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Title: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: simonpolly on 14 September 2013, 16:08

Applied a coat of Dodo juice purple haze pro wax,probably didn't need it but makes me feel better that the car has a bit more protection before the winter draws in :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: simonpolly on 14 September 2013, 17:37

Set up the station logos for the DAB radio, I used the handy link kindly posted in the maintenance section above.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GolfTi on 14 September 2013, 17:57

Updated your banner :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: simonpolly on 14 September 2013, 17:59

Quote from: GolfTi on 14 September 2013, 17:57

Updated your banner :wink:

Chuff did it for me last time :grin:,i couldn't work out how to do it without the banner maker logo being all over it :tongue:

P.S judging by the lack of banner on yours you have the same problem :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dirvy on 14 September 2013, 21:31

dab logos as above. very pleased great link.

trying sd card music tomorrow

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ricepop on 14 September 2013, 22:01

Clicked refresh on the tracker.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: matchboy on 14 September 2013, 22:03

Added more albums & songs to my sd card, with artwork; also logo'd up the radio stations - looks the nuts, well worth investing the time.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 14 September 2013, 22:03

Been out a fair bit in the car today. The handbrake seems to have had a mind of its own today, there have been times when it hasn't budged mid maneuvre without flooring the brake pedal again and even after starting up - seems such an un-natural thing to have to do to get the car moving. Makes for a sh!te getaway car - go to zoom off after waiting outside the bank and the car won't move!  :grin:

Night time getting into and out of the car is great - the ambient lighting is just amazing. Very conscious of potentially getting hand marks on the immaculate "teflon" coated (C2V3) bodywork opening and closing the boot and doors. The car looks amazing under street lighting at night as it is so reflective (sorry no pics).

Had a go on a few twisty coastal roads around Tynemouth tonight (to collect a takeaway - had to do the journey twice as they cocked the order up) and saw the dynamic light bending in full effect as well as the immaculate handling.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Hawaii-Five-O on 14 September 2013, 22:35

Quote from: Ricepop on 14 September 2013, 22:01

Clicked refresh on the tracker.

Ditto. Lol :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 14 September 2013, 22:36

Quote from: Hawaii-Five-O on 14 September 2013, 22:35

Quote from: Ricepop on 14 September 2013, 22:01

Clicked refresh on the tracker.

Ditto. Lol :laugh:

Just once?  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Hawaii-Five-O on 14 September 2013, 22:48

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 14 September 2013, 22:36

Quote from: Hawaii-Five-O on 14 September 2013, 22:35

Quote from: Ricepop on 14 September 2013, 22:01

Clicked refresh on the tracker.

Ditto. Lol :laugh:

Just once?  :grin:

Thrice actually  :smug:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 15 September 2013, 11:14

Daydreamed about it arriving and then reached for the anti-depressants again...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Chris.Air on 15 September 2013, 11:32

Nothing I ain't got it yet!!!!  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Dully on 15 September 2013, 11:50

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 14 September 2013, 22:36

Quote from: Hawaii-Five-O on 14 September 2013, 22:35

Quote from: Ricepop on 14 September 2013, 22:01

Clicked refresh on the tracker.

Ditto. Lol :laugh:

Just once?  :grin:

Constantly, plus shouted f@ck really loud and scared the cat  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 15 September 2013, 12:25

Looked at it through the window - big blobs of rain pooling on the roof thanks to the C2V3. Can't really go anywhere today as the Great North Run has crippled the local roads. Now tagging my MP3s for the new SD card and using an easier way than the recently published guide - finds all the artwork for you in Amazon.com or Amazon.co.uk. Only sticking point is sometimes not having the choice of an artwork less than 400 x 400 resolution (get the smallest you have a choice of and then you can resize as per already published guide. Need to get "MP3tag" software (go to afterdawn.com - http://www.afterdawn.com/guides/archive/get_mp3_album_info_from_amazon.cfm (http://www.afterdawn.com/guides/archive/get_mp3_album_info_from_amazon.cfm)).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: matchboy on 15 September 2013, 12:58

MH you don't need to convert to mp3; m4a works fine, so just the artwork is needed!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 15 September 2013, 13:36

Went to load my personal POI's on to the Pro Nav (speed cameras etc), only to discover that a text file (which has to be in route directory of the SD), I forgot to copy across to the card when creating the package in VW Germany's Nav companion app, and typically the missing file resides on my PC at work  :embarrassed:

Typical, ill have to do it all again today as I'm off now until Wednesday and can't wait that long  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 15 September 2013, 17:25

Quote from: matchboy on 15 September 2013, 12:58

MH you don't need to convert to mp3; m4a works fine, so just the artwork is needed!

It leaves m4a files as they are, this has a convenient embedding feature which includes grabbing a suitable artwork design from amazon.com and amazon.de then embedding it in a couple of steps. It embeds to a lot more than mp3.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: matchboy on 15 September 2013, 17:27

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 15 September 2013, 17:25

Quote from: matchboy on 15 September 2013, 12:58

MH you don't need to convert to mp3; m4a works fine, so just the artwork is needed!

It leaves m4a files as they are, this has a convenient embedding feature which includes grabbing a suitable artwork design from amazon.com and amazon.de then embedding it in a couple of steps. It embeds to a lot more than mp3.

Ooh I see! That sounds easier than the hours I spent then  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 15 September 2013, 17:33

Quote from: matchboy on 15 September 2013, 17:27

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 15 September 2013, 17:25

Quote from: matchboy on 15 September 2013, 12:58

MH you don't need to convert to mp3; m4a works fine, so just the artwork is needed!

It leaves m4a files as they are, this has a convenient embedding feature which includes grabbing a suitable artwork design from amazon.com and amazon.de then embedding it in a couple of steps. It embeds to a lot more than mp3.

Ooh I see! That sounds easier than the hours I spent then  :grin:

Massively easier. You select the folder with the album tracks, then ask it to look on Amazon.de or Amazon.com, it'll give you all the options (sometimes there's 8 or 10 artwork options with varying sizes) and tell it to embed the one you pick. Very quick and easy.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 17 September 2013, 15:50

Did a couple of small mods, today but I like them.

LED bulbs for the sun visor lights

(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2844/9785618736_43092c5131_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9785618736/)
AGE_0695 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9785618736/) by Sootchucker (http://www.flickr.com/people/58190042@N03/), on Flickr

OEM VW Sill Trims.

(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5496/9785596385_988c4c7ec1_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9785596385/)
AGE_0693 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9785596385/) by Sootchucker (http://www.flickr.com/people/58190042@N03/), on Flickr

(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3780/9785408281_2b3e9b17ac_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9785408281/)
AGE_0694 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9785408281/) by Sootchucker (http://www.flickr.com/people/58190042@N03/), on Flickr

LED Luggage compartment light (about 2-3 times brighter than the filament bulb supplied

(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3729/9785403312_db10a6ab96_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9785403312/)
AGE_0692 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9785403312/) by Sootchucker (http://www.flickr.com/people/58190042@N03/), on Flickr

Like I said, only small, but they do make a difference, and now all of the bulbs in the car are LED.

Gave the car a good snow foaming, after driving down a road in the rain that a bloody farmer had decided to come out of his field and deposit half it's contents all over the road. The car looked like I'd been rallying. Good news is that I now have over 250 miles on it, so it's coming up after a good drive today :grin:

(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3717/9785391382_19fc18c093_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9785391382/)
AGE_0677 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9785391382/) by Sootchucker (http://www.flickr.com/people/58190042@N03/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7417/9785393062_ec975ff667_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9785393062/)
AGE_0680 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9785393062/) by Sootchucker (http://www.flickr.com/people/58190042@N03/), on Flickr

(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5339/9785595404_a9d0d45184_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9785595404/)
AGE_0682 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9785595404/) by Sootchucker (http://www.flickr.com/people/58190042@N03/), on Flickr

(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3718/9785398111_d0b1dbb995_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9785398111/)
AGE_0683 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9785398111/) by Sootchucker (http://www.flickr.com/people/58190042@N03/), on Flickr

(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2865/9785399501_2b1c3fdc35_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9785399501/)
AGE_0686 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9785399501/) by Sootchucker (http://www.flickr.com/people/58190042@N03/), on Flickr

You know, you should never encourage a photographer to take photos, as I'll post loads otherwise  :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dirvy on 17 September 2013, 17:02

had exhaust fixed (see new arrivals)

(http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/t593/david_irvine1/exhaust001_zps525e909f.jpg) (http://s1315.photobucket.com/user/david_irvine1/media/exhaust001_zps525e909f.jpg.html)

and had diamond brite and scotchguard applied

(http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/t593/david_irvine1/diamondbrite003_zpsd71c6b99.jpg) (http://s1315.photobucket.com/user/david_irvine1/media/diamondbrite003_zpsd71c6b99.jpg.html)

did you spot the scirrocco peaking out the driveway in jealousy?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 17 September 2013, 17:07

what bulbs did you use norbreck for the visor and boot?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 17 September 2013, 17:08

@norbreck love the led mods. Can I ask where you got the bulbs and how easy is it to do?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 17 September 2013, 18:05

Quote from: Norbreck21a on 17 September 2013, 15:50

Did a couple of small mods, today but I like them.

You know, you should never encourage a photographer to take photos, as I'll post loads otherwise  :laugh: :laugh:

Did you get your LEDs from Flux? Was thinking about getting some more (I left 4 in the Scirocco doh!). Maybe we can get a regional group buy set up - there's a few Tyne and Wear people here might be interested if they are significantly cheaper in bulk. How many did you use all in? Are there LED units in the number plate light units? Recent Sciroccos got them fitted (about £47 each to buy if I remember correctly).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 17 September 2013, 18:30

Hi guys, no I didn't get these from Flux (for those that don't know he's a chap from over on one of the Rocco forums, that's a supplier and guru for all things bulbs), these actually came via ebay.

2 off 39mm festoon type for the vanity lights and a longer 42mm festoon type for the boot. These were all on the Rocco but I recovered them before part exchanging. An absolute doddle to do as none of them are monitored by the CAN Bus so don't have to be CAN friendly units.

No need to do the numberplate lights as on the GTI/GTD models these are already LED from the factory  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 17 September 2013, 18:38

Quote from: Norbreck21a on 17 September 2013, 18:30

Hi guys, no I didn't get these from Flux (for those that don't know he's a chap from over on one of the Rocco forums, that's a supplier and guru for all things bulbs), these actually came via ebay.

2 off 39mm festoon type for the vanity lights and a longer 42mm festoon type for the boot. These were all on the Rocco but I recovered them before part exchanging. An absolute doddle to do as none of them are monitored by the CAN Bus so don't have to be CAN friendly units.

No need to do the numberplate lights as on the GTI/GTD models these are already LED from the factory  :smiley:

Thanks mate. Do you have a link to the eBay supplier just to make sure I'm getting the right ones  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 17 September 2013, 18:50

Jeez they're cheap. When I got these for my Roc, LED bulbs were just coming through and they were silly money.  Lots of places on ebay selling a pair of 39mm festoon 1W LED delivered from UK supply.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MM087 on 17 September 2013, 19:05

LED Bulbs look good

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Andyduz on 17 September 2013, 19:40

Great mod Norbreck. Just ordered some  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 17 September 2013, 19:43

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 17 September 2013, 18:50

Jeez they're cheap. When I got these for my Roc, LED bulbs were just coming through and they were silly money.  Lots of places on ebay selling a pair of 39mm festoon 1W LED delivered from UK supply.

I can only see non UK suppliers MH? Am I missing something

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 17 September 2013, 19:56

Sorry guys, I purchased these so long ago, I can't find the seller  :sad:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 17 September 2013, 20:01

Quote from: Norbreck21a on 17 September 2013, 19:56

Sorry guys, I purchased these so long ago, I can't find the seller  :sad:

Thanks for looking mate.  :smiley:

Anyone else with a link. Want to make sure im purchasing the right bulbs  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 17 September 2013, 20:02

Quote from: CraigW on 17 September 2013, 19:43

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 17 September 2013, 18:50

Jeez they're cheap. When I got these for my Roc, LED bulbs were just coming through and they were silly money.  Lots of places on ebay selling a pair of 39mm festoon 1W LED delivered from UK supply.

I can only see non UK suppliers MH? Am I missing something

how about http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-X-CAR-NUMBER-PLATE-8-LED-BULBS-FESTOON-39MM-XENON-UK-/271005739332?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3f19336944 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-X-CAR-NUMBER-PLATE-8-LED-BULBS-FESTOON-39MM-XENON-UK-/271005739332?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3f19336944)

I only mention UK stock so they are not on a slow boat from China.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 17 September 2013, 20:30

Yep, they look exactly like the ones I used.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 17 September 2013, 20:38

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 17 September 2013, 20:02

Quote from: CraigW on 17 September 2013, 19:43

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 17 September 2013, 18:50

Jeez they're cheap. When I got these for my Roc, LED bulbs were just coming through and they were silly money.  Lots of places on ebay selling a pair of 39mm festoon 1W LED delivered from UK supply.

I can only see non UK suppliers MH? Am I missing something

how about http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-X-CAR-NUMBER-PLATE-8-LED-BULBS-FESTOON-39MM-XENON-UK-/271005739332?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3f19336944 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-X-CAR-NUMBER-PLATE-8-LED-BULBS-FESTOON-39MM-XENON-UK-/271005739332?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3f19336944)

I only mention UK stock so they are not on a slow boat from China.

Thanks MH  :smiley: :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 17 September 2013, 20:46

anyone found on eBay the 42mm ones for the boot light?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 17 September 2013, 21:01

Quote from: mcmaddy on 17 September 2013, 20:46

anyone found on eBay the 42mm ones for the boot light?

Im guessing that these are the right ones?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-42mm-16-SMD-LED-White-Car-Dome-Festoon-Interior-Light-Bulb-/350661919696?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item51a51443d0

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 17 September 2013, 21:08

Quote from: CraigW on 17 September 2013, 21:01

Quote from: mcmaddy on 17 September 2013, 20:46

anyone found on eBay the 42mm ones for the boot light?

Im guessing that these are the right ones?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-42mm-16-SMD-LED-White-Car-Dome-Festoon-Interior-Light-Bulb-/350661919696?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item51a51443d0

They look fine as long as the space between the 2 spring clips is wider than the pins to accomodate that wide board.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 17 September 2013, 21:09

I went for the 8led dome ones Craig. not sure if they are right but only 2.99 link here http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3X-Pure-White-8-LED-Car-Interior-Dome-C5W-Festoon-Bulb-Light-Lamp-42mm-12V-New-/281148384741

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 17 September 2013, 21:12

Quote from: mcmaddy on 17 September 2013, 21:09

I went for the 8led dome ones Craig. not sure if they are right but only 2.99 link here http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3X-Pure-White-8-LED-Car-Interior-Dome-C5W-Festoon-Bulb-Light-Lamp-42mm-12V-New-/281148384741

That's for 3 of them. Could get these if you want 2 (only need one).

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2pcs-42mm-8-LED-Blue-Car-Festoon-Interior-Dome-C5W-239-Light-Lamp-Bulb-DC-12V-UK/360741303433?rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D286%26meid%3D1357980752496028701%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D1048%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D5%26sd%3D281148384741%26 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2pcs-42mm-8-LED-Blue-Car-Festoon-Interior-Dome-C5W-239-Light-Lamp-Bulb-DC-12V-UK/360741303433?rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D286%26meid%3D1357980752496028701%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D1048%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D5%26sd%3D281148384741%26)

Will orderafter my hols. Probably won't come until i'm away and my mate feeding my fish while i'm away will probably tread on them on his way into the house after they are delivered through the door!  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 17 September 2013, 21:14

Quote from: mcmaddy on 17 September 2013, 21:09

I went for the 8led dome ones Craig. not sure if they are right but only 2.99 link here http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3X-Pure-White-8-LED-Car-Interior-Dome-C5W-Festoon-Bulb-Light-Lamp-42mm-12V-New-/281148384741

I've already went and bought the wrong ones. Didn't read the post properly and spent a wopping £1.59 on 41mm  :grin: :grin: :grin:. What a plonker!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 17 September 2013, 21:16

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 17 September 2013, 21:12

Quote from: mcmaddy on 17 September 2013, 21:09

I went for the 8led dome ones Craig. not sure if they are right but only 2.99 link here http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3X-Pure-White-8-LED-Car-Interior-Dome-C5W-Festoon-Bulb-Light-Lamp-42mm-12V-New-/281148384741

That's for 3 of them. Could get these if you want 2 (only need one).

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2pcs-42mm-8-LED-Blue-Car-Festoon-Interior-Dome-C5W-239-Light-Lamp-Bulb-DC-12V-UK/360741303433?rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D286%26meid%3D1357980752496028701%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D1048%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D5%26sd%3D281148384741%26 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2pcs-42mm-8-LED-Blue-Car-Festoon-Interior-Dome-C5W-239-Light-Lamp-Bulb-DC-12V-UK/360741303433?rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D286%26meid%3D1357980752496028701%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D1048%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D5%26sd%3D281148384741%26)

Will orderafter my hols. Probably won't come until i'm away and my mate feeding my fish while i'm away will probably tread on them on his way into the house after they are delivered through the door!  :whistle:

They are bright blue MH, not sure I want that look  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 17 September 2013, 21:41

I found a load of blue dome ones so I went for three white ones. I'll have a spare once I've given MH one of the three.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 18 September 2013, 08:10

Right guys, just spent half an hour in my Ebay purchase history and found the supplier of my bulbs (if you are interested).

For the 39mm Vanity lights

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-39mm-Xenon-White-LED-Bulb-Car-Rear-License-Number-Plate-Light-C5W-239-256-272-/270993317483?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3f1875de6b

For the 42mm Boot light

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3X-Pure-White-8-LED-Car-Interior-Dome-C5W-Festoon-Bulb-Light-Lamp-42mm-12V-New-/281148384741?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4175bfe5e5

Having said that, there does seem to be plenty of other sellers doing them as well.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 18 September 2013, 08:21

Thanks Norbreck. This is a mod ill definitely be doing  :smiley: . Looks very  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 18 September 2013, 14:00

A word of warning with these LED replacement bulbs, I had some on my Mk5 for the number plate lights and although they were supposed to be CANBUS compatible they worked intermittently and eventually fried themselves inside the bumper - black sooty stuff all over when I removed them!

I think the moral is don't just but the cheapest ones!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 18 September 2013, 14:30

Quote from: monsta on 18 September 2013, 14:00

A word of warning with these LED replacement bulbs, I had some on my Mk5 for the number plate lights and although they were supposed to be CANBUS compatible they worked intermittently and eventually fried themselves inside the bumper - black sooty stuff all over when I removed them!

I think the moral is don't just but the cheapest ones!

I think Norbreck has already said that the interior lights being replaced are not canbus governed, so no concerns.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 18 September 2013, 15:18

Yep, the LED's I purchased for the Scirocco (that are now in the Golf) were not CAN Bus friendly, and they are working perfectly with no flickering or bulb warnings etc.

I do agree however that the footwell lights as well as the front sidelights and number plate lights were all monitored by the CAN Bus. Good job then on the GTI/GTD's that the footwell lights are already LED, the number plates lights are LED, and we don't have separate sidelights, but an LED and the main DRL in the headlights.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 18 September 2013, 15:21

The static turning lights in the headlamps are ordinary halogen bulbs... another possible mod?  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 18 September 2013, 16:45

Dammit Joe, you have just ruined another surprise... now these are Flux's bulbs  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 18 September 2013, 17:09

I'd say you'll need double jointed toddler-sized hands to access the headlamp units... that's been my experience with previous cars!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 18 September 2013, 22:25

Quote from: Norbreck21a on 18 September 2013, 16:45

Dammit Joe, you have just ruined another surprise... now these are Flux's bulbs  :grin:

Double dammit - I left mine in my Scirocco!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 19 September 2013, 18:34

Idiots guide required  :smiley: How do you get the light casings off both the vanity lights and the boot light. I don't want to go in all guns blazing as I usually do and end up breaking something.

Cheers

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 19 September 2013, 18:43

For the vanity lights, at one end you will see a small slot, either put your fingernail or a small screwdriver in and gently lever out. Once out on one side, just use your fingers to pull the unit out -dead easy.

Same for the boot light, but ultimately I found that the light is actually clipped into a surround piece, that itself clips in tot he underside of the parcel shelf side runner from below. I just levered the whole surround piece out with my fingers as it was easier that way (see the photo I posted earlier for the surround).

For the cornering lights in the headlights (which I've just done), rotate clockwise the large round cover about 15 degrees until it comes off. The halogen bulb is then mounted in at an angle. To remove just pull down on the bulb / connector slightly, and the bulb unclips itself from the light (no wire spring clippy things to worry about). Withdraw the bulb and disconnect the black wiring connector. Replace with the new bulb, connect the wiring connector, and then snap the bulb back into its holder (just took a couple of attempts, but when it's in properly, its sits at the correct angle into the reflector basket.

The drivers side is easier as there is more room. On the passenger side, there is equipment quite close, but its totally doable without scraping your knuckles.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jimble on 19 September 2013, 18:52

6th picture down:


http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=151928.0 (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=151928.0)


 ;)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jimble on 19 September 2013, 18:54

Quote from: Norbreck21a on 19 September 2013, 18:43

For the vanity lights, at one end you will see a small slot, either put your fingernail or a small screwdriver in and gently lever out. Once out on one side, just use your fingers to pull the unit out -dead easy.

Same for the boot light, but ultimately I found that the light is actually clipped into a surround piece, that itself clips in tot he underside of the parcel shelf side runner from below. I just levered the whole surround piece out with my fingers as it was easier that way (see the photo I posted earlier for the surround).

For the cornering lights in the headlights (which I've just done), rotate clockwise the large round cover about 15 degrees until it comes off. The halogen bulb is then mounted in at an angle. To remove just pull down on the bulb / connector slightly, and the bulb unclips itself from the light (no wire spring clippy things to worry about). Withdraw the bulb and disconnect the black wiring connector. Replace with the new bulb, connect the wiring connector, and then snap the bulb back into its holder (just took a couple of attempts, but when it's in properly, its sits at the correct angle into the reflector basket.

The drivers side is easier as there is more room. On the passenger side, there is equipment quite close, but its totally doable without scraping your knuckles.

What bulb is the cornering light mate?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 19 September 2013, 18:59

Thanks Guys  :smiley: :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Allya on 19 September 2013, 19:18

Hi... What size of LEDs did you use for the footwell lights norbreck and are there two??

Thanks

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 19 September 2013, 19:32

I went down for a small investigation and I can see that the vanity mirror casings are a doddle as you say. The boot light however looks a bit more complicated. I managed to get the casing out easily enough but as you mentioned Norbreck it has a small metal plate protecting the bulb that is held in by a tiny piece of metal wire. You say you managed to remove this surround completely? I may have to take my time over this one  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jimble on 19 September 2013, 19:45

Quote from: Allya on 19 September 2013, 19:18

Hi... What size of LEDs did you use for the footwell lights norbreck and are there two??

Thanks

The footwell lights are already LED's in the mk7 mate. :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Allya on 20 September 2013, 09:17

Thanks Jimble, that's one last purchase!

How about the cornering lights - what type are those?

Trying to get sorted for a hopeful mid-November delivery

Thanks

A

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Valenni on 20 September 2013, 10:04

I was under the impression the door sill's / plates were illuminated no?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jimble on 20 September 2013, 10:06

Quote from: Valenni on 20 September 2013, 10:04

I was under the impression the door sill's / plates were illuminated no?

They are, who said they weren't?? :huh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Valenni on 20 September 2013, 11:21

Quote from: Jimble on 20 September 2013, 10:06

Quote from: Valenni on 20 September 2013, 10:04

I was under the impression the door sill's / plates were illuminated no?

They are, who said they weren't?? :huh:

Norbreck21a's pics on page 3 show he changed the sill trims to OEM's . They don't look illuminated. Or am I getting confused? 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: matchboy on 20 September 2013, 11:26

Quote from: Valenni on 20 September 2013, 11:21

Quote from: Jimble on 20 September 2013, 10:06

Quote from: Valenni on 20 September 2013, 10:04

I was under the impression the door sill's / plates were illuminated no?

They are, who said they weren't?? :huh:

Norbreck21a's pics on page 3 show he changed the sill trims to OEM's . They don't look illuminated. Or am I getting confused?

You can't see the illumination until it starts getting dark - in the daytime you basically can't see the light.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GolfTi on 20 September 2013, 11:32

You can also control the level of illumination.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jimble on 20 September 2013, 11:43

Quote from: Valenni on 20 September 2013, 11:21

Quote from: Jimble on 20 September 2013, 10:06

Quote from: Valenni on 20 September 2013, 10:04

I was under the impression the door sill's / plates were illuminated no?

They are, who said they weren't?? :huh:

Norbreck21a's pics on page 3 show he changed the sill trims to OEM's . They don't look illuminated. Or am I getting confused?

Ahh, no mate he's installed the ones with GOLF written on them on the outer sills, the inner one with the thin line in it is the illuminated one.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: matchboy on 20 September 2013, 11:45

Quote from: GolfTi on 20 September 2013, 11:32

You can also control the level of illumination.

How do you do that?!  :shocked:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 20 September 2013, 12:23

Quote from: matchboy on 20 September 2013, 11:45

How do you do that?!  :shocked:

It’s in one of the menus somewhere rather than a brightness thumbwheel on the lower dash – most likely in the “lights” menu of car set-up (can’t remember where for sure, but I stumbled across it while going through all the menus and left it alone).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Valenni on 20 September 2013, 12:42

Quote from: Jimble on 20 September 2013, 11:43

Quote from: Valenni on 20 September 2013, 11:21

Quote from: Jimble on 20 September 2013, 10:06

Quote from: Valenni on 20 September 2013, 10:04

I was under the impression the door sill's / plates were illuminated no?

They are, who said they weren't?? :huh:

Norbreck21a's pics on page 3 show he changed the sill trims to OEM's . They don't look illuminated. Or am I getting confused?

Ahh, no mate he's installed the ones with GOLF written on them on the outer sills, the inner one with the thin line in it is the illuminated one.

Panic over then! Sorry dude lol

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: matchboy on 20 September 2013, 12:46

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 20 September 2013, 12:23

Quote from: matchboy on 20 September 2013, 11:45

How do you do that?!  :shocked:

It’s in one of the menus somewhere rather than a brightness thumbwheel on the lower dash – most likely in the “lights” menu of car set-up (can’t remember where for sure, but I stumbled across it while going through all the menus and left it alone).

Good stuff, ta - I need to have a serious play with these menus!  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GolfTi on 20 September 2013, 12:56

Yes its in the menu somewhere - lights I think.

Mine is turned up full and just looks awesome at night, the red stripes, the lights under the door levers, the footwell lights, the mini spotlights, the the crisp white of the dash/stereo.

Brilliant.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Valenni on 20 September 2013, 13:17

Are the red stripes on the doors like the Leon FR? If so are they white then turn red when in sport mode?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: matchboy on 20 September 2013, 13:19

Quote from: GolfTi on 20 September 2013, 12:56

Yes its in the menu somewhere - lights I think.

Mine is turned up full and just looks awesome at night, the red stripes, the lights under the door levers, the footwell lights, the mini spotlights, the the crisp white of the dash/stereo.

Brilliant.

I'll be turning them up to the max too  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 20 September 2013, 13:41

Quote from: matchboy on 20 September 2013, 13:19

Quote from: GolfTi on 20 September 2013, 12:56

Yes its in the menu somewhere - lights I think.

Mine is turned up full and just looks awesome at night, the red stripes, the lights under the door levers, the footwell lights, the mini spotlights, the the crisp white of the dash/stereo.

Brilliant.

I'll be turning them up to the max too  :grin:

This is something im going to have to investigate  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 20 September 2013, 14:41

Quote from: Valenni on 20 September 2013, 13:17

Are the red stripes on the doors like the Leon FR? If so are they white then turn red when in sport mode?

They're always red.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Valenni on 20 September 2013, 15:17

Quote from: JoeGTI on 20 September 2013, 14:41

Quote from: Valenni on 20 September 2013, 13:17

Are the red stripes on the doors like the Leon FR? If so are they white then turn red when in sport mode?

They're always red.

It looks sweet though. It's a really nice touch.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GolfTi on 20 September 2013, 15:35

Just amazing at night, you do get the feeling its about to go into warp drive at any moment...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Valenni on 20 September 2013, 16:02

The standard screen is 5.8" right? Is that measured diagonally or is it height and width?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: matchboy on 20 September 2013, 16:14

Quote from: Valenni on 20 September 2013, 16:02

The standard screen is 5.8" right? Is that measured diagonally or is it height and width?

I'm going to guess at diagonally as that's how TV's are measured, but don't hold me to that!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 20 September 2013, 17:38

Had a quick mess around. The interior light set up is under lighting in the car setup screen. You can change the footwell brightness (currently set at 50%), the door lever lights (again set at 50%) and the dash display (mine was already set at 100%).

What you can't adjust is the brightness of the red strips in the door and the sills.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: simonpolly on 20 September 2013, 19:49

Quote from: CraigW on 20 September 2013, 17:38

Had a quick mess around. The interior light set up is under lighting in the car setup screen. You can change the footwell brightness (currently set at 50%), the door lever lights (again set at 50%) and the dash display (mine was already set at 100%).

What you can't adjust is the brightness of the red strips in the door and the sills.

Dont quote me but i think you can adjust the brightness of the red strips,im sure i did it the other day while playing around its in one of the menus.

Edit you can change it its in the light menu under door background lights

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 20 September 2013, 20:05

Quote from: simonpolly on 20 September 2013, 19:49

Quote from: CraigW on 20 September 2013, 17:38

Had a quick mess around. The interior light set up is under lighting in the car setup screen. You can change the footwell brightness (currently set at 50%), the door lever lights (again set at 50%) and the dash display (mine was already set at 100%).

What you can't adjust is the brightness of the red strips in the door and the sills.

Dont quote me but i think you can adjust the brightness of the red strips,im sure i did it the other day while playing around its in one of the menus.

Edit you can change it its in the light menu under door background lights

I don't know if that changes the brightness of the red strip Simon. I didn't notice any change to it, just to the lights under the internal door handles. i'll check again

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: simonpolly on 20 September 2013, 20:07

Quote from: CraigW on 20 September 2013, 20:05

Quote from: simonpolly on 20 September 2013, 19:49

Quote from: CraigW on 20 September 2013, 17:38

Had a quick mess around. The interior light set up is under lighting in the car setup screen. You can change the footwell brightness (currently set at 50%), the door lever lights (again set at 50%) and the dash display (mine was already set at 100%).

What you can't adjust is the brightness of the red strips in the door and the sills.

Dont quote me but i think you can adjust the brightness of the red strips,im sure i did it the other day while playing around its in one of the menus.

Edit you can change it its in the light menu under door background lights

I don't know if that changes the brightness of the red strip Simon. I didn't notice any change to it, just to the lights under the internal door handles. i'll check again

Just checked and it does on mine

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 20 September 2013, 20:21

I stand corrected. Your quite right Simon. Funny, it didn't seem to work first time round but it definitely does change the brightness of the strips  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: simonpolly on 22 September 2013, 17:05

Washed it for the third time in a week. :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 22 September 2013, 17:23

Quote from: simonpolly on 22 September 2013, 17:05

Washed it for the third time in a week. :grin:

Only the three? Are you letting things slip already  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: simonpolly on 22 September 2013, 17:24

Quote from: CraigW on 22 September 2013, 17:23

Quote from: simonpolly on 22 September 2013, 17:05

Washed it for the third time in a week. :grin:

Only the three? Are you letting things slip already  :grin:

And waxed once :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Allya on 23 September 2013, 21:38

Sorry to ask again but can anyone tell me the type of lamps in the cornering lights, saw you asked the question Jimble but couldn't see the answer??

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 23 September 2013, 22:13

Standard H7 type.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dirvy on 23 September 2013, 22:46

Hit 500 miles and 5000 revs yeeeeeha

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: matchboy on 24 September 2013, 13:52

Had it detailed - took him just under 4 hours - looks like a f7cking mirror, I love it even more now!  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 24 September 2013, 13:57

Quote from: matchboy on 24 September 2013, 13:52

Had it detailed - took him just under 4 hours - looks like a f7cking mirror, I love it even more now!  :laugh:

This demands more pics!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Misterp on 24 September 2013, 14:04

Arranged complimentary insurance and ordered a load of detailing products o and preparing for collection tomorrow. Does that count.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: matchboy on 24 September 2013, 14:08

Quote from: CraigW on 24 September 2013, 13:57

Quote from: matchboy on 24 September 2013, 13:52

Had it detailed - took him just under 4 hours - looks like a f7cking mirror, I love it even more now!  :laugh:

This demands more pics!

 :grin: I've taken some, I'll get them up later!  Plus he took some for his facebook page so there will be some on there!  Words cannot describe how good a job he's done, well well worth the money!  It's a shame to drive it now cause it'll get dirty  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gordor on 24 September 2013, 19:41

Ordered some Gtechnique, a two bucket system, new mitt x 2, new drying towels x2 and 6 new MF cloths. 5 days old and it's so dirty you would have thought I had been ploughing a field!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: simonpolly on 30 September 2013, 14:58

Tried my old MK 6 GTI logo mats in my MK7 and they seem to fit ok so i now have two spare sets :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GolfTi on 30 September 2013, 15:19

Quote from: simonpolly on 30 September 2013, 14:58

Tried my old MK 6 GTI logo mats in my MK7 and they seem to fit ok so i now have two spare sets :grin:

I found the drivers one didn't fit at all and the others were far from a perfect fit.

Shame because the red stitched GTI mats were great, on the lookout for a proper mk7 set.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: simonpolly on 30 September 2013, 15:24

Quote from: GolfTi on 30 September 2013, 15:19

Quote from: simonpolly on 30 September 2013, 14:58

Tried my old MK 6 GTI logo mats in my MK7 and they seem to fit ok so i now have two spare sets :grin:

I found the drivers one didn't fit at all and the others were far from a perfect fit.

Shame because the red stitched GTI mats were great, on the lookout for a proper mk7 set.

Only tried the passengers side  :grin: that will teach me to assume the rest would fit.
 :laugh:
Measure twice cut once

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 30 September 2013, 16:07

Fitted my Audi Chromed accessory socket cover (sorry, not the best picture). Warning - very difficult, involves pulling the old one out and pushing the new one in - Please do not attempt unless you are a fully trained mechanic with 20 years experience  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5538/10020935053_14052b3208_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/10020935053/)
AGE_3008 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/10020935053/) by Sootchucker (http://www.flickr.com/people/58190042@N03/), on Flickr

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Aidey on 30 September 2013, 16:45

that looks great will have to try and get one of those

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: matchboy on 30 September 2013, 17:31

Quote from: Aidey on 30 September 2013, 16:45

that looks great will have to try and get one of those

I agree, looks very nice!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 30 September 2013, 17:38

Does indeed look very good.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: jsybrian on 30 September 2013, 19:14

Have the Audi led cigarette lighter torch expensive but nice to look at also very bright.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dippy_x on 30 September 2013, 19:33

Quote from: Norbreck21a on 30 September 2013, 16:07

Fitted my Audi Chromed accessory socket cover (sorry, not the best picture). Warning - very difficult, involves pulling the old one out and pushing the new one in - Please do not attempt unless you are a fully trained mechanic with 20 years experience  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5538/10020935053_14052b3208_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/10020935053/)
AGE_3008 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/10020935053/) by Sootchucker (http://www.flickr.com/people/58190042@N03/), on Flickr

Nice - do you think you could write up a guide for the less technically adept amongst us ? :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: simonpolly on 30 September 2013, 19:35

Do you smoke?  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gordor on 30 September 2013, 20:41

Wanted to say thanks to all who recommended the Gtechnique... Put on yesterday and it rained today and hardly any dirt at all on the car...spot on  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gordor on 30 September 2013, 20:46

Oh, and booked the car in to have the suspected pucks taken out!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 30 September 2013, 21:46

Went to get a quote to get two bad stone dents done after only 5 days ownership, 330 miles and the car parked outside the house. 480 quid and it's booked in tomorrow and Wednesday to have god knows what painted on the offside. well and truly p4ssed off!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dippy_x on 30 September 2013, 22:57

Ouch.  Any pics of the dents?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 01 October 2013, 00:36

Quote from: mcmaddy on 30 September 2013, 21:46

Went to get a quote to get two bad stone dents done after only 5 days ownership, 330 miles and the car parked outside the house. 480 quid and it's booked in tomorrow and Wednesday to have god knows what painted on the offside. well and truly p4ssed off!!

Jeez! High speed stone chip from passing traffic whilst parked outside your house? Maybe these new stiffer and thinner body panels for weight saving aren't as strong as VW would have us believe. Any particular panels looking most susceptible?

I have a tiny dot of a stone chip just above one of the wing side badges (noticed 2nd time I washed the car, 1 week into ownership). Not sure how it got there as it would seem that the bulge of the wheel arch should more than cover the point of impact from the car in front. The top red coat looks very thin.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 01 October 2013, 07:03

the same thing happened on the tiguan but the paint on the golf hasn't chipped. problem is though the dent is too deep for a pdr fix. council haven't been round sweeping the remains of hard core up they've been using for remedial works so I've just been unfortunate. moved the car from outside to a side street so shouldn't happen again.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 01 October 2013, 14:58

Quote from: mcmaddy on 01 October 2013, 07:03

the same thing happened on the tiguan but the paint on the golf hasn't chipped. problem is though the dent is too deep for a pdr fix. council haven't been round sweeping the remains of hard core up they've been using for remedial works so I've just been unfortunate. moved the car from outside to a side street so shouldn't happen again.

Have you tried putting a claim into the council for the damage in much the same way as people do (usually not successfully) for potholes? If your damage is in a place that makes it highly unlikely that you sustained it from being behind someone on the open road then you could have a case if the council or it's subcontractors have been negligent in keeping the road clear whilst or after working upon it. Get some pics of the hard core riddled road and your car damage ASAP then contact your council.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 02 October 2013, 08:39

in process now. when you back from your jollies?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 02 October 2013, 15:13

Quote from: mcmaddy on 02 October 2013, 08:39

in process now. when you back from your jollies?

I arrive back Weds morning, straight into work as I have no spare hols between now and Xmas eve. I'll have been up about 26 hours by the time I leave work next Weds.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Dully on 02 October 2013, 18:29

Had it jacked up to borescope the front suspension on a puck hunt  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jimble on 02 October 2013, 18:46

Arranged it's insurance. :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: simonpolly on 02 October 2013, 19:48

Quote from: Dully on 02 October 2013, 18:29

Had it jacked up to borescope the front suspension on a puck hunt  :laugh:

Did you find any ?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Dully on 02 October 2013, 20:07

Quote from: simonpolly on 02 October 2013, 19:48

Quote from: Dully on 02 October 2013, 18:29

Had it jacked up to borescope the front suspension on a puck hunt  :laugh:

Did you find any ?

Nope, pictures of what I found are on the ride height thread, it was all bare apart from the white cone bump stops at the top, I honestly did not believe they were out until I looked myself  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: simonpolly on 02 October 2013, 20:08

Quote from: Dully on 02 October 2013, 20:07

Quote from: simonpolly on 02 October 2013, 19:48

Quote from: Dully on 02 October 2013, 18:29

Had it jacked up to borescope the front suspension on a puck hunt  :laugh:

Did you find any ?

Nope, pictures of what I found are on the ride height thread, it was all bare apart from the white cone bump stops at the top, I honestly did not believe they were out until I looked myself  :wink:

Not checked mine but I don't have any squeaking or noise from my car so hopefully they removed them.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Dully on 02 October 2013, 20:12

Quote from: simonpolly on 02 October 2013, 20:08

Quote from: Dully on 02 October 2013, 20:07

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Quote from: Dully on 02 October 2013, 18:29

Had it jacked up to borescope the front suspension on a puck hunt  :laugh:

Did you find any ?

Nope, pictures of what I found are on the ride height thread, it was all bare apart from the white cone bump stops at the top, I honestly did not believe they were out until I looked myself  :wink:

Not checked mine but I don't have any squeaking or noise from my car so hopefully they removed them.

I only got paranoid about mine as I think it is sat high, 10mm higher than my mk5 GT sport, I had no noise and the ride is fine

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Aidey on 04 October 2013, 16:04

Got the Richbrook disk holder and Audi 12v socket plug today, arrived before my car :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Misterp on 04 October 2013, 16:28

Quote from: Aidey on 04 October 2013, 16:04

Got the Richbrook disk holder and Audi 12v socket plug today, arrived before my car :whistle:

Missing just told me my richbrook tax disc holder has arrived I will order the audi 12v socket plug tonight.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 04 October 2013, 17:19

where are people getting the 12v cigarette socket from and how much?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Aidey on 04 October 2013, 17:33

Got mine off Ebay, there is a seller with a few for sale, best offer.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 05 October 2013, 01:04

Quote from: Aidey on 04 October 2013, 17:33

Got mine off Ebay, there is a seller with a few for sale, best offer.

Any chance of a web page? Been looking on ebay with all kinds of search terms and can only find standard plastic ones.

Unless anyone else can supply part number and price for dealership?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 05 October 2013, 04:34

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 05 October 2013, 01:04

Quote from: Aidey on 04 October 2013, 17:33

Got mine off Ebay, there is a seller with a few for sale, best offer.

Any chance of a web page? Been looking on ebay with all kinds of search terms and can only find standard plastic ones.

Unless anyone else can supply part number and price for dealership?

http://www.stokeaudi-parts.co.uk/products/Audi-12V-Power-Source-Socket-Dummy-Cover-Aluminium-Finish.html

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 05 October 2013, 07:33

Will the R8 oil filler cap fit the mk7 golf?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: physio on 05 October 2013, 20:42

driven round all day with a big smile on my face , since I picked it up at 9 am today  :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Rob916 on 05 October 2013, 20:54

Quote from: physio on 05 October 2013, 20:42

driven round all day with a big smile on my face , since I picked it up at 9 am today  :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:

yeah I bet you have ! :-)))

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: matchboy on 06 October 2013, 14:54

Cleaned it. First time in 5 years I've done my own car. Car man on holiday you see. Inconsiderate git  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 07 October 2013, 12:36

Off work today so gave the car a good going over again (loads of tar spots), and she's gleaming again.

Did a bit of digging around with VCDS, and enabled a few options. Most are in German from the adaptation channel labels, so I need to brush up on my German, but did find a couple of interesting bits.

Enabled a hidden menu in the MFD to show the amount of fuel (in Gallons) used since the last fill up (seems to be to the nearest Gallon), but thought it was cool anyway:

(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2875/10135816984_0604d10b4a_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/10135816984/)
IMG_1151 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/10135816984/) by Sootchucker (http://www.flickr.com/people/58190042@N03/), on Flickr

For those that want to enable this:
Select  [17] Instruments
Long Coding - (Function 07)
Go to Byte 10
Enable bit 4

That's it.

Also, from the central electronics module, i've added rain closing for the windows, and use of front fogs (as well as the DRL's) as Coming home and leaving home. Look well cool.

These can just be enabled from the adaptation channels drop down. Note, that the central electronics menus is password locked, so you first need to go into Function 16 (Permissions), and enter the code 31347. This then gives you access to the central electronics menu.

I'll be deciphering a little bit more of the German text over the next few days and will have another play. What I really want to find is the following:

Alarm Chirp on lock.
Somehow getting the telephone contacts menu into the MFD.
Getting the climatronic settings to display momentarily on screen when something is adjusted (like the MK6 / Scirocco platform did.)
Getting the mirrors to fold and unfold with the keyfob (rather than ignition on).
Getting the coming home lights to activate automatically (rather than having to flash main beam).

Some or all of these may / may not be possible, but I guess as more people start playing around with the MK7, we'll get to know over the coming months. If I do manage to enable any of the above I let you all know, likewise if anyone else knows how to do any of the above just shout up.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 07 October 2013, 12:54

When I eventually get my car back I'll have a look around with vcds too.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: stuart.cameron on 07 October 2013, 13:51

Quote from: Norbreck21a on 07 October 2013, 12:36

Off work today so gave the car a good going over again (loads of tar spots), and she's gleaming again.

Did a bit of digging around with VCDS, and enabled a few options. Most are in German from the adaptation channel labels, so I need to brush up on my German, but did find a couple of interesting bits.

Enabled a hidden menu in the MFD to show the amount of fuel (in Gallons) used since the last fill up (seems to be to the nearest Gallon), but thought it was cool anyway:

(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2875/10135816984_0604d10b4a_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/10135816984/)
IMG_1151 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/10135816984/) by Sootchucker (http://www.flickr.com/people/58190042@N03/), on Flickr

For those that want to enable this:
Select  [17] Instruments
Long Coding - (Function 07)
Go to Byte 10
Enable bit 4

That's it.

Also, from the central electronics module, i've added rain closing for the windows, and use of front fogs (as well as the DRL's) as Coming home and leaving home. Look well cool.

These can just be enabled from the adaptation channels drop down. Note, that the central electronics menus is password locked, so you first need to go into Function 16 (Permissions), and enter the code 31347. This then gives you access to the central electronics menu.

I'll be deciphering a little bit more of the German text over the next few days and will have another play. What I really want to find is the following:

Alarm Chirp on lock.
Somehow getting the telephone contacts menu into the MFD.
Getting the climatronic settings to display momentarily on screen when something is adjusted (like the MK6 / Scirocco platform did.)
Getting the mirrors to fold and unfold with the keyfob (rather than ignition on).
Getting the coming home lights to activate automatically (rather than having to flash main beam).

Some or all of these may / may not be possible, but I guess as more people start playing around with the MK7, we'll get to know over the coming months. If I do manage to enable any of the above I let you all know, likewise if anyone else knows how to do any of the above just shout up.

New thread time?  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: DougL on 07 October 2013, 15:43

Absolutely! Norbeck could you start a VAG com or RossTech VCDS thread? and post the above in it as a reference source? What VCDS software are you running? Is it still the Beta version. I have a Micro-USB but am told it will work on the Mk7...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Misterp on 07 October 2013, 16:07

Woah you guys are moving at warp speed compared to me.

First question where can I purchase the VCDS.

The my other questions will follow

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 07 October 2013, 16:55

As requested, started a new MK7 VCDS thread - everyone please feel free to add or comment.

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=260248.0

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gordor on 07 October 2013, 19:31

Quote from: matchboy on 06 October 2013, 14:54

Cleaned it. First time in 5 years I've done my own car. Car man on holiday you see. Inconsiderate git  :laugh:

I hope you didn't cut your hand on them there wheels?  :evil:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: matchboy on 07 October 2013, 20:05

Quote from: Gordor on 07 October 2013, 19:31

Quote from: matchboy on 06 October 2013, 14:54

Cleaned it. First time in 5 years I've done my own car. Car man on holiday you see. Inconsiderate git  :laugh:

I hope you didn't cut your hand on them there wheels?  :evil:

 :grin: I wasn't as thorough as he was, as I was getting knackered so time was of the essence  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Rob916 on 09 October 2013, 22:33

Picked it up from the dealers and had it detailed  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Dully on 10 October 2013, 14:07

Under the instructions of Mrs D I relunctantly put the silver alloy tax disc holder in it, now I was going to protest but it is her car and she promised to take it out if it looked crap. Strange as it may seem, the silver of the holder and the red of the tax disc look an exact colour match for the GTI front wing badges, even on a white car it looks quite good. Not sure what I am going to do when the colour of the tax disc changes in a year  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ian.C on 10 October 2013, 15:00

Not totally "on the car" which we havnt got yet....but finally got planning approved for a new garage.....should be built before our GTI turns up.

(http://www.sciroccocentral.co.uk/forum/download/file.php?mode=view&id=5197&sid=7b845885d18349f78c033417018487ec)

Ian

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Dully on 10 October 2013, 15:08

Quote from: Ian.C on 10 October 2013, 15:00

Not totally "on the car" which we havnt got yet....but finally got planning approved for a new garage.....should be built before our GTI turns up.

(http://www.sciroccocentral.co.uk/forum/download/file.php?mode=view&id=5197&sid=7b845885d18349f78c033417018487ec)

Ian

Did you forget the punch line? :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Aidey on 12 October 2013, 16:43

Regarding the vanity light mod, im going to do that tomorrow, had  look today but i couldnt see exactly where the cover comes off, and dont want to break anything, could anyone help out here who has done it, maybe a pic or description please :shocked:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Rob916 on 12 October 2013, 17:11

Stood and admired it, cleaned it and admired it some more ! Sad I know but I'm really that pleased with it !

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 12 October 2013, 17:16

Quote from: Aidey on 12 October 2013, 16:43

Regarding the vanity light mod, im going to do that tomorrow, had  look today but i couldnt see exactly where the cover comes off, and dont want to break anything, could anyone help out here who has done it, maybe a pic or description please :shocked:

I've come to the conclusion that I'm absolutely hopeless at even the smallest of mods  :embarrassed:.I bought the LED's to do the vanity lights and it was really easy to get the covers off by just using your finger on the one side. However, when I tried putting the lights in I got the drivers one to work ok but I couldn't get the passenger one to work and for a minute I thought I had short circuited when there was a small electric discharge. I quickly replaced the originals and just left them. Then, subsequently both lights started to rattle badly whenever I was driving on an uneven surface. Needless to say when my car was in the dealer for other rattles I pointed out that the vanity lights were crap and kept making noises  :rolleyes: :whistle:

I think im just going to stick with the originals  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: stuart.cameron on 12 October 2013, 17:49

Quote from: CraigW on 12 October 2013, 17:16

Quote from: Aidey on 12 October 2013, 16:43

Regarding the vanity light mod, im going to do that tomorrow, had  look today but i couldnt see exactly where the cover comes off, and dont want to break anything, could anyone help out here who has done it, maybe a pic or description please :shocked:

I've come to the conclusion that I'm absolutely hopeless at even the smallest of mods  :embarrassed:.I bought the LED's to do the vanity lights and it was really easy to get the covers off by just using your finger on the one side. However, when I tried putting the lights in I got the drivers one to work ok but I couldn't get the passenger one to work and for a minute I thought I had short circuited when there was a small electric discharge. I quickly replaced the originals and just left them. Then, subsequently both lights started to rattle badly whenever I was driving on an uneven surface. Needless to say when my car was in the dealer for other rattles I pointed out that the vanity lights were crap and kept making noises  :rolleyes: :whistle:

I think im just going to stick with the originals  :grin:

Remember LEDs only work one way round!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dippy_x on 13 October 2013, 08:28

Quote from: CraigW on 12 October 2013, 17:16

Quote from: Aidey on 12 October 2013, 16:43

Regarding the vanity light mod, im going to do that tomorrow, had  look today but i couldnt see exactly where the cover comes off, and dont want to break anything, could anyone help out here who has done it, maybe a pic or description please :shocked:

I've come to the conclusion that I'm absolutely hopeless at even the smallest of mods  :embarrassed:.I bought the LED's to do the vanity lights and it was really easy to get the covers off by just using your finger on the one side. However, when I tried putting the lights in I got the drivers one to work ok but I couldn't get the passenger one to work and for a minute I thought I had short circuited when there was a small electric discharge. I quickly replaced the originals and just left them. Then, subsequently both lights started to rattle badly whenever I was driving on an uneven surface. Needless to say when my car was in the dealer for other rattles I pointed out that the vanity lights were crap and kept making noises  :rolleyes: :whistle:

I think im just going to stick with the originals  :grin:

I'm just about to order these.  In light of the additonal rattles Craig has added any tips from ppl who have done the mod successfuly would be most welcome  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 13 October 2013, 08:44

I did it on day one. No issues at all. The LED festoon bulbs are a few mm longer than the standard bulbs, so it just means its a slightly tighter fit, but the brass terminals they snap into bend anyway.

I think this is the problem Craig might have had, that the LED versions had made the "gap" slightly wider between contacts, so when he put his standard bulbs back in, they didn't fit snug and rattled. A quick bit of pressure on one of the electrical spring tabs, would have pushed them back together to grip the standard bulbs tightly.

Also, very importantly as Stuart said, LED bulbs are polarised, and only work when installed in a particular direction. So if at first it doesn't illuminate, just spin it 180 degrees and it should then work.

Really easy....shame on you Craig  :grin: :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 13 October 2013, 09:15

Meeting up with Chris (mcmaddy) shortly. If I can find my unopened set of spare Osram nightbreakers, I will fit them for my static cornering lights.

Should get a bit of VCDS work done and a coat of C2V3 on Chris' wheels so he can see for himself how good it is.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 13 October 2013, 10:09

Quote from: Norbreck21a on 13 October 2013, 08:44

I did it on day one. No issues at all. The LED festoon bulbs are a few mm longer than the standard bulbs, so it just means its a slightly tighter fit, but the brass terminals they snap into bend anyway.

I think this is the problem Craig might have had, that the LED versions had made the "gap" slightly wider between contacts, so when he put his standard bulbs  :embarrassed:back in, they didn't fit snug and rattled. A quick bit of pressure on one of the electrical spring tabs, would have pushed them back together to grip the standard bulbs tightly.

Also, very importantly as Stuart said, LED bulbs are polarised, and only work when installed in a particular direction. So if at first it doesn't illuminate, just spin it 180 degrees and it should then work.

Really easy....shame on you Craig  :grin: :grin:

 :grin: :grin: I am genuinely hopeless at these things  :embarrassed:. To be fair though when I did get one in the right way not all of the LED's were firing up. Maybe got a bad batch?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 13 October 2013, 11:32

CraigW: Sounds like a dodgy lamp to me. They should all be glowing. Thankfully though, these LED bulbs are about 1/10 of the price they were when they first came out and I was fitting them to my Scirocco.

Just had Chris round. Tried out the tank contents remaining VCDS tweak which seemed to take fine but wasn't present when we looked for it in the MFD or even selectable to make active in the car set up menus. Chris' low fuel warning was on at the time, so we wondered whether that would stop the tank contents display from happening.

Just after, my broadband seemed to give up the ghost, given the range (we weren't parked right outside my house), so didn't do anything else. We did fit my unopened pack of Nightbreaker H7s to the static cornering lights. The bulbs already in were a b'stard to pull out, and the new ones were tough to go back in fully until we realised that the cutout tab of the bulb fitting should be facing upwards and not downwards (as I thought it was after seeing a springclip towards the bottom of the lightbulb housing). I now have an LED bulb in my boot too thanks to Chris.

Tuning box tomorrow!  :evil:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 13 October 2013, 13:30

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 13 October 2013, 11:32

CraigW: Sounds like a dodgy lamp to me. They should all be glowing. Thankfully though, these LED bulbs are about 1/10 of the price they were when they first came out and I was fitting them to my Scirocco.

Just had Chris round. Tried out the tank contents remaining VCDS tweak which seemed to take fine but wasn't present when we looked for it in the MFD or even selectable to make active in the car set up menus. Chris' low fuel warning was on at the time, so we wondered whether that would stop the tank contents display from happening.

Just after, my broadband seemed to give up the ghost, given the range (we weren't parked right outside my house), so didn't do anything else. We did fit my unopened pack of Nightbreaker H7s to the static cornering lights. The bulbs already in were a b'stard to pull out, and the new ones were tough to go back in fully until we realised that the cutout tab of the bulb fitting should be facing upwards and not downwards (as I thought it was after seeing a springclip towards the bottom of the lightbulb housing). I now have an LED bulb in my boot too thanks to Chris.

Tuning box tomorrow!  :evil:

What tuning box did you go for MH?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 13 October 2013, 13:47

CraigW: Dual channel TDI-tuning.co.uk box. 243PS/502Nm http://www.tdi-tuning.co.uk/car_and_van_diesel_tuning_boxes/volkswagen/golf/20_gttd_181bhp__184_ps__135_kw/crtd2_twin_channel_diesel_tuning_box_volkswagen_golf_20_gttd_181bhp_184_ps_135_kw_P6453.html (http://www.tdi-tuning.co.uk/car_and_van_diesel_tuning_boxes/volkswagen/golf/20_gttd_181bhp__184_ps__135_kw/crtd2_twin_channel_diesel_tuning_box_volkswagen_golf_20_gttd_181bhp_184_ps_135_kw_P6453.html)

My dad ran one of their boxes on his 170TDI PD Golf MK5 GT for 3 years/50k miles without a hitch.

They have an offer on that makes their dual channel system same price as the single channel system. I would guess that it wasn't selling well as they had erroneous output figs on this box that I brought to their attention when I was enquiring about the boxes, wondering why the dual channel one had half the gains of the single channel one. They have corrected their figures now from 202Bhp/192PS and 445Nm (obviously wrong, 202Bhp does not make 192PS, more like 206PS) to 239Bhp/243PS and 502Nm.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Aidey on 13 October 2013, 14:06

Got the led vanity lights in, easy once you figure out you have to pull the entire unit out and not just the clear cover for the light....

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 13 October 2013, 15:50

Quote from: Aidey on 13 October 2013, 14:06

Got the led vanity lights in, easy once you figure out you have to pull the entire unit out and not just the clear cover for the light....

Not planning on putting make-up on in the car, so i'll leave mine alone.  :tongue:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GolfTi on 13 October 2013, 15:54

 :grin: :grin: :grin:

There are a few girls with GTIs though, the perfect upgrade.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Andyduz on 13 October 2013, 19:07

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 13 October 2013, 13:47

CraigW: Dual channel TDI-tuning.co.uk box. 243PS/502Nm http://www.tdi-tuning.co.uk/car_and_van_diesel_tuning_boxes/volkswagen/golf/20_gttd_181bhp__184_ps__135_kw/crtd2_twin_channel_diesel_tuning_box_volkswagen_golf_20_gttd_181bhp_184_ps_135_kw_P6453.html (http://www.tdi-tuning.co.uk/car_and_van_diesel_tuning_boxes/volkswagen/golf/20_gttd_181bhp__184_ps__135_kw/crtd2_twin_channel_diesel_tuning_box_volkswagen_golf_20_gttd_181bhp_184_ps_135_kw_P6453.html)

My dad ran one of their boxes on his 170TDI PD Golf MK5 GT for 3 years/50k miles without a hitch.

They have an offer on that makes their dual channel system same price as the single channel system. I would guess that it wasn't selling well as they had erroneous output figs on this box that I brought to their attention when I was enquiring about the boxes, wondering why the dual channel one had half the gains of the single channel one. They have corrected their figures now from 202Bhp/192PS and 445Nm (obviously wrong, 202Bhp does not make 192PS, more like 206PS) to 239Bhp/243PS and 502Nm.

Looking forward to a review of the box MH. The figures are pretty impressive...500Nm torque should see some relaxed overtaking!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Misterp on 13 October 2013, 22:49

Whilst all these led lights sound like cool upgrades. I'm just not the best at doing things like that so I'll leave em well alone eventhough they are interesting me. 

Weather has been Sh!t today in Brum so I couldn't do what I intended to do and that was to wash the car. Instead the mrs took me to do the weekly/baby shopping and then buy a bed.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 14 October 2013, 07:55

Much whiter output on the static cornering lights with the Osram nightbreaker + in. UPS tracking info puts the tuning box on it's way from Gateshead depot!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Spenaldo on 14 October 2013, 12:25

My hatchbag http://www.hatchbag.co.uk/page.php?xPage=bootliner arrived today, along with LED bulbs for the vanity mirrors, also an Audi 12V dummy socket cover.

All i need is the car now!! roll on thursday! if you are around in the Kent area there willl be a bloke driving a CSG GTI with a big F**koff grin  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Misterp on 14 October 2013, 18:31

Could some one point me in the direction of a useful place to order the LEDs. I couldn't believe how easy it was to remove the cover of the vanity mirror light. It just pops out. Thanks

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Aidey on 14 October 2013, 20:18

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271005739332
I bought those, and they work fine

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dirvy on 16 October 2013, 13:37

blinged up my keyring collection
(http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/t593/david_irvine1/016_zps689f0925.jpg) (http://s1315.photobucket.com/user/david_irvine1/media/016_zps689f0925.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 16 October 2013, 16:43

Why only one "GTI" key, where's the other chromed logo piece - mine came with 2 - one for each key ?, or is it for 2 different Golfs ?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dirvy on 17 October 2013, 16:20

Spare key did not have gti logo, wanted it easily identifiable when grabbing off rack, so thought vw logo was different enough

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 17 October 2013, 16:26

Quote from: dirvy on 17 October 2013, 16:20

Spare key did not have gti logo, wanted it easily identifiable when grabbing off rack, so thought vw logo was different enough

They both have completely different key rings, how much more identifiable could they get  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 17 October 2013, 22:54

Quote from: dirvy on 17 October 2013, 16:20

Spare key did not have gti logo, wanted it easily identifiable when grabbing off rack, so thought vw logo was different enough

both keys are supposed to have the gti bit at the bottom. if dealer didn't supply two I would be going back to ask what happened to the other one.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Valenni on 18 October 2013, 09:48

Quote from: mcmaddy on 17 October 2013, 22:54

Quote from: dirvy on 17 October 2013, 16:20

Spare key did not have gti logo, wanted it easily identifiable when grabbing off rack, so thought vw logo was different enough

both keys are supposed to have the gti bit at the bottom. if dealer didn't supply two I would be going back to ask what happened to the other one.

Yeah I got two GTD fobs and they also gave me the normal attachments if I wanted to use them.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Valenni on 18 October 2013, 09:49

Quote from: Aidey on 14 October 2013, 20:18

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271005739332
I bought those, and they work fine

Are these the same as the light in the boot?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Aidey on 18 October 2013, 10:35

nah the boot light is different and tbh i didnt bother with that one as its hardly seen... I think you need 42mm for the boot though..

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Valenni on 18 October 2013, 11:13

Good point. Thanks for the info though.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Misterp on 18 October 2013, 19:23

Not so much what I did but I had it in the dealers for a slight knock when in reverse. The master technician could here it but could not locate. They referred it to vw technical. They advised that the technician was not to touch it as vw have had a fair few of these complaints and there is a technical bulletin due in the next 5 weeks to advise all dealerships as to how to sort it.

They amended my service schedule to yearly as they had put it on a long service defying the purpose of buying the service pack. Lastly, I asked them to look at my mpg as it was lower than I expected so I asked that they investigate and look at the DPF. No issue and technician advised that it was fine as the long term reading was at 44mpg. This however is inaccurate as it inudes both motorway and city driving. I only enquiry about why the city return was poor.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: DougL on 18 October 2013, 20:49

I've done a wee bit of wiring. Basically I've taken a wire up from an ignition feed on the fuse box to the panel on the drivers end of the dash. From there, I've drilled a small hole into the RHS vent and fed a navigation power supply out through the dash outet (basically a micro-usb power supply). Onto this vent attaches a Garmin satnav holder like this:

http://www.buybits.com/images/productimages/AppleiPhone5CablesChargersHardWires/AppleiPhone5ProtectiveandWaterproofCases/main_00006.jpg

This removes really easily and stores in the drawer beneath the seat. I've got a really nice Garmin unit with DAB lifetime traffic and a gorilla glass touchscreen that mounts on it. Didn't have to splice any wires. Next job will be to wire in a Blaupunkt subwoofer, but with all the power and speaker wires in the glovebox, this should be relatively easy. I will post some photos.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 18 October 2013, 21:00

Quote from: DougL on 18 October 2013, 20:49

I've done a wee bit of wiring. Basically I've taken a wire up from an ignition feed on the fuse box to the panel on the drivers end of the dash. From there, I've drilled a small hole into the RHS vent and fed a navigation power supply out through the dash outet (basically a micro-usb power supply). Onto this vent attaches a Garmin satnav holder like this:

http://www.buybits.com/images/productimages/AppleiPhone5CablesChargersHardWires/AppleiPhone5ProtectiveandWaterproofCases/main_00006.jpg

This removes really easily and stores in the drawer beneath the seat. I've got a really nice Garmin unit with DAB lifetime traffic and a gorilla glass touchscreen that mounts on it. Didn't have to splice any wires. Next job will be to wire in a Blaupunkt subwoofer, but with all the power and speaker wires in the glovebox, this should be relatively easy. I will post some photos.

Would it not have been better just to get the standard nav?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: DougL on 18 October 2013, 21:02

Quote from: CraigW on 18 October 2013, 21:00

Would it not have been better just to get the standard nav?

Nope. Over £700 for the cheapest option that doesn't function as well as a £270 Garmin. No thanks. Garmin stays with me after the car goes and the car is easy to put back to standard.  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 18 October 2013, 21:07

Quote from: DougL on 18 October 2013, 21:02

Quote from: CraigW on 18 October 2013, 21:00

Would it not have been better just to get the standard nav?

Nope. Over £700 for the cheapest option that doesn't function as well as a £270 Garmin. No thanks. Garmin stays with me after the car goes and the car is easy to put back to standard.  :wink:

I can understand and it's very impressive you know how to do these things. I just think it spoils the look having one of these holders mounted to your vent. Small sacrifice to save £700 though  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: DougL on 18 October 2013, 21:18

Most of the time it won't be. It detaches as easily as opening a clothes peg!

I am really impressed with the standard audio system compared to the RCD510 in the MkVI. All it needs is a little more bass which will hopefully be sorted out tomorrow!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 20 October 2013, 16:13

Just washed my car and noticed 2 tiny spots of paint flaking on the rear nearside wheel, in the same black painted "shadow" area between 2 sets of spokes. Whenmy nail took off the loose edge they now look like 2 stone chips. Not sure if dealer will remedy or just shrug their shoulders and claim stone chip. Black gloss paint same as the flat black Golf 7 colour probably required to touch up if they won't do something.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ginnes on 25 October 2013, 20:23

Took it for a drive up to Balmoral.
(http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q158/grantinnes/image-30.jpg) (http://s135.photobucket.com/user/grantinnes/media/image-30.jpg.html)
Should have been in my quattro but unfortunately I've broken it a bit. Shame really as there were 16 quattro's there. GTI doesn't make a bad noise but the old cars were the ones that sounded best today.
(http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q158/grantinnes/image-31.jpg) (http://s135.photobucket.com/user/grantinnes/media/image-31.jpg.html)
Good day apart from the weather.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CBRT on 26 October 2013, 19:55

Drove 512miles from Warrington/London/Aldershot/Basingstoke and back- Awesome!!!!

(http://i43.tinypic.com/2crv87t.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: DorsetDave on 26 October 2013, 20:11

Driven to Bath and back from sunny Dorset after 24 hours of ownership, and all I can say is that the car is PHENOMENAL. Even the wife is impressed. Keeping below 4000 revs but the overtaking power and torque is mind blowing.  The one thing I thought would be redundant is the adaptive cruise control but I am completely won over with this driving aid, went 30 miles without touching the brakes or accelerator.  Can't wait to going out again for some more more miles.  A very happy man  :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: linc-dub on 26 October 2013, 20:41

I've ordered some cleaning stuff ahead of taking delivery of my GTD on Fri 1st Nov.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: peterdoherty on 31 October 2013, 20:36

Took a valeter for a quick blast and got a free wash to clear the build up from the 500 mile trip yesterday.
Sorted the insurance via DirectLine as free VW insurance expires in a few days.
Sorted gap insurance for 5 years via 123gapinsurance for £182 (4 year policy deferred for a year as first year covered by DirectLine).
Drooled over it some more!!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Misterp on 01 November 2013, 08:02

Quote from: Aidey on 14 October 2013, 20:18

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271005739332
I bought those, and they work fine

I bought these and tried to replace the current lights. Got them in but they are not working any idea anyone what the problem may be.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jimble on 01 November 2013, 08:05

Quote from: Misterp on 01 November 2013, 08:02

Quote from: Aidey on 14 October 2013, 20:18

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271005739332 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271005739332)
I bought those, and they work fine

I bought these and tried to replace the current lights. Got them in but they are not working any idea anyone what the problem may be.

Turn them round, LED's only work one way.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Misterp on 01 November 2013, 08:09

Quote from: Jimble on 01 November 2013, 08:05

Quote from: Misterp on 01 November 2013, 08:02

Quote from: Aidey on 14 October 2013, 20:18

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271005739332 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271005739332)
I bought those, and they work fine

I bought these and tried to replace the current lights. Got them in but they are not working any idea anyone what the problem may be.

Turn them round, LED's only work one way.

I read that on here before I tried installing them. So I made sure they were facing down still no luck.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 01 November 2013, 08:19

I'm sure you do understand, but just to be absolutely clear, what Jimble means isn't anything to do with the actual orientation of the bulb, but rather the polarity of the 2 metal connectors where it plugs in. Unlike halogen bulbs when it doesn't matter which one is positive or negative, LED's do mind, so if when first plugging in a LED bulb it doesn't work, rotate the bulb through 180° in the connector and it **should** work.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Misterp on 01 November 2013, 09:07

Quote from: Norbreck21a on 01 November 2013, 08:19

I'm sure you do understand, but just to be absolutely clear, what Jimble means isn't anything to do with the actual orientation of the bulb, but rather the polarity of the 2 metal connectors where it plugs in. Unlike halogen bulbs when it doesn't matter which one is positive or negative, LED's do mind, so if when first plugging in a LED bulb it doesn't work, rotate the bulb through 180° in the connector and it **should** work.

That's fine. I'll give it a whirl today. Thanks for the help guys.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: virginVWman on 01 November 2013, 11:35

Car should be here in two weeks my dealer told me today. Made a richbrook tax disc holder purchase (black) and tempred to get these LED bulbs for over the licence plate. Has anyone got and photos of the difference?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 01 November 2013, 12:18

virginVWman: Rear license plate is already LED lit.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: virginVWman on 01 November 2013, 12:28

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 01 November 2013, 12:18

virginVWman: Rear license plate is already LED lit.

Ahhhhhh right okay. Maybe ive read it wrong then as someone put link up on herenof LED reg plate bulbs so i assumed...oops. cheers

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MkVIIGTD on 02 November 2013, 09:35

Guys anyone who has done the cornering light bulb mod and used these...
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00440CWE4/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Can you confirm was there a noticeable change to the light being crisp white like the standard xenon headlights? Reason I ask is I bought these bulbs from someone else's recommendation on here and changes them last night, simple task really. But I can't seem to notice much of a different yet. The light still looks rather yellow like the standard bulbs

Can anyone confirm what if they have done the same? To me the glass of the bulb is only got a slight blue effect on half of it, if you understand what I mean lol

Thanks in advance  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 02 November 2013, 18:18

Quote from: MkVIIGTD on 02 November 2013, 09:35

Guys anyone who has done the cornering light bulb mod and used these...
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00440CWE4/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Can you confirm was there a noticeable change to the light being crisp white like the standard xenon headlights? Reason I ask is I bought these bulbs from someone else's recommendation on here and changes them last night, simple task really. But I can't seem to notice much of a different yet. The light still looks rather yellow like the standard bulbs

Can anyone confirm what if they have done the same? To me the glass of the bulb is only got a slight blue effect on half of it, if you understand what I mean lol

Thanks in advance  :smiley:

These replacement "Xenon effect" bulbs will never look as white as a true Xenon, but they can come a lot closer than the very yellow stock bulbs. I have Osram nightbreaker plus on mine and they do look quite white - moreso at night than testing them in daylight to see that they're working.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jimble on 02 November 2013, 18:36

They're nowhere near as white as the xenon beam but they do make a noticeable difference imo.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MkVIIGTD on 02 November 2013, 21:13

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 02 November 2013, 18:18

Quote from: MkVIIGTD on 02 November 2013, 09:35

Guys anyone who has done the cornering light bulb mod and used these...
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00440CWE4/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Can you confirm was there a noticeable change to the light being crisp white like the standard xenon headlights? Reason I ask is I bought these bulbs from someone else's recommendation on here and changes them last night, simple task really. But I can't seem to notice much of a different yet. The light still looks rather yellow like the standard bulbs

Can anyone confirm what if they have done the same? To me the glass of the bulb is only got a slight blue effect on half of it, if you understand what I mean lol

Thanks in advance  :smiley:

These replacement "Xenon effect" bulbs will never look as white as a true Xenon, but they can come a lot closer than the very yellow stock bulbs. I have Osram nightbreaker plus on mine and they do look quite white - moreso at night than testing them in daylight to see that they're working.

Do you have a link for these bulbs monkey hanger?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MkVIIGTD on 02 November 2013, 21:14

Quote from: Jimble on 02 November 2013, 18:36

They're nowhere near as white as the xenon beam but they do make a noticeable difference imo.

I only put them in last night Jimble, will try and see for a day or two to see if I can get the full effect  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 02 November 2013, 22:09

Quote from: MkVIIGTD on 02 November 2013, 21:13

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 02 November 2013, 18:18

Quote from: MkVIIGTD on 02 November 2013, 09:35

Guys anyone who has done the cornering light bulb mod and used these...
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00440CWE4/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Can you confirm was there a noticeable change to the light being crisp white like the standard xenon headlights? Reason I ask is I bought these bulbs from someone else's recommendation on here and changes them last night, simple task really. But I can't seem to notice much of a different yet. The light still looks rather yellow like the standard bulbs

Can anyone confirm what if they have done the same? To me the glass of the bulb is only got a slight blue effect on half of it, if you understand what I mean lol

Thanks in advance  :smiley:

These replacement "Xenon effect" bulbs will never look as white as a true Xenon, but they can come a lot closer than the very yellow stock bulbs. I have Osram nightbreaker plus on mine and they do look quite white - moreso at night than testing them in daylight to see that they're working.

Do you have a link for these bulbs monkey hanger?

It'll be on Eurocarparts - had these for a while as a "spare" set for on the continent last time I visited France - the bobbies there take great pleasure in stopping anything with GB plates to see if you have the required equipment.

£10.89 delivered via Eurocarparts @ Amazon.co.uk http://www.amazon.co.uk/Osram-Night-Breaker-64210NBP-Headlight/dp/B0047N0B0U/ref=sr_1_1?m=A3B5SW5SOXGEY2&s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1383429788&sr=1-1 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Osram-Night-Breaker-64210NBP-Headlight/dp/B0047N0B0U/ref=sr_1_1?m=A3B5SW5SOXGEY2&s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1383429788&sr=1-1)

Or £14.99 on their own website?!?  :huh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JamesR27 on 03 November 2013, 10:02

Not sure how its cheeper on amazon, as eurocarparts supposed to be doing unto 50% off this weekend.

Good spot though and just ordered 2 sets, 1 for the polo and one in readiness for the GTI. I am collecting bits and have a long wait for the car, but never mind.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 03 November 2013, 11:03

Quote from: JamesR27 on 03 November 2013, 10:02

Not sure how its cheeper on amazon, as eurocarparts supposed to be doing unto 50% off this weekend.

Good spot though and just ordered 2 sets, 1 for the polo and one in readiness for the GTI. I am collecting bits and have a long wait for the car, but never mind.

These are the older nightbreakers so they're clearing stock.
Well worth a punt at the price as they're only cornering lights and not the main bulbs. Bargain!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 03 November 2013, 13:46

Quote from: Exonian on 03 November 2013, 11:03

Quote from: JamesR27 on 03 November 2013, 10:02

Not sure how its cheeper on amazon, as eurocarparts supposed to be doing unto 50% off this weekend.

Good spot though and just ordered 2 sets, 1 for the polo and one in readiness for the GTI. I am collecting bits and have a long wait for the car, but never mind.

These are the older nightbreakers so they're clearing stock.
Well worth a punt at the price as they're only cornering lights and not the main bulbs. Bargain!

The bulbs themselves look the same to me as any other nightbreaker plus - perhaps they come in the older style packaging (clear double bubble card rather than the squashed cylinder packaging).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 03 November 2013, 13:53

Washed the car and found a long very light surface scratch. Buffed right out with a bit of MER. Put my TDI-tuning.co.uk box up to max setting for a few days of fun running the tank down before I see what the unenhanced car does with standard diesel and not the V-power which I suspect has been the cause of my sh!te mpg and performance.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 03 November 2013, 16:51

Osrams ordered earlier and seeing as it's raining I'm going to do the DAB station logos onto the SD in a minute then think about going to the pub (minus car!) as it's ages since I've been out for a pint!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: adey V on 03 November 2013, 16:55

Exonian - where do u get stn logos from to transfer to SD card ? I tried the links posted but seemed to go nowhere fast and one wanted credit card details which I thought was suspect?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JamesR27 on 03 November 2013, 17:10

adey - try this link

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=259301.0

It has the overall topic in it.

It has a link to the website in it, but it this one

http://www.volkswagen.de/de/models/golf_7/brochure/senderlogos.html

and download
Großbritannien

I did out of interest and it seems to have all my local stations.

Hope that helps

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 03 November 2013, 17:44

Just driven the car to the cinema to see Thor 2. Great film, noticeably better than the first (which was still ok).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 03 November 2013, 17:45

Quote from: adey V on 03 November 2013, 16:55

Exonian - where do u get stn logos from to transfer to SD card ? I tried the links posted but seemed to go nowhere fast and one wanted credit card details which I thought was suspect?

Quote from: JamesR27 on 03 November 2013, 17:10

adey - try this link

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=259301.0

It has the overall topic in it.

It has a link to the website in it, but it this one

http://www.volkswagen.de/de/models/golf_7/brochure/senderlogos.html

and download
Großbritannien

I did out of interest and it seems to have all my local stations.

Hope that helps

I ended up using the ones on the Volkswagen website as above.

They look a bit blurry on the screen but still prettier than empty black boxes...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Croz13 on 03 November 2013, 18:23

Gave the GTI its first snowfoam
(http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee109/croz_13/Golf%20GTI%20Mk7/null_zpsa87ddd92.jpg)(http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee109/croz_13/Golf%20GTI%20Mk7/null_zps6c9fbeaa.jpg)

Fitted the audi 12v socket,
(http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee109/croz_13/Golf%20GTI%20Mk7/null_zps13557fd7.jpg)

LED Vanity Lights,
(http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee109/croz_13/Golf%20GTI%20Mk7/null_zps7fc81c63.jpg)

And Richbrook Tax Disc holder ready for when it arrives
(http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee109/croz_13/Golf%20GTI%20Mk7/null_zpsc4c064e7.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 03 November 2013, 19:03

Washed the car and nearly ended up with frostbite  :grin:. To date I have not managed to wash the wheels without cutting my hands, bloody hell the discs are fecking sharp

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: virginVWman on 04 November 2013, 17:22

Took delivery of my Richbrook tax disc holder today as well as the Audi 12v socket. However these vanity light mods people are making...is the difference even noticeable and or worth it? Suppose at the cost of a couple of quid why not.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jimble on 04 November 2013, 17:32

Imo they are very noticable!  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: virginVWman on 04 November 2013, 17:38

Quote from: Jimble on 04 November 2013, 17:32

Imo they are very noticable!  :cool:

Ever feel like you've made a stupid comment or asked a stupid comment...oops ha. Cheers. Another purchase for tonight then

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sam67GTD on 04 November 2013, 17:49

I put another 120 miles on mine and collected some farm yard muck too!   :shocked:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mk7gti on 04 November 2013, 21:20

GraigW I totally agree I cut my hands every time I wash my wheels.  I invested Ina cheap wash mit off amazon. Problem solved. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Aidey on 05 November 2013, 17:23

My knuckles are burning and cut after washing my wheels this afternoon ....scraping them on the discs :evil:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MkVIIGTD on 05 November 2013, 19:18

Quote from: Aidey on 05 November 2013, 17:23

My knuckles are burning and cut after washing my wheels this afternoon ....scraping them on the discs :evil:

Get some of these... They might seem expensive at the time but they are top quality and money well spent
Wheel Woolies
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171149385353?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

This is also the cheapest they are for sale around the net, as far as I can see  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Aidey on 05 November 2013, 20:18

cheers, i'll check my local auto factors shop they have a range of goodies thanks for the idea

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Aidey on 06 November 2013, 17:39

And today I've been getting full use out the heated seats, so so glad i spec'd that!! My kidneys are knackered and this feature is a godsend, it really is helping me and my pains out!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Croz13 on 07 November 2013, 22:41

Dropped the car off for its new car protection plus detail last night & today got shown this ...

(http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee109/croz_13/Golf%20GTI%20Mk7/null_zps422ae48b.png)

Shocking condition considering its a brand new car from the factory

(http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee109/croz_13/Golf%20GTI%20Mk7/null_zps46272462.png)

Fixed & how it should have looked

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 09 November 2013, 11:24

Croz my DBP car has similar marks like that are on yours that can be seen in certain light. Any idea what it is and how your detailer sorted it?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: double0 on 09 November 2013, 14:38

Quote from: KyleB on 09 November 2013, 11:24

Croz my DBP car has similar marks like that are on yours that can be seen in certain light. Any idea what it is and how your detailer sorted it?

They look like buffer marks from a bad attempt at machine polishing.  Suspect they were polished out by the detailer with similar equipment but who actually knew what they were doing!  I had my GTI PP in deep black pearl polished the day after I collected it before having Gen-3 Glasscoat ceramic protection at a detailer and although mine was not too bad it's amazing how much a brand new car can be improved.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Dave the Cat on 09 November 2013, 16:56

Quote from: Aidey on 05 November 2013, 20:18

cheers, i'll check my local auto factors shop they have a range of goodies thanks for the idea

To get into awkward wheels I use cheap foam or furry radiator rollers, (the small ones for painting getting behind rads) mounted pushed onto a suitable bar/rod. You can pick up 4 for a £1 in most pound shops  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 09 November 2013, 18:25

Quote from: double0 on 09 November 2013, 14:38

Quote from: KyleB on 09 November 2013, 11:24

Croz my DBP car has similar marks like that are on yours that can be seen in certain light. Any idea what it is and how your detailer sorted it?

They look like buffer marks from a bad attempt at machine polishing.  Suspect they were polished out by the detailer with similar equipment but who actually knew what they were doing!  I had my GTI PP in deep black pearl polished the day after I collected it before having Gen-3 Glasscoat ceramic protection at a detailer and although mine was not too bad it's amazing how much a brand new car can be improved.

Cheers for that

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dippy_x on 10 November 2013, 16:29

Uploaded Radio station logos and gave her a wash as it was dry.  Took the chance to apply some C2V3... 

(http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac310/asimali_x/C2V3/IMG_3810_zps84c49434.jpg) (http://s910.photobucket.com/user/asimali_x/media/C2V3/IMG_3810_zps84c49434.jpg.html)

(http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac310/asimali_x/C2V3/IMG_3809_zpsf0663292.jpg) (http://s910.photobucket.com/user/asimali_x/media/C2V3/IMG_3809_zpsf0663292.jpg.html)

(http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac310/asimali_x/C2V3/IMG_3816_zpsba323b52.jpg) (http://s910.photobucket.com/user/asimali_x/media/C2V3/IMG_3816_zpsba323b52.jpg.html)

(http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac310/asimali_x/C2V3/IMG_3811_zps935ef2cd.jpg) (http://s910.photobucket.com/user/asimali_x/media/C2V3/IMG_3811_zps935ef2cd.jpg.html)

(http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac310/asimali_x/C2V3/IMG_3813_zps1d6e4c79.jpg) (http://s910.photobucket.com/user/asimali_x/media/C2V3/IMG_3813_zps1d6e4c79.jpg.html)

(http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac310/asimali_x/C2V3/IMG_3808_zps77151aed.jpg) (http://s910.photobucket.com/user/asimali_x/media/C2V3/IMG_3808_zps77151aed.jpg.html)

(http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac310/asimali_x/C2V3/IMG_3815_zps39c24c46.jpg) (http://s910.photobucket.com/user/asimali_x/media/C2V3/IMG_3815_zps39c24c46.jpg.html)

Really shiny  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 10 November 2013, 16:47

Bought my LED festoon bulbs and some 'super white' H7 bulbs for the cornering lights.

Although yesterday I went to a Cypriot VW showroom to at least see a Golf (in this case a 1.2 TSI) although it was the highest spec version that they sell over here.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mike S on 10 November 2013, 20:45

Sunny but cold day so a good wash, inside cleaned, new Bosch wiper blades fitted (report to follow on separate topic in the next day or so) and 3M door edge film protection fitted  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: peterdoherty on 10 November 2013, 20:51

Passed the £1k mile mark after 13 days!

Installed Richbrook tax disc holder as the tax came at the weekend.

Gave it a quick power wash as was filthy after 500 miles from last wash.

Ordered about £300 worth of detailing/cleaning stuff inc gtechniq c2v3 & C1 & C5!! (and snow foam lance, bits for the karcher, buckets/grit guards, mits, tyre dresssing, wheel woolies etc..). Never cleaned previous cars at home but never want anyone else cleaning it/car wash after reading some stuff on detailing world lol

CSG does look the nuts when clean but seeing the state of my car over the past few days made me want to get stuck into cleaning it to bring back the look it had leaving the showroom lol

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTI7me on 13 November 2013, 09:11

Gave it a clean yesterday and then went out and got some night time pics  :drool:

(http://i1247.photobucket.com/albums/gg639/thefpvadventures/DSC_039_zps78d8ac59.jpg) (http://s1247.photobucket.com/user/thefpvadventures/media/DSC_039_zps78d8ac59.jpg.html)

J

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MJ-GTI on 13 November 2013, 09:43

Quote from: GTI7me on 13 November 2013, 09:11

Gave it a clean yesterday and then went out and got some night time pics  :drool:

(http://i1247.photobucket.com/albums/gg639/thefpvadventures/DSC_039_zps78d8ac59.jpg) (http://s1247.photobucket.com/user/thefpvadventures/media/DSC_039_zps78d8ac59.jpg.html)

J

Damn . . .  those LEDs  :drool: .

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gingernick on 13 November 2013, 10:04

anybody fitted any protection for top of the rear bumper where it meets the hatch lid? I know on my current car its an area prone to scratching, but it is quite a high lip...

same for rear arched forward of the rear wheels..do VW put any protection there? or do drivers opt for mudguards to stop gravel flicking back onto that area?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JBirchy on 13 November 2013, 14:05

Quote from: KyleB on 09 November 2013, 11:24

Croz my DBP car has similar marks like that are on yours that can be seen in certain light. Any idea what it is and how your detailer sorted it?

They are a combination of buffer trails (inflicted by using polishing pad/paste combination which is too aggressive) and general swirl marks (inflicted by using a sponge/drying blade/chamois leather).

The way to remove these effectively is to use a machine polisher with medium/fine grade polish and a soft/medium polishing pad. A detailer will be able to assess the paint and remove the marks pretty easily (Gordon @ Defined Details who are featured in the above post are a well established and quality company!).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Blades72 on 13 November 2013, 15:49

Had car detailed by D4Detail of Lincoln and fitted Richbrook tax disc holder.

(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag133/Blades1972/GolfGTI027_zps3a2ab81a.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag133/Blades1972/GolfGTI029_zpsb578ce54.jpg)(http://i1302.p[img]http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag133/Blades1972/GolfGTI043_zps35e889e9.jpg)(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag133/Blades1972/GolfGTI047_zps07a079d8.jpg)(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag133/Blades1972/GolfGTI035_zps9d2a196c.jpg)[/img]
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag133/Blades1972/GolfGTI045_zpsce8a4114.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 13 November 2013, 16:45

^^^^ That looks awesome Blades!


Finally today at 297 miles my GTI got its first wash and is now white again instead of brownish.
I won't take photos as it will look crap next to all those shots of cars that have been detailed!!
Mine just had a quick wash as it's the first spare hour I've had for weeks and weeks.


Things I noted during the first wash:

It's cold out.

It's my first white GTI for 20 years and I've now realised after two grey and one silver car that I cannot take any short cuts or washing 'holidays' with this colour!! It doesn't forgive!!

There is a certain amount of industrial fallout on it so it will need some iron-x which will probably wait til next spring now when I will really get to work on it. Pointless doing much at this time of year (yes I'm lazy and don't like the cold!!)

The rear calipers aren't finished very well.

When I first clapped eyes on the Austins I really thought I'd form a loving relationship with them as they looked to be a nice easy to clean design after years of intricate alloys like BBSs.
WRONG! Dave (HA54SYM) mentioned a while ago that they were a pig to clean due to the lip that doesn't actually become apparent until you clean them. Boy was he right. It took me as long to clean the wheels as it did the rest of the filthy car. Grrrrr.
My mind is now made up and the BBSs will be going on the mk7 as soon as I can be arsed to clean them up properly and get a tyre fitted to one of them.
The actual design style of the Austins has grown on me and I like the look of them in the flesh more than photos.

Today I lifted the bonnet for the first time. Just to have a nose. I did think about putting the OSRAM cornering bulbs in but it was cold so I just shut the bonnet again. Another day eh….

And I did think about doing a VCDS scan just for the hell of it as to me the sound actuator in the mk7 doesn't sound anywhere near as sweet as the mk6 and more like a 3 cylinder Polo so I wondered if I have a misfire? I'm guessing not as the car goes well enough within reason and there are no warning lights on. But it was cold so I didn't bother…



So, now I have got up close and personal with the GTI for the first time I have the following thoughts - I should have got a five door.
I should have got grey.
I can see a lot of cost cutting but that's balanced by a much better spec as standard so I'll not moan about that.

I'm not suddenly regretting waiting for an R. The alloys look nicer on the R but that's about it. The small turbo'd GTI suits my needs far better.
If someone was to walk up to me and offer me a small profit on the GTI as they couldn't be bothered to wait for a new build I'd take the money but I don't think I'd go out and order and R at a discount.
I'd just order another GTI or more likely a GTD.
There's just something that feels right about the mk7 GTI.

Apart from the sluggish engine response...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 07 December 2013, 11:45

Washed mine, polished with AutoGlym SRP and then a coat or Gloss Finish for protection. Can't take decent photos though :rolleyes:

(http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab194/kyle_l_brown/IMG_4913_zps361eea76.jpg)
(http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab194/kyle_l_brown/IMG_4912_zps6ca25baa.jpg)

Nice and shiny, had compliments from the postman mid wash too  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 07 December 2013, 13:16

That looks the nuts Kyle !

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: noobmonkey on 07 December 2013, 14:34

Wow the black looks awesome when cleaned! Great job Kyle! :) - Do still love the whites though hehe

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: linc-dub on 07 December 2013, 16:03

Looks good Blades - I'll keep an eye out for you in the county - haven't spotted another GTD or GTI since getting mine on 1st Nov.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 07 December 2013, 19:01

That looks the nuts Kyle, bloody hell. Flat or metallic black?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 08 December 2013, 08:57

Thanks for the comments guys. Joe its the metallic black.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 08 December 2013, 10:09

Amazing Kyle, too shiny to drive it now!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: noobmonkey on 09 December 2013, 17:50

Today i learnt some things about the car (GTD), that i probably should have learnt or known already! But had been bugging me slightly. (First new car in quite a while!)

Why is stop start so intermittent!
Ahhhh Aircon!
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/77845919/CarDials/2013-12-09%2017.28.24.jpg)
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/77845919/CarDials/2013-12-09%2017.28.31.jpg)

Also (no pictures), but whyyyyy when i used VCDS to use fog lights instead of main beams on come home/leave home functions did they not come on? - ahhhhhhhhhh lights settings must be set to automatic, if off they wont work. (Not sure that was the case with the others? - but is the case with Foggies and auto...)

Anyway, i'm sure you all already knew those facts, but i'm happier now, hehe!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 09 December 2013, 20:17

Quote from: noobmonkey on 09 December 2013, 17:50

Also (no pictures), but whyyyyy when i used VCDS to use fog lights instead of main beams on come home/leave home functions did they not come on? - ahhhhhhhhhh lights settings must be set to automatic, if off they wont work. (Not sure that was the case with the others? - but is the case with Foggies and auto...)

Anyway, i'm sure you all already knew those facts, but i'm happier now, hehe!

Ooh you have VCDS and you're local  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: noobmonkey on 09 December 2013, 22:07

i do kinda, borrowing the cable from a work colleague, but you are more then welcome to pop by and use or i'll pop over that way :0 - not a problem at all :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 11 December 2013, 21:02

Quote from: noobmonkey on 09 December 2013, 22:07

i do kinda, borrowing the cable from a work colleague, but you are more then welcome to pop by and use or i'll pop over that way :0 - not a problem at all :)

Cheers, what have you done to yours? Quite fancy the chirp on lock/unlock... not really worth bothering you for though!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: noobmonkey on 11 December 2013, 21:05

Haha well, so far only the chirp on unlock) - decided I didn't want it on lock :P - and the foggies on coming/leaving home function :) - rather minimal so far, but looking through the options :)

Those ones are nice and easy to do. It does help that my wifi extends to my car, so i can just sit with the laptop and use the forum as i go :)

Really not a problem (And I'm in Brighton/hove on Friday for a meeting finishing at 4ish).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 11 December 2013, 21:06

Got a plain black magnetic tax disc holder on ebay and bought a GTI sticker seperately to go on it.

And voila!

(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/justinwanstall/af77c505-e8de-4f16-a2c9-0f94ba4f97f0_zps3f9eb952.jpg)

Cheaper and easier to put a disc in than one of those fiddly richbrook ones  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: noobmonkey on 11 December 2013, 21:10

Awesome job :0

Giggling slightly at the word "no" in the top right corner on that pic ;) - it's like it's telling you to try again :P

(http://i.imgur.com/0Y0VP1H.png)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 11 December 2013, 21:27

Quote from: noobmonkey on 11 December 2013, 21:10

Awesome job :0

Giggling slightly at the word "no" in the top right corner on that pic ;) - it's like it's telling you to try again :P

Ha ha, I actually cropped the original pic as it was taken on top of some post and my address was in full view.  I should've waited until it's in the windscreen but still waiting for the disc to arrive  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 14 December 2013, 13:57

Dropped the car off for tints and roof wrap, I know it won't be everyone's cup of tea but I'll put some before and after picks up when I get it back tomorrow

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 14 December 2013, 14:28

And I've got some 15mm spacers to fit for the rears as I don't the wheels look right in the arches

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 2014GTi on 14 December 2013, 14:35

Quote from: GrahamFR on 14 December 2013, 14:28

And I've got some 15mm spacers to fit for the rears as I don't the wheels look right in the arches

And the modding begins for you...... I am keeping mine more or less standard, I will probably replace the internal interior bulbs for LED versions and the H7 static cornering bulbs.
Out of interest, why do these static cornering bulbs actually function and I can say I've noticed them working so far  :undecided:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 14 December 2013, 15:17

Do you mean how do they function and you can't say you've seen them working?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 2014GTi on 14 December 2013, 15:22

Quote from: GrahamFR on 14 December 2013, 15:17

Do you mean how do they function and you can't say you've seen them working?

Can't say I've noticed them function.
I assume these come on when your turning left and right?  :embarrassed:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTI7me on 14 December 2013, 15:36

Quote from: GrahamFR on 14 December 2013, 14:28

And I've got some 15mm spacers to fit for the rears as I don't the wheels look right in the arches

Make sure you add some pictures for us to see the spacers. Before and after would be nice  :smiley:

J

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dippy_x on 14 December 2013, 15:59

Quote from: 2014GTi on 14 December 2013, 15:22

Quote from: GrahamFR on 14 December 2013, 15:17

Do you mean how do they function and you can't say you've seen them working?

Can't say I've noticed them function.
I assume these come on when your turning left and right?  :embarrassed:

You should see the light come on when you turn left or right at low speed.  It should be quite easy to notice!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 2014GTi on 14 December 2013, 16:02

Quote from: dippy_x on 14 December 2013, 15:59

Quote from: 2014GTi on 14 December 2013, 15:22

Quote from: GrahamFR on 14 December 2013, 15:17

Do you mean how do they function and you can't say you've seen them working?

Can't say I've noticed them function.
I assume these come on when your turning left and right?  :embarrassed:

You should see the light come on when you turn left or right at low speed.  It should be quite easy to notice!

Not to worry, just pulled the trigger on some Philips Blue Vision Extremes.....  :laugh: :shocked:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 14 December 2013, 16:07

Quote from: 2014GTi on 14 December 2013, 16:02

Quote from: dippy_x on 14 December 2013, 15:59

Quote from: 2014GTi on 14 December 2013, 15:22

Quote from: GrahamFR on 14 December 2013, 15:17

Do you mean how do they function and you can't say you've seen them working?

Can't say I've noticed them function.
I assume these come on when your turning left and right?  :embarrassed:

You should see the light come on when you turn left or right at low speed.  It should be quite easy to notice!

Not to worry, just pulled the trigger on some Philips Blue Vision Extremes.....  :laugh: :shocked:

I can't believe you have not noticed them. They are so obvious at night especially when your going round corners slowly

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 2014GTi on 14 December 2013, 16:10

Quote from: CraigW on 14 December 2013, 16:07

Quote from: 2014GTi on 14 December 2013, 16:02

Quote from: dippy_x on 14 December 2013, 15:59

Quote from: 2014GTi on 14 December 2013, 15:22

Quote from: GrahamFR on 14 December 2013, 15:17

Do you mean how do they function and you can't say you've seen them working?

Can't say I've noticed them function.
I assume these come on when your turning left and right?  :embarrassed:

You should see the light come on when you turn left or right at low speed.  It should be quite easy to notice!

Not to worry, just pulled the trigger on some Philips Blue Vision Extremes.....  :laugh: :shocked:

I can't believe you have not noticed them. They are so obvious at night especially when your going round corners slowly

I will re-check, all my lighting options in CMS are definately turn on, but one is set to medium sensitivity....  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 14 December 2013, 17:53

Quote from: GrahamFR on 14 December 2013, 13:57

Dropped the car off for tints and roof wrap, I know it won't be everyone's cup of tea but I'll put some before and after picks up when I get it back tomorrow

What tints have you gone for? I was told the front ones are already at legal limit but would like them to be darker!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jimble on 14 December 2013, 17:55

Quote from: 2014GTi on 14 December 2013, 16:10

Quote from: CraigW on 14 December 2013, 16:07

Quote from: 2014GTi on 14 December 2013, 16:02

Quote from: dippy_x on 14 December 2013, 15:59

Quote from: 2014GTi on 14 December 2013, 15:22

Quote from: GrahamFR on 14 December 2013, 15:17

Do you mean how do they function and you can't say you've seen them working?

Can't say I've noticed them function.
I assume these come on when your turning left and right?  :embarrassed:

You should see the light come on when you turn left or right at low speed.  It should be quite easy to notice!

Not to worry, just pulled the trigger on some Philips Blue Vision Extremes.....  :laugh: :shocked:

I can't believe you have not noticed them. They are so obvious at night especially when your going round corners slowly

I will re-check, all my lighting options in CMS are definately turn on, but one is set to medium sensitivity....  :smiley:

FYI, they don't work when in ECO mode which is rediculous!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 2014GTi on 14 December 2013, 18:40

Quote from: Jimble on 14 December 2013, 17:55

Quote from: 2014GTi on 14 December 2013, 16:10

Quote from: CraigW on 14 December 2013, 16:07

Quote from: 2014GTi on 14 December 2013, 16:02

Quote from: dippy_x on 14 December 2013, 15:59

Quote from: 2014GTi on 14 December 2013, 15:22

Quote from: GrahamFR on 14 December 2013, 15:17

Do you mean how do they function and you can't say you've seen them working?

Can't say I've noticed them function.
I assume these come on when your turning left and right?  :embarrassed:

You should see the light come on when you turn left or right at low speed.  It should be quite easy to notice!

Not to worry, just pulled the trigger on some Philips Blue Vision Extremes.....  :laugh: :shocked:

I can't believe you have not noticed them. They are so obvious at night especially when your going round corners slowly

I will re-check, all my lighting options in CMS are definately turn on, but one is set to medium sensitivity....  :smiley:

FYI, they don't work when in ECO mode which is rediculous!!

hahe, that would explain why then, as I have only been driving about in Eco mostly.... just letting the car run in before I start giving it the full beans.
I am however giving it mixed style driving in Eco mode  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 14 December 2013, 19:49

Quote from: monsta on 14 December 2013, 17:53

Quote from: GrahamFR on 14 December 2013, 13:57

Dropped the car off for tints and roof wrap, I know it won't be everyone's cup of tea but I'll put some before and after picks up when I get it back tomorrow

What tints have you gone for? I was told the front ones are already at legal limit but would like them to be darker!

Dark as possible on fronts and dark black on back. If they are already legal limit on the front then I guess I'll be slightly illegal but I don't think they were. I'll get some picks up tomorrow

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 15 December 2013, 06:08

You would be surprised how light the legal tint is. Something like 25% which is what 99% of manufacturers tint to. Not sure about VWs but some manufacturers mark what tint is on the front side windows - worth a look. Also the police have been cracking down on illegal tints since as long as I can remember so expect a 'tug' anytime soon!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: stiggy786 on 15 December 2013, 11:02

This is the official line. Max 25% tint for windscreen, max 30% for front windows, no limit for rear windows.

www.gov.uk/tinted-vehicle-window-rules

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr Savage on 15 December 2013, 12:10

Jimble I always wondered why in Individual mode on DCC the "Lighting" had an Eco, Sport or Normal setting, haha that's really silly.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 15 December 2013, 12:22

As promised, before and after shots. Also, im off to the pics in an hour and then it will be dark so leaving spacers till tuesday (off to BCS tomorrow :grin:).

(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/DSC_0081_zpsa70067bd.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/DSC_0081_zpsa70067bd.jpg.html)
(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0006_zpstr7dsloz.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0006_zpstr7dsloz.jpg.html)

I had the lip left on the spoiler, what do people think?...

(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/DSC_0005_zps0ururz8o.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/DSC_0005_zps0ururz8o.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 15 December 2013, 12:45

Back and front shots. All work carried out wonderfully by Sean @ Carbon Creations in Burton in case anyone is wondering.

(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/DSC_0003_zps7c67839b.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/DSC_0003_zps7c67839b.jpg.html)
(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/DSC_0002_zpsd0b93b3d.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/DSC_0002_zpsd0b93b3d.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr Savage on 15 December 2013, 13:06

Looks great mate. I'm not sure if I would have left the lip on the roof but I guess it does look kinda cool. How much did that set you back? How much tint you got on the fronts? Rears are 100% right?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 15 December 2013, 13:21

Quote from: Mr Savage on 15 December 2013, 13:06

Looks great mate. I'm not sure if I would have left the lip on the roof but I guess it does look kinda cool. How much did that set you back? How much tint you got on the fronts? Rears are 100% right?

Never asked, they are a bit darker than before and considerably lighter than the backs so I should be ok. Cost £300 all in

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 15 December 2013, 15:26

Love the roof and mirror wrap mate, would of done the same if I had white. Not keen on the lip like but might look different in real life.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gordor on 15 December 2013, 16:29

Cleaned the lights, rear window, boot opening badge and the registration plate before the friendly rozzers stop me...apart from that reckon I must have one of the dirtiest mk 7 around

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Misterp on 15 December 2013, 17:00

Quote from: Gordor on 15 December 2013, 16:29

Cleaned the lights, rear window, boot opening badge and the registration plate before the friendly rozzers stop me...apart from that reckon I must have one of the dirtiest mk 7 around

I think my deep black dirt would run yours close.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 15 December 2013, 17:02

Quote from: KyleB on 15 December 2013, 15:26

Love the roof and mirror wrap mate, would of done the same if I had white. Not keen on the lip like but might look different in real life.

Thanks mate, i think the lip looks better on the pic of the rear of the car than it does from above, hopefully bcs's photos will do it more justice tomorrow

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gordor on 15 December 2013, 17:05

Quote from: Misterp on 15 December 2013, 17:00

Quote from: Gordor on 15 December 2013, 16:29

Cleaned the lights, rear window, boot opening badge and the registration plate before the friendly rozzers stop me...apart from that reckon I must have one of the dirtiest mk 7 around

I think my deep black dirt would run yours close.

Ha ha...should start a dirty thread and vote  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 2014GTi on 15 December 2013, 20:31

Gave my GTi it's first wash today and applied aqua wax.
Ordered some cleaning bits, LED bulbs and Phillips Blue Vision H7 bulbs.  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: stuart.cameron on 15 December 2013, 22:28

Quote from: Gordor on 15 December 2013, 17:05

Quote from: Misterp on 15 December 2013, 17:00

Quote from: Gordor on 15 December 2013, 16:29

Cleaned the lights, rear window, boot opening badge and the registration plate before the friendly rozzers stop me...apart from that reckon I must have one of the dirtiest mk 7 around

I think my deep black dirt would run yours close.

Ha ha...should start a dirty thread and vote  :smiley:

Wait until i get my GTD :) This is what my Polo looks like just now...

(http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/7145/9yd4.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 2014GTi on 15 December 2013, 22:35

Oh my, that is proper dirty :(

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Misterp on 16 December 2013, 00:50

Stuart you win!!! :grin: :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ginagee on 16 December 2013, 10:09

Pure Filth  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dippy_x on 16 December 2013, 19:21

Are those wrapped door mirrors?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 16 December 2013, 21:49

Right everybody I was going to be showing off my shiny New exhaust but turns out there are some differences between ours and the mk6, so you won't be seeing anything this side of Xmas. Good news is the oem is very restrictive so a full tbe should see great results!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kevinm on 16 December 2013, 22:12

Quote from: GrahamFR on 16 December 2013, 21:49

Right everybody I was going to be showing off my shiny New exhaust but turns out there are some differences between ours and the mk6, so you won't be seeing anything this side of Xmas. Good news is the oem is very restrictive so a full tbe should see great results!

How do they tell if an exhaust is restrictive?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 16 December 2013, 22:57

Quote from: stuart.cameron on 15 December 2013, 22:28

Wait until i get my GTD :) This is what my Polo looks like just now...

(http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/7145/9yd4.jpg)

Are those pressed plates? Considering them myself but reading about legal issues...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 17 December 2013, 08:02

Quote from: kevinm on 16 December 2013, 22:12

Quote from: GrahamFR on 16 December 2013, 21:49

Right everybody I was going to be showing off my shiny New exhaust but turns out there are some differences between ours and the mk6, so you won't be seeing anything this side of Xmas. Good news is the oem is very restrictive so a full tbe should see great results!

How do they tell if an exhaust is restrictive?

Because you can see it, the pipe goes large and then very tight, it's probably how it develops the low down torque that we have. For full and better description ask nige at bcs he has a post on here regarding the system

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: stuart.cameron on 17 December 2013, 09:11

Quote from: monsta on 16 December 2013, 22:57

Quote from: stuart.cameron on 15 December 2013, 22:28

Wait until i get my GTD :) This is what my Polo looks like just now...

(http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/7145/9yd4.jpg)

Are those pressed plates? Considering them myself but reading about legal issues...

Yup, never had an issue apart from one time when I got stopped for speeding. He just said they were illegal and get them changed, tried to tell him they weren't as they have the appropriate stamps etc. he wasn't having any of it.

Other than that I've had them for 2 years and never had an issue.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 17 December 2013, 09:22

Quote from: stuart.cameron on 17 December 2013, 09:11

Yup, never had an issue apart from one time when I got stopped for speeding. He just said they were illegal and get them changed, tried to tell him they weren't as they have the appropriate stamps etc. he wasn't having any of it.

Other than that I've had them for 2 years and never had an issue.

Hmm tempting, I do prefer the look of them!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 17 December 2013, 13:35

Just put 15mm spacers on before and after:(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0007_zpsivvlk787.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0007_zpsivvlk787.jpg.html)(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0010_zpsus1byncd.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0010_zpsus1byncd.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 17 December 2013, 13:38

Also took sticker using acetone nail varnish remover and a cloth. Not perfect but better, took about an hour of impatient work, so a normal person could do better lol(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/DSC_0016_zpsbmbhm7tf.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/DSC_0016_zpsbmbhm7tf.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 17 December 2013, 14:58

I am a genius :grin: a little suede restorer and a polishing brush and Ta-da!(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/DSC_0017_zpsrv6jlg56.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/DSC_0017_zpsrv6jlg56.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mark V GTD on 17 December 2013, 15:08

Quote from: stuart.cameron on 17 December 2013, 09:11

Yup, never had an issue apart from one time when I got stopped for speeding. He just said they were illegal and get them changed, tried to tell him they weren't as they have the appropriate stamps etc. he wasn't having any of it.

Normally its the absence of the refelctive layer that renders pressed plates illegal rather than the font.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ian.C on 17 December 2013, 15:55

Quote from: GrahamFR on 17 December 2013, 14:58

I am a genius :grin: a little suede restorer and a polishing brush and Ta-da!(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/DSC_0017_zpsrv6jlg56.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/DSC_0017_zpsrv6jlg56.jpg.html)

Good effort....might have to get the Misses to have a go....

Ian

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 17 December 2013, 15:58

And hopefully it will fade in the sun on the front sticker

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTI7me on 17 December 2013, 16:01

You got a picture of the side of the car now you have the spacers on? Looking good so far!

J

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 17 December 2013, 16:23

Quote from: GTI7me on 17 December 2013, 16:01

You got a picture of the side of the car now you have the spacers on? Looking good so far!

J

Ask and you shall receive. It's a bit dark now but if you compare these two against my previous ones on here you get the idea.(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/DSC_0018_zpszjdmskma.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/DSC_0018_zpszjdmskma.jpg.html)(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/DSC_0019_zpsyo28cpmo.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/DSC_0019_zpsyo28cpmo.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ian.C on 17 December 2013, 16:26

Quote from: Mark V GTD on 17 December 2013, 15:08

Quote from: stuart.cameron on 17 December 2013, 09:11

Yup, never had an issue apart from one time when I got stopped for speeding. He just said they were illegal and get them changed, tried to tell him they weren't as they have the appropriate stamps etc. he wasn't having any of it.

Normally its the absence of the refelctive layer that renders pressed plates illegal rather than the font.

If they have the postcode of the manufacture with the BS number and the lettering/spacing are correct with reflective base....they are totally legal. We have had them on several cars over many years with no problems what so ever.

I always buy from http://www.dubmeister.co.uk/webshop/uk-legal-pressed-metal-plates/ (http://www.dubmeister.co.uk/webshop/uk-legal-pressed-metal-plates/)

Thanx
Ian

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTI7me on 17 December 2013, 17:58

Thanks Graham, they are definitely on my to do list! I can't contain myself, i want remap/tuning box, exhaust, coil overs and spacers. So far anyway  :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

J

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 17 December 2013, 18:02

No problem buddy

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: peterdoherty on 17 December 2013, 20:18

got pulled over by the cops 'just so they could have a closer look' on the way home from work lol

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JellyB on 17 December 2013, 21:36

Wired up a dashcam, extra bluetooth handsfree kit, three phone chargers.  :nerd:
Scotchguarded interior, lined the boot and seat backs with automotive carpet.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kevinm on 17 December 2013, 22:13

Quote from: JellyB on 17 December 2013, 21:36

Wired up a dashcam, extra bluetooth handsfree kit, three phone chargers.  :nerd:
Scotchguarded interior, lined the boot and seat backs with automotive carpet.

Which dashcam did you go for?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JellyB on 17 December 2013, 22:48

I went for the mini 0801 as recommended by a couple of other members :)

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=261133.0 (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=261133.0)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 18 December 2013, 06:29

Quote from: JellyB on 17 December 2013, 21:36

Wired up a dashcam, extra bluetooth handsfree kit, three phone chargers.  :nerd:
Scotchguarded interior, lined the boot and seat backs with automotive carpet.

You lined the Seat backs with automotive carpet? Can I ask why and for you to explain this one a bit to me, is it for sound proofing?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 18 December 2013, 09:01

early morning frivolities before work involved putting my OE GTI plate holder on, and then thats me done till Jan, i'll stop hogging this thread  :smiley:
(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/DSC_0022_zpsfdsx00lv.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/DSC_0022_zpsfdsx00lv.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JellyB on 18 December 2013, 20:16

Quote from: GrahamFR on 18 December 2013, 06:29

You lined the Seat backs with automotive carpet? Can I ask why and for you to explain this one a bit to me, is it for sound proofing?

It was just to protect the original boot floor and seat backs from stuff that goes in and out of my car as I use it for work. I didn't go for a vw liner as I thought it would muffle the sub, but it's such a low volume unit it didnt matter in the end.

However, now I have put my own liner in I was able to get it so that the seat backs are covered even with the seats down. So that turned out better and it was only £20 for the roll from Amazon.  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 18 December 2013, 20:57

Swapped the front indicator bulbs for LED replacement ones for more of an instant on/off effect - it's the little things  :smiley:

I would show you a video but it's chucking it down outside!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 2014GTi on 18 December 2013, 21:22

Quote from: monsta on 18 December 2013, 20:57

Swapped the front indicator bulbs for LED replacement ones for more of an instant on/off effect - it's the little things  :smiley:

I would show you a video but it's chucking it down outside!

Were they hard to fit? Which ones did you buy and any issues with bulb / CANbus warnings? :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: jivemonkey on 18 December 2013, 21:29

I did this on my Mk6 but found the connection to be a little unreliable..would tend to get random bulb out warnings as vibrations caused them to come loose!

What bulb size are we talking for the Mk7? Would certainly be very interested in this mod..

Good work!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 18 December 2013, 22:13

Quote from: jivemonkey on 18 December 2013, 21:29

I did this on my Mk6 but found the connection to be a little unreliable..would tend to get random bulb out warnings as vibrations caused them to come loose!

What bulb size are we talking for the Mk7? Would certainly be very interested in this mod..

Good work!

Quote from: 2014GTi on 18 December 2013, 21:22

Were they hard to fit? Which ones did you buy and any issues with bulb / CANbus warnings? :)

They are H21W bulbs.  Easy to fit, on the back of the headlight clusters you just turn the circular access panel to reveal the connectors in the headlight and just turn the holder so it comes out.  Replace bulb and reverse process.  Takes 5 minutes, I did it in the pouring rain as the postman had delivered the bulbs whilst at work and I'm impatient!

These were the ones I got;

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/141121710841?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/141121710841?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 2014GTi on 19 December 2013, 07:09

Ordered, cheers mate :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: jivemonkey on 19 December 2013, 09:42

Quote from: monsta on 18 December 2013, 22:13

I did it in the pouring rain as the postman had delivered the bulbs whilst at work and I'm impatient!

These were the ones I got;

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/141121710841?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/141121710841?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649)

Sounds like something I'd do! How have you found them? Are they just as bright as the originals? I only ask as the LEDs can be more difficult to see in daylight, I might get them and do a side by side comparison to see whether there's much difference..just for fun  :grin:

Aside from the H7 Philips Blue Vision - the car's going to be a full LED/ Xenon fest!  :nerd:

Collecting tomorrow.... :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: stuart.cameron on 19 December 2013, 13:04

Ordered some :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Misterp on 19 December 2013, 13:15

Picked up the motor after it had the strut mount on the driver side suspension replaced.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr Savage on 19 December 2013, 13:42

Quote from: Misterp on 19 December 2013, 13:15

Picked up the motor after it had the strut mount on the driver side suspension replaced.

Has it made the suspension silent on even bumpy roads?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JBirchy on 19 December 2013, 13:45

Quote from: 2014GTi on 19 December 2013, 07:09

Ordered, cheers mate :)

Me too! Car isn't even due until March but you've gotta have that instant on/off effect if the rest of them are LEDs!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JBirchy on 19 December 2013, 13:49

Quote from: GrahamFR on 17 December 2013, 16:23

Quote from: GTI7me on 17 December 2013, 16:01

You got a picture of the side of the car now you have the spacers on? Looking good so far!

J

Ask and you shall receive. It's a bit dark now but if you compare these two against my previous ones on here you get the idea.(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/DSC_0018_zpszjdmskma.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/DSC_0018_zpszjdmskma.jpg.html)

Looks mega with the spacers on! May well have to do that too. Any issues with requiring longer wheel bolts?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 19 December 2013, 13:52

Quote from: JBirchy on 19 December 2013, 13:49

Quote from: GrahamFR on 17 December 2013, 16:23

Quote from: GTI7me on 17 December 2013, 16:01

You got a picture of the side of the car now you have the spacers on? Looking good so far!

J

Ask and you shall receive. It's a bit dark now but if you compare these two against my previous ones on here you get the idea.(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/DSC_0018_zpszjdmskma.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/DSC_0018_zpszjdmskma.jpg.html)

Looks mega with the spacers on! May well have to do that too. Any issues with requiring longer wheel bolts?

Not that I know of, so long as you get a decent quality of spacer the extra length bolts should be fine also

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTI7me on 19 December 2013, 13:55

Which spacers did you go for Graham? Got a link?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 19 December 2013, 13:58

15mm Hubcentric ones from Royal Wax.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/royalwax
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251288025552?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_3257wt_904

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTI7me on 19 December 2013, 14:02

Quote from: GrahamFR on 19 December 2013, 13:58

15mm Hubcentric ones from Royal Wax.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/royalwax
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251288025552?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_3257wt_904

Cheers for the link Graham. Only thing that concerns me is the fact that there is no locking wheel nut supplied with them  :undecided:

J

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 19 December 2013, 14:15

Quote from: GTI7me on 19 December 2013, 14:02

Quote from: GrahamFR on 19 December 2013, 13:58

15mm Hubcentric ones from Royal Wax.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/royalwax
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251288025552?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_3257wt_904

Cheers for the link Graham. Only thing that concerns me is the fact that there is no locking wheel nut supplied with them  :undecided:

J

That concerns me also, but im going to get a long locking wheel nut (x2) to solve this.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ian.C on 19 December 2013, 16:13

Done nowt.....just out enjoying it....

(https://scontent-b-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/1488138_10151909985126406_818050190_n.jpg)

Ian

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 2014GTi on 19 December 2013, 16:46

My Philips buld have arrived only to find out they are the wrong ones!!
They have sent me the X-tremeVision and not the BlueVision  :cry: :angry: :sad:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Misterp on 19 December 2013, 23:06

Quote from: Mr Savage on 19 December 2013, 13:42

Quote from: Misterp on 19 December 2013, 13:15

Picked up the motor after it had the strut mount on the driver side suspension replaced.

Has it made the suspension silent on even bumpy roads?

The few miles I have driven today seems more silent. The brakes seem sharper too either that or my dads 57 plate focus brakes are crap. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 20 December 2013, 13:14

Quote from: jivemonkey on 19 December 2013, 09:42

Sounds like something I'd do! How have you found them? Are they just as bright as the originals? I only ask as the LEDs can be more difficult to see in daylight, I might get them and do a side by side comparison to see whether there's much difference..just for fun  :grin:

Aside from the H7 Philips Blue Vision - the car's going to be a full LED/ Xenon fest!  :nerd:

Collecting tomorrow.... :laugh:

Quote from: JBirchy on 19 December 2013, 13:45

Quote from: 2014GTi on 19 December 2013, 07:09

Ordered, cheers mate :)

Me too! Car isn't even due until March but you've gotta have that instant on/off effect if the rest of them are LEDs!

Right folks I think they are OK in terms of brightness, a little less noticeable though.

Here's a video of them in action (now the blue skies are back) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i40jrE8FNTg (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i40jrE8FNTg)

I've ordered another set on ebay, bit more expensive but I think I would prefer a little more brightness:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/370886793297?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/370886793297?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JBirchy on 20 December 2013, 13:46

Quote from: monsta on 20 December 2013, 13:14

Quote from: jivemonkey on 19 December 2013, 09:42

Sounds like something I'd do! How have you found them? Are they just as bright as the originals? I only ask as the LEDs can be more difficult to see in daylight, I might get them and do a side by side comparison to see whether there's much difference..just for fun  :grin:

Aside from the H7 Philips Blue Vision - the car's going to be a full LED/ Xenon fest!  :nerd:

Collecting tomorrow.... :laugh:

Quote from: JBirchy on 19 December 2013, 13:45

Quote from: 2014GTi on 19 December 2013, 07:09

Ordered, cheers mate :)

Me too! Car isn't even due until March but you've gotta have that instant on/off effect if the rest of them are LEDs!

Right folks I think they are OK in terms of brightness, a little less noticeable though.

Here's a video of them in action (now the blue skies are back) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i40jrE8FNTg (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i40jrE8FNTg)

I've ordered another set on ebay, bit more expensive but I think I would prefer a little more brightness:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/370886793297?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/370886793297?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)

Yeah they look good, but I think I would also prefer a little more brightness. Let us know how you get on with the newer ones!  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MajorKhan on 20 December 2013, 14:10

Hi picking my car up xmas eve (mi prezzie to mi self) what bulbs do I need to change interior and exerior pls.....a quick list would be good

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 2014GTi on 20 December 2013, 18:26

Quote from: monsta on 20 December 2013, 13:14

Quote from: jivemonkey on 19 December 2013, 09:42

Sounds like something I'd do! How have you found them? Are they just as bright as the originals? I only ask as the LEDs can be more difficult to see in daylight, I might get them and do a side by side comparison to see whether there's much difference..just for fun  :grin:

Aside from the H7 Philips Blue Vision - the car's going to be a full LED/ Xenon fest!  :nerd:

Collecting tomorrow.... :laugh:

Doh!!! I wen't and bought the first ones  :cry: Let me know how you get on with the second set.....  :embarrassed:

Quote from: JBirchy on 19 December 2013, 13:45

Quote from: 2014GTi on 19 December 2013, 07:09

Ordered, cheers mate :)

Me too! Car isn't even due until March but you've gotta have that instant on/off effect if the rest of them are LEDs!

Right folks I think they are OK in terms of brightness, a little less noticeable though.

Here's a video of them in action (now the blue skies are back) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i40jrE8FNTg (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i40jrE8FNTg)

I've ordered another set on ebay, bit more expensive but I think I would prefer a little more brightness:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/370886793297?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/370886793297?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: jivemonkey on 20 December 2013, 23:33

Quote from: monsta on 20 December 2013, 13:14

I've ordered another set on ebay, bit more expensive but I think I would prefer a little more brightness:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/370886793297?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/370886793297?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)

These are coming up as white?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 21 December 2013, 10:06

Quote from: jivemonkey on 20 December 2013, 23:33

These are coming up as white?

Yep, the bulbs you're replacing are white

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: jivemonkey on 21 December 2013, 12:15

Quote from: monsta on 21 December 2013, 10:06

Quote from: jivemonkey on 20 December 2013, 23:33

These are coming up as white?

Yep, the bulbs you're replacing are white

Ahhh, I see, my bad, thought the others were amber but I guess the indicator housing that's amber. I think this is better actually as the amber ones were a bit harder to come by back in the day - probably not the case now?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JellyB on 23 December 2013, 11:47

Booked my car into the dealer for them to try to find the missing driver foot well lighting cable. :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 23 December 2013, 17:02

Fitted the brighter LED bulbs, much more like the standard filament ones now  :smiley:

Video to follow!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: stuart.cameron on 23 December 2013, 17:10

Quote from: monsta on 23 December 2013, 17:02

Fitted the brighter LED bulbs, much more like the standard filament ones now  :smiley:

Video to follow!

May have to return the other ones I bought...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 2014GTi on 23 December 2013, 17:23

Quote from: monsta on 23 December 2013, 17:02

Fitted the brighter LED bulbs, much more like the standard filament ones now  :smiley:

Video to follow!

Thanks for the update, I guess I will need to by these too since as I bought the first ones like yourself  :rolleyes:  :nerd:
So I am good to buy these or are you going to buy even better and brighter ones  :whistle: lol

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 23 December 2013, 17:55

Quote from: 2014GTi on 23 December 2013, 17:23

Thanks for the update, I guess I will need to by these too since as I bought the first ones like yourself  :rolleyes:  :nerd:
So I am good to buy these or are you going to buy even better and brighter ones  :whistle: lol

There isn't a huge amount of difference, the others were adequate but these are better than the first set so if you're buying some I'd recommend the bright ones.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: stuart.cameron on 23 December 2013, 20:05

Just bought the brighter ones and returned the other ones! Also got my Osram H7 night breakers for the cornering lights :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 24 December 2013, 10:08

Quote from: stuart.cameron on 23 December 2013, 20:05

Just bought the brighter ones and returned the other ones! Also got my Osram H7 night breakers for the cornering lights :)

Did they let you return the other ones?  Might just re-list them myself unless anyone here wants them?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: stuart.cameron on 24 December 2013, 11:51

Quote from: monsta on 24 December 2013, 10:08

Quote from: stuart.cameron on 23 December 2013, 20:05

Just bought the brighter ones and returned the other ones! Also got my Osram H7 night breakers for the cornering lights :)

Did they let you return the other ones?  Might just re-list them myself unless anyone here wants them?

It says in the listings returns within 14 days, buyer pays postage. Just messaged him to tell him I will be returning them

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Croz13 on 24 December 2013, 14:16

For all those that have ordered the less bright LED's & thinking of sending them back, these bulbs also fit the rear reverse lights. So I have just used these to complete the full LED effect.


Before
 (http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee109/croz_13/Golf%20GTI%20Mk7/adaafa3d-f781-4101-9fe4-ff5f3798d3a3.jpg)

Half n Half
(http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee109/croz_13/Golf%20GTI%20Mk7/192b7981-8fba-4864-9c93-25301d3faffa.jpg)

Complete LED
(http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee109/croz_13/Golf%20GTI%20Mk7/d36dd933-2e5c-493e-82c6-0f8224ed8cc8.jpg)

Will check the brightness comparison at night when it gets dark.

Thanks to Monsta for finding the bulb types  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jimble on 24 December 2013, 14:39

Nice one! Might order some of the brighter ones ready for when the car arrives. :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 2014GTi on 24 December 2013, 15:28

Quote from: Jimble on 24 December 2013, 14:39

Nice one! Might order some of the brighter ones ready for when the car arrives. :cool:

You don't need them.... Golf R has uber cool real LED strips for the front indicators  :whistle: :rolleyes: unless you mean for the reversing lights....

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 2014GTi on 24 December 2013, 15:58

Quote from: Croz13 on 24 December 2013, 14:16

For all those that have ordered the less bright LED's & thinking of sending them back, these bulbs also fit the rear reverse lights. So I have just used these to complete the full LED effect.

Will check the brightness comparison at night when it gets dark.

Thanks to Monsta for finding the bulb types  :wink:

Great news, I will keep the the dimmer ones for the reversing lights and buy a set of the brighter ones for the front indicators.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 2014GTi on 24 December 2013, 16:35

Hi guys,
Come to change my glovebox light for a LED and it's different to the vanity mirror lights.
This is a little Toshiba bulb rather than a mini-tube. Contacts are on one side only.
Any idea?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jimble on 24 December 2013, 16:47

Quote from: 2014GTi on 24 December 2013, 15:28

Quote from: Jimble on 24 December 2013, 14:39

Nice one! Might order some of the brighter ones ready for when the car arrives. :cool:

You don't need them.... Golf R has uber cool real LED strips for the front indicators  :whistle: :rolleyes: unless you mean for the reversing lights....

I did mean the reverse lights. :embarrassed:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: stuart.cameron on 25 December 2013, 10:39

Might just keep the less bright ones for the reverse lights

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 25 December 2013, 10:57

They don't look as bright as the normal bulbs though?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Croz13 on 25 December 2013, 11:14

Because the LED's give whiter light than the standard yellow halogen it's harder to pick up in the pic during the day, night pic below. I think there fine & look much better, completing the LED look.

(http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee109/croz_13/7e8c27f7-66be-497d-b362-f7acdfbdf8da.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 25 December 2013, 11:32

Ok looks good, might order a set. What about the indicators, you won't be able to photo them well no doubt but can you tell any difference or is it just to complete the ledness?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mihaelo1 on 25 December 2013, 11:34

Vau it looks great so now you have whole back of the car in LED light. Thanks for the picture. :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 2014GTi on 25 December 2013, 11:43

I took have used the less brighter LED bulbs for the reversing lights and they are good enough :)
Ordered the brighter set for the front indicators to fit and already got my Philips BlueVision for the static cornering lights (55w H7).

Anybody if we can get LED replacement for the glovebox halogen Toshiba bulb? :(

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Misterp on 25 December 2013, 12:42

At the risk of sounding a bit thick. Which 'less brighter Led' is everyone using for the reversing light. I am going to fit my osram cornering lights today may even look at the LEDs for the reversing lights and also order the led for the glove compartment considering its a different bulb

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 2014GTi on 25 December 2013, 12:55

Quote from: Misterp on 25 December 2013, 12:42

At the risk of sounding a bit thick. Which 'less brighter Led' is everyone using for the reversing light. I am going to fit my osram cornering lights today may even look at the LEDs for the reversing lights and also order the led for the glove compartment considering its a different bulb

Have a look at page five of this thread mate.
And the last few pages where you'll find the brighter LED's which cost £15.
The less bright ones are £10.

I don't know which LED bulb will fit my glovebox :(

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Croz13 on 25 December 2013, 13:01

Quote from: 2014GTi on 25 December 2013, 12:55

Quote from: Misterp on 25 December 2013, 12:42

At the risk of sounding a bit thick. Which 'less brighter Led' is everyone using for the reversing light. I am going to fit my osram cornering lights today may even look at the LEDs for the reversing lights and also order the led for the glove compartment considering its a different bulb

Have a look at page five of this thread mate.
And the last few pages where you'll find the brighter LED's which cost £15.
The less bright ones are £10.

I don't know which LED bulb will fit my glovebox :(

I believe the LED you need for the glove box is a 501 type. Pretty standard bulb & should be plenty on ebay

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Croz13 on 25 December 2013, 13:19

Just to clear up the last few posts:

The bulb types for the indicators & reverse lights are H21W (links below, Thanks to Monsta :wink:)
Less Bright ones -
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/141121710841?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649&clk_rvr_id=564938014684&afsrc=1

Vid of them used as indicators - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i40jrE8FNTg

More recent discovered brighter version for indicators/reverse lights -
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/370886793297?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649&clk_rvr_id=564928086690&afsrc=1

Bulb types to change on the GTI/GTD:
Vanity Lights: Festoon 38mm LED
Boot Light: Festoon 42mm LED
Glove Box Light: 501 also known as W5W LED
Corner Light: H7 (Can get LED versions now but most hav stuck to halogen)
Indicator: H21W LED
Reverse Light: H21W LED

Hope this helps  :smiley:
I had most of the above from my Scirocco so haven't got any links to the bulbs I have used

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 25 December 2013, 13:22

Fitted the boot tray liner which was an xmas gift from my Dad

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Misterp on 25 December 2013, 13:24

Quote from: Croz13 on 25 December 2013, 13:19

Just to clear up the last few posts:

The bulb types for the indicators & reverse lights are H21W (links below, Thanks to Monsta :wink:)
Less Bright ones -
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/141121710841?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649&clk_rvr_id=564938014684&afsrc=1

Vid of them used as indicators - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i40jrE8FNTg

More recent discovered brighter version for indicators/reverse lights -
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/370886793297?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649&clk_rvr_id=564928086690&afsrc=1

Bulb types to change on the GTI/GTD:
Vanity Lights: Festoon 38mm LED
Boot Light: Festoon 42mm LED
Glove Box Light: 501 also known as W5W LED
Corner Light: H7 (Can get LED versions now but most hav stuck to halogen)
Indicator: H21W LED
Reverse Light: H21W LED

Hope this helps  :smiley:
I had most of the above from my Scirocco so haven't got any links to the bulbs I have used

Mate your a legend.  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 2014GTi on 25 December 2013, 13:26

Cheers for the information guys,
Will the following be ok for my glovebox?
http://bit.ly/19vWWS8

I assume people have stuck with bulbs for the static H7's due to LED's still not matching their outputs? :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Misterp on 25 December 2013, 13:26

Quote from: monsta on 25 December 2013, 13:22

Fitted the boot tray liner which was an xmas gift from my Dad

They are cool and keep the car looking clean at the back only issue my brother in law has with his is that you can't drop the boot floor with it in

Finally got round to installing the static cornering lights. True to his word, jimble, wasn't that difficult. Bit awkward in the freezing conditions.

On to dinner at my brothers in Leicester.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 25 December 2013, 16:36

Even though it's Xmas and I said I wouldn't do anything I got bored and removed the restrictive 'snow' protector (if that's even what it is) for the air filter box. Pipercross panel filter should be breathing better for the new year. Here's the pic, not sure what its for but it's not needed, compared to my Leon the inside of the airbox stays incredibly clean, must be how the pipes are positioned

(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/DSC_0028_zpsgagtllm9.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/DSC_0028_zpsgagtllm9.jpg.html)
 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 25 December 2013, 18:15

Got some rubber mats today so I've fitted them. Think they're a lot better than the carpet ones personally. Let me know if anyone's bothered and I'll take some photos over the next days.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Simon C on 25 December 2013, 19:51

I let my dad have a shot when we dropped my granddad off after Christmas dinner.

So we went for a 20 mins outing and my dad loves the drive...and the gadgets. I had a BMW previously and whilst my dad says he prefers the look of the BMW he says he much prefers the interior and drive of the GTI.

I also stuck it in sport mode on the dual carriageway and he had a blast. He clearly remembers the track day we had with a Porsche about 4 years ago when they left the 911 in 3rd gear whilst hammering it. On this occasion dad left it in 4th and revved the bollo**s out of it and got close to a ton in it.....his conclusion "that is a fast car! a nice drive, but scary.'

Happy days and happy Christmas fellas.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: stiggy786 on 25 December 2013, 23:40

Quote from: KyleB on 25 December 2013, 18:15

Got some rubber mats today so I've fitted them. Think they're a lot better than the carpet ones personally. Let me know if anyone's bothered and I'll take some photos over the next days.

Yes please. How's the fit?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mihaelo1 on 26 December 2013, 08:41

You mean like these... :whistle:

(http://shrani.si/f/3l/b0/IBKLpPw/1/dsc00974.jpg)

(http://shrani.si/f/3p/rk/Rw8IalB/dsc009711.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 26 December 2013, 09:55

Quote from: KyleB on 25 December 2013, 18:15

Got some rubber mats today so I've fitted them. Think they're a lot better than the carpet ones personally. Let me know if anyone's bothered and I'll take some photos over the next days.

I prefer the look of these and ordered them with my car. Look newer for longer, and capture more dirt for easy hoovering out. Never had the mats that came with the car in it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 26 December 2013, 10:22

Yeah the rubber definitely looks better I think. My missus thinks they look a bit taxi like haha.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 26 December 2013, 10:24

If we had some proper dedicated mats like the GTI ones seen in Japan for £185 then i'd prefer the look of those, but vs the standard mats that come with the car, I do prefer the rubber ones.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: jivemonkey on 26 December 2013, 11:12

Looks very smart. Wouldn't have thought of that..

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: peterdoherty on 26 December 2013, 15:33

Just spent 4 hours cleaning it and applying some gtechniq i1 to the interior. 2nd time in 4 days I've spent most of the afternoon cleaning it!! Hate this weather!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: stiggy786 on 26 December 2013, 16:02

On the topic of mats - brief round up of the non-official/third party on the market:

Ebay's offerings:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_odkw=gti+mats&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR7.TRC1.A0.Xmk7+gti+mats&_nkw=mk7+gti+mats&_sacat=0

These are probably the nicest of the ebay bunch:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Golf-Mk7-2012-onwards-Fully-Tailored-Car-Mats-with-RED-LEATHER-GTI-LOGO-/181236848727?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Plat_Gen%3AMK+VII&hash=item2a328ed857

You can get some bespoke ones here but the font isn't perfect but nice quality. I specced Black base, red trim and GTI in red Calibri font.
http://www.ultimatecarmats.co.uk/choose_product.asp?model=2604 (Then check out the "UCM Luxury 900" to spec it)

Slim pickings, really.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Dan Burnley on 26 December 2013, 16:19

Where's all the GTD mats, all I can find are GTI ones??? :embarrassed:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jimble on 26 December 2013, 16:48

Quote from: stiggy786 on 26 December 2013, 16:02

On the topic of mats - brief round up of the non-official/third party on the market:

Ebay's offerings:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_odkw=gti+mats&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR7.TRC1.A0.Xmk7+gti+mats&_nkw=mk7+gti+mats&_sacat=0 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_odkw=gti+mats&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR7.TRC1.A0.Xmk7+gti+mats&_nkw=mk7+gti+mats&_sacat=0)

These are probably the nicest of the ebay bunch:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Golf-Mk7-2012-onwards-Fully-Tailored-Car-Mats-with-RED-LEATHER-GTI-LOGO-/181236848727?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Plat_Gen%3AMK+VII&hash=item2a328ed857 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Golf-Mk7-2012-onwards-Fully-Tailored-Car-Mats-with-RED-LEATHER-GTI-LOGO-/181236848727?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Plat_Gen%3AMK+VII&hash=item2a328ed857)

You can get some bespoke ones here but the font isn't perfect but nice quality. I specced Black base, red trim and GTI in red Calibri font.
http://www.ultimatecarmats.co.uk/choose_product.asp?model=2604 (http://www.ultimatecarmats.co.uk/choose_product.asp?model=2604) (Then check out the "UCM Luxury 900" to spec it)

Slim pickings, really.

Only problem with all these is none of them have the correct VW font, why won't they just make some OEM ones for the UK market?!  >:(

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: stiggy786 on 26 December 2013, 16:58

Quote from: Jimble on 26 December 2013, 16:48

Only problem with all these is none of them have the correct VW font, why won't they just make some OEM ones for the UK market?!  >:(

Absolutely. Even the times new roman option on the bespoke website is too tall and narrow for the GTI font.

I wonder if there's somewhere that will embroider a pattern you can upload to their site? There's no shortage of hi-res GTI lettering on google images.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 27 December 2013, 10:16

Quote from: stiggy786 on 26 December 2013, 16:58

Quote from: Jimble on 26 December 2013, 16:48

Only problem with all these is none of them have the correct VW font, why won't they just make some OEM ones for the UK market?!  >:(

Absolutely. Even the times new roman option on the bespoke website is too tall and narrow for the GTI font.

I wonder if there's somewhere that will embroider a pattern you can upload to their site? There's no shortage of hi-res GTI lettering on google images.

Yeah I'm not putting anything in mine without the correct logo on! 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Simon C on 27 December 2013, 21:20

Hosed it down with the hose at work to remove the surface crap it had picked up from the journey north. It made quite a difference.

....and also figured out the different light settings, including front and rear fogs. Still not Sussed the cornering 'bendy' front lights though...if they work it is not obvious.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 27 December 2013, 21:23

Quote from: Simon C on 27 December 2013, 21:20

Hosed it down with the hose at work to remove the surface crap it had picked up from the journey north. It made quite a difference.

....and also figured out the different light settings, including front and rear fogs. Still not Sussed the cornering 'bendy' front lights though...if they work it is not obvious.

The dynamic lighting thingy, should be very obvious unless your in eco mode then it's probably off

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dippy_x on 28 December 2013, 09:20

I haven't noticed the dynamic lights bend yet.  I'm not in eco.  I get the cornering lights at low speed turns and the Xenons dance at startup.  Is this something you need to be above a certain speed to see?  I have had some trips on some long windy roads at night recently at 60mph+.  It may not be something that can obviously be noticed while driving?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mistertee on 28 December 2013, 18:50

Today I hit 950 miles...so I'm almost ready to UNLEASE THE BEAST.  :evil:

Found something interesting today, when I was on the motorway, the number of people who would zoom up behind me, and then back off.  It's almost as if they get close to the car, see the twin tailpipes and gti badge, and decide it's not worth it.  :laugh:

The pick up between 50-70pm in 6th is amazing, again tailgaters at roadworks would be left coughing my dust, as they became specks in my rear view mirror.

MPG is improving, 29mpg up to 36mpg.  The bone shattering suspension is finally sorting itself out too.  All looking good so far, just need a decent sunset so I can post some piccies.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 29 December 2013, 11:01

Dropped the wife to work in it, admired 500 miles worth of winter filth.
Noted again that the engine seems to be loosening up at 800 miles.

And in the last two days I've finally tried out the park assist! Yay! Entertainment value worth the expenditure alone seeing my wife panicking as it did its thing!!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 29 December 2013, 12:00

Quote from: dippy_x on 28 December 2013, 09:20

I haven't noticed the dynamic lights bend yet.  I'm not in eco.  I get the cornering lights at low speed turns and the Xenons dance at startup.  Is this something you need to be above a certain speed to see?  I have had some trips on some long windy roads at night recently at 60mph+.  It may not be something that can obviously be noticed while driving?

Try them on main beam, you can see it clearer then.  Go into individual mode and make the lights go on sport just to confirm they are going to be moving as quick as they can.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 29 December 2013, 12:20

Quote from: monsta on 29 December 2013, 12:00

Quote from: dippy_x on 28 December 2013, 09:20

I haven't noticed the dynamic lights bend yet.  I'm not in eco.  I get the cornering lights at low speed turns and the Xenons dance at startup.  Is this something you need to be above a certain speed to see?  I have had some trips on some long windy roads at night recently at 60mph+.  It may not be something that can obviously be noticed while driving?

Try them on main beam, you can see it clearer then.  Go into individual mode and make the lights go on sport just to confirm they are going to be moving as quick as they can.

So that's what sport does to the lights, I was curious. Any idea what sport does to the acc??

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mistertee on 29 December 2013, 18:57

Fitted some boot sill film, took me 20 minutes but looks invisible.  However I've noticed a kink in my bumper, like someone has gone into it at low speed  :angry:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271343201024?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 30 December 2013, 13:33

got round to getting some light tints done, now i know you're all thinking chavtastic but they are actaully very useful in stopping the clusters pitting after going up and down on the motorway alot. Anyway, result below:

(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/DSC_0029_zpsukjahs4t.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/DSC_0029_zpsukjahs4t.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 30 December 2013, 13:36

Quote from: GrahamFR on 30 December 2013, 13:33

got round to getting some light tints done, now i know you're all thinking chavtastic but they are actaully very useful in stopping the clusters pitting after going up and down on the motorway alot. Anyway, result below:

(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/DSC_0029_zpsukjahs4t.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/DSC_0029_zpsukjahs4t.jpg.html)

Not for me but you should get some of those eyebrow things in white to make that look better, it would sharpen up the lines of the front...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 30 December 2013, 14:20

Not too sure about those abt eyebrows they're a bit expensive and may be too chavtastic even for me, but I'm sure I'll get bored of the look at some point so maybe next year

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTI7me on 31 December 2013, 09:53

What tinting film did you use Graham?

J

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 31 December 2013, 09:56

Quote from: GTI7me on 31 December 2013, 09:53

What tinting film did you use Graham?

J

I had hoped to use subtle tint from lamin X but they've stopped doing it and all they do now is smoked and yellow so I found this on fleabay http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?itemId=261115763316

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTI7me on 31 December 2013, 10:07

Thanks Graham  :wink:

I've thought about doing my rears to give it the "R" look.

J

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 31 December 2013, 11:24

I thought ours were already darkened? Is the R darker? Show us when you do it

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 2014GTi on 31 December 2013, 11:35

Quote from: GrahamFR on 31 December 2013, 11:24

I thought ours were already darkened? Is the R darker? Show us when you do it

I too thought that the GTi and Golf R rear lights are the same units, its only the front headlight units which have the twin Uu and LED turn signal strips.  :nerd:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mihaelo1 on 31 December 2013, 12:16

Is it possible to change front GTD lights with them from golf R?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jimble on 31 December 2013, 12:47

Quote from: 2014GTi on 31 December 2013, 11:35

Quote from: GrahamFR on 31 December 2013, 11:24

I thought ours were already darkened? Is the R darker? Show us when you do it

I too thought that the GTi and Golf R rear lights are the same units, its only the front headlight units which have the twin Uu and LED turn signal strips.  :nerd:

The R rears are the same pattern but they are darker than the GTI units, was the same with the mk6.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTI7me on 31 December 2013, 13:45

That was my thinking too Jimble. Once I've done it I will upload a pic  :smiley:

J

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 03 January 2014, 18:41

Fitted reverse LEDs, vast improvement in the dark I must say. Also bought some hammerite black paint to do my rusting brake/hub centre thingys that happens on all cars but I think it's unsightly. Also received some carbon vinyl cill protectors but probably going to do both Sunday.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: andyk11 on 03 January 2014, 22:47

Quote from: GrahamFR on 03 January 2014, 18:41

Fitted reverse LEDs, vast improvement in the dark I must say. Also bought some hammerite black paint to do my rusting brake/hub centre thingys that happens on all cars but I think it's unsightly. Also received some carbon vinyl cill protectors but probably going to do both Sunday.

Which LED's have you used?  I've always thought the reversing light was a bit weak considering how good the rest of the lights are.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 2014GTi on 03 January 2014, 23:51

Today I fitted LED front indicator bulbs.
Philips BlueVision H7 bulbs for static cornering lights.
Philips W5W bulb for the glovebox as the LED ones I bought were too long :(

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 04 January 2014, 08:48

Quote from: andyk11 on 03 January 2014, 22:47

Quote from: GrahamFR on 03 January 2014, 18:41

Fitted reverse LEDs, vast improvement in the dark I must say. Also bought some hammerite black paint to do my rusting brake/hub centre thingys that happens on all cars but I think it's unsightly. Also received some carbon vinyl cill protectors but probably going to do both Sunday.

Which LED's have you used?  I've always thought the reversing light was a bit weak considering how good the rest of the lights are.

The ones On the eBay link on a few pages back on this thread.

2014, do those indicators make any real difference???

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 2014GTi on 04 January 2014, 08:59

Quote from: GrahamFR on 04 January 2014, 08:48

Quote from: andyk11 on 03 January 2014, 22:47

Quote from: GrahamFR on 03 January 2014, 18:41

Fitted reverse LEDs, vast improvement in the dark I must say. Also bought some hammerite black paint to do my rusting brake/hub centre thingys that happens on all cars but I think it's unsightly. Also received some carbon vinyl cill protectors but probably going to do both Sunday.

Which LED's have you used?  I've always thought the reversing light was a bit weak considering how good the rest of the lights are.

The ones On the eBay link on a few pages back on this thread.

2014, do those indicators make any real difference???

To be honest I can't say if they are any brighter than the normal bulbs but they to have a faster on/off response time just like the rear LED indicators. :)
The Philips BlueVision however are much better than the standard bulbs and the light output is the Xenon's :)

It's a shame Volkswagen didn't make all the lights in the car LED from the factory, the Golf R LED front indicators are pure class and those double Uu DRL.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Misterp on 04 January 2014, 10:14

Still trying to find a suitable solution to the paint chip to my passenger door do I paint or try a smart repair.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 04 January 2014, 13:06

Took car to shark for a pre-bcs dyno run. Made 243 so very impressed.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTI7me on 04 January 2014, 13:20

Quote from: GrahamFR on 04 January 2014, 13:06

Took car to shark for a pre-bcs dyno run. Made 243 so very impressed.

That is very impressive Graham, you should be pleased with that! Do you have a print out?

J

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 04 January 2014, 13:35

No ill get a before and after one when I get my exhaust fitted end of the month

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 04 January 2014, 15:57

Quote from: GrahamFR on 03 January 2014, 18:41

Fitted reverse LEDs, vast improvement in the dark I must say. Also bought some hammerite black paint to do my rusting brake/hub centre thingys that happens on all cars but I think it's unsightly. Also received some carbon vinyl cill protectors but probably going to do both Sunday.

Ok so fecked up the vinyl cill protectors. Does anyone know of any others?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 2014GTi on 05 January 2014, 22:29

Today I went for a nice drive, loving the GTi more and more but the 19" alloy wheels are a pain in the backside to clean.
Luckily I have a set of wheel woolies brushes to help  :smiley:

The forecast was rain but I managed to wash, dry, apply AutoGlym Super Resin Polish, apply alloy wheel protection followed by alloy wheel wax before the clouds opened up - result!  :laugh:

The car is like new with a silky smooth body ready for the rain repelling tomorrow lol.
The dealership did a fantastic job applying AutoGlym LifeShine, bodywork is still swirl free.  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Darlo on 05 January 2014, 22:56

Dtuk tuning box fitted over the weekend. First and possibly only mod to my gti...... Or not  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JBirchy on 06 January 2014, 08:48

Quote from: 2014GTi on 05 January 2014, 22:29

Today I went for a nice drive, loving the GTi more and more but the 19" alloy wheels are a pain in the backside to clean.
Luckily I have a set of wheel woolies brushes to help  :smiley:

The forecast was rain but I managed to wash, dry, apply AutoGlym Super Resin Polish, apply alloy wheel protection followed by alloy wheel wax before the clouds opened up - result!  :laugh:

The car is like new with a silky smooth body ready for the rain repelling tomorrow lol.
The dealership did a fantastic job applying AutoGlym LifeShine, bodywork is still swirl free.  :cool:

Perfect start in life to keep it looking good! Just a quick tip if you don't mind... SRP is an all in one Polish/Glaze/Wax so it will degrade the lifeshine sealant quicker than you might expect. The best thing to do would be just to wash it and apply a spray wax/quick detailer after each wash. My recommendation is Sonax Brilliant Shine Detailer as its water/dirt repellent properties are the best I've ever seen in 5-6 years of serious enthusiastic detailing!

Let me know if you want any more details, always happy to help!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 06 January 2014, 14:29

Replaced the reversing light bulbs with LED ones  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: boydeee on 06 January 2014, 16:04

Quote from: monsta on 06 January 2014, 14:29

Replaced the reversing light bulbs with LED ones  :smiley:

Which ones did you go for mate?

Also, has anyone removed the badges from the wings? Was hoping to take them off when mine finally arrives

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 06 January 2014, 16:15

Quote from: boydeee on 06 January 2014, 16:04

Quote from: monsta on 06 January 2014, 14:29

Replaced the reversing light bulbs with LED ones  :smiley:

Which ones did you go for mate?

Also, has anyone removed the badges from the wings? Was hoping to take them off when mine finally arrives

There not as bad as they first seem, you get used to the badges after a while and i would worry about damaging the car taking them off.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: boydeee on 06 January 2014, 16:37

Quote from: GrahamFR on 06 January 2014, 16:15

There not as bad as they first seem, you get used to the badges after a while and i would worry about damaging the car taking them off.

Yeah, maybe I'll give them some time to see if they'll grow on me. I've taken the odd badge off before...I was very careful!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 06 January 2014, 20:17

dental floss is the best thing for removing badges.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 06 January 2014, 20:54

Quote from: boydeee on 06 January 2014, 16:04

Quote from: monsta on 06 January 2014, 14:29

Replaced the reversing light bulbs with LED ones  :smiley:

Which ones did you go for mate?

Used the dimmer ones that I originally bought for the front indicators but then replaced with super bright.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 2014GTi on 06 January 2014, 21:09

Today I finished buffing the alloy wheels.
Cleaned the glass with Autoglym fast glass cleaner and applied AutoGylm glass polish.  :cool:
I also tidied up my car products shelf lol.  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 07 January 2014, 09:34

Used "Plasti-dip" to turn my VW badge matt black  :smiley:

(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/justinwanstall/2014-01-06125507_zpsccf87fe3.jpg)(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/justinwanstall/2014-01-07081343_zpsb5f88962.jpg)

(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/justinwanstall/2014-01-07081348_zps94827dd2.jpg)

The beauty of plasti-dip is that you can just peel it off when you get bored as it's basically rubber paint  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTI7me on 07 January 2014, 10:01

How did the badge come off?

J

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 07 January 2014, 10:17

Quote from: monsta on 07 January 2014, 09:34

Used "Plasti-dip" to turn my VW badge matt black  :smiley:

(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/justinwanstall/2014-01-06125507_zpsccf87fe3.jpg)(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/justinwanstall/2014-01-07081343_zpsb5f88962.jpg)

(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/justinwanstall/2014-01-07081348_zps94827dd2.jpg)

The beauty of plasti-dip is that you can just peel it off when you get bored as it's basically rubber paint  :cool:

Did you put an overcoat on it? ive found in the past that plastidip on front facing parts last about 20miles on the m1 lol

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 07 January 2014, 10:23

Quote from: GTI7me on 07 January 2014, 10:01

How did the badge come off?

J

Just pop it off with a small flat headed screwdriver.  I actually removed the whole front grill but didn't need to in the end.

There's some (German) instructions here;

http://www.golf7gti.com/topic.php?p=10289&highlight=#real10289 (http://www.golf7gti.com/topic.php?p=10289&highlight=#real10289)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 07 January 2014, 10:24

Quote from: GrahamFR on 07 January 2014, 10:17

Did you put an overcoat on it? ive found in the past that plastidip on front facing parts last about 20miles on the m1 lol

Nope, wanted to see if I liked the look without going  to too much effort.  Fully prepared to paint it again later if I want it long term  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 07 January 2014, 10:29

Quote from: monsta on 07 January 2014, 10:24

Quote from: GrahamFR on 07 January 2014, 10:17

Did you put an overcoat on it? ive found in the past that plastidip on front facing parts last about 20miles on the m1 lol

Nope, wanted to see if I liked the look without going  to too much effort.  Fully prepared to paint it again later if I want it long term  :smiley:

Definitely not my cup of Tea. Some mods should be left alone

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 07 January 2014, 10:31

Quote from: CraigW on 07 January 2014, 10:29

Quote from: monsta on 07 January 2014, 10:24

Quote from: GrahamFR on 07 January 2014, 10:17

Did you put an overcoat on it? ive found in the past that plastidip on front facing parts last about 20miles on the m1 lol

Nope, wanted to see if I liked the look without going  to too much effort.  Fully prepared to paint it again later if I want it long term  :smiley:

Definitely not my cup of Tea. Some mods should be left alone

I dont know, i think the whole black on grey look is spot on. I wouldnt be doing it on mine however, black on white is a bit overdone imo.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 07 January 2014, 10:41

Quote from: CraigW on 07 January 2014, 10:29

Definitely not my cup of Tea. Some mods should be left alone

Different strokes for different folks as they say.  However I was in two minds about it too, but the beauty of plasti dip is I can just peel it off when I get bored.

Anyway the mk1 GTI had a black VW badge on the front, it's a nostalgia thing  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Dan Burnley on 07 January 2014, 10:48

Quote from: GrahamFR on 07 January 2014, 10:31

Quote from: CraigW on 07 January 2014, 10:29

Quote from: monsta on 07 January 2014, 10:24

Quote from: GrahamFR on 07 January 2014, 10:17

Did you put an overcoat on it? ive found in the past that plastidip on front facing parts last about 20miles on the m1 lol

Nope, wanted to see if I liked the look without going  to too much effort.  Fully prepared to paint it again later if I want it long term  :smiley:

Definitely not my cup of Tea. Some mods should be left alone

I dont know, i think the whole black on grey look is spot on. I wouldnt be doing it on mine however, black on white is a bit overdone imo.

Each to their own CraigW. I agree Graham, I also think the black on grey look is spot on!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Dan Burnley on 07 January 2014, 10:51

Quote from: monsta on 07 January 2014, 09:34

Used "Plasti-dip" to turn my VW badge matt black  :smiley:

(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/justinwanstall/2014-01-06125507_zpsccf87fe3.jpg)(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/justinwanstall/2014-01-07081343_zpsb5f88962.jpg)

(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/justinwanstall/2014-01-07081348_zps94827dd2.jpg)

The beauty of plasti-dip is that you can just peel it off when you get bored as it's basically rubber paint  :cool:

Can you also get the Plasti-dip in gloss black? Saw a picture of a white Mk7 GTD with black wheels last week and I thought hmmmmm, looked gorgeous... :shocked:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: titusrider on 07 January 2014, 10:52

Got a quote today for a full exterior protection detailing on my brand new GTI what do you guys think:

Detailing correction of new car (removing swirlmarks etc)
Ceramic protection coating lasting approx. 2 years
Wheels off for Wheel and calliper ceramic coatings
no interior or glass work

Been quoted £400 (1.5 days work)

Reasonable value?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 07 January 2014, 10:58

Quote from: Dan Burnley on 07 January 2014, 10:48

Quote from: GrahamFR on 07 January 2014, 10:31

Quote from: CraigW on 07 January 2014, 10:29

Quote from: monsta on 07 January 2014, 10:24

Quote from: GrahamFR on 07 January 2014, 10:17

Did you put an overcoat on it? ive found in the past that plastidip on front facing parts last about 20miles on the m1 lol

Nope, wanted to see if I liked the look without going  to too much effort.  Fully prepared to paint it again later if I want it long term  :smiley:

Definitely not my cup of Tea. Some mods should be left alone

I dont know, i think the whole black on grey look is spot on. I wouldnt be doing it on mine however, black on white is a bit overdone imo.

Each to their own CraigW. I agree Graham, I also think the black on grey look is spot on!

Life would be a bit boring if we were all the same. It's simply my opinion

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: jivemonkey on 08 January 2014, 11:48

Quote from: titusrider on 07 January 2014, 10:52

Got a quote today for a full exterior protection detailing on my brand new GTI what do you guys think:

Detailing correction of new car (removing swirlmarks etc)
Ceramic protection coating lasting approx. 2 years
Wheels off for Wheel and calliper ceramic coatings
no interior or glass work

Been quoted £400 (1.5 days work)

Reasonable value?

Seems about par for the course in my limited experience..any other guys think different?

I've been quoted £300 for clay, P1 polish to remove swirlies, C1 paintwork, C5 wheel armour and C2 glass. Can§t decided if I want to part with that much money for a proper job, or just wash and C2v3 myself for the winter.. :undecided:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: jivemonkey on 08 January 2014, 11:55

Quote from: 2014GTi on 03 January 2014, 23:51

Today I fitted LED front indicator bulbs.
Philips BlueVision H7 bulbs for static cornering lights.
Philips W5W bulb for the glovebox as the LED ones I bought were too long :(

Got the LED front indicator bulbs through today, and just wondering whether these were fairly easy to swap out? I plan on doing the reversing and front indicator, any tips?! I know on the Mk6 you had to remove the whole unit...hoping this isn't the case!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 08 January 2014, 12:05

Quote from: jivemonkey on 08 January 2014, 11:55

Quote from: 2014GTi on 03 January 2014, 23:51

Today I fitted LED front indicator bulbs.
Philips BlueVision H7 bulbs for static cornering lights.
Philips W5W bulb for the glovebox as the LED ones I bought were too long :(

Got the LED front indicator bulbs through today, and just wondering whether these were fairly easy to swap out? I plan on doing the reversing and front indicator, any tips?! I know on the Mk6 you had to remove the whole unit...hoping this isn't the case!

It's quite easy, on the back on the headlight unit there is a big circular disk which you twist to unlock and pull off.  Behind there are the connections for the lights. The bottom ones are for the indicators you just twist them off too.

For the reversing light you have to pop off the access panels on the reverse side of the boot list and then do the twist to pull the bulb holder out.

The W5W bulbs are push and twist fitments in both.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: jivemonkey on 08 January 2014, 12:13

Quote from: monsta on 08 January 2014, 12:05

Quote from: jivemonkey on 08 January 2014, 11:55

Quote from: 2014GTi on 03 January 2014, 23:51

Today I fitted LED front indicator bulbs.
Philips BlueVision H7 bulbs for static cornering lights.
Philips W5W bulb for the glovebox as the LED ones I bought were too long :(

Got the LED front indicator bulbs through today, and just wondering whether these were fairly easy to swap out? I plan on doing the reversing and front indicator, any tips?! I know on the Mk6 you had to remove the whole unit...hoping this isn't the case!

It's quite easy, on the back on the headlight unit there is a big circular disk which you twist to unlock and pull off.  Behind there are the connections for the lights. The bottom ones are for the indicators you just twist them off too.

For the reversing light you have to pop off the access panels on the reverse side of the boot list and then do the twist to pull the bulb holder out.

The W5W bulbs are push and twist fitments in both.

Thanks for the reply, will give it a go this evening and report back.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: jivemonkey on 08 January 2014, 21:31

Well, managed to get time to do the indicators mod, but have to say I'm not overly happy with the result.

Okay, the blinking is now instant, but I just don't feel the power output from these is close enough to the outgoing halogen bulbs to warrant keeping them.

If anything, the colour is slightly duller (most likely due to the fact that the light being omitted from the LED is white and the amber housing it sits in is filtering out the majority of the spectrum, where as the original halogen was more yellow to begin with, and as such appeared brighter), so it's more of a dim orange. This is proved in the fog where the LED is far superior to the outgoing halogen where no filter exists in the housing.

Personally, I'll take the brightness over on-off duration for the indicator until such time a suitable replacement is identified. May investigate other options and feedback results!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Croz13 on 08 January 2014, 21:43

I've finally got round to fitting my LED indicators (Brighter LED's from previous posts)
Was very easy & think looks better/completes the LED lighting on the car  :smiley:

Here's a 50/50 Vid
(http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee109/croz_13/Golf%20GTI%20Mk7/th_IMG_0043.jpg) (http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee109/croz_13/Golf%20GTI%20Mk7/IMG_0043.mp4)

All LED
(http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee109/croz_13/Golf%20GTI%20Mk7/th_IMG_0050.jpg) (http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee109/croz_13/Golf%20GTI%20Mk7/IMG_0050.mp4)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTI7me on 08 January 2014, 22:13

Looking good Croz. You got a link to the ones you used?

J

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Croz13 on 08 January 2014, 22:26

Quote from: GTI7me on 08 January 2014, 22:13

Looking good Croz. You got a link to the ones you used?

J

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/370886793297?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649&clk_rvr_id=564928086690&afsrc=1

Here ya go mate  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTI7me on 08 January 2014, 23:21

Cheers pal!

J

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jimble on 09 January 2014, 00:39

Are they as yellow as they look in the video mate?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 09 January 2014, 09:37

Quote from: Jimble on 09 January 2014, 00:39

Are they as yellow as they look in the video mate?

The colouring comes from the indicator housing as the bulbs are white so I guess it's just the camera making them look more yellow.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jimble on 09 January 2014, 09:43

Quote from: monsta on 09 January 2014, 09:37

Quote from: Jimble on 09 January 2014, 00:39

Are they as yellow as they look in the video mate?

The colouring comes from the indicator housing as the bulbs are white so I guess it's just the camera making them look more yellow.

Yeah i know but i'm thinking that the LED's are so bright it's a bit much for the orange casing? I doubt it would cause any problems but it would annoy me that they're a different colour to the rest.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 09 January 2014, 09:54

Quote from: Jimble on 09 January 2014, 09:43

Quote from: monsta on 09 January 2014, 09:37

Quote from: Jimble on 09 January 2014, 00:39

Are they as yellow as they look in the video mate?

The colouring comes from the indicator housing as the bulbs are white so I guess it's just the camera making them look more yellow.

Yeah i know but i'm thinking that the LED's are so bright it's a bit much for the orange casing? I doubt it would cause any problems but it would annoy me that they're a different colour to the rest.

They look orange on mine, he's got the same bulbs I ordered  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JBirchy on 09 January 2014, 13:00

They look splendid. Saved in my eBay watch list and I'll be ordering them nearer the time!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: jivemonkey on 09 January 2014, 13:26

Before we all go crazy with these LED indicator replacements, I'd urge you to please compare the output of these LEDs against the stock halogen yourself in the daylight to ensure you're happy and aware of the difference, you may be surprised how much duller they are.

When I swapped mine out at night, I thought they were a little less bright but was willing to give it a go. What sealed the deal though, was when approaching my car in the daytime and unlocking I could barely see the indicators flash at all. Quite a significant difference, and potentially dangerous one at that.

At the moment, I don't personally feel these are up to the job, and don't want to risk other road users not seeing my intentions (even with the side mirror LED).

I know we are all enthralled in our new vehicles, and I'm always the first to try any new mods, but let's please not forget that your own and other road users safety should always be your priority.

Drive safe everyone.

edit: Consequently, if anyone's interested, I have a spare set of these now as I originally bought two sets but will be putting the indicator ones in the reversing light. £10 including postage, saves me returning them.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 09 January 2014, 15:10

Quote from: jivemonkey on 09 January 2014, 13:26

Before we all go crazy with these LED indicator replacements, I'd urge you to please compare the output of these LEDs against the stock halogen yourself in the daylight to ensure you're happy and aware of the difference, you may be surprised how much duller they are.

When I swapped mine out at night, I thought they were a little less bright but was willing to give it a go. What sealed the deal though, was when approaching my car in the daytime and unlocking I could barely see the indicators flash at all. Quite a significant difference, and potentially dangerous one at that.

At the moment, I don't personally feel these are up to the job, and don't want to risk other road users not seeing my intentions (even with the side mirror LED).

I know we are all enthralled in our new vehicles, and I'm always the first to try any new mods, but let's please not forget that your own and other road users safety should always be your priority.

Drive safe everyone.

edit: Consequently, if anyone's interested, I have a spare set of these now as I originally bought two sets but will be putting the indicator ones in the reversing light. £10 including postage, saves me returning them.

Which ones did you go for the ultra bright ones?  I can see my indicators reflecting in people's cars when I'm behind them, they're much brighter than the first set I bought (now in the reversing lights).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: jivemonkey on 09 January 2014, 15:25

Yep, the second set of LEDs that was found. I can see the LEDs reflected on cars in front, albeit still a bit dull, but it's the lack of visibility when looking head on at the front in daylight that I'm not too happy with..

If your's appear bright, then that's great, I may have got a bad batch, but not holding my breath!

I think an amber coloured set would be better as more of the LEDs output would be visible, but these don't appear to be available yet, and not sure if they will be.

Golf R headlamp retrofit..? Bit extreme maybe..end of the day, the rear LEDs are superb and look the dog's! That's what's seen the most.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 09 January 2014, 17:40

Fitted the official VW roof rack (just as a test, it's not staying on unless I need it)

(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/justinwanstall/20140109_142920_1_zpscd7geqdn.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 11 January 2014, 16:45

Quote from: GrahamFR on 15 December 2013, 12:22

As promised, before and after shots. Also, im off to the pics in an hour and then it will be dark so leaving spacers till tuesday (off to BCS tomorrow :grin:).

(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/DSC_0081_zpsa70067bd.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/DSC_0081_zpsa70067bd.jpg.html)
(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0006_zpstr7dsloz.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0006_zpstr7dsloz.jpg.html)

I had the lip left on the spoiler, what do people think?...

(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/DSC_0005_zps0ururz8o.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/DSC_0005_zps0ururz8o.jpg.html)

Right I know not all were Keen on the roof wrap going on the spoiler, well have no fear as I am fecking idiot with a jet wash and problem solved lol!
(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/DSC_0036_zpsit303jho.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/DSC_0036_zpsit303jho.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 11 January 2014, 16:57

Put my bike on the roof for the first time  :smiley:

(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/justinwanstall/20140111_162224_zpsq54jmkc2.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Darlo on 11 January 2014, 17:50

Gave the it a much deserved clean today

(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h45/bgb_one/Mobile%20Uploads/9897D33F-0880-46B4-8539-218C65D8633C_zpskrtn0x1j.jpg) (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/bgb_one/media/Mobile%20Uploads/9897D33F-0880-46B4-8539-218C65D8633C_zpskrtn0x1j.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: V5Ade on 11 January 2014, 18:18

Quote from: Darlo on 11 January 2014, 17:50

Gave the it a much deserved clean today

(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h45/bgb_one/Mobile%20Uploads/9897D33F-0880-46B4-8539-218C65D8633C_zpskrtn0x1j.jpg) (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/bgb_one/media/Mobile%20Uploads/9897D33F-0880-46B4-8539-218C65D8633C_zpskrtn0x1j.jpg.html)

It looks great. I have a white 5 door on order and I've not been 100% sure it's the right colour, however the doubts have gone now I've seen yours.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTI7me on 11 January 2014, 18:24

Looking good Darlo, I have a white 5 door based in Manchester too!

Hopefully see you around some time.

J

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Darlo on 11 January 2014, 18:30

Thanks guys. The GTI in pure white all cleaned up does look fantastic!

Hopefully see you are GTI7me.... Not seen many of us round these parts  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTI7me on 11 January 2014, 18:41

No you're right. I've only seen a white GTD around Manchester.

I believe there is going to be a GumBall meet at Trafford Park, I will be there with the GTI on display. No date confirmed yet, as soon as i find out i will post on here  :wink:

J

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 2014GTi on 11 January 2014, 19:30

Washed mine again and replaced front LED indicator bulbs for the original bulbs.
Moved the brighter bulbs to the reverse lights.
Fitted my private plate and went for a quick cruise :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 11 January 2014, 19:45

Quote from: GrahamFR on 11 January 2014, 16:45

Quote from: GrahamFR on 15 December 2013, 12:22

As promised, before and after shots. Also, im off to the pics in an hour and then it will be dark so leaving spacers till tuesday (off to BCS tomorrow :grin:).

(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/DSC_0081_zpsa70067bd.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/DSC_0081_zpsa70067bd.jpg.html)
(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0006_zpstr7dsloz.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0006_zpstr7dsloz.jpg.html)

I had the lip left on the spoiler, what do people think?...

(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/DSC_0005_zps0ururz8o.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/DSC_0005_zps0ururz8o.jpg.html)

Right I know not all were Keen on the roof wrap going on the spoiler, well have no fear as I am fecking idiot with a jet wash and problem solved lol!
(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/DSC_0036_zpsit303jho.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/DSC_0036_zpsit303jho.jpg.html)

Looks better with the spoiler done IMO.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 11 January 2014, 19:48

Yeah well that's what I thought but oh well I'll get it sorted when I have a free weekend, unless it grows on me

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 2014GTi on 12 January 2014, 13:23

As pointed out previously the brighter LED bulbs aren't as good as the original bulbs for reflective light output, so definitely keep this in mind if your considering buying them.
I tested mine again last night and the LED bulbs do not even reach the ground infront of the car.
The original bulbs yellow glow hits the ground and are why brighter.
I've moved my LED bulbs to the reverse lights. :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 12 January 2014, 14:24

Finally finished painting the rusty wheel hubs after spending 3.5hrs messing around with the Jack lol oh well looks better now after a few coats of satin black hammerite

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 2014GTi on 12 January 2014, 14:29

Quote from: GrahamFR on 12 January 2014, 14:24

Finally finished painting the rusty wheel hubs after spending 3.5hrs messing around with the Jack lol oh well looks better now after a few coats of satin black hammerite

Any pictures and instructions? :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 12 January 2014, 15:02

Quote from: 2014GTi on 12 January 2014, 14:29

Quote from: GrahamFR on 12 January 2014, 14:24

Finally finished painting the rusty wheel hubs after spending 3.5hrs messing around with the Jack lol oh well looks better now after a few coats of satin black hammerite

Any pictures and instructions? :)

err ok instructions are:

Go to Halfords, buy a hammerite straight to rust pain of your choosing, I went for black as light colours will just look mucky fast imo.

Think they might even do a glow in the dark paint. If you are lazy, you can get it in a spray but this doesnt last as long as the paint in a tub. Stuffs like tar :smiley:

Get home, jack your car up, take your wheel off being extra careful as they stratch easy. Make sure the hub is clean and dry.

Then paint, or spray, the first coat. You need to leave it about 30mins before applying the next coat.

So with your 30mins you can either jack the other side up and take another one off and paint or if you only have one jack i suggest you take your wheel inside and give it a good old clean and protection, i used some Supagard stuff that came free with my last leon (you will note that Autoglym didnt give you one in your pack if you got one) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SUPAGARD-ALLOY-WHEEL-PROTECTOR-SPRAY-400ml-AEROSOL-/141153390836?_trksid=p2054897.l4275#ht_916wt_1170 but others are available.

You could also put some back to black on the tyres but I made lunch instead.

After you have put your second coat on, put the wheel back on, and then repeat on the other wheels :)

I would put up some before and after shots but I only just took the pics so if you want to see what it looked like before just go look at your own wheels now, no doubt they will be rusting up nicely, not summat you want to see on a new car!

(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0044_zpsskzaxy7c.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0044_zpsskzaxy7c.jpg.html)
(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0041_zpsogjmarpl.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0041_zpsogjmarpl.jpg.html)
(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0042_zpsziom5drk.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0042_zpsziom5drk.jpg.html)
(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0045_zpspf77ztrz.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0045_zpspf77ztrz.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mk1Macca on 12 January 2014, 15:25

The first thing I did today was pick up my STUNNING new GTD in Carbon grey :) :) :)

Second thing I did today was this...

(http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd303/SkydiveMacca/C475A8F9-8D4C-4BD0-9B8C-96C2B49C18D8_zpstc5tzj00.jpg) (http://s225.photobucket.com/user/SkydiveMacca/media/C475A8F9-8D4C-4BD0-9B8C-96C2B49C18D8_zpstc5tzj00.jpg.html)

Subtle, but needed.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: evo GT on 12 January 2014, 15:38

Hi all,

Just added my first post to the new arrivals section...but thought I'd add that I've upgraded the cornering lights to this post to tie in with others.  I went with Osram Cool Blue Hyper (around £20 on Amazon).  To aid those of you who've not upgraded yet I've posted a video on YouTube.  These bulbs are very bright white and compliment the xenons really well.

http://youtu.be/um-7zazGRAQ

Now strictly speaking these bulbs aren't street legal, but as the cornering lights are only on for a short time and when you reverse I figured it would be ok.  Also, they're about the same brightness as the xenons so don't standout too much in the dark

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 12 January 2014, 15:41

I haven't noticed my fogs come on when I reverse. Did in my Leon but not on the Gti, is it just me?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 2014GTi on 12 January 2014, 15:53

Quote from: GrahamFR on 12 January 2014, 15:41

I haven't noticed my fogs come on when I reverse. Did in my Leon but not on the Gti, is it just me?

Ermm fog lights should only be used in fog, why would they come on when reversing? :s

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Geomets on 12 January 2014, 16:05

The fog lights won't come up. The static cornering light will :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: jivemonkey on 12 January 2014, 16:53

Plus..erm..the reversing lights..

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Geomets on 12 January 2014, 17:02

Quote from: jivemonkey on 12 January 2014, 16:53

Plus..erm..the reversing lights..

That's odd :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 12 January 2014, 20:48

Quote from: 2014GTi on 12 January 2014, 15:53

Quote from: GrahamFR on 12 January 2014, 15:41

I haven't noticed my fogs come on when I reverse. Did in my Leon but not on the Gti, is it just me?

Ermm fog lights should only be used in fog, why would they come on when reversing? :s

Unknown but they did on all mk2 facelift leons and probably most golfs

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: charlie on 12 January 2014, 20:50

Quote from: monsta on 11 January 2014, 16:57

Put my bike on the roof for the first time  :smiley:

(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/justinwanstall/20140111_162224_zpsq54jmkc2.jpg)

nice bike what is it :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 13 January 2014, 09:52

Quote from: charlie on 12 January 2014, 20:50

Quote from: monsta on 11 January 2014, 16:57

Put my bike on the roof for the first time  :smiley:

(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/justinwanstall/20140111_162224_zpsq54jmkc2.jpg)

nice bike what is it :cool:

Cheers, it's a "Specialized Secteur Sport Disc Compact"  (2013 model)  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: charlie on 13 January 2014, 09:55

Quote from: monsta on 13 January 2014, 09:52

Quote from: charlie on 12 January 2014, 20:50

Quote from: monsta on 11 January 2014, 16:57

Put my bike on the roof for the first time  :smiley:

(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/justinwanstall/20140111_162224_zpsq54jmkc2.jpg)

nice bike what is it :cool:

nice I've got a specialised carve comp 2012 model  :smiley:

Cheers, it's a "Specialized Secteur Sport Disc Compact"  (2013 model)  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 13 January 2014, 10:03

I have an Apollo Slant, cheapest bike Halfrauds do  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 13 January 2014, 11:03

Quote from: GrahamFR on 13 January 2014, 10:03

I have an Apollo Slant, cheapest bike Halfrauds do  :grin:

I've only had it since last summer, definitely much better than any of the ones I've had in the past!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: lew321 on 13 January 2014, 12:11

Ordered allsorts of cleaning goodies to detail the car myself. I decided after reading different advice on this great forum that the dealer finish might of been risky.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTI7me on 15 January 2014, 13:34

Did the rear GTI badge in black

(http://i1247.photobucket.com/albums/gg639/thefpvadventures/null_zps66837e8c.jpg) (http://s1247.photobucket.com/user/thefpvadventures/media/null_zps66837e8c.jpg.html)

J

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: jivemonkey on 15 January 2014, 13:53

Fitted the Mini 0801 dash cam -- and then realised I put it right in front of the High Beam Assist camera and had to move it again!  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 15 January 2014, 16:18

Quote from: GTI7me on 15 January 2014, 13:34

Did the rear GTI badge in black

J

Looks nice mate, can you show us the full rear?  I wonder what it looks like with the chrome vw badge?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 15 January 2014, 16:29

Quote from: monsta on 15 January 2014, 16:18

Quote from: GTI7me on 15 January 2014, 13:34

Did the rear GTI badge in black

J

Looks nice mate, can you show us the full rear?  I wonder what it looks like with the chrome vw badge?

+1, i think with the chrome badge it might not work and im not blacking the badges on a white car

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTI7me on 15 January 2014, 16:50

No worries, just give me a few minutes.

I think it looks good because the black is only on the face of the letters. The rest is still chrome. I would not like full black letters.

J

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTI7me on 15 January 2014, 16:58

OK here it is, excuse the crappy iPhone pics, they don't show it off very well at all.

(http://i1247.photobucket.com/albums/gg639/thefpvadventures/null_zpsdb92318a.jpg) (http://s1247.photobucket.com/user/thefpvadventures/media/null_zpsdb92318a.jpg.html)

J

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 15 January 2014, 17:16

Quote from: GTI7me on 15 January 2014, 16:58

OK here it is, excuse the crappy iPhone pics, they don't show it off very well at all.

(http://i1247.photobucket.com/albums/gg639/thefpvadventures/null_zpsdb92318a.jpg) (http://s1247.photobucket.com/user/thefpvadventures/media/null_zpsdb92318a.jpg.html)

J

it looks good but with a chrome exhaust im not sure, maybe if you got black pipes...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 15 January 2014, 17:27

I like that blacked out gti badge. Matches the spoiler

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 15 January 2014, 17:30

Quote from: KyleB on 15 January 2014, 17:27

I like that blacked out gti badge. Matches the spoiler

Problem with black badges is after a while they fade and look tacky

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 15 January 2014, 17:31

Quote from: GrahamFR on 15 January 2014, 17:30

Quote from: KyleB on 15 January 2014, 17:27

I like that blacked out gti badge. Matches the spoiler

Problem with black badges is after a while they fade and look tacky

Yeah I can I agine that to be the case.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 15 January 2014, 17:37

Quote from: GTI7me on 15 January 2014, 16:58

OK here it is, excuse the crappy iPhone pics, they don't show it off very well at all.


J

Looks good to me, the gloss black behind the VW badge goes with it  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTI7me on 15 January 2014, 17:38

Will just have to see how it goes Graham, i'm picking the replacement up in March anyway so it will have to be off by then!

J

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTI7me on 15 January 2014, 17:39

Cheers Monsta, my thoughts exactly  :smiley:

J

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 15 January 2014, 19:26

Quote from: GTI7me on 15 January 2014, 17:39

Cheers Monsta, my thoughts exactly  :smiley:

J

Was it one of those ebay stickers?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 15 January 2014, 21:29

Quote from: monsta on 15 January 2014, 17:37

Quote from: GTI7me on 15 January 2014, 16:58

OK here it is, excuse the crappy iPhone pics, they don't show it off very well at all.


J

Looks good to me, the gloss black behind the VW badge goes with it  :smiley:

+1 on this, looks a really nice touch!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ginagee on 16 January 2014, 18:09

Drove it with the sunroof OPEN!!!!! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTI7me on 16 January 2014, 18:23

Nice! How does it sound? Any different?

J

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 16 January 2014, 18:36

Quote from: GTI7me on 16 January 2014, 18:23

Nice! How does it sound? Any different?

J

I'm going to guess windy

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTI7me on 16 January 2014, 18:42

Would be good to hear the exhaust a little more. Bet you can't wait for your new one Graham!

J

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: jivemonkey on 16 January 2014, 21:24

I experienced, for the first time, driving in the rain with my recently GTechniq G1 treated glass - superb! Above 45mph wipers no longer needed   :laugh:

Dash cam clip of my commute home:  http://youtu.be/hP6N_rMt-RI (http://youtu.be/hP6N_rMt-RI)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 2014GTi on 16 January 2014, 21:35

Quote from: jivemonkey on 16 January 2014, 21:24

I experienced, for the first time, driving in the rain with my recently GTechniq G1 treated glass - superb! Above 45mph wipers no longer needed   :laugh:

Dash cam clip of my commute home:  http://youtu.be/hP6N_rMt-RI (http://youtu.be/hP6N_rMt-RI)

Looking good, AutoGlym glass polish and Rain X does a similar job but maybe not as good  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 16 January 2014, 21:56

Quote from: jivemonkey on 16 January 2014, 21:24

I experienced, for the first time, driving in the rain with my recently GTechniq G1 treated glass - superb! Above 45mph wipers no longer needed   :laugh:

Dash cam clip of my commute home:  http://youtu.be/hP6N_rMt-RI (http://youtu.be/hP6N_rMt-RI)

That's impressive!  Very therapeutic to watch!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: jivemonkey on 16 January 2014, 22:14

Quote from: monsta on 16 January 2014, 21:56

Quote from: jivemonkey on 16 January 2014, 21:24

I experienced, for the first time, driving in the rain with my recently GTechniq G1 treated glass - superb! Above 45mph wipers no longer needed   :laugh:

Dash cam clip of my commute home:  http://youtu.be/hP6N_rMt-RI (http://youtu.be/hP6N_rMt-RI)

That's impressive!  Very therapeutic to watch!

Tell me about it! *insert sleepy emoticon here*

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mk1Macca on 16 January 2014, 22:15

Nice!

I'm getting the car detailed then the whole car G1'd on Saturday :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 16 January 2014, 22:26

Quote from: GTI7me on 16 January 2014, 18:42

Would be good to hear the exhaust a little more. Bet you can't wait for your new one Graham!

J

No I can't mate, dropping off Sat then a long week's wait

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Noodile on 16 January 2014, 23:01

sorry wrong thread

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 17 January 2014, 09:55

Quote from: 2014GTi on 31 December 2013, 11:35

Quote from: GrahamFR on 31 December 2013, 11:24

I thought ours were already darkened? Is the R darker? Show us when you do it

I too thought that the GTi and Golf R rear lights are the same units, its only the front headlight units which have the twin Uu and LED turn signal strips.  :nerd:

hmmm, anyone else think these look darker.... http://www.kunzmann.de/shop/en/led-rear-light-set-vw-golf-7-r-genuine-volkswagen-exterieur.htm

against.... http://www.kunzmann.de/shop/en/exterieur-volkswagen-golf-7-vw-original-led-tail-light-set.htm

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTI7me on 17 January 2014, 10:01

Almost certain the R lights are darker than the GTI as with previous models. Wouldn't like to say for sure until i see one next to the other though.

J

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jimble on 17 January 2014, 10:02

Quote from: GrahamFR on 17 January 2014, 09:55

Quote from: 2014GTi on 31 December 2013, 11:35

Quote from: GrahamFR on 31 December 2013, 11:24

I thought ours were already darkened? Is the R darker? Show us when you do it

I too thought that the GTi and Golf R rear lights are the same units, its only the front headlight units which have the twin Uu and LED turn signal strips.  :nerd:

hmmm, anyone else think these look darker.... http://www.kunzmann.de/shop/en/led-rear-light-set-vw-golf-7-r-genuine-volkswagen-exterieur.htm

against.... http://www.kunzmann.de/shop/en/exterieur-volkswagen-golf-7-vw-original-led-tail-light-set.htm

The R tails are darker than the GTI ones, i'll post some pics when i get mine in march! :drool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 2014GTi on 17 January 2014, 10:09

Your correct, the following external parts are unique to the Golf R over the GTi

- alloy wheels
- side skirts
- rear bumper
- rear roof spoiler incl side fins
- rear LED lights
- exhaust system and diffuser
- front bumper
- front LED lights
- mirrors

 :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Aidey on 17 January 2014, 16:36

What i did today was panic..... I was driving along, just in the estate where i live and i heard a metal grinding noise :shocked:, not sire where it came from , bit i stopped and switched the car off, started again and have driven 20 mile since and not heard a thing....maybe it could of been a chipping in the brake discs??

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: corgi on 17 January 2014, 16:51

Quote from: Aidey on 17 January 2014, 16:36

.maybe it could of been a chipping in the brake discs??

It could have been but why would turning the ignition off then back on clear that?  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 17 January 2014, 17:25

Loving that g1 video. Definitely need to get some of that!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 17 January 2014, 17:26

Quote from: GrahamFR on 17 January 2014, 09:55

hmmm, anyone else think these look darker.... http://www.kunzmann.de/shop/en/led-rear-light-set-vw-golf-7-r-genuine-volkswagen-exterieur.htm

against.... http://www.kunzmann.de/shop/en/exterieur-volkswagen-golf-7-vw-original-led-tail-light-set.htm

Tempted to order these  :smiley: You can sell your standard GTI LED ones on ebay easily I reckon...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 17 January 2014, 17:28

Them R lights look pretty special too. Wonder if you could just tint our LEDs though for slightly cheaper.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTI7me on 17 January 2014, 17:31

Quote from: KyleB on 17 January 2014, 17:28

Them R lights look pretty special too. Wonder if you could just tint our LEDs though for slightly cheaper.

That is what i'm going to attempt Kyle. Use some light smoke tinting film.

J

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 17 January 2014, 17:35

Quote from: GTI7me on 17 January 2014, 17:31

Quote from: KyleB on 17 January 2014, 17:28

Them R lights look pretty special too. Wonder if you could just tint our LEDs though for slightly cheaper.

I'd be interested to see pictures if and when you do mate.

That is what i'm going to attempt Kyle. Use some light smoke tinting film.

J

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 17 January 2014, 17:46

So today I fitted some vinyl strips on my sills, not the most attractive but at least I'm protected from unsightly scuffs

(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/DSC_0048_zpsy1pmuuyr.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/DSC_0048_zpsy1pmuuyr.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 19 January 2014, 13:31

Branded my mats with some GTI logos plates from China.  I wasn't sure about these when they turned up in the post but now I've fitted them they look pretty smart.

(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/justinwanstall/2014-01-18215731_zpsdb71dae6.jpg)(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/justinwanstall/20140119_114440_1_zpsf2543a78.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 19 January 2014, 13:48

Quote from: monsta on 19 January 2014, 13:31

Branded my mats with some GTI logos plates from China.  I wasn't sure about these when they turned up in the post but now I've fitted them they look pretty smart.

(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/justinwanstall/2014-01-18215731_zpsdb71dae6.jpg)(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/justinwanstall/20140119_114440_1_zpsf2543a78.jpg)

They don't look bad  :smug:  Looks like they are the right font too. Are they eBay jobbies ??
Do you still have the details for them please ??

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 19 January 2014, 13:52

Quote from: JB GTI on 19 January 2014, 13:48

They don't look bad  :smug:  Looks like they are the right font too. Are they eBay jobbies ??
Do you still have the details for them please ??

Yeah, I work in design so wouldn't buy anything that is the wrong typeface  :nerd:

They're cheap too, which is why I thought I'd give them a go.

Here's a link http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251255627464 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251255627464)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 19 January 2014, 13:55

Quote from: monsta on 19 January 2014, 13:52

Quote from: JB GTI on 19 January 2014, 13:48

They don't look bad  :smug:  Looks like they are the right font too. Are they eBay jobbies ??
Do you still have the details for them please ??

Yeah, I work in design so wouldn't buy anything that is the wrong typeface  :nerd:

They're cheap too, which is why I thought I'd give them a go.



Here's a link http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251255627464 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251255627464)

Thanks. Think I will get some sorted.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 19 January 2014, 14:16

What secures them to the mats?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 2014GTi on 19 January 2014, 14:21

Quote from: GrahamFR on 19 January 2014, 14:16

What secures them to the mats?

Looks like you have to drill holes and use the provided bolts  :shocked:
Personally wouldn't a good embroidery company be able to embroid directly onto the mat?  :lipsrsealed:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jimble on 19 January 2014, 14:22

Quote from: GrahamFR on 19 January 2014, 14:16

What secures them to the mats?

Looks like nuts and bolts which is a bit odd? But as long as they don't wear through the carpet then i suppose it doesn't really matter.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 19 January 2014, 14:30

Quote from: Jimble on 19 January 2014, 14:22

Quote from: GrahamFR on 19 January 2014, 14:16

What secures them to the mats?

Looks like nuts and bolts which is a bit odd? But as long as they don't wear through the carpet then i suppose it doesn't really matter.

Sorry didn't see the post with the eBay link, looks self explanatory now I've seen the link, I'd be worried someone would catch them and tear the carpet but maybe it's more secure than I give it credit for

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 19 January 2014, 14:33

The bolts are really small, the picture on the page makes them look massive.  I just pressed the holes through, you can actually remove them without any remaining marks as they are that small.

No drilling needed, no chance of someone ripping the carpet (bolts with washers on the reverse side)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ginagee on 19 January 2014, 15:00

Quote from: monsta on 19 January 2014, 13:52

Quote from: JB GTI on 19 January 2014, 13:48

They don't look bad  :smug:  Looks like they are the right font too. Are they eBay jobbies ??
Do you still have the details for them please ??

Yeah, I work in design so wouldn't buy anything that is the wrong typeface  :nerd:

They're cheap too, which is why I thought I'd give them a go.

Here's a link http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251255627464 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251255627464)

Thanks for the link Monsta. Know wot you mean, I work in design too and VERY fussy about me typography! :nerd: :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: stuart.cameron on 20 January 2014, 13:24

Signing the finance docs today. Anything to watch out for?

Cheers

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 20 January 2014, 13:29

Quote from: stuart.cameron on 20 January 2014, 13:24

Signing the finance docs today. Anything to watch out for?

Cheers

Not particularly but just check the figures and make sure its what you agreed before you sign. Also check to make sure that all the options you specced are listed and nothing is missing.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 20 January 2014, 13:32

Quote from: stuart.cameron on 20 January 2014, 13:24

Signing the finance docs today. Anything to watch out for?

Cheers

Aye, make sure the salesperson doesn’t sneak Autoglym, GAP, tyre/alloy insurance etc into the financial docs if you don’t want them (can be bought far more cheaply elsewhere). Go over the finance forms with a fine-toothed comb, and if you want the service pack, make sure they offer it as the £199 price for taking out VW finance and not the dearer price for cash buyers.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: stuart.cameron on 20 January 2014, 15:56

Sorted. Wondered why it was £165 more... Forgot about adding the camera!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 20 January 2014, 19:24

Noticed again how thin the lacquer looks on the Austins and how I really have no confidence in the long term durability of their finish. The lacquer almost looks like crazy paving in places but probably not bad enough to warrant a dealer visit despite how well cared for they are (and boy are they a pain in the arse to clean).
Also noticed again that the NSR brake calliper is flaking more paint, again despite very good care.
Will possibly get a touch up pen in flat red to keep on top of it.


PS, does anybody know how much dealer discounts are available on VW accessories? My dealer is as tight as a ducks posterior so I'll have to search further afield...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 20 January 2014, 20:49

Quote from: Exonian on 20 January 2014, 19:24

Noticed again how thin the lacquer looks on the Austins and how I really have no confidence in the long term durability of their finish. The lacquer almost looks like crazy paving in places but probably not bad enough to warrant a dealer visit despite how well cared for they are (and boy are they a pain in the arse to clean).

Last time I had polished diamond cut wheels, they were on my MK5 GT (Hockenheims or Interlagos, can't remember), and they got the dreaded whiteworm on 2 years old, as did the boot opener/badge foil, and the foils on the wheel centre caps. Time will tell if we will be suffering cosmetic corrosion. All replaced under warrranty by Pulman after Benfield bottled it, worrying VW would not reimburse if they replaced under warranty.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 25 January 2014, 14:43

Today I drove my car back from Bcs grinning all the way, car sounds amazing and noticeably faster, top job!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 25 January 2014, 15:52

Quote from: GrahamFR on 25 January 2014, 14:43

Today I drove my car back from Bcs grinning all the way, car sounds amazing and noticeably faster, top job!

Get some vids up!

Today I've been playing around with VCDS. Mostly on the missus Leon though.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 25 January 2014, 15:57

Quote from: KyleB on 25 January 2014, 15:52

Quote from: GrahamFR on 25 January 2014, 14:43

Today I drove my car back from Bcs grinning all the way, car sounds amazing and noticeably faster, top job!

Get some vids up!

Today I've been playing around with VCDS. Mostly on the missus Leon though.

It's a Powervalve so you don't make noise just revving it on standstill, nige at bcs however has done some vids earlier today so keep your eye out for them, but it's brilliant there's no other word for it, got a nice burble to it when you start up and it bellows deeper when your plodding along but nothing too intrusive. Then you put your foot down...:smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 2014GTi on 25 January 2014, 16:53

Today I washed it, it rained mid-way so I gave up..... until 1hr later.... I got all the gear back out and finished it off lol.
Topped up Aquawax and plan to apply glass polish tomorrow along with tyre dressing...
ready for next weeks motorway commuting :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JamesR27 on 25 January 2014, 18:21

Today I managed to get a good clean in

Then I fitted new bulbs to the static Corning lights and LED's to the sun visor lights.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SNR on 25 January 2014, 20:02

Washed it, drove it! 200 miles round trip. There I  tried an Eco drive, first decent long run. Eco mode. 70 mph all way, 50.3 (v disappointed). Back Normal mode, pushing on 42. That will be the first and last Eco setting/attempt ever.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 25 January 2014, 20:11

Quote from: SNR on 25 January 2014, 20:02

Washed it, drove it! 200 miles round trip. There I  tried an Eco drive, first decent long run. Eco mode. 70 mph all way, 50.3 (v disappointed). Back Normal mode, pushing on 42. That will be the first and last Eco setting/attempt ever.

You better have a gtd to complain about that, I gor 35mpg on the way home from bcs today!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: virginVWman on 26 January 2014, 16:06

Looking to replace the cornering lights, however what are the best to buy...

Philips, H7 MasterDuty BlueVision, Headlight Lamp, 24 V

or

OSRAM H7 COOL BLUE HYPER 5000K BLUE BULBS (not road legal ive heard).

Cheers

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 26 January 2014, 16:19

I have mtec cosmos blue, but either of them will look better than the standard yellow ones so I'd get the cheapest

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mihaelo1 on 26 January 2014, 16:21

Quote from: virginVWman on 26 January 2014, 16:06

Looking to replace the cornering lights, however what are the best to buy...

Philips, H7 MasterDuty BlueVision, Headlight Lamp, 24 V

or

OSRAM H7 COOL BLUE HYPER 5000K BLUE BULBS (not road legal ive heard).

Cheers

I had those on the picture and they were very good.

(http://shrani.si/f/17/10p/1oGpWxqX/1/dsc01078.jpg)

(http://shrani.si/f/2s/J5/15LkTprW/12.jpg)

(http://shrani.si/f/42/sc/3NUNN6sS/13.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 26 January 2014, 16:29

They seem very bright but not a good xenon colour match, look like super white mtecs, see comparison on garage door here http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=138890

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: virginVWman on 26 January 2014, 16:51

Quote from: GrahamFR on 26 January 2014, 16:29

They seem very bright but not a good xenon colour match, look like super white mtecs, see comparison on garage door here http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=138890

Cheers lads, super white mtecs it is, personal opinion I suppose.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/bhp/mtec-super-white

Absolute car noob, so what am I buying here, the MTEC H7 12v 55w?

Thanks

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 26 January 2014, 16:58

Lol I thought the cosmos blue was a better match than super white, but the choice is yours mate

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: virginVWman on 26 January 2014, 17:05

Quote from: GrahamFR on 26 January 2014, 16:58

Lol I thought the cosmos blue was a better match than super white, but the choice is yours mate

My bad  :grin: from reading this forum you seem to know your sh!t...so il follow suit lol

What exact bulbs did you get, as there is a shed load, H9, H11s, H4s etc etc etc

Thanks

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 26 January 2014, 17:13

These are the ones I got mate http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?itemId=271132997804

The h7,8,9,11 crap is the fitment, so h7 will fit our cornering lights (we are talking about the ones that point sideways in the cluster yeah?) and the other bulbs in your car should all be led except your indicators and reverse bulbs but I'd only upgrade the reverse one as the the indicators are a bit pointless imo

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 26 January 2014, 17:16

And I don't know too much, I just get bored easily and change loads of things :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: virginVWman on 26 January 2014, 17:27

Quote from: GrahamFR on 26 January 2014, 17:13

These are the ones I got mate http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?itemId=271132997804

The h7,8,9,11 crap is the fitment, so h7 will fit our cornering lights (we are talking about the ones that point sideways in the cluster yeah?) and the other bulbs in your car should all be led except your indicators and reverse bulbs but I'd only upgrade the reverse one as the the indicators are a bit pointless imo

No worries then, greatly appreciated for the help! And yeh the lights that point sideways. Take it this takes a few minutes to fit?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 26 January 2014, 18:31

Yeah just a few mins, if it takes you any long your doing it wrong, just remember to twist the right way and you'll be fine

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: jivemonkey on 27 January 2014, 10:41

Passed the 1000 mile mark in the GTD and treated myself to the first real prolonged full throttle experience. I can happily report back that I will be doing that a lot more from now on!  :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: FNJ-GTI on 27 January 2014, 16:19

Picked off all the leaves and seeds that collected on it after a windy weekend. Had hoped to get rid of them with a fast blast to work but, as always, was stuck in stop/start traffic all the way in.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 29 January 2014, 19:49

It's raining so I removed the front grill for this, I'll post a pic of it on the car in the daylight when it's not raining.

(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/justinwanstall/2014-01-29193607_zps3a46be6c.jpg)
(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/justinwanstall/2014-01-29193626_zpsb7611479.jpg)

Being self-adhesive vinyl, the chrome edging is still visible but I think this compliments the chrome next to the red strip whilst bringing the GTI badge inline with my plasti-dipped black VW one.

I'm pretty happy with this but I'm sure there will be some who think it's better left as standard, the beauty is I can just put it back to normal in 5 minutes if I change my mind  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JBirchy on 30 January 2014, 10:25

I like it a lot! Looks great and the red outline really compliments the red stripe! Nicely done!   :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 30 January 2014, 11:53

Filled up my washer bottle as the system keep bonging at me and warning on the dash to fill it up. AFAIK, this is the first time I've filled it in 4 months ownership - surely not ?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: jivemonkey on 30 January 2014, 12:04

Quote from: Sootchucker on 30 January 2014, 11:53

Filled up my washer bottle as the system keep bonging at me and warning on the dash to fill it up. AFAIK, this is the first time I've filled it in 4 months ownership - surely not ?

Have you maybe topped it up when sleepwalking and dreaming about your Golf? :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 30 January 2014, 12:08

Nah, I think the reason why the fuel tank is smaller on the MK7 is that it's been dislodged by the washer bottle - must be 10 or 11 gallons in it. I've noticed when the bottle was empty, my MPG improved considerably  :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gingernick on 30 January 2014, 13:07

I drove to work...with a great big daft grin on my face

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Misterp on 30 January 2014, 13:18

Made me smile that the tyre pressure gizmo actually works. Came on to inform me that my rear right has lost some pressure. Off to the petrol pump to fill up.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 30 January 2014, 13:26

Quote from: Misterp on 30 January 2014, 13:18

Made me smile that the tyre pressure gizmo actually works. Came on to inform me that my rear right has lost some pressure. Off to the petrol pump to fill up.

Thats one thing i would rather not see any time soon  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 30 January 2014, 14:47

Quote from: JBirchy on 30 January 2014, 10:25

I like it a lot! Looks great and the red outline really compliments the red stripe! Nicely done!   :cool:

Cheers  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kevinm on 30 January 2014, 15:33

Quote from: Misterp on 30 January 2014, 13:18

Made me smile that the tyre pressure gizmo actually works. Came on to inform me that my rear right has lost some pressure. Off to the petrol pump to fill up.

So it tells you which tyre?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Misterp on 30 January 2014, 17:01

Quote from: kevinm on 30 January 2014, 15:33

Quote from: Misterp on 30 January 2014, 13:18

Made me smile that the tyre pressure gizmo actually works. Came on to inform me that my rear right has lost some pressure. Off to the petrol pump to fill up.

So it tells you which tyre?

Yep on the head up display And also when you press car on the infotainment system all the tyres are red until u scroll across to where you set tyre pressure it shoes the tyre in red and the warning remains until you reset the right pressure then hit set. Very cool. What's not cool is that the tyre was at 25psi. Hope it's not a slow puncture these contis aren't cheap.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sleg on 30 January 2014, 19:11

Yep the head up display tells you which tyre, made a detour to work yesterday and the warning came on, so I got out and could hear the dreaded sound of air leaving the tyre  :angry:

Found a piece of metal about half an inch long stick out of the centre of the tyre, so I had to swap the wheel in the rain and just so you are all prepared the wheel brace is really short so I had to find some piping at work.

Took the tyre to my local tyre centre and he told me they don't do the Continental Contact 2's anymore, so he said he would look but it would be most likely a contact 3! I really didn't want this as I've only covered 1200 miles, so a non matching tyre already would be awful. Luckily he got me one but said he had to call around. I can't believe they are already being end of line as so many of us have them! so is he telling porkies?

Anyone new tyre for £129 fitted and all ok again!

Sleg

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 January 2014, 19:26

Quote from: sleg on 30 January 2014, 19:11

Yep the head up display tells you which tyre, made a detour to work yesterday and the warning came on, so I got out and could hear the dreaded sound of air leaving the tyre  :angry:

Found a piece of metal about half an inch long stick out of the centre of the tyre, so I had to swap the wheel in the rain and just so you are all prepared the wheel brace is really short so I had to find some piping at work.

Took the tyre to my local tyre centre and he told me they don't do the Continental Contact 2's anymore, so he said he would look but it would be most likely a contact 3! I really didn't want this as I've only covered 1200 miles, so a non matching tyre already would be awful. Luckily he got me one but said he had to call around. I can't believe they are already being end of line as so many of us have them! so is he telling porkies?

Anyone new tyre for £129 fitted and all ok again!

Sleg

No he's right conti sport contact 2's have been superseded by sport contact 3's.  There will be old stock still around though.  Bit naughty of vw putting cars out with a discontinued tyre.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kevinm on 30 January 2014, 20:03

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 January 2014, 19:26

Quote from: sleg on 30 January 2014, 19:11

Yep the head up display tells you which tyre, made a detour to work yesterday and the warning came on, so I got out and could hear the dreaded sound of air leaving the tyre  :angry:

Found a piece of metal about half an inch long stick out of the centre of the tyre, so I had to swap the wheel in the rain and just so you are all prepared the wheel brace is really short so I had to find some piping at work.

Took the tyre to my local tyre centre and he told me they don't do the Continental Contact 2's anymore, so he said he would look but it would be most likely a contact 3! I really didn't want this as I've only covered 1200 miles, so a non matching tyre already would be awful. Luckily he got me one but said he had to call around. I can't believe they are already being end of line as so many of us have them! so is he telling porkies?

Anyone new tyre for £129 fitted and all ok again!

Sleg

No he's right conti sport contact 2's have been superseded by sport contact 3's.  There will be old stock still around though.  Bit naughty of vw putting cars out with a discontinued tyre.

What about the sport contact 5?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 January 2014, 20:32

Quote from: kevinm on 30 January 2014, 20:03

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 January 2014, 19:26

Quote from: sleg on 30 January 2014, 19:11

Yep the head up display tells you which tyre, made a detour to work yesterday and the warning came on, so I got out and could hear the dreaded sound of air leaving the tyre  :angry:

Found a piece of metal about half an inch long stick out of the centre of the tyre, so I had to swap the wheel in the rain and just so you are all prepared the wheel brace is really short so I had to find some piping at work.

Took the tyre to my local tyre centre and he told me they don't do the Continental Contact 2's anymore, so he said he would look but it would be most likely a contact 3! I really didn't want this as I've only covered 1200 miles, so a non matching tyre already would be awful. Luckily he got me one but said he had to call around. I can't believe they are already being end of line as so many of us have them! so is he telling porkies?

Anyone new tyre for £129 fitted and all ok again!

Sleg

No he's right conti sport contact 2's have been superseded by sport contact 3's.  There will be old stock still around though.  Bit naughty of vw putting cars out with a discontinued tyre.

What about the sport contact 5?

Do you mean, are they being discontinued?   Not to my knowledge.  I have 5p's and no problems getting those.  Had 2 new one's recently.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kevinm on 30 January 2014, 20:49

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 January 2014, 20:32

Quote from: kevinm on 30 January 2014, 20:03

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 January 2014, 19:26

Quote from: sleg on 30 January 2014, 19:11

Yep the head up display tells you which tyre, made a detour to work yesterday and the warning came on, so I got out and could hear the dreaded sound of air leaving the tyre  :angry:

Found a piece of metal about half an inch long stick out of the centre of the tyre, so I had to swap the wheel in the rain and just so you are all prepared the wheel brace is really short so I had to find some piping at work.

Took the tyre to my local tyre centre and he told me they don't do the Continental Contact 2's anymore, so he said he would look but it would be most likely a contact 3! I really didn't want this as I've only covered 1200 miles, so a non matching tyre already would be awful. Luckily he got me one but said he had to call around. I can't believe they are already being end of line as so many of us have them! so is he telling porkies?

Anyone new tyre for £129 fitted and all ok again!

Sleg

No he's right conti sport contact 2's have been superseded by sport contact 3's.  There will be old stock still around though.  Bit naughty of vw putting cars out with a discontinued tyre.

What about the sport contact 5?

Do you mean, are they being discontinued?   Not to my knowledge.  I have 5p's and no problems getting those.  Had 2 new one's recently.

Dont the 5's supersede the 3's?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 January 2014, 21:11

Quote from: kevinm on 30 January 2014, 20:49

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 January 2014, 20:32

Quote from: kevinm on 30 January 2014, 20:03

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 January 2014, 19:26

Quote from: sleg on 30 January 2014, 19:11

Yep the head up display tells you which tyre, made a detour to work yesterday and the warning came on, so I got out and could hear the dreaded sound of air leaving the tyre  :angry:

Found a piece of metal about half an inch long stick out of the centre of the tyre, so I had to swap the wheel in the rain and just so you are all prepared the wheel brace is really short so I had to find some piping at work.

Took the tyre to my local tyre centre and he told me they don't do the Continental Contact 2's anymore, so he said he would look but it would be most likely a contact 3! I really didn't want this as I've only covered 1200 miles, so a non matching tyre already would be awful. Luckily he got me one but said he had to call around. I can't believe they are already being end of line as so many of us have them! so is he telling porkies?

Anyone new tyre for £129 fitted and all ok again!

Sleg

No he's right conti sport contact 2's have been superseded by sport contact 3's.  There will be old stock still around though.  Bit naughty of vw putting cars out with a discontinued tyre.

What about the sport contact 5?

Do you mean, are they being discontinued?   Not to my knowledge.  I have 5p's and no problems getting those.  Had 2 new one's recently.

Dont the 5's supersede the 3's?

Edit:  not sure tbh  If in doubt take a look on the website.

http://www.continental-tyres.co.uk/www/tyres_uk_en/themes/car-tyres/standard-car-tyres/contisportcontact/

The SC5 and SC5p's are high and ultra high performance tyres in the SC line up.  The only real difference between 5 and 5p is size options and speed index

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 31 January 2014, 07:21

conti 2's are still widely available and haven't been discontinued. the ones on my car were manufactured just recently.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 31 January 2014, 08:04

Quote from: mcmaddy on 31 January 2014, 07:21

conti 2's are still widely available and haven't been discontinued. the ones on my car were manufactured just recently.

A lot of confusion over this.  They were supposed to be phasing them out, but maybe that's no longer the case! 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: jivemonkey on 31 January 2014, 08:57

Quote from: Booth11 on 31 January 2014, 08:04

Quote from: mcmaddy on 31 January 2014, 07:21

conti 2's are still widely available and haven't been discontinued. the ones on my car were manufactured just recently.

A lot of confusion over this.  They were supposed to be phasing them out, but maybe that's no longer the case!

I had Conti 2s on my Mk6 and had to change to the Conti 3s when I got a puncture, was told that they don't manufacture them anymore and they've been superseded. Seems strange people are getting other information!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 31 January 2014, 13:18

Maybe they only make them for OEM fitting for car manuacturers at huge discount - no development costs tagged onto the cost of them and officially they are obsolete - does make it a bugger if you do need a replacement thought.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 31 January 2014, 17:47

actually that sounds right matt. I'm sure I got told that by the local seat dealer a while ago. not a bad tyre if I'm honest but won't be putting conti 3s on because of the cracking issue on them.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 31 January 2014, 17:59

Agree that sound right too, and it does actually state on the conti website that they are still fitted as oem on many vehicle makes

"ContiSportContact™ 2

High performance tyre - predecessor to the current ContiSportContactTM 3

Predecessor to the current ContiSportContact 3 , the ContiSportContact 2 has excellent braking and cornering safety, ultra-precise steering response and outstanding traction and grip on wet and dry surfaces.This hugely successful tyre is still fitted as original equipment on many vehicles including Ford Focus and Galaxy, Audi A4, Saab 9.3 and 9.5, Renault Megane, plus many others."

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 31 January 2014, 18:25

I'd rather have them than my Bridgestones, although they don't seem to have been as slippery over the last week.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GolfTi on 31 January 2014, 19:06

I had a set of Conti 5 s on my mk 6 . Excellent tyre and instant increase in mpg after they replaced the Bridgestones.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 01 February 2014, 13:46

Gave it quick snow foam (hand held sprayer) and a jet wash so I can see my GTI badge mod in full effect  :smiley:

(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/justinwanstall/2014-02-01133222_zpsce316ff4.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: RedGTD on 01 February 2014, 15:09

Just a minor upgrade.
Brushed Aluminium, going to get my rear diffuser painted gloss black also.
Anyone else noticed that the standard wheel finish is terrible? Where the diamond cut and the black meet is horrible.

Hope this works ??

(http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt200/Jam_Master_Dave/ae79efb40427c75b7a4549858b6ca17b.jpg)
(http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt200/Jam_Master_Dave/th_2f8220810be0868f04a6494cc10024c6.jpg) (http://s611.photobucket.com/albums/tt200/Jam_Master_Dave/?action=view&current=2f8220810be0868f04a6494cc10024c6.jpg)

Not sure how to post images, plus using an iPad for this is painful.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTI7me on 01 February 2014, 15:27

Looking forward to seeing the gloss diffuser. Thought about doing this myself.

J

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: RedGTD on 01 February 2014, 15:32

Meant to say got this done at Infinity Wraps in Cumberbauld.
30mins, £40.00 for the mirrors.
Cheap and easy mod.

Rear diffuser will need to be painted, as it's rough plastic a wrap won't hold so well.
The Chappy at infinity said £50-£60 done in a day.
Is it easy to take off myself? I suspect it's just a few screws.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: virginVWman on 01 February 2014, 16:30

Quote from: RedGTD on 01 February 2014, 15:09

Just a minor upgrade.
Brushed Aluminium, going to get my rear diffuser painted gloss black also.
Anyone else noticed that the standard wheel finish is terrible? Where the diamond cut and the black meet is horrible.

Hope this works ??

(http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt200/Jam_Master_Dave/ae79efb40427c75b7a4549858b6ca17b.jpg)
(http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt200/Jam_Master_Dave/th_2f8220810be0868f04a6494cc10024c6.jpg) (http://s611.photobucket.com/albums/tt200/Jam_Master_Dave/?action=view&current=2f8220810be0868f04a6494cc10024c6.jpg)

Not sure how to post images, plus using an iPad for this is painful.

Not bad at all, looks cracking. Any more photos? Be keen to see more to see if i could be tempted

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: RedGTD on 01 February 2014, 17:18

(http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt200/Jam_Master_Dave/1746f24843135b8b8982e49cb9ab4ce8.jpg)

Just one more from the front.
Looking at new wheels for her.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 01 February 2014, 18:52

Looks a good job, I'd of been tempted to go with black though to compliment the black in the bumper.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: RedGTD on 01 February 2014, 19:00

Quote from: KyleB on 01 February 2014, 18:52

Looks a good job, I'd of been tempted to go with black though to compliment the black in the bumper.

I had thought about gloss black, but so many cars have these.
Then on route to Infinity Wraps a Red RS4 past me and liked the contrast with the red and aluminium.
The pics don't do it justice, though for £40 it's easy changed, might look at gun metal or anthracite next.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kevinm on 01 February 2014, 20:16

I fitted door exit warning lights. It's more involved than doing it in the mk5. I'll put up a how-to during the week.

(http://i671.photobucket.com/albums/vv79/kevinm_photobucket/Mk7/4FAD6DAE-20A3-4499-B22D-AA00437A31D6_zpsoszi1cfk.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Aidey on 03 February 2014, 17:03

Just went for a spin down the road, is this weather ever going to get better,
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/welshade/2ccd5e17-7b99-4b08-8bd0-71f6be6ab824_zpse15ca099.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/welshade/media/2ccd5e17-7b99-4b08-8bd0-71f6be6ab824_zpse15ca099.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 03 February 2014, 17:26

I dinged my driver's door on saturday... Grrrrrrrrr! So annoyed with myself, the irony being I'm so paranoid when parking it.
The door slipped out of my hand in the wind and swung out and hit the window sill of the house. The paint is totally unmarked but the leading edge of the door is slightly bent in beneath the handle. I've been onto my PDR guy and he reckons it's an easy-ish fix... he actually fixed a similar one for me in my last car. Bloody miracle worker. Here's hoping he does his magic again...

I have to say the metal in the panels is so so thin and very easy to ding. The paint on the other hand seems very resilient.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 03 February 2014, 20:46

Quote from: RedGTD on 01 February 2014, 19:00

Quote from: KyleB on 01 February 2014, 18:52

Looks a good job, I'd of been tempted to go with black though to compliment the black in the bumper.

I had thought about gloss black, but so many cars have these.
Then on route to Infinity Wraps a Red RS4 past me and liked the contrast with the red and aluminium.
The pics don't do it justice, though for £40 it's easy changed, might look at gun metal or anthracite next.

Looks good to me, got that Golf R feel  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MAW73 on 03 February 2014, 21:01

Quote from: monsta on 01 February 2014, 13:46

Gave it quick snow foam (hand held sprayer) and a jet wash so I can see my GTI badge mod in full effect  :smiley:

(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/justinwanstall/2014-02-01133222_zpsce316ff4.jpg)

What hand held sprayer have you got mate? Does it foam up well?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 03 February 2014, 21:24

Quote from: MAW73 on 03 February 2014, 21:01

What hand held sprayer have you got mate? Does it foam up well?

I've got a Marolex Master 1500, I modified it using some instructions from this polish forum;

http://forum.kosmetykaaut.pl/viewtopic.php?t=8293 (http://forum.kosmetykaaut.pl/viewtopic.php?t=8293)

It's not bad, nowhere near as good as the pressure washer but probably as good as you can expect from a hand held.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jb4uiEFA0Go (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jb4uiEFA0Go)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 04 February 2014, 15:23

Fitted the lights from the rear of the Golf R  :cool:

Old on the left, new on the right  :smiley:

(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/justinwanstall/2014-02-04-1329_zpsaf50a3f1.png)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: virginVWman on 04 February 2014, 15:36

Quote from: monsta on 04 February 2014, 15:23

Fitted the lights from the rear of the Golf R  :cool:

Old on the left, new on the right  :smiley:

(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/justinwanstall/2014-02-04-1329_zpsaf50a3f1.png)

They look identical yet with a darker tint almost, would it not have been cheaper to have a SPi vision light kit instead?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 04 February 2014, 15:37

Nice  :smiley:
Are the clusters costly? I'm assuming they are!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 04 February 2014, 15:38

Quote from: virginVWman on 04 February 2014, 15:36

They look identical yet with a darker tint almost, would it not have been cheaper to have a SPi vision light kit instead?

They are the same just darker... Sold my set to a Golf owner with "normal" lights so cost next to nothing...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 04 February 2014, 15:39

Quote from: JoeGTI on 04 February 2014, 15:37

Nice  :smiley:
Are the clusters costly? I'm assuming they are!

Yep, but if you sell your original LED ones you don't have to fork out much  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 04 February 2014, 15:51

Not today but Saturday, spent the morning at Shark lowering and then mapping the shark-in-the-box for a sweet 300bhp.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 04 February 2014, 15:58

Quote from: GrahamFR on 04 February 2014, 15:51

Not today but Saturday, spent the morning at Shark lowering and then mapping the shark-in-the-box for a sweet 300bhp.

Wowsers, 300BHP?!

What springs did you go for?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 04 February 2014, 16:13

Quote from: monsta on 04 February 2014, 15:58

Quote from: GrahamFR on 04 February 2014, 15:51

Not today but Saturday, spent the morning at Shark lowering and then mapping the shark-in-the-box for a sweet 300bhp.

Wowsers, 300BHP?!

What springs did you go for?

Well thats a bit confusing, initially i thought i was going for Eibach Sportlines (or in my words, Whatever was on that Milltek one) turns out theyre Prolines, but look at lot lower than the last prolines i installed 6 years ago so i wonder if there is going to be one type from Eibach on the mk7?

I am very happy with them, not too low and not too high, I would trade not scraping my gti on speedbumps for a few mm anyway.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 04 February 2014, 16:20

Quote from: GrahamFR on 04 February 2014, 16:13

Well thats a bit confusing, initially i thought i was going for Eibach Sportlines (or in my words, Whatever was on that Milltek one) turns out theyre Prolines, but look at lot lower than the last prolines i installed 6 years ago so i wonder if there is going to be one type from Eibach on the mk7?

I am very happy with them, not too low and not too high, I would trade not scraping my gti on speedbumps for a few mm anyway.

Nice, got any pics?  Thinking of going VWR within mine...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 04 February 2014, 16:36

Quote from: monsta on 04 February 2014, 16:20

Quote from: GrahamFR on 04 February 2014, 16:13

Well thats a bit confusing, initially i thought i was going for Eibach Sportlines (or in my words, Whatever was on that Milltek one) turns out theyre Prolines, but look at lot lower than the last prolines i installed 6 years ago so i wonder if there is going to be one type from Eibach on the mk7?

I am very happy with them, not too low and not too high, I would trade not scraping my gti on speedbumps for a few mm anyway.

Nice, got any pics?  Thinking of going VWR within mine...

I should have my VWR's delivered in the next few days. When I'll get around to fitting them is the next question.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MAW73 on 04 February 2014, 16:51

Quote from: virginVWman on 04 February 2014, 15:36

Quote from: monsta on 04 February 2014, 15:23

Fitted the lights from the rear of the Golf R  :cool:

Old on the left, new on the right  :smiley:

(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/justinwanstall/2014-02-04-1329_zpsaf50a3f1.png)

They look identical yet with a darker tint almost, would it not have been cheaper to have a SPi vision light kit instead?

A subtle but great mod. Your car would look pretty nice from the rear debadged as well.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 04 February 2014, 16:54

Quote from: MAW73 on 04 February 2014, 16:51

A subtle but great mod. Your car would look pretty nice from the rear debadged as well.

Thanks :smiley:

Thinking of going black badges on the back like I did on the front;

(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/justinwanstall/2014-02-01120934_zps0b0c8e06.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 04 February 2014, 17:05

Quote from: monsta on 04 February 2014, 16:20

Quote from: GrahamFR on 04 February 2014, 16:13

Well thats a bit confusing, initially i thought i was going for Eibach Sportlines (or in my words, Whatever was on that Milltek one) turns out theyre Prolines, but look at lot lower than the last prolines i installed 6 years ago so i wonder if there is going to be one type from Eibach on the mk7?

I am very happy with them, not too low and not too high, I would trade not scraping my gti on speedbumps for a few mm anyway.

Nice, got any pics?  Thinking of going VWR within mine...

No mate, meant to clean it yesterday and take a photo but never got chance (too much tv to watch) and it'll be dark when i get home, maybe tomorrow or maybe next weekend tbh.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 04 February 2014, 17:05

Quote from: monsta on 04 February 2014, 16:54

Quote from: MAW73 on 04 February 2014, 16:51

A subtle but great mod. Your car would look pretty nice from the rear debadged as well.

Thanks :smiley:

Thinking of going black badges on the back like I did on the front;

(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/justinwanstall/2014-02-01120934_zps0b0c8e06.jpg)

Was it a straight forward plug & play with the lights or did they require any sort of coding. The R headlights would be an awesome addition :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 04 February 2014, 17:25

Quote from: CraigW on 04 February 2014, 17:05

Was it a straight forward plug & play with the lights or did they require any sort of coding. The R headlights would be an awesome addition :smiley:

Plug and play, really easy - just one bolt per outer cluster and two for the inner ones on the hatch. 

I suspect the headlights would be a bigger job!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 04 February 2014, 17:28

(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/DSC_0055_zpsnh7a8p0j.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/DSC_0055_zpsnh7a8p0j.jpg.html)

It's dark, but there she is

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTI7me on 04 February 2014, 17:43

Liking the R tail lights Monsta. Great mod  :wink:

J

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTI7me on 04 February 2014, 17:44

Springs look fantastic Graham. Make sure you post a pic in the daylight  :smiley:

How are you finding 300hp?!

J

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 04 February 2014, 18:05

Quote from: GrahamFR on 04 February 2014, 17:28

(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/DSC_0055_zpsnh7a8p0j.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/DSC_0055_zpsnh7a8p0j.jpg.html)

It's dark, but there she is

Nice, looking forward to a daylight shot.  Do you have DCC?  Can you comment on the difference with lowered springs?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTI7me on 04 February 2014, 19:10

^^as above^^

J

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 04 February 2014, 19:48

I do have dcc but to be fair I haven't tried out comfort mode yet, will give it a shot tomorrow down the country lane to work. Initial reports in sport and normal don't feel any harsher so that's good.

300bhp is nice but the main difference in power as you see on the dyno plots is after 3.5k so normal driving isn't much different from std so it's very easy to live with

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 04 February 2014, 19:55

Nice Graham... How much is it lowered, 20-30mm? Are you using spacers on the wheels?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 04 February 2014, 20:00

25 on the front and 15mm on the rear according to the website but it looks pretty level to me. And yes I have 20mm spacers on the rears, don't really think the fronts need them, maybe 10mm but it ain't worth it imo

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 04 February 2014, 21:32

Quote from: GrahamFR on 04 February 2014, 20:00

25 on the front and 15mm on the rear according to the website but it looks pretty level to me. And yes I have 20mm spacers on the rears, don't really think the fronts need them, maybe 10mm but it ain't worth it imo

Got the same thing earmarked for my next mods  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ian.C on 04 February 2014, 21:59

Quote from: GrahamFR on 04 February 2014, 20:00

25 on the front and 15mm on the rear according to the website but it looks pretty level to me. And yes I have 20mm spacers on the rears, don't really think the fronts need them, maybe 10mm but it ain't worth it imo

Sorry if I missed the details....which springs did you go for...??
Is the ride much harder than the standard ones.??

We lowered our Scirocco only 30mm but the ride became a little too hard really....I dont want to ruin the sweet ride quality of the MK7

Thanks
Ian

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 04 February 2014, 22:01

Eibach prolines, if you want to see how it looks they are the same springs that are on the milltek Gti so you should be able to Google some decent shots of it

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ian.C on 04 February 2014, 22:16

Thanks for that....looks very OEM like it should have from the factory.....I gather from your previous comment the ride quality is still good and has not made it "crash" over the road surface.

Thanks
Ian

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 05 February 2014, 07:39

Quote from: Ian.C on 04 February 2014, 22:16

Thanks for that....looks very OEM like it should have from the factory.....I gather from your previous comment the ride quality is still good and has not made it "crash" over the road surface.

Thanks
Ian

Thats right its still very comfortable, I drove to work in comfort mode today and it still felt smooth over a couple of cattle grids although I have never been much of a connoisseur for comfort mode since any mode is way more comforting than my leon was

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 05 February 2014, 13:31

Monsta - Be sure that they smooth your rear diffuser off a little before painting it otherwise you'll get a dimpled effect and it'll look sh!te.

Cheers

Ginge

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 05 February 2014, 13:59

Quote from: Ginge 35Edition on 05 February 2014, 13:31

Monsta - Be sure that they smooth your rear diffuser off a little before painting it otherwise you'll get a dimpled effect and it'll look sh!te.

Cheers

Ginge

Huh? Who's painting my diffuser?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: RedGTD on 05 February 2014, 15:38

Quote from: monsta on 05 February 2014, 13:59

Quote from: Ginge 35Edition on 05 February 2014, 13:31

Monsta - Be sure that they smooth your rear diffuser off a little before painting it otherwise you'll get a dimpled effect and it'll look sh!te.

Cheers

Ginge

Huh? Who's painting my diffuser?

I Think that's led on from my comment.
Thanks for the advice Ginge. :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 05 February 2014, 18:53

Love the lowering and the R line lights

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 05 February 2014, 20:00

Sorry having a senior moment!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ian.C on 07 February 2014, 17:17

As they are starting to throw around road salt.....winter wheels went on today....
Doesn't look to bad actually....19s.....with standard ride height.

(http://i926.photobucket.com/albums/ad108/ian5858/IMAG0121_zpsaea82a06.jpg)

Ian

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ian.C on 07 February 2014, 17:19

Double post

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 07 February 2014, 17:56

Quote from: Ian.C on 07 February 2014, 17:17

As they are starting to throw around road salt.....winter wheels went on today....
Doesn't look to bad actually....19s.....with standard ride height.

(http://i926.photobucket.com/albums/ad108/ian5858/IMAG0121_zpsaea82a06.jpg)

Ian

Looking really smart, wouldn't mind them all year round...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ian.C on 07 February 2014, 18:01

I know what you mean....the wheels are cheap copies and the paint is a bit ropey...The rubber is worth triple what the wheels are......But I quite like them now......

Although I forgot to look what the offset was...they deffo stick out further than the standard alloys. Im yet to drive them yet on the Golf to see if the offset difference effects handling.

Ian

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: jivemonkey on 07 February 2014, 18:12

They look really good Ian. Can only agree with other comments :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 07 February 2014, 18:50

Just going to comment about the wheels looking spot on Ian for all year round.

Love the white car/dark wheels combo.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ian.C on 07 February 2014, 19:50

Thanks guys.....I may get them refurbished after the snow has been and gone....

Ive been making some calls regarding lowering springs....Awesome seem keen to push the VWR springs saying you get a "certificate" to put in your service book...Still dont see the point as at the end of the day it all depends on your relationship with your dealer regarding warranty and mods. Think im going for the Eibach's as they lower less than the VWR springs.

Plus I like the look of GrahamFR's GTI

Ian

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 07 February 2014, 20:51

I wouldn't put anything lower than the prolines on 19"s, think they'd look perfect with those wheels Ian

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jimmy Filth on 08 February 2014, 00:05

Got the order confirmed!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ap69 on 08 February 2014, 08:31

Compared its size to polo, surprised me,
(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag315/sunnymeadenursery/car/F7BC292C-DE14-4F0B-8477-F6E419DA35AC_zpsspjqxomd.jpg) (http://s1371.photobucket.com/user/sunnymeadenursery/media/car/F7BC292C-DE14-4F0B-8477-F6E419DA35AC_zpsspjqxomd.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 08 February 2014, 15:22

Washed the car and noticed my first bonnet stonechip, down to the primer, not huge, but really surprised how thin the Tornado paint is on the bonnet as well as the top of the wing - VW weight saving measures presumably!  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 08 February 2014, 16:16

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 08 February 2014, 15:22

Washed the car and noticed my first bonnet stonechip, down to the primer, not huge, but really surprised how thin the Tornado paint is on the bonnet as well as the top of the wing - VW weight saving measures presumably!  :whistle:

I've had a few small stone chips on the front bumper but fortunately nothing on the bonnet as yet. I've touched them up as best I can and you wouldn't notice unless you looked really closely. So far I've been really impressed by the lack of stone chips it's collected.

My TT was absolutely prone to being peppered by stone chips, must have been something to do with the low profile of the cars bonnet

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 08 February 2014, 17:00

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 08 February 2014, 15:22

Washed the car and noticed my first bonnet stonechip, down to the primer, not huge, but really surprised how thin the Tornado paint is on the bonnet as well as the top of the wing - VW weight saving measures presumably!  :whistle:

You haven't used enough c2v3 on yours matt. I bet your dad doesn't have any stone chips  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 08 February 2014, 18:01

Noticed a slight squeaking noise coming from the from front right when moving forward slowly, anyone else get this or know what it is, not too bothered and could be at high speeds too but can't hear it

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 08 February 2014, 19:51

Quote from: mcmaddy on 08 February 2014, 17:00

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 08 February 2014, 15:22

Washed the car and noticed my first bonnet stonechip, down to the primer, not huge, but really surprised how thin the Tornado paint is on the bonnet as well as the top of the wing - VW weight saving measures presumably!  :whistle:

You haven't used enough c2v3 on yours matt. I bet your dad doesn't have any stone chips  :grin:

Most of his was wrung out of the cloth and down the drain, along with my money!  :grin:

Will wait until the Summer when i'm off on shutdown and sort them all then. C2V3 still beading as per day one.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Hawaii-Five-O on 08 February 2014, 21:57

Quote from: GrahamFR on 08 February 2014, 18:01

Noticed a slight squeaking noise coming from the from front right when moving forward slowly, anyone else get this or know what it is, not too bothered and could be at high speeds too but can't hear it

Hi Graham - I'm suffering from this too (started after the first 2,000 miles). You might want to post/follow this thread about it:

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=263754.0

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 09 February 2014, 13:21

Yeah strangely I'm just over 2k too, but didn't hear it this morning may be when car is hot

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ap69 on 09 February 2014, 21:27

Wash and wax

(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag315/sunnymeadenursery/car/08E77729-787C-4B88-B18C-B21B81853D49_zpspn3cry3v.jpg) (http://s1371.photobucket.com/user/sunnymeadenursery/media/car/08E77729-787C-4B88-B18C-B21B81853D49_zpspn3cry3v.jpg.html)

(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag315/sunnymeadenursery/car/CE85828B-3F63-492D-AF7E-245B3A63D1F4_zpslqh0p4lb.jpg) (http://s1371.photobucket.com/user/sunnymeadenursery/media/car/CE85828B-3F63-492D-AF7E-245B3A63D1F4_zpslqh0p4lb.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 11 February 2014, 07:39

Yesterday admittedly but on the way home the road was closed and i had to do a U turn in the road and decided to go over a ridge that even my unlowered car wouldnt have appreciated so i have scraped the underside of my bumper cos im an IDIOT. anyway you cant really tell but does anyone know if you replace those front black lips or if its all one big bit of plastic across the entire bumper?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 11 February 2014, 08:23

Quote from: GrahamFR on 11 February 2014, 07:39

Yesterday admittedly but on the way home the road was closed and i had to do a U turn in the road and decided to go over a ridge that even my unlowered car wouldnt have appreciated so i have scraped the underside of my bumper cos im an IDIOT. anyway you cant really tell but does anyone know if you replace those front black lips or if its all one big bit of plastic across the entire bumper?

I think it is 2 seperate pieces.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Buggaluggs on 15 February 2014, 13:33

Hello All,
            Work has been pretty rubbish this year so got the chance to collect the car from my wife and fill with fuel(seems to be my job)! came home and gave it a good clean, fitted front rubber mats and new valve cover caps. Took some pictures, lets just hope my dinosaur brain has remembered how to attach them!   :smiley:(http://i1368.photobucket.com/albums/ag190/petermaxmoden/P1000236_zps5393dc34.jpg)(http://i1368.photobucket.com/albums/ag190/petermaxmoden/P1000231_zps2fea2c79.jpg)(http://i1368.photobucket.com/albums/ag190/petermaxmoden/P1000212_zpsf5520baa.jpg)(http://i1368.photobucket.com/albums/ag190/petermaxmoden/P1000244_zpsc5aeb59e.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 15 February 2014, 14:10

Where did you get the dust caps from Buggaluggs ?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 2014GTi on 15 February 2014, 14:33

Today my GTI watched as my now sold Golf R32 drove off.....  :cry:
But tomorrow I will have her a full wash, dry and aqua wax treatment  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Buggaluggs on 15 February 2014, 14:47

Quote from: JB GTI on 15 February 2014, 14:10

Where did you get the dust caps from Buggaluggs ?

Hi JB GTI, They are genuine vw ones, £20+vat, order the ones for rubber tyre valves as there is a choice, cheers. :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 15 February 2014, 15:02

Is there anything on them dust caps to stop people nicking them? Everytime I've had metal dust caps they've been pinched.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 15 February 2014, 17:57

Quote from: Buggaluggs on 15 February 2014, 14:47

Quote from: JB GTI on 15 February 2014, 14:10

Where did you get the dust caps from Buggaluggs ?

Hi JB GTI, They are genuine vw ones, £20+vat, order the ones for rubber tyre valves as there is a choice, cheers. :smiley:

£20 + vat !! :shocked: :shocked:  :shocked: chuffing Norah !!
Thanks for letting me know. I think VW need to have a word with themselves  :whistle:

They are nice though !!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 15 February 2014, 18:02

They should have a little grub screw to deter the unprepared thief. It would be a bugger if you didn't keep the allen key with you when you needed an air top-up.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 15 February 2014, 18:05

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 15 February 2014, 18:02

They should have a little grub screw to deter the unprepared thief. It would be a bugger if you didn't keep the allen key with you when you needed an air top-up.

But then the little B******s will get some pliers and destroy your valves nicking your dust caps. Gits!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 15 February 2014, 18:06

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 15 February 2014, 18:02

They should have a little grub screw to deter the unprepared thief. It would be a bugger if you didn't keep the allen key with you when you needed an air top-up.

I should hope so !! Can anyone confirm the grub screw is fitted to these. Also just had look on the VW site but I can't find them anywhere in the accessories section. ( but I am a bloke )

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GolfTi on 15 February 2014, 21:36

Got my wheel bling from the Wolfsburg factory shop last Summer. (18 Euro)
All four still there, I do keep the plastic originals in the glove box just in case though.

No grub screw.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Darlo on 16 February 2014, 10:36

Installed my brodit phone hold. Took about 10 seconds to fit. Very impressed.

Also got my hands on new green collar mdi cable.

(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h45/bgb_one/150EB0DC-7D92-45D5-98B2-079EB7C5EBD6_zpswrhba67y.jpg) (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/bgb_one/media/150EB0DC-7D92-45D5-98B2-079EB7C5EBD6_zpswrhba67y.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 16 February 2014, 16:07

Fitted my BBS CK's
Then decided they don't look right on the mk7 as it's such a fussy car as far as wheels are concerned.  :cry:
I think the only wheels I've seen that I like the look of on the mk7 so far are the standard GTD 18's and the Santiagos or the hideously expensive CH-R's.
Back to the drawing board…  :angry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 16 February 2014, 16:16

Quote from: Exonian on 16 February 2014, 16:07

Fitted my BBS CK's
Then decided they don't look right on the mk7 as it's such a fussy car as far as wheels are concerned.  :cry:
I think the only wheels I've seen that I like the look of on the mk7 so far are the standard GTD 18's and the Santiagos or the hideously expensive CH-R's.
Back to the drawing board…  :angry:

Pics required for a second opinion   :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Darlo on 16 February 2014, 16:34

Quote from: JB GTI on 16 February 2014, 16:16

Quote from: Exonian on 16 February 2014, 16:07

Fitted my BBS CK's
Then decided they don't look right on the mk7 as it's such a fussy car as far as wheels are concerned.  :cry:
I think the only wheels I've seen that I like the look of on the mk7 so far are the standard GTD 18's and the Santiagos or the hideously expensive CH-R's.
Back to the drawing board…  :angry:

Pics required for a second opinion   :wink:

Yeah where are the pics?!

I gave mine a real good clean today and slapped some more wax on it.

It would appear I've driven through a bath of tar this week and it took me ages to remove it :evil:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ap69 on 16 February 2014, 17:34

Lovingly cleaned

(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag315/sunnymeadenursery/car/D78F2F65-897B-42A4-A69F-212CB48EADAA_zpsrl76v8qz.jpg) (http://s1371.photobucket.com/user/sunnymeadenursery/media/car/D78F2F65-897B-42A4-A69F-212CB48EADAA_zpsrl76v8qz.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: RikWebb on 16 February 2014, 17:48

Fitted a dashcam  :laugh:

See http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=264743.0 (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=264743.0)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr Savage on 16 February 2014, 17:49

Quote from: Ap69 on 16 February 2014, 17:34

Lovingly cleaned

(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag315/sunnymeadenursery/car/D78F2F65-897B-42A4-A69F-212CB48EADAA_zpsrl76v8qz.jpg) (http://s1371.photobucket.com/user/sunnymeadenursery/media/car/D78F2F65-897B-42A4-A69F-212CB48EADAA_zpsrl76v8qz.jpg.html)

If I park my GTI in the space next to yours then you can clean mine at the same time. Great idea, no?  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 16 February 2014, 18:41

Quote from: Darlo on 16 February 2014, 16:34

Quote from: JB GTI on 16 February 2014, 16:16

Quote from: Exonian on 16 February 2014, 16:07

Fitted my BBS CK's
Then decided they don't look right on the mk7 as it's such a fussy car as far as wheels are concerned.  :cry:
I think the only wheels I've seen that I like the look of on the mk7 so far are the standard GTD 18's and the Santiagos or the hideously expensive CH-R's.
Back to the drawing board…  :angry:

Pics required for a second opinion   :wink:

Yeah where are the pics?!

I gave mine a real good clean today and slapped some more wax on it.

It would appear I've driven through a bath of tar this week and it took me ages to remove it :evil:

Patience, patience! I had to go out quick and take some photos before eating…
(http://i1147.photobucket.com/albums/o560/Exonian22/Mobile%20Uploads/27D653C9-5E6B-431E-A9BE-B9B7350951DE.jpg) (http://s1147.photobucket.com/user/Exonian22/media/Mobile%20Uploads/27D653C9-5E6B-431E-A9BE-B9B7350951DE.jpg.html)
(http://i1147.photobucket.com/albums/o560/Exonian22/Mobile%20Uploads/6A5926DD-219F-458C-9A14-CA1EE7600482.jpg) (http://s1147.photobucket.com/user/Exonian22/media/Mobile%20Uploads/6A5926DD-219F-458C-9A14-CA1EE7600482.jpg.html)
(http://i1147.photobucket.com/albums/o560/Exonian22/Mobile%20Uploads/A2559FAE-71C5-4AA0-A828-37A42FF70E7D.jpg) (http://s1147.photobucket.com/user/Exonian22/media/Mobile%20Uploads/A2559FAE-71C5-4AA0-A828-37A42FF70E7D.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 16 February 2014, 18:45

Wheels look great on it I think!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jimble on 16 February 2014, 18:46

Yup, they look awesome mate! 8)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 16 February 2014, 19:41

+1 for the wheels I think they really suit it, maybe a slight drop would help and convince you, any one good at Photoshop?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr Savage on 16 February 2014, 19:44

A word of warning for anyone changing to LED lights. The vanity mirror lights seem very picky and have got through 4 lots of cheap led lights. Back to the original bulbs I reckon!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 16 February 2014, 19:57

I really like those BBS wheels    :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 2014GTi on 16 February 2014, 20:05

Today I washed it and topped up the aqua wax.
Also treated it to a photoshoot  :laugh:

(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2852/12571014165_0062761292.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rizvanhussain/12571014165/)

(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5474/12571018035_2c43c55672.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rizvanhussain/12571018035/)

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7356/12571023415_ea066c7728.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rizvanhussain/12571023415/)

(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3824/12571028255_e28990b075.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rizvanhussain/12571028255/)

(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3761/12571032305_585099d638.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rizvanhussain/12571032305/)

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7405/12571035735_ede161f4b7.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rizvanhussain/12571035735/)

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7404/12571039945_0a0d5ffd86.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rizvanhussain/12571039945/)

(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3771/12571500844_aecf68e289.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rizvanhussain/12571500844/)

(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3679/12571160273_b6733bc35e.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rizvanhussain/12571160273/)

(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3747/12571164383_6f5f1b2dcc.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rizvanhussain/12571164383/)

(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3751/12571056595_4f5c9a5158.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rizvanhussain/12571056595/)

(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3745/12571518674_15bb7a87f9.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rizvanhussain/12571518674/)

(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3822/12571068045_48002689b7.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rizvanhussain/12571068045/)

(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3828/12571072955_4f7d93db7c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rizvanhussain/12571072955/)

(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3801/12571077195_592a1e885d.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rizvanhussain/12571077195/)

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3738/12571193603_3aa73c8bb5.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rizvanhussain/12571193603/)

(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3828/12571086085_0d790fd180.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rizvanhussain/12571086085/)

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7293/12571091335_a3c0d84b91.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rizvanhussain/12571091335/)

(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3736/12571208873_b34858040d.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rizvanhussain/12571208873/)

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7374/12571214203_54e3361af8.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rizvanhussain/12571214203/)

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7371/12571218943_14a8a16be7.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rizvanhussain/12571218943/)

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7352/12571110735_592dd77676.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rizvanhussain/12571110735/)

(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3821/12571227803_9120c6fbc5.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rizvanhussain/12571227803/)

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7356/12571121425_e4015909a1.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rizvanhussain/12571121425/)

 :laugh: :lipsrsealed: :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mihaelo1 on 16 February 2014, 20:16

Beautiful car!  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: superiors on 16 February 2014, 21:18

Very nice  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Dan Burnley on 16 February 2014, 21:26

 :shocked:  Gorgeous  :shocked:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Hawaii-Five-O on 16 February 2014, 22:06

Quote from: 2014GTi on 16 February 2014, 20:05

Today I washed it and topped up the aqua wax.
Also treated it to a photoshoot  :laugh:

That really is a sweet looking GTI you got there matey. Possibly the perfect combo; PP, 3 door, 19's, Pure White :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTI7me on 16 February 2014, 22:59

Looking good  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 17 February 2014, 12:34

Quote from: Jimble on 16 February 2014, 18:46

Yup, they look awesome mate! 8)

Quote from: GrahamFR on 16 February 2014, 19:41

+1 for the wheels I think they really suit it, maybe a slight drop would help and convince you, any one good at Photoshop?

Quote from: JB GTI on 16 February 2014, 19:57

I really like those BBS wheels    :cool:

Quote from: JoeGTI on 16 February 2014, 18:45

Wheels look great on it I think!

Thank you x4!
Gives me a bit of confidence!
Hmmmmm, still undecided. I quite fancy a set of 18s that look visually bigger than Austins and better offset but ride better than the 19s.

For info, I only drove the car a couple of miles to take the obligatory forum photographs and settle the suspension but the 235 Conti 3's sounded louder than on the mk6 and much louder than the (admittedly brand new) Conti 2's on there before.
The ride was a bit harsher too than both of the above BUT some of that might be to do with the mk7 requiring higher air pressure than the mk6 on 19s and much higher than the mk7 on 18s according to the fuel flap.
All tyres over 40 psi is quite hard and noisy!!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 17 February 2014, 12:35

Quote from: 2014GTi on 16 February 2014, 20:05

Today I washed it and topped up the aqua wax.
Also treated it to a photoshoot  :laugh:


 :laugh: :lipsrsealed: :rolleyes:

Awesome looking GTI and photography.  :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MAW73 on 17 February 2014, 13:38

Quote from: Exonian on 17 February 2014, 12:35

Quote from: 2014GTi on 16 February 2014, 20:05

Today I washed it and topped up the aqua wax.
Also treated it to a photoshoot  :laugh:


 :laugh: :lipsrsealed: :rolleyes:

Awesome looking GTI and photography.  :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool:

+1 and those wheels look phenomenal

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ginagee on 17 February 2014, 14:02

GTI2014: Stunning photography… Thank you 4 sharing  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 17 February 2014, 15:03

Stunning pictures mate. Looks a good location too.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: peterdoherty on 19 February 2014, 18:31

Gave it a full snowfoam/2BM wash/dry & top up for c2v3 on Sunday and an ONR wash today and another coat of c2V3

(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/703/z8ka.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/jjz8kaj)

(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/33/km4a.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/0xkm4aj)

(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/829/cuv6.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/n1cuv6j)

(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/22/6djt.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/0m6djtj)

(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/838/ycps.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/naycpsj)

(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/801/cjsw.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/m9cjswj)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 19 February 2014, 19:38

Looks good. What's ONR?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 19 February 2014, 19:57

Washing the car without water.
Optimum No Rinse
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15cMHR0a0Ok   :shocked: :shocked:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: peterdoherty on 19 February 2014, 20:04

Yep - no access to hose where I was to rinse so use ONR sometimes. Impressed with it. Car was only had a light layer of dirt after doing 100 miles from Sunday.

Loads of info on detailing world about it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 19 February 2014, 21:43

Will have to have a look. Could be handy in the winter/rainy days.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: peterdoherty on 19 February 2014, 21:56

Quote from: KyleB on 19 February 2014, 21:43

Will have to have a look. Could be handy in the winter/rainy days.

In winter or if the car is particularly dirty I would advise a quick trip to the local jet wash (or pressure wash at home) just to blast off any big bits of crud and remove as much as possible to avoid any possible damage.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ginagee on 21 February 2014, 09:28

I put my private plates on the GTi this morning. It doesn't look like just any GTi now, it's MINE!!!! ALL MINE!!!!! :laugh: :laugh:
Although, I was a bit naffed off to see the rear number plate had scuffed off quite a bit of paint underneath the lower edge, revealing white under the paint. It's not visible under the new plates. But I wish it was perfect under there.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 2014GTi on 21 February 2014, 10:49

Quote from: Ginagee on 21 February 2014, 09:28

I put my private plates on the GTi this morning. It doesn't look like just any GTi now, it's MINE!!!! ALL MINE!!!!! :laugh: :laugh:
Although, I was a bit naffed off to see the rear number plate had scuffed off quite a bit of paint underneath the lower edge, revealing white under the paint. It's not visible under the new plates. But I wish it was perfect under there.

Yikes, get it repainted from dealership. Mine was fine when I took the original plates off  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ginagee on 21 February 2014, 11:18

Quote from: 2014GTi on 21 February 2014, 10:49

Quote from: Ginagee on 21 February 2014, 09:28

I put my private plates on the GTi this morning. It doesn't look like just any GTi now, it's MINE!!!! ALL MINE!!!!! :laugh: :laugh:
Although, I was a bit naffed off to see the rear number plate had scuffed off quite a bit of paint underneath the lower edge, revealing white under the paint. It's not visible under the new plates. But I wish it was perfect under there.

Yikes, get it repainted from dealership. Mine was fine when I took the original plates off  :smiley:

Thanks 2014GTi :smiley:, but TBH it would take time & energy up, and I'm not keen on it being messed with when it's hidden anyway. It's not going to corrode, or get worse… so I'm going to leave it. I don't like that it's there, but I don't feel it's worth the hassle. :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTI7me on 21 February 2014, 11:41

Where abouts has it rubbed the bumper Ginagee? I will be putting my private plate on at some point. Just want to make sure there are no problems before hand.

J

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ginagee on 21 February 2014, 13:31

Quote from: GTI7me on 21 February 2014, 11:41

Where abouts has it rubbed the bumper Ginagee? I will be putting my private plate on at some point. Just want to make sure there are no problems before hand.

J

It's taken the paint off behind the bottom centre of the rear number plate. About 10cm across, and 3mm down at the widest central exposed area. You can't see it when the number plate is attached, it's about 5mm up from the base of the plate.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTI7me on 21 February 2014, 13:49

That is pretty bad really. Hopefully it wont get any worse foe you. If it does i'd be having words with the dealer.

J

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 2014GTi on 21 February 2014, 14:15

Quote from: Ginagee on 21 February 2014, 13:31

Quote from: GTI7me on 21 February 2014, 11:41

Where abouts has it rubbed the bumper Ginagee? I will be putting my private plate on at some point. Just want to make sure there are no problems before hand.

J

It's taken the paint off behind the bottom centre of the rear number plate. About 10cm across, and 3mm down at the widest central exposed area. You can't see it when the number plate is attached, it's about 5mm up from the base of the plate.

Gina, were you being overly aggressive in removing the plate?  :rolleyes: :tongue:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 21 February 2014, 17:24

Booked it in to VW to hopefully get this bloody buzzing noise from the dashboard fixed

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 2014GTi on 21 February 2014, 17:29

Quote from: CraigW on 21 February 2014, 17:24

Booked it in to VW to hopefully get this bloody buzzing noise from the dashboard fixed

Is it not the sound aktuator?  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 21 February 2014, 17:33

Quote from: 2014GTi on 21 February 2014, 17:29

Quote from: CraigW on 21 February 2014, 17:24

Booked it in to VW to hopefully get this bloody buzzing noise from the dashboard fixed

Is it not the sound aktuator?  :smiley:

That's what I'm guessing it might be but honestly not sure. If they can't fix it I might reject it and ask for £6k off an R as a goodwill gesture  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 2014GTi on 21 February 2014, 17:40

Quote from: CraigW on 21 February 2014, 17:33

Quote from: 2014GTi on 21 February 2014, 17:29

Quote from: CraigW on 21 February 2014, 17:24

Booked it in to VW to hopefully get this bloody buzzing noise from the dashboard fixed

Is it not the sound aktuator?  :smiley:

That's what I'm guessing it might be but honestly not sure. If they can't fix it I might reject it and ask for £6k off an R as a goodwill gesture  :grin:

Yes but could you honestly live with the understeer?  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTI7me on 21 February 2014, 19:15

Quote from: CraigW on 21 February 2014, 17:33

Quote from: 2014GTi on 21 February 2014, 17:29

Quote from: CraigW on 21 February 2014, 17:24

Booked it in to VW to hopefully get this bloody buzzing noise from the dashboard fixed

Is it not the sound aktuator?  :smiley:

That's what I'm guessing it might be but honestly not sure. If they can't fix it I might reject it and ask for £6k off an R as a goodwill gesture  :grin:

Are you still within your rights to do that? I know my rejection was successful and i have a replacement on the way but i dealt with it straight after i picked it up.

J

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 21 February 2014, 19:28

Just ordered mine a present: CRDT-2 tuning box from DTUK.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: karlak on 21 February 2014, 19:35

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 21 February 2014, 19:28

Just ordered mine a present: CRDT-2 tuning box from DTUK.

:)

Looking forward to the write-up.

Especially the economy gains/losses with it fitted.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ap69 on 21 February 2014, 19:37

Quote from: peterdoherty on 19 February 2014, 21:56

Quote from: KyleB on 19 February 2014, 21:43

Will have to have a look. Could be handy in the winter/rainy days.

In winter or if the car is particularly dirty I would advise a quick trip to the local jet wash (or pressure wash at home) just to blast off any big bits of crud and remove as much as possible to avoid any possible damage.

Gowd I wouldn't!

Pressure washers bash the gritty dirt against the paint to get it off (under pressure). Maybe ok if it's well waxed up and kept so but snow foam far better let it sit on for a few mins then just wash it off with a regular hose. Removes mud/dirt etc, in summer just a chamois off if winter 2 bucket wash.
Each to their own :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 21 February 2014, 19:48

I would never use a pressure washer on my car. The jet can fracture paint, allows water to get into places that are designed waterproof, but not anticipating a 120Bar splash of water etc etc.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: peterdoherty on 21 February 2014, 20:21

Quote from: Ap69 on 21 February 2014, 19:37

Quote from: peterdoherty on 19 February 2014, 21:56

Quote from: KyleB on 19 February 2014, 21:43

Will have to have a look. Could be handy in the winter/rainy days.

In winter or if the car is particularly dirty I would advise a quick trip to the local jet wash (or pressure wash at home) just to blast off any big bits of crud and remove as much as possible to avoid any possible damage.

Gowd I wouldn't!

Pressure washers bash the gritty dirt against the paint to get it off (under pressure). Maybe ok if it's well waxed up and kept so but snow foam far better let it sit on for a few mins then just wash it off with a regular hose. Removes mud/dirt etc, in summer just a chamois off if winter 2 bucket wash.
Each to their own :)

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 21 February 2014, 19:48

I would never use a pressure washer on my car. The jet can fracture paint, allows water to get into places that are designed waterproof, but not anticipating a 120Bar splash of water etc etc.

I do use a pre-wash (VP Citrus) to lubricate and soften the worst of the dirt off before pressure washing(didn't want to get too OCD on here!)

One of the 2 places I live (long story) is an apartment block with no external access to water so an ONR wash is best that can be done. Doing an ONR wash on a particularly dirty car isn't advisable (risk of marks etc) so the best option is to prewash elsewhere (where external water supply is available) to get rid of most of the dirt before using ONR.

Its the only option I have - each to their own with what facilities & equipment they have.

In the other location I live (detached house with external tap) I would do a full 'traditional' snow foam/2BM wash.

I also believe any damage to paintwork from using a pressure washer is down to poor technique of using the tool. If the dirt is well lubricated (prewash) and the PW is used from a safe distance (and pressure adjusted if possible) and the correct movement things will be fine.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 22 February 2014, 07:29

You shouldn't have any issues at all using a pressure washer on your car as long as you don't go daft. Adjust the pressure so it's a flat or spread water and don't stand too close to the car especially not with the jet pointing directly at your paint.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 22 February 2014, 10:35

If you're worried about using a pressure washer just stand further back  :smiley:

Unfortunately with no driveway and living in a flat on the first floor so no use of a hose, local jet washes are my only resource beyond going through an automatic car wash (no thanks) and letting the hand car wash people use god knows what on it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 22 February 2014, 13:32

Using a power washer is absolutely fine, I've always used one. Obviously you need to use it with a bit of common sense - wide spray, stand back, etc. It makes the washing process so much easier. I can't see how you could clean around the wheel arches properly without one anyway.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 22 February 2014, 13:35

Washed the car today, used the jetwash first On the shampoo setting only, rallied home and hand washed using two bucket method then topped her off with some autoglym aquawax, good stuff even smells nice :smiley: internals tomorrow then bring on the rain lol

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 22 February 2014, 14:39

Been to DTUK to pick up my CRDT-2 box, details to follow in the relevant GTD specific thread.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 22 February 2014, 14:54

Monsta if your interested I've got one of these for sale http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/mobi-v-17-portable-bike-pressure-washer/rp-prod46653.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTI7me on 22 February 2014, 15:50

Been to look at the replacement this morning. Excited for 1st March now  :smiley:

J

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 23 February 2014, 15:20

Quote from: mcmaddy on 22 February 2014, 14:54

Monsta if your interested I've got one of these for sale http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/mobi-v-17-portable-bike-pressure-washer/rp-prod46653.

Do you know if any of the snow foam lances can be fitted to that?  How much do you want for it?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 24 February 2014, 14:52

bought a black washer cap from aks as im bored and plastidip always flakes off over time!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: virginVWman on 24 February 2014, 18:33

Just booked the car in for darker tints on wed the 5th. Some may say they dont need it but the standard tints arent dark enough imo

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 24 February 2014, 19:33

Quote from: virginVWman on 24 February 2014, 18:33

Just booked the car in for darker tints on wed the 5th. Some may say they dont need it but the standard tints arent dark enough imo

Are you getting the driver/passenger ones done too? These are already at legal tint   :sad:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 24 February 2014, 20:08

Quote from: monsta on 24 February 2014, 19:33

Quote from: virginVWman on 24 February 2014, 18:33

Just booked the car in for darker tints on wed the 5th. Some may say they dont need it but the standard tints arent dark enough imo

Are you getting the driver/passenger ones done too? These are already at legal tint   :sad:

Surely though if you go to a tinting place and ask for as dark as legal on the fronts, then they put the legal tint on already legal tint levels then it isn't your fault...:smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: virginVWman on 24 February 2014, 20:17

No just the back three (3door)  I want it to be a bit more...well stealth ha. Looks great in deep black pearl when clean but want it to look meaner if that makes sense.  i had the a3 had the windows tinted so it allowed 12% if light through. Some will say its chavvy but i like it. Il take photos and post once done

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 24 February 2014, 20:24

Quote from: GrahamFR on 24 February 2014, 20:08

Quote from: monsta on 24 February 2014, 19:33

Quote from: virginVWman on 24 February 2014, 18:33

Just booked the car in for darker tints on wed the 5th. Some may say they dont need it but the standard tints arent dark enough imo

Are you getting the driver/passenger ones done too? These are already at legal tint   :sad:

Surely though if you go to a tinting place and ask for as dark as legal on the fronts, then they put the legal tint on already legal tint levels then it isn't your fault...:smiley:

Nope, they driver is responsible for making sure the vehicle they are using is legal for the road.  They'll make you rip the tints off if they catch you.  That said, I want mine darker  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 24 February 2014, 20:35

Quote from: monsta on 24 February 2014, 20:24

Quote from: GrahamFR on 24 February 2014, 20:08

Quote from: monsta on 24 February 2014, 19:33

Quote from: virginVWman on 24 February 2014, 18:33

Just booked the car in for darker tints on wed the 5th. Some may say they dont need it but the standard tints arent dark enough imo

Are you getting the driver/passenger ones done too? These are already at legal tint   :sad:

Surely though if you go to a tinting place and ask for as dark as legal on the fronts, then they put the legal tint on already legal tint levels then it isn't your fault...:smiley:

Nope, they driver is responsible for making sure the vehicle they are using is legal for the road.  They'll make you rip the tints off if they catch you.  That said, I want mine darker  :smiley:

Oh right, well good thing that was a completely hypothetical situation then...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Dully on 26 February 2014, 14:51

Gave it the normal pampering and yet again got so frustrated with the amount of water that seems to hold in crevices then piss all down the bodywork just when you think the job is done, doors seals, boot seals, wing mirrors open, wing mirrors retracted, rear light clusters, door handles ...................... the TT had one either side on the window seals, wipe twice and job done, Mrs D thinks I have OCD as I think I do 30 laps of the car after each dry  :grin:

Also today after over 5 months and 1200 miles I found the first stone chip :cry: Strangly enough its in the exact same place all but 10mm to the first on a previous GTI, drivers side windscreen frame, quite a chunk too, might wait for a few more then get them all done together.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Buggaluggs on 26 February 2014, 20:11

Quote from: Dully on 26 February 2014, 14:51

Gave it the normal pampering and yet again got so frustrated with the amount of water that seems to hold in crevices then piss all down the bodywork just when you think the job is done, doors seals, boot seals, wing mirrors open, wing mirrors retracted, rear light clusters, door handles ...................... the TT had one either side on the window seals, wipe twice and job done, Mrs D thinks I have OCD as I think I do 30 laps of the car after each dry  :grin:

Also today after over 5 months and 1200 miles I found the first stone chip :cry: Strangly enough its in the exact same place all but 10mm to the first on a previous GTI, drivers side windscreen frame, quite a chunk too, might wait for a few more then get them all done together.                                                                 

You are spot on about the cars ability to keep on and on and on slowly releasing its water! And I am also having to remove a spot of wax residue from both sills each time I clean the car, I assume it is coming from the front doors.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: peterdoherty on 26 February 2014, 20:16

open the boot and take a look up in where the hinges are at the top after washing - massive watertrap!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ginagee on 27 February 2014, 13:15

Quote from: peterdoherty on 26 February 2014, 20:16

open the boot and take a look up in where the hinges are at the top after washing - massive watertrap!

Yes, there's a few water traps. I'm not keen on the dirty flood marks that come down from the side badges after it's rained. Biggest trap is the water trough where the front windscreen wipers come out of, it's like a swimming pool down there.

And on that subject, on others cars I had, you can just pull up the windscreen wipers to wash them… but the bonnets in the way on the GTi - how does everyone get round this?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 27 February 2014, 13:19

Quote from: Ginagee on 27 February 2014, 13:15

Quote from: peterdoherty on 26 February 2014, 20:16

open the boot and take a look up in where the hinges are at the top after washing - massive watertrap!

Yes, there's a few water traps. I'm not keen on the dirty flood marks that come down from the side badges after it's rained. Biggest trap is the water trough where the front windscreen wipers come out of, it's like a swimming pool down there.

And on that subject, on others cars I had, you can just pull up the windscreen wipers to wash them… but the bonnets in the way on the GTi - how does everyone get round this?

Ignition on, then off, then hold the wiper stalk down for a few seconds, the wipers will sweep up to a vertical position and you can get them off the screen for cleaning.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ginagee on 27 February 2014, 13:29

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 27 February 2014, 13:19

Quote from: Ginagee on 27 February 2014, 13:15

Quote from: peterdoherty on 26 February 2014, 20:16

open the boot and take a look up in where the hinges are at the top after washing - massive watertrap!

Yes, there's a few water traps. I'm not keen on the dirty flood marks that come down from the side badges after it's rained. Biggest trap is the water trough where the front windscreen wipers come out of, it's like a swimming pool down there.

And on that subject, on others cars I had, you can just pull up the windscreen wipers to wash them… but the bonnets in the way on the GTi - how does everyone get round this?

Ignition on, then off, then hold the wiper stalk down for a few seconds, the wipers will sweep up to a vertical position and you can get them off the screen for cleaning.

Thanks monkeyhanger  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JBirchy on 27 February 2014, 14:43

Quote from: Dully on 26 February 2014, 14:51

Gave it the normal pampering and yet again got so frustrated with the amount of water that seems to hold in crevices then piss all down the bodywork just when you think the job is done, doors seals, boot seals, wing mirrors open, wing mirrors retracted, rear light clusters, door handles ...................... the TT had one either side on the window seals, wipe twice and job done, Mrs D thinks I have OCD as I think I do 30 laps of the car after each dry  :grin:

Also today after over 5 months and 1200 miles I found the first stone chip :cry: Strangly enough its in the exact same place all but 10mm to the first on a previous GTI, drivers side windscreen frame, quite a chunk too, might wait for a few more then get them all done together.

In my quest for detailing gadgets and pure indulgence, I bought myself a Metrovac Air Force Blaster which is basically a big powerful 4HP hair dryer and it is perfect for blasting away the water from all traps!

It's a revelation, as it's no longer an issue for me. It's also brilliant for drying wheels and tyres therefore allowing the tyre dressing to bond to a dry surface.

They're £200 for the one I have, but you can get a little 'Sidekick' version for £75!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ginagee on 27 February 2014, 15:04

Quote from: JBirchy on 27 February 2014, 14:43

Quote from: Dully on 26 February 2014, 14:51

Gave it the normal pampering and yet again got so frustrated with the amount of water that seems to hold in crevices then piss all down the bodywork just when you think the job is done, doors seals, boot seals, wing mirrors open, wing mirrors retracted, rear light clusters, door handles ...................... the TT had one either side on the window seals, wipe twice and job done, Mrs D thinks I have OCD as I think I do 30 laps of the car after each dry  :grin:

Also today after over 5 months and 1200 miles I found the first stone chip :cry: Strangly enough its in the exact same place all but 10mm to the first on a previous GTI, drivers side windscreen frame, quite a chunk too, might wait for a few more then get them all done together.

In my quest for detailing gadgets and pure indulgence, I bought myself a Metrovac Air Force Blaster which is basically a big powerful 4HP hair dryer and it is perfect for blasting away the water from all traps!

It's a revelation, as it's no longer an issue for me. It's also brilliant for drying wheels and tyres therefore allowing the tyre dressing to bond to a dry surface.

They're £200 for the one I have, but you can get a little 'Sidekick' version for £75!

Stick a link on for us. Can you do yer hair styling at same time?  :grin: :grin: :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: peterdoherty on 27 February 2014, 15:20

Quote from: JBirchy on 27 February 2014, 14:43

Quote from: Dully on 26 February 2014, 14:51

Gave it the normal pampering and yet again got so frustrated with the amount of water that seems to hold in crevices then piss all down the bodywork just when you think the job is done, doors seals, boot seals, wing mirrors open, wing mirrors retracted, rear light clusters, door handles ...................... the TT had one either side on the window seals, wipe twice and job done, Mrs D thinks I have OCD as I think I do 30 laps of the car after each dry  :grin:

Also today after over 5 months and 1200 miles I found the first stone chip :cry: Strangly enough its in the exact same place all but 10mm to the first on a previous GTI, drivers side windscreen frame, quite a chunk too, might wait for a few more then get them all done together.

In my quest for detailing gadgets and pure indulgence, I bought myself a Metrovac Air Force Blaster which is basically a big powerful 4HP hair dryer and it is perfect for blasting away the water from all traps!

It's a revelation, as it's no longer an issue for me. It's also brilliant for drying wheels and tyres therefore allowing the tyre dressing to bond to a dry surface.

They're £200 for the one I have, but you can get a little 'Sidekick' version for £75!

Ive the sidekick version and its has some kickback when you turn it on!! Great bit of kit for drying wheels and crevices etc

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: virginVWman on 27 February 2014, 21:38

Door wind deflector - front doors (three-door)

£65.00 RRP Part Number - 5G3072193HU3

So tempted to order these, passed a GTI with a set on last week and I thought it looked quality. Bit naff maybe? Marmite I suppose

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 27 February 2014, 21:46

Quote from: virginVWman on 27 February 2014, 21:38

Door wind deflector - front doors (three-door)

£65.00 RRP Part Number - 5G3072193HU3

So tempted to order these, passed a GTI with a set on last week and I thought it looked quality. Bit naff maybe? Marmite I suppose

Shop around :)

http://www.volkswagenpartsuk.co.uk/product/Golf_%5B5G%5D_Wind_Deflectors_5G3072193HU3 (http://www.volkswagenpartsuk.co.uk/product/Golf_%5B5G%5D_Wind_Deflectors_5G3072193HU3)
http://shop.ahw-shop.de/vw-tuer-windabweiser-2-tuerer-golf-7-vii-original-vw-zubehoer-5g3072193hu3 (http://shop.ahw-shop.de/vw-tuer-windabweiser-2-tuerer-golf-7-vii-original-vw-zubehoer-5g3072193hu3)

Would be interested to see how these look outside of the accessories brochure!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 27 February 2014, 22:35

Quote from: virginVWman on 27 February 2014, 21:38

Door wind deflector - front doors (three-door)

£65.00 RRP Part Number - 5G3072193HU3

So tempted to order these, passed a GTI with a set on last week and I thought it looked quality. Bit naff maybe? Marmite I suppose

I'd be interested to see pictures if you order them

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 28 February 2014, 07:27

Quote from: virginVWman on 27 February 2014, 21:38

Door wind deflector - front doors (three-door)

£65.00 RRP Part Number - 5G3072193HU3

So tempted to order these, passed a GTI with a set on last week and I thought it looked quality. Bit naff maybe? Marmite I suppose

That's a slippery slope down to mudflaps, a picnic rug on the back seat, wooden bead seat covers and wearing a sandal/sock combo.  :grin:
 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 28 February 2014, 09:34

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 28 February 2014, 07:27

Quote from: virginVWman on 27 February 2014, 21:38

Door wind deflector - front doors (three-door)

£65.00 RRP Part Number - 5G3072193HU3

So tempted to order these, passed a GTI with a set on last week and I thought it looked quality. Bit naff maybe? Marmite I suppose

That's a slippery slope down to mudflaps, a picnic rug on the back seat, wooden bead seat covers and wearing a sandal/sock combo.  :grin:

Sometimes people who mod their cars put wind deflectors on and they look really smart.  On a standard 1.4 TSI I might not bother but a GTI with a couple of subtle additions could look nice.  Hence a few of us are on the fence over these.

Check out this Mk6 Golf R for example;

(http://img-2011-12.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/16/vubemeqa.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: virginVWman on 28 February 2014, 09:39

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 28 February 2014, 07:27

Quote from: virginVWman on 27 February 2014, 21:38

Door wind deflector - front doors (three-door)

£65.00 RRP Part Number - 5G3072193HU3

So tempted to order these, passed a GTI with a set on last week and I thought it looked quality. Bit naff maybe? Marmite I suppose

That's a slippery slope down to mudflaps, a picnic rug on the back seat, wooden bead seat covers and wearing a sandal/sock combo.  :grin:

And here was me thinking you knew what you were talking about at all times ha. Mudflaps will NEVER be entertained end of.

Knew this would be a love it/hate it suggestion. I will invest in some , post pics and see what people think, but if you like it Monkeyhanger and follow suit, be made aware you will be royally ripped lol

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: virginVWman on 28 February 2014, 09:40

Quote from: monsta on 28 February 2014, 09:34

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 28 February 2014, 07:27

Quote from: virginVWman on 27 February 2014, 21:38

Door wind deflector - front doors (three-door)

£65.00 RRP Part Number - 5G3072193HU3

So tempted to order these, passed a GTI with a set on last week and I thought it looked quality. Bit naff maybe? Marmite I suppose

That's a slippery slope down to mudflaps, a picnic rug on the back seat, wooden bead seat covers and wearing a sandal/sock combo.  :grin:

Sometimes people who mod their cars put wind deflectors on and they look really smart.  On a standard 1.4 TSI I might not bother but a GTI with a couple of subtle additions could look nice.  Hence a few of us are on the fence over these.

Check out this Mk6 Golf R for example;

(http://img-2011-12.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/16/vubemeqa.jpg)

See...I PERSONALLY think that looks pretty sweet

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 28 February 2014, 10:27

Quote from: virginVWman on 28 February 2014, 09:40

See...I PERSONALLY think that looks pretty sweet

Me too!

And I hate using the air-con so often have windows slightly cracked during motorway driving in the warmer weather, these would be very practical.

Be the guinea pig, let's see what they look like!

 :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 28 February 2014, 10:41

NOt for me, had them on the leon for a few years, thought they were great then took them off before i flogged it and thought they looked better, but i recommend you get some just to get it out of your system like i have.

Team Heko are a good shout

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/181292890610?hlpht=true&ops=true&viphx=1&lpid=95&device=c&adtype=pla&crdt=0&ff3=1&ff11=ICEP3.0.0&ff12=67&ff13=80&ff14=95

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/181270585085?hlpht=true&ops=true&viphx=1&lpid=95&device=c&adtype=pla&crdt=0&ff3=1&ff11=ICEP3.0.0&ff12=67&ff13=80&ff14=95

cant see a 3 door option but im sure they're out there

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: virginVWman on 28 February 2014, 11:08

Quote from: GrahamFR on 28 February 2014, 10:41

NOt for me, had them on the leon for a few years, thought they were great then took them off before i flogged it and thought they looked better, but i recommend you get some just to get it out of your system like i have.

Team Heko are a good shout

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/181292890610?hlpht=true&ops=true&viphx=1&lpid=95&device=c&adtype=pla&crdt=0&ff3=1&ff11=ICEP3.0.0&ff12=67&ff13=80&ff14=95

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/181270585085?hlpht=true&ops=true&viphx=1&lpid=95&device=c&adtype=pla&crdt=0&ff3=1&ff11=ICEP3.0.0&ff12=67&ff13=80&ff14=95

cant see a 3 door option but im sure they're out there

At that price that's going to be bought. As you say 5 door but that'll fit the 3 door and I can just well bin the back to deflectors or put back up on eBay. At 20 odd quid it's hardly expensive. Windows tinted on wednesday and with these deflectors I think it'll look the dogs b@llocks

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 28 February 2014, 11:21

Quote from: virginVWman on 28 February 2014, 11:08

 As you say 5 door but that'll fit the 3 door

Surely not?  The 3 door has a bigger door frame...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: virginVWman on 28 February 2014, 11:25

Ahhhhh damn it...Knew it would be too good to be true at that price. Can't find the 3 door version anywhere unless it's via vw website at 60 odd quid. At 25 quid if I'm not a fan it's fine but to waste 65 is a joke. Scottish and tight after all

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 28 February 2014, 12:25

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 28 February 2014, 07:27

Quote from: virginVWman on 27 February 2014, 21:38

Door wind deflector - front doors (three-door)

£65.00 RRP Part Number - 5G3072193HU3

So tempted to order these, passed a GTI with a set on last week and I thought it looked quality. Bit naff maybe? Marmite I suppose

That's a slippery slope down to mudflaps, a picnic rug on the back seat, wooden bead seat covers and
wearing a sandal/sock combo.  :grin:

+ 1 !! Sooo wrong  :sick:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 01 March 2014, 22:20

Since the weather was forecast to stay dry today I treated mine to some detailing  :smiley:

Snow foam + Wash + Fallout remover + Rinse + Towel Dry + Polish + Wipe down with detail spray + Polymer sealant

(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/justinwanstall/DSC_4062_zpsf2ee42bb.jpg)

Pleased with the shine  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 02 March 2014, 10:14

Great photo Monsta  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 02 March 2014, 10:29

Just debating whether I can be arsed to clean the car this morning......

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 02 March 2014, 10:42

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 02 March 2014, 10:29

Just debating whether I can be arsed to clean the car this morning......

I breathed a sigh of relief when I looked out of the window at 6 something - rain all day! Woo! The car and I can both hibernate!!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 02 March 2014, 10:50

Quote from: Exonian on 02 March 2014, 10:42

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 02 March 2014, 10:29

Just debating whether I can be arsed to clean the car this morning......

I breathed a sigh of relief when I looked out of the window at 6 something - rain all day! Woo! The car and I can both hibernate!!!

No such luck for me - it's a beautiful day outside and right now i'm watching "Machete Kills" (with the "handsome"  :grin: man out of the recent Old el Paso adverts and "from dusk 'til dawn", what a great film!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rallypug on 02 March 2014, 22:31

After covering nearly 5000 miles since November, have swapped the wheels around (front to back etc) fronts have about 4mm left on them ;-)... Took the opportunity to fully clean the calipers and inside of the rims...then got soaked as it pi$$ed it down...!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Aidey on 03 March 2014, 12:49

Have any of you come up with a solution to water getting in when opening the door, when its been raining the rubbers inside the door seem to hold water, open the door to get in and it pours onto the drivers seat..Not too much just drops but annoying me

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: virginVWman on 03 March 2014, 21:10

http://www.tlcdetailing.co.uk/work/golf-gti-full-spi-vision-light-kit

What are peoples thoughts on this? Great example this, older GTI but you get the drift.

Chap on here swapped his for R lights which is rather costly, but this seems a cheap alternative.

These guys get a great reputation and some of their work in awesome. And before anyone asks or moans, not trying to pimp them out, I dont know them.

Cheers

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 03 March 2014, 21:17

Quote from: virginVWman on 03 March 2014, 21:10

http://www.tlcdetailing.co.uk/work/golf-gti-full-spi-vision-light-kit

What are peoples thoughts on this? Great example this, older GTI but you get the drift.

Chap on here swapped his for R lights which is rather costly, but this seems a cheap alternative.
These guys get a great reputation and some of their work in awesome. And before anyone asks or moans, not trying to pimp them out, I dont know them.

Cheers

No don't do it to yourself, I've seen these up close and I really don't like them, it's basically just like a mesh covering. Imo a lamin-x esque subtle tint is much better

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: virginVWman on 05 March 2014, 09:58

Finally purchased a precision screwdriver set to fit the chrome GTD emblem to my key. Sitting in a greasy spoon waiting for the chaps to finish with the new midnight tints. Photos will follow

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JBirchy on 05 March 2014, 13:07

Ordered a few bits and bobs such as a nice metal tax disc holder, nice dust caps, pressed plates etc... Just to cosmetically make my mark with it.

Also got all the products lined up for the full detailing session at the weekend. Can't wait, it will look amazing!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Misterp on 05 March 2014, 13:22

Quote from: JBirchy on 05 March 2014, 13:07

Ordered a few bits and bobs such as a nice metal tax disc holder, nice dust caps, pressed plates etc... Just to cosmetically make my mark with it.

Also got all the products lined up for the full detailing session at the weekend. Can't wait, it will look amazing!

I've been looking for some good pressed plates. Where did you get yours from. I found some but I don't think they were road legal

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 05 March 2014, 14:10

Quote from: Misterp on 05 March 2014, 13:22

Quote from: JBirchy on 05 March 2014, 13:07

Ordered a few bits and bobs such as a nice metal tax disc holder, nice dust caps, pressed plates etc... Just to cosmetically make my mark with it.

Also got all the products lined up for the full detailing session at the weekend. Can't wait, it will look amazing!

I've been looking for some good pressed plates. Where did you get yours from. I found some but I don't think they were road legal

+1 been looking at these myself.  Wondering if they're worth the hassle of potentially getting pulled over...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 05 March 2014, 14:46

Quote from: monsta on 05 March 2014, 14:10

I've been looking for some good pressed plates. Where did you get yours from. I found some but I don't think they were road legal

+1 been looking at these myself.  Wondering if they're worth the hassle of potentially getting pulled over...
[/quote]

You can get legal ones and illegal ones. If the bobbies don’t know the difference then they’ll probably pull you over anyway, every time they notice you have pressed plates.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mullermn on 05 March 2014, 15:54

Quote from: virginVWman on 05 March 2014, 09:58

Finally purchased a precision screwdriver set to fit the chrome GTD emblem to my key. Sitting in a greasy spoon waiting for the chaps to finish with the new midnight tints. Photos will follow

I did this, then stripped the head off of the screwdriver in about 10 seconds trying to tighten the screw (it was a very snug fit).

What I did in the end was snip the pin off of a couple of long drawing pins and drop that through the screw hole. The pin can't come out while the battery cover is on and it took about 30 seconds to do both keys. Works perfectly.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GiT1984 on 05 March 2014, 18:57

Tried out "Sport Mode" today (a small risk with only 200 miles on the clock) and the car went hyper! Quite impressive differences to the throttle response, gearshift program (on the DSG), steering feel and suspension (as I have ACC).

Interestingly the "soundaktor" (or what ever it's called) made it throatier, but gruffer. Not unpleasant under load but I quite like the natural thrum of the engine .... 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 05 March 2014, 19:49

Read an article that may interest people, not really keen on the styling but the 0-60 of a 300bhp is interesting :smiley: http://www.carscoops.com/2014/02/abt-gives-vw-golf-gti-more-sinister.html?m=1

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 05 March 2014, 19:52

And here's another one :smiley: http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/first-drive-milltek-golf-gti-2014-02-17

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 05 March 2014, 20:51

Quote from: GrahamFR on 05 March 2014, 19:49

Read an article that may interest people, not really keen on the styling but the 0-60 of a 300bhp is interesting :smiley: http://www.carscoops.com/2014/02/abt-gives-vw-golf-gti-more-sinister.html?m=1

That styling I'm not a fan of but quite like the exhaust.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ap69 on 05 March 2014, 20:52

Quote from: GiT1984 on 05 March 2014, 18:57

Tried out "Sport Mode" today (a small risk with only 200 miles on the clock) and the car went hyper! Quite impressive differences to the throttle response, gearshift program (on the DSG), steering feel and suspension (as I have ACC).

Interestingly the "soundaktor" (or what ever it's called) made it throatier, but gruffer. Not unpleasant under load but I quite like the natural thrum of the engine ....

If you wanna go fast get a Porsche :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JC on 05 March 2014, 21:08

Quote from: Ap69 on 05 March 2014, 20:52

Quote from: GiT1984 on 05 March 2014, 18:57

Tried out "Sport Mode" today (a small risk with only 200 miles on the clock) and the car went hyper! Quite impressive differences to the throttle response, gearshift program (on the DSG), steering feel and suspension (as I have ACC).

Interestingly the "soundaktor" (or what ever it's called) made it throatier, but gruffer. Not unpleasant under load but I quite like the natural thrum of the engine ....

If you wanna go fast get a Porsche :)

car is only as fast as the pair of gonads driving it  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GiT1984 on 06 March 2014, 13:31

Quote from: Ap69 on 05 March 2014, 20:52

Quote from: GiT1984 on 05 March 2014, 18:57

Tried out "Sport Mode" today (a small risk with only 200 miles on the clock) and the car went hyper! Quite impressive differences to the throttle response, gearshift program (on the DSG), steering feel and suspension (as I have ACC).

Interestingly the "soundaktor" (or what ever it's called) made it throatier, but gruffer. Not unpleasant under load but I quite like the natural thrum of the engine ....

If you wanna go fast get a Porsche :)

I save that for the weekends! :D

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GiT1984 on 06 March 2014, 13:37

Quote from: Chuff on 05 March 2014, 21:08

Quote from: Ap69 on 05 March 2014, 20:52

Quote from: GiT1984 on 05 March 2014, 18:57

Tried out "Sport Mode" today (a small risk with only 200 miles on the clock) and the car went hyper! Quite impressive differences to the throttle response, gearshift program (on the DSG), steering feel and suspension (as I have ACC).

Interestingly the "soundaktor" (or what ever it's called) made it throatier, but gruffer. Not unpleasant under load but I quite like the natural thrum of the engine ....

If you wanna go fast get a Porsche :)

Car is only as fast as the pair of gonads driving it  :smiley:

Whatever works for you. If a male co-pilot helps you to go faster, then so be it! :D

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JBirchy on 06 March 2014, 13:52

Quote from: Misterp on 05 March 2014, 13:22

Quote from: JBirchy on 05 March 2014, 13:07

Ordered a few bits and bobs such as a nice metal tax disc holder, nice dust caps, pressed plates etc... Just to cosmetically make my mark with it.

Also got all the products lined up for the full detailing session at the weekend. Can't wait, it will look amazing!

I've been looking for some good pressed plates. Where did you get yours from. I found some but I don't think they were road legal

Sorry for the delay guys. I bought the plates from here: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=171154960996&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:GB:1123

They state they are 100% road legal. I think it's to do with the reflectivity of the plate itself. They're excellent quality and have the all important BS stamp in the right hand corner:

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/birchyboy87/photo1_zpsd4f4f9b2.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/birchyboy87/media/photo1_zpsd4f4f9b2.jpg.html)

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/birchyboy87/photo2_zps33608df9.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/birchyboy87/media/photo2_zps33608df9.jpg.html)

Apologies for the pic orientation, phone was playing up!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 06 March 2014, 14:08

Quote from: JBirchy on 06 March 2014, 13:52

Sorry for the delay guys. I bought the plates from here: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=171154960996&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:GB:1123

They state they are 100% road legal. I think it's to do with the reflectivity of the plate itself. They're excellent quality and have the all important BS stamp in the right hand corner:

Apologies for the pic orientation, phone was playing up!

Looking good, what company name do they print on there? 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JBirchy on 06 March 2014, 15:13

Just says 'TNW SIGNS DA15 8DY' in the centre at the bottom in very small letters. I'll be fitting them on Saturday after giving the car its full detailing treatment!

 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTI7me on 06 March 2014, 15:59

Quote from: JBirchy on 06 March 2014, 15:13

Just says 'TNW SIGNS DA15 8DY' in the centre at the bottom in very small letters. I'll be fitting them on Saturday after giving the car its full detailing treatment!

Looking forward to seeing the pictures. Always fancied pressed plates!

J

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Misterp on 06 March 2014, 18:38

J birchy will you be using the free fixing kit or drilling a hole through them.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JBirchy on 07 March 2014, 13:54

Quote from: Misterp on 06 March 2014, 18:38

J birchy will you be using the free fixing kit or drilling a hole through them.

I'll be using the fixing kit, I don't like seeing screws on the plates, the fixing it allows it to be so much cleaner!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ap69 on 08 March 2014, 18:54

Quick wash the a run up to the edge of the Peak District (looking north to the cheshire plain)

(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag315/sunnymeadenursery/car/08AABE3B-8C44-4F3B-ACD9-42BF7AAFC382_zpsmqz4kel4.jpg) (http://s1371.photobucket.com/user/sunnymeadenursery/media/car/08AABE3B-8C44-4F3B-ACD9-42BF7AAFC382_zpsmqz4kel4.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ginagee on 08 March 2014, 23:49

Ap69 :cool: Cool… Nice Photoshop work  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gordor on 09 March 2014, 10:48

Out at 8 this morning, a good clean followed by 1/2 a bottle of tar remover  :angry: I nearly had more tar on the car than my drive! One of the benefits of working throughout Somerset I guess... Now to reseal.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: C2K on 09 March 2014, 18:32

gave it a decent clean, though struggling for time to fully detail it at the moment.

Gave her a good old snowfoaming..

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/4147571/gtd/resized/IMAG1770.jpg)
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/4147571/gtd/resized/IMAG1771.jpg)
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/4147571/gtd/resized/IMAG1772.jpg)

Found that where the car had a sticky mark on from delivery that the dealer had scratched the clearcoat trying to get it off. I specified no machine polishing as I had every intention of doing it myself.

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/4147571/gtd/resized/IMAG1784.jpg)

Managed to get it out with some Menzerna PF2400 and my G220 polisher so that's a good start.

Managed to treat the windows with Wolfs sealant, dress the tyres with Megs endurance gel and gave the car a going over with Iron Out, but got surprisingly little off the paintwork.

Looking good even without a decent coat of wax on her.

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/4147571/gtd/resized/IMAG1800.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JamesR27 on 09 March 2014, 21:01

Picked up my car yesterday from the detailers and today went for a drive in the sun to enjoy.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v285/JamesRees/c5b963552970479a3ebe07ef8653657e_zps048d381c.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/JamesRees/media/c5b963552970479a3ebe07ef8653657e_zps048d381c.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Peeair on 09 March 2014, 21:11

Snow foamed, washed and a good coat of C2v3!

(http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t225/peeair79/GTI1_zpsf9d95d63.jpg) (http://s161.photobucket.com/user/peeair79/media/GTI1_zpsf9d95d63.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JBirchy on 10 March 2014, 12:02

Gave mine a full weekend of detailing after the dealers made a hash of it! Full write up is here: http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?id=6746 (hope its OK to link to the Forum Sponsors Forum?!)

Just a couple of pics:

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/birchyboy87/PH14%20FHJ%20Mk7%20GTI/New%20Car%20Detail/2014-03-09143012Copy_zps71224b20.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/birchyboy87/media/PH14%20FHJ%20Mk7%20GTI/New%20Car%20Detail/2014-03-09143012Copy_zps71224b20.jpg.html)

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/birchyboy87/PH14%20FHJ%20Mk7%20GTI/New%20Car%20Detail/2014-03-09142923Copy_zps3024f62f.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/birchyboy87/media/PH14%20FHJ%20Mk7%20GTI/New%20Car%20Detail/2014-03-09142923Copy_zps3024f62f.jpg.html)

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/birchyboy87/PH14%20FHJ%20Mk7%20GTI/New%20Car%20Detail/2014-03-09142851Copy_zps226aa5e9.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/birchyboy87/media/PH14%20FHJ%20Mk7%20GTI/New%20Car%20Detail/2014-03-09142851Copy_zps226aa5e9.jpg.html)

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/birchyboy87/PH14%20FHJ%20Mk7%20GTI/New%20Car%20Detail/2014-03-09142846Copy_zpsfbb039e8.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/birchyboy87/media/PH14%20FHJ%20Mk7%20GTI/New%20Car%20Detail/2014-03-09142846Copy_zpsfbb039e8.jpg.html)

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/birchyboy87/PH14%20FHJ%20Mk7%20GTI/New%20Car%20Detail/2014-03-09142807Copy_zps87890ac5.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/birchyboy87/media/PH14%20FHJ%20Mk7%20GTI/New%20Car%20Detail/2014-03-09142807Copy_zps87890ac5.jpg.html)

Also fitted front LED indicator bulbs, pressed plates, a black Richbrook GTI Tax Disc Holder and VW Dustcaps!

Jon

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTI7me on 10 March 2014, 14:44

Are the pressed plates on the pictures Jon? Don't know if it is just me but i can't really tell any difference?

Car looks fantastic either way  :cool:

J

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTI7me on 10 March 2014, 14:53

Just had a look through your post on the other forum. Found this pic where the plates look much more obvious.

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/birchyboy87/PH14%20FHJ%20Mk7%20GTI/New%20Car%20Detail/2014-03-08160855Copy_zps037f8bc8.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/birchyboy87/media/PH14%20FHJ%20Mk7%20GTI/New%20Car%20Detail/2014-03-08160855Copy_zps037f8bc8.jpg.html)

Amazing job with the detailing, everything looks immaculate!

J

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JBirchy on 10 March 2014, 15:56

Thanks pal! They do look pretty smart, excuse the horrible glare on this one but here is a more zoomed in one...

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/birchyboy87/2014-03-10155145_zps46f49b72.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/birchyboy87/media/2014-03-10155145_zps46f49b72.jpg.html)

It was a long hard weekend, but well worth it! I've had 5 visitors into work and every one of them has commented on how good it looks!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTI7me on 10 March 2014, 16:00

Yeah that really smart mate! I've always wanted a set of pressed plates. When my private plate goes on i think i will get a set  :smiley:

Ha! I'm not surprised, you just won't want to drive it now  :wink:

J

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CR4ZYHOR5E on 10 March 2014, 17:18

These spotless cars look absolutely fantastic, however I might be in a minority saying this, but what exactly is the merits of detailing a car if it is going to be driven every day? Whenever I wash a car it stays that way for perhaps 2-3 days max, and that's in the summer.

As I say, the cars look great.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jimble on 10 March 2014, 17:20

Quote from: CR4ZYHOR5E on 10 March 2014, 17:18

These spotless cars look absolutely fantastic, however I might be in a minority saying this, but what exactly is the merits of detailing a car if it is going to be driven every day? Whenever I wash a car it stays that way for perhaps 2-3 days max, and that's in the summer.

As I say, the cars look great.

I read the best answer to this question on one of the forums;

Do you wipe your bum when you've been to the toilet?  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 10 March 2014, 17:25

That was my retort to one of my neighbours who hilariously comments every time he walks past when I'm cleaning one of my cars.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gazmondo35 on 10 March 2014, 17:41

My neighbours can't understand why I don't take the car to the car wash like other people,& if you are going to wash it by hand use washing up liquid.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JBirchy on 10 March 2014, 18:42

Quote from: Jimble on 10 March 2014, 17:20

Quote from: CR4ZYHOR5E on 10 March 2014, 17:18

These spotless cars look absolutely fantastic, however I might be in a minority saying this, but what exactly is the merits of detailing a car if it is going to be driven every day? Whenever I wash a car it stays that way for perhaps 2-3 days max, and that's in the summer.

As I say, the cars look great.

I read the best answer to this question on one of the forums;

Do you wipe your bum when you've been to the toilet?  :grin:

Haha! Love that one!

Erm, I suppose there are number of reasons but the main reason I protect it up so well is that it makes it much easier to maintain and wash myself throughout the life of the car. For maintaining all it will need is weekly/bi-weekly washes and the odd cleanse and wax top up, but it will still look this good in 3-4 years save for the odd stone chip etc.

Also, applying a windscreen sealant and an anti-fog treatment to the inside of the windscreen actually makes wet/cold weather driving much safer. Water simply rolls off the screen and wipers simply aren't required at motorway speed making visibility much better. Really worth looking into!

The last 2 cars i've had (Mk5 GTI and Fiat Bravo runabout) I've actually made money on as I bought them mechanically spot on, but paint was a bit lacking and after detailing them, they were worth more. We all have our hobbies I suppose but I do take a lot of pride in it looking so good!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jimble on 10 March 2014, 19:13

Quote from: dubber36 on 10 March 2014, 17:25

That was my retort to one of my neighbours who hilariously comments every time he walks past when I'm cleaning one of my cars.

That was it! I love it!  8)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CR4ZYHOR5E on 10 March 2014, 19:41

Quote from: Jimble on 10 March 2014, 17:20

Quote from: CR4ZYHOR5E on 10 March 2014, 17:18

These spotless cars look absolutely fantastic, however I might be in a minority saying this, but what exactly is the merits of detailing a car if it is going to be driven every day? Whenever I wash a car it stays that way for perhaps 2-3 days max, and that's in the summer.

As I say, the cars look great.

I read the best answer to this question on one of the forums;

Do you wipe your bum when you've been to the toilet?  :grin:

But that's my point. To use your analogy...Wiping your ar*e with toilet paper is what most people are doing when they are washing their car. Detailing seems akin to going down there with bleach and a toothbrush  :shocked:

Anywho...each to their own, as I say, great cars. Wish I had the skill and patience.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 10 March 2014, 19:53

Quote from: CR4ZYHOR5E on 10 March 2014, 19:41

Quote from: Jimble on 10 March 2014, 17:20

Quote from: CR4ZYHOR5E on 10 March 2014, 17:18

These spotless cars look absolutely fantastic, however I might be in a minority saying this, but what exactly is the merits of detailing a car if it is going to be driven every day? Whenever I wash a car it stays that way for perhaps 2-3 days max, and that's in the summer.

As I say, the cars look great.

À
I read the best answer to this question on one of the forums;

Do you wipe your bum when you've been to the toilet?  :grin:

But that's my point. To use your analogy...Wiping your ar*e with toilet paper is what most people are doing when they are washing their car. Detailing seems akin to going down there with bleach and a toothbrush  :shocked:

Anywho...each to their own, as I say, great cars. Wish I had the skill and patience.

For me you can't best the feeling of having a nice polished and waxed car on your drive. I wasn't that fussed about cleaning cars but it gets addictive, especially when you see them reflections and the beading when it's rained.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jimble on 10 March 2014, 19:57

Quote from: CR4ZYHOR5E on 10 March 2014, 19:41

Quote from: Jimble on 10 March 2014, 17:20

Quote from: CR4ZYHOR5E on 10 March 2014, 17:18

These spotless cars look absolutely fantastic, however I might be in a minority saying this, but what exactly is the merits of detailing a car if it is going to be driven every day? Whenever I wash a car it stays that way for perhaps 2-3 days max, and that's in the summer.

As I say, the cars look great.

I read the best answer to this question on one of the forums;

Do you wipe your bum when you've been to the toilet?  :grin:

But that's my point. To use your analogy...Wiping your ar*e with toilet paper is what most people are doing when they are washing their car. Detailing seems akin to going down there with bleach and a toothbrush  :shocked:

Anywho...each to their own, as I say, great cars. Wish I had the skill and patience.

Sorry to be facecious mate, there are a couple of reasons for doing a full detail, obviously having a lovely shiny car being one but also it makes the weekly/fortnightly wash much much easier.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CR4ZYHOR5E on 10 March 2014, 20:09

For the avoidance of doubt I admire the dedication of people that detail their cars and many of you have offered very valid reasons for doing it - not least the enjoyment of getting your car just so.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 10 March 2014, 20:52

Quote from: JBirchy on 10 March 2014, 15:56

Thanks pal! They do look pretty smart, excuse the horrible glare on this one but here is a more zoomed in one...

Back to the plates then to avoid comparing wiping your arse to cleaning your car....

Are they fixed with double sided sticky pads?  I have been looking at pressed plates for quite a while but wondered if a number plate frame was best to avoid drilling plates... prefer the flush (excuse the toilet analogy) look of yours!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JBirchy on 10 March 2014, 21:12

Quote from: monsta on 10 March 2014, 20:52

Quote from: JBirchy on 10 March 2014, 15:56

Thanks pal! They do look pretty smart, excuse the horrible glare on this one but here is a more zoomed in one...

Back to the plates then to avoid comparing wiping your arse to cleaning your car....

Are they fixed with double sided sticky pads?  I have been looking at pressed plates for quite a while but wondered if a number plate frame was best to avoid drilling plates... prefer the flush (excuse the toilet analogy) look of yours!

Haha yes, they are stuck on using double sided adhesive pads. I didn't want to drill them as I wanted to avoid the screw heads being shown, ruins the look IMO. The company I bought the plates from supplied 6 pads per plate and they seem to be pretty strong too. Adjusting the position was pretty damn difficult once any contact was made!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 10 March 2014, 21:16

Quote from: JBirchy on 10 March 2014, 21:12

Haha yes, they are stuck on using double sided adhesive pads. I didn't want to drill them as I wanted to avoid the screw heads being shown, ruins the look IMO. The company I bought the plates from supplied 6 pads per plate and they seem to be pretty strong too. Adjusting the position was pretty damn difficult once any contact was made!

Cheers, might order a set myself now - still worried about the law :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GiT1984 on 10 March 2014, 22:08

Loving all the pics gents - keep up the good work! There are some SERIOUSLY clean cars out there .....   :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: stuart.cameron on 11 March 2014, 11:35

Quote from: JBirchy on 10 March 2014, 12:02

Gave mine a full weekend of detailing after the dealers made a hash of it! Full write up is here: http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?id=6746 (hope its OK to link to the Forum Sponsors Forum?!)

Just a couple of pics:

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(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/birchyboy87/PH14%20FHJ%20Mk7%20GTI/New%20Car%20Detail/2014-03-09142923Copy_zps3024f62f.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/birchyboy87/media/PH14%20FHJ%20Mk7%20GTI/New%20Car%20Detail/2014-03-09142923Copy_zps3024f62f.jpg.html)

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/birchyboy87/PH14%20FHJ%20Mk7%20GTI/New%20Car%20Detail/2014-03-09142851Copy_zps226aa5e9.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/birchyboy87/media/PH14%20FHJ%20Mk7%20GTI/New%20Car%20Detail/2014-03-09142851Copy_zps226aa5e9.jpg.html)

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/birchyboy87/PH14%20FHJ%20Mk7%20GTI/New%20Car%20Detail/2014-03-09142846Copy_zpsfbb039e8.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/birchyboy87/media/PH14%20FHJ%20Mk7%20GTI/New%20Car%20Detail/2014-03-09142846Copy_zpsfbb039e8.jpg.html)

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/birchyboy87/PH14%20FHJ%20Mk7%20GTI/New%20Car%20Detail/2014-03-09142807Copy_zps87890ac5.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/birchyboy87/media/PH14%20FHJ%20Mk7%20GTI/New%20Car%20Detail/2014-03-09142807Copy_zps87890ac5.jpg.html)

Also fitted front LED indicator bulbs, pressed plates, a black Richbrook GTI Tax Disc Holder and VW Dustcaps!

Jon

Seen this on Detailing World. Good job!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mark V GTD on 12 March 2014, 00:54

Looks amazing Jon!  Can't believe how thorough you were - even going to the degree of removing the wheels!

Is detailing purely a hobby for you?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: C2K on 12 March 2014, 09:26

Wheels off is an essential step, as the crap congregates on the back of the spokes which you can never adequately clean on the car. Mine will be off shortly!

Looking good there Birchy.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JBirchy on 12 March 2014, 09:45

Quote from: Mark V GTD on 12 March 2014, 00:54

Looks amazing Jon!  Can't believe how thorough you were - even going to the degree of removing the wheels!

Is detailing purely a hobby for you?

Thanks very much! Yes detailing is just a hobby, but I am very enthusiastic about it and offer to clean friends/families cars just for the cost of me keeping stock of the materials/chemicals used.

I did think about running it as a business part time but I don't really want to commit to it every weekend to cover costs. Got a nice few cars coming up though for a friend including a McLaren 12C, Aston DB9 Volante, Bentley GTC, New Range Rover and a Bentley Mulsanne!  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: virginVWman on 12 March 2014, 11:24

FFs gave the car a full clean and as much as I love DBP when it's clean, my god it shows up so many scratches, swirls and stone chips. Think il take the car to a detailed in the summer and have them work overtime. Grrrrrr. Should have gone for white, hides a multitude of sins

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 19 March 2014, 10:00

Not fitted yet but my pressed plates arrived  :cool:

(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/justinwanstall/2014-03-19094858_zps07281ab5.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mohsin on 19 March 2014, 13:12

Loving the plates monsta!  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 19 March 2014, 13:30

Having these fitted today...

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/joeA3/GTI/ECE282C9-8C7D-429A-BBDC-6AEA6749BEEA_zps4wkhqo39.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/joeA3/media/GTI/ECE282C9-8C7D-429A-BBDC-6AEA6749BEEA_zps4wkhqo39.jpg.html)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/joeA3/GTI/0286E8CA-17ED-424D-BE82-E1119BB8EAE6_zpsbausfqpy.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/joeA3/media/GTI/0286E8CA-17ED-424D-BE82-E1119BB8EAE6_zpsbausfqpy.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 19 March 2014, 13:57

Quote from: JoeGTI on 19 March 2014, 13:30

Having these fitted today...

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/joeA3/GTI/ECE282C9-8C7D-429A-BBDC-6AEA6749BEEA_zps4wkhqo39.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/joeA3/media/GTI/ECE282C9-8C7D-429A-BBDC-6AEA6749BEEA_zps4wkhqo39.jpg.html)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/joeA3/GTI/0286E8CA-17ED-424D-BE82-E1119BB8EAE6_zpsbausfqpy.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/joeA3/media/GTI/0286E8CA-17ED-424D-BE82-E1119BB8EAE6_zpsbausfqpy.jpg.html)

They they look great Joe. I've been considering these myself. I would love to see some pictures and hear your thoughts on them  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 19 March 2014, 14:15

Quote from: CraigW on 19 March 2014, 13:57

They they look great Joe. I've been considering these myself. I would love to see some pictures and hear your thoughts on them  :smiley:

+1 photos and review  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mistertee on 19 March 2014, 18:28

Today I had a merc tailgating me all the way up to the slip road, as soon as I hit the slip road I dropped a cog and left him choking on my dust, in 2 seconds he was a mere spec in my mirror.  He didn't even have the decency to race me, what a loser.  Should have waited for him to pull up along side.

I love this car  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 19 March 2014, 18:46

Quote from: monsta on 19 March 2014, 14:15

Quote from: CraigW on 19 March 2014, 13:57

They they look great Joe. I've been considering these myself. I would love to see some pictures and hear your thoughts on them  :smiley:

+1 photos and review  :smiley:

Well here it is! I drove the car about 30 miles home afterwards on a mixture of roads and I cannot tell any difference at all in ride comfort. If I didn't know they were installed, I'd never know it wasn't standard. I don't have the ACC suspension option either.
I think the drop is just right. Not too low, I think it still looks "OEM"....
 
The only annoying thing... I have a clunk coming from somewhere, there must be a loose bolt somewhere so I'll have to go back again to get it checked.

Here's a few pics


(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/joeA3/GTI/EDB2CE9A-E622-43B0-B3B1-E6884DA04313_zpsn10y10xx.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/joeA3/media/GTI/EDB2CE9A-E622-43B0-B3B1-E6884DA04313_zpsn10y10xx.jpg.html)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/joeA3/GTI/9F4F3729-2932-46BE-813E-99C4E10B4B2A_zps2572pkhk.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/joeA3/media/GTI/9F4F3729-2932-46BE-813E-99C4E10B4B2A_zps2572pkhk.jpg.html)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/joeA3/GTI/B28A3CE7-893A-4DC3-9D0A-0CC6E9CE428A_zpsygqygfta.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/joeA3/media/GTI/B28A3CE7-893A-4DC3-9D0A-0CC6E9CE428A_zpsygqygfta.jpg.html)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/joeA3/GTI/0138DC8D-E8B8-4BCE-85F3-243D0E740184_zpsgy7b19p5.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/joeA3/media/GTI/0138DC8D-E8B8-4BCE-85F3-243D0E740184_zpsgy7b19p5.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mistertee on 19 March 2014, 18:48

Maybe I should have paid extra for white...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 19 March 2014, 19:00

Thanks for the pics and the review Joe, that looks spot on to me  :smiley:

Definitely going to give this consideration. Was it a local garage that fitted them for you?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 19 March 2014, 19:09

Quote from: CraigW on 19 March 2014, 19:00

Thanks for the pics and the review Joe, that looks spot on to me  :smiley:

Definitely going to give this consideration. Was it a local garage that fitted them for you?

A local VW dealership did it!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 19 March 2014, 19:15

Quote from: JoeGTI on 19 March 2014, 19:09

Quote from: CraigW on 19 March 2014, 19:00

Thanks for the pics and the review Joe, that looks spot on to me  :smiley:

Definitely going to give this consideration. Was it a local garage that fitted them for you?

A local VW dealership did it!

Interesting, how much did they charge you?   I thought that I had gone off this idea but after seeing your photos I might be about to change my mind.  I like the way they don't look too low!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 19 March 2014, 19:21

Quote from: JoeGTI on 19 March 2014, 19:09

Quote from: CraigW on 19 March 2014, 19:00

Thanks for the pics and the review Joe, that looks spot on to me  :smiley:

Definitely going to give this consideration. Was it a local garage that fitted them for you?

A local VW dealership did it!

Did you order the parts through them Joe and did they mention if it would affect the warranty at all?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 19 March 2014, 19:28

They charged me €250 and it was kinda a 2-for-1 deal. 2 of us got it done.
The job included an alignment check and it took the guts of 4 hours overall.

I supplied the springs myself. The dealers had no issue doing the job  although customer supplied parts was unusual for them. Warranty wasn't even mentioned. They have a cabinet full of VWR merchandise and the service manager was wearing a VWR jacket  :grin:
As far as we're all concerned, they are VW springs fitted by a VW dealer  :smiley:

I love how it looks. To me it looks OEM. The rear end of the car in particular just sits a bit too high as standard and this fixes that without any compromise in ride quality IMO.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 19 March 2014, 19:36

Quote from: JoeGTI on 19 March 2014, 19:28

They charged me €250 and it was kinda a 2-for-1 deal. 2 of us got it done.
The job included an alignment check and it took the guts of 4 hours overall.

I supplied the springs myself. The dealers had no issue doing the job  although customer supplied parts was unusual for them. Warranty wasn't even mentioned. They have a cabinet full of VWR merchandise and the service manager was wearing a VWR jacket  :grin:
As far as we're all concerned, they are VW springs fitted by a VW dealer  :smiley:

I love how it looks. To me it looks OEM. The rear end of the car in particular just sits a bit too high as standard and this fixes that without any compromise in ride quality IMO.

Thanks Joe

I had noticed at my dealership that most of them were wearing the VWR tops and had asked if they would order and fit the springs. The impression I got was that they would fit them for me but the guy I spoke to didn't even realise that VWR provided car parts  :huh: :huh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 19 March 2014, 19:44

Quote from: CraigW on 19 March 2014, 19:36

Quote from: JoeGTI on 19 March 2014, 19:28

They charged me €250 and it was kinda a 2-for-1 deal. 2 of us got it done.
The job included an alignment check and it took the guts of 4 hours overall.

I supplied the springs myself. The dealers had no issue doing the job  although customer supplied parts was unusual for them. Warranty wasn't even mentioned. They have a cabinet full of VWR merchandise and the service manager was wearing a VWR jacket  :grin:
As far as we're all concerned, they are VW springs fitted by a VW dealer  :smiley:

I love how it looks. To me it looks OEM. The rear end of the car in particular just sits a bit too high as standard and this fixes that without any compromise in ride quality IMO.

Thanks Joe

I had noticed at my dealership that most of them were wearing the VWR tops and had asked if they would order and fit the springs. The impression I got was that they would fit them for me but the guy I spoke to didn't even realise that VWR provided car parts  :huh: :huh:

Haha that doesn't surprise me!
Getting the springs was an ordeal in itself. I ordered them at the turn of the year from APR but they messed me around for a month with "supply issues". It turned out APR have lost the VWR franchise and now Awesome GTI have it. So if you want to get them, contact Awesome GTI...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 19 March 2014, 19:46

Quote from: CraigW on 19 March 2014, 19:36

They charged me €250 and it was kinda a 2-for-1 deal. 2 of us got it done.
The job included an alignment check and it took the guts of 4 hours overall.

I supplied the springs myself. The dealers had no issue doing the job  although customer supplied parts was unusual for them. Warranty wasn't even mentioned. They have a cabinet full of VWR merchandise and the service manager was wearing a VWR jacket  :grin:
As far as we're all concerned, they are VW springs fitted by a VW dealer  :smiley:

I love how it looks. To me it looks OEM. The rear end of the car in particular just sits a bit too high as standard and this fixes that without any compromise in ride quality IMO.

Thanks Joe

I had noticed at my dealership that most of them were wearing the VWR tops and had asked if they would order and fit the springs. The impression I got was that they would fit them for me but the guy I spoke to didn't even realise that VWR provided car parts  :huh: :huh:

Haha that doesn't surprise me!
Getting the springs was an ordeal in itself. I ordered them at the turn of the year from APR but they messed me around for a month with "supply issues". It turned out APR have lost the VWR franchise and now Awesome GTI have it. I only persevered because I was getting them at a good discount. 

So if you want to get them now, contact Awesome GTI...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 19 March 2014, 19:52

Quote from: JoeGTI on 19 March 2014, 19:44

Quote from: CraigW on 19 March 2014, 19:36

Quote from: JoeGTI on 19 March 2014, 19:28

They charged me €250 and it was kinda a 2-for-1 deal. 2 of us got it done.
The job included an alignment check and it took the guts of 4 hours overall.

I supplied the springs myself. The dealers had no issue doing the job  although customer supplied parts was unusual for them. Warranty wasn't even mentioned. They have a cabinet full of VWR merchandise and the service manager was wearing a VWR jacket  :grin:
As far as we're all concerned, they are VW springs fitted by a VW dealer  :smiley:

I love how it looks. To me it looks OEM. The rear end of the car in particular just sits a bit too high as standard and this fixes that without any compromise in ride quality IMO.

Thanks Joe

I had noticed at my dealership that most of them were wearing the VWR tops and had asked if they would order and fit the springs. The impression I got was that they would fit them for me but the guy I spoke to didn't even realise that VWR provided car parts  :huh: :huh:

Haha that doesn't surprise me!
Getting the springs was an ordeal in itself. I ordered them at the turn of the year from APR but they messed me around for a month with "supply issues". It turned out APR have lost the VWR franchise and now Awesome GTI have it. So if you want to get them, contact Awesome GTI...

Very interesting. You do wonder though why VW can't supply the parts themselves.

Sorry, one final question Joe, I take it you should notify your insurance company of this upgrade?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 19 March 2014, 19:54

Well I never actually asked VW if they could supply them, I reckon they probably could, so long as you gave them the part numbers, etc.
As for insurance I don't know. As I said, they are "VW" springs fitted by a VW dealer  :wink: One I'll think about when it comes to renewal time.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 19 March 2014, 19:56

Quote from: JoeGTI on 19 March 2014, 19:54

Well I never actually asked VW if they could supply them, I reckon they probably could, so long as you gave them the part numbers, etc.
As for insurance I don't know. As I said, they are "VW" springs fitted by a VW dealer  :wink: One I'll think about when it comes to renewal time.

Cheers Pal  :smiley: :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 19 March 2014, 20:07

I'd read the faq's on the vwr website with regards to warranty and insurance, but then again these are your best chances of blaggin it :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ap69 on 22 March 2014, 15:35

Fitted a roof rack & bike carrier all Thule for a 3dr

(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag315/sunnymeadenursery/car/69E5EFC7-F210-4A30-AF17-BBE6B76DB288_zpssaxf7ftn.jpg) (http://s1371.photobucket.com/user/sunnymeadenursery/media/car/69E5EFC7-F210-4A30-AF17-BBE6B76DB288_zpssaxf7ftn.jpg.html)


(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag315/sunnymeadenursery/car/4116DADA-4289-4CE7-9E99-8B4EBFC600D8_zpsbsd2wkdo.jpg) (http://s1371.photobucket.com/user/sunnymeadenursery/media/car/4116DADA-4289-4CE7-9E99-8B4EBFC600D8_zpsbsd2wkdo.jpg.html)


(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag315/sunnymeadenursery/bike/12636535-D809-404F-B850-58F94C0BD9AD_zpsdtutkpuw.jpg) (http://s1371.photobucket.com/user/sunnymeadenursery/media/bike/12636535-D809-404F-B850-58F94C0BD9AD_zpsdtutkpuw.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JBirchy on 24 March 2014, 09:43

Gave mine a quick wash yesterday. Really loving the Tornado Red!

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/birchyboy87/PH14%20FHJ%20Mk7%20GTI/GTIFront_zps686e35e5.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/birchyboy87/media/PH14%20FHJ%20Mk7%20GTI/GTIFront_zps686e35e5.jpg.html)

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/birchyboy87/PH14%20FHJ%20Mk7%20GTI/GTIWheel_zps717a9b6e.jpeg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/birchyboy87/media/PH14%20FHJ%20Mk7%20GTI/GTIWheel_zps717a9b6e.jpeg.html)

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/birchyboy87/PH14%20FHJ%20Mk7%20GTI/GTIRear_zpsa1454860.jpeg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/birchyboy87/media/PH14%20FHJ%20Mk7%20GTI/GTIRear_zpsa1454860.jpeg.html)

It was completely effortless to clean (especially the wheels) which made the hard work a couple of weekends ago really worthwhile!

Also loaded some station logos on to the radio, looks really cool!

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/birchyboy87/PH14%20FHJ%20Mk7%20GTI/GTIRadio_zpsaf0b7334.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/birchyboy87/media/PH14%20FHJ%20Mk7%20GTI/GTIRadio_zpsaf0b7334.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 24 March 2014, 10:15

How do you do the station logo's ??

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JBirchy on 24 March 2014, 11:08

Quote from: JB GTI on 24 March 2014, 10:15

How do you do the station logo's ??

Dead easy mate... Download the GB logos from this link: http://www.volkswagen.de/de/models/golf_7/brochure/senderlogos.html

Put the file on to an SD card and insert that in to the SD2 card slot in the glove box.

In the Radio screen, hit setup (bottom right) and click on Station Logos. Select the SD2 Card and then scroll through until you find the one you want. You do have to add each one individually but it's really easy and took me less than 5 mins to do those in the screen.

 :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 24 March 2014, 14:34

Quote from: JBirchy on 24 March 2014, 11:08

Quote from: JB GTI on 24 March 2014, 10:15

How do you do the station logo's ??

Dead easy mate... Download the GB logos from this link: http://www.volkswagen.de/de/models/golf_7/brochure/senderlogos.html

Put the file on to an SD card and insert that in to the SD2 card slot in the glove box.

In the Radio screen, hit setup (bottom right) and click on Station Logos. Select the SD2 Card and then scroll through until you find the one you want. You do have to add each one individually but it's really easy and took me less than 5 mins to do those in the screen.

 :cool:

Done it. Thanks
Logos are a little smaller than I expected. Mine show up about 10mm X 10mm when viewed using the station info option  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ap69 on 24 March 2014, 19:53

Took her to my dads house to take him out for a spin, he's convalescencing and no excitement, so I took him out and scared him stiff he said he loved it and the best day he'd had in ages

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr Savage on 26 March 2014, 00:26

Quote from: JoeGTI on 19 March 2014, 19:54

Well I never actually asked VW if they could supply them, I reckon they probably could, so long as you gave them the part numbers, etc.
As for insurance I don't know. As I said, they are "VW" springs fitted by a VW dealer  :wink: One I'll think about when it comes to renewal time.

What made you decide to go for the VWR Springs over the cheaper Eibach ones? Do they cause any problems if you have Dynamic Chasis Control? I don't see why they would but i'm looking at getting this done as the car sits just a little too high in my opinion.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 27 March 2014, 16:24

Today I read this http://www.volkswagenracing.co.uk/news/new-golf-mk7-r-arrives-2/

good honest comparison imo

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 2014GTi on 28 March 2014, 22:09

Today I did my normal commute home, just passed 6100 miles.
The Golf GTI is such a good car..... love it  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Aidey on 30 March 2014, 12:15

The gimp next door is pressure washing his house and didnt think to ask us to move our cars, my gti is covered in little debris from it, not happy but guess i'll be washing my car this afternoon

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Misterp on 30 March 2014, 16:08

Changed the time on my car and found tht you can have a clock showing when the screen is in standby looks nifty.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Damo66 on 30 March 2014, 16:44

Washed polished and the clock changed, all we need now is some good weather over here :smiley: :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rick2b on 30 March 2014, 18:08

Quick Wash and sonax x bsd(recommend highly)
New valve caps

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mistertee on 30 March 2014, 18:58

Polished my tailpipes, makes back of car look 100% better!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gordor on 30 March 2014, 19:44

Quote from: damianmkv on 30 March 2014, 00:32

Discovered a 4" long scratch on the boot - most of it has come out with a bit of elbow grease but am annoyed all the same

I feel your pain....I've just treated mine to a quick wash an 7 deep to light scratches on the drivers door and they must be a good 5-6 inches long too  :angry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 31 March 2014, 08:11

Gave the girl a good clean for the first time in a number of weeks as it was a nice weekend.

Topped up the C2V3 for the paintwork, Poorboys for the Alloys, and fast glass for the er....glass  :grin:

Even polished the exhaust silencer with Autosol, and it came up like a mirror. Finally, metal parts of the undercarriage given a quick wipe down with Bare Bones to return them to gloss (yes sad I know).

Looks much better.

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7372/13531798734_87cddec6aa_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/mBL1jJ)

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7299/13531484245_9a9c079250_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/mBJoQv)

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3679/13531586513_f890efc7fa_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/mBJVeK)

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7386/13531801964_e55c3245cb_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/mBL2hq)

(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2886/13531803004_b54d354980_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/mBL2Am)

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5212/13531585503_bb6d5b6ea9_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/mBJUWk)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTI7me on 31 March 2014, 08:48

Fitted a tuning box yesterday  :evil: :evil:

J

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: boydeee on 31 March 2014, 08:52

Quote from: Sootchucker on 31 March 2014, 08:11

Gave the girl a good clean for the first time in a number of weeks as it was a nice weekend.

Topped up the C2V3 for the paintwork, Poorboys for the Alloys, and fast glass for the er....glass  :grin:

Even polished the exhaust silencer with Autosol, and it came up like a mirror. Finally, metal parts of the undercarriage given a quick wipe down with Bare Bones to return them to gloss (yes sad I know).

Looks much better.

Looks cracking mate! I picked mine up yesterday finally. Chuffed would definitely be the word for it!
I'll need to try and keep it as clean as your's  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: cosmicremedy on 31 March 2014, 10:17

Quote from: Sootchucker on 31 March 2014, 08:11

Gave the girl a good clean for the first time in a number of weeks as it was a nice weekend.
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5212/13531585503_6ef008a32a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/mBJUWk)

Looks great underneath, good work!  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Andy_cs on 31 March 2014, 10:30

Washed with snowfoam for first time ever. Great result on car but how do you get rid of all the foam covering the drive, path, house, road, city .....

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 31 March 2014, 10:31

Took the bikes out into the countryside for a spin :)

(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/justinwanstall/2014-03-30122940_zpsc4cabe9a.jpg)(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/justinwanstall/2014-03-30122950_zpsd1e63422.jpg)
(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/justinwanstall/2014-03-30123001_zpsf33ff92d.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTI7me on 31 March 2014, 10:33

Looking good Monsta. How much was your roof rack?

J

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 31 March 2014, 11:41

Quote from: GTI7me on 31 March 2014, 10:33

Looking good Monsta. How much was your roof rack?

J

Cheers well I managed to pick up the roof rack on ebay, brand new from Germany for about £100 delivered (list price £265.50) and the bike holders x 2 for £40 (list price £82.50 each)

All in all, a bit of a bargain. 

Lovely bit of kit though, very happy I stayed with the official VW stuff and didn't get persuaded by the cheaper uglier Halfords etc offering  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTI7me on 31 March 2014, 11:51

Great stuff cheers! Might be something i look in to in the future. I don't fancy my MTB inside the Golf!

J

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: stuart.cameron on 02 April 2014, 12:01

Quote from: Sootchucker on 31 March 2014, 08:11

Gave the girl a good clean for the first time in a number of weeks as it was a nice weekend.

Topped up the C2V3 for the paintwork, Poorboys for the Alloys, and fast glass for the er....glass  :grin:

Even polished the exhaust silencer with Autosol, and it came up like a mirror. Finally, metal parts of the undercarriage given a quick wipe down with Bare Bones to return them to gloss (yes sad I know).

Looks much better.

How do you find the C2V3, thinking of buying some to put on top of the Exo V2 between washes.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: virginVWman on 02 April 2014, 13:19

Fitted the DTUK tuning box to the car first thing this morning   :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: virginVWman on 03 April 2014, 18:46

Bit the bullet and ordered sport (dark black) wind deflectors. Can always try them and return them

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 03 April 2014, 19:09

Quote from: virginVWman on 03 April 2014, 18:46

Bit the bullet and ordered sport (dark black) wind deflectors. Can always try them and return them

I suggest you deactivate the fold on locking function for your mirrors while you are trying them out, most seem to get crunched on folding of the mirrors. Do all the MK7 Golfs have folding mirrors? If not, then maybe the wind deflectors aren't really meant for Golfs with folding mirrors. You could fit them, measuring the lippage on them, after measuring the gap between folded mirrors and door beforehand to make sure the deflectors can be accommodated without crushing them.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: virginVWman on 03 April 2014, 19:33

Well theres a boy on here who had that issue but surely VW wouldnt tell him they would order them in again for him if they werent supposed to work with the folding mirrors? I expect delivery in 10-12 days, but as you say i better measure it before i lock the car in case something similar happens. Id hate to fit them, like them and have to compromise on not being able to use the electric mirrors. If thats the case theyl be going back

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mckay85 on 03 April 2014, 22:08

Quote from: virginVWman on 03 April 2014, 19:33

Well theres a boy on here who had that issue but surely VW wouldnt tell him they would order them in again for him if they werent supposed to work with the folding mirrors?

They are listed on the VW accessories just for mk7. It usually mentions what models they don't fit.
I got my replacements and they now clear a good few mm with the mirrors folded in. I suspected the dealer didn't fit them correctly in the first place.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Croz13 on 03 April 2014, 22:16

Drove Around Spa Francorchamps  :smiley: & got afew passenger rides in the milltek Mk7  :laugh:
Pics to follow when back home

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: VWcezGTI7 on 03 April 2014, 22:17

Quote from: monsta on 31 March 2014, 10:31

Took the bikes out into the countryside for a spin :)

(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/justinwanstall/2014-03-30122940_zpsc4cabe9a.jpg)(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/justinwanstall/2014-03-30122950_zpsd1e63422.jpg)
(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/justinwanstall/2014-03-30123001_zpsf33ff92d.jpg)

Are those the dark red LED tail lights that are fitted on the R? If so, how much did they cost you and were they easy to install? The looks of the car are just stunning.(Loving the rear GTI badge in red too) Not sure if the R comes in CSG but the combination of Carbon Grey paint with those tail lights is simply perfect.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jimble on 03 April 2014, 23:29

The R doesn't come in CSG unfortunately but Monsta's GTI does look ossum with the R tails! :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Damo66 on 05 April 2014, 17:49

Washed polished and found my first stone chip on the N/S A pillar, ah well it had to happen sometime  :angry: :angry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jimble on 05 April 2014, 20:43

Washed it in the rain! :rolleyes: then popped to Morrisons and couldn't resist a few iphone pics!

(http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx265/blaarp1/7E56B0F2-96EA-4AA7-8701-4B6907358355_zps7yv5ttla.jpg)

(http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx265/blaarp1/F3C26542-86DD-45CB-8C99-4D05C916D17A_zpssq0mqmph.jpg)

(http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx265/blaarp1/49025F9F-59D1-4C91-B2A6-B10BCFAF7F5C_zpsvvyyskpa.jpg)

(http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx265/blaarp1/D8478A2A-031B-4C10-9918-36003B1495F5_zpspmztuhuc.jpg)

(http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx265/blaarp1/D1C61B7C-ACD3-4993-9387-494A9CEE045A_zpsmntdibhz.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 05 April 2014, 20:46

That is a thing of beauty  :cool:

That's one empty supermarket car park, doesn't anyone else shop in your Morrisons?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GolfTi on 05 April 2014, 21:09

Stunning :cool: :cool: :cool:

I wish car parks were like that all of the time...

I bet a people carrier turned up 5 minutes later, in the next parking spot, with all doors in full operation.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gazmondo35 on 05 April 2014, 21:12

No worries about door dents in that car park, plus looking at the car makes me think maybe I should have waited & got an R.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 05 April 2014, 21:51

That blue is absolutely stunning. Love it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 05 April 2014, 22:01

Stunning Jimble!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jimble on 05 April 2014, 22:56

Quote from: Booth11 on 05 April 2014, 20:46

That is a thing of beauty  :cool:

That's one empty supermarket car park, doesn't anyone else shop in your Morrisons?

It was 7:30 and they close at 8! I wish car parks were always like that! :cry:

Thanks for the comments! It desperatley needed the Sahara washing off!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 05 April 2014, 23:05

Quote from: Jimble on 05 April 2014, 22:56

It was 7:30 and they close at 8! I wish car parks were always like that! :cry:

If Carlsberg made car parks........(minus the pillars of course)

I need to reconsider my weekly shopping habits  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JamesR27 on 06 April 2014, 10:28

That's stunning Jimble. I really like the wheels and the colour looks brilliant under the lights.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 06 April 2014, 14:41

Jimble - stunning! Still too may doors though, lol!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ffrank on 06 April 2014, 16:44

Really does look good, I bet it sounded alright in that carpark too  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jimble on 06 April 2014, 16:50

Quote from: ffrank on 06 April 2014, 16:44

Really does look good, I bet it sounded alright in that carpark too  :whistle:

Couldn't possibly comment... :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 06 April 2014, 17:29

Repaired a few stone chips last night and just now. I have 3 very small ones towards the tops of the wings where they meet the windscreen pillars, and a large one (probably 2 square mm area) on the bonnet. The bonnet one and one of the small ones have taken it down to the undercoat.

Splash of red on 2 of the chips yesterday and a splash of clear on the other 2, brushed around the painted area with a model brush with IMS on to thin out the excess beyond the chip and left them to dry for 24 hours.

I was surprised how tough the paint had dried in 24 hours. I was giving the clear excess a good rub with a moistened cloth which had Mer abrasive polish on it. After 5 mins I gave up on that and started buffing with an IMS moistened cloth and got it down level. A quick polish up with Mer, and I couldn't see any evidence of repair, completely invisible. The IMS was quite slow taking the paint up, which was a good thing, not easy to overdo it and take all of your paint off with a few cloth swipes.

I then did the same on the red, just to get it slightly concave and have applied the clear to excess, to get rubbed down level tomorrow (weather permitting) - hopefully it'll be just as good a finish, although the bonnet chip will probably be the biggest challenge.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: marting on 08 April 2014, 09:20

Got it detailed after picking it up a couple of weeks ago.  Very pleased with the finish achieved by Luke at LG Autoworx.  Before and after pictures of another Carbon Grey GTD can be seen here

https://www.flickr.com/photos/31188520@N05/sets/72157643582284633/

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 08 April 2014, 20:30

Fitted the mtec bulbs for my dynamic cornering lights recommended by GrahamFR earlier in this thread  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 08 April 2014, 20:49

Waited till it was lighter to change the bulbs I see lol good colour match?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 08 April 2014, 21:25

I know this is a bit of a marmite mod but I think I like it. It will only take take 2 mins to change back if I get bored  :whistle: :whistle:
I would have had this one licked a couple of weeks ago as I had planned to just change the bulbs as I had done in my Scirocco but the Mk7 has got sealed Led bulb holders rather than a bulb and holder.
Thanks to Sootchucker for the advice but eBay let me down. I couldn't find any bulb holders anywhere on there so bit the bullet and went to my local VW dealer thinking my under crackers would be around my ankles within seconds but no !!
2 genuine lamp units were only £9.12 each.    Part No:  V7L0 947 415
Delivered next day.
Excuse the poor photos but iPads don't do dark !! But you get the idea.

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/imagejpg1_zpsbf0e5cd7.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/imagejpg1_zpsbf0e5cd7.jpg.html)

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/imagejpg2_zpsadf844c5.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/imagejpg2_zpsadf844c5.jpg.html)

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/imagejpg3_zpsb0091d8e.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/imagejpg3_zpsb0091d8e.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 08 April 2014, 21:28

Quote from: GrahamFR on 08 April 2014, 20:49

Waited till it was lighter to change the bulbs I see lol good colour match?

Ha, well like you get bored so just ordered as set  :smiley:

Colour wise when you're looking at them outside (i.e. at the unit) they match perfectly, inside they look a little blue.  Perhaps the white would've been better?  Are the bulbs the same as for the fogs do you know?  Perhaps I'll order a white set if so.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 08 April 2014, 21:29

Quote from: JB GTI on 08 April 2014, 21:25

2 genuine lamp units were only £9.12 each part No:  V7L0 947 415

Excellent work, I was trying to find some on ebay but no luck either.   Definitely my next mod :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 08 April 2014, 22:24

What do you mean by the fogs monsta? And I've never really seen them from inside the car only looked from the outside at them, maybe White will be better

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 08 April 2014, 22:26

Quote from: GrahamFR on 08 April 2014, 22:24

What do you mean by the fogs monsta? And I've never really seen them from inside the car only looked from the outside at them, maybe White will be better

The fog lights in the bumper, are they LED or Halogen? 

(http://www.golfmk7.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=72&d=1348736240)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 08 April 2014, 22:28

Thought that's what you meant, no mate they are leds

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: boydeee on 11 April 2014, 19:51

Whipped off the side badges the other day. I've never really been a fan of them, so popped them both off  :smiley:


(http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj24/boydy_z1/IMAG03531_zpsda7379f5.jpg) (http://s268.photobucket.com/user/boydy_z1/media/IMAG03531_zpsda7379f5.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Aidey on 11 April 2014, 20:09

Washed and Parked in the Sunshine
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/welshade/IMG_2884_zps777840bc.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/welshade/media/IMG_2884_zps777840bc.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: lew321 on 11 April 2014, 20:51

Finally uploaded the radio logos today.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 13 April 2014, 17:43

Gave my car a thorough clean and then a top-up C2V3 coat as the original coat now 7 months old was losing its water repellency. First time i've washed the car since it was taken to Benfield Silverlink to sort the snagging door seals under warranty. What do I see on the passenger wing (the same side the doors were sorted)? Within 1 square inch area there are 4 chips that have been crudely touched up with some clear lacquer - those feckers must have done it while sorting out my door - i'll be giving them a piece of my mind tomorrow, although they'll probably deny it. That's me done with Benfield - no more servicing or warranty work from me. Their bodyshop ruined my MK5 70TDI GT Sport with a very poorly executed repair, Scotswood road branch took my GTD out for a 28 mile joyride on a lunchtime following replacement of my suspension mount bearings on the morning, and now this.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: evo GT on 13 April 2014, 18:18

Took the nice weather opportunity to photograph my GTi collection

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http://www.flickr.com/photos/evo_gt/

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 13 April 2014, 21:15

@monkeyhanger. Apart from them always moving my seat and steering wheel even though I specifically ask them not to Pulman in Sunderland or Durham are good.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 14 April 2014, 07:31

Quote from: mcmaddy on 13 April 2014, 21:15

@monkeyhanger. Apart from them always moving my seat and steering wheel even though I specifically ask them not to Pulman in Sunderland or Durham are good.

That's the other annoying thing. They only drove the car into the workshop and back, but pissed about with every setting or control in the car. Fair do's, move the seat and maybe the steering wheel so you can drive it safely. But do you have to set the climate control to 23C, put the aircon on, change 3 of my DAB presets, change the car from sport to individual then change every setting within individual to something different to what I had?

Pulman from now on, even if it is highly inconvenient for me (due to being further away). Going to ask to speak to the Benfield service manager and request smart repair at their expense.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JBirchy on 14 April 2014, 16:52

Yesterday I had a great B-Road tussle with my brother-in-law who was in his BMW M135i

Excuse the poor pic, but it was superb! He did get away on the straights but not by as much as you might think. He said he was flat out too!

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/birchyboy87/2014-04-13172720_zps417f3118.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/birchyboy87/media/2014-04-13172720_zps417f3118.jpg.html)

I do prefer the noise of his though, the straight-6 sounds wonderful! Was also very pleased that I got my golf trolley and big tour golf bag in the boot without having to take any clubs out, or put the seats down!

Done 1500 miles and the car is loosening up very nicely. Feels much keener to rev and fuel economy seems much better! No idea how, but my wife (who has no idea about driving other than to get in and go) is averaging about 38-39mpg driving around our A and B roads.

Wonderful car, really enjoying owning it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 14 April 2014, 19:49

Rang Benfield up about my cluster of 4 chips with blobs of lacquer that must have happened during the recent warranty work. Service manager said "that couldn't happen" when I explained, but asked me down to have a look after workanyway. Get there at 4:20pm, speak to one of the service lasses at 4:25 to announce my arrival to the service manager, as she'd been busy with a returning customer and she went and saw the manager. "He's on the phone, he'll be straight out when the call ends". A bloke who looked like a manager was in and out of the workshop numerous times, but didn't approach me, I wasn't sure if he was the service manager. At 5:10 I was starting to get a bit pissed off, the service lass had been wall to wall busy with people picking up their cars, so I didnt get the chance to ask her to ask him again. At 5:20, the driver that'd dropped me off at work when I last left my car with them asked me why no-one had seen me  because he'd noticed I'd been there a long time. I told him what had gone on and he went off to find the manager. He came back after 5 mins and said he couldn't find him anywhere. 5:30 and the workshop was all locked up. I finally got approached by the service manager at 5:40, it was the bloke from earlier. Not wanting to argue with him about my wait before he'd seen my car (in case it influenced his decision) we went out and looked at the car.

He said that they wouldn't repair like that if they'd done it. I said that if they'd been left unlacquered, i'd have assumed that i'd been unlucky with stone chips, but as they were lacquered then it wasn't me so must be them. I also said that the fact there was 4 chips in 1 square inch said to me that no stone chip would have peppered an area so small and left the other wing unscathed. He agreed to sort it out, suggesting the front of the wing will need a spray and blend in with the rest rather an smart repair. They will want my car 2 days at the end of the month.

I then questioned him about the wait. He half apologised - what a wayne kerr. If he'd refused all responsibility and made me wait 75 mins, i'd have probably dropped him in the car park.  :evil:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 14 April 2014, 19:56

Do you really want them painting your wing they sound like a bunch of cretins. Tried to cover the chips up in the first place and then pi44 you about? I'd be straight onto VW customer service complaining about them. Mill car clinic at boldon are excellent.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 14 April 2014, 20:06

Quote from: mcmaddy on 14 April 2014, 19:56

Do you really want them painting your wing they sound like a bunch of cretins. Tried to cover the chips up in the first place and then pi44 you about? I'd be straight onto VW customer service complaining about them. Mill car clinic at boldon are excellent.

Well he said the repair was a gesture of goodwill as it couldn't really be proven either way, the only way to prove it was to have spotted it at the time and noticed the lacquer still tacky or touch dry but squidgy. With that in mind I think i'll have to let them do it. He did say that if the bodyshop decide smart repair is best then they'll do it. No money is coming from VW to cover this, so for him to offer up the dearest option seemed slightly reassuring.

VW customer services are a complete bunch of sheisters with no real power, and would not be paying (or making Benfield pay) for anyone else to do it. I'm shocked at how thin the TR paint is> I think because it has such great opacity and has to be sprayed in many thin layers to avoid orange peel, VW seem to put very little on. I'll probably not get red again for this reason, even though it looks great (IMO).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snoopy on 18 April 2014, 17:32

Out of curiosity which benfield?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 18 April 2014, 18:37

Quote from: Snoopy on 18 April 2014, 17:32

Out of curiosity which benfield?

Silverlink, I took it to Silverlink after vowing never to go to Scotswood Road again.

I took my car to Benfield Scotswood Road for the shock mount bearings last Sept, and they were fixed at 11am, and I was told I was getting a lift at lunchtime, and then they couldn't find my car - it had vanished over the lunch break and then when it was back, they'd put 28 miles on it and only achieved low 30's mpg, so they must've caned it. Whoever it was had reset my odometer, but the mfd menus don't lie and said the car had been out for a 28 mile trip. When I brought this to their attention, I was given the old "it was out for a test drive". If that was the case, why was it ready to collect and then not ready, and no-one knew where it was? The bearing had been creaking so much prior to fixing that a 1/2 mile trip would have confirmed the fix. Some fecker had taken out my GTD for a lunchtime spin, it may have been the first one they'd had through their workshop.

Benfield are a bunch of cnuts!  :angry:

I'm sure they're punishing me for taking a Pulman bought car to them.

In future, even at massive inconvenience to myself, i'll be going to Pulman Sunderland for my servicing/warranty.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snoopy on 18 April 2014, 19:04

Before you do that it maybe worth reading posts by mkviken on the mk6 forum hes had issues with both pulman dealerships. Ive met mkviken and so know what issues hes had.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 18 April 2014, 21:14

Quote from: Snoopy on 18 April 2014, 19:04

Before you do that it maybe worth reading posts by mkviken on the mk6 forum hes had issues with both pulman dealerships. Ive met mkviken and so know what issues hes had.

Lookers Middlesbrough is quite a way away...... :whistle:

I've been told that at Pulman Durham it's best to insist they don't wash the car as they have an automated car wash that'll scratch the car to hell.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 18 April 2014, 21:49

I just hope that Benfield don't make my car worse in their bodyshop. The car is going to their group bodyshop in the Tyne Tunnel industrial estate.

The Benfield bodyshop at Railway St (near the Metro Arena) ruined my MK5 GT170TDI (TR) with a botched body repair, unsafe brakes, oily handprints and metal swarf all over the interior and stolen/lost items from my car, following an incredibly long wait just to start the repair after it was clouted by a bus at 2 weeks old. I'm starting to think Tornado Red Golfs are unlucky for me.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snoopy on 18 April 2014, 23:22

Iirc but you will have to ask mkviken or check the forum. They damaged an alloy on one visit and dragged a hose over the top of the car scratching it on another. At sunderland they drove over a chair! on one visit and broke all the clips on his bumper on another when replacing something so it never fitted properly.

That bodyshop is the one they gained when they bought out another group
and is far better than railway street.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 19 April 2014, 09:06

The Mill car clinic at Boldon is better than anything benfield will have.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 19 April 2014, 11:16

@ Snoopy: I suspect it is the old Colebrook and Burgess place (Silverlink VW used to be C & B), Benfield gained Silverlink and the C & B group went all Audi years ago, then in 2011 Benfield bought out C & B anyway. Prior to 2011, if you wanted VW bodywork, you had to go to Railway St.

I used to call C & B "cock-up and bodge it" after they had supplied me with a brand new Polo and missed a manufacturing defect on PDI that I picked up during my first car wash. There was a small pressed crease around the front wing wheel arch that had a perfect paint job. They agreed that it was a manufacturing defect and as they hadn't picked it u at PDI, they were doing the work at their expense.

The car was DBP, and they repaired the area then resprayed it. They had 3 goes at matching the colour - DBP is a bugger to blend in.

In overcast conditions, you could see the area they sprayed. I wanted them to spray the whole wing, but they wanted to blend in. Best bodyshop in North Tyneside that I have come across is Arnold Clark (Ford) in Shiremoor. They repaired my clouted Scirocco (Rising Blue) (smashed in the rear quarter while parked up) to an immaculate finish and had a pretty quick turnaround.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Hawaii-Five-O on 19 April 2014, 20:49

Not massively exciting but... I washed the car, dried it and then gave it a full Gtechniq C2v3 Liquid Crystal treatment. Bodywork feels as smooth as glass afterwards. Plus, the treatment is easy to apply and lasts six months! Rain still beads after six months of hard winter driving. Makes washing the car easier too due to the coating. Good stuff and comes highly recommend. This is its second coat after I did it back in November when new.

Oh yeah ... Also painted a load of big stone chips! This pure White seems soft and is a swine for the contrast of showing them up.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jimmy Filth on 19 April 2014, 21:19

Today I have kerbed one of the Pretoria's! Absolutely heartbroken. Narrow road and some Dorris in a Range Rover pulled out into my path, had to swerve and there was that horrible noise.  It isn't major but it will break my heart every day until it is fixed. Bloody bank holidays!!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: charlie on 19 April 2014, 22:24

Quote from: Jimmy Filth on 19 April 2014, 21:19

Today I have kerbed one of the Pretoria's! Absolutely heartbroken. Narrow road and some Dorris in a Range Rover pulled out into my path, had to swerve and there was that horrible noise.  It isn't major but it will break my heart every day until it is fixed. Bloody bank holidays!!!

feel for you chap it will fix though  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jimmy Filth on 19 April 2014, 22:40

Yeah, it will get fixed.  On Tuesday :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dippy_x on 20 April 2014, 07:33

I scuffed one of my alloys a couple of months ago.  Decided to leave getting a repair done just now as it's probably gonna pick up a few more in the course of its life. I dont feel bothered by it anymore.

I gave the car a good wash yesterday in prep for some c2v3 today.  Noticed a small scratch on the front passenger door.  On further in inspection, when looking closely I can see a faint line in the paint going down the door.  Looks like some fcucker has hit their door into it.  Luckily there is no dent and you have to look really close to see it but this is so annoying.  Especially when you park away from everyone else in the car parks  :sad:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 20 April 2014, 15:42

Quote from: dippy_x on 20 April 2014, 07:33

I gave the car a good wash yesterday in prep for some c2v3 today.  Noticed a small scratch on the front passenger door.  On further in inspection, when looking closely I can see a faint line in the paint going down the door.

How deep is the scratch if it's just a suface scratch, it could be the C2V3. Ive had a few light and white scratches that have turned out to be the C2V3. A quick rub with Mer made them disappear, then and reapplication of C2V3.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dippy_x on 20 April 2014, 17:04

It's more of a scuff than a scratch.  There are fainter scuffs leading off this in a vertical line which is what you get when a door has been opened into yours.  In general I've noticed a fair few scratches on the motor.  Is it possible for stone chips to damage the alloys?  There are some small white chipped bits on the black area of the wheels.  I'm doing the two bucket method for washes but I'm almost of the opinion that I'm better off not washing the car because you don't notice these things otherwise!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 20 April 2014, 17:09

Dippy: Yep, it's possible to get stone chips on wheels, but much less likely than the front end of your car because your rubber is usually in the way of the car in front, but when clear lacquer chips or scratches, it looks white.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: peterdoherty on 21 April 2014, 19:19

On Saturday.... gave her a good clean, gave her a polish and a couple of coats of C2v3 along with some gtechniq G1 on the glass.

Today - gave the inside a good clean and took her for a spin. Needs a wash again!

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ginagee on 21 April 2014, 21:59

(http://i955.photobucket.com/albums/ae35/GinaGeeGTi/DSC09585_zps2271380c.jpg) (http://s955.photobucket.com/user/GinaGeeGTi/media/DSC09585_zps2271380c.jpg.html)

(http://i955.photobucket.com/albums/ae35/GinaGeeGTi/ScreenShot2014-04-24at092405_zps9fa031d3.png) (http://s955.photobucket.com/user/GinaGeeGTi/media/ScreenShot2014-04-24at092405_zps9fa031d3.png.html)

I took mine drag racing today at York Raceway. Best time on 1/4 mile was 15.05 seconds @94.55mph. I would love to know if anyone else has taken their mrk7 out to play on a drag strip yet, and what time did you do????  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jimble on 23 April 2014, 21:35

Fitted a pair of Bosch Aerotwin wipers and initial impressions are full of win!!! 8)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 23 April 2014, 21:38

Quote from: Jimble on 23 April 2014, 21:35

Fitted a pair of Bosch Aerotwin wipers and initial impressions are full of win!!! 8)

They are excellent.  Switched to these last year after recommendation on here and massive improvement on the oem ones.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: hastd2 on 24 April 2014, 23:06

Hi was wondering where you got these wiper blades from and what part number you used

Cheers
Doug

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jimble on 24 April 2014, 23:39

Quote from: hastd2 on 24 April 2014, 23:06

Hi was wondering where you got these wiper blades from and what part number you used

Cheers
Doug

Hi mate, ordered mine from here:-


https://www.windscreenwipersdirect.co.uk/ (https://www.windscreenwipersdirect.co.uk/)


Just put your make/model etc in, they look almost identical to the OEM ones but work much better.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Aidey on 25 April 2014, 09:43

Should be the Bosch A864S??

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 25 April 2014, 12:36

Quote from: Aidey on 25 April 2014, 09:43

Should be the Bosch A864S??

Yes, marginally cheaper on wiperblades.co.uk but the difference is pennies. They dispatched within 2 hours of the placed order for mine this morning.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: virginVWman on 25 April 2014, 13:23

http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af326/fbf01/Without_zps183122ef.jpg

http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af326/fbf01/With_zpsf7e9edee.jpg

Hmmmmm....bastard to git. Still unsure

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jimble on 25 April 2014, 16:01

Quote from: virginVWman on 25 April 2014, 13:23

http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af326/fbf01/Without_zps183122ef.jpg (http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af326/fbf01/Without_zps183122ef.jpg)

http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af326/fbf01/With_zpsf7e9edee.jpg (http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af326/fbf01/With_zpsf7e9edee.jpg)

Hmmmmm....fatherless son to git. Still unsure

Without imo... :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 25 April 2014, 17:32

Quote from: virginVWman on 25 April 2014, 13:23

http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af326/fbf01/Without_zps183122ef.jpg

http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af326/fbf01/With_zpsf7e9edee.jpg

Hmmmmm....fatherless son to git. Still unsure

Look better on a black car than any other tho

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 25 April 2014, 17:37

Quote from: GrahamFR on 25 April 2014, 17:32

Look better on a black car than any other tho

Better or less noticeable?  :whistle: Not a fan, looks like the first step of a "halfords makeover" IMO.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 25 April 2014, 18:42

I must be being blind...what am I looking for in them two pictures?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jimble on 25 April 2014, 19:01

Quote from: KyleB on 25 April 2014, 18:42

I must be being blind...what am I looking for in them two pictures?

Wind deflectors. :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 25 April 2014, 19:46

Quote from: Jimble on 25 April 2014, 19:01

Quote from: KyleB on 25 April 2014, 18:42

I must be being blind...what am I looking for in them two pictures?

Wind deflectors. :)

Ah yeah - I was actually looking for wind deflectors but managed to miss them. Jurys out for me, I'm sitting on the fence.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: hastd2 on 25 April 2014, 21:05

Quote from: Aidey on 25 April 2014, 09:43

Should be the Bosch A864S??

That's them ordered, thanks for the link Jimble

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ginagee on 26 April 2014, 17:07

Gave her a good interior clean, dust & vacuum. Kids had kicked mud all round the plastic in the back….Grrrrrrrr!!!! :angry:
But all looking brand new again now. Anyone suggest a really good vacuum? Ours is weaker than a hotel room hairdryer. :roll eyes: Can't say I'm impressed with the carpet quality, goes fluffy hairy after one vac.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 26 April 2014, 17:11

Quote from: Ginagee on 26 April 2014, 17:07

Gave her a good interior clean, dust & vacuum. Kids had kicked mud all round the plastic in the back….Grrrrrrrr!!!! :angry:
But all looking brand new again now. Anyone suggest a really good vacuum? Ours is weaker than a hotel room hairdryer. :roll eyes: Can't say I'm impressed with the carpet quality, goes fluffy hairy after one vac.

I have used a vax for about 15 years and it has never let me down. Powerful too !!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 26 April 2014, 18:29

B&Q are doing a Karcher end of line wet and dry for £35. It's no longer on their website but I got one and it seems ok?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ffrank on 27 April 2014, 22:41

In anticipation of my GTD arriving this week, planned and got ready for giving it it's first wash and protection, thanks to JBirchy for his help on a few of the products. :) I had a practice run on my wife's peugeot today and it's looking good - it rained afterwards and the water beading and fleeing from the paint was amazing. Her car has never been detailed, or probably even waxed - the ironx gave a purple river down the road and the clay still picked up shed loads.

The dealer isn't washing the car for me at my request, and is leaving it 'in the wraps', so hopefully I get some decent weather after pickup.

By the way, I am a novice at detailing - so if anyone is thinking of taking the plunge - go for it, products like these are dead easy to use - although it did take me 4 hours  :shocked:

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

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JBirchy on 28 April 2014, 11:49

Excellent buddy, some superb products there! The Sonax Hybrid NPT is a fantastic product which will give you at least 6-8 months, and it's so easy to apply (once the paint is prepared properly) it's very easy to keep it topped up.

Look forward to seeing the results!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 28 April 2014, 12:02

Today I swapped my GTD for an UP! with a mighty 60ps. My car is with Benfield for a few days while they fix the 4 paint chips they made and crudely repaired with a blob of lacquer when it was last in.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ffrank on 28 April 2014, 12:58

Jbirchy, thanks - I was very impressed - the NPT was so easy to use as was the polish+wax underneath. The G1/G2 was dead easy too, took no time at all. Longest part was claying, but that's because it was in poor condition, but very satisfying having smooth paint at the end - should be a breeze on the MK7. I used a little of the Shampoo in a water spray for the claying lubricant, which worked well too. Looking forward to the GTD results too :)

Monkeyhanger, I hope you get to put the UP! through your speed test against that signpost marker on your local road ;)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 28 April 2014, 14:03

My Bosch Aerotwin A864S set arrived today from wiperblades.co.uk today -very quick delivery. Pity I don't have my car. Will try the signpost speed test in the UP tomorrow. The reverse gear is right where 6th should be on the GTD, convinced I'm going to engage reverse at 70mph in a lapse of concentration looking for 6th and destroy the drivetrain.  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: peterdoherty on 28 April 2014, 16:36

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 28 April 2014, 14:03

convinced I'm going to engage reverse at 70mph in a lapse of concentration looking for 6th and destroy the drivetrain.  :whistle:

I done that on a rented Merc B class a few weeks ago - was fun in a rental car lol

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 29 April 2014, 07:42

Quote from: ffrank on 28 April 2014, 12:58

Monkeyhanger, I hope you get to put the UP! through your speed test against that signpost marker on your local road ;)

It managed to pass the signpost at 62mph from a 30mph start on the sliproad vs 81/89mph for the GTD without/with DTUK box. Faster than I thought, but I had it screaming in 2nd and 3rd to manage that. Might be getting my car back tonight. Looks like the UP has managed about 30mpg in my custody, and that is with generally getting up to 30/40/50/70 on any particular road and staying there in 5th. Apart from this morning's signpost race, i've been quite gentle with it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ginagee on 29 April 2014, 12:21

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 29 April 2014, 07:42

Quote from: ffrank on 28 April 2014, 12:58

Monkeyhanger, I hope you get to put the UP! through your speed test against that signpost marker on your local road ;)

It managed to pass the signpost at 62mph from a 30mph start on the sliproad vs 81/89mph for the GTD without/with DTUK box. Faster than I thought, but I had it screaming in 2nd and 3rd to manage that. Might be getting my car back tonight. Looks like the UP has managed about 30mpg in my custody, and that is with generally getting up to 30/40/50/70 on any particular road and staying there in 5th. Apart from this morning's signpost race, i've been quite gentle with it.

30mpg in an UP!?  :shocked: Aye-up! I'm now feeling most happy with my GTI Long Term 35mpg :smiley: I do keep on wondering about a DTUK box… has it affected your mpg Monkeyhanger? And does it affect your warranty?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 29 April 2014, 12:39

Quote from: Ginagee on 29 April 2014, 12:21

30mpg in an UP!?  :shocked: Aye-up! I'm now feeling most happy with my GTI Long Term 35mpg :smiley: I do keep on wondering about a DTUK box… has it affected your mpg Monkeyhanger? And does it affect your warranty?

It potentially could affect my warranty, but I’d have it taken off before it went to the dealership and they’re supposed to be untraceable with no feedback to the ECU to confirm signal alterations made by the box. Things happen without these boxes on, I’ve had a 1.9TDI Polo blow a turbo at 4k miles before, so I wouldn’t feel guilty about returning the car for warranty work that the box might have helped cause. This is the first car I’ve had a box on.

MPG hasn’t been affected at all. I suspect it’s more economical by a tiny margin when I’m not pushing on, to counteract when I am pushing on. Driving it quite hard, I get about 44mpg around the doors and 53mpg on the motorway to see relatives 35 miles away, maintaining 80 all the way down. Those mpgs are actual (brim method) too, indicated mpg is a bit higher than that. Initial traction with my bridgestones is crap, but 30+ mph it’s as quick as a GTI and maybe a smidge quicker – I got past a 245ps A4 3.0TDI quattro that was trying hard last week, but not by much. Stick one of those on a GTI and you have Golf R performance.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ginagee on 29 April 2014, 15:01

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 29 April 2014, 12:39

Quote from: Ginagee on 29 April 2014, 12:21

30mpg in an UP!?  :shocked: Aye-up! I'm now feeling most happy with my GTI Long Term 35mpg :smiley: I do keep on wondering about a DTUK box… has it affected your mpg Monkeyhanger? And does it affect your warranty?

It potentially could affect my warranty, but I’d have it taken off before it went to the dealership and they’re supposed to be untraceable with no feedback to the ECU to confirm signal alterations made by the box. Things happen without these boxes on, I’ve had a 1.9TDI Polo blow a turbo at 4k miles before, so I wouldn’t feel guilty about returning the car for warranty work that the box might have helped cause. This is the first car I’ve had a box on.

MPG hasn’t been affected at all. I suspect it’s more economical by a tiny margin when I’m not pushing on, to counteract when I am pushing on. Driving it quite hard, I get about 44mpg around the doors and 53mpg on the motorway to see relatives 35 miles away, maintaining 80 all the way down. Those mpgs are actual (brim method) too, indicated mpg is a bit higher than that. Initial traction with my bridgestones is crap, but 30+ mph it’s as quick as a GTI and maybe a smidge quicker – I got past a 245ps A4 3.0TDI quattro that was trying hard last week, but not by much. Stick one of those on a GTI and you have Golf R performance.

Thanks for the info Monkeyhanger. Food for thought. I'll check out the DTUK thread on here and do some homework. Are they reasonably easy to fit/remove?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 29 April 2014, 15:19

Ginagee:For a GTD they’re incredibly easy, 2 plug ins within easy reach under the engine cover. I’ve been led to believe that the GTI is fiddlier with 3 leads, one in a harder to reach place, the box needs powering with the battery on a GTI, but on the GTD it gets its power from the common rail feed so doesn’t need a third lead (to the battery). Andrew at DTUK should be able to hoy you a PDF of the fitting instructions or something similar (starting to feel like a sales rep for DTUK  :smiley:).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 29 April 2014, 16:48

The one at the bottom of the engine is the b!tch, i actually need to soap up my arm to get to it.

However, it would actually be easier to install this box if your a girl as your arm should reach fine.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 29 April 2014, 17:53

Quote from: Ginagee on 29 April 2014, 12:21

I do keep on wondering about a DTUK box… has it affected your mpg Monkeyhanger? And does it affect your warranty?

Do it! Will help your drag strip times no end!

MPG in the quick use I did was unaffected. Obviously if you hoof it then it will drink fuel but that's only a very very small part of general driving if you have any sort of sanity and want to keep your licence!
Warranty technically would be affected BUT the box doesn't put the sort of strain on the engine that would blow it up. The power delivery is very factory, no massive sudden turbo surge so as long as you drive it normally there's no reason it would do any harm I'd think.

Quote from: GrahamFR on 29 April 2014, 16:48

The one at the bottom of the engine is the b!tch, i actually need to soap up my arm to get to it.

However, it would actually be easier to install this box if your a girl as your arm should reach fine.

Getting at the bottom one has left a scar on my left hand!!! It's tight down there!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ginagee on 29 April 2014, 19:48

Quote from: Exonian on 29 April 2014, 17:53

Quote from: Ginagee on 29 April 2014, 12:21

I do keep on wondering about a DTUK box… has it affected your mpg Monkeyhanger? And does it affect your warranty?

Do it! Will help your drag strip times no end!

MPG in the quick use I did was unaffected. Obviously if you hoof it then it will drink fuel but that's only a very very small part of general driving if you have any sort of sanity and want to keep your licence!
Warranty technically would be affected BUT the box doesn't put the sort of strain on the engine that would blow it up. The power delivery is very factory, no massive sudden turbo surge so as long as you drive it normally there's no reason it would do any harm I'd think.

Quote from: GrahamFR on 29 April 2014, 16:48

The one at the bottom of the engine is the b!tch, i actually need to soap up my arm to get to it.

However, it would actually be easier to install this box if your a girl as your arm should reach fine.

Getting at the bottom one has left a scar on my left hand!!! It's tight down there!

Drag strip times, yes, that's what I've got in mind! Thanks Exonian.
I can confirm I am a girl, and have girly arms! I usually come in handy when the husband needs something fiddly doing on his motor!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: virginVWman on 29 April 2014, 22:10

Was hoofing it back home and rather bored so thought id use my stopwatch on the car and decided to time from speed A to speed B, as follows:

70 - eh...well 90 in 4th gear - 4.6 seconds
30 - 70 from 3rd to 4th - 4.3 seconds (i think this is wrong lol so il try this again tomorrow as this appears to be stupidly quick, i think itl be closer to 5.5)

These were 1 run only and may be an odd point of a second out or 2 but you get the idea. Be keen to compare this to a standard GTD or GTI. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 30 April 2014, 07:49

Wow! What a difference jumping back into my GTD from that UP made when I picked my car up last night. Brakes that actually work, an accelerator that actually makes the car do something, equipment beyond electric windows. Then adding the DTUK box back on when I got home made another big difference.

Finally, I swapped over the wiper blades for the Bosch Aerotwins – what a difference they have made this morning on fine drizzle. It’s easy to see why the OEM ones are so sh!te once they are off the car. They are bent like a banana, under so much tension to maintain that shape. When they are flattened against the screen, the outer edges will be hard against the screen, but there won’t be much downward pressure at all where the middle is as the arch will be trying to push the middle back off the screen, to allow the down-stroke smear to occur. The Aerotwins are straight when you take them out of the box, with enough give to allow them to take the slight curve of the screen. This has been the case for my last 4 new VWs, why can’t VW get something as simple as this right in 3 generations of Golf?

Benfield have immaculately cleaned the car. When you stick your car in for a service and they say they have “valeted” it by quickly showing the hoover to it, that is not what I have had done. It is like new on all of the interior surfaces, not a single tiny stone tracked in on the carpets, the rubber mats look like they’ve been scrubbed in the ridges with a toothbrush, my boot floor was quite scruffy and everything has been hovered off it. If they could do everything else like they valeted my car, I’d be very happy.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 30 April 2014, 08:14

Good to hear you have the beast back MH, how did the actual paintwork repair come out - was it to your satisfaction ?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 30 April 2014, 08:56

Quote from: Sootchucker on 30 April 2014, 08:14

Good to hear you have the beast back MH, how did the actual paintwork repair come out - was it to your satisfaction ?

Yep, looks fine, like they were never there - i'm not quite to that standard yet for my own on a 2 paint job - fine on the lacquer tops.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: virginVWman on 30 April 2014, 22:47

Quote from: virginVWman on 29 April 2014, 22:10

Was hoofing it back home and rather bored so thought id use my stopwatch on the car and decided to time from speed A to speed B, as follows:

70 - eh...well 90 in 4th gear - 4.6 seconds
30 - 70 from 3rd to 4th - 4.3 seconds (i think this is wrong lol so il try this again tomorrow as this appears to be stupidly quick, i think itl be closer to 5.5)

These were 1 run only and may be an odd point of a second out or 2 but you get the idea. Be keen to compare this to a standard GTD or GTI.

Epic fail...30-70 was 6.0 seconds...still pretty damn quick

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 30 April 2014, 22:59

Quote from: virginVWman on 30 April 2014, 22:47

Quote from: virginVWman on 29 April 2014, 22:10

Was hoofing it back home and rather bored so thought id use my stopwatch on the car and decided to time from speed A to speed B, as follows:

70 - eh...well 90 in 4th gear - 4.6 seconds
30 - 70 from 3rd to 4th - 4.3 seconds (i think this is wrong lol so il try this again tomorrow as this appears to be stupidly quick, i think itl be closer to 5.5)

These were 1 run only and may be an odd point of a second out or 2 but you get the idea. Be keen to compare this to a standard GTD or GTI.

Epic fail...30-70 was 6.0 seconds...still pretty damn quick

On the German website there are 80-120kmph (approx 51mph - 77mph) acceleration times in 4th and 5th for GTI and GTD.

In a standard GTD, 4th/5th gear 80-120km is 6.0s and 7.5s respectively.

In a GTI its 5.0s and 6.0s.

Might be worth trying 80-120km (51-77mph in 4th and 5th) for direct comparison with a stock GTI. I'd hazard a guess that it'd be about 4.3s with a 20PS and 150Nm advantage.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ian.C on 01 May 2014, 16:16

Took delivery of some Eibach springs......

(http://i926.photobucket.com/albums/ad108/ian5858/2014-05-01155607_zps8128b441.jpg)

Booked in for fitting next week.
Ian

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Aidey on 02 May 2014, 14:01

Took delivery of and fitted the Bosch wiper blades, hopefully now, when it next rains and I'm driving i won't have the smearing right in my eyeline

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 02 May 2014, 19:24

Quote from: Aidey on 02 May 2014, 14:01

Took delivery of and fitted the Bosch wiper blades, hopefully now, when it next rains and I'm driving i won't have the smearing right in my eyeline

They work a treat, had to get Bosch Aerotwins for my 2nd MK5 Golf and 2 Sciroccos prior to my GTD.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Aidey on 02 May 2014, 21:41

They do work a treat, had to drive 100 miles in the rain tonight , much better vision, nice and clear

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 03 May 2014, 18:34

Cleaned it...and then the sun went in. Just waiting for the rain now :cry:

(http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab194/kyle_l_brown/May%20Clean/IMAG0059_zps413dc1a5.jpg)

(http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab194/kyle_l_brown/May%20Clean/IMAG0060_zpsa9b8a45b.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 03 May 2014, 20:04

Technically didn't do this today but not had a chance to take a photo yet.  Plasti-dipped the VW emblem on the back, leaving the gloss backing un-painted so it matches my front badge.

(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/justinwanstall/Capture_zpsefceb7c8.png)

 :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 03 May 2014, 22:12

That looks great, personally I'd go dark on the GTi badge too.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Misterp on 04 May 2014, 22:11

Cleaned it yesterday then went out for some dessert when I took this

(http://i1346.photobucket.com/albums/p689/misterp86/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps3decdae6.jpg)

This is when owning a DPB makes it worth it.

Took the family down to West Midlands safari park today and some plonker appears to have let a door hit my car. Not happy but you can only see it if you look very closely.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SNR on 07 May 2014, 11:06

Lightly scuffed the polished part of a GTD Nogaro alloy. Bizarre incident. V upset! Anyone recommend a repairer?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTI7me on 07 May 2014, 11:08

Quote from: monsta on 03 May 2014, 20:04

Technically didn't do this today but not had a chance to take a photo yet.  Plasti-dipped the VW emblem on the back, leaving the gloss backing un-painted so it matches my front badge.

(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/justinwanstall/Capture_zpsefceb7c8.png)

 :cool:

Looks spot on Monsta! How did you find taking the rear badge off?

J

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 07 May 2014, 13:18

Quote from: GTI7me on 07 May 2014, 11:08

Looks spot on Monsta! How did you find taking the rear badge off?

J

I took the whole badge assembly off the car and then used a combination of blunt flat instruments to encourage the chrome bit away from the body.  It's quite a tricky thing but as long as you take your time and have patience you can get thee in the end.

In hindsight it might be possible to get it off without removing the whole thing from the car, but the problem is getting access to all sides, you tend to tilt the boot handle and then half of it is inside the hatch so you have no way to get your  little screwdriver in there to prise it off.

I might be taking it off again as the coat of plasti-dip isn't as smooth as I'd like, if I do then I promise to take step by step pics!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTI7me on 07 May 2014, 16:00

Cheers Monsta, I would appreciate that. How do you take the entire assembly off?

J

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: virginVWman on 07 May 2014, 16:03

Just bought myself a private reg for the car  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Buggaluggs on 07 May 2014, 17:51

Quote from: JB GTI on 08 April 2014, 21:25

I know this is a bit of a marmite mod but I think I like it. It will only take take 2 mins to change back if I get bored  :whistle: :whistle:
I would have had this one licked a couple of weeks ago as I had planned to just change the bulbs as I had done in my Scirocco but the Mk7 has got sealed Led bulb holders rather than a bulb and holder.
Thanks to Sootchucker for the advice but eBay let me down. I couldn't find any bulb holders anywhere on there so bit the bullet and went to my local VW dealer thinking my under crackers would be around my ankles within seconds but no !!
2 genuine lamp units were only £9.12 each.    Part No:  V7L0 947 415
Delivered next day.
Excuse the poor photos but iPads don't do dark !! But you get the idea.

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/imagejpg1_zpsbf0e5cd7.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/imagejpg1_zpsbf0e5cd7.jpg.html)

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/imagejpg2_zpsadf844c5.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/imagejpg2_zpsadf844c5.jpg.html)

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/imagejpg3_zpsb0091d8e.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/imagejpg3_zpsb0091d8e.jpg.html)

Hello mate I,m sorry if I am stating the obvious but I assume you have changed the footwell lights on your Golf so you could then change the bulbs for red ones? This is a mod I would like to do, I spoke to my VW dealer today and he is happy to order a pair for me but he tells me they are clear bulbs etc. Assuming you changed the holders and the bulbs where did you get the bulbs from if you don't mind my asking, thanks Peter.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 07 May 2014, 18:13

Quote from: GTI7me on 07 May 2014, 16:00

Cheers Monsta, I would appreciate that. How do you take the entire assembly off?

J

You have to take the trim off the inside of the hatch and then there are a selection of torx head bolts (plus one cable).

(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/justinwanstall/2014-04-18174152_zps5b2b7e47.jpg)
(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/justinwanstall/2014-04-18174128_zpse160a268.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTI7me on 07 May 2014, 18:21

Doesn't look too difficult then. Maybe i will attempt this one warm summers weekend.

J

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 07 May 2014, 19:38

Quote from: Buggaluggs on 07 May 2014, 17:51

Quote from: JB GTI on 08 April 2014, 21:25

I know this is a bit of a marmite mod but I think I like it. It will only take take 2 mins to change back if I get bored  :whistle: :whistle:
I would have had this one licked a couple of weeks ago as I had planned to just change the bulbs as I had done in my Scirocco but the Mk7 has got sealed Led bulb holders rather than a bulb and holder.
Thanks to Sootchucker for the advice but eBay let me down. I couldn't find any bulb holders anywhere on there so bit the bullet and went to my local VW dealer thinking my under crackers would be around my ankles within seconds but no !!
2 genuine lamp units were only £9.12 each.    Part No:  V7L0 947 415
Delivered next day.
Excuse the poor photos but iPads don't do dark !! But you get the idea.

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/imagejpg1_zpsbf0e5cd7.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/imagejpg1_zpsbf0e5cd7.jpg.html)

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/imagejpg2_zpsadf844c5.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/imagejpg2_zpsadf844c5.jpg.html)

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/imagejpg3_zpsb0091d8e.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/imagejpg3_zpsb0091d8e.jpg.html)

Hello mate I,m sorry if I am stating the obvious but I assume you have changed the footwell lights on your Golf so you could then change the bulbs for red ones? This is a mod I would like to do, I spoke to my VW dealer today and he is happy to order a pair for me but he tells me they are clear bulbs etc. Assuming you changed the holders and the bulbs where did you get the bulbs from if you don't mind my asking, thanks Peter.

Yes I ordered these and then changed the bulbs for these
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-x-ERROR-FREE-CANBUS-5-SMD-CAR-LED-W5W-T10-501-SIDE-LIGHT-BULBS-RED-/221008248443?ssPageName=ADME:L:OC:GB:3160
No problems so far.
Hope this helps   :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 07 May 2014, 22:21

Never bought a Richbrook tax disc holder as seems to be the craze in here  :grin: although I was tempted.
Just as well as I see from November you no longer need to display your tax disc
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/direct-debit-and-abolition-of-the-tax-disc
Great as I hate trying to clean around it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 08 May 2014, 07:51

Quote from: p3asa on 07 May 2014, 22:21

Never bought a Richbrook tax disc holder as seems to be the craze in here  :grin: although I was tempted.
Just as well as I see from November you no longer need to display your tax disc
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/direct-debit-and-abolition-of-the-tax-disc
Great as I hate trying to clean around it.

I might opt to pay my £20 road tax in monthly installments just for the hell of it.  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jimmy Filth on 08 May 2014, 13:11

Got the kerbing damage sorted. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Buggaluggs on 08 May 2014, 20:33

Quote from: JB GTI on 07 May 2014, 19:38

Quote from: Buggaluggs on 07 May 2014, 17:51

Quote from: JB GTI on 08 April 2014, 21:25

I know this is a bit of a marmite mod but I think I like it. It will only take take 2 mins to change back if I get bored  :whistle: :whistle:
I would have had this one licked a couple of weeks ago as I had planned to just change the bulbs as I had done in my Scirocco but the Mk7 has got sealed Led bulb holders rather than a bulb and holder.
Thanks to Sootchucker for the advice but eBay let me down. I couldn't find any bulb holders anywhere on there so bit the bullet and went to my local VW dealer thinking my under crackers would be around my ankles within seconds but no !!
2 genuine lamp units were only £9.12 each.    Part No:  V7L0 947 415
Delivered next day.
Excuse the poor photos but iPads don't do dark !! But you get the idea.

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/imagejpg1_zpsbf0e5cd7.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/imagejpg1_zpsbf0e5cd7.jpg.html)

Hello mate I,m sorry if I am stating the obvious but I assume you have changed the footwell lights on your Golf so you could then change the bulbs for red ones? This is a mod I would like to do, I spoke to my VW dealer today and he is happy to order a pair for me but he tells me they are clear bulbs etc. Assuming you changed the holders and the bulbs where did you get the bulbs from if you don't mind my asking, thanks Peter.

Yes I ordered these and then changed the bulbs for these
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-x-ERROR-FREE-CANBUS-5-SMD-CAR-LED-W5W-T10-501-SIDE-LIGHT-BULBS-RED-/221008248443?ssPageName=ADME:L:OC:GB:3160
No problems so far.
Hope this helps   :wink:

Thanks very much for your speedy response, lamps ordered from VW, bulbs ordered from e-bay. Looking forwards to swapping them out, cheers  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 08 May 2014, 22:38

Do internal LED's throw up bulb errors?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jimble on 08 May 2014, 23:10

Quote from: p3asa on 08 May 2014, 22:38

Do internal LED's throw up bulb errors?

No mate, changed all mine as have many others with no issues. :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 08 May 2014, 23:21

Cheers Jimble

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 08 May 2014, 23:35

So the mk7 still comes as standard with the normal non LED interior lights then?   :sad:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: VWcezGTI7 on 09 May 2014, 00:44

Quote from: Booth11 on 08 May 2014, 23:35

So the mk7 still comes as standard with the normal non LED interior lights then?   :sad:

If you're talking about the footwell lighting and the normal dome light/over-head reading light then no, they do come with LEDs as standard. But, for the lights in the sun visors above the mirror and in the trunk/boot, they come with normal yellow/non LED bulbs.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 09 May 2014, 06:57

Quote from: VWcezGTI7 on 09 May 2014, 00:44

Quote from: Booth11 on 08 May 2014, 23:35

So the mk7 still comes as standard with the normal non LED interior lights then?   :sad:

If you're talking about the footwell lighting and the normal dome light/over-head reading light then no, they do come with LEDs as standard. But, for the lights in the sun visors above the mirror and in the trunk/boot, they come with normal yellow/non LED bulbs.

Ok, thanks.  So basically the visible lights are LEDs and the hidden ones are old yellow incandescent bulbs (glove box also, I assume). Tight gits, the amount you're paying, you'd think vw could stretch to all LEDs, not least for consistency  :angry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ross Detours on 09 May 2014, 11:56

Agreed, it seems a bit of a shame not to use LED's all round but you can swap them out for pennies...

All info here:

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=264345.0

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ian.C on 09 May 2014, 12:28

Got some Eibach springs fitted....ride quality is still very good and the drop is exactly what I wanted.

(http://i926.photobucket.com/albums/ad108/ian5858/1_zps9aa8db32.jpg)
(http://i926.photobucket.com/albums/ad108/ian5858/2_zps76b973fe.jpg)

Ken

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 09 May 2014, 13:02

Quote from: Ross Detours on 09 May 2014, 11:56

Agreed, it seems a bit of a shame not to use LED's all round but you can swap them out for pennies...

All info here:

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=264345.0

Cheers.  Was just wondering as I'm changing to a mk7 R next year.  I swapped out all my current mk6 ones, so know it's cheap and easy.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 09 May 2014, 21:40

Quote from: Ian.C on 09 May 2014, 12:28

Got some Eibach springs fitted....ride quality is still very good and the drop is exactly what I wanted.

(http://i926.photobucket.com/albums/ad108/ian5858/1_zps9aa8db32.jpg)
(http://i926.photobucket.com/albums/ad108/ian5858/2_zps76b973fe.jpg)

Ken

That looks loads better, would look nice with some spacers now to widen the track a little too.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ian.C on 09 May 2014, 22:32

Must admit....it had crossed my mind....a couple of problems for me...

1- Ive never had spacer before
2- Ive heard lots of bad stories about poor quality spacers
3- Im unsure what sort of size to fit

Any suggestions what make and thickness fit / look right.

Ian

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 09 May 2014, 22:37

Them Eibach's look spot on.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ian.C on 09 May 2014, 22:44

Im really happy with them.....if it stops raining tomorrow ill get a better picture. Ride quality has hardly suffered and they seem to ride better at high speed rather than low speed for some reason.

Ian

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 09 May 2014, 22:45

Make sure they're hubcentric don't go for the cheapest ones, 10-20mm should do it, and make sure you get radial bolts

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 10 May 2014, 06:48

H&R hubcentric, 10mm on the rear with longer bolts and 5mm on the front, you'd have to check but you may not need longer bolts on the front.

I doubt you notice any handling differences but it'll make the car look wider but only slightly.

This is where I got mine from:-

http://www.dpmperformance.co.uk/golf-6-09-wheel-spacers-c-1909_2761_2951.html?zenid=48b355e02ec7fd7335749b0322d777d6

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ian.C on 10 May 2014, 17:29

Went out for a good drive today.....I was a bit nervous the sweet handling would be lost BUT the springs are great.....They have not compromised the shocks what so ever and the car still rides real nice over bumpy corners and the rebound is still sweet. Although its only a minimal drop its really surprising when sitting in the car you can feel the difference, makes it feel like your sat in the car rather than on it....if that makes sense.

(http://i926.photobucket.com/albums/ad108/ian5858/2014-05-10161347_zps7535aad8.jpg)

Ken

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 10 May 2014, 19:04

Quote from: Ginge 35Edition on 10 May 2014, 06:48

H&R hubcentric, 10mm on the rear with longer bolts and 5mm on the front, you'd have to check but you may not need longer bolts on the front.

I doubt you notice any handling differences but it'll make the car look wider but only slightly.

This is where I got mine from:-

http://www.dpmperformance.co.uk/golf-6-09-wheel-spacers-c-1909_2761_2951.html?zenid=48b355e02ec7fd7335749b0322d777d6

Just been trawling through my photobucket account and found this, the picture makes the wheel look like it pokes from the arch on the 10mm spacer but it actually sat flush.

Not sure if this helps or not?

(http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i477/Ginge35Edition/cars/38608bba1888f0a63a5b599b0f93453c_zpsd3cb103c.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: smorg00 on 10 May 2014, 19:24

Today I rather boringly fitted the chrome GTD bit to my keys that the dealer failed to do...

(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a614/smorg00/a16a3d33-ad65-44a4-91a4-6291dcc0786b_zpsce807148.jpg?t=1399745853)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 10 May 2014, 19:44

Dropped of the loaneR I've had since beginning of March and picked up mine, collected some mirror caps and ordered the lowering springs

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jimble on 10 May 2014, 20:21

Quote from: wigit on 10 May 2014, 19:44

Dropped of the loaneR I've had since beginning of March and picked up mine, collected some mirror caps and ordered the lowering springs

 Gone for the black caps?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 10 May 2014, 21:22

Quote from: wigit on 10 May 2014, 19:44

Dropped of the loaneR I've had since beginning of March and picked up mine, collected some mirror caps and ordered the lowering springs

Hi Andy, you know I'm a pic whore, so unless you post some pics IT DIDNT HAPPEN! Lol.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 10 May 2014, 21:26

Quote from: Jimble on 10 May 2014, 20:21

Quote from: wigit on 10 May 2014, 19:44

Dropped of the loaneR I've had since beginning of March and picked up mine, collected some mirror caps and ordered the lowering

 Gone for the black caps?

Walked down memory lane today, off topic I know:-

(http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i477/Ginge35Edition/cars/MeJimble.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jimble on 10 May 2014, 21:45

God i miss that car!! Was a good day even though i looked like Ribena berry the next day! :grin: that was one clean ED35, someone got a crackin motor when you sold up. :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 10 May 2014, 22:20

Quote from: Jimble on 10 May 2014, 20:21

Quote from: wigit on 10 May 2014, 19:44

Dropped of the loaneR I've had since beginning of March and picked up mine, collected some mirror caps and ordered the lowering springs

 Gone for the black caps?

Might not be black as have a few other ideas, black is the fall back plan

Quote from: Ginge 35Edition on 10 May 2014, 21:22

Quote from: wigit on 10 May 2014, 19:44

Dropped of the loaneR I've had since beginning of March and picked up mine, collected some mirror caps and ordered the lowering springs

Hi Andy, you know I'm a pic whore, so unless you post some pics IT DIDNT HAPPEN! Lol.

Pictures when it's been fettled, I will spare everyone the yet another lapiz 3 door with 19s bog standard pics

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jimble on 10 May 2014, 22:28

Quote from: wigit on 10 May 2014, 22:20

Quote from: Jimble on 10 May 2014, 20:21

Quote from: wigit on 10 May 2014, 19:44

Dropped of the loaneR I've had since beginning of March and picked up mine, collected some mirror caps and ordered the lowering springs

 Gone for the black caps?

Might not be black as have a few other ideas, black is the fall back plan

Oooohh.. Be interested to see what you've got in mind! :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ian.C on 14 May 2014, 20:42

Helped a friend out......needed to do a "Car shoot" for his media degree,,,

(https://scontent-a-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/t1.0-9/1557668_10203140664333447_7966683523338595332_n.jpg)

Ian

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 14 May 2014, 21:46

Looks great, proper moody!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 2014GTi on 14 May 2014, 21:54

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7356/12571023415_ea066c7728.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/k9RMi2)
 :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ginagee on 15 May 2014, 13:16

NICE  :cool: :cool: :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 2014GTi on 15 May 2014, 13:55

Quote from: Ginagee on 15 May 2014, 13:16

NICE  :cool: :cool: :cool:

Yes apart from the one which is curbed  :rolleyes: :cry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p9ul on 15 May 2014, 14:03

As much as I like those alloys - they must be a right pain to detail...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 2014GTi on 15 May 2014, 14:41

Quote from: p9ul on 15 May 2014, 14:03

As much as I like those alloys - they must be a right pain to detail...

The word "pain" is an understatement.......  :undecided:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: isleaiw on 15 May 2014, 17:06

I bought mine ....well the better halfs!

not seen it, bought as a brand new stock car over the phone, tornado red with winter pack and discover navigation, three door, manual....

Just a few sleeps till we get it!

Ian

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 15 May 2014, 17:23

Quote from: p9ul on 15 May 2014, 14:03

As much as I like those alloys - they must be a right pain to detail...

The actual wheels aren't too bad. It's the inside of the wheel that's a nightmare as there is a slight gutter just behind the rim edge that collects all manner of sh!t.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: pjr on 16 May 2014, 12:52

Fitted some whiter bulbs to the static cornering lights - Philips Bluevision Ultra - took me longer to get them out of the packaging than it did to fit them :whistle:

Also got my new keyring through the post.

(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2915/14011300769_dc400deb89.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 16 May 2014, 13:26

Quote from: pjr on 16 May 2014, 12:52

Fitted some whiter bulbs to the static cornering lights - Philips Bluevision Ultra - took me longer to get them out of the packaging than it did to fit them :whistle:

Also got my new keyring through the post.

(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2915/14011300769_dc400deb89.jpg)

Did you nick that badge of another GTI  :grin: :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 16 May 2014, 21:54

embarked on the slippery slope of modification after 6 days :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 16 May 2014, 23:31

Quote from: wigit on 16 May 2014, 21:54

embarked on the slippery slope of modification after 6 days :)

You couldn't even let a week pass 

What took you so long  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 17 May 2014, 20:49

Quote from: Booth11 on 16 May 2014, 23:31

Quote from: wigit on 16 May 2014, 21:54

embarked on the slippery slope of modification after 6 days :)

You couldn't even let a week pass 

What took you so long  :grin:

Had to get a few miles on the clock for what went on it ;)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ffrank on 17 May 2014, 22:53

Had a couple of hours to kill so cruised around some new areas in South Wales and stopped for a few pics in the sun  :cool:

(http://i.imgur.com/vRLWyx4.jpg)

The flake is very... pretty   :kiss::smiley:
(http://i.imgur.com/MIHOpVP.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JellyB on 17 May 2014, 23:54

11k miles, so two new tyres on the front (Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance) and got a 4-wheel laser alignment done.

 :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: squirrelGTi on 18 May 2014, 15:11

Not enough Night Blue on here! Looks awesome!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 18 May 2014, 17:51

Night blue just looks great on the 7, fortunately now the wife has also been converted from black

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ffrank on 18 May 2014, 19:45

Thanks guys, yeh I can only think of 4 or 5 of us on here with NB so far?! Is your wife getting a NB 7 wigit?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 18 May 2014, 20:39

Night blue does look great. What's it like for attracting dust? My DBP seems to love dust

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p9ul on 18 May 2014, 20:47

yep - the DBP loves dust!

Still waiting on a bottle of C2V3 arriving before giving her a good going over - but the wheels have had 2 coats of poorboys wheel sealant...

(http://i806.photobucket.com/albums/yy348/pthomlinson/IMG_1300.jpg)

(http://i806.photobucket.com/albums/yy348/pthomlinson/IMG_1299.jpg)

got some LED bulbs on order to replace the interior lights and could well be getting some mudflaps shortly too...  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jimmy Filth on 18 May 2014, 21:39

I have ordered some new number plates and toying with the idea of lowering her a little. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ffrank on 18 May 2014, 22:11

Looks amazing p9ul, the 7 looks so mean in dbp.

KyleB, not too sure on dust (or dirt) yet, will see how it looks end of this week. Hoping the sealent stops a fair bit from sitting on the paint.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p9ul on 19 May 2014, 07:36

Cheers ffrank, sorely tempted by some darker tints too. What originally sold me on the car was following a black gtd which had some dark tints, looked quite minimal with the car being almost all black with a dash of red from the rear clusters and it made the silver VW badge stand out too.

Being a designer, I'm a sucker for minimal lol...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: virginVWman on 19 May 2014, 09:33

Quote from: p9ul on 19 May 2014, 07:36

Cheers ffrank, sorely tempted by some darker tints too. What originally sold me on the car was following a black gtd which had some dark tints, looked quite minimal with the car being almost all black with a dash of red from the rear clusters and it made the silver VW badge stand out too.

Being a designer, I'm a sucker for minimal lol...

http://s1020.photobucket.com/user/fbf01/media/darkertints_zps3817796c.jpg.html?sort=3&o=3

Heres my tints, IMO its a must do, looks better

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p9ul on 19 May 2014, 10:26

Do you mind me asking how much that cost? Have you got any pics of the rear?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: virginVWman on 19 May 2014, 11:04

Quote from: p9ul on 19 May 2014, 10:26

Do you mind me asking how much that cost? Have you got any pics of the rear?

It cost me £105.00. I am very tempted to get the drivers and passenger doors done also, however, you are only allowed up to a 30% on these, as 70% of light must be allowed through. I do have one but its not the best, il try upload it for you to see

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 19 May 2014, 11:05

Bare in mind that you can't legally have ANY aftermarket tints forward of the B pillar (IE the front windows) even if that tint is below the legal limit.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 19 May 2014, 11:08

Quote from: Gnasher on 19 May 2014, 11:05

Bare in mind that you can't legally have ANY aftermarket tints forward of the B pillar (IE the front windows) even if that tint is below the legal limit.

where have you heard that?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: virginVWman on 19 May 2014, 11:12

http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af326/fbf01/20140305_133750_resized_zpsb8f2aa06.jpg

rear photo, not the best.

I have googled loads in to tints. https://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20081217120801AAyO4Dh

Seen a few cars with it done, look at Audi A3 Black Editions, the front windows are dark as hell

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jimmy Filth on 19 May 2014, 11:16

Truth is you may not be able to get front tints.  I believe that have to let 75% light through, but normally the windows are tinted from the factory to this limit.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: virginVWman on 19 May 2014, 11:28

When I was having the rears tinted the lad was in the process of tinting a Range Rover Sport, drivers side and passenger and advised me this was illegal yet the owner told him he gave him his permission to do so. Yet when you google this, there is no clear answer.

The law states Vehicles first used on 1 April 1985 or later state the front windscreen must let at least 75% of light through and the front side windows must let at least 70% of light through. So surely I can tint passenger and drivers windows according to the law

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 19 May 2014, 11:48

Quote from: virginVWman on 19 May 2014, 11:28

The law states Vehicles first used on 1 April 1985 or later state the front windscreen must let at least 75% of light through and the front side windows must let at least 70% of light through. So surely I can tint passenger and drivers windows according to the law

Depends whether the fronts are already tinted (which they are, not sure how much light they already let through).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ross Detours on 19 May 2014, 12:37

I think the fronts are always tinted to legal limit but if you are willing to accept responsibility for illegally tinting the fronts further, it does help if the rears are noticeably darker and then when looking at the car, it seems there is still a considerable difference and the police are less likely to pull you for it.

Dark headlining and dark rear tints do dull the cabin which then means there is less light coming through the fronts when you look at it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 19 May 2014, 14:40

I took my car to a tinting place and they put one of the light meters on and said the fronts are already as dark as legally allowed.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: vwjack on 19 May 2014, 18:25

blacked my badges at the weekend.

(http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z145/thfcjack/photo29_zpsd4a6f38b.jpg) (http://s195.photobucket.com/user/thfcjack/media/photo29_zpsd4a6f38b.jpg.html)

(http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z145/thfcjack/photo23_zps82d01724.jpg) (http://s195.photobucket.com/user/thfcjack/media/photo23_zps82d01724.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dereks on 19 May 2014, 18:30

Quote from: vwjack on 19 May 2014, 18:25

blacked my badges at the weekend.

(http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z145/thfcjack/photo29_zpsd4a6f38b.jpg) (http://s195.photobucket.com/user/thfcjack/media/photo29_zpsd4a6f38b.jpg.html)

(http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z145/thfcjack/photo23_zps82d01724.jpg) (http://s195.photobucket.com/user/thfcjack/media/photo23_zps82d01724.jpg.html)

Not for me, needs a little bit bling.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jimble on 20 May 2014, 10:07

Got a stone chip right in the drivers eyeline, new screen needed after 3 months! :sick:

Not a happy bunny! :angry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 20 May 2014, 11:52

ive got two on mine so far but luckily both are behind the rear view mirror so i cant see them while im driving

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: vwjack on 20 May 2014, 22:20

Quote from: Jimble on 20 May 2014, 10:07

Got a stone chip right in the drivers eyeline, new screen needed after 3 months! :sick:

Not a happy bunny! :angry:

Nothing mate. When we had that massive storm 5-6 tiles and a felt roof fell on mine. Insurance said it was a act of god!!! Wtf

Did the front today.

(http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z145/thfcjack/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps2eaa5637.jpg) (http://s195.photobucket.com/user/thfcjack/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps2eaa5637.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Darlo on 21 May 2014, 00:04

I like that key ring. Where was it from mate?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: pjr on 21 May 2014, 21:44

Quote from: Darlo on 21 May 2014, 00:04

I like that key ring. Where was it from mate?

Got it from ebay (the GTI logo)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-GTI-keychain-keyring-Schlusselring-porte-cles-GOLF-BORA-JETTA-POLO-TDI-TSI-GT-/400681666567?pt=UK_Car_Parts_Vehicles_Automobila_ET&hash=item5d4a7d0807

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p9ul on 22 May 2014, 09:02

vw jack - were your darkened front leaves a DIY job? (And if so how did you do it?)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 22 May 2014, 09:16

I think he means lights, there a bit darker than mine, I'd be worried about light loss, assume that's lamin x which can be a diy job but if your unsure your local tinting place should charge £20 to install if you provide the material

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p9ul on 22 May 2014, 22:46

Yeah lights (stupid iPhone autocorrect!)

Just wondered if they were a home made mod or an aftermarket part - I know you can get smoked clusters for impreza's on JDM imports.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 23 May 2014, 06:22

It can easily be a diy job, Google lamin x and order some it's quite cheap but you have to be analy retentive to get it perfect yourself

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: vwjack on 23 May 2014, 07:22

Haha I thought you were piss taking! Wanting me to spray some leaves black!

Yeah it's a easy DIY job, I used http://www.flyeyeskit.co.uk as I thought lamin x didn't meet MOT laws. You just need a hair dryer, a knife (flyeye comes with one) and time.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 23 May 2014, 08:12

subtle tint is ok mot wise

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: stuart.cameron on 23 May 2014, 12:07

Got some bosch aerotwins, the difference is massive!

Highly recommend anyone that is having problems with streaking to get a set.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p9ul on 23 May 2014, 17:53

My gtechniq products have arrived and the first of my led bulbs so guess what I'm doing this weekend...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Misterp on 23 May 2014, 19:58

Where can I order a set of Bosche aerotwin a.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 23 May 2014, 21:02

https://www.windscreenwipersdirect.co.uk/

http://www.wiperblades.co.uk/

Is where most folk on here got them.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GiT1984 on 24 May 2014, 13:56

Today I turned of the traction control and discovered that, lurking below the surface, the GTi is a Pepperami!

It goes all feral when using a boot of throttle coming out of tight corners or pulling away from junctions (with no "tramping"). And you can feel the diff working more often .... Lovely!

However I might have left some black marks all over Buckinghamshire and there is the tyre wear to consider ....

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: virginVWman on 26 May 2014, 08:28

Come out to a flat tyre this morning.... :angry: thankfully have road side assistance as screw changing a tyre with the suit on. Hopefully itl be a puncture repair job or it looks like im buying a new tyre. It wont be another Potenza anyway

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: virginVWman on 26 May 2014, 10:10

Ffs...Budget value tyre at 45 or a premium tyre (yokohama tyre) at 107 fitted...delighted  :cry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: vidman2 on 26 May 2014, 12:33

Finally finished the cleaning process for my Winter Wheels - Clayed and sealed with Williams Ceramic coat, then when cured dressed the tyres

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Suklpm on 27 May 2014, 15:38

- Deleted all of the annoying hidden files (beginning with ._) off my SD card
- Added radio logos
- Set the "individual" setting on car mode

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 27 May 2014, 18:07

had the mirrors and lip wrapped in gloss black and now looks far more pleasing, a bit more is planned around the badge area, big thanks to RTK Graphics :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: virginVWman on 27 May 2014, 18:50

Quote from: wigit on 27 May 2014, 18:07

had the mirrors and lip wrapped in gloss black and now looks far more pleasing, a bit more is planned around the badge area, big thanks to RTK Graphics :)

Photos or it never happened  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 27 May 2014, 19:58

Yeah show us the lip, I've been toying with doing something more to front but not sure where

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: matchboy on 28 May 2014, 11:07

Had a proper fiddle with my Dynaudio settings, gone from 'dynamic' which made the whole car rattle like hell under heavy bass to 'soft,' and then adjusted via the individual settings upping the bass and subwoofer - less rattles now under high volume  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 28 May 2014, 13:21

Discovered last week that whilst driving along listening to some tunes with my iphone attached via the lightning adapter, that when i stopped at a set of traffic lights,appropriate  the video for the song (obviously only if you purchased the video) appeared on the screen. Very  :cool:. I thought you had to go into the menu and specifically select the video function. When i drove off it reverted back to just the artwork cover which i would have expected given that the vehicle won't allow you to watch videos while on the move.

You learn something new everyday  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 28 May 2014, 13:41

Pro or normal nav? and i dont know why im asking, i have no space on my ipod and like the the lap timer, this is cool but pointless lol

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 28 May 2014, 13:47

Quote from: GrahamFR on 28 May 2014, 13:41

Pro or normal nav? and i dont know why im asking, i have no space on my ipod and like the the lap timer, this is cool but pointless lol

Pro, yip pretty pointless tbh but did take me by surprise when i stopped at the lights

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: peterdoherty on 28 May 2014, 15:33

Tried out launch control....... yeeee hah!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JBirchy on 02 June 2014, 10:11

As my Wife was away for the weekend, for the first time I went for a brilliant blast out in the GTI last night on my own round some local small A and B-Roads. Great fun! Just over 3000 miles on the clock now and the car loosening up very nicely! I love the way the car has a split personality, one minute it's a relaxed comfortable cruiser in 'Comfort' mode happily tootling in 'D' being pretty frugal, and then with a push of a button in my DCC equipped car you've got firmer suspension (but not too firm so that it ruins the ride), and manual control of the gearbox, and a wonderful engine that is torquey, but yet still revs out sweetly.

The calibration work that has gone on to this car is mighty clever! It might not be the fastest, or most focused car, but it's breadth of ability is remarkable.

Here are the stats from the drive:

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/birchyboy87/PH14%20FHJ%20Mk7%20GTI/DrivingStats_zpse3e6e21b.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/birchyboy87/media/PH14%20FHJ%20Mk7%20GTI/DrivingStats_zpse3e6e21b.jpg.html)

If anybody is interested, I have my 'Individual' mode set up with everything in Comfort/Normal, but with Sport steering. I like to change between Sport mode and Individual based on the road conditions, but I do tend to leave it in 'Comfort' for every day driving. Eco has never been used!

Criticisms? It's been documented on here quite a lot, but I'm really not a fan of the Bridgestone Potenza S001's. I often find that in 2nd gear at about 3500-4000rpm, a full boot of acceleration causes the traction control light to flash and for it to momentarily interrupt the power, even in the dry and in warm conditions. I just feel that this shouldn't be the case with the levels of power and torque on offer (not huge by any standards). Other than that, I love the car. A brilliant all rounder!

I also gave it another wash on Saturday, and I'm also glad I went for TR.

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/birchyboy87/PH14%20FHJ%20Mk7%20GTI/photo1_zpsb6d1c3c7.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/birchyboy87/media/PH14%20FHJ%20Mk7%20GTI/photo1_zpsb6d1c3c7.jpg.html)

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/birchyboy87/PH14%20FHJ%20Mk7%20GTI/photo2_zps1dfeffe7.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/birchyboy87/media/PH14%20FHJ%20Mk7%20GTI/photo2_zps1dfeffe7.jpg.html)

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/birchyboy87/PH14%20FHJ%20Mk7%20GTI/photo3_zps1d2759cd.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/birchyboy87/media/PH14%20FHJ%20Mk7%20GTI/photo3_zps1d2759cd.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 02 June 2014, 10:13

sitting lower

(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/wigit71/RUR/10431383_521663104625872_6942987949305020896_o_zps634ca840.jpg)

(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/wigit71/RUR/10333350_521663414625841_7937308486428667014_o_zps663e4b7d.jpg)

(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/wigit71/RUR/10348768_521663444625838_4736692869980908252_o_zps0e0139d6.jpg)

black washer bottle cap

(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/wigit71/RUR/10265385_521663291292520_7646449648236506842_o_zps9a8357e9.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JamesR27 on 02 June 2014, 19:32

Those wheels look better on the car every time I see them. Looks good sat lower aswell.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Raffe on 02 June 2014, 19:45

Looking awesome, just saw the pics on AKS FB page and thought it may be your car  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 02 June 2014, 20:22

Looks amazing wigit  :cool:

So that's a map and lowering so far, I doubt that's the end of it.  New wheels next?  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jimble on 02 June 2014, 20:28

Lovin the mirrors and front lip Andy! Really suits it imo, nice drop too. :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dereks on 02 June 2014, 21:38

Car back to dealers to get the vandal scratch painted got a scirocco to use for a couple of days.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 02 June 2014, 21:40

Quote from: JamesR27 on 02 June 2014, 19:32

Those wheels look better on the car every time I see them. Looks good sat lower aswell.

I love the prets and they just look even better now

Quote from: Raffe on 02 June 2014, 19:45

Looking awesome, just saw the pics on AKS FB page and thought it may be your car  :cool:

Alex has doen a greta job on the alignment so it has a bit more turn in

Quote from: Booth11 on 02 June 2014, 20:22

Looks amazing wigit  :cool:

So that's a map and lowering so far, I doubt that's the end of it.  New wheels next?  :wink:

some more vinyl, more boost and a trip to talk brakes planned this week, then a full detail and i will put the TSW i had on the 35 on

Quote from: Jimble on 02 June 2014, 20:28

Lovin the mirrors and front lip Andy! Really suits it imo, nice drop too. :cool:

way better without the bling and better than the anthracite i tried

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Aidey on 03 June 2014, 16:51

Got to experience the anti-crash functions when an idiot in front of me decided to stop in the middle of the road :angry: Not sure if they were hoping for a crash claim but the Gti red alert kicked in on the dash and the car's anchors slammed on, excellent

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: pjr on 03 June 2014, 22:48

Tried out the Ultimate Finish snow foam I'd bought recently.  Wasn't planning on washing the car, but a few direct bird poo strikes on the bonnet & drivers side while parked at Tesco had to be removed.  :angry:

Foam didn't seem quite as thick as the Auto Rae Chem stuff I used previously, but it rinsed off easier, and more importantly removed all the crap without any trouble. Thankfully the paintwork was unmarked as I'd cleaned it quickly enough.

While the snow foam is intended as a pre cleaner, it left the car clean enough to not need anything else - and with rain forecast for tomorrow it wasn't worth spending too long cleaning anyway.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Suklpm on 06 June 2014, 14:52

Sorted out all the album artwork on my SD card.... 10,768 songs organised, filed and with artwork showing..... Bit of a balls ache to be honest but now it's done it's a fantastic jukebox when you put it on "shuffle all songs"!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dereks on 12 June 2014, 21:15

Dropped it of to  a detailed to get some quartz coating stuff put on.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: C2K on 13 June 2014, 07:40

Pulled a 5" screw out of one of my rear tyres. :'(

Got home to a clicking sound, thought it was a stone (as usual, drive is full of them). 20 mins later i'm standing by the side of the car and notice the tyre completely flat. Cue a frantic wheel change and trip to the tyre shop. Result? Not good... Thanks TPMS, good to know I can rely on you.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 13 June 2014, 18:01

Got my VCDS cable out and activated
DRL and Fog light for coming / leaving home. So much better looking.
Also activated the inner lights on the tailgate as brake lights.

I'm also looking to activate coming home being automatic rather than flashing the light as that's so much better.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Suklpm on 13 June 2014, 18:32

Got chipped & cracked windscreen replaced... Last one lasted three weeks!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 16 June 2014, 10:00

dropped it off for a Gtechniq New Car Protection detail

(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/wigit71/RUR/10394489_809696385707131_2390424786872368125_n_zps2a107ea6.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 16 June 2014, 11:30

Arrived at centreparcs this morning and on a side note you can fit two mountain bikes in a 3 door if you are a couple of dwarfs, luckily I've driven up separate to the rest of family. However strangest thing is that upon getting out my bike I noticed I am minus my left rear car mat, now I can only think that I've taken it out when cleaning and not put it back in and some bellend has picked it up, probably adds 10bhp to a saxo or something. Either way anyone know where I can get ONE rear car mat from or fancy selling me one of theirs :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTD184 on 18 June 2014, 11:57

Quote from: Croz13 on 25 December 2013, 11:14

Because the LED's give whiter light than the standard yellow halogen it's harder to pick up in the pic during the day, night pic below. I think there fine & look much better, completing the LED look.

(http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee109/croz_13/7e8c27f7-66be-497d-b362-f7acdfbdf8da.jpg)

Has anyone used the higher output LED's in their reverse lights?....and if so was there much difference in comparisdon with the lower output items.

I want a set for the wife's GTD but dont want to end up purchasing inferior LED's and ending up with loads of useless LED's bulbs! :rolleyes:

Anyone recommend a good set of LED's for  reverse lights? :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 18 June 2014, 18:13

I have the higher ones in but nothing to make against, and in other news found my car mat, I know you were all worried, for some reason I'd put it on top on the other one behind the drivers seat. Doh! Also, whose going to inters this year?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 18 June 2014, 22:33

Done some more VCDS coding to get the car set up the way I like it.

Automatic coming home rather than flashing your lights.

Auto dimming of the DRLs when indicating to turn like the Audis.

Puddle lights on regardless of position of door mirror.

Interestingly the full rear lights come on when I get out the car (coming home) but as soon as I lock the car, the inner lights go off only leaving the outer lights on!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: virginVWman on 19 June 2014, 09:02

Had reg put on yesterday

http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af326/fbf01/DSC_4179_zps3cb1eea3.jpg

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 19 June 2014, 09:23

Quote from: p3asa on 18 June 2014, 22:33

Interestingly the full rear lights come on when I get out the car (coming home) but as soon as I lock the car, the inner lights go off only leaving the outer lights on!!

You can change this with VCDS too! I have it "fixed".... Don't ask me how though!
Another good one, you can set all the rear LEDs to come on for braking. Only the outers work by default.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 19 June 2014, 17:28

Quote from: JoeGTI on 19 June 2014, 09:23

Quote from: p3asa on 18 June 2014, 22:33

Interestingly the full rear lights come on when I get out the car (coming home) but as soon as I lock the car, the inner lights go off only leaving the outer lights on!!

You can change this with VCDS too! I have it "fixed".... Don't ask me how though!
Another good one, you can set all the rear LEDs to come on for braking. Only the outers work by default.

Thanks. Yeah I had already activated that, (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=259354.msg2462863#msg2462863) makes it so much better.

You must have had coding to change the inner lights staying on after locking the doors as the coding for the lights is a bit of a minefield.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 19 June 2014, 19:38

Picked up from Detail My Ride who had given the GTechniq treatment

(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/wigit71/RUR/10275552_811665612176875_9131821309450040197_o_zps370ab15b.jpg)

(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/wigit71/RUR/10496209_811665495510220_5786592689691570590_o_zpsae41c5bc.jpg)

more chuffed than when i picked it up new

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 19 June 2014, 19:57

Wow wigit, how shiny is that!   What a stunning job and should be well protected too  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Raffe on 19 June 2014, 20:04

looks immense :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 20 June 2014, 12:52

Andy the R looks amazing mate! I've just ordered the ceramic gtechniq kit for Bev's new beetle. Great results, roll on November 2015 so I can get mine ordered!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 20 June 2014, 14:49

Quote from: Booth11 on 19 June 2014, 19:57

Wow wigit, how shiny is that!   What a stunning job and should be well protected too  :cool:

very shiny  :smiley:

Quote from: Raffe on 19 June 2014, 20:04

looks immense :cool:

it looks fast when standing still now, car has so much presence and since with the remap is an absolute weapon :smiley:

Quote from: Ginge 35Edition on 20 June 2014, 12:52

Andy the R looks amazing mate! I've just ordered the ceramic gtechniq kit for Bev's new beetle. Great results, roll on November 2015 so I can get mine ordered!

not cheap but well worth the money given the results  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 20 June 2014, 15:01

Wow, finally an R that looks like an R should! (and goes like one should too no doubt!)
Spot on Andy!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 21 June 2014, 08:20

Quote from: p3asa on 18 June 2014, 22:33

Auto dimming of the DRLs when indicating to turn like the Audis.

Do you have the coding for that please ?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 22 June 2014, 13:57

Quote from: Sootchucker on 21 June 2014, 08:20

Quote from: p3asa on 18 June 2014, 22:33

Auto dimming of the DRLs when indicating to turn like the Audis.

Do you have the coding for that please ?

No bother
https://vcds.greg-roberts.com/view-entries/details/1/9

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: marnie on 22 June 2014, 14:40

Took off the wheels, cleaned and protected, also calipers. Fitted red alloy valve caps and aligned VW caps. Used homemade jack adapter which worked very well with no danger of bending or slipping. A hockey puck with a slot cut in it screwed to two squares of ply. The lower one with a hole cut in it for the jack pad. Found the front gaiters are hanging loose.
(http://i1274.photobucket.com/albums/y422/marniecrittle/_1060167_zps0b7a9596.jpg) (http://s1274.photobucket.com/user/marniecrittle/media/_1060167_zps0b7a9596.jpg.html)
(http://i1274.photobucket.com/albums/y422/marniecrittle/_1060159_zpse980fe51.jpg) (http://s1274.photobucket.com/user/marniecrittle/media/_1060159_zpse980fe51.jpg.html)
(http://i1274.photobucket.com/albums/y422/marniecrittle/_1060158_zps298b6684.jpg) (http://s1274.photobucket.com/user/marniecrittle/media/_1060158_zps298b6684.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 22 June 2014, 15:42

And could you reattached the gaiters yourself? Pictures?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: marnie on 22 June 2014, 17:22

The bottom of the gaiter bellows has a square channel that looks like it's for some kind of clip. If the bellows is pulled down it pops sweetly over the flange in the picture but for the life of me I can't see how one would fasten it. I tried to cable tie the bellows below the bright metal bit on the leg in the picture but couldn't  tighten it. It would have been an awful bodge anyway. I'm taking it back to the dealer. I'm wondering what VW's procedure is and whether it says to re-fix it? All sorts of crap will get into the shock absorber if not!
(http://i1274.photobucket.com/albums/y422/marniecrittle/_1060172acopy_zpsd22a573f.jpg) (http://s1274.photobucket.com/user/marniecrittle/media/_1060172acopy_zpsd22a573f.jpg.html)(http://i1274.photobucket.com/albums/y422/marniecrittle/_1060170_zpse104e15d.jpg) (http://s1274.photobucket.com/user/marniecrittle/media/_1060170_zpse104e15d.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: peterdoherty on 22 June 2014, 17:45

Got caught doing 58 in a 40 (100m into a 40 zone from a 60)... 3 points & fine (I know its a fair cop!)

But on the plus side the journey after was the first time I passed 50mpg (GTD)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: marnie on 22 June 2014, 17:48

On looking closer the flange should unclip from the channel in the leg, push up, fasten bellows and push back down into channel. I'm not doing it in case I break it!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 22 June 2014, 18:43

Thanks for the pics marnie, I'll go check mine, do you have any squeaks from it?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: marnie on 22 June 2014, 19:05

No squeaks, everything is fine except for PDI corner cutting.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Misterp on 22 June 2014, 20:40

Whilst not as exciting as what some of you have been up to, but I fit my 'luxury' car mata after a much needed clean.

If anyone cares this is what they look like(http://i1346.photobucket.com/albums/p689/misterp86/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps86da5123.jpg)

I think they go well with the GTD colour scheme.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 22 June 2014, 20:44

Quote from: marnie on 22 June 2014, 19:05

No squeaks, everything is fine except for PDI corner cutting.

PDI what?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 22 June 2014, 22:10

Had to get my front drivers side gaitor refitted at the dealer as it was loose.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: marnie on 22 June 2014, 22:17

PDI = VW "Perfect Delivery Inspection"

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 23 June 2014, 12:22

Marnie good idea with the hole cut out for the jack to go in.
I used the puck method before but it was sitting on top of what I thought was chunky wood. Anyway the wood cracked and unbeknown to me as I was jacking up the car the cracked wood was wedging up the sill at the same time.
£600 repair for carelessness  :sick:
I promised myself I would get a large headed jack so the puck could sit inside so no need for wood.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snoopy on 24 June 2014, 05:49

Quote from: mcmaddy on 22 June 2014, 22:10

Had to get my front drivers side gaitor refitted at the dealer as it was loose.

If they are anything like the ones fitted to either the  mk4, mk5 or mk6 they always pop off the bottom when the suspension leg is at full travel. When on a wheels free lift or jacked up. Easiest way is to just lower the car slowly then once the leg starts to compress push the gator back over the bottom. It sort of slides over the bottom bit. They always seem to make them just that tiny bit short so when they stretch they pull off the bottom. If not they can pull off the top which is not so easy to refit.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 24 June 2014, 07:44

The gaitors aren't meant to just pop off though. Every time they come loose I'll be back to the dealer. They'll get sick first  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 24 June 2014, 20:57

Drove the wife to our dealer so she could order her 7R to replace her Pirelli  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 24 June 2014, 22:59

Quote from: wigit on 24 June 2014, 20:57

Drove the wife to our dealer so she could order her 7R to replace her Pirelli  :smiley:

At least she's avoiding lease deals  :wink: :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 24 June 2014, 23:08

Quote from: wigit on 24 June 2014, 20:57

Drove the wife to our dealer so she could order her 7R to replace her Pirelli  :smiley:

:cool: 

I'm not even a teeny bit jealous   :whistle:  :grin:

Colour?  Wheels?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 24 June 2014, 23:18

Quote from: CraigW on 24 June 2014, 22:59

Quote from: wigit on 24 June 2014, 20:57

Drove the wife to our dealer so she could order her 7R to replace her Pirelli  :smiley:

At least she's avoiding lease deals  :wink: :grin:

She is going to keep it 4-5 years so raided the piggy bank  :grin:

Quote from: Booth11 on 24 June 2014, 23:08

Quote from: wigit on 24 June 2014, 20:57

Drove the wife to our dealer so she could order her 7R to replace her Pirelli  :smiley:

:cool: 

I'm not even a teeny bit jealous   :whistle:  :grin:

Colour?  Wheels?

She had a budget so 5 door DSG, night blue, race cloth, 18" cadiz, DCC, winter pack and discover nav  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 24 June 2014, 23:24

Quote from: wigit on 24 June 2014, 23:18

She had a budget so 5 door DSG, night blue, race cloth, 18" cadiz, DCC, winter pack and discover nav  :wink:

Night blue - bet that is gonna look absolutely stunning in R form   :drool:. 

You know we want photos when the time comes  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 24 June 2014, 23:46

Quote from: Booth11 on 24 June 2014, 23:24

Night blue - bet that is gonna look absolutely stunning in R form   :drool:. 

You know we want photos when the time comes  :smiley:

really like the colour choice, she thought the black lost the gloss detailing and i though dpb was a PITA

will be having Gtechniq treatment

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: virginVWman on 25 June 2014, 13:00

First 3 points coming my way in the GTD I suspect. 30mph increasing to a 40mph, increase to 44 and didn't see the cops at all, sneaky as hell. Guy with the gun looked at me, showed me 3 fingers and with his hand told me to slow down....damn it  :cry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 25 June 2014, 13:06

He could just have been warning you that you'll get 3 points unless you slow down. 14 days to wait now.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: peterdoherty on 25 June 2014, 13:08

I thought the police had to pull you over when they used a gun - I got done on Sunday grrrrrrrrr

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: virginVWman on 25 June 2014, 13:29

Quote from: peterdoherty on 25 June 2014, 13:08

I thought the police had to pull you over when they used a gun - I got done on Sunday grrrrrrrrr

I was told they didn't have to if the roads were busy and that it was unsafe to do so. All they need is your reg. Just hoping the 2 weeks flys in and that I am fine. But the fact he stuck 3 fingers at me I can only presume that was his way of saying I was caught  :angry: Was the bl00dy old lady in front of me straddling two lanes that annoyed me so I accelerated past her looking in to see who was driving to turn back around and see the Police...raging at myself

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTI_for_her! on 25 June 2014, 23:43

He would be telling you that it was a 30 limit by putting up the three fingers. If you were gonna get booked they would normally come after you or pull you in there and then. Take it as a warning!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: AndyG on 26 June 2014, 01:26

You may get the option to do a driver awareness course and avoid any points.I went on one last year.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Misterp on 26 June 2014, 07:58

Quote from: AndyG on 26 June 2014, 01:26

You may get the option to do a driver awareness course and avoid any points.I went on one last year.

As did I. I got flashed in west brom coming off the m5 out side the baggies ground nothing came through the post thank god I know a lot of the cameras are off in Brum as widely documented in the press but still I didn't want three points as insurance in Brum is high as it is

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 26 June 2014, 12:13

Drove mine for the first time in 15 days this morning, as I’ve been on my hols to Mexico. Knocked the DTUK box down to 4+0 (from 4+1) with the warmer weather here, but didn’t really notice much of a difference.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 26 June 2014, 12:17

Quote from: peterdoherty on 25 June 2014, 13:08

I thought the police had to pull you over when they used a gun - I got done on Sunday grrrrrrrrr

Nope they don't - I got caught in May last year for my first points ever, with a gun, and a letter in the post followed. If you are under a designated limit (usually 20% of speed limit e.g. 36 on a 30 road) then you should get to do the speed awareness course. As I did 47 in a 30 (that was a 50), I wasn't given the option. wait out the 14 days and hope you don't get a letter.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: virginVWman on 26 June 2014, 12:31

I would love to have a speed/driver awareness course instead of the 3 points, but in all honesty my own bl00dy fault. Better to be pessimistic rather than optimistic here. If I get away with it il be delighted, but its made me so more cautious as they are creeping up all over the place in Edinburgh where ive never seen them before. Be a long 14 day wait, but more often than not they try to fire these out rapid

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mike S on 30 June 2014, 13:41

30 second job this !!! I sprayed the base of my electronic folding mirrors with WD40. I wish I'd done it 11,000 miles ago. Now almost silent when opening and folding !  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 30 June 2014, 14:52

Good thinking Mike.

Today I realised finally that the lack of stop positions on the doors really is a very bad idea.
I was trying to fish something off the back seat with the door half open and it decided to swing open of its own accord and whack into the side of my other car.
Now the other car is 17 years old I wouldn't have given a monkey's if it had marked that one but alas the GTI's door jammed against the side repeater of the other car and wedged itself stuck.
I had to rock both cars to free it.
So 17 year old car has a bit of white paint on its side repeater and white GTI has a lump of paint missing off the door.

Touch up pen will finally be ordered now  :angry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 30 June 2014, 16:13

You were lucky you didn't ding the door edge. I had a similar accident a few months ago except my door swung against a window sill on the house! The paint was unmarked but the door edge bent back slightly. A PDR guy got it 99% fixed for me.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 03 July 2014, 23:08

(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/wigit71/RUR/Revo_zpsd05439e9.jpg)

(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/wigit71/RUR/Revo3_zpsfa68e969.jpg)

(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/wigit71/RUR/Revo2_zpsfcbab0c1.jpg)

pictures can say a thousand words

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 03 July 2014, 23:31

Quote from: wigit on 03 July 2014, 23:08

pictures can say a thousand words

^^^
 :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ross Detours on 04 July 2014, 15:04

Just ordered a set of spacers for the rear. Pics to follow on Tuesday hopefully!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gazmondo35 on 05 July 2014, 18:33

Went to gti international today, run my standard mk7 gti pp dsg on the quarter mile & got a 14.5secs, not bad considering it's only done 3000 miles & it's Unmodified, also spoke to revo& Apr about remapps both said they are doing final beta testing & should out in a couple of weeks.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 05 July 2014, 18:45

Went to gti international today, thought about taking my car down but then saw yours go down and thought I'll not beat that and I'm now sat having a beer with the shark lads :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gazmondo35 on 05 July 2014, 20:08

I'm sure you would have thrashed my time with all the mods you have done.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 05 July 2014, 22:11

Quote from: GrahamFR on 05 July 2014, 18:45

Went to gti international today, thought about taking my car down but then saw yours go down and thought I'll not beat that and I'm now sat having a beer with the shark lads :smiley:

Did you happen to notice if the guys at Awesome were doing the VWR club sport intakes at a discount on their stand?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 06 July 2014, 19:44

No sorry mate didn't notice but what I did notice was revo advertising an intake, looks suspiciously like a pipercross but with a different filter

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 06 July 2014, 21:44

Were Revo talking about their mk7 remap at all Graham?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gazmondo35 on 06 July 2014, 22:44

I had a good chat with revo at the show , they said the map is all done  but they still need to do some further beta testing before releasing it , the map will take a golf gti 220bhp to 290 bhp , &golf gti pp will be the same , but as for the golf r he wouldn't tell me the bhp after the remap but said the 0-60 time was 3.6 secs with is amazing.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: virginVWman on 07 July 2014, 16:44

Didnt see a point starting a whole new thread re mods, but was browsing on another forum and came across some lads GTI in Hong Kong. Have to admit, i think this looks pretty sweet. Love the spoiler

http://www.golfmk7.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4575

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 07 July 2014, 16:57

Quote from: gazmondo35 on 06 July 2014, 22:44

I had a good chat with revo at the show , they said the map is all done  but they still need to do some further beta testing before releasing it , the map will take a golf gti 220bhp to 290 bhp , &golf gti pp will be the same , but as for the golf r he wouldn't tell me the bhp after the remap but said the 0-60 time was 3.6 secs with is amazing.

290? what happened to the 326 Apr were blasting about, id be disappointed if it was 290 as we already have that in tuning boxes, arent these remaps supposed to be even better?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ffrank on 07 July 2014, 17:13

Quote from: gazmondo35 on 06 July 2014, 22:44

I had a good chat with revo at the show , they said the map is all done  but they still need to do some further beta testing before releasing it , the map will take a golf gti 220bhp to 290 bhp , &golf gti pp will be the same , but as for the golf r he wouldn't tell me the bhp after the remap but said the 0-60 time was 3.6 secs with is amazing.

Crazy, there's a video posted of it doing that on youtube if you haven't seen it. What seems a logical comparison is the Evo 400, pretty much the same weight, 4wd, 0-60 in 3.5 and 400bhp. Seriously fast. That kind of speed is surely benefited by DSG, so could be anywhere from 370 - 400 in the golf? (395bhp if they get the same % as the GTI).

Quote from: virginVWman on 07 July 2014, 16:44

Didnt see a point starting a whole new thread re mods, but was browsing on another forum and came across some lads GTI in Hong Kong. Have to admit, i think this looks pretty sweet. Love the spoiler

http://www.golfmk7.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4575

That spoiler would look pretty mean on your motor mate. But more importantly, what is that giant peanut building in the background!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gazmondo35 on 07 July 2014, 17:57

290bhp is a little disappointing  but that's just revo's figures, Apr wouldn't say what bhp they have achieved, but I get the impression there is a race to get these to market.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 08 July 2014, 08:07

well according to facebook their mk7 is running 320bhp and 360lbft (rounded down figures too) which is an extra 100 on each with no hardware changes, thats stg 2+ torque figures if im not mistaken on a mk6 R???

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: TheCarMadDad on 08 July 2014, 18:39

Not something I've done to my GTD yet, but something I've done FOR my GTD.... Ordered a DTUK stage 2 box. Should be here tomorrow then I can update this post to say it's something I've done :D

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 08 July 2014, 20:26

Quote from: TheCarMadDad on 08 July 2014, 18:39

Not something I've done to my GTD yet, but something I've done FOR my GTD.... Ordered a DTUK stage 2 box. Should be here tomorrow then I can update this post to say it's something I've done :D

Put it/leave it on 4+1, unless you have overfuelling issues (I haven't, but someone (can't remember who) thinks they did and Andrew got them to put theirs down to 4+0. Maybe theirs is a one-off, or maybe using Millers with mine has stopped me having the same summer issues. You might get a regen very soon after putting it on (I did), but I have a regen about once every 800 miles now. You're in for a treat.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: TheCarMadDad on 08 July 2014, 21:08

Quote from: monkeyhanger
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Put it/leave it on 4+1, unless you have overfuelling issues (I haven't, but someone (can't remember who) thinks they did and Andrew got them to put theirs down to 4+0. Maybe theirs is a one-off, or maybe using Millers with mine has stopped me having the same summer issues. You might get a regen very soon after putting it on (I did), but I have a regen about once every 800 miles now. You're in for a treat.

That's exactly what I plan to do monkey. I really hope the box lives up to expectations

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 09 July 2014, 19:33

Did a few VCDS tweaks that I'd been meaning to get done. Changed indicator blink from 3 to 4. Tried to disable the ignition active warning but seemingly that option isn't there but did manage to active the boot lights for breaking.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: TheCarMadDad on 10 July 2014, 15:29

Fitted me DTUK box.... Haven't stopped grinning since!!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Moots on 10 July 2014, 20:42

Added bosch wipers to the front, and upgraded the boot light to LED. Hopefully glove box one turns up tomorrow!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 11 July 2014, 11:02

saw this, need to put it in the pile of useless crap that you buy simply because lol http://www.oemvag.es/en/volkswagen-golf-collection/1133-torch-with-cigarette-lighter-charging-function.html

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dippy_x on 11 July 2014, 11:25

Discovered my bro in law has a VCDS cable.  Went to town with the following:

DRLS 100%
Fog Lights for coming home
Chirp on lock / unlock
Turn signal adjustment

The coming home using the foglights looks really cool!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: virginVWman on 11 July 2014, 12:51

Quote from: dippy_x on 11 July 2014, 11:25

Discovered my bro in law has a VCDS cable.  Went to town with the following:

DRLS 100%
Fog Lights for coming home
Chirp on lock / unlock
Turn signal adjustment

The coming home using the foglights looks really cool!

Can you take photos of the DRLs at 100% if possible? So many people have made this tweak and fair few people keen to see the difference. Cheers if you can

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 11 July 2014, 12:53

i thought there was a photo in this thread somewhere of the difference? either way its very visible at night imo

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 11 July 2014, 13:29

survived Good Hope hospital car park in Sutton Coldfield, dog eat dog out there

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 11 July 2014, 13:43

Quote from: virginVWman on 11 July 2014, 12:51

Quote from: dippy_x on 11 July 2014, 11:25

Discovered my bro in law has a VCDS cable.  Went to town with the following:

DRLS 100%
Fog Lights for coming home
Chirp on lock / unlock
Turn signal adjustment

The coming home using the foglights looks really cool!

Can you take photos of the DRLs at 100% if possible? So many people have made this tweak and fair few people keen to see the difference. Cheers if you can

I'll fire up a photo tonight (if I remember). Does make a massive difference.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: virginVWman on 11 July 2014, 14:26

Quote from: KyleB on 11 July 2014, 13:43

Quote from: virginVWman on 11 July 2014, 12:51

Quote from: dippy_x on 11 July 2014, 11:25

Discovered my bro in law has a VCDS cable.  Went to town with the following:

DRLS 100%
Fog Lights for coming home
Chirp on lock / unlock
Turn signal adjustment

The coming home using the foglights looks really cool!

Can you take photos of the DRLs at 100% if possible? So many people have made this tweak and fair few people keen to see the difference. Cheers if you can

I'll fire up a photo tonight (if I remember). Does make a massive difference.

Top man! Looking forward to seeing the difference. What % is it set at as standard out of interest?

 Keen to get the cable myself, but for 200 odd quid to change 1 thing, not sure if its worth it

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 11 July 2014, 14:29

20% i think

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: virginVWman on 11 July 2014, 16:35

Quote from: GrahamFR on 11 July 2014, 14:29

20% i think

20% lol wtf...thats a joke. Look awesome at 20% so 100% must look unreal. Audis DRLs always appear to be far brighter that the GTD/GTI and R

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dippy_x on 11 July 2014, 16:53

Quote from: virginVWman on 11 July 2014, 16:35

Quote from: GrahamFR on 11 July 2014, 14:29

20% i think

20% lol wtf...thats a joke. Look awesome at 20% so 100% must look unreal. Audis DRLs always appear to be far brighter that the GTD/GTI and R

Mine was at 26.  This is only what they get dimmed down to when your headlights are on though.  When your headlights are off/during the day they are running at 100 (I think)...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: virginVWman on 11 July 2014, 16:58

Quote from: dippy_x on 11 July 2014, 16:53

Quote from: virginVWman on 11 July 2014, 16:35

Quote from: GrahamFR on 11 July 2014, 14:29

20% i think

20% lol wtf...thats a joke. Look awesome at 20% so 100% must look unreal. Audis DRLs always appear to be far brighter that the GTD/GTI and R

Mine was at 26.  This is only what they get dimmed down to when your headlights are on though.  When your headlights are off/during the day they are running at 100 (I think)...

Ahhhh right i get you now! How easy is this to change via VCDS? Looks a bit of a ball ache to set up and get to grips with

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dippy_x on 11 July 2014, 17:15

Quote from: virginVWman on 11 July 2014, 16:58

Quote from: dippy_x on 11 July 2014, 16:53

Quote from: virginVWman on 11 July 2014, 16:35

Quote from: GrahamFR on 11 July 2014, 14:29

20% i think

20% lol wtf...thats a joke. Look awesome at 20% so 100% must look unreal. Audis DRLs always appear to be far brighter that the GTD/GTI and R

Mine was at 26.  This is only what they get dimmed down to when your headlights are on though.  When your headlights are off/during the day they are running at 100 (I think)...

Ahhhh right i get you now! How easy is this to change via VCDS? Looks a bit of a ball ache to set up and get to grips with

It's quite easy and nothing as complicated as what it looks like.  It was my first time using VCDS.  If you want some changes made I could put you in touch with my bro in law.  He stays in Edin.  You can reach a deal between yourselves.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: virginVWman on 11 July 2014, 17:26

Quote from: dippy_x on 11 July 2014, 17:15

Quote from: virginVWman on 11 July 2014, 16:58

Quote from: dippy_x on 11 July 2014, 16:53

Quote from: virginVWman on 11 July 2014, 16:35

Quote from: GrahamFR on 11 July 2014, 14:29

20% i think

20% lol wtf...thats a joke. Look awesome at 20% so 100% must look unreal. Audis DRLs always appear to be far brighter that the GTD/GTI and R

Mine was at 26.  This is only what they get dimmed down to when your headlights are on though.  When your headlights are off/during the day they are running at 100 (I think)...

Ahhhh right i get you now! How easy is this to change via VCDS? Looks a bit of a ball ache to set up and get to grips with

It's quite easy and nothing as complicated as what it looks like.  It was my first time using VCDS.  If you want some changes made I could put you in touch with my bro in law.  He stays in Edin.  You can reach a deal between yourselves.

Yeh i was quite keen on the DRLS at 100% and the fog Lights for coming home. I could sort him out with a case of beer or some cash for his time. How long did it take you, like 15 mins?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dippy_x on 11 July 2014, 19:53

we were at it for like an hour but we're pros now  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: agreen7 on 11 July 2014, 21:23

Took my car to Clean Me Detailing at Bury St Edmunds. Had a new car protection carried out and Mark did a fantastic job. Had G-techniq products used and it looks fantastic. Really pleased with how it turned out but I was a little disappointed with the condition of the car from VW - both B pillars had fine scratches as did the gloss black bits below the rear spoiler. I would imagine it was caused by what is likely to have been a ham-fisted attempt at removing the protection stickers prior to delivery.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 11 July 2014, 22:07

Quote from: virginVWman on 11 July 2014, 14:26

Top man! Looking forward to seeing the difference. What % is it set at as standard out of interest?

Keen to get the cable myself, but for 200 odd quid to change 1 thing, not sure if its worth it

Ok so taking photos of your lights with a camera phone is pretty hard. These haven't turned out very well at all - it's not pitch black either as the phone would suggest.

So - normal DRL no lights active

(http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab194/kyle_l_brown/Misc/IMAG0363_zps868cb7f2.jpg)

DRL still at 100% with Dipped Beam on

(http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab194/kyle_l_brown/Misc/IMAG0362_zpsefe2e6ba.jpg)

(Admittedly hard to see the dipped beam is on, but trust me it is haha) Activating this fix on VCDS would take about 15 mins including the boot up time/security code time.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 11 July 2014, 23:26

after a sh!te couple of days decided on way home to, turn off auto stop, engage sport mode and turn off the traction control and do couple of launch control starts to see how rapid it is with some Revo magic, still grinning

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Dave the Cat on 13 July 2014, 15:07

After getting slightly vexed with device charging leads cluttering up the car, I ordered a 1.8m USB extension lead and have fed the extension from the drivers side cubby hole to the centre console where i have a double USB plug in charger. Garmin lead now much neater.

(http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/z334/davethecat2/Mobile%20Uploads/PhotoGrid_1405247094705.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 13 July 2014, 18:59

Well after two hours cleaning I've noticed a dent about chest high in the drivers side back panel no idea what could cause that one! Anyone got an idea of how much mobile dent repair is these days?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mk7gti on 13 July 2014, 20:30

About £60 notes. Ive been there...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 13 July 2014, 21:02

Ouch oh well thanks for the heads up

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JBirchy on 14 July 2014, 20:02

@KyleB - Loving that light mod. I'd like to have that done to mine.

Anybody happen to know who in the North West (Ormskirk/Southport) who might know how to do such a thing for some beer tokens?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 16 July 2014, 14:07

Hoovered the car. Can't believe how dirty it gets in just 6 weeks.

Also couldn't understand how my rear mats wouldn't sit flat. They were just slightly out. The PDI guys had obviously put the wrong sides in  :rolleyes:

Anyone any tips for cleaning the carbon fibre effect around the head unit? Slightest touch and it leaves finger prints.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 16 July 2014, 14:14

I just spray it with dash cleaner/wax and wipe with a softer microfibre cloth, but it can be a pain. Also, I still after all these years have not found a 100% scratch free way of cleaning the plastic on the dials!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 16 July 2014, 14:47

Yeah the dials. I'm just going out to actually clean the dash. Not looking forward to its first clean and the inevitable scratches on it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: marnie on 17 July 2014, 09:18

I use these wipes. OK on the dials too.
(http://i1274.photobucket.com/albums/y422/marniecrittle/IMG_0197_zps6ab26412.jpg) (http://s1274.photobucket.com/user/marniecrittle/media/IMG_0197_zps6ab26412.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Wil on 17 July 2014, 21:10

Finally fitted 20mm rear spacers to my Mk7 GTI PP. Apologies for the terrible photos:

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/10098796/Golf%20GTI/2014-07-16%2019.56.05.jpg)

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/10098796/Golf%20GTI/2014-07-16%2019.55.57.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 23 July 2014, 20:06

Had mud flaps finally fitted, it's an aquired choice but at least I'm rally spec ready lol
(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0002_zpsg84zmfxn.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0002_zpsg84zmfxn.jpg.html) :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mihaelo1 on 24 July 2014, 21:49

Today i have changed GTD diffuser and GTD exhaust for GTI difuser and GTI exhaust. All i can say is GREAT :smiley:! Sound now is the same as before change but visually the car is much more beautiful!

(http://shrani.si/t/8/er/39xdhMTp/20140724153536.jpg) (http://shrani.si/?8/er/39xdhMTp/20140724153536.jpg)

(http://shrani.si/t/f/DH/1UL8n0np/20140724153607.jpg) (http://shrani.si/?f/DH/1UL8n0np/20140724153607.jpg)

(http://shrani.si/t/2w/Ku/4lZ42W2k/20140724153625.jpg) (http://shrani.si/?2w/Ku/4lZ42W2k/20140724153625.jpg)

(http://shrani.si/t/20/dx/412FWJ4m/20140724153646.jpg) (http://shrani.si/?20/dx/412FWJ4m/20140724153646.jpg)

(http://shrani.si/t/1j/An/1Qnapkoj/20140724153655.jpg) (http://shrani.si/?1j/An/1Qnapkoj/20140724153655.jpg)

(http://shrani.si/t/3M/sE/3H97MsKR/20140724153706.jpg) (http://shrani.si/?3M/sE/3H97MsKR/20140724153706.jpg)

(http://shrani.si/t/M/so/mk24XO1/20140724153719.jpg) (http://shrani.si/?M/so/mk24XO1/20140724153719.jpg)

(http://shrani.si/t/2u/J8/1DoDHBeX/20140724153739.jpg) (http://shrani.si/?2u/J8/1DoDHBeX/20140724153739.jpg)

(http://shrani.si/t/37/ZR/3ImjZoSh/20140724153757.jpg) (http://shrani.si/?37/ZR/3ImjZoSh/20140724153757.jpg)

(http://shrani.si/t/H/MA/jCwW1vU/20140724153819.jpg) (http://shrani.si/?H/MA/jCwW1vU/20140724153819.jpg)

(http://shrani.si/t/j/tV/DZi52X8/20140724153825.jpg) (http://shrani.si/?j/tV/DZi52X8/20140724153825.jpg)

(http://shrani.si/t/v/YU/4LaeIjXX/20140724182223.jpg) (http://shrani.si/?v/YU/4LaeIjXX/20140724182223.jpg)

(http://shrani.si/t/r/11j/1ed2DHgG/20140724182250.jpg) (http://shrani.si/?r/11j/1ed2DHgG/20140724182250.jpg)

(http://shrani.si/t/1u/bZ/15yNXaFE/20140724182332.jpg) (http://shrani.si/?1u/bZ/15yNXaFE/20140724182332.jpg)

(http://shrani.si/t/3z/Pm/2cgZA0k4/20140724182416.jpg) (http://shrani.si/?3z/Pm/2cgZA0k4/20140724182416.jpg)

(http://shrani.si/t/1v/17/xia1QK6/20140724182458.jpg) (http://shrani.si/?1v/17/xia1QK6/20140724182458.jpg)

(http://shrani.si/t/g/Yc/12lv2Duo/20140724182515.jpg) (http://shrani.si/?g/Yc/12lv2Duo/20140724182515.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 25 July 2014, 07:54

very nice mate, wondered who would be the first to do this. OEM exhaust too? I may have taken the opportunity to but a aftermarket on

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTD_777 on 25 July 2014, 08:03

Such a nice colour as well!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mihaelo1 on 25 July 2014, 09:09

Quote from: GrahamFR on 25 July 2014, 07:54

OEM exhaust too?

Yes. :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 25 July 2014, 09:17

Quote from: GrahamFR on 25 July 2014, 07:54

very nice mate, wondered who would be the first to do this. OEM exhaust too? I may have taken the opportunity to but a aftermarket on

Perhaps there is a market then for us to sell on our GTI exhausts?  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 25 July 2014, 09:18

my cat back is already scrapped  :sad: but i do have the downpipe in the garage all wrapped up, only 2k on it :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gingernick on 26 July 2014, 12:44

renewed the insurance...I am still laughing about it

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 26 July 2014, 14:17

Fitted these to match my black front and rear badges  :smiley:

(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/justinwanstall/DSC_4477_zpsf690f410.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: pjr on 26 July 2014, 18:50

Tried fitting my road bike in the boot, and it fitted without removing any of the wheels.  :smiley:

My mountain bike has a smaller frame, so it should also fit.

Would fit in easier with the front wheel off, though.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: LimestoneGTI on 27 July 2014, 06:50

Ordered a new cat back exaust system in the Golf 6 R look from DTH Turbo a couple of days back.

Will take a good 9 to 10 weeks till it is finished, but hopefully it will be worth it.  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 27 July 2014, 12:45

Quote from: pjr on 26 July 2014, 18:50

Tried fitting my road bike in the boot, and it fitted without removing any of the wheels.  :smiley:

My mountain bike has a smaller frame, so it should also fit.

Would fit in easier with the front wheel off, though.

How and pictures please.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: C2K on 27 July 2014, 13:42

Pictures? Just try it.  Seats down my specialized tarmac elite goes in fine. Passenger seat forward helps a touch.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 27 July 2014, 14:15

Had to reset my dipping rear view mirror after the car had mysteriously forgotten it. The drivers door window has also stopped doing a one press fall and rise, the other 3 windows still work fine. Something to add to the list for first service a week on Monday.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Misterp on 27 July 2014, 16:58

Gave it a well deserved clean. One thing I have noticed on the DPB is that the light scratches really show up when it's clean. Also noticing that the brake pedal seems a bit squeaky and under low speed get a slight noise from front left suspension all to be looked at during my first service.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 27 July 2014, 21:49

Always take the front wheel off mine, but my friend sticks his in his mk5 without doing that by sticking the front in first....

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jimble on 27 July 2014, 22:12

Quote from: monsta on 27 July 2014, 21:49

Always take the front wheel off mine, but my friend sticks his in his mk5 without doing that by sticking the front in first....

 ???

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 27 July 2014, 22:47

Quote from: Jimble on 27 July 2014, 22:12

Quote from: monsta on 27 July 2014, 21:49

Always take the front wheel off mine, but my friend sticks his in his mk5 without doing that by sticking the front in first....

 ???

Thank god. I thought it was just me  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 28 July 2014, 08:00

Quote from: p3asa on 27 July 2014, 22:47

Quote from: Jimble on 27 July 2014, 22:12

Quote from: monsta on 27 July 2014, 21:49

Always take the front wheel off mine, but my friend sticks his in his mk5 without doing that by sticking the front in first....

 ???

Thank god. I thought it was just me  :grin:

Had me confused too initially, but I think monsta's comments relate to reply #1166 in this thread and how to get your bike in the back of your car  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 28 July 2014, 09:21

Quote from: SRGTD on 28 July 2014, 08:00

Quote from: p3asa on 27 July 2014, 22:47

Quote from: Jimble on 27 July 2014, 22:12

Quote from: monsta on 27 July 2014, 21:49

Always take the front wheel off mine, but my friend sticks his in his mk5 without doing that by sticking the front in first....

 ???

Thank god. I thought it was just me  :grin:

Had me confused too initially, but I think monsta's comments relate to reply #1166 in this thread and how to get your bike in the back of your car  :grin:

I like to be cryptic  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: pjr on 28 July 2014, 21:46

Photo of bike in the boot - 57cm frame & 700c wheels, with front taken off.

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3877/14769229095_c514ed9bf3_z.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Bengunn on 29 July 2014, 09:48

Just bought the Hitech rubber boot mat from Amazon for my golf Mk7 GTI three door.
Really good quality and heavy duty.
Fits like a glove and at present is selling at £29.90 with free delivery.
On Amazon site some reviews say it arrived folded and wont sit right but mine arrived heavily packaged and flat. In my opinion a really good buy.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 29 July 2014, 16:06

Reset the one touch closing on the drivers window myself.....its all in the manual.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: hastd2 on 01 August 2014, 22:44

Fitted my VWR panel filter today, and my Red Gti Badges arrived, free of charge.. :whistle: :smug:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 01 August 2014, 22:59

Got the awful H&Rs taken off the R for a set of VWR springs put on instead

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kevinm on 02 August 2014, 10:47

Quote from: wigit on 01 August 2014, 22:59

Got the awful H&Rs taken off the R for a set of VWR springs put on instead

Were the H&R's very hard? I find the VWR's firm and was looking at the H&R's...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 02 August 2014, 10:57

I know I'm currently a VeeDub stalker at the moment but my bro has gone to Portugal so I've swapped cars for his PP Tungsten Silver DSG. Gonna see how I handle my 90 mile daily commute in it. I think I already know the answer but a great blag nonetheless  :evil:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 04 August 2014, 08:04

Booked my first service 3 weeks ago and never paid any attention to my milessince. Rolled up to Pulman today with 10003 miles on - couldn't have timed it better.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 04 August 2014, 08:07

Quote from: kevinm on 02 August 2014, 10:47

Quote from: wigit on 01 August 2014, 22:59

Got the awful H&Rs taken off the R for a set of VWR springs put on instead

Were the H&R's very hard? I find the VWR's firm and was looking at the H&R's...

on the R the H&Rs ride is absolutely shocking when the car is fully settled, also the car does not sit level, car was just crashy on anything except a smooth road. The VWRs so far are a revaluation on the R firm but with a ride not far off oem

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MajorKhan on 04 August 2014, 12:18

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 04 August 2014, 08:04

Booked my first service 3 weeks ago and never paid any attention to my milessince. Rolled up to Pulman today with 10003 miles on - couldn't have timed it better.

Hi does the GTD not have 20,000 miles first service???

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 04 August 2014, 13:49

Quote from: MajorKhan on 04 August 2014, 12:18

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 04 August 2014, 08:04

Booked my first service 3 weeks ago and never paid any attention to my milessince. Rolled up to Pulman today with 10003 miles on - couldn't have timed it better.

Hi does the GTD not have 20,000 miles first service???

Not unless you went long life servicing.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 04 August 2014, 15:14

Interesting trip to Sunderland today. Dropped the car off and walked a mile and a half to the coast (via Fulwell) to kill some of the 2 hour wait. A fella with a dog sat down next to me and started having an impromptu karaoke session with his wind up radio, and kept offering me a roll-up tab (which I declined). He said he listened to the radio because his dead dad talked to him through it and sang aongs with him. Made a sharp exit and back to the dealership. Waited an hour past the time it was supposed to take, in the meantime I sit opposite a South African Woman in the waiting area who is in tears because she paid Pulman £500 to fix a fault on her auto gearbox which has recurred and now they say it is something different. The fault is intermittent and so Pulman want £75 an hour to detect the fault, and will keep it indefinitely. They think it might be some valve which has something to do with the auto box on her 5 year old Polo, if it is the valve then it's a £900 bill + however much labour it takes for the fault to show. But it might be something completely different. I advised her to go to a good independent, an actual mechanic rather than someone who just replaces part x because the computer told them to, and doesn't have labour rates of £75 an hour.

I then get asked about my driving mode issue (In Sport from the start, car doesn't drive like it's in Sport unless you come out of Sport into another mode and then come back to Sport). The bulletins are checked and no defect of this type is listed. I asked if they are going to report my defect and they say no. If they don't report my defect then how does VW get to hear about it and then raise a bulletin if there are enough people with the same issue as me? Useless.

Had a look at their R in the showroom, it is very dusty on the exterior - not exactly showing it off.

Came home with the car and refitted my DTUK box.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: silver38 on 04 August 2014, 16:00

I've had my MKVII GTD for just over a week. Also noticed  when you're in sport mode, switch off, restart everything is in sport mode except for the throttle. According to the owners manual if you change mode while driving the throttle will only change to the selected mode when you come off the throttle and back on it again. Seems rather strange.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 04 August 2014, 22:41

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 04 August 2014, 15:14

.....He said he listened to the radio because his dead dad talked to him through it and sang aongs with him. Made a sharp exit

Sounds exactly like my day but then I do work in psychiatry  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 05 August 2014, 06:59

Quote from: silver38 on 04 August 2014, 16:00

I've had my MKVII GTD for just over a week. Also noticed  when you're in sport mode, switch off, restart everything is in sport mode except for the throttle. According to the owners manual if you change mode while driving the throttle will only change to the selected mode when you come off the throttle and back on it again. Seems rather strange.

It does state in the manual that you can only change driving modes when not moving. I bet everyone changes it mid drive (I know I do).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jammy1 on 06 August 2014, 15:31

Disconnected the sound actuator.  What a difference!  I was never a fan and now I can have everything in sport without the pseudo sound.  Result.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 06 August 2014, 17:08

Quote from: Jammy1 on 06 August 2014, 15:31

Disconnected the sound actuator.  What a difference!  I was never a fan and now I can everything in sport without the pseudo sound.  Result.

Was it easy? Tempted to do this mysef  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 06 August 2014, 17:10

Tinted my rear reflectors slightly so they match my R lights  :cool:

Bottom is before, top is after

(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/justinwanstall/tints_zps5caf2744.png)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jammy1 on 06 August 2014, 17:20

Quote from: monsta on 06 August 2014, 17:08

Quote from: Jammy1 on 06 August 2014, 15:31

Disconnected the sound actuator.  What a difference!  I was never a fan and now I can everything in sport without the pseudo sound.  Result.

Was it easy? Tempted to do this mysef  :smiley:

I followed the advice on this thread: http://www.golfmk7.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4871

I unplugged the vertical plug.  A bit of a pain to fit my hands in the gap, but not too bad. Easy enough to reverse it too.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 06 August 2014, 17:24

Quote from: Jammy1 on 06 August 2014, 17:20

Quote from: monsta on 06 August 2014, 17:08

Quote from: Jammy1 on 06 August 2014, 15:31

Disconnected the sound actuator.  What a difference!  I was never a fan and now I can everything in sport without the pseudo sound.  Result.

Was it easy? Tempted to do this mysef  :smiley:

I followed the advice on this thread: http://www.golfmk7.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4871

I unplugged the vertical plug.  A bit of a pain to fit my hands in the gap, but not too bad. Easy enough to reverse it too.

Might give that a go tonight, the sport noise is starting to get on my nerves!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 06 August 2014, 18:26

Looks good that Monsta. What did you use?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 06 August 2014, 18:57

Quote from: monsta on 06 August 2014, 17:10

Tinted my rear reflectors slightly so they match my R lights  :cool:

Bottom is before, top is after

(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/justinwanstall/tints_zps5caf2744.png)

That looks loads better!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 06 August 2014, 20:38

Quote from: KyleB on 06 August 2014, 18:26

Looks good that Monsta. What did you use?

Quote from: Ginge 35Edition on 06 August 2014, 18:57

That looks loads better!

Cheers, really simple and easy to do as well thanks to the recess they're in, you can literally run a stanley knife along to shape the tint film.

This is what I used;

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/390619266960 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/390619266960)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gazmondo35 on 06 August 2014, 20:59

Quote from: monsta on 06 August 2014, 17:10

Tinted my rear reflectors slightly so they match my R lights  :cool:

Bottom is before, top is after

(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/justinwanstall/tints_zps5caf2744.png)

It looks like you have rust on your back box, or is it just the dirt.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 06 August 2014, 21:01

Time to buy a big stainless beast :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 06 August 2014, 21:42

Quote from: GrahamFR on 06 August 2014, 21:01

Time to buy a big stainless beast :smiley:

Since I disconnected my sound aktuator today I'm loving the sound of the standard exhaust, I'll admit a shiny stainless one would look nice though but thinking intake first but bought the remap this month so it'll have to wait  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 06 August 2014, 22:24

Quote from: monsta on 06 August 2014, 17:10

Tinted my rear reflectors slightly so they match my R lights  :cool:

Bottom is before, top is after

(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/justinwanstall/tints_zps5caf2744.png)

That looks good but it makes me uneasy how close you've parked to other cars :rolleyes:
I can't do car-park parking at all.  :embarrassed:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 06 August 2014, 22:33

Looks great monsta, amazing such a small thing makes a big difference :cool:  Think I'm going to have to lurk around Whitefriars car park to get a look at this beauty  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 07 August 2014, 00:09

Quote from: Booth11 on 06 August 2014, 22:33

Looks great monsta, amazing such a small thing makes a big difference :cool:  Think I'm going to have to lurk around Whitefriars car park to get a look at this beauty  :grin:

That's my car park of choice so I will have to keep a look out as need to make a few visits

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ian.C on 07 August 2014, 16:15

Swapped over my DTUK module for one with some new beta maps.....AMAZING.......so much better.....much stronger pull right through the rev range. Really giving the LSD a workout now.!
Also thought id try one of those "PedalBox" units.....all I can say is wow....I know it doesn't give any more power, BUT it transforms the way the car feels.

Very happy.....it will just take a few days to get the perfect balance between the 2 modules and the cars driver profiles.

Ian

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kevinm on 07 August 2014, 23:12

Quote from: Ian.C on 07 August 2014, 16:15

Swapped over my DTUK module for one with some new beta maps.....AMAZING.......so much better.....much stronger pull right through the rev range. Really giving the LSD a workout now.!
Also thought id try one of those "PedalBox" units.....all I can say is wow....I know it doesn't give any more power, BUT it transforms the way the car feels.

Very happy.....it will just take a few days to get the perfect balance between the 2 modules and the cars driver profiles.

Ian

Do DTUK have any figures or graphs for the new map?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: virginVWman on 07 August 2014, 23:33

Quote from: Ian.C on 07 August 2014, 16:15

Swapped over my DTUK module for one with some new beta maps.....AMAZING.......so much better.....much stronger pull right through the rev range. Really giving the LSD a workout now.!
Also thought id try one of those "PedalBox" units.....all I can say is wow....I know it doesn't give any more power, BUT it transforms the way the car feels.

Very happy.....it will just take a few days to get the perfect balance between the 2 modules and the cars driver profiles.

Ian

Great...been waiting on someone with a pedal box. Worth the money for the quicker reaction times of acceleration?  Easy to fit? Have the dtuk box and keen on the p.b

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 08 August 2014, 01:37

I've had the PedalBox for maybe nine months now(?) and posted a fair bit extolling its virtues when I fitted it.
It was the first thing I did to the car almost as having had Sprint Boosters in the past I know just how much better these devices make the car drive.
The P Box is really well made compared to the Sprint Booster I had on myMK5 & 6 and I'd recommend it 100%.
And as ever with Andrew you get a really quick turnaround and after sales.

I guess you could say all of these type devices are a fair bit of money but I'd just say buy one, run with it for a bit and then take it off again for a few days. You'll soon say it was money well spent and put it back on again!!!!

If you need any advice on fitting it and routing the cable out of sight and harms way just let me know.
Slightly fiddly job but only takes a few mins.





The new software on the FSR sounds interesting. I'll be keen to hear more about this.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ian.C on 08 August 2014, 14:59

Ive not really had time to drive it as ive been on nights and the weather has been terrible. First impressions are very good.....from the way it "feels" and the induction sound id say its using more boost than the original maps. Its certainly stronger mid range and hangs onto the power for longer.

Oil temps dont seem to be any higher.....

The pedal box almost eliminates any throttle hesitation and makes the car feel much sharper.
Ill give some more feedback when the weather gets better.

Ian

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: virginVWman on 08 August 2014, 16:05

Quote from: Exonian on 08 August 2014, 01:37

I've had the PedalBox for maybe nine months now(?) and posted a fair bit extolling its virtues when I fitted it.
It was the first thing I did to the car almost as having had Sprint Boosters in the past I know just how much better these devices make the car drive.
The P Box is really well made compared to the Sprint Booster I had on myMK5 & 6 and I'd recommend it 100%.
And as ever with Andrew you get a really quick turnaround and after sales.

I guess you could say all of these type devices are a fair bit of money but I'd just say buy one, run with it for a bit and then take it off again for a few days. You'll soon say it was money well spent and put it back on again!!!!

If you need any advice on fitting it and routing the cable out of sight and harms way just let me know.
Slightly fiddly job but only takes a few mins.





The new software on the FSR sounds interesting. I'll be keen to hear more about this.

Not bad at all, I must have missed that. Close to ordering it. What is it like on sport +?  its the most severe with the instant acceleration. Must be great for over taking or hoofing it in a race ha with dtuk box.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 08 August 2014, 16:20

I've tended to never use Sport mode on the car settings as although people on here say it makes a difference to the pedal response I didn't notice any real improvement in response and the noise from the soundaktor thingy just sounded like the car had a misfire! Yuk!
Instead I just have most of the settings on normal (I find the steering a bit too sharp in Sport too, I drive quite a variety of vehicles over the course of the week and when I jump in the Golf with the steering on sport I'm overcorrecting all the time - I probably look like someone on one of those 1950's movies where they're sat in a car having a conversation with a green screen backdrop behind them sawing away at the steering wheel despite the road scene being dead straight!!!)

I've used several settings on the Pedal Box but keep it on a fairly mild setting generally which is the most user friendly but still gives a pretty instant response. I've not tried the really extreme setting but didn't like it on the Sprint Booster I had previously as it made the car really jerky. Maybe if you were doing an all out performance test you'd switch in into the best mode briefly but doubt you'd be able to live with it for long.
I'd think if you were running a DTUK FSR with the Pedal Box on an extreme setting your front tyres wouldn't last more than a day or two but you'd have a massive grin! Seriously though, like most of these settings, be they the car menu or the plug in modules, you have a play with them occasionally but find your preferred setting quite quickly and stick to that as it suits the roads and driving conditions you deal with and driving style too.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: matchboy on 09 August 2014, 13:54

Had the red GTI badges fitted today - didn't think they would look as good as the silver ones as my car is TR, but was annoying me that I have the PP but not the red badges so decided to go for them anyway - and low and behold they look friggin awesome, love them!!  They look immense!  And I'm sure they make the car go quicker  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kevinm on 09 August 2014, 17:49

Quote from: matchboy on 09 August 2014, 13:54

Had the red GTI badges fitted today - didn't think they would look as good as the silver ones as my car is TR, but was annoying me that I have the PP but not the red badges so decided to go for them anyway - and low and behold they look friggin awesome, love them!!  They look immense!  And I'm sure they make the car go quicker  :grin:

Have you pics? I'm still undecided on them for my car. If the car was any other colour, I'd have them in a heartbeat.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mihaelo1 on 09 August 2014, 20:30

I have installed door sill trim films on my GTD. It looks very good and i am very satisfied :smiley:

(http://shrani.si/t/47/Zz/14btCZAI/20140809123029.jpg) (http://shrani.si/?47/Zz/14btCZAI/20140809123029.jpg)

(http://shrani.si/t/1I/el/1RQ39pTF/20140809123043.jpg) (http://shrani.si/?1I/el/1RQ39pTF/20140809123043.jpg)

(http://shrani.si/t/1I/Fr/4TOMTpVW/20140809123059.jpg) (http://shrani.si/?1I/Fr/4TOMTpVW/20140809123059.jpg)

(http://shrani.si/t/1E/Pj/2eCOUw4O/20140809123130.jpg) (http://shrani.si/?1E/Pj/2eCOUw4O/20140809123130.jpg)

(http://shrani.si/t/45/cg/4H2iKI0K/20140809123133.jpg) (http://shrani.si/?45/cg/4H2iKI0K/20140809123133.jpg)

(http://shrani.si/t/W/4G/17ABhyfd/20140809123202.jpg) (http://shrani.si/?W/4G/17ABhyfd/20140809123202.jpg)

(http://shrani.si/t/2G/oS/4TKfO00A/20140809123453.jpg) (http://shrani.si/?2G/oS/4TKfO00A/20140809123453.jpg)

(http://shrani.si/t/C/bD/3BLHzUgW/20140809123533.jpg) (http://shrani.si/?C/bD/3BLHzUgW/20140809123533.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: matchboy on 09 August 2014, 21:02

Quote from: kevinm on 09 August 2014, 17:49

Quote from: matchboy on 09 August 2014, 13:54

Had the red GTI badges fitted today - didn't think they would look as good as the silver ones as my car is TR, but was annoying me that I have the PP but not the red badges so decided to go for them anyway - and low and behold they look friggin awesome, love them!!  They look immense!  And I'm sure they make the car go quicker  :grin:

Have you pics? I'm still undecided on them for my car. If the car was any other colour, I'd have them in a heartbeat.

I was very sceptical, but it was annoying me so much the I had to do it  :grin:

Here you go:

http://i1328.photobucket.com/albums/w540/matchboyGTI/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps488d81b1.jpg

http://i1328.photobucket.com/albums/w540/matchboyGTI/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps524be277.jpg

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JamesR27 on 09 August 2014, 21:23

I think that looks smart. Nice a subtle.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kevinm on 09 August 2014, 22:21

Quote from: matchboy on 09 August 2014, 21:02

Quote from: kevinm on 09 August 2014, 17:49

Quote from: matchboy on 09 August 2014, 13:54

Had the red GTI badges fitted today - didn't think they would look as good as the silver ones as my car is TR, but was annoying me that I have the PP but not the red badges so decided to go for them anyway - and low and behold they look friggin awesome, love them!!  They look immense!  And I'm sure they make the car go quicker  :grin:

Have you pics? I'm still undecided on them for my car. If the car was any other colour, I'd have them in a heartbeat.

I was very sceptical, but it was annoying me so much the I had to do it  :grin:

Here you go:

http://i1328.photobucket.com/albums/w540/matchboyGTI/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps488d81b1.jpg

http://i1328.photobucket.com/albums/w540/matchboyGTI/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps524be277.jpg

Thanks, they do look mega. A trip to the dealers might be in order!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jimble on 09 August 2014, 23:55

They do look awesome tbh! :cool:

(http://i1328.photobucket.com/albums/w540/matchboyGTI/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps488d81b1.jpg)

(http://i1328.photobucket.com/albums/w540/matchboyGTI/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps524be277.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Misterp on 10 August 2014, 01:28

Quote from: mihaelo1 on 09 August 2014, 20:30

I have installed door sill trim films on my GTD. It looks very good and i am very satisfied :smiley:

(http://shrani.si/t/47/Zz/14btCZAI/20140809123029.jpg) (http://shrani.si/?47/Zz/14btCZAI/20140809123029.jpg)

(http://shrani.si/t/1I/el/1RQ39pTF/20140809123043.jpg) (http://shrani.si/?1I/el/1RQ39pTF/20140809123043.jpg)

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(http://shrani.si/t/1E/Pj/2eCOUw4O/20140809123130.jpg) (http://shrani.si/?1E/Pj/2eCOUw4O/20140809123130.jpg)

(http://shrani.si/t/45/cg/4H2iKI0K/20140809123133.jpg) (http://shrani.si/?45/cg/4H2iKI0K/20140809123133.jpg)

(http://shrani.si/t/W/4G/17ABhyfd/20140809123202.jpg) (http://shrani.si/?W/4G/17ABhyfd/20140809123202.jpg)

(http://shrani.si/t/2G/oS/4TKfO00A/20140809123453.jpg) (http://shrani.si/?2G/oS/4TKfO00A/20140809123453.jpg)

(http://shrani.si/t/C/bD/3BLHzUgW/20140809123533.jpg) (http://shrani.si/?C/bD/3BLHzUgW/20140809123533.jpg)

Where did you purchase these from I'm considering getting a set and are they easy to fit

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mihaelo1 on 10 August 2014, 07:38

Quote from: Misterp on 10 August 2014, 01:28

Where did you purchase these from I'm considering getting a set and are they easy to fit

You can purchase them here http://shop.ahw-shop.de/einstiegsleisten-schutzfolie-schwarz/silber-golf-7-vii-original-vw-zubehoer?c=2710 and installing them is not a problem so just go for them :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 5552north on 10 August 2014, 09:15

Quote from: Jammy1 on 06 August 2014, 15:31

Disconnected the sound actuator.  What a difference!  I was never a fan and now I can have everything in sport without the pseudo sound.  Result.

Grateful for your advice on this, I tried to do disconnect the actuator yesterday but couldn't move the plug, not very easy when I couldn't really see what I was doing because of the poor access, but didn't want to put too much pressure on the plug when I was trying to pull it down.  I moved the little locking tab on it but couldn't get it to move and just ended up skinning the top of my hand in the process!

Maybe I'll just wait until its service next month and ask the dealer to turn it off with VCDS.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: matchboy on 10 August 2014, 12:26

Thanks for fixing my pics James - am so useless with the Internet  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Misterp on 10 August 2014, 18:02

Quote from: mihaelo1 on 10 August 2014, 07:38

Quote from: Misterp on 10 August 2014, 01:28

Where did you purchase these from I'm considering getting a set and are they easy to fit

You can purchase them here http://shop.ahw-shop.de/einstiegsleisten-schutzfolie-schwarz/silber-golf-7-vii-original-vw-zubehoer?c=2710 and installing them is not a problem so just go for them :wink:

Thanks mate. Also I'm on my phone so. Can't translate the page but is that the cost for a five door or just the fronts.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mihaelo1 on 10 August 2014, 19:10

Quote from: Misterp on 10 August 2014, 18:02

Thanks mate. Also I'm on my phone so. Can't translate the page but is that the cost for a five door or just the fronts.

On the right side on this page you can see the price for 2 door option and above price in square you can choose 4 door option and the price is the same.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Misterp on 10 August 2014, 19:16

Quote from: mihaelo1 on 10 August 2014, 19:10

Quote from: Misterp on 10 August 2014, 18:02

Thanks mate. Also I'm on my phone so. Can't translate the page but is that the cost for a five door or just the fronts.

On the right side on this page you can see the price for 2 door option and above price in square you can choose 4 door option and the price is the same.

Thanks I'll order from a desktop

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jimble on 11 August 2014, 18:28

Quote from: matchboy on 10 August 2014, 12:26

Thanks for fixing my pics James - am so useless with the Internet  :grin:

Your welcome, must admit i'm surprised how good they look against the TR. :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 11 August 2014, 22:36

Fitted some Bosch Aero Twins after it rained properly for the first time over the weekend and I realised how crap the wipers really were!

They are amazing compared to the crap OEM ones.  Why VW don't fit something decent from the factory I'll never know!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 12 August 2014, 09:14

Quote from: monsta on 11 August 2014, 22:36

Fitted some Bosch Aero Twins after it rained properly for the first time over the weekend and I realised how crap the wipers really were!

They are amazing compared to the crap OEM ones.  Why VW don't fit something decent from the factory I'll never know!

Last 4 VWs i've had crap wipers, the Aerotwins are the best i've tried.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: matchboy on 12 August 2014, 10:15

Quote from: Jimble on 11 August 2014, 18:28

Quote from: matchboy on 10 August 2014, 12:26

Thanks for fixing my pics James - am so useless with the Internet  :grin:

Your welcome, must admit i'm surprised how good they look against the TR. :cool:

Thanks  :smiley: Yes, me too!  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 13 August 2014, 14:00

Been to DTUK to get the sticker put on the new box (Trevor) and get my maps altered (I was trying out some experimental ones before Andrew put the new boxes out to the general public).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JellyB on 16 August 2014, 22:08

Had 1st longlife service done today (18k miles). And all is well  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 18 August 2014, 22:21

(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/wigit71/RUR/20c5221c-735d-4a7f-8da8-a6deb67e44fb_zpsb0264119.jpg)

Put the lightweights on for a bit of playtime over the next two weekends

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kevinm on 18 August 2014, 23:34

Genuine VW led glovebox light:

(http://i671.photobucket.com/albums/vv79/kevinm_photobucket/Mk7/ECFA5343-04CA-4D88-A5C6-79C1953B6E4D_zpsljlq26te.jpg)

(http://i671.photobucket.com/albums/vv79/kevinm_photobucket/Mk7/A2626AB3-B88D-4611-9542-C5273B346F43_zpsd2wdfm3k.jpg)

Genuine VW vanity mirror led light (led light fitted):

(http://i671.photobucket.com/albums/vv79/kevinm_photobucket/Mk7/F1E87BA0-F1BD-40F9-A656-2A36B6BB92F0_zpsh5isiojj.jpg)

(http://i671.photobucket.com/albums/vv79/kevinm_photobucket/Mk7/5B34DE60-6253-483F-B918-00E54557ECEA_zpsltdeocgz.jpg)

Genuine Audi jacking points:

(http://i671.photobucket.com/albums/vv79/kevinm_photobucket/Mk7/83D8BA17-EE57-4767-AC0C-7A69DF282EEF_zpsfehfxq1l.jpg)

(http://i671.photobucket.com/albums/vv79/kevinm_photobucket/Mk7/457771A1-45A3-4A5F-8E54-1CAFF6C32D78_zpsfqrfwthe.jpg)

(http://i671.photobucket.com/albums/vv79/kevinm_photobucket/Mk7/37927BB5-0BCA-4200-9E5C-152273F50E66_zpsdbilvpov.jpg)

Genuine led rear footwell lights:

(http://i671.photobucket.com/albums/vv79/kevinm_photobucket/Mk7/15228BD4-5BFF-490A-A7DD-C1AC1B0CBE8A_zpshhtfo91f.jpg)

(http://i671.photobucket.com/albums/vv79/kevinm_photobucket/Mk7/9A67F606-71D0-4190-89A2-6692EF5A8B25_zpsynh3wdtv.jpg)

(http://i671.photobucket.com/albums/vv79/kevinm_photobucket/Mk7/46911E90-709A-4CFF-9130-0E812118E6BD_zpsfuepjdzr.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: silver38 on 19 August 2014, 01:07

Kevin

What's the part numbers for the jacking points, or have I missed them?

Thanks

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 19 August 2014, 07:44

What's the part numbers for all of the above please.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 19 August 2014, 09:46

Doing nowt in my car for the next 2 weeks - not allowed to drive it (on medical advice, following surgery). I have a left hand like Hellboy right now.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kevinm on 19 August 2014, 10:18

Quote from: silver38 on 19 August 2014, 01:07

Kevin

What's the part numbers for the jacking points, or have I missed them?

Thanks

I've posted the pn's in the build thread to keep it all together. To my knowledge this is the first mk7 with the jacking points. I found the part numbers in etka.

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=269686.0

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 19 August 2014, 17:25

I can't update my etka anymore so it's effectively buggered. Anyone know best place to get it?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kevinm on 19 August 2014, 17:50

Quote from: mcmaddy on 19 August 2014, 17:25

I can't update my etka anymore so it's effectively buggered. Anyone know best place to get it?

Are you stuck at update 1000? Which etka are you using?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 20 August 2014, 07:55

I've got 7.4 and I'm on 1006. Found a free online version but it's not as good as the proper version, better than nothing though.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kevinm on 20 August 2014, 08:38

Quote from: mcmaddy on 20 August 2014, 07:55

I've got 7.4 and I'm on 1006. Found a free online version but it's not as good as the proper version, better than nothing though.

Roll back the date on your laptop before you open etka. This will trick the program into thinking it's up to date and will open for you.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 20 August 2014, 20:10

Do you change it on the etka settings or actually on the computer settings? Sorry if that's a thick question

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kevinm on 20 August 2014, 21:47

Quote from: mcmaddy on 20 August 2014, 20:10

Do you change it on the etka settings or actually on the computer settings? Sorry if that's a thick question

Just the main clock on the pc. There's no such thing as a thick question, just a thick answer  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 21 August 2014, 07:31

Cheers Kevin

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 24 August 2014, 23:01

admired its brown paintwork, trim and glass.
Oh the joys of living on a building site…  :cry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Aidey on 29 August 2014, 12:22

got really downhearted when i saw a few light scratches on the alloys.... :sick:
seems to be in the top coat maybe done by a chipping or twig on the road ...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Freakodeluxe on 31 August 2014, 20:43

Just picked up my 4 month old ex demo GTI yesterday, drove it back to Aberdeen from Birmingham trying not to get any more points.
Washed her today, will do a full detail when I get the time. I've also noted some light scratches on one of the alloys, a bit of polish improved things but might get it touched up as I'm anal about my rims. Sweet motor though, a lot quicker than I thought she would be.   

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Bluefloyd on 31 August 2014, 23:08

Reached 1000 miles today so I went for a hard drive down some country lanes where I live. Highly enjoyable but the major brake fade I suffered was not so impressive. Although I won't be driving like that too often, I wanted to test the handling on the limit and she passed the test with ease. :evil:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 01 September 2014, 01:34

got smoked by a Mk3 which wasn't to shabby at 8.806 and 271.24kmh into a head wind

(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/wigit71/RUR/30174e94-f261-4199-8f77-689cef6d23f5_zps66d5b7bc.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: marnie on 01 September 2014, 11:52

Saved the original VW floor mats for when I replace the car. Fitted black mats with red stitching and GTI logo. Can't complain at the quality for under £25.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mrs Stretts on 01 September 2014, 13:53

Collected my GTi from the dealers & discovered I also had three years free servicing thrown in.  :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: virginVWman on 01 September 2014, 17:44

Warning lights came on regarding low oil levels so had to top up after 13, 500 miles. Should have checked this well before the warning came up

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 01 September 2014, 18:44

Quote from: virginVWman on 01 September 2014, 17:44

Warning lights came on regarding low oil levels so had to top up after 13, 500 miles. Should have checked this well before the warning came up

Are you on longlife servicing, or has your low oil light come up literally 3500 miles after standard service 1? If on standard service, i'd suggest VW topped it up on the low end after oil change if you never previously needed a top-up between new and service 1. Either that or you have a small oil leak because they didn't tighten the drain nut back up properly with a new compressible copper washer/tightened up the new oil filter following service 1.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: virginVWman on 01 September 2014, 18:54

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 01 September 2014, 18:44

Quote from: virginVWman on 01 September 2014, 17:44

Warning lights came on regarding low oil levels so had to top up after 13, 500 miles. Should have checked this well before the warning came up

Are you on longlife servicing, or has your low oil light come up literally 3500 miles after standard service 1? If on standard service, i'd suggest VW topped it up on the low end after oil change if you never previously needed a top-up between new and service 1. Either that or you have a small oil leak because they didn't tighten the drain nut back up properly with a new compressible copper washer/tightened up the new oil filter following service 1.

Terrible for me to admit this bit I dont actually know. When I had the audi they would always call me to arrange or let me know of the impending service or it would appear on the car. Maybe it will be a service come November, a year since ive haf the var. I cant remember being spoken to about anything other than a standard service. On another forum I read that this is common for such a new car to just drink oil. Never have any puddles when I leave in the morning so no leak I wouldnt have thought. Think a call to vw servicing dept tomorrows in order.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 01 September 2014, 19:05

Quote from: virginVWman on 01 September 2014, 18:54

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 01 September 2014, 18:44

Quote from: virginVWman on 01 September 2014, 17:44

Warning lights came on regarding low oil levels so had to top up after 13, 500 miles. Should have checked this well before the warning came up

Are you on longlife servicing, or has your low oil light come up literally 3500 miles after standard service 1? If on standard service, i'd suggest VW topped it up on the low end after oil change if you never previously needed a top-up between new and service 1. Either that or you have a small oil leak because they didn't tighten the drain nut back up properly with a new compressible copper washer/tightened up the new oil filter following service 1.

Terrible for me to admit this bit I dont actually know. When I had the audi they would always call me to arrange or let me know of the impending service or it would appear on the car. I cant remember being spoken to about anything other than a standard service. On another forum I read that this is common for such a new car to just drink oil. Never have any puddles when I leave in the morning so no leak I wouldnt have thought. Think a call to vw servicing dept tomorrows in order

VWs are set-up for long-life servicing at the factory - the computer is set that way and they are filled with long life oil. The dealers usually change the regime to annual (time/distance) so they get regular revenue from you. If you paid for a service pack (or got one free) you should definitely be on time and distance. If you were on time and distance, you should be getting a 1000 mile countdown for service one from 8400 miles, ending at 9400 miles when the car wants a service. If the car hasn't asked for a service yet, you should be on long life, and the car may not ask for one until 18k miles.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Aidey on 03 September 2014, 15:24

Looked in envy at the entertainment system in my Mrs new polo which is much better than the one in the GTi  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 03 September 2014, 20:22

Quote from: Mrs Stretts on 01 September 2014, 13:53

Collected my GTi from the dealers & discovered I also had three years free servicing thrown in.  :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:

Where's the photo's ???

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 03 September 2014, 20:49

(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/Mobile%20Uploads/20140903_170951_zps9it5ospd.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140903_170951_zps9it5ospd.jpg.html)   W....t.....f..... vw plastics at their finest!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GerryD on 03 September 2014, 21:37

Well I picked mine up.    :cool:
Put the new mats in to save the floor and had a 15 mile run to get used to it.

Cars are so complicated now!   :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: matchboy on 04 September 2014, 16:52

Quote from: Aidey on 03 September 2014, 15:24

Looked in envy at the entertainment system in my Mrs new polo which is much better than the one in the GTi  :rolleyes:

My missus picked up her new GTD two days ago, and she has the DNS Pro - it is so much better than the DNS - I'm jealous too  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GolfTi on 06 September 2014, 20:16

Kerbed an Austin alloy yesterday, now running on the space saver for a few days while it's being refurbed.
 :embarrassed: :embarrassed: :embarrassed:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTI-J on 07 September 2014, 22:10

Cut the bottom out of a large plant pot of the right diameter and sprayed my rear wheel hubs with a few coats of high temp paint and some Gtenique magic to prevent them rusting.


(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh568/flygti1/imagejpg1_zps8c73f8e9.jpg) (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/flygti1/media/imagejpg1_zps8c73f8e9.jpg.html)



(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh568/flygti1/imagejpg2_zps49161f5b.jpg) (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/flygti1/media/imagejpg2_zps49161f5b.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 08 September 2014, 11:28

Quote from: GTI-J on 07 September 2014, 22:10

Cut the bottom out of a large plant pot of the right diameter and sprayed my rear wheel hubs with a few coats of high temp paint and some Gtenique magic to prevent them rusting.


(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh568/flygti1/imagejpg1_zps8c73f8e9.jpg) (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/flygti1/media/imagejpg1_zps8c73f8e9.jpg.html)



(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh568/flygti1/imagejpg2_zps49161f5b.jpg) (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/flygti1/media/imagejpg2_zps49161f5b.jpg.html)

Thats genius! Looks great  :smiley: :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 08 September 2014, 12:54

That is an awesome idea!!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTI-J on 08 September 2014, 23:26

Thanks, it certainly saved a lot of time and a roll or two of masking tape!  :smug:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: valvebounce on 11 September 2014, 21:37

Nice idea to stop the exposed part corroding. Did you mask off the threads and the wheel clamping face too or remove the paint before re-fitting the wheel?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTI-J on 11 September 2014, 22:51

Quote from: valvebounce on 11 September 2014, 21:37

Nice idea to stop the exposed part corroding. Did you mask off the threads and the wheel clamping face too or remove the paint before re-fitting the wheel?

Yep, used cotton wool to mask off the bolt threads and masking tape to cover the hub centre and small screw head. Painted everything else with several coats so should be good for at least 3-4 years.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mihaelo1 on 14 September 2014, 17:49

Today i have cleaned my GTD with foam lance and snow foam (Chemicalguys Honeydew Snow) :smiley: I think result is great. I am still very satisfied with my car because it is powerful + easy to drive + economical=GREAT CAR!

(http://shrani.si/t/1P/DP/1rbhxiww/20140914084237.jpg) (http://shrani.si/?1P/DP/1rbhxiww/20140914084237.jpg)

(http://shrani.si/t/1u/jj/2vThv74x/20140914084243.jpg) (http://shrani.si/?1u/jj/2vThv74x/20140914084243.jpg)

(http://shrani.si/t/2P/QE/2rtciG1Q/20140914084250.jpg) (http://shrani.si/?2P/QE/2rtciG1Q/20140914084250.jpg)

(http://shrani.si/t/36/oy/3ZZYtYZ6/20140914160303.jpg) (http://shrani.si/?36/oy/3ZZYtYZ6/20140914160303.jpg)

(http://shrani.si/t/2E/eQ/tQzRIV9/20140914160457.jpg) (http://shrani.si/?2E/eQ/tQzRIV9/20140914160457.jpg)

(http://shrani.si/t/2G/Bw/4lSpKZDv/20140914160703.jpg) (http://shrani.si/?2G/Bw/4lSpKZDv/20140914160703.jpg)

(http://shrani.si/t/1y/bJ/2nHAWSrr/20140914160751.jpg) (http://shrani.si/?1y/bJ/2nHAWSrr/20140914160751.jpg)

(http://shrani.si/t/2c/C6/1v9H8S00/20140914161036.jpg) (http://shrani.si/?2c/C6/1v9H8S00/20140914161036.jpg)

(http://shrani.si/t/2W/ru/1MHskATo/20140914160910.jpg) (http://shrani.si/?2W/ru/1MHskATo/20140914160910.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTD_777 on 14 September 2014, 18:41

I love that colour! What is it?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 14 September 2014, 18:47

Quote from: GTD_777 on 14 September 2014, 18:41

I love that colour! What is it?

Looks like Reflex Silver

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mihaelo1 on 14 September 2014, 19:25

Quote from: GTD_777 on 14 September 2014, 18:41

I love that colour! What is it?

It is tungsten silver colour.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: virginVWman on 17 September 2014, 11:04

Bird sh*t appears on my car and with the flys imbedded in to the bonnet after serious motorway driving I thought id find a quiet street to get the auto glm and a microfiber cloth out. Some jake roles by in a shed on wheels and shouts out the window at me "you one of these c*nts who takes pride in your car pal?" A short and abbrubt reaponse from me and he drove off Lol. Didnt realise it was a crime nor frowned upon to look after a car these days  :shocked:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 17 September 2014, 13:05

Unfortunately they will be the same f***wits who park next to your car and open the door up on it. My answer would have been what's it got to do with you? Boils my p*44 a4seholes like that.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: virginVWman on 17 September 2014, 13:48

Quote from: mcmaddy on 17 September 2014, 13:05

Unfortunately they will be the same f***wits who park next to your car and open the door up on it. My answer would have been what's it got to do with you? Boils my p*44 a4seholes like that.

Couldn't agree more! Had many an idiot lean their door on mine when im in the damn car.

My cousin is really in to detailing and he gets the odd thing shouted at him in a new housing estate in a decent enough area for spending hours cleaning his Audi. He literally takes off his alloys every quarter for a deep clean.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jammy1 on 17 September 2014, 18:17

Discovered that the parcel shelf fits beneath the boot floor.  Awesome!

(http://flic.kr/p/oYNjtt)

http://flic.kr/p/oYNjtt (http://flic.kr/p/oYNjtt)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 17 September 2014, 18:31

Took my gtd in for its first service and they decided to keep it overnight. Service is fine but they are investigating suspension noises. Dropped cast of at 9.30am this morning and when I rang at 2.30pm they'd just finished the service. Not the first time this has happened at same dealership where car not even touched till afternoon instead of when I take the car in. On the plus side I do have a brand new scirocco r line instead of an Up. Hopefully getting car back tomorrow.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: marnie on 17 September 2014, 19:25

Found out that the audio from a movie playing on a tablet can be Bluetoothed through the CMS system.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Misterp on 17 September 2014, 22:10

Quote from: Jammy1 on 17 September 2014, 18:17

Discovered that the parcel shelf fits beneath the boot floor.  Awesome!

(http://flic.kr/p/oYNjtt)

http://flic.kr/p/oYNjtt (http://flic.kr/p/oYNjtt)

Now this I have to try.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Pixelmix on 17 September 2014, 22:36

Quote

Discovered that the parcel shelf fits beneath the boot floor.  Awesome!

That's excellent. I have bikes in the back quite often, so that will be handy. :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dereks on 18 September 2014, 08:26

Quote from: Pixelmix on 17 September 2014, 22:36

Quote

Discovered that the parcel shelf fits beneath the boot floor.  Awesome!

That's excellent. I have bikes in the back quite often, so that will be handy. :)

I only noticed after returning from holiday that I could lower the floor cover and get all the suitcases in :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GolfTi on 19 September 2014, 22:19

The parcel shelf only fits under the boot floor if the floor is in the higher position, if the boot floor is lowered and you still want to remove the parcel shelf it fits quite well behind the back seat after a bit of jiggling.
5 door.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: marnie on 21 September 2014, 23:14

Stalled the engine while reversing into my drive and found it immediately restarts itself!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 22 September 2014, 08:45

Spent the weekend giving the car a full clay then a polishing with AF Tripple, followed by a coat of C2V3, following my very stupid decision to leave my car parked under a large tree most of last week whilst at a hotel on a company course, to come back after 4 days to find it covered in sap  :angry: The paintwork was like sandpaper. Gave me a good excuse to polish out a number of small scratches the car had picked up over it's first year, so it probably needed doing anyway.

Also fitted the front door courtesy lights in the lower door panel, following kevinm's great guide on here. Very pleased with the result and gives a really good amount of illumination down on the floor (white light) and as an active reflector (red light) to show the door opened. Compliments the ambient lighting really well.

As the GTI's and GTD's (and the "R" for that matter) are VW's premium Golf models, they should have really come with these as standard, as even the lower model Audi A3's have them !

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 22 September 2014, 18:36

Just swapped my back wheels for fronts. The former fronts have about 3mm left on them - hopefully they'll last out legal on the backs to March when I should be picking up my new R. All in took 3/4 of an hour. Just as testament to how rigidly the electronic handbrake holds the back wheels, I was able to fully tighten the back wheels while they were off the ground, and no movement of the wheels while doing so. 3/4 of an hour all in, including remembering how all the tools go back into the jack holding block of Polystyrene and getting the spare back in the car and secured. Thought that was good going.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kenny.c on 22 September 2014, 22:49

Finally got round to booking some paint correction and Gtechniq treatments.....

(http://i926.photobucket.com/albums/ad108/ian5858/2014-09-22132054_zpsf1e39bd6.jpg)

Ken

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kenny.c on 29 September 2014, 12:57

Fitted and coded some heated washer jets.....

(http://i926.photobucket.com/albums/ad108/ian5858/IMAG0016_zps54ab26e1.jpg)

Thanks to mihaelo1...coded for all 4 rear light clusters to act as brake lights...

STG09 (Central Electronics)> Access Authorisation: 31347 > Adaptation Channels> Channel (8 )-Leuchte27 NSL RC6-Lichtfunktion C27" > "Brake light on" set (default: nicht aktiv)

 STG09 (Central Electronics)> Access Authorisation: 31347 > Adaptation Channels > Channel (10)-Leuchte27 NSL RC6-Dimming CD27" > on 100 Set(default: 0)

Good day
Ken

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mihaelo1 on 29 September 2014, 19:18

Quote from: kenny.c on 29 September 2014, 12:57

Thanks to mihaelo1...coded for all 4 rear light clusters to act as brake lights...

Great. Looks better doesnt?  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mihaelo1 on 29 September 2014, 19:31

Yesterday i have protected my GTD with Hydro2 from CarPro. Result is great and my car is now well protected and it looks better - it has more shine :whistle:.

Here is bottle of Hydro2 (500ml)

(http://shrani.si/t/1r/5H/1jqEZLma/20140928110446.jpg) (http://shrani.si/?1r/5H/1jqEZLma/20140928110446.jpg)

You need sprayer bottle

(http://shrani.si/t/w/6X/lnpp7hi/20140928110501.jpg) (http://shrani.si/?w/6X/lnpp7hi/20140928110501.jpg)

Car must be washed first

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Hydro2 on the car

(http://shrani.si/t/1W/yW/Pi74yXU/20140928091051.jpg) (http://shrani.si/?1W/yW/Pi74yXU/20140928091051.jpg)

Here is the final result

(http://shrani.si/t/3w/fY/2OAKNmHa/20140928105909.jpg) (http://shrani.si/?3w/fY/2OAKNmHa/20140928105909.jpg)

and here is short movie what Hydro2 can do :cool:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WSOQ5_Uwkk

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kenny.c on 29 September 2014, 19:38

Quote from: mihaelo1 on 29 September 2014, 19:18

Quote from: kenny.c on 29 September 2014, 12:57

Thanks to mihaelo1...coded for all 4 rear light clusters to act as brake lights...

Great. Looks better doesnt?  :cool:

Yes great tweak...thanks for the info...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 02 October 2014, 09:59

dropped her off for a 10k service, courtesy car is a new scirocco tdi with dsg...

Now im assuming its a 150bhp as its a courtesy car, plus it doesnt look too special. I like the boost gauges although a little pointless, but the rest of the interior scream last gen, the mfd is straight out of my mk2 FL leon and annoyingly it looks like it was specifically built for LHD cars as the satnav literally tilts towards the passenger seat!

As for the DSG, i dont know if its just cos its a diesel but i dont like it, it stays in gear far too long for no reason when your hammering it and i was surprised how slow the responses were on the gear change, even in sport mode. Ride is nice though, very comforting although i certainly miss my brakes coming up to a corner lol.

I will say one thing though it is faster than i thought it would be, dont know if thats a plus point for the new tdi's or the dsg though

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kenny.c on 02 October 2014, 10:04

Is you car remapped...?? If so id be interested to hear if they pick up on it..?

Thanks
Ken

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 02 October 2014, 10:05

no buddy its not yet, still waiting for my intercooler to turn up :sad:

There is a large exhaust and intake on it, which they might notice  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kenny.c on 02 October 2014, 10:17

Quote from: GrahamFR on 02 October 2014, 10:05

no buddy its not yet, still waiting for my intercooler to turn up :sad:

There is a large exhaust and intake on it, which they might notice  :grin:

LOL...nice....im interested if VW UK are using the TD1 flag.....things like exhausts and filters, suspension are down to "dealer discretion" to report. The TD1 flag is totally out of the dealers hands once the car gets plugged in.

Thanks for your reply.

Ken

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 02 October 2014, 10:20

Oh i got springs too  :grin: i dont think they like my car tbh ive ruined it lol they tried telling me that now ive lowered it (15mm btw) my radar wont work... o...k then pal if you say so

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dirvy on 07 October 2014, 13:45

Turned on heated seat for first time since last winter.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 10 October 2014, 00:08

made a pit stop

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JBirchy on 10 October 2014, 08:59

Had my wing mirror smashed off this morning on the way to work by a woman in a Yaris who strayed on my side of the road. Nowhere I could go to avoid it...

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/birchyboy87/2014-10-10081354HDR_zpseab1f926.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/birchyboy87/media/2014-10-10081354HDR_zpseab1f926.jpg.html)

Motor works fine and luckily no damage to the door so I think its just the red outer cover, black lower casing and the indicator housing.

Anyone know a trusted supplier where I can get one? Luckily the lady stopped and admitted liability and said she will cover the costs.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: peterdoherty on 10 October 2014, 10:28

Quote from: JBirchy on 10 October 2014, 08:59

Had my wing mirror smashed off this morning on the way to work by a woman in a Yaris who strayed on my side of the road. Nowhere I could go to avoid it...

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/birchyboy87/2014-10-10081354HDR_zpseab1f926.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/birchyboy87/media/2014-10-10081354HDR_zpseab1f926.jpg.html)

Motor works fine and luckily no damage to the door so I think its just the red outer cover, black lower casing and the indicator housing.

Anyone know a trusted supplier where I can get one? Luckily the lady stopped and admitted liability and said she will cover the costs.

If she admits and will pay costs the only place I'd be going is the dealers for a proper quote.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JBirchy on 10 October 2014, 10:41

Quote from: peterdoherty on 10 October 2014, 10:28

Quote from: JBirchy on 10 October 2014, 08:59

Had my wing mirror smashed off this morning on the way to work by a woman in a Yaris who strayed on my side of the road. Nowhere I could go to avoid it...

Motor works fine and luckily no damage to the door so I think its just the red outer cover, black lower casing and the indicator housing.

Anyone know a trusted supplier where I can get one? Luckily the lady stopped and admitted liability and said she will cover the costs.

If she admits and will pay costs the only place I'd be going is the dealers for a proper quote.

Yeah done that... £333.88 inc. VAT for the part, unpainted, not fitted.

The problem I think I'll have is although she admitted liability at the scene, there were no witnesses other than my wife and her passenger. I reckon she'll have had a think about it and will now deny it was her fault.

Not only that, now I've had the chance to have a proper look there is also damage to the door so I have a feeling it will be an insurance job. It has to be perfect.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 10 October 2014, 13:00

I was involved in an incident like that years ago. I was driving my dad's old Granada Estate and a car coming the other way went wide around a car parked on his side, I had no-where to go and there was nothing on my side, so he was in my lane. Wing mirrors clashed and I stopped a short distance up the road (so as not to block the road, with the parked car on the other side). After a quick check, the spring-loaded Granada wing mirror was confirmed as undamaged and bounced back into place. The other car had not stopped. It was out of mind, no harm to the Granada and 3 weeks later my dad got a letter from the bobbys claiming that he'd had an accident in the car and not stopped (they must've hung around long enough to get the reg).

The bobbys came round for a statement, the other side's version of events was that I drove around the parked car on my side of the road and hadn't stopped at all. As it turned out, their wing mirror was smashed to smithereens, but with no independent witnesses either side, it was my word against theirs. Passengers do not count as witnesses as they are not independent.

This person may well think about it and deny any wrong-doing if there's door damage to pay for too, probably thinking initially it would only be a £150 fix. Might be best to tell your insurance to pursue it as a proper claim to avoid any back-tracking.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 10 October 2014, 14:21

Quote from: JBirchy on 10 October 2014, 10:41

£333.88 inc. VAT for the part, unpainted, not fitted.

I'd love to take the complete parts list and ask my dealer for a quote for them all.

I reckon my Golf would probably cost 150k in bits and 75k to put it together.

Robbing bastids!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Tornado8 on 10 October 2014, 19:50

Just fitted GFB DV+ diverter valve. Easy to fit. Now ready for more boost eg stage 2 revo or similar :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 5552north on 10 October 2014, 19:53

Car had its first service today and got the dealer to code the sound actuator output down to zero, no more false noises and done for free, happy days.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 11 October 2014, 07:44

Quote from: JBirchy on 10 October 2014, 10:41

Quote from: peterdoherty on 10 October 2014, 10:28

Quote from: JBirchy on 10 October 2014, 08:59

Had my wing mirror smashed off this morning on the way to work by a woman in a Yaris who strayed on my side of the road. Nowhere I could go to avoid it...

Motor works fine and luckily no damage to the door so I think its just the red outer cover, black lower casing and the indicator housing.

Anyone know a trusted supplier where I can get one? Luckily the lady stopped and admitted liability and said she will cover the costs.

If she admits and will pay costs the only place I'd be going is the dealers for a proper quote.

Yeah done that... £333.88 inc. VAT for the part, unpainted, not fitted.

The problem I think I'll have is although she admitted liability at the scene, there were no witnesses other than my wife and her passenger. I reckon she'll have had a think about it and will now deny it was her fault.

Not only that, now I've had the chance to have a proper look there is also damage to the door so I have a feeling it will be an insurance job. It has to be perfect.

I would just pay for the repairs if you can't find the other person and under no circumstances tell your insurance. Your premiums will increase no matter what as you're more likely to have another accident now according to them.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 11 October 2014, 09:16

Your premium will increase on your insurance usually by no more than £30 (unless you're with Elephant/Churchill group) for a non-fault claim, and it's only be for a year, maybe 2. Compare that with (including door damage) maybe paying out £700 all in if the woman that hit you backtracks on her story. £700 saved vs £60 on 2 years premiums.

If you're in any doubt as to how much it will put your premium up by, try getting a few quotes on the Meerkat comparison site, with and without a declared non-fault accident and see the difference for any given insurer.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 11 October 2014, 12:11

The fact that you've got to admit to these claims up to 5 years gives the insurance company licence to bump up the premium whether it was your fault or not.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: marnie on 11 October 2014, 13:56

Anybody with any sense will fit a dashcam.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 11 October 2014, 14:02

Quote from: marnie on 11 October 2014, 13:56

Anybody with any sense will fit a dashcam.

Do these run off batteries or can you hide the cables?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: marnie on 11 October 2014, 15:18

Exonian. I have mine fitted in front of the interior mirror. The cable is hidden under the head lining and the front door seal. Then it's under the carpet to the 12v socket. I have a multiway adapter in the armrest storage, that's why there is a curly cord.

(http://i1274.photobucket.com/albums/y422/marniecrittle/_1060249_zps988e3576.jpg) (http://s1274.photobucket.com/user/marniecrittle/media/_1060249_zps988e3576.jpg.html)(http://i1274.photobucket.com/albums/y422/marniecrittle/_1060250_zps3706b85b.jpg) (http://s1274.photobucket.com/user/marniecrittle/media/_1060250_zps3706b85b.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JBirchy on 13 October 2014, 17:25

Well guys I've been very lucky, and the events after my mirror was smashed off has slightly restored my faith that there are still some good people knocking about! The owners of the other car have decided to go through the insurance and have admitted full liability for the damage (He sent me a text to make sure I had it in writing). Within 10 mins of the text, I had a call from their insurance company (Direct Line) accepting full liability from their POV and arranging full details to allow them to get my car sorted.

Saturday morning I had a call from their repair team, booking to collect my car from my place of work on Wednesday morning, followed by a call from Enterprise who will be dropping a hire car off on Wednesday afternoon.

I can't fault the way it's been dealt with so far, and fair play to the owners of the other car for dealing with it in the right way.

Let's hope the repair is up to standard... I won't be accepting it back until it is!

I will most certainly be fitting dash cams to both mine and my wifes cars ASAP.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr Savage on 13 October 2014, 17:38

Don't forget that some insurance companies classify dash cams as a modification to your vehicle and need to be declared.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 13 October 2014, 20:27

Quote from: Mr Savage on 13 October 2014, 17:38

Don't forget that some insurance companies classify dash cams as a modification to your vehicle and need to be declared.

Seriously? That's as bad as winter tyres being a mod with some insurance companies.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 13 October 2014, 20:30

Birchy: Once fault is established by the insurance companies, the side at fault will rush to get you a replacement rental of equivalent class to yours (or sometimes better). They don't want to give the non-fault side's legal  protection the chance to supply you with a car of their own at arse-rape weekly fees. It's the one good thing to come out of these legal cover sharks operating, blame is usually very quickly established.

When my 2 week old MK5 170TDI got clattered by a bus in 2007, my side's legal cover sorted me a billy-basic Golf 105TDI at the eye-watering daily rate of £93 cost to the bus company's insurance (although you did get Sat/Sun free if you had it for the week - how generous!  :grin:).

When my Scirocco got clattered, the other side were offering me a generous daily allowance at my local enterprise within 1/2 an hour of the incident. Enterprise insisted on spending every penny of the allowance by forcing me into a Merc ML350! Too bad it sat on the drive and did nowt when the whiplash kicked in hard.

Re the Road Hawk cam - giving it some serious thought, you can get a permanently wired lead to tap into the glovebox for £15. Some insurance companies may decide there's more risk of someone breaking into your car to pinch it than it recording a non-fault event and absolving you in a claim. I suppose it depends on your insurer. Perhaps they'd be happy for you to have one on the assumption that you don't leave it on view in the car when it is unattended (in much the same way as a portable sat-nav left in the car could be viewed by an insurance company).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 16 October 2014, 21:16

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 13 October 2014, 20:30

Re the Road Hawk cam - giving it some serious thought, you can get a permanently wired lead to tap into the glovebox for £15. Some insurance companies may decide there's more risk of someone breaking into your car to pinch it than it recording a non-fault event and absolving you in a claim. I suppose it depends on your insurer. Perhaps they'd be happy for you to have one on the assumption that you don't leave it on view in the car when it is unattended (in much the same way as a portable sat-nav left in the car could be viewed by an insurance company).

Dash cam for sale, £40  :whistle:

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=270580.0 (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=270580.0)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 16 October 2014, 21:37

Thanks Monsta, but I like my DAB too. Will probably get a camera when the R arrives, if the insurance company doesn't want to penalise me for having one.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: peterdoherty on 17 October 2014, 17:48

New front boots.... Michelin PS3's

(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f154/petercdoherty/photo_zps73eefe7a.jpg) (http://s47.photobucket.com/user/petercdoherty/media/photo_zps73eefe7a.jpg.html)

Massive grip difference between them and the Bridgestones - bye bye tramping!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 17 October 2014, 18:10

Quote from: peterdoherty on 17 October 2014, 17:48

New front boots.... Michelin PS3's

(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f154/petercdoherty/photo_zps73eefe7a.jpg) (http://s47.photobucket.com/user/petercdoherty/media/photo_zps73eefe7a.jpg.html)

Massive grip difference between them and the Bridgestones - bye bye tramping!

Aye, a lot cheaper than buying an R (which may still come with sh!tty Bridgestones).  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 17 October 2014, 18:23

Maybe Bridgestones on the GTI and GTD has been a clever ploy by VW to get us all into Rs and other 4WD VWs?  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 17 October 2014, 19:12

Aww I still have 4 mm left on my bridgestones :( my f1s are in the garage waiting for me :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 17 October 2014, 19:50

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 17 October 2014, 18:23

Maybe Bridgestones on the GTI and GTD has been a clever ploy by VW to get us all into Rs and other 4WD VWs?  :whistle:

That'll only be any use if their lateral grip is better than their forward traction grip!!!  :grin:

Quote from: marnie on 11 October 2014, 15:18

Exonian. I have mine fitted in front of the interior mirror. The cable is hidden under the head lining and the front door seal. Then it's under the carpet to the 12v socket. I have a multiway adapter in the armrest storage, that's why there is a curly cord.

Thanks, pretty neat and something I'm going to look into  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jimble on 17 October 2014, 22:19

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 17 October 2014, 18:23

Maybe Bridgestones on the GTI and GTD has been a clever ploy by VW to get us all into Rs and other 4WD VWs?  :whistle:

The R comes on Bridgestones too. :'(

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 18 October 2014, 11:40

Quote from: Jimble on 17 October 2014, 22:19

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 17 October 2014, 18:23

Maybe Bridgestones on the GTI and GTD has been a clever ploy by VW to get us all into Rs and other 4WD VWs?  :whistle:

The R comes on Bridgestones too. :'(

You might have better luck on the 18" Cadiz than the 19" Pretorias. Everyone on Prets seems to be getting Potenzas, are we still experiencing the mix of tyres on the 18" GTI/GTD and now R cars that we were a year ago (Conti 2/Dunlop SP01/Pirelli P7 and Bridgestones?) I hope so. This time around i'm not putting up with Potenza's, i'll have them off and sold on day 1 if my R comes with them.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 18 October 2014, 11:53

Tell Mick you don't want the car if it arrives with bridgestones on. Ask him to change them before hand over.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 19 October 2014, 10:25

Today my car has a flat battery.
Lack of use.
Time to put breakdown cover to good use! 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JBirchy on 21 October 2014, 15:08

For the first time since I collected my GTI in March I tried 'Eco' mode. I never thought I'd use it but curiosity got the better of me whilst visiting a customer about 80 miles away this morning, and I was surprised, and very impressed by it.

The way the coasting function works is very impressive and I like the way it picks the gear back up to give you engine braking as soon as you hit the brake pedal.

So much so, on a 160-mile round trip I averaged 38mpg on a mix of Motorway/Stop Start and rush hour A-Road driving.

Excellent.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: marnie on 21 October 2014, 21:57

Did a trip home from Gt. Yarmouth yesterday. Same mix of roads and traffic. This was in normal mode in a GTI I thrashed as hard as I could for the first 20 miles from new and it still hasn't used any oil.
(http://i1274.photobucket.com/albums/y422/marniecrittle/IMG_1179_zps05977ddc.jpg) (http://s1274.photobucket.com/user/marniecrittle/media/IMG_1179_zps05977ddc.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Fabio Bignose on 22 October 2014, 07:14

Had new rear shock absorbers fitted (DCC suspension)

Took the car in a few weeks ago due to creaking type noises and a search revealed that there is a re- worked shock available for my chassis number.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 22 October 2014, 08:12

Interesting you have DCC Fabio. My dealership denied all knowledge of a different damper on mine! A stern phone call me thinks today.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 22 October 2014, 08:28

+1 Mcmaddy, my dealer has always told me there are no outstanding 'recall' things on my car and its dcc too and ive ALWAYS had a creak!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: marnie on 22 October 2014, 10:53

With regard to dashcams and insurance . I informed my insurer and they made a note on my policy and said it did not affect my premium. They didn't ask me to remove it when not in use and it's useful to have it wired in for leaving running in carparks, mine isn't. There is a shut off in the wired in unit to prevent the car battery being depleted. I had it in my previous car for two years before transferring it to the GTI and being in front of the mirror it's not obvious to a casual glance. I leave it in place permanently.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 22 October 2014, 16:11

I finally got my flat battery attended to and decided to take the GTI for a 4AM spin to get some charge in the cells.
I know the GTI lives completely in the shadow of the R now but 'damn', the GTI is still a mighty good car on a cold damp dark morning.
Damn it's good.
Damn!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 22 October 2014, 16:31

Quote from: Exonian on 22 October 2014, 16:11

I finally got my flat battery attended to and decided to take the GTI for a 4AM spin to get some charge in the cells.
I know the GTI lives completely in the shadow of the R now but 'damn', the GTI is still a mighty good car on a cold damp dark morning.
Damn it's good.
Damn!

Maybe you should drive it more Mr Ex  :wink: :kiss:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 22 October 2014, 17:36

Quote from: Booth11 on 22 October 2014, 16:31

Quote from: Exonian on 22 October 2014, 16:11

I finally got my flat battery attended to and decided to take the GTI for a 4AM spin to get some charge in the cells.
I know the GTI lives completely in the shadow of the R now but 'damn', the GTI is still a mighty good car on a cold damp dark morning.
Damn it's good.
Damn!

Maybe you should drive it more Mr Ex  :wink: :kiss:

I've been a busy bunny Fraulein Boothypoohs or I would.
Mind you if I did I'd only get bored of it and feel the urge to join you 'common as muck' 7R types!
 :tongue:
 :smug:

 :grin:

Hope all is well at home for you [bunchofflowers smiley]

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr Savage on 22 October 2014, 19:10

The GTI is a mighty machine. The "giveaway" cheap R's have just stolen it's thunder for the time being.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 22 October 2014, 20:08

Quote from: Exonian on 22 October 2014, 17:36

Quote from: Booth11 on 22 October 2014, 16:31

Maybe you should drive it more Mr Ex  :wink: :kiss:

I've been a busy bunny Fraulein Boothypoohs or I would.
Mind you if I did I'd only get bored of it and feel the urge to join you 'common as muck' 7R types!
 :tongue:
 :smug:

 :grin:

Hope all is well at home for you [bunchofflowers smiley]

 :grin: :grin:  yeah, the R's exclusivity is diminishing at the speed of light  :cry:  stick with your 'rare' GTI  :wink:
 
On the home front, partner's treatment hopefully in final phase, and looking ahead to better times  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GolfTi on 22 October 2014, 21:58

Seen R Polos and Tiguans. Not particularly sporty.


 :huh: :huh: :huh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 23 October 2014, 07:40

Tiguan and polo are r line not R as in the golf. Totally different model.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Misterp on 23 October 2014, 09:01

Scuffed my front left rim. Some plonk at a two lane roundabout decides to pull in to my lane I swerve to avoid him and I go over the curb but in doing so scuff the outside of my rim badly. I was in a rush so I didn't stop until I get to the petrol station thinking tyre has taken the brunt of the force. Lo and behold a 3 inch scuff. Not impressed!! Now I need to find a diamond cut alloy repair specialist any one know of one in or around birmingham.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 23 October 2014, 09:41

the wheel specialist on tyburn road is the best ones ive ever been too when i used to change the colour of my alloys on my leon. i know they do diamond cutting too but had no experience of it. bit pricey but you get what you pay for.

Also today, dropped the car off at the garage as it looks like when they built the drivers door they did it on a dark friday afternoon, the garage admits it looks crap and creaks and are rebuilding it for me under warranty. So todays courtesy car is a new passat estate (old model actually) but another tdi dsg, this one i like better than the scirocco tho, maybe because its not trying to be sporty. lovely comfy barge  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Misterp on 23 October 2014, 16:09

Quote from: GrahamFR on 23 October 2014, 09:41

the wheel specialist on tyburn road is the best ones ive ever been too when i used to change the colour of my alloys on my leon. i know they do diamond cutting too but had no experience of it. bit pricey but you get what you pay for.

Also today, dropped the car off at the garage as it looks like when they built the drivers door they did it on a dark friday afternoon, the garage admits it looks crap and creaks and are rebuilding it for me under warranty. So todays courtesy car is a new passat estate (old model actually) but another tdi dsg, this one i like better than the scirocco tho, maybe because its not trying to be sporty. lovely comfy barge  :cool:

Thanks graham. They have quoted me 160 plus vat with a 7-10 day turnaround. I need summat quicker and cheaper.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 23 October 2014, 16:36

http://www.midlandsmars.co.uk/alloywheel.php

well thats what cheaper and quicker looks like lol.

How bad is it? Could a mobile bloke just touch it up?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 23 October 2014, 16:52

Quote from: Booth11 on 22 October 2014, 20:08

 
On the home front, partner's treatment hopefully in final phase, and looking ahead to better times  :smiley:

Good news Madamoiselle Boothette, still got everything crossed for you all and better times just around the corner.



You'll soon be able to cure my insomnia with your 7R 'detailing' stories!    :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 23 October 2014, 18:51

Quote from: Exonian on 23 October 2014, 16:52

Quote from: Booth11 on 22 October 2014, 20:08

 
On the home front, partner's treatment hopefully in final phase, and looking ahead to better times  :smiley:

Good news Madamoiselle Boothette, still got everything crossed for you all and better times just around the corner.

You'll soon be able to cure my insomnia with your 7R 'detailing' stories!    :laugh:

C'mon, you know you love those threads, Herr X.  Best steer clear of the detailing section unless you fancy slipping into a perpetual coma  :grin:

Course I realise detailing is hardly your priority since your GTI rarely makes it out of the garage  :tongue:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 23 October 2014, 22:45

That section is blocked from access as soon as I log in Prinzessin Booth!
The mere thought of people randomly quoting product names and methods of application just fills me with zzzzzzzzzzzz...


Sorry, nodded off there!

Garages, yes, don't talk to me about garages... Grrrrrrr

And you'll be pleased to know that for the third day on the trot my little brown GTI has been coming to work with me! I'm so proud of myself right now!!!  :lipsrsealed:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 24 October 2014, 14:03

Quote from: Exonian on 23 October 2014, 22:45

That section is blocked from access as soon as I log in Prinzessin Booth!
The mere thought of people randomly quoting product names and methods of application just fills me with zzzzzzzzzzzz...

Sorry, nodded off there!

Garages, yes, don't talk to me about garages... Grrrrrrr
And you'll be pleased to know that for the third day on the trot my little brown GTI has been coming to work with me! I'm so proud of myself right now!!!  :lipsrsealed:

Garage problems...?  elaborate   :huh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 24 October 2014, 15:39

Quote from: Booth11 on 24 October 2014, 14:03

Quote from: Exonian on 23 October 2014, 22:45

That section is blocked from access as soon as I log in Prinzessin Booth!
The mere thought of people randomly quoting product names and methods of application just fills me with zzzzzzzzzzzz...

Sorry, nodded off there!

Garages, yes, don't talk to me about garages... Grrrrrrr
And you'll be pleased to know that for the third day on the trot my little brown GTI has been coming to work with me! I'm so proud of myself right now!!!  :lipsrsealed:

Garage problems...?  elaborate   :huh:

I'd hate to go off topic so I'll just have to rewind to "What have you done to your MK 7 today ?" a couple months ago (I can be excused as I had no internet at the time).

Well, shiny new house, moved into at a rush following a frantic couple months which I won't bore you about too much.
New house = building site.
Building site in summer = dust x lots and lots and lots.
New house has garage aperture the same size as old house BUT what I didn't/couldn't check before buying was that the door mechanism ate up into more of the aperture = mirrors won't go past!
Shiny always garaged car now living outside covered in filth  :cry:
To quote the site manager: "When I came back off holiday and spotted you'd moved in then saw your car I nearly cried…"

And now the saharan dust bowl has turned into a muddy quagmire.
And at this point I shall shed some more tears!  :cry: :cry: :cry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: marnie on 24 October 2014, 16:13

Tell him to take the door off and put a shutter on the front.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 24 October 2014, 16:38

Quote from: marnie on 24 October 2014, 16:13

Tell him to take the door off and put a shutter on the front.

I've grown to love my matt brown GTI now, saves me getting a shed keeping all my junk in the garage…
In fact it might be a good excuse to buy a nice mk1 GTI to fit in the garage, with the only slight snag being flat broke!

Que sera sera!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 24 October 2014, 18:05

Quote from: Exonian on 24 October 2014, 15:39

I'd hate to go off topic so I'll just have to rewind to "What have you done to your MK 7 today ?" a couple months ago (I can be excused as I had no internet at the time).

Well, shiny new house, moved into at a rush following a frantic couple months which I won't bore you about too much.
New house = building site.
Building site in summer = dust x lots and lots and lots.
New house has garage aperture the same size as old house BUT what I didn't/couldn't check before buying was that the door mechanism ate up into more of the aperture = mirrors won't go past!
Shiny always garaged car now living outside covered in filth  :cry:
To quote the site manager: "When I came back off holiday and spotted you'd moved in then saw your car I nearly cried…"

And now the saharan dust bowl has turned into a muddy quagmire.
And at this point I shall shed some more tears!  :cry: :cry: :cry:

Oh dear X-man!   But as said you can replace or reconfigure the door. 

I sympathise as I too am bereft of garage since mine was converted into a gym by my other half years ago, so my car also lives a miserable existence on the drive, at the mercy of the elements  :cry:  Still manage to keep it clean though.......something called 'detailing'.... you may have heard of it :tongue:

Also feel your despair at the persistent dust that comes with house building.  We bought our place as a bungalow and turned it into a house, still living in it throughout the entire build.  They built up the sides put the new roof on and then whipped out the old roof.....kinda like the old tablecloth trick.  But the dust  :shocked:  It remained for many, many months, long after the work was complete  :angry:

Hang on in there, there will come a day when you are dust free  :smiley:

Btw nice sig  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 25 October 2014, 04:34

Unfortunately Boothykins they're building about a dozen or more houses in the same road as mine right now so the filth will be with me for quite some time.
I always wanted a brown GTI anyway, honest!

I can't believe a car lover such as you allowed your garage to be turned into a gym? Surely the garage is hallowed ground?!!!
That's true love if ever there was! Or was it just an added excuse to feed your detailing fetiswith extra car cleaning?!!!  :grin:

Anyway, today I beheld my poor lowly GTI covered in mud and building site filth and sighed a sigh of despair  :cry:

Can someone lend me some snow foam?!!!

 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 25 October 2014, 08:11

Quote from: Exonian on 25 October 2014, 04:34

Unfortunately Boothykins they're building about a dozen or more houses in the same road as mine right now so the filth will be with me for quite some time.
I always wanted a brown GTI anyway, honest!

I can't believe a car lover such as you allowed your garage to be turned into a gym? Surely the garage is hallowed ground?!!!
That's true love if ever there was! Or was it just an added excuse to feed your detailing fetiswith extra car cleaning?!!!  :grin:

Anyway, today I beheld my poor lowly GTI covered in mud and building site filth and sighed a sigh of despair  :cry:

Can someone lend me some snow foam?!!!

I have snow foam aplenty, Exon  :wink:

As for the gym, formerly known as the garage.  True love it is.   Or rather keeping him alive and fit as he's had 3 heart attacks, all before the age of 50  :shocked:  :cry:  Yes, life with me is stressful  :grin:  So gym more important than GTI  :smiley:

Think I'd better slope off back to the mk6 section now!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 25 October 2014, 12:01

Good Lord Boothypops, you've worn him out and broken him! Poor fella.

Yep, slope off back there until you've got your R order in!


And today I have dug out my VCDS cable and am updating the software ready to see if I can find any random things that I can activate on the car (just to stay on topic)...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JBirchy on 26 October 2014, 12:41

On my way home from Liverpool I called in at my local VW dealer to see if they had an R demo I might be able to have a go in. They didn't and weren't interested in talking to me either so thats for another day, but whilst there I spotted this in the car park.... Spot the anomaly...

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/birchyboy87/2014-10-25132332HDR_zps60f5bcfd.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/birchyboy87/media/2014-10-25132332HDR_zps60f5bcfd.jpg.html)

Is this a recent change or is it just a weird one?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 26 October 2014, 12:47

Its a bit mixed up.
What actually was it?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 26 October 2014, 12:50

Perhaps it's the new gtdr lol only kidding I have heard of ppl making special requests for the lights etc. That actually looks quite smart too

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JBirchy on 26 October 2014, 13:55

It was a GTD just with the GTI headlights! A GTI wannabe!  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 26 October 2014, 15:58

Without the red stripe running through the grille it just looks weird, like non-blinking hazards stuck on. Not a good look.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jimble on 26 October 2014, 17:53

Looks a lot lime someone has bought a GTI but doesn't like the red stripe running through the headlamps, so the dealer has swapped them with that demo GTD?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 26 October 2014, 18:13

Or a factory mis build the PDI guys might not even spot!

I'm guessing if it's a leased car the guy/guyette who takes it on will be told "tough poop, live with it"?!!!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 28 October 2014, 07:31

Ok so last night i finally fixed a rattle in my passenger door in an unusual way. The rattle was coming from the shiny black fascia area around the handle, the bit that lights up basically. I noticed that if I pushed against it or the plastic panel it sat in then the rattle stopped.

I had tried fixing it in my usual manner of banging against it with my fist, but strangely this was only making it worse... So I had a brilliant idea. If I put something to the left of my glovebox area, you know the bit that you can pop where you'd expect to find the fuse box, then it would push against the door panel when it was closed and should in theory stop the rattle. Well a quick trip to halfrauds and a couple of adhesive door protectors later and low and behold it works perfectly. However they are ridiculously unsightly and do not blend in as they are clear and look stupid when I open the door, so I did a quick search and decided these would be perfect for the job: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fisual-Adhesive-Isolation-Pads-/150615853668?

Just fyi in case anyone has a rattle in their doors that they cant seem to get rid of, check the above and see if it stops. (may have to learn over while driving, so suggest a rather open road :smiley: )

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 29 October 2014, 16:19

Received my boot protector and carpet (ebay special) for the lower section of the boot, so that all my work PPE gear and work jacket can be stored here safely without rattling around the Dynaudio sub. Means the top section is nice and free (apart from my bump cap).- Please excuse the Iphone pictures.

Lower section

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7511/15657039801_ac2c3c8e87_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/pRyqs6)

Upper section

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7492/15660548882_97ccb03072_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/pRSpzu)

Also received from China (again Ebay), my rubber cover for my key (as I have keyless, the blade never gets flipped out). Should save the key from getting marked up

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3932/15659727275_3791c3ed43_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/pRNckR)

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3934/15039580063_abd4cd0e2e_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/oUZMbx)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 01 November 2014, 07:59

Quote from: GrahamFR on 28 October 2014, 07:31

Ok so last night i finally fixed a rattle in my passenger door in an unusual way. The rattle was coming from the shiny black fascia area around the handle, the bit that lights up basically. I noticed that if I pushed against it or the plastic panel it sat in then the rattle stopped.

I had tried fixing it in my usual manner of banging against it with my fist, but strangely this was only making it worse... So I had a brilliant idea. If I put something to the left of my glovebox area, you know the bit that you can pop where you'd expect to find the fuse box, then it would push against the door panel when it was closed and should in theory stop the rattle. Well a quick trip to halfrauds and a couple of adhesive door protectors later and low and behold it works perfectly. However they are ridiculously unsightly and do not blend in as they are clear and look stupid when I open the door, so I did a quick search and decided these would be perfect for the job: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fisual-Adhesive-Isolation-Pads-/150615853668?

Just fyi in case anyone has a rattle in their doors that they cant seem to get rid of, check the above and see if it stops. (may have to learn over while driving, so suggest a rather open road :smiley: )

(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20141101_074351_zpsdykxigk7.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20141101_074351_zpsdykxigk7.jpg.html)

Picture to go with my ramblings, no more rattle on both side :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 02 November 2014, 19:20

Today I did a swap around of cars with forum member James75 who has a GTD and a colleague of mine who has a face lifted Scirocco 150 TDI on hire for a few days.

An interesting experience, it's the first time I've driven a mk7 GTD having done many miles in a mk6 GTD as a friend of mine had one as a company car for a while.
The GTD felt slower revving but far more torquey than the GTI (obviously) and was doing around 45mpg on a slowish rural drive.
If I had to pick between the two I'd be hard pressed. Swings and roundabouts and on some days I'd prefer one and other days I'd prefer the other I reckon. James said "The GTI just feels like it wants to whizz up to its maximum speed all the time where as the GTD feels more relaxed but builds the speed quickly with its torque" or words to that effect.
As for the Scirocco, it's the first time I've seen a face lifted one in the flesh and I liked it, VW have done a good job but there's no disguising it's an ageing design, yet still turns a hell of a lot of (mostly female) heads. The 150 feels slow compared to the 184, I don't care what road testers say.
So, if I were to put all three together to make one car then the Scirocco has the looks, the GTI has the diff and brakes and the GTD has the grunt - so lets have a 184 TDI with PP diff and brakes, tuning box and a few of the nice electrical upgrades the MQB cars have...  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 03 November 2014, 13:52

Installed my trinket tray for the main console storage box (under the arm rest). Purchased from Ebay and shipped from HK for £11.60 delivered.

It just lifts out and allow me to store most of my crap underneath (microfibre cloths, torch, pens etc.), but with keys / coins etc. easily accessible.

(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8419/15698715451_1cbb21e5b0_o.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/15698715451/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dave7268 on 03 November 2014, 19:27

Like the trinket tray - do you have a link for the seller on ebay for it and also for the boot protector and carpet (ebay special) for the lower section of the boot that you got, please? How's the fit with the boot protector?

 :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Justinitus on 04 November 2014, 09:29

Quote from: Sootchucker on 29 October 2014, 16:19

Also received from China (again Ebay), my rubber cover for my key (as I have keyless, the blade never gets flipped out). Should save the key from getting marked up

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3932/15659727275_3791c3ed43_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/pRNckR)

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3934/15039580063_abd4cd0e2e_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/oUZMbx)

Do you have the eBay link for the key cover by any chance? Many on eBay but yours is a nice one and I can't seem to find it! Cheers

Jus

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 04 November 2014, 11:19

Ebay links for the items above as a number of people have asked me for them.

Rubber Key Cover
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251675777938?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Trinket Tray for centre console
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/191265734577?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Lower Boot liner (with mat)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281275775018?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

The upper boot liner on my photo above, is a genuine VW one thrown in for free when I collected the car, but ther'es plenty on ebay very similar for a lot less money than they want.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JBirchy on 04 November 2014, 12:09

Had my Michelin Pilot Alpins fitted as it's just about to start dropping into single digits.. It was 4 degrees on my drive to work this morning!

Also gave it a wash and another coat of CarPro Reload whilst I was at it!

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/birchyboy87/PH14%20FHJ%20Mk7%20GTI/2014-11-01084739_zps70b4de79.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/birchyboy87/media/PH14%20FHJ%20Mk7%20GTI/2014-11-01084739_zps70b4de79.jpg.html)

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/birchyboy87/PH14%20FHJ%20Mk7%20GTI/2014-11-01120039_zps1247d9a6.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/birchyboy87/media/PH14%20FHJ%20Mk7%20GTI/2014-11-01120039_zps1247d9a6.jpg.html)

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/birchyboy87/PH14%20FHJ%20Mk7%20GTI/2014-11-01134044HDR_zps4cc9b66e.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/birchyboy87/media/PH14%20FHJ%20Mk7%20GTI/2014-11-01134044HDR_zps4cc9b66e.jpg.html)

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/birchyboy87/PH14%20FHJ%20Mk7%20GTI/2014-11-01134111HDR_zpsc0980d0c.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/birchyboy87/media/PH14%20FHJ%20Mk7%20GTI/2014-11-01134111HDR_zpsc0980d0c.jpg.html)

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/birchyboy87/PH14%20FHJ%20Mk7%20GTI/2014-11-01123531_zps512234c7.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/birchyboy87/media/PH14%20FHJ%20Mk7%20GTI/2014-11-01123531_zps512234c7.jpg.html)

What I can tell you about the winters is that even at 10-12 degrees, all round performance is miles better than the Bridgestone S001's. Ride comfort is better, tyre roar is reduced and overall grip is immense! For the first time, I'm looking forward to it getting cold and seeing how they cope in freezing temps.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 04 November 2014, 16:53

Ive been sh1tting myself for when the time comes to change tyres as obviously both the GTI and GTD have diamond cut alloy faces, and I have this irrational fear that the tyre company is going to damage them. Looking at your final picture it looks like the tyre company did a good job ?

Any worries or issues about removing the old tyres and fitting the new ones ?

If it's not a too personal question, how much did a set run you please ?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: virginVWman on 04 November 2014, 18:31

Need to change the front tyres ASAP, they are fecked. However, getting an R in March, been looking at tyres with Farmers Autocare -  Firestone 22540Y18 XL SZ90 (92Y) - £88.00 per tyre fitted, just front 2 i need. Cheap tyres but not spending £120 + per tyre for 5 months or am i just being typically Scottish and tight?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dave7268 on 04 November 2014, 19:10

Quote from: Sootchucker on 04 November 2014, 11:19

Ebay links for the items above as a number of people have asked me for them.

Thanks for the links - saved me searching through hundreds of ads  :whistle:

Order now placed  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dave7268 on 04 November 2014, 19:14

Quote from: virginVWman on 04 November 2014, 18:31

am i just being typically Scottish and tight?

Probably but who's judging  :grin: Surely you can find some cheaper than £88  :tongue:

Me, I'd only pay the £120 a corner if I was keeping the car long term.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mark V GTD on 04 November 2014, 19:25

I would not entrust a normal tyre retailer to change tyres on diamond cut wheels  - I will be taking mine to an alloy wheel specialist who will be more careful (I hope)!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 04 November 2014, 20:21

Costco take good care of wheels, but insist the new tyres go on the back - there is no swaying them, so you need to swap wheels around yourself if you want the new ones on the front.

£108 a corner fitted for Michelin PS3s and a £30 Costco voucher (effectively £93 a corner fitted). I rotated mine in Sept, I think I just caught the fronts soon enough to still be legal on the back in March.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Justinitus on 04 November 2014, 20:41

Quote from: Sootchucker on 04 November 2014, 11:19

Ebay links for the items above as a number of people have asked me for them.

Rubber Key Cover
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251675777938?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Thank you Sootchucker  :smiley:

Justin

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JBirchy on 05 November 2014, 08:25

Quote from: Sootchucker on 04 November 2014, 16:53

Ive been sh1tting myself for when the time comes to change tyres as obviously both the GTI and GTD have diamond cut alloy faces, and I have this irrational fear that the tyre company is going to damage them. Looking at your final picture it looks like the tyre company did a good job ?

Any worries or issues about removing the old tyres and fitting the new ones ?

If it's not a too personal question, how much did a set run you please ?

Thanks pal. I took the car to a friends garage in Ashton-In-Makerfield, Wigan as I know he looks after my car as if it was his own. The owners are a family full of petrolheads with all kinds of interesting stuff, BMW M5, Audi RS6, Porsche 991 Cab, Bently Arnarge T, Range Rover, Jag E-Type & MKII, 1963 Bentley S3, the list goes on!

Their wheel machine had a plastic bracket which meant it didn't mark the wheel so It was spot on. Furthermore, they let me remove the wheel weight stickies with tar remover before rebalancing so I couldn't ask for a better job.

Regarding the price... I have to admit that I didn't pay a penny for them. I'm doing a Winter Tyre Test for EVO Magazine so Michelin have supplied the tyres and I have to write 12 x reports over the next few months along with some live reporting from some car events. I know, I'm a jammy sod...  :cool:  :whistle:

I've had a look on Event Tyres and they're charging between £150-170 depending on the speed rating. I have to say they're a brilliant tyre and are performing much better than the Bridgstones even in the dry. The last couple of days has been 4-5 degrees on my commute and the grip (and therefore confidence) they generate is amazing. Well impressed!

JB

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: matchboy on 05 November 2014, 16:24

Had the R detailed  :cool:

http://s1328.photobucket.com/user/matchboyGTI/library/Golf%20R%20-%20Detailed

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr Savage on 05 November 2014, 16:50

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 04 November 2014, 20:21

Costco take good care of wheels, but insist the new tyres go on the back - there is no swaying them, so you need to swap wheels around yourself if you want the new ones on the front.

There is logic behind having the better tyres on the back of the car. If you lose control of the car you can steer and point your front wheels to try and prevent a spin but your rear wheels are just going to plough on straight ahead.

Also tyres with deep tread are less likely to puncture and it's much harder to control a car with a damaged rear tyre as there is no driver input.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: No.1.Snowy on 08 November 2014, 18:45

Eibach spacers 10mm front, 15mm rears with 19" santiago rims. Dropped on VWR springs. Looks just right, not too low, not too rude boy. sharper handling and difference between comfort and sport suspension modes more noticeable - not uncomfortable in sport but suggest select comfort if passengers are of a certain age!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dave7268 on 09 November 2014, 12:28

Decided to debadge the front and rear of the car before the no-marks in the area done it for me. Thus alleviating any damage to paintwork  :whistle:

Also fitted badgeskins vinyl stickers to VW emblems, front and rear, and to the GTI front grill badge.

Some pics  - car needs a clean and detail...when I get a day without interruptions to do it  :huh:

(http://i1319.photobucket.com/albums/t671/daveeladnil/IMG_0277_zps56d6e3a2.jpg) (http://s1319.photobucket.com/user/daveeladnil/media/IMG_0277_zps56d6e3a2.jpg.html)

(http://i1319.photobucket.com/albums/t671/daveeladnil/Golf%20GTI/IMG_0278_zps4d32d8d1.jpg) (http://s1319.photobucket.com/user/daveeladnil/media/Golf%20GTI/IMG_0278_zps4d32d8d1.jpg.html)

(http://i1319.photobucket.com/albums/t671/daveeladnil/IMG_0266_zpse42bd17c.jpg) (http://s1319.photobucket.com/user/daveeladnil/media/IMG_0266_zpse42bd17c.jpg.html)

(http://i1319.photobucket.com/albums/t671/daveeladnil/IMG_0271_zps8dc89816.jpg) (http://s1319.photobucket.com/user/daveeladnil/media/IMG_0271_zps8dc89816.jpg.html)

(http://i1319.photobucket.com/albums/t671/daveeladnil/Golf%20GTI/IMG_0275_zps38c74ef5.jpg) (http://s1319.photobucket.com/user/daveeladnil/media/Golf%20GTI/IMG_0275_zps38c74ef5.jpg.html)

(http://i1319.photobucket.com/albums/t671/daveeladnil/Golf%20GTI/IMG_0272_zps10de8d66.jpg) (http://s1319.photobucket.com/user/daveeladnil/media/Golf%20GTI/IMG_0272_zps10de8d66.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JBirchy on 10 November 2014, 20:31

Covered a few hundred miles over the weekend travelling up to the Lakes to celebrate my Wife and her twin sisters birthday. The Michelin winter tyres are exceptional and really highlight how poor the S001's are. Temps were around 5-6 degrees travelling up and it was torrential rain on the motorway and it just felt so planted, cutting through standing water and generally feeling pretty solid. Other than high speed direction changes which feel a bit wooly with a touch more understeer (non PP btw), they make for a much more rounded driving experience. Ride comfort is incredibly, even more polished than with the summers on and road noise is reduced. I'm seriously considering ditching the Bridgestones in favour of Michelin Pilot Sport 3's (Not sure it quite needs Super Sports).

Other than that, sorted some more station logos for the DAB. It needs a wash desperado, but I'm off to the Wales Rally GB on Friday, and down to the Classic Car Show at the NEC on Saturday so it will get a nice bath and another coat of protection on Sunday morning.

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/birchyboy87/2014-11-08151851_zps86395656.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/birchyboy87/media/2014-11-08151851_zps86395656.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 10 November 2014, 20:44

JBirchy: I wish i'd ditched the Bridgestones on day 1 (tightarse that I am  :grin:), they truly are sh!te. VW continuing to fit these is a crime against motoring!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 10 November 2014, 23:08

Looking good. Where did you get the badge skins from? I can only see them abroad!

Quote from: dave7268 on 09 November 2014, 12:28

Also fitted badgeskins vinyl stickers to VW emblems, front and rear, and to the GTI front grill badge.

(http://i1319.photobucket.com/albums/t671/daveeladnil/IMG_0277_zps56d6e3a2.jpg) (http://s1319.photobucket.com/user/daveeladnil/media/IMG_0277_zps56d6e3a2.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JBirchy on 11 November 2014, 15:51

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 10 November 2014, 20:44

JBirchy: I wish i'd ditched the Bridgestones on day 1 (tightarse that I am  :grin:), they truly are sh!te. VW continuing to fit these is a crime against motoring!

Absolutely! The thing is, its hard to ditch a perfectly 'legal' set of tyres with decent tread depths isn't it?!

I'll do some research and if I've got the spare cash available come March/April, I'll have a set of Pilot Sport 3's I think.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 11 November 2014, 16:41

I know it doesn't take much to beat the Bridgestone Potenza S001, but I see a lot of people recommended Michelin tyres so I've just been onto black circles, and it made interesting reading.

For my (our) size of tyre - 225/40/R18/Y, out of their top 6 recommended buys, the Michelin's are not only the most expensive (although not by much), but also have a fairly mediocre efficiency rating of "E" (for the Pilot Sport 3's).

Comparing these to the the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance I see this:

Price - Goodyear - £105.99    Michelin - £114.49

Efficiency - Goodyear  "B"    Michelin "E"

Wet Braking - Goodyear "A"    Michelin "A"

Noise - Goodyear 69db    Michelin 71db

** all prices mail order only as of 11th November**

It seems that these new Goodyear's beats or matches the PS3's, but you never hear them mentioned. Are the PS3's really better than all the rest and the above is just marketing blurb ?

Interesting to note that the Bridgestone Potenza S001's get marks of "E", "B" and 73db, and yet get 5 stars in reviews ?? go figure.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kevinm on 11 November 2014, 16:48

The Goodyear Eagle F1 Assymetric 2 is the Goodyear alternative to the PS3 imo

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 11 November 2014, 16:52

Be careful where you get your new tyres fitted, I know I can take a car to Costco and have top equipment used properly, with not a mark on the wheels. I've been to a blackcircles nominated fitter on a Polo and had the wheels badly scratched by a Jenny bar wielding monkey when the tyres got changed. Always found the Michelins wore well and whiter than the OEM option they replaced, with great grip. £108 a corner fully fitted and usually with £30/70 cashback for 2/4 tyres.

I don't read a lot into tyre reviews - on paper Bridgestones look.pretty good.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 11 November 2014, 16:59

I was just using black circles as an example. As you say, I wouldn't let a mobile tyre monkey any where near my car. Have a really good performance type dealership here where I live, and they normally do really good prices to. Have the latest state of the art tyre changing machinery and in the 6 years I've been using them, never had a mark on the alloys (although to be fair, I've never had diamond cut alloys before).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: corgi on 11 November 2014, 17:13

I have tried a range of tyres over the years and there is definitely a large variance between them which is complicated by the fact that particular tyre might perform better on some cars rather than others.

There is a lot said about the Michelin PS3, it is a good tyre and they are wearing well on the front of my GTD... but I do not believe that it is any better than, for example, the current Continental equivalent the SportContact5. My car came with SportContact2's on and they are no worse than the Michelin in general terms... perhaps they were a little noisier but offered very similar grip (wet or dry) and perhaps slightly steering better feel... the Michelins seem to offer slightly better ride.

As for the efficiency question, I have not noticed an increase in fuel consumption since the MIchelins were fitted. I believe that, efficiency is a measure of the rolling resistance and there is a balance to be struck there between wet traction and low rolling resistance.

In reality, the Bridgestone is not a bad tyre - in spite of what MH says every other post  :tongue:, but is not perhaps (a) for the Golf and (b) suited to cold temperatures. Of all the modern tyres I've tried in the last few years, the Bridgestone is the most temperature sensitive. Last winter in my g/f's Bridgestone shod BMW 120d, you could spin the rear wheels off the throttle in 2nd before you got some heat into the tyres. Once warm, they were fine with good feel and better than reasonable grip and most importantly the car was well balanced. The problem was that in the wet, getting heat into them (especially the fronts) was difficult which made the car feel edgy in the wet especially given their stiff sidewalls - which may be why generating heat was difficult in the wet... Funnily enough, her 320d M-Sport has the Bridgestones in 19" and I have no complaints about them... but it has not been very cold yet...

The other point here is that tyres are quite subjective because absolute grip is not the only story... or we'd all have a set of semi-slicks for the dry/damp, M&S tyres for the winter and so on... they're a compromise and everyone will have a different view on that compromise.

I personally, avoid Pirellis for while they offer decent grip, they also seem to wear very quickly and attract punctures but some swear by them.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 11 November 2014, 17:18

Problem with the bridgestones is that you can't get them to warm up at all so you never get really good grip with them. I'll be going new Goodyear asy 2's when I need tyres although the conti sport 2's have been a good tyre so may consider the conti 5's.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dave7268 on 11 November 2014, 17:23

Quote from: p3asa on 10 November 2014, 23:08

Looking good. Where did you get the badge skins from? I can only see them abroad!

Quote from: dave7268 on 09 November 2014, 12:28

Also fitted badgeskins vinyl stickers to VW emblems, front and rear, and to the GTI front grill badge.

(http://i1319.photobucket.com/albums/t671/daveeladnil/IMG_0277_zps56d6e3a2.jpg) (http://s1319.photobucket.com/user/daveeladnil/media/IMG_0277_zps56d6e3a2.jpg.html)

Thanks  :smiley:

I got them from the USA and received them within 5 days of ordering. Ordered from Badgeskins website and worked out to £27 in total with P&P. They do lettering in red and yellow too. Installation was a breeze.  :sad:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 11 November 2014, 17:33

The Bridgestones are probably best suited to something that doesn't have tons of torque to avoid tramping. They're probably great on a 1.2,TSI Golf. My Pirelli P7s on the Scirocco were great while they lasted, but wore very unevenly on the fronts (a few with a P7 equipped Scirocco saw the same, but most didn't).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ross Detours on 12 November 2014, 12:06

Quote from: Sootchucker on 11 November 2014, 16:41

For my (our) size of tyre - 225/40/R18/Y, out of their top 6 recommended buys, the Michelin's are not only the most expensive (although not by much), but also have a fairly mediocre efficiency rating of "E" (for the Pilot Sport 3's).

To be honest, unless you're all about saving fuel then the efficiency rating doesn't count for much. If a tyre grips the road better then it will naturally take more energy (fuel) to move it. That's why most of the better performing tyres have poorer efficiency ratings.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 12 November 2014, 12:42

Aren't most of the things they provide ratings for on tyres actually factors that work against each other?

Better wet braking means chunkier pattern, which means more road noise for example.

Longer wearing will means less grippy and so on.

You will probably find you either get something which scores average across all metrics or something which excels in one - I doubt you will find something which excels at all of them IMHO.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 12 November 2014, 12:44

Quote from: fredgroves on 12 November 2014, 12:42

Aren't most of the things they provide ratings for on tyres actually factors that work against each other?

Better wet braking means chunkier pattern, which means more road noise for example.

Longer wearing will means less grippy and so on.

You will probably find you either get something which scores average across all metrics or something which excels in one - I doubt you will find something which excels at all of them IMHO.

Ahh but the challenge is (or at least i hope thats what theyre doing with the millions spent in R&D) is to find the patterns that are grippier but quieter and to blend the rubber in a way that lasts longer but still handles well...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kenny.c on 12 November 2014, 21:18

Not strictly the car.....but you cannot beat a little "key bling"

(http://i926.photobucket.com/albums/ad108/ian5858/2014-11-12211109_zpsb059cfb3.jpg)

Ken

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 14 November 2014, 22:46

Picked up the TSWs now finished in gloss anthracite, need to pick up the carbon dipped centre caps and get them back on

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: pjr on 15 November 2014, 15:38

Fitted my winter wheels & tyres today that I'd kept from my previous A3. They fit fine although they look a little small compared to the Austins.

Ride quality is better, but steering is a little more vague - they worked well on my A3 so hoping they'll be just as good on the GTI

Tyres are Dunlop Wintersport 3D 205/55x16 - this will be the fourth winter I've used these tyres (3 winters on the A3)

The offset is 1mm less than the Austins, but because of the narrower wheel, they tuck into the arches more.
      
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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 16 November 2014, 16:30

Just given my car a very thorough wash and a new coat of C2V3 as the rain wasn't beading any more. Noticed a few tiny lacquer scratches i'll buff out at some point and a few hardly noticeable stone chips. The car's bodywork is nice and slippery once more.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 16 November 2014, 19:44

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 16 November 2014, 16:30

Just given my car a very thorough wash and a new coat of C2V3 as the rain wasn't beading any more. Noticed a few tiny lacquer scratches i'll buff out at some point and a few hardly noticeable stone chips. The car's bodywork is nice and slippery once more.

Ditto, did exactly the same today MH. Thorough wash, de-tarred, Iron-X'd and C2V3 applied. All in took about 5.5hrs. Knackered!  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Damo66 on 16 November 2014, 20:34

Why do you get more tar in the winter than the summer, took ages to get it off today but on a random note my music started working via Bluetooth again

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 16 November 2014, 20:45

Quote from: CraigW on 16 November 2014, 19:44

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 16 November 2014, 16:30

Just given my car a very thorough wash and a new coat of C2V3 as the rain wasn't beading any more. Noticed a few tiny lacquer scratches i'll buff out at some point and a few hardly noticeable stone chips. The car's bodywork is nice and slippery once more.

Ditto, did exactly the same today MH. Thorough wash, de-tarred, Iron-X'd and C2V3 applied. All in took about 5.5hrs. Knackered!  :grin:

Didn't really have any tar apart from a few tiny spots that came off easily, but on the ripply bit of the sill directly below where the back of the front door and the front of the back door meet is a bugger, like cavity wax (or something similar) collects there. No iron-ex for me, and couldn't be arsed to C2V3 the wheels (although they got a thorough clean) just the bodywork - about 2.5 hours for me.

Now it's lashing it down and the rain is just sheeting off the car.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTD_777 on 17 November 2014, 11:02

I also detailed my car in preparation for winter. The car is exactly one year and 1 day old and its the third large detail its had.

 A couple of pictures of the 6 odd hours of work. Tar and Iron removed (Carpro Trix) then clayed, polished (Werkstat Prime) and finally sealed with Werkstat Acrylic Jett. Wheels cleaned and sealed with Sonax Wheel sealant and some auto finesse satin tyre dressing applied.


(http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m602/lslade777/2014-11-16180843.jpg) (http://s1134.photobucket.com/user/lslade777/media/2014-11-16180843.jpg.html)

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One huge annoyance of mine is the fact the seals are all rubber and not covered by gloss plastic like on many other new cars such as the Audi A3 which means I had to do this to apply liberal amounts of Auto Finesse Dressle to try renovate them.  :sad:

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: vance1 on 17 November 2014, 14:48

GTD_777 what do you think of the Werkstat products, I'm thinking of getting a kit for mine?
Thanks

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTD_777 on 17 November 2014, 15:29

I've used it for years now and I have always been impressed with it.

I wouldn't bother with the Glos as they say that it is more of a quick detailer. Ive never trusted quick detailing the car as I believe you are just smearing the crap all over the car.

Both the prime and Jett are really easy to apply and seem to have about 3-4 months of durability.  I tend to apply 4 layers of Jett just allow 30 minute cure time in between which allows you do to other bits like wheels, engine bay, exhaust etc.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 17 November 2014, 17:46

Swapped my bridgestones for f1s, obviously will have to scrub them in first but let's see if they make a difference.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr Savage on 17 November 2014, 17:59

Quote from: GrahamFR on 17 November 2014, 17:46

Swapped my bridgestones for f1s, obviously will have to scrub them in first but let's see if they make a difference.

About to do exactly the same. Does the car feel any different? I've been tempted to go for the Continental Sport Contact 5's though.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 17 November 2014, 18:01

5 min drive home mate so can't tell, ride and noise seems the same tho. Will need a few journeys to work to get rid of the top layer and probably need to check the air pressures later too

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 17 November 2014, 18:25

And of course, par for the course with me, I've remembered it won't be a fair test on handling as I had the wheel alignment done at same time as shark said it was out and low and behold rear drivers side was 4 mm out, other three were fine like but I expected something as it was never done after lowering. Straight line off the mark should be comparable tho so we shall see.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: matty james on 17 November 2014, 21:28

most of you have paid a monthly installment on it  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ashley6285 on 17 November 2014, 21:49

Quote from: GrahamFR on 17 November 2014, 17:46

Swapped my bridgestones for f1s, obviously will have to scrub them in first but let's see if they make a difference.

A lot of 2nd gear acceleration after you left me then?!?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 17 November 2014, 21:53

Lol yes mate lots of wheel spin but I was getting the geometry done so I thought I might as well get the tyres swapped over at same time, still had 2-3mm left on them too but never mind. Need all the grip advantages I can get :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ashley6285 on 17 November 2014, 22:01

Quote from: GrahamFR on 17 November 2014, 21:53

Lol yes mate lots of wheel spin but I was getting the geometry done so I thought I might as well get the tyres swapped over at same time, still had 2-3mm left on them too but never mind. Need all the grip advantages I can get :smiley:

And the rest! Haha

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: vance1 on 18 November 2014, 19:20

Quote from: GTD_777 on 17 November 2014, 15:29

I've used it for years now and I have always been impressed with it.

I wouldn't bother with the Glos as they say that it is more of a quick detailer. Ive never trusted quick detailing the car as I believe you are just smearing the crap all over the car.

Both the prime and Jett are really easy to apply and seem to have about 3-4 months of durability.  I tend to apply 4 layers of Jett just allow 30 minute cure time in between which allows you do to other bits like wheels, engine bay, exhaust etc.

Thanks for that, just looking on Polished Bliss' website and its out of stock! Do you know of anywhere else to get it? Ta

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 18 November 2014, 19:58

Well put air in my tyres as my tps light came on after they'd been fitted, turns out the garage had put 39 front left, 29 fl, 32 rl, and 33 in rr.... Thanks guys... put 36 in all round we'll see how it goes

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 19 November 2014, 17:15

Taking a bit of a gamble on this. A friend of mine saw this on Aliexpress so thought I'd take a punt. Paid on CC, so I'm covered if it doesn't arrive but understand they have quite a good rep.

It's a MK7 RHD footrest for the GTD in the same style as the pedals. It will most likely take 3-4 weeks to arrive by registered China Post, but when it arrives and is fitted, I'll post up a little review.

Here's the beastie:

(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8621/15826000941_465d1b8fd7_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/q7uoHc)

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7471/15826000871_5bbd1091e6_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/q7uoFZ)

(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8540/15207915584_55ba75be3b_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/paSxt7)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jimble on 19 November 2014, 17:36

That looks a lot like this one that never seemed to get finished?:

http://www.superskoda.com/Volkswagen/Golf-VII/VW-Golf-VII-MK7-GTi-designed-footrest-for-RHD-cars-MANUAL-TRANSMISSION

Would be interested to see how you get on mate. :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 19 November 2014, 18:59

Look forward to hearing about that Sootchucker. How much it set you back?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 19 November 2014, 22:26

yeah, like a lot of people I've been waiting for the one at Superskoda to be finished (for over a year now), and despite numerous emails, they never seem to answer.

I've already been notified that it's shipped so that's good. Cost was £34.10 (special offer), but there might be some import and VAT, we'll just have to wait and see.

When it arrives, i'll post some details on fit and finish and whether it's worth the money and of course photos.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 24 November 2014, 20:13

(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/wigit71/RUR/IMG_1463_zpsb6120c54.jpg)

Went abstract in Ashford

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 24 November 2014, 20:47

^^

Ahh lovely Ashford, home of the Pot Noodle  :laugh:

yeah, my car door was stuck shut with ice this morning.  Winter's here!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 25 November 2014, 05:44

Found a dent on the passenger side rear quarter (just on the lower crease in the body). Hardly noticable but I know it's there!!

 :sad: :sad:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 28 November 2014, 15:17

Ordered a set of winter alloys for the wife's R, however, they may be going on mine first and should look better than the cadiz

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 29 November 2014, 12:13

It's been a busy week so here's my report:

Monday; Today my car got reversed into while parked up. It's only superficial front bumper stuff but I was furious. There wasn't a single mark on that car and it's treated like a baby. Grrrrrrrrrrr.

Friday; Today I booked my car in for repairs. I've requested that the bumper be painted OFF the car. They informed me VW charge about £600 to recalibrate the radar (which was knocked off its perch and the crappy plastic bracket broke). Bodyshops like to take the p**s with repairs when insurance companies are involved. It's my first ever insurance claim in 28 years of driving (I think, hard to remember at my age!)

After my week with a cabriolet http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=271236.0 I'd decided on going back to Diesel next time round with my only hesitation being that I tend to do a lot of short journeys and DPF's won't like me. But on Friday I was presented with a BMW M135i, with just 200 miles on the clock, to use for half an hour or so as a workmate had hired it for the weekend and I was overdue a meal-break at work. He didn't get much choice in the matter, those keys were coming with me.
One word: BEAST! Love it. Me want.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GolfTi on 29 November 2014, 20:30

^
Sorry to hear about the damage, £600 to re calibrate the radar is just silly.
Back to the dark side next time? Diseasel DPFs and short trips don't mix.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 29 November 2014, 22:26

Quote from: Exonian on 29 November 2014, 12:13

It's been a busy week so here's my report:

Monday; Today my car got reversed into while parked up. It's only superficial front bumper stuff but I was furious. There wasn't a single mark on that car and it's treated like a baby. Grrrrrrrrrrr.

Friday; Today I booked my car in for repairs. I've requested that the bumper be painted OFF the car. They informed me VW charge about £600 to recalibrate the radar (which was knocked off its perch and the crappy plastic bracket broke). Bodyshops like to take the p**s with repairs when insurance companies are involved. It's my first ever insurance claim in 28 years of driving (I think, hard to remember at my age!)

After my week with a cabriolet http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=271236.0 I'd decided on going back to Diesel next time round with my only hesitation being that I tend to do a lot of short journeys and DPF's won't like me. But on Friday I was presented with a BMW M135i, with just 200 miles on the clock, to use for half an hour or so as a workmate had hired it for the weekend and I was overdue a meal-break at work. He didn't get much choice in the matter, those keys were coming with me.
One word: BEAST! Love it. Me want.

Poor car  :sad:  Radar, yet another expensive thing to repair then  :rolleyes:  Hope they do a decent job of it.

So now you want and M135i.  Mr Ex you are so fickle and such a car tart  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jackie Treehorn on 30 November 2014, 08:39

Quote from: Exonian on 29 November 2014, 12:13

It's been a busy week so here's my report:

Monday; Today my car got reversed into while parked up. It's only superficial front bumper stuff but I was furious. There wasn't a single mark on that car and it's treated like a baby. Grrrrrrrrrrr.

Friday; Today I booked my car in for repairs. I've requested that the bumper be painted OFF the car. They informed me VW charge about £600 to recalibrate the radar (which was knocked off its perch and the crappy plastic bracket broke). Bodyshops like to take the p**s with repairs when insurance companies are involved. It's my first ever insurance claim in 28 years of driving (I think, hard to remember at my age!)

Hella have released the Camera & Sensor Calibration Tool in 2014, which is needed to set cars back up after any damage to the sensing and radar systems.  It makes sense to need this calibrated perfectly after an incident.

VW will be required to have these tools but they aren't only available to VW, and the aftermarket shops can aligned with the same tool, and probably for much less if they purchase the equipment.  Hella call it a "cost effective solution" I guess to stop every bodyshop having to go to a VW approved shop for calibration, but I think its still a 4k investment for the aftermarket bodyshops

http://www.abpclub.co.uk/bodyshop-news.php?story=Hella-Gutmann-Solutions---launches-CSC-Tool-(Camera--Sensor-Calibration-Tool)-designed-for-bodyshops-115709

Page 9 below has an interesting write up about it
http://www.hella.com/hella-uk/assets/media_global/INSIGHT_-_Issue_8_-_Autumn_2014.pdf

*no affiliation   

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 30 November 2014, 08:46

Quote from: GolfTi on 29 November 2014, 20:30

^
 Diesell DPFs and short trips don't mix.

It doesn't bother them now. I do about 4 miles a day and then maybe depending on what I'm doing more on a weekend. Occasional days out etc etc. Gtd dpf hasn't done anything and it's totally different to previous VW dpfs in that it is in a different position on the engine.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 30 November 2014, 14:36

Just been shunted from behind by a clown in an old Citroen Berlingo van after coming to a stop for a blind roundabout (you have to stop every time, you can't see what's coming from the right before you get to the boundary line of the roundabout), and he didn't. My GTD has a small split in the bumper towards the left side of the numberplate recess and has popped away from the body where it meets it on the top left corner. My numberplate is shattered and my bootlid is scuffed and dented. Me and the missus have a dull headache right now, hoping we don't get anything developing worse than that as we've got a trip to Prague booked next Sunday.

The Citroen has a dented bumper, dented bonnet, one of the headlights fell out, the other front light clusters were hanging on for dear life, a burst bladder (the radiator contents pissed all over the road).


(http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j381/monkeyhanger710/GTDDunch2.jpg) (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/monkeyhanger710/media/GTDDunch2.jpg.html)

(http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j381/monkeyhanger710/GTDdunch1.jpg) (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/monkeyhanger710/media/GTDdunch1.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr Savage on 30 November 2014, 15:46

Ouuuch. Good old white van man eh Monkey. :( Sorry to hear that buddy. What Isit with everyone running into MK7's lately? Is there a secret conspiracy to get us off the road?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 30 November 2014, 16:59

It is more like what have they done to your Mk7.
Damn. First Exonian and now monkeyhanger. Two of the nicest chaps on this forum.
So sorry to hear of this for you both.
Glad no one was hurt.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: phope on 30 November 2014, 17:20

Quote from: Jackie Treehorn on 30 November 2014, 08:39

Quote from: Exonian on 29 November 2014, 12:13

It's been a busy week so here's my report:

Monday; Today my car got reversed into while parked up. It's only superficial front bumper stuff but I was furious. There wasn't a single mark on that car and it's treated like a baby. Grrrrrrrrrrr.

Friday; Today I booked my car in for repairs. I've requested that the bumper be painted OFF the car. They informed me VW charge about £600 to recalibrate the radar (which was knocked off its perch and the crappy plastic bracket broke). Bodyshops like to take the p**s with repairs when insurance companies are involved. It's my first ever insurance claim in 28 years of driving (I think, hard to remember at my age!)

Hella have released the Camera & Sensor Calibration Tool in 2014, which is needed to set cars back up after any damage to the sensing and radar systems.  It makes sense to need this calibrated perfectly after an incident.

VW will be required to have these tools but they aren't only available to VW, and the aftermarket shops can aligned with the same tool, and probably for much less if they purchase the equipment.  Hella call it a "cost effective solution" I guess to stop every bodyshop having to go to a VW approved shop for calibration, but I think its still a 4k investment for the aftermarket bodyshops

http://www.abpclub.co.uk/bodyshop-news.php?story=Hella-Gutmann-Solutions---launches-CSC-Tool-(Camera--Sensor-Calibration-Tool)-designed-for-bodyshops-115709

Page 9 below has an interesting write up about it
http://www.hella.com/hella-uk/assets/media_global/INSIGHT_-_Issue_8_-_Autumn_2014.pdf

*no affiliation

I can understand that these sorts of things need to be calibrated, but I wonder how it's done at the factory, as they simply won't have that sort of time available for thousands of cars a day, hence I assume some kind of pre-calibration/default setting must be in force at build

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 30 November 2014, 18:14

What a pain in the arse (no pun intended) that is MH. Get yourselves to the docs if the head aches get worse. When I was rear ended (ooh err) in my first car I was fine for two days and then could barely get out of bed!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 30 November 2014, 19:57

Quote from: KyleB on 30 November 2014, 18:14

What a pain in the arse (no pun intended) that is MH. Get yourselves to the docs if the head aches get worse. When I was rear ended (ooh err) in my first car I was fine for two days and then could barely get out of bed!

When my Scirocco was shunted I was sat in it, parked up, waiting for the missus to finish work. I was hit at about 4pm and it wasn't until about 2pm the following day the effects of whiplash started to kick in. Weird how it develops - sleep fine on it overnight then intense neck pain 22 hours later, almost at the flick of a switch. Its a waiting game now to see if anything develops.

My new insurer (Sheilas wheels - only been on the new policy 8 days) doesn't even have an open claim line on a sunday so i'll be making the calls tomorrow. A bit sh!te! The bloke who hit me didn't want to hang around as he had no coolant, he wanted to get home ASAP. He didn't take any of my details, didn't take any pics and barely gave me time to take mine.

Gave me his name, address and number on a piece of paper, then pissed off home, no admission of guilt or apology or even asking if we were ok. As it turns out he only lives a 2 minute walk away from mine (he must have thought I was following him home) as I was driving to mine. I rang him when I got home and he didn't really want me to claim on insurance - I told him mine is probably a £600 - 800 fix if they can straighten the dent in the boot lid - the bumper is a goner and will need a painted replacement, if there is no hidden damage under there, that's without getting his done.

He must've been messing about in his car to hit me, I had been at a standstill for about 5 seconds waiting for a motorbike to pass on a raised roundabout over the A19 near the Tyne tunnel (and it's barriered all around, making you stop to see what's coming, you can't see if it's clear on the approach, and I did a slow approach up the slip road to the roundabout.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 30 November 2014, 20:00

Quote from: am1w on 30 November 2014, 16:59

It is more like what have they done to your Mk7.
Damn. First Exonian and now monkeyhanger. Two of the nicest chaps on this forum.
So sorry to hear of this for you both.
Glad no one was hurt.

Thanks for the sentiment, i'd be more upset about my GTD if I didn't know it was going in March for the R anyway, but it's always a bugger when these things happen, especially when to a small degree a non-fault claim seems to go against you at renewal time (it'll probably add £30-50 to my next renewal May 2015).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 30 November 2014, 20:03

Quote from: Mr Savage on 30 November 2014, 15:46

Ouuuch. Good old white van man eh Monkey. :( Sorry to hear that buddy. What Isit with everyone running into MK7's lately? Is there a secret conspiracy to get us off the road?

Sometimes I do worry about red cars, maybe the brake lights don't stand out enough, although in this case I was static around 5 seconds before I was hit, and it was a gentle stop on my part, so they had no excuse not to hit me if they were paying full attention to the road ahead.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 30 November 2014, 21:15

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 30 November 2014, 20:03

Sometimes I do worry about red cars, maybe the brake lights don't stand out enough, although in this case I was static around 5 seconds before I was hit, and it was a gentle stop on my part, so they had no excuse not to hit me if they were paying full attention to the road ahead.

My Mk6 GTI was a real magnet for unexplained damage. The red rag to a bull syndrome. Front and rear bumpers repainted, bonnet repainted, A-Pillar repainted.

We have 2 identical Blue BMWs in the family. How strange is that? Mine has been relatively unscathed apart from a neighbour revering his motorhome into me which was witnessed with pictures. Damage £2k. The other BMW has been hit 4 times whilst carefully parked. £11k of damage! So the replacement will be a Mineral Grey one. Hopefully that will be left alone.

There are so many bad and careless drivers around. Clueless clots.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 30 November 2014, 21:17

Sorry to hear that mate.

Was he drinking? Sounds a bit iffy that he wanted to get away from the scene as fast as possible. The least he could do was apologise considering it was clearly his fault. But then some folk have no manners and don't give a sh!t for others.

Hope you get it sorted asap.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 30 November 2014, 21:20

Quote from: am1w on 30 November 2014, 21:15

My Mk6 GTI was a real magnet for unexplained damage. The red rag to a bull syndrome. Front and rear bumpers repainted, bonnet repainted, A-Pillar repainted.

Did you not get your bumpers painted yourself rather than due to 3rd party damage after being paranoid about the number plate recess not being right? Then getting it redone cause it never matched?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 30 November 2014, 21:37

Quote from: p3asa on 30 November 2014, 21:20

Quote from: am1w on 30 November 2014, 21:15

My Mk6 GTI was a real magnet for unexplained damage. The red rag to a bull syndrome. Front and rear bumpers repainted, bonnet repainted, A-Pillar repainted.

Did you not get your bumpers painted yourself rather than due to 3rd party damage after being paranoid about the number plate recess not being right? Then getting it redone cause it never matched?

Front bumper, 3rd party damage once, my fault once. Rear bumper warranty replacement, then 3rd party damage, then my fault, then 3rd party damage. A well worn backside.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 30 November 2014, 21:41

Quote from: p3asa on 30 November 2014, 21:17

Sorry to hear that mate.

Was he drinking? Sounds a bit iffy that he wanted to get away from the scene as fast as possible. The least he could do was apologise considering it was clearly his fault. But then some folk have no manners and don't give a sh!t for others.

Hope you get it sorted asap.

It was just before 2pm, a Sunday roast and a few pints might not have been out of the realms of possibility. He spent most of the time under his car surveying his radiator leak. Didn't really do much speaking to him before he buggered off. He didn't even offer an explanation. You forget to look for things like drunkenness in the heat of the moment, more concerned about surveying the damage. I did keep surprisingly cool throughout.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 30 November 2014, 22:06

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 30 November 2014, 21:41

It was just before 2pm, a Sunday roast and a few pints might not have been out of the realms of possibility. He spent most of the time under his car surveying his radiator leak. Didn't really do much speaking to him before he buggered off. He didn't even offer an explanation. You forget to look for things like drunkenness in the heat of the moment, more concerned about surveying the damage. I did keep surprisingly cool throughout.

The shock and the upset has this effect on one. He obviously knew it was 100% his fault due to sheer carelessness.

It will get fixed and perfectly I am sure. Just such a hassle. I feel for you.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JBirchy on 01 December 2014, 09:20

Sorry to hear about your woes guys, it's a nightmare. I had my mirror smashed off a couple of months ago and only last week it was finally sorted thanks to insurance company idiots.

Anyway, took the opportunity this weekend to give my Golf the winter protection. It was hanging after a load of work miles last week so a full wash, decontamination and reprotection with Gyeon CanCoat and CarPro ReLoad.

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/birchyboy87/PH14%20FHJ%20Mk7%20GTI/2014-11-29152205_zpsee12e7d1.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/birchyboy87/media/PH14%20FHJ%20Mk7%20GTI/2014-11-29152205_zpsee12e7d1.jpg.html)

Gave the Wife's 1-Series a clean too so got some photos of them together...

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/birchyboy87/PH14%20FHJ%20Mk7%20GTI/2014-11-29130942_zpsdf69ccc9.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/birchyboy87/media/PH14%20FHJ%20Mk7%20GTI/2014-11-29130942_zpsdf69ccc9.jpg.html)

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/birchyboy87/PH14%20FHJ%20Mk7%20GTI/2014-11-29130630HDR_zpsf66995b8.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/birchyboy87/media/PH14%20FHJ%20Mk7%20GTI/2014-11-29130630HDR_zpsf66995b8.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 01 December 2014, 11:37

the 1 series does have looks only a mother could love

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 01 December 2014, 12:40

gutted to hear people's woes on here and it is somewhat ironic that the bit of kit that stopes you driving into things coast a fortune to recalibrate when someone drives into you

leaving the R on the drive was the best decision of the weekend given I have had to refit the lip underneath the bumper on the polo due to condition of a lane in Kent

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: baser on 01 December 2014, 12:44

Put the winters wheels on yesterday.  I know the weather conditions are not right yet but I am off to Germany next week and you have to have them on by now.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 01 December 2014, 13:02

Quote from: Booth11 on 29 November 2014, 22:26

Poor car  :sad:  Radar, yet another expensive thing to repair then  :rolleyes:  Hope they do a decent job of it.

So now you want and M135i.  Mr Ex you are so fickle and such a car tart  :laugh:

It's not me Ms. B, I just muddle along minding my own business and these automotive temptresses flutter their DRL's at me and I go weak at the knees…


The 135i isn't for me. Even a mother couldn't love that face and the running costs are those of a £40k car - my workmate got about 25mpg over the weekend at best which was mostly low speed cruising. He said it dipped even lower if he turned the wick up a bit and despite the noise and the torque peak at very low RPM's this is an engine that needs to be revved to appreciate it. The car is all about the engine and light bodyweight (for that size of motor and output) and it's still no GTI.
Getting back into my GTI after driving the 135i I was actually of the impression that I'd like to own both. The GTI has such a breadth of talent and the torque makes it so nice to drive it over performs for it's power output. And I love the GTI interior. I think the GTI will be with me for quite some time, every time I drive something else I'm initially impressed - but then so glad to get back in just a basic no frills GTI.
The 135i has bags of character, I'll give it that. If I could afford two cars I'd love one for a bit of fun. I should be like my workmate and just run an old banger then hire a sporty car or a Diesel at weekends if I need something for a specific requirement. Food for thought.

Quote from: am1w on 30 November 2014, 16:59

It is more like what have they done to your Mk7.
Damn. First Exonian and now monkeyhanger. Two of the nicest chaps on this forum.
So sorry to hear of this for you both.
Glad no one was hurt.

Ooohhh I'm blushing Asker  :kiss:




f**king cars. I've had enough of them lately. The Golf spends most of last month with a flat battery then gets reversed into as soon as I can start using it again.
The other old wreck that I've owned forever flies through its MOT but needs new rear brakes and gets two punctures in two weeks! Grrrrrrrrrr

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: virginVWman on 01 December 2014, 13:05

Quote from: wigit on 01 December 2014, 11:37

the 1 series does have looks only a mother could love

 :grin: inclined to agree, doesn't get called the ugly duckling for no reason. At times, and I stress at times, they can look nice. But they need to be highly specced. White, red leather, xenons etc

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 01 December 2014, 13:06

Quote from: Exonian on 01 December 2014, 13:02

Quote from: Booth11 on 29 November 2014, 22:26

Poor car  :sad:  Radar, yet another expensive thing to repair then  :rolleyes:  Hope they do a decent job of it.
So now you want and M135i.  Mr Ex you are so fickle and such a car tart  :laugh:

It's not me Ms. B, I just muddle along minding my own business and these automotive temptresses flutter their DRL's at me and I go weak at the knees…


The 135i isn't for me. Even a mother couldn't love that face and the running costs are those of a £40k car - my workmate got about 25mpg over the weekend at best which was mostly low speed cruising. He said it dipped even lower if he turned the wick up a bit and despite the noise and the torque peak at very low RPM's this is an engine that needs to be revved to appreciate it. The car is all about the engine and light bodyweight (for that size of motor and output) and it's still no GTI.
Getting back into my GTI after driving the 135i I was actually of the impression that I'd like to own both. The GTI has such a breadth of talent and the torque makes it so nice to drive it over performs for it's power output. And I love the GTI interior. I think the GTI will be with me for quite some time, every time I drive something else I'm initially impressed - but then so glad to get back in just a basic no frills GTI.
The 135i has bags of character, I'll give it that. If I could afford two cars I'd love one for a bit of fun. I should be like my workmate and just run an old banger then hire a sporty car or a Diesel at weekends if I need something for a specific requirement. Food for thought.

Quote from: am1w on 30 November 2014, 16:59

It is more like what have they done to your Mk7.
Damn. First Exonian and now monkeyhanger. Two of the nicest chaps on this forum.
So sorry to hear of this for you both.
Glad no one was hurt.

Ooohhh I'm blushing Asker  :kiss:
f**king cars. I've had enough of them lately. The Golf spends most of last month with a flat battery then gets reversed into as soon as I can start using it again.
The other old wreck that I've owned forever flies through its MOT but needs new rear brakes and gets two punctures in two weeks! Grrrrrrrrrr

Andy, really feel for you. But our love will see you through.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 01 December 2014, 13:09

I did do a trial fit of these which i have purchased for Mrs W as a set of winters (initially), who said romance is dead

(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/wigit71/RUR/IMG_1475_zps91b9b2e0.jpg)

They are the VW Rotary which are more anthracite than the picture suggests

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 01 December 2014, 13:27

Quote from: wigit on 01 December 2014, 13:09

I did do a trial fit of these which i have purchased for Mrs W as a set of winters (initially), who said romance is dead

Awww, you know how to treat a gal!

I've long been a fan of those wheels, shame they don't make them in a Scirocco offset too so they fill the mk7 arches better

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JBirchy on 01 December 2014, 13:42

Quote from: virginVWman on 01 December 2014, 13:05

Quote from: wigit on 01 December 2014, 11:37

the 1 series does have looks only a mother could love

 :grin: inclined to agree, doesn't get called the ugly duckling for no reason. At times, and I stress at times, they can look nice. But they need to be highly specced. White, red leather, xenons etc

I have to admit it's grown on me. Ours is the M-Sport pack, obviously Grey, White Leather, Xenons, Tinted Glass, Professional Media, Heated Seats/Steering Wheel, Reversing Camera so we went pretty much fully loaded.

It's a nicer place to sit than the Golf, driving position is better and the interior a nicer design IMO. The media system is just brilliant, but overall the Golf is a much sharper car and the one I always hanker after, not just for the power difference.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 01 December 2014, 14:48

Been to Mill car clinic in Boldon after going through VW  Ensurance. New bumper, new boot lid, possible new stuff behind the bumper, currently unseen. No word from the other side yet, handed in my statement of events, photos and Google Earth locations for the incident.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 01 December 2014, 15:41

Quote from: wigit on 01 December 2014, 13:09

I did do a trial fit of these which i have purchased for Mrs W as a set of winters (initially), who said romance is dead
(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/wigit71/RUR/IMG_1475_zps91b9b2e0.jpg)
They are the VW Rotary which are more anthracite than the picture suggests

The Mrs must have a rather enormous ring finger. :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 01 December 2014, 15:59

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 01 December 2014, 14:48

Been to Mill car clinic in Boldon after going through VW  Ensurance. New bumper, new boot lid, possible new stuff behind the bumper, currently unseen. No word from the other side yet, handed in my statement of events, photos and Google Earth locations for the incident.

That's just the estimate, my initial post reads like they fixed my car already.  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 01 December 2014, 16:32

Quote from: Exonian on 01 December 2014, 13:27

Awww, you know how to treat a gal!

I've long been a fan of those wheels, shame they don't make them in a Scirocco offset too so they fill the mk7 arches better

i think they should look good on her nb R especially with some lowering springs

Quote from: am1w on 01 December 2014, 15:41

The Mrs must have a rather enormous ring finger. :laugh:

 :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 01 December 2014, 16:40

Could some kind soul with super photoshop skills show the 18" Monza Shadows (Detroit) on a MK7 GTD/GTI/R.

These are my favourite wheels. If they look the business, then I'll put them on the R.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 01 December 2014, 16:52

Quote from: JBirchy on 01 December 2014, 13:42

I have to admit it's grown on me. Ours is the M-Sport pack, obviously Grey, White Leather, Xenons, Tinted Glass, Professional Media, Heated Seats/Steering Wheel, Reversing Camera so we went pretty much fully loaded.

It's a nicer place to sit than the Golf, driving position is better and the interior a nicer design IMO. The media system is just brilliant, but overall the Golf is a much sharper car and the one I always hanker after, not just for the power difference.

I rather like  F20 in M Sport guise even though it looks like a lizard. But then I like lizards!
What it really needs is to get its snout with those crazy crossed eyes updated. The new LCI version will see to that.

The F20 is more claustrophobic inside than the Golf and I prefer the Golf's dashboard design which looks more modern.

But specced correctly, it is a very good car. Just don't get the manual gearbox. The worst of its kind bar none.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 01 December 2014, 17:01

Quote from: wigit on 01 December 2014, 13:09

I did do a trial fit of these which i have purchased for Mrs W as a set of winters (initially), who said romance is dead

(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/wigit71/RUR/IMG_1475_zps91b9b2e0.jpg)

They are the VW Rotary which are more anthracite than the picture suggests

I like these a lot.  Should look superb against night blue.  Please post a pic when they're on :cool:  Lucky mrs w, you know the right way to a woman's heart.

As for the 1 series, if I were it's mother, I'd give it up for adoption :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 01 December 2014, 17:44

At least you can get the BMW in post office red it seems

(http://www.bmstores.co.uk/images/hpcProductImage/imgFull/271328-Postman-Pat-Friction-Van-3.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 01 December 2014, 19:01

Quote from: Booth11 on 01 December 2014, 17:01

Quote from: wigit on 01 December 2014, 13:09

They are the VW Rotary which are more anthracite than the picture suggests

I like these a lot.  Should look superb against night blue.

I put a set of these on my mk6 GTD a couple of months ago, along with some decent rubber - a set of Goodyear Eagle F1 Assymetric 2's. I like the Rotary's a lot; much better than the diamond cut VW Charleston's (and the original Bridgestone's) I had on before, and no whiteworm to worry about!

As Rebecca says, they should look good. I don't think you'll be disappointed!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 01 December 2014, 20:12

have to admit always had a soft spot and have a feeling these will look better than the cadiz, in theory her R should be built this week

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 01 December 2014, 21:19

Loving the look of them VW Rotary wheels. Where'd you get them from?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 01 December 2014, 21:21

Quote from: KyleB on 01 December 2014, 21:19

Loving the look of them VW Rotary wheels. Where'd you get them from?

my local VW dealer as listed in the accessories brochure, on next day and come with centre caps

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JBirchy on 04 December 2014, 14:20

Did this yesterday in my GTI...
(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/birchyboy87/2014-12-03184121_zps1bf55b15.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/birchyboy87/media/2014-12-03184121_zps1bf55b15.jpg.html)

Long day driving but I emerged with no aches or pains whatsoever. The GTI/D is a brilliant cruiser and I'm quite happy with 40mpg to be honest. It was mostly motorway driving but with loads of stop/start and about 100 miles of slow A-Road/town centre driving so pretty good.

Yes, the GTD will have used less fuel, but 40mpg is just fine for me. The DSG box and the adaptive cruise made the motorway sections of the journey totally effortless. I've broken past 10,000 miles in my GTI now, well on the way to 11k and it's been utterly brilliant.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 04 December 2014, 14:44

That's very impressive especially since it's really cold too (by UK standards). Not bad for a 200+ bhp hatch!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MAW73 on 04 December 2014, 15:09

Quote from: wigit on 01 December 2014, 11:37

the 1 series does have looks only a mother could love

Bloody cheek.... :angry: :smiley:

Come on its not that bad looking 

(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/WITHCOMBEM/20140921_125119_zpsd5815c46.jpg) (http://s868.photobucket.com/user/WITHCOMBEM/media/20140921_125119_zpsd5815c46.jpg.html)

(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/WITHCOMBEM/20140921_125024_zpsac979ff9.jpg) (http://s868.photobucket.com/user/WITHCOMBEM/media/20140921_125024_zpsac979ff9.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kenny.c on 04 December 2014, 15:39

Did the winter wheel oki koki as the council are starting to throw salt around.....Not ideal wheel size at 19" but I consider them shabby and id rather not have the polished GTI wheels on over the winter.

(http://i926.photobucket.com/albums/ad108/ian5858/2014-12-04151936_zpsf2493773.jpg)

To be fair to the Falken 452 tyres they have proven to be pretty blooding good in the snow and ice.

Also tried out some bargain OEM Seat Sport wheels I got...

(http://i926.photobucket.com/albums/ad108/ian5858/2014-12-04134526_zps65323dc5.jpg)

Ken

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JBirchy on 04 December 2014, 15:53

Quote from: MAW73 on 04 December 2014, 15:09

Quote from: wigit on 01 December 2014, 11:37

the 1 series does have looks only a mother could love

Bloody cheek.... :angry: :smiley:

Come on its not that bad looking 

(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/WITHCOMBEM/20140921_125119_zpsd5815c46.jpg) (http://s868.photobucket.com/user/WITHCOMBEM/media/20140921_125119_zpsd5815c46.jpg.html)

(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/WITHCOMBEM/20140921_125024_zpsac979ff9.jpg) (http://s868.photobucket.com/user/WITHCOMBEM/media/20140921_125024_zpsac979ff9.jpg.html)

I think it looks tremendous actually. The M-Sport looks great and as long as the Xenons/tinted glass is fitted, looks marvellous.

Boggo SE/Sport models with standard lights look terrible IMO.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: boydeee on 04 December 2014, 16:20

Quote from: MAW73 on 04 December 2014, 15:09

Quote from: wigit on 01 December 2014, 11:37

the 1 series does have looks only a mother could love

Bloody cheek.... :angry: :smiley:

Come on its not that bad looking 

That looks superb mate! My mate has one in what I call "ginger" and it looks so much nicer than a boggo spec 1 series. I'm a fan of the subtlety and love the side on view with the obscene brake discs  :cool:

If you look at a normal spec golf in comparison to a GTI/GTD/R I see the same huge differences comparing a 135 to a normal 1 series. It's all down to individual opinion obviously  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 04 December 2014, 16:24

Quote from: MAW73 on 04 December 2014, 15:09

Quote from: wigit on 01 December 2014, 11:37

the 1 series does have looks only a mother could love

Bloody cheek.... :angry: :smiley:

Come on its not that bad looking 

C'mon Martin, admit it, it is that bad!

No, seriously, they look so much better in the flesh.  :grin:
I had a run out in an M135i last week and absolutely loved it.

Quote from: kenny.c on 04 December 2014, 15:39

Did the winter wheel oki koki as the council are starting to throw salt around.....Not ideal wheel size at 19" but I consider them shabby and id rather not have the polished GTI wheels on over the winter.



Also tried out some bargain OEM Seat Sport wheels I got...

(http://i926.photobucket.com/albums/ad108/ian5858/2014-12-04134526_zps65323dc5.jpg)

Ken

I saw a set of those on ebay, they look like excellent winters.
Are they made by MAM? They look very similar to their RS2 design and and similar to Audi R8 alloys.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MAW73 on 04 December 2014, 16:24

Thanks guys!  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MAW73 on 04 December 2014, 16:41

Quote from: Exonian on 04 December 2014, 16:24

Quote from: MAW73 on 04 December 2014, 15:09

Quote from: wigit on 01 December 2014, 11:37

the 1 series does have looks only a mother could love

Bloody cheek.... :angry: :smiley:

Come on its not that bad looking 

C'mon Martin, admit it, it is that bad!

No, seriously, they look so much better in the flesh.  :grin:
I had a run out in an M135i last week and absolutely loved it.

 ^ Those winter alloys above look superb  :cool:

Cheers Andy glad you enjoyed the M135i. Its a bit of beast power wise but not so fun at the moment in the colder weather so I'm poodling around at the moment.

However, having my winter wheels fitted tomorrow so things should improve. At least I can guarantee it won't snow down my way now after spending £1,600 out one these!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kenny.c on 04 December 2014, 17:19

"I saw a set of those on ebay, they look like excellent winters.
Are they made by MAM? They look very similar to their RS2 design and and similar to Audi R8 alloys."

You are correct...they was on Ebay being sold by a Seat dealership....they never sold so I contacted them directly and did a deal. When I picked these up im sure they had a couple of sets left.

Id have to check what info is on the wheel to confirm who makes them.

Those 19" which are on now are ET45 8.5J and sit just inside the wheel arch.....the Seat wheels are ET45 8J so will be a further 6mm in....so perfect. I should be getting the tyres swapped over during the weekend...cannot wait.

On a side note the Seat wheels are 11.5kgs.....not the lightest.....im unsure how that compares to the 19" Santiago option wheels.

Ken

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 05 December 2014, 17:01

Quote from: MAW73 on 04 December 2014, 16:41

Cheers Andy glad you enjoyed the M135i. Its a bit of beast power wise but not so fun at the moment in the colder weather so I'm poodling around at the moment.

However, having my winter wheels fitted tomorrow so things should improve. At least I can guarantee it won't snow down my way now after spending £1,600 out one these!

You know the rules - PHOTOS!

BBS SRs by any chance?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 06 December 2014, 10:14

Took the R for a blast down to Kent with the TSWs and Supersports back on and blown away by how these tyres perform in the wet on rural roads

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 06 December 2014, 10:44

Well, my alloy footrest turned up from the supplier in China and as a bonus, no import it VAT payable (result).

I was fearing it would look a piece of junk but to be honest, it's really well designed and built and looks very OEM with good quality plastics and metal.

I'll fit it later today and post up some pictures etc to see how well it fit etc.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 06 December 2014, 12:55

OK, just fitted it (took all of 5 minutes - just one screw).

Really pleased with the fit and finish and looks very OEM. It's slightly narrower than my original so think it's really designed for a manual car, but to be honest theres not much in it and it still feels very comfortable.

Anyway, to the pictures:

(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8580/15336433394_322bf6a34c_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/pneekq)

(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8583/15958700635_e288d03ee2_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qjdvGX)

(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8643/15339084943_a04a6d9100_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/pnsPxM)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 06 December 2014, 14:07

Looks the part that mate. Is it literally screw in or did you have take anything off.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 06 December 2014, 14:50

Thanks Kyle, dead easy, just the one Torx screw you can see in one of the pictures on the side, then the whole unit slides upwards to release two plastic "claws" that locate the unit into the metal underneath on the floor and that's it. No other parts to take apart, literally took just a few minutes.

Only thing I did to do was slightly trim some plastic from the claws in the new parts as they were a bit tight compared to the original and I didn't want to snap them off when thumping the new unit down into position with my fist, and worked like a treat.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: boydeee on 06 December 2014, 16:50

Quote from: Sootchucker on 06 December 2014, 14:50

Thanks Kyle, dead easy, just the one Torx screw you can see in one of the pictures on the side, then the whole unit slides upwards to release two plastic "claws" that locate the unit into the metal underneath on the floor and that's it. No other parts to take apart, literally took just a few minutes.

Only thing I did to do was slightly trim some plastic from the claws in the new parts as they were a bit tight compared to the original and I didn't want to snap them off when thumping the new unit down into position with my fist, and worked like a treat.

Looks great mate! Thanks for making me want to spend more cash  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Misterp on 06 December 2014, 18:29

That footrest does look nifty. It completes that section of the car. Where did you get yours from.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 06 December 2014, 22:37

From Ali Express here

http://www.aliexpress.com/snapshot/6358327353.html

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kenny.c on 06 December 2014, 22:57

Got some spare tyres swapped over on to the Seat Sport wheels....fitment for 19" 8J ET45 is perfect.....
Just waiting for new center caps to arrive.

(http://i926.photobucket.com/albums/ad108/ian5858/post_zps77f02010.jpg)
(http://i926.photobucket.com/albums/ad108/ian5858/post2_zpse903f440.jpg)

Ken

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 07 December 2014, 17:21

Quote from: kenny.c on 06 December 2014, 22:57

Got some spare tyres swapped over on to the Seat Sport wheels....fitment for 19" 8J ET45 is perfect.....
Just waiting for new center caps to arrive.

(http://i926.photobucket.com/albums/ad108/ian5858/post_zps77f02010.jpg)
(http://i926.photobucket.com/albums/ad108/ian5858/post2_zpse903f440.jpg)

Ken

That looks bloody good!!

Really tempted by something similar (if not identical) for mine in 19" - any links as to where you got them from?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr Savage on 07 December 2014, 17:23

Perfect fit Ken.

The ideal setup in my opinion is 19 x 9" ET47 with 255/35/19 tyres. Lower the car with VWR springs and you've got a mean looking motor ;)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kenny.c on 07 December 2014, 17:54

They are not on Ebay at the minute....but most Seat dealers can get them.
I actually got mine from Seat Dealership in Barnsley....they had a few sets to sell in order to meet sales targets. They did have a few sets left I believe.

Going from the standard 18" wheels to the 19" has hardly altered the ride quality what so ever.....it says a lot about the MQB platform.

Ken

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 07 December 2014, 19:26

love those kenny see one of the best and hardest looking GTIs i have seen

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kenny.c on 07 December 2014, 19:49

Thanks guys....I wasnt too sure when we first picked them up....but really liking them now.
We are considering getting them rubbed down and having a matt lacquer applied.....We will see...

Ken

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Misterp on 07 December 2014, 19:52

Cleaned the sh!t out of my car.

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=271481.10

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 10 December 2014, 19:54

Today I swapped the GTI for a 1.4 Corsa courtesy car while it has a nose job.
Jeez, why do people buy Corsas in such big numbers? The quality is woeful and why anyone would choose one of these in front of a Kia or whatever baffles me. It really makes the VW interiors look top notch and those who sit on here slating SEAT interiors really ought to take a look at what else is out there for the same money. I was shocked how cheap and nasty the Corsa was. The engine feels like a 0.4
It picks up speed ok but feels totally flat.
A soulless car that feels like it's made of rubber.

Quote from: kenny.c on 06 December 2014, 22:57

Got some spare tyres swapped over on to the Seat Sport wheels....fitment for 19" 8J ET45 is perfect.....
Just waiting for new center caps to arrive.



Ken

They look awesome Ken, the mudflaps look good too.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 10 December 2014, 21:20

Quote from: Exonian on 10 December 2014, 19:54

Today I swapped the GTI for a 1.4 Corsa courtesy car while it has a nose job.
Jeez, why do people buy Corsas in such big numbers? The quality is woeful and why anyone would choose one of these in front of a Kia or whatever baffles me. It really makes the VW interiors look top notch and those who sit on here slating SEAT interiors really ought to take a look at what else is out there for the same money. I was shocked how cheap and nasty the Corsa was. The engine feels like a 0.4
It picks up speed ok but feels totally flat.
A soulless car that feels like it's made of rubber.

Totally agree with your corsa critique.  I had the misfortune to have the 1.2 as a courtesy car year whilst mine was having bodywork done after some twit dented it whilst it was parked up.

My heart sank when I saw it but I was willing to give it the benefit of the doubt.  What a godawful car, really, really flat and had to be coaxed to gather any semblance of speed. You were lucky that your 1.4 picked up any speed, obviously that .2 makes all the difference  :grin: Gear changes hit and miss!

Interior was awful with acres of hideous plastic stretching from dash to windscreen.  It also had an endearing little quirk that when the tank was filled up it didn't register on the fuel gauge for about 50 miles and similarly the needle moved very erratically on the way down. 

I couldn't get back in the Gti quick enough.   :sick:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kevinm on 10 December 2014, 22:24

I have just fitted genuine LED door warning lights from the new passat:

(http://i671.photobucket.com/albums/vv79/kevinm_photobucket/Mk7/07C16085-9026-4493-8090-748517D7D51A_zps3a1nbjuj.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: VWcezGTI7 on 11 December 2014, 01:20

Quote from: kevinm on 10 December 2014, 22:24

I have just fitted genuine LED door warning lights from the new passat:

(http://i671.photobucket.com/albums/vv79/kevinm_photobucket/Mk7/07C16085-9026-4493-8090-748517D7D51A_zps3a1nbjuj.jpg)

They look awesome! How much did they cost you and were they difficult to fit? Looks so much better than the aftermarket bulb insert some people have used IMO...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 11 December 2014, 10:22

Quote from: Exonian on 10 December 2014, 19:54

Today I swapped the GTI for a 1.4 Corsa courtesy car while it has a nose job.
Jeez, why do people buy Corsas in such big numbers? The quality is woeful and why anyone would choose one of these in front of a Kia or whatever baffles me. It really makes the VW interiors look top notch and those who sit on here slating SEAT interiors really ought to take a look at what else is out there for the same money. I was shocked how cheap and nasty the Corsa was. The engine feels like a 0.4
It picks up speed ok but feels totally flat.
A soulless car that feels like it's made of rubber.

Haha could not agree more. My wife had one on loan for a week recently as her own car was in for crash repairs (don't ask!).

I drove the Corsa briefly and actually thought it was dangerously underpowered. I pulled out of a junction and I could see a car coming in the distance but I thought I had loads of time. Nearly sh1t myself when the Corsa barely moved and the oncoming car was on my tail!

It did have standard heated seats and a heated steering wheel though which I thought was bizarre in such a car  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 11 December 2014, 10:28

my ex used to (may still) have a 1.3 cdti Corsa and it scared the crap out of me driving it, besides the evident lack of grunt, i thought the steering was downright dangerous tbh, felt like you could flip the thing if you turned too sharpish! Horrible thing, they may have fixed it on the newer ones but I tell everyone to stay away from them, for the money id rather have a fez-bomb!  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: boydeee on 11 December 2014, 18:13

Well, thanks to Vidman2 and this thread http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=261704.0 I popped on my winter wheels today

During:

(http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj24/boydy_z1/IMAG0927_zpsab3369f7.jpg) (http://s268.photobucket.com/user/boydy_z1/media/IMAG0927_zpsab3369f7.jpg.html)

After:

(http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj24/boydy_z1/IMAG0929_zps66cf4e81.jpg) (http://s268.photobucket.com/user/boydy_z1/media/IMAG0929_zps66cf4e81.jpg.html)

(http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj24/boydy_z1/IMAG0930_zps062a8155.jpg) (http://s268.photobucket.com/user/boydy_z1/media/IMAG0930_zps062a8155.jpg.html)

Very neat fit on the fronts!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 11 December 2014, 23:04

Unfortunately, I don't have a Mk7 as yet. But in my frustration with the inordinate wait, I tried to add the Pano Roof to my order and was told it was no longer possible as it would constitute a major change as the status of my car is more or less decided, whatever that means. I could change the colour or the wheels but nothing as radical as adding a Pano Roof. So I can do nothing to my Mk7. Damn, but I suppose looking on the bright side (though without a sun roof!) it has saved me near £1000.

Perhaps I will ask tomorrow if the Climate Windscreen could be added but without the Advanced Telephone Connection. I am sure it will be another no. Keyless entry perhaps? Worth a try even though I don't need/want it.

Waiting can be hard.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JBirchy on 12 December 2014, 08:00

Quote from: am1w on 11 December 2014, 23:04

Unfortunately, I don't have a Mk7 as yet. But in my frustration with the inordinate wait, I tried to add the Pano Roof to my order and was told it was no longer possible as it would constitute a major change as the status of my car is more or less decided, whatever that means. I could change the colour or the wheels but nothing as radical as adding a Pano Roof. So I can do nothing to my Mk7. Damn, but I suppose looking on the bright side (though without a sun roof!) it has saved me near £1000.

Perhaps I will ask tomorrow if the Climate Windscreen could be added but without the Advanced Telephone Connection. I am sure it will be another no. Keyless entry perhaps? Worth a try even though I don't need/want it.

Waiting can be hard.

I know your pain chap. Honestly, Keyless is one of my favourite options, having used it for nearly a year I wouldn't want a car without it. It's just brilliant. If you haven't already, the reversing camera is a cheap option at £160 too, nice little novelty.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: corgi on 12 December 2014, 11:18

Does the convenience out-weigh the risk? I don't find it difficult pressing a button on my key-fob...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-29786320 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-29786320)

On the local news last night West Midlands Police were reporting that a third of all car thefts in the last year were, so-called, "key-less thefts"... and the feeling was that the car would be gone within minutes of you leaving it...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 12 December 2014, 16:36

Quote from: corgi on 12 December 2014, 11:18

Does the convenience out-weigh the risk? I don't find it difficult pressing a button on my key-fob...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-29786320 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-29786320)
On the local news last night West Midlands Police were reporting that a third of all car thefts in the last year were, so-called, "key-less thefts"... and the feeling was that the car would be gone within minutes of you leaving it...

Now I remember why I did not order it. A policeman friend of mine advised me not to get Keyless Entry (KE). Most of the cars stolen in London have KE. So that's that. Good. More money saved and the car is less likely to be stolen.

So the only other thing I might ask for is the Climate Windscreen (CW) but I don't want the Advanced Telephone Connection (ATC). I think this is also a non-runner. My BMW does not have CW and I have not missed this option.

Don't want the rear view camera as it is a gimmick IMO, though a nice one. The Golf is a small car with no rear overhang.

So I have convinced myself I don't need to add anything else which I would find useful.

The wait continues.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ffrank on 12 December 2014, 17:16

Quote from: am1w on 12 December 2014, 16:36

Now I remember why I did not order it. A policeman friend of mine advised me not to get Keyless Entry (KE). Most of the cars stolen in London have KE. So that's that. Good. More money saved and the car is less likely to be stolen.

My suspicion is that most of the cars stolen are using tried and tested 'old school' methods, such those below (I'm not sure what year these stats are from):

(http://www.car-theft.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/CarTheft-Statistics.gif)

That doesn't mean most of the cars being nicked don't have keyless, but it also doesn't mean they are all stolen through 'master keyless keys' or whatever it is they are using. So they were nicked as they are nice new cars as opposed to because they have keyless. Probably an important distinction to make!

The stories of keyless theft appear a bit thin on the ground, and I can't help but think the manufacturers will resolve issues as they occur - as surely all cars will go this way eventually?

Although of course not getting keyless is still a good saving, and as we've all driven for x years without it - you won't miss it. But once you do get it you will probably not want to go back to a key! (I now resent needing to get my key out to get into my house!)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 12 December 2014, 17:31

I will also be using the Autowatch Key Guard so getting keyless is pointless for me as I still have to use a fob!

http://www.autowatch.co.uk/product/immobiliser/key_guard/Key%20Guard.html

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: corgi on 12 December 2014, 17:34

Quote from: ffrank on 12 December 2014, 17:16

The stories of keyless theft appear a bit thin on the ground, and I can't help but think the manufacturers will resolve issues as they occur - as surely all cars will go this way eventually?

The 1500 out of 4500 stolen cars in the West Midlands police area last year would seem to suggest the stories are  far from thin on the ground... especially if this proportion is repeated across other force areas...

I'm not sure all cars will go this way eventually, unless they can address the apparent security flaws...

As I said, I'm sure its a nice convenience but for what it costs and the potential issues, I'm glad I gave it a miss...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 12 December 2014, 17:45

Surely the answer is keyless entry but a pin number to activate the car? Just have it come up on the touch screen, randomize the number/character positions (so grease marks don't give away the places you press every time) and there you go.

Like locking your phone, make it an option that people can use if they want.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 12 December 2014, 17:45

Quote from: corgi on 12 December 2014, 17:34

Quote from: ffrank on 12 December 2014, 17:16

The stories of keyless theft appear a bit thin on the ground, and I can't help but think the manufacturers will resolve issues as they occur - as surely all cars will go this way eventually?

The 1500 out of 4500 stolen cars in the West Midlands police area last year would seem to suggest the stories are  far from thin on the ground... especially if this proportion is repeated across other force areas...
I'm not sure all cars will go this way eventually, unless they can address the apparent security flaws...
As I said, I'm sure its a nice convenience but for what it costs and the potential issues, I'm glad I gave it a miss...

I agree.
It is not that hard to press a button!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 12 December 2014, 18:13

Washed the car today and couldn't believe some black paint peeled off from inside the wheel as I was hosing it!!!

Not very happy. Then on further inspection it was the weight the paint had peeled off from! Still shouldn't be happening.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snoopy on 12 December 2014, 20:06

Quote from: am1w on 12 December 2014, 16:36

Quote from: corgi on 12 December 2014, 11:18

Does the convenience out-weigh the risk? I don't find it difficult pressing a button on my key-fob...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-29786320 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-29786320)
On the local news last night West Midlands Police were reporting that a third of all car thefts in the last year were, so-called, "key-less thefts"... and the feeling was that the car would be gone within minutes of you leaving it...

Now I remember why I did not order it. A policeman friend of mine advised me not to get Keyless Entry (KE). Most of the cars stolen in London have KE. So that's that. Good. More money saved and the car is less likely to be stolen.

So the only other thing I might ask for is the Climate Windscreen (CW) but I don't want the Advanced Telephone Connection (ATC). I think this is also a non-runner. My BMW does not have CW and I have not missed this option.

Don't want the rear view camera as it is a gimmick IMO, though a nice one. The Golf is a small car with no rear overhang.

So I have convinced myself I don't need to add anything else which I would find useful.

The wait continues.

http://youtu.be/rZIW0J0_tS4
Shows an Audi with keyless been stolen. The device used which also works on vw and bmw cars is readily available off ebay!
I would stick with the key if it was me.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 12 December 2014, 20:15

Quote from: am1w on 12 December 2014, 17:31

I will also be using the Autowatch Key Guard so getting keyless is pointless for me as I still have to use a fob!

http://www.autowatch.co.uk/product/immobiliser/key_guard/Key%20Guard.html

That system should come with a duress code that only you know as well as the proper one. Someone burgles you for the keys, confronts you, you give them the duress code and when they go to start the car with it they get fried or gassed.

Really not convinced by keyless unless you are a lass with a Mary Poppins bag you'll never find the keys in, not much of a labour saver.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dirvy on 12 December 2014, 20:22

Sold it.. Had chance of. Cancelled order. Limestone r 19s pana keyless winter sat pro .. What a sucker couldn't resist. Sitting other side of channel. Hoping for Xmas delivery.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 12 December 2014, 20:25

Quote from: Snoopy on 12 December 2014, 20:06

http://youtu.be/rZIW0J0_tS4
Shows an Audi with keyless been stolen. The device used which also works on vw and bmw cars is readily available off ebay!
I would stick with the key if it was me.

So much for keyless entry.
Anyway, I rather like the quaint analogue method of starting a car with a key.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GolfTi on 14 December 2014, 15:37

Just done the wheel hubs with silver Hammerite. That rust has annoyed me for ages now, it started on the rear hubs after a few months. It looks so much better now.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snoopy on 14 December 2014, 20:24

Quote from: GolfTi on 14 December 2014, 15:37

Just done the wheel hubs with silver Hammerite. That rust has annoyed me for ages now, it started on the rear hubs after a few months. It looks so much better now.

Will that not just burn off? I thought you would have to use very high temp paint for there.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 14 December 2014, 23:01

Leant it to the wife I am a little concerned....

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snoopy on 14 December 2014, 23:08

Quote from: wigit on 14 December 2014, 23:01

Leant it to the wife I am a little concerned....

I think I can hear a curb rubbing alloy sound from here  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 14 December 2014, 23:11

Quote from: Snoopy on 14 December 2014, 23:08

Quote from: wigit on 14 December 2014, 23:01

Leant it to the wife I am a little concerned....

I think I can hear a curb rubbing alloy sound from here  :wink:

it has the freshly referred TSWs on it so i hope not, i am more worried about spirited driving

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 14 December 2014, 23:14

Quote from: wigit on 14 December 2014, 23:11

Quote from: Snoopy on 14 December 2014, 23:08

Quote from: wigit on 14 December 2014, 23:01

Leant it to the wife I am a little concerned....

I think I can hear a curb rubbing alloy sound from here  :wink:

it has the freshly referred TSWs on it so i hope not, i am more worried about spirited driving

I bet she's itching to get hers.  Have to make do with ragging yours till it arrives  :evil:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dereks on 15 December 2014, 08:30

Found another scratch on the quarter panel from the end of the door :cry: Not sure if its been done on purpose(my tailgate got keyed the first weekend I got it) but it's going to need a professional job done on it.

My wife managed to put a similar scratch on a previous car with her engagement ring so I suspect it may have happened again.

Either way deep pearl black seems pretty soft.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 15 December 2014, 12:33

Quote from: dereks on 15 December 2014, 08:30

My wife managed to put a similar scratch on a previous car with her engagement ring so I suspect it may have happened again.

Either way deep pearl black seems pretty soft.

Everything is soft when compared to a diamond.  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ffrank on 15 December 2014, 16:53

Quote from: corgi on 12 December 2014, 17:34

The 1500 out of 4500 stolen cars in the West Midlands police area last year would seem to suggest the stories are  far from thin on the ground... especially if this proportion is repeated across other force areas...

Is there an article about that Corgi? I did some googling the other day, but the articles I found covered theft by reprogramming key fobs (which we all obviously have) and keyless in one breath, so I presumed the majority of these 'electronic thefts' are using the older method of re-coding blank key fobs.

Edit:

Quote from: Snoopy on 12 December 2014, 20:06

http://youtu.be/rZIW0J0_tS4
Shows an Audi with keyless been stolen. The device used which also works on vw and bmw cars is readily available off ebay!
I would stick with the key if it was me.

Hi Snoopy, the video looks like it could be a re-programmining of normal key fobs, it didn't seem to be the keyless crime we saw with landrovers (which I don't believe they needed to use the OBD port/break into the car.) Was there more info to show this wasn't the case? The linked article doesn't work. I'm happy to be wrong, but I'm keen to know if we do have an issue - or it's no less safe than the current theft issues around electronic keys (as in non-keyless, electronic keys.)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 15 December 2014, 17:05

This describes it a little better:

http://blogs.sap.com/innovation/innovation/protect-your-business-fleet-from-rising-problem-keyless-entry-01795289

and this also talks about how its being reported as one thing, but its mixing up the facts:

http://darthnull.org/2014/10/28/keyless-car-thefts

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ffrank on 15 December 2014, 17:18

Thanks fred. Hmm, I think there's a lot of conflicting info out there.

That first article on the SAP blog is titled keyless entry, but doesn't describe any theft techniques using keyless keys - all those techniques use our standard electronic keys fobs. Which leads me to believe they have misrepresented the Met figures in their closing sentence also!?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 15 December 2014, 17:35

I *think* what is happening is that with keyless it is possible once you have gained access to the vehicle to reprogram a new "key" using the diagnostic port. Obtaining entry is either by breaking a window or by jamming the locking signal (clearly this works for non-keyless too)

What I read digging around just now suggested that the EU (God bless them) made it illegal for the manufacturers to only allow their dealers to create replacement keys, which means that the technology to make and sell "key reprogrammers" has to be available to all and sundry - and somebody is selling them in some way that criminals are able to obtain. Repackaging that into a black box that you can push big buttons on in a hurry is only one step further away.

The next hurdle for the thieving scum is starting the car and unlocking the steering - on keyless this is all possible via the newly programmed "key".... if you don't have keyless, you still have a manual interlock to overcome, possible, but seemingly more difficult - and why bother when there are plenty of high end vehicles with keyless... in fact, the more expensive the motor, the more likely its keyless!

I think this is what is happening...

Clearly there are obvious counter-measures there could be built in, like if the alarm has been activated (by breaking a window) then have a 30 minute delay before the diagnostic port will accept commands... or something.

Maybe keyless/proximity entry but a mechanical key to start the car is the way to go?

Fred

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 15 December 2014, 17:51

Quote from: fredgroves on 15 December 2014, 17:35

Maybe keyless/proximity entry but a mechanical key to start the car is the way to go?
Fred

But you have pressed your remote to open the car door and the mechanical key is ready to use to start the car so why then bother with 'keyless + mechanical key' which costs more?

Thanks for your excellent links.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sky on 19 December 2014, 00:23

http://s1117.photobucket.com/user/Peter_Gilmore/media/IMG_0196_zps26bb0775.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0

Unfortunately some one dented and scratched the off side front and rear doors. Thanks to Mill Body Shop and DDB Detailing and Valeting, North Shields for making the car look better than new. Gtechniq re-applied and winter protection detailing as well. Thanks to all once again.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 19 December 2014, 07:08

I can highly recommend David at DDB valeting. Top job and top man.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JBirchy on 19 December 2014, 08:42

Quote from: Sky on 19 December 2014, 00:23

http://s1117.photobucket.com/user/Peter_Gilmore/media/IMG_0196_zps26bb0775.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0

Unfortunately some one dented and scratched the off side front and rear doors. Thanks to Mill Body Shop and DDB Detailing and Valeting, North Shields for making the car look better than new. Gtechniq re-applied and winter protection detailing as well. Thanks to all once again.

That looks absolutely marvelous pal. Excellent.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MAW73 on 19 December 2014, 13:37

Quote from: Exonian on 05 December 2014, 17:01

Quote from: MAW73 on 04 December 2014, 16:41

Cheers Andy glad you enjoyed the M135i. Its a bit of beast power wise but not so fun at the moment in the colder weather so I'm poodling around at the moment.

However, having my winter wheels fitted tomorrow so things should improve. At least I can guarantee it won't snow down my way now after spending £1,600 out one these!

You know the rules - PHOTOS!

BBS SRs by any chance?

BBS SRs certainly would have been nice Andy..... However, for cheapness I went for the BMW winter wheels which are 17" BMW Style 380 Y-spoke wheels complete with continental winter Contact TS830P SSR tyres. Here she is nice and clean today (which won't last long)

(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/WITHCOMBEM/20141219_123004_resized_zpsef0c47b6.jpg) (http://s868.photobucket.com/user/WITHCOMBEM/media/20141219_123004_resized_zpsef0c47b6.jpg.html)


 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: corgi on 19 December 2014, 14:46

Quote from: ffrank on 15 December 2014, 16:53

Quote from: corgi on 12 December 2014, 17:34

The 1500 out of 4500 stolen cars in the West Midlands police area last year would seem to suggest the stories are  far from thin on the ground... especially if this proportion is repeated across other force areas...

Is there an article about that Corgi? I did some googling the other day, but the articles I found covered theft by reprogramming key fobs (which we all obviously have) and keyless in one breath, so I presumed the majority of these 'electronic thefts' are using the older method of re-coding blank key fobs.

I don't know, to be honest, it was on Midlands Today one day last week. I've rounded the figures - because I can't remember the exact numbers - but they are the right order of magnitude and proportion...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 19 December 2014, 16:56

Quote from: MAW73 on 19 December 2014, 13:37

Quote from: Exonian on 05 December 2014, 17:01

Quote from: MAW73 on 04 December 2014, 16:41

Cheers Andy glad you enjoyed the M135i. Its a bit of beast power wise but not so fun at the moment in the colder weather so I'm poodling around at the moment.

However, having my winter wheels fitted tomorrow so things should improve. At least I can guarantee it won't snow down my way now after spending £1,600 out one these!

You know the rules - PHOTOS!

BBS SRs by any chance?

BBS SRs certainly would have been nice Andy..... However, for cheapness I went for the BMW winter wheels which are 17" BMW Style 380 Y-spoke wheels complete with continental winter Contact TS830P SSR tyres. Here she is nice and clean today (which won't last long)

Have fun cleaning those over winter Martin!  :grin:
That little package should keep you safe on the road.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 21 December 2014, 10:37

Well, it's now been a week and a half sans GTI whilst it has a new front bumper having been reversed into.
After the initial fury it has been more irony that the only car I've ever had with a frontal collision protection system is the only one I've had frontal damage inflicted on it (albeit it being parked up and getting backed into).
The delay has been getting the radar renewed and recalibrated.

Whilst it's been gone I've had the 'joy' of a Corsa loan car which to be honest is crap.
It provides a means of transport and handles well enough but that's it. Everything else about it sums up modern throw away cars, the controls are cheap, the engine has no mid range whatsoever thanks to stupid ineffective emissions laws which just mean that small cars need 16v engines so that their emissions are low on a test rig but out in the big bad world you have to thrash the guts out of it just to get it to move.

The one thing the Corsa has reminded me of though is that the Golf has become very heavy and the Corsa can actually be more fun to drive so long as you don't need any sort of speed (ok, it goes ok downhill). Now I'm suddenly fancying a new Polo GTI in Mayan Blue to thrash around in for 12 months or so - it'd probably cost about the same as my GTI is worth, (brokers are knocking them out for about £16k already) and is a proper GTI; big engine, manual gearbox and doesn't weigh much (unlike the in vogue Golf R in the weight stakes) plus its torque peaks nice and early meaning it should be a very flexible friend.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 21 December 2014, 12:43

Exonian - which brokers are knocking them out for £16k? My missus needs to learn to drive in the new year as her works is handily on the way to mine and we work compatible hours. I'm getting made redundant in June, and assuming I don't get a job at her place (it's possible, her industry and mine overlap) she'll probably need to make her own way to work. Spending around the £15k mark on a car for her is probbaly on the cards (she likes the Polo 150 1.4TSI ACT, and the Mini Cooper). Unless my new job is quite a hike away and i'll let her have the R monday to Friday commute and i'll buy some economical old crapper I don't mind putting big miles on.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 21 December 2014, 14:08

I think it would be best to get her something old for a year or two if she's a new driver, unless you can cope with scrapes.

Anyway, at current time of writing:
Broadspeed £16,200 https://broadspeed.com/CarView/Volkswagen/Polo/39999/TSI_BMT_1.8_192PS_Petrol_GTI_Manual_3_doors

Orangewheels £16,041 https://www.orangewheels.co.uk/enquiries/359f1b/enquiry_details/new.html

Add a bit for a five door obviously

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 21 December 2014, 14:55

Exonian: Those are some great prices, what a relief they're dropped the very troublesome twin-charged 1.4TSI.

She had a good go at passing her test years ago, she was a really good driver under tuition - had her on L-plates under my insurance and never had reason to stamp on the imaginary brakes every time I took her. She failed her driving test 4 times and just gave up - she just fell to bits on the test, but everywhere else she was good. I'd ensure she got parking sensors all round if they're not as standard. It would be a straight out broker job as she'd have nothing to p/x. She's always been in nippy cars - she was in my 140TDI MK5 under tuition and her official lessons car with the driving school was a Lupo GTI (what a car that was!). I'm hoping with a bit of maturity about her now, she can take it easy on her driving test and still pass.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 21 December 2014, 15:22

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 21 December 2014, 14:55

Exonian: Those are some great prices, what a relief they're dropped the very troublesome twin-charged 1.4TSI.

She had a good go at passing her test years ago, she was a really good driver under tuition - had her on L-plates under my insurance and never had reason to stamp on the imaginary brakes every time I took her. She failed her driving test 4 times and just gave up - she just fell to bits on the test, but everywhere else she was good. I'd ensure she got parking sensors all round if they're not as standard. It would be a straight out broker job as she'd have nothing to p/x. She's always been in nippy cars - she was in my 140TDI MK5 under tuition and her official lessons car with the driving school was a Lupo GTI (what a car that was!). I'm hoping with a bit of maturity about her now, she can take it easy on her driving test and still pass.

Lupo GTI's were the best fun ever! Fab cars and what an inspired choice by the driving instructor!

It's more door scrapes with post-learners where they cut corners a bit sharp. The good thing with an older car when they first pass is they're not so nervous of scraping it so in effect less chance of doing so!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 21 December 2014, 15:36

It's the wheel scrapes i'd be most concerned about when kerb corners are cut. Why VW stick with diamond cut and polished wheels is beyond me - they're a whiteworm timebomb (went through 2 sets under warranty on my MK5 GT) and a PITA to repair if they do get scraped. For looking marginally better, it's a shame to see whitewormed wheels underwarranty effectively written off by VW for a purely cosmetic issue. Just looked at the Polo spec - She'd be getting the Park (sensors front and back) and ACC system pack for £795 (minus a 10% discount that the other options listed seem to get I presue, but Orangewheels hasn't listed that pack).

17% discount and a much improved GFV for the Polo range (50% of basic RRP) indicating strong residuals should make it a relatively cheap runner from a depreciation point of view, considering its RRP.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 21 December 2014, 15:41

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 21 December 2014, 15:36

It's the wheel scrapes i'd be most concerned about when kerb corners are cut. Why VW stick with diamond cut and polished wheels is beyond me - they're a whiteworm timebomb (went through 2 sets under warranty on my MK5 GT) and a PITA to repair if they do get scraped. For looking marginally better, it's a shame to see whitewormed wheels underwarranty effectively written off by VW for a purely cosmetic issue. Just looked at the Polo spec - She'd be getting the Park (sensors front and back) and ACC system pack for £795 (minus a 10% discount that the other options listed seem to get I presue, but Orangewheels hasn't listed that pack).

17% discount and a much improved GFV for the Polo range (50% of basic RRP) indicating strong residuals should make it a relatively cheap runner from a depreciation point of view, considering its RRP.

The options are a little vague on various websites including VW's at the moment. It was the same when the mk7 GTI/D was released first of all though, and took a while for VW to settle with options.
As a new buy purely on a cost basis I think the depreciation would be very low. 50% of a £19k car is a lot less of a hit in ££ than 50% of a £30k car!
I'd be tempted with one for a year or so just to blast about in and a a bonus it'd even fit in my garage unlike the Golf!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snoopy on 21 December 2014, 20:08

Quote from: Exonian on 21 December 2014, 14:08

I think it would be best to get her something old for a year or two if she's a new driver, unless you can cope with scrapes.

Anyway, at current time of writing:
Broadspeed £16,200 https://broadspeed.com/CarView/Volkswagen/Polo/39999/TSI_BMT_1.8_192PS_Petrol_GTI_Manual_3_doors

Orangewheels £16,041 https://www.orangewheels.co.uk/enquiries/359f1b/enquiry_details/new.html

Add a bit for a five door obviously

Oh... We were just contemplating a new Audi A1 sportback 1.4 TSI150 s-line I think I better take a look at the polo GTI at that money!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 22 December 2014, 07:37

Quote from: Snoopy on 21 December 2014, 20:08

Quote from: Exonian on 21 December 2014, 14:08

I think it would be best to get her something old for a year or two if she's a new driver, unless you can cope with scrapes.

Anyway, at current time of writing:
Broadspeed £16,200 https://broadspeed.com/CarView/Volkswagen/Polo/39999/TSI_BMT_1.8_192PS_Petrol_GTI_Manual_3_doors

Orangewheels £16,041 https://www.orangewheels.co.uk/enquiries/359f1b/enquiry_details/new.html

Add a bit for a five door obviously

Oh... We were just contemplating a new Audi A1 sportback 1.4 TSI150 s-line I think I better take a look at the polo GTI at that money!

£15,612 on DTD for 3 door  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mark V GTD on 22 December 2014, 07:40

This great discount is really due to the VWFS 1000 quid deposit contribution offer - otherwise its just a normal 10%.

Great little car though :-)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 22 December 2014, 07:59

Quote from: Mark V GTD on 22 December 2014, 07:40

This great discount is really due to the VWFS 1000 quid deposit contribution offer - otherwise its just a normal 10%.

Great little car though :-)

If you're not really after the finance though, you can take it out and pay off in full within the 14 day cooling off period, paying only daily interest (what will probably amount to £4.50 a day), keeping any incentives that are either fitted to the car or dealership supplied contributions etc. I'm not 100% sure, but i'm pretty sure that even manufacturer supplied deposit contributions cannot be rescinded.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 22 December 2014, 11:37

have been looking at the Polo GTI as a new daily instead of the Blue GT which is approaching 30k on the clock having seen some of these deals, trouble is really want dsg and i'll be honest its not the sharpest handling car I have driven but I do like the size and they feel a bit more old school in the build

I was around £18K on DTD with a raft of options, probably will borrow a demo for a weekend

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kenny.c on 22 December 2014, 16:15

Wigit

Just curious what sort of long term MPG your Blue GT is getting..?? We are looking to replace a DS3 early next year and have been considering a BGT...

Thanks
Ken

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 22 December 2014, 16:27

Quote from: kenny.c on 22 December 2014, 16:15

Wigit

Just curious what sort of long term MPG your Blue GT is getting..?? We are looking to replace a DS3 early next year and have been considering a BGT...

Thanks
Ken

I actually really love the Blue GT, mpg is in the 40-50s as it never really gets what I call a set routine, will see 450 miles from a tank at motorway speeds, 70 and below it comes into its own, on a day to day basis more frugal than my 500 Twin Air I had before it

Polo has been a great car and in the blue silk looks great and just takes what gets thrown at it with £20 a year road fund licence

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 22 December 2014, 17:51

I'm considering the polo gti to replace the gtd. Just waiting for a test drive in one.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 23 December 2014, 07:58

Quote from: mcmaddy on 22 December 2014, 17:51

I'm considering the polo gti to replace the gtd. Just waiting for a test drive in one.

You'll have to push Mick hard for that level of discount, and if you do manage to get somewhere close to it, you might find the GTD just about worth more than the discounted GTI with a few options. I was surprised how hard a bargain i'd managed to strike with him for the R (don't forget he's in the Durham branch now).

Considering what Mick offered for mine and it having no options, yours should be worth £19000-19500 in a fair p/x that won't eat into your potential to negotiate discount if you were looking to get one as early as April/May (I dont think the lead time will be huge for a Polo, even a GTI).

Might be worth you sticking yours on pistonheads to get the most back for your options, having the buyer pay the finance balance directly to VWFS and pocketing the difference. You might end up with £1500 more than p/x once the tyre kickers have battered you down £500.

I think you'll find the Polo a bit rougher around the edges (handling/ride) compared to the MQB MK7, but maybe that's a good thing. It'll certainly feel a lot quicker, and it will be a lot quicker off the line, even if in reality it'll have similar mid-range capabilities.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mark V GTD on 23 December 2014, 11:27

I'm starting to warm to the idea myself now....!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 23 December 2014, 13:29

I don't see why anyone would want to step down from a GTD/GTI to a polo other than as a financial consideration.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 23 December 2014, 15:50

Quote from: CraigW on 23 December 2014, 13:29

I don't see why anyone would want to step down from a GTD/GTI to a polo other than as a financial consideration.

It depends on how you look at it.
The Golf is big and heavy and has a lovely high quality feel about it.
BUT the Polo is fun.
Yep, the Polo interior isn't a patch on the Golf, the electronics are a generation or half a generation at least behind, you get nasty painted metal bits on a five door by the rear window, the wheelbase is shorter and it's a taller car so it's not as stable... I could go on for hours pointing out the negatives.

However - the Golfs, despite all the electronic aids can be as dull as ditchwater to punt around at legal speeds.
How many on here have said their mk7 isn't as much fun or doesn't feel as quick as the figures suggest?
Just look at the used values of Lupo GTI's now compared to Golf GTI's of a similar age. Is the Lupo GTI fast? No, it ain't but it's FUN.
The Polo GTI is no Lupo GTI but motoring is getting so watered down now, and Golfs are so refined as standard cars they've lost that little spark that used to distinguish that sporty models - and I'm going right back to the early 90's here when the Golf decided to be all things to all people.
Is a Polo GTI a better car than a Golf GTI? Not a chance but it could well be a lot more fun to drive and sometimes that, added to the financial considerations, makes it something worthwhile to own.
In an ideal world it would be nice to have something fun like a Polo GTI or Mini Cooper S for days when you're in the mood and a Golf R (or GTI/D) for other duties and I think that's what a fair few on here will consider.

I'd consider a Polo GTI over a Golf GTI as I don't need a biggish car 99.9% of the time, but at the end of the day it's always nice to get back into a Golf GTI as it has just that little something that other cars don't have, the ingredient X.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: corgi on 23 December 2014, 17:18

Quote from: Exonian on 23 December 2014, 15:50

However - the Golfs, despite all the electronic aids can be as dull as ditchwater to punt around at legal speeds.
How many on here have said their mk7 isn't as much fun or doesn't feel as quick as the figures suggest?

This statement is valid for most cars. They're vastly over-tyred and have a range of electronic devices to curtail the fun. Modern cars are so capable, that to recreate the feeling we had 20 years ago you need to be traveling so much faster...the problem is that when it goes wrong there is so much more energy involved. Incidentally, Toyota/Subaru have got it right with the GT86/BRZ... not that fast but great fun...

Quote from: Exonian on 23 December 2014, 15:50

Just look at the used values of Lupo GTI's now compared to Golf GTI's of a similar age. Is the Lupo GTI fast? No, it ain't but it's FUN.

I think there is another factor at play here, affecting the fun, as well as size... mass - The Lupo GTI will feel so much more nimble... Drive something very light and you'll find driving a very different experience... I had a Caterham and you didn't so much drive it as think it, because of its low mass it was so responsive to steering and throttle inputs...

Quote from: Exonian on 23 December 2014, 15:50

The Polo GTI is no Lupo GTI but motoring is getting so watered down now, and Golfs are so refined as standard cars they've lost that little spark that used to distinguish that sporty models - and I'm going right back to the early 90's here when the Golf decided to be all things to all people.

There is a constant drive from the buying public for a car to be better than the one that preceded it... bigger, quieter, smoother, more economical etc. that's why we are where we are...

Quote from: Exonian on 23 December 2014, 15:50

Is a Polo GTI a better car than a Golf GTI?

Depends on your your requirements - but for me, no

Quote from: Exonian on 23 December 2014, 15:50

In an ideal world it would be nice to have something fun like a Polo GTI or Mini Cooper S for days when you're in the mood and a Golf R (or GTI/D) for other duties and I think that's what a fair few on here will consider.

The Golf and Polo are too similar - I've been down this route before - I've ended up with my 911 Cabrio (because it fun and noisy enough) but I can (and have) driven it to Italy etc. but previously, a Caterham fitted the bill, before that a 1968 Coooper 'S' (I should have kept it - given the prices they fetch now) ... If you're going to have a second 'fun' car... do it properly...

If you can have but one... then the comfort:fun ratio will be different for everyone... If you can get what you want/need in a Polo GTI... why buy a Golf GTD/GTI/R?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gazmondo35 on 24 December 2014, 13:51

Rotated the wheels today to front to back,so I don't have to buy a new set of tyres come April/may time when I trade in,but had trouble getting the wheels off due to corrosion around the hub,you would think vw would put a bit lubricant on to prevent this after all the car is only nine months old.

(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag318/Garry_Mcdonnell/183815DF-E618-44E9-95BB-89EAD261A521_zpshbvrbxjy.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kenny.c on 24 December 2014, 18:17

I finally tracked down a very annoying rattle from the rear of my car...turns out it was 2 things....the boot light was very loose in the housing and the grey plastic panel on the boot that you grab to close the hatch with....RESULT....silence at last.

Worse luck im at work tomorrow 7am - 7pm

Have a great Christmas everyone.....

Ken

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 24 December 2014, 19:07

I am trying to add a few more options but my guy says it is not possible as it will delay the BW which at present stands at 7. My car is reasonably well optioned without being OTT. He's back on Jan 2. I think a visit is in the offing and a nice long serious chat over lunch. My treat to sweeten him!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 24 December 2014, 22:09

Today I had my first run out in a GTD DSG.
Briefly.

Initial thoughts:
It was basic spec plus nav and still felt well equipped. Why waste money on more toys?!
Having said that I'd spec Sport & Sound, RVC and park assist I reckon.

DSG, hmmmm, the second time I've been out in a diesel DSG and yes, it goes quicker than a manual I'm guessing but the torque shove just doesn't feel the same and it's only satisfying using the paddles.
The jury is out for me so I'll try it again at some point (hopefully), but in the meantime I'd opt for the cheaper manual car.

I do like the GTD though, a slightly different character to the GTI and just as satisfying to drive.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Dully on 26 December 2014, 12:13

Quote from: kenny.c on 24 December 2014, 18:17

I finally tracked down a very annoying rattle from the rear of my car...turns out it was 2 things....the boot light was very loose in the housing and the grey plastic panel on the boot that you grab to close the hatch with....RESULT....silence at last.

Worse luck im at work tomorrow 7am - 7pm

Have a great Christmas everyone.....

Ken

Another one to check if you have an annoying boot rattle is the plastic nut that holds the spare in place, mine was very slightly loose, drove me mad for a week but I found it in the end  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dippy_x on 27 December 2014, 09:07

Quote from: Dully on 26 December 2014, 12:13

Quote from: kenny.c on 24 December 2014, 18:17

I finally tracked down a very annoying rattle from the rear of my car...turns out it was 2 things....the boot light was very loose in the housing and the grey plastic panel on the boot that you grab to close the hatch with....RESULT....silence at last.

Worse luck im at work tomorrow 7am - 7pm

Have a great Christmas everyone.....

Ken

Another one to check if you have an annoying boot rattle is the plastic nut that holds the spare in place, mine was very slightly loose, drove me mad for a week but I found it in the end  :laugh:

I'm going to check these today, I have annoying rattle that I just cant figure out where the noise is coming from!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 27 December 2014, 09:59

I'm going to check these too. We should really start a "Where your annoying rattle could be" thread  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kenny.c on 31 December 2014, 18:30

Took a punt on some CF mirror covers from the bay of E.....these actually replace the original covers rather than sticking on top. Quality is very good....fit is also good.....abit fiddly to get them on though.

Apparently they are original VW mirror covers then covered in real carbon and sealed.

Wasnt sure they would look right on a Pure White car....but with the black wheels actually look better than id thought.

(http://i926.photobucket.com/albums/ad108/ian5858/2014-12-31135009_zps5c7b3aa3.jpg)
(http://i926.photobucket.com/albums/ad108/ian5858/2014-12-31135036_zps72abad18.jpg)
(http://i926.photobucket.com/albums/ad108/ian5858/2014-12-31140342_zps0ac3e3d4.jpg)
(http://i926.photobucket.com/albums/ad108/ian5858/2014-12-31142031_zpsa14f02c4.jpg)

Happy new year everyone.....
Ken

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ChrisG on 31 December 2014, 18:40

Those mirror caps look cool.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 31 December 2014, 18:40

I like them Ken. Nice and shiny too. Good find !!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dirvy on 01 January 2015, 09:04

Sold it.
Had opportunity to pick up cancelled R order, only four weeks wait.
Limestone grey, pana, winter, keyless sat pro, 19s. DSG

A bit higher spec than I would have ordered myself, but you only live once.

Picked up yesterday, not had much chance. To play with yet. Will report back later.

Pic on gti world Facebook page until I get chance to take some.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 01 January 2015, 11:02

Good choice on the mirror covers Ken.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 01 January 2015, 13:36

Quote from: kenny.c on 31 December 2014, 18:30

Took a punt on some CF mirror covers from the bay of E.....these actually replace the original covers rather than sticking on top. Quality is very good....fit is also good.....abit fiddly to get them on though.

Apparently they are original VW mirror covers then covered in real carbon and sealed.

Wasnt sure they would look right on a Pure White car....but with the black wheels actually look better than id thought.

(http://i926.photobucket.com/albums/ad108/ian5858/2014-12-31135009_zps5c7b3aa3.jpg)
(http://i926.photobucket.com/albums/ad108/ian5858/2014-12-31135036_zps72abad18.jpg)
(http://i926.photobucket.com/albums/ad108/ian5858/2014-12-31140342_zps0ac3e3d4.jpg)
(http://i926.photobucket.com/albums/ad108/ian5858/2014-12-31142031_zpsa14f02c4.jpg)

Happy new year everyone.....
Ken

OK. I have had a feeble look on the Bay and can't find them!!
Do you have a link please??

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JakeF on 01 January 2015, 13:52

Despite the cold and wind, I decided it was time to clear the winter muck...

(http://s26.postimg.org/qwfyld951/Front_offside_angle.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/qwfyld951/)  (http://s26.postimg.org/i056hfiit/Front_straight_on.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/i056hfiit/)  (http://s26.postimg.org/3sfhss5tx/Rear_GTI_badge.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/3sfhss5tx/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kenny.c on 01 January 2015, 14:05

HI there

They are from a shop called BM1-Centre.....however they are not showing any stock at the minute.

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/BM1-Centre-Online-Shop/Side-Mirror-Cover-/_i.html?_fsub=13873496018&_sid=810400108&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322 (http://stores.ebay.co.uk/BM1-Centre-Online-Shop/Side-Mirror-Cover-/_i.html?_fsub=13873496018&_sid=810400108&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322)

Ken

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 01 January 2015, 14:05

Quote from: dirvy on 01 January 2015, 09:04

Sold it.
Had opportunity to pick up cancelled R order, only four weeks wait.
Limestone grey, pana, winter, keyless sat pro, 19s. DSG

A bit higher spec than I would have ordered myself, but you only live once.

Picked up yesterday, not had much chance. To play with yet. Will report back later.

Pic on gti world Facebook page until I get chance to take some.

Saw the pics that Dean had posted yesterday mate. Car looks ace!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jimble on 01 January 2015, 16:21

Quote from: JakeF on 01 January 2015, 13:52

Despite the cold and wind, I decided it was time to clear the winter muck...

+1, got rained off from a desperately needed wax though!! :'(

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 01 January 2015, 17:05

Found myself in the fuel warning lottery.
Car turned to 0 miles left and due to various circumstances got another 12 miles out of it till I got to the fuel station!! Phew.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 01 January 2015, 17:44

Quote from: p3asa on 01 January 2015, 17:05

Found myself in the fuel warning lottery.
Car turned to 0 miles left and due to various circumstances got another 12 miles out of it till I got to the fuel station!! Phew.

12 miles? Not exactly living dangerously - gone 24 before, that was a bit of a twitchy time, and the car took 50.45L.  :undecided:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr Savage on 01 January 2015, 20:08

Quote from: Jimble on 01 January 2015, 16:21

Quote from: JakeF on 01 January 2015, 13:52

Despite the cold and wind, I decided it was time to clear the winter muck...

+1, got rained off from a desperately needed wax though!! :'(

Same here and got a couple that live down the road walk up the street and whisper "He's cleaning his car!" Like its some shocking thing to do nowadays followed by "It is a nice car though isn't it." To which the guy a bit of a t**t replied "No it's w**k" Jealousy much? Lol!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mark V GTD on 02 January 2015, 11:10

Thinking about it.... perhaps it is a bit unusual these days.... with the proliferation of five quid 'hand car washes' all over the place anyone doing it themselves just looks mean to the casual observer.....

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: phope on 02 January 2015, 11:14

Don't have it yet (hopefully the end of this month) but a few things now ready to be fitted

Gloss black mirror covers, UK legal pressed metal plates and genuine 'Autostadt' frames, and a Blackvue DR600GW dashcam

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y223/phope1/gtda_zps17710f73.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 02 January 2015, 12:44

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 01 January 2015, 17:44

Quote from: p3asa on 01 January 2015, 17:05

Found myself in the fuel warning lottery.
Car turned to 0 miles left and due to various circumstances got another 12 miles out of it till I got to the fuel station!! Phew.

12 miles? Not exactly living dangerously - gone 24 before, that was a bit of a twitchy time, and the car took 50.45L.  :undecided:

24 miles after the range says 0? Now that is living dangerously  :smug:
The most I've managed to squeeze in mine was 51.53 Litres

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: runningman35 on 02 January 2015, 22:12

@ Phope,

Nice set of plates you got there! just wondering how you got them without the V5? You did say you have a company car on order and you still await delivery?

Reason I'm asking is I have had my car around 3 months and the front plate has already de-laminated this week with water and all kinds of sh*t embedded in the plate and thought may as well try and get a fresh set that don't advertise the fact I'm driving a lease company car?

Lucky I don't drive and live in Spain-probably be car jacked by now!

The wing mirror caps look cool BTW and tempted by them as just got stone chips on drivers door side today as well!
 :sick:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: phope on 02 January 2015, 22:29

Got them from here: http://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/europl8r

I simply bought them, told them what I wanted (they don't do non-legal plates) and they came a few days later.

They are BS marked, and have the issuer & postcode marked on, and are UK legal

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 03 January 2015, 00:31

http://www.fullhousecustoms.com/Plates.html#prettyPhoto also do a nice set

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 07 January 2015, 16:57

Actually properly tried to drive the most economical i could to back to work today at dinner, the whole 8 miles that is largely over a country lane and I was amazed that I got 42mpg. Mostly by simply being in 1 higher gear that I normally would, and I had to recently switch to normal petrol as I have a fuel card and they've been moaning at me. I can certainly feel the reduction in bhp but i think its doing my mpg the world of good. Lets see what I get on the way back...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 07 January 2015, 17:34

Don't know how you can feel the reduction in bhp when the gti doesn't need higher proof petrol. Is it not just in your head?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 07 January 2015, 19:06

If a GTI is optimised for RON95, it's not going run noticeably better RON98. RON98 fuel isn't any more potent than RON95, it's able to undergo greater compression without pinking because it is less volatile. Octane rating isn't an indicator of energy content, in fact some higher octane petrols that achieve their higher octane rating through the addition of bioethanol are less energy dense than normal RON95 unleaded.

An increase in power and an increase in fuel economy go hand in hand, usually indicating that more complete combustion has taken place. Using RON98 in a RON95 optimised car makes the car more likely to be thirstier because it can't run optimally - the fuel is being ignited at a lower compression ratio and so runs more of a risk of an incomplete burn. You might end up coking your spark plugs by running a GTI on RON98.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: RobS23GTI on 07 January 2015, 19:29

I regularly get 30-40 miles more per tank on Tesco99 than the standard stuff and it feels more responsive tbf.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr Savage on 07 January 2015, 21:08

The standard GTI may well be optimised to run on RON95 but Graham's GTI is far from standard and remaps have various settings depending on the quality of fuel being used and I'm guessing Graham is on the higher octane setting for V-Power and momentum.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 07 January 2015, 21:31

Cheers Savage, I believe you are correct. I'm running a shark stage 2 map plus intercooler, weirdly however my recent 95 Ron experience has noticed that while slower I feel slightly smoother, could be just the fwd handling the power better tho.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 08 January 2015, 09:11

Quote from: GrahamFR on 07 January 2015, 16:57

Actually properly tried to drive the most economical i could to back to work today at dinner, the whole 8 miles that is largely over a country lane and I was amazed that I got 42mpg. Mostly by simply being in 1 higher gear that I normally would, and I had to recently switch to normal petrol as I have a fuel card and they've been moaning at me. I can certainly feel the reduction in bhp but i think its doing my mpg the world of good. Lets see what I get on the way back...

Only got 35 mpg this morning :( certainly better than normal driving where I don't break 30 but it was a bit more trafficky and the engine only got to 50c which I think may be the biggest contributor

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 09 January 2015, 12:45

Got a phonecall today from Mill car clinic - my GTD isn't getting fixed on Monday as planned, they unwrapped the new tailgate and it's got a bigger dent in it than I have on mine post-crash. Part is out of stock with VW and on back-order.  :rolleyes:

Chris - if you're around next week for the VCDS scan you want to do, i'll still have my car.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 13 January 2015, 14:22

Took the paperwork for the wife's private plate down so she can pick her R up on Saturday. this will be the final new VW car to leave Ridgeway Wantage given their new VW showroom opens in Didcot on the Monday and Wantage becomes a used car site :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ffrank on 13 January 2015, 14:26

Quote from: wigit on 13 January 2015, 14:22

Took the paperwork for the wife's private plate down so she can pick her R up on Saturday. this will be the final new VW car to leave Ridgeway Wantage given their new VW showroom opens in Didcot on the Monday and Wantage becomes a used car site :)

You are going to be a 2 R household? That's pretty awesome  :drool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 13 January 2015, 14:46

Having driven the loan R we had for a couple of months she decided to go for one instead of the GTI, we very nearly had two Pirellis

Polo is staying as the general work horse

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ffrank on 13 January 2015, 14:59

Ah gotcha, I remembered you having an R already and thought it was yours  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 13 January 2015, 15:36

Quote from: ffrank on 13 January 2015, 14:59

Ah gotcha, I remembered you having an R already and thought it was yours  :whistle:

Loaner was due to seatgate, i've had mine since may and even though i never use it some how it has done 10k, all be it 2k was hooning around europe

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kenny.c on 13 January 2015, 15:56

Quote from: wigit on 13 January 2015, 14:46

Having driven the loan R we had for a couple of months she decided to go for one instead of the GTI, we very nearly had two Pirellis

Polo is staying as the general work horse

Keeping the Polo....you must like it....

Ive visited the dealer looking for a BlueGT Polo....fancy changing our DS3 for one. But for some reason the GT is the only model in the Polo range which hasnt had the facelift yet. Apparently its due later in the year, so we are going to wait for that to be released.

Ken

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 13 January 2015, 17:06

the Blue GT did undergo the revisions just kept same wheels, interior and bodykit, has new lights and interior

done 30k and proper workhorse, toying with swapping it for a Polo GTI but will probably keep it until new platform

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kenny.c on 13 January 2015, 17:09

The lights are still the optional original xenon units .... all other Polos now have full LED option...

Ken

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 13 January 2015, 17:27

Just talking about the led lights are they better having full led or or the bi xenons on the gtd/gti?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kenny.c on 13 January 2015, 20:08

The only experience I have of full LED headlights was in a new Seat Leon.....I didnt think they offered any more light output or better beam pattern. Only difference is they are at full output almost instantly, where as the xenons on our GTI take 5 seconds or so to achieve full output.

So no real difference....maybe consume less energy..?? Maybe more reliable....but its to early with the LED tech to know for certain.

I know some top end Audi A7 cars get "full active" LED's.....something about each LED can be actively moved.....god knows...??

Ken

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ffrank on 13 January 2015, 20:53

Quote from: kenny.c

I know some top end Audi A7 cars get "full active" LED's.....something about each LED can be actively moved.....god knows...??

Ken

Check this out:  :shocked:

CES 2015 BMW Audi Laser Headlights: http://youtu.be/-WvK5WC4ns0

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Post by: kenny.c on 13 January 2015, 21:50

Very smart.......even more so with the word laser in it.

Ken

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Post by: JB GTI on 13 January 2015, 22:21

Quote from: kenny.c on 13 January 2015, 20:08

The only experience I have of full LED headlights was in a new Seat Leon.....I didnt think they offered any more light output or better beam pattern. Only difference is they are at full output almost instantly, where as the xenons on our GTI take 5 seconds or so to achieve full output.

So no real difference....maybe consume less energy..?? Maybe more reliable....but its to early with the LED tech to know for certain.

I know some top end Audi A7 cars get "full active" LED's.....something about each LED can be actively moved.....god knows...??

Ken

My brother in law has a Leon FR with Led headlights and they do seem very bright when looking head on at them but from behind the wheel they don't throw light any further than a standard light. Also, a big problem is just emerging in this winter weather. Led's don't get hot like  halogen or xenon so ice won't clear when you switch on and he has had to stop a couple of times to clear them as they are bobbins when covered in frost.

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Post by: wigit on 17 January 2015, 18:47

tucked it away on the drive to make room for R number two

will post some pics when it has been detailed as after 18 miles needs a wash, have to admit night blue on the more door and 18s looks a great

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Post by: Exonian on 18 January 2015, 10:39

Congrats to Mrs Wigit!
Post some pics up anyway as a dirty R pic is better than no R pics!
It's a rare colour so will be interesting to see it.

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Post by: ffrank on 18 January 2015, 10:57

Quote from: wigit on 17 January 2015, 18:47

tucked it away on the drive to make room for R number two

will post some pics when it has been detailed as after 18 miles needs a wash, have to admit night blue on the more door and 18s looks a great

Congrats also and hoorah for another NB :) I bet it looks great on the R, and when the sun comes out - bling bling bling.  :cool:

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Post by: Booth11 on 18 January 2015, 11:20

Quote from: wigit on 17 January 2015, 18:47

tucked it away on the drive to make room for R number two

will post some pics when it has been detailed as after 18 miles needs a wash, have to admit night blue on the more door and 18s looks a great

Hope Mrs W is pleased with it.  So you're now a two R family  :cool:

As Ex says, post some pics anyway, I'd love to see the R in Night Blue, bling mirror caps an' all.   Also be great to see a pic of all three of your blue vws together  :wink:  :smiley:

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Post by: Snoopy on 18 January 2015, 11:44

Imo NB looks great on the R there is one in the works carpark next door to were I work. I think they got one in NB as he could see my shadow blue GTI from his office   :grin: .The mirror caps would look better in NB or black as they do look a bit bling/odd on the NB.

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Post by: wigit on 18 January 2015, 22:05

A couple of pics, spec is 5 door, dsg, dcc, nav, winter pack

(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/wigit71/RUR/IMG_1544_zps61a44cc3.jpg)

(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/wigit71/RUR/IMG_1545_zps3ab494bf.jpg)

I've not even been in it yet, let alone allowed to drive it  :grin:

The Rotary alloys should be on by the end of the week which may seal the fate of the mirror caps and lip

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Post by: Booth11 on 19 January 2015, 03:48

^^

That looks amazing!  An absolute stunner  :cool:

More pics when the Rotary's are on  :laugh:

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Post by: Exonian on 19 January 2015, 13:38

The NB looks classy.
So do the standard wheels against the colour too.
Nice, a good choice by Mrs W!
 :cool:

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Post by: wigit on 19 January 2015, 13:48

Quote from: Booth11 on 19 January 2015, 03:48

^^

That looks amazing!  An absolute stunner  :cool:

More pics when the Rotary's are on  :laugh:

why thank you she is down your neck of the woods today in the Polo so keeping it real

Quote from: Exonian on 19 January 2015, 13:38

The NB looks classy.
So do the standard wheels against the colour too.
Nice, a good choice by Mrs W!
 :cool:

I think the cadiz suit the NB better than the prets and also looks better on a more door, the mirrors is what i can't get used too

I've booked mine in next week weather permitting for some tinkering in the form of map back on it, brake upgrade 355 or 370 decisions decisions and also picking up the VWR intake, also booked first sprint of the year for February :)

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Post by: ffrank on 19 January 2015, 14:49

Beautiful  :cool:

And looking a million times better than my NB outside the window, in it's bedraggled winter "overdue a wash" stage.

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Post by: matchboy on 19 January 2015, 15:46

That NB really does look awesome - congrats!

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Post by: Gazza on 19 January 2015, 17:39

Tracked my order...en route to the UK...but I already knew that!

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Post by: wigit on 20 January 2015, 14:35

fixed the only fault, the passenger side map light was not coming on when unlocking the car, trim removed wires and connection checked so all is well  :cool:

seems i may have a courtesy R next week for a few days in black which should confuse the neighbours confused whilst mine is away  :grin:

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Post by: Gung-Ho on 20 January 2015, 17:13

Just ordered these to tie me over whilst my OEM Santiago's are sent off to be refurbed. 

I'm not a big fan of replica style alloys but I can't afford to have the car off the road and I got them at a pretty decent price.  They're only going to be temporary until my Santiagos come back.

Based on the "Cadiz" these are 19" which are rare and finished in a GUNMETAL/Polish finish as opposed to Gloss Black/Polish finish.

Pretty happy with them overall.

(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss268/Gung-Ho_2009/FB6AF566-9824-4BF6-8E93-ED0839C45937.jpg) (http://s582.photobucket.com/user/Gung-Ho_2009/media/FB6AF566-9824-4BF6-8E93-ED0839C45937.jpg.html)

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Post by: ffrank on 20 January 2015, 18:17

Quote from: wigit on 20 January 2015, 14:35

seems i may have a courtesy R next week for a few days in black which should confuse the neighbours confused whilst mine is away  :grin:

They'll probably just think you are replacing the polo with a third R. "He's bought another, darling!" :D

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Post by: monkeyhanger on 20 January 2015, 18:31

After getting another email from those toothless Tigers that are "VW Ensurance" stating that Aviva are going to give their clients another week to respond to our "allegation" of them clattering my GTD seven and a half weeks ago (they never reported the incident, nor have responded to 3 letters asking for their side of the story) - I decided to get onto Aviva and kick their arses myself.

They're now willing to appraise the case based on my photos taken at the scene that they've not had (VW Ensurance assured me they'd had it - I suppose either side could be lying to cover it's arse). Might actually get the ball rolling now. I was passed around on the phone no less than 7 times, and forwarded to a London plumbers merchant in error (similar numbers apparently, happens all the time). They do the call centre thing backwards at Aviva too it seems. Usually you get the Indian call centre at the start and then speak to someone English when things get complicated, with Aviva it's the other thing round. Gets a bit complicated when you're bollocking an insurance company that isn't your own.

Still waiting on a new and undamaged tailgate currently. At this rate it'll be traded in for the R before it gets fixed.

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Post by: Exonian on 21 January 2015, 05:17

Quote from: Gung-Ho on 20 January 2015, 17:13

Just ordered these to tie me over whilst my OEM Santiago's are sent off to be refurbed. 

I'm not a big fan of replica style alloys but I can't afford to have the car off the road and I got them at a pretty decent price.  They're only going to be temporary until my Santiagos come back.

Based on the "Cadiz" these are 19" which are rare and finished in a GUNMETAL/Polish finish as opposed to Gloss Black/Polish finish.

Pretty happy with them overall.

Those look interesting.
Tell us more!

Where are they made? eBay or other retailer?
I've not seen reps in that colour before.

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Post by: Gung-Ho on 21 January 2015, 09:34

Watcha Mate!

Funny enough I found them listed on eBay by pure chance... Plenty of replica 18" "Cadiz" style alloys for sale, but not many in the 19" size which was what I was after.  As they were only listed for 48Hrs I jumped at the chance and ordered a set for £490 from a company called Sheldons in Manchester.

However, they were originally advertised in the Gloss Black/ Polish finish like the OEM, but after placing my order I got a call from Sheldons to say that they only had the "Full" Gloss Black finish in stock or this "New" Gunmetal/ Polish finish.  Ideally I would have preferred my original choice but hey, the Gunmetal/ Polish look just as good (if not better, now I've seen them in the flesh).

Haven't weighed them as yet, but to be honest there isn't that much difference between my 19" Santiago's.

I'm probably going to get flamed for buying Rep's, but like I said I need a temporary set to tie me over.  However I must say the quality & overall finish is exceptional!

No idea where they are made but I expect like most reps they are made somewhere in China? Could be wrong... All I know is that they are manufactured by a company called "Stuttgart".

Although these 19" Cadiz style alloys from Sheldons are no longer listed on eBay I have seen two other companies advertise them recently.  Not sure what they are like though

(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss268/Gung-Ho_2009/3661B4AF-6B96-4969-8B84-AB5D5D542EBE.jpg) (http://s582.photobucket.com/user/Gung-Ho_2009/media/3661B4AF-6B96-4969-8B84-AB5D5D542EBE.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 21 January 2015, 15:50

Quote from: Gung-Ho on 21 January 2015, 09:34

Watcha Mate!

Funny enough I found them listed on eBay by pure chance... Plenty of replica 18" "Cadiz" style alloys for sale, but not many in the 19" size which was what I was after.  As they were only listed for 48Hrs I jumped at the chance and ordered a set for £490 from a company called Sheldons in Manchester.

However, they were originally advertised in the Gloss Black/ Polish finish like the OEM, but after placing my order I got a call from Sheldons to say that they only had the "Full" Gloss Black finish in stock or this "New" Gunmetal/ Polish finish.  Ideally I would have preferred my original choice but hey, the Gunmetal/ Polish look just as good (if not better, now I've seen them in the flesh).

Haven't weighed them as yet, but to be honest there isn't that much difference between my 19" Santiago's.

I'm probably going to get flamed for buying Rep's, but like I said I need a temporary set to tie me over.  However I must say the quality & overall finish is exceptional!

No idea where they are made but I expect like most reps they are made somewhere in China? Could be wrong... All I know is that they are manufactured by a company called "Stuttgart".

Although these 19" Cadiz style alloys from Sheldons are no longer listed on eBay I have seen two other companies advertise them recently.  Not sure what they are like though

I think they look really good in that colour.
Interesting!
It will probably say somewhere on the wheel where it's made but at the end of the day you get good reps and you get bad ones so it's luck of the draw and you might find (hopefully) you have no problems with them.
Don't forget to post up some nice pics when they're on the car as I think they'll look really good.

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Post by: JB GTI on 22 January 2015, 10:09

Quote from: Sootchucker on 06 December 2014, 10:44

Well, my alloy footrest turned up from the supplier in China and as a bonus, no import it VAT payable (result).

I was fearing it would look a piece of junk but to be honest, it's really well designed and built and looks very OEM with good quality plastics and metal.

I'll fit it later today and post up some pictures etc to see how well it fit etc.

Fingers crossed. I have ordered one of these too !!  :shocked:

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Post by: mcmaddy on 25 January 2015, 09:49

Had my gtd to the dealer yesterday to investigate noisy suspension. Turns out other dealer in the same network has managed to damage the rubber gaiters that should be fitted over the shock absorber at the top. Both rubber gaitors were lose and hanging but tech yesterday has managed to refit them properly. He's also ordered the newer replacement rear shocks that are still on back order. I won't be going back to my local dealer again. Also saw a lapis blue r on the forecourt for sale.

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Post by: Snoopy on 25 January 2015, 10:35

Let  me guess Pulman Sunderland is the local one  :sad:

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Post by: monkeyhanger on 25 January 2015, 15:31

Quote from: mcmaddy on 25 January 2015, 09:49

Had my gtd to the dealer yesterday to investigate noisy suspension. Turns out other dealer in the same network has managed to damage the rubber gaiters that should be fitted over the shock absorber at the top. Both rubber gaitors were lose and hanging but tech yesterday has managed to refit them properly. He's also ordered the newer replacement rear shocks that are still on back order. I won't be going back to my local dealer again. Also saw a lapis blue r on the forecourt for sale.

Chris - at least they didn't nip off in your car for a 28 mile/20mpg joyride in your GTD on their lunchbreak (Benfield Scotswood Road), or put lots of small paint chips on your wing and crudely splodge clear lacquer on while it was in for warranty work (Benfield Silverlink). I've had an atrocious repair on my MK5 (Benfield Railway street). Where else would you take it? Pulman Durham has the dreaded automatic car wash, if someone puts your car though there after warranty work (even if you expressly ask them not to and the technician wasn't told), you might regret it.

Locally, i've had my best warranty experiences at Pulman Sunderland, when years ago they got me some new wheels following whiteworm when Benfield wouldn't for fear of not getting reimbursed, but they did leave a set of transport pucks in.  :rolleyes: I'm happy to stick with Sunderland for my work, Benfield have burnt their bridges with me.

You might end up having to drive all the way down to Middlesbrough/Stockton for a Lookers dealership.

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Post by: monkeyhanger on 25 January 2015, 15:42

After waiting 8 weeks today for repairs to start on my car (and it getting a damn good wash in the process), i've relented and cleaned it myself, as it was a "toasty" 11C. It now looks sparkling (C2V3 still hard at work). Sods law is that i'll be getting a call tomorrow from the repairers to book it in. Also popped through to the Metrocentre and looked in Benfield Scotswood Road on the way back to see if they had a Polo GTI in (the missus is keen on one in the summer  :smiley:, or a Mini :sad:). They didn't have one, so we just took a brochure - some odd pricing in there for some options. You can spec some pack that adds the soundaktor, electromechanical steering (like we already get in the Golf GTI/GTD/R) and DCC for £250. So why do we get charged £800 for just DCC on a Golf?

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Post by: Exonian on 25 January 2015, 16:07

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 25 January 2015, 15:42

After waiting 8 weeks today for repairs to start on my car (and it getting a damn good wash in the process), i've relented and cleaned it myself, as it was a "toasty" 11C. It now looks sparkling (C2V3 still hard at work). Sods law is that i'll be getting a call tomorrow from the repairers to book it in. Also popped through to the Metrocentre and looked in Benfield Scotswood Road on the way back to see if they had a Polo GTI in (the missus is keen on one in the summer  :smiley:, or a Mini :sad:). They didn't have one, so we just took a brochure - some odd pricing in there for some options. You can spec some pack that adds the soundaktor, electromechanical steering (like we already get in the Golf GTI/GTD/R) and DCC for £250. So why do we get charged £800 for just DCC on a Golf?

I think there's something lost in translation in the brochure: The Polo GTI already has the soundaktor and the Polo was the first VW car to get the electro steering - it's just the 'Sport' setting on the suspension you get really, and the option to have the more responsive 'Sport' setting on throttle and steering like the Golf GTI. I don't think it's proper DCC like the Golf gets though I'd be happy to be proved wrong! The Polo comes out about March time.

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Post by: monkeyhanger on 25 January 2015, 16:52

Quote from: Exonian on 25 January 2015, 16:07

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 25 January 2015, 15:42

After waiting 8 weeks today for repairs to start on my car (and it getting a damn good wash in the process), i've relented and cleaned it myself, as it was a "toasty" 11C. It now looks sparkling (C2V3 still hard at work). Sods law is that i'll be getting a call tomorrow from the repairers to book it in. Also popped through to the Metrocentre and looked in Benfield Scotswood Road on the way back to see if they had a Polo GTI in (the missus is keen on one in the summer  :smiley:, or a Mini :sad:). They didn't have one, so we just took a brochure - some odd pricing in there for some options. You can spec some pack that adds the soundaktor, electromechanical steering (like we already get in the Golf GTI/GTD/R) and DCC for £250. So why do we get charged £800 for just DCC on a Golf?

I think there's something lost in translation in the brochure: The Polo GTI already has the soundaktor and the Polo was the first VW car to get the electro steering - it's just the 'Sport' setting on the suspension you get really, and the option to have the more responsive 'Sport' setting on throttle and steering like the Golf GTI. I don't think it's proper DCC like the Golf gets though I'd be happy to be proved wrong! The Polo comes out about March time.

They specifically mention variable adaptive chassis settings for comfort/normal/sport. It is "Sport performance pack with Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC)" in the Wheels and Suspension section on page 12 of the Polo pricelist. Seems genuine enough to me and no DCC mentioned elsewhere (I had thought that perhaps it was the price of the full pack in addition to DCC available on its own because £250 seemed too cheap, but not a mention of DCC anywhere else and the pack is only available on the GTI.

Full description text:

Sport performance pack: includes sportier electro-mechanical steering, accelerator response and engine niose inside the car. For DSG derivatives, the sports setting allows the car to reach maximum torque settings for a sportier drive. Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC): Variable suspension settings - choice of three settings: Sport, Comfort  and Normal. Ah, a fiver saved, it is actually £245!  :shocked:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 25 January 2015, 17:40

@snoopy how did you guess. They are a bunch of amateurs compared to the Durham branch and as long as you tell them not to wash it they won't. The service manager has left Sunderland too from what from what I've heard but that's two things they've buggered on my car and they won't be allowed three! I used to use the Durham Pulman all the time but thought I'd give Sunderland a chance, what a mistake that was.

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Post by: Snoopy on 25 January 2015, 19:38

Quote from: mcmaddy on 25 January 2015, 17:40

@snoopy how did you guess. They are a bunch of amateurs compared to the Durham branch and as long as you tell them not to wash it they won't. The service manager has left Sunderland too from what from what I've heard but that's two things they've buggered on my car and they won't be allowed three! I used to use the Durham Pulman all the time but thought I'd give Sunderland a chance, what a mistake that was.

They dont have the best reputation in the trade.
Also ive seen Kens car, hes been round mine a few times, he had the white mk6 GTI he had a few bad experience with them and has shown me the results.. They drove over a stool as he watched then denied it, another time they damaged an alloy and denied it, said it was like that, they dragged pipes over his roof and scratched it, they broke most the clips on his front bumper replacing iirc a headlight making his bumper fit incorrectly. He then started to use Durham after giving sunderland  plenty of chances.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GeoBog on 25 January 2015, 21:32

Replaced the windscreen on my GTI today.

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Post by: ashley6285 on 26 January 2015, 06:50

Sold my GTI. Great 12 months, but change of jobs meant a change to a diesel, albeit a bloody quick one in an F30 330d M Sport.

Stripping my GTI yesterday, was done with a heavy heart... Anyone interested in a pair of black Wind mirror covers (perfect condition), a red GTI front badge and a DTUK FSR tuning box?!?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kevinm on 26 January 2015, 10:17

Quote from: ashley6285 on 26 January 2015, 06:50

Sold my GTI. Great 12 months, but change of jobs meant a change to a diesel, albeit a bloody quick one in an F30 330d M Sport.

Stripping my GTI yesterday, was done with a heavy heart... Anyone interested in a pair of black Wind mirror covers (perfect condition), a red GTI front badge and a DTUK FSR tuning box?!?

How do you find the 3 series after the GTI?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ashley6285 on 26 January 2015, 10:39

Quote from: kevinm on 26 January 2015, 10:17

Quote from: ashley6285 on 26 January 2015, 06:50

Sold my GTI. Great 12 months, but change of jobs meant a change to a diesel, albeit a bloody quick one in an F30 330d M Sport.

Stripping my GTI yesterday, was done with a heavy heart... Anyone interested in a pair of black Wind mirror covers (perfect condition), a red GTI front badge and a DTUK FSR tuning box?!?

How do you find the 3 series after the GTI?

Will let you know after I collect it tomorrow afternoon. However from the test drive, the build quality was better and it pulled like a train. It's not really too fair to compare, and in an ideal world I'd have both!

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Post by: wigit on 26 January 2015, 12:33

Pictures following a trip to Detail My Ride and a wheel swap

(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/wigit71/RUR/9_zpsf5198664.jpg)

(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/wigit71/RUR/13_zps3b7c50a4.jpg)

(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/wigit71/RUR/15_zps9cb5262a.jpg)

(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/wigit71/RUR/20_zps5203609f.jpg)

(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/wigit71/RUR/26_zps5756df92.jpg)

Mirrors and lip to be wrapped gloss black next on the list and possible some lowering springs when it has fully settled

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Post by: Booth11 on 26 January 2015, 13:47

^^

That looks awesome, loving those wheels  :cool: I wish Detail My Ride was down my way. 

I don't dislike the silver mirrors and lip but think gloss black will look more stealthy.  I'll have to wait and see what the silver looks like against deep black pearl in the flesh  :undecided:

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Post by: wigit on 26 January 2015, 13:57

Mrs W appears to like these wheels more than the Cadiz, given they are anthracite they just do not sit well with the bling

Such a classy colour on the move, love the lapiz but unfortunately after sunset when it has a lovely purple hue it just attracts too many chavs

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 26 January 2015, 14:40

Quote from: wigit on 26 January 2015, 13:57

Mrs W appears to like these wheels more than the Cadiz, given they are anthracite they just do not sit well with the bling

Such a classy colour on the move, love the lapiz but unfortunately after sunset when it has a lovely purple hue it just attracts too many chavs

Probably be shot down for this but I think they are nicer than the cadiz, which I've never been keen on.  I guess if the mirrors and lip were anthracite too that could look good.

Did you wrap your mirrors then as opposed to fitting black mirror caps?

Haha, shame yours turns into a chav magnet after sunset.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 26 January 2015, 16:04

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 25 January 2015, 15:42

After waiting 8 weeks today for repairs to start on my car (and it getting a damn good wash in the process), i've relented and cleaned it myself, as it was a "toasty" 11C. It now looks sparkling (C2V3 still hard at work). Sods law is that i'll be getting a call tomorrow from the repairers to book it in.

Sods law prevails, got a call from Mill car clinic today. New tailgate due in this week and on the assumption it has no transit damage, they've provisionally booked my car in for next Monday.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ChrisG on 26 January 2015, 19:23

Very nice, what wheels are those?

Quote from: wigit on 26 January 2015, 12:33

Pictures following a trip to Detail My Ride and a wheel swap

(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/wigit71/RUR/9_zpsf5198664.jpg)

(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/wigit71/RUR/13_zps3b7c50a4.jpg)

(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/wigit71/RUR/15_zps9cb5262a.jpg)

(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/wigit71/RUR/20_zps5203609f.jpg)

(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/wigit71/RUR/26_zps5756df92.jpg)

Mirrors and lip to be wrapped gloss black next on the list and possible some lowering springs when it has fully settled

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Post by: SRGTD on 26 January 2015, 19:53

That's one nice looking .:R Wigit. Really good choice of wheels, but then I am biased (see signature).

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Post by: ffrank on 26 January 2015, 20:02

Looks stunning  :cool: The nb works really well with the darkened clusters.

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Post by: ajmoir36 on 26 January 2015, 20:15

Looks good that midnight blue.

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Post by: wigit on 26 January 2015, 20:49

ChrisG they are VW Rotary Alloys which are in the accessories brochure, these are also an option on US spec GTIs

SRGTD i cannot believe more have not gone for them, they looks miles better than the cadiz

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mark V GTD on 26 January 2015, 21:02

Given the GTD a well deserved wash today!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 26 January 2015, 21:37

Quote from: wigit on 26 January 2015, 20:49

ChrisG they are VW Rotary Alloys which are in the accessories brochure, these are also an option on US spec GTIs

SRGTD i cannot believe more have not gone for them, they looks miles better than the cadiz

I agree on the looks. I'd not seen a set 'in the flesh' on a car until I got mine. Neither had the dealer, and they attracted lots of attention at the dealership the day I had them fitted. The big plus for me is that not being diamond cut, they won't suffer from the dreaded whiteworm corrosion either.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 26 January 2015, 21:43

Quote from: SRGTD on 26 January 2015, 21:37

Quote from: wigit on 26 January 2015, 20:49

ChrisG they are VW Rotary Alloys which are in the accessories brochure, these are also an option on US spec GTIs

SRGTD i cannot believe more have not gone for them, they looks miles better than the cadiz

I agree on the looks. I'd not seen a set 'in the flesh' on a car until I got mine. Neither had the dealer, and they attracted lots of attention at the dealership the day I had them fitted. The big plus for me is that not being diamond cut, they won't suffer from the dreaded whiteworm corrosion either.

Agree, diamond cut so overrated and everywhere now, with ever more over fussy designs, not to mention the risk of white worm and the fact you only have to look at them the wrong way and they mark  :grin:

SRGTD I think you should post up a pic of your GTD in the mk6 section, so I can see those alloys on yours  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 26 January 2015, 21:49

Quote from: Booth11 on 26 January 2015, 21:43

Quote from: SRGTD on 26 January 2015, 21:37

Quote from: wigit on 26 January 2015, 20:49

ChrisG they are VW Rotary Alloys which are in the accessories brochure, these are also an option on US spec GTIs

SRGTD i cannot believe more have not gone for them, they looks miles better than the cadiz

I agree on the looks. I'd not seen a set 'in the flesh' on a car until I got mine. Neither had the dealer, and they attracted lots of attention at the dealership the day I had them fitted. The big plus for me is that not being diamond cut, they won't suffer from the dreaded whiteworm corrosion either.

Agree, diamond cut so overrated and everywhere now, with ever more over fussy designs, not to mention the risk of white worm and the fact you only have to stare hard at them and they mark  :grin:

SRGTD I think you should post up a pic of your GTD in the mk6 section, so I can see those alloys on yours  :smiley:

When it's clean Booth, I will. I'd feel embarrassed to post pictures of a less than pristine car up for you to see; you've set the bar really high!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 26 January 2015, 21:55

Quote from: SRGTD on 26 January 2015, 21:49

Quote from: Booth11 on 26 January 2015, 21:43

Quote from: SRGTD on 26 January 2015, 21:37

Quote from: wigit on 26 January 2015, 20:49

ChrisG they are VW Rotary Alloys which are in the accessories brochure, these are also an option on US spec GTIs

SRGTD i cannot believe more have not gone for them, they looks miles better than the cadiz

I agree on the looks. I'd not seen a set 'in the flesh' on a car until I got mine. Neither had the dealer, and they attracted lots of attention at the dealership the day I had them fitted. The big plus for me is that not being diamond cut, they won't suffer from the dreaded whiteworm corrosion either.

Agree, diamond cut so overrated and everywhere now, with ever more over fussy designs, not to mention the risk of white worm and the fact you only have to stare hard at them and they mark  :grin:

SRGTD I think you should post up a pic of your GTD in the mk6 section, so I can see those alloys on yours  :smiley:

When it's clean Booth, I will. I'd feel embarrassed to post pictures of a less than pristine car up for you to see; you've set the bar really high!

Don't worry SRGTD, I could soon lower that standard, if I could be bothered to get out of bed (yes it's been a tough day, lol) and photo it in it's current state.  Oh and if it wasn't pitch dark  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 27 January 2015, 13:04

Picked up Revo's R for a few days to confuse the neighbours  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ffrank on 27 January 2015, 16:22

Another washed GTD and a top of Sonax to keep the road salts at bay.

(http://i.imgur.com/dkGm18T.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 27 January 2015, 17:14

Just had a call off VW Ensurance - absolutely useless. They're great at telling me what I already know (that my repair will get started on Monday), but want me to phone them to arrange a VW hire car (why? We've already had the discussion whereby i'm happy enough to have a Mini courtesy car from the repairer so don't need them to hire me a VW). They haven't chased up the other party either to confirm their acceptance of liability, even though Aviva's time allowance for their last ditch attempt to contact their client expired today.

VW Ensurance? Just an extra spanner in the works in my experience.  :sick:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ffrank on 27 January 2015, 17:17

An extra spanner in the works, and an extra quid in VW's pocket - I presume they get something from the approved repairer?

I can't remember if I have Ensurance, did you have to sign something/agree to it?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mark V GTD on 27 January 2015, 17:23

Yes you need to enrol... I did not take up the offer.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Misterp on 27 January 2015, 22:47

Went to footy and put my phone in the storage compartment under the driver seat. Went to get it out and dropped it behind the storage compartment. I had to mess around in te dark and then take the compartment out in the cold.

Wigit those rims look good better than the standard if I may add. Also detail my ride top place used them to get my alloy repaired. Real nice guy.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 27 January 2015, 23:22

Quote from: Misterp on 27 January 2015, 22:47

Went to footy and put my phone in the storage compartment under the driver seat. Went to get it out and dropped it behind the storage compartment. I had to mess around in te dark and then take the compartment out in the cold.

Wigit those rims look good better than the standard if I may add. Also detail my ride top place used them to get my alloy repaired. Real nice guy.

I think once the mirrors are blacked out the car will look great on them, i'm not a fan of the cadiz hence why i went prets

I had the wheels on the Pirelli referred by DMR and they were great and they got the TSWs on the 7 redone

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 28 January 2015, 05:19

Wheels off, hubs painted, brakes cleaned, wheels washed and back on.

Would have done it earlier but had to get an ice hockey puck for my trolley jack!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: hastd2 on 28 January 2015, 20:21

Am mad...just snow foamed the car, and wash n polish, then inside hoovered...and its bloody dinging down snow!! :whistle:
And more snow on the way...och well it passed a few hrs in the freezing cold Scottish weather :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 29 January 2015, 14:53

Taxed the GTI today for a grand total of...

64 Euros for 6 months!!

Would have got a year but we'll hopefully be out of the country by July.

There are some things I do like about Cyprus!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dereks on 29 January 2015, 14:56

Quote from: hastd2 on 28 January 2015, 20:21

Am mad...just snow foamed the car, and wash n polish, then inside hoovered...and its bloody dinging down snow!! :whistle:
And more snow on the way...och well it passed a few hrs in the freezing cold Scottish weather :laugh:

You are mad! I've not washed mines in weeks and im in tropical East Lothian  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ajmoir36 on 03 February 2015, 19:19

Drove it in the very mild snow we had

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7367/16411185976_5a5e0553ce_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/r1cBQm)
Golf R Snow (https://flic.kr/p/r1cBQm) by Techie_Ali (https://www.flickr.com/people/39100363@N08/), on Flickr

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 03 February 2015, 19:35

Quote from: ajmoir36 on 03 February 2015, 19:19

Drove it in the very mild snow we had

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7367/16411185976_5a5e0553ce_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/r1cBQm)
Golf R Snow (https://flic.kr/p/r1cBQm) by Techie_Ali (https://www.flickr.com/people/39100363@N08/), on Flickr

What a beautiful and dreamy picture. One of the best, nay, the best, I have seen for an R.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ajmoir36 on 03 February 2015, 19:40

Need to get the SLR out next time as that's just a camera phone. It was nice bringing out of the garage into the fresh unmolested snow.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 05 February 2015, 16:33

Quote from: JB GTI on 22 January 2015, 10:09

Quote from: Sootchucker on 06 December 2014, 10:44

Well, my alloy footrest turned up from the supplier in China and as a bonus, no import it VAT payable (result).

I was fearing it would look a piece of junk but to be honest, it's really well designed and built and looks very OEM with good quality plastics and metal.

I'll fit it later today and post up some pictures etc to see how well it fit etc.

Fingers crossed. I have ordered one of these too !!  :shocked:

Mine turned up yesterday. First impressions are very good. I agree with Sootchucker, the quality seems very good and seeing as it will be fitted lower down I think you would be hard pushed not to know that it wasn't a genuine part  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: bri on 05 February 2015, 17:01

Quote from: JB GTI on 05 February 2015, 16:33

Quote from: JB GTI on 22 January 2015, 10:09

Quote from: Sootchucker on 06 December 2014, 10:44

Well, my alloy footrest turned up from the supplier in China and as a bonus, no import it VAT payable (result).

I was fearing it would look a piece of junk but to be honest, it's really well designed and built and looks very OEM with good quality plastics and metal.

I'll fit it later today and post up some pictures etc to see how well it fit etc.

Fingers crossed. I have ordered one of these too !!  :shocked:

Mine turned up yesterday. First impressions are very good. I agree with Sootchucker, the quality seems very good and seeing as it will be fitted lower down I think you would be hard pushed not to know that it wasn't a genuine part  :smiley:

Thinking of ordering this footrest myself, can anyone confirm that it will definitely fit a manual car?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 05 February 2015, 21:06

picked up boot liner, cargo net and gloss black mirror caps for swmbo's R, appears she also wants a set of rotary's for summer

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 05 February 2015, 22:08

Quote from: wigit on 05 February 2015, 21:06

...appears she also wants a set of roar's for summer

roar's?? Rotary's I presume. Another set, now that's just being greedy  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 05 February 2015, 22:19

Quote from: bri on 05 February 2015, 17:01

Quote from: JB GTI on 05 February 2015, 16:33

Quote from: JB GTI on 22 January 2015, 10:09

Quote from: Sootchucker on 06 December 2014, 10:44

Well, my alloy footrest turned up from the supplier in China and as a bonus, no import it VAT payable (result).

I was fearing it would look a piece of junk but to be honest, it's really well designed and built and looks very OEM with good quality plastics and metal.

I'll fit it later today and post up some pictures etc to see how well it fit etc.

Fingers crossed. I have ordered one of these too !!  :shocked:

Mine turned up yesterday. First impressions are very good. I agree with Sootchucker, the quality seems very good and seeing as it will be fitted lower down I think you would be hard pushed not to know that it wasn't a genuine part  :smiley:

Thinking of ordering this footrest myself, can anyone confirm that it will definitely fit a manual car?

Should do. I think the footrests are the same in manual and DSG. My current GTI is a manual so I will fit it at the weekend and let you know and take a couple of photos if you like.
I am planning to fit it to a DSG R hopefully  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 05 February 2015, 22:22

she wants a set for winter and summer, the set on at the moment are technically mine :)

they have gone up but dealer honouring the discounted price i paid, love them on the car, cadiz will be boxed up

car still has only down 200 miles

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 05 February 2015, 22:25

Quote from: wigit on 05 February 2015, 22:22

she wants a set for winter and summer, the set on at the moment are technically mine :)

they have gone up but dealer honouring the discounted price i paid, love them on the car, cadiz will be boxed up

car still has only down 200 miles

Ahh, not letting her have yours then, good move  :laugh:

Cadiz  :sick:  (imo)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 05 February 2015, 22:29

she can have both all be it want to see what they look like on mine, think she is going for a set of VWR springs

cadiz have grown on me just she always liked anthracite wheels

she did not want prets as did not want 19s

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 05 February 2015, 22:32

Quote from: wigit on 05 February 2015, 22:29

she can have both all be it want to see what they look like on mine, think she is going for a set of VWR springs

cadiz have grown on me just she always liked anthracite wheels

she did not want prets as did not want 19s

Try as I might I can't like the Cadiz.

I wish we'd been given the option of 18" prets, like the rest of Europe , I would have gone for them.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: bri on 05 February 2015, 23:04

Quote from: JB GTI on 05 February 2015, 22:19

Quote from: bri on 05 February 2015, 17:01

Quote from: JB GTI on 05 February 2015, 16:33

Quote from: JB GTI on 22 January 2015, 10:09

Quote from: Sootchucker on 06 December 2014, 10:44

Well, my alloy footrest turned up from the supplier in China and as a bonus, no import it VAT payable (result).

I was fearing it would look a piece of junk but to be honest, it's really well designed and built and looks very OEM with good quality plastics and metal.

I'll fit it later today and post up some pictures etc to see how well it fit etc.

Fingers crossed. I have ordered one of these too !!  :shocked:

Mine turned up yesterday. First impressions are very good. I agree with Sootchucker, the quality seems very good and seeing as it will be fitted lower down I think you would be hard pushed not to know that it wasn't a genuine part  :smiley:

Thinking of ordering this footrest myself, can anyone confirm that it will definitely fit a manual car?

Should do. I think the footrests are the same in manual and DSG. My current GTI is a manual so I will fit it at the weekend and let you know and take a couple of photos if you like.
I am planning to fit it to a DSG R hopefully  :wink:

Ok dude, thanks for that.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 05 February 2015, 23:08

Ordered a set of VWR 360mm 6 pots for mine and resisted putting a deposit on a GT4 as i value my gentlemens vegetables too much

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 05 February 2015, 23:15

Quote from: wigit on 05 February 2015, 23:08

Ordered a set of VWR 360mm 6 pots for mine and resisted putting a deposit on a GT4 as i value my gentlemens vegetables too much

I guess an R400/420 and a GT4 is pushing it a little  :rolleyes:

I was drooling over the GT4 not 5 mins ago on facebook  :drool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 06 February 2015, 10:20

Had two screws taken out of the o/s rear, ironic really, last day on site yesterday, never had a puncture in 2 years, left with two lol

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 06 February 2015, 11:08

Quote from: GrahamFR on 06 February 2015, 10:20

Had two screws taken out of the o/s rear, ironic really, last day on site yesterday, never had a puncture in 2 years, left with two lol

Don't you just hate that, been there, i only ever take the Polo to site given its tyres are cheaper and has more ground clearance

Generally nowadays its if i go to the tip

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 06 February 2015, 11:20

Quote from: wigit on 06 February 2015, 11:08

Quote from: GrahamFR on 06 February 2015, 10:20

Had two screws taken out of the o/s rear, ironic really, last day on site yesterday, never had a puncture in 2 years, left with two lol

Don't you just hate that, been there, i only ever take the Polo to site given its tyres are cheaper and has more ground clearance

Generally nowadays its if i go to the tip

Annoying it was my first day in the office as ive always been on site, not exactly the best impression to make rocking up at 10 but I kept the screws as proof  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 07 February 2015, 17:15

Quote from: JB GTI on 05 February 2015, 22:19

Quote from: bri on 05 February 2015, 17:01

Quote from: JB GTI on 05 February 2015, 16:33

Quote from: JB GTI on 22 January 2015, 10:09

Quote from: Sootchucker on 06 December 2014, 10:44

Well, my alloy footrest turned up from the supplier in China and as a bonus, no import it VAT payable (result).

I was fearing it would look a piece of junk but to be honest, it's really well designed and built and looks very OEM with good quality plastics and metal.

I'll fit it later today and post up some pictures etc to see how well it fit etc.

Fingers crossed. I have ordered one of these too !!  :shocked:

Mine turned up yesterday. First impressions are very good. I agree with Sootchucker, the quality seems very good and seeing as it will be fitted lower down I think you would be hard pushed not to know that it wasn't a genuine part  :smiley:

Thinking of ordering this footrest myself, can anyone confirm that it will definitely fit a manual car?

Should do. I think the footrests are the same in manual and DSG. My current GTI is a manual so I will fit it at the weekend and let you know and take a couple of photos if you like.
I am planning to fit it to a DSG R hopefully  :wink:

Yes. It does fit a manual car
(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/imagejpg1_zpsc03e91c3.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/imagejpg1_zpsc03e91c3.jpg.html)
One word of warning though. You do need to shave quite a bit off of the two locating lugs underneath. It looks like they are not part of the moulding but add ons afterwards. Sootchucker mentioned this too. Apart from that it fits very well. Recommended  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 07 February 2015, 17:39

I think  i'll be gettiing one of those footrests and a front/back dashcam for the R in May. In the meantime, i'll have to "de-sh!te" the GTD (the boot has a lot in it) tomorrow so I can hand it over to the Mill car clinic for its repair.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 182_blue on 07 February 2015, 17:57

Quote from: JB GTI on 07 February 2015, 17:15

Quote from: JB GTI on 05 February 2015, 22:19

Quote from: bri on 05 February 2015, 17:01

Quote from: JB GTI on 05 February 2015, 16:33

Quote from: JB GTI on 22 January 2015, 10:09

Quote from: Sootchucker on 06 December 2014, 10:44

Well, my alloy footrest turned up from the supplier in China and as a bonus, no import it VAT payable (result).

I was fearing it would look a piece of junk but to be honest, it's really well designed and built and looks very OEM with good quality plastics and metal.

I'll fit it later today and post up some pictures etc to see how well it fit etc.

Fingers crossed. I have ordered one of these too !!  :shocked:

Mine turned up yesterday. First impressions are very good. I agree with Sootchucker, the quality seems very good and seeing as it will be fitted lower down I think you would be hard pushed not to know that it wasn't a genuine part  :smiley:

Thinking of ordering this footrest myself, can anyone confirm that it will definitely fit a manual car?

Should do. I think the footrests are the same in manual and DSG. My current GTI is a manual so I will fit it at the weekend and let you know and take a couple of photos if you like.
I am planning to fit it to a DSG R hopefully  :wink:

Yes. They do fit a manual car
(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/imagejpg1_zpsc03e91c3.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/imagejpg1_zpsc03e91c3.jpg.html)
One word of warning though. You do need to shave quite a bit off of the two locating lugs underneath. It looks like they are not part of the moulding but add ons afterwards. Sootchucker mentioned this too. Apart from that it fits very well. Recommended  :smiley:

Where did you buy this ?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 07 February 2015, 18:06

Quote from: 182_blue on 07 February 2015, 17:57

Quote from: JB GTI on 07 February 2015, 17:15

Quote from: JB GTI on 05 February 2015, 22:19

Quote from: bri on 05 February 2015, 17:01

Quote from: JB GTI on 05 February 2015, 16:33

Quote from: JB GTI on 22 January 2015, 10:09

Quote from: Sootchucker on 06 December 2014, 10:44

Well, my alloy footrest turned up from the supplier in China and as a bonus, no import it VAT payable (result).

I was fearing it would look a piece of junk but to be honest, it's really well designed and built and looks very OEM with good quality plastics and metal.

I'll fit it later today and post up some pictures etc to see how well it fit etc.

Fingers crossed. I have ordered one of these too !!  :shocked:

Mine turned up yesterday. First impressions are very good. I agree with Sootchucker, the quality seems very good and seeing as it will be fitted lower down I think you would be hard pushed not to know that it wasn't a genuine part  :smiley:

Thinking of ordering this footrest myself, can anyone confirm that it will definitely fit a manual car?

Should do. I think the footrests are the same in manual and DSG. My current GTI is a manual so I will fit it at the weekend and let you know and take a couple of photos if you like.
I am planning to fit it to a DSG R hopefully  :wink:

Yes. They do fit a manual car
(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/imagejpg1_zpsc03e91c3.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/imagejpg1_zpsc03e91c3.jpg.html)
One word of warning though. You do need to shave quite a bit off of the two locating lugs underneath. It looks like they are not part of the moulding but add ons afterwards. Sootchucker mentioned this too. Apart from that it fits very well. Recommended  :smiley:

Where did you buy this ?

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/2014-RHD-VW-Golf-7-MK7-Seat-mk3-footrest-pedals-Car-pedal-Cover/32218031571.html

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ajmoir36 on 07 February 2015, 18:10

Filled it with some tesco 99. 28.3 mpg calculated and actually had 33 mpg on a 90 mile return journey. Pretty happy with that and lots of fun too.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 182_blue on 07 February 2015, 18:12

Quote from: JB GTI on 07 February 2015, 18:06

Well, my alloy footrest turned up from the supplier in China and as a bonus, no import it VAT payable (result).

I was fearing it would look a piece of junk but to be honest, it's really well designed and built and looks very OEM with good quality plastics and metal.

I'll fit it later today and post up some pictures etc to see how well it fit etc.

Fingers crossed. I have ordered one of these too !!  :shocked:
[/quote]
Mine turned up yesterday. First impressions are very good. I agree with Sootchucker, the quality seems very good and seeing as it will be fitted lower down I think you would be hard pushed not to know that it wasn't a genuine part  :smiley:
[/quote]
Thinking of ordering this footrest myself, can anyone confirm that it will definitely fit a manual car?
[/quote]
Should do. I think the footrests are the same in manual and DSG. My current GTI is a manual so I will fit it at the weekend and let you know and take a couple of photos if you like.
I am planning to fit it to a DSG R hopefully  :wink:
[/quote]

Yes. They do fit a manual car
(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/imagejpg1_zpsc03e91c3.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/imagejpg1_zpsc03e91c3.jpg.html)
One word of warning though. You do need to shave quite a bit off of the two locating lugs underneath. It looks like they are not part of the moulding but add ons afterwards. Sootchucker mentioned this too. Apart from that it fits very well. Recommended  :smiley:
[/quote]

Where did you buy this ?
[/quote]
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/2014-RHD-VW-Golf-7-MK7-Seat-mk3-footrest-pedals-Car-pedal-Cover/32218031571.html
[/quote]

Thanks

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 07 February 2015, 21:55

Took it for a dry down to Canterbury and realised B7 RS4 really aren't all that  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 07 February 2015, 22:21

Quote from: wigit on 07 February 2015, 21:55

Took it for a dry down to Canterbury and realised B7 RS4 really aren't all that  :grin:

Well after presumably showing up the RS4 driver, the least you could have done was drive it past my house so I could get a quick glance at it as you flashed by  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 07 February 2015, 22:39

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 07 February 2015, 17:39

I think  i'll be gettiing one of those footrests and a front/back dashcam for the R in May.

Have you looked into which dashcam yet?
That will be my next mod I think, possibly an e-prance.
Although a couple of folk on here have had problems with radio interference on the rear dashcam.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ffrank on 09 February 2015, 11:22

Discovered someone had egged my car on the boot. :huh: Unfortunately the egg had set hard by the time I came to wash it and it was an absolute git to get off.

Parked my wife's car up behind me once it was dark and saw in her headlights I had introduced some swirls to the egg area  :sick:  :cry:

(Waits for inevitable egg jokes.)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 09 February 2015, 11:26

Quote from: ffrank on 09 February 2015, 11:22

Discovered someone had egged my car on the boot. :huh: Unfortunately the egg had set hard by the time I came to wash it and it was an absolute git to get off.

Parked my wife's car up behind me once it was dark and saw in her headlights I had introduced some swirls to the egg area  :sick:  :cry:

(Waits for inevitable egg jokes.)

If we must :smiley:

The danger of these eggs to your paintwork is no yolk! If I saw someone throwing eggs at my baby id be in shell-shock. It wasnt last fryday was it?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 09 February 2015, 11:37

Car in to Mill today for repair and Europcar has just rang me to confirm they will be turning up with a DSG Skoda Superb. So Ensurance decline the offer of a courtesy car from Mill because it won't be a VW, then set me up with a Skoda anyway, and can't get me a manual (I asked, they have no manual VAG cars in right now)? Useless. Should've just allowed me to have Mills courtesy car to keep the claim costs down. A week with a DSG car is my idea of hell.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: peterdoherty on 09 February 2015, 11:52

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 09 February 2015, 11:37

Car in to Mill today for repair and Europcar has just rang me to confirm they will be turning up with a DSG Skoda Superb. So Ensurance decline the offer of a courtesy car from Mill because it won't be a VW, then set me up with a Skoda anyway, and can't get me a manual (I asked, they have no manual VAG cars in right now)? Useless. Should've just allowed me to have Mills courtesy car to keep the claim costs down. A week with a DSG car is my idea of hell.

Thats exactly what I've got from Enterprise - DSG isnt all that bad.
If you really cant stand it just mention to Europcar when collecting (or call up after a day) and they will sort out a change when they can without having to go via anyone else.
I had a crappy Citroen DS5 Auto from them for the 1st 2 days which felt like it had been in a major accident.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ffrank on 09 February 2015, 12:05

Quote from: GrahamFR on 09 February 2015, 11:26

If we must :smiley:

The danger of these eggs to your paintwork is no yolk! If I saw someone throwing eggs at my baby id be in shell-shock. It wasnt last fryday was it?

Ha ha, quality. It actually was Fryday.

The annoying thing was I saw the egg in the morning when walking my dog, and it was still wet and I was going to wash it off when I got back from the walk - but I totally forgot  :sick:

I wish I had scrambled to wash it as soon as I saw it. I guess no one was around when they did it or I expect they would have chickened out. It got my feathers ruffled for awhile as you just don't eggspect it.

Looks like I will need to shell out for some polish. But I would rather see the sunny side up of life, and at least it wasn't pecked with a key :D

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Misterp on 09 February 2015, 14:52

may be a silly question but thought I'd put it here before I start a new thread as technically it is something that I have seen today.

I have been parking my car recently on the road outside my house as opposed to my Carport in my rear garden. I have noticed that one of my few neighbours who have a sprinter van has reversed into the front of my car. Luckily no lasting damage. The only thing I can see is that the front number plate surround has cracked. That surround is a separate part that can be purchased right? its not fixed to the bumper is it.

I hate (like many others) to have the smallest of scratches or dents or mark on my car. so this will bug me until I sort it. I am due on holiday next week so I may just leave it until then.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 182_blue on 09 February 2015, 15:05

They come off but are kind of bonded on in a couple of places iirc, a quick look on ETKA shows they have their own part number so should be available to buy.

Quote from: Misterp on 09 February 2015, 14:52

may be a silly question but thought I'd put it here before I start a new thread as technically it is something that I have seen today.

I have been parking my car recently on the road outside my house as opposed to my Carport in my rear garden. I have noticed that one of my few neighbours who have a sprinter van has reversed into the front of my car. Luckily no lasting damage. The only thing I can see is that the front number plate surround has cracked. That surround is a separate part that can be purchased right? its not fixed to the bumper is it.

I hate (like many others) to have the smallest of scratches or dents or mark on my car. so this will bug me until I sort it. I am due on holiday next week so I may just leave it until then.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Misterp on 09 February 2015, 15:31

Quote from: 182_blue on 09 February 2015, 15:05

They come off but are kind of bonded on in a couple of places iirc, a quick look on ETKA shows they have their own part number so should be available to buy.

You wouldnt happen to know the part no. Im concerned now that you say it's bonded. Looking at it hopefully it should be easy (ish) to remove.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 09 February 2015, 15:59

They're about £16 each for the numberplate surrounds. Are you sure your ACC sensor is ok?

Just parked up in the carpark of the wife's workplace in my Skoda Superb hire car and had 2 groups of site visitors try to get in, thinking it is a Taxi to take them to Newcastle airport. One bemused Dutch visitor jumped in the passenger seat and when I told him I wasn't the taxi he was waiting for, he bluntly said "really? Who the f**k buys one of these for themselves?". I feined looking offended for a few seconds before telling him it was a courtesy car.   :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 182_blue on 09 February 2015, 16:14

Quote from: Misterp on 09 February 2015, 15:31

Quote from: 182_blue on 09 February 2015, 15:05

They come off but are kind of bonded on in a couple of places iirc, a quick look on ETKA shows they have their own part number so should be available to buy.

You wouldnt happen to know the part no. Im concerned now that you say it's bonded. Looking at it hopefully it should be easy (ish) to remove.

Its hard to say not knowing what model variant you have but they all start with 5GO 807 287 (L9B9 probably), and dealer will find it easily enough for you (or TPS if you have one close by), looking at ETKA they appear to be held on by a kind of rivet (spreader rivet), i suspect plastic so should be easy to get off.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jimble on 09 February 2015, 18:11

Agreed a trade in for a Touareg R line... :lipsrsealed:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: AndyG on 09 February 2015, 20:26

You must be having twins then.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: C3PO on 09 February 2015, 20:42

Quote from: Jimble on 09 February 2015, 18:11

Agreed a trade in for a Touareg R line... :lipsrsealed:

Different :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 09 February 2015, 20:59

Quote from: Jimble on 09 February 2015, 18:11

Agreed a trade in for a Touareg R line... :lipsrsealed:

Now you can fill it to the rafters with kid crap  :kiss:

Seriously, post pics of the beast when you get it.  And the all important question...what colour?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jimble on 09 February 2015, 21:32

Quote from: AndyG on 09 February 2015, 20:26

You must be having twins then.

Nope, just the one, for now........... :-X

Quote from: Booth11 on 09 February 2015, 20:59

Quote from: Jimble on 09 February 2015, 18:11

Agreed a trade in for a Touareg R line... :-X

Now you can fill it to the rafters with kid crap  :-*

Seriously, post pics of the beast when you get it.  And the all important question...what colour?

Indeed! And lots of shoes so i'm told!! :o


I had a test drive in it a couple of weeks ago and just loved the laid back style, i even like the auto box! :-X


I have the intension of keeping it for 2 maybe 3 years and then going back to a GTI or similar.


Oh and it's white like most of them are, the only options are the ambient light pack and swivel tow bar :D

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 09 February 2015, 21:42

Quote from: Jimble on 09 February 2015, 21:32

Quote from: Booth11 on 09 February 2015, 20:59

Quote from: Jimble on 09 February 2015, 18:11

Agreed a trade in for a Touareg R line... :-X

Now you can fill it to the rafters with kid crap  :-*

Seriously, post pics of the beast when you get it.  And the all important question...what colour?

Indeed! And lots of shoes so i'm told!! :o


I had a test drive in it a couple of weeks ago and just loved the laid back style, i even like the auto box! :-X


I have the intension of keeping it for 2 maybe 3 years and then going back to a GTI or similar.


Oh and it's white like most of them are, the only options are the ambient light pack and swivel tow bar :D

I knew you'd eventually give in to the dark mistress that is tiptronic, albeit second time lucky   :evil:

Enjoy Jimble (the car and baby) and hope your wife enjoys the many, many pairs of new shoes she's planning on getting  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 10 February 2015, 07:40

I've really come to appreciate the Xenons and the lower ratio steering of the GTD driving into work in the Skoda sniper car. The headlights are like a pair of candles and turning a tight bend feels like i'm steering a 7.5T truck. VW Ensurance, what are you playing at, considering this as an equivalent car?  :sick:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 10 February 2015, 08:16

I think putting me in that Skoda is part of VW UK’s dastardly plan to stop me moaning about the extra 12 week wait for my R:-

1. Have a GTD, want an R, get one ordered, it ends up being built 12 weeks after initial indications, get pissed off.
2. Have a smash, get a Skoda courtesy car, think “I’m so lucky to have my underappreciated GTD, hope the repair doesn’t take long as this is crap”.
3. Appreciate the GTD when I get it back, especially like the fact that the new rear bumper actually matches the bodywork shade, and almost forget I have an R on the way.
4. R arrives and I forget the wait I had because I still remember how bad the Skoda was.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 10 February 2015, 19:19

Subjected it to the horrors of a partially completed housing estate to play to look at some poorly designed houses with a return match of dodge the raised iron work  :undecided:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 10 February 2015, 19:24

Quote from: wigit on 10 February 2015, 19:19

Subjected it to the horrors of a partially completed housing estate to play to look at some poorly designed houses with a return match of dodge the raised iron work  :undecided:

That was brave.

Tommorow I'm visiting a yet to be developed site on which they want to cram 4500 houses, when it is really fit only to accommodate half that amount.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 10 February 2015, 20:44

Quote from: Booth11 on 10 February 2015, 19:24

Quote from: wigit on 10 February 2015, 19:19

Subjected it to the horrors of a partially completed housing estate to play to look at some poorly designed houses with a return match of dodge the raised iron work  :undecided:

That was brave.

Tommorow I'm visiting a yet to be developed site on which they want to cram 4500 houses, when it is really fit only to accommodate half that amount.

I won't tar all with the same brush but its not very often I end up writing to the regional director of one of the biggies (I do know him) pointing a few things out and suggesting a visit

Also been data logging after the dsg was reset by the dealer and 500 miles later no fault codes, even after a few launch control starts

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 10 February 2015, 21:01

Quote from: wigit on 10 February 2015, 20:44

Quote from: Booth11 on 10 February 2015, 19:24

Quote from: wigit on 10 February 2015, 19:19

Subjected it to the horrors of a partially completed housing estate to play to look at some poorly designed houses with a return match of dodge the raised iron work  :undecided:

That was brave.

Tommorow I'm visiting a yet to be developed site on which they want to cram 4500 houses, when it is really fit only to accommodate half that amount.

I won't tar all with the same brush but its not very often I end up writing to the regional director of one of the biggies (I do know him) pointing a few things out and suggesting a visit

Also been data logging after the dsg was reset by the dealer and 500 miles later no fault codes, even after a few launch control starts

Must be bad  :sad:

Been looking at some 'on paper' prospective developments for Cambridge. They seem to have adopted a refreshingly different approach to large housing estate design with respect to the balance between housing density and open space provision.  Will be pretty impressive if they actually get built as per the designs, without getting watered down through permitted variation on planning conditions.

Sorry, back to car stuff...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mark V GTD on 11 February 2015, 10:52

There is no 'permitted variation on planning conditions' and one of the conditions normally attached to planning consents for new developments is withdrawal of Permitted Development rights for the owners of the homes.....

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 11 February 2015, 13:40

Quote from: Mark V GTD on 11 February 2015, 10:52

There is no 'permitted variation on planning conditions' and one of the conditions normally attached to planning consents for new developments is withdrawal of Permitted Development rights for the owners of the homes.....

Well thanks for correcting me  :wink:  I'm not a planner so incorrect phrasing on my part obviously.  Whatever it's called then that allows a degree of variation to the planning consent/condtions etc. My point being that amendment/variation does occur, whether it's earlier in the process or later, and can make a difference to the final outcome (in relation to my remit).     

once again, back to cars...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ajmoir36 on 11 February 2015, 16:45

Some crazy sideways action on a roundabout...(note to self, whilst doing the douche in front for crawling down a 50mph zone at 25mph, full accelerator in 2nd is not required). Conclusion Bridgestone's RE050A are scary. :sick:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JBirchy on 11 February 2015, 17:10

Quote from: ajmoir36 on 11 February 2015, 16:45

Some crazy sideways action on a roundabout...(note to self, whilst doing the douche in front for crawling down a 50mph zone at 25mph, full accelerator in 2nd is not required). Conclusion Bridgestone's RE050A are scary. :sick:

Are they coming with these on now instead of the Potenza S001's? I didn't think anything was as bad as the S001's!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 11 February 2015, 17:21

You know i never thought about it but i think i had the RE's not eh S01's. Whats the difference?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ajmoir36 on 11 February 2015, 17:41

Mine is a Sept 2014 so that's what it got when it was born.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 11 February 2015, 17:46

fitted the gloss black mirror caps to the wife's and looking a lot more discreet

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 11 February 2015, 18:39

Quote from: GrahamFR on 11 February 2015, 17:21

You know i never thought about it but i think i had the RE's not eh S01's. Whats the difference?

On paper the RE050s (which VW fit to the 19" Pretorias) are worse than the S001s (fitted to the 18" wheels of the R/GTI/GTD). According to ratings the S001s are pretty good, but as it is those I have on my GTD and they're abysmal for tramping and wet traction/grip, I can only assume that the RE050s must be slipperier than a bucket of eels.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ajmoir36 on 11 February 2015, 18:49

True will take me years to get rid of them all got 5.4mm to get rid of.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snoopy on 11 February 2015, 19:45

Did you back off brake and turn at the same time. This is why a lot of older heldex cars crash because of the way the system works.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ajmoir36 on 11 February 2015, 20:08

Not exactly sure, it was so I fast putting my foot down to pull out onto the roundabout and the tail heading left then I steered to correct it followed by the tc snapping it back. Would love to see it again on camera.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: peterdoherty on 13 February 2015, 16:48

Got a few videos showing the recent mechanical damage from the ice.....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9f_AnIBUds&feature=youtu.be

(above edited to remove reg)
Underside is really stinking with the salt!

2 new wheels, trackrod and wishbone apparently required along with ACC calibration. Luckily no bodywork damage. Insurance job. All in around £2,500 to sort I'm led to believe (excl hire car, towing etc...).

Unfortunately no tyre damage so still left with the bridgestones on the rear (already replaced fronts with Michelins).
Dealer had 2 new 18" GTI wheels delivered rather than the standard GTD wheels so added another days wait but they've been great so not worried.
Works completed but waiting on feedback from assessor so probably not get to collect until Monday

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: phope on 13 February 2015, 20:26

Fitted and hard-wired a Blackvue DR600 dashcam - a little bit fiddly to get the cabling through to the fusebox, but worked out well in the end

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GolfTi on 13 February 2015, 20:37

Cleaned my rear number plate and lights.

Not much point in doing much else with all this salt on the roads...




Deep Grey Pearl.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gazmondo35 on 14 February 2015, 11:09

Found a crease on the door while washing the car, some A hole must have must have done it yesterday while I was shopping,does anyone know a good body shop in the Hitchin area that might repair it.



(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag318/Garry_Mcdonnell/C9CBB630-62BD-43DF-B6F7-E287436A6D2B_zpsyvdikexq.jpg)[/URL]

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: karlak on 14 February 2015, 11:23

Quote from: gazmondo35 on 14 February 2015, 11:09

Found a crease on the door while washing the car, some A hole must have must have done it yesterday while I was shopping,does anyone know a good body shop in the Hitchin area that might repair it.



(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag318/Garry_Mcdonnell/C9CBB630-62BD-43DF-B6F7-E287436A6D2B_zpsyvdikexq.jpg)[/URL]

Sorry to see this, some people just don't care about others property.  See the following link which I posted on another forum.  There are a couple of suggestions for this area for repairers.  I ended up going to "Dass", his details are in the thread.  Superb job done and honestly, impossible to see where the damage was.


http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=347801&page=2

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mk7gti on 14 February 2015, 18:37

I had the same thing when my car was two days old. A PDR guy will be able to sort it for 60 notes. 

Before

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/23724295/Golf%20Forum/MK7%20Golf%20GTI/Dent%205.jpg)

After

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/23724295/Golf%20Forum/MK7%20Golf%20GTI/Dent%204.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mk7gti on 14 February 2015, 18:55

On a side note I curbed my front left alloy today. The damage is about 8 inches long right at the edge. I could have cried!

My bro is a bit of a car nut and regually restores old cars. When he saw the damage he said take some wet and dry sand paper to it and re lacquer the edge of the wheel yourself. No harm in trying I said to myself so off to Halfords I went.

Wow you should see the improvement after a simple sand with 240 grit and finished off with some 1200 grit paper. Well happy!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gazmondo35 on 14 February 2015, 19:00

Thanks guys for the info,I thought I had got away with anything bad happening on Friday 13th,obviously not. Fortunately the paint is unmarked ,possibly down to the wax on the car.

I now have a  massive List of jobs to do before I pickup my golf R

Get door repaired
Get revo map off car ( which is a 60 mile round trip)
Get new window screen fitted
Alloy wheel refurbished
Get it serviced

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Golf-Ball on 15 February 2015, 12:11

Removed all of the irritating stickers the dealer plastered over my car. One on each side window and one on the rear screen (which wasn't even stuck on straight). All nice and clean now though.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Misterp on 15 February 2015, 13:59

New michelins and cleaned the motor was needed.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 15 February 2015, 17:39

Took the interior Led's out and put it back to how it came !!  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: remlapeel on 15 February 2015, 20:17

Fitted a pipecross induction kit to my GTI. Sounds crazy....it's awesome!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ajmoir36 on 15 February 2015, 20:31

Realised the R boot is small. Two pillows a single duvet, box of cereal and two 27l plastic boxes it was done.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 16 February 2015, 08:55

Quote from: ajmoir36 on 15 February 2015, 20:31

Realised the R boot is small. Two pillows a single duvet, box of cereal and two 27l plastic boxes it was done.

this is the only thing that bothers me with the mk7.the boot is too small, yes it may be deeper but the other dimensions are smaller.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 16 February 2015, 11:27

took my wind deflectors off this morning as my drivers side window kept refusing to close, it didnt fix it but looked better so i lef them off. windows fixed itself now but by god did i get dripped on using my ecig this morning, they may have to go on just for winter it seems.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: peterdoherty on 16 February 2015, 19:10

Got it back from the dealers after being repaired - 2 new wheels, track rod, whishbone and ACC alignment.

Interesting the ACC alignment was over £300 +VAT alone!!!

Total cost was just under £2k + VAT - insurance job apart from the £400 excess

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 16 February 2015, 19:40

Finally fitted the VWR R600 intake, the Revo intake sounds like Darth Vader is in the glovebox, whereas the R600 sounds like he is under the bonnet and suits those who like to be more discreet

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Stuartr1024768 on 18 February 2015, 17:50

Finished work early so rotated all 4 wheels around to get some more traction at the front.

Pro's: Now have 6mm on the fronts and way less wheel spin / tramping  :grin:
         Did not take too long with a trolley jack or two  !
         After 8 months and 16k miles my Hub's are completely rust free !
Con's:
         No amount of swapping them around changes the fact they are Bridgestones !
         Got the p£ss taken out of me by the neighbours kids (wot you doing that for ?)
         The news of someone trying to eek out Bridgestones will upset Monkeyhanger !
         Did I mention they are Bridgestones !  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ffrank on 19 February 2015, 11:54

Ha ha Stuart, at least they are not taking the p*ss for driving a GTD and not a GTI (as has happened to me with some of the cheeky locals!)

Today I'm fitting these goodies, I'll report back later, weather permitting!
(http://i.imgur.com/lxC0bQA.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 19 February 2015, 12:33

FFrank: You're in for some fun there! Enjoy the box.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 19 February 2015, 17:57

I rang up VW UK today, for my fortnightly hope that my R build has moved forward, and it hasn't still BW16.

I say "still", but something has happened that might explain my being bumped back 12 weeks from my original date when I specced Pretorias.

I asked how long is considered reasonable for an R wait these days, and I was met with the answer of "30 weeks right now, but you're way under that with your 19 week projected wait + delivery".

"Hang on a minute....19 weeks to BW16 from Sept 24th order accepted?" was my reply.

"No, your order was accepted on Dec 4th".

Seems then that for my R, VW reset the clock when I added Pretorias, making me start my count all over again.

I'm sure (ish) that with me retaining the same tracker number, my dealership aren't pulling a fast one by leaving my order alone for extra stock to sell and ordering a fresh one for me.

On the assumption that my "new" order hasn't been treated with any favouritism, new R orders are perhaps anticipated to be fulfilled within 23/24 weeks now that the majority of cheap lease Rs have largely been built?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Stuartr1024768 on 19 February 2015, 19:32

Good choice ffrank the box really makes the car what it should be for me ! What are those boots ? Don't recognise the tread pattern ?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 19 February 2015, 20:00

Quote from: Stuartr1024768 on 19 February 2015, 19:32

Don't recognise the tread pattern ?

I'll guess Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta as I had them on wifes car. Not a bad a choice  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 19 February 2015, 20:04

Quote from: p3asa on 19 February 2015, 20:00

Quote from: Stuartr1024768 on 19 February 2015, 19:32

Don't recognise the tread pattern ?

I'll guess Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta as I had them on wifes car. Not a bad a choice  :laugh:

I thought that as soon as I saw them, but didn't bother replying as I didn't have clue how to spell it correctly.  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 19 February 2015, 20:11

Coolest treads in the game imo, no good in snow but looks great lol had them on my first fr

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ffrank on 19 February 2015, 20:26

Quote from: Stuartr1024768 on 19 February 2015, 19:32

Good choice ffrank the box really makes the car what it should be for me ! What are those boots ? Don't recognise the tread pattern ?

They are Vredestein Sessanta's (as per above replies :)), pretty unique tyres in that they are fitted asymmetrically as below:
(http://automotivethinker.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/vredestein_ultrac_sessanta_direction.jpg)

Personally I love them, £70-75 a corner, wet and dry grip is excellent and they are (as I have found out in the GTD today) virtually silent.

Had my first service today, all went well and very nicely looked after at VW Swansea.

New rear spoilers now on order, dash vibration hopefully fixed (2 rubbing cables), front tyres fitted - VW charged £10 a corner - very reasonable, and car not washed as requested. Although they did seem to put some kind of anti rain coating on the windscreen!? Perhaps it's a bulletin due to the terrible wipers :)

Journey home confirmed my hopes based on past experience, the Sessanta's are brilliant tyres. The car is very very hushed now (they will get nosier with wear of course, but I had trouble detecting any road noise from the front), and the feel to them is great. Lots of standing water on the roads and the Vred's really didn't care, looking forward to some drier drives now too.

Got home and fitted the DTUK  :evil:

It was strange timing to be adding the DTUK, as the new tyres have made the car more refined and nicer to drive, which I'm sure nulled some of the DTUK's sensations. But, first impressions (on a quick drive to Tescos in, at times, torrential rain) the car feels very very smooth through the gears and the pull in 2nd was very noticeable.

Looking forward to some more thorough driving over the next few days.

Also, I stuck the DTUK on 3+1 as I thought this was what you were always using Matt - just seen it was actually 3+2 (I was probably thinking of your earlier copy of the software), so that's going to be another level too. I'm not sure what bhp 3+1 comes in at?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 19 February 2015, 21:47

Did a sprint today at Curborough in less than ideal conditions today, has to be said with traction control off the R is very controllable and will oversteer :)

(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/wigit71/RUR/1052805_740416672720460_4171654120152075022_o_zps70fd4059.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ffrank on 20 February 2015, 00:32

Great pic wigit. I bet that was fun :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 20 February 2015, 22:28

(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/th_20150220_214053_zpsv2vct3mx.mp4) (http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/20150220_214053_zpsv2vct3mx.mp4)

Hope that link works, don't really know how to embed a video on here

Change my indicators to flash alternatively :grin:

Well... i think it looks cool anyway, and so did Shark who are gonna send it to vwr to put on their pace ca'R'

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 20 February 2015, 22:46

Quote from: ffrank on 20 February 2015, 00:32

Great pic wigit. I bet that was fun :)

Love the pic as so menacing

When the track was fully wet its was 10s ahead of the next car was a lonely place, ironically the super sports were quicker on a full wet track than a greasy drying one, some with more track focused tyres nibbled that lead down, quite nice mugging a few exiges

Car was on a stock VW map, road tyres with esp off, love the pic taken, going to get some e marked track tyres for next time and see a trip to Demon Tweaks

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mark V GTD on 22 February 2015, 12:26

Quote from: ffrank on 19 February 2015, 20:26

Had my first service today, all went well and very nicely looked after at VW Swansea.

Can I ask what you paid? I'm being quoted 185.00 locally....

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JBirchy on 23 February 2015, 14:45

Quote from: GrahamFR on 20 February 2015, 22:28

(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/th_20150220_214053_zpsv2vct3mx.mp4) (http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/20150220_214053_zpsv2vct3mx.mp4)

Hope that link works, don't really know how to embed a video on here

Change my indicators to flash alternatively :grin:

Well... i think it looks cool anyway, and so did Shark who are gonna send it to vwr to put on their pace ca'R'

Love that!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 23 February 2015, 14:49

Quote from: JBirchy on 23 February 2015, 14:45

Quote from: GrahamFR on 20 February 2015, 22:28

(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/th_20150220_214053_zpsv2vct3mx.mp4) (http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/20150220_214053_zpsv2vct3mx.mp4)

Hope that link works, don't really know how to embed a video on here

Change my indicators to flash alternatively :grin:

Well... i think it looks cool anyway, and so did Shark who are gonna send it to vwr to put on their pace ca'R'

Love that!

Ha glad you like it, obviously I cant see it when im driving but it looks cool as when I lock and unlock the car  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: matchboy on 23 February 2015, 15:03

Quote from: gazmondo35 on 14 February 2015, 11:09

Found a crease on the door while washing the car, some A hole must have must have done it yesterday while I was shopping,does anyone know a good body shop in the Hitchin area that might repair it.



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M&S Body Repairs in Datchworth (next to Stevenage), and ask for Mark Bullard.  He'll do a brilliant job.  Tell him Mark the accountant sent you  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gazmondo35 on 23 February 2015, 17:39

Cheers matchboy I'll give them a call. At first I thought I was done in asda car park, but now I'm pretty sure it was done by the bin men ,maybe out of jealousy or just plain clumsy.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: charlie on 23 February 2015, 18:08

Try a cold dent repair if the paint is ok a decent smart repairer should be able to sort

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ffrank on 23 February 2015, 20:44

Found out the radar doesn't like hail! It gave me a sensor error for a few miles whilst the M4 enjoyed some very heavy hail. Probably the heaviest hail I've seen whilst driving though.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: peterdoherty on 23 February 2015, 20:56

Quote from: ffrank on 23 February 2015, 20:44

Found out the radar doesn't like hail! It gave me a sensor error for a few miles whilst the M4 enjoyed some very heavy hail. Probably the heaviest hail I've seen whilst driving though.

Had this before - doesnt like heavy snow either

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 23 February 2015, 21:13

It disengages in absolute torrential rain too - a combination of radar interference and maybe knowing the road surface might be sub-optimal I suspect.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dippy_x on 24 February 2015, 14:37

foil crisp packets have also been known to cause emergency break procedures...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 24 February 2015, 14:46

Quote from: dippy_x on 24 February 2015, 14:37

foil crisp packets have also been known to cause emergency break procedures...

Been there....

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ajmoir36 on 24 February 2015, 16:36

I had an Emergency Braking one tonight in a 30 zone it just rammed the brakes on, pooped my pants, no real reason either. The person behind me decided they would leave a massive gap from now on. The problem was my instinct was to press the brake pedal which made it worse, pressing the accelerator again made it cancel it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gazmondo35 on 25 February 2015, 17:50

Had the car in for its first service today ,looks like the boys must have taken it for a joy ride,because 10 miles was added to the clock plus one big stone chip,give yourself 10 points for spotting it.

(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag318/Garry_Mcdonnell/2015-02/497BA681-DC09-4C01-8652-48E1998F0873_zpssd7jhzud.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ajmoir36 on 25 February 2015, 18:00

Just up from the I in the GTI badge above the shadow line about 1/3 up the bonnet from the grill.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 25 February 2015, 18:22

Quote from: ajmoir36 on 25 February 2015, 18:00

Just up from the I in the GTI badge above the shadow line about 1/3 up the bonnet from the grill.

Yep, if that's it, looks a massive chip  :shocked:  What are they going to do about it?  Not sure I would trust them to sort it properly.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 25 February 2015, 18:33

10 miles is taking the piss a bit. What was their excuse?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gazmondo35 on 25 February 2015, 19:10

As for the stone chip, probably not much I can do .The wife picked the car up which had been conveniently parked facing forward next to a lot of cars,she only noticed it when she got home.If I did Complain the dealer will just say I happen on the way home. As for the 10 mile joyride , the dealer will probably cover himself by saying it was making sure previous warranty work that I had done was all working ok.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 25 February 2015, 19:20

Quote from: gazmondo35 on 25 February 2015, 19:10

As for the stone chip, probably not much I can do .The wife picked the car up which had been conveniently parked facing forward next to a lot of cars,she only noticed it when she got home.If I did Complain the dealer will just say I happen on the way home. As for the 10 mile joyride , the dealer will probably cover himself by saying it was making sure previous warranty work that I had done was all working ok.

I understand your reasoning but by not saying anything just gives them carte blanche to continue the same treatment with others. I hate garages for things like this.
I'm now giving a garage 30 odd miles away the chance to treat my car properly as the ones round about me have all caused some damage in the past.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 25 February 2015, 19:34

Quote from: gazmondo35 on 25 February 2015, 19:10

As for the stone chip, probably not much I can do .The wife picked the car up which had been conveniently parked facing forward next to a lot of cars,she only noticed it when she got home.If I did Complain the dealer will just say I happen on the way home. As for the 10 mile joyride , the dealer will probably cover himself by saying it was making sure previous warranty work that I had done was all working ok.

You may get the brush-off, but time is of the essence to persuade the dealership to acknowledge your complaint made. If you don't ask they definitely won't sort it, you just won't use them again and they will carry on regardless.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 25 February 2015, 20:10

Quote from: gazmondo35 on 25 February 2015, 19:10

As for the stone chip, probably not much I can do .The wife picked the car up which had been conveniently parked facing forward next to a lot of cars,she only noticed it when she got home.If I did Complain the dealer will just say I happen on the way home. As for the 10 mile joyride , the dealer will probably cover himself by saying it was making sure previous warranty work that I had done was all working ok.

I can appreciate they need to do a road test when completing warranty work...but 10 miles? A bit excessive. Fair point on the stone chip but it'd be worth registering a complaint.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gazmondo35 on 25 February 2015, 20:31

I think I will complain now,if nothing else it might stop someone else having it done.i think I would've more annoyed if I wasn't picking up the R in a couple of months,bitter sweet is they will be having the car back with the stone chip they caused.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 25 February 2015, 21:36

Quote from: gazmondo35 on 25 February 2015, 20:31

I think I will complain now,if nothing else it might stop someone else having it done.i think I would've more annoyed if I wasn't picking up the R in a couple of months,bitter sweet is they will be having the car back with the stone chip they caused.

10 mile road test - no way that's warranted.  Must have been going a fair speed too for a stone chip to make such a big impact.

I would definitely register a complaint, you've got nothing to lose.  Can see why you wouldn't bother as you're close to chopping it in, but it's the principle of the matter.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gazza on 25 February 2015, 21:49

Well today I got my 15 plate reg confirmed and the phone number for the 7 day insurance..... :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mark V GTD on 25 February 2015, 21:58

You must tell the dealership when dropping off the car that under no circumstances is it to be driven by them... if it needs a 'test drive' then you will do it with the mechanic as passenger.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gazmondo35 on 25 February 2015, 22:19

Quote from: Booth11 on 25 February 2015, 21:36

Quote from: gazmondo35 on 25 February 2015, 20:31

I think I will complain now,if nothing else it might stop someone else having it done.i think I would've more annoyed if I wasn't picking up the R in a couple of months,bitter sweet is they will be having the car back with the stone chip they caused.

10 mile road test - no way that's warranted.  Must have been going a fair speed too for a stone chip to make such a big impact.

I would definitely register a complaint, you've got nothing to lose.  Can see why you wouldn't bother as you're close to chopping it in, but it's the principle of the matter.

I think they must love driving my car,when it was in for a new dsg,Catalytic converter, engine mount,etc,they had the car for a 3day test drive.The next time a car get serviced with them I'll make sure it has no petrol in it. Hopefully by complaining they might treat my next car with a bit of respect.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 25 February 2015, 22:27

Quote from: gazmondo35 on 25 February 2015, 22:19

Hopefully by complaining they might treat my next car with a bit of respect.

Exactly.  Sends out the message you're on the ball and not one to be fobbed off.   But there again, the cynic in me thinks they might not give a sh!t.  Hopefully they will.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 25 February 2015, 22:34

Quote from: Mark V GTD on 25 February 2015, 21:58

You must tell the dealership when dropping off the car that under no circumstances is it to be driven by them... if it needs a 'test drive they you will do it with the mechanic as pasenger.

Do you not think this is taking it a bit far   :rolleyes:
Yes, 10 miles is a bit excessive but they could drive it like a vicar for 100 metres and pick up a stone chip.
A bigger issue is not owning up to the stone chip "if" they knew they did it !

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 26 February 2015, 07:21

You can't tell a dealer doing mechanical work on your car not to test drive it or they won't sign the paperwork off to complete the job. It's a catch 22 situation so you either make a note of the miles and complain afterwards or don't use that garage.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 26 February 2015, 11:37

When I had the dsg issue that needed a reset the dealer informed my their senior tech was going to have to drive it, in fairness he did in race mode, i was actually pleased they had given it a good go as no I will have driven the car harder, the chip is bang out of order though

I did a wind noise issue on the mk6 and in reality they asked me to drive it as didn't want to push it

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mark V GTD on 26 February 2015, 15:54

Quote from: mcmaddy on 26 February 2015, 07:21

You can't tell a dealer doing mechanical work on your car not to test drive it or they won't sign the paperwork off to complete the job.

Come on - its your car and they have no right to drive it. if they really needed to drive it then just insist you are there. At worse if the mechanic has to physically drive it then you would be the passenger.

I just dont see how that handing a car over for repair or servicing means that they can drive it whenever they wish. With me NO WAY do they get to drive it unsupervised (or wash it!).

Quote from: JB GTI on 25 February 2015, 22:34

Do you not think this is taking it a bit far   :rolleyes:

No not at all - its my car!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: isleaiw on 26 February 2015, 17:02

Quote from: Mark V GTD on 26 February 2015, 15:54

Quote from: mcmaddy on 26 February 2015, 07:21

You can't tell a dealer doing mechanical work on your car not to test drive it or they won't sign the paperwork off to complete the job.

Come on - its your car and they have no right to drive it. if they really needed to drive it then just insist you are there. At worse if the mechanic has to physically drive it then you would be the passenger.

I just dont see how that handing a car over for repair or servicing means that they can drive it whenever they wish. With me NO WAY do they get to drive it unsupervised (or wash it!).

Quote from: JB GTI on 25 February 2015, 22:34

Do you not think this is taking it a bit far   :rolleyes:

No not at all - its my car!

How do they get it on the ramps etc to work on it as i doubt customers are allowed in the workshop?

If I take my car in I want it solved, and if that means they drive it to get to the root cause and ensure fixed rather than it take multiple attempts or more of my time then so be it.

But then to me its a car, bought to enjoy and use....

Ian

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 26 February 2015, 17:13

There's driving it around the site and onto ramps etc, and then there's treating it as a lunchtime/personal errand runaround, to be driven like it's stolen.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gazmondo35 on 26 February 2015, 17:28

Well I emailed them today but still no reply,here is the email.


I understand that the car would of needed to of been driven whilst with yourselves (there was an extra 9 miles on the clock from when I dropped it off) and obviously I have no proof of this but when I got home to Hitchin there was a nasty chip on the bonnet, which most definitely wasn't there before I dropped it off and seeing as you have to drive so slowly in Letchworth and Hitchin I would of heard whatever hit the car on my way home. The car was parked next to and behind other vehicles so even if I'd of thought to take a look around the car I wouldn't of been able to see the chip from the way the car was parked. This is a real shame not only that this could of happened whilst with yourselves but that no one told me.
 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jackie Treehorn on 26 February 2015, 19:24

Just curious, but if you drive with the radio on at any time you may not hear a stone hitting something, probably less so than a stone hitting the wheel arch on a gravel road.

Also in you comment you said " I have no proof of this but when I got home to Hitchin there was a nasty chip on the bonnet, which most definitely wasn't there before I dropped it off and seeing as you have to drive so slowly in Letchworth and Hitchin I would of heard whatever hit the car on my way home." 

But didn't you say your wife drive it home, were you a passenger?  Or did you wife pick the car up from the dealer?

Shame about the stone chip though.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Cossieian on 26 February 2015, 19:32

Recieved some Osram H7 cornering bulbs in the post today, hopefully get time to change them tomorrow :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mark V GTD on 26 February 2015, 22:59

Quote from: isleaiw on 26 February 2015, 17:02

How do they get it on the ramps etc to work on it as i doubt customers are allowed in the workshop?

Lol Ian - I'm talking about not allowing them to drive it on the road, not the dealer premises!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 27 February 2015, 06:49

They have to drive it on the road for road testing purposes by I do agree they shouldn't be using a customers car for errands and sandwich runs etc. Within reason you have to allow for road testing.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: isleaiw on 27 February 2015, 08:10

Quote from: Mark V GTD on 26 February 2015, 22:59

Quote from: isleaiw on 26 February 2015, 17:02

How do they get it on the ramps etc to work on it as i doubt customers are allowed in the workshop?

Lol Ian - I'm talking about not allowing them to drive it on the road, not the dealer premises!

My brother is a service manager, and he has mentioned people who dont want anyone driving their car when it comes in.... even on site!

I guess I am more relaxed about things because 90% of the time my car is in the garage it is with his team it only goes to the franchise dealer for main service and warranty work.

Ian

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 28 February 2015, 12:17

Either fit a dashcam and review it when you get it back or fit one of the simple car trackers at £23
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tracker-Vehicle-Theft-Protection-System-Black/dp/B003XDN58K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1425125465&sr=8-1&keywords=gps+car+tracker

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gazmondo35 on 28 February 2015, 18:16

Received a email from the sales manager,he was very apologetic about the 9 mile test drive & said it should have only been driven for 1 mile , he also said as for the stone chip that it couldn't be proved it was done on the test drive, but as offered to pay half the cost from chip away.

Next time my car is in for a service or warranty work, I'll be checking the car with a fine tooth comb.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 01 March 2015, 09:09

All VW dealers are supposed to walk round your car with you before you sign the paperwork. If they didn't do that then the stone chip happened with them. They haven't completed the paperwork properly before taking your car so remind them off this.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 01 March 2015, 10:18

Quote from: mcmaddy on 01 March 2015, 09:09

All VW dealers are supposed to walk round your car with you before you sign the paperwork. If they didn't do that then the stone chip happened with them. They haven't completed the paperwork properly before taking your car so remind them off this.

Really?
Is this a new thing as none of them have done it with me. Its actually the opposite as I usually insist they have to come out and inspect the car before I leave.

Audi are the opposite, they take pictures walking round the car which is very reassuring.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: barrym381 on 01 March 2015, 11:12

Quote from: p3asa on 01 March 2015, 10:18

Quote from: mcmaddy on 01 March 2015, 09:09

All VW dealers are supposed to walk round your car with you before you sign the paperwork. If they didn't do that then the stone chip happened with them. They haven't completed the paperwork properly before taking your car so remind them off this.

Really?
Is this a new thing as none of them have done it with me. Its actually the opposite as I usually insist they have to come out and inspect the car before I leave.

Audi are the opposite, they take pictures walking round the car which is very reassuring.

Glasgow audi are hopeless even with pictures  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 01 March 2015, 13:22

Quote from: barrym381 on 01 March 2015, 11:12

Quote from: p3asa on 01 March 2015, 10:18

Quote from: mcmaddy on 01 March 2015, 09:09

All VW dealers are supposed to walk round your car with you before you sign the paperwork. If they didn't do that then the stone chip happened with them. They haven't completed the paperwork properly before taking your car so remind them off this.

Really?
Is this a new thing as none of them have done it with me. Its actually the opposite as I usually insist they have to come out and inspect the car before I leave.

Audi are the opposite, they take pictures walking round the car which is very reassuring.

Glasgow audi are hopeless even with pictures  :smiley:

Couldn't agree more Barry. Biggest bunch of cowboys there is.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 01 March 2015, 14:02

No all dealers are supposed to do this. It's on the paperwork you sign to say you've left your car with them.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 01 March 2015, 16:01

As well as the dealer walking around your car to ascertain the level of damage a car has that is being handed over to them, the same responsibility should fall to the customer picking it up to check for new damage. Damage that's discovered after the pick-up may have been done by the customer on the way home. collecting a car in heavy rain or the dark hampers the process.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ajmoir36 on 01 March 2015, 16:16

Gave it's second wash just in time before the rain arrived. Tucked up on the garage nice and dry.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 01 March 2015, 21:57

Quote from: barrym381 on 01 March 2015, 11:12

Glasgow audi are hopeless even with pictures  :smiley:

Their sales side is abysmal but I've found their service department not bad at all and I am very fussy  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: barrym381 on 01 March 2015, 22:06

Quote from: p3asa on 01 March 2015, 21:57

Quote from: barrym381 on 01 March 2015, 11:12

Glasgow audi are hopeless even with pictures  :smiley:

Their sales side is abysmal but I've found their service department not bad at all and I am very fussy  :grin:

was the service lot I meant  :grin: :grin: told me my tt needed new cat as it was damaged they said I must have hit a brick or similar object  :shocked: wanted 1500 quid to sort it  :grin: left there and went straight to a mates place to find no damage at all  :angry: and that's not the only problem  had with them

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Misterp on 02 March 2015, 17:12

tried to change the Glovebox light for an LED Bulb and the bulb I bought is the correct fitment but the plastic case means wit will not work.

I put the old bulb back in and now it does not work :angry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mark V GTD on 03 March 2015, 08:57

Quote from: p3asa on 01 March 2015, 10:18

Its actually the opposite as I usually insist they have to come out and inspect the car before I leave.

Same here - I always make sure the car is spotless and take the service receptionist around the car with their clipboard and invite them to point out and record anything on the car that would be different from 'as new' condition...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: BigD on 03 March 2015, 17:52

Fitted WeatherTech mats

(http://i585.photobucket.com/albums/ss291/thediggybave/GTI/CD1F64F8-5AF9-4F87-A001-638BFE358A62_zpsueug0ikh.jpg) (http://s585.photobucket.com/user/thediggybave/media/GTI/CD1F64F8-5AF9-4F87-A001-638BFE358A62_zpsueug0ikh.jpg.html)

And winters

(http://i585.photobucket.com/albums/ss291/thediggybave/GTI/21EE0AA9-6E34-4102-8F3F-1C4889169958_zpsdb0zrcz9.jpg) (http://s585.photobucket.com/user/thediggybave/media/GTI/21EE0AA9-6E34-4102-8F3F-1C4889169958_zpsdb0zrcz9.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 03 March 2015, 19:34

Quote from: BigD on 03 March 2015, 17:52

And winters

(http://i585.photobucket.com/albums/ss291/thediggybave/GTI/21EE0AA9-6E34-4102-8F3F-1C4889169958_zpsdb0zrcz9.jpg) (http://s585.photobucket.com/user/thediggybave/media/GTI/21EE0AA9-6E34-4102-8F3F-1C4889169958_zpsdb0zrcz9.jpg.html)

Are you not a bit late for fitting winters?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: phope on 03 March 2015, 20:20

Fleet company sorted out my plate transfer today - pressed plates now fitted, with my Autostadt plate frame as well

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y223/phope1/IMG_0037_zpsmylshyve.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 03 March 2015, 20:27

The BBS SR's BigD? Lets have a better shot of them.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Damion on 03 March 2015, 21:02

im just about to order a set of the SR's, what ET size did you need?

Thanks, btw they look great

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: BigD on 03 March 2015, 21:28

Quote from: CraigW on 03 March 2015, 19:34

Quote from: BigD on 03 March 2015, 17:52

And winters

Are you not a bit late for fitting winters?

Currently 2 degrees and the snow just started here. Heading over to the west coast in a couple of weeks were the March average is 5 degrees.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: BigD on 03 March 2015, 21:30

Quote from: Exonian on 03 March 2015, 20:27

The BBS SR's BigD? Lets have a better shot of them.  :smiley:

Correct.

Went to get a new chamois. 70 miles :)

(http://i585.photobucket.com/albums/ss291/thediggybave/GTI/2EE3E612-CCC4-403A-95BE-40DA95F6C22D_zpszyf4n2bb.jpg) (http://s585.photobucket.com/user/thediggybave/media/GTI/2EE3E612-CCC4-403A-95BE-40DA95F6C22D_zpszyf4n2bb.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: BigD on 03 March 2015, 21:32

Quote from: Damion on 03 March 2015, 21:02

im just about to order a set of the SR's, what ET size did you need?

Thanks, btw they look great

8.0 x 18 ET 45. BBS SR016.

They stick out 10mm further than the Austins.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 04 March 2015, 18:44

Gave it it's first wash  :rolleyes:
Snow foamed: Auto Valet PH Neutral
Two Bucket wash: AG car Shampoo & Conditioner
Wo Wo Lambswool Wash Mitt
Microfibre towel dry
Wheels off, polished and sealed with Poorboys Wheel Sealant

Photos to come  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 04 March 2015, 18:45

No wax or sealant JB?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 04 March 2015, 19:23

Quote from: KyleB on 04 March 2015, 18:45

No wax or sealant JB?

No. Going to do it at the weekend. Just a quick first wash today. Got more time to spare at the weekend.
Planning another wash and a dose of Auto Finnesse Iron Out then a coat or two of Jeffs Werkstat Prime followed by a coat of Jeffs Werkstat Jett and then a layer of Jeffs Werkstat Gloss.
Still undecided whether to try something else but not sure what to go for as I will doing it by hand.
Any suggestions or opinions welcomed   :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 05 March 2015, 12:53

Quote from: JB GTI on 04 March 2015, 19:23

Quote from: KyleB on 04 March 2015, 18:45

No wax or sealant JB?

No. Going to do it at the weekend. Just a quick first wash today. Got more time to spare at the weekend.
Planning another wash and a dose of Auto Finnesse Iron Out then a coat or two of Jeffs Werkstat Prime followed by a coat of Jeffs Werkstat Jett and then a layer of Jeffs Werkstat Gloss.
Still undecided whether to try something else but not sure what to go for as I will doing it by hand.
Any suggestions or opinions welcomed   :wink:

No fancy suggestions from me but Autoglym HD wax really makes the flake pop in my DBP. Does the Lapiz have metallic flakes in it? I've never had the pleasure of seeing one in real life.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 05 March 2015, 13:18

Quote from: JB GTI on 04 March 2015, 19:23

Quote from: KyleB on 04 March 2015, 18:45

No wax or sealant JB?

No. Going to do it at the weekend. Just a quick first wash today. Got more time to spare at the weekend.
Planning another wash and a dose of Auto Finnesse Iron Out then a coat or two of Jeffs Werkstat Prime followed by a coat of Jeffs Werkstat Jett and then a layer of Jeffs Werkstat Gloss.
Still undecided whether to try something else but not sure what to go for as I will doing it by hand.
Any suggestions or opinions welcomed   :wink:

For wax - Dodo Juice Blue Velvet Pro wax gives excellent depth and shine (on DBP anyway) wonder what it'd be like on Lapis.  They do other colour charged waxes in that range so would be something to suit I imagine.  For Sealant - Poorboys Ex-P gives good proection. 

The wax doesn't offer longevity of some other last stage protections (i.e. say 12 months) but it's not too shabby. I normally wax mine every 3 months but haven't had time lately so it's been on 5 months now and still getting reasonable protection.

Or you could do wax over sealant if you prefer, that way you get the longevity of the sealant and added depth of gloss/shine with a colour charged wax.  And then there's glazes too.  The possibilities are endless  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ajmoir36 on 05 March 2015, 17:27

I wax over sealant. oo er.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Anygreg on 05 March 2015, 17:30

claimed on my insurance for theft.  lol

does that count??

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ajmoir36 on 05 March 2015, 17:32

Quote from: Anygreg on 05 March 2015, 17:30

claimed on my insurance for theft.  lol

does that count??

Doh.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 05 March 2015, 17:53

Quote from: ajmoir36 on 05 March 2015, 17:27

I wax over sealant. oo er.

You and me both.  Living dangerously eh  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 05 March 2015, 18:43

drove the R for the first time this week and walked across the car park and thought it is really a tough act tomorrow, will after see tomorrow when i am at Geneva if anything tempts me  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 05 March 2015, 21:01

Booth, can you apply the dodo juice wax by hand?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 05 March 2015, 22:40

Quote from: KyleB on 05 March 2015, 21:01

Booth, can you apply the dodo juice wax by hand?

Yep, it's only suitable for applying by hand.  As it's a hard wax it'd be virtually impossible to apply with a DA.  I only rarely apply wax with a DA and on the odd occasion I have it's usually liquid wax (i.e, chemical guys butter wet wax) or at a push a paste wax but still buff off by hand.  Though you get a nice thin and even application by machine, it takes possibly longer than by hand so not really worth it imo.  It's just as easy to do manually and there's something very nice and tactile about lovingly waxing by hand  :laugh:.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 05 March 2015, 22:43

Quote from: wigit on 05 March 2015, 18:43

drove the R for the first time this week and walked across the car park and thought it is really a tough act tomorrow, will after see tomorrow when i am at Geneva if anything tempts me  :cool:

Any pics from the show would be most welcome.  Have fun  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr Savage on 05 March 2015, 23:53

The only car punching into the R's territory at Geneva is the Focus RS but then you have to live with a manual gearbox and the guinea pig for their brand new all wheel drive system which has the strangest set-up in the world. A clutch at the front and a twin clutch at the back. Will be interesting to see how well it drives.

The Audi RS3 will easily be close to 50k after options are spec'd. Still arguably good value for money but 50k can get you a lot...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 06 March 2015, 00:21

Quote from: Mr Savage on 05 March 2015, 23:53

The only car punching into the R's territory at Geneva is the Focus RS but then you have to live with a manual gearbox and the guinea pig for their brand new all wheel drive system which has the strangest set-up in the world. A clutch at the front and a twin clutch at the back. Will be interesting to see how well it drives.

The Audi RS3 will easily be close to 50k after options are spec'd. Still arguably good value for money but 50k can get you a lot...

Yes, the RS is an interesting prospect...

But the RS3??  Not one for overly showy cars, but for a car nudging £50k territory (for a well specced one), the RS3 looks just don't cut it, not even in a stealth, under the radar, way.  Needs to be more special. 

I'll stick with the R.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: virtual camper on 06 March 2015, 22:31

(http://i1254.photobucket.com/albums/hh602/VirtualCamper/Mobile%20Uploads/20150306_141954.jpg) (http://s1254.photobucket.com/user/VirtualCamper/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150306_141954.jpg.html)what have I done to my mk 7 today?
Driven it for the first time!

Not even done 50 miles yet!

But I have loaded the radio station logos up.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 07 March 2015, 13:33

Great day at Geneva, I'll sort some pics out, spotted the 7R wagon which was better than I thought, missed the GTD wagon

I liked the Focus RS just some of the plastics look a little cheap, the Civic Type R was hideous in the flesh just brash with bad :shocked:y fitting plastic bits

RS3 was an interesting one as spoke to the Project Manager for it for about 20mins, he had been pretty much living with one since the end of June, rear diff is from new Passat so different to 7R and so 100% of power to rear wheels, he took delete in saying it oversteers. in the flesh their are some nice touches as it's just so well detailed, needs the black pack for me, wanted to not like it, ended up knowing I need to try one

Cars of the show for me were MX5 just love the simplicity and the Cayman GT4 which just fits like a glove, I actually preferred it to the GT3 RS

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: BigD on 07 March 2015, 13:49

Fitted some black mirror caps, threw a bucket of water over it and took some quick snaps.

(http://i585.photobucket.com/albums/ss291/thediggybave/GTI/F8AAC49A-6C30-4014-A0F2-F8ACCB6725CA_zpsthsprwte.jpg) (http://s585.photobucket.com/user/thediggybave/media/GTI/F8AAC49A-6C30-4014-A0F2-F8ACCB6725CA_zpsthsprwte.jpg.html)

(http://i585.photobucket.com/albums/ss291/thediggybave/GTI/49AAF811-44ED-4C45-B655-D263A67AEE3E_zpseaw42xkw.jpg) (http://s585.photobucket.com/user/thediggybave/media/GTI/49AAF811-44ED-4C45-B655-D263A67AEE3E_zpseaw42xkw.jpg.html)

(http://i585.photobucket.com/albums/ss291/thediggybave/GTI/CD13476F-DE28-45F2-891B-6E1793384A4A_zpspsf9hkcx.jpg) (http://s585.photobucket.com/user/thediggybave/media/GTI/CD13476F-DE28-45F2-891B-6E1793384A4A_zpspsf9hkcx.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 07 March 2015, 17:49

Quote from: BigD on 07 March 2015, 13:49

Fitted some black mirror caps, threw a bucket of water over it and took some quick snaps.

(http://i585.photobucket.com/albums/ss291/thediggybave/GTI/F8AAC49A-6C30-4014-A0F2-F8ACCB6725CA_zpsthsprwte.jpg) (http://s585.photobucket.com/user/thediggybave/media/GTI/F8AAC49A-6C30-4014-A0F2-F8ACCB6725CA_zpsthsprwte.jpg.html)

(http://i585.photobucket.com/albums/ss291/thediggybave/GTI/49AAF811-44ED-4C45-B655-D263A67AEE3E_zpseaw42xkw.jpg) (http://s585.photobucket.com/user/thediggybave/media/GTI/49AAF811-44ED-4C45-B655-D263A67AEE3E_zpseaw42xkw.jpg.html)

(http://i585.photobucket.com/albums/ss291/thediggybave/GTI/CD13476F-DE28-45F2-891B-6E1793384A4A_zpspsf9hkcx.jpg) (http://s585.photobucket.com/user/thediggybave/media/GTI/CD13476F-DE28-45F2-891B-6E1793384A4A_zpspsf9hkcx.jpg.html)

Me like!

I was thinking about dark mirror caps and darker rims on mine and you've confirmed it'll look great.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 07 March 2015, 21:25

Gave it it's first proper going over !!  :laugh:
Took about 5 hours but pleased with the results  :smiley:
Valet Pro Snow Foam
2 Bucket wash with WO WO Lambswool Mitt
Auto Finesse Iron Out.(surprisingly little contamination)
Microfibre towel dry
2 coats Jeffs Werkstat Acrylic Prime
1 coat Jeffs Werkstat Jett Sealant
1 coat Jeffs Werkstat Gloss detailer
2 cups of coffee  :laugh:

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/image.jpg1_zpstxqc1fuz.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/image.jpg1_zpstxqc1fuz.jpg.html)

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/image.jpg1_zpstqcfzxeh.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/image.jpg1_zpstqcfzxeh.jpg.html)

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/image.jpg2_zpsinl5qhn1.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/image.jpg2_zpsinl5qhn1.jpg.html)


(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/image.jpg2_zpsfsqzwdvt.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/image.jpg2_zpsfsqzwdvt.jpg.html)

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/image.jpg1_zpswkfeusmc.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/image.jpg1_zpswkfeusmc.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 07 March 2015, 23:11

^^
Fantastic job, the Lapis/Lapiz really sparkles in the sunlight.  Great work  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 07 March 2015, 23:17

Quote from: wigit on 07 March 2015, 13:33

Great day at Geneva, I'll sort some pics out, spotted the 7R wagon which was better than I thought, missed the GTD wagon

I liked the Focus RS just some of the plastics look a little cheap, the Civic Type R was hideous in the flesh just brash with bad :shocked:y fitting plastic bits

RS3 was an interesting one as spoke to the Project Manager for it for about 20mins, he had been pretty much living with one since the end of June, rear diff is from new Passat so different to 7R and so 100% of power to rear wheels, he took delete in saying it oversteers. in the flesh their are some nice touches as it's just so well detailed, needs the black pack for me, wanted to not like it, ended up knowing I need to try one

Cars of the show for me were MX5 just love the simplicity and the Cayman GT4 which just fits like a glove, I actually preferred it to the GT3 RS

I guess the interior plastics on the Ford and Honda are never gong to quite match VW or Audi standard.

Does the RS3 look much better in the flesh?   It comes over bland in photos.  Look forward to the pics.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gazmondo35 on 07 March 2015, 23:35

Quote from: JB GTI on 07 March 2015, 21:25

Gave it it's first proper going over !!  :laugh:
Took about 5 hours but pleased with the results  :smiley:
Valet Pro Snow Foam
2 Bucket wash with WO WO Lambswool Mitt
Auto Finesse Iron Out.(surprisingly little contamination)
Microfibre towel dry
2 coats Jeffs Werkstat Acrylic Prime
1 coat Jeffs Werkstat Jett Sealant
1 coat Jeffs Werkstat Gloss detailer
2 cups of coffee  :laugh:

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/image.jpg1_zpstxqc1fuz.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/image.jpg1_zpstxqc1fuz.jpg.html)

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/image.jpg1_zpstqcfzxeh.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/image.jpg1_zpstqcfzxeh.jpg.html)

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/image.jpg2_zpsinl5qhn1.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/image.jpg2_zpsinl5qhn1.jpg.html)


(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/image.jpg2_zpsfsqzwdvt.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/image.jpg2_zpsfsqzwdvt.jpg.html)

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/image.jpg1_zpswkfeusmc.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/image.jpg1_zpswkfeusmc.jpg.html)

Good it looks good in the sunlight, it making question maybe I made a mistake ordering DBP .

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 08 March 2015, 11:00

Quote from: JB GTI on 07 March 2015, 21:25

Gave it it's first proper going over !!  :laugh:


(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/image.jpg1_zpswkfeusmc.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/image.jpg1_zpswkfeusmc.jpg.html)

That looks brilliant in the sun. The slightly surprising thing for me is that VW have not given the R (or GTI/GTD for that matter) any lettering on the side sills. A nice metallic strip with R on the sills would have been a classy touch

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: charlie on 08 March 2015, 11:08

Quote from: CraigW on 08 March 2015, 11:00

Quote from: JB GTI on 07 March 2015, 21:25

Gave it it's first proper going over !!  :laugh:


(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/image.jpg1_zpswkfeusmc.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/image.jpg1_zpswkfeusmc.jpg.html)

That looks brilliant in the sun. The slightly surprising thing for me is that VW have not given the R (or GTI/GTD for that matter) any lettering on the side sills. A nice metallic strip with R on the sills would have been a classy touch

I'm not sure but I think the metal strip does have some blue illumination which I think looks quite cool not sure if the gti does the same

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 08 March 2015, 12:02

Quote from: CraigW on 08 March 2015, 11:00

Quote from: JB GTI on 07 March 2015, 21:25

Gave it it's first proper going over !!  :laugh:


(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/image.jpg1_zpswkfeusmc.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/image.jpg1_zpswkfeusmc.jpg.html)

That looks brilliant in the sun. The slightly surprising thing for me is that VW have not given the R (or GTI/GTD for that matter) any lettering on the side sills. A nice metallic strip with R on the sills would have been a classy touch

Ha ha !! I thought that too. Watch this space.....its work in progress !!  :smug:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 08 March 2015, 12:18

Saved 85 quid on my insurance quote from just spending 2 mins on a comparison website and then a 5 minute call to my insurance company. Now paying 200 quid for the year on my gtd which I don't think is too bad  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 08 March 2015, 12:44

Quote from: mcmaddy on 08 March 2015, 12:18

Saved 85 quid on my insurance quote from just spending 2 mins on a comparison website and then a 5 minute call to my insurance company. Now paying 200 quid for the year on my gtd which I don't think is too bad  :smiley:

Dealing with insurance companies is a nightmare. What I don't understand is why they classify factory fitted options as almost after market modifications. DCC especially increased my insurance which is a lot of nonsense  :angry: :angry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ajmoir36 on 08 March 2015, 12:52

Were more interested in the sat nav than anything.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 08 March 2015, 13:17

My insurance have never ever asked about factory fit options and I've never told them anything either. Car is insured for market value and that's up to 50k. Some companies work different to others I suppose.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Golf-Ball on 08 March 2015, 14:09

Quote from: BigD on 07 March 2015, 13:49

Fitted some black mirror caps, threw a bucket of water over it and took some quick snaps.

(http://i585.photobucket.com/albums/ss291/thediggybave/GTI/F8AAC49A-6C30-4014-A0F2-F8ACCB6725CA_zpsthsprwte.jpg) (http://s585.photobucket.com/user/thediggybave/media/GTI/F8AAC49A-6C30-4014-A0F2-F8ACCB6725CA_zpsthsprwte.jpg.html)

(http://i585.photobucket.com/albums/ss291/thediggybave/GTI/49AAF811-44ED-4C45-B655-D263A67AEE3E_zpseaw42xkw.jpg) (http://s585.photobucket.com/user/thediggybave/media/GTI/49AAF811-44ED-4C45-B655-D263A67AEE3E_zpseaw42xkw.jpg.html)

(http://i585.photobucket.com/albums/ss291/thediggybave/GTI/CD13476F-DE28-45F2-891B-6E1793384A4A_zpspsf9hkcx.jpg) (http://s585.photobucket.com/user/thediggybave/media/GTI/CD13476F-DE28-45F2-891B-6E1793384A4A_zpspsf9hkcx.jpg.html)

Love those. Can I ask where you got them from. Thinking about some black or carbon ones for mine.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: BigD on 08 March 2015, 14:23

Got them from a seller on eBay that paints them any colour you want. If I recall correctly about 45 each painted. Plain caps can be bought from VW at about 30 quid each and painted by a bodyshop/rattlecan.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kenny.c on 08 March 2015, 16:16

OOO yes....I agree...carbon mirror covers rule.

(http://i926.photobucket.com/albums/ad108/ian5858/2015-03-08%2016.01.15_zpsb4vitckb.jpg)

Im struggling to find anything else to add to the GTI at he minute...just love driving it...still 50/50 on getting a propper remap.

Ken

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: phope on 08 March 2015, 17:37

First chance to give it a deep clean since delivery one month ago

I carried out a full degrease, paint cleanse, claybar, glass cleaned, cloth seats scotch-garded for protection, initial coat of Dodo Juice Supernatural, and water repellant over all windows resulted in this - some nice deep colour and reflections coming through :)

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y223/phope1/DSC_2945_zpsrtia35to.jpg)

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y223/phope1/IMG_0072_zpsgapismey.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: pjr on 08 March 2015, 18:29

Gave my car a long awaited detail after the winter. Snowfoam, followed by 2 bucket method wash and then a couple of coats of Collinite 476 wax.

Also tried the popular transparent bonnet mod  :laugh:


(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8686/16729434116_403af8a105_z.jpg)

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7609/16135395043_a75f1a6e69_z.jpg)

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7628/16569216799_ecaa07e85c_z.jpg)

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7624/16569215759_bbb5708b1e_z.jpg)

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7585/16755333965_3c590bf76d_z.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Golf-Ball on 08 March 2015, 18:32

Quote from: kenny.c on 08 March 2015, 16:16

OOO yes....I agree...carbon mirror covers rule.

(http://i926.photobucket.com/albums/ad108/ian5858/2015-03-08%2016.01.15_zpsb4vitckb.jpg)

Im struggling to find anything else to add to the GTI at he minute...just love driving it...still 50/50 on getting a propper remap.

Ken

Mmmmmmmm. Carbon.  :drool: :drool: :drool:

Seeing your car makes me realise I need some in my life!

Any idea if these are any good:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EURSPEC-CARBON-FIBRE-REPLACEMENT-SIDE-MIRROR-COVER-FOR-VOLKSWAGEN-GOLF-MK7-VII-/251855569464?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&fits=Model%3AGolf%7CPlat_Gen%3AMK+VII&hash=item3aa3c30238

Alternatively there are stick on ones available for half the price. Would be interested to know if anyone has tried them.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kenny.c on 08 March 2015, 19:27

They are infact the very ones I fitted......A little tight to get on....but ended up being a nice fit.

(http://i926.photobucket.com/albums/ad108/ian5858/2014-12-31142031_zpsa14f02c4.jpg)
(http://i926.photobucket.com/albums/ad108/ian5858/2014-12-31135009_zps5c7b3aa3.jpg)

I wouldnt bother with the "stick on covers" as they will sit proud and look very "aftermarket" those you linked are direct replacements.

Ken

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 15 March 2015, 15:48

Finally fitted some genuine VW OEM sill protectors. Bit miffed you don't get any as standard TBH !!
Also, changed the LED footwell lights for Blue LED's.

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/image.jpg2_zpshpdoog3a.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/image.jpg2_zpshpdoog3a.jpg.html)

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(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/image.jpg3_zpst3tm4po3.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/image.jpg3_zpst3tm4po3.jpg.html)

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 15 March 2015, 15:59

^^
Looks  :cool: 

These will be my first two mini mods too, when car eventually turns up.

Got a link to these?  I might buy some in advance. Thanks  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 15 March 2015, 18:38

Quote from: Booth11 on 15 March 2015, 15:59

^^
Looks  :cool: 

These will be my first two mini mods too, when car eventually turns up.

Got a link to these?  I might buy some in advance. Thanks  :smiley:

You will need 2 of these.
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Part No:  V7L0 947 415 They were £9.16 each last March
The sill covers are from  the Scirocco R  Part No: V1K8 853 537 CH E1 @ £59 each *
* I got both for £59 as only one turned up prior to picking up the car, then they were on back order so the dealer waived the extra cost as a goodwill gesture.
Blue Led's were from eBay W5W type £5.78 for 4 Led's. Free P&P

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 15 March 2015, 19:01

JB: What are the units in the small boxes? You mention sill protectors (which I can see), you mention the blue LEDs from ebay - i'm missing what the OEM parts in the boxes are.  :huh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 15 March 2015, 19:29

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 15 March 2015, 19:01

JB: What are the units in the small boxes? You mention sill protectors (which I can see), you mention the blue LEDs from ebay - i'm missing what the OEM parts in the boxes are.  :huh:

They are halogen bulb holders. The MK7 footwell lights are Led units but they are sealed and can't be doctored. All you need to do with these is take the silver metal piece off protecting the bulb and replace the halogen bulb with a led. Takes all of about five minutes to do the whole job  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 15 March 2015, 19:39

Quote from: JB GTI on 15 March 2015, 19:29

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 15 March 2015, 19:01

JB: What are the units in the small boxes? You mention sill protectors (which I can see), you mention the blue LEDs from ebay - i'm missing what the OEM parts in the boxes are.  :huh:

They are halogen bulb holders. The MK7 footwell lights are Led units but they are sealed and can't be doctored. All you need to do with these is take the silver metal piece off protecting the bulb and replace the halogen bulb with a led. Takes all of about five minutes to do the whole job  :wink:

Thanks for all the info JB.  I figured that's what the boxes were as I remember reading a while back about the LED units being sealed, unlike the mk6 ones which can be opened up and bulbs swapped.  Those holders also fit the glove box but iirc, the glove box are halogen bulbs??  If so presumably you can swap these over for LEDs and don't need new holders?  Are all the other interior and boot lights LED from factory?

EDIT:  Just found this thread which answers the questions http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=264345.0. 

From reading this looks like it's glove box and boot lights that are still halogens, all others LED.  is it such a hardship for VW to be consistent and make all interior lights LEDs, cost cutting?   :rolleyes:  Luckliy I've got a supply left over from upgrading the mk6 ones.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 15 March 2015, 20:16

Quote from: Booth11 on 15 March 2015, 19:39

Quote from: JB GTI on 15 March 2015, 19:29

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 15 March 2015, 19:01

JB: What are the units in the small boxes? You mention sill protectors (which I can see), you mention the blue LEDs from ebay - i'm missing what the OEM parts in the boxes are.  :huh:

They are halogen bulb holders. The MK7 footwell lights are Led units but they are sealed and can't be doctored. All you need to do with these is take the silver metal piece off protecting the bulb and replace the halogen bulb with a led. Takes all of about five minutes to do the whole job  :wink:

Thanks for all the info JB.  I figured that's what the boxes were as I remember reading a while back about the LED units being sealed, unlike the mk6 ones which can be opened up and bulbs swapped.  Those holders also fit the glove box but iirc, the glove box are halogen bulbs??  If so presumably you can swap these over for LEDs and don't need new holders?  Are all the other interior and boot lights LED from factory?

EDIT:  Just found this thread which answers the questions http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=264345.0. 

From reading this looks like it's glove box and boot lights that are still halogens, all others LED.  is it such a hardship for VW to be consistent and make all interior lights LEDs, cost cutting?   :rolleyes:  Luckliy I've got a supply left over from upgrading the mk6 ones.

You won't need to do the vanity mirrors as they are now led. They weren't this time last year though. You never know, they might all be led by the end of the Mk7 production   :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 15 March 2015, 20:37

^^
Yeah seems they added the vanity lights back at bw22 last year. Maybe for bw22 2015 we'll get the glove box lights, and bw22 2016 will get the boot lights too.  Nothing like building the tension eh  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: somersetred on 15 March 2015, 21:00

Quote from: pjr on 08 March 2015, 18:29

Gave my car a long awaited detail after the winter. Snowfoam, followed by 2 bucket method wash and then a couple of coats of Collinite 476 wax.

Also tried the popular transparent bonnet mod  :laugh:

Looks amazing - makes me glad I've ordered in red.  Usually the tornado red photos leave me worried I've made the wrong choice in colour, until I see one in the flesh and feel reassured.  Your photos seem to capture this.  Can't wait until delivery now.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 15 March 2015, 22:15

What i've done today is realise that my tyres are going to be barely legal in 7 or 8 weeks time when my BW16 R will likely turn up. Right now I have 0.5mm left on the backs and 1mm left on the fronts (above the markers) - that's cutting it fine!

Surprisingly, they don't feel any more slippery now than they did when new.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ajmoir36 on 16 March 2015, 16:50

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 15 March 2015, 22:15

What i've done today is realise that my tyres are going to be barely legal in 7 or 8 weeks time when my BW16 R will likely turn up. Right now I have 0.5mm left on the backs and 1mm left on the fronts (above the markers) - that's cutting it fine!

Surprisingly, they don't feel any more slippery now than they did when new.

I was in a pretty much same state before trading in my mk6 GTD before I collected the R. If it was a new R I was waiting for I would have had to have bought new tyres, cam belt, water pump, MOT, discs and pads all round, service and anything else (also left it with 0 miles on the clock for fuel - never seen it go so far). Saved myself money and bought an R (yeah right)  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 18 March 2015, 19:15

Insured my tuning box (DTUK non-trevor) for an extra £5 a month. Bargain!

This box absolutely transforms the car, took it off today for the car having a service and can't believe how slow it feels.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kenny.c on 18 March 2015, 19:21

Quote from: KyleB on 18 March 2015, 19:15

Insured my tuning box (DTUK non-trevor) for an extra £5 a month. Bargain!

This box absolutely transforms the car, took it off today for the car having a service and can't believe how slow it feels.

Couldnt agree more....they are a great addition.
Id recommend the pedal box DTUK sell aswell......The pedal box by itself transforms the car for general driving and the tuning box give you the mid to high rpm improvements.

Ken

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gazmondo35 on 19 March 2015, 17:00

Had a new front screen fitted today by Autoglass, the screen was fitted while I was at work ,so never got the chance to inspect the work until I got home,but while having good look over it there seems to be a bit  of seal missing at the bottom on both sides,but without looking at a other car I can't be sure if that is the way it should be,also if it rains will the water get inside the cabin or drain under the bonnet.


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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: pjr on 19 March 2015, 17:38

Quote from: gazmondo35 on 19 March 2015, 17:00

Had a new front screen fitted today by Autoglass, the screen was fitted while I was at work ,so never got the chance to inspect the work until I got home,but while having good look over it there seems to be a bit  of seal missing at the bottom on both sides,but without looking at a other car I can't be sure if that is the way it should be,also if it rains will the water get inside the cabin or drain under the bonnet

Mine looks pretty similar, and I've never had the screen replaced - only difference on mine is that the rubber seal along the bottom of the glass is up to the end of the notch in the bottom plastic trim (if that makes sense). There is still a gap at the very corner, so presumably any water will drain out someplace and not enter the car.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gazmondo35 on 19 March 2015, 19:03

Thank you pjr, I nearly called them to complain.i would have thought the rubber seal went the whole way along the bottom& up the ridge,hay ho every day's a school day.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: BigD on 19 March 2015, 19:44

Original windscreen

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gazmondo35 on 19 March 2015, 20:08

The oem screen definitely has better fit & finish, it's something I'll have to live with.As long as it doesn't  leak that was my main concern.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 20 March 2015, 07:55

Updated the maps on my Discover Pro to the latest set (Nov 14). 17gb's worth - Good job I had some spare large capacity SD cards  :grin:

Took over 2½ hours to copy over to the internal HDD, but happy to report everything went very smoothly and all still working (no doubt just in time for next update in a few weeks  :grin:)

On a side note, in my wife's Polo Blue GT, I when she got it, I retro fitted the RNS-510 from my old Scirocco (which was originally in my MK5 GT 2.0 TDi). She asked me last night if there were any maps for her as they are quite old. I've been out of the RNS-510 scene for a good while now and don't know what's available ?

The RNS-510 is quite an old unit though (pre LED screen) and reports itself as a 1T0 035 680C with firmware 1300 HW-Version H02. Anyone know if 2014/2015 maps are available for this (sorry it's off topic).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 21 March 2015, 14:16

Quote from: gazmondo35 on 19 March 2015, 17:00

Had a new front screen fitted today by Autoglass, the screen was fitted while I was at work ,so never got the chance to inspect the work until I got home,but while having good look over it there seems to be a bit  of seal missing at the bottom on both sides,but without looking at a other car I can't be sure if that is the way it should be,also if it rains will the water get inside the cabin or drain under the bonnet.

I was cleaning mine today so took a photo of it for you. Its pretty much the same as yours but only a tidier fit.
If you lift the bonnet you'll see the hole runs into the soakway so no need to worry.

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 21 March 2015, 16:35

Quote from: gazmondo35 on 19 March 2015, 20:08

The oem screen definitely has better fit & finish, it's something I'll have to live with.As long as it doesn't  leak that was my main concern.

I'm getting a new windscreen fitted this Friday by Autoglass. Just hoping they do a decent job. Will be taking plenty of pics of the current one just to make I'm happy with the fit of the replacement

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 21 March 2015, 16:38

I had 2 windscreens replaced in my MK6 by Autoglass. I'm a fussy fecker and I really could not tell the difference. 100% Perfect job both times. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gazmondo35 on 21 March 2015, 18:03

I'm not to sure why mine has big gaps , maybe the replacement screens come up a wee bit smaller, but anyhow vw Lancaster rang me today to let me know my golf R will be ready for pick up on thrusday, happy days.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gazza on 21 March 2015, 22:24

Gave mine a layer of Gyeon can coat, treated the glass to a coat of G Techniq and proteced the bay with Aerospace 303.

Chuffed with the can coat - plenty of gloss!

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: phope on 21 March 2015, 22:32

It does look glossy - easy to apply?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gazza on 21 March 2015, 22:38

Quote from: phope on 21 March 2015, 22:32

It does look glossy - easy to apply?

Yes mate - just like applying a QD. Spray on the microfibre, one panel at a time and buff off with the clean side of the MF.

Going to get another coat on it next week then use Wet Coat as a top up until the spring then it's wax time - just need to decide which one gets the nod!

Where in the shire are you - I'm in Dyce.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: phope on 21 March 2015, 22:52

Laurencekirk but work in Aberdeen

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 23 March 2015, 07:53

One for fredgloves..........

Look it's bloody clean now - satisfied  :grin: :grin:

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Also gave the wife's Blue a good clean as well

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 23 March 2015, 08:26

Quote from: Sootchucker on 23 March 2015, 07:53

One for fredgloves..........

Look it's bloody clean now - satisfied  :grin: :grin:

LOL!

Maybe you can pop round and do mine now. You might need to start with a broom before you get to the two bucket method.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 23 March 2015, 09:59

So saturday (not today admittedly) I heard from a reliable source that he had heard of a conversation between an APR tech and an Audi tech and they were told that the turbo failures weve been having are because of the start-stop, something id heard before but up until this point had not believed too greatly. Seems the constant starting and stopping is damaging the shafts (or something) and over time we're all prone to it, dont know how this is supposedly fixed with the newer revs of turbo's either.

But thats not the strangest thing. So obviously I now drive around with my start stop disengaged but weirdly I (may be in my head) seem to think the car is faster.... probably going insane but be interesting if any one else notices this.

Also turned my soundaktor down to 40%, much better now, a lot less droney!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: RobS23GTI on 23 March 2015, 12:41

That's interesting Grahamfr, albeit a bit worrying.
Can you turn stop start off in the car menu or is it a manual job before each journey?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 23 March 2015, 12:46

Quote from: RobS23GTI on 23 March 2015, 12:41

That's interesting Grahamfr, albeit a bit worrying.
Can you turn stop start off in the car menu or is it a manual job before each journey?

There is a VCDS tweak that disables it permanently. Interesting developments GrahamFR, how reliable is your source?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 23 March 2015, 12:49

Quote from: RobS23GTI on 23 March 2015, 12:41

That's interesting Grahamfr, albeit a bit worrying.
Can you turn stop start off in the car menu or is it a manual job before each journey?

Manual button jobby for now, be warned that switching to eco mode turns this back on, but there is a way of turning off by changing certain parameters on vcds - http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/f197/disable-stop-start-vcds-tweak-94276.html

and i sound like a douche in the previous post, my 'source' was shark performance when i was there on saturday lol

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 23 March 2015, 12:52

Auto start/stop concerns about turbo chargers is an ancient story.

The long and the short of it is that the current systems have safeguards to counter it - if they didn't then VAG would be paying millions out in warranty claims. Nothing sharpens their minds more than having to put their hands in their pockets....

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 23 March 2015, 12:54

Quote from: fredgroves on 23 March 2015, 12:52

Auto start/stop concerns about turbo chargers is an ancient story.

The long and the short of it is that the current systems have safeguards to counter it - if they didn't then VAG would be paying millions out in warranty claims. Nothing sharpens their minds more than having to put their hands in their pockets....

Well i see no reason i would be lied to, and something must be causing it fred, im not willing to take the risk and as i said, i seem faster lol

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 23 March 2015, 12:58

Fired off a complaint email to VW UK on Friday afternoon, to moan about will have been an 8 month wait for the R. I was prompted to do this because the car has sat on anticipated BW16 for a month without change and I was expecting the stage 3 status on the tracker on Friday and it didn't happen. Rang VW UK to find it is now unconfirmed BW17. The main meat of the email was to find out once and for all the official line about how my order seems to have started from scratch on Dec 4th with adding on Prets (I know unofficially that the original order got built and Pulman have had it and sold it), hoping the admission of the truth would prompt some kind of goodwill gesture/apology.

My dad rang me this morning to say he had a text off VW UK saying they are looking into his complaint. FFS, they can't even get the customer right.  :rolleyes:

And I made the GTD shiny again with a much needed wash.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 23 March 2015, 13:15

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 23 March 2015, 12:58

Fired off a complaint email to VW UK on Friday afternoon, to moan about will have been an 8 month wait for the R. I was prompted to do this because the car has sat on anticipated BW16 for a month without change and I was expecting the stage 3 status on the tracker on Friday and it didn't happen. Rang VW UK to find it is now unconfirmed BW17. The main meat of the email was to find out once and for all the official line about how my order seems to have started from scratch on Dec 4th with adding on Prets (I know unofficially that the original order got built and Pulman have had it and sold it), hoping the admission of the truth would prompt some kind of goodwill gesture/apology.

My dad rang me this morning to say he had a text off VW UK saying they are looking into his complaint. FFS, they can't even get the customer right.  :rolleyes:

And I made the GTD shiny again with a much needed wash.

It certainly shouldn't be the case but if there is a lesson to be learnt regarding VW orders it seems to be make sure you have your spec right at the outset

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 23 March 2015, 13:37

Bloody hell, have they still not got this sorted ? I remember having exactly the same issues in 2013 when I ordered my GTD, and they screwed up the order and it slipped and slipped, and in the end was told to contact VWCS to take up the case.

Can't believe that getting on for 2 years later the same crap is happening !

Makes me really wonder if the next car will be a VAG, if once they have done the hard bit (i.e. the selling and got us agreed to purchase in the first place), that the supposed easy bit - confirming delivery and sticking to it, is as haphazard and disorganised as ever. Do they actually want to sell more cars ?

Are other marques just as bad or just VAG (my friends had exactly the same crap with his factory order Audi A4), and that's now 7 weeks later than confirmed with no explanation or apology.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 23 March 2015, 14:00

How come bmw can build you a new car from scratch in 6-8 weeks? My friend was going to order the Passat bi turbo until he was told it was minimum 20 weeks. He's now ordered a 5 series estate and been told 6 weeks. VW don't give a toss but they do it anyway as people will and are waiting.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 23 March 2015, 15:00

How come BMW can do it? The answer is simple, better process with more on hand components.

Its a riskier business strategy (involves more money in stock levels) but keeps your customers happier.

Until people start walking away, this is just more money in VAG's pockets.

VAG are the world's third largest car manufacturer (but only by a tiny trail) and within the EU they are the largest, more than double the next nearest competitor.

This is good news for them and bad news for their customers.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 23 March 2015, 17:43

I suppose another facet of the BMW supply is not fannying around with "allocation" on certain models. They seem to stick everyone in the same queue and build yours when it truly is your turn rather than saying GTI/GTD/R have to get into a different line that moves along 3 times slower than the rest cars they make.

I wonder how long it will take VW to get back to me rather than my dad, after all -  on the enquiry email response form I had to give my email address and mobile number, how the hell did they drag my dad's number into it?

My GTD is being the best it's ever been the last few days - easily breaking into 50mpg, the Bridgestones haven't been tramping (now they only have 2.5mm on and it's dry) and the car is going like a rocket. Really makes me tempted to tell them to stick the R.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mark V GTD on 23 March 2015, 19:29

MH - sorry to hear this, you must be going up the wall. I am curious about what was said to you when you changed the wheel spec. Was there any indication of a possible delay mentioned? How do you know the original order was built and delivered?

I changed the colour on my GTD order - the tracker acknowledged it and about a week later when it went to BW confirmed so it did not have any effect on the build schedule AFAIA. They should have told you exactly what the ramifications of the change were and you could have declined it and kept your 900 quid!

If this is the case you dealer has behaved very badly - eight months is clearly two orders worth of time, not one....

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gazmondo35 on 23 March 2015, 19:41

They must have put a new order in,I ordered my R on the 1st nov & it's ready for pick up this thrusday.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 23 March 2015, 20:20

Quote from: Mark V GTD on 23 March 2015, 19:29

MH - sorry to hear this, you must be going up the wall. I am curious about what was said to you when you changed the wheel spec. Was there any indication of a possible delay mentioned? How do you know the original order was built and delivered?

I changed the colour on my GTD order - the tracker acknowledged it and about a week later when it went to BW confirmed so it did not have any effect on the build schedule AFAIA. They should have told you exactly what the ramifications of the change were and you could have declined it and kept your 900 quid!

If this is the case you dealer has behaved very badly - eight months is clearly two orders worth of time, not one....

I was told at the time that the wheel change was easily done, that it might screw up the price protection (price locked prior to Nov price rise), but there were ways around smoothing the paperwork with VW UK and I would have no extra to pay over and above the Prets add-on price.

One of my old Uni mates that was at Benfield Scotswood road moved to Pulman Sunderland about a year ago (he's never managed to get me a decent discount), and we talk through Linked-in. I moaned about my delay and how VW UK told me my order was "new" on Dec 4th last time I rang them 4 or 5 weeks ago.

He told me an unallocated BW6 Lapiz manual with Cadiz had hit the Sunderland branch and sold in a day, so I put 2 and 2 together. Haven't got 100% proof it was mine, but how many unallocated Lapiz Manual Rs at the same dealership group (of only 2 branches) could there be?

A change in colour is easily seen on the tracker, unfortunately adding Prets isn't so transparent.

Hoping that VW UK will tell me for sure that either the dealership pulled a shady reorder to cause the delay, or VW central have really taken the piss (Prets shortage?).

Really dulls the enthusiasm for the new car with not just a long wait, but a ridiculous wait. The fixed p/x price is the only reason i'm prepared to hang on, as i'd probably get £16k right now against an S3 or BMW 335D X-drive at broker rates of discount.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 25 March 2015, 08:05

More like “what I did yesterday” – more fun and games with VWUK…..

I phoned them up yesterday to get an update (having previously been told that scheduling shuffles happen on a Monday, so check progress on a Tues or later) – so expecting to find out whether my now “BW17” will go confirmed on Friday, and to get their response to my complaint email seeing as they contacted my Dad instead of me (how did they do that? You give your email address and mobile number on the “contact us” email form – it would have been far more work to dig up my Dad’s mobile number from his 2013 GTD order).

Story yesterday was that BW17 has slipped to BW21! I was transferred to the lass (Amy) handling the complaint case and she was very apologetic about chasing up my Dad rather than me. The confusion was compounded by my Dad assuming that I was getting my R from Pulman Sunderland rather than Pulman Durham as he didn’t know our preferred salesman had transferred to the Durham branch, so they were chasing the Sunderland branch.

She was unapologetic about the delay however. She is adamant that I had my order accepted by the factory on Dec 2nd (funny, it was Dec 4th last time I was having this conversation with a VW UK rep) and so BW21 (a 24 week wait is just about acceptable). I told her (again) that my order was accepted at the factory on Sept 24th (BW39), she said it wasn’t. I said that the only way my order could be from BW49 (Dec 2nd) is if the tracking number could have been decoupled from one order and reassociated with a later order placed in Dec. She categorically said that it’s impossible to do that. So I said that I had an email from my salesman on Sept 24 with a screen dump picture of his ordering system, with my tracking number on it, Durham branch details, the model (R 5dr manual), the car colour and interior colour, and order acceptance date of “24/09/2014” with acceptance status “V”. She went a bit quiet then. She didn’t ask for the email but I offered to send it, and then did (to a group email address she’ll pick up later). Asked about my tyres, as they’re barely legal, another 3 months wait is pushing it – I really don’t want to spend £400-500 on 4 new tyres and then hand the car over 2 weeks later when the R finally comes. She was taking no responsibility for delays or incurred costs, anything like that would be at dealers discretion (why would they stump up that when my p/x is already depreciating at the rate of £250 a month and they’re getting it 3 months later than planned, at an agreed fixed price?).

Seems at every turn VW UK shirk all responsibility and make the dealerships eat into their own margins for goodwill gestures, they will do next to nothing for you if it’s going to cost them. It’s a pity that when you get your new car and get the customer satisfaction survey, you only get to pass comment upon how good or bad the dealership was, and not how sh!te VW UK or VW AG have been throughout.

Amy said she could ask for a “push” on my order to try and get it priority built, no guarantees that it will do anything.

Anyway, my salesman rang me up later to say VW UK had been on the phone about my complaint and he was very apologetic – he wants me to get my car so he can get paid and get his hands on my p/x. He mentioned the priority “push” but said that’ll probably come to nothing as there’ll be likely 50 other people across the country in my situation all wanting a priority. He offered me a cancelled order (someone else got tired of waiting) that is coming through next week, but said although it is Lapiz on Prets, it is 3 door (I could probably live with that), DSG (I couldn’t live with that), and it has Pro-Nav/DCC/Rear camera (I wouldn’t want to be paying for those). On the tyres front, there’s no chance the dealership could or would pay for new tyres due to the wait (it’s VW’s fault, not the dealership’s – I can understand that).

Awaiting Amy calling me back today – hopefully with a convincing story about the BW39/BW49 order accepted situation and how it happened after she’s seen my screen dump email.

On the assumption it doesn’t shift back further and it gets delivered in 3 weeks from build, I will have waited 37 weeks. Better get the MK8 orders in now…..

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 25 March 2015, 09:58

If they'd have jerked me around that much even on a company car, let alone my own one, I'd be telling them where to shove it and be straight out looking at any non-VAG dealer I could find for something else.

Its not a minor whinge, its a major one and whats even worse is that both parties are just pointing the finger at the other and not seeking to break the deadlock.

BMW time?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mark V GTD on 25 March 2015, 11:12

MH  - many thanks for taking the time to tell this depressing story... I do hope a good resolution comes out of this for you - and fast!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 25 March 2015, 12:26

Quote from: Mark V GTD on 25 March 2015, 11:12

MH  - many thanks for taking the time to tell this depressing story... I do hope a good resolution comes out of this for you - and fast!

I just wanted to cheer everyone else up - there's always someone else worse off than yourself (finding that hard to believe right now.  :grin:).

Resolution-wise I think the best I can hope for is that VW UK strongarm the dealership into applying Autoglym for nowt, rather than dipping into their own pockets and giving me a set of services or something. Seems in these situations VW UK just bully the dealership into giving something to the customer out of their own margin. I'm sure the dealership are every bit as keen to get my money banked and get my p/x sold as I am keen to be getting the R.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 25 March 2015, 12:30

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 25 March 2015, 12:26

Quote from: Mark V GTD on 25 March 2015, 11:12

MH  - many thanks for taking the time to tell this depressing story... I do hope a good resolution comes out of this for you - and fast!

I just wanted to cheer everyone else up - there's always someone else worse off than yourself (finding that hard to believe right now.  :grin:).

Resolution-wise I think the best I can hope for is that VW UK strongarm the dealership into applying Autoglym for nowt, rather than dipping into their own pockets and giving me a set of services or something. Seems in these situations VW UK just bully the dealership into giving something to the customer out of their own margin. I'm sure the dealership are every bit as keen to get my money banked and get my p/x sold as I am keen to be getting the R.

Hey you could always tell them to shove it and preorder a new type R, I have a certain soft spot for its lewdness but need a guinea pig to tell me how bearable it is :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 25 March 2015, 12:33

Quote from: fredgroves on 25 March 2015, 09:58

If they'd have jerked me around that much even on a company car, let alone my own one, I'd be telling them where to shove it and be straight out looking at any non-VAG dealer I could find for something else.

Its not a minor whinge, its a major one and whats even worse is that both parties are just pointing the finger at the other and not seeking to break the deadlock.

BMW time?

If not the R, it would probably be the BMW 330d/335d with X-drive, but it's a dynamically different car, too big for the missus to ever attempt to drive it. Apart from an S3 (just to be a tiny bit different, and Audi don't seem to be much quicker in making certain cars) there's nothing else I fancy. I'd be offered £16k in p/x against an Audi or BMW right now (maybe less for the Audi as it would be a longer wait and therefore the GTD would be depreciating more).

VW UK will never spend any of their own money on a resolution, they must be raking it in right now, being the sole importer of VWs into the UK, considering the Pound's strength against the Euro right now (assuming they pay VW AG in Euros for every car they bring across for the dealership network).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 25 March 2015, 12:37

Quote from: GrahamFR on 25 March 2015, 12:30

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 25 March 2015, 12:26

Quote from: Mark V GTD on 25 March 2015, 11:12

MH  - many thanks for taking the time to tell this depressing story... I do hope a good resolution comes out of this for you - and fast!

I just wanted to cheer everyone else up - there's always someone else worse off than yourself (finding that hard to believe right now.  :grin:).

Resolution-wise I think the best I can hope for is that VW UK strongarm the dealership into applying Autoglym for nowt, rather than dipping into their own pockets and giving me a set of services or something. Seems in these situations VW UK just bully the dealership into giving something to the customer out of their own margin. I'm sure the dealership are every bit as keen to get my money banked and get my p/x sold as I am keen to be getting the R.

Hey you could always tell them to shove it and preorder a new type R, I have a certain soft spot for its lewdness but need a guinea pig to tell me how bearable it is :grin:

Not a Honda fan in general, didn't like having to wring the neck of my mate's 2009 R-type to get anything out of it (although they've got turbos now for the new one haven't they?).

I do like VW's understated styling, and Hondas are either Grandad cars or completely mad, there doesn't seem to be much middle ground. Residuals also play a big part in my car buying decisions too. You'll have to wait for a test drive.  :tongue:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 25 March 2015, 12:43

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 25 March 2015, 12:37

Quote from: GrahamFR on 25 March 2015, 12:30

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 25 March 2015, 12:26

Quote from: Mark V GTD on 25 March 2015, 11:12

MH  - many thanks for taking the time to tell this depressing story... I do hope a good resolution comes out of this for you - and fast!

I just wanted to cheer everyone else up - there's always someone else worse off than yourself (finding that hard to believe right now.  :grin:).

Resolution-wise I think the best I can hope for is that VW UK strongarm the dealership into applying Autoglym for nowt, rather than dipping into their own pockets and giving me a set of services or something. Seems in these situations VW UK just bully the dealership into giving something to the customer out of their own margin. I'm sure the dealership are every bit as keen to get my money banked and get my p/x sold as I am keen to be getting the R.

Hey you could always tell them to shove it and preorder a new type R, I have a certain soft spot for its lewdness but need a guinea pig to tell me how bearable it is :grin:

Not a Honda fan in general, didn't like having to wring the neck of my mate's 2009 R-type to get anything out of it (although they've got turbos now for the new one haven't they?).

I do like VW's understated styling, and Hondas are either Grandad cars or completely mad, there doesn't seem to be much middle ground. Residuals also play a big part in my car buying decisions too. You'll have to wait for a test drive.  :tongue:

Yeah theyve finally dumped the NA engines but i think the new turbo still revs pretty high (wonder how long that will last once mapped, hopefully longer than their F1 cars) should be out this summer, summat like 310 bhp with a 5.7 0-60 time sounds pretty cool to me, but I have no experience with them and no one else will for a while so tuning will be limited

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: matchboy on 25 March 2015, 12:46

MH - have you tried having a conversation with regards the cancelled R and trying to get it for the same price as the one you've ordered ie. not paying for the extras?  This wouldn't work with the additional cost of the DSG over the manual I wouldn't imagine, but you might get the rest chucked in for free?  That's how I got mine early (yes I paid more than I was originally going to, but no where near as much as the extras added up to that I hadn't originally specced).

Also, why the no on the DSG front?  It really is excellent.  It's the first auto car I've ever owned as I love a manual, but its great.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 25 March 2015, 12:54

Quote from: matchboy on 25 March 2015, 12:46

MH - have you tried having a conversation with regards the cancelled R and trying to get it for the same price as the one you've ordered ie. not paying for the extras?  This wouldn't work with the additional cost of the DSG over the manual I wouldn't imagine, but you might get the rest chucked in for free?  That's how I got mine early (yes I paid more than I was originally going to, but no where near as much as the extras added up to that I hadn't originally specced).

Also, why the no on the DSG front?  It really is excellent.  It's the first auto car I've ever owned as I love a manual, but its great.

I asked how low could they go for the cancelled order and the salesman said i'd have to pay 80% of RRP for the toys and DSG box. Too much to be paying for things I wouldn't spec normally.

Just not a fan of the DSG (my dad is on his 4th DSG, so i've had plenty of go's at running one when he's left his car at mine to go on holiday from Newcastle airport) - it is technically brilliant at what it does, but it can't read minds. That 2% of the time that it doesn't do what I want it to is too much for me.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mark V GTD on 25 March 2015, 13:53

Don't accept free AG 'Lifeshine' - its not worth anything!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 25 March 2015, 14:04

It will be *such* an anticlimax when the Monkeyhanger R arrives, this saga just runs and runs and I admire the patience! I'm sure there's a lot more going on behind the scenes stress wise but it's been such a soap opera that it's compulsive reading!
I do feel for you MH!


And what have I done to my mk7 today? Put a good spare tyre on my front wheel as I had a nice blow out in a contraflow yesterday which obliterated the tyre. Great.
I'm not even sure of what I hit as going there again today in daylight I can't see anything but it's a road widening thing so could have been a temp cat's eye or a bit of unfinished tarmac or anything? Grrrrrrrr

For those considering 19" wheels - I've never had so many tyre issues than the last two or three years I've been running 19's. They look great but offer very little sympathy if you accidentally hit a pot hole or road debris.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 25 March 2015, 15:58

I'm feeling a bit "meh" about it now, I need another test drive to remember what I'm changing for. The 19" ers in pothole season are a bit of a worry, but I had the same worries when 17" was the norm and I moved to 18" ers on the Scirocco. The Dunlop SP01s on the first Scirocco were very fragile - 3 sidewall bulgers in my first winter with the car. Not a bother with a tyre brand change.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 25 March 2015, 16:06

Quote from: Exonian on 25 March 2015, 14:04

For those considering 19" wheels - I've never had so many tyre issues than the last two or three years I've been running 19's. They look great but offer very little sympathy if you accidentally hit a pot hole or road debris.

I sort of thought the same as you about 19s having had the only 2 punctures I've ever had in the last 2 years whilst running 19s.   You certainly feel every lump and bump, but on both occasions the puncture turned out to be a nail in the tyre which could've happened with any wheel/tyre combo.  One things for sure, the road surface and condition has greatly deteriorated in the last few years, with potholes and deep ridges everywhere (certainly in my neck of the woods).  So I wouldn't put it all down to them being 19s.  I've specced them again on the R, mainly as I don't like Cadiz, and have no inclination to change.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 25 March 2015, 17:38

I must admit Mme. B that I'd soec the Pretorias too, still.
The price of vanity eh?
C'est la vie

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 25 March 2015, 17:54

Quote from: Exonian on 25 March 2015, 17:38

I must admit Mme. B that I'd soec the Pretorias too, still.
The price of vanity eh?
C'est la vie

Cadiz is an odd wheel. There are never big debates as to whether Austins or Nogaros only suit certain colours, but with the Cadiz, I really don't like them on Lapiz, Reflex Silver or White Rs. They look good on DBP and OK on TR or NB.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 25 March 2015, 18:43

The 19" Cadiz is standard spec here in Ireland. They do look a lot better in 19" form but I'm still a bit undecided about them. The diamond cut finish is also notoriously brittle of course.
The upgrade to Pretorias is just €130!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 25 March 2015, 20:36

I really like the Cadiz especially in 19".
They're an evolution of the Talladegas and I was always a fan of those.

Austins look crap with all colours so no need for a debate!
Nogaros look great with all colours, again, no debate  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 25 March 2015, 22:59

I can't quite figure out why so many people have it in for the Austins. I think they are absolutely spot on and I genuinely get quite a number of drivers clearly admiring them when they pull up alongside me at a set of lights.

To me they are far nicer than the old Monza's which looked sh!t. I much prefer the sharper Axe head look than the symmetrical dials.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 26 March 2015, 00:33

Most of what I put up on here is pretty tongue in cheek Craig. I've spent too many years doing forums, vw shows, track days etc and come across too many car people that take it all far too seriously so I tend to keep it a bit lighthearted.

I actually quite like the Austins but wish they had more like a Scirocco offset so they filled the arches.

When I had my tyre blow out on Tuesday I put an Austin back on the car while I got my (aftermarket) wheel and tyre sorted.
Against the White car I thought the Austin looked pretty good actually and briefly thought about rushing in to the garage to find a 10mm spacer to see how it looked with a view to running the Austins with spacers for a while.
But then I realised my trolley Jack wheels were sinking into the Tarmac on my drive so just bolted the wheel up quick and lowered the Jack asap!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: carl1 on 26 March 2015, 19:11

Quote from: CraigW on 25 March 2015, 22:59

I can't quite figure out why so many people have it in for the Austins. I think they are absolutely spot on and I genuinely get quite a number of drivers clearly admiring them when they pull up alongside me at a set of lights.

To me they are far nicer than the old Monza's which looked sh!t. I much prefer the sharper Axe head look than the symmetrical dials.

Iv'e not been the biggest fan and nearly changed them but they are growing on me a lot more and i think they look very good other than looking at them square on, plus i like them as its singles me out from the 50 GTD's i see  or possibly more for every GTI i see.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ajmoir36 on 26 March 2015, 21:17

Anything that has a polished surface gets the thumbs down from me. I looked after my vancouvers  on my GTD but the white worm still got them in little bits here and there. That's what I liked about the pretorias no polished faces.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 26 March 2015, 22:28

Last night used it as weapon of choice to go up to Brum and see the legend that is Nile Rodgers of Chic

Some positive comments on the R in the Mailbox car park regarding engine, intake and exhaust noise, car always gets a positive reaction at the forecourts

Got to exploit the revised Revo Stage 1 and cannot believe the delivery for a car with some code, really gets rid of that split second of dead pedal on the oem maps (noticeable on the wife's)

Managed to attract the attention of a tuned ST around some roads by me, being a gent i let him passed but gave him a little work out for a few miles, wonderful site of over run flames, soot, smell of brakes and clutch, i almost thought it was bonfire night :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GolfTi on 27 March 2015, 21:15

2nd service. All good.

I really missed my car for the day. Sad but true.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 28 March 2015, 15:41

Cleaned, Polished and Waxed it.

Quite happy with the outcome.

(http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab194/kyle_l_brown/March%202015%20Clean/IMG_0029_zpsq0sd4zhs.jpg)

(http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab194/kyle_l_brown/March%202015%20Clean/IMG_0032_zpsyfcqvxfa.jpg)

It'll stay clean for about 15 seconds but when DBP is clean it looks amazing.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 28 March 2015, 16:31

KyleB: Very shiny!  :cool:

I think mine has had its last wash last weekend, yesterday I was opened up for tennis elbow surgery on my right arm, probably wont be able to drive for 3 to 4 weeks, then on holiday for the next 2. Better news is that my BW21 car (as at Tuesday) is now down to BW18/19 as at today - my salesman called this morning.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 28 March 2015, 16:39

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 28 March 2015, 16:31

KyleB: Very shiny!  :cool:

I think mine has had its last wash last weekend, yesterday I was opened up for tennis elbow surgery on my right arm, probably wont be able to drive for 3 to 4 weeks, then on holiday for the next 2. Better news is that my BW21 car (as at Tuesday) is now down to BW18/19 as at today - my salesman called this morning.

Cheers mate, hope you're feeling better soon. The holiday will help no doubt, as will the news that your BW has been brought forward.  :shocked:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Cossieian on 28 March 2015, 18:29

That looks great KyleB :cool:
Went out to wash mine and it started to rain, so just gave it a quick snow foam instead, hopefully get a proper clean tomorrow.
Really loving the 19s lately too :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 28 March 2015, 19:49

Quote from: KyleB on 28 March 2015, 15:41

Cleaned, Polished and Waxed it.

Quite happy with the outcome.

(http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab194/kyle_l_brown/March%202015%20Clean/IMG_0029_zpsq0sd4zhs.jpg)

(http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab194/kyle_l_brown/March%202015%20Clean/IMG_0032_zpsyfcqvxfa.jpg)

It'll stay clean for about 15 seconds but when DBP is clean it looks amazing.

Great job, really brings out the pearl flake especiallyin the first pic  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: RobS23GTI on 28 March 2015, 20:43

DTUK box fitted today, good first impressions!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 28 March 2015, 21:01

Quote from: RobS23GTI on 28 March 2015, 20:43

DTUK box fitted today, good first impressions!

Just waiting for mine to come through the post. Looking forward to it arriving!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 28 March 2015, 23:20

Cheers Cossieian, 19s are great until you need to clean them (annoying ridge that collects loads of crap) or buy tyres (£320 for two  :embarrassed:)

Thanks Booth, means a lot coming from someone as good as you at detailing. AG SRP has really pulled the flake out, really impressed.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 28 March 2015, 23:39

Quote from: KyleB on 28 March 2015, 23:20

Thanks Booth, means a lot coming from someone as good as you at detailing. AG SRP has really pulled the flake out, really impressed.

Good at detailing...don't know about that mate  :embarrassed:

Kyle, get yourself over to the detailing section and post your top 3 products in the recent thread I started. Just been asked to take over as the moderator of that section and trying to get a nice little 'best of' detailing products list going.  Might be helpful to those just starting out or anyone looking for suggestions or a change to their regular stuff.  Best advice is always from the users  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 29 March 2015, 10:21

Quote from: Booth11 on 28 March 2015, 23:39

Just been asked to take over as the moderator of that section and trying to get a nice little 'best of' detailing products list going. 

Congrats on your promotion Fraulein B!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 29 March 2015, 10:26

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 28 March 2015, 16:31

KyleB: Very shiny!  :cool:

I think mine has had its last wash last weekend, yesterday I was opened up for tennis elbow surgery on my right arm, probably wont be able to drive for 3 to 4 weeks, then on holiday for the next 2. Better news is that my BW21 car (as at Tuesday) is now down to BW18/19 as at today - my salesman called this morning.

Eww! Hope it heals up soon MH.
You do realise if you had one of those evil auto boxes you'd still be mobile!  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 29 March 2015, 13:06

Quote from: Exonian on 29 March 2015, 10:21

Quote from: Booth11 on 28 March 2015, 23:39

Just been asked to take over as the moderator of that section and trying to get a nice little 'best of' detailing products list going. 

Congrats on your promotion Fraulein B!

Thanks M. Ex.

Bit of a surprise.  Happy to do my bit to help out on the forum  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 29 March 2015, 13:14

Congratulations on your promotion. The Molly Maid for the GTI Forum. :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 29 March 2015, 13:18

Quote from: am1w on 29 March 2015, 13:14

Congratulations on your promotion. The Molly Maid for the GTI Forum. :grin:

Thanks Asker.  You and your repertoire of rhyming monikers  :rolleyes:  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 29 March 2015, 13:21

Quote from: Booth11 on 29 March 2015, 13:06

Quote from: Exonian on 29 March 2015, 10:21

Quote from: Booth11 on 28 March 2015, 23:39

Just been asked to take over as the moderator of that section and trying to get a nice little 'best of' detailing products list going. 

Congrats on your promotion Fraulein B!

Thanks M. Ex.

Bit of a surprise.  Happy to do my bit to help out on the forum  :smiley:

It's something to add to your cv!

"I moderate a sleep inducing section of a car forum for the anally retentive members of society, doing my bit for social care in an online community"   :laugh:

And what a great choice of moderator too, your passion and words of wisdom have obviously not fallen on deaf ears (or the typed form thereof).

On the subject of detailing, and keeping on topic: Today I went outside and admired the fine job the wind and rain had done removing the building site dust off my car - until I opened the fuel flap at which point depression set in once again, instantly.
You'd never believe how much crap was in there - how did all that get in there?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 29 March 2015, 14:19

Quote from: Exonian on 29 March 2015, 13:21

"I moderate a sleep inducing section of a car forum for the anally retentive members of society, doing my bit for social care in an online community"   :laugh:

I can't deny it, but at least I'm not alone.  I see you ventured into the land of the anally retentive today to make a valuable (cough, cough) contribution, so that's you one step closer to becoming one of 'us'  :tongue: :kiss: :laugh:

Quote from: Exonian on 29 March 2015, 13:21

And what a great choice of moderator too, your passion and words of wisdom have obviously not fallen on deaf ears (or the typed form thereof).

Why thank you  :smiley:

Quote from: Exonian on 29 March 2015, 13:21

On the subject of detailing, and keeping on topic: Today I went outside and admired the fine job the wind and rain had done removing the building site dust off my car - until I opened the fuel flap at which point depression set in once again, instantly.
You'd never believe how much crap was in there - how did all that get in there?

On topic, I did exactly the same but without the building dust!  :sad:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snooze on 29 March 2015, 15:33

Looking great. I do like the looks of the GTD!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 29 March 2015, 15:41

I have never washed or cleaned a car in my life and I never will. Just cannot understand this self-car-cleaning mania which IMO is tantamount to self-flagellation.

I pay a professional to spruce my car once every 2-3 months (under my supervision and allied with a whip), just as I employ a cleaner every 2-3 days for my home. My leisure time (which is 100% of my waking hours) is far too valuable to indulge in such mundane and mind numbing exercises.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 29 March 2015, 16:18

Quote from: am1w on 29 March 2015, 15:41

I have never washed or cleaned a car in my life and I never will. Just cannot understand this self-car-cleaning mania which IMO is tantamount to self-flagellation.

I pay a professional to spruce my car once every 2-3 months (under my supervision and allied with a whip), just as I employ a cleaner every 2-3 days for my home. My leisure time (which is 100% of my waking hours) is far too valuable to indulge in such mundane and mind numbing exercises.

Similarly I cannot understand how people can spend a not insignificant amount of money on a car, and a not insignificant amount of their leisure time on a car forum umming and ahhing over this option and that option, or sobbing over a kerbed alloy, only to pass it through a swirl inducing machine (car wash) or hand it to a man in a car park wielding a gritty rag  :tongue:   Present company excepted of course   :wink:

Won't be seeing you in the detailing section anytime soon then?  :laugh:

Anyway I've done nothing to my mk7 today because I haven't got one  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 29 March 2015, 16:23

Quote from: Booth11 on 29 March 2015, 16:18

Quote from: am1w on 29 March 2015, 15:41

I have never washed or cleaned a car in my life and I never will. Just cannot understand this self-car-cleaning mania which IMO is tantamount to self-flagellation.
I pay a professional to spruce my car once every 2-3 months (under my supervision and allied with a whip), just as I employ a cleaner every 2-3 days for my home. My leisure time (which is 100% of my waking hours) is far too valuable to indulge in such mundane and mind numbing exercises.

Similarly I cannot understand how people can spend a not insignificant amount of money on a car, and a not insignificant amount of their leisure time on a car forum umming and ahhing over this option and that option, or sobbing over a kerbed alloy, only to pass it through a swirl inducing machine (car wash) or hand it to a man in a car park wielding a gritty rag  :tongue:   Present company excepted of course   :wink:
Won't be seeing you in the detailing section anytime soon then?  :laugh:
Anyway I've done nothing to my mk7 today because I haven't got one  :whistle:

Never use a car wash or the £10 hand job. Get a detailer to spruce-up my car.
And just because you are a Mod on the Detailing Forum, I will visit it as I love you.  :kiss:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 29 March 2015, 16:35

Quote from: am1w on 29 March 2015, 16:23

Never use a car wash or the £10 hand job. Get a detailer to spruce-up my car.
And just because you are a Mod on the Detailing Forum, I will visit it as I love you.  :kiss:

I said present company excepted  :rolleyes:

You will be welcomed with open arms, my love  :smiley: :kiss:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 29 March 2015, 16:57

Quote from: Booth11 on 29 March 2015, 16:35

Quote from: am1w on 29 March 2015, 16:23

Never use a car wash or the £10 hand job. Get a detailer to spruce-up my car.
And just because you are a Mod on the Detailing Forum, I will visit it as I love you.  :kiss:

I said present company excepted  :rolleyes:
You will be welcomed with open arms, my love  :smiley: :kiss:

Thank you. It will be a veritable pleasure to visit you in your domain.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: C3PO on 29 March 2015, 20:27

Realised that birds love the Lapiz blue, as I have had to rinse my car twice today :angry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 30 March 2015, 08:01

That's why I'll never buy another blue car, birds think it's a pool of water and try and land on it and then s4it all over it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 30 March 2015, 10:13

Quote from: mcmaddy on 30 March 2015, 08:01

That's why I'll never buy another blue car, birds think it's a pool of water and try and land on it and then s4it all over it.

Never had any problem with my Rising Blue Scirocco, it was my DBP MK5 that used to get shat on the most. Stay away from parking under telegraph poles, trees etc and i'm usually fine. Going around the Mother-in-law's, pretty much the only place I can park is under a telegraph pole. If we're there more than an hour it is almost a certainty the car will be shat on. Always come back to the car with a wet bit of kitchen roll to dab.

Maybe living 200 yards from the Tyne, the birds have a bigger target than a blue car.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 30 March 2015, 10:18

When was the last time the Tyne was blue then  :evil: :evil: :evil:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 30 March 2015, 13:28

Quote from: Sootchucker on 30 March 2015, 10:18

When was the last time the Tyne was blue then  :evil: :evil: :evil:

The Tyne is blue, but you can't see it for the fog.  :grin:

There are days when a fret comes in that i'm stood at the top of the bank of the Tyne at the end of our street, a mere 300 yards to South Shields, and I can't see 50 yards out.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GolfTi on 30 March 2015, 23:35

For the first time ever I had my car sorted by a pro. I normally look after it myself but a recent injury means I can't for a while.

Really impressed with the results, machine polished and Swisswaxed, it looks like new.
Cost a few quid though......

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 31 March 2015, 12:29

Quote from: GolfTi on 30 March 2015, 23:35

For the first time ever I had my car sorted by a pro. I normally look after it myself but a recent injury means I can't for a while.

Really impressed with the results, machine polished and Swisswaxed, it looks like new.
Cost a few quid though......

Can't believe you've had that done and you're not posting pictures!  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sixlargebeers on 31 March 2015, 13:47

If no pictures posted, then it didn't happen :)  Come on, get the piccies up !!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: somersetred on 01 April 2015, 20:47

Bought alligators, had them sent to the dealers to get fitted.  Did a bit more research, became concerned about possible dirt building up behind and causing whiteworm (think I read this on here somewhere), also saw a picture of them on the austins on an irish Facebook page.  Decided to get them sent back.  I think i've done the right thing?  I suppose in answer to the thread thats 'nothing then'.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 01 April 2015, 21:46

Quote from: somersetred on 01 April 2015, 20:47

Bought alligators, had them sent to the dealers to get fitted.  Did a bit more research, became concerned about possible dirt building up behind and causing whiteworm (think I read this on here somewhere), also saw a picture of them on the austins on an irish Facebook page.  Decided to get them sent back.  I think i've done the right thing?  I suppose in answer to the thread thats 'nothing then'.

You've done the right thing.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 02 April 2015, 23:02

Added some badgeskins to my GTD for a splash of colour

(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8737/16825980778_39b1d91853_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rCRxSS)

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7618/16393615733_ffd76bbff6_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qYDyP8)

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7597/17012303042_80ab2e8b73_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rVjuZG)

(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8691/17012855051_a1d1dfab50_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rVnk66)

Sorry about the dirty car, been chucking it down all week.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 03 April 2015, 08:10

Looking good Mr Chucker  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 03 April 2015, 09:35

Looking good on white, and probably black/Silver too.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 03 April 2015, 16:28

Today I checked the tracker. VW UK told me Weds I was looking at BW18 again, but were unsure if the tracker would update on Good Friday, being a common bank holiday to both the UK and Germany. It has updated - BW18 locked in.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: PeterWynne on 03 April 2015, 17:21

I gave my GTD it's first wash, polish & wax.
Treated the windows with gtechniq G1+2.
I've been dying to get this done since I picked up on Monday.. today was the first dry day & all my supplies arrived in the post this morning which was perfectly timed!

(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn37/peterwynne/60199d97-2257-4696-bbe6-5dc03db9cfb1_zpsf8vlapww.jpg)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn37/peterwynne/ed3706f2-edc3-4f82-8517-7d81ceb87474_zpso4cqdfjo.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: RobS23GTI on 04 April 2015, 15:44

Walking back to the car I noticed what can only be described as 2 rather large stone dents on the bonnet. Is the paint really that soft????

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 04 April 2015, 17:36

Quote from: RobS23GTI on 04 April 2015, 15:44

Walking back to the car I noticed what can only be described as 2 rather large stone dents on the bonnet. Is the paint really that soft????

In the early days, yes it is. Got 4 sizeable paint chips in my first 3 months of ownership, and not a single one since. Coincidence, or incomplete curing at the factory?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 05 April 2015, 21:24

Drove it for 75 miles today on mixed roads.

It got better and better. Ride improved considerably, Soundaktor calmed down, Dynaudio sounded better and better, acceleration kept improving, my love for the car kept increasing though not quite to the BMW level (give it time, I hope), the handling was bloody marvellous and the DNS was totally brilliant. However, not as refined as the BMW.

I would say it is a very good car.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 05 April 2015, 21:55

True love will come with time Asker!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 05 April 2015, 22:06

Quote from: Exonian on 05 April 2015, 21:55

True love will come with time Asker!

I am sure it will Andy, but it will never be like the unmitigated lust I had and still have for my BMW which I still really miss hugely. Unfortunately, it was a bit of a land yacht, but one with superb refinement. Very different cars which fulfil their respective purposes extremely well.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 05 April 2015, 22:47

Quote from: am1w on 05 April 2015, 22:06

Quote from: Exonian on 05 April 2015, 21:55

True love will come with time Asker!

I am sure it will Andy, but it will never be like the unmitigated lust I had and still have for my BMW which I still really miss hugely. Unfortunately, it was a bit of a land yacht, but one with superb refinement. Very different cars which fulfil their respective purposes extremely well.

Good to hear the car is going up in your estimation.  If you're still so 'in lust' with the BMW what prompted you to leave it for an R?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 06 April 2015, 12:22

Quote from: Booth11 on 05 April 2015, 22:47

Quote from: am1w on 05 April 2015, 22:06

Quote from: Exonian on 05 April 2015, 21:55

True love will come with time Asker!

I am sure it will Andy, but it will never be like the unmitigated lust I had and still have for my BMW which I still really miss hugely. Unfortunately, it was a bit of a land yacht, but one with superb refinement. Very different cars which fulfil their respective purposes extremely well.

Good to hear the car is going up in your estimation. If you're still so 'in lust' with the BMW what prompted you to leave it for an R?

The BMW was too big for me. I like hatchbacks and the best one I felt was the R. Plus, the cheap lease deal was a no brainer. Lust will come for the R with time I am sure.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 06 April 2015, 16:57

Quote from: am1w on 06 April 2015, 12:22

Lust will come for the R with time I am sure.

Doesn't unadulterated lust normally come first?........followed by abject complacency  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 06 April 2015, 17:04

Quote from: Booth11 on 06 April 2015, 16:57

Quote from: am1w on 06 April 2015, 12:22

Lust will come for the R with time I am sure.

Doesn't unadulterated lust normally come first?........followed by abject complacency :laugh:

For normal people, yes. Fortunately or unfortunately, I don't quite fit that category.  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mark V GTD on 06 April 2015, 17:25

After 9k miles - got the front and rear wheels swapped over - in the hope I will extend the original tyres life to the end of my ownership in a years time....

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 06 April 2015, 18:15

Today, I had a go at removing slight puckering/bagginess from the front cloth seats.

(1) Driver's Seat: One seat base bolster along the top ridge was slightly puckered. A damp cloth and a steam iron sorted this.
(2) Passenger Front Seat: One section of the Alcantara on the seat base was a bit baggy. Application of a damp cloth and a bit of steam sorted this.

Now better than when new!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 07 April 2015, 10:27

Quote from: am1w on 06 April 2015, 18:15

Now better than when new!

Havent you had the car like about 3 weeks???

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 07 April 2015, 11:01

Quote from: Mark V GTD on 06 April 2015, 17:25

After 9k miles - got the front and rear wheels swapped over - in the hope I will extend the original tyres life to the end of my ownership in a years time....

Ahem - swapped mine over at 7k with only 2mm left on the fronts. Trying to get them to last until I get back to the UK.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mark V GTD on 07 April 2015, 12:13

I think I am being a bit optimistic - have Contis on mine and they do seem to have worn quickly.... looks like I will be buying four new tyres in six months time (or even less)  :cry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 182_blue on 07 April 2015, 14:28

Changed the intensity of my DRL's and did the long brake light mod on my R.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 07 April 2015, 15:13

Quote from: 182_blue on 07 April 2015, 14:28

Changed the intensity of my DRL's and did the long brake light mod on my R.

What intensity did you change to?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 182_blue on 07 April 2015, 15:19

Quote from: Booth11 on 07 April 2015, 15:13

Quote from: 182_blue on 07 April 2015, 14:28

Changed the intensity of my DRL's and did the long brake light mod on my R.

What intensity did you change to?

100  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 07 April 2015, 15:29

Quote from: 182_blue on 07 April 2015, 15:19

Quote from: Booth11 on 07 April 2015, 15:13

Quote from: 182_blue on 07 April 2015, 14:28

Changed the intensity of my DRL's and did the long brake light mod on my R.

What intensity did you change to?

100  :whistle:

Thanks

Haha, nice one and where are the accompanying pics, although such bright DRL's would confuse the camera  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 182_blue on 07 April 2015, 15:33

Well i have a MK7 R so they only go around the four lights, its daytime so not a lot of use doing the pictures.

Quote from: Booth11 on 07 April 2015, 15:29

Quote from: 182_blue on 07 April 2015, 15:19

Quote from: Booth11 on 07 April 2015, 15:13

Quote from: 182_blue on 07 April 2015, 14:28

Changed the intensity of my DRL's and did the long brake light mod on my R.

What intensity did you change to?

100  :whistle:

Thanks

Haha, nice one and where are the accompanying pics, although such bright DRL's would confuse the camera  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 07 April 2015, 16:07

Quote from: 182_blue on 07 April 2015, 14:28

Changed the intensity of my DRL's and did the long brake light mod on my R.

Think this is my favourite VCDS tweak. The brake lights look broken when they don't light up with the rest of the cluster.

DRLs being at 100 looks good too.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mark V GTD on 07 April 2015, 19:37

Quote from: KyleB on 07 April 2015, 16:07

DRLs being at 100 looks good too.

Changing the setting to 100% will retain their full intensity when they are on with headlights and sidelights which (as its dark or dull) is too bright and will dazzle other road users - try 50% instead. With this tweak the DRL's stay at 100% for normal daytime use with other lights off.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 182_blue on 07 April 2015, 20:30

Quote from: Mark V GTD on 07 April 2015, 19:37

Quote from: KyleB on 07 April 2015, 16:07

DRLs being at 100 looks good too.

Yes but the setting to 100% is only when they are on with headlights and sidelights which (as its dark or dull) is too bright and will dazzle other road users - try 50% instead. With this tweak its stays at 100% for normal daytime use with other lights off.

I don't get this, you are saying its only 100% when headlights etc are on but then say its 100% for normal use with other lights off ?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mark V GTD on 08 April 2015, 07:53

Sorry - that was a 'brain fart'... have revised my post. What I failed to explain was that increasing the setting from default 26% to 100% is too much as when they are on at the same time as headlights and side lights the intensity is to o great and will dazzle other people. I changed mine to 50% which works really well as they are 100% for normal daytime use but if you select sidelights (which are tiny LED's and pretty useless even in combination with the DRL's set to 26%) you get a strong light for dusk but will not be dazzling other people (and rear lights are on too).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 182_blue on 08 April 2015, 09:44

Haha,  that now makes sense, I did try it last night and they did look v bright!,  may go and adjust now and see what I think.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mark V GTD on 08 April 2015, 10:28

The stock sidelight setting gives you rear lights but hugely reduces the DRL's output. I find the 50% adjustment really works well, particularly for that time of day when its getting dull - say from mid afternoon in the winter, when full xenons would be overkill but you also want rear lights on.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: corgi on 08 April 2015, 13:28

But you should not really drive with side light on... they are designed to make your car visible when parked.

I was once told by an advanced driving instructor... "If it's dark/ dull enough for side lights then it's dark/dull enough for dipped beam"

If you want rear lights on what is the problem with the front headlight being on? Or is this a vanity thing?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 182_blue on 08 April 2015, 14:24

Quote from: corgi on 08 April 2015, 13:28

But you should not really drive with side light on... they are designed to make your car visible when parked.

I was once told by an advanced driving instructor... "If it's dark/ dull enough for side lights then it's dark/dull enough for dipped beam"

If you want rear lights on what is the problem with the front headlight being on? Or is this a vanity thing?

From my point of view i don't want rear lights on, i just wanted to up the intensity of the front DRL's, i just leave my car Auto and let it decide on what to do, i can't remember the last time i touched the controls of a car light (must be 10 years !).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mark V GTD on 08 April 2015, 14:49

182Blue - the DRL's are already at full (100%) intensity in normal use - the 'tweak' only comes in to play when they dim to 26% when sidelights or headlights are selected....

Quote from: corgi on 08 April 2015, 13:28

But you should not really drive with side light on... they are designed to make your car visible when parked.

I disagree - sidelights can be used for driving in urban (street lit) areas and are also useful for increasing visibility in reduced light levels. Headlights are for seeing not being seen!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: corgi on 08 April 2015, 15:27

Quote from: Mark V GTD on 08 April 2015, 14:49

I disagree - sidelights can be used for driving in urban (street lit) areas and are also useful for increasing visibility in reduced light levels. Headlights are for seeing not being seen!

And what's the problem using dipped headlights to be seen - they are certainly more likely to be seen than a 5w (or equivalent) side light? Any advanced driver will tell you that sidelights are not sufficient even in the conditions you describe. Sidelights and were designed as markers for when your car is parked at night/poor visibility...

I do note that the minimum requirement for driving in lit built up areas is sidelights but minimum is the operative word...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mark V GTD on 08 April 2015, 15:53

Corgi - we are talking about using sidelights WITH DRL's!  The latter are designed to make you visible - the 'problem' with using dipped headlights to be seen with is that they were not designed for it whereas the DRL lights your car is equipped with were designed for exactly that!

Lighting technology has changed a lot since many 'advanced' drivers took their tests - particular with the recent mandatory fitment of DRL lighting on new car designs....

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 182_blue on 08 April 2015, 16:29

Quote from: Mark V GTD on 08 April 2015, 14:49

182Blue - the DRL's are already at full (100%) intensity in normal use - the 'tweak' only comes in to play when they dim to 26% when sidelights or headlights are selected....

Quote from: corgi on 08 April 2015, 13:28

But you should not really drive with side light on... they are designed to make your car visible when parked.

I disagree - sidelights can be used for driving in urban (street lit) areas and are also useful for increasing visibility in reduced light levels. Headlights are for seeing not being seen!

Yes i had noted that from Negs post from the R forum (where I got the idea),  i maybe wasn't clear,  Corgi jumped in on the thread and introduced a issue that had nothing to do with the reason I changed the DRL setting.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 182_blue on 08 April 2015, 16:32

Anyway to get back on topic I added the State of battery indicator and puddle Iights to stay on when folded today when  I turned the DRLs down.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mark V GTD on 08 April 2015, 17:45

Quote from: 182_blue on 08 April 2015, 16:32

I turned the DRLs down.

You mean 'up'?  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 08 April 2015, 18:13

I've been running with the DRLs on at 100% with dipped beam for around 6 months and can't say I've noticed them being dazzling.
Certainly nobody has flashed me.  The DRLs really gets lost when the dipped lights are on.

Another worthwhile VCDS tweak is the fog lights on with full beam. It fair lights up the road.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 182_blue on 08 April 2015, 18:16

Quote from: Mark V GTD on 08 April 2015, 17:45

Quote from: 182_blue on 08 April 2015, 16:32

I turned the DRLs down.

You mean 'up'?  :wink:

Erm, well they were at 100 they are now at 50, do you mind if i consider that to be down  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 182_blue on 08 April 2015, 18:17

Quote from: p3asa on 08 April 2015, 18:13

I've been running with the DRLs on at 100% with dipped beam for around 6 months and can't say I've noticed them being dazzling.
Certainly nobody has flashed me.  The DRLs really gets lost when the dipped lights are on.

Another worthwhile VCDS tweak is the fog lights on with full beam. It fair lights up the road.

Well i have a R so don't have fogs, what model do you have ?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mark V GTD on 08 April 2015, 19:32

Quote from: 182_blue on 08 April 2015, 18:16

Erm, well they were at 100 they are now at 50, do you mind if i consider that to be down  :laugh:

Lol yes - deff down in that case - the same route i went actually!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 08 April 2015, 20:40

Quote from: p3asa on 08 April 2015, 18:13

Another worthwhile VCDS tweak is the fog lights on with full beam. It fair lights up the road.

Yeah that is a great mod too.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 08 April 2015, 22:05

Quote from: 182_blue on 08 April 2015, 18:17

Well i have a R so don't have fogs, what model do you have ?

Sorry didn't realise. Mine is the GTD as in my sig  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 182_blue on 09 April 2015, 09:28

Quote from: p3asa on 08 April 2015, 22:05

Quote from: 182_blue on 08 April 2015, 18:17

Well i have a R so don't have fogs, what model do you have ?

Sorry didn't realise. Mine is the GTD as in my sig  :whistle:

Thanks,  i can't see signatures,  it must be turned off in my profile. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 09 April 2015, 12:43

Tootled off to my friendly VW Service Centre this morning to get the following looked at:

(1) Tyre Pressures which were at 2.7 bar all round. They need to be at 2.5 bar all round. I had specifically asked them to check this pre-delivery, but they had not.

Tyre pressures now 2.5 bar all round and the ride has improved and is now satisfactory.

(2) Turn down to minimum Soundaktor or better still disconnect it. Have to book the car in for this and they will do it while I wait. They will not disconnect it but will turn it down to a minimum.

I will wait and see how much the Soundaktor annoys me or excites me in the next couple of weeks and decide what to do about it.


(3) Adjust latch on front passenger door so that door moves inwards around 0.5 mm (max) inwards. They say they cannot touch this but I will have to take it to their body shop. We checked a couple of GTIs and a GTD and they were exactly like mine. So it seems VW make them a bit wonky.

I might just not bother or do it myself. It is not a glaring fault, but does trigger off my OCD.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 09 April 2015, 13:44

Quote from: am1w on 09 April 2015, 12:43

(1) Tyre Pressures which were at 2.7 bar all round. They need to be at 2.5 bar all round. I had specifically asked them to check this pre-delivery, but they had not.

Imo, they rarely get tyre pressure right at dealerships.  How hard is it to read the sticker inside the fuel flap  :rolleyes:   Always one of the first things to check when car is in your possession.

Quote from: am1w on 09 April 2015, 12:43

(3) Adjust latch on front passenger door so that door moves inwards around 0.5 mm (max) inwards. They say they cannot touch this but I will have to take it to their body shop. We checked a couple of GTIs and a GTD and they were exactly like mine. So it seems VW make them a bit wonky.

Oh dear.  If mine's like that it's going to annoy me  :undecided:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 09 April 2015, 13:50

Quote from: Booth11 on 09 April 2015, 13:44

Quote from: am1w on 09 April 2015, 12:43

(3) Adjust latch on front passenger door so that door moves inwards around 0.5 mm (max) inwards. They say they cannot touch this but I will have to take it to their body shop. We checked a couple of GTIs and a GTD and they were exactly like mine. So it seems VW make them a bit wonky.

Oh dear.  If mine's like that it's going to annoy me  :undecided:

It is a bit annoying but I felt much better as mine was not the only car with this fault. In fact, some were really quite a bit worse.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 09 April 2015, 13:52

Quote from: am1w on 09 April 2015, 13:50

It is a bit annoying but I felt much better as mine was not the only car with this fault. In fact, some were really quite a bit worse.

So you're happier knowing everyone else has a wonky car  :tongue:

Is it more an aesthetic thing?  Or has it any detrimental effect on the door closure, seals etc?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 09 April 2015, 14:08

Quote from: Booth11 on 09 April 2015, 13:52

Quote from: am1w on 09 April 2015, 13:50

It is a bit annoying but I felt much better as mine was not the only car with this fault. In fact, some were really quite a bit worse.

So you're happier knowing everyone else has a wonky car  :tongue:
Is it more an aesthetic thing?  Or has it any detrimental effect on the door closure, seals etc?

The door closes with a lovely expensive sounding thunk and at motorway speeds there is no wind noise.

It is a very minor misalignment which exhibits itself with the weather strip along the front passenger door being slightly proud of the weather strip of the rear door. This is because the front door needs a slight adjustment inwards on the latch. A 0.5mm movement inwards should do the trick.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 09 April 2015, 14:36

Quote from: am1w on 09 April 2015, 14:08

The door closes with a lovely expensive sounding thunk and at motorway speeds there is no wind noise.

It is a very minor misalignment which exhibits itself with the weather strip along the front passenger door being slightly proud of the weather strip of the rear door. This is because the front door needs a slight adjustment inwards on the latch. A 0.5mm movement inwards should do the trick.

Mmm, well I'll be looking out for this on mine then.  Hope you get it sorted to your satisfaction.

I'm always wary of door issues.  Not the same as this but I had an issue on my Mk6 with creaking door seals which became intolerable over time.  Tried lots of things and then discovered the joy of Krytox lubricant oil (from a recommendation on here).  Silence ever since, ahhh  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 09 April 2015, 14:39

Quote from: Booth11 on 09 April 2015, 14:36

Quote from: am1w on 09 April 2015, 14:08

The door closes with a lovely expensive sounding thunk and at motorway speeds there is no wind noise.

It is a very minor misalignment which exhibits itself with the weather strip along the front passenger door being slightly proud of the weather strip of the rear door. This is because the front door needs a slight adjustment inwards on the latch. A 0.5mm movement inwards should do the trick.

Mmm, well I'll be looking out for this on mine then.  Hope you get it sorted to your satisfaction.

I'm always wary of door issues.  Not the same as this but I had an issue on my Mk6 with creaking door seals which became intolerable over time.  Tried lots of things and then discovered the joy of Krytox lubricant oil (from a recommendation on here).  Silence ever since, ahhh  :smiley:

WD40 works a treat for me! Do give it a try.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 09 April 2015, 15:15

Quote from: am1w on 09 April 2015, 14:39

WD40 works a treat for me! Do give it a try.  :smiley:

Thanks  :smiley:

Krytox (or Dupont 105) is brilliant stuff.  Originally used on the notoriously leaky roof seals of the EOS.  It's picey for a small amount but a little goes a very long way, I still have enough ledf to do another 2-3 entire cars.  Best of all, it works! 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 09 April 2015, 15:50

WD40 is great for most things but the problem with it is it dries out and the squeak that had been previously cured comes back with a vengeance. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 09 April 2015, 15:54

Quote from: p3asa on 09 April 2015, 15:50

WD40 is great for most things but the problem with it is it dries out and the squeak that had been previously cured comes back with a vengeance.

Well in my limited experience of 50 years of motoring, it has worked a treat on rubber! Sorry I can't rephrase that a bit better, but you get my gist!  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 09 April 2015, 16:23

Quote from: p3asa on 09 April 2015, 15:50

WD40 is great for most things but the problem with it is it dries out and the squeak that had been previously cured comes back with a vengeance. 

I think Krytox fares much better.  Over a year now and my seals are still creak free  :smiley:

Quote from: am1w on 09 April 2015, 15:54

Well in my limited experience of 50 years of motoring, it has worked a treat on rubber! Sorry I can't rephrase that a bit better, but you get my gist!  :laugh:

I'm sure you could rephrase it better, if you tried  :wink:

Are you still using the original can?  Blimey that's been good value :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 182_blue on 09 April 2015, 16:30

Krytox is very good I have about 20 bottles  :grin:,  if you can't get it then gummi pfledge is quite good.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 09 April 2015, 16:30

Quote from: Booth11 on 09 April 2015, 16:23

Are you still using the original can?  Blimey that's been good value :wink:

Stop being so nosey! But I'll tell 'cause I like you! :kiss:
I bought a new jumbo spray can last year! :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 09 April 2015, 17:27

Quote from: 182_blue on 09 April 2015, 16:30

Krytox is very good I have about 20 bottles  :grin:,  if you can't get it then gummi pfledge is quite good.

I don't like Gummi Pfledge at all.  It seems ok, that is until it rains and runs all down the paintwork, and is a bugger to get off.

In fact I've got 2 full bottles (bought it on a multibuy once) which I will gladly give away to a good home if anyone wants them.

Quote from: am1w on 09 April 2015, 16:30

Quote from: Booth11 on 09 April 2015, 16:23

Are you still using the original can?  Blimey that's been good value :wink:

Stop being so nosey! But I'll tell 'cause I like you! :kiss:
I bought a new jumbo spray can last year! :laugh:

That'll last you another 50 years if you are lucky or it will just outlast you  :kiss:  I jest of course  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 182_blue on 09 April 2015, 17:32

Quote from: Booth11 on 09 April 2015, 17:27

Quote from: 182_blue on 09 April 2015, 16:30

Krytox is very good I have about 20 bottles  :grin:,  if you can't get it then gummi pfledge is quite good.

I don't like Gummi Pfledge at all.  It seems ok, that is until it rains and runs all down the paintwork, and is a bugger to get off.

In fact I've got 2 full bottles (bought it on a multibuy once) which I will gladly give away to a good home if anyone wants them.

Quote from: am1w on 09 April 2015, 16:30

Quote from: Booth11 on 09 April 2015, 16:23

Are you still using the original can?  Blimey that's been good value :wink:

Stop being so nosey! But I'll tell 'cause I like you! :kiss:
I bought a new jumbo spray can last year! :laugh:

That'll last you another 50 years if you are lucky or it will just outlast you  :kiss:  I jest of course  :smiley:

I will happily take the gummi off you :laugh:

I would also be careful with WD40, i once put some on my plastic/ rubber boot bump stops on my lats R and it attacked the plastic part and the fell to bits !!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 09 April 2015, 17:53

Quote from: 182_blue on 09 April 2015, 17:32

I will happily take the gummi off you :laugh:

182_blue - If you do want it, PM me your address and I'll pop it in the post  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: scotland67 on 09 April 2015, 20:12

Today I removed the wheels so that I could give them a good clean
Firstly the nuts were really tight, but thankfully I have a torque wrench.
Secondly these wheels are really heavy to lift off.
I should mention I'm 72 although fairly fit for my advancing years.
Also I found accessing the jack( I do not have a trolley jack) and the separate handle tricky.
Anyway after thoroughly cleaning the wheels I used Auto Finesse mint Rims Wheel Wax and lastly treated the tyres with Meguiars Tyre Gel.
It took me about 4 hours but I am pleased with the result

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 10 April 2015, 21:55

enjoyed a bit of sport with a 7GTI tonight, night blue 3 door with wind deflectors, it was a bit one sided

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 10 April 2015, 21:59

Re-fitted a door seal on the driver's side which was badly fitted. VW quality control is pretty poor IMO.

Checked panel gaps, fit and finish and adjusted the Dynaudio.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 10 April 2015, 22:11

Asker what was up with your seal and are they easy to re fit?

My drivers door sometimes lets some wind in. A very small amount but annoying quite the same. I just presumed it would need new seals? I take it they can be incorrectly fitted?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 10 April 2015, 22:20

Quote from: p3asa on 10 April 2015, 22:11

Asker what was up with your seal and are they easy to re fit?

My drivers door sometimes lets some wind in. A very small amount but annoying quite the same. I just presumed it would need new seals? I take it they can be incorrectly fitted?

It was the seal along the rear panel which is alongside the trailing edge of the front door. The bottom bit was sticking out when the door was shut and I had to remove the bottom bit and re-fit it into a plastic holder which is right at the bottom. I think the holder is damaged and needs replacing. Difficult to explain.

I don't think this would cause a major wind issue. I think the way the front doors are hung is the main problem.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 10 April 2015, 22:24

Ah right cheers.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 10 April 2015, 22:50

Quote from: am1w on 10 April 2015, 21:59

Re-fitted a door seal on the driver's side which was badly fitted. VW quality control is pretty poor IMO.

Checked panel gaps, fit and finish and adjusted the Dynaudio.

They knew it was a lease when they built it!  :whistle: :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 10 April 2015, 22:52

Quote from: am1w on 10 April 2015, 21:59

Re-fitted a door seal on the driver's side which was badly fitted. VW quality control is pretty poor IMO.

Checked panel gaps, fit and finish and adjusted the Dynaudio.

I'm sure that could never happen on a mass produced Audi, built to the same procedures with nigh-on the same parts bin, no way at all.  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 11 April 2015, 09:58

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 10 April 2015, 22:52

Quote from: am1w on 10 April 2015, 21:59

Re-fitted a door seal on the driver's side which was badly fitted. VW quality control is pretty poor IMO.

Checked panel gaps, fit and finish and adjusted the Dynaudio.

I'm sure that could never happen on a mass produced Audi, built to the same procedures with nigh-on the same parts bin, no way at all.  :whistle:

 :grin: :grin: :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 182_blue on 11 April 2015, 10:27

My neighbour has just gotten rid of their audi as it kept getting wet in the drivers footwell,  after many many visits to Audi trying to get it fixed they have finally given up and got rid of it.

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 10 April 2015, 22:52

Quote from: am1w on 10 April 2015, 21:59

Re-fitted a door seal on the driver's side which was badly fitted. VW quality control is pretty poor IMO.

Checked panel gaps, fit and finish and adjusted the Dynaudio.

I'm sure that could never happen on a mass produced Audi, built to the same procedures with nigh-on the same parts bin, no way at all.  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 11 April 2015, 10:52

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 10 April 2015, 22:50

Quote from: am1w on 10 April 2015, 21:59

Re-fitted a door seal on the driver's side which was badly fitted. VW quality control is pretty poor IMO.
Checked panel gaps, fit and finish and adjusted the Dynaudio.

They knew it was a lease when they built it!  :whistle: :grin:

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 10 April 2015, 22:52

I'm sure that could never happen on a mass produced Audi, built to the same procedures with nigh-on the same parts bin, no way at all. :whistle:

You are obviously THE ORACLE in these matters.  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 11 April 2015, 13:35

Rained this morning. Car covered in Pink Cherry Blossoms. Picked them off one by one as once they dry in the sun they cause staining and are a bugger to remove. Besides, Red and Pink clash rather badly.

Moved car to a Cherry-Blossom-Free spot.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Diehammer on 11 April 2015, 13:40

Quote from: am1w on 11 April 2015, 13:35

Rained this morning. Car covered in Pink Cherry Blossoms. Picked them off one by one as once they dry in the sun they cause staining and are a bugger to remove. Besides, Red and Pink clash rather badly.

Moved car to a Cherry-Blossom-Free spot.

Chop it down, the one in my front garden will be getting removed soon

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 11 April 2015, 13:43

Be careful chopping trees down. If the tree is healthy you're not allowed to just chop them down any more and if someone tells the council you'll be fined etc etc

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 11 April 2015, 16:23

Quote from: Diehammer on 11 April 2015, 13:40

Quote from: am1w on 11 April 2015, 13:35

Rained this morning. Car covered in Pink Cherry Blossoms. Picked them off one by one as once they dry in the sun they cause staining and are a bugger to remove. Besides, Red and Pink clash rather badly.

Moved car to a Cherry-Blossom-Free spot.

Chop it down, the one in my front garden will be getting removed soon

I love trees but they are a right PITA for cars, blossom, sap, not to mention the dreaded bird sh!t. That's why we've never planted any trees in our front garden, got loads in the back to make up for it.

Is the tree in your garden Asker?  If you live it a conservation area then you will most likely have to replace a chopped tree down like for like so defeats the object unless replacement is planted in a different location.  And don't forget it's now bird nesting season.  If it's a tree on the street then it probably belongs to the council or highway authority. 

The tree probably has more rights than you do  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 11 April 2015, 17:42

Quote from: Booth11 on 11 April 2015, 16:23

Is the tree in your garden Asker?  If you live it a conservation area then you will most likely have to replace a chopped tree down like for like so defeats the object unless replacement is planted in a different location.  And don't forget it's now bird nesting season.  If it's a tree on the street then it probably belongs to the council or highway authority. 
The tree probably has more rights than you do  :laugh:

Park on street in a Conservation Area. Street is lined on both sides with Cherry Blossom Trees. They look very pretty when in full bloom.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 11 April 2015, 17:54

Quote from: am1w on 11 April 2015, 17:42

Quote from: Booth11 on 11 April 2015, 16:23

Is the tree in your garden Asker?  If you live it a conservation area then you will most likely have to replace a chopped tree down like for like so defeats the object unless replacement is planted in a different location.  And don't forget it's now bird nesting season.  If it's a tree on the street then it probably belongs to the council or highway authority. 
The tree probably has more rights than you do  :laugh:

Park on street in a Conservation Area. Street is lined on both sides with Cherry Blossom Trees. They look very pretty when in full bloom.

I bet they do look very pretty.  Lovely having trees on the street scene, most of the time  :smiley:

You'll just have to vie for a non tree parking spot whenever you can, but then blossom can blow anywhere.  The blossom phase doesn't last long anyway.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Diehammer on 11 April 2015, 22:47

My tree is in my front garden in a new build estate so i have no conservation areas to worry about  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 11 April 2015, 22:55

Quote from: Diehammer on 11 April 2015, 22:47

My tree is in my front garden in a new build estate so i have no conservation areas to worry about  :grin:

Chainsaw at the ready  :wink:

Think of the poor homeless birdies  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 11 April 2015, 23:03

Quote from: Diehammer on 11 April 2015, 22:47

My tree is in my front garden in a new build estate so i have no conservation areas to worry about  :grin:

Depends, is it a new tree? My last house was a new build, with the new street built on the site of an old school. Old and established trees on the street were left alone if they weren't interfering with the new houses themselves (within 5m of the foundations). Those same trees were subject to conservation orders.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 11 April 2015, 23:25

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 11 April 2015, 23:03

Depends, is it a new tree? My last house was a new build, with the new street built on the site of an old school. Old and established trees on the street were left alone if they weren't interfering with the new houses themselves (within 5m of the foundations). Those same trees were subject to conservation orders.

If it is an existing tree, he can just phone the local council and ask if it's subject to a Tree Preservation Order (TPO).  And if not, then he can get the chainsaw out  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 12 April 2015, 07:35

No he can't. The only way you can chop a tree down is if it is diseased or dead. You can't just get a saw out and chop it down because it's a nuisance to you even if it is in your own garden (diehammer). If it's a healthy tree then you've got no chance no matter where it is (well apart from if it is damaging house foundations).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 12 April 2015, 08:26

Quote from: mcmaddy on 12 April 2015, 07:35

No he can't. The only way you can chop a tree down is if it is diseased or dead. You can't just get a saw out and chop it down because it's a nuisance to you even if it is in your own garden (diehammer). If it's a healthy tree then you've got no chance no matter where it is (well apart from if it is damaging house foundations).

He may not be able to remove it or may need permission to do so  if there are conditions on the original development planning permission.  If in doubt contact the local council.  Otherwise what you are saying only applies to protected trees.  If it's not protected in any way, no TPO, not in Conservation Area, and is on your land, then you can remove it even if it is healthy.

Anyway, back to cars...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 12 April 2015, 09:20

I honestly don't think you can just chop healthy trees down on a whim any more but yes back to cars  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 182_blue on 12 April 2015, 10:02

Quote from: Booth11 on 12 April 2015, 08:26

Quote from: mcmaddy on 12 April 2015, 07:35

No he can't. The only way you can chop a tree down is if it is diseased or dead. You can't just get a saw out and chop it down because it's a nuisance to you even if it is in your own garden (diehammer). If it's a healthy tree then you've got no chance no matter where it is (well apart from if it is damaging house foundations).

He may not be able to remove it or may need permission to do so  if there are conditions on the original development planning permission.  If in doubt contact the local council.  Otherwise what you are saying only applies to protected trees.  If it's not protected in any way, no TPO, not in Conservation Area, and is on your land, then you can remove it even if it is healthy.

Anyway, back to cars...

All correct,  as long as not protected or part of new development (within 5 years) then your free to do as you like with it dead or alive.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 12 April 2015, 10:16

Quote from: wigit on 10 April 2015, 21:55

enjoyed a bit of sport with a 7GTI tonight, night blue 3 door with wind deflectors, it was a bit one sided

Enjoyed a bit of sport with a 1.2TSI, silver with a silver haired lady driving it.
It was a bit one sided.
Mind you I spotted the parking space first so it had to be done, I don't care how old she was...   :whistle: :laugh:


(disclaimer - I might have just made that up just to get back on topic, trees are even more boring than detailing threads)

Ok, back to reality - the building site I live on seems to have been designed around the trees that were already in the field.
Nesting season is a definite no no for chopping bushes and trees around legally surely?
So not only do you have to put up with sap and blossom all over your car that has to be parked underneath but the baby birds empty their nappies all over it too...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 12 April 2015, 10:57

                              I AM CONTEMPLATING CLEANING MY MK7 TODAY !!!!



There, back on topic  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ajmoir36 on 12 April 2015, 10:59

Washed and cleaned the beast, then touched up a couple of stone chips the LSG is better, it blends better than Tornado red.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kenny.c on 12 April 2015, 12:52

Rear discs looking shabby...so gave them a quick facelift.

(http://i926.photobucket.com/albums/ad108/ian5858/2015-04-12%2009.52.33_zpsnjhptarp.jpg)
(http://i926.photobucket.com/albums/ad108/ian5858/2015-04-12%2012.12.45_zpsqmpg7i7b.jpg)

Ken

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Misterp on 12 April 2015, 16:48

Washed it and due to clean inside after the United citeh game. Found a fair few stone chips at the bottom of the car

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kevinm on 13 April 2015, 12:20

Quote from: kenny.c on 12 April 2015, 12:52

Rear discs looking shabby...so gave them a quick facelift.



Ken

My rear discs are in a similar state. What paint did you use?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 13 April 2015, 13:41

Ordered it some presents from Demon Tweaks in the form of some black Pro Race 1.2s and some Dmack track day tyres which are road legal and have A for wet weather, TSWs are too nice for playtime

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 13 April 2015, 14:33

Had a wander around my local dealership this morning, hoping to see a Polo GTI and compare it with a Mini Cooper. They don't have a GTI, but the Bluemotion GT (1.4ACT) impressed (apart from the seats, not a fan of the upholstery design). Saw a few new GTIs and GTDs, as well as a lone R DBP in Prets. All were on Bridgestone rubber.  :undecided: Does not bode well for mine.

Had a look at the Mini Cooper - the interior was definitely designed to please a toddler, Fisher Price had a hand in it i'm sure.  :sick:

And then the postie dropped me off a cheque for £873, relating to a 2011 holiday delay to Cancun i've been battling TUI for 2 years over (2 x E600 compensation as per EU longhaul flight delay regulations). Best day in a long time.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jimble on 13 April 2015, 15:12

I must be a toddler at heart! I love the mini interiors, i love how low you sit with the high dash and who doesn't love cedy toggle start buttons?? :cool: :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jimble on 13 April 2015, 15:13

Oh and back on topic, i ordered one!!  :lipsrsealed:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 13 April 2015, 15:23

Quote from: Jimble on 13 April 2015, 15:12

I must be a toddler at heart! I love the mini interiors, i love how low you sit with the high dash and who doesn't love cedy toggle start buttons?? :cool: :grin:

Big buttons and dials easy to see when the dizzy lasses are applying their make-up no doubt. In the Mini dealership looking at a convertible was some "Legally Blonde" type with a Chihuahua hanging off her by a few straps like a handbag (surely that's animal cruelty?). You can't get any more stereotype than that.  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 13 April 2015, 15:36

Quote from: Jimble on 13 April 2015, 15:13

Oh and back on topic, i ordered one!!  :lipsrsealed:

I think a little more information might be required...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 13 April 2015, 15:42

And going back off topic:
Congrats MH! Somehow that compensation claim just kind of sums you up (in a hotukdeals and moneysavingexpert kind of way)!! Good news!

I think the whole face lifted MINI looks a bit Fisher Price with outsized headlamps, tail lamps and air scoops too. They're still cool though. Unlike most of the ditzy owners.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 13 April 2015, 15:51

Quote from: Exonian on 13 April 2015, 15:42

And going back off topic:
Congrats MH! Somehow that compensation claim just kind of sums you up (in a hotukdeals and moneysavingexpert kind of way)!! Good news!

Yes, one hell of a result....eventually. They tried to cite a medical emergency (which is excusable under the regs for that flight), but that emergency caused a delay 4 flights before mine on the same aircraft. The flight before ours going out from Newcastle to Cancun was coming in from Florida. It hadn't even left Florida by the time we were due to board, and TUI hadn't considered laying on a different plane knowing ours was going to be 10 hours late.

MSE were instrumental in helping many people out when trying to chase these claims - TUI, Thomas Cook etc were trying to wriggle out of their responsibilities. Perhaps now they'll give a toss about the consequences of a delay and so take preventative measures rather than delay the customers without fear of recourse.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MAW73 on 13 April 2015, 15:53

Quote from: Exonian on 13 April 2015, 15:36

Quote from: Jimble on 13 April 2015, 15:13

Oh and back on topic, i ordered one!!  :lipsrsealed:

I think a little more information might be required...

+ 1 changing the R.....?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 13 April 2015, 16:26

Quote from: Jimble on 13 April 2015, 15:13

Oh and back on topic, i ordered one!!  :lipsrsealed:

Another GTI?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jimble on 13 April 2015, 16:32

Quote from: MAW73 on 13 April 2015, 15:53

Quote from: Exonian on 13 April 2015, 15:36

Quote from: Jimble on 13 April 2015, 15:13

Oh and back on topic, i ordered one!!  :-X

I think a little more information might be required...

+ 1 changing the R.....?

The R has already gone mate, driving a Touareg R line atm but i just couldn't get a GTI out of my head, long story but i've just ordered another one, Reflex silver with a few bells n whistles, not losing a penny on the Touareg and we're going to get my wife a nearly new Polo or similar so happy days!! Going to get a roof box for bigger holidays away with the nipper though.


I never really fell in love with the R the way i have with GTI, technically brilliant but lacking a little soul imo although thats not the only reason it's gone, the Touareg is an awesome bit of kit and goes like stink in a straight line, is perfect for the weeks away full of stuff but for the 2-3 weeks a year we go away in this country i'd rather have a car thats ideal 90% of the time and needs a box on the roof the other 10%.


And so the wait begins!!!! :D

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 13 April 2015, 17:11

Happy days indeed Mr Moderator.
Seen a 7GTI in silver and it looks absolutely mega glistening in the sun.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 13 April 2015, 17:33

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 13 April 2015, 14:33

Had a wander around my local dealership this morning, hoping to see a Polo GTI and compare it with a Mini Cooper. They don't have a GTI, but the Bluemotion GT (1.4ACT) impressed (apart from the seats, not a fan of the upholstery design). Saw a few new GTIs and GTDs, as well as a lone R DBP in Prets. All were on Bridgestone rubber.  :undecided: Does not bode well for mine.

Had a look at the Mini Cooper - the interior was definitely designed to please a toddler, Fisher Price had a hand in it i'm sure.  :sick:

And then the postie dropped me off a cheque for £873, relating to a 2011 holiday delay to Cancun i've been battling TUI for 2 years over (2 x E600 compensation as per EU longhaul flight delay regulations). Best day in a long time.

Be careful what you say about Bridgestone tyres as you might be accused of moaning! :laugh:

Congratulations regarding the windfall. It nice when surprises like this come about. Now if your R comes with Bridgetones, you can use part of this money to buy the desirable Michelin Tyres.

Hope the job interview goes well.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 13 April 2015, 18:00

Quote from: am1w on 13 April 2015, 17:33

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 13 April 2015, 14:33

Had a wander around my local dealership this morning, hoping to see a Polo GTI and compare it with a Mini Cooper. They don't have a GTI, but the Bluemotion GT (1.4ACT) impressed (apart from the seats, not a fan of the upholstery design). Saw a few new GTIs and GTDs, as well as a lone R DBP in Prets. All were on Bridgestone rubber.  :undecided: Does not bode well for mine.

Had a look at the Mini Cooper - the interior was definitely designed to please a toddler, Fisher Price had a hand in it i'm sure.  :sick:

And then the postie dropped me off a cheque for £873, relating to a 2011 holiday delay to Cancun i've been battling TUI for 2 years over (2 x E600 compensation as per EU longhaul flight delay regulations). Best day in a long time.

Be careful what you say about Bridgestone tyres as you might be accused of moaning! :laugh:

Congratulations regarding the windfall. It nice when surprises like this come about. Now if your R comes with Bridgetones, you can use part of this money to buy the desirable Michelin Tyres.

Hope the job interview goes well.

It's not an accusation, it's fact!  :grin: Yes I might have to appropriate my half of the money to Michelin PSS, the missus is going to get some driving lessons with her half. Anyone want 19" Flintstones for £80 a pop?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 13 April 2015, 18:36

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 13 April 2015, 18:00

Quote from: am1w on 13 April 2015, 17:33

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 13 April 2015, 14:33

Had a wander around my local dealership this morning, hoping to see a Polo GTI and compare it with a Mini Cooper. They don't have a GTI, but the Bluemotion GT (1.4ACT) impressed (apart from the seats, not a fan of the upholstery design). Saw a few new GTIs and GTDs, as well as a lone R DBP in Prets. All were on Bridgestone rubber.  :undecided: Does not bode well for mine.

Had a look at the Mini Cooper - the interior was definitely designed to please a toddler, Fisher Price had a hand in it i'm sure.  :sick:
And then the postie dropped me off a cheque for £873, relating to a 2011 holiday delay to Cancun i've been battling TUI for 2 years over (2 x E600 compensation as per EU longhaul flight delay regulations). Best day in a long time.

Be careful what you say about Bridgestone tyres as you might be accused of moaning! :laugh:
Congratulations regarding the windfall. It nice when surprises like this come about. Now if your R comes with Bridgetones, you can use part of this money to buy the desirable Michelin Tyres.
Hope the job interview goes well.

It's not an accusation, it's fact!  :grin: Yes I might have to appropriate my half of the money to Michelin PSS, the missus is going to get some driving lessons with her half. Anyone want 19" Flintstones for £80 a pop?

You are preaching to the converted. I agree with you. However, only eulogising all aspects of the R is deemed acceptable by some on this forum.

But first try it with the Bridgestones, that is if it comes with these. You might find that the 4WD masks the negative handling and road holding characteristics, though the noise component might tip the balance towards the Michelin.

On the BMW forum, the guys there have been shedding the Bridgestones like confetti and replacing them with Michelins. It is doubly bad when you have RF Bridgestones. Funny thing is I did not mind them; but they were not very good in the wet.

I did drive a BMW 330d M Sport with non-RF Michelins and it was a revelation. Completely transformed the car. Very, very good tyres I must admit.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 13 April 2015, 18:39

I'm certain you won't get bridgestones on the 19's Matt. It'll be pzeros or Dunlop's.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: C3PO on 13 April 2015, 20:34

Quote from: mcmaddy on 13 April 2015, 18:39

I'm certain you won't get bridgestones on the 19's Matt. It'll be pzeros or Dunlop's.

Hope he doesn't, however, mine came on 19's with Bridgestone potenza's which I have to say so far (1500 miles worth) they seem ok, but it could just be the fact it's 4 wheel drive. :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 13 April 2015, 20:55

Quote from: C3PO on 13 April 2015, 20:34

Quote from: mcmaddy on 13 April 2015, 18:39

I'm certain you won't get bridgestones on the 19's Matt. It'll be pzeros or Dunlop's.

Hope he doesn't, however, mine came on 19's with Bridgestone potenza's which I have to say so far (1500 miles worth) they seem ok, but it could just be the fact it's 4 wheel drive. :cool:

Yes, I think the initial traction will be mitigated by the 4WD no matter the tyres, but in the corner grip won't be.  :cry: I have my fingers crossed, I can't do any more than that.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 13 April 2015, 21:25

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 13 April 2015, 20:55

Quote from: C3PO on 13 April 2015, 20:34

Quote from: mcmaddy on 13 April 2015, 18:39

I'm certain you won't get bridgestones on the 19's Matt. It'll be pzeros or Dunlop's.

Hope he doesn't, however, mine came on 19's with Bridgestone potenza's which I have to say so far (1500 miles worth) they seem ok, but it could just be the fact it's 4 wheel drive. :cool:

Yes, I think the initial traction will be mitigated by the 4WD no matter the tyres, but in the corner grip won't be.  :cry: I have my fingers crossed, I can't do any more than that.

Unfortunately a survey of tyres for the R on the R Forum has shown that nearly all Rs whether with 18" Cadiz or 19" Prets which are Wolfsburg born and for the UK market come shod with bonny Bridgestones. One or two have come with Conti 2 and Conti 5 tyres. Literally a handful. I know of only two!

It also seems that the R is produced in Slovakia for the Continental market, and these are shod with Conti 5 tyres.

So it is more than likely you will be gifted with Bridgestones. But I do hope you will be the exception to the rule.

Keep everything tightly crossed!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snooze on 13 April 2015, 21:33

Pretty gutted my new Mk7 Gti will come with bridgestones. Looks like I'll be spinning them up at every opportunity. Wanna get some Goodyear Eagle F1's on there ASAP!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 13 April 2015, 23:10

Quote from: Snooze on 13 April 2015, 21:33

Pretty gutted my new Mk7 Gti will come with bridgestones. Looks like I'll be spinning them up at every opportunity. Wanna get some Goodyear Eagle F1's on there ASAP!

I'm expecting the worst with mine too.  I'll give them a chance as the 4WD may offset the usual Bridgestone issues but I've had them on previous cars and loathed them.  I've already accepted that a replacement will most likely be required, but will be torn between Conti 5p's (on my 2nd set now), Michelin PSS or Goodyear Eagle F1's.  Decisions, decisions  :undecided:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 14 April 2015, 07:44

Quote from: Booth11 on 13 April 2015, 23:10

I've already accepted that a replacement will most likely be required, but will be torn between Conti 5p's (on my 2nd set now), Michelin PSS or Goodyear Eagle F1's.  Decisions, decisions  :undecided:

Of your 3 choices there, the PSS will be the best all round tyre for life (the Contis do deteriorate when wearing down), and will last linger than the Contis. The F1s should be significantly cheaper than either the PSS or Conti, and will still be a lot better than the Flintstones.

If we all replace our tyres when we get our cars, who are we going to get to buy our RE050s?  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 14 April 2015, 08:24

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 14 April 2015, 07:44

If we all replace our tyres when we get our cars, who are we going to get to buy our RE050s?  :whistle:

Well noone on this forum, that's for sure  :grin:

I admit I am swayed towards the PSS.  The decision will be based on performance rather than price and am used to shelling out for 19's.  My first set of Conti's lasted 13k miles, hoping my current tyres will see me through till the R comes  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 14 April 2015, 08:28

Quote from: Booth11 on 14 April 2015, 08:24

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 14 April 2015, 07:44

If we all replace our tyres when we get our cars, who are we going to get to buy our RE050s?  :whistle:

Well noone on this forum, that's for sure  :grin:

I admit I am swayed towards the PSS.  The decision will be based on performance rather than price and am used to shelling out for 19's.  My first set of Conti's lasted 13k miles, hoping my current tyres will see me through till the R comes  :whistle:

There is a dodgy side street place in burton ive noticed that will actually buy your tyres off you. If you pick up your new car and SLOWLY drive to a place like this you could convince them to sell them new and just swap them for something else they have, worth a shot anyway

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 14 April 2015, 08:30

Had my windscreen replaced a few weeks ago and lo and behold it seems to have cured the infuriating buzzing noise I've had from the sound aktuator since owing the car. I wish I had known this a year ago as my attitude towards driving the car has improved considerably.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 14 April 2015, 08:41

Quote from: GrahamFR on 14 April 2015, 08:28

Quote from: Booth11 on 14 April 2015, 08:24

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 14 April 2015, 07:44

If we all replace our tyres when we get our cars, who are we going to get to buy our RE050s?  :whistle:

Well noone on this forum, that's for sure  :grin:

I admit I am swayed towards the PSS.  The decision will be based on performance rather than price and am used to shelling out for 19's.  My first set of Conti's lasted 13k miles, hoping my current tyres will see me through till the R comes  :whistle:

There is a dodgy side street place in burton ive noticed that will actually buy your tyres off you. If you pick up your new car and SLOWLY drive to a place like this you could convince them to sell them new and just swap them for something else they have, worth a shot anyway

That would be a very slow drive to Burton from Newcastle to avoid them looking part worn!  :grin:

Might put a few free ads out there in a months time when the R should be a week or 2 away and gauge interest. If I get interest, i'll get the PSS (or possibly Uniroyal Rainsport 3 - under £93 a corner from Tyre leader delivered). Both tyres have same ratings: E/Fuel, A/Wet grip, B/Noise, no doubt the PSS will be noticeably better in the dry.

I could try and get Costco to pricematch PSS @ £136.89 each + £10 fitting - £147 a corner, I could live with that if I get £300 back for my 4 RE050s.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 14 April 2015, 08:42

Quote from: GrahamFR on 14 April 2015, 08:28

There is a dodgy side street place in burton ive noticed that will actually buy your tyres off you. If you pick up your new car and SLOWLY drive to a place like this you could convince them to sell them new and just swap them for something else they have, worth a shot anyway

 :grin: :grin:

Yes of course the first thing I'll do is drive my brand new R to a dodgy side street in Burton.  I'll go via Coventry, the R theft capital of the UK  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 14 April 2015, 09:01

Quote from: Booth11 on 14 April 2015, 08:42

Quote from: GrahamFR on 14 April 2015, 08:28

There is a dodgy side street place in burton ive noticed that will actually buy your tyres off you. If you pick up your new car and SLOWLY drive to a place like this you could convince them to sell them new and just swap them for something else they have, worth a shot anyway

 :grin: :grin:

Yes of course the first thing I'll do is drive my brand new R to a dodgy side street in Burton.  I'll go via Coventry, the R theft capital of the UK  :grin:

I must point out that the majority of side streets in burton look dodgy to me, but they may be perfectly fine  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 14 April 2015, 09:23

Quote from: GrahamFR on 14 April 2015, 09:01

Quote from: Booth11 on 14 April 2015, 08:42

Quote from: GrahamFR on 14 April 2015, 08:28

There is a dodgy side street place in burton ive noticed that will actually buy your tyres off you. If you pick up your new car and SLOWLY drive to a place like this you could convince them to sell them new and just swap them for something else they have, worth a shot anyway

 :grin: :grin:

Yes of course the first thing I'll do is drive my brand new R to a dodgy side street in Burton.  I'll go via Coventry, the R theft capital of the UK  :grin:

I must point out that the majority of side streets in burton look dodgy to me, but they may be perfectly fine  :smiley:

Canterbury has one or two of it's own, though the city likes to think it doesn't   :whistle:

Now Margate, that's a different story.  Last time I was there walking back to a car park, I took a wrong turn and came upon a drugs raid in full swing.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 14 April 2015, 10:10

Quote from: CraigW on 14 April 2015, 08:30

Had my windscreen replaced a few weeks ago and lo and behold it seems to have cured the infuriating buzzing noise I've had from the sound aktuator since owing the car. I wish I had known this a year ago as my attitude towards driving the car has improved considerably.

Craig, I had an annoying buzzing noise like that too which only appeared intermittently and only at certain revs. I traced it to the scuttle panel (the plastic panel underneath the wipers). If you lift the bonnet you'll see that panel is held down with a few simple clips. One of them seemed to have worked loose. I pushed it back in and never heard the buzz again. The windscreen fitters would have had that panel off your car and probably solved the noise in the process of re-fitting it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 14 April 2015, 11:36

Joe that makes complete sense. That's probably what has happened. The car has been in and out of the dealers a number of times due to the noise and the so called experts couldn't resolve it. You get the Autoglass guy out to fit s new window and hey presto!!  :grin: :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: charv94 on 14 April 2015, 11:46

In relation to the tyres. I've got the s001 things on my gti. They haven't really let me down once. No significant slip or any tramping as of yet. On the loan car with dsg however fitted with the same rubber. They seem to slip a lot more. No tramping but can spin in 3rd.

No idea why, the courtesy car has 5000 miles on so might be that but from reports on this forum they are terrible from the get go.
I can't say I'm that horrified with them. Maybe you guys built up such a bad image in my mind they are performing better than I expected.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 14 April 2015, 12:02

The s001's are perfectly fine for everyday driving. Unless your flooring it everywhere you go then you are unlikely to have any issues. VW are not going to supply you with tyres that are dangerous to use. A lot of scaremongering going on in this forum about these tyres.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 14 April 2015, 12:06

Quote from: charv94 on 14 April 2015, 11:46

In relation to the tyres. I've got the s001 things on my gti. They haven't really let me down once. No significant slip or any tramping as of yet. On the loan car with dsg however fitted with the same rubber. They seem to slip a lot more. No tramping but can spin in 3rd.

No idea why, the courtesy car has 5000 miles on so might be that but from reports on this forum they are terrible from the get go.
I can't say I'm that horrified with them. Maybe you guys built up such a bad image in my mind they are performing better than I expected.

Maybe.  Expect the very worst and anything better will seem ok   :laugh:

I think people should decide for themselves regardless of what others say.  I've always said I'll give the Bridgestones a chance, especially on an R with the 4WD, and I will.  However I had them on a previous DSG GTI and the slippage and tyre spinning was woeful. 

By contrast I've not suffered any such problem with the Conti 5p's which have been excellent, even if they're not the most hard wearing tyre.  I'll take a shorter tyre lifespan with better performance over long wearing poor performance any day of the week.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 14 April 2015, 12:45

Quote from: CraigW on 14 April 2015, 12:02

The s001's are perfectly fine for everyday driving. Unless your flooring it everywhere you go then you are unlikely to have any issues. VW are not going to supply you with tyres that are dangerous to use. A lot of scaremongering going on in this forum about these tyres.

On the move you can rein it in a bit knowing these tyres aren't great in the wet (sensible driving), it's the tramping that gets me, trying to get away at a gap on a busy roundabout and sitting there with your nose out, thumping the tarmac, or having to use the extreme caution of a 40ps Fiat Panda to crawl away (and missing out on gaps other cars can take that look less able on paper), all because of VW's tyre choices.

Look on ebay.de and see people selling their Prets/Cadiz/Nogaros/Austins for something aftermarket, they're almost entirely shod with Conti 5 (mostly) or Michelin PS3. To me that implies VW don't put crap tyres on for their domestic market, but they do for us. The Germans (and to a similar extent, the Finns) are the fussiest market in the EU for many consumer items - they won't put up with tyres that compromise the abilities of the car, but we will (generally) sit there and take it.

You can make do with Bridgestones, but you really shouldn't have to on a £26K-32K car.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: charv94 on 14 April 2015, 12:55

I genuinely haven't reined it in. I've pushed for gaps. I even raced an s3 from the lights, his was full car mine was just me and he did creep away. Not as much as I expected. But more importantly it's not yet tramped.

Scaremongering was very big since I even looked at tyre prices. My advice for be to check them out for yourself before even contemplating anything

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 14 April 2015, 13:00

Quote from: CraigW on 14 April 2015, 12:02

The s001's are perfectly fine for everyday driving. Unless your flooring it everywhere you go then you are unlikely to have any issues. VW are not going to supply you with tyres that are dangerous to use. A lot of scaremongering going on in this forum about these tyres.

Agreed. I recently changed the front 2 and put on Continentals this time. Do I notice a massive difference? No, I can't say that I do. I switched to Contintentals based on reviews I read here and elsewhere but in all honesty the difference is fairly marginal - to me at least, and I don't drive like Miss Daisy.

The 2 I replaced were near the end of their life so they were tramping and spinning a bit in the wet towards the end. But they were fine for most of the time I had them.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 14 April 2015, 13:13

The problem is once you've had poor experience with something and lost confidence in it, rightly or wrongly it's hard to regain that.  Bridgestones may be adequate for everyday driving but I agree with MH that the performance Golfs should have a tyre that is commensurate with the car's ability.

We do get fobbed off in the UK with tyres but maybe the Germans think our roads are not worthy of a decent set of rubber  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 14 April 2015, 13:16

Quote from: Booth11 on 14 April 2015, 13:13

The problem is once you've had poor experience with something and lost confidence in it, rightly or wrongly it's hard to regain that.  Bridgestones may be adequate for everyday driving but I agree with MH that the performance Golfs should have a tyre that is commensurate with the car's ability.

We do get fobbed off in the UK with tyres but maybe the Germans think our roads are not worthy of a decent set of rubber  :wink:

Indeed, maybe Ze Germans look at our crowded roads with absolutely sh!te surfaces and our 70 mph speed limit and just use us as an easy target for the lower grade tyres.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 14 April 2015, 13:25

Quote from: Exonian on 14 April 2015, 13:16

Quote from: Booth11 on 14 April 2015, 13:13

The problem is once you've had poor experience with something and lost confidence in it, rightly or wrongly it's hard to regain that.  Bridgestones may be adequate for everyday driving but I agree with MH that the performance Golfs should have a tyre that is commensurate with the car's ability.

We do get fobbed off in the UK with tyres but maybe the Germans think our roads are not worthy of a decent set of rubber  :wink:

Indeed, maybe Ze Germans look at our crowded roads with absolutely sh!te surfaces and our 70 mph speed limit and just use us as an easy target for the lower grade tyres.

Precisely!  Can't say I blame them and of course we just roll over and accept it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 14 April 2015, 13:42

Well i can't say i've ever had an issue at a roundabout in the rain. To even think about buying a new set or rubber when you have brand new tyres is madness in my opinion. At the end of the day, as mentioned, unfortunately the speed limit in this country is 70mph so regardless that its seen as a performance car, you can never make use of the tyres full potential anyway unless your tracking it. And if your acting like an idiot by flooring it at every set of traffic lights then yeah you might get a bit of tramping.

For 95% of GTI/R owners, the tyres will not be an issue. The age profile of owners for these type of cars seem to be on the increase from years ago with the average owner probably being in their mid 30's to mid 40's. Therefore i wouldn't expect to see the vast majority ragging the sh!t out of their car.

IMO the tyre performs perfectly adequately for UK conditions

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 14 April 2015, 13:47

Quote from: Booth11 on 14 April 2015, 13:25

Quote from: Exonian on 14 April 2015, 13:16

Quote from: Booth11 on 14 April 2015, 13:13

The problem is once you've had poor experience with something and lost confidence in it, rightly or wrongly it's hard to regain that.  Bridgestones may be adequate for everyday driving but I agree with MH that the performance Golfs should have a tyre that is commensurate with the car's ability.

We do get fobbed off in the UK with tyres but maybe the Germans think our roads are not worthy of a decent set of rubber  :wink:

Indeed, maybe Ze Germans look at our crowded roads with absolutely sh!te surfaces and our 70 mph speed limit and just use us as an easy target for the lower grade tyres.

Precisely!  Can't say I blame them and of course we just roll over and accept it.

Well we certainly seem to be lapping it up accepting long wait times (a double edged sword as it restricts supply thus keeping the resale values up on more desirable models which keeps punters hooked with lower PCP monthlies and cars staying within the VW umblella at the end of deals to be sold on again using VW finance = VWFS and punter both happy) and on the face of it looking at the £ vs Euro we're getting a bum deal right now bearing in mind VW are putting in an inflationary price increase soon when inflation is pretty much supposed to be going into negative figures - does that mean VW will be knocking 1% off?

Anyway, I'm moaning and rolling over in submission in a typically British way.
Just imagine the Americans putting up with what we do? They'd be going ballistic!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 14 April 2015, 14:06

Quote from: CraigW on 14 April 2015, 13:42

Well i can't say i've ever had an issue at a roundabout in the rain. To even think about buying a new set or rubber when you have brand new tyres is madness in my opinion. At the end of the day, as mentioned, unfortunately the speed limit in this country is 70mph so regardless that its seen as a performance car, you can never make use of the tyres full potential anyway unless your tracking it. And if your acting like an idiot by flooring it at every set of traffic lights then yeah you might get a bit of tramping.

For 95% of GTI/R owners, the tyres will not be an issue. The age profile of owners for these type of cars seem to be on the increase from years ago with the average owner probably being in their mid 30's to mid 40's. Therefore i wouldn't expect to see the vast majority ragging the sh!t out of their car.

IMO the tyre performs perfectly adequately for UK conditions

I'm going to have to sit on the fence as far as the Bridgestones go, there was a huge amount of complaining on the mk6 forums about certain tyres so maybe it's driving styles more than the car.
I've not tried the Bridgestones so really can't comment.
I have Conti 3's on my GTI and they're "ok". They're noisy and wear pretty quickly but seem to do the job without any dramas, and as Craig says, I'm mid 40's and don't thrash my car but then again I don't hang about either.
The only thing I will say is when I've read road tests of some of the sportier VW's including the ones we own or have on order on this forum they actually praise the Bridgestones or at least call them "highly rated" so...

Like optional extras, car colours and everything else, it must be a personal thing.

NeilP, wigit and a few others on here track their cars so would demand the very best to get the very best out of their  (modified) R's

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 14 April 2015, 14:23

Personal experience, i've had Bridgestone Potenzas cause frequent tramping on 2 of my VWs bought from new, and not with the other 5, here's the last 5.

MK5 GT 140TDI PD - Bridgestone Potenza on 16" wheels - frequent tramping, poor wet grip (lasted to 21k miles on the fronts though). Changed to Michelin PS3, no tramping issues from fitment and excellent wet grip.

MK5 GT Sport 170 TDI PD - Firestones on 17" wheels (I forget the variant) - no tramping, ever.

Scirocco GT 140 TDI CR - Dunlop SP01 on 18" wheels - no tramping, but very fragile - 3 tyres with sidewall bulges in my first winter on the slightest potholes (tracking remained intact). Changed to Michelin PS3, still no tramping issues and excellent wet grip, lasted well to the point of p/x - probably would've got an easy 20k miles from them.

Scirocco GT 170 TDI CR - Pirelli P7 on 18" wheels - no tramping, wore unevenly in the centres (front) and so done in at 13k miles, although the outer 1/3 inside and outside still had 6mm left. Changed fronts for Michelin PS3, still no tramping, were half worn at trade-in having done 10k miles.

GTD.....well, you know the story.

Same driver, assortment of cars, 2 have tramped, both have had Bridgestones, one had Bridgestones swapped out and the tramping stopped. Whatever the driving style, i'd blame the tyres rather than the driver or the car having a propensity to tramp.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 14 April 2015, 14:27

I've got Bridgestones on the Polo and like them on that car, they are not the best for handling but go around and do their business with wear very well

I did not find the Bridgestones dangerous on the R in fairness they are ok but the added boost did tend to show the limitations but were more than up to 150+ motoring in Europe, not driven them in anger as in reality they are just going to result to the default understeer

Did i lack confidence with them, no I just don't push them

Exonian makes a valid point on the R in terms of when i go tyre shopping i am not really looking at 8k, 10k or 12k of use as a primary consideration, primary consideration is dry grip and how good a wet grip rating

In reality in normal spirited humdrum you do not get near the limits of the car, if you do you overlooking other considerations, that said having tested the PSS on track in dry and wet it is reassuring to know what these things are capable and where the limits are

the PSS in the wet blew me away how good they were and how they can put 350+ down with no dramas in the dry

i've just bought some Dmack trackway tyres which are E rated so totally road legal and A rated for wet use so should work rather well but may not have the longevity, the reason for this is whilst the PSS are great I felt a few more hard days would impact on the sides of the tread block

The embargo is still in place on the wife's and she is a bit annoyed and my wheel shopping given she wants another set so yet to try the Bridgestones on 18s, she will be having PSS on it when they have worn out

Given the 4 patches of black rubber are the only thing in contact with the ground i tend to be fussy, I was always a conti fan

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 14 April 2015, 15:31

Anyway, never mind the Bridgestone tyres, first thing I'll be doing when my R comes is swapping the oem (Valeo) wiper blades with a set of Bosch Aerotwins.  Is that madness too  :tongue:  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 14 April 2015, 15:32

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 14 April 2015, 14:23

Personal experience, i've had Bridgestone Potenzas cause frequent tramping on 2 of my VWs bought from new, and not with the other 5, here's the last 5.

Yes, they do tramp. Had this on my Mk6 GTI. I learned to live with it. It is a great pity as, coupled with the noise, it does affect driving enjoyment.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 14 April 2015, 15:33

Quote from: Booth11 on 14 April 2015, 15:31

Anyway, never mind the Bridgestone tyres, first thing I'll be doing when my R comes is swapping the oem (Valeo) wiper blades with a set of Bosch Aerotwins.  Is that madness too  :tongue:  :laugh:

lol I have no issue adding to the ever turning circle of madness this thread happens to be so here goes...

Yes, absolutely crazy, I actually think a good clean of the windscreen is all the valeos need and they are nearly as good as the bosch!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 14 April 2015, 15:40

Quote from: GrahamFR on 14 April 2015, 15:33

Quote from: Booth11 on 14 April 2015, 15:31

Anyway, never mind the Bridgestone tyres, first thing I'll be doing when my R comes is swapping the oem (Valeo) wiper blades with a set of Bosch Aerotwins.  Is that madness too  :tongue:  :laugh:

lol I have no issue adding to the ever turning circle of madness this thread happens to be so here goes...

Yes, absolutely crazy, I actually think a good clean of the windscreen is all the valeos need and they are nearly as good as the bosch!

Haha, oh no they're not, they are rubbish!  Been there, done that with Valeo's on the mk6.  Windscreen was cleaned to the hilt, numerous glass cleaners, vinegar etc, etc.  Valeos still skipped over the screen like a professional boxer.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 14 April 2015, 15:43

Quote from: Booth11 on 14 April 2015, 15:40

Quote from: GrahamFR on 14 April 2015, 15:33

Quote from: Booth11 on 14 April 2015, 15:31

Anyway, never mind the Bridgestone tyres, first thing I'll be doing when my R comes is swapping the oem (Valeo) wiper blades with a set of Bosch Aerotwins.  Is that madness too  :tongue:  :laugh:

lol I have no issue adding to the ever turning circle of madness this thread happens to be so here goes...

Yes, absolutely crazy, I actually think a good clean of the windscreen is all the valeos need and they are nearly as good as the bosch!

Haha, oh no they're not, they are rubbish!  Been there, done that with Valeo's on the mk6.  Windscreen was cleaned to the hilt, numerous glass cleaners, vinegar etc, etc.  Valeos still skipped over the screen like a professional boxer.

Ahh well you could be right there. You see my hypothesis comes from the fact that my bosch started to act just like my oem ones did after a while, which turned out just to be grime and crap on my windscreen, so I am assuming (insanely of course) that maybe I was too harsh on my poor valeos!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 14 April 2015, 15:51

Quote from: GrahamFR on 14 April 2015, 15:43

Quote from: Booth11 on 14 April 2015, 15:40

Quote from: GrahamFR on 14 April 2015, 15:33

Quote from: Booth11 on 14 April 2015, 15:31

Anyway, never mind the Bridgestone tyres, first thing I'll be doing when my R comes is swapping the oem (Valeo) wiper blades with a set of Bosch Aerotwins.  Is that madness too  :tongue:  :laugh:

lol I have no issue adding to the ever turning circle of madness this thread happens to be so here goes...

Yes, absolutely crazy, I actually think a good clean of the windscreen is all the valeos need and they are nearly as good as the bosch!

Haha, oh no they're not, they are rubbish!  Been there, done that with Valeo's on the mk6.  Windscreen was cleaned to the hilt, numerous glass cleaners, vinegar etc, etc.  Valeos still skipped over the screen like a professional boxer.

Ahh well you could be right there. You see my hypothesis comes from the fact that my bosch started to act just like my oem ones did after a while, which turned out just to be grime and crap on my windscreen, so I am assuming (insanely of course) that maybe I was too harsh on my poor valeos!

Who knows?  All I can say is both the Valeos and Bosch have been treated to the exact same weekly clean.  Only ever had a wiper judder problem with the Valeo, which were on for a year, before  I ditched them.  The Bosch by comparison have never skipped a beat!

To get back on topic, I had a glance at the VW tracker today, just to make sure my car was still on there  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 14 April 2015, 16:16

Quote from: Booth11 on 14 April 2015, 15:31

Anyway, never mind the Bridgestone tyres, first thing I'll be doing when my R comes is swapping the oem (Valeo) wiper blades with a set of Bosch Aerotwins.  Is that madness too  :tongue:  :laugh:

Yes, completely nuts. If the wipers squeak/judder/smear, then of course, try swapping them out. In my experience it's not so much the wiper blades that the problem, it's much more likely to be an issue with some containment/dirt on the windscreen. I've had the problem with my last 2 cars and no amount of wiper blade swapping solved it. A can of brasso and copious amounts of elbow grease did fix it though!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 14 April 2015, 16:30

Quote from: Booth11 on 14 April 2015, 15:31

Anyway, never mind the Bridgestone tyres, first thing I'll be doing when my R comes is swapping the oem (Valeo) wiper blades with a set of Bosch Aerotwins.  Is that madness too  :tongue:  :laugh:

It is great to have ladies on the forum who know their stuff.

The R Forum also has one: AgentFruit. She is so with-it. She is on her third R!

First R in DBP had a few faults and a dent, the removal of which required a re-spray of the boot lid so was allowed to keep it until the next order arrived. Second R in DBP had a rear bumper which glowed Dark Blue in sunlight, so was rejected on inspection. Third R in Night Blue is perfect, which she collected 12th April so had one year's motoring with the first one!

Oh, and she changed her wipers immediately to Bosch!

And there is also Jenny19 who also appears to be pretty clued up.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 14 April 2015, 17:02

Quote from: Booth11 on 14 April 2015, 15:31

Anyway, never mind the Bridgestone tyres, first thing I'll be doing when my R comes is swapping the oem (Valeo) wiper blades with a set of Bosch Aerotwins.  Is that madness too  :tongue:  :laugh:

I've been doing that on day 1 since the 2nd MK5 Golf, right the way through to now, the OEM Valeo ones are sh!te - I always get a banana shaped smear on the downstroke on the driver side around the arm knuckle.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 14 April 2015, 17:02

Quote from: JoeGTI on 14 April 2015, 16:16

Quote from: Booth11 on 14 April 2015, 15:31

Anyway, never mind the Bridgestone tyres, first thing I'll be doing when my R comes is swapping the oem (Valeo) wiper blades with a set of Bosch Aerotwins.  Is that madness too  :tongue:  :laugh:

Yes, completely nuts. If the wipers squeak/judder/smear, then of course, try swapping them out. In my experience it's not so much the wiper blades that the problem, it's much more likely to be an issue with some containment/dirt on the windscreen. I've had the problem with my last 2 cars and no amount of wiper blade swapping solved it. A can of brasso and copious amounts of elbow grease did fix it though!

As with everything ETTO.  But going on my past experience of Valeo wipers (on various GTI's), for the sake of a few quid I'd rather just stick Bosch Aerotwins on from the off.  I keep my car very clean so build up of dirt has not been the cause of judder in the past.

The Bridgestone's I'm willing to give a proper chance, after all there's a big difference between the cost of a set of wiper blades and a decent set of 19" rubber.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 14 April 2015, 17:23

Quote from: Booth11 on 14 April 2015, 17:02

Quote from: JoeGTI on 14 April 2015, 16:16

Quote from: Booth11 on 14 April 2015, 15:31

Anyway, never mind the Bridgestone tyres, first thing I'll be doing when my R comes is swapping the oem (Valeo) wiper blades with a set of Bosch Aerotwins.  Is that madness too  :tongue:  :laugh:

Yes, completely nuts. If the wipers squeak/judder/smear, then of course, try swapping them out. In my experience it's not so much the wiper blades that the problem, it's much more likely to be an issue with some containment/dirt on the windscreen. I've had the problem with my last 2 cars and no amount of wiper blade swapping solved it. A can of brasso and copious amounts of elbow grease did fix it though!

As with everything ETTO.  But going on my past experience of Valeo wipers (on various GTI's), for the sake of a few quid I'd rather just stick Bosch Aerotwins on from the off.  I keep my car very clean so build up of dirt has not been the cause of judder in the past.

The Bridgestone's I'm willing to give a proper chance, after all there's a big difference between the cost of a set of wiper blades and a decent set of 19" rubber.

Oh believe me, I keep my car spotlessly clean too. Both my MK6 and MK7 had terrible squeaky wipers from the day I collected them from the dealers. I tried multiple wiper swaps (both Valeo and Bosch Aero Twin) and they'd help a little bit for a while but the squeaking would return. I eventually narrowed the problem down to some kind of polish/wax residue that was on the screen that would not budge without serious effort. Totally squeak free today.

EDIT: On the MK6 it was actually a Windscreen change (for an entirely separate problem) that fixed my squeaks!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GolfTi on 14 April 2015, 17:25

The original wipers were very poor. A constant smear right in front of your eyes and noisy.

Bosch aeros are perfect, smear free and quiet.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 14 April 2015, 17:33

I think champion ones are better, why wouldnt you trust a manufacturer who makes brake discs too! (sorry just stirring now :evil:)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 14 April 2015, 17:37

Just to add my two pence worth !!
I have had Bridgestones on both my Mk7 Golf GTI & R and apart from road noise (probably more so on the R with painted on 19" tyres) not had any tramping under acceleration to speak of and not felt that they were about to let go any second either. Unless you drive everywhere like you stole it or treat it like a hire car I can't see how quite a few on here are convinced they are about to get on first name terms with St Peter !!
Also from my own experience the wipers on both have been absolutely fine and smear and judder free and I have not felt the need to change them unlike the untold misery of the wipers on the Scirocco's I had  :angry:
All is well in the rose garden  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 14 April 2015, 17:54

I'm very happy for those of you who have no issues with your oem wipers, or have managed to resolve issues with a good clean.

I will be putting Aerotwins on my car, crazy or not.  If they start juddering, you'll all be the first to know.  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 14 April 2015, 18:06

Quote from: Booth11 on 14 April 2015, 17:54

I'm very happy for those of you who have no issues with your oem wipers, or have managed to resolve issues with a good clean.

I will be putting Aerotwins on my car, crazy or not.  If they start juddering, you'll all be the first to know.  :wink:

They will be my replacement wiper when the time comes due to the favourable reviews not just from this forum  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 14 April 2015, 18:09

Whip the OEM ones off on day one, put them in the Bosch Aerotwin box, refit when you sell the car on.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 14 April 2015, 18:10

Just to add my 2penith but the Bosch aerotwins I have on mine are utter garbage and have been from day 1. The original wipers were rubbish for about a month and then eventually bedded in and were great. The replacement Bosch ones have never bedded in no matter how much cleaning they have had or the windscreen.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 14 April 2015, 18:57

Quote from: mcmaddy on 14 April 2015, 18:10

Just to add my 2penith but the Bosch aerotwins I have on mine are utter garbage and have been from day 1. The original wipers were rubbish for about a month and then eventually bedded in and were great. The replacement Bosch ones have never bedded in no matter how much cleaning they have had or the windscreen.

Well when you eventually need to replace your oem ones, I'll have a new set of Valeo's up for the asking in about 4 months time  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 14 April 2015, 20:05

No tramping or juddering from my rubbers. Early days.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 14 April 2015, 20:47

Quote from: am1w on 14 April 2015, 20:05

No tramping or juddering from my rubbers. Early days.

Nice to know you are happy with some things on your R  :kiss:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 14 April 2015, 21:02

Quote from: Booth11 on 14 April 2015, 20:47

Quote from: am1w on 14 April 2015, 20:05

No tramping or juddering from my rubbers. Early days.

Nice to know you are happy with some things on your R  :kiss:

I am full of delightful surprises. :kiss:

There are only 2 items that need attention:
(1) Re-alignment of the front passenger door.
(2) Disconnecting the Soundaktor.

I am seeing the Warranty Manager this Thursday. Time at my convenience. I've known him for 6 years. He'll call out Master Tech.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 14 April 2015, 21:33

Quote from: am1w on 14 April 2015, 21:02

Quote from: Booth11 on 14 April 2015, 20:47

Quote from: am1w on 14 April 2015, 20:05

No tramping or juddering from my rubbers. Early days.

Nice to know you are happy with some things on your R  :kiss:

I am full of delightful surprises. :kiss:

There are only 2 items that need attention:
(1) Re-alignment of the front passenger door.
(2) Disconnecting the Soundaktor.

I am seeing the Warranty Manager this Thursday. Time at my convenience. I've known him for 6 years. He'll call out Master Tech.

No lowly workshop grunt for you  :laugh:

Hope the door gets rectified to your satisfaction.  Let us have your thoughts on the absence of the Marmite Soundkator  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 14 April 2015, 21:36

finally got round to doing the VCDS on the soundaktor but not driven it, goodies dispatched from tweaks so will get a drive tomorrow, also done the brake light one

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 14 April 2015, 21:51

Quote from: wigit on 14 April 2015, 21:36

finally got round to doing the VCDS on the soundaktor but not driven it, goodies dispatched from tweaks so will get a drive tomorrow, also done the brake light one

Have you turned the Soundkator down, or off?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 14 April 2015, 21:53

off at the moment, its a 4 pot turbo i won't lose any sleep

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 14 April 2015, 22:02

Quote from: wigit on 14 April 2015, 21:53

off at the moment, its a 4 pot turbo i won't lose any sleep

Ta, just wondered as many just turn it down to say 25%. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 14 April 2015, 22:34

we'll see the R600 intake gives a more throaty sound

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 15 April 2015, 08:36

Quote from: Booth11 on 14 April 2015, 20:47

Quote from: am1w on 14 April 2015, 20:05

No tramping or juddering from my rubbers. Early days.

Nice to know you are happy with some things on your R  :kiss:

I'd imagine getting an R to tramp is extremely difficult, even with poor rubber, due to the 4WD system.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 15 April 2015, 08:41

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 15 April 2015, 08:36

Quote from: Booth11 on 14 April 2015, 20:47

Quote from: am1w on 14 April 2015, 20:05

No tramping or juddering from my rubbers. Early days.

Nice to know you are happy with some things on your R  :kiss:

I'd imagine getting an R to tramp is extremely difficult, even with poor rubber, due to the 4WD system.

I expect someone might manage it  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 15 April 2015, 09:09

Quote from: Booth11 on 15 April 2015, 08:41

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 15 April 2015, 08:36

Quote from: Booth11 on 14 April 2015, 20:47

Quote from: am1w on 14 April 2015, 20:05

No tramping or juddering from my rubbers. Early days.

Nice to know you are happy with some things on your R  :kiss:

I'd imagine getting an R to tramp is extremely difficult, even with poor rubber, due to the 4WD system.

I expect someone might manage it  :laugh:

Maybe I might try, to burn through that Bridgestone rubber quicker if no one is interested in buying my tyres straight off the new car.  :whistle: Seriously though, 4WD is my main reason for getting the R rather than sticking with a DTUK'd GTD. That and availability of Lapiz blue - there's 6 GTDs within a 5 minute walk of my house and they're all 5 door TR like mine.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 15 April 2015, 09:18

not even a little eager to have a bit of noise as well....?  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 15 April 2015, 09:20

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 15 April 2015, 09:09

Maybe I might try, to burn through that Bridgestone rubber quicker if no one is interested in buying my tyres straight off the new car.  :whistle: Seriously though, 4WD is my main reason for getting the R rather than sticking with a DTUK'd GTD. That and availability of Lapiz blue - there's 6 GTDs within a 5 minute walk of my house and they're all 5 door TR like mine.

Go for it MH!  and if you manage it, I'll do the same to speed up the death of the Tombstones!!

I've seen only one lone R round here and that was white.  There's a dearth of GTI's and R's down this way, but every time I go up north (I come from Halifax W.Yorks) I see loads.  Obviously northerners have better taste than southerners  :wink: OR southerners can afford better cars* :evil: :grin:


* Actually there tends to be more bog standard cars down here, nobody can afford a really good car as they get cleaned out buying a house  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 15 April 2015, 09:52

Quote from: Booth11 on 15 April 2015, 09:20

Actually there tends to be more bog standard cars down here, nobody can afford a really good car as they get cleaned out buying a house  :wink:

That is so true, I spent the 2nd half of my childhood down Southampton, and moved back up to the North East as soon as I was able to. All of my School mates from down there drive around in bangers as they have to spend about 60% more than me to own a house comparable to mine.

When I roll up down there in a new VW and have some money for going out, they think i'm rich! Then they say things like "it's grim up North" because they think everyone lives like they're from a Catherine Cookson ITV drama (living in a little stone miners cottage, drinking every night, fighting on the walk home from the pub etc). Horden/Blackhall/Easington is still like that!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 15 April 2015, 10:01

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 15 April 2015, 09:52

Quote from: Booth11 on 15 April 2015, 09:20

Actually there tends to be more bog standard cars down here, nobody can afford a really good car as they get cleaned out buying a house  :wink:

That is so true, I spent the 2nd half of my childhood down Southampton, and moved back up to the North East as soon as I was able to. All of my School mates from down there drive around in bangers as they have to spend about 60% more than me to own a house comparable to mine.

When I roll up down there in a new VW and have some money for going out, they think i'm rich! Then they say things like "it's grim up North" because they think everyone lives like they're from a Catherine Cookson ITV drama (living in a little stone miners cottage, drinking every night, fighting on the walk home from the pub etc). Horden/Blackhall/Easington is still like that!

Yes, damn you wealthy northerners, coming down here with your fancy cars and pockets full of cash, lol.

I've been down south (here and West Country) since 1985, but you know what they say, "you can take the girl out of Yorkshire, but......" 

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 15 April 2015, 09:52

drinking every night, fighting on the walk home from the pub etc). Horden/Blackhall/Easington is still like that!

That brings a village round here to mind, but I won't say where just in case it's someone's beloved home town  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: charv94 on 15 April 2015, 11:15

I'd still choose the south  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 15 April 2015, 11:23

Quote from: charv94 on 15 April 2015, 11:15

I'd still choose the south  :wink:

But only for the weather :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: PeterWynne on 15 April 2015, 11:34

I was over in Canterbury at the weekend, went to Whitstable - Ramsgate - Dungeness.. Lovely area - noticeably poor customer service in bars / restaurants tho :) wished I was driving my car instead of the Fiat 500 hire car..

In Golf news.. I did my first night driving last night - somehow managed to stay indoors for the last 3 weeks during the hours of darkness.. The surroundings inside the car at night time are lovely - I hadn't noticed the lighting before..
It was raining on my way back - the G1 ClearVision http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/engine-and-exterior/glass-cleaners-sealants/gtechniq-g1-clearvision-smart-glass/prod_881.html (http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/engine-and-exterior/glass-cleaners-sealants/gtechniq-g1-clearvision-smart-glass/prod_881.html) I'd put on is amazing.. I was on an unlit road - in heavy rain - doing 60+mph, I could hear the rain - but had no need for windscreen wipers at all - vision was completely clear..

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 15 April 2015, 12:03

Quote from: PeterWynne on 15 April 2015, 11:34

I was over in Canterbury at the weekend, went to Whitstable - Ramsgate - Dungeness.. Lovely area - noticeably poor customer service in bars / restaurants tho :) wished I was driving my car instead of the Fiat 500 hire car..

In Golf news.. I did my first night driving last night - somehow managed to stay indoors for the last 3 weeks during the hours of darkness.. The surroundings inside the car at night time are lovely - I hadn't noticed the lighting before..
It was raining on my way back - the G1 ClearVision http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/engine-and-exterior/glass-cleaners-sealants/gtechniq-g1-clearvision-smart-glass/prod_881.html (http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/engine-and-exterior/glass-cleaners-sealants/gtechniq-g1-clearvision-smart-glass/prod_881.html) I'd put on is amazing.. I was on an unlit road - in heavy rain - doing 60+mph, I could hear the rain - but had no need for windscreen wipers at all - vision was completely clear..

Peter, Canterbury area is quite pleasant.  I'm in Whitstsble myself today with my daughter enjoying an ice-cream on the sunny beach.

The Clear Vision sounds good but in the interests of keeping my Bosch wiper blades judder free I never use any products on the windscreen  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: PeterWynne on 15 April 2015, 12:06

Whitstable was lovely last Thursday when we visited - very cold though with the fog - we sat on the beach for about 30 seconds then scarpered for a coffee  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 15 April 2015, 13:27

Quote from: GrahamFR on 15 April 2015, 11:23

Quote from: charv94 on 15 April 2015, 11:15

I'd still choose the south  :wink:

But only for the weather :smiley:

Can't argue with you on the weather. I have a lovely view over the mouth of the Tyne from my house, but it's so windy most of the time. I did get sunburnt last week on a walk through the South Shields riverfront.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JBirchy on 15 April 2015, 13:29

Gave her the detailing treatment over the weekend, coated in SiRamik SC15 Surface Coat. Then drove over 700 miles across Monday and Tuesday on a business trip to Norfolk/Norwich and back, smashing through the 16k mile barrier along the way. I love doing big miles in it, so capable and comfortable, averaging an impressive 42mpg (with many full throttle overtaking moves coming back up the A17!)

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/birchyboy87/PH14%20FHJ%20Mk7%20GTI/2015%20Spring%20Detail/1991FAE2-2B67-484C-B087-8EE90B524D3A_zps6qfio9r0.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/birchyboy87/media/PH14%20FHJ%20Mk7%20GTI/2015%20Spring%20Detail/1991FAE2-2B67-484C-B087-8EE90B524D3A_zps6qfio9r0.jpg.html)

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/birchyboy87/PH14%20FHJ%20Mk7%20GTI/2015%20Spring%20Detail/853D5295-68D3-4BF4-BF4B-C1C7FC0A6B32_zpslyqvxhwp.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/birchyboy87/media/PH14%20FHJ%20Mk7%20GTI/2015%20Spring%20Detail/853D5295-68D3-4BF4-BF4B-C1C7FC0A6B32_zpslyqvxhwp.jpg.html)

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/birchyboy87/PH14%20FHJ%20Mk7%20GTI/2015%20Spring%20Detail/96549310-1ACC-4BAA-B646-F008F50882DA_zpsegao8bou.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/birchyboy87/media/PH14%20FHJ%20Mk7%20GTI/2015%20Spring%20Detail/96549310-1ACC-4BAA-B646-F008F50882DA_zpsegao8bou.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 15 April 2015, 13:31

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 15 April 2015, 13:27

Quote from: GrahamFR on 15 April 2015, 11:23

Quote from: charv94 on 15 April 2015, 11:15

I'd still choose the south  :wink:

But only for the weather :smiley:

Can't argue with you on the weather. I have a lovely view over the mouth of the Tyne from my house, but it's so windy most of the time. I did get sunburnt last week on a walk through the South Shields riverfront.

You sure that wasnt someone trying to firebomb you  :wink:

well I am in St. Albans today, its like 22c, just a shame im in an office and not outside working on a tan :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 15 April 2015, 16:29

Quote from: GrahamFR on 15 April 2015, 13:31

You sure that wasnt someone trying to firebomb you  :wink:

No, I didn't quite walk to Jarrow before getting on the Shields Ferry back to North Shields.  :wink:  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JamesR27 on 15 April 2015, 20:53

Quote from: JBirchy on 15 April 2015, 13:29

Gave her the detailing treatment over the weekend, coated in SiRamik SC15 Surface Coat.

Looks good mate, I have just picked mine up with its SC15 Surface coat and the looks driving back. My 2 favourite shots

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v285/JamesRees/55dd3117dd4c50d4a37104d58cf69182_zpspeb8ewnq.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v285/JamesRees/72d5ada47b3478470122519e6161ef83_zpsxubisany.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gung-Ho on 15 April 2015, 21:38

Finally got round to replacing my pot hole damaged "Santiagos" with a set of temporary 19" "Cadiz"

(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss268/Gung-Ho_2009/Mobile%20Uploads/image_2.jpg) (http://s582.photobucket.com/user/Gung-Ho_2009/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_2.jpg.html)


(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss268/Gung-Ho_2009/Mobile%20Uploads/image_1.jpg) (http://s582.photobucket.com/user/Gung-Ho_2009/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_1.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 15 April 2015, 23:23

Suffered from my first Audi envy moment when I saw a new Q3 tonight with a weird animated rear turn indicator.

I hate those cars but that indicator was so damned cool!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jimble on 15 April 2015, 23:37

Quote from: fredgroves on 15 April 2015, 23:23

Suffered from my first Audi envy moment when I saw a new Q3 tonight with a weird animated rear turn indicator.

I hate those cars but that indicator was so damned cool!

I had a mini crisis when i saw the new TT do that! 8)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MAW73 on 16 April 2015, 08:51

Quote from: JamesR27 on 15 April 2015, 20:53

Quote from: JBirchy on 15 April 2015, 13:29

Gave her the detailing treatment over the weekend, coated in SiRamik SC15 Surface Coat.

Looks good nice mate, I have just picked mine up with its SC15 Surface coat and the looks driving back. My 2 favourite shots

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v285/JamesRees/55dd3117dd4c50d4a37104d58cf69182_zpspeb8ewnq.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v285/JamesRees/72d5ada47b3478470122519e6161ef83_zpsxubisany.jpg)

That looks superb. Really tempted to buy the Mrs one of these when her PCP is up on the Audi A1 S line in a couple of years. I've always fancied the carbon grey, it would be a great excuse to get a GTI back on my drive.

It would break my heart though seeing my Mrs scuff those lovely diamond cut alloys on the GTI though ( like she's done in the Audi to the Rotor diamond cut alloys  :sick: ).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 16 April 2015, 09:31

Quote from: MAW73 on 16 April 2015, 08:51

It would break my heart though seeing my Mrs scuff those lovely diamond cut alloys on the GTI though ( like she's done in the Audi to the Rotor diamond cut alloys  :sick: ).

You need some double sided tape and four of her favourite things (shoes/hangbags/teddy bears) and tape one to each wheel before she leaves.

She'll take a bit more care if her Jimmy Choos are in the firing line!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MAW73 on 17 April 2015, 15:33

Quote from: fredgroves on 16 April 2015, 09:31

Quote from: MAW73 on 16 April 2015, 08:51

It would break my heart though seeing my Mrs scuff those lovely diamond cut alloys on the GTI though ( like she's done in the Audi to the Rotor diamond cut alloys  :sick: ).

You need some double sided tape and four of her favourite things (shoes/hangbags/teddy bears) and tape one to each wheel before she leaves.

She'll take a bit more care if her Jimmy Choos are in the firing line!

 :laugh: that's a great idea

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snooze on 17 April 2015, 21:14

Quote from: JamesR27 on 15 April 2015, 20:53

Quote from: JBirchy on 15 April 2015, 13:29

Gave her the detailing treatment over the weekend, coated in SiRamik SC15 Surface Coat.

Looks good mate, I have just picked mine up with its SC15 Surface coat and the looks driving back. My 2 favourite shots

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v285/JamesRees/55dd3117dd4c50d4a37104d58cf69182_zpspeb8ewnq.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v285/JamesRees/72d5ada47b3478470122519e6161ef83_zpsxubisany.jpg)

Wow that looks immense! I've got a Carbon Grey 3dr on its way to me. BW19.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 17 April 2015, 21:45

Quote from: Snooze on 17 April 2015, 21:14

Wow that looks immense! I've got a Carbon Grey 3dr on its way to me. BW19.

Glad you changed to Carbon Grey now Snooze?  JamesR27 has set the bar very high, looks awesome  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 17 April 2015, 21:48

All you guys, JBirchy, Gung Ho, JamesR27, and anyone else who has done a spot of recent detailing, all you need is some before pics  :whistle: 

and then step this way...

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=273555.0

Or anyone planning to do a detail in next 4 weeks  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JamesR27 on 17 April 2015, 22:34

Quote from: Booth11 on 17 April 2015, 21:48

All you guys, JBirchy, Gung Ho, JamesR27, and anyone else who has done a spot of recent detailing, all you need is some before pics  :whistle: 

and then step this way...

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=273555.0

Or anyone planning to do a detail in next 4 weeks  :smiley:

I would not feel right adding mine as I got a pro to do mine as I wanted a glass coating putting on mine.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snooze on 17 April 2015, 23:03

Quote from: Booth11 on 17 April 2015, 21:45

Quote from: Snooze on 17 April 2015, 21:14

Wow that looks immense! I've got a Carbon Grey 3dr on its way to me. BW19.

Glad you changed to Carbon Grey now Snooze?  JamesR27 has set the bar very high, looks awesome  :cool:

Without a doubt booth. I was thinking today perhaps I should have gone dbp whilst admiring my Mk6, but after seeing James' I'm v glad I went carbon grey.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 17 April 2015, 23:16

Quote from: JamesR27 on 17 April 2015, 22:34

Quote from: Booth11 on 17 April 2015, 21:48

All you guys, JBirchy, Gung Ho, JamesR27, and anyone else who has done a spot of recent detailing, all you need is some before pics  :whistle: 

and then step this way...

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=273555.0

Or anyone planning to do a detail in next 4 weeks  :smiley:

I would not feel right adding mine as I got a pro to do mine as I wanted a glass coating putting on mine.

Fair enough.  Mind you it'll get dirty again soon enough and need a good wash....that counts as detailing (if you do it yourself that is) :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JamesR27 on 18 April 2015, 08:16

Quote from: Booth11 on 17 April 2015, 23:16

Quote from: JamesR27 on 17 April 2015, 22:34

Quote from: Booth11 on 17 April 2015, 21:48

All you guys, JBirchy, Gung Ho, JamesR27, and anyone else who has done a spot of recent detailing, all you need is some before pics  :whistle: 

and then step this way...

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=273555.0

Or anyone planning to do a detail in next 4 weeks  :smiley:

I would not feel right adding mine as I got a pro to do mine as I wanted a glass coating putting on mine.

Fair enough.  Mind you it'll get dirty again soon enough and need a good wash....that counts as detailing (if you do it yourself that is) :whistle:

Haha I definately wash it myself. I was just happy he gave me some compliments on my wash regime which included using wowo wash mitt

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 18 April 2015, 09:42

Quote from: Snooze on 17 April 2015, 23:03

Quote from: Booth11 on 17 April 2015, 21:45

Quote from: Snooze on 17 April 2015, 21:14

Wow that looks immense! I've got a Carbon Grey 3dr on its way to me. BW19.

Glad you changed to Carbon Grey now Snooze?  JamesR27 has set the bar very high, looks awesome  :cool:

Without a doubt booth. I was thinking today perhaps I should have gone dbp whilst admiring my Mk6, but after seeing James' I'm v glad I went carbon grey.

Here's a couple more of my now departed Carbon Grey GTI PP to whet your whistle  :laugh:

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/imagejpg1_zps5da348d1.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/imagejpg1_zps5da348d1.jpg.html)

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/imagejpg1_zps366a13dd.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/imagejpg1_zps366a13dd.jpg.html)

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/imagejpg18_zpsce07b1be.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/imagejpg18_zpsce07b1be.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snooze on 18 April 2015, 11:27

Looks great JB. Why did u get rid?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 18 April 2015, 13:58

Quote from: Snooze on 18 April 2015, 11:27

Looks great JB. Why did u get rid?

I had an itch to scratch !!!
Check my signature  :whistle: :whistle:




http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=272632.0

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snooze on 18 April 2015, 14:04

I see. The R looks even better. Gd choice!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Damo66 on 18 April 2015, 21:09

Cleaned, polished and found my first stone chip

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JamesR27 on 18 April 2015, 21:27

Quote from: Damo66 on 18 April 2015, 21:09

Cleaned, polished and found my first stone chip

Always gutting the 1st one but hopefully you won't get to many more.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ffrank on 21 April 2015, 15:42

Fell in love with her Night Blue ways again, hello sun  :cool:
(http://i.imgur.com/r72MlX1.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: phope on 23 April 2015, 19:30

Got to fit the spare tyre  :rolleyes:

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y223/phope1/IMG_0299_zpsiiq3gl3f.jpg)

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y223/phope1/IMG_0290_zps6eyosgzj.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mark V GTD on 23 April 2015, 21:40

Hopefully thats repairable - tyre looks pretty new....

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: PeterWynne on 24 April 2015, 08:56

Got my car back last night after being back with the dealer again to fit a towbar (removable - invisible with new diffuser)..
I had a scirocco loaner, it made me appreciate my GTD even more.. The scirocco is nimble - but it was the 1.4 tsi, the turbo on it supplies the power very randomly - 1st and 2nd gear are very on and off making it pretty unpleasant to drive..

After a wash last night (it was covered in dust from the workshop it'd been sitting in for 2 days), I took my GTD for a spin - it really seems to have opened up a bit more.. 600 miles on the clock and it's definitely got more bite. I've to drive down to Dublin later tonight, am really looking forward to it :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 24 April 2015, 09:18

Quote from: Mark V GTD on 23 April 2015, 21:40

Hopefully thats repairable - tyre looks pretty new....

If its a Bridgestone.... perfect excuse to bin it!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gingernick on 24 April 2015, 11:36

anybody fitted any sort of protection to the top of the bumper below the boot..already got a few small scuffs and was wondering how much a clear film protector would cost

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 24 April 2015, 11:46

Quote from: Gingernick on 24 April 2015, 11:36

anybody fitted any sort of protection to the top of the bumper below the boot..already got a few small scuffs and was wondering how much a clear film protector would cost

ebay is ya boy mate, you have three options really:

Clear http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Clear-Film-rear-Bumper-Protector-VW-Golf-MK7-Estate-Extra-Strong-/281653869277?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4193e0fadd

Black http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Golf-MK7-Carbon-Style-rear-Bumper-Protector-/221747897894?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item33a1346626

OR Shiney http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stainless-steel-Rear-Bumper-Protector-sill-plate-cover-for-VW-Golf-MK7-VII-13-14-/191235815091?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2c868af6b3
not sure how it looks with the boot shut though

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ashasg03 on 24 April 2015, 11:56

i am refereshing the tracker everyday for my GTD ordered on 30th march and still showing waiting for factory :( really hope i dont have to wait till september

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 24 April 2015, 12:21

Quote from: ashasg03 on 24 April 2015, 11:56

i am refereshing the tracker everyday for my GTD ordered on 30th march and still showing waiting for factory :( really hope i dont have to wait till september

Might as well wait for the 65 plate now tho

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 24 April 2015, 13:32

Quote from: phope on 23 April 2015, 19:30

Got to fit the spare tyre  :rolleyes:

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y223/phope1/IMG_0299_zpsiiq3gl3f.jpg)

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y223/phope1/IMG_0290_zps6eyosgzj.jpg)

Whatever you do, watch the tyre fitter like a hawk - they seem to have an annoying habit of using the wheel (on the fitting machine) as a table to look at the puncture. They did it to mine and scratched the front of the wheel quite badly.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: phope on 24 April 2015, 16:52

Quote from: fredgroves on 24 April 2015, 09:18

Quote from: Mark V GTD on 23 April 2015, 21:40

Hopefully thats repairable - tyre looks pretty new....

If its a Bridgestone.... perfect excuse to bin it!

It's a Conti - repaired today for £20 :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 24 April 2015, 18:04

Quote from: PeterWynne on 24 April 2015, 08:56

Got my car back last night after being back with the dealer again to fit a towbar (removable - invisible with new diffuser)..
I had a scirocco loaner, it made me appreciate my GTD even more.. The scirocco is nimble - but it was the 1.4 tsi, the turbo on it supplies the power very randomly - 1st and 2nd gear are very on and off making it pretty unpleasant to drive..

After a wash last night (it was covered in dust from the workshop it'd been sitting in for 2 days), I took my GTD for a spin - it really seems to have opened up a bit more.. 600 miles on the clock and it's definitely got more bite. I've to drive down to Dublin later tonight, am really looking forward to it :)

any pictures please?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 24 April 2015, 18:06

Quote from: phope on 24 April 2015, 16:52

Quote from: fredgroves on 24 April 2015, 09:18

Quote from: Mark V GTD on 23 April 2015, 21:40

Hopefully thats repairable - tyre looks pretty new....

If its a Bridgestone.... perfect excuse to bin it!

It's a Conti - repaired today for £20 :)

do people realise you get free puncture repairs from vw dealers or is this just my dealership up here?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: phope on 24 April 2015, 18:40

Quote from: Gnasher on 24 April 2015, 13:32

Whatever you do, watch the tyre fitter like a hawk - they seem to have an annoying habit of using the wheel (on the fitting machine) as a table to look at the puncture. They did it to mine and scratched the front of the wheel quite badly.

I know the manager at the local Kwik Fit and he did it personally this morning just to make sure  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 24 April 2015, 21:32

Quote from: mcmaddy on 24 April 2015, 18:06

Quote from: phope on 24 April 2015, 16:52

Quote from: fredgroves on 24 April 2015, 09:18

Quote from: Mark V GTD on 23 April 2015, 21:40

Hopefully thats repairable - tyre looks pretty new....

If its a Bridgestone.... perfect excuse to bin it!

It's a Conti - repaired today for £20 :)

do people realise you get free puncture repairs from vw dealers or is this just my dealership up here?

Might just be a "Pulman club" perk.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 24 April 2015, 22:09

Free puncture repairs at my local Arnold Clark as well.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Blades72 on 03 May 2015, 11:08

(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag133/Blades1972/11071075_10153017543728141_685093822078003445_n_zpsoe1f2cvq.jpg)

Took the Groom to his wedding!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mark V GTD on 03 May 2015, 11:24

Quote from: ashasg03 on 24 April 2015, 11:56

i am refereshing the tracker everyday for my GTD ordered on 30th march and still showing waiting for factory :( really hope i dont have to wait till september

Would have though this would turn up late July or early August...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 03 May 2015, 11:39

Took the car in for a service the other day and told there is a recall on the rear window spoilers.
I told them mine are rock solid and I don't want them changed to which they said they would get fined by VW if this wasn't carried out!!
Is this true?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 03 May 2015, 11:41

I wonder what they'd say if you'd already removed them like some others have. Sounds a bit bs to me.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 03 May 2015, 11:47

Quote from: Blades72 on 03 May 2015, 11:08

Took the Groom to his wedding!

Awesome!  :cool:

Quote from: p3asa on 03 May 2015, 11:39

Took the car in for a service the other day and told there is a recall on the rear window spoilers.
I told them mine are rock solid and I don't want them changed to which they said they would get fined by VW if this wasn't carried out!!
Is this true?

I bet that if they were rock solid the dealer would claim they'd replaced them to VW and not bother.
Mine are still solid after a year and a half but I'd be glad to have new ones as mine look a bit swirly now (sorry Mme B)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 03 May 2015, 12:37

Mine are solid but lined up very poorly.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 04 May 2015, 08:13

Actually noticed mine were starting to come away a bit so this is good news to me

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 04 May 2015, 11:32

Quote from: mcmaddy on 03 May 2015, 12:37

Mine are solid but lined up very poorly.

What part is poorly lined up?
The top of mine don't lie flush with my rear spoiler but I'm not sure if that is the way its meant to be.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 04 May 2015, 13:57

Quote from: Blades72 on 03 May 2015, 11:08

(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag133/Blades1972/11071075_10153017543728141_685093822078003445_n_zpsoe1f2cvq.jpg)

Took the Groom to his wedding!

Used to live (and probably will again) just round the corner from where that photo was taken - there'll be another white GTI in the area!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 05 May 2015, 22:22

Well I laid my hands on a Lapiz R today, but it's only a 1:43 model from the VW GROUP FORUM centre in Berlin, €40 - puzzlingly €10 more than the Red GTI model that looks just as detailed, I guess that's the premium for metallic paint and pano sunroof translated for the model.

The Forum was really disappointing, it's about a quarter of the size it used to be, and despite VW being prominently displayed on the signage, only 1 VW vehicle was present.

Of the paltry 12 vehicles on display (2 of which were motorbikes), the only VW present was the WRC Polo R. The Bugatti Veyron was there, as was a Lamborghini Guillardo, a Bentley Continental, Porsche 911 and the new Audi RS3.  Everything else was very mundane -Seat Exeo, Seat Mii,  Skoda Fabia, Skoda Superb.

The available range of VW group merchandise was poor too. I expected to be able to get hold of everything on the Germans VW site and same for the other marques. Apart from the impressive range of the car models themselves (maybe 150 different models), mugs, key rings etc were in short supply. Not even a GTI mug, let alone thermos stainless mugs (sorry Chris). Bought a plain chrome VW roundel keyring and the wife got an enamelled camper van keyring in addition to my R.

Not a patch on the old place that had an example of every VAG model on display to see. Luckily the nearby Gendarmarkt had plenty of places to sit outside for a drink.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 05 May 2015, 23:06

Ordered some black R badge skins to tone down the front and rear

Ordered a tyre rack given i seem to be amassing alloys at the moment

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 05 May 2015, 23:38

Quote from: wigit on 05 May 2015, 23:06

Ordered some black R badge skins to tone down the front and rear

For your Lapiz?  Could be a good look with the black mirrors and lip.  Need to see pics when they're on  :smiley:  Wonder what they'd look like on the night blue, could work?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 06 May 2015, 00:34

we'll see how many turn up as a few may be added to the nb :)

black will be nicely understated

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gazza on 09 May 2015, 07:36

Had mine at the dealers to get a start/stop error sorted. Turned out to be a faulty G608 sensor.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 09 May 2015, 19:18

Fitted the front and side badge skins on the R, went for black and happy with the results

Also put a few heat cycles through the 360mm VWR so pots, made a huge difference and car is more balanced

Pics tomorrow

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mk7gti on 10 May 2015, 18:32

New tires fitted :smiley:

Two Sport Contact 5's to replace my original Sport Contact 2's.

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/23724295/Golf%20Forum/MK7%20Golf%20GTI/New%20Tire.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Tornado8 on 12 May 2015, 20:33

Removed crankcase breather from turbo intake, blocked off at turbo intake and attached hose to vent breather down the back of the engine. This is known as the elephant mod on the Skoda forum. I know it sounds a little weird but it does improve the throttle response and gets more cold air into the turbo. Try it as an experiment and let me know what you think :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 12 May 2015, 20:41

I'm always up for crazy tuning crap, any pics to compliment? :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Tornado8 on 12 May 2015, 21:16

Sorry no. But I think you'll be pleasantly surprised if you try it. I found a cap to go over the turbo inlet pipe and just extended the crankcase pipe(without mangling it) so that I can return to stock if required. :nerd:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Tornado8 on 14 May 2015, 21:26

Quote from: Tornado8 on 12 May 2015, 20:33

Removed crankcase breather from turbo intake, blocked off at turbo intake and attached hose to vent breather down the back of the engine. This is known as the elephant mod on the Skoda forum. I know it sounds a little weird but it does improve the throttle response and gets more cold air into the turbo. Try it as an experiment and let me know what you think :smiley:

Well I spoke to a Revo installer and he told me to go back to stock as the ECU will get confused. So to be safe I have done so. Not all ideas work then :embarrassed:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 19 May 2015, 09:51

today me and my mk7 won 2 tickets to Goodwood via the Audi RS3 competition! Lets see if they sell me one while i'm there :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 19 May 2015, 11:15

What was the competition?

"In no more than two words, try to think of a reason why you'd not want a RS3"

The winning entry.... Golf R420 :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 19 May 2015, 11:19

I can't find Jackie Treehorn's post regarding lighting up the rear door strips on his car. I have searched but to no avail.

I would like to light up my R's rear strips.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 19 May 2015, 11:30

Me too on my GTD. You say someone has actually done this ?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 19 May 2015, 11:52

Quote from: fredgroves on 19 May 2015, 11:15

What was the competition?

"In no more than two words, try to think of a reason why you'd not want a RS3"

The winning entry.... Golf R420 :)

Think I just registered my interest in the RS3, I just wanted to know when it was on the configurator tbh but hey winner winner chicken dinner! Goodwood is a hell of a long way though, but im guessing its worth it?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 19 May 2015, 13:07

Quote from: am1w on 19 May 2015, 11:19

I can't find Jackie Treehorn's post regarding lighting up the rear door strips on his car. I have searched but to no avail.

I would like to light up my R's rear strips.

That would be a great mod Asker if it's fairly simple to do. It's surprising that on a £30k plus car that you only get the feature on the front doors.

Quote from: GrahamFR on 19 May 2015, 11:52

Quote from: fredgroves on 19 May 2015, 11:15

What was the competition?

"In no more than two words, try to think of a reason why you'd not want a RS3"

The winning entry.... Golf R420 :)

Think I just registered my interest in the RS3, I just wanted to know when it was on the configurator tbh but hey winner winner chicken dinner! Goodwood is a hell of a long way though, but im guessing its worth it?

A few friends of mine go every year and they love it. It's probably a 200 mile plus trip each way from my neck of the woods but if you're a true petrol head then it's apparently a 'must do'
I've never been mind you.
Most of the hotels in the area will be booked out well in advance so just be prepared to stay a bit further away.
Congrats anyway, that's a pretty cool prize

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 19 May 2015, 14:01

I've been to Goodwood.

Its ok, as long as you know your difference between a 1963 Ford Cortina L and the GL ("its the trim on the wing mirrors you see" - said in my best nasal train spotter voice).

Other than that, its an expensive place to buy a hamburger.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 19 May 2015, 14:04

Quote from: fredgroves on 19 May 2015, 14:01

I've been to Goodwood.

Its ok, as long as you know your difference between a 1963 Ford Cortina L and the GL ("its the trim on the wing mirrors you see" - said in my best nasal train spotter voice).

Other than that, its an expensive place to buy a hamburger.

worth a 3 hour journey or no then?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 19 May 2015, 14:07

Is your ticket for the weekend or during the week?

I think its Saturday you get to see the helmeted heads of famous racing drivers doing 40mph over a bumpy driveway in very expensive fast cars (going very slowly).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 19 May 2015, 14:08

sunday...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 19 May 2015, 14:17

Go have a look at youtube and see what you will be getting.... only unless you have grandstand seats (extra charge) you will see the top 6 inches of whatever it is going past you behind some hay bales.

It really is just a car geeks thing - its not motorsport, its not really terribly exciting and its mainly for toffs.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 19 May 2015, 14:20

hmm ive just been informed my brother is 22 miles away from goodwood at ports uni, looks like my prize has already been gifted away then, never mind i'd probably be knackered from the journey anyway. Would love to see Audi try flogging his student ass an RS3 tho  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 19 May 2015, 16:44

ordered the wife a second set of Rotarys as her summer wheels as not feeling the cadiz love

also ordered some 8mm spacers for the rear prets to match the VWR spacer on the fronts if i want to run stock wheels

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 19 May 2015, 18:27

Quote from: wigit on 19 May 2015, 16:44

ordered the wife a second set of Rotarys as her summer wheels as not feeling the cadiz love

Rotary's much nicer than Cadiz.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 19 May 2015, 19:17

Quote from: Booth11 on 19 May 2015, 18:27

Quote from: wigit on 19 May 2015, 16:44

ordered the wife a second set of Rotarys as her summer wheels as not feeling the cadiz love

Rotary's much nicer than Cadiz.

^+1 for Rotary's!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 19 May 2015, 22:19

We both love the rotarys and i thing they will withstand daily life better than the cadiz, also will mean we have a set of cadiz that have probably only covered 200 miles when we sell the car so the wheel count is between us

4 Prets
4 Cadiz
4 TSW Nurnurgrings
4 TD Pro Race 1.2s
8 Rotarys

A set of lightweight 19s may also be joining the fold towards the end of June

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 19 May 2015, 22:43

Quote from: wigit on 19 May 2015, 22:19

We both love the rotarys and i thing they will withstand daily life better than the cadiz, also will mean we have a set of cadiz that have probably only covered 200 miles when we sell the car so the wheel count is between us

4 Prets
4 Cadiz
4 TSW Nurnurgrings
4 TD Pro Race 1.2s
8 Rotarys

A set of lightweight 19s may also be joining the fold towards the end of June

Nice collection you and the mrs have got  :cool:

Have you got a dedicated wheel room for this little lot?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 20 May 2015, 18:01

Quote from: Booth11 on 19 May 2015, 22:43

Have you got a dedicated wheel room for this little lot?

I will add this space onto the criteria for our current house search, I have invested in a wheel rack

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: RobS23GTI on 22 May 2015, 09:42

First service carried out yesterday, was happy with the dealer and they rotated wheels as requested. Unfortunately there is more tread left on the Bridgestone tyres than I was hoping...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 23 May 2015, 17:03

Applied a coat of Dodo Juice Blue Velvet Pro after reading a few recommendations on here  :cool:

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/image.jpg1_zpsmt3lt4n9.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/image.jpg1_zpsmt3lt4n9.jpg.html)

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/image.jpg3_zps5g6bgl5m.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/image.jpg3_zps5g6bgl5m.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Max Q on 23 May 2015, 17:19

@JB GTI Stunning! :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 23 May 2015, 17:21

++1. Stunning effort there JB, it's gorgeous.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 23 May 2015, 17:48

Wow JB, awesome job. :cool:  DJ Blue Velvet Pro is my favourite wax - looks superb on the Lapis. 

Pleased with the results?  How did you find the application?  I find it goes on and buffs off very easily for a hard wax. 

Quote from: JB GTI on 23 May 2015, 17:03

Applied a coat of Dodo Juice Blue Velvet Pro after reading a few recommendations on here  :cool:

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/image.jpg1_zpsmt3lt4n9.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/image.jpg1_zpsmt3lt4n9.jpg.html)

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/image.jpg3_zps5g6bgl5m.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/image.jpg3_zps5g6bgl5m.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snooze on 23 May 2015, 19:29

Holy cow that looks stunning!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 23 May 2015, 19:49

Quote from: Booth11 on 23 May 2015, 17:48

Wow JB, awesome job. :cool:  DJ Blue Velvet Pro is my favourite wax - looks superb on the Lapis. 

Pleased with the results?  How did you find the application?  I find it goes on and buffs off very easily for a hard wax.

Really easy to use. I used a microfibre cloth folded this time but will buy some small soft foam applicators for next time. I was quite surprised how easy it buffed off as I thought it looked quite oily as I wiped it on. I only bought a tiny tester pot but hardly used any and reckon there will be enough for another 2 - 3 coats based on today's use. the paint was pretty clean anyway but this stuff has deepened the shine even more. :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 23 May 2015, 20:27

Quote from: JB GTI on 23 May 2015, 19:49

Quote from: Booth11 on 23 May 2015, 17:48

Wow JB, awesome job. :cool:  DJ Blue Velvet Pro is my favourite wax - looks superb on the Lapis. 

Pleased with the results?  How did you find the application?  I find it goes on and buffs off very easily for a hard wax.

Really easy to use. I used a microfibre cloth folded this time but will buy some small soft foam applicators for next time. I was quite surprised how easy it buffed off as I thought it looked quite oily as I wiped it on. I only bought a tiny tester pot but hardly used any and reckon there will be enough for another 2 - 3 coats based on today's use. the paint was pretty clean anyway but this stuff has deepened the shine even more. :laugh:

These are brilliant for applying hard wax and perfectly fit the pot (full size)  :smiley:  out of stock at moment though.  Better than the finger mitt style imo.

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/accessories/autofinesse-wax-mate-applicator/prod_1082.html

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 23 May 2015, 20:38

Quote from: Booth11 on 23 May 2015, 20:27

Quote from: JB GTI on 23 May 2015, 19:49

Quote from: Booth11 on 23 May 2015, 17:48

Wow JB, awesome job. :cool:  DJ Blue Velvet Pro is my favourite wax - looks superb on the Lapis. 

Pleased with the results?  How did you find the application?  I find it goes on and buffs off very easily for a hard wax.

Really easy to use. I used a microfibre cloth folded this time but will buy some small soft foam applicators for next time. I was quite surprised how easy it buffed off as I thought it looked quite oily as I wiped it on. I only bought a tiny tester pot but hardly used any and reckon there will be enough for another 2 - 3 coats based on today's use. the paint was pretty clean anyway but this stuff has deepened the shine even more. :laugh:

These are brilliant for applying hard wax and perfectly fit the pot (full size)  :smiley:  out of stock at moment though.  Better than the finger mitt style imo.

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/accessories/autofinesse-wax-mate-applicator/prod_1082.html

Thanks for this  :smiley:  I will look into getting some when then are back in stock.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gazmondo35 on 23 May 2015, 20:46

Doing a spot of camping this weekend, check out  my pair vw, but Eagle Eye viewers will know one of them is a tent.

(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag318/Garry_Mcdonnell/9F3EEFDB-991B-4CA1-A9EB-AB84BFF904B0_zps7tavjvrz.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 23 May 2015, 21:01

^^
Haha, nice tent, but nicer car Gazmondo :cool:  :laugh:

Great to see some pics of R's on here  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 23 May 2015, 23:03

Obviously DBP is the best colour but JB that car is unreal mate. Perfect colour and wheels.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 23 May 2015, 23:37

Quote from: JB GTI on 23 May 2015, 17:03

Applied a coat of Dodo Juice Blue Velvet Pro after reading a few recommendations on here  :cool:

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/image.jpg1_zpsmt3lt4n9.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/image.jpg1_zpsmt3lt4n9.jpg.html)

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/image.jpg3_zps5g6bgl5m.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/image.jpg3_zps5g6bgl5m.jpg.html)

JB, maybe it's my eyes, but in both pics (especially the bottom one), your door looks very slightly out of alignment with the rear quarter panel, almost as if it's not closed fully.  I know someone (Asker I think?) had an issue with the door not sitting exactly flush), is yours ok?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 23 May 2015, 23:48

Quote from: Booth11 on 23 May 2015, 23:37

Quote from: JB GTI on 23 May 2015, 17:03

Applied a coat of Dodo Juice Blue Velvet Pro after reading a few recommendations on here  :cool:

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/image.jpg1_zpsmt3lt4n9.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/image.jpg1_zpsmt3lt4n9.jpg.html)

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/image.jpg3_zps5g6bgl5m.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/image.jpg3_zps5g6bgl5m.jpg.html)

JB, maybe it's my eyes, but in both pics (especially the bottom one), your door looks very slightly out of alignment with the rear quarter panel, almost as if it's not closed fully.  I know someone (Asker I think?) had an issue with the door not sitting exactly flush), is yours ok?

Rebecca, you are constantly on the same page as me. Freaky. I was just about to post with a similar question. Perhaps he has not shut his door properly. Otherwise, he needs it adjusted.

Regarding my front doors, I am nearly there. Just need a little more TLC. I want both sides to look similarly hung. When a car is a touch wonky, it is quite a task. Just the driver front door needs a tiny (less than 0.25mm) drop now and it will be perfect. Will be done on the 26th May when the car goes in to have a keyless immobiliser fitted.
 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jimble on 23 May 2015, 23:54

That lovely shiny door just doesn't look closed to me. :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 23 May 2015, 23:58

Quote from: am1w on 23 May 2015, 23:48

Rebecca, you are constantly on the same page as me. Freaky. I was just about to post with a similar question. Perhaps he has not shut his door properly. Otherwise, he needs it adjusted.

Regarding my front doors, I am nearly there. Just need a little more TLC. I want both sides to look similarly hung. When a car is a touch wonky, it is quite a task. Just the passenger front door needs a tiny (less than 0.25mm) drop now and it will be perfect. Will be done on the 26th May when the car goes in to have a keyless immobiliser fitted.

Are we always on the same page?  :kiss:

I think it's most likely JB's door is not closed properly. Hope so.

Glad your door dilemma is heading towards a resolution.  Tbh, a 0.25mm difference would bug the hell out of me, once you've noticed it that's it.  On my mk6 one of vertical rubber window strips is a couple of millimetres short of the top and every day it's the first thing my eyes are drawn to.

Quote from: Jimble on 23 May 2015, 23:54

That lovely shiny door just doesn't look closed to me. :cool:

I think that's what it is too, but given there have been one or two with this issue, just wondered.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 24 May 2015, 00:10

Hi Rebecca. It is the driver's front door that needs the tiny drop. Can't multitask typing and watching Eurovision. :rolleyes:

Hope your new R's doors don't have a hanging problem. I have yet to see a perfect Mk7.

I think that door is not properly closed. Hope so anyway.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 24 May 2015, 00:12

Quote from: am1w on 24 May 2015, 00:10

Hi Rebecca. It is the driver's front door that needs the tiny drop. Can't multitask typing and watching Eurovision.  :rolleyes:

I think that door is not properly closed. Hope so anyway.

Haha, I was just about to ask you if you actually know which of your doors is the wonky one, given your edit  :tongue: 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 24 May 2015, 00:15

Quote from: Booth11 on 24 May 2015, 00:12

Quote from: am1w on 24 May 2015, 00:10

Hi Rebecca. It is the driver's front door that needs the tiny drop. Can't multitask typing and watching Eurovision.  :rolleyes:

I think that door is not properly closed. Hope so anyway.

Haha, I was just about to ask you if you actually know which of your doors is the wonky one, given your edit  :tongue:

They are both wonky but in different ways. Will never be perfect perfect but will be better than when car was fresh from the factory. Mk7 build is very variable IMO.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 24 May 2015, 00:18

Quote from: am1w on 24 May 2015, 00:15

They are both wonky but in different ways. Will never be perfect perfect but will be better than when car was fresh from the factory. Mk7 build is very variable IMO.

Hmm, wonder what mine will be like? :undecided:  Watch this space.....

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 24 May 2015, 08:28

Fret not peeps. The door was not shut properly!! Lol  :grin:
Here you go, to put your minds at rest.

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/image.jpg1_zpsjvg2ri6n.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/image.jpg1_zpsjvg2ri6n.jpg.html)

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/image.jpg2_zpsvogykanl.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/image.jpg2_zpsvogykanl.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 24 May 2015, 09:08

^^
Well I can sleep easy tonight now, lol.

No need for photographic evidence, we would've taken your word for it.  Any excuse to show off more pics of your super shiny R.... :tongue:

and why not!  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 24 May 2015, 10:05

JB GTI your car's paintwork looks truly stunning.
Glad your door was not shut properly.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snooze on 24 May 2015, 11:20

Car porn ha ha!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 24 May 2015, 11:31

Quote from: Snooze on 24 May 2015, 11:20

Car porn ha ha!

Oh, yeah  :drool: :drool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 24 May 2015, 11:31

Quote from: Booth11 on 24 May 2015, 00:18

Quote from: am1w on 24 May 2015, 00:15

They are both wonky but in different ways. Will never be perfect perfect but will be better than when car was fresh from the factory. Mk7 build is very variable IMO.

Hmm, wonder what mine will be like? :undecided:  Watch this space.....

I hope they will be fine.

If they are not fine, wait a few weeks after you have driven the car for all the panels to settle as things do move around a bit and then rehang the doors. It requires infinitesimal movements of the latch and do it on level ground so that your line of sight is not affected by the car being at an angle. The problem is usually with the front doors.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 24 May 2015, 11:36

Quote from: am1w on 24 May 2015, 11:31

Quote from: Booth11 on 24 May 2015, 00:18

Quote from: am1w on 24 May 2015, 00:15

They are both wonky but in different ways. Will never be perfect perfect but will be better than when car was fresh from the factory. Mk7 build is very variable IMO.

Hmm, wonder what mine will be like? :undecided:  Watch this space.....

I hope they will be fine.

If they are not fine, wait a few weeks after you have driven the car for all the panels settle as things do move around a bit and then rehang the doors. It requires infinitesimal movements of the latch and do it on level ground so that your line of sight is not affected by the car being at an angle. The problem is usually with the front doors.

Finger's crossed it won't be necessary, but many thanks for the advice Asker  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 24 May 2015, 14:14

I cleaned my GTD for the very last time today. I thought the last time I cleaned it would have been the last time, but all these waits for the R and attention from the local seagull population made it a necessity.

I also cleared out everything but the handbook and ipod lead, and swapped out the rubber mats with the cloth ones that came with my dad's car (I gave him my factory fresh ones last time he was over). The rubber mats are  holding up surprisingly well for 21 months old, the RHS one is a little thin under the clutch pedal (not enough to replace), but the LHS one looks new. The 6 month old coat of G-Techniq C2V3 is still holding up very well for beading too.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 24 May 2015, 17:37

Matt,

You must feel like Pontius Pilate performing his hand wash just before the crucifixion! :evil:

Have you had a peak at your new R yet?

Hope it all turns out without incidence on collection day; which is when?

Congratulations in advance. What a ridiculous wait it has been for you. Let's hope your car comes with tyres other than Bridgestones.

Asker

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 24 May 2015, 18:39

Quote from: am1w on 24 May 2015, 17:37

Matt,

You must feel like Pontius Pilate performing his hand wash just before the crucifixion! :evil:

Have you had a peak at your new R yet?

Hope it all turns out without incidence on collection day; which is when?

Congratulations in advance. What a ridiculous wait it has been for you. Let's hope your car comes with tyres other than Bridgestones.

Asker

A peek at the R? Not yet, but at this stage, as far as i'm aware i'd be doing it through binoculars from the wrong side of the fence of the Port of Tyne compound (I assume it has passed through customs now though - usually only takes 24 hours). That would be a possibility as I live only about a mile from the Port of Tyne compound, but i'd feel a bit of a stalker!  :grin:

I haven't heard that it has been transported to the dealership yet, and the dealership don't usually get advanced warning that a transporter is coming - it just turns up unannounced within normal office hours so that someone is there to supervise offloading. I haven't even had my stage 6 notification, even though the ship arrived with it on Thursday lunchtime.

I'm guessing Weds for my pick-up, although my salesman may be off that day - so that may not happen. He works the weekend almost always (and then takes Monday and Tuesday off. This being a bank holiday weekend, perhaps he will be working tomorrow and be off Tuesday and Wednesday. 8 months today since my order was accepted by the factory. Just found my V5 for the GTD after some mild panic - it had fallen down the back of the drawers of our sideboard.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 24 May 2015, 19:35

Onwards and upwards it is for you.

I was given a Reg No the minute my car arrived in Sheerness. And what a fab no it is. Most people think I have purchased it. One of those numbers one can never forget. Nice parting gift from my Fleet Sales Manager. He's now left West London VW to pursue a career in the music industry and be a house husband. Terrific chap. Will miss him as do all his colleagues at the dealership.

Check that your doors hang properly and the front grille is centralised. Also, check your driver's side wiper does not judder. It is due to a twisted wiper arm. The wipers on the latest Rs (post BW45 '14) are superb so no need to get the Bosch ones.

Lastly, hope your car does not come with Bridgestones.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 25 May 2015, 15:15

Have you taken your bulbs out Matt? Can you check your rear wiper and see if it's started to discolour. The cap and arm on mine have faded really badly.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 25 May 2015, 16:04

Quote from: mcmaddy on 25 May 2015, 15:15

Have you taken your bulbs out Matt? Can you check your rear wiper and see if it's started to discolour. The cap and arm on mine have faded really badly.

I'll take a look at the arms. I'm going to leave the bulbs in - they've lasted longer than many people's have who've swapped and they'll probably pop a few days after the swap knowing my luck!  :grin:

If my wiper hasn't faded, are you wanting to swap it out with yours?

Anything else you want to swap out Chris? Have you kerbed a wheel perhaps? mine are still all scrape-free.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 25 May 2015, 16:06

Everything's fine apart from the wiper cap etc.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 25 May 2015, 16:56

Wish you were closer MH, I have one Negaro alloy that I just clipped several months ago, and whilst the damage is confined to 2 very small areas both only about 5-7mm long (which I straight away covered with clear lacquer) right on the very edge of the rim, I know it's there - even if others don't  :angry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 25 May 2015, 17:25

Chris: yes, the cap has faded, it's more of a blued gunmetal colour now (like the colour of an airgun barrel), the main arm length is still pretty black.

Sootchucker: But you would've had to live with a Bridgestone that has about 2.4mm left on it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 25 May 2015, 19:36

Seems like these caps and arms are no different from other crappy VW ones.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 25 May 2015, 20:33

Quote from: mcmaddy on 25 May 2015, 19:36

Seems like these caps and arms are no different from other crappy VW ones.

Are they worse on the mk7 then?  My mk6 rear wiper cap and arm is still looking pretty black.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 25 May 2015, 20:44

Quote from: Booth11 on 25 May 2015, 20:33

Quote from: mcmaddy on 25 May 2015, 19:36

Seems like these caps and arms are no different from other crappy VW ones.

Are they worse on the mk7 then?  My mk6 rear wiper cap and arm is still looking pretty black.

I will be applying a few coats of C2V3 to my wipers when the R comes, didn't think I had the need to last time - should stave off fading if it is caused by UV exposure.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 25 May 2015, 21:13

Mine are fine on the Mk7 but were faded on the Mk6. The only difference between them is I used to use dressing on them in the Mk6 but have just left them alone in the Mk7.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 25 May 2015, 21:29

Mine usually get a lick of wax along with the rear windscreen, but no other dressing.  Seems to have kept the fade at bay.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 25 May 2015, 21:56

Did a final adjustment by myself to my front driver's door.

Re-hung the door by adjusting the latch and moving the door outward by a hair's breath. Also, adjusted the shiny black trim on it which was badly fitted. All is now as good as it can ever be with near perfectly hung doors and the shiny black trims that line up perfectly at the top.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: remlapeel on 25 May 2015, 22:28

The exhaust flap mod on the R. Now have all four exhausts open at all times!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 25 May 2015, 22:49

Quote from: am1w on 25 May 2015, 21:56

Did a final adjustment by myself to my front driver's door.

Re-hung the door by adjusting the latch and moving the door outward by a hair's breath. Also, adjusted the shiny black trim on it which was badly fitted. All is now as good as it can ever be with near perfectly hung doors and the shiny black trims that line up perfectly at the top.

And what did you do to deserve the 'wonky door' curse, may I ask?  The very curse that has now (un)kindly been placed upon me by your good self  :tongue:

Anyway, sounds like your doors are as good as ithry're going to be.  Didn't you trust VW to do a good job  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 25 May 2015, 23:30

Quote from: am1w on 25 May 2015, 21:56

Did a final adjustment by myself to my front driver's door.

Re-hung the door by adjusting the latch and moving the door outward by a hair's breath. Also, adjusted the shiny black trim on it which was badly fitted. All is now as good as it can ever be with near perfectly hung doors and the shiny black trims that line up perfectly at the top.

My drivers door has been poorly hung and I'm getting slight wind noise dependent on speed and direction of the wind.
I've taken it back to the dealer and they say its been sorted but it looks and feels much the same to me.
The give away is the black trim on the B pillar looks at a slightly different angle although it might just be the trim that is out.
I would attempt to adjust it myself but haven't a clue where to start with either the door or the trim.

Is it straight forward?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 25 May 2015, 23:55

Quote from: Booth11 on 25 May 2015, 22:49

Quote from: am1w on 25 May 2015, 21:56

Did a final adjustment by myself to my front driver's door.

Re-hung the door by adjusting the latch and moving the door outward by a hair's breath. Also, adjusted the shiny black trim on it which was badly fitted. All is now as good as it can ever be with near perfectly hung doors and the shiny black trims that line up perfectly at the top.

And what did you do to deserve the 'wonky door' curse, may I ask?  The very curse that has now (un)kindly been placed upon me by your good self  :tongue:

Anyway, sounds like your doors are as good as ithry're going to be.  Didn't you trust VW to do a good job  :wink:

I am afraid the curse cannot be lifted as you have categorically stated you hate an R in Red and shod with Cadiz wheels. Lifting the curse requires me to indulge in rather unsavoury things which I am not prepared to do. What I can offer you is a slight reduction in the voracity of the curse, but I have no idea how this might diminish the final result.

The VW Bodyshop is useless and is part of the Fix Auto franchise. I take my car for delicate panel adjustments either to Auto Audio where such minor adjustments are free for me or to Acton Coachworks at H.R Owen, if I wish to have Insurance Work done. As far as Warranty work is concerned, thank the Good Lord my car was a rather decently finished one. Not all are. I have seen some real shockers which I would reject in a heartbeat. Mk7 Golfs seem to have very variable build to put it mildly.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 26 May 2015, 00:01

Quote from: p3asa on 25 May 2015, 23:30

Quote from: am1w on 25 May 2015, 21:56

Did a final adjustment by myself to my front driver's door.

Re-hung the door by adjusting the latch and moving the door outward by a hair's breath. Also, adjusted the shiny black trim on it which was badly fitted. All is now as good as it can ever be with near perfectly hung doors and the shiny black trims that line up perfectly at the top.

My drivers door has been poorly hung and I'm getting slight wind noise dependent on speed and direction of the wind.
I've taken it back to the dealer and they say its been sorted but it looks and feels much the same to me.
The give away is the black trim on the B pillar looks at a slightly different angle although it might just be the trim that is out.
I would attempt to adjust it myself but haven't a clue where to start with either the door or the trim.

Is it straight forward?

Re-hanging the doors is very fiddly but straightforward if tackled with care. You need a very good eye and some measuring shims. Car mechanics are useless at this. You need a very good master fitter from a bodyshop to obtain a decent result.

Yes, I did also adjust my shiny black trim (only one was out) and it was not easy. I would strongly recommend you don't do it yourself but take it to a bodyshop of good repute.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 26 May 2015, 00:16

Quote from: am1w on 25 May 2015, 23:55

Mk7 Golfs seem to have very variable build to put it mildly.

The more I read, the more it seems that way.  Makes the MK6 look like top quality workmanship, maybe I should keep it!

Quote from: am1w on 25 May 2015, 23:55

I am afraid the curse cannot be lifted as you have categorically stated you hate an R in Red and shod with Cadiz wheels. Lifting the curse requires me to indulge in rather unsavoury things which I am not prepared to do. What I can offer you is a slight reduction in the voracity of the curse, but I have no idea how this might diminish the final result.

Interesting how "least favourite" has translated into "hate"  :wink:

I don't recall asking you to lift the curse.  I stand by my statement and am prepared to face the door consequences, however wonky they may be.  And, I would "hate" you to subject yourself to unsavoury acts even if that might result in a more favourable outcome for the doors on my (yet to be built) R.  Though if you dabble in Dark Arts you should be prepared to suffer these unmentionable things.

Goodnight my dearest Asker.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 26 May 2015, 09:49

Rebecca my dear,
I had a dream last night. The curse has been lifted. You cannot be cursed as your name has the initial R and you are buying an R!
Happy days!
Asker

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 26 May 2015, 10:08

Quote from: am1w on 26 May 2015, 09:49

Rebecca my dear,
I had a dream last night. The curse has been lifted. You cannot be cursed as your name has the initial R and you are buying an R!
Happy days!
Asker

"All's Well That Ends Well"

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JBirchy on 26 May 2015, 11:41

Gave her another good wash over the weekend and ticked over 18k miles...

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/birchyboy87/PH14%20FHJ%20Mk7%20GTI/DSC_0044_zpskimdu90o.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/birchyboy87/media/PH14%20FHJ%20Mk7%20GTI/DSC_0044_zpskimdu90o.jpg.html)

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/birchyboy87/PH14%20FHJ%20Mk7%20GTI/DSC_0041_zpsijj5wywj.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/birchyboy87/media/PH14%20FHJ%20Mk7%20GTI/DSC_0041_zpsijj5wywj.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 26 May 2015, 12:52

Had my keyless immobiliser/anti-hijack system fitted today. Now feel so much safer. One can't be too careful.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snooze on 26 May 2015, 16:11

Quote from: JBirchy on 26 May 2015, 11:41

Gave her another good wash over the weekend and ticked over 18k miles...

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/birchyboy87/PH14%20FHJ%20Mk7%20GTI/DSC_0044_zpskimdu90o.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/birchyboy87/media/PH14%20FHJ%20Mk7%20GTI/DSC_0044_zpskimdu90o.jpg.html)

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/birchyboy87/PH14%20FHJ%20Mk7%20GTI/DSC_0041_zpsijj5wywj.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/birchyboy87/media/PH14%20FHJ%20Mk7%20GTI/DSC_0041_zpsijj5wywj.jpg.html)

Looking sweet. Must admit the Gti does look great in red.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 26 May 2015, 16:18

Red does look great, JBircy's clean GTI and JBs R inspire me to clean mine today. Sealed with Hydro2, which could be the most perfect sealant yet. You literally spray on, pressure wash off and you've got protection.

(http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab194/kyle_l_brown/IMG_0047_zpsu9ph1n28.jpg)

(http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab194/kyle_l_brown/IMG_0055_zpsnoi8ukwa.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 26 May 2015, 20:28

Quote from: KyleB on 26 May 2015, 16:18

Red does look great, JBircy's clean GTI and JBs R inspire me to clean mine today. Sealed with Hydro2, which could be the most perfect sealant yet. You literally spray on, pressure wash off and you've got protection.

(http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab194/kyle_l_brown/IMG_0047_zpsu9ph1n28.jpg)

(http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab194/kyle_l_brown/IMG_0055_zpsnoi8ukwa.jpg)

Looking good Kyle  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 26 May 2015, 20:50

JBirchy and Kyle - both cars look stunning  :cool:

Kyle - how much of a pain are the Santiagos to clean? 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 26 May 2015, 21:11

Cheers guys.

Booth Santiagos are a pain to clean. There are tiny little holes that I can't get my fingers into that are hard to get to, there is an annoying ridge that traps all fort inside the wheel. They do look good though.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 26 May 2015, 22:27

Ever since I got the car I've been desperate to get the wheels off and put some copper slip on them as I once had wheels that refused to budge when I had a puncture. So a year later I finally got round to it  :laugh:  Although they came off with little persuasion today.

What I did notice was I reckon I could have undone the wheel nuts with a socket on the end of a screwdriver as they were literally only hand tight  :shocked:   The car was in for a service a couple of weeks ago and I wonder if that's how they came off easy and weren't tightened properly!!

While off I took the opportunity to wax the callipers from the S&S package.

To start with

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8801/17948382849_a03bbcc5fe_h.jpg)

Some G101 (great stuff)

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7683/17514030963_7e2c16b356_h.jpg)

Wax on  :laugh:

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7768/17946685728_a53d1f47f9_h.jpg)

Wax off  :laugh:

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8867/17511969814_da5246317d_h.jpg)

Some copper slip and a bit of tyre dressing and all back together again  :smiley:

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7710/17513941203_db37e7e1c4_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/sFDwxv)IMG_2564 (https://flic.kr/p/sFDwxv) by p3asa (https://www.flickr.com/photos/113103627@N03/), on Flickr


Can't really say I'm impressed by the Nogaro's.
Visually they look great and compliment the car well but on closer inspection the black piano gloss is scratched to hell even although they have been well looked after.
Plus the edge between the black and the diamond cut spoke is really serrated in parts, not a clean join at all.
Not to mention I found a lump of black paint on the inside of one of the wheels!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 26 May 2015, 22:43

Quote from: KyleB on 26 May 2015, 21:11

Cheers guys.

Booth Santiagos are a pain to clean. There are tiny little holes that I can't get my fingers into that are hard to get to, there is an annoying ridge that traps all fort inside the wheel. They do look good though.

Ah, the annoying ridge that VW love so much.  My Glendales have it too.  They are a breeze to clean, all except the bloody dirt and water trap ridge!  You need a good small wheel brush for the holes.

Quote from: p3asa on 26 May 2015, 22:27

Can't really say I'm impressed by the Nogaro's.
Visually they look great and compliment the car well but on closer inspection the black piano gloss is scratched to hell even although they have been well looked after.
Plus the edge between the black and the diamond cut spoke is really serrated in parts, not a clean join at all.
Not to mention I found a lump of black paint on the inside of one of the wheels!!

Nice job.  Shame about the scratched gloss black.  Have to say it's stood up pretty well on the Glendales, few marks here and there, but nothing too bad.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 27 May 2015, 21:16

Booth11
You will have no problem with the Pretoria's. They are possibly the easiest wheels I have ever had to keep clean and they are completely lacquered inside and out. I had all mine off within a week of taking delivery on March 1st and gave them a proper clean and polish then added a coat of Poorboys Wheel Sealant and they still gleam  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 27 May 2015, 21:50

Quote from: JB GTI on 27 May 2015, 21:16

Booth11
You will have no problem with the Pretoria's. They are possibly the easiest wheels I have ever had to keep clean and they are completely lacquered inside and out. I had all mine off within a week of taking delivery on March 1st and gave them a proper clean and polish then added a coat of Poorboys Wheel Sealant and they still gleam  :cool:

Thanks JB.  Great to hear, I like an easy clean wheel.  Been spoilt of late with the simplicity of the Glendales, so glad the Prets will be just as easy.   Poorboys Wheel Sealant is my wheel sealant of choice too  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 27 May 2015, 21:58

Does poor boys sealant make much of a difference? I've always found wheel protection doesn't really last.

Is it best applied when wheel is off?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 27 May 2015, 22:33

Quote from: KyleB on 27 May 2015, 21:58

Does poor boys sealant make much of a difference? I've always found wheel protection doesn't really last.

Is it best applied when wheel is off?

I've been using Poorboys for years and it's always given excellent protection.  Never had a hint of whiteworm on any of my diamond cut VW wheels, including 2 sets of Monzas and my current alloys.  And this is despite having kerbed the wheels on more than one occasion  :embarrassed:   I rate it very highly and see no reason to change to anything else.

To be thorough it would help to have the wheels off a few times a year, but not essential.  If the wheels are coming off for some other reason then makes sense to give the wheels a really good clean and seal before they go back on.  But it's easy enough to apply, though I can see Santiagos being a challenge for application of anything  :sad:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 27 May 2015, 22:56

I reckon you could do the Pretoria's without taking them off as there is plenty of room to get your hands in but personally I prefer to take them off to see what's going on  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gazmondo35 on 31 May 2015, 00:20

Polished the crap out of the bonnet after my nephew (only 8 years old )scratched it trying to get the rain of the bonnet with a zipper on the sleeve of his Jacket . The car was only 2 days old at the time , I tried polishing it out by hand but to no avail , so ended up investing in a rupes DA polisher to do the job & im very happy with the results

(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag318/Garry_Mcdonnell/ADCB49DB-DF89-4834-8291-40FED357869B_zpsuwnfz2f0.jpg)

(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag318/Garry_Mcdonnell/20AE987F-BD4D-4BD0-B524-C3EED3CC11C0_zpswq72gjfg.jpg)

(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag318/Garry_Mcdonnell/C484FF65-4367-4CC6-A040-857EAFECF1E6_zps23scgzqz.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 31 May 2015, 07:57

Gazmondo: You need to have someone make your nephew a jacket made entirely from microfibre cloths and insists that he wears it every time he visits.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 31 May 2015, 08:13

Well I was up quite sharp today, so I decided to take the new R out on a little drive without the wife "tsk"ing me, mainly to see what it could do and also to see how quickly it warms up.

It was pissing it down outside, so I didn't get a chance to check if the cold tyre pressures were correct without risking a soaking, and left them as they are.

To warm up, I took it on a leisurely 30-40mph drive along the seafront between Tynemouth and Whitley Bay links. The car took less than 2 miles to get the water up to temp, and the oil was in excess of 90C with 5 miles on the trip meter (ambient temp of 9C). Once we were up to temp, I made my way to the "Coast Road" to do my usual performance test which I use to compare all my cars.

I come off the roundabout and onto it via a sliproad, doing 25mph. At a certain point I put my foot down, and accelerate through a few gears until I pass a sign, and see what the speed is.

Just to put everything in context, some of my previous cars have managed:-

140TDI PD MK5 Golf = 70mph
170TDI PD MK5 Golf= 80mph
140TDI CR Scirocco = 78mph
170TDI CR Scirocco = 82mph
MK7 Golf GTD (standard) = 81mph (cold), 83mph (warm) - i'm convinced that the MK7 limits power on an engine not up to temp.

MK7 Golf GTD DTUK box on (~240ps/500Nm) = 89mph (warm)

All the above are the best i've had on a dry day, so what did a warm R do on a wet day?

98mph, without giving it everything (took the revs up to 5500). Very impressed with that.

Did 16 miles overall, about 7 miles before I hit the Coast road, and up to that point I was doing a very healthy (for a car with 40 miles on the clock) 31mpg. After doing my speed test and then hammering it up the A19, before a leisurely last 2 miles home, the mpg had dropped no lower than 26mpg and recovered to 29mpg by the end of the journey.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 31 May 2015, 08:33

Quote from: gazmondo35 on 31 May 2015, 00:20

Polished the crap out of the bonnet after my nephew (only 8 years old )scratched it trying to get the rain of the bonnet with a zipper on the sleeve of his Jacket . The car was only 2 days old at the time , I tried polishing it out by hand but to no avail , so ended up investing in a rupes DA polisher to do the job & im very happy with the results

(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag318/Garry_Mcdonnell/ADCB49DB-DF89-4834-8291-40FED357869B_zpsuwnfz2f0.jpg)

(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag318/Garry_Mcdonnell/20AE987F-BD4D-4BD0-B524-C3EED3CC11C0_zpswq72gjfg.jpg)

(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag318/Garry_Mcdonnell/C484FF65-4367-4CC6-A040-857EAFECF1E6_zps23scgzqz.jpg)

Looks fantastic  :cool:  Restored my faith in deep black for the R, which was shaken yesterday after seeing MH's Lapiz.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 31 May 2015, 08:37

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 31 May 2015, 08:13

Well I was up quite sharp today, so I decided to take the new R out on a little drive without the wife "tsk"ing me, mainly to see what it could do and also to see how quickly it warms up.

It was pissing it down outside, so I didn't get a chance to check if the cold tyre pressures were correct without risking a soaking, and left them as they are.

To warm up, I took it on a leisurely 30-40mph drive along the seafront between Tynemouth and Whitley Bay links. The car took less than 2 miles to get the water up to temp, and the oil was in excess of 90C with 5 miles on the trip meter (ambient temp of 9C). Once we were up to temp, I made my way to the "Coast Road" to do my usual performance test which I use to compare all my cars.

I come off the roundabout and onto it via a sliproad, doing 25mph. At a certain point I put my foot down, and accelerate through a few gears until I pass a sign, and see what the speed is.

Just to put everything in context, some of my previous cars have managed:-

140TDI PD MK5 Golf = 70mph
170TDI PD MK5 Golf= 80mph
140TDI CR Scirocco = 78mph
170TDI CR Scirocco = 82mph
MK7 Golf GTD (standard) = 81mph (cold), 83mph (warm) - i'm convinced that the MK7 limits power on an engine not up to temp.

MK7 Golf GTD DTUK box on (~240ps/500Nm) = 89mph (warm)

All the above are the best i've had on a dry day, so what did a warm R do on a wet day?

98mph, without giving it everything (took the revs up to 5500). Very impressed with that.

Did 16 miles overall, about 7 miles before I hit the Coast road, and up to that point I was doing a very healthy (for a car with 40 miles on the clock) 31mpg. After doing my speed test and then hammering it up the A19, before a leisurely last 2 miles home, the mpg had dropped no lower than 26mpg and recovered to 29mpg by the end of the journey.

Knew it wouldn't be long before you posted up some figures  :laugh:

That is impressive.  Early days obviously but that mpg sounds promising.  I expect any current GTD owners toying with the idea of switching to an R will keep a watchful eye on your average/long term figures.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: caprigreen on 31 May 2015, 09:12

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 31 May 2015, 08:13

Well I was up quite sharp today, so I decided to take the new R out on a little drive without the wife "tsk"ing me, mainly to see what it could do and also to see how quickly it warms up.

It was pissing it down outside, so I didn't get a chance to check if the cold tyre pressures were correct without risking a soaking, and left them as they are.

To warm up, I took it on a leisurely 30-40mph drive along the seafront between Tynemouth and Whitley Bay links. The car took less than 2 miles to get the water up to temp, and the oil was in excess of 90C with 5 miles on the trip meter (ambient temp of 9C). Once we were up to temp, I made my way to the "Coast Road" to do my usual performance test which I use to compare all my cars.

I come off the roundabout and onto it via a sliproad, doing 25mph. At a certain point I put my foot down, and accelerate through a few gears until I pass a sign, and see what the speed is.

Just to put everything in context, some of my previous cars have managed:-

140TDI PD MK5 Golf = 70mph
170TDI PD MK5 Golf= 80mph
140TDI CR Scirocco = 78mph
170TDI CR Scirocco = 82mph
MK7 Golf GTD (standard) = 81mph (cold), 83mph (warm) - i'm convinced that the MK7 limits power on an engine not up to temp.

MK7 Golf GTD DTUK box on (~240ps/500Nm) = 89mph (warm)

All the above are the best i've had on a dry day, so what did a warm R do on a wet day?

98mph, without giving it everything (took the revs up to 5500). Very impressed with that.

Did 16 miles overall, about 7 miles before I hit the Coast road, and up to that point I was doing a very healthy (for a car with 40 miles on the clock) 31mpg. After doing my speed test and then hammering it up the A19, before a leisurely last 2 miles home, the mpg had dropped no lower than 26mpg and recovered to 29mpg by the end of the journey.

Interesting stuff , my only concern is you took the car out in the rain  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snooze on 31 May 2015, 09:19

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 31 May 2015, 08:13

Well I was up quite sharp today, so I decided to take the new R out on a little drive without the wife "tsk"ing me, mainly to see what it could do and also to see how quickly it warms up.

It was pissing it down outside, so I didn't get a chance to check if the cold tyre pressures were correct without risking a soaking, and left them as they are.

To warm up, I took it on a leisurely 30-40mph drive along the seafront between Tynemouth and Whitley Bay links. The car took less than 2 miles to get the water up to temp, and the oil was in excess of 90C with 5 miles on the trip meter (ambient temp of 9C). Once we were up to temp, I made my way to the "Coast Road" to do my usual performance test which I use to compare all my cars.

I come off the roundabout and onto it via a sliproad, doing 25mph. At a certain point I put my foot down, and accelerate through a few gears until I pass a sign, and see what the speed is.

Just to put everything in context, some of my previous cars have managed:-

140TDI PD MK5 Golf = 70mph
170TDI PD MK5 Golf= 80mph
140TDI CR Scirocco = 78mph
170TDI CR Scirocco = 82mph
MK7 Golf GTD (standard) = 81mph (cold), 83mph (warm) - i'm convinced that the MK7 limits power on an engine not up to temp.

MK7 Golf GTD DTUK box on (~240ps/500Nm) = 89mph (warm)

All the above are the best i've had on a dry day, so what did a warm R do on a wet day?

98mph, without giving it everything (took the revs up to 5500). Very impressed with that.

Did 16 miles overall, about 7 miles before I hit the Coast road, and up to that point I was doing a very healthy (for a car with 40 miles on the clock) 31mpg. After doing my speed test and then hammering it up the A19, before a leisurely last 2 miles home, the mpg had dropped no lower than 26mpg and recovered to 29mpg by the end of the journey.

Guess your not running in your new engine for the first 1000 miles then?!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 31 May 2015, 12:37

Snooze: Nope,The GTD got (a little) babying early on and the mpg has been crap, the performance was also a little below expectations (barely quicker than my 170TDI Scirocco). One previous TDI was sat on the motorway for the first 750 miles of it's life and that drank oil.

I've made sure the R has been fully warmed up and then given it 80% of what it should be capable of, and on shortish journeys on mixed roads i'll be giving it plenty of variety when running in. I'll be giving it an oil change at 1500 miles too.

Early days (day!) for the mpg has been promising, i'm already seeing about 60% of what the fully run in GTD would have given for the same journey, despite being a little harder on it. Looking at the official combined mpg for both models (40mpg for R, 67mpg for GTD) the R should be getting 60% of the GTD's mpg. If my R improves a little with running in then i'll be getting better than that official gap between the 2 models.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Laffo on 31 May 2015, 12:39

A set of wheel woolies makes cleaning santiagos a breeze.
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wheels-and-tyres/wheel-woolies-wheel-brush-kit/prod_1037.html

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 31 May 2015, 12:44

I need to start remembering i've got 4WD now. More than once today I was setting off from a standstill with the same caution I would give to the GTD on Bridgestones on a wet day to avoid tramping.  :embarrassed:

I also managed to stall the car reversing towards the kerb when parking up back at home due to the autohold having a bit of a death grip when I went to move off backwards.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 31 May 2015, 13:36

Quote from: Laffo on 31 May 2015, 12:39

A set of wheel woolies makes cleaning santiagos a breeze.
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wheels-and-tyres/wheel-woolies-wheel-brush-kit/prod_1037.html

Do they fit in the little gaps though?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 31 May 2015, 13:43

@ MH: Impressive stats for the standard (tight) R against the modified TDI. I'd have thought they'd have been a lot closer from a rolling start so that's pretty good.

@Gazmundo: Wow! Shiny! Good effort.

@Laffo: Those wheels look a nightmare to clean so the wheel woolies (autocorrect wants me to say willies) must be a good investment!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 31 May 2015, 13:56

Quote from: KyleB on 31 May 2015, 13:36

Quote from: Laffo on 31 May 2015, 12:39

A set of wheel woolies makes cleaning santiagos a breeze.
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wheels-and-tyres/wheel-woolies-wheel-brush-kit/prod_1037.html

Do they fit in the little gaps though?

How small are the smallest gaps on the Santiagos?   The smallest wheel woolie fits in the honeycomb grill gaps on a mk6 which are smaller than the mk7 honeycombs.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 31 May 2015, 16:43

As per Asker's recommendations, I went out and checked the tyre pressures: 38.5psi all round, should be 36psi all round according to the sticker, so I went 35psi all round (and remembered to reset the tyre monitoring system after making my adjustments. Noticed there is a lot more room under the boot floor in the upper position which is forced upon all R owners (I always ran with this position on the GTD anyway, just for the aesthetics of having a completely flat floor), and it is just the right depth around the wheel to accommodate my tyre compressor/light. Handy. The towing eye/wheel changing tools are a little handier too raher than being crammed into the wheel itself.

Filled in the presets on the radio (No room for Christian talk, oh well... :evil:), lots more DAB channels than i'm used to - new and better antenna on more recent MK7s?

I knew this yesterday, due to going around the car with a fine-toothed comb to do the the extensive sealing, but one of my black sides to the rear spoiler has a shockingly large gap (2mm) at the top, between it and the main part of the spoiler, the other side has a much smaller gap but isn't properly straight. On the GTD mine were perfectly placed.

Went through the menus and made a few adjustments (most importantly, park pilot: off), but while I was in there, I noticed on the service bit that it states the inspection service is due just under 2 years and the oil change service is due in a year - does this mean I am on longlife rather than annual/10k miles right now? If so then i'll have to get that sorted out as I am subscribed to the £15.99pm (x 36 payments) for four years/40k miles servicing and it is incompatible with longlife as far as i'm aware.

If they need to have the car back to adjust that, i'll have them order in a pair of black spoiler side pieces and fit them (straight) at the same time.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: benmartingolf on 31 May 2015, 17:06

Here's a few pics of Gus!!! I didn't really upload many when I collected him. I bloody love him!!!! haha

(http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk192/benmartingolf/173BD470-1C08-459A-B68E-1AD198DD28F4_zpscr56jmsw.jpg) (http://s280.photobucket.com/user/benmartingolf/media/173BD470-1C08-459A-B68E-1AD198DD28F4_zpscr56jmsw.jpg.html)

(http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk192/benmartingolf/3b6dcaac-b3b3-4416-a014-8746fd455290_zpsoldlx1jd.jpg) (http://s280.photobucket.com/user/benmartingolf/media/3b6dcaac-b3b3-4416-a014-8746fd455290_zpsoldlx1jd.jpg.html)

(http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk192/benmartingolf/E2631076-A12D-4A6B-ADA0-DEFCD3203875_zpstk0ctksi.jpg) (http://s280.photobucket.com/user/benmartingolf/media/E2631076-A12D-4A6B-ADA0-DEFCD3203875_zpstk0ctksi.jpg.html)

(http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk192/benmartingolf/c3f4173a-a494-44cb-9813-52ef88892476_zpsocnzcc6m.jpg) (http://s280.photobucket.com/user/benmartingolf/media/c3f4173a-a494-44cb-9813-52ef88892476_zpsocnzcc6m.jpg.html)

(http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk192/benmartingolf/c0e43d7a-48ec-461a-aa89-41517069748b_zpscgrhh6e5.jpg) (http://s280.photobucket.com/user/benmartingolf/media/c0e43d7a-48ec-461a-aa89-41517069748b_zpscgrhh6e5.jpg.html)

(http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk192/benmartingolf/3FC73E6B-16ED-49F0-9461-0BB4210C18F7_zps5ce0eyoo.jpg) (http://s280.photobucket.com/user/benmartingolf/media/3FC73E6B-16ED-49F0-9461-0BB4210C18F7_zps5ce0eyoo.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 31 May 2015, 17:11

Benmartingolf: Looking very clean, mine is scruffy already with only 50 miles driven since cleaning. The Lapiz is nearly as much of a sh!te magnet as DBP. If it rains though, it should slide straight off as the G-Techniq has made the bodywork feel like it is teflon coated.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 31 May 2015, 17:17

So what is the green collared MDI lead for? Is that the newest incarnation of Apple connectivity?

When I flipped open the lower central cubby to connect my USB/MDI lead (retained from my Scirocco) and USB stick full of MP3s, I found the standard blue collared old school Apple/MDI lead plugged in, but the green collared lead in it's bag also stuffed in there.

I thought that i'd read somewhere that people were being told that they had to buy the green lead if they needed it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: benmartingolf on 31 May 2015, 17:19

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 31 May 2015, 17:17

So what is the green collared MDI lead for? Is that the newest incarnation of Apple connectivity?

When I flipped open the lower central cubby to connect my USB/MDI lead (retained from my Scirocco) and USB stick full of MP3s, I found the standard blue collared old school Apple/MDI lead plugged in, but the green collared lead in it's bag also stuffed in there.

I thought that i'd read somewhere that people were being told that they had to buy the green lead if they needed it.

I didn't have that! I just had a USB slot and no need for the different coloured cables!!!! Not sure if anyone else has this?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 31 May 2015, 17:20

Looks gorgeous Ben  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 31 May 2015, 17:32

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 31 May 2015, 17:17

So what is the green collared MDI lead for? Is that the newest incarnation of Apple connectivity?

When I flipped open the lower central cubby to connect my USB/MDI lead (retained from my Scirocco) and USB stick full of MP3s, I found the standard blue collared old school Apple/MDI lead plugged in, but the green collared lead in it's bag also stuffed in there.

I thought that i'd read somewhere that people were being told that they had to buy the green lead if they needed it.

What's the green lead, got a pic of it?  I'll mainly be connecting an iPod (lightning connector).  Currently use the blue collar Apple MDI one in current car, with a 30pin to lightning adapter.

Also I'm sure I read recently that with the MY2016 changes there was to be a USB interface, or is that something different?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gazmondo35 on 31 May 2015, 17:36

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 31 May 2015, 17:11

Benmartingolf: Looking very clean, mine is scruffy already with only 50 miles driven since cleaning. The Lapiz is nearly as much of a sh!te magnet as DBP. If it rains though, it should slide straight off as the G-Techniq has made the bodywork feel like it is teflon coated.

Did you end up with the dealer induced swirls like I did,my paint was so bad they even gave some bottles of Diamond bright free of charge.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: benmartingolf on 31 May 2015, 17:40

Quote from: Booth11 on 31 May 2015, 17:32

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 31 May 2015, 17:17

So what is the green collared MDI lead for? Is that the newest incarnation of Apple connectivity?

When I flipped open the lower central cubby to connect my USB/MDI lead (retained from my Scirocco) and USB stick full of MP3s, I found the standard blue collared old school Apple/MDI lead plugged in, but the green collared lead in it's bag also stuffed in there.

I thought that i'd read somewhere that people were being told that they had to buy the green lead if they needed it.

Mine is a MY2015 (BW19) but I have the usb connection where the MDI lead would normally plug into. Dealer didn't get it!!!

What's the green lead, got a pic of it?  I'll mainly be connecting an iPod (lightning connector).  Currently use the blue collar Apple MDI one in current car, with a 30pin to lightning adapter.

Also I'm sure I read recently that with the MY2016 changes there was to be a USB interface, or is that something different?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: benmartingolf on 31 May 2015, 17:43

Mine is a MY15 BW19 car and has the USB interface instead of the MDI connections! Dealer put the cables on the seat then when he was showing me the car realised he didn't need them. Weird!!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 31 May 2015, 17:48

Quote from: benmartingolf on 31 May 2015, 17:43

Mine is a MY15 BW19 car and has the USB interface instead of the MDI connections! Dealer put the cables on the seat then when he was showing me the car realised he didn't need them. Weird!!!

It is weird. I knew your's was a pre BW22 car but sounds like you have the post 22 interface!!  If you get a chance to take a pic of the interface at some point I'd appreciate it.  Did the dealer give you any cables then?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 31 May 2015, 17:51

I got 2 cables. One a USB and the other one is the MDI interface. The USB is permanently plugged in for iPhone charging.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: benmartingolf on 31 May 2015, 18:00

Quote from: Booth11 on 31 May 2015, 17:48

Quote from: benmartingolf on 31 May 2015, 17:43

Mine is a MY15 BW19 car and has the USB interface instead of the MDI connections! Dealer put the cables on the seat then when he was showing me the car realised he didn't need them. Weird!!!

It is weird. I knew your's was a pre BW22 car but sounds like you have the post 22 interface!!  If you get a chance to take a pic of the interface at some point I'd appreciate it.  Did the dealer give you any cables then?

I'm heading to the in laws in abit so will take a pic and post it. No he didn't. I had some left over from my Audi. A blue and green Cable. I just had a usb and aux in that compartment.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 31 May 2015, 18:13

Quote from: am1w on 31 May 2015, 17:51

I got 2 cables. One a USB and the other one is the MDI interface. The USB is permanently plugged in for iPhone charging.

Yeah but as your car is what, a few weeks old now, things have moved on in technology terms :tongue: You know I love you  :kiss:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 31 May 2015, 18:18

Quote from: benmartingolf on 31 May 2015, 18:00

I'm heading to the in laws in abit so will take a pic and post it. No he didn't. I had some left over from my Audi. A blue and green Cable. I just had a usb and aux in that compartment.

Thanks Ben, no rush, just if you get chance  :smiley:

Like to be prepared for when I get my car :wink:  Need to start reading up in earnest on the nav functions, album art, radio logos downloads etc etc, so it won't be too much of a learning curve when I finally get it.  Not to mention getting to grips with the e-brake and the hated start-stop function  :sick:  Might have to switch that off   :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 31 May 2015, 18:51

Quote from: Booth11 on 31 May 2015, 18:13

Quote from: am1w on 31 May 2015, 17:51

I got 2 cables. One a USB and the other one is the MDI interface. The USB is permanently plugged in for iPhone charging.

Yeah but as your car is what, a few weeks old now, things have moved on in technology terms :tongue: You know I love you  :kiss:

Listen you mouthy, cheeky minx, enough already. My car might be middle-aged in your eyes but it is not scrap yet. You techy gals are something else; but in a good way. Care to give me some well paid lessons, luv?  :kiss:  :laugh:

So long as the car starts when required, the Sat Nav does not throw a fem hissy fit, the ride is not harsh as with 19" Prats, the noise levels for both engine and tyres are low for my eclectic musical merry-go-round, I am satisfied.

Back on topic: Fiddled around again with my keyless immobiliser/anti-hijack thingy-ma-jig, adjusted the Dynaudio, played around with the Sat Nav then took off for a quick drive, an ice-cream and coffee on the river and back home so that I could park the car on my street and not miles away.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 31 May 2015, 19:17

Quote from: am1w on 31 May 2015, 18:51

Listen you mouthy, cheeky minx, enough already. My car might be middle-aged in your eyes but it is not scrap yet. You techy gals are something else; but in a good way. Care to give me some well paid lessons, luv?  :kiss:  :laugh:

So long as the car starts when required, the Sat Nav does not throw a fem hissy fit, the ride is not harsh as with 19" Prats, the noise levels for both engine and tyres are low for my eclectic musical merry-go-round, I am satisfied.

Back on topic: Fiddled around again with my keyless immobiliser/anti-hijack thingy-ma-jig, adjusted sound the Dynaudio, played around with the Sat Nav then took off for a quick drive, an ice-cream and coffee on the river and back home.

Mouthy  :shocked: That's a first!  May surprise you but I've never been called that in my life....until now.

Luv!  Haha, are you moonlighting as a brickie now?  Thought your clandestine job involved matters of the flesh?  Concrete and flesh? Actually I'd rather not know.

Give you lessons? - depends what you mean by 'well paid', I'm all ears!  Actually by the time my car arrives, you'll have been ensconced in yours forever and should be the one giving me lessons (for free of course  :wink:)

Back on topic (again), why do you have to keep messing with your new immobiliser?  Is it temperamental, fiddly to set?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 31 May 2015, 19:20

Quote from: gazmondo35 on 31 May 2015, 17:36

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 31 May 2015, 17:11

Benmartingolf: Looking very clean, mine is scruffy already with only 50 miles driven since cleaning. The Lapiz is nearly as much of a sh!te magnet as DBP. If it rains though, it should slide straight off as the G-Techniq has made the bodywork feel like it is teflon coated.

Did you end up with the dealer induced swirls like I did,my paint was so bad they even gave some bottles of Diamond bright free of charge.

Nope, they looked after it very well. I had to insist that they didn't put it through the car wash, but the salesman didn't have any objections on that score. It looked like they'd spent a bit of time on it when I picked it up - perhaps that's why the smelly W6 fall-out remover picked up almost no iron deposits (just a bit on the wheels).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 31 May 2015, 19:23

Quote from: benmartingolf on 31 May 2015, 17:19

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 31 May 2015, 17:17

So what is the green collared MDI lead for? Is that the newest incarnation of Apple connectivity?

When I flipped open the lower central cubby to connect my USB/MDI lead (retained from my Scirocco) and USB stick full of MP3s, I found the standard blue collared old school Apple/MDI lead plugged in, but the green collared lead in it's bag also stuffed in there.

I thought that i'd read somewhere that people were being told that they had to buy the green lead if they needed it.

I didn't have that! I just had a USB slot and no need for the different coloured cables!!!! Not sure if anyone else has this?

I'm quite sure you get USB rather than an MDI if you've gone Nav Pro, but someone with Nav Pro will be able to confirm or deny that.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: TwoSheds on 31 May 2015, 19:35

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 31 May 2015, 17:17

So what is the green collared MDI lead for? Is that the newest incarnation of Apple connectivity?

When I flipped open the lower central cubby to connect my USB/MDI lead (retained from my Scirocco) and USB stick full of MP3s, I found the standard blue collared old school Apple/MDI lead plugged in, but the green collared lead in it's bag also stuffed in there.

I thought that i'd read somewhere that people were being told that they had to buy the green lead if they needed it.

I bought the green collared MDI lead to enable video play on the screen from an iPhone .

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 31 May 2015, 19:38

Quote from: benmartingolf on 31 May 2015, 17:06

Here's a few pics of Gus!!! I didn't really upload many when I collected him. I bloody love him!!!! haha

(http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk192/benmartingolf/173BD470-1C08-459A-B68E-1AD198DD28F4_zpscr56jmsw.jpg) (http://s280.photobucket.com/user/benmartingolf/media/173BD470-1C08-459A-B68E-1AD198DD28F4_zpscr56jmsw.jpg.html)

(http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk192/benmartingolf/3b6dcaac-b3b3-4416-a014-8746fd455290_zpsoldlx1jd.jpg) (http://s280.photobucket.com/user/benmartingolf/media/3b6dcaac-b3b3-4416-a014-8746fd455290_zpsoldlx1jd.jpg.html)

I *think* I recognise those houses!

Looks great Ben

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 31 May 2015, 19:40

Rebecca Ma Deah:

No, Immobiliser is not playing up. On the contrary it's brilliant. I am deciding on the activation distance. The Dynaudio gets better and better. When new, it really sounded ropey and it did disappoint a bit. But now it is mega fantastic. I also feel that the ride and handling have improved enormously as the suspension has settled really nicely. All-in-all, things are tickety boo.

Now, as far as lessons go, I rather pay (with a VAT receipt) and get paid. Prefer it that way as it keeps things in perspective but only between 9am and 5pm. Before and after those times, all bets are off!

I used the slang luv, as there are some on here who accuse me of being out of touch. Perhaps being really common is the preferred way of showing one is in touch. Don't want to light too many fires. Anyway, I've run out of matches.  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 31 May 2015, 19:58

Quote from: am1w on 31 May 2015, 19:40

Rebecca Ma Deah:

No, Immobiliser is not playing up. On the contrary it's brilliant. I am deciding on the activation distance. The Dynaudio gets better and better. When new, it really sounded ropey and it did disappoint a bit. But now it is mega fantastic. I also feel that the ride and handling have improved enormously as the suspension has settled really nicely. All-in-all, things are tickety boo.

Now, as far as lessons go, I rather pay (with a VAT receipt) and get paid. Prefer it that way as it keeps things in perspective but only between 9am and 5pm. Before and after those times, all bets are off!

I used the slang luv, as there are some on here who accuse me of being out of touch. Perhaps being really common is the preferred way of showing one is in touch. Don't want to light too many fires. Anyway, I've run out of matches.  :laugh:

Run out of matches?  Then you need Matchboy!  :laugh:

Lessons - don't want to upset the taxman  :laugh:  I suspect neither you nor I need lessons!

Woth the immobiliser - What is the range for activation, or would you rather not say?

Re the Dynaudio, it was the same with at first in my Mk6 but it is soo good now, sublime!  I'm not looking forward to having to endure the ropey run in phase with the new system.  But I hear the Dynaudio in the Mk7 is a marked improvement so it should be worth it.  I hope so.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: benmartingolf on 31 May 2015, 19:59

Quote from: Booth11 on 31 May 2015, 18:18

Quote from: benmartingolf on 31 May 2015, 18:00

I'm heading to the in laws in abit so will take a pic and post it. No he didn't. I had some left over from my Audi. A blue and green Cable. I just had a usb and aux in that compartment.

Thanks Ben, no rush, just if you get chance  :smiley:

Like to be prepared for when I get my car :wink:  Need to start reading up in earnest on the nav functions, album art, radio logos downloads etc etc, so it won't be too much of a learning curve when I finally get it.  Not to mention getting to grips with the e-brake and the hated start-stop function  :sick:  Might have to switch that off   :whistle:

(http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk192/benmartingolf/725EAA8D-2BAF-4275-8236-DFD1D028540B_zpsqenubhiz.jpg) (http://s280.photobucket.com/user/benmartingolf/media/725EAA8D-2BAF-4275-8236-DFD1D028540B_zpsqenubhiz.jpg.html)

(http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk192/benmartingolf/6F1096B8-E41F-4D1B-A1DF-34AB1F2BA4DF_zpsshivgyzo.jpg) (http://s280.photobucket.com/user/benmartingolf/media/6F1096B8-E41F-4D1B-A1DF-34AB1F2BA4DF_zpsshivgyzo.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 31 May 2015, 20:04

Ahh fantastic, thanks Ben, much appreciated  :smiley:  I guess I'll get the same then as it's Pro Nav.

Btw, nice interior  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: benmartingolf on 31 May 2015, 20:09

Quote from: Booth11 on 31 May 2015, 20:04

Ahh fantastic, thanks Ben, much appreciated  :smiley:  I guess I'll get the same then as it's Pro Nav.

Btw, nice interior  :cool:

Danke! I'm so happy with the car. This will be the first golf of many I think  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 31 May 2015, 20:20

Rebecca: Immobiliser activation distance can be set from 1 metre to 5 metres.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 31 May 2015, 20:22

Quote from: am1w on 31 May 2015, 20:20

Rebecca: Immobiliser activation distance can be set from 1metre to 5 metres.

Cheers Asker  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 31 May 2015, 20:52

Quote from: Booth11 on 31 May 2015, 20:22

Quote from: am1w on 31 May 2015, 20:20

Rebecca: Immobiliser activation distance can be set from 1 metre to 5 metres.

Cheers Asker  :smiley:

If it is set at 1 metre, and because the sensors are hidden somewhere secret in the car, it can immobilise the car easily if the fob control is not on one's self. Great, if you leave the car parked away from home and over a period. It will always be immobilised unless you are in the driver's seat with the fob on your person. If the fob is in the boot in your bag or jacket, then you've had it for a 1 metre set distance.

Great fun playing around with it.

An additional feature that can be installed is that the moment the OBD port is accessed or someone triea to start the car, a text message will be sent to your mobile phone. Then car can also be immobilised totally by text.

The great thing is that no one will know that such a system has been installed. It is quite invisible.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 31 May 2015, 21:15

Quote from: am1w on 31 May 2015, 20:52

If it is set at 1 metre, and because the sensors are hidden somewhere secret in the car, it can immobilise the car easily if the fob control is not on one's self. Great, if you leave the car parked away from home and over a period. It will always be immobilised unless you are in the driver's seat with the fob on your person. If the fob is in the boot in your bag or jacket, then you've had it for a 1 metre set distance.

Great fun playing around with it.

An additional feature that can be installed is that the moment the OBD port is accessed or someone triea to start the car, a text message will be sent to your mobile phone. Then car can also be immobilised totally by text.

The great thing is that no one will know that such a system has been installed. It is quite invisible.

Thanks.  Sounds like a great piece of kit and a good investment for peace of mind. That said, I hope it never has to be activated  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 01 June 2015, 07:30

Well, strictly speaking yesterday.....painted my brake disc hubs as they were starting to show the first signs of rust after 18 months. The rears were worse than the fronts, but not too bad and it seems better than many on here have posted before. Just bugged me that whenever I cleaned the car, I could always see some brown rust spots on the bells, so thought it was time I got it sorted.

Took about 2 hours in total. Wheel off one at a time, area around fully masked and the bell rubbed down with fine grade wire wool until lovely and smooth. Then 3 light coats of hammerite smooth silver spray paint. Worked a treat. The only difficult part was releasing the electronic parking brake so that I could rotate the disc as I sprayed at the rears, and having to slip the DSG into neutral so that I could do the same with the fronts. Very pleased for 2 hours work and should now see me though for at least a further couple of years.

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Cossieian on 01 June 2015, 08:07

That looks great Sootchucker :cool:
Can I ask where's the best place to jack car up with a trolley jack and put axle stands, I'm doing my hubs next week so would be helpful to know.
I assume it would need to be a very calm day as to avoid any overspray?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 01 June 2015, 08:12

First commute in the R this morning. Tried to drive exactly like I would in the GTD for mpg comparison purposes (of course that didn't work - there's a stretch towards the end of my commute when everything is nicely warmed up that I couldn't resist putting my foot down for a little harder than I would've done in the GTD).

29mpg was the end result for my 14 mile commute, the equivalent of 48mpg in a GTD (assuming the R is proportionally at 60% of where the GTD should be, as per the official figure differences between the 2 cars). I might've gotten 48mpg today in the GTD if I was lucky. For the early part of the journey, a lack of cars on the road this morning meant I was able to maintain 80mph rather than 65-70, so the R was definitely going a bit quicker GTD would have been on the average commute. Don’t forget that we’re also comparing a “tight as a drum” new R against a GTD with almost 18k miles on the clock.

The ride is a little firmer on the 19" wheels when going over the rough building surfaces*,  not enough to regret living with Cadiz or not speccing DCC.

*The Newcastle/North Tyneside area is undergoing a lot of roadworks at the moment - the local councils seem hell bent on eradicating roundabouts and so increasing the time anyone is waiting for their turn at the new lights, congestion has shot up in the areas that have already been done - that's progress for you.

I've decided that the Soundaktor is too loud on the commute, I might have to give "Normal" a try to see how loud that is and make adjustments downwards towards it for Race mode (which will also quieten the "normal" setting proportionately too, rather than there be a separate noise level to adjust for normal?)

Sootchucker - my rear discs have a little rust around the hubs already - unsure whether this is just deposits from venting drainage (likely) rather than the hubs themselves being rusty at this stage.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 01 June 2015, 08:13

I have a old hockey puck with a slot cut in it (the same width as the slot in the supplied jack head), and using this on my trolley jack I can jack us using the factory jacking points under the front and rear sills (where the arrows are). It's easy to spot if you get down low as in those areas the sill plates are welded double thickness to take the weight of the car. Obviously you don't need a hockey puck, a trolley jack with a decent head will do, but in that case just put some cloth double folded onto the jack head to prevent the metal head of the jack scratching the sill (although it's out of view normally).

Yes, a good idea to do it on as wind free day as possible, but TBH, I just just very short bursts of spray at a time then carefully rotated the brake disc a little bit at a time. This prevents loads of over-spray and also makes your paint go further. My can of hammorite still feels full !

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 01 June 2015, 08:19

I have to say MH, that R of your looks drop dead gorgeous, if I could justify one (to the other half), it would pretty much be a as yours, 5 door, Lapis and Prets, but with DSG instead of a manual.

Not jealous at all.... Enjoy, you waited long enough.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 01 June 2015, 09:19

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 31 May 2015, 19:23

I'm quite sure you get USB rather than an MDI if you've gone Nav Pro, but someone with Nav Pro will be able to confirm or deny that.

Yes, USB with NavPro. (my car is from April 2014)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 02 June 2015, 08:08

Today I commuted to work on Eco mode in the R (more to get a feel for how the car will sound with the Soundaktor off) and it did 29mpg without really altering my driving style. We were a little later in setting off, so the free-flowing traffic was moving a little slower (maintaining 65-70 on the coast road). This compares with 29mpg achieved  in Race mode yesterday and maintaining a quicker cruise for the 5 miles on the coast road. Eco mode seems utterly pointless, for the shorter journeys at least.

Not surprised really, it had no benefit for me on the GTD either – but it really blunts the throttle response.

Last night I had a leisurely drive up to Blyth to pick up a new rabbit cage (we got another house rabbit recently), driving along the North Sea coast via Tynemouth, Whitley Bay, Seaton Sluice and finally Blyth (11 miles each way). There was no opportunity to put your foot down apart from a small stretch of dual carriageway near Blyth (so I did), pootling at 30-40mph most of the way and got 35mpg. Obviously nowhere near the GTD, but demonstrates nicely that (for a high powered petrol car) it can give you some decent mpg returns if you’re not pressing on (and you don't need to be in eco mode to get it).

The R seems to get to around 22mpg very quickly (within 2 miles), and then you see the small incremental gains as the journey goes on thereafter.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 02 June 2015, 08:18

Matt, keep the comparisons coming. They are very informative.
Hopefully you'll do an in-depth going from a GTD to an R and any differences as used as a daily driver.
Cheers.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 02 June 2015, 22:14

Got the R to oversteer a little to much today and went off roading for a while

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 03 June 2015, 05:52

Quote from: p3asa on 02 June 2015, 08:18

Matt, keep the comparisons coming. They are very informative.
Hopefully you'll do an in-depth going from a GTD to an R and any differences as used as a daily driver.
Cheers.

You are so tempted!  :evil:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 03 June 2015, 07:44

On the commute this morning I really noticed how much smoother the manual box is on my R than it was on the GTD when changing gears and slotting the stick in.

Trying hard to describe the old feeling here, it was as though you were moving the gearstick between slightly ridge-edged slots, you could just about feel when you changed gear. Maybe it was just set up ever so slightly wrong on my GTD, but I accepted it as normal as i'd never had any trouble in engaging certain gears except on a cold start in the middle of Winter (2nd gear).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 03 June 2015, 15:21

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 03 June 2015, 07:44

On the commute this morning I really noticed how much smoother the manual box is on my R than it was on the GTD when changing gears and slotting the stick in.

Trying hard to describe the old feeling here, it was as though you were moving the gearstick between slightly ridge-edged slots, you could just about feel when you changed gear. Maybe it was just set up ever so slightly wrong on my GTD, but I accepted it as normal as i'd never had any trouble in engaging certain gears except on a cold start in the middle of Winter (2nd gear).

I've noticed a few R owners saying their manual boxes are a bit notchy so it must vary from car to car.
But my GTI seems a bit like you describe which is probably just a slight tweak of the cables needed.
I think you tend to get that sort of thing in high torque applications eventually as I had a previous TDI remapped and changed gear one day rather quickly when hoofing it away from the lights and the linkage fought back (I must have fractionally mis-timed it), and I ended up with a horrific crunch as the gearbox flatly refused my request and a sloppy change thereafter until I booked it in to have the cables adjusted again.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: phope on 03 June 2015, 22:57

Detarred the entire car after the local council decided in their wisdom to top-dress a mile stretch of road with tar and chuckies rather than man up and have the road completely resurfaced   :rolleyes:

Some good results though with the tar remover, Dodo Juice Lime Prime and Meguiars Last Touch spray

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y223/phope1/IMG_0619_zpsdtpcl7hf.jpg)

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y223/phope1/IMG_0635_zpss9cxmjib.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 03 June 2015, 23:10

Quote from: phope on 03 June 2015, 22:57

Detarred the entire car after the local council decided in their wisdom to top-dress a mile stretch of road with tar and chuckies rather than man up and have the road completely resurfaced   :rolleyes:

Some good results though with the tar remover, Dodo Juice Lime Prime and Meguiars Last Touch spray

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y223/phope1/IMG_0619_zpsdtpcl7hf.jpg)

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y223/phope1/IMG_0635_zpss9cxmjib.jpg)

That looks awesome, what amazing shine  :shocked:  Tornado Red at it's best.  Looks really special, especially with the contrasting gloss black mirrors   :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: phope on 03 June 2015, 23:17

Thanks :)

I've just bought a test can of Gyeon Can Coat quartz sealant, so am itching to give it a go as well. Planning to test it on the wing mirrors first, just in case

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 03 June 2015, 23:28

Quote from: phope on 03 June 2015, 23:17

Thanks :)

I've just bought a test can of Gyeon Can Coat quartz sealant, so am itching to give it a go as well. Planning to test it on the wing mirrors first, just in case

I'd be very interested in your view of the Gyeon Can Coat, when you've had chance to give it a go. Some one else on here recommended it too, a while back.  So I'm quite interested in it, particularly the durability and beading quality.  Maybe you could post a little review in the detailing section if you get time, once you've had it on a while  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: phope on 03 June 2015, 23:32

Will do - I should hopefully get some quality time with the car on Saturday whilst the better half is away working at her shop :D

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 03 June 2015, 23:35

Quote from: phope on 03 June 2015, 23:32

Will do - I should hopefully get some quality time with the car on Saturday whilst the better half is away working at her shop :D

Cheers phope, much appreciated  :smiley: The best quality car time is always when the other half is out of the way  :wink: :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 03 June 2015, 23:40

Looks amazing Peter. Daft question but was the lime prime the tar remover or was it another product you used? I'm looking for a recommendation for a good tar remover

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 03 June 2015, 23:44

Tardis  :smiley:  Lime Prime is a pre wax cleanser and polish with cutting properties.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: phope on 03 June 2015, 23:44

I've run out of Autosmart Tardis, so bought this a few weeks back - Dodo Juice Supernatural Tar & Glue remover...even smells nice  :grin:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dodo-Juice-Supernatural-SNTG500-Remover/dp/B00BK7BUZ6

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 03 June 2015, 23:49

Great, will give it a go.

Thanks very much  :smiley: :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 03 June 2015, 23:53

Quote from: phope on 03 June 2015, 23:44

I've run out of Autosmart Tardis, so bought this a few weeks back - Dodo Juice Supernatural Tar & Glue remover...even smells nice  :grin:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dodo-Juice-Supernatural-SNTG500-Remover/dp/B00BK7BUZ6

Don't mind the smell of Tardis.  The same cannot be said of Iron X  :sick:

There's also ObliTARate and TarX.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: phope on 03 June 2015, 23:59

IronX is one of the most horrible pungent smells (apart from me after eating haggis)

I'm using Dodo Juice Ferrous Dueller just now (can you tell I like Dodo Juice stuff :D )

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dodo-Juice-Ferrous-Dueller-Remover/dp/B00FGX3Y3G

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 03 June 2015, 23:59

Quote from: Booth11 on 03 June 2015, 23:53

Quote from: phope on 03 June 2015, 23:44

I've run out of Autosmart Tardis, so bought this a few weeks back - Dodo Juice Supernatural Tar & Glue remover...even smells nice  :grin:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dodo-Juice-Supernatural-SNTG500-Remover/dp/B00BK7BUZ6

Don't mind the smell of Tardis.  The same cannot be said of Iron X  :sick:

There's also ObliTARate and TarX.

I've been using maxolen tar remover but I can't find it sold anywhere now and when I did think I had found a seller I bought two bottles only for it not to turn up. Had to open a claim with PayPal which I fortunately won so got my money back. Disappointed as I really liked the product

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 04 June 2015, 00:07

Quote from: phope on 03 June 2015, 23:59

IronX is one of the most horrible pungent smells (apart from me after eating haggis)

I'm using Dodo Juice Ferrous Dueller just now (can you tell I like Dodo Juice stuff :D )

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dodo-Juice-Ferrous-Dueller-Remover/dp/B00FGX3Y3G

Will be using Iron-X on the missus new qashqai when it hopefully turns up in a few weeks. Not looking forward to the attack on my senses  :grin: :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 04 June 2015, 00:10

Quote from: CraigW on 03 June 2015, 23:59

I've been using maxolen tar remover but I can't find it sold anywhere now and when I did think I had found a seller I bought two bottles only for it not to turn up. Had to open a claim with PayPal which I fortunately won so got my money back. Disappointed as I really liked the product

It's annoying when you've found stuff you really like and then it's discontinued or you can't get hold of it.  I do like trying different things but if I really like something and it does a good job, I tend to stick with it for a good while, until something else takes my fancy.  Won't be trying any other tar remover any time soon though as still got two thirds of a 5 litre can of Tardis left!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 04 June 2015, 00:14

Quote from: phope on 03 June 2015, 23:59

IronX is one of the most horrible pungent smells (apart from me after eating haggis)

I'm using Dodo Juice Ferrous Dueller just now (can you tell I like Dodo Juice stuff :D )

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dodo-Juice-Ferrous-Dueller-Remover/dp/B00FGX3Y3G

I love DoDo Juice stuff too  :smiley:

Quote from: CraigW on 04 June 2015, 00:07

Will be using Iron-X on the missus new qashqai when it hopefully turns up in a few weeks. Not looking forward to the attack on my senses  :grin: :grin:

Just make sure you bin any cloths used with the Iron X, (in an outside bin, not in your kitchen bin).  Your missus will not be happy if they end up in the washing machine, and neither will you if your clothes come out stinking of it  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 04 June 2015, 00:15

Quote from: Booth11 on 04 June 2015, 00:10

Quote from: CraigW on 03 June 2015, 23:59

I've been using maxolen tar remover but I can't find it sold anywhere now and when I did think I had found a seller I bought two bottles only for it not to turn up. Had to open a claim with PayPal which I fortunately won so got my money back. Disappointed as I really liked the product

It's annoying when you've found stuff you really like and then it's discontinued or you can't get hold of it.  I do like trying different things but if I really like something and it does a good job, I tend to stick with it for a good while, until something else takes my fancy.  Won't be trying any other tar remover any time soon though as still got two thirds of a 5 litre can of Tardis left!

Yip really annoying Booth as I rated the product highly and it smelled pretty good which is always a bonus.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 04 June 2015, 00:19

Quote from: Booth11 on 04 June 2015, 00:14

Quote from: phope on 03 June 2015, 23:59

IronX is one of the most horrible pungent smells (apart from me after eating haggis)

I'm using Dodo Juice Ferrous Dueller just now (can you tell I like Dodo Juice stuff :D )

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dodo-Juice-Ferrous-Dueller-Remover/dp/B00FGX3Y3G

I love DoDo Juice stuff too  :smiley:

Quote from: CraigW on 04 June 2015, 00:07

Will be using Iron-X on the missus new qashqai when it hopefully turns up in a few weeks. Not looking forward to the attack on my senses  :grin: :grin:

Just make sure you bin any cloths used with the Iron X, (in an outside bin, not in your kitchen bin).  Your missus will not be happy if they end up in the washing machine, and neither will you if your clothes come out stinking of it  :whistle:

 :grin: :grin: yeah I've caused problems in the past with the washing machine and my car chemicals. I wasn't very popular for a few weeks

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 04 June 2015, 00:26

Quote from: CraigW on 04 June 2015, 00:19

:grin: :grin: yeah I've caused problems in the past with the washing machine and my car chemicals. I wasn't very popular for a few weeks

 :grin:  Haha, me too, though fortunately not iron remover.  Had quite a few clothes come out smelling of DoDo Juice wax, but saddo that I am, I rather like it  :embarrassed:  Smells better than fabric freshener :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 04 June 2015, 08:09

I gave the R a quick mid-week wash last night and noticed that the top/rear part of the wing, where it meets up with the windscreen pillar is quite flexible. It can easily be pushed in a few mm and then comes back out under tension with no pressure applied, to rest against the rubber surround of the tiny window by the wing mirror. I can’t say I noticed that on the GTD when cleaning it. It almost seems as though it’s missing some fixing or packing behind it to keep it rigid. Can anyone tell me if this is normal, to save me trying it out at the used forecourt of the local dealership? Might pay it a visit anyway, if only to get the sump plug and oil filter for my 1500 mile oil change.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 04 June 2015, 10:02

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 04 June 2015, 08:09

I gave the R a quick mid-week wash last night and noticed that the top/rear part of the wing, where it meets up with the windscreen pillar is quite flexible. It can easily be pushed in a few mm and then comes back out under tension with no pressure applied, to rest against the rubber surround of the tiny window by the wing mirror. I can’t say I noticed that on the GTD when cleaning it. It almost seems as though it’s missing some fixing or packing behind it to keep it rigid. Can anyone tell me if this is normal, to save me trying it out at the used forecourt of the local dealership? Might pay it a visit anyway, if only to get the sump plug and oil filter for my 1500 mile oil change.

That's normal. Part of the flimsy build. At least you have perfectly aligned front doors.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 04 June 2015, 11:00

Quote from: CraigW on 03 June 2015, 23:59

I've been using maxolen tar remover but I can't find it sold anywhere now and when I did think I had found a seller I bought two bottles only for it not to turn up.

Craig you can buy Maxolen straight from them

http://www.maxolenuk.com/ the tar remover is there.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 04 June 2015, 11:04

Am1w: Well I'm nipping out from work at lunchtime to have a prod at a few used cars' wings and get my oil filter and sump plug. Yes, my doors seem perfectly straight (must've drafted in some Audi craftsmen to build mine  :whistle:) - were you studying my pictures for alignment comparison?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 04 June 2015, 11:08

Matt what is the actual positioning that you think is flexible? I've not noticed anything obvious like this on mine and I've recently gave it a deep clean, wax etc.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 04 June 2015, 11:53

Quote from: p3asa on 04 June 2015, 11:00

Quote from: CraigW on 03 June 2015, 23:59

I've been using maxolen tar remover but I can't find it sold anywhere now and when I did think I had found a seller I bought two bottles only for it not to turn up.

Craig you can buy Maxolen straight from them

http://www.maxolenuk.com/ the tar remover is there.

That's where I tried buying it P3asa and ended up with nothing. I even went to try and find their premises in Paisley and there was no sign of them.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 04 June 2015, 12:05

That's poor.
I only knew about them as someone else recommended some of their products.
Have you never tried Tardis? I just meet the rep on his local travels and get a 5L container. Its great stuff.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 04 June 2015, 12:14

Quote from: p3asa on 04 June 2015, 12:05

That's poor.
I only knew about them as someone else recommended some of their products.
Have you never tried Tardis? I just meet the rep on his local travels and get a 5L container. Its great stuff.

Never tried tardis but have heard good things about it. How do you apply it, is it a spray solution?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 04 June 2015, 12:32

Yeah just spray and it dissolves in front of you.
Probably the same as most of them
No rubbing required as it just melts the tar.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cq0rk8MDLYE

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 04 June 2015, 12:39

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 04 June 2015, 11:04

Am1w: Well I'm nipping out from work at lunchtime to have a prod at a few used cars' wings and get my oil filter and sump plug. Yes, my doors seem perfectly straight (must've drafted in some Audi craftsmen to build mine  :whistle:) - were you studying my pictures for alignment comparison?

Can't see much from pictures anyway, so no, I was not. Guessed they were fine as you did not mention it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 04 June 2015, 12:59

Quote from: p3asa on 04 June 2015, 11:08

Matt what is the actual positioning that you think is flexible? I've not noticed anything obvious like this on mine and I've recently gave it a deep clean, wax etc.

The elongated bit of the wing that meets the windscreen pillar. The corner that meets the windscreen itself is rock solid, but the opposing corner which meets with the rubber surround of the little window by the wing mirror can pushed to flex quite easily, and was flexing when I was rubbing off the excess sealant after applying the C2V3.

I was down to Benfield to pick up the oil filter and sump plug (£15.44 total! Probably £7 at the Skoda garage if the Octavia VRS Petrol uses the same) - the filter is tiny! Smaller than those 150mL cans of pop that you get on a commercial flight when the trolley comes round. While I was there I was looking at their used stock. Unfortunately they didn't have anything MK7 older than 64 plate to know if these used to be more solid at both sides. For the 3 Golfs I tried, they all had the flex that I describe, including a 15 plate Lapiz R. They actually had 2 lapiz Rs in, both on Cadiz - I think my £800 was well spent as I didn't like it. Another brand new Red R on Cadiz in the collection bay looked fine.

Anyway, was having a bit of a chat with the lad at the parts counter as he's getting a GTD shortly, so spoke about that for a bit. He was asking about the car and told me that they'd had 5 Rs over the past 6 months that required a whole new engine because of turbo failure and the resulting shrapnel buggering it. They have 2 new engines on back order right now for the issue. One of them went under a week old, but that was 6 months ago and they've had turbo revisions since (so he said as he tried to reassure me mine wasn't about to pop!).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 04 June 2015, 13:17

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 04 June 2015, 12:59

Quote from: p3asa on 04 June 2015, 11:08

Matt what is the actual positioning that you think is flexible? I've not noticed anything obvious like this on mine and I've recently gave it a deep clean, wax etc.

The elongated bit of the wing that meets the windscreen pillar. The corner that meets the windscreen itself is rock solid, but the opposing corner which meets with the rubber surround of the little window by the wing mirror can pushed to flex quite easily, and was flexing when I was rubbing off the excess sealant after applying the C2V3.

They actually had 2 lapiz Rs in, both on Cadiz - I think my £800 was well spent as I didn't like it. Another brand new Red R on Cadiz in the collection bay looked fine.

Matt: They all flex as I told you and you did not believe me. Flimsy build.

Regarding Lapiz, Prets suit the colour better than Cadiz. Looks wrong with Cadiz IMO. The best colour with Cadiz is Tornado Red. Seems we both made the right choice of matching colour with wheel type. But my colour and wheels were at no cost. :laugh:

Prets go well with all colours, but Cadiz suit a handful: Tornado Red, Reflex Silver and Black Pearl.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 04 June 2015, 16:04

Its not flimsy, it's weight saving.  :grin:  The way I could flex it made me think that VW had switched to plastic wings. Honestly didn't notice it on the GTD, making me think it might be a recent change in build method.

The turbo tales at Benfield were a bit scary.

Definitely need to tone down the soundaktor. For me it makes the car seem slower as it sounds like it is trying far harder to do what it does - like some 60-a-day smoker panting and wheezing while running for the bus. You know the skinny fitness freak is going to get there quicker and with less drama. Will give 30% a go I think.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 04 June 2015, 16:25

I can confirm that my geriatric 63 plate decidedly non premium white goods slow coach GTI with not enough doors to make it a saleable proposition also flexes like a bast@rd in the described place.
Obviously a £30k plus S3, which incidentally looks identical to a base model Diesel A3, wouldn't possibly have this issue; so really we should all immediately jump ship...

 :kiss: :grin:




Now what's my old AudiSport.net log in again?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 04 June 2015, 16:25

matt,

If you mean this, then yes it seems they are all like that (mines a Sept 2013 build) - click to play (sorry don't know how to properly embed movies)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/332/18270297498_60373ceb8f_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/tQu3Vh)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 04 June 2015, 16:45

wow never noticed that, will check tonight.

MH - mines is set to 40% its ok, certainly better, I have thought about having it off completely but I have to admit I would miss the fake noise for 1st sometimes, its growls a lot better in the lower gears than it does in the higher, if only there was a way of turning it off over a certain speed maybe...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 04 June 2015, 18:12

Sootchucker: That's exactly the place. Never recalled my GTD ever flexing there when rubbing the bodywork during sealant application, must have missed it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 04 June 2015, 18:19

Matt let me know when you want to vcds the sound on your r

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 04 June 2015, 18:35

Quote from: mcmaddy on 04 June 2015, 18:19

Matt let me know when you want to vcds the sound on your r

Anytime that'sconvenient for you Chris! Any other tweaks to suggest (i'm not really up on the recent VCDS tweaks)?

Do you have an Apple phone, but no green collared MDI lead?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 04 June 2015, 19:27

Mine flexes but not half as much as that video unless its just my weedy arms :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: phope on 04 June 2015, 20:11

Mine moves like that in that spot - noticed it last night when cleaning the car

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: phope on 04 June 2015, 20:21

Machine polished the front wing tonight to get rid of 3 very stubborn bird poo etchings that weren't shifting with anything

Came up good :)

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 04 June 2015, 22:56

Quote from: CraigW on 04 June 2015, 12:14

Quote from: p3asa on 04 June 2015, 12:05

That's poor.
I only knew about them as someone else recommended some of their products.
Have you never tried Tardis? I just meet the rep on his local travels and get a 5L container. Its great stuff.

Never tried tardis but have heard good things about it. How do you apply it, is it a spray solution?

Really easy to use - brilliant tar remover

As Tardis is solvent based - good idea to use a chemical resistant spray head (as opposed to a standard one) if decanting it into a spray bottle.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 04 June 2015, 23:41

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 03 June 2015, 05:52

Quote from: p3asa on 02 June 2015, 08:18

Matt, keep the comparisons coming. They are very informative.
Hopefully you'll do an in-depth going from a GTD to an R and any differences as used as a daily driver.
Cheers.

You are so tempted!  :evil:

Yes mate very tempted. Although a couple of things stopping me just now.
I'm only 1 year into a 4 year PCP so it will probably be quite dear to change.
Plus I'm keen to see what the Club GTI / R400/420 is all about before going ahead.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snooze on 05 June 2015, 19:42

So got out of work today and to my dismay I had a bird poo on my lovely paintwork! I was a bit concerned after reading various posts on soft paintwork and damage caused by bird poo. But as soon as I got home I washed it off with some hot water and thankfully paintwork is unblemished  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: phope on 07 June 2015, 20:20

Played around with some spare red paint...

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: benmartingolf on 07 June 2015, 22:16

Gave Gus his second clean. We live on a new estate and its so dusty, so decided to take it to the in-laws for a bath.

Absolutely love the car!!!!

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snooze on 07 June 2015, 22:19

You got spacers on those rear wheels Ben? They almost sit flush with the arches. Mine sit way inboard and look gash!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: benmartingolf on 07 June 2015, 22:22

Nope Snooze all standard!!! You enjoying your motor?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snooze on 07 June 2015, 22:23

Yes mate, enjoying it more each day!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Diehammer on 07 June 2015, 22:34

looking good ben, i have named mine victor :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: benmartingolf on 07 June 2015, 22:42

And reason for Victor? My girlfriend named mine Gus from Cinderella!!

She let me buy him so I'm cool with that  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Diehammer on 07 June 2015, 23:18

Was in the dealers thinking of boys names that start with V for VW. The funny thing is I have a son called Jack so together they are Jack & Victor after the main characters in the best Scottish comedy of all time "Still Game" didn't realise this until last night.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 08 June 2015, 22:10

Coming back through the Tyne tunnel tonight after my first day in my new job (i'm knackered!), I was side by side with my old Rising Blue Scirocco ND11 OJT. Doing 80 where I could on the motorway for my 24 mile commute, the car did 30.0mpg there and 29.3mpg back, and the "since fill" mpg figure is still climbing (slightly), even though it was marginally higher than either of these figures before today.  :huh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mark V GTD on 09 June 2015, 16:05

Pretty good for an R  MH, much better than I would have anticipated :-)

Must be the time of year - I got the best ever out of my GTD last Saturday - 65.2mpg - on a 33 mile trip....

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 09 June 2015, 17:08

Quote from: Diehammer on 07 June 2015, 23:18

Was in the dealers thinking of boys names that start with V for VW. The funny thing is I have a son called Jack so together they are Jack & Victor after the main characters in the best Scottish comedy of all time "Still Game" didn't realise this until last night.

It's a German car. Call it Valhalla or Volka. The latter is a good Teutonic name, the former is the hall where the god Odin lived. Or just call it Wolfgang as it was born in Wolfsburg. All Golfs are Wolfgangs.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Diehammer on 10 June 2015, 11:12

Or i could call it Victor Wolfgang  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 10 June 2015, 19:39

The usual commute (it is actually 22 miles according to the car, even though AA route planner states 24.3 miles), and the mpg has crept up a little with the better weather/more miles on.

It's a few miles doing 40/50mph, through the Tyne tunnel, about 18 miles doing 70-80mph (depending on traffic), and a few miles 30/40mph the other end. On the way home (but not the way in) there's a bit of traffic midway through the motorway spell, and i'm getting 31.5mpg. I get a few acceleration spurts in when the car has warmed up. The car still seems to take longer to get to a decent mpg running Esso Supreme rather than Shell V-power, and seems a little less urgent on acceleration.

Will give Tesco Supreme a go next, as there's a huge Tesco right by the new place of work with a Tesco (non-Esso) filling station.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snooze on 11 June 2015, 19:38

Quote from: Ginge 35Edition on 09 May 2014, 21:40

Quote from: Ian.C on 09 May 2014, 12:28

Got some Eibach springs fitted....ride quality is still very good and the drop is exactly what I wanted.

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Ken

That looks loads better, would look nice with some spacers now to widen the track a little too.

Drop looks perfect how low did u go?

The rear track is 31mm narrower than the front. 15mm spares will be perfect. None required on the front.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Diehammer on 11 June 2015, 22:40

I have been copying my music collection to an SD card and getting the album artwork correct.

Really need to wash it it's covered in dust due to all the building that is going on around me but just not had time.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 12 June 2015, 10:02

Quote from: Diehammer on 11 June 2015, 22:40

I have been copying my music collection to an SD card and getting the album artwork correct.

How did you get on with this?
Does all your album artwork display correctly?

I spent a few days doing similar and still some of them don't display correctly.

I even have a few double albums that were processed the same, tagged the same and had the same embedded picture, One of the albums shows artwork correctly while the other doesn't.  I've tried putting the double album into the same folder and tagging them all as one and still it doesn't show correctly.  I'm totally bamboozled  :shocked:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: scotland67 on 12 June 2015, 11:48

Took the car to Benfield Silverlink to get seat belt fault fixed under warranty.
I also asked them to disable the Soundaktor as it was too obtrusive in Sport Mode, for which they charged me £42.
However the car now sounds and feels so much better.
I still have to go back apparently to get those two plastic attachments to the spoiler replaced although mine seem secure enough

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 12 June 2015, 12:28

Wow £42. Someone here would have done it free I'm sure via VCDS.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 12 June 2015, 12:46

I'm in sunderland and i would have done it for you.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Diehammer on 12 June 2015, 13:09

Quote from: p3asa on 12 June 2015, 10:02

Quote from: Diehammer on 11 June 2015, 22:40

I have been copying my music collection to an SD card and getting the album artwork correct.

How did you get on with this?
Does all your album artwork display correctly?

I spent a few days doing similar and still some of them don't display correctly.

I even have a few double albums that were processed the same, tagged the same and had the same embedded picture, One of the albums shows artwork correctly while the other doesn't.  I've tried putting the double album into the same folder and tagging them all as one and still it doesn't show correctly.  I'm totally bamboozled  :shocked:

Same thing here but i think its because a few of them are greater than 400x400. The ones that i have downloaded and embedded have worked but the ones done through Media Monkey dont.

If you do an images search on Google the use the search tools to narrow the size you should get them easily. Going to spend some time tomorrow getting them all right.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 12 June 2015, 14:05

Quote from: Diehammer on 12 June 2015, 13:09

Quote from: p3asa on 12 June 2015, 10:02

Quote from: Diehammer on 11 June 2015, 22:40

I have been copying my music collection to an SD card and getting the album artwork correct.

How did you get on with this?
Does all your album artwork display correctly?

I spent a few days doing similar and still some of them don't display correctly.

I even have a few double albums that were processed the same, tagged the same and had the same embedded picture, One of the albums shows artwork correctly while the other doesn't.  I've tried putting the double album into the same folder and tagging them all as one and still it doesn't show correctly.  I'm totally bamboozled  :shocked:

Same thing here but i think its because a few of them are greater than 400x400. The ones that i have downloaded and embedded have worked but the ones done through Media Monkey dont.

If you do an images search on Google the use the search tools to narrow the size you should get them easily. Going to spend some time tomorrow getting them all right.

That didn't work for me unfortunately. 
Loads of my artwork was over 400x400 some were even 1200x1200 and they displayed fine. That was before I started looking into it properly.
Since then I have made sure all the pictures are 400x400 and it makes no difference.

I still can't fathom out how on a double album, only one of the albums displays properly and the other doesn't!! Both embedded exactly the same  :shocked:

I'm not the only one with problems either  :sad:

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=273239.0

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: scotland67 on 12 June 2015, 18:15

Thanks guys, too late now I thought it was a bit steep wish I had known I could have got it done cheaper through you mc madly. I guess I've been ripped off!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 13 June 2015, 10:21

You know now though. Let me know if you want anything else done.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 13 June 2015, 18:12

Gave the R a damn good wash and found some alcohol to correct something that had been bugging me since last week....

When I gave the car a G-Techniq treat as soon as I got it, I had a few issues with their Iron-X equivalent. It seemed to cook on around the side parts of the bonnet, as though it had reacted with the wax the dealership had applied, and would not come off with a water rinse and rub. Imagine what foam sometimes looks like on the sea. I got it off on one side, the other side I managed to lessen the effect - using Mer polish applied by hand for quite a while. I put the C2V3 on all over and it lessened the effect, you could only see it in certain light, and it was faint. It seemed to whiten quite strongly (enough for me to notice easily) over this week.

Applying the alcohol mixed with Mer to remove the C2V3 and wax in the affected area was finally enough to get rid of it. Put another coat of C2V3 on around the area and gave the front end/bonnet/wings/roof a second coat. Will probably give the doors, boot/back end and wheels a second coat next weekend. The Sun got out and I didn't want to apply any more in direct sunlight.

Phew! Thought I was going to have to pay a detailer to correct it all.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 13 June 2015, 20:02

Drove back from Cardiff to Durham (303 miles) and achieved 53.9mpg. Wasn't taking it easy lets say that, but on the journey there was a cop car with an officer out of the window with a little camera like device.

Am I getting a ticket? He will of definitely clocked me but he was on his own and I didn't get pulled over, will that matter?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 13 June 2015, 20:14

Quote from: KyleB on 13 June 2015, 20:02

Drove back from Cardiff to Durham (303 miles) and achieved 53.9mpg. Wasn't taking it easy lets say that, but on the journey there was a cop car with an officer out of the window with a little camera like device.

Am I getting a ticket? He will of definitely clocked me but he was on his own and I didn't get pulled over, will that matter?

Can't help with you for sure Kyle, but it must be pretty difficult to prove speed of a car, from a handheld device that is held out of a side window of a moving car by a person, rather than straight on from a fixed point on the front of the pursuing car. The calibration of using a device that way must be a nightmare, to prove solid repeatable results. Don't think you're in trouble.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 13 June 2015, 21:11

That's what I was hoping for, hoping it was an ANPR camera and he was checking for uninsured drivers. If not I'll just have to bite the bullet an accept it, hopefully will have the course option as I haven't been caught speeding before.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 13 June 2015, 21:59

Was the cop car stationary?
On first reading of your post it looks like he was hanging out the window of a moving car but I thought to myself why would he need a device for ANPR when it would be installed in the car!!

I take it he was stationary at an angle not facing cars?

It could be a speed gun and no they don't have to pull you over.

I'm sure they have 2 weeks to notify you of it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 13 June 2015, 22:28

Yeah car was stationary, copper hanging out his window. Guess its squeaky bum time for two weeks.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 13 June 2015, 22:47

Quote from: KyleB on 13 June 2015, 22:28

Yeah car was stationary, copper hanging out his window. Guess its squeaky bum time for two weeks.

Don't know why but I assumed the bobby car was moving. 14 days and you're clear.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTI_Ant on 13 June 2015, 22:48

He was probably just taking a selfie to show his kids.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: AndyG on 14 June 2015, 17:12

What I thought were scratches on the instrument cluster as careful as I have been,polished out a treat with autoglym glass polish.A weight lifted off my mind,sad I know.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Rh83 on 14 June 2015, 18:40

Picked up my GTI after detailing by Rob at Gleammachine Detailing http://www.gleammachine.net/#!/detailer-essex (http://www.gleammachine.net/#!/detailer-essex). Such a terrific job! Same the weather was pants to show off the real shine

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dereks on 14 June 2015, 19:27

Cracking colour  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Diehammer on 14 June 2015, 21:09

just washed my GTD for the first time and its looking lovely. no photos as my neighbours are nosy

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 14 June 2015, 21:34

Quote from: Diehammer on 14 June 2015, 21:09

just washed my GTD for the first time and its looking lovely. no photos as my neighbours are nosy

Nosy neighbours are no excuse for a lack of pics  :laugh: Car love soon eclipses the 'what will the neighbours think' attitude  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Diehammer on 14 June 2015, 23:47

I will take a couple early in the morning if I remember Booth it's light up here at around 4:10am just now.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 14 June 2015, 23:57

Quote from: Diehammer on 14 June 2015, 23:47

I will take a couple early in the morning if I remember Booth it's light up here at around 4:10am just now.

Diehammer, if the neighbours see you taking photos of your car at 4:10 in the morning, they really will think you've lost the plot  :laugh:  In all seriousness, a great time for photography, just after sunrise  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 15 June 2015, 19:13

Parked up in a public car park this evening (whilst waiting to pick my kid up), there's two people in a Micra going round and round the car park, over and over.  Realised it's a woman being taught how to park by her other half (no L plates!).  Too close to my car for comfort on more than one go, I'm moving it  :shocked:

Oops thought I was posting this in mk6 section  :embarrassed:  Mods feel free to move!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 16 June 2015, 07:54

Added some nice plastic moulded sill trim protectors, as I was fed of of having to deal with scratches on both front sills from a trailing shoe etc. Got these from the web and they are from Richard Grant mouldings. There are not decals that stick on, but moulded plastic covers with 3m double sided tape underneath to hold them in place, and cover a big area of the sill to prevent further damage.

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3947/18211606723_af20885f47_o.jpg)

[url=https://flic.kr/p/uG9arF](https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3930/18832242005_7aff52974b_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/tKifcn)

I've also changed the wiper blades today. I never really had the issues with the factory wiper blades that some complained about, but after 18 months, the original units were starting to just smear and not really wipe the screen any more so it was time for new units. A brand new set of Bosch aerotwins. Compared to the old units they are like chalk and cheese, and I should have done this many months ago when the old units started to fail. I can now see where I am going in the rain !

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JBirchy on 16 June 2015, 09:50

Like the look of those door protectors Sootchucker....

Off he goes to search the web...  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 16 June 2015, 12:41

Sootchucker - they look great.  Are they available in chrome?  I've got Lockwood ones on my mk6 which I love, and will be looking for something similar for the R.  Must admit I've not really browsed the bay yet!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 16 June 2015, 16:31

Sill protectors look good Mr N, I wanted as set for mine back along but they don't do 3 door yet  :sad:

I think they only come in black plastic at the moment Ms B


... And today I put 53 litres of fuel in my 50 litre tank. Goes to show when it said 0 miles it wasn't bullsh!tting! First time I've run it that low, I'm not proud of myself. I think monkeyhanger's part ex fuel challenge got to me!  :grin:
The car feels twice as heavy now!

And also today I spotted my first GTE on the road. Just pulling into Sainsburys as I was pulling out. "Hi"  :cool:
In tungsten grey if I'm not mistaken. The DRL's certainly catch the eye.
I think the trim should be in green not blue as it's supposed to be the green option (ignoring the fact the power station must consume fuel to produce electricity?) and the blue stripe should be on the R as it used to be the VW Motorsport colour.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 16 June 2015, 16:32

Yeah, black only I'm afraid Rebecca.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: isleaiw on 16 June 2015, 16:43

Quote from: Exonian on 16 June 2015, 16:31

And also today I spotted my first GTE on the road. Just pulling into Sainsburys as I was pulling out. "Hi"  :cool:
In tungsten grey if I'm not mistaken. The DRL's certainly catch the eye.
I think the trim should be in green not blue as it's supposed to be the green option (ignoring the fact the power station must consume fuel to produce electricity?) and the blue stripe should be on the R as it used to be the VW Motorsport colour.

Maybe the blue echoes the use of blue in "Bluemotion" to indicate the environmentally friendly model...?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 16 June 2015, 17:42

Quote from: Sootchucker on 16 June 2015, 16:32

Yeah, black only I'm afraid Rebecca.

Thanks Sootchucker and Mr Ex. 

Lockwood do either plain silver with etched stripe.

http://www.lockwoodinternational.co.uk/golf-mk7-2013on-with-stripe-etch-4-door-upper-and-lower-sill-protectors-part-no-k63-more-details-i9967.html

or GTI etched ones

http://www.lockwoodinternational.co.uk/golf-mk7-gti-2013on-4-door-upper-and-lower-sill-protectors-part-no-k38-more-details-i10397.html

No R specific ones as yet  :sad:  Might have to go with the plain silver or maybe those black ones like yours Sootchucker.  Course it'd be handy to have a car to attach them to  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: phope on 16 June 2015, 22:25

Inspected the car for damage....came back from a hospital appointment to find some asshole had parked like this next to me, so no room to get the door opened :rolleyes:

Contorted myself via the passenger side to get in - thankfully no damage or dents from the X5 driver

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y223/phope1/IMG_0735_zpsgcrhw7dv.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Eccie on 16 June 2015, 22:48

Quote from: phope on 16 June 2015, 22:25

Inspected the car for damage....came back from a hospital appointment to find some asshole had parked like this next to me, so no room to get the door opened :rolleyes:

Contorted myself via the passenger side to get in - thankfully no damage or dents from the X5 driver

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y223/phope1/IMG_0735_zpsgcrhw7dv.jpg)

What a Knob, somebody will give his door a good kick one day, if he keeps parking like that

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gazmondo35 on 16 June 2015, 22:49

There is nothing worse than coming back from from the shops to see a car parked millimetres from your door.Thats why I was surprised to see a gti parked on a building site today.

(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag318/Garry_Mcdonnell/D27EF276-3659-4DF8-9C94-356944D3483B_zpsxnl8dv8t.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Eccie on 16 June 2015, 23:05

So I picked up my car yesterday, It took me, 1 bus and 3 trains, some 4.5 hours to finally get the keys - I had a fantastic drive home, playing with all the settings and trying to figure everything out.

So today I set about giving it a bloody good clean and polish, very pleased with the outcome

(http://i597.photobucket.com/albums/tt60/gpe/P1010664_zpsjazxurbr.jpg) (http://s597.photobucket.com/user/gpe/media/P1010664_zpsjazxurbr.jpg.html)

(http://i597.photobucket.com/albums/tt60/gpe/P1010662_zpsqtyrzzqy.jpg) (http://s597.photobucket.com/user/gpe/media/P1010662_zpsqtyrzzqy.jpg.html)

(http://i597.photobucket.com/albums/tt60/gpe/P1010672_zpsy6waieun.jpg) (http://s597.photobucket.com/user/gpe/media/P1010672_zpsy6waieun.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 16 June 2015, 23:09

^^
That looks awesome.  Not a fan of sun roof usually but looks fantastic with pure white.  Nice reflections too  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Eccie on 17 June 2015, 09:15

Quote from: Booth11 on 16 June 2015, 23:09

^^
That looks awesome.  Not a fan of sun roof usually but looks fantastic with pure white.  Nice reflections too  :cool:

Thanks, I'm thinking about having the other half of the roof wrapped gloss black or painted, I think it'll finish it off nicely

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 17 June 2015, 10:12

Utter knob in that X5 phope, I hate parking my car in public :(

Looks great Eccie, welcome to the mk7 club!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Olifran on 17 June 2015, 12:20

What polish did you use?

Chris

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Eccie on 17 June 2015, 13:39

Quote from: Olifran on 17 June 2015, 12:20

What polish did you use?

Chris

Chris its wearing Werkstat, prime strong and then about four or five layers of the Acrylic Jett (i lost count)

I've been using it for years, its so easy to apply, it goes a long way and its dead easy to top up after 3 months or so, its a sealant and it gives a real nice wet look.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 17 June 2015, 14:48

Quote from: Eccie on 17 June 2015, 09:15

Quote from: Booth11 on 16 June 2015, 23:09

^^
That looks awesome.  Not a fan of sun roof usually but looks fantastic with pure white.  Nice reflections too  :cool:

Thanks, I'm thinking about having the other half of the roof wrapped gloss black or painted, I think it'll finish it off nicely

Great idea.  I think a gloss black wrapped roof looks sensational on a white car.  There were a few guys in the Mk6 section did this and it looked fantastic.  Think it would suit the Mk7 even more.  Then you need gloss black mirror caps or wraps to complete the look  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Diehammer on 17 June 2015, 17:55

Drove it 277 miles home from Alton Towers, terrible conditions between Manchester & Preston. Managed to get 51mpg in Eco mode which was no different to sport mode on the way down.

Car is so easy to drive especially when using acc all you need to do is steer.

I will need to go and purchase a pressure washer now cos the car is filthy.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 17 June 2015, 18:10

Quote from: Diehammer on 17 June 2015, 17:55

Drove it 277 miles home from Alton Towers, terrible conditions between Manchester & Preston. Managed to get 51mpg in Eco mode which was no different to sport mode on the way down.

Car is so easy to drive especially when using acc all you need to do is steer.

I will need to go and purchase a pressure washer now cos the car is filthy.

Alton Towers? Bet that cost you an arm and a leg!  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Diehammer on 17 June 2015, 19:05

Ha ha the one ones are the best.  :grin: they had a smiler cocktail on the bar menu as well, it was guaranteed to get you legless.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: phope on 18 June 2015, 16:08

Compared one red 3 door front wheel drive 6 speed manual 2.0 TDI MQB based car with....another :D

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y223/phope1/IMG_0757%202_zpsmqxuarir.jpg)

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y223/phope1/IMG_0751%202_zpsjfm8fudb.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kenny.c on 18 June 2015, 16:56

You gotta love that dash.....

Ken

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 18 June 2015, 17:31

Love that dash.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 18 June 2015, 21:10

Lovely car Peter. I'm soooo tempted to go back to a TT

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: phope on 18 June 2015, 21:30

Our A6 was going in for a service, so I asked my salesman nicely if I could 'borrow' a TT for the day, instead of getting an A1 or A3 courtesy car.

Dundee Audi are a great place to deal with in my experience, and my salesman went and pinched a car that another salesman was using as a daily driver.

It was a TT Sport, 2.0TDI manual (same drivetrain as the GTD) with the full Audi Connect version of the sat-nav. The suspension and 245/40 tyres gave a nice ride as well. Engine suits the car, much more than the previous model 170 hp TDI which I thought was a bit gruff. Being a lighter car than the GTD also makes it feel a little more rapid.

Bad points - none really bad but learning how to operate the screen took a bit longer than I thought it would - all sorts of submenus can be tucked away, but the basics are easy enough. The prices are of course not cheap for the car or the copious amounts of options.

Would I get a Mk3 TT? If they were to come up with either a higher powered TDI quattro, an e-tron model or a successor to the RS in a year or two, then I'll have another closer look :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 18 June 2015, 21:49

If the MK3 TT had been available to order with a decent level of broker discount when I ordered the R, I might have been tempted. Drive the deal look to be coming in with a 9% discount right now - but even in S-line guise, standard spec is a bit basic - VW have really spoilt us with the MK7's standard equipment.

The opportunities to put my foot down on my new 21 mile commute are few and far between (maybe 3 times during the whole trip to get a quick spurt to 80mph). The places I could really do it are usually when the car is cold (so that's a no-no). Most of the journey is a saintly 60-80mph cruise on the motorway that is usually quite busy but free-flowing - I might as well be in my old GTD getting an extra 20mpg for the chances I get to use the extra 116ps  :angry:.

I did manage to take a roundabout quite quickly yesterday with no-one else on the road and managed a mild 4 wheel slide - you'd have to be a real nutter to get the car to step out a lot. Still averaging around 32mpg because the commute's level of traffic forces you to be relatively sensible.

Had a few people asking about the R at work now that they know who I am.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 19 June 2015, 08:37

Buy mine for the missus Matt  :whistle: :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 19 June 2015, 12:36

Always thought VW cheapened out by not fitting stainless steel inner sill covers to the rear door area like they do to the front, so found these on Aliexpress (only took a week to arrive). I thought for £8 all in it was worth a punt. Fitted today and I really like the look of them and proper stainless steel (not steel looking plastic). Finishes off the rear door area (well it will be finished when I wire in my rear door exit lights to the bottom of the door now I've seen how to do it over on a German forum in the next couple of weeks.)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/433/18764572918_995a6662f9_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/uAakMh)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/520/18766033489_5e5e6aa5e0_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/uAhPXx)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kevinm on 19 June 2015, 12:44

Can you post a link to the how-to for the rear lights Andrew?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 19 June 2015, 12:48

Kevin, I was going to when I do this mod in about a weeks time, as I've cobbled bits and pieces from various forums and just want to make sure it all works correctly before advising people. As soon as it's done, I'll put it up here for all (on paper at least, it looks really easy - famous last words !)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jimble on 19 June 2015, 12:58

I'm watching a set of those trims on ebay but was a little reluctant to order them like you but i think i will now tbh, i've got a set of the GTI ones to put on when it turns up so might get these too. :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 19 June 2015, 13:47

Those rear door sill trims look good Sootchucker.  VW alaways seem to skimp on the finer little details, like they do with interior LED's, iirc most are LED but some aren't!

Reminds me, I've been wondering if it's possible to obtain and fit seat lever inserts on the mk7, similar to the mk6 ones (pic below).  From what I can see the mk7 handles are a different moulded shape with a deep curved recess which would make adding inserts difficult.  Anything available/possible?  Apologies if it's already on here somewhere.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2853/10045628175_c62254c017_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/giGtgM) (https://flic.kr/p/giGtgM)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 19 June 2015, 15:34

Those sills look good Sootchucker, can you get them with a GTD coloured stripe too?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Dukester on 19 June 2015, 23:31

I took my 2 week old, 300 mile GTD to the dealer today and drove off in a courtesy car whilst they look at an engine hardware fault. The dashboard warning light translates to a cat converter issue in the manual but apparently the actual fault is that the crankshaft timings are advanced. I'm disappointed as the part of the reason for going for new vs secondhand was the expectation that I wouldn't have to be doing things like this at this stage of ownership.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dave7268 on 20 June 2015, 00:13

Quote from: Sootchucker on 19 June 2015, 12:36

Finishes off the rear door area (well it will be finished when I wire in my rear door exit lights to the bottom of the door now I've seen how to do it over on a German forum in the next couple of weeks.)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/433/18764572918_995a6662f9_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/uAakMh)

looks real good  :smiley:

Who was the seller on Ali Express and also what German forum details how to fit the rear door exit lights - been itching to do that mod  :drool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jimble on 20 June 2015, 00:50

Quote from: dave7268 on 20 June 2015, 00:13

Quote from: Sootchucker on 19 June 2015, 12:36

Finishes off the rear door area (well it will be finished when I wire in my rear door exit lights to the bottom of the door now I've seen how to do it over on a German forum in the next couple of weeks.)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/433/18764572918_995a6662f9_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/uAakMh)

looks real good  :smiley:

Who was the seller on Ali Express and also what German forum details how to fit the rear door exit lights - been itching to do that mod  :drool:

Just noticed these were £8, the same ones on ebay are £19! :rolleyes:

Linky to the seller? :kiss:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Eccie on 20 June 2015, 16:49

So today I swapped the dim yellow reversing bulbs for some cree led's from here http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/351388083718?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT


(http://i597.photobucket.com/albums/tt60/gpe/P1010680_zps6cqp31kz.jpg) (http://s597.photobucket.com/user/gpe/media/P1010680_zps6cqp31kz.jpg.html)

Here's the original yellow bulb

(http://i597.photobucket.com/albums/tt60/gpe/P1010684_zpsg0qfnqj0.jpg) (http://s597.photobucket.com/user/gpe/media/P1010684_zpsg0qfnqj0.jpg.html)

and the new LED

(http://i597.photobucket.com/albums/tt60/gpe/P1010685_zps5izqrird.jpg) (http://s597.photobucket.com/user/gpe/media/P1010685_zps5izqrird.jpg.html)

And they look a lot brighter (camera doesn't really pick it up)

(http://i597.photobucket.com/albums/tt60/gpe/ea2a1d35-b79d-47bb-8544-513d4f5f2b60_zpslkzgu06c.jpg) (http://s597.photobucket.com/user/gpe/media/ea2a1d35-b79d-47bb-8544-513d4f5f2b60_zpslkzgu06c.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 20 June 2015, 16:50

Don't suppose you've got a link Eccie?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Eccie on 20 June 2015, 16:54

Quote from: KyleB on 20 June 2015, 16:50

Don't suppose you've got a link Eccie?

Ive just modified my post :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 20 June 2015, 16:56

Looks a worthwhile upgrade Eccie  :smiley:  Another thing to add to the 'to do' list for the R.  Thanks for posting that link  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Eccie on 20 June 2015, 17:01

So one thing thats bugged me over the last few days with the car, is the back box sits a little low & with my garage being slightly higher than the house, its been catching my eye - so I had to give it a polish, it looks a lot better now :cool:

(http://i597.photobucket.com/albums/tt60/gpe/7c14e560-4577-470c-a54b-93f5299f8535_zpsqqxxcfzp.jpg) (http://s597.photobucket.com/user/gpe/media/7c14e560-4577-470c-a54b-93f5299f8535_zpsqqxxcfzp.jpg.html)

(http://i597.photobucket.com/albums/tt60/gpe/P1010691_zps7c6bijjr.jpg) (http://s597.photobucket.com/user/gpe/media/P1010691_zps7c6bijjr.jpg.html)

(http://i597.photobucket.com/albums/tt60/gpe/89d86bdc-6fb5-4769-b870-f4b70b159504_zpswdydzbma.jpg) (http://s597.photobucket.com/user/gpe/media/89d86bdc-6fb5-4769-b870-f4b70b159504_zpswdydzbma.jpg.html)

My wife thinks I'm completely bonkers !!  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gazmondo35 on 20 June 2015, 18:48

Don't worry, my wife thinks I'm mad aswell all the neighbours.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 20 June 2015, 19:04

Quote from: Eccie on 20 June 2015, 16:54

Quote from: KyleB on 20 June 2015, 16:50

Don't suppose you've got a link Eccie?

Ive just modified my post :smiley:

Cheers, may order some of those. They easy enough to fit?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snooze on 20 June 2015, 19:13

Gave my 7 its first wash after 3 weeks of ownership. Somehow forgot to clean the windscreen! Oh well a job for tomorrow.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Eccie on 20 June 2015, 19:37

Quote from: KyleB on 20 June 2015, 19:04

Quote from: Eccie on 20 June 2015, 16:54

Quote from: KyleB on 20 June 2015, 16:50

Don't suppose you've got a link Eccie?

Ive just modified my post :smiley:

Cheers, may order some of those. They easy enough to fit?

Very easy, 2 minute job

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: hastd2 on 20 June 2015, 20:38

Quote from: KyleB on 20 June 2015, 16:50

Don't suppose you've got a link Eccie?

Just ordered a set...looks very easy to fit... :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 20 June 2015, 22:20

re the rear door sill trims, sorry guys got myself confused. It was the rear door waring lights I got from Aliexpress for £8 (for my upcoming mod), the stainless sill trims was from eBay and were £16.Sorry for the confusion.

They didn't do ones with a white stripe, so going to get some pin stripe vinyl to make the line white rather than red.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 21 June 2015, 09:16

Quote from: hastd2 on 20 June 2015, 20:38

Quote from: KyleB on 20 June 2015, 16:50

Don't suppose you've got a link Eccie?

Just ordered a set...looks very easy to fit... :wink:

+1 Thanks for the link  :smug:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Diehammer on 21 June 2015, 11:35

Washed the car with my new pressure washer, dried with microfibre towels then applied a coat of cv2v3

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 22 June 2015, 22:08

Gave my R its 4th tank of petrol today.

After  Shell V-Power then Esso (sluggish but ok on the mpg for cruising), then Shell V-power again, I thought i'd give Tesco momentum 99 a go as there's big Tesco right by work.

The car surprisingly feels livelier than with the other 2 fuels - I could see myself making a habit of filling up at Tesco.

The A1 was surprisingly empty today driving home at about 4:45pm, so I took advantage and put my foot down once or twice, taking it up to a cheeky ton and then dropping back down to 80 when catching up with the traffic ahead.

The car was a little thirstier (29mpg vs 32mpg) than it had been last week, but understandable with the heavier right foot on tonight's journey and quite cool on the ambient temp.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Eccie on 23 June 2015, 14:28

So I took the wheels off and gave them a deep clean and a little polish, before coating them in some Carpro CQUK I had spare.

I also managed to pick up a spare wheel, 2nd hand

(http://i597.photobucket.com/albums/tt60/gpe/P1010703_zpswfgbvoth.jpg) (http://s597.photobucket.com/user/gpe/media/P1010703_zpswfgbvoth.jpg.html)

I've put my winter wheels on for a couple of days while the CQUK cures, I also wanted to check I'd have enough clearance with the big brakes

(http://i597.photobucket.com/albums/tt60/gpe/P1010702_zpsqmtnmo38.jpg) (http://s597.photobucket.com/user/gpe/media/P1010702_zpsqmtnmo38.jpg.html)

(http://i597.photobucket.com/albums/tt60/gpe/P1010701_zpsd8qbva4w.jpg) (http://s597.photobucket.com/user/gpe/media/P1010701_zpsd8qbva4w.jpg.html)

I also took the opportunity to clean and polish the callipers - hopefully they'll stay bright red longer and be easier to keep clean

(http://i597.photobucket.com/albums/tt60/gpe/P1010698_zps5g9epgqu.jpg) (http://s597.photobucket.com/user/gpe/media/P1010698_zps5g9epgqu.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 23 June 2015, 18:28

Tried a slightly different commute today - slightly slower the whole way, but no inevitable snarl-up for 5 mins towards the end when approaching the A19 and it's a mile shorter - 34mpg for a 20 mile journey in the R with 17C ambient temp.

Had a few of the operators at work asking about the car today while doing the rounds.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 26 June 2015, 13:09

Gave the engine bay a quick spruce up, still looking good for a 35,000 mile car!

Before:
(http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab194/kyle_l_brown/Engine%20Bay/IMG_0064_zpsuxeqamym.jpg)

After:
(http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab194/kyle_l_brown/Engine%20Bay/IMG_0066_zpsdyzrsjzo.jpg)

Still areas I could of cleaned a bit better, but it'll do. Not like anyone is going to see it!  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 27 June 2015, 22:44

Well, i finally got around to fitting the rear door warning lights on my GTD. Very straightforward as it turned out.

Postive wire goes to terminal 2 of the electric window motor cable block in the front centre of the door panel. The negative goes to terminal 5 of the door lock module connector at the rear top edge of the door. Note that for the drivers side, cable no 5 is second from the top as you look at it, however on the passenger side, its in exactly the same position (i.e. second from top) but the connector number run top to bottom (rather than bottom to top on the drivers side), so its actually marked terminal #2 on the passenger side not #5 (if that makes sense).

Who thing took about 1 hour for both doors. Wiring details below (drivers side) and images after the installation as well as a little video. Hope you like.

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Wo-Wo on 28 June 2015, 16:20

Quote from: KyleB on 26 June 2015, 13:09

Gave the engine bay a quick spruce up, still looking good for a 35,000 mile car!

Before:
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After:
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Still areas I could of cleaned a bit better, but it'll do. Not like anyone is going to see it!  :laugh:

Looks great, my ocd got the better of me under the bonnet too!

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dave7268 on 28 June 2015, 18:59

Quote from: Sootchucker on 27 June 2015, 22:44

Well, i finally got around to fitting the rear door warning lights on my GTD. Very straightforward as it turned out.

Who thing took about 1 hour for both doors. Wiring details below (drivers side) and images after the installation as well as a little video. Hope you like.

Well done and looks great  :smiley:  Would you like to come and do mine for me now please  :wink:

Would be real helpful if you have an idiots guide for doing this???  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Damo66 on 28 June 2015, 19:24

Reversed it out of the garage, it has been in there for 3 weeks, I had cleaned it before putting it away whilst on holidays, it will be interesting to see what I think when driving it to work tomorrow,  I had a Clio hire car whist away, so I am hoping it will feel slightly better, my motorbike felt awful quick when out today. 😎

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 29 June 2015, 12:38

Enjoyed taking it down the A272 and back to Goodwood and having some fun in it, had a wry smile at the number of standard Rs at Goodwood in my car park

Followed a very nice look carbon GTD on a private plate on the A272 back up to Winchester on Saturday and hoped he apprciated my flash of the lights to say it was safe to overtake the caravan which he couldn't see as he was a tad to close it

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 29 June 2015, 18:20

First time I have filled with the same brand of petrol twice in a row and not experienced the 20 mile learning process of the car as it adjusts to fuel of a slightly different flavour  - Tesco Momentum 99 is what i'll be sticking with while I work in the vicinity of a Tesco filling station.

Gave the car a little workout towards the end of the journey to work, embarrassing a Cayman when we both put our foot down at the lights - who needs DSG? This thing is seriously quick when wringing its neck.

Up to 1185 miles now - likely to be just shy of 1400 miles at the weekend - do the run-in oil change then or give it another week?

On the long sweeping bend coming out of the Tyne tunnel, the ACC sensor informs me it is blind again (temporarily) - this is the 4th time it has happened, 3 times it has happened on a long sweeping bend - coincidence?

Bit happier behind the wheel today - the first Monday I haven't dreaded the new job as I managed to switch off over the weekend. Impressed that I managed to do 80mph almost the whole way home, with the aircon on and still managed 33mpg.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Diehammer on 29 June 2015, 20:26

Managed to get 46.9 mpg on the 5 mile commute home tonight only 15c outside. Looks like the mpg is improving a lot after 940 miles. My 5 year old 318d could only manage 39.9 on the same journey.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 30 June 2015, 09:46

Booked a romantic long weekend in the Isle of Man for me and the R to spend some quality time together  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 30 June 2015, 10:30

I love the Isle of Man. If circumstances would allow, I'd move there like a shot.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 30 June 2015, 10:35

Quote from: dubber36 on 30 June 2015, 10:30

I love the Isle of Man. If circumstances would allow, I'd move there like a shot.

I have never been before and really looking forward to it, fortunately my wife lets me have my little trips which do not really interest here

Last year it was Champagne tasting, Stuttgart and Basel to visit Vitra in the R

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 June 2015, 11:56

Quote from: wigit on 30 June 2015, 09:46

Booked a romantic long weekend in the Isle of Man for me and the R to spend some quality time together  :grin:

I'm jealous!

I'd love to go away for a romantic weekend with my car but unfortunately the partner and kid are always in tow - what is it they say, four's a crowd   :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Chief1337 on 30 June 2015, 11:59

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 June 2015, 11:56

Quote from: wigit on 30 June 2015, 09:46

Booked a romantic long weekend in the Isle of Man for me and the R to spend some quality time together  :grin:

I'm jealous!

I'd love to go away for a romantic weekend with my car but unfortunately the partner and kid are always in tow - what is it they say, four's a crowd   :laugh:

Drop them off at the hotel and 'go for a drive' to pick-up some milk? ;-)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 June 2015, 12:14

Quote from: Chief1337 on 30 June 2015, 11:59

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 June 2015, 11:56

I'm jealous!

I'd love to go away for a romantic weekend with my car but unfortunately the partner and kid are always in tow - what is it they say, four's a crowd   :laugh:

Drop them off at the hotel and 'go for a drive' to pick-up some milk? ;-)

 :grin:  They've sussed that one, I'm afraid.  I'm always "popping out for milk"  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 30 June 2015, 12:49

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 June 2015, 11:56

I'm jealous!

I'd love to go away for a romantic weekend with my car but unfortunately the partner and kid are always in tow - what is it they say, four's a crowd   :laugh:

Unfortunately my wife has a high dependancy kitty to look after (they came as a package) who is 18, arthritic, diabetic, has kidney disease and now deaf so we cannot leave him given his meds, we love him to bits and he does have a great quality of life. I get to do my bucket list items in the mean time

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 June 2015, 14:53

Quote from: wigit on 30 June 2015, 12:49

Unfortunately my wife has a high dependancy kitty to look after (they came as a package) who is 18, arthritic, diabetic, has kidney disease and now deaf so we cannot leave him given his meds, we love him to bits and he does have a great quality of life. I get to do my bucket list items in the mean time

I have great sympathy with your's and Mrs W's kitty caring responsibilities.  A couple of my cats have medical needs - a disabled (partially paralysed after a stroke), elderly, blind, semi deaf, female with kidney disease, and a male with blocked bladder issues resulting in an operation which has robbed him of his pen!s!!  As if neutering wasn't bad enough, poor boy puss.  We have to get my parents to move down from Yorkshire to look after them when we go on hols.  So ad hoc trips away are a no-no for now. 

I'm sure you and your R will have a lovely time, lol.  I'll have to make the most of my 'nipping out to get milk' runs  :evil:  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 30 June 2015, 16:37

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 June 2015, 14:53

which has robbed him of his pen!s!!

That's a bit like being married!


My old cat (RIP) ended up diabetic. But he still had good quality of life for a few years so we soldiered on paying enough money for the vet to buy an Aston Martin or something on the proceeds I'd imagine.

And now we have no cat but about three local cats just wander in our house whenever they feel like it. Cats must be able to smell people that are a bit of a soft touch.
One even brings us rabbits, mice and birds. Bless him.  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 June 2015, 16:59

Quote from: Exonian on 30 June 2015, 16:37

Cats must be able to smell people that are a bit of a soft touch.
One even brings us rabbits, mice and birds. Bless him.  :rolleyes:

I think they can tell a soft touch for sure.   Our house is a magnet for dysfunctional felines.  Diabetic, hyperthyroidism, cancer, paralysis....we've had them all turn up and casually move in!   Our pet insurance premiums are through the roof!  Our local vet built brand new palatial premises last year and I swear we paid for most of it.

And as for their little 'presents', in summer we can barely get out the door for all the rotting corpses.  There's been some very unpleasant discoveries  :sick:   Pets!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 30 June 2015, 20:59

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 June 2015, 16:59

And as for their little 'presents', in summer we can barely get out the door for all the rotting corpses.  There's been some very unpleasant discoveries  :sick:   Pets!!

There was a terrible smell in our kitchen for a couple of weeks that got worse and worse by the day. I was routing through the cupboards and figured out that the small was coming from underneath. I took the plinth off to have a look and found a decomposing young rabbit, half eating by maggots.

One of the cats had brought it it and it must have got away and squeezed through a tiny hole under the units to get away, but then couldn't get back out. Po0r bunrab  :sad:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 June 2015, 21:40

Quote from: dubber36 on 30 June 2015, 20:59

There was a terrible smell in our kitchen for a couple of weeks that got worse and worse by the day. I was routing through the cupboards and figured out that the small was coming from underneath. I took the plinth off to have a look and found a decomposing young rabbit, half eating by maggots.

One of the cats had brought it it and it must have got away and squeezed through a tiny hole under the units to get away, but then couldn't get back out. Po0r bunrab  :sad:

Our cats have become so lazy.  They bring live stuff in, plonk it on the floor and bugger off for an 18 hour nap :rolleyes:   Our house is so full of damned mice, we can hear them scurrying about the wall cavities of an evening. 

We've just had to have our tumble dryer rebuilt after a very large mouse took up residence inside it and eventually ate it's way through the belt.  It had gained access to the supply of wild bird food in the utility room and had hoarded 4 dyson cylinders full of nuts inside the dryer.  The repair man found it dead inside, looked like it had gorged itself and got so fat it could no longer squeeze out of the machine.  I knew it was in there but had to feign complete surprise when the guy took the machine apart.  He said he'd never seen anything like it.  Amazingly they fixed it under warranty.

Anyway, my phantom Mk7 R is unsurprisingly still sat at stage 2  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 03 July 2015, 06:06

I'm up to my 7th incidence of the ACC radar throwing a hissy fit, and 6 out of 7 of those are upon entering the exit of the Tyne Tunnel heading north. Is it the long sweeping bend on that part of the run (which is also common with  the time it went off on the A1), or maybe some radar interference from the scanners that pick up your TT permit (pre charged badge that is scanned to remove your balance when you pass through)?

Will probably make an appointment with the local dealership for a warranty scan next week.

Is the metallic noise from the R's engine a normal trait too? It's kind of a cross between the constant scraping noise of metal being machined on a lathe and the whistling of a strong current of air passing over a metal cylinder's lip. It's not turbo whistle, it is constant and most noticeable around idle and low engine speeds (turbo and everything else drowning it out at higher loads?), and may get quieter when the car has had a run (not sure about that). Is this the legendary "wastegate rattle"? It doesn't sound much of a rattle and it has been there from day 1. Maybe get that checked out before doing a DIY oil change - the dealership might do one for me as part of the warranty investigation/fix.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 03 July 2015, 22:50

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 03 July 2015, 06:06

I'm up to my 7th incidence of the ACC radar throwing a hissy fit, and 6 out of 7 of those are upon entering the exit of the Tyne Tunnel heading north. Is it the long sweeping bend on that part of the run (which is also common with  the time it went off on the A1), or maybe some radar interference from the scanners that pick up your TT permit (pre charged badge that is scanned to remove your balance when you pass through)?

Will probably make an appointment with the local dealership for a warranty scan next week.

Is the metallic noise from the R's engine a normal trait too? It's kind of a cross between the constant scraping noise of metal being machined on a lathe and the whistling of a strong current of air passing over a metal cylinder's lip. It's not turbo whistle, it is constant and most noticeable around idle and low engine speeds (turbo and everything else drowning it out at higher loads?), and may get quieter when the car has had a run (not sure about that). Is this the legendary "wastegate rattle"? It doesn't sound much of a rattle and it has been there from day 1. Maybe get that checked out before doing a DIY oil change - the dealership might do one for me as part of the warranty investigation/fix.

So you have the noise. 75% have this according to the vwroc poll I started. You need to change your vote on the poll. It seems there is nothing to be concerned about.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 03 July 2015, 23:01

Asker: I thought that might be "the" noise, but calling it a wastegate rattle, it doesn't seem a rattle at all. If It is there more than a few thousand miles I expect that it must be more of a whistle than a scrape (as whatever was scraping would be work though) - it sounds a bit like train wheels on a track when a train is coming into the station.

Nothing to worry about then? Might do my oil change tomorrow if I can be arsed (and the weather is ok), or maybe next weekend when it will be more like 1600 miles as opposed to 1350 right now, and i'll have spanked the car (when warm) a few more times.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 03 July 2015, 23:09

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 June 2015, 21:40

Quote from: dubber36 on 30 June 2015, 20:59

There was a terrible smell in our kitchen for a couple of weeks that got worse and worse by the day. I was routing through the cupboards and figured out that the small was coming from underneath. I took the plinth off to have a look and found a decomposing young rabbit, half eating by maggots.
One of the cats had brought it it and it must have got away and squeezed through a tiny hole under the units to get away, but then couldn't get back out. Po0r bunrab  :sad:

Our cats have become so lazy.  They bring live stuff in, plonk it on the floor and bugger off for an 18 hour nap :rolleyes:   Our house is so full of damned mice, we can hear them scurrying about the wall cavities of an evening. 
We've just had to have our tumble dryer rebuilt after a very large mouse took up residence inside it and eventually ate it's way through the belt.  It had gained access to the supply of wild bird food in the utility room and had hoarded 4 dyson cylinders full of nuts inside the dryer.  The repair man found it dead inside, looked like it had gorged itself and got so fat it could no longer squeeze out of the machine.  I knew it was in there but had to feign complete surprise when the guy took the machine apart.  He said he'd never seen anything like it.  Amazingly they fixed it under warranty.
Anyway, my phantom Mk7 R is unsurprisingly still sat at stage 2  :whistle:

Aaarrrgghh! Just reading about mice made me cringe. I hate mice. Saw a mouse one day and it sickened me no end. Therefore, I have had my whole house mouse and rodent proofed. Every single crevice, gap and pipe exit has been sealed with wire wool and silicone, poisons placed in various places and necessary carpentry done. Lots of stuff moved and re-installed especially in the kitchen. Got a professional to do this and he used special cameras to find any gaps, holes etc. Took many hours.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 03 July 2015, 23:17

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 03 July 2015, 23:01

Asker: I thought that might be "the" noise, but calling it a wastegate rattle, it doesn't seem a rattle at all. If It is there more than a few thousand miles I expect that it must be more of a whistle than a scrape (as whatever was scraping would be work though) - it sounds a bit like train wheels on a track when a train is coming into the station.

Nothing to worry about then? Might do my oil change tomorrow if I can be arsed (and the weather is ok), or maybe next weekend when it will be more like 1600 miles as opposed to 1350 right now, and i'll have spanked the car (when warm) a few more times.

Matt, that is the noise everyone has been talking about. Some have a ting-a-ling type sound, others have a slight rattle, some have a clanging noise etc. Par of the course with an R. It seems this is a well known issue. Some have had it fixed, but most have accepted it and had no breakdowns. Some have been told by their dealer not to worry about it as most Rs have this as do S3s.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 03 July 2015, 23:23

Quote from: am1w on 03 July 2015, 23:09

Aaarrrgghh! Just reading about mice made me cringe. I hate mice. Saw a mouse one day and it sickened me no end. Therefore, I have had my whole house mouse and rodent proofed. Every single crevice, gap and pipe exit has been sealed with wire wool and silicone, poisons placed in various places and necessary carpentry done. Lots of stuff moved and re-installed especially in the kitchen. Got a professional to do this and he used special cameras to find any gaps, holes etc. Took many hours.

Asker, you should have saved yourself some cash and just called me in.  I am EXPERT at cornering and catching mice, voles, shrew, rabbits, anything really, with my bare hands (don't worry they are sanitised afterwards  :laugh:).  What's more I can operate at lightning speed in pitch dark at 3am in the morning, all with my eyes shut  :grin:

Next time you encounter one of the furry little beasts, I will come and rescue you  :kiss:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: C3PO on 04 July 2015, 07:53

Quote from: am1w on 03 July 2015, 22:50

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 03 July 2015, 06:06

I'm up to my 7th incidence of the ACC radar throwing a hissy fit, and 6 out of 7 of those are upon entering the exit of the Tyne Tunnel heading north. Is it the long sweeping bend on that part of the run (which is also common with  the time it went off on the A1), or maybe some radar interference from the scanners that pick up your TT permit (pre charged badge that is scanned to remove your balance when you pass through)?

Will probably make an appointment with the local dealership for a warranty scan next week.

Is the metallic noise from the R's engine a normal trait too? It's kind of a cross between the constant scraping noise of metal being machined on a lathe and the whistling of a strong current of air passing over a metal cylinder's lip. It's not turbo whistle, it is constant and most noticeable around idle and low engine speeds (turbo and everything else drowning it out at higher loads?), and may get quieter when the car has had a run (not sure about that). Is this the legendary "wastegate rattle"? It doesn't sound much of a rattle and it has been there from day 1. Maybe get that checked out before doing a DIY oil change - the dealership might do one for me as part of the warranty investigation/fix.

So you have the noise. 75% have this according to the vwroc poll I started. You need to change your vote on the poll. It seems there is nothing to be concerned about.

Phew, I was beginning to think my mind was playing tricks. The mark 6 I had never had the waste gate rattle, so when I first heard this metallic noise I was concerned, but now after reading this post I am feeling more relaxed. One solution was to leave in race mode which drowns out the metallic noise :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 04 July 2015, 08:49

Quote from: C3PO on 04 July 2015, 07:53

Phew, I was beginning to think my mind was playing tricks. The mark 6 I had never had the waste gate rattle, so when I first heard this metallic noise I was concerned, but now after reading this post I am feeling more relaxed. One solution was to leave in race mode which drowns out the metallic noise :whistle:

I only really noticed it when the soundaktor got turned down! It does seem characteristic for the car, but "rattle" seems like a misnomer.

Update: Just been out in the car this morning and went into normal mmode so I could hear the issue better - the "rattle" is definitely quieter after a couple of miles when the water is warm, and is heard when you're gently pressing on from 1300 revs to about 2500 revs, and it is more of a hollow ringing - like a muffled bicycle bell. The fact it gets quieter on warm-up reassures me.

The car is booked in for next Friday afternoon for the ACC turning itself off every once in a while. They suggested taking it out for a test drive to replicate the fault or keeping it a few days to drive it about, after i'd said 5 out of 6 times it has happened on a long sweeping bend in exiting the Tyne Tunnel north-bound.

I shot that suggestion down straight away - they want to keep my car until an issue that manifests itself an average of once per week recurs, using my fuel. They probably want to go through the Tyne tunnel multiple times at £3 per return journey on my pre-paid permit too.

The car has an array of fault logging sensors to interrogate - they can start there rather than someone having a weeks jaunt in my car, using my fuel.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: benmartingolf on 04 July 2015, 10:53

Just hit the 1000 mile mark so going to celebrate give him a clean and then start to rev the car a little more.

:)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 04 July 2015, 13:01

Could scan it with vcds matt if you want.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 04 July 2015, 16:18

Its going to be the signal interference problem that I've tried to point out on here a hundred times, but nobody listens.

There is definitely several different types of things that mess with ACC and the city breaking/parking sensors.

I suspect that the Tyne Tunnel problem is either a static piece of electronic equipment at the tunnel or some other car's electronics screwing with it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 04 July 2015, 16:41

Quote from: mcmaddy on 04 July 2015, 13:01

Could scan it with vcds matt if you want.

Chris: Would that scan affect VW's own or clear faults logged so they can't see them? I'm assuming not, but i'm not wanting to go to the garage with nowt to show for it because the VCDS action cleared everything.

Going to Silverlink Benfield on Friday purely out of convenience straight after work (the management finish at 1:30pm on a Friday in the new job). Only prepared to have the car at Silverlink on a while I wait basis. If the car has to be left with them for further diagnosis then it'll go to Pulman, even if it is a little inconvenient (although the Durham branch might be handy from work if they're willing to pick up and drop off the car from my place of work.

How's the new tyres? Doubt you've had the opportunity to give them a workout as they're not scrubbed in yet, but are they any quieter?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Diehammer on 04 July 2015, 21:35

Gave the car a wash and since its 4 weeks old today treated the wheels to a coat of auto finesse mint rims sealant.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 04 July 2015, 21:44

Quote from: fredgroves on 04 July 2015, 16:18

Its going to be the signal interference problem that I've tried to point out on here a hundred times, but nobody listens.

There is definitely several different types of things that mess with ACC and the city breaking/parking sensors.

I suspect that the Tyne Tunnel problem is either a static piece of electronic equipment at the tunnel or some other car's electronics screwing with it.

Who said that?  :grin:

The static piece of electronic equipment at the Tyne tunnel is likely to be the RFID tag reader that reads my unique tag associated with my Tyne tunnel toll account (so I don't have to handle cash at the tunnel). It has happened once elsewhere on a long sweeping bend of the A1, but 6 times out of 7, it has happened at the North side of the tunnel when approaching the toll gates, but well before the point that the tag reader would read my tag, deduct my toll from my account and open the barrier for me, so it may not be that.

The common denominator at all incidences has been a long stretch of road, on a constant curve - maybe every once in a while it needs to lock onto something for readings to remain plausible, and a bend lasting 1/2 a mile in the same direction puzzles it?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Diehammer on 04 July 2015, 21:54

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 04 July 2015, 21:44

Who said that?  :grin:

The static piece of electronic equipment at the Tyne tunnel is likely to be the RFID tag reader that reads my unique tag associated with my Tyne tunnel toll account (so I don't have to handle cash at the tunnel). It has happened once elsewhere on a long sweeping bend of the A1, but 6 times out of 7, it has happened at the North side of the tunnel when approaching the toll gates, but well before the point that the tag reader would read my tag, deduct my toll from my account and open the barrier for me, so it may not be that.

The common denominator at all incidences has been a long stretch of road, on a constant curve - maybe every once in a while it needs to lock onto something for readings to remain plausible, and a bend lasting 1/2 a mile in the same direction puzzles it?

Out of curiosity where do you have this tag positioned? We dont have any tolls up here anymore (only decent thing the SNP have ever done).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 04 July 2015, 22:02

Quote from: Diehammer on 04 July 2015, 21:54

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 04 July 2015, 21:44

Who said that?  :grin:

The static piece of electronic equipment at the Tyne tunnel is likely to be the RFID tag reader that reads my unique tag associated with my Tyne tunnel toll account (so I don't have to handle cash at the tunnel). It has happened once elsewhere on a long sweeping bend of the A1, but 6 times out of 7, it has happened at the North side of the tunnel when approaching the toll gates, but well before the point that the tag reader would read my tag, deduct my toll from my account and open the barrier for me, so it may not be that.

The common denominator at all incidences has been a long stretch of road, on a constant curve - maybe every once in a while it needs to lock onto something for readings to remain plausible, and a bend lasting 1/2 a mile in the same direction puzzles it?

Out of curiosity where do you have this tag positioned? We dont have any tolls up here anymore (only decent thing the SNP have ever done).

It's a little plastic disc, about the size of a tax disc, on a sucker that you're supposed to stick to the bottom corner of the driver's side of your windscreen. As you approach the barriers, there's a column on the drivers side (near where you would open the drivers window and throw your change into the scooped tray if paying cash) that picks up your tag and makes the electronic deductions from your account and allows the barriers to open as payment has been made.

The ACC system has played up well before i'm in range of the reader if it happens.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 04 July 2015, 22:12

Quote from: fredgroves on 04 July 2015, 16:18

Its going to be the signal interference problem that I've tried to point out on here a hundred times, but nobody listens.

There is definitely several different types of things that mess with ACC and the city breaking/parking sensors.

I suspect that the Tyne Tunnel problem is either a static piece of electronic equipment at the tunnel or some other car's electronics screwing with it.

Funny how it's never done this with my car any time through the Tyne tunnel so I think your explanation/rant is slightly unfounded.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 04 July 2015, 22:14

Matt, you can scan for faults and leave them if any show up.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 04 July 2015, 22:20

Quote from: mcmaddy on 04 July 2015, 22:14

Matt, you can scan for faults and leave them if any show up.

Chris: I don't think i'll get the chance to swing by yours before next Friday for a scan, but i'm adamant that the car will not be staying there. If those error logs don't prompt them to replace or fix something, it'll be going to Pulman.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 04 July 2015, 22:24

Which way do you go home from work? Could you come along the a690 to my mams where you came before? Then you're straight out to a19 and home.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 04 July 2015, 22:36

Quote from: mcmaddy on 04 July 2015, 22:24

Which way do you go home from work? Could you come along the a690 to my mams where you came before? Then you're straight out to a19 and home.

That's a possibility, usually passing there at about 5pm, if you're around at that time?

I go the A690 all the way to the A19 and then up now - it seems quicker than going up the A1, forking off at Washington services and along the A194 to get stuck at White Mare Pool roundabout for ages before getting onto the A19 near the tunnel (which is what I was doing for the first few weeks). As longas you hit the A19 before the Doxford Park traffic pours out then you're laughing.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 04 July 2015, 22:52

Tuesday would be best night as I pick the daughter up from school so I'm already finished early.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 04 July 2015, 23:02

Quote from: mcmaddy on 04 July 2015, 22:52

Tuesday would be best night as I pick the daughter up from school so I'm already finished early.

Tuesday could work, I have to make sure on Monday that there is nothing stopping me getting away on time.

I'll let you know on Monday, if you're still able to meet.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 05 July 2015, 08:28

No problem Matt.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Cossieian on 05 July 2015, 10:07

Went for a nice drive :smiley:
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj186/mccanno1/image.jpg1_4.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/mccanno1/media/image.jpg1_4.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 05 July 2015, 13:11

I don't suppose they have any Road sweeper type things knocking around?  Modern ones use some sort of radar to track the kerb,  those definitely act like a military jammer!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 05 July 2015, 16:10

Noticed a small crack in the windscreen, on the passenger's side. Will need to check my docs as to how much the excess is to replace (expecting £75, it might be £100!  :sick:). Any suggestions for claim handling advice? Do all the MK7 models have the slight green tint, or could the performance Golfs have a windscreen fitted that has more tint?

Don't want to end up with a generic windscreen that has an odd level of tint.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 05 July 2015, 16:18

They're all the same. Just make sure that they know it has the rain sensor.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 09 July 2015, 13:02

Installed half the sport and sound pack....by which I mean I painted my calipers. Know it'll be a bit "marmite" but I'm happy with them.

(http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab194/kyle_l_brown/454467b2-57b9-4f9e-bfbe-fa1f8a2a2727_zps2cjdbe93.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 09 July 2015, 13:20

Looks good  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 09 July 2015, 15:10

Good effort Kyle, looks really good.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Cossieian on 09 July 2015, 17:14

Looks great :nerd:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 09 July 2015, 20:17

Cheers guys!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 09 July 2015, 21:16

Shiny as ever Kyle  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 11 July 2015, 13:43

Just had the Autoglass guy by to fit my new windscreen (original one was cracked earlier this week).

I had a good look behind the trims around the windscreen - lots of room for dashcam wiring to be hidden tidily - I just need to get off my arse and buy a set! Still haven't decided between the quite subtle Blackvue 650 or the (supposedly) best Lukas 9750 that has the subtlety of strapping an SLR camera to your windscreen.

All the trims under the bonnet that were removed seemed to have logically placed fixings rather than the old Peugeots I used to maintain myself that seemed to be designed to be fixed only in a workshop with the engine dropped.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jimble on 11 July 2015, 18:29

I've installed a few fun and some useful bits in the new GTI, you've seen them all before but anyhoo. :cool:

The Chinese import footrest:
(http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx265/blaarp1/B75DA738-E956-4D4D-AFF0-9936594C844B_zpsrhok9gds.jpg)

Front and rear sill scuff plates as well as the internal trim:
(http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx265/blaarp1/157F59D4-9B40-443F-8E5A-E09B5820BB6D_zpsiqdfrseq.jpg)

(http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx265/blaarp1/D088FF1A-0D1D-4051-86CC-79686AB96D3F_zps7jl2paf9.jpg)

Matt chrome 12v cover from Audi:
(http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx265/blaarp1/C81998BB-AF85-45D6-8C4D-BC6333BD08AC_zpsp6sl6ewk.jpg)

Black screenwash cap:
(http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx265/blaarp1/3CD764E5-54E7-4D96-BEF9-877E27F49225_zpsduywcedc.jpg)

Correct warning triangle, part number 8K0 860 251 if you're interested.
(http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx265/blaarp1/917F04FA-BEF5-40BB-AF27-BC1A222D0344_zpscctrqvyy.jpg)

(http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx265/blaarp1/7131DD93-CEE6-42EB-AB45-31606811F62F_zpsqpmjjnsh.jpg)

And last but not least, OEM sun blinds! :cool:
(http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx265/blaarp1/E3B69FAC-CCF5-4E3D-ABE2-D5FD19585BC6_zpsfyogs2hz.jpg)

I will take some decent pics of the car when i get to a decent backdrop.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mrs Stretts on 11 July 2015, 18:53

Very nice, where did you get the scuff plates from?????

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 11 July 2015, 19:20

Looking good Jimble  :cool:

What's it like to be back in a GTI?  You must like it, your certainly lavishing it with attention.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 11 July 2015, 19:37

Jimble, did you notice that the original footrest is actually bigger in the DSG cars than the manuals?

I have the very same footrest as that in my manual GTI and I am planning to transfer it over to my soon to arrive DSG R.... but only recently I noticed that the DSG cars have a slightly bigger plastic footrest, presumably because the clutch isn't in the way. It appears that it still fits ok though!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snooze on 11 July 2015, 19:37

Think my engine is beginning to loosen up. Just short of 2000 miles now and it finally feels like it's using those horses!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jimble on 11 July 2015, 20:33

Quote from: Mrs Stretts on 11 July 2015, 18:53

Very nice, where did you get the scuff plates from?????

The bay of e's, yet another china special! They're really good quality though tbh and for £24 delivered it was worth a punt.

Quote from: Booth11 on 11 July 2015, 19:20

Looking good Jimble  :cool:

What's it like to be back in a GTI?  You must like it, your certainly lavishing it with attention.

I'm loving it tbh, although it feels sooo small having driven the blunderbus for a while! As you've probably noticed it's a DSG again and being honest first impressions are better than the first mk7 i had, i think they've updated the software sometime in the last year or so because this one feels much more loose and eager if that makes sense? Not so lazy to accelerate while on the move.

I'm a happy bunny.......

for now.......

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 11 July 2015, 20:42

"Welcome back" Jimble James  :cool:
I must get round to getting one of those footrest trims.

Looking forward to more pics

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 11 July 2015, 20:46

Quote from: Jimble on 11 July 2015, 20:33

Quote from: Booth11 on 11 July 2015, 19:20

Looking good Jimble  :cool:

What's it like to be back in a GTI?  You must like it, your certainly lavishing it with attention.

I'm loving it tbh, although it feels sooo small having driven the blunderbus for a while! As you've probably noticed it's a DSG again and being honest first impressions are better than the first mk7 i had, i think they've updated the software sometime in the last year or so because this one feels much more loose and eager if that makes sense? Not so lazy to accelerate while on the move.

I'm a happy bunny.......

for now.......

Yes I noticed it was DSG, wasn't going to say anything  :whistle:  Hopefully you'll have a better experience with it this time round. 

Sounds like you've returned "home"  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Hawaii-Five-O on 11 July 2015, 21:40

Blummin' eck Jimble you've gone full circle! I hope to god you enjoy this one otherwise it's a Clubsport for you :wink:

Back to original post:

Being inspired by somebody's Soundaktor post this week I simply had to do something about mine. So I followed a YouTube video of how to disconnect the Soundaktor and it was a doddle. Took less than 5 minutes. Now I'm left scratching my head. Why on earth didn't I do it two years ago when first bought the car!!! It's like I'm listening to my engine and exhaust note for the first time (and it's quite pleasant). Sad really. Feel robbed of nearly two years of driving my GTI.

For anybody who hates the tractor like sound of the Soundaktor, and doesn't want to mess with VCDS percentages, simply disconnect the bloody thing.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jimble on 11 July 2015, 22:00

Quote from: JoeGTI on 11 July 2015, 19:37

Jimble, did you notice that the original footrest is actually bigger in the DSG cars than the manuals?

I have the very same footrest as that in my manual GTI and I am planning to transfer it over to my soon to arrive DSG R.... but only recently I noticed that the DSG cars have a slightly bigger plastic footrest, presumably because the clutch isn't in the way. It appears that it still fits ok though!

I'm not sure about the size comparison mate, i'll measure the one i removed from my car and let you know, the new one only comes in one size and it's an exact match for the stock one so i assume they're all the same.

Quote from: Booth11 on 11 July 2015, 20:46

Yes I noticed it was DSG, wasn't going to say anything  :whistle:  Hopefully you'll have a better experience with it this time round. 

Sounds like you've returned "home"  :smiley:

Yeah, it definately feels like a good fit.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 11 July 2015, 22:10

The original plastic one is definitely a little wider on the DSG cars.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jimble on 11 July 2015, 22:13

Quote from: JoeGTI on 11 July 2015, 22:10

The original plastic one is definitely a little wider on the DSG cars.

Oh well, it definately fits anyway so should be all good. :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 12 July 2015, 17:01

Today I drove the R to Scotswood Road in Newcastle to look at car choices for the missus, there are a lot of different marques down there beyond VW and Audi, but that's where our attention lay.

First off to the Audi garage, to look at A1s. We're pretty much set on the 1.6TDI in Sport trim, Floret Silver (Mythos black was also an option, but it doesn't look as good IMO, the car doesn't look "mean" in black", with Hill Hold, Comfort pack and front parking sensors. 

We considered the S-Line, but IMO, it isn't worth an extra £2005 for what amounts to a £500 wheel upgrade, side skirts, a badge on the steering wheel and leather on the bolster bits of the seats).

Had a look in the new TT, i'm not that tall (a whisker under 6'), but there was very little headroom even with the seat cranked right down on height adjustment. By the time the seat was on the floor, it was a confortable place to be, but trying to get out of the car was difficult, I literally fell out of it in a controlled manner. Imagine being against a kerb, where the surface you're stepping out to appears to be 6" closer to the top of the cill - i'd literally just have to combat roll out of the thing!  :grin: As nice as it looked, probably not for me next time (had considered getting a TDI, Quattro and a DTUK box).

Spoke to the Audi sales lass, got a test drive. I wanted to be out just me and the missus as I thought 3 people in the car might blunt the TDI's performance somewhat, but she was having none of it - even handing over the keys to the R as collateral. So we went out in it, all 3 of us and it was surprisingly brisk and economical for 116ps. Obviously not as refined as a MK7 Golf, that extra £14k the R costs buys you a lot over that A1!

Came down to the nitty gritty on price - no p/x to consider. so i'm looking to see how close to broker prices (£1700 discount) they can get, they're £700 adrift inclusive of the deposit contribution (I would finance then pay off within 14 days). It will probably be a broker order then!

Looked at the Polo  next. I slightly prefer the Polo's exterior and the Audi's interior, the Polo has access to better discounts, but has the wimpy 1.4TDI engine and the A1's residuals are a lot better. The free insurance on the Polo won't apply to my missus as a new driver either.

Back in the R, I made a few quick getaways - it's nice to have that far better poke and better brakes, but I could live with the A1 for 1/2 the time to keep the miles on the R reasonable.

After getting home, I washed the car thoroughly.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: RobS23GTI on 12 July 2015, 18:03

Following on from some on here, disconnected the sound actuator today as it ruins sport mode for me, plus picks up endless other noises and is generally irritating.
A lot better afterwards and also should have done it sooner!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 13 July 2015, 12:51

bought a new induction kit, the VWR600, now that its down from £358 to £297 http://www.awesomegti.com/volkswagen-racing-r600-intake-system-vw-golf-mk7-r#

Why I hear you say? Just cos it looks neater than my current pipercross kit, ok it'll be quieter too and I may not like that but hopefully i'll get used to it.

I'll be selling my slightly bruised Pipercross for a ton if anyone fancies it when the vwr arrives

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: matchboy on 13 July 2015, 12:55

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 22 June 2015, 22:08

After  Shell V-Power then Esso (sluggish but ok on the mpg for cruising), then Shell V-power again, I thought i'd give Tesco momentum 99 a go as there's big Tesco right by work.

MH, I've tried all the fuels and I find Tesco 99 to be the best for power, just seems to provide the most speed.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 13 July 2015, 15:53

Quote from: GrahamFR on 13 July 2015, 12:51

bought a new induction kit, the VWR600, now that its down from £358 to £297 http://www.awesomegti.com/volkswagen-racing-r600-intake-system-vw-golf-mk7-r#

Why I hear you say? Just cos it looks neater than my current pipercross kit, ok it'll be quieter too and I may not like that but hopefully i'll get used to it.

I'll be selling my slightly bruised Pipercross for a ton if anyone fancies it when the vwr arrives

PM'd re: the Pipercross.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 13 July 2015, 18:36

Quote from: matchboy on 13 July 2015, 12:55

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 22 June 2015, 22:08

After  Shell V-Power then Esso (sluggish but ok on the mpg for cruising), then Shell V-power again, I thought i'd give Tesco momentum 99 a go as there's big Tesco right by work.

MH, I've tried all the fuels and I find Tesco 99 to be the best for power, just seems to provide the most speed.

Yes, i'm on my 3rd tank of it - most response, most power, most mpg - marginally better than Shell. The car was possessed today after the weekly fill up with Tesco's finest, I didn't spare the horses, ambient temp was 17C, yet the car did 37mpg for my 20 mile commute. It usually does 33mpg if the temp is very high.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 13 July 2015, 18:47

Do tesco do a diesel equivalent to the petrol 99?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 13 July 2015, 18:55

Quote from: mcmaddy on 13 July 2015, 18:47

Do tesco do a diesel equivalent to the petrol 99?

Chris: Not that I saw at the Durham Tesco extra that's 1/2 a mile from the new place of work. 3 pumps only - the diesel, regular unleaded and momentum 99. Since last week, the diesel had dropped 3p/L, RON95 had dropped 2p, and the momentum was the same price, but still about 6p/L cheaper than Shell V-power. Nitro+, mach 3 Turbo.

Get some Millers in yours.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 13 July 2015, 20:44

I already do with normal shell out normal esso.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 14 July 2015, 18:19

Fitted my Milltek resonated cat back today (on axle stands). Perfect noise and it looks he dogs danglies!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dave7268 on 14 July 2015, 19:29

Finally got around to getting my driver's side sunvisor fixed. Every time I closed the door and went over bumps I was getting a noise from above my head and I initially thought it was my sunroof because it had a kind of metallic sound to it.

Turns out it was my sunvisor bashing against the roof (only happened when the visor was up). Lol, took us forever to figure out what was causing the noise but needed to get a new visor fitted (under warranty) and noise has gone away.

Me is happy again now  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 16 July 2015, 12:58

I have done nothing to my R apart from fixing a puncture and re-hanging the doors. Not washed it since new (nearly 5 months), not driven it (1 month as in my 2nd home in Greece). Coming back to London tonight. Back in Greece Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec. Back in London for X-mas and New Year. Then away March '16 onwards until June/July. Wonder why I have a car at all.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 16 July 2015, 13:04

Quote from: am1w on 16 July 2015, 12:58

I have done nothing to my R apart from fixing a puncture and re-hanging the doors. Not washed it since new (nearly 5 months), not driven it (1 month as in my 2nd home in Greece). Coming back to London tonight. Back in Greece Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec. Back in London for X-mas and New Year. Then away March '16 onwards until June/July. Wonder why I have a car at all.

Get rid of it!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 16 July 2015, 13:13

Quote from: Booth11 on 16 July 2015, 13:04

Quote from: am1w on 16 July 2015, 12:58

I have done nothing to my R apart from fixing a puncture and re-hanging the doors. Not washed it since new (nearly 5 months), not driven it (1 month as in my 2nd home in Greece). Coming back to London tonight. Back in Greece Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec. Back in London for X-mas and New Year. Then away March '16 onwards until June/July. Wonder why I have a car at all.

Get rid of it!

Or, take it to Greece and use it there!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 16 July 2015, 13:37

Quote from: am1w on 16 July 2015, 13:13

Quote from: Booth11 on 16 July 2015, 13:04

Quote from: am1w on 16 July 2015, 12:58

I have done nothing to my R apart from fixing a puncture and re-hanging the doors. Not washed it since new (nearly 5 months), not driven it (1 month as in my 2nd home in Greece). Coming back to London tonight. Back in Greece Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec. Back in London for X-mas and New Year. Then away March '16 onwards until June/July. Wonder why I have a car at all.

Get rid of it!

Or, take it to Greece and use it there!

Or, you could lend it to me for the next few weeks and help a damsel in distress.  :grin:

I have no comment on your R predicaments (lack of use, tyres or otherwise), as I'm too busy lavishing my entire quota of pity on myself over the seemingly endless wait for my own R.  So, unless you have soothing words of comfort, virtual warm hugs and kisses, you can bugger off  :tongue: :kiss:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 16 July 2015, 13:40

booked for the sport cup 2s to be fitted tomorrow, they will bedded in on Saturday before playtime

Rs been doing some rapid response runs this week and having a couple of days off at the moment

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 16 July 2015, 14:40

Quote from: Booth11 on 16 July 2015, 13:04

Quote from: am1w on 16 July 2015, 12:58

I have done nothing to my R apart from fixing a puncture and re-hanging the doors. Not washed it since new (nearly 5 months), not driven it (1 month as in my 2nd home in Greece). Coming back to London tonight. Back in Greece Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec. Back in London for X-mas and New Year. Then away March '16 onwards until June/July. Wonder why I have a car at all.

Get rid of it!

He'd have nothing to moan about if the car was gone  :laugh:

(Sorry Asker  :kiss: :whistle: )

Quote from: wigit on 16 July 2015, 13:40

booked for the sport cup 2s to be fitted tomorrow, they will bedded in on Saturday before playtime

Rs been doing some rapid response runs this week and having a couple of days off at the moment

Have you fitted the REVO wheels yet?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Hawaii-Five-O on 16 July 2015, 15:06

Polished up the chrome on my exhaust tips as they were filthy! They look amazing now. I used a very fine grade of wire wool with no water or detergent. As you can see they look almost like new. Put some sealant on too. So hopefully they'll be easier to clean next time.

(http://i1330.photobucket.com/albums/w565/Gary_Monkey/IMG_1584_zpsqjwbkrtf.jpg) (http://s1330.photobucket.com/user/Gary_Monkey/media/IMG_1584_zpsqjwbkrtf.jpg.html)
(http://i1330.photobucket.com/albums/w565/Gary_Monkey/IMG_1585_zpsqjivto5r.jpg) (http://s1330.photobucket.com/user/Gary_Monkey/media/IMG_1585_zpsqjivto5r.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 16 July 2015, 15:12

Quote from: Exonian on 16 July 2015, 14:40

Have you fitted the REVO wheels yet?

Not had a chance to pick these up due to illness in the family, my Isle of Man trip this week has also been deferred

I'll get them eventually, it will be sporting black pro race 2s for a few weeks

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 16 July 2015, 15:55

I hope all turns out ok in regards to the illness.

It looks like there's still plenty of things with the car to keep you amused and occupied too and plenty to look forward to.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 16 July 2015, 17:16

Quote from: wigit on 16 July 2015, 15:12

Quote from: Exonian on 16 July 2015, 14:40

Have you fitted the REVO wheels yet?

Not had a chance to pick these up due to illness in the family, my Isle of Man trip this week has also been deferred

I'll get them eventually, it will be sporting black pro race 2s for a few weeks

Wigit, sorry to hear there is illness in the family.  As Mr Ex has said, hope it works out alright.  Hopefully you'll get to take the Isle of Man trip another time.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: evo GT on 16 July 2015, 19:16

Finally had the two side blades replaced on my rear spoiler under warranty  Seems my chassis number wasn't included in the recall.  Noticed the left blade had detached and the right was following suit, took two weeks to order the new parts from Germany.  Definitely seem more rigidly attached than originals.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 16 July 2015, 21:49

Quote from: evo GT on 16 July 2015, 19:16

Finally had the two side blades replaced on my rear spoiler under warranty  Seems my chassis number wasn't included in the recall.  Noticed the left blade had detached and the right was following suit, took two weeks to order the new parts from Germany.  Definitely seem more rigidly attached than originals.

Should be getting mine done tomorrow when they sort the ACC out (recalibration).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 17 July 2015, 15:10

Got the car back. Not convinced that it is any better. Will find out if the fault is back after a few times through the Tyne tunnel on my commute next week. Will give it a blast later today to see if it is any more sensitive to being close to the car in front with the <car>!<car> warning. My black spoiler trims on the boot lid are a little straighter (although still a gap at the top on one end, but the outer edge follows the edge of the rear window perfectly so I think they are cut wrong in the first place (like an incorrect angle on a piece of skirting board or coving!).

My Blackvue 650 kit has arrived from Amazon.fr, approximately £52 cheaper than I could get one here in the UK for (with 64Gb card and magic power kit all in for £267 delivered), but i'm sure i'll be too pissed to fit it tomorrow and too hung over on Sunday after my cousin's 50th celebrations tomorrow. I should wait anyway - poor planning on my part as I forgot to order one of those cheap trim removal kits from ebay on the day I ordered the Blackvue kit. It is on its way. A job for next weekend I think.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 17 July 2015, 19:49

Got back to windy London last night. Collected my car today which was peppered with bird pooh. Big dollops of it. Came off eventually and surprisingly no damage to paintwork. Most impressed.

Tornado Brown is its new colour. Filthy on the outside, though very clean on the inside.

Filled tank with Tesco's best Had no choice as I was running on empty. Surprisingly excellent. MH is right. Then took the car on a long run and it was intoxicating fun. The Bridgestones were most friendly. Another surprise.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 17 July 2015, 21:01

Put the Sport Cup 2s on the Pro Race 1.2s, have to admit with some finishing touches i am liking this look

(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/wigit71/RUR/IMG_1799_zpsrprds27j.jpg)

(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/wigit71/RUR/IMG_1798%203_zps78ypw0cs.jpg)

(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/wigit71/RUR/IMG_1796_zps9lie5con.jpg)

Doing a couple of hundred miles in it tomorrow so will be bedded in

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 17 July 2015, 21:10

Looks a serious tyre and wheels are excellent with the Lapiz  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 17 July 2015, 21:14

Got back to car from asda to find a nice shiny screw in my week old tyres. To say I was fuming was an understatement considering I'm going away tomorrow in the car on holiday. Sprayed some water on it when I got home and no air bubbles woohoo. Gently prised it out and still no air bubbles so quite a result.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 17 July 2015, 21:21

Quote from: Booth11 on 17 July 2015, 21:10

Looks a serious tyre and wheels are excellent with the Lapiz  :cool:

I've got some black nuts (just need a clean) and ordered some black centres

Surprised by the result as I'm thinking these may be on for a while

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 17 July 2015, 21:21

Quote from: mcmaddy on 17 July 2015, 21:14

Got back to car from asda to find a nice shiny screw in my week old tyres. To say I was fuming was an understatement considering I'm going away tomorrow in the car on holiday. Sprayed some water on it when I got home and no air bubbles woohoo. Gently prised it out and still no air bubbles so quite a result.

Lucky  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 17 July 2015, 21:22

Quote from: wigit on 17 July 2015, 21:21

Quote from: Booth11 on 17 July 2015, 21:10

Looks a serious tyre and wheels are excellent with the Lapiz  :cool:

I've got some black nuts (just need a clean) and ordered some black centres

Surprised by the result as I'm thinking these may be on for a while

Yeah black nuts and centres will finish them off very nicely.  How many sets of wheels are you and the missus up to now?  I've lost count!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 17 July 2015, 21:37

Currenty

Prets + sh!tstones
TSWs + PSSs
TDs + Cup 2s
Rotary + sh!tstones
Rotary + Hankook Winters
Cadiz (no tyres)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 17 July 2015, 21:51

Quote from: wigit on 17 July 2015, 21:37

Currenty

Prets + sh!tstones
TSWs + PSSs
TDs + Cup 2s
Rotary + sh!tstones
Rotary + Hankook Winters
Cadiz (no tyres)

I suspect that won't be last of them.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 17 July 2015, 21:51

Quote from: mcmaddy on 17 July 2015, 21:14

Got back to car from asda to find a nice shiny screw in my week old tyres. To say I was fuming was an understatement considering I'm going away tomorrow in the car on holiday. Sprayed some water on it when I got home and no air bubbles woohoo. Gently prised it out and still no air bubbles so quite a result.

I've found a screwhead in my tyres before, thought "sh!te! That tyre's f**ked", then used some pliers to unscrew it and found it was only about 6mm long in the shaft, all of it penetrating a tread block.

On another note, been studying my new Blackvue set and tempted to have a go at placement of the front and rear camera tomorrow, taking note of where i'm going to hide the front/back cabling, leaving the Magic power box until next week as I only ordered one of those short leads with the auto fuse connectors on  the end and you need 2 (just ordered the second one).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 17 July 2015, 21:53

Quote from: Booth11 on 17 July 2015, 21:51

I suspect that won't be last of them.

There are a set of Revo 19s sat at Revo HQ to pick up

I have four Dmack tyres that will be looking for a new home

I have a set of winter steelies for the Polo

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 17 July 2015, 21:55

Quote from: wigit on 17 July 2015, 21:53

Quote from: Booth11 on 17 July 2015, 21:51

I suspect that won't be last of them.

There are a set of Revo 19s sat at Revo HQ to pick up

I have four Dmack tyres that will be looking for a new home

I have a set of winter steelies for the Polo

Haha, I knew it!  All in all a very nice collection.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 18 July 2015, 10:18

Took it up to St Andrews yesterday and on a 160 mile round trip it performed beautifully. Best drive I have probably had in it and averaged 38.8mpg which I thought was pretty decent

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 18 July 2015, 14:28

I fitted my Blackvue 650 dual camera system today. It is still running off the cigar lighter as I await another fuse blade holder wire for the magic box - a job for next weekend.

It's pretty much a perfect fit, all the wiring from front to back camera tucked away nicely around headlining rubber trims etc, only one cock-up - I managed to break a clip holding one of the rubber flexible trunking pieces tight to the boot lid. I will have to get a new one (if it's not silly money) or silicone that end to the boot lid itself. For now, although water ingress is unlikely (would be a different story if it was the end going into the main body, as rain runs down there), I have put plenty of electrical tape around it:-

(http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j381/monkeyhanger710/P7181256.jpg)

The rear camera is nigh-on invisible from the outside due to the glass tinting, see below for inside and outside views of the rear camera:-

(http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j381/monkeyhanger710/P7181255.jpg)

(http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j381/monkeyhanger710/P7181251.jpg)

Front camera (ignore the wire trailing down, that is going to the cigar lighter socket right now, but it will be going up into the roof lining with the front/back camera lead):-

(http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j381/monkeyhanger710/P7181250.jpg)

Side view (front/back camera lead held by sticky clips that come with the camera):-

(http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j381/monkeyhanger710/P7181254.jpg)

(http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j381/monkeyhanger710/P7181253.jpg)

I could avoid seeing most of that lead if it was tucked behind most of the capping in the pic below and the end cap was notched to accomodate the thickness of the lead coming out to its socket. If you can buy that end cap separately then it should cost coppers - I can see the windscreen replacement companies needing these caps from time to time.

(http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j381/monkeyhanger710/P7181254A.jpg)

You wouldn't see the lead to the left of the blue arrow, the lead would pop out on the rim of the end cap where the red arrow is.

Hardest part was getting the end cap off after I stick the camera mounting so close to it leaving almost no wriggle room. About 1.5 hour's work so far, including setting up the wifi connection on my laptop to check where the cameras were pointing and look at the footage, I expect another hour max for the magic power box.

Right, i'm off down to Hartlepool for an afternoon and night on the lash for my cousin's 50th!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mike. on 18 July 2015, 14:44

Just been looking at THIS camera system (http://www.aliexpress.com/item/FREE-SHIPPING-Full-HD-1080p-dual-dash-cam-GPS-Ambarella-A7LA70-Car-DVR-2CH-Hidden-Driving/32375593823.html).

(http://www.thewindinglane.co.uk/images/mk6gti/misc/camera.jpg)

Nice small cameras and seems to get good reviews.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 18 July 2015, 14:53

Nice going MH.
Must get round to getting a set of cameras myself.

Couldn't you have temp plugged the rear one into the boot 12v socket to keep cables out of sight then plumbed in the front one with the fuse box plug you had until the extra one arrives or does the boot camera wiring make that not possible?

Shame about the damaged trim but there is always a bit of a casualty somewhere along the line when taking a car apart for the first time.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 18 July 2015, 14:57

Quote from: mike. on 18 July 2015, 14:44

Just been looking at THIS (http://www.aliexpress.com/item/FREE-SHIPPING-Full-HD-1080p-dual-dash-cam-GPS-Ambarella-A7LA70-Car-DVR-2CH-Hidden-Driving/32375593823.html) camera system.

Nice small cameras and seems to get good reviews.

Just about ready to head off and saw your post - buy it from Amazon.fr. It's about £280-290 from most official UK places with a 16Gb card, add in another £30 for a Magic power box. It's 319 Euros + delivery with a 64Gb card on Amazon.fr as the continent pay almost the same prices in Euros as we do in pounds, ended up being £267 all in including a Magic power box (which was 35 Euros).

Just applied black electrical tape to the "Pittasoft" logo and other print on the camera units, taking care not to cover the vent holes, makes it a lot stealthier.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 18 July 2015, 15:01

Quote from: Exonian on 18 July 2015, 14:53

Nice going MH.
Must get round to getting a set of cameras myself.

Couldn't you have temp plugged the rear one into the boot 12v socket to keep cables out of sight then plumbed in the front one with the fuse box plug you had until the extra one arrives or does the boot camera wiring make that not possible?

Shame about the damaged trim but there is always a bit of a casualty somewhere along the line when taking a car apart for the first time.

Exonian: Can't do it that way - the rear camera gets its power from the front/rear link lead, then the front gets power from the cigar lighter lead (which will plug into the magic power box and then to a couple of fuse locations). Front has link and power socket, rear has link socket only.

Lesson learnt on the broken clip for when I get another kit bought for the wife's forthcoming A1.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 18 July 2015, 15:07

Ahh, gotcha.
Knew there'd be a reason why you did it the way you did!
:afro:

Enjoy your beers, spare a thought to those of us stuck home with nagging wives!  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 19 July 2015, 15:29

Gave it a little bit of a pamper to remove half of Cornwall's bug population from a week away.
Normal service resumed !!

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/image.jpg1_zpspsyufvgi.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/image.jpg1_zpspsyufvgi.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 19 July 2015, 15:36

Wow!  :cool: ^^^^

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 19 July 2015, 16:22

Quote from: JB GTI on 19 July 2015, 15:29

Gave it a little bit of a pamper to remove half of Cornwall's bug population from a week away.
Normal service resumed !!

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/image.jpg1_zpspsyufvgi.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/image.jpg1_zpspsyufvgi.jpg.html)

What a lovely deep shine, the Lapiz really pops  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Hawaii-Five-O on 19 July 2015, 16:27

Quote from: JB GTI on 19 July 2015, 15:29

Gave it a little bit of a pamper to remove half of Cornwall's bug population from a week away.
Normal service resumed !!

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/image.jpg1_zpspsyufvgi.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/image.jpg1_zpspsyufvgi.jpg.html)

Really fantastic JB! I just love that Lapiz Blue.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 19 July 2015, 18:13

Looking great as ever JB. Looks such a rewarding colour to clean.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snooze on 19 July 2015, 18:15

Unplugged the sound actuator. God it feels so gd to be free of that infuriating electronic noise. It really was driving me to distraction!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 19 July 2015, 22:31

Don't know what I love the most, the Lapis or the Prets - simply gorgeous !

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JBirchy on 20 July 2015, 09:33

That is utterly stunning JB. IMO, the best colour/wheel/door count combination available on a Golf. Nicely done!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 20 July 2015, 12:46

JB looks amazing, once mine looked like that

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 20 July 2015, 19:42

JB: You've put a big guilt trip on me. This weekend just gone was the first time I didn't wash my car.

Between fitting my Blackvue 650 dashcam set on Saturday morning, getting wrecked Saturday afternoon/night and suffering a huge hangover on Sunday, I just couldn't be bothered!  :embarrassed:

Got a price (£10.77 all in) for the 2 plastic capping bits that cocoon the wiring of the rain/light sensors, clipping to the backplate attached to the windscreen. I intend to hide the wiring (front to back camera link cable + power cable) of the front blackvue camera behind the middle bit and notch into the end cap where they will pop out and into the camera. I wanted to make sure I had them as spares for when I notch them out. So they're ordered at my local TPS.

Strictly speaking I only need the end cap, but I bought the next bit as it seemed a bugger to unclip and I didn't want to force it. Having a spare in the hand will let me see the clipping pressure points. Looking to tidy up the power options with my magic power box this weekend.

And another thing....I was unconvinced that the ACC sensor was working properly, it still seems to avoid picking up the car in front with the <car>!<car> far more often than the GTD did, and exiting the Tyne Tunnel tonight I got the familiar message that the sensor isn't seeing anything. Seems that either Benfield recalibrated a buggered sensor, or did nothing with it. It'll be going to Durham Pulman this time.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: J400uk on 20 July 2015, 20:47

Hit this milestone today!

(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x267/J400uk/CFD7FE11-944A-4A4A-ABC4-A015BF1612E5_zpsbxrvwl3v.jpg) (http://s187.photobucket.com/user/J400uk/media/CFD7FE11-944A-4A4A-ABC4-A015BF1612E5_zpsbxrvwl3v.jpg.html)

Done another 150 miles since so probably won't be that long before 12345... 😜

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 20 July 2015, 20:57

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 20 July 2015, 19:42

And another thing....I was unconvinced that the ACC sensor was working properly, it still seems to avoid picking up the car in front with the <car>!<car> far more often than the GTD did, and exiting the Tyne Tunnel tonight I got the familiar message that the sensor isn't seeing anything. Seems that either Benfield recalibrated a buggered sensor, or did nothing with it. It'll be going to Durham Pulman this time.

Get someone else to try the TT for you?

Fully describe the experiment and get someone else to try it? There must be some other Mk7 guys who do that trip or could for you?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 20 July 2015, 21:07

Quote from: fredgroves on 20 July 2015, 20:57

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 20 July 2015, 19:42

And another thing....I was unconvinced that the ACC sensor was working properly, it still seems to avoid picking up the car in front with the <car>!<car> far more often than the GTD did, and exiting the Tyne Tunnel tonight I got the familiar message that the sensor isn't seeing anything. Seems that either Benfield recalibrated a buggered sensor, or did nothing with it. It'll be going to Durham Pulman this time.

Get someone else to try the TT for you?

Fully describe the experiment and get someone else to try it? There must be some other Mk7 guys who do that trip or could for you?

It's not always the Tyne Tunnel that it happens (although it usually is), never happened with my GTD through the tunnel or anywhere else. I have only had one red alert with the R, I have tried to induce one on more than one occasion by covering the brake and braking late after extending the effective range with the centre button on the left steering wheel button cluster.

The white <car>!<car> tailgating warning almost never comes on unless i'm tailgating something very big (again not my usual mode of driving, trying to induce a reaction on the system).

mcmaddy comes through the tunnel regularly and it has never happened to him in his GTD.

My system is definitely defective.

The system failure warning happens on a long, constant, left sweeping bend - exiting the Tyne tunnel or there's a stretch of the A1 near the Angel of the North, which also sweeps left. Nowhere i'd never been in the GTD.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 21 July 2015, 19:06

Swapped mine out for the most awful courtesy car i've ever had...

Rang Pulman Durham up to ask about getting my R in about its ACC sensor being very insensitive in general and throwing up the fault that it wasn't seeing anything on the long sweeping left bend. To my surprise they said I could drop it by tonight and pick up a courtesy car for work to take place tomorrow.

When I got there, the technician came out and talked through my ACC issues  - the error message, the lack of red alerts compared to the GTD (I have not intervened to dab the brakes when a car ahead of me slows for a left turn, just to try and instigate an alert) and the lack of <car>!<car> tailgate alerts except when i'm really tailgating something big (or a normal sized car if going downhill).

He went through the ACC calibration method. They will check all 4 wheels for alignment and then do the checks against a screen (bouncing radar signals and seeing the reflected signals picked up) and then a computer tells them how many screw turns each of the bracket adjustment screws need for a proper line-up.

They're also going to take a look at the (likely wastegate) "axe sharpening on a lathe" noise the car has more prominently when cold. Apparently there's a fix involving a clip to stop the rattle - but he said that it could be something else (i'm guessing dodgy turbo is the other possibility that he didn't want to mention).

I asked for my car not to be washed in the auto car wash, and then the technician pointed out a screw in one of my front tyres. Wouldn't you know it, 2 days after the Costco £50 off 4 Michelins event ended. It looks repairable, but if it's not then likely all 4 tyres will be replaced. A new windscreen and possibly a shagged tyre in 7 weeks - how lucky am I?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 21 July 2015, 19:17

The "most awful courtesy car i've ever had" is a Skoda Fabia MPI. Not being a car snob here (i'd have quite happily had an Octavia VRS), I just couldn't get comfortable with it. The seat runners are way too short, so I was quite clumsy with the clutch that has about a foot of travel, when the seat was as far back and low as it would go and still not enough. It was filthy inside and smelt bad too. 12 plate, I don't suppose they'll have it too much longer.

Last time I had an UP, I had far more legroom and could get into a reasonable position. It was as lethargic as you'd expect, I think it is the 60ps version, it took forever to get to 70mph (about 20 seconds) from a standstill.

When test driving the A1 for my wife's car order, I was able to get a perfect seat position, and it is the same size as the Fabia.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 21 July 2015, 21:45

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 21 July 2015, 19:06

When I got there, the technician came out and talked through my ACC issues  - the error message, the lack of red alerts compared to the GTD (I have not intervened to dab the brakes when a car ahead of me slows for a left turn, just to try and instigate an alert) and the lack of <car>!<car> tailgate alerts except when i'm really tailgating something big (or a normal sized car if going downhill).

Maybe the R has the Audi version of ACC fitted - the tailgate warning only comes on when you are actually in the boot of the car in front :D

If they can't fix it, are you going to get VW UK to fix the Tyne Tunnel instead? :-P

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 21 July 2015, 23:20

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 21 July 2015, 19:06

I asked for my car not to be washed in the auto car wash, and then the technician pointed out a screw in one of my front tyres. Wouldn't you know it, 2 days after the Costco £50 off 4 Michelins event ended. It looks repairable, but if it's not then likely all 4 tyres will be replaced. A new windscreen and possibly a shagged tyre in 7 weeks - how lucky am I?

Replacing 4 factory fitted tyres after 7 weeks after a minor puncture? Absolutely nuts imo...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 22 July 2015, 05:59

Quote from: JoeGTI on 21 July 2015, 23:20

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 21 July 2015, 19:06

I asked for my car not to be washed in the auto car wash, and then the technician pointed out a screw in one of my front tyres. Wouldn't you know it, 2 days after the Costco £50 off 4 Michelins event ended. It looks repairable, but if it's not then likely all 4 tyres will be replaced. A new windscreen and possibly a shagged tyre in 7 weeks - how lucky am I?

Replacing 4 factory fitted tyres after 7 weeks after a minor puncture? Absolutely nuts imo...

Would not normally be a consideration, but as it's Bridgetones we're talking here, i'd be loathed to buy one of those to replace the one that is punctured. What would you consider a "minor" puncture? For me it would mean a repairable puncture (we don't yet know whether it is repairable). If the tyre is unrepairable then I wouldn't consider it "minor". If it's repairable, then I will run with it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 22 July 2015, 20:29

Waited patiently all day for news about the R getting the ACC system recalibrated or needing a replacement, and finally cracked at 3pm and rang Pulman. It was just heading to the workshop to start work - "no chance of getting it back today" I thought. I suggested ringing back at 4:20 pm, a mere 10 mins away from my finishing time (the earliest I can leave, I usually stay longer). The switchboard couldn't get through to the service dept, so I hung on and gave it one last go at 4:45pm (the issue is that the dealership is close to work, but miles away from home, so I either go to the garage on the off-chance or go home and turn up for the R tomorrow after work.

I get through and they inform me the car is in the "wash queue". The fact they want to wash it seems to imply the work is done, so I head down there.

Once there the service guy informs me that my tyre with the screw in it has been repaired - great!

He also tells me that the ACC work has not been performed, apparently they could not replicate the fault after following VW testing protocol (whatever those parameters are). I said "surely the sensor fault has logged on multiple occasions?". He said that it had but they had not replicated the fault. I asked "what is the point of having these sensors which log faults, especially useful to diagnose intermittent faults if you choose to ignore the faults they flag up, or don't act upon them".

I also mentioned the fact that the system seems to be well under expected sensitivity by the lack of <car>!<car> alerts when following the car closely in front, the lack of red alerts, and the fact the ACC gets the car dangerously close to the car in front (even at the longest gap set) when in cruise control mode. I made sure he knew that i'd already had a MK7 GTD and so was well aware of the sensitivity to expect on a working system.

He said he'd go and speak to the tech again. 10 mins later he comes back and says the tech I explained everything to on the faults at drop-off was not the person "working" on my car.

I said that it was poor form that a useful system that is also a safety feature with logged faults was not worked on and they were effectively fobbing me off without doing the work. He went away again and came back to say that if I left the car with them, they would perform 4 wheel alignment and ACC recalibration tomorrow.

We will have to wait and see. If they don't do anything or they say they did and the fault is still there then i'll have to push for ACC sensor replacement. If they refuse then i'll have to start talking car rejection.

Why are 2 dealerships from different retail groups so reluctant to fix a logged fault that is happening on multiple occasions?

I'm guessing that at Pulman today, one of 2 things has happened:-

1. They waited so long to get on with it that it was never going to be ready by the end of today doing it properly, so fob the customer off and give back the car.

2. VW UK are reluctant to pay out for ACC related warranty work, so they are reluctant to perform it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 22 July 2015, 21:26

You must be very popular with VW dealerships  :grin: :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 22 July 2015, 21:40

Quote from: CraigW on 22 July 2015, 21:26

You must be very popular with VW dealerships  :grin: :grin:

On a £32k RRP car, you expect everything to be working or for them to get it working without being fobbed off. My MK7 Golf experiences have been a PITA - an epic wait for both the GTD and the R, sh!tty Bridgestones on both, horrific tramping on the GTD, and now an ACC fault that no-one wants to fix.

I will have the last laugh, or my money back!  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 22 July 2015, 21:47

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 22 July 2015, 20:29

We will have to wait and see. If they don't do anything or they say they did and the fault is still there then i'll have to push for ACC sensor replacement. If they refuse then i'll have to start talking car rejection.

Sorry to hear about your woes.

The fault can be fixed. Reject the car? That's a bit drastic, don't you think for a minor fixable fault? It's not as if the car is totally not drivable. Very much doubt VW will play ball.

You should have got a BMW!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 22 July 2015, 21:55

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 22 July 2015, 21:40

Quote from: CraigW on 22 July 2015, 21:26

You must be very popular with VW dealerships  :grin: :grin:

On a £32k RRP car, you expect everything to be working or for them to get it working without being fobbed off. My MK7 Golf experiences have been a PITA - an epic wait for both the GTD and the R, sh!tty Bridgestones on both, horrific tramping on the GTD, and now an ACC fault that no-one wants to fix.

I will have the last laugh, or my money back!  :wink:

Although it might be an R and have a £32k price tag, at the end of the day it's just a golf which is a mass produced vehicle. Although we would like to believe that they take more care of our cars because they are at the top end of the range, the truth is that they won't do anything different from a bog standard golf. The quality control checks will be exactly the same. It will be the same for BMW, Audi etc.

Real care probably only comes into play when you start to pay obscene money for a car

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 22 July 2015, 22:06

Quote from: am1w on 22 July 2015, 21:47

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 22 July 2015, 20:29

We will have to wait and see. If they don't do anything or they say they did and the fault is still there then i'll have to push for ACC sensor replacement. If they refuse then i'll have to start talking car rejection.

Sorry to hear about your woes.

The fault can be fixed. Reject the car? That's a bit drastic, don't you think for a minor fixable fault? It's not as if the car is totally not drivable. Very much doubt VW will play ball.

You should have got a BMW!

We're well away from rejection, but if the car doesn't get fixed over a couple of visits I will mention it as a possibility to get them to take action.

Tomorrow, if they perform wheel alignment and find everything spot-on, then perform the ACC recalibration and don't have to deviate much for it to be seemingly perfect, and the system's sensitivity still seems off and the fault recurs then i'll be pushing for ACC system replacement. If all that happens and they refuse replacement, then i'll start talking rejection.

Just don't see why it should be so difficult for them to act upon the read-outs of the car's own sensors. If the sensor was giving a false fail signal then it needs replacing, but given the ACCs lack of sensitivity and for it to be willing to tailgate without caution, it seems to me that the system is defective (would explain the failure alert and the lack of sensitivity) or out of calibration (would likely only affect the sensitivity and not in itself cause a fault log).

If the ACC unit is as cheap as I read somewhere, and the calibration/wheel alignment dwarfs it's cost, it seems daft not to replace the unit and then calibrate/align. But then again VW and common sense do not always go hand in hand. When I got my MK5 GT Sport TDI170, it was in for frequent regenning and they replaced the cylinder head to no avail. A week later a software update cured the issue!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 22 July 2015, 22:11

It is really stressful and annoying when a car you expect so much from is a bit kaput. I totally sympathise.

I have at long last accepted that my car is just a mass produced ordinary Golf with a big engine. Nothing more, nothing less. I will also say quite categorically our three BMWs have been less problematic, in fact pretty near perfect, in comparison to the Golf which is just a fast shopping trolley.

I am sure it will get fixed but after much ado unfortunately.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 22 July 2015, 22:15

Quote from: am1w on 22 July 2015, 22:11

I am sure it will get fixed but after much ado unfortunately.

It's the ado that boils my piss!  :angry:  :grin:

Plug the car in, pay attention to the faults it is throwing up and determine if the reporting sensor is faulty (unlikely in this case, given the car's lack of ability to maintain a safe distance in CC mode) or the unit the sensor is reporting as faulty is faulty and get on with fixing it without having me drop the car of 4 or 5 times to resolve.....and provide me with a courtesy car that doesn't stink like an ashtray and has a respectable number of horses to get up a steep hill motorway at over 50mph without having to scream 3rd (120ps would be plenty - i'm not asking them to maintain a fleet of R courtesy cars).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 22 July 2015, 22:26

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 22 July 2015, 22:15

without having me drop the car of 4 or 5 times to resolve

That's the VW way. Lazy sods, worse than useless, technically incompetent.

I have come to the sad conclusion my next car will probably not be a VW and a Golf in particular, much though I like the basic design and how it drives. Perhaps we are expecting too much from a make which sadly lacks QC with a rather lacklustre UK dealer network.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 22 July 2015, 22:45

Sorry to hear of problems with your R monkeyhanger.  Have you been out in the car with the VW tech to the locations where the ACC problems are most evident? 

It's quite worrying to hear of all these issues, faulty tech, flimsy build, inadequate tyres and poor dealership response.  And all that off the back of a ridiculously long wait and a not insignificant amount of money handed over.  It is just a Golf but it's still £30k+ so one should expect the car to be fit for purpose.

Maybe I should pull the plug on mine before it's too late  :undecided:  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 22 July 2015, 22:53

You do know that for any warranty work they have to upload the diagnostics to VW who look at them and then tell them what work they will authorise don't you?

They aren't allowed to do any warranty work without absolute direction from VW - either I believe an automated system or a VW technician has to spell out exactly what they are allowed to do and how to do it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 22 July 2015, 22:56

Quote from: fredgroves on 22 July 2015, 22:53

You do know that for any warranty work they have to upload the diagnostics to VW who look at them and then tell them what work they will authorise don't you?

They aren't allowed to do any warranty work without absolute direction from VW - either I believe an automated system or a VW technician has to spell out exactly what they are allowed to do and how to do it.

It is like getting blood out of stone!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 23 July 2015, 05:55

Quote from: fredgroves on 22 July 2015, 22:53

You do know that for any warranty work they have to upload the diagnostics to VW who look at them and then tell them what work they will authorise don't you?

They aren't allowed to do any warranty work without absolute direction from VW - either I believe an automated system or a VW technician has to spell out exactly what they are allowed to do and how to do it.

I've been given the impression that the lack of action taken yesterday was down to:-

1. The fact they didn't even start looking at my car until 3pm.
2. The technician I explained all the aspects of the fault to (both the sensory messaging telling me of failure to see anything, and the lack of sensitivity to the car in front at all times) was not the person who performed the work, and the one that did perform the work was acting purely on the sensory logging.

The fact that they chose to ignore the sensor's output or disbelieve it when it indicates that either the system is calibrated incorrectly or that it is defective is what I find most annoying. If they say that VW told them not to perform further work down the line to rectify, then that will be something I have to take up with VW UK.

If VW only get given half the story when making their decision then they will probably suggest incomplete or incorrect action.

 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 23 July 2015, 09:09

I've had intermittent niggles which my dealer tells me that they will not be able to do until VW authorise it and for them to authorise it the dealer has to have more than the error logs - they have to actual physically see it manifest.

You are right, you'd imagine the whole purpose of a sophisticated onboard computer is to record these errors and diagnosis would be easy. However it doesn't seem like they use the system for that purpose. It seems to be very much more a tool for VW to avoid paying for investigative warranty work.

I'm sure they save a whole pile of money.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 23 July 2015, 11:06

Hopefully it will get sorted today MH and this will just be a distant memory in a few months.
There is nothing worse having to put your car in continually for work not being carried out correctly. I think some garages think we can drop everything and just attend with our cars but it can be so inconvenient.

Hopefully you won't even need to mention rejection but its issues like this that remind me that taking finance sometimes has more clout as its still technically VW's car. Although I'd love to be in the position of being able pay for a car cash.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 23 July 2015, 18:15

Well I picked up the car today. I have a piece of paper that says they washed and vac'd the car (they didn't, under my instruction - should they be charging VW for work they haven't done?), It also states that they carried out a full ACC recalibration and tested - all ok.

So I'm driving home, happy that I have my R back - for the first few miles the steering seemed really heavy (compared to the Fabia). I put my foot down a bit, saw that the <car>!<car> white warning seemed to be on more than it used to be, but still seemed inconsistent (I could follow a car, see the warning come up, and then see it disappear again without a change in direction or it getting any further away from me). Sure enough, when exiting the Tyne tunnel I get that familiar warning that the sensor has a limited view.

Same fault. So they recalibrated a buggered ACC unit. Will be on the phone to them tomorrow to discuss them getting a replacement sensor sanctioned.

If they did the work the paperwork says they did, I should at least have assurance that my 4 wheels are perfectly aligned.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 23 July 2015, 18:44

All I can say MH is aarrgghh! which is exactly how I mostly feel about VWs and the dealers.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 23 July 2015, 18:52

Quote from: am1w on 23 July 2015, 18:44

All I can say MH is aarrgghh! which is exactly how I mostly feel about VWs and the dealers.

It might only be a quick job, not requiring recalibration. According to the first tech I spoke to (who didn't end up working on the car), he explained that the ACC unit clips in and out of the bracket and it is the bracket itself that's adjustable. At the very least i'd assume that they'd trust the wheels haven't gone out of alignment over the weekend.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 23 July 2015, 19:22

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 23 July 2015, 18:52

Quote from: am1w on 23 July 2015, 18:44

All I can say MH is aarrgghh! which is exactly how I mostly feel about VWs and the dealers.

It might only be a quick job, not requiring recalibration. According to the first tech I spoke to (who didn't end up working on the car), he explained that the ACC unit clips in and out of the bracket and it is the bracket itself that's adjustable. At the very least i'd assume that they'd trust the wheels haven't gone out of alignment over the weekend.

One would have thought so. They seem to be making a meal out of it.

In my case, I had to attend to the bodywork issues myself with some help (loan of tools) from the Service Advisor as the VW Techs and the VW Bodyshop were worse than useless and then some. Never come across such a shambolic lot.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 23 July 2015, 19:36

Quote from: am1w on 23 July 2015, 19:22

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 23 July 2015, 18:52

Quote from: am1w on 23 July 2015, 18:44

All I can say MH is aarrgghh! which is exactly how I mostly feel about VWs and the dealers.

It might only be a quick job, not requiring recalibration. According to the first tech I spoke to (who didn't end up working on the car), he explained that the ACC unit clips in and out of the bracket and it is the bracket itself that's adjustable. At the very least i'd assume that they'd trust the wheels haven't gone out of alignment over the weekend.

One would have thought so. They seem to be making a meal out of it.

In my case, I had to attend to the bodywork issues myself with some help (loan of tools) from the Service Advisor as the VW Techs and the VW Bodyshop were worse than useless and then some. Never come across such a shambolic lot.

I think stories of poor service right across the marques can be found on all the forums, but some things seem harder to get sorted than others with VW dealers (especially non-mechanical faults - if it's driveable then they tend to fob you off - though i'd argue the point that a safety system is not working properly).

Not sure what them replicating the fault themselves will do to help if they insist on it. Do they think the customer is lying when the sensory logging backs you up? Will they be able to pull straight over and perform a miraculous cure at the instant it occurs? For my fault, they could run around in my car for a week, use a tank of my fuel and not replicate the restricted view if they don't find a long left-hand bend to take the car along. What will that achieve?

Perhaps if they have the experience of driving an ACC equipped car every day they'll be able to form an opinion on the general sensitivity and reliability of the system throwing a <car>!<car> white warning at you less frequently than the GTD could. I let someone brake ahead of me and braked late deliberately (making sure there was no-one behind me) to instigate a red alert. I bottled out and braked well after it should have red alerted and intervened. They won't have the bottle to try that.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 24 July 2015, 06:45

Maybe your gtd was over sensitive?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 24 July 2015, 07:33

Maybe it's time for VW to move the ACC sensor in the Golf from low down in the grill to behind the VW badge at the front like it is on the new Passat and the upcoming new Touran ? Not only would this look better (no cut out in the lower grill), but it would surely protect the sensor better making it less likely to be moved out of alignment and give it a better view of what's in front by being higher up ?

Maybe this is a change for the MK8 ?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: remlapeel on 24 July 2015, 08:27

I parked my R in a public car park today.....in worried

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 24 July 2015, 08:35

Quote from: remlapeel on 24 July 2015, 08:27

I parked my R in a public car park today.....in worried

You should be!  Hope you chose some dim and distant tree free corner.

My Mk6 is in the dealer as I type (MOT).... I'm worried  :grin:

(not about the test but the fact it's in the dealers hands).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 24 July 2015, 08:50

Quote from: Sootchucker on 24 July 2015, 07:33

Maybe it's time for VW to move the ACC sensor in the Golf from low down in the grill to behind the VW badge at the front like it is on the new Passat and the upcoming new Touran ? Not only would this look better (no cut out in the lower grill), but it would surely protect the sensor better making it less likely to be moved out of alignment and give it a better view of what's in front by being higher up ?

Maybe this is a change for the MK8 ?

I'd say this is a definite - no maybe about it!

It's funny, on the rear end, they have the reverse camera neatly packaged behind the badge/boot release but up front they have an ugly cut out to accommodate this sensor!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 24 July 2015, 09:20

Quote from: Booth11 on 24 July 2015, 08:35

Quote from: remlapeel on 24 July 2015, 08:27

I parked my R in a public car park today.....in worried

You should be!  Hope you chose some dim and distant tree free corner.

My Mk6 is in the dealer as I type (MOT).... I'm worried  :grin:

(not about the test but the fact it's in the dealers hands).

Lol  :grin: service wash with a pair of old pants and fairy liquid

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 24 July 2015, 09:32

Quote from: JB GTI on 24 July 2015, 09:20

Quote from: Booth11 on 24 July 2015, 08:35

Quote from: remlapeel on 24 July 2015, 08:27

I parked my R in a public car park today.....in worried

You should be!  Hope you chose some dim and distant tree free corner.

My Mk6 is in the dealer as I type (MOT).... I'm worried  :grin:

(not about the test but the fact it's in the dealers hands).

Lol  :grin: service wash with a pair of old pants and fairy liquid

Lol!  Fortunately they don't offer a wash with MOT's, but in any case my 'DO NOT WASH MY CAR' reputation precedes me and they know not to do it on pain of death!  :grin:

Luckily my car is being tested on the other side of the waiting area viewing glass so I'm watching the tech's every move, and he knows it.  He keeps giving me sly sideways glances  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: remlapeel on 24 July 2015, 11:09

Quote from: Booth11 on 24 July 2015, 09:32

Quote from: JB GTI on 24 July 2015, 09:20

Quote from: Booth11 on 24 July 2015, 08:35

Quote from: remlapeel on 24 July 2015, 08:27

I parked my R in a public car park today.....in worried

You should be!  Hope you chose some dim and distant tree free corner.

My Mk6 is in the dealer as I type (MOT).... I'm worried  :grin:

(not about the test but the fact it's in the dealers hands).

Lol  :grin: service wash with a pair of old pants and fairy liquid

Lol!  Fortunately they don't offer a wash with MOT's, but in any case my 'DO NOT WASH MY CAR' reputation precedes me and they know not to do it on pain of death!  :grin:

Luckily my car is being tested on the other side of the waiting area viewing glass so I'm watching the tech's every move, and he knows it.  He keeps giving me sly sideways glances  :laugh:

I have parked at the far end of the car park away from everybody. I will inspect it when I return. I need to get a camera for it.

With regards to being in the hands of a VW tech, I make it very clear no one is to wash my car under pain of death. I like nice paint not a swirled mess

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 24 July 2015, 11:28

Quote from: remlapeel on 24 July 2015, 11:09

Quote from: Booth11 on 24 July 2015, 09:32

Lol!  Fortunately they don't offer a wash with MOT's, but in any case my 'DO NOT WASH MY CAR' reputation precedes me and they know not to do it on pain of death!  :grin:

Luckily my car is being tested on the other side of the waiting area viewing glass so I'm watching the tech's every move, and he knows it.  He keeps giving me sly sideways glances  :laugh:

I have parked at the far end of the car park away from everybody. I will inspect it when I return. I need to get a camera for it.

With regards to being in the hands of a VW tech, I make it very clear no one is to wash my car under pain of death. I like nice paint not a swirled mess

You and me both. 

You know someone will have parked up right next to you, real close, even though the rest of the car park may be empty  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 24 July 2015, 11:41

Sprinted it yesterday at Curborough on the Sport Cup 2s, posted a pb by 1.4 seconds and now class leader by 1.3s, so brakes and tyres have made 2.7s difference from stock brakes and supersports

Car was absolutely epic due to the confidence the Cup 2s gave in terms of turn in and grip

To put this into perspective I would be second in the Supercar Class 1.7s behind a GTR but ahead 0.7s of a closest 991 GT3 and mixing it with the Exiges in the dry

Not bad for a car which I have not even started on handling mods, in essence a car with springs, remap and some better stoppers and on road legal tyres

There is a lot of love for the R given i refer to it as the family hatchback

Take reviews with a pinch of salt on cars around tracks, GTIs and Rs are immense when shod in equal rubber

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 24 July 2015, 14:53

Quote from: mcmaddy on 24 July 2015, 06:45

Maybe your gtd was over sensitive?

That wouldn't explain how neither my GTD nor yours ever saw the warning about a restricted view of the sensor coming northbound through the Tyne Tunnel (but not Southbound). Definitely not working right.

Played around with the cruise settings. Set up a speed on the shortest gap at a speed far higher than the car in front is going. The R gets very close and maintains a gap. Increase the gap with the [/|\] button on the steering wheel and on each increment the R backs off a bit. So the CC bit of it seemingly works when I tried it. But <car>!<car> warnings are few and far between. Something big directly ahead on in the inside lane will trigger the <car>!<car> warning, a normal sized car won't unless i'm 6' off their bumper doing 70mph.

Sometimes the <car>!<car> warning works at a given gap, and sometimes it just goes away when you've not got any further from the car in front, or even when you;ve got a bit closer. It does seem as though my car's radar is working intermittently and perhaps the alert only comes on when it has had a fair few seconds without a response.

A large builders van snuck in a gap ahead of me literally 10 feet off my front bumper and caused a red alert when the car was fully in ahead of me and only after he'd been fully straight ahead a good 2 seconds,  about 1/3 of the distance the GTD would've triggered at.

I did wonder if the R had shorter alert distances as it has slightly beefier brakes than the standard GTI and GTI, but 1/3 of the distance?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 24 July 2015, 15:15

The tailgating warning light is not just a distance thing though is it?

The minimum gap is determined by speed (presumably because of stopping distance), so maybe with bigger brakes the gap is smaller?

There's some other logic in there as well I think, but quite what you'd probably need to read some Bosche doccos to find...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 24 July 2015, 19:04

Quote from: fredgroves on 24 July 2015, 15:15

The tailgating warning light is not just a distance thing though is it?

The minimum gap is determined by speed (presumably because of stopping distance), so maybe with bigger brakes the gap is smaller?

There's some other logic in there as well I think, but quite what you'd probably need to read some Bosche doccos to find...

I'd imagine it works out whether a warning is required based upon speed and distance. The speeds i've been going and the distances spaced should have triggered a white warning, the R brakes aren't that much bigger. It seems very unreliable in giving a white warning when compared to my GTD.

In other news. I notched out the front cap for the rain/light sensor so I could hide my Blackvue front wiring (power and front-back link cable) all the way up to the headlining after the cap. Worked a treat. Then set about getting the magic power box sorted.

All was going great until I realised I have ordered mini-blade add-a-circuit fuse connectors for my power supply! Because the mini fuses are mainly on the edge of the fuse box, there's no room for them to make a decent connection as they are recessed quite deep and the blades can't reach.

Ordered some regular sized ones. All the magic box wiring is hidden and pulled through behind the dash to the glovebox for ease of plugging the add-a-circuit wires when they arrive. I wrapped the power connection between the magic box and cigar lighter plug of the blackvue's main lower lead in bubble wrap so it won't rattle behind the little cubby drawer on the drivers side dash.

This:-

(http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j381/monkeyhanger710/notched%20cap%20for%20blackvue.jpg)

Is tidier than that:-

(http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j381/monkeyhanger710/P7181253.jpg)

Replacement cap is about £6 to restore to factory fresh when it is sold. You cant see a trace of wiring elsewhere in the car - so easy to hide it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 24 July 2015, 22:39

Nice work on the camera MH. I keep telling myself I'm going to do the same.

Are you planning on putting a "How to" into the maintenance section at all  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 25 July 2015, 09:03

Quote from: p3asa on 24 July 2015, 22:39

Nice work on the camera MH. I keep telling myself I'm going to do the same.

Are you planning on putting a "How to" into the maintenance section at all  :rolleyes:

I wasn't planning to, I pretty much took the instructions from http://www.vwroc.com/forums/topic/8242-installing-a-2-channel-dash-cam-blackvue-dr650gw-2ch/ (http://www.vwroc.com/forums/topic/8242-installing-a-2-channel-dash-cam-blackvue-dr650gw-2ch/),

but did a better job of hiding the power and link cables by notching out the end cap of the rear view mirror coverings. I used a stanley knife with a brand new blade to cut a shallow notch and then shave/scrape out to the right depth and width to accommodate the 2 leads popping out of it.

I now have a nice tight/flush fit on the wiring conduits between the bootlid and the body on that clip I accidentally snapped, using electricians tape around the edges of the cut-out hole in the bootlid and putting a few layers around the perimeter of the snapped clip area where it would fit into the cut-out. The tape is pliable and moulds itself into the hole for a grip as good as if the clip had not been snapped.

Will definitely be doing the same on the forthcoming A1 for the missus - with a few lessons learnt!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 26 July 2015, 17:47

Well a busy week with the golf this week.

Firstly me and my mate got it up on axle stands and fitted my Milltek resonated cat back exhaust. I wanted the resonated as I'm not 17 any more - quick drive by video of my mate in it...

(http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h164/graham_nash1/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-07/th_20150714_143444_zpsrmq80wdj.mp4) (http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h164/graham_nash1/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-07/20150714_143444_zpsrmq80wdj.mp4)

Well chuffed with it - fit and finish was spot on and it sounds just right!

Then popped into my trusted garage and got them to pop my Eibach Sportlines on with the following results...

Before
(http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h164/graham_nash1/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-07/20150725_085050_zpspijt9bqa.jpg)

and after
(http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h164/graham_nash1/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-07/20150725_114957_zpswpxzgoun.jpg)

Again, glad I got these particular springs - I had Sportlines on my Astra VXR prior to getting this and was always impressed with them.

So added to the DTUK tuning box I've already got on there and the forthcoming wheels (BBS SR), Induction kit (when GrahamFR gets his new one) and GFB DV+ (when it's stops raining) and it'll be pretty much exactly as I want. Anything after that will simply be cosmetic.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 27 July 2015, 00:29

That looks and sounds so good Gnasher.
:afro:
Simple but very effective mods.


Are you going 18 or 19 on the SR's? Grey or polished face?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 27 July 2015, 05:32

Quote from: Exonian on 27 July 2015, 00:29

That looks and sounds so good Gnasher.
:afro:
Simple but very effective mods.


Are you going 18 or 19 on the SR's? Grey or polished face?

Thanks very much.

Going for 19s in the 'himalayas grey'.  Should arrive this week and then to source some tyres!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 27 July 2015, 09:01

That should be a nice sane set of mods there Gnasher. Custom but OEM feel.

I approve :D

I'll be interested to see the wheels on it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 27 July 2015, 09:30

Quote from: fredgroves on 27 July 2015, 09:01

That should be a nice sane set of mods there Gnasher. Custom but OEM feel.

I approve :D

I'll be interested to see the wheels on it.

Cheers - I was after the effect of it being 'tweaked' rather than modified.

My only pet hate with the car has always been the wheels. Never a fan of diamond cut alloys so it was one thing I was keen to change.

I also didn't want to lose what the GTI has always been about, which is a bit more of a 'grown up' hot hatch.

I'll definitely post up some hphotos of it once the wheels are fitted too!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kenny.c on 27 July 2015, 10:23

Great choice on the springs......ive had no reason to complain about them.....every now and again with the 19s fitted when going over a hump/lump in the road at speed I sometimes get a little "churp" as what I assume is the tyre just catching the wheel arch liner. No damage to the actual arch...but you can just see a slight scuff on the liner.

(http://i926.photobucket.com/albums/ad108/ian5858/post_zps77f02010.jpg)

Ken

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 27 July 2015, 11:31

Quote from: kenny.c on 27 July 2015, 10:23

Great choice on the springs......ive had no reason to complain about them.....every now and again with the 19s fitted when going over a hump/lump in the road at speed I sometimes get a little "churp" as what I assume is the tyre just catching the wheel arch liner. No damage to the actual arch...but you can just see a slight scuff on the liner.

(http://i926.photobucket.com/albums/ad108/ian5858/post_zps77f02010.jpg)

Ken

Ken - can't see the photo as I'm in work. What 19's are you running (width and ET) and with what size tyres?

Don't know if my 19x8.4 ET46 will now be okay. Not had a rub with my standard 18s yet.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 28 July 2015, 14:43

Quote from: Gnasher on 27 July 2015, 05:32

Quote from: Exonian on 27 July 2015, 00:29

That looks and sounds so good Gnasher.
:afro:
Simple but very effective mods.


Are you going 18 or 19 on the SR's? Grey or polished face?

Thanks very much.

Going for 19s in the 'himalayas grey'.  Should arrive this week and then to source some tyres!

I am really looking forward to the photos.
The SR's were top of my shopping list when I took the CK's off my GTI a couple years ago (give or take a few months) but ended up with the Rondells as I couldn't source 19" SR's at the time. The Rondells were very OEM looking so won't the 'best of the rest' for me.
If doing it all again it would be SR's all the way but I'm a bit unsure of whether I'd take a gamble and get the polished face ones or go for the far more sensible grey. Knowing me I'd go for the tarty versions and regret it 12 months later when the finish started to look crap.  :rolleyes:
Tyreleader do the SR's for pretty decent money.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 28 July 2015, 15:28

Quote from: Exonian on 28 July 2015, 14:43

Quote from: Gnasher on 27 July 2015, 05:32

Quote from: Exonian on 27 July 2015, 00:29

That looks and sounds so good Gnasher.
:afro:
Simple but very effective mods.


Are you going 18 or 19 on the SR's? Grey or polished face?

Thanks very much.

Going for 19s in the 'himalayas grey'.  Should arrive this week and then to source some tyres!

I am really looking forward to the photos.
The SR's were top of my shopping list when I took the CK's off my GTI a couple years ago (give or take a few months) but ended up with the Rondells as I couldn't source 19" SR's at the time. The Rondells were very OEM looking so won't the 'best of the rest' for me.
If doing it all again it would be SR's all the way but I'm a bit unsure of whether I'd take a gamble and get the polished face ones or go for the far more sensible grey. Knowing me I'd go for the tarty versions and regret it 12 months later when the finish started to look crap.  :rolleyes:
Tyreleader do the SR's for pretty decent money.

Well 2 of them have arrived today - they look darker than I thought they would be, but I actually like that more! The parcel force guy said not to worry about the other 2 as multiple parcels regularly get split up coming from overseas.

I went for the grey ones as I'm not keen on diamond cut alloys from either an aesthetic or longevity of finish point of view - and yes, they are hard to source - I got mine from an ebay seller from Germany (saved around £150 into the bargain too)!

Can't wait for 2 things now...

1. The other 2 to arrive
2. Sorting some tyres out for them!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 28 July 2015, 15:29

Quote from: Gnasher on 27 July 2015, 11:31

Quote from: kenny.c on 27 July 2015, 10:23

Great choice on the springs......ive had no reason to complain about them.....every now and again with the 19s fitted when going over a hump/lump in the road at speed I sometimes get a little "churp" as what I assume is the tyre just catching the wheel arch liner. No damage to the actual arch...but you can just see a slight scuff on the liner.

(http://i926.photobucket.com/albums/ad108/ian5858/post_zps77f02010.jpg)

Ken

Ken - can't see the photo as I'm in work. What 19's are you running (width and ET) and with what size tyres?

Don't know if my 19x8.4 ET46 will now be okay. Not had a rub with my standard 18s yet.

Ken,

I remember the photos now I'm at home and have seen them.

I spotted some more of these in 19" on ebay the other day. I really like my BBS rims but would have happily had the seat rims too!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Diehammer on 29 July 2015, 13:01

Finally got my private plate on the car after 8 & a half weeks.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 29 July 2015, 13:16

I've just won a Golf R for the week from GTI World. In addition, my own car gets a full valet and a full tank of petrol. First time ive won anything  :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 29 July 2015, 14:05

Quote from: CraigW on 29 July 2015, 13:16

I've just won a Golf R for the week from GTI World. In addition, my own car gets a full valet and a full tank of petrol. First time ive won anything  :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:

That will prove fatal !!  :whistle:
 May I be the first to welcome you to the R converts club !!  :lipsrsealed:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Blades72 on 29 July 2015, 15:14

(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag133/Blades1972/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsmsf1flfv.jpg)
Spent the day at RAF Waddington and was lucky enough to get a pic of my car in front of the Vulcan XM607 bomber.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 29 July 2015, 15:17

Quote from: Blades72 on 29 July 2015, 15:14

(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag133/Blades1972/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsmsf1flfv.jpg)
Spent the day at RAF Waddington and was lucky enough to get a pic of my car in front of the Vulcan XM607 bomber.

Awesome pic!!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 29 July 2015, 17:49

Great shot Blades! :afro:  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 29 July 2015, 18:02

Quote from: Blades72 on 29 July 2015, 15:14

(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag133/Blades1972/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsmsf1flfv.jpg)
Spent the day at RAF Waddington and was lucky enough to get a pic of my car in front of the Vulcan XM607 bomber.

That is a truly great shot  :cool: :cool: :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 29 July 2015, 18:06

Quote from: Blades72 on 29 July 2015, 15:14

(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag133/Blades1972/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsmsf1flfv.jpg)
Spent the day at RAF Waddington and was lucky enough to get a pic of my car in front of the Vulcan XM607 bomber.

Oh what a picture, what a photograph!  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 29 July 2015, 18:40

I am having my car detailed tomorrow! About time too.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 29 July 2015, 18:59

Quote from: am1w on 29 July 2015, 18:40

I am having my car detailed tomorrow! About time too.

Can't wait for the incompetence / Best Ever posts for the next month / Year !!  lol  :whistle: :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 29 July 2015, 19:05

Quote from: JB GTI on 29 July 2015, 18:59

Quote from: am1w on 29 July 2015, 18:40

I am having my car detailed tomorrow! About time too.

Can't wait for the incompetence / Best Ever posts for the next month / Year !!  lol  :whistle: :wink:

Oh, shut up! I have used him before and he is excellent. Now go forth and multiply in whichever way you can or choose. :whistle:  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 29 July 2015, 21:11

Quote from: am1w on 29 July 2015, 19:05

Quote from: JB GTI on 29 July 2015, 18:59

Quote from: am1w on 29 July 2015, 18:40

I am having my car detailed tomorrow! About time too.

Can't wait for the incompetence / Best Ever posts for the next month / Year !!  lol  :whistle: :wink:

Oh, shut up! I have used him before and he is excellent. Now go forth and multiply in whichever way you can or choose. :whistle:  :wink:

You do ask for it sometimes   :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 29 July 2015, 21:43

Quote from: am1w on 29 July 2015, 18:40

I am having my car detailed tomorrow! About time too.

Well you said it   :tongue:  :kiss:

Just how bad is it?  Come on, be honest.  The rain may have naturally cleansed the exterior, but the interior's got to be pretty grimy by now.  Hope you've been flicking your fag ash out of the window all this time.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 29 July 2015, 21:54

Quote from: Booth11 on 29 July 2015, 21:43

Quote from: am1w on 29 July 2015, 18:40

I am having my car detailed tomorrow! About time too.

Well you said it   :tongue:  :kiss:

Just how bad is it?  Come on, be honest.  The rain may have naturally cleansed the exterior, but the interior's got to be pretty grimy by now.  Hope you've been flicking your fag ash out of the window all this time.

Interior is immaculate. No fag ash, not even in the ash tray! Exterior is pretty clean with all the rain we have had. It still beads: amazing. Only the front wheels look grimy. So not too bad. Even the VW guys were surprised how clean it looked when I told them it had not been washed/cleaned since that auspicious date of Friday 13th March when I collected it!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 29 July 2015, 22:00

Quote from: am1w on 29 July 2015, 21:54

Quote from: Booth11 on 29 July 2015, 21:43

Quote from: am1w on 29 July 2015, 18:40

I am having my car detailed tomorrow! About time too.

Well you said it   :tongue:  :kiss:

Just how bad is it?  Come on, be honest.  The rain may have naturally cleansed the exterior, but the interior's got to be pretty grimy by now.  Hope you've been flicking your fag ash out of the window all this time.

Interior is immaculate. No fag ash, not even in the ash tray! Exterior is pretty clean with all the rain we have had. It still beads: amazing. Only the front wheels look grimy. So not too bad. Even the VW guys were surprised how clean it looked when I told them it had not been washed/cleaned since that auspicious date of Friday 13th March when I collected it!

You've never mentioned that date before.  All your car woes can be attributed to this and not to shoddy, lazy German workmanship.  They are off the hook.  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 29 July 2015, 22:02

Quote from: CraigW on 29 July 2015, 13:16

I've just won a Golf R for the week from GTI World. In addition, my own car gets a full valet and a full tank of petrol. First time ive won anything  :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:

Well done mate. I watched the the draw online. When do you get it for a week?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 29 July 2015, 22:09

Quote from: Booth11 on 29 July 2015, 22:00

Quote from: am1w on 29 July 2015, 21:54

Quote from: Booth11 on 29 July 2015, 21:43

Quote from: am1w on 29 July 2015, 18:40

I am having my car detailed tomorrow! About time too.

Well you said it   :tongue:  :kiss:

Just how bad is it?  Come on, be honest.  The rain may have naturally cleansed the exterior, but the interior's got to be pretty grimy by now.  Hope you've been flicking your fag ash out of the window all this time.

Interior is immaculate. No fag ash, not even in the ash tray! Exterior is pretty clean with all the rain we have had. It still beads: amazing. Only the front wheels look grimy. So not too bad. Even the VW guys were surprised how clean it looked when I told them it had not been washed/cleaned since that auspicious date of Friday 13th March when I collected it!

You've never mentioned that date before.  All your car woes can be attributed to this and not to shoddy, lazy German workmanship.  They are off the hook.  :laugh:

Well not for the Italian guy who collected his Carbon Grey GTI today! He had a few build quality issues.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 29 July 2015, 22:22

Quote from: am1w on 29 July 2015, 22:09

Quote from: Booth11 on 29 July 2015, 22:00

Quote from: am1w on 29 July 2015, 21:54

Quote from: Booth11 on 29 July 2015, 21:43

Quote from: am1w on 29 July 2015, 18:40

I am having my car detailed tomorrow! About time too.

Well you said it   :tongue:  :kiss:

Just how bad is it?  Come on, be honest.  The rain may have naturally cleansed the exterior, but the interior's got to be pretty grimy by now.  Hope you've been flicking your fag ash out of the window all this time.

Interior is immaculate. No fag ash, not even in the ash tray! Exterior is pretty clean with all the rain we have had. It still beads: amazing. Only the front wheels look grimy. So not too bad. Even the VW guys were surprised how clean it looked when I told them it had not been washed/cleaned since that auspicious date of Friday 13th March when I collected it!

You've never mentioned that date before.  All your car woes can be attributed to this and not to shoddy, lazy German workmanship.  They are off the hook.  :laugh:

Well not for the Italian guy who collected his Carbon Grey GTI today! He had a few build quality issues.

Damn it!  I was pinning all the poor build issues on that fateful calendar date.  What was wrong with the Carbon Grey (lovely colour) GTI?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 29 July 2015, 22:32

Quote from: p3asa on 29 July 2015, 22:02

Quote from: CraigW on 29 July 2015, 13:16

I've just won a Golf R for the week from GTI World. In addition, my own car gets a full valet and a full tank of petrol. First time ive won anything  :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:

Well done mate. I watched the the draw online. When do you get it for a week?

Thanks P3asa. Spoke to Dean today. Just to sort out a date yet but possibly see if I can collect it on 16th for that week. Will try and take a few days of work and make the most of it  :evil: :evil:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 29 July 2015, 22:36

Quote from: CraigW on 29 July 2015, 22:32

Quote from: p3asa on 29 July 2015, 22:02

Quote from: CraigW on 29 July 2015, 13:16

I've just won a Golf R for the week from GTI World. In addition, my own car gets a full valet and a full tank of petrol. First time ive won anything  :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:

Well done mate. I watched the the draw online. When do you get it for a week?

Thanks P3asa. Spoke to Dean today. Just to sort out a date yet but possibly see if I can collect it on 16th for that week. Will try and take a few days of work and make the most of it  :evil: :evil:

Congrats.  Could this spell the end of your GTI?  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 29 July 2015, 22:38

Quote from: JB GTI on 29 July 2015, 14:05

Quote from: CraigW on 29 July 2015, 13:16

I've just won a Golf R for the week from GTI World. In addition, my own car gets a full valet and a full tank of petrol. First time ive won anything  :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:

That will prove fatal !!  :whistle:
 May I be the first to welcome you to the R converts club !!  :lipsrsealed:

Haha!  How many on here have switched from a Mk7 GTI/D to an R?  I've lost count!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 29 July 2015, 22:41

Quote from: Booth11 on 29 July 2015, 22:36

Quote from: CraigW on 29 July 2015, 22:32

Quote from: p3asa on 29 July 2015, 22:02

Quote from: CraigW on 29 July 2015, 13:16

I've just won a Golf R for the week from GTI World. In addition, my own car gets a full valet and a full tank of petrol. First time ive won anything  :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:

Well done mate. I watched the the draw online. When do you get it for a week?

Thanks P3asa. Spoke to Dean today. Just to sort out a date yet but possibly see if I can collect it on 16th for that week. Will try and take a few days of work and make the most of it  :evil: :evil:

Congrats.  Could this spell the end of your GTI?  :whistle:

Ha Ha I think after a week driving about in it I'll be sorely tempted Booth and I'm sure Dean will be trying his best to try and get me to exchange.  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 29 July 2015, 22:43

Quote from: CraigW on 29 July 2015, 22:41

Quote from: Booth11 on 29 July 2015, 22:36

Quote from: CraigW on 29 July 2015, 22:32

Quote from: p3asa on 29 July 2015, 22:02

Quote from: CraigW on 29 July 2015, 13:16

I've just won a Golf R for the week from GTI World. In addition, my own car gets a full valet and a full tank of petrol. First time ive won anything  :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:

Well done mate. I watched the the draw online. When do you get it for a week?

Thanks P3asa. Spoke to Dean today. Just to sort out a date yet but possibly see if I can collect it on 16th for that week. Will try and take a few days of work and make the most of it  :evil: :evil:

Congrats.  Could this spell the end of your GTI?  :whistle:

Ha Ha I think after a week driving about in it I'll be sorely tempted Booth and I'm sure Dean will be trying his best to try and get me to exchange.  :grin:

Yep, you, or rather your GTI, is doomed  :evil:

What's the spec on this R?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 29 July 2015, 22:49

Quote from: Booth11 on 29 July 2015, 22:43

Quote from: CraigW on 29 July 2015, 22:41

Quote from: Booth11 on 29 July 2015, 22:36

Quote from: CraigW on 29 July 2015, 22:32

Quote from: p3asa on 29 July 2015, 22:02

Quote from: CraigW on 29 July 2015, 13:16

I've just won a Golf R for the week from GTI World. In addition, my own car gets a full valet and a full tank of petrol. First time ive won anything  :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:

Well done mate. I watched the the draw online. When do you get it for a week?

Thanks P3asa. Spoke to Dean today. Just to sort out a date yet but possibly see if I can collect it on 16th for that week. Will try and take a few days of work and make the most of it  :evil: :evil:

Congrats.  Could this spell the end of your GTI?  :whistle:

Ha Ha I think after a week driving about in it I'll be sorely tempted Booth and I'm sure Dean will be trying his best to try and get me to exchange.  :grin:

Yep, you, or rather your GTI, is doomed  :evil:

What's the spec on this R?

I'm not sure Booth but I was told it was loaded with options. So far all I know is that it's s 15 plate, lapis blue, 5 door with Cadiz. I'll post a few pics up when I get it.

On a slightly different note I read today that they are talking about the mk8 coming out in 2019 and that there will be a facelift to the GTI next year. I'm not sure if they will also be giving the R a small revision.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 29 July 2015, 22:52

Quote from: CraigW on 29 July 2015, 22:49

I'm not sure Booth but I was told it was loaded with options. So far all I know is that it's s 15 plate, lapis blue, 5 door with Cadiz. I'll post a few pics up when I get it.

On a slightly different note I read today that they are talking about the mk8 coming out in 2019 and that there will be a facelift to the GTI next year. I'm not sure if they will also be giving the R a small revision.

Look forward to the pics.

Well if mine takes much longer, not only will I have got the BW22 MiB II changes but might get the 2016 facelift as well  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 29 July 2015, 22:58

Quote from: Booth11 on 29 July 2015, 22:22

Quote from: am1w on 29 July 2015, 22:09

Quote from: Booth11 on 29 July 2015, 22:00

Quote from: am1w on 29 July 2015, 21:54

Quote from: Booth11 on 29 July 2015, 21:43

Quote from: am1w on 29 July 2015, 18:40

I am having my car detailed tomorrow! About time too.

Well you said it   :tongue:  :kiss:

Just how bad is it?  Come on, be honest.  The rain may have naturally cleansed the exterior, but the interior's got to be pretty grimy by now.  Hope you've been flicking your fag ash out of the window all this time.

Interior is immaculate. No fag ash, not even in the ash tray! Exterior is pretty clean with all the rain we have had. It still beads: amazing. Only the front wheels look grimy. So not too bad. Even the VW guys were surprised how clean it looked when I told them it had not been washed/cleaned since that auspicious date of Friday 13th March when I collected it!

You've never mentioned that date before.  All your car woes can be attributed to this and not to shoddy, lazy German workmanship.  They are off the hook.  :laugh:

Well not for the Italian guy who collected his Carbon Grey GTI today! He had a few build quality issues.

Damn it!  I was pinning all the poor build issues on that fateful calendar date.  What was wrong with the Carbon Grey (lovely colour) GTI?

The usual. Just how a Golf should be!  :rolleyes:

Bonnet and front wings not lining up. Unequal gaps between bonnet and front wings. Front grille not central or square in fit. Badly hanging doors. Window seals not properly fitted or fitting. Some window seals looked a bit crappy. Bonnet rubber stops needed adjusting as bonnet looked a bit tilted .... and that was after a quick look! Even the White R was a bit crappy.

I did not look at the inside. I am sure I would find a few faults.

Anyway, I am sure both cars drove well, at least for now.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 29 July 2015, 23:51

Quote from: am1w on 29 July 2015, 22:58

Quote from: Booth11 on 29 July 2015, 22:22

Damn it!  I was pinning all the poor build issues on that fateful calendar date.  What was wrong with the Carbon Grey (lovely colour) GTI?

The usual. Just how a Golf should be!  :rolleyes:

Bonnet and front wings not lining up. Unequal gaps between bonnet and front wings. Front grille not central or square in fit. Badly hanging doors. Window seals not properly fitted or fitting. Some window seals looked a bit crappy. Bonnet rubber stops needed adjusting as bonnet looked a bit tilted .... and that was after a quick look! Even the White R was a bit crappy.

I did not look at the inside. I am sure I would find a few faults.

Anyway, I am sure both cars drove well, at least for now.

Not much wrong then!

You know that hope you instilled in me earlier this evening?  It's fast fading.....!!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 30 July 2015, 10:52

Just my luck. No detailing to be done today as Detailer had an accident on his way to me. Ah well.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 July 2015, 12:23

Quote from: am1w on 30 July 2015, 10:52

Just my luck. No detailing to be done today as Detailer had an accident on his way to me. Ah well.

Shame :(

You could always do it yourself?  Or, for a very large fee, including an overnight stay in some swanky boutique hotel (for my troubles), I could mobilise my detailing talents, and do it for you.  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 30 July 2015, 14:22

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 July 2015, 12:23

Quote from: am1w on 30 July 2015, 10:52

Just my luck. No detailing to be done today as Detailer had an accident on his way to me. Ah well.

Shame :(

You could always do it yourself?  Or, for a very large fee, including an overnight stay in some swanky boutique hotel (for my troubles), I could mobilise my detailing talents, and do it for you.  :laugh:

You temptress! Such a tantalizing offer. Let me sleep on it if you don't mind, my dearest.  :kiss: :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 July 2015, 14:53

Quote from: am1w on 30 July 2015, 14:22

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 July 2015, 12:23

Quote from: am1w on 30 July 2015, 10:52

Just my luck. No detailing to be done today as Detailer had an accident on his way to me. Ah well.

Shame :(

You could always do it yourself?  Or, for a very large fee, including an overnight stay in some swanky boutique hotel (for my troubles), I could mobilise my detailing talents, and do it for you.  :laugh:

You temptress! Such a tantalizing offer. Let me sleep on it if you don't mind, my dearest.  :kiss: :laugh:

That wasn't an invitation for you to join me in the swanky hotel, (I'm quite happy with my own company), just to pay for it. :kiss: :laugh:  I would be far too tired from detailing a car that hasn't been touched for 4.5 months, to drive home the same day and there'll be no slumming it in a Premier Inn, I have standards!

Maybe your detailer has heard about your reputation for automotive perfection and has been frightened away. :tongue:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 30 July 2015, 17:45

Quote from: am1w on 30 July 2015, 10:52

Just my luck. No detailing to be done today as Detailer had an accident on his way to me. Ah well.

Bridgestones?  :huh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 30 July 2015, 18:01

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 30 July 2015, 17:45

Quote from: am1w on 30 July 2015, 10:52

Just my luck. No detailing to be done today as Detailer had an accident on his way to me. Ah well.

Bridgestones?  :huh:

He was rammed up the rear by a lorry whilst stationary at a zebra crossing.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 30 July 2015, 18:02

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 July 2015, 14:53

Quote from: am1w on 30 July 2015, 14:22

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 July 2015, 12:23

Quote from: am1w on 30 July 2015, 10:52

Just my luck. No detailing to be done today as Detailer had an accident on his way to me. Ah well.

Shame :(

You could always do it yourself?  Or, for a very large fee, including an overnight stay in some swanky boutique hotel (for my troubles), I could mobilise my detailing talents, and do it for you.  :laugh:

You temptress! Such a tantalizing offer. Let me sleep on it if you don't mind, my dearest.  :kiss: :laugh:

That wasn't an invitation for you to join me in the swanky hotel, (I'm quite happy with my own company), just to pay for it. :kiss: :laugh:  I would be far too tired from detailing a car that hasn't been touched for 4.5 months, to drive home the same day and there'll be no slumming it in a Premier Inn, I have standards!

Maybe your detailer has heard about your reputation for automotive perfection and has been frightened away. :tongue:

Ha, ha. It is on for Thursday next week.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 July 2015, 19:26

Quote from: am1w on 30 July 2015, 18:02

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 July 2015, 14:53

Quote from: am1w on 30 July 2015, 14:22

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 July 2015, 12:23

Quote from: am1w on 30 July 2015, 10:52

Just my luck. No detailing to be done today as Detailer had an accident on his way to me. Ah well.

Shame :(

You could always do it yourself?  Or, for a very large fee, including an overnight stay in some swanky boutique hotel (for my troubles), I could mobilise my detailing talents, and do it for you.  :laugh:

You temptress! Such a tantalizing offer. Let me sleep on it if you don't mind, my dearest.  :kiss: :laugh:

That wasn't an invitation for you to join me in the swanky hotel, (I'm quite happy with my own company), just to pay for it. :kiss: :laugh:  I would be far too tired from detailing a car that hasn't been touched for 4.5 months, to drive home the same day and there'll be no slumming it in a Premier Inn, I have standards!

Maybe your detailer has heard about your reputation for automotive perfection and has been frightened away. :tongue:

Ha, ha. It is on for Thursday next week.

Your man is unharmed and lives to detail another day! :smiley: 

You only have to wallow in filth for one more week before order is R-estored.

Will you grace the forum with a pic of the preened prima donna, once your car has had a spa?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 30 July 2015, 20:23

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 July 2015, 19:26

Quote from: am1w on 30 July 2015, 18:02

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 July 2015, 14:53

Quote from: am1w on 30 July 2015, 14:22

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 July 2015, 12:23

Quote from: am1w on 30 July 2015, 10:52

Just my luck. No detailing to be done today as Detailer had an accident on his way to me. Ah well.

Shame :(

You could always do it yourself?  Or, for a very large fee, including an overnight stay in some swanky boutique hotel (for my troubles), I could mobilise my detailing talents, and do it for you.  :laugh:

You temptress! Such a tantalizing offer. Let me sleep on it if you don't mind, my dearest.  :kiss: :laugh:

That wasn't an invitation for you to join me in the swanky hotel, (I'm quite happy with my own company), just to pay for it. :kiss: :laugh:  I would be far too tired from detailing a car that hasn't been touched for 4.5 months, to drive home the same day and there'll be no slumming it in a Premier Inn, I have standards!

Maybe your detailer has heard about your reputation for automotive perfection and has been frightened away. :tongue:

Ha, ha. It is on for Thursday next week.

Your man is unharmed and lives to detail another day! :smiley: 

You only have to wallow in filth for one more week before order is R-estored.

Will you grace the forum with a pic of the preened prima donna, once your car has had a spa?

Not this forum but vwroc.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 July 2015, 20:38

Quote from: am1w on 30 July 2015, 20:23

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 July 2015, 19:26

Your man is unharmed and lives to detail another day! :smiley: 

You only have to wallow in filth for one more week before order is R-estored.

Will you grace the forum with a pic of the preened prima donna, once your car has had a spa?

Not this forum but vwroc.

Ok, but may I ask why not this forum also?  It may not have an 'R' in it's name but plenty of people with R's frequent this place.   :huh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 30 July 2015, 20:55

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 July 2015, 20:38

Quote from: am1w on 30 July 2015, 20:23

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 July 2015, 19:26

Your man is unharmed and lives to detail another day! :smiley: 

You only have to wallow in filth for one more week before order is R-estored.

Will you grace the forum with a pic of the preened prima donna, once your car has had a spa?

Not this forum but vwroc.

Ok, but may I ask why not this forum also?  It may not have an 'R' in it's name but plenty of people with R's frequent this place.   :huh:

Because that is my preference. Simples.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 July 2015, 21:08

Quote from: am1w on 30 July 2015, 20:55

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 July 2015, 20:38

Quote from: am1w on 30 July 2015, 20:23

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 July 2015, 19:26

Your man is unharmed and lives to detail another day! :smiley: 

You only have to wallow in filth for one more week before order is R-estored.

Will you grace the forum with a pic of the preened prima donna, once your car has had a spa?

Not this forum but vwroc.

Ok, but may I ask why not this forum also?  It may not have an 'R' in it's name but plenty of people with R's frequent this place.   :huh:

Because that is my preference. Simples.  :smiley:

An odd attitude IMO.  ETTO.  :smiley:

Back on topic....checked the tracker today - still at stage 2, wonder if tommorow will bring the long awaited stage 3 text...?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr Savage on 31 July 2015, 00:34

My Golf R has arrived at the dealer already and will now be sat waiting for me for 4 weeks.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 31 July 2015, 08:05

Quote from: Mr Savage on 31 July 2015, 00:34

My Golf R has arrived at the dealer already and will now be sat waiting for me for 4 weeks.

Good news!  That's going to drag by  :grin:

Remind me, how far back did you order?  Cadiz wheels?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 31 July 2015, 12:39

i actually had to resort to using the R in comfort mode for the first time as a result of pulling a muscle and trapping a nerve in my neck

The injury was sustained sprinting the Polo and the magnitude of the lateral G  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 31 July 2015, 14:59

Quote from: wigit on 31 July 2015, 12:39

i actually had to resort to using the R in comfort mode for the first time as a result of pulling a muscle and trapping a nerve in my neck

The injury was sustained sprinting the Polo and the magnitude of the lateral G  :grin:

Oh dear!  And was this injury sustained racing (your?) Polo a track or just on route to the local supermarket  :laugh:

Did comfort mode help?  or will you be straight back to Sport asap!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 31 July 2015, 15:04

Quote from: Gnasher on 26 July 2015, 17:47

Well a busy week with the golf this week.

Firstly me and my mate got it up on axle stands and fitted my Milltek resonated cat back exhaust. I wanted the resonated as I'm not 17 any more - quick drive by video of my mate in it...

(http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h164/graham_nash1/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-07/th_20150714_143444_zpsrmq80wdj.mp4) (http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h164/graham_nash1/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-07/20150714_143444_zpsrmq80wdj.mp4)

Well chuffed with it - fit and finish was spot on and it sounds just right!

Then popped into my trusted garage and got them to pop my Eibach Sportlines on with the following results...

Before
(http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h164/graham_nash1/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-07/20150725_085050_zpspijt9bqa.jpg)

and after
(http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h164/graham_nash1/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-07/20150725_114957_zpswpxzgoun.jpg)

Again, glad I got these particular springs - I had Sportlines on my Astra VXR prior to getting this and was always impressed with them.

So added to the DTUK tuning box I've already got on there and the forthcoming wheels (BBS SR), Induction kit (when GrahamFR gets his new one) and GFB DV+ (when it's stops raining) and it'll be pretty much exactly as I want. Anything after that will simply be cosmetic.

(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/E75D2504-D38B-4385-942D-34314F94BAE3_zps3giqod3p.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/E75D2504-D38B-4385-942D-34314F94BAE3_zps3giqod3p.jpg.html)
(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/9D254AF4-296A-4D4F-ADD1-A6AA673F77C1_zpsnscqobna.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/9D254AF4-296A-4D4F-ADD1-A6AA673F77C1_zpsnscqobna.jpg.html)
(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/519DFE67-94A8-4717-A115-880EEC07842D_zpsmwvg4xbv.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/519DFE67-94A8-4717-A115-880EEC07842D_zpsmwvg4xbv.jpg.html)

Ta-daaaaa, i'll PM you Gnasher!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 31 July 2015, 15:06

Today I ragged the *!@# out of my R to get onto an empty A1 from the inside lane of a traffic lighted dual lane slip road. Got to a ton very quickly, and then let it drift back down to 80. Every once in a while I remind myself of the things the R is very good at, even if i'm generally a more careful driver in the R. Now i'm off to properly wire in my Blackvue 650's Magic powerbox.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 31 July 2015, 15:30

Quote from: Booth11 on 31 July 2015, 14:59

Quote from: wigit on 31 July 2015, 12:39

i actually had to resort to using the R in comfort mode for the first time as a result of pulling a muscle and trapping a nerve in my neck

The injury was sustained sprinting the Polo and the magnitude of the lateral G  :grin:

Oh dear!  And was this injury sustained racing (your?) Polo a track or just on route to the local supermarket  :laugh:

Did comfort mode help?  or will you be straight back to Sport asap!

(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/wigit71/Polo%20Blue%20GT/11779869_483527528490007_1276124194196147042_o_zps9d3sq328.jpg)

Pootle made its first and track outing as it two has sh!tstones, Jony at JPEG flattering the car

Comfort did help in terms of PAS and its a bit less full on

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 31 July 2015, 15:46

Looks great in that shot, mean and moody Pootle!  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 31 July 2015, 17:25

Quote from: Booth11 on 31 July 2015, 15:46

Looks great in that shot, mean and moody Pootle!  :cool:

After seeing what this chassis is like (bearing in mind it has GTI bits) on a circuit I would never by a Polo GTI or A1 on the grounds i actually like to have an idea which way the front wheels are pointing

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 31 July 2015, 17:56

Quote from: wigit on 31 July 2015, 17:25

Quote from: Booth11 on 31 July 2015, 15:46

Looks great in that shot, mean and moody Pootle!  :cool:

After seeing what this chassis is like (bearing in mind it has GTI bits) on a circuit I would never by a Polo GTI or A1 on the grounds i actually like to have an idea which way the front wheels are pointing

That bad, eh!?

I recall you thought the Polo R would not be well balanced proposition, but quite surprising to hear that a GTI variant (and A1) would so poor on this chassis! 

Safe to say the R creamed it then  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr Savage on 31 July 2015, 22:41

Quote from: Booth11 on 31 July 2015, 08:05

Quote from: Mr Savage on 31 July 2015, 00:34

My Golf R has arrived at the dealer already and will now be sat waiting for me for 4 weeks.

Good news!  That's going to drag by  :grin:

Remind me, how far back did you order?  Cadiz wheels?

Thank you! Yes Cadiz Wheels which I will be swapping for HLT Ultraleggera's :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 01 August 2015, 12:42

having to come into work today, quite bored, so what else is there to do but.... clean the car :smiley:

the beginning:
(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/IMG_0405_zpsoyl5ndyn.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/IMG_0405_zpsoyl5ndyn.jpg.html)
the middle:
(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/IMG_0406_zpspvdwiml8.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/IMG_0406_zpspvdwiml8.jpg.html)
and the end:
(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/IMG_0407_zps8u9oozsa.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/IMG_0407_zps8u9oozsa.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 01 August 2015, 14:33

Quote from: GrahamFR on 01 August 2015, 12:42

having to come into work today, quite bored, so what else is there to do but.... clean the car :smiley:

the beginning:
(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/IMG_0405_zpsoyl5ndyn.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/IMG_0405_zpsoyl5ndyn.jpg.html)
the middle:
(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/IMG_0406_zpspvdwiml8.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/IMG_0406_zpspvdwiml8.jpg.html)
and the end:
(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/IMG_0407_zps8u9oozsa.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/IMG_0407_zps8u9oozsa.jpg.html)

And on cue, here comes the rain (http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/4474D214-0C87-4A22-8B63-667743D16535_zpsqxnudvc4.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/4474D214-0C87-4A22-8B63-667743D16535_zpsqxnudvc4.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 01 August 2015, 16:14

Quote from: GrahamFR on 01 August 2015, 12:42

having to come into work today, quite bored, so what else is there to do but.... clean the car :smiley:

the beginning:
(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/IMG_0405_zpsoyl5ndyn.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/IMG_0405_zpsoyl5ndyn.jpg.html)

Graham, I'm going to pretend that's not a sponge in the foreground of the above pic.  :rolleyes:

Have you learned nothing in your limited time in the detailing section??! :laugh:  Pick it up, take it to the nearest bin, drop it in, then go buy yourself a lambswool mitt from WoWo.  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 01 August 2015, 16:27

Quote from: Booth11 on 01 August 2015, 16:14

Quote from: GrahamFR on 01 August 2015, 12:42

having to come into work today, quite bored, so what else is there to do but.... clean the car :smiley:

the beginning:
(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/IMG_0405_zpsoyl5ndyn.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/IMG_0405_zpsoyl5ndyn.jpg.html)

Graham, I'm going to pretend that's not a sponge in the foreground of the above pic.  :rolleyes:

Have you learned nothing in your limited time in the detailing section??! :laugh:  Pick it up, take it to the nearest bin, drop it in, then go buy yourself a lambswool mitt from WoWo.  :wink:

Busted !!!  :grin: :grin: :grin:       (Good spot Booth11 :wink:)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 01 August 2015, 16:38

Lol do not judge me too harshly booth! It was free with a bucket and shampoo from halfords for being on O2 I never actually used it just the bucket!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 01 August 2015, 17:22

Quote from: GrahamFR on 01 August 2015, 16:38

Lol do not judge me too harshly booth! It was free with a bucket and shampoo from halfords for being on O2 I never actually used it just the bucket!

Ah, I'll take your word for it, and won't judge too much :wink:   But you do know that if you did use it, you will have undone all the work of your newly acquired Meguiars DA drill attachment and even though it was a bargain buy, it will still be money wasted.  :tongue:

Anyway, such was my dismay at clocking the sponge, I forgot to say your car looks fantastic  :cool: And I'm rather envious that I don't have a job that permits me to skive off and wash my car, on someone else's time and money  :evil:  Ignore if you are self employed.  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 01 August 2015, 17:56

I still can't believe you've not had a bollocking for having just one bucket...  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 01 August 2015, 18:04

I had 3 total actually  :grin: and no not self employed just alone at work, sorta.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 01 August 2015, 18:07

Quote from: Exonian on 01 August 2015, 17:56

I still can't believe you've not had a bollocking for having just one bucket...  :whistle:

I was giving him the benefit of the doubt that bucket no.2 was just out of shot  :wink:

Quote from: GrahamFR on 01 August 2015, 18:04

I had 3 total actually  :grin: and no not self employed just alone at work, sorta.

3 is the magic number. 2 for the bodywork, 1 for wheels.  You've nearly redeemed yourself  :kiss:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 01 August 2015, 19:41

Quote from: GrahamFR on 01 August 2015, 16:38

Lol do not judge me too harshly booth! It was free with a bucket and shampoo from halfords for being on O2 I never actually used it just the bucket!

 :grin: :grin: I picked up my free bucket and shampoo as well. I'll use the shampoo and sponge on my missus car, it's going nowhere near mine  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 01 August 2015, 23:24

Quote from: CraigW on 01 August 2015, 19:41

Quote from: GrahamFR on 01 August 2015, 16:38

Lol do not judge me too harshly booth! It was free with a bucket and shampoo from halfords for being on O2 I never actually used it just the bucket!

 :grin: :grin: I picked up my free bucket and shampoo as well. I'll use the shampoo and sponge on my missus car, it's going nowhere near mine  :grin:

Must admit that's my attitude towards my partners van. 

But it's much worse than that.  He usually shoves it through an auto car wash, but a few months ago, as I was cleaning my car on the driveway, he decided to follow suit.  As I was snow foaming mine and he asked me to give his a coating at the same time, which I duly did.  I then watched in shocked disbelief as he picked up a dusty old broom and used it to rub the snow foam into the paintwork before giving it a cursory blast with the jet washer!!!!  :shocked: :shocked: :shocked:  A sponge would have been pure luxury. 

I'm still in therapy.  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 02 August 2015, 19:44

Cleaned my 4 pipes. Middle ones really as the outer two were fine but I also cleaned the outer ones. The
rest of the car is filthy on the outside but very clean on the inside.

Will be detailed on Thursday.

Took the car for a long run and on various road surfaces. The Bridgestones have been properly rubbed now, the noise is significantly less and now totally acceptable. Car was incredible on the twisties and a flyer on the straights. Zero wind noise. Car gets better and better.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 02 August 2015, 20:15

Quote from: am1w on 02 August 2015, 19:44

Cleaned my 4 pipes. Middle ones really as the outer two were fine but I also cleaned the outer ones.

Nobody likes sooty pipes!  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snooze on 02 August 2015, 20:37

Checked my oil. Cars 2 months old and still not used a drop.  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Misterp on 02 August 2015, 23:01

Not really today but since Friday night. Drove from Birmingham to Marseille approx 900 mile trip. Must say very comfortable.

Loved the drive down. Will write up a proper read if anyone is interested. Loads of golfs no GTD GTi or R. Well I saw one MK 7 GTI PP.

Weird seeing the spec on euro Golf MK 7 some have led rear lights some don't taken have single U DRL most don't. I digress got down here on an avg 56 Mpg. And the best 95p per litre of Diesel.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 03 August 2015, 18:38

Swapped out the R for a courtesy Up! today, I saw the Fabia waiting there, but on warranty work notes I saw the typed words "please not the Fabia!". Can't believe how much quieter the Up! is than the Fabia, despite having the same 60ps 1.0 engine. It's a pity it stunk of burning clutch in the Tyne Tunnel with only 2500 miles on the clock!  :shocked:

Hopefully they'll replace something tomorrow or the day after as recalibrating what was already there clearly hasn't worked. I did ask how far out the recalibration showed the ACC to be from the factory's setting - still waiting on an answer for that one.

My salesman gave the service department some stick for seeing me again so soon.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 03 August 2015, 21:33

Was Mick actually in? Emailed and called him over a week ago and he hasn't bothered to ring back.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 03 August 2015, 21:56

Quote from: mcmaddy on 03 August 2015, 21:33

Was Mick actually in? Emailed and called him over a week ago and he hasn't bothered to ring back.

Chris: Aye he was in (unusual for a Monday as he usually works the weekend), had a quick chat with him before he jokingly said to the service desk lad "will you get his feckin' car fixed this time?".

He did mention that you'd been in touch about a Tiguan recently, but gave the impression you were holding out for news on the new model due out.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 03 August 2015, 23:40

I was but I won't get as much discount if any on the new model as what I'm getting offered now. Plan is to buy one now and then move into new one in 3 years.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 04 August 2015, 06:01

Quote from: mcmaddy on 03 August 2015, 23:40

I was but I won't get as much discount if any on the new model as what I'm getting offered now. Plan is to buy one now and then move into new one in 3 years.

They've got some quite generous deposit contributions right now, on the Tiguan and across the whole VW range, but is that just a reflection of artificially high RRPs? Increasingly these days there's less of a gap between VW and Audi prices, and the reason to buy VW over Audi usually comes down to personal styling differences, better discounts and a hell of a lot more standard equipment.

I've learnt my lesson with the GTD - never buy a new car before it's launched, it takes a while for the broker discount offerings to kick in!

Is the new Q3 out before the new Tiguan? Might give a clue as to across the board improvements on the platform.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 04 August 2015, 08:13

The q3 isn't due for replacement as far as I can tell and its about 3 grand more expensive before discount.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 04 August 2015, 19:00

Rang Pulman at lunchtime to ask about my R. Hoping for them to say they're replacing things that won't be in until tomorrow. At 12:30 they hadn't even touched it. I said to them that if I hadn't heard anything by 4:30pm then I was taking the UP! home again, they said they would hope to take a look today. Never heard anything and went home an hour late anyway (b'stard salesman trying to tell me about colour variation on a product batch when he can't even provide a customer spec for colour - debate lasted an hour, started as I was about to head out the door. Why take a car in on Monday night and then not plan to do any work on it that day? They never touched it until after 3pm last time.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 05 August 2015, 18:22

Still without my R. Got a call today. Apparently a technician took my car out yesterday afternoon for a test run and decided the front passenger wheel was out of alignment. He must have determined this by feel, because they were saying they can't set it back up as their wheel alignment set-up is bust and waiting on a fitter to repair. They tell me it probably won't get fixed today. I ask if they are going to replace the ACC sensor, they tell me that it isn't the order of doing things.

I ask how the alignment can be out, determined by feel alone - it was aligned last week , did they forget to tighten something up? I certainly haven't been over a bump or pothole. I point out that they will have a logged ACC failure 15 miles up the road from picking mine up post-realignment/recalibration last week. What they "fixed" last week was immediately shown up as a failure, or they did nothing to the car last week and let me drive it home untouched for the fault to replicate itself.

How hard is it to get decent warranty service in the North East? Benfield have either abused my car or caused superficial damage, Pulman just seem to be incapable of reaching a solution (if they have indeed attempted a fix in the first place0 - they seem to take their time to even look at the car. I don't expect to leave them with my car on Monday night and not have them touch it by 3pm the following day.

It's staying with them until they fix it or say they've fixed it. If the fault is still there when I get the car back i'll be giving them a lesson in constructing decision trees and problem solving as well as a stern letter to VWUK. If they still don't/can't fix it then i'll be looking to reject.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 05 August 2015, 20:04

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 05 August 2015, 18:22

If they still don't/can't fix it then i'll be looking to reject.

You can't be serious? Doubt you will get anywhere with that. It is a fixable fault and you just have to be very patient dealing with worse than useless VW.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 05 August 2015, 20:34

Quote from: am1w on 05 August 2015, 20:04

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 05 August 2015, 18:22

If they still don't/can't fix it then i'll be looking to reject.

You can't be serious? Doubt you will get anywhere with that. It is a fixable fault and you just have to be very patient dealing with worse than useless VW.

How many times would you allow them to attempt to fix the same fault on a system designed primarily for safety considerations? 3 times should be plenty.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 05 August 2015, 20:42

Quote from: am1w on 05 August 2015, 20:04

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 05 August 2015, 18:22

If they still don't/can't fix it then i'll be looking to reject.

You can't be serious? Doubt you will get anywhere with that. It is a fixable fault and you just have to be very patient dealing with worse than useless VW.

Why do you doubt he'll get anywhere? The car is not fit for the purpose it was meant for and after three attempts to fix it it still isn't fixed. Why should we need to be patient? They should be fixings things the first time not 2nd, 3rd or never.

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Post by: CraigW on 05 August 2015, 20:50

MH I'm guessing if you do reject it you won't be staying with VW for the next one. S3?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 05 August 2015, 20:57

Quote from: CraigW on 05 August 2015, 20:50

MH I'm guessing if you do reject it you won't be staying with VW for the next one. S3?

Not sure what I would do - neither another R or an S3 can be got quickly it seems. I would hate to be carless  (or relying on some old scrapper) for 6-8 months while the replacement was being built.

The most positive thing that could be said about moving to be Audi is that if needing a courtesy car, then their lowest model of a basic 95ps 1.0TFSI should be massively better than a 60ps Up!

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Post by: am1w on 05 August 2015, 21:04

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 05 August 2015, 20:34

Quote from: am1w on 05 August 2015, 20:04

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 05 August 2015, 18:22

If they still don't/can't fix it then i'll be looking to reject.

You can't be serious? Doubt you will get anywhere with that. It is a fixable fault and you just have to be very patient dealing with worse than useless VW.

How many times would you allow them to attempt to fix the same fault on a system designed primarily for safety considerations? 3 times should be plenty.

Third time unlucky? I have not followed in avid detail all the machinations of this issue. Perhaps if they realize you are on the path of rejection they will get more serious and pull a couple of fingers out. It is not rocket science to get this issue addressed is it? But with VW everything seems to be even more complicated than this. Hopelessly hopeless lot and worse than useless.

You should have got a BMW! :tongue: :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Aidey on 05 August 2015, 21:48

Today i defended the DSG driving stick.... gave a guy a lift home and i was driving along a straight , wanted to pass a few slower cars so pulled down to shift the car from D to S and he said ..... "Oh that will damage the car in time" ...... i tried to explain its drive and sport but he works for Fiat so no helping him there

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: remlapeel on 06 August 2015, 09:26

Quote from: am1w on 05 August 2015, 20:04

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 05 August 2015, 18:22

If they still don't/can't fix it then i'll be looking to reject.

You can't be serious? Doubt you will get anywhere with that. It is a fixable fault and you just have to be very patient dealing with worse than useless VW.

Completely justified and I can't see how much of an issue it would be to reject. I had my GTI 13 months, did 29k miles and rejected it for being a massive pile of horse manure. It can be done, and given MH has given them 3 attempts I can't see it being to much of an issue

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Post by: monkeyhanger on 06 August 2015, 12:42

Not looking like I'll get a fix today, the wheel alignment set-up there is apparently still bust and awaiting repair.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 06 August 2015, 17:38

Why can't they drive it Sunderland and get them to do it?

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Post by: monkeyhanger on 06 August 2015, 17:42

Quote from: mcmaddy on 06 August 2015, 17:38

Why can't they drive it Sunderland and get them to do it?

I suggested that yesterday - they wouldn't give me an answer. I did tell them earlier that if I hadn't heard from them by 4:30pm then i'd be going home in the courtesy car. I left work at around 4:40 and at 5:07, 2 miles from home I feel the phone buzzing in my pocket, so I let it ring as I will not use a mobile on the road.

My car is ready, according to the answerphone message. I do not know what work has or hasn't been done to it at this point. I'll ring them back tomorrow, I can't be arsed to talk to them now.

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Post by: mcmaddy on 06 August 2015, 19:00

Been for a test drive today in a184 dsg tiguan. Getting a cracking deal from Mick just need to decide what final spec and more importantly if I definitely want to get rid of the golf.

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Post by: monkeyhanger on 06 August 2015, 19:46

Quote from: mcmaddy on 06 August 2015, 19:00

Been for a test drive today in a184 dsg tiguan. Getting a cracking deal from Mick just need to decide what final spec and more importantly if I definitely want to get rid of the golf.

What is the "new" Tiguan like - subtle facelift or whole new car? If it is going to be a real change then you might regret not waiting for it. Liking the DSG? I hated it on the GTD when I got the extended test drive - i'd not have it as a free option.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 06 August 2015, 20:11

I've seen some pictures and not sure if I like it really (new one). It's a new car from bottom up and uses the mqb chassis. I didn't like the dsg on the golf but the tiguan one is the 7 speed dsg so slightly different. To be honest I probably should have got another tiguan and not the golf haha

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 07 August 2015, 16:54

Well, got around to fitting my wheels after a couple of coats of sealant.

The end results (also on Eibach sportlines)...

(http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h164/graham_nash1/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-08/20150807_160419_zpsxm5nysld.jpg)

Well chuffed with it - points so far are

1. No rubbing on full lock.
2. Rubs the arch liner slightly on speed bumps (just go slower)

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Post by: dave7268 on 07 August 2015, 16:57

Looking good Gnasher  :wink:  Thinking about getting those rims myself.

What's the ride like compared to stock on the Eibachs?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 07 August 2015, 16:59

I've not done loads of miles yet but whilst it is a firmer ride, it's in no way harsh.

Although as said, combined with the rims you do have to slow down that bit more for speed bumps - I might get it up in the air to see if I can do anything to tuck the arch liner up a few mm more.

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Post by: Booth11 on 07 August 2015, 17:37

Quote from: Gnasher on 07 August 2015, 16:54

Well, got around to fitting my wheels after a couple of coats of sealant.

The end results (also on Eibach sportlines)...

(http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h164/graham_nash1/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-08/20150807_160419_zpsxm5nysld.jpg)

Well chuffed with it - points so far are

1. No rubbing on full lock.
2. Rubs the arch liner slightly on speed bumps (just go slower)

They look really good Gnasher, like them a lot, great colour.  :cool:

How did you find the Poorboys Wheel Sealant?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 07 August 2015, 17:50

Quote from: Booth11 on 07 August 2015, 17:37

Quote from: Gnasher on 07 August 2015, 16:54

Well, got around to fitting my wheels after a couple of coats of sealant.

The end results (also on Eibach sportlines)...

(http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h164/graham_nash1/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-08/20150807_160419_zpsxm5nysld.jpg)

Well chuffed with it - points so far are

1. No rubbing on full lock.
2. Rubs the arch liner slightly on speed bumps (just go slower)

They look really good Gnasher, like them a lot, great colour.  :cool:

How did you find the Poorboys Wheel Sealant?

The sealant was really easy to use. I brought a wheel at a time into the lounge last night for the first coat and then did another today to finish them off before fitting.

My only disappointment is the supplied bolts are not only very shiny (to be replaced by black ones) but are non locking. I'll be searching a black set out in standard length.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 07 August 2015, 20:18

Quote from: mcmaddy on 06 August 2015, 20:11

I've seen some pictures and not sure if I like it really (new one). It's a new car from bottom up and uses the mqb chassis. I didn't like the dsg on the golf but the tiguan one is the 7 speed dsg so slightly different. To be honest I probably should have got another tiguan and not the golf haha

I saw some pics of it - the front end looks very Amarok. I quite like the Amarok, but probably wouldn't have one myself unless I needed to lug big stuff on a regular basis.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 07 August 2015, 20:36

I have my R back. The official line is that my steering wheel was off centre when the wheels were straight. They probably did it last time when they did the wheel alignment - got the wheels straight and paid no heed to what it would do to the steering wheel's alignment.

Still don't see how it would affect my ACC - if the wheels were aligned straight with the ACC unit, even with the steering wheel held slightly off-centre, it should still work when you're driving in a straight line or even turning. Coming home, the <car>!<car> white tailgating warning is still no more sensitive - it picks up big vehicles (7.5T lorries and bigger) a lane to the left of me, it picks up big vehicles ahead of me, but won't pick up a normal sized car in front of me unless i'm following the half a second rule!

I didn't get a trigger at the Tyne tunnel today, but it was at a crawl this afternoon, so not a normal emergence from the other end of the tunnel (so jury is still out whether the limited view is fixed).

The icing on the cake is that my Blackvue 650 dashcam is on its way out. It won't Wifi connect with my laptop or my wife's. It is viewable as a device to connect to, but when connected it is limited, so I can't do a thing with it from the computer to force a reset or firmware upgrade etc. The female voice that tells you that you are putting wifi on/off or parking mode on/off is an inaudible mumbling and the microphone is permanently emitting a high pitch hum. It was starting to hum just before the car went in to the dealership, but the failure of the voice is new.

Seems to be a known fault associated with overheating and parking mode. Parking mode seems to kill these units according to google searches.

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Post by: Gnasher on 08 August 2015, 10:55

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 07 August 2015, 20:36

I have my R back. The official line is that my steering wheel was off centre when the wheels were straight. They probably did it last time when they did the wheel alignment - got the wheels straight and paid no heed to what it would do to the steering wheel's alignment.

Still don't see how it would affect my ACC - if the wheels were aligned straight with the ACC unit, even with the steering wheel held slightly off-centre, it should still work when you're driving in a straight line or even turning. Coming home, the <car>!<car> white tailgating warning is still no more sensitive - it picks up big vehicles (7.5T lorries and bigger) a lane to the left of me, it picks up big vehicles ahead of me, but won't pick up a normal sized car in front of me unless i'm following the half a second rule!

I didn't get a trigger at the Tyne tunnel today, but it was at a crawl this afternoon, so not a normal emergence from the other end of the tunnel (so jury is still out whether the limited view is fixed).

The icing on the cake is that my Blackvue 650 dashcam is on its way out. It won't Wifi connect with my laptop or my wife's. It is viewable as a device to connect to, but when connected it is limited, so I can't do a thing with it from the computer to force a reset or firmware upgrade etc. The female voice that tells you that you are putting wifi on/off or parking mode on/off is an inaudible mumbling and the microphone is permanently emitting a high pitch hum. It was starting to hum just before the car went in to the dealership, but the failure of the voice is new.

Seems to be a known fault associated with overheating and parking mode. Parking mode seems to kill these units according to google searches.

RE: ACC sensor - it depends where it senses the direction of the steering. Doing the tracking will adjust it straight before the wheels (at the outer end of the steering arms) meaning the sensor is thinking the car is steering when in fact it is going straight. This then makes the radar sense a hazard where it would not normally sense it, causing your issues. What a simple fix to a mammoth problem you've had though!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 08 August 2015, 11:24

Quote from: Gnasher on 08 August 2015, 10:55

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 07 August 2015, 20:36

I have my R back. The official line is that my steering wheel was off centre when the wheels were straight. They probably did it last time when they did the wheel alignment - got the wheels straight and paid no heed to what it would do to the steering wheel's alignment.

Still don't see how it would affect my ACC - if the wheels were aligned straight with the ACC unit, even with the steering wheel held slightly off-centre, it should still work when you're driving in a straight line or even turning. Coming home, the <car>!<car> white tailgating warning is still no more sensitive - it picks up big vehicles (7.5T lorries and bigger) a lane to the left of me, it picks up big vehicles ahead of me, but won't pick up a normal sized car in front of me unless i'm following the half a second rule!

I didn't get a trigger at the Tyne tunnel today, but it was at a crawl this afternoon, so not a normal emergence from the other end of the tunnel (so jury is still out whether the limited view is fixed).

The icing on the cake is that my Blackvue 650 dashcam is on its way out. It won't Wifi connect with my laptop or my wife's. It is viewable as a device to connect to, but when connected it is limited, so I can't do a thing with it from the computer to force a reset or firmware upgrade etc. The female voice that tells you that you are putting wifi on/off or parking mode on/off is an inaudible mumbling and the microphone is permanently emitting a high pitch hum. It was starting to hum just before the car went in to the dealership, but the failure of the voice is new.

Seems to be a known fault associated with overheating and parking mode. Parking mode seems to kill these units according to google searches.

RE: ACC sensor - it depends where it senses the direction of the steering. Doing the tracking will adjust it straight before the wheels (at the outer end of the steering arms) meaning the sensor is thinking the car is steering when in fact it is going straight. This then makes the radar sense a hazard where it would not normally sense it, causing your issues. What a simple fix to a mammoth problem you've had though!

Gnasher: Still not convinced it is fixed, there is still a lack of sensitivity for a car-sized vehicle ahead of me in relation to the <car>!<car> white tailgating alert. It easily detects big wagons straight ahead and to the left, but not regular cars unless i'm literally 10 yards off their tail doing 60mph. Going through a busy Tyne tunnel a few times next week without the "limited view" message being thrown up might convince me that it is kind of working.

I'm going to dismantle my Blackvue set-up too today  :sad: It's going back!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 08 August 2015, 14:13

Gave my car a thorough wash today, and found 2 small paint chips - one on the bonnet and one on a front wheel. The front wheels were also covered in what at  first looked like light scuffs, but then rubbed off, I can only conclude that it was some kind of adhesive tape residue, as if the wheels have been masked off. Could there have been some kind of smart repair done on them while at the dealership?

Could the "our wheel alignment machine is bust" have been a cover for how a 2-4 hour job took 3 full days to execute? Alas the capacity of the Blackvue 650's 64Gb card is only a 20 hour period, all I saw on the footage was the car sitting there at the forecourt between 6pm Thursday and 2pm Friday. The action of the fix had long since been written over.

Had the motivation to give the car a thorough going over with another coat of C2V3, but it's too bright outside, it would've baked on the car.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 08 August 2015, 16:29

You're overthinking it. It's highly likely to be sticker residue that wasn't removed properly in the PDI. The wheels usually have stickers / tape / labels on them from the factory.

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Post by: Sootchucker on 08 August 2015, 17:04

As Joe says. This is how mine was pre collection after it had just arrived on the boat.

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5479/9672973838_36cc3e1fb0_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/fJLw81)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 08 August 2015, 17:11

Quote from: JoeGTI on 08 August 2015, 16:29

You're overthinking it. It's highly likely to be sticker residue that wasn't removed properly in the PDI. The wheels usually have stickers / tape / labels on them from the factory.

They were thoroughly cleaned up with all residues gone prior to me applying C2V3 to them when the car was picked up. The residue is new. Maybe they have to apply stickers as some kind of markers during the wheel realignment process?

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Post by: monkeyhanger on 08 August 2015, 17:14

It's clouded over - watch the Chelsea match or give the car a C2V3 coat?  :huh:

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Post by: Damo66 on 08 August 2015, 17:49

Sold it!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 08 August 2015, 17:56

They might have to strap the wheels down when doing the alignment. It's a while since I ever had that job done but I remember the wheels needed to be secured down.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gazmondo35 on 08 August 2015, 18:55

I have been sweeping glass after thugs smashed the front door down with sledgehammer & stole my golf r .i was asleep at the time in my cabin at the bottom of the garden completely unaware  ,but they confronted my wife who was in the house at the time screaming for the keys,luckily they didn't go up stairs where my two young boy were sleeping. The police latter found the car abandoned by the side of the road,but to be honest I wish they had'nt .

Does anybody know have this will affect the resale value of the car now it's been stolen & Recovered.

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Post by: jpo on 08 August 2015, 19:03

 :sad:Know sweet FA about the resale value but hope the wife is aswell as can be mate.

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Post by: monkeyhanger on 08 August 2015, 19:20

Quote from: gazmondo35 on 08 August 2015, 18:55

I have been sweeping glass after thugs smashed the front door down with sledgehammer & stole my golf r .i was asleep at the time in my cabin at the bottom of the garden completely unaware  ,but they confronted my wife who was in the house at the time screaming for the keys,luckily they didn't go up stairs where my two young boy were sleeping. The police latter found the car abandoned by the side of the road,but to be honest I wish they had'nt .

Does anybody know have this will affect the resale value of the car now it's been stolen & Recovered.

Gazmondo - is it on a PCP or bought outright? If PCP, at minimum you would give the car back rather than pay GFV to make it yours. Likelihood is that a dealer would still give you some equity if you are on the lower GFV rather than the higher (£18k +) one that was in place before the Nov 14 price rises.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 08 August 2015, 19:36

I ended up going out and giving the car it's C2V3 treatment after all and have ended up missing 4 goals in the Chelsea vs Swansea match (would've been watching as a neutral). The small stone chips are starting to accumulate at the front end now (around 8 of them), a few small surface scratches sorted with Mer and a C2V3 top up afterwards.

Noticed that my kind neighbour has placed 17 prosecco/wine/spirit bottles and a load of boxes in my recycling bin, a week before it is due to be emptied. I could not accept such generosity and so have placed them neatly back by their overflowing bin (they had the same bottles, but fewer of them - how I knew it was their rubbish) which is between the edge of their drive and the pavement, with printed out directions to our local tip stuck to it. Our bins are well on our property, they would've had to come through our back gate and halfway up the drive to deposit them in our bin). They're away for the weekend, so I couldn't have a word.

At least they don't park across our drive any more following Police intervention.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gazmondo35 on 08 August 2015, 20:29

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 08 August 2015, 19:20

Quote from: gazmondo35 on 08 August 2015, 18:55

I have been sweeping glass after thugs smashed the front door down with sledgehammer & stole my golf r .i was asleep at the time in my cabin at the bottom of the garden completely unaware  ,but they confronted my wife who was in the house at the time screaming for the keys,luckily they didn't go up stairs where my two young boy were sleeping. The police latter found the car abandoned by the side of the road,but to be honest I wish they had'nt .

Does anybody know have this will affect the resale value of the car now it's been stolen & Recovered.

Gazmondo - is it on a PCP or bought outright? If PCP, at minimum you would give the car back rather than pay GFV to make it yours. Likelihood is that a dealer would still give you some equity if you are on the lower GFV rather than the higher (£18k +) one that was in place before the Nov 14 price rises.

I bought the car on a PCP on nov4, so not sure if I scraped in on the higher GFV. The problem I have now is trying to convince the wife to keep the car as she is understandably freaked out by the whole ordeal.

I have just had the Insurance company round to board up the broken glass & fit a new lock, but all they done was fix the old lock which the thefts have key for , luckily I had a spare mortise lock in the shed.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 08 August 2015, 21:45

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 08 August 2015, 19:36

I ended up going out and giving the car it's C2V3 treatment after all and have ended up missing 4 goals in the Chelsea vs Swansea match (would've been watching as a neutral). The small stone chips are starting to accumulate at the front end now (around 8 of them), a few small surface scratches sorted with Mer and a C2V3 top up afterwards.

Noticed that my kind neighbour has placed 17 prosecco/wine/spirit bottles and a load of boxes in my recycling bin, a week before it is due to be emptied. I could not accept such generosity and so have placed them neatly back by their overflowing bin (they had the same bottles, but fewer of them - how I knew it was their rubbish) which is between the edge of their drive and the pavement, with printed out directions to our local tip stuck to it. Our bins are well on our property, they would've had to come through our back gate and halfway up the drive to deposit them in our bin). They're away for the weekend, so I couldn't have a word.

At least they don't park across our drive any more following Police intervention.

Bloody cheek!  Did they have a party or do they get through that much Prosecco of a normal evening  :laugh:

Sounds like your R is all nicely sealed up now.  Stone chips are a PITA!

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Post by: Booth11 on 08 August 2015, 21:49

Quote from: gazmondo35 on 08 August 2015, 18:55

I have been sweeping glass after thugs smashed the front door down with sledgehammer & stole my golf r .i was asleep at the time in my cabin at the bottom of the garden completely unaware  ,but they confronted my wife who was in the house at the time screaming for the keys,luckily they didn't go up stairs where my two young boy were sleeping. The police latter found the car abandoned by the side of the road,but to be honest I wish they had'nt .

Does anybody know have this will affect the resale value of the car now it's been stolen & Recovered.

 :shocked:

So sorry to hear this Gazmomdo.  How horrendous for your wife, hope she is ok (and the rest of the family).  Let us know how you get on with the Police, insurance etc.

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Post by: gazmondo35 on 09 August 2015, 10:55

Thanks booth

Hopefully will get the car back in a couple of weeks, it's in the police compound waiting for forensics to be done, the police have said that the car looks undamaged ( I'll be the judge of that when i get the car back) also the carpet have been removed presumedly looking for a tracker which the car didn't have.

The wife is coming round to the idea of keeping the car,but I will have to make the house like Fort Knox so she feel's safe.

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Post by: Booth11 on 09 August 2015, 11:27

Quote from: gazmondo35 on 09 August 2015, 10:55

Thanks booth

Hopefully will get the car back in a couple of weeks, it's in the police compound waiting for forensics to be done, the police have said that the car looks undamaged ( I'll be the judge of that when i get the car back) also the carpet have been removed presumedly looking for a tracker which the car didn't have.

The wife is coming round to the idea of keeping the car,but I will have to make the house like Fort Knox so she feel's safe.

I can understand her concerns but there's only so far you can go before you've turned your home into a prison.  If you keep the car, will you fit a tracker and/or anti-theft device?

Do you still want an R400 now?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gazmondo35 on 09 August 2015, 12:15

Might fit a tracker, but these pro car thefts seem to know where they are, I was thinking about putting a old iPhone  in the car with the find my iPhone app on it &connecting to ANKER portable power supply which should keep the phone charged for a couple of weeks at a time this way I could hide it in a more discrete place..

Regarding  R400 ,I'll probably get my deposit back as i don't want a more desirable car than I already have.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 09 August 2015, 12:26

Jeez, what a crap situation Gazmondo  :angry:

I hope the car is ok, and unless the paintwork and interior are badly marked then everything else is covered under warranty if the thugs have given it a bit of a work out. You'll have to find out whether it's listed on the insurance database as having a major claim. Hopefully not and hopefully future value won't be affected.

Begs the question - what did you do to have to sleep in the shed?   :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Damo66 on 09 August 2015, 13:49

I never leave my car on the driveway, it always goes into the garage, that way when they drive around at night looking for a car, they don't see it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 09 August 2015, 14:06

Quote from: Exonian on 09 August 2015, 12:26

Begs the question - what did you do to have to sleep in the shed?   :laugh:

Lol.  :grin:  I had just enough manners to stop myself asking that very personal question.  Although 'cabin' suggests it is so much more than a mere shed.  :laugh:

@Gazmondo - I think I'd do the same as regards the R400, still it's a sad thing when you have to alter your lifestyle because of some thieving little scroats!!

If I were you (if money permits) once the car has been thoroughly checked over mechanically etc, give it a really good detail yourself or perhaps more preferable - get a professional detailer to give it the works to eradicate any trace of the evil doers, so it will feel like a 'fresh' car for you and the family again.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gazmondo35 on 09 August 2015, 14:51

I do spend most of my Friday nights in the cabin,it just a nice place to relax after a busy week, plus I can watch a movie with the volume turned up to 11 & not p1ss the neighbours off, here a couple of pics of the man cave.

(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag318/Garry_Mcdonnell/817F3E7D-13FA-485B-A43F-32A4F0AC68BA_zpsxdywjxr9.jpg)

(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag318/Garry_Mcdonnell/5D383452-C563-4622-9721-A86DC6B5492B_zpsygd3qoni.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 09 August 2015, 14:54

Quote from: Damo66 on 09 August 2015, 13:49

I never leave my car on the driveway, it always goes into the garage, that way when they drive around at night looking for a car, they don't see it.

With my neighbour's recent antics (just the one, everyone else in neighbouring houses is great) I might start parking mine outside their house, just in case.  :evil:

In other news, I have stripped out my Blackvue 650 Dashcam set -  it is going back for a refund!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 09 August 2015, 15:04

Quote from: gazmondo35 on 09 August 2015, 14:51

I do spend most of my Friday nights in the cabin,it just a nice place to relax after a busy week, plus I can watch a movie with the volume turned up to 11 & not p1ss the neighbours off, here a couple of pics of the man cave.

(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag318/Garry_Mcdonnell/817F3E7D-13FA-485B-A43F-32A4F0AC68BA_zpsxdywjxr9.jpg)

(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag318/Garry_Mcdonnell/5D383452-C563-4622-9721-A86DC6B5492B_zpsygd3qoni.jpg)

A fellow Lego fan I see - the VW camper van lurking there under the telly. I have a similar "mancave, but mine is in a spare bedroom. I also have a decent sized telly, my Pioneer surround set-up, the main powerhouse computer, a sofa and lots of Star Wars UCS Lego models on shelves.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 09 August 2015, 15:09

Quote from: gazmondo35 on 09 August 2015, 14:51

I do spend most of my Friday nights in the cabin,it just a nice place to relax after a busy week, plus I can watch a movie with the volume turned up to 11 & not p1ss the neighbours off, here a couple of pics of the man cave.

(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag318/Garry_Mcdonnell/817F3E7D-13FA-485B-A43F-32A4F0AC68BA_zpsxdywjxr9.jpg)

(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag318/Garry_Mcdonnell/5D383452-C563-4622-9721-A86DC6B5492B_zpsygd3qoni.jpg)

Shed!  Scratch that, even the word 'cabin' doesn't do it justice!  Very nice chill out space, and how nice of you to allow your kids into it.  I wouldn't, lol.

It's nearly good enough to park my car in  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gazmondo35 on 09 August 2015, 15:11

Quote from: Booth11 on 09 August 2015, 14:06

Quote from: Exonian on 09 August 2015, 12:26

Begs the question - what did you do to have to sleep in the shed?   :laugh:

Lol.  :grin:  I had just enough manners to stop myself asking that very personal question.  Although 'cabin' suggests it is so much more than a mere shed.  :laugh:

@Gazmondo - I think I'd do the same as regards the R400, still it's a sad thing when you have to alter your lifestyle because of some thieving little scroats!!

If I were you (if money permits) once the car has been thoroughly checked over mechanically etc, give it a really good detail yourself or perhaps more preferable - get a professional detailer to give it the works to eradicate any trace of the evil doers, so it will feel like a 'fresh' car for you and the family again.  :smiley:

As for the r400, in the last couple of week I have been going of the idea of having one ,a lot of people are saying the price will 45k base which is way above my pay grade.

Also watching the latest track battle between the RS3 & golf R has made me think how good the R is anyway& adding more power doesn't necessary make it any faster on the twisty bits.

Then there is the name which a certain member on the golf r forum likes to call himself has slightly tarnished the name, & has put me off .

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 09 August 2015, 15:12

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 09 August 2015, 15:04

A fellow Lego fan I see - the VW camper van lurking there under the telly. I have a similar "mancave, but mine is in a spare bedroom. I also have a decent sized telly, my Pioneer surround set-up, the main powerhouse computer, a sofa and lots of Star Wars UCS Lego models on shelves.

Shall we start calling you 'Sheldon' MH?  :kiss:

Question is, do you have a 'spot' on the couch?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mike. on 09 August 2015, 15:16

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 09 August 2015, 14:54

In other news, I have stripped out my Blackvue 650 Dashcam set -  it is going back for a refund!

What sort of problems did you have?  looking into some sort of dual cam myself.

EDIT -- Just saw your post a few back, not good..

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 09 August 2015, 15:19

Quote from: gazmondo35 on 09 August 2015, 15:11

As for the r400, in the last couple of week I have been going of the idea of having one ,a lot of people are saying the price will 45k base which is way above my pay grade.

Also watching the latest track battle between the RS3 & golf R has made me think how good the R is anyway& adding more power doesn't necessary make it any faster on the twisty bits.

Then there is the name which a certain member on the golf r forum likes to call himself has slightly tarnished the name, & has put me off .

I've never been tempted by the R400, as I need practicality as much as performance, as my car also doubles up as the family car, (our other vehicle is a an/truck)., plus I know my limits!  And as you rightly say, in real world terms you are never likely to make the most of that extra power.  Different story if you track it of course.

As for the the R400's namesake on vwroc, I rather like him, although he's become a bit boring of late.  Needs to up his game.  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 09 August 2015, 15:40

Quote from: Booth11 on 09 August 2015, 15:12

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 09 August 2015, 15:04

A fellow Lego fan I see - the VW camper van lurking there under the telly. I have a similar "mancave, but mine is in a spare bedroom. I also have a decent sized telly, my Pioneer surround set-up, the main powerhouse computer, a sofa and lots of Star Wars UCS Lego models on shelves.

Shall we start calling you 'Sheldon' MH?  :kiss:

Question is, do you have a 'spot' on the couch?

Yes, my spot in the living room that is in the optimum setting for the TV (having the squarest view) and being in the centre of the surround sound field. And I have a Lego Death Star just like Sheldon.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 09 August 2015, 15:44

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 09 August 2015, 15:40

Quote from: Booth11 on 09 August 2015, 15:12

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 09 August 2015, 15:04

A fellow Lego fan I see - the VW camper van lurking there under the telly. I have a similar "mancave, but mine is in a spare bedroom. I also have a decent sized telly, my Pioneer surround set-up, the main powerhouse computer, a sofa and lots of Star Wars UCS Lego models on shelves.

Shall we start calling you 'Sheldon' MH?  :kiss:

Question is, do you have a 'spot' on the couch?

Yes, my spot in the living room that is in the optimum setting for the TV (having the squarest view) and being in the centre of the surround sound field. And I have a Lego Death Star just like Sheldon.

I knew you wouldn't disappoint.  I also have a 'spot' which no one else must sit in.  But I am redeemed as I have no Lego Death Star  :cry: :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 09 August 2015, 15:46

Quote from: mike. on 09 August 2015, 15:16

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 09 August 2015, 14:54

In other news, I have stripped out my Blackvue 650 Dashcam set -  it is going back for a refund!

What sort of problems did you have?  looking into some sort of dual cam myself.

EDIT -- Just saw your post a few back, not good..

Yep, as per previous post - garbled sound recording, a permanent high pitched hum from the microphone that greatly annoys and the voice annoucements are an indecipherable mumble - seems that parking mode is too much for the system to avoid it cooking. Tempted to get 2 Nextbase 402G. Hide the wiring from the front one as before, have the rear one plugging in to the rear cigarette lighter. They're £120 a pop at Costco right now including a case and an SD card (I forget which size). If anything goes wrong with it then Costco are very good at taking stuff back. Not as discrete as the blackvue 650 though.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mike. on 09 August 2015, 16:16

I have been looking at THIS ONE (http://www.aliexpress.com/item/FREE-SHIPPING-Full-HD-1080p-dual-dash-cam-GPS-Ambarella-A7LA70-Car-DVR-2CH-Hidden-Driving/32375593823.html), but it gets varied reviews on AMAZON.COM (http://www.amazon.com/Spy-Tec-K1S-GPS-Logger/product-reviews/B00TM59NCK/ref=cm_cr_dp_qt_hist_one/184-2489705-6554568?ie=UTF8&filterBy=addOneStar&showViewpoints=0)

Cameras nice and discrete with a central control unit, it too gets hot during parking mode according to some of the reviews.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 09 August 2015, 16:16

MH and electronics are a marriage made in Heaven Purgatory Hell! :cry: :sad:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 09 August 2015, 16:47

Just had a look at a Nextbase 402G in Halfords - I wouldn't be buying from there, but it is on the way home from Newcastle - the missus has just been to the match so I picked her up. The unit itself is smaller than I imagine it, but the mounting bracket that attaches it to the windscreen looks very big and bulky, more than doubling the overall size.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 09 August 2015, 17:15

Quote from: gazmondo35 on 09 August 2015, 15:11

Then there is the name which a certain member on the golf r forum likes to call himself has slightly tarnished the name, & has put me off .

Love the cabin Gazmondo! What a great place to hide away in. I'd get moaned at for spending my whole life in there if I had one like that. In fact I'd only ever emerge to collect my clean clothes then go straight back into my den again.
Mind you, I'd not even get a birdhouse in my garden let alone anything bigger.

There's nowt wrong with R400 (username), he actually speaks more sense than an awful lot on that forum and does it in a very clever way! He reminds me of Egbert Nosh on here who is much missed.
Enter Forum, drop in a few grenades, watch the keyboard warriors' blood pressure go off the scale...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 09 August 2015, 17:46

Quote from: Exonian on 09 August 2015, 17:15

Quote from: gazmondo35 on 09 August 2015, 15:11

Then there is the name which a certain member on the golf r forum likes to call himself has slightly tarnished the name, & has put me off .

Love the cabin Gazmondo! What a great place to hide away in. I'd get moaned at for spending my whole life in there if I had one like that. In fact I'd only ever emerge to collect my clean clothes then go straight back into my den again.
Mind you, I'd not even get a birdhouse in my garden let alone anything bigger.

There's nowt wrong with R400 (username), he actually speaks more sense than an awful lot on that forum and does it in a very clever way! He reminds me of Egbert Nosh on here who is much missed.
Enter Forum, drop in a few grenades, watch the keyboard warriors' blood pressure go off the scale...

Mr Ex, looks like you and I are the founding (and only) members of the unofficial R400 (username) fan club.  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 09 August 2015, 17:53

Quote from: Booth11 on 09 August 2015, 17:46

Quote from: Exonian on 09 August 2015, 17:15

Quote from: gazmondo35 on 09 August 2015, 15:11

Then there is the name which a certain member on the golf r forum likes to call himself has slightly tarnished the name, & has put me off .

Love the cabin Gazmondo! What a great place to hide away in. I'd get moaned at for spending my whole life in there if I had one like that. In fact I'd only ever emerge to collect my clean clothes then go straight back into my den again.
Mind you, I'd not even get a birdhouse in my garden let alone anything bigger.

There's nowt wrong with R400 (username), he actually speaks more sense than an awful lot on that forum and does it in a very clever way! He reminds me of Egbert Nosh on here who is much missed.
Enter Forum, drop in a few grenades, watch the keyboard warriors' blood pressure go off the scale...

Mr Ex, looks like you and I are the founding (and only) members of the unofficial R400 (username) fan club.  :grin:

I'll collect the annual subscriptions Mme B and you can sort out the membership certificates...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 09 August 2015, 18:58

Quote from: Exonian on 09 August 2015, 17:53

Quote from: Booth11 on 09 August 2015, 17:46

Quote from: Exonian on 09 August 2015, 17:15

Quote from: gazmondo35 on 09 August 2015, 15:11

Then there is the name which a certain member on the golf r forum likes to call himself has slightly tarnished the name, & has put me off .

Love the cabin Gazmondo! What a great place to hide away in. I'd get moaned at for spending my whole life in there if I had one like that. In fact I'd only ever emerge to collect my clean clothes then go straight back into my den again.
Mind you, I'd not even get a birdhouse in my garden let alone anything bigger.

There's nowt wrong with R400 (username), he actually speaks more sense than an awful lot on that forum and does it in a very clever way! He reminds me of Egbert Nosh on here who is much missed.
Enter Forum, drop in a few grenades, watch the keyboard warriors' blood pressure go off the scale...

Mr Ex, looks like you and I are the founding (and only) members of the unofficial R400 (username) fan club.  :grin:

I'll collect the annual subscriptions Mme B and you can sort out the membership certificates...

Lol, let me guess the annual subscription is very expensive as it's such an exclusive club?  Nice try!  Btw, there's a charge for the membership certificate.  :tongue: :kiss:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: remlapeel on 10 August 2015, 08:01

(http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag237/lee_palmer4/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps2jein5ug.jpg) (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/lee_palmer4/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps2jein5ug.jpg.html)

Detailed the car for the first time.....that takes to long

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: NeilH on 10 August 2015, 08:54

Hi,

I tried the Drive Tracker App with MirrorLink last night trundling round the local villages...

https://flic.kr/p/x954L8 (https://flic.kr/p/x954L8)

https://flic.kr/p/wRs5jA (https://flic.kr/p/wRs5jA)

Neil.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Hawaii-Five-O on 10 August 2015, 09:38

Quote from: remlapeel on 10 August 2015, 08:01

(http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag237/lee_palmer4/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps2jein5ug.jpg) (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/lee_palmer4/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps2jein5ug.jpg.html)

Detailed the car for the first time.....that takes to long

Really love that colour Remlapeel. Cracking car :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 10 August 2015, 10:01

Quote from: remlapeel on 10 August 2015, 08:01

(http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag237/lee_palmer4/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps2jein5ug.jpg) (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/lee_palmer4/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps2jein5ug.jpg.html)

Detailed the car for the first time.....that takes to long

Looks excellent  :cool:  Fantastic pic in the detailing 'reflection shots' thread too.

What did you use on it?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 10 August 2015, 10:53

There's a detailing section on here?

(http://www.sherv.net/cm/emoticons/sleep/sleeping.gif)



BTW, the car looks great Lee, you can't beat a clean Lapiz blue Golf in the right light.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 10 August 2015, 11:57

Quote from: Exonian on 10 August 2015, 10:53

There's a detailing section on here?

(http://www.sherv.net/cm/emoticons/sleep/sleeping.gif)

BTW, the car looks great Lee, you can't beat a clean Lapiz blue Golf in the right light.

 :laugh: 

Yes there is and it's a lovely place to be, come and visit some time.  We'll lay out the red carpet for you!  :kiss: :laugh:

Now get back to your man cave.  Oh no, I forgot!  You haven't got one.  :cry: :cry: :cry: :laugh: :evil:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 10 August 2015, 15:36

Quote from: gazmondo35 on 09 August 2015, 12:15

Might fit a tracker, but these pro car thefts seem to know where they are, I was thinking about putting a old iPhone  in the car with the find my iPhone app on it &connecting to ANKER portable power supply which should keep the phone charged for a couple of weeks at a time this way I could hide it in a more discrete place..

Sorry to hear about your ordeal. Hopefully your wife and boys are starting to get over it.
You could hide / install something like this: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tracker-Vehicle-Theft-Protection-System/dp/B003XDN58K/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1439216649&sr=8-2&keywords=car+tracker

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 10 August 2015, 17:07

On Saturday evening took it across the Breacon Beacons mixing it with the kamikaze sheep and then came across country back to Oxford on the A40, stunning roads and scenery and nice to get out there for a drive

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 10 August 2015, 18:47

Drove mine past a VW Caddy van with Prets today!  :shocked:

And the ACC "limited view" message did not appear. If I can go 3 days in a row through the Tyne tunnel without setting it off then i'll consider it fixed.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gingernick on 11 August 2015, 11:15

renewed my insurance for another year...so close to getting under 200 quid !  £202.56 hurrah for being middle aged!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: remlapeel on 11 August 2015, 11:48

Quote from: Gingernick on 11 August 2015, 11:15

renewed my insurance for another year...so close to getting under 200 quid !  £202.56 hurrah for being middle aged!

I hate you.....lol.

Mine was £700 for my R with my mods declared

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 11 August 2015, 17:55

Got 3 very small but very white stone chips on my windscreen (which has already been replaced in the 11 weeks i've had the car). Doubt they'll be repairable as the chip won't be deep enough to provide a key.

My ACC never got set off though - that's 3 trips through the tunnel with no limited view alert, I think they may have fixed it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 11 August 2015, 18:24

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 11 August 2015, 17:55

Got 3 very small but very white stone chips on my windscreen (which has already been replaced in the 11 weeks i've had the car). Doubt they'll be repairable as the chip won't be deep enough to provide a key.

My ACC never got set off though - that's 3 trips through the tunnel with no limited view alert, I think they may have fixed it.

Hallelujah!  Hopefully that's the end of your ACC woes. 

Re the stonechips - maybe you need to slow down.  :tongue: :evil:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 11 August 2015, 18:46

Quote from: Booth11 on 11 August 2015, 18:24

Re the stonechips - maybe you need to slow down.  :tongue: :evil:

I was a fair way back from the car in front when it happened, so I can't even berate myself for tailgating.  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 11 August 2015, 20:38

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 11 August 2015, 18:46

Quote from: Booth11 on 11 August 2015, 18:24

Re the stonechips - maybe you need to slow down.  :tongue: :evil:

I was a fair way back from the car in front when it happened, so I can't even berate myself for tailgating.  :rolleyes:

So does that mean it is still kaput as far as you are concerned?

And regarding stone chips, adhere to what Rebecca recommends.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 11 August 2015, 20:55

Quote from: am1w on 11 August 2015, 20:38

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 11 August 2015, 18:46

Quote from: Booth11 on 11 August 2015, 18:24

Re the stonechips - maybe you need to slow down.  :tongue: :evil:

I was a fair way back from the car in front when it happened, so I can't even berate myself for tailgating.  :rolleyes:

So does that mean it is still kaput as far as you are concerned?

And regarding stone chips, adhere to what Rebecca recommends.

Maybe I should try driving backwards to be retreating away from the stones?  :tongue:

Doing 75 on a motorway, with probably a 4 second gap between me and the car in front. Can't really do anything else about it without annoying other drivers by crawling along.

Autoglass booked for a free repair, but not hopeful they'll put anything in the chip, it is very shallow.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: remlapeel on 11 August 2015, 21:10

Fitted a DTUK box to my R.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 11 August 2015, 21:11

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 11 August 2015, 20:55

Quote from: am1w on 11 August 2015, 20:38

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 11 August 2015, 18:46

Quote from: Booth11 on 11 August 2015, 18:24

Re the stonechips - maybe you need to slow down.  :tongue: :evil:

I was a fair way back from the car in front when it happened, so I can't even berate myself for tailgating.  :rolleyes:

So does that mean it is still kaput as far as you are concerned?

And regarding stone chips, adhere to what Rebecca recommends.

Maybe I should try driving backwards to be retreating away from the stones?  :tongue:

Doing 75 on a motorway, with probably a 4 second gap between me and the car in front. Can't really do anything else about it without annoying other drivers by crawling along.

Autoglass booked for a free repair, but not hopeful they'll put anything in the chip, it is very shallow.

I've been doing that all my life. But now with 4 pooh pipes I think my time for driving forward has arrived!

Autoglass may possibly work wonders with the stone chips. My Mk6 GTI had some horrible stone chips and scratches on the windscreen. I got the Glass Doctor to fix these and he did a perfect job. Don't think he works so far up Narth unfortunately. Autoglass were not able to help me.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 12 August 2015, 07:36

Auto glass actually cracked my windscreen when they attempted to fix a chip and then tried to walk away saying it wasn't there fault. A not so quiet word in his van with the manager and a new windscreen was fitted.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: BigD on 14 August 2015, 07:28

VCDS tweaks, DRL dim and soundaktor turned off.

What a difference it makes turning that off!

Ordered a neuspeed intake on a whim.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JBirchy on 14 August 2015, 08:44

Dropped my GTI off for it's second service at Lookers in Preston last night. Customer service so far has been excellent. Booked it in at short notice and they sorted a courtesy car out for me too, couldn't have been more helpful.

Spotted 2 motors in the car park I thought you lot might be interested in too... First up, a GTD Estate...

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/birchyboy87/2015-08-13%2017.08.31_zpspbkk6gmw.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/birchyboy87/media/2015-08-13%2017.08.31_zpspbkk6gmw.jpg.html)

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/birchyboy87/2015-08-13%2017.08.37_zpstawljx7h.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/birchyboy87/media/2015-08-13%2017.08.37_zpstawljx7h.jpg.html)

Must admit, I thought it looked awful from the back end. A real shame that it doesn't have the LED lights from the hatch.

Secondly, a new Passat R-Line Estate Bi-TDI...

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/birchyboy87/2015-08-13%2017.07.55_zpswojktwai.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/birchyboy87/media/2015-08-13%2017.07.55_zpswojktwai.jpg.html)

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/birchyboy87/2015-08-13%2017.07.43_zpsewqkym9h.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/birchyboy87/media/2015-08-13%2017.07.43_zpsewqkym9h.jpg.html)

Loved it. Thought it looked stunning in this colour too. Loved it that much I've asked the sales guy for some numbers with one specced up with 19" wheels and a few gadgets.... Ooops.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 14 August 2015, 08:53

Quote from: JBirchy on 14 August 2015, 08:44

Dropped my GTI off for it's second service at Lookers in Preston last night. Customer service so far has been excellent. Booked it in at short notice and they sorted a courtesy car out for me too, couldn't have been more helpful.

Spotted 2 motors in the car park I thought you lot might be interested in too... First up, a GTD Estate...

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/birchyboy87/2015-08-13%2017.08.31_zpspbkk6gmw.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/birchyboy87/media/2015-08-13%2017.08.31_zpspbkk6gmw.jpg.html)

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/birchyboy87/2015-08-13%2017.08.37_zpstawljx7h.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/birchyboy87/media/2015-08-13%2017.08.37_zpstawljx7h.jpg.html)

Must admit, I thought it looked awful from the back end. A real shame that it doesn't have the LED lights from the hatch.

Secondly, a new Passat R-Line Estate Bi-TDI...

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/birchyboy87/2015-08-13%2017.07.55_zpswojktwai.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/birchyboy87/media/2015-08-13%2017.07.55_zpswojktwai.jpg.html)

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/birchyboy87/2015-08-13%2017.07.43_zpsewqkym9h.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/birchyboy87/media/2015-08-13%2017.07.43_zpsewqkym9h.jpg.html)

Loved it. Thought it looked stunning in this colour too. Loved it that much I've asked the sales guy for some numbers with one specced up with 19" wheels and a few gadgets.... Ooops.

I have a massive problem with the GTD estate and its not its fault, it is its brother Alltrak, same money for same bhp but AWD, and going from them photos, better looking! If I was in the market for a family car id get one and stick a GTD badge on it :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JBirchy on 14 August 2015, 09:03

Quote from: GrahamFR on 14 August 2015, 08:53

I have a massive problem with the GTD estate and its not its fault, it is its brother Alltrak, same money for same bhp but AWD, and going from them photos, better looking! If I was in the market for a family car id get one and stick a GTD badge on it :grin:

Very true...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 14 August 2015, 10:07

Yes but if you spec up an alltrak to gtd spec its about 35k. The base price is already more than a basic gtd and you get a lot less spec.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 14 August 2015, 15:31

Saw a Tornado Red GTD estate at Silverlink Benfield today, and a grey R-line Tiguan - is it the R-line you're getting Chris?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 14 August 2015, 15:35

My ACC sensor had a limited view warning again today - first time it has happened since the second "fix", but it has only been driven to work 3 times this week - I was away to Dublin with work for Weds/Thurs.

Back onto Pulman.....

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 14 August 2015, 15:58

Quote from: JBirchy on 14 August 2015, 08:44

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/birchyboy87/2015-08-13%2017.07.55_zpswojktwai.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/birchyboy87/media/2015-08-13%2017.07.55_zpswojktwai.jpg.html)

That grille is like something from the 70's. I think it will age rather quick. Shame as the rest of the car looks great.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 14 August 2015, 17:21

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 14 August 2015, 15:31

Saw a Tornado Red GTD estate at Silverlink Benfield today, and a grey R-line Tiguan - is it the R-line you're getting Chris?

no getting mine from pulman at durham

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 14 August 2015, 17:30

Quote from: mcmaddy on 14 August 2015, 17:21

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 14 August 2015, 15:31

Saw a Tornado Red GTD estate at Silverlink Benfield today, and a grey R-line Tiguan - is it the R-line you're getting Chris?

no getting mine from pulman at durham

Chris: I didn't mean that was yours in there, just that you were getting an R line? If so then it might be worth a look in for a nosey if Pulman didn't have any in to see in the flesh when you ordered yours.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 14 August 2015, 20:19

Sorry Matt I didn't read your post properly. Yeah it's an r line I've ordered.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 15 August 2015, 11:54

Test driving the chav mobile today, will post morepics and review later!

(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/5189E996-6CE8-4545-B3B3-DBC485E731FC_zpswmcoomil.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/5189E996-6CE8-4545-B3B3-DBC485E731FC_zpswmcoomil.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 15 August 2015, 12:17

Quote from: GrahamFR on 15 August 2015, 11:54

Test driving the chav mobile today, will post morepics and review later!

(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/5189E996-6CE8-4545-B3B3-DBC485E731FC_zpswmcoomil.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/5189E996-6CE8-4545-B3B3-DBC485E731FC_zpswmcoomil.jpg.html)

Looks a bit busy. The Japanese seem to do 2 types of look - the "pensioner style" bland-wagon, or go completely mad with a look that seems as though they've coated an ordinary car with glue and ram-raided Halfords with it.

That engine looks lost under that bonnet. Reminds me of the 3.0TDI lump I saw in a Q5 getting a tuning box fitted at DTUK,

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 15 August 2015, 13:31

Ok well test drive over and I'm back home. Have to say I was very impressed, it seems a very capable and fast car. Obviously it's not wet so how it handles traction on a normal day has yet to be established but it has sport contact 6's that are recommended to be changed ever 5k said the dealer lol.

Straight line speed was good, not as fast as mine and I think stage 1 gtis wouldn't have to worry much but for a standard car it was good.

Brakes, excellent. Big ass brembos, much better than mine anyway.

Seats, great bucket seats, looked like a div trying to get out though but I could work on that I suppose.

Tech level is also good but a bit last gen if you know what I mean. Lovely garmin though inside and it has a brake and throttle sensor on the dash that I thought was pretty cool.

Sound, the biggy and possibly the biggest let down. Inside it's quite loud. The engine noise is very noticeable and you can hear the air intake which isn't a bad thing but where is the exhaust note? Non existent! Got back and revved it up whilst stood outside and it's beautiful. Nice and deep and burbly but inside the car you hear nothing so either it's good sound insulation or just quite while gunning it which is a shame. He did say miltek took a demo off him last week so that will soon sort itself but still disappointing given how it looks.

Comfort wise quite liveable really. Now harder than a Gti in normal mode but a bit harder than sport mode when in R mode but not an issue surprisingly.

That engine is well and truly wedge in there tbh mh, no room to play and the intake is in a weird position too if you ask me, also the intercooler is half the size of ours so no doubt tuning will be more expensive but we shall soon see no doubt.

Would I buy one? Probably not. I don't think it's any better than my Gti so why would I bother. Great car but greater competition in this instance.

Pics below, feel free to quiz me on anything else if anyone has any other questions.
(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/E792F1A2-5C82-42B2-9290-C5CB3B27E1E8_zpsz28r4ben.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/E792F1A2-5C82-42B2-9290-C5CB3B27E1E8_zpsz28r4ben.jpg.html)
(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/71D58EB4-B4F4-47E0-9FB9-4764EE28F766_zpshesykmlf.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/71D58EB4-B4F4-47E0-9FB9-4764EE28F766_zpshesykmlf.jpg.html)
(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/2BAA0D03-35D7-4305-9092-1306C39B8E0E_zpste5jvlow.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/2BAA0D03-35D7-4305-9092-1306C39B8E0E_zpste5jvlow.jpg.html)
(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/2C962273-2987-49EF-A044-C6A5F530B451_zpsnrtrzcrb.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/2C962273-2987-49EF-A044-C6A5F530B451_zpsnrtrzcrb.jpg.html)
(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/AF9328B1-A50F-4A29-BB4A-7810B5981C37_zpsfh1wixo4.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/AF9328B1-A50F-4A29-BB4A-7810B5981C37_zpsfh1wixo4.jpg.html)
(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/6B382ED5-26CF-4586-B5D0-3D751C809789_zpsarcizbr7.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/6B382ED5-26CF-4586-B5D0-3D751C809789_zpsarcizbr7.jpg.html)
(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/3C4F9D9C-A3FC-457A-96B2-B69E213927CD_zpsb2pulks7.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/3C4F9D9C-A3FC-457A-96B2-B69E213927CD_zpsb2pulks7.jpg.html)
(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/D80A45A9-E673-498A-AAE6-F577F4444379_zpskeisyjio.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/D80A45A9-E673-498A-AAE6-F577F4444379_zpskeisyjio.jpg.html)
(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/0A8BC4AF-BDB9-45AE-9915-E61C614B89CD_zpsbdq82vjf.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/0A8BC4AF-BDB9-45AE-9915-E61C614B89CD_zpsbdq82vjf.jpg.html)
(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/33E72375-1B8A-45ED-85D2-20B7F1B5A229_zpslnsrw3qt.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/33E72375-1B8A-45ED-85D2-20B7F1B5A229_zpslnsrw3qt.jpg.html)
(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/E9D78FD5-12BB-432C-A984-4C4743C4C593_zpsjw5wssjr.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/E9D78FD5-12BB-432C-A984-4C4743C4C593_zpsjw5wssjr.jpg.html)
(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/217BC9CA-4C18-41DC-ACB3-22F518CD9225_zps3hfm2n9y.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/217BC9CA-4C18-41DC-ACB3-22F518CD9225_zps3hfm2n9y.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kenny.c on 15 August 2015, 14:28

I totally agree on your overview......I had a drive in one a couple of days ago. I was suprised that the engine was so liner in its power delivery, I was expecting something abit more manic.

I didnt think the Civic was that great out of the corners compaired to the PP GTI.

Cannot say it would tempt me out of my GTI with the DTUK tuning box and pedal box fitted.

Ken

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 15 August 2015, 14:47

That really is one dreadful looking car. It's like they had loads of ideas for customising a standard car but then couldn't decide which ones to use so just went with them all! Not my cup of tea but I'm sure there'll be enough takers to make it worthwhile. The Golf may be a bit reserved but in my eyes is a better looking car by miles.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Moro on 15 August 2015, 15:11

Whilst I am sure it is a very competent car and has some appeal, I am in my late 50's and would look plainly ridiculous driving around in a Civic Type R...not to mention what all my friends would say about it  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 15 August 2015, 20:24

Wow....subtle it ain't!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: remlapeel on 16 August 2015, 08:27

Random question, does it come in any other colour? If so are the seats still red?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snooze on 16 August 2015, 08:46

Quote from: Moro on 15 August 2015, 15:11

Whilst I am sure it is a very competent car and has some appeal, I am in my late 50's and would look plainly ridiculous driving around in a Civic Type R...not to mention what all my friends would say about it  :laugh:

Why does your car look like a monster truck at the back Moro?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 16 August 2015, 09:05

Quote from: remlapeel on 16 August 2015, 08:27

Random question, does it come in any other colour? If so are the seats still red?

Yeah, a nice grey, black, and blue. Then there is a cream white which I wouldn't look at twice. But the seats stay red, in fact if you go on the configurator the only real options are sticking more red bits on it!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: remlapeel on 16 August 2015, 09:13

I don't really like red....lol

I'm torn with new civic, I'm a fan of Honda as a company and they do fast car very well. My main issue is the amount of power through the front wheels. I had 307bhp in my PP GTI and that drove me crazy in the wet, trying to use first and second in any measure of fun.

Would be interesting to drive one in the winter. I do love the AWD on the R

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 16 August 2015, 09:50

Well like I said I couldn't get it to spin but it had really good rubber and a hot day. No bridgestones here it seems.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 16 August 2015, 11:50

Nice review and thanks for posting up the photos.
The Civic is the complete antidote for those that would never choose an "overpriced and boring" VW group hot hatch. Or even an M135i for that matter as they're about as subtle as it gets too.
As MH says, the Japs seem to do either bland pensioner-mobiles or batsh!t mad and nothing in between.
This will be perfect for those lamenting the RS's, Evos and Scoobys of old.

From your review it obviously drives a lot more refined than it looks which I guess is the only way you can get all that power down without it getting messy.
As per Lee P's comments about getting the power down in the stage 1 GTI, if they gave it a characteristic slug of boost at xxx rpm's then no matter what diff was in it, the torque would just give the drivetrain and suspension an impossible task in a user friendly standard road car.
I'm sure the tuners will have fun with the new CTR.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: NeilH on 16 August 2015, 17:11

Hi,

I played with VCDS today, managed to get the traffic sign recognition working on my MIBII Discover Nav so I'm happy with that. Changed a lot of the other well know stuff regarding lighting, wiping, indicating on so on. Weather was decent so the missus and I  went for a drive over the West Pennine moors so all in all a good day.

Got a few bits a and bobs left to do.

I'm amazed at just how much there is the the car that you could play with using VCDS - I never realised finding the entires would be quite so difficult. It just makes me want to play with everything but I'd imagine you could really cock things up so I'd better behave...

Big thanks to all the folk out there that have worked on the coding and shared it!

Neil.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 16 August 2015, 17:14

What did you do to enable traffic sign recognition and do you have lane assist camera?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: NeilH on 16 August 2015, 18:42

Hi,

I do have the lane assist camera, that appears to essential for the traffic sign recognition. Then I just enabled as listed by ollybroad on BRISKODA.net.

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/299493-how-to-enable-traffic-sign-recognition/ (http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/299493-how-to-enable-traffic-sign-recognition/)

Option now appears in the config menu and it recognises the 20MPH signs locally that aren't in the nav data.

Cheers, Neil.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 17 August 2015, 09:27

Quote from: Exonian on 16 August 2015, 11:50

Nice review and thanks for posting up the photos.
The Civic is the complete antidote for those that would never choose an "overpriced and boring" VW group hot hatch. Or even an M135i for that matter as they're about as subtle as it gets too.
As MH says, the Japs seem to do either bland pensioner-mobiles or batsh!t mad and nothing in between.
This will be perfect for those lamenting the RS's, Evos and Scoobys of old.

From your review it obviously drives a lot more refined than it looks which I guess is the only way you can get all that power down without it getting messy.
As per Lee P's comments about getting the power down in the stage 1 GTI, if they gave it a characteristic slug of boost at xxx rpm's then no matter what diff was in it, the torque would just give the drivetrain and suspension an impossible task in a user friendly standard road car.
I'm sure the tuners will have fun with the new CTR.

Id be interested to see how tunable it is tbh, is it like VAG where there is a lot to be gained from the standard hardware or will it be like ford and vauxhall where stage 1 only ever adds about 30 bhp max...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: RobS23GTI on 17 August 2015, 18:03

Having a real wobble and am contemplating an Audi S1 - there are a few out there in Vegas yellow which I particularly like.
Anyone got any thoughts on the car or test drive experience?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 17 August 2015, 20:14

Quote from: RobS23GTI on 17 August 2015, 18:03

Having a real wobble and am contemplating an Audi S1 - there are a few out there in Vegas yellow which I particularly like.
Anyone got any thoughts on the car or test drive experience?

Girls car  :grin: :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 17 August 2015, 21:08

Quote from: RobS23GTI on 17 August 2015, 18:03

Having a real wobble and am contemplating an Audi S1 - there are a few out there in Vegas yellow which I particularly like.
Anyone got any thoughts on the car or test drive experience?

By the time you spec an S1 up to a decent level (even the flat bottomed steering wheel is extra) you might've well have bought an S3.

The A1/Polo/Ibiza chassis isn't as competent as the MQB based A3/Golf/Leon's. Unless you're desperate for a tiny car it wouldn't be high on my list.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 17 August 2015, 21:22

Didn't know the s1 wasn't mqb. I liked it up until then. The new polo is tho isn't it?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Aidey on 17 August 2015, 21:27

Was a first for me today, i came home from walking the dog to find my car with blood on it, so i gave it a good wash and all ... there was blood spots from bonet over the screen and roof, must of been a sick bird flying over

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 17 August 2015, 21:34

Quote from: Aidey on 17 August 2015, 21:27

Was a first for me today, i came home from walking the dog to find my car with blood on it, so i gave it a good wash and all ... there was blood spots from bonet over the screen and roof, must of been a sick bird flying over

He says putting the shovel back in the garage and burning his clothes on the bbq... :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Aidey on 17 August 2015, 21:36

haha it was a weird one for sure ....

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: RobS23GTI on 17 August 2015, 22:14

Haha not as bad as a TT eh Craig?!

I want to try 4WD but can't talk myself into paying an extra £100 pm for a Golf R, as good as it will probably be - don't fancy another Golf unless the Clubsport turns out to be a bit edgy.
Don't like the S3 - dull as dishwater.

So that leaves the S1, and I'm not looking at new. There are a few upto 1yr old which are well specced  (leather, bose, 18's, comfort pack, nav etc) that have taken a hammering on depn and look good value for a 1yr old Audi.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 18 August 2015, 08:12

Quote from: RobS23GTI on 17 August 2015, 22:14

Haha not as bad as a TT eh Craig?!

I want to try 4WD but can't talk myself into paying an extra £100 pm for a Golf R, as good as it will probably be - don't fancy another Golf unless the Clubsport turns out to be a bit edgy.
Don't like the S3 - dull as dishwater.

So that leaves the S1, and I'm not looking at new. There are a few upto 1yr old which are well specced  (leather, bose, 18's, comfort pack, nav etc) that have taken a hammering on depn and look good value for a 1yr old Audi.

 :grin: :grin: you did ask for opinions. S3 is far better looking than the S1. The rear of the S1 is just awful.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sweetmeister on 18 August 2015, 08:46

Have you driven the S1? I found it just as dull as most Audi's.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 18 August 2015, 20:30

Quote from: GrahamFR on 17 August 2015, 21:22

Didn't know the s1 wasn't mqb. I liked it up until then. The new polo is tho isn't it?

Nope, but it has been extensively tweaked to improve things.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 18 August 2015, 20:32

My ACC seems to be working very well in the driving rain - never seen the <car>!<car> symbol on as much in the whole time i've had the car as I have today. The last calibration of the ACC system is much improved, but i've still had one "limited view" warning since calibration - that's one message too much.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Eccie on 19 August 2015, 23:08

Took it & the kids to the beach, got the boot and rear carpets covered in sand :undecided:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 20 August 2015, 04:32

Quote from: Eccie on 19 August 2015, 23:08

Took it & the kids to the beach, got the boot and rear carpets covered in sand :undecided:

Sand in the carpet! That'll be there forever.  :laugh:

Ranks just below glitter, for being a PITA to get out of car carpet.  Never, ever  let your kid(s)  have ANYTHING in the car with glitter on.  :shocked:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 20 August 2015, 09:49

Having some upgraded AP/Ferrodo DS2500 pads fitted to the R ahead of next weeks track day

Hopefully a little test session later at Curborough to see how they feel

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 20 August 2015, 15:26

Quote from: wigit on 20 August 2015, 09:49

Having some upgraded AP/Ferrodo DS2500 pads fitted to the R ahead of next weeks track day

Hopefully a little test session later at Curborough to see how they feel

A pretty good way to make the drive home a bit more entertaining!  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 20 August 2015, 17:07

Got to Spa, now sat in a hot tub with a beer, looking forward to an interesting weekend  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 20 August 2015, 18:05

Quote from: GrahamFR on 20 August 2015, 17:07

Got to Spa, now sat in a hot tub with a beer, looking forward to an interesting weekend  :smiley:

That is one F1 circuit I need to get to one day. It is always a great race to watch. Well Jel !!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: RobS23GTI on 20 August 2015, 18:08

Said goodbye to the GTI today, picked up an S1 in Vegas yellow, I'll try n post a few pics later.
The GTI was my favourite car to date by some stretch, just fancied something different and 4wd.
Initial thoughts on the 150 mile return journey, the S1 feels quicker, sounds a lot better, seats aren't as comfortable / supportive but it is finished better inside as expected. It's got most of the big ticket options - leather, bose, 18's, nav, keyless, comfort pack, so is a bit better equipped than my vanilla GTI pp. Can't comment on handling yer as it was all boring A roads on the way back but in dynamic mode the car rides a lot stiffer than my non DCC GTI.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 20 August 2015, 18:09

I'll get you some snaps up tomorrow JB to ease the pain  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 20 August 2015, 18:13

Quote from: GrahamFR on 20 August 2015, 18:09

I'll get you some snaps up tomorrow JB to ease the pain  :grin:

Cheers   :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: phope on 20 August 2015, 19:46

Got hold of an OEM Audi TT front to back short shifter mechanism - cheap mod at £39

Might need a bit of help fitting - never fitted one myself and don't want to screw it up  :rolleyes:

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y223/phope1/IMG_0237_zpsjozqvamw.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 20 August 2015, 19:52

Quote from: phope on 20 August 2015, 19:46

Got hold of an OEM Audi TT front to back short shifter mechanism - cheap mod at £39

Might need a bit of help fitting - never fitted one myself and don't want to screw it up  :rolleyes:

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y223/phope1/IMG_0237_zpsjozqvamw.jpg)

Keep us informed with how you go - wouldn't mind doing this myself, if the gearstick skirt doesn't end up too baggy.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 20 August 2015, 20:35

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 20 August 2015, 19:52

Quote from: phope on 20 August 2015, 19:46

Got hold of an OEM Audi TT front to back short shifter mechanism - cheap mod at £39

Might need a bit of help fitting - never fitted one myself and don't want to screw it up  :rolleyes:

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y223/phope1/IMG_0237_zpsjozqvamw.jpg)

Keep us informed with how you go - wouldn't mind doing this myself, if the gearstick skirt doesn't end up too baggy.

This won't move the gearstick down or anything - just shortens the throw front to back.

Won't change how baggy the skirt is in the slightest. If you want to see how it sits, just put it in any gear and pull it back towards neutral by 20ish percent and that's how it'll sit.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 20 August 2015, 20:37

Quote from: GrahamFR on 20 August 2015, 17:07

Got to Spa, now sat in a hot tub with a beer, looking forward to an interesting weekend  :smiley:

:cool:  :smiley:

Quote from: RobS23GTI on 20 August 2015, 18:08

Said goodbye to the GTI today, picked up an S1 in Vegas yellow, I'll try n post a few pics later.
The GTI was my favourite car to date by some stretch, just fancied something different and 4wd.
Initial thoughts on the 150 mile return journey, the S1 feels quicker, sounds a lot better, seats aren't as comfortable / supportive but it is finished better inside as expected. It's got most of the big ticket options - leather, bose, 18's, nav, keyless, comfort pack, so is a bit better equipped than my vanilla GTI pp. Can't comment on handling yer as it was all boring A roads on the way back but in dynamic mode the car rides a lot stiffer than my non DCC GTI.

Get some pics up and keep us posted how you're getting on with the car.
Cool car and you certainly don't see many about.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 21 August 2015, 18:41

Gnasher: Ah, I thought the stick might end up a bit shorter too, the stick sits quite tall in modern VWs.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 21 August 2015, 18:52

Quote from: JB GTI on 20 August 2015, 18:13

Quote from: GrahamFR on 20 August 2015, 18:09

I'll get you some snaps up tomorrow JB to ease the pain  :grin:

Cheers   :laugh:

I'm sat in the stand at the first corner, if there's a crash it's gonna be here :evil:
(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/DAD8B67E-7770-4B75-BCA7-EEE9676441B5_zpsnyagw8fk.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/DAD8B67E-7770-4B75-BCA7-EEE9676441B5_zpsnyagw8fk.jpg.html)

But the whole place is truly beautiful.
(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/77EFA083-5B50-4ACF-9614-D1A175100686_zpsrj8zwhtj.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/77EFA083-5B50-4ACF-9614-D1A175100686_zpsrj8zwhtj.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jackie Treehorn on 21 August 2015, 21:21

^even done a track day there?  Its great fun, much better than watching from the stands

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Fabio Bignose on 21 August 2015, 23:29

Nice photos.

had the 'dashboard rattle' TPI work carried out and my second faulty visor/vanity light replaced. Passenger side this time...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SoundillusioN on 22 August 2015, 00:50

Love the front of that R-line

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 22 August 2015, 10:09

Quote from: Fabio Bignose on 21 August 2015, 23:29

Nice photos.

had the 'dashboard rattle' TPI work carried out and my second faulty visor/vanity light replaced. Passenger side this time...

What dashboard rattle were you getting? Mine rattles at 1500 rpm but I just assumed it was the sound aktuator.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: remlapeel on 22 August 2015, 10:13

Given the car a nice layer of carnauba wax this morning :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gazmondo35 on 22 August 2015, 11:12

Just been to the body shop to have a first look over my car after it was  stolen 2 weeks ago , fortunately no damage to the body,but the interior looks like it's had a frenzied knife attack,all the carpet are cut up& boot carpet & trim removed



(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag318/Garry_Mcdonnell/97D888CE-CF3B-4CBD-BDC0-4D5E2361677C_zpstl93i8ng.jpg)

(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag318/Garry_Mcdonnell/E776E118-F69D-4312-A2BD-EABDEE371970_zpsn23qrvkl.jpg)

(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag318/Garry_Mcdonnell/D4FD6F1E-A749-4934-B73D-EC9DDC575860_zpsfpnwlg1s.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 22 August 2015, 11:54

Quote from: gazmondo35 on 22 August 2015, 11:12

Just been to the body shop to have a first look over my car after it was  stolen 2 weeks ago , fortunately no damage to the body,but the interior looks like it's had a frenzied knife attack,all the carpet are cut up& boot carpet & trim removed



(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag318/Garry_Mcdonnell/97D888CE-CF3B-4CBD-BDC0-4D5E2361677C_zpstl93i8ng.jpg)

(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag318/Garry_Mcdonnell/E776E118-F69D-4312-A2BD-EABDEE371970_zpsn23qrvkl.jpg)

(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag318/Garry_Mcdonnell/D4FD6F1E-A749-4934-B73D-EC9DDC575860_zpsfpnwlg1s.jpg)

Looking for a tracker no doubt. Maybe when they don't find one they are spooked, thinking that it will have one, but they've missed it and to avoid detection they then dump it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gazmondo35 on 22 August 2015, 12:26

I think your right MH, they probably parked it up for the night hoping to get it the next day( if of cause it hadn't been recovered)  but Parking it up in a sleepy village where twitchy curtain neighbours know every car & everybody's business was always a bad idea, thankfully someone reported it to the police.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 22 August 2015, 14:12

What the hell?!!! Ripping the interior to bits? Absolute f****** scum!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Fabio Bignose on 22 August 2015, 15:25

Gazmondo, you have my utmost sympathy, that is horrible. I hope once cleaned up it becomes bearable.

Kyle, there is a TPI that encompasses the air vents, soundactuator and various othe bits whereby they order in a kit of insulation and place in various places in these areas.
i havnt the TPI number but was shown the documentation which shows the technician where to place everything.
They need to remove the side air vents which i was a bit concerned about, but they use special trim remover tools and you would never know it had been done.

I noticed there is an updated graphic on the replacement visor, still looks sh1t though.... :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 22 August 2015, 22:12

Improved the fuel economy of my R considerably !!
Bought this as a second car  :whistle:


(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/image.jpg2_zpsssze5dak.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/image.jpg2_zpsssze5dak.jpg.html)


(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/image.jpg1_zpswjmfzcsl.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/image.jpg1_zpswjmfzcsl.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Diehammer on 22 August 2015, 23:02

Quote from: JB GTI on 22 August 2015, 22:12

Improved the fuel economy of my R considerably !!
Bought this as a second car  :whistle:


(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/image.jpg2_zpsssze5dak.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/image.jpg2_zpsssze5dak.jpg.html)


(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/image.jpg1_zpswjmfzcsl.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/image.jpg1_zpswjmfzcsl.jpg.html)

Very good but how much did the disguise cost you?  :evil:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 23 August 2015, 06:15

Quote from: Diehammer on 22 August 2015, 23:02

Quote from: JB GTI on 22 August 2015, 22:12

Improved the fuel economy of my R considerably !!
Bought this as a second car  :whistle:


(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/image.jpg2_zpsssze5dak.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/image.jpg2_zpsssze5dak.jpg.html)


(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/image.jpg1_zpswjmfzcsl.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/image.jpg1_zpswjmfzcsl.jpg.html)

Very good but how much did the disguise cost you?  :evil:

Damn !! My cunning plan was flawed  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 23 August 2015, 08:13

Quote from: JB GTI on 22 August 2015, 22:12

Improved the fuel economy of my R considerably !!
Bought this as a second car  :whistle:


(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/image.jpg2_zpsssze5dak.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/image.jpg2_zpsssze5dak.jpg.html)


(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/image.jpg1_zpswjmfzcsl.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/image.jpg1_zpswjmfzcsl.jpg.html)

Will be doing the same shortly - we have an A1 1.6TDI Sport on order for the missus, but in reality we'll be swapping cars on a weekly basis to keep the miles down on both. Unfortunately for the wife, the A1 will likely arrive around a month before her driving test.  :grin: I'm amazed how cheap it is to add her onto the R as a newly qualified second driver. I'll stick it in eco mode for when she has it.  :evil:

Could solve the problem quite easily by changing jobs and getting something a little closer to home - something i'm currently working towards as I hate my new job.  :sick:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 23 August 2015, 08:18

Giving the R to the missus who's barely out of driving school? Brave!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 23 August 2015, 08:45

Quote from: JoeGTI on 23 August 2015, 08:18

Giving the R to the missus who's barely out of driving school? Brave!!

With ACC (if we can ever get it to work - going back in on Monday night), beefy brakes and parking sensors all round i'll take a chance. She tuts every time I put my foot down - she'll never take it past 3000 revs, and she's 38, not some daft teenager.  :grin:

She took lessons about 10 years ago and was never a worry when I had her out with the L-plates on in my shiny new MK5 140TDI. She failed her test 4 times because of going wide when reversing around a corner or not looking in her mirrors enough when reversing around a corner. She gave up the lessons because it was costing her too much and we were skint back then. I will make sure she never reverses around a corner in the R after she passes her test, and she'll keep on testing until she passes.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gazmondo35 on 23 August 2015, 14:38

Popped down to my local dealer today for two reasons, firstly to get my deposit back for the R400 as there is no point getting a car more desirable than I already have (after my R was stolen but recovered)& also to find out if having my r stolen would impact on the GFV of the car,luckily for me it doesn't because the car was recovered within 14days so will not be logged,phew.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: AndyG on 23 August 2015, 15:50

Album artwork on composition media has just started to display via iPhone 5, previously it wouldn't.Dont know if update on iPhone has something to do with it or not?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: BigD on 24 August 2015, 18:20

(http://i585.photobucket.com/albums/ss291/thediggybave/GTI/3334F898-7ADB-47AD-9E1D-38AD99A390A7_zpsc3pmjkm3.jpg) (http://s585.photobucket.com/user/thediggybave/media/GTI/3334F898-7ADB-47AD-9E1D-38AD99A390A7_zpsc3pmjkm3.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: remlapeel on 24 August 2015, 18:30

Quote from: BigD on 24 August 2015, 18:20

(http://i585.photobucket.com/albums/ss291/thediggybave/GTI/3334F898-7ADB-47AD-9E1D-38AD99A390A7_zpsc3pmjkm3.jpg) (http://s585.photobucket.com/user/thediggybave/media/GTI/3334F898-7ADB-47AD-9E1D-38AD99A390A7_zpsc3pmjkm3.jpg.html)

What intake is this? Looks nice and tidy

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: BigD on 24 August 2015, 18:34

Neuspeed P-Flo, not cheap but really impressed with the quality and fit.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 24 August 2015, 18:39

I'm slowly working my way towards a GTI courtesy car...

The R is in for the 4th attempt (Pulman's 3rd attempt) at sorting my ACC unit out - howay VW! Splash the cash and buy me a new unit.  :rolleyes:

1st Pulman visit courtesy car = 1.0 Fabia that stunk like an ashtray
2nd visit = 1.0 Up!
3rd visit = 1.2 Polo

Next time? Golf GT TDI? Passat 150TDI?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 24 August 2015, 21:05

Quote from: gazmondo35 on 23 August 2015, 14:38

Popped down to my local dealer today for two reasons, firstly to get my deposit back for the R400 as there is no point getting a car more desirable than I already have (after my R was stolen but recovered)& also to find out if having my r stolen would impact on the GFV of the car,luckily for me it doesn't because the car was recovered within 14days so will not be logged,phew.

I know it's been covered somewhere before but what was the deal with r400 deposits? Did they give you etas and option choices??

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gazmondo35 on 24 August 2015, 21:28

Quote from: GrahamFR on 24 August 2015, 21:05

Quote from: gazmondo35 on 23 August 2015, 14:38

Popped down to my local dealer today for two reasons, firstly to get my deposit back for the R400 as there is no point getting a car more desirable than I already have (after my R was stolen but recovered)& also to find out if having my r stolen would impact on the GFV of the car,luckily for me it doesn't because the car was recovered within 14days so will not be logged,phew.

I know it's been covered somewhere before but what was the deal with r400 deposits? Did they give you etas and option choices??

The only info I could get out of them was to expect deliveries early 2017 , 10 speed dsg only option & prices will start 40k plus, but all should be unveiled at Frankfurt motor show on sept 17.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 24 August 2015, 22:09

Quote from: gazmondo35 on 24 August 2015, 21:28

Quote from: GrahamFR on 24 August 2015, 21:05

Quote from: gazmondo35 on 23 August 2015, 14:38

Popped down to my local dealer today for two reasons, firstly to get my deposit back for the R400 as there is no point getting a car more desirable than I already have (after my R was stolen but recovered)& also to find out if having my r stolen would impact on the GFV of the car,luckily for me it doesn't because the car was recovered within 14days so will not be logged,phew.

I know it's been covered somewhere before but what was the deal with r400 deposits? Did they give you etas and option choices??

The only info I could get out of them was to expect deliveries early 2017 , 10 speed dsg only option & prices will start 40k plus, but all should be unveiled at Frankfurt motor show on sept 17.

So was it a dealer deposit thing or a vw thing?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gazmondo35 on 24 August 2015, 22:39

Quote from: GrahamFR on 24 August 2015, 22:09

Quote from: gazmondo35 on 24 August 2015, 21:28

Quote from: GrahamFR on 24 August 2015, 21:05

Quote from: gazmondo35 on 23 August 2015, 14:38

Popped down to my local dealer today for two reasons, firstly to get my deposit back for the R400 as there is no point getting a car more desirable than I already have (after my R was stolen but recovered)& also to find out if having my r stolen would impact on the GFV of the car,luckily for me it doesn't because the car was recovered within 14days so will not be logged,phew.

I know it's been covered somewhere before but what was the deal with r400 deposits? Did they give you etas and option choices??

The only info I could get out of them was to expect deliveries early 2017 , 10 speed dsg only option & prices will start 40k plus, but all should be unveiled at Frankfurt motor show on sept 17.

So was it a dealer deposit thing or a vw thing?

It was a dealer deposit,which luckily I got back no problem.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 24 August 2015, 22:41

Glad to here it mate

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 27 August 2015, 18:34

Today I got my R back, after dropping it off at Pulman Durham on Monday evening and picking up a Polo 1.2TSI. The car isn't fixed yet, but they have persuaded VW to sanction a replacement ACC sensor. They also spotted my rubber trunking between the back of the car and the boot needed replacing without me mentioning it (I snapped a clip fitting a dashcam that has since been removed). The parts are on backorder, so the car will be back to them for fitment in 7 to 10 days.

My R got the special treatment while with them. They've given it the "new car collection" going over - hand washed, waxed, blacked the tyre walls, dedusted and polished the dash and hoovered the footwells. I think my salesman must've had a word with them after seeing my car back with them yet again.

Then I drove it home the scenic route....like I stole it. It's amazing how heavy the steering felt after driving the Polo for 3 days, 5 mins into the drive and the steering feels normal again.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTI_Ant on 27 August 2015, 23:06

Quote from: BigD on 24 August 2015, 18:34

Neuspeed P-Flo, not cheap but really impressed with the quality and fit.

It looks neat.  How much difference does it make?  Is it just the filter or a remap as well?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 28 August 2015, 00:04

I hope they've washed it better than Lookers had when I collected my new car it was swirl central!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: valvebounce on 29 August 2015, 09:32

Fitted a DTUK tuning box, first mod I've done to a gti in 9 years of mk5/mk7 ownership! Never imagined I would do so but just too tempting after reading the experiences on the forum. Will endeavour to post some feedback.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: remlapeel on 29 August 2015, 16:21

(http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag237/lee_palmer4/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsqwfnxco3.jpg) (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/lee_palmer4/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsqwfnxco3.jpg.html)

I did this 😀

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Optimus prime on 29 August 2015, 17:21

All wheels off, hubs cleaned and painted black as 2 were showing heavy signs of surface rust.  Everything cleaned and facing hubs coated with a thin layer of copper grease to aid wheel removal in the future for fitting winters.  2 wheels no problem to remove other 2 stuck fast and needed gentle persuasion  :whistle:  Amazed that the wheels nuts were all at the correct torque at the beginning very rare with these dam air wheel guns around :angry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: phope on 29 August 2015, 17:21

After several downpour weekends and 2000 odd miles without a proper wash, the weather held for long enough to give the car a deep clean inside & out, five paint-chips filled and some wax

Just under 10k miles since February :)

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y223/phope1/IMG_0243_zpspjdqzliq.jpg)

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y223/phope1/IMG_0249_zpsdruz9ccx.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 29 August 2015, 21:23

Having only been able to read this thread for some time (lots of great tips mind) I can finally take a more active interest! Collected my GTI today and went for a nice day out! So far driven it as only a granny would but did manage an average of 36.7 mpg! Love it so far but as someone who is not into all the computerised bits and bobs, I'm struggling a bit with all the gadgets. Will consider a few accessories to begin with, mud flaps and wind deflectors. Has anyone fitted the wind deflectors? Do they reduce buffeting?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: TwoSheds on 30 August 2015, 09:02

I have to ask this even though no experience of wind deflectors .

With Climatronic air conditioning, cabin air filters etc and driving in London why would you want your windows down ?

Is just a 'fresh' air thing ( sorry about that ) ?

By the way I've found even after a couple of years I'm still discovering clever little design features of the technology on the Mk7.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Cossieian on 30 August 2015, 10:45

Quote from: remlapeel on 29 August 2015, 16:21

(http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag237/lee_palmer4/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsqwfnxco3.jpg) (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/lee_palmer4/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsqwfnxco3.jpg.html)

I did this 😀

Looks great :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Cossieian on 30 August 2015, 10:46

Quote from: phope on 29 August 2015, 17:21

After several downpour weekends and 2000 odd miles without a proper wash, the weather held for long enough to give the car a deep clean inside & out, five paint-chips filled and some wax

Just under 10k miles since February :)

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y223/phope1/IMG_0243_zpspjdqzliq.jpg)

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y223/phope1/IMG_0249_zpsdruz9ccx.jpg)

Hard to beat Tornado Red, superb :cool:

Usually when I wash my car it rains again within an hour :angry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 30 August 2015, 10:53

Morning Two Sheds... The climatronic is great, had similar on my old car too. Great most of the time but sometimes it's just better getting the windows down and having your lungs filled with some lovely aviation fuel! Seriously though, I'm right on the outskirts and we go out 'Trusting' (visiting NT properties) regularly and love some fresh air but I find you get more buffeting in the Golf (because it's a 3 door perhaps?) than I did with all four windows open on my old car.

Today I will be filling my car with all the old c**p I took out of my old one. And taking it for another run in the country. Probably Chartwell today.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 30 August 2015, 11:13

Quote from: Watts on 29 August 2015, 21:23

Having only been able to read this thread for some time (lots of great tips mind) I can finally take a more active interest! Collected my GTI today and went for a nice day out! So far driven it as only a granny would but did manage an average of 36.7 mpg! Love it so far but as someone who is not into all the computerised bits and bobs, I'm struggling a bit with all the gadgets. Will consider a few accessories to begin with, mud flaps and wind deflectors. Has anyone fitted the wind deflectors? Do they reduce buffeting?

Congrats Watts!
But I think you've forgotten a little something?
Especially with such a nice colour and set of wheels to show off.
Hint, hint.


(Photos!)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 30 August 2015, 11:31

Thanks Exonian! Unfortunately the weather has been against me so far. Still, had plenty of opportunity to test out the wipers! Bit smeary, may look to change them for those Bosch jobs that have been recommended on here.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 30 August 2015, 13:45

I've had two mk7 Golfs now and neither has had any wiper smearing issues.
Try wiping the blades down with a paper towel to remove any cleaning solutions.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 August 2015, 15:28

Quote from: Watts on 30 August 2015, 11:31

Thanks Exonian! Unfortunately the weather has been against me so far. Still, had plenty of opportunity to test out the wipers! Bit smeary, may look to change them for those Bosch jobs that have been recommended on here.

Wipers were supposed to be improved from the earlier Mk7's so interesting to hear you are finding them smeary.  I will most likely replace them on mine with Bosch Aerotwins as these have never let me down, unlike the oem Valeo ones which seem to be a bit hit and miss.  Don't know if you've applied anything to the windscreen but I've always found it better to leave it free from products which can make the wipers judder and squeak.

Anyway, more importantly, and as Mr Ex has already hinted at........the pics of said car??  A bit of rain is no excuse.  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 30 August 2015, 18:37

Still driving like a granny, was on the M3, very quiet, looked at the speedo and I was doing 65! Obviously I am a very law abiding person but even so.... My OH was telling me to get a move on. Perhaps I should have got a 1.2 instead?! Still, some benefit, 42.7mpg average today on a mix of roads and a fair amount of heavy traffic. I shall do my best to correct this asap!

Any way, as demanded:

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_0093_zpswms4zhsy.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_0093_zpswms4zhsy.jpg.html)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/Mobile%20Uploads/20150829_165848_zpsyrcsegc9.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150829_165848_zpsyrcsegc9.jpg.html)

I was forced into the above! Honest!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 30 August 2015, 18:40

Quote from: Exonian on 30 August 2015, 13:45

I've had two mk7 Golfs now and neither has had any wiper smearing issues.
Try wiping the blades down with a paper towel to remove any cleaning solutions.

I shall give that a go thanks, quite likely to be stuff all over the screen and blades. The dealer did wash the car and it looked great but there was little attention to detail. I'll look to get it detailed soon.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 August 2015, 20:59

Quote from: Watts on 30 August 2015, 18:37

Still driving like a granny, was on the M3, very quiet, looked at the speedo and I was doing 65! Obviously I am a very law abiding person but even so.... My OH was telling me to get a move on. Perhaps I should have got a 1.2 instead?! Still, some benefit, 42.7mpg average today on a mix of roads and a fair amount of heavy traffic. I shall do my best to correct this asap!

Any way, as demanded:

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_0093_zpswms4zhsy.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_0093_zpswms4zhsy.jpg.html)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/Mobile%20Uploads/20150829_165848_zpsyrcsegc9.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150829_165848_zpsyrcsegc9.jpg.html)

I was forced into the above! Honest!

Car looks great.  Tornado red always looks superb when clean and shiny.  :cool:

Enjoy! 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Bungleaio on 30 August 2015, 21:07

It looks really good on those wheels too. Enjoy!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 30 August 2015, 23:32

Red and Santiagos is always a good look :afro:
Hopefully Mr Lookers Bear doesn't get his fur too ruffled sans window deflectors?  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 31 August 2015, 10:00

Thanks all, I was smitten at first viewing.

Exonian - no need to fret, Mr Bear is shoved very tight into the passenger door bin and is very safe. I'd have preferred head first but that request was vetoed!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Cossieian on 31 August 2015, 18:01

Now that's a lovely looking GTI, perfect :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 31 August 2015, 19:20

I had my new R professionally detailed last week. It turned out well I think you might agree!

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/joeA3/GTI/C5C37C9A-BD4C-4A13-B172-DDAF488E7855_zpsj60e1ed2.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/joeA3/media/GTI/C5C37C9A-BD4C-4A13-B172-DDAF488E7855_zpsj60e1ed2.jpg.html)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/joeA3/GTI/4C74D6BB-9038-4362-8D56-8C89BEFB023C_zpsqmbaox2e.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/joeA3/media/GTI/4C74D6BB-9038-4362-8D56-8C89BEFB023C_zpsqmbaox2e.jpg.html)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/joeA3/GTI/4CEC30F8-203D-4667-861D-1079A09801CA_zps7mj5qn4r.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/joeA3/media/GTI/4CEC30F8-203D-4667-861D-1079A09801CA_zps7mj5qn4r.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 31 August 2015, 19:21

I think it's fair to class that as shiny Joe.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Cossieian on 31 August 2015, 19:35

Yes Joe I agree :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 31 August 2015, 19:57

Wow! Lapiz certainly is a stunning colour! Love the wheels too.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: remlapeel on 03 September 2015, 11:50

Refitted the standard air box whilst I clean my intake. It sounds so boring and it spools so slowly :(

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 03 September 2015, 14:08

It looks awesome Joe.  :cool:

Now you've got to keep it looking like that.  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 03 September 2015, 14:20

Quote from: Booth11 on 03 September 2015, 14:08

It looks awesome Joe.  :cool:

Now you've got to keep it looking like that.  :laugh:

Easier said than done. Got my first stone chip already! In a really obvious place too, just in front of the mirror at bottom of A pillar. Crap.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 03 September 2015, 16:51

Quote from: JoeGTI on 03 September 2015, 14:20

Quote from: Booth11 on 03 September 2015, 14:08

It looks awesome Joe.  :cool:

Now you've got to keep it looking like that.  :laugh:

Easier said than done. Got my first stone chip already! In a really obvious place too, just in front of the mirror at bottom of A pillar. Crap.

I feel for you Joe :sad:  The first cut is the deepest, as the song goes!  Are you going to fill it/touch it in or yet or wait a while?  Sadly I expect there'll be a few more to come. 

But otherwise hope you are enjoying the car?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 03 September 2015, 17:00

Quote from: Booth11 on 03 September 2015, 16:51

Quote from: JoeGTI on 03 September 2015, 14:20

Quote from: Booth11 on 03 September 2015, 14:08

It looks awesome Joe.  :cool:

Now you've got to keep it looking like that.  :laugh:

Easier said than done. Got my first stone chip already! In a really obvious place too, just in front of the mirror at bottom of A pillar. Crap.

I feel for you Joe :sad:  The first cut is the deepest, as the song goes!  Are you going to fill it/touch it in or yet or wait a while?  Sadly I expect there'll be a few more to come. 

But otherwise hope you are enjoying the car?

I'll try touching it up myself, just need to get my hands on a touch up kit. I've had limited success with doing touch ups in the past, I probably wouldn't bother if it wasn't in such an obvious location!

Yeah, you are right, I'm sure it'll be the first of a few more in time... I never seemed to pick up many or even any on the white. A much more forgiving colour though.

Oh yes, otherwise very much enjoying the car!! It's great, really does feel like a step up from the GTI.

I did a couple of tasty mods on it yesterday (or rather I "helped" a fellow member on here do it for me!). LED door-card warning lights (in place of the cheapo reflectors) and rear LED footwell lights. Very nice touches. We also did a few minor VCDS tweaks such as the full brake lights, locking chirp, fan-speed display on Auto, heated seat memory, auto coming home headlights...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 03 September 2015, 18:07

Joe where did you get the led lights and cabling from if you don't mind me asking?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 03 September 2015, 18:17

Quote from: mcmaddy on 03 September 2015, 18:07

Joe where did you get the led lights and cabling from if you don't mind me asking?

The LED light units are VW OEM units. The ones in the doors are fitted to the current Passat. So got those in the dealers. Fellow member on here (Kevinm) made up the required wiring looms. He'd done this in his own GTI before. I think SootChucker on here has done it too, following Kevin's instructions!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 03 September 2015, 20:02

Couple of pics of the door card light and rear footwell light.

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/joeA3/GTI/CD4C480A-176E-453E-A470-053FA916ADA5_zpssjml7xnn.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/joeA3/media/GTI/CD4C480A-176E-453E-A470-053FA916ADA5_zpssjml7xnn.jpg.html)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/joeA3/GTI/B915E2AC-5408-4678-8EFA-1C63181DE170_zpsuoe1iz44.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/joeA3/media/GTI/B915E2AC-5408-4678-8EFA-1C63181DE170_zpsuoe1iz44.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 03 September 2015, 20:18

Like the look of both those mods Joe, especially the rear footwell LED's.  Very nice mods. :cool:  VCDS tweaks sound good. Still debating whether to finally bite the bullet and buy VCDS myself  :whistle:

Yes, coming from a white car, stone chips are going to seem very noticeable and they appear in some odd places sometimes.  Like you I've limited success doing them myself, so now I just tend to leave them.  Sometimes running a polisher over them smooths of the edges and minimises them a little.

Glad you're enjoying the car.  I'm looking forward now to getting mine now.  It should be an even bigger step up from a Mk6 GTI.  But got to suffer an Audi A3 hire car (coming tommorow) between now and then.  :sad:  Still the R will feel all the better after driving that.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MXResonance on 03 September 2015, 20:25

Quote from: JoeGTI on 03 September 2015, 18:17

Quote from: mcmaddy on 03 September 2015, 18:07

Joe where did you get the led lights and cabling from if you don't mind me asking?

The LED light units are VW OEM units. The ones in the doors are fitted to the current Passat. So got those in the dealers. Fellow member on here (Kevinm) made up the required wiring looms. He'd done this in his own GTI before. I think SootChucker on here has done it too, following Kevin's instructions!

Is there any chance you can do a how to guide for the forum?

Thanks

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 03 September 2015, 20:36

Quote from: MXResonance on 03 September 2015, 20:25

Quote from: JoeGTI on 03 September 2015, 18:17

Quote from: mcmaddy on 03 September 2015, 18:07

Joe where did you get the led lights and cabling from if you don't mind me asking?

The LED light units are VW OEM units. The ones in the doors are fitted to the current Passat. So got those in the dealers. Fellow member on here (Kevinm) made up the required wiring looms. He'd done this in his own GTI before. I think SootChucker on here has done it too, following Kevin's instructions!

Is there any chance you can do a how to guide for the forum?

Thanks

I'm nowhere near qualified to do a how-to but here's Kevin's thread where he has a good write up on it: http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=269686.30

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Bungleaio on 03 September 2015, 21:49

Forgive me as I haven't got my car yet but by looking at this it appears that the ti/gtd/r doesn't have have puddle lights as standard?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 03 September 2015, 22:06

Quote from: Bungleaio on 03 September 2015, 21:49

Forgive me as I haven't got my car yet but by looking at this it appears that the ti/gtd/r doesn't have have puddle lights as standard?

On the door cards, no. No Golf has them. Cheap reflectors only. There are puddle lights in the door mirrors but these ones I've fitted are far more effective IMO.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Bungleaio on 03 September 2015, 22:37

Cheers mate, I see a mod coming up....There's my plans of keeping it standard out the window.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 05 September 2015, 14:55

Cleared a space for it on the driveway.....

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=275452.new#new

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 05 September 2015, 16:33

Quote from: Booth11 on 05 September 2015, 14:55

Cleared a space for it on the driveway.....

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=275452.new#new

 :cry:
The new owner certainly travelled a bit of a way to pick her up but what a stunning example Mme B.
It's nice when your well loved car goes to a good home and it's nice for the buyer to know that they're getting one of the very best examples in the country too.

Onwards and upwards and the R will be a great replacement.
I took mine on a 100 mile trip this morning, from a busy A38 skirting Dartmoor to city bypasses and relentless sets of traffic lights. The car goes from one minute a reasonably economical cruiser sat amongst the Saturday morning traffic, pootling along at the NSL where it was happily cruising along as 'just a Golf' with all that being just a Golf entails (subtle, comfy, classless, quiet), leaving the 320d drivers to do their thing proving their fertility to an uncaring audience. And then to a traffic light cafe racer to get past the scourge of modern roads - people in Focus's looking at their nav stuck to their screen and weaving in and out of lanes without so much as a glance in their mirror or a thought towards indicating their intent to take up the whole dual carriageway for no reason.
"Do you feel better for that?" came the comment from the passenger seat.
"Yes. Yes I do"
33mpg all in for the trip which ain't bad considering the traffic and hills.

 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 05 September 2015, 17:19

Quote from: Exonian on 05 September 2015, 16:33

Quote from: Booth11 on 05 September 2015, 14:55

Cleared a space for it on the driveway.....

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=275452.new#new

 :cry:
The new owner certainly travelled a bit of a way to pick her up but what a stunning example Mme B.
It's nice when your well loved car goes to a good home and it's nice for the buyer to know that they're getting one of the very best examples in the country too.

Onwards and upwards and the R will be a great replacement.
I took mine on a 100 mile trip this morning, from a busy A38 skirting Dartmoor to city bypasses and relentless sets of traffic lights. The car goes from one minute a reasonably economical cruiser sat amongst the Saturday morning traffic, pootling along at the NSL where it was happily cruising along as 'just a Golf' with all that being just a Golf entails (subtle, comfy, classless, quiet), leaving the 320d drivers to do their thing proving their fertility to an uncaring audience. And then to a traffic light cafe racer to get past the scourge of modern roads - people in Focus's looking at their nav stuck to their screen and weaving in and out of lanes without so much as a glance in their mirror or a thought towards indicating their intent to take up the whole dual carriageway for no reason.
"Do you feel better for that?" came the comment from the passenger seat.
"Yes. Yes I do"
33mpg all in for the trip which ain't bad considering the traffic and hills.

Thanks for your kind words Mr Ex.  It is a long way to come for a car, I hope the new owner enjoyed the long drive back.  He flew down to Stansted from Glasgow and I drove up to the airport to meet him.  Today was the first time he'd seen the car in the flesh and have a test drive.  Thankfully he liked it! 

I am thrilled the car has passed to someone on here and a fellow enthusiast.  It's a new chapter in the car's history and I hope Norman gets as much enjoyment out of the car as I have.  And puts his own mark on it, however that may be.  To me, that's what it's all about!  I'm looking forward to seeing a few photos of it against some stunning Scottish landscape.  :cool:

Haha, I love your little narrative on your recent drive.  Mrs Ex not impressed then. :laugh:  I will be doing the same with my R no doubt.
The latter part of your missive aptly describes a fair bit of my morning drive to Stansted, including the usual suspects trying to prove a point.  Did someone say BMW drivers?  :whistle:  Though I have to say the worst culprit was a VW Tiguan driver, tailgating everyone in his path and weaving in and out to gain all of 5 feet.  :rolleyes:   I, of course was driving like a nun (I really was!), so I just smiled as all the idiots raced past, savouring the last moments in my car.

You'll be pleased to know I'm driving a white hire car.  Only problem is it's lacking an exhaust, takes the wrong fuel, but worst of all, I have to utilise both my left arm and left foot.  Oh, the hardship.  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: remlapeel on 05 September 2015, 17:20

refitted my air intake.....thank god. The cars is so unresponsive without it. Also sounds boring!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 05 September 2015, 17:21

Quote from: remlapeel on 05 September 2015, 17:20

refitted my air intake.....thank god. The cars is so unresponsive without it. Also sounds boring!

So what's next?  I can't imagine that's the last of your mods.  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: remlapeel on 05 September 2015, 17:28

Quote from: Booth11 on 05 September 2015, 17:21

Quote from: remlapeel on 05 September 2015, 17:20

refitted my air intake.....thank god. The cars is so unresponsive without it. Also sounds boring!

So what's next?  I can't imagine that's the last of your mods.  :wink:

Lol am I really that transparent. I have been looking at intercoolers, the heatsoak with the map is really bad in hot weather, to the point it nearly negates the maps power. Although now is colder and people have been raving on VWROC about the powervalve system, I may have a quick look 😉

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: phope on 05 September 2015, 20:01

Finally got round to activating the inner brake lights with VCDS - tried it back in February when I got the car, but it didn't seem to work, and forgot about it till now

Before and after - looks much better now :)

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y223/phope1/ab_zpsqgnnadhr.png)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 05 September 2015, 20:27

Yeah its the best VCDS mod in my opinion. Can't understand why they font come out the factory like that. They look broken standard!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 06 September 2015, 16:56

Quote from: remlapeel on 05 September 2015, 17:28

Quote from: Booth11 on 05 September 2015, 17:21

Quote from: remlapeel on 05 September 2015, 17:20

refitted my air intake.....thank god. The cars is so unresponsive without it. Also sounds boring!

So what's next?  I can't imagine that's the last of your mods.  :wink:

Lol am I really that transparent. I have been looking at intercoolers, the heatsoak with the map is really bad in hot weather, to the point it nearly negates the maps power. Although now is colder and people have been raving on VWROC about the powervalve system, I may have a quick look 😉

......and after that?  :laugh:

Haha, no shame in having a few plans.  You know what 'a quick look' leads to. :whistle:  Look forward to seeing how your car progresses.   :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 07 September 2015, 12:01

Quote from: KyleB on 05 September 2015, 20:27

Yeah its the best VCDS mod in my opinion. Can't understand why they font come out the factory like that. They look broken standard!

Probably because in the UK a brake light has to be a minimum of 100mm from a fog light. They will be fully enabled in countries that don't require a rear fog light.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 07 September 2015, 17:14

Quote from: dubber36 on 07 September 2015, 12:01

Quote from: KyleB on 05 September 2015, 20:27

Yeah its the best VCDS mod in my opinion. Can't understand why they font come out the factory like that. They look broken standard!

Probably because in the UK a brake light has to be a minimum of 100mm from a fog light. They will be fully enabled in countries that don't require a rear fog light.

Ah well that'd make perfect sense then! Shame though that the standard lights look poorer for following the law.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JDJ23 on 10 September 2015, 02:52

Took this photo a couple days ago after the car got the springs installed  :cool: It also has wheel spacers on all four corners, APR Stage I and a couple of accessories (monster mats, GTI key fob,  911 oil cap, LED license plate light). I guess this is in fact a good way to introduce myself  :grin: :grin:

(http://i62.tinypic.com/108iko5.jpg)

Got the car nine months ago, it has 7400km (around 4500mi). The turbo is from the third revision, hasn't been replaced yet (hopefully never). Measured 272whp and 393wtq on a dyno run, just with the stage I and 87AKI fuel - 91RON.

Greetings from Colombia,
Juan

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 10 September 2015, 08:44

Welcome Juan! That's a very nicely modified car there. Tasteful and discreet.
More pictures wouldn't go amiss  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 10 September 2015, 10:30

Dusted it off after not driving it to take it to the Porsche Experience at Silverstone tonight, I think this will do nothing for my Cayman itch

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JBirchy on 10 September 2015, 11:13

Quote from: JDJ23 on 10 September 2015, 02:52

Took this photo a couple days ago after the car got the springs installed  :cool: It also has wheel spacers on all four corners, APR Stage I and a couple of accessories (monster mats, GTI key fob,  911 oil cap, LED license plate light). I guess this is in fact a good way to introduce myself  :grin: :grin:

(http://i62.tinypic.com/108iko5.jpg)

Got the car nine months ago, it has 7400km (around 4500mi). The turbo is from the third revision, hasn't been replaced yet (hopefully never). Measured 272whp and 393wtq on a dyno run, just with the stage I and 87AKI fuel - 91RON.

Greetings from Colombia,
Juan

That's absolutely gorgeous! What colour is that?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 10 September 2015, 12:55

Quote from: JDJ23 on 10 September 2015, 02:52

Took this photo a couple days ago after the car got the springs installed  :cool: It also has wheel spacers on all four corners, APR Stage I and a couple of accessories (monster mats, GTI key fob,  911 oil cap, LED license plate light). I guess this is in fact a good way to introduce myself  :grin: :grin:

(http://i62.tinypic.com/108iko5.jpg)

Got the car nine months ago, it has 7400km (around 4500mi). The turbo is from the third revision, hasn't been replaced yet (hopefully never). Measured 272whp and 393wtq on a dyno run, just with the stage I and 87AKI fuel - 91RON.

Greetings from Colombia,
Juan

Juan, your car looks utterly stunning. :cool: Some very nice mods too. Look forward to seeing much more of this car. 

And great to have someone from further afield!  Welcome to the forum.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 10 September 2015, 19:47

Normal drive to work, normal drive home most of the way - apart from seeing off an S1 that tried to undertake me halfway home. Get to the Tyne tunnel and through it, get my usual ACC sensor limited view warning (parts are ready for replacement, I have had a message today from Pulman).

Pay through the toll and the ACC message goes away for all of a few seconds. At that point i'm driving quite sedately up a sliproad to Howdon's Aldi and the ACC warning comes on, along with the EPC light.

With the EPC light going on, the car was running smoothly but at seemingly half the output and very linear delivery, like a naturally aspirated engine in the lower rev range. Get to Aldi and park up. I'm sitting there for a few seconds at idle and I get a prominent message to tell me that stop-start has failed. I switch the car off and buy a few bits and upon starting the car again all the warnings are gone. The car drives home the 3 miles remaining, with normal response.

Anyone else had the EPC fault lately? I saw a thread that was over a year old.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 10 September 2015, 19:53

I had the epc fault and limp mode when shark were developing the map on my guinea pig ass however that was to do with turbo spool or something, surely they can't be related, are you standard still MH?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kenny.c on 10 September 2015, 19:58

Your not running a DTUK box are you monkeyhanger...?? I get this when it is turned up to much - usually a "boost sensor implausible signal" fault. Very random though....it will run fine for weeks....then blam...EPC light.

Ken

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 10 September 2015, 21:00

Quote from: kenny.c on 10 September 2015, 19:58

Your not running a DTUK box are you monkeyhanger...?? I get this when it is turned up to much - usually a "boost sensor implausible signal" fault. Very random though....it will run fine for weeks....then blam...EPC light.

Ken

Kennyc: Nope, although it transformed my GTD, I have resisted DTUKing my R as I want the missus to be able to drive it when she passes her test (the premiums for an unmodified R are surprisingly reasonable for a new driver of 38 years of age) so we can divvy the miles between 2 cars and keep down my higher than average mileage. Id caned the car for 5 miles 10 miles into my 20 mile journey, but had been taking it easy for 5 miles before the EPC light came on. The car drove like an unturboed 2.0FSI (125-150ps) while the EPC light was on.

My mpg for the total journey was looking quite reasonable despite the early caning.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 10 September 2015, 21:22

Did it rev past 2k?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 10 September 2015, 21:28

Quote from: GrahamFR on 10 September 2015, 21:22

Did it rev past 2k?

Yes I think so, but it seemed monumentally slow in doing so.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 10 September 2015, 21:29

Hmm my limp mode didn't I can't believe they are the same thing. Do you have access to vcds?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JDJ23 on 11 September 2015, 02:09

Quote from: Exonian on 10 September 2015, 08:44

Welcome Juan! That's a very nicely modified car there. Tasteful and discreet.
More pictures wouldn't go amiss  :cool:

Quote from: JBirchy on 10 September 2015, 11:13

That's absolutely gorgeous! What colour is that?

Quote from: Booth11 on 10 September 2015, 12:55

Juan, your car looks utterly stunning. :cool: Some very nice mods too. Look forward to seeing much more of this car. 

And great to have someone from further afield!  Welcome to the forum.  :smiley:

Thanks guys! I truly appreciate your kind welcome and comments. The colour is called Platinum Metallic Grey and just three of them were sold in my city. This paint is no longer available as far as I know.

I'll keep you posted about the car, I'm looking also for a couple of extra mods (PP brakes or BBK), but everything is pricey due to the exchange rate USD-COP.

Another photo, when I get home I'll share with you more. This one was taken during an event, getting side by side first gen cars with their new counterparts.

(http://automovilescolombia.com/foros/attachments/img_2285-jpg.91378/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 11 September 2015, 05:53

Quote from: GrahamFR on 10 September 2015, 21:29

Hmm my limp mode didn't I can't believe they are the same thing. Do you have access to vcds?

I don't personally have VCDS, but know a man who does, not too far from me.

I'm sure the car will be at Pulman for my other warranty stuff (ACC sensor and replacement rubber trunking protecting the wiring looms between the body and the bootlid) stuff early next week. Between then and now perhaps i'll have some other EPC incidences.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 11 September 2015, 06:26

You should get yourself a little obd app for your car, I have torque pro for android. It would be able to scan and tell you for a fraction of the price of a real vcds and when I had my fault it had an overboost fault recorded. Hope there is nothing wrong with your turbo obviously MH sounds like you have had enough gremlins with the car as it is!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 11 September 2015, 07:51

Give me a shout Matt if you want to scan the car with vcds.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 11 September 2015, 11:00

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 11 September 2015, 05:53

Quote from: GrahamFR on 10 September 2015, 21:29

Hmm my limp mode didn't I can't believe they are the same thing. Do you have access to vcds?

I don't personally have VCDS, but know a man who does, not too far from me.

I'm sure the car will be at Pulman for my other warranty stuff (ACC sensor and replacement rubber trunking protecting the wiring looms between the body and the bootlid) stuff early next week. Between then and now perhaps i'll have some other EPC incidences.

Just found the fault i had from an old FB message...

(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t34.0-12/10850816_10153414932847926_1794518139_n.jpg?oh=74d1e2ced551cece4c5daaf59a7cc403&oe=55F540F6)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 11 September 2015, 16:52

Quote from: mcmaddy on 11 September 2015, 07:51

Give me a shout Matt if you want to scan the car with vcds.

You were the man I was talking about. The car's in at Pulman on Monday night (thanks to a cancellation on a courtesy car which means I can get it - hope it isn't the Fabia again).

Are you about this weekend Chris?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 11 September 2015, 17:01

Yeah quite possibly. I'll text you later.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 11 September 2015, 17:11

Quote from: mcmaddy on 11 September 2015, 17:01

Yeah quite possibly. I'll text you later.

Thanks Chris!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 11 September 2015, 21:24

Got my engine mounts installed at shark today. Will write a review in the other thread but whilst out testing my car decided we should be in race mode:
(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/29207BE6-D5B6-4ECA-BADF-B2A89E262500_zpsomrqqfny.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/29207BE6-D5B6-4ECA-BADF-B2A89E262500_zpsomrqqfny.jpg.html)

Not something I'd normally bat an eyelid at, if gti's had race mode lol.... Never mind car you keep on being "special" :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: BigD on 12 September 2015, 10:52

Spot the modification :)

(http://i585.photobucket.com/albums/ss291/thediggybave/GTI/B9F8A456-2115-43E1-A8FD-31C37369BC06_zpsuvlqt1uh.jpg) (http://s585.photobucket.com/user/thediggybave/media/GTI/B9F8A456-2115-43E1-A8FD-31C37369BC06_zpsuvlqt1uh.jpg.html)

Should be easier from the side.

(http://i585.photobucket.com/albums/ss291/thediggybave/GTI/631EBD8A-00BC-4826-B9DB-092980759CFF_zpsjaszy1re.jpg) (http://s585.photobucket.com/user/thediggybave/media/GTI/631EBD8A-00BC-4826-B9DB-092980759CFF_zpsjaszy1re.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 12 September 2015, 14:23

Quote from: BigD on 12 September 2015, 10:52

Spot the modification :)

(http://i585.photobucket.com/albums/ss291/thediggybave/GTI/B9F8A456-2115-43E1-A8FD-31C37369BC06_zpsuvlqt1uh.jpg) (http://s585.photobucket.com/user/thediggybave/media/GTI/B9F8A456-2115-43E1-A8FD-31C37369BC06_zpsuvlqt1uh.jpg.html)

Should be easier from the side.

(http://i585.photobucket.com/albums/ss291/thediggybave/GTI/631EBD8A-00BC-4826-B9DB-092980759CFF_zpsjaszy1re.jpg) (http://s585.photobucket.com/user/thediggybave/media/GTI/631EBD8A-00BC-4826-B9DB-092980759CFF_zpsjaszy1re.jpg.html)

A large flaccid thingy shaped object next to your battery?  :nerd:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: BigD on 12 September 2015, 14:31

Quote from: Exonian on 12 September 2015, 14:23

Quote from: BigD on 12 September 2015, 10:52

Spot the modification :)

(http://i585.photobucket.com/albums/ss291/thediggybave/GTI/B9F8A456-2115-43E1-A8FD-31C37369BC06_zpsuvlqt1uh.jpg) (http://s585.photobucket.com/user/thediggybave/media/GTI/B9F8A456-2115-43E1-A8FD-31C37369BC06_zpsuvlqt1uh.jpg.html)

Should be easier from the side.

(http://i585.photobucket.com/albums/ss291/thediggybave/GTI/631EBD8A-00BC-4826-B9DB-092980759CFF_zpsjaszy1re.jpg) (http://s585.photobucket.com/user/thediggybave/media/GTI/631EBD8A-00BC-4826-B9DB-092980759CFF_zpsjaszy1re.jpg.html)

A large flaccid thingy shaped object next to your battery?  :nerd:

That was there before...

(http://i585.photobucket.com/albums/ss291/thediggybave/GTI/3334F898-7ADB-47AD-9E1D-38AD99A390A7_zpsc3pmjkm3.jpg) (http://s585.photobucket.com/user/thediggybave/media/GTI/3334F898-7ADB-47AD-9E1D-38AD99A390A7_zpsc3pmjkm3.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: remlapeel on 12 September 2015, 14:36

You seem to have the extra plastic engine cover which came on the early GTIs....it was that there before?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: BigD on 12 September 2015, 14:38

Quote from: remlapeel on 12 September 2015, 14:36

You seem to have the extra plastic engine cover which came on the early GTIs....it was that there before?

That's it, added the lower trim cover.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 12 September 2015, 18:21

Quote from: BigD on 12 September 2015, 14:38

Quote from: remlapeel on 12 September 2015, 14:36

You seem to have the extra plastic engine cover which came on the early GTIs....it was that there before?

That's it, added the lower trim cover.

I noticed this penny pinching tactic when I went to take a look at my R when it arrived. Two can play at that game !! I took it off my GTI and fitted it to my R when I got it home  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 12 September 2015, 20:14

Quote from: JB GTI on 12 September 2015, 18:21

Quote from: BigD on 12 September 2015, 14:38

Quote from: remlapeel on 12 September 2015, 14:36

You seem to have the extra plastic engine cover which came on the early GTIs....it was that there before?

That's it, added the lower trim cover.

I noticed this penny pinching tactic when I went to take a look at my R when it arrived. Two can play at that game !! I took it off my GTI and fitted it to my R when I got it home  :whistle:

Haha, brilliant.  Touché!   :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: remlapeel on 12 September 2015, 21:18

I did that with my MDI USB input cable.....didn't have one in my R so took it from my GTI before handing it back ;)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 12 September 2015, 21:48

Me and the golf decided to start building a true track car today. Saxo style!! :smiley:
(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/F6F3113E-0427-4325-BFE2-E4D2DBDCDECE_zpsmyulxhwt.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/F6F3113E-0427-4325-BFE2-E4D2DBDCDECE_zpsmyulxhwt.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 12 September 2015, 22:41

Quote from: JB GTI on 12 September 2015, 18:21

Quote from: BigD on 12 September 2015, 14:38

Quote from: remlapeel on 12 September 2015, 14:36

You seem to have the extra plastic engine cover which came on the early GTIs....it was that there before?

That's it, added the lower trim cover.

I noticed this penny pinching tactic when I went to take a look at my R when it arrived. Two can play at that game !! I took it off my GTI and fitted it to my R when I got it home  :whistle:

I wish I'd had thought of that when I swapped.

Quote from: GrahamFR on 12 September 2015, 21:48

Me and the golf decided to start building a true track car today. Saxo style!! :smiley:

That looks like fun!
I'm guessing it's a VTS not a VTR?
I had the use of a VTS back in about 1998 for a couple months. It felt a bit crap next to my VR6 I had at the time and had no torque at all. Put your foot down in top gear coming out of a 50mph motorway restriction and nothing happened!
Aside from that it was great fun.

When I gave it back I got an early Ibiza TDI and that was a bit crap too.
Quite quick when tuned though.

Anyway, what can you do to tune the Saxo? Or will you just rely on light weight and sharp handling?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 12 September 2015, 22:54

She's a VTR actually but that block you can see is a VTS from a c2 which is supposed to be more torquey than the Saxo one. And not much really, you can mess around with the cams and the usually naturally aspirated things like exhaust and manifolds and we probably won't see more than 140 out of her but she's going to weigh about 50oz by the time I'm finished :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: itavaltalainen on 12 September 2015, 23:14

Decent Golf, a Saxo track car..... wtf is a pensioners CR-V doing in your drive?  :whistle: :D :P

[I'll deny I ever drove on of them things....]

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 12 September 2015, 23:17

I thought that looked a bit top heavy for a VTR engine.  :grin:
What's the biggest PSA engine you can squeeze in one of those?

Even with around 140 it should be great fun. A proper lightweight old skool hot hatch and nice and revvy too so perfect for track days.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 13 September 2015, 07:34

Quote from: itavaltalainen on 12 September 2015, 23:14

Decent Golf, a Saxo track car..... wtf is a pensioners CR-V doing in your drive?  :whistle: :D :P

[I'll deny I ever drove on of them things....]

Thankfully it's not mine but we will need something to tow it with so it will come in handy!

Ex, I hear you can "easily" drop a gti6 in it but there are also some other crazy experiments out there like rwd vtec powered ones! Given that it's shell is like tin foil I think I'll be ok for any more power tho lol

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 13 September 2015, 11:01

Less is more sometimes, could get a bit messy when chassis limits fight a losing battle with power!
Still, a 2.0 in one of those would certainly get the adrenaline going  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 13 September 2015, 16:18

Took mine to the Metrocentre today - stop-start error message on dash when stopped at a roundabout on the way home.  :undecided:

I'm going to need a list for tomorrow (car back at Pulman).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 13 September 2015, 21:42

Washed today and used my new clay mitt, very impressed how it took Tarmac spots straight off. Kinda destroyed the film on my headlights but never mind lol I'll get some more from fleabay!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 14 September 2015, 21:45

Swapped my R for a courtesy Skoda Rapid 77kW 1.2TSI (104/105ps?). It is surprisingly nippy for the size of car that is is (has a boot you could live in, and a full size spare). I'm definitely getting a better car every time im back for warranty work. New ACC sensor and boot/body loom and rubber boot. They'll hopefully check out the EPC fault (turbo actuator failed), the ACC additional fault (system disconnect) and stop-start error.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 15 September 2015, 18:21

Got a phonecall to say my R was ready, so I go down there to collect after work.

I enquire about work done with the EPC light (turbo actuator failure) in addition to the planned warranty work. Surprise - no mention. After enquiry to the technician that worked on my car and stating I saw the nature of the codes thrown up they claim that VCDS dabbling has cleared the code (seriously doubtful).

Luckily enough I had the readouts emailed to me by Chris (mcmaddy) so I passed them on to the tech. They've agreed to keep my car another day to look at recalling the codes.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 15 September 2015, 22:16

We didnt clear the codes on purpose so they would be left. They haven't even checked for them or they've cleared them. We can check if they are still on if you want Matt?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 15 September 2015, 22:58

I had the same warning light on mine (I think) and left it for the tech to see as the car went into limp mode a few times.
When I got the car back from the dealer I was told there was no such fault code logged.
I produced my scan from VCDS and they produced their scan from the system they use and sure enough theirs had only logged my other 5 errors (unrelated and trivial).

I showed them pictures on my phone of the error lights along with the scan but they refused to do anything as their official system didn't pick it up. So maybe they never saw them on their scan of your car.

I did mean to enquire with Ross-Tech

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 16 September 2015, 06:00

Quote from: mcmaddy on 15 September 2015, 22:16

We didnt clear the codes on purpose so they would be left. They haven't even checked for them or they've cleared them. We can check if they are still on if you want Matt?

Chris,

They've still got the car - I left it with them, they'll try to recover the codes today and probably not act on them anyway as it's the first offence for the turbo actuator.

I know we definitely didn't clear the codes. I doubt they even looked for them before wiping, but I gave them the text you'd sent me that was straight off VCDS. Benfield are crap, Pulman are crap - am I going to have to start taking my car down to Lookers Teesside to get  decent warranty/service work?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 16 September 2015, 08:05

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 16 September 2015, 06:00

Lookers Teesside to get  decent warranty/service work?

I've got nothing but good things to say about them, although I've not had any serious issues like yourself.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 16 September 2015, 21:31

had a convey with the wife in the Rs, we never do Golf conveys after an incident involving the Police  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 16 September 2015, 23:09

Abused it while I was driving  :cry:
I was on another planet driving home from work and pulled up the handbrake switch thinking I was closing the passenger window!!
It obviously didn't like it as it nearly put me through the window!!
I couldn't work out what had happened at first. I thought something must have activated the emergency brake but there was no big red icon on the MFD.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 17 September 2015, 07:47

Quote from: p3asa on 16 September 2015, 23:09

Abused it while I was driving  :cry:
I was on another planet driving home from work and pulled up the handbrake switch thinking I was closing the passenger window!!
It obviously didn't like it as it nearly put me through the window!!
I couldn't work out what had happened at first. I thought something must have activated the emergency brake but there was no big red icon on the MFD.

If you pull the handbrake switch up I think it activates some form of emergency braking.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 17 September 2015, 08:01

Quote from: Gnasher on 17 September 2015, 07:47

If you pull the handbrake switch up I think it activates some form of emergency braking.

Yes, definitely does.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 18 September 2015, 18:36

Did a bit of sacrilege:

(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/41D802A2-FADE-404E-83AB-9F0079A698C8_zpsmszaxjqb.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/41D802A2-FADE-404E-83AB-9F0079A698C8_zpsmszaxjqb.jpg.html)
(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/5BDE4A60-3E6E-4EC4-A033-1F513AE2A0DC_zpsxasyrwdi.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/5BDE4A60-3E6E-4EC4-A033-1F513AE2A0DC_zpsxasyrwdi.jpg.html)

If you can guess what you get a gold star!

Also fitted this, looks ok for fleabay quality and hopefully will stop the key rattle in the little tray I keep it in.
(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/BB893A30-44D1-4B11-98AE-80D1DDB7FD3E_zpsi2ndjthl.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/BB893A30-44D1-4B11-98AE-80D1DDB7FD3E_zpsi2ndjthl.jpg.html)
(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/7C13AD2B-404F-4503-8E54-CAEABAE1BD0A_zpsy4lvtb71.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/7C13AD2B-404F-4503-8E54-CAEABAE1BD0A_zpsy4lvtb71.jpg.html)

Andddd also tried to reapply some headlight laminx but failed so feck it, were no longer light tint!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: remlapeel on 18 September 2015, 19:17

Quote from: GrahamFR on 18 September 2015, 18:36

Did a bit of sacrilege:

(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/41D802A2-FADE-404E-83AB-9F0079A698C8_zpsmszaxjqb.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/41D802A2-FADE-404E-83AB-9F0079A698C8_zpsmszaxjqb.jpg.html)
(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/5BDE4A60-3E6E-4EC4-A033-1F513AE2A0DC_zpsxasyrwdi.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/5BDE4A60-3E6E-4EC4-A033-1F513AE2A0DC_zpsxasyrwdi.jpg.html)

If you can guess what you get a gold star!

Also fitted this, looks ok for fleabay quality and hopefully will stop the key rattle in the little tray I keep it in.
(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/BB893A30-44D1-4B11-98AE-80D1DDB7FD3E_zpsi2ndjthl.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/BB893A30-44D1-4B11-98AE-80D1DDB7FD3E_zpsi2ndjthl.jpg.html)
(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/7C13AD2B-404F-4503-8E54-CAEABAE1BD0A_zpsy4lvtb71.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/7C13AD2B-404F-4503-8E54-CAEABAE1BD0A_zpsy4lvtb71.jpg.html)

Andddd also tried to reapply some headlight laminx but failed so feck it, were no longer light tint!

Black mirrors?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 18 September 2015, 20:58

No rem, right ball park but my mirrors have been black for agesssss so it ain't that  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: remlapeel on 18 September 2015, 22:19

Quote from: GrahamFR on 18 September 2015, 20:58

No rem, right ball park but my mirrors have been black for agesssss so it ain't that  :smiley:

Is it, what looks like an old school tax disk? :P

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 18 September 2015, 22:20

Lol no that's retro and it's staying! No it's the same material as the wing mirrors...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: golfhappy on 18 September 2015, 22:27

Whats the original question? I'll spot what you've done it'll just take time! Do you not live over at the Seat forum?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: seabrook132 on 18 September 2015, 22:28

Carbon GTI badge?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 18 September 2015, 22:31

Wow the sublty of this mod has surprised me, look at the first picture of my car, beside the points made so far what else is different to a normal Gti. Wrapped wing mirrors were in the right ball park... And yes, happy, I live at scn  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: seabrook132 on 18 September 2015, 22:33

Wrapped part of the bottom lip on the bumper?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 18 September 2015, 22:37

Lol indeed, hence the sacrilege. Only Temporary mind, trying to work out if it will stay or if I like it

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: golfhappy on 18 September 2015, 22:43

I would have got that! i minored in forensic science but i'm lazy! Plus my head lies in seat leons again!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: golfhappy on 18 September 2015, 22:47

Thinking about giving the leon the Cupra front bumper look with wrapping the part that the number plate is. Dont want to go over top as i want an ibiza 1.8 cupra shortly!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 18 September 2015, 22:49

See that's what inspired me but I don't think it works as well on the golf, not enough area to purchase so I won't be too bothered when this quick job of mine falls off lol

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: golfhappy on 18 September 2015, 22:58

You have to have an eye for what works and what doesn't. Just had the roof spoiler fitted to the leon and folk say its right! i'll post photos when i get a photobucket account.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 19 September 2015, 12:07

Like a glove

(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/6D41F7F8-E530-4038-A6D1-C0AB95772807_zpsrr3yehks.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/6D41F7F8-E530-4038-A6D1-C0AB95772807_zpsrr3yehks.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Bungleaio on 19 September 2015, 17:45

What is that?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: TwoSheds on 19 September 2015, 18:34

Round cigarette ashtray pot with lid.

A folded key plus mini Leatherman .

Car freshner plugged in ?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 19 September 2015, 18:36

Well done twosheds. See previous post for eBay key cover.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: TwoSheds on 19 September 2015, 18:42

I did and I also took delivery of the same silicon key cover a couple of days ago !

( ebay from china I think although it was advertised as UK :smiley: )

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 20 September 2015, 16:41

EPC fault again. Could this be the time to reject?

Drove out about 4 miles to get a Sunday treat cooked breakfast this morning, then drove to Smyths (a few mils away to buy my niece a birthday present). Stopped at some lights, the stop-start kills the engine, lights are about to change and I get a message to say to restart the car manually. I turn the key, the car fires up, but the EPC warning lights and stays on. I have Turbo this time though. Get to Smyths, buy the present and then coming back to the parked car, it starts up without the EPC light and drives normally for the rest of the day (about another 30 miles).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 20 September 2015, 16:50

I mean this in the best possible way MH, but you spent 9/10 months waiting in agony for the car and ever since you got it you've been looking for excuses to bring it back / reject it! I believe the EPC light can come on for the most banal of reasons. It could be something very straightforward. I'd suggest bringing it to a different service dept than last time(s) though....

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: remlapeel on 20 September 2015, 18:04

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 20 September 2015, 16:41

EPC fault again. Could this be the time to reject?

Drove out about 4 miles to get a Sunday treat cooked breakfast this morning, then drove to Smyths (a few mils away to buy my niece a birthday present). Stopped at some lights, the stop-start kills the engine, lights are about to change and I get a message to say to restart the car manually. I turn the key, the car fires up, but the EPC warning lights and stays on. I have Turbo this time though. Get to Smyths, buy the present and then coming back to the parked car, it starts up without the EPC light and drives normally for the rest of the day (about another 30 miles).

I would reject it buddy, it's clearly more of an issue tha your local dealer can handle. I had to reject my GTI at the beginning of the year, I was hesitant but this one is so much better

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: star93 on 20 September 2015, 18:29

Quote from: remlapeel on 20 September 2015, 18:04

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 20 September 2015, 16:41

EPC fault again. Could this be the time to reject?

Drove out about 4 miles to get a Sunday treat cooked breakfast this morning, then drove to Smyths (a few mils away to buy my niece a birthday present). Stopped at some lights, the stop-start kills the engine, lights are about to change and I get a message to say to restart the car manually. I turn the key, the car fires up, but the EPC warning lights and stays on. I have Turbo this time though. Get to Smyths, buy the present and then coming back to the parked car, it starts up without the EPC light and drives normally for the rest of the day (about another 30 miles).

What were the issues you rejected it for?
Picking mine up this week and want to make sure everything's spot on
I would reject it buddy, it's clearly more of an issue tha your local dealer can handle. I had to reject my GTI at the beginning of the year, I was hesitant but this one is so much better

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: remlapeel on 20 September 2015, 19:13

Quote from: star93 on 20 September 2015, 18:29

Quote from: remlapeel on 20 September 2015, 18:04

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 20 September 2015, 16:41

EPC fault again. Could this be the time to reject?

Drove out about 4 miles to get a Sunday treat cooked breakfast this morning, then drove to Smyths (a few mils away to buy my niece a birthday present). Stopped at some lights, the stop-start kills the engine, lights are about to change and I get a message to say to restart the car manually. I turn the key, the car fires up, but the EPC warning lights and stays on. I have Turbo this time though. Get to Smyths, buy the present and then coming back to the parked car, it starts up without the EPC light and drives normally for the rest of the day (about another 30 miles).

What were the issues you rejected it for?
Picking mine up this week and want to make sure everything's spot on
I would reject it buddy, it's clearly more of an issue tha your local dealer can handle. I had to reject my GTI at the beginning of the year, I was hesitant but this one is so much better

Lots and lots of things.

Centre console flap broken
Rear spoiler not attached properly
Flywheel replaced
Clutch replaced
Shock mount replaced
Synchro rings replaced (gearbox)
DAB signal quality issues
Inlet manifold replaced

Plus more, I totalled 17 claims in 12 months, but each one took at least 2-3 visits to a dealer that just wasn't cut out to deal with it. Plus the amount of time I was in a cheap courtesy car rather than mine.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 20 September 2015, 21:02

.....Hoped that it's on a boat or has even made it to the UK. 

In the meantime, I have a new boyfriend!  :laugh:

In the absence of a Golf to drive, being very cheeky, here's some pics of a limited edition Amarok Dark Label, we took delivery of on Friday.  Alcantara interior and DSG.  It's unbelievably quiet and refined inside (for a pick-up).  Any nicely familiar.  Thought I would hate it, but it's an awesome brute!   I love it!  Might also have to give it a bit of a detail  :whistle: :grin:

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/764/21386177959_9dd0ff2ece_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/yzPKCc)
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5778/21561805192_1bc766fd67_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/yRkTtW)
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5753/21546901646_9cb72cda39_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/yQ2vbf)
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/656/20955655983_39b521b1a5_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/xVMdrv)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 20 September 2015, 21:13

Love it  :laugh:

Reminds me of my absolute favourite '80's TV show when I was growing up!

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51QwCvuujUL._SY445_.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 20 September 2015, 21:23

Quote from: JoeGTI on 20 September 2015, 16:50

I mean this in the best possible way MH, but you spent 9/10 months waiting in agony for the car and ever since you got it you've been looking for excuses to bring it back / reject it! I believe the EPC light can come on for the most banal of reasons. It could be something very straightforward. I'd suggest bringing it to a different service dept than last time(s) though....

JoeGTI: Their reluctance to fix an issue is the most annoying aspect. They had a fault code for the EPC and they chose to ignore and overwrite it. They then claimed that reading the code via VCDS must have wiped it. I had the text info to hand from the VCDS readout but that info didn't interest them. All that time waiting for it and it has spent 10% of it's time with me actually at the dealership.

The sad thing is that Benfield is worse than Pulman.

Never had issues like this before with 7 previous VWs bought new, and when I have had an issue the dealership has bent  over backwards to fix it. Fobbing the customer off seems to be the way VW are looking to save warranty money.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 20 September 2015, 21:24

I see you didn't get all of the options on your pickup though.

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-ommH-vbAPS0/UFdhP6JYBPI/AAAAAAAAAqA/plS4Bpumm70/s640/110380.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 20 September 2015, 22:07

Quote from: fredgroves on 20 September 2015, 21:24

I see you didn't get all of the options on your pickup though.

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-ommH-vbAPS0/UFdhP6JYBPI/AAAAAAAAAqA/plS4Bpumm70/s640/110380.jpg)

Dammit!  Missed out.  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 20 September 2015, 22:12

Quote from: JoeGTI on 20 September 2015, 21:13

Love it  :laugh:

Reminds me of my absolute favourite '80's TV show when I was growing up!

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51QwCvuujUL._SY445_.jpg)

Haha!!!  :laugh:  That TV program must've been 'after' my time.  :wink:

Trouble is, the minute you sit in the cabin, you come over all 'I can take on the world'.  Currently thinking of a suitable name for it.  So far suggestions are Butch (a friend referred to it as such, and kinda suits it!, or Buck, or just Beast!  Wild suggestions welcome.  Keep it clean.  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Buck on 20 September 2015, 22:24

Quote from: Booth11 on 20 September 2015, 22:12

Quote from: JoeGTI on 20 September 2015, 21:13

Love it  :laugh:

Reminds me of my absolute favourite '80's TV show when I was growing up!

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51QwCvuujUL._SY445_.jpg)

Haha!!!  :laugh:  That TV program must've been 'after' my time.  :wink:

Trouble is, the minute you sit in the cabin, you come over all 'I can take on the world'.  Currently thinking of a suitable name for it.  So far suggestions are Butch (a friend referred to it as such, and kinda suits it!, or Buck, or just Beast!  Wild suggestions welcome.  Keep it clean.  :grin:

You called?  :grin:

PS. The Amorak looks  :cool:  definitely The Beast

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 20 September 2015, 22:33

Quote from: Buck on 20 September 2015, 22:24

Quote from: Booth11 on 20 September 2015, 22:12

Quote from: JoeGTI on 20 September 2015, 21:13

Love it  :laugh:

Reminds me of my absolute favourite '80's TV show when I was growing up!

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51QwCvuujUL._SY445_.jpg)

Haha!!!  :laugh:  That TV program must've been 'after' my time.  :wink:

Trouble is, the minute you sit in the cabin, you come over all 'I can take on the world'.  Currently thinking of a suitable name for it.  So far suggestions are Butch (a friend referred to it as such, and kinda suits it!, or Buck, or just Beast!  Wild suggestions welcome.  Keep it clean.  :grin:

You called?  :grin:

PS. The Amorak looks  :cool:  definitely The Beast

 :grin: :grin: :grin:  Class!  :laugh:  Your ears must've been burning!!!

Yeah, THE BEAST does suit it.

Think how puny my little R will looks beside it.  Can't wait to get a pic of them together  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 22 September 2015, 14:51

Quote from: Booth11 on 20 September 2015, 21:02

.....Hoped that it's on a boat or has even made it to the UK. 

In the meantime, I have a new boyfriend!  :laugh:

In the absence of a Golf to drive, being very cheeky, here's some pics of a limited edition Amarok Dark Label, we took delivery of on Friday.  Alcantara interior and DSG.  It's unbelievably quiet and refined inside (for a pick-up).  Any nicely familiar.  Thought I would hate it, but it's an awesome brute!   I love it!  Might also have to give it a bit of a detail  :whistle: :grin:

Wow!

And wow! fancy that, it's black! Wonder who had the influence there then?  :laugh:

Detailing that would take weeks on end! Some people have far too much time on their hands! :afro:

Still, nice machine and your front garden will look like the Mafia have moved in once your Rrrrrrr lands.  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 22 September 2015, 15:38

Quote from: Exonian on 22 September 2015, 14:51

Wow!

And wow! fancy that, it's black! Wonder who had the influence there then?  :laugh:

Detailing that would take weeks on end! Some people have far too much time on their hands! :afro:

Still, nice machine and your front garden will look like the Mafia have moved in once your Rrrrrrr lands.  :laugh:

I detect more than a hint of facetiousness in your post Mr Ex??  :tongue:

I had nothing to do with the colour choice FYI.  He had decided on a pick-up as a replacement for an outgoing Vauxhall van, and had tested a Mitshubishi Warrior which is one of his business fleet vehicles, but wasn't keen on it.  I suggested he look at VW.  He did and was very taken with the Amarok, to the point where he'd test driven a used one and bought it before he told me.  The DBP Limited Edition model was the only one they had at the van centre, so, not being the type to procrastinate and having minimal interest in vehicles, that's the one he got!  I was  surprised he went for black as all his other vans have been white or silver.  More worryingly and out of character is his recent hint that I might like to wash/wax it. This, from a man whose idea of washing a car is pointing a hose at it and scrubbing it with a dirty broom.  And I have stood and watched this sorry spectacle in muted horror!

I would never force my car preferences on anyone.  Borne out by the fact he's been driving Vauxhalls for last 20-odd years.  Likewise, I would not expect him to press his car choices on me, except from one of the first cars I had - a used Corsa, bought on his recommendation, but that was swiftly replaced by my subsequent choice of a Pug GTI, and then my foray into Golfland....

Does that answer your question.  :kiss:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 22 September 2015, 16:06

Got the registration number for it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 22 September 2015, 16:19

Well that's me told!  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 22 September 2015, 16:27

Quote from: Exonian on 22 September 2015, 16:19

Well that's me told!  :grin:

Yes!   :tongue: :kiss: :laugh: :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 22 September 2015, 18:49

Got a new start/stop button under warranty.

I'd cleaned the interior and (for the first time) rubbed a different direction over the button and the inner sections of the N just came off.

Looks like there is a new design for the button now as the sections that came off have small links to the side of the letters now.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 22 September 2015, 18:58

Quote from: Gnasher on 22 September 2015, 18:49

Got a new start/stop button under warranty.

I'd cleaned the interior and (for the first time) rubbed a different direction over the button and the inner sections of the N just came off.

Looks like there is a new design for the button now as the sections that came off have small links to the side of the letters now.

Yeah I had the one in my GTI replaced within a year. The design on the replacement was the same but I believe they did eventually redesign it as you describe. The one in my R is the new style.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 23 September 2015, 22:55

Had another EPC light. I think I have found a common theme. Hammer the car (warm), then start a calm return journey and the EPC light comes on.

I came home from work today, and my parents are over for a visit (they now live 350 miles away). It's the first time my dad has seen my R. So I show it off a bit and give it a bit of welly. We get to Silverlink for a bit of shopping and the drive home is more sedate. The EPC light comes on.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 26 September 2015, 09:30

Got my car booked into Pulman Sunderland for Tuesday (EPC stuff) and I have a week off next week as I quit my job before getting the nod for a new job (a little brave/daft).

Picking up the wife's new Audi A1 1.6TDI Sport today. I did press the salesman yesterday about emissions concerns, asked if they could throw in a free gas mask as Audi seem to be doing nothing to placate nervy would-be customers.  :grin:

Looks like the salesman has clawed some of his discount back by manipulating the GFV downwards and the APR upwards (will they get a bigger cut from the finance company?). Typical APR is 6.5% on the website and the GFV on the model we're getting before any positive impact of out £1300 options is £9595. My quote (with an impeccable credit history and prior VW Audi finance history) is 7.6%, and personal GFV is £9060. Seems more than a bit sneaky to me. I haven't officially left my old job yet, taking accrued holidays in lieu of notice, so APR isn't affected by my quitting.

Not a bother, i'll be settling up on Monday within the 14 day cooling off period, so only £1.73 per day interest incurred.

So the R is probably going to get a month's break as I run in the A1 prior to the missus taking her test at the end of October.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 26 September 2015, 13:09

Good luck with the A1 pick up. Mind every new Audi should come with half a tank of fuel as per the brochure details.
All the best in your new job / quest / venture  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 26 September 2015, 17:32

Quote from: p3asa on 26 September 2015, 13:09

Good luck with the A1 pick up. Mind every new Audi should come with half a tank of fuel as per the brochure details.
All the best in your new job / quest / venture  :smiley:

p3asa: Almost 2/3 of a tank and a big bunch of flowers for the missus. Brought it home, gave it a proper G-Techniq W1 wash and then a coat of C2V3 all round - feels Teflon coated now.

So It's a Floret Silver metallic 1.6TDI Sport with Comfort pack (high beam assist, auto wipers/lights, cruise, autodimming rear view mirror, rear parking sensors) + front parking sensors + Hill Hold.

Only tiny gripe is that they left some clear plastic film panels on the car, in front of where the rear wheel arch flares out - the edge of that film will be a grit trap and it'll yellow over time - I need to get them to remove it next week from both sides.

Have a few pics with the Missus behind the wheel with a big grin on her face. That grin will soon be wiped off as I just drove her into Newcastle and dropped her off at the match (not expecting much from a game against Chelsea).

The 16 mile round trip was a little slow and congested and the car managed 56mpg on its first proper journey. First impressions are it is the most comfortable car of its size I have driven. The manual 5 speed box is very smooth, the tyre roar and wind noise is a lot higher than that of my R, but that's not unexpected on a car of this size.

Was surprised to see a lack of spare tyre - a bottle of gunk, a compressor and the battery where I was expecting the spare wheel to be. Need to ensure I always yank the handbrake on when I park up. The radio presets were a little fiddly to set up, but the MMI is easier to navigate once they're in there than VW's touch screen.

A nice touch was plastic covers to the cut out parts of the carpet floor near the seat runners - as someone who has their seat back one notch from the furthest point back, I always find the visible cut-outs on the VW to look a little cheap.

Pics:-

(http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j381/monkeyhanger710/NOXY_1.jpg) (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/monkeyhanger710/media/NOXY_1.jpg.html)

(http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j381/monkeyhanger710/P9261569.jpg) (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/monkeyhanger710/media/P9261569.jpg.html)

(http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j381/monkeyhanger710/P9261568.jpg) (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/monkeyhanger710/media/P9261568.jpg.html)

(http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j381/monkeyhanger710/P9261567_1.jpg) (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/monkeyhanger710/media/P9261567_1.jpg.html)

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Pinky1959 on 26 September 2015, 18:25

That's two very nice cars you have there! !  .
When is the new R BEAST arriving ?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Pinky1959 on 26 September 2015, 18:31

Quote from: Pinky1959 on 26 September 2015, 18:25

That's two very nice cars you have there! !  .
When is the new R BEAST arriving ?

Sorry Booth I didn't realise this was on another thread.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 26 September 2015, 22:27

Funky little A1 there MH (or should I say Mrs MH?), fingers crossed it doesn't have annoying electrical issues like your other steed. Congrats anyway and I love the front plate!  :grin:

Fingers crossed the new new job comes off ok, you really really didn't like the one you've just quit did you?!!
Bon chance.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 26 September 2015, 23:05

Monkeyhanger - looks like a very happy missus you have there! Nice car too, looks great in silver, can't recall seeing any A1s in silver before.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 26 September 2015, 23:11

Quote from: Watts on 26 September 2015, 23:05

Monkeyhanger - looks like a very happy missus you have there! Nice car too, looks great in silver, can't recall seeing any A1s in silver before.

Nope, they all seem to be in the free colours - solid black or white, around these parts at least.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 26 September 2015, 23:19

Quote from: Exonian on 26 September 2015, 22:27

Funky little A1 there MH (or should I say Mrs MH?), fingers crossed it doesn't have annoying electrical issues like your other steed. Congrats anyway and I love the front plate!  :grin:

Fingers crossed the new new job comes off ok, you really really didn't like the one you've just quit did you?!!
Bon chance.

The new job is back in my field of expertise - Pharmaceutical QA. The old job I hated from day 1, but was told it would get better as they were going through the summer holiday period where all the regular workforce were forced to take holiday and work was covered by the absolute bottom of the barrel of agency temps. Being Quality Manager at a place where no-one cares about Quality (they make plastic food trays - the ones you typically see housing ready meals and ready made mash etc) was a frustrating task, and the place was woefully understaffed. I resigned on Monday morning to concentrate on looking for a job and an hour later, the Danes were over (it is a Danish company, owned by a Swedish venture capital company) with their new CEO to sack my boss (the plant manager) due to pure coincidence. They asked me if I wanted to rescind my resignation and stay in light of her dismissal and I declined. An interview i'd had last Friday came through and paid off - I start a week on Monday. Next week i'll be ripping the stairs carpet out, glossing up the woodwork and getting a new carpet fitted - Fun! :sick:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 26 September 2015, 23:33

Onwards and upwards MH, and a productive week ahead!
I'm sure you'll have a few ales to get over your hard labour!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 27 September 2015, 00:41

Congratulations on the new car MH.
The plastic you are talking about, are you sure that's not the stone guard?
A lot of 3 door cars have these as standard.

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?6852396-Protective-film-on-rear-doors-and-around-wheel-well-Remove-it

Its not on my wife's 5 door A1 but on my daughters friends 3 door A1.
My boy has it on his 5 door Suzuki Swift and to be honest it doesn't collect that much grit or indeed has yellowed over the last 8 years.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 27 September 2015, 08:59

Quote from: p3asa on 27 September 2015, 00:41

Congratulations on the new car MH.
The plastic you are talking about, are you sure that's not the stone guard?
A lot of 3 door cars have these as standard.

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?6852396-Protective-film-on-rear-doors-and-around-wheel-well-Remove-it

Its not on my wife's 5 door A1 but on my daughters friends 3 door A1.
My boy has it on his 5 door Suzuki Swift and to be honest it doesn't collect that much grit or indeed has yellowed over the last 8 years.

p3asa: That's the stuff. It's noticeable up close and I can't imagine it looking pristine over time. I'd rather take it off and protect those edges with the fitment of mudguards.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 27 September 2015, 09:53

Quote from: Pinky1959 on 26 September 2015, 18:31

Quote from: Pinky1959 on 26 September 2015, 18:25

That's two very nice cars you have there! !  .
When is the new R BEAST arriving ?

Sorry Booth I didn't realise this was on another thread.

Was this meant for me?  It was on this thread so thanks Pinky.

R BEAST being collected on Weds!  Taken the day off work so I can take it out for a play.  :laugh:

Back to latest topic....

The A1 is a really smart.  Perfect nifty little car for a new driver. :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 27 September 2015, 10:20

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 27 September 2015, 08:59

Quote from: p3asa on 27 September 2015, 00:41

Congratulations on the new car MH.
The plastic you are talking about, are you sure that's not the stone guard?
A lot of 3 door cars have these as standard.

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?6852396-Protective-film-on-rear-doors-and-around-wheel-well-Remove-it

Its not on my wife's 5 door A1 but on my daughters friends 3 door A1.
My boy has it on his 5 door Suzuki Swift and to be honest it doesn't collect that much grit or indeed has yellowed over the last 8 years.

p3asa: That's the stuff. It's noticeable up close and I can't imagine it looking pristine over time. I'd rather take it off and protect those edges with the fitment of mudguards.

The mk7 Golf 3 doors have this film too, near the rear edge of the door opening.
Yes, after a mucky winter it does attract grit and yes, I'd remove it too.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 27 September 2015, 23:12

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 27 September 2015, 08:59

Quote from: p3asa on 27 September 2015, 00:41

Congratulations on the new car MH.
The plastic you are talking about, are you sure that's not the stone guard?
A lot of 3 door cars have these as standard.

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?6852396-Protective-film-on-rear-doors-and-around-wheel-well-Remove-it

Its not on my wife's 5 door A1 but on my daughters friends 3 door A1.
My boy has it on his 5 door Suzuki Swift and to be honest it doesn't collect that much grit or indeed has yellowed over the last 8 years.

p3asa: That's the stuff. It's noticeable up close and I can't imagine it looking pristine over time. I'd rather take it off and protect those edges with the fitment of mudguards.

I'd ask about the anti perforation warranty before removing any film. Knowing how they like to wriggle out of things!!
Personally I'd leave it or have a look at other 3 door A1's a few years old and see what you think.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 28 September 2015, 11:43

Quote from: p3asa on 27 September 2015, 23:12

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 27 September 2015, 08:59

Quote from: p3asa on 27 September 2015, 00:41

Congratulations on the new car MH.
The plastic you are talking about, are you sure that's not the stone guard?
A lot of 3 door cars have these as standard.

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?6852396-Protective-film-on-rear-doors-and-around-wheel-well-Remove-it

Its not on my wife's 5 door A1 but on my daughters friends 3 door A1.
My boy has it on his 5 door Suzuki Swift and to be honest it doesn't collect that much grit or indeed has yellowed over the last 8 years.

p3asa: That's the stuff. It's noticeable up close and I can't imagine it looking pristine over time. I'd rather take it off and protect those edges with the fitment of mudguards.

I'd ask about the anti perforation warranty before removing any film. Knowing how they like to wriggle out of things!!
Personally I'd leave it or have a look at other 3 door A1's a few years old and see what you think.

I'm getting mudflaps (£63 the set of 4 from my local TPS) and will have the supplying garage remove the film. If there's no stonechips in that area that would be covered by the film they cannot wriggle out of an antiperforation warranty (they might try  :wink:).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 28 September 2015, 21:43

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 26 September 2015, 09:30

..... as I quit my job ......

Is the sodding Tyne Tunnel involved in your new commute? For all our sakes, I bloody well hope not.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 29 September 2015, 07:34

Quote from: am1w on 28 September 2015, 21:43

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 26 September 2015, 09:30

..... as I quit my job ......

Is the sodding Tyne Tunnel involved in your new commute? For all our sakes, I bloody well hope not.

Nope, about the same journey length (20 miles), but basically following the mouth of the Tyne 20 miles inland.

I will be heading through the Tyne Tunnel today to go to Pulman Sunderland and have them investigate my 2 instances of EPC lighting since the first one that got wiped when the ACC was replaced. Hoping Sunderland branch will be more Proactive than Durham. Sunderland is half the distance, Durham was handy for my old commute.
DIY the rest of the week for a new stair carpet arriving Friday.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: davedodd on 29 September 2015, 10:25

What have I done today? Taken my 1 week old GTI to have the transport pucks removed from the front left suspension unit. Feckin' idiots!!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 29 September 2015, 12:59

Quote from: davedodd on 29 September 2015, 10:25

What have I done today? Taken my 1 week old GTI to have the transport pucks removed from the front left suspension unit. Feckin' idiots!!!

For God's sake!  Are dealerships STILL missing this!!!  :angry:

First thing on my list to check when I collect my R tommorow.   

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 29 September 2015, 14:44

Quote from: davedodd on 29 September 2015, 10:25

What have I done today? Taken my 1 week old GTI to have the transport pucks removed from the front left suspension unit. Feckin' idiots!!!

You'll probably need new suspension mount bearings as they'll have taken a battering from the pucks. Mine were missed on my Sep 13 GTD.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: davedodd on 29 September 2015, 16:03

I've been assured that as it's only done 300 miles it will be okay. I have however, asked for it to be noted on my service history so that should any suspension fault occur on that corner in the future then I won't be paying for it.
Can't believe this still happens.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 29 September 2015, 17:35

Quote from: davedodd on 29 September 2015, 16:03

I've been assured that as it's only done 300 miles it will be okay. I have however, asked for it to be noted on my service history so that should any suspension fault occur on that corner in the future then I won't be paying for it.
Can't believe this still happens.

Mine had done less than that and they were buggered. A weeks driving, or about 200 miles at the time. If it doesn't feel right after their removal then get it back in. You might have to go to another dealership to get a warranty claim rather than the dealership paying for it out of their own pocket because they didn't remove them at PDI.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 29 September 2015, 17:49

My R is staying at Pulman Sunderland overnight. I was there about 2 hours in case they were going to scan and perform some quick fix. When it was clear they'd be working on it most of the day, I got a lift to the Shields ferry in their GTD Estate.

Their master tech seems more willing to fix than anyone at the Durham branch, and got stuck into mine as soon as it arrived - he apparently came 4th in the country in some assessment of master techs. Early indications are that their the EMU is buggered or there are some serious wiring issues - it will be connected to Das Vaterland for remote deep analysis in Germany tomorrow. I think they found more wrong than the lights on the dash have indicated to me. My stop-start was not working on the way there today, but I didn't get any MFD indication that it wasn't being allowed to work (the "A" with a slash through it was not showing).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MXResonance on 29 September 2015, 18:42

Quote from: Booth11 on 29 September 2015, 12:59

Quote from: davedodd on 29 September 2015, 10:25

What have I done today? Taken my 1 week old GTI to have the transport pucks removed from the front left suspension unit. Feckin' idiots!!!

For God's sake!  Are dealerships STILL missing this!!!  :angry:

First thing on my list to check when I collect my R tommorow.

Here is a good link showing you how to check the pucks on GTI/R

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?6978296-Quick-Guide-to-Remove-Strut-Pucks

Photos for quick browsing -

(http://i.imgur.com/12CVYJy.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/Xt6YpJs.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/wO9eYfd.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 29 September 2015, 19:57

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 29 September 2015, 17:49

My R is staying at Pulman Sunderland overnight. I was there about 2 hours in case they were going to scan and perform some quick fix. When it was clear they'd be working on it most of the day, I got a lift to the Shields ferry in their GTD Estate.

Their master tech seems more willing to fix than anyone at the Durham branch, and got stuck into mine as soon as it arrived - he apparently came 4th in the country in some assessment of master techs. Early indications are that their the EMU is buggered or there are some serious wiring issues - it will be connected to Das Vaterland for remote deep analysis in Germany tomorrow. I think they found more wrong than the lights on the dash have indicated to me. My stop-start was not working on the way there today, but I didn't get any MFD indication that it wasn't being allowed to work (the "A" with a slash through it was not showing).

Matt is the master tech at Sunderland a guy called Barclay? Very tall big fella.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 29 September 2015, 20:11

Quote from: MXResonance on 29 September 2015, 18:42

Quote from: Booth11 on 29 September 2015, 12:59

Quote from: davedodd on 29 September 2015, 10:25

What have I done today? Taken my 1 week old GTI to have the transport pucks removed from the front left suspension unit. Feckin' idiots!!!

For God's sake!  Are dealerships STILL missing this!!!  :angry:

First thing on my list to check when I collect my R tommorow.

Here is a good link showing you how to check the pucks on GTI/R

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?6978296-Quick-Guide-to-Remove-Strut-Pucks

Photos for quick browsing -

(http://i.imgur.com/12CVYJy.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/Xt6YpJs.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/wO9eYfd.jpg)

Cheers MX.  Very useful.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 29 September 2015, 21:47

Quote from: mcmaddy on 29 September 2015, 19:57

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 29 September 2015, 17:49

My R is staying at Pulman Sunderland overnight. I was there about 2 hours in case they were going to scan and perform some quick fix. When it was clear they'd be working on it most of the day, I got a lift to the Shields ferry in their GTD Estate.

Their master tech seems more willing to fix than anyone at the Durham branch, and got stuck into mine as soon as it arrived - he apparently came 4th in the country in some assessment of master techs. Early indications are that their the EMU is buggered or there are some serious wiring issues - it will be connected to Das Vaterland for remote deep analysis in Germany tomorrow. I think they found more wrong than the lights on the dash have indicated to me. My stop-start was not working on the way there today, but I didn't get any MFD indication that it wasn't being allowed to work (the "A" with a slash through it was not showing).

Matt is the master tech at Sunderland a guy called Barclay? Very tall big fella.

Aye, that's him - hard to forget a name like that.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 30 September 2015, 06:55

He's always been excellent when I've been to Sunderland.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 30 September 2015, 11:34

Das Vaterland has spoken, my R needs a new turbo.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 30 September 2015, 11:54

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 30 September 2015, 11:34

Das Vaterland has spoken, my R needs a new turbo.

Tell them you want cash and put it towards a TTE450, be rude not to  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 30 September 2015, 15:51

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 30 September 2015, 11:34

Das Vaterland has spoken, my R needs a new turbo.

Have you broken it already ?  :grin: I hope you'll be informing Durham service that they've missed a rather important failure.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 September 2015, 17:09

Picked it up!   

After an 8 month wait, picked up my new R this morning.  Efficient, no frills handover at JCB Medway, suited me fine.

Formalities over, started it up and off we went.  Only driven 50 miles so far, but, it's THE BEST first 50 miles in any car I've ever had.  Awesome and exhilarating!!!  It's on another level compared to my Mk6 GTI.  8 months wait melted away with every mile.  Oh, and shod with Conti 5P's!  The R and I are going to have fun.....and then some!

Here's  few pics, after I gave it a quick wash.  I'd asked JCB not to wash or prep it and they duly complied.  In fact it was filthy, lol.  Needs a proper detail but all in good time.

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/726/21848397751_e73a48e434_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/zhEKsX)

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5765/21650765510_b77b188996_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/yZcQhw)

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/771/21216039884_fa0a76dcfc_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/yjMKv7)

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5705/21650763920_f5b8b8febb_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/yZcPP7)

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5797/21650930798_8c760287f1_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/yZdFqj)

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/680/21848382871_16ff968a54_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/zhEF3p)

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5634/21217744493_485cd2507d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/yjWudV)

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5674/21826932422_d62a27799a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/zfLJz5)

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/645/21216041224_f0fdfc1b66_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/yjMKUd)

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/662/21826934062_e30e37da86_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/zfLK4m)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ajmoir36 on 30 September 2015, 17:13

Fantastic glad you are happy with it, I remember talking to you just after I had purchased mine. Did you tried in the old mk6 Ed35?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 30 September 2015, 17:18

Wow Rebecca, I didn't realise your car had finally landed - I'd stopped following all the "Build progress" threads a while ago  :laugh:

It looks stunning, you must be delighted/relieved! Congrats!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GatsbyIII on 30 September 2015, 17:22

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 September 2015, 17:09

Picked it up!   

After an 8 month wait, picked up my new R this morning.  Efficient, no frills handover at JCB Medway, suited me fine.

Formalities over, started it up and off we went.  Only driven 50 miles so far, but, it's THE BEST first 50 miles in any car I've ever had.  Awesome and exhilarating!!!  It's on another level compared to my Mk6 GTI.  8 months wait melted away with every mile.  Oh, and shod with Conti 5P's!  The R and I are going to have fun.....and then some!

Here's  few pics, after I gave it a quick wash.  I'd asked JCB not to wash or prep it and they duly complied.  In fact it was filthy, lol.  Needs a proper detail but all in good time.

Stunning. S-weeeeeet... :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: Have (lotsa) fun... :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 September 2015, 17:25

Quote from: ajmoir36 on 30 September 2015, 17:13

Fantastic glad you are happy with it, I remember talking to you just after I had purchased mine. Did you tried in the old mk6 Ed35?

Thanks ajmoir.  It's only day 1, but love it!!!

My Mk6 wasn't an Ed35, just a bog standard GTI with Glendales.  No I didn't trade it.  I sold it earlier this month to Norman (Nor), a member on this forum.  It is now having a lovely life in Glasgow.  In fact there's a recent thread in the Mk6 section showing it amidst some stunning north Scottish scenery, wearing a nice new set of Monza Shadow's which used to belong to another forum member, Asker (am1w).  It's a small world!  :laugh:

Norman is enjoying his new Mk6 GTI and I'm enjoying my new Mk7 R.  Happy days all round.  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ajmoir36 on 30 September 2015, 17:28

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 September 2015, 17:25

Quote from: ajmoir36 on 30 September 2015, 17:13

Fantastic glad you are happy with it, I remember talking to you just after I had purchased mine. Did you tried in the old mk6 Ed35?

Thanks ajmoir.  It's only day 1, but love it!!!

My Mk6 wasn't an Ed35, just a bog standard GTI with Glendales.  No I didn't trade it.  I sold it earlier this month to Norman (Nor), a member on this forum.  It is now having a lovely life in Glasgow.  In fact there's a recent thread in the Mk6 section showing it amidst some stunning north Scottish scenery, wearing a nice new set of Monza Shadow's which used to belong to another forum member, Asker (am1w).  It's a small world!  :laugh:

Norman is enjoying his new Mk6 GTI and I'm enjoying my new Mk7 R.  Happy days all round.  :cool:

Ah yes I forgot it wasn't an Ed35, the R will seem much faster than the standard GTI. Its good to see your old cars go to new loving homes too. I keep an eye out for my old GTD, but never see it anywhere.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Bungleaio on 30 September 2015, 17:35

R looks amazing, enjoy it you've been very patient waiting for it.

Cracking day for collection too.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 30 September 2015, 17:37

Congratulations on your new arrival Booth! Looks stunning, and that was just a quick wash?! I've much to learn. Have fun!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: AndyG on 30 September 2015, 17:44

Congrats it looks stunning!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 30 September 2015, 17:48

Congratulations Booth, it looks stunning!! What a long wait you have had to endure. I'm sure you'll have many many miles of happy motoring.  :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 30 September 2015, 17:56

That looks fantastic Rebecca. Well worth the wait. Any pictures of the interior?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MXResonance on 30 September 2015, 18:38

What a long day!

But I have picked up the new GTI  :laugh:

I will be posting up a more in depth review in the next couple of days and starting a build thread for all the little tweaks and mods I have planned for it; but for now lots of pictures below!

(http://i.imgur.com/BxsyvGb.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/4re1cKH.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/r8VBP66.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/wTJIITH.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/93CUphO.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/ySMG039.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/VFkdvej.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/7mfrppm.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/aRX0KG6.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/8fzLgFL.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: TwoSheds on 30 September 2015, 18:39

Great Booth and I do like that purposeful stance from the rear.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: AndyG on 30 September 2015, 18:59

They are like buses these new Golf's today,two at once.Another fine example.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 30 September 2015, 19:13

GTI in white looks  :cool:. Look forward to your review MXResonance. Enjoy....... :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Bungleaio on 30 September 2015, 19:14

Nice GTI MXR, thats the first one I've seen with the factory tint and it looks great, as far as I can see it's not too dark and all the heating wires are invisible too :D

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Bungleaio on 30 September 2015, 19:20

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 September 2015, 17:09

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And that is why Black is the best colour!!! (http://emoticoner.com/files/emoticons/smiley_faces/dribble-smiley-face.gif) (http://emoticoner.com/files/emoticons/smiley_faces/dribble-smiley-face.gif) (http://emoticoner.com/files/emoticons/smiley_faces/dribble-smiley-face.gif) (http://emoticoner.com/files/emoticons/smiley_faces/dribble-smiley-face.gif) (http://emoticoner.com/files/emoticons/smiley_faces/dribble-smiley-face.gif)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 September 2015, 19:29

Quote from: JoeGTI on 30 September 2015, 17:18

Wow Rebecca, I didn't realise your car had finally landed - I'd stopped following all the "Build progress" threads a while ago  :laugh:

It looks stunning, you must be delighted/relieved! Congrats!

e

Thanks Joe.  :smiley:  Yeah I guess once you get the car, the build thread becomes a distant memory.  :laugh:

It's been a hell of a wait, but just driving it for the few miles I've managed today, tells me it's been well worth it.  I even like the soundaktor at the moment, but probably not for too long, lol.   

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 September 2015, 19:35

Quote from: GatsbyIII on 30 September 2015, 17:22

Stunning. S-weeeeeet... :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: Have (lotsa) fun... :whistle:

Cheers Gatsby.  :smiley:  It was worth the epic wait.

Hopefully you'll be smiling from ear to ear too, soon enough.  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 30 September 2015, 19:44

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 September 2015, 19:29

Quote from: JoeGTI on 30 September 2015, 17:18

Wow Rebecca, I didn't realise your car had finally landed - I'd stopped following all the "Build progress" threads a while ago  :laugh:

It looks stunning, you must be delighted/relieved! Congrats!

e

Thanks Joe.  :smiley:  Yeah I guess once you get the car, the build thread becomes a distant memory.  :laugh:

It's been a hell of a wait, but just driving it for the few miles I've managed today, tells me it's been well worth it.  I even like the soundaktor at the moment, but probably not for too long, lol.

I initially thought the fake noise was too much but maybe I've got used to it, it doesn't bother me now! I thought it was making interior trim vibrate too but I don't notice that now either. Maybe it just settled in a bit or something. I often stick it in Race mode now but I do find Sport (S) in the DSG too severe.... So I'd usually use the paddles myself and change up manually.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 September 2015, 19:48

Quote from: Bungleaio on 30 September 2015, 17:35

R looks amazing, enjoy it you've been very patient waiting for it.

Cracking day for collection too.

Great day to collect it.  Sun shining, perfect.  :cool:

Quote from: Watts on 30 September 2015, 17:37

Congratulations on your new arrival Booth! Looks stunning, and that was just a quick wash?! I've much to learn. Have fun!

I will, thanks.   :smiley:  A very quick wash it was.  It needs a good decontamination and full protection, but will have to wait a couple weeks till I can dedicate the time to it. 

Dealer had done as instructed and just peeled off the transport stickers.  Even still had the numbers and writing all over the windscreen and remnants of labels stuck to it.  There lots of glue still on it. Had to drive home with like that.  But worth it as the paintwork is virgin and free from swirls/scratches.  :cool:

Quote from: AndyG on 30 September 2015, 17:44

Congrats it looks stunning!

Cheers Andy.  I'm thrilled with it.  :smiley:

Quote from: CraigW on 30 September 2015, 17:48

Congratulations Booth, it looks stunning!! What a long wait you have had to endure. I'm sure you'll have many many miles of happy motoring.  :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:

Cheers Craig.  Worth the wait, without a doubt!  :smiley:

Quote from: SRGTD on 30 September 2015, 17:56

That looks fantastic Rebecca. Well worth the wait. Any pictures of the interior?

Cheers SRGTD.  :smiley:  No pics of interior yet as it needs a good clean.  Was very dusty.  I can see that the piano gloss trim is going to be keeping me busy, lol.  A challenge I accept with relish.   :laugh:

Will post some pics of the interior once it's had a good clean.  :smiley:

Quote from: TwoSheds on 30 September 2015, 18:39

Great Booth and I do like that purposeful stance from the rear.

Cheers TwoSheds.  :smiley:  No regrets about the black, it is very purposeful and liking the brushed sliver mirrors and lip which lift it just enough, without adding 'bling'.  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 September 2015, 19:53

Quote from: MXResonance on 30 September 2015, 18:38

What a long day!

But I have picked up the new GTI  :laugh:

I will be posting up a more in depth review in the next couple of days and starting a build thread for all the little tweaks and mods I have planned for it; but for now lots of pictures below!

(http://i.imgur.com/BxsyvGb.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/4re1cKH.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/r8VBP66.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/wTJIITH.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/93CUphO.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/ySMG039.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/VFkdvej.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/7mfrppm.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/aRX0KG6.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/8fzLgFL.jpg)

Awesome MX. :cool: Your GTI is so beautiful in white.  Congratulations.  Hope you love yours as much as I love mine!  How was the handover?  Everything you expected? 

Look forward to hearing your thoughts on it.  Similarly, I will post up some thoughts in due course once I've had a chance to settle behind the wheel and get to know it a little better.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 September 2015, 20:02

Quote from: Bungleaio on 30 September 2015, 19:20

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 September 2015, 17:09

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And that is why Black is the best colour!!! (http://emoticoner.com/files/emoticons/smiley_faces/dribble-smiley-face.gif) (http://emoticoner.com/files/emoticons/smiley_faces/dribble-smiley-face.gif) (http://emoticoner.com/files/emoticons/smiley_faces/dribble-smiley-face.gif) (http://emoticoner.com/files/emoticons/smiley_faces/dribble-smiley-face.gif) (http://emoticoner.com/files/emoticons/smiley_faces/dribble-smiley-face.gif)

I concur!  :laugh:

Reflections don't get any better than DBP.  Just wait till I've detailed and smothered it in my favourite carnauba wax!  :laugh:  :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 September 2015, 20:09

Quote from: JoeGTI on 30 September 2015, 19:44

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 September 2015, 19:29

Quote from: JoeGTI on 30 September 2015, 17:18

Wow Rebecca, I didn't realise your car had finally landed - I'd stopped following all the "Build progress" threads a while ago  :laugh:

It looks stunning, you must be delighted/relieved! Congrats!

e

Thanks Joe.  :smiley:  Yeah I guess once you get the car, the build thread becomes a distant memory.  :laugh:

It's been a hell of a wait, but just driving it for the few miles I've managed today, tells me it's been well worth it.  I even like the soundaktor at the moment, but probably not for too long, lol.

I initially thought the fake noise was too much but maybe I've got used to it, it doesn't bother me now! I thought it was making interior trim vibrate too but I don't notice that now either. Maybe it just settled in a bit or something. I often stick it in Race mode now but I do find Sport (S) in the DSG too severe.... So I'd usually use the paddles myself and change up manually.

I'm liking the fake sound at the moment, but it is the 'honeymoon period' so that might wear off.  In fact I'm almost sure it will.  But in this MiBII in Individual mode you can set interior engine noise to either Sport; Normal or Eco.  Haven't tried it in Eco yet but presumably that turns it down.  Will give that a go tomorrow. 

DSG Sport is always a bit severe.  Hangs onto the gears too long before changing up.  I mainly used it in my old car when I was driving alone as otherwise passengers start giving you puzzling sideways glances, lol.  Did try that today but put it back into normal drive mode.

One thing I must STOP doing is fiddling with the controls/mode selections whilst driving in traffic, otherwise my R might not be in one piece for very long.  :whistle: :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: phope on 30 September 2015, 20:17

Very nice R - enjoy :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Blackmass on 30 September 2015, 20:33

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 September 2015, 20:02

Quote from: Bungleaio on 30 September 2015, 19:20

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 September 2015, 17:09

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(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5705/21650763920_f5b8b8febb_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/yZcPP7)

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And that is why Black is the best colour!!! (http://emoticoner.com/files/emoticons/smiley_faces/dribble-smiley-face.gif) (http://emoticoner.com/files/emoticons/smiley_faces/dribble-smiley-face.gif) (http://emoticoner.com/files/emoticons/smiley_faces/dribble-smiley-face.gif) (http://emoticoner.com/files/emoticons/smiley_faces/dribble-smiley-face.gif) (http://emoticoner.com/files/emoticons/smiley_faces/dribble-smiley-face.gif)

I concur!  :laugh:

Reflections don't get any better than DBP.  Just wait till I've detailed and smothered it in my favourite carnauba wax!  :laugh:  :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:

Congratulations Rebecca it looks stunning....and very mean!
It looks amazing now. I can't wait to see what it looks like after you've detailed it. Enjoy! :-)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 30 September 2015, 20:35

Quote from: MXResonance on 30 September 2015, 18:38

What a long day!

But I have picked up the new GTI  :laugh:

I will be posting up a more in depth review in the next couple of days and starting a build thread for all the little tweaks and mods I have planned for it; but for now lots of pictures below!

(http://i.imgur.com/BxsyvGb.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/4re1cKH.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/r8VBP66.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/wTJIITH.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/93CUphO.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/ySMG039.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/VFkdvej.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/7mfrppm.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/aRX0KG6.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/8fzLgFL.jpg)

That looks fantastic! GTIs do look good in white (although I am biased towards red :smiley:). Looking forward to your thoughts and what mods you will go for. Mine is still completely standard except for all the dust and dirt all over :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 September 2015, 20:41

Quote from: phope on 30 September 2015, 20:17

Very nice R - enjoy :)

Cheers phone.  Enjoying already!  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: seabrook132 on 30 September 2015, 20:42

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 September 2015, 17:09

Picked it up!   

After an 8 month wait, picked up my new R this morning.  Efficient, no frills handover at JCB Medway, suited me fine.

Formalities over, started it up and off we went.  Only driven 50 miles so far, but, it's THE BEST first 50 miles in any car I've ever had.  Awesome and exhilarating!!!  It's on another level compared to my Mk6 GTI.  8 months wait melted away with every mile.  Oh, and shod with Conti 5P's!  The R and I are going to have fun.....and then some!

Here's  few pics, after I gave it a quick wash.  I'd asked JCB not to wash or prep it and they duly complied.  In fact it was filthy, lol.  Needs a proper detail but all in good time.

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/726/21848397751_e73a48e434_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/zhEKsX)

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5765/21650765510_b77b188996_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/yZcQhw)

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/771/21216039884_fa0a76dcfc_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/yjMKv7)

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5705/21650763920_f5b8b8febb_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/yZcPP7)

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5797/21650930798_8c760287f1_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/yZdFqj)

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/680/21848382871_16ff968a54_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/zhEF3p)

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5634/21217744493_485cd2507d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/yjWudV)

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5674/21826932422_d62a27799a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/zfLJz5)

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/645/21216041224_f0fdfc1b66_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/yjMKUd)

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/662/21826934062_e30e37da86_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/zfLK4m)

Glad to see you finally have your long awaited arrival Rebecca! It looks just as fantastic as I knew it would. Look forward to seeing a lot more of it in the detailing section soon ;)

Enjoy your new wheels!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 30 September 2015, 20:43

Quote from: mcmaddy on 30 September 2015, 15:51

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 30 September 2015, 11:34

Das Vaterland has spoken, my R needs a new turbo.

Have you broken it already ?  :grin: I hope you'll be informing Durham service that they've missed a rather important failure.

Sunderland branch seem head and shoulders above Durham experiences.

It was deserted on the sales side in the 2  hours I was there. Hangover from the recent NOx scandal or perhaps no-one looks onto buying a new VW on an early Tuesday morning?

I wonder how quickly that turbo would have failed if I had put a box on it?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 September 2015, 20:45

Quote from: Blackmass on 30 September 2015, 20:33

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 September 2015, 20:02

Quote from: Bungleaio on 30 September 2015, 19:20

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 September 2015, 17:09

Snip

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And that is why Black is the best colour!!! (http://emoticoner.com/files/emoticons/smiley_faces/dribble-smiley-face.gif) (http://emoticoner.com/files/emoticons/smiley_faces/dribble-smiley-face.gif) (http://emoticoner.com/files/emoticons/smiley_faces/dribble-smiley-face.gif) (http://emoticoner.com/files/emoticons/smiley_faces/dribble-smiley-face.gif) (http://emoticoner.com/files/emoticons/smiley_faces/dribble-smiley-face.gif)

I concur!  :laugh:

Reflections don't get any better than DBP.  Just wait till I've detailed and smothered it in my favourite carnauba wax!  :laugh:  :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:

Congratulations Rebecca it looks stunning....and very mean!
It looks amazing now. I can't wait to see what it looks like after you've detailed it. Enjoy! :-)

Thanks Rob.  :smiley:  Can't wait to detail it but will have to as it's a couple weeks before I can find the time.  :angry:  Will no doubt post a few piccies up in the Detailing Section as things progress.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 September 2015, 20:47

Quote from: seabrook132 on 30 September 2015, 20:42

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 September 2015, 17:09

Picked it up!   

After an 8 month wait, picked up my new R this morning.  Efficient, no frills handover at JCB Medway, suited me fine.

Formalities over, started it up and off we went.  Only driven 50 miles so far, but, it's THE BEST first 50 miles in any car I've ever had.  Awesome and exhilarating!!!  It's on another level compared to my Mk6 GTI.  8 months wait melted away with every mile.  Oh, and shod with Conti 5P's!  The R and I are going to have fun.....and then some!

Here's  few pics, after I gave it a quick wash.  I'd asked JCB not to wash or prep it and they duly complied.  In fact it was filthy, lol.  Needs a proper detail but all in good time.

Glad to see you finally have your long awaited arrival Rebecca! It looks just as fantastic as I knew it would. Look forward to seeing a lot more of it in the detailing section soon ;)

Enjoy your new wheels!

Cheers Dan.  :smiley:

Loving it already!  See you over in the Detailing Section as you know I'll be giving it lots of TLC!  :whistle: :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 30 September 2015, 20:53

I was wondering if the R would look a big plain in DBP, without the fogs and that but wow. Looks stunning Booth, can't wait to see it properly detailed in the detailing section.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 30 September 2015, 20:56

Booth11:

You got the Contis - result. VAG seem to have an odd mix of tyres lately, the wife's new A1 came on Hankook rubber.

Just be easy on the turbo!  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 September 2015, 20:57

Quote from: KyleB on 30 September 2015, 20:53

I was wondering if the R would look a big plain in DBP, without the fogs and that but wow. Looks stunning Booth, can't wait to see it properly detailed in the detailing section.

Cheers Kyle.  :smiley:

I was wondering the same thing for 8 months, but did have faith that it wouldn't.  Even like the brushed chrome lip and mirror which does add something to DBP but not so much that it looks too blingy.  Very glad I choose DBP.....again!  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 September 2015, 21:02

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 30 September 2015, 20:56

Booth11:

You got the Contis - result. VAG seem to have an odd mix of tyres lately, the wife's new A1 came on Hankook rubber.

Just be easy on the turbo!  :whistle:

Tyres were the first thing I checked as I was crouching down to check the transport pucks were out.  :laugh:  Very happy to have Contis, but a tiny part of me did want to try out Michelin PSS, maybe in 13K miles!!

Now what have you been doing to your R to destroy the turbo so quickly.   :whistle: :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 30 September 2015, 21:24

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 September 2015, 21:02

Now what have you been doing to your R to destroy the turbo so quickly.   :whistle: :laugh:

I wish I had been treating it mean to explain it's lack of longevity, perhaps that ignored wastegate ringing was actually turbo blades or similar hitting off housing - seems crazy to me that metal on metal scraping noises can be considered normal. Metal on metal = wear.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 30 September 2015, 21:32

Looks great Rebecca and it's still September too !!
Looking forward to seeing the photos after it has been pampered  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 September 2015, 21:35

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 30 September 2015, 21:24

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 September 2015, 21:02

Now what have you been doing to your R to destroy the turbo so quickly.   :whistle: :laugh:

I wish I had been treating it mean to explain it's lack of longevity, perhaps that ignored wastegate ringing was actually turbo blades or similar hitting off housing - seems crazy to me that metal on metal scraping noises can be considered normal. Metal on metal = wear.

Maybe I won't bother 'babying' mine at first then. 

New turbo on order?

Mrs MH still enjoying her nifty new A1?  Wish I'd had such a nice first car rather than the Austin Metro I had the shame to drive.  :embarrassed:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jimble on 30 September 2015, 21:37

Fantastic Rebecca!!! I'm so pleased it seems the wait has been worth it, it looks superb after one of your quick washes and no doubt will be one of if not the best kept example on the forum!

Congratulations!!! :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: am1w on 30 September 2015, 21:39

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 September 2015, 17:09

Picked it up!   

After an 8 month wait, picked up my new R this morning.  Efficient, no frills handover at JCB Medway, suited me fine.

Formalities over, started it up and off we went.  Only driven 50 miles so far, but, it's THE BEST first 50 miles in any car I've ever had.  Awesome and exhilarating!!!  It's on another level compared to my Mk6 GTI.  8 months wait melted away with every mile.  Oh, and shod with Conti 5P's!  The R and I are going to have fun.....and then some!

Here's  few pics, after I gave it a quick wash.  I'd asked JCB not to wash or prep it and they duly complied.  In fact it was filthy, lol.  Needs a proper detail but all in good time.

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/726/21848397751_e73a48e434_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/zhEKsX)

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5765/21650765510_b77b188996_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/yZcQhw)

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/771/21216039884_fa0a76dcfc_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/yjMKv7)

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5705/21650763920_f5b8b8febb_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/yZcPP7)

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5797/21650930798_8c760287f1_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/yZdFqj)

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/680/21848382871_16ff968a54_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/zhEF3p)

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5634/21217744493_485cd2507d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/yjWudV)

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5674/21826932422_d62a27799a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/zfLJz5)

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/645/21216041224_f0fdfc1b66_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/yjMKUd)

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/662/21826934062_e30e37da86_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/zfLK4m)

CONGRATULATIONS.
Your car is the best R I have seen, bar none. Perfect R for perfect Rebecca.  :kiss:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 September 2015, 21:40

Quote from: JB GTI on 30 September 2015, 21:32

Looks great Rebecca and it's still September too !!
Looking forward to seeing the photos after it has been pampered  :cool:

Thanks JB. :smiley: Will be fully detailed (no polishing required) over the coming weeks.

Yes, can't believe I actually got in in Sept.  After all that moaning, lol.  If I'd have known it would be Sept after all I would have complained a lot less.  But both I and James (my dealer) said when it dropped right back to BW4 a few weeks ago, well even he said that he expected me to cancel!  Fortunately that didn't happen and thank God, because, though it's only day 1 of ownership, I think it's the start of a beautiful relationship!  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 September 2015, 21:42

Quote from: Jimble on 30 September 2015, 21:37

Fantastic Rebecca!!! I'm so pleased it seems the wait has been worth it, it looks superb after one of your quick washes and no doubt will be one of if not the best kept example on the forum!

Congratulations!!! :cool:

Thank you so much Mr Mk7 moderator.  :smiley:  I will endeavour to keep up the standard!

I'm pleased to be 'officially' one of the Mk7 gang now.  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 September 2015, 21:50

Quote from: am1w on 30 September 2015, 21:39

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 September 2015, 17:09

Picked it up!   

After an 8 month wait, picked up my new R this morning.  Efficient, no frills handover at JCB Medway, suited me fine.

Formalities over, started it up and off we went.  Only driven 50 miles so far, but, it's THE BEST first 50 miles in any car I've ever had.  Awesome and exhilarating!!!  It's on another level compared to my Mk6 GTI.  8 months wait melted away with every mile.  Oh, and shod with Conti 5P's!  The R and I are going to have fun.....and then some!

Here's  few pics, after I gave it a quick wash.  I'd asked JCB not to wash or prep it and they duly complied.  In fact it was filthy, lol.  Needs a proper detail but all in good time.

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/726/21848397751_e73a48e434_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/zhEKsX)

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5765/21650765510_b77b188996_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/yZcQhw)

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/771/21216039884_fa0a76dcfc_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/yjMKv7)

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5705/21650763920_f5b8b8febb_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/yZcPP7)

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5797/21650930798_8c760287f1_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/yZdFqj)

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/680/21848382871_16ff968a54_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/zhEF3p)

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5634/21217744493_485cd2507d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/yjWudV)

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5674/21826932422_d62a27799a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/zfLJz5)

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/645/21216041224_f0fdfc1b66_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/yjMKUd)

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/662/21826934062_e30e37da86_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/zfLK4m)

CONGRATULATIONS.
Your car is the best R I have seen, bar none. Perfect R for perfect Rebecca.  :kiss:

Asker!  My darling, thank you so much.  :kiss:

It's quite novel having my Christian name initial on the front, rear and each side of my car.  Nothing like a bit of overkill!!! :laugh:  I'm going to tease those who have no idea what an R is (almost everyone) that it is just a normal Golf that's been customised for me.  :grin:  The gullible fools will believe it and think I'm a complete narcissist, up my own @rse with self indulgent arrogance, haha!  I, in the meantime will simply enjoy driving (and cleaning) my lovely R!

Don't you so prefer DBP to Night Blue?  :whistle: :laugh:  :lipsrsealed:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 30 September 2015, 21:59

Quote from: am1w on 30 September 2015, 21:39

CONGRATULATIONS.
Your car is the best R I have seen, bar none. Perfect R for perfect Rebecca.  :kiss:

I'm assuming that Asker has performed the full panel gap alignment analysis from your pics provided....high praise indeed! :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MXResonance on 30 September 2015, 22:13

Just come back from a quick night time drive and completed the final bulb checks on the car, some further picture below for your viewing  :cool:

(http://i.imgur.com/YSZRYU3.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/jHQfksm.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/k5OvNcB.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/9WSIhh4.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 September 2015, 22:14

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 30 September 2015, 21:59

Quote from: am1w on 30 September 2015, 21:39

CONGRATULATIONS.
Your car is the best R I have seen, bar none. Perfect R for perfect Rebecca.  :kiss:

I'm assuming that Asker has performed the full panel gap alignment analysis from your pics provided....high praise indeed! :grin:

Now then!

If I'm being totally picky, the gaps on either side of the bonnet are not equal.  Not by much, but a fact still!  And I did notice with the rear spoiler (and maybe this is just a characteristic of this mark Golf) that it does not sit exactly flush with the roof as it did on a Mk6. The spoiler is slightly dropped down from the roof edge by a few millimetres, but as it is an even drop along the whole length from one side to the other, it doesn't look wrong as such.  Unlike Asker's spoiler which is very visibly lower at one end than the other.  If mine were like his I would not be happy either.

So there!  :tongue:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 September 2015, 22:16

Quote from: MXResonance on 30 September 2015, 22:13

Just come back from a quick night time drive and completed the final bulb checks on the car, some further picture below for your viewing  :cool:

(http://i.imgur.com/YSZRYU3.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/jHQfksm.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/k5OvNcB.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/9WSIhh4.jpg)

Lovely at night as well as by day!  :cool:

I have just resisted the urge to do the same.  Maybe tommorow when night falls.  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MXResonance on 30 September 2015, 22:20

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 September 2015, 22:16

Lovely at night as well as by day!  :cool:

I have just resisted the urge to do the same.  Maybe tommorow when night falls.  :laugh:

I tried to resist the urge, but I gave in after about 0.1 of a second  :grin:

Thank you for all the kind comments, I must say your R looks amazing in DBP, sooooo shiny; I bet by the time you have finished detailing it will look like a mirror! :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 September 2015, 22:43

Quote from: MXResonance on 30 September 2015, 22:20

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 September 2015, 22:16

Lovely at night as well as by day!  :cool:

I have just resisted the urge to do the same.  Maybe tommorow when night falls.  :laugh:

I tried to resist the urge, but I gave in after about 0.1 of a second  :grin:

Thank you for all the kind comments, I must say your R looks amazing in DBP, sooooo shiny; I bet by the time you have finished detailing it will look like a mirror! :cool:

Haha!  You're so weak.  :laugh:

I'm retiring to bed.....with the Owners' manual.  Sad or what!  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 01 October 2015, 05:02

Congratulations at last Madamoiselle B! :pop: finally the bubbly can be officially opened!!
The car looks  :cool:  :cool: (as expected) and finally you can see what all the plaudits the R has had lavished upon it are really like. Such a polished performer.

If you'd had got a proper gearbox you'd not be risking life and limb prodding at the various settings as your left hand would be too busy!  :whistle:

I'd love to see a pic or two of the Amarok and the Golf side by side. Or maybe the Golf would fit underneath the big brute?!!
Have you managed to get your detailing gear on the pickup yet? It'd probably take about a week solid to clean all that metal!
I'm very much looking forward (along with everyone else) to seeing the R once you've got your woolly mitts and chemicals on it.



Congrats to MXResonance too. The GTI looks even better than your last pics, and those tints really finish it off. This will be an interesting project to see where you go with the mods.

Thankfully you've both had a nice sunny week to pick the cars up too.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 01 October 2015, 07:42

Quote from: Exonian on 01 October 2015, 05:02

Congratulations at last Madamoiselle B! :pop: finally the bubbly can be officially opened!!
The car looks  :cool:  :cool: (as expected) and finally you can see what all the plaudits the R has had lavished upon it are really like. Such a polished performer.

If you'd had got a proper gearbox you'd not be risking life and limb prodding at the various settings as your left hand would be too busy!  :whistle:

I'd love to see a pic or two of the Amarok and the Golf side by side. Or maybe the Golf would fit underneath the big brute?!!
Have you managed to get your detailing gear on the pickup yet? It'd probably take about a week solid to clean all that metal!
I'm very much looking forward (along with everyone else) to seeing the R once you've got your woolly mitts and chemicals on it.



Congrats to MXResonance too. The GTI looks even better than your last pics, and those tints really finish it off. This will be an interesting project to see where you go with the mods.

Thankfully you've both had a nice sunny week to pick the cars up too.  :smiley:

Thank you Mr Ex.  :smiley:

In the short time I have driven it, I do now see what all the fuss was about.  I was expecting it to be an anti-climax after waiting most of the year, but I'm delighted to say, it isn't!  Can't quite believe just how different it is to the Mk6.  I will post up my thoughts as I get to know it better.  Today I'll really be putting it through it's paces with the 'SCHOOL RUN', haha!  Watch out mums and dads!!

And me thinks the man protesteth too much about DSG, and secretly covets it. :whistle: :tongue: :kiss:

I will try to get a pic of it with the Amarok.  You asked if I'd have a chance to detail the Brute yet.  The answer is in one or two of my R pics. It's that filthy minging object in the background.  :embarrassed:  No, I think that will be handed to some Eastern Europeans to work their gritty magic on. :laugh:  I only have time enough to lavish on one object of desire!

MX's new GTI looks superb doesn't it  :cool:  And somehow I think it's really lovely that we have a Pure White 7GTI and a Deep Black 7R arrived together on the forum on the same day.  A Golf family outing!  Or maybe that's just me being sentimental.  :whistle:  :grin:

Is it too early for Champagne this morning?  Course not.  Pass the scrambled eggs. :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 01 October 2015, 08:09

Lovely looking car Rebecca. Well worth the long, tortuous wait.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 01 October 2015, 09:07

Quote from: dubber36 on 01 October 2015, 08:09

Lovely looking car Rebecca. Well worth the long, tortuous wait.

Thanks Simon.  It is definitely worth the wait.  Driving it is addictive!  Can see my annual mileage creeping up just a tad.  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: matchboy on 01 October 2015, 11:54

Congrats Booth!  Car looks stunning, those prets certainly go well with DBP!  Lovely motor!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 01 October 2015, 13:30

Quote from: matchboy on 01 October 2015, 11:54

Congrats Booth!  Car looks stunning, those prets certainly go well with DBP!  Lovely motor!!

Thanks Matchboy. :smiley:

Today I am finding I need to make many completely (un)necessary work site visits, just to get into the R.  :whistle: :evil:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: matchboy on 01 October 2015, 13:50

Quote from: Booth11 on 01 October 2015, 13:30

Quote from: matchboy on 01 October 2015, 11:54

Congrats Booth!  Car looks stunning, those prets certainly go well with DBP!  Lovely motor!!

Thanks Matchboy. :smiley:

Today I am finding I need to make many completely (un)necessary work site visits, just to get into the R.  :whistle: :evil:

Ha ha!  I predict a weekend of being on the road for you!  Get those 1,000 miles under your belt asap and start nailing it and enjoy!  :evil:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 01 October 2015, 14:09

Quote from: matchboy on 01 October 2015, 13:50

Quote from: Booth11 on 01 October 2015, 13:30

Quote from: matchboy on 01 October 2015, 11:54

Congrats Booth!  Car looks stunning, those prets certainly go well with DBP!  Lovely motor!!

Thanks Matchboy. :smiley:

Today I am finding I need to make many completely (un)necessary work site visits, just to get into the R.  :whistle: :evil:

Ha ha!  I predict a weekend of being on the road for you!  Get those 1,000 miles under your belt asap and start nailing it and enjoy!  :evil:

I will be on the road this weekend but only because I organised a birthday treat overnight trip to Legoland in Windsor for my daughter.  Sod's Law it clashes with my first weekend with the R.  :angry:  So I'll be on the M25 and boring motorway on Sat then again on Sun!  Not how I would've planned it but needs must.  Detailing will have to wait too!

Still, there's always tommorow.  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: matchboy on 01 October 2015, 14:38

Quote from: Booth11 on 01 October 2015, 14:09

I will be on the road this weekend but only because I organised a birthday treat overnight trip to Legoland in Windsor for my daughter.  Sod's Law it clashes with my first weekend with the R.  :angry:  So I'll be on the M25 and boring motorway on Sat then again on Sun!  Not how I would've planned it but needs must.  Detailing will have to wait too!

Still, there's always tommorow.  :laugh:

Ah, the M25 - the killer of driving fun, especially with those fixed speed cameras  :angry:  Make sure you take up a couple of spots in the car park  :laugh: - all those kids next to your brand new R - you're a braver person than me taking it there  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 01 October 2015, 16:29

Quote from: matchboy on 01 October 2015, 14:38

Quote from: Booth11 on 01 October 2015, 14:09

I will be on the road this weekend but only because I organised a birthday treat overnight trip to Legoland in Windsor for my daughter.  Sod's Law it clashes with my first weekend with the R.  :angry:  So I'll be on the M25 and boring motorway on Sat then again on Sun!  Not how I would've planned it but needs must.  Detailing will have to wait too!

Still, there's always tommorow.  :laugh:

Ah, the M25 - the killer of driving fun, especially with those fixed speed cameras  :angry:  Make sure you take up a couple of spots in the car park  :laugh: - all those kids next to your brand new R - you're a braver person than me taking it there  :grin:

The very thought makes me shudder!  :cry:  All those snotty nose brats leaning up against my car (and I include my own child in that, lol).   I will arrive at the Lego hotel (if only it really was made entirely from Lego I might be interested) very early and find some forsaken corner of the car park and hide my R there.  There are certain criteria though that must be met.  Must be an end space, devoid of tree coverage etc.....  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 01 October 2015, 17:31

Quote from: Booth11 on 01 October 2015, 16:29

Quote from: matchboy on 01 October 2015, 14:38

Quote from: Booth11 on 01 October 2015, 14:09

I will be on the road this weekend but only because I organised a birthday treat overnight trip to Legoland in Windsor for my daughter.  Sod's Law it clashes with my first weekend with the R.  :angry:  So I'll be on the M25 and boring motorway on Sat then again on Sun!  Not how I would've planned it but needs must.  Detailing will have to wait too!

Still, there's always tommorow.  :laugh:

Ah, the M25 - the killer of driving fun, especially with those fixed speed cameras  :angry:  Make sure you take up a couple of spots in the car park  :laugh: - all those kids next to your brand new R - you're a braver person than me taking it there  :grin:

The very thought makes me shudder!  :cry:  All those snotty nose brats leaning up against my car (and I include my own child in that, lol).   I will arrive at the Lego hotel (if only it really was made entirely from Lego I might be interested) very early and find some forsaken corner of the car park and hide my R there.  There are certain criteria though that must be met.  Must be an end space, devoid of tree coverage etc.....  :laugh:

Give a building made entirely out of Lego a miss - did you see that James May program where he made a house out of Lego? Rain got in everywhere, capillary action on all the joins. Lego collecting and reselling is one of my hobbies - mainly specialising in the UCS Star Wars sets.

You look for the "Sheldon" space too? Getting visions of a certain episode of the Inbetweeners where they go to Thorpe Park.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 01 October 2015, 18:26

I would imagine most of us on this forum are guilty of circling car parks looking for the "Billy No Mates" parking space  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Beddie on 01 October 2015, 19:06

I've been doing a 'sheldon' most of today albeit in my lowly mk6, already had to contend with a packed Windsor car park, now the premier inn and tomorrow the horror of Legoland...

I have however done some recon using google maps satellite view and have identified 5 good spots in the car park that I'll be heading straight for  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 01 October 2015, 21:04

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 01 October 2015, 17:31

Give a building made entirely out of Lego a miss - did you see that James May program where he made a house out of Lego? Rain got in everywhere, capillary action on all the joins. Lego collecting and reselling is one of my hobbies - mainly specialising in the UCS Star Wars sets.

You look for the "Sheldon" space too? Getting visions of a certain episode of the Inbetweeners where they go to Thorpe Park.

Quote from: JB GTI on 01 October 2015, 18:26

I would imagine most of us on this forum are guilty of circling car parks looking for the "Billy No Mates" parking space  :whistle:

Yeah, I imagine we all have Sheldon parking spots.  I can spend an inordinate amount of time driving round and round car parks, searching for 'the one'.  :laugh:  by the time I've found one, it's time to go home.  :whistle:

Quote from: Beddie on 01 October 2015, 19:06

I've been doing a 'sheldon' most of today albeit in my lowly mk6, already had to contend with a packed Windsor car park, now the premier inn and tomorrow the horror of Legoland...

I have however done some recon using google maps satellite view and have identified 5 good spots in the car park that I'll be heading straight for  :grin:

Beddie - so you too have to endure the Legoland experience this week.  We are staying in the actual Legoland Hotel (that cost an arm and a leg!) so hoping that the parking situation might be a little better.  Will go on Google maps now and suss the situation out.  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 01 October 2015, 21:47

Quote from: Beddie on 01 October 2015, 19:06

I have however done some recon using google maps satellite view and have identified 5 good spots in the car park that I'll be heading straight for  :grin:

Ah, I see you have moved on to advanced reconnaissance to find a suitable parking spot.
Can't say that i have ever done that........ :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 01 October 2015, 22:16

Quote from: Beddie on 01 October 2015, 19:06

I have however done some recon using google maps satellite view and have identified 5 good spots in the car park that I'll be heading straight for  :grin:

Brilliant.  :laugh:
I thought I was the only sado that did this.  :grin:

Congratulations Bec. Its home at last. I'm looking forward to your thoughts on it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Pinky1959 on 01 October 2015, 22:24

Booth 11 Could you not take your other VW beast to LEGOLAND then if you buy some you have the load lugger to get it home ! !

Your car is lovely by the way .

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 01 October 2015, 22:54

Quote from: p3asa on 01 October 2015, 22:16

Quote from: Beddie on 01 October 2015, 19:06

I have however done some recon using google maps satellite view and have identified 5 good spots in the car park that I'll be heading straight for  :grin:

Brilliant.  :laugh:
I thought I was the only sado that did this.  :grin:

Congratulations Bec. Its home at last. I'm looking forward to your thoughts on it.

You are in good saddo company.  :laugh:

Cheers Steven.  :smiley:  Finally met James yesterday.  Lovely man, and not your archetypal car salesman. 

Will post observations in the coming days.  Already made a few notes, lol.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 01 October 2015, 22:58

Quote from: Pinky1959 on 01 October 2015, 22:24

Booth 11 Could you not take your other VW beast to LEGOLAND then if you buy some you have the load lugger to get it home ! !

Your car is lovely by the way .

Thanks Pinky. :smiley:  No, the Beast (Amarok) is being taken off to Bury St Edmunds by my worse half for a boys rugby day out/beano.  Think I drew the short straw getting the Legoland gig.  :undecided:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 01 October 2015, 23:00

Quote from: JB GTI on 01 October 2015, 21:47

Quote from: Beddie on 01 October 2015, 19:06

I have however done some recon using google maps satellite view and have identified 5 good spots in the car park that I'll be heading straight for  :grin:

Ah, I see you have moved on to advanced reconnaissance to find a suitable parking spot.
Can't say that i have ever done that........ :whistle:

Liar, liar  :laugh:

Isn't that why they invented Google maps/Earth/Streetview.  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Beddie on 01 October 2015, 23:11

Quote from: Booth11 on 01 October 2015, 21:04

Beddie - so you too have to endure the Legoland experience this week.  We are staying in the actual Legoland Hotel (that cost an arm and a leg!) so hoping that the parking situation might be a little better.  Will go on Google maps now and suss the situation out.  :grin:

Yeah taking my very own snotty nosed kid! Luckily I've dodged the extortionate cost of the Legoland hotel as we're on a 2 nighter and the 400 mile round trip @25mpg is punishment enough, so slumming it in the premier inn  :grin:

Quote from: JB GTI on 01 October 2015, 21:47

Ah, I see you have moved on to advanced reconnaissance to find a suitable parking spot.
Can't say that i have ever done that........ :whistle:

Yeah had to up my game on this trip! Thoughts of multi storey car parks in Windsor and being sandwiched between a couple of 10 year old ford galaxies at Legoland were keeping me awake at night!  :laugh:

Quote from: p3asa on 01 October 2015, 22:16

Brilliant.  :laugh:
I thought I was the only sado that did this.  :grin:

You are not alone, fellow car park worrier!  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 01 October 2015, 23:46

Quote from: Booth11 on 01 October 2015, 23:00

Quote from: JB GTI on 01 October 2015, 21:47

Quote from: Beddie on 01 October 2015, 19:06

I have however done some recon using google maps satellite view and have identified 5 good spots in the car park that I'll be heading straight for  :grin:

Ah, I see you have moved on to advanced reconnaissance to find a suitable parking spot.
Can't say that i have ever done that........ :whistle:

Liar, liar  :laugh:

Isn't that why they invented Google maps/Earth/Streetview.  :grin:

 :grin: :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 02 October 2015, 12:51

Gave the inside a bit of a clean.  That gloss piano trim sure likes dust!

Here’s a few random pics of the interior.

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5653/21697738229_97e0b6ac3f_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/z4mzCZ)

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/654/21894253671_5af0b143c3_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/zmHLQg)

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5700/21872650572_9c87be2819_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/zjP3Z3)

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/663/21697743799_743c175878_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/z4mBi2)

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5669/21697739049_ce3f16ea6a_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/z4mzT8)

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/575/21858444346_7992c180f9_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ziyeY7)

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/653/21696769438_ac4239f4ef_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/z4gBDG)

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/658/21858441306_8f40bb08f0_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ziye4G)

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/680/21261867604_b7a9b61410_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/yoQCud)

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5632/21696772798_34cc588bb0_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/z4gCDC)

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5797/21872661052_b6c91d89be_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/zjP76J)

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/655/21872651372_245d05078b_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/zjP4dQ)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 02 October 2015, 13:09

I'm not a big fan of leather but that is lovely. Really classy looking.

Is the Nav pro bigger than the previous version of Nav pro as it certainly looks bigger.

Congratulations again.

What wait??  :smug:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 02 October 2015, 14:02

The new turbo has arrived at Pulman for fitment to my R. As they weren't sure if it would come, they haven't allocated time to fix it today, they will try and squeeze it in this afternoon if they can do it without rushing it. The wife's A1 arrival is proving useful while the R is out of action.

Dropping the R off the other day, the branch was empty. Aftermath of the VW TDI emissions scandal, or is Tuesday morning just a crappy time to be looking at cars with a view to buy?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 02 October 2015, 15:28

Quote from: p3asa on 02 October 2015, 13:09

I'm not a big fan of leather but that is lovely. Really classy looking.

Is the Nav pro bigger than the previous version of Nav pro as it certainly looks bigger.

Congratulations again.

What wait??  :smug:

Wait!  Pah!  It was nothing. :grin:

No, I'm sure the Pro Nav screen is same as it was at 8".  Glad I switched and opted for the Tech Pack now, as the bigger screen does look great, and my eyesight is not what it was, lol.

Also the Dynaudio, even not burned in, it's miles better than the 1st gen in the mk6.  It's fantastic now but will be superb once it's properly run in. 

Had a good listen to the exhaust today.  Parked in the driveway, engine running, one foot on the pedal revving it, and my ear tuned to the exhaust.  Gorgeous!  Plenty of pops, a seductive low growl, sublime! :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 02 October 2015, 15:38

I'm sure there is also a VCDS mod to allow more noise by opening a valve.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 02 October 2015, 16:56

Quote from: p3asa on 02 October 2015, 15:38

I'm sure there is also a VCDS mod to allow more noise by opening a valve.

The exhaust flapper mod? Is that the one you're thinking?

I won't be greedy just yet.  The noise is fine as it is for now ; )

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 02 October 2015, 17:40

Quote from: Booth11 on 02 October 2015, 12:51

Gave the inside a bit of a clean.  That gloss piano trim sure likes dust!

Nice! Very classy and understated.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 02 October 2015, 22:58

Quote from: SRGTD on 02 October 2015, 17:40

Quote from: Booth11 on 02 October 2015, 12:51

Gave the inside a bit of a clean.  That gloss piano trim sure likes dust!

Nice! Very classy and understated.

Yeah, I like it.  First thoughts were it looked a bit 'cheap quality' compared to the Mk6 leather - there's definitely cost savings evident in the interior of the Mk7.  But now I've had it a couple of days, it's grown on me and I like it.  I do think this leather is going to sag and age more than the old Mk6 leather though.

The indicator and wiper stalks seem a bit flimsy but it's a minor point, and in no way detracts from the 'awesomeness' of the car.  What a drive it is!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 02 October 2015, 23:14

Quote from: Booth11 on 02 October 2015, 22:58

Quote from: SRGTD on 02 October 2015, 17:40

Quote from: Booth11 on 02 October 2015, 12:51

Gave the inside a bit of a clean.  That gloss piano trim sure likes dust!

Nice! Very classy and understated.

Yeah, I like it.  First thoughts were it looked a bit 'cheap quality' compared to the Mk6 leather - there's definitely cost savings evident in the interior of the Mk7.  But now I've had it a couple of days, it's grown on me and I like it.  I do think this leather is going to sag and age more than the old Mk6 leather though.

The indicator and wiper stalks seem a bit flimsy but it's a minor point, and in no way detracts from the 'awesomeness' of the car.  What a drive it is!

I'd have thought the opposite Rebecca. I've had MK5 and 6 too and the MK7's interior is generally far higher quality imo. I don't think the leather quality is inferior (but it's probably not "better" either!). I like it too, it really lifts the cabin - it feels much more premium than my cloth-interior'd GTI before it.

I dabbed some Glipitone leather conditioner on my driver's seat last week and it came up nicely. I was surprised how much blue dye came off it onto the cloth - obviously from jeans, etc. If the seats were cream coloured they'd be a nightmare...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 02 October 2015, 23:38

Quote from: JoeGTI on 02 October 2015, 23:14

Quote from: Booth11 on 02 October 2015, 22:58

Yeah, I like it.  First thoughts were it looked a bit 'cheap quality' compared to the Mk6 leather - there's definitely cost savings evident in the interior of the Mk7.  But now I've had it a couple of days, it's grown on me and I like it.  I do think this leather is going to sag and age more than the old Mk6 leather though.

The indicator and wiper stalks seem a bit flimsy but it's a minor point, and in no way detracts from the 'awesomeness' of the car.  What a drive it is!

I'd have thought the opposite Rebecca. I've had MK5 and 6 too and the MK7's interior is generally far higher quality imo. I don't think the leather quality is inferior (but it's probably not "better" either!). I like it too, it really lifts the cabin - it feels much more premium than my cloth-interior'd GTI before it.

I dabbed some Glipitone leather conditioner on my driver's seat last week and it came up nicely. I was surprised how much blue dye came off it onto the cloth - obviously from jeans, etc. If the seats were cream coloured they'd be a nightmare...

Hmm, I don't know really. There are some things that are clearly superior, but other things that seem lesser. On the whole though I do like the interior a lot.  I love the steering wheel, especially the gloss black spokes and the centre, despite it being thinner than the previous one.  The leather on it feels much harder but that's because it's new and will soften over time.  And I prefer the carbon effect trim to the Mk6 pinstripe which was always a bit incongruous.  And I love the white stitching on the seats, and the fact the leather is actually proper black, and not grey.  I even like the headrests a lot, and I was a big fan of the old style, but these ones are lovely and suit the car.  All in all, it's a very nice cabin.

As for other things,  dare I say it, I really like the e-brake, words I thought I would never utter, lol.  And, even more surprising than that, I don't mind the Start/Stop!  Though I've already perfected the way of just lightly brushing the brake pedal to stop it kicking in.  The biggest thing to get used to is the massive turning circle.  Having to make adjustments to accommodate that.  I used to be able to drive up my driveway and swing round into 'my spot' in one action, but now I have to do it in 3 manoeuvres.  No big deal, just a change of habit.

Gliptone is fantastic stuff!  Yeah it's great for dye removal - cream leather would very quickly be blue leather!  I switched to using it a few months ago and wish I'd tried it sooner.  Smells divine and really easy to use.  Didn't use it today as just gave it a quick dust off and wipe down with some Auto Finesse Total Interior Cleaner as a shortcut, but have my Gliptone twins at the ready for when I give the R a proper going over.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 03 October 2015, 05:11

Interesting to read your initial thoughts Ms. B, and yes, those stalks are a bit cheapo! Having now lived with a mk7 for a few weeks under two years I've become so familiar with some bits that it's good to be reminded by a pair of fresh eyes some of the details.
I'm a bit split on whether the R interior is just a bit too black or not and on balance I prefer the GTI interior with the red accents.
Maybe a bit more blue trim would have been nice in the R? Maybe VW tried that and it didn't work? We will probably never know.
I was never a big fan of the mk6 steering wheel but the mk5 GTI 'wheel is head and shoulders above all the other steering wheels in any Golf I've owned IMO. I even prefer it to some of the nice MOMO items I had in pre-airbag days. The mk7 steering wheel is 'OK' but the buttons are a bit fiddly.

I found the steering a bit twitchy in Sport setting or Race or whatever it is in the R after a while so just have everything in Normal now and to be honest I find the settings a gimmick. One shared by almost all marques though. But it's interesting that you're another that has commented on the turning circle.
Wigit mentioned this a few times amongst others but I hadn't really noticed it until I tried a tight turn one day in the R.
When I first got my GTI I swung into a tight layby that I use to turn around on a coast road route (beautiful estuary views) I occasionally use and noted that it turned into it sharper than my mk6 did. It's a really bad angle to drive into too requiring a sharp 180 degree turn.
So I can't quite fathom whether the mk7 has a worse turning circle or not but your driveway suggests it's not good!

Good to see you're bonding with the car well anyway!

And to those suffering enjoying Legoland this weekend - you have my sympathies!
You must be a soft touch though Ms. B as there's no way my worse half would have let me skive off on a jolly if she was taking the snot nosed ones away for the weekend. I'd have been press ganged into driving them.
Mind you mine are a bit old for all that now. As I type this at 5am my eldest is still not home after going out with his mates for the night! Oh to be young again! The only reason I see 5 am is because I've got to work stupid hours....

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MXResonance on 03 October 2015, 16:33

Checking the car over again to make sure I hadn't missed anything from the handover and noticed some stickers which were peeling off under the intercooler, just behind the ACC/City braking radar unit.

Has anyone else got these stickers on their car? I will be trying to remove later as I don't want them to come off completely and get somewhere they shouldn't.

(http://i.imgur.com/Sd7HYuD.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 03 October 2015, 22:07

Quote from: Exonian on 03 October 2015, 05:11

Interesting to read your initial thoughts Ms. B, and yes, those stalks are a bit cheapo! Having now lived with a mk7 for a few weeks under two years I've become so familiar with some bits that it's good to be reminded by a pair of fresh eyes some of the details.
I'm a bit split on whether the R interior is just a bit too black or not and on balance I prefer the GTI interior with the red accents.
Maybe a bit more blue trim would have been nice in the R? Maybe VW tried that and it didn't work? We will probably never know.
I was never a big fan of the mk6 steering wheel but the mk5 GTI 'wheel is head and shoulders above all the other steering wheels in any Golf I've owned IMO. I even prefer it to some of the nice MOMO items I had in pre-airbag days. The mk7 steering wheel is 'OK' but the buttons are a bit fiddly.

I found the steering a bit twitchy in Sport setting or Race or whatever it is in the R after a while so just have everything in Normal now and to be honest I find the settings a gimmick. One shared by almost all marques though. But it's interesting that you're another that has commented on the turning circle.
Wigit mentioned this a few times amongst others but I hadn't really noticed it until I tried a tight turn one day in the R.
When I first got my GTI I swung into a tight layby that I use to turn around on a coast road route (beautiful estuary views) I occasionally use and noted that it turned into it sharper than my mk6 did. It's a really bad angle to drive into too requiring a sharp 180 degree turn.
So I can't quite fathom whether the mk7 has a worse turning circle or not but your driveway suggests it's not good!

Good to see you're bonding with the car well anyway!

And to those suffering enjoying Legoland this weekend - you have my sympathies!
You must be a soft touch though Ms. B as there's no way my worse half would have let me skive off on a jolly if she was taking the snot nosed ones away for the weekend. I'd have been press ganged into driving them.
Mind you mine are a bit old for all that now. As I type this at 5am my eldest is still not home after going out with his mates for the night! Oh to be young again! The only reason I see 5 am is because I've got to work stupid hours....

5am?  The night is still young, for the young!  :laugh:

I don't mind the blackness of the R interior, but agree, it is lacking something and maybe you put your finger on it with the suggestion of a bit more blue.  Although, if overdone, could be very tacky.  As you say, perhaps they tried it and thought better of it.  Maybe some blue footwell LEDs might be enough to lift the interior.  They have been added to the 'future buys' list.

Yes, the Mk5 GTI steering wheel was a classic, a hard act to follow.  But I do like the Mk7 version, although the button placements are not as intuitive or ergonomically positioned as they were on the Mk6 steering wheel. And I'm really missing having a mute button which I used countless times a day, when having to listen to my child's constant chatter from the back seat, interrupting my enjoyment of my music.

Without a doubt, the turning circle is bigger.  Even getting into certain parking spaces requires an additional manoeuvre, either that or my driving has deteriorated rapidly overnight, lol.

As for Legoland?  Well day 1 of 2 complete and I have survived, though I feel like I've been financially mugged, again and again.  Braced for more fun and extortion tommorow, then the drive home. Drive to Windsor in the R was a total breeze, quiet, refined, and at times, very rapid.  :whistle: :evil:

PS, You're the same age as me iirc, so not 'a bit too old' at all.  :kiss:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 03 October 2015, 23:33

MXRes, I don't think the stickers are anything to worry about, you'll get plenty worse things come through the holes in the grille and around the radar during the winter months. The worse that will likely happen is they'll get gradually washed off and might stick to the radiator for a few mins before dropping away in the void.

Ms B, without boring myself to sleep by rereading my post, I think I was referring to my snot nosed kids being a bit old for Legoland now, one being nearly 20 and one 17. Mind you along with wifey they're Disneyland (WDW) addicts, but that's more restaurant related than anything else - if there's food involved and they're not paying they're there in a shot!
I did take them to Legoland once, along with my mum and sister. I think we were all traumatised by the trip so never returned! Mostly due to the fact my sister's MX5 decided to part with its exhaust en route in the middle of somewhere rural on the A303. That caused a bit of a delay to the trip as not many rural garages or exhaust centres carried MX5 exhausts in stock (funnily enough). I still don't think my sister's car maintenance schedules are any better to this day.

Anyway, well done for surviving day 1 and try to focus on the fact you don't have Bridgestones that would cause you too much anguish and end up on eBay within a week. The money you've saved by not immediately upgrading tyres has been invested into the Windsor economy!!!

I actually quite like my Bridgestones. I was encouraged by my R32 owning work mate to put the R through its paces the other evening on a bit of private road. All I can say is I survived, Bridgestones and all. Well done the the engineers and electronics boffins at VW for the engine, gearbox and chassis. Impressive stuff.
The car smelled a bit warm after all that...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 04 October 2015, 09:26

Quote from: MXResonance on 03 October 2015, 16:33

Checking the car over again to make sure I hadn't missed anything from the handover and noticed some stickers which were peeling off under the intercooler, just behind the ACC/City braking radar unit.

Has anyone else got these stickers on their car? I will be trying to remove later as I don't want them to come off completely and get somewhere they shouldn't.

(http://i.imgur.com/Sd7HYuD.jpg)

No stickers on mine.  Must have been a lot dotted around the car originally though along with transport wraps, as there's a lot of glue residue.  Removed a bit of it with Tardis last week, but needs a full going over.

Just peel them off and a decent solvent will bring off the sticker residue.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 04 October 2015, 09:33

Quote from: Exonian on 03 October 2015, 23:33

MXRes, I don't think the stickers are anything to worry about, you'll get plenty worse things come through the holes in the grille and around the radar during the winter months. The worse that will likely happen is they'll get gradually washed off and might stick to the radiator for a few mins before dropping away in the void.

Ms B, without boring myself to sleep by rereading my post, I think I was referring to my snot nosed kids being a bit old for Legoland now, one being nearly 20 and one 17. Mind you along with wifey they're Disneyland (WDW) addicts, but that's more restaurant related than anything else - if there's food involved and they're not paying they're there in a shot!
I did take them to Legoland once, along with my mum and sister. I think we were all traumatised by the trip so never returned! Mostly due to the fact my sister's MX5 decided to part with its exhaust en route in the middle of somewhere rural on the A303. That caused a bit of a delay to the trip as not many rural garages or exhaust centres carried MX5 exhausts in stock (funnily enough). I still don't think my sister's car maintenance schedules are any better to this day.

Anyway, well done for surviving day 1 and try to focus on the fact you don't have Bridgestones that would cause you too much anguish and end up on eBay within a week. The money you've saved by not immediately upgrading tyres has been invested into the Windsor economy!!!

I actually quite like my Bridgestones. I was encouraged by my R32 owning work mate to put the R through its paces the other evening on a bit of private road. All I can say is I survived, Bridgestones and all. Well done the the engineers and electronics boffins at VW for the engine, gearbox and chassis. Impressive stuff.
The car smelled a bit warm after all that...

Maybe your kids are not too old.  Seen plenty of adults seemingly without kids at Legoland yesterday.  Slightly worrying. :laugh:  Maybe they are Lego fanatics, or stag/hen weekenders??

The man's rugby beano ended on a sour note with England crashing out.  :cry:

I'm sure you didn't need much encouragement to stretch your R's legs (wheels/tyres). :wink:  Glad the Bodgestones survived, as did you.  But the Contis would run (drive) circles round them, and you know it.  :tongue:

Ah well, time to steel myself for more Lego fun (pain)!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 04 October 2015, 10:29

Yeah, the rugby score must've meant he ended up having almost as good a time as you did yesterday!
Still, if you're going to lose its just as well to lose properly rather than "we almost..."

My lads are definitely too old Ms B, I insist they are, unless they drive themselves there!

As for the tyres, you're getting to sound more like you know who by the day!
The chassis has far more talent and nerve than I do whatever rubber is on there.
I have a set of 19" Contis stacked up in the garage with my old wheels attached. But I'm quite happy running the standard set up. For a while at least...

Endure Enjoy your last day amongst the plastic bricks and rest assured you'll enjoy the journey home far more!! The Tarmac can take the brunt of your weekend's value for money anguish!  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MXResonance on 04 October 2015, 19:36

Managed to find the largest parking bay in the whole of Kent!  :laugh: :grin:

(http://i.imgur.com/wyhEC6k.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 04 October 2015, 20:44

Quote from: MXResonance on 04 October 2015, 19:36

Managed to find the largest parking bay in the whole of Kent!  :laugh: :grin:

(http://i.imgur.com/wyhEC6k.jpg)

And where in Kent is this rare phenomenon?  I might seek it out and park there just for the hell of it!  :laugh:

Would be perfect, if it were not for the tree at the back.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 04 October 2015, 20:53

Amidst all the excitement of Legoland, almost forgot to insure it!  :embarrassed:  Fortunately remembered this morning.  Just in time as the free VW insurance runs out tonight!  And finally Directline was able to find my new registration number after various failed attempts, which brought the original quote down by a whole tenner.  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MXResonance on 04 October 2015, 21:14

Quote from: Booth11 on 04 October 2015, 20:44

 Kent is this rare phenomenon?  I might seek it out and park there just for the hell of it!  :laugh:

Would be perfect, if it were not for the tree at the back.

Please see the exact coordinates below  :tongue:

5 Duke St
Deal CT14 6DU, UK
51.226824, 1.401416

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 04 October 2015, 23:11

Quote from: MXResonance on 04 October 2015, 21:14

Quote from: Booth11 on 04 October 2015, 20:44

 Kent is this rare phenomenon?  I might seek it out and park there just for the hell of it!  :laugh:

Would be perfect, if it were not for the tree at the back.

Please see the exact coordinates below  :tongue:

5 Duke St
Deal CT14 6DU, UK
51.226824, 1.401416

 :grin:

Not far at all.  Must find a reason to go to Deal soon.  Maybe a visit to the good seafood restaurant there, or there's a really great fish and chip shop round the back streets.  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 05 October 2015, 07:56

And on the subject of parking spots...

....Not today but Sat and yesterday….
 
Took it on it’s first road trip so to speak, to the tortuous land of the plastic brick.

Finding a parking spot that matched my perfect criteria proved to be impossible as the hotel car park was quite full but it despite having to park in the middle of a row, it remained unscathed and free from bird crap. Though wasn’t best pleased to find someone came and parked a little too close for comfort.  :angry:

It drove brilliantly and effortlessly, and at times very rapidly.  :wink:  Even made the M25 interesting!! 

Still needs a full detail.

And, because I haven’t taken nearly enough pictures of my new R yet, here’s some of it in Legoland!!!   :grin:

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5730/21764745699_b1d5e06910_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/zah1Cc)

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/655/21764754159_a4b42e80e3_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/zah494)

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5760/21939553632_5f2c336c32_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/zqHWW5)

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/677/21763567540_8e623d4f4d_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/zaaYp7)

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5814/21763566360_cacb9271eb_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/zaaY3L)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 05 October 2015, 09:14

Its been many years since I've had to go to LEGOLAND, but its certainly looking a lot duller than I remember it ;-)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 05 October 2015, 09:22

Quote from: fredgroves on 05 October 2015, 09:14

Its been many years since I've had to go to LEGOLAND, but its certainly looking a lot duller than I remember it ;-)

 :grin:

Sorry didn't have time to recreate the R in Lego bricks. :tongue: Monkeyhanger might be the man for that job?

But yes, the place was quite a bit more colourful than that.   In fact my brain has primary colour overload, so the sight of a dull black car was bliss!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ajmoir36 on 05 October 2015, 12:46

Had my start/stop fixed on Sat by VW they replaced the vacuum sensor. I think it probably works, not used it but the error message is definitely gone and scans all clean now with VCDS.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 05 October 2015, 13:34

Oh congrats on the R Booth i have been a bit busy, it looks stunning with the prets

I still have the parking issues given the three door can have its moments

The NB made it down to Kent to see the family and there was a moment in a car park where i sounded a horn as the guy did not have parking sensors and could not drive

They need to do child free days at Legoland, i love the stuff and got the F40 to build, best toy in the world and reason why i chose my profession

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 05 October 2015, 14:23

Quote from: ajmoir36 on 05 October 2015, 12:46

Had my start/stop fixed on Sat by VW they replaced the vacuum sensor. I think it probably works, not used it but the error message is definitely gone and scans all clean now with VCDS.

The vacuum sensor failed on my GTI too after around  6 months. I seem to recall the dealer saying they had changed quite a few.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ajmoir36 on 05 October 2015, 17:21

Hopefully they have updated the part.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 05 October 2015, 17:31

Quote from: wigit on 05 October 2015, 13:34

Oh congrats on the R Booth i have been a bit busy, it looks stunning with the prets

I still have the parking issues given the three door can have its moments

The NB made it down to Kent to see the family and there was a moment in a car park where i sounded a horn as the guy did not have parking sensors and could not drive

They need to do child free days at Legoland, i love the stuff and got the F40 to build, best toy in the world and reason why i chose my profession

Thanks wigit.  I really like the Prets with the black, they add a little finesse to it.  Although Cadiz also suit the darker colours, I think they are a bit chavvy and thuggish looking with black.

Speaking of people that cannot drive, my R nearly had a very short lived life.  On driving it back from the dealership last Weds, got to a main Canterbury roundabout on the ring road and some stupid woman decided to cross lanes without looking or indicating.  I had to take evasive action to avoid being wiped out.  Me and my partner just looked st each other in disbelief!

As for Lego, I love the toy and like building it, but am not such a fan of over commercialised theme parks.  That said I enjoyed the Star Wars area, and the 'Lego Miniland' recreations, especially London, the Industrial North and the NASA ones which were impressive.

As for the R? So far, so good.  Very impressed.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 05 October 2015, 17:33

Quote from: ajmoir36 on 05 October 2015, 12:46

Had my start/stop fixed on Sat by VW they replaced the vacuum sensor. I think it probably works, not used it but the error message is definitely gone and scans all clean now with VCDS.

What problems were you experiencing with the Stop/Start?  How did you know you had a problem?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 05 October 2015, 21:25

Got my R back today, the long-winded way - having 2 cars and only 1 legal driver (so far, the wife's driving test is later this month) in the household is a bit of a bugger.

First day in the new job at Prudhoe (11 miles west of Newcastle), drove the A1 there. Got a slightly early finish, drove the A1 to Newcastle centre  for some free evening multistory parking then jumped on the Metro to Sunderland, getting off at the stop a 10 min walk away from Pulman Durham. Pick the R up, drive it 10 miles due North through the Tyne Tunnel (ACC "no view" warning is up again - must be a system limitation), get home, walk to the Metro near home and get it back into the Toon to pick up the A1 and drive it home. Not the easiest way to do it, but the quickest way to get to Sunderland from Prudhoe before the dealership closed.

The R's drive home.....The new turbo sounds very nice, much raspier than before.  :evil: No, they haven't messed with the Soundaktor and turned it back up, that raspy noise heard is the raw noise with the windows open. My wastegate rattle sounds a little louder than before though.  :sick: I asked them to look at that. Characteristic noise or not, metal on metal means only 1 thing - wear.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gazmondo35 on 05 October 2015, 22:19

I have finally got my car back after it was stolen two months ago,it's had a lot of electrical problems after the thefts cut up all the interior & will still need to go back in to have the drivers profile button fixed( no race mode for me) but enjoying having to car back anyway, I forgot how awesome it is.

Booth congratulations on your new car, can't wait to see after you've waved your detailing wand over it & I'm now slightly kicking myself that I didn't order mine on prets.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 05 October 2015, 23:09

Quote from: gazmondo35 on 05 October 2015, 22:19

I have finally got my car back after it was stolen two months ago,it's had a lot of electrical problems after the thefts cut up all the interior & will still need to go back in to have the drivers profile button fixed( no race mode for me) but enjoying having to car back anyway, I forgot how awesome it is.

Booth congratulations on your new car, can't wait to see after you've waved your detailing wand over it & I'm now slightly kicking myself that I didn't order mine on prets.

Gazmondo, I'm glad things are looking up for you after the awful theft of your R.  Really good to hear that you can start to enjoy it again and get past what happened.  That can't be easy.  Hope they sort the profile electrics out soon enough and you can really get to know it again afresh.

Thanks for the congrats.  Love the Prets, and the rest of the car's not too bad either, lol.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gung-Ho on 06 October 2015, 14:08

Yeah.. Great to see you've finally taken delivery of your R. The recent pics look 'Awesome!' 👍🏻

I wasn't expecting such a performance difference between the R and the GTi but boy was I wrong!  Hope you're enjoying your new R as much as I am.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 06 October 2015, 14:23

Quote from: Gung-Ho on 06 October 2015, 14:08

Yeah.. Great to see you've finally taken delivery of your R. The recent pics look 'Awesome!' 👍🏻

I wasn't expecting such a performance difference between the R and the GTi but boy was I wrong!  Hope you're enjoying your new R as much as I am.

Oh I am. :cool: :evil:

Nice to be wrong about some things eh, Gung-Ho. 

Brilliant car.  Best I've ever had.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 06 October 2015, 20:38

Ragged my R on the way home today just to make sure it performs as expected with the new turbo. Realised that I was stuck in Normal mode 1/2 way home and changed to Race - they've restored my Soundaktor volume to factory settings!  :sick: Straight back into Normal mode.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 07 October 2015, 07:29

Let me know when you want to meet up for vcds Matt.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 07 October 2015, 19:01

Quote from: mcmaddy on 07 October 2015, 07:29

Let me know when you want to meet up for vcds Matt.

Thanks Chris - the wife's A1 could do with a few items too (needle sweep, mirror dip and something else I can't remember). So they seemingly knocked the Soundator back up, but the volume fill lyou put on is still there.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 08 October 2015, 15:57

Today I removed all four wheels and gave them a good clean and a wax. Two coats on the inner surfaces. Also gave the calipers back their lovely red shine. Wheel bolts seemed a bit too easy to undo but I used my torque wrench to tighten them properly.

Wasn't overly impressed to find one of the disc retaining screws fall out as I removed the wheel.

Also, as it wasn't specified in the handbook, does anyone know what the recommended number of times to scrape your knuckles on the ground is when using the supplied jack?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Pinky1959 on 08 October 2015, 18:49

I took wheels off both cars earlier this year to clean them ,
 you should buy a trolley jack it makes removal a lot easier and you then don't have to use the car jack.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 08 October 2015, 19:11

Quote from: Pinky1959 on 08 October 2015, 18:49

I took wheels off both cars earlier this year to clean them ,
 you should buy a trolley jack it makes removal a lot easier and you then don't have to use the car jack.

Good advice but you're talking to an idiot. I have a trolley jack but it's buried in the shed and I can't be arsed to dig it out!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Bungleaio on 08 October 2015, 20:28

What did I do? I saw it for the first time!!!

Picking it up next Thursday, I'm going to struggle to get any sleep before then.

(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r50/Bungleaio/Golf/IMG_9215_zps9az2jcj4.jpg) (http://s141.photobucket.com/user/Bungleaio/media/Golf/IMG_9215_zps9az2jcj4.jpg.html)

(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r50/Bungleaio/Golf/IMG_9213_zpsovrycok6.jpg) (http://s141.photobucket.com/user/Bungleaio/media/Golf/IMG_9213_zpsovrycok6.jpg.html)

(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r50/Bungleaio/Golf/IMG_9217_zpsax5iawnw.jpg) (http://s141.photobucket.com/user/Bungleaio/media/Golf/IMG_9217_zpsax5iawnw.jpg.html)

(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r50/Bungleaio/Golf/IMG_9208_zpsnif6b7hu.jpg) (http://s141.photobucket.com/user/Bungleaio/media/Golf/IMG_9208_zpsnif6b7hu.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MXResonance on 08 October 2015, 20:35

Quote from: Bungleaio on 08 October 2015, 20:28

What did I do? I saw it for the first time!!!

Picking it up next Thursday, I'm going to struggle to get any sleep before then.

(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r50/Bungleaio/Golf/IMG_9215_zps9az2jcj4.jpg) (http://s141.photobucket.com/user/Bungleaio/media/Golf/IMG_9215_zps9az2jcj4.jpg.html)

(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r50/Bungleaio/Golf/IMG_9213_zpsovrycok6.jpg) (http://s141.photobucket.com/user/Bungleaio/media/Golf/IMG_9213_zpsovrycok6.jpg.html)

(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r50/Bungleaio/Golf/IMG_9217_zpsax5iawnw.jpg) (http://s141.photobucket.com/user/Bungleaio/media/Golf/IMG_9217_zpsax5iawnw.jpg.html)

(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r50/Bungleaio/Golf/IMG_9208_zpsnif6b7hu.jpg) (http://s141.photobucket.com/user/Bungleaio/media/Golf/IMG_9208_zpsnif6b7hu.jpg.html)

The ride height looks so high in those photos, I'm guessing the transport pucks give the car extra height?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Bungleaio on 08 October 2015, 20:45

I was hoping that too, if not some springs will be in order. I've not even got it and plans for mods have started creeping into my head  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Tornado8 on 08 October 2015, 21:45

Fitted DTUK Pedal box after much cussing(very tight connections).Now playing with settings, on standard sport mode at the moment. Much improved response at lower revs to go with the REVO stage 2 tune. Also have 034 Motorsport dogbone insert(CNC machined). Better response than the Neuspeed insert and seems to be less vibration :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: BigD on 10 October 2015, 17:01

Pressed plates and a GTI surround

(http://i585.photobucket.com/albums/ss291/thediggybave/GTI/4747C104-F849-4616-9E58-2A41AE1FDC44_zpskfc4wm2c.jpg) (http://s585.photobucket.com/user/thediggybave/media/GTI/4747C104-F849-4616-9E58-2A41AE1FDC44_zpskfc4wm2c.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: phope on 10 October 2015, 18:53

Not far from my office :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: phope on 17 October 2015, 10:36

Getting winter tyres ready on some OEM 17s - two ready and the other pair going on to the wheels today

Tyres from Camskill for a great price and all tyre fitting free, courtesy of a good pal :)

I'll have the wheels sealed during the week, and fit them next weekend

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y223/phope1/IMG_0611_zps4blcb2qv.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: phope on 18 October 2015, 11:45

Winter prep = lovely deep shine  :smiley:

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y223/phope1/IMG_0636_zpsd7rc2ygx.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 18 October 2015, 13:42

Also gave mine a bathe Phate, decided against pictures as I only ever seen to post clean car pictures haha.

Fell in love with Hydro2 again, great product in the right conditions.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 18 October 2015, 16:03

Quote from: phope on 18 October 2015, 11:45

Winter prep = lovely deep shine  :smiley:

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y223/phope1/IMG_0636_zpsd7rc2ygx.jpg)

That does look lovely! I normally go for metallics but Tornado Red is my new favourite! What spec car have you got?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Bungleaio on 18 October 2015, 19:47

Well it's taken me a couple of days but I've got my new car all protected. I've also got rid of the dealer fitted plates

(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r50/Bungleaio/Golf/IMG_9321_zps9qodohhs.jpg) (http://s141.photobucket.com/user/Bungleaio/media/Golf/IMG_9321_zps9qodohhs.jpg.html)

(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r50/Bungleaio/Golf/IMG_9322_zpsf5vffgha.jpg) (http://s141.photobucket.com/user/Bungleaio/media/Golf/IMG_9322_zpsf5vffgha.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: AndyG on 18 October 2015, 20:01

Stunning in 3 door guise!
I have to comment on that equally stunning hedge you have there also.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snooze on 18 October 2015, 20:15

Read lots of posts regarding rattles and how lucky I've been not to have had any. Then last week after nearly 5 months of ownership I seem to have acquired one. It's coming from the glovebox area and at first I just thought it was my sat nav rattling around. On inspection it would appear not. Looks like I too am now in the rattle club!  :sick:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Bungleaio on 18 October 2015, 20:28

Quote from: AndyG on 18 October 2015, 20:01

Stunning in 3 door guise!
I have to comment on that equally stunning hedge you have there also.

Cheers mate, I can't take any credit for the hedge  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 18 October 2015, 20:38

Quote from: Bungleaio on 18 October 2015, 20:28

Quote from: AndyG on 18 October 2015, 20:01

Stunning in 3 door guise!
I have to comment on that equally stunning hedge you have there also.

Cheers mate, I can't take any credit for the hedge  :smiley:

The car does look great, right number of doors too! But as above, cracking hedge!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 18 October 2015, 21:34

A spot of cleaning

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=275907.msg2522148#msg2522148

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: AndyG on 18 October 2015, 22:25

Best looking golf on here bar non Booth11.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 19 October 2015, 00:07

Quote from: AndyG on 18 October 2015, 22:25

Best looking golf on here bar non Booth11.

Well I don't know about that, but thanks very much Andy.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: stuart.cameron on 19 October 2015, 11:08

Quote from: Bungleaio on 18 October 2015, 19:47

Well it's taken me a couple of days but I've got my new car all protected. I've also got rid of the dealer fitted plates

(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r50/Bungleaio/Golf/IMG_9321_zps9qodohhs.jpg) (http://s141.photobucket.com/user/Bungleaio/media/Golf/IMG_9321_zps9qodohhs.jpg.html)

(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r50/Bungleaio/Golf/IMG_9322_zpsf5vffgha.jpg) (http://s141.photobucket.com/user/Bungleaio/media/Golf/IMG_9322_zpsf5vffgha.jpg.html)

Looks good with the shortened plates! Maybe you should take of the black plastic surround on the front?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GatsbyIII on 19 October 2015, 16:55

Today, I picked mine up  :smug: :smug: :whistle: :whistle:

(http://i1379.photobucket.com/albums/ah144/nickwilliams69/Golf%20Gti%208_zpsdzl2moii.jpg)
(http://s1379.photobucket.com/user/nickwilliams69/media/Golf%20Gti%206_zps9mlxdh0h.jpg.html?sort=3&o=1)
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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 19 October 2015, 17:25

Quote from: GatsbyIII on 19 October 2015, 16:55

Today, I picked mine up  :smug: :smug: :whistle: :whistle:

(http://i1379.photobucket.com/albums/ah144/nickwilliams69/Golf%20Gti%208_zpsdzl2moii.jpg)
(http://s1379.photobucket.com/user/nickwilliams69/media/Golf%20Gti%206_zps9mlxdh0h.jpg.html?sort=3&o=1)
(http://s1379.photobucket.com/user/nickwilliams69/media/Golf%20Gti%204_zps4ztaanbk.jpg.html?sort=3&o=2)

Beautiful  :cool:

Enjoy!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GatsbyIII on 19 October 2015, 17:46

Quote from: Booth11 on 19 October 2015, 17:25

Quote from: GatsbyIII on 19 October 2015, 16:55

Today, I picked mine up  :smug: :smug: :whistle: :whistle:

(http://i1379.photobucket.com/albums/ah144/nickwilliams69/Golf%20Gti%208_zpsdzl2moii.jpg)
(http://s1379.photobucket.com/user/nickwilliams69/media/Golf%20Gti%206_zps9mlxdh0h.jpg.html?sort=3&o=1)
(http://s1379.photobucket.com/user/nickwilliams69/media/Golf%20Gti%204_zps4ztaanbk.jpg.html?sort=3&o=2)

Beautiful  :cool:

Enjoy!

Cheers R.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Flim on 19 October 2015, 19:06

Looks great Gatsby! Loving all these black 3 doors.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Bungleaio on 19 October 2015, 19:32

Looking good Gatsby! The rear privacy glass really sets it off.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Bungleaio on 19 October 2015, 19:49

Quote from: stuart.cameron on 19 October 2015, 11:08

Looks good with the shortened plates! Maybe you should take of the black plastic surround on the front?

Cheers mate, I would love to get rid of the plinth from the front of the car, I tried to order it without but they are fitted like that at the factory. The plinth has 5 mounting positions so they will need filling and painting over, the dealer offered to do this (at a cost) but I thought I would wait until I've picked up a few stone chips and get it done then.

Until then it doesn't look too bad, the front plate is actually full size so that it fills the plinth but only the minimal area of white is shown. The previous picture doesn't show that all that well but it looks alright in the metal.

(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r50/Bungleaio/Golf/IMG_9331_zpslcwwhwg4.jpg)

Another go at the front bumper to remove the swirls required!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Nighty25 on 19 October 2015, 21:30

Toady mines got a bath in dodo juice born to be mild and a coat of dodo juice acrylic spritz. The wheels were also coated in polish angle wheel wax. I am trying to get the car as prepared for the winter as possible while the weather is still decent here in Scotland

Jamie

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GatsbyIII on 20 October 2015, 09:04

Quote from: Flim on 19 October 2015, 19:06

Looks great Gatsby! Loving all these black 3 doors.

Thanks Flim. Definitely feel like I made the right colour/model choice.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GatsbyIII on 20 October 2015, 09:06

Quote from: Bungleaio on 19 October 2015, 19:32

Looking good Gatsby! The rear privacy glass really sets it off.

Cheers Bungleaio. I am loving this car so far. Went for a(nother) drive in the dark last night just to play with the cornering lights. I'm easily pleased  :grin: :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: stuart.cameron on 20 October 2015, 09:53

Quote from: Bungleaio on 19 October 2015, 19:49

Quote from: stuart.cameron on 19 October 2015, 11:08

Looks good with the shortened plates! Maybe you should take of the black plastic surround on the front?

Cheers mate, I would love to get rid of the plinth from the front of the car, I tried to order it without but they are fitted like that at the factory. The plinth has 5 mounting positions so they will need filling and painting over, the dealer offered to do this (at a cost) but I thought I would wait until I've picked up a few stone chips and get it done then.

Until then it doesn't look too bad, the front plate is actually full size so that it fills the plinth but only the minimal area of white is shown. The previous picture doesn't show that all that well but it looks alright in the metal.

Another go at the front bumper to remove the swirls required!

I see what you mean, I removed mine after I hit a deer and cracked it but totally forgot about the holes!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: peterdoherty on 20 October 2015, 20:29

Got her a Gloss-it Evo Quartz Ceramic Coat for her 2nd birthday.......


(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f154/petercdoherty/10472133_939075512795757_8292049927547891073_o_zpseuxblo29.jpg) (http://s47.photobucket.com/user/petercdoherty/media/10472133_939075512795757_8292049927547891073_o_zpseuxblo29.jpg.html)

(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f154/petercdoherty/11225464_939075539462421_2461288403740552155_o_zpscjlsalir.jpg) (http://s47.photobucket.com/user/petercdoherty/media/11225464_939075539462421_2461288403740552155_o_zpscjlsalir.jpg.html)

(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f154/petercdoherty/12132512_939075572795751_7696059302706660926_o_zpssb5wrgcj.jpg) (http://s47.photobucket.com/user/petercdoherty/media/12132512_939075572795751_7696059302706660926_o_zpssb5wrgcj.jpg.html)

(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f154/petercdoherty/12022340_939075596129082_3499974748048347474_o_zpsb37zbugb.jpg) (http://s47.photobucket.com/user/petercdoherty/media/12022340_939075596129082_3499974748048347474_o_zpsb37zbugb.jpg.html)

(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f154/petercdoherty/12028621_939075519462423_7328408442423891729_o_zps3shoyqwt.jpg) (http://s47.photobucket.com/user/petercdoherty/media/12028621_939075519462423_7328408442423891729_o_zps3shoyqwt.jpg.html)

(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f154/petercdoherty/12052489_939075582795750_5692374692227385102_o_zpsv9fknua4.jpg) (http://s47.photobucket.com/user/petercdoherty/media/12052489_939075582795750_5692374692227385102_o_zpsv9fknua4.jpg.html)

(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f154/petercdoherty/12022359_939075586129083_5660200748096318277_o_zpsov9v3om5.jpg) (http://s47.photobucket.com/user/petercdoherty/media/12022359_939075586129083_5660200748096318277_o_zpsov9v3om5.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 20 October 2015, 21:31

^^^

Wow, that looks stunning. The GTD is such a good looking car :cool: :cool: :cool:

I love Carbon Grey, looks like mercury.  My favourite colour after Deep Black Pearl.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: remlapeel on 20 October 2015, 21:33

I do love GTDs in grey. The best looking Performance golf imo and it's the only one I haven't owned....

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dean5i on 20 October 2015, 21:52

I do really like carbon Grey.

I wish it was available on the R it would have been my first choice with mine.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: phope on 24 October 2015, 18:25

Prepared a full set of OEM 'Dijon' 17" with winter tyres to go on the car tomorrow - sealed the wheels with Gyeon Q2 Rim quartz coating, so will be good to see how easy they are to keep clean in the next few months

Wheel design is unremarkable in 17" sensible size for winter use, but would look very smart as a 19", as imagined here :)

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y223/phope1/IMG_0651_zpsq61johru.jpg)

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y223/phope1/aIMG_0652_zpsutwthbfu.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 24 October 2015, 18:30

Quote from: phope on 24 October 2015, 18:25

Prepared a full set of OEM 'Dijon' 17" with winter tyres to go on the car tomorrow - sealed the wheels with Gyeon Q2 Rim quartz coating, so will be good to see how easy they are to keep clean in the next few months

Wheel design is unremarkable in 17" sensible size for winter use, but would look very smart as a 19", as imagined here :)

They're 99% Scirocco Lugano alloys once you stretch them to look 19"  :nerd:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: remlapeel on 24 October 2015, 19:15

Washed, decontaminated and sealed the paintwork ready for winter. Contemplating some winter wheels, but looked at the OEM wheels and they are a four figure number, I'm not sure I can justify it, especially as I don't like the look

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: barrym381 on 24 October 2015, 19:23

Quote from: remlapeel on 24 October 2015, 19:15

Washed, decontaminated and sealed the paintwork ready for winter. Contemplating some winter wheels, but looked at the OEM wheels and they are a four figure number, I'm not sure I can justify it, especially as I don't like the look

half the price or there is a set of bbs ck in the classifieds on here  :smiley:

https://www.gumtree.com/p/wheel-rims-tyres/vw-golf-mk-7-gti-austin-alloy-wheels-and-tyres./1139230714

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 24 October 2015, 21:51

Traded the gtd in for a tiguan r line.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jimble on 24 October 2015, 21:56

Quote from: mcmaddy on 24 October 2015, 21:51

Traded the gtd in for a tiguan r line.

Curious to hear your thoughts about the Tiguan, i seriously considered one before trading the Touareg in for the GTI.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 25 October 2015, 06:42

I might be tempted by next years Tiguan that debuted at Frankfurt  :cool:

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/image_zpshfreuwae.jpeg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/image_zpshfreuwae.jpeg.html)

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/image_zpsylodsd2v.jpeg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/image_zpsylodsd2v.jpeg.html)

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/image_zpsd7dd4uqg.jpeg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/image_zpsd7dd4uqg.jpeg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: phope on 25 October 2015, 12:08

It's a great looking car - will sell massively :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: phope on 25 October 2015, 12:11

Winter 17s on, summer 18s off...

Fronts are down to 5mm, and rears to 6mm after 12,000 miles/8 months since delivery

Midway through:

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y223/phope1/IMG_0655_zpsjonvxccf.jpg)

All done:

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y223/phope1/IMG_0668_zpshvyj82ua.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Cossieian on 25 October 2015, 12:42

Went to the dealers to try and find my car, wife spotted it behind the fence :grin:
Gonna be a long ass week
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj186/mccanno1/image.jpg1_7.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/mccanno1/media/image.jpg1_7.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: phope on 25 October 2015, 12:44

Nice  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 25 October 2015, 14:19

I don't get the winter wheels thing. Ugly-fying your car for 6 months. We aren't in Scandanvia! Each to their own of course.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 25 October 2015, 17:03

Quote from: Cossieian on 25 October 2015, 12:42

Went to the dealers to try and find my car, wife spotted it behind the fence :grin:
Gonna be a long ass week
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj186/mccanno1/image.jpg1_7.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/mccanno1/media/image.jpg1_7.jpg.html)

Oh, that looks gorgeous. :cool: Bet you can't wait.

Last Sunday, I'd just finished detailing mine and was waiting to pull out of my driveway to clean the rust of the brake discs, and a pristine Toranade Red R went by.  Driver did a double take at mine, which fortunately was looking similarly clean and shiny.  But I must say the Mk7 R looks superb in red.  Much, much nicer than the Mk6 R which I never though suited red.

Can't wait to see more pics of yours.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 25 October 2015, 17:06

Quote from: JoeGTI on 25 October 2015, 14:19

I don't get the winter wheels thing. Ugly-fying your car for 6 months. We aren't in Scandanvia! Each to their own of course.

Depends where you live, but to an extent, neither do I.  I can understand the need for winter wheels and tyres in some parts of the UK that get more extreme weather, but in some places down south??  Have managed to get through every winter without incident.  And before anyone says anything, every wheel I've ever kerbed has occurred in spring/summer months!  Where I am it's just not warranted having winter wheels on fo  4-6 months of the year.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 25 October 2015, 17:21

Quote from: Booth11 on 25 October 2015, 17:06

Quote from: JoeGTI on 25 October 2015, 14:19

I don't get the winter wheels thing. Ugly-fying your car for 6 months. We aren't in Scandanvia! Each to their own of course.

Depends where you live, but to an extent, neither do I.  I can understand the need for winter wheels and tyres in some parts of the UK that get more extreme weather, but in some places down south??  Have managed to get through every winter without incident.  And before anyone says anything, every wheel I've ever kerbed has occurred in spring/summer months!  Where I am it's just not warranted having winter wheels on fo  4-6 months of the year.

Same here. I could count on one hand the number of times I had frost on the windscreen last winter. I recall one relatively bad snowy morning - in March! But that was it. Winters tend to be mild and wet in my neck of the woods.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 25 October 2015, 19:39

Quote from: Booth11 on 25 October 2015, 17:06

Quote from: JoeGTI on 25 October 2015, 14:19

I don't get the winter wheels thing. Ugly-fying your car for 6 months. We aren't in Scandanvia! Each to their own of course.

Depends where you live, but to an extent, neither do I.  I can understand the need for winter wheels and tyres in some parts of the UK that get more extreme weather, but in some places down south??  Have managed to get through every winter without incident.  And before anyone says anything, every wheel I've ever kerbed has occurred in spring/summer months!  Where I am it's just not warranted having winter wheels on fo  4-6 months of the year.

Never felt the need myself, exercising a bit more caution when  it gets cold, but i've just bought the missus a set of winters for her A1. Brand new set of 15" wheel shod with Michelin winter tyres for £400 delivered, if it saves her a smash in her first 6 months of driving (hopefully she passes her test on Tues) then it will be money well spent.

Slightly tempted for myself as my new job is in the wilds of Northumberland where it is generally 6C lower than at home in the winter, and I still have my Flintstones.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 25 October 2015, 20:16

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 25 October 2015, 19:39

Quote from: Booth11 on 25 October 2015, 17:06

Quote from: JoeGTI on 25 October 2015, 14:19

I don't get the winter wheels thing. Ugly-fying your car for 6 months. We aren't in Scandanvia! Each to their own of course.

Depends where you live, but to an extent, neither do I.  I can understand the need for winter wheels and tyres in some parts of the UK that get more extreme weather, but in some places down south??  Have managed to get through every winter without incident.  And before anyone says anything, every wheel I've ever kerbed has occurred in spring/summer months!  Where I am it's just not warranted having winter wheels on fo  4-6 months of the year.

Never felt the need myself, exercising a bit more caution when  it gets cold, but i've just bought the missus a set of winters for her A1. Brand new set of 15" wheel shod with Michelin winter tyres for £400 delivered, if it saves her a smash in her first 6 months of driving (hopefully she passes her test on Tues) then it will be money well spent.

Slightly tempted for myself as my new job is in the wilds of Northumberland where it is generally 6C lower than at home in the winter, and I still have my Flintstones.

Good luck to Mrs monkeyhanger for Tues. Probably the prudent thing to do for a newly qualified driver, in winter, will give her a bit more assurrance out on the road.

But as far as you're concerned, if you've never felt the need before, and now you have 4WD on the R, forget the winter wheels and tyres, it's high time you ditched the crappy Flintstones and got some Michelin PSS on that car.  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: phope on 25 October 2015, 20:23

Quote from: Booth11 on 25 October 2015, 17:06

Quote from: JoeGTI on 25 October 2015, 14:19

I don't get the winter wheels thing. Ugly-fying your car for 6 months. We aren't in Scandanvia! Each to their own of course.

Depends where you live, but to an extent, neither do I.  I can understand the need for winter wheels and tyres in some parts of the UK that get more extreme weather, but in some places down south??  Have managed to get through every winter without incident.  And before anyone says anything, every wheel I've ever kerbed has occurred in spring/summer months!  Where I am it's just not warranted having winter wheels on fo  4-6 months of the year.

Of course - you do whats right for your circumstances

I live 20-30 miles from the Cairngorms National Park area (there are roads around here with snow-gates that get closed regularly in the winter to prevent people driving on them in bad weather),

I do a fair amount of travelling every winter in very wet/slushy/snowy/icy roads - for that, I'd rather have some dedicated rubber and keep my polished Nogaros away from the salt & grit that gets spread around for weeks.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 25 October 2015, 20:23

Quote from: JoeGTI on 25 October 2015, 17:21

Quote from: Booth11 on 25 October 2015, 17:06

Quote from: JoeGTI on 25 October 2015, 14:19

I don't get the winter wheels thing. Ugly-fying your car for 6 months. We aren't in Scandanvia! Each to their own of course.

Depends where you live, but to an extent, neither do I.  I can understand the need for winter wheels and tyres in some parts of the UK that get more extreme weather, but in some places down south??  Have managed to get through every winter without incident.  And before anyone says anything, every wheel I've ever kerbed has occurred in spring/summer months!  Where I am it's just not warranted having winter wheels on fo  4-6 months of the year.

Same here. I could count on one hand the number of times I had frost on the windscreen last winter. I recall one relatively bad snowy morning - in March! But that was it. Winters tend to be mild and wet in my neck of the woods.

And here.  We seem to escape the worst of the winter weather is this far eastern corner, to the point that winter is pretty boring round this way.  No snow now for last 2 years!  Coming from Yorkshire, I long for some proper winter weather. :sad:

Winter wheels/tyres would be a complete waste of cash.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 25 October 2015, 20:28

Quote from: phope on 25 October 2015, 20:23

Quote from: Booth11 on 25 October 2015, 17:06

Quote from: JoeGTI on 25 October 2015, 14:19

I don't get the winter wheels thing. Ugly-fying your car for 6 months. We aren't in Scandanvia! Each to their own of course.

Depends where you live, but to an extent, neither do I.  I can understand the need for winter wheels and tyres in some parts of the UK that get more extreme weather, but in some places down south??  Have managed to get through every winter without incident.  And before anyone says anything, every wheel I've ever kerbed has occurred in spring/summer months!  Where I am it's just not warranted having winter wheels on fo  4-6 months of the year.

Of course - you do whats right for your circumstances

I live 20-30 miles from the Cairngorms National Park area, and do a fair amount of travelling every winter in very wet/slushy/snowy/icy roads - for that, I'd rather have some dedicated rubber and keep my polished Nogaros away from the salt & grit that gets spread around for weeks.

Agree. As I said depends on where you are located, and what kind of winter weather you generally get.  Fantastic to live in such a stunning location.  :cool: 

But round here there aren't many hills (not by my standards anyway) and apart from the usual damp, dank winter weather, and the odd pathetic sprinkling of snow every few years, winters are pretty uneventful weather and road condition-wise.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Restlessnative on 25 October 2015, 20:57

Quote from: phope on 25 October 2015, 20:23

Quote from: Booth11 on 25 October 2015, 17:06

Quote from: JoeGTI on 25 October 2015, 14:19

I don't get the winter wheels thing. Ugly-fying your car for 6 months. We aren't in Scandanvia! Each to their own of course.

Depends where you live, but to an extent, neither do I.  I can understand the need for winter wheels and tyres in some parts of the UK that get more extreme weather, but in some places down south??  Have managed to get through every winter without incident.  And before anyone says anything, every wheel I've ever kerbed has occurred in spring/summer months!  Where I am it's just not warranted having winter wheels on fo  4-6 months of the year.

Of course - you do whats right for your circumstances

I live 20-30 miles from the Cairngorms National Park area (there are roads around here with snow-gates that get closed regularly in the winter to prevent people driving on them in bad weather),

I do a fair amount of travelling every winter in very wet/slushy/snowy/icy roads - for that, I'd rather have some dedicated rubber and keep my polished Nogaros away from the salt & grit that gets spread around for weeks.

I used to travel up and down the A9( in my RAF days).Drumochter Pass still haunts me. :shocked:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 25 October 2015, 20:58

Quote from: Jimble on 24 October 2015, 21:56

Quote from: mcmaddy on 24 October 2015, 21:51

Traded the gtd in for a tiguan r line.

Curious to hear your thoughts about the Tiguan, i seriously considered one before trading the Touareg in for the GTI.

I had a tiguan before getting the gtd and as good as the gtd was I always regretted selling mine. I probably should have just got another tiguan but you know the feeling when you get an itch that just won't go away. I would have loved the new tiguan next year but no way I would have got 6k off the price I got my new one for.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Cossieian on 25 October 2015, 21:00

Quote from: Booth11 on 25 October 2015, 17:03

Quote from: Cossieian on 25 October 2015, 12:42

Went to the dealers to try and find my car, wife spotted it behind the fence :grin:
Gonna be a long ass week

Oh, that looks gorgeous. :cool: Bet you can't wait.

Last Sunday, I'd just finished detailing mine and was waiting to pull out of my driveway to clean the rust of the brake discs, and a pristine Toranade Red R went by.  Driver did a double take at mine, which fortunately was looking similarly clean and shiny.  But I must say the Mk7 R looks superb in red.  Much, much nicer than the Mk6 R which I never though suited red.

Can't wait to see more pics of yours.

Thankyou so much for your very kind comment Booth, if I'm honest I was panicking a little about the colour, been thinking lately I should of ordered Lapiz.
But after seeing it in the flesh today I know I made the right choice, a Tornado Red might be th budget colour but in all honestly it's my favourite.
And to add to that the dealer had a used 3 Door Red with Prets sitting right behind mine, I really need Prets, just can't find any :huh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 25 October 2015, 21:27

Quote from: Cossieian on 25 October 2015, 21:00

Thankyou so much for your very kind comment Booth, if I'm honest I was panicking a little about the colour, been thinking lately I should of ordered Lapiz.
But after seeing it in the flesh today I know I made the right choice, a Tornado Red might be th budget colour but in all honestly it's my favourite.
And to add to that the dealer had a used 3 Door Red with Prets sitting right behind mine, I really need Prets, just can't find any :huh:

Cossieian, why do you want the Prets so badly?  Don't get me wrong, I think they are a stunning wheel for the R (I have them myself), but what was the reason you didn't originally spec them - keep costs down, keep the wait time down?

I'll admit I'm really not keen on Cadiz per se, but if there's one colour R they do suit very well, it's Tornado Red.  Why not wait to get the car and see how you feel after a few weeks with them on?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Cossieian on 25 October 2015, 21:33

Quote from: Booth11 on 25 October 2015, 21:27

Quote from: Cossieian on 25 October 2015, 21:00

Thankyou so much for your very kind comment Booth, if I'm honest I was panicking a little about the colour, been thinking lately I should of ordered Lapiz.
But after seeing it in the flesh today I know I made the right choice, a Tornado Red might be th budget colour but in all honestly it's my favourite.
And to add to that the dealer had a used 3 Door Red with Prets sitting right behind mine, I really need Prets, just can't find any :huh:

Cossieian, why do you want the Prets so badly?  Don't get me wrong, I think they are a stunning wheel for the R (I have them myself), but what was the reason you didn't originally spec them - keep costs down, keep the wait time down?

I'll admit I'm really not keen on Cadiz per se, but if there's one colour R they do suit very well, it's Tornado Red.  Why not wait to get the car and see how you feel after a few weeks with them on?

Booth I actually really like the Cadiz, but my wife seen the prets on a car a few weeks back and she loves them.
Tbh I didn't even like the prets when I was ordering lol, but now my wife talks about them so much she's talked me round :laugh:
Anyway if I find a set I'll buy them and probably shove them in the garage and never put them on, this is what I always seem to do :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: phope on 25 October 2015, 21:44

Quote from: Restlessnative on 25 October 2015, 20:57

I used to travel up and down the A9( in my RAF days).Drumochter Pass still haunts me. :shocked:

A favourite fun route for those coming from the south is to head north from Perth to the A93 Bridge of Cally, then through Glenshee, Braemar, quick wave at the Queen at Balmoral, rapidly driving east through Royal Deeside, then taking a diversion on the B974 over the old military road all the way down to the east coast

Rather than take the dull old main road, you can have 80 odd miles of stunning views, immense changes in elevations and the roller coaster ride that is the old military road is a real test of a cars ability :D

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y223/phope1/Screen%20Shot%202015-10-25%20at%2021.33.42_zps9psehhv0.png)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 25 October 2015, 21:45

Quote from: Cossieian on 25 October 2015, 21:33

Quote from: Booth11 on 25 October 2015, 21:27

Quote from: Cossieian on 25 October 2015, 21:00

Thankyou so much for your very kind comment Booth, if I'm honest I was panicking a little about the colour, been thinking lately I should of ordered Lapiz.
But after seeing it in the flesh today I know I made the right choice, a Tornado Red might be th budget colour but in all honestly it's my favourite.
And to add to that the dealer had a used 3 Door Red with Prets sitting right behind mine, I really need Prets, just can't find any :huh:

Cossieian, why do you want the Prets so badly?  Don't get me wrong, I think they are a stunning wheel for the R (I have them myself), but what was the reason you didn't originally spec them - keep costs down, keep the wait time down?

I'll admit I'm really not keen on Cadiz per se, but if there's one colour R they do suit very well, it's Tornado Red.  Why not wait to get the car and see how you feel after a few weeks with them on?

Booth I actually really like the Cadiz, but my wife seen the prets on a car a few weeks back and she loves them.
Tbh I didn't even like the prets when I was ordering lol, but now my wife talks about them so much she's talked me round :laugh:
Anyway if I find a set I'll buy them and probably shove them in the garage and never put them on, this is what I always seem to do :wink:

 :grin:

Tbh, I didn't like the Prets that much when I first saw them, but I liked the Cadiz even less (sorry), so that was the decider.  Now I've got them, I just love them, so your wife has very good taste, lol.  I'm not helping am I, haha! 

If I come across a genuine used set, I'll let you know, so you can stow them away in the garage. :wink:  I'd be very wary of replicas, you can't be too sure of the quality.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 25 October 2015, 21:56

Today I drove the car around the back of the house (the house has 2 "fronts", one is in the street behind ours  yes, a bit weird) to wash the car. Then I was reminded of a few DIY jobs that needed doing before we get some new blinds next week, so the wash was out the window.

I did manage to give it a bit of a vigorous workout this evening though.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 25 October 2015, 23:05

I did a couple of VCDS tweaks for someone with an Audi S1 so in return he took me out for a drive.
That was like sh!t off a shovel. I was literally pinned to the seat as he accelerated.
Has anyone thats drove an R also drove an S1 and able to compare the 2?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: remlapeel on 25 October 2015, 23:13

I haven't driven one, but have had a play with one in my R. The R (mine has a DTUK box) is a reasonable chunk quicker , but given the power difference it was a lot quicker than I thought it was going to be.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 25 October 2015, 23:30

Maybe its the weight to BHP ratio but I was impressed. This thing could shift.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Restlessnative on 26 October 2015, 19:21

Quote from: phope on 25 October 2015, 21:44

Quote from: Restlessnative on 25 October 2015, 20:57

I used to travel up and down the A9( in my RAF days).Drumochter Pass still haunts me. :shocked:

A favourite fun route for those coming from the south is to head north from Perth to the A93 Bridge of Cally, then through Glenshee, Braemar, quick wave at the Queen at Balmoral, rapidly driving east through Royal Deeside, then taking a diversion on the B974 over the old military road all the way down to the east coast

Rather than take the dull old main road, you can have 80 odd miles of stunning views, immense changes in elevations and the roller coaster ride that is the old military road is a real test of a cars ability :D

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y223/phope1/Screen%20Shot%202015-10-25%20at%2021.33.42_zps9psehhv0.png)

Wouldn't fancy it in the Wintertime though. :shocked: Looks fun though.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: RobS23GTI on 26 October 2015, 19:56

I've got the S1 and it does feel a lot quicker than the GTI I had with the DTUK box. The kerb weight isn't that much less than the GTI , but it's a bit more of a lairy car.
Bit underwhelmed by interior / build quality though, not as good as the GTI

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 26 October 2015, 20:00

Quote from: p3asa on 25 October 2015, 23:05

I did a couple of VCDS tweaks for someone with an Audi S1 so in return he took me out for a drive.
That was like sh!t off a shovel. I was literally pinned to the seat as he accelerated.
Has anyone thats drove an R also drove an S1 and able to compare the 2?

I have driven a used one at Newcastle Audi, but couldn't give it everything from a standstill as the salesoman was in the car with me. I did give it some in-gear acceleration and the lass looked like she was going to throw up so it was a short burst. That S1 is quick, but it feels quicker than it is as it's not as polished as the R and you don't have to push it as hard to get the best out of it - you really have to keep the R above 4k revs for it to show its "Mr Hyde" side. In much the same way as my 170TDI Scirocco felt noticeably quicker than my GTD.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 27 October 2015, 12:10

Quote from: RobS23GTI on 26 October 2015, 19:56

I've got the S1 and it does feel a lot quicker than the GTI I had with the DTUK box. The kerb weight isn't that much less than the GTI , but it's a bit more of a lairy car.
Bit underwhelmed by interior / build quality though, not as good as the GTI

Thanks. I did expect it to be a lot quicker than the GTI. I was just interested in how it performed compared to the R. Thanks for the feedback @MH


Not the best videos but I did find a few comparisons on Youtube
S1 v R (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6ssU9HQqT4)
S1 v GTI pp (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfYf79cWclw)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTI_Ant on 27 October 2015, 21:02

The S1 is heavier than the GTI pp.  It weighs 1315Kg unladen without driver & luggage (Audi exclude this).  The GTi pp weighs 1382Kg including an allowance of 75Kg for driver and luggage so 1307Kg without.  Exactly the same bhp (230) so difference is all down to traction off the line.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 29 October 2015, 20:47

Yesterday - fitted Bosch Aerotwin 864S wipers to replace the substandard OEM ones. 

Today - ticked over the first 1,000 miles, every one of them (even those sat in static traffic, lol) enjoyable.  Bring on the next thousand!  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: remlapeel on 29 October 2015, 21:01

Just had the 2500mile service indicator come up on the MFD

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 30 October 2015, 00:08

Quote from: Booth11 on 29 October 2015, 20:47

Yesterday - fitted Bosch Aerotwin 864S wipers to replace the substandard OEM ones. 

Today - ticked over the first 1,000 miles, every one of them (even those sat in static traffic, lol) enjoyable.  Bring on the next thousand!  :laugh:

When you hit 2k it'll be even more exciting  :smiley:, I've noticed the MPG improving in the last week or so, I'm averaging 29 on the current tank (about 2000 miles on it now). It  could be down to the honeymoon period being over too I guess!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 October 2015, 08:14

Quote from: JoeGTI on 30 October 2015, 00:08

Quote from: Booth11 on 29 October 2015, 20:47

Yesterday - fitted Bosch Aerotwin 864S wipers to replace the substandard OEM ones. 

Today - ticked over the first 1,000 miles, every one of them (even those sat in static traffic, lol) enjoyable.  Bring on the next thousand!  :laugh:

When you hit 2k it'll be even more exciting  :smiley:, I've noticed the MPG improving in the last week or so, I'm averaging 29 on the current tank (about 2000 miles on it now). It  could be down to the honeymoon period being over too I guess!

Good to hear Joe.  :smiley: It's starting to loosen up nicely and becoming more agile if you know what I mean.  I just love driving it!

Long term MPG actually dipped a bit from 25 to 24.6 LOL, though I've seen much better average from a tank, but been stuck a lot in city traffic lately.  If it's anything like my old GTI mpg didn't start improving till well over 2K miles as you say. Tbh if I get average 27mpg that's ok and anything better I'll consider a bonus.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 30 October 2015, 08:30

Quote from: p3asa on 25 October 2015, 23:05

I did a couple of VCDS tweaks for someone with an Audi S1 so in return he took me out for a drive.
That was like sh!t off a shovel. I was literally pinned to the seat as he accelerated.
Has anyone thats drove an R also drove an S1 and able to compare the 2?

I know a bloke who traded his 18 month old S4 for one  :huh: He's only a small fella, so we reckon the S4 was too much car for him to clean. It is often referred to as "Little Tykes, my first S car", or "My little Audi"

He's named it Betty Boost. Betty Booster seat more like.  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 October 2015, 08:36

Quote from: dubber36 on 30 October 2015, 08:30

Quote from: p3asa on 25 October 2015, 23:05

I did a couple of VCDS tweaks for someone with an Audi S1 so in return he took me out for a drive.
That was like sh!t off a shovel. I was literally pinned to the seat as he accelerated.
Has anyone thats drove an R also drove an S1 and able to compare the 2?

I know a bloke who traded his 18 month old S4 for one  :huh: He's only a small fella, so we reckon the S4 was too much car for him to clean. It is often referred to as "Little Tykes, my first S car", or "My little Audi"

He's named it Betty Boost. Betty Booster seat more like.  :grin:

 :grin:

Rapid or not A1/S1 look ridiculously small.  Stick with a Golf.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Greerso on 30 October 2015, 11:38

Replaced the cornering lights with a couple of Osram Cool Blue Hyper+  :cool:

Certainly a lot easier than replacing the bulbs in a Leon #skinnedknuckles

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 30 October 2015, 12:42

Quote from: dubber36 on 30 October 2015, 08:30

I know a bloke who traded his 18 month old S4 for one  :huh: He's only a small fella, so we reckon the S4 was too much car for him to clean. It is often referred to as "Little Tykes, my first S car", or "My little Audi"

He's named it Betty Boost. Betty Booster seat more like.  :grin:

Not being sexist or anything but isn't an A1 more of a girl's car really? There definitely are cars which look odd with blokes driving them and the A1 is one of them (along with the "new" VW Beetle and the "new" Mini)

They only make the things so that the other half/daughter of the Q7 driver can also have some expensive bling. An important marketing technique for Audi but its exactly what they are doing, expensive small cars exist for this sector alone.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 October 2015, 13:04

Quote from: fredgroves on 30 October 2015, 12:42

Not being sexist or anything but isn't an A1 more of a girl's car really? There definitely are cars which look odd with blokes driving them and the A1 is one of them (along with the "new" VW Beetle and the "new" Mini)

They only make the things so that the other half/daughter of the Q7 driver can also have some expensive bling. An important marketing technique for Audi but its exactly what they are doing, expensive small cars exist for this sector alone.

Sexist or not, it's true I think. Although, speaking as a girl, none of those cars you mention would get a second look from me.  Blokes do look stupid driving those kind of cars. I even think the Scirocco is on the girly side.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 30 October 2015, 13:17

Yeah I think we know where your car feelings are ;-)

But I'd say you were the exception and not the rule!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 October 2015, 14:07

Quote from: fredgroves on 30 October 2015, 13:17

Yeah I think we know where your car feelings are ;-)

But I'd say you were the exception and not the rule!

And yours. :tongue:  What are you trying to say, lol.

I'm not averse to smaller cars, but I'd have a Polo GTI or even a Fiesta ST over a Mini, S1, or Beetle, any day of the week.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 30 October 2015, 14:44

I'd quite like a go in the Fiesta I saw today at the garage I took my car for an MOT to. It was an M Sport built 4WD rally car with a Millington N/A engine, producing around 350 horse power. It will be getting used in anger on Anglesey this weekend.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 30 October 2015, 15:42

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 October 2015, 14:07

I'm not averse to smaller cars, but I'd have a Polo GTI or even a Fiesta ST over a Mini, S1, or Beetle, any day of the week.

^+1. I know this has moved off topic, but I really like the Polo GTI. Had a very brief drive in one the other day. Not ideal conditions, as it was raining hard, but it was fun. Has got me thinking............

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 30 October 2015, 16:50

Quote from: SRGTD on 30 October 2015, 15:42

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 October 2015, 14:07

I'm not averse to smaller cars, but I'd have a Polo GTI or even a Fiesta ST over a Mini, S1, or Beetle, any day of the week.

^+1. I know this has moved off topic, but I really like the Polo GTI. Had a very brief drive in one the other day. Not ideal conditions, as it was raining hard, but it was fun. Has got me thinking............

I'm not sure if I'd have one over an S1 as I'm a bit of an S1 fan, but those new Polo GTI's are proper great fun old skool hot hatch style. Big torquey engine in a lightish shell and a proper gearbox too.
A much more practical size than a Golf too with modern space issues with congested roads and even more congested parking - and much closer to the original GTI's in size.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 30 October 2015, 18:19

Quote from: fredgroves on 30 October 2015, 12:42

Quote from: dubber36 on 30 October 2015, 08:30

I know a bloke who traded his 18 month old S4 for one  :huh: He's only a small fella, so we reckon the S4 was too much car for him to clean. It is often referred to as "Little Tykes, my first S car", or "My little Audi"

He's named it Betty Boost. Betty Booster seat more like.  :grin:

Not being sexist or anything but isn't an A1 more of a girl's car really? There definitely are cars which look odd with blokes driving them and the A1 is one of them (along with the "new" VW Beetle and the "new" Mini)

They only make the things so that the other half/daughter of the Q7 driver can also have some expensive bling. An important marketing technique for Audi but its exactly what they are doing, expensive small cars exist for this sector alone.

I'd say the Q7 is more of a woman's car, a typical Chelsea tractor for the school run for those with quite a bit of money. A1 is a fair bit less girly than a Fiat 500 or Mini, not as gender neutral as a Clio or Fiesta perhaps. Although not quite up there with higher end Golf 7 levels of refinement, the A1 is more refined than most of its peers, not everyone driving a car of that size wants a bare bones £8k car.

I might be biased now we've got an A1 in the household, but I don't feel especially conscious driving it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Bungleaio on 30 October 2015, 19:02

I don't care about what other people perceive, I've had a couple of BMW minis'  and one of them was a convertible. I loved both of them.

Life's too short to worry about what other people think, just buy what makes you happy.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 30 October 2015, 19:40

We bought a Fiat 500 as a 2nd car a couple of months ago and couldn't care less what anyone else thinks. We didn't buy it for them !!  It fits the bill for what we want and I love nipping about in it much to the embarrassment of my 14 year old daughter when I turn up in it to pick her up  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 October 2015, 21:47

Quote from: dubber36 on 30 October 2015, 14:44

I'd quite like a go in the Fiesta I saw today at the garage I took my car for an MOT to. It was an M Sport built 4WD rally car with a Millington N/A engine, producing around 350 horse power. It will be getting used in anger on Anglesey this weekend.

Me too, now that would be fun!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Cossieian on 30 October 2015, 22:21

Well technically not today, rather last night I finnally collected my car. Very straight forward handover which only took about 40mins then straight home.
Done about 100 miles in it so far, awesome but of kit. First time using a DSG gearbox so taking a bit to get to know its characteristics etc but so far I like it.
One issue though, I have a slight metallic rattle sound from I think the engine bay that will need looked at, other than that I'm a very happy bunny :grin:
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj186/mccanno1/image.jpg1_8.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/mccanno1/media/image.jpg1_8.jpg.html)
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj186/mccanno1/image.jpg2_4.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/mccanno1/media/image.jpg2_4.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 30 October 2015, 22:24

Quote from: Cossieian on 30 October 2015, 22:21

Well technically not today, rather last night I finnally collected my car. Very straight forward handover which only took about 40mins then straight home.
Done about 100 miles in it so far, awesome but of kit. First time using a DSG gearbox so taking a bit to get to know its characteristics etc but so far I like it.
One issue though, I have a slight metallic rattle sound from I think the engine bay that will need looked at, other than that I'm a very happy bunny :grin:
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj186/mccanno1/image.jpg1_8.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/mccanno1/media/image.jpg1_8.jpg.html)
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj186/mccanno1/image.jpg2_4.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/mccanno1/media/image.jpg2_4.jpg.html)

It'll either be the wastegate rattle or the soundaktor rattling away. I might disconnect mine at the weekend to see that it's not the wastegate. Metal on metal cannot be good in the long term.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 October 2015, 22:29

Very, very nice Cossieian  :cool:  it'll take you a few weeks (approx 6) to get used to and adapt to the DSG box, but after that  :cool:

Mine also had the metallic noise at low revs when just being put under load.  As MH says, either Soundaktor or wastegate.  There's a poll thread on VWROC, pages long about this - a well known characteristic of the R.  I'm not concerned about it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Cossieian on 30 October 2015, 22:36

Thanks guys (and lady), I'm not concerned about it at all if I'm honest, just noticed it was there really.
Few more miles under my belt this weekend and I'll be happy :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 October 2015, 22:41

Quote from: Cossieian on 30 October 2015, 22:36

Thanks guys (and lady), I'm not concerned about it at all if I'm honest, just noticed it was there really.
Few more miles under my belt this weekend and I'll be happy :smiley:

I bet you can't wait to get more miles under your belt.  :wink:

I must say that the Cadiz look best by far on Tornado Red.  TR really suits the Mk7 R in a way in never did on the Mk6 R.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 30 October 2015, 23:11

Quote from: Cossieian on 30 October 2015, 22:36

Thanks guys (and lady), I'm not concerned about it at all if I'm honest, just noticed it was there really.
Few more miles under my belt this weekend and I'll be happy :smiley:

Looking good  :cool:
I agree Tornado Red is imo the only colour that suits the Cadiz wheels. Get out there tomorrow and enjoy it some more. Its a great car  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 31 October 2015, 04:37

Looking good Cossieian. The red with Cadiz and black mirrors looks really good.
Just add spacers to finish the look.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 31 October 2015, 09:18

Had my NSF alloy replaced this morning after noticing some corrosion round the tyre valve. All done under warranty  :smiley: :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 31 October 2015, 11:39

Quote from: CraigW on 31 October 2015, 09:18

Had my NSF alloy replaced this morning after noticing some corrosion round the tyre valve. All done under warranty  :smiley: :smiley:

Was it the dreaded whiteworm?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 31 October 2015, 13:09

Quote from: Booth11 on 31 October 2015, 11:39

Quote from: CraigW on 31 October 2015, 09:18

Had my NSF alloy replaced this morning after noticing some corrosion round the tyre valve. All done under warranty  :smiley: :smiley:

Was it the dreaded whiteworm?

See this thread Ms B

Even the painted bits aren't sacred!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 31 October 2015, 13:40

Quote from: Exonian on 31 October 2015, 13:09

Quote from: Booth11 on 31 October 2015, 11:39

Quote from: CraigW on 31 October 2015, 09:18

Had my NSF alloy replaced this morning after noticing some corrosion round the tyre valve. All done under warranty  :smiley: :smiley:

Was it the dreaded whiteworm?

See this thread Ms B

Even the painted bits aren't sacred!

Is there a link missing from your post M.Ex? (the missing link ; )

Better watch them Prets then.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 31 October 2015, 13:41

Quote from: Booth11 on 31 October 2015, 11:39

Quote from: CraigW on 31 October 2015, 09:18

Had my NSF alloy replaced this morning after noticing some corrosion round the tyre valve. All done under warranty  :smiley: :smiley:

Was it the dreaded whiteworm?

Not yet Booth but it probably would have resulted in whiteworm eventually. Due credit to the dealer who had no hesitation in replacing it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 31 October 2015, 13:43

Quote from: CraigW on 31 October 2015, 13:41

Quote from: Booth11 on 31 October 2015, 11:39

Quote from: CraigW on 31 October 2015, 09:18

Had my NSF alloy replaced this morning after noticing some corrosion round the tyre valve. All done under warranty  :smiley: :smiley:

Was it the dreaded whiteworm?

Not yet Booth but it probably would have resulted in whiteworm eventually. Due credit to the dealer who had no hesitation in replacing it.

Good result on the dealer's part.  Always a pain when you have spend time convincing them.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 31 October 2015, 17:53

Quote from: Booth11 on 31 October 2015, 13:40

Quote from: Exonian on 31 October 2015, 13:09

Quote from: Booth11 on 31 October 2015, 11:39

Quote from: CraigW on 31 October 2015, 09:18

Had my NSF alloy replaced this morning after noticing some corrosion round the tyre valve. All done under warranty  :smiley: :smiley:

Was it the dreaded whiteworm?

See this thread Ms B

Even the painted bits aren't sacred!

Is there a link missing from your post M.Ex? (the missing link ; )

Better watch them Prets then.

D'oh!
Pesky Halloween cyber spirits stole the link from my post as I'd never be so daft as to forget to paste it...  :whistle:

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=275872.0

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 31 October 2015, 18:38

Got my renewal sorted before the hike in insurance tax kicks in tomorrow. Last month I was looking at £270 on my own (full NCD, protected), this month the cheapest comparison site prices are £345 on my own  :shocked:, but i've opted to bravely add the missus (who passed her test on Tues) for £412 - I thought that was pretty reasonable to add a newly qualified driver. She'll not get near it until Winter is done and dusted.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 31 October 2015, 19:26

Swapped out my cheap "xenon look" cornering lights (which were still very yellow compared to the headlights) for a pair of these...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181839096754?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181839096754?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)

Work great - no errors on the quick check I just went out and did and whilst not quite as bright as standard (but hey, they're only cornering lights) they look loads better and match the colour temp of both my 6000k xenon bulbs (changed from standard to match the fog lights) and the fog lights perfectly.

I even managed to get them both the correct polarity the first time I plugged them in!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 31 October 2015, 20:34

Quote from: Gnasher on 31 October 2015, 19:26

Swapped out my cheap "xenon look" cornering lights (which were still very yellow compared to the headlights) for a pair of these...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181839096754?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181839096754?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)

Work great - no errors on the quick check I just went out and did and whilst not quite as bright as standard (but hey, they're only cornering lights) they look loads better and match the colour temp of both my 6000k xenon bulbs (changed from standard to match the fog lights) and the fog lights perfectly.

I even managed to get them both the correct polarity the first time I plugged them in!!

Good find gnasher, hard to find high powered led that are still canbus.

Today I dropped my car off at shark to fix the dealers new update and get my power back! Tired of being overtaken by these common golf R's ;)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 02 November 2015, 09:39

Finally after three weeks got round to taking the space saver off and putting the TSWs shod in Super Sports back on, alas a puncture at 70 destroyed the inner side wall of a Sport Cup 2, i actually detected the pressure loss before the tyre sensor kicked in but on the MQB it actually tells you which wheel

Then drove it for the first time in three weeks, after driving the NB one I certainly noticed the difference in the brakes

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Paul70 on 02 November 2015, 22:37

A couple of parts arrived in the post today to continue my GTI sharpening project. Next to Install is a VWR R600 intake and a  034 aluminium insert to tighten things up a bit as the engine movement is more pronounced with the DTUK box. Will fit over the next couple of days.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Bungleaio on 04 November 2015, 19:26

I had my steering wheel replaced. There was a manufacturing fault which left sharp edges on the aluminium trim.

Dealer switched it no questions. It's perfect now  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 04 November 2015, 20:29

Ordered a set of Lockwood sill protectors.  No R logo unfortunately but still nice with an etched stripe, and more or less the same as I had on the GTI. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Bungleaio on 04 November 2015, 21:50

Not seen those before and they look great but they don't do them for the 3 door model  :cry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 04 November 2015, 22:14

Quote from: Bungleaio on 04 November 2015, 21:50

Not seen those before and they look great but they don't do them for the 3 door model  :cry:

I know it's a real shame.  Had the GTI ones before, really liked them and the protected from marks, chips.

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5552/14980603907_031284cdfd_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/oPMvCg)
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5583/14980480659_baed94086d_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/oPLSZi)

Just about to order these too - DSG paddle extensions from S2T

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/614/22746587216_80bbbf49bd_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/AE3cUd)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JBirchy on 05 November 2015, 11:49

I was really intrigued by those paddle extensions but had a quick look online, the're a mighty expensive accessory! $225?! I bet they look ace but I'm afraid I'll stick with the puny standard options for that money.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 05 November 2015, 18:09

Quote from: JBirchy on 05 November 2015, 11:49

I was really intrigued by those paddle extensions but had a quick look online, the're a mighty expensive accessory! $225?! I bet they look ace but I'm afraid I'll stick with the puny standard options for that money.

True they are not cheap, but I've muddled by with oem rubbish ones for the last 7 years so I promised myself the R would get a nice set of extensions.  I've had a good look around and there's not a lot that I really like, so it will be these ones.  I don't massively mod my car, just little interior tweaks so not like shelling out for new sets of wheels or exhausts, maps etc.

Looking to sort a group buy with some other interested guys on VWROC to keep the postage costs down, so that might help a bit.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: seabrook132 on 05 November 2015, 18:18

Not going for the titanium ones at $445.95?  :shocked: :shocked: :shocked:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 05 November 2015, 18:20

Quote from: seabrook132 on 05 November 2015, 18:18

Not going for the titanium ones at $445.95?  :shocked: :shocked: :shocked:

Er, no!  :grin:  :shocked:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Bungleaio on 05 November 2015, 21:00

Quote from: Bungleaio on 04 November 2015, 19:26

I had my steering wheel replaced. There was a manufacturing fault which left sharp edges on the aluminium trim.

Dealer switched it no questions. It's perfect now  :smiley:

Well I was a bit quick on the perfect statement there. Drove to work this morning entered a motorway slip road and went to pull on the down paddle to drop a couple of gears. Where's the paddle???? No paddles!

Dealer ordering another wheel and I should get it changed again next week  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 05 November 2015, 21:53

Quote from: Bungleaio on 05 November 2015, 21:00

Quote from: Bungleaio on 04 November 2015, 19:26

I had my steering wheel replaced. There was a manufacturing fault which left sharp edges on the aluminium trim.

Dealer switched it no questions. It's perfect now  :smiley:

Well I was a bit quick on the perfect statement there. Drove to work this morning entered a motorway slip road and went to pull on the down paddle to drop a couple of gears. Where's the paddle???? No paddles!

Dealer ordering another wheel and I should get it changed again next week  :rolleyes:

Leicester Volkswagen by any chance ?? If so why doesn't this surprise me !!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 05 November 2015, 22:29

Quote from: Bungleaio on 05 November 2015, 21:00

Quote from: Bungleaio on 04 November 2015, 19:26

I had my steering wheel replaced. There was a manufacturing fault which left sharp edges on the aluminium trim.

Dealer switched it no questions. It's perfect now  :smiley:

Well I was a bit quick on the perfect statement there. Drove to work this morning entered a motorway slip road and went to pull on the down paddle to drop a couple of gears. Where's the paddle???? No paddles!

Dealer ordering another wheel and I should get it changed again next week  :rolleyes:

If ever there was a face palm moment.

Oh dear!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GatsbyIII on 06 November 2015, 10:11

Quote from: Bungleaio on 05 November 2015, 21:00

Quote from: Bungleaio on 04 November 2015, 19:26

I had my steering wheel replaced. There was a manufacturing fault which left sharp edges on the aluminium trim.

Dealer switched it no questions. It's perfect now  :smiley:

Well I was a bit quick on the perfect statement there. Drove to work this morning entered a motorway slip road and went to pull on the down paddle to drop a couple of gears. Where's the paddle???? No paddles!

Dealer ordering another wheel and I should get it changed again next week  :rolleyes:

Oops! :embarrassed:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: remlapeel on 06 November 2015, 10:47

Lmao that is the best mistake I have ever heard.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Eccie on 06 November 2015, 13:13

Washed and clayed the windscreen, then fitted my new aero twin wipers - also replaced the battery on the key fob after getting the warning on the dash

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JBirchy on 06 November 2015, 13:55

Quote from: Eccie on 06 November 2015, 13:13

also replaced the battery on the key fob after getting the warning on the dash

Had the same warning on mine this week too. Dead easy replacement.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 06 November 2015, 16:58

That's mental about the wrong steering wheel. I've been on the end of some dealer cockups but that one takes the biscuit  :grin:

Normally they'd look up the VIN of the car and order the correct part based on that.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Bungleaio on 06 November 2015, 20:00

To be fair I didn't notice until the next day but I've only had the car a couple of weeks so I'm not used to having paddles.

Mistakes happen, it's how they are dealt with thats the main thing.

Quote from: JB GTI on 05 November 2015, 21:53

Leicester Volkswagen by any chance ?? If so why doesn't this surprise me !!

It certainly was. Not the best introduction to their service department.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 06 November 2015, 22:09

Quote from: Bungleaio on 06 November 2015, 20:00

To be fair I didn't notice until the next day but I've only had the car a couple of weeks so I'm not used to having paddles.

Mistakes happen, it's how they are dealt with thats the main thing.

Quote from: JB GTI on 05 November 2015, 21:53

Leicester Volkswagen by any chance ?? If so why doesn't this surprise me !!

It certainly was. Not the best introduction to their service department.

I won't go anywhere near there anymore. I have suffered once too often with their muppetry.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Bungleaio on 06 November 2015, 23:16

Who do you use now?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 07 November 2015, 00:30

Quote from: Bungleaio on 06 November 2015, 23:16

Who do you use now?

Listers Volkswagen. Either Nuneaton or Coventry for servicing but Coventry for sales. Great salesman I have dealt with there. Bought my last three cars from him.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Bungleaio on 07 November 2015, 13:23

My sisters boyfriend and a good mate of mine have both had bad experiences at listers Nuneaton  so I think they are all as bad as each other.

Parkway Leicester is a lot more convenient for me so I'm not giving up on them yet.

Putting the wrong wheel on was an easy mistake, it took me a while to notice.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 09 November 2015, 17:57

I know there is a detailing section but this question isn't worth its whole thread and the peeps who have the answers are here too  :wink:

Windscreen. Clay then polish or polish then clay?

My wipers now again smear since replacing them with supposedly the same type!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 09 November 2015, 18:40

Quote from: GrahamFR on 09 November 2015, 17:57

I know there is a detailing section but this question isn't worth its whole thread and the peeps who have the answers are here too  :wink:

Windscreen. Clay then polish or polish then clay?

My wipers now again smear since replacing them with supposedly the same type!

Get some Bosch Aerotwin A864S, or take a punt on these for almost half the price and tell us all if they were any good: http://www.wiperblades.co.uk/vw-golf-hatchback-years-2012-to-2015/trico-exactfit-efb6517r-replacement-and-trico-exactfit-efb4517r-replacement-twin-pack-wiper-blades/ (http://www.wiperblades.co.uk/vw-golf-hatchback-years-2012-to-2015/trico-exactfit-efb6517r-replacement-and-trico-exactfit-efb4517r-replacement-twin-pack-wiper-blades/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 09 November 2015, 18:43

Had the perfect commute tonight - no hold ups, no slow downs, a few opportunities to bury the throttle pedal and 34.5mpg for my 21 mile trip. Perhaps the mpg was due to gale force winds blowing in the right direction for most of the trip home.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Bungleaio on 09 November 2015, 19:34

Not today but at the weekend. Called in the new supermarket covered carpark just to take a photo.

(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r50/Bungleaio/Golf/28418467-C007-43AB-853E-70998850EAED_zpsrubajjur.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Cossieian on 09 November 2015, 19:42

Quote from: Bungleaio on 09 November 2015, 19:34

Not today but at the weekend. Called in the new supermarket covered carpark just to take a photo.

(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r50/Bungleaio/Golf/28418467-C007-43AB-853E-70998850EAED_zpsrubajjur.jpg)

Wow, lovely :cool:
Must do that myself soon :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 09 November 2015, 20:00

Nice shot, Bungleaio.  :cool:

Supermarket carpals are good for some things!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 09 November 2015, 20:10

Quote from: GrahamFR on 09 November 2015, 17:57

I know there is a detailing section but this question isn't worth its whole thread and the peeps who have the answers are here too  :wink:

Windscreen. Clay then polish or polish then clay?

My wipers now again smear since replacing them with supposedly the same type!

What wipers are they?  Valeos?  If so best thing to do is swap them for Bosch Aerotwin 864S. Cheapest price around is £24.95.  I fitted mine last week, from here:

http://www.windscreenwipersdirect.co.uk/a864s-bosch-aerotwin-wipers-26-650mm-18-450mm.html

Always clay then polish.  But that said, I wouldn't polish glass and definitely not the main windscreen. I'm sure it's been covered in the detailing section, but if using a machine polisher on glass you have to be very careful, otherwise you can create a 'dip' or hollow (fisheye) in the glass which can cause havoc from a vision point of view. 

I would just clay it carefully then give it a good wash, and leave clear of products, though many seem to rate Gtechniq G1 Smart Glass.  Do not use RainX.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 09 November 2015, 21:42

Alas booth and MH they were the fabled Bosch with an S wipers, the previous set were too with little trouble. I have recently purchased a random set like the ones you have suggest MH yet still the smear resides so either it is my windscreen or it is my arm itself :( possibly bent whilst cleaning who knows.

Yes booth you are correct I have asked re: machine polishing but this will be a light hand buffing. I didn't know if I should clean then polish and then clay to finish (leaving screen free of any residue) or clean then clay and finally polish to finish off so to speak.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 09 November 2015, 21:56

Graham - Vinegar and newspaper on the windscreen - surprisingly the "ye olde" way works best at clearing residue.

Trouble with modern blades is that they're not very robust. Once that graphite dusting is gone, they're buggered.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 09 November 2015, 22:08

A news....paper....? I'll see if I can find one  :grin: I'll give it a go MH if my clay glove thing fails!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 09 November 2015, 22:21

Quote from: GrahamFR on 09 November 2015, 22:08

A news....paper....? I'll see if I can find one  :grin: I'll give it a go MH if my clay glove thing fails!

Well you could clay, the polish and then IPA/ panel wipe, to get any remaining polish residue off, or clay, polish then vinegar/newspaper suggestion.  Don't see much point in polishing then claying.  In fact I don't think I'd bother with the polishing at all.  Not much to be gained by light hand polish and you're just adding a product on that you'll the need to ensure is completely cleaned off. 

I've tried the white vinegar with newspaper traditional method when I had big problems 2 years back, but it didn't resolve them at all.  New wipers did, but you've already tried that, so nothing to lose.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 10 November 2015, 10:31

I tend to steel wool my windows once a year.  What a difference that makes.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 10 November 2015, 10:33

Quote from: p3asa on 10 November 2015, 10:31

I tend to steel wool my windows once a year.  What a difference that makes.

Wow, sounds dangerous!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Eccie on 10 November 2015, 15:25

Collected the winter wheels having had them powder coated black - sealed them with some CQUK i had left over, so it'll be interesting to see how they get on over the winter - when it comes, 17 degrees today  :cool:

(http://i597.photobucket.com/albums/tt60/gpe/IMG_2813_zpsewgfh6uv.jpg) (http://s597.photobucket.com/user/gpe/media/IMG_2813_zpsewgfh6uv.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 10 November 2015, 17:06

I've still got a brand new set of Bosch aerotwins for sale if anyone wants them. Boxed unopened brand new and no good to me as they don't fit the tiguan.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: remlapeel on 10 November 2015, 20:47

Removed my mods. My car is due its first service in 2 weeks so I have taken today as an opportunity to restore my car to stick with the exception on the tuning box.

Exhaust flaps closed, intake removed and sound actuator back in......it sounds so boring :(

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 10 November 2015, 21:06

Quote from: mcmaddy on 10 November 2015, 17:06

I've still got a brand new set of Bosch aerotwins for sale if anyone wants them. Boxed unopened brand new and no good to me as they don't fit the tiguan.

You should sell them on VWROC, they are falling over themselves to get Aerotwins on there :-)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Bungleaio on 10 November 2015, 21:27

I've had my steering wheel changed today, for the correct one this time  :laugh:

I got change to make real use of the adaptive headlights on the way home last night, they are truly amazing. I love this car a little more each day.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 10 November 2015, 22:16

My car had a stop-start error today. Twice stop start failed to kick in and didn't come up with the usual symbol that tells you it is unavailable (when maybe the car isn't warm and you've got the heating on, using aircon etc.). On the second time I pressed the stop start button to disable then re-enable and the MFD declared a fault with it.

Drove to Argos to pick something up and on the next ignition cycle stop-start was back.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 11 November 2015, 19:04

Quote from: GrahamFR on 10 November 2015, 10:33

Quote from: p3asa on 10 November 2015, 10:31

I tend to steel wool my windows once a year.  What a difference that makes.

Wow, sounds dangerous!

Not at all. It takes some amount of rubbish off.
People just think it will inflict scratches but it doesn't.
Its recommended on most detailing forums.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mrparkuk on 12 November 2015, 16:20

Just put £35 of unleaded in it.
Do any other members put petrol in theirs?

Sorry being silly. Another long day.😊

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Cossieian on 12 November 2015, 16:29

Quote from: Mrparkuk on 12 November 2015, 16:20

Just put £35 of unleaded in it.
Do any other members put petrol in theirs?

Sorry being silly. Another long day.😊

Yes £57 in mine every week.
Noticed that the R takes more to fill up than the GTD, GTD took about £52 of diesel.
More money less miles........but more smiles

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 12 November 2015, 17:28

Quote from: Cossieian on 12 November 2015, 16:29

Quote from: Mrparkuk on 12 November 2015, 16:20

Just put £35 of unleaded in it.
Do any other members put petrol in theirs?

Sorry being silly. Another long day.😊

Yes £57 in mine every week.
Noticed that the R takes more to fill up than the GTD, GTD took about £52 of diesel.
More money less miles........but more smiles.

Yep!  :cool:

I've stopped counting how many tank fill ups mine's had in 6 weeks....but it's a lot!  Worth it though. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: remlapeel on 12 November 2015, 20:38

Lol yeah fuel isn't good.....mine has been to the petrol station twice in a week.

Also I need to book in for my service and get 2 front tyre....great timing !

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 12 November 2015, 23:04

Quote from: remlapeel on 12 November 2015, 20:38

Lol yeah fuel isn't good.....mine has been to the petrol station twice in a week.

Also I need to book in for my service and get 2 front tyre....great timing !

Yes, it sure likes to drink.  My long term average is actually going down, lol.  Dropped from 24.9 to 24.1mpg.  Mind you I decided in the last couple weeks to make the morning school run a little more entertaining so been driving in Sport most of the time which has made it a tad thirstier.  :whistle:  And the city traffic has been particularly bad of late which has had an impact too. I'm getting to know the staff at the Shell garage much better!  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 13 November 2015, 08:22

Looked to see how much a new 19" BBS SR alloy wheel is - the wife took mine to work today (as I'm fitting new discs and pads to hers) and just rang me to tell me she's badly kerbed one of the alloys. Around £190 so not too bad.

She was nearly in tears but I'm way past getting upset over little things like that - at the end of the day, she could have had an accident and been hurt, so it's no biggie.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 13 November 2015, 16:22

Quote from: Gnasher on 13 November 2015, 08:22

Looked to see how much a new 19" BBS SR alloy wheel is - the wife took mine to work today (as I'm fitting new discs and pads to hers) and just rang me to tell me she's badly kerbed one of the alloys. Around £190 so not too bad.

She was nearly in tears but I'm way past getting upset over little things like that - at the end of the day, she could have had an accident and been hurt, so it's no biggie.

D'oh!
These things happen.
My youngest son kerbed the wheel of the driving school car today and is gutted, the driving instructor sent him a text after the lesson telling him not to worry about it!

Tyreleader to the SR for £175 in grey 19"

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Cossieian on 13 November 2015, 17:19

Quote from: Gnasher on 13 November 2015, 08:22

She was nearly in tears but I'm way past getting upset over little things like that - at the end of the day, she could have had an accident and been hurt, so it's no biggie.

This is exactly how I feel these days tbh, don't get me wrong I take care of my car with a "Money No Object" attitude, BUT if something like that happens, get it fixed and move on :smiley: As you say as long as nobody is hurt then live with it :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: pjr on 14 November 2015, 16:56

Prepared my car for winter.

Fitted winter wheels & tyres
Swapped the carpet mats for rubber ones
Made sure my de-icer and ice scraper etc. were in the boot
Cleaned and sealed my Austins and stored them in my garage

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 15 November 2015, 15:08

Finally got around to fitting the Lockwood door sill protectors. At first I was disappointed there weren’t any available with the R logo.  But now they are on I think they look better without a logo and the etched stripe is nicely in keeping with the existing sill strip. Very easy to fit.

Passenger side front and rear
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/715/22618303448_42153b5b06_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/AsGHB7)

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5748/23023115322_895cb741c0_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/B5tu5b)

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/647/23010605636_08d7c681d3_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/B4nnnW)

Driver side front and rear
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/613/22644427549_8241a27fa7_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Av1BoD)

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/638/23047808121_1116aed934_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/B7E3o6)

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5641/23036640475_4e72eb7659_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/B6ENCt)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 15 November 2015, 15:51

Shiny!
Looking good Madamoiselle Boothette, the car looks like it's had a nice bath too.
The polished ones set of perfectly against the black paint.
I've got black plastic ones on mine which contrast with the white paint however they're a lot thicker than the metal ones and some of the white paint rubs off against the plastic trim so in retrospect the polished ones are better full stop!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Eccie on 15 November 2015, 18:30

Quote from: pjr on 14 November 2015, 16:56

Prepared my car for winter.

Fitted winter wheels & tyres
Swapped the carpet mats for rubber ones
Made sure my de-icer and ice scraper etc. were in the boot
Cleaned and sealed my Austins and stored them in my garage

The temps look like they are dropping next weekend with hail showers forecast next weekend so I'll be doing all of the above towards Thursday  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Eccie on 15 November 2015, 18:32

Quote from: Booth11 on 15 November 2015, 15:08

Finally got around to fitting the Lockwood door sill protectors. At first I was disappointed there weren’t any available with the R logo.  But now they are on I think they look better without a logo and the etched stripe is nicely in keeping with the existing sill strip. Very easy to fit.

Passenger side front and rear
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/715/22618303448_42153b5b06_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/AsGHB7)

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5748/23023115322_895cb741c0_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/B5tu5b)

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/647/23010605636_08d7c681d3_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/B4nnnW)

Driver side front and rear
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/613/22644427549_8241a27fa7_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Av1BoD)

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/638/23047808121_1116aed934_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/B7E3o6)

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5641/23036640475_4e72eb7659_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/B6ENCt)

Plenty of 'bling' there Mrs Booth

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 15 November 2015, 18:51

Quote from: Exonian on 15 November 2015, 15:51

Shiny!
Looking good Madamoiselle Boothette, the car looks like it's had a nice bath too.
The polished ones set of perfectly against the black paint.
I've got black plastic ones on mine which contrast with the white paint however they're a lot thicker than the metal ones and some of the white paint rubs off against the plastic trim so in retrospect the polished ones are better full stop!

Thanks Mr Ex.  I thought about using black ones but just didn't think they would look quite right.  These are the same kind I used on the Mk6 GTI.  The quality and finish is superb, I think the silver looks nice and clean and I wouldn't want them any thicker.  But best of all they do the job and protect from all those pesky bits of gravel from the driveway.  Next time - block paving!!!

And yes!  The R did have a nice bath too.

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 15 November 2015, 18:53

Quote from: Eccie on 15 November 2015, 18:32

Plenty of 'bling' there Mrs Booth

They are quite blingy against black but as you only see them when the doors are open it's not in your face. Doors shut and the cars still looks pretty stealthy.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 15 November 2015, 19:29

That is one stunning looking car!
The Pretoria's are so much nicer looking than the Cadiz.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 15 November 2015, 19:36

It's been chucking it down here for the past two weekends so my car is in desperate need of a wash!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: J400uk on 15 November 2015, 20:24

Hit the 10,000 mile mark today! Not much to report on except it seems nicely run in and a bit smoother than it was when new. Strong performance and consistently averaging 50mpg. Exactly why I got it really :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 15 November 2015, 21:29

 :sad:

Quote from: KyleB on 15 November 2015, 19:36

It's been chucking it down here for the past two weekends so my car is in desperate need of a wash!

Frustrating isn't it!  Mine had gone a couple of weeks without a wash due to weather and other commitments and it was really filthy. Had to wash the side panels and boot twice to get the dirt off.  Wanted to wax it today but ran out of time.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 15 November 2015, 21:32

Quote from: kalimon on 15 November 2015, 19:29

That is one stunning looking car!
The Pretoria's are so much nicer looking than the Cadiz.

Cheers mate.  :smiley:

Love the Prets. Not a fan of the Cadiz.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 15 November 2015, 21:35

Quote from: Booth11 on 15 November 2015, 18:51

Quote from: Exonian on 15 November 2015, 15:51

Shiny!
Looking good Madamoiselle Boothette, the car looks like it's had a nice bath too.
The polished ones set of perfectly against the black paint.
I've got black plastic ones on mine which contrast with the white paint however they're a lot thicker than the metal ones and some of the white paint rubs off against the plastic trim so in retrospect the polished ones are better full stop!

Thanks Mr Ex.  I thought about using black ones but just didn't think they would look quite right.  These are the same kind I used on the Mk6 GTI.  The quality and finish is superb, I think the silver looks nice and clean and I wouldn't want them any thicker.  But best of all they do the job and protect from all those pesky bits of gravel from the driveway.  Next time - block paving!!!

And yes!  The R did have a nice bath

Wow.
Can't add any more words than that!
Super clean! Looks amazing.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 15 November 2015, 21:48

Quote from: Exonian on 15 November 2015, 21:35

Quote from: Booth11 on 15 November 2015, 18:51

And yes!  The R did have a nice bath

Wow.
Can't add any more words than that!
Super clean! Looks amazing.

Ta Monsieur Ex. You know it will be dirty again by noon tomorrow. :laugh:

Are you still battling the building dust?  Limestone Grey would've been the perfect colour for hiding that I reckon, or Reflex Silver.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Cossieian on 15 November 2015, 21:59

Quote from: KyleB on 15 November 2015, 19:36

It's been chucking it down here for the past two weekends so my car is in desperate need of a wash!

Exactly the same where I live Kyle, I was very close to going out in the rain today just to wash mine but in the end I decided against it. There would of been a time no weather would of stopped me :huh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 15 November 2015, 23:22

Quote from: Booth11 on 15 November 2015, 21:48

Quote from: Exonian on 15 November 2015, 21:35

Quote from: Booth11 on 15 November 2015, 18:51

And yes!  The R did have a nice bath

Wow.
Can't add any more words than that!
Super clean! Looks amazing.

Ta Monsieur Ex. You know it will be dirty again by noon tomorrow. :laugh:

Are you still battling the building dust?  Limestone Grey would've been the perfect colour for hiding that I reckon, or Reflex Silver.

Yes, another couple of years of that yet at least. Once the houses are finished they're starting on a school and commercial property.  :cry:

If I'd been putting in a proper order then silver was a front runner just for ease of maintenance.

You really should see my car right now.
Plastered in mud from country roads then to top it all I had to park under a pine tree the other evening. It was the safest looking space and I figured pine trees overnight won't shed too much tree stuff.
Wrong!
I didn't think birds sat in prickly bendy pine trees and I didn't think they sat up all evening crapping during rain storms but I was proved wrong on both counts!
Even wifey stood in open mouthed terror at the state of the car and she rarely even notices when the car is filthy. 
It's only done about 100 miles since its last wash and you'd think it was 10,000

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 16 November 2015, 19:33

Quote from: Exonian on 15 November 2015, 23:22

Quote from: Booth11 on 15 November 2015, 21:48

Are you still battling the building dust?  Limestone Grey would've been the perfect colour for hiding that I reckon, or Reflex Silver.

Yes, another couple of years of that yet at least. Once the houses are finished they're starting on a school and commercial property.  :cry:

If I'd been putting in a proper order then silver was a front runner just for ease of maintenance.

You really should see my car right now.
Plastered in mud from country roads then to top it all I had to park under a pine tree the other evening. It was the safest looking space and I figured pine trees overnight won't shed too much tree stuff.
Wrong!
I didn't think birds sat in prickly bendy pine trees and I didn't think they sat up all evening crapping during rain storms but I was proved wrong on both counts!
Even wifey stood in open mouthed terror at the state of the car and she rarely even notices when the car is filthy. 
It's only done about 100 miles since its last wash and you'd think it was 10,000

2 more years, crikey!

You have y utmost sympathy about the tree thing. I had no choice to park under a tree a while back (in the Mk6) and only parked for half hour but in that time, seemingly every bird in the vicinity had used my car for target practice.  I drove home and washed it in the dark, whilst Mr B stood there shaking his head in the doorway, lol.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 17 November 2015, 05:26

Quote from: Booth11 on 16 November 2015, 19:33

Quote from: Exonian on 15 November 2015, 23:22

Quote from: Booth11 on 15 November 2015, 21:48

Are you still battling the building dust?  Limestone Grey would've been the perfect colour for hiding that I reckon, or Reflex Silver.

Yes, another couple of years of that yet at least. Once the houses are finished they're starting on a school and commercial property.  :cry:

If I'd been putting in a proper order then silver was a front runner just for ease of maintenance.

You really should see my car right now.
Plastered in mud from country roads then to top it all I had to park under a pine tree the other evening. It was the safest looking space and I figured pine trees overnight won't shed too much tree stuff.
Wrong!
I didn't think birds sat in prickly bendy pine trees and I didn't think they sat up all evening crapping during rain storms but I was proved wrong on both counts!
Even wifey stood in open mouthed terror at the state of the car and she rarely even notices when the car is filthy. 
It's only done about 100 miles since its last wash and you'd think it was 10,000

2 more years, crikey!

You have y utmost sympathy about the tree thing. I had no choice to park under a tree a while back (in the Mk6) and only parked for half hour but in that time, seemingly every bird in the vicinity had used my car for target practice.  I drove home and washed it in the dark, whilst Mr B stood there shaking his head in the doorway, lol.

I'd have been the same normally but I've just not had chance. Even if it was raining is normally have attempted to get the poop washed off ASAP.

I will try and get a pic or two of the car to see how many detailers I can reduce to tears! Or would they just view it as a challenge?
We really need to get the filthy car winter thread back up and running...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 17 November 2015, 14:23

Nearly had a heart attack this morning when I saw the tailgate screen. On the drivers side it had an area of about 3/4 of it's height and about 2-2½ inches wide of.....well I don't know what of. I tell you what it looked liked and what I thought it was - melted plastic or glass. It was rock hard and looked like the glass itself had melted somehow (you know that sort of black crystallised bubbling you get if you apply a really high heat to glass). Nearly sh1t myself.

Don't know what the hell it was, but I applied neat Surfex HD to it on a Microfiber and after quite a bit o liquid and some rubbing it started coming off. Eventually it all came off leaving the glass underneath completely unmarked. Still don't know what it was but at least it's gone now.

The rear screen is now the cleanest part of the car with the rest of it absolutely minging at the moment !

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 17 November 2015, 17:19

Quote from: Exonian on 17 November 2015, 05:26

I will try and get a pic or two of the car to see how many detailers I can reduce to tears! Or would they just view it as a challenge?
We really need to get the filthy car winter thread back up and running...

It'd be a challenge.

Yes I think you should be the one to restart the filfth thread, I'd do it myself but would have to throw a bucket of mud over the car first.  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 17 November 2015, 17:28

Quote from: Sootchucker on 17 November 2015, 14:23

Nearly had a heart attack this morning when I saw the tailgate screen. On the drivers side it had an area of about 3/4 of it's height and about 2-2½ inches wide of.....well I don't know what of. I tell you what it looked liked and what I thought it was - melted plastic or glass. It was rock hard and looked like the glass itself had melted somehow (you know that sort of black crystallised bubbling you get if you apply a really high heat to glass). Nearly sh1t myself.

Don't know what the hell it was, but I applied neat Surfex HD to it on a Microfiber and after quite a bit o liquid and some rubbing it started coming off. Eventually it all came off leaving the glass underneath completely unmarked. Still don't know what it was but at least it's gone now.

The rear screen is now the cleanest part of the car with the rest of it absolutely minging at the moment !

Weird!  Mischief makers perhaps? 

Where I come from ('oop north - West Yorkshire) we always had 'mischief night' which was sometime around bonfire night. Basically it was one night where kids were allowed to rampage the local streets and play pranks on anyone and everyone.  Now it would be classified as anti-social behaviour and criminal damage but it was a simpler time then.  :wink: 

One of our favourite pranks was to spread treacle all over car windscreens and then plaster it with dead leaves.  We got caught once and had to clean it all off, whilst the irate owner stood over us menacingly. Took bloody hours!  That was the last time I ever played that particular joke.  If any kids did that to my car now, I'd kill 'em.  :grin: 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: remlapeel on 17 November 2015, 19:44

If we are going with dirty cars I can join that thread......Jesus my car is dirty!!!!!

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Such a shame when it used to look like this....

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 17 November 2015, 20:03

Quote from: remlapeel on 17 November 2015, 19:44

If we are going with dirty cars I can join that thread......Jesus my car is dirty!!!!!

(http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag237/lee_palmer4/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpshfaofmgr.jpeg) (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/lee_palmer4/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpshfaofmgr.jpeg.html)

Filthy beast!  Mine looked similar until Sunday bath time. There is a Mk6 Filthy...thread but not sure if there's a Mk7 one.   You should do the honours remlapeel and get one started.  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 17 November 2015, 20:44

^Mine's dirtier than that, but it's lashing it down and dark.

Had stop-start error on the way to work and the way back. Had my first truly phantom ACC slam of the brakes also. Never had that before except when tailgating and just getting a very light tap, but this time we were all doing a sedately 40mph and the car in front was just edging away from me, no white warning preceding it either and the car gave one hell of a bang on the brakes. If the red alert hadn't happened i'd have been convinced that i'd just hit a dead badger in the road. Will be booking it back in.  :sick:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 17 November 2015, 21:49

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 17 November 2015, 20:44

^Mine's dirtier than that, but it's lashing it down and dark.

Had stop-start error on the way to work and the way back. Had my first truly phantom ACC slam of the brakes also. Never had that before except when tailgating and just getting a very light tap, but this time we were all doing a sedately 40mph and the car in front was just edging away from me, no white warning preceding it either and the car gave one hell of a bang on the brakes. If the red alert hadn't happened i'd have been convinced that i'd just hit a dead badger in the road. Will be booking it back in.  :sick:

Your R woes go on MH.  :sad:

It's a major event if I get any kind of warning from my front assist, and yet to have it apply the brakes.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 17 November 2015, 22:02

Quote from: Booth11 on 17 November 2015, 21:49

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 17 November 2015, 20:44

^Mine's dirtier than that, but it's lashing it down and dark.

Had stop-start error on the way to work and the way back. Had my first truly phantom ACC slam of the brakes also. Never had that before except when tailgating and just getting a very light tap, but this time we were all doing a sedately 40mph and the car in front was just edging away from me, no white warning preceding it either and the car gave one hell of a bang on the brakes. If the red alert hadn't happened i'd have been convinced that i'd just hit a dead badger in the road. Will be booking it back in.  :sick:

Your R woes go on MH.  :sad:

It's a major event if I get any kind of warning from my front assist, and yet to have it apply the brakes.

This is turning out to be by far my most sickly VW, but even so, when you drop 6th to 3rd to hammer it, it makes me glad I got one. The only car I could imagine putting a bigger smile on my face right now is a Porsche Cayman, but you're talking big bucks in servicing and other running costs.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 18 November 2015, 08:35

Talking of pranks and bonfire night Rebecca, on the evening of Halloween, no one's quite sure who and when exactly, but one of my neighbours up the road had his Audi A5 damaged. And by damaged I mean his 06 plate S-Line A5 sport back was keyed down to the metal from about an inch from the rear light, the full length of the car to the headlight, so every panel on the drivers side of the car. Absolutely sickening.

He came home from work around 7.45pm with the car in perfect nick, parked up (on the road where people pass by as his driveway is being re-laid), and at 7.30am in the morning he noticed this ! What an absolute bar steward whoever they were, and I hope Karma comes around and they get theirs !   

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 18 November 2015, 10:08

Today I'll be giving the car a nice drive up to my mum's in west Norfolk, about 140 miles. So if any Norfolk forumites see a red 15 plate GTI 3 door being driven by a balding (hair is so yesterday - literally in my case!) bespectacled middle aged bloke driving like a vicar, then give me a wave! If it helps, here's a photofit -  :nerd: (perhaps more of a grimace though.)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Eccie on 18 November 2015, 14:28

Gone all 'Hardcore' today and 'winterized' my golf - well I put the winter wheels on and rubber mats in the front  :grin:

It's still sitting high and will settle when it get's driven, It'll be interesting to see what the ride is like on 17"


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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 18 November 2015, 16:23

Quote from: Watts on 18 November 2015, 10:08

Today I'll be giving the car a nice drive up to my mum's in west Norfolk, about 140 miles. So if any Norfolk forumites see a red 15 plate GTI 3 door being driven by a balding (hair is so yesterday - literally in my case!) bespectacled middle aged bloke driving like a vicar, then give me a wave! If it helps, here's a photofit -  :nerd: (perhaps more of a grimace though.)

 :grin: :grin: :grin:

I wish I could work photoshop right now!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 18 November 2015, 19:04

Excellent ride up to Norfolk, saw a red GTI on the M11 going south and saw another red one in my mum's village. Good steady run, not too much traffic, about 80 motorway miles, 60 miles on single carriageway A roads and averaged 43mpg. Very happy with that! Had to drop my mum's elderly neighbour at her hairdressers so my mum was in the back (mines a 3 door). She was struggling to get out and ended up with her derriere wedged into the rear floor between the seats :grin: I wish I'd had my camera handy! I made her get in their again on the off chance she'd repeat it but no such luck..

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: remlapeel on 18 November 2015, 20:22

Where abouts in Norfolk did you travel to watts? I live around Norwich and spend most of my life driving around norfolk

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 18 November 2015, 21:11

Quote from: remlapeel on 18 November 2015, 20:22

Where abouts in Norfolk did you travel to watts? I live around Norwich and spend most of my life driving around norfolk

I'm in Dersingham, next to Sandringham. My mum's side of the family are from around Snettisham and my dad was brought up in Hunstanton. Still got lots of family round here.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 18 November 2015, 21:27

Quote from: remlapeel on 18 November 2015, 20:22

Where abouts in Norfolk did you travel to watts? I live around Norwich and spend most of my life driving around norfolk

+1; also live near Norwich but I've not seen your R on my travels yet. If I do, I'll flash my lights and give you a wave  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 18 November 2015, 22:58

Got these for it.  Ordered last Friday so very quick delivery form the US. S2T B3 Polished Black Anodised paddle shifters. They are really excellent quality, feel nice and weighty in the hand and much nicer in the flesh - the S2T website photos do not do them justice. Hopefully get time to fit them this weekend.

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5767/22703697888_bd68dac4ee_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/AAfop3)

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/709/22499732344_5dc24701f7_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Ahe1xJ)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 19 November 2015, 06:08

They look good quality Ms B  :cool:


Not as sexy as a golf ball gear knob though!  :lipsrsealed:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 19 November 2015, 09:10

Quote from: Exonian on 19 November 2015, 06:08

They look good quality Ms B  :cool:


Not as sexy as a golf ball gear knob though!  :lipsrsealed:

The words 'golf ball gear knob' and 'sexy' do not belong in the same sentence.  :tongue:

The glossy black paddles are pretty foxy though!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 21 November 2015, 13:19

Fitted the S2T paddles - B3's in polished black. 
 
An absolute doddle to fit, took only 5 mins.  Extremely pleased with them, look like they belong and how it should've come out of the factory.  Feel lovely to use, very tactile and the extended length gives a feeling of greater control.  Quality is excellent.  Pricy but well worth the money.  :cool:

Before
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After
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(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5758/22547080353_e33f541a77_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/AmpFsH)

Installation guide here http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=276214.msg2524619#msg2524619

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 21 November 2015, 13:37

Quote from: Booth11 on 21 November 2015, 13:19

Fitted the S2T paddles - B3's in polished black. 
 
An absolute doddle to fit, took only 5 mins.  Extremely pleased with them, look like they belong and how it should've come out of the factory.  Feel lovely to use, very tactile and the extended length gives a feeling of greater control.  Quality is excellent.  Pricy but well worth the money.  :cool:

That's more like it.  :cool:
Wonder why they don't come out of the factory like that when the DSG is marketed as a performance aid rather than an OAP necessity?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 21 November 2015, 14:42

Quote from: Exonian on 21 November 2015, 13:37

Quote from: Booth11 on 21 November 2015, 13:19

Fitted the S2T paddles - B3's in polished black. 
 
An absolute doddle to fit, took only 5 mins.  Extremely pleased with them, look like they belong and how it should've come out of the factory.  Feel lovely to use, very tactile and the extended length gives a feeling of greater control.  Quality is excellent.  Pricy but well worth the money.  :cool:

That's more like it.  :cool:
Wonder why they don't come out of the factory like that when the DSG is marketed as a performance aid rather than an OAP necessity?

 :grin:  You know DSG is coming your way soon.  Worth it just for the sexy paddles.  :drool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 21 November 2015, 16:35

My filthy R sits neglected while the wife's A1 gets 1/2 a day's graft lavished on it.

Swapped the 16" wheels on it with the recently acquired set of new 15" winter wheels with Michelin Alpin tyres.

Had to wrap the VW centre caps with a gun metal vinyl that looks exactly like the Audi centre caps. Audi don't do 15" winter wheels apparently,  even for the A1, and the 16"ers have a bigger diameter centre cap  :angry:. Ended up being far cheaper, the little bit of wrap I needed cost £1.88 delivered through Ebay.

Before putting the wheels on, they got a front and back coating of C2V3, then I washed the A1 all round and gave it another coat of C2V3. Had to pull everything out of the shed and rearrange to accommodate the A1's 16" wheels.

I then looked at my car and decided that I couldn't be arsed to wash mine, I needed to let my hands warm up again (2.5C up here today - by far the coldest it's been since last Winter).

I couldn't even be bothered to take a pic of the shiny A1.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Eccie on 21 November 2015, 17:14

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 21 November 2015, 16:35

My filthy R sits neglected while the wife's A1 gets 1/2 a day's graft lavished on it.

Swapped the 16" wheels on it with the recently acquired set of new 15" winter wheels with Michelin Alpin tyres.

Had to wrap the VW centre caps with a gun metal vinyl that looks exactly like the Audi centre caps. Audi don't do 15" winter wheels apparently,  even for the A1, and the 16"ers have a bigger diameter centre cap  :angry:. Ended up being far cheaper, the little bit of wrap I needed cost £1.88 delivered through Ebay.

Before putting the wheels on, they got a front and back coating of C2V3, then I washed the A1 all round and gave it another coat of C2V3. Had to pull everything out of the shed and rearrange to accommodate the A1's 16" wheels.

I then looked at my car and decided that I couldn't be arsed to wash mine, I needed to let my hands warm up again (2.5C up here today - by far the coldest it's been since last Winter).

I couldn't even be bothered to take a pic of the shiny A1.

Busy day - can you apply C2V3 at those low temps, does it 'go off' ok?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jimble on 21 November 2015, 17:33

Quote from: Booth11 on 21 November 2015, 13:19

Fitted the S2T paddles - B3's in polished black. 
 
An absolute doddle to fit, took only 5 mins.  Extremely pleased with them, look like they belong and how it should've come out of the factory.  Feel lovely to use, very tactile and the extended length gives a feeling of greater control.  Quality is excellent.  Pricy but well worth the money.  :cool:

They look really smart! Wouldn't mind a set myself tbh but the only thing that puts me off is i like the way the factory ones light up and think i'd miss it with these?  :undecided:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 21 November 2015, 19:49

Quote from: Eccie on 21 November 2015, 17:14

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 21 November 2015, 16:35

My filthy R sits neglected while the wife's A1 gets 1/2 a day's graft lavished on it.

Swapped the 16" wheels on it with the recently acquired set of new 15" winter wheels with Michelin Alpin tyres.

Had to wrap the VW centre caps with a gun metal vinyl that looks exactly like the Audi centre caps. Audi don't do 15" winter wheels apparently,  even for the A1, and the 16"ers have a bigger diameter centre cap  :angry:. Ended up being far cheaper, the little bit of wrap I needed cost £1.88 delivered through Ebay.

Before putting the wheels on, they got a front and back coating of C2V3, then I washed the A1 all round and gave it another coat of C2V3. Had to pull everything out of the shed and rearrange to accommodate the A1's 16" wheels.

I then looked at my car and decided that I couldn't be arsed to wash mine, I needed to let my hands warm up again (2.5C up here today - by far the coldest it's been since last Winter).

I couldn't even be bothered to take a pic of the shiny A1.

Busy day - can you apply C2V3 at those low temps, does it 'go off' ok?

Seemed fine (I gave it a bit more drying time than normal - the time it took me to swap the wheels over - about 1/2 an hour), and the new wheels got done indoors, after i'd washed the car and needed my icy cold hands to warm up. The whole car has that "teflon" feel.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 21 November 2015, 19:58

Quote from: Jimble on 21 November 2015, 17:33

Quote from: Booth11 on 21 November 2015, 13:19

Fitted the S2T paddles - B3's in polished black. 
 
An absolute doddle to fit, took only 5 mins.  Extremely pleased with them, look like they belong and how it should've come out of the factory.  Feel lovely to use, very tactile and the extended length gives a feeling of greater control.  Quality is excellent.  Pricy but well worth the money.  :cool:

They look really smart! Wouldn't mind a set myself tbh but the only thing that puts me off is i like the way the factory ones light up and think i'd miss it with these?  :undecided:

I did wonder that but out in the car tonight, I did not for a second miss the lit up bit.  The polished black catches the interior light nicely at night which might make up for the lack of lit +/- symbols?

I'm also really glad I picked the glossy black shifters.  I ummed and ahhed over whether to go for black, silver or the greyish ones, but I didn't want them to stand out as such.  The black perfectly compliments the piano gloss black trim and they look oem even though they are not.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Cossieian on 21 November 2015, 20:01

They look really smart! Wouldn't mind a set myself tbh but the only thing that puts me off is i like the way the factory ones light up and think i'd miss it with these?  :undecided:
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I only noticed on Thursday night that the paddles light up, 3 weeks after picking it up :embarrassed:
So I doubt I would miss it tbh.

They look excellent Rebecca, I'm gonna show these to the wife later as she's struggling as to what to get me for Christmas :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 21 November 2015, 20:22

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 21 November 2015, 16:35

My filthy R sits neglected while the wife's A1 gets 1/2 a day's graft lavished on it.

Swapped the 16" wheels on it with the recently acquired set of new 15" winter wheels with Michelin Alpin tyres.

Had to wrap the VW centre caps with a gun metal vinyl that looks exactly like the Audi centre caps. Audi don't do 15" winter wheels apparently,  even for the A1, and the 16"ers have a bigger diameter centre cap  :angry:. Ended up being far cheaper, the little bit of wrap I needed cost £1.88 delivered through Ebay.

Before putting the wheels on, they got a front and back coating of C2V3, then I washed the A1 all round and gave it another coat of C2V3. Had to pull everything out of the shed and rearrange to accommodate the A1's 16" wheels.

I then looked at my car and decided that I couldn't be arsed to wash mine, I needed to let my hands warm up again (2.5C up here today - by far the coldest it's been since last Winter).

I couldn't even be bothered to take a pic of the shiny A1.

Ah the joy of winter detailing.  None for me today but not looking forward to the freezing hands syndrome that comes with winter washing. Bit warmer here at 4°C. Snow had been forecast but just icy rain instead. Still want some snow though.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 21 November 2015, 20:34

Quote from: Cossieian on 21 November 2015, 20:01

I only noticed on Thursday night that the paddles light up, 3 weeks after picking it up :embarrassed:
So I doubt I would miss it tbh.

They look excellent Rebecca, I'm gonna show these to the wife later as she's struggling as to what to get me for Christmas :wink:

Yeah I'd much rather have the improved functionality of the longer paddles than a couple of fairy lights. And they look so much better.  Also they are more versatile in terms of usage/paddle flicking, depending on your preference.  On the B3 style I got there's a deep groove running the length of the back of the paddle which perfectly fits the resting fingers and gives you more options for how to 'flick' or 'tap'.

They are excellent quality Ian, would make a great Christmas present.  They also come rather nicely presented in a black box with pink padding, a bit like jewellery for cars.  :laugh:  I'm sure you know that there's a group buy link that was posted up on vwroc, which brings the price down by $50.  Here it is http://www.s2tpp.com/GroupBuy.html  Just place your order as normal selecting your chosen style and finish. Delivery from the US was super quick.  I ordered mine on a Friday evening and they were here on the following Weds so only took 4 days to come (2 working days in fact)!  Not cheap but you get what you pay for.   :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 22 November 2015, 18:22

Planned to give mine a decent bit of tlc but that got cut short when I couldn't feel the tips of my fingers. It was chuffing cold out yesterday. So all it got was a quick wash and a bit of tyre gel to try and fool everyone !! I can see me posting in the dirty Mk7 thread before too long  :whistle:
 
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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: caprigreen on 22 November 2015, 18:57

Quote from: JB GTI on 22 November 2015, 18:22

Planned to give mine a decent bit of tlc but that got cut short when I couldn't feel the tips of my fingers. It was chuffing cold out yesterday. So all it got was a quick wash and a bit of tyre gel to try and fool everyone !! I can see me posting in the dirty Mk7 thread before too long  :whistle:
 
(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/image_zpseku58hrt.jpeg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/image_zpseku58hrt.jpeg.html)

Wow that looks stunning, I have always maintain it has to be a  GTI for me but that colour could almost temp me over to the ... rapid side ..... known as .....the mighty R  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Cossieian on 22 November 2015, 19:59

Quote from: JB GTI on 22 November 2015, 18:22

Planned to give mine a decent bit of tlc but that got cut short when I couldn't feel the tips of my fingers. It was chuffing cold out yesterday. So all it got was a quick wash and a bit of tyre gel to try and fool everyone !! I can see me posting in the dirty Mk7 thread before too long  :whistle:
 
(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/image_zpseku58hrt.jpeg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/image_zpseku58hrt.jpeg.html)

B..e..a..utiful :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 22 November 2015, 20:14

^^^
It's amazing what you can achieve with a quick wash and a slick of tyre gel. Lapiz  R scrubs up very nicely.  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: AndyG on 22 November 2015, 20:51

I'm getting blue next time just decided.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JBirchy on 23 November 2015, 08:44

Gave my GTI a well overdue clean... Turned from a nasty shade of dark brown back to Tornado Red again!

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/birchyboy87/2014%20Range%20Rover%20Sport/138F79C3-931F-47B1-87D3-625BD6E09782_zpseepep5yk.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/birchyboy87/media/2014%20Range%20Rover%20Sport/138F79C3-931F-47B1-87D3-625BD6E09782_zpseepep5yk.jpg.html)

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/birchyboy87/2014%20Range%20Rover%20Sport/2C825A12-CF68-422D-AA5F-8B630315D9E9_zpsrunu2xoy.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/birchyboy87/media/2014%20Range%20Rover%20Sport/2C825A12-CF68-422D-AA5F-8B630315D9E9_zpsrunu2xoy.jpg.html)

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/birchyboy87/2014%20Range%20Rover%20Sport/22EFDEFA-CE97-4A2F-A7CE-BF1CCEACB226_zpsmlem49uw.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/birchyboy87/media/2014%20Range%20Rover%20Sport/22EFDEFA-CE97-4A2F-A7CE-BF1CCEACB226_zpsmlem49uw.jpg.html)

Had the Michelin Pilot Alpin 4 Winter Tyres fitted too... Massive difference...

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/birchyboy87/2014%20Range%20Rover%20Sport/241DC589-9358-4526-B0A7-3405B263A528_zpsjhgfsf3m.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/birchyboy87/media/2014%20Range%20Rover%20Sport/241DC589-9358-4526-B0A7-3405B263A528_zpsjhgfsf3m.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 23 November 2015, 09:51

Looking good as always  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GatsbyIII on 23 November 2015, 10:20

I'm not a prolific polisher, but took the break in the weather this weekend to give her a good Scotchguard inside, and a thorough Autoglym outside ready for the winter. Did the wife's Mini as well, before anyone asks:-

(http://i1379.photobucket.com/albums/ah144/nickwilliams69/IMG_1210_zpsg16wywre.jpg)

(http://i1379.photobucket.com/albums/ah144/nickwilliams69/IMG_1205_zpswrsb8gw6.jpg)

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(http://i1379.photobucket.com/albums/ah144/nickwilliams69/IMG_1207_zpsgaliihz7.jpg)

This morning she looked like this, so just in time:-

(http://i1379.photobucket.com/albums/ah144/nickwilliams69/IMG_1216_zpslbwlfv3t.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 23 November 2015, 12:26

Very nice JBirchy and Gatsby.  :cool:

Defrosted rhe car this morning.  Yes, it's that time of year again!

Ice beading this morning.

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GatsbyIII on 23 November 2015, 12:51

Quote from: Booth11 on 23 November 2015, 12:26

Very nice JBirchy and Gatsby.  :cool:

Defrosted rhe car this morning.  Yes, it's that time of year again!

Ice beading this morning.



Brrrrrr...thank goodness for heated seats  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 23 November 2015, 12:58

Quote from: GatsbyIII on 23 November 2015, 12:51

Brrrrrr...thank goodness for heated seats  :laugh:

Yes, lovely warm seats. And the heated seats in the Mk7 heat up twice as fast as the old Mk6 ones. Got so toasty this morning, had to knock them down a notch.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gingernick on 23 November 2015, 15:05

I agreed to send mine back..in return for a new one in March

its a straight replacement same spec (PP, dynaudio) but have decided with elderly parents clambering in and out the back we could help them out a bit so have gone for a 5 door this time..even the same colour as I like the red!

a few extra toys as standard now should keep me amused..roll on march

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dean5i on 23 November 2015, 15:38

I thought i'd treat her to a wash and brush up.

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 23 November 2015, 17:50

^^^
Lovely Lapiz  :cool: 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 23 November 2015, 18:05

Quote from: Booth11 on 23 November 2015, 17:50

^^^
Lovely Lapiz  :cool:

Biased obviously but agree totally   :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 23 November 2015, 18:14

Quote from: JB GTI on 23 November 2015, 18:05

Quote from: Booth11 on 23 November 2015, 17:50

^^^
Lovely Lapiz  :cool:

Biased obviously but agree totally   :grin:

 :shocked: :shocked: :shocked:

This is a revelation. 

:grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 25 November 2015, 14:52

Gave the interior a vacuum and dust yesterday and today a good wash. Wasn't as dirty as I thought but certainly looks much better now:

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(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20151125_140155_zpscwvihtgy.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20151125_140155_zpscwvihtgy.jpg.html)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20151125_140224_zpsrdrlkw2z.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20151125_140224_zpsrdrlkw2z.jpg.html)

The dealer had fitted a bumper protection plate to the rear which has been getting on my nerves as it was trapping seemingly enough water to float a battleship. Found out why today, it came off and upon examination I noticed a lip at the rear edge which is supposed to sit over the drop of the bumper whereas the dealer had fitted it too far forward. So it had never been sitting flat. Numpties. And they have fitted my rear number plate wonky. God knows what they are capable of given a real problem to solve...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 25 November 2015, 15:57

Are you going to refit the protection strip?
My A3 number plate was slightly crooked for 9 years. Drove me mad but couldn't be arsed fixing it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 25 November 2015, 16:17

Quote from: kalimon on 25 November 2015, 15:57

Are you going to refit the protection strip?
My A3 number plate was slightly crooked for 9 years. Drove me mad but couldn't be arsed fixing it.

Probably not as it is marked where the tailgate kept catching it ('cos it shouldn't have been there - doesn't fill me with confidence should the car need any repairs).

As for the number plate, I will probably do the same as you - moan, but do nothing.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: remlapeel on 25 November 2015, 20:06

Removed my DTUK box ready for my first service tomorrow

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTD_777 on 28 November 2015, 13:29

Had my car serviced at 37500 miles yesterday only to be told I'd need my DSG oil changed at 40k at a cost of £179. Cheeky buggers. Not impressed.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Cossieian on 28 November 2015, 13:49

Tried launch control for the first today, it was wet but even still very impressive indeed :smiley:

(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj186/mccanno1/Golf%20R/th_IMG_1676.mp4) (http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj186/mccanno1/Golf%20R/IMG_1676.mp4)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 28 November 2015, 16:24

Nice.
You need to get vcds to code your brake lights to use the full clusters. Always looks wrong to me the way it's set up from factory.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 28 November 2015, 16:48

You need to get vcds to code your brake lights to use the full clusters. Always looks wrong to me the way it's set up from factory

Could you explain further what you mean by using full clusters ?
Sounds interesting

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 28 November 2015, 17:05

Quote from: kalimon on 28 November 2015, 16:48

You need to get vcds to code your brake lights to use the full clusters. Always looks wrong to me the way it's set up from factory

Could you explain further what you mean by using full clusters ?
Sounds interesting

Look at the video. Brake lights are only using the outer clusters. The ones on the boot lid aren't lit at all. You can code them with VCDS to use the full cluster and it looks a billion times better.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 28 November 2015, 17:38

Now you mention it, it does look odd.
Thanks for the info😀
Ps
I take it this is something that you can't do yourself?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: AndyG on 28 November 2015, 17:46

The reason vw didn't light up all the rear when braking is because the regulation states that the rear brake lights should illuminate only the left and right edges of the rear of every vehicle in multiples of 2.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kevinm on 28 November 2015, 20:12

Quote from: AndyG on 28 November 2015, 17:46

The reason vw didn't light up all the rear when braking is because the regulation states that the rear brake lights should illuminate only the left and right edges of the rear of every vehicle in multiples of 2.

Why do Audi's light up all the rear leds so?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: AndyG on 28 November 2015, 22:00

Good point kevinm,I'm no expert by any means (I'll eat humble pie if necessary) the Audi Q3 for example does light up all the way as you describe but this is a single unit that sweeps under the tailgate.
The golf's tailgate is 2 units on each side.There is a cluster that is on the tailgate itself.The new Audi A4 avant has its rear lights in 2 parts like the golf does.Ive just watched one on YouTube and only the outer 2 light up same as golf.
It might be because the Q3 is a single unit that they can legally do this.
I'm happy to be wrong won't be the first time.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 28 November 2015, 23:04

Quote from: GTD_777 on 28 November 2015, 13:29

Had my car serviced at 37500 miles yesterday only to be told I'd need my DSG oil changed at 40k at a cost of £179. Cheeky buggers. Not impressed.

Why are you not impressed?  DSG oil and filter change is due every 40k miles. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 28 November 2015, 23:17

Quote from: Booth11 on 28 November 2015, 23:04

Quote from: GTD_777 on 28 November 2015, 13:29

Had my car serviced at 37500 miles yesterday only to be told I'd need my DSG oil changed at 40k at a cost of £179. Cheeky buggers. Not impressed.

Why are you not impressed?  DSG oil and filter change is due every 40k miles.

Maybe expecting the DSG oil and filter change to be included on a service pack or perhaps being only 2500 miles away for the DSG oil change could have been given the option of it being done at the same time as the 37500 mile service for more convenience and perhaps reduced cost as the car was in anyway?

I have the £15.99pm service pack for 4 years coverage about to start (I hope!) and am expecting the Haldex fluid change to be taken care of as part of the pack when the car hits 40k miles (if it is due then).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 28 November 2015, 23:36

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 28 November 2015, 23:17

Quote from: Booth11 on 28 November 2015, 23:04

Quote from: GTD_777 on 28 November 2015, 13:29

Had my car serviced at 37500 miles yesterday only to be told I'd need my DSG oil changed at 40k at a cost of £179. Cheeky buggers. Not impressed.

Why are you not impressed?  DSG oil and filter change is due every 40k miles.

Maybe expecting the DSG oil and filter change to be included on a service pack or perhaps being only 2500 miles away for the DSG oil change could have been given the option of it being done at the same time as the 37500 mile service for more convenience and perhaps reduced cost as the car was in anyway?

I have the £15.99pm service pack for 4 years coverage about to start (I hope!) and am expecting the Haldex fluid change to be taken care of as part of the pack when the car hits 40k miles (if it is due then).

Yes, I can understand your point about getting it done at the same time as the service, but the OP hasn't stated why he's not impressed.  But does anyone really expect the DSG oil/filter change to be included in the Service Pack? It's pretty clearly set out on the VW website.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 29 November 2015, 21:58

I got my car washed just in the nick of time. All looking shiny and I was just about to buff dry when it started raining. I was contemplating giving the front end another coat of C2V3 and maybe swapping the front wheels for backs to even out the tyre wear, but the rain made my mind up. Probably the last wash it will get this year as i'm away on 2 weeks hols very soon.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: remlapeel on 30 November 2015, 08:06

Filled up again....3rd time in 7 days.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 November 2015, 10:08

Quote from: remlapeel on 30 November 2015, 08:06

Filled up again....3rd time in 7 days.

Holy c**p! 

I'm still a getting thrifty one tank per week.  :grin: Though my average mpg has dropped from an initial 25mpg to 23.5mpg  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: remlapeel on 30 November 2015, 21:29

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 November 2015, 10:08

Quote from: remlapeel on 30 November 2015, 08:06

Filled up again....3rd time in 7 days.

Holy c**p! 

I'm still a getting thrifty one tank per week.  :grin: Though my average mpg has dropped from an initial 25mpg to 23.5mpg  :wink:

Yeah I filled up Sunday morning before work, did 250miles between Sunday and Thursday, drove to Birmingham Friday and had to fill up 30miles into the trip, used up that tank coming home so had to fill up again for work Sunday.......easy way to burn £170

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: deco on 30 November 2015, 22:17

Quote from: Booth11 on 28 November 2015, 23:04

Quote from: GTD_777 on 28 November 2015, 13:29

Had my car serviced at 37500 miles yesterday only to be told I'd need my DSG oil changed at 40k at a cost of £179. Cheeky buggers. Not impressed.

Why are you not impressed?  DSG oil and filter change is due every 40k miles.

I thought there was no DSG service on the mk7 as its a dry clutch and doesn't require oil as the mk6 DSG did

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 30 November 2015, 22:45

I think it's a wet clutch.
The seven speeds a dry clutch and that's only fitted in the less powerful engines.
6 speed DSG is a wet clutch and I believe the GTD is fitted with this.
I may well be wrong though :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 November 2015, 22:52

Quote from: kalimon on 30 November 2015, 22:45

I think it's a wet clutch.
The seven speeds a dry clutch and that's only fitted in the less powerful engines.
6 speed DSG is a wet clutch and I believe the GTD is fitted with this.
I may well be wrong though :wink:

Also my understanding. Dry clutch on DSG7 (7 speed) Wet clutch on 6 speed.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 30 November 2015, 22:57

Page 66 of the brochure has all the relevant info.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JBirchy on 01 December 2015, 08:25

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 November 2015, 22:52

Quote from: kalimon on 30 November 2015, 22:45

I think it's a wet clutch.
The seven speeds a dry clutch and that's only fitted in the less powerful engines.
6 speed DSG is a wet clutch and I believe the GTD is fitted with this.
I may well be wrong though :wink:

Also my understanding. Dry clutch on DSG7 (7 speed) Wet clutch on 6 speed.

For some reason I thought it was the other way round? 6-spd Dry Clutch, 7-spd Wet Clutch?

EDIT: Just done some Googling and I was wrong, Ms. Booth is correct.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Charllus on 01 December 2015, 19:57

plucked up the courage to use park assist for the first time. two cars with a space in between and no one about. it worked perfectly :smiley: i know it's sad but I sat there for a moment laughing at how weird it was not touching the steering wheel. I had the same feeling in my previous gti mk7 when the adaptive cruise started doing its stuff

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 06 December 2015, 22:07

Quote from: JBirchy on 01 December 2015, 08:25

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 November 2015, 22:52

Quote from: kalimon on 30 November 2015, 22:45

I think it's a wet clutch.
The seven speeds a dry clutch and that's only fitted in the less powerful engines.
6 speed DSG is a wet clutch and I believe the GTD is fitted with this.
I may well be wrong though :wink:

Also my understanding. Dry clutch on DSG7 (7 speed) Wet clutch on 6 speed.

For some reason I thought it was the other way round? 6-spd Dry Clutch, 7-spd Wet Clutch?

EDIT: Just done some Googling and I was wrong, Ms. Booth is correct.  :smiley:

The 7 speed dsg on the tiguan is a wet clutch and needs a service.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 07 December 2015, 11:38

Quote from: Charllus on 01 December 2015, 19:57

plucked up the courage to use park assist for the first time. two cars with a space in between and no one about. it worked perfectly :smiley: i know it's sad but I sat there for a moment laughing at how weird it was not touching the steering wheel. I had the same feeling in my previous gti mk7 when the adaptive cruise started doing its stuff

I also specced this as a) it was dirt cheap and b) I'm crap at parallel parking and paranoid about striking the alloys on the kerb, and this tech has got me into parking spots first time that I probably wouldn't have tried without it. It makes me look good  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: remlapeel on 07 December 2015, 15:26

Stared at my MPG stats and shuddered....110miles into the tank (half way) and I'm averaging 24mpg. Ouch!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 07 December 2015, 15:37

Just today got 20,000 miles on the car and on the Bridgestone's.

Trouble is, I've still got 4mm left on them all round. Being a bit of a cheapskate, don't really want to change them until they are down to about 2.5mm, so might be ragging them over the next month or so.

New tyres for January ?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: caprigreen on 07 December 2015, 22:19

Quote from: Sootchucker on 07 December 2015, 15:37

Just today got 20,000 miles on the car and on the Bridgestone's.

Trouble is, I've still got 4mm left on them all round. Being a bit of a cheapskate, don't really want to change them until they are down to about 2.5mm, so might be ragging them over the next month or so.

New tyres for January ?

I take it you have rotated your tyres ? Mine are 4mm after 9k on the front and I have never experienced tramping so shows my driving style

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 07 December 2015, 22:22

Yes, rotated at 12k miles

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: caprigreen on 07 December 2015, 22:38

Think I will do the same , job for the morning

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 07 December 2015, 22:48

Quote from: remlapeel on 07 December 2015, 15:26

Stared at my MPG stats and shuddered....110miles into the tank (half way) and I'm averaging 24mpg. Ouch!

23.4mpg average for me 😱

The Shell garage is my second home!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 07 December 2015, 22:51

Quote from: Sootchucker on 07 December 2015, 15:37

New tyres for January ?

Anything other than Bridgestones, the tyre that just won't die.  :laugh:

ContiSportContact 5Ps
Michelin Pilot Supersports

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 10 December 2015, 22:26

R went in for it second service yesterday and replacement gloss fins on the rear window, there is a recall on some cars for this but mine were fine, no dramas as car went back stock

Sprinted it today at Curborough in challenging conditions which tested the R and me and proves you can get oversteer in a sensible hatch if you turn the driver aids off

Great day as fasted overall and nice to scalp a new 911 Turbo S who is a regular be a second and he was trying

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: matchboy on 11 December 2015, 11:15

Quote from: wigit on 10 December 2015, 22:26

Great day as fasted overall and nice to scalp a new 911 Turbo S who is a regular be a second and he was trying

I can pretty much guarantee you that if he was trying you would have lost, and lost horrendously :grin:  I've driven a Turbo S and its the quickest car I've ever been in by a country mile.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jackie Treehorn on 11 December 2015, 12:02

^^this

Curborough is like driving around a car park for size, and I don't think the long gears of a Turbo S are suited to it.

Glad you had fun in you car though, always good to explore the limits.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 11 December 2015, 16:23

Quote from: matchboy on 11 December 2015, 11:15

Quote from: wigit on 10 December 2015, 22:26

Great day as fasted overall and nice to scalp a new 911 Turbo S who is a regular be a second and he was trying

I can pretty much guarantee you that if he was trying you would have lost, and lost horrendously :grin:  I've driven a Turbo S and its the quickest car I've ever been in by a country mile.

He is a regular and drives it there all the time and it is quick in the dry, he also sprints a 918 there which I can't believe how hard he drives it, that said he has the ring record 918 in his collection, was out in his new GT3 RS (which he was going to bring back as thought quicker), yet to see the GT4 he got at the same time a the RS, i suppose you are intimating all the gear no idea :)

You'll have to bring the Cayman S up and give us a masterclass of how its done as I think it should go rather well

Have to admit I find the 4wd 911s rather dull as not that sharp on turn in, the 2wd variants are way better but i absolutely, for balance the Caymen for me is a hard car to beat as just so controllable

Quote from: Jackie Treehorn on 11 December 2015, 12:02

^^this

Curborough is like driving around a car park for size, and I don't think the long gears of a Turbo S are suited to it.

Glad you had fun in you car though, always good to explore the limits.

Easier to drive round a lot of tracks but getting it tight there is tough, its technical, everything happens in a blur and stakes are high if you get it wrong

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: matchboy on 11 December 2015, 16:45

Quote from: wigit on 11 December 2015, 16:23

You'll have to bring the Cayman S up and give us a masterclass of how its done as I think it should go rather well

Have to admit I find the 4wd 911s rather dull as not that sharp on turn in, the 2wd variants are way better but i absolutely, for balance the Caymen for me is a hard car to beat as just so controllable

That would be utterly pointless as I'm not deluded enough to think my car is quicker than a Turbo S  :grin:  That car is in a different league to a Cayman and a Golf R - there is no comparison whatsoever.  I'm not making any assumptions on his driving, other than having driven both the Turbo S and Golf R at length, I can't think of any situation whereby a Golf R would beat a Turbo S other than the driver of that Porsche was taking it easy, it's an absolute beast of a car!

Yes, the handling is superb, however on the UK roads and with our weather the 4wd is a more controllable/relaxed car on a daily drive  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: vidman2 on 12 December 2015, 10:09

Just done my multiple ciggy mod on my new R - an extra 10 minutes as the 'mouse' takes a different route in the R from the GTI

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=261543.0

And was then able to tidy up the leads to all my accessories

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Cossieian on 12 December 2015, 11:17

Brought my lovely wife to wrk this morning in the snow, perfect time to turn the seats on...mmmm lovely :evil:

Came home and ordered new BBS CH-R wheels, now looking for a nice set of tyres to wrap them in :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 12 December 2015, 15:20

Quote from: Cossieian on 12 December 2015, 11:17

Brought my lovely wife to wrk this morning in the snow, perfect time to turn the seats on...mmmm lovely :evil:

Came home and ordered new BBS CH-R wheels, now looking for a nice set of tyres to wrap them in :smiley:

Anthracite?  Great choice, will look stunning on the R.  :cool:

Tyres - got to be either Michelin PSS or ContiSportContact 5P.  On my third set of the Contis (incl, GTI) and faultless every time.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 12 December 2015, 15:39

Where did you order them from if you don't mind me asking?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Cossieian on 12 December 2015, 16:01

Quote from: kalimon on 12 December 2015, 15:39

Where did you order them from if you don't mind me asking?

I found a German seller on eBay selling the older style (without the ss rim protector) as I'm not keen on that feature, bit blingy for me :wink:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/19-Zoll-BBS-CH-R-8-5x19-5x112-et48-graphit-CH127-VW-Golf-R-GTI-R32/391175819093?hlpht=true&ops=true&viphx=1&_trksid=p5197.c100068.m2280&_trkparms=ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140211130857%26meid%3Ddc0761e20459473c98c9aeea52c902c1%26pid%3D100068%26clkid%3D1832643120870528674&_qi=RTM2063723

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 12 December 2015, 16:50

Thats a cracking price!
Thanks for the link :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Cossieian on 12 December 2015, 17:00

Quote from: kalimon on 12 December 2015, 16:50

Thats a cracking price!
Thanks for the link :smiley:

Your welcome :smiley:
You buying :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: vidman2 on 13 December 2015, 15:48

Just fitted a pair of new 3D Number Plates - same number - just to get rid of the dealer advertising, looks much better now

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 13 December 2015, 15:58

Quote from: Cossieian on 12 December 2015, 17:00

Quote from: kalimon on 12 December 2015, 16:50

Thats a cracking price!
Thanks for the link :smiley:

Your welcome :smiley:
You buying :wink:

I'll wait until I get my car in March and see how the Austins stand up.
I love the look of the Austins but not sure about their durability after readindg various posts.
Hopefully they will be fine.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 15 December 2015, 09:32

Over the last week watched the average mpg plummet from a steady 24 to 19.9 as a result of the Canterbury city xmas traffic meltdown.  :shocked: :shocked: :shocked:  It's bad at the best of times, but has gone into overdrive.  Forgotten what it's like to travel faster than 10mph!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sokkia on 15 December 2015, 14:45

Almost managed to soil the drivers seat. After following the car in front for a considerable amount of time pulled out to follow it around a stationary bus. Nearly messed myself when the front assist kicked in and locked the front wheels for a second. Not sure if it didn't like the stationary bus or the oncoming traffic but it woke me up somewhat.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 15 December 2015, 15:00

Quote from: Booth11 on 15 December 2015, 09:32

Over the last week watched the average mpg plummet from a steady 24 to 19.9 as a result of the Canterbury city xmas traffic meltdown.  :shocked: :shocked: :shocked:  It's bad at the best of times, but has gone into overdrive.  Forgotten what it's like to travel faster than 10mph!

If it's any conciliation Rebecca, my GTD's MPG has plummeted to a disastrous 41.8mpg in all the Christmas traffic and road works around my way  :whistle: 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 15 December 2015, 15:16

Quote from: Sootchucker on 15 December 2015, 15:00

Quote from: Booth11 on 15 December 2015, 09:32

Over the last week watched the average mpg plummet from a steady 24 to 19.9 as a result of the Canterbury city xmas traffic meltdown.  :shocked: :shocked: :shocked:  It's bad at the best of times, but has gone into overdrive.  Forgotten what it's like to travel faster than 10mph!

If it's any conciliation Rebecca, my GTD's MPG has plummeted to a disastrous 41.8mpg in all the Christmas traffic and road works around my way  :whistle: 

Yes, I feel much better now, knowing your GTD mpg is so shockingly low as to be only double mine.  :tongue:

No matter how low it is, it will never be low enough to get me into a diesel, Mr chucker of soot.  :kiss:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Cossieian on 16 December 2015, 17:55

Postie Arrived :smiley:
Get new tyres fitted on Friday :grin:
Can't fit them until the new year though :angry:

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 16 December 2015, 18:43

^^^
Lovely.  They're going to look perfect with TR.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Cossieian on 16 December 2015, 19:01

Quote from: Booth11 on 16 December 2015, 18:43

^^^
Lovely.  They're going to look perfect with TR.

Thanks Rebecca :smiley:
Really wanna fit them now, but as my car is going into VW in Jan for some niggles (as you know) I don't want them trying to blame me changing the wheels the cause of the issues :angry:

Maybe test fit them next week when I'm off and nothing to do :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 16 December 2015, 19:13

Quote from: Cossieian on 16 December 2015, 19:01

Quote from: Booth11 on 16 December 2015, 18:43

^^^
Lovely.  They're going to look perfect with TR.

Thanks Rebecca :smiley:
Really wanna fit them now, but as my car is going into VW in Jan for some niggles (as you know) I don't want them trying to blame me changing the wheels the cause of the issues :angry:

Maybe test fit them next week when I'm off and nothing to do :grin:

Yeah, can understand that, but you should do the test fit, photograph them and show us the pics. :smiley:  Have you got a decent wheel sealant Ian?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Cossieian on 16 December 2015, 20:03

Quote from: Booth11 on 16 December 2015, 19:13

Quote from: Cossieian on 16 December 2015, 19:01

Quote from: Booth11 on 16 December 2015, 18:43

^^^
Lovely.  They're going to look perfect with TR.

Thanks Rebecca :smiley:
Really wanna fit them now, but as my car is going into VW in Jan for some niggles (as you know) I don't want them trying to blame me changing the wheels the cause of the issues :angry:

Maybe test fit them next week when I'm off and nothing to do :grin:

Yeah, can understand that, but you should do the test fit, photograph them and show us the pics. :smiley:  Have you got a decent wheel sealant Ian?

I have stuff called Planet Polish and also some Poorboys stuff left. Any recommendation Rebecca?
I here the G Technic stuff is good

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Eccie on 16 December 2015, 20:17

If it's planet polish wheel seal & shine, then is good stuff, it just doesn't last as long as some of the newer products like gtechniq or car pro cquartz. I'd leave the poor boys on the shelf, it's not very good.

Nice wheels, very nice

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Cossieian on 16 December 2015, 20:32

Quote from: Eccie on 16 December 2015, 20:17

If it's planet polish wheel seal & shine, then is good stuff, it just doesn't last as long as some of the newer products like gtechniq or car pro cquartz. I'd leave the poor boys on the shelf, it's not very good.

Nice wheels, very nice

Yea it's that seal & shine stuff.
Not so keen on the Poorboys stuff myself tbh, it's a nightmare to get off :angry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 16 December 2015, 21:32

Quote from: Cossieian on 16 December 2015, 20:03

I have stuff called Planet Polish and also some Poorboys stuff left. Any recommendation Rebecca?
I here the G Technic stuff is good

Not familiar with Planet Polish but looks like Eccie rates it.  :smiley:

I disagree with Eccie as I think Poorboys Wheel Sealant is very good but I do agree it can be a total pita to buff off if you leave it just slightly too long, which is easy to do.  I've had it bake on in the sun in less than 5 mins and cursed heavily trying to get the bloody stuff off, lol.

Poorboys can be a pita on certain wheels like black ones or wheels with black detailing/insets, like your old Cadiz.  My last wheels were virtually all black and no matter how carefully I went over buffing off the sealant, there was always some that evaded detection and then stuck out like a sore thumb later, lol.  But that aside, it is a great wheel sealant.  But it might not be such as issue on your new powder coated wheels?

However I've bought some Gtechniq C5 Wheel Armour for my spring 2016 detail as I'm keen to try something else and think a clear sealant will make life easier.  The Prets, whilst not difficult to seal, are fiddly and I'm sick of poking bits of pink Poorboys out of wheel bolts!  So I'm gonna give the C5 a go.  I'll let you know what it's like. For me it was a toss up between the C5 and Gyeon Q2 RIM quartz sealant, but decided to give the Gtechniq a whirl this time.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Eccie on 16 December 2015, 22:08

I used Cquartz on my austins in the summer, it went on very easy, 1st time using it

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I also finished off the bottle on my winter wheels, we'll see how it performs- but first impression is very favourable, it's very slick & easy to top up with reload

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 17 December 2015, 17:29

Currently in Vegas with my Golf GTI hire car. It's a Carbon Grey DSG 5 door. Main differences between this and UK spec are: Halogen lights (they're like a pair of candles) no digital climate control, a manual   handbrake, no ACC, very soft suspension, parking camera (but no parking sensors) - I'd rather have the sensors, but spaces here are huge as the average car here is a Dodge Ram (huge). It does have an SOS button in the roof console to link you to the breakdown services, front and rear lights are just like you'd get on a Base model Golf. Other than those differences it looks pretty much like a UK model.

So glad my R is manual, the DSG is so dimwitted when left to its own devices. Anyone wondering whether to get an R or a GTI, I'd say get the R, the performance difference is pretty substantial (and it is running on 95, not crappy 91). It's a thirsty bugger too, averaging 21mpg (US gallons), so about 26 miles to the proper gallon.

Going to drive it to the Hoover Dam today.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 17 December 2015, 18:18

Accidentally filled my GTD with premium diesel instead of the usual Esso stuff I've been filling it with. Be interesting to see what difference, if any, it makes. It best !ake some, it was 7p a litre more expensive!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 17 December 2015, 19:20

Thats a pretty crappy spec on the USA GTI. One of the selling points of the GTI is that its got a very high base spec.

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 17 December 2015, 17:29

Going to drive it to the Hoover Dam today.

I misread that the first time, I thought you said "drive it off the Hoover Dam" :D

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 18 December 2015, 07:41

Just driven mine again for the first time in 4 days after being away on business and being given a manual Merc A Class A180D with the AMD Sport pack and over 800 miles. Nice looking car but after 4 years with a DSG box, god I missed it, and so did my left knee - it's bloody aching.

Despite and flaws the MK7 may have (and to be honest it's got a few), sometimes it take driving something else to make you truly appreciate how rounded and good a car the MK7 (and especially the GT/GTD/GTI/R) actually is.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: AntGTD on 18 December 2015, 07:53

What Sootchucker said.

Recently had a "moment" where I decided I needed to drive something else so bought a Mercedes C220 125 Edition AMG Coupe (auto) and hated it to the point where I sold it after 5 weeks.

VW have flaws but i find it difficult to drive anything else :)

Even when on holiday i drive a VW :)
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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jackie Treehorn on 18 December 2015, 09:30

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 17 December 2015, 17:29

Currently in Vegas with my Golf GTI hire car. It's a Carbon Grey DSG 5 door. Main differences between this and UK spec are: Halogen lights (they're like a pair of candles) no digital climate control, a manual   handbrake, no ACC, very soft suspension, parking camera (but no parking sensors)

Another main difference would be the engine which also isn't the same as the UK GTi

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 17 December 2015, 17:29

Anyone wondering whether to get an R or a GTI, I'd say get the R, the performance difference is pretty substantial (and it is running on 95, not crappy 91).

Here we go... 

Next you will be telling us about the bridgestones...  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 18 December 2015, 10:31

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 17 December 2015, 17:29

Currently in Vegas with my Golf GTI hire car. It's a Carbon Grey DSG 5 door. Main differences between this and UK spec are: Halogen lights (they're like a pair of candles) no digital climate control, a manual   handbrake, no ACC, very soft suspension, parking camera (but no parking sensors) - I'd rather have the sensors, but spaces here are huge as the average car here is a Dodge Ram (huge). It does have an SOS button in the roof console to link you to the breakdown services, front and rear lights are just like you'd get on a Base model Golf. Other than those differences it looks pretty much like a UK model.

So glad my R is manual, the DSG is so dimwitted when left to its own devices. Anyone wondering whether to get an R or a GTI, I'd say get the R, the performance difference is pretty substantial (and it is running on 95, not crappy 91). It's a thirsty bugger too, averaging 21mpg (US gallons), so about 26 miles to the proper gallon.

Going to drive it to the Hoover Dam today.

You go all the way to Vegas and you hire a Golf, you are such a VW fanboy MH :grin: :grin: :grin:. Should have got a mustang or a cadillac

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: matchboy on 18 December 2015, 11:18

Quote from: CraigW on 18 December 2015, 10:31

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 17 December 2015, 17:29

Currently in Vegas with my Golf GTI hire car. It's a Carbon Grey DSG 5 door. Main differences between this and UK spec are: Halogen lights (they're like a pair of candles) no digital climate control, a manual   handbrake, no ACC, very soft suspension, parking camera (but no parking sensors) - I'd rather have the sensors, but spaces here are huge as the average car here is a Dodge Ram (huge). It does have an SOS button in the roof console to link you to the breakdown services, front and rear lights are just like you'd get on a Base model Golf. Other than those differences it looks pretty much like a UK model.

So glad my R is manual, the DSG is so dimwitted when left to its own devices. Anyone wondering whether to get an R or a GTI, I'd say get the R, the performance difference is pretty substantial (and it is running on 95, not crappy 91). It's a thirsty bugger too, averaging 21mpg (US gallons), so about 26 miles to the proper gallon.

Going to drive it to the Hoover Dam today.

You go all the way to Vegas and you hire a Golf, you are such a VW fanboy MH :grin: :grin: :grin:. Should have got a mustang or a cadillac

 :grin: :grin:  I agree!  I hired a f7ck off Mustang to drive to the Hoover Dam from Vegas, roof down in the sun, was fantastic!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 18 December 2015, 14:31

Now I know I'm going to get flamed for this, but after my previous comment about how nice it was getting back into my GTD (and it is), one of my work colleagues came to work today in his early Christmas present to himself.

Wait for it, a Focus 5 door ST-3 250ps manual, in deep metallic blue and 19" alloys. He said he pretty much ticked every option they had so it has Leather heated Recaro's, electric everything, xenon's, 8" Sat Nav with connect, electric tilt and slide sunroof, all the safety options (blind spit, traffic recognition etc.), basically loaded.

I have to say, and I have a hard time saying this, the interior was quite a nice place to be. The re-modelled dash as part of the 2015 facelift, is much nicer and quite logical. The seats are superb, and boy did it go with a deep growl from the central exhaust.

However, here's the kicker. Fully loaded the car at list came in under £30k, and with a drive the deal discount, he got it for under £24.5K. Even with the deprecation, that's a pretty good price for a decent motor, and makes the Golf's look very expensive. Obviously his was a manual, but Ford told him early next year they will introduce their new 6 speed power shift DSG type box to the ST range.  I expected to not like it but in the end, it was a very nice motor for sensible money.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Eccie on 18 December 2015, 16:08

Ban him

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: AntGTD on 18 December 2015, 16:56

Replaced the ditch find no name front tyres for a pair of Michelin PSPT 3, hopefully they will have a bit more grip on the wet  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Cossieian on 18 December 2015, 17:04

Got my new a Tyres fitted and offered them up to the car to get an idea of how it should look.
Wheels sealed tomorrow and on next week :smiley:

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: seabrook132 on 18 December 2015, 17:46

They are gonna look awesome fitted!! A lot nicer than the Cadiz imo  :cool:

What are you gonna seal them with? And what's the rubber out of interest?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Cossieian on 18 December 2015, 18:15

Quote from: seabrook132 on 18 December 2015, 17:46

They are gonna look awesome fitted!! A lot nicer than the Cadiz imo  :cool:

What are you gonna seal them with? And what's the rubber out of interest?

Gonna seal them with a product called Planet Polish seal & shine

Tyres are Toyo Proxes T1 Sport, got a great deal on them at a local tyre company that owed my wife a favour :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 18 December 2015, 18:24

Quote from: fredgroves on 17 December 2015, 19:20

Thats a pretty crappy spec on the USA GTI. One of the selling points of the GTI is that its got a very high base spec.

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 17 December 2015, 17:29

Going to drive it to the Hoover Dam today.

I misread that the first time, I thought you said "drive it off the Hoover Dam" :D

After further scrutiny it has no cruise control of any description, no auto lights, no rain sensor and no dimming rear view mirror. On the plus side the interior is head an shoulders better than anything US domestic. Did OK going to the Hoover Dam, there's a few twisted on the approach, but the speed limits are ridiculously low so didn't get a chance to check out the handling. Would not supreme me if it didn't have multilink rear suspension as you never get a chance to test it over here. Off to see Star wars at the huge IMAX in the Palms casino, US got it a day later than UK. Setting off back to the UK tomorrow night.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 18 December 2015, 18:31

Quote from: matchboy on 18 December 2015, 11:18

Quote from: CraigW on 18 December 2015, 10:31

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 17 December 2015, 17:29

Currently in Vegas with my Golf GTI hire car. It's a Carbon Grey DSG 5 door. Main differences between this and UK spec are: Halogen lights (they're like a pair of candles) no digital climate control, a manual   handbrake, no ACC, very soft suspension, parking camera (but no parking sensors) - I'd rather have the sensors, but spaces here are huge as the average car here is a Dodge Ram (huge). It does have an SOS button in the roof console to link you to the breakdown services, front and rear lights are just like you'd get on a Base model Golf. Other than those differences it looks pretty much like a UK model.

So glad my R is manual, the DSG is so dimwitted when left to its own devices. Anyone wondering whether to get an R or a GTI, I'd say get the R, the performance difference is pretty substantial (and it is running on 95, not crappy 91). It's a thirsty bugger too, averaging 21mpg (US gallons), so about 26 miles to the proper gallon.

Going to drive it to the Hoover Dam today.

You go all the way to Vegas and you hire a Golf, you are such a VW fanboy MH :grin: :grin: :grin:. Should have got a mustang or a cadillac

 :grin: :grin:  I agree!  I hired a f7ck off Mustang to drive to the Hoover Dam from Vegas, roof down in the sun, was fantastic!

Was supposed to get a Cameron,  but all they had left at Alamo when I got there was the GTI, a ton of Lincoln hearses and a few very crappy looking little domestic vehicles. When the Alamo guy pointed out the GTI his attitude was that it was a complete piece of sh!te. Better than the alternative by a long way. Got half my lease prepayment back for the downgrade.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 18 December 2015, 18:32

Cameron = Camaro.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 18 December 2015, 18:34

Quote from: Jackie Treehorn on 18 December 2015, 09:30

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 17 December 2015, 17:29

Currently in Vegas with my Golf GTI hire car. It's a Carbon Grey DSG 5 door. Main differences between this and UK spec are: Halogen lights (they're like a pair of candles) no digital climate control, a manual   handbrake, no ACC, very soft suspension, parking camera (but no parking sensors)

Another main difference would be the engine which also isn't the same as the UK GTi

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 17 December 2015, 17:29

Anyone wondering whether to get an R or a GTI, I'd say get the R, the performance difference is pretty substantial (and it is running on 95, not crappy 91).

Here we go... 

Next you will be telling us about the bridgestones...  :wink:

I think they still get the 210ps lump from the MK6. I didn't check the tyres, but whatever they were the traction is a bit slippy off the line without giving it too much.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jackie Treehorn on 18 December 2015, 18:38

Your on holiday man, relax and leave the dull forum stuff till you get back!!


Although to be fair, I don't know you could be over in the US working...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 18 December 2015, 18:41

Quote from: Jackie Treehorn on 18 December 2015, 18:38

Your on holiday man, relax and leave the dull forum stuff till you get back!!


Although to be fair, I don't know you could be over in the US working...

Holidays it is, just killing time sat in a bar having a quick pint while the missus shops!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 18 December 2015, 21:37

Quote from: Cossieian on 18 December 2015, 17:04

Got my new a Tyres fitted and offered them up to the car to get an idea of how it should look.
Wheels sealed tomorrow and on next week :smiley:

(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj186/mccanno1/Golf%20R/image.jpg1_6.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/mccanno1/media/Golf%20R/image.jpg1_6.jpg.html)
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj186/mccanno1/Golf%20R/image.jpg2_2.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/mccanno1/media/Golf%20R/image.jpg2_2.jpg.html)

Oh yeah!!!  :cool: :cool: :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 19 December 2015, 00:03

Quote from: Sootchucker on 18 December 2015, 14:31

However, here's the kicker. Fully loaded the car at list came in under £30k, and with a drive the deal discount, he got it for under £24.5K. Even with the deprecation, that's a pretty good price for a decent motor, and makes the Golf's look very expensive. Obviously his was a manual, but Ford told him early next year they will introduce their new 6 speed power shift DSG type box to the ST range.  I expected to not like it but in the end, it was a very nice motor for sensible money.

I've just had a look at the leasing deals on these and they are dear and that is for a bog standard entry £22,500 car.
Most leasing deals I could see were not that far off £400. There might be much cheaper leasing deals as I only looked at contracthireandleasing for a guide.
Whereas the Golf R at £31,000 bog standard can be had for a good bit under £300 on the same site. Like you say that is probably down to depreciation so it might end up costing you a far bit more.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: remlapeel on 19 December 2015, 16:14

I drove my R for the first time since getting my Jag.....I forget how quick a tuned R is 😳

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 20 December 2015, 02:20

Last day at Vegas (now at mcCarran airport) and some clown in a Dodge Ram tried to back out of his parking space as I was driving past, creasing the front wing where it meets the front bumper on the wheel arch. We exchanged details and he was very apologetic so I said I would say the car was like that when I got back to it if my CDW was in place to not cost me anything (it was).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mrparkuk on 20 December 2015, 08:09

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 20 December 2015, 02:20

Last day at Vegas (now at mcCarran airport) and some clown in a Dodge Ram tried to back out of his parking space as I was driving past, creasing the front wing where it meets the front bumper on the wheel arch. We exchanged details and he was very apologetic so I said I would say the car was like that when I got back to it if my CDW was in place to not cost me anything (it was).

Same thing happened to me once. The clown drove off but I managed to get his picture.

(http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r489/Mrparkuk/Mobile%20Uploads/9f7e3aec6ce34e4a44b8e3bfabd05bee_zpsortkqfvs.jpg) (http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/Mrparkuk/media/Mobile%20Uploads/9f7e3aec6ce34e4a44b8e3bfabd05bee_zpsortkqfvs.jpg.html)

 :grin: :grin: :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 20 December 2015, 08:49

Just clicked on the link :laugh: :laugh:
Nice one :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 20 December 2015, 18:11

Washed and waxed.

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=276495.0

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Cossieian on 20 December 2015, 19:50

Parked so close to a wall I had to climb out the passenger door
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj186/mccanno1/Golf%20R/50C10DC8-482B-4AC7-AFBC-1D36AEB8663E.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/mccanno1/media/Golf%20R/50C10DC8-482B-4AC7-AFBC-1D36AEB8663E.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 21 December 2015, 12:42

Wheels off today for a good clean, so much easier and quicker that way. Calipers given a good clean too. Then the rest of the car, rinse, snow foam, rinse, wash, rinse and dry. Just finished drying when the rain started but managed to get some QD over the bonnet to remove a few water marks as it had dried a little quicker than I could get round. Cleaned all the glass just before the rain got really heavy :cry:

At least it is good for a couple of weeks now. What is really odd though is being able to get out in late December to clean a car without freezing!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ffrank on 21 December 2015, 17:40

Fitted new tyres at all corners. The OEM Conti sport 2's lasted 25,000 on the back and the Vred sessanta's 15,000 on the front.

Replaced with 4 x Vred Sessanta's - £290 fitted and car is feeling very planted in the wet today :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GatsbyIII on 22 December 2015, 09:15

Last night I picked the pooch up from the kennels. She's been in for a weekend break. Today I will be cleaning the interior of my poor, poor, beautiful car  :cry: :cry: :cry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 22 December 2015, 22:56

Took the GTD Christmas shopping expecting my favoured car park to be a bit busier than usual.

I was dreading it as I don't do car parks at the best of times :laugh:

On the level above drivers were following shoppers back to their cars!!!


(http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad28/p3asa1/GTD/20151221_162550_zpspkmd5kqq.jpg)

(http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad28/p3asa1/GTD/20151221_162644_zpswvwgefq4.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 22 December 2015, 23:09

Quote from: p3asa on 22 December 2015, 22:56

Took the GTD Christmas shopping expecting my favoured car park to be a bit busier than usual.

I was dreading it as I don't do car parks at the best of times :laugh:

On the level above drivers were following shoppers back to their cars!!!


(http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad28/p3asa1/GTD/20151221_162550_zpspkmd5kqq.jpg)

If Carlsberg did car parks ^^^

I dream of car parks like this.  :laugh:

Ah, the joys of xmas parking. People turn into nutters.

I watched an amusing stand-off between 2 cars in the multi-storey last week. Both were determined to snatch the only available space as soon as the occupant was vacating it. Each one edging closer and closer, the poor driver barely had room to get his car out. And in the same car park yesterday, there was a bloke in a TT waiting for someone to free up a space, he stopped his car slap in the middle so no other drivers could get by on either side of him (I was behind him), and to make matters worse the woman giving up the space decided she had all the time in the world to unpack her zillions of shopping bags neatly in the boot. Grrr.

This is why I mainly shop online!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 22 December 2015, 23:26

Park and ride is the answer. Nice and big secure parking. Plenty of "OCD Special" spaces with CCTV, Buses every 10 mins and only £3.00 all day on your own or £3.50 for a car full. What's not to like  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 23 December 2015, 07:58

Christmas shop parking is all about getting there ridiculously early. When I leave the Metrocentre I whip the keys straight out and get stalked all the way back to the  car which is usually a fair walk away.  :evil:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Diehammer on 23 December 2015, 12:52

Quote from: p3asa on 22 December 2015, 22:56

Took the GTD Christmas shopping expecting my favoured car park to be a bit busier than usual.

I was dreading it as I don't do car parks at the best of times :laugh:

On the level above drivers were following shoppers back to their cars!!!


(http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad28/p3asa1/GTD/20151221_162550_zpspkmd5kqq.jpg)

(http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad28/p3asa1/GTD/20151221_162644_zpswvwgefq4.jpg)

Silverburn?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 23 December 2015, 12:54

Braehead.
Silverburn I wouldn't even go near as there will be 0 spaces.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 23 December 2015, 20:10

Looks like I will be bartering for a new GTD - my dad has decided he'd like a new one to replace his July 13 one. 5 door DSG ( :sick:) in Tornado Red. His has 37k miles on the clock, so i'm guessing that £16k is probably going to be a reasonable p/x price if I can get him close to the £3600 discount of drivethedeal + £1000 loyalty bonus for an £8500 cost to change.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 23 December 2015, 21:50

When are you going start the negotiations?

I found a few garages up here have changed their trade-in practice. None were willing to look at mine or even give me a price until the replacement car had arrived. So I couldn't even work out a price to change. Instead I've had to go with a webuyanycar rough price.

Also to get the £1000 loyalty bonus the car needs to be registered by the end of March so it might be a tight squeeze depending on how the dealers allocation goes. Although with VW sales down they might extend the deal or give something even better as a sweetener.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Bungleaio on 23 December 2015, 23:02

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 23 December 2015, 07:58

Christmas shop parking is all about getting there ridiculously early. When I leave the Metrocentre I whip the keys straight out and get stalked all the way back to the  car which is usually a fair walk away.  :evil:

Christmas shopping is all about the Internet. No worries about parking. No messing about with queuing. No hassle!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: barrym381 on 23 December 2015, 23:11

Quote from: p3asa on 23 December 2015, 21:50

When are you going start the negotiations?

I found a few garages up here have changed their trade-in practice. None were willing to look at mine or even give me a price until the replacement car had arrived. So I couldn't even work out a price to change. Instead I've had to go with a webuyanycar rough price.

Also to get the £1000 loyalty bonus the car needs to be registered by the end of March so it might be a tight squeeze depending on how the dealers allocation goes. Although with VW sales down they might extend the deal or give something even better as a sweetener.

try evans halshaw they gave a friend a good price just to buy his car another private dealer james glen is worth asking to  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 23 December 2015, 23:28

Quote from: barrym381 on 23 December 2015, 23:11

try evans halshaw they gave a friend a good price just to buy his car another private dealer james glen is worth asking to  :smiley:

Cheers. I just went ahead and ordered knowing fine well I'd have to get rid of my wife's current A1. But it is in fantastic condition and I literally just based the price on WBAC.com so anything above that would be a good price.

Thanks.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: barrym381 on 24 December 2015, 02:17

Quote from: p3asa on 23 December 2015, 23:28

Quote from: barrym381 on 23 December 2015, 23:11

try evans halshaw they gave a friend a good price just to buy his car another private dealer james glen is worth asking to  :smiley:

Cheers. I just went ahead and ordered knowing fine well I'd have to get rid of my wife's current A1. But it is in fantastic condition and I literally just based the price on WBAC.com so anything above that would be a good price.

Thanks.

worth a try see what figure they come up with  :smiley:

http://www.jamesglen.co.uk/sellcar.php

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 26 December 2015, 12:04

Quote from: p3asa on 23 December 2015, 21:50

When are you going start the negotiations?

I found a few garages up here have changed their trade-in practice. None were willing to look at mine or even give me a price until the replacement car had arrived. So I couldn't even work out a price to change. Instead I've had to go with a webuyanycar rough price.

Also to get the £1000 loyalty bonus the car needs to be registered by the end of March so it might be a tight squeeze depending on how the dealers allocation goes. Although with VW sales down they might extend the deal or give something even better as a sweetener.

I'm sure GTDs are quite easy to come by with 4 months until the loyalty scheme runs out, especially if the reported 20% drop in VW sales across Europe continues to happen, either as unallocated builds or pre-delivery network grabbable stock.

I tried to get a hold of my favoured salesman at Pulman, but he was busy with 2 car handovers on Christmas Eve morning. I fired off an email to him literally 1/2 an hour before the branch closure on Christmas Eve stating that DTD could do £3660 off + £1000 loyalty bonus and said they could offer £16k p/x (a guess on my part as to what it should be worth to them, assuming it would be up for £19k on the used forecourt) on my Dads (1st July 13, the first UK MK7 GTD arrival on this site I believe).

I said that equated to an £8600 cost to change for my Dad and asked how close he could get to that figure. Just waiting for his reply. Hopefully (for my Dad's sake) he'll get within £200 of that cost to change and my Dad will put his order in. I'll chase him up later next week if i've heard nowt from him.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 26 December 2015, 12:12

In other news, I got 6 x confirmation letters that my £15.99 pm service pack is a goer (after hearing nowt from delivery of my R at the end of May). There was a DD confirmation from VW Finance that my payments were starting 28th June 15, on for July, Aug, Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec.

I'm sure that payments were supposed to start 6 months after delivery - a 4 year/40k miles contract with 36 monthly payments from months 6 to 42 of ownership.

I also was side by side with a new Civic R Type for a few miles of the 30/40/50mph crawl along the widening works of the A1 near the Metrocentre - it was hideous. Lots of venty grilly bits on, including the back of the front wings - looking a lot like exposed fish gills. Seemed quite an old fella driving it, despite it looking like it was designed by a 17 year old Halfords fanatic.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 26 December 2015, 13:11

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 26 December 2015, 12:04

I'm sure GTDs are quite easy to come by with 4 months until the loyalty scheme runs out,

Its only 3 months you have as it needs to be registered in March. If GTDs are as common as folk on here make out, even without the new car sales rush of new registrations in March, 12 weeks might be a push.  (Just in case you thought you had longer)

Although in saying that, I'm sure I read on the VW site you were meant to produce your V5 for the £1000 loyalty. My salesman never asked me for anything so there may be a way round it for the dealers to extract that £1000 out with the time frame.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 26 December 2015, 13:26

Quote from: p3asa on 26 December 2015, 13:11

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 26 December 2015, 12:04

I'm sure GTDs are quite easy to come by with 4 months until the loyalty scheme runs out,

Its only 3 months you have as it needs to be registered in March. If GTDs are as common as folk on here make out, even without the new car sales rush of new registrations in March, 12 weeks might be a push.  (Just in case you thought you had longer)

Although in saying that, I'm sure I read on the VW site you were meant to produce your V5 for the £1000 loyalty. My salesman never asked me for anything so there may be a way round it for the dealers to extract that £1000 out with the time frame.

It's to the end of March, so effectively 4 months. V5 supposed to be produced, but I can see the dealers being able to confirm electronically that you are a current owner of a car they provided (and so they know your reg to check) for more than 90 days to save you showing your V5.

If GTDs (and the other TDIs) are still marred by public perception on the emissions scandal (even though they are unaffected) then there should be plenty of allocation. Perhaps the allocation thing is out the window right now and VW will be grateful for the sale and treat every build as a normal car in a normal queue (parts availability permitting).

I wonder if VW dare throw in the usual 2 or 3 price rises this coming year following the scandal fallout?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: chris1h on 26 December 2015, 13:35

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 26 December 2015, 12:04

Quote from: p3asa on 23 December 2015, 21:50

When are you going start the negotiations?

I found a few garages up here have changed their trade-in practice. None were willing to look at mine or even give me a price until the replacement car had arrived. So I couldn't even work out a price to change. Instead I've had to go with a webuyanycar rough price.

Also to get the £1000 loyalty bonus the car needs to be registered by the end of March so it might be a tight squeeze depending on how the dealers allocation goes. Although with VW sales down they might extend the deal or give something even better as a sweetener.

I'm sure GTDs are quite easy to come by with 4 months until the loyalty scheme runs out, especially if the reported 20% drop in VW sales across Europe continues to happen, either as unallocated builds or pre-delivery network grabbable stock.

I tried to get a hold of my favoured salesman at Pulman, but he was busy with 2 car handovers on Christmas Eve morning. I fired off an email to him literally 1/2 an hour before the branch closure on Christmas Eve stating that DTD could do £3660 off + £1000 loyalty bonus and said they could offer £16k p/x (a guess on my part as to what it should be worth to them, assuming it would be up for £19k on the used forecourt) on my Dads (1st July 13, the first UK MK7 GTD arrival on this site I believe).

I said that equated to an £8600 cost to change for my Dad and asked how close he could get to that figure. Just waiting for his reply. Hopefully (for my Dad's sake) he'll get within £200 of that cost to change and my Dad will put his order in. I'll chase him up later next week if i've heard nowt from him.

hi mate - do you use pullman scotswood road by any chance?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 26 December 2015, 13:45

Quote from: chris1h on 26 December 2015, 13:35

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 26 December 2015, 12:04

Quote from: p3asa on 23 December 2015, 21:50

When are you going start the negotiations?

I found a few garages up here have changed their trade-in practice. None were willing to look at mine or even give me a price until the replacement car had arrived. So I couldn't even work out a price to change. Instead I've had to go with a webuyanycar rough price.

Also to get the £1000 loyalty bonus the car needs to be registered by the end of March so it might be a tight squeeze depending on how the dealers allocation goes. Although with VW sales down they might extend the deal or give something even better as a sweetener.

I'm sure GTDs are quite easy to come by with 4 months until the loyalty scheme runs out, especially if the reported 20% drop in VW sales across Europe continues to happen, either as unallocated builds or pre-delivery network grabbable stock.

I tried to get a hold of my favoured salesman at Pulman, but he was busy with 2 car handovers on Christmas Eve morning. I fired off an email to him literally 1/2 an hour before the branch closure on Christmas Eve stating that DTD could do £3660 off + £1000 loyalty bonus and said they could offer £16k p/x (a guess on my part as to what it should be worth to them, assuming it would be up for £19k on the used forecourt) on my Dads (1st July 13, the first UK MK7 GTD arrival on this site I believe).

I said that equated to an £8600 cost to change for my Dad and asked how close he could get to that figure. Just waiting for his reply. Hopefully (for my Dad's sake) he'll get within £200 of that cost to change and my Dad will put his order in. I'll chase him up later next week if i've heard nowt from him.

hi mate - do you use pullman scotswood road by any chance?

Hi Chris,

Scotswood Road is Benfield (which has just become part of the Lookers group), and i've found them quite poor for negotiations in recent years (crap p/x and less discount than I can get at Pulman). I used to go to Pulman Sunderland, to a certain salesman, nowI go to Pulman Durham as he transferred there. I usually get a reasonable p/x and a very good discount (with negotiation).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mk7-GTD on 26 December 2015, 15:02

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 26 December 2015, 13:26

Quote from: p3asa on 26 December 2015, 13:11

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 26 December 2015, 12:04

I'm sure GTDs are quite easy to come by with 4 months until the loyalty scheme runs out,

Its only 3 months you have as it needs to be registered in March. If GTDs are as common as folk on here make out, even without the new car sales rush of new registrations in March, 12 weeks might be a push.  (Just in case you thought you had longer)

Although in saying that, I'm sure I read on the VW site you were meant to produce your V5 for the £1000 loyalty. My salesman never asked me for anything so there may be a way round it for the dealers to extract that £1000 out with the time frame.

It's to the end of March, so effectively 4 months. V5 supposed to be produced, but I can see the dealers being able to confirm electronically that you are a current owner of a car they provided (and so they know your reg to check) for more than 90 days to save you showing your V5.

If GTDs (and the other TDIs) are still marred by public perception on the emissions scandal (even though they are unaffected) then there should be plenty of allocation. Perhaps the allocation thing is out the window right now and VW will be grateful for the sale and treat every build as a normal car in a normal queue (parts availability permitting).

I wonder if VW dare throw in the usual 2 or 3 price rises this coming year following the scandal fallout?

How is, to the end of March 4 months?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 26 December 2015, 19:04

Quote from: Mk7-GTD on 26 December 2015, 15:02

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 26 December 2015, 13:26

Quote from: p3asa on 26 December 2015, 13:11

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 26 December 2015, 12:04

I'm sure GTDs are quite easy to come by with 4 months until the loyalty scheme runs out,

Its only 3 months you have as it needs to be registered in March. If GTDs are as common as folk on here make out, even without the new car sales rush of new registrations in March, 12 weeks might be a push.  (Just in case you thought you had longer)

Although in saying that, I'm sure I read on the VW site you were meant to produce your V5 for the £1000 loyalty. My salesman never asked me for anything so there may be a way round it for the dealers to extract that £1000 out with the time frame.

It's to the end of March, so effectively 4 months. V5 supposed to be produced, but I can see the dealers being able to confirm electronically that you are a current owner of a car they provided (and so they know your reg to check) for more than 90 days to save you showing your V5.

If GTDs (and the other TDIs) are still marred by public perception on the emissions scandal (even though they are unaffected) then there should be plenty of allocation. Perhaps the allocation thing is out the window right now and VW will be grateful for the sale and treat every build as a normal car in a normal queue (parts availability permitting).

I wonder if VW dare throw in the usual 2 or 3 price rises this coming year following the scandal fallout?

How is, to the end of March 4 months?

Aye, you're right, don't know what I was thinking there. My body clock is still a bit screwed up from 2.5 weeks away in Mexico/Las Vegas, looks like my inner calendar is screwed too. Hopefully they'd be able to grab a GTD allocation to build within 13 weeks or they extend the loyalty scheme if they still need the sales.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 26 December 2015, 22:29

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 26 December 2015, 13:26

It's to the end of March, so effectively 4 months. V5 supposed to be produced, but I can see the dealers being able to confirm electronically that you are a current owner of a car they provided (and so they know your reg to check) for more than 90 days to save you showing your V5.

You had me counting my fingers there thinking something was far wrong  :grin:

I put the new car in my wifes name and he never even asked me for my registration number. Now I think about it though maybe it was via my address as the loyalty is paid out if someone at the same address owns a VW.

Good luck with your car hunting. I always feel a sense of excitement before I go looking for a new car then just feel violated after being round a few dealers  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mk7-GTD on 27 December 2015, 09:04

How is, to the end of March 4 months?
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Aye, you're right, don't know what I was thinking there. My body clock is still a bit screwed up from 2.5 weeks away in Mexico/Las Vegas, looks like my inner calendar is screwed too. Hopefully they'd be able to grab a GTD allocation to build within 13 weeks or they extend the loyalty scheme if they still need the sales.
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I haven't even ordered my car yet and my dealer told me that as long as I order the first week or two of January I will have the car for 1st of March.

I'm torn between the estate and 5 door.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mrparkuk on 27 December 2015, 16:38

Kurbed an alloy. Not happy. Dark lane and still plenty of detritus filling gutters from yesterdays flood. Not happy but sh!t happens. Thankfully not like the thousand or so locals who were evacuated yesterday. More floods due Wednesday. Glad I live in a 'no floo' part of town.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 27 December 2015, 22:04

Quote from: Mk7-GTD on 27 December 2015, 09:04

I haven't even ordered my car yet and my dealer told me that as long as I order the first week or two of January I will have the car for 1st of March.

I'm torn between the estate and 5 door.

He can guarantee it in 8 weeks?
Not sure if you've ordered a new VW before but your order sits with the factory for a few weeks, waiting on a build slot.
You are then given a guaranteed build week which is 4 weeks in the future.
It can be built in a couple of days
It then has to wait on a train, wait on a ferry, wait on clearance, wait on it being transported to the dealer and then finally wait on it being PDI'd. VW say to give that 4 weeks although 2-3 weeks seems to be the norm although folk have reported it being quicker.

So 4 weeks build date, 2 weeks delivery only gives your dealer 2 weeks for it to be in the system before hand and thats you ordering on the 1st of January. Some folk are in the system for months before a build date is confirmed.

Unless he has cars already in the system that he can change the sepc with I'd doubt very much he could get a fresh order to you in that time frame. If he can that's some service.
The estate might be even longer as I'm sure they do that in batches as the tooling has to be changed.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 28 December 2015, 13:14

Only had it a few days, time to see what we have!

Up on axle stands, clean underside and suspension. While wheels are off the car, clean and wax inside and out. Polish and wax red brake calipers.

Also I repainted the disc brake bells in heat resistance silver paint, to tidy it up a little.

Having had the car a matter of days and covered 300 miles, the car is great in itself, I just haven't jelled with it yet. Not sure if it is just too big for me?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mk7-GTD on 28 December 2015, 15:54

Quote from: p3asa on 27 December 2015, 22:04

Quote from: Mk7-GTD on 27 December 2015, 09:04

I haven't even ordered my car yet and my dealer told me that as long as I order the first week or two of January I will have the car for 1st of March.

I'm torn between the estate and 5 door.

He can guarantee it in 8 weeks?
Not sure if you've ordered a new VW before but your order sits with the factory for a few weeks, waiting on a build slot.
You are then given a guaranteed build week which is 4 weeks in the future.
It can be built in a couple of days
It then has to wait on a train, wait on a ferry, wait on clearance, wait on it being transported to the dealer and then finally wait on it being PDI'd. VW say to give that 4 weeks although 2-3 weeks seems to be the norm although folk have reported it being quicker.

So 4 weeks build date, 2 weeks delivery only gives your dealer 2 weeks for it to be in the system before hand and thats you ordering on the 1st of January. Some folk are in the system for months before a build date is confirmed.

Unless he has cars already in the system that he can change the sepc with I'd doubt very much he could get a fresh order to you in that time frame. If he can that's some service.
The estate might be even longer as I'm sure they do that in batches as the tooling has to be changed.

Yeah I have ordered new from them before and the car I have at the moment I ordered the 2nd week of Jan 13 and had the car in the dealers the middle of Feb.

He has a load of cars in the system and he even has several in the dealership with the spec and colour that I want.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: remlapeel on 28 December 2015, 22:15

I looked at my R sat behind my Jag and it made me sad.....I must drive it tomorrow!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: chris1h on 28 December 2015, 22:19

Quote from: remlapeel on 28 December 2015, 22:15

I looked at my R sat behind my Jag and it made me sad.....I must drive it tomorrow!

alright for some! dreaming of a R over here!  :nerd:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: remlapeel on 28 December 2015, 23:12

Quote from: chris1h on 28 December 2015, 22:19

Quote from: remlapeel on 28 December 2015, 22:15

I looked at my R sat behind my Jag and it made me sad.....I must drive it tomorrow!

alright for some! dreaming of a R over here!  :nerd:

 I just read my sentence again and I sound like an absolute douchebag saying that lmao sorry buddy

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: chris1h on 29 December 2015, 00:13

Quote from: remlapeel on 28 December 2015, 23:12

Quote from: chris1h on 28 December 2015, 22:19

Quote from: remlapeel on 28 December 2015, 22:15

I looked at my R sat behind my Jag and it made me sad.....I must drive it tomorrow!

alright for some! dreaming of a R over here!  :nerd:

 I just read my sentence again and I sound like an absolute douchebag saying that lmao sorry buddy

hahaha!  :grin: :grin: :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 30 December 2015, 12:37

Quote from: Mk7-GTD on 28 December 2015, 15:54

Yeah I have ordered new from them before and the car I have at the moment I ordered the 2nd week of Jan 13 and had the car in the dealers the middle of Feb.

Wow 5 weeks from being ordered to delivered? Is he making them out his back yard  :grin: 

Seriously though that must be some sort of record considering VW insist your confirmed build week is for 4 weeks in advance.
That leaves 1 week for it being on their system, built, on the train, ferried, transported and PDI'd

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gtiless on 30 December 2015, 13:09

Quote from: p3asa on 30 December 2015, 12:37

Quote from: Mk7-GTD on 28 December 2015, 15:54

Yeah I have ordered new from them before and the car I have at the moment I ordered the 2nd week of Jan 13 and had the car in the dealers the middle of Feb.

Wow 5 weeks from being ordered to delivered? Is he making them out his back yard  :grin: 

Seriously though that must be some sort of record considering VW insist your confirmed build week is for 4 weeks in advance.
That leaves 1 week for it being on their system, built, on the train, ferried, transported and PDI'd

Must not be as many orders going in at the moment for some reason?! :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mk7-GTD on 30 December 2015, 13:32

Quote from: p3asa on 30 December 2015, 12:37

Quote from: Mk7-GTD on 28 December 2015, 15:54

Yeah I have ordered new from them before and the car I have at the moment I ordered the 2nd week of Jan 13 and had the car in the dealers the middle of Feb.

Wow 5 weeks from being ordered to delivered? Is he making them out his back yard  :grin: 

Seriously though that must be some sort of record considering VW insist your confirmed build week is for 4 weeks in advance.
That leaves 1 week for it being on their system, built, on the train, ferried, transported and PDI'd

It was 3 years ago now so things could be different now.

How does it work with dealers? He said that they have loads to pick from with various spec and colour. I'm leaning towards limestone grey or Oryx white, both of which they have in their dealers at the minute.

If I take one from what they have due to come before March at what point is it too late to change spec?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gtiless on 30 December 2015, 13:43

Quote from: Gtiless on 30 December 2015, 13:09

Quote from: p3asa on 30 December 2015, 12:37

Quote from: Mk7-GTD on 28 December 2015, 15:54

Yeah I have ordered new from them before and the car I have at the moment I ordered the 2nd week of Jan 13 and had the car in the dealers the middle of Feb.

Wow 5 weeks from being ordered to delivered? Is he making them out his back yard  :grin: 

Seriously though that must be some sort of record considering VW insist your confirmed build week is for 4 weeks in advance.
That leaves 1 week for it being on their system, built, on the train, ferried, transported and PDI'd

Must not be as many orders going in at the moment for some reason?! :whistle:

Edit, I have just realised this is 2013 you are refering to.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mk7-GTD on 30 December 2015, 13:45

Quote from: Gtiless on 30 December 2015, 13:43

Quote from: Gtiless on 30 December 2015, 13:09

Quote from: p3asa on 30 December 2015, 12:37

Quote from: Mk7-GTD on 28 December 2015, 15:54

Yeah I have ordered new from them before and the car I have at the moment I ordered the 2nd week of Jan 13 and had the car in the dealers the middle of Feb.

Wow 5 weeks from being ordered to delivered? Is he making them out his back yard  :grin: 

Seriously though that must be some sort of record considering VW insist your confirmed build week is for 4 weeks in advance.
That leaves 1 week for it being on their system, built, on the train, ferried, transported and PDI'd

Must not be as many orders going in at the moment for some reason?! :whistle:

Edit, I have just realised this is 2013 you are refering to.

Sorry I should have stated that more clearly.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 30 December 2015, 13:48

Quote from: Mk7-GTD on 30 December 2015, 13:45

Quote from: Gtiless on 30 December 2015, 13:43

Edit, I have just realised this is 2013 you are refering to.

Sorry I should have stated that more clearly.

Was the GTI / GTD even out then?
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=258984.0

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 30 December 2015, 13:57

Quote from: Mk7-GTD on 30 December 2015, 13:32

How does it work with dealers? He said that they have loads to pick from with various spec and colour. I'm leaning towards limestone grey or Oryx white, both of which they have in their dealers at the minute.

If I take one from what they have due to come before March at what point is it too late to change spec?

You can change spec right up until it has a confirmed build week. This is 4 weeks before the car is due to be built.
Once it has a confirmed build week you can't change anything. You would have to order from scratch again.

Anything can be changed before the confirmed build week. My dealer had a red 3dr, DSG with leather & sunroof in the system. So its been changed to my specs. 5dr manual, black with cloth.  Having a car in the system is like just reserving your space. But like I say once that build date is confirmed its locked and the dealer has to go with that.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mk7-GTD on 30 December 2015, 14:01

Quote from: p3asa on 30 December 2015, 13:48

Quote from: Mk7-GTD on 30 December 2015, 13:45

Quote from: Gtiless on 30 December 2015, 13:43

Edit, I have just realised this is 2013 you are refering to.

Sorry I should have stated that more clearly.

Was the GTI / GTD even out then?
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=258984.0

It wasn't a Golf, it was a CC

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 30 December 2015, 14:10

Quote from: Mk7-GTD on 30 December 2015, 14:01

Quote from: p3asa on 30 December 2015, 13:48

Quote from: Mk7-GTD on 30 December 2015, 13:45

Quote from: Gtiless on 30 December 2015, 13:43

Edit, I have just realised this is 2013 you are refering to.

Sorry I should have stated that more clearly.

Was the GTI / GTD even out then?
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=258984.0

It wasn't a Golf, it was a CC

LoL seriously!!!  :rolleyes:

(http://www.gfi.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/face-palm-300x215.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mk7-GTD on 30 December 2015, 14:15

Quote from: p3asa on 30 December 2015, 14:10

Quote from: Mk7-GTD on 30 December 2015, 14:01

Quote from: p3asa on 30 December 2015, 13:48

Quote from: Mk7-GTD on 30 December 2015, 13:45

Quote from: Gtiless on 30 December 2015, 13:43

Edit, I have just realised this is 2013 you are refering to.

Sorry I should have stated that more clearly.

Was the GTI / GTD even out then?
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=258984.0

It wasn't a Golf, it was a CC

LoL seriously!!!  :rolleyes:

Why, what difference does it make what VW I ordered from them before? Just to be clear it is a Golf I'm ordering now.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 30 December 2015, 14:52

Quote from: Mk7-GTD on 30 December 2015, 14:15

Why, what difference does it make what VW I ordered from them before? Just to be clear it is a Golf I'm ordering now.

They all have completely different delivery times. I presumed "wrongly" you were referring to a Golf you got in 5 weeks!!

Your dealer has told you as long as you order within the first week or two in January you'll get it for the 1st of March, all I'm trying to say is I wouldn't put any money on that. 7 / 8 weeks is being a bit optimistic.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mk7-GTD on 30 December 2015, 15:42

Quote from: p3asa on 30 December 2015, 14:52

Quote from: Mk7-GTD on 30 December 2015, 14:15

Why, what difference does it make what VW I ordered from them before? Just to be clear it is a Golf I'm ordering now.

They all have completely different delivery times. I presumed "wrongly" you were referring to a Golf you got in 5 weeks!!

Your dealer has told you as long as you order within the first week or two in January you'll get it for the 1st of March, all I'm trying to say is I wouldn't put any money on that. 7 / 8 weeks is being a bit optimistic.

Right I get you now.

What the dealer said was that if I ordered in the first couple of weeks of January then I would definitely have the car ready for pick up on the 1st of March.

If I had of ordered before Christmas he would have had the car the end of January/beginning of February but I don't want the car sitting at the dealers where people can walk around it and maybe scratch it. I want the car there for as little time as possible before I collect it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 30 December 2015, 16:28

I took over and completely changed the spec of my Golf R around the third week of November last year and it was built 1st week of January and delivered to the dealer on 21st Jan so it can be done in short timescales if you get lucky  :smiley:
The fact that I didn't have it until Mar 1st doesn't count though   :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Silvadadi on 31 December 2015, 08:26

Went to fit the below footrest yesterday........FYI too small for DSG cars.  Good quality though.

http://goo.gl/ujCGCL

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kenny.c on 31 December 2015, 13:14

Putting the car back to standard ready to sell it back to the dealers.

(http://i926.photobucket.com/albums/ad108/ian5858/2015-12-31%2009.54.13_zpsnjqgo8lr.jpg)

So yes we are leaving the world of MK7 GTI ownership......nothing really wrong with the GTI it does everything very well. The wife has never really liked driving it and would rather drive our Mazda 3 than the Golf and without offending anyone...I find it a bit boring to drive myself.

We both like doing trackdays and never really connected with the Golf on the track.....
We are moving onto a very low mileage Mini GP2 which we both find far more involving to drive, yes it makes more noise and its only got 2 seats, but we really want a toy as we have another more practical car available.

Thanks everyone and have a great new year.
Ken

PS...DTUK tuning / pedal box / wheels in the for sale section

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Cossieian on 31 December 2015, 16:16

Bought a load of cleaning products and towels etc................oh and another set of wheels :grin: :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 02 January 2016, 20:46

Just got home from a family visit oop north to Middlesbrough. 530 mile round trip. GTI went brilliantly. Pushed it a bit on the way up as traffic was good and weather excellent, averaged 39.5mpg. Covered in bird poo parked outside my sister's house, the dirty feathered feckers... Steady run back today as the weather was awful, loads of spray and at times heavy traffic but averaged 42.7mpg. Very pleased with the economy and the ride. Bit of a buzz developed from the dash but my co-pilot found it to be the passenger side air vent which seems to have gone after a thump! What a great car!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 02 January 2016, 21:23

Quote from: Watts on 02 January 2016, 20:46

Just got home from a family visit oop north to Middlesbrough. 530 mile round trip. GTI went brilliantly. Pushed it a bit on the way up as traffic was good and weather excellent, averaged 39.5mpg. Covered in bird poo parked outside my sister's house, the dirty feathered feckers... Steady run back today as the weather was awful, loads of spray and at times heavy traffic but averaged 42.7mpg. Very pleased with the economy and the ride. Bit of a buzz developed from the dash but my co-pilot found it to be the passenger side air vent which seems to have gone after a thump! What a great car!

Excellent fuel efficiency for a 2.0 turbo petrol car.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 02 January 2016, 21:39

Quote from: kalimon on 02 January 2016, 21:23

Quote from: Watts on 02 January 2016, 20:46

Just got home from a family visit oop north to Middlesbrough. 530 mile round trip. GTI went brilliantly. Pushed it a bit on the way up as traffic was good and weather excellent, averaged 39.5mpg. Covered in bird poo parked outside my sister's house, the dirty feathered feckers... Steady run back today as the weather was awful, loads of spray and at times heavy traffic but averaged 42.7mpg. Very pleased with the economy and the ride. Bit of a buzz developed from the dash but my co-pilot found it to be the passenger side air vent which seems to have gone after a thump! What a great car!

Excellent fuel efficiency for a 2.0 turbo petrol car.

Depends purely on the cruising speed. If you're willing to religiously do 60mph on an uncluttered motorway, i'd expect 42-44mpg on a GTI, 35-38mpg on an R and 62-65mpg on a GTD. As someone who looks to cruise at 75-80 on a motorway for a long journey, expectations fall to about 56 in the GTD and 30 in the R in the Winter.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 02 January 2016, 22:05

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 02 January 2016, 21:39

Quote from: kalimon on 02 January 2016, 21:23

Quote from: Watts on 02 January 2016, 20:46

Just got home from a family visit oop north to Middlesbrough. 530 mile round trip. GTI went brilliantly. Pushed it a bit on the way up as traffic was good and weather excellent, averaged 39.5mpg. Covered in bird poo parked outside my sister's house, the dirty feathered feckers... Steady run back today as the weather was awful, loads of spray and at times heavy traffic but averaged 42.7mpg. Very pleased with the economy and the ride. Bit of a buzz developed from the dash but my co-pilot found it to be the passenger side air vent which seems to have gone after a thump! What a great car!

Excellent fuel efficiency for a 2.0 turbo petrol car.

Depends purely on the cruising speed. If you're willing to religiously do 60mph on an uncluttered motorway, i'd expect 42-44mpg on a GTI, 35-38mpg on an R and 62-65mpg on a GTD. As someone who looks to cruise at 75-80 on a motorway for a long journey, expectations fall to about 56 in the GTD and 30 in the R in the Winter.

Yup, today avg 60-70 most of the time, on the way up 80-90 mostly (maybe a tad more now and then :wink:).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 02 January 2016, 22:25

I find I'm driving slower and slower these days.
Especially on motorways for some reason.
Old age creeping up on me I suppose  :cry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Bungleaio on 03 January 2016, 10:32

Quote from: Watts on 02 January 2016, 20:46

Just got home from a family visit oop north to Middlesbrough. 530 mile round trip. GTI went brilliantly. Pushed it a bit on the way up as traffic was good and weather excellent, averaged 39.5mpg. Covered in bird poo parked outside my sister's house, the dirty feathered feckers... Steady run back today as the weather was awful, loads of spray and at times heavy traffic but averaged 42.7mpg. Very pleased with the economy and the ride. Bit of a buzz developed from the dash but my co-pilot found it to be the passenger side air vent which seems to have gone after a thump! What a great car!

Thats excellent, I've only seen 35mpg so far but it's only got 3500 miles on it and the DSG isn't helping.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Cossieian on 03 January 2016, 16:23

Fitted new wheels in the wind and rain, soon as I'd finnished the clouds cleared and there was blue skies :angry:
Wanted to wash it but had to go shopping instead :cry:

(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj186/mccanno1/Golf%20R/968DFBE4-06E6-4577-9ED3-6367A0B1BB31.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/mccanno1/media/Golf%20R/968DFBE4-06E6-4577-9ED3-6367A0B1BB31.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mk7gti on 03 January 2016, 16:45

Another set you must be feeling flush :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 03 January 2016, 16:47

Quote from: Watts on 02 January 2016, 20:46

Just got home from a family visit oop north to Middlesbrough. 530 mile round trip. GTI went brilliantly. Pushed it a bit on the way up as traffic was good and weather excellent, averaged 39.5mpg. Covered in bird poo parked outside my sister's house, the dirty feathered feckers... Steady run back today as the weather was awful, loads of spray and at times heavy traffic but averaged 42.7mpg. Very pleased with the economy and the ride. Bit of a buzz developed from the dash but my co-pilot found it to be the passenger side air vent which seems to have gone after a thump! What a great car!

Checked the car's computer on going out today and the last 150 miles (after I had refuelled) was a 44.2 average!

Quote from: Cossieian on 03 January 2016, 16:23

Fitted new wheels in the wind and rain, soon as I'd finnished the clouds cleared and there was blue skies :angry:
Wanted to wash it but had to go shopping instead :cry:

(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj186/mccanno1/Golf%20R/968DFBE4-06E6-4577-9ED3-6367A0B1BB31.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/mccanno1/media/Golf%20R/968DFBE4-06E6-4577-9ED3-6367A0B1BB31.jpg.html)

That looks great! What wheels have you got now?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Cossieian on 03 January 2016, 16:51

Quote from: mk7gti on 03 January 2016, 16:45

Another set you must be feeling flush :grin:

Sure why not :grin:

Watts.
Currently have standard 18 Cadiz, 8.5x19 BBS CH-Rs and these which are 8.5x19 Ispiri ISR8 :evil:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snooze on 03 January 2016, 17:25

Quote from: Cossieian on 03 January 2016, 16:23

Fitted new wheels in the wind and rain, soon as I'd finnished the clouds cleared and there was blue skies :angry:
Wanted to wash it but had to go shopping instead :cry:

(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj186/mccanno1/Golf%20R/968DFBE4-06E6-4577-9ED3-6367A0B1BB31.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/mccanno1/media/Golf%20R/968DFBE4-06E6-4577-9ED3-6367A0B1BB31.jpg.html)

Wow that looks sick!  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 03 January 2016, 17:41

Quote from: Cossieian on 03 January 2016, 16:23

Fitted new wheels in the wind and rain, soon as I'd finnished the clouds cleared and there was blue skies :angry:
Wanted to wash it but had to go shopping instead :cry:

(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj186/mccanno1/Golf%20R/968DFBE4-06E6-4577-9ED3-6367A0B1BB31.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/mccanno1/media/Golf%20R/968DFBE4-06E6-4577-9ED3-6367A0B1BB31.jpg.html)

Fitting wheels in this weather, that's dedication to duty.  :cool:

Ian, both your latest sets of wheels are great choices, but for me these have the edge over the BBS. The BBS are elegant but these look more purposeful and contemporary.  Still, you can go wrong since you have both.  Now...


........next set??  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: remlapeel on 03 January 2016, 19:11

Took a pic of the Jag in tesco car park next to a GTD to show you guys a style comparison

(http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag237/lee_palmer4/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsvsupbsbq.jpeg) (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/lee_palmer4/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsvsupbsbq.jpeg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 03 January 2016, 19:40

Quote from: remlapeel on 03 January 2016, 19:11

Took a pic of the Jag in tesco car park next to a GTD to show you guys a style comparison

(http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag237/lee_palmer4/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsvsupbsbq.jpeg) (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/lee_palmer4/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsvsupbsbq.jpeg.html)

That Jag has definitely pinched a set of Nogaros from a standard GTD.  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: AntGTD on 03 January 2016, 23:20

Cracked the windscreen top to bottom on the drivers side. Arse!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: remlapeel on 04 January 2016, 08:25

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 03 January 2016, 19:40

Quote from: remlapeel on 03 January 2016, 19:11

Took a pic of the Jag in tesco car park next to a GTD to show you guys a style comparison

(http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag237/lee_palmer4/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsvsupbsbq.jpeg) (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/lee_palmer4/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsvsupbsbq.jpeg.html)

That Jag has definitely pinched a set of Nogaros from a standard GTD.  :whistle:

Subconsciously that must have been why I chose them lol

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: remlapeel on 05 January 2016, 17:49

I did this.....

(http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag237/lee_palmer4/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsgvhocyw4.jpeg) (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/lee_palmer4/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsgvhocyw4.jpeg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Cossieian on 05 January 2016, 18:18

Looks great Lee :smiley:
Leave that Jag on the driveway for a day and go for a proper drive :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 05 January 2016, 18:30

My thoughts exactly.
You've got the rest of your life to behave like an old man :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Cossieian on 05 January 2016, 18:46

Didn't do anything to my car today only stare out the window at my new wheels, can't seem to gel with them at all :undecided:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 05 January 2016, 18:51

Quote from: Cossieian on 05 January 2016, 18:46

Didn't do anything to my car today only stare out the window at my new wheels, can't seem to gel with them at all :undecided:

For what it's worth, I think they look the business.
I'm sure you'll grow to love them and if not, you should have no trouble moving them on :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Cossieian on 05 January 2016, 19:01

Quote from: kalimon on 05 January 2016, 18:51

Quote from: Cossieian on 05 January 2016, 18:46

Didn't do anything to my car today only stare out the window at my new wheels, can't seem to gel with them at all :undecided:

For what it's worth, I think they look the business.
I'm sure you'll grow to love them and if not, you should have no trouble moving them on :smiley:

Cheers bud :smiley:
I'll give it a few weeks and see how I feel about them :wink:, no BIG deal

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: remlapeel on 05 January 2016, 20:12

Quote from: Cossieian on 05 January 2016, 18:18

Looks great Lee :smiley:
Leave that Jag on the driveway for a day and go for a proper drive :grin:

Lol that's exactly what I have done, the Jag is soon boring! Leaving on the drive for a few days so I can check I still have a pulse....

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mk7-GTD on 05 January 2016, 20:49

Ordered it, GTD estate in limestone grey, with camera, high beam assist and car net.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 05 January 2016, 21:28

Quote from: Cossieian on 05 January 2016, 18:46

Didn't do anything to my car today only stare out the window at my new wheels, can't seem to gel with them at all :undecided:

That's a shame Ian, as they really do look great..  Can always stick the BBS back on, and continue the search for some Prets....

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 05 January 2016, 21:29

Quote from: remlapeel on 05 January 2016, 17:49

I did this.....

(http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag237/lee_palmer4/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsgvhocyw4.jpeg) (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/lee_palmer4/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsgvhocyw4.jpeg.html)

I do like the look of your new Jag, but this way round much better, lol.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: remlapeel on 06 January 2016, 16:11

Quote from: Booth11 on 05 January 2016, 21:29

Quote from: remlapeel on 05 January 2016, 17:49

I did this.....

(http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag237/lee_palmer4/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsgvhocyw4.jpeg) (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/lee_palmer4/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsgvhocyw4.jpeg.html)

I do like the look of your new Jag, but this way round much better, lol.

Drove it to work today and decided to fill the tank and keep using it for a few days!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Cossieian on 06 January 2016, 18:28

Glad to hear that Lee, good man :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 06 January 2016, 18:32

You need to sell that Jag :grin:
I'm not sure if I missed something but why do you have the Jag and the R ?
There's obviously a reasonable explanation ( other than just being flash ) :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mk7-GTD on 06 January 2016, 18:57

Quote from: kalimon on 06 January 2016, 18:32

You need to sell that Jag :grin:
I'm not sure if I missed something but why do you have the Jag and the R ?
There's obviously a reasonable explanation ( other than just being flash ) :laugh:

I have just noticed how similar the mirrors on the Jag are to the Golf. It is surprising because there are loads of photos of it on the site!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: remlapeel on 06 January 2016, 21:45

Quote from: kalimon on 06 January 2016, 18:32

You need to sell that Jag :grin:
I'm not sure if I missed something but why do you have the Jag and the R ?
There's obviously a reasonable explanation ( other than just being flash ) :laugh:

The Golf is too small, and is a 3 door. They are very different cars, my wife doe not like the Golf, Its not as comfortable, I drive faster (apparently) and its louder.

If I'm by myself its the Golf all day long, but for a comfortable drive with the family in tow, its got to be the Jag. It also gets a real world MPG combined of 58mpg

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 06 January 2016, 21:52

I take it the Jags a diesel?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: remlapeel on 06 January 2016, 23:12

Quote from: kalimon on 06 January 2016, 21:52

I take it the Jags a diesel?

yeah 2.0d runs around 215bhp

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 10 January 2016, 16:29

Today (just finished in fact) I have given the car a very thorough wash so that I can demonstrate that the car's wheels have not a mark on them when I take it to Costco tomorrow for a new set of tyres (19" Michelin PSS). Last time I used them for tyres they appraised the wheel condition before they removed them so they knew if they did any damage or if it was already there.

No more stone chips detected (I have a tiny burr in the top coat on the bonnet and an indent chip right next to one of the front bumper parking sensors) - the paint seems to be holding up very well, but some of that may well be down to the lack of need to grit the roads at all this year (so far). I think my C2V3 might be done in and requiring another coat but the daylight was fading.

Costco have confirmed that they have the PSS in stock so ready to fit tomorrow (when the £75 Costco voucher offer starts for a set of 4 tyres).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 10 January 2016, 16:46

Easily the biggest worry when changing tyres is the risk of them getting scratched.
I took my A3 in to a place I've  used for years and expressly asked them to be careful.
Two minutes later the young lad came out nearly crying, holding my ruined alloy.
Never went there again but they fixed the wheel.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 10 January 2016, 20:05

Some detailing and a bit of waxing

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=276690.0

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1651/23666265884_7633207ff2_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/C4iNjY)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1542/23926648009_ab25c529b0_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/CsjjRX)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 10 January 2016, 20:25

Looks awesome Rebecca

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 10 January 2016, 21:18

Quote from: Booth11 on 10 January 2016, 20:05

Some detailing and a bit of waxing

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=276690.0

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1651/23666265884_7633207ff2_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/C4iNjY)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1542/23926648009_ab25c529b0_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/CsjjRX)

Looks stunning as always  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 10 January 2016, 21:25

Quote from: kalimon on 10 January 2016, 16:46

Easily the biggest worry when changing tyres is the risk of them getting scratched.
I took my A3 in to a place I've  used for years and expressly asked them to be careful.
Two minutes later the young lad came out nearly crying, holding my ruined alloy.
Never went there again but they fixed the wheel.

I actually would make that a place I did go to again. He was honest enough to come out and tell you and that goes a long way in my book.

I actually had a Vauxhall main dealer (who have since lost the franchise) who took chunks out of one of my 19" Astra VXR alloys and they just tried to cover it up. One conversation later (which included the words "I'd like to speak to the dealership principal") later and 1 new alloy on the car.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 10 January 2016, 21:33

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 10 January 2016, 16:29

when I take it to Costco tomorrow for a new set of tyres (19" Michelin PSS).

Hallelujah, you're getting new tyres!!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 10 January 2016, 22:13

Quote from: Gnasher on 10 January 2016, 21:25

Quote from: kalimon on 10 January 2016, 16:46

Easily the biggest worry when changing tyres is the risk of them getting scratched.
I took my A3 in to a place I've  used for years and expressly asked them to be careful.
Two minutes later the young lad came out nearly crying, holding my ruined alloy.
Never went there again but they fixed the wheel.

I actually would make that a place I did go to again. He was honest enough to come out and tell you and that goes a long way in my book.

I actually had a Vauxhall main dealer (who have since lost the franchise) who took chunks out of one of my 19" Astra VXR alloys and they just tried to cover it up. One conversation later (which included the words "I'd like to speak to the dealership principal") later and 1 new alloy on the car.

Good point. Might give them a second chance.
After the incident with my alloy, the owner stumped up for a new protective rubber block on his machine. It was badly worn and it was this that wrecked my wheel.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 10 January 2016, 22:24

Quote from: Booth11 on 10 January 2016, 21:33

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 10 January 2016, 16:29

when I take it to Costco tomorrow for a new set of tyres (19" Michelin PSS).

Hallelujah, you're getting new tyres!!!

Yes, I almost saw something else I wanted to spend the money on today, but safety and road-holding over frivolities! Straight after work i'll be getting the car some new shoes. I wonder how dangerous Costco will think the car is on 4 new tyres if they insist that new tyres on the front = death trap when you're only buying 2.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 10 January 2016, 23:06

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 10 January 2016, 16:29

Today (just finished in fact) I have given the car a very thorough wash so that I can demonstrate that the car's wheels have not a mark on them when I take it to Costco tomorrow for a new set of tyres (19" Michelin PSS). Last time I used them for tyres they appraised the wheel condition before they removed them so they knew if they did any damage or if it was already there.

I know all branches and fitters are different but I was impressed with our local Costco (Glasgow). Like you I washed the car the day before and gave the wheels another wipe just before taking the car in. Not a mark on them. I'd definitely use them again.

What is the deal this time? I've got £30 cashback to spend in Costco and was going to get their low entry jack.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 11 January 2016, 00:11

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 10 January 2016, 22:24

Quote from: Booth11 on 10 January 2016, 21:33

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 10 January 2016, 16:29

when I take it to Costco tomorrow for a new set of tyres (19" Michelin PSS).

Hallelujah, you're getting new tyres!!!

Yes, I almost saw something else I wanted to spend the money on today, but safety and road-holding over frivolities! Straight after work i'll be getting the car some new shoes. I wonder how dangerous Costco will think the car is on 4 new tyres if they insist that new tyres on the front = death trap when you're only buying 2.

Joking and sarcasm aside, I hope your new tyres are fitted with the utmost care, and your Prets remain unscathed.  It will be very interesting to hear your thoughts on the PSS, especially compared to the Tombstones.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 11 January 2016, 07:57

Quote from: p3asa on 10 January 2016, 23:06

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 10 January 2016, 16:29

Today (just finished in fact) I have given the car a very thorough wash so that I can demonstrate that the car's wheels have not a mark on them when I take it to Costco tomorrow for a new set of tyres (19" Michelin PSS). Last time I used them for tyres they appraised the wheel condition before they removed them so they knew if they did any damage or if it was already there.

I know all branches and fitters are different but I was impressed with our local Costco (Glasgow). Like you I washed the car the day before and gave the wheels another wipe just before taking the car in. Not a mark on them. I'd definitely use them again.

What is the deal this time? I've got £30 cashback to spend in Costco and was going to get their low entry jack.

Current offer is £10/25 on 2/4 tyres up to 16", £20/50 for 17"/18" and £30/75 on 19"+.

Was told they can order in 19" PS3 but they"re £22 a tyre dearer than PSS.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 11 January 2016, 08:01

Quote from: Booth11 on 11 January 2016, 00:11

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 10 January 2016, 22:24

Quote from: Booth11 on 10 January 2016, 21:33

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 10 January 2016, 16:29

when I take it to Costco tomorrow for a new set of tyres (19" Michelin PSS).

Hallelujah, you're getting new tyres!!!

Yes, I almost saw something else I wanted to spend the money on today, but safety and road-holding over frivolities! Straight after work i'll be getting the car some new shoes. I wonder how dangerous Costco will think the car is on 4 new tyres if they insist that new tyres on the front = death trap when you're only buying 2.

Joking and sarcasm aside, I hope your new tyres are fitted with the utmost care, and your Prets remain unscathed.  It will be very interesting to hear your thoughts on the PSS, especially compared to the Tombstones.  :smiley:

I'm sure that even immediately after fitting and not scrubbed in, their grip wet and dry will be markedly better. Drove like a nun this morning with the dip in temps and still had to test the brakes when a Transit entered the outside lane 20 yards in front of me doing about half the speed I was.  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Daz2411 on 11 January 2016, 10:54

Has anybody ever used Supaguard 100 plus before and is it easy to apply?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Diehammer on 11 January 2016, 16:36

Bought some G1 Techniq l1 smart fabric. Will need to wait until the weekend to apply it though.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sokkia on 11 January 2016, 17:13

Let it out of my sight for the first time at the hands of another. The wife took it out so I could wash her car and came back with the phrase "nice to drive something that shifts a bit"  :shocked:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: seabrook132 on 11 January 2016, 17:52

Quote from: Diehammer on 11 January 2016, 16:36

Bought some G1 Techniq l1 smart fabric. Will need to wait until the weekend to apply it though.

Make sure you've got a well ventilated area to apply it in. That stuff absolutely stinks! Offers great protection though  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 11 January 2016, 17:53

2.5 hour anticipated wait in Costco for reshoeing the R  :sick:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 11 January 2016, 17:54

Quote from: seabrook132 on 11 January 2016, 17:52

Quote from: Diehammer on 11 January 2016, 16:36

Bought some G1 Techniq l1 smart fabric. Will need to wait until the weekend to apply it though.

Make sure you've got a well ventilated area to apply it in. That stuff absolutely stinks! Offers great protection though  :smiley:

Very smelly (acetone). Doors open, dry day.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: remlapeel on 11 January 2016, 20:36

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 11 January 2016, 17:53

2.5 hour anticipated wait in Costco for reshoeing the R  :sick:

Are they doing it blindfolded? Not quite F1 standard lol

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 11 January 2016, 20:39

Removed my Pipercross induction kit - ready for sale!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: remlapeel on 11 January 2016, 20:55

Quote from: Gnasher on 11 January 2016, 20:39

Removed my Pipercross induction kit - ready for sale!

How dull does it sound once it's removed! When I took mine off it was so quite and seemed really boring lol

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 11 January 2016, 21:25

Quote from: remlapeel on 11 January 2016, 20:36

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 11 January 2016, 17:53

2.5 hour anticipated wait in Costco for reshoeing the R  :sick:

Are they doing it blindfolded? Not quite F1 standard lol

1.5 hour wait in a queue there and an hour to do the job. Apparently they have to clean up around the hubs and brake disks/calipers as part of the service - so they told me when dropping the car off (why then have they managed to leave all the toothpaste-like lubricant for tyre mounting all over the wheel rims?).

They were very thorough about avoiding blame for any marks on the wheels, five minutes after I left them they sent me pics of some tiny stone chips on my wheels and a pic to show the wheels were still on the car. I had told them that the wheels were free of any damage (meaning scrapes, not tiny stone chips). Presumably that means they take a lot of care to avoid damage (as i've always been given the impression at Costco
 - never had damage i've attributed to their fitting service).

At pick-up I was chatting with one of the lads - he wanted to buy my Bridgestones for £90 the set. I declined as they're worth more than that to me to put back on the car when I come to sell it if the good set fitted at the time are getting a bit low. He said he knew they were crap in the wet, but he wanted them for his step Dad's Jag so he could get his inheritance a bit quicker!  :evil:

He said that about 6 people a week swap barely worn in Bridgestones for Michelins at the Costco Gateshead branch - most of them VWs and Seats.

On the drive home I noticed straight away that the twitchiness has gone and the ride is noticeably more comfortable - that could just be tyre pressures, but I check mine weekly and stick to VW's recommendations, Costco looked up the "correct" pressures on their database when I was paying up prior to fitment. I doubt it's the "miracle" of Nitrogen filling vs dry air (wet air is bad though).

The car seems to react a little quicker when you put you foot down too (I put my foot down a few times on a straight run) - less assistance from the rear wheels needed? Maybe that's a bit of placebo effect considering how cautious i've been with the Bridgestones this past week.

Couldn't really comment on road noise - the car was very noisy, but the back seats were down to accommodate the 4 Bridgestones in the back, it's amazing how noisy a hatchback is from the back without the parcel shelf in place. Nice amount of sidewall rim protection overhang.

I asked about the wheel condition specifically for any signs of buckling (always a worry for 19" wheels) and I have a confirmed clean bill of health for them.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 12 January 2016, 07:58

Quote from: remlapeel on 11 January 2016, 20:55

Quote from: Gnasher on 11 January 2016, 20:39

Removed my Pipercross induction kit - ready for sale!

How dull does it sound once it's removed! When I took mine off it was so quite and seemed really boring lol

Sort of - it just seems to make the Milltek seem louder in mine!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 12 January 2016, 19:30

Gnasher, assuming you're the same on mk7 forum, did you have your push button replaced and was it different and if so could I get a pic, mines going and I can tell the dealer is gonna be a prick so if I can prove the part has been changed it may go smoother!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 12 January 2016, 19:53

Quote from: GrahamFR on 12 January 2016, 19:30

Gnasher, assuming you're the same on mk7 forum, did you have your push button replaced and was it different and if so could I get a pic, mines going and I can tell the dealer is gonna be a prick so if I can prove the part has been changed it may go smoother!

I did indeed have it replaced - never got a photo though. I'm not the first to have it replaced for that exact reason (which is the sharp parts of the N come off) so I doubt you'll have any problems.

They might check it first to ensure you've not been abusing it (how I don't know) but it's all good after that.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 12 January 2016, 20:38

Bought some new mats for it.

From http://www.carmats2u.co.uk//vw-golf-car-mats-mk7-2013-onwards-2486-p.asp

I opted for the black Premier Super Lux with twin tone fabric edging in electric blue/black and R logo on fronts - push button fixing.  They are really excellent quality - very deep pile and extra wear pad on the driver's mat.  The blue of the two tone edging is brighter in the flesh than the pics show.  They are also available with a faux leather edge and in retrospect that might have matched the R logo better, but I quite like the more subtle edging, which makes the R logo stand out, but at the same time is more interesting than a plain black edging.  Like them a lot.

Some pics here (non in situ as too dark atm). 

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1689/24315083536_13d0a28565_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/D3Dadd)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1460/23713038504_7ebfe1d8dc_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/C8rwcs)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1710/23712974104_8f1c0d9e6f_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/C8rc47)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1598/23714352483_ec0ee43cb5_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/C8yfNg)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1693/24258742721_c8323a614a_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/CXEp3R)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1553/23713060574_c8769b5249_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/C8rCKY)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1568/24232961212_eea670664f_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/CVog75)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 12 January 2016, 20:44

Yeah my N is going too, and I hope so!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 12 January 2016, 21:28

Booth: Can you repost that link, it doesn't work for me, all I get is a non working "www.carmats2u" to which I added ".co.uk" and customised the standard Golf 7 mats and stated "R" on the logo - can't see any Proper R mats by default. Do they come out about £53 for the set + a whopping £10 postage? Much better looking than the OEM choice.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Bungleaio on 12 January 2016, 21:41

http://www.carmats2u.co.uk/vw-golf-car-mats-mk7-2013-onwards-2486-p.asp (http://www.carmats2u.co.uk/vw-golf-car-mats-mk7-2013-onwards-2486-p.asp)

They look a lot better quality than the OEM ones. My drivers mat is showing a big dent even through I have only done 4000 miles. It'll be interesting to see how you get on with them.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: remlapeel on 12 January 2016, 22:02

Cleaned the Golf and left the Jag at the back of the drive very dirty!

(http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag237/lee_palmer4/IMG_1768_zpsocdymyvy.jpg) (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/lee_palmer4/media/IMG_1768_zpsocdymyvy.jpg.html)

(http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag237/lee_palmer4/IMG_1767%202_zps8mks80hv.jpg) (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/lee_palmer4/media/IMG_1767%202_zps8mks80hv.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 12 January 2016, 22:12

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 12 January 2016, 21:28

Booth: Can you repost that link, it doesn't work for me, all I get is a non working "www.carmats2u" to which I added ".co.uk" and customised the standard Golf 7 mats and stated "R" on the logo - can't see any Proper R mats by default. Do they come out about £53 for the set + a whopping £10 postage? Much better looking than the OEM choice.

Here you go MH

http://www.carmats2u.co.uk//vw-golf-car-mats-mk7-2013-onwards-2486-p.asp

There are no pre logo'd R mats.  I ordered my specced mats adding that I wanted the R logo, then on receipt of the confirmation email I send some pics of the R logo. You could just send a pic of the one on my mats if you order.

Mine cost £60-45 inc delivery.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 12 January 2016, 22:15

Quote from: Bungleaio on 12 January 2016, 21:41

http://www.carmats2u.co.uk/vw-golf-car-mats-mk7-2013-onwards-2486-p.asp (http://www.carmats2u.co.uk/vw-golf-car-mats-mk7-2013-onwards-2486-p.asp)

They look a lot better quality than the OEM ones. My drivers mat is showing a big dent even through I have only done 4000 miles. It'll be interesting to see how you get on with them.

They are miles better quality than oem.  And having previously bought VW deluxe GTI ones for my mk6 I can tell you they are substantially better quality than those too.

I won't be putting them in till spring, as I'm using the standard oem mats as winters with all the mud etc, and saving these for better weather.

When they are in, I'll let you know how they stand up.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 12 January 2016, 22:23

They do look good, I have noticed the wear in my mats already so not overly impressed with the quality. Will consider a set of these with twin red/black edges. Seem cheaper than oem too.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 13 January 2016, 17:19

Few pics of the mats in situ.  As anticipated (and planned when choosing the edging design/colour), the blue footwell lights pick up the blue/black edging very nicely. 

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1504/23990329759_72042bd983_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/CxWHea)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1521/24062555750_308611a13a_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/CEjTuS)

Moody night shots
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1584/24249835042_23543627e1_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/CWSK7b)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1462/24331868826_ef56d59041_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/D58bTL)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Daz2411 on 13 January 2016, 18:49

Are those the standard footwell lights? Great effect with the edging and r logo

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 13 January 2016, 19:09

Quote from: Daz2411 on 13 January 2016, 18:49

Are those the standard footwell lights? Great effect with the edging and r logo

No they aren't.  I changed them to blue LEDs.  You have to change the whole unit as the original white LED light ones are sealed.  So new units and then change the bulbs to blue LEDs.  Potentially you might be able to swap the original footwells units with the the glove box unit, and possibly the boot unit (if it fits) instead of buying new light housings.  Full details of how to etc here if you're interested http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=275882.0

Yeah, I'm really pleased with the mats, they look great with the blue footwells and the are so much better quality than the VW standard (or luxury) mats.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Daz2411 on 13 January 2016, 20:50

Thanks for the link

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 14 January 2016, 09:20

Quote from: Gnasher on 12 January 2016, 19:53

Quote from: GrahamFR on 12 January 2016, 19:30

Gnasher, assuming you're the same on mk7 forum, did you have your push button replaced and was it different and if so could I get a pic, mines going and I can tell the dealer is gonna be a prick so if I can prove the part has been changed it may go smoother!

I did indeed have it replaced - never got a photo though. I'm not the first to have it replaced for that exact reason (which is the sharp parts of the N come off) so I doubt you'll have any problems.

They might check it first to ensure you've not been abusing it (how I don't know) but it's all good after that.

All good now, drove in, showed them the N and hey presto new on to be installed next week under warranty!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 14 January 2016, 16:40

Not done to, but for. Been and paid off the finance. Took it to get the deposit contribution and the 3 years servicing. Should have paid it off much earlier but paid a high price for idleness :rolleyes: Still, all paid for and all mine :smiley:

Now all I have to do is wash it, it is truly filthy, stupid weather :cry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 14 January 2016, 19:48

Hard wired a dashcam into the car. Followed the 2 different threads on the maintenance section and it was a breeze.
30 minutes tops.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 14 January 2016, 19:58

Quote from: p3asa on 14 January 2016, 19:48

Hard wired a dashcam into the car. Followed the 2 different threads on the maintenance section and it was a breeze.
30 minutes tops.

Which dashcam? tempted to get another, but avoid using it continuous for parking damage as that's what seems to fry them (overheating). For the first few days my Blackvue 650 was excellent.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 14 January 2016, 20:10

It was just a cheap one I got for Christmas. Prestigio Roadrunner 320.

I've been thinking about getting one for the last couple of years and can't settle on a spec so think my Mrs just got me it to shut me up.  :laugh:  Like you I was wanting one for parking but there doesn't seem to be anything out there. I'm contemplating the Mini 0805 / 0806 and I'll just move the Roadrunner to the rear.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mk7-GTD on 14 January 2016, 20:49

Quote from: p3asa on 14 January 2016, 20:10

It was just a cheap one I got for Christmas. Prestigio Roadrunner 320.

I've been thinking about getting one for the last couple of years and can't settle on a spec so think my Mrs just got me it to shut me up.  :laugh:  Like you I was wanting one for parking but there doesn't seem to be anything out there. I'm contemplating the Mini 0805 / 0806 and I'll just move the Roadrunner to the rear.

This is something I need to get around to doing. I have had a couple of attempts of people pulling out of roundabouts and then hitting the brakes trying to get me to hit them.

Is there any that do front and back or do you need to get two of them? I have seen some that do both but they didn't have great quality recording.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 14 January 2016, 21:26

Quote from: Mk7-GTD on 14 January 2016, 20:49

Is there any that do front and back or do you need to get two of them? I have seen some that do both but they didn't have great quality recording.

The BlackVue DR650GW-2CH does front and back which I'm sure Monkeyhanger had so can maybe tell you the pros and cons.

Or do you mean the one unit that does front and back?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 15 January 2016, 07:53

Quote from: p3asa on 14 January 2016, 21:26

Quote from: Mk7-GTD on 14 January 2016, 20:49

Is there any that do front and back or do you need to get two of them? I have seen some that do both but they didn't have great quality recording.

The BlackVue DR650GW-2CH does front and back which I'm sure Monkeyhanger had so can maybe tell you the pros and cons.

Or do you mean the one unit that does front and back?

The Backvue650 had excellent pics front and back and was discrete, but left on continuously to catch any car park bumps fried it. The unit overheats when on continuously, a common issue with dash cams - small form factor and limited ventilation/cooling.

When will someone do a reasonably sized unit to tuck away in the glove box with 2 satellite cameraspeakers wired to it?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 15 January 2016, 07:56

MK7-GTD: Were they serious "crash for cash" attempts or just crap driving on their part? It's getting harder to claim for personal injury, so we should see that dry up a bit.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mk7-GTD on 15 January 2016, 11:56

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 15 January 2016, 07:56

MK7-GTD: Were they serious "crash for cash" attempts or just crap driving on their part? It's getting harder to claim for personal injury, so we should see that dry up a bit.

I think they were actual attempts to try and get me to hit them.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mike. on 15 January 2016, 12:19

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 15 January 2016, 07:53

When will someone do a reasonably sized unit to tuck away in the glove box with 2 satellite cameraspeakers wired to it?

There is this one with two remote cameras KOONLUNG K1S 2-CHANNEL FULL HD (http://www.amazon.co.uk/KOONLUNG-K1S-2-CHANNEL-GPS-RECORDING/dp/B00TM59NCK).

Quite expensive and some varied reviews but looks promising.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dean5i on 15 January 2016, 23:10

Took the car up to awesome gti today.

Had a Milltek cat back with black Cerakote Tips fitted and a APR stage 1 map done.

Got there nice and early the sun was barely up.
I've got to say what a fabulous place with a fantastic bunch of guys.
I was met by Hassan who took me through the process of what they were going to do.
They have a great viewing area were you can see the whole shop floor and you can see what is going on with your car.
Once they had finished Hassan took me out on the shop floor so i could take a video of the mapped dyno run.
While the car was outside being washed Hassan gave me a tour of the whole place, The shop floor, The second floor which has all the spare parts (which they keep a lot of stock) aswell as all the sales and accounts offices.

I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for any upgrades.


Just like to thank Hassan and all the guys at Awesome for a fantastic job on my car.

The car ran 294 bhp stock and 362 bhp after map.

The map has totally transformed the car, the car is quick in stock form but now it just pulls so hard and keeps going.
If anyone is thinking of getting it done - do it you won't regret it.

I will post up a video of the exhaust when i've done one.




(http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j37/dean5i/My%20R/IMG_0345_zpsgdh6c8n6.jpg) (http://s76.photobucket.com/user/dean5i/media/My%20R/IMG_0345_zpsgdh6c8n6.jpg.html)


Nice and shiny after a wash.
(http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j37/dean5i/My%20R/IMG_0347_zpsj3pkhelf.jpg) (http://s76.photobucket.com/user/dean5i/media/My%20R/IMG_0347_zpsj3pkhelf.jpg.html)

(http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j37/dean5i/My%20R/IMG_0348_zpsrn5whomq.jpg) (http://s76.photobucket.com/user/dean5i/media/My%20R/IMG_0348_zpsrn5whomq.jpg.html)

(http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j37/dean5i/My%20R/th_awesome%20video_zpsii8mswym.mp4) (http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j37/dean5i/My%20R/awesome%20video_zpsii8mswym.mp4)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 15 January 2016, 23:29

I have to agree, Awesome GTI is a really cool place to take your car.
I live about 5 miles from the place and it is far superior to a main dealer IMO.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sokkia on 17 January 2016, 00:19

Removed a 4 inch screw from my nearside rear tyre that has covered all of 869 miles from new. Luckily it hasn't punctured the tyre as it was only just in about half a turn and managed to locate itself in a tread block right on the shoulder. Will have to keep an eye on it for the next week.  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 17 January 2016, 21:06

Some cleaning.

With this.....

Metro Vac Vac n Blo
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1585/23804788694_daba38a2af_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/CgxLkh)


http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=276759.msg2528803#msg2528803

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 17 January 2016, 22:35

Wrong link Bec
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=276759.msg2528803#msg2528803  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 17 January 2016, 22:38

Quote from: p3asa on 17 January 2016, 22:35

Wrong link Bec
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=276759.msg2528803#msg2528803  :laugh:

Close enough  :tongue:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 17 January 2016, 22:46

Quote from: Booth11 on 17 January 2016, 22:38

Quote from: p3asa on 17 January 2016, 22:35

Wrong link Bec
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=276759.msg2528803#msg2528803  :laugh:

Close enough  :tongue:

Not at all. I got repetitive injury strain scrolling all the way up to the first picture,  there were that many of them   :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 17 January 2016, 23:10

Quote from: p3asa on 17 January 2016, 22:46

Quote from: Booth11 on 17 January 2016, 22:38

Quote from: p3asa on 17 January 2016, 22:35

Wrong link Bec
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=276759.msg2528803#msg2528803  :laugh:

Close enough  :tongue:

Not at all. I got repetitive injury strain scrolling all the way up to the first picture,  there were that many of them   :laugh:

I'm flattered you bothered Stevie.  :tongue: :laugh:  :kiss:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 20 January 2016, 12:32

Went from these...

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1453/24131319839_eb5c3a7c4a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/CLpjEB)

Bridgestone Potenza S001's - 20,500miles and 2 years 4 months ...

to

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1636/23870876714_959ce87f63_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/CnotZU)

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetrical 3's

What a difference -see here for my initial impressions -

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=276583.msg2529019#msg2529019
 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 20 January 2016, 19:58

Had the front discs swapped by VWR as seems I had killed them

Also took out their stock Fiesta ST out for an extended drive as looking at swapping the Polo and have to admit its just an epic old skool hot hatch which i can forgive some interior short comings

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 20 January 2016, 20:11

Not yet fitted, but this turned up today

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1545/23876922513_63f3fa2a8d_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/CnVtcP)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 21 January 2016, 12:16

Quote from: GrahamFR on 14 January 2016, 09:20

Quote from: Gnasher on 12 January 2016, 19:53

Quote from: GrahamFR on 12 January 2016, 19:30

Gnasher, assuming you're the same on mk7 forum, did you have your push button replaced and was it different and if so could I get a pic, mines going and I can tell the dealer is gonna be a prick so if I can prove the part has been changed it may go smoother!

I did indeed have it replaced - never got a photo though. I'm not the first to have it replaced for that exact reason (which is the sharp parts of the N come off) so I doubt you'll have any problems.

They might check it first to ensure you've not been abusing it (how I don't know) but it's all good after that.

All good now, drove in, showed them the N and hey presto new on to be installed next week under warranty!

Had the button replaced yesterday and i can confirm it is definitely a different design, ever so slightly.

Also, just paid for 4 uniroyals fitted for £264 at Malvern Tyres, getting them fitted tomorrow as current F1's are at 2.5mm

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 21 January 2016, 12:47

Quote from: Booth11 on 20 January 2016, 20:11

Not yet fitted, but this turned up today

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1545/23876922513_63f3fa2a8d_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/CnVtcP)

What is it or am I being stupid?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Walts on 21 January 2016, 12:58

Quote from: kalimon on 21 January 2016, 12:47

Quote from: Booth11 on 20 January 2016, 20:11

Not yet fitted, but this turned up today

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1545/23876922513_63f3fa2a8d_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/CnVtcP)

What is it or am I being stupid?

Foot rest cover at a guess  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 21 January 2016, 13:09

Yep will look this this when Rebecca fits it (not sure if her "R" is a DSG though)

(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8583/15958700635_38a4314391_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qjdvGX)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 21 January 2016, 13:17

Is that yours Sootchucker?  Its spotless looking  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 21 January 2016, 13:54

Tis' indeed sir  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 21 January 2016, 14:42

I thought it might be that.
Does it not come with one from the factory or is that just a fancy one?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 21 January 2016, 15:21

Quote from: kalimon on 21 January 2016, 12:47

Quote from: Booth11 on 20 January 2016, 20:11

Not yet fitted, but this turned up today

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1545/23876922513_63f3fa2a8d_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/CnVtcP)

What is it or am I being stupid?

It's a dead pedal (footrest) cover, but you know that now.  :laugh:

From here

http://m.aliexpress.com/item/32218031571.html?productId=32218031571&productSubject=2014-RHD-VW-Golf-7-MK7-Seat-mk3-footrest-pedals-Car-pedal-Cover&tracelog=wwwdetail2mobilesitedetail

Factory one is plain grey plastic affair.  Very dull and always looks out of place next to the pedals.  Will fit it this weekend hopefully.

@Sootchucker - yours looks excellent.  :cool:  Btw, my R is DSG. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 21 January 2016, 15:26

The vanity of you DSG owners knows no bounds :rolleyes:
It is an improvement though.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 21 January 2016, 15:38

Quote from: kalimon on 21 January 2016, 15:26

The vanity of you DSG owners knows no bounds :rolleyes:
It is an improvement though.

You've got to do something with your left foot in a DSG and as there's a huge gap to the left of the brake pedal there really needs to be something like this fitted to fill the void. In a LHD Golf you get a footrest.

As a manual owner I'm not really bothered about fitting one of these covers but I do like them and they will look good once lit up by the footwell lights.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 21 January 2016, 16:00

Quote from: kalimon on 21 January 2016, 15:26

The vanity of you DSG owners knows no bounds :rolleyes:
It is an improvement though.

You can fit one on a manual I'm sure.  Cheap and better than oem. DSG is by the by ;-)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 21 January 2016, 16:02

Quote from: Exonian on 21 January 2016, 15:38

Quote from: kalimon on 21 January 2016, 15:26

The vanity of you DSG owners knows no bounds :rolleyes:
It is an improvement though.

You've got to do something with your left foot in a DSG and as there's a huge gap to the left of the brake pedal there really needs to be something like this fitted to fill the void. In a LHD Golf you get a footrest.

As a manual owner I'm not really bothered about fitting one of these covers but I do like them and they will look good once lit up by the footwell lights.

Yeah it will look good with the blue footwells and my new mats.  The footwells of my R are looking rather dashing now - better turned out than me, lol.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 21 January 2016, 16:07

Something else I'll have to buy now.
I need to stop looking at this forum, it's fleecing me dry :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 21 January 2016, 16:38

Quote from: kalimon on 21 January 2016, 16:07

Something else I'll have to buy now.
I need to stop looking at this forum, it's fleecing me dry :smiley:

It never stops. There's always something you just "have to have".  If you do order from that website - it gets shipped from China and takes a while to arrive.  Just a heads up.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 21 January 2016, 16:41

Quote from: Booth11 on 21 January 2016, 16:38

Quote from: kalimon on 21 January 2016, 16:07

Something else I'll have to buy now.
I need to stop looking at this forum, it's fleecing me dry :smiley:

It never stops. There's always something you just "have to have".  If you do order from that website - it gets shipped from China and takes a while to arrive.  Just a heads up.

i think it is outrageous you have done some visual stuff and not shared it

I cannot believe how restrained i've been on the R front apart from the wheel collection

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 21 January 2016, 16:45

yeah but what a wheel collection Wigit  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 21 January 2016, 16:47

Quote from: Sootchucker on 21 January 2016, 16:45

yeah but what a wheel collection Wigit  :laugh:

I did joke about this as going to a car meet and said 19" Prets, 18" TSW, 18" Pro Race or 18" Rotarys, the Cadiz have no tyres on

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 21 January 2016, 19:37

Quote from: wigit on 21 January 2016, 16:41

Quote from: Booth11 on 21 January 2016, 16:38

Quote from: kalimon on 21 January 2016, 16:07

Something else I'll have to buy now.
I need to stop looking at this forum, it's fleecing me dry :smiley:

It never stops. There's always something you just "have to have".  If you do order from that website - it gets shipped from China and takes a while to arrive.  Just a heads up.

i think it is outrageous you have done some visual stuff and not shared it

I cannot believe how restrained i've been on the R front apart from the wheel collection

Haha wigit.   :tongue:

I've haven't fitted the footrest yet.  Don't worry there'll be pics when I do.  :laugh:

It's about time we saw something of your's and mrs digits' R's.  Was beginning to think you no longer had any.

Have you got your wheel room/storage yet?  Can't we have a pic of the collection all neatly lined up........pleeeease.  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 21 January 2016, 21:52

Quote from: Booth11 on 21 January 2016, 16:00

Quote from: kalimon on 21 January 2016, 15:26

The vanity of you DSG owners knows no bounds :rolleyes:
It is an improvement though.

You can fit one on a manual I'm sure.  Cheap and better than oem. DSG is by the by ;-)

Yes you can fit it to a manual. I test fitted it to my GTI before I picked up my R  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 21 January 2016, 22:16

Quote from: JB GTI on 21 January 2016, 21:52

Quote from: Booth11 on 21 January 2016, 16:00

Quote from: kalimon on 21 January 2016, 15:26

The vanity of you DSG owners knows no bounds :rolleyes:
It is an improvement though.

You can fit one on a manual I'm sure.  Cheap and better than oem. DSG is by the by ;-)

Yes you can fit it to a manual. I test fitted it to my GTI before I picked up my R  :wink:

I knew I'd seen a pic of it on a manual on here somewhere. And I was pretty sure it was yours.....trailblazer you are.  :cool:

Found it!  Looks great on a manual...........Mr Ex, fancy it?

Quote from: JB GTI on 07 February 2015, 17:15

Yes. It does fit a manual car
(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/imagejpg1_zpsc03e91c3.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/imagejpg1_zpsc03e91c3.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 21 January 2016, 23:08

I did consider fitting one good while back when I had my GTI, Madamoiselle B, but I never got round to it.
With the extra brushed metal bits in the GTI it'd look really good too.
However I've not really been motivated to do much with the R. I'd be more likely to fit another set of wheels than any interior embellishments.
Mind you, I only see the car in the dark at the moment so the foot wells are invisible!
Maybe once the days draw out a bit ill feel the need for some interior bling in my life, to lighten up the 50 shades of black interior!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gorocco on 22 January 2016, 20:51

A couple of days back some buffoon in a 65 Plate Mark7 standard Golf with GTI letters added on the back pulled up alongside me at some lights. I gave him a thumbs up and laughed. God loves a trier ...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 23 January 2016, 14:03

Fitted this......

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1594/24449731042_52b8708993_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DfxgdW)

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Looks great and matches in nicely with the pedals – looks oem.  Somewhere pretty to rest my idling left foot, lol.

Purchased from here http://www.aliexpress.com/item/2014-2016-For-VW-Golf-7-MK7-Seat-mk3-footrest-pedals-Car-pedal-Cover/32433307485.html?spm=2114.30010308.3.11.6SzX41&ws_ab_test=searchweb201556_2,searchweb201644_3_10001_10002_10005_301_10006_10003_10004_62,searchweb201560_5,searchweb1451318400_6150,searchweb1451318411_6448&btsid=b0248db2-21f8-4eb5-a883-a9a7b51069db

Easy job – took 20 mins.  Need a T20 Torx bit and a sharp knife/blade.  Quick installation guide below:

OEM footrest cover – locate Torx screw
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Undo Torx screw – T20 screw Torx bit required.

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Once unscrewed and tore screw set aside, remove the oem footrest by pushing it up towards the bulkhead, tilting it at the same time.  Note the square holes into which the locating lugs on the new footrest cover slot into.

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OEM locating lugs have a marginally wider slot than aftermarket cover so a little of the plastic may need shaving off with a sharp knife.

OEM slots
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Replacement footrest slots – narrower – may need a little slicing off
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Fit new footrest cover – angle it into place and slide it from the top pushing down and to the left at the same time.  Give it a moderate tap from the top and it will slot into place.  Screw Torx screw back into position.  The screw hole on the new footrest is much shallower than on the oem one.

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Voila!
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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 23 January 2016, 14:49

Massive improvement. Nice pics as well :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 23 January 2016, 15:30

Looks great with the new mats, very smart. If I can russle up a few £££s some red edged mats, the footrest and some red footwell leds will be going in.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 23 January 2016, 15:54

Wheels off, car on axle stands.

Cleaned wheels, wax and seal

Clayed the whole car, polished, wax @ sealed.

Looked amazing inside under fluorescent lights.

Not much different outside in the dull grey afternoon.

At least I know it is well protected from the elements now.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 23 January 2016, 16:21

Quote from: kalimon on 23 January 2016, 14:49

Massive improvement. Nice pics as well :smiley:

Quote from: Watts on 23 January 2016, 15:30

Looks great with the new mats, very smart. If I can russle up a few £££s some red edged mats, the footrest and some red footwell leds will be going in.

Thanks.  It really finishes off the footwell nicely, looks oem, and better grip for the foot.  Think that the footwell all sorted now with the LEDs, mats and footrest - gets more attention than the rest of the car.......actually that's not true.  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 23 January 2016, 18:31

I love those mats Rebecca. Tempted to get myself a set of those!
I think I read elsewhere that you had to send them a photo of the correct R logo or something ?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 23 January 2016, 19:26

Quote from: JoeGTI on 23 January 2016, 18:31

I love those mats Rebecca. Tempted to get myself a set of those!
I think I read elsewhere that you had to send them a photo of the correct R logo or something ?

Thanks Joe, I'm really, really pleased with them. Was going to keep them for spring summer but still got them in from my little photoshoot, lol.  Much softer underfoot than the oem ones, especially with the heel pad.

When I ordered mine I stated I wanted the new Golf R Logo (in Electric Blue) in the relevant box, then when I received the confirmation email, I replied attaching a couple of pics of logos off the internet.  But you could just send this pic of the logo off one of my mats.  They have the template:

Why not just send them this pic:

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1601/24301941371_367414fb01_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/D2tNva)

And here's exactly what I ordered for the R

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 23 January 2016, 19:52

Thanks Rebecca! You've done all the hard work for me lol. They do look great, it's really something VW should provide as standard, like the foot rest too.

Looks like they don't deliver to Ireland but I can get around that with Parcel Motel.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 23 January 2016, 20:04

Quote from: JoeGTI on 23 January 2016, 19:52

Thanks Rebecca! You've done all the hard work for me lol. They do look great, it's really something VW should provide as standard, like the foot rest too.

Looks like they don't deliver to Ireland but I can get around that with Parcel Motel.

Happy to oblige.  :laugh:

Joe, what is Parcel Motel?.......sounds intriguing!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 23 January 2016, 20:39

Went in the R to test drive a Fiesta ST to replace the Polo, ended up ordering and M2 to replace the Polo and keep the R as my daily

Had was forced on the M2 and thanks to my old VW salesmen he put me in touch with their BMW dealers and deal done, with R values struggling i thought i'd keep it as ideal daily and put my hands a bit deeper in the piggy bank

The MQB platform is a tough act to beat and I still needed a VW in my life

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Restlessnative on 23 January 2016, 20:42

Quote from: wigit on 23 January 2016, 20:39

Went in the R to test drive a Fiesta ST to replace the Polo, ended up ordering and M2 to replace the Polo and keep the R as my daily

Had was forced on the M2 and thanks to my old VW salesmen he put me in touch with their BMW dealers and deal done, with R values struggling i thought i'd keep it as ideal daily and put my hands a bit deeper in the piggy bank

The MQB platform is a tough act to beat and I still needed a VW in my life

I have enquired about the M2.Did they give you any idea about delivery dates?.I have heard all sorts ranging from this Summer to next year!. :angry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 23 January 2016, 21:00

hopefully end of 16 but worth the wait even if its early 17

i think some customer loyalty has helped as group

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 23 January 2016, 21:00

Quote from: Booth11 on 23 January 2016, 20:04

Quote from: JoeGTI on 23 January 2016, 19:52

Thanks Rebecca! You've done all the hard work for me lol. They do look great, it's really something VW should provide as standard, like the foot rest too.

Looks like they don't deliver to Ireland but I can get around that with Parcel Motel.

Happy to oblige.  :laugh:

Joe, what is Parcel Motel?.......sounds intriguing!

It's a courier service, it's very handy because you can use a UK address, provided by parcel motel, if buying something online  (basically parcel motel's depot in Belfast). 

Then when the parcel lands in Belfast, Parcel Motel deliver it down to me.
It's good value in cases like this and especially in cases where it's free UK delivery and extortionate delivery to everywhere else!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Diehammer on 23 January 2016, 21:13

Washed it for the first time this year (only dry day i have been able to). Hoovered, Washed and a coat of c2v. Should have taken a before photo as well because it was filthy.

(http://i68.tinypic.com/15wb2xk.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Restlessnative on 23 January 2016, 21:21

Quote from: Diehammer on 23 January 2016, 21:13

Washed it for the first time this year (only dry day i have been able to). Hoovered, Washed and a coat of c2v. Should have taken a before photo as well because it was filthy.

(http://i68.tinypic.com/15wb2xk.jpg)

They do come up a treat with a bit of TLC.Just trying to find the right weather and temps.Nice outside today.More like Spring. :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 23 January 2016, 21:35

Quote from: JoeGTI on 23 January 2016, 21:00

Quote from: Booth11 on 23 January 2016, 20:04

Quote from: JoeGTI on 23 January 2016, 19:52

Thanks Rebecca! You've done all the hard work for me lol. They do look great, it's really something VW should provide as standard, like the foot rest too.

Looks like they don't deliver to Ireland but I can get around that with Parcel Motel.

Happy to oblige.  :laugh:

Joe, what is Parcel Motel?.......sounds intriguing!

It's a courier service, it's very handy because you can use a UK address, provided by parcel motel, if buying something online  (basically parcel motel's depot in Belfast). 

Then when the parcel lands in Belfast, Parcel Motel deliver it down to me.
It's good value in cases like this and especially in cases where it's free UK delivery and extortionate delivery to everywhere else!

Great idea, very handy for this kind of thing.  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snooze on 23 January 2016, 21:38

Saw a Golf R Estate today. Not a fan  :sick:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 23 January 2016, 21:46

Quote from: Snooze on 23 January 2016, 21:38

Saw a Golf R Estate today. Not a fan  :sick:

Agree, they are hideous.  Not seen one in the flesh yet, but lots of pics on another forum confirm my original thoughts about it.  The back end is truly horrible and not much better from the side  :sick: :sick: :sick:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 23 January 2016, 22:54

Quote from: Booth11 on 23 January 2016, 21:46

Quote from: Snooze on 23 January 2016, 21:38

Saw a Golf R Estate today. Not a fan  :sick:

Agree, they are hideous.  Not seen one in the flesh yet, but lots of pics on another forum confirm my original thoughts about it.  The back end is truly horrible and not much better from the side  :sick: :sick: :sick:

The problem is, cars of Golf proportions do not suit an Estate shape. I think the Audi A6 and VW Passat are good lookers in estate form (some would say even better looking than their saloon versions). But the Golf looks "wrong" as an estate IMO. It's too narrow, wheelbase too short, it clearly looks like a hatch with a box added onto the back.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 23 January 2016, 23:02

Quote from: JoeGTI on 23 January 2016, 22:54

Quote from: Booth11 on 23 January 2016, 21:46

Quote from: Snooze on 23 January 2016, 21:38

Saw a Golf R Estate today. Not a fan  :sick:

Agree, they are hideous.  Not seen one in the flesh yet, but lots of pics on another forum confirm my original thoughts about it.  The back end is truly horrible and not much better from the side  :sick: :sick: :sick:

The problem is, cars of Golf proportions do not suit an Estate shape. I think the Audi A6 and VW Passat are good lookers in estate form (some would say even better looking than their saloon versions). But the Golf looks "wrong" as an estate IMO. It's too narrow, wheelbase too short, it clearly looks like a hatch with a box added onto the back.

You sum it up perfectly Joe.

Agree, the Passat and Audi (and one or two others) look much better in the estate variant.  The R estate is the hatch with a box bolted onto the back, it does not look like a car designed as an estate from the ground up. In short it transforms it into one ugly car.

And away from all that, and I've said it recently I think, as a purist, IMO a hot hatch should NEVER be an estate.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 23 January 2016, 23:08

Quote from: Booth11 on 23 January 2016, 23:02

Agree, the Passat and Audi (and one or two others) look much better in the estate variant.  The R estate is the hatch with a box bolted onto the back, it does not look like a car designed as an estate from the ground up. In short it transforms it into one ugly car.

And away from all that, and I've said it recently I think, as a purist, IMO a hot hatch should NEVER be an estate.

If I won the lottery, my "sensible" car would probably be an RS6.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 23 January 2016, 23:22

Yep agreed, my lotto runabout car would be an RS6 Avant! In fact I thInk I'd prefer the RS6 over something more "exotic" like the R8...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 23 January 2016, 23:33

i so like a RS6 especially with about 700bhp

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 23 January 2016, 23:44

Wouldn't say no to an RS6.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Restlessnative on 24 January 2016, 00:12

The RS motors are all well and good.But servicing/parts etc are frightening.Even brake pads will give you a fright.
I know a guy who an an RS4 for a while.He found a friendly Audi Tech who did work on the side and got parts at cost price.The bills were still high enough to make him sell it.
I think they are good motors to run for a year and then punt.Like C63 AMG Mercs and the likes.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 24 January 2016, 00:35

Quote from: Restlessnative on 24 January 2016, 00:12

The RS motors are all well and good.But servicing/parts etc are frightening.Even brake pads will give you a fright.
I know a guy who an an RS4 for a while.He found a friendly Audi Tech who did work on the side and got parts at cost price.The bills were still high enough to make him sell it.
I think they are good motors to run for a year and then punt.Like C63 AMG Mercs and the likes.

Yeah but if it's your Lotto car, such bills won't keep you awake at night 😄

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Restlessnative on 24 January 2016, 00:47

Quote from: JoeGTI on 24 January 2016, 00:35

Quote from: Restlessnative on 24 January 2016, 00:12

The RS motors are all well and good.But servicing/parts etc are frightening.Even brake pads will give you a fright.
I know a guy who an an RS4 for a while.He found a friendly Audi Tech who did work on the side and got parts at cost price.The bills were still high enough to make him sell it.
I think they are good motors to run for a year and then punt.Like C63 AMG Mercs and the likes.

Yeah but if it's your Lotto car, such bills won't keep you awake at night 😄

Damn right.Got to have deep pockets for the rest of us mere mortals though.I think the novelty wears off after about a year.Good noise though.Everybody should try one for a while.Kind of Bucket List thing. :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mk7-GTD on 24 January 2016, 11:12

Quote from: Booth11 on 23 January 2016, 23:02

Quote from: JoeGTI on 23 January 2016, 22:54

Quote from: Booth11 on 23 January 2016, 21:46

Quote from: Snooze on 23 January 2016, 21:38

Saw a Golf R Estate today. Not a fan  :sick:

Agree, they are hideous.  Not seen one in the flesh yet, but lots of pics on another forum confirm my original thoughts about it.  The back end is truly horrible and not much better from the side  :sick: :sick: :sick:

The problem is, cars of Golf proportions do not suit an Estate shape. I think the Audi A6 and VW Passat are good lookers in estate form (some would say even better looking than their saloon versions). But the Golf looks "wrong" as an estate IMO. It's too narrow, wheelbase too short, it clearly looks like a hatch with a box added onto the back.

You sum it up perfectly Joe.

Agree, the Passat and Audi (and one or two others) look much better in the estate variant.  The R estate is the hatch with a box bolted onto the back, it does not look like a car designed as an estate from the ground up. In short it transforms it into one ugly car.

And away from all that, and I've said it recently I think, as a purist, IMO a hot hatch should NEVER be an estate.

You haven't seen an R estate yet? Where we are moving to in a few months in Stratford Upon Avon there are 6 R's on the road and two of them are estates. Personally I much prefer the estate to the hatchback. I am biased though as I almost always prefer estates over their saloon/hatch models. For every GTi I see I see 3 or 4 R's, they are everywhere around here. I was at my dealers last week and they had 5 new ones waiting to go out. They are like the Focus ST of VW

You say a hot hatch should never be an estate. It isn't, it is a hot estate and saying it is ugly is a bit much although I'm sure you meant in your view. If I was getting an R I wouldn't get an estate but that is down to the estate only available with the DSG gearbox.

VW could have put LED lights on the rear of the estate though.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: phope on 24 January 2016, 16:37

Gave the car a proper snow foam and two bucket wash for the first time since October...absolutlely covered with 5000 miles of dirt and general grime - everything a quick spray with a jet lance can't get off

Gyeon Cancoat sealant is holding up very well, I must say  :smiley:

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y223/phope1/12523118_10154573327651632_1780445361117544690_n_zpspz3efwa0.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 24 January 2016, 17:11

Gave my car a thorough washing for the first time since the tyre change. With all the toothpaste-like tyre mounting gunk now washed off I can see that one of my wheels has a tiny flake of paint chipped off the rim edge, I need to get a touch-up set suitable for the Prets paint - has anyone managed to get one for the (LZ49?) paint code without paying an arm and a leg for it? There are some specialist mixer places on the net that will do you a kit for around a tenner plus postage (which is fine), but I haven't seen anyone get a match without buying a £40 tin from Lepsons. Any recommendations?

After the wash it was clear that my C2V3 coat is thoroughly exhausted, so I gave the car another coat before it started to look a little dark.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 24 January 2016, 19:58

Quote from: Mk7-GTD on 24 January 2016, 11:12

You haven't seen an R estate yet? Where we are moving to in a few months in Stratford Upon Avon there are 6 R's on the road and two of them are estates. Personally I much prefer the estate to the hatchback. I am biased though as I almost always prefer estates over their saloon/hatch models. For every GTi I see I see 3 or 4 R's, they are everywhere around here. I was at my dealers last week and they had 5 new ones waiting to go out. They are like the Focus ST of VW

You say a hot hatch should never be an estate. It isn't, it is a hot estate and saying it is ugly is a bit much although I'm sure you meant in your view. If I was getting an R I wouldn't get an estate but that is down to the estate only available with the DSG gearbox.

VW could have put LED lights on the rear of the estate though.

Haha!  Yes that's just my view on the R estate, who else's view would it be?  R's are common, thanks for reminding us again, as you GTI owner's seem to feel the need to on a daily basis, lol. :rolleyes:

No I haven't seen an R Estate in the flesh, but then there aren't many R hatches, or GTi's round my way either (I must live in the Bermuda Triangle for R's  :whistle:).  But the R Estate - whether not a hot hatch estate or a hot estate, it's proportionally wrong, it is the hatch with a box added on.  There's much better looking estates out there. I've yet to see a photo, taken at any angle, which makes the R estate look good. Why?  Because it doesn't.  IMO.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 24 January 2016, 19:59

Quote from: phope on 24 January 2016, 16:37

Gave the car a proper snow foam and two bucket wash for the first time since October...absolutlely covered with 5000 miles of dirt and general grime - everything a quick spray with a jet lance can't get off

Gyeon Cancoat sealant is holding up very well, I must say  :smiley:

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y223/phope1/12523118_10154573327651632_1780445361117544690_n_zpspz3efwa0.jpg)

Great beading.  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 25 January 2016, 08:03

A balmy 12C this morning and half of my 20 mile commute being stuck doing 50mph behind a lorry and a convoy of slow cars ahead of me unwilling or unable to overtake saw my best ever mpg for a commute - 35.7mpg. No ill effects on mpg from the extra sticky michelins by the looks of things.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mk7-GTD on 25 January 2016, 08:35

Quote from: Booth11 on 24 January 2016, 19:58

Quote from: Mk7-GTD on 24 January 2016, 11:12

You haven't seen an R estate yet? Where we are moving to in a few months in Stratford Upon Avon there are 6 R's on the road and two of them are estates. Personally I much prefer the estate to the hatchback. I am biased though as I almost always prefer estates over their saloon/hatch models. For every GTi I see I see 3 or 4 R's, they are everywhere around here. I was at my dealers last week and they had 5 new ones waiting to go out. They are like the Focus ST of VW

You say a hot hatch should never be an estate. It isn't, it is a hot estate and saying it is ugly is a bit much although I'm sure you meant in your view. If I was getting an R I wouldn't get an estate but that is down to the estate only available with the DSG gearbox.

VW could have put LED lights on the rear of the estate though.

Haha!  Yes that's just my view on the R estate, who else's view would it be?  R's are common, thanks for reminding us again, as you GTI owner's seem to feel the need to on a daily basis, lol. :rolleyes:

I have a GTi? I didn't know, can you tell me where I parked it please because I obviously have forgotten that I have one. I wonder what colour it is? Please God tell me it isn't a DSG, my wife has a Mk6 GTi with DSG and I hate driving it.

The dealer I use said that they sell 4-5 R's for every GTi they sell so maybe it is just around the West Midlands that they sell so well.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 25 January 2016, 09:07

Quote from: Mk7-GTD on 25 January 2016, 08:35

I have a GTi? I didn't know, can you tell me where I parked it please because I obviously have forgotten that I have one. I wonder what colour it is? Please God tell me it isn't a DSG, my wife has a Mk6 GTi with DSG and I hate driving it.

The dealer I use said that they sell 4-5 R's for every GTi they sell so maybe it is just around the West Midlands that they sell so well.

I'm not clear what the point of your post is other than to make the follwing points:

You have a manual mk7 GTI - great.  Although you seem to have misplaced it, and can't remember what colour it is.
Your wife has a DSG mk6 GTI which you don't like driving - ok.  Hopefully she does like it as it's her car.
Mk7 R's are common and outsell the 7GTI in the Midlands and most likely everywhere else - not in dispute and not of any concern to  me.

I'm actually pleased that the R's prevelance has led to the GTI becoming the rarer car, and reinstated it's exclusivity to an extent.  I'm a huge fan the VW GTI and it's heritage, and anything that reinforces it's place in the hot hatch arena and history is a very good thing IMO.

The R being more common does not bother me in the slightest.  It may be a popular choice and there be lots around, but it is not common to me, it is a great car and I'm am thrilled every day I drive it.  I'm very glad I bought it.

You like your GTI; I like my R.  I don't like the R Estate.

Anything to add?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mk7-GTD on 25 January 2016, 11:59

Quote from: Booth11 on 25 January 2016, 09:07

Quote from: Mk7-GTD on 25 January 2016, 08:35

I have a GTi? I didn't know, can you tell me where I parked it please because I obviously have forgotten that I have one. I wonder what colour it is? Please God tell me it isn't a DSG, my wife has a Mk6 GTi with DSG and I hate driving it.

The dealer I use said that they sell 4-5 R's for every GTi they sell so maybe it is just around the West Midlands that they sell so well.

I'm not clear what the point of your post is other than to make the follwing points:

You have a manual mk7 GTI - great.  Although you seem to have misplaced it, and can't remember what colour it is.
Your wife has a DSG mk6 GTI which you don't like driving - ok.  Hopefully she does like it as it's her car.
Mk7 R's are common and outsell the 7GTI in the Midlands and most likely everywhere else - not in dispute and not of any concern to  me.

I'm actually pleased that the R's prevelance has led to the GTI becoming the rarer car, and reinstated it's exclusivity to an extent.  I'm a huge fan the VW GTI and it's heritage, and anything that reinforces it's place in the hot hatch arena and history is a very good thing IMO.

The R being more common does not bother me in the slightest.  It may be a popular choice and there be lots around, but it is not common to me, it is a great car and I'm am thrilled every day I drive it.  I'm very glad I bought it.

You like your GTI; I like my R.  I don't like the R Estate.

Anything to add?

The point of my post is that you seem to assume I have a Mk7 GTi which you confirmed in your post I have quoted here.

Now just to be clear because you seem to have a problem understanding it, I do not have a Mk7 Golf GTi or ever have had one. So please when you make your sweeping statements like the one you made earlier   [R's are common, thanks for reminding us again, as you GTI owner's seem to feel the need to on a daily basis, lol. :rolleyes: ]

I have ordered a MK7 GTD estate for the new reg and my wife may be going to order a Clubsport if we get the right spec here in the UK and if not then she is going to get an R

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 25 January 2016, 12:24

Quote from: Mk7-GTD on 25 January 2016, 11:59

The point of my post is that you seem to assume I have a Mk7 GTi which you confirmed in your post I have quoted here.

Now just to be clear because you seem to have a problem understanding it, I do not have a Mk7 Golf GTi or ever have had one. So please when you make your sweeping statements like the one you made earlier   [R's are common, thanks for reminding us again, as you GTI owner's seem to feel the need to on a daily basis, lol. :rolleyes: ]

I have ordered a MK7 GTD estate for the new reg and my wife may be going to order a Clubsport if we get the right spec here in the UK and if not then she is going to get an R

My apologies - I have incorrectly stated you have a GTI in my last post, missing that particular point of sarcasm in your previous posts.  Nice to see the motto of the forum is alive and well. - good on you.  :laugh: I also incorrectly inferred it in the post previous to that.   It doesn't make any difference to my 'sweeping statement' though that R owners are constantly reminded on here that it is a common car, and was a tongue in cheek comment which you seem incapable of recognising.     
 
You have a GTD hence your username.  I feel much better knowing that now, but it makes absolutely no difference to the fact that I do not like the R Estate. 

Why does it bother you so much? I'm a stranger on a forum who happens to have an opinion on a matter (the R Estate) you disagree strongly with, which is hardly surprising as it is your intention to get one. Difference of opinion - it happens, get over it.  Makes for a vibrant forum.  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 25 January 2016, 17:10

Quote from: Booth11 on 24 January 2016, 19:58

Quote from: Mk7-GTD on 24 January 2016, 11:12

You haven't seen an R estate yet? Where we are moving to in a few months in Stratford Upon Avon there are 6 R's on the road and two of them are estates. Personally I much prefer the estate to the hatchback. I am biased though as I almost always prefer estates over their saloon/hatch models. For every GTi I see I see 3 or 4 R's, they are everywhere around here. I was at my dealers last week and they had 5 new ones waiting to go out. They are like the Focus ST of VW

You say a hot hatch should never be an estate. It isn't, it is a hot estate and saying it is ugly is a bit much although I'm sure you meant in your view. If I was getting an R I wouldn't get an estate but that is down to the estate only available with the DSG gearbox.

VW could have put LED lights on the rear of the estate though.

Haha!  Yes that's just my view on the R estate, who else's view would it be?  R's are common, thanks for reminding us again, as you GTI owner's seem to feel the need to on a daily basis, lol. :rolleyes:

No I haven't seen an R Estate in the flesh, but then there aren't many R hatches, or GTi's round my way either (I must live in the Bermuda Triangle for R's  :whistle:).  But the R Estate - whether not a hot hatch estate or a hot estate, it's proportionally wrong, it is the hatch with a box added on.  There's much better looking estates out there. I've yet to see a photo, taken at any angle, which makes the R estate look good. Why?  Because it doesn't.  IMO.

Get off the fence Rebecca, do you like the estate or not?  :laugh:

I completely agree with you, proportionally it looks wrong, but hey, different strokes. Even the interior load dimensions are a bit odd. I had a look at a normal Golf Estate recently and while the boot is deep (obviously), it is quite narrow. I think if you really need a big load lugging estate, the Golf is not the answer - you need a Passat sized wagon - IMO.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: phope on 25 January 2016, 17:18

A local dealer is selling their demo R estate for £30k - I'm not sure about the styling personally - maybe it's just the red

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y223/phope1/12509056_998504100188687_4822454405697785009_n_zpsul0mmmi0.jpg)

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y223/phope1/1540_998504043522026_2260415554840881523_n_zpsmxgyumib.jpg)

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y223/phope1/12524083_998504096855354_9136509242682569237_n_zpso0dq0mgn.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 25 January 2016, 17:49

Quote from: phope on 25 January 2016, 17:18

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y223/phope1/12509056_998504100188687_4822454405697785009_n_zpsul0mmmi0.jpg)

Oooooo, I like that. It's just a pity about the rear lights.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: AndyG on 25 January 2016, 18:07

I don't get the estate either.Ok in black if your a funeral director.Much prefer that red golf in the third picture peeking behind that Passat.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mk7-GTD on 25 January 2016, 18:10

Quote from: Booth11 on 25 January 2016, 12:24

Quote from: Mk7-GTD on 25 January 2016, 11:59

The point of my post is that you seem to assume I have a Mk7 GTi which you confirmed in your post I have quoted here.

Now just to be clear because you seem to have a problem understanding it, I do not have a Mk7 Golf GTi or ever have had one. So please when you make your sweeping statements like the one you made earlier   [R's are common, thanks for reminding us again, as you GTI owner's seem to feel the need to on a daily basis, lol. :rolleyes: ]

I have ordered a MK7 GTD estate for the new reg and my wife may be going to order a Clubsport if we get the right spec here in the UK and if not then she is going to get an R

My apologies - I have incorrectly stated you have a GTI in my last post, missing that particular point of sarcasm in your previous posts.  Nice to see the motto of the forum is alive and well. - good on you.  :laugh: I also incorrectly inferred it in the post previous to that.   It doesn't make any difference to my 'sweeping statement' though that R owners are constantly reminded on here that it is a common car, and was a tongue in cheek comment which you seem incapable of recognising.     
 
You have a GTD hence your username.  I feel much better knowing that now, but it makes absolutely no difference to the fact that I do not like the R Estate. 

Why does it bother you so much? I'm a stranger on a forum who happens to have an opinion on a matter (the R Estate) you disagree strongly with, which is hardly surprising as it is your intention to get one. Difference of opinion - it happens, get over it.  Makes for a vibrant forum.  :cool:

Okay maybe it is a problem with English you have? Where did you get the impression that I have a GTD or that I'm getting an R estate.

Can I suggest you maybe read posts twice(or more) to help you get what I said.

For what it's worth what bothers me is people assuming(wrongly) that they know what I drive!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 25 January 2016, 18:27

My sincerest apologies. I did completely misread your post. Must be having a bad day. Maybe a trip to the opticians is in order.

I hope you enjoy your Mk7 GTD Estate when you get it and your wife whatever she ultimately gets, if indeed it turns out to be a Clubsport or R.

Are you now satisfied I am correctly informed of what you drive?  I hope this makes you feel better.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 25 January 2016, 18:46

Quote from: JoeGTI on 25 January 2016, 17:10

Get off the fence Rebecca, do you like the estate or not?  :laugh:

I completely agree with you, proportionally it looks wrong, but hey, different strokes. Even the interior load dimensions are a bit odd. I had a look at a normal Golf Estate recently and while the boot is deep (obviously), it is quite narrow. I think if you really need a big load lugging estate, the Golf is not the answer - you need a Passat sized wagon - IMO.

I think it might be better if I got on the fence Joe. :laugh:  After I've been to get a pair of glasses that is, which may have prevented me from uncharacteristically misreading posts and causing immense upset to others!

But no, I won't sit on the fence. IMO there is something 'off' about the R Estate and I'm sure it's to do with it having the same wheelbase of the hatch which makes the proportions look all wrong.  If I was in the market for an estate, and I did look a while back when my other half was thinking off getting one, it would not be an R Estate.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 25 January 2016, 18:48

Quote from: dubber36 on 25 January 2016, 17:49

Quote from: phope on 25 January 2016, 17:18

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y223/phope1/12509056_998504100188687_4822454405697785009_n_zpsul0mmmi0.jpg)

Oooooo, I like that. It's just a pity about the rear lights.

You only like it because it's red.  :tongue:  Rear lights are poor on the R Estate.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 25 January 2016, 19:02

I think people think the estate is a bit 'daddy cool', what it is in fact is 'daddy, daddy cool' i.e. just like Boney M and uncool

Proportions are wrong on this car with the wheel base the Seat looks the same, some how the Octavia pulls it off better

If you want a cool estate Audi of BMW for me, if you want a proper estate Passat all the way

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 25 January 2016, 19:14

Quote from: wigit on 25 January 2016, 19:02

I think people think the estate is a bit 'daddy cool', what it is in fact is 'daddy, daddy cool' i.e. just like Boney M and uncool

Proportions are wrong on this car with the wheel base the Seat looks the same, some how the Octavia pulls it off better

If you want a cool estate Audi of BMW for me, if you want a proper estate Passat all the way

When I was looking around for an Estate (not needed now) I looked at the Octavia Estate and agree with you, it does somehow pull it off, where others Golf included, fail.  Passat or Audi Estate would have been my choice but HWMBO was being tight with the cash and refused to play.  Then he saw the Amarok and was smitten - cost suddenly went out the window.  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mk7-GTD on 25 January 2016, 19:23

Quote from: Booth11 on 25 January 2016, 18:27

My sincerest apologies. I did completely misread your post. Must be having a bad day. Maybe a trip to the opticians is in order.

I hope you enjoy your Mk7 GTD Estate when you get it and your wife whatever she ultimately gets, if indeed it turns out to be a Clubsport or R.

Are you now satisfied I am correctly informed of what you drive?  I hope this makes you feel better.

No need to apologise, just a need to read!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 25 January 2016, 19:34

Quote from: Mk7-GTD on 25 January 2016, 19:23

Quote from: Booth11 on 25 January 2016, 18:27

My sincerest apologies. I did completely misread your post. Must be having a bad day. Maybe a trip to the opticians is in order.

I hope you enjoy your Mk7 GTD Estate when you get it and your wife whatever she ultimately gets, if indeed it turns out to be a Clubsport or R.

Are you now satisfied I am correctly informed of what you drive?  I hope this makes you feel better.

No need to apologise, just a need to read!

I read a great deal and usually very accurately, but we all make mistakes (maybe you don't?), and as a result you (or your car) had the misfortune to be the subject of my error, but I do not see the need to get so uptight and affronted about it.   

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 26 January 2016, 08:17

Quote from: wigit on 25 January 2016, 19:02

I think people think the estate is a bit 'daddy cool', what it is in fact is 'daddy, daddy cool' i.e. just like Boney M and uncool

Proportions are wrong on this car with the wheel base the Seat looks the same, some how the Octavia pulls it off better

If you want a cool estate Audi of BMW for me, if you want a proper estate Passat all the way

Is it really cool to have to think about what other people might think may me cool? Does it really matter?

When all is said and done, it's still a useful tool that sneaks under the radar.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 26 January 2016, 08:51

It's the over hang at the back that's out of proportion. Not as bad as a Honda accord tourer but nearly  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mk7-GTD on 26 January 2016, 10:10

Quote from: Booth11 on 25 January 2016, 19:34

Quote from: Mk7-GTD on 25 January 2016, 19:23

Quote from: Booth11 on 25 January 2016, 18:27

My sincerest apologies. I did completely misread your post. Must be having a bad day. Maybe a trip to the opticians is in order.

I hope you enjoy your Mk7 GTD Estate when you get it and your wife whatever she ultimately gets, if indeed it turns out to be a Clubsport or R.

Are you now satisfied I am correctly informed of what you drive?  I hope this makes you feel better.

No need to apologise, just a need to read!

I read a great deal and usually very accurately, but we all make mistakes (maybe you don't?), and as a result you (or your car) had the misfortune to be the subject of my error, but I do not see the need to get so uptight and affronted about it.   

From your recent posts it would seem that you are the one that is getting uptight about people pointing out that the car you have is 'very popular' amongst VW buyers. If it makes you feel better I don't see many black R's  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 26 January 2016, 12:39

Jeez fella. Anyone would think you were the female one here... having to have the last word. :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 26 January 2016, 12:46

some serious handbags at dawn going off on this thread  :whistle:

Anyway, back in the real world, I mustve hit a kerb over the weekend unknowingly, so £85 later, I now look like this for the next two days...

(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/73ED2AC5-2219-4AA3-914D-0AC4B5EB68CC_zpsfnibqazq.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/73ED2AC5-2219-4AA3-914D-0AC4B5EB68CC_zpsfnibqazq.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 26 January 2016, 12:53

Spent ages this morning cleaning dog sh!t off the pedals, mats etc.  :angry:

Unknowingly stepped in a big pile of it on a site meeting and only became aware as I wash driving back when the smell overcame me.  Now need to drive with all the windows open to rid the smell!   :sick:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 26 January 2016, 13:00

Quote from: Booth11 on 26 January 2016, 12:53

Spent ages this morning cleaning dog sh!t off the pedals, mats etc.  :angry:

Unknowingly stepped in a big pile of it on a site meeting and only became aware as I wash driving back when the smell overcame me.  Now need to drive with all the windows open to rid the smell!   :sick:

Beware the dog egg !!  :laugh: :angry: :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 26 January 2016, 13:29

Quote from: JB GTI on 26 January 2016, 13:00

Quote from: Booth11 on 26 January 2016, 12:53

Spent ages this morning cleaning dog sh!t off the pedals, mats etc.  :angry:

Unknowingly stepped in a big pile of it on a site meeting and only became aware as I wash driving back when the smell overcame me.  Now need to drive with all the windows open to rid the smell!   :sick:

Beware the dog egg !!  :laugh: :angry: :laugh:

I know! Pesky mutt. :angry: :angry:  It's only the second time it's ever happened (once in the mk6) and I've only just got over the trauma of the first time. :grin:   

Even though I've cleaned everything in sight and the offending boots have been banished elsewhere to be soaked, the smell is in my nostrils and will be with me for the rest of the day.  Note to self to get a back up Gliptone Leather freshener.  They smell divine - lovely leathery new car smell, better than the dog egg.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Gliptone-Fresheners-Leather-Freshener-Fragrance/dp/B00DOTIPE2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1453814717&sr=8-1&keywords=gliptone+air+freshener-

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 26 January 2016, 14:01

That's nothing!
Yesterday whilst reeling in 100m of hosepipe at work, I realised that the hose had dragged through a fresh dog sh!t.
The result, dog sh!t on both hands!
I've not eaten since :sad:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 26 January 2016, 14:27

Bleach.... oh hang on that's for bodies not dog eggs ;-)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: AndyG on 26 January 2016, 14:51

I'm sure I saw Mk7-GTD walking his dog on that site earlier.
Hope they are not the new mats.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 26 January 2016, 14:55

Quote from: dubber36 on 26 January 2016, 08:17

Is it really cool to have to think about what other people might think may me cool? Does it really matter?

When all is said and done, it's still a useful tool that sneaks under the radar.

All subjective and i didn't realise I wasn't allowed to share an opinion, design background and can't help myself

My flippant use of the them cool i admit was based superficially on the aesthetics of the R estate and not its engineering, it for me exaggerates the bits i do not like on the normal R, front, skirts and rear bumper, the GTD  estate for me is the better looking beast

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 26 January 2016, 15:00

Quote from: Booth11 on 26 January 2016, 12:53

Spent ages this morning cleaning dog sh!t off the pedals, mats etc.  :angry:

Unknowingly stepped in a big pile of it on a site meeting and only became aware as I wash driving back when the smell overcame me.  Now need to drive with all the windows open to rid the smell!   :sick:

I have to admit i always change any site boots before entering into the vehicle given instances like this and ensure I have a couple of bags

I would be gutted and those mats looked oh so special

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 26 January 2016, 15:58

Ordered the B3 ST2 paddles and a solitary Sport Pilot Cup 2 for a track day in February

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 26 January 2016, 16:11

Quote from: AndyG on 26 January 2016, 14:51

I'm sure I saw Mk7-GTD walking his dog on that site earlier.
Hope they are not the new mats.

 :grin:

I'd be lying if that hadn't crossed my mind.  :laugh:

Quote from: wigit on 26 January 2016, 15:00

I have to admit i always change any site boots before entering into the vehicle given instances like this and ensure I have a couple of bags

I would be gutted and those mats looked oh so special

It's ok, the posh mats are untainted, my winter ones went back in after my little footrest photoshoot the other day.  :laugh:  Phew!

Normally I'm the same as you wigit - change my site boots first - but today I was in normal footwear as the thing I went to look at is visible from a tarmac footpath, but then I noticed something else (unlawful land grab) that prompted an unplanned crawl up a muddy bank through brambles, scrub (and the unseen dog crap), to fully investigate (would've gone back to get my boots but the car was parked well away).  And the result was a shed load of dog crap on my boots and hands all scratched to pieces - the things I do because I get paid for it.  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 26 January 2016, 16:19

Do you have a link to Jimmy Choo site boots? :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 26 January 2016, 16:41

It has to be said, this thread stinks!


My commiserations to those afflicted.
Both pretty horrific stories!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 26 January 2016, 17:54

Quote from: wigit on 26 January 2016, 15:58

Ordered the B3 ST2 paddles and a solitary Sport Pilot Cup 2 for a track day in February

 :cool:  Which finish did you/mrs w, go for?

Quote from: kalimon on 26 January 2016, 16:19

Do you have a link to Jimmy Choo site boots? :smiley:

No.  I can't afford (or walk in) Jimmy Choo's because I spend all my money on a stupid car.  :laugh:

Quote from: Exonian on 26 January 2016, 16:41

It has to be said, this thread stinks!

My commiserations to those afflicted.
Both pretty horrific stories!

Sorry for lowering the smell of this thread. :embarrassed:  :laugh:

Scratch and Sniff forum option anyone?   :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 26 January 2016, 18:03

I went black anodised as did not want them shiny, the B3 seemed a sensible size, the others looked a bit OTT

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 26 January 2016, 22:10

Quote from: wigit on 26 January 2016, 18:03

I went black anodised as did not want them shiny, the B3 seemed a sensible size, the others looked a bit OTT

Nice.  I think the black look good, still very oem.  The B1's are too long for my liking, and the B2's too squared off.  B3's - not as obtrusive but perfectly functional and stylish. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: golfhappy on 27 January 2016, 20:53

The car went into Falkland Performance today and they reset the bluefin and wait for it, downloaded the original map, uploaded it to Superchips who tweaked it and downloaded it to the bluefin and it was uploaded to the car! the question is, are they downloading or uploading? :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 27 January 2016, 20:57

Quote from: Booth11 on 26 January 2016, 22:10

Quote from: wigit on 26 January 2016, 18:03

I went black anodised as did not want them shiny, the B3 seemed a sensible size, the others looked a bit OTT

Nice.  I think the black look good, still very oem.  The B1's are too long for my liking, and the B2's too squared off.  B3's - not as obtrusive but perfectly functional and stylish.

I am just worried the wife wants a set for hers as then i have to confess how much they were

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 27 January 2016, 21:45

Quote from: wigit on 27 January 2016, 20:57

Quote from: Booth11 on 26 January 2016, 22:10

Quote from: wigit on 26 January 2016, 18:03

I went black anodised as did not want them shiny, the B3 seemed a sensible size, the others looked a bit OTT

Nice.  I think the black look good, still very oem.  The B1's are too long for my liking, and the B2's too squared off.  B3's - not as obtrusive but perfectly functional and stylish.

I am just worried the wife wants a set for hers as then i have to confess how much they were

It's not just us women that lie about how much things cost then. :grin:

When she sees them on yours, she will be seduced and the cost will become irrelevant. :wink:

My other half has no idea of half the stuff I bought for my car - mind you I have paid for it all myself, so he has no say in the matter, lol.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 27 January 2016, 21:54

when your wife has the same car no point in being economical with the truth as i will end up subsidising her mods

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: remlapeel on 28 January 2016, 00:24

I refitted my sound actuator, it's been disconnected for 3-4 months but felt I wanted a bit of drama in my drive, real or not......it's loud!!!!! And I kinda like it lol

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 28 January 2016, 09:23

Quote from: wigit on 27 January 2016, 21:54

when your wife has the same car no point in being economical with the truth as i will end up subsidising her mods

It's a mod worth subsidising.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 28 January 2016, 09:29

Quote from: remlapeel on 28 January 2016, 00:24

I refitted my sound actuator, it's been disconnected for 3-4 months but felt I wanted a bit of drama in my drive, real or not......it's loud!!!!! And I kinda like it lol

Haha, I love this post!

Same here-ish.  I've had mine turned to it's quietest (which MIB2 lets you do) for 3 months.  But couple weeks ago, turned it back up as decided I needed a bit of fake noise.  Sod hearing the music and the dash vibrating, am loving the sound!!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Talk-torque on 28 January 2016, 09:31

Quote from: wigit on 26 January 2016, 15:58

Ordered the B3 ST2 paddles and a solitary Sport Pilot Cup 2 for a track day in February

Got a link to where you ordered your paddles, please? Looking at the various options for extensions and nothing else looks worth fitting, once I'd seen ST2's offerings.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 28 January 2016, 09:51

Quote from: Talk-torque on 28 January 2016, 09:31

Quote from: wigit on 26 January 2016, 15:58

Ordered the B3 ST2 paddles and a solitary Sport Pilot Cup 2 for a track day in February

Got a link to where you ordered your paddles, please? Looking at the various options for extensions and nothing else looks worth fitting, once I'd seen ST2's offerings.

http://www.s2tpp.com/VW.html

Ludicrously priced when shipping taken in but know a few who rate these

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 28 January 2016, 11:23

Quote from: wigit on 28 January 2016, 09:51

Quote from: Talk-torque on 28 January 2016, 09:31

Quote from: wigit on 26 January 2016, 15:58

Ordered the B3 ST2 paddles and a solitary Sport Pilot Cup 2 for a track day in February

Got a link to where you ordered your paddles, please? Looking at the various options for extensions and nothing else looks worth fitting, once I'd seen ST2's offerings.

http://www.s2tpp.com/VW.html

Ludicrously priced when shipping taken in but know a few who rate these

Prices are crazy, but the quality is really excellent. Worth it IMO, and lovely to use, perfectly proportioned. I got mine on a group buy on the other forum so paid $60 less which was a bonus.  Delivery from US was very quick, just a few days!

They are a doddle to fit, but here's a quick photo guide I did http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=276214.0

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Talk-torque on 28 January 2016, 13:57

Thanks guys. Yes, loads of money! $40 odd for shipping! Going to wait for my car to land and see how I get on with the standard kit. Can't see me fitting anything else though, especially those huge red monstrosities one of the members on the other forum has fitted! Remind me of the weeping modded Golf from VW ads of a few years ago.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 28 January 2016, 14:10

Quote from: Talk-torque on 28 January 2016, 13:57

Thanks guys. Yes, loads of money! $40 odd for shipping! Going to wait for my car to land and see how I get on with the standard kit. Can't see me fitting anything else though, especially those huge red monstrosities one of the members on the other forum has fitted! Remind me of the weeping modded Golf from VW ads of a few years ago.

I think it is a good move to wait till you have the car.  If you decide to go for a set of S2T paddles, there's numerous choices of sytle (3) and finish, and you need to have the car before you can properly decide.

The pics on the website really do not do the paddles justice.  It's only when you see them in the flesh you see the weighty quality, good ergonomics and how tactile they are. Different designs will suit different driving styles.  The B1 seems to be prefered by those who like to use a 10-2 hand position as they are longer. Too long for my liking and not overly keen on the curviness of them.  The B2 I find too angular with its squared off ends design.  The B3 is perfect combination - shortest of the 3 designs with a more vertical position rather than sweeping inwards.  Best mod I've done, despite the price.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 28 January 2016, 14:21

Bit of fun really but today I activated the WLAN on my 2013 GTD with Nav Pro (MIB I), with the standard (i.e. non premium) phone kit. No real use for it yet, just did it as I could. Thanks have to go to a chap from the Netherlands user name - Chillout on VWVortex, as it was he who probed and unlocked it.

Like I said no real use for it at the moment, but have streamed music from my Ipad to it via WLAN and it worked perfectly (by setting up a UPnp server on the Ipad first).Chillout is currently looking into seeing if its possible to get the unit to use on-line services like googlemaps etc. We shall see.

Images here

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1617/24669030335_11a08300fc_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DzVege)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1614/24373478260_0f88ea411d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/D8NrVN)

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(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1672/24301333619_1d003f781b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/D2qFQF)

Above playing from my ipad wirelessly.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 31 January 2016, 11:31

Fitted a flexible boot liner today. 

Genuine VW Mk7 hatch liner bought from eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221500646373?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Fits perfectly, really snug with no gaps at all - should catch the dirt and mud nicely.  It's extremely lightweight so will be easy to fold in on itself for removal to shake out all the dirt. Don't know why I didn't get one for my last car!

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1522/24632590581_f0fb1e204a_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DwGsZB)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1458/24699902906_977338eb63_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DCDsAW)

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 31 January 2016, 14:41

Very nice. Decent price too.
What do VW charge for it ?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 31 January 2016, 15:45

Nice.  The Audi dealer we got the A1 from flung one in when we picked up the car.
Great to keep the boot clean but I felt it made a small space even smaller and a bit of a pain when you were needing in under the boot floor. Not that that happens often though.
Certainly makes the boot area look better.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: spider62 on 31 January 2016, 15:47

They are a great bit of kit and do keep the boot free from dirt etc.

I got mine direct from the dealer about 6 months ago for £50 inc VAT.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 31 January 2016, 17:26

First thing I bought when I picked up my Mk7. Wouldn't be without it  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 31 January 2016, 18:25

Load liner looks very smart. Don't need one myself though, nothing dirty EVER goes in the boot of my cars. That's why my OH has a car :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 31 January 2016, 20:05

Quote from: kalimon on 31 January 2016, 14:41

Very nice. Decent price too.
What do VW charge for it ?

On the VW website it looks to be £65 so the ebay price is good and it's genuine VW.

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1712/24345720729_1c1a23d99d_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/D6mbzF)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 31 January 2016, 20:15

Quote from: p3asa on 31 January 2016, 15:45

Nice.  The Audi dealer we got the A1 from flung one in when we picked up the car.
Great to keep the boot clean but I felt it made a small space even smaller and a bit of a pain when you were needing in under the boot floor. Not that that happens often though.
Certainly makes the boot area look better.

I don't feel it makes the boot any smaller, actually think it makes it look bigger but that's just an illusion. I don't go under the boot floor very often, but seems easy enough to whip out  :-)

Quote from: spider62 on 31 January 2016, 15:47

They are a great bit of kit and do keep the boot free from dirt etc.

I got mine direct from the dealer about 6 months ago for £50 inc VAT.

The same one looks to be £65 on the VW Accessories section of the website so eBay price is good.  :smiley:

Quote from: JB GTI on 31 January 2016, 17:26

First thing I bought when I picked up my Mk7. Wouldn't be without it  :wink:

Apart from the colour, I think your R and my R might be interchangeable.  Ah, but you need some paddle shifters..... :wink:

Quote from: Watts on 31 January 2016, 18:25

Load liner looks very smart. Don't need one myself though, nothing dirty EVER goes in the boot of my cars. That's why my OH has a car :wink:

Haha!  For the really dirty jobs we have the BEAST (Amarok), but I do have to carry a fair bit of work kit in mine and make regular visits to dirty sites so the boot takes a bit of a battering.

The liner is very light weight so I'll just peel it out from time to time, shake off the loose muck, wipe it down with a damp cloth and slip it back into place.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: peterdoherty on 03 February 2016, 19:37

Washed and admiring how the Gloss It Ceramic Coating looks after 4 months
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Got a new start/stop button fitted under warranty as it was starting to peel.
Also new MIBI screen fitted to try and resolve the issue of screen freezing and stations changing channels randomly on cold mornings!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 03 February 2016, 21:15

Quote from: JB GTI on 31 January 2016, 17:26

First thing I bought when I picked up my Mk7. Wouldn't be without it  :wink:

Apart from the colour, I think your R and my R might be interchangeable.  Ah, but you need some paddle shifters..... :wink:

Lol  :laugh:
Still think the S2T B3's are too Bloody expensive for what they are but "IF" I was to go for them I think I would go for the polished clear anodised (Silver) as I think there are enough little bits of silver on the steering wheel to carry it off quite well  :smiley: :smug:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 03 February 2016, 22:40

Quote from: JB GTI on 03 February 2016, 21:15

Quote from: JB GTI on 31 January 2016, 17:26

First thing I bought when I picked up my Mk7. Wouldn't be without it  :wink:

Apart from the colour, I think your R and my R might be interchangeable.  Ah, but you need some paddle shifters..... :wink:

Lol  :laugh:
Still think the S2T B3's are too Bloody expensive for what they are but "IF" I was to go for them I think I would go for the polished clear anodised (Silver) as I think there are enough little bits of silver on the steering wheel to carry it off quite well  :smiley: :smug:

You mean you don't like my polished black ones!  :cry: :cry: :grin:

I agree, clear silver will look good and better for Lapiz.  I think that's the beauty of the interior though that actually pretty much any of the paddles would go well.

I'll take your "IF" as a "WHEN"  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 04 February 2016, 07:23

Quote from: Booth11 on 03 February 2016, 22:40

Quote from: JB GTI on 03 February 2016, 21:15

Quote from: JB GTI on 31 January 2016, 17:26

First thing I bought when I picked up my Mk7. Wouldn't be without it  :wink:

Apart from the colour, I think your R and my R might be interchangeable.  Ah, but you need some paddle shifters..... :wink:

Lol  :laugh:
Still think the S2T B3's are too Bloody expensive for what they are but "IF" I was to go for them I think I would go for the polished clear anodised (Silver) as I think there are enough little bits of silver on the steering wheel to carry it off quite well  :smiley: :smug:

You mean you don't like my polished black ones!  :cry: :cry: :grin:

I agree, clear silver will look good and better for Lapiz.  I think that's the beauty of the interior though that actually pretty much any of the paddles would go well.

I'll take your "IF" as a "WHEN"  :laugh:

Now now... Who said anything about not liking your polished black paddles  :tongue:

And as for the " IF as a WHEN" comment............we'll see  :whistle: :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 04 February 2016, 09:15

Quote from: JB GTI on 04 February 2016, 07:23

Now now... Who said anything about not liking your polished black paddles  :tongue:

I like them, that's all that counts.  :laugh:

Quote from: JB GTI on 04 February 2016, 07:23

And as for the " IF as a WHEN" comment............we'll see  :whistle: :whistle:

 :whistle: :whistle: :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sokkia on 04 February 2016, 15:33

Took it for a works outing up to the top of Summit on the West Yorkshire/Lancs border to look at Tunnel Shafts. Not very interesting and very wet and windy. The car is now particularly dirty but enjoyed the change of scenery and the A roads, great fun.  :smiley:

(http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r632/sokkia23/20160204_102824_zpsfengg9fo.jpg) (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/sokkia23/media/20160204_102824_zpsfengg9fo.jpg.html)
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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 04 February 2016, 16:50

Gave mine a much needed wash due to a lorry throwing mud at it and its blue, no photos but looks great on the black pro race 1.2s with newly fitted R centre caps

Map being put back on tomorrow so all set for Pistonheads SS at BMW HQ where I will be inspecting the latest purchase

Fitted the paddles from S2T, it takes longer to read the how to than actually do it

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: simonjj on 04 February 2016, 17:06

New wheels..
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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 04 February 2016, 17:37

are those neuspeed wheels?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: simonjj on 04 February 2016, 17:38

Yes, 19" RSE10

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 04 February 2016, 17:57

Quote from: wigit on 04 February 2016, 16:50

Gave mine a much needed wash due to a lorry throwing mud at it and its blue, no photos but looks great on the black pro race 1.2s with newly fitted R centre caps

Map being put back on tomorrow so all set for Pistonheads SS at BMW HQ where I will be inspecting the latest purchase

Fitted the paddles from S2T, it takes longer to read the how to than actually do it

Took longer to write it than do it too. :grin:

I really think we need to see some pics of your R wigit with it's new wheels (how many sets is that now?) and centre caps.  Don't deny us, pretty please......

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Chillout on 04 February 2016, 19:25

Quote from: Sootchucker on 28 January 2016, 14:21

Bit of fun really but today I activated the WLAN on my 2013 GTD with Nav Pro (MIB I), with the standard (i.e. non premium) phone kit. No real use for it yet, just did it as I could. Thanks have to go to a chap from the Netherlands user name - Chillout on VWVortex, as it was he who probed and unlocked it.

 :cool:
Let's hope we'll be able to turn it into a WLAN Client soon!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 04 February 2016, 22:01

Quote from: simonjj on 04 February 2016, 17:38

Yes, 19" RSE10

Great wheel and a rare sight, i have been toying with a set but as it involves dealing Awesome looking unlikely

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 05 February 2016, 19:47

Snow foamed with Valet Pro PH Neutral
3 bucket wash using Autoglym Bodywork Shampoo and Conditioner
WoWo Lambswool Mitt
Dried with WoWo plush drying towel  and awkward bits blown away with Metro Vac Sidekick
Base coat sealant Jeffs Werkstat Prime followed by two coats of Dodo Juice Blue Velvet Pro
Meguiars Endurance Gel on the tyres.
Not taking it out as it started raining as soon as I had finished  :angry:

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/image_zpspf5o1vb3.jpeg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/image_zpspf5o1vb3.jpeg.html)

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 05 February 2016, 20:33

Quote from: JB GTI on 05 February 2016, 19:47

Snow foamed with Valet Pro PH Neutral
3 bucket wash using Autoglym Bodywork Shampoo and Conditioner
WoWo Lambswool Mitt
Dried with WoWo plush drying towel  and awkward bits blown away with Metro Vac Sidekick
Base coat sealant Jeffs Werkstat Prime followed by two coats of Dodo Juice Blue Velvet Pro
Meguiars Endurance Gel on the tyres.
Not taking it out as it started raining as soon as I had finished  :angry:

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/image_zpspf5o1vb3.jpeg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/image_zpspf5o1vb3.jpeg.html)

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Holy cow, that's shiny. :shocked: You have exceeded your usual very high standards. Superb work.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Bungleaio on 05 February 2016, 20:42

That really is a top quality shine!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 05 February 2016, 20:44

That looks stunning, really need to dig the prets out

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 07 February 2016, 14:39

Quote from: Booth11 on 04 February 2016, 17:57

I really think we need to see some pics of your R wigit with it's new wheels (how many sets is that now?) and centre caps.  Don't deny us, pretty please......

Took the R to Pistonheads Sunday Service at BMW HQ so thought I'd take a few pics of the R

(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/wigit71/RUR/IMG_8052_zps27cxrwig.jpg)

(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/wigit71/RUR/IMG_8056_zpsdnw9zn7q.jpg)

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Great morning as M2 was there an got to sit in it and hear it and BMW are inviting me back to see their white one with performance add ons which was jolly decent of them

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 07 February 2016, 15:37

Noticed you've got 18's on your R.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 07 February 2016, 15:41

Quote from: wigit on 07 February 2016, 14:39

Quote from: Booth11 on 04 February 2016, 17:57

I really think we need to see some pics of your R wigit with it's new wheels (how many sets is that now?) and centre caps.  Don't deny us, pretty please......

Took the R to Pistonheads Sunday Service at BMW HQ so thought I'd take a few pics of the R

(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/wigit71/RUR/IMG_8052_zps27cxrwig.jpg)

(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/wigit71/RUR/IMG_8056_zpsdnw9zn7q.jpg)

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Great morning as M2 was there an got to sit in it and hear it and BMW are inviting me back to see their white one with performance add ons which was jolly decent of them

Great pics wigit.  Always love seeing pics of cars at events, instead of just sitting on someone's driveway, lol.  :whistle:

R looks really good on the Team Dynamics wheels - very purposeful.  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 07 February 2016, 15:51

Quote from: kalimon on 07 February 2016, 15:37

Noticed you've got 18's on your R.

The 18s are shod in proper rubber, the 19s on Bridgestones look better than they drive

Quote from: Booth11 on 07 February 2016, 15:41

Great pics wigit.  Always love seeing pics of cars at events, instead of just sitting on someone's driveway, lol.  :whistle:

R looks really good on the Team Dynamics wheels - very purposeful.  :cool:

48 miles of A and B roads this morning at 7:30am with the DSG in manual, S2Ts feel great when they warm up, a bit like the Cup2s which are entertaining when cold

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: J400uk on 07 February 2016, 16:46

Bumped into damainmkv (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=27518)'s GTD at the Pistonheads Sunday Service (sorry the picture has come out so poorly!)
(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x267/J400uk/20160207_083728031_iOS_zpslfbavfsp.jpg)

Then hit the 15,000 mile mark when I got home! Not bad going in just under 8 months and nothing really to report, still loving the car  :smiley:
(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x267/J400uk/EE39A7DC-A22F-4F94-B702-325D8389206E_zpsuqurbbjb.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 07 February 2016, 16:48

I spotted the brace of GTDs, i was on the floor above

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: seabrook132 on 07 February 2016, 17:44

Was it a good event the Sunday Service? Planning to do at least one this year with a mate of mine but spaces were too limited to get to BMW. Never been before so just wondering if you'd recommend?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mk7-GTD on 07 February 2016, 19:12

The 18s are shod in proper rubber, the 19s on Bridgestones look better than they drive

48 miles of A and B roads this morning at 7:30am with the DSG in manual, S2Ts feel great when they warm up, a bit like the Cup2s which are entertaining when cold
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I have Cup 2s(19") on my CC and love them. They will be going on my GTD when I get it.

Have you ever noticed how little the antilock brakes needs to work under very heavy braking? I found a huge difference when I moved from Conti 5s to the Cup 2

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 07 February 2016, 19:25

Quote from: Mk7-GTD on 07 February 2016, 19:12

Have you ever noticed how little the antilock brakes needs to work under very heavy braking? I found a huge difference when I moved from Conti 5s to the Cup 2

Since I have upgraded the brakes the difference is noticeable between the Cup2s and SS, i've not tried the stock rims with bridgestones

I made a smilier comment on the R forum that its fine upgrading your brakes but worth looking at the tyres

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 11 February 2016, 23:26

Bought a few bits for it.

Pedal box (on loan from a member on VWROC)
Polishing LED light
New wax

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 11 February 2016, 23:32

Someone's been busy  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: simonjj on 12 February 2016, 16:44

.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 12 February 2016, 17:02

Nice. What tail pipes are those? Did you have to cut the other ones off?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: simonjj on 12 February 2016, 17:30

Quote from: p3asa on 12 February 2016, 17:02

Nice. What tail pipes are those? Did you have to cut the other ones off?

Chop, chop..
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New tailpipes welded to adaptors and narrow clamps used.
(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f229/PSi3/08302D5C-5DFA-4E08-AF55-7124BEC846FC_zpsutwvdpho.jpg) (http://s48.photobucket.com/user/PSi3/media/08302D5C-5DFA-4E08-AF55-7124BEC846FC_zpsutwvdpho.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 12 February 2016, 17:42

Gave it a quick 1 hour wash ready for a little trip oop north.

Before
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After
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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 12 February 2016, 17:50

You're shaming us all again Rebecca - mine hasn't been washed for 3 weeks and is minging.

Yours looks stunning now as usual.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 12 February 2016, 19:08

I'm sure you just keep posting the same pictures Rebecca

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 12 February 2016, 19:19

Quote from: Sootchucker on 12 February 2016, 17:50

You're shaming us all again Rebecca - mine hasn't been washed for 3 weeks and is minging.

Yours looks stunning now as usual.

Clean for a day only I suspect, as I've got a 250 mile drive to West Yorkshire tommorow.  And then it'll be driven in anger up and down the Pennines. Snake Pass beckons :evil:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 12 February 2016, 19:20

Quote from: kalimon on 12 February 2016, 19:08

I'm sure you just keep posting the same pictures Rebecca

Haha!  Sorry to disappoint Kalimon but photos taken today.  I only ever post up current photos to accompany detail g posts.  I'm no cheat!  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 12 February 2016, 19:22

Go on then, I believe you😀

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mk7-GTD on 12 February 2016, 19:22

Quote from: Booth11 on 12 February 2016, 17:42

Gave it a quick 1 hour wash ready for a little trip oop north.

As a matter of interest how long do you go between wax and sealant and how often do you wash it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 12 February 2016, 20:22

Quote from: Mk7-GTD on 12 February 2016, 19:22

Quote from: Booth11 on 12 February 2016, 17:42

Gave it a quick 1 hour wash ready for a little trip oop north.

As a matter of interest how long do you go between wax and sealant and how often do you wash it.

It depends on the time of year.  In spring/summer it normally gets washed every week, failing that, fortnightly.  In winter it gets washed every 2-3 weeks, although it went 5 weeks a couple months ago due to time constraints.

Routinely - sealing and waxing gets done approx every 3 months.  I might stick another coat of wax on after around 6 weeks if weather permits.  I do a lot of testing of various waxes/sealants though so if I'm doing a test then it will get dine especially for that purpose.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 12 February 2016, 20:27

Quote from: kalimon on 12 February 2016, 19:22

Go on then, I believe you😀

Photos date stamps are visible in Exif data in Flickr if you really doubt me. :tongue: :laugh:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/booth11

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 12 February 2016, 20:30

Quote from: simonjj on 12 February 2016, 16:44

New tail pipes fitted and gave it a good clean..
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Nice hacksaw work Simon :) looks good, is that a triple r splitter?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: simonjj on 12 February 2016, 21:16

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mk7-GTD on 12 February 2016, 21:27

Quote from: Booth11 on 12 February 2016, 20:22

Quote from: Mk7-GTD on 12 February 2016, 19:22

Quote from: Booth11 on 12 February 2016, 17:42

Gave it a quick 1 hour wash ready for a little trip oop north.

As a matter of interest how long do you go between wax and sealant and how often do you wash it.

It depends on the time of year.  In spring/summer it normally gets washed every week, failing that, fortnightly.  In winter it gets washed every 2-3 weeks, although it went 5 weeks a couple months ago due to time constraints.

Routinely - sealing and waxing gets done approx every 3 months.  I might stick another coat of wax on after around 6 weeks if weather permits.  I do a lot of testing of various waxes/sealants though so if I'm doing a test then it will get dine especially for that purpose.

Dam, in winter I wash my car once if not twice a week and in the summer at least once. I don't do a lot of miles, my CC has just over 20k on it and it is nearly 3 years old. I'm guessing you do a fair few miles a year?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 12 February 2016, 22:10

Quote from: Mk7-GTD on 12 February 2016, 21:27

Quote from: Booth11 on 12 February 2016, 20:22

Quote from: Mk7-GTD on 12 February 2016, 19:22

Quote from: Booth11 on 12 February 2016, 17:42

Gave it a quick 1 hour wash ready for a little trip oop north.

As a matter of interest how long do you go between wax and sealant and how often do you wash it.

It depends on the time of year.  In spring/summer it normally gets washed every week, failing that, fortnightly.  In winter it gets washed every 2-3 weeks, although it went 5 weeks a couple months ago due to time constraints.

Routinely - sealing and waxing gets done approx every 3 months.  I might stick another coat of wax on after around 6 weeks if weather permits.  I do a lot of testing of various waxes/sealants though so if I'm doing a test then it will get dine especially for that purpose.

Dam, in winter I wash my car once if not twice a week and in the summer at least once. I don't do a lot of miles, my CC has just over 20k on it and it is nearly 3 years old. I'm guessing you do a fair few miles a year?

I do average mileage - 10k a year/30k over 3 years.

Unless there's a very good reason, I don't wash it more than once a week. Increased contact = higher risk of swirls (even with the most careful technique), which are highly noticeable on a black car.  I polish my car approx twice a year to keep on top of swirls, but I am meticulous about careful washing/drying/waxing so in all honesty it never gets many swirls. My ideal is a weekly wash, but family, child and full time job sometimes means that it slips to fortnightly. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 12 February 2016, 23:07

Quote from: Booth11 on 12 February 2016, 22:10

Quote from: Mk7-GTD on 12 February 2016, 21:27

Quote from: Booth11 on 12 February 2016, 20:22

Quote from: Mk7-GTD on 12 February 2016, 19:22

Quote from: Booth11 on 12 February 2016, 17:42

Gave it a quick 1 hour wash ready for a little trip oop north.

As a matter of interest how long do you go between wax and sealant and how often do you wash it.

It depends on the time of year.  In spring/summer it normally gets washed every week, failing that, fortnightly.  In winter it gets washed every 2-3 weeks, although it went 5 weeks a couple months ago due to time constraints.

Routinely - sealing and waxing gets done approx every 3 months.  I might stick another coat of wax on after around 6 weeks if weather permits.  I do a lot of testing of various waxes/sealants though so if I'm doing a test then it will get dine especially for that purpose.

Dam, in winter I wash my car once if not twice a week and in the summer at least once. I don't do a lot of miles, my CC has just over 20k on it and it is nearly 3 years old. I'm guessing you do a fair few miles a year?

I do average mileage - 10k a year/30k over 3 years.

Unless there's a very good reason, I don't wash it more than once a week. Increased contact = higher risk of swirls (even with the most careful technique), which are highly noticeable on a black car.  I polish my car approx twice a year to keep on top of swirls, but I am meticulous about careful washing/drying/waxing so in all honesty it never gets many swirls. My ideal is a weekly wash, but family, child and full time job sometimes means that it slips to fortnightly.

I was behind a black R a few days ago on the road and the swirls on it were just horrendous. It looked terrible, just reminded me how dedicated you have to be to maintain a black car. My black TT used to drive me insane cause as much as I tried I just could not avoid the dreaded swirls and after 3.5yrs of ownership my dedication to keeping it immaculate started to dwindle.

There's no doubt a swirl free black car is by far the best colour but it's just too difficult to maintain

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snooze on 13 February 2016, 09:06

Nice looking car! Oooops should have quoted. That was for Simonjj. Wheels look gr8 against the blue.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 13 February 2016, 13:50

Quote from: Booth11 on 12 February 2016, 17:42

Gave it a quick 1 hour wash ready for a little trip oop north.

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Great work as ever Ms B.
Have a safe journey. I'll be interested to know what you'r MPG's are on a long run like that.

You'll be able to just swap the pics around and do a "before my trip" and "after my trip"  post with the clean car then the dirty car!

I'm heading off in the opposite direction in the country and heading further South and West either Sunday or Monday. My car preparations will include checking air and fluids but no cleaning. I've not cleaned it since October.  :cry:
Mind you I've barely done a few hundred miles since October.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 13 February 2016, 14:05

A quick wash indeed. A mornings work more like😀

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Cossieian on 13 February 2016, 15:44

Washed it :grin:
Found my first stonechip...right by the drivers handle :sick:

Bought another set of wheels to cheer myself up :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 13 February 2016, 16:07

Quote from: Cossieian on 13 February 2016, 15:44

Washed it :grin:
Found my first stonechip...right by the drivers handle :sick:

Bought another set of wheels to cheer myself up :laugh:

The first chip is always the worst!

The hallowed set of Pretorias at last?

Quote from: kalimon on 13 February 2016, 14:05

A quick wash indeed. A mornings work more like😀

Not when you've got half a million quid's worth of detailing equipment and the best products money can buy hidden under all the dirt!!!  :grin:
When a car is that well cared for it doesn't take much to get the dirt off and the deep shine restored.
Ms Booth and a few others on here put mere mortals like me to shame.
Getting my car clean in 55 minutes - now that would be a challenge!!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 13 February 2016, 16:09

Quote from: Cossieian on 13 February 2016, 15:44

Bought another set of wheels to cheer myself up :laugh:

Wow! More? Any pictures?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 13 February 2016, 16:13

Quote from: Cossieian on 13 February 2016, 15:44

Washed it :grin:
Found my first stonechip...right by the drivers handle :sick:

Bought another set of wheels to cheer myself up :laugh:

Got your prets eventually then?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Cossieian on 13 February 2016, 16:21

Quote from: Exonian on 13 February 2016, 16:07

Quote from: Cossieian on 13 February 2016, 15:44

Washed it :grin:
Found my first stonechip...right by the drivers handle :sick:

Bought another set of wheels to cheer myself up :laugh:

The first chip is always the worst!

The hallowed set of Pretorias at last?

Quote from: kalimon on 13 February 2016, 14:05

A quick wash indeed. A mornings work more like😀

Not when you've got half a million quid's worth of detailing equipment and the best products money can buy hidden under all the dirt!!!  :grin:
When a car is that well cared for it doesn't take much to get the dirt off and the deep shine restored.
Ms Booth and a few others on here put mere mortals like me to shame.
Getting my car clean in 55 minutes - now that would be a challenge!!!

I agree, having good products on your car is well worth it.
I paid quite a bit of money to get my car ceramic coated in December as I was told it would make washing a doddle.....well in simple terms it just hasn't lived up to expectations :sad:

Seriously considering getting it removed and going back to a good old fashioned wax :shocked:.

PS yes prets at last mate :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Cossieian on 13 February 2016, 16:23

Quote from: Watts on 13 February 2016, 16:09

Quote from: Cossieian on 13 February 2016, 15:44

Bought another set of wheels to cheer myself up :laugh:

Wow! More? Any pictures?

Pics will come eventually dude as per usual :smiley:

Gonna need to book that holiday to LA now to apologise to the wife for spending more money :evil:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 13 February 2016, 16:54

Quote from: CraigW on 12 February 2016, 23:07

I was behind a black R a few days ago on the road and the swirls on it were just horrendous. It looked terrible, just reminded me how dedicated you have to be to maintain a black car. My black TT used to drive me insane cause as much as I tried I just could not avoid the dreaded swirls and after 3.5yrs of ownership my dedication to keeping it immaculate started to dwindle.
There's no doubt a swirl free black car is by far the best colour but it's just too difficult to maintain

I cringe when I see black cars looking like you describe. But I have to admit the reason I got into detailing was because I was guilty of having a car that bad once upon at time. Year's ago when I traded in a previous black car, I looked back and it and saw it in all it's swirly glory and felt utter shame at the state of it.  And from that day forth I decreed to look after my cars!  But black is not for everyone, it does take effort if you like a clean car.

Quote from: kalimon on 13 February 2016, 14:05

A quick wash indeed. A mornings work more like😀

I call 55 minutes a quick wash.  Don't you? :wink:  And that included double snow foam stage, polishing tailpipes and dressing tyres. Limited time is no excuse for cutting corners on the detail. :laugh:

Quote from: Exonian on 13 February 2016, 16:07

Not when you've got half a million quid's worth of detailing equipment and the best products money can buy hidden under all the dirt!!!  :grin:
When a car is that well cared for it doesn't take much to get the dirt off and the deep shine restored.
Ms Booth and a few others on here put mere mortals like me to shame.
Getting my car clean in 55 minutes - now that would be a challenge!!!

A million quids worth of detailing gear helps but it's useless in the wrong hands. Prep and technique is everything.  :nerd:

The secret to it is SNOW FOAM, it's power is not to be underestimated.  In winter I snow foam twice and by the time that's been jet washed off the car is 70% clean  before the 2/3 bucket wash commences.

If I lived anywhere near to you I would gladly accept the challenge of restoring your white goods to perfection. :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 13 February 2016, 17:10

Quote from: Cossieian on 13 February 2016, 16:21

I agree, having good products on your car is well worth it.
I paid quite a bit of money to get my car ceramic coated in December as I was told it would make washing a doddle.....well in simple terms it just hasn't lived up to expectations :sad:

Seriously considering getting it removed and going back to a good old fashioned wax :shocked:.

PS yes prets at last mate :grin:

Ian, Prets at last!  Congratulations  :smiley: :cool: :cool: :cool:  Can't wait to see them on, but as you say you'd better spend some time and money smoozing Mrs C first. 

Stone chip :sad:  It is awful finding the first one.  I've got on on my bonnet along with a peculiar scratch that will be polished out in the next month.  Such is life!

I had a ceramic coating on my second Mk5 GTI and it was complete rubbish.  That's why I never bothered with the Mk6 and decided to do it all myself using just sealant and wax protection and it's was a million times better.  I know coatings have moved on since them and some extol the virtues of stuff like Gtechniq Exo, but I am not remotely tempted by it.  Wax may be currently out of fashion, and sneered at by some, but I have yet to see anything coating wise to make me jump ship. Whilst they may offer 9-12 months of protection (which may be perfect for some), for me they simply do not match up in terms of finish - only wax can give you a certain look.  And not having anything to do with my car for that long (apart from wash it) would drive me nuts.  :laugh:

If you do decide to polish off the coating (or whatever is required to remove it) and go the wax route, I don't think you would be disappointed.  What coating did you have on it? - some can only be removed by wet sanding. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 13 February 2016, 17:24

Quote from: Exonian on 13 February 2016, 13:50

Great work as ever Ms B.
Have a safe journey. I'll be interested to know what you'r MPG's are on a long run like that.

You'll be able to just swap the pics around and do a "before my trip" and "after my trip"  post with the clean car then the dirty car!

I'm heading off in the opposite direction in the country and heading further South and West either Sunday or Monday. My car preparations will include checking air and fluids but no cleaning. I've not cleaned it since October.  :cry:
Mind you I've barely done a few hundred miles since October.

Haha, yeah I'll just swap the pics round.  :grin:

I did the pre-journey checks too. Coolant check - ok; oil level check - ok, tyres topped up with air - done. The garage has a new air machine which costs double the price of the old one.  Yesterday, unaware of this (no indication of price on the machine) I put my usual 50p in and started with the first tyre, and watched, at first bemused then slightly alarmed, as it let air of the tyre until it got down to 30psi??? :huh:  Panicking that I would be left with a nice set of flat tyres I ventured into the garage shop to see if there was a problem with the machine, only to be informed that it was now £1. I've never been so relieved to ripped off in my life.  :grin: 

I'd tell you my trip MPG if I'd remembered to reset the trip computer. :embarrassed:  Must remember to do it properly on the way back.  But even taking into account that the stats include a few days of the crap city traffic, my long term mpg has jumped from 21.9 to 26.7mpg. So somewhere in the lower mid 30's for the 250 mile trip.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 13 February 2016, 17:42

Drove it to West Yorkshire.

First longish trip in the R and what a relaxed drive.  It really is a superb all rounder. :cool: And now for a week of fun on some good driving roads with some decent hills and stunning scenery.  Road surfaces up here put the Kent roads to shame - I've encountered only 1 pothole so far, a marked contrast to the 1 every 10 feet back at home.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 13 February 2016, 18:15

Quote from: Booth11 on 13 February 2016, 17:42

Drove it to West Yorkshire.

First longish trip in the R and what a relaxed drive.  It really is a superb all rounder. :cool: And now for a week of fun on some good driving roads with some decent hills and stunning scenery.  Road surfaces up here put the Kent roads to shame - I've encountered only 1 pothole so far, a marked contrast to the 1 every 10 feet back at home.

I love it around West Yorkshire, such rugged beauty in both the landscape and the architecture. What part are you in? Not jealous at all  :whistle: I could really do with a good pint of Tim Taylors Landlord right now :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 13 February 2016, 20:06

Quote from: Watts on 13 February 2016, 18:15

Quote from: Booth11 on 13 February 2016, 17:42

Drove it to West Yorkshire.

First longish trip in the R and what a relaxed drive.  It really is a superb all rounder. :cool: And now for a week of fun on some good driving roads with some decent hills and stunning scenery.  Road surfaces up here put the Kent roads to shame - I've encountered only 1 pothole so far, a marked contrast to the 1 every 10 feet back at home.

I love it around West Yorkshire, such rugged beauty in both the landscape and the architecture. What part are you in? Not jealous at all  :whistle: I could really do with a good pint of Tim Taylors Landlord right now :smiley:

I'm up here visiting my folks who live in Almondbury (near Huddersfield) but we always stay in rented cottage a few miles away (can't put up being cooped up with my Mum and Dad for a whole week, haha, plus I have my daughter and sister in tow).  I come from round here (born in Halifax) so it's my home county.

The roads are fantastic and the landscape - well it's coming home for me.  I come up here to have a good drive as much as visiting family.  There will be a few good days out this week and they will be partly decided by the drive.

I've lived in many places in UK but nothing beats the hills of home (except possibly the West Country - Bath).  I've lived in Kent for yonks but have no affinity with the place at all - pretty in parts but oh so flat by comparison.     

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Daz2411 on 13 February 2016, 21:27

Going to tackle my car cleaning tomorrow as good weather is forecast. Can anyone recommend some good products for snow foam? Wax? Alloy cleaner and any thing else that seems to bring out good results.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Diehammer on 13 February 2016, 21:59

Finally applied Gtechniq I1 Smart Fabric to the interior and thanks to those that warned me to do it on a good day because it is really stinking. How long does an application protect for?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 13 February 2016, 23:02

Quote from: Booth11 on 13 February 2016, 16:54

Prep and technique is everything.  :nerd:

The secret to it is SNOW FOAM, it's power is not to be underestimated.  In winter I snow foam twice and by the time that's been jet washed off the car is 70% clean  before the 2/3 bucket wash commences.

If I lived anywhere near to you I would gladly accept the challenge of restoring your white goods to perfection. :smiley:

The prep and technique was what I was getting at. Once a new car has been prepared as well as yours the dirt can't have too much to stick to!

Is snow foam really that good?
For years I've seen detailer show off their snow foam pics and I've always been very sceptical.
I've lost count of the amount of "miracle" products that I've seen come and go over the years with people almost forbidden to question them for fear of the wrath of the Internet! Snake oil and all that.

Once upon a time long before my hair gained its expensive silver tinge I had a part time job in a garage whilst I was at college studying electronics.
"Get a job in electronics boy, it's the future"
"It sounds boring" (and it was)
So off I went to seek my fortune in electronics only to find all the decent jobs had pissed off to the Far East by the time is taken my exams. Yeah, thanks oh sage like careers advisors.

Anyway, where was I? Oh yes.
In the garage we had a diesel powered heated pressure washer with seriously serious chemicals to use.
Even that (despite my boss's misguided claims) on full pelt didn't shift much road grime. In fact it could strip paint and chrome better then a layer of mud.

Henceforth I've always been a bit sceptical of snow foam.

Like DSG, I'd love to be convinced I was wrong.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 13 February 2016, 23:33

Quote from: Daz2411 on 13 February 2016, 21:27

Going to tackle my car cleaning tomorrow as good weather is forecast. Can anyone recommend some good products for snow foam? Wax? Alloy cleaner and any thing else that seems to bring out good results.

Take a browse through the detailing section.  My 2p's worth of advice and product recommendations in this recent thread.

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=276784.msg2529250#msg2529250

 :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 13 February 2016, 23:37

Quote from: Booth11 on 13 February 2016, 23:33

Quote from: Daz2411 on 13 February 2016, 21:27

Going to tackle my car cleaning tomorrow as good weather is forecast. Can anyone recommend some good products for snow foam? Wax? Alloy cleaner and any thing else that seems to bring out good results.

Take a browse through the detailing section.  My 2p's worth of advice and product recommendations in this recent thread.

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=276784.msg2529250#msg2529250

 :smiley:

Ideal reading for this time of night too!

Zzzzzzzzzzzzz

Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

 :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 13 February 2016, 23:53

Quote from: Exonian on 13 February 2016, 23:02

Quote from: Booth11 on 13 February 2016, 16:54

Prep and technique is everything.  :nerd:

The secret to it is SNOW FOAM, it's power is not to be underestimated.  In winter I snow foam twice and by the time that's been jet washed off the car is 70% clean  before the 2/3 bucket wash commences.

If I lived anywhere near to you I would gladly accept the challenge of restoring your white goods to perfection. :smiley:

The prep and technique was what I was getting at. Once a new car has been prepared as well as yours the dirt can't have too much to stick to!

Is snow foam really that good?
For years I've seen detailer show off their snow foam pics and I've always been very sceptical.
I've lost count of the amount of "miracle" products that I've seen come and go over the years with people almost forbidden to question them for fear of the wrath of the Internet! Snake oil and all that.

Once upon a time long before my hair gained its expensive silver tinge I had a part time job in a garage whilst I was at college studying electronics.
"Get a job in electronics boy, it's the future"
"It sounds boring" (and it was)
So off I went to seek my fortune in electronics only to find all the decent jobs had pissed off to the Far East by the time is taken my exams. Yeah, thanks oh sage like careers advisors.

Anyway, where was I? Oh yes.
In the garage we had a diesel powered heated pressure washer with seriously serious chemicals to use.
Even that (despite my boss's misguided claims) on full pelt didn't shift much road grime. In fact it could strip paint and chrome better then a layer of mud.

Henceforth I've always been a bit sceptical of snow foam.

Like DSG, I'd love to be convinced I was wrong.

Well you can be as sceptical as you like but IMO a good snow foam (with proper lance) works wonders if done properly.  I may never convince you of either that or DSG but it doesn't matter because it's what works for the individual in question that counts.  However here's some pics from a recent wash that demonstrates the result a good snow foam can achieve.  The final pic shows the car after snow foaming, but BEFORE the 2 bucket wash.  Pretty good demonstration of just how much dirt can be shifted with a decent snow foam and lance and with minimal contact, before a mitt is laid on the car. And yes the child (my own) who wrote on the boot got a severe (not really) telling off, lol.


Car at start
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(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/701/23479560269_84761547dc_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/BLNTfD)
 
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5823/23740356792_c2856bc836_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/CaRwYq)


Car after double snow foam ONLY, and BEFORE 2 bucket wash - double snow foam got a fair amount of dirt of and looked like this after just jet washing the foam off.
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/596/23572677140_53297cfb37_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/BV38DW)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 13 February 2016, 23:57

I'm sorry you find my posts so sleep inducing :-(

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 14 February 2016, 00:02

Quote from: Booth11 on 13 February 2016, 20:06

Quote from: Watts on 13 February 2016, 18:15

Quote from: Booth11 on 13 February 2016, 17:42

Drove it to West Yorkshire.

First longish trip in the R and what a relaxed drive.  It really is a superb all rounder. :cool: And now for a week of fun on some good driving roads with some decent hills and stunning scenery.  Road surfaces up here put the Kent roads to shame - I've encountered only 1 pothole so far, a marked contrast to the 1 every 10 feet back at home.

I love it around West Yorkshire, such rugged beauty in both the landscape and the architecture. What part are you in? Not jealous at all  :whistle: I could really do with a good pint of Tim Taylors Landlord right now :smiley:

I'm up here visiting my folks who live in Almondbury (near Huddersfield) but always stay in rented cottage on a farm in Holmfirth (can't put up being cooped up with my Mum and Dad for a whole week, haha, plus I have my daughter and sister in tow).  I come from round here (born in Halifax) so it's my home county.

The roads are fantastic and the landscape - well it's coming home for me.  I come up here to have a good drive as much as visiting family.  There will be a few good days out this week and they will be partly decided by the drive.

I've lived in many places in UK but nothing beats the hills of home (except possibly the West Country - Bath).  I've lived in Kent for yonks but have no affinity with the place at all - pretty in parts but oh so flat by comparison.   

Don't know that area, we go to Haworth and have been doing so most years for a couple of decades. Absolutely love it, the moors, the pubs, the history and the friendly locals. We are considering moving here at some point. Although I'd probably double in size quite quickly :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 14 February 2016, 00:12

Quote from: Booth11 on 13 February 2016, 23:57

I'm sorry you find my posts so sleep inducing :-(

You know I'm only jesting  :kiss:  :kiss:   :kiss:

And you know I have a pathological dislike of detailing threads as a) they put me to shame as a reformed Ex OCD cleaning freak and b) they're usually dull as hell to read involving just a long list of products (that send me to sleep). I will admit to liking the photos though.
That's what's great about Instagram - lots of photos and less anal lists of products.
For example a detailer (any detailer) feels obliged to mention the number of buckets used instead of saying "I gave it a wash".
Yes, we all know you use multiple buckets and you won't be condemned for not counting them!
(I do use multiple buckets too, I will admit this one time only!)

But seriously, thanks for posting the before and after above Ms B.
Case proven. I'm sold.
The writing in the grime gave me shivers though!!!  :shocked:

I'm all for the minimal contact wash and would rather drive a very dirty car than have it cleaned when there's danger of grit contamination. And unfortunately where I live...  :cry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 14 February 2016, 00:38

Quote from: Exonian on 14 February 2016, 00:12

Quote from: Booth11 on 13 February 2016, 23:57

I'm sorry you find my posts so sleep inducing :-(

You know I'm only jesting  :kiss:  :kiss:   :kiss:

And you know I have a pathological dislike of detailing threads as a) they put me to shame as a reformed Ex OCD cleaning freak and b) they're usually dull as hell to read involving just a long list of products (that send me to sleep). I will admit to liking the photos though.
That's what's great about Instagram - lots of photos and less anal lists of products.
For example a detailer (any detailer) feels obliged to mention the number of buckets used instead of saying "I gave it a wash".
Yes, we all know you use multiple buckets and you won't be condemned for not counting them!
(I do use multiple buckets too, I will admit this one time only!)

But seriously, thanks for posting the before and after above Ms B.
Case proven. I'm sold.
The writing in the grime gave me shivers though!!!  :shocked:

I'm all for the minimal contact wash and would rather drive a very dirty car than have it cleaned when there's danger of grit contamination. And unfortunately where I live...  :cry:

I get your point about Instagram (I'm not on it), BUT, for those seeking out advice on detailing (yes those dull creatures exist), a bunch of pics is next to useless on their own, whereas, I'm afraid to say, anal lists are useful, as are descriptive methods (1, 2, 3, 4 or however many buckets you want or don't want) and demonstrative pictures to accompany the boring stuff. 

Tell me did you only like to look at the pictures in a book as a child?  Might explain it.  :tongue: :kiss:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 14 February 2016, 07:14

Quote from: Booth11 on 14 February 2016, 00:38

Quote from: Exonian on 14 February 2016, 00:12

Quote from: Booth11 on 13 February 2016, 23:57

I'm sorry you find my posts so sleep inducing :-(

You know I'm only jesting  :kiss:  :kiss:   :kiss:

And you know I have a pathological dislike of detailing threads as a) they put me to shame as a reformed Ex OCD cleaning freak and b) they're usually dull as hell to read involving just a long list of products (that send me to sleep). I will admit to liking the photos though.
That's what's great about Instagram - lots of photos and less anal lists of products.
For example a detailer (any detailer) feels obliged to mention the number of buckets used instead of saying "I gave it a wash".
Yes, we all know you use multiple buckets and you won't be condemned for not counting them!
(I do use multiple buckets too, I will admit this one time only!)

But seriously, thanks for posting the before and after above Ms B.
Case proven. I'm sold.
The writing in the grime gave me shivers though!!!  :shocked:

I'm all for the minimal contact wash and would rather drive a very dirty car than have it cleaned when there's danger of grit contamination. And unfortunately where I live...  :cry:

I get your point about Instagram (I'm not on it), BUT, for those seeking out advice on detailing (yes those dull creatures exist), a bunch of pics is next to useless on their own, whereas, I'm afraid to say, anal lists are useful, as are descriptive methods (1, 2, 3, 4 or however many buckets you want or don't want) and demonstrative pictures to accompany the boring stuff. 

Tell me did you only like to look at the pictures in a book as a child?  Might explain it.  :tongue: :kiss:

Indeed I did, but I am proud to announce I've upgraded to Ladybird books now.
In fact this is my latest acquisition:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Works-Husband-Ladybirds-Grown-Ups/dp/0718183568
(An actual present from my "darling" wife)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 14 February 2016, 07:31

Quote from: Booth11 on 14 February 2016, 00:38

Quote from: Exonian on 14 February 2016, 00:12

Quote from: Booth11 on 13 February 2016, 23:57

I'm sorry you find my posts so sleep inducing :-(

You know I'm only jesting  :kiss:  :kiss:   :kiss:

And you know I have a pathological dislike of detailing threads as a) they put me to shame as a reformed Ex OCD cleaning freak and b) they're usually dull as hell to read involving just a long list of products (that send me to sleep). I will admit to liking the photos though.
That's what's great about Instagram - lots of photos and less anal lists of products.
For example a detailer (any detailer) feels obliged to mention the number of buckets used instead of saying "I gave it a wash".
Yes, we all know you use multiple buckets and you won't be condemned for not counting them!
(I do use multiple buckets too, I will admit this one time only!)

But seriously, thanks for posting the before and after above Ms B.
Case proven. I'm sold.
The writing in the grime gave me shivers though!!!  :shocked:

I'm all for the minimal contact wash and would rather drive a very dirty car than have it cleaned when there's danger of grit contamination. And unfortunately where I live...  :cry:

I get your point about Instagram (I'm not on it), BUT, for those seeking out advice on detailing (yes those dull creatures exist), a bunch of pics is next to useless on their own, whereas, I'm afraid to say, anal lists are useful, as are descriptive methods (1, 2, 3, 4 or however many buckets you want or don't want) and demonstrative pictures to accompany the boring stuff. 

Well this is just peachy. Now I'm being branded as DULL for taking a passing interest in car detailing :cry:
Only joking of course, I already knew I was a boring tw*t  :laugh:

Tell me did you only like to look at the pictures in a book as a child?  Might explain it.  :tongue: :kiss:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 14 February 2016, 08:22

Quote from: kalimon on 14 February 2016, 07:31

Quote from: Booth11 on 14 February 2016, 00:38

Quote from: Exonian on 14 February 2016, 00:12

Quote from: Booth11 on 13 February 2016, 23:57

I'm sorry you find my posts so sleep inducing :-(

You know I'm only jesting  :kiss:  :kiss:   :kiss:

And you know I have a pathological dislike of detailing threads as a) they put me to shame as a reformed Ex OCD cleaning freak and b) they're usually dull as hell to read involving just a long list of products (that send me to sleep). I will admit to liking the photos though.
That's what's great about Instagram - lots of photos and less anal lists of products.
For example a detailer (any detailer) feels obliged to mention the number of buckets used instead of saying "I gave it a wash".
Yes, we all know you use multiple buckets and you won't be condemned for not counting them!
(I do use multiple buckets too, I will admit this one time only!)

But seriously, thanks for posting the before and after above Ms B.
Case proven. I'm sold.
The writing in the grime gave me shivers though!!!  :shocked:

I'm all for the minimal contact wash and would rather drive a very dirty car than have it cleaned when there's danger of grit contamination. And unfortunately where I live...  :cry:

I get your point about Instagram (I'm not on it), BUT, for those seeking out advice on detailing (yes those dull creatures exist), a bunch of pics is next to useless on their own, whereas, I'm afraid to say, anal lists are useful, as are descriptive methods (1, 2, 3, 4 or however many buckets you want or don't want) and demonstrative pictures to accompany the boring stuff. 

Tell me did you only like to look at the pictures in a book as a child?  Might explain it.  :tongue: :kiss:

Well this is just peachy. Now I'm being branded as DULL for taking a passing interest in car detailing :cry:
Only joking of course, I already knew I was a boring tw*t  :laugh:

I'm considering renaming the Detailing Section, the "Boring Tw*t Section".  Any objections?  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 14 February 2016, 09:35

It gets my vote👍

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Cossieian on 14 February 2016, 10:17

Went for a spin to check out the competition :shocked:

(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj186/mccanno1/Golf%20R/image.jpg1_12.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/mccanno1/media/Golf%20R/image.jpg1_12.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: barrym381 on 14 February 2016, 10:19

Quote from: Cossieian on 14 February 2016, 10:17

Went for a spin to check out the competition :shocked:

(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj186/mccanno1/Golf%20R/image.jpg1_12.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/mccanno1/media/Golf%20R/image.jpg1_12.jpg.html)

did you try the rs3 while there  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Cossieian on 14 February 2016, 10:26

Quote from: barrym381 on 14 February 2016, 10:19

Quote from: Cossieian on 14 February 2016, 10:17

Went for a spin to check out the competition :shocked:

(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj186/mccanno1/Golf%20R/image.jpg1_12.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/mccanno1/media/Golf%20R/image.jpg1_12.jpg.html)

did you try the rs3 while there  :smiley:

They were closed mate :cry:

I priced one up, and with the option I'd like would be close to £47k :sick:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: barrym381 on 14 February 2016, 10:31

they are nice and go like stink but as you said 47k is mental for an a3  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Cossieian on 14 February 2016, 10:50

Quote from: barrym381 on 14 February 2016, 10:31

they are nice and go like stink but as you said 47k is mental for an a3  :smiley:

Plus, even if the were cheaper I still don't think I'd have one, I'm one of these people who thinks sporty hatches should be 3 door only :embarrassed:
Apologies to anyone with a 5 door Golf I mean no disrespect, each to their own and all that :smiley:

Also stopped by BMW on the way home, now I'm no BMW fan at all BUT the M4 is seriously tempting me :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: barrym381 on 14 February 2016, 11:09

Quote from: Cossieian on 14 February 2016, 10:50

Quote from: barrym381 on 14 February 2016, 10:31

they are nice and go like stink but as you said 47k is mental for an a3  :smiley:

Plus, even if the were cheaper I still don't think I'd have one, I'm one of these people who thinks sporty hatches should be 3 door only :embarrassed:
Apologies to anyone with a 5 door Golf I mean no disrespect, each to their own and all that :smiley:

Also stopped by BMW on the way home, now I'm no BMW fan at all BUT the M4 is seriously tempting me :laugh:

well that's nice too not surprised your keen on it  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 14 February 2016, 12:56

Cossie them wheels look perfect mate. Suit the TR so well.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 14 February 2016, 13:40

I've tried the snow foam a few times. I was underwhelmed tbh. Sure, the snowy effect on the car looks cool for 5 minutes but I found it didn't help the actual process an awful lot. If anything it made the job slower, a hell of a lot messier and more cumbersome. I'm unlikely to bother with it again.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 14 February 2016, 15:38

Went out and gave the R a proper drive yesterday, had tickets for Wales v Scotland so went cross country from Oxford thought the Cotswolds and over to Ross on Wye before heading down to Abergavenny but using the B4521 instead on the A40, B4521 is one of the best sections of roads I have driven in a long time, went over the Heads of the Valleys but snow and Pilot Sport Cup 2s meant I wasn't feeling brave driving over my favourite road through the Beacons

My parking paranoia kicked in but was joined by a lovely NB PP GTI in Cardiff, return journey was a more routine motorway affair

(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/wigit71/RUR/12715627_10153435511912602_7856118552294275984_n_zpskum6f7gm.jpg)

(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/wigit71/RUR/12670563_10153436176987602_4988623363195211274_n_zpsi50zlyoh.jpg)

On a mix of A and B roads the R never fails to impress, even in the wet car can still put its power down and only struggles out of low speed corners, loved the DSG in manual mode on the drive, would a manual have been so engaging? jury will always be out
 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 14 February 2016, 15:44

Clean on Friday, dirty on Sunday, but forget snow foam -  finally a taste of the real stuff.  After 2 years without - snow at last,!!!  Even if I did have to drive 250 miles to find it.  :cool:

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1588/24727581810_ae56389708_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DF6jzq)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1482/24392008114_e6c433a43a_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Darqd3)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1584/24395749763_ac9aec4437_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DaLAte)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1545/24654981359_9243b8868b_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DyFdZv)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1520/24392003584_c06125e485_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DaroRW)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: chris1h on 14 February 2016, 16:07

we had the same poor snow in north east... didnt last long and soon melted! should have went slightly in land! think there was a good layer over the weekend! could have tried the 4 motion!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 14 February 2016, 16:32

Quote from: chris1h on 14 February 2016, 16:07

we had the same poor snow in north east... didnt last long and soon melted! should have went slightly in land! think there was a good layer over the weekend! could have tried the 4 motion!

Yeah it's stopped now and all gone but after 2 years without seeing any, it was better than nothing!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 14 February 2016, 16:49

Looking great! (And your R!).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 14 February 2016, 18:33

Great pics as ever Ms B, especially the one with the house and lamp. That lamp and house would make a great backdrop with the light on and a touch of mist or indeed snow. Very Narnia!
Love the scenery shots too.

And I also like Andy W's shot of the Golf(s) in the car park. The drive to Wales sounds idyllic on the route you took.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 14 February 2016, 18:37

Quote from: Cossieian on 14 February 2016, 10:17

Went for a spin to check out the competition :shocked:

(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj186/mccanno1/Golf%20R/image.jpg1_12.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/mccanno1/media/Golf%20R/image.jpg1_12.jpg.html)

On the subject of great shots - the new Pretorias will have their work cut out to upstage those alloys, they look so good.

(I also love the blue on the Audi next to the sign)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mk7-GTD on 14 February 2016, 18:51

Quote from: Exonian on 14 February 2016, 18:37

Quote from: Cossieian on 14 February 2016, 10:17

Went for a spin to check out the competition :shocked:

On the subject of great shots - the new Pretorias will have their work cut out to upstage those alloys, they look so good.

(I also love the blue on the Audi next to the sign)

Sprint blue, personal I preferred the old Nogaro blue.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mrparkuk on 14 February 2016, 19:12

Quote from: KyleB on 14 February 2016, 12:56

Cossie them wheels look perfect mate. Suit the TR so well.

What are those wheels? They look superb! Think a half term spend is on the cards.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 14 February 2016, 20:08

Them wheels are the dogs!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Cossieian on 14 February 2016, 21:01

Quote from: Mrparkuk on 14 February 2016, 19:12

Quote from: KyleB on 14 February 2016, 12:56

Cossie them wheels look perfect mate. Suit the TR so well.

What are those wheels? They look superb! Think a half term spend is on the cards.

Thanks dude, they are Ispiri ISR8 in Satin Black.
Funny I wasn't keen on them when I first put them on, but now I really quite like them.
My wife actually requested me to put the BBS wheels on today as she's not keen on the Ispiris............it didn't happen lol :wink:

Some more pics for ya :smiley:
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj186/mccanno1/Golf%20R/image.jpg3_3.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/mccanno1/media/Golf%20R/image.jpg3_3.jpg.html)
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj186/mccanno1/Golf%20R/image.jpg2_6.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/mccanno1/media/Golf%20R/image.jpg2_6.jpg.html)
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj186/mccanno1/Golf%20R/image.jpg2_7.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/mccanno1/media/Golf%20R/image.jpg2_7.jpg.html)
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj186/mccanno1/Golf%20R/image.jpg1_13.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/mccanno1/media/Golf%20R/image.jpg1_13.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: simonjj on 14 February 2016, 21:16

Very nice, wheels / car colour combination looks great

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 16 February 2016, 17:14

Is the car lowered at all Cossieian?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Cossieian on 16 February 2016, 21:38

Quote from: KyleB on 16 February 2016, 17:14

Is the car lowered at all Cossieian?

No Kyle all standard apart from the wheels :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Diehammer on 18 February 2016, 11:50

managed to get the aero drag eco tip warning up as i accelerated down a slip road with the window down. Keep meaning to disable them but thought that was quite cool.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 18 February 2016, 13:38

Took it (and the family) for a nice drive over the Moors. Excuse crappy iPhone pics.

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1570/25107346115_80fec58216_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EfDHgR)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1443/25081011636_a2766d24b8_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EdjJX7)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1708/24811733310_4cabab19d5_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DNwBTm)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1643/25107341825_c92db24740_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EfDFZT)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1684/24480492983_85c94be8f3_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DifVFe)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1628/24739667499_20c99bd6ca_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DGagen)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 18 February 2016, 14:15

Stunning, beautiful weather too. Must get myself a trip booked up soon.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gorocco on 18 February 2016, 14:25

Very nice. Reinforced my opinion on the black. Actually, in a bit of shock seeing a stretch of road without potholes.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: AndyG on 18 February 2016, 15:16

1st pic my favourite,it looks lowered.A bit more grime and you'll be able to post on the  dirty car thread.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 18 February 2016, 18:40

Quote from: Gorocco on 18 February 2016, 14:25

Very nice. Reinforced my opinion on the black. Actually, in a bit of shock seeing a stretch of road without potholes.

Condition of the roads up where I am staying is generally pretty good compared to east Kent roads which are truly terrible.

Back down to pothole city tomorrow.  :sad:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Garhan on 18 February 2016, 20:39

This is my first post ever on a forum.
I contacted Lockwood about six week's ago,regarding availability of sill protectors for the MK7 R.
They asked if there was any demand for them,so I sent them a few link's,and they said they would make them.
They came on the market today,and look very nice.
They also really liked the pictures on this thread of Booth11's car,said it looked like professional pictures. :grin
Then a man called Steve from Lockwood emailled to ask if I new you as,they would like to use your pic's on there site.
Why don't you give them a call?there may be some freebies involved.
Just thought I would let you know, as I have been following this site for years,what a great bunch on here.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Cossieian on 18 February 2016, 20:41

Fantastic Pics Becs, I'm very very impressed..think I stared at them for a good few minutes :cool: :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 18 February 2016, 21:15

Quote from: Garhan on 18 February 2016, 20:39

This is my first post ever on a forum.
I contacted Lockwood about six week's ago,regarding availability of sill protectors for the MK7 R.
They asked if there was any demand for them,so I sent them a few link's,and they said they would make them.
They came on the market today,and look very nice.
They also really liked the pictures on this thread of Booth11's car,said it looked like professional pictures. :grin
Then a man called Steve from Lockwood emailled to ask if I new you as,they would like to use your pic's on there site.
Why don't you give them a call?there may be some freebies involved.
Just thought I would let you know, as I have been following this site for years,what a great bunch on here.

Hi Garhan

Firstly, welcome to the forum Garhan.  :smiley:

Secondly, many thanks for letting us know that Lockwood R sill protectors are now available for the R, that is GREAT news!  And very well done to you for pursuing it with the company. Great work! 

There will be a lot of R owners interested in knowing these are now on sale and so I have just posted this info on VWROC forum to let members on here know. I don't know if you are a member on that forum or not, assume you have an R yourself?

Thanks for letting me know about their interest in my pics.  Definitely interested and I will contact them.  Perhaps you'd be kind enough to let Steve from Lockwood know I'll be in touch soon.

Bec  :smiley:
 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 18 February 2016, 21:19

Quote from: Cossieian on 18 February 2016, 20:41

Fantastic Pics Becs, I'm very very impressed..think I stared at them for a good few minutes :cool: :grin:

Lol.  I may have got carried away with too many pics.  But you know the saying 'more is more'. :grin:

Actually they are pretty poor as pics go as only had my iPhone with me, but had to suffice, the scenery was calling me, lol!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 18 February 2016, 22:14

Quote from: Watts on 18 February 2016, 14:15

Stunning, beautiful weather too. Must get myself a trip booked up soon.  :smiley:

Get yourself up to Scotland. The scenery is far better  :grin:

(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx40/CraigW_01/Mobile%20Uploads/22446A83-0CA0-4C2D-9C1C-2E7F5DD252B1.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/CraigW_01/media/Mobile%20Uploads/22446A83-0CA0-4C2D-9C1C-2E7F5DD252B1.jpg.html)

(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx40/CraigW_01/Mobile%20Uploads/33C952E1-0544-43AE-ABD7-E09774FBFC4D.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/CraigW_01/media/Mobile%20Uploads/33C952E1-0544-43AE-ABD7-E09774FBFC4D.jpg.html)

(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx40/CraigW_01/Mobile%20Uploads/677FFC34-58D9-4246-954B-DFA9F8BEF3D6.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/CraigW_01/media/Mobile%20Uploads/677FFC34-58D9-4246-954B-DFA9F8BEF3D6.jpg.html)

(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx40/CraigW_01/Mobile%20Uploads/D9DD3298-16AF-48BE-8064-FEDD917AC948.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/CraigW_01/media/Mobile%20Uploads/D9DD3298-16AF-48BE-8064-FEDD917AC948.jpg.html)

(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx40/CraigW_01/Mobile%20Uploads/C07F4A8B-2713-48CD-B51E-E3B2202C0D32.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/CraigW_01/media/Mobile%20Uploads/C07F4A8B-2713-48CD-B51E-E3B2202C0D32.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 18 February 2016, 23:01

Quote from: CraigW on 18 February 2016, 22:14

(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx40/CraigW_01/Mobile%20Uploads/D9DD3298-16AF-48BE-8064-FEDD917AC948.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/CraigW_01/media/Mobile%20Uploads/D9DD3298-16AF-48BE-8064-FEDD917AC948.jpg.html)

The scenery may be better, but those shiny tailpipes and clean car say you are just not trying hard enough.    :wink: :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 18 February 2016, 23:27

Love the scenery pics Ms B and Craig.
Superb :afro:

I could park in the most beautiful spot on earth and my pics would still turn out crap, so it's great to be able to look at other people's photos who have a much better eye for taking pics.
 :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Garhan on 19 February 2016, 06:16

Thanks for letting me know about their interest in my pics.  Definitely interested and I will contact them.  Perhaps you'd be kind enough to let Steve from Lockwood know I'll be in touch soon.

I couldn't find his email last night, got it now and sent him a note to let him know.

I have a pure white 7R and think the sill protectors in that colour will look good on white but,I do think they
missed an opportunity by not also making them in stainless as well.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 19 February 2016, 07:30

Quote from: Garhan on 19 February 2016, 06:16

I couldn't find his email last night, got it now and sent him a note to let him know.

I have a pure white 7R and think the sill protectors in that colour will look good on white but,I do think they
missed an opportunity by not also making them in stainless as well.

Thanks. I've sent them an email.

Are they not silver then??  On their website it says they are highly polished stainless steel (doesn't mention them being coloured) so assumed they are silver (like the ones I've got) but just that the website pic is not great and is reflecting the light in a weird way making them look grey/blue ish??

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Garhan on 19 February 2016, 12:11

I'm not to sure now after looking at the pictures again,they are a bit misleading.

I'll find out when mine turn up and,I'll let you know.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: AntGTD on 19 February 2016, 14:47

Sold my current GTD, just waiting on my new one to be built :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 19 February 2016, 15:05

Black anodised sill strips would be my preference, a bit more subtle :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 19 February 2016, 15:41

Quote from: CraigW on 18 February 2016, 22:14

Quote from: Watts on 18 February 2016, 14:15

Stunning, beautiful weather too. Must get myself a trip booked up soon.  :smiley:

Get yourself up to Scotland. The scenery is far better  :grin:

(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx40/CraigW_01/Mobile%20Uploads/22446A83-0CA0-4C2D-9C1C-2E7F5DD252B1.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/CraigW_01/media/Mobile%20Uploads/22446A83-0CA0-4C2D-9C1C-2E7F5DD252B1.jpg.html)

(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx40/CraigW_01/Mobile%20Uploads/33C952E1-0544-43AE-ABD7-E09774FBFC4D.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/CraigW_01/media/Mobile%20Uploads/33C952E1-0544-43AE-ABD7-E09774FBFC4D.jpg.html)

(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx40/CraigW_01/Mobile%20Uploads/677FFC34-58D9-4246-954B-DFA9F8BEF3D6.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/CraigW_01/media/Mobile%20Uploads/677FFC34-58D9-4246-954B-DFA9F8BEF3D6.jpg.html)

(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx40/CraigW_01/Mobile%20Uploads/D9DD3298-16AF-48BE-8064-FEDD917AC948.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/CraigW_01/media/Mobile%20Uploads/D9DD3298-16AF-48BE-8064-FEDD917AC948.jpg.html)

(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx40/CraigW_01/Mobile%20Uploads/C07F4A8B-2713-48CD-B51E-E3B2202C0D32.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/CraigW_01/media/Mobile%20Uploads/C07F4A8B-2713-48CD-B51E-E3B2202C0D32.jpg.html)

A trip along the NC500 is on my list of things to do! A rather significant birthday coming up next year, it may well be then :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 19 February 2016, 15:53

Quote from: Garhan on 19 February 2016, 12:11

I'm not to sure now after looking at the pictures again,they are a bit misleading.

I'll find out when mine turn up and,I'll let you know.

Thanks, would appreciate that. :smiley: 

I'd be very surprised if they were anything other than Polished Silver, as that is the trademark Lockwood style.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 19 February 2016, 15:58

Big stone flew up on the A1 and took a chunk out of the windscreen, right in driver's vision line.  Repairable.  Lucky it wasn't worse as it hit with a massive thwack.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 19 February 2016, 17:09

Today I...

wait for it...


wait for it...


I actually got a spare hour to clean the car for the first time since Jesus was wandering about annoying Romans!

No pics as the spare hour ended up nearly two hours as the bloody thing was hanging and I was too lazy to move three thousand boxes to uncover my pressure washer so I did it all the hard way. By the time I finished it was peeing down so at least I didn't have to mess about drying it.

As ever with cleaning cars when you've not touched it for a few millennia there were a few hidden horrors - the car's derriere is lightly covered with tar spots which will need removing ASAP and the weirdest thing ever - there's a gob of chewing gum on the roof! It's pretty flat so must've either been a very small bit plopped on there by some moron or more likely dropped by a sh!tehawk as it buzzed over.
So i'm off to google the most inventive way of removing chewing gum from paint with minimal effort, zero paint damage and zero cost - i.e.. something I already have in the cupboard.
Yes I could post that up in the detailing forum but a) nobody would read it and chortle at my misfortune and b) detailers would just recommend some products that are purpose designed and therefore there would be no challenge involved!

 :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mk7-GTD on 19 February 2016, 17:46

Quote from: Booth11 on 19 February 2016, 15:58

Big stone flew up on the A1 and took a chunk out of the windscreen, right in driver's vision line.  Repairable.  Lucky it wasn't worse as it hit with a massive thwack.

Lucky it didn't hit the paintwork.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 19 February 2016, 18:10

Quote from: Exonian on 19 February 2016, 17:09

Today I...

wait for it...


wait for it...


I actually got a spare hour to clean the car for the first time since Jesus was wandering about annoying Romans!

No pics as the spare hour ended up nearly two hours as the bloody thing was hanging and I was too lazy to move three thousand boxes to uncover my pressure washer so I did it all the hard way. By the time I finished it was peeing down so at least I didn't have to mess about drying it.

As ever with cleaning cars when you've not touched it for a few millennia there were a few hidden horrors - the car's derriere is lightly covered with tar spots which will need removing ASAP and the weirdest thing ever - there's a gob of chewing gum on the roof! It's pretty flat so must've either been a very small bit plopped on there by some moron or more likely dropped by a sh!tehawk as it buzzed over.
So i'm off to google the most inventive way of removing chewing gum from paint with minimal effort, zero paint damage and zero cost - i.e.. something I already have in the cupboard.
Yes I could post that up in the detailing forum but a) nobody would read it and chortle at my misfortune and b) detailers would just recommend some products that are purpose designed and therefore there would be no challenge involved!

 :whistle:

Well that is an event of biblical proportions. :shocked: :cool:

You could try freezing the gum by placing an ice cube on top of it to harden it, then very gently prying it off the paintwork. I've also read that peanut butter (and no, I don't know if smooth or crunchy is best) works for chewing gum removal on a variety of surfaces. 

If you did post it your gum dilemma up in the detailing section I could guarantee that a) and b ) won't happen, but c) will. :laugh:  So on that note - tar and glue remover e.g. Tardis, ObliTARate, will bring it off with ease, as well as sorting our your other tar spots.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 19 February 2016, 18:13

Quote from: Mk7-GTD on 19 February 2016, 17:46

Quote from: Booth11 on 19 February 2016, 15:58

Big stone flew up on the A1 and took a chunk out of the windscreen, right in driver's vision line.  Repairable.  Lucky it wasn't worse as it hit with a massive thwack.

Lucky it didn't hit the paintwork.

Yes, I was relieved it hit the glass, otherwise it would've made a mess of the paintwork. Only thing that stopped it doing more damage to the windscreen was it hitting at a shallow angle. Lucky I guess.  I've been in a car when a rock shattered the windscreen at it wasn't a pleasant experience. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 19 February 2016, 18:49

I left my R at home today and came back to find a parking picket attached to it.  :angry:

We live on a permit controlled street, and my permit was on full display, yet the ticket says that there was no permit displayed, so I take a closer look...It expired on 21st October 2015. This permit is specific to my car, it has my reg number on and I received it a few weeks after collecting my car on 28th May 2015. What sh!t-for brains council worker issues a permit with less than 5 months on it? They are supposed to last 2 years, the permit states that my permit was issued in October 2013 - It's no time travelling Delorean!

Needless to say I have fired an email off to the council to challenge it, on the basis that the permit should have lasted 2 years and I had no reason to expect it to have expired given how long I have had the car and the permit.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mk7-GTD on 19 February 2016, 19:14

Quote from: Booth11 on 19 February 2016, 18:13

Quote from: Mk7-GTD on 19 February 2016, 17:46

Quote from: Booth11 on 19 February 2016, 15:58

Big stone flew up on the A1 and took a chunk out of the windscreen, right in driver's vision line.  Repairable.  Lucky it wasn't worse as it hit with a massive thwack.

Lucky it didn't hit the paintwork.

Yes, I was relieved it hit the glass, otherwise it would've made a mess of the paintwork. Only thing that stopped it doing more damage to the windscreen was it hitting at a shallow angle. Lucky I guess.  I've been in a car when a rock shattered the windscreen at it wasn't a pleasant experience.

Same here although it was a piece of 3/2 about 3ft long that was flicked up by the car I was following. Smashed the windscreen so badly I had to hit the brakes hard and was nearly ran into by the car behind. Not something I want to happen again.

How good are the screen repairers, I have seen it on a video but you can never really be sure how good they are.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 19 February 2016, 19:33

Quote from: Mk7-GTD on 19 February 2016, 19:14

Quote from: Booth11 on 19 February 2016, 18:13

Yes, I was relieved it hit the glass, otherwise it would've made a mess of the paintwork. Only thing that stopped it doing more damage to the windscreen was it hitting at a shallow angle. Lucky I guess.  I've been in a car when a rock shattered the windscreen at it wasn't a pleasant experience.

Same here although it was a piece of 3/2 about 3ft long that was flicked up by the car I was following. Smashed the windscreen so badly I had to hit the brakes hard and was nearly ran into by the car behind. Not something I want to happen again.

How good are the screen repairers, I have seen it on a video but you can never really be sure how good they are.

I witnessed a similar thing during the Great Storm of 1987.  Saw a large piece of 2x4 wood skewer someone's windscreen, narrowly missing the driver. :shocked: One of the many memories of that day!

I've no idea if these windscreen repairs are any good, I suppose I'll find out soon enough. I've been lucky so far, this is the first time I had damage to a windscreen on any car.  At the moment, the chip is quite distracting.  If it's still noticeable after it's done I'll push for a replacement windscreen. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 19 February 2016, 21:26

Quote from: Booth11 on 19 February 2016, 18:10

Well that is an event of biblical proportions. :shocked: :cool:

You could try freezing the gum by placing an ice cube on top of it to harden it, then very gently prying it off the paintwork. I've also read that peanut butter (and no, I don't know if smooth or crunchy is best) works for chewing gum removal on a variety of surfaces. 

If you did post it your gum dilemma up in the detailing section I could guarantee that a) and b ) won't happen, but c) will. :laugh:  So on that note - tar and glue remover e.g. Tardis, ObliTARate, will bring it off with ease, as well as sorting our your other tar spots.

Why thank you madamoiselle Boothette, i knew I could rely on you.
The forum fairy god mother to the rescue as always!

Funnily enough I was looking at said tar earlier with mitt in hand thinking "Tardis"
You've brainwashed me.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 19 February 2016, 22:11

Quote from: Exonian on 19 February 2016, 17:09

So i'm off to google the most inventive way of removing chewing gum from paint with minimal effort, zero paint damage and zero cost - i.e.. something I already have in the cupboard.

WD40 should take it off with no damage.

I very much doubt the ice trick. My son came home with chewing gum on his brand new jacket after being at a gig.
He's 19 and still can't look after himself  :rolleyes: 
Anyway I stuck his jacket in the freezer for 2 days expecting the chewing gum to harden and be easily picked off. No such luck. It only hardened slightly but still stuck like sh!t to a shoe.

So I think the ice trick is a myth  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 19 February 2016, 22:37

Thanks Steve, the WD sounds a good call.
I've checked the cupboards and there's no peanut butter but there's bound to be WD in the garage.
Wifey suggested baby oil, she uses it to polish the kitchen sink!!
WD40 sounds a bit more manly! 👍🏼 :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 19 February 2016, 22:40

Baby oil  :grin:  Good call.
Soak it in either and just keep a paper towel over it for a while to let it work in.
If your using the baby oil it maybe best to leave the leather chaps in the wardrobe  :rolleyes: :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 19 February 2016, 22:56

WD40, manly? Pah!

You know you really want an industrial sized can of this Mr Ex.  You've already been thinking about it haven't you.  :laugh:

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1578/25136116125_505dbc3a71_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EicaAv)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 19 February 2016, 23:00

Quote from: p3asa on 19 February 2016, 22:40

Baby oil  :grin:  Good call.
Soak it in either and just keep a paper towel over it for a while to let it work in.
If your using the baby oil it maybe best to leave the leather chaps in the wardrobe  :rolleyes: :laugh:

Darn, you saw right through the baby oil thing!

Quote from: Booth11 on 19 February 2016, 22:56

WD40 manly!  Pah!

You know you really want an industrial sized can of this Mr Ex.  You've already been thinking about it haven't you.  :laugh:

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1578/25136116125_505dbc3a71_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EicaAv)

Blimey, a lifetimes supply for a mere mortal but no doubt a month's worth for some people who will remain nameless!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 19 February 2016, 23:06

Quote from: Exonian on 19 February 2016, 23:00

Quote from: p3asa on 19 February 2016, 22:40

Baby oil  :grin:  Good call.
Soak it in either and just keep a paper towel over it for a while to let it work in.
If your using the baby oil it maybe best to leave the leather chaps in the wardrobe  :rolleyes: :laugh:

Darn, you saw right through the baby oil thing!

Quote from: Booth11 on 19 February 2016, 22:56

WD40 manly!  Pah!

You know you really want an industrial sized can of this Mr Ex.  You've already been thinking about it haven't you.  :laugh:

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1578/25136116125_505dbc3a71_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EicaAv)

Blimey, a lifetimes supply for a mere mortal but no doubt a month's worth for some people who will remain nameless!

Moi?  Surely not!  Actually the Tardis only comes out for very special occasions, such as Dr Who conventions......sorry, lol.  That's the beauty of a black car Mr Ex, it hides the tar well, and the Tardis only gets used twice a year when the surface feels lunar-like.  Unlike a white car which shows every tiny speck of the black stuff.  Shame.  :tongue: :laugh:

PS:   We all saw right through the baby oil thing.  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 19 February 2016, 23:14

Double darn!  :whistle:


Good point. Actually I think a Tardis sized can of Tardis might be a wise investment.

No doubt certain people's cars are so well waxed and presented tar won't even stick to the paint in the first place! Naming no names of course...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 19 February 2016, 23:20

I like black as a car colour but there is nothing more rewarding than thinking the white car you have washed is fairly tar free and then spray some tardis on it and seeing on those brown steaks run down the car.
You don't get to see this on a black car.  :cry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 19 February 2016, 23:26

Quote from: Exonian on 19 February 2016, 23:14

Double darn!  :whistle:


Good point. Actually I think a Tardis sized can of Tardis might be a wise investment.

No doubt certain people's cars are so well waxed and presented tar won't even stick to the paint in the first place! Naming no names of course...

If you can't hack the big boy can, there's the toddler version.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/AutoSmart-Tardis-Tar-Glue-Remover-x/dp/B00BZC7SV6

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 19 February 2016, 23:30

Quote from: p3asa on 19 February 2016, 23:20

I like black as a car colour but there is nothing more rewarding than thinking the white car you have washed is fairly tar free and then spray some tardis on it and seeing on those brown steaks run down the car.
You don't get to see this on a black car.  :cry:

There has to be some redeeming feature to having a white car. :whistle:  :grin:

You can't see Iron X working on a black car either, but you believe it when you see your driveway turning a lovely shade of purple :whistle: accompanied by that delicious scent of rotting eggs.  What's not to like.  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 20 February 2016, 10:38

Quote from: Booth11 on 19 February 2016, 23:26

Quote from: Exonian on 19 February 2016, 23:14

Double darn!  :whistle:


Good point. Actually I think a Tardis sized can of Tardis might be a wise investment.

No doubt certain people's cars are so well waxed and presented tar won't even stick to the paint in the first place! Naming no names of course...

If you can't hack the big boy can, there's the toddler version.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/AutoSmart-Tardis-Tar-Glue-Remover-x/dp/B00BZC7SV6

Thanks for the link Ms B.
That's about the right size for a rank amateur like me  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 20 February 2016, 16:34

Quote from: Garhan on 19 February 2016, 12:11

I'm not to sure now after looking at the pictures again,they are a bit misleading.

I'll find out when mine turn up and,I'll let you know.

Hi Garhan

Any idea why the R sill protectors are listed only a 6 piece set instead of the usual 8 piece.  The little lower strips for the rears are not included?  Did Lockwood say why?  I'm going to phone them Monday to check they are silver but will ask that too.  Just wondered if you knew?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Garhan on 20 February 2016, 17:09

Sorry,I've no idea.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 20 February 2016, 19:34

Quote from: Garhan on 20 February 2016, 17:09

Sorry,I've no idea.

No probs, I'll ask them on Monday.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 21 February 2016, 15:36

Fitted the pedal box today. My throttle pedal has been shaken from its lazy slumber.  What a transformation it is.!!!  It honestly feels like the car has awoken from a 5 month nap. Why is it not like this from the factory???  Tried a few settings and have settled on setting Sport +1 for now.

Anyway, armed with lots of fitting tips from fellow forum members and quite a few views of the DTUK fitting video https://youtu.be/EabRvM_-iIE the installation went smoothly, took about 15 mins. 
 
Having heard a few horror stories about the very tight tolerances of some of the connectors and the risk of the grey clip breaking rendering it unremovable, As a precaution I decided to do the install in a slightly different order to the official video just in case it all went pear-shaped then I wouldn’t be left with a half install and an immobilised car.  I took my time and it all went according to plan thankfully.

Here’s the obligatory installation pics - managed to take a few along the way and detail which I've posted in Vidman's DTUK Pedal Box install thread-

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=276517.msg2531793#msg2531793

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: AntGTD on 21 February 2016, 16:26

Sold my Mk7 GTD this afternoon - just got to wait for my new one to be shipped to the UK :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Garhan on 22 February 2016, 12:02

I recieved the "R" sill protectors this morning,all polished stainless very nice.

I called Lockwood to ask why they were only six piece,I'm waiting a reply.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Garhan on 22 February 2016, 15:24

Just heard back from Lockwood,their going to include the extra two parts.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Pinky1959 on 22 February 2016, 16:28

You know you really want an industrial sized can of this Mr Ex.  You've already been thinking about it haven't you.  :laugh:

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1578/25136116125_505dbc3a71_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EicaAv)
[/quote]
Blimey, a lifetimes supply for a mere mortal but no doubt a month's worth for some people who will remain nameless!

[/quote]

Moi?  Surely not!  Actually the Tardis only comes out for very special occasions, such as Dr Who conventions......sorry, lol.  That's the beauty of a black car Mr Ex, it hides the tar well, and the Tardis only gets used twice a year when the surface feels lunar-like.  Unlike a white car which shows every tiny speck of the black stuff.  Shame.  :tongue: :laugh



When I bought my 5ltr Tardis the Autosmart dealer had just received his new truck and it was a 10 plate its still running but my Tardis is nearly done so will have to get another .
5 lts is great value ...........Go for it
Have had 2 white cars for 4 years and use it now and again but its brilliant stuff .......

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 22 February 2016, 16:53

Quote from: Garhan on 22 February 2016, 15:24

Just heard back from Lockwood,their going to include the extra two parts.

I spoke to them today and explained that R owners wanted an 8 piece set rather than 6 piece.  They have agreed this makes sense and are changing it to an 8 piece set now. Good news!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: remlapeel on 22 February 2016, 23:31

Rotated my tyres front to back to even out the last few mm of tread before swapping them out for some decent rubber. Surprised how much quieter it was with a bit extra tread!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: James86 on 23 February 2016, 13:11

Spent a shed load on a bunch of detailing gear for a car which hasn't even been build yet :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 23 February 2016, 13:52

Quote from: James86 on 23 February 2016, 13:11

Spent a shed load on a bunch of detailing gear for a car which hasn't even been build yet :whistle:

Me too, ridiculous behaviour :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 24 February 2016, 09:18

Spent 6 hours yesterday cleaning the car and woke up this morning to it covered in snow  :shocked:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 24 February 2016, 15:26

Quote from: p3asa on 24 February 2016, 09:18

Spent 6 hours yesterday cleaning the car and woke up this morning to it covered in snow  :shocked:

I'm surprised the radiance didn't melt the snow on impact!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Cossieian on 24 February 2016, 20:07

Got a delivery :smiley:

(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj186/mccanno1/Golf%20R/image.jpg1_15.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/mccanno1/media/Golf%20R/image.jpg1_15.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mk7-GTD on 24 February 2016, 20:17

Quote from: Cossieian on 24 February 2016, 20:07

Got a delivery :smiley:

(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj186/mccanno1/Golf%20R/image.jpg1_15.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/mccanno1/media/Golf%20R/image.jpg1_15.jpg.html)

Lovely wheel they are. I bought a set of them before I even ordered the car.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 24 February 2016, 20:22

Quote from: Cossieian on 24 February 2016, 20:07

Got a delivery :smiley:

(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj186/mccanno1/Golf%20R/image.jpg1_15.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/mccanno1/media/Golf%20R/image.jpg1_15.jpg.html)

Pretty Prets.  :cool:

Your wish has cone true Ian. :afro:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 24 February 2016, 22:39

Quote from: Cossieian on 24 February 2016, 20:07

Got a delivery :smiley:

Lovely but your VW badges are in wrong  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Greerso on 24 February 2016, 22:44

You collecting wheels Cossieian??

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: AndyG on 24 February 2016, 23:20

I'd get my b*lls felt if I was to put my wheels in the kitchen like that.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 25 February 2016, 10:53

Quote from: AndyG on 24 February 2016, 23:20

I'd get my b*lls felt if I was to put my wheels in the kitchen like that.

Isn't that a good thing?  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: AndyG on 25 February 2016, 12:43

Sometimes yes :wink:
I'm only jealous of those wheels anyway.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mk7-GTD on 25 February 2016, 14:47

Quote from: JoeGTI on 25 February 2016, 10:53

Quote from: AndyG on 24 February 2016, 23:20

I'd get my b*lls felt if I was to put my wheels in the kitchen like that.

Isn't that a good thing?  :laugh:

Depends on how's feeling them!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: simonjj on 26 February 2016, 14:31

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 26 February 2016, 14:34

Lovely looking car that, the wheels really suit it  :drool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 26 February 2016, 16:45

How difficult was that to do Simon? It's something I'd like to do in the future..

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Cossieian on 26 February 2016, 16:45

That looks superb dude, love the wheels and the colour :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 26 February 2016, 20:03

Quote from: simonjj on 26 February 2016, 14:31

New brakes fitted..
(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f229/PSi3/D3416C99-9B62-4FD0-A75B-D8375118A2A7_zpsmbhoofrg.jpg) (http://s48.photobucket.com/user/PSi3/media/D3416C99-9B62-4FD0-A75B-D8375118A2A7_zpsmbhoofrg.jpg.html)
(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f229/PSi3/074BB6F8-4D18-4CD0-9758-99F7BFCE1ADD_zpsdugqzyzm.jpg) (http://s48.photobucket.com/user/PSi3/media/074BB6F8-4D18-4CD0-9758-99F7BFCE1ADD_zpsdugqzyzm.jpg.html)

Looks superb.  Those wheels are fantastic, great colour with that bodywork colour.  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Garhan on 26 February 2016, 20:55

Love those wheels.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GolfTi on 26 February 2016, 21:23

3rd service. No issues.

Soooo glad to get it back after the Corsa loan car.



It had a heated front screen, horrible, just horrible. Glare in the dark and glare in the sunshine. It still takes two minutes to defrost so no real benefit and you still need to scrape the sides.  :huh:
 :sick: :sick: :sick:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Cossieian on 26 February 2016, 21:35

Fitted clean wheels to a dirty car, I feel ashamed :embarrassed:

(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj186/mccanno1/Golf%20R/image.jpg1_16.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/mccanno1/media/Golf%20R/image.jpg1_16.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 26 February 2016, 21:50

Quote from: Cossieian on 26 February 2016, 21:35

Fitted clean wheels to a dirty car, I feel ashamed :embarrassed:

(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj186/mccanno1/Golf%20R/image.jpg1_16.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/mccanno1/media/Golf%20R/image.jpg1_16.jpg.html)

Now that looks good, dirty car or not. Hope you're happy with them!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Greerso on 27 February 2016, 01:39

Nice wheels Ian - and dry at the weekend so I'm sure the car will be gleaming soon enough  :cool:

Is that you finished with wheels?  The Ispiri are still working for me  :drool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 27 February 2016, 05:25

Quote from: Greerso on 27 February 2016, 01:39

Nice wheels Ian - and dry at the weekend so I'm sure the car will be gleaming soon enough  :cool:

Is that you finished with wheels?  The Ispiri are still working for me  :drool:

From information posted up elsewhere I'd say the collection is far from finished!
I'm
Sure Ian will elaborate in due course  :smug:

The Ispiris are my fave so far too but ALL the sets have been pretty nice.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Cossieian on 27 February 2016, 06:21

Quote from: Exonian on 27 February 2016, 05:25

Quote from: Greerso on 27 February 2016, 01:39

Nice wheels Ian - and dry at the weekend so I'm sure the car will be gleaming soon enough  :cool:

Is that you finished with wheels?  The Ispiri are still working for me  :drool:

From information posted up elsewhere I'd say the collection is far from finished!
I'm
Sure Ian will elaborate in due course  :smug:

The Ispiris are my fave so far too but ALL the sets have been pretty nice.

Quote from: Greerso on 27 February 2016, 01:39

Nice wheels Ian - and dry at the weekend so I'm sure the car will be gleaming soon enough  :cool:

Is that you finished with wheels?  The Ispiri are still working for me  :drool:

Hi Bill, I will be cleaning the car in T minus 60minutes.
How's your car looking now dude, you happy with the detail?

Exonian: Yea the Ispiri have actually turned out to be my Favourites despite really not being sure about them at the start :smiley:
As you rightly say, if all goes to plan I may have something else up my sleeve :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: remlapeel on 27 February 2016, 15:48

Given it a much needed clean, Polish and wax. I was getting concerned my car wasn't actually blue....

O

(http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag237/lee_palmer4/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsptjh8qpx.jpeg) (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/lee_palmer4/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsptjh8qpx.jpeg.html)

(http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag237/lee_palmer4/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpscc0v1jfp.jpeg) (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/lee_palmer4/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpscc0v1jfp.jpeg.html)


(http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag237/lee_palmer4/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpshg557vef.jpeg) (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/lee_palmer4/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpshg557vef.jpeg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Cossieian on 27 February 2016, 15:51

Quote from: remlapeel on 27 February 2016, 15:48

Given it a much needed clean, Polish and wax. I was getting concerned my car wasn't actually blue....

O

(http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag237/lee_palmer4/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsptjh8qpx.jpeg) (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/lee_palmer4/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsptjh8qpx.jpeg.html)

(http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag237/lee_palmer4/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpscc0v1jfp.jpeg) (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/lee_palmer4/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpscc0v1jfp.jpeg.html)


(http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag237/lee_palmer4/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpshg557vef.jpeg) (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/lee_palmer4/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpshg557vef.jpeg.html)

Looks superb mate :cool:
Unreal the amount of salt on the roads, washed mind this morning and even though the roads are bone dry it's just all salty again :cry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: simonjj on 27 February 2016, 16:25

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 27 February 2016, 16:35

Quote from: remlapeel on 27 February 2016, 15:48

Given it a much needed clean, Polish and wax. I was getting concerned my car wasn't actually blue....

Back it it's normal eye popping vibrancy now! The blue really looks great when properly looked after

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: remlapeel on 27 February 2016, 17:40

Quote from: Exonian on 27 February 2016, 16:35

Quote from: remlapeel on 27 February 2016, 15:48

Given it a much needed clean, Polish and wax. I was getting concerned my car wasn't actually blue....

Back it it's normal eye popping vibrancy now! The blue really looks great when properly looked after

I was genuinely starting to think the colour was a bit dull, and preferred the Jag blue fire, then I cleaned it......can't believe how much the dirt covered the vibrancy of the colour

I cleaned the front as well....just in case anyone thought I stopped half way lol

(http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag237/lee_palmer4/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpspwiq2bkc.jpeg) (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/lee_palmer4/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpspwiq2bkc.jpeg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: remlapeel on 27 February 2016, 17:42

Should have said, I still prefer the lapis. Stands out a mile in a car park

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 27 February 2016, 18:06

Quote from: remlapeel on 27 February 2016, 15:48

(http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag237/lee_palmer4/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpshg557vef.jpeg) (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/lee_palmer4/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpshg557vef.jpeg.html)

That's the money shot.  Magnificent.

And a brilliant advertisement for how a good wax can bring out the vibrancy and depth of the colour.  Who needs C2v3.  :evil:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 27 February 2016, 22:25

Quote from: simonjj on 27 February 2016, 16:25

Quote from: KyleB on 26 February 2016, 16:45

How difficult was that to do Simon? It's something I'd like to do in the future..

Hi Kyle, I had it done by locally by Dan at Turner Race Developments who have sorted everything else on my car, pretty straight forward a took a couple of hours, only thing to note was the need for a blanking connector is needed for the brake wear indicator as it not output by the new brakes and without the blanking connector a dash warning would come up (TRD hold these is stock).
Thank you for all the other comments.  :smiley:

Cheers mate, how'd you source the R brakes or did TRD source them for you?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 27 February 2016, 22:47

Quote from: KyleB on 27 February 2016, 22:25

Quote from: simonjj on 27 February 2016, 16:25

Quote from: KyleB on 26 February 2016, 16:45

How difficult was that to do Simon? It's something I'd like to do in the future..

Hi Kyle, I had it done by locally by Dan at Turner Race Developments who have sorted everything else on my car, pretty straight forward a took a couple of hours, only thing to note was the need for a blanking connector is needed for the brake wear indicator as it not output by the new brakes and without the blanking connector a dash warning would come up (TRD hold these is stock).
Thank you for all the other comments.  :smiley:

Cheers mate, how'd you source the R brakes or did TRD source them for you?

There's a set for sale here and I can personally vouch for Dave, the vendor
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=276990.0

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: simonjj on 27 February 2016, 23:00

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 27 February 2016, 23:05

Thanks guys, time for some man maths to take place...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: simonjj on 27 February 2016, 23:13

Quote from: KyleB on 27 February 2016, 23:05

Thanks guys, time for some man maths to take place...

My specialist subject  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 28 February 2016, 00:14

Cleaned my car and removed my stuff from the boot for its week long trip into the dealers as I have a slight leak in the boot!!!!

There must be about an inch of water in there and it was only by chance I spotted it.

I'm sure someone else on here had a similar issue and it was the tailgate hinges. If I remember rightly the paint had broken and the dealer was claiming the owner had done that?? Was that issue letting in water?

It could be related to my other post "grommet has perished" but I doubt it would cause that amount of water.

What is strange though is I can't find anything else wet apart from the floor. So have got no idea how the water is getting in.  :sad:

(http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad28/p3asa1/GTD/20160227_125756_zpscdfgnfsc.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 28 February 2016, 00:22

Got my new Lockwood R sill plates. They come as an 8 piece set with both upper and lower plates but I only needed the uppers as already got the lowers on as part of my original plain set (lowers don't have the R logo).

Just got to remove the plain uppers now and replace with these. That's going to be a job and half.  They've been stuck down for 3 months, hoping I can get them to relinquish their grip with a combination of heating (hairdryer) and some dental floss.

As yet they only do them for the 5dr but have been asking to the company recently and they said they will endeavour to get 3dr ones into production. 

http://www.lockwoodinternational.co.uk/sill-protectors/volkswagen/golf/mk7/r.html

New R logo ones.
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1551/25225852421_1661c30c77_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Er8652)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1637/25023353720_0474f4a19e_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/E8eeg7)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: chris1h on 28 February 2016, 11:33

decent!! get some pics up when there on  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 28 February 2016, 11:57

With the new plates being released on Tuesday I thought I'd try and make mine look new again! Not the best picture as it's only a phone one but you get the idea.

Ordered some new wipers for it too, so when they arrive it'll get treated to them.

(http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab194/kyle_l_brown/IMAG08451_zps0sg87e00.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Cossieian on 28 February 2016, 12:12

Looks great Kyle :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 28 February 2016, 13:23

I let my wife loose on the R today, she drove about 7 miles to do some groceries and was sh!tting herself the whole time (she's only been driving since the end of October and if we're both out she usually insists on me driving either the R or the A1 1.6TDI). I was trying to press the imaginary brake pedals a few time while sat in the passenger side.  :embarrassed:

She'd had her small dose of driving the R and decided it was enough for the day, so I took over for the drive home and then drove like an arse from a set of lights to stop a Caterham 1.8 try to undertake me and cut me up. It got 1/2 a car's length on me in 1st and then the R reeled it right back in and it didn't then have the room to undertake. Cue lots of tutting from the wife.  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: jockonabike on 28 February 2016, 13:32

I decided to remove some of the winter grime while the sun's out. Black is a lovely colour but by god it's not easy to keep it looking this good..

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1524/25317065866_88b96fb8c2_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EzbzDC)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/EzbzDC) by Graeme Matheson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/46070670@N08/), on Flickr

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1526/25343089005_7bda340770_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EBtXqr)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/EBtXqr) by Graeme Matheson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/46070670@N08/), on Flickr

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1698/25047522960_91f6dfc653_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Ean6W9)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/Ean6W9) by Graeme Matheson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/46070670@N08/), on Flickr

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 28 February 2016, 14:43

Quote from: KyleB on 28 February 2016, 11:57

With the new plates being released on Tuesday I thought I'd try and make mine look new again! Not the best picture as it's only a phone one but you get the idea.

Ordered some new wipers for it too, so when they arrive it'll get treated to them.

(http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab194/kyle_l_brown/IMAG08451_zps0sg87e00.jpg)

Car is looking just superb Kyle.  :cool:

Bosch Aerotwins I presume.  One of the best presents you can give to your car.  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 28 February 2016, 14:45

Quote from: jockonabike on 28 February 2016, 13:32

I decided to remove some of the winter grime while the sun's out. Black is a lovely colour but by god it's not easy to keep it looking this good..

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1524/25317065866_88b96fb8c2_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EzbzDC)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/EzbzDC) by Graeme Matheson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/46070670@N08/), on Flickr

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1526/25343089005_7bda340770_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EBtXqr)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/EBtXqr) by Graeme Matheson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/46070670@N08/), on Flickr

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1698/25047522960_91f6dfc653_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Ean6W9)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/Ean6W9) by Graeme Matheson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/46070670@N08/), on Flickr

Another gorgeous shiny Deep Black a Pearl.  Worth the hrpeartache and pain why they scrub up (not literally, lol)like this.  Great job.  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 28 February 2016, 14:58

You presume correct Booth. Aerotwins indeed. Thanks for the positive comments, yours is looking good too Graeme

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: physio on 28 February 2016, 16:29

made sure my car was empty ,  reset everything to factory settings
ready for my next one  tungsten silver 5 door 
its in the country so  im hoping to pick it up nxt Friday  :smiley:
going on private plate so not worried about having it on 1st march for new reg

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 28 February 2016, 19:11

Sold its driveway buddy to make room for a shiny new DBP GTI this week  :laugh:

(http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad28/p3asa1/Audi%20A1/no%201%20IMG_0309_zpslsan9iia.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 28 February 2016, 19:49

Quote from: p3asa on 28 February 2016, 19:11

Sold its driveway buddy to make room for a shiny new DBP GTI this week  :laugh:

(http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad28/p3asa1/Audi%20A1/no%201%20IMG_0309_zpslsan9iia.jpg)

Woohoo!  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Cossieian on 28 February 2016, 20:07

Quote from: p3asa on 28 February 2016, 19:11

Sold its driveway buddy to make room for a shiny new DBP GTI this week  :laugh:

(http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad28/p3asa1/Audi%20A1/no%201%20IMG_0309_zpslsan9iia.jpg)

Happy days mate, cannot beat collecting a new car :grin:
My brain is starting to think new car time this past couple of days :laugh: :shocked:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 28 February 2016, 20:48

Thanks guys its a good feeling  :grin:
I'll be sorry to see the A1 go though as its been a great wee car for the last 3 and a bit years. So much so I was contemplating an S1 for my Mrs but the options and finance deals on the GTI just couldn't be ignored. Plus I've always wanted one it will be a great car for my wife  :grin:
It will be good to compare my GTD with her GTI as well.

How's this for timing though, as I was showing the couple around the A1 this afternoon, the dealer phoned to say they had the car and would call me tomorrow to arrange a day for pick up. It was surreal  :shocked:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Cossieian on 28 February 2016, 20:52

Quote from: p3asa on 28 February 2016, 20:48

Thanks guys its a good feeling  :grin:
I'll be sorry to see the A1 go though as its been a great wee car for the last 3 and a bit years. So much so I was contemplating an S1 for my Mrs but the options and finance deals on the GTI just couldn't be ignored. Plus I've always wanted one it will be a great car for my wife  :grin:
It will be good to compare my GTD with her GTI as well.

How's this for timing though, as I was showing the couple around the A1 this afternoon, the dealer phoned to say they had the car and would call me tomorrow to arrange a day for pick up. It was surreal  :shocked:

I guess it was just meant to be mate :smiley:
Looks like your off to a good start of GTI ownership :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 28 February 2016, 21:45

Congrats on getting a timely sale on the A1 Steve.

And Ian, what do you mean you've been thinking about (yet another) new car order recently - when are you not thinking about getting (yet another) new car???  :lipsrsealed: :grin: :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Cossieian on 28 February 2016, 21:56

Quote from: Exonian on 28 February 2016, 21:45

Congrats on getting a timely sale on the A1 Steve.

And Ian, what do you mean you've been thinking about (yet another) new car order recently - when are you not thinking about getting (yet another) new car???  :lipsrsealed: :grin: :grin:

It's only a matter of time, the countdown has begun

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 28 February 2016, 22:22

Quote from: Cossieian on 28 February 2016, 21:56

Quote from: Exonian on 28 February 2016, 21:45

Congrats on getting a timely sale on the A1 Steve.

And Ian, what do you mean you've been thinking about (yet another) new car order recently - when are you not thinking about getting (yet another) new car???  :lipsrsealed: :grin: :grin:

It's only a matter of time, the countdown has begun

A different spec R?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Cossieian on 28 February 2016, 22:26

Quote from: Exonian on 28 February 2016, 22:22

Quote from: Cossieian on 28 February 2016, 21:56

Quote from: Exonian on 28 February 2016, 21:45

Congrats on getting a timely sale on the A1 Steve.

And Ian, what do you mean you've been thinking about (yet another) new car order recently - when are you not thinking about getting (yet another) new car???  :lipsrsealed: :grin: :grin:

It's only a matter of time, the countdown has begun

A different spec R?

Sounds silly to do so.....but yea.
Tbh there's no other cars out ATM that even remotely tempts me!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 28 February 2016, 22:28

Quote from: Cossieian on 28 February 2016, 22:26

Quote from: Exonian on 28 February 2016, 22:22

Quote from: Cossieian on 28 February 2016, 21:56

Quote from: Exonian on 28 February 2016, 21:45

Congrats on getting a timely sale on the A1 Steve.

And Ian, what do you mean you've been thinking about (yet another) new car order recently - when are you not thinking about getting (yet another) new car???  :lipsrsealed: :grin: :grin:

It's only a matter of time, the countdown has begun

A different spec R?

Sounds silly to do so.....but yea.
Tbh there's no other cars out ATM that even remotely tempts me!!

What spec?  Doesn't really matter what wheels it comes with though.  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mk7gti on 28 February 2016, 23:33

Agnews will love you Ian.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 01 March 2016, 13:01

(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/wigit71/RUR/XSP_0454_zpsnctqjpgm.jpg)

Took the R out to Bedford Autodrome yesterday and it went rather well, as someone said nice to see one actually being driven

R was sublime except for the pads (fast road) taking a hammering and needing to be changed due to the number of 100+ sections

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Garhan on 01 March 2016, 13:40

It's good to see an R being used to its full potential.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 01 March 2016, 14:20

Quote from: Garhan on 01 March 2016, 13:40

It's good to see an R being used to its full potential.

Great to really stretch its legs and find out where its good and no so good, fast sweeping bends it loves, the tight stuff its is defiantly slow in fast out sort of car

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dipstick on 01 March 2016, 17:41

I've just completed our maiden voyage from Gillingham to Heathrow way  :cool: absolutely love it :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 01 March 2016, 18:19

Quote from: Exonian on 28 February 2016, 21:45

Congrats on getting a timely sale on the A1 Steve.

Cheers Andy.
Looking forward to pick up day on Thursday  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 01 March 2016, 18:24

Took my car into the dealers on Monday for various warranty work.
Had a service desk employee walk round it with me who thankfully was into a bit of detailing himself and was impressed with the shine from a white car. Asking what equipment gear I use etc as he's never had his white car look that good.
So I left with a good feeling it will be looked after.

Lying in bed last night and had a "Oh sh!t" moment. I've left the tuning box in it  :undecided:

Its all physical stuff required for the warranty and no need to pop the bonnet but what a fud I am  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 01 March 2016, 19:27

Quote from: p3asa on 01 March 2016, 18:24

Took my car into the dealers on Monday for various warranty work.
Had a service desk employee walk round it with me who thankfully was into a bit of detailing himself and was impressed with the shine from a white car. Asking what equipment gear I use etc as he's never had his white car look that good.
So I left with a good feeling it will be looked after.

Lying in bed last night and had a "Oh sh!t" moment. I've left the tuning box in it  :undecided:

Its all physical stuff required for the warranty and no need to pop the bonnet but what a fud I am  :laugh:

Proper school boy error  :grin:
Hopefully you will not get your collar felt  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 01 March 2016, 23:09

Yeah definitely a school boy error.  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 02 March 2016, 05:28

Quote from: wigit on 01 March 2016, 13:01

(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/wigit71/RUR/XSP_0454_zpsnctqjpgm.jpg)

Took the R out to Bedford Autodrome yesterday and it went rather well, as someone said nice to see one actually being driven

R was sublime except for the pads (fast road) taking a hammering and needing to be changed due to the number of 100+ sections

Great shot!  :cool:

Quote from: p3asa on 01 March 2016, 18:19

Quote from: Exonian on 28 February 2016, 21:45

Congrats on getting a timely sale on the A1 Steve.

Cheers Andy.
Looking forward to pick up day on Thursday  :smiley:

I'm looking forward to that too! It's great seeing all the new cars arriving in here, I think I get more excited seeing other people get their new cars than I feel when I buy a new one myself!!
I'm really looking forward to hearing how the GTI compares with the boxed GTD.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gorocco on 06 March 2016, 15:16

Is it worthwhile putting a clay bar over a brand new car? Before polish and wax ...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 06 March 2016, 15:51

Nothing too exciting but had my wheels off today for a good clean, calipers also cleaned and the front and back wheels swapped round to try and keep the wear even on all four tyres. Found a screw in one tyre which had gone in a fair way but hopefully it should be okay. Vacuumed and dusted the interior and fitted some red led lights in the footwells (replaced the glovebox light with one of the old footwell white leds) and put in an Audi spec 12v socket cover. Have ordered some new fitted mats with edges bound in red and black. Thanks to those who took the trouble to list part numbers and suppliers and write up guides, most appreciated :smiley: I was going to wash the filthy bodywork but got put off by a sudden drop in temperature and hail :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Garhan on 06 March 2016, 16:00

Quote from: Gorocco on 06 March 2016, 15:16

Is it worthwhile putting a clay bar over a brand new car? Before polish and wax ...

Even more so,my new car terrible fallout all over.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 06 March 2016, 16:22

Quote from: Gorocco on 06 March 2016, 15:16

Is it worthwhile putting a clay bar over a brand new car? Before polish and wax ...

It depends.

I would say use iron remover and tar remover first and then assess it.  To assess, get a plastic sandwich bag, wear it like a glove and run your palm flat over the panels, especially on the lower ones.  This will emphasise any remaining embedded contaminants left on the paintwork.  If it feels glassy smooth then claying probably not required, if it still feels bumpy, then clay. 

If you do clay it, I would definitely follow it up with a polish.  However good your technique, claying can lead to marring and it's always best to follow with a polish to get rid of any marks inflicted by the clay mitt/bar/cloth.  When I first did mine, after the Iron X and Tardis stages, it was clear of contaminants and didn't need claying, or polishing (no point in removing clear coat for no good reason), so it got washed, then sealed and waxed.

 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gorocco on 06 March 2016, 16:56

Quote from: Booth11 on 06 March 2016, 16:22

Quote from: Gorocco on 06 March 2016, 15:16

Is it worthwhile putting a clay bar over a brand new car? Before polish and wax ...

It depends.

I would say use iron remover and tar remover first and then assess it.  To assess, get a plastic sandwich bag, wear it like a glove and run your palm flat over the panels, especially on the lower ones.  This will emphasise any remaining embedded contaminants left on the paintwork.  If it feels glassy smooth then claying probably not required, if it still feels bumpy, then clay. 

If you do clay it, I would definitely follow it up with a polish.  However good your technique, claying can lead to marring and it's always best to follow with a polish to get rid of any marks inflicted by the clay mitt/bar/cloth.  When I first did mine, after the Iron X and Tardis stages, it was clear of contaminants and didn't need claying, or polishing (no point in removing clear coat for no good reason), so it got washed, then sealed and waxed.

Okay. I've some blackfire gloss enhancing polish that I was going to use before giving it a wax.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 06 March 2016, 19:41

Sorry about the quality of the pictures, it's tricky in the dark with a tablet but here's my new lights and 12v cover:

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20160306_192549_zps2ucpfoeu.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20160306_192549_zps2ucpfoeu.jpg.html)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20160306_192617_zps3enxkl0d.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20160306_192617_zps3enxkl0d.jpg.html)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20160306_192631_zpsbjmcqt9u.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20160306_192631_zpsbjmcqt9u.jpg.html)

I think Ted is pleased! As an aside, for fellow economy minded folk, you can get away with buying just one bulb holder from VW (or Audi where I got mine) as you can gain the second one from the glovebox light by substituting one of the redundant led footwell lights.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Bungleaio on 06 March 2016, 19:47

I have ignored my mk7 today.

Time for the other car to get some well overdue attention

(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r50/Bungleaio/mini/7146BA3F-DD7F-4751-8AE1-0CFBF4E8859F_zps9s6eodhf.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: chris1h on 07 March 2016, 10:20

Quote from: remlapeel on 27 February 2016, 17:40

Quote from: Exonian on 27 February 2016, 16:35

Quote from: remlapeel on 27 February 2016, 15:48

Given it a much needed clean, Polish and wax. I was getting concerned my car wasn't actually blue....

Back it it's normal eye popping vibrancy now! The blue really looks great when properly looked after

I was genuinely starting to think the colour was a bit dull, and preferred the Jag blue fire, then I cleaned it......can't believe how much the dirt covered the vibrancy of the colour

I cleaned the front as well....just in case anyone thought I stopped half way lol

(http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag237/lee_palmer4/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpspwiq2bkc.jpeg) (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/lee_palmer4/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpspwiq2bkc.jpeg.html)

you got any more pics of the motor mate? just ordered exact same 3 door lapiz. you got the rear tints done? over and above the std?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 07 March 2016, 14:36

Got my lovely new mats today, fitted but the originals are in the boot for emergencies..

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20160307_141052_zpssysclt2w.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20160307_141052_zpssysclt2w.jpg.html)

And yesterday's promised wash completed:

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20160307_141204_zps2zouoyvk.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20160307_141204_zps2zouoyvk.jpg.html)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20160307_141134_zps0r9xqrkf.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20160307_141134_zps0r9xqrkf.jpg.html)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20160307_141146_zpsiqynmuey.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20160307_141146_zpsiqynmuey.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 07 March 2016, 15:53

Put the standard Pretorias on with the Bridgestones for a couple of months, had to fit the 7mm shims for the VWR kit and put some 8mm hub centric H&Rs on the rear to even it out

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: chris1h on 07 March 2016, 16:26

Quote from: Watts on 07 March 2016, 14:36

Got my lovely new mats today, fitted but the originals are in the boot for emergencies..

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20160307_141052_zpssysclt2w.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20160307_141052_zpssysclt2w.jpg.html)

And yesterday's promised wash completed:

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20160307_141204_zps2zouoyvk.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20160307_141204_zps2zouoyvk.jpg.html)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20160307_141134_zps0r9xqrkf.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20160307_141134_zps0r9xqrkf.jpg.html)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20160307_141146_zpsiqynmuey.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20160307_141146_zpsiqynmuey.jpg.html)

does look decent in red!  where you get the matts?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 07 March 2016, 16:59

Cheers Chris! Got the premier grade mats here: http://www.carmats2u.co.uk/vw-golf-car-mats-mk7-2013-onwards-2486-p.asp

Thanks to Booth11 on here who originally recommended them. Very impressed so far, better than the standard ones in quality plus the two tone edging looks really smart. All in with delivery about £55 so I think that's decent value.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 07 March 2016, 20:20

Fitted a set of new Bosch aerotwin wiper blades, I noticed a definite improvement over the old ones straight away, which is good considering the cost!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 07 March 2016, 23:26

Quote from: Watts on 07 March 2016, 16:59

Cheers Chris! Got the premier grade mats here: http://www.carmats2u.co.uk/vw-golf-car-mats-mk7-2013-onwards-2486-p.asp

Thanks to Booth11 on here who originally recommended them. Very impressed so far, better than the standard ones in quality plus the two tone edging looks really smart. All in with delivery about £55 so I think that's decent value.

They look fantastic Watts.  :cool:  Really go well with the seats.  Perfect match.  Yeah the quality is superb, makes the oem standard ones seem pathetic by comparison.

Now you just need a footrest plate to finish off the footwell  :wink: 
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/2014-2016-For-VW-Golf-7-MK7-Seat-mk3-footrest-pedals-Car-pedal-Cover/32433307485.html?spm=2114.30010308.3.11.6SzX41&ws_ab_test=searchweb201556_2,searchweb201644_3_10001_10002_10005_301_10006_10003_10004_62,searchweb201560_5,searchweb1451318400_6150,searchweb1451318411_6448&btsid=b0248db2-21f8-4eb5-a883-a9a7b51069db


Btw, car looks amazing.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mrparkuk on 08 March 2016, 00:15

Now you just need a footrest plate to finish off the footwell  :wink: 
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/2014-2016-For-VW-Golf-7-MK7-Seat-mk3-footrest-pedals-Car-pedal-Cover/32433307485.html?spm=2114.30010308.3.11.6SzX41&ws_ab_test=searchweb201556_2,searchweb201644_3_10001_10002_10005_301_10006_10003_10004_62,searchweb201560_5,searchweb1451318400_6150,searchweb1451318411_6448&btsid=b0248db2-21f8-4eb5-a883-a9a7b51069db

Does this fit a manual car or is it specific to the DSG?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 08 March 2016, 07:39

Quote from: Mrparkuk on 08 March 2016, 00:15

Does this fit a manual car or is it specific to the DSG?

Yes, it fits both manual and DSG.  Here it on my DSG,to show how it looks in situ.

(http://s11.postimg.org/bzikk65c3/image.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/khs0oibun/full/)

(http://s11.postimg.org/ixmoq43gj/image.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/fqs56hj0f/full/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 08 March 2016, 09:31

Quote from: Booth11 on 07 March 2016, 23:26

Quote from: Watts on 07 March 2016, 16:59

Cheers Chris! Got the premier grade mats here: http://www.carmats2u.co.uk/vw-golf-car-mats-mk7-2013-onwards-2486-p.asp

Thanks to Booth11 on here who originally recommended them. Very impressed so far, better than the standard ones in quality plus the two tone edging looks really smart. All in with delivery about £55 so I think that's decent value.

They look fantastic Watts.  :cool:  Really go well with the seats.  Perfect match.  Yeah the quality is superb, makes the oem standard ones seem pathetic by comparison.

Now you just need a footrest plate to finish off the footwell  :wink: 
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/2014-2016-For-VW-Golf-7-MK7-Seat-mk3-footrest-pedals-Car-pedal-Cover/32433307485.html?spm=2114.30010308.3.11.6SzX41&ws_ab_test=searchweb201556_2,searchweb201644_3_10001_10002_10005_301_10006_10003_10004_62,searchweb201560_5,searchweb1451318400_6150,searchweb1451318411_6448&btsid=b0248db2-21f8-4eb5-a883-a9a7b51069db


Btw, car looks amazing.

Cheers, these few little mods have made a real difference and make the car mine now. Only thing is, I don't want to drive it now in case the mats get dirty :rolleyes: Definitely need the paint looking at though, I keep finding issues here and there, nothing drastic and it does clean up well but they keep niggling me... Next jobette will be re-fitting the rear numberplate. I think the dealer must have Ray Charles on the team as the numberplate is badly wonky, the bumper protector that was on at the rear was fitted totally wrong so it has left a long line in the paint and the rear mats were in the wrong footwells!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 08 March 2016, 13:36

Quote from: Mrparkuk on 08 March 2016, 00:15

Now you just need a footrest plate to finish off the footwell  :wink: 
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/2014-2016-For-VW-Golf-7-MK7-Seat-mk3-footrest-pedals-Car-pedal-Cover/32433307485.html?spm=2114.30010308.3.11.6SzX41&ws_ab_test=searchweb201556_2,searchweb201644_3_10001_10002_10005_301_10006_10003_10004_62,searchweb201560_5,searchweb1451318400_6150,searchweb1451318411_6448&btsid=b0248db2-21f8-4eb5-a883-a9a7b51069db

Does this fit a manual car or is it specific to the DSG?

It's actually closer in shape to the manual plastic footrest than the DSG one. The factory fitted footrest in DSG cars is a little bigger / wider than that in the manual.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: stokeballoon on 08 March 2016, 13:52

Quote from: KyleB on 27 February 2016, 23:05

Thanks guys, time for some man maths to take place...

You rang....... :whistle: :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 08 March 2016, 18:23

Quote from: JoeGTI on 08 March 2016, 13:36

Quote from: Mrparkuk on 08 March 2016, 00:15

Now you just need a footrest plate to finish off the footwell  :wink: 
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/2014-2016-For-VW-Golf-7-MK7-Seat-mk3-footrest-pedals-Car-pedal-Cover/32433307485.html?spm=2114.30010308.3.11.6SzX41&ws_ab_test=searchweb201556_2,searchweb201644_3_10001_10002_10005_301_10006_10003_10004_62,searchweb201560_5,searchweb1451318400_6150,searchweb1451318411_6448&btsid=b0248db2-21f8-4eb5-a883-a9a7b51069db

Does this fit a manual car or is it specific to the DSG?

It's actually closer in shape to the manual plastic footrest than the DSG one. The factory fitted footrest in DSG cars is a little bigger / wider than that in the manual.

It is indeed Joe.  This replacement one is so much more comfortable than the standard one even though it's slightly narrower. . I was very pleasantly surprised with it.  Simp,e but useful mini mod.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 08 March 2016, 18:25

Quote from: Watts on 08 March 2016, 09:31

Quote from: Booth11 on 07 March 2016, 23:26

Quote from: Watts on 07 March 2016, 16:59

Cheers Chris! Got the premier grade mats here: http://www.carmats2u.co.uk/vw-golf-car-mats-mk7-2013-onwards-2486-p.asp

Thanks to Booth11 on here who originally recommended them. Very impressed so far, better than the standard ones in quality plus the two tone edging looks really smart. All in with delivery about £55 so I think that's decent value.

They look fantastic Watts.  :cool:  Really go well with the seats.  Perfect match.  Yeah the quality is superb, makes the oem standard ones seem pathetic by comparison.

Now you just need a footrest plate to finish off the footwell  :wink: 
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/2014-2016-For-VW-Golf-7-MK7-Seat-mk3-footrest-pedals-Car-pedal-Cover/32433307485.html?spm=2114.30010308.3.11.6SzX41&ws_ab_test=searchweb201556_2,searchweb201644_3_10001_10002_10005_301_10006_10003_10004_62,searchweb201560_5,searchweb1451318400_6150,searchweb1451318411_6448&btsid=b0248db2-21f8-4eb5-a883-a9a7b51069db


Btw, car looks amazing.

Cheers, these few little mods have made a real difference and make the car mine now. Only thing is, I don't want to drive it now in case the mats get dirty :rolleyes: Definitely need the paint looking at though, I keep finding issues here and there, nothing drastic and it does clean up well but they keep niggling me... Next jobette will be re-fitting the rear numberplate. I think the dealer must have Ray Charles on the team as the numberplate is badly wonky, the bumper protector that was on at the rear was fitted totally wrong so it has left a long line in the paint and the rear mats were in the wrong footwells!

The little ones do make a difference and put your own stamp on it.  And since you spend most of your time inside the car, it does matter.

Couldn't be doing with a wonky number plate.  Does sound like the visually challenged have been let loose on your car!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 08 March 2016, 22:46

Quote from: Watts on 08 March 2016, 09:31

....... and the rear mats were in the wrong footwells!

Funny you should say that, thats been discussed on here a few times and quite a lot of folk had the same.
Me included with my GTD. In fact I must check Mrs P's GTI.
Strange thing is I never noticed for a few weeks then thought I had the wrong mats  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 12 March 2016, 17:55

A set of new Austin 18" were fitted yesterday, so today was wash clay, panel wipe and application of Gtechniq C5.

Let's hope they look that good for a while?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: AndyG on 12 March 2016, 19:17

It's no good telling us this without pics clubsport.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 12 March 2016, 20:01

Sorry, I didn't take any photos I was so engrossed in the task, it's now too dark outside!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: AndyG on 12 March 2016, 20:30

Will let you off this time.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 14 March 2016, 16:59

After a month of abject neglect, I finally washed and waxed it!  Decided to try my new pot of Swissvax Best of Show wax - what a divine smell!  Goes to the top of the list on that score.  Very pleased with the finish, really brings out the pearl flake beautifully.  I know it will be a short-lived wax with a lifespan of about a month but that's ok.  Will get a second coat at the weekend when the first coat has cured.

Todays efforts: 

Moistened with pressure washer
Wheel pre wash spray - Bilberry Wheel Cleaner
Snow foamed twice - ValetPro Advanced Neutral
Wheels washed - Wheel Woolies and WoWo Wheel Mitt
Pressure wash
2 bucket wash - DoDo Juice Supernatural Shampoo, WoWo Lambswool Mitt - one for upper panel, one for lower panels
Pressure wash rinse
Open ended hose rinse
Dry with Vac n Blo and WoWo drying towels
Waxed - Swissvax Best of Show - applied with Auto Finesse sponge applicator and buffed off with WoWo Microfibre cloths
Glass cleaned with Gtechniq G6 Perfect Glass and WoWo Glass Cloth
Tailpipes cleaned and polished with Mothers Mag and Aluminium polish
Tyres dressed with Achem Hi Shine Long Life Tyre Dressing

Started off looking like this

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1610/24509831733_491d4eae79_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DkRi4K)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1461/25136692305_324c89ca02_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Eif7SD)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1518/25018436452_c9f8fbc880_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/E7N2wC)

Bit of snow foam action
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1680/25665681102_e40fb80deb_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/F6ZjP9)

All done and waxed with Swissvax Best of Show
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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Eccie on 14 March 2016, 17:41

Nice work there Booth; interesting that you power wash first, I was under the impression that snow foam worked best on a dry car, but looking at your results, I don't know why I'm raising the point  :undecided:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 14 March 2016, 17:51

Quote from: Eccie on 14 March 2016, 17:41

Nice work there Booth; interesting that you power wash first, I was under the impression that snow foam worked best on a dry car, but looking at your results, I don't know why I'm raising the point  :undecided:

There's 2 schools of thought on that and it's debated now and then - riveting topic eh!   But I don't 'power wash' first, I just lightly wet the car briefly.  Works for me. :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 14 March 2016, 17:54

Also fitted the new Lockwood 5dr R sill protectors (yesterday).  Removed the plain etched ones and replaced with these.  And fully cleaned the interior.

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 14 March 2016, 19:19

They look the business Ms B!

Were the old ones a pain to get off?
I'm assuming not with all your potions you have  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: chris1h on 14 March 2016, 19:27

they look good bec!  i love them matts so much with the blue stitching!  carnt way get a set!  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mk7-GTD on 14 March 2016, 19:38

Quote from: Booth11 on 14 March 2016, 17:51

Quote from: Eccie on 14 March 2016, 17:41

Nice work there Booth; interesting that you power wash first, I was under the impression that snow foam worked best on a dry car, but looking at your results, I don't know why I'm raising the point  :undecided:

There's 2 schools of thought on that and it's debated now and then - riveting topic eh!   But I don't 'power wash' first, I just lightly wet the car briefly.  Works for me. :smiley:

I see a test next time you do your car. Spray the snow foam on one side dry and the other side wet maybe.

Car looks great as always when when you clean it. Do you or have you ever used a powered polisher on the car. As we are going to be getting at least two new cars this year and we are moving to a house with a garage that is just over 33'x16' I was thinking of investing in some serious detailing gear. However I don't want to be one of those people that have all the gear and no idea. Are they any places that one can go to be thought about how to do it right.

Someone suggested that I buy a few bonnets to practice on.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 14 March 2016, 19:51

Booth, the vax certainly works well on that colour.

Did you get round to trying the GT C5 on the wheels?

I did mine, a lot of work in prep, but looks great, just need to see how it lasts?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 14 March 2016, 20:24

Brought mine home from the dealers with all the factory covers etc still on.
Must have looked a fool driving it like that but needs must.
Took longer than expected to get all the stickers off especially from the edges of the rear window spoiler.
Gave the outside a wash and dry, nothing too special due to lack of time but it looks presentable at least.
I couldn't quite believe how dirty it actually was when I collected it.
It looked like it had been sat at a dockside for a fortnight......... oh wait, it had :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 14 March 2016, 20:31

Quote from: Exonian on 14 March 2016, 19:19

They look the business Ms B!

Were the old ones a pain to get off?
I'm assuming not with all your potions you have  :laugh:

No lotions or potions required, just a strong pair of hands....haven't you heard, I have very strong hands.  :grin:  There had been a bit of debate on the other four about how best to approach it, and warming the glue up with a hairdryer seemed the way forward so I started with that but quickly realised that actually with a bit of brute force they just pulled off without the need to heat the glue up. So it was a bare hands jobbie.  No damage to the paintwork, just a case of cleaning off the old glue residue with trusty Tardis (have you bought some yet?) and cleaning and drying the sills ready for the new plates. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 14 March 2016, 20:32

Quote from: chris1h on 14 March 2016, 19:27

they look good bec!  i love them matts so much with the blue stitching!  carnt way get a set!  :laugh:

Thanks Chris. I love the mats they really are one o pf the best things I've bought for it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 14 March 2016, 21:03

Quote from: Mk7-GTD on 14 March 2016, 19:38

I see a test next time you do your car. Spray the snow foam on one side dry and the other side wet maybe.

Car looks great as always when when you clean it. Do you or have you ever used a powered polisher on the car. As we are going to be getting at least two new cars this year and we are moving to a house with a garage that is just over 33'x16' I was thinking of investing in some serious detailing gear. However I don't want to be one of those people that have all the gear and no idea. Are they any places that one can go to be thought about how to do it right.

Someone suggested that I buy a few bonnets to practice on.

Did that snow foam test ages ago - pre-moistened car for me.  :smiley:

I do have a dual action polisher (DA), in fact I've just replaced my old DA with a new DAS-6 Pro Plus, and sold the old Meguiars machine to someone on another forum.  But I haven't yet polished the R - I asked the dealer not to prep it so the paintwork was in excellent condition and didn't need polishing.  The first DA polish will be done later this spring and then again (if needed) in autumn.  This is the DA I've just bought.  http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polishing-machines/das-6-pro-plus-dual-action-polisher/das-6-pro-plus-15mm-dual-action-polisher/prod_1452.html

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1672/25387732972_3fac33d98e_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EFqLw1)

Some good starter kits on here too - look under each machine for kits http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polishing-machines/cat_68.html

There's loads of advice on DA polishing on places like Detailing World but also plenty of advice on this forum too in the detailing section.  Some good guides here:

http://www.autogeek.net/detailingtips.html
http://www.autogeek.net/dual-action-polisher.html
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/porter-cable-7424xp-dual-action-orbital-polisher/38399-da-polisher-articles-help-newbies-machine-polishing.html
http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/images/misc/dapolishing.pdf
http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/car-care-advice.html
http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=63859%C2%A0

Practicing on a lesser car or some old panels from the scrappers is worthwhile to give you a chance to get used to the weight, speed of the machine and practice your techniques and arm pressure.  Here's a bit of general DA advice:

On a general polishing note, the rule of thumb is to start with the least abrasive polish and pad combination and step up from there as required by the severity of the swirls.  Choose your polish first used on the least abrasive pad and if not getting required result, try next polish up on the same pad. Then if required, step up to a heavier pad.  And step down when refining.
 
A garage or workshop is preferable especially one with a good light source so you can regularly check your progress.  If you do it outside (I do), the light needs to be good and you're at the mercy of the weather.  If doing it outside and over more than a day, you will need to wash the car again prior to continuing.  I'm not a pro but these are my best tips:
 
•   Assess the condition of the paintwork first in good light, so you know what is required
•   Prepare the paintwork prior to polishing - tar remover, iron remover, claying etc, to ensure it's free of all bonded contaminants.
•   Tape up all trim with low tack masking tape.
•   Take it slowly and split larger panels up into manageable areas. 
•   Start with the least abrasive pad and polish combo and step up as necessary.  Choose your polish first. Then the lease abrasive pad, if more cut is required step up to the next pad. If a more abrasive polish is required use that again starting with the least abrasive pad.....and so on.
•   Start with the correction/swirl remova polishing stage first using a cutting pad then follow with the refining stage using a finishing pad.
•   Use moderate pressure - too light and it will have little effect, too much and you will fry your backing plate screw thread.
•   Use mid speed - as too low a speed won't achieve anything.
•   Always sling the DA cable over your shoulder otherwise it can drag/trail across the paintwork causing marks (just as you are trying to get rid of them!).
•   Stop and inspect at regular intervals to see how you are progressing and what further is required.
•   Use a good LED light source to check for swirls close up.
•   Once you've primed the pad with polish make sure you place it on the paintwork before switching on    DA, otherwise the polish will fling off everywhere.
•   You might need to do several passes to achieve the required correction.
•   After polishing use a good IPA like Gtechniq Panel Wipe to remove polish residue before going on to seal/wax the car.
 
Finally look on YouTube for Mike Philips (formerly of Meguairs) DA tutorials.  He also has lots of good tips on Autogeek site.  Great for someone new to DA polishing.

Then there's the actual DA machines, pads and polishes.  It can be a minefield but have a look at these 2 recent threads where it was discussed .

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=276899.0

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=276985.0

Hope this helps.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 14 March 2016, 21:10

Quote from: clubsport on 14 March 2016, 19:51

Booth, the vax certainly works well on that colour.

Did you get round to trying the GT C5 on the wheels?

I did mine, a lot of work in prep, but looks great, just need to see how it lasts?

Yeah the Best of Show is gorgeous. Swissvax waxes are so easy to apply and buff off.  They don't last very long (month) but the finish is lovely.

No I haven't got around to the C5 on the wheels yet. Currently they are making do with a couple coats of GT C2v3 for now.  It's the time it takes!  Need more hours in the day and days in the week!!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 14 March 2016, 21:14

Quote from: kalimon on 14 March 2016, 20:24

Brought mine home from the dealers with all the factory covers etc still on.
Must have looked a fool driving it like that but needs must.
Took longer than expected to get all the stickers off especially from the edges of the rear window spoiler.
Gave the outside a wash and dry, nothing too special due to lack of time but it looks presentable at least.
I couldn't quite believe how dirty it actually was when I collected it.
It looked like it had been sat at a dockside for a fortnight......... oh wait, it had :smiley:

You got it today?  Woohoo, congratulations kalimon.   :cool:

Mine was exactly the same when I picked it up unprepared - really dirty.  I did just the same as you, de-glued it, wash and dry and then 2 weeks later it got a full detail. 

So, how do you like it?  And where are the pics......?  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 14 March 2016, 22:34

Quote from: Booth11 on 14 March 2016, 21:14

Quote from: kalimon on 14 March 2016, 20:24

Brought mine home from the dealers with all the factory covers etc still on.
Must have looked a fool driving it like that but needs must.
Took longer than expected to get all the stickers off especially from the edges of the rear window spoiler.
Gave the outside a wash and dry, nothing too special due to lack of time but it looks presentable at least.
I couldn't quite believe how dirty it actually was when I collected it.
It looked like it had been sat at a dockside for a fortnight......... oh wait, it had :smiley:

You got it today?  Woohoo, congratulations kalimon.   :cool:

Mine was exactly the same when I picked it up unprepared - really dirty.  I did just the same as you, de-glued it, wash and dry and then 2 weeks later it got a full detail. 

So, how do you like it?  And where are the pics......?  :laugh:

Thanks Rebecca, it's been a long wait
To be honest it all feels a bit weird. I joined this forum about 5 months ago in preparation for my new car. I've posted a lot as I usually have something to say, most of it sh!te probably.
I ordered the car having not sat in one, never mind driving one. My first impressions of it are that its far nicer in the flesh, photos just don't do it justice. Carbon grey is stunning and the thing that everyone who's seen it have mentioned is the Austin alloys. They are gorgeous !
It's the first petrol car I've driven in years apart from hire cars on holiday and it just sounds brilliant and pulls like a train.
Absolutely love the interior as well.
So yes, I'm a very happy man.
I'm going to take my wife out for a drive tomorrow, might even let her get behind the wheel if I'm in a good mood.
I'll  try and get some pictures up but I honestly don't know how to do it on here. It appears to be more complicated than other sites I frequent😀

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mk7-GTD on 15 March 2016, 10:00

Quote from: Booth11 on 14 March 2016, 21:03

Quote from: Mk7-GTD on 14 March 2016, 19:38

I see a test next time you do your car. Spray the snow foam on one side dry and the other side wet maybe.

Car looks great as always when when you clean it. Do you or have you ever used a powered polisher on the car. As we are going to be getting at least two new cars this year and we are moving to a house with a garage that is just over 33'x16' I was thinking of investing in some serious detailing gear. However I don't want to be one of those people that have all the gear and no idea. Are they any places that one can go to be thought about how to do it right.

Someone suggested that I buy a few bonnets to practice on.

Did that snow foam test ages ago - pre-moistened car for me.  :smiley:

I do have a dual action polisher (DA), in fact I've just replaced my old DA with a new DAS-6 Pro Plus, and sold the old Meguiars machine to someone on another forum.  But I haven't yet polished the R - I asked the dealer not to prep it so the paintwork was in excellent condition and didn't need polishing.  The first DA polish will be done later this spring and then again (if needed) in autumn.  This is the DA I've just bought.  http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polishing-machines/das-6-pro-plus-dual-action-polisher/das-6-pro-plus-15mm-dual-action-polisher/prod_1452.html

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1672/25387732972_3fac33d98e_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EFqLw1)

Some good starter kits on here too - look under each machine for kits http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polishing-machines/cat_68.html

There's loads of advice on DA polishing on places like Detailing World but also plenty of advice on this forum too in the detailing section.  Some good guides here:

http://www.autogeek.net/detailingtips.html
http://www.autogeek.net/dual-action-polisher.html
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/porter-cable-7424xp-dual-action-orbital-polisher/38399-da-polisher-articles-help-newbies-machine-polishing.html
http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/images/misc/dapolishing.pdf
http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/car-care-advice.html
http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=63859%C2%A0

Practicing on a lesser car or some old panels from the scrappers is worthwhile to give you a chance to get used to the weight, speed of the machine and practice your techniques and arm pressure.  Here's a bit of general DA advice:

On a general polishing note, the rule of thumb is to start with the least abrasive polish and pad combination and step up from there as required by the severity of the swirls.  Choose your polish first used on the least abrasive pad and if not getting required result, try next polish up on the same pad. Then if required, step up to a heavier pad.  And step down when refining.
 
A garage or workshop is preferable especially one with a good light source so you can regularly check your progress.  If you do it outside (I do), the light needs to be good and you're at the mercy of the weather.  If doing it outside and over more than a day, you will need to wash the car again prior to continuing.  I'm not a pro but these are my best tips:
 
•   Assess the condition of the paintwork first in good light, so you know what is required
•   Prepare the paintwork prior to polishing - tar remover, iron remover, claying etc, to ensure it's free of all bonded contaminants.
•   Tape up all trim with low tack masking tape.
•   Take it slowly and split larger panels up into manageable areas. 
•   Start with the least abrasive pad and polish combo and step up as necessary.  Choose your polish first. Then the lease abrasive pad, if more cut is required step up to the next pad. If a more abrasive polish is required use that again starting with the least abrasive pad.....and so on.
•   Start with the correction/swirl remova polishing stage first using a cutting pad then follow with the refining stage using a finishing pad.
•   Use moderate pressure - too light and it will have little effect, too much and you will fry your backing plate screw thread.
•   Use mid speed - as too low a speed won't achieve anything.
•   Always sling the DA cable over your shoulder otherwise it can drag/trail across the paintwork causing marks (just as you are trying to get rid of them!).
•   Stop and inspect at regular intervals to see how you are progressing and what further is required.
•   Use a good LED light source to check for swirls close up.
•   Once you've primed the pad with polish make sure you place it on the paintwork before switching on    DA, otherwise the polish will fling off everywhere.
•   You might need to do several passes to achieve the required correction.
•   After polishing use a good IPA like Gtechniq Panel Wipe to remove polish residue before going on to seal/wax the car.
 
Finally look on YouTube for Mike Philips (formerly of Meguairs) DA tutorials.  He also has lots of good tips on Autogeek site.  Great for someone new to DA polishing.

Then there's the actual DA machines, pads and polishes.  It can be a minefield but have a look at these 2 recent threads where it was discussed .

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=276899.0

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=276985.0

Hope this helps.

Thank you so much for the advice, I have just had a quick read through but I have bookmarked it for later when I can spend time reading through everything properly.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 15 March 2016, 17:15

I found out something new today, carbon grey is real b!tch to keep clean!
Its still the best colour imo and a huge error on the part of VW by not offering it on the R.
That would have been a match made in heaven  :drool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Eccie on 15 March 2016, 19:33

Now I know you shouldn't check it............ But I had a weak moment today

(http://i597.photobucket.com/albums/tt60/gpe/image_zpsckhztvg3.jpeg) (http://s597.photobucket.com/user/gpe/media/image_zpsckhztvg3.jpeg.html)

I don't do much motorway driving, hence the low average MPH

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 15 March 2016, 20:06

I've had mine a day and I can see it's gonna be a thirsty devil.
Good job I don't use it for commuting really.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 15 March 2016, 20:09

Quote from: Eccie on 15 March 2016, 19:33

Now I know you shouldn't check it............ But I had a weak moment today

(http://i597.photobucket.com/albums/tt60/gpe/image_zpsckhztvg3.jpeg) (http://s597.photobucket.com/user/gpe/media/image_zpsckhztvg3.jpeg.html)

I don't do much motorway driving, hence the low average MPH

Count yourself lucky, my long term mpg is usually around the 23mpg mark.  :shocked: :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 15 March 2016, 20:16

Quote from: Eccie on 15 March 2016, 19:33

Now I know you shouldn't check it............ But I had a weak moment today

(http://i597.photobucket.com/albums/tt60/gpe/image_zpsckhztvg3.jpeg) (http://s597.photobucket.com/user/gpe/media/image_zpsckhztvg3.jpeg.html)

I don't do much motorway driving, hence the low average MPH

All looks great but I couldn't have the volume control with the line in any position other than bolt up-right - I go mad if my OH moves it :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Bungleaio on 15 March 2016, 21:16

Quote from: Eccie on 15 March 2016, 19:33

Now I know you shouldn't check it............ But I had a weak moment today

(http://i597.photobucket.com/albums/tt60/gpe/image_zpsckhztvg3.jpeg) (http://s597.photobucket.com/user/gpe/media/image_zpsckhztvg3.jpeg.html)

I don't do much motorway driving, hence the low average MPH

I think you're doing well, I'm averaging just over 30mpg. My commute kills my average I think.

Quote from: Watts

All looks great but I couldn't have the volume control with the line in any position other than bolt up-right - I go mad if my OH moves it :rolleyes:

First mod I did on mine was covering it up,

(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r50/Bungleaio/Golf/collection%20day/IMG_9293_zpsxlmbtntg.jpg)

http://www.badgeskins.com/store/p63/MK7_-_Headunit_power_button_blackout_set.html

It comes as a set of three so I put one on the other side too just so that they match completely.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 15 March 2016, 22:21

Quote from: Watts on 15 March 2016, 20:16

Quote from: Eccie on 15 March 2016, 19:33

Now I know you shouldn't check it............ But I had a weak moment today

(http://i597.photobucket.com/albums/tt60/gpe/image_zpsckhztvg3.jpeg) (http://s597.photobucket.com/user/gpe/media/image_zpsckhztvg3.jpeg.html)

I don't do much motorway driving, hence the low average MPH

All looks great but I couldn't have the volume control with the line in any position other than bolt up-right - I go mad if my OH moves it :rolleyes:

Does my head in too if it's not bolt upright !!  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mk7-GTD on 15 March 2016, 22:39

Quote from: Watts on 15 March 2016, 20:16

Quote from: Eccie on 15 March 2016, 19:33

Now I know you shouldn't check it............ But I had a weak moment today

(http://i597.photobucket.com/albums/tt60/gpe/image_zpsckhztvg3.jpeg) (http://s597.photobucket.com/user/gpe/media/image_zpsckhztvg3.jpeg.html)

I don't do much motorway driving, hence the low average MPH

All looks great but I couldn't have the volume control with the line in any position other than bolt up-right - I go mad if my OH moves it :rolleyes:

Man, I thought I was the only one. My wife turns it just to annoy me.

There's loads of us, I must show my wife.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 16 March 2016, 12:56

Quote from: Mk7-GTD on 15 March 2016, 22:39

Quote from: Watts on 15 March 2016, 20:16

Quote from: Eccie on 15 March 2016, 19:33

Now I know you shouldn't check it............ But I had a weak moment today

(http://i597.photobucket.com/albums/tt60/gpe/image_zpsckhztvg3.jpeg) (http://s597.photobucket.com/user/gpe/media/image_zpsckhztvg3.jpeg.html)

I don't do much motorway driving, hence the low average MPH

All looks great but I couldn't have the volume control with the line in any position other than bolt up-right - I go mad if my OH moves it :rolleyes:

Man, I thought I was the only one. My wife turns it just to annoy me.

There's loads of us, I must show my wife.

Safety in numbers?

JB GTI - not sure what you're saying there :whistle:

Bungleaio - blimey, you really can buy everything - how on earth did they know to make and market those?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mrparkuk on 16 March 2016, 14:18

First mod I did on mine was covering it up,

(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r50/Bungleaio/Golf/collection%20day/IMG_9293_zpsxlmbtntg.jpg)

http://www.badgeskins.com/store/p63/MK7_-_Headunit_power_button_blackout_set.html




Brilliant. Tragic, but brilliant. I need these. :nerd:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sokkia on 16 March 2016, 14:30

And I thought I was weird for being annoyed at that - My 9 year old does it just to laugh at me now!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Eccie on 16 March 2016, 15:14

I'm very surprised that my little knob :embarrassed: has caused such a fuss, I shall take more care in future when I twiddle with it :shocked: and ensure that I leave it pointing in the right direction :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Diehammer on 16 March 2016, 15:24

Quote from: kalimon on 15 March 2016, 17:15

I found out something new today, carbon grey is real b!tch to keep clean!
Its still the best colour imo and a huge error on the part of VW by not offering it on the R.
That would have been a match made in heaven  :drool:

I don't find it too bad get some c2v on it once you clean it and it will make it easier. I wash mine once a week if weather permits and its usually just dust because of living where they are building hundreds of houses still.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 16 March 2016, 15:54

The sticker over the knob would make me worse as I would know it had no chance of pointing in the right direction.  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mk7-GTD on 16 March 2016, 16:54

Quote from: p3asa on 16 March 2016, 15:54

The sticker over the knob would make me worse as I would know it had no chance of pointing in the right direction.  :laugh:

You have issues man

I just ordered two :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 16 March 2016, 17:10

Funnily enough the alignment of the knob doesn't bother me at all.  But having that sticker over it would drive me nuts!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 16 March 2016, 17:56

I cancelled my VW finance agreement and paid the car of. It cost me a whopping £6.56 interest 😀

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 16 March 2016, 19:05

Quote from: Mk7-GTD on 16 March 2016, 16:54

Quote from: p3asa on 16 March 2016, 15:54

The sticker over the knob would make me worse as I would know it had no chance of pointing in the right direction.  :laugh:

You have issues man

I just ordered two :whistle:

Putting stickers over it is akin to lifting your floor mats and sweeping the dirt under there  :laugh: :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 16 March 2016, 19:51

Quote from: p3asa on 16 March 2016, 19:05

Quote from: Mk7-GTD on 16 March 2016, 16:54

Quote from: p3asa on 16 March 2016, 15:54

The sticker over the knob would make me worse as I would know it had no chance of pointing in the right direction.  :laugh:

You have issues man

I just ordered two :whistle:

Putting stickers over it is akin to lifting your floor mats and sweeping the dirt under there  :laugh: :grin:

Exactly!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mk7-GTD on 16 March 2016, 19:58

Quote from: p3asa on 16 March 2016, 19:05

Quote from: Mk7-GTD on 16 March 2016, 16:54

Quote from: p3asa on 16 March 2016, 15:54

The sticker over the knob would make me worse as I would know it had no chance of pointing in the right direction.  :laugh:

You have issues man

I just ordered two :whistle:

Putting stickers over it is akin to lifting your floor mats and sweeping the dirt under there  :laugh: :grin:

You don't do that?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 16 March 2016, 20:55

Quote from: Mk7-GTD on 16 March 2016, 19:58

Quote from: p3asa on 16 March 2016, 19:05

Quote from: Mk7-GTD on 16 March 2016, 16:54

Quote from: p3asa on 16 March 2016, 15:54

The sticker over the knob would make me worse as I would know it had no chance of pointing in the right direction.  :laugh:

You have issues man

I just ordered two :whistle:

Putting stickers over it is akin to lifting your floor mats and sweeping the dirt under there  :laugh: :grin:

You don't do that?

The horror.  :shocked: :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 16 March 2016, 21:03

Quote from: Watts on 16 March 2016, 12:56

Quote from: Mk7-GTD on 15 March 2016, 22:39

Quote from: Watts on 15 March 2016, 20:16

Quote from: Eccie on 15 March 2016, 19:33

Now I know you shouldn't check it............ But I had a weak moment today

(http://i597.photobucket.com/albums/tt60/gpe/image_zpsckhztvg3.jpeg) (http://s597.photobucket.com/user/gpe/media/image_zpsckhztvg3.jpeg.html)

I don't do much motorway driving, hence the low average MPH

All looks great but I couldn't have the volume control with the line in any position other than bolt up-right - I go mad if my OH moves it :rolleyes:

Man, I thought I was the only one. My wife turns it just to annoy me.

There's loads of us, I must show my wife.

Safety in numbers?

JB GTI - not sure what you're saying there :whistle:

I was talking about my knob  :whistle:  Fnarr Fnarr !!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 17 March 2016, 15:55

Hit a pheasant which managed to destroy the ACC sensor and grille, ACC sensors are a tad expensive  :shocked:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: AndyG on 17 March 2016, 16:27

If it were me I'd poach it with ginger,chillies and lime.
As for the sensor,it sounds expensive.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 17 March 2016, 16:29

Quote from: wigit on 17 March 2016, 15:55

Hit a pheasant which managed to destroy the ACC sensor and grille, ACC sensors are a tad expensive  :shocked:

Just for reference, have you had this repaired yet Wigit ?

I've heard that the sensor itself isn't too bad, but the calibration is what bumps the price up ? Purely cos' I'm very nosey, in case this happens to someone else, what sort of money are we looking at ?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 17 March 2016, 17:57

Quote from: wigit on 17 March 2016, 15:55

Hit a pheasant which managed to destroy the ACC sensor and grille, ACC sensors are a tad expensive  :shocked:

It's amazing how much damage they can do.  As Sootchuker says it's the calibration that costs.  Do you think your alignment has been knocked out.  That's all linked to the radar sensor too so that also bumps up the cost.  Hope you get it sorted ok and the cost is not too much of a nasty surprise.  Now, what have you done with the bird? - is it hung up at your place, lol. 

Lots of Pheasant round my way but have so far managed to avoid a collision with one.  One comes in our garden everyday for a mooch round.  The car doesn't know what to make of it!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 17 March 2016, 17:58

Sootchucker - in case you read this:

I spoke to Lockwood today about some other stuff and I asked about 5 door GTD sill plates and they have plans to manufacture these in the very near future. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 17 March 2016, 23:19

Carried out some VCDS tweaks on the GTI

Puddle lights on the doors illuminate irrespective of whether the mirrors are folded or not.
Inner brake lights.
Dimming DRLs (just slightly) when indicating.
Automatic coming home without needing to flash the main beam.
Fog light also coming on when using the main beam.
Fog lights and DRLs used for coming / leaving home
Auto fan selection showing what level its at.

All feeling familiar now  ;D

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 17 March 2016, 23:43

Quote from: Sootchucker on 17 March 2016, 16:29

Quote from: wigit on 17 March 2016, 15:55

Hit a pheasant which managed to destroy the ACC sensor and grille, ACC sensors are a tad expensive  :shocked:

Just for reference, have you had this repaired yet Wigit ?

I've heard that the sensor itself isn't too bad, but the calibration is what bumps the price up ? Purely cos' I'm very nosey, in case this happens to someone else, what sort of money are we looking at ?

Quote from: Booth11 on 17 March 2016, 17:57

It's amazing how much damage they can do.  As Sootchuker says it's the calibration that costs.  Do you think your alignment has been knocked out.  That's all linked to the radar sensor too so that also bumps up the cost.  Hope you get it sorted ok and the cost is not too much of a nasty surprise.  Now, what have you done with the bird? - is it hung up at your place, lol. 

Lots of Pheasant round my way but have so far managed to avoid a collision with one.  One comes in our garden everyday for a mooch round.  The car doesn't know what to make of it!!

ACC appears to be working having done some VCDS checks, so it does not need the entire shebang, I had a look at ETKA tonight and appears bits I need can be bought separately, in essence frond surround and the cradle it sits in. The cradle is what has broken as this is flaps, I think it is engineered to be sacrificial (says repair kit on Etka). The error code it throws is when the sensor moves

The price for the alignment and calibration was not to much of a wince, I am sure it may be less when we have a conversation on diagnotics

Irony was I had it happen on the way to pick up some new brake pads and lines which were being fitted on the way back as long with a fluid change

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 17 March 2016, 23:49

Took my car into the dealers to discuss the recent damage they caused when it was in getting some warranty work!!! (Oh how I hate garages) and seen the valeter using this to dry a car he had just washed.

That's bound to cause swirls!?


(http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad28/p3asa1/GTI/squeege_zpshwlrg3fh.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 18 March 2016, 00:23

Quote from: p3asa on 17 March 2016, 23:49

Took my car into the dealers to discuss the recent damage they caused when it was in getting some warranty work!!! (Oh how I hate garages) and seen the valeter using this to dry a car he had just washed.

That's bound to cause swirls!?


(http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad28/p3asa1/GTI/squeege_zpshwlrg3fh.jpg)

I would say without a doubt.  This very thing was discussed recently on another forum, and many comments posted on damage seen as a result of using a blade to dry a car.  http://www.vwroc.com/forums/topic/12827-drying-a-car-with-a-flexi-blade/

Could well explain the scratches to your new car.  Imagine if there's any small particles of grit or debris caught between the blade and the paintwork - instant damage in large sweeps very much like you have on yours.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 18 March 2016, 00:27

Yeah totally agree Bec. It wasn't the same dealer as my wife's car but a sister dealership so no doubt they all use them.
On that car, they have told me the estimates I submitted were far too high so I can see me having to take the case further.
I've told them if they don't want to pay for the damage that's fine just order us an identical car and don't prep it. Simple.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 18 March 2016, 00:32

Quote from: p3asa on 18 March 2016, 00:27

Yeah totally agree Bec. It wasn't the same dealer as my wife's car but a sister dealership so no doubt they all use them.
On that car, they have told me the estimates I submitted were far too high so I can see me having to take the case further.
I've told them if they don't want to pay for the damage that's fine just order us an identical car and don't prep it. Simple.

Yeah I bet they used a blade on your wife's car (sorry, keep calling it yours!).  Nicely played Stevie regards the detailing costs v new replacement car. Hold firm, they caused the damage, it's entirely justified that you should want it rectifying by a reputable professional and not by the very dealership that inflicted the damage in the first place.  Someone else was in the same situation as you and in the end the dealership agreed to pay for a pro detail.  Good luck, I hope they see sense soon.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 18 March 2016, 01:42

LoL no problem re calling it my car. I do pay for it after all  :grin:

Interestingly when I went for estimates the detailers said it is happening more and more. They have had loads of cars especially new ones in being machine corrected with certain dealers saying they would pay no problem.
They also said the bigger companies like Audi and BMW have started transporting cars to them to be prepared properly for handover. So maybe it is sinking in with some dealerships that folk won't just accept poor standards any more.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 18 March 2016, 08:11

Quote from: p3asa on 18 March 2016, 01:42

LoL no problem re calling it my car. I do pay for it after all  :grin:

Interestingly when I went for estimates the detailers said it is happening more and more. They have had loads of cars especially new ones in being machine corrected with certain dealers saying they would pay no problem.
They also said the bigger companies like Audi and BMW have started transporting cars to them to be prepared properly for handover. So maybe it is sinking in with some dealerships that folk won't just accept poor standards any more.

Worrying that it's becoming more prevalent, but encouraging that some companies are now starting to see the light.  Hope you get your wife's car sorted.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 18 March 2016, 08:35

Quote from: p3asa on 18 March 2016, 00:27

Yeah totally agree Bec. It wasn't the same dealer as my wife's car but a sister dealership so no doubt they all use them.
On that car, they have told me the estimates I submitted were far too high so I can see me having to take the case further.
I've told them if they don't want to pay for the damage that's fine just order us an identical car and don't prep it. Simple.

Hope you get this sorted pal. Keep us posted  :smiley: :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Talk-torque on 18 March 2016, 09:36

Yes, worrying. No chances to be taken! Yesterday I arranged with my dealer to collect my GTi "in the wraps".

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Eccie on 18 March 2016, 10:17

Quote from: wigit on 17 March 2016, 15:55

Hit a pheasant which managed to destroy the ACC sensor and grille, ACC sensors are a tad expensive  :shocked:

That's not good Wigit - out of interest did the car slap the breaks on automatically?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 18 March 2016, 11:49

With all this talk of swirls on new cars etc. (mine was thankfully fine when I got it) I'm very surprised that dealers aren't making the investment (in materials and training if nothing else) of their valeting bays. If nothing else, the ones that are sending out new cars to detailers could plough that money into the valeting bay and actually improve the quality of valet and their reputation.

I know timescales (per car) are sometimes limited for the valeters but at least give them the right stuff (and enough of it not to have to reuse stuff like the same cloth/drying towel etc. all day)

I know 'some' tiny scratches are almost unavoidable in a high volume valeting bay, but it's not hard to at least minimise the "washed with a brillo pad" style valeting, surely?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 18 March 2016, 12:42

Quote from: Talk-torque on 18 March 2016, 09:36

Yes, worrying. No chances to be taken! Yesterday I arranged with my dealer to collect my GTi "in the wraps".

When's it coming Talk-torque?  Hopefully not long now till you can get your detailing mitts on it. Need any advice just give us a shout.   :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 18 March 2016, 13:03

Quote from: Eccie on 18 March 2016, 10:17

Quote from: wigit on 17 March 2016, 15:55

Hit a pheasant which managed to destroy the ACC sensor and grille, ACC sensors are a tad expensive  :shocked:

That's not good Wigit - out of interest did the car slap the breaks on automatically?

I'd doubt it, the radar isn't designed to pick out soft targets. Maybe the latest pedestrian avoidance systems might, but i think those work on a TV visual recognition system rather than radar.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 18 March 2016, 14:01

Quote from: Bungleaio on 15 March 2016, 21:16

First mod I did on mine was covering it up,

(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r50/Bungleaio/Golf/collection%20day/IMG_9293_zpsxlmbtntg.jpg)

I was looking at my knob (settle down!!!  :grin:) on the way to work yesterday and it actually has a sticker on it to show the power sign. I wonder if it was peeled off what it would leave underneath?
 
I doubt I'd be able to get the sticker as central as above and that would just annoy me.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 18 March 2016, 16:04

That has to be the most ridiculous so called 'mod' ever :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gorocco on 18 March 2016, 16:19

Quote from: Gnasher on 18 March 2016, 11:49

With all this talk of swirls on new cars etc. (mine was thankfully fine when I got it) I'm very surprised that dealers aren't making the investment (in materials and training if nothing else) of their valeting bays. If nothing else, the ones that are sending out new cars to detailers could plough that money into the valeting bay and actually improve the quality of valet and their reputation.

I know timescales (per car) are sometimes limited for the valeters but at least give them the right stuff (and enough of it not to have to reuse stuff like the same cloth/drying towel etc. all day)

I know 'some' tiny scratches are almost unavoidable in a high volume valeting bay, but it's not hard to at least minimise the "washed with a brillo pad" style valeting, surely?

I've found a couple of scratches on mine that appear to be from the wash process. No swirls but it looks like a dirty rag has been used. I'm not expecting perfection so it could be worse but I will never let the dealer wash the car again. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 18 March 2016, 16:46

Quote from: kalimon on 18 March 2016, 16:04

That has to be the most ridiculous so called 'mod' ever :whistle:

Yes.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 19 March 2016, 13:14

Couple of pics of new car. Nothing anybody hasn't seen before :rolleyes:
First time I've attempted to add pictures so here goes nothing :laugh:

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1587/25878832416_12a4fff6c0_b.jpg
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1510/25604137190_02a6231c15_b.jpg
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1694/25276004033_90e7931603_b.jpg
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1614/25809764051_a955470c5b_b.jpg
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1503/25271977274_bc62aaccd8_b.jpg
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1626/25271976314_17a67eb852_b.jpg

No idea how to get them to show up properly.
AVForums puts this site to shame in regards to posting pictures :sad:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 19 March 2016, 13:19

Quote from: kalimon on 19 March 2016, 13:14

Couple of pics of new car. Nothing anybody hasn't seen before :rolleyes:
First time I've attempted to add pictures so here goes nothing :laugh:


(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1587/25878832416_12a4fff6c0_b.jpg)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1510/25604137190_02a6231c15_b.jpg)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1694/25276004033_90e7931603_b.jpg)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1503/25271977274_bc62aaccd8_b.jpg)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1626/25271976314_17a67eb852_b.jpg)


No idea how to get them to show up properly.
AVForums puts this site to shame in regards to posting pictures :sad:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 19 March 2016, 13:20

Quote from: kalimon on 19 March 2016, 13:14

Couple of pics of new car. Nothing anybody hasn't seen before :rolleyes:
First time I've attempted to add pictures so here goes nothing :laugh:

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1587/25878832416_12a4fff6c0_b.jpg
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1510/25604137190_02a6231c15_b.jpg
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1694/25276004033_90e7931603_b.jpg
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1503/25271977274_bc62aaccd8_b.jpg
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1626/25271976314_17a67eb852_b.jpg

No idea how to get them to show up properly.
AVForums puts this site to shame in regards to posting pictures :sad:

You need image tags around the web addresses to get  them to show as pics (http://)

Still the suspense of clicking on the links works well!!!

That looks superb. Love the colour, great car. :afro:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 19 March 2016, 13:25

Thanks Mr Ex, no idea what you mean concerning the pictures but I'm not the most technical guy on the web :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 19 March 2016, 13:31

Quote from: p3asa on 19 March 2016, 13:19

Quote from: kalimon on 19 March 2016, 13:14

Couple of pics of new car. Nothing anybody hasn't seen before :rolleyes:
First time I've attempted to add pictures so here goes nothing :laugh:


(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1587/25878832416_12a4fff6c0_b.jpg)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1510/25604137190_02a6231c15_b.jpg)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1694/25276004033_90e7931603_b.jpg)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1503/25271977274_bc62aaccd8_b.jpg)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1626/25271976314_17a67eb852_b.jpg)


No idea how to get them to show up properly.
AVForums puts this site to shame in regards to posting pictures :sad:

Ok, I give up.
How did you get these to appear as actual images in your post p3asa ?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 19 March 2016, 13:38

Quote from: kalimon on 19 March 2016, 13:25

Thanks Mr Ex, no idea what you mean concerning the pictures but I'm not the most technical guy on the web :laugh:

Sorry the image tags I showed in my post just came up as a box with a ? in it!
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=85911.0 have a scan through that.
Basically you need the photo web address and boxes with [IMG] and [  /IMG   ] in them, one either side of the image address. Excuse the big gaps in the second box but it stops the big ? thing.
It takes a bit of practice but becomes second nature after a while.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 19 March 2016, 13:40

Thanks Mr Ex, I'll have a look through and see if I can educate myself  :smiley:

Andy

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 19 March 2016, 13:57

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=85911.0

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 19 March 2016, 14:00

If you are using Flckr you need to post the BBCode into your post to get them to show up.  You can only access the BBCode via full website not the mobile version.  When you are in your photostream and select a photo, there is a sweeping arrow in the bottom right corner.  Click on that and a box comes up and along the top are some choices - select the last one which is BBCode, select the link and copy, the paste into your post.

Someone told me about the site for quick uploads and you can do multiple ones at a time. 

http://postimage.org

You upload straight from your device's photos and tick family safe, leave the size option. Once uploaded you get a choice of links. Pick Hotlink for forums 1 and copy the link or multiple links and paste into your post.  Works a treat and saves a shed load of time.


Car looks awesome Kalimon.  :cool:  Gorgeous colour and nice job on the snow foaming.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 19 March 2016, 14:05

Bec I think I'm reasonably computer literate and had a go at the Flickr last year some time and it totally bamboozled me  :grin:
I'm jealous you can work it perfectly. I do prefer the layout of pictures etc on it but just can't seem to post links from it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 19 March 2016, 14:20

Quote from: Booth11 on 19 March 2016, 14:00

If you are using Flckr you need to post the BBCode into your post to get them to show up.  You can only access the BBCode via full website not the mobile version.  When you are in your photostream and select a photo, there is a sweeping arrow in the bottom right corner.  Click on that and a box comes up and along the top are some choices - select the last one which is BBCode, select the link and copy, the paste into your post.

Someone told me about the site for quick uploads and you can do multiple ones at a time. 

http://postimage.org

You upload straight from your device's photos and tick family safe, leave the size option. Once uploaded you get a choice of links. Pick Hotlink for forums 1 and copy the link or multiple links and paste into your post.  Works a treat and saves a shed load of time.


Car looks awesome Kalimon.  :cool:  Gorgeous colour and nice job on the snow foaming.  :smiley:

Thanks Rebecca, I'm well pleased with the :laugh: car and the snow foam lance.
News travels fast though, my Dad has just been round to borrow my brand new pressure washer. I had to say yes but it was through gritted teeth

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 19 March 2016, 14:25

Quote from: Exonian on 19 March 2016, 13:20

Quote from: kalimon on 19 March 2016, 13:14

Couple of pics of new car. Nothing anybody hasn't seen before :rolleyes:
First time I've attempted to add pictures so here goes nothing :laugh:

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1587/25878832416_12a4fff6c0_b.jpg
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1510/25604137190_02a6231c15_b.jpg
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1694/25276004033_90e7931603_b.jpg
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1503/25271977274_bc62aaccd8_b.jpg
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1626/25271976314_17a67eb852_b.jpg

https://www.flickr.com/gp/139403774@N05/0jHPd2
No idea how to get them to show up properly.
AVForums puts this site to shame in regards to posting pictures :sad:

You need image tags around the web addresses to get  them to show as pics (http://)

Still the suspense of clicking on the links works well!!!

That looks superb. Love the colour, great car. :afro:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 19 March 2016, 14:27

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1677/25878823016_4b34309615_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FqPJtJ)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/FqPJtJ) by

Just did what you said Rebecca so her goes (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 19 March 2016, 14:28

Success!!!!!!
Trust a lady to know these things  :grin:
Ps
That's me parked at Costco about 100 yards from the store entrance  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: vw spur on 19 March 2016, 14:30

Your car looks great Kalimon, hope you're very happy with it, have you gone for 90% tint??

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 19 March 2016, 14:49

Quote from: vw spur on 19 March 2016, 14:30

Your car looks great Kalimon, hope you're very happy with it, have you gone for 90% tint??

Thanks spur, it really is superb.
Regarding the tints, I spoke to the factory and the did a special 75% tint just for me.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 19 March 2016, 14:51

Joking apart they are just the standard tint and you really don't need them any darker unless you're deranged  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: vw spur on 19 March 2016, 15:06

Quote from: kalimon on 19 March 2016, 14:51

Joking apart they are just the standard tint and you really don't need them any darker unless you're deranged 😀

Oh no, I must be slightly deranged :laugh: :laugh:.........I've gone for 90% on my Carbon Grey GTD I've got on order :whistle:    I'm liking the carbon grey more and more

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 19 March 2016, 15:06

Went to halfords to buy a few products which is about 3 miles from where I stay and in that space of time have spotted 3 lapis blue R's, 1 black, 1 white and 1 red R. Common as muck  :grin: :grin:

The thing I find most amusing however is when you see who is driving some of these cars. Obviously you can't judge a book by its cover but some owners just do not strike me as hot hatch lovers or thrill seekers.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 19 March 2016, 15:16

Quote from: kalimon on 19 March 2016, 14:51

............ and you really don't need them any darker unless you're deranged 😀

Really?!?  I thought it was each to their own.  :shocked:
When did we all have to start to conform? I must have missed that memo  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 19 March 2016, 15:35

Quote from: p3asa on 19 March 2016, 14:05

Bec I think I'm reasonably computer literate and had a go at the Flickr last year some time and it totally bamboozled me  :grin:
I'm jealous you can work it perfectly. I do prefer the layout of pictures etc on it but just can't seem to post links from it.

Stevie, Flickr is a right faff for posting on forums and quite why they won't give access to the BBCode from the mobile site or the App is beyond me!!! Very frustrating it is.  But I hate Photobucket layout even more so Flickr it is for me. That other link I posted earlier is useful for some posting and other sites I sometime post pic directly from device via Tapatalk which is great, but I still like to use a proper photo hosting site like Flickr as it helps me keep all my photos of the car in one place which proved to be very useful when selling my Mk6.  Also I upload things like the service sheets as it becomes a photographic record of the car's life and I like that, as I'm a bit sad, lol.

The biggest pita about Flickr is trying to select the link to copy on a phone or iPad, because you can't select it in the way you would on a laptop or desktop, and even when you tap on the link there is no option to Select All.  something Flickr have been criticised for but seem not to care.  The way to select the whole link (even though you can only see part of it on screen) is to - first bring up the box I mentioned earlier and select BBCode along the top which will bring up the link.  Then you have to tap on the link until part of it is selected, then pull one of the little blue dots on the selected text downwards and pull the other up which should select the whole link (even though only part of the link shows).  That will highlight the whole link and then tap copy.

I'm sure if they put their mind to it Flickr could make posting pics on forums so much easier but it's all geared to FB, Instagram and the like!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 19 March 2016, 15:40

Quote from: vw spur on 19 March 2016, 15:06

Quote from: kalimon on 19 March 2016, 14:51

Joking apart they are just the standard tint and you really don't need them any darker unless you're deranged 😀

Oh no, I must be slightly deranged :laugh: :laugh:.........I've gone for 90% on my Carbon Grey GTD I've got on order :whistle:    I'm liking the carbon grey more and more

Haha I'm sure it will look great. I ordered it originally and then bottled it after remembering how old and sensible I was :cry:
Carbon Grey is stunning.......Fact!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 19 March 2016, 15:43

Quote from: p3asa on 19 March 2016, 15:16

Quote from: kalimon on 19 March 2016, 14:51

............ and you really don't need them any darker unless you're deranged 😀

Really?!?  I thought it was each to their own.  :shocked:
When did we all have to start to conform? I must have missed that memo  :rolleyes:

It was meant to be a tongue in cheek remark but obviously got lost in translation.
I'll try to stick to the script in future for fear of offending someone  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 19 March 2016, 15:45

Quote from: Booth11 on 19 March 2016, 15:35

Quote from: p3asa on 19 March 2016, 14:05

Bec I think I'm reasonably computer literate and had a go at the Flickr last year some time and it totally bamboozled me  :grin:
I'm jealous you can work it perfectly. I do prefer the layout of pictures etc on it but just can't seem to post links from it.

Stevie, Flickr is a right faff for posting on forums and quite why they won't give access to the BBCode from the mobile site or the App is beyond me!!! Very frustrating it is.  But I hate Photobucket layout even more so Flickr it is for me. That other link I posted earlier is useful for some posting and other sites I sometime post pic directly from device via Tapatalk which is great, but I still like to use a proper photo hosting site like Flickr as it helps me keep all my photos of the car in one place which proved to be very useful when selling my Mk6.  Also I upload things like the service sheets as it becomes a photographic record of the car's life and I like that, as I'm a bit sad, lol.

The biggest pita about Flickr is trying to select the link to copy on a phone or iPad, because you can't select it in the way you would on a laptop or desktop, and even when you tap on the link there is no option to Select All.  something Flickr have been criticised for but seem not to care.  The way to select the whole link (even though you can only see part of it on screen) is to - first bring up the box I mentioned earlier and select BBCode along the top which will bring up the link.  Then you have to tap on the link until part of it is selected, then pull one of the little blue dots on the selected text downwards and pull the other up which should select the whole link (even though only part of the link shows).  That will highlight the whole link and then tap copy.

I'm sure if they put their mind to it Flickr could make posting pics on forums so much easier but it's all geared to FB, Instagram and the like!

If I can get it to work, anyone can, let me assure you :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 19 March 2016, 15:46

Quote from: kalimon on 19 March 2016, 14:27

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1677/25878823016_4b34309615_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FqPJtJ)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/FqPJtJ) by Andrew Stevenson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/), on Flickr

Just did what you said Rebecca so her goes

Woohoo!  You did it. :smiley:  There's that lovely car again.  :cool:

If you want to lose the bit of text under the photo that states your name, then after you've pasted the link into your post, select the last bit of it and delete it.  There's a part in the link where there are  2 instances of url in square brackets next to each other.  Select the latter part and rest of the latter part of the link and it gets rid of the "untitled by....." text.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 19 March 2016, 15:48

Quote from: kalimon on 19 March 2016, 15:45

Quote from: Booth11 on 19 March 2016, 15:35

Quote from: p3asa on 19 March 2016, 14:05

Bec I think I'm reasonably computer literate and had a go at the Flickr last year some time and it totally bamboozled me  :grin:
I'm jealous you can work it perfectly. I do prefer the layout of pictures etc on it but just can't seem to post links from it.

Stevie, Flickr is a right faff for posting on forums and quite why they won't give access to the BBCode from the mobile site or the App is beyond me!!! Very frustrating it is.  But I hate Photobucket layout even more so Flickr it is for me. That other link I posted earlier is useful for some posting and other sites I sometime post pic directly from device via Tapatalk which is great, but I still like to use a proper photo hosting site like Flickr as it helps me keep all my photos of the car in one place which proved to be very useful when selling my Mk6.  Also I upload things like the service sheets as it becomes a photographic record of the car's life and I like that, as I'm a bit sad, lol.

The biggest pita about Flickr is trying to select the link to copy on a phone or iPad, because you can't select it in the way you would on a laptop or desktop, and even when you tap on the link there is no option to Select All.  something Flickr have been criticised for but seem not to care.  The way to select the whole link (even though you can only see part of it on screen) is to - first bring up the box I mentioned earlier and select BBCode along the top which will bring up the link.  Then you have to tap on the link until part of it is selected, then pull one of the little blue dots on the selected text downwards and pull the other up which should select the whole link (even though only part of the link shows).  That will highlight the whole link and then tap copy.

I'm sure if they put their mind to it Flickr could make posting pics on forums so much easier but it's all geared to FB, Instagram and the like!

If I can get it to work, anyone can, let me assure you :smiley:

Haha, don't say that you'll make Stevie (p3asa) feel worse.  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 19 March 2016, 17:36

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1677/25878823016_4b34309615_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FqPJtJ) (https://flic.kr/p/FqPJtJ) 



 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Garhan on 19 March 2016, 18:05

Very nice Kalimon,,enjoy it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 19 March 2016, 18:10

Quote from: Garhan on 19 March 2016, 18:05

Very nice Kalimon,,enjoy it.

Thanks Garhan. I've put about 130 miles on it since Monday, mostly dropping my 2 lads off at the bar where they work.
Normally I would tell them to sod off but not this week :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 20 March 2016, 07:09

Quote from: kalimon on 19 March 2016, 17:36

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1677/25878823016_4b34309615_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FqPJtJ) (https://flic.kr/p/FqPJtJ) 
 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/)

Great colour, although I may be a bit biased  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mrparkuk on 20 March 2016, 13:06

Quote from: JB GTI on 20 March 2016, 07:09

Quote from: kalimon on 19 March 2016, 17:36

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1677/25878823016_4b34309615_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FqPJtJ) (https://flic.kr/p/FqPJtJ) 
 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/)

Great colour, although I may be a bit biased  :smiley:

Ditto :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wantmygti on 20 March 2016, 13:24

Looks great. I'd have a hard job choosing between carbon grey and reflex silver next time...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dean5i on 20 March 2016, 15:58

Quote from: kalimon on 19 March 2016, 14:27

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1677/25878823016_4b34309615_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FqPJtJ)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/FqPJtJ) by

I so wish the R was available in this colour.

It would have been my first choice.

I hope its available on the MK 8. (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 20 March 2016, 16:44

It's a strange decision by VW.
It should be available for all the performance Golf's with Lapiz strictly for the R (even though I'm not a fan)
The red badges and brake calipers contrast perfectly with the carbon grey.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 20 March 2016, 17:02

Quote from: wantmygti on 20 March 2016, 13:24

Looks great. I'd have a hard job choosing between carbon grey and reflex silver next time...

Not that hard to be honest. There really is no comparison when you see them side by side. Although reflex silver is certainly easier to keep clean.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: phope on 20 March 2016, 18:27

A day of cleaning, claying, hoovering and changing back to the summer Nogaro wheels, in prep for the cars first service at VW tomorrow morning

Pretty impressed at my winter tyres - just 1mm of tread used in 5 months/7k miles after I put them on at the end of October

All that work, then a bloody bird comes along and sh!ts all over it  :grin:

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y223/phope1/IMG_0811_zpsreehpnoj.jpg)

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y223/phope1/IMG_0818_zpsawljoaqb.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 20 March 2016, 19:03

Quote from: phope on 20 March 2016, 18:27

A day of cleaning, claying, hoovering and changing back to the summer Nogaro wheels, in prep for the cars first service at VW tomorrow morning

Pretty impressed at my winter tyres - just 1mm of tread used in 5 months/7k miles after I put them on at the end of October

All that work, then a bloody bird comes along and sh!ts all over it  :grin:
I thought that picture was your first snow foaming attempt 😀

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y223/phope1/IMG_0811_zpsreehpnoj.jpg)

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y223/phope1/IMG_0818_zpsawljoaqb.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snooze on 20 March 2016, 19:18

Quote from: kalimon on 19 March 2016, 17:36

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1677/25878823016_4b34309615_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FqPJtJ) (https://flic.kr/p/FqPJtJ) 
 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/)

Very nice. I have he same, but in 3dr guise. Wish I had 5drs though!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Bungleaio on 20 March 2016, 19:24

I removed all the dirt from mine today too, thankfully no bird incidents for me.

(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r50/Bungleaio/20160320_124358_zpszwkw9nqr.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mrparkuk on 20 March 2016, 19:25

Quote from: phope on 20 March 2016, 18:27

A day of cleaning, claying, hoovering and changing back to the summer Nogaro wheels, in prep for the cars first service at VW tomorrow morning

Pretty impressed at my winter tyres - just 1mm of tread used in 5 months/7k miles after I put them on at the end of October

All that work, then a bloody bird comes along and sh!ts all over it  :grin:

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y223/phope1/IMG_0811_zpsreehpnoj.jpg)

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y223/phope1/IMG_0818_zpsawljoaqb.jpg)

I believe that is a sign of luck to some people.  :cool: 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: seabrook132 on 21 March 2016, 07:52

 :shocked: That's not a bird, that's a cluster bomb!!!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 21 March 2016, 09:00

Quote from: phope on 20 March 2016, 18:27

A day of cleaning, claying, hoovering and changing back to the summer Nogaro wheels, in prep for the cars first service at VW tomorrow morning

Pretty impressed at my winter tyres - just 1mm of tread used in 5 months/7k miles after I put them on at the end of October

All that work, then a bloody bird comes along and sh!ts all over it  :grin:

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y223/phope1/IMG_0811_zpsreehpnoj.jpg)

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y223/phope1/IMG_0818_zpsawljoaqb.jpg)

Nooo! :angry: 

Look lovely before though.  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 21 March 2016, 09:01

Quote from: Bungleaio on 20 March 2016, 19:24

I removed all the dirt from mine today too, thankfully no bird incidents for me.

(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r50/Bungleaio/20160320_124358_zpszwkw9nqr.jpg)

Very nice and devoid of the hated bird poo.  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: titchy on 21 March 2016, 09:43

Washed, polished and waxed  :cool:

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1453/25956160215_29253d3b90_o_d.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sokkia on 21 March 2016, 10:12

I have met its younger twin brother. Turned up at work this morning and someone has purchased a 16 Plate CSG GTi in 5 doors. Must have really liked the look of my car in the car park  :cool:

Unfortunately the newer car looks like its been buffed to within an inch of its life and my car now looks filthy in comparison despite only being a week dirty!  :sick:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 21 March 2016, 14:30

I've taken mine in to have the facia surrounding the touch screen replaced.
It had a tiny blemish on it when I picked it up from the dealer and I'm kinda wishing I hadn't bothered now.
It will take a couple of hours to change so I am in an 'Up' for the afternoon :smiley:
The facia and center air vents are all one so I'm a bit concerned about more damage being done.
I should have just put up with the blemish in hindsight :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: phope on 21 March 2016, 15:02

1st service from Specialist Cars VW in Aberdeen, who did exactly what was asked, and finished it 3 hours earlier than anticipated (mind you, with no washing or hoovering it, thats to be expected :) )

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mk7-GTD on 21 March 2016, 20:53

I picked up the replacement(while my CC is in for repairs) Golf R last Friday and after a weekend and over 300 miles I have decided to get one. I have submitted the spec that I want and I'm waiting to find what offers I get before I go to the dealer I have the GTD ordered with to see if they can match it or even better it.

I'm looking at two ways of getting the car, PCP and then paying the car off in full a few days after getting it so that I can get the added discount from VW or failing that leasing it for the no fuss just buy and pay for fuel way.

I am going for a what I would call a top spec except for leather and a few cosmetic bits but decided to go for the sunroof rather than the 19" wheels because I have a set of Pretoria wheels I got last December just waiting for the Cup 2 tyres that I have on the CC at the minute.

I know that I will possibly get shunned for getting an estate but it is something we need/want.

(http://i1172.photobucket.com/albums/r579/Yeah-it-is-me/image_zpsbsps2ztz.png) (http://s1172.photobucket.com/user/Yeah-it-is-me/media/image_zpsbsps2ztz.png.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 21 March 2016, 21:58

Quote from: Booth11 on 19 March 2016, 15:35

Stevie, Flickr is a right faff for posting on forums and quite why they won't give access to the BBCode from the mobile site or the App is beyond me!!! Very frustrating it is.  But I hate Photobucket layout even more so Flickr it is for me.

Thanks Bec. I'll give it another go as I definitely prefer the layout of it. Although I don't even use photobucket for anything other than hosting pictures here.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 21 March 2016, 22:57

Quote from: titchy on 21 March 2016, 09:43

Washed, polished and waxed  :cool:

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1453/25956160215_29253d3b90_o_d.jpg)

Very lovely.  :cool: Great shine!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 21 March 2016, 22:58

Quote from: kalimon on 21 March 2016, 14:30

I've taken mine in to have the facia surrounding the touch screen replaced.
It had a tiny blemish on it when I picked it up from the dealer and I'm kinda wishing I hadn't bothered now.
It will take a couple of hours to change so I am in an 'Up' for the afternoon :smiley:
The facia and center air vents are all one so I'm a bit concerned about more damage being done.
I should have just put up with the blemish in hindsight :whistle:

Car's in the dealer - dread!  I have fingers and toes crossed for it's safe and unharmed return to you.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 21 March 2016, 23:00

Quote from: Mk7-GTD on 21 March 2016, 20:53

I know that I will possibly get shunned for getting an estate but it is something we need/want.

This forum is not a 'shunning' kind of place.  Hope you will post some pics up and a review when you get it.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 21 March 2016, 23:01

Quote from: p3asa on 21 March 2016, 21:58

Quote from: Booth11 on 19 March 2016, 15:35

Stevie, Flickr is a right faff for posting on forums and quite why they won't give access to the BBCode from the mobile site or the App is beyond me!!! Very frustrating it is.  But I hate Photobucket layout even more so Flickr it is for me.

Thanks Bec. I'll give it another go as I definitely prefer the layout of it. Although I don't even use photobucket for anything other than hosting pictures here.

Definitely give it another go Stevie. If you need any assistance, give me a shout.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 22 March 2016, 07:10

Quote from: Booth11 on 21 March 2016, 22:58

Quote from: kalimon on 21 March 2016, 14:30

I've taken mine in to have the facia surrounding the touch screen replaced.
It had a tiny blemish on it when I picked it up from the dealer and I'm kinda wishing I hadn't bothered now.
It will take a couple of hours to change so I am in an 'Up' for the afternoon :smiley:
The facia and center air vents are all one so I'm a bit concerned about more damage being done.
I should have just put up with the blemish in hindsight :whistle:

Car's in the dealer - dread!  I have fingers and toes crossed for it's safe and unharmed return to you.  :smiley:

It arrived home undamaged and unwashed due to salesman putting a sign in the car window ( his idea, I forgot to mention it but he knew that's what I would have wanted).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 22 March 2016, 07:44

Quote from: kalimon on 22 March 2016, 07:10

Quote from: Booth11 on 21 March 2016, 22:58

Quote from: kalimon on 21 March 2016, 14:30

I've taken mine in to have the facia surrounding the touch screen replaced.
It had a tiny blemish on it when I picked it up from the dealer and I'm kinda wishing I hadn't bothered now.
It will take a couple of hours to change so I am in an 'Up' for the afternoon :smiley:
The facia and center air vents are all one so I'm a bit concerned about more damage being done.
I should have just put up with the blemish in hindsight :whistle:

Car's in the dealer - dread!  I have fingers and toes crossed for it's safe and unharmed return to you.  :smiley:

It arrived home undamaged and unwashed due to salesman putting a sign in the car window ( his idea, I forgot to mention it but he knew that's what I would have wanted).

Ah, that's good news!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 23 March 2016, 15:14

Used Meguiars Scratch X to polish the blemish off my car. Took less than 2 minutes and is completely gone!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 23 March 2016, 17:50

Quote from: kalimon on 23 March 2016, 15:14

Used Meguiars Scratch X to polish the blemish off my car. Took less than 2 minutes and is completely gone!

That's great.  Everything as it should be now.  Enjoy :-)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 23 March 2016, 20:10

Stress free keyless motoring from now on hopefully :laugh: :evil:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Diehammer on 24 March 2016, 00:47

Washed it but forgot to take photos, love Carbon Grey When it's all shiny

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: AntGTD on 24 March 2016, 21:16

Collected it :)

I have been driving a Peugeot 208 thing for the past month so the difference was phenomenal. Who knows, tomorrow I might be able to check the sun roof works!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 24 March 2016, 22:00

Quote from: AntGTD on 24 March 2016, 21:16

Collected it :)

I have been driving a Peugeot 208 thing for the past month so the difference was phenomenal. Who knows, tomorrow I might be able to check the sun roof works!

Congrats!   And the pictures?............

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: AntGTD on 25 March 2016, 08:59

Quote from: Booth11 on 24 March 2016, 22:00

Quote from: AntGTD on 24 March 2016, 21:16

Collected it :)

I have been driving a Peugeot 208 thing for the past month so the difference was phenomenal. Who knows, tomorrow I might be able to check the sun roof works!

Congrats!   And the pictures?............

Just a couple taken this morning, didn't have my DSLR with me sound iPhone had to do :)
(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x211/degudodger/4C95B579-3BA3-4284-95EC-CCDBC729C1E2_zpsf5naesnt.jpg)

App-connect, Car play and KESSY are amazing!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Silvadadi on 25 March 2016, 09:19

Quote from: Mk7-GTD on 21 March 2016, 20:53

I picked up the replacement(while my CC is in for repairs) Golf R last Friday and after a weekend and over 300 miles I have decided to get one. I have submitted the spec that I want and I'm waiting to find what offers I get before I go to the dealer I have the GTD ordered with to see if they can match it or even better it.

I'm looking at two ways of getting the car, PCP and then paying the car off in full a few days after getting it so that I can get the added discount from VW or failing that leasing it for the no fuss just buy and pay for fuel way.

I am going for a what I would call a top spec except for leather and a few cosmetic bits but decided to go for the sunroof rather than the 19" wheels because I have a set of Pretoria wheels I got last December just waiting for the Cup 2 tyres that I have on the CC at the minute.

I know that I will possibly get shunned for getting an estate but it is something we need/want.

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What's the reason for VW not offering 19" wheels as an option when choosing a sunroof?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 25 March 2016, 10:59

Quote from: Silvadadi on 25 March 2016, 09:19

What's the reason for VW not offering 19" wheels as an option when choosing a sunroof?

In the past it was to do with kerb weight.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 25 March 2016, 11:02

Quote from: AntGTD on 25 March 2016, 08:59

Quote from: Booth11 on 24 March 2016, 22:00

Quote from: AntGTD on 24 March 2016, 21:16

Collected it :)

I have been driving a Peugeot 208 thing for the past month so the difference was phenomenal. Who knows, tomorrow I might be able to check the sun roof works!

Congrats!   And the pictures?............

Just a couple taken this morning, didn't have my DSLR with me sound iPhone had to do :)
(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x211/degudodger/4C95B579-3BA3-4284-95EC-CCDBC729C1E2_zpsf5naesnt.jpg)

App-connect, Car play and KESSY are amazing!

Lovely, love Reflex Silver on the mk7.  :cool:

Quote from: AntGTD on 25 March 2016, 08:59

App-connect, Car play and KESSY are amazing!

You can say that again.   :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mk7-GTD on 25 March 2016, 11:20

Quote from: AntGTD on 25 March 2016, 08:59

Quote from: Booth11 on 24 March 2016, 22:00

Quote from: AntGTD on 24 March 2016, 21:16

Collected it :)

I have been driving a Peugeot 208 thing for the past month so the difference was phenomenal. Who knows, tomorrow I might be able to check the sun roof works!

Congrats!   And the pictures?............

Just a couple taken this morning, didn't have my DSLR with me sound iPhone had to do :)
(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x211/degudodger/4C95B579-3BA3-4284-95EC-CCDBC729C1E2_zpsf5naesnt.jpg)

App-connect, Car play and KESSY are amazing!

I was passed by a reflex silver GTi last week and I thought it looked particularly good, it was the first time I had seen a performance Mk7 in the colour.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Talk-torque on 25 March 2016, 11:35

Hope my GTi in Tungsten looks that good Ant! Very nice.  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: AntGTD on 25 March 2016, 17:15

Thanks guys. Also bought a Karchar K2 today as well as a bunch of cleaning stuff from clean my car.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 25 March 2016, 17:57

Quote from: AntGTD on 25 March 2016, 17:15

Thanks guys. Also bout a Karchar K2 today as well as a bunch of cleaning stuff from clean my car.

Best detailing website ever!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: AntGTD on 25 March 2016, 19:14

Quote from: Booth11 on 25 March 2016, 17:57

Quote from: AntGTD on 25 March 2016, 17:15

Thanks guys. Also bout a Karchar K2 today as well as a bunch of cleaning stuff from clean my car.

Best detailing website ever!

The K2 (hope its powerful enough) was a Homebase special - including the home kit £83.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Talk-torque on 25 March 2016, 19:24

Spent £100 online yesterday, ordering detailing stuff ready for when my "in the wraps" car finally appears. This forum has a lot to answer for! Hoping my basic Bosch Aquatak will look after the snowfoaming.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 25 March 2016, 22:37

Quote from: AntGTD on 25 March 2016, 19:14

Quote from: Booth11 on 25 March 2016, 17:57

Quote from: AntGTD on 25 March 2016, 17:15

Thanks guys. Also bout a Karchar K2 today as well as a bunch of cleaning stuff from clean my car.

Best detailing website ever!

The K2 (hope its powerful enough) was a Homebase special - including the home kit £83.

The K2 is easily powerful enough.  I use a the K2 but the compact one just for car washing duty and it's great. Course you probably don't want me to tell you you could've picked up a very similar version (compact so minus wheels and long handle but otherwise same machine) from Amazon for £69.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kärcher-Compact-Air-Cooled-Pressure-Washer/dp/B009QX8AOA

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: AntGTD on 26 March 2016, 06:33

Quote from: Booth11 on 25 March 2016, 22:37

Quote from: AntGTD on 25 March 2016, 19:14

Quote from: Booth11 on 25 March 2016, 17:57

Quote from: AntGTD on 25 March 2016, 17:15

Thanks guys. Also bout a Karchar K2 today as well as a bunch of cleaning stuff from clean my car.

Best detailing website ever!

The K2 (hope its powerful enough) was a Homebase special - including the home kit £83.

The K2 is easily powerful enough.  I use a the K2 but the compact one just for car washing duty and it's great. Course you probably don't want me to tell you you could've picked up a very similar version (compact so minus wheels and long handle but otherwise same machine) from Amazon for £69.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kärcher-Compact-Air-Cooled-Pressure-Washer/dp/B009QX8AOA

That's the one I was originally going to buy, however the one in Homebase includes the home kit, wheels and handle so I thought sod it, I've already spent £24k+ this month and bought a house so what's another £14. :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gtiless on 26 March 2016, 09:01

15% off everything at Wickes this easter weekend (use the code EASTER15) including pressure washers, K2 home kit approx £72 or a K4 for approx £118.

Hope this is good for someone!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mrparkuk on 27 March 2016, 12:18

Winter wheels off and Austins back on. The bridgestones only covered 1500 miles before the bbs and dunlops were fitted. They (the b'stones) look brand new. They are a seriously hard compound rubber. Need to find the spare cash and fit something better suited to the climate and road conditions. Never get many hot days and/ or super smooth roads in the north west. Seems a pity to bin the b'stones. May plant some potatoes in them. :smiley:

ps  Will be collecting a replacement windscreen trim tomorrow. Will update with pictures, fitting details and price. :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 27 March 2016, 12:42

Quote from: Gtiless on 26 March 2016, 09:01

15% off everything at Wickes this easter weekend (use the code EASTER15) including pressure washers, K2 home kit approx £72 or a K4 for approx £118.

Hope this is good for someone!

My brother ordered one so thanks for the heads up :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: AntGTD on 27 March 2016, 15:35

Quote from: Gtiless on 26 March 2016, 09:01

15% off everything at Wickes this easter weekend (use the code EASTER15) including pressure washers, K2 home kit approx £72 or a K4 for approx £118.

Hope this is good for someone!

ARSE!!

Wish i had seen that Friday - thats a great deal :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 27 March 2016, 16:17

It's still on

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 28 March 2016, 11:54

More what someone else did to my car.......a quick trip to the shop ends with a chip and dent!   :cry:
 
Parked in a far flung corner of virtually empty car park, just about to drive off when someone decides to ignore all the empty spaces and park their Fiat right next to me!!  Next thing I hear Is a massive bang. The Fiat passenger has opened her door, let go of it and of course the high wind has flung it slap into my rear passenger door.  I get out and she starts saying, "oh there's no damage", erm, oh yes there is!  Nice big chip and dent right on the door crease.  I know it happens but what a dozy cow!  Got the driver's number but got the impression he won't be picking up the phone any time soon.
 
Hopefully a decent dent/smart repairer can sort it out.  It happens but annoyed to say the least.  :angry: :sad:

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 28 March 2016, 12:16

I feel your pain Bec. At least you were in the car and got their details if thats any consolation . I can't understand why folk feel compelled to park next to you when there are hundreds of spaces elsewhere. Apart from Costco I just refuse to park side by side in car parks.

Has it actually dented your door? Hard to tell in the pictures.
Will a smart repairer not want to mask off an area and paint and blend rather than not just tackle the damaged area alone?
I might be inclined to tackle that myself with a touch up pen and cocktail stick over the course of a few days just building up layer after layer especially if there is no dent.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 28 March 2016, 12:30

OUCH!
There's definitely a dent there.
 :cry:
That is so annoying.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 28 March 2016, 13:05

What a shame! It also annoys me when you park away from everyone only to come back with one next to you. Happened recently and I struggled to get in the car they were so close with dozens of spaces to choose from.

On a personally annoying note, woke this morning to find a neighbour's recycling bin had been blown down the side of my car in the night. Checked for damage and all okay apart from a scrape on my f/n/s alloy. Can't blame the bin though, I must've done it on a kerb recently. Bugger.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 28 March 2016, 13:37

What a sickener Rebecca and so avoidable if the woman involved gave a sh!t.
I parked at my local Tesco on Saturday, leaving about 30m clearance all round my car. As I was heading back to it I saw a guy walking behind it and then scraping himself against the rear quarter as he turned past it, saving himself a yard of extra walking time. I really felt like chinning him there and then but I managed to calm myself down before I did something stupid.
What is up with people? :angry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 28 March 2016, 14:11

Ouch Rebecca, so annoying!
I got very similar damage to mine a few months ago when it was parked at the dealers! Same chip of paint gone from the crease and light scratches down the door. I didn't have a dent though and it looks like you do?
Anyway, the dealers paid to have it sorted out even though it was probably another customer of theirs that did it.
It did mean a very localised paint job was done and the door was re-lacquered. Touching up yourself may help but it'll never be perfect...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mk7-GTD on 28 March 2016, 14:20

I'm a blue badge holder and it even happens to me. I always park in the middle of the box but for some reason people still manage to park right beside me.

It drives me up the wall, that and the amount of people how don't have a blue badge and use the spaces.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 28 March 2016, 16:51

Thanks for all your kind words and sympathy, very much appreciated.

Unfortunately it is dented, actually it's a bit worse that it first looked! I've now also noticed a bit more paint missing off the lower part of the door, about 3 stone chip sized bits gone.

There's are some total careless idiots out there. The woman was clueless. What made it worse was the fact there were about 50 other empty parking spaces, but no, they have to drive to the farthest part of the car park and put it right next to mine. To compound the issue, after claiming she hadn't caused any damage, after I drew her attention to the chip and dent, she started scratching at the chip with her bl00dy long nails!  At that point I gave her a steely stare and said, "Do NOT touch the car".  She shrank backwards rather quickly and she and the driver guy looked at me like I was some kind of nutter.  :grin:
 
I know good PDR / Smart repairers can work wonders so I'll be seeking one out.  If anyone knows of a good place in Canterbury/East Kent area please let me know.  Never needed to use one before and always prefer to use people with a good reputation and preferably personally recommended.
 
After calming down a bit, I decided that only car therapy would get me over my over dent despair so I got out there in the wild wind and cleaned it!  It sort of helped a bit but every time I look at it, the dent seems worse, especially now it's not masked by dirt. Of course when the light catches it it looks much worse due to the distorted reflections.  Ah well,m I'll get onto some PDR places and get it sorted as soon as I can. 

Anyway I gave it a good clean but it was sadly short-lived!

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Then I had to go our for a bit and it started raining, so it now looks like this again!.  :cry:

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: AndyG on 28 March 2016, 17:04

Gutted for you Rebecca,as it was the passenger,I don't hold much hope of the driver taking responsibility.Your more restrained than me I would have flipped.
Some people don't give a sh!t about their own car never mind someone else's.
I'm dredding when I can no longer park in the child and toddler space.

Still looks good even with dent.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 28 March 2016, 17:36

Happened to me on my white GTD exactly 3 days after delivery.

Same thing, was parked in a pub car park, nothing in half a dozen spaces either side of me. Luckily after we got in the pub, I realised I'd left my phone in the car so went back to see a 15 year old transit scrap van parking next to me, and as I walked towards the car, heard the bang as he flung his door open straight into mine. I nearly dragged him from his cab, as there was a dent on the crease line, and it had taken the paint (which being so new I guess was still curing and not fully hard), straight off in an area around the size of a 5 pence piece, right down to the shiney metal.

I was absolutely livid, and the guys reaction ? - "try and prove it was me you to55er, there's no cameras here so it's my word against yours " as he got back in his van and screamed off.

I did report it to the Police and also with the pub, but was a total waste of time in both cases.

These idiots that don't give a flying f**k about other people's property, want publicly flogging and castrating in my opinion !!!!


Grrrrr.....rant over - totally feel your pain Rebecca.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wantmygti on 28 March 2016, 17:55

Looks like smart repair territory to me - all the PDR guys I know won't touch it once the paint has been damaged. Would bring me close to tears...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 28 March 2016, 21:24

Once again thanks for all your kind sentiments.  :smiley:

I'm going to call KDS in Gillingham which has been recommended to me by someone.  They do both paint and dent removal. Will call them in the morning and email some pics over see what they say.

Accidents happen but I still find it hard to accept that the offending car, drove across 16 parking rows (nearly all empty) in this car park, right to the far end of it and parked right next to me.  Some people have no common sense whatsoever and live in La La Land!  Selfish behaviour.  And when it's windy you know that you need to hold onto the car door and if you can't then don't park right next to someone else when there's about 70 other parking spaces to chose from.  I managed to refrain from ranting at the passenger woman but am now more mad at the stupid driver for parking right next to me.

Anyway, I'm sure it will get sorted ok, just worried because it's right on the crease. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mk7gti on 28 March 2016, 21:51

Back in 2013 Rebecca with my first GTI which was 1 day old a lady let the wind catch her door with the following result:

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A local PDR guy sorted the dent and I touched in the paint with a touch up pen. It was an excellent job even if I do say so myself. A before and after...

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Today in my new GTI which is two weeks old I hit a bird at 60 mph and now have a front GTI badge with a missing 'I' :cry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 28 March 2016, 23:14

Quote from: mk7gti on 28 March 2016, 21:51

Back in 2013 Rebecca with my first GTI which was 1 day old a lady let the wind catch her door with the following result:

Today in my new GTI which is two weeks old I hit a bird at 60 mph and now have a front GTI badge with a missing 'I' :cry:

Thanks very much for posting that. :smiley: I remember this from 2013 and remember your pic and what a fantastic result it was. I've actually been looking for that thread but couldn't find it.

It's almost identical to mine, your dent slightly worse I think. I have a recommended place to contact. Tbh I wouldn't trust myself to touch it in, no way could I do as good a job as you did, so I'll leave it to a pro.

Thanks again for posting those pics, you've put my mind at rest that a good as new result can are achieved.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Greerso on 29 March 2016, 00:35

And that's why we all hate car parks #gutted  :sick:

Wonders can be worked and I'm sure you'll get it sorted to your satisfaction, it's just a shame it happened in the first place.  I got a similar dent/chip just before I sold my last car but the dent man took the dent out and a cocktail stick sorted the paint out enough for me to sell the car - very annoying nonetheless 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 29 March 2016, 00:43

Just be wary though Bec that a smart repair will probably want to paint a 6 by 6 inch section rather than just concentrate on the damage itself. That in turn might catch your eye more than filling it in with a cocktail stick!!
Make sure you ask the smart repairer plenty of questions.

I'm sure though you'll get it sorted and in a months time you'll wonder what all the stress was about  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 29 March 2016, 08:36

Quote from: p3asa on 29 March 2016, 00:43

Just be wary though Bec that a smart repair will probably want to paint a 6 by 6 inch section rather than just concentrate on the damage itself. That in turn might catch your eye more than filling it in with a cocktail stick!!
Make sure you ask the smart repairer plenty of questions.

I'm sure though you'll get it sorted and in a months time you'll wonder what all the stress was about  :rolleyes:

Yeah don't fancy having 6x6" area painted - that's a recipe for disaster.  Will see what KDS say.  You are right in a while it'll all be a distant memory, lol.  Is yours sorted now and swirl free Stevie?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Eccie on 29 March 2016, 09:53

Quote from: Booth11 on 28 March 2016, 16:51

Then I had to go our for a bit and it started raining, so it now looks like this again!.  :cry:

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I have found over the 9 years of owning a white car & living down a dirt track, the best way to try and keep the car looking cleaner for longer is to give it a quick hose down when i get home - ideally before the dirt hasn't dried.

 It has made a big difference - but my wife thinks I'm bonkers :whistle: hosing down the car in the rain - before I put it in the garage.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 29 March 2016, 09:54

Quote from: Booth11 on 29 March 2016, 08:36

Yeah don't fancy having 6x6" area painted - that's a recipe for disaster.  Will see what KDS say.  You are right in a while it'll all be a distant memory, lol.  Is yours sorted now and swirl free Stevie?

Good luck.
This weekend all going well  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 29 March 2016, 14:15

Quote from: Eccie on 29 March 2016, 09:53

Quote from: Booth11 on 28 March 2016, 16:51

Then I had to go our for a bit and it started raining, so it now looks like this again!.  :cry:

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I have found over the 9 years of owning a white car & living down a dirt track, the best way to try and keep the car looking cleaner for longer is to give it a quick hose down when i get home - ideally before the dirt hasn't dried.

 It has made a big difference - but my wife thinks I'm bonkers :whistle: hosing down the car in the rain - before I put it in the garage.

I installed an outside tap at the front of my house recently so I could do the exact same thing. It takes seconds to do and keeps the dust down.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Talk-torque on 29 March 2016, 16:05

The Mk7 side crease is an attractive feature, but so vulnerable.

Opposite extreme, I guess, are those plastic panels on the side of that Citroen thingy. Not vulnerable, but soooooo unattractive! You'd rather have a dent, wouldn't you?  :sick:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Garhan on 29 March 2016, 16:36

Quote from: Eccie on 29 March 2016, 09:53

Quote from: Booth11 on 28 March 2016, 16:51

Then I had to go our for a bit and it started raining, so it now looks like this again!.  :cry:

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I have found over the 9 years of owning a white car & living down a dirt track, the best way to try and keep the car looking cleaner for longer is to give it a quick hose down when i get home - ideally before the dirt hasn't dried.

 It has made a big difference - but my wife thinks I'm bonkers :whistle: hosing down the car in the rain - before I put it in the garage.

I thought I was the only mad one,I can come home from work at 3am and hose the salt off before putting it in the garage.
Nice to see I'm in good company.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 29 March 2016, 17:58

Quote from: Talk-torque on 29 March 2016, 16:05

The Mk7 side crease is an attractive feature, but so vulnerable.

Opposite extreme, I guess, are those plastic panels on the side of that Citroen thingy. Not vulnerable, but soooooo unattractive! You'd rather have a dent, wouldn't you?  :sick:

Yeah, the sides of newer cars are much more vulnerable to door dings now and the crease in the MK7 Golf makes it even worse!

Think back to the MK5 Golf... it had plastic colour coded mouldings down the sides of the car, so this sort of damage was less likely to happen or certainly the consequences were much less severe! Worse case scenario, you'd have to repaint the door moulding which is a hell of a lot easier than repainting the door.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Pinky1959 on 29 March 2016, 18:28

My Grandfather many years ago used to always wash the car (Vauxhall Viva )and chamois ( I know they hadn't thought o micro cloths then ) it dry regardless of the time day or night and then had nearly a mile to walk home ......and it was always shiny .

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 29 March 2016, 18:53

Bought myself a personal registration to be used when the 66 plate comes out in September.
It's my first one but my current plate doesn't exactly stand out :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 29 March 2016, 19:05

Quote from: Talk-torque on 29 March 2016, 16:05

The Mk7 side crease is an attractive feature, but so vulnerable.

Opposite extreme, I guess, are those plastic panels on the side of that Citroen thingy. Not vulnerable, but soooooo unattractive! You'd rather have a dent, wouldn't you?  :sick:

Well no, I'd rather not have a debt at all, lol.  But I know what you mean and they would just look ridiculous on a mk7.  Though I'm thinking of fashioning my own and sticking them on whenever I have the terror of parking in a supermarket car park.  :laugh:

Quote from: JoeGTI on 29 March 2016, 17:58

Quote from: Talk-torque on 29 March 2016, 16:05

The Mk7 side crease is an attractive feature, but so vulnerable.

Opposite extreme, I guess, are those plastic panels on the side of that Citroen thingy. Not vulnerable, but soooooo unattractive! You'd rather have a dent, wouldn't you?  :sick:

Yeah, the sides of newer cars are much more vulnerable to door dings now and the crease in the MK7 Golf makes it even worse!

Think back to the MK5 Golf... it had plastic colour coded mouldings down the sides of the car, so this sort of damage was less likely to happen or certainly the consequences were much less severe! Worse case scenario, you'd have to repaint the door moulding which is a hell of a lot easier than repainting the door.

I never minded the plastic bump strips on my two mk5 GTIs, but times move on and I wouldn't want them now, and the current Golf design is all about razor sharp creases, which makes it all the worse when you have a bloody dent in the middle of one!

I have had the deluxe repair job rough quote (car unseen) which is from KDS Keltec - a 'proper' place that would sort the dent, paint an area of the door, blending into surrounding areas, and re-lacquer the whole door - somewhere between £300-£500!  :shocked:  Which is very similar job and price to a previous repair I had done on a my mk6 when someone left a dent in the wheel arch crease but I went that route then as there was other damage that needed body shop work.

So I'm going to pursue the PDR route now.  So if it's a chip and a dent - am I looking at PDR repair first followed by smart repair?  PDR seem to do only that and not touching up of chips.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: vw spur on 29 March 2016, 19:50

@Booth11, I feel for your pain having this happen to your car, especially as you take great pride in keeping your car in pristine condition, there's far too many careless idiots around these days.

I hope either the car owner or the passenger responsible has agreed to cough up for the repair costs??

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 29 March 2016, 20:15

Quote from: vw spur on 29 March 2016, 19:50

@Booth11, I feel for your pain having this happen to your car, especially as you take great pride in keeping your car in pristine condition, there's far too many careless idiots around these days.

I hope either the car owner or the passenger responsible has agreed to cough up for the repair costs??

I got the driver's details but I've phoned the number a few times today but no reply.  Tbh, I'm not hopeful, he didn't offer them I had to ask and seemed a bit funny.  In retrospect I should've made a note of their reg number but forgot!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 29 March 2016, 20:49

If it was mine I'd be going to a vw approved bodyshop and getting it done properly. With your car being so new it's worth the extra money in my opinion. You also keep your paint warranty fully intact.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 March 2016, 10:12

Took it on a work site trip to the seaside.

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1670/26063851761_c0f2c8837f_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FHb45v)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1554/25857345890_8835bfe3d4_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FoVE5s)

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mk7-GTD on 30 March 2016, 10:20

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 March 2016, 10:12

Took it on a work site trip to the seaside.

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1501/26037693842_0dbd51ef14_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FERZeU)

Is that white van man getting back into his van to park it right beside you?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 March 2016, 11:32

Quote from: Mk7-GTD on 30 March 2016, 10:20

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 March 2016, 10:12

Took it on a work site trip to the seaside.

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1501/26037693842_0dbd51ef14_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FERZeU)

Is that white van man getting back into his van to park it right beside you?

Haha! No I was guarding that area with my life! :laugh:  But about 1 min after I took the pics, a people carrier parked in the next but one space, ruining my photo opportunity. :angry:  At least they left a space between us but still there was a whole car park to choose from! :rolleyes:

I was on a site visit to this place which is part of one of the Country Parks I manage.  Got an improvement project in progress there so doing daily site visits with engineers atm. Usually there's too many cars parked in the way but this morning it was pretty empty so grabbed a quick snap with my phone.  Shame I didn't have my DSLR or CSC camera with me but needs must.  Car if filthy too but who cares, lol. 
 
It's Reculver Towers, a Scheduled Ancient Monument and is also the place they tested the 'Dambusters' bouncing bomb out over the sea.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Diehammer on 30 March 2016, 13:33

I bought a Vax Gator 18v for cleaning the car.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 30 March 2016, 14:02

I bought a Metro Vac & Blo of ebay . Used but looks in good condition and was £75.
I think it's missing a few bits and bobs so I need to have a look and see if accessories are available :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 March 2016, 20:49

Quote from: kalimon on 30 March 2016, 14:02

I bought a Metro Vac & Blo of ebay . Used but looks in good condition and was £75.
I think it's missing a few bits and bobs so I need to have a look and see if accessories are available :smiley:

Great choice but you must get all the tools and the mini tools are not to be missed out!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mk7-GTD on 30 March 2016, 21:06

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 March 2016, 11:32

Quote from: Mk7-GTD on 30 March 2016, 10:20

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 March 2016, 10:12

Took it on a work site trip to the seaside.

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1501/26037693842_0dbd51ef14_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FERZeU)

Is that white van man getting back into his van to park it right beside you?

Haha! No I was guarding that area with my life! :laugh:  But about 1 min after I took the pics, a people carrier parked in the next but one space, ruining my photo opportunity. :angry:  At least they left a space between us but still there was a whole car park to choose from! :rolleyes:

Do you think it is something to do with being British? I don't mean that in a bad way but aren't they know to be good at queuing. Maybe when the see a car parked in a spot on its own they are compelled to park beside it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mustard on 30 March 2016, 22:17

I always get grief from my family as I look out for other Golfs to park next to, failing that any VW will do.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 March 2016, 22:19

Quote from: Mk7-GTD on 30 March 2016, 21:06

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 March 2016, 11:32

Quote from: Mk7-GTD on 30 March 2016, 10:20

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 March 2016, 10:12

Took it on a work site trip to the seaside.

Is that white van man getting back into his van to park it right beside you?

Haha! No I was guarding that area with my life! :laugh:  But about 1 min after I took the pics, a people carrier parked in the next but one space, ruining my photo opportunity. :angry:  At least they left a space between us but still there was a whole car park to choose from! :rolleyes:

Do you think it is something to do with being British? I don't mean that in a bad way but aren't they know to be good at queuing. Maybe when the see a car parked in a spot on its own they are compelled to park beside it.

Yes I do.  The two things the British excel at - queuing in an orderly manner and parking in an orderly line.  :grin:  I may move to another country, lol.  On second thoughts - no!  I remember being in France on Bastille Day one time and much merriment was taking place.  The town of St Malo had come to a festive standstill and all the towns roundabouts had been given over to parking.  But not in the orderly way of the Brits, oh no.  The french driver's had simply driven their battered Renaults up onto the roundabouts and in whatever higgledy piggledy position they could squeeze in amongst the other myriad cars and left them.  Someone had parked the the Quay slipway and when my sister and I were walking back to our campsite, it was being winched out of the sea.  I joke not!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 March 2016, 22:22

Quote from: mustard on 30 March 2016, 22:17

I always get grief from my family as I look out for other Golfs to park next to, failing that any VW will do.

 :grin:

You are the scourge of forum members.  :angry: :tongue: :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 30 March 2016, 22:46

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 March 2016, 20:49

Quote from: kalimon on 30 March 2016, 14:02

I bought a Metro Vac & Blo of ebay . Used but looks in good condition and was £75.
I think it's missing a few bits and bobs so I need to have a look and see if accessories are available :smiley:

Great choice but you must get all the tools and the mini tools are not to be missed out!

Ordered a set of mini tools off ebay today for £7.99. They should do the job fine :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 30 March 2016, 22:53

Went to wickes the other day. There was a mk7 Gztzi and an R both in tornado red, and so my TR GTD completed the set. Unfortunately they weren't parked next to each other  or that would have been a good photo op. I did feel compelled to park next to one of them so went for the GTI as there wasn't a space next to the R.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 31 March 2016, 07:43

I think that some people need another car as a reference point when they're parking because they're incapable of knowing whether they're between printed lines on tarmac but can judge that they're about a foot away from your car's side.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 31 March 2016, 08:17

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 31 March 2016, 07:43

I think that some people need another car as a reference point when they're parking because they're incapable of knowing whether they're between printed lines on tarmac but can judge that they're about a foot away from your car's side.

Those people really shouldn't be allowed to drive.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 31 March 2016, 11:07

Maybe someone in the know will know better, I read a few years back that although cars are getting bigger, the parking spaces have more or less stayed the same size.
Doesn't give people an excuse though to do what they are doing.

Also when looking through autotrader I noticed quite a lot of folk saying in their ad "The usual car park dings" as if it is acceptable.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 31 March 2016, 12:16

Quote from: p3asa on 31 March 2016, 11:07

Maybe someone in the know will know better, I read a few years back that although cars are getting bigger, the parking spaces have more or less stayed the same size.
Doesn't give people an excuse though to do what they are doing.

Also when looking through autotrader I noticed quite a lot of folk saying in their ad "The usual car park dings" as if it is acceptable.

That's right Stevie - parking space dimensions have remained the same.  The minimum size for side by side car park spaces is still 2.4 x 4.8 metres, although in Kent the slightly bigger size of 2.5 x 5 metres is now standard.  So cars have got fatter but spaces stayed pretty much the same.  :sad:

The Autotrader "usual car park ding" thing doesn't help as people start to think it's entirely normal to accept these things!  :angry:   

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Bungleaio on 31 March 2016, 13:01

Quote from: p3asa on 31 March 2016, 11:07

"The usual car park dings"

It's only a car  :shocked: :evil: :rolleyes: :cry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 31 March 2016, 13:27

Wondered if the other two would get jealous if we temporarilly had three

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 31 March 2016, 13:39

Quote from: wigit on 31 March 2016, 13:27

Wondered if the other two would get jealous if we temporarilly had three

You getting a third R wigit?  Some people are so greedy!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 31 March 2016, 14:22

Quote from: Booth11 on 31 March 2016, 13:39

Quote from: wigit on 31 March 2016, 13:27

Wondered if the other two would get jealous if we temporarilly had three

You getting a third R wigit?  Some people are so greedy!

I am thinking of leasing a dsg more door for a few years as my run about to replace mine for the daily grind when the Polo goes, i'd keep the other one to the Autumn

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: phazer on 31 March 2016, 16:50

Quote from: Bungleaio on 31 March 2016, 13:01

Quote from: p3asa on 31 March 2016, 11:07

"The usual car park dings"

It's only a car  :shocked: :evil: :rolleyes: :cry:

I presume you're on the wind up :)

However, what I can't get my head around is that an increasing number of people seem to treat their cars like white goods, a throwaway, disposable item. Yet, they are still the most expensive thing you will buy after your house, however you finance it.

 :huh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 31 March 2016, 17:29

Some old fool parked so close to me despite the obviously bewildering array of available spaces that he couldn't get out! As I pulled away he swung his door wide open as he had mobility issues so goodness knows what mess he would've made of my car i I hadn't gone...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 31 March 2016, 18:24

Quote from: wigit on 31 March 2016, 14:22

Quote from: Booth11 on 31 March 2016, 13:39

Quote from: wigit on 31 March 2016, 13:27

Wondered if the other two would get jealous if we temporarilly had three

You getting a third R wigit?  Some people are so greedy!

I am thinking of leasing a dsg more door for a few years as my run about to replace mine for the daily grind when the Polo goes, i'd keep the other one to the Autumn

Good idea.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 31 March 2016, 18:28

Quote from: phazer on 31 March 2016, 16:50

However, what I can't get my head around is that an increasing number of people seem to treat their cars like white goods, a throwaway, disposable item. Yet, they are still the most expensive thing you will buy after your house, however you finance it.

 :huh:

I can't get my head round it either.  A colleague at work got a brand new Nissan Juke and before the first month of ownership was out, it had 2 kerbed wheels, a dent in the boot lid and missing paint where it had been reversed into a wheelie bin.  When I said that she must be pretty peed off with the damage, she just shrugged and said "it happens"! Needless I don't park my car anywhere near hers! 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 31 March 2016, 18:29

Quote from: Watts on 31 March 2016, 17:29

Some old fool parked so close to me despite the obviously bewildering array of available spaces that he couldn't get out! As I pulled away he swung his door wide open as he had mobility issues so goodness knows what mess he would've made of my car i I hadn't gone...

Close shave. Phew!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snooze on 31 March 2016, 18:31

Drove in to bush. Scratch down drivers door :-(

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 31 March 2016, 18:32

Quote from: Snooze on 31 March 2016, 18:31

Drove in to bush. Scratch down drivers door :-(

 :sad:
Will it polish out?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 31 March 2016, 18:43

Quote from: Booth11 on 31 March 2016, 18:28

Quote from: phazer on 31 March 2016, 16:50

However, what I can't get my head around is that an increasing number of people seem to treat their cars like white goods, a throwaway, disposable item. Yet, they are still the most expensive thing you will buy after your house, however you finance it.

 :huh:

I can't get my head round it either.  A colleague at work got a brand new Nissan Juke and before the first month of ownership was out, it had 2 kerbed wheels, a dent in the boot lid and missing paint where it had been reversed into a wheelie bin.  When I said that she must be pretty peed off with the damage, she just shrugged and said "it happens"! Needless I don't park my car anywhere near hers!

I doubt it made the Juke look any worse, they're designed to look like they've been in a simultaneous front and rear shunt.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 31 March 2016, 20:20

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 31 March 2016, 18:43

Quote from: Booth11 on 31 March 2016, 18:28

Quote from: phazer on 31 March 2016, 16:50

However, what I can't get my head around is that an increasing number of people seem to treat their cars like white goods, a throwaway, disposable item. Yet, they are still the most expensive thing you will buy after your house, however you finance it.

 :huh:

I can't get my head round it either.  A colleague at work got a brand new Nissan Juke and before the first month of ownership was out, it had 2 kerbed wheels, a dent in the boot lid and missing paint where it had been reversed into a wheelie bin.  When I said that she must be pretty peed off with the damage, she just shrugged and said "it happens"! Needless I don't park my car anywhere near hers!

I doubt it made the Juke look any worse, they're designed to look like they've been in a simultaneous front and rear shunt.

It's not dubbed the Nissan Joke for nothing ;-)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JBirchy on 01 April 2016, 08:59

Had my Michelin Pilot Alpin winter tyres swapped over to 4 brand new Michelin Pilot Sport 4's.  :laugh: :laugh:

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/birchyboy87/8981C15D-6D67-4837-BBFD-4D6922DF3E36_zpsiqrwpdlq.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/birchyboy87/media/8981C15D-6D67-4837-BBFD-4D6922DF3E36_zpsiqrwpdlq.jpg.html)

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/birchyboy87/001C0F7F-CE0F-4F23-8791-5086B3C0D251_zps3m4bx3z1.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/birchyboy87/media/001C0F7F-CE0F-4F23-8791-5086B3C0D251_zps3m4bx3z1.jpg.html)

They are a revelation. I've only done 10 miles on them so far but the reduced road noise, the ride comfort, the response and the grip are exceptional! I'm scrubbing them in for a couple of hundred miles before driving hard on them, but half throttle acceleration is smooth and effortless where the Bridgestones would have been spinning up and tramping.

If I ever buy a car with Bridgestones as standard, I'll be budgeting to swap them before I collect the car.

Over the coming weeks I'll also be fitting new discs and pads all round (Brembo items), and giving it it's spring detail. I'll be hoping to refinish the hubs and calipers too if I can find the time.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gtiless on 01 April 2016, 09:12

Quote from: JBirchy on 01 April 2016, 08:59

Had my Michelin Pilot Alpin winter tyres swapped over to 4 brand new Michelin Pilot Sport 4's.  :laugh: :laugh:

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/birchyboy87/8981C15D-6D67-4837-BBFD-4D6922DF3E36_zpsiqrwpdlq.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/birchyboy87/media/8981C15D-6D67-4837-BBFD-4D6922DF3E36_zpsiqrwpdlq.jpg.html)

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/birchyboy87/001C0F7F-CE0F-4F23-8791-5086B3C0D251_zps3m4bx3z1.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/birchyboy87/media/001C0F7F-CE0F-4F23-8791-5086B3C0D251_zps3m4bx3z1.jpg.html)

They are a revelation. I've only done 10 miles on them so far but the reduced road noise, the ride comfort, the response and the grip are exceptional! I'm scrubbing them in for a couple of hundred miles before driving hard on them, but half throttle acceleration is smooth and effortless where the Bridgestones would have been spinning up and tramping.

If I ever buy a car with Bridgestones as standard, I'll be budgeting to swap them before I collect the car.

Over the coming weeks I'll also be fitting new discs and pads all round (Brembo items), and giving it it's spring detail. I'll be hoping to refinish the hubs and calipers too if I can find the time.

Looking good!

I'm considering swapping my Bridgestones for PS4's,how much did they cost you approx? (Apologies if im being too nosey!)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JBirchy on 01 April 2016, 09:42

Quote from: Gtiless on 01 April 2016, 09:12

Quote from: JBirchy on 01 April 2016, 08:59

Had my Michelin Pilot Alpin winter tyres swapped over to 4 brand new Michelin Pilot Sport 4's.  :laugh: :laugh:

They are a revelation. I've only done 10 miles on them so far but the reduced road noise, the ride comfort, the response and the grip are exceptional! I'm scrubbing them in for a couple of hundred miles before driving hard on them, but half throttle acceleration is smooth and effortless where the Bridgestones would have been spinning up and tramping.

If I ever buy a car with Bridgestones as standard, I'll be budgeting to swap them before I collect the car.

Over the coming weeks I'll also be fitting new discs and pads all round (Brembo items), and giving it it's spring detail. I'll be hoping to refinish the hubs and calipers too if I can find the time.

Looking good!

I'm considering swapping my Bridgestones for PS4's,how much did they cost you approx? (Apologies if im being too nosey!)

No problem at all! I paid £94 + VAT for them (£112.80 each). You can get them for about £103 each on Blackcircles, but I wanted to support the local Michelin dealer (garage at the end of my road) so I was happy to pay a touch more. They filled them with Nitrogen and did a 4 wheel lazer alignment for me as a thanks!

I'd highly recommend swapping the awful Bridgestones for them, fantastic tyre.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 01 April 2016, 17:33

Quote from: Talk-torque on 29 March 2016, 16:05

The Mk7 side crease is an attractive feature, but so vulnerable.

Opposite extreme, I guess, are those plastic panels on the side of that Citroen thingy. Not vulnerable, but soooooo unattractive! You'd rather have a dent, wouldn't you?  :sick:

I just had to kick one of these the other day. It was at the dealers, not just a random one parked on the street  :grin: There is nothing behind it, it's just a big hole in the door skin.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jackie Treehorn on 01 April 2016, 20:26

Black clearly not every ones cup of tea...

But what the hell

(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g271/emmber2429/9RR1_zpsebnojloa.jpg) (http://s58.photobucket.com/user/emmber2429/media/9RR1_zpsebnojloa.jpg.html)
(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g271/emmber2429/9RR2_zpswrmcukah.jpg) (http://s58.photobucket.com/user/emmber2429/media/9RR2_zpswrmcukah.jpg.html)

 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 01 April 2016, 20:41

Quote from: Jackie Treehorn on 01 April 2016, 20:26

Black clearly not every ones cup of tea...

But what the hell

I really like those; they look great!  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 01 April 2016, 20:43

They look more grey than black. Anyway its your car, your mods. Who cares what others think. Too many folk recently quite pass remarkable about others.

For what its worth I think they look great  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 01 April 2016, 21:00

Gorgeous! I want some :drool: :drool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 01 April 2016, 21:06

Quote from: kalimon on 29 March 2016, 18:53

Bought myself a personal registration to be used when the 66 plate comes out in September.
It's my first one but my current plate doesn't exactly stand out :whistle:

What did you get yourself?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 01 April 2016, 22:33

Quote from: Jackie Treehorn on 01 April 2016, 20:26

Black clearly not every ones cup of tea...

But what the hell

(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g271/emmber2429/9RR1_zpsebnojloa.jpg) (http://s58.photobucket.com/user/emmber2429/media/9RR1_zpsebnojloa.jpg.html)
(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g271/emmber2429/9RR2_zpswrmcukah.jpg) (http://s58.photobucket.com/user/emmber2429/media/9RR2_zpswrmcukah.jpg.html)

Love black wheels, matte, satin, gloss........as long as the design is right.  These are very nice indeed.  :drool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 01 April 2016, 22:52

Quote from: p3asa on 01 April 2016, 21:06

Quote from: kalimon on 29 March 2016, 18:53

Bought myself a personal registration to be used when the 66 plate comes out in September.
It's my first one but my current plate doesn't exactly stand out :whistle:

What did you get yourself?

Closest I could get to my username
KAII MON.
 Obviously the upper case I's are 1's but that's how it will look.
I've used that name for years, it's a martial art reference.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 01 April 2016, 23:04

Nice one.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 01 April 2016, 23:56

Love the wheels Jackie, get some photos up of them fitted please.

Tempted to get my Santiagos refurbed in black, but not sure black on black works.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mk7-GTD on 02 April 2016, 08:20

Quote from: Talk-torque on 29 March 2016, 16:05

The Mk7 side crease is an attractive feature, but so vulnerable.

Opposite extreme, I guess, are those plastic panels on the side of that Citroen thingy. Not vulnerable, but soooooo unattractive! You'd rather have a dent, wouldn't you?  :sick:

I'd rather take the bus or train.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jackie Treehorn on 02 April 2016, 08:50

Quote from: Mk7-GTD on 02 April 2016, 08:20

Quote from: Talk-torque on 29 March 2016, 16:05

The Mk7 side crease is an attractive feature, but so vulnerable.

Opposite extreme, I guess, are those plastic panels on the side of that Citroen thingy. Not vulnerable, but soooooo unattractive! You'd rather have a dent, wouldn't you?  :sick:

I'd rather take the bus or train.

Don't diss the Cactus thingy!  I really like it :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Moro on 02 April 2016, 09:49

Quote from: Jackie Treehorn on 02 April 2016, 08:50

Quote from: Mk7-GTD on 02 April 2016, 08:20

Quote from: Talk-torque on 29 March 2016, 16:05

The Mk7 side crease is an attractive feature, but so vulnerable.

Opposite extreme, I guess, are those plastic panels on the side of that Citroen thingy. Not vulnerable, but soooooo unattractive! You'd rather have a dent, wouldn't you?  :sick:

I'd rather take the bus or train.

Don't diss the Cactus thingy!  I really like it :laugh:

My other car IS a Cactus, owned for more than one year now...and no car park dings in it at all!

Since buying it, I rarely take the Golf into shoppers car parks as I just feel so anxious about getting a mark down the side.

FWIW, the Citroen has been as reliable as the VW but some of the interior plastics are really hard and it feels very flimsy in places too, but it only cost just over half the price my Golf and is much more interesting to sit in as the interior design is truly unique.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 02 April 2016, 10:58

Looks like it would be the official car of the Teenage Mutant  Ninja Turtles. Not my cup of tea, but as a cheap runabout there have been some crazy cheap lease deals on it over at HUKDs recently.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 02 April 2016, 11:35

Quote from: Booth11 on 28 March 2016, 11:54

More what someone else did to my car.......a quick trip to the shop ends with a chip and dent!   :cry:
 
Parked in a far flung corner of virtually empty car park, just about to drive off when someone decides to ignore all the empty spaces and park their Fiat right next to me!!  Next thing I hear Is a massive bang. The Fiat passenger has opened her door, let go of it and of course the high wind has flung it slap into my rear passenger door.  I get out and she starts saying, "oh there's no damage", erm, oh yes there is!  Nice big chip and dent right on the door crease.  I know it happens but what a dozy cow!  Got the driver's number but got the impression he won't be picking up the phone any time soon.
 
Hopefully a decent dent/smart repairer can sort it out.  It happens but annoyed to say the least.  :angry: :sad:

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Had to nip to the Trafford centre this morning and managed to park correctly :smiley:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1676/26092343112_5e62ee24c9_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FKG5yG)Correct parking at the Trafford centre. (https://flic.kr/p/FKG5yG)   (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CARMAD KEV on 02 April 2016, 13:16

Just like i would do. Love it.

Wife thinks i am a complete roaster!

Never had a ding for about 15 years though.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 02 April 2016, 13:32

Some prick in a Smart car would probably attempt to squeeze in next to me if I parked there long enough :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mk7-GTD on 02 April 2016, 15:15

Quote from: kalimon on 02 April 2016, 13:32

Some prick in a Smart car would probably attempt to squeeze in next to me if I parked there long enough :laugh:

Seen a car parked like that one day at a pub so myself and a friend I was meeting their parked our cars about 4" away from either side. When inside and got a drink and waited outside pissing ourselves laughing as the driver had to climb through the boot to get into his car  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 02 April 2016, 15:51

Quote from: Mk7-GTD on 02 April 2016, 15:15

Quote from: kalimon on 02 April 2016, 13:32

Some prick in a Smart car would probably attempt to squeeze in next to me if I parked there long enough :laugh:

Seen a car parked like that one day at a pub so myself and a friend I was meeting their parked our cars about 4" away from either side. When inside and got a drink and waited outside pissing ourselves laughing as the driver had to climb through the boot to get into his car  :grin:

So cruel yet so funny! These things have to be done!


....................................................................................


What have I done to my mk7 today?
Today, after the anticlimax of the ClubSport pricing announced yesterday following the anticlimax of how ugly the thing is anyway, I took my R for a 4AM blast after a week of it just strutting to work and back at 30mph or less. Unfortunately that event also turned into an anticlimax as there were grazing deer sat by the side of the road for most of the journey so I thought I'd best be a bit sensible and keep the speed down.

So, what does one do in an R at 4AM when faced with a 40 mile cross country trip where the speed needs to be kept down? One decides that after 9 months now is the time to see what the ECO setting does.
And what are my findings you may ask? Not that anybody here really cares but my findings are that the ECO button makes the car crap to drive and the thing still didn't make 30mpg for the journey (computer figures, not measured).
Great. That was a waste of about six quid's worth of fuel and an hour of my life.


And on to more exciting things:
Yesterday, after a ridiculously busy week at work (and long days to boot) I took the works Caddy van out for an "essential" errand.
Safe to say I had more fun in that 76000 mile 14 plate base spec Caddy than I have had in my own car for ages. Power ain't everything guys.
Anybody want a quick scientific review of the Caddy van?

Well, after 76,000 miles it's still solid and rattle free, the power is smooth and the thing feels like it's carved from stone when on the road which ain't bad for a van. I do like that van.
However I like another works van even more, and that van is a 2011 Vauxhall Combo with just 30k on the clock. It's cheap, full of nasty plastics and has a weird and slightly jerky power delivery, but it handles like a demon and spins up its inside wheel when powering through sharp corners inducing a very childish driving style that makes it ten time as much fun as driving a Golf R at legal speeds. Oh, and being at work it also means I don't have someone sat next to me tutting and telling me to slow down. No, just me, a lump of cheap tin and the open road with the only passenger intervention being the driving style monitor beeping at me and glowing red all the time. Bliss!
It would be even more blissful if all the other road users would bugger off to let me have some solo fun and that bloody driving monitor would shut up...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 02 April 2016, 16:03

^ Reminds me of my old days driving a Transit van in the mid 90s while doing a Summer job that paid my way through 6th form college and uni. 2.5 Diesel, rear wheel drive and I used to slide it around roundabouts when it was wet as if I was playing "Ridge Racer"

Today I almost car jacked someone by accident. I popped to our local DIY store to pick up some double pencil edge moulding to act as the front face of a shelf I built into an alcove in the small bedroom today. I drove there in the missus' A1 and parked about 30 yards from the shop.On the way out I was in autopilot as I walked towards the Lapiz Blue 5 door R parlked just outside the shop. At the last second I realised something wasn't right when its Cadiz wheels caught my attention. There was someone sat in the passenger seat, and i'm sure that if it'd had Prets on like mine i'd have popped the boot to stick the moulding in before realising it wasn't my car. I quickly (and as causally as I could muster) turned 90 degrees and walked towards the Silver A1 i'd arrived in.  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 02 April 2016, 16:12

Quote from: Exonian on 02 April 2016, 15:51

Quote from: Mk7-GTD on 02 April 2016, 15:15

Quote from: kalimon on 02 April 2016, 13:32

Some prick in a Smart car would probably attempt to squeeze in next to me if I parked there long enough :laugh:

Seen a car parked like that one day at a pub so myself and a friend I was meeting their parked our cars about 4" away from either side. When inside and got a drink and waited outside pissing ourselves laughing as the driver had to climb through the boot to get into his car  :grin:

So cruel yet so funny! These things have to be done!


....................................................................................


What have I done to my mk7 today?
Today, after the anticlimax of the ClubSport pricing announced yesterday following the anticlimax of how ugly the thing is anyway, I took my R for a 4AM blast after a week of it just strutting to work and back at 30mph or less. Unfortunately that event also turned into an anticlimax as there were grazing deer sat by the side of the road for most of the journey so I thought I'd best be a bit sensible and keep the speed down.

So, what does one do in an R at 4AM when faced with a 40 mile cross country trip where the speed needs to be kept down? One decides that after 9 months now is the time to see what the ECO setting does.
And what are my findings you may ask? Not that anybody here really cares but my findings are that the ECO button makes the car crap to drive and the thing still didn't make 30mpg for the journey (computer figures, not measured).
Great. That was a waste of about six quid's worth of fuel and an hour of my life.


And on to more exciting things:
Yesterday, after a ridiculously busy week at work (and long days to boot) I took the works Caddy van out for an "essential" errand.
Safe to say I had more fun in that 76000 mile 14 plate base spec Caddy than I have had in my own car for ages. Power ain't everything guys.
Anybody want a quick scientific review of the Caddy van?

Well, after 76,000 miles it's still solid and rattle free, the power is smooth and the thing feels like it's carved from stone when on the road which ain't bad for a van. I do like that van.
However I like another works van even more, and that van is a 2011 Vauxhall Combo with just 30k on the clock. It's cheap, full of nasty plastics and has a weird and slightly jerky power delivery, but it handles like a demon and spins up its inside wheel when powering through sharp corners inducing a very childish driving style that makes it ten time as much fun as driving a Golf R at legal speeds. Oh, and being at work it also means I don't have someone sat next to me tutting and telling me to slow down. No, just me, a lump of cheap tin and the open road with the only passenger intervention being the driving style monitor beeping at me and glowing red all the time. Bliss!
It would be even more blissful if all the other road users would bugger off to let me have some solo fun and that bloody driving monitor would shut up...

Great post as usual Mr Ex :smiley:
I have driven vans for years including my current Transit 280 2.2 common rail diesel 100bhp engine and a 6 speed gear box.
It has a huge roof rack laden with 5 ladders and a 650 litre water in the back. It also has 2 steel hose reels with 100m of hose pipe plus lots of other stuff.
It carries me and two passengers up the Irwell valley on the M60 at 85mph when traffic permits.
You can't beat a good van :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mk7-GTD on 02 April 2016, 16:32

Quote from: Exonian on 02 April 2016, 15:51

Quote from: Mk7-GTD on 02 April 2016, 15:15

Quote from: kalimon on 02 April 2016, 13:32

Some prick in a Smart car would probably attempt to squeeze in next to me if I parked there long enough :laugh:

Seen a car parked like that one day at a pub so myself and a friend I was meeting their parked our cars about 4" away from either side. When inside and got a drink and waited outside pissing ourselves laughing as the driver had to climb through the boot to get into his car  :grin:

So cruel yet so funny! These things have to be done!


....................................................................................


What have I done to my mk7 today?
Today, after the anticlimax of the ClubSport pricing announced yesterday following the anticlimax of how ugly the thing is anyway, I took my R for a 4AM blast after a week of it just strutting to work and back at 30mph or less. Unfortunately that event also turned into an anticlimax as there were grazing deer sat by the side of the road for most of the journey so I thought I'd best be a bit sensible and keep the speed down.

So, what does one do in an R at 4AM when faced with a 40 mile cross country trip where the speed needs to be kept down? One decides that after 9 months now is the time to see what the ECO setting does.
And what are my findings you may ask? Not that anybody here really cares but my findings are that the ECO button makes the car crap to drive and the thing still didn't make 30mpg for the journey (computer figures, not measured).
Great. That was a waste of about six quid's worth of fuel and an hour of my life.


And on to more exciting things:
Yesterday, after a ridiculously busy week at work (and long days to boot) I took the works Caddy van out for an "essential" errand.
Safe to say I had more fun in that 76000 mile 14 plate base spec Caddy than I have had in my own car for ages. Power ain't everything guys.
Anybody want a quick scientific review of the Caddy van?

Well, after 76,000 miles it's still solid and rattle free, the power is smooth and the thing feels like it's carved from stone when on the road which ain't bad for a van. I do like that van.
However I like another works van even more, and that van is a 2011 Vauxhall Combo with just 30k on the clock. It's cheap, full of nasty plastics and has a weird and slightly jerky power delivery, but it handles like a demon and spins up its inside wheel when powering through sharp corners inducing a very childish driving style that makes it ten time as much fun as driving a Golf R at legal speeds. Oh, and being at work it also means I don't have someone sat next to me tutting and telling me to slow down. No, just me, a lump of cheap tin and the open road with the only passenger intervention being the driving style monitor beeping at me and glowing red all the time. Bliss!
It would be even more blissful if all the other road users would bugger off to let me have some solo fun and that bloody driving monitor would shut up...

I put over 3 ton of tiles in a VW Caddy and it was lower than any air ride car I have ever seen, don't think it was ever the same again.

True what you say about power not everything when it comes to fun. After getting burnt by an Abarth in my wife's GTi I decided to have a drive in one. Standard car is 180bhp but God was it fun, absolutely loved it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 02 April 2016, 16:44

Quote from: kalimon on 02 April 2016, 16:12

Great post as usual Mr Ex :smiley:
I have driven vans for years including my current Transit 280 2.2 common rail diesel 100bhp engine and a 6 speed gear box.
It has a huge roof rack laden with 5 ladders and a 650 litre water in the back. It also has 2 steel hose reels with 100m of hose pipe plus lots of other stuff.
It carries me and two passengers up the Irwell valley on the M60 at 85mph when traffic permits.
You can't beat a good van :smiley:

Err, thanks!  :whistle:

There was an article on the BBC website (well, I was a bit bored at work and had exhausted the forums) from 1st Central insurance saying that white van drivers were actually amongst the "safest" and accountants were amongst the worst for car insurance claims.

Going back to your private plate: What does Kalimon mean then? I did google it (at work) but it didn't come up with any useful martial arts suggestions.

Quote from: Mk7-GTD on 02 April 2016, 16:32

I put over 3 ton of tiles in a VW Caddy and it was lower than any air ride car I have ever seen, don't think it was ever the same again.

True what you say about power not everything when it comes to fun. After getting burnt by an Abarth in my wife's GTi I decided to have a drive in one. Standard car is 180bhp but God was it fun, absolutely loved it.

I'd love to run something like that or a JCW or maybe even a chipped Cooper SD as a fun car.
Trouble is, like most of us on here, every time it comes to short listing cars it comes back to a Golf GTI/D/R as the Golf is 'about the right size', just about affordable when taking into account decent resale, the cabin is a pleasant place to sit, it has nice styling touches and is a sort of happy medium between what you'd want as a fun car and need as a family car (plus image for those on here who wear suits - not too flashy and not too trashy).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 02 April 2016, 17:03

Quote from: Exonian on 02 April 2016, 16:44

Quote from: kalimon on 02 April 2016, 16:12

Great post as usual Mr Ex :smiley:
I have driven vans for years including my current Transit 280 2.2 common rail diesel 100bhp engine and a 6 speed gear box.
It has a huge roof rack laden with 5 ladders and a 650 litre water in the back. It also has 2 steel hose reels with 100m of hose pipe plus lots of other stuff.
It carries me and two passengers up the Irwell valley on the M60 at 85mph when traffic permits.
You can't beat a good van :smiley:

Err, thanks!  :whistle:

There was an article on the BBC website (well, I was a bit bored at work and had exhausted the forums) from 1st Central insurance saying that white van drivers were actually amongst the "safest" and accountants were amongst the worst for car insurance claims.

Going back to your private plate: What does Kalimon mean then? I did google it (at work) but it didn't come up with any useful martial arts suggestions.

Quote from: Mk7-GTD on 02 April 2016, 16:32

I put over 3 ton of tiles in a VW Caddy and it was lower than any air ride car I have ever seen, don't think it was ever the same again.

True what you say about power not everything when it comes to fun. After getting burnt by an Abarth in my wife's GTi I decided to have a drive in one. Standard car is 180bhp but God was it fun, absolutely loved it.

I'd love to run something like that or a JCW or maybe even a chipped Cooper SD as a fun car.
Trouble is, like most of us on here, every time it comes to short listing cars it comes back to a Golf GTI/D/R as the Golf is 'about the right size', just about affordable when taking into account decent resale, the cabin is a pleasant place to sit, it has nice styling touches and is a sort of happy medium between what you'd want as a fun car and need as a family car (plus image for those on here who wear suits - not too flashy and not too trashy).

Kali is a Filipino martial art. My Kali instructor is from Leigh, Greater Manchester. They don't say 'man' in Leigh, they say 'mon'.
After practising the art for a good few years I was deemed good enough to be called a 'Kalimon'.
I know, it's ridiculous but it's stuck. Most nicknames have very strange beginnings :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: AntGTD on 02 April 2016, 17:18

Gave the Golf its first clean. Only had 3ish hours to spare so only managed to clay, wax and seal the wheels. When i have a spare day i'll be giving it a deep clean but with a house move coming it that might not happen until July  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 02 April 2016, 17:58

Quote from: kalimon on 02 April 2016, 17:03

Kali is a Filipino martial art. My Kali instructor is from Leigh, Greater Manchester. They don't say 'man' in Leigh, they say 'mon'.
After practising the art for a good few years I was deemed good enough to be called a 'Kalimon'.
I know, it's ridiculous but it's stuck. Most nicknames have very strange beginnings :laugh:

Ahh, now it makes sense!
Both my lads are karate black belts but when I asked them if they knew what Kalimon was I got blank looks.
Mind you I get that a lot. It's an age thing!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mk7-GTD on 02 April 2016, 18:12

Quote from: Mk7-GTD on 02 April 2016, 16:32

I put over 3 ton of tiles in a VW Caddy and it was lower than any air ride car I have ever seen, don't think it was ever the same again.

True what you say about power not everything when it comes to fun. After getting burnt by an Abarth in my wife's GTi I decided to have a drive in one. Standard car is 180bhp but God was it fun, absolutely loved it.

I'd love to run something like that or a JCW or maybe even a chipped Cooper SD as a fun car.
Trouble is, like most of us on here, every time it comes to short listing cars it comes back to a Golf GTI/D/R as the Golf is 'about the right size', just about affordable when taking into account decent resale, the cabin is a pleasant place to sit, it has nice styling touches and is a sort of happy medium between what you'd want as a fun car and need as a family car (plus image for those on here who wear suits - not too flashy and not too trashy).
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The Mini wouldn't interest me(but I say that having not driven one) but the Abarth really did. The noise it made even standard was great, Sabelt seats, brembo brakes, small and light. The steering wasn't all that though.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 03 April 2016, 00:21

Quote from: kalimon on 02 April 2016, 11:35

Had to nip to the Trafford centre this morning and managed to park correctly :smiley:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1676/26092343112_5e62ee24c9_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FKG5yG)Correct parking at the Trafford centre. (https://flic.kr/p/FKG5yG) 
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Perfect.  But sadly it's not how you/we park, but how the other stupid t**ts park.  You can be as careful as you like then some clueless/brainless/thoughtless idiot comes along.........

Yep.  I'm still bitter and twisted about my door ding.  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 03 April 2016, 00:24

Quote from: Exonian on 02 April 2016, 15:51

One decides that after 9 months now is the time to see what the ECO setting does.
And what are my findings you may ask? Not that anybody here really cares but my findings are that the ECO button makes the car crap to drive and the thing still didn't make 30mpg for the journey (computer figures, not measured).
Great. That was a waste of about six quid's worth of fuel and an hour of my life.

Well, Mr Ex, I'm glad you took the time (in addition to the wasted hour of your life) to post this info.  Because I have never tried Eco, and now I never will.  You've saved me wasting several minutes of my life and a few £'s of fuel.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 03 April 2016, 05:22

Quote from: Booth11 on 03 April 2016, 00:24

Quote from: Exonian on 02 April 2016, 15:51

One decides that after 9 months now is the time to see what the ECO setting does.
And what are my findings you may ask? Not that anybody here really cares but my findings are that the ECO button makes the car crap to drive and the thing still didn't make 30mpg for the journey (computer figures, not measured).
Great. That was a waste of about six quid's worth of fuel and an hour of my life.

Well, Mr Ex, I'm glad you took the time (in addition to the wasted hour of your life) to post this info.  Because I have never tried Eco, and now I never will.  You've saved me wasting several minutes of my life and a few £'s of fuel.  :smiley:

How's your holiday going?  :cool:

Seriously, if there was ever a way to disguise any latent hidden horsepower this was it.
It's like wheeling out a race winning carbon fibre bicycle, letting a few too many PSI out of the tyres, slacking off the chain set and loosening the gear cables before heading out for a Sunday ride. 
The fuel economy was still crap and the only way I can think it could be justified as an "economical" setting is in that you'd rather leave it at home and drive something else!!  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 03 April 2016, 07:44

Quote from: Exonian on 03 April 2016, 05:22

Quote from: Booth11 on 03 April 2016, 00:24

Quote from: Exonian on 02 April 2016, 15:51

One decides that after 9 months now is the time to see what the ECO setting does.
And what are my findings you may ask? Not that anybody here really cares but my findings are that the ECO button makes the car crap to drive and the thing still didn't make 30mpg for the journey (computer figures, not measured).
Great. That was a waste of about six quid's worth of fuel and an hour of my life.

Well, Mr Ex, I'm glad you took the time (in addition to the wasted hour of your life) to post this info.  Because I have never tried Eco, and now I never will.  You've saved me wasting several minutes of my life and a few £'s of fuel.  :smiley:

How's your holiday going?  :cool:

Seriously, if there was ever a way to disguise any latent hidden horsepower this was it.
It's like wheeling out a race winning carbon fibre bicycle, letting a few too many PSI out of the tyres, slacking off the chain set and loosening the gear cables before heading out for a Sunday ride. 
The fuel economy was still crap and the only way I can think it could be justified as an "economical" setting is in that you'd rather leave it at home and drive something else!!  :laugh:

Holiday ok - arrived last night - bloody freezing it is, lol.  Well ok, it's warmer than UK but a chilly wind off the ocean!

Haha, the carbon bike analogy is a good one and has an added relevance to me.  We have a very nice carbon fibre road bike which me and my better half share.  Coming from a cycling background, I am incapable of riding a bike unless my feet are clipped in to the pedals. HWMBO on the other hand came late to the joys of cycling and can't get on with clipless pedals so he insists on swapping them for bog standard ones. :shocked: :rolleyes:  How to ruin a good bike!  And this is why he's not allowed to drive the R.  :grin:

I think you've hit the nail on the head with your reasoning behind the description of Eco - you can't get much more economical than never turning the ignition on, lol.  On the other hand it's a bit of a waste of £30k plus!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snooze on 03 April 2016, 08:37

Quote from: Booth11 on 31 March 2016, 18:32

Quote from: Snooze on 31 March 2016, 18:31

Drove in to bush. Scratch down drivers door :-(

 :sad:
Will it polish out?

Yes booth, only a light scratch. Washed her yesterday to assess the full damage, but too scared to look!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snooze on 03 April 2016, 08:41

Quote from: JBirchy on 01 April 2016, 08:59

Had my Michelin Pilot Alpin winter tyres swapped over to 4 brand new Michelin Pilot Sport 4's.  :laugh: :laugh:

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/birchyboy87/8981C15D-6D67-4837-BBFD-4D6922DF3E36_zpsiqrwpdlq.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/birchyboy87/media/8981C15D-6D67-4837-BBFD-4D6922DF3E36_zpsiqrwpdlq.jpg.html)

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/birchyboy87/001C0F7F-CE0F-4F23-8791-5086B3C0D251_zps3m4bx3z1.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/birchyboy87/media/001C0F7F-CE0F-4F23-8791-5086B3C0D251_zps3m4bx3z1.jpg.html)

They are a revelation. I've only done 10 miles on them so far but the reduced road noise, the ride comfort, the response and the grip are exceptional! I'm scrubbing them in for a couple of hundred miles before driving hard on them, but half throttle acceleration is smooth and effortless where the Bridgestones would have been spinning up and tramping.

If I ever buy a car with Bridgestones as standard, I'll be budgeting to swap them before I collect the car.

Over the coming weeks I'll also be fitting new discs and pads all round (Brembo items), and giving it it's spring detail. I'll be hoping to refinish the hubs and calipers too if I can find the time.

Cannot wait to ditch my bridgestones. My fronts are getting low now, yay!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snooze on 03 April 2016, 13:33

Quote from: Snooze on 03 April 2016, 08:37

Quote from: Booth11 on 31 March 2016, 18:32

Quote from: Snooze on 31 March 2016, 18:31

Drove in to bush. Scratch down drivers door :-(

 :sad:
Will it polish out?

Yes booth, only a light scratch. Washed her yesterday to assess the full damage, but too scared to look!

Good news, the mark has gone! Mustn't have been a scratch at all, but just sap transfer from the branch I think! I lightly buffed the area with damp drying towel and the mark has gone :-)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 03 April 2016, 14:06

Quote from: Snooze on 03 April 2016, 13:33

Quote from: Snooze on 03 April 2016, 08:37

Quote from: Booth11 on 31 March 2016, 18:32

Quote from: Snooze on 31 March 2016, 18:31

Drove in to bush. Scratch down drivers door :-(

 :sad:
Will it polish out?

Yes booth, only a light scratch. Washed her yesterday to assess the full damage, but too scared to look!

Good news, the mark has gone! Mustn't have been a scratch at all, but just sap transfer from the branch I think! I lightly buffed the area with damp drying towel and the mark has gone :-)

That's good.  Always a welcome relief when it turns out to be just a bit of dirt or something.  Hard to tell sometimes though.  If they are still there after you do a wash, then your heart sinks a bit.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 04 April 2016, 13:03

After having to drive like a nun for the past 5 days as the mrs was in the car, lets just say I 'enjoyed' the performance of the GTD down the on-ramp to the motorway this morning!  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 04 April 2016, 16:26

Quote from: davewilliams000 on 04 April 2016, 13:03

After having to drive like a nun for the past 5 days as the mrs was in the car, lets just say I 'enjoyed' the performance of the GTD down the on-ramp to the motorway this morning!  :grin:

May as well add to them stone chips and get them all done at once Dave :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 04 April 2016, 16:48

Quote from: kalimon on 04 April 2016, 16:26

Quote from: davewilliams000 on 04 April 2016, 13:03

After having to drive like a nun for the past 5 days as the mrs was in the car, lets just say I 'enjoyed' the performance of the GTD down the on-ramp to the motorway this morning!  :grin:

May as well add to them stone chips and get them all done at once Dave :laugh:

lol why not! :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Pixwix on 04 April 2016, 19:27

Had the cover of my fuel flap come off in my hand when filling up...long queue behind...tried to discreetly hide the fact it had come off and presumed I could clip it back on in private. At home I find a clip or something has snapped off  :cry:, was going to wash the car tonight but the missing cover making the car look nasty seems to defeat the point of making the rest of it shiny. I wonder if it will be covered under warranty?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 04 April 2016, 23:24

Quote from: Pixwix on 04 April 2016, 19:27

Had the cover of my fuel flap come off in my hand when filling up...long queue behind...tried to discreetly hide the fact it had come off and presumed I could clip it back on in private. At home I find a clip or something has snapped off  :cry:, was going to wash the car tonight but the missing cover making the car look nasty seems to defeat the point of making the rest of it shiny. I wonder if it will be covered under warranty?

Definitely a warranty job I would think.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mk7-GTD on 05 April 2016, 01:53

Not something I did but my brother knocked on the door this morning and as he was coming in he asked me who keyed all the sides of the R I have while my car is in the repairers. Went out and 5-6 wavey lines down both sides of the car. I nearly burst a blood vessel.

Turns out my dickhead of a brother thought it would be funny if he put dental floss on the car. Didn't half look like scratches though.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 05 April 2016, 07:46

Quote from: Pixwix on 04 April 2016, 19:27

Had the cover of my fuel flap come off in my hand when filling up...long queue behind...tried to discreetly hide the fact it had come off and presumed I could clip it back on in private. At home I find a clip or something has snapped off  :cry:, was going to wash the car tonight but the missing cover making the car look nasty seems to defeat the point of making the rest of it shiny. I wonder if it will be covered under warranty?

That's the kind of warrant work some dealers might find contentious. If you get a flat refusal you need to try another dealership group. Does the broken end of the clip and a bit behind the break point look whitened like strained plastic usually does when it is bent or snapped, or is it a very clean looking snap indicating brittle material?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Pixwix on 05 April 2016, 17:25

Well...upshot of this.. One lug on the flap looked about to break....white stress line and floppy..took it to dealer and operative said it looked like it had probably been forced when it was in the open position or forced when it was shut...not on my watch...then when he looked at the main inside black plastic flap he said there was a bit broken on that too so it definitely wouldn't be warranty as 2 bits broken/bent in different places. He has put it back on and secured it with double-sided tape (like for a number plate). Cross fingers it does the trick. But most worrying in that he suspected someone had been trying to get in to nick the petrol.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: tictap on 07 April 2016, 09:00

Badgeskins recently fitted, I have the performance pack fitted but with being a 63 plate no red badges which I love so thought I'd try these first rather than change the badges. Must say dead easy to fit and good quality. Really pleased with the results.

(http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa472/tictap/IMG_8758.jpg) (http://s1199.photobucket.com/user/tictap/media/IMG_8758.jpg.html)
(http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa472/tictap/IMG_8761.jpg) (http://s1199.photobucket.com/user/tictap/media/IMG_8761.jpg.html)
(http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa472/tictap/IMG_8756.jpg) (http://s1199.photobucket.com/user/tictap/media/IMG_8756.jpg.html)
(http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa472/tictap/IMG_8757.jpg) (http://s1199.photobucket.com/user/tictap/media/IMG_8757.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ajmoir36 on 07 April 2016, 22:03

Quote from: JBirchy on 01 April 2016, 08:59

Had my Michelin Pilot Alpin winter tyres swapped over to 4 brand new Michelin Pilot Sport 4's.  :laugh: :laugh:

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/birchyboy87/8981C15D-6D67-4837-BBFD-4D6922DF3E36_zpsiqrwpdlq.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/birchyboy87/media/8981C15D-6D67-4837-BBFD-4D6922DF3E36_zpsiqrwpdlq.jpg.html)

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/birchyboy87/001C0F7F-CE0F-4F23-8791-5086B3C0D251_zps3m4bx3z1.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/birchyboy87/media/001C0F7F-CE0F-4F23-8791-5086B3C0D251_zps3m4bx3z1.jpg.html)

They are a revelation. I've only done 10 miles on them so far but the reduced road noise, the ride comfort, the response and the grip are exceptional! I'm scrubbing them in for a couple of hundred miles before driving hard on them, but half throttle acceleration is smooth and effortless where the Bridgestones would have been spinning up and tramping.

If I ever buy a car with Bridgestones as standard, I'll be budgeting to swap them before I collect the car.

Over the coming weeks I'll also be fitting new discs and pads all round (Brembo items), and giving it it's spring detail. I'll be hoping to refinish the hubs and calipers too if I can find the time.

What's the rim protector like it doesn't look very good?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CARMAD KEV on 07 April 2016, 22:14

Fitted the red GTI badge to the front grill tonight. I just think it looks nicer.

Bought a genuine part on ebay for £25.00 and removed the grill (2 torx screws) brought it into the house and swapped the badge over.

Wife had a fit when she seen me taking parts off her car!

Will fit the rear one at the weekend as that will take a bit longer and require a hair drier and some dental floss.

Again a genuine part from ebay for £25.00

Original Silver ones will be on ebay in due course!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JamesR27 on 07 April 2016, 22:24

Quote from: tictap on 07 April 2016, 09:00

Badgeskins recently fitted, I have the performance pack fitted but with being a 63 plate no red badges which I love so thought I'd try these first rather than change the badges. Must say dead easy to fit and good quality. Really pleased with the results.

Where did you get badge skins from?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 07 April 2016, 22:27

Quote from: tictap on 07 April 2016, 09:00

Badgeskins recently fitted, I have the performance pack fitted but with being a 63 plate no red badges which I love so thought I'd try these first rather than change the badges. Must say dead easy to fit and good quality. Really pleased with the results.

(http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa472/tictap/IMG_8758.jpg) (http://s1199.photobucket.com/user/tictap/media/IMG_8758.jpg.html)
(http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa472/tictap/IMG_8761.jpg) (http://s1199.photobucket.com/user/tictap/media/IMG_8761.jpg.html)
(http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa472/tictap/IMG_8756.jpg) (http://s1199.photobucket.com/user/tictap/media/IMG_8756.jpg.html)
(http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa472/tictap/IMG_8757.jpg) (http://s1199.photobucket.com/user/tictap/media/IMG_8757.jpg.html)

Much better :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 07 April 2016, 22:36

Quote from: JamesR27 on 07 April 2016, 22:24

Where did you get badge skins from?

You can get them from here http://www.badgeskins.com/

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 07 April 2016, 22:41

Bought one of these to keep in the Golf in case of a puncture.
Really didn't think it would fit underneath the car, but it did and works wonderfully...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190963177778?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Got to be better than the supplied jack, especially if you are pushed for access ie parked 18'' away from another car in the Trafford centre car park :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 07 April 2016, 22:53

Looks good and yes, the supplied jack is a pain not to mention the skinned knuckles... Does it lift in the same place or elsewhere?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 08 April 2016, 07:18

Quote from: Watts on 07 April 2016, 22:53

Looks good and yes, the supplied jack is a pain not to mention the skinned knuckles... Does it lift in the same place or elsewhere?

It just goes on the inner sill where the supplied jack goes. I'm sure it can be used further under the car on suitable jacking areas.
The head of the jack is only about 30mm or so across but it works a treat and lifts the car rapidly.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: tictap on 08 April 2016, 09:00

Quote from: p3asa on 07 April 2016, 22:36

Quote from: JamesR27 on 07 April 2016, 22:24

Where did you get badge skins from?

You can get them from here http://www.badgeskins.com/

Yeah that's the place, great service and quick delivery considering coming from the states.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CarbonGreyGTD on 08 April 2016, 13:44

I've withdrawn from my VW finance agreement on the 14th day of the cooling off period, would have done it sooner if I'd known interest was racking up at £2/day.
I can confirm that the deposit contribution and service pack are not affected.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 08 April 2016, 22:24

I got all prepared to detail the car and then.....

(http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad28/p3asa1/GTD/raining_zpsoo26byyj.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 08 April 2016, 22:40

Quote from: p3asa on 08 April 2016, 22:24

I got all prepared to detail the car and then.....

(http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad28/p3asa1/GTD/raining_zpsoo26byyj.jpg)

Shame (although sometimes it's a relief, lol).  Still, it looks good through a pane of rainy glass as it is.  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 10 April 2016, 12:14

Today I performed my regular Sunday "dad taxi" trip, only I arrived fractionally quicker than normal.

Can't have these upstart ClubSport drivers getting the upper hand you know...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 10 April 2016, 12:24

I went to Halfords to price up number plates. Ended up buying a £1.50 bucket for wheel washing duties. The last of the big spenders heh.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: simonjj on 10 April 2016, 14:02

Gave mine a decent clean..
(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f229/PSi3/4377108F-6E3E-4751-97FA-EAF2FF50BA4D_zpsjhzljxnq.jpg) (http://s48.photobucket.com/user/PSi3/media/4377108F-6E3E-4751-97FA-EAF2FF50BA4D_zpsjhzljxnq.jpg.html)
(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f229/PSi3/B1E1892A-604F-41DC-BC64-AAE751840FA8_zpsajp9sdwq.jpg) (http://s48.photobucket.com/user/PSi3/media/B1E1892A-604F-41DC-BC64-AAE751840FA8_zpsajp9sdwq.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 10 April 2016, 14:04

Retrieved mine from airport meet & greet early hours of this morning.  Thankfully unscathed, no scratches, dings, no bird poo and only 14 miles on the clock.  The driver was surprisingly patient as I went round it in the dark by the light of an iPhone, checking for damage at 1am this morning.  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jackie Treehorn on 10 April 2016, 16:12

Quote from: simonjj on 10 April 2016, 14:02

Gave mine a decent clean..
(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f229/PSi3/4377108F-6E3E-4751-97FA-EAF2FF50BA4D_zpsjhzljxnq.jpg) (http://s48.photobucket.com/user/PSi3/media/4377108F-6E3E-4751-97FA-EAF2FF50BA4D_zpsjhzljxnq.jpg.html)
(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f229/PSi3/B1E1892A-604F-41DC-BC64-AAE751840FA8_zpsajp9sdwq.jpg) (http://s48.photobucket.com/user/PSi3/media/B1E1892A-604F-41DC-BC64-AAE751840FA8_zpsajp9sdwq.jpg.html)

Great colour/wheel combo

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 10 April 2016, 17:24

Quote from: simonjj on 10 April 2016, 14:02

Gave mine a decent clean..
(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f229/PSi3/4377108F-6E3E-4751-97FA-EAF2FF50BA4D_zpsjhzljxnq.jpg) (http://s48.photobucket.com/user/PSi3/media/4377108F-6E3E-4751-97FA-EAF2FF50BA4D_zpsjhzljxnq.jpg.html)
(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f229/PSi3/B1E1892A-604F-41DC-BC64-AAE751840FA8_zpsajp9sdwq.jpg) (http://s48.photobucket.com/user/PSi3/media/B1E1892A-604F-41DC-BC64-AAE751840FA8_zpsajp9sdwq.jpg.html)

Looks mean as f**k!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: simonjj on 10 April 2016, 18:26

Thanks for the comments  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 10 April 2016, 19:59

Quote from: Booth11 on 10 April 2016, 14:04

..........only 14 miles on the clock.

Yikes you let them drive and park it? That's anxiety provoking  :embarrassed:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 10 April 2016, 22:06

Quote from: p3asa on 10 April 2016, 19:59

Quote from: Booth11 on 10 April 2016, 14:04

..........only 14 miles on the clock.

Yikes you let them drive and park it? That's anxiety provoking  :embarrassed:

Done it for years and never an issue.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 10 April 2016, 22:08

Quote from: simonjj on 10 April 2016, 14:02

Gave mine a decent clean..
(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f229/PSi3/4377108F-6E3E-4751-97FA-EAF2FF50BA4D_zpsjhzljxnq.jpg) (http://s48.photobucket.com/user/PSi3/media/4377108F-6E3E-4751-97FA-EAF2FF50BA4D_zpsjhzljxnq.jpg.html)

That looks awesome.  Love the wheels, love the colour combo.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 10 April 2016, 22:10

Tightened my wheels using my new torque wrench. Watched this first and it certainly helped although it went on a bit :whistle:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6FfgdkGZ3Y

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 10 April 2016, 22:20

Quote from: kalimon on 10 April 2016, 22:10

Tightened my wheels using my new torque wrench. Watched this first and it certainly helped although it went on a bit :whistle:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6FfgdkGZ3Y

I thought that was a euphemism for a minute there so was a bit wary of clicking the link until I realised wifey had nodded off so thought "what the hell..."  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 10 April 2016, 22:30

Quote from: Exonian on 10 April 2016, 22:20

Quote from: kalimon on 10 April 2016, 22:10

Tightened my wheels using my new torque wrench. Watched this first and it certainly helped although it went on a bit :whistle:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6FfgdkGZ3Y

I thought that was a euphemism for a minute there so was a bit wary of clicking the link until I realised wifey had nodded off so thought "what the hell..."  :laugh:

It is after the watershed after all.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wantmygti on 11 April 2016, 07:52

Quote from: Booth11 on 10 April 2016, 22:06

Quote from: p3asa on 10 April 2016, 19:59

Quote from: Booth11 on 10 April 2016, 14:04

..........only 14 miles on the clock.

Yikes you let them drive and park it? That's anxiety provoking  :embarrassed:

Done it for years and never an issue.

I have parked cars at Gatwick when I finished uni. I suggest you find an alternative before your luck runs out!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 11 April 2016, 10:16

Quite shocked that Rebecca lets anyone (never mind an airport "parking attendant") park her car. I don't think I could enjoy my pool side cocktail if I did that. Haven't you ever seen the Ferris Beuller movie?  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 11 April 2016, 12:58

Quote from: JoeGTI on 11 April 2016, 10:16

Quite shocked that Rebecca lets anyone (never mind an airport "parking attendant") park her car. I don't think I could enjoy my pool side cocktail if I did that. Haven't you ever seen the Ferris Beuller movie?  :laugh:

I know, weird eh, but I've used meet and greet for years from before the time I became completely obsessed with my cars, so just carried on.  So far...so good.  :laugh:

And yes, I've seen Ferris Beuller, lol.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTD1414 on 11 April 2016, 13:51

Quote from: simonjj on 10 April 2016, 14:02

Gave mine a decent clean..

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f229/PSi3/B1E1892A-604F-41DC-BC64-AAE751840FA8_zpsajp9sdwq.jpg) (http://s48.photobucket.com/user/PSi3/media/B1E1892A-604F-41DC-BC64-AAE751840FA8_zpsajp9sdwq.jpg.html)

Nice wheels/ride height and colour combo, but needs the GTD badge back on.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 11 April 2016, 20:15

Quote from: kalimon on 10 April 2016, 22:10

Tightened my wheels using my new torque wrench. Watched this first and it certainly helped although it went on a bit :whistle:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6FfgdkGZ3Y

I must have been doing something wrong with mine when I cleaned my wheels, as it clicked straight away and I could unscrew the wheel nut by hand! Will watch the vid and have another go at some point. Just resorted to doing them up as tight as I could in the end, which means they're probably over-torqued.

What wrench did you get?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 11 April 2016, 21:10

Quote from: davewilliams000 on 11 April 2016, 20:15

Quote from: kalimon on 10 April 2016, 22:10

Tightened my wheels using my new torque wrench. Watched this first and it certainly helped although it went on a bit :whistle:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6FfgdkGZ3Y

I must have been doing something wrong with mine when I cleaned my wheels, as it clicked straight away and I could unscrew the wheel nut by hand! Will watch the vid and have another go at some point. Just resorted to doing them up as tight as I could in the end, which means they're probably over-torqued.

What wrench did you get?

A Sealey one. £26 off eBay. After watching the vid I think I managed to set it to 120nm correctly. My wheel bolts are certainly tight enough and I realised that I'd under tightened one of my wheels previously.
I also purchased a breaker bar that has made undoing wheel bolts a doddle.
The video explains it perfectly.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jackie Treehorn on 11 April 2016, 21:25

Quote from: davewilliams000 on 11 April 2016, 20:15

Quote from: kalimon on 10 April 2016, 22:10

Tightened my wheels using my new torque wrench. Watched this first and it certainly helped although it went on a bit :whistle:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6FfgdkGZ3Y

Just resorted to doing them up as tight as I could in the end, which means they're probably over-torqued.

You will be surprised how little 120nm is on a wheel bolt

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snooze on 11 April 2016, 21:45

Quote from: simonjj on 10 April 2016, 14:02

Gave mine a decent clean..
(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f229/PSi3/4377108F-6E3E-4751-97FA-EAF2FF50BA4D_zpsjhzljxnq.jpg) (http://s48.photobucket.com/user/PSi3/media/4377108F-6E3E-4751-97FA-EAF2FF50BA4D_zpsjhzljxnq.jpg.html)
(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f229/PSi3/B1E1892A-604F-41DC-BC64-AAE751840FA8_zpsajp9sdwq.jpg) (http://s48.photobucket.com/user/PSi3/media/B1E1892A-604F-41DC-BC64-AAE751840FA8_zpsajp9sdwq.jpg.html)

Lush Simon, great colour combo. Have you got spacers on those wheels?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: simonjj on 11 April 2016, 22:54

Thanks snooze, no spacers, wheels are 19x8 with 235 35 19 tyres, sits a bit lower when not angled on the drive -
(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f229/PSi3/074BB6F8-4D18-4CD0-9758-99F7BFCE1ADD_zpsdugqzyzm.jpg) (http://s48.photobucket.com/user/PSi3/media/074BB6F8-4D18-4CD0-9758-99F7BFCE1ADD_zpsdugqzyzm.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: AntGTD on 13 April 2016, 19:52

260 mile round trip to Solihull for a meeting and i managed to crack the windscreen (about 1cm long) and get 4 stone chips on the bonnet  :cry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 13 April 2016, 19:57

Quote from: simonjj on 11 April 2016, 22:54

Thanks snooze, no spacers, wheels are 19x8 with 235 35 19 tyres, sits a bit lower when not angled on the drive -
(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f229/PSi3/074BB6F8-4D18-4CD0-9758-99F7BFCE1ADD_zpsdugqzyzm.jpg) (http://s48.photobucket.com/user/PSi3/media/074BB6F8-4D18-4CD0-9758-99F7BFCE1ADD_zpsdugqzyzm.jpg.html)

Stunning car, I adore these wheels

Do you need spacers for the brakes and do you get any rubbing on the arch screws

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: simonjj on 13 April 2016, 20:53

Thank you wigit, no spacers required but I have taken the usual arch screw out as is was rubbing but this is only because it's lowered I would imagine.
You're not too far from me and are more than welcome to try them for size if you're thinking of buying a set.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 13 April 2016, 21:13

These are some of my favourite wheels also. I live close to 'Awesome GTI' who stock Neuspeed so when I'm a bit more flush, these may well be getting purchased :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: seabrook132 on 13 April 2016, 21:23

Those RSE10s really do suit the night blue Mk7  :cool:

I really like the Neuspeed RSE14s, but mainly in the 'hyper black' colour which I think was exclusive to one supplier in the U.S

(http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk24/wildpanda86/file-8.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 13 April 2016, 23:49

Not quite what have I done to my car, but.....

The supermarket in whose car park I suffered my door ding, the subject of this thread, was struck twice by lighting this evening.  Divine retribution I think that's called.  :grin:
 
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/two-people-taken-hospital-after-7748962

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 14 April 2016, 13:34

Had an intermittent fault on the GTD that it randomly does not let me change driving modes for a while but thought it was a 'feature' related to having just refuelled. Discovered today that it's a fault as been nowhere near a filling station.

Guess a trip to the dealer is in order. Its bow stuck in individual so could be worse

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 14 April 2016, 13:46

Drove around with the windows down! I know, not exactly exciting but it's a lovely day and I enjoyed it!

Good weather also brings better fuel economy, 12 mile trip, two brief stops for shopping and 41ish mpg (was over 43 until I got stuck in a bit of traffic). Mind you, speed cameras every 10 feet probably helped....

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JBirchy on 14 April 2016, 15:07

Dropped it off at the stealers for them to replace my Engine Start button, gearstick and media cable under warranty. They initially rejected the warranty claim but I reached out to VW CS on Twitter who overruled.

They have given me a VW UP! High in TR with nice wheels, heated seats and a panoramic roof as a courtesy car. It's not too bad, quite nice to drive and fairly economical (even though I hooned it on the way in to work!)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mk7-GTD on 14 April 2016, 19:31

Quote from: JBirchy on 14 April 2016, 15:07

They have given me a VW UP! High in TR with nice wheels, heated seats and a panoramic roof as a courtesy car. It's not too bad, quite nice to drive and fairly economical (even though I hooned it on the way in to work!)

They are rather nice aren't they. If only they had one with a 1.6l turbo with 180bhp

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: BigD on 17 April 2016, 15:01

Wash, tripple, ultra glaze, collinite 476s, summer wheels and spacers back on. I forgot how hard, noisy and generally gash the bridgestones are.

(http://i585.photobucket.com/albums/ss291/thediggybave/GTI/43830242-EDDD-4E1B-8242-81489EDB4190_zpsqxbrfjjl.jpg) (http://s585.photobucket.com/user/thediggybave/media/GTI/43830242-EDDD-4E1B-8242-81489EDB4190_zpsqxbrfjjl.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 17 April 2016, 15:13

Quote from: JBirchy on 14 April 2016, 15:07

Dropped it off at the stealers for them to replace my Engine Start button, gearstick and media cable under warranty. They initially rejected the warranty claim but I reached out to VW CS on Twitter who overruled.

They have given me a VW UP! High in TR with nice wheels, heated seats and a panoramic roof as a courtesy car. It's not too bad, quite nice to drive and fairly economical (even though I hooned it on the way in to work!)

I really want an UP!
I keep thinking about leasing one, trouble is I'd then never use my Golf so it's a bit of a dilemma!

Quote from: BigD on 17 April 2016, 15:01

Wash, tripple, ultra glaze, collinite 476s, summer wheels and spacers back on. I forgot how hard, noisy and generally gash the bridgestones are.

(http://i585.photobucket.com/albums/ss291/thediggybave/GTI/43830242-EDDD-4E1B-8242-81489EDB4190_zpsqxbrfjjl.jpg) (http://s585.photobucket.com/user/thediggybave/media/GTI/43830242-EDDD-4E1B-8242-81489EDB4190_zpsqxbrfjjl.jpg.html)

Great shot, shame about the Noddy car photobombing it.
The Austins look sooooooo much better with spacers.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 17 April 2016, 15:31

Quote from: Exonian on 17 April 2016, 15:13

Quote from: JBirchy on 14 April 2016, 15:07

Dropped it off at the stealers for them to replace my Engine Start button, gearstick and media cable under warranty. They initially rejected the warranty claim but I reached out to VW CS on Twitter who overruled.

They have given me a VW UP! High in TR with nice wheels, heated seats and a panoramic roof as a courtesy car. It's not too bad, quite nice to drive and fairly economical (even though I hooned it on the way in to work!)

I really want an UP!
I keep thinking about leasing one, trouble is I'd then never use my Golf so it's a bit of a dilemma!
You and your 'UP' obsession! Just buy one already and get rid of the Golf, you know it's too much car for you :laugh:

Quote from: BigD on 17 April 2016, 15:01

Wash, tripple, ultra glaze, collinite 476s, summer wheels and spacers back on. I forgot how hard, noisy and generally gash the bridgestones are.

(http://i585.photobucket.com/albums/ss291/thediggybave/GTI/43830242-EDDD-4E1B-8242-81489EDB4190_zpsqxbrfjjl.jpg) (http://s585.photobucket.com/user/thediggybave/media/GTI/43830242-EDDD-4E1B-8242-81489EDB4190_zpsqxbrfjjl.jpg.html)

Great shot, shame about the Noddy car photobombing it.
The Austins look sooooooo much better with spacers.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jackie Treehorn on 17 April 2016, 16:11

Fitted the wheels and went for a drive.

You really notice the lighter wheels, in a good way!!

(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g271/emmber2429/f13_zpsbmhkqvs5.jpg) (http://s58.photobucket.com/user/emmber2429/media/f13_zpsbmhkqvs5.jpg.html)
(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g271/emmber2429/F12_zps5zxwvya7.jpg) (http://s58.photobucket.com/user/emmber2429/media/F12_zps5zxwvya7.jpg.html)
(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g271/emmber2429/P102056712_zpseayxf0ws.jpg) (http://s58.photobucket.com/user/emmber2429/media/P102056712_zpseayxf0ws.jpg.html)
(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g271/emmber2429/f14_zpstiytlwqj.jpg) (http://s58.photobucket.com/user/emmber2429/media/f14_zpstiytlwqj.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 17 April 2016, 16:22

Quote from: Jackie Treehorn on 17 April 2016, 16:11

Fitted the wheels and went for a drive.

You really notice the lighter wheels, in a good way!!

Nice!  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JamesR27 on 17 April 2016, 17:35

Is that limestone grey?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 17 April 2016, 18:46

Quote from: kalimon on 17 April 2016, 15:31

You and your 'UP' obsession! Just buy one already and get rid of the Golf, you know it's too much car for you :laugh:

I can't help it if i'm in touch with my female side!  :kiss:

You've given me an idea: Wait for the UP! TSI to get released, buy a his 'n' hers whilst chopping the R in against both.
Mine's a slightly gay blue one if they do it in that colour and hers can be red as that's free and as she's not contributing anything towards it she can have what she's given, not that it would make any difference as she would just take the one with the most petrol in.  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 17 April 2016, 19:02

Quote from: Exonian on 17 April 2016, 18:46

Quote from: kalimon on 17 April 2016, 15:31

You and your 'UP' obsession! Just buy one already and get rid of the Golf, you know it's too much car for you :laugh:

I can't help it if i'm in touch with my female side!  :kiss:

You've given me an idea: Wait for the UP! TSI to get released, buy a his 'n' hers whilst chopping the R in against both.
Mine's a slightly gay blue one if they do it in that colour and hers can be red as that's free and as she's not contributing anything towards it she can have what she's given, not that it would make any difference as she would just take the one with the most metro in.  :laugh:

You'll be wearing matching clothes next, if you don't already.  :wink: :grin:

Have fun on the up! forum http://www.upownersclub.co.uk/forum/

 :evil:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 17 April 2016, 19:05

Quote from: BigD on 17 April 2016, 15:01

(http://i585.photobucket.com/albums/ss291/thediggybave/GTI/43830242-EDDD-4E1B-8242-81489EDB4190_zpsqxbrfjjl.jpg) (http://s585.photobucket.com/user/thediggybave/media/GTI/43830242-EDDD-4E1B-8242-81489EDB4190_zpsqxbrfjjl.jpg.html)

^^That,

and this......looks fantastic.  :cool:

Quote from: Jackie Treehorn on 17 April 2016, 16:11

(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g271/emmber2429/f13_zpsbmhkqvs5.jpg) (http://s58.photobucket.com/user/emmber2429/media/f13_zpsbmhkqvs5.jpg.html)
(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g271/emmber2429/F12_zps5zxwvya7.jpg) (http://s58.photobucket.com/user/emmber2429/media/F12_zps5zxwvya7.jpg.html)
(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g271/emmber2429/P102056712_zpseayxf0ws.jpg) (http://s58.photobucket.com/user/emmber2429/media/P102056712_zpseayxf0ws.jpg.html)
(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g271/emmber2429/f14_zpstiytlwqj.jpg) (http://s58.photobucket.com/user/emmber2429/media/f14_zpstiytlwqj.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 17 April 2016, 19:12

Quote from: Exonian on 17 April 2016, 18:46

Quote from: kalimon on 17 April 2016, 15:31

You and your 'UP' obsession! Just buy one already and get rid of the Golf, you know it's too much car for you :laugh:

I can't help it if i'm in touch with my female side!  :kiss:

You've given me an idea: Wait for the UP! TSI to get released, buy a his 'n' hers whilst chopping the R in against both.
Mine's a slightly gay blue one if they do it in that colour and hers can be red as that's free and as she's not contributing anything towards it she can have what she's given, not that it would make any difference as she would just take the one with the most petrol in.  :laugh:

Brilliant, I can't to see the photos of them cuddling up together on your driveway :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jackie Treehorn on 17 April 2016, 19:14

Quote from: JamesR27 on 17 April 2016, 17:35

Is that limestone grey?

yes it is, or as Monkeyhanger calls it "Greige"  its different in different lights i like it...sometimes

@ all:  Thanks, its a little bit ASBO Ford RS bit it feels sooooo much nicer.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 18 April 2016, 19:48

Decided to put my new plate on the car, even though I was originally going to wait until September when my 16 plate was no longer new :smiley:
It looks ok if you know what it means :laugh:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1582/26480690626_62bbb9b595_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Gm1sKu) (https://flic.kr/p/Gm1sKu)
It's a pressed aluminium one and very nice quality. (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dave7268 on 18 April 2016, 20:35

Finally got around to hoovering the inside before putting in new mats

(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp239/Davedalline/20160416_140746.jpg)[/URL]


(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp239/Davedalline/20160416_143650.jpg)[/URL]

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 2014GTi on 18 April 2016, 20:41

Today I installed Dynamic rear-light modifications ;)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ghost_rider on 18 April 2016, 22:06

Quote from: dave7268 on 18 April 2016, 20:35

Finally got around to hoovering the inside before putting in new mats

(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp239/Davedalline/20160416_140746.jpg)[/URL]


(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp239/Davedalline/20160416_143650.jpg)[/URL]

They looks nice mate. Where did you get them from?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dave7268 on 18 April 2016, 23:29

Quote from: ghost_rider on 18 April 2016, 22:06

They looks nice mate. Where did you get them from?

Thanks  :smiley:

Ordered them from carmats2u.co.uk. Very good quality and perfect fit. Ordered the premier super lux carpet and it is real nice - much better than VW's OEM  mats. Not the cheapest of mats but well worth it IMO.
Designed the logo myself and emailed it to them and they reproduced it on the mats for me. Was pleased with the result.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 19 April 2016, 00:03

Quote from: dave7268 on 18 April 2016, 20:35

Finally got around to hoovering the inside before putting in new mats
(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp239/Davedalline/20160416_143650.jpg)[/URL]

They look great.  :cool:

Looks like they've changed the shape of the heel pad, unless you requested a rounded shape?  I got mine back in Jan but they have the square heel pad.  Both look good but I personally prefer the square pad.

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1524/24190291209_15f17a4867_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/CRByNn)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 19 April 2016, 07:21

I wonder if the new shape is more stiletto friendly😀?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 19 April 2016, 07:25

Quote from: kalimon on 19 April 2016, 07:21

I wonder if the new shape is more stiletto friendly😀?

Get some and find out.  :wink:

Obviously you'll be selling the other three on eBay.  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dave7268 on 19 April 2016, 17:16

Quote from: Booth11 on 19 April 2016, 00:03

They look great.  :cool:

Looks like they've changed the shape of the heel pad, unless you requested a rounded shape?  I got mine back in Jan but they have the square heel pad.  Both look good but I personally prefer the square pad.

Thanks  :wink: I was actually inspired by your mats and just had to get an order in for myself.

No, never asked for that shape in the heel pad and didn't know about the shape until they got delivered. I was a little peeved to start off with as I would've preferred the same shape as yours but they have grown on me and I am happy  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 19 April 2016, 17:22

Quote from: 2014GTi on 18 April 2016, 20:41

Today I installed Dynamic rear-light modifications ;)

What's that?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 2014GTi on 19 April 2016, 17:44

Quote from: KyleB on 19 April 2016, 17:22

Quote from: 2014GTi on 18 April 2016, 20:41

Today I installed Dynamic rear-light modifications ;)

What's that?

It's a little in-line device which delays the outer rear LED indicator strip to give the indicators a outward directional blink, similar to the new Audi lights. ;)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JamesR27 on 19 April 2016, 17:56

Quote from: 2014GTi on 19 April 2016, 17:44

Quote from: KyleB on 19 April 2016, 17:22

Quote from: 2014GTi on 18 April 2016, 20:41

Today I installed Dynamic rear-light modifications ;)

What's that?

It's a little in-line device which delays the outer rear LED indicator strip to give the indicators a outward directional blink, similar to the new Audi lights. ;)

How do you do that? And get a vid up as that would be so cool to do.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 19 April 2016, 18:36

Quote from: JamesR27 on 19 April 2016, 17:56

Quote from: 2014GTi on 19 April 2016, 17:44

Quote from: KyleB on 19 April 2016, 17:22

Quote from: 2014GTi on 18 April 2016, 20:41

Today I installed Dynamic rear-light modifications ;)

What's that?

It's a little in-line device which delays the outer rear LED indicator strip to give the indicators a outward directional blink, similar to the new Audi lights. ;)

How do you do that? And get a vid up as that would be so cool to do.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnLk2AsO16o

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 19 April 2016, 19:39

Quote from: Booth11 on 19 April 2016, 00:03

Quote from: dave7268 on 18 April 2016, 20:35

Finally got around to hoovering the inside before putting in new mats
(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp239/Davedalline/20160416_143650.jpg)[/URL]

They look great.  :cool:

Looks like they've changed the shape of the heel pad, unless you requested a rounded shape?  I got mine back in Jan but they have the square heel pad.  Both look good but I personally prefer the square pad.

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1524/24190291209_15f17a4867_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/CRByNn)

Where did you get the dead pedal from is doesn't look like the osir one and it's not a flee bay cheapie lol

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dave7268 on 19 April 2016, 20:04

Quote from: gtiaps on 19 April 2016, 19:39

Where did you get the dead pedal from is doesn't look like the osir one and it's not a flee bay cheapie lol

Got the dead pedal off Aliexpress over a year ago. Fits perfectly and does the job. If I recall right I paid somewhere in the region of £20 for it and it shipped from Asia.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 19 April 2016, 20:19

Quote from: dave7268 on 19 April 2016, 20:04

Quote from: gtiaps on 19 April 2016, 19:39

Where did you get the dead pedal from is doesn't look like the osir one and it's not a flee bay cheapie lol

Got the dead pedal off Aliexpress over a year ago. Fits perfectly and does the job. If I recall right I paid somewhere in the region of £20 for it and it shipped from Asia.

Does look perfect even to fit the manual will have a look see if I can find one cheers

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 19 April 2016, 20:34

Quote from: gtiaps on 19 April 2016, 20:19

Quote from: dave7268 on 19 April 2016, 20:04

Quote from: gtiaps on 19 April 2016, 19:39

Where did you get the dead pedal from is doesn't look like the osir one and it's not a flee bay cheapie lol

Got the dead pedal off Aliexpress over a year ago. Fits perfectly and does the job. If I recall right I paid somewhere in the region of £20 for it and it shipped from Asia.

Does look perfect even to fit the manual will have a look see if I can find one cheers

I finally gave in and ordered one from Aliexpress. $42 with free shipping (about £30).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 19 April 2016, 20:57

Which one did you order

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snooze on 19 April 2016, 21:11

Quote from: Jackie Treehorn on 17 April 2016, 16:11

Fitted the wheels and went for a drive.

You really notice the lighter wheels, in a good way!!

(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g271/emmber2429/f13_zpsbmhkqvs5.jpg) (http://s58.photobucket.com/user/emmber2429/media/f13_zpsbmhkqvs5.jpg.html)
(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g271/emmber2429/F12_zps5zxwvya7.jpg) (http://s58.photobucket.com/user/emmber2429/media/F12_zps5zxwvya7.jpg.html)
(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g271/emmber2429/P102056712_zpseayxf0ws.jpg) (http://s58.photobucket.com/user/emmber2429/media/P102056712_zpseayxf0ws.jpg.html)
(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g271/emmber2429/f14_zpstiytlwqj.jpg) (http://s58.photobucket.com/user/emmber2429/media/f14_zpstiytlwqj.jpg.html)

Looks great!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 19 April 2016, 21:27

Quote from: dave7268 on 19 April 2016, 17:16

Quote from: Booth11 on 19 April 2016, 00:03

They look great.  :cool:

Looks like they've changed the shape of the heel pad, unless you requested a rounded shape?  I got mine back in Jan but they have the square heel pad.  Both look good but I personally prefer the square pad.

Thanks  :wink: I was actually inspired by your mats and just had to get an order in for myself.

No, never asked for that shape in the heel pad and didn't know about the shape until they got delivered. I was a little peeved to start off with as I would've preferred the same shape as yours but they have grown on me and I am happy  :smiley:

To be honest it doesn't really matter what shape it is, you don't spend much time looking down at your mats when driving.  :laugh:  The kidney shaped heel pad looks bigger which is a plus.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 19 April 2016, 21:30

Quote from: gtiaps on 19 April 2016, 20:57

Which one did you order

This is the one everyone gets. Comes from China and takes about 2-3 weeks but excellent quality it is.  It fits both DSG and manual alike.  :smiley:

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/2014-2016-For-VW-Golf-7-MK7-Seat-mk3-footrest-pedals-Car-pedal-Cover/32433307485.html?spm=2114.30010308.3.11.6SzX41&ws_ab_test=searchweb201556_2,searchweb201644_3_10001_10002_10005_301_10006_10003_10004_62,searchweb201560_5,searchweb1451318400_6150,searchweb1451318411_6448&btsid=b0248db2-21f8-4eb5-a883-a9a7b51069db

It's an easy fit too but I did a quick fitting guide here http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=276795.0

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 19 April 2016, 21:34

Quote from: gtiaps on 19 April 2016, 20:57

Which one did you order

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=276795.0

 :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 19 April 2016, 21:37

Quote from: Watts on 19 April 2016, 21:34

Quote from: gtiaps on 19 April 2016, 20:57

Which one did you order

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=276795.0

LOL, I just added that link to my post above at same time you posted this.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 19 April 2016, 21:49

Quote from: Booth11 on 19 April 2016, 21:37

Quote from: Watts on 19 April 2016, 21:34

Quote from: gtiaps on 19 April 2016, 20:57

Which one did you order

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=276795.0

LOL, I just added that link to my post above at same time you posted this.

Lol ok and thanks... iv been looking for one a while now and nearly ordered the osir one as I got one for the wife's scirocco when we bought that it does look good but I don't think the golf one they do now looks right but this one looks loads better cheers   :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 19 April 2016, 22:21

Quote from: Exonian on 19 April 2016, 18:36

Quote from: JamesR27 on 19 April 2016, 17:56

Quote from: 2014GTi on 19 April 2016, 17:44

Quote from: KyleB on 19 April 2016, 17:22

Quote from: 2014GTi on 18 April 2016, 20:41

Today I installed Dynamic rear-light modifications ;)

What's that?

It's a little in-line device which delays the outer rear LED indicator strip to give the indicators a outward directional blink, similar to the new Audi lights. ;)

How do you do that? And get a vid up as that would be so cool to do.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnLk2AsO16o

I want. Where from and how much? Easy to fit?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 19 April 2016, 22:34

Quote from: Booth11 on 19 April 2016, 21:37

Quote from: Watts on 19 April 2016, 21:34

Quote from: gtiaps on 19 April 2016, 20:57

Which one did you order

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=276795.0

LOL, I just added that link to my post above at same time you posted this.

Seems I'm quicker at posting than driving!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 2014GTi on 19 April 2016, 22:37

Quote from: KyleB on 19 April 2016, 22:21

Quote from: Exonian on 19 April 2016, 18:36

Quote from: JamesR27 on 19 April 2016, 17:56

Quote from: 2014GTi on 19 April 2016, 17:44

Quote from: KyleB on 19 April 2016, 17:22

Quote from: 2014GTi on 18 April 2016, 20:41

Today I installed Dynamic rear-light modifications ;)

What's that?

It's a little in-line device which delays the outer rear LED indicator strip to give the indicators a outward directional blink, similar to the new Audi lights. ;)

How do you do that? And get a vid up as that would be so cool to do.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnLk2AsO16o

I want. Where from and how much? Easy to fit?

I got mine from here, was delivered in a very speedy fashion :)
Plug and play, so easy to fit.
http://www.carsystems.pl/new-product-golf-mk-7-dynamic-tail-lights-led-adapter-led-dynamic-turn-lights,id2250.html

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 19 April 2016, 23:22

Quote from: 2014GTi on 19 April 2016, 22:37

Quote from: KyleB on 19 April 2016, 22:21

Quote from: Exonian on 19 April 2016, 18:36

Quote from: JamesR27 on 19 April 2016, 17:56

Quote from: 2014GTi on 19 April 2016, 17:44

Quote from: KyleB on 19 April 2016, 17:22

Quote from: 2014GTi on 18 April 2016, 20:41

Today I installed Dynamic rear-light modifications ;)

What's that?

It's a little in-line device which delays the outer rear LED indicator strip to give the indicators a outward directional blink, similar to the new Audi lights. ;)

How do you do that? And get a vid up as that would be so cool to do.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnLk2AsO16o

I want. Where from and how much? Easy to fit?

I got mine from here, was delivered in a very speedy fashion :)
Plug and play, so easy to fit.
http://www.carsystems.pl/new-product-golf-mk-7-dynamic-tail-lights-led-adapter-led-dynamic-turn-lights,id2250.html

The car in the YouTube video is mine ;)

Yep it's plug and play and I like the effect it gives too, pretty cool and really easy mod.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 19 April 2016, 23:24

Can you slow down the pulsing or is that as slow as it goes?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 19 April 2016, 23:28

Quote from: p3asa on 19 April 2016, 23:24

Can you slow down the pulsing or is that as slow as it goes?

Yes the pulsing is adjustable, 3 settings I think. I haven't tried changing it tbh as I think the timing of it looks bang on as it is.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mk7-GTD on 19 April 2016, 23:38

Quote from: JoeGTI on 19 April 2016, 23:28

Quote from: p3asa on 19 April 2016, 23:24

Can you slow down the pulsing or is that as slow as it goes?

Yes the pulsing is adjustable, 3 settings I think. I haven't tried changing it tbh as I think the timing of it looks bang on as it is.

I'm guessing the next question is going to be can you adjust it and show us. What setting do you have it on at the minute?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 19 April 2016, 23:43

Quote from: Mk7-GTD on 19 April 2016, 23:38

Quote from: JoeGTI on 19 April 2016, 23:28

Quote from: p3asa on 19 April 2016, 23:24

Can you slow down the pulsing or is that as slow as it goes?

Yes the pulsing is adjustable, 3 settings I think. I haven't tried changing it tbh as I think the timing of it looks bang on as it is.

I'm guessing the next question is going to be can you adjust it and show us. What setting do you have it on at the minute?

I don't know, whatever it was set to our of the box   :cool:

I'll take a look at them again when I get a chance and see what the other settings look like.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ASKendrew on 20 April 2016, 00:26

Quote from: kalimon on 19 March 2016, 14:27

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1677/25878823016_4b34309615_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FqPJtJ)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/FqPJtJ) by

Just did what you said Rebecca so her goes
 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/)

Makes me excited to get mine! :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 20 April 2016, 08:12

Cheers for the info on the blinking lights, would love to see a video Joe of the other settings if possible.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: AndyG on 20 April 2016, 12:06

I'll second that on the indicators,excellent post.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 20 April 2016, 14:01

Quote from: ASKendrew on 20 April 2016, 00:26

Quote from: kalimon on 19 March 2016, 14:27

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1677/25878823016_4b34309615_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FqPJtJ)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/FqPJtJ) by

Just did what you said Rebecca so her goes
 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/)

Makes me excited to get mine! :cool:

What are you getting and when?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 20 April 2016, 15:56

Ordered one of the footrest dead pedal must admit that it looks way better than osir ones  :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 20 April 2016, 17:00

Quote from: gtiaps on 19 April 2016, 21:49

Quote from: Booth11 on 19 April 2016, 21:37

Quote from: Watts on 19 April 2016, 21:34

Quote from: gtiaps on 19 April 2016, 20:57

Which one did you order

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=276795.0

... iv been looking for one a while now and nearly ordered the osir one as I got one for the wife's scirocco when we bought that it does look good but I don't think the golf one they do now looks right but this one looks loads better cheers   :whistle:

Quote from: gtiaps on 20 April 2016, 15:56

Ordered one of the footrest dead pedal must admit that it looks way better than the osir ones  :laugh: :laugh:

I looked at the OSIR one, but even though it's great quality, the Aliexpress one is a much better match the other pedals.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 21 April 2016, 10:16

Dropped her off for her 2nd service and mentioned about the passenger side window sounding like it was wrinkling a window seal - anyone else had this?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Talk-torque on 21 April 2016, 17:53

Fitted dead pedal cover and sill protectors, then did a good clean. My emphasis was on black plastic and rubber bits, which had picked up bits of wax from my first clean, and the glass, which I didn't really clean properly first time round. Looking good in the sunshine!  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 21 April 2016, 20:01

Not a good day :angry: Scraped and dented the drivers front wing getting into a parking space at work. Worst car park in the world (probably). Underground, inadequate lighting and some spanner thought it'll be a good idea to paint up to about waist height black! Plus pillars everywhere. Hardly a car in it that hasn't got a scrape :cry:

Will have to get it looked at asap as it's down to bare metal in places.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 21 April 2016, 20:15

Quote from: Watts on 21 April 2016, 20:01

Not a good day :angry: Scraped and dented the drivers front wing getting into a parking space at work. Worst car park in the world (probably). Underground, inadequate lighting and some spanner thought it'll be a good idea to paint up to about waist height black! Plus pillars everywhere. Hardly a car in it that hasn't got a scrape :cry:

Will have to get it looked at asap as it's down to bare metal in places.

Gutted for ya buddy nothing worse than damage when ya do it yourself.... :undecided:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 21 April 2016, 20:23

Thanks, really gutted. The bumper took it too but very lightly, think that should polish up fine.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 21 April 2016, 20:47

Sorry to hear about the damage. Car park sounds a nightmare. Always gutting when anything happens but hopefully you can get it sorted so it's as good as new.  Is it going to be a bodyshop respray job?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Fabio Bignose on 22 April 2016, 09:19

Stop Start button replaced and a/c fan motor removed and greased as it was screeching/ squeeling intermittently.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mjh_056 on 22 April 2016, 09:39

Quote from: Booth11 on 21 April 2016, 20:47

Sorry to hear about the damage. Car park sounds a nightmare. Always gutting when anything happens but hopefully you can get it sorted so it's as good as new.  Is it going to be a bodyshop respray job?

Another reason reluctant to move to anything bigger as pretty much every where you park the spaces are compressed it really does just take one person to not be straight down the middle to domino that effect to everyone.

But even in perfect state its not overly easy to get in and out and am pretty regular size and agility so always wonder how the less mobile manage sometimes.

Add to this the door dent risk, especially if park next to something where damage would only add to its character!

Having seen many a larger vehicle going around and around looking for the perfect space the the Golf and similar size will do for me, it still has its risks but still less stressful

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ? - yesterday....
Post by: davewilliams000 on 22 April 2016, 11:02

So it turns out you can get a bathtub in the back of a golf... you just need to cut it in half first!  :laugh:

Yesterday after work, I took a short trip to the tip (or 'recycling centre') to get rid of our old bathtub and some other stuff, driving very slowly and gently to make sure nothing moved about and damaged the interior. Gave the boot and the back of the back seats a vacuum with the handheld dyson afterwards.

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1446/26573211615_7221524663_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GubE1X)

Car is in dire need of some tlc... needs a good wash and inside front needs a clean too. Hoping its good weather this weekend to get it done tomorrow. We have soft water so don't need to worry about water spots too much.  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 22 April 2016, 11:07

Quote from: Watts on 21 April 2016, 20:01

Not a good day :angry: Scraped and dented the drivers front wing getting into a parking space at work. Worst car park in the world (probably). Underground, inadequate lighting and some spanner thought it'll be a good idea to paint up to about waist height black! Plus pillars everywhere. Hardly a car in it that hasn't got a scrape :cry:

Will have to get it looked at asap as it's down to bare metal in places.

Gutted for you watts. Hope you can get it sorted soon.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 22 April 2016, 15:06

Thanks all for the supportive responses. I was straight down to my local garage today and got it booked in. This will be the first (hopefully last!) visit to a bodyshop for a car of mine in over 30 years of driving :rolleyes: The garage is very trustworthy and when my OH's Lupo was hit a couple of years back they did an excellent job so fingers crossed.

It might not look much but it really hurt :shocked:

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20160422_140741_zpszacujqfy.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20160422_140741_zpszacujqfy.jpg.html)

They will remove the bumper to do the job properly and will order a new GTI wing badge in case the original is damaged on removing. Quoted £300+vat which I thought reasonable and goes in next Thursday.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dave7268 on 22 April 2016, 16:55

Quote from: Watts on 22 April 2016, 15:06

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20160422_140741_zpszacujqfy.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20160422_140741_zpszacujqfy.jpg.html)

They will remove the bumper to do the job properly and will order a new GTI wing badge in case the original is damaged on removing. Quoted £300+vat which I thought reasonable and goes in next Thursday.

Aww that sucks - had very similar damage to mine in the exact same place and onto the bumper too. This was from another car scraping mine whilst parked in a car park. Was fuming when I seen the damage!  :angry:

My repair however only cost £150 and a top notch repair it was  :whistle:  I think £300 seems a little on the high side, but hey, that's just me  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 22 April 2016, 17:15

Thanks Dave, at least you could blame someone else though!

I'm sure I could get s smart repair done cheaper but for it to look 100% the bumper needs to come off and a full panel spray. It may come out a little cheaper, they always quote for worst case scenario which I think is the honest wat to do it. Often jobs work out less in the end. But, bottom line is having faith in them which is worth a lot in itself.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 22 April 2016, 17:29

Quote from: Watts on 22 April 2016, 17:15

Thanks Dave, at least you could blame someone else though!

I'm sure I could get s smart repair done cheaper but for it to look 100% the bumper needs to come off and a full panel spray. It may come out a little cheaper, they always quote for worst case scenario which I think is the honest wat to do it. Often jobs work out less in the end. But, bottom line is having faith in them which is worth a lot in itself.

Having previous history of a red car ( And deep down probably the reason I have never had another) I think I would go down the smart repair route on that. If you have the whole wing painted even if they match the paint perfectly, it will stick out like a sore thumb under street lights and look a whole lot worse than it actually is. I had some deep scratchs, about 3 or 4 around 3" long on the leading edge of a bonnet and they sprayed the whole bonnet. It looked fine in daylight but at night ....:sick: :sick:
In the end it Peed me off so much I got rid !!
Gutted for you and genuinely hope you get it fixed to your satisfaction  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 22 April 2016, 17:40

Quote from: JB GTI on 22 April 2016, 17:29

Quote from: Watts on 22 April 2016, 17:15

Thanks Dave, at least you could blame someone else though!

I'm sure I could get s smart repair done cheaper but for it to look 100% the bumper needs to come off and a full panel spray. It may come out a little cheaper, they always quote for worst case scenario which I think is the honest wat to do it. Often jobs work out less in the end. But, bottom line is having faith in them which is worth a lot in itself.

Having previous history of a red car ( And deep down probably the reason I have never had another) I think I would go down the smart repair route on that. If you have the whole wing painted even if they match the paint perfectly, it will stick out like a sore thumb under street lights and look a whole lot worse than it actually is. I had some deep scratchs, about 3 or 4 around 3" long on the leading edge of a bonnet and they sprayed the whole bonnet. It looked fine in daylight but at night ....:sick: :sick:
In the end it Peed me off so much I got rid !!
Gutted for you and genuinely hope you get it fixed to your satisfaction  :smiley:

That's honest but not helping :cry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 22 April 2016, 17:51

Quote from: Watts on 22 April 2016, 17:40

Quote from: JB GTI on 22 April 2016, 17:29

Quote from: Watts on 22 April 2016, 17:15

Thanks Dave, at least you could blame someone else though!

I'm sure I could get s smart repair done cheaper but for it to look 100% the bumper needs to come off and a full panel spray. It may come out a little cheaper, they always quote for worst case scenario which I think is the honest wat to do it. Often jobs work out less in the end. But, bottom line is having faith in them which is worth a lot in itself.

Having previous history of a red car ( And deep down probably the reason I have never had another) I think I would go down the smart repair route on that. If you have the whole wing painted even if they match the paint perfectly, it will stick out like a sore thumb under street lights and look a whole lot worse than it actually is. I had some deep scratchs, about 3 or 4 around 3" long on the leading edge of a bonnet and they sprayed the whole bonnet. It looked fine in daylight but at night ....:sick: :sick:
In the end it Peed me off so much I got rid !!
Gutted for you and genuinely hope you get it fixed to your satisfaction  :smiley:

That's honest but not helping :cry:

To be honest i wasn't sure whether to post or not but just wanted to let you know what could happen so you might think again  :embarrassed:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 22 April 2016, 18:18

^^^
Is it the case that the solid non metallic or non pearl colours don't tend to need blending into other panels?  Maybe that would explain the bonnet standing out like a sore thumb.

By contrast I had a passenger from wing resprayed on my mk6 and, being metallic that was blended into adjacent panels and the repair was seemless, in any light you could not tell it from the rest of the car, and I checked very thoroughly.  If my door ding can't be smart repaired I might be looking at a part respray on the door but have no qualms about having it done by the bodyshop that did my mk6.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 22 April 2016, 18:37

Quote from: JB GTI on 22 April 2016, 17:51

Quote from: Watts on 22 April 2016, 17:40

Quote from: JB GTI on 22 April 2016, 17:29

Quote from: Watts on 22 April 2016, 17:15

Thanks Dave, at least you could blame someone else though!

I'm sure I could get s smart repair done cheaper but for it to look 100% the bumper needs to come off and a full panel spray. It may come out a little cheaper, they always quote for worst case scenario which I think is the honest wat to do it. Often jobs work out less in the end. But, bottom line is having faith in them which is worth a lot in itself.

Having previous history of a red car ( And deep down probably the reason I have never had another) I think I would go down the smart repair route on that. If you have the whole wing painted even if they match the paint perfectly, it will stick out like a sore thumb under street lights and look a whole lot worse than it actually is. I had some deep scratchs, about 3 or 4 around 3" long on the leading edge of a bonnet and they sprayed the whole bonnet. It looked fine in daylight but at night ....:sick: :sick:
In the end it Peed me off so much I got rid !!
Gutted for you and genuinely hope you get it fixed to your satisfaction  :smiley:

That's honest but not helping :cry:

To be honest i wasn't sure whether to post or not but just wanted to let you know what could happen so you might think again  :embarrassed:

Perhaps I'll have a chat with the garage before dropping it off. Could it be that it was more obvious on the bonnet due to the large flat area meaning that a vertical area won't be such an issue? Despite your posting causing me palpatations, I do appreciate your input. :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mk7-GTD on 22 April 2016, 19:31

Red and black are two of the hardest flat colours to match.

I got my CC back from the repairers on Wednesday and going by the job done Oryx white must be easy to blend in because they got the paint spot on.

There are some other issues with the work done and they for some reason thought the car needed an extended test drive because it had 47 miles extra on it and the below in one of my Cup 2's

(http://i1172.photobucket.com/albums/r579/Yeah-it-is-me/image_zpsfn9m7inc.jpeg) (http://s1172.photobucket.com/user/Yeah-it-is-me/media/image_zpsfn9m7inc.jpeg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Talk-torque on 22 April 2016, 19:35

In contrast to the bad experience above, I had a wing replaced, after the passenger door got blown past the stop on my Tornado Red Mk 5. The repair shop did a top job, metal and paint. You could not tell anything had happened, day or night! Bodytech in Lincoln, if that helps anyone. Such a good job done, I took them a case of beer!  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 22 April 2016, 20:05

Quote from: Talk-torque on 22 April 2016, 19:35

In contrast to the bad experience above, I had a wing replaced, after the passenger door got blown past the stop on my Tornado Red Mk 5. The repair shop did a top job, metal and paint. You could not tell anything had happened, day or night! Bodytech in Lincoln, if that helps anyone. Such a good job done, I took them a case of beer!  :laugh:

Thanks for that! Since my car is still young perhaps it will all be okay. Having thought it over, I'm going to stick with my plan as I'm not convinced I'll be happy with a smart repair by an unknown quantity. As said, I trust my garage and they did a cracking job on my OH's old silver Lupo. Like you, if all goes well I shall donate a case of beer (to me though with a giant bag of crisps) :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 22 April 2016, 20:08

My colour match was spot on in daylight. But under streetlights it was a couple of shades darker than the rest of the car making it look far worse than the reality of a couple of scratches on the front edge.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 22 April 2016, 20:20

Quote from: JB GTI on 22 April 2016, 20:08

My colour match was spot on in daylight. But under streetlights it was a couple of shades darker than the rest of the car making it look far worse than the reality of a couple of scratches on the front edge.

That is a worry but the repair has to be done so I'll just cross my fingers, hold my breath and count to 100. Perhaps the new led street lights will help? The colour balance of the old ones was horrendous. I don't know if it will go okay but ultimately there are millions of red cars and they must have prangs now and then. I'm confident if there were concerns my garage would've forewarned me. I've been having cars serviced and repaired there since the early nineties.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 22 April 2016, 20:56

I'm sure you will  be fine :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 22 April 2016, 21:58

Quote from: JB GTI on 22 April 2016, 20:56

I'm sure you will  be fine :smiley:

Cheers JB :smiley:

If not I can always get the whole car painted...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 23 April 2016, 08:33

If the body shop do a proper job you shouldn't see any differences in any light so don't worry. If you get it back and you're not happy tell them on the day. Is it going to an approved VW place?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 23 April 2016, 08:59

Quote from: mcmaddy on 23 April 2016, 08:33

If the body shop do a proper job you shouldn't see any differences in any light so don't worry. If you get it back and you're not happy tell them on the day. Is it going to an approved VW place?

Cheers mcmaddy, not VW approved but Watts approved!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 23 April 2016, 09:53

I don't think its just red that's hard to match. When I go out at night with the dog you can spot a mile away the cars that have been resprayed. Especially those that have individual panels done rather than having it blown into other panels.  During the day they look fine.
In fact I'd go a step further and say you can actually see the difference in most colours between plastic and metal if you look carefully. One of the detailers I went to for a quote shone a light gun on our fuel flap (black car) and it turned a mucky black. Completely different to the body of the car.
I can now see that at night only because it was pointed out to me.

With it not being a VW approved bodyshop I'd imagine you will lose the anti-perforation warranty but I'm not so sure that's worth anything nowadays.

Having said all that, the biggest problem with body shop repairs is finding one that you are satisfied with and this goes a long way to how you will feel about the repair. You've got one your happy with and I'm sure everything will be just fine. Hope it goes well for you.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Eccie on 23 April 2016, 10:01

I think you need to tell the garage that you'll be working late on the day that you collect the car after the repair and ask them if you can call around 10pm  :evil:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 23 April 2016, 14:55

Gave it a good clean, ready for it to rain  :grin:

(http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab194/kyle_l_brown/Apr%2016/IMG_0349_zpswdyz32v7.jpg)

(http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab194/kyle_l_brown/Apr%2016/IMG_0343_zpsxdencrmv.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Talk-torque on 23 April 2016, 18:06

Just gone over 500 miles, so gave the dsg a gentle workout in manual. Very impressed! Does it for me.  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Cossieian on 23 April 2016, 19:25

Changed Wheels over, quick wash and a much needed Hoover  :smiley:
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj186/mccanno1/A4AD4BFB-E592-48A1-A001-196CB737035E.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/mccanno1/media/A4AD4BFB-E592-48A1-A001-196CB737035E.jpg.html)
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj186/mccanno1/11C76090-9006-4292-8F8A-8B34FF79AB99.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/mccanno1/media/11C76090-9006-4292-8F8A-8B34FF79AB99.jpg.html)
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj186/mccanno1/79A999A1-B65A-46C5-9F09-C1E73838712F.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/mccanno1/media/79A999A1-B65A-46C5-9F09-C1E73838712F.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 23 April 2016, 19:44

Love the wheels, looks great mate. Tornado Red is a lovely colour.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ASKendrew on 24 April 2016, 01:06

Quote from: kalimon on 20 April 2016, 14:01

Quote from: ASKendrew on 20 April 2016, 00:26

Quote from: kalimon on 19 March 2016, 14:27

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1677/25878823016_4b34309615_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FqPJtJ)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/FqPJtJ) by

Just did what you said Rebecca so her goes
 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/)

Makes me excited to get mine! :cool:

What are you getting and when?

I'm getting a Carbon Grey GTI with PP, Carplay and Parking Pack :grin:! Doesn't come until July though and I sold my current daily yesterday which will make the next 3 months even more fun :smiley:.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 24 April 2016, 08:07

Quote from: p3asa on 23 April 2016, 09:53

I don't think its just red that's hard to match. When I go out at night with the dog you can spot a mile away the cars that have been resprayed. Especially those that have individual panels done rather than having it blown into other panels.  During the day they look fine.
In fact I'd go a step further and say you can actually see the difference in most colours between plastic and metal if you look carefully. One of the detailers I went to for a quote shone a light gun on our fuel flap (black car) and it turned a mucky black. Completely different to the body of the car.
I can now see that at night only because it was pointed out to me.

With it not being a VW approved bodyshop I'd imagine you will lose the anti-perforation warranty but I'm not so sure that's worth anything nowadays.

Having said all that, the biggest problem with body shop repairs is finding one that you are satisfied with and this goes a long way to how you will feel about the repair. You've got one your happy with and I'm sure everything will be just fine. Hope it goes well for you.

You shouldn't have any differences in paint colour wether it be a metal panel or a plastic bumper. If the jobs done 100% correctly it should be a match no matter what panel or light condition.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dave7268 on 24 April 2016, 10:09

Quote from: mcmaddy on 24 April 2016, 08:07

You shouldn't have any differences in paint colour wether it be a metal panel or a plastic bumper. If the jobs done 100% correctly it should be a match no matter what panel or light condition.

Actually I would have to say that is not entirely true and this can easily been seen on silver coloured car.  :smiley:

From factory the paint on the plastic panels can look ever so slightly different from the metal panels - I witnessed this on my last golf which was reflex silver and you only noticed it if you looked at the plastic panels from a certain angle in a certain light. It was ever so noticeable on the petrol cap cover.

I have a good friend who has his own business and has been respraying cars for over 30 years and his work is second to none. He will always tell his customers that painting on plastic parts can result (doesn't always) but can result in an ever so slight difference in the colour despite having an exact 100% colour match with the paints/materials used.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Brenbo on 24 April 2016, 10:23

Quote from: dave7268 on 24 April 2016, 10:09

Quote from: mcmaddy on 24 April 2016, 08:07

You shouldn't have any differences in paint colour wether it be a metal panel or a plastic bumper. If the jobs done 100% correctly it should be a match no matter what panel or light condition.

Actually I would have to say that is not entirely true and this can easily been seen on silver coloured car.  :smiley:

From factory the paint on the plastic panels can look ever so slightly different from the metal panels - I witnessed this on my last golf which was reflex silver and you only noticed it if you looked at the plastic panels from a certain angle in a certain light. It was ever so noticeable on the petrol cap cover.

I have a good friend who has his own business and has been respraying cars for over 30 years and his work is second to none. He will always tell his customers that painting on plastic parts can result (doesn't always) but can result in an ever so slight difference in the colour despite having an exact 100% colour match with the paints/materials used.

When I had the rear bumper on my GTI PP resprayed last year due to damage, The guy that did the repair also said the same.  They can do a great job matching paint finish on plastic and metal but in certain really specific light conditions and even after aging over the years you may be able to see the difference in colour on the same paint between plastic and metal.  The worst example I think of would be my Civic Type-R Championship white.  after 2 to 3 years you could see a difference in colour between the paint on plastic bumpers and the same paint on the metal panels.  It was not night and day different, just a very slight shift in tint when viewed from certain angles and in certain light. 

However the bumper on my GTI PP at present does not look any different in colour to the rest of the paint work when viewed in any conditions, and I am looking for it as well.  So if I need a respray again i will definitely be going back to the same guy again to do a repair.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 24 April 2016, 11:13

Quote from: mcmaddy on 24 April 2016, 08:07

You shouldn't have any differences in paint colour wether it be a metal panel or a plastic bumper. If the jobs done 100% correctly it should be a match no matter what panel or light condition.

I'm not talking about resprays I'm talking about out the factory. Under certain lighting conditions you will see a difference between metal and plastic. Considering the paint is only microns thin, the surface its painted on will have a lot to do with how the paint reflects light in certain conditions.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 24 April 2016, 18:52

I haven't got any differences from metal to plastic on my tiguan and that's with my detailer shining his lights on it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 24 April 2016, 22:36

Quote from: mcmaddy on 24 April 2016, 18:52

I haven't got any differences from metal to plastic on my tiguan and that's with my detailer shining his lights on it.

Your car is obviously defying the laws of physics  :laugh: What colour is it? A non metallic might not show it as much but metallic definitely will.

To further complicate matters I don't even know if the plastics are painted in the factory as the vast majority are painted off site.

https://www.autobodysupply.net/Articles.asp?ID=140

http://etalon.gr/blog/2014/01/07/why-metallic-colours-look-different-on-cars-metal-and-plastic-parts-like-bumpers-and-spoilers/

https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=Ppw33XgekMIC&pg=PA85&lpg=PA85&dq=car+paint+difference+metal+plastic&source=bl&ots=DYvrJ3jK60&sig=Bg_YWNORE2a5RHA9WvpNdYA0k0M&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjtscmcmKjMAhVBD8AKHeuQBesQ6AEIWzAJ#v=onepage&q=car%20paint%20difference%20metal%20plastic&f=false

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 28 April 2016, 10:28

Dropped it off at the garage to get the dent repaired. They are very good but it's the first time my GTI has been away. I have asked them not to wash it....

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 28 April 2016, 11:01

Quote from: Watts on 28 April 2016, 10:28

Dropped it off at the garage to get the dent repaired. They are very good but it's the first time my GTI has been away. I have asked them not to wash it....

Definitely not a wash..m and I bet it's like losing your right arm while she's away

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 28 April 2016, 19:17

Quote from: gtiaps on 28 April 2016, 11:01

Quote from: Watts on 28 April 2016, 10:28

Dropped it off at the garage to get the dent repaired. They are very good but it's the first time my GTI has been away. I have asked them not to wash it....

Definitely not a wash..m and I bet it's like losing your right arm while she's away

Not wrong. Been out all day to take my mind off it. Only thing was the garage called just before 5 to say it was done but I didn't get home 'til too late :rolleyes: But now I can collect first thing tomorrow and go for a drive :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 28 April 2016, 20:56

Quote from: Watts on 28 April 2016, 19:17

Quote from: gtiaps on 28 April 2016, 11:01

Quote from: Watts on 28 April 2016, 10:28

Dropped it off at the garage to get the dent repaired. They are very good but it's the first time my GTI has been away. I have asked them not to wash it....

Definitely not a wash..m and I bet it's like losing your right arm while she's away

Not wrong. Been out all day to take my mind off it. Only thing was the garage called just before 5 to say it was done but I didn't get home 'til too late :rolleyes: But now I can collect first thing tomorrow and go for a drive :smiley:

Cooooool hope it's done beyond your expectations buddy

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 28 April 2016, 21:26

Quote from: gtiaps on 28 April 2016, 20:56

Quote from: Watts on 28 April 2016, 19:17

Quote from: gtiaps on 28 April 2016, 11:01

Quote from: Watts on 28 April 2016, 10:28

Dropped it off at the garage to get the dent repaired. They are very good but it's the first time my GTI has been away. I have asked them not to wash it....

Definitely not a wash..m and I bet it's like losing your right arm while she's away

Not wrong. Been out all day to take my mind off it. Only thing was the garage called just before 5 to say it was done but I didn't get home 'til too late :rolleyes: But now I can collect first thing tomorrow and go for a drive :smiley:

Cooooool hope it's done beyond your expectations buddy

Cheers!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 28 April 2016, 22:12

Another, what someone else has done to my car.  :cry:

Chipped and dented before and now scratched and scraped.
 
Found this on my rear offside bumper this evening.  Almost certain this has happened in the works car park today - looks like some t**t has scraped it reversing out of the space. Row I park in is normally half empty but of late it's been packed with cars close to one another.  Car park has CCTV so I'll be asking for that to be checked.
 
Fortunately not dented and borderline for catching on the nail, it should polish out with the DA, but still, right on the crease, again!!!  What is wrong with people!  :angry: 
 
(http://s32.postimg.org/6ecje2bit/image.jpg) (http://"http://postimg.org/image/vx4vr2v2p/full/")
 
(http://s32.postimg.org/p1bgghlud/image.jpg) (http://"http://postimg.org/image/q3lmz14nl/full/")
 
(http://s32.postimg.org/4kvukim6t/image.jpg) (http://"http://postimg.org/image/aykxnrr2p/full/")

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 28 April 2016, 22:35

All the effort you put into your pride and joy, undone by a thoughtless arsehole :angry:
People can be such utter pricks!!
If anyone can sort it, it's you Rebecca :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 28 April 2016, 22:42

Really sorry to see that, fingers crossed you can polish it out.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 28 April 2016, 23:02

Christ you've no luck at all Rebecca. It seems the more care someone takes of their car the more likely it is that some absolute tit does that to it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 28 April 2016, 23:23

Quote from: Watts on 28 April 2016, 22:42

Really sorry to see that, fingers crossed you can polish it out.  :smiley:

Quote from: kalimon on 28 April 2016, 22:35

All the effort you put into your pride and joy, undone by a thoughtless arsehole :angry:
People can be such utter pricks!!
If anyone can sort it, it's you Rebecca :smiley:

Quote from: JoeGTI on 28 April 2016, 23:02

Christ you've no luck at all Rebecca. It seems the more care someone takes of their car the more likely it is that some absolute tit does that to it.

I hate people.  :grin:  Not all people just the f**kwits (excuse language) that blithely drive around bumping into other people's cars, dinging doors, without a second thought.  There is CCTV in works car park so I'll be asking for that to be looked at and if I find out who did it, I will track them down and.......unless it's my boss.  :wink:

Works car park is not secure and even though you are supposed to have a permit, other people can chance it and park there and I've noticed a lot of unknown cars in there lately.  A couple weeks ago there were 2 strange men stood in front of my car and they muttered something about it as I approached but I couldn't make out what they said. I took their reg number just in case. I will be raising this matter with our Facilities Manager and the parking enforcement team.

I'm hoping it will polish out.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 29 April 2016, 03:18

What a Pi***r  :angry:
Hope you can sort it relatively easily  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JamesR27 on 29 April 2016, 07:40

This year does not seem lucky for cars. My brother, dad and I have all had car parking dents to ours doors. I was already thinking is this a good year to swap my car, but seeing your pride and joy not having any luck makes me think. Must be gutting Rebecca to have 2 in a short space of time on a car that is looked after so well.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: seabrook132 on 29 April 2016, 11:20

Quote from: Booth11 on 28 April 2016, 22:12

Another, what someone else has done to my car.  :cry:

Chipped and dented before and now scratched and scraped.
 
Found this on my rear offside bumper this evening.  Almost certain this has happened in the works car park today - looks like some t**t has scraped it reversing out of the space. Row I park in is normally half empty but of late it's been packed with cars close to one another.  Car park has CCTV so I'll be asking for that to be checked.
 
Fortunately not dented and borderline for catching on the nail, it should polish out with the DA, but still, right on the crease, again!!!  What is wrong with people!  :angry: 

 :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: Sorry to see this Rebecca! Got my fingers crossed for you that it'll polish out fine!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 29 April 2016, 11:47

Well I've got mine back from the garage this morning, an excellent job. I probably won't look to try and find differences under various light sources as I can't do much about it now!

Before:

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20160422_140741_zpszacujqfy.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20160422_140741_zpszacujqfy.jpg.html)

And after:

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20160429_104835_zpstvvtp8fz.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20160429_104835_zpstvvtp8fz.jpg.html)

Booth, I felt a bit awkward posting this after your recent bad luck but hopefully this will help spur you on to get your repairs done? It was expensive and I wish I'd gone to work by bus that day but bar paying off my flexible friend, all sorted.

One for the sake of it, on a nice day out  :smiley:

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/4041522b-9545-49df-8663-a6b8d0c835d7_zps5tup0lhd.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/4041522b-9545-49df-8663-a6b8d0c835d7_zps5tup0lhd.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mk7-GTD on 29 April 2016, 12:16

Quote from: Watts on 29 April 2016, 11:47

Well I've got mine back from the garage this morning, an excellent job. I probably won't look to try and find differences under various light sources as I can't do much about it now!

Before:

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20160422_140741_zpszacujqfy.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20160422_140741_zpszacujqfy.jpg.html)

And after:

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20160429_104835_zpstvvtp8fz.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20160429_104835_zpstvvtp8fz.jpg.html)

Booth, I felt a bit awkward posting this after your recent bad luck but hopefully this will help spur you on to get your repairs done? It was expensive and I wish I'd gone to work by bus that day but bar paying off my flexible friend, all sorted.

One for the sake of it, on a nice day out  :smiley:

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/4041522b-9545-49df-8663-a6b8d0c835d7_zps5tup0lhd.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/4041522b-9545-49df-8663-a6b8d0c835d7_zps5tup0lhd.jpg.html)

I see a huge difference in the paint on your car......






Sorry but someone had to. It looks spot on to me.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 29 April 2016, 12:24

Cheers! My faith in the garage remains intact after this..

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 29 April 2016, 12:32

Well done looks spot on under that light glad ur happy with it nowt more upsetting than a car that's marked...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 29 April 2016, 16:41

Quote from: JamesR27 on 29 April 2016, 07:40

This year does not seem lucky for cars. My brother, dad and I have all had car parking dents to ours doors. I was already thinking is this a good year to swap my car, but seeing your pride and joy not having any luck makes me think. Must be gutting Rebecca to have 2 in a short space of time on a car that is looked after so well.

Quote from: seabrook132 on 29 April 2016, 11:20

:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: Sorry to see this Rebecca! Got my fingers crossed for you that it'll polish out fine!

Thanks guys.  It's just another one of those things!  Unfortunately you can't take all the careless idiots out of the world! 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 29 April 2016, 16:46

Quote from: Watts on 29 April 2016, 11:47

Well I've got mine back from the garage this morning, an excellent job. I probably won't look to try and find differences under various light sources as I can't do much about it now!

Before:

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20160422_140741_zpszacujqfy.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20160422_140741_zpszacujqfy.jpg.html)

And after:

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20160429_104835_zpstvvtp8fz.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20160429_104835_zpstvvtp8fz.jpg.html)

Booth, I felt a bit awkward posting this after your recent bad luck but hopefully this will help spur you on to get your repairs done? It was expensive and I wish I'd gone to work by bus that day but bar paying off my flexible friend, all sorted.

Really pleased you've got your sorted Watts - looks spot on. :smiley: No need to feel awkward about posting your good news.   

I will get mine sorted in next few weeks (got a few other more pressing priorities on the go atm) but I will now wait till I've seen what I can polish out on the bumper before getting my bodyshop and smart repair quotes for the ding, in case the rear bumper needs some pro work too so it can all be factored in at the same time. It'll all be sorted but as with you, the plastic will take a bit of a hammering!   

 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snooze on 29 April 2016, 18:18

Quote from: Booth11 on 28 April 2016, 22:12

Another, what someone else has done to my car.  :cry:

Chipped and dented before and now scratched and scraped.
 
Found this on my rear offside bumper this evening.  Almost certain this has happened in the works car park today - looks like some t**t has scraped it reversing out of the space. Row I park in is normally half empty but of late it's been packed with cars close to one another.  Car park has CCTV so I'll be asking for that to be checked.
 
Fortunately not dented and borderline for catching on the nail, it should polish out with the DA, but still, right on the crease, again!!!  What is wrong with people!  :angry: 
 
(http://s32.postimg.org/6ecje2bit/image.jpg) (http://"http://postimg.org/image/vx4vr2v2p/full/")
 
(http://s32.postimg.org/p1bgghlud/image.jpg) (http://"http://postimg.org/image/q3lmz14nl/full/")
 
(http://s32.postimg.org/4kvukim6t/image.jpg) (http://"http://postimg.org/image/aykxnrr2p/full/")

That is bad luck Bec, sorry to hear. Someone has done similar to mine whilst parked in service station, but bit worse. I'm gonna put some pics up once I've washed her 2moz so I can give it a proper assessment. Pretty sure it's gonna need some paintwork 😢

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 29 April 2016, 20:25

Quote from: Snooze on 29 April 2016, 18:18

Quote from: Booth11 on 28 April 2016, 22:12

Another, what someone else has done to my car.  :cry:

Chipped and dented before and now scratched and scraped.
 
Found this on my rear offside bumper this evening.  Almost certain this has happened in the works car park today - looks like some t**t has scraped it reversing out of the space. Row I park in is normally half empty but of late it's been packed with cars close to one another.  Car park has CCTV so I'll be asking for that to be checked.
 
Fortunately not dented and borderline for catching on the nail, it should polish out with the DA, but still, right on the crease, again!!!  What is wrong with people!  :angry: 

That is bad luck Bec, sorry to hear. Someone has done similar to mine whilst parked in service station, but bit worse. I'm gonna put some pics up once I've washed her 2moz so I can give it a proper assessment. Pretty sure it's gonna need some paintwork 😢

That's bad luck for you too Snooze.  Another R victim of other people's carelessness, or rank stupidity.

Post up some pics when it's clean. Hope it doesn't need paint.  What a pita, really feel for you.  :sad:

It's actually really hard to tell with mine if it will polish out, but only one way to find out. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snooze on 29 April 2016, 20:28

Quote from: Cossieian on 23 April 2016, 19:25

Changed Wheels over, quick wash and a much needed Hoover  :smiley:
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj186/mccanno1/A4AD4BFB-E592-48A1-A001-196CB737035E.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/mccanno1/media/A4AD4BFB-E592-48A1-A001-196CB737035E.jpg.html)
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj186/mccanno1/11C76090-9006-4292-8F8A-8B34FF79AB99.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/mccanno1/media/11C76090-9006-4292-8F8A-8B34FF79AB99.jpg.html)
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj186/mccanno1/79A999A1-B65A-46C5-9F09-C1E73838712F.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/mccanno1/media/79A999A1-B65A-46C5-9F09-C1E73838712F.jpg.html)

OMG those wheels! 😎

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 30 April 2016, 00:23

I hate seeing cars with damage with nobody owning up so I feel your pain Bec. Nothing worse coming out to the car and finding something wrong. Hopefully you'll find them on CCTV and shame them to paying for it to be sorted.

@Watts that looks a top job. Good stuff. Its a good feeling when you know work has been carried out correctly.

This is my damage for the day.
Dropped the car off at the dealer for work to be carried out. It was actually work to replace a piece of trim they had damaged on a previous visit.
So 2 members of staff went round the car for about 10 minutes with a fine tooth-comb and listed every we stone chip that I had.
I returned 4 hours later, quickly checked my alloys and left thinking there is no way they could have caused even more damage since I brought it to their attention. Drove home, parked on the drive, then went to move the cars around and found the following on my sill.

I emailed them with no reply so phoned the service manager to be told, none of the damage on my car was caused by them and maybe I should go to another dealership!!!   :grin: :grin:

If it wasn't so farcical I would cry.

(http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad28/p3asa1/GTD/20160427_195948_zpsal8ryio9.jpg)

You can actually see the sill raised where the indentaion is. Its as if they have driven on to the lift and swung the arms round to put under the car and one was raised too high and it damaged the the sill.  But as I expected, the dealership said it never happened with them!!!

Not the biggest damage in the grand scheme of things but your car shouldn't be damaged at all when its in their care.

(http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad28/p3asa1/GTD/20160427_200216_zpsgyolt42o.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 April 2016, 00:41

Stevie

I am so cross for you.  :angry:  I'd be fuming about that especially as it went in to correct previous damage inflicted by them. And the attitude!!! They must be a total bunch of w****rs.  Honestly it's beyond words the incompetence and arrogance displayed.  All these things may be small bits of damage but it's still damage caused by others total lack of care and attention and then denial. And once you know it's there the size of the thing is irrelevant.  Hope you get it sorted ok Stevie.  Seems to be a awful lot of these incidents of late.  :cry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: C3PO on 30 April 2016, 07:42

What is wrong with people? How can you damage someone else's property and then not own up to it? I have a pact with a few like minded people at work, and we park together. Sounds sad but at least we take are when parking/opening doors.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 April 2016, 11:26

Quote from: C3PO on 30 April 2016, 07:42

What is wrong with people? How can you damage someone else's property and then not own up to it? I have a pact with a few like minded people at work, and we park together. Sounds sad but at least we take are when parking/opening doors.

Totally agree, whether it's a car park or a dealer.

I have a similar pact with the others that park in the same row in works car park (mainly other hothatches) and for years the status quo has been maintained.  But there have been recent changes with office space in our building now being rented out to external organisations and they are being given dedicated sections of the car park so the rest of us are being squashed into less spaces and result is my usual parking row has more cars in it with this consequence.  :sad:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 30 April 2016, 11:50

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 April 2016, 11:26

Quote from: C3PO on 30 April 2016, 07:42

What is wrong with people? How can you damage someone else's property and then not own up to it? I have a pact with a few like minded people at work, and we park together. Sounds sad but at least we take are when parking/opening doors.

Totally agree, whether it's a car park or a dealer.

I have a similar pact with the others that park in the same row in works car park (mainly other hothatches) and for years the status quo has been maintained.  But there have been recent changes with office space in our building now being rented out to external organisations and they are being given dedicated sections of the car park so the rest of us are being squashed into less spaces and result is my usual parking row has more cars in it with this consequence.  :sad:

I think a second hand Up for work duties is the way forward Rebecca.
The stress the damage to your beautiful R is causing me and other forum members surely warrants the extra outlay to yourself😀

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 30 April 2016, 12:02

Cheers p3asa, they did a great job as they have been doing on various cars I've owned for 20+ years. Luckily I also have a tyre place that I can trust, they once damaged an alloy of mine and pointed it out to me. Shame you can't trust your dealers, I think these days they have such a high turnover of customers and staff that no one cares. Hope you get that sorted, is it easily replaceable? If not, perhaps it can be repaired?

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 April 2016, 11:26

But there have been recent changes with office space in our building now being rented out to external organisations and they are being given dedicated sections of the car park so the rest of us are being squashed into less spaces and result is my usual parking row has more cars in it with this consequence.  :sad:

That's pretty much what has happened in our office car park. When we first moved in we all had our own dedicated space. Now they just keep cramming in more people so we have to hot desk and 'hot park' - it's fine on an early shift or nights but arriving after 10 gets tricky with people parking all over the place blocking exits and double parking in some pretty outrageous ways. I work next to Heathrow airport with no street parking and short term parking is expensive. Now they are talking about squeezing more people in! Getting in by public transport is possible but a pain, I only live 5 miles away but it takes 2 buses and up to 1.5 hours!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 April 2016, 13:26

Quote from: kalimon on 30 April 2016, 11:50

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 April 2016, 11:26

Quote from: C3PO on 30 April 2016, 07:42

What is wrong with people? How can you damage someone else's property and then not own up to it? I have a pact with a few like minded people at work, and we park together. Sounds sad but at least we take are when parking/opening doors.

Totally agree, whether it's a car park or a dealer.

I have a similar pact with the others that park in the same row in works car park (mainly other hothatches) and for years the status quo has been maintained.  But there have been recent changes with office space in our building now being rented out to external organisations and they are being given dedicated sections of the car park so the rest of us are being squashed into less spaces and result is my usual parking row has more cars in it with this consequence.  :sad:

I think a second hand Up for work duties is the way forward Rebecca.
The stress the damage to your beautiful R is causing me and other forum members surely warrants the extra outlay to yourself😀

Yes I'll get a up! so you can have a stress free life kalimon. :tongue:  Reason I grumble on here about my damaged car is to preserve my relationship with HWMBO.  There's a nanosecond of sympathy then I get the 'get over it, it's a car' look.  :grin:  Whereas you lot understand the pain and anguish, lol.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 April 2016, 13:39

Quote from: Watts on 30 April 2016, 12:02

Cheers p3asa, they did a great job as they have been doing on various cars I've owned for 20+ years. Luckily I also have a tyre place that I can trust, they once damaged an alloy of mine and pointed it out to me. Shame you can't trust your dealers, I think these days they have such a high turnover of customers and staff that no one cares. Hope you get that sorted, is it easily replaceable? If not, perhaps it can be repaired?

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 April 2016, 11:26

But there have been recent changes with office space in our building now being rented out to external organisations and they are being given dedicated sections of the car park so the rest of us are being squashed into less spaces and result is my usual parking row has more cars in it with this consequence.  :sad:

That's pretty much what has happened in our office car park. When we first moved in we all had our own dedicated space. Now they just keep cramming in more people so we have to hot desk and 'hot park' - it's fine on an early shift or nights but arriving after 10 gets tricky with people parking all over the place blocking exits and double parking in some pretty outrageous ways. I work next to Heathrow airport with no street parking and short term parking is expensive. Now they are talking about squeezing more people in! Getting in by public transport is possible but a pain, I only live 5 miles away but it takes 2 buses and up to 1.5 hours!

I sympathise hugely. We have been further squished up in our office (all now shunted to the upper floor) and more new tenants coming soon!  So car park situation is set to get worse still!  At least I still have my own desk (for now).

Public transport is a non-starter for me too, and again sympathise with your plight - 1.5 hrs to go 5 miles!  I have to do the school run every morning (4 miles away) and the nearest place to pick up the school bus is half way to the school. So I'd have to drive 2 miles to put daughter on a bus.  Then I'd have to drive home and get the bus into town and then get another bus from town to get to work or walk the rest of the way.  It would add about 2 hours onto my morning! In any case my job is dependant on me having a car for business, I could use one of the work electric 'pool' cars but...... no thanks!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snooze on 30 April 2016, 14:02

So someone went in to my car whilst it was in a service station carpark. Obviously fled the scene. Two scratches and chunk of paint out of alloy, scuff round whole rear arch, scuff and scratch to quarter panel.

(http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/Snooze9/EF5AD914-1472-48BA-A6FA-B069B000828A.jpg) (http://s1091.photobucket.com/user/Snooze9/media/EF5AD914-1472-48BA-A6FA-B069B000828A.jpg.html)

(http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/Snooze9/B62E7702-9738-4FBB-8D72-529774C1A736.jpg) (http://s1091.photobucket.com/user/Snooze9/media/B62E7702-9738-4FBB-8D72-529774C1A736.jpg.html)

(http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/Snooze9/B22FCF25-1879-40F2-A16B-6745E4D09AFE.jpg) (http://s1091.photobucket.com/user/Snooze9/media/B22FCF25-1879-40F2-A16B-6745E4D09AFE.jpg.html)

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 30 April 2016, 14:36

That looks bad Snooze, wheel and two panels. Any of it likely to polish out? People are so careless. What a shame, you must be gutted. Don't delay, get it sorted asap, definitely feels better knowing it's getting sorted.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 April 2016, 14:37

Quote from: Snooze on 30 April 2016, 14:02

So someone went in to my car whilst it was in a service station carpark. Obviously fled the scene. Two scratches and chunk of paint out of alloy, scuff round whole rear arch, scuff and scratch to quarter panel.

(http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/Snooze9/EF5AD914-1472-48BA-A6FA-B069B000828A.jpg) (http://s1091.photobucket.com/user/Snooze9/media/EF5AD914-1472-48BA-A6FA-B069B000828A.jpg.html)

(http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/Snooze9/B62E7702-9738-4FBB-8D72-529774C1A736.jpg) (http://s1091.photobucket.com/user/Snooze9/media/B62E7702-9738-4FBB-8D72-529774C1A736.jpg.html)

(http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/Snooze9/B22FCF25-1879-40F2-A16B-6745E4D09AFE.jpg) (http://s1091.photobucket.com/user/Snooze9/media/B22FCF25-1879-40F2-A16B-6745E4D09AFE.jpg.html)

(http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/Snooze9/1C553289-0003-476B-A574-7D617E93715B.jpg) (http://s1091.photobucket.com/user/Snooze9/media/1C553289-0003-476B-A574-7D617E93715B.jpg.html)

B@stards. :angry: That's terrible Snooze, scratches on face of the alloys might DA polish out but chips on black bits and wing look like they'll need paint - smart repair?    Little comfort but at least no dents.

 :cry: :cry: :cry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 30 April 2016, 14:48

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 April 2016, 13:39

Quote from: Watts on 30 April 2016, 12:02

Cheers p3asa, they did a great job as they have been doing on various cars I've owned for 20+ years. Luckily I also have a tyre place that I can trust, they once damaged an alloy of mine and pointed it out to me. Shame you can't trust your dealers, I think these days they have such a high turnover of customers and staff that no one cares. Hope you get that sorted, is it easily replaceable? If not, perhaps it can be repaired?

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 April 2016, 11:26

But there have been recent changes with office space in our building now being rented out to external organisations and they are being given dedicated sections of the car park so the rest of us are being squashed into less spaces and result is my usual parking row has more cars in it with this consequence.  :sad:

That's pretty much what has happened in our office car park. When we first moved in we all had our own dedicated space. Now they just keep cramming in more people so we have to hot desk and 'hot park' - it's fine on an early shift or nights but arriving after 10 gets tricky with people parking all over the place blocking exits and double parking in some pretty outrageous ways. I work next to Heathrow airport with no street parking and short term parking is expensive. Now they are talking about squeezing more people in! Getting in by public transport is possible but a pain, I only live 5 miles away but it takes 2 buses and up to 1.5 hours!

I sympathise hugely. We have been further squished up in our office (all now shunted to the upper floor) and more new tenants coming soon!  So car park situation is set to get worse still!  At least I still have my own desk (for now).

Public transport is a non-starter for me too, and again sympathise with your plight - 1.5 hrs to go 5 miles!  I have to do the school run every morning (4 miles away) and the nearest place to pick up the school bus is half way to the school. So I'd have to drive 2 miles to put daughter on a bus.  Then I'd have to drive home and get the bus into town and then get another bus from town to get to work or walk the rest of the way.  It would add about 2 hours onto my morning! In any case my job is dependant on me having a car for business, I could use one of the work electric 'pool' cars but...... no thanks!

You know that Up! is happening very soon :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 April 2016, 15:45

Quote from: kalimon on 30 April 2016, 14:48

You know that Up! is happening very soon :laugh:

Never.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 30 April 2016, 16:04

Just briefly back to the car park thing... you could always do what the person with the nice white cayman does who works nightshift at our place does and just park in the middle of 2 spaces! :laugh: I often see it when I'm coming out of work at 10pm when doing a backshift. On one hand I think it's a bit selfish, but on the other hand am tempted to do the same now I've got a decent car! :wink:

On a serious note, sorry to hear of everyone's recent pain of scratches and dings. Hope all gets sorted and looks as good as the repair on Watt's GTI :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 30 April 2016, 16:05

Good Lord, I turn my back for a while and come back to find everyone's car has been hit!
My sympathies to Ms B, Steve, Snooze and anyone else I've missed. I share your pain, believe me.  :cry:

But it's good to see Herr Watts had a successful outcome with the repair.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 April 2016, 16:07

Quote from: davewilliams000 on 30 April 2016, 16:04

Just briefly back to the car park thing... you could always do what the person with the nice white cayman does who works nightshift at our place does and just park in the middle of 2 spaces! :laugh: I often see it when I'm coming out of work at 10pm when doing a backshift. On one hand I think it's a bit selfish, but on the other hand am tempted to do the same now I've got a decent car! :wink:

On a serious note, sorry to hear of everyone's recent pain of scratches and dings. Hope all gets sorted and looks as good as the repair on Watt's GTI :smiley:

If I thought I could get away with straddling two spaces I would.  But I work for local council and the traffic wardens office overlooks the car park.  They'd be on it within nanoseconds!   :angry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 30 April 2016, 18:24

Just a quick update car collected yesterday huge grins here's just a quick pic prior to posting some better pics ... :whistle:

(http://s32.postimg.org/95lii7x1t/2016_04_30_15_46_45.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/95lii7x1t/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snooze on 30 April 2016, 18:41

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 April 2016, 14:37

Quote from: Snooze on 30 April 2016, 14:02

So someone went in to my car whilst it was in a service station carpark. Obviously fled the scene. Two scratches and chunk of paint out of alloy, scuff round whole rear arch, scuff and scratch to quarter panel.

(http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/Snooze9/EF5AD914-1472-48BA-A6FA-B069B000828A.jpg) (http://s1091.photobucket.com/user/Snooze9/media/EF5AD914-1472-48BA-A6FA-B069B000828A.jpg.html)

(http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/Snooze9/B62E7702-9738-4FBB-8D72-529774C1A736.jpg) (http://s1091.photobucket.com/user/Snooze9/media/B62E7702-9738-4FBB-8D72-529774C1A736.jpg.html)

(http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/Snooze9/B22FCF25-1879-40F2-A16B-6745E4D09AFE.jpg) (http://s1091.photobucket.com/user/Snooze9/media/B22FCF25-1879-40F2-A16B-6745E4D09AFE.jpg.html)

(http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/Snooze9/1C553289-0003-476B-A574-7D617E93715B.jpg) (http://s1091.photobucket.com/user/Snooze9/media/1C553289-0003-476B-A574-7D617E93715B.jpg.html)

B@stards. :angry: That's terrible Snooze, scratches on face of the alloys might DA polish out but chips on black bits and wing look like they'll need paint - smart repair?    Little comfort but at least no dents.

 :cry: :cry: :cry:

Thanks booth. Out of interest what would u advise as to the best repair path for alloy and wings? Was just gonna pop to my local bodyshop. Cheers

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 April 2016, 19:10

Quote from: Snooze on 30 April 2016, 18:41

Thanks booth. Out of interest what would u advise as to the best repair path for alloy and wings? Was just gonna pop to my local bodyshop. Cheers

It's hard to tell from the pics about the wing.  Is it scratched down to the primer or is any of that paint from the other car?  I'd take it to your local bodyshop and get their view and a quote, but also might also be worth getting a quote from smart repairer.   The alloy - some of the scratches to the face of the wheel might polish out but if not, then wheel refurb from someone who specialises in diamond cut wheels, and they will sort the chips in the black too.  Any scratches that don't catch on your nail when you run fingertip over them might possibly polish out.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snooze on 30 April 2016, 19:13

Great thanks booth!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 30 April 2016, 19:31

I changed my number plates......again!
The original ones I bought were the pressed metal, German style type as recommended by a mate who's a big T5 camper van man. He reckons a German car should have this style plate.
He'll be getting an ear warmer from me next time I see him!
As nice as the metal ones are, they don't suit the car. The mixture of old look plate and new style car just doesn't work imo.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 01 May 2016, 09:11

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 April 2016, 16:07

Quote from: davewilliams000 on 30 April 2016, 16:04

Just briefly back to the car park thing... you could always do what the person with the nice white cayman does who works nightshift at our place does and just park in the middle of 2 spaces! :laugh: I often see it when I'm coming out of work at 10pm when doing a backshift. On one hand I think it's a bit selfish, but on the other hand am tempted to do the same now I've got a decent car! :wink:

On a serious note, sorry to hear of everyone's recent pain of scratches and dings. Hope all gets sorted and looks as good as the repair on Watt's GTI :smiley:

If I thought I could get away with straddling two spaces I would.  But I work for local council and the traffic wardens office overlooks the car park.  They'd be on it within nanoseconds!   :angry:

I think it would just bring unwanted attention straddling 2 spaces and you'd get some muppet squeeze his way in just to prove a point.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 01 May 2016, 09:23

I park in the middle of two spaces all the time in supermarket car parks and have done for years. I couldn't care less what any one else thinks either as it's usually the complainers who are the ones that open a door onto the car next to them. Works a bit different though but I do have a favourite space and about three back up spaces  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 01 May 2016, 10:03

You're asking for trouble doing that. Sooner or later you'll get some Social Justice Warrior who'll take grave exception to it and take matters into his own hands. Personally I also think it stinks of arrogance too.

I just seek out a space that I'd consider reasonably safe and/or avoid certain carparks altogether.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 01 May 2016, 11:51

Quote from: JoeGTI on 01 May 2016, 10:03

You're asking for trouble doing that. Sooner or later you'll get some Social Justice Warrior who'll take grave exception to it and take matters into his own hands. Personally I also think it stinks of arrogance too.

Agree Joe. Parking in 2 spaces can also increase the risk of picking up door damage. On more than one occasion I've seen cars trying to squeeze into the 'half' spaces left either side by those parking in the middle of 2 spaces, or shopping trolleys left 'abandoned' in the half spaces in supermarket car parks, just waiting to roll or be nudged into the neighbouring car.

Quote from: JoeGTI on 01 May 2016, 10:03

I just seek out a space that I'd consider reasonably safe and/or avoid certain carparks altogether.

I do this too, or if a supermarket, pick a time when it's quiet (off-peak, late night shopping)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 01 May 2016, 13:48

Tongue in cheek or otherwise but harsh words on a thread where on one hand people are marvelling at other people's carelessness with their property and having to fix expensive damage themselves and yet it's deemed a crime to park over two spaces when a car park isn't completely full?
Sorry but I'm not the sort of person that can afford to shell out several hundred pounds every time someone careless  decides they have no respect for my property (that I've worked VERY hard for over the years being someone who can't afford to look at leases of nearly a grand a month on just a mode of transport to rent like some of these ridiculously oversized lifestyle vehicles), so very much admire people who can put up with the moronic stares from people when they choose to take up two spaces considering modern cars are too wide for modern parking bays.
I however am not thick skinned enough to put up with it and therefore run an old wreck for 99% of my city driving if there's any danger of needing to park somewhere public as I can neither afford the time or money to keep getting my car fixed - prevention is better than cure.

I just watched open mouthed earlier in my tucked away space at the end of an empty row as a fat arse T5 owner parked nose in between two cars when he could have just pulled forward a few feet into the row directly behind where he left his truck as it was completely empty. People really are f**king stupid and lazy these days.
He then proceeded to have to slide out of his seat as his massive door would hardly open. One van length further and he'd have had fifty feet either side of him to open his bloody door!!! Jeez.
I didn't have any sympathy with the guy he was parked next to either as I watched his horrid little kid get out and start climbing on the wing trying to get on the bonnet while he just ignored it. Birds of a feather and all that.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JC on 01 May 2016, 17:04

(http://lefteyebrow.com/emoticons/emoticons/popcorn/popcorn12.gif).....................

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 01 May 2016, 17:10

Gave the interior a good clean.

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=277768.0

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jimble on 01 May 2016, 17:10

Removed some posts due to foul play, keep it friendly people.  :kiss:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mk7-GTD on 01 May 2016, 17:17

Quote from: Jimble on 01 May 2016, 17:10

Removed some posts due to foul play, keep it friendly people.  :kiss:

If only you could teach people how to park life would be a lot rosier.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 01 May 2016, 17:41

Quote from: Mk7-GTD on 01 May 2016, 17:17

Quote from: Jimble on 01 May 2016, 17:10

Removed some posts due to foul play, keep it friendly people.  :kiss:

If only you could teach people how to park life would be a lot rosier.

This forum badly needs a "Thanks" feature  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 01 May 2016, 20:43

Quote from: Mk7-GTD on 01 May 2016, 17:17

Quote from: Jimble on 01 May 2016, 17:10

Removed some posts due to foul play, keep it friendly people.  :kiss:

If only you could teach people how to park life would be a lot rosier.

No problem parking here it's the other selfish people who leave dings and dents that's the problem. It's not arrogance either it's trying to protect something from malicious damage. If someone parking in 2 bays at the furthest spaces away possible in a supermarket bothers you then that's an issue for you.
Three people have commented in this thread that theyve suffered malicious damage from inconsiderate people and you seem to think that it's all a big joke!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 01 May 2016, 20:57

There's little point in arguing with someone on the Internet and I'll keep calm here as these posts will get deleted again anyway.

You completely mis-interpreted the comments of "the 3 people", one of whom was me. I've also been the victim of carpark damage. It's very very annoying. I think if you look at my post history I've been very sympathetic to anyone who's suffered damage to their car. I would not go as far as describing it as malicious. That would imply someone intended to damage the car and I don't believe that's usually the case. Inconsiderate and careless yes, malicious no. IMO.

Your bile and abusive language towards a few of us on here just because we called you out on rather arrogant behaviour and we don't align with your way of thinking was totally out of order. But I expect we'll be some time waiting for an apology. I won't lose much sleep over it though.  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 01 May 2016, 21:30

Quote from: Exonian on 01 May 2016, 13:48

People really are f**king stupid and lazy these days.

My sentiments exactly Mr Ex. And a total lack of respect for other people's property.  Even if I park next to a old banger that's scratched to pieces, I would still take care not to fling my door open onto it. 

Quote from: Exonian on 01 May 2016, 13:48

I watched his horrid little kid get out and start climbing on the wing trying to get on the bonnet while he just ignored it. Birds of a feather and all that.

Kids are no excuse for such behaviour.  I'm sure you'll agree, that if you teach your kids to properly respect others and their property then they generally will.  My 9 year old daughter always checks before she opens her door and if she's not sure, then I will assist her.  Admittedly it's predominately borne out of protecting my own doors in the first instance but I still wouldn't dream of wantonly or carelessly damaging someone else's and expect my child to adopt the same attitude.

Every morning on the school run I see the cars of parents trying to park as close to the school as possible (because they are too lazy to walk very far).  Often they are parked straddling the pavement, especially the 4x4s, where the drivers think it's ok to just park half on and half off the road, many are so poor at judging the width of their own vehicle that they don't even realise they've come up onto the pavement.  I then watch the school kids scrape their school bags along the sides of said cars!  Can't say I have much sympathy.

As the pedestrians aren't much better. The 'walking bus' kids are the worst. They just bash into every car along their route!  I park a good walk away so the car is not on the kids walking route and both me and my daughter enjoy a nice brisk wake up walk the rest of the way, and time for a little chat on the way. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 01 May 2016, 21:51

Outside schools first thing in the morning is one of the scariest places to drive by! Supermarket carparks are a breeze in comparison. I'm amazed that I don't hear of serious accidents outside schools tbh, with the way "blind" mummy's and daddy's behave behind the wheel on their drop offs. I regularly have to swerve to avoid one of them reversing out onto the main road after they've dropped off the little darlings  :shocked:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mk7-GTD on 01 May 2016, 22:11

Quote from: mcmaddy on 01 May 2016, 20:43

Quote from: Mk7-GTD on 01 May 2016, 17:17

Quote from: Jimble on 01 May 2016, 17:10

Removed some posts due to foul play, keep it friendly people.  :kiss:

If only you could teach people how to park life would be a lot rosier.

No problem parking here it's the other selfish people who leave dings and dents that's the problem. It's not arrogance either it's trying to protect something from malicious damage. If someone parking in 2 bays at the furthest spaces away possible in a supermarket bothers you then that's an issue for you.
Three people have commented in this thread that theyve suffered malicious damage from inconsiderate people and you seem to think that it's all a big joke!

Where have I said or even intimated that people(I being one of them) getting cars damaged by other people in car parks was or is a joke?

You obviously have a problem with both comprehension and parking. As said before that says more about a person than words can sometimes express.

For what it is worth I have a brother that parked one of his cars(properly) in a hotel car park and another person done more damage to his car than even the most expensive Golf costs and does he now park in two parking spaces, no because he knows how to park and he is not an......

If you think that much of your car that you can't except(different from expect) the probability of getting it damaged at some point maybe then perhaps you're driving the wrong car.

I would love to know the % of people that think it is okay to park in two spaces?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mk7-GTD on 01 May 2016, 22:15

Quote from: JoeGTI on 01 May 2016, 21:51

Outside schools first thing in the morning is one of the scariest places to drive by! Supermarket carparks are a breeze in comparison. I'm amazed that I don't hear of serious accidents outside schools tbh, with the way "blind" mummy's and daddy's behave behind the wheel on their drop offs. I regularly have to swerve to avoid one of them reversing out onto the main road after they've dropped off the little darlings  :shocked:

Where a outs are you in the green isle?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 01 May 2016, 22:26

Quote from: Mk7-GTD on 01 May 2016, 22:15

Quote from: JoeGTI on 01 May 2016, 21:51

Outside schools first thing in the morning is one of the scariest places to drive by! Supermarket carparks are a breeze in comparison. I'm amazed that I don't hear of serious accidents outside schools tbh, with the way "blind" mummy's and daddy's behave behind the wheel on their drop offs. I regularly have to swerve to avoid one of them reversing out onto the main road after they've dropped off the little darlings  :shocked:

Where a outs are you in the green isle?

I'm over in the West of Ireland  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 01 May 2016, 22:34

Quote from: JoeGTI on 01 May 2016, 21:51

Outside schools first thing in the morning is one of the scariest places to drive by! Supermarket carparks are a breeze in comparison. I'm amazed that I don't hear of serious accidents outside schools tbh, with the way "blind" mummy's and daddy's behave behind the wheel on their drop offs. I regularly have to swerve to avoid one of them reversing out onto the main road after they've dropped off the little darlings  :shocked:

6 months after getting my mk6 GTI, I was parked up doing the school run to come back to find a dent in the front wheel arch, fog light pushed in (as bracket had been snapped), and scratches on the side of the front bumper and wing.  Never found out who did it, but I'd wager it was one of the other parents.  Had to have the whole wing repainted and blended into door. Cost a pretty penny.  :angry:

6 months in with a new car seems to be a damage black spot for me - the door ding on the R happened at 6 months and now the rear bumper damage. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 01 May 2016, 22:46

You've had a terrible run of luck Rebecca. Hope it changes and that you get the damage sorted out... Once it's fixed properly you'll soon forget although the dent to the wallet is hard to stomach  :sick:

Just don't resort to taking up 2+ spaces to park - it's not the answer imo   :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 01 May 2016, 23:05

as I've said, I'm not a double bay parking participant but I can't fathom why it's deemed antisocial so long as it's done responsibly when it's not actually going to deprive anyone of a space.
If it's OK for people to own T5's, X5's, Q7's etc that make the bays either side redundant if you actually want to open your door safely then in effect these "I'm considerably richer than yaw" (old Harry Enfield sketch) people are blocking three bays. Modern parking bays are too small and too many people have as much respect for their car as they do their considerably less expensive washing machine.

If Mr Mk7-GTD's brother can afford a car that can sustain damage as expensive as a Golf and not be written off then he's wealthier than 90% of the population and not really going to flinch at a repair cost, more likely as with most businessmen he'd be more worried about time lost sorting it out. Therefore I'll assume he was furious and doubly so if he takes pride in his car too, and a needless insurance claim, hassle etc.
Top marks to him parking responsibly in the first place and he has my sympathies, naturally.
For many people though,  the cost of constant minor repairs could end up at a level they're just unwilling to accept or unable to keep affording.

I'm sorry but on a forum section around cars that can do double the UK national speed limit then I'm sure those doing some pontificating about 'anti social' defensive parking habits obviously wouldn't ever consider far more anti social things like speeding then?

Explain why two bay parking is worse than/as bad as speeding. Please!

There's a section on here where people go to great lengths explaining how they clean their cars to a mirror like finish using expensive chemicals, machinery and rare waxes. I used to spend four to six hours every weekend cleaning my cars once upon a time. Can you blame people for wanting to protect those bits of machinery they've spent years saving for and many hours cherishing?
Yes, the detailing section bores my Arse off but I can relate to the people that post in it and I fully respect them wanting to protect their investments as best they can so long as they do so responsibly. And going by the type of people being referred to here they're definitely by far the most responsible. And no I'm not referring to me!! Not by any means.
Yes, damage is likely to happen at some point in a car's life but trying to minimise it should be applauded.

I'm open to all sides of the debate - convince me why parking over two bays is bad if it's not going to deprive someone of a space.


Edited as a paragraph vanished when I was fiddling around on an edit using a piddly phone screen

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 01 May 2016, 23:28

Fair points Exonian.

I will still argue it's the wrong approach to take (regardless of number of available spaces, although it's totally inexcusable in a busy carpark imo) for various reasons, chiefly:

1. Most people (imo) will think at best you can't drive or worst, that  you're an arrogant twit. It's like  saying "I'm alright Jack" as you pull the ladder up to safety and give 2 fingers to everyone else below. My cars better than yours, etc.  People will view you in the same way as those who take disabled spaces. This may not matter to you of course, but who needs that attention drawn to them? Maybe that's why I drive a Golf. I like to blend in. I don't want to stand out as the showy idiot who thinks his sh1t smells sweeter.

2.  You are drawing even more attention to your parked car. Ironically in your efforts to avoid damage, you're definitely much more likely to irk someone who may take it personally  (as per my first post today on this topic). How do you know that while you're off shopping that the carpark gets really busy and there's smart arse in the corner taking up 2 spaces. How do you think that's gonna go down? I remember one day many years ago I was sitting in my car while the wife ran into the shops to get something. A passer by quite literally attacked me as he took exception to the way I'd pulled up near the shop entrance. I'm quite sure he'd have keyed the car or worse had it been unoccupied. Again I say, who needs that hassle?

I'm as anal as anyone else about their car on this forum. The implication that I thought it was "a joke" or that I suggested it was in any way acceptable that people get their cars damaged is not on. All I tried to argue was that there are alternative ways to avoiding damage than parking like an arsehole.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 01 May 2016, 23:48

Here's how I try and park btw, that's an end bay in a near deserted car park!

(http://i1147.photobucket.com/albums/o560/Exonian22/Mobile%20Uploads/C5EF366C-AE1A-46F7-B1C4-171C04FAF83F.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 01 May 2016, 23:54

I don't see much wrong with that effort Exonian  :laugh:

Love the wheels too - really suit it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 02 May 2016, 00:00

Quote from: JoeGTI on 01 May 2016, 23:54

I don't see much wrong with that effort Exonian  :laugh:

Love the wheels too - really suit it.

Thanks
And thanks
And "phew!"

 :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 02 May 2016, 00:45

Quote from: Exonian on 01 May 2016, 23:48

Here's how I try and park btw, that's an end bay in a near deserted car park!

(http://i1147.photobucket.com/albums/o560/Exonian22/Mobile%20Uploads/C5EF366C-AE1A-46F7-B1C4-171C04FAF83F.jpg)

I once got a parking ticket for parking like that in an end bay.  I got it cancelled on the grounds that the end parking bay was smaller than all the other bays and the way the car in the next space had parked (right up to the edge of the line) meant I had not choice but to straddle the line. Plus I have a permit to park in all council off-street car parks due to my job, and as I was I work business that helped sway it. :wink:

Even if you park like that you still get some brainless idiot cosying right up to you.  I always try and park next to a hatched area if possible.  I personally wouldn't straddle 2 spaces in a supermarket car park, as I have seen people try to squeeze their cars into the remaining 3/4 space, and whilst it might be tempting to do so in a non busy car park, what's to say it won't get busy.  A few years back on a quick trip to the pet store, and a couple other shops, I pulled into the car park - there was a car was parked over 2 bays - not a problem, plenty of other spaces, but after running a few errands I returned to the car park to find it had filled up and the car taking up 2 bays was drawing very angry looks from those attempting to find a space. Someone gave him a right mouthful when he nonchalantly walked back to his car.  Made himself look an arrogant t**t.

But it's high time car parking spaces were revised to reflect the burgeoning waistlines of modern cars.   

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mk7-GTD on 02 May 2016, 07:36

Quote from: Exonian on 01 May 2016, 23:05

as I've said, I'm not a double bay parking participant but I can't fathom why it's deemed antisocial so long as it's done responsibly when it's not actually going to deprive anyone of a space.
If it's OK for people to own T5's, X5's, Q7's etc that make the bays either side redundant if you actually want to open your door safely then in effect these "I'm considerably richer than yaw" (old Harry Enfield sketch) people are blocking three bays. Modern parking bays are too small and too many people have as much respect for their car as they do their considerably less expensive washing machine.

If Mr Mk7-GTD's brother can afford a car that can sustain damage as expensive as a Golf and not be written off then he's wealthier than 90% of the population and not really going to flinch at a repair cost, more likely as with most businessmen he'd be more worried about time lost sorting it out. Therefore I'll assume he was furious and doubly so if he takes pride in his car too, and a needless insurance claim, hassle etc.
Top marks to him parking responsibly in the first place and he has my sympathies, naturally.
For many people though,  the cost of constant minor repairs could end up at a level they're just unwilling to accept or unable to keep affording.

I'm sorry but on a forum section around cars that can do double the UK national speed limit then I'm sure those doing some pontificating about 'anti social' defensive parking habits obviously wouldn't ever consider far more anti social things like speeding then?

Explain why two bay parking is worse than/as bad as speeding. Please!

There's a section on here where people go to great lengths explaining how they clean their cars to a mirror like finish using expensive chemicals, machinery and rare waxes. I used to spend four to six hours every weekend cleaning my cars once upon a time. Can you blame people for wanting to protect those bits of machinery they've spent years saving for and many hours cherishing?
Yes, the detailing section bores my Arse off but I can relate to the people that post in it and I fully respect them wanting to protect their investments as best they can so long as they do so responsibly. And going by the type of people being referred to here they're definitely by far the most responsible. And no I'm not referring to me!! Not by any means.
Yes, damage is likely to happen at some point in a car's life but trying to minimise it should be applauded.

I'm open to all sides of the debate - convince me why parking over two bays is bad if it's not going to deprive someone of a space.


Edited as a paragraph vanished when I was fiddling around on an edit using a piddly phone screen

How do you know it's not going to deprive someone of a parking space? If you know that there is no chance that the car park is going to fill up then you have as much of a chance knowing where no other car will park. The fact is you don't know if the car park is going to fill up.

Not sure why you're bringing speeding into it, it is a bit like asking why we don't all drive electric cars.

Yes my brother can afford to fix his cars and the fact that his car was damaged was the worst part for him. It was a Bugatti EB110 by the way so parts are not exactly off the shelf.

I don't think that anyone getting their cars damaged is a joke as was said earlier(not by you) but aren't you more lightly to get your car damaged by just driving it as in stone chips and the like than getting it damaged while parked?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 02 May 2016, 10:00

Quote from: Booth11 on 02 May 2016, 00:45

I once got a parking ticket for parking like that in an end bay.  I got it cancelled on the grounds that the end parking bay was smaller than all the other bays and the way the car in the next space had parked (right up to the edge of the line) meant I had not choice but to straddle the line. Plus I have a permit to park in all council off-street car parks due to my job, and as I was I work business that helped sway it. :wink:

Even if you park like that you still get some brainless idiot cosying right up to you.  I always try and park next to a hatched area if possible.  I personally wouldn't straddle 2 spaces in a supermarket car park, as I have seen people try to squeeze their cars into the remaining 3/4 space, and whilst it might be tempting to do so in a non busy car park, what's to say it won't get busy.  A few years back on a quick trip to the pet store, and a couple other shops, I pulled into the car park - there was a car was parked over 2 bays - not a problem, plenty of other spaces, but after running a few errands I returned to the car park to find it had filled up and the car taking up 2 bays was drawing very angry looks from those attempting to find a space. Someone gave him a right mouthful when he nonchalantly walked back to his car.  Made himself look an arrogant t**t.

But it's high time car parking spaces were revised to reflect the burgeoning waistlines of modern cars.

I wouldn't dare park like that in a 'normal' car park.
This is a little country car park out of the way that I use when I'm waiting to give my sons a lift home.
I do generally go in between the lines but as the place was completely empty that morning I got a bit lazy with lining the car up.
Aside from that I generally park like yourself and indeed as per your last reply to my wittering I also am quite happy to park some distance away from where the sheep park and walk the rest of the way even if the weather is terrible!

Quote from: Mk7-GTD on 02 May 2016, 07:36

How do you know it's not going to deprive someone of a parking space? If you know that there is no chance that the car park is going to fill up then you have as much of a chance knowing where no other car will park. The fact is you don't know if the car park is going to fill up.

Not sure why you're bringing speeding into it, it is a bit like asking why we don't all drive electric cars.

Yes my brother can afford to fix his cars and the fact that his car was damaged was the worst part for him. It was a Bugatti EB110 by the way so parts are not exactly off the shelf.

I don't think that anyone getting their cars damaged is a joke as was said earlier(not by you) but aren't you more lightly to get your car damaged by just driving it as in stone chips and the like than getting it damaged while parked?

Well I personally can quite easily tell when a car park is likely to fill up and when it isn't as I generally work around the mass hordes that work 9-5 during the week then descent like locusts on supermarkets and shopping mall car parks at precisely 11AM at weekends all wearing their black North Face coats in their SUV's and headed for the nearest place that serves trendy paper coffee cups that they can walk around pretending to be sipping whilst 'looking cool'.
A little bit of forethought and you know when to avoid busy times.
I go on strike if i'm asked to go anywhere busy as I hate crowds.

I chose speeding as it's another example of anti social driving.
Don't get me started on so called 'green' electric cars. They're just as polluting as anything else, the pollution is just moved down the road a little bit.
And don't get me started on middle lane hoggers, or people in modern cars with power steering that still insist on cutting corners by huge amounts as they're too lazy to steer a wheel when turning into side roads, or people that cut into your braking distance gap when you're trying to leave a bit of a safety margin to reduce the chance of you rear ending the vehicle in front because you can't see past their fat arsed SUV, and they're probably not reading the road themselves due to fiddling with their gadgets rather than watching the road ahead (and the double bonus is that you're less likely to get stone chips from their huge tyres flicking up poorly laid tarmac chippings)...

nah, as ever, I'm totally out of touch with the rest of society, I'll leave it there and go sit in the corner now, i've bored everyone and myself quite enough.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 02 May 2016, 10:07

Correct I won't be apologising as I've got nothing to apologise for. At no point did I say I parked in 2 bays in a busy car park so I would suggest some actually read posts carefully before abusing and ridiculing others.

Personally I'm not prepared to put up with ignorant drivers opening car doors and letting trollies bash into my car so I'll continue to park in two bays 'at the furthest point away'from anyone else. I'm fact I'm sure if you asked the people who do take two bays why they are doing it they would say it's because of mindless others, I don't have a problem with it and if the bays are free who cares.

For what it's worth I totally agree with Exonian and the points he made.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: hardmonkeys on 02 May 2016, 10:17

I park in 2 spaces, and I don't even have a mk7..but i park the far end of the car park,I've never seen the car park full to brimming, even at Xmas, and I'm putting myself out by parking so far away, but it's a small price to pay, as I'm piling on the pounds anyway so the walk does me good,  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mk7-GTD on 02 May 2016, 10:42

Quote from: mcmaddy on 02 May 2016, 10:07

Correct I won't be apologising as I've got nothing to apologise for. At no point did I say I parked in 2 bays in a busy car park so I would suggest some actually read posts carefully before abusing and ridiculing others.

Personally I'm not prepared to put up with ignorant drivers opening car doors and letting trollies bash into my car so I'll continue to park in two bays 'at the furthest point away'from anyone else. I'm fact I'm sure if you asked the people who do take two bays why they are doing it they would say it's because of mindless others, I don't have a problem with it and if the bays are free who cares.

For what it's worth I totally agree with Exonian and the points he made.

You thought it was okay to say that I though it was a joke that people get their cars damaged. I would never expect you to apologise for that for the same reason as you think it is okay to park like a ....(insert word of your choice)

You telling others to read posts is quite ironic when you either refuse or incapable to read what others say, I can only imagine it is the latter. You also seem to think, going by a post you made that was deleted that anyone that doesn't agree with you is a prick.

It is obviously your choice to park the way you want to as it is my choice to think what I think of people that use two bays to park.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 02 May 2016, 11:05

Oooops I seemed to have sparked a huge row by mentioning the 2 spaces thing. :shocked: I was actually (mostly) joking and trying to make a light hearted offhand comment to raise a smile... didn't realise it would get everyone's backs up so much. In the case of the person with the Cayman at our work, it's a nightshift person and the car park is quite empty most of the time, and they would certainly not be denying anyone a space at that time of night.

I'm not going to take any sides on this as I can see it from both sides, but everyone needs to calm down just a bit.  :lipsrsealed:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Garhan on 02 May 2016, 11:30

Quote from: Exonian on 02 May 2016, 10:00

Quote from: Booth11 on 02 May 2016, 00:45

I once got a parking ticket for parking like that in an end bay.  I got it cancelled on the grounds that the end parking bay was smaller than all the other bays and the way the car in the next space had parked (right up to the edge of the line) meant I had not choice but to straddle the line. Plus I have a permit to park in all council off-street car parks due to my job, and as I was I work business that helped sway it. :wink:

Even if you park like that you still get some brainless idiot cosying right up to you.  I always try and park next to a hatched area if possible.  I personally wouldn't straddle 2 spaces in a supermarket car park, as I have seen people try to squeeze their cars into the remaining 3/4 space, and whilst it might be tempting to do so in a non busy car park, what's to say it won't get busy.  A few years back on a quick trip to the pet store, and a couple other shops, I pulled into the car park - there was a car was parked over 2 bays - not a problem, plenty of other spaces, but after running a few errands I returned to the car park to find it had filled up and the car taking up 2 bays was drawing very angry looks from those attempting to find a space. Someone gave him a right mouthful when he nonchalantly walked back to his car.  Made himself look an arrogant t**t.

But it's high time car parking spaces were revised to reflect the burgeoning waistlines of modern cars.

I wouldn't dare park like that in a 'normal' car park.
This is a little country car park out of the way that I use when I'm waiting to give my sons a lift home.
I do generally go in between the lines but as the place was completely empty that morning I got a bit lazy with lining the car up.
Aside from that I generally park like yourself and indeed as per your last reply to my wittering I also am quite happy to park some distance away from where the sheep park and walk the rest of the way even if the weather is terrible!

Quote from: Mk7-GTD on 02 May 2016, 07:36

How do you know it's not going to deprive someone of a parking space? If you know that there is no chance that the car park is going to fill up then you have as much of a chance knowing where no other car will park. The fact is you don't know if the car park is going to fill up.

Not sure why you're bringing speeding into it, it is a bit like asking why we don't all drive electric cars.

Yes my brother can afford to fix his cars and the fact that his car was damaged was the worst part for him. It was a Bugatti EB110 by the way so parts are not exactly off the shelf.

I don't think that anyone getting their cars damaged is a joke as was said earlier(not by you) but aren't you more lightly to get your car damaged by just driving it as in stone chips and the like than getting it damaged while parked?

Well I personally can quite easily tell when a car park is likely to fill up and when it isn't as I generally work around the mass hordes that work 9-5 during the week then descent like locusts on supermarkets and shopping mall car parks at precisely 11AM at weekends all wearing their black North Face coats in their SUV's and headed for the nearest place that serves trendy paper coffee cups that they can walk around pretending to be sipping whilst 'looking cool'.
A little bit of forethought and you know when to avoid busy times.
I go on strike if i'm asked to go anywhere busy as I hate crowds.

I chose speeding as it's another example of anti social driving.
Don't get me started on so called 'green' electric cars. They're just as polluting as anything else, the pollution is just moved down the road a little bit.
And don't get me started on middle lane hoggers, or people in modern cars with power steering that still insist on cutting corners by huge amounts as they're too lazy to steer a wheel when turning into side roads, or people that cut into your braking distance gap when you're trying to leave a bit of a safety margin to reduce the chance of you rear ending the vehicle in front because you can't see past their fat arsed SUV, and they're probably not reading the road themselves due to fiddling with their gadgets rather than watching the road ahead (and the double bonus is that you're less likely to get stone chips from their huge tyres flicking up poorly laid tarmac chippings)...

nah, as ever, I'm totally out of touch with the rest of society, I'll leave it there and go sit in the corner now, i've bored everyone and myself quite enough.

Exonian,your posts are always full of common sense,logic and well written.

Their a pleasure to read,keep it up.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 02 May 2016, 11:43

If I visit the Trafford Centre and can't find a suitable parking spot, I go home, simple as that.
I'm not even slightly joking as my wife will confirm ( it's been the cause of many a row in the Kalimon household ).
It's the reason online shopping was invented isn't it?
And people do need to calm down, if I want to follow to a childish argument, I'll sign up to twitter :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 02 May 2016, 12:32

Quote from: mcmaddy on 02 May 2016, 10:07

Correct I won't be apologising as I've got nothing to apologise for. At no point did I say I parked in 2 bays in a busy car park so I would suggest some actually read posts carefully before abusing and ridiculing others.

Great advice, maybe you should try taking some of it yourself though before dishing it out to others? Just a suggestion.

At no point did I "attack the poster" here which is something I've come to expect from you. Fortunately for you, your vitriolic post got deleted before most people got a chance to read it. On most other forums I frequent you'd have got the ban hammer.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 02 May 2016, 13:34

Id like you to explain what you mean by 'you've come to expect it from me'? If i were you I'd be asking Jimble to repost what i so as it was far from vitriolic. Have you come over from the R forum by chance? ?
My very first post on this matter simply said i park in 2 bays to which you and two others thought it acceptable to take the hump with. You need to get out a bit more instead of being the internet parking police. Life's too short to worry about someone parking a car of which very recently I'm only too aware.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 02 May 2016, 13:52

Maybe this thread should be retitled 'Where did I park my MK 7 today' as it appears to be turning into that.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 02 May 2016, 13:53

Quote from: mcmaddy on 02 May 2016, 13:34

Id like you to explain what you mean by 'you've come to expect it from me'? If i were you I'd be asking Jimble to repost what i so as it was far from vitriolic. Have you come over from the R forum by chance? ?
My very first post on this matter simply said i park in 2 bays to which you and two others thought it acceptable to take the hump with. You need to get out a bit more instead of being the internet parking police. Life's too short to worry about someone parking a car of which very recently I'm only too aware.

The R forum? I've been a member on here for I dunno how long - 9 years or thereabouts? I never get involved in nonsense like this, I'm a very easy going chap (honestly) but when someone attacks me and others like you did yesterday and thinks thats "OK", well, sorry, I just had to take issue with it. It didn't occur to me to ask Jimble to repost it. What's the point of that? He deleted it for a reason, maybe you should ask him why he thought it should be deleted?!

And yes, you do have form, whether thats news to you or not. It's probably a bit sad (and I'm sure that you'll readily agree) that I even remember stuff like this but off the top of my head I can recall you getting your knickers in a big twist in one of the many GTI v GTD threads... basically anytime someone disagrees with your view of the world. Usually your "throwing the rattle out of the pram" posts are somewhat entertaining and I get a good chuckle out of them, so keep it up, but maybe less of the personal attacks.

Finally, you carry on and park however you see fit. Fortunately it's unlikely we'll ever cross paths.

Anyway, that's my final word on this subject as we're obviously derailing this thread and boring everyone else to tears with this tit for tat carry on.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 02 May 2016, 16:58

Well after a 270 mile round trip I must say the car performs effortlessly well chuffed with the Gti choice pleasure to drive comfy well equipped and no aches and pains the ACC is great too iv had cruise control before and got it on my truck but the adaptive cc is way better lol.
Anyways just a couple of pics after a good wash n dry lol... :whistle:

(http://s32.postimg.org/z08ee5s0h/2016_05_02_16_30_04.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/z08ee5s0h/)

(http://s32.postimg.org/jl6w00nwx/2016_05_02_16_33_14.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/jl6w00nwx/)

(http://s32.postimg.org/nnhu50175/2016_05_02_16_32_08.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/nnhu50175/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ASKendrew on 02 May 2016, 17:02

Quote from: gtiaps on 02 May 2016, 16:58

Well after a 270 mile round trip I must say the car performs effortlessly well chuffed with the Gti choice pleasure to drive comfy well equipped and no aches and pains the ACC is great too iv had cruise control before and got it on my truck but the adaptive cc is way better lol.
Anyways just a couple of pics after a good wash n dry lol... :whistle:

[img=http://s32.postimg.org/z08ee5s0h/2016_05_02_16_30_04.jpg] (http://postimg.org/image/z08ee5s0h/)

[img=http://s32.postimg.org/jalv8o841/2016_05_02_16_30_04.jpg] (http://postimg.org/image/jalv8o841/)

[img=http://s32.postimg.org/x97wwgett/2016_05_02_16_32_08.jpg] (http://postimg.org/image/x97wwgett/)

Looks awesome dude - getting me excited for mine. Sort of wish I had gone for the 19" wheels now though :grin:!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 02 May 2016, 17:10

Quote from: gtiaps on 02 May 2016, 16:58

Well after a 270 mile round trip I must say the car performs effortlessly well chuffed with the Gti choice pleasure to drive comfy well equipped and no aches and pains the ACC is great too iv had cruise control before and got it on my truck but the adaptive cc is way better lol.
Anyways just a couple of pics after a good wash n dry lol... :whistle:

(http://s32.postimg.org/z08ee5s0h/2016_05_02_16_30_04.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/z08ee5s0h/)

(http://s32.postimg.org/jl6w00nwx/2016_05_02_16_33_14.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/jl6w00nwx/)

(http://s32.postimg.org/nnhu50175/2016_05_02_16_32_08.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/nnhu50175/)

Looks awesome dude - getting me excited for mine. Sort of wish I had gone for the 19" wheels now though  :grin:!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 02 May 2016, 17:11

Car looks lovely gtiaps.  :cool:

Anyway, staying back on topic....

Following yesterday's interior clean, today I (just about) managed to dodge the drizzle and clean the exterior.

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=277768.msg2539239#msg2539239

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ASKendrew on 02 May 2016, 17:16

Quote from: Booth11 on 02 May 2016, 17:11

Car looks lovely gtiaps.  :cool:

Anyway, staying back on topic....

Following yesterday's interior clean, today I (just about) managed to dodge the drizzle and clean the exterior.

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=277768.msg2539239#msg2539239

Nothing beats Black when it's clean! :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 02 May 2016, 17:17

Quote from: JoeGTI on 02 May 2016, 13:53

Quote from: mcmaddy on 02 May 2016, 13:34

Id like you to explain what you mean by 'you've come to expect it from me'? If i were you I'd be asking Jimble to repost what i so as it was far from vitriolic. Have you come over from the R forum by chance? ?
My very first post on this matter simply said i park in 2 bays to which you and two others thought it acceptable to take the hump with. You need to get out a bit more instead of being the internet parking police. Life's too short to worry about someone parking a car of which very recently I'm only too aware.

The R forum? I've been a member on here for I dunno how long - 9 years or thereabouts? I never get involved in nonsense like this, I'm a very easy going chap (honestly) but when someone attacks me and others like you did yesterday and thinks thats "OK", well, sorry, I just had to take issue with it. It didn't occur to me to ask Jimble to repost it. What's the point of that? He deleted it for a reason, maybe you should ask him why he thought it should be deleted?!

And yes, you do have form, whether thats news to you or not. It's probably a bit sad (and I'm sure that you'll readily agree) that I even remember stuff like this but off the top of my head I can recall you getting your knickers in a big twist in one of the many GTI v GTD threads... basically anytime someone disagrees with your view of the world. Usually your "throwing the rattle out of the pram" posts are somewhat entertaining and I get a good chuckle out of them, so keep it up, but maybe less of the personal attacks.

Finally, you carry on and park however you see fit. Fortunately it's unlikely we'll ever cross paths.

Anyway, that's my final word on this subject as we're obviously derailing this thread and boring everyone else to tears with this tit for tat carry on.

So basically what you've done here and thrown everything out too! Just because I don't always park in a bay which you disagree with you've thrown the strop. If you can't have a discussion then don't post on a public forum. I've got no personal issues with anyone on here least of all another mk7 golf owner.

As I've said Joegti life's too short to worry about what someone else is doing our not doing.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: remlapeel on 02 May 2016, 17:19

First mod since ditching the Jag - A stage 1 Revo map. The car is absolutely bloody mental now. Its significantly stronger than it was with a DTUK box.

(http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag237/lee_palmer4/13131427_1178399065533835_6348040188367197655_o_zpsi85cimlq.jpg) (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/lee_palmer4/media/13131427_1178399065533835_6348040188367197655_o_zpsi85cimlq.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 02 May 2016, 17:22

Quote from: Booth11 on 02 May 2016, 17:11

Car looks lovely gtiaps.  :cool:

Anyway, staying back on topic....

Following yesterday's interior clean, today I (just about) managed to dodge the drizzle and clean the exterior.

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=277768.msg2539239#msg2539239

Booth your car looks awsome thanks for the comment on mine   :grin::grin:.

As and when you get the chance would you drop me a pm regarding the wash foam and wheel cleaning prods you use thanks in advance.
Iv ripped my hands gettin in between the spokes on the disc back plates  to clean the wheel inner.... ouch

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 02 May 2016, 17:37

Quote from: gtiaps on 02 May 2016, 17:22

Iv ripped my hands gettin in between the spokes on the disc back plates  to clean the wheel inner.... ouch

A wheel mitt is the way forward, keeps my hands scrape free. Your car looks great too!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 02 May 2016, 17:55

Nice work Rebecca as usual. I was going to do likewise but couldn't summon the motivation with the crap bank holiday weather here  :sad:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 02 May 2016, 18:01

Quote from: Watts on 02 May 2016, 17:37

Quote from: gtiaps on 02 May 2016, 17:22

Iv ripped my hands gettin in between the spokes on the disc back plates  to clean the wheel inner.... ouch

A wheel mitt is the way forward, keeps my hands scrape free. Your car looks great too!

Wheel "woolies" are pretty good too but I've found after only 6 months or so that mine has gone very shabby. What I often do is use an older mitt that's getting a bit too wrecked to use on the paintwork. Helps save the knuckles.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 02 May 2016, 18:09

Quote from: JoeGTI on 02 May 2016, 18:01

Quote from: Watts on 02 May 2016, 17:37

Quote from: gtiaps link=topic=259

354.msg2539249#msg2539249 date=1462206134

Iv ripped my hands gettin in between the spokes on the disc back plates  to clean the wheel inner.... ouch

A wheel mitt is the way forward, keeps my hands scrape free. Your car looks great too!

Wheel "woolies" are pretty good too but I've found after only 6 months or so that mine has gone very shabby. What I often do is use an older mitt that's getting a bit too wrecked to use on the paintwork. Helps save the knuckles.

Thanks for the heads up on the mitts you two cheers

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 02 May 2016, 18:10

Have you tried the wo-wo wheel mitt? It's very good and gives your hand good protection from being sliced.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 02 May 2016, 18:36

Quote from: gtiaps on 02 May 2016, 17:22

Quote from: Booth11 on 02 May 2016, 17:11

Car looks lovely gtiaps.  :cool:

Anyway, staying back on topic....

Following yesterday's interior clean, today I (just about) managed to dodge the drizzle and clean the exterior.

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=277768.msg2539239#msg2539239

Booth your car looks awsome thanks for the comment on mine   :grin::grin:.

As and when you get the chance would you drop me a pm regarding the wash foam and wheel cleaning prods you use thanks in advance.
Iv ripped my hands gettin in between the spokes on the disc back plates  to clean the wheel inner.... ouch

Hi gtiaps, might as well post info here but feel free to PM me if you want any other info. :smiley:

I use ValetPro Advanced PH Neutral Snow Foam sprayed on with a proper snow foam lance (with a pressure washer).  Out of stock below but google it and more suppliers come up.  IMO the best snow foam.

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-and-drying/foam-pre-wash/valet-pro-advanced-neutral-snow-foam/prod_1087.html

Snow foam lances - not cheap but last years if you look after them:  I use this one with a Karcher fitting:

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-and-drying/foam-pre-wash/snow-foam-lance-various-fittings/prod_371.html

This one is very good too:

http://www.autobritedirect.co.uk/index.php/autobrite-heavy-duty-foam-lance-various-connectors.html

You can pick one up cheaper on eBay 9approx £20) but I don't know what the quality is like.

For the bucket wash I use a WoWo lambswool mitt.  The best there is IMO and 20% forum discount on all WoWo products when you enter code GTIFORUM20.

https://wo-wo.myshopify.com/collections/wo-wo-car-detailing-products/products/lambs-wool-wash-mitt-1

This is my usual shampoo:

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-and-drying/car-wash-shampoos/dodo-juice-supernatural-shampoo/prod_620.html

For wheels - I use Bilberry Wheel Cleaner as a pre-wash

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/valet-pro-bilberry-wheel-cleaner/prod_499.html

Also use a set of Wheel Woollies.  I could not be without these, they are brilliant for wheels and many other jobs - tailpipes, lower part of bumper, intakes, foglights, rear diffusers etc.  Again, not cheap but last well if properly cared for and one of the best detailing investments you can make:

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wheels-and-tyres/wheel-woolies-wheel-brush-kit/prod_1037.html

But cheapest on this detailing site

http://www.slimsdetailing.co.uk/wheel-woolies-pack-of-3.html

And last but by no means least - I use a WoWo Wheel Mitt to clean wheels and protect your hands from being shredded.

https://wo-wo.myshopify.com/collections/wo-wo-car-detailing-products/products/microfibre-wheel-wash-mitt

Hope that helps.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 02 May 2016, 19:56

Quote from: Booth11 on 02 May 2016, 18:36

Quote from: gtiaps on 02 May 2016, 17:22

Quote from: Booth11 on 02 May 2016, 17:11

Car looks lovely gtiaps.  :cool:

Anyway, staying back on topic....

Following yesterday's interior clean, today I (just about) managed to dodge the drizzle and clean the exterior.

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=277768.msg2539239#msg2539239

Booth your car looks awsome thanks for the comment on mine   :grin::grin:.

As and when you get the chance would you drop me a pm regarding the wash foam and wheel cleaning prods you use thanks in advance.
Iv ripped my hands gettin in between the spokes on the disc back plates  to clean the wheel inner.... ouch

Hi gtiaps, might as well post info here but feel free to PM me if you want any other info. :smiley:
 
I use ValetPro Advanced PH Neutral Snow Foam sprayed on with a proper snow foam lance (with a pressure washer).  Out of stock below but google it and more suppliers come up.  IMO the best snow foam.

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-and-drying/foam-pre-wash/valet-pro-advanced-neutral-snow-foam/prod_1087.html

Snow foam lances - not cheap but last years if you look after them:  I use this one with a Karcher fitting:

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-and-drying/foam-pre-wash/snow-foam-lance-various-fittings/prod_371.html

This one is very good too:

http://www.autobritedirect.co.uk/index.php/autobrite-heavy-duty-foam-lance-various-connectors.html

You can pick one up cheaper on eBay 9approx £20) but I don't know what the quality is like.

For the bucket wash I use a WoWo lambswool mitt.  The best there is IMO and 20% forum discount on all WoWo products when you enter code GTIFORUM20.

https://wo-wo.myshopify.com/collections/wo-wo-car-detailing-products/products/lambs-wool-wash-mitt-1

This is my usual shampoo:

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-and-drying/car-wash-shampoos/dodo-juice-supernatural-shampoo/prod_620.html

For wheels - I use Bilberry Wheel Cleaner as a pre-wash

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/valet-pro-bilberry-wheel-cleaner/prod_499.html

Also use a set of Wheel Woollies.  I could not be without these, they are brilliant for wheels and many other jobs - tailpipes, lower part of bumper, intakes, foglights, rear diffusers etc.  Again, not cheap but last well if properly cared for and one of the best detailing investments you can make:

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wheels-and-tyres/wheel-woolies-wheel-brush-kit/prod_1037.html

But cheapest on this detailing site

http://www.slimsdetailing.co.uk/wheel-woolies-pack-of-3.html

And last but by no means least - I use a WoWo Wheel Mitt to clean wheels and protect your hands from being shredded.

https://wo-wo.myshopify.com/collections/wo-wo-car-detailing-products/products/microfibre-wheel-wash-mitt

Hope that helps.

No problem Booth thanks  :grin: :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 02 May 2016, 20:47

Quote from: JoeGTI on 02 May 2016, 18:01

Quote from: Watts on 02 May 2016, 17:37

Quote from: gtiaps on 02 May 2016, 17:22

Iv ripped my hands gettin in between the spokes on the disc back plates  to clean the wheel inner.... ouch

A wheel mitt is the way forward, keeps my hands scrape free. Your car looks great too!

Wheel "woolies" are pretty good too but I've found after only 6 months or so that mine has gone very shabby. What I often do is use an older mitt that's getting a bit too wrecked to use on the paintwork. Helps save the knuckles.

What have you been doing with your wheel woollies Joe?   Mine are 3 years old and still going strong.  They get a shampoo and thorough rinse after use, then squeezed out and left to dry.  The big one has a loose strand of fibre but that's been like that for 2 years and still hasn't fallen out.   :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 02 May 2016, 21:09

Quote from: Booth11 on 02 May 2016, 20:47

Quote from: JoeGTI on 02 May 2016, 18:01

Quote from: Watts on 02 May 2016, 17:37

Quote from: gtiaps on 02 May 2016, 17:22

Iv ripped my hands gettin in between the spokes on the disc back plates  to clean the wheel inner.... ouch

A wheel mitt is the way forward, keeps my hands scrape free. Your car looks great too!

Wheel "woolies" are pretty good too but I've found after only 6 months or so that mine has gone very shabby. What I often do is use an older mitt that's getting a bit too wrecked to use on the paintwork. Helps save the knuckles.

What have you been doing with your wheel woollies Joe?   Mine are 3 years old and still going strong.  They get a shampoo and thorough rinse after use, then squeezed out and left to dry.  The big one has a loose strand of fibre but that's been like that for 2 years and still hasn't fallen out.   :laugh:

 :laugh:
I've really only used the larger one. I didn't find the small ones very useful... I suppose the Pretoria wheels have larger gaps than a lot of other wheels so the large woolie works well.
I just rinse it out after use and let it "air dry" but it's still gone very worn and tired looking and some of the "wool" has come loose or fallen off altogether. Tbh, with the prets at least, it's as easy if not easier to just use a mitt.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 04 May 2016, 13:57

Unfortunately yet another 'what someone did to my mk7 today' post.

Here's the 3rd one. :sad:

Today's damage, courtesy of yet another careless f***er in the works car park.

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160504/f18363ef34683bdf6bef239089128468.jpg)

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160504/4b644bbfe6c28c3096fff60a419289d5.jpg)

There's also a big scuff below on the door but won't show up in the pic. It should all polish out, but I am so fed up with this.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 04 May 2016, 14:09

Sorry to hear about that, not surprised you are getting fed up. Not sure if there is much you can do though, do you have a trustworthy colleague who you could agree to always park next to? Or block in so you know no-one can park next to you?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 04 May 2016, 14:42

Oh FFS Ms B, that's getting ridiculous.
Is it a firing squad offence to park over 2 spaces in that car park. Put a sign up in your window apologising for your sins of "arrogance" and state the reasons why.
I'm forever being told off at work for parking in spaces reserved for other (larger) vehicles but they're away from the main parking morons so therefore they'll just have to put up with it. I do get looks of "who gives you the right to park there office tea boy?" but I don't care. My "arrogance" stems from other people's carelessness and the resulting emptying of MY wallet. I've not yet been brazen enough to park over two bays yet though!!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snooze on 04 May 2016, 14:52

Quote from: Booth11 on 04 May 2016, 13:57

Unfortunately yet another 'what someone did to my mk7 today' post.

Here's the 3rd one. :sad:

Today's damage, courtesy of yet another careless f***er in the works car park.

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160504/f18363ef34683bdf6bef239089128468.jpg)

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160504/4b644bbfe6c28c3096fff60a419289d5.jpg)

There's also a big scuff below on the door but won't show up in the pic. It should all polish out, but I am so fed up with this.

Bloody hell this is getting beyond a joke! So sorry becca. At least it will polish out.

Discovered a small crease in my rear arch to go with the other damage. Bodyshop it is then 😢

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 04 May 2016, 15:02

I feel your pain not with my current gti but a previous car i use to do a lot of car shows n my panther black shone like chrome in some lights and pictures n i had that keyed at a cpl of events no doubt some jeleous arse.
Glad ur able to buff the marks out tho  :embarrassed: :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 04 May 2016, 15:02

I feel your pain Bec. That's really bad. It just looks like carelessness on someone's part. Hopefully that's your bad run over.
It's no excuse but I think the Mk7 paint is really poor compared to the Mk6.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 04 May 2016, 16:17

This is becoming ridiculous Rebecca :sad:
Please rethink my Up! idea, this is depressing everyone who appreciates the time and effort you put into your lovely car

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 04 May 2016, 16:32

Quote from: kalimon on 04 May 2016, 16:17

This is becoming ridiculous Rebecca :sad:
Please rethink my Up! idea, this is depressing everyone who appreciates the time and effort you put into your lovely car

I like the UP! idea too.
In fact if everyone drove them there would suddenly be room to actually open your doors in parking bays!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 04 May 2016, 16:57

Quote from: Watts on 04 May 2016, 14:09

Sorry to hear about that, not surprised you are getting fed up. Not sure if there is much you can do though, do you have a trustworthy colleague who you could agree to always park next to? Or block in so you know no-one can park next to you?

Thanks - sadly no. Can't always park next to the same person. Where I work many people (including myself) are out and about on site during the day and you have to take whatever space there is on your return. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 04 May 2016, 17:07

Quote from: Exonian on 04 May 2016, 14:42

Oh FFS Ms B, that's getting ridiculous.
Is it a firing squad offence to park over 2 spaces in that car park. Put a sign up in your window apologising for your sins of "arrogance" and state the reasons why.
I'm forever being told off at work for parking in spaces reserved for other (larger) vehicles but they're away from the main parking morons so therefore they'll just have to put up with it. I do get looks of "who gives you the right to park there office tea boy?" but I don't care. My "arrogance" stems from other people's carelessness and the resulting emptying of MY wallet. I've not yet been brazen enough to park over two bays yet though!!!

Well, without wishing to reignite the whole parking over 2 bays argument...  :wink:  No it's not a possibility to do that. 


Firstly, the car park is up to capacity due to renting out office space and car parking spaces to go with it, which is the problem in the first place. As I think I said in an earlier post - for years I have parked right at the top of the car park (which is up a hill) where very few can be bothered to walk and out of harm's way.  I and the handful of others (mainly other hot hatches) that did park there had a kind of unspoken pact of leaving a clear space between cars, and for years this has been fine, but there have been recent changes in our organisation, a significant reduction in staff (no less cars though!) and the spare office space in our building is now being rented out to external organisations and these new people have been allocated dedicated ‘named’ sections of the car park which of course happens to be the ‘safe’ top rows where I used to park.  So the rest of us are being squashed into less spaces further down the car park (lots of trees too) and result is this type of damage is becoming more frequent.  There are still more new tenants to come so car park situation is set to get worse still!

Secondly, as my employer is the local authority, which also is responsible for Parking Enforcement (and our staff car park is monitored and enforced by them), no way could I straddle 2 spaces. Aside from the fact there aren't any free spaces to allow that, I'd be hauled over the coals and disciplined, as well as being issued PCN left right and centre.

Maybe I need a new job! 

 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 04 May 2016, 17:12

Quote from: Snooze on 04 May 2016, 14:52

Bloody hell this is getting beyond a joke! So sorry becca. At least it will polish out.

Discovered a small crease in my rear arch to go with the other damage. Bodyshop it is then 😢

It will polish out thankfully.

Really sorry to hear that you've found a crease now too.  Hope it get's sorted ok.

Not a great time for us mk7 owners atm.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 04 May 2016, 17:13

Quote from: gtiaps on 04 May 2016, 15:02

I feel your pain not with my current gti but a previous car i use to do a lot of car shows n my panther black shone like chrome in some lights and pictures n i had that keyed at a cpl of events no doubt some jeleous arse.
Glad ur able to buff the marks out tho  :embarrassed: :smiley:

Thanks, yeah hopefully they should buff out ok. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 04 May 2016, 17:15

Quote from: p3asa on 04 May 2016, 15:02

I feel your pain Bec. That's really bad. It just looks like carelessness on someone's part. Hopefully that's your bad run over.
It's no excuse but I think the Mk7 paint is really poor compared to the Mk6.

I don't think it's malicious - just carelessness as you say Stevie.  The damage is on the passenger side, and looks to me like someone’s got out of their driver’s side and scraped up against mine with a handbag/laptop bag/buckle or something – it’s a the right height for that, and it wouldn’t surprise me seeing how some of my colleagues fling their bags around as they exit their cars - we all have laptops and laptop rucksacks and I often see people get out of their cars and haul the rucksacks up onto their backs whilst still standing between two cars.  I can almost visualise it happening.

The paint does seem pretty sort compared to the mk6.

Yep that's my 3 over now.  I hope! 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 04 May 2016, 17:17

Quote from: kalimon on 04 May 2016, 16:17

This is becoming ridiculous Rebecca :sad:
Please rethink my Up! idea, this is depressing everyone who appreciates the time and effort you put into your lovely car

Quote from: Exonian on 04 May 2016, 16:32

I like the UP! idea too.
In fact if everyone drove them there would suddenly be room to actually open your doors in parking bays!

I know it's a sensible suggestion but just can't do it.  I have only one car and I'll be damned if I can't drive what I want because of others idiocy.  Just have to get it sorted and move on.  :smiley:

Sorry for all the whingeing but just very frustrating time.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 04 May 2016, 17:48

You're not whinging Ms B, merely venting frustrations to a sympathetic audience who share your pain.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 04 May 2016, 17:55

Quote from: Booth11 on 04 May 2016, 17:07

Quote from: Exonian on 04 May 2016, 14:42

Oh FFS Ms B, that's getting ridiculous.
Is it a firing squad offence to park over 2 spaces in that car park. Put a sign up in your window apologising for your sins of "arrogance" and state the reasons why.
I'm forever being told off at work for parking in spaces reserved for other (larger) vehicles but they're away from the main parking morons so therefore they'll just have to put up with it. I do get looks of "who gives you the right to park there office tea boy?" but I don't care. My "arrogance" stems from other people's carelessness and the resulting emptying of MY wallet. I've not yet been brazen enough to park over two bays yet though!!!

Well, without wishing to reignite the whole parking over 2 bays argument...  :wink:  No it's not a possibility to do that. 


Firstly, the car park is up to capacity due to renting out office space and car parking spaces to go with it, which is the problem in the first place. As I think I said in an earlier post - for years I have parked right at the top of the car park (which is up a hill) where very few can be bothered to walk and out of harm's way.  I and the handful of others (mainly other hot hatches) that did park there had a kind of unspoken pact of leaving a clear space between cars, and for years this has been fine, but there have been recent changes in our organisation, a significant reduction in staff (no less cars though!) and the spare office space in our building is now being rented out to external organisations and these new people have been allocated dedicated ‘named’ sections of the car park which of course happens to be the ‘safe’ top rows where I used to park.  So the rest of us are being squashed into less spaces further down the car park (lots of trees too) and result is this type of damage is becoming more frequent.  There are still more new tenants to come so car park situation is set to get worse still!

Secondly, as my employer is the local authority, which also is responsible for Parking Enforcement (and our staff car park is monitored and enforced by them), no way could I straddle 2 spaces. Aside from the fact there aren't any free spaces to allow that, I'd be hauled over the coals and disciplined, as well as being issued PCN left right and centre.

Maybe I need a new job!

                               
                                 Booth11
                         Professional detailer
                           Established 2016

Oh yes, this has to happen :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 04 May 2016, 18:33

Quote from: Exonian on 04 May 2016, 17:48

You're not whinging Ms B, merely venting frustrations to a sympathetic audience who share your pain.

Precisely. Vent away.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mk7-GTD on 04 May 2016, 19:16

Quote from: kalimon on 04 May 2016, 17:55

Quote from: Booth11 on 04 May 2016, 17:07

Quote from: Exonian on 04 May 2016, 14:42

Oh FFS Ms B, that's getting ridiculous.
Is it a firing squad offence to park over 2 spaces in that car park. Put a sign up in your window apologising for your sins of "arrogance" and state the reasons why.
I'm forever being told off at work for parking in spaces reserved for other (larger) vehicles but they're away from the main parking morons so therefore they'll just have to put up with it. I do get looks of "who gives you the right to park there office tea boy?" but I don't care. My "arrogance" stems from other people's carelessness and the resulting emptying of MY wallet. I've not yet been brazen enough to park over two bays yet though!!!

Well, without wishing to reignite the whole parking over 2 bays argument...  :wink:  No it's not a possibility to do that. 


Firstly, the car park is up to capacity due to renting out office space and car parking spaces to go with it, which is the problem in the first place. As I think I said in an earlier post - for years I have parked right at the top of the car park (which is up a hill) where very few can be bothered to walk and out of harm's way.  I and the handful of others (mainly other hot hatches) that did park there had a kind of unspoken pact of leaving a clear space between cars, and for years this has been fine, but there have been recent changes in our organisation, a significant reduction in staff (no less cars though!) and the spare office space in our building is now being rented out to external organisations and these new people have been allocated dedicated ‘named’ sections of the car park which of course happens to be the ‘safe’ top rows where I used to park.  So the rest of us are being squashed into less spaces further down the car park (lots of trees too) and result is this type of damage is becoming more frequent.  There are still more new tenants to come so car park situation is set to get worse still!

Secondly, as my employer is the local authority, which also is responsible for Parking Enforcement (and our staff car park is monitored and enforced by them), no way could I straddle 2 spaces. Aside from the fact there aren't any free spaces to allow that, I'd be hauled over the coals and disciplined, as well as being issued PCN left right and centre.

Maybe I need a new job!

                               
                                 Booth11
                         Professional detailer
                           Established 2016

Oh yes, this has to happen :laugh:

First thing I thought of when she said maybe she needs a new job. She would get my business a couple of times a year. Coincide with my trips overseas, just leave a day or so earlier.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 04 May 2016, 19:30

FFS Rebecca that's so frustrating!

The paint is so soft though, it really doesn't take much to mark it at all and obviously it's especially noticeable on the darker colours. Sometimes I miss the relatively hassle free white.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Bubba Nutkin on 04 May 2016, 20:21

I can't offer any foolproof solutions I'm afraid, Rebecca.  Given how much pride you take in your car's appearance you must be furious about how little care others seem to take.
Too many motorists are just rubbish.....partly because they are incompetent, but mainly because they just don't give a flying fish about anyone else's property.  You have my full sympathy!
Bubba.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 04 May 2016, 21:03

Swapped the VWR springs for a set of Eibach Pros and also put a Revo intake on it and the Cup2s

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 04 May 2016, 21:41

Quote from: Exonian on 04 May 2016, 17:48

You're not whinging Ms B, merely venting frustrations to a sympathetic audience who share your pain.

Quote from: Watts on 04 May 2016, 18:33

Quote from: Exonian on 04 May 2016, 17:48

You're not whinging Ms B, merely venting frustrations to a sympathetic audience who share your pain.

Precisely. Vent away.

You remind me why I like this place so much.  :kiss:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 04 May 2016, 21:46

Quote from: kalimon on 04 May 2016, 17:55

Quote from: Booth11 on 04 May 2016, 17:07

Maybe I need a new job!

                               
                                 Booth11
                         Professional detailer
                           Established 2016

Oh yes, this has to happen :laugh:

Quote from: Mk7-GTD on 04 May 2016, 19:16

First thing I thought of when she said maybe she needs a new job. She would get my business a couple of times a year. Coincide with my trips overseas, just leave a day or so earlier.

I'm truly flattered but I really think my detailing talents fall well short of pro levels of skill, plus I fear if I did it for a living, the enjoyment of it would be quickly lost.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 04 May 2016, 21:56

Quote from: JoeGTI on 04 May 2016, 19:30

FFS Rebecca that's so frustrating!

The paint is so soft though, it really doesn't take much to mark it at all and obviously it's especially noticeable on the darker colours. Sometimes I miss the relatively hassle free white.

Quote from: Bubba Nutkin on 04 May 2016, 20:21

I can't offer any foolproof solutions I'm afraid, Rebecca.  Given how much pride you take in your car's appearance you must be furious about how little care others seem to take.
Too many motorists are just rubbish.....partly because they are incompetent, but mainly because they just don't give a flying fish about anyone else's property.  You have my full sympathy!
Bubba.

Thank Joe and Bubba.  Not much can be done to prevent it. But the lack of respect towards other's properties is a sad state of affairs. 

Anyway on my way home I took my frustrations out on the woman driving the Z4 in front of me who on sight of my car at the roundabout, decided she could outpace me and started driving in a laughable fashion.  Normally I resist rising to this kind of behaviour but it provided trivial amusement and took my mind of the damage, lol.  Anyway she couldn't shake me off and it was all over when she stalled at the traffic lights. :laugh:  Childish but satisfying.  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mk7-GTD on 04 May 2016, 22:07

Quote from: Booth11 on 04 May 2016, 21:46

Quote from: kalimon on 04 May 2016, 17:55

Quote from: Booth11 on 04 May 2016, 17:07

Maybe I need a new job!

                               
                                 Booth11
                         Professional detailer
                           Established 2016

Oh yes, this has to happen :laugh:

Quote from: Mk7-GTD on 04 May 2016, 19:16

First thing I thought of when she said maybe she needs a new job. She would get my business a couple of times a year. Coincide with my trips overseas, just leave a day or so earlier.

I'm truly flattered but I really think my detailing talents fall well short of pro levels of skill, plus I fear if I did it for a living, the enjoyment of it would be quickly lost.

Seriously if you think your skills are not up to it then you must have a special camera because it must make your work look 100% better than you think it is.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 05 May 2016, 01:09

Quote from: Mk7-GTD on 04 May 2016, 22:07

Quote from: Booth11 on 04 May 2016, 21:46

Quote from: kalimon on 04 May 2016, 17:55

Quote from: Booth11 on 04 May 2016, 17:07

Maybe I need a new job!

                               
                                 Booth11
                         Professional detailer
                           Established 2016

Oh yes, this has to happen :laugh:

Quote from: Mk7-GTD on 04 May 2016, 19:16

First thing I thought of when she said maybe she needs a new job. She would get my business a couple of times a year. Coincide with my trips overseas, just leave a day or so earlier.

I'm truly flattered but I really think my detailing talents fall well short of pro levels of skill, plus I fear if I did it for a living, the enjoyment of it would be quickly lost.

Seriously if you think your skills are not up to it then you must have a special camera because it must make your work look 100% better than you think it is.

No special camera.  Maybe I am better than I think I am.  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 05 May 2016, 08:02

You most definitely are Rebecca, and a wonderful resource for the rest of us mortals that try and emulate your skills.

I can't really add any more than the rest of the guys have said about the last damage other than to totally despair at the incredible lack of respect people nowadays show to other peoples property.  Really sorry.

Is it just me, or does that damage look like a handbag or similar being dragged along the paint work ? I ask as this happened to my wife's Polo last year, except she caught the women (with a fake Chanel bag with metal edging), in the process of squeezing though a gap between the wife's car and the next and dragging the bag across the paintwork, and this was luckily also caught on the Banks CCTV system. Needless to say when the wife pointed at the camera the women confessed it was here (she was caught red handed anyway), and agreed to pay for damages. We got a call from her husband later to say to get a quote and he would pay. We got a local detailing company to buff the damage out for £150 and to be fair he paid in advanced, and apologised for his wife.

I'm 100% sure though that if the wife hadn't challenged her, she would have happily just walked off without saying a word.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 05 May 2016, 08:12

Quote from: wigit on 04 May 2016, 21:03

Swapped the VWR springs for a set of Eibach Pros and also put a Revo intake on it and the Cup2s

How you finding the Eibach Pros compared to the VWR springs?

Also, if you space out the front wheels or fit wider ones (especially with 235 section tyres) you might find the need to do the wheelarch screw mod.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 05 May 2016, 11:36

Thanks Sootchucker.

Yes, it does look like damage inflicted by a bag.  It's exactly at that height, and I see how some people chuck their bags over their shoulders whilst between the 2 cars.

Well I have taken the matter up with work today and they will be sending an email out to all staff to draw attention to the car parking matter.  I can put in a request to have the CCTV looked at but have been warned that it doesn’t capture all the car park, and some areas are quite obscured, and at this time of year the dividing hedges between rows in leaf further obscure some areas!!!  We’ll see. Yesterday was a pita but but can be polished out at no cost. I'm more bothered about the damage last week where someone scraped the bumper, not sure all of that will polish out.

Anyway today the car park was quite empty when I arrived and so I've parked in a different row and managed to bag an end spot, without a tree and without going over the white line which may result in me getting a PCN, I managed to perch it right on the line, leaving as much space on the other side as possible.   Didn't want to go any further into the concrete bit to the left as that's where people walk with their handbags/laptop bags banging about, brushing up against the car.  Could still be a bit close for comfort on the right depending on how others in the row park and also on the left depending on how careless the passing pedestrians are!

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160505/0b9db993efadbd2c083892d3ec8d9bd5.jpg)

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160505/b33bb93977b15f8ff95866e7c37053da.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 05 May 2016, 12:23

Any one used ST brand wheel spacers on here?
Wasn't sure where to ask so thought I'd try here :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 05 May 2016, 13:24

Quote from: Booth11 on 05 May 2016, 11:36

Thanks Sootchucker.

Yes, it does look like damage inflicted by a bag.  It's exactly at that height, and I see how some people chuck their bags over their shoulders whilst between the 2 cars.

Well I have taken the matter up with work today and they will be sending an email out to all staff to draw attention to the car parking matter.  I can put in a request to have the CCTV looked at but have been warned that it doesn’t capture all the car park, and some areas are quite obscured, and at this time of year the dividing hedges between rows in leaf further obscure some areas!!!  We’ll see. Yesterday was a pita but but can be polished out at no cost. I'm more bothered about the damage last week where someone scraped the bumper, not sure all of that will polish out.

Anyway today the car park was quite empty when I arrived and so I've parked in a different row and managed to bag an end spot, without a tree and without going over the white line which may result in me getting a PCN, I managed to perch it right on the line, leaving as much space on the other side as possible.   Didn't want to go any further into the concrete bit to the left as that's where people walk with their handbags/laptop bags banging about, brushing up against the car.  Could still be a bit close for comfort on the right depending on how others in the row park and also on the left depending on how careless the passing pedestrians are!

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160505/0b9db993efadbd2c083892d3ec8d9bd5.jpg)

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160505/b33bb93977b15f8ff95866e7c37053da.jpg)

Like the parking pics 👌👍👍👍that's exactly how I park in any bays if available of course especially when at Meadowhall lol

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 05 May 2016, 13:59

I also find drivers are more aware than passengers so it will depend how the car beside you drives or reverses in.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 05 May 2016, 14:59

Quote from: p3asa on 05 May 2016, 13:59

I also find drivers are more aware than passengers so it will depend how the car beside you drives or reverses in.

Very true.  I was going to say, let's hope he/she reverses in but I've been lucky today as the car park is half empty as many colleagues are on election/polling station duties for the Police Commissioner elections, so a rare day when not many in.  Tomorrow and next week will be back to the usual parking space scrum.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 05 May 2016, 15:10

What about going in slightly earlier is that an option?
I've found myself going in 20 minutes earlier, mostly to beat the traffic but it also gives me more spaces to choose from.
The problem is when I start in the afternoon and all the sensible spaces are taken up.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 05 May 2016, 15:39

Quote from: p3asa on 05 May 2016, 15:10

What about going in slightly earlier is that an option?
I've found myself going in 20 minutes earlier, mostly to beat the traffic but it also gives me more spaces to choose from.
The problem is when I start in the afternoon and all the sensible spaces are taken up.

Nah, can't be done, I have the school run every morning so don't get in till 9-15am.  Plus I often have to go out on site so rarely in the same parking space for the day.  Site visits can be at all times so have to take whatever space is available on my return.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Eccie on 05 May 2016, 15:51

I've washed and cleaned the old girl today; inside and out, I also dressed the tyres - noticed a lot of tar has been collected on the lower half over the last 12 months, a hazard with a white car, so I'm planning a good decontamination some time soon.

I've had the sunroof open a lot for the last week enjoying this lovely weather and the seats were looking dusty - also cleaned, polished and waxed the old girls tips, they were looking neglected, they also were covered with tar!

(http://i597.photobucket.com/albums/tt60/gpe/IMG_3144_zpsegvvzqgk.jpg) (http://s597.photobucket.com/user/gpe/media/IMG_3144_zpsegvvzqgk.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 05 May 2016, 23:12

Quote from: Eccie on 05 May 2016, 15:51

I've washed and cleaned the old girl today; inside and out, I also dressed the tyres - noticed a lot of tar has been collected on the lower half over the last 12 months, a hazard with a white car, so I'm planning a good decontamination some time soon.

I've had the sunroof open a lot for the last week enjoying this lovely weather and the seats were looking dusty - also cleaned, polished and waxed the old girls tips, they were looking neglected, they also were covered with tar!

(http://i597.photobucket.com/albums/tt60/gpe/IMG_3144_zpsegvvzqgk.jpg) (http://s597.photobucket.com/user/gpe/media/IMG_3144_zpsegvvzqgk.jpg.html)

Can't beat a set of shiny pipes.  They've come up brilliantly.  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 06 May 2016, 12:13

Got a little pressie through the post this morning from China:

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20160506_115954_zpsw9ozfvko.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20160506_115954_zpsw9ozfvko.jpg.html)

Sorry about the image quality. Quick to fit if not a bit fiddly, may have broken one of the clips by forcing it on :whistle: but it's tight and going nowhere. Much smarter than the standard foot rest. I liked the box it arrived in as it was labelled "genuine parts"! My boot is starting to fill with redundant parts....

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: chrismc on 06 May 2016, 12:20

That looks lovely!

Off to order one now for the GTD👍🏻

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 06 May 2016, 12:32

Quote from: Watts on 06 May 2016, 12:13

Got a little pressie through the post this morning from China:

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20160506_115954_zpsw9ozfvko.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20160506_115954_zpsw9ozfvko.jpg.html)

Sorry about the image quality. Quick to fit if not a bit fiddly, may have broken one of the clips by forcing it on :whistle: but it's tight and going nowhere. Much smarter than the standard foot rest. I liked the box it arrived in as it was labelled "genuine parts"! My boot is starting to fill with redundant parts....

Looks good :smiley: how much with shipping?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 06 May 2016, 12:49

£29 and 2 weeks to deliver. Refitting my rear numberplate now as the garage fitted it wonky.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 06 May 2016, 13:04

Watts, looks very smart, especially with the mats.  :cool:  So munch better and more oem looking than the standard plastic offering.

Anyone ordering and fitting one of these - some fitting guidance here.

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=276795.0

Will help you avoid breaking a clip.  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 06 May 2016, 13:10

Quote from: Booth11 on 06 May 2016, 13:04

Watts, looks very smart, especially with the mats.  :cool:  So munch better and more oem looking than the standard plastic offering.

Anyone ordering and fitting one of these - some fitting guidance here.

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=276795.0

Will help you avoid breaking a clip.  :wink:

I read your excellent guide but I'm an impatient idiot. Still, just about got away with it!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 06 May 2016, 14:39

Quote from: Watts on 06 May 2016, 13:10

Quote from: Booth11 on 06 May 2016, 13:04

Watts, looks very smart, especially with the mats.  :cool:  So munch better and more oem looking than the standard plastic offering.

Anyone ordering and fitting one of these - some fitting guidance here.

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=276795.0

Will help you avoid breaking a clip.  :wink:

I read your excellent guide but I'm an impatient idiot. Still, just about got away with it!

 :grin:  It's in, it's not going anywhere.  :smiley:

Not only do they look miles better, they are so much more comfortable underfoot than the horrible plastic one.  Small but worthwhile mod.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 06 May 2016, 14:40

So, today have fitted my new footrest, refitted my wonky numberplate, dusted and vacuumed the interior and washed my wheels. Was going to wash the rest of the car but discovered a critique of my Wo-Wo cloths that were outside awaiting use:

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20160506_135134_zpsa1ozqbs4.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20160506_135134_zpsa1ozqbs4.jpg.html)

The dirty feathered feckers. They are depositing heaps of the stuff everywhere at the moment, usually on my car but now this! Is nothing sacred? :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 06 May 2016, 15:43

Quote from: Watts on 06 May 2016, 14:40

So, today have fitted my new footrest, refitted my wonky numberplate, dusted and vacuumed the interior and washed my wheels. Was going to wash the rest of the car but discovered a critique of my Wo-Wo cloths that were outside awaiting use:

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20160506_135134_zpsa1ozqbs4.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20160506_135134_zpsa1ozqbs4.jpg.html)

The dirty feathered feckers. They are depositing heaps of the stuff everywhere at the moment, usually on my car but now this! Is nothing sacred? :rolleyes:

Little sh!ts, literally!  :grin: 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 06 May 2016, 15:47

Looks like aliexpress has had a run on this dead pedal and I'm not suprised with the price being half that of my the Osir one and these look much better still waiting for mine to arrive along with the door cill protectors lol  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 06 May 2016, 16:00

Been a busy day today, now rounded off by kerbing my front n/s alloy :angry: Not too bad though and thankfully the same one a scuffed a few weeks ago. Will have to think about a repair soon (once I've paid for the front wing respray :rolleyes:).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 06 May 2016, 16:14

Quote from: Watts on 06 May 2016, 16:00

Been a busy day today, now rounded off by kerbing my front n/s alloy :angry: Not too bad though and thankfully the same one a scuffed a few weeks ago. Will have to think about a repair soon (once I've paid for the front wing respray :rolleyes:).

Gutted for ya nowt worse than scuffing but twice I'd be pulling my hair out.
I did the same in the wife's Scirocco  bout a month from new ad it repaired it's held its own managed to source a brand new vw wheel n tyre never been fitted off gumtree fo £180 dealers wanted £500 just for the rim  :angry: so the roc got 1 new wheel four brand new conti sport 5's for £480  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 06 May 2016, 16:33

Quote from: Watts on 06 May 2016, 16:00

Been a busy day today, now rounded off by kerbing my front n/s alloy :angry: Not too bad though and thankfully the same one a scuffed a few weeks ago. Will have to think about a repair soon (once I've paid for the front wing respray :rolleyes:).

Oh no.  :sad:
I thought a bird pooping on you was supposed to be lucky?

So much for that scientific fact that my grandmother told me.

The sill protector looks good though. I really must get round to ordering one of these at some point, one day...


And I must get round to polishing my pipes too as Eccie's put mine to shame.
Which means I must get round to buying some metal polish at some point, one day...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 06 May 2016, 16:39

Quote from: Exonian on 06 May 2016, 16:33

Quote from: Watts on 06 May 2016, 16:00

Been a busy day today, now rounded off by kerbing my front n/s alloy :angry: Not too bad though and thankfully the same one a scuffed a few weeks ago. Will have to think about a repair soon (once I've paid for the front wing respray :rolleyes:).

Oh no.  :sad:
I thought a bird pooping on you was supposed to be lucky?

So much for that scientific fact that my grandmother told me.

The sill protector looks good though. I really must get round to ordering one of these at some point, one day...


And I must get round to polishing my pipes too as Eccie's put mine to shame.
Which means I must get round to buying some metal polish at some point, one day...

I've been using a washing up non-stick scouring pad :embarrassed: Not ideal but keeps them looking pretty tidy. Just don't tell my OH :whistle:

It's the bloody starlings, hundreds of them nesting in my street. The poo is nearly knee deep in places. Well, maybe not quite but it seems like it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 06 May 2016, 18:05

Quote from: Watts on 06 May 2016, 16:00

Been a busy day today, now rounded off by kerbing my front n/s alloy :angry: Not too bad though and thankfully the same one a scuffed a few weeks ago. Will have to think about a repair soon (once I've paid for the front wing respray :rolleyes:).

 :cry:  Sorry about your kerbing Watts, always a heart sinking moment, but if it had to happen, at least it's the one that was already damaged.  Still gutting though.

Please buy some metal polish and stop using your mrs' pan scrubber. You must be scratching your pipes to pieces?

I was examining the damage mine sustained last week, where someone caught the rear bumper and scraped the lower wheel arch crease and paint.  Closer examination has revealed a tiny dent right on the low down edge of the bumper where it ends and becomes the wheel arch.  And it's looking less likely that some of the scrape will polish out.  Might need paint.   Grrrr.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 06 May 2016, 18:41

I use a non-stick one that has seen plenty of action already with plenty of Ecover - they come up a treat! The pads don't scratch my cutlery.... I will get some metal polish soon, just being frugal.

Shame about the dent, smart repair? My wheel is not too bad, it doesn't worry me just annoyed at myself. It was a narrow single track with high kerbs and a very tight turn, I just knew it was going to happen!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 06 May 2016, 21:29

Quote from: Watts on 06 May 2016, 16:39

Quote from: Exonian on 06 May 2016, 16:33

Quote from: Watts on 06 May 2016, 16:00

Been a busy day today, now rounded off by kerbing my front n/s alloy :angry: Not too bad though and thankfully the same one a scuffed a few weeks ago. Will have to think about a repair soon (once I've paid for the front wing respray :rolleyes:).

Oh no.  :sad:
I thought a bird pooping on you was supposed to be lucky?

So much for that scientific fact that my grandmother told me.

The sill protector looks good though. I really must get round to ordering one of these at some point, one day...


And I must get round to polishing my pipes too as Eccie's put mine to shame.
Which means I must get round to buying some metal polish at some point, one day...

I've been using a washing up non-stick scouring pad :embarrassed: Not ideal but keeps them looking pretty tidy. Just don't tell my OH :whistle:

It's the bloody starlings, hundreds of them nesting in my street. The poo is nearly knee deep in places. Well, maybe not quite but it seems like it.

Thanks for the top tip! I'll see what I can find in the kitchen along similar lines at the weekend. Something to get the detailers to go a very pale shade...


Have you considered an exchange trip with some French farmers for your neighbourhood? Legend has it they'll shoot anything out of the sky so long as it's not incoming Luftwaffe.



disclaimer: any national stereotyping is purely accidental

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 06 May 2016, 21:50

Quote from: Watts link=topic=H.msg2539755#msg2539755 date=1462556476

Shame about the dent, smart repair?

Probably.  At this rate the whole car will need smart repairing soon enough.  Maybe I'll just take a pan scrubber to my pipes and have done with it.  :grin: 

Sorry, only joking!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: BigD on 07 May 2016, 10:56

(http://i585.photobucket.com/albums/ss291/thediggybave/GTI/3D2E18D5-59CE-407C-8F75-DC0E8A7B26FD_zpsoggbrf6m.jpg) (http://s585.photobucket.com/user/thediggybave/media/GTI/3D2E18D5-59CE-407C-8F75-DC0E8A7B26FD_zpsoggbrf6m.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTD1414 on 07 May 2016, 10:59

Quote from: BigD on 07 May 2016, 10:56

(http://i585.photobucket.com/albums/ss291/thediggybave/GTI/3D2E18D5-59CE-407C-8F75-DC0E8A7B26FD_zpsoggbrf6m.jpg) (http://s585.photobucket.com/user/thediggybave/media/GTI/3D2E18D5-59CE-407C-8F75-DC0E8A7B26FD_zpsoggbrf6m.jpg.html)

Red centre caps from the Clubsport??  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: BigD on 07 May 2016, 11:11

Quote from: GTD1414 on 07 May 2016, 10:59

Quote from: BigD on 07 May 2016, 10:56

(http://i585.photobucket.com/albums/ss291/thediggybave/GTI/3D2E18D5-59CE-407C-8F75-DC0E8A7B26FD_zpsoggbrf6m.jpg) (http://s585.photobucket.com/user/thediggybave/media/GTI/3D2E18D5-59CE-407C-8F75-DC0E8A7B26FD_zpsoggbrf6m.jpg.html)

Red centre caps from the Clubsport??  :cool:

Correct 😏

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 07 May 2016, 12:28

^^^^ and spacers  :smiley:



How much are the CS caps?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: titchy on 07 May 2016, 13:15

Today a pigeon decided to fly into the side of me at 70mph. I've had the car 2 months and it's the second bird I've hit, the first being a pheasant.

This car is a bird magnet in the wrong sense  :cry:

It's bust my wing mirror. Well, the plastic indicator part of it to be exact.

The wing mirror works fine. It automatically folds in and the indicator still works. I'm wondering if I could get away with replacing the plastic part as I suspect a new wing mirror will cost a small fortune?

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7438/26261791904_37b95001f1_k_d.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 07 May 2016, 13:23

I'm sure you can. I sustained similar damage to my MK6 door mirror which is a similar enough design. I bought the replacement part (basically the bottom part of the mirror - black unpainted part and indicator lens) and fitted it myself. Less than £100 anyway.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: BigD on 07 May 2016, 13:24

Quote from: Exonian on 07 May 2016, 12:28

^^^^ and spacers  :smiley:



How much are the CS caps?

Around 50 quid if I recall correctly

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 07 May 2016, 13:40

Quote from: BigD on 07 May 2016, 13:24

Quote from: Exonian on 07 May 2016, 12:28

^^^^ and spacers  :smiley:



How much are the CS caps?

Around 50 quid if I recall correctly

Ouch!
Well, maybe not too bad really if they don't corrode as badly as the older VW centre caps used to.

Quote from: titchy on 07 May 2016, 13:15

Today a pigeon decided to fly into the side of me at 70mph. I've had the car 2 months and it's the second bird I've hit, the first being a pheasant.

This car is a bird magnet in the wrong sense  :cry:

It's bust my wing mirror. Well, the plastic indicator part of it to be exact.

The wing mirror works fine. It automatically folds in and the indicator still works. I'm wondering if I could get away with replacing the plastic part as I suspect a new wing mirror will cost a small fortune?

Is that just the indicator lens broken or other plastic bits?
I can't quite tell from the pic viewing on the phone screen.

Without going back to parking arguments I had a Q7 (or something like that) driver decide to hit my non folding mk6 mirror in a car park and I replaced the plastic lens and mirror lens myself and polished out the paintwork damage to the upper part of the mirror.
It wasn't that expensive but very annoying and needless.

It seems to be pigeon mating season at the moment as a couple of times I've had to slow to almost a stop in country roads because there have been a few pigeons "getting it on" in the road.
Obviously their minds are on other things than potentially lethal cars hitting them right now.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Talk-torque on 07 May 2016, 17:53

Quote from: Exonian on 07 May 2016, 12:28

^^^^
How much are the CS caps?

See here. (https://www.kunzmann.de/shop/en/wheels-wheel-hub-cap-chrome-red-vw-golf-7-genuine-volkswagen.htm) Look good IMO. I'm thinking of adding these and the PP front and rear GTI badges, available from the same place, as the red looks good against Tungsten Silver.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 07 May 2016, 18:39

Quote from: Talk-torque on 07 May 2016, 17:53

Quote from: Exonian on 07 May 2016, 12:28

^^^^
How much are the CS caps?

See here. (https://www.kunzmann.de/shop/en/wheels-wheel-hub-cap-chrome-red-vw-golf-7-genuine-volkswagen.htm) Look good IMO. I'm thinking of adding these and the PP front and rear GTI badges, available from the same place, as the red looks good against Tungsten Silver.

They do look good but €70 with p&p? Maybe my local dealer can order them? Would look great with my TR car :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: BigD on 07 May 2016, 18:42

Quote from: Watts on 07 May 2016, 18:39

Quote from: Talk-torque on 07 May 2016, 17:53

Quote from: Exonian on 07 May 2016, 12:28

^^^^
How much are the CS caps?

See here. (https://www.kunzmann.de/shop/en/wheels-wheel-hub-cap-chrome-red-vw-golf-7-genuine-volkswagen.htm) Look good IMO. I'm thinking of adding these and the PP front and rear GTI badges, available from the same place, as the red looks good against Tungsten Silver.

They do look good but €70 with p&p? Maybe my local dealer can order them? Would look great with my TR car :smiley:

I ordered them through TPS

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 07 May 2016, 19:09

Today I finished the clean I started yesterday. It wasn't too dirty but I wanted to get a layer of wax on because of the freshly painted wing. Washed with Gtechniq G Wash and waxed with Finish Kare FK1000p. Easy to apply and buff off with a good shine. Glass courtesy of AG Fast Glass. Found a small area on the drivers door where the bodyshop has missed with the polisher presumably when they blended in the new paint, will go back next week and get it sorted otherwise it was an excellent job.

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20160507_180858_zpsjndtuycj.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20160507_180858_zpsjndtuycj.jpg.html)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20160507_180839_zpsqkqocgdo.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20160507_180839_zpsqkqocgdo.jpg.html)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20160507_180801_zpsg6vv6ezo.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20160507_180801_zpsg6vv6ezo.jpg.html)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20160507_180744_zps7tsget10.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20160507_180744_zps7tsget10.jpg.html)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20160507_180732_zps9ymy4894.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20160507_180732_zps9ymy4894.jpg.html)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20160507_180645_zpsxwq32wwl.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20160507_180645_zpsxwq32wwl.jpg.html)

Love TR when it's clean, looked better earlier when the sun was stronger but very pleased with the overall result :smiley:

Inevitably one of our feathered friends dumped on the roof in the few moments I was indoors getting the glass cleaner :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 07 May 2016, 20:23

Quote from: Watts on 07 May 2016, 19:09

Today I finished the clean I started yesterday. It wasn't too dirty but I wanted to get a layer of wax on because of the freshly painted wing. Washed with Gtechniq G Wash and wa xed with Finish Kare FK1000p. Easy to apply and buff off with a good shine. Glass courtesy of AG Fast Glass. Found a small area on the drivers door where the bodyshop has missed with the polisher presumably when they blended in the new paint, will go back next week and get it sorted otherwise it was an excellent job.

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20160507_180858_zpsjndtuycj.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20160507_180858_zpsjndtuycj.jpg.html)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20160507_180839_zpsqkqocgdo.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20160507_180839_zpsqkqocgdo.jpg.html)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20160507_180801_zpsg6vv6ezo.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20160507_180801_zpsg6vv6ezo.jpg.html)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20160507_180744_zps7tsget10.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20160507_180744_zps7tsget10.jpg.html)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20160507_180732_zps9ymy4894.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20160507_180732_zps9ymy4894.jpg.html)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20160507_180645_zpsxwq32wwl.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20160507_180645_zpsxwq32wwl.jpg.html)

Love TR when it's clean, looked better earlier when the sun was stronger but very pleased with the overall result :smiley:

Inevitably one of our feathered friends dumped on the roof in the few moments I was indoors getting the glass cleaner :rolleyes:

As always looks spot on...
Fitted my aliexpress dead pedal today not even 10 mins thanks to an earlier post about makin the gap in the 2 locaters slightly wider... :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 07 May 2016, 20:45

Quote from: gtiaps on 07 May 2016, 20:23

As always looks spot on...
Fitted my aliexpress dead pedal today not even 10 mins thanks to an earlier post about makin the gap in the 2 locaters slightly wider... :whistle:

Cheers :smiley: Plenty of stonechips and small marks, I think it's a bit of a fools errand trying to keep up with it all.

The footrest is rather good and as Booth has said, does feel better, not sure why. As for spending time fitting it properly, pah, brute force and ignorance wins everytime :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 07 May 2016, 20:50

Quote from: Watts on 07 May 2016, 20:45

Quote from: gtiaps on 07 May 2016, 20:23

As always looks spot on...
Fitted my aliexpress dead pedal today not even 10 mins thanks to an earlier post about makin the gap in the 2 locaters slightly wider... :whistle:

Cheers :smiley: Plenty of stonechips and small marks, I think it's a bit of a fools errand trying to keep up with it all.

The footrest is rather good and as Booth has said, does feel better, not sure why. As for spending time fitting it properly, pah, brute force and ignorance wins everytime :whistle:

And a big hammer always helps lol

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 07 May 2016, 23:37

Quote from: Watts on 07 May 2016, 19:09

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20160507_180801_zpsg6vv6ezo.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20160507_180801_zpsg6vv6ezo.jpg.html)

Looks fantastic.  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 07 May 2016, 23:40

Quote from: Watts on 07 May 2016, 20:45

I think it's a bit of a fools errand trying to keep up with it all.

That's not the attitude.  :tongue:

Quote from: Watts on 07 May 2016, 20:45

As for spending time fitting it properly, pah, brute force and ignorance wins everytime :whistle:

That's not the attitude.  :rolleyes: :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Cossieian on 07 May 2016, 23:41

Quote from: Watts on 07 May 2016, 19:09

Today I finished the clean I started yesterday. It wasn't too dirty but I wanted to get a layer of wax on because of the freshly painted wing. Washed with Gtechniq G Wash and waxed with Finish Kare FK1000p. Easy to apply and buff off with a good shine. Glass courtesy of AG Fast Glass. Found a small area on the drivers door where the bodyshop has missed with the polisher presumably when they blended in the new paint, will go back next week and get it sorted otherwise it was an excellent job.

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20160507_180858_zpsjndtuycj.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20160507_180858_zpsjndtuycj.jpg.html)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20160507_180839_zpsqkqocgdo.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20160507_180839_zpsqkqocgdo.jpg.html)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20160507_180801_zpsg6vv6ezo.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20160507_180801_zpsg6vv6ezo.jpg.html)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20160507_180744_zps7tsget10.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20160507_180744_zps7tsget10.jpg.html)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20160507_180732_zps9ymy4894.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20160507_180732_zps9ymy4894.jpg.html)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20160507_180645_zpsxwq32wwl.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20160507_180645_zpsxwq32wwl.jpg.html)

Love TR when it's clean, looked better earlier when the sun was stronger but very pleased with the overall result :smiley:

Inevitably one of our feathered friends dumped on the roof in the few moments I was indoors getting the glass cleaner :rolleyes:

Awesome dude :cool: Red with Santiagos rates highly in my book, love it :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 07 May 2016, 23:55

^^^^^ red really does suit the mk7 and Santiagos are beautiful items.
I've often been tempted to order a GTD in red with Santiagos.

The one downside of the Santis is those little spokes that must be a nightmare to clean.
I spent most of my twenties (when your average guy would have been out getting drunk and getting the clap) squatting in a puddle of water scrubbing BBS wheels with a toothbrush. It's a miracle I don't have piles the size of a large cabbage really.
So nowadays rule no.1 of alloy wheels for me are "how easy will they be to clean?"
No point getting older and not wiser!!

Yes, I should get out more but my padded cell is locked from the outside.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 08 May 2016, 11:07

Quote from: Exonian on 07 May 2016, 23:55

^^^^^ red really does suit the mk7 and Santiagos are beautiful items.
I've often been tempted to order a GTD in red with Santiagos.

The one downside of the Santis is those little spokes that must be a nightmare to clean.
I spent most of my twenties (when your average guy would have been out getting drunk and getting the clap) squatting in a puddle of water scrubbing BBS wheels with a toothbrush. It's a miracle I don't have piles the size of a large cabbage really.
So nowadays rule no.1 of alloy wheels for me are "how easy will they be to clean?"
No point getting older and not wiser!!

Yes, I should get out more but my padded cell is locked from the outside.

I'm sure that's one miracle you are very pleased about!

They are a bit fiddly to clean but I'm getting used to it now and it's not too bad. That and I try not to look too closely :whistle:

Quote from: Booth11 on 07 May 2016, 23:40

Quote from: Watts on 07 May 2016, 20:45

I think it's a bit of a fools errand trying to keep up with it all.

That's not the attitude.  :tongue:

Quote from: Watts on 07 May 2016, 20:45

As for spending time fitting it properly, pah, brute force and ignorance wins everytime :whistle:

That's not the attitude.  :rolleyes: :grin:

Oh dear, I'm not to good at this :embarrassed:

Quote from: Cossieian on 07 May 2016, 23:41

Awesome dude :cool: Red with Santiagos rates highly in my book, love it :grin:

Cheers Cossieian :smiley:

Tried to catch the deep red in the strong sun this morning (and amazingly my reinstated to favourite feathered friends didn't dump once on my car overnight):

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/9980e96f-cd50-4ffb-ab34-73f691c199e4_zpsang5apvq.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/9980e96f-cd50-4ffb-ab34-73f691c199e4_zpsang5apvq.jpg.html)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/a2be155b-fbb8-41c8-965e-bc6bdfd3815f_zpson7i0oju.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/a2be155b-fbb8-41c8-965e-bc6bdfd3815f_zpson7i0oju.jpg.html)

You can see my OH's Lupo in the background, now that really needs a wash, gets one or two a year if it's lucky!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Talk-torque on 08 May 2016, 11:21

Did the fuse move (How to here. (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=266433.0)) to make the 12v power sockets live all the time. Now we can leave stuff charging overnight, while on holiday. Got a high power usb adaptor to look after the iPad.

Great weather!!!  :laugh:

Which reminds me - I also had to soak off a few overnight bird poos. Not too much, though, and it's great to see the Swallows back!  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 08 May 2016, 11:31

Godammit!!!

To add to the growing list of dents and scuffs, I now have a new job for the DA, and a new problem!

Noticed some dirt on the bonnet this morning on parking up at the swimming pool. On closer inspection turns out to be paw prints and a nice set of claw marks on either side of the bonnet. Culprit is one of my own cats! My money is on the latest feline addition to the Booth household, a ginger stray we took in recently who has turned out to be something of a sun worshipper it seems. Never had this issue with any of my other cats. The scratches have not gone through the clear coat this time but I fear for next time. Might have to cover the bonnet with a couple of big drying towels when it’s sunny and parked on the driveway. Not sure what else can be done to stop it. Getting rid of the cat is not an option.

Any suggestions?

The damage
(http://s32.postimg.org/3ub3f5xfp/image.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/ufdmapzsx/full/)

(http://s32.postimg.org/ca0nwo0at/image.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/v2cj08wox/full/)

(http://s32.postimg.org/ic3p9ezd1/image.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/5xgx937up/full/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 08 May 2016, 11:41

Running an electric current briefly through the bonnet might make Ginge decide that car bonnets are bad places in future  :whistle:

On a serious note, rubbing something smelly that cats don't like on the bonnet is probably your only option.
Drying towels tend to slide off shiny paintwork.

Quote from: Talk-torque on 08 May 2016, 11:21

Did the fuse move (How to here. (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=266433.0)) to make the 12v power sockets live all the time. Now we can leave stuff charging overnight, while on holiday. Got a high power usb adaptor to look after the iPad.

Great weather!!!  :laugh:

Which reminds me - I also had to soak off a few overnight bird poos. Not too much, though, and it's great to see the Swallows back!  :smiley:

Don't go getting a flat car battery!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Talk-torque on 08 May 2016, 11:43

That is seriously soft paint you have there Rebecca!

Our cat seems to be less attracted to this TS car than the previous DBP, but never had scratches like that.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Talk-torque on 08 May 2016, 11:49

Think maybe the one upside of Stop/Start is the battery technology. Charging an iPad shouldn't be too taxing, should it. Or maybe there is a sensor that detects use of the battery for flipant purposes and flattens everything! Time will tell.  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 08 May 2016, 11:55

Quote from: Talk-torque on 08 May 2016, 11:49

Think maybe the one upside of Stop/Start is the battery technology. Charging an iPad shouldn't be too taxing, should it. Or maybe there is a sensor that detects use of the battery for flipant purposes and flattens everything! Time will tell.  :wink:

mine died just powering an LED!
Ok, it was over a period of days & in cold weather but it still didn't like it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JamesR27 on 08 May 2016, 12:35

Quote from: Booth11 on 08 May 2016, 11:31

Godammit!!!

To add to the growing list of dents and scuffs, I now have a new job for the DA, and a new problem!

Noticed some dirt on the bonnet this morning on parking up at the swimming pool. On closer inspection turns out to be paw prints and a nice set of claw marks on either side of the bonnet. Culprit is one of my own cats! My money is on the latest feline addition to the Booth household, a ginger stray we took in recently who has turned out to be something of a sun worshipper it seems. Never had this issue with any of my other cats. The scratches have not gone through the clear coat this time but I fear for next time. Might have to cover the bonnet with a couple of big drying towels when it’s sunny and parked on the driveway. Not sure what else can be done to stop it. Getting rid of the cat is not an option.

Any suggestions?

The damage
(http://s32.postimg.org/3ub3f5xfp/image.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/ufdmapzsx/full/)

(http://s32.postimg.org/ca0nwo0at/image.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/v2cj08wox/full/)

(http://s32.postimg.org/ic3p9ezd1/image.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/5xgx937up/full/)

I feel for you Rebecca, your having so much bad luck with this car at the minute. Only suggest I can think off is car cover. Not sure if you can get top half only though.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 08 May 2016, 12:57

Not again Booth! Cessation of Kitekat until sunbathing rules compliance? In my limited experience of cats, they are intelligent but deliberately uncooperative so as suggested it's either a cover or 240v for kitty.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Walts on 08 May 2016, 13:41

Quote from: Booth11 on 08 May 2016, 11:31

Godammit!!!

To add to the growing list of dents and scuffs, I now have a new job for the DA, and a new problem!

Noticed some dirt on the bonnet this morning on parking up at the swimming pool. On closer inspection turns out to be paw prints and a nice set of claw marks on either side of the bonnet. Culprit is one of my own cats! My money is on the latest feline addition to the Booth household, a ginger stray we took in recently who has turned out to be something of a sun worshipper it seems. Never had this issue with any of my other cats. The scratches have not gone through the clear coat this time but I fear for next time. Might have to cover the bonnet with a couple of big drying towels when it’s sunny and parked on the driveway. Not sure what else can be done to stop it. Getting rid of the cat is not an option.

Any suggestions?

The damage
(http://s32.postimg.org/3ub3f5xfp/image.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/ufdmapzsx/full/)

(http://s32.postimg.org/ca0nwo0at/image.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/v2cj08wox/full/)

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My OCD would not handle any of the recent issues you've had car wise very at all......

To stop the cat sleeping on the car have you considered one of the cat repelants,  I know you have cats but something like this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/STV610-Mega-Ultra-Sonic-Cat-Repeller-Dog-Repellent-Auto-Motion-Sensor-Detection-/160553753540
Will just annoy them in one place if the PIR detects movement.  If you can position it right it might just be enough to only activate in an area you park the car so they don't wanna hang about there?

Good luck getting sorted

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mk7-GTD on 08 May 2016, 17:15

Booth, if you want to stop the cat getting on the bonnet clip her nails, especially the inner one on each fron paw. It will also help stop them from killing small animals.

The worst animal is a peacocks. We had some on the farm at home and they love shiny things and they can do some really bad damage to cars and that was years ago when cars had hard paint. I put them in the back of the pickup and dropped them off at a local castle/country park where they already had some.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 11 May 2016, 15:26

Today I have joined the self inflicted damage club  :angry:

Half asleep at just after 4am I clipped the frame of the garage door aperture with my alloy wheel.

Me who is normally super careful with my wheels is now a very unhappy bunny. (http://i1147.photobucket.com/albums/o560/Exonian22/Mobile%20Uploads/C441B613-C1E0-467D-B1BD-E4AD6538F76C.jpg) (http://s1147.photobucket.com/user/Exonian22/media/Mobile%20Uploads/C441B613-C1E0-467D-B1BD-E4AD6538F76C.jpg.html)

It looks worse in the flesh as the contrast between grey wheel and silver alloy is much more noticeable.
Grrrrrrrrrrr.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Eccie on 11 May 2016, 15:40

Quote from: Exonian on 11 May 2016, 15:26

Today I have joined the self inflicted damage club  :angry:

Half asleep at just after 4am I clipped the frame of the garage door aperture with my alloy wheel.

Me who is normally super careful with my wheels is now a very unhappy bunny. (http://i1147.photobucket.com/albums/o560/Exonian22/Mobile%20Uploads/C441B613-C1E0-467D-B1BD-E4AD6538F76C.jpg) (http://s1147.photobucket.com/user/Exonian22/media/Mobile%20Uploads/C441B613-C1E0-467D-B1BD-E4AD6538F76C.jpg.html)

It looks worse in the flesh as the contrast between grey wheel and silver alloy is much more noticeable.
Grrrrrrrrrrr.

Thats bad luck, your wing must have been bloody close to the frame also :shocked:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 11 May 2016, 16:13

Quote from: Eccie on 11 May 2016, 15:40

Quote from: Exonian on 11 May 2016, 15:26

Today I have joined the self inflicted damage club  :angry:

Half asleep at just after 4am I clipped the frame of the garage door aperture with my alloy wheel.

Me who is normally super careful with my wheels is now a very unhappy bunny.

It looks worse in the flesh as the contrast between grey wheel and silver alloy is much more noticeable.
Grrrrrrrrrrr.

Thats bad luck, your wing must have been bloody close to the frame also :shocked:

That was my fear.
The car is pretty dirty right now and I can't see any bodywork damage so I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
There's a sharp metal bracket that sticks out a bit which I think must be the culprit. The bolts go into the bracket when the door closes.
I must've been so busy concentrating on getting the mirrors through (as there's only an inch or so either side to play with) that I didn't realise I wasn't square with the frame as the wheels went through.
I'm really cross with myself!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Eccie on 11 May 2016, 16:34

It's easily done at 4am in the morning, don't beat yourself up, drink more coffee and make sure you put that wheel on the front passenger side, thats the one your most likely to kerb when parking out and about - then it would make a refurb worth while, for the time being I'd just touch it up with a bit of clear lacquer.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 11 May 2016, 16:37

I think I've got some Atlas Grey touch up off an old mk2 GTI somewhere (assuming it's not dried up in the pot). That will hopefully be a reasonable match.
Thankfully it is the NSF tyre already, that'll save me having to dig my rusty trolley-Jack out!  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 11 May 2016, 16:44

Quote from: Exonian on 11 May 2016, 15:26

Today I have joined the self inflicted damage club  :angry:

Half asleep at just after 4am I clipped the frame of the garage door aperture with my alloy wheel.

Me who is normally super careful with my wheels is now a very unhappy bunny. (http://i1147.photobucket.com/albums/o560/Exonian22/Mobile%20Uploads/C441B613-C1E0-467D-B1BD-E4AD6538F76C.jpg) (http://s1147.photobucket.com/user/Exonian22/media/Mobile%20Uploads/C441B613-C1E0-467D-B1BD-E4AD6538F76C.jpg.html)

It looks worse in the flesh as the contrast between grey wheel and silver alloy is much more noticeable.
Grrrrrrrrrrr.

NOOO!  :cry:

Feel for you Mr Ex.  But easily repairable by a good reputable diamond cut rerfuber.

Self inflicted damage club bad enough but hope you don't join the 'inflicted by other brainless t***s club.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Eccie on 11 May 2016, 16:48

You could always lend the car to your wife - then tell her you spotted some damage - you never know she may try to make it up to you.... :kiss:

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 11 May 2016, 16:56

It's dark grey paint Ms B, the polished wheels came off the car ASAP when I got it.
I'll try and touch it in myself or get a smart repair at worst.

@ Eccie, last time my wife kerbed a wheel, thankfully on my old runabout which was in really good condition back then, she arrived home in tears knowing how precious I am about such things! Mind you it was kerbed good and proper.
I was ok about that but less impressed when she reversed into my car several years later  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 11 May 2016, 16:59

Exonian - I feel your pain. Managed to take a chunk out of one of my BBS SRs the other day. Thankfully the same one as the wife kerbed a while ago, so not got 2 to refurb! £60 from a local wheel refurbers who assure me they can match the paint and the satin finish.

In other news, refitted my tuning box  :smiley: and also fitted an insert to stiffen up the bush on the dogbone mount - it's added a very slight amount of NVH but has definitely reduced the tramping  :smiley: :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 11 May 2016, 17:15

Quote from: Exonian on 11 May 2016, 16:56

It's dark grey paint Ms B, the polished wheels came off the car ASAP when I got it.
I'll try and touch it in myself or get a smart repair at worst.

So it is!  Wasn't thinking or looking properly, lol.  Should be easy to disguise then with a bit of paint.  :smiley:  At least its the NSF one although hopefully no further damage will occur but that one's always the danger wheel!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 11 May 2016, 17:51

Quote from: Gnasher on 11 May 2016, 16:59

Exonian - I feel your pain. Managed to take a chunk out of one of my BBS SRs the other day. Thankfully the same one as the wife kerbed a while ago, so not got 2 to refurb! £60 from a local wheel refurbers who assure me they can match the paint and the satin finish.

In other news, refitted my tuning box  :smiley: and also fitted an insert to stiffen up the bush on the dogbone mount - it's added a very slight amount of NVH but has definitely reduced the tramping  :smiley: :smiley:

£60 is a very good price.
I think it's over £100 locally to me, although they are good they're not cheap!

Funnily enough I didn't get tramping with my GTI, nor on my friends company car (non PP) GTI even with tuning box fitted. I either got masses of pure wheel spin or nothing at all.
I probably just never drove them hard enough!

Quote from: Booth11 on 11 May 2016, 17:15

Quote from: Exonian on 11 May 2016, 16:56

It's dark grey paint Ms B, the polished wheels came off the car ASAP when I got it.
I'll try and touch it in myself or get a smart repair at worst.

So it is!  Wasn't thinking or looking properly, lol.  Should be easy to disguise then with a bit of paint.  :smiley:  At least its the NSF one although hopefully no further damage will occur but that one's always the danger wheel!

The first scratch (or kerbing) is always the worst!
At least I've got two other sets to fall back on if I get too depressed about it  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 11 May 2016, 17:54

Andy I feel your pain. Nothing worse than hearing that noise of the wheel hitting something.
You might be lucky since it looks entirely on the angled lip so should be reasonably easy to disguise.
I might be inclined to rub with 3000 grit on the edges first.
The only problem is you know where it is so it will always catch your eye

@Eccie   :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 11 May 2016, 18:24

Bad luck Exonian, but better the wheel than the wing. Doesn't look too bad. Just don't bother to clean the wheels, it'll soon disappear under some brake dust!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 11 May 2016, 18:44

Quote from: Eccie on 11 May 2016, 16:48

You could always lend the car your wife - then tell her you spotted some damage - you never know she may try to make it up to you.... :kiss:

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Is that some elbow length pink nitrile glove she's wearing?  He must be in for the full deluxe treatment.  :wink: :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dave7268 on 11 May 2016, 18:58

Quote from: Gnasher on 11 May 2016, 16:59

and also fitted an insert to stiffen up the bush on the dogbone mount - it's added a very slight amount of NVH but has definitely reduced the tramping  :smiley: :smiley:

NVH  - just how much has been added and where from as was thinking about doing this myself?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Eccie on 11 May 2016, 19:26

Quote from: Booth11 on 11 May 2016, 18:44

Quote from: Eccie on 11 May 2016, 16:48

You could always lend the car to your wife - then tell her you spotted some damage - you never know she may try to make it up to you.... :kiss:

(http://i597.photobucket.com/albums/tt60/gpe/LipService_zpsfwbcj4ef.jpg) (http://s597.photobucket.com/user/gpe/media/LipService_zpsfwbcj4ef.jpg.html)

Is that some elbow length pink nitrile glove she's wearing?  He must be in for the full deluxe treatment.  :wink: :grin:

I think she was just detailing her car when her husband came home

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 11 May 2016, 20:30

^^^
 :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 12 May 2016, 05:23

Quote from: Watts on 11 May 2016, 18:24

Bad luck Exonian, but better the wheel than the wing. Doesn't look too bad. Just don't bother to clean the wheels, it'll soon disappear under some brake dust!

Thanks Watts.

& I quite agree, brake dust is the answer and after taking the car out its looking less obvious already!

I was very relieved when I confirmed the wing was unscathed.
Still depressed but relieved none the less!

The rate we've all been picking up damage lately I'm almost scared to go near the car.

Quote from: p3asa on 11 May 2016, 17:54

Andy I feel your pain. Nothing worse than hearing that noise of the wheel hitting something.
You might be lucky since it looks entirely on the angled lip so should be reasonably easy to disguise.
I might be inclined to rub with 3000 grit on the edges first.
The only problem is you know where it is so it will always catch your eye

@Eccie   :grin:

Thanks Steve.

Yes, when I was inspecting the "wound" my mind went towards a bit of wet and dry plus a check through of my old stocks of touch up paints to see if I still have any greys.
Atlas Grey or Steel Grey might do the trick.
If it annoys me too much I'll have to get it refurbed but I'll see what I can do first.
Knowing me I'll end up making it worse when I rub it down and no doubt slip!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: AndyG on 12 May 2016, 11:13

I've joined this club that nobody wants to be a member of
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Just spotted this don't know how it occurred.Right on the bloody crease and all.
I've arranged to see the dent man Saturday.Grrrrrrr!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Eccie on 12 May 2016, 11:42

Bloody hell not another this is contagious  :cry: - that looks like it'll come out quite easily (fingers crossed)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 12 May 2016, 11:51

Quote from: dave7268 on 11 May 2016, 18:58

Quote from: Gnasher on 11 May 2016, 16:59

and also fitted an insert to stiffen up the bush on the dogbone mount - it's added a very slight amount of NVH but has definitely reduced the tramping  :smiley: :smiley:

NVH  - just how much has been added and where from as was thinking about doing this myself?

You can definitely feel it through the pedals slightly and it is very slightly louder in the car, but the change really is miminal. You might get slightly different results as I've got a Milltek Cat back fitted.

It's less annoying than the fake sound actuator though lol.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 12 May 2016, 12:38

Quote from: AndyG on 12 May 2016, 11:13

I've joined this club that nobody wants to be a member of
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Just spotted this don't know how it occurred.Right on the bloody crease and all.
I've arranged to see the dent man Saturday.Grrrrrrr!

Oh no Andy, really sorry to see. Always on the bloody crease  :cry:  It's crazy the damage going on.

Hope it can be sorted ok, no paint missing so straight forward PDR hopefully.  Let us know how you get on.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 12 May 2016, 13:26

A decent PDR man should get that out no bother. Its just the hassle it causes.
Good luck.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 12 May 2016, 13:47

Quote from: AndyG on 12 May 2016, 11:13

I've joined this club that nobody wants to be a member of

Just spotted this don't know how it occurred.Right on the bloody crease and all.
I've arranged to see the dent man Saturday.Grrrrrrr!

Aaaaaarrrgh! Not another one damaged :-(

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: AndyG on 12 May 2016, 14:56

I wouldn't care but we have an 09 plate 1.4 golf that gets parked any place convenient and not a scratch on it.
The dent guy I use is good so if it can be sorted he'll do it.Will post pics after sorted.Cheers.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dave7268 on 12 May 2016, 16:41

Quote from: dave7268 on 11 May 2016, 18:58

Quote from: Gnasher on 11 May 2016, 16:59

NVH  - just how much has been added and where from as was thinking about doing this myself?

You can definitely feel it through the pedals slightly and it is very slightly louder in the car, but the change really is miminal. You might get slightly different results as I've got a Milltek Cat back fitted.

It's less annoying than the fake sound actuator though lol.

Ha, turned that sound actuator off as soon as I knew how to - couldn't stand that fake sound at all.

If it is not too bad then I think I will give it a try and see how it goes - not got a cat back fitted though that is a plan for the future when funds allow. Cheers  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 12 May 2016, 21:33

I was going to get mine out of its cave tomorrow to give it a wash and a play but seeing all the damage that has recently happened and seeing as it is Friday the 13th... I may give it a miss  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 12 May 2016, 21:46

Quote from: JB GTI on 12 May 2016, 21:33

I was going to get mine out of its cave tomorrow to give it a wash and a play but seeing all the damage that has recently happened and seeing as it is Friday the 13th... I may give it a miss  :whistle:

Oh sh!t, I forgot it was Fri 13th tomorrow.  Not normally superstitious but in the current climate???  I'm dreading the school run in the morning now.  :sad:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Eccie on 12 May 2016, 22:02

Booth11 - My wife says I'm very superstitious, but I don't agree - it's like all that nonsense with astrology, I just don't believe- I'm a Virgo and they're naturally very sceptical  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 12 May 2016, 23:01

Oh, forgot to mention, I found a nice little ding in the drivers door today.
Interestingly that's the side that's normally parked with no vehicle next to it!  :rolleyes:
It's only small and could've been there a little while as it's generally dark when I use the car.
Grrrrrr

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 12 May 2016, 23:52

A few pictures taken at Curborough yesterday, car was woeful on Cup 2s in the wet, I was woeful in the dry

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 13 May 2016, 00:20

Quote from: Exonian on 12 May 2016, 23:01

Oh, forgot to mention, I found a nice little ding in the drivers door today.
Interestingly that's the side that's normally parked with no vehicle next to it!  :rolleyes:
It's only small and could've been there a little while as it's generally dark when I use the car.
Grrrrrr

Oh dear.  :rolleyes:

Quote from: Eccie on 12 May 2016, 22:02

Booth11 - My wife says I'm very superstitious, but I don't agree - it's like all that nonsense with astrology, I just don't believe- I'm a Virgo and they're naturally very sceptical  :grin:

Oh dear.  :cry:

Maybe we should all just lock our cars away tomorrow until it's over as this is fast becoming the thread of doom!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 13 May 2016, 00:20

Quote from: wigit on 12 May 2016, 23:52

A few pictures taken at Curborough yesterday, car was woeful on Cup 2s in the wet, I was woeful in the dry

(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/wigit71/RUR/13230725_10156906012905228_581542919_o_zpsqr7rgzbm.jpg)

(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/wigit71/RUR/13199267_10156906016375228_165796589_o_zpshez4qfgv.jpg)

Well it sure looks good.   :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 13 May 2016, 05:25

^^^ well I sure agree with that.

What happened with your REVO wheels wigit? I've not seen a shot of your car with them on, or did you decide against them in the end?

Quote from: Booth11 on 13 May 2016, 00:20

Maybe we should all just lock our cars away tomorrow until it's over as this is fast becoming the thread of doom!

I'm going to take you up on that.
I've just shoved the car in the garage, hopefully without damaging it again, and am now going to bed.
Someone give me a shout once it's Saturday morning when it's safe to re-emerge!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 13 May 2016, 08:21

Quote from: Booth11 on 12 May 2016, 21:46

Oh sh!t, I forgot it was Fri 13th tomorrow.  Not normally superstitious but in the current climate???  I'm dreading the school run in the morning now.  :sad:

I wouldn't worry. These things come in threes. You'll had your quota.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 13 May 2016, 08:23

Can everyone stop posting damaged Mk7s in here please; I'm already bad enough when I park my car in public but this thread is making me even worse!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 13 May 2016, 08:36

Quote from: Exonian on 12 May 2016, 23:01

Oh, forgot to mention, I found a nice little ding in the drivers door today.
Interestingly that's the side that's normally parked with no vehicle next to it!  :rolleyes:
It's only small and could've been there a little while as it's generally dark when I use the car.
Grrrrrr

As Bec said, it's now the thread of doom.

Andy you just didn't want to feel left out  :laugh:  Hope you get it sorted soon.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 13 May 2016, 08:53

Quote from: dubber36 on 13 May 2016, 08:21

Quote from: Booth11 on 12 May 2016, 21:46

Oh sh!t, I forgot it was Fri 13th tomorrow.  Not normally superstitious but in the current climate???  I'm dreading the school run in the morning now.  :sad:

I wouldn't worry. These things come in threes. You'll had your quota.

Yes I've (hopefully) had my quota, so that's reassuring for me, but terrifying for the others who are on 1st or 2nd strike!  :sad:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 13 May 2016, 09:28

Quote from: Exonian on 13 May 2016, 05:25

^^^ well I sure agree with that.

What happened with your REVO wheels wigit? I've not seen a shot of your car with them on, or did you decide against them in the end?

Given it is going later in the year I have not bought them, the Estate is staying stock with the exception of playtime when I will shove a set of sticky tyres on.

I have a set of DMAC tyres that are A rated in the wet track tyres which catch on the front due to the car being lowered and the brakes so fancy putting those on the wagon for a bit of sport

Cup 2s were dire in the wet on a rubbered track, I was nowhere in the wet, Eibach springs have just made it a better road car as I can now drive B roads where the car scores

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JamesR27 on 13 May 2016, 14:18

Quote from: Booth11 on 13 May 2016, 08:53

Quote from: dubber36 on 13 May 2016, 08:21

Quote from: Booth11 on 12 May 2016, 21:46

Oh sh!t, I forgot it was Fri 13th tomorrow.  Not normally superstitious but in the current climate???  I'm dreading the school run in the morning now.  :sad:

I wouldn't worry. These things come in threes. You'll had your quota.

Yes I've (hopefully) had my quota, so that's reassuring for me, but terrifying for the others who are on 1st or 2nd strike!  :sad:

Mines well hidden in the garage and not coming out today.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 13 May 2016, 15:14

Quote from: JamesR27 on 13 May 2016, 14:18

Quote from: Booth11 on 13 May 2016, 08:53

Quote from: dubber36 on 13 May 2016, 08:21

Quote from: Booth11 on 12 May 2016, 21:46

Oh sh!t, I forgot it was Fri 13th tomorrow.  Not normally superstitious but in the current climate???  I'm dreading the school run in the morning now.  :sad:

I wouldn't worry. These things come in threes. You'll had your quota.

Yes I've (hopefully) had my quota, so that's reassuring for me, but terrifying for the others who are on 1st or 2nd strike!  :sad:

Mines well hidden in the garage and not coming out today.

You are a very wise man.  Mine, on the other hand is parked as carefully as can be, but still in great danger, on the dreaded public road, whilst I pick my kid up from school!   :undecided:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 13 May 2016, 16:54

Quote from: p3asa on 13 May 2016, 08:36

Quote from: Exonian on 12 May 2016, 23:01

Oh, forgot to mention, I found a nice little ding in the drivers door today.
Interestingly that's the side that's normally parked with no vehicle next to it!  :rolleyes:
It's only small and could've been there a little while as it's generally dark when I use the car.
Grrrrrr

As Bec said, it's now the thread of doom.

Andy you just didn't want to feel left out  :laugh:  Hope you get it sorted soon.

I feel much better now I'm part of the 'damaged goods' club!
I don't think I'll bother with the door dint as it's very small and doesn't really show on the white except from one or two angles. Mind you now I know it's there I keep looking at it.


So, today I've done nothing to my mk7. As stated earlier it's staying under cover until at least 00:01 on Saturday! Unless the garage roof falls in or I hit the shelving in the dark earlier when I parked it up at 4am or something... :roll eyes:

Quote from: wigit on 13 May 2016, 09:28

Quote from: Exonian on 13 May 2016, 05:25

^^^ well I sure agree with that.

What happened with your REVO wheels wigit? I've not seen a shot of your car with them on, or did you decide against them in the end?

Given it is going later in the year I have not bought them, the Estate is staying stock with the exception of playtime when I will shove a set of sticky tyres on.

I have a set of DMAC tyres that are A rated in the wet track tyres which catch on the front due to the car being lowered and the brakes so fancy putting those on the wagon for a bit of sport

Cup 2s were dire in the wet on a rubbered track, I was nowhere in the wet, Eibach springs have just made it a better road car as I can now drive B roads where the car scores

The standard looking R estate should get a few looks of amusement when that turns up for track days!  :grin:
And it'll probably surprise a few people with its capabilities too.

Did you get any ribbing for turning up at a track day in a 4wd car and having a bit of a 'mare?
I can remember bumbling along in my mate's old Audi 80 Sport many years ago watching the Rallyes go flying past on the Start straight at Castle Combe then  passing them as they all span on that tight right turn at the end of the straight!  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 13 May 2016, 18:33

Sorry to hear of your latest ding Exonian. Would it be worth trying a smart repair?

Got the last bit sorted today on my wing repair, a small area that needed a machine polish they missed the first time. They sorted it while I waited (I was in the car at the time!). Had a good chat, they were all fans of the GTI!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 13 May 2016, 19:00

Finally got round to ordering some Sparco wheel spacers as recommended by Exonian :wink:
Should be here early next week so that's something to look forward to :smiley:
Note to self....... 'stop spending money on your car!!'

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jimble on 13 May 2016, 21:34

Agreed to trade it against a new Tiguan... :cry: not even an r line, it's an SEL!! :rolleyes:

The Golf has basically been my wifes car and family ferry since an issue with my wifes car forced a sale and ever since we had an attemped theft of the R my wife has been a bit "twitchy" , her works car park is quite remote so would prefer something a little less flashy?? Lols..

So in an effort to keep her happy the GTI is going, got a decent deal so not all bad and i'm sure it'll be a lovely car, i've been looking at runarounds for me!? Mk2 GTI or mini coopers are looking ok?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTI_Ant on 13 May 2016, 21:45

Last MKIIs are 25 years old now mate - take care. what abt a possibly high mileage but well looked after mkv?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 13 May 2016, 23:23

Quote from: Jimble on 13 May 2016, 21:34

Agreed to trade it against a new Tiguan... :cry: not even an r line, it's an SEL!! :rolleyes:

The Golf has basically been my wifes car and family ferry since an issue with my wifes car forced a sale and ever since we had an attemped theft of the R my wife has been a bit "twitchy" , her works car park is quite remote so would prefer something a little less flashy?? Lols..

So in an effort to keep her happy the GTI is going, got a decent deal so not all bad and i'm sure it'll be a lovely car, i've been looking at runarounds for me!? Mk2 GTI or mini coopers are looking ok?

Get a JCW Jimble. Great little cars!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 13 May 2016, 23:34

Ordered a footrest from those oriental chaps.
Also ordered 5 Litres of Millers additive at Wilkodirect since its 20% off this weekend.
I've also been searching for a key pouch, one without the slot for the pop out key. Closest I could find was one for a Touareg.
I might give it a try.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jimble on 14 May 2016, 00:08

Quote from: CraigW on 13 May 2016, 23:23

Quote from: Jimble on 13 May 2016, 21:34

Agreed to trade it against a new Tiguan... :cry: not even an r line, it's an SEL!! :rolleyes:

The Golf has basically been my wifes car and family ferry since an issue with my wifes car forced a sale and ever since we had an attemped theft of the R my wife has been a bit "twitchy" , her works car park is quite remote so would prefer something a little less flashy?? Lols..

So in an effort to keep her happy the GTI is going, got a decent deal so not all bad and i'm sure it'll be a lovely car, i've been looking at runarounds for me!? Mk2 GTI or mini coopers are looking ok?

Get a JCW Jimble. Great little cars!!

Oh mate! I'd love one but i reckon about £5k is going to be my max budget for a runaround tbh, so a highish mileage cooper S would be the best i could do, or a cooper and a bit of tinkering, i've never driven a mini i've only sat in them so may be a non starter, i really would love to have a classic vw, i'd like a mk5 i doubt i'd find something i'd be happy with within my budget?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 14 May 2016, 05:46

Quote from: Watts on 13 May 2016, 18:33

Sorry to hear of your latest ding Exonian. Would it be worth trying a smart repair?

Got the last bit sorted today on my wing repair, a small area that needed a machine polish they missed the first time. They sorted it while I waited (I was in the car at the time!). Had a good chat, they were all fans of the GTI!

The ding is really small and white being non reflective seems to disguise it well. I've been given the number of a good PDR guy but I'm going to wait a while to see how much it bothers me as I have this sinking feeling that as soon as I get it sorted I'll get another careless git parked next to me. I've a suspicion it's my next door neighbour as they're really careless with their car.

Good to hear yours is finally sorted 100%.
Wrap it in cotton wool now!

Quote from: kalimon on 13 May 2016, 19:00

Finally got round to ordering some Sparco wheel spacers as recommended by Exonian :wink:
Should be here early next week so that's something to look forward to :smiley:
Note to self....... 'stop spending money on your car!!'

Good shout Andy.
You'll be surprised how much better the car looks with them on.

@Jimble: the new Tiguans look really good and the high up driving position will be much appreciated by Mrs Jimble I reckon. Lots of ladies seem to like that type of car.
There are a lot of mk2 GTIs about that are pretty rubbish but still commanding big bucks. It's not a great time to buy one unless you can track a mint one down via a forum or at a VW show.
I have a friend that collects SEAT Ibiza GTIs as they're quite cheap still and drive really well, plus they are really easy to maintain. There aren't many good ones of those left now either though. Many succumbed to rusty arches as they were made of mk3 Golf GTI metal. However if you can find a good one they're great as they're built like tanks. Much more solid than the facelifed mk3 Ibiza 1.8t's.
I'm a big Mini Cooper S fan too but they can be pricey to run if you get problems.

I wonder what this one is like in the flesh http://www.vwroc.com/forums/topic/13742-25-years-difference/

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 14 May 2016, 10:50

Quote from: Jimble on 13 May 2016, 21:34

Agreed to trade it against a new Tiguan... :cry: not even an r line, it's an SEL!! :rolleyes:

The Golf has basically been my wifes car and family ferry since an issue with my wifes car forced a sale and ever since we had an attemped theft of the R my wife has been a bit "twitchy" , her works car park is quite remote so would prefer something a little less flashy?? Lols..

So in an effort to keep her happy the GTI is going, got a decent deal so not all bad and i'm sure it'll be a lovely car, i've been looking at runarounds for me!? Mk2 GTI or mini coopers are looking ok?

Have you actually seen one in the flesh yet ??
I am starting to get a twitch over a R Line Tiguan with a few choice extras   :huh: :shocked:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: AndyG on 14 May 2016, 11:39

(http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o539/andypgill/67030C2B-B8B4-4DB1-BC58-D6C5C39A4D94_zpsjwxlevhp.jpg) (http://s1146.photobucket.com/user/andypgill/media/67030C2B-B8B4-4DB1-BC58-D6C5C39A4D94_zpsjwxlevhp.jpg.html)
Dent gone now.£60.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 14 May 2016, 11:57

That looks better AndyG  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: AndyG on 14 May 2016, 12:35

Thanks,a tiny bit of the paint is worn rather than scratched.I'll see how I feel about it in a couple of weeks but it's not really noticeable.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 14 May 2016, 12:39

Quote from: AndyG on 14 May 2016, 12:35

Thanks,a tiny bit of the paint is worn rather than scratched.I'll see how I feel about it in a couple of weeks but it's not really noticeable.

Train yourself not to go looking for it every time you approach the car and you'll be fine!!  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jimble on 14 May 2016, 13:24

Quote from: JB GTI on 14 May 2016, 10:50

Quote from: Jimble on 13 May 2016, 21:34

Agreed to trade it against a new Tiguan... :'( not even an r line, it's an SEL!! ::)

The Golf has basically been my wifes car and family ferry since an issue with my wifes car forced a sale and ever since we had an attemped theft of the R my wife has been a bit "twitchy" , her works car park is quite remote so would prefer something a little less flashy?? Lols..

So in an effort to keep her happy the GTI is going, got a decent deal so not all bad and i'm sure it'll be a lovely car, i've been looking at runarounds for me!? Mk2 GTI or mini coopers are looking ok?

Have you actually seen one in the flesh yet ??
I am starting to get a twitch over a R Line Tiguan with a few choice extras   ??? :o

I haven't, the first demos are supposed to be in dealerships this month so keep your eyes peeled, i would've loved an R-line tbh but it's not going to be my car for the most part.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 14 May 2016, 13:40

@AndyG- looks all better.   Must get my bits and pieces sorted but life keeps getting in the way!

@Mr Ex - sorry to hear about your door ding.  I hate door dings more than anything even if they are small, because you know they are there. Mine is the first thing I notice every time I approach the car.

@Jimble - sad to hear your GTI is departing but sure the new Tiguan is a worthy replacement.

Anyway, car managed to get through Fri 13th unscathed so celebrated by giving the tyres a top up of air.  Yes, I know how to live.  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: AndyG on 14 May 2016, 13:57

Thanks Rebecca,I was up early to go see the dent master,they really are like magicians.You must get yours sorted.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 14 May 2016, 14:09

Quote from: AndyG on 14 May 2016, 13:57

Thanks Rebecca,I was up early to go see the dent master,they really are like magicians.You must get yours sorted.

I know. I'm taking it to a couple bodyshops in my lunch hours next week for the door ding/chip and the wheel arch scuff to be assessed. But I also want to get the opinion of a PDR and smart repairer, see if they can sort it rather than full on bodyshop  job, but am struggling to find somewhere recommended.  The one I was going to go to (whose work I have seen on friends cars) is no longer taking on any more jobs atm???  There's the local chipsaway but I have little confidence in them.  I much prefer to go somewhere I know has good credentials.  In the past I've been lucky and not really needed the services of a PDR. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 14 May 2016, 14:25

I appreciate it may be the wrong part of Kent for you, but I can recommend Dent rewind near Tunbridge Wells, having successfully used them before (no affiliation).

http://www.dentrewind.com/page5.html

I have used a guy who is literally a magician, he is now almost exclusively trade these days, so Dent rewind are more accessible.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 14 May 2016, 14:30

Quote from: clubsport on 14 May 2016, 14:25

I appreciate it may be the wrong part of Kent for you, but I can recommend Dent rewind near Tunbridge Wells, having successfully used them before (no affiliation).

http://www.dentrewind.com/page5.html

I have used a guy who is literally a magician, he is now almost exclusively trade these days, so Dent rewind are more accessible.

Thanks for that info and link, really  appreciate your help.  :smiley:  TW is a bit of a pain to get to from Canterbury but good to know if I have to go a little further afield.

Dent Direct was where I was going to take it to be looked at but they are only doing trade work now.  Going to try East Kent Autimotive which is located next door to my goto bodyshop AB Crush Panelcraft, so I can drop in and see both at same time next week.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 14 May 2016, 15:03

Quote from: Jimble on 14 May 2016, 13:24

Quote from: JB GTI on 14 May 2016, 10:50

Quote from: Jimble on 13 May 2016, 21:34

Agreed to trade it against a new Tiguan... :'( not even an r line, it's an SEL!! ::)

The Golf has basically been my wifes car and family ferry since an issue with my wifes car forced a sale and ever since we had an attemped theft of the R my wife has been a bit "twitchy" , her works car park is quite remote so would prefer something a little less flashy?? Lols..

So in an effort to keep her happy the GTI is going, got a decent deal so not all bad and i'm sure it'll be a lovely car, i've been looking at runarounds for me!? Mk2 GTI or mini coopers are looking ok?

Have you actually seen one in the flesh yet ??
I am starting to get a twitch over a R Line Tiguan with a few choice extras   ??? :o

I haven't, the first demos are supposed to be in dealerships this month so keep your eyes peeled, i would've loved an R-line tbh but it's not going to be my car for the most part.

Already got my salesman primed to give me a call when theirs arrive. They should be getting three cars. A SE, SE Nav which they are putting on the road and a R Line which will I assume be their showroom car.
Can't be long to wait now  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 15 May 2016, 12:51

Finally swapped the tyres over on the wife's and took it for a workout, she could here me across the fields :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jackie Treehorn on 15 May 2016, 15:11

B road hooning now the tyres have settled in

(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g271/emmber2429/P1020584_zpso7hewlkk.jpg) (http://s58.photobucket.com/user/emmber2429/media/P1020584_zpso7hewlkk.jpg.html)
(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g271/emmber2429/P1020581_zpshoslfb46.jpg) (http://s58.photobucket.com/user/emmber2429/media/P1020581_zpshoslfb46.jpg.html)
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(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g271/emmber2429/P1020585_zpsa3atrfej.jpg) (http://s58.photobucket.com/user/emmber2429/media/P1020585_zpsa3atrfej.jpg.html)
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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 15 May 2016, 15:33

Nice!
The wheels really suit the car :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 15 May 2016, 16:27

@Jackie Treehorn - looks gorgeous - love the wheels and the body colour.  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 15 May 2016, 16:27

Washed and waxed

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gazmondo35 on 15 May 2016, 16:56

Nicely dialled in booth,what product are you using tail pipes.I find trying to remove the soot build up on the inner edges to be nearly impossible.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 15 May 2016, 17:08

Quote from: gazmondo35 on 15 May 2016, 16:56

Nicely dialled in booth,what product are you using tail pipes.I find trying to remove the soot build up on the inner edges to be nearly impossible.

Cheers.  I use Mothers Mag and Aluminium polish on my tailpipes. 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mothers-Mag-Aluminium-Polish-5oz/dp/B00068GEJM?ie=UTF8&*Version*=1&*entries*=0

I find the key is to keep on top of the soot and it comes off easily at every wash.  I always give the tailpipes a spray with Bilberry Wheel Cleaner whilst my snow foam is dwelling and then I use a big wheel woollie to loosen the carbon.  Then a quick buff up with the Mothers at the end.  If you are having trouble removing the soot, then use some very fine grade 0000 steel wool and some metal polish but only use it around the inner edges because it can scratch and dull the chrome.  But you can really work Mothers into the metal and with a bit of elbow grease it removes even baked on carbon.  I highly recommend it.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jackie Treehorn on 15 May 2016, 18:18

Quote from: Booth11 on 15 May 2016, 16:27

Washed and waxed

(http://s32.postimg.org/hqj6dmayd/image.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/6qxz20kj5/full/)

(http://s32.postimg.org/we4futnud/image.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/eo2r9sa9d/full/)

Amazing pics as always.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 15 May 2016, 18:25

Jackie and Booth, both looking fantastic and great pictures!

Gave mine a quick wash, dry and QD plus re-waxed the driver's door after it was machine polished on Friday.

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/GTI%202%20003_zps9welrawo.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/GTI%202%20003_zps9welrawo.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gazmondo35 on 15 May 2016, 19:36

Quote from: Booth11 on 15 May 2016, 17:08

Quote from: gazmondo35 on 15 May 2016, 16:56

Nicely dialled in booth,what product are you using tail pipes.I find trying to remove the soot build up on the inner edges to be nearly impossible.

Cheers.  I use Mothers Mag and Aluminium polish on my tailpipes. 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mothers-Mag-Aluminium-Polish-5oz/dp/B00068GEJM?ie=UTF8&*Version*=1&*entries*=0

Cheers, that's some good advice,will give it a go next weekend , although not looking forward to all the stupid jokes from my neighbours that will come from cleaning my pipes.



I find the key is to keep on top of the soot and it comes off easily at every wash.  I always give the tailpipes a spray with Bilberry Wheel Cleaner whilst my snow foam is dwelling and then I use a big wheel woollie to loosen the carbon.  Then a quick buff up with the Mothers at the end.  If you are having trouble removing the soot, then use some very fine grade 0000 steel wool and some metal polish but only use it around the inner edges because it can scratch and dull the chrome.  But you can really work Mothers into the metal and with a bit of elbow grease it removes even baked on carbon.  I highly recommend it.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 18 May 2016, 16:11

I think I can just about type on this thread after being dazzled by some of those rather shiny detailed Golfs  :cool:
Excellent work people!

Today I did a bit of 'driver education' with my MK7.

5am.
Empty dual carriageway.
Traffic lights that kept changing (despite it being very early and there were absolutely no other cars on the road).
Very wet roads.
4WD.


Need I say more?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snooze on 18 May 2016, 19:11

Got my quote from the bodyshop to fix the damage to my rear arch and polish alloy wheel. £402!!!  :sick: Looks like I won't be getting it fixed after all  :cry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 18 May 2016, 20:46

Oh dear Snooze, that's a shame. What happened? (There's been so many dings lately that it's tricky to remember them all so apologies if you have already posted.)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 18 May 2016, 21:47

Quote from: Snooze on 18 May 2016, 19:11

Got my quote from the bodyshop to fix the damage to my rear arch and polish alloy wheel. £402!!!  :sick: Looks like I won't be getting it fixed after all  :cry:

Sorry to hear that Snooze. :sad:

Getting my door ding/chip and bumper scuff looked at this Friday.  Am expecting the quote to be pricy!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 18 May 2016, 21:49

Run of bad luck continues.....

I blame Simon (dubber36) who said I'd had my three bits of bad luck and that was my quota. Seems 4 is the new 3!

Should be repairable - taking it down to the tyre place first thing in the morning.  At least I know the low tyre pressure warning system works.

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 18 May 2016, 22:14

Quote from: Booth11 on 18 May 2016, 21:49

Run of bad luck continues.....
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160518/93003a8093013838582ae6736235b44f.jpg)

Thats just pants

I am having similar bad luck, i love the car but had far too much misfortune and may go earlier the planned

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 19 May 2016, 10:16

Quote from: wigit on 18 May 2016, 22:14

Quote from: Booth11 on 18 May 2016, 21:49

Run of bad luck continues.....

Thats just pants

I am having similar bad luck, i love the car but had far too much misfortune and may go earlier the planned

It's crap when stuff keeps happening isn't it?

But tyre repaired this morning, and Pret unscathed.  Phew!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 19 May 2016, 11:09

Quote from: Booth11 on 18 May 2016, 21:49

I blame Simon (dubber36) who said I'd had my three bits of bad luck and that was my quota. Seems 4 is the new 3!

You just had to go one better Bec  :rolleyes:  :grin:. At least it was easily sorted.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 19 May 2016, 12:14

Just a word to the wise ref chips etc loads of bids out there showing how it's done I picked up a chip just on roofline about 2" above the screen took it to my local chips
away expecting a near invisible repair as I have done to my other cars in the past but seeing as this was only 2wk old I thought I'd get it done professionally... How wrong I was I dropped the car off was asked for service book for paint code all good I thought but upon picking the car back up all they did was line the bottom of the ding the hole was still there I could see and feel the shoulders of the ding..
Explanation it's the best we can do apart from having the whole roof resprayed...
Note to self and all you out there don't use chipsaway unless you've ad work done before.
I'm going to tackle mine hopefully this weekend if the weather holds up..

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snooze on 19 May 2016, 13:27

Quote from: Snooze on 18 May 2016, 19:11

Got my quote from the bodyshop to fix the damage to my rear arch and polish alloy wheel. £402!!!  :sick: Looks like I won't be getting it fixed after all  :cry:

Gonna try a smart repair next.  Will also visit my local detailers to see if anything can be polished out.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 19 May 2016, 14:35

Quote from: Snooze on 19 May 2016, 13:27

Quote from: Snooze on 18 May 2016, 19:11

Got my quote from the bodyshop to fix the damage to my rear arch and polish alloy wheel. £402!!!  :sick: Looks like I won't be getting it fixed after all  :cry:

Gonna try a smart repair next.  Will also visit my local detailers to see if anything can be polished out.

Hope you get some good news.

Quote from: Booth11 on 19 May 2016, 10:16

Quote from: wigit on 18 May 2016, 22:14

Quote from: Booth11 on 18 May 2016, 21:49

Run of bad luck continues.....

Thats just pants

I am having similar bad luck, i love the car but had far too much misfortune and may go earlier the planned

It's crap when stuff keeps happening isn't it?

But tyre repaired this morning, and Pret unscathed.  Phew!

Well that's something at least! Hope Friday goes well.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 19 May 2016, 15:02

Quote from: gtiaps on 19 May 2016, 12:14

Just a word to the wise ref chips etc loads of bids out there showing how it's done I picked up a chip just on roofline about 2" above the screen took it to my local chips
away expecting a near invisible repair as I have done to my other cars in the past but seeing as this was only 2wk old I thought I'd get it done professionally... How wrong I was I dropped the car off was asked for service book for paint code all good I thought but upon picking the car back up all they did was line the bottom of the ding the hole was still there I could see and feel the shoulders of the ding..
Explanation it's the best we can do apart from having the whole roof resprayed...
Note to self and all you out there don't use chipsaway unless you've ad work done before.
I'm going to tackle mine hopefully this weekend if the weather holds up..

I won't use my local Chipsaway, after the assessed some repairs I needed to rear bumper of my mk6 GTI.  A couple crinkles in the plastic and some scuffs on lip of bumper.  Said it was a respray job (fair enough) but couldn't guatantee getting the crinkles out so probably just respray over them!!!

I took it to a local bodyshop who sorted crinkles out and resprayed. Perfect job and and £50 cheaper than Chipsaway!  Im

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 19 May 2016, 15:04

Quote from: dubber36 on 19 May 2016, 11:09

Quote from: Booth11 on 18 May 2016, 21:49

I blame Simon (dubber36) who said I'd had my three bits of bad luck and that was my quota. Seems 4 is the new 3!

You just had to go one better Bec  :rolleyes:  :grin:.

I didn't want to Simon, I really didn't.  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 19 May 2016, 15:05

Quote from: Snooze on 19 May 2016, 13:27

Quote from: Snooze on 18 May 2016, 19:11

Got my quote from the bodyshop to fix the damage to my rear arch and polish alloy wheel. £402!!!  :sick: Looks like I won't be getting it fixed after all  :cry:

Gonna try a smart repair next.  Will also visit my local detailers to see if anything can be polished out.

Good luck Snooze, hope it can be smart repaired at much less cost.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 19 May 2016, 15:06

Quote from: Watts on 19 May 2016, 14:35

Well that's something at least! Hope Friday goes well.

Cheers.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 19 May 2016, 16:03

My Sparco wheel spacers arrived from Italy today, hopefully I'll fit them tomorrow if it's a dry day.
Very impressed with the build quality, beautifully machined, and they look gorgeous as well!
They come supplied with all fixings so shouldn't be too hard to fit.
I'll take some photos of them and post them up for anyone who is remotely interested :rolleyes:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7750/27018230352_eb57a17fb2_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HavuzN) (https://flic.kr/p/HavuzN) 
[url=https://flic.kr/p/HavqUw](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7369/27018217982_a20967136e_k.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/) (https://flic.kr/p/HavqUw) 
[url=https://flic.kr/p/HcPazz](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7218/27044311431_3937c3653f_h.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/) (https://flic.kr/p/HcPazz) 
[url=https://flic.kr/p/GTBvjL](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7385/26838339580_6fa9bd4a94_k.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/) (https://flic.kr/p/GTBvjL)   (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 19 May 2016, 16:12

Quote from: kalimon on 19 May 2016, 16:03

My Sparco wheel spacers arrived from Italy today, hopefully I'll fit them tomorrow if it's a dry day.
Very impressed with the build quality, beautifully machined, and they look gorgeous as well!
They come supplied with all fixings so shouldn't be too hard to fit.
I'll take some photos of them and post them up for anyone who is remotely interested :rolleyes:

Waiting with bated breath.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 19 May 2016, 16:14

Quote from: Booth11 on 19 May 2016, 16:12

Quote from: kalimon on 19 May 2016, 16:03

My Sparco wheel spacers arrived from Italy today, hopefully I'll fit them tomorrow if it's a dry day.
Very impressed with the build quality, beautifully machined, and they look gorgeous as well!
They come supplied with all fixings so shouldn't be too hard to fit.
I'll take some photos of them and post them up for anyone who is remotely interested :rolleyes:

Waiting with bated breath.  :smiley:

I can imagine :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: cosmos on 19 May 2016, 16:26

Collected it  :smiley:

Will take some nice pics when it stops raining.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 19 May 2016, 16:43

Quote from: Booth11 on 19 May 2016, 15:02

Quote from: gtiaps on 19 May 2016, 12:14

Just a word to the wise ref chips etc loads of bids out there showing how it's done I picked up a chip just on roofline about 2" above the screen took it to my local chips
away expecting a near invisible repair as I have done to my other cars in the past but seeing as this was only 2wk old I thought I'd get it done professionally... How wrong I was I dropped the car off was asked for service book for paint code all good I thought but upon picking the car back up all they did was line the bottom of the ding the hole was still there I could see and feel the shoulders of the ding..
Explanation it's the best we can do apart from having the whole roof resprayed...
Note to self and all you out there don't use chipsaway unless you've ad work done before.
I'm going to tackle mine hopefully this weekend if the weather holds up..

I won't use my local Chipsaway, after the assessed some repairs I needed to rear bumper of my mk6 GTI.  A couple crinkles in the plastic and some scuffs on lip of bumper.  Said it was a respray job (fair enough) but couldn't guatantee getting the crinkles out so probably just respray over them!!!

I took it to a local bodyshop who sorted crinkles out and resprayed. Perfect job and and £50 cheaper than Chipsaway!  Im

Well done Booth very good price too but yeah believe me il never use chipsaway again totally useless.... :angry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 19 May 2016, 18:36

When I had my mk6 GTD, I got Chips Away for a quote to repair some minor damage on the leading edge of the front bumper at the bottom. They said they could paint it, but you'd still see the damage, which was no good to me; I wanted it perfect.

I went to a local firm in Norwich who undertake smart repairs, including plastic welding, which was required as part of the repair. They did an excellent job, the paint was a perfect colour match, and they charged less than Chips Away were going to charge for a half hearted attempt at a repair.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Talk-torque on 19 May 2016, 19:09

Quote from: kalimon on 19 May 2016, 16:03

My Sparco wheel spacers arrived from Italy today, hopefully I'll fit them tomorrow if it's a dry day.
Very impressed with the build quality, beautifully machined, and they look gorgeous as well!
They come supplied with all fixings so shouldn't be too hard to fit.
I'll take some photos of them and post them up for anyone who is remotely interested :rolleyes:

They look like a properly engineered kit, kalimon. Got a link to your supplier? What are you going to use for locking bolts?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 19 May 2016, 19:20

Quote from: Talk-torque on 19 May 2016, 19:09

Quote from: kalimon on 19 May 2016, 16:03

My Sparco wheel spacers arrived from Italy today, hopefully I'll fit them tomorrow if it's a dry day.
Very impressed with the build quality, beautifully machined, and they look gorgeous as well!
They come supplied with all fixings so shouldn't be too hard to fit.
I'll take some photos of them and post them up for anyone who is remotely interested :rolleyes:

They look like a properly engineered kit, kalimon. Got a link to your supplier? What are you going to use for locking bolts?
[/quote
I'll probably not bother with locking nuts for the time being.
Exonian put me onto these and I'd recommend them highly.
I'll post link when I get home unless Exonian gets there first.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snooze on 19 May 2016, 19:24

Quote from: gtiaps on 19 May 2016, 16:43

Quote from: Booth11 on 19 May 2016, 15:02

Quote from: gtiaps on 19 May 2016, 12:14

Just a word to the wise ref chips etc loads of bids out there showing how it's done I picked up a chip just on roofline about 2" above the screen took it to my local chips
away expecting a near invisible repair as I have done to my other cars in the past but seeing as this was only 2wk old I thought I'd get it done professionally... How wrong I was I dropped the car off was asked for service book for paint code all good I thought but upon picking the car back up all they did was line the bottom of the ding the hole was still there I could see and feel the shoulders of the ding..
Explanation it's the best we can do apart from having the whole roof resprayed...
Note to self and all you out there don't use chipsaway unless you've ad work done before.
I'm going to tackle mine hopefully this weekend if the weather holds up..

I won't use my local Chipsaway, after the assessed some repairs I needed to rear bumper of my mk6 GTI.  A couple crinkles in the plastic and some scuffs on lip of bumper.  Said it was a respray job (fair enough) but couldn't guatantee getting the crinkles out so probably just respray over them!!!

I took it to a local bodyshop who sorted crinkles out and resprayed. Perfect job and and £50 cheaper than Chipsaway!  Im

Well done Booth very good price too but yeah believe me il never use chipsaway again totally useless.... :angry:

Oh so I should steer clear of smart repair then? Was gonna get a quote from these guys: http://www.smartpaintnewbury.co.uk

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snooze on 19 May 2016, 19:26

Quote from: kalimon on 19 May 2016, 16:03

My Sparco wheel spacers arrived from Italy today, hopefully I'll fit them tomorrow if it's a dry day.
Very impressed with the build quality, beautifully machined, and they look gorgeous as well!
They come supplied with all fixings so shouldn't be too hard to fit.
I'll take some photos of them and post them up for anyone who is remotely interested :rolleyes:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7750/27018230352_eb57a17fb2_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HavuzN) (https://flic.kr/p/HavuzN) 
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[url=https://flic.kr/p/GTBvjL](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7385/26838339580_6fa9bd4a94_k.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/) (https://flic.kr/p/GTBvjL) 
 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/)

Can't wait to see the results! Been considering spacers off and on for a while.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 19 May 2016, 19:49

I'm also looking forward to seeing the results of the spacers...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 19 May 2016, 20:02

Quote from: kalimon on 19 May 2016, 16:03

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 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/)

They look far too good to be mounted on a car. They are a piece of beauty  :grin:
Spacers are definitely on my list of to do's. Although I was put off slightly by this educational video.
https://youtu.be/hWijfooeSyU?list=PLE067A7397E1AF108
Can anyone counter this by saying they will be absolutely fine, in order to talk me into them  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 19 May 2016, 20:29

Quote from: Talk-torque on 19 May 2016, 19:09

Quote from: kalimon on 19 May 2016, 16:03

My Sparco wheel spacers arrived from Italy today, hopefully I'll fit them tomorrow if it's a dry day.
Very impressed with the build quality, beautifully machined, and they look gorgeous as well!
They come supplied with all fixings so shouldn't be too hard to fit.
I'll take some photos of them and post them up for anyone who is remotely interested :rolleyes:

They look like a properly engineered kit, kalimon. Got a link to your supplier? What are you going to use for locking bolts?

Great company to deal with and fast delivery.
They also answer any queries very promptly.
http://go.redirectingat.com/?id=24001X828879&site=golfgtiforum.co.uk&xs=1&isjs=1&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fitm%2F331242142763%3F_trksid%3Dp2060353.m1438.l2649%26ssPageName%3DSTRK%253AMEBIDX%253AIT&xguid=e4828ca18f44c84fd9560191dfcd9d4f&xuuid=efc36e6e5f897906436de46a14ec4d9d&xsessid=5e9f657c6f8ffd4b4741c973c17c0b9e&xcreo=0&xed=0&sref=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.golfgtiforum.co.uk%2Findex.php%3Faction%3Dpm&pref=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.golfgtiforum.co.uk%2Findex.php%3Ftopic%3D259354.0&xtz=-60

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 19 May 2016, 20:32

Quote from: p3asa on 19 May 2016, 20:02

Quote from: kalimon on 19 May 2016, 16:03

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7369/27018217982_a20967136e_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HavqUw) (https://flic.kr/p/HavqUw) 
 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/)

They look far too good to be mounted on a car. They are a piece of beauty  :grin:
Spacers are definitely on my list of to do's. Although I was put off slightly by this educational video.
https://youtu.be/hWijfooeSyU?list=PLE067A7397E1AF108
Can anyone counter this by saying they will be absolutely fine, in order to talk me into them  :smiley:

They are stunning in the flesh and like you say, seems a waste to hide them behind a wheel :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 19 May 2016, 22:39

Quote from: kalimon on 19 May 2016, 20:29

Great company to deal with and fast delivery.
They also answer any queries very promptly.
http://go.redirectingat.com/?id=24001X828879&site=golfgtiforum.co.uk&xs=1&isjs=1&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fitm%2F331242142763%3F_trksid%3Dp2060353.m1438.l2649%26ssPageName%3DSTRK%253AMEBIDX%253AIT&xguid=e4828ca18f44c84fd9560191dfcd9d4f&xuuid=efc36e6e5f897906436de46a14ec4d9d&xsessid=5e9f657c6f8ffd4b4741c973c17c0b9e&xcreo=0&xed=0&sref=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.golfgtiforum.co.uk%2Findex.php%3Faction%3Dpm&pref=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.golfgtiforum.co.uk%2Findex.php%3Ftopic%3D259354.0&xtz=-60

Thanks for that. Did you make them an offer?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 19 May 2016, 23:06

Quote from: p3asa on 19 May 2016, 22:39

Quote from: kalimon on 19 May 2016, 20:29

Great company to deal with and fast delivery.
They also answer any queries very promptly.
http://go.redirectingat.com/?id=24001X828879&site=golfgtiforum.co.uk&xs=1&isjs=1&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fitm%2F331242142763%3F_trksid%3Dp2060353.m1438.l2649%26ssPageName%3DSTRK%253AMEBIDX%253AIT&xguid=e4828ca18f44c84fd9560191dfcd9d4f&xuuid=efc36e6e5f897906436de46a14ec4d9d&xsessid=5e9f657c6f8ffd4b4741c973c17c0b9e&xcreo=0&xed=0&sref=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.golfgtiforum.co.uk%2Findex.php%3Faction%3Dpm&pref=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.golfgtiforum.co.uk%2Findex.php%3Ftopic%3D259354.0&xtz=-60

Thanks for that. Did you make them an offer?

No I didn't because Andy (Exonian) assured me that any offer of below 50p less than asking would be rejected :grin:
He was speaking from experience I believe.
They are far cheaper than similar H&R spacers and the like and I regret not buying them sooner to be honest.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 19 May 2016, 23:59

Cheers. Mind the pictures before and after if you get a chance.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 20 May 2016, 05:25

Quote from: kalimon on 19 May 2016, 23:06

Quote from: p3asa on 19 May 2016, 22:39

Quote from: kalimon on 19 May 2016, 20:29

Great company to deal with and fast delivery.
They also answer any queries very promptly.
http://go.redirectingat.com/?id=24001X828879&site=golfgtiforum.co.uk&xs=1&isjs=1&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fitm%2F331242142763%3F_trksid%3Dp2060353.m1438.l2649%26ssPageName%3DSTRK%253AMEBIDX%253AIT&xguid=e4828ca18f44c84fd9560191dfcd9d4f&xuuid=efc36e6e5f897906436de46a14ec4d9d&xsessid=5e9f657c6f8ffd4b4741c973c17c0b9e&xcreo=0&xed=0&sref=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.golfgtiforum.co.uk%2Findex.php%3Faction%3Dpm&pref=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.golfgtiforum.co.uk%2Findex.php%3Ftopic%3D259354.0&xtz=-60

Thanks for that. Did you make them an offer?

No I didn't because Andy (Exonian) assured me that any offer of below 50p less than asking would be rejected :grin:
He was speaking from experience I believe.
They are far cheaper than similar H&R spacers and the like and I regret not buying them sooner to be honest.

Good to see they've arrived, nice photos too, they really are pretty and it's a shame to fit them hidden away behind the wheels!

It's a bit odd that they have a "make offer" button because when I got mine they counter offered pretty much at the original price! Maybe others will have more luck?
A great company to deal with. No messing, very quick dispatch and excellent communications (all in better English than I can write!!)

I'm really looking forward to the pics of them on the car.
An ideal opportunity to get the backs of the wheels scrubbed, sealed and shining too :afro:
Mk7's just look so much better with spacers, in fact they look just like the original press renderings VW use in their literature and website gallery.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 20 May 2016, 06:50

Very nice looking spacers I decided to go with a company in Tamworth 15mm rears 12mm fronts in black I think these look better with the santi being black all in cost me £105 inc longer radius bolts and locking bolts all in black even tho you can't see the bolts under the caps lol  :whistle:
Il get a cpl of pics sorted if anyone interested   :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 20 May 2016, 07:33

I suppose black spacers blend into the wheel whereas silver blend into the hub.
Black bolts look better but they do the same job and are covered anyway like you say.
I was convinced to buy the Sparco spacers after visiting the Sparco USA website. There is lot of information on there and they are a serious company, with a huge name in motor racing.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 20 May 2016, 07:55

Quote from: kalimon on 20 May 2016, 07:33

I suppose black spacers blend into the wheel whereas silver blend into the hub.
Black bolts look better but they do the same job and are covered anyway like you say.
I was convinced to buy the Sparco spacers after visiting the Sparco USA website. There is lot of information on there and they are a serious company, with a huge name in motor racing.

Yeah that was my thoughts when buying black that they blend better with the wheels being black it's subtle and don't stand out unless you look closely.
Black us black the only thing with silver to the hub is when the hub discolours like my wife's scirocco has if your wanting to keep the same look then the hub would need painting with heat proof paint if ppl are bothered lol.
Yeah sparco is a big name I recall the 80s when you could buy the red and blue seat belt pads gee that was a mod back then haha :whistle:  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 20 May 2016, 12:15

Had the damage to the rear off-side door (dent and chip) and rear bumper (wheel arch scuffs) assessed at my preferred body shop this morning and also assessed by a PDR / Smart repair specialist.

Due to the door dent being in such an awkward place, right on the door crease, and being both horizontal and vertical in nature, PDR is not a viable option and Smart repair to the chip will be noticeable.  As I'm a bit of a perfectionist I will not be happy with that, so, as expected, it's going to be a proper body shop job to rectify and get it back to perfect. Same for the the bumper scuff, whilst the upper part of it is in the clear coat and possibly could be polished out, the lower bit needs paint as it's deeper - gone through the clear coat.  So the dent will be sorted and the chip filled, then the door will be repainted (door handle and window trim will be removed).  At same time they will sort the bumper and repaint the lower corner. 

Total cost is £486. :sad:  Will be getting it booked in for the work soon.


I bloody hate car parks and stupid people. :angry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Eccie on 20 May 2016, 14:16

Quote from: Booth11 on 20 May 2016, 12:15

Had the damage to the rear off-side door (dent and chip) and rear bumper (wheel arch scuffs) assessed at my preferred body shop this morning and also assessed by a PDR / Smart repair specialist.

Due to the door dent being in such an awkward place, right on the door crease, and being both horizontal and vertical in nature, PDR is not a viable option and Smart repair to the chip will be noticeable.  As I'm a bit of a perfectionist I will not be happy with that, so, as expected, it's going to be a proper body shop job to rectify and get it back to perfect. Same for the the bumper scuff, whilst the upper part of it is in the clear coat and possibly could be polished out, the lower bit needs paint as it's deeper - gone through the clear coat.  So the dent will be sorted and the chip filled, then the door will be repainted (door handle and window trim will be removed).  At same time they will sort the bumper and repaint the lower corner. 

Total cost is £486. :sad:  Will be getting it booked in for the work soon.


I bloody hate car parks and stupid people. :angry:

That's a bummer Mr's B, but hopefully the only mark or dent after you've had it done will be the damage to your bank account. It's amazing how much these little scrapes etc cost to put right and its so god dam annoying when none of it is your doing :angry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 20 May 2016, 15:52

Managed to fit my wheel spacers today. Everything went smoothly apart from not having the correct star drive to remove the screw from the hub, which is then in turn used to secure the spacer in place to make fitting easier ( I've not seen this system on any other spacers other than Sparco )
I had to fit the spacers without this screw which made it much more difficult  :cry:
I had a quick drive in the car and everything appears fine, although the steering does feel a bit heavier.
It certainly looks far better now,a lot squatter in it's stance.
Judge for yourselves, although I was too weary to take many decent shots :smiley:

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 20 May 2016, 15:58

They'll flick tar spots up the sides on the car for you.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 20 May 2016, 16:12

That looks so much better Andy "wickid stance bro, innit" as they'd say on some forums (or on Eastenders).
Great shots. I'm hopeless at remembering to take photos when doing car mods.

I didn't use the little screws either for much the same reason. I bet 90% of people that buy them think "what a clever little idea" then don't get round to fitting them!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 20 May 2016, 16:38

Quote from: Exonian on 20 May 2016, 16:12

That looks so much better Andy "wickid stance bro, innit" as they'd say on some forums (or on Eastenders).
Great shots. I'm hopeless at remembering to take photos when doing car mods.

I didn't use the little screws either for much the same reason. I bet 90% of people that buy them think "what a clever little idea" then don't get round to fitting them!!

It thoroughly pissed me off to be honest as using the screw would have saved my poor back.
Another lesson learned, don't start a job without having ALL the correct tools. I couldn't find my massive role of emery paper for cleaning the hubs either so had to resort to using sand paper.
Pathetic!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 20 May 2016, 17:51

Quote from: kalimon on 20 May 2016, 16:38

Quote from: Exonian on 20 May 2016, 16:12

That looks so much better Andy "wickid stance bro, innit" as they'd say on some forums (or on Eastenders).
Great shots. I'm hopeless at remembering to take photos when doing car mods.

I didn't use the little screws either for much the same reason. I bet 90% of people that buy them think "what a clever little idea" then don't get round to fitting them!!

It thoroughly pissed me off to be honest as using the screw would have saved my poor back.
Another lesson learned, don't start a job without having ALL the correct tools. I couldn't find my massive role of emery paper for cleaning the hubs either so had to resort to using sand paper.
Pathetic!!

That's the trouble with doing jobs you don't do very often. You're out of routine and a bit less prepared so little bits get forgotten, especially when you're humping heavy great wheels around trying not to get a hernia and slipped disc at the same time. I guess some people would painstakingly make a check list before starting the job; these type of people tend not to be much fun at parties! I wish I was that organised though!!

I used some Mer polish I bought at GTI International about 25 years ago on my hubs. The guy doing the demonstration said Mer never goes off so I bought a container of it and put him to the test! I use it for little rubbing down jobs where I want a gentle cut and polish. Fair play to it, it still does a job!!
Apologies to any detailers offended by this.  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 20 May 2016, 18:01

Quote from: Exonian on 20 May 2016, 17:51

I used some Mer polish I bought at GTI International about 25 years ago on my hubs. The guy doing the demonstration said Mer never goes off so I bought a container of it and put him to the test! I use it for little rubbing down jobs where I want a gentle cut and polish. Fair play to it, it still does a job!!
Apologies to any detailers offended by this.  :whistle:

That's good shelf life for you. :afro: 

Amusing the way you constantly try so hard to offend the detailers amongst us. :rolleyes:  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 20 May 2016, 19:03

Quote from: Exonian on 20 May 2016, 17:51

Quote from: kalimon on 20 May 2016, 16:38

Quote from: Exonian on 20 May 2016, 16:12

That looks so much better Andy "wickid stance bro, innit" as they'd say on some forums (or on Eastenders).
Great shots. I'm hopeless at remembering to take photos when doing car mods.

I didn't use the little screws either for much the same reason. I bet 90% of people that buy them think "what a clever little idea" then don't get round to fitting them!!

It thoroughly pissed me off to be honest as using the screw would have saved my poor back.
Another lesson learned, don't start a job without having ALL the correct tools. I couldn't find my massive role of emery paper for cleaning the hubs either so had to resort to using sand paper.
Pathetic!!

That's the trouble with doing jobs you don't do very often. You're out of routine and a bit less prepared so little bits get forgotten, especially when you're humping heavy great wheels around trying not to get a hernia and slipped disc at the same time. I guess some people would painstakingly make a check list before starting the job; these type of people tend not to be much fun at parties! I wish I was that organised though!!

I used some Mer polish I bought at GTI International about 25 years ago on my hubs. The guy doing the demonstration said Mer never goes off so I bought a container of it and put him to the test! I use it for little rubbing down jobs where I want a gentle cut and polish. Fair play to it, it still does a job!!
Apologies to any detailers offended by this.  :whistle:

Having had a couple of hours to let my mind fester, I have decided that I am going to refit my wheels using the screw, at the earliest oppurtunity.
My reasoning is this.....if I get a puncture and go to say, kwik fit, when they remove my wheel there is a chance the spacer could simply fall off the hub and get damaged. Also it will make the refitting of the wheel a simple operation as opposed to them fumbling around trying to line two sets of holes up and f**king my alloys up.
I realise that by then, the spacer could well be corroded onto the hub, but dare I take that chance :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 20 May 2016, 20:08

A good coating of copper grease should stop them corroding on. They do improve the looks too. Apart from slightly heavier steering, have you noticed any other differences?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 20 May 2016, 20:28

Quote from: kalimon on 20 May 2016, 19:03

Having had a couple of hours to let my mind fester, I have decided that I am going to refit my wheels using the screw, at the earliest oppurtunity.
My reasoning is this.....if I get a puncture and go to say, kwik fit, when they remove my wheel there is a chance the spacer could simply fall off the hub and get damaged. Also it will make the refitting of the wheel a simple operation as opposed to them fumbling around trying to line two sets of holes up and f**king my alloys up.
I realise that by then, the spacer could well be corroded onto the hub, but dare I take that chance :grin:

You need one of these.
Makes putting alloys on a breeze.

(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTAwMFgxMDAw/$(KGrHqZ,!igFBehDN1EkBQooe!IWMg~~60_12.JPG)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 20 May 2016, 23:16

^^^^^ every time I take a wheel off I remind myself I need to buy one of those Steve


 

Quote from: Booth11 on 20 May 2016, 18:01

Quote from: Exonian on 20 May 2016, 17:51

I used some Mer polish I bought at GTI International about 25 years ago on my hubs. The guy doing the demonstration said Mer never goes off so I bought a container of it and put him to the test! I use it for little rubbing down jobs where I want a gentle cut and polish. Fair play to it, it still does a job!!
Apologies to any detailers offended by this.  :whistle:

That's good shelf life for you. :afro: 

Amusing the way you constantly try so hard to offend the detailers amongst us. :rolleyes:  :grin:

It'll probably explode when I shake the container one day!
I only use a drop of it a couple times a year for odd jobs.
Mind you, I still reckon it's one of the best glass polishes I've ever used and can be used in sunlight too unlike a lot of cleaning products that don't like the sun. I wonder how different the ingredients of 1990's Mer is to newer stuff come to think of it.

As someone who has a history of being very precious with their cars I have a detailers mentality so just picture the cringes going on when I mention some things.
I'm the detailing equivalent of a reformed smoker!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 21 May 2016, 00:01

Quote from: Watts on 20 May 2016, 20:08

A good coating of copper grease should stop them corroding on. They do improve the looks too. Apart from slightly heavier steering, have you noticed any other differences?

Its very early days but Im aware of a difference in driving characteristics. I'll keep you up to date. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 21 May 2016, 00:42

Quote from: kalimon on 21 May 2016, 00:01

Quote from: Watts on 20 May 2016, 20:08

A good coating of copper grease should stop them corroding on. They do improve the looks too. Apart from slightly heavier steering, have you noticed any other differences?

Its very early days but Im aware of a difference in driving characteristics. I'll keep you up to date.

They do make a little bit of difference to the steering feel but you get used to that within a day or two.
Possibly part of that feel is because the car has been jacked up so the suspension needs a few miles to settle. A bit like when a car has just been serviced and has had its wheels and suspension dangling in the air for an hour or two. It always feels a bit different when you collect it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 21 May 2016, 08:55

Quote from: p3asa on 20 May 2016, 20:28

Quote from: kalimon on 20 May 2016, 19:03

Having had a couple of hours to let my mind fester, I have decided that I am going to refit my wheels using the screw, at the earliest oppurtunity.
My reasoning is this.....if I get a puncture and go to say, kwik fit, when they remove my wheel there is a chance the spacer could simply fall off the hub and get damaged. Also it will make the refitting of the wheel a simple operation as opposed to them fumbling around trying to line two sets of holes up and f**king my alloys up.
I realise that by then, the spacer could well be corroded onto the hub, but dare I take that chance :grin:

You need one of these.
Makes putting alloys on a breeze.
I've got some but forgot to use them like a complete idiot.

(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTAwMFgxMDAw/$(KGrHqZ,!igFBehDN1EkBQooe!IWMg~~60_12.JPG)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 21 May 2016, 09:00

Quote from: Watts on 20 May 2016, 20:08

A good coating of copper grease should stop them corroding on. They do improve the looks too. Apart from slightly heavier steering, have you noticed any other differences?

I couldn't find my tub of copper grease so I need to buy some more for next time the wheels are off.
The car definitely feels different but I can't make my mind up whether it's better or worse as I've only driven about 15 miles since adding the spacers.
I'll report back in a few days.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 21 May 2016, 16:00

Hi all As I mentioned the other day managed to get a few pics this morning in between the rain lol happy to say the spacers haven't made any downside to the drive of the already fantastic Gti if anythiing I now miss the edges of the speed humps around our estate which is a big bonus  :whistle: :whistle:


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Yeah I know there's a few pics but they give you an all round idea and if ya got the VW Flaps ul not get the dredded tar n chips lol  :whistle: :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 21 May 2016, 17:28

^^^^
That looks superb aps.

******************************************************

Today I've done nothing to my mk7
It's been peeing it down non stop so the thing has stayed under cover.
Not that it's clean anyway as it rained the following day after several hours of cleaning it last weekend (complete with a coat of G3 bodyshop detailer I found in the garage that I bought to use with claying my mk6 but never got round to it!).
The jury is out on the G3.
25 year old Mer brought the windows up nicely though  :grin:


So today I finally ordered some Tardis for my disgusting tar spots, some Mothers for my disgusting tail pipes and some wheel woolies just for the hell of it.
Staying home all day kinda gets expensive!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 21 May 2016, 18:04

Quote from: Exonian on 21 May 2016, 17:28

^^^^
That looks superb aps.

******************************************************

Today I've done nothing to my mk7
It's been peeing it down non stop so the thing has stayed under cover.
Not that it's clean anyway as it rained the following day after several hours of cleaning it last weekend (complete with a coat of G3 bodyshop detailer I found in the garage that I bought to use with claying my mk6 but never got round to it!).
The jury is out on the G3.
25 year old Mer brought the windows up nicely though  :grin:


So today I finally ordered some Tardis for my disgusting tar spots, some Mothers for my disgusting tail pipes and some wheel woolies just for the hell of it.
Staying home all day kinda gets expensive!

Frivolous sod :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 21 May 2016, 18:55

Quote from: kalimon on 21 May 2016, 18:04

Frivolous sod :grin:

 :grin:  :grin:

After my telling off from Ms B on the previous page I'm just proving I'm not that bad after all!  :laugh:

I'm going to become a born again, born again detailer!

The first stage was just now.
I elected to use a one bowl method to wash the dishes by hand (to reduce the chance of dishwasher marring)
After a hot rinse to remove crumbs and cheese sauce remnants I filled my bowl using a moderat mix of fairy liquid swirled in by hand to maximise bubble formation.
Then the plates were scrubbed using a 95p sainsburys brush that seems to last marginally longer than a 25p Trago Mills brush and has a much thicker bristle head.
The Pyrex bowl was then rubbed down with a Sainsburys economy sponge scrubbing thingy to remove baked on cheese sauce before being finished with the brush.
The dishes were then dried with a non microfibre towel.

There, who says detailing posts are boring? I'm a changed man!

 :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 21 May 2016, 19:19

Quote from: Exonian on 21 May 2016, 18:55

Quote from: kalimon on 21 May 2016, 18:04

Frivolous sod :grin:

 :grin:  :grin:

After my telling off from Ms B on the previous page I'm just proving I'm not that bad after all!  :laugh:

I'm going to become a born again, born again detailer!

The first stage was just now.
I elected to use a one bowl method to wash the dishes by hand (to reduce the chance of dishwasher marring)
After a hot rinse to remove crumbs and cheese sauce remnants I filled my bowl using a moderat mix of fairy liquid swirled in by hand to maximise bubble formation.
Then the plates were scrubbed using a 95p sainsburys brush that seems to last marginally longer than a 25p Trago Mills brush and has a much thicker bristle head.
The Pyrex bowl was then rubbed down with a Sainsburys economy sponge scrubbing thingy to remove baked on cheese sauce before being finished with the brush.
The dishes were then dried with a non microfibre towel.

There, who says detailing posts are boring? I'm a changed man!

 :laugh: :laugh:

I like that reminds me what we do when not putting our efforts into the car...
But I must admit you need help the car beckons lol :whistle: :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 21 May 2016, 22:47

Quote from: Exonian on 21 May 2016, 18:55

Quote from: kalimon on 21 May 2016, 18:04

Frivolous sod :grin:

 :grin:  :grin:

After my telling off from Ms B on the previous page I'm just proving I'm not that bad after all!  :laugh:

I'm going to become a born again, born again detailer!

The first stage was just now.
I elected to use a one bowl method to wash the dishes by hand (to reduce the chance of dishwasher marring)
After a hot rinse to remove crumbs and cheese sauce remnants I filled my bowl using a moderat mix of fairy liquid swirled in by hand to maximise bubble formation.
Then the plates were scrubbed using a 95p sainsburys brush that seems to last marginally longer than a 25p Trago Mills brush and has a much thicker bristle head.
The Pyrex bowl was then rubbed down with a Sainsburys economy sponge scrubbing thingy to remove baked on cheese sauce before being finished with the brush.
The dishes were then dried with a non microfibre towel.

There, who says detailing posts are boring? I'm a changed man!

 :laugh: :laugh:

I don't know what's worse - a reformed detailer, or a born again, born again detailer.  But whichever it is, I'm glad you know your place is in the kitchen.  :wink:

Just follow that exact procedure on your R and it will look top notch.  :cool:  Luckily pure white is such a forgiving colour.  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 22 May 2016, 13:48

I've done a couple of things today.
Firstly I passed the 1000 mile mark in my car.
Secondly, I refitted my wheel spacers but this time using the locating screw after sourcing the correct size torx bit.
I also applied some copper grease to the hubs after eventually finding the tub I knew I had.
I also remembered this time to use the screw in wheel guide thingy, made the job a lot easier.
I'll post some pics up later to help any insomniacs get to sleep.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 22 May 2016, 15:00

Quote from: kalimon on 22 May 2016, 13:48

I'll post some pics up later to help any insomniacs get to sleep.

Could you hold fire on those please? I'm on nights next week and have to keep awake :whistle: :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Talk-torque on 22 May 2016, 16:41

Well, yesterday, actually! Did my first longish journey in the GTI - a 400 mile round trip, to visit my mum, down south. Went great, as expected - comfortable, quick and smooth, and a bit quieter than the GTD. Obviously not as frugal with fuel, but not disappointed with just under 40 mpg, especially as this included quite a few attempts to perfect the exhaust pop on upshift! It's not just about full throttle and high revs, is it?

Very tempted by these pics of spaced out cars, and looking at Badgeskins as a cheap(er) way of adding a few more red accents.

Altogether lovin' the GTI experience. The GTD was good, but this is GREAT!  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 22 May 2016, 17:27

Quote from: Watts on 22 May 2016, 15:00

Quote from: kalimon on 22 May 2016, 13:48

I'll post some pics up later to help any insomniacs get to sleep.

Could you hold fire on those please? I'm on nights next week and have to keep awake :whistle: :laugh:

Right Watts, you've asked for it now :laugh:
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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 22 May 2016, 17:31

Quote from: Talk-torque on 22 May 2016, 16:41

Well, yesterday, actually! Did my first longish journey in the GTI - a 400 mile round trip, to visit my mum, down south. Went great, as expected - comfortable, quick and smooth, and a bit quieter than the GTD. Obviously not as frugal with fuel, but not disappointed with just under 40 mpg, especially as this included quite a few attempts to perfect the exhaust pop on upshift! It's not just about full throttle and high revs, is it?

Very tempted by these pics of spaced out cars, and looking at Badgeskins as a cheap(er) way of adding a few more red accents.

Altogether lovin' the GTI experience. The GTD was good, but this is GREAT!  :laugh:

If you are thinking of getting spacers, I really can't recommend the Sparco ones enough.
Superbly engineered, cheapish, and the addition of the locating screw to hold the spacer in place is a stroke of genius.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Raffe on 22 May 2016, 17:45

Quote from: kalimon on 19 May 2016, 20:29

Quote from: Talk-torque on 19 May 2016, 19:09

Quote from: kalimon on 19 May 2016, 16:03

My Sparco wheel spacers arrived from Italy today, hopefully I'll fit them tomorrow if it's a dry day.
Very impressed with the build quality, beautifully machined, and they look gorgeous as well!
They come supplied with all fixings so shouldn't be too hard to fit.
I'll take some photos of them and post them up for anyone who is remotely interested :rolleyes:

They look like a properly engineered kit, kalimon. Got a link to your supplier? What are you going to use for locking bolts?

Great company to deal with and fast delivery.
They also answer any queries very promptly.
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Thank you, ordered a set for my incoming R  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 22 May 2016, 19:04

Quote from: Raffe on 22 May 2016, 17:45

Quote from: kalimon on 19 May 2016, 20:29

Quote from: Talk-torque on 19 May 2016, 19:09

Quote from: kalimon on 19 May 2016, 16:03

My Sparco wheel spacers arrived from Italy today, hopefully I'll fit them tomorrow if it's a dry day.
Very impressed with the build quality, beautifully machined, and they look gorgeous as well!
They come supplied with all fixings so shouldn't be too hard to fit.
I'll take some photos of them and post them up for anyone who is remotely interested :rolleyes:

They look like a properly engineered kit, kalimon. Got a link to your supplier? What are you going to use for locking bolts?

Great company to deal with and fast delivery.
They also answer any queries very promptly.
http://go.redirectingat.com/?id=24001X828879&site=golfgtiforum.co.uk&xs=1&isjs=1&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fitm%2F331242142763%3F_trksid%3Dp2060353.m1438.l2649%26ssPageName%3DSTRK%253AMEBIDX%253AIT&xguid=e4828ca18f44c84fd9560191dfcd9d4f&xuuid=efc36e6e5f897906436de46a14ec4d9d&xsessid=5e9f657c6f8ffd4b4741c973c17c0b9e&xcreo=0&xed=0&sref=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.golfgtiforum.co.uk%2Findex.php%3Faction%3Dpm&pref=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.golfgtiforum.co.uk%2Findex.php%3Ftopic%3D259354.0&xtz=-60

Thank you, ordered a set for my incoming R  :cool:

Nice one :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Eccie on 22 May 2016, 21:04

Quote from: kalimon on 22 May 2016, 13:48

I've done a couple of things today.
Firstly I passed the 1000 mile mark in my car.
Secondly, I refitted my wheel spacers but this time using the locating screw after sourcing the correct size torx bit.
I also applied some copper grease to the hubs after eventually finding the tub I knew I had.
I also remembered this time to use the screw in wheel guide thingy, made the job a lot easier.
I'll post some pics up later to help any insomniacs get to sleep.

To those of you who have fitted spacers, how do your insurers treat this type of modification? Do they just note it on the policy FOC or do they tend to charge an additional 'premium'?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 22 May 2016, 21:15

Quote from: Eccie on 22 May 2016, 21:04

Quote from: kalimon on 22 May 2016, 13:48

I've done a couple of things today.
Firstly I passed the 1000 mile mark in my car.
Secondly, I refitted my wheel spacers but this time using the locating screw after sourcing the correct size torx bit.
I also applied some copper grease to the hubs after eventually finding the tub I knew I had.
I also remembered this time to use the screw in wheel guide thingy, made the job a lot easier.
I'll post some pics up later to help any insomniacs get to sleep.

To those of you who have fitted spacers, how do your insurers treat this type of modification? Do they just note it on the policy FOC or do they tend to charge an additional 'premium'?

I personally don't plan to inform them, rightly or wrongly.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snooze on 22 May 2016, 21:23

So popped to the detailers today to show them my rear arch. The car that scuffed it has gone through the paint in a couple of spots so paint work is required.

He advised the body shop I went to had quoted for a full respray of the rear quarter and a full wheel refurb (£402!!!). On the plus side he recommended another bodyshop. He said they should be able to do a localised repair on both wing and wheel :-).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 22 May 2016, 21:36

Hope that works out well for you Snooze.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 22 May 2016, 21:48

Quote from: kalimon on 22 May 2016, 21:15

Quote from: Eccie on 22 May 2016, 21:04

To those of you who have fitted spacers, how do your insurers treat this type of modification? Do they just note it on the policy FOC or do they tend to charge an additional 'premium'?

I personally don't plan to inform them, rightly or wrongly.

Kalimon, you'll probably find in the wording of your insurance policy it is a requirement of your insurer that you notify them of any modifications to your vehicle, and fitting spacers is a modification as you're changing the factory build spec of your car. Technically, if you've not told them, they could invalidate your cover. Also, if you're unfortunate enough to need to claim, they could repudiate your claim. If you're with a mod-friendly insurer, chances are they'll just add a note to your policy without charge. Worse case scenario, your insurer might make a small charge, but for peace of mind you'd be better off telling them.

I told my insurer when I changed the alloys on my previous car. They asked me the value of the wheels, and needed confirmation that I had locking wheel bolts fitted. They merely noted my policy, and there was no additional charge.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 22 May 2016, 22:16

Quote from: SRGTD on 22 May 2016, 21:48

Quote from: kalimon on 22 May 2016, 21:15

Quote from: Eccie on 22 May 2016, 21:04

To those of you who have fitted spacers, how do your insurers treat this type of modification? Do they just note it on the policy FOC or do they tend to charge an additional 'premium'?

I personally don't plan to inform them, rightly or wrongly.

Kalimon, you'll probably find in the wording of your insurance policy it is a requirement of your insurer that you notify them of any modifications to your vehicle, and fitting spacers is a modification as you're changing the factory build spec of your car. Technically, if you've not told them, they could invalidate your cover. Also, if you're unfortunate enough to need to claim, they could repudiate your claim. If you're with a mod-friendly insurer, chances are they'll just add a note to your policy without charge. Worse case scenario, your insurer might make a small charge, but for peace of mind you'd be better off telling them.

I told my insurer when I changed the alloys on my previous car. They asked me the value of the wheels, and needed confirmation that I had locking wheel bolts fitted. They merely noted my policy, and there was no additional charge.

You may well have a good point, I'll look into it :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 23 May 2016, 13:41

Followed my wife's old GTI Pirelli for about 15 miles on a nice mix of B roads and pleased to see it looking great and being driven as it should  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Maddness on 23 May 2016, 18:51

Picked up my new R today!
The last quick Golf I had was a VR6 about 17 years ago, the progress fast cars have made in that time is staggering.
Even keep the badges on😉

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 23 May 2016, 19:09

Quote from: Maddness on 23 May 2016, 18:51

Picked up my new R today!
The last quick Golf I had was a VR6 about 17 years ago, the progress fast cars have made in that time is staggering.
Even keep the badges on😉

Enjoy it !! They are great cars 👍

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 24 May 2016, 07:55

Quote from: wigit on 23 May 2016, 13:41

Followed my wife's old GTI Pirelli for about 15 miles on a nice mix of B roads and pleased to see it looking great and being driven as it should  :smiley:

Always nice when you see your old car looking good.  :smiley:

I occasionally see my 2008 mk5 GTI, but it's seen better days.  It lives on a farm and looks like it!

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Post by: Booth11 on 24 May 2016, 07:58

Quote from: Maddness on 23 May 2016, 18:51

Picked up my new R today!
The last quick Golf I had was a VR6 about 17 years ago, the progress fast cars have made in that time is staggering.
Even keep the badges on😉

Congratulations on your new R.  Hope you enjoy it.  Great cars. 

Yes, keep the badges on otherwise it looks like a normal Golf.  :grin:

What spec did you go for?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 24 May 2016, 08:40

Quote from: Maddness on 23 May 2016, 18:51

Picked up my new R today!
The last quick Golf I had was a VR6 about 17 years ago, the progress fast cars have made in that time is staggering.
Even keep the badges on😉

Congrats on the car yeah they are a great car even tho mines the Gti I'm well impressed..  :cool:
As Booth said yeah def keep the badging on we've all paid woteva for the specific cars we've got so why not just show it off lol  :whistle: :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Maddness on 24 May 2016, 13:18

Quote from: Booth11 on 24 May 2016, 07:58

Quote from: Maddness on 23 May 2016, 18:51

Picked up my new R today!
The last quick Golf I had was a VR6 about 17 years ago, the progress fast cars have made in that time is staggering.
Even keep the badges on😉

Congratulations on your new R.  Hope you enjoy it.  Great cars. 

Yes, keep the badges on otherwise it looks like a normal Golf.  :grin:

What spec did you go for?

Tornado Red 5dr DSG with Prets and Tech Pack. Absolutely love it so far.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 24 May 2016, 15:25

Quote from: Maddness on 24 May 2016, 13:18

Quote from: Booth11 on 24 May 2016, 07:58

Quote from: Maddness on 23 May 2016, 18:51

Picked up my new R today!
The last quick Golf I had was a VR6 about 17 years ago, the progress fast cars have made in that time is staggering.
Even keep the badges on😉

Congratulations on your new R.  Hope you enjoy it.  Great cars. 

Yes, keep the badges on otherwise it looks like a normal Golf.  :grin:

What spec did you go for?

Tornado Red 5dr DSG with Prets and Tech Pack. Absolutely love it so far.

Nice.  :cool:  And the pics???  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Eccie on 24 May 2016, 15:53

Swapped the front GTi badge for a Red one - must have gained 10 bhp  :nerd:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 24 May 2016, 16:11

Topped up the oil today, 500ml went in. That's a litre I've put in so far and it's done 8200 miles over a year. Seems reasonable and better than my old Audi.

Quote from: Eccie on 24 May 2016, 15:53

Swapped the front GTi badge for a Red one - must have gained 10 bhp  :nerd:

Cleaned what seemed like an entire play pit of sand from under the bonnet so my power to weight ratio must have improved :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 24 May 2016, 17:15

Quote from: Watts on 24 May 2016, 16:11

Topped up the oil today, 500ml went in. That's a litre I've put in so far and it's done 8200 miles over a year. Seems reasonable and better than my old Audi.

Quote from: Eccie on 24 May 2016, 15:53

Swapped the front GTi badge for a Red one - must have gained 10 bhp  :nerd:

Cleaned what seemed like an entire play pit of sand from under the bonnet so my power to weight ratio must have improved :laugh:

Not too bad on the oil front Watts my old A3 2.0 TDI Sport ad done 103000 didn't use much oil at all..
Like the weight ratio bit too may well improve your mpg as you won't have to rev as much pulling the weight hahaha  :whistle: :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Maddness on 24 May 2016, 18:18

Tornado Red 5dr DSG with Prets and Tech Pack. Absolutely love it so far.
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Nice.  :cool:  And the pics???  :laugh:
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I've done 750kms said nice yesterday so it's filthy, I'll take a few good ones when it gets a proper clean.

Basic question but, how do I post pictures??

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 24 May 2016, 18:34

Quote from: Maddness on 24 May 2016, 18:18

Basic question but, how do I post pictures??

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=85911.0

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Maddness on 24 May 2016, 18:54

Thanks Dubber but how do I do it from an iPad?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 24 May 2016, 20:11

Quote from: Maddness on 24 May 2016, 18:54

Thanks Dubber but how do I do it from an iPad?

For pic posting there are several methods.  You need to sign up to a photo hosting website such as Flickr or Photobucket, and copy and paste the image codes into your post.  For Flickr it's the BBCode, for PB it's the IMG code. 

Alternatively you could use this site http://postimage.org. which is useful especially posting from an iPad or device.. You can use it to upload individual or multiple pics at once,  Click browse and choose your pics, click 'family safe' option, leave the resize option as is, click upload then choose the Hotlink for Forums 1 option and copy and paste the links into your forum post.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 24 May 2016, 20:19

Posting pictures on here is a proper faff and needs to be made easier  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Bungleaio on 24 May 2016, 20:24

Posting pictures is easy. Just use a third party host such as photobucket or Flickr.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 24 May 2016, 20:46

It's easy if you know how, and knowing how isn't as obvious as it should be otherwise people wouldn't keep asking how to do it!
Having to edit personal information from images if you use Flickr for instance, makes the process too long winded, especially if you are posting multiple images.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: AntGTD on 24 May 2016, 21:17

Ordered my replacement windscreen  :sad:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 25 May 2016, 12:11

kalimon if you use Photobucket they don't add any of that annoying Flickr stuff. That's who I use.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 25 May 2016, 12:23

Hi Kalimon

As said there's plenty out there I personally use this its free and straight forward..

http://postimage.org/

Hope it helps  :grin: :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 25 May 2016, 14:31

Thanks for the replies regarding image posting.
I need to bin Flickr that's for sure so I'll have a look at the suggested options :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 25 May 2016, 17:46

I loathe Photobucket!

I use Flickr and it takes seconds to remove the added bit of personal info.  I've also used postimage a bit lately and whilst it's very user friendly and good for dealing with multiple photos, it reduces the quality more than Flickr.  I did a comparision test post on another forum (then deleted it) to see the difference in photo quality between postimage and Flickr and it was noticeable.  Flickr much better quality. Now that might not be of any concern to some, but matters to me so apart from random pics, I've reverted to using Flickr for proper photos.  Plus it keeps everything neatly in one place which is useful when you want to sell the car privately and you have a ready prepared 'album' and photo history of your car.   :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 25 May 2016, 18:09

I've used Flickr since reading your tutorial on it Rebecca but I can't help thinking that there must be a better way.
You really shouldn't have to mess about removing personal info for every picture you upload.
I love this forum but when it comes to posting photos and other minor things, there's needs to be a better way :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 25 May 2016, 18:17

The problem is they have to be hosted on another site and linked to. So regardless of which hosting site the principal is the same.

I agree with you though, I tried Flickr and just found it so cumbersome to actually find the link to post then you had to strip certain things out so it was only the picture it posted.

photobucket isn't the greatest however it just seems so straightforward.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 25 May 2016, 19:03

Quote from: kalimon on 25 May 2016, 18:09

I've used Flickr since reading your tutorial on it Rebecca but I can't help thinking that there must be a better way.
You really shouldn't have to mess about removing personal info for every picture you upload.
I love this forum but when it comes to posting photos and other minor things, there's needs to be a better way :smiley:

Did I do a Flickr tutorial? Don't remember that.  :laugh:

None of the photo posting methods are particularly streamlined I agree.  But it's not much different on other forums tbh.  Tapatalk does make it easier on some forums,  as pics can be uploaded directly from your device but even that is time consuming as each pic has to be uploaded individually. 

Nothing to stop you posting up a comment or suggestion to the forum owner/administrator.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 25 May 2016, 19:07

Quote from: Booth11 on 25 May 2016, 19:03

Quote from: kalimon on 25 May 2016, 18:09

I've used Flickr since reading your tutorial on it Rebecca but I can't help thinking that there must be a better way.
You really shouldn't have to mess about removing personal info for every picture you upload.
I love this forum but when it comes to posting photos and other minor things, there's needs to be a better way :smiley:

Did I do a Flickr tutorial? Don't remember that.  :laugh:

None of the photo posting methods are particularly streamlined I agree.  But it's not much different on other forums tbh.  Tapatalk does make it easier on some forums,  as pics can be uploaded directly from your device but even that is time consuming as each pic has to be uploaded individually. 

Nothing to stop you posting up a comment or suggestion to the forum owner/administrator.  :smiley:

I've not been here long enough to be making suggestions :lipsrsealed:
I'm sure you did a mini Flickr tutorial Rebecca, or if you didn't,  why haven't you?  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mk1Macca on 25 May 2016, 19:56

Sold it! Time to move on :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 25 May 2016, 20:49

Quote from: kalimon on 25 May 2016, 19:07

Quote from: Booth11 on 25 May 2016, 19:03

Quote from: kalimon on 25 May 2016, 18:09

I've used Flickr since reading your tutorial on it Rebecca but I can't help thinking that there must be a better way.
You really shouldn't have to mess about removing personal info for every picture you upload.
I love this forum but when it comes to posting photos and other minor things, there's needs to be a better way :smiley:

Did I do a Flickr tutorial? Don't remember that.  :laugh:

None of the photo posting methods are particularly streamlined I agree.  But it's not much different on other forums tbh.  Tapatalk does make it easier on some forums,  as pics can be uploaded directly from your device but even that is time consuming as each pic has to be uploaded individually. 

Nothing to stop you posting up a comment or suggestion to the forum owner/administrator.  :smiley:

I've not been here long enough to be making suggestions :lipsrsealed:
I'm sure you did a mini Flickr tutorial Rebecca, or if you didn't,  why haven't you?  :laugh:

Wuss, you've be here long enough :wink: Well it seems like forever.  :grin:

I may have done a Flickr tutorial and erased it from my memory.  There's been so many tutorials.  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 25 May 2016, 20:51

Quote from: Mk1Macca on 25 May 2016, 19:56

Sold it! Time to move on :)

Farewell to your Golf, hope you enjoy the BMW.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dave7268 on 25 May 2016, 21:07

Took car in for its 2yr service only to be told, before I was about to go and collect it, that I have a coolant leak and they need to strip the engine down to find it  :cry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snooze on 25 May 2016, 21:16

Got 2 new front tyres fitted. Didn't get GYEF1's or Continental sc5's. Went for Michelin ps4's as were only a few £ more!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jackie Treehorn on 25 May 2016, 21:56

Quote from: dave7268 on 25 May 2016, 21:07

Took car in for its 2yr service only to be told, before I was about to go and collect it, that I have a coolant leak and they need to strip the engine down to find it  :cry:

Under warranty with VW approved parts so all is good, keep us posted  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 26 May 2016, 22:14

Booked it into the body shop for the repairs to the door and rear bumper. Going in on 7th June.  I asked what kind of courtesy car I might expect. Maybe Skoda, or.........Nissan Micra.  Oh God!  :cry:  Will be in between 1 and 3 days.  Please let it be only 1 day.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 27 May 2016, 07:53

Quote from: Booth11 on 26 May 2016, 22:14

Booked it into the body shop for the repairs to the door and rear bumper. Going in on 7th June.  I asked what kind of courtesy car I might expect. Maybe Skoda, or.........Nissan Micra.  Oh God!  :cry:  Will be in between 1 and 3 days.  Please let it be only 1 day.

Glad ur able to get it sorted quickly but ul be pushing the boards to get any get up and go out of that choice lol drive em incognito wife n dark glasses lol  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Brenbo on 27 May 2016, 13:06

When I had my rear bumper resprayed due to being chipped I had a VW Fox courtesy car.  I renamed it "Pig" as it drove like one, but was actually quite fun bombing down the dual carriageway seeing what I could get out of it while passing BMW's, Mercedes etc,. However I suspect it was only fun as I knew I was getting my car back in few days time.    :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Eccie on 27 May 2016, 13:23

Treated myself to a new pollen filter, since they didn't change it at my recent service (2nd) - decide to go for an
upgrade, we'll see how this works (not very well I'd imagine with the sunroof open :whistle:)

Info http://www.frecious-plus.com/en

(http://i597.photobucket.com/albums/tt60/gpe/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsqjrqooba.jpg) (http://s597.photobucket.com/user/gpe/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsqjrqooba.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Pixwix on 28 May 2016, 02:22

Got a brick through patio window at about 1.30am today and much loved carbon grey pp stolen..had spent previous evening giving it a good clean and wax...full of all the 'should have' thoughts at the moment,gap insurance, guard lock sat in garage not being used etc etc. But mostly feeling a bit sick and guilty for putting family through the experience.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mustard on 28 May 2016, 04:19

That's awful, hope things get sorted out.

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Post by: Pixwix on 28 May 2016, 04:28

Thanks mustard, I guess I shouldn't be worrying too much about my car, my husband fell downstairs rushing to see what was happening and ended up in a&e with a nasty gash on his head.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 28 May 2016, 04:59

I just hate hearing stories like yours Pixwix.
I hope hubby is ok and I hope once you all get over the shock everything will turn out ok.

My neighbour confronted a lowlife in their garden at 1:30am on Wednesday morning. We share a drive and I'm wondering if they'd been trying to locate my Golf. The neighbour the other side was up with their newborn and saw a car hanging around.

Thankfully they left in a hurry with nothing other than the shock of seeing my neighbour minus her makeup appear in the gloom! My car was at work with me anyway (night shift).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Pixwix on 28 May 2016, 07:10

I hope they catch them as I am interested in how they target the cars, did they see me driving it and followed, heard on the grapevine or something else? Or is the same people that came after I had only had it 2 weeks or so, they opened front door at about 10.30pm but ran when disturbed.
Disappointed for my son too for the glass has totally shattered into small pieces all into and on some of his Lego creations which were on the floor..and I don't just mean the sets you buy in a box but his own which involve thousands of pieces and quite a few hours of time. Shame the thieves weren't just wearing socks or they might not have ventured further into house; those of you out there who have ever accidentally stood on a Lego piece will know what I mean  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gazmondo35 on 28 May 2016, 08:15

Sorry to here that pixwix, I had a similar experience last year when my golf r was stolen, i think they like to target brand new cars over the 20k mark (what ever it is) to get top money aboard.

Where about was it taken from.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Pixwix on 28 May 2016, 08:31

Taken from my drive, Wakefield..I reported it straightway and it was spotted about 12 miles away in 20 minutes later near a place called Birstall but then they lost it but as the policeman who was talking to me as the report came in said 'I guess it's quite a fast car and they couldn't keep up with it, traffic police would have been able to but not us'...don't know whether to feel slightly pleased about that or not!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gazmondo35 on 28 May 2016, 08:58

When I got the call from the police to say they had recovered mine I had mixed emotions,on one hand I never wanted to see again for fear of it happening again , but on the other hand I loved that car & wanted it back. we even considered selling the golf & buying a heap,but then why let the scumbags win.



If you do get it back within a few weeks it won't be marked on the data base as a stolen and recovered car.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 28 May 2016, 09:18

Quote from: Pixwix on 28 May 2016, 07:10

I hope they catch them as I am interested in how they target the cars, did they see me driving it and followed, heard on the grapevine or something else? Or is the same people that came after I had only had it 2 weeks or so, they opened front door at about 10.30pm but ran when disturbed.
Disappointed for my son too for the glass has totally shattered into small pieces all into and on some of his Lego creations which were on the floor..and I don't just mean the sets you buy in a box but his own which involve thousands of pieces and quite a few hours of time. Shame the thieves weren't just wearing socks or they might not have ventured further into house; those of you out there who have ever accidentally stood on a Lego piece will know what I mean  :wink:

Awful news Pixwix, hope hubby's not hurt too badly and his good looks are intact :smiley:
I'm like you and curious as to how they target people. I imagine they spot you out and about and follow you home.
Hope things get back to normal for you and your family asap  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 28 May 2016, 11:53

Quote from: Pixwix on 28 May 2016, 02:22

Got a brick through patio window at about 1.30am today and much loved carbon grey pp stolen..had spent previous evening giving it a good clean and wax...full of all the 'should have' thoughts at the moment,gap insurance, guard lock sat in garage not being used etc etc. But mostly feeling a bit sick and guilty for putting family through the experience.

Awful news Pixwix, hope you all recover from the shock soon. But most important, don't blame yourself, it's 100% those thieving scumbags fault.

Personally I don't think additional security devices will make any difference to the end result, if they really want to take the car they will but it may mean having a confrontation with them which would definitely be worse.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Pixwix on 28 May 2016, 13:26

In breaking in quite a lot of damage has happened to the house, I presume I have to claim that from my house insurance rather than my car insurance.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 28 May 2016, 13:41

Really sorry to hear of your terrible ordeal, and your husbands injuries.  Hope you are all ok once over the shock.  Inevitable going over the 'what ifs' but unfortunately plenty of have had their cars stolen regardless.  If they are determined to take the car, they will.  In which case better that they take it without any harm and aggression towards the family.  Hope you all recover from the ordeal.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Talk-torque on 28 May 2016, 14:31

Quote from: Pixwix on 28 May 2016, 13:26

In breaking in quite a lot of damage has happened to the house, I presume I have to claim that from my house insurance rather than my car insurance.

Yes, the house damage will be on the house policy. So sad for you, but it's glass and plastic and metal - no one hurt, so.............
Only thing is, I know you will all be feeling violated and vulnerable - that's the worst of it. Maybe time to up security precautions and surveilance on the house. Will help to reassure you, as well as keep you and your stuff safer.

Stay positive and don't let the scum win.  :angry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: jpo on 28 May 2016, 15:49

Exactly same as me: 3 months ago-patio doors in, car gone. Utterly gutted for you. All I can say is that maybe if you had had more security you'd have ended up with a knife to your throat. Hope you can put it behind you.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 28 May 2016, 15:53

Decided to check my wheel bolts with my torque wrench today after doing about 80 miles since fitting my spacers.
I can report that they haven't remotely loosened so I'll call that a job well done :wink:
Anyone still undecided on whether to fit wheel spacers or not should just take the plunge asap.
They dramatically improve the look of a GTI/GTD, especially from the rear where most people probably see the car from :whistle:
Other than the steering initially feeling slightly heavier ( this feeling soon disappears ), there is no downside that I can see up to now :smiley:
Don't hesitate in buying the 'Sparco' spacers, they really are a cut above in terms of quality and price.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 28 May 2016, 17:56

Sorry to hear your bad news Pixwix.
My personal view is rather than the scum following you, as I think you might notice, they come out at night and prowl round the housing estates when most folks cars are sitting in the drive.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ASKendrew on 29 May 2016, 00:48

Sorry to hear about the car Pixwix. I live in the Farnley area of Leeds and our friends in Pudsey had their Carbon Grey GTD stolen a couple of months back and that was last seen in the Bradford area. Looks like yours may have gone the same way with heading over to the Birstall / Cleckheaton way. My mother who only lives a few streets down from me had their patio door similarly put through and an RS4 and Transit Van stolen. They didn't even have chance to react and the cars were already driving off down the road. Absolute scum bags and like others have said, if they wanted something they would have taken it regardless, so wouldn't beat yourself up over it. Really do hope you get some good news from the Police soon.

I've got my GTI on order and will be installing a security post on my drive before it arrives (just for peace of mind). To be honest I left my Beetle outside off the drive and it was never touched once (then again who really likes Beetle's? :rolleyes:) so I guess you never do know. Like I said above...if they want it I'm sure they'll come in and threaten for it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Pixwix on 29 May 2016, 09:09

Thanks for all the good wishes and such a shame that it seems to be quite common, debating whether to get another especially since everyone else seems to have Carbon Grey, didn't seem to be too many about but now everyone's tag line seems to indicate that's what they have...I told the police it was reasonably rare in CSG and PP, CID officer said and they were looking in Leeds area for it yesterday, good job you haven't got yours yet ASKendrew :smiley:
Expecting my delivery of new car mats, from Carmats2u as per Booth11, next week :cry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 29 May 2016, 10:16

Quote from: Pixwix on 29 May 2016, 09:09

Thanks for all the good wishes and such a shame that it seems to be quite common, debating whether to get another especially since everyone else seems to have Carbon Grey, didn't seem to be too many about but now everyone's tag line seems to indicate that's what they have...I told the police it was reasonably rare in CSG and PP, CID officer said and they were looking in Leeds area for it yesterday, good job you haven't got yours yet ASKendrew :smiley:
Expecting my delivery of new car mats, from Carmats2u as per Booth11, next week :cry:

Carbon grey is common as muck now. Good job it's not available on the R isn't it :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ASKendrew on 29 May 2016, 12:56

Quote from: kalimon on 29 May 2016, 10:16

Quote from: Pixwix on 29 May 2016, 09:09

Thanks for all the good wishes and such a shame that it seems to be quite common, debating whether to get another especially since everyone else seems to have Carbon Grey, didn't seem to be too many about but now everyone's tag line seems to indicate that's what they have...I told the police it was reasonably rare in CSG and PP, CID officer said and they were looking in Leeds area for it yesterday, good job you haven't got yours yet ASKendrew :smiley:
Expecting my delivery of new car mats, from Carmats2u as per Booth11, next week :cry:

Carbon grey is common as muck now. Good job it's not available on the R isn't it :whistle:

Hope you get some good news.

And that's because it's the best colour Kalimon :wink:!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Raffe on 29 May 2016, 13:41

Quote from: kalimon on 22 May 2016, 19:04

Quote from: Raffe on 22 May 2016, 17:45

Quote from: kalimon on 19 May 2016, 20:29

Quote from: Talk-torque on 19 May 2016, 19:09

Quote from: kalimon on 19 May 2016, 16:03

My Sparco wheel spacers arrived from Italy today, hopefully I'll fit them tomorrow if it's a dry day.
Very impressed with the build quality, beautifully machined, and they look gorgeous as well!
They come supplied with all fixings so shouldn't be too hard to fit.
I'll take some photos of them and post them up for anyone who is remotely interested :rolleyes:

What did you do for locking wheel nuts as these obviously need to be longer too?

They look like a properly engineered kit, kalimon. Got a link to your supplier? What are you going to use for locking bolts?

Great company to deal with and fast delivery.
They also answer any queries very promptly.
http://go.redirectingat.com/?id=24001X828879&site=golfgtiforum.co.uk&xs=1&isjs=1&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fitm%2F331242142763%3F_trksid%3Dp2060353.m1438.l2649%26ssPageName%3DSTRK%253AMEBIDX%253AIT&xguid=e4828ca18f44c84fd9560191dfcd9d4f&xuuid=efc36e6e5f897906436de46a14ec4d9d&xsessid=5e9f657c6f8ffd4b4741c973c17c0b9e&xcreo=0&xed=0&sref=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.golfgtiforum.co.uk%2Findex.php%3Faction%3Dpm&pref=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.golfgtiforum.co.uk%2Findex.php%3Ftopic%3D259354.0&xtz=-60

Thank you, ordered a set for my incoming R  :cool:

Nice one :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 29 May 2016, 19:02

Quote from: kalimon on 29 May 2016, 10:16

Quote from: Pixwix on 29 May 2016, 09:09

Thanks for all the good wishes and such a shame that it seems to be quite common, debating whether to get another especially since everyone else seems to have Carbon Grey, didn't seem to be too many about but now everyone's tag line seems to indicate that's what they have...I told the police it was reasonably rare in CSG and PP, CID officer said and they were looking in Leeds area for it yesterday, good job you haven't got yours yet ASKendrew :smiley:
Expecting my delivery of new car mats, from Carmats2u as per Booth11, next week :cry:

Carbon grey is common as muck now. Good job it's not available on the R isn't it :whistle:

Carbon Grey is a lovely colour and one I always thought I might go for had it been available for the R, but not anymore - I prefer Limestone Grey and Reflex Silver - IMO they are much better choices for the R.  They work beautifully with the styling and really show off the sharp Mk7 lines to superb effect. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 29 May 2016, 19:04

Washed it.

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 29 May 2016, 19:59

The more I see of yours Rebecca the more I fancy an R

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 29 May 2016, 20:34

It fits !!!!

I'm just back this weekend from my business trip to Saudi, and its been such a glorious weekend, i thought i would give the fitting of the diffuser a try.

i was lucky in that i managed to get the old diffuser off without any damage (in case it needed to go back on), and then compared the fitting tabs on the old diffuser with the new one, and they all looked in the same position to me.

a bit of juggling and the new diffuser went on a treat. Secured underneath just aft of the rear wheel arches by the proper VW GTI style fitting brackets. Well pleased, even though it does highlight how weedy the factory tailpipes are in diameter (my wife's Polo Blue GT chromed tips i purchased for it, fit straight over the factory pipes !) Might have to find some larger ones at some stage.

Anyway, to the pictures, hope you like

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snooze on 29 May 2016, 22:24

Quote from: Booth11 on 29 May 2016, 19:04

Washed it.

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7341/27327147465_dbca1c65c4_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HCNLSV)

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7370/26720922833_e607056a02_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GHeHq6)

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7458/27255669841_099ae06363_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Hwur56)

(https://c7.staticflickr.com/8/7336/26718656534_0510ed1493_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GH36HY)

(https://c3.staticflickr.com/8/7366/27292580546_5382de3fee_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HzKBky)

(https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7272/27255702211_80884f6d02_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HwuAGc)

(https://c3.staticflickr.com/8/7449/26718512994_313a76f61f_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GH2n49)

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How do you even get it that clean?! Wish mine looked like that!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 29 May 2016, 22:56

Quote from: Sootchucker on 29 May 2016, 20:34

It fits !!!!

Good on you for trying.
Maybe the normal GTD one is the same from a low down angle but it seems lop sided. I think its because the valance doesn't really encase the rear pipes. There seems to be a really big gap around them.
I do like the way there is an overhang around it like the GTI.

Hopefully that's scratched your itch.  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 30 May 2016, 14:59

I came home from work today to find my new neighbours gathered around my car :huh:
Apparently they'd lost their new cat a couple of days ago and the dad thought he saw it underneath my car a few moments before I arrived home.
Imagine my surprise when I opened the bonnet to find the cat lay on top of the engine!!  :shocked:
Has anyone experienced anything similar ?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 30 May 2016, 16:11

Quote from: kalimon on 30 May 2016, 14:59

I came home from work today to find my new neighbours gathered around my car :huh:
Apparently they'd lost their new cat a couple of days ago and the dad thought he saw it underneath my car a few moments before I arrived home.
Imagine my surprise when I opened the bonnet to find the cat lay on top of the engine!!  :shocked:
Has anyone experienced anything similar ?

No, but some years ago, I unknowingly locked my neighbours cat in my garage when I put my car away. When I opened the garage door the next day, I had paw prints all over the bonnet and roof; fortunately no scratches. The cat shot out of the garage as if it's tail was on fire!

One of my neighbours now has a new cat that's very inquisitive, and I always check it hasn't crept into the garage before I close the door. Apart from not wanting to lock someone's cat up, I don't want it to jump on my car and scratch the paintwork.

Lucky you didn't drive off with the cat under your bonnet, although hopefully, it would've had the sense to get out and not get harmed if you started the engine.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 May 2016, 16:51

Never had a cat get up into the engine compartment, but one of my cats is obsessed with transit vans and if there's a van parked in the driveway with doors open, he will appear out of thin air and jump into it. Whenever we have workmen at our house (as we do atm), we have to train them to check their vans every time before driving off.  I live in fear of the cat being driven off and jumping out miles away.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mk7-GTD on 30 May 2016, 18:20

My brother in law brought a cat from work to our place when he was going out with my sister(he is actually married to my other sister-long story) and he didn't stop once on the 120 mile journey. It was in a Renault 18 so that will give you an idea of how long ago it was. Back then it was easy to even see the ground through the engine bay.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jackie Treehorn on 30 May 2016, 18:37

Quote from: kalimon on 30 May 2016, 14:59

I came home from work today to find my new neighbours gathered around my car :huh:
Apparently they'd lost their new cat a couple of days ago and the dad thought he saw it underneath my car a few moments before I arrived home.
Imagine my surprise when I opened the bonnet to find the cat lay on top of the engine!!  :shocked:
Has anyone experienced anything similar ?

I have on one occasion opened the bonnet to see cat hairs on the fabric battery cover and bonnet sound proof material, You can see the ground at the back of the engine and I think our cat has climbed up between the turbo and battery when its warm.  its a little odd but that's the only reason I can think for the cat hairs in that location...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Talk-torque on 30 May 2016, 19:41

Quote from: Jackie Treehorn on 30 May 2016, 18:37

I have on one occasion opened the bonnet to see cat hairs on the fabric battery cover and bonnet sound proof material, You can see the ground at the back of the engine and I think our cat has climbed up between the turbo and battery when its warm.  its a little odd but that's the only reason I can think for the cat hairs in that location...

There must be a space in the market for a tool to remove cat hairs from under bonnet areas! This time next year, I'll be a millionaire, Rodney!  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 30 May 2016, 22:35

Retro fitted all 4 door warning lights to the new GTD, after "liberating" them from the outgoing White GTD.

Took me many weekends to fit them a year or so ago, today took only 1.5 hours from start to finish ( with the door trims off in a round 3 minutes each !).  :cool: :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 31 May 2016, 07:32

Do the door cards come off and refit easily Andrew??

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 31 May 2016, 11:17

Yeah, dead easy Chris.

Use a proper trim removal tool to save marking the panel, then:

Lever off the cover over the door pull grab, and remove the Torx screw inside the handle.
Removal the second Torx screw at the bottom of the door handle grab.
On the bottom edge of the door - use a 10mm spanner and turn the special fixing through 90° (in the middle of the lower door panel underneath).
Start at the bottom edge and gently but firmly start pulling the door panel away then insert the trim removal tool to "persuade" the pop in fixings to come out (you can be fairly rough and they are quite strong).
After the panel fixings are off, gentle pull the door card slightly backwards to release it from it's front clips and out of the door window channel (just need to jiggle the panel slightly and lift upwards).
Carefully remove the cable to the door release handle (a very simple clip you pull back to release), then carefully release all the wiring connectors - from memory as below:
Drivers door - Windows switch, alarm LED, exterior mirror cable, central locking cable and ambient lighting cable (so 5 in total)
Passenger Door - Windows Switch, ambient lighting only (2 only 2).

On the rears doors it's the same, but the special fixing you need to turn though 90° on the bottom edge of the door is inside the area covered by the dummy red lens on the door. There's also only 3 connectors (apart from the door handle cable) and that's electric windows, tweeter connector and finally a power connector for the door locks etc.

As I'd already done it on the White GTD, I knew what I needed to do so could have the news cards off in a matter of minutes. Hope this helps.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 31 May 2016, 12:02

Yeah it's pretty easy but takes a bit of brute force - a sharp tug - to release the clips. You'd probably need 1-2 spare clips per door card. I think I broke one clip between the 2 front door cards.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jackie Treehorn on 31 May 2016, 19:52

Quote from: Talk-torque on 30 May 2016, 19:41

Quote from: Jackie Treehorn on 30 May 2016, 18:37

I have on one occasion opened the bonnet to see cat hairs on the fabric battery cover and bonnet sound proof material, You can see the ground at the back of the engine and I think our cat has climbed up between the turbo and battery when its warm.  its a little odd but that's the only reason I can think for the cat hairs in that location...

There must be a space in the market for a tool to remove cat hairs from under bonnet areas! This time next year, I'll be a millionaire, Rodney!  :cool:

 :grin:

I am embarrassed to say it, but I did vacuum them off. I did it while the car was in the garage as I didn't want my neighbours thinking i'm mental  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dave7268 on 01 June 2016, 18:17

Quote from: Jackie Treehorn on 25 May 2016, 21:56

Quote from: dave7268 on 25 May 2016, 21:07

Took car in for its 2yr service only to be told, before I was about to go and collect it, that I have a coolant leak and they need to strip the engine down to find it  :cry:

Under warranty with VW approved parts so all is good, keep us posted  :wink:

Well, finally got my car back today after what seems like a lifetime!

The coolant leak was where a hose attaches to the coolant pump so they replaced the hose but then found out that the coolant pump wasn't working properly. This too was replaced and then they found the coolant had contaminated one of the belts so they replaced that too.

Talking with the mechanic who done the job, he was saying that it is quite a common problem on the GTI and R. There was even an R in the next bay in the garage getting the same job done at the very same time as mine  :shocked:

It was only a very slight leak that they happened to see upon visible inspection - I had no warning lights on or high temps, no overheating smells whatsoever. Glad they found it and fixed the problem but a word of caution for all.....

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 01 June 2016, 19:04

Quote from: dave7268 on 01 June 2016, 18:17

Quote from: Jackie Treehorn on 25 May 2016, 21:56

Quote from: dave7268 on 25 May 2016, 21:07

Took car in for its 2yr service only to be told, before I was about to go and collect it, that I have a coolant leak and they need to strip the engine down to find it  :cry:

Under warranty with VW approved parts so all is good, keep us posted  :wink:

Well, finally got my car back today after what seems like a lifetime!

The coolant leak was where a hose attaches to the coolant pump so they replaced the hose but then found out that the coolant pump wasn't working properly. This too was replaced and then they found the coolant had contaminated one of the belts so they replaced that too.

Talking with the mechanic who done the job, he was saying that it is quite a common problem on the GTI and R. There was even an R in the next bay in the garage getting the same job done at the very same time as mine  :shocked:

It was only a very slight leak that they happened to see upon visible inspection - I had no warning lights on or high temps, no overheating smells whatsoever. Glad they found it and fixed the problem but a word of caution for all.....

Thanks for the heads up on that il keep an eye on mine and look for any wet patches under the car...
Glad they got yours all sorted  :grin: RESULT  :whistle: :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jackie Treehorn on 01 June 2016, 20:02

       
wrong thread sorry nothing to see.......

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Running Man on 01 June 2016, 20:46

V.much looking forward to my new daily runaround Golf GTI - in the meantime come on England v Russia  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 02 June 2016, 11:16

Quote from: dave7268 on 01 June 2016, 18:17

Quote from: Jackie Treehorn on 25 May 2016, 21:56

Quote from: dave7268 on 25 May 2016, 21:07

Took car in for its 2yr service only to be told, before I was about to go and collect it, that I have a coolant leak and they need to strip the engine down to find it  :cry:

Under warranty with VW approved parts so all is good, keep us posted  :wink:

Well, finally got my car back today after what seems like a lifetime!

The coolant leak was where a hose attaches to the coolant pump so they replaced the hose but then found out that the coolant pump wasn't working properly. This too was replaced and then they found the coolant had contaminated one of the belts so they replaced that too.

Talking with the mechanic who done the job, he was saying that it is quite a common problem on the GTI and R. There was even an R in the next bay in the garage getting the same job done at the very same time as mine  :shocked:

It was only a very slight leak that they happened to see upon visible inspection - I had no warning lights on or high temps, no overheating smells whatsoever. Glad they found it and fixed the problem but a word of caution for all.....

Quick question regarding this - did you need to top up the coolant at all prior to it going in? Just wondering if it's something to keep an eye on even if you aren't needing to top up.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dave7268 on 02 June 2016, 17:14

Quote from: Gnasher on 02 June 2016, 11:16

Quick question regarding this - did you need to top up the coolant at all prior to it going in? Just wondering if it's something to keep an eye on even if you aren't needing to top up.

Nope, and the last time I checked my coolant level was about 4 weeks prior to the car going in for it's service and everything seemed fine then and as I mentioned no discernible overheating, etc. so was genuinely surprised when they told me I had a leak and the car is used as a daily driver.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Talk-torque on 02 June 2016, 18:40

Coolant colouring means just a slight leak will leave a noticeable witness mark. Good of the dealer not to ignore it, but they maybe welcomed the warranty work!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTD1414 on 03 June 2016, 09:51

Found out not to use the windscreen washer with the pan roof open..  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 03 June 2016, 12:57

Quote from: GTD1414 on 03 June 2016, 09:51

Found out not to use the windscreen washer with the pan roof open..  :grin:

 :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 03 June 2016, 14:43

Quote from: GTD1414 on 03 June 2016, 09:51

Found out not to use the windscreen washer with the pan roof open..  :grin:

Who's a silly billy hahaha that's made my day and the fact you've owned up to it lol top marks  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTD1414 on 03 June 2016, 16:27

Quote from: gtiaps on 03 June 2016, 14:43

Quote from: GTD1414 on 03 June 2016, 09:51

Found out not to use the windscreen washer with the pan roof open..  :grin:

Who's a silly billy hahaha that's made my day and the fact you've owned up to it lol top marks  :whistle:

 :laugh: I didn't mind it myself, the mist was quite refreshing, it made my gf jump though.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dave7268 on 03 June 2016, 16:40

Quote from: GTD1414 on 03 June 2016, 16:27

Quote from: gtiaps on 03 June 2016, 14:43

Quote from: GTD1414 on 03 June 2016, 09:51

Found out not to use the windscreen washer with the pan roof open..  :grin:

Who's a silly billy hahaha that's made my day and the fact you've owned up to it lol top marks  :whistle:

 :laugh: I didn't mind it myself, the mist was quite refreshing, it made my gf jump though.

Brought a smile to my face this  :smiley: as I done the exact same thing when I picked my car up from the dealers the other day. Beautiful day and fully opened the sunroof and then drove off. Turned a corner and the sun highlighted my dirty windscreen so hit the screen wash, forgetting the sunroof was open, and got myself good and proper resulting in a few good stains to remove on my white work shirt! LOL.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 03 June 2016, 16:52

Quote from: GTD1414 on 03 June 2016, 16:27

Quote from: gtiaps on 03 June 2016, 14:43

Quote from: GTD1414 on 03 June 2016, 09:51

Found out not to use the windscreen washer with the pan roof open..  :grin:

Who's a silly billy hahaha that's made my day and the fact you've owned up to it lol top marks  :whistle:

 :laugh: I didn't mind it myself, the mist was quite refreshing, it made my gf jump though.

I'd av loved it if I had the sunroof I'd get a good thump but I'd pmsl wetting the wife lol  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 03 June 2016, 18:19

Took mine to VW to have a look at my squeaky suspension, it's booked back in on Thursday for new rear shocks and front suspension arms.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 05 June 2016, 16:51

Today I spent nearly an hour trying to clean the soot off the tailpipes with some Mother's and some cloths.
I gave up at 90% better with a numb finger.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 05 June 2016, 20:01

Quote from: Exonian on 05 June 2016, 16:51

Today I spent nearly an hour trying to clean the soot off the tailpipes with some Mother's and some cloths.
I gave up at 90% better with a numb finger.

It's still light, go back out and do the other 10%.  :tongue:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 05 June 2016, 21:36

Quote from: Booth11 on 05 June 2016, 20:01

Quote from: Exonian on 05 June 2016, 16:51

Today I spent nearly an hour trying to clean the soot off the tailpipes with some Mother's and some cloths.
I gave up at 90% better with a numb finger.

It's still light, go back out and do the other 10%.  :tongue:

My finger is still numb.  :lipsrsealed:


When fishing the chrome bits from the oven sides and shelves out of the dishwasher I did consider giving them the Mother's treatment mind you...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 05 June 2016, 23:38

Quote from: Exonian on 05 June 2016, 21:36

Quote from: Booth11 on 05 June 2016, 20:01

Quote from: Exonian on 05 June 2016, 16:51

Today I spent nearly an hour trying to clean the soot off the tailpipes with some Mother's and some cloths.
I gave up at 90% better with a numb finger.

It's still light, go back out and do the other 10%.  :tongue:

My finger is still numb.  :lipsrsealed:


When fishing the chrome bits from the oven sides and shelves out of the dishwasher I did consider giving them the Mother's treatment mind you...

See this is how it goes.  I flayed and polished the glass shower enclosure the other day.

EDIT:  Clayed NOT flayed, lol.  That would be worth watching.  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 06 June 2016, 10:41

Added a Skoda Fabia 1.0L courtesy car to it's policy.  :cry:

Whilst I was on the phone to Direct Line and asked the question about factory fitted specced extras and whether these needs declaring as with previous policies they always said if it was fitted at the factory then not considered an extra. But recently a couple of people have said DL now want any specced extra t be declared.  Anyway, contrary to what I have been told on previous DL policies they now consider anything above standard spec to be an extra or modification even if it is fitted at the factory.  So I went through the list and everything was added on except a couple of things that didn't come up in their list like DCC and Keyless?  I also added on my DTUK Pedalbox which obviously I haven't fitted yet.  :wink:   Result - I got a refund of £1.80 on my current policy.  :grin:
 
I had to explain to the lovely guy dealing with me what a Pedalbox was as he'd not heard of them.  He said "everyday's a school day" lol, and admitted he knew nothing about cars but was into motorbikes and said a few he'd ridden could've done with one of these pedal box thingys! Said in his lunch hour he was going to google whether there was a similar thing for motorbikes.   :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 06 June 2016, 12:17

In 35 years of driving,  Direct Line have never come even close to being competitive when it came to insuring my cars or vans. I'm amazed they are still in business :shocked:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 06 June 2016, 13:00

Been away for a week with my car left at a dockside car park in Southampton. Was expecting to have to dig it out from under a mountain of guano but amazingly, with the exception of a few splashes over the bonnet, poo free! Enjoyed the drive home too.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 06 June 2016, 13:41

Half hour speed wash today - snow foam, 2BW and dry only.  Ready for body shop tomorrow.  Looking forward to next couple of days in the Skoda Fabia 1.0  :wink: :laugh:

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 06 June 2016, 14:29

Quote from: kalimon on 06 June 2016, 12:17

In 35 years of driving,  Direct Line have never come even close to being competitive when it came to insuring my cars or vans. I'm amazed they are still in business :shocked:

DL is £230 a year for me.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: BigD on 06 June 2016, 14:30

Quote from: Exonian on 05 June 2016, 16:51

Today I spent nearly an hour trying to clean the soot off the tailpipes with some Mother's and some cloths.
I gave up at 90% better with a numb finger.

I would recommend barkeepers friend (£2.99 from John Lewis) works a treat and relatively no effort to get them spotless.

I couldn't get mine spotless with mercury, google led me to this.

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?6105375-Cleaning-dirty-exhaust-tips

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 06 June 2016, 15:55

Quote from: Booth11 on 06 June 2016, 14:29

Quote from: kalimon on 06 June 2016, 12:17

In 35 years of driving,  Direct Line have never come even close to being competitive when it came to insuring my cars or vans. I'm amazed they are still in business :shocked:

DL is £230 a year for me.

I'm sure somebody must use them, maybe they just don't like window cleaners :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 06 June 2016, 16:07

Quote from: kalimon on 06 June 2016, 15:55

Quote from: Booth11 on 06 June 2016, 14:29

Quote from: kalimon on 06 June 2016, 12:17

In 35 years of driving,  Direct Line have never come even close to being competitive when it came to insuring my cars or vans. I'm amazed they are still in business :shocked:

DL is £230 a year for me.

I'm sure somebody must use them, maybe they just don't like window cleaners :smiley:

Nope ur not on your own they don't like truck drivers neither I always get my quotes and insurance cheaper by £50 everytime lol power to the tinter webs  :grin: :whistle: :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mk7-GTD on 06 June 2016, 18:50

Quote from: Booth11 on 06 June 2016, 13:41

Half hour speed wash today - snow foam, 2BW and dry only.  Ready for body shop tomorrow.  Looking forward to next couple of days in the Skoda Fabia 1.0  :wink: :laugh:

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Seriously, you got on the roof to photograph your car after a wash! That is just showing off that is  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 06 June 2016, 19:12

Quote from: Mk7-GTD on 06 June 2016, 18:50

Seriously, you got on the roof to photograph your car after a wash! That is just showing off that is  :whistle:

Yes I'll do anything for a photo opportunity. :tongue:  That's the verandah roof, which is below the upstairs windows, which is where I was. :smiley: 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 06 June 2016, 23:34

Its just your luck for insurance companies.
I swear by DirectLine.
Having my 24yr old daughter on my wife's GTI policy is only £230.

In fact all 3 of my kids started with DL at aged 17 with policies around £650. Which is fanatstic for 17yr olds.
What I did find strange was, it was cheaper for them to be the only driver on their policies. As as I was added or their mum it shot up by a couple of hundred whereas with other companies it would bring the price down!!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 07 June 2016, 07:02

Different companies target different geographic locations and also different vehicles. I've never had a competitive quote from DL or any other other big name with the exception of More Than. They do have a call centre near where I live, they've always been a lot cheaper than anyone else.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 07 June 2016, 14:28

Got told off by my wife for hooning along in hers (with her sat next to me) reminding me it wasn't my car.

I told her it deserved a work out for once.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 09 June 2016, 19:24

Quote from: mcmaddy on 07 June 2016, 07:02

Different companies target different geographic locations and also different vehicles. I've never had a competitive quote from DL or any other other big name with the exception of More Than. They do have a call centre near where I live, they've always been a lot cheaper than anyone else.

DL are cheap down south, always twice as much as the cheapest up in the North East for me. My Dad pays pennies to insure his GTD in Southampton - i've quoted on his address and seen a £270 quote for my R, back up in North Shields and it's almost £700, and my postcode has a lower crime rating than my dad's.

Esure seem to be consistently the cheapest big player around the North East for me, followed by the Churchill group of companies.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: shiners on 10 June 2016, 11:05

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 09 June 2016, 19:24

Quote from: mcmaddy on 07 June 2016, 07:02

Different companies target different geographic locations and also different vehicles. I've never had a competitive quote from DL or any other other big name with the exception of More Than. They do have a call centre near where I live, they've always been a lot cheaper than anyone else.

DL are cheap down south, always twice as much as the cheapest up in the North East for me. My Dad pays pennies to insure his GTD in Southampton - i've quoted on his address and seen a £270 quote for my R, back up in North Shields and it's almost £700, and my postcode has a lower crime rating than my dad's.

Esure seem to be consistently the cheapest big player around the North East for me, followed by the Churchill group of companies.

£198 all in this year for the R with DL. The price comparison sites couldn't get anywhere near that.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 10 June 2016, 19:29

Got my R back from Lookers Newcastle after a few days of warranty work. The boot pocket is fixed, not that it really bothered me enough to fix it early days. My wastegate rattle is (almost) gone now too - it has been clipped and there's just the vague hint between 1800-2000rpm under light load that I can only hear with the windows down and no radio on - maybe part of the noise is a bit of a whistle and that's all that's left? The service tech did claim that it isn't a warranty job and they've done with a modified clip as a gesture of goodwill. They didn't seem to be able to trace the 3 instances of stop-start error that have happened in the last week - surely they'd have been logged somewhere?

Lookers seem to be really pushing the boat out on keeping the customer happy, they cleaned my car (forgot to tell them not to) and it was immaculate, the tyres have been blacked up and my car was cleaned inside to a high standard - I haven't once hoovered it out myself in a year of ownership and now it is spotless. I was about to step out of the dealership and into the car when a seagull spattered it with sh!te - they whizzed a hose straight around and gave it a quick rinse again.

Saw the new Tiguan in the flesh too - very nice as SUVs go (don't think i'd want one myself), i'd rather have the sporty steering wheel that the performance Golfs have, but other than that it looked great inside and out.

Lots of tyre variety in the performance Golfs and Sciroccos - P-Zeros on a 19" shod R, Bridgestones on the GTI and Conti 5s on the 19" shod Scirocco R. Hankooks creeping in on the standard models (including my courtesy R-line).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 10 June 2016, 19:38

Got mine back from VW with a new suspension. Feels good, no squeaks (yet) and best of all they didn't wash it after I asked them not to. Simple things haha.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 10 June 2016, 20:29

Quote from: KyleB on 10 June 2016, 19:38

Got mine back from VW with a new suspension. Feels good, no squeaks (yet) and best of all they didn't wash it after I asked them not to. Simple things haha.

Hopefully it will remain squeak free.

The simple things are important. I collect mine from the bodyshop in the morning, hopefully with a decent paint job done on the door and bumper.  When they called to tell me it would be ready I took yet another opportunity to remind them of the no washing instructions.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 10 June 2016, 20:50

Arranged to collect it from the bodyshop in the morning. 

So it will be bye bye to the little Skoda. :cry: :cry: :cry: :grin:

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It's not been too bad really all things considered. Basic and I've missed DSG but better than the Corsa I had last time. Seats bloody uncomfortable though. My mission has been to see how much I could bring down long term mpg from it's original 44.4.  :grin:

I did like the dashboard stickers, especially the one stating it must go back in a clean condition. Their idea of clean differs a bit from mine.  I had to dust the media screen when I first got it as it was filthy, and then because I'd made a clean spot........ :grin:

Also loved the sticker drawing attention to the fact alloys are expensive to repair.......really???  :laugh:

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 10 June 2016, 21:22

Booth, sincerely hope you get a great result tomorrow with your car's repairs, must be a bit nerve wracking.

Gave my car a thorough vacuum and dust inside plus cleaned the wheels and the black plastic sills and rear valance in preparation for a wash tomorrow. It's not been cleaned for a few weeks so rather bogging...

Oh, and the tailpipes with my washing up pad again :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 10 June 2016, 22:20

Quote from: Watts on 10 June 2016, 21:22

Booth, sincerely hope you get a great result tomorrow with your car's repairs, must be a bit nerve wracking.

Gave my car a thorough vacuum and dust inside plus cleaned the wheels and the black plastic sills and rear valance in preparation for a wash tomorrow. It's not been cleaned for a few weeks so rather bogging...

Oh, and the tailpipes with my washing up pad again :whistle:

Thanks, I hope so too.  Might take my swirl spotting torch with me.  :laugh:  They did some respraying on my Mk6 GTI way back and it was a superb job so hoping this will be to the same standard, which was actually better than the factory finish.  Still, you never know.  :undecided:

Washing up pad - just don't take a magnifying glass to your tailpipes.  :wink: :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Fabio Bignose on 10 June 2016, 22:34

New Off-Side Mirror fitted after being damaged whilst stationary at traffic lights.

Work carried out by Ashmore Ryder in Dublin who i thoroughly recommend for bodywork repairs as ive had a few jobs done here now and always First Class work and excellent customer service from Barry and the team..!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: peterdoherty on 11 June 2016, 01:44

Blew the turbo in a 2.5 year old GTD - turbo and intercoooler being replaced under warranty - apparently the turbo split in half - photos from dealer to follow!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 11 June 2016, 10:37

Quote from: peterdoherty on 11 June 2016, 01:44

Blew the turbo in a 2.5 year old GTD - turbo and intercoooler being replaced under warranty - apparently the turbo split in half - photos from dealer to follow!

That's the first GTD turbo gone on here I think. Split in half - what a spectacular way to go.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: peterdoherty on 11 June 2016, 12:35

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 11 June 2016, 10:37

Quote from: peterdoherty on 11 June 2016, 01:44

Blew the turbo in a 2.5 year old GTD - turbo and intercoooler being replaced under warranty - apparently the turbo split in half - photos from dealer to follow!

That's the first GTD turbo gone on here I think. Split in half - what a spectacular way to go.

Yep and only £30k miles and serviced 2 days ago!!!

Workshop manager said its not the 1st theyve had to replace

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 11 June 2016, 13:48

Update:

Car went into bodyshop on Tuesday for repair following the door damage and the bumper damage. Rear passenger door crease dent and chip was repaired and the whole door resprayed, and damage to rear bumper crease was repaired and the corner resprayed.

Collected car from the bodyshop this morning and what a fantastic job they’ve done.  I am thrilled. Absolutely flawless repair and paint job to both and all back to its best now.  Even though it’s cost me £500 I’m actually glad I that I had full control over what type of repair was done and which bodyshop did it, rather than arguing it out with some third party.

I must give the highest praise the the bodyshop A B Crush.  They have done repair and paint on two of my cars now and both times I have been over the moon with the quality of the work and their excellent level of customer service.  It’s a bit of a far flung corner of the country but for anyone in this part of East Kent looking for a very good body shop should consider them. They are next to Lydden Hill Race Circuit, near Dover.

As a final goodbye to the little courtesy Skoda Fabia – I thrashed it all the way down to the bodyshop.  :laugh:

Door before:

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Door after:

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Bumper before:

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Bumper after:

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All back to normal:

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 :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 11 June 2016, 13:59

That looks a very good job Ms B  :cool:
Thankfully sorted to your satisfaction at the first attempt.

You can now give your left leg a nice rest.  :tongue:  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 11 June 2016, 14:13

Great stuff, looks mint. Glad you're pleased :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 11 June 2016, 17:00

Thanks.  It's a relief to have it back and a great job having been done.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 11 June 2016, 22:12

Quote from: Booth11 on 11 June 2016, 17:00

Thanks.  It's a relief to have it back and a great job having been done.  :smiley:

And.........Relax  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 11 June 2016, 22:55

Quote from: JB GTI on 11 June 2016, 22:12

Quote from: Booth11 on 11 June 2016, 17:00

Thanks.  It's a relief to have it back and a great job having been done.  :smiley:

And.........Relax  :smiley:

I do. :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 12 June 2016, 09:03

Now you just have to worry about parking it up again!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Eccie on 12 June 2016, 13:04

Quote from: KyleB on 12 June 2016, 09:03

Now you just have to worry about parking it up again!

I would Imagine Madam Booth's car will look something like this when she parks it up in future.....

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 12 June 2016, 13:09

Quote from: Eccie on 12 June 2016, 13:04

Quote from: KyleB on 12 June 2016, 09:03

Now you just have to worry about parking it up again!

I would Imagine Madam Booth's car will look something like this when she parks it up in future.....

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Imagine the fun popping those!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 12 June 2016, 13:24

Lol, I'll have to get me some of that giant bubble wrap. :laugh:  Although you'd probably have to drive over it to pop it.  :grin:

Seriously though, I don't spend much time worrying about parking out in public, even after something like this, it has to be done. If I was that concerned I'd buy an old banger for shopping duty or food shop online and never leave the house.:laugh: Damage happens, and as annoying as it is, and costly, you just have to deal with it and move on.  That said, I will always exercise great caution when choosing parking places but even the most carefully chosen spots are not risk free, you cannot predict what others will do sadly.  And I will always fix damage, I do not like a car with dents so they will always get fixed up.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Talk-torque on 12 June 2016, 14:24

Spot on, Mrs B. No point having a nice car, if you aint going to use it. It's a shame people are so careless, but, also, a fact of life that they are.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 13 June 2016, 09:53

Today I have another mk7.

It's silver and is a Diesel.

I don't know much else about it and I'm not in love with it.
It has alloy wheels and nav so I'm guessing it's not the bottom of the range and I quite like the part alcantara seats.
The engine has a horrible drone on the overrun and it takes a welly full to get it to move briskly.
I'm finally getting to grips with modern VW's and their throttle modulation. The dead initial take up in my GTI and R now make a bit of sense having driven this car. It must be an emissions thing as the car is very happy crawling along in stop start traffic and using the actual stop start it was recording 35mpg in near stationery rush hour traffic. Pottering around town with minimal effort with the throttle it's easily doing 45mpg using barely any revs yet when you need it to move quickly, to pull out of a junction into a flowing 40mph limit for example, it really needs a heavy right foot.
This car is designed for pottering about at zero revs or cruising and nothing in between.
Those two things it does quite well (diesel clatter and drone aside) but it's not a great car for give and take driving. Mind you I wouldn't mind betting the 1.4 TSI petrol is set up the same way.

So, driving dynamics aside, what do I think of it?
Well, it feels like a Golf.
VW harp on about heritage and yes, in a model like this it does indeed feel like any other Golf from any other generation just with a slightly different radio.
The cabin just feels like a Golf cabin, the exterior just looks Golf like, it drives like any other VW and with its balloon tyres is much more comfy than an R on 19's.

I'm guessing the thing must cost way over £20k to buy and so therefore the crunch question is "would I buy one of these with my own money?"

No. Sorry, this car has a lot of attributes and I'm sure it would make a very unassuming and reliable companion but it has zero charisma and zero charm.

If you read almost any road test of any generation of Golf ever over the last 30 odd years I'm sure the old cliche will come up "worthy but dull"
Nail on head.
Yawn.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 13 June 2016, 10:07

I think the vanilla MK7 Golfs (the non GTI/D/R versions) are starting to look very humdrum and tired now tbh...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 13 June 2016, 10:56

Quote from: JoeGTI on 13 June 2016, 10:07

I think the vanilla MK7 Golfs (the non GTI/D/R versions) are starting to look very humdrum and tired now tbh...

That kind of suits their character  :lipsrsealed:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: peterdoherty on 13 June 2016, 12:10

Quote from: Exonian on 13 June 2016, 09:53

Today I have another mk7.

It's silver and is a Diesel.

I don't know much else about it and I'm not in love with it.
It has alloy wheels and nav so I'm guessing it's not the bottom of the range and I quite like the part alcantara seats.
The engine has a horrible drone on the overrun and it takes a welly full to get it to move briskly.
I'm finally getting to grips with modern VW's and their throttle modulation. The dead initial take up in my GTI and R now make a bit of sense having driven this car. It must be an emissions thing as the car is very happy crawling along in stop start traffic and using the actual stop start it was recording 35mpg in near stationery rush hour traffic. Pottering around town with minimal effort with the throttle it's easily doing 45mpg using barely any revs yet when you need it to move quickly, to pull out of a junction into a flowing 40mph limit for example, it really needs a heavy right foot.
This car is designed for pottering about at zero revs or cruising and nothing in between.
Those two things it does quite well (diesel clatter and drone aside) but it's not a great car for give and take driving. Mind you I wouldn't mind betting the 1.4 TSI petrol is set up the same way.

So, driving dynamics aside, what do I think of it?
Well, it feels like a Golf.
VW harp on about heritage and yes, in a model like this it does indeed feel like any other Golf from any other generation just with a slightly different radio.
The cabin just feels like a Golf cabin, the exterior just looks Golf like, it drives like any other VW and with its balloon tyres is much more comfy than an R on 19's.

I'm guessing the thing must cost way over £20k to buy and so therefore the crunch question is "would I buy one of these with my own money?"

No. Sorry, this car has a lot of attributes and I'm sure it would make a very unassuming and reliable companion but it has zero charisma and zero charm.

If you read almost any road test of any generation of Golf ever over the last 30 odd years I'm sure the old cliche will come up "worthy but dull"
Nail on head.
Yawn.

Sounds like the brand new GT 1.6TDI I have on loan whilst my turbos being sorted

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 13 June 2016, 13:06

I took a walk around the back and it says 2.0 blue motion.
I think the blue motion means someone stuffed a pair of socks down the inlet pipe.

I tried it in sport mode and it still feels completely flat albeit more responsive at 1% accelerator depression, then nothing, then something happens a bit later on but I've lost confidence in it by that point and just settled for a tickle of the pedal and driving it like I drive my R around town (but for the opposite reason).

Normally I love Diesels for their drivability. Get in, start engine, ride the torque and enjoy the low and mid range thrust whilst being smug about the fuel consumption.
This one is seriously amiss.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 13 June 2016, 13:14

Quote from: Exonian on 13 June 2016, 13:06

I took a walk around the back and it says 2.0 blue motion.
I think the blue motion means someone stuffed a pair of socks down the inlet pipe.

Your inbox is full Andy

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 13 June 2016, 13:29

Taken mine back to the garage that repaired the front wing a few weeks ago. I noticed some tiny bubbles in the lacquer whilst washing it at the weekend - the garage owner had a look and was very apologetic. He'd sprayed it himself and seemed genuinely disappointed - he also agreed to sort a few stone chips too so that's a bonus!

Slightly different but filled the tank today and had averaged 39.4mpg for the last tank over 436 miles, impressed by that :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 13 June 2016, 13:39

Quote from: p3asa on 13 June 2016, 13:14

Quote from: Exonian on 13 June 2016, 13:06

I took a walk around the back and it says 2.0 blue motion.
I think the blue motion means someone stuffed a pair of socks down the inlet pipe.

Your inbox is full Andy

D'oh!
I've cleared a bit of space Steve :afro:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 13 June 2016, 20:59

Quote from: JoeGTI on 13 June 2016, 10:07

I think the vanilla MK7 Golfs (the non GTI/D/R versions) are starting to look very humdrum and tired now tbh...

Totally agree.  All a bit too.......Golf!  They need the extra styling additions for sure.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 13 June 2016, 21:00

Quote from: Exonian on 13 June 2016, 13:06

I took a walk around the back and it says 2.0 blue motion.
I think the blue motion means someone stuffed a pair of socks down the inlet pipe.

I tried it in sport mode and it still feels completely flat albeit more responsive at 1% accelerator depression, then nothing, then something happens a bit later on but I've lost confidence in it by that point and just settled for a tickle of the pedal and driving it like I drive my R around town (but for the opposite reason).

Normally I love Diesels for their drivability. Get in, start engine, ride the torque and enjoy the low and mid range thrust whilst being smug about the fuel consumption.
This one is seriously amiss.

Well if nothing else it's a good reminder that the R (and other performance Golfs) are the right choice.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 14 June 2016, 05:36

^^^^
It certainly is Mademoiselle B.
The gap in desirability between the models is greater than the price difference.

Quote from: Watts on 13 June 2016, 13:29

Taken mine back to the garage that repaired the front wing a few weeks ago. I noticed some tiny bubbles in the lacquer whilst washing it at the weekend - the garage owner had a look and was very apologetic. He'd sprayed it himself and seemed genuinely disappointed - he also agreed to sort a few stone chips too so that's a bonus!

Slightly different but filled the tank today and had averaged 39.4mpg for the last tank over 436 miles, impressed by that :smiley:

I now have Ted and your GTI in print form!  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 14 June 2016, 14:30

Quote from: Exonian on 14 June 2016, 05:36

I now have Ted and your GTI in print form!  :smiley:

Famous Ted! I'd have thought they would've preferred someone to be a bit more techy in their opinion so I was a bit surprised they took mine, perhaps they didn't have too many to choose from?! Haven't even seen it myself yet!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 14 June 2016, 16:41

Quote from: Watts on 14 June 2016, 14:30

Quote from: Exonian on 14 June 2016, 05:36

I now have Ted and your GTI in print form!  :smiley:

Famous Ted! I'd have thought they would've preferred someone to be a bit more techy in their opinion so I was a bit surprised they took mine, perhaps they didn't have too many to choose from?! Haven't even seen it myself yet!

Techy is boring. Your article was witty and amusing so I can see why Mr Birkett chose yours. Plus the pic of Ted of course.
The car looks great in the pics btw.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 14 June 2016, 17:50

Quote from: Eccie on 12 June 2016, 13:04

(http://i597.photobucket.com/albums/tt60/gpe/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsybbfxc1s.png) (http://s597.photobucket.com/user/gpe/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsybbfxc1s.png.html)

That looks like a Citroen Craptus.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 14 June 2016, 19:21

Quote from: Exonian on 14 June 2016, 16:41

Quote from: Watts on 14 June 2016, 14:30

Quote from: Exonian on 14 June 2016, 05:36

I now have Ted and your GTI in print form!  :smiley:

Famous Ted! I'd have thought they would've preferred someone to be a bit more techy in their opinion so I was a bit surprised they took mine, perhaps they didn't have too many to choose from?! Haven't even seen it myself yet!

Techy is boring. Your article was witty and amusing so I can see why Mr Birkett chose yours. Plus the pic of Ted of course.
The car looks great in the pics btw.

Thanks for that, on both counts :smiley: Ted truly was the star though!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 14 June 2016, 22:17

Narrowly avoided a speeding fine in mine the other day.  :rolleyes:

Close call https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRByXDP_RUs

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 14 June 2016, 22:36

Nice one, you lucky sod.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 14 June 2016, 22:51

Quote from: kalimon on 14 June 2016, 22:36

Nice one, you lucky sod.

Yeah  :rolleyes:
What I cut out was the drive to the lights. The Audi was up my ass for a fair bit as someone was in the right hand lane and turning right.
I was never going to race him but just wanted a flier off the lights.
I don't think the GPS was accurate as it was easily another 10mph onto that when I looked down in a 30 zone.
Close shave.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 15 June 2016, 04:34

Quote from: p3asa on 14 June 2016, 22:17

Narrowly avoided a speeding fine in mine the other day.  :rolleyes:

Close call https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRByXDP_RUs

Nice running commentary Stevie!  :grin:  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 15 June 2016, 08:01

Quote from: Exonian on 15 June 2016, 04:34

Quote from: p3asa on 14 June 2016, 22:17

Narrowly avoided a speeding fine in mine the other day.  :rolleyes:

Close call https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRByXDP_RUs

Nice running commentary Stevie!  :grin:  :grin:

I would have doubled the fine for that sh!te music  :grin: :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 15 June 2016, 08:30

Quote from: p3asa on 14 June 2016, 22:17

Narrowly avoided a speeding fine in mine the other day.  :rolleyes:

Close call https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRByXDP_RUs

Nice one lucky to get away with that one up your way audi n Bmw always the same wanna be coming back before they get there lol  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 15 June 2016, 08:53

Quote from: Exonian on 15 June 2016, 04:34

Nice running commentary Stevie!  :grin:  :grin:

 :embarrassed: Its amazing how many expletives are heard on it. And I thought I was a chilled out driver  :laugh:
At the time I thought they were going to pull me as I was the car in front for most of the way along the road which has a clear sight.

Quote from: CraigW on 15 June 2016, 08:01

I would have doubled the fine for that sh!te music  :grin: :grin:

C'mon Craig we all have our guilty pleasures  :laugh:

Quote from: gtiaps on 15 June 2016, 08:30

Nice one lucky to get away with that one up your way audi n Bmw always the same wanna be coming back before they get there lol  :whistle:

That's true. Not stereotypical at all  :grin: :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 15 June 2016, 10:01

Quote from: p3asa on 15 June 2016, 08:53

Quote from: Exonian on 15 June 2016, 04:34

Nice running commentary Stevie!  :grin:  :grin:

 :embarrassed: Its amazing how many expletives are heard on it. And I thought I was a chilled out driver  :laugh:
At the time I thought they were going to pull me as I was the car in front for most of the way along the road which has a clear sight.

Quote from: CraigW on 15 June 2016, 08:01

I would have doubled the fine for that sh!te music  :grin: :grin:

C'mon Craig we all have our guilty pleasures  :laugh:

Quote from: gtiaps on 15 June 2016, 08:30

Nice one lucky to get away with that one up your way audi n Bmw always the same wanna be coming back before they get there lol  :whistle:

That's true. Not stereotypical at all  :grin: :grin:

No not being stereotypical at all lol  :whistle: :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ffrank on 15 June 2016, 11:43

Quote from: Exonian on 15 June 2016, 04:34

Quote from: p3asa on 14 June 2016, 22:17

Narrowly avoided a speeding fine in mine the other day.  :rolleyes:

Close call https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRByXDP_RUs

Nice running commentary Stevie!  :grin:  :grin:

Dash cam events with commentary by Stevie should be a regular thing, I would subscribe :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mk7-GTD on 15 June 2016, 12:48

Quote from: p3asa on 14 June 2016, 22:17

Narrowly avoided a speeding fine in mine the other day.  :rolleyes:

Close call https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRByXDP_RUs

Stevie was there two people in the car?

After passing the cops you sounded like a you had a bad curry washed down by a bad pint the night before.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 18 June 2016, 15:21

Just got a "last chance" reminder to tax my R from 1st June..Whoops!  :whistle:

Straight onto the DVLA website to pay it!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ASKendrew on 19 June 2016, 21:03

Picked up my new GTI on Tuesday from the dealers (totally untouched with the protective stickers still intact). Got around to giving it a good bit of TLC this weekend (7 hours in total to wash, clay, wax and seal), this also included taking the wheels off and sealing everything underneath! :whistle:

Didn't manage to get any products bought before the weekend so had to make do with the ones left over from my Beetle and some Dodo wax and sealant from Motorsave. Still didn't turn out too bad I don't think! :rolleyes:

(https://c8.staticflickr.com/8/7253/27702498311_4ba0396ebe_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JcYxBe)

(https://c6.staticflickr.com/8/7443/27165900853_0cb354e9fd_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HoykSV)

(https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7404/27165903003_e9da3e2a09_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HoymvZ)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7309/27165177024_ea71a0f632_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HouCH7)

(https://c6.staticflickr.com/8/7348/27165902293_1f8a05ebfc_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HoymiK)

(https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7041/27702511251_c350baf623_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JcYBsk)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7490/27165176264_88084bfaf5_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HouCu1)

Honestly this car is a different beast in comparison to my Beetle. Plus coming from air-ride it's a nice change to be back in something comfy again! Definitely won't be getting bored of this anytime soon! :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Aidey on 19 June 2016, 21:07

Very smart, really nice colour that

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 19 June 2016, 21:11

 Love job, great looking car and what a brilliant numberplate!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ASKendrew on 19 June 2016, 21:16

Quote from: Aidey on 19 June 2016, 21:07

Very smart, really nice colour that

My first 'dark' coloured car after having silver for my last two. Comes up really nice after a clean!

Quote from: Watts on 19 June 2016, 21:11

Love job, great looking car and what a brilliant numberplate!

Thanks Watts. I couldn't believe when the dealer rang me up and asked if I wanted that plate haha. Pitty I've got a private reg to go on... :whistle:

Oh and just to mention - when I was cleaning the car we noticed somebody had already dented the passenger side door (in the 4 days of having it!). Good job we have a family PDR company and it was quickly sorted! Seems I was a bit optimistic parking in between people at Asda. :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 19 June 2016, 22:56

Quote from: ASKendrew on 19 June 2016, 21:03

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7309/27165177024_ea71a0f632_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HouCH7)

(https://c6.staticflickr.com/8/7348/27165902293_1f8a05ebfc_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HoymiK)

Great job, car looks lovely.  :cool:  Sounds like you are enjoying it. :smiley:

Sorry to hear you have been struck by the curse of the supermarket car park.  How lucky you have a PDR company.  Whereabouts on the door was the dent?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ASKendrew on 20 June 2016, 13:12

Quote from: Booth11 on 19 June 2016, 22:56

Quote from: ASKendrew on 19 June 2016, 21:03

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7309/27165177024_ea71a0f632_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HouCH7)

(https://c6.staticflickr.com/8/7348/27165902293_1f8a05ebfc_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HoymiK)

Great job, car looks lovely.  :cool:  Sounds like you are enjoying it. :smiley:

Sorry to hear you have been struck by the curse of the supermarket car park.  How lucky you have a PDR company.  Whereabouts on the door was the dent?

It really is a different beast to the Beetle! :grin:

It was just below the crease on the door (luckily) which meant it came out in about five minutes!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 20 June 2016, 16:35

Beautiful looking GTI ASKendrew.
Now get some spacers on it pronto  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ASKendrew on 20 June 2016, 23:05

Quote from: Exonian on 20 June 2016, 16:35

Beautiful looking GTI ASKendrew.
Now get some spacers on it pronto  :cool:

Thanks Exonian! It definitely is crying out for some - what MM are you guys running?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 21 June 2016, 05:17

Quote from: ASKendrew on 20 June 2016, 23:05

Quote from: Exonian on 20 June 2016, 16:35

Beautiful looking GTI ASKendrew.
Now get some spacers on it pronto  :cool:

Thanks Exonian! It definitely is crying out for some - what MM are you guys running?

12 front and 16 rear was my choice.
Kalimon is running the same size spacers, check out his pics

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ASKendrew on 21 June 2016, 18:36

Quote from: Exonian on 21 June 2016, 05:17

Quote from: ASKendrew on 20 June 2016, 23:05

Quote from: Exonian on 20 June 2016, 16:35

Beautiful looking GTI ASKendrew.
Now get some spacers on it pronto  :cool:

Thanks Exonian! It definitely is crying out for some - what MM are you guys running?

12 front and 16 rear was my choice.
Kalimon is running the same size spacers, check out his pics

Sweet thanks, I'll take a look.

330 miles in and I've developed my first knock / rattle - coming from the passenger front side. Can feel it when braking and in the steering too. So that's my next job getting that booked in...:rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gazmondo35 on 21 June 2016, 20:45

Just come back from Sainsbury's & found some ignoramus has damage to my bumper,not sure if it was done by a car or trolley? but annoying nevertheless ,looks like it's going to be another insurance claim as the bumper has deformed in shape.



(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag318/Garry_Mcdonnell/BFFA6FD2-D881-41C1-80E4-A8D765000895_zps1y54jr6e.jpg)


(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag318/Garry_Mcdonnell/FA8A131B-13AF-4812-A849-0C7DB775A08A_zpsscjezyzz.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 21 June 2016, 20:57

Quote from: gazmondo35 on 21 June 2016, 20:45

Just come back from Sainsbury's & found some ignoramus has damage to my bumper,not sure if it was done by a car or trolley? but annoying nevertheless ,looks like it's going to be another insurance claim as the bumper has deformed in shape.

(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag318/Garry_Mcdonnell/BFFA6FD2-D881-41C1-80E4-A8D765000895_zps1y54jr6e.jpg)


(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag318/Garry_Mcdonnell/FA8A131B-13AF-4812-A849-0C7DB775A08A_zpsscjezyzz.jpg)

Really sorry to see this, the carelessness of some people is beyond comprehension.  Feel your pain. Always awful when the damage is right on the crease.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: peterdoherty on 21 June 2016, 21:48

Got it back from the dealer after a £5k warranty repair due to turbo failure after less than 30k miles and 2.5 years. Was only serviced by VW 2 days prior.
New turbo, inlet manifold and DPF (as it was full of oil)
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f154/petercdoherty/8B358C26-A006-4213-B943-3CFD9D78214A_zpsrl8uqb1z.jpg) (http://s47.photobucket.com/user/petercdoherty/media/8B358C26-A006-4213-B943-3CFD9D78214A_zpsrl8uqb1z.jpg.html)

(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f154/petercdoherty/320952DB-CB94-4EAD-898B-DC5EEC678B05_zpso5k61z8c.jpg) (http://s47.photobucket.com/user/petercdoherty/media/320952DB-CB94-4EAD-898B-DC5EEC678B05_zpso5k61z8c.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: boydeee on 22 June 2016, 09:15

Quote from: peterdoherty on 21 June 2016, 21:48

Got it back from the dealer after a £5k warranty repair due to turbo failure after less than 30k miles and 2.5 years. Was only serviced by VW 2 days prior.
New turbo, inlet manifold and DPF (as it was full of oil)

Ouch!! That looks very terminal!  :cry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: peterdoherty on 22 June 2016, 11:18

Quote from: boydeee on 22 June 2016, 09:15

Quote from: peterdoherty on 21 June 2016, 21:48

Got it back from the dealer after a £5k warranty repair due to turbo failure after less than 30k miles and 2.5 years. Was only serviced by VW 2 days prior.
New turbo, inlet manifold and DPF (as it was full of oil)

Ouch!! That looks very terminal!  :cry:

It was - inlet manifold full of turbo bits I believe lol

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Talk-torque on 22 June 2016, 17:35

Put PP GTI badges on front and rear. Not because I wanted it to look like a PP, but because I wanted the additional red accents, which I knew would look good against the Tungsten Silver. I also felt that the flat silver GTI badge on the rear didn't show up at all. There's a bit more design to the PP badges, too, with the raised edges. Look better than expected.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v716/rogersewell/IMG_0021.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v716/rogersewell/IMG_0022.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 22 June 2016, 22:35

Quote from: Talk-torque on 22 June 2016, 17:35

Put PP GTI badges on front and rear. Not because I wanted it to look like a PP, but because I wanted the additional red accents, which I knew would look good against the Tungsten Silver. I also felt that the flat silver GTI badge on the rear didn't show up at all. There's a bit more design to the PP badges, too, with the raised edges. Look better than expected.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v716/rogersewell/IMG_0021.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v716/rogersewell/IMG_0022.jpg)

Not normally a fan of the red PP badges but they look really good with the Tungsten Silver.  Classy.  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 22 June 2016, 23:12

Red GTI badges are much cooler than the silver ones and tie all the red accents together. That's why VW introduced them on the PP  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 23 June 2016, 00:24

Quote from: kalimon on 22 June 2016, 23:12

Red GTI badges are much cooler than the silver ones and tie all the red accents together. That's why VW introduced them on the PP  :wink:

That maybe so, but on some paintwork colours they look tacky (IMO).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 23 June 2016, 07:24

Quote from: Booth11 on 23 June 2016, 00:24

Quote from: kalimon on 22 June 2016, 23:12

Red GTI badges are much cooler than the silver ones and tie all the red accents together. That's why VW introduced them on the PP  :wink:

That maybe so, but on some paintwork colours they look tacky (IMO).

I think it's about time VW changed the 'R' logo to red. It's barely noticeable in silver as its so tiny.
What do you think ?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 23 June 2016, 08:02

Quote from: kalimon on 23 June 2016, 07:24

Quote from: Booth11 on 23 June 2016, 00:24

Quote from: kalimon on 22 June 2016, 23:12

Red GTI badges are much cooler than the silver ones and tie all the red accents together. That's why VW introduced them on the PP  :wink:

That maybe so, but on some paintwork colours they look tacky (IMO).

I think it's about time VW changed the 'R' logo to red. It's barely noticeable in silver as its so tiny.
What do you think ?

No, we like to be under the radar, not all in yer face with shouty red badges.  :tongue: :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 23 June 2016, 09:55

A blue R decal from Badgeskins might look quite good?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 23 June 2016, 13:37

Quote from: Booth11 on 23 June 2016, 08:02

Quote from: kalimon on 23 June 2016, 07:24

Quote from: Booth11 on 23 June 2016, 00:24

Quote from: kalimon on 22 June 2016, 23:12

Red GTI badges are much cooler than the silver ones and tie all the red accents together. That's why VW introduced them on the PP  :wink:

That maybe so, but on some paintwork colours they look tacky (IMO).

I think it's about time VW changed the 'R' logo to red. It's barely noticeable in silver as its so tiny.
What do you think ?

No, we like to be under the radar, not all in yer face with shouty red badges.  :tongue: :grin:

There's a fine line between being under the rader and being non-descript :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: TwoSheds on 23 June 2016, 13:53

There's also a fine line between being subtle which is what the R is to lots of owners than tacky imo by adding a red badge to this particular model.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 23 June 2016, 14:50

So why didn't VW also change the badges on the front wings for the PP GTI so the 'GTI' lettering is in red to match the tailgate and front grille badges?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 23 June 2016, 15:06

Quote from: SRGTD on 23 June 2016, 14:50

So why didn't VW also change the badges on the front wings for the PP GTI so the 'GTI' lettering is in red to match the tailgate and front grille badges?

The badge on the wing is red,  last time I looked.
If it also said GTI in red, it would be just that, a plain red badge :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 23 June 2016, 15:11

Quote from: SRGTD on 23 June 2016, 14:50

So why didn't VW also change the badges on the front wings for the PP GTI so the 'GTI' lettering is in red to match the tailgate and front grille badges?

I notice you have a Polo GTI.
I drove alongside a white one for a few miles the other day, a young kid was at the wheel.
I noticed him admiring my Golf, little knowing that I was quite envious of his Polo!  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 23 June 2016, 16:10

Quote from: kalimon on 23 June 2016, 15:11

Quote from: SRGTD on 23 June 2016, 14:50

So why didn't VW also change the badges on the front wings for the PP GTI so the 'GTI' lettering is in red to match the tailgate and front grille badges?

I notice you have a Polo GTI.
I drove alongside a white one for a few miles the other day, a young kid was at the wheel.
I noticed him admiring my Golf, little knowing that I was quite envious of his Polo!  :smiley:

Yes I have. It's a bit more old-school hot hatch than the Golf GTI, but much more refined than the hot hatches I owned in the 80's. It fits the bill for what I want and need my car to do, although I don't think I fit the stereotypical mould of the young Polo GTI driver (I'm retired!).

I really like the mk7 Golf GTI, but it's grown a bit too large for me.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 23 June 2016, 16:49

Quote from: kalimon on 23 June 2016, 13:37

Quote from: Booth11 on 23 June 2016, 08:02

Quote from: kalimon on 23 June 2016, 07:24

Quote from: Booth11 on 23 June 2016, 00:24

Quote from: kalimon on 22 June 2016, 23:12

Red GTI badges are much cooler than the silver ones and tie all the red accents together. That's why VW introduced them on the PP  :wink:

That maybe so, but on some paintwork colours they look tacky (IMO).

I think it's about time VW changed the 'R' logo to red. It's barely noticeable in silver as its so tiny.
What do you think ?

No, we like to be under the radar, not all in yer face with shouty red badges.  :tongue: :grin:

There's a fine line between being under the rader and being non-descript :whistle:

I'll take nondescript - I don't drive it for the benefit of others.  :kiss: :grin:

The GTI red accents were far better when they were kept subtle, calipers, the iconic stripe - course that was before they made the disastrous decision to continue the red stripe through the headlights - what were they thinking - and now red badges!!!  Soon the real GTI is going to be looking itself like one of the many GTI imposters that are on the increase.  :tongue:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 23 June 2016, 16:51

Quote from: SRGTD on 23 June 2016, 16:10

Quote from: kalimon on 23 June 2016, 15:11

Quote from: SRGTD on 23 June 2016, 14:50

So why didn't VW also change the badges on the front wings for the PP GTI so the 'GTI' lettering is in red to match the tailgate and front grille badges?

I notice you have a Polo GTI.
I drove alongside a white one for a few miles the other day, a young kid was at the wheel.
I noticed him admiring my Golf, little knowing that I was quite envious of his Polo!  :smiley:

Yes I have. It's a bit more old-school hot hatch than the Golf GTI, but much more refined than the hot hatches I owned in the 80's. It fits the bill for what I want and need my car to do, although I don't think I fit the stereotypical mould of the young Polo GTI driver (I'm retired!).

I really like the mk7 Golf GTI, but it's grown a bit too large for me.

It's a lovely looking Polo especially with it's new boots on.  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 23 June 2016, 17:04

Quote from: Booth11 on 23 June 2016, 16:51

Quote from: SRGTD on 23 June 2016, 16:10

Quote from: kalimon on 23 June 2016, 15:11

Quote from: SRGTD on 23 June 2016, 14:50

So why didn't VW also change the badges on the front wings for the PP GTI so the 'GTI' lettering is in red to match the tailgate and front grille badges?

I notice you have a Polo GTI.
I drove alongside a white one for a few miles the other day, a young kid was at the wheel.
I noticed him admiring my Golf, little knowing that I was quite envious of his Polo!  :smiley:

Yes I have. It's a bit more old-school hot hatch than the Golf GTI, but much more refined than the hot hatches I owned in the 80's. It fits the bill for what I want and need my car to do, although I don't think I fit the stereotypical mould of the young Polo GTI driver (I'm retired!).

I really like the mk7 Golf GTI, but it's grown a bit too large for me.

It's a lovely looking Polo especially with it's new boots on.  :cool:

Thanks Rebecca.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 23 June 2016, 17:51

Quote from: Booth11 on 23 June 2016, 16:49

Quote from: kalimon on 23 June 2016, 13:37

Quote from: Booth11 on 23 June 2016, 08:02

Quote from: kalimon on 23 June 2016, 07:24

Quote from: Booth11 on 23 June 2016, 00:24

Quote from: kalimon on 22 June 2016, 23:12

Red GTI badges are much cooler than the silver ones and tie all the red accents together. That's why VW introduced them on the PP  :wink:

That maybe so, but on some paintwork colours they look tacky (IMO).

I think it's about time VW changed the 'R' logo to red. It's barely noticeable in silver as its so tiny.
What do you think ?

No, we like to be under the radar, not all in yer face with shouty red badges.  :tongue: :grin:

There's a fine line between being under the rader and being non-descript :whistle:

I'll take nondescript - I don't drive it for the benefit of others.  :kiss: :grin:

The GTI red accents were far better when they were kept subtle, calipers, the iconic stripe - course that was before they made the disastrous decision to continue the red stripe through the headlights - what were they thinking - and now red badges!!!  Soon the real GTI is going to be looking itself like one of the many GTI imposters that are on the increase.  :tongue:

I could be wrong but I thought red on the badges of VWs has denoted more powerful versions of their cars for many years - the TDI all in silver was a basic model but a TDI with a red 'I' was more powerful. Seen it on very old Passats etc. So the red GTI on PP models is just a continuation of the same?

Personally I like all the red accents and particularly the red line through the headlights. I want it to look different to the others, that might be because my previous car was a bit under the radar and I wanted something more showy. Judging by the amount of attention my car receives I'm guessing there are quite a few out there that think the same! But, once I'm over my crisis I may prefer something more understated, who knows. For now though, I'm loving it :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 23 June 2016, 19:55

Quote from: Watts on 23 June 2016, 17:51

Quote from: Booth11 on 23 June 2016, 16:49

I'll take nondescript - I don't drive it for the benefit of others.  :kiss: :grin:

The GTI red accents were far better when they were kept subtle, calipers, the iconic stripe - course that was before they made the disastrous decision to continue the red stripe through the headlights - what were they thinking - and now red badges!!!  Soon the real GTI is going to be looking itself like one of the many GTI imposters that are on the increase.  :tongue:

I could be wrong but I thought red on the badges of VWs has denoted more powerful versions of their cars for many years - the TDI all in silver was a basic model but a TDI with a red 'I' was more powerful. Seen it on very old Passats etc. So the red GTI on PP models is just a continuation of the same?

Personally I like all the red accents and particularly the red line through the headlights. I want it to look different to the others, that might be because my previous car was a bit under the radar and I wanted something more showy. Judging by the amount of attention my car receives I'm guessing there are quite a few out there that think the same! But, once I'm over my crisis I may prefer something more understated, who knows. For now though, I'm loving it :smiley:

Yes that's the case.  I had GTI's for several years and adored them and still do, but I think they should just have the one version - the PP but just call it the GTI - why have 2 different power options - no need IMO. As for the iconic GTI red accents- absolutely should be there, that is the GTI, but sometimes less is more and IMO it doesn't really need any more than it originally had.  Just my thoughts - we are all different.  I did think I might miss the red moving from a GTI to an R, but can honestly say I haven't. My partner on the other hand does miss it and doesn't think the R looks as special as a GTI but what does he know.  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 23 June 2016, 20:36

Quote from: Booth11 on 23 June 2016, 19:55

Quote from: Watts on 23 June 2016, 17:51

Quote from: Booth11 on 23 June 2016, 16:49

I'll take nondescript - I don't drive it for the benefit of others.  :kiss: :grin:

The GTI red accents were far better when they were kept subtle, calipers, the iconic stripe - course that was before they made the disastrous decision to continue the red stripe through the headlights - what were they thinking - and now red badges!!!  Soon the real GTI is going to be looking itself like one of the many GTI imposters that are on the increase.  :tongue:

I could be wrong but I thought red on the badges of VWs has denoted more powerful versions of their cars for many years - the TDI all in silver was a basic model but a TDI with a red 'I' was more powerful. Seen it on very old Passats etc. So the red GTI on PP models is just a continuation of the same?

Personally I like all the red accents and particularly the red line through the headlights. I want it to look different to the others, that might be because my previous car was a bit under the radar and I wanted something more showy. Judging by the amount of attention my car receives I'm guessing there are quite a few out there that think the same! But, once I'm over my crisis I may prefer something more understated, who knows. For now though, I'm loving it :smiley:

Yes that's the case.  I had GTI's for several years and adored them and still do, but I think they should just have the one version - the PP but just call it the GTI - why have 2 different power options - no need IMO. As for the iconic GTI red accents- absolutely should be there, that is the GTI, but sometimes less is more and IMO it doesn't really need any more than it originally had.  Just my thoughts - we are all different.  I did think I might miss the red moving from a GTI to an R, but can honestly say I haven't. My partner on the other hand does miss it and doesn't think the R looks as special as a GTI but what does he know.  :grin:

Presumably he knows exactly what you tell him to? :whistle:

We all need a change now and then, with the exception of my first two cars (mk1 and mk2 Capris) I've never owned the same model of car more than once.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 23 June 2016, 20:40

Quote from: Booth11 on 23 June 2016, 19:55

Quote from: Watts on 23 June 2016, 17:51

Quote from: Booth11 on 23 June 2016, 16:49

I'll take nondescript - I don't drive it for the benefit of others.  :kiss: :grin:

The GTI red accents were far better when they were kept subtle, calipers, the iconic stripe - course that was before they made the disastrous decision to continue the red stripe through the headlights - what were they thinking - and now red badges!!!  Soon the real GTI is going to be looking itself like one of the many GTI imposters that are on the increase.  :tongue:

I could be wrong but I thought red on the badges of VWs has denoted more powerful versions of their cars for many years - the TDI all in silver was a basic model but a TDI with a red 'I' was more powerful. Seen it on very old Passats etc. So the red GTI on PP models is just a continuation of the same?

Personally I like all the red accents and particularly the red line through the headlights. I want it to look different to the others, that might be because my previous car was a bit under the radar and I wanted something more showy. Judging by the amount of attention my car receives I'm guessing there are quite a few out there that think the same! But, once I'm over my crisis I may prefer something more understated, who knows. For now though, I'm loving it :smiley:

Yes that's the case.  I had GTI's for several years and adored them and still do, but I think they should just have the one version - the PP but just call it the GTI - why have 2 different power options - no need IMO. As for the iconic GTI red accents- absolutely should be there, that is the GTI, but sometimes less is more and IMO it doesn't really need any more than it originally had.  Just my thoughts - we are all different.  I did think I might miss the red moving from a GTI to an R, but can honestly say I haven't. My partner on the other hand does miss it and doesn't think the R looks as special as a GTI but what does he know.  :grin:

I like the sound of your better half Rebecca, seems to know his cars :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 23 June 2016, 20:49

Quote from: kalimon on 23 June 2016, 20:40

Quote from: Booth11 on 23 June 2016, 19:55

Quote from: Watts on 23 June 2016, 17:51

Quote from: Booth11 on 23 June 2016, 16:49

I'll take nondescript - I don't drive it for the benefit of others.  :kiss: :grin:

The GTI red accents were far better when they were kept subtle, calipers, the iconic stripe - course that was before they made the disastrous decision to continue the red stripe through the headlights - what were they thinking - and now red badges!!!  Soon the real GTI is going to be looking itself like one of the many GTI imposters that are on the increase.  :tongue:

I could be wrong but I thought red on the badges of VWs has denoted more powerful versions of their cars for many years - the TDI all in silver was a basic model but a TDI with a red 'I' was more powerful. Seen it on very old Passats etc. So the red GTI on PP models is just a continuation of the same?

Personally I like all the red accents and particularly the red line through the headlights. I want it to look different to the others, that might be because my previous car was a bit under the radar and I wanted something more showy. Judging by the amount of attention my car receives I'm guessing there are quite a few out there that think the same! But, once I'm over my crisis I may prefer something more understated, who knows. For now though, I'm loving it :smiley:

Yes that's the case.  I had GTI's for several years and adored them and still do, but I think they should just have the one version - the PP but just call it the GTI - why have 2 different power options - no need IMO. As for the iconic GTI red accents- absolutely should be there, that is the GTI, but sometimes less is more and IMO it doesn't really need any more than it originally had.  Just my thoughts - we are all different.  I did think I might miss the red moving from a GTI to an R, but can honestly say I haven't. My partner on the other hand does miss it and doesn't think the R looks as special as a GTI but what does he know.  :grin:

I like the sound of your better half Rebecca, seems to know his cars :grin:

He knows nothing.  :laugh:

If it wasn't for him I would've been driving an R32 years ago, but instead had to slum it in a GTI.  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 23 June 2016, 22:05

Taken the Sport Cup 2s off and put the Super Sports back on in readiness for the Isle of Man next week and car is now happy with the rainy season

Signed the paperwork on the R Estate which I pick up a week on Friday

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 24 June 2016, 07:50

Had what looked like a big stone hit the windscreen on the way home yesterday that resulted in this..

(https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7121/27857537075_150c5eab8e_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JrFaen)

 :sad:

Will need a new windscreen as its on the drivers side lower middle of screen. Got autoglass coming next thursday to do it. That does seem like a long time to me as when I've had previous glass callouts its been the next day.

Also theres a bit of vibration noise coming from the pasenger side - I think above the glovebox, under certain circumstances, which is annoying but at least its not all the time.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mk7-GTD on 24 June 2016, 11:22

Quote from: davewilliams000 on 24 June 2016, 07:50

Had what looked like a big stone hit the windscreen on the way home yesterday that resulted in this..

(https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7121/27857537075_150c5eab8e_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JrFaen)

 :sad:

Will need a new windscreen as its on the drivers side lower middle of screen. Got autoglass coming next thursday to do it. That does seem like a long time to me as when I've had previous glass callouts its been the next day.

Also theres a bit of vibration noise coming from the pasenger side - I think above the glovebox, under certain circumstances, which is annoying but at least its not all the time.

Make sure that they use a VW windscreen, you need to tell them in advance.

On another note if you zoom in on the crack it looks really nice, like some form of android insect.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ASKendrew on 25 June 2016, 01:25

Well I took my Golf into the dealers yesterday due to a nasty knock on the passenger side (only had it a week and done 300 miles) :rolleyes:! It was there a total of five hours and had the anti roll bar link replaced - drives brilliantly again now... :whistle:

Service was awesome from the dealers (instead of going to my local dealer I ventured further out and went back to the dealer I bought the car off). I got a Polo GTI as a courtesy car, which I have to say was pretty awesome to drive (just not as comfy as the Golf). I did put £10 fuel in to get me home and back though, which VW were nice enough to put back into my Golf (with an extra £5 too). Heres to hopefully hassle free driving for the forseeable future!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Talk-torque on 25 June 2016, 06:41

That sounds like pretty awesome service from that dealer Andrew. Instead of messing around, they actually made an effort to find the problem and fix it. Guess it must have been a badly failed component, but, all the same, they got on with it and you now have a good car again.

So, care to name a good dealer? They deserve praise!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ASKendrew on 25 June 2016, 14:21

Quote from: Talk-torque on 25 June 2016, 06:41

That sounds like pretty awesome service from that dealer Andrew. Instead of messing around, they actually made an effort to find the problem and fix it. Guess it must have been a badly failed component, but, all the same, they got on with it and you now have a good car again.

So, care to name a good dealer? They deserve praise!

Definitely. The dealer I bought the car from was Doncaster VW. I used to take my Beetle to Leeds VW and it was always awful arrogant service! Nothing like that from the guys at Doncaster, really went out of their way especially with the petrol situation. :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JamesR27 on 25 June 2016, 15:15

Quote from: ASKendrew on 25 June 2016, 14:21

Quote from: Talk-torque on 25 June 2016, 06:41

That sounds like pretty awesome service from that dealer Andrew. Instead of messing around, they actually made an effort to find the problem and fix it. Guess it must have been a badly failed component, but, all the same, they got on with it and you now have a good car again.

So, care to name a good dealer? They deserve praise!

Definitely. The dealer I bought the car from was Doncaster VW. I used to take my Beetle to Leeds VW and it was always awful arrogant service! Nothing like that from the guys at Doncaster, really went out of their way especially with the petrol situation. :grin:

Glad to hear that that's my local and been taking to them about the R

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 25 June 2016, 15:24

Quote from: Mk7-GTD on 24 June 2016, 11:22

Quote from: davewilliams000 on 24 June 2016, 07:50

Had what looked like a big stone hit the windscreen on the way home yesterday that resulted in this..

(https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7121/27857537075_150c5eab8e_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JrFaen)

 :sad:

Will need a new windscreen as its on the drivers side lower middle of screen. Got autoglass coming next thursday to do it. That does seem like a long time to me as when I've had previous glass callouts its been the next day.

Also theres a bit of vibration noise coming from the pasenger side - I think above the glovebox, under certain circumstances, which is annoying but at least its not all the time.

Make sure that they use a VW windscreen, you need to tell them in advance.

On another note if you zoom in on the crack it looks really nice, like some form of android insect.

Didn't think they would use a non-VW windscreen. :shocked: I'll have to phone them back and make sure that's what they will be doing. Maybe I should have phoned the VW esurance number first!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 25 June 2016, 16:17

I wouldn't sweat not getting a VW windscreen, my original windscreen cracked in the first week of my R ownership with a pretty insubstantial (as judged by the noise) stone impact, and it was replaced with a St Gobain Quartz one which has put up with far more impacts since and is still going strong with a tiny shallow chip that can't be filled. For me the Official VW one was a bit on the brittle side. Had similar experiences with my other VWs - had a Polo with an internal crack right in the corner missed on PDI. The dealership agreed it had always been there and replaced the windscreen, it lasted about a week and then the replacement was far more resilient. Screens are getting far thinner in the name of weight saving, but they're a lot more fragile too.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: iandjm on 25 June 2016, 16:46

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 25 June 2016, 16:17

I wouldn't sweat not getting a VW windscreen, my original windscreen cracked in the first week of my R ownership with a pretty insubstantial (as judged by the noise) stone impact, and it was replaced with a St Gobain Quartz one which has put up with far more impacts since and is still going strong with a tiny shallow chip that can't be filled. For me the Official VW one was a bit on the brittle side. Had similar experiences with my other VWs - had a Polo with an internal crack right in the corner missed on PDI. The dealership agreed it had always been there and replaced the windscreen, it lasted about a week and then the replacement was far more resilient. Screens are getting far thinner in the name of weight saving, but they're a lot more fragile too.

I was just wondering if all the heated screens are VW original or if you can get a non original heated screen?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 25 June 2016, 19:08

Gave it it's first wash in a month!
It was a disgrace and was letting the rest of the street down, so it had to be done.
How do wheels possibly get so fecking dirty ?
I would have taken a couple of pics but my 6 plus got water damaged in my pocket during Mondays rain fest so I'm now phoneless :cry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 25 June 2016, 21:33

Quote from: kalimon on 25 June 2016, 19:08

Gave it it's first wash in a month!
It was a disgrace and was letting the rest of the street down, so it had to be done.
How do wheels possibly get so fecking dirty ?
I would have taken a couple of pics but my 6 plus got water damaged in my pocket during Mondays rain fest so I'm now phoneless :cry:

Not washed mine in about a month either (or certainly feels like it)! :shocked: Will try and get it done when the windscreen has been done.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jackie Treehorn on 26 June 2016, 07:38

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 25 June 2016, 16:17

I wouldn't sweat not getting a VW windscreen, my original windscreen cracked in the first week of my R ownership with a pretty insubstantial (as judged by the noise) stone impact, and it was replaced with a St Gobain Quartz one which has put up with far more impacts since and is still going strong with a tiny shallow chip that can't be filled. For me the Official VW one was a bit on the brittle side. Had similar experiences with my other VWs - had a Polo with an internal crack right in the corner missed on PDI. The dealership agreed it had always been there and replaced the windscreen, it lasted about a week and then the replacement was far more resilient. Screens are getting far thinner in the name of weight saving, but they're a lot more fragile too.

I agree, mine is a none VW screen now and better than my original.  I spoke to my local windscreen company that have the contract for VW dealerships in my area (as they also work for us) and unless its warranty they said VW never fit genuine, so many of the cars on the forecourt that are for sale just have a standard none genuine screen fitted if required.  They explained they could fit a genuine screen, but i wouldn't be able to tell the difference, and I'm not sure i can.     

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 26 June 2016, 08:25

I agree really. I had 2 windscreens' replaced on my previous fiesta which im sure weren't original ford ones and couldn't tell the difference, despite them being heated. Presumably there's no difference between windscreens on the gtd and a standard golf.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 26 June 2016, 08:30

Windscreen replacements tend to be very good these days in my experience. I had 2 screens replaced in my MK6. If I didn't know it was done I'd never have known. Actually I remember the wipers squeaked like crazy on the original screen, no amount of cleaning or blades replacement resolved it. But once I had a new screen fitted the squeaking stopped - added bonus  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 26 June 2016, 09:06

A genuine windscreen if you can call it that only has the vw logo on it. Glass only comes from Pilkington or St Gobain and then each manufacturer just gets a logo added.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mk7-GTD on 26 June 2016, 09:53

The reason I suggested a genuine VW windscreen was because when I had the screen changed on my MK5 R32 I thought I get new wipers as the car had gone through a hole winter. First time it rained the wipers were missing a spot right in front of my eyeline. The old ones were gone by that time so back to the dealer and got them swaped out for another set but they were the same.

Turned out to be a dip on the screen so I went back to the windscreen place and they ordered a VW one and said that the non factory spec ones often have flaws in them and that they reject loads of them. When they fitted the new one it was 3mm thicker. That was in 2006

For squeaky windscreens a good claybaring helps a lot, also gets a fair bit of cr@p off the screen.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 26 June 2016, 12:30

Oh I tried everything under the sun to clean it. Clay bar, every glass cleaner going, I tried them all. Nothing worked. Changed the blades a few times, tried the Bosch versions rather than VW's and nothing helped. I'm convinced it was a defect in the screen itself but the dealers weren't interested. The replacement screen with the same wipers was perfect.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 26 June 2016, 18:30

My Wipers perform better on replacement screens than the original screen. The Autoglass guy gave the new screen a serious solvent clean (with a mystery solvent that wasn't water and didn't smell like acetone or alcohol) prior to fitment and said most car manufacturers don't do this prior to factory fitment.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Talk-torque on 26 June 2016, 20:58

Thursday, actually, did a really good clean and got a coat of Collinite 476S wax all over. Good wax, if proper hard work, but managed a great shine. It's rained every day since, but the beading is awesome!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v716/rogersewell/image.jpeg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Raffe on 27 June 2016, 19:45

Travall Dog Guard and Hatchbag Boot Liner fitted to keep the pooch safe and the car clean  :smiley:

(http://i1305.photobucket.com/albums/s544/Raffe74/IMG_0248_zpsgnny64av.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 27 June 2016, 20:21

Quote from: Raffe on 27 June 2016, 19:45

Travall Dog Guard and Hatchbag Boot Liner fitted to keep the pooch safe and the car clean  :smiley:

(http://i1305.photobucket.com/albums/s544/Raffe74/IMG_0248_zpsgnny64av.jpg)

Very tidy, but where's your dog?? A picture of the beneficiary of all this effort would be good....

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 28 June 2016, 21:39

Took it around the TT circuit on the Isle of Man, R was made for the place

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 28 June 2016, 23:38

Quote from: wigit on 28 June 2016, 21:39

Took it around the TT circuit on the Isle of Man, R was made for the place

Bet that was an exhilarating jaunt!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 29 June 2016, 05:12

Quote from: Booth11 on 28 June 2016, 23:38

Quote from: wigit on 28 June 2016, 21:39

Took it around the TT circuit on the Isle of Man, R was made for the place

Bet that was an exhilarating jaunt!

Now *that* sounds like fun!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 29 June 2016, 09:32

Quote from: wigit on 28 June 2016, 21:39

Took it around the TT circuit on the Isle of Man, R was made for the place

I did that a couple of years ago...in a diesel Passat estate  :embarrassed:

It's mad to think that the bikes lap that course at an average speed that is higher than the maximum speed I managed to get the Passat to.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 30 June 2016, 17:25

Quote from: dubber36 on 29 June 2016, 09:32

I did that a couple of years ago...in a diesel Passat estate  :embarrassed:

It's mad to think that the bikes lap that course at an average speed that is higher than the maximum speed I managed to get the Passat to.

The bikes are staggering given the condition of the roads, I also think getting you head around Mark Higgins' lap this year is pretty incredible as he averaged 117.5mph and had not co-driver, I know the roads are closed but it is bonkers

I hit over a few times on the mountain section but conscious of the drop if you get it wrong

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: miniman on 03 July 2016, 16:22

Nothing  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: AntGTD on 03 July 2016, 16:43

Due to having lost interest in the Golf recently i just mustered enough enthusiasm to run a scan - clean bill of health.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 03 July 2016, 18:00

Grab the opportunity to wash and wax it when the sun finally showed it's face for more than 2 minutes.....

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=274783.new#new

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: remlapeel on 03 July 2016, 22:08

Not been on in a while and done a few bits and bobs done.

(http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag237/lee_palmer4/IMG_0047_zpsyhezkdev.jpg) (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/lee_palmer4/media/IMG_0047_zpsyhezkdev.jpg.html)

Revo stage 1

(http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag237/lee_palmer4/IMG_0516_zpsq9v6u7si.jpg) (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/lee_palmer4/media/IMG_0516_zpsq9v6u7si.jpg.html)

Revo Badge to match the stage 1

(http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag237/lee_palmer4/IMG_0351_zpsitjrur5z.jpg) (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/lee_palmer4/media/IMG_0351_zpsitjrur5z.jpg.html)

Reno intake

(http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag237/lee_palmer4/IMG_0046_zpsmjskvq2q.jpg) (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/lee_palmer4/media/IMG_0046_zpsmjskvq2q.jpg.html)

Blue LED interior lights

(http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag237/lee_palmer4/IMG_0669_zpsfk5iwlyt.jpg) (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/lee_palmer4/media/IMG_0669_zpsfk5iwlyt.jpg.html)

Also replaced the light in the boot to a white LED and the cornering lights to 5k halogen bulbs to match the Xenons


Unrelated to what I have done, but enjoy a few edited pics :D

(http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag237/lee_palmer4/IMG_0604_zpsg13jjkgt.jpg) (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/lee_palmer4/media/IMG_0604_zpsg13jjkgt.jpg.html)

(http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag237/lee_palmer4/IMG_0211_zpse10bkiud.jpg) (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/lee_palmer4/media/IMG_0211_zpse10bkiud.jpg.html)

(http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag237/lee_palmer4/IMG_0655_zpscix0hihg.jpg) (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/lee_palmer4/media/IMG_0655_zpscix0hihg.jpg.html)

(http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag237/lee_palmer4/IMG_0627_zps5ir7pzcg.jpg) (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/lee_palmer4/media/IMG_0627_zps5ir7pzcg.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Eccie on 03 July 2016, 23:03

Remlapeel - which bulb did you use in the boot light? Can you post up a link please!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: remlapeel on 03 July 2016, 23:23

Quote from: Eccie on 03 July 2016, 23:03

Remlapeel - which bulb did you use in the boot light? Can you post up a link please!

Only took 30 seconds

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/282037668082

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Eccie on 04 July 2016, 09:10

Quote from: remlapeel on 03 July 2016, 23:23

Quote from: Eccie on 03 July 2016, 23:03

Remlapeel - which bulb did you use in the boot light? Can you post up a link please!

Only took 30 seconds

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/282037668082

Thanks

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 04 July 2016, 11:36

Collected the rent a caR Estate on Friday, so thats all the variants covered for the time being

Some initial thoughts, it does drive slightly differently and maybe not quite as sharp own turn in but still spirited

I think the exhaust sounds better for some reason especially the blips

Cadiz wheels are growing on me

Carnet is great but wish apple would allow Tom Tom, that said Apple maps is rather good

Soundaktor has three settings to choose from

The estate bumper has some subtle styling differences in terms of defectors and diffuser, also there is no gloss black bit around high level break light on the hatch

The sensors have a new range sweep which is useful given the mk7 turning circle

Already taken a sofa to the tip

Some neat touches in the rear in terms of ease of putting seats down and storage

It is non DCC and the stock dampers are fine

I was harsh on these and eat my words, whether I think its worth £34K is another thing

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 04 July 2016, 13:08

Interesting initial impressions Mr W.
Keep the observations coming!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 04 July 2016, 16:54

Quote from: Eccie on 03 July 2016, 23:03

Remlapeel - which bulb did you use in the boot light? Can you post up a link please!

I could be wrong but if you've changed the footwell light I think the old light unit is a straight replacement for the boot.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 04 July 2016, 18:02

After having the sill protectors for a few weeks I thought I better fit them.
It was to my wifes car as she'd managed to scrape the sill in her first week  :rolleyes:
I found the curved parts easy to mount but found the flat pieces really hard to get straight and position far enough from the edge and in enough from the curve of the sill.

I ended up blu-tacking the pieces where I thought they should be and then ran masking tape around it so it gave me an edge. It made it a lot easier.  Just in case anyone is going to to this any time soon
.

(http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad28/p3asa1/GTI/20160703_164607_zpsqmqvplok.jpg)



I also ordered another 2 foot rests. 1 for the GTI and one for my daughters TT (think its the same as the Golf)

The parcel arrived in good order but one of the footrests is clearly damaged. Interestingly the missing piece wasn't in the packaging so it must have been sent like that.
I started a dispute and have had no contact from the seller.  The seller only gets 5 days to respond and if not the case gets awarded to the buyer. He has 20 hours left.


(http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad28/p3asa1/20160626_232147_zps2vene4ic.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 04 July 2016, 18:33

Not been on for a while so here's what I've been up to recently...

Windscreen was replaced on Friday morning by autoglass. I was keeping an eye on him most of the time, but a very good job done. New windscreen is spot on. Agree with the comment about the mystery window cleaner they use. It's now so clean on the inside, I can see a reflection of the part of the dash that goes over the top of the dials. It's a Pilkington screen that's on it now as noted by the stamp in the bottom corner.

Other than that just been busy driving the car in the usual day to day routine.... definitely getting a bit too used to the power (yes I know it's only a GTD with 184bhp). However there are still some times when it still does feel fast. Also I have to chuckle that sometimes when I put my foot down, my 2 year old daughter says "Wheeee" so clearly shes going to be a bit of a speed merchant when she grows up :laugh:

Also trying to work on getting my fuel economy a bit better lately. Managed an indicated (by the car) average of 50.0 mpg on my last tank over 475 miles - fuelly calculated this to be 48.64mpg.

Hopefully going to give it a long overdue full clean at the end of this week if the weather is ok.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 04 July 2016, 20:40

Quote from: p3asa on 04 July 2016, 18:02

After having the sill protectors for a few weeks I thought I better fit them.
It was to my wifes car as she'd managed to scrape the sill in her first week  :rolleyes:
I found the curved parts easy to mount but found the flat pieces really hard to get straight and position far enough from the edge and in enough from the curve of the sill.

I ended up blu-tacking the pieces where I thought they should be and then ran masking tape around it so it gave me an edge. It made it a lot easier.  Just in case anyone is going to to this any time soon
.

(http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad28/p3asa1/GTI/20160703_164607_zpsqmqvplok.jpg)



I also ordered another 2 foot rests. 1 for the GTI and one for my daughters TT (think its the same as the Golf)

The parcel arrived in good order but one of the footrests is clearly damaged. Interestingly the missing piece wasn't in the packaging so it must have been sent like that.
I started a dispute and have had no contact from the seller.  The seller only gets 5 days to respond and if not the case gets awarded to the buyer. He has 20 hours left.


(http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad28/p3asa1/20160626_232147_zps2vene4ic.jpg)

My footrest was like that too when it arrived, although it wasn't completely broken off, so I still had the "missing" piece. I tried gluing it back on but no good, the joint was too small to take hold. However once it's fitted you really don't see any difference, that part of it is obscured by the floor mat. I never bothered chasing up the seller.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 04 July 2016, 22:32

Thanks Joe.
Yeah I was contemplating just putting the broken one on mine but that part is where tiny stones gather when you pull the mat back so I can imagine all the dirt going up the gap.
It will be interesting to see what the seller says, if he does respond.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 04 July 2016, 23:00

Quote from: wigit on 04 July 2016, 11:36

Collected the rent a caR Estate on Friday, so thats all the variants covered for the time being

Some initial thoughts, it does drive slightly differently and maybe not quite as sharp own turn in but still spirited

I think the exhaust sounds better for some reason especially the blips

Cadiz wheels are growing on me

Carnet is great but wish apple would allow Tom Tom, that said Apple maps is rather good

Soundaktor has three settings to choose from

The estate bumper has some subtle styling differences in terms of defectors and diffuser, also there is no gloss black bit around high level break light on the hatch

The sensors have a new range sweep which is useful given the mk7 turning circle

Already taken a sofa to the tip

Some neat touches in the rear in terms of ease of putting seats down and storage

It is non DCC and the stock dampers are fine

I was harsh on these and eat my words, whether I think its worth £34K is another thing

Good to hear your thoughts on the R Estate.  Quite a few that have had the hatch too, say the exhaust sound is better on the estate.  The ability to turn the Soundaktor down is a god send, and agree, CarPlay (App-connect) is great.

Glad you are liking it.  Now, when is your next motor coming onto the driveway?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 04 July 2016, 23:02

Quote from: p3asa on 04 July 2016, 16:54

Quote from: Eccie on 03 July 2016, 23:03

Remlapeel - which bulb did you use in the boot light? Can you post up a link please!

I could be wrong but if you've changed the footwell light I think the old light unit is a straight replacement for the boot.

No it's different fitting and size to the footwell light Stevie.  The footwell light fits the glovebox non led but not the boot.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 04 July 2016, 23:05

Quote from: Booth11 on 04 July 2016, 23:02

Quote from: p3asa on 04 July 2016, 16:54

I could be wrong but if you've changed the footwell light I think the old light unit is a straight replacement for the boot.

No it's different fitting and size to the footwell light Stevie.  The footwell light fits the glovebox non led but not the boot.

Ah right. I knew it was one of them  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: remlapeel on 05 July 2016, 12:59

New DSG paddle extensions. Great feel to them.

(http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag237/lee_palmer4/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpstep3radw.jpeg) (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/lee_palmer4/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpstep3radw.jpeg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 05 July 2016, 13:37

Quote from: Exonian on 04 July 2016, 13:08

Interesting initial impressions Mr W.
Keep the observations coming!

Having taken it for a spirited spin last night what I did like is the rear is more frisky due to the rear over hang, similar to the Jetta back in the day so its actually fun

Quote from: Booth11 on 04 July 2016, 23:00

Good to hear your thoughts on the R Estate.  Quite a few that have had the hatch too, say the exhaust sound is better on the estate.  The ability to turn the Soundaktor down is a god send, and agree, CarPlay (App-connect) is great.

Glad you are liking it.  Now, when is your next motor coming onto the driveway?

The rasp is great, M2 is due beginning of November, my R is tucked away for a few weeks then get it ready to find a new home.

The Estate is popping its Ikea cherry this evening

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 07 July 2016, 15:02

In its natural habitat

(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/wigit71/R%20Estate/13592301_10153765331422602_8566098214402795852_n_zps7zu0otbc.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: lemski on 07 July 2016, 15:26

Thats a nice looking estate

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 07 July 2016, 15:47

Quote from: wigit on 07 July 2016, 15:02

In its natural habitat

Good to see it's earning its keep.

Any plans to enhance it in any way bearing in mind it's a Rental?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 07 July 2016, 17:46

Quote from: wigit on 07 July 2016, 15:02

In its natural habitat

(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/wigit71/R%20Estate/13592301_10153765331422602_8566098214402795852_n_zps7zu0otbc.jpg)

Congrats on the latest addition to your R family.  Looks great, and see you've put it straight to work.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mrparkuk on 07 July 2016, 20:24

Booked in for first service on the 26th of this month. Also arranged for a test drive in a Golf R.  My brain must have stopped working. I'd get mugged on trade in but the school holidays means I have 8 weeks to mooch around the showrooms.


Just had 4 days on Anglesey. Damp at times but great fun. Some superb roads and very little traffic. When the Wales match was on the island roads were almost empty. It was like my own island circuit. :cool:

Granny mode drive back home today. ~120 miles. 45.6 mpg. A personal best for me. (Following the school coaches home) :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snooze on 07 July 2016, 20:39

Quote from: remlapeel on 03 July 2016, 22:08

Not been on in a while and done a few bits and bobs done.

(http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag237/lee_palmer4/IMG_0047_zpsyhezkdev.jpg) (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/lee_palmer4/media/IMG_0047_zpsyhezkdev.jpg.html)

Revo stage 1

(http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag237/lee_palmer4/IMG_0516_zpsq9v6u7si.jpg) (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/lee_palmer4/media/IMG_0516_zpsq9v6u7si.jpg.html)

Revo Badge to match the stage 1

(http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag237/lee_palmer4/IMG_0351_zpsitjrur5z.jpg) (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/lee_palmer4/media/IMG_0351_zpsitjrur5z.jpg.html)

Reno intake

(http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag237/lee_palmer4/IMG_0046_zpsmjskvq2q.jpg) (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/lee_palmer4/media/IMG_0046_zpsmjskvq2q.jpg.html)

Blue LED interior lights

(http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag237/lee_palmer4/IMG_0669_zpsfk5iwlyt.jpg) (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/lee_palmer4/media/IMG_0669_zpsfk5iwlyt.jpg.html)

Also replaced the light in the boot to a white LED and the cornering lights to 5k halogen bulbs to match the Xenons


Unrelated to what I have done, but enjoy a few edited pics :D

(http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag237/lee_palmer4/IMG_0604_zpsg13jjkgt.jpg) (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/lee_palmer4/media/IMG_0604_zpsg13jjkgt.jpg.html)

(http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag237/lee_palmer4/IMG_0211_zpse10bkiud.jpg) (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/lee_palmer4/media/IMG_0211_zpse10bkiud.jpg.html)

(http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag237/lee_palmer4/IMG_0655_zpscix0hihg.jpg) (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/lee_palmer4/media/IMG_0655_zpscix0hihg.jpg.html)

(http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag237/lee_palmer4/IMG_0627_zps5ir7pzcg.jpg) (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/lee_palmer4/media/IMG_0627_zps5ir7pzcg.jpg.html)

Wow. Very jealous!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 07 July 2016, 21:20

Quote from: Exonian on 07 July 2016, 15:47

Any plans to enhance it in any way bearing in mind it's a Rental?

I will put the S2T paddles on it, I've may through the Revo or VWR intake on it and maybe one of my spare sets of alloys, i fancy some VW Motorsport ones in 18" I sort of like its understatement

Only mod to date is a luggage net in the boot which is coming in handy

Quote from: Booth11 on 07 July 2016, 17:46

Looks great, and see you've put it straight to work.

Just about devoured a super king bed frame from there, round 2 should be easier next time now i know how remove the headrests

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 08 July 2016, 17:37

Nothing exciting but a small disappointment. Car is pretty minging so I made a start by washing the wheels and the filthy plastic sill and bumper plastics. Also gave the glass a good clean after a trip last weekend left the windscreen splattered with kamikaze bugs. Which is where the disappointment comes in, a crack in the screen. I remember hearing a loud impact last weekend but hadn't noticed any damage. Not sure about this, repairable or a replacement needed? Tried to photo it but my crappy tablet just can't capture it but there's a tiny chip with a single crack about an inch in length just below and to the left of the rearview mirror (as you look from outside).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 08 July 2016, 18:31

Quote from: Watts on 08 July 2016, 17:37

Nothing exciting but a small disappointment. Car is pretty minging so I made a start by washing the wheels and the filthy plastic sill and bumper plastics. Also gave the glass a good clean after a trip last weekend left the windscreen splattered with kamikaze bugs. Which is where the disappointment comes in, a crack in the screen. I remember hearing a loud impact last weekend but hadn't noticed any damage. Not sure about this, repairable or a replacement needed? Tried to photo it but my crappy tablet just can't capture it but there's a tiny chip with a single crack about an inch in length just below and to the left of the rearview mirror (as you look from outside).

If the crack is that big I think you'll be looking at replacement - hopefully I'm wrong though.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 08 July 2016, 18:49

Thanks Gnasher, I think you're right. I'm holidaying in Yorkshire the week after next so I'll approach my insurers after, just incase I have another motorway/windscreen incident!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 08 July 2016, 19:05

Had the perfect commute today, as if the traffic lights were being turned green by my ACC, not a single red in 20 miles! Home 10 mins earlier than normal and 35.2mpg with the aircon on. The R needs a damn good wash though.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 08 July 2016, 19:18

Quote from: Watts on 08 July 2016, 17:37

Nothing exciting but a small disappointment. Car is pretty minging so I made a start by washing the wheels and the filthy plastic sill and bumper plastics. Also gave the glass a good clean after a trip last weekend left the windscreen splattered with kamikaze bugs. Which is where the disappointment comes in, a crack in the screen. I remember hearing a loud impact last weekend but hadn't noticed any damage. Not sure about this, repairable or a replacement needed? Tried to photo it but my crappy tablet just can't capture it but there's a tiny chip with a single crack about an inch in length just below and to the left of the rearview mirror (as you look from outside).

I would highly suspect a replacement given it's on the drivers side in your view and bigger than a £2 coin. Autoglass did mine last week (through insurance) and did a great job. Can't tell the difference apart from a Pilkington logo instead of a VW one in the bottom drivers side corner.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 08 July 2016, 22:15

@davewillams000

Why have you denied this section pics of the fruits of your labour.  Don't hide it away in the Detailing Section!  This thread needs some TR colour.  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 08 July 2016, 23:53

Quote from: Booth11 on 08 July 2016, 22:15

@davewillams000

Why have you denied this section pics of the fruits of your labour.  Don't hide it away in the Detailing Section!  This thread needs some TR colour.  :whistle:

As requested (sorry, mostly copied from my post in detailing section :rolleyes:)...

Its nice when things work out as planned. Was planning to give the car it's first proper (2 bucket) wash today since 1st June(! :shocked:), and the weather held out this morning. Dropped daughter off at childminder a bit earlier than ususal and then I had 2.5hrs before I needed to get ready for work.

Usual process followed:

• Pressure washer rinse
• VP advanced snow foam and pw rinse
• wash wheels with VP bilberry wheel cleaner, big wheel woolie and wo-wo wheel mit and rinse with pw
• 2 bucket wash with DDJ supernatural shampoo and wo-wo lambswool mit
• pressure washer rinse
• open hose rinse
• towel dry with DDJ/wo-wo towels
• exterior glass clean with AG fastglass and wo-wo glass cloth

Before - the red does hide dirt quite well but it was pretty bad by my standards:

(https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7530/27556580283_3c9dad361f_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HZ5Fga)
(https://c6.staticflickr.com/8/7364/28093813621_3668c505a5_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JNy91V)

After:

(https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7409/28093819811_0ba6f6a63c_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JNyaRD)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7434/28172202745_5cbe2c2a6f_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JVtUnx)

Thought I'd try a couple of different angles today for a change..

(https://c6.staticflickr.com/8/7422/27556575973_6f08d1da34_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HZ5DYR)

including 'the dutch angle' (as it's called in photography... or tilting the camera to you and me  :wink:)... yes I did pinch the idea from Rebecca's recent pics  :laugh:

(https://c6.staticflickr.com/8/7315/28093818101_e5faa04e36_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JNyama)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 10 July 2016, 12:05

^^^

Gorgeous Dave.  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: phope on 10 July 2016, 16:50

My Red GTD sorely need a good wash - not been touched for 8 weeks, after from a jet wash to get the worst of the dirt off

Today, refitted my Blackvue after not having it for 3 months due to a fault out of warranty...had to get sent back to Korea for repairs

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr.McGee on 10 July 2016, 22:17

Not sure where I could post this as it's a bit random. The garage remote was annoying rattling from side to side on corners, so I just happened to stuff it into the front cup holder and it stays in place pretty well. I don't even need to take it out to open the gate. Is there anything the Golf can't cope with? :)

(http://i.imgur.com/cC76V1j.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 10 July 2016, 22:51

Parked the car round the back (our driveway is at the rear of the house) at 2pm in anticipation of cleaning it. Realised at 5pm that I could not be arsed washing it and headed off to the pub on foot.  :evil:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Iwanejko on 11 July 2016, 07:57

Not Actually today.... as all i've done this morning is commute to work....  :sad:
but on Saturday i was part of the Mk1->Mk7 line up at GTI International... Good fun and was great to be a part of the day.
(https://i.imgur.com/iellw5b.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dave7268 on 13 July 2016, 16:44

Bought this as I somehow managed to lose my other cover but don't ask me how. One moment it was there and next it was gone!

(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp239/Davedalline/cover.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 13 July 2016, 20:50

Quote from: dave7268 on 13 July 2016, 16:44

Bought this as I somehow managed to lose my other cover but don't ask me how. One moment it was there and next it was gone!

(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp239/Davedalline/cover.jpg)

Ooh you've just reminded me I was going to get one of these ages ago to replace the black one, but forgot about it.  Where did you get it from dave?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JackMiers on 13 July 2016, 21:18

I got my MK7 wrapped yesterday! Next week it heads over to APR Headquarters for some ECU work and some other bits!

(http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/jackmiers/IMG_9181_zpsjbrc89ag.jpg) (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/jackmiers/media/IMG_9181_zpsjbrc89ag.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gtiless on 13 July 2016, 21:36

Quote from: Booth11 on 13 July 2016, 20:50

Quote from: dave7268 on 13 July 2016, 16:44

Bought this as I somehow managed to lose my other cover but don't ask me how. One moment it was there and next it was gone!

(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp239/Davedalline/cover.jpg)

Ooh you've just reminded me I was going to get one of these ages ago to replace the black one, but forgot about it.  Where did you get it from dave?

Go and have a look round the cars in your local Audi main dealer and you may just happen to come across one!   :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 13 July 2016, 21:53

Quote from: Gtiless on 13 July 2016, 21:36

Quote from: Booth11 on 13 July 2016, 20:50

Quote from: dave7268 on 13 July 2016, 16:44

Bought this as I somehow managed to lose my other cover but don't ask me how. One moment it was there and next it was gone!

(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp239/Davedalline/cover.jpg)

Ooh you've just reminded me I was going to get one of these ages ago to replace the black one, but forgot about it.  Where did you get it from dave?

Go and have a look round the cars in your local Audi main dealer and you may just happen to come across one!   :whistle:

LOl. I just couldn't do it!

I know they are Audi but anyone got a part number? 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 13 July 2016, 22:50

Quote from: Booth11 on 13 July 2016, 21:53

Quote from: Gtiless on 13 July 2016, 21:36

Quote from: Booth11 on 13 July 2016, 20:50

Quote from: dave7268 on 13 July 2016, 16:44

Bought this as I somehow managed to lose my other cover but don't ask me how. One moment it was there and next it was gone!

(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp239/Davedalline/cover.jpg)

Ooh you've just reminded me I was going to get one of these ages ago to replace the black one, but forgot about it.  Where did you get it from dave?

Go and have a look round the cars in your local Audi main dealer and you may just happen to come across one!   :whistle:

LOl. I just couldn't do it!

I know they are Audi but anyone got a part number?
[/quote

Here you go.....again  :whistle:
Audi 12V Power Source Socket Dummy Cover Aluminium Finish: 4H0 919 311
I paid £4.64 Nov 2013

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 13 July 2016, 23:23

Quote from: JB GTI on 13 July 2016, 22:50

Here you go.....again  :whistle:
Audi 12V Power Source Socket Dummy Cover Aluminium Finish: 4H0 919 311
I paid £4.64 Nov 2013

I knew you'd come to the rescue.  :smiley:  I did save your original post somewhere!!!

Thanks JB, much appreciated. :afro:

.....and bookmarked.  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 14 July 2016, 08:51

More like what it did to me...

Boot lid was not as far open as I thought it was when I went to get my bag out at work this morning. Bashed my head off the pointy bit at the bottom edge of the window. It was bleeding for quite a bit, but the first aider has looked at it and its stopped now so no need to go to A&E thankfully.

Feel like a bit of an idiot more than anything else  :embarrassed:

Thought you might all need a good laugh this morning anyway!  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dave7268 on 14 July 2016, 11:02

Quote from: Booth11 on 13 July 2016, 20:50

Ooh you've just reminded me I was going to get one of these ages ago to replace the black one, but forgot about it.  Where did you get it from dave?

See JB has beaten me to it in resposne, lol.

Yupp, got it from a local audi dealer parts and cost £4.45, part number as per JB.

Never even crossed my mind to sit in one of their cars to see if I come across one  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 14 July 2016, 14:09

Quote from: davewilliams000 on 14 July 2016, 08:51

More like what it did to me...

Boot lid was not as far open as I thought it was when I went to get my bag out at work this morning. Bashed my head off the pointy bit at the bottom edge of the window. It was bleeding for quite a bit, but the first aider has looked at it and its stopped now so no need to go to A&E thankfully.

Feel like a bit of an idiot more than anything else  :embarrassed:

Thought you might all need a good laugh this morning anyway!  :whistle:

Well I did need a good laugh this morning but not at the expensive of your head.  Ouch Dave!  That sounds painful.  Lucky you managed to avoid a trip to A&E. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 14 July 2016, 14:12

Quote from: dave7268 on 14 July 2016, 11:02

Quote from: Booth11 on 13 July 2016, 20:50

Ooh you've just reminded me I was going to get one of these ages ago to replace the black one, but forgot about it.  Where did you get it from dave?

See JB has beaten me to it in resposne, lol.

Yupp, got it from a local audi dealer parts and cost £4.45, part number as per JB.

Never even crossed my mind to sit in one of their cars to see if I come across one  :laugh:

Thanks for the info Dave.  Yeah, JB was quick off the mark.  A call to local Audi dealership is in order I think. Best not go in there, the temptation to pocket one of the little 12v covers might be too much to resist and set me on a life of petty crime.  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 14 July 2016, 14:23

Quote from: Booth11 on 14 July 2016, 14:09

Quote from: davewilliams000 on 14 July 2016, 08:51

More like what it did to me...

Boot lid was not as far open as I thought it was when I went to get my bag out at work this morning. Bashed my head off the pointy bit at the bottom edge of the window. It was bleeding for quite a bit, but the first aider has looked at it and its stopped now so no need to go to A&E thankfully.

Feel like a bit of an idiot more than anything else  :embarrassed:

Thought you might all need a good laugh this morning anyway!  :whistle:

Well I did need a good laugh this morning but not at the expensive of your head.  Ouch Dave!  That sounds painful.  Lucky you managed to avoid a trip to A&E.

I think you've missed the point there (no pun intended), Dave gets fixed for free if needed, is the car okay!??

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 14 July 2016, 14:43

Quote from: Watts on 14 July 2016, 14:23

Quote from: Booth11 on 14 July 2016, 14:09

Quote from: davewilliams000 on 14 July 2016, 08:51

More like what it did to me...

Boot lid was not as far open as I thought it was when I went to get my bag out at work this morning. Bashed my head off the pointy bit at the bottom edge of the window. It was bleeding for quite a bit, but the first aider has looked at it and its stopped now so no need to go to A&E thankfully.

Feel like a bit of an idiot more than anything else  :embarrassed:

Thought you might all need a good laugh this morning anyway!  :whistle:

Well I did need a good laugh this morning but not at the expensive of your head.  Ouch Dave!  That sounds painful.  Lucky you managed to avoid a trip to A&E.

I think you've missed the point there (no pun intended), Dave gets fixed for free if needed, is the car okay!??

Yes Watts I agree, its important to have our priorities correct! I'm happy to report the car is fine - not even any blood on it, although it may be difficult to see on the red paintwork. :laugh: One of my wo-wo red MFs did get covered though as it was the closest thing to try and wipe it off at the time - am sure it will wash out ok.

Not feeling any after effects so far, so I must be ok. However, I will be giving that area of the boot lid a particularly wide berth from now on!  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 14 July 2016, 15:32

Quote from: Watts on 14 July 2016, 14:23

Quote from: Booth11 on 14 July 2016, 14:09

Quote from: davewilliams000 on 14 July 2016, 08:51

More like what it did to me...

Boot lid was not as far open as I thought it was when I went to get my bag out at work this morning. Bashed my head off the pointy bit at the bottom edge of the window. It was bleeding for quite a bit, but the first aider has looked at it and its stopped now so no need to go to A&E thankfully.

Feel like a bit of an idiot more than anything else  :embarrassed:

Thought you might all need a good laugh this morning anyway!  :whistle:

Well I did need a good laugh this morning but not at the expensive of your head.  Ouch Dave!  That sounds painful.  Lucky you managed to avoid a trip to A&E.

I think you've missed the point there (no pun intended), Dave gets fixed for free if needed, is the car okay!??

As flesh is softer than steel I made the not difficult assumption that the car had come out on top of this little altercation.  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dave7268 on 14 July 2016, 16:21

Postie delivered a nice surprise today and as it was such a nice day I decided to install it.

Installation was a breeze. Actually took me longer to polish the exhaust tips as they had not been done in a long time.

I really like to look but now I am going to have to get the side skirts and front lower corner spoilers painted gloss black to match as they look terrible in comparison  :whistle:

The only bummer today is that I found out that the front spoiler of the car is too low for my wheel ramps  :cry:

(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp239/Davedalline/cs%20rear%20diffuser.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 14 July 2016, 17:14

Quote from: Booth11 on 14 July 2016, 15:32

Quote from: Watts on 14 July 2016, 14:23

Quote from: Booth11 on 14 July 2016, 14:09

Quote from: davewilliams000 on 14 July 2016, 08:51

More like what it did to me...

Boot lid was not as far open as I thought it was when I went to get my bag out at work this morning. Bashed my head off the pointy bit at the bottom edge of the window. It was bleeding for quite a bit, but the first aider has looked at it and its stopped now so no need to go to A&E thankfully.

Feel like a bit of an idiot more than anything else  :embarrassed:

Thought you might all need a good laugh this morning anyway!  :whistle:

Well I did need a good laugh this morning but not at the expensive of your head.  Ouch Dave!  That sounds painful.  Lucky you managed to avoid a trip to A&E.

I think you've missed the point there (no pun intended), Dave gets fixed for free if needed, is the car okay!??

As flesh is softer than steel I made the not difficult assumption that the car had come out on top of this little altercation.  :rolleyes:

I'm not so sure, some of the panels seem rather flimsy to me, not intending to test that theory myself though!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 14 July 2016, 19:03

Quote from: Watts on 14 July 2016, 17:14

Quote from: Booth11 on 14 July 2016, 15:32

Quote from: Watts on 14 July 2016, 14:23

I think you've missed the point there (no pun intended), Dave gets fixed for free if needed, is the car okay!??

As flesh is softer than steel I made the not difficult assumption that the car had come out on top of this little altercation.  :rolleyes:

I'm not so sure, some of the panels seem rather flimsy to me, not intending to test that theory myself though!

Lol.

Not quite sure my post was in massive text!  Stupid iPhone in the sun!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 14 July 2016, 19:18

Booked the three door in to be returned to standard next week, not used it for a couple of weeks after the Isle of Man trip, S2T paddles have been put on the estate and i feel a wheel/tyre change may be coming to the estate

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Eccie on 14 July 2016, 21:32

Had the old bucket & sponge out today so got a reflection shot after all my hard work



(http://i597.photobucket.com/albums/tt60/gpe/image_zpsphknjhj8.jpeg) (http://s597.photobucket.com/user/gpe/media/image_zpsphknjhj8.jpeg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 14 July 2016, 21:37

Lovely job Eccie, great reflections :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Eccie on 14 July 2016, 21:52

Quote from: Watts on 14 July 2016, 21:37

Lovely job Eccie, great reflections :smiley:

Thanks Watts, it's a full day but worth it when you see the finished job

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 14 July 2016, 21:53

Quote from: Eccie on 14 July 2016, 21:32

Had the old bucket & sponge out today so got a reflection shot after all my hard work

(http://i597.photobucket.com/albums/tt60/gpe/image_zpsphknjhj8.jpeg) (http://s597.photobucket.com/user/gpe/media/image_zpsphknjhj8.jpeg.html)

Very nice reflections Eccie.  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gtiless on 14 July 2016, 22:39

Quote from: Booth11 on 14 July 2016, 14:12

Quote from: dave7268 on 14 July 2016, 11:02

Quote from: Booth11 on 13 July 2016, 20:50

Ooh you've just reminded me I was going to get one of these ages ago to replace the black one, but forgot about it.  Where did you get it from dave?

See JB has beaten me to it in resposne, lol.

Yupp, got it from a local audi dealer parts and cost £4.45, part number as per JB.

Never even crossed my mind to sit in one of their cars to see if I come across one  :laugh:

Thanks for the info Dave.  Yeah, JB was quick off the mark.  A call to local Audi dealership is in order I think. Best not go in there, the temptation to pocket one of the little 12v covers might be too much to resist and set me on a life of petty crime.  :laugh:

Im not advocating setting anyone off on a crime spree! TBH  I am a bit miffed with the dealer because of a problem with my wheels that they wont sort out to my satisfaction,so I feel its a bit of a gesture towards that,anyway performance VW's probably should have these fitted. :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTD1414 on 15 July 2016, 11:07

My GTD had its first service @ 18,500 miles yesterday. Sept '15 65 plate.

Did a few miles in a Golf 1.6tdi match courtesy, makes you appreciate how good the GTD is.  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 15 July 2016, 15:08

In preparation for our holiday to Yorkshire tomorrow and because it hasn't had much of a wash for a while, I gave it a wash, dry and a coat of FK1000p wax today. I'd given the interior a good going over a few days ago plus the wheels and external plastics to spread the load a bit so it didn't take too long. Pretty pleased with the resulting glossy finish although the bugs all over the front were a real pain, will have to address that properly next time. Also, despite choosing an overcast day, the car was drying quicker than I could wash it!

Anyway, a few of the obligatory pictures:

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20160715_134233_zpsviytyjru.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20160715_134233_zpsviytyjru.jpg.html)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20160715_134423_zpson44tb5p.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20160715_134423_zpson44tb5p.jpg.html)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20160715_134348_zpsipq03q9i.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20160715_134348_zpsipq03q9i.jpg.html)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20160715_134446_zpsu8waphok.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20160715_134446_zpsu8waphok.jpg.html)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/83ff2a83-0467-40cd-b864-1cc43a8b95c7_zpsmtv2duli.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/83ff2a83-0467-40cd-b864-1cc43a8b95c7_zpsmtv2duli.jpg.html)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20160715_134410_zpsxqbof5zj.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20160715_134410_zpsxqbof5zj.jpg.html)

I'm keen on getting a pair of carbonfibre wing mirror covers and a DTE pedalbox soon and probably would've but I succumbed to my primary weakness in life, antiques and in particular Doulton stoneware. I couldn't resist this beauty by Hannah Barlow from 1876:

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20160706_140719_zpshkp8hmv0.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20160706_140719_zpshkp8hmv0.jpg.html)

 :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 15 July 2016, 16:29

I could do with a nice Hannah Barlow piece like that myself young Watts. It's a bloody long walk to the loo from my office...

The car looks nice btw. I'm more impressed with your nice straight parking, perfectly aligned.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 15 July 2016, 16:48

Quote from: Exonian on 15 July 2016, 16:29

I could do with a nice Hannah Barlow piece like that myself young Watts. It's a bloody long walk to the loo from my office...

The car looks nice btw. I'm more impressed with your nice straight parking, perfectly aligned.  :smiley:

 :shocked: Covers Ms Barlow's ears - her work is purely decorative!! :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Eccie on 15 July 2016, 17:22

So after spending yesterday cleaning and polishing the car, the inevitable happened today..........RAIN

(http://i597.photobucket.com/albums/tt60/gpe/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsqmnocbz0.jpeg) (http://s597.photobucket.com/user/gpe/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsqmnocbz0.jpeg.html)

(http://i597.photobucket.com/albums/tt60/gpe/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsz8syjeah.jpeg) (http://s597.photobucket.com/user/gpe/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsz8syjeah.jpeg.html)

(http://i597.photobucket.com/albums/tt60/gpe/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsvsfq4r21.jpeg) (http://s597.photobucket.com/user/gpe/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsvsfq4r21.jpeg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 15 July 2016, 17:49

Great beading shots Eccie, looks fantastic :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 15 July 2016, 19:49

Quote from: Watts on 15 July 2016, 15:08

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20160715_134423_zpson44tb5p.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20160715_134423_zpson44tb5p.jpg.html)

Very nice work.  Looks superb.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 15 July 2016, 19:51

Quote from: Eccie on 15 July 2016, 17:22

(http://i597.photobucket.com/albums/tt60/gpe/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsz8syjeah.jpeg) (http://s597.photobucket.com/user/gpe/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsz8syjeah.jpeg.html)

(http://i597.photobucket.com/albums/tt60/gpe/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsvsfq4r21.jpeg) (http://s597.photobucket.com/user/gpe/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsvsfq4r21.jpeg.html)

The weather always knows when you've just detailed your car. But the upside is this great beading.  Lovely pinched beads.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 15 July 2016, 19:52

Btw, beading pics aside, have people forgotten where the detailing section is?  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 15 July 2016, 20:53

Thanks Booth, perhaps I'll mosey on over to the detailing section :embarrassed:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 15 July 2016, 21:12

Quote from: Watts on 15 July 2016, 20:53

Thanks Booth, perhaps I'll mosey on over to the detailing section :embarrassed:

I meant in addition to posting in this section Watts. :smiley: Detailing sections without pics are pretty dull places, lol.  Your Detailing section needs YOU!   :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 16 July 2016, 18:53

Tried to add images to this section as well as the detailing section and failed miserably :cry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 16 July 2016, 23:29

Quote from: kalimon on 16 July 2016, 18:53

Tried to add images to this section as well as the detailing section and failed miserably :cry:

Should just be able to copy and paste.  Weird.  Anyway it looks superb regardless of which section it is in.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 17 July 2016, 11:13

Had my 3 year service on Friday and given a clean bill of health. I also asked that they carry out my first MOT and was pleasantly surprised to discover that this is included as part of the three year serving pack, of course unless they made a mistake  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 17 July 2016, 11:15

Yeah always wise that Craig so if it fails on something then it should be covered under warranty unless its tyres etc.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 17 July 2016, 13:43

Very quick 35 min wash.  Started to rain as I was drying it off, so no time even to dress tyres or polish tailpipes.  Was hoping to get another coat of Cystal Rock wax on but that will have to wait now till another day. 

(https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8777/27747578514_eb2d141142_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JgXAo7)

 (https://c2.staticflickr.com/9/8855/27748251313_5375e848f8_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Jh23o6)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 17 July 2016, 14:17

Amazing job as ever, but how on earth did you manage that in just over half an hour? Takes me that long just to unravel the hose!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 17 July 2016, 14:50

Quote from: Watts on 17 July 2016, 14:17

Amazing job as ever, but how on earth did you manage that in just over half an hour? Takes me that long just to unravel the hose!

My thoughts exactly!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 17 July 2016, 14:59

Quote from: Watts on 17 July 2016, 14:17

Amazing job as ever, but how on earth did you manage that in just over half an hour? Takes me that long just to unravel the hose!

Quote from: Exonian on 17 July 2016, 14:50

Quote from: Watts on 17 July 2016, 14:17

Amazing job as ever, but how on earth did you manage that in just over half an hour? Takes me that long just to unravel the hose!

My thoughts exactly!

The older I get, the quicker I get.  :laugh:  But, yeah, I surprised even myself today.  No great secret to quick car washing, it's all in being prepared and having stuff to hand.  My stuff is always there ready to go.  But I did get a real move on today as the dark clouds overhead were advancing rapidly.   :sad:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: AndyG on 17 July 2016, 20:02

(http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o539/andypgill/E723B095-92F5-46CA-AC71-B3D5CFE3A08A_zpshukxtiob.jpg) (http://s1146.photobucket.com/user/andypgill/media/E723B095-92F5-46CA-AC71-B3D5CFE3A08A_zpshukxtiob.jpg.html)
Quick still from CCTV of me trying to wash my car today with a munchkin offering to sponge the car.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 17 July 2016, 21:17

Quote from: AndyG on 17 July 2016, 20:02

Quick still from CCTV of me trying to wash my car today with a munchkin offering to sponge the car.

I trust you distracted the eager little munchkin with a safer task. :wink: :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: AndyG on 17 July 2016, 21:52

He's keen enough I'll give him that.I usually let him scrub the rubber mats.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 18 July 2016, 15:06

Gave mine a quick wash/dry and wheel treatment yesterday
(https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8603/28356435226_3cd96f4793_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KcL9gC) (https://flic.kr/p/KcL9gC)

More pictures in the detailing section if you're remotely interested :whistle: (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 18 July 2016, 17:21

Absolutely nothing! But we are away enjoying amazing weather in Yorkshire, had a long hot walk and a couple of lovely cool pints. And who wouldn't want that? :smiley:

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/e55d0c64-aef3-4ba9-afab-886ffd89195b_zpspa916t22.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/e55d0c64-aef3-4ba9-afab-886ffd89195b_zpspa916t22.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mrparkuk on 18 July 2016, 17:50

Quote from: kalimon on 18 July 2016, 15:06

Gave mine a quick wash/dry and wheel treatment yesterday
(https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8603/28356435226_3cd96f4793_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KcL9gC) (https://flic.kr/p/KcL9gC)

More pictures in the detailing section if you're remotely interested :whistle:
 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/)

Spooky image. Identical to my car, I even have the silver disclok on mine. Your car is / your exhaust pipe tips are much cleaner than mine. Any chance of a swap?

Just checked the images you posted in the detail section. How close is your rear alloy to that curb!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 18 July 2016, 20:04

Quote from: Mrparkuk on 18 July 2016, 17:50

Quote from: kalimon on 18 July 2016, 15:06

Gave mine a quick wash/dry and wheel treatment yesterday
(https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8603/28356435226_3cd96f4793_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KcL9gC) (https://flic.kr/p/KcL9gC)

More pictures in the detailing section if you're remotely interested :whistle:
 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/)

Spooky image. Identical to my car, I even have the silver disclok on mine. Your car is / your exhaust pipe tips are much cleaner than mine. Any chance of a swap?

Just checked the images you posted in the detail section. How close is your rear alloy to that curb!

Closer than I intended by the looks of it!!
Carbon grey looks fantastic when it's clean and the sun catches it right. No regrets with my colour choice, that's for sure :cool:
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/9/8071/27779213553_3728cad01e_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JjKJnP) (https://flic.kr/p/JjKJnP) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: remlapeel on 19 July 2016, 10:07

Added these.....still undecided if I like them, but worth a shot at £20

(http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag237/lee_palmer4/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_0990_zps4xwg6qdd.jpg) (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/lee_palmer4/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_0990_zps4xwg6qdd.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: AndyG on 19 July 2016, 12:08

Not my cup of tea sorry.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 19 July 2016, 14:53

Same for me I'm afraid - sorry remlapeel (but it is your car after all).

One of the things I've always liked about the faster Golf's is their understatement, and for me a Golf R in Lapis with Prets looks perfect without any other sort of adornment. On a Focus ST3, Astra VXR or Civic Type R, then maybe yes, but on a Golf no.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 19 July 2016, 14:58

At firs glance I thought it was a Renault Clio.

Maybe seeing the car from a distance would be more realistic.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Carbon VW on 19 July 2016, 15:06

Just after 200km drive home from independent tuning company in cork Ireland. Totally custom map. Figures were 290bhp and 410nm torque after the map on rolling road ! Map took 4 hours to complete. Car is an absolute animal when you want it to be and feels exactly the same as stock when not thrashing it. Very pleased !!! Car was 3 yesterday so warranty finished !

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Talk-torque on 19 July 2016, 16:17

Quote from: p3asa on 19 July 2016, 14:58

At firs glance I thought it was a Renault Clio.

Maybe seeing the car from a distance would be more realistic.

........but you didn't specify the distance! Sorry, but not for me either.  The old crying Golf advert still holds true - as said, though, it's your car. Got a feeling they're not going to be on long!  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: _baz on 19 July 2016, 20:57

Got VWR spring fitted and 20mm (rear) 15mm (front) spacers

Very happy with the outcome ( although I'm used to much lower cars)  comfort seems to not be effected at all and cornering is so much better - plus the wheel gap has been reduced which is the main thing !!

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8868/28364668136_1d034db265_b.jpg)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8824/28319056471_bfdd8a3365_b.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 19 July 2016, 22:01

Quote from: _baz on 19 July 2016, 20:57

Got VWR spring fitted and 20mm (rear) 15mm (front) spacers

Very happy with the outcome ( although I'm used to much lower cars)  comfort seems to not be effected at all and cornering is so much better - plus the wheel gap has been reduced which is the main thing !!

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8868/28364668136_1d034db265_b.jpg)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8824/28319056471_bfdd8a3365_b.jpg)

Nice pictures  :cool:
Quite big spacers you've opted for but they certainly look the part.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: _baz on 19 July 2016, 22:42

Quote from: kalimon on 19 July 2016, 22:01

Nice pictures  :cool:
Quite big spacers you've opted for but they certainly look the part.

Thanks, believe it or not it was almost pitch black when I took them. Finished washing the car really late but wanted some pics so went out at 10pm  :nerd:

I went off what ECS were selling in their "flush kit" but TBH I think I may drop down to a 12mm up front as 15mm seems a bit much.

Although, I'm planning on going 19s with 235 tyres so it will be back to square one with fitment again when that happens !

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 20 July 2016, 12:48

Quote from: _baz on 19 July 2016, 22:42

Quote from: kalimon on 19 July 2016, 22:01

Nice pictures  :cool:
Quite big spacers you've opted for but they certainly look the part.

Thanks, believe it or not it was almost pitch black when I took them. Finished washing the car really late but wanted some pics so went out at 10pm  :nerd:

I went off what ECS were selling in their "flush kit" but TBH I think I may drop down to a 12mm up front as 15mm seems a bit much.

Although, I'm planning on going 19s with 235 tyres so it will be back to square one with fitment again when that happens !

I run 16mm rear and 13mm front.
I look at lots of wheels and always come to same conclusion, 19'' Austins would be perfect for me if they made them :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Cossieian on 20 July 2016, 16:49

Not today but yesterday gave mine its first wash, really needs some protection on it but will get to that when time allows :wink:
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj186/mccanno1/Golf%20R/02C87C32-CCF8-4D3D-8DB9-6FFEBC253B95.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/mccanno1/media/Golf%20R/02C87C32-CCF8-4D3D-8DB9-6FFEBC253B95.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 20 July 2016, 17:40

Quote from: Cossieian on 20 July 2016, 16:49

Not today but yesterday gave mine its first wash, really needs some protection on it but will get to that when time allows :wink:

Looks great. Really liking the R in Limestone Grey :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 20 July 2016, 20:06

That looks superb Cossieian  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: phazer on 20 July 2016, 20:15

Quote from: Cossieian on 20 July 2016, 16:49

Not today but yesterday gave mine its first wash, really needs some protection on it but will get to that when time allows :wink:
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj186/mccanno1/Golf%20R/02C87C32-CCF8-4D3D-8DB9-6FFEBC253B95.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/mccanno1/media/Golf%20R/02C87C32-CCF8-4D3D-8DB9-6FFEBC253B95.jpg.html)

Looks awesome. It's a colour that shouldn't work but really really does.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 21 July 2016, 18:12

Fed and watered it.  Filled the tank with V Power, air in tyres, topped up screen wash, checked oil and coolant.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snooze on 21 July 2016, 21:06

Quote from: Cossieian on 20 July 2016, 16:49

Not today but yesterday gave mine its first wash, really needs some protection on it but will get to that when time allows :wink:
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj186/mccanno1/Golf%20R/02C87C32-CCF8-4D3D-8DB9-6FFEBC253B95.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/mccanno1/media/Golf%20R/02C87C32-CCF8-4D3D-8DB9-6FFEBC253B95.jpg.html)

Simply gorgeous  :cool: What colour is that?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 21 July 2016, 21:18

Quote from: Snooze on 21 July 2016, 21:06

Simply gorgeous  :cool: What colour is that?

That's Limestone Grey.  One of the very best colours for the R.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Cossieian on 21 July 2016, 21:33

This pic shows the colour a bit better maybe, it's weird as in them pics it looks gold, but at night there's a greeny tinge, very strange colour

(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj186/mccanno1/Golf%20R/75533699-B27A-4FD2-A0C8-4966FF68527B.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/mccanno1/media/Golf%20R/75533699-B27A-4FD2-A0C8-4966FF68527B.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 21 July 2016, 21:57

Looks mega Cossieian!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 21 July 2016, 22:17

Quote from: Cossieian on 21 July 2016, 21:33

This pic shows the colour a bit better maybe, it's weird as in them pics it looks gold, but at night there's a greeny tinge, very strange colour

Are you liking the colour Ian?  I remember you were a bit unsure at first?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ? -
Post by: GTI_Ant on 21 July 2016, 22:59

The limestone grey colour does look very nice indeed.  Is it a metallic or pearlescent colour - only asking because my MK4 was anthracite which was described as pearlescent and it really did take on different hues in differing light conditions.

Today I messed around with the drive mode settings again.  I am always experimenting with different settings.  Bad experience with Eco mode yesterday. I don't like the soundaktor at all so have been using Eco mode a lot but do appreciate the fast response with engine in sport mode.  In sport mode again today after yesterday having problems with an aggressive (i.e. normal - yawn) M3 undertaking me whilst in Eco mode - he was behind me in heavy traffic on a dual carriageway, outside lane, doing the speed limit. I had adaptive cruise on which leaves a sensible gap in front which he didn't like so in classic BMW style without indication he chucked his car into the inside lane and had managed to pull back in front of me whilst my car was waking up.  I don't think this would have happened in sport mode as the motor does react much more quickly.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 22 July 2016, 04:39

Love the LSG Ian, great shots

when's the first wheel change going to happen?  :laugh:




I won't ask when the next car is due...  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ? -
Post by: p3asa on 22 July 2016, 11:01

Quote from: GTI_Ant on 21 July 2016, 22:59

I don't think this would have happened in sport mode as the motor does react much more quickly.

If you put your foot right down to the floor you will go through a switch and it will give you full power regardless of what mode you are in.
It will do the same when using the speed limiter.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Greerso on 22 July 2016, 13:43

Quote from: Cossieian on 21 July 2016, 21:33

This pic shows the colour a bit better maybe, it's weird as in them pics it looks gold, but at night there's a greeny tinge, very strange colour

(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj186/mccanno1/Golf%20R/75533699-B27A-4FD2-A0C8-4966FF68527B.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/mccanno1/media/Golf%20R/75533699-B27A-4FD2-A0C8-4966FF68527B.jpg.html)

WTF Ian - what happened to the red?  I've clearly missed a few posts along the way  :huh:

Anyway I think the LSG is an amazing colour and in my experience it looks even better in the flesh - so I'd love to see it in real life  :whistle:

Health to enjoy Ian

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ? -
Post by: fredgroves on 22 July 2016, 17:27

Quote from: GTI_Ant on 21 July 2016, 22:59

I don't think this would have happened in sport mode as the motor does react much more quickly.

The difference is only throttle mapping, not engine mapping. (If you had DSG it would make another difference, but not with manual.)

A stomp to the buffers gives you the same power in any mode - ok, for the duration of pushing the pedal it doesn't but once you are at the end of the travel, its exactly the same.

I don't think on a motorway drag race its going to amount to a whole load of difference. Its more about a more gradual throttle curve for fuel economy.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snooze on 23 July 2016, 15:46

Finally booked my car into the bodyshop to repair rear quarter panel. Just short of £300 😢

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 23 July 2016, 17:27

Quote from: Snooze on 23 July 2016, 15:46

Finally booked my car into the bodyshop to repair rear quarter panel. Just short of £300 😢

Not what you want but I'm sure you'll be pleased once it's done. I was very happy when mine was sorted.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 23 July 2016, 18:48

Quote from: Snooze on 23 July 2016, 15:46

Finally booked my car into the bodyshop to repair rear quarter panel. Just short of £300 😢

You'll feel much better once it's done Snooze, despite the £300 hit, and the car will be back to its former glory.  Soon be a distant memory.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 23 July 2016, 19:48

Driven back from my Yorkshire holiday today, 250 or so miles and a fair selection of motorways. My GTI proved to be a very comfortable motorway muncher and at some point today went over the first 10k miles as now on 10159. Averaged around 40mpg overall even though I may have inadvertantly slipped over 70 for most of the way (80-90 perhaps, but don't tell anyone...). Car is a bit dirty now and even had a cheeky mouse poo on the roof!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: iandjm on 23 July 2016, 19:50

Tried to get my headlight washers working but it looks like something else missed at the PDI  :angry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 23 July 2016, 20:26

Daft question but are your lights on?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 23 July 2016, 20:39

Quote from: iandjm on 23 July 2016, 19:50

Tried to get my headlight washers working but it looks like something else missed at the PDI  :angry:

They should activate at the first swipe of the wiper stalk after ignition and lights on, and on the 5th swipe thereafter.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ? -
Post by: GTI_Ant on 23 July 2016, 21:17

Quote from: fredgroves on 22 July 2016, 17:27

Quote from: GTI_Ant on 21 July 2016, 22:59

I don't think this would have happened in sport mode as the motor does react much more quickly.

The difference is only throttle mapping, not engine mapping. (If you had DSG it would make another difference, but not with manual.)

A stomp to the buffers gives you the same power in any mode - ok, for the duration of pushing the pedal it doesn't but once you are at the end of the travel, its exactly the same.

I don't think on a motorway drag race its going to amount to a whole load of difference. Its more about a more gradual throttle curve for fuel economy.

I agree it's just throttle mapping, so you just have to move your foot a bit further.  Brings me back to an earlier post about pedal box which is also just throttle mapping, but folk on here are raving about it!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Restlessnative on 23 July 2016, 22:34

Left it dirty with almost 2 months of grime on it.Ruthlessly efficient but it leaves me cold.... :sad:
Should never have sold the M135i.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 23 July 2016, 22:47

Quote from: Restlessnative on 23 July 2016, 22:34

Left it dirty with almost 2 months of grime on it.Ruthlessly efficient but it leaves me cold.... :sad:
Should never have sold the M135i.

Get yourself a DTUK box - it'll brighten the GTD up no end!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Restlessnative on 23 July 2016, 23:46

Aye.But what about my 3 year warranty when it all goes tits up!. :embarrassed:
Looked at some REVO stuff but thought i'd wait till the warranty was up.The call of the M140i is strong. :evil:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 23 July 2016, 23:49

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 23 July 2016, 22:47

Quote from: Restlessnative on 23 July 2016, 22:34

Left it dirty with almost 2 months of grime on it.Ruthlessly efficient but it leaves me cold.... :sad:
Should never have sold the M135i.

Get yourself a DTUK box - it'll brighten the GTD up no end!

(And a Pedalbox)  :whistle:

Quote from: Restlessnative on 23 July 2016, 23:46

Aye.But what about my 3 year warranty when it all goes tits up!. :embarrassed:
Looked at some REVO stuff but thought i'd wait till the warranty was up.The call of the M140i is strong. :evil:

Why would it go tits up?
Plus they're really easy and quick to remove on a Diesel unlike a petrol version

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Talk-torque on 24 July 2016, 07:41

Quote from: Restlessnative on 23 July 2016, 22:34

Left it dirty with almost 2 months of grime on it.Ruthlessly efficient but it leaves me cold.... :sad:
Should never have sold the M135i.

I never managed to describe my GTD in so few words, but that is exactly how I felt. I admired it, but never loved it, hence my GTI, which I love more and more as the miles go on.

Not quite as ruthlessly efficient, but did a round trip of 400 miles yesterday at an average of nearly 40 MPG, which is pretty good, considering the "exuberant" manner in which the miles were covered, especially the last few, back over the Wolds!  :nerd:

Edit: Just checked and the average speed over the last 200 miles was 54 MPH!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 24 July 2016, 10:05

Quote from: Restlessnative on 23 July 2016, 23:46

Aye.But what about my 3 year warranty when it all goes tits up!. :embarrassed:
Looked at some REVO stuff but thought i'd wait till the warranty was up.The call of the M140i is strong. :evil:

Although there have been a few GTIs running 280-300ps and a few Rs running 365ps with a box having clutch or turbo issues (not many, but a few), i'm unaware of anyone with bother that could be associated with a tuning box on a GTD - they do seem to be over-engineered vs the petrol variants.

I ran a DTUK box on my GTD without issue for 10k miles before passing my box onto my Dad (as I was getting an R) and he has ran it on his GTD for 40k miles without issue.

Best way to imagine the GTD with a box on is to say it accelerates in 6th like stock does in 4th. It is a doddle to remove for servicing and warranty work, and most of the insurance companies charge you pennies for having it on (my premium went up a tenner).

The MK7 GTD is a bit boring compared to my Scirocco 170TDI, but that is due to how far the refinement has come and its very linear (for a diesel) power output that doesn't feel half as quick as it is when pressing on.

A boxed GTD will outdo a standard GTI or Focus ST (just) once rolling.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 24 July 2016, 10:13

I don't think it's possible to "love" a diesel hatchback. They're efficient at what they do, they can look good (GTD) but exciting or fun to drive they are not. I had a MK6 GTD and felt the same way about it. Couldn't wait to get back to the petrol.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 24 July 2016, 10:27

Quote from: JoeGTI on 24 July 2016, 10:13

I don't think it's possible to "love" a diesel hatchback. They're efficient at what they do, they can look good (GTD) but exciting or fun to drive they are not. I had a MK6 GTD and felt the same way about it. Couldn't wait to get back to the petrol.

I loved my Sciroccos (both GTDs), maybe because it was a head turner until every other marque out there started copying the style (A-class, Clio etc.), the GTI was as boring as the GTD for me when I had a test drive - again I think it was down to a jump in refinement for the MK7.

The DTUK'd GTD was quick enough for me, but the tramping issue was still a reason to change - it would've been a lot cheaper to change the tyres on my GTD than change the GTD for the R and then still change the tyres anyway because it also came on sh!tty Bridgestones.

The R is quick enough for the perception of speed to match what it actually does when you put your foot down i.e. it feels as quick as it is.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jackie Treehorn on 24 July 2016, 21:54

Just back from a 2k Spanish trip in the car.

Brake dust on the tyres makes them latte brown until I cleaned them :whistle:
(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g271/emmber2429/P1020686_zpsjk3s2asg.jpg) (http://s58.photobucket.com/user/emmber2429/media/P1020686_zpsjk3s2asg.jpg.html)

(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g271/emmber2429/P1020670_zps8gfagy40.jpg) (http://s58.photobucket.com/user/emmber2429/media/P1020670_zps8gfagy40.jpg.html)

(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g271/emmber2429/P1020850_zpsjolwuvau.jpg) (http://s58.photobucket.com/user/emmber2429/media/P1020850_zpsjolwuvau.jpg.html)



Storm coming, in more ways than one
(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g271/emmber2429/P1020826_zpseskkujmf.jpg) (http://s58.photobucket.com/user/emmber2429/media/P1020826_zpseskkujmf.jpg.html)

(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g271/emmber2429/P1020836_zpsfe9zkstm.jpg) (http://s58.photobucket.com/user/emmber2429/media/P1020836_zpsfe9zkstm.jpg.html)



and our cat lurking with intent...


(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g271/emmber2429/P1020659_zps8rdwgwtd.jpg) (http://s58.photobucket.com/user/emmber2429/media/P1020659_zps8rdwgwtd.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTI_Ant on 24 July 2016, 23:23

Quote from: Restlessnative on 23 July 2016, 23:46

Aye.But what about my 3 year warranty when it all goes tits up!. :embarrassed:
Looked at some REVO stuff but thought i'd wait till the warranty was up.The call of the M140i is strong. :evil:

Call of M240i is stronger - 1 series is hideous.  M2 for that matter.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 25 July 2016, 08:58

Quote from: Jackie Treehorn on 24 July 2016, 21:54

Just back from a 2k Spanish trip in the car.

Brake dust on the tyres makes them latte brown until I cleaned them :whistle:
(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g271/emmber2429/P1020686_zpsjk3s2asg.jpg) (http://s58.photobucket.com/user/emmber2429/media/P1020686_zpsjk3s2asg.jpg.html)

(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g271/emmber2429/P1020670_zps8gfagy40.jpg) (http://s58.photobucket.com/user/emmber2429/media/P1020670_zps8gfagy40.jpg.html)

(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g271/emmber2429/P1020850_zpsjolwuvau.jpg) (http://s58.photobucket.com/user/emmber2429/media/P1020850_zpsjolwuvau.jpg.html)



Storm coming, in more ways than one
(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g271/emmber2429/P1020826_zpseskkujmf.jpg) (http://s58.photobucket.com/user/emmber2429/media/P1020826_zpseskkujmf.jpg.html)

(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g271/emmber2429/P1020836_zpsfe9zkstm.jpg) (http://s58.photobucket.com/user/emmber2429/media/P1020836_zpsfe9zkstm.jpg.html)



and our cat lurking with intent...


(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g271/emmber2429/P1020659_zps8rdwgwtd.jpg) (http://s58.photobucket.com/user/emmber2429/media/P1020659_zps8rdwgwtd.jpg.html)

Looks great, nice place in Spain! Do you just cross the channel and drive all the way or get a ferry further down out of interest?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 25 July 2016, 09:19

Nothing to add, just wanted to make the 5,000th reply (unless someone has beaten me to it whilst typing this :rolleyes:) :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 25 July 2016, 09:57

Quote from: Watts on 25 July 2016, 09:19

Nothing to add, just wanted to make the 5,000th reply (unless someone has beaten me to it whilst typing this :rolleyes:) :whistle:

Congratulations on being the 5,000th reply to this thread.  You have won.........a big, fat

...........nothing.  :grin:  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 25 July 2016, 09:59

Quote from: Booth11 on 25 July 2016, 09:57

Quote from: Watts on 25 July 2016, 09:19

Nothing to add, just wanted to make the 5,000th reply (unless someone has beaten me to it whilst typing this :rolleyes:) :whistle:

Congratulations on being the 5,000th reply to this thread.  You have won.........a big, fat

...........nothing.  :grin:  :laugh:

It was the honour and prestige that I fought for, roll on the 10,000th....

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 25 July 2016, 10:12

Quote from: Watts on 25 July 2016, 09:59

Quote from: Booth11 on 25 July 2016, 09:57

Quote from: Watts on 25 July 2016, 09:19

Nothing to add, just wanted to make the 5,000th reply (unless someone has beaten me to it whilst typing this :rolleyes:) :whistle:

Congratulations on being the 5,000th reply to this thread.  You have won.........a big, fat

...........nothing.  :grin:  :laugh:

It was the honour and prestige that I fought for, roll on the 10,000th....

Bask in it.   :cool:

If you are still for the 10,000th post, we'll get you a nice pair of new socks. There is no better gift...just ask kalimon.  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 25 July 2016, 10:29

It'll have to be a pair of these!

https://www.parts.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=store.morePartInfo&PartID=1324483&catalogid=7214&keyword=&Title=VW%20Gear%20Collection-GTI-Socks-Medium-PartNumber-DRG06195MD

They do red tartan ones too...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 25 July 2016, 10:52

Quote from: Watts on 25 July 2016, 10:29

It'll have to be a pair of these!

https://www.parts.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=store.morePartInfo&PartID=1324483&catalogid=7214&keyword=&Title=VW%20Gear%20Collection-GTI-Socks-Medium-PartNumber-DRG06195MD

They do red tartan ones too...

Nooo!  Would you like the matching jacket and baseball cap too?  It would be worth the whip round to see the spectacle of the full GTI garb.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 25 July 2016, 11:14

Quote from: Booth11 on 25 July 2016, 10:52

Quote from: Watts on 25 July 2016, 10:29

It'll have to be a pair of these!

https://www.parts.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=store.morePartInfo&PartID=1324483&catalogid=7214&keyword=&Title=VW%20Gear%20Collection-GTI-Socks-Medium-PartNumber-DRG06195MD

They do red tartan ones too...

Nooo!  Would you like the matching jacket and baseball cap too?  It would be worth the whip round to see the spectacle of the full GTI garb.

Ah, actually I think it was Kalimon that was after some socks :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 25 July 2016, 11:19

Quote from: Watts on 25 July 2016, 11:14

Quote from: Booth11 on 25 July 2016, 10:52

Quote from: Watts on 25 July 2016, 10:29

It'll have to be a pair of these!

https://www.parts.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=store.morePartInfo&PartID=1324483&catalogid=7214&keyword=&Title=VW%20Gear%20Collection-GTI-Socks-Medium-PartNumber-DRG06195MD

They do red tartan ones too...

Nooo!  Would you like the matching jacket and baseball cap too?  It would be worth the whip round to see the spectacle of the full GTI garb.

Ah, actually I think it was Kalimon that was after some socks :whistle:

These ones are for you in anticipation of being the 10,000th poster.....but might give kalimon's Mrs an idea...  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 25 July 2016, 14:48

Maybe 5000 posts but over half a million views!!!  :shocked:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mrparkuk on 25 July 2016, 17:15

Gave the car a wash prior to its first service tomorrow. How tragic is that! I don't want it looking too unloved.

I have let them know already that I don't want it washing/ vacuuming. I'm no detailing freak but I'd rather any swirls were due to my incompetence rather than a VW numpty with a gritty sponge.

Used the last of my Autoglym wheel cleaner - any suggestions on a replacement? I need squirt on, leave and then rinse. Nothing too expensive or complicated!

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 25 July 2016, 17:59

Great job Mrparkuk, lovely reflections. Hope the garage treats it with the respect it deserves. Need to get mine booked in for it's first service now, hopefully my garage will look after it better than they did when they owned it...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mrparkuk on 25 July 2016, 18:52

Quote from: Watts on 25 July 2016, 17:59

Great job Mrparkuk, lovely reflections. Hope the garage treats it with the respect it deserves. Need to get mine booked in for it's first service now, hopefully my garage will look after it better than they did when they owned it...

Cheers Watts. Much appreciated. Yep, some dealers really have no idea off the efforts we have to put in to own/ maintain our cars. As a non millionaire I have to look after and respect the big ticket items I have.  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MikeP on 25 July 2016, 19:42

Today I mainly put Revo Stage 1 on my R.

So it's now a Golf Pirate i.e. a Golf Rr!

Goes like stink.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 25 July 2016, 20:34

Quote from: Mrparkuk on 25 July 2016, 17:15

Gave the car a wash prior to its first service tomorrow. How tragic is that! I don't want it looking too unloved.

I have let them know already that I don't want it washing/ vacuuming. I'm no detailing freak but I'd rather any swirls were due to my incompetence rather than a VW numpty with a gritty sponge.

Used the last of my Autoglym wheel cleaner - any suggestions on a replacement? I need squirt on, leave and then rinse. Nothing too expensive or complicated!

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Very nice job.

Always best to clean it before it goes in for service. Firstly they won't clean it, especially if you plaster the inside with do not clean signs, and secondly, they might be inclined to treat a well looked after car with a bit more care than a filthy one. Hope all goes well at the service.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jackie Treehorn on 25 July 2016, 21:16

Quote from: Watts on 25 July 2016, 08:58

Quote from: Jackie Treehorn on 24 July 2016, 21:54

Just back from a 2k Spanish trip in the car.

Brake dust on the tyres makes them latte brown until I cleaned them :whistle:
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Storm coming, in more ways than one
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and our cat lurking with intent...


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Looks great, nice place in Spain! Do you just cross the channel and drive all the way or get a ferry further down out of interest?

Tunnel at Folkstone and drove all the way.  Rouen, Bourges, Milau, Perpignan, Palamos. Stop over night in Bourges in an Ibis as it makes it easy to do.  Been doing it a few years now so got the fuel and rest stops down to a fine art.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 26 July 2016, 12:45

Cheers JT :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mrparkuk on 26 July 2016, 13:46

Cheers Booth11. Again, much appreciated praise from the master!

Well car now back home. Had the little video and all is well. Discs and tyres like new. Oil and filter done and the car returned unwashed as requested.

While it was being done I went out in a 3dr manual golf R on prets. Was out a good hour on mixed roads. Damp and rain in my part of the world as always. Very impressed. Car had DCC so I played with that and the various driving modes. Thought I wanted a DSG variant but was very happy with the manual. I don't do many m-way miles and during the week I'm on congestion free, urban/ country roads. Ideal manual territory.

The step up from my gti pp was more than I thought despite the 'hype' about how good the R is. I would happily exchange my wonderful gti for a golf R. I was concerned it might be a little flat low down and frantic higher up the rev range but it was calm, easy and pleasant around town. A modest press of the throttle and it just launched. A very addictive car. I now want one. I don't need the extra oomph but I want it!

The dealer cruched some numbers when I returned the car. Sadly they were way out of my league at the moment. Carwow discount prices seem better so just waiting to hear back from a few dealers. My curent vehicle is on pcp so will have to leave it another few months I think.

Very glad I have scratched the itch.
All those gti to R converts- I can see why.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 26 July 2016, 14:36

Quote from: Mrparkuk on 26 July 2016, 13:46

While it was being done I went out in a 3dr manual golf R on prets. Was out a good hour on mixed roads. Damp and rain in my part of the world as always. Very impressed. Car had DCC so I played with that and the various driving modes. Thought I wanted a DSG variant but was very happy with the manual. I don't do many m-way miles and during the week I'm on congestion free, urban/ country roads. Ideal manual territory.

The step up from my gti pp was more than I thought despite the 'hype' about how good the R is. I would happily exchange my wonderful gti for a golf R. I was concerned it might be a little flat low down and frantic higher up the rev range but it was calm, easy and pleasant around town. A modest press of the throttle and it just launched. A very addictive car. I now want one. I don't need the extra oomph but I want it!

The dealer cruched some numbers when I returned the car. Sadly they were way out of my league at the moment. Carwow discount prices seem better so just waiting to hear back from a few dealers. My curent vehicle is on pcp so will have to leave it another few months I think.

Very glad I have scratched the itch.
All those gti to R converts- I can see why.

That could turn out to be a very expensive service :grin: Glad to hear it all went well.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 26 July 2016, 15:48

Quote from: Mrparkuk on 26 July 2016, 13:46

The dealer cruched some numbers when I returned the car. Sadly they were way out of my league at the moment. Carwow discount prices seem better so just waiting to hear back from a few dealers. My curent vehicle is on pcp so will have to leave it another few months I think.

How far into your PCP are you?

I've been crunching number for the last couple of days and because I already have the Nav Pro on my GTD its hard to leave it out on the R which then pushes the price up.

Pity I couldn't take it with me. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mrparkuk on 26 July 2016, 16:38

Quote from: p3asa on 26 July 2016, 15:48

Quote from: Mrparkuk on 26 July 2016, 13:46

The dealer cruched some numbers when I returned the car. Sadly they were way out of my league at the moment. Carwow discount prices seem better so just waiting to hear back from a few dealers. My curent vehicle is on pcp so will have to leave it another few months I think.

How far into your PCP are you?

I've been crunching number for the last couple of days and because I already have the Nav Pro on my GTD its hard to leave it out on the R which then pushes the price up.

Pity I couldn't take it with me.

Just 12 mths. I put a fair deposit/ trade in on the gti so negative equity shouldn't be an issue. Just the px value seemed low and the gfv on the new R was just over 12k. Thats a lot of money to finance. 

If I could do without my current keyless and take a white car it should make it possible. Not keen on the other colours. Shame no carbon grey. As you say adding the 'current' goodies adds to the total spend. Luckily the new models have nav and winterpack. Do like the keyless and it is very useful with having young kids. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Raffe on 26 July 2016, 17:09

Quote from: MikeP on 25 July 2016, 19:42

Today I mainly put Revo Stage 1 on my R.

So it's now a Golf Pirate i.e. a Golf Rr!

Goes like stink.

HAs the remap met your expectations of how much quicker you had hoped it would be?

When I did our Mk6 GTi it transformed the car into something quite special.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 26 July 2016, 17:16

Quote from: Mrparkuk on 26 July 2016, 13:46

While it was being done I went out in a 3dr manual golf R on prets. Was out a good hour on mixed roads. Damp and rain in my part of the world as always. Very impressed. Car had DCC so I played with that and the various driving modes. Thought I wanted a DSG variant but was very happy with the manual. I don't do many m-way miles and during the week I'm on congestion free, urban/ country roads. Ideal manual territory.

The step up from my gti pp was more than I thought despite the 'hype' about how good the R is. I would happily exchange my wonderful gti for a golf R. I was concerned it might be a little flat low down and frantic higher up the rev range but it was calm, easy and pleasant around town. A modest press of the throttle and it just launched. A very addictive car. I now want one. I don't need the extra oomph but I want it!

The dealer cruched some numbers when I returned the car. Sadly they were way out of my league at the moment. Carwow discount prices seem better so just waiting to hear back from a few dealers. My curent vehicle is on pcp so will have to leave it another few months I think.

Very glad I have scratched the itch.
All those gti to R converts- I can see why.

Lol, well that little spin could prove to be fatal.  The 7R is one car that lives up to the hype.  I decided to bypass the mk7 GTI, knowing it wasn't quite going to cut it for me this time round, though it's a very good car I do not doubt, but the R was calling.

Hope you can make the numbers work for you when the dealers come back to you. The base spec is great now with nav and winter pack included, though once you've had keyless, it would be hard to be without it, but small price to pay for the move to a great car.  Looks great in white.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mrparkuk on 26 July 2016, 18:04

Sound words as always from your good self. It really was much better than I thought it would be. I know this decision will a tough one. If I do pull the trigger and go for the swap I know I'll love it. Just having to justify the extra monthly. Is it really worth that much more? The gti is a superb car and I'm fortunate to have it. I have now dinned at the top table as it were and I want the extra acceleration, traction, confidence and soundtrack! Shame I'm also looking at insurance costs, additional fuel costs, alarming depreciation and losing the gti exclusivity. ( 11 R's localy at last count, only one other gti seen). Watch this space! :cool:

Not sure how fast your throttle response now is but I thought the standard was very good. Yours (Booth11) must be stunning. :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 26 July 2016, 19:27

Quote from: Mrparkuk on 26 July 2016, 18:04

Sound words as always from your good self. It really was much better than I thought it would be. I know this decision will a tough one. If I do pull the trigger and go for the swap I know I'll love it. Just having to justify the extra monthly. Is it really worth that much more? The gti is a superb car and I'm fortunate to have it. I have now dinned at the top table as it were and I want the extra acceleration, traction, confidence and soundtrack! Shame I'm also looking at insurance costs, additional fuel costs, alarming depreciation and losing the gti exclusivity. ( 11 R's localy at last count, only one other gti seen). Watch this space! :cool:

Not sure how fast your throttle response now is but I thought the standard was very good. Yours (Booth11) must be stunning. :smiley:

I'd be surprised if your insurance costs go up appreciably - the ACC keeps Golf insurance costs down. My R was about a tenner a year LESS to insure than my MK7 GTD. The R (going off current GFVs) will still have better % residuals than the GTI (Possibly Clubsport excepted), which offsets the extra cost of it.

The fuel costs will be higher, due to using RON97/98/99 - you can keep tabs on that by using Tesco Momentum 99 which i've found to be equal to Shell V-power and noticeably better than Esso and BP's RON97 offerings. Currently paying 114.9p/L, which is only 2p a litre more than Shell's standard unleaded locally. V-power costs about 8p/L more for me, simply not worth it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mrparkuk on 26 July 2016, 19:52

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 26 July 2016, 19:27

Quote from: Mrparkuk on 26 July 2016, 18:04

Sound words as always from your good self. It really was much better than I thought it would be. I know this decision will a tough one. If I do pull the trigger and go for the swap I know I'll love it. Just having to justify the extra monthly. Is it really worth that much more? The gti is a superb car and I'm fortunate to have it. I have now dinned at the top table as it were and I want the extra acceleration, traction, confidence and soundtrack! Shame I'm also looking at insurance costs, additional fuel costs, alarming depreciation and losing the gti exclusivity. ( 11 R's localy at last count, only one other gti seen). Watch this space! :cool:

Not sure how fast your throttle response now is but I thought the standard was very good. Yours (Booth11) must be stunning. :smiley:

I'd be surprised if your insurance costs go up appreciably - the ACC keeps Golf insurance costs down. My R was about a tenner a year LESS to insure than my MK7 GTD. The R (going off current GFVs) will still have better % residuals than the GTI (Possibly Clubsport excepted), which offsets the extra cost of it.

The fuel costs will be higher, due to using RON97/98/99 - you can keep tabs on that by using Tesco Momentum 99 which i've found to be equal to Shell V-power and noticeably better than Esso and BP's RON97 offerings. Currently paying 114.9p/L, which is only 2p a litre more than Shell's standard unleaded locally. V-power costs about 8p/L more for me, simply not worth it.

Cheers for that MH. Your  convincing me!!! You are no doubt correct  about the fuel aspect. I don't do mega mileage so a modest increase. I used Tesco  momentum exclusively in my mountuned  ST fiesta and it was always decent stuff. Insurance has quoted me an extra £30 for a full year and a £50 increase in my excess.

I think a follow up visit is pending. First carwow call this evening. Offered a better final discounted price for the R bit was given considerably less for my gti. The upshot was the monthly was actually higher than that offered by my dealer. As others have said August/ summer the dealers are not at their most generous. I'll try and visit some other vw dealers. As a teacher I still have 6 weeks holiday to fill.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 26 July 2016, 20:26

MrParkUK: Why not place that order in November (if you can wait that long) - a crappy time of year for the dealerships, so they'll be keener, but think about when you'll be getting it - it'll be ready for the March 17 plate.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MikeP on 26 July 2016, 20:41

Quote from: Raffe on 26 July 2016, 17:09

Quote from: MikeP on 25 July 2016, 19:42

Today I mainly put Revo Stage 1 on my R.

So it's now a Golf Pirate i.e. a Golf Rr!

Goes like stink.

HAs the remap met your expectations of how much quicker you had hoped it would be?

When I did our Mk6 GTi it transformed the car into something quite special.

The throttle response is a lot smoother and power comes in in in a more linear fashion.

Very very quick, and lots of silly smiles.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 26 July 2016, 20:52

Quote from: MikeP on 26 July 2016, 20:41

Quote from: Raffe on 26 July 2016, 17:09

Quote from: MikeP on 25 July 2016, 19:42

Today I mainly put Revo Stage 1 on my R.

So it's now a Golf Pirate i.e. a Golf Rr!

Goes like stink.

HAs the remap met your expectations of how much quicker you had hoped it would be?

When I did our Mk6 GTi it transformed the car into something quite special.

The throttle response is a lot smoother and power comes in in in a more linear fashion.

Very very quick, and lots of silly smiles.

I'd love to do this to my R, but I wouldn't dare for fear of clutch slip or popping the Turbo, I had no fears adding a DTUK box to my GTD, but the GTI and R don't seem to have much over-engineering in them (especially the clutch). Is your manual or DSG?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 26 July 2016, 21:23

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 26 July 2016, 20:26

MrParkUK: Why not place that order in November (if you can wait that long) - a crappy time of year for the dealerships, so they'll be keener, but think about when you'll be getting it - it'll be ready for the March 17 plate.

Given that he has a trade in will this not negate any good deal he'll get in November as his current car will be less desirable as well?

@Mrparkuk or monkeyhanger as you are good with the finances, but is there any difference / advantage to paying a huge deposit with low monthlies compared to a small deposit and large monthlies?

Come the end of the agreement both ways will leave you with the exact same GFV figure.

Would it be more advantageous at the beginning of the agreement as you should owe less than what the car is worth?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mrparkuk on 26 July 2016, 21:27

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 26 July 2016, 20:26

MrParkUK: Why not place that order in November (if you can wait that long) - a crappy time of year for the dealerships, so they'll be keener, but think about when you'll be getting it - it'll be ready for the March 17 plate.

Maybe. I could wait as I still have a nice car which I love driving. The dealers weren't really pushing it today. There was a definate 'low pressure' dialogue. It would give me a little more saving up time as well as reducing my existing pcp burden. I'm lie a kid in a sweet shop when it comes to cars. I've always been a little impulsive. In 2002 I went up the town for a hair cut and returned a few hours later having paid a deposit on a house! An old neighbour was going into a care home and his son was chattting saying they would have to sell the house and wasn't looking forward to all the hassle. Made him an offer and deal done. My now wife wasn't too impressed. 7 months later I sold it, unaltered, and made a mint! Shame I can't do the same with cars!  Off topic but I still laugh :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 26 July 2016, 21:30

Quote from: p3asa on 26 July 2016, 21:23

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 26 July 2016, 20:26

MrParkUK: Why not place that order in November (if you can wait that long) - a crappy time of year for the dealerships, so they'll be keener, but think about when you'll be getting it - it'll be ready for the March 17 plate.

Given that he has a trade in will this not negate any good deal he'll get in November as his current car will be less desirable as well?

@Mrparkuk or monkeyhanger as you are good with the finances, but is there any difference / advantage to paying a huge deposit with low monthlies compared to a small deposit and large monthlies?

Come the end of the agreement both ways will leave you with the exact same GFV figure.

Would it be more advantageous at the beginning of the agreement as you should owe less than what the car is worth?

Huge deposit and low monthlies will see you paying a little less interest over the term, not massively less though, as you'll always be paying interest on the GFV amount no matter how quickly you clear the rest of it. Every month you should be clearing more than the depreciation suffered in that month - in Nov you should have more equity (maybe not much more). More paid upfront will put you in equity sooner if you decide to change before your PCP term is up.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mrparkuk on 26 July 2016, 21:33

Quote from: p3asa on 26 July 2016, 21:23

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 26 July 2016, 20:26

MrParkUK: Why not place that order in November (if you can wait that long) - a crappy time of year for the dealerships, so they'll be keener, but think about when you'll be getting it - it'll be ready for the March 17 plate.

Given that he has a trade in will this not negate any good deal he'll get in November as his current car will be less desirable as well?

@Mrparkuk or monkeyhanger as you are good with the finances, but is there any difference / advantage to paying a huge deposit with low monthlies compared to a small deposit and large monthlies?

Come the end of the agreement both ways will leave you with the exact same GFV figure.

Would it be more advantageous at the beginning of the agreement as you should owe less than what the car is worth?

It looks like there are several viable approaches. Both views have their respective merits. I think a beer or two and a good nights sleep will clarify my thoughts.

Thanks to all for your advice / opinions. As always, much appreciated. I'm also nearer to changing my forum status from 'not said much yet' to whatever the next level is! :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mrparkuk on 26 July 2016, 21:35

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 26 July 2016, 21:30

Quote from: p3asa on 26 July 2016, 21:23

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 26 July 2016, 20:26

MrParkUK: Why not place that order in November (if you can wait that long) - a crappy time of year for the dealerships, so they'll be keener, but think about when you'll be getting it - it'll be ready for the March 17 plate.

Given that he has a trade in will this not negate any good deal he'll get in November as his current car will be less desirable as well?

@Mrparkuk or monkeyhanger as you are good with the finances, but is there any difference / advantage to paying a huge deposit with low monthlies compared to a small deposit and large monthlies?

Come the end of the agreement both ways will leave you with the exact same GFV figure.

Would it be more advantageous at the beginning of the agreement as you should owe less than what the car is worth?

Huge deposit and low monthlies will see you paying a little less interest over the term, not massively less though, as you'll always be paying interest on the GFV amount no matter how quickly you clear the rest of it. Every month you should be clearing more than the depreciation suffered in that month - in Nov you should have more equity (maybe not much more). More paid upfront will put you in equity sooner if you decide to change before your PCP term is up.

Sound like logical advice. Thanks for the clarification.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MikeP on 27 July 2016, 15:08

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 26 July 2016, 20:52

Quote from: MikeP on 26 July 2016, 20:41

Quote from: Raffe on 26 July 2016, 17:09

Quote from: MikeP on 25 July 2016, 19:42

Today I mainly put Revo Stage 1 on my R.

So it's now a Golf Pirate i.e. a Golf Rr!

Goes like stink.

HAs the remap met your expectations of how much quicker you had hoped it would be?

When I did our Mk6 GTi it transformed the car into something quite special.

The throttle response is a lot smoother and power comes in in in a more linear fashion.

Very very quick, and lots of silly smiles.

I'd love to do this to my R, but I wouldn't dare for fear of clutch slip or popping the Turbo, I had no fears adding a DTUK box to my GTD, but the GTI and R don't seem to have much over-engineering in them (especially the clutch). Is your manual or DSG?

DSG, the best option.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 27 July 2016, 15:27

Quote from: MikeP on 27 July 2016, 15:08

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 26 July 2016, 20:52

Quote from: MikeP on 26 July 2016, 20:41

Quote from: Raffe on 26 July 2016, 17:09

Quote from: MikeP on 25 July 2016, 19:42

Today I mainly put Revo Stage 1 on my R.

So it's now a Golf Pirate i.e. a Golf Rr!

Goes like stink.

HAs the remap met your expectations of how much quicker you had hoped it would be?

When I did our Mk6 GTi it transformed the car into something quite special.

The throttle response is a lot smoother and power comes in in in a more linear fashion.

Very very quick, and lots of silly smiles.

I'd love to do this to my R, but I wouldn't dare for fear of clutch slip or popping the Turbo, I had no fears adding a DTUK box to my GTD, but the GTI and R don't seem to have much over-engineering in them (especially the clutch). Is your manual or DSG?

DSG, the best option.

I want to make my car more exciting, not less.  :grin:

Not a DSG fan, and not often stuck in traffic.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Carbon VW on 27 July 2016, 21:33

Just finished full detail of my GTi. Well overdue but the weather was in it so went for it. Very happy with the results. Hope the rain stays away for at least a day so I can enjoy it ! Carbon grey really is a great colour when it's clean. I've fallen back in love with the car too since the remap. It has transformed the car. Well here are some photos with reflection shots for those interested.
(http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy102/kemp1011/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsrhpwnrmg.jpeg) (http://s782.photobucket.com/user/kemp1011/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsrhpwnrmg.jpeg.html)
(http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy102/kemp1011/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps3i58saqm.jpeg) (http://s782.photobucket.com/user/kemp1011/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps3i58saqm.jpeg.html)

(http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy102/kemp1011/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps3i58saqm.jpeg) (http://s782.photobucket.com/user/kemp1011/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps3i58saqm.jpeg.html)
(http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy102/kemp1011/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsmywhem8n.jpeg) (http://s782.photobucket.com/user/kemp1011/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsmywhem8n.jpeg.html)

(http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy102/kemp1011/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsa1fxmjdh.jpeg) (http://s782.photobucket.com/user/kemp1011/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsa1fxmjdh.jpeg.html)
(http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy102/kemp1011/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpskexspxbz.jpeg) (http://s782.photobucket.com/user/kemp1011/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpskexspxbz.jpeg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 27 July 2016, 21:57

^^Superb job :smiley: What remap have you had done? What has been the benefit and has there been any problems such as traction?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Carbon VW on 27 July 2016, 22:10

Thanks Watts !  :rolleyes: I had a custom remap done, no branded map. I insisted that I wanted the car to feel the same down low so that it wouldn't be ruined driving around town etc. He mapped the car over 3 hours with 3 rolling road runs along with test drives until he was happy. I had the tombstones still fitted when I got the remap last week but they were worse than usual after the map. I just fitted a set of vredstein ultrac sessantas and now there is no loss of traction. The change is the throttle response if massively improved. It's so instant really makes a difference. The numbers on the dyno were 283bhp and 415nm torque but I am more interested in how it feels. It feels fantastic.  :evil: the shove in the back now when you want it is severe and 3rd and 4th gear actually make me laugh out loud!! The tuner said that this map was conservative and that the car is massively detuned from Wolsburg. He recommended I change oil and filter every 7500km or twice a year but assured me that the turbo and engine were well within safe parameters. The tune was all done via OBD. I'm chuffed.  :cool:

(http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy102/kemp1011/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsmshyv7t3.jpeg) (http://s782.photobucket.com/user/kemp1011/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsmshyv7t3.jpeg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 27 July 2016, 22:43

I've never liked the standard gti wheels but I think they look really nice with the carbon grey combo. It's making me itch and usually when that happens I end up with a new car 😉

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 28 July 2016, 03:22

Quote from: Carbon VW on 27 July 2016, 21:33

Just finished full detail of my GTi. Well overdue but the weather was in it so went for it. Very happy with the results. Hope the rain stays away for at least a day so I can enjoy it ! Carbon grey really is a great colour when it's clean. I've fallen back in love with the car too since the remap. It has transformed the car. Well here are some photos with reflection shots for those interested.
(http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy102/kemp1011/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsrhpwnrmg.jpeg) (http://s782.photobucket.com/user/kemp1011/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsrhpwnrmg.jpeg.html)
(http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy102/kemp1011/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps3i58saqm.jpeg) (http://s782.photobucket.com/user/kemp1011/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps3i58saqm.jpeg.html)

(http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy102/kemp1011/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps3i58saqm.jpeg) (http://s782.photobucket.com/user/kemp1011/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps3i58saqm.jpeg.html)
(http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy102/kemp1011/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsmywhem8n.jpeg) (http://s782.photobucket.com/user/kemp1011/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsmywhem8n.jpeg.html)

(http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy102/kemp1011/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsa1fxmjdh.jpeg) (http://s782.photobucket.com/user/kemp1011/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsa1fxmjdh.jpeg.html)
(http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy102/kemp1011/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpskexspxbz.jpeg) (http://s782.photobucket.com/user/kemp1011/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpskexspxbz.jpeg.html)

Stunning! :cool: Paintwork looks fantastic. Very nice work.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 28 July 2016, 07:21

Looks fantastic!
Although having a garage that you can actually fit a car into must make things easier.
I've got a double garage that I would struggle fitting a motorbike in.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 28 July 2016, 07:32

That looks brilliant Carbon VW. Paintwork looks almost liquid-like on the inside shots. I wish I had your garage - great facilities for machine polishing, rather than having to wait for good weather to be able to machine polish outside on the driveway.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Carbon VW on 28 July 2016, 09:07

Thanks guys for the compliments  :rolleyes: yes the garage makes it a lot easier. I installed some LED strip lights also to help me identify marring etc when machine polishing. They make polishing a lot easier. They also work outside for anyone interested. I'm in Ireland but your more than welcome to use the garage !!! :huh:on the downside my back is in bits from yesterday !!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 28 July 2016, 10:20

Quote from: Carbon VW on 27 July 2016, 22:10

Thanks Watts !  :rolleyes: I had a custom remap done, no branded map. I insisted that I wanted the car to feel the same down low so that it wouldn't be ruined driving around town etc. He mapped the car over 3 hours with 3 rolling road runs along with test drives until he was happy. I had the tombstones still fitted when I got the remap last week but they were worse than usual after the map. I just fitted a set of vredstein ultrac sessantas and now there is no loss of traction. The change is the throttle response if massively improved. It's so instant really makes a difference. The numbers on the dyno were 283bhp and 415nm torque but I am more interested in how it feels. It feels fantastic.  :evil: the shove in the back now when you want it is severe and 3rd and 4th gear actually make me laugh out loud!! The tuner said that this map was conservative and that the car is massively detuned from Wolsburg. He recommended I change oil and filter every 7500km or twice a year but assured me that the turbo and engine were well within safe parameters. The tune was all done via OBD. I'm chuffed.

Sounds very worthwhile. Thanks for the info :smiley:

Quote from: Carbon VW on 28 July 2016, 09:07

:huh:on the downside my back is in bits from yesterday !!

So not just me then! I can barely stand up straight these days after washing and waxing the car :embarrassed: Where's my pipe and slippers?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 28 July 2016, 14:02

Quote from: Carbon VW on 28 July 2016, 09:07

Thanks guys for the compliments  :rolleyes: yes the garage makes it a lot easier. I installed some LED strip lights also to help me identify marring etc when machine polishing. They make polishing a lot easier. They also work outside for anyone interested. I'm in Ireland but your more than welcome to use the garage !!! :huh:on the downside my back is in bits from yesterday !!

Good lighting is key to machine polishng.  I've been using a set of halogen lights (on stands) outside but might upgrade to an LED set, as halogen ones get very hot, and you get hot enough when machine polishing just through the effort, lol. I also use this https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cluson-Clulite-Clu-Briter-Rechargeable-Torch/dp/B004UEO5TO/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1469711754&sr=8-3&keywords=rechargeable+torches+clulite  to do close up inspection work, but a set of stand mounted LEDs would be a great addition.

Course all this should really be discussed in the detailing section.  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 28 July 2016, 14:34

Quote from: Booth11 on 28 July 2016, 14:02

Course all this should really be discussed in the detailing section.  :whistle:

You're not wrong, you're making us mere mortals feel guilty and inadequate!!  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 28 July 2016, 14:49

Quote from: Exonian on 28 July 2016, 14:34

Quote from: Booth11 on 28 July 2016, 14:02

Course all this should really be discussed in the detailing section.  :whistle:

You're not wrong, you're making us mere mortals feel guilty and inadequate!!  :laugh:

Actually I was trying to spare you Mr Ex, as I know detailing talk renders you comatose.  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 28 July 2016, 15:01

Quote from: Booth11 on 28 July 2016, 14:49

Quote from: Exonian on 28 July 2016, 14:34

Quote from: Booth11 on 28 July 2016, 14:02

Course all this should really be discussed in the detailing section.  :whistle:

You're not wrong, you're making us mere mortals feel guilty and inadequate!!  :laugh:

Actually I was trying to spare you Mr Ex, as I know detailing talk renders you comatose.  :laugh:

You're not wrong, detailing threads are just one long shopping list normally, almost like a mantra of "firstly I started off with a snow foam treatment using ******** which I picked up from ******.com then I progressed to a two bucket wash using my solid gold buckets and titanium grit guards, ****** shampoo and lambswool mitt from a freshly shaven Swiss mountain sheep (where the air is purest and the grass greenest thus reducing the possibility of any contamination). The car was then dried with...." ZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzz


Sorry, nodded off there!

Where was I?
Is it time for my meds yet nurse?

Seriously though, I do love the photos of freshly detailed cars, and they do make me feel hideously guilty even though I do work hard to try and keep my own as clean as I can.
(but shopping lists are a bit dull!!)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 28 July 2016, 15:12

Quote from: Exonian on 28 July 2016, 15:01

Quote from: Booth11 on 28 July 2016, 14:49

Quote from: Exonian on 28 July 2016, 14:34

Quote from: Booth11 on 28 July 2016, 14:02

Course all this should really be discussed in the detailing section.  :whistle:

You're not wrong, you're making us mere mortals feel guilty and inadequate!!  :laugh:

Actually I was trying to spare you Mr Ex, as I know detailing talk renders you comatose.  :laugh:

You're not wrong, detailing threads are just one long shopping list normally, almost like a mantra of "firstly I started off with a snow foam treatment using ******** which I picked up from ******.com then I progressed to a two bucket wash using my solid gold buckets and titanium grit guards, ****** shampoo and lambswool mitt from a freshly shaven Swiss mountain sheep (where the air is purest and the grass greenest thus reducing the possibility of any contamination). The car was then dried with...." ZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzz


Sorry, nodded off there!

Where was I?
Is it time for my meds yet nurse?

Seriously though, I do love the photos of freshly detailed cars, and they do make me feel hideously guilty even though I do work hard to try and keep my own as clean as I can.
(but shopping lists are a bit dull!!)

Mock away.  :grin:

Detailing shopping lists and routines do make dull reading for many, but are useful to those with more than a passing interest in detailing and ultimately forums are about sharing knowledge and info.  So there.  :tongue:  :laugh:

And whilst you are enjoying the photos and end results of the sweat, backache and creaking knees of the detailing fraternity, remember cars don't get to look like that by magic, nor do teams of little elves come in in the dead of night to deswirl, polish and preen these cars.  :grin:

Right,you can go back to sleep now.  :kiss:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 28 July 2016, 17:09

Quote from: Booth11 on 28 July 2016, 15:12

cars don't get to look like that by magic, nor do teams of little elves come in in the dead of night to deswirl, polish and preen these cars.  :grin:

I bl**dy wish they did :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: spider62 on 28 July 2016, 19:58

Fitted a few bits today, Tarox Strada front pads, Lockwood 2 door GTI sill protectors and the Dynamic LED rear indicator kit.
Just need a bit more time to fit the Goodridge braided brake hose kit.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 28 July 2016, 20:26

Quote from: Watts on 28 July 2016, 17:09

Quote from: Booth11 on 28 July 2016, 15:12

cars don't get to look like that by magic, nor do teams of little elves come in in the dead of night to deswirl, polish and preen these cars.  :grin:

I bl**dy wish they did :whistle:

Imagine I'd you could buy detailing elves on cleanyourcar.co.uk  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 28 July 2016, 21:32

Quote from: Booth11 on 28 July 2016, 20:26

Quote from: Watts on 28 July 2016, 17:09

Quote from: Booth11 on 28 July 2016, 15:12

cars don't get to look like that by magic, nor do teams of little elves come in in the dead of night to deswirl, polish and preen these cars.  :grin:

I bl**dy wish they did :whistle:

Imagine I'd you could buy detailing elves on cleanyourcar.co.uk  :laugh:

They could be dropped off by a drone in the dead of night, then whisked away when the job was done. Never thought of that one did you Amazon?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 29 July 2016, 02:42

Quote from: dubber36 on 28 July 2016, 21:32

Quote from: Booth11 on 28 July 2016, 20:26

Quote from: Watts on 28 July 2016, 17:09

Quote from: Booth11 on 28 July 2016, 15:12

cars don't get to look like that by magic, nor do teams of little elves come in in the dead of night to deswirl, polish and preen these cars.  :grin:

I bl**dy wish they did :whistle:

Imagine I'd you could buy detailing elves on cleanyourcar.co.uk  :laugh:

They could be dropped off by a drone in the dead of night, then whisked away when the job was done. Never thought of that one did you Amazon?

No they didn't.  Time for Amazon to get their finger out.  I want a set of detailing elves!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 29 July 2016, 10:56

Not done anything to the car for quite a while, I'm ashamed to say not even washed it for a number of weeks. However, just thought I would mark today as exactly 3 years since I took delivery. During that time the car has performed impeccably with the exception of the a few rattles and the annoying buzzing noise from the sound actuator (which has thankfully disappeared).

I cannot fault the car for its ability, there is no denying it is a superb all rounder but I've never grown to love it the way I did with the TT. I'll probably keep it for another 6-12 months and then look to move on to something different.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Talk-torque on 29 July 2016, 11:32

Quote from: CraigW on 29 July 2016, 10:56

I cannot fault the car for its ability, there is no denying it is a superb all rounder but I've never grown to love it the way I did with the TT. I'll probably keep it for another 6-12 months and then look to move on to something different.

I still compare each car to my TT (2Lt SE Coupe). The GTD didn't come close, but the GTI is much more like it. No doubt though, in spite of the hairdresser's car comments, the TT is a very well conceived package that delivers a fine driving experience - if you can get away with just 2 seats. Have a hankering for a Cayman, which won't go away. It'll have to be a full fat n/a 6 cylinder though!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 29 July 2016, 11:48

Quote from: Talk-torque on 29 July 2016, 11:32

Quote from: CraigW on 29 July 2016, 10:56

I cannot fault the car for its ability, there is no denying it is a superb all rounder but I've never grown to love it the way I did with the TT. I'll probably keep it for another 6-12 months and then look to move on to something different.

I still compare each car to my TT (2Lt SE Coupe). The GTD didn't come close, but the GTI is much more like it. No doubt though, in spite of the hairdresser's car comments, the TT is a very well conceived package that delivers a fine driving experience - if you can get away with just 2 seats. Have a hankering for a Cayman, which won't go away. It'll have to be a full fat n/a 6 cylinder though!

Yes the TT is considered a hairdressers car and just a golf in a fancy frock but it definitely felt more special to me. Probably a combination of the looks and the low seating position just gave it more appeal. At the end of the day the GTI is just a golf and there a thousands of them on the road

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Carbon VW on 29 July 2016, 17:30

Craig I have to disagree when you say the GTi is "just a golf". I would say quite the opposite. The name golf is the only thing it has in common with the lesser modes. Sounds like you need to get something better than "just a Golf" !! :tongue:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 29 July 2016, 19:38

In some way I agree with CraigW, the GTI is a Golf and that's pretty ordinary. It was one reason why I was reluctant to buy one but it isn't that ordinary as the performance is exciting and lifts it out of being 'just a Golf' plus the exterior tweeks, wheels and the interior which looks great. I also like the practicality that comes with being a 'hot' version of a humdrum model something that put me off getting a TT. But, if I didn't need the practicality would I buy a GTI? Possibly not if honest. Oh, and on the car it doesn't say 'Golf', only GTI :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 29 July 2016, 20:40

I suppose one problem for me is that over time my senses have become dulled to its performance capabilities to such an extent that it doesn't feel that quick to me anymore. Also as I said because you see so many golf GTD's/GTI's/R's on the road nowadays I don't even give them a second look anymore.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 29 July 2016, 20:53

Quote from: CraigW on 29 July 2016, 20:40

I suppose one problem for me is that over time my senses have become dulled to its performance capabilities to such an extent that it doesn't feel that quick to me anymore. Also as I said because you see so many golf GTD's/GTI's/R's on the road nowadays I don't even give them a second look anymore.

I know what you mean, I wonder sometimes iv mine is broken but for me I've just got used to driving conservatively and forget what it can do if you put your foot down. I'm thinking of a pedalbox to spice things up a bit.

CraigW - I recall it was your goodself selling the virtues of a trip on the NC500, this is something that is near the top of my list for next year, was wondering if there was a better time of year to go and why? Any tips you can offer would be gratefully received. Cheers :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 29 July 2016, 21:56

Quote from: Watts on 29 July 2016, 20:53

Quote from: CraigW on 29 July 2016, 20:40

I suppose one problem for me is that over time my senses have become dulled to its performance capabilities to such an extent that it doesn't feel that quick to me anymore. Also as I said because you see so many golf GTD's/GTI's/R's on the road nowadays I don't even give them a second look anymore.

I know what you mean, I wonder sometimes iv mine is broken but for me I've just got used to driving conservatively and forget what it can do if you put your foot down. I'm thinking of a pedalbox to spice things up a bit.

CraigW - I recall it was your goodself selling the virtues of a trip on the NC500, this is something that is near the top of my list for next year, was wondering if there was a better time of year to go and why? Any tips you can offer would be gratefully received. Cheers :smiley:

Watts, the NC500 is spectacular and you will love it, great roads and amazing scenery. One piece of advice I would give is avoid going during the School holidays so up here they begin the end of June and return middle of August. So I'd say end of Aug beginning of September would be best bet plus you can get some decent weather up here at that time. 

On your way up to Inverness where it starts its well worth going up via Loch Lomond and Loch Ness as some beautiful landscapes there as well and you might see Nessie  :grin:. Other than that get on the official website and look at accommodation and so forth. Plenty of whisky distilleries on the way up and a stop of at Dunrobin Castle is well worth a visit.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 30 July 2016, 12:46

I'll second the comments about the NC500, simply incredible scenery up there. It's amazing how empty that part of the world is compared to Manchester and the like.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 30 July 2016, 14:34

Quote from: CraigW on 29 July 2016, 21:56

Quote from: Watts on 29 July 2016, 20:53

CraigW - I recall it was your goodself selling the virtues of a trip on the NC500, this is something that is near the top of my list for next year, was wondering if there was a better time of year to go and why? Any tips you can offer would be gratefully received. Cheers :smiley:

Watts, the NC500 is spectacular and you will love it, great roads and amazing scenery. One piece of advice I would give is avoid going during the School holidays so up here they begin the end of June and return middle of August. So I'd say end of Aug beginning of September would be best bet plus you can get some decent weather up here at that time. 

On your way up to Inverness where it starts its well worth going up via Loch Lomond and Loch Ness as some beautiful landscapes there as well and you might see Nessie  :grin:. Other than that get on the official website and look at accommodation and so forth. Plenty of whisky distilleries on the way up and a stop of at Dunrobin Castle is well worth a visit.

Thanks for that, much appreciated. It's either the NC500 or a wine region of France next year, really fancy a good road trip.

Quote from: kalimon on 30 July 2016, 12:46

I'll second the comments about the NC500, simply incredible scenery up there. It's amazing how empty that part of the world is compared to Manchester and the like.

Cheers too Kalimon, always good to have a second opinion :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jimble on 30 July 2016, 23:20

Traded the GTI for a Tiguan SEL, this is not a good day.... :cry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SCOTTE on 31 July 2016, 12:43

Quote from: Jimble on 30 July 2016, 23:20

Traded the GTI for a Tiguan SEL, this is not a good day.... :cry:

Oh dear, any reason? bet it feels so different to drive?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 31 July 2016, 14:14

Quote from: Jimble on 30 July 2016, 23:20

Traded the GTI for a Tiguan SEL, this is not a good day.... :cry:

 :sad:  Needs must I guess.  You'll always be a GTI boy at heart, Jimble. :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Aidey on 31 July 2016, 16:50

If you go see the new Jason Bourne film, the bad guy chases him in a gti .. :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 31 July 2016, 17:34

Given it a quick wash and finished with a spray of quick detailer (Bouncers Done and Dusted). Last wash included a wax with Finish Kare FK1000p, first time since the G-Techniq C2v3 had worn off and I must say I'm liking the feel of the paint and the glossy finish but don't want to waste the G-Techniq, not sure whether or not to use it this winter or just to keep the layers of wax up to date. Anyway, some shiny pictures :smiley:

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20160731_171714_zpscuhjm9e3.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20160731_171714_zpscuhjm9e3.jpg.html)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20160731_171748_zpskxikusns.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20160731_171748_zpskxikusns.jpg.html)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/7a8a568f-76f8-40a8-9d3a-8e8e73428550_zpsw1lum4uj.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/7a8a568f-76f8-40a8-9d3a-8e8e73428550_zpsw1lum4uj.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 31 July 2016, 19:37

Quote from: Jimble on 30 July 2016, 23:20

Traded the GTI for a Tiguan SEL, this is not a good day.... :cry:

A very good day I'd say. I was really impressed with the Tig. Surely you wouldn't have done the deal if it wasn't the right thing to do?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 31 July 2016, 21:11

Quote from: Aidey on 31 July 2016, 16:50

If you go see the new Jason Bourne film, the bad guy chases him in a gti .. :cool:

He'd have caught Bourne if he'd been in an R.  :whistle:

The old MK5 GT Sport featured in one of the earlier Bourne films, when Jason and Nikki are leaving a Treadstone safehouse.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 31 July 2016, 21:25

After being out until 4pm (Metrocentre - saw the new Star Trek film while we were out, pretty good!), I decided that with the car having done 5k miles on the Michelin PSS, it was time to rotate the wheels to even out the wear. Looks like the tyres are holding up well, fronts were barely more worn than the rears

I gave them a damn good clean while I was at it, inside and out while they were off the car, all traces of brake dust and tar are gone, and I gave the calipers a good clean too. Didn't have time to give them a coat of C2V3, so will have to hope nothing sticks to them until I get around to doing that.

Also noticed a few weird paint chips/scrapes on the car. On the very front of the side skirt on the drivers side, towards the botton edge, there were 3 raised lacerations in the surface, about 2mm long. I pressed them back down. I will have to trim the lifted pieces of paint away and fill with many layers of touch up paint.

Same indentations/lacerations on the passenger side of the rear bumper, right at the back on the bottom inch where it flares out, but 4 this time, spaced about 5mm apart each and 2mm long. Directionality of the raised areas makes it look like it was scraped back to front. looks like a serrated edge has dug into the paint. I will be doing a fair bit with the touch up paint, p4000 paper and polish in the near future.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jimble on 01 August 2016, 01:06

Quote from: dubber36 on 31 July 2016, 19:37

Quote from: Jimble on 30 July 2016, 23:20

Traded the GTI for a Tiguan SEL, this is not a good day.... :'(

A very good day I'd say. I was really impressed with the Tig. Surely you wouldn't have done the deal if it wasn't the right thing to do?

It was the right thing to do tbh, it's a decent car but as is to be expected it's a completely different experience to drive, we didn't bother with DCC on this car as it didn't seem worth having a sport setting on a 150hp family wagon! However i do wish the suspension was a tiny bit firmer as it's a bit of a puddin!! :D  It's got more pull than the hp figure suggests and is well specced as standard plus it's got plenty of space.

(http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx265/blaarp1/D6F5944F-F35D-4B57-991A-7BA008423A54_zpsn50qcfu7.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 01 August 2016, 03:08

Quote from: Jimble on 01 August 2016, 01:06

Quote from: dubber36 on 31 July 2016, 19:37

Quote from: Jimble on 30 July 2016, 23:20

Traded the GTI for a Tiguan SEL, this is not a good day.... :'(

A very good day I'd say. I was really impressed with the Tig. Surely you wouldn't have done the deal if it wasn't the right thing to do?

It was the right thing to do tbh, it's a decent car but as is to be expected it's a completely different experience to drive, we didn't bother with DCC on this car as it didn't seem worth having a sport setting on a 150hp family wagon! However i do wish the suspension was a tiny bit firmer as it's a bit of a puddin!! :D  It's got more pull than the hp figure suggests and is well specced as standard plus it's got plenty of space.

(http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx265/blaarp1/D6F5944F-F35D-4B57-991A-7BA008423A54_zpsn50qcfu7.jpg)

Looks classy.  Good colour :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gazmondo35 on 04 August 2016, 19:45

Come home from work today to find my golf's bonnet badly scratched.checked the security camera only to find it was Amazon delivery driver sliding a heavy box of (Believe it or not) detailing stuff,not happy.
 


(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag318/Garry_Mcdonnell/820BDF0E-5EA1-4BEF-ADF2-901A8574A010_zpsnbzgvcik.jpg) (http://s1371.photobucket.com/user/Garry_Mcdonnell/media/820BDF0E-5EA1-4BEF-ADF2-901A8574A010_zpsnbzgvcik.jpg.html)


(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag318/Garry_Mcdonnell/927081F6-E534-40DB-A76D-9EA36070A1F8_zpsy8q7o5mq.jpg) (http://s1371.photobucket.com/user/Garry_Mcdonnell/media/927081F6-E534-40DB-A76D-9EA36070A1F8_zpsy8q7o5mq.jpg.html)


https://youtu.be/u0PhDd50PYY

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wesbar on 04 August 2016, 22:13

Wow. What have Amazon said? They can't deny that!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gazmondo35 on 04 August 2016, 22:43

Quote from: wesbar on 04 August 2016, 22:13

Wow. What have Amazon said? They can't deny that!

Amazon are basically washing their hands with it & have passed my complaint to the delivery firm,it will be  interesting to see how they deal with it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 04 August 2016, 22:55

Your contract is with Amazon. Who they get to deliver the goods is immaterial, Amazon are responsible until the goods are in your hands.

At least that is the way I have always seen it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 05 August 2016, 07:32

The courier company were working on Amazon's behalf - as a subcontractor, it is Amazon's issue, they need to do the legwork to get their money back after funding remedial works. You paid Amazon, your contract is with them.

If you got your bathroom done out by a building firm and their contracted tiler made a sh!tty job of the tiling, you would be chasing the building firm, not the tiler.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 05 August 2016, 08:47

Appalling but at least you've got clear evidence so hopefully you'll get it all sorted.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 05 August 2016, 23:25

Drove it into Glasgow to go to the ignition motoring festival :grin:....

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=277728.msg2545331#msg2545331 (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=277728.msg2545331#msg2545331)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 06 August 2016, 01:52

Quote from: gazmondo35 on 04 August 2016, 19:45

Come home from work today to find my golf's bonnet badly scratched.checked the security camera only to find it was Amazon delivery driver sliding a heavy box of (Believe it or not) detailing stuff,not happy.

Gutting.  :cry:

Agree it's Amazon's responsibility to deal with the issue. Hope you get a satisfactory resolution.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 06 August 2016, 12:38

Had the first service today at 10,300 miles. Got them to check my creaky door trim too. They agreed it was a warranty issue and will order a new door card and if possible just the black plastic trim which is the source of the noise. It has a bit of give just where my elbow rests causing the plastic to flex. Just got to get it booked back in. They didn't clean my car as requested so all good there too. I was pleased with the service as the customer care was good, the service advisor helpful and they completed it in under an hour while I waited. Plus, and most importantly, I didn't have to pay! One cheeky point though, they charged on the invoice for a bottle of screenwash which they didn't use as I topped it up only a few days ago. Plus, at this time of year, a bottle of screenwash can be diluted to make 5L of fluid. If I'd have been paying I'd have asked for the rest of my bottle.... :rolleyes: Still, all said very pleased unlike when my OH's Lupo went to another local dealer for a service and they said on collection it needed the aircon servicing. Well, they would've struggled with that since it doesn't have aircon!

While there I had a quick look at the shiny new motors, the new Tiguan looks smart but not my kind of car but was rather taken by the new Up Beats, good looking basic car with a very smart interior. Looking on the VW configurator it seems it'll be available with the 90PS 1.0 TSI soon for a relatively small premium over the basic 60PS model. I'd get one for my OH if she can ever be prised out of her Lupo (had it 13 years and just done 40k miles!) :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dave7268 on 06 August 2016, 17:26

Finally got around to fitting door warning leds to all four doors and even managed doing it without breaking a single panel clip. I am so proud of that  :smug:

(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp239/Davedalline/light.jpg)

Also fitted body coloured vinyl wrap to the inside of VW emblem.
Then I decided to mess around and wrapped the red grille stripe with gloss black vinyl to see what it looks like. Jury is still out on this though..... what do you guys think? Be brutally honest  :wink:

(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp239/Davedalline/frontend.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 06 August 2016, 17:34

Quote from: dave7268 on 06 August 2016, 17:26

Finally got around to fitting door warning leds to all four doors and even managed doing it without breaking a single panel clip. I am so proud of that  :smug:

Also fitted body coloured vinyl wrap to the inside of VW emblem.
Then I decided to mess around and wrapped the red grille stripe with gloss black vinyl to see what it looks like. Jury is still out on this though..... what do you guys think? Be brutally honest  :wink:

It looks OK Dave, but I think with the red stripe in the headlights, it looks better with the red grille stripe. Just my opinion though!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dave7268 on 06 August 2016, 19:05

Quote from: SRGTD on 06 August 2016, 17:34

It looks OK Dave, but I think with the red stripe in the headlights, it looks better with the red grille stripe. Just my opinion though!

This is the exact thought I am having too. I would do the stripe in the headlights too but I'm well too scared of taking the lights apart - screw that up and it will cost a small fortune to put right.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 06 August 2016, 21:02

Quote from: dave7268 on 06 August 2016, 17:26

Also fitted body coloured vinyl wrap to the inside of VW emblem.
Then I decided to mess around and wrapped the red grille stripe with gloss black vinyl to see what it looks like. Jury is still out on this though..... what do you guys think? Be brutally honest  :wink:

(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp239/Davedalline/frontend.jpg)

Sorry not a fan of the wrapped grille stripe.  Seems like it's having an identity crisis - is it a GTI, a GTD or an R, if you get my meaning, as even though it's gloss black it reflects sort of silvery (in pics anyway). Plus as said, no continuity with the headlight stripe so looks a bit disconnected and random.  But if you like it :-)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Brenbo on 07 August 2016, 10:53

It looks like the wrong grille was fitted by mistake.  Not a fan either. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 07 August 2016, 17:22

Quote from: Aidey on 31 July 2016, 16:50

If you go see the new Jason Bourne film, the bad guy chases him in a gti .. :cool:

Saw Bourne today, it was a MK6 GTI, but didn't sound like a MK6 GTI, sounded like something with 6 cylinders and a turbo - probably overlaid sound rather than genuine engine noise.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 07 August 2016, 17:44

Got all the stuff ready to give my new Karcher K2 it's maiden voyage and my first foray into snowfoam usage for the hose to pop off where it goes into the lance.

Straight back to halfrauds where I found they didn't have any more in so they've ordered me one.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 07 August 2016, 18:15

Quote from: Gnasher on 07 August 2016, 17:44

Got all the stuff ready to give my new Karcher K2 it's maiden voyage and my first foray into snowfoam usage for the hose to pop off where it goes into the lance.

Straight back to halfrauds where I found they didn't have any more in so they've ordered me one.

Very frustrating!  Pressure washer malfunctions, especially when you are in the middle of, or about to commence a wash are really annoying, but even more so on a brand new machine.  :sad:  Hope the replacement comes quickly and you can soon pop your snow foaming cherry.  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTI_Ant on 07 August 2016, 18:49

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 07 August 2016, 17:22

Quote from: Aidey on 31 July 2016, 16:50

If you go see the new Jason Bourne film, the bad guy chases him in a gti .. :cool:

Saw Bourne today, it was a MK6 GTI, but didn't sound like a MK6 GTI, sounded like something with 6 cylinders and a turbo - probably overlaid sound rather than genuine engine noise.

Importantly, does he catch him in the MK6? If not he's going to need the MK7 or maybe even an R :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: jpo on 08 August 2016, 11:56

First trip back to the dealer after 6 months due a constant rattle. Went out for a drive with the mechanic who heard it straight away. He replaced some kind of trim on the back seat which was making the noise and also gave it a health check. Waited whilst it was done. Spent the last week doing a thousand miles up to Loch Ness and really saw what the car was made of. Stunned I haven't returned to speeding tickets because the thing is a beast on the A roads round Scotland!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Raffe on 08 August 2016, 12:54

Got Cuprinol 'Willow Green' paint all over the side of the car :sick: :sick:

We were painting some garden trellis on the front lawn last weekend (not spraying) and the car was at least 10-12 feet away and it would seem the paint has blown in the wind onto the car.

You can't see any trace of it on the silver bodywork but when I cleaned the car this weekend you could see tiny green dots on the gloss black parts of the car and tinted back windows so it must be all over the bodywork too.

I have got the paint off the black bits using clay and all is well, but it does mean I now need to do the whole car really for my own piece of mind.

Albeit no real harm done it has created me a load of unnecessary work and taught me a lesson not to use exterior wood paint anywhere near vehicles however the application  :cry: :cry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Raffe on 08 August 2016, 13:24

Just cheered myself up and bought a pedal box from DTUK  :evil:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: vidman2 on 08 August 2016, 14:06

Loaded the PGPS Speed camera sites onto my MIB2 - test shows they appear where expected but not driven to test the warning sound yet - and fitted 130% Phillips bulbs into the Cornering Lights, after washing the car yesterday and coating with Topaz

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 08 August 2016, 19:11

Does the mk7 sound a warning noise for poi?
I know the mk6 didn't as this was one of its negatives.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Damion on 08 August 2016, 20:13

Quote from: Raffe on 08 August 2016, 12:54

Got Cuprinol 'Willow Green' paint all over the side of the car :sick: :sick:

We were painting some garden trellis on the front lawn last weekend (not spraying) and the car was at least 10-12 feet away and it would seem the paint has blown in the wind onto the car.

You can't see any trace of it on the silver bodywork but when I cleaned the car this weekend you could see tiny green dots on the gloss black parts of the car and tinted back windows so it must be all over the bodywork too.

I have got the paint off the black bits using clay and all is well, but it does mean I now need to do the whole car really for my own piece of mind.

Albeit no real harm done it has created me a load of unnecessary work and taught me a lesson not to use exterior wood paint anywhere near vehicles however the application  :cry: :cry:

Waterbased so will come ok, nice and easy, Masonary paints the one to avoid!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 08 August 2016, 21:56

Quote from: p3asa on 08 August 2016, 19:11

Does the mk7 sound a warning noise for poi?
I know the mk6 didn't as this was one of its negatives.

MibII units will give a bong for personal poi's, 1st generation units don't.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 09 August 2016, 11:18

Quote from: Raffe on 08 August 2016, 12:54

Got Cuprinol 'Willow Green' paint all over the side of the car :sick: :sick:

We were painting some garden trellis on the front lawn last weekend (not spraying) and the car was at least 10-12 feet away and it would seem the paint has blown in the wind onto the car.

You can't see any trace of it on the silver bodywork but when I cleaned the car this weekend you could see tiny green dots on the gloss black parts of the car and tinted back windows so it must be all over the bodywork too.

I have got the paint off the black bits using clay and all is well, but it does mean I now need to do the whole car really for my own piece of mind.

Albeit no real harm done it has created me a load of unnecessary work and taught me a lesson not to use exterior wood paint anywhere near vehicles however the application  :cry: :cry:

Oops!  :sad:

Give a good wash to start (if it's water based should shift it).  If that doesn't bring il off thé better to use tar/glue remover first as claying probably not necessary, and much less risk of marring the paint with tar remover. 

It is amazing how easily and far the wind can blow stuff. I once sprayed some tyre gel onto a foam pad standing about 20 feet away, barely any noticeable wind, and on closer inspection stuff was all over the side of the car and a bugger to get off.   Better off moving the car well away when doing anything like painting/staining.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SCOTTE on 09 August 2016, 13:38

Hi Booth, Would you not recommend Claying in General then? A lot of people say that you should Clay a brand new car before applying polish to it to remove all the deposits from it?

Will be interesting to hear your view?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dave7268 on 09 August 2016, 14:32

Quote from: Brenbo on 07 August 2016, 10:53

It looks like the wrong grille was fitted by mistake.  Not a fan either.

Jury is in and thanks for all the input peeps - it is now back to stock colour  and you all echo'd what I was really thinking. Cheers  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 09 August 2016, 14:43

Quote from: SCOTTE on 09 August 2016, 13:38

Hi Booth, Would you not recommend Claying in General then? A lot of people say that you should Clay a brand new car before applying polish to it to remove all the deposits from it?

Will be interesting to hear your view?

Hi SCOTTE, I was only saying in this instance that better for Raffe to try removing the Cuprinol by other means first which may well negate claying in his case. 

I would recommend claying a new car, but only if you are definitely going to polish (preferably with DA) it afterwards. Reason being that claying, being an abrasive action, can often leave marring (even with good technique) and polishing (light finishing polish) will easily get rid of clay marring.  Claying without polishing will leave the paintwork in an unrefined condition.

But if you are not intending to polish it, I personally would not clay it.  In either case it is best to carry out an initial decontamination of the car first with iron/fallout remover and then a glue/tar remover.  These stages are low risk decontamination stages which tend to be spray on/rinse off processs, so require minimal touching of paintwork and therefore less risk of swirls or marking the paintwork.  On a new car there's a good chance that the majority of embedded contaminants will be removed by iron and tar remover.  After doing this I would suggest the plastic sandwich bag test - pop hand into bag and run flat palm over panels.  Any roughness indicates that there are still embedded contaminants present and if so, this is when claying would be the next step.  But as said highly recommend following with a polish. 

When I first got my R I did the iron and tar stages, and there was no need to clay as the paintwork was glassy smooth afterwards. Polishing was not necessary at this stage, because it wasn't clayed and as it wasn't dealer prepped, the paintwork was in great condition.  I'll be doing a full detail, incl de-iron, de-tar, claying and DA polishing, protection this autumn, ready for the winter months.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Raffe on 09 August 2016, 15:18

Thanks for tips, sadly water alone isn't removing it so will try some tar remover before going all out with the clay :cool:

On the positive side my pedal box turned up today so looking forward to getting that fitted.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SCOTTE on 10 August 2016, 07:42

Quote from: Booth11 on 09 August 2016, 14:43

Quote from: SCOTTE on 09 August 2016, 13:38

Hi Booth, Would you not recommend Claying in General then? A lot of people say that you should Clay a brand new car before applying polish to it to remove all the deposits from it?

Will be interesting to hear your view?

Hi SCOTTE, I was only saying in this instance that better for Raffe to try removing the Cuprinol by other means first which may well negate claying in his case. 

I would recommend claying a new car, but only if you are definitely going to polish (preferably with DA) it afterwards. Reason being that claying, being an abrasive action, can often leave marring (even with good technique) and polishing (light finishing polish) will easily get rid of clay marring.  Claying without polishing will leave the paintwork in an unrefined condition.

But if you are not intending to polish it, I personally would not clay it.  In either case it is best to carry out an initial decontamination of the car first with iron/fallout remover and then a glue/tar remover.  These stages are low risk decontamination stages which tend to be spray on/rinse off processs, so require minimal touching of paintwork and therefore less risk of swirls or marking the paintwork.  On a new car there's a good chance that the majority of embedded contaminants will be removed by iron and tar remover.  After doing this I would suggest the plastic sandwich bag test - pop hand into bag and run flat palm over panels.  Any roughness indicates that there are still embedded contaminants present and if so, this is when claying would be the next step.  But as said highly recommend following with a polish. 

When I first got my R I did the iron and tar stages, and there was no need to clay as the paintwork was glassy smooth afterwards. Polishing was not necessary at this stage, because it wasn't clayed and as it wasn't dealer prepped, the paintwork was in great condition.  I'll be doing a full detail, incl de-iron, de-tar, claying and DA polishing, protection this autumn, ready for the winter months.

Thanks Booth for the information very helpful. This is what i had planned, be interest to hear your thoughts on it.  :smiley:

1. Clay car using Autoglym clay surface kit.

2. Apply two coats of Car Lack complete

3. Apply Two coats of Car Lack Longlife.

Top up with the Fast Detailer after washing.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: buddfridge on 10 August 2016, 10:02

I would agree with Booth, I prepped my car and did Ironx plus tar remover ,but I did not clay bar, the finish was top class. I have had a reason to clay my rear qtr. recently and it did leave marks that I could not polish out by hand..I ended up buying a DA polisher and that has done the job.

In hindsight I wish I had approached the rear quarter with more patients instead of thinking that clay bar was the only option, for a while the finish on the rear quarter was really poor no matter how much time I tried to hand polish it out, its about 90% as good as it was now and with more experience with the DA polisher I will try for that extra 10%.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 10 August 2016, 10:29

Booked in for 1st service at Wishaw VW (Arnold Clark) via website. Added instructions 'Please do not wash my car' and advised I want to wait whilst they are servicing it. I'll be giving it a clean the day before hopefully and taking photos before I had the keys over (fingers crossed all goes ok!)

Of course, I'll be putting my 'Please do not clean my car' wo-wo hangar in when I take it! :grin:

It will be at about 10.5K miles when it goes in. I can't believe I've done so many miles in such a short space of time - I'm normally about 1K a month but have had a few extra trips down south in the last 6 months!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 10 August 2016, 11:34

Quote from: SCOTTE on 10 August 2016, 07:42

Quote from: Booth11 on 09 August 2016, 14:43

Quote from: SCOTTE on 09 August 2016, 13:38

Hi Booth, Would you not recommend Claying in General then? A lot of people say that you should Clay a brand new car before applying polish to it to remove all the deposits from it?

Will be interesting to hear your view?

Hi SCOTTE, I was only saying in this instance that better for Raffe to try removing the Cuprinol by other means first which may well negate claying in his case. 

I would recommend claying a new car, but only if you are definitely going to polish (preferably with DA) it afterwards. Reason being that claying, being an abrasive action, can often leave marring (even with good technique) and polishing (light finishing polish) will easily get rid of clay marring.  Claying without polishing will leave the paintwork in an unrefined condition.

But if you are not intending to polish it, I personally would not clay it.  In either case it is best to carry out an initial decontamination of the car first with iron/fallout remover and then a glue/tar remover.  These stages are low risk decontamination stages which tend to be spray on/rinse off processs, so require minimal touching of paintwork and therefore less risk of swirls or marking the paintwork.  On a new car there's a good chance that the majority of embedded contaminants will be removed by iron and tar remover.  After doing this I would suggest the plastic sandwich bag test - pop hand into bag and run flat palm over panels.  Any roughness indicates that there are still embedded contaminants present and if so, this is when claying would be the next step.  But as said highly recommend following with a polish. 

When I first got my R I did the iron and tar stages, and there was no need to clay as the paintwork was glassy smooth afterwards. Polishing was not necessary at this stage, because it wasn't clayed and as it wasn't dealer prepped, the paintwork was in great condition.  I'll be doing a full detail, incl de-iron, de-tar, claying and DA polishing, protection this autumn, ready for the winter months.

Thanks Booth for the information very helpful. This is what i had planned, be interest to hear your thoughts on it.  :smiley:

1. Clay car using Autoglym clay surface kit.

2. Apply two coats of Car Lack complete

3. Apply Two coats of Car Lack Longlife.

Top up with the Fast Detailer after washing.

Purely your choice, but I would recommend trying iron remover and tar remover first for reasons in earlier post.  As you are not polishing I would avoid claying.  Rest looks good.  Carlack Complete will cleanse and seal and the Longlife sealant will give added protection, plus your maintenance refresh with QD.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 10 August 2016, 11:37

Quote from: buddfridge on 10 August 2016, 10:02

I would agree with Booth, I prepped my car and did Ironx plus tar remover ,but I did not clay bar, the finish was top class. I have had a reason to clay my rear qtr. recently and it did leave marks that I could not polish out by hand..I ended up buying a DA polisher and that has done the job.

In hindsight I wish I had approached the rear quarter with more patients instead of thinking that clay bar was the only option, for a while the finish on the rear quarter was really poor no matter how much time I tried to hand polish it out, its about 90% as good as it was now and with more experience with the DA polisher I will try for that extra 10%.

Sounds like it just needs a few passes with a finishing polish and pad for final refinement.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 10 August 2016, 11:38

On the subject of detailing, can I just remind people that we do have a dedicated detailing section for these for detailing chats and advice.  It's not always of great interest to other members in the general section :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 10 August 2016, 14:47

Quote from: Booth11 on 10 August 2016, 11:38

On the subject of detailing, can I just remind people that we do have a dedicated detailing section for these for detailing chats and advice.  It's not always of great interest to other members in the general section :smiley:

Don't worry Rebecca, I'm back fro holiday on Friday so I'll post some pics of my no doubt bird sh!t covered car in the detailing section if I can remember how.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 10 August 2016, 18:34

Quote from: kalimon on 10 August 2016, 14:47

Quote from: Booth11 on 10 August 2016, 11:38

On the subject of detailing, can I just remind people that we do have a dedicated detailing section for these for detailing chats and advice.  It's not always of great interest to other members in the general section :smiley:

Don't worry Rebecca, I'm back fro holiday on Friday so I'll post some pics of my no doubt bird sh!t covered car in the detailing section if I can remember how.

Can't wait.  :grin:  Although I only need to look out my window to see that exact thing on my driveway.  Thankfully it survived the airport car park undamaged, but is filthy and the birds had the decency to only crap on the windscreen which was a bonus.  Hope yours is in good order when you pick it up.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 11 August 2016, 10:37

Quote from: Booth11 on 07 August 2016, 18:15

Quote from: Gnasher on 07 August 2016, 17:44

Got all the stuff ready to give my new Karcher K2 it's maiden voyage and my first foray into snowfoam usage for the hose to pop off where it goes into the lance.

Straight back to halfrauds where I found they didn't have any more in so they've ordered me one.

Very frustrating!  Pressure washer malfunctions, especially when you are in the middle of, or about to commence a wash are really annoying, but even more so on a brand new machine.  :sad:  Hope the replacement comes quickly and you can soon pop your snow foaming cherry.  :laugh:

Picked up the new one and it's not stopped peeing it down since (apart from when I'm at work)!

Fingers crossed for the weekend.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dave7268 on 11 August 2016, 18:19

Quote from: Gnasher on 11 August 2016, 10:37

Picked up the new one and it's not stopped peeing it down since (apart from when I'm at work)!

Fingers crossed for the weekend.

Noooo, please don't..... we are supposed to be getting a heatwave next week and if peeps start detailing their cars then we will probably end up with snow instead!  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 12 August 2016, 11:44

This...

Latest ground breaking mod.....

Before
(https://c7.staticflickr.com/9/8836/28897828966_7121bcfb87_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/L2AVLs)

After
(https://c8.staticflickr.com/9/8684/28853437871_601dd73945_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KXFpQK)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8840/28644221840_854c0c0001_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KDc8cN)

Aluminium finish Audi 12V Power Source Dummy Cover - part no. 4H0 919 311.  £5.34 inc VAT from TPS (Trade Part Specialists).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 12 August 2016, 16:37

Arrived back in the UK at 12.30 this morning and managed to have the car cleaned reasonably well by 3.00pm.
Not Rebecca clean but it will suffice for now.
Great to get back behind the wheel of a decent car after 2 weeks in a brand new Renault Clio 1.2 POS.
It honestly couldn't pull you out of bed it was that underpowered :sad:
Anyone who knows Tenerife will testify to how mountainous it is, so I spent most of my time in second gear!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Damion on 12 August 2016, 17:06

Quote from: kalimon on 12 August 2016, 16:37

Arrived back in the UK at 12.30 this morning and managed to have the car cleaned reasonably well by 3.00pm.
Not Rebecca clean but it will suffice for now.
Great to get back behind the wheel of a decent car after 2 weeks in a brand new Renault Clio 1.2 POS.
It honestly couldn't pull you out of bed it was that underpowered :sad:
Anyone who knows Tenerife will testify to how mountainous it is, so I spent most of my time in second gear!

They are THE fastest production cars on the road.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Damion on 12 August 2016, 17:08

Hire cars in general 😀😀😀

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTI_Ant on 12 August 2016, 19:12

Just disconnected the juvenile Soundaktor.  Not difficult once I worked out which plug it is.  Wrapped the plug in tape just in case.  Wish I'd done it ages ago, motor now sounds the way nature intended. Hope it doesn't throw up any error codes at next service.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 12 August 2016, 19:28

Quote from: GTI_Ant on 12 August 2016, 19:12

Just disconnected the juvenile Soundaktor.  Not difficult once I worked out which plug it is.  Wrapped the plug in tape just in case.  Wish I'd done it ages ago, motor now sounds the way nature intended. Hope it doesn't throw up any error codes at next service.

Disconnected mine very shortly after getting the car. Incredibly annoying piece of low tech crap.
Not had mine serviced so don't know about error codes

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTI_Ant on 12 August 2016, 20:34

Quote from: kalimon on 12 August 2016, 19:28

Quote from: GTI_Ant on 12 August 2016, 19:12

Just disconnected the juvenile Soundaktor.  Not difficult once I worked out which plug it is.  Wrapped the plug in tape just in case.  Wish I'd done it ages ago, motor now sounds the way nature intended. Hope it doesn't throw up any error codes at next service.

Disconnected mine very shortly after getting the car. Incredibly annoying piece of low tech crap.
Not had mine serviced so don't know about error codes

Agreed, did they get the idea from a toy car?  Also with it disconnected you're more likely to hear unusual noises etc from the engine that would otherwise be missed.  And if you've paid extra for Dynaudio why would you want to have all that din going on in the background?  I understand on the 2016 cars you can turn it off.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTI_Ant on 12 August 2016, 20:47

Quote from: Booth11 on 12 August 2016, 11:44

This...

Latest ground breaking mod.....

Before
(https://c7.staticflickr.com/9/8836/28897828966_7121bcfb87_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/L2AVLs)

After
(https://c8.staticflickr.com/9/8684/28853437871_601dd73945_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KXFpQK)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8840/28644221840_854c0c0001_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KDc8cN)

Aluminium finish Audi 12V Power Source Dummy Cover - part no. 4H0 919 311.  £5.34 inc VAT from TPS (Trade Part Specialists).

I need this :drool: I can't find this on their website.  When I enter the part no. I get "no parts found", have you a link to it?  Otherwise I could go to the Audi dealership but it will probably be £150 in there.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 12 August 2016, 21:38

I got mine from an Audi main dealer for the price above.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 12 August 2016, 22:11

Quote from: GTI_Ant on 12 August 2016, 20:47

Quote from: Booth11 on 12 August 2016, 11:44

This...

Latest ground breaking mod.....

Before
(https://c7.staticflickr.com/9/8836/28897828966_7121bcfb87_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/L2AVLs)

After
(https://c8.staticflickr.com/9/8684/28853437871_601dd73945_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KXFpQK)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8840/28644221840_854c0c0001_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KDc8cN)

Aluminium finish Audi 12V Power Source Dummy Cover - part no. 4H0 919 311.  £5.34 inc VAT from TPS (Trade Part Specialists).

I need this :drool: I can't find this on their website.  When I enter the part no. I get "no parts found", have you a link to it?  Otherwise I could go to the Audi dealership but it will probably be £150 in there.

It doesn't come up on their website.  Just phone them up and give them the part number and if not in stock they'll get it in.  My TPS didn't have it but ordered it yesterday morning and it was ready to collect first thing this morning.  :smiley:  Or, as Watts says, get it from Audi dealer.  You can get it online here but they charge £4.19 for delivery :-(

http://www.stokeaudi-parts.co.uk/products/Audi-12V-Power-Source-Socket-Dummy-Cover-Aluminium-Finish.html

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Raffe on 14 August 2016, 08:09

Technically yesterday but Pedal box and Sparco 13F/16R hub centric spacers fitted;

(http://i1305.photobucket.com/albums/s544/Raffe74/IMG_0382_zpsfw4xqkgi.jpg)
(http://i1305.photobucket.com/albums/s544/Raffe74/IMG_0388_zpswh9j29ml.jpg)
(http://i1305.photobucket.com/albums/s544/Raffe74/IMG_0389_zpseuaqq8kh.jpg)

IMO does need there drop in suspension but not confident to fit the VWR springs after the mixed reviews on quality and ride handling, Bilstein PSS10 kit will have to wait.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Cossieian on 14 August 2016, 08:23

Quote from: Raffe on 14 August 2016, 08:09

Technically yesterday but Pedal box and Sparco 13F/16R hub centric spacers fitted;

(http://i1305.photobucket.com/albums/s544/Raffe74/IMG_0382_zpsfw4xqkgi.jpg)
(http://i1305.photobucket.com/albums/s544/Raffe74/IMG_0388_zpswh9j29ml.jpg)
(http://i1305.photobucket.com/albums/s544/Raffe74/IMG_0389_zpseuaqq8kh.jpg)

IMO does need there drop in suspension but not confident to fit the VWR springs after the mixed reviews on quality and ride handling, Bilstein PSS10 kit will have to wait.

Looks great mate :smiley:
Where did you get the blue R badges? I like them :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Raffe on 14 August 2016, 08:55

Thanks, will keep me happy until I can get some 19's and a suspension drop  :smiley: :smiley:

They are vinyl overlays bought from here - http://www.badgeskins.com

I also bought them for the front wing badges, after fitting the blue R and flash I removed the flash and just left the blue R as it looked a bit much.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Cossieian on 14 August 2016, 10:22

Quote from: Raffe on 14 August 2016, 08:55

Thanks, will keep me happy until I can get some 19's and a suspension drop  :smiley: :smiley:

They are vinyl overlays bought from here - http://www.badgeskins.com

I also bought them for the front wing badges, after fitting the blue R and flash I removed the flash and just left the blue R as it looked a bit much.

Cheers dude, just ordered a set in Blue, should look good on the grey :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Raffe on 14 August 2016, 10:32

They sure will  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 14 August 2016, 13:24

Looking really good Phil  :cool:
The spacers really do make a big difference to how the wheels fill the arches.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 14 August 2016, 14:00

Looking stunning Raffe.  :cool: :cool: :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 14 August 2016, 14:00

Cleaned it.

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=274783.new#new

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 16 August 2016, 13:27

Got someone else to clean Pootle for Mrs W

(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/wigit71/RUR/IMG_2581_zpszwgb8oia.jpg)

(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/wigit71/RUR/IMG_2582_zpsvaziknls.jpg)

Have to admit I was blown away with the results

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 16 August 2016, 15:03

Cleaned mine and turned down the tuning box to 3+1 as I've noticed a bit of judder creeping in of late. Hopefully that'll keep it in check.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 16 August 2016, 17:00

Quote from: wigit on 16 August 2016, 13:27

Got someone else to clean Pootle for Mrs W

(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/wigit71/RUR/IMG_2581_zpszwgb8oia.jpg)

(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/wigit71/RUR/IMG_2582_zpsvaziknls.jpg)

Have to admit I was blown away with the results

Pootle looking v pretty.  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 16 August 2016, 17:12

Quote from: wigit on 16 August 2016, 13:27

Got someone else to clean Pootle for Mrs W

(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/wigit71/RUR/IMG_2581_zpszwgb8oia.jpg)

Have to admit I was blown away with the results

Looks great. 18" Rotarys look really good  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dave7268 on 16 August 2016, 18:38

Treated myself to some accessories....

Now I can drink faster and the baseball cap will surely add me another 10 whp (walking human power!)

(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp239/Davedalline/cup.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Raffe on 16 August 2016, 18:59

Quote from: wigit on 16 August 2016, 13:27

Got someone else to clean Pootle for Mrs W

(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/wigit71/RUR/IMG_2581_zpszwgb8oia.jpg)

(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/wigit71/RUR/IMG_2582_zpsvaziknls.jpg)

Have to admit I was blown away with the results

That looks great, really like the wheels too :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 17 August 2016, 14:22

Good clean this morning inside and out!

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20160817_140844_zpsjvrn6lil.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20160817_140844_zpsjvrn6lil.jpg.html)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20160817_140917_zpsiiikq8zl.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20160817_140917_zpsiiikq8zl.jpg.html)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20160817_140817_zpshn1sv0ok.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20160817_140817_zpshn1sv0ok.jpg.html)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20160817_140947_zpszpznui8n.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20160817_140947_zpszpznui8n.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 17 August 2016, 21:18

Mrs suggested going to a safari park when we go on holiday in September... not a chance I'm taking the golf around one of those!

It was bad enough when we went to the highland wildlife park last year in the fiesta and got chased by a byson!  :shocked: ... that's put me off for life I think, plus the golf is more than twice as expensive as the fiesta!  :laugh:

Was hoping I could say it's not covered on insurance, but from a quick look I can't see any mention of it not being covered.

She's not going to be happy with me!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: AndyG on 17 August 2016, 21:32

We went to Knowsley Safari park last year.Didnt go in the R though but the mk6 bog standard golf.One of my better choices,all ok till the monkey enclosure.They are laughing at you whilst pissing and sh!tting all over your car whilst pulling off wiper blades and the rear wiper arm got completely snapped off.Looking at the bits of trim littered we got off lightly.
Stay away from any enclosure anything to do with primates and you should be ok.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 17 August 2016, 22:15

Quote from: davewilliams000 on 17 August 2016, 21:18

Mrs suggested going to a safari park when we go on holiday in September... not a chance I'm taking the golf around one of those!

It was bad enough when we went to the highland wildlife park last year in the fiesta and got chased by a byson!  :shocked: ... that's put me off for life I think, plus the golf is more than twice as expensive as the fiesta!  :laugh:

Was hoping I could say it's not covered on insurance, but from a quick look I can't see any mention of it not being covered.

She's not going to be happy with me!

Under no circumstances take your Golf.

I used to live near Longleat, and every car I've ever gone through the monkey enclosure in has been damaged.  My mk5 GTI had its rear wiper snapped off by a monkey.  One time the car in front of us stopped and about 8 monkeys descended on it and stripped it of virtually every window seal and then pulled out the windscreen washer tubes.  Idiot driver was too panicked to drive on.   If you value your car, leave it at home.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 17 August 2016, 22:23

Quote from: Booth11 on 17 August 2016, 22:15

Quote from: davewilliams000 on 17 August 2016, 21:18

Mrs suggested going to a safari park when we go on holiday in September... not a chance I'm taking the golf around one of those!

It was bad enough when we went to the highland wildlife park last year in the fiesta and got chased by a byson!  :shocked: ... that's put me off for life I think, plus the golf is more than twice as expensive as the fiesta!  :laugh:

Was hoping I could say it's not covered on insurance, but from a quick look I can't see any mention of it not being covered.

She's not going to be happy with me!

Under no circumstances take your Golf.

I used to live near Longleat, and every car I've ever gone through the monkey enclosure in has been damaged.  My mk5 GTI had its rear wiper snapped off by a monkey.  One time the car in front of us stopped and about 8 monkeys descended on it and stripped it of virtually every window seal and then pulled out the windscreen washer tubes.  Idiot driver was too panicked to drive on.   If you value your car, leave it at home.

Exactly. Stick to zoos where the cars stay away from the animals! :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Talk-torque on 17 August 2016, 23:09

It's a great spectater sport, though, Monkey vs Car. We went round on the safari bus and had a very amusing time watching the distruction. Don't these people know?  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTD1414 on 18 August 2016, 10:47

I've seen a few strange Golfs over the last few week on my travels.

16 plate mk6 cab - how are they still making these?? Just looked and you can still configure one!  :grin:

GTD estate with the red GTI striped front grille.

Golf S (16" wheels very basic model) with the GTD front grille (silver strip) but GTI badge!  :shocked:

GTD with halogen front lights/halogen DRL.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 18 August 2016, 11:11

Quote from: GTD1414 on 18 August 2016, 10:47

I've seen a few strange Golfs over the last few week on my travels.

16 plate mk6 cab - how are they still making these?? Just looked and you can still configure one!  :grin:

GTD estate with the red GTI striped front grille.

Golf S (16" wheels very basic model) with the GTD front grille (silver strip) but GTI badge!  :shocked:

GTD with halogen front lights/halogen DRL.

Yes, the current Golf cabriolet is a mk6. I'd be surprised if VW sell many new ones, unless they are massively discounted. Even then, numbers will be small.

The GTI / GTD grilles fitted to non-GTI / GTD models; these will have been bought aftermarket and fitted by the owners, unless VW mistakenly fitted the wrong grille when the car was built!

The GTD with halogens will be a non-UK spec model; one of the car supermarkets were selling these a while back. I believe that the earlier mk7 GTI came with halogens in Ireland too.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 18 August 2016, 11:51

Quote from: Booth11 on 17 August 2016, 22:15

Quote from: davewilliams000 on 17 August 2016, 21:18

Mrs suggested going to a safari park when we go on holiday in September... not a chance I'm taking the golf around one of those!

It was bad enough when we went to the highland wildlife park last year in the fiesta and got chased by a byson!  :shocked: ... that's put me off for life I think, plus the golf is more than twice as expensive as the fiesta!  :laugh:

Was hoping I could say it's not covered on insurance, but from a quick look I can't see any mention of it not being covered.

She's not going to be happy with me!

Under no circumstances take your Golf.

I used to live near Longleat, and every car I've ever gone through the monkey enclosure in has been damaged.  My mk5 GTI had its rear wiper snapped off by a monkey.  One time the car in front of us stopped and about 8 monkeys descended on it and stripped it of virtually every window seal and then pulled out the windscreen washer tubes.  Idiot driver was too panicked to drive on.   If you value your car, leave it at home.

You can still go through the Safari at Longleat and bypass the monkey enclosure

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 18 August 2016, 12:07

Quote from: CraigW on 18 August 2016, 11:51

Quote from: Booth11 on 17 August 2016, 22:15

Quote from: davewilliams000 on 17 August 2016, 21:18

Mrs suggested going to a safari park when we go on holiday in September... not a chance I'm taking the golf around one of those!

It was bad enough when we went to the highland wildlife park last year in the fiesta and got chased by a byson!  :shocked: ... that's put me off for life I think, plus the golf is more than twice as expensive as the fiesta!  :laugh:

Was hoping I could say it's not covered on insurance, but from a quick look I can't see any mention of it not being covered.

She's not going to be happy with me!

Under no circumstances take your Golf.

I used to live near Longleat, and every car I've ever gone through the monkey enclosure in has been damaged.  My mk5 GTI had its rear wiper snapped off by a monkey.  One time the car in front of us stopped and about 8 monkeys descended on it and stripped it of virtually every window seal and then pulled out the windscreen washer tubes.  Idiot driver was too panicked to drive on.   If you value your car, leave it at home.

You can still go through the Safari at Longleat and bypass the monkey enclosure

Too late!   Plus facing the wrath of small child missing out on seeing the monkeys close up is worse than losing a rear wiper. Anything for a quiet life.  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Misterp on 19 August 2016, 08:26

Anyone's wiper blade snapped off. Rains for the first time in weeks today and it just snapped need to replace it. Are Bosch still the go to brand?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 19 August 2016, 08:55

Quote from: Misterp on 19 August 2016, 08:26

Anyone's wiper blade snapped off. Rains for the first time in weeks today and it just snapped need to replace it. Are Bosch still the go to brand?

Definitely

Rear one you need is Bosch Aerotwin A282H.  Fronts are A864S (26"/18").  Good price on anazon atm.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bosch-A282H-Wiper-Blade/dp/B0042ETBEQ

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00W1KKYUI/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1471595363&sr=8-2&pi=SX200_QL40&keywords=a864s+bosch&dpPl=1&dpID=41wkaKMd-%2BL&ref=plSrch

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Talk-torque on 19 August 2016, 09:05

Quote from: Misterp on 19 August 2016, 08:26

Anyone's wiper blade snapped off. Rains for the first time in weeks today and it just snapped need to replace it. Are Bosch still the go to brand?

Monkeys involved?  :shocked:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Misterp on 19 August 2016, 09:25

Quote from: Talk-torque on 19 August 2016, 09:05

Quote from: Misterp on 19 August 2016, 08:26

Anyone's wiper blade snapped off. Rains for the first time in weeks today and it just snapped need to replace it. Are Bosch still the go to brand?

Monkeys involved?  :shocked:

That would make it easier. Just snapped right off. Need to buy a set for a car that is going back end of next month. O well.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ffrank on 19 August 2016, 10:12

Quote from: Misterp on 19 August 2016, 09:25

Quote from: Talk-torque on 19 August 2016, 09:05

Quote from: Misterp on 19 August 2016, 08:26

Anyone's wiper blade snapped off. Rains for the first time in weeks today and it just snapped need to replace it. Are Bosch still the go to brand?

Monkeys involved?  :shocked:

That would make it easier. Just snapped right off. Need to buy a set for a car that is going back end of next month. O well.

I think the Bosch Aerotwin's are still the best. You could put something cheaper on if just for a month though I'm sure, would still be better for the next owner than OEM!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 19 August 2016, 16:40

Flicked a duster around the inside and tried out the ironically worded WoWo hanger.  :laugh:

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=274783.msg2545988#msg2545988

(https://c4.staticflickr.com/9/8373/28466660803_eedba40104_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Knv5uB)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Cossieian on 20 August 2016, 19:58

Fitted a splash of colour to an otherwise very grey car.
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj186/mccanno1/Golf%20R/0104CC2A-B81C-4B13-9322-82175FCC6BE7.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/mccanno1/media/Golf%20R/0104CC2A-B81C-4B13-9322-82175FCC6BE7.jpg.html)
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj186/mccanno1/Golf%20R/C98CDDE8-4A5B-4902-987A-A5012829DCCA.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/mccanno1/media/Golf%20R/C98CDDE8-4A5B-4902-987A-A5012829DCCA.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 20 August 2016, 21:06

^^ Grey is good!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 20 August 2016, 23:56

The blue looks good against the LSG Ian.
My nephew arrived in his recently acquired LSG TDI company car on Saturday to drop off my son's birthday card. The colour has grown on me massively since 2013 when I lamented the passing of Steel/United Grey.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Raffe on 21 August 2016, 07:10

Badge skins look great, they turned up quick!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Cossieian on 21 August 2016, 08:43

Quote from: Exonian on 20 August 2016, 23:56

The blue looks good against the LSG Ian.
My nephew arrived in his recently acquired LSG TDI company car on Saturday to drop off my son's birthday card. The colour has grown on me massively since 2013 when I lamented the passing of Steel/United Grey.
Cheers dude, yea I just seem to like the colour more every week, it weird as it gets more compliments than the Red one ever did :undecided: gutted I missed out on the Prets but hey I don't really need them :wink:

Quote from: Raffe on 21 August 2016, 07:10

Badge skins look great, they turned up quick!!

Yea not too bad, 5 days I think :grin:
Looking forward to getting the side ones fitted :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Raffe on 21 August 2016, 09:48

I only added the little R's to the sides as I wasn't keen on the blade 'swooshes' once they were on, but each to their own I know :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 21 August 2016, 15:46

Gave the exterior a quick wash.  Only washed a week ago but covered in sand from last week's rain.  And as the inside was all cleaned a couple days ago, couldn't neglect the outside.

Before…
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After…
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Bit of water beading during the rinse phase…
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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 21 August 2016, 23:40

Wow, as usual Mademoiselle B  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 22 August 2016, 09:13

Superb as always Rebecca  :cool:

Not much exciting happened to mine...

Went over 10K miles on Thursday last week (service booked for 1st sept). Ordered some new wiper blades this morning due to being a bit too worn now - they've probably needed changing for about a month really. Went with the Bosch AeroTwin A864S for the front, and the rear one doesn't need changing. Grabbed a bargain on eBay (will click and collect @ argos) - £18.89 + I used £12.50 of nectar points so only cost me 6 quid  :smug:  (they were £30 + postage on wiperblades.co.uk who I've used before and £36.99 on euro car parts!!)  :laugh:

Have been looking at DA's for the upcoming winter prep, but that's more of a conversation for the detailing section.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: golfhappy on 23 August 2016, 18:48

Noticed mid week drivers door had a ding, worked out someone had open their door on mine. Went out this morning and noticed a large scratch on the top of the rear bumper. Later in the afternoon scrapped the drivers alloy on the kerb! I'm now in the market for large quantities of bubble wrap.
Phoned the wheel specialist in Edinburgh and they'll repair it for £150  :cry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 23 August 2016, 20:42

Quote from: golfhappy on 23 August 2016, 18:48

Noticed mid week drivers door had a ding, worked out someone had open their door on mine. Went out this morning and noticed a large scratch on the top of the rear bumper. Later in the afternoon scrapped the drivers alloy on the kerb! I'm now in the market for large quantities of bubble wrap.
Phoned the wheel specialist in Edinburgh and they'll repair it for £150  :cry:

That's crap for you golfhappy. :cry: But hopefully you've had your 3 strikes and better times on the way.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 23 August 2016, 20:48

Ordered two new rear light clusters for the passenger read for the estate, thank god they are not LED and I get a parts discount  :cry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 23 August 2016, 21:28

Quote from: golfhappy on 23 August 2016, 18:48

Noticed mid week drivers door had a ding, worked out someone had open their door on mine. Went out this morning and noticed a large scratch on the top of the rear bumper. Later in the afternoon scrapped the drivers alloy on the kerb! I'm now in the market for large quantities of bubble wrap.
Phoned the wheel specialist in Edinburgh and they'll repair it for £150  :cry:

Oops! Not good

Quote from: wigit on 23 August 2016, 20:48

Ordered two new rear light clusters for the passenger read for the estate, thank god they are not LED and I get a parts discount  :cry:

Also oops! Not good

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 23 August 2016, 21:31

Quote from: wigit on 23 August 2016, 20:48

Ordered two new rear light clusters for the passenger read for the estate, thank god they are not LED and I get a parts discount  :cry:

 :sad:  What happened?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 23 August 2016, 21:45

Quote from: Booth11 on 23 August 2016, 21:31

Quote from: wigit on 23 August 2016, 20:48

Ordered two new rear light clusters for the passenger read for the estate, thank god they are not LED and I get a parts discount  :cry:

 :sad:  What happened?

Slight altercation on site at 5:45am on a site on Sunday morning with an object that would not move, I mover it as my company will pick this up and the 15 hours of time charge that day more than made up for it

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 23 August 2016, 22:07

Quote from: wigit on 23 August 2016, 21:45

Quote from: Booth11 on 23 August 2016, 21:31

Quote from: wigit on 23 August 2016, 20:48

Ordered two new rear light clusters for the passenger read for the estate, thank god they are not LED and I get a parts discount  :cry:

 :sad:  What happened?

Slight altercation on site at 5:45am on a site on Sunday morning with an object that would not move, I mover it as my company will pick this up and the 15 hours of time charge that day more than made up for it

Unstoppable force (R) meeting immovable object never a good outcome!  At least you won't be out of pocket. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: evo GT on 25 August 2016, 19:26

Re-coded my rear lights using OBDEleven Pro.  Changed to Scandanavian DRL's and rear indicators to pace car style (although you don't quite get the Audi style)

https://youtu.be/DrHkjYqWF_c

Really impressed with OBDEleven and its app.  Easy to use the ready programmed coding or you can do it yourself similar to VAGCOM.  OBDEleven Pro is about £45 direct or via their eBay site, the app is free but only works on Android devices.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SCOTTE on 25 August 2016, 20:17

Have you got any pictures please of the changes? :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: evo GT on 25 August 2016, 20:32

There's a video of the changes in the original post.....I suppose you could click pause to get a picture  :drool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 27 August 2016, 20:49

Washed today ready for it's 1st service on Thursday :nerd: :smiley:

Only took the after pics today...

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(https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8460/28648869204_13232d4f71_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KDAWGL)

Hopefully will get chance to clean, or at least vacuum the inside tomorrow depending on SWMBO's plans (and of course the F1 is on as well) :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 27 August 2016, 23:01

Quote from: davewilliams000 on 27 August 2016, 20:49

(https://c8.staticflickr.com/9/8533/28650899943_2742a36aa7_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KDMmnv)

(https://c7.staticflickr.com/8/7732/28648870094_45ba9a75aa_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KDAWY7)

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Fabulous!!!  :cool: :cool: :cool:

Hope it survives 1st service unscathed.

Got my service message up yesterday.  Due in a month. Will delay my full detail till after that just in case anything untoward happens to it. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: vidman2 on 29 August 2016, 11:08

My first VCDS mods, Silence the Soundaktor, 5 indicator flashes instead of 3 and switch off Stop/Start.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Diehammer on 29 August 2016, 11:40

Check coolant level warning light came on Saturday morning. Went straight to the dealers who topped it up as it was well below minimum. Also did a pressure test, hoovered and washed it.

Didn't want it washed and never bothered to mention it too them as i thought they were just going to top up the coolant but thankfully the paintwork looks ok.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Raffe on 29 August 2016, 16:50

Taken it out for a Bank Holiday drive, most enjoyable with the sun shining  :cool: :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 30 August 2016, 10:18

Had an email from Arnold Clark VW Wishaw regarding my upcoming service on Thursday. Says the following:

•   Vehicle: Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI GTD 5Dr
•   Work to be undertaken:
o   Carry out warranty recall as per campaign
o   24cp software up-date
o   9101 software up-date

Not sure about the warranty recall - does this mean dieselgate? and if so I didn't think the GTD engine was affected. Maybe they just put it on the list as standard. Can't check the VW recalls on the website at the moment as the recall section of the site is not working.
Not sure what the software updates are either but hopefully will fix the head unit freezing every so often.

I guess I'll find out when I get there on Thursday!  :huh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 30 August 2016, 14:37

One of them is definitely for the radio. Fixes numerous bugs including the "blank screen" on startup.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 30 August 2016, 14:53

Quote from: JoeGTI on 30 August 2016, 14:37

One of them is definitely for the radio. Fixes numerous bugs including the "blank screen" on startup.

Good to know. Looking forward to having that one fixed. Hopefully fix the one where it plays music from the SD card but no sound comes out as I had that one yesterday :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jackie Treehorn on 30 August 2016, 15:04

Quote from: davewilliams000 on 30 August 2016, 10:18

Had an email from Arnold Clark VW Wishaw regarding my upcoming service on Thursday. Says the following:

•   Vehicle: Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI GTD 5Dr
•   Work to be undertaken:
o   Carry out warranty recall as per campaign
o   24cp software up-date
o   9101 software up-date

Not sure about the warranty recall - does this mean dieselgate? and if so I didn't think the GTD engine was affected. Maybe they just put it on the list as standard. Can't check the VW recalls on the website at the moment as the recall section of the site is not working.
Not sure what the software updates are either but hopefully will fix the head unit freezing every so often.

I guess I'll find out when I get there on Thursday!  :huh:

Keep us posted on the warranty and software updates, our car (GTI) was in last week for an inspection service and i wasn't made aware of anything other than an oil change and cabin filter.  Although most of these updates are likely to happen without much fuss would be good to know either way.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 30 August 2016, 17:26

Quote from: evo GT on 25 August 2016, 19:26

Re-coded my rear lights using OBDEleven Pro.  Changed to Scandanavian DRL's and rear indicators to pace car style (although you don't quite get the Audi style)

https://youtu.be/DrHkjYqWF_c

Really impressed with OBDEleven and its app.  Easy to use the ready programmed coding or you can do it yourself similar to VAGCOM.  OBDEleven Pro is about £45 direct or via their eBay site, the app is free but only works on Android devices.

Isn't that the one that you buy the dongle, get the free phone app but each "mod" is a purchase with a separate price?

You can't just fiddle around, its pre-packaged items at $$$ each?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 30 August 2016, 19:16

There is a dieselgate update for GTDs - my Dad has been requested to come in for his, but a colleague at work has seen his car 5% thirstier and running 4C cooler than before he had it in. Now my Dad's car is out of warranty, he's not sure whether to get it done or not.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: evo GT on 30 August 2016, 19:26

Quote from: fredgroves on 30 August 2016, 17:26

Quote from: evo GT on 25 August 2016, 19:26

Re-coded my rear lights using OBDEleven Pro.  Changed to Scandanavian DRL's and rear indicators to pace car style (although you don't quite get the Audi style)

https://youtu.be/DrHkjYqWF_c

Really impressed with OBDEleven and its app.  Easy to use the ready programmed coding or you can do it yourself similar to VAGCOM.  OBDEleven Pro is about £45 direct or via their eBay site, the app is free but only works on Android devices.

Isn't that the one that you buy the dongle, get the free phone app but each "mod" is a purchase with a separate price?

You can't just fiddle around, its pre-packaged items at $$$ each?

Not quite.  The pre-packaged apps use 10 credits, of which you get 50 free credits with the app, and can have 7 free credits per day.  You can purchase packs of credits if you want. But you still have the ability to programme changes yourself (for free, no credits) like you do on VAGCOM.  There's plenty of forum sites to give you these "self programmed" easy to follow guidance, so no need to spend any more money on credits for the app.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 30 August 2016, 20:24

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 30 August 2016, 19:16

There is a dieselgate update for GTDs - my Dad has been requested to come in for his, but a colleague at work has seen his car 5% thirstier and running 4C cooler than before he had it in. Now my Dad's car is out of warranty, he's not sure whether to get it done or not.

Won't you get it regardless if the main dealer service it?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 30 August 2016, 21:22

One update is for engine fueling and the other is for central control unit whatever that is. Got my Tiguan in for its first service in a few weeks and got told about update. I specifically asked if any of the updates were emission/dieselgate related and got told no as my engine wasnt included (184ps Tiguan).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 30 August 2016, 21:34

Quote from: mcmaddy on 30 August 2016, 21:22

One update is for engine fueling and the other is for central control unit whatever that is. Got my Tiguan in for its first service in a few weeks and got told about update. I specifically asked if any of the updates were emission/dieselgate related and got told no as my engine wasnt included (184ps Tiguan).

Sounds good. Thanks. :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 30 August 2016, 22:08

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 30 August 2016, 19:16

There is a dieselgate update for GTDs - my Dad has been requested to come in for his, but a colleague at work has seen his car 5% thirstier and running 4C cooler than before he had it in. Now my Dad's car is out of warranty, he's not sure whether to get it done or not.

I thought the Mk7 was a Euro 6 engine and hence not affected?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 30 August 2016, 22:12

Quote from: davewilliams000 on 30 August 2016, 10:18

Had an email from Arnold Clark VW Wishaw regarding my upcoming service on Thursday. Says the following:

•   Vehicle: Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI GTD 5Dr
•   Work to be undertaken:
o   Carry out warranty recall as per campaign
o   24cp software up-date
o   9101 software up-date

Warranty recall will be the fins on the side of the rear screen if they haven't already been changed.
One of the software updates will be to update the media unit.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 August 2016, 23:35

Someone else did this to it.... :cry:

Out and about in the car on work business this afternoon and hit in the rear coming off a roundabout by a transit type van.  Hit my passenger side rear wing and bumper.  Fair bit of damage to rear off side wing, bumper, rear light and the wheel and damage under wheel arch.   F**king hell!
 
I was indicating left and had all but exited the roundabout onto the dual carriageway when heard and felt a bang which rocked the back of the car.  I immediately pulled off the dual carriageway into a nearby side road and parked up. I didn't see the vehicle that hit me, but a few moments later a blue Peugeot pulled up into the side road and came alongside me and wound down his window.  Assumed he must be the driver that hit me but it was someone who witnessed the incident. Incredibly, I knew the witness guy (someone used to work with) - he said a transit type van had hit me in the rear.  He was travelling behind the van and he’d seen what happened and transit driver was at fault. 
 
The transit was indicating right, to go right round the roundabout but was driving in the left hand lane and hit the back of me, just as I was leaving the roundabout and still clearly indicating left.  He said the transit had then pulled off into a different side road but by the time I got back in the car and round the one way system to that location it was gone.  I phoned him later to get a description of the van, he unfortunately hadn't been able to get the reg number but said it was very distinctive large brown transit of some sort, with a hotchpotch of panels painted different colours.  I suddenly realised that I had seen it on my way back round the roundabout on way to police station but didn't know it was the offending van at the time!!!  I have reported it to the police and will be checking to see if there’s any cctv covering the roundabout and adjacent area that may have captured the incident and hopefully identify the van. Also reported to my insurer and I' arranging to get the car assessed and a quote from my preferred repairer later this week.
   
P!ssed off doesn't even begin to describe it.
 
The damage
 
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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 31 August 2016, 03:35

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 August 2016, 23:35

Someone else did this to it.... :cry:

Out and about in the car on work business this afternoon and hit in the rear coming off a roundabout by a transit type van.  Hit my passenger side rear wing and bumper.  Fair bit of damage to rear off side wing, bumper, rear light and the wheel and damage under wheel arch.   F**king hell!
 

Really gutted for you Rebecca, :angry: and the offending driver not even having the decency to stop makes my blood boil! Hope they can be traced and they get their come-uppance.

Hope you get it sorted quickly - judging by the work the body shop did on your previous minor damage, they'll do a fantastic job with the repairs.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 31 August 2016, 07:37

Looks almost identical damage pattern to when my 2 week old mk5 Golf got clipped by a bus (apart from the additional damage caused by pushing my car into the car in front). New rear quarter panel, new wheel, new rear bumper, new rear axle (the wheel is facing slightly away from straight isn't it? Or is it the stoved in bumper making it not look straight?), maybe some new componnents attached to said axle - about £8k damage. Make sure you check the colour match in all lights - pearl black can be a bugger to match, more noticeable in overcast conditions.

After seeing the perpetrator on the way to the police station, do you yhink they'd stopped to wait and see if you'd come back (as you'd left the roundabout one way and they another) or was it a genuine hit and run?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 31 August 2016, 07:56

Quote from: p3asa on 30 August 2016, 22:08

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 30 August 2016, 19:16

There is a dieselgate update for GTDs - my Dad has been requested to come in for his, but a colleague at work has seen his car 5% thirstier and running 4C cooler than before he had it in. Now my Dad's car is out of warranty, he's not sure whether to get it done or not.

I thought the Mk7 was a Euro 6 engine and hence not affected?

I thought the same but apparently not. Perhaps the age of my Dads car is why? It was the first UK GTD seen on this website (registered 1st July 2013) - perhaps the earlier ones were set up a little differently? Maybe it is a DSG variant thing? My colleague has a DSG GTD and his was also an early one (Aug 13) - the oiltemp never goes above 96C now, it was always up to 102C on a good run or 106C when hammering it. His regens are a little more frequent too. Lower operating temp is going to produce more soot and less NOx.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 31 August 2016, 07:57

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 31 August 2016, 07:37

Looks almost identical damage pattern to when my 2 week old mk5 Golf got clipped by a bus (apart from the additional damage caused by pushing my car into the car in front). New rear quarter panel, new wheel, new rear bumper, new rear axle, maybe some new componnents attached to said axle - about £8k damage. Make sure you check the colour match in all lights - pearl black can be a bugger to match, more noticeable in overcast conditions.

After seeing the perpetrator on the way to the police station, do you yhink they'd stopped to wait and see if you'd come back (as you'd left the roundabout one way and they another) or was it a genuine hit and run?

Yeah a fair bit of damage I suspect.  When you look under the wheel arch, it looks like there's some kind of damage but not sure exactly what, can see a stray piece of panel detached.  Plus it rattles over every uneven road surface but that might be the panels pushed out of alignment.

I really don't know if it was hit and run or what their van driver's intentions were when they pulled off the roundabout into a side road.  It happened on the city's busiest roundabout at a busy time and I pulled the car just off the dual carriageway into a side access about 10mtr (but visible from) from the accident point.  Then the witness pulled in so I needed to get their details.  Due to the one way system and traffic it was about 12-15 mins by the time I got to round to the road they had disappeared into.  It was when I left that road and got back onto the DC (one way) to drive back up to the roundabout and round, that the multicoloured van caught my eye about 30 meters ahead.  At that time I hadn't had the detailed description of the van from the witness so didn't realise that was the likely offending vehicle.  I was scanning for any kind of big van, of which there were many. 

Tbh, and I don't like to make generalisations, but once I knew that was the van (or most likely) my immediate thoughts were - possibly no insurance, dodgy!    I've got to go back to police today to give them details of the van and then I'll be going to see CCTV Central Control at the council.  Got an OK nights sleep but still gutted!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 31 August 2016, 08:00

Quote from: fredgroves on 30 August 2016, 20:24

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 30 August 2016, 19:16

There is a dieselgate update for GTDs - my Dad has been requested to come in for his, but a colleague at work has seen his car 5% thirstier and running 4C cooler than before he had it in. Now my Dad's car is out of warranty, he's not sure whether to get it done or not.

Won't you get it regardless if the main dealer service it?

The main dealer probably won't see it again, there's a good vw specialst independent my dad uses once the warranty is up and the service pack is spent.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 31 August 2016, 09:49

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 August 2016, 23:35

Someone else did this to it.... :cry:

Out and about in the car on work business this afternoon and hit in the rear coming off a roundabout by a transit type van.  Hit my passenger side rear wing and bumper.  Fair bit of damage to rear off side wing, bumper, rear light and the wheel and damage under wheel arch.   F**king hell!

Absolutely gutted for you Bec :angry:. It's bad enough that these things happen to anybody, but when you put as much time and effort into keeping a car as immaculate as you do then it makes it even more upsetting.

Hope they find the idiot who did it and it gets sorted soon! I try not to make generalisations either, but when you see a van like that with panels painted different colours I immediately think it's dodgy too.

Thankfully at least there are some decent people around as the witness stopped to give you some details  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: jv on 31 August 2016, 09:57

Damn  :cry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 31 August 2016, 10:06

Filled up just before home yesterday. New distance and economy record for a single tank  :grin:. It took 48.59 litres to fill to the first click (as I always do). I feel like the car is getting better and better economy as it puts more miles on the clock and it's now just over 10K. I can regularly get into the high 50s and sometimes just over 60 on the way to and from work (unless its doing a DPF re-gen) this last month. Maybe I'm using my right foot a bit less, but I don't really think that much less. :laugh:

(https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8673/28733482204_fc166393f0_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KM5BcA)

Got home and finished off cleaning the interior - dashboard and all interior plastics/glass in the front, so now it's all spotless ready for service tomorrow.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 31 August 2016, 10:34

OMFG Rebecca, that's terrible  :sick: :sick: :sick:

Hope you're ok - and you don't want to hear this now, but at least no one was hurt...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 31 August 2016, 11:19

Terrible news Booth, so sorry for you. Hope it all gets sorted to your satisfaction and quickly.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 31 August 2016, 11:26

Dropped mine off at the dealer to get my creaking and rattling door sorted. Not quite the Lamborghini I was expecting as a loan car:

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Drives okay, bit plasticky inside but it is rattle free. The worst thing about it though is it's auto gearbox, I've never driven an auto this bad it's awful. It takes ages to change and if you have your foot down (and you need to to keep up with everyone else) it lurches which gets pretty annoying and would likely make your passengers feel :sick:. My 1978 Capri had a better gearbox than this!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: AndyG on 31 August 2016, 11:50

Very sorry Rebecca to read of your accident.I wouldn't mind betting he was on his phone,the utter pillac.
We must consider rear dash cams I think.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 31 August 2016, 12:09

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 August 2016, 23:35

Someone else did this to it.... :cry:

Out and about in the car on work business this afternoon and hit in the rear coming off a roundabout by a transit type van.  Hit my passenger side rear wing and bumper.  Fair bit of damage to rear off side wing, bumper, rear light and the wheel and damage under wheel arch.   F**king hell!
 
I was indicating left and had all but exited the roundabout onto the dual carriageway when heard and felt a bang which rocked the back of the car.  I immediately pulled off the dual carriageway into a nearby side road and parked up. I didn't see the vehicle that hit me, but a few moments later a blue Peugeot pulled up into the side road and came alongside me and wound down his window.  Assumed he must be the driver that hit me but it was someone who witnessed the incident. Incredibly, I knew the witness guy (someone used to work with) - he said a transit type van had hit me in the rear.  He was travelling behind the van and he’d seen what happened and transit driver was at fault. 
 
The transit was indicating right, to go right round the roundabout but was driving in the left hand lane and hit the back of me, just as I was leaving the roundabout and still clearly indicating left.  He said the transit had then pulled off into a different side road but by the time I got back in the car and round the one way system to that location it was gone.  I phoned him later to get a description of the van, he unfortunately hadn't been able to get the reg number but said it was very distinctive large brown transit of some sort, with a hotchpotch of panels painted different colours.  I suddenly realised that I had seen it on my way back round the roundabout on way to police station but didn't know it was the offending van at the time!!!  I have reported it to the police and will be checking to see if there’s any cctv covering the roundabout and adjacent area that may have captured the incident and hopefully identify the van. Also reported to my insurer and I' arranging to get the car assessed and a quote from my preferred repairer later this week.
   
P!ssed off doesn't even begin to describe it.
 
The damage
 
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Holy sh!t Rebecca, only just spotted your post :shocked:
I feel sick just looking at the pictures.
Why does it always happen to people who take the utmost care of their own cars?
Hopefully your insurance claim will be painless and the black beauty will be repaired to perfection and beyond :smiley:
Van drivers are arseholes ( apart from me of course ) :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 31 August 2016, 16:25

Thanks for all your lovely words of support, much appreciated. 

Went to the Police again today to give them a better description of the van and full details of the witness.  Pretty lacklustre response from them about the whole thing.  Told me because it happened on a roundabout very hard to prove.  Having found out at work, I told them that there is a CCTV camera on the roundabout (Sod’s Law it’s located on the opposite site to where the crash took place) and also a CCTV camera in the road that the van turned into.  They said the CCTV would need to have picked up the actual collision and understandably the CCTV in the side road would not count as that’s not proof that the vehicle was involved.  The Police have to request the CCTV from the council.   Despite the vehicle leaving the scene of the accident it is not classified as a crime so just a normal CAD ref number.  Frustrating!  What else can you do!!!

I took the car down to my trusted repairer (VW Approved) this afternoon to be assessed.  The assessor, knowing my passion for cars, couldn't believe what had happened.  Even though they won’t know the full extent of the damage until the bumper is removed, he advised me wasn’t happy with me driving it at all due to the wheel taking a hit, and he said the way the bumper and wing panels are bent in under the tyre there’s a high risk of the misaligned sharp edges of the panel hitting the tyre on uneven roads and speed bumps.  Plus he thinks it is quite likely there is damage behind the bumper.  So I drove back in this…….     

(https://s10.postimg.org/ve414k3hl/car.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/eqcj228px/)

Had to go and get petrol for it, got out and couldn’t get the petrol flap open, not push-in style and no key, took me 5 minutes to find the lever under the dash, lol.  Plus I’ve already left the manual handbrake off once (fortunately flat ground)!     Plus it’s a manual so had to dust off my left foot. 

Anyway my R is now in good hands, just need the formal full damage report and then Direct Line to be satisfied with it as their own engineer will want to have the final say, but the bodyshop guys are very familiar with DL engineers and are on the case so to speak. So fingers crossed. 

In the meantime, I'm loving the 1.2 Nissan Micra..............not!   :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KyleB on 31 August 2016, 16:44

Sorry to hear of your misfortune Booth, you've not had the best of luck with the R have you?

My car had its MOT today, it's 3 years old next month but wanted to get it done early as I'm off work. Sailed through happily.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 31 August 2016, 16:48

Got mine back already (only dropped off at 10) and the rattle and creaks from the driver's door are no more :laugh: Must say, despite some initial issues with them not having ordered parts in advance (as it turned out none were required) the dealer was very good calling me with an update then promptly when it was ready. Plus, they didn't wash it as asked! They made it clear:

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20160831_165748_zpskxe9tufj.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20160831_165748_zpskxe9tufj.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 31 August 2016, 17:49

Sorry to hear that Bec.
Do you think the driver even noticed he had hit you especially if its a big van?
Hopefully if he's got a conscience he's hoping you chap on his door or is actively looking for you. 

You can hope   :undecided:

Hopefully you have better luck with DirectLine than we have had.
Police car hit my sons car at the beginning of February this year and we are no further forward.
They promised to do XY&Z every time I called (and I called every week) and they never bothered to do it.
I've been doing all the running about.

On the bright side though, you at least have a repairer that you are happy with so you have no need to have reservations about the quality of their work.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 31 August 2016, 18:15

Quote from: p3asa on 31 August 2016, 17:49

Do you think the driver even noticed he had hit you especially if its a big van?

I think it would need to be a van of Boeing 747 proportions for the driver not to have noticed hitting her! A smack that caused that kind of damage was not akin to driving over a packet of crisps...

Reminds me of this classic scene in "Snatch"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRJxNpPj6Zc

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 31 August 2016, 18:16

Quote from: Booth11 on 31 August 2016, 16:25

Thanks for all your lovely words of support, much appreciated. 

Went to the Police again today to give them a better description of the van and full details of the witness.  Pretty lacklustre response from them about the whole thing.  Told me because it happened on a roundabout very hard to prove.  Having found out at work, I told them that there is a CCTV camera on the roundabout (Sod’s Law it’s located on the opposite site to where the crash took place) and also a CCTV camera in the road that the van turned into.  They said the CCTV would need to have picked up the actual collision and understandably the CCTV in the side road would not count as that’s not proof that the vehicle was involved.  The Police have to request the CCTV from the council.   Despite the vehicle leaving the scene of the accident it is not classified as a crime so just a normal CAD ref number.  Frustrating!  What else can you do!!!

Surely they should be able to request the CCTV footage of the side road in an effort to identify the van so that they may contact the driver and ask their side of the story, possibly giving the van a going over for telltale damage and paint transfer from your car? You have an independent witness that has described the incident, involving a van with a unique paint job - were they able to identify the make/model of van even though they didn't get the reg number?

Perhaps you'd have had more luck at the scene if you'd said you had been injured? They bobbies are supposed to be obliged to respond, but then you'd be wasting an ambulance's time. There's no easy way to get the bobbies to do their jobs rather than just hand out crime references for insurance purposes.

Does your insurer have a hit and run clause for which you would not lose any no claims?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 31 August 2016, 18:18

Quote from: JoeGTI on 31 August 2016, 18:15

Quote from: p3asa on 31 August 2016, 17:49

Do you think the driver even noticed he had hit you especially if its a big van?

I think it would need to be a van of Boeing 747 proportions for the driver not to have noticed hitting her! A smack that caused that kind of damage was not akin to driving over a packet of crisps...

Reminds me of this classic scene in "Snatch"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRJxNpPj6Zc

I had a huge lump of something smack the windscreen while driving the wife's A1 home from work today. It was a huge clatter - I saw the windscreen flex, but not a mark on it. If whatever it was had hit the bodywork i'd have had a dent for sure. Can't believe my luck!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 31 August 2016, 18:35

Quote from: p3asa on 31 August 2016, 17:49

Sorry to hear that Bec.
Do you think the driver even noticed he had hit you especially if its a big van?
Hopefully if he's got a conscience he's hoping you chap on his door or is actively looking for you. 

You can hope   :undecided:

Hopefully you have better luck with DirectLine than we have had.
Police car hit my sons car at the beginning of February this year and we are no further forward.
They promised to do XY&Z every time I called (and I called every week) and they never bothered to do it.
I've been doing all the running about.

On the bright side though, you at least have a repairer that you are happy with so you have no need to have reservations about the quality of their work.

There's no way the van couldn't have been aware it had hit me Stevie. It was a really big thump.  And then his behaviour of turning into that side road but having been indicating to going right round but in wrong lane), is odd.  The more I think about it the more I think he wanted to get out of sight for a while.  And then having seen it later (only becoming aware of that after the witnesses description) well it looked like it panels from a variety of other vehicles patching it up and looked for all the world like it wasn't the first collision it had been involved in.

Time will tell with Direct Line. It's the Police that seem apathetic as they don't like pursuing incidents on roundabouts, and they seemed not to care less about a vehicle fleeing the scene of an accident which I always thought was against the law!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 31 August 2016, 19:24

I don't think it would take much of a collision to cause that damage.
It would have had to been the drivers side so yeah he probably did notice especially with the behaviour you describe.

My boys wing was pulled off and a part of his bumper missing from the police van that hit him on a roundabout as well and there wasn't a mark on his vehicle.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 31 August 2016, 19:30

The GTI had a puncture so I took the alloy to Costco as I had a good experience with them the last time.
However this time they put the new weight on top of the foam that was left from peeling off the old weight.
Luckily I saw it before I drove home.
They also scored a lot of the rear rim, with the black paint missing  :cry: Thankfully the front is fine so I can live with that. Just!!

Then when I got home and went to put it back on the car I seen the plug was still hanging out!!!

After a 35 mile round trip to go back tonight they say that is perfectly normal and how you are meant to plug a puncture!!!!

Anyone know for sure as I've never seen the plug before on any of my punctures.

(http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad28/p3asa1/GTI/20160831_162701_zpsci2qws3l.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: lemski on 31 August 2016, 19:36

When ive done a repair I try to cut it off as flush as possible. My mate also repaired one of my tyres today and it sits flush to the tyre I believe

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 31 August 2016, 19:41

Yeah Thats what I thought happened but he was adamant you shouldn't cut it as it can be cut too short and then be ineffective.

He said it would wear down quickly as it is soft rubber but I reckon with the weight of the car on the protruding bit it could eventually dislodge the whole plug!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 31 August 2016, 19:43

The bit hanging beyond the hole isn't plugging anything - they should have cut it flush with the tread.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 31 August 2016, 20:02

Its the plug that's pushed through from the inside apparently.
I've tried cutting it with a stanley and its not for budging.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JamesR27 on 31 August 2016, 20:08

Quote from: Booth11 on 31 August 2016, 18:35

Quote from: p3asa on 31 August 2016, 17:49

Sorry to hear that Bec.
Do you think the driver even noticed he had hit you especially if its a big van?
Hopefully if he's got a conscience he's hoping you chap on his door or is actively looking for you. 

You can hope   :undecided:

Hopefully you have better luck with DirectLine than we have had.
Police car hit my sons car at the beginning of February this year and we are no further forward.
They promised to do XY&Z every time I called (and I called every week) and they never bothered to do it.
I've been doing all the running about.

On the bright side though, you at least have a repairer that you are happy with so you have no need to have reservations about the quality of their work.

There's no way the van couldn't have been aware it had hit me Stevie. It was a really big thump.  And then his behaviour of turning into that side road but having been indicating to going right round but in wrong lane), is odd.  The more I think about it the more I think he wanted to get out of sight for a while.  And then having seen it later (only becoming aware of that after the witnesses description) well it looked like it panels from a variety of other vehicles patching it up and looked for all the world like it wasn't the first collision it had been involved in.

Time will tell with Direct Line. It's the Police that seem apathetic as they don't like pursuing incidents on roundabouts, and they seemed not to care less about a vehicle fleeing the scene of an accident which I always thought was against the law!

Properly gutted for Bec, after the other knocks and bruises recently to get it back into good shape and then have this happen.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Pinky1959 on 31 August 2016, 20:19

Booth 11
Just read this and cant believe the bad luck you are having with this car and Ass*ole drivers .
My mothers car got bumped last year and direct line were really good (, in fact I changed to them recently after being with previous insurer for 12 years but I always called them when renewal came in and got it cheaper ).Not that this will help you feel better .
Hope the police get their finger out and catch the driver

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 31 August 2016, 20:28

Quote from: p3asa on 31 August 2016, 20:02

Its the plug that's pushed through from the inside apparently.

It is, well more like pulled through the hole with pincers rather than pushed - The plug is like a mushroom, the big top is stuck to the inside of the tyre around the hole, the bit you see sticking out is the bottom of the mushroom stalk, that stalk is tapered so the start of it easily fits through the hole in the tyre that the repairer has drilled the puncture out from, and the stalk is pulled until the mushroom top (glued) is flush with teh inner surface of the tyre.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: lemski on 31 August 2016, 20:29

Quote from: p3asa on 31 August 2016, 20:02

Its the plug that's pushed through from the inside apparently.
I've tried cutting it with a stanley and its not for budging.

I always use proper snips as theres a little bugger sometimes. But as said should be as flush as can get. The repair is technically on the inside with glue and such if it was a little under the tread depth it would still (id have thought) be effective if repaired properly

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 01 September 2016, 09:03

Sitting with my tablet and complementary tea and free Wi-Fi at VW Wishaw waiting for service to be done :whistle:

(https://c8.staticflickr.com/9/8029/29299420551_bc42f1aa5d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LD6bXi)

Part of their system is down so they may not be able to do the software updates today unless it comes back up by the time the service is done. I was a bit late as well due to a road closure so may have to wait a bit longer. They confirmed that the updates are what the warranty recall is and it's not for emissions. Double-checked that they have it noted that I don't want it washed, and it's been highlighted on the worksheet and also written and highlighted on the key tag. I also put my wo-wo hangar in...

(https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8230/29344344676_562aa70e7e_b.jpg)

I did make up an A4 sign as well but couldn't think of the best place to put it so left it out. Took a couple of photos myself before I came in of where all the chips/scratches are.

There's a lovely smell of bacon coming from the café they have here but I don't have any cash on me for a bacon roll :sad:
 (https://flic.kr/p/LH4rkb)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 01 September 2016, 10:55

Blimey Bec, that's shocking. I've only just seen it whilst catching up after hols.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTD1414 on 01 September 2016, 11:04

I thought that the new diesels/GTD now are on 'long life' services?  :huh: My GTD went for its first serive @ 18 or 19k miles?

Anyway its my GTD's 1st birthday today  :laugh: I've covered just under 24k miles, can't fault it at all.

If I had to order another I would change from TR as I've found it attracts too much unwanted attention, I would also loose keyless (if you could) as I still hate this free option.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 01 September 2016, 11:15

Quote from: davewilliams000 on 01 September 2016, 09:03

Sitting with my tablet and complementary tea and free Wi-Fi at VW Wishaw waiting for service to be done :whistle:

Service done. Car survived unscathed. Apart from advising me that one of the locking nuts is a bit chewed - which I did when I took them off earlier in the year as I couldn't get the torque-wrench to work, everything is all good.

I gave it a good look around before I drove away particularly checking the plastic trim at the bottom for damage from the ramps as I recalled someone else on here had an issue with that before.

Didn't get the software updates done today as their system for that was still down so it will have to go back for that.

Those bridgestones that are still on the rear are certainly a very hard compound, as according to their measurements, there's still over 7mm left on them! :shocked: The Michelins I put on 7th may have 6.5mm left - maybe my right foot is still a bit heavy! :embarrassed:

I can tell they definitely didn't wash it as instructed, as there's some tiny bits of dirt I can see from overnight rain/dew, as I gave it a snow-foam, rinse and towel dry yesterday afternoon.

Quote from: GTD1414 on 01 September 2016, 11:04

I thought that the new diesels/GTD now are on 'long life' services?  :huh: My GTD went for its first serive @ 18 or 19k miles?

Anyway its my GTD's 1st birthday today  :laugh: I've covered just under 24k miles, can't fault it at all.

If I had to order another I would change from TR as I've found it attracts too much unwanted attention, I would also loose keyless (if you could) as I still hate this free option.

Mine was on fixed (10K) servicing when I got it as it was a pre-reg car from VW.... they do that to try and get you to have their service plans. I will be asking for it to be switched to long life as soon as the plan is used up.

I do still love the TR - it's so deep and rich, but would consider LSG next time after seeing others on here - a colour I would have never previously considered. I did originally want CSG when I first started looking around for the GTD, but I now prefer TR by a long way.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Talk-torque on 01 September 2016, 11:20

Quote from: GTD1414 on 01 September 2016, 11:04

I thought that the new diesels/GTD now are on 'long life' services?  :huh: My GTD went for its first serive @ 18 or 19k miles?

Anyway its my GTD's 1st birthday today  :laugh: I've covered just under 24k miles, can't fault it at all.

If I had to order another I would change from TR as I've found it attracts too much unwanted attention, I would also loose keyless (if you could) as I still hate this free option.

That sounds spot on for long life servicing. Time/distance would be 10K, or 12 months. What are you thinking is wrong? The car has an oil condition monitor, so it's not all down to milage or time, but I think 20K is about the maximum mileage, anyway, so you've done pretty well! That's a heck of an annual mileage. You're definitely in the right car and on the right service regime!

What's not to like about keyless?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTD1414 on 01 September 2016, 11:42

Quote from: Talk-torque on 01 September 2016, 11:20

Quote from: GTD1414 on 01 September 2016, 11:04

I thought that the new diesels/GTD now are on 'long life' services?  :huh: My GTD went for its first serive @ 18 or 19k miles?

Anyway its my GTD's 1st birthday today  :laugh: I've covered just under 24k miles, can't fault it at all.

If I had to order another I would change from TR as I've found it attracts too much unwanted attention, I would also loose keyless (if you could) as I still hate this free option.

That sounds spot on for long life servicing. Time/distance would be 10K, or 12 months. What are you thinking is wrong? The car has an oil condition monitor, so it's not all down to milage or time, but I think 20K is about the maximum mileage, anyway, so you've done pretty well! That's a heck of an annual mileage. You're definitely in the right car and on the right service regime!

What's not to like about keyless?

I would of thought around 20-25k miles a year would be average for a GTD?
Its a company car and we have jobs all over the UK so its a little workhorse really. Might treat it to a dtuk box soon, yes its pretty quick standard but IMO 184hp these days isn't that much.

I don't like having anything in my pockets whilst driving and don't like having the key sat either on the passenger seat or in the centre cubby, I guess I just miss putting the key in and turning it.  :cry:

I also wouldn't be too bothered about loosing the pan roof next time, gets a bit too noisy/windy over 50mph.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 01 September 2016, 12:38

Quote from: dubber36 on 01 September 2016, 10:55

Blimey Bec, that's shocking. I've only just seen it whilst catching up after hols.

Rubbish isn't it Simon. Beginning to think the car's jinxed.  It's the first ever 'on the move' accident I've been involved in, all other damage to this and previous cars has been where damage has been inflicted on the car whilst stationary or parked up.

Police don't seem to care that the van driver fled the scene and as soon as they learned it occurred on a roundabout they said almost impossible to prove unless CCTV catches the actual collision.  Insurer is on the case though and have already contacted the witness and got their statement.

Anyway it's in good hands at the repairer and hopefully have back in a matter of a few weeks and hope it's share of woes might be at an end.

The standard of some people's driving is shocking and seems to be getting worse.  Was out in the courtesy car yesterday and being extra aware of stuff atm, came across at least half dozen sights that could have easily led to accident! 

Btw, hope you had a good hol.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 01 September 2016, 13:51

Less than a day without keyless and missing it already.  Same goes for DSG.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: buddfridge on 01 September 2016, 16:39

 I have just read what happened to you Booth and I can not imagine how you must feel towards that driver  :sick:, I wouldn’t have thought he or she have insurance either. Well I hope your luck changes as you have had your fair share of bad luck, if you do fancy cleaning another black [Gti Though] feel free, I have never seen such a shiny black as yours and to be honest it makes what happened even worse..good luck.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SCOTTE on 01 September 2016, 18:45

Oh noooooo Sorry to hear this Booth, must be so upsetting to see your pride and joy like this, was always looking mint in all the pictures i have seen, which goes to show how much you look after it.

Fingers crossed it can get sorted quickly for you.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 01 September 2016, 23:20

Quote from: buddfridge on 01 September 2016, 16:39

I have just read what happened to you Booth and I can not imagine how you must feel towards that driver  :sick:, I wouldn’t have thought he or she have insurance either. Well I hope your luck changes as you have had your fair share of bad luck, if you do fancy cleaning another black [Gti Though] feel free, I have never seen such a shiny black as yours and to be honest it makes what happened even worse..good luck.

Quote from: SCOTTE on 01 September 2016, 18:45

Oh noooooo Sorry to hear this Booth, must be so upsetting to see your pride and joy like this, was always looking mint in all the pictures i have seen, which goes to show how much you look after it.

Fingers crossed it can get sorted quickly for you.

Thanks guys.  :smiley:  Yes, the rogue transit driver is not on my Christmas card list.  :angry:

Watch this space, my R will be back and shinier than ever!  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dereks on 02 September 2016, 07:29

Wife confessed she had scraped a front wheel so went and had a look, she managed to scape the back one also. :sick:

Thought I was doing well to get to nearly 2.5 years with out damaging them.

Probably going to bite the bullet now and change all the tyres away from the bridge stones as the fronts are nearly done. :sad:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 02 September 2016, 09:12

Quote from: dereks on 02 September 2016, 07:29

Wife confessed she had scraped a front wheel so went and had a look, she managed to scape the back one also. :sick:

Thought I was doing well to get to nearly 2.5 years with out damaging them.

Probably going to bite the bullet now and change all the tyres away from the bridge stones as the fronts are nearly done. :sad:

 :cry:  Feel for you. 2.5 years without a scrape on the wheels is great going though.  Get wheels sorted and a good set of tyres on.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTD1414 on 02 September 2016, 10:10

Just noticed on the configurator that standard black paint is no longer available on the GTI/D, only DBP and that pure white is now a no-cost option?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: TwoSheds on 02 September 2016, 10:27

Quote from: GTD1414 on 02 September 2016, 10:10

Just noticed on the configurator that standard black paint is no longer available on the GTI/D, only DBP and that pure white is now a no-cost option?

I must say imo standard black paint was terrible looking anyway.

Interesting pure white is a no cost option again.

Presumably TR non -metallic paint is the extra money earner now for VW.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTD1414 on 02 September 2016, 10:40

Quote from: TwoSheds on 02 September 2016, 10:27

Quote from: GTD1414 on 02 September 2016, 10:10

Just noticed on the configurator that standard black paint is no longer available on the GTI/D, only DBP and that pure white is now a no-cost option?

I must say imo standard black paint was terrible looking anyway.

Interesting pure white is a no cost option again.

Presumably TR non -metallic paint is the extra money earner now for VW.

If the standard black is anything like Audi brilliant black, which I've had in the past, then it looks fantastic when clean/detailed but picks up every little scratch and scuff.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 02 September 2016, 10:46

Standard / flat black will scratch if you stare at it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 02 September 2016, 13:04

Quote from: JoeGTI on 02 September 2016, 10:46

Standard / flat black will scratch if you stare at it.

Lol, so true. My mate had a mk7 flat black GTD and I swear I could see swirls forming before my eyes when I looked at it. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 02 September 2016, 13:04

Bit of an update on my recent hit and run damage.

Bodyshop has done the estimate and given to insurer.  So far £3.5k worth of damage (could rise).  Main work required:

Repair quarter panel
New bumper and brackets
New vent panel (behind bumper)
New sill mouldings
Pretoria wheel refurb (at Lepsons)
Hunter 4 wheel alignment
Paint

Once insurer has accepted quote - should be around 2 weeks to get it all done and back on the road.

Too late for this but decided front and rear dash cams are now a necessity.  Still researching but on list so far are Blackvue 650S 2CH and Thinkaware F770.  Leaning towards Blackvue at moment but still looking into.  Any useful info from anyone with these cams would be very gratefully received (incl any in car pics) or any other suggestions.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: buddfridge on 02 September 2016, 13:18

Hi Bec's

It might be worth starting a new thread on this as it will be interesting to read and not get lost in this thread, again good luck.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mustard on 02 September 2016, 13:46

Quote from: Booth11 on 02 September 2016, 13:04

Bit of an update on my recent hit and run damage.

Bodyshop has done the estimate and given to insurer.  So far £3.5k worth of damage (could rise).  Main work required:

Repair quarter panel
New bumper and brackets
New vent panel (behind bumper)
New sill mouldings
Pretoria wheel refurb (at Lepsons)
Hunter 4 wheel alignment
Paint

Once insurer has accepted quote - should be around 2 weeks to get it all done and back on the road.

Too late for this but decided front and rear dash cams are now a necessity.  Still researching but on list so far are Blackvue 650S 2CH and Thinkaware F770.  Leaning towards Blackvue at moment but still looking into.  Any useful info from anyone with these cams would be very gratefully received (incl any in car pics) or any other suggestions.  :smiley:

I have the Thinkware 750 fitted, front and rear. The front hides well behind the mirror and the rear sits neatly at the top of the hatch window. Picture quality is good, also has GPS, lane departure and speed camera warnings. only thing is the annoying American voice.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 02 September 2016, 15:05

I dabbled with a 2 channel Blackvue 650 with my GTD, the thread will be there if you look for it (maybe jan/feb 2014?) including fitment.

It was buggered in a week on continuous monitoring mode - these things run hot, and when they're on all the time it"s not good for them. Don't know why they can't do a central box hidden in the shade, well ventilated, with 2 satellite cameras. Packing all the electronics in the front camera which is stuck to the wondscreen which is picking up the sun's heat is a bad design IMO.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: J400uk on 02 September 2016, 19:09

Hit 28k miles this week but then had a run of bad luck  :sad:

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gazmondo35 on 02 September 2016, 19:37

Quote from: Booth11 on 02 September 2016, 13:04

Bit of an update on my recent hit and run damage.

Bodyshop has done the estimate and given to insurer.  So far £3.5k worth of damage (could rise).  Main work required:

Repair quarter panel
New bumper and brackets
New vent panel (behind bumper)
New sill mouldings
Pretoria wheel refurb (at Lepsons)
Hunter 4 wheel alignment
Paint

Once insurer has accepted quote - should be around 2 weeks to get it all done and back on the road.

Too late for this but decided front and rear dash cams are now a necessity.  Still researching but on list so far are Blackvue 650S 2CH and Thinkaware F770.  Leaning towards Blackvue at moment but still looking into.  Any useful info from anyone with these cams would be very gratefully received (incl any in car pics) or any other suggestions.  :smiley:

Sorry to hear about your car there must be a curse on black R ,with mine being stolen, hit from behind & even the Amazon delivery driver scratchings bonnet ,my Insurance now has hit the £700 mark.

As for dashcams I went for transcend DrivePro 220 fitted front and back,very good video quality
Both have 128gb memory card for 18 hours of continuous Recording ,I have done the fuse box mod so they always stay on, Also i have a bit of footage on YouTube with the car in race mode on a very rough road & the Image stabilisation is good .

https://youtu.be/08eaYG-qDRs

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 02 September 2016, 20:03

Thanks all for responses on dash cams, much appreciated. :smiley:

I've decided to go for the DR650S 2CH + Power Magic Pro.

https://www.blackvue.com/dr650s-2ch/

https://www.blackvue.com/power-magic-pro/

It ticks all my boxes and is very discreet, and with the Power Magic Pro is hardwired into the cars battery and runs when parked up.  Bit cheeky to say on here but I'm organising a group buy on them in the VWROC forum - should get a bit of discount hopefully. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gtiless on 02 September 2016, 20:24

Sorry to read about this latest bit of bad luck Rebecca,in my defense I have been on my hols.

Im sure I read somewhere recently, that someone came back to their dash-cam equip vehicle to find some scroat had smashed the window and knicked them.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 02 September 2016, 20:29

 

Quote from: Gtiless on 02 September 2016, 20:24

Sorry to read about this latest bit of bad luck Rebecca,in my defense I have been on my hols.

Im sure I read somewhere recently, that someone came back to their dash-cam equip vehicle to find some scroat had smashed the window and knicked them.

It only happened a couple days ago Gtiless.  Pita. :angry:

I'll have take my chances with the dashcam. But if it does get nicked you can say you told me so, lol.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 02 September 2016, 20:30

Quote from: J400uk on 02 September 2016, 19:09

Hit 28k miles this week but then had a run of bad luck  :sad:

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Oh no! Hope it all gets sorted out ok.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 02 September 2016, 20:32

Rebecca, push for a new Pretoria wheel. I would. It'd make no odds to you anyway assuming it's insurance job.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gtiless on 02 September 2016, 20:45

Quote from: Booth11 on 02 September 2016, 20:29

Quote from: Gtiless on 02 September 2016, 20:24

Sorry to read about this latest bit of bad luck Rebecca,in my defense I have been on my hols.

Im sure I read somewhere recently, that someone came back to their dash-cam equip vehicle to find some scroat had smashed the window and knicked them.

It only happened a couple days ago Gtiless.  Pita. :angry:

I'll have take my chances with the dashcam. But if it does get nicked you can say you told me so, lol.

Im not trying to put you off,I think they are a good idea but I just think it getting to the point that no matter what we do we cant win.  :undecided:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 02 September 2016, 20:45

Quote from: JoeGTI on 02 September 2016, 20:32

Rebecca, push for a new Pretoria wheel. I would. It'd make no odds to you anyway assuming it's insurance job.

Yeah that did cross my mind Joe. Might be too late now as the quote has gone to the insurer, will have to see what the bodyshop says.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 02 September 2016, 20:51

Quote from: Gtiless on 02 September 2016, 20:45

Quote from: Booth11 on 02 September 2016, 20:29

Quote from: Gtiless on 02 September 2016, 20:24

Sorry to read about this latest bit of bad luck Rebecca,in my defense I have been on my hols.

Im sure I read somewhere recently, that someone came back to their dash-cam equip vehicle to find some scroat had smashed the window and knicked them.

It only happened a couple days ago Gtiless.  Pita. :angry:

I'll have take my chances with the dashcam. But if it does get nicked you can say you told me so, lol.

Im not trying to put you off,I think they are a good idea but I just think it getting to the point that no matter what we do we cant win.  :undecided:

I know you are not.  It's a risk but one worth taking I think. I've just had enough of my car getting abused by others and feel I need to take precautions now.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 02 September 2016, 22:23

That really annoys me, if a wheel is damaged cosmetically they tend to get them refurbished. It should be a replacement.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 03 September 2016, 12:15

Bought a pair of carbon fibre covered replacement door mirror caps. Arrived in the post this morning. Struggled a bit fitting the first one, my original red one suddenly came off and ended up on the floor with a few marks  :angry: Okay though I thought, I won't be refitting them.... Then, I started on the other and having removed the mirror glass which makes it a lot easier, the old cover came off without incident but, in just positioning the new one one of the retaining clips just snapped off :cry: I could understand if I was forcing it on but I wasn't. I suppose that's the problem with pattern parts. Emailed the seller to see if they will sort it for me. The one that went on looked great too  :cry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snooze on 03 September 2016, 12:20

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 August 2016, 23:35

Someone else did this to it.... :cry:

Out and about in the car on work business this afternoon and hit in the rear coming off a roundabout by a transit type van.  Hit my passenger side rear wing and bumper.  Fair bit of damage to rear off side wing, bumper, rear light and the wheel and damage under wheel arch.   F**king hell!
 
I was indicating left and had all but exited the roundabout onto the dual carriageway when heard and felt a bang which rocked the back of the car.  I immediately pulled off the dual carriageway into a nearby side road and parked up. I didn't see the vehicle that hit me, but a few moments later a blue Peugeot pulled up into the side road and came alongside me and wound down his window.  Assumed he must be the driver that hit me but it was someone who witnessed the incident. Incredibly, I knew the witness guy (someone used to work with) - he said a transit type van had hit me in the rear.  He was travelling behind the van and he’d seen what happened and transit driver was at fault. 
 
The transit was indicating right, to go right round the roundabout but was driving in the left hand lane and hit the back of me, just as I was leaving the roundabout and still clearly indicating left.  He said the transit had then pulled off into a different side road but by the time I got back in the car and round the one way system to that location it was gone.  I phoned him later to get a description of the van, he unfortunately hadn't been able to get the reg number but said it was very distinctive large brown transit of some sort, with a hotchpotch of panels painted different colours.  I suddenly realised that I had seen it on my way back round the roundabout on way to police station but didn't know it was the offending van at the time!!!  I have reported it to the police and will be checking to see if there’s any cctv covering the roundabout and adjacent area that may have captured the incident and hopefully identify the van. Also reported to my insurer and I' arranging to get the car assessed and a quote from my preferred repairer later this week.
   
P!ssed off doesn't even begin to describe it.
 
The damage
 
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Mother f**ker. So gutted for you becca. This is becoming an all to common occurrence :-(

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 03 September 2016, 16:54

Quote from: Watts on 03 September 2016, 12:15

Bought a pair of carbon fibre covered replacement door mirror caps. Arrived in the post this morning. Struggled a bit fitting the first one, my original red one suddenly came off and ended up on the floor with a few marks  :angry: Okay though I thought, I won't be refitting them.... Then, I started on the other and having removed the mirror glass which makes it a lot easier, the old cover came off without incident but, in just positioning the new one one of the retaining clips just snapped off :cry: I could understand if I was forcing it on but I wasn't. I suppose that's the problem with pattern parts. Emailed the seller to see if they will sort it for me. The one that went on looked great too  :cry:

Oh well, not exactly surprising but the seller told me to bu**er off! So, £90 down the drain :angry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 03 September 2016, 18:49

Can you not find someone local who can plastic weld the clip back on??

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 03 September 2016, 19:11

Quote from: mcmaddy on 03 September 2016, 18:49

Can you not find someone local who can plastic weld the clip back on??

No idea, not sure if it would work as the clip has to be flexible to lock on. Plus the broken bit is nowhere to be found....

Maybe I need to find someone with only a driver's mirror who wants just the one cover to sell to!

Wasn't convinced by the fit, there was a slight gap on the inside edge. If my wallet ever recovers enough to risk buying another set it'll really have to be genuine VW covered parts.

Thanks for the suggestion though mcmaddy, appreciated.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Talk-torque on 03 September 2016, 21:37

Why not get your originals wrapped, or have a go yourself.

Bad luck with the caps you bought. Always a bit of a gamble, buying bits like that. Some good, but some not good.  :sad:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SCOTTE on 03 September 2016, 22:10

Quote from: Watts on 03 September 2016, 16:54

Quote from: Watts on 03 September 2016, 12:15

Bought a pair of carbon fibre covered replacement door mirror caps. Arrived in the post this morning. Struggled a bit fitting the first one, my original red one suddenly came off and ended up on the floor with a few marks  :angry: Okay though I thought, I won't be refitting them.... Then, I started on the other and having removed the mirror glass which makes it a lot easier, the old cover came off without incident but, in just positioning the new one one of the retaining clips just snapped off :cry: I could understand if I was forcing it on but I wasn't. I suppose that's the problem with pattern parts. Emailed the seller to see if they will sort it for me. The one that went on looked great too  :cry:

You could try contacting Ebay saying you have a problem with the item, might be able to get a new one or money back that way as it sounds it was not fit for purpose.

Oh well, not exactly surprising but the seller told me to bu**er off! So, £90 down the drain :angry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 03 September 2016, 23:18

Quote from: Snooze on 03 September 2016, 12:20

Mother f**ker. So gutted for you becca. This is becoming an all to common occurrence :-(

Took the words out of my mouth Snooze.

Frustrating times with my car, but hopefully it will return all fixed and hopefully all panels the same colour, and with 4 matching Prets.  :undecided:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: jockonabike on 04 September 2016, 16:42

i fitted a set of wheelskins from kliimotorwerkes to my Austins,

Look pretty good IMHO..

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: C3PO on 04 September 2016, 16:56

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 August 2016, 23:35

Someone else did this to it.... :cry:

Out and about in the car on work business this afternoon and hit in the rear coming off a roundabout by a transit type van.  Hit my passenger side rear wing and bumper.  Fair bit of damage to rear off side wing, bumper, rear light and the wheel and damage under wheel arch.   F**king hell!
 
I was indicating left and had all but exited the roundabout onto the dual carriageway when heard and felt a bang which rocked the back of the car.  I immediately pulled off the dual carriageway into a nearby side road and parked up. I didn't see the vehicle that hit me, but a few moments later a blue Peugeot pulled up into the side road and came alongside me and wound down his window.  Assumed he must be the driver that hit me but it was someone who witnessed the incident. Incredibly, I knew the witness guy (someone used to work with) - he said a transit type van had hit me in the rear.  He was travelling behind the van and he’d seen what happened and transit driver was at fault. 
 
The transit was indicating right, to go right round the roundabout but was driving in the left hand lane and hit the back of me, just as I was leaving the roundabout and still clearly indicating left.  He said the transit had then pulled off into a different side road but by the time I got back in the car and round the one way system to that location it was gone.  I phoned him later to get a description of the van, he unfortunately hadn't been able to get the reg number but said it was very distinctive large brown transit of some sort, with a hotchpotch of panels painted different colours.  I suddenly realised that I had seen it on my way back round the roundabout on way to police station but didn't know it was the offending van at the time!!!  I have reported it to the police and will be checking to see if there’s any cctv covering the roundabout and adjacent area that may have captured the incident and hopefully identify the van. Also reported to my insurer and I' arranging to get the car assessed and a quote from my preferred repairer later this week.
   
P!ssed off doesn't even begin to describe it.
 
The damage
 
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Rebecca, just returned from holiday and seen this, absolutely gutted for you. Hope it gets sorted out quickly and back to its normal gleaming condition. Neil

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 04 September 2016, 17:05

Quote from: jockonabike on 04 September 2016, 16:42

i fitted a set of wheelskins from kliimotorwerkes to my Austins,

Look pretty good IMHO..

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8260/29417047816_8da8236da0_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LPu4rA)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/LPu4rA) by Graeme Matheson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/46070670@N08/), on Flickr

I like that...... :cool: Looks really good on a black GTI. Car looks good too; super shiny!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 04 September 2016, 17:28

The wheel wraps look like a great way to cover up the white worm that inevitably affects Austin alloys.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 04 September 2016, 19:19

Quote from: SCOTTE on 03 September 2016, 22:10

Quote from: Watts on 03 September 2016, 16:54

Quote from: Watts on 03 September 2016, 12:15

Bought a pair of carbon fibre covered replacement door mirror caps. Arrived in the post this morning. Struggled a bit fitting the first one, my original red one suddenly came off and ended up on the floor with a few marks  :angry: Okay though I thought, I won't be refitting them.... Then, I started on the other and having removed the mirror glass which makes it a lot easier, the old cover came off without incident but, in just positioning the new one one of the retaining clips just snapped off :cry: I could understand if I was forcing it on but I wasn't. I suppose that's the problem with pattern parts. Emailed the seller to see if they will sort it for me. The one that went on looked great too  :cry:

You could try contacting Ebay saying you have a problem with the item, might be able to get a new one or money back that way as it sounds it was not fit for purpose.

Oh well, not exactly surprising but the seller told me to bu**er off! So, £90 down the drain :angry:

I don't think there would be much mileage in that approach, ultimately they arrived in one piece and failed in my hands. Life's too short. I've decided to cut my loses and if anyone fancies a punt, I've advertised them in the classifieds on this site. Not looking for a fortune as I appreciate the difficulties but I reckon a clever practical sort could do something with them and net a bargain. I'm going to look for another pair or I may consider getting them wrapped.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Damion on 04 September 2016, 19:30

Feel for you, heartbreaking when you look after your car so well, had same type of damage on my old GTD, had a great repair job on it, but my OCD had me looking at the blending on the quarter panel daily, just looking for any imperfections.
Traded it in was the result.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 04 September 2016, 20:12

Quote from: jockonabike on 04 September 2016, 16:42

i fitted a set of wheelskins from kliimotorwerkes to my Austins,

Look pretty good IMHO..

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I think they look fantastic.  Great job.  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 04 September 2016, 20:14

Quote from: C3PO on 04 September 2016, 16:56

Rebecca, just returned from holiday and seen this, absolutely gutted for you. Hope it gets sorted out quickly and back to its normal gleaming condition. Neil

Thanks Neil.  Yeah it's a bit of a downer but hoping it will come back from the bodyshop in good order and stand up to scrutiny.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 04 September 2016, 20:16

Quote from: Damion on 04 September 2016, 19:30

Feel for you, heartbreaking when you look after your car so well, had same type of damage on my old GTD, had a great repair job on it, but my OCD had me looking at the blending on the quarter panel daily, just looking for any imperfections.
Traded it in was the result.

Thanks.  Yes I will be staring at the repainted panels quite a lot I think. The upside is that I have had respraying and blending work done by this particular bodyshop both on my current R and my previous GTI and the quality of the work is top notch.   

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: golfhappy on 06 September 2016, 22:33

Tomorrow morning, the map will be removed and the dtuk pedal box switched off, goes in for a service Thursday. It'll be interesting driving a normal GTD.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: golfhappy on 08 September 2016, 10:35

Courtesy car 2.0l bluemotion.....avoid anything with that badge on the back!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 08 September 2016, 15:12

Quote from: golfhappy on 08 September 2016, 10:35

Courtesy car 2.0l bluemotion.....avoid anything with that badge on the back!

At least you got the 2.0! I had a 1.6 (?) TDI as a loaner last time. Having to change down going up hills is utterly meh.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 08 September 2016, 16:58

Quote from: fredgroves on 08 September 2016, 15:12

Quote from: golfhappy on 08 September 2016, 10:35

Courtesy car 2.0l bluemotion.....avoid anything with that badge on the back!

At least you got the 2.0! I had a 1.6 (?) TDI as a loaner last time. Having to change down going up hills is utterly meh.

I got a 5 door automatic Up. It was a bit plasticky inside but the engine was good, it was very comfortable and surprisingly spacious. The gearbox though was an utter disgrace. Worst I have ever experienced, how on earth they sell any is beyond me! It took ages to shift and lurched twice on each change :sick: I was so glad to get back in mine, I assume the Golf DSGs aren't like that?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 08 September 2016, 18:08

Car going back to VW Wishaw tomorrow morning for its software updates that couldn't be done last week. I will be waiting there for it to be done before going to work in the afternoon.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 08 September 2016, 19:35

Quote from: davewilliams000 on 08 September 2016, 18:08

Car going back to VW Wishaw tomorrow morning for its software updates that couldn't be done last week. I will be waiting there for it to be done before going to work in the afternoon.

Don't forget to take your WoWo 'do not wash' hangar Dave. :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 08 September 2016, 19:48

Quote from: SRGTD on 08 September 2016, 19:35

Quote from: davewilliams000 on 08 September 2016, 18:08

Car going back to VW Wishaw tomorrow morning for its software updates that couldn't be done last week. I will be waiting there for it to be done before going to work in the afternoon.

Don't forget to take your WoWo 'do not wash' hangar Dave. :wink:

Of course! :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: phope on 08 September 2016, 20:51

Drove it to an event to play with some slightly more exotic machinery :)

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 08 September 2016, 21:43

Quote from: Watts on 08 September 2016, 16:58

Quote from: fredgroves on 08 September 2016, 15:12

Quote from: golfhappy on 08 September 2016, 10:35

Courtesy car 2.0l bluemotion.....avoid anything with that badge on the back!

At least you got the 2.0! I had a 1.6 (?) TDI as a loaner last time. Having to change down going up hills is utterly meh.

I got a 5 door automatic Up. It was a bit plasticky inside but the engine was good, it was very comfortable and surprisingly spacious. The gearbox though was an utter disgrace. Worst I have ever experienced, how on earth they sell any is beyond me! It took ages to shift and lurched twice on each change :sick: I was so glad to get back in mine, I assume the Golf DSGs aren't like that?

No they aren't. On the contrary in D The Golf DSG box shifts up very quickly, too quickly if anything. DSG on the Golf mk7 is smooth or at least it should be and if it isn't then it's user error or broken.

Talking of lurching gearboxes, the Nissan Micra manual gearbox is no peach.   It's quite nippy for a 1.2 but the panels are wafer thin and it's barely a step up from a tin can on wheels.  I've been in it just over a week now and am missing the R very much.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 09 September 2016, 14:28

Quote from: Booth11 on 08 September 2016, 21:43

Quote from: Watts on 08 September 2016, 16:58

Quote from: fredgroves on 08 September 2016, 15:12

Quote from: golfhappy on 08 September 2016, 10:35

Courtesy car 2.0l bluemotion.....avoid anything with that badge on the back!

At least you got the 2.0! I had a 1.6 (?) TDI as a loaner last time. Having to change down going up hills is utterly meh.

I got a 5 door automatic Up. It was a bit plasticky inside but the engine was good, it was very comfortable and surprisingly spacious. The gearbox though was an utter disgrace. Worst I have ever experienced, how on earth they sell any is beyond me! It took ages to shift and lurched twice on each change :sick: I was so glad to get back in mine, I assume the Golf DSGs aren't like that?

No they aren't. On the contrary in D The Golf DSG box shifts up very quickly, too quickly if anything. DSG on the Golf mk7 is smooth or at least it should be and if it isn't then it's user error or broken.

Talking of lurching gearboxes, the Nissan Micra manual gearbox is no peach.   It's quite nippy for a 1.2 but the panels are wafer thin and it's barely a step up from a tin can on wheels.  I've been in it just over a week now and am missing the R very much.

Thank god for that! I can't over state just how bad the Up!'s gearbox was.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 09 September 2016, 16:06

Car went back to dealers for software updates this morning that they couldn't do last week - took about an hour and a half. Again, they didn't wash it like I asked (I asked when I handed over the keys and also had my wo-wo hangar back in). I could tell they didn't wash it as the boot lid was still dirty when I went back to it!  :laugh:

After I got back home, I gave it a quick clean ready for trip down south tomorrow (had a full clean inside and out last week so wasn't in need of much):

• Pressure washer rinse
• Snow foam, dwell for 5 mins and PW rinse
• open hose rinse
• Towel dry bodywork and glass (didn't do wheels)
• Cleaned all exterior glass using AG fastglass
• Applied gTechniq c2v3 to all exterior glass (sprayed directly on then wiped/buffed with wo-wo MFs)
• Quick vacuum of carpet mats with dyson handheld/li]
  
  • Touch up clean of piano black/faux carbon fibre trim inside using PBNL & 2 wo-wo MFs (1 to apply, 1 to buff off)
  
  Sorry didn't get chance for any pics. It rained a bit on the way to work afterwards and I am impressed with the beading of water on the windscreen from the c2. I also fitted new wiper blades as they just turned up in time before I left for work. Luckily it was 'clean rain' (guess the roads weren't dirty), as the car still looked spotless when I got to work.  :grin:
  
  Also last night I loaded the speed camera POIs in to the satnav (from pocket GPS world and using the German VW online tool to convert them). It does bong when approaching a camera site (there's a box to tick on the online tool to enable this). Un-ticking the "note: MyPOI's" option under setup > nav announcements on the MIB2 does seem to turn off the bongs if it becomes to annoying. Don't plan on speeding but it's nice to know when your near a camera to make sure!
  
  Earlier on yesterday I planned out my service station stops for the journey tomorrow and stored it as a 'Tour' in the sat nav so all ready to call up when needed.
  
  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 09 September 2016, 16:10

I've now had 3 VW DSG Gear boxes - a 2011 Scirocco, a 2013 GTD and my new 2016 GTD - all have been faultless. About the only criticism i had (especially with the first GTD), was that if slowing down (say approaching a roundabout - then seeing it's clear and carrying on), the box would quite often change down to too low a gear. So for instance, if you were approaching at 25-30pmg in 4th or 5th, on a trailing throttle, as soon as you went to accelerate again it would drop down to third and as such the car would lurch slightly.

On the new GTD however, it must have new software, as it doesn't do this at all so as long as your approach speed doesn't drop too much, if you are in fourth, it will stay in fourth (unless of course you really boot it). It's taken the last real criticism I had of the box away, and I love it even more. Super smooth and always in the right gear, and ideally suited to the narrow power band on a diesel. Of course there is always the grand you have to spend to get the box which always has to be factored in (if purchased form new).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTD1414 on 09 September 2016, 16:14

Quote from: davewilliams000 on 09 September 2016, 16:06

Car went back to dealers for software updates this morning that they couldn't do last week - took about an hour and a half. Again, they didn't wash it like I asked (I asked when I handed over the keys and also had my wo-wo hangar back in). I could tell they didn't wash it as the boot lid was still dirty when I went back to it!  :laugh:

After I got back home, I gave it a quick clean ready for trip down south tomorrow (had a full clean inside and out last week so wasn't in need of much):

• Pressure washer rinse
• Snow foam, dwell for 5 mins and PW rinse
• open hose rinse
• Towel dry bodywork and glass (didn't do wheels)
• Cleaned all exterior glass using AG fastglass
• Applied gTechniq c2v3 to all exterior glass (sprayed directly on then wiped/buffed with wo-wo MFs)
• Quick vacuum of carpet mats with dyson handheld/li]
  
  • Touch up clean of piano black/faux carbon fibre trim inside using PBNL & 2 wo-wo MFs (1 to apply, 1 to buff off)
  
  Sorry didn't get chance for any pics. It rained a bit on the way to work afterwards and I am impressed with the beading of water on the windscreen from the c2. I also fitted new wiper blades as they just turned up in time before I left for work. Luckily it was 'clean rain' (guess the roads weren't dirty), as the car still looked spotless when I got to work.  :grin:
  
  Also last night I loaded the speed camera POIs in to the satnav (from pocket GPS world and using the German VW online tool to convert them). It does bong when approaching a camera site (there's a box to tick on the online tool to enable this). Un-ticking the "note: MyPOI's" option under setup > nav announcements on the MIB2 does seem to turn off the bongs if it becomes to annoying. Don't plan on speeding but it's nice to know when your near a camera to make sure!
  
  Earlier on yesterday I planned out my service station stops for the journey tomorrow and stored it as a 'Tour' in the sat nav so all ready to call up when needed.
  
  :cool:
  

How do you upload the speed camera POI's? Is this on the standard Nav?
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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 09 September 2016, 17:00

Quote from: GTD1414 on 09 September 2016, 16:14

How do you upload the speed camera POI's? Is this on the standard Nav?

Yes mine's the standard Nav (although I think it should work for Discover Pro also, but don't quote me on that).

I've been told it will only give an audible alert if you have an MIB2 unit so bear that in mind.

After a bit of googling I found the process.... It's fairly straight forward - in summary:

• If you want the database from PocketGPSWorld, which I believe is updated on a weekly basis, then you have to subscribe to them at £20/year. http://www.pocketgpsworld.com/ (http://www.pocketgpsworld.com/). There are a few free ones out there I think, but aren't updated often and don't seem as easy to obtain the list. I downloaded my list in 'Other -GPX' format from PocketGPSWorld.
   
• Process them into the correct format for the car using the VW online tool - http://www.volkswagen.de/de/navigation/discover-pro/poi-listen-sammlung.html (http://www.volkswagen.de/de/navigation/discover-pro/poi-listen-sammlung.html). The tool is in German only (Google translate doesn't work).
  
  I found good instructions on the Skoda forums (after a google search) here http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/246805-guide-to-vw-poi-collections-loader-site/ (http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/246805-guide-to-vw-poi-collections-loader-site/).
  
  Also on the first page make sure you tick the box about 1/2 way down that says 'Bei Annäherung an diese POIs informieren.' - I found a rough translation of this is 'Alert me when I am near these POIs' - this isn't on the skoda forums instructions - I found this somewhere else but can't remember where. I didn't try without ticking this box, but presumably if it's not ticked then the satnav will not bong when you're near a camera. As I said in my previous post, ticking/unticking the "note: MyPOI's" option under setup > nav announcements on the MIB2 does seem to turn on/off the bongs if it becomes to annoying (lots of mobile camera sites!)
  
  
• Once you've downloaded the zip file that the VW tool gives you then extract this onto into the root folder of an SD card, put it in the car and go to software update which as I recall is under setup (press the menu button and scroll all the way to the right) and then system information. I did find another menu under the navigation setup which will also work for loading/updating/deleting POIs but again can't recall what it is at the moment.

Note 1: if you use an existing SD card (e.g. one you have music on) then it will not recognise it for any other use than the POIs. Once I had done, I put the SD card back in my PC and removed the relevant folders and the car then recognised the SD card for music again - I didn't loose any of my music.

Note 2: This may work with a USB flash drive instead of an SD card but I haven't tried it.

Note 3: You can only have 1 custom set of POIs at once into the MIB2 unit. If you then load another set it will replace any you previously loaded.

If I remember when I come back from holiday, I will fill in the correct names for things I can't quite remember just now and stick it in a new thread so it's easy to find in future.

Hope that makes sense!

:grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: TwoSheds on 09 September 2016, 17:05

Quote from: davewilliams000 on 09 September 2016, 16:06

Car went back to dealers for software updates this morning that they couldn't do last week - took about an hour and a half.

Did you ask them what the two software updates were specifically for & did they work ?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 09 September 2016, 17:14

I didn't think you could make it give you an audible warning of a camera.... in fact I'm sure you never could because thats why i never bothered.

Is that a MIB2 thing?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 09 September 2016, 17:19

Quote from: TwoSheds on 09 September 2016, 17:05

Quote from: davewilliams000 on 09 September 2016, 16:06

Car went back to dealers for software updates this morning that they couldn't do last week - took about an hour and a half.

Did you ask them what the two software updates were specifically for & did they work ?

I asked them last time and 1 is for the 'control unit' and the other for the audio system (MIB2), but didn't go into more specifics than that. I confirmed that it wasn't due to the emissions scandal.

Funny.. I just did a search there to see if I could find out what it actually was for and my post from earlier came up as the 4th result!....  :laugh:

Quote from: davewilliams000 on 30 August 2016, 14:53

Quote from: JoeGTI on 30 August 2016, 14:37

One of them is definitely for the radio. Fixes numerous bugs including the "blank screen" on startup.

Good to know. Looking forward to having that one fixed. Hopefully fix the one where it plays music from the SD card but no sound comes out as I had that one yesterday :smiley:

Had the blank screen on startup so many times, hopefully no more now!  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 09 September 2016, 17:22

Quote from: fredgroves on 09 September 2016, 17:14

I didn't think you could make it give you an audible warning of a camera.... in fact I'm sure you never could because thats why i never bothered.

Is that a MIB2 thing?

Yes I think it's MIB2 only. I was going to add that to my post as I thought I'd read it somewhere but now can't find where so I didn't put it in! - I've updated it now.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 09 September 2016, 17:34

Aha!

Cheers :D

I am sure the bloody bonging would drive me mad anyway - would be nice if you could make it another sound, but hey, something like that would be far too radical for a car manufacturer to let you do.

Make sure you turn it off if you go to France though (or don't load French camera locations) because its illegal there!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 09 September 2016, 17:42

Quote from: fredgroves on 09 September 2016, 17:34

Aha!

Cheers :D

I am sure the bloody bonging would drive me mad anyway - would be nice if you could make it another sound, but hey, something like that would be far too radical for a car manufacturer to let you do.

Make sure you turn it off if you go to France though (or don't load French camera locations) because its illegal there!

Yes I haven't decided if it's a bit too annoying yet. It's not a bong as such. Difficult to describe the sound but I think it will depend on the number of times it sounds as to how annoying it will be.  :whistle:

Knew it's illegal in france but don't plan on going there anytime soon. Also I only have the UK cameras loaded, not all of Europe.  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 09 September 2016, 17:55

Got my door mirrors wrapped today carbon fibre style, great job done. Doesn't seem to go any faster mind, perhaps it needs stripes....

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20160909_171415_zps0joernxx.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20160909_171415_zps0joernxx.jpg.html)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20160909_171430_zpsxmhiiafv.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20160909_171430_zpsxmhiiafv.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kelvyn29 on 09 September 2016, 18:10

Mirrors look awesome was going todo something similar to mine WHEN it arrives

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 09 September 2016, 18:24

Looking good Watts. I like that! :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 09 September 2016, 18:27

Well I achieved the impossible today on my R - the 200 mile half tank! 198.8 miles done since fill up and the range was showing 205 miles left, with the needle showing just more than half a tank. Have caned it 2 out of 5 days and still averaged 34.7mpg since fill.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 09 September 2016, 19:03

Cheers kelvyn29 and SRGTD, they did a great job and only £60. Really look good although clearly not real carbon fibre but the fit is of course perfect and if I get bored, cheap to change (quite fancy gloss black too). Next upgrade may be to the CS wheel centre caps with the red outers if I can get them for a sensible price.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 09 September 2016, 20:35

Quote from: Watts on 09 September 2016, 17:55

Got my door mirrors wrapped today carbon fibre style, great job done. Doesn't seem to go any faster mind, perhaps it needs stripes....

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20160909_171415_zps0joernxx.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20160909_171415_zps0joernxx.jpg.html)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20160909_171430_zpsxmhiiafv.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20160909_171430_zpsxmhiiafv.jpg.html)

They look excellent.  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 09 September 2016, 20:37

More what did I buy for it....

Ordered Blackvue DR650S 2CH dashcam and Power Magic Pro kit for hardwiring to fuse box of car.  Organised a group buy for Blackvue stuff on another forum so got it with a reasonable bit of discount. Decided to get a pro to install it so all booked in for installation on Fri 23rd Sept.  Should hopefully have it back end next week from the bodyshop.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 09 September 2016, 20:38

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 09 September 2016, 18:27

Well I achieved the impossible today on my R - the 200 mile half tank! 198.8 miles done since fill up and the range was showing 205 miles left, with the needle showing just more than half a tank. Have caned it 2 out of 5 days and still averaged 34.7mpg since fill.

Amazing.  You get mpg that I can't even dream of.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 09 September 2016, 20:41

Quote from: Booth11 on 09 September 2016, 20:38

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 09 September 2016, 18:27

Well I achieved the impossible today on my R - the 200 mile half tank! 198.8 miles done since fill up and the range was showing 205 miles left, with the needle showing just more than half a tank. Have caned it 2 out of 5 days and still averaged 34.7mpg since fill.

Amazing.  You get mpg that I can't even dream of.

Same here. "Caning" an R and getting mid 30's MPG just isn't possible, unless my maths is completely off.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 09 September 2016, 20:52

I can confirm that MH given any opportunity canes his R  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wesbar on 09 September 2016, 21:07

Finally got sick of plugging my phone 'manually' into a lightning cable and fitted a brodit mount with slide in holder for my iPhone. Makes using CarPlay a lot easier.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 09 September 2016, 22:16

Quote from: wesbar on 09 September 2016, 21:07

Finally got sick of plugging my phone 'manually' into a lightning cable and fitted a brodit mount with slide in holder for my iPhone. Makes using CarPlay a lot easier.

Any pics please?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 09 September 2016, 22:19

Quote from: JoeGTI on 09 September 2016, 20:41

Quote from: Booth11 on 09 September 2016, 20:38

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 09 September 2016, 18:27

Well I achieved the impossible today on my R - the 200 mile half tank! 198.8 miles done since fill up and the range was showing 205 miles left, with the needle showing just more than half a tank. Have caned it 2 out of 5 days and still averaged 34.7mpg since fill.

Amazing.  You get mpg that I can't even dream of.

Same here. "Caning" an R and getting mid 30's MPG just isn't possible, unless my maths is completely off.

I think MH must be caning a different R because there is no way on this earth I can fathom that.  I'm actually thrilled because my usual long term 19/20mpg temporarily increased to 25 mpg over the school summer hols. Now schools are back and traffic is back on roads it's heading southwards again rapidly, that and proper caning it round the back roads.  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 09 September 2016, 22:20

 

Quote from: mcmaddy on 09 September 2016, 20:52

I can confirm that MH given any opportunity canes his R  :wink:

Joe and I want proof.  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 09 September 2016, 22:23

Did the same in his gtd and got good mpg's from that also.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 09 September 2016, 23:05

Quote from: mcmaddy on 09 September 2016, 22:23

Did the same in his gtd and got good mpg's from that also.

Not doubting his word but he must drive differently to us mere mortals.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 09 September 2016, 23:11

Quote from: Booth11 on 09 September 2016, 20:37

More what did I buy for it....

Ordered Blackvue DR650S 2CH dashcam and Power Magic Pro kit for hardwiring to fuse box of car.  Organised a group buy for Blackvue stuff on another forum so got it with a reasonable bit of discount. Decided to get a pro to install it so all booked in for installation on Fri 23rd Sept.  Should hopefully have it back end next week from the bodyshop.

I'd advise caution for continuous use - that front camera/main unit overheats very easily. I loved the stealth look of the 650 when I fitted the 2 channel set-up, but within a week it was fried and back it went the the Amazon seller.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 09 September 2016, 23:14

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 09 September 2016, 23:11

Quote from: Booth11 on 09 September 2016, 20:37

More what did I buy for it....

Ordered Blackvue DR650S 2CH dashcam and Power Magic Pro kit for hardwiring to fuse box of car.  Organised a group buy for Blackvue stuff on another forum so got it with a reasonable bit of discount. Decided to get a pro to install it so all booked in for installation on Fri 23rd Sept.  Should hopefully have it back end next week from the bodyshop.

I'd advise caution for continuous use - that front camera/main unit overheats very easily. I loved the stealth look of the 650 when I fitted the 2 channel set-up, but within a week it was fried and back it went the the Amazon seller.

Thanks, yes I saw your earlier comments about that issue. Will keep an eye on it and mention that to the installer or Blavkvue for their opinion.  I'm buying direct from them so if there is an issue confident they will deal with it properly. I know a few with this unit and they've not reported any adverse issues.  Could you have had a faulty unit?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 09 September 2016, 23:20

Quote from: Booth11 on 09 September 2016, 22:19

Quote from: JoeGTI on 09 September 2016, 20:41

Quote from: Booth11 on 09 September 2016, 20:38

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 09 September 2016, 18:27

Well I achieved the impossible today on my R - the 200 mile half tank! 198.8 miles done since fill up and the range was showing 205 miles left, with the needle showing just more than half a tank. Have caned it 2 out of 5 days and still averaged 34.7mpg since fill.

Amazing.  You get mpg that I can't even dream of.

Same here. "Caning" an R and getting mid 30's MPG just isn't possible, unless my maths is completely off.

I think MH must be caning a different R because there is no way on this earth I can fathom that.  I'm actually thrilled because my usual long term 19/20mpg temporarily increased to 25 mpg over the school summer hols. Now schools are back and traffic is back on roads it's heading southwards again rapidly, that and proper caning it round the back roads.  :grin:

A longish (20 miles each way) commute, clear roads and a manual box all help with the mpg. My mpg has crept up 2mpg as a new 3 mile stretch of average speed camera 30mph zone has popped up on what was a 70mph road while North Tyneside council do work to eliminate yet another roundabout in favour of traffic light controlled junctions that are far more complicated than the roundabout being replaced.

When I get a stretch to accelerate in I do take advantage, but I do judge the road ahead well and come off the accelerator early and let the car slow down itself towards a roundabout or slow traffic ahead, so some of my driving style is economical (I bet my brakes are hardly worn at all).

If I did an 8 mile commute in city traffic, i'd probably consider myself lucky to hit 25mpg.

I'm a firm believer in a short burst of hard acceleration can be more economical than an extended period of moderate acceleration to get you to the desired speed.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 09 September 2016, 23:25

Quote from: Booth11 on 09 September 2016, 23:14

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 09 September 2016, 23:11

Quote from: Booth11 on 09 September 2016, 20:37

More what did I buy for it....

Ordered Blackvue DR650S 2CH dashcam and Power Magic Pro kit for hardwiring to fuse box of car.  Organised a group buy for Blackvue stuff on another forum so got it with a reasonable bit of discount. Decided to get a pro to install it so all booked in for installation on Fri 23rd Sept.  Should hopefully have it back end next week from the bodyshop.

I'd advise caution for continuous use - that front camera/main unit overheats very easily. I loved the stealth look of the 650 when I fitted the 2 channel set-up, but within a week it was fried and back it went the the Amazon seller.

Thanks, yes I saw your earlier comments about that issue. Will keep an eye on it and mention that to the installer or Blavkvue for their opinion.  I'm buying direct from them so if there is an issue confident they will deal with it properly. I know a few with this unit and they've not reported any adverse issues.  Could you have had a faulty unit?

It was reportedly a common fault with the unit - I did my research after the failure to decide whether to get a replacement or my money back, and decided on the latter. The unit runs hot, with a lack of decent ventilation. When the car is parked in a sunny spot, it effectively becomes a greenhouse, which doesn't help matters - maybe parking in the shade if it is on continuously will help.

I don't think it is an issue limited to the Blackvue 650 - continuous running generates continuous heat for most dashcams - maybe that's why the car companies don't offer systems of their own as optional equipment?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 10 September 2016, 00:03

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 09 September 2016, 23:25

Quote from: Booth11 on 09 September 2016, 23:14

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 09 September 2016, 23:11

Quote from: Booth11 on 09 September 2016, 20:37

More what did I buy for it....

Ordered Blackvue DR650S 2CH dashcam and Power Magic Pro kit for hardwiring to fuse box of car.  Organised a group buy for Blackvue stuff on another forum so got it with a reasonable bit of discount. Decided to get a pro to install it so all booked in for installation on Fri 23rd Sept.  Should hopefully have it back end next week from the bodyshop.

I'd advise caution for continuous use - that front camera/main unit overheats very easily. I loved the stealth look of the 650 when I fitted the 2 channel set-up, but within a week it was fried and back it went the the Amazon seller.

Thanks, yes I saw your earlier comments about that issue. Will keep an eye on it and mention that to the installer or Blavkvue for their opinion.  I'm buying direct from them so if there is an issue confident they will deal with it properly. I know a few with this unit and they've not reported any adverse issues.  Could you have had a faulty unit?

It was reportedly a common fault with the unit - I did my research after the failure to decide whether to get a replacement or my money back, and decided on the latter. The unit runs hot, with a lack of decent ventilation. When the car is parked in a sunny spot, it effectively becomes a greenhouse, which doesn't help matters - maybe parking in the shade if it is on continuously will help.

I don't think it is an issue limited to the Blackvue 650 - continuous running generates continuous heat for most dashcams - maybe that's why the car companies don't offer systems of their own as optional equipment?

Thanks for the info and warning MH, something to be aware of then.  I will try to park in shade but not from trees, lol.   :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: phope on 10 September 2016, 13:20

I have the DR600, and whilst it gets warm, I don't leave it on in parking mode

It did have to get sent back to the manufacturer for a reflash whilst out of warranty, as for some reason, it simply stopped working correctly but it was put down to a firmware fault

I find the dash and windscreen give glare into the lens in bright conditions, but invested in a polariser filter which has made a huge difference - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/141556524456

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 10 September 2016, 13:27

Quote from: phope on 10 September 2016, 13:20

I have the DR600, and whilst it gets warm, I don't leave it on in parking mode

It did have to get sent back to the manufacturer for a reflash whilst out of warranty, as for some reason, it simply stopped working correctly but it was put down to a firmware fault

I find the dash and windscreen give glare into the lens in bright conditions, but invested in a polariser filter which has made a huge difference - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/141556524456

Thanks for the link to the polariser filter.  Will see how it fares initially but might be something to get later down the line.  Cheers.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wesbar on 10 September 2016, 20:45

Quote from: Booth11 on 09 September 2016, 22:16

Quote from: wesbar on 09 September 2016, 21:07

Finally got sick of plugging my phone 'manually' into a lightning cable and fitted a brodit mount with slide in holder for my iPhone. Makes using CarPlay a lot easier.

Any pics please?

(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c190/wesbar/6b061077-2088-4c06-bfd8-1e9a06ffe774.jpg) (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/wesbar/media/6b061077-2088-4c06-bfd8-1e9a06ffe774.jpg.html)

There you go.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 10 September 2016, 20:51

^^

Thank you.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wesbar on 10 September 2016, 21:01

One of the good things is that when Apple maps is running on the head unit, the iPhone shows a list of the next turns which is handy.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 11 September 2016, 12:31

My car is 6 month's old tomorrow and I've just passed the 2000 miles mark.
That's not a typo by the way, I really did say two thousand miles!
Had a GTE behind me today and them DRL's really stand out.
Not sure I like them or not :undecided:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: phope on 11 September 2016, 17:49

Ordered some Clubsport wheel caps - should be a nice touch to go with my Red GTD and the black of the 18" Nogaro

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y223/phope1/csred_zps21yayt9h.png)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 11 September 2016, 18:32

Quote from: phope on 11 September 2016, 17:49

Ordered some Clubsport wheel caps - should be a nice touch to go with my Red GTD and the black of the 18" Nogaro

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y223/phope1/csred_zps21yayt9h.png)

They look cool. They'd go even better on my carbon grey GTI with red accents :smiley:
Do you have a link to them please?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: phope on 11 September 2016, 18:37

Got them from here - http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Kunzmann-Tuning-Shop/Volkswagen-/_i.html?_fsub=3&_sid=119835163&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322

Direct link: https://www.kunzmann.de/shop/en/wheels-wheel-hub-cap-chrome-red-vw-golf-7-genuine-volkswagen.htm

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 11 September 2016, 18:40

Cheers.
Not exactly giving them away are they :shocked:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: phope on 11 September 2016, 18:43

No, not cheap - I needed another set anyway as my cheap Chinese replica ones on the winter wheels have corroded/discoloured

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 11 September 2016, 18:58

Quote from: phope on 11 September 2016, 17:49

Ordered some Clubsport wheel caps - should be a nice touch to go with my Red GTD and the black of the 18" Nogaro

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y223/phope1/csred_zps21yayt9h.png)

I'm thinking about those too, they just seem a bit pricey. May see if my local dealer can order them and save the delivery cost.

On a different note, I was briefly in convoy today with another 3 door GTI PP, first I've seen in ages too!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 11 September 2016, 19:28

Might be worth getting a small bit of clear wrap from an ebayer for a couple of quid for those caps - if the foils corrode on the VW logo, they're not a warranty item (and they usually don't last 3 years unprotected).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 11 September 2016, 22:45

I'm sure although not 100% that they changed my centre cap on the Mk6 after they discoloured.

Why would they not be covered by the warranty?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 12 September 2016, 00:24

I had a couple of centre caps replaced under warranty on my previous car (mk6 GTD).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 12 September 2016, 06:46

I'm sure they brought out new updated caps a few years ago that now don't corrode.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Talk-torque on 12 September 2016, 07:23

Think the point is that if you put some on that are clearly not the originals, and they corrode, then you are on your own. Thought about continuing the red accent thing on mine, but, after the PP badges they are not cheap. Still......

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 12 September 2016, 07:57

Quote from: p3asa on 11 September 2016, 22:45

I'm sure although not 100% that they changed my centre cap on the Mk6 after they discoloured.

Why would they not be covered by the warranty?

  Because you didn't get them with the car and they were bought from a third party, if you get these CS caps from the link given.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 12 September 2016, 09:35

Ah right, got you.
I didn't get them though LoL
Not sure how much they are from VW but it might be worthwhile for peace of mind for anyone to buy direct.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 13 September 2016, 10:58

Mrs W's is in for its second service after 18 months and 15k, reporting the rear discs and pads are worn by 80%. I think that is actually really poor, love to know what she has been doing

Will be interesting what they say to mine on Thursday

Ironically yesterday she said she may want to sell it

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 13 September 2016, 13:44

I wonder how significant the brake wear is increased due to using the adaptive cruise frequently?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 13 September 2016, 16:09

I'd have thought that the likelihood of the rears wearing before the fronts is unusual at best... and then chuck in the mileage. Sounds more like a fault somewhere - something dragging the calipers? And its done disc damage as well as pads... deffo weird.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jackie Treehorn on 13 September 2016, 16:28

Quote from: wigit on 13 September 2016, 10:58

Mrs W's is in for its second service after 18 months and 15k, reporting the rear discs and pads are worn by 80%. I think that is actually really poor, love to know what she has been doing

Will be interesting what they say to mine on Thursday

Ironically yesterday she said she may want to sell it

have you checked?  Dealers say loads of sh** to get people to pay for things are a service.  Just had my 2nd service and 12k and not even mentioned on the inspection due to so little wear.

If its true its not normal, my guess is they mean the fronts...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: phazer on 13 September 2016, 18:25

As above, I'd check rather than relying on a dealer. Some years ago my wife's care went in for a service and the report back was that the front brakes were quite worn and we should think about changing them. I'd changed the discs and pads two days earlier.

I got a healthy discount on the service when I pointed this out and asked what they were playing at.

That said...

Rear brakes do tend to wear more heavily on modern cars as the ESP is always doing something. Could be that your other half is driving in a manner to cause the car to brake the rears more for stability thus wearing them quicker?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 13 September 2016, 21:11

Quote from: wigit on 13 September 2016, 10:58

Mrs W's is in for its second service after 18 months and 15k, reporting the rear discs and pads are worn by 80%. I think that is actually really poor, love to know what she has been doing

Will be interesting what they say to mine on Thursday

Ironically yesterday she said she may want to sell it

Perhaps the electric hand brake is staying partly on? My last car was 12 years old and a smidge under 100k miles when I sold it and it'd had one set of replacement pads front and back but all discs were still good.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 13 September 2016, 22:00

As others have said digit, doesn't sound right at all unless mrs w has been a very naughty girl!  Sounds like there must be some mechanical reason for the wear if it is actually the case.  Has she had any noticeable issues?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 14 September 2016, 11:22

I think dealer BS having checked these last night and given it a thorough road test

They will just get marked down in the service questionnaire and an e-mail dropped to customer services

Mrs W is not a demon on the brakes

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: phazer on 14 September 2016, 15:47

Quote from: wigit on 14 September 2016, 11:22

I think dealer BS having checked these last night and given it a thorough road test

They will just get marked down in the service questionnaire and an e-mail dropped to customer services

Mrs W is not a demon on the brakes

As I said, you don't need to be hot on the brakes these days. The ESP makes adjustments all of the time on a modern car, even when the light doesn't come on. It's perfectly possible for someone to drive in a style (road types/weather/driving ability/etc) to use more intervention without tanking round everywhere.

However, if you've looked at the discs and they're ok then the dealer is just wanting some extra spends  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 15 September 2016, 16:50

Got the phone call to say repairs are complete and car ready.  Picking it up tomorrow morning.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: AndyG on 15 September 2016, 17:13

Great news you'll soon be an R driver once again.Hope the repairs are spot on.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 15 September 2016, 17:31

Quote from: Booth11 on 15 September 2016, 16:50

Got the phone call to say repairs are complete and car ready.  Picking it up tomorrow morning.

Great news :smiley: Enjoy it and looking forward to some extra super shiny photos!

As for mine, all wheels off and cleaned then treated to a coating of G-Techniq C2v3. Was pleased to see how little muck was on the barrels and the rear of the spokes, made all those tricky cleans with my hands bent in all sorts of directions worthwhile! Gave the calipers a good clean too. Rest of the car is pretty filthy though :rolleyes: Only disappointment was finding out that I now only have one un-kerbed wheel left :angry:

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20160915_174925_zpsawoxiaa4.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20160915_174925_zpsawoxiaa4.jpg.html)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20160915_174955_zpsixocdwgc.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20160915_174955_zpsixocdwgc.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 15 September 2016, 17:44

Good luck Bec. Hopefully its like new.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snooze on 15 September 2016, 19:27

Massive deluge, floods everywhere. Just drove through 2ft of water. Oil temp went up to 105c! Will my engine be ok?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Talk-torque on 15 September 2016, 22:03

Quote from: Snooze on 15 September 2016, 19:27

Massive deluge, floods everywhere. Just drove through 2ft of water. Oil temp went up to 105c! Will my engine be ok?

Oil temp should run somewhere above 100C, normally, so not a problem. I think 105C is probably a bit on the low side. Oil needs to be hot enough to boil off any condensation.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 15 September 2016, 22:04

Quote from: Snooze on 15 September 2016, 19:27

Massive deluge, floods everywhere. Just drove through 2ft of water. Oil temp went up to 105c! Will my engine be ok?

2ft of water? Is the car interior flooded? If you'd taken water into the engine and tried to compress it you'd have a completely buggered engine, oil temp a little high may be due to the drag of driving through the water at speeds to low for effective cooling (like idling in heavy traffic can see the car get a bit warm). If the engine is still running then it's fine, 106C is nothing to worry about.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 15 September 2016, 22:07

Oil temp of 105 nothing to worry about. 

On the R oil temps run normal at 104/105C. Mine often saw 108 plus though the summer.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: LRWmotorsport on 16 September 2016, 07:56

Typically oil doesn't start to brake down this side of 120 degrees.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 16 September 2016, 13:14

Got it back from the bodyshop.

Collected my car this morning.  Despite having to inspect it in the rain, I am thrilled to say, the body shop has once again, done an absolute top top job.  Quality of repair really is second to none.  Respray and blending is spot on - no discernible paint mismatch between the new bumper (plastic) and the rear wing.  No overspray.  New bumper perfectly aligned and panel gaps exact along their length. As if it never happened!
 
Lepsons refurbishment of my damaged Pretoria is equally of exceptional quality.  The paint match is excellent, neither lighter or darker, which was a big concern. And the finish is just as it should be.  If I was being uber picky I would say the refurbed wheel colour is marginally less bluey than the others but I am talking less than a 5% margin of difference between them.  Given that quite a few refurbed Prets have come back noticeably darker, I am more than happy with that.  Needs sealing to protect and add shine but really pleased with it.

Car and wheels need a wash as dirty by my standards, but torrential rain outside so that will have to wait.  I am massively relieved. 

Some pics of the repairs:

(https://c7.staticflickr.com/9/8459/29680105366_7a19308388_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MdJihA)

(https://c6.staticflickr.com/8/7546/29715343445_421362fd3b_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MgQUkF)

(https://c4.staticflickr.com/9/8335/29634139131_16de6a2c79_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/M9EH8i)

(https://c3.staticflickr.com/8/7528/29680165226_27b9e8ea99_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MdJB5E)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8226/29424247600_02df618506_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LQ7XFN)

(https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8881/29604272162_2926b41ac8_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/M72CHy)

(https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8878/29680148916_a179b32911_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MdJwes)

(https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8510/29088887714_c63a3c82ef_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Lju9SN)
 (https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8114/29604314212_8ea48db4fd_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/M72Rdy)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8280/29088936344_6c460908fc_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Ljupkf)

Wheel:

(https://c7.staticflickr.com/9/8463/29680636046_f911a6675f_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MdM23f)

(https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8238/29088917564_05b3ff40c5_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LjuiKs)

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/9/8592/29634115481_a5eb17cfa2_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/M9EA6x)

Side by side

Non refurbed wheel                                                    Refurbed wheel
(https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8037/29089513714_6a3e4cf570_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LjxmXU)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 16 September 2016, 14:08

Phew! And  :cool:

:afro:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 16 September 2016, 14:11

Fantastic news Rebecca!
Fingers crossed this is the last time your car gets abused by a stranger.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 16 September 2016, 14:34

Your repaired R looks good, the nearside rear wing seems to show a strong "orange peel" effect in the paint, maybe it's the lighting?

I am sure you will get a far better idea on the repair once you have detailed the car.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 16 September 2016, 14:45

Looking good again Rebecca.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 16 September 2016, 14:52

Really pleased for you :smiley: Just don't forget when you are driving and press the throttle as you had to in the Micra :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 16 September 2016, 14:52

Quote from: clubsport on 16 September 2016, 14:34

Your repaired R looks good, the nearside rear wing seems to show a strong "orange peel" effect in the paint, maybe it's the lighting?

It will match the rest of the car then. I think VW's are terrible for orange peel.


Its looking great Bec. Pleased for you its all turned out okay.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 16 September 2016, 15:46

Nipped to Costco and couldn't resist snapping this shot  :nerd:
(https://c4.staticflickr.com/9/8106/29638162731_53a6be2d66_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Ma2kcH) (https://flic.kr/p/Ma2kcH)   (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/), on Flickr

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 16 September 2016, 16:38

Quote from: Exonian on 16 September 2016, 14:08

Phew! And  :cool:

:afro:

Quote from: kalimon on 16 September 2016, 14:11

Fantastic news Rebecca!
Fingers crossed this is the last time your car gets abused by a stranger.

Quote from: SRGTD on 16 September 2016, 14:45

Looking good again Rebecca.

Quote from: Watts on 16 September 2016, 14:52

Really pleased for you :smiley: Just don't forget when you are driving and press the throttle as you had to in the Micra :wink:

Thanks everyone.  I'm hugely relived and pleased to get it back looking so well.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 16 September 2016, 16:44

Quote from: clubsport on 16 September 2016, 14:34

Your repaired R looks good, the nearside rear wing seems to show a strong "orange peel" effect in the paint, maybe it's the lighting?

I am sure you will get a far better idea on the repair once you have detailed the car.

The lightning emphasis it but the orange peel on the resprayed wing is the same level as previously and matches the rest of the car.  Orange Peel is the curse of a VW and whilst present on most colours, is at its most noticeable on DBP.  If you were to look through my Flick pics there are several close up pics of panels which clearly show orange peel to the same degree, so in that respect the repair is as per the factory. 

I have learned to embrace the orange peel, though I have invested in the Meguairs Microfibre Correction DA pad and polish system which has been shown to have a 'levelling' effect on orange peel.  So when I am able to fit in my next full detail and DA session I will be closely looking to see if it does make any noticeable difference. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 16 September 2016, 16:46

Quote from: p3asa on 16 September 2016, 14:52

Quote from: clubsport on 16 September 2016, 14:34

Your repaired R looks good, the nearside rear wing seems to show a strong "orange peel" effect in the paint, maybe it's the lighting?

It will match the rest of the car then. I think VW's are terrible for orange peel.


Its looking great Bec. Pleased for you its all turned out okay.

Thanks Stevie.  Spot on with the orange peel comment.  It would have looked wrong if it didn't have any.  You either have it or you don't but if you do, you want the car to be the same all over.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 16 September 2016, 19:11

Great stuff Rebecca! It does look a bit orange-peely, but I can also confirm that the lapiz blue factory paint is like that too.

Did you have to get the tyre changed too? That's a new tyre anyway by the looks of it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 16 September 2016, 19:20

Quote from: JoeGTI on 16 September 2016, 19:11

Great stuff Rebecca! It does look a bit orange-peely, but I can also confirm that the lapiz blue factory paint is like that too.

Did you have to get the tyre changed too? That's a new tyre anyway by the looks of it.

Thanks Joe. It does look on the orange peely side but actually not much more so than usual.  Sometimes the light can exaggerate it and I think that's our of these pics but I had to rush to take a few snaps as the sky was about to empty overhead, lol.  Wax is good for knocking back the appearance of it a little bit so once it's had a couple of coats it should look less obvious.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Aidey on 16 September 2016, 19:24

was gutted today when i turned the car on and saw an exclamation mark on the dash, pressed the car button on the console and my driver side lamps are out.... :sad:
Now do i replace or leave for the garage to do it , im due my CS any day now...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 16 September 2016, 19:33

Quote from: Booth11 on 16 September 2016, 19:20

Quote from: JoeGTI on 16 September 2016, 19:11

Great stuff Rebecca! It does look a bit orange-peely, but I can also confirm that the lapiz blue factory paint is like that too.

Did you have to get the tyre changed too? That's a new tyre anyway by the looks of it.

Thanks Joe. It does look on the orange peely side but actually not much more so than usual.  Sometimes the light can exaggerate it and I think that's our of these pics but I had to rush to take a few snaps as the sky was about to empty overhead, lol.  Wax is good for knocking back the appearance of it a little bit so once it's had a couple of coats it should look less obvious.

When I had my door repaired, the body shop told me to bring it back again after 3-4 weeks and they would polish it to "bring it up". I wasn't going to bother as it looked perfect the day I collected it but I did notice after a week or so that the orange peel effect got worse - as the new paint/lacquer cured. So I did brImg it back in and they tackled it with a DA. It looked spot on afterwards and has been fine since. In fact that door has less orange peel than the rest of the car lol.

So I'd say don't touch it with any polish for a few weeks. Let the paint fully cure..

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Damion on 16 September 2016, 20:40

I ordered and sent mine back, there really poor quality, covered in scratches

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 16 September 2016, 21:26

Quote from: JoeGTI on 16 September 2016, 19:33

Quote from: Booth11 on 16 September 2016, 19:20

Quote from: JoeGTI on 16 September 2016, 19:11

Great stuff Rebecca! It does look a bit orange-peely, but I can also confirm that the lapiz blue factory paint is like that too.

Did you have to get the tyre changed too? That's a new tyre anyway by the looks of it.

Thanks Joe. It does look on the orange peely side but actually not much more so than usual.  Sometimes the light can exaggerate it and I think that's our of these pics but I had to rush to take a few snaps as the sky was about to empty overhead, lol.  Wax is good for knocking back the appearance of it a little bit so once it's had a couple of coats it should look less obvious.

When I had my door repaired, the body shop told me to bring it back again after 3-4 weeks and they would polish it to "bring it up". I wasn't going to bother as it looked perfect the day I collected it but I did notice after a week or so that the orange peel effect got worse - as the new paint/lacquer cured. So I did brImg it back in and they tackled it with a DA. It looked spot on afterwards and has been fine since. In fact that door has less orange peel than the rest of the car lol.

So I'd say don't touch it with any polish for a few weeks. Let the paint fully cure..

I'll keep my eye on it Joe.  I won't be touching the resprayed panels with a DA for a while so the paint can harden.  Always been advised to avoid doing anything to repainted panel for about a month but I'll leave the DA-ing of those even longer.  Rest of the car will get done though. 

I remember when they did my front wing on the mk6 GTI, that was better and less orange peely than factory.  I have always found that its the doors and rear wings which show the peel more than other parts of the car. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snooze on 16 September 2016, 22:01

May have exaggerated depth of water. Felt like 2 foot!  :whistle: Car was running fine today thankfully.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 17 September 2016, 09:31

Quote from: Snooze on 16 September 2016, 22:01

May have exaggerated depth of water. Felt like 2 foot!  :whistle: Car was running fine today thankfully.

Thought so, an Amarok would've struggled getting through 2 feet of water without wetting your shoes.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snooze on 17 September 2016, 09:56

Quote from: Booth11 on 16 September 2016, 13:14

Got it back from the bodyshop.

Collected my car this morning.  Despite having to inspect it in the rain, I am thrilled to say, the body shop has once again, done an absolute top top job.  Quality of repair really is second to none.  Respray and blending is spot on - no discernible paint mismatch between the new bumper (plastic) and the rear wing.  No overspray.  New bumper perfectly aligned and panel gaps exact along their length. As if it never happened!
 
Lepsons refurbishment of my damaged Pretoria is equally of exceptional quality.  The paint match is excellent, neither lighter or darker, which was a big concern. And the finish is just as it should be.  If I was being uber picky I would say the refurbed wheel colour is marginally less bluey than the others but I am talking less than a 5% margin of difference between them.  Given that quite a few refurbed Prets have come back noticeably darker, I am more than happy with that.  Needs sealing to protect and add shine but really pleased with it.

Car and wheels need a wash as dirty by my standards, but torrential rain outside so that will have to wait.  I am massively relieved. 

Some pics of the repairs:

(https://c7.staticflickr.com/9/8459/29680105366_7a19308388_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MdJihA)

(https://c6.staticflickr.com/8/7546/29715343445_421362fd3b_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MgQUkF)

(https://c4.staticflickr.com/9/8335/29634139131_16de6a2c79_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/M9EH8i)

(https://c3.staticflickr.com/8/7528/29680165226_27b9e8ea99_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MdJB5E)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8226/29424247600_02df618506_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LQ7XFN)

(https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8881/29604272162_2926b41ac8_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/M72CHy)

(https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8878/29680148916_a179b32911_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MdJwes)

(https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8510/29088887714_c63a3c82ef_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Lju9SN)
 (https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8114/29604314212_8ea48db4fd_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/M72Rdy)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8280/29088936344_6c460908fc_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Ljupkf)

Wheel:

(https://c7.staticflickr.com/9/8463/29680636046_f911a6675f_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MdM23f)

(https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8238/29088917564_05b3ff40c5_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LjuiKs)

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/9/8592/29634115481_a5eb17cfa2_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/M9EA6x)

Side by side

Non refurbed wheel                                                    Refurbed wheel
(https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8037/29089513714_6a3e4cf570_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LjxmXU)

Nice one Rebecca. Glad your pleased!

My rear arch has a funny mark on it which appeared couple weeks after respray. Hope it just polishes off.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 17 September 2016, 10:06

Quote from: Snooze on 16 September 2016, 22:01

May have exaggerated depth of water. Felt like 2 foot!  :whistle: Car was running fine today thankfully.

Brilliant!
You can't beat a tall tale told well :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 17 September 2016, 12:30

 

Quote from: Snooze on 16 September 2016, 22:01

May have exaggerated depth of water. Felt like 2 foot!  :whistle: Car was running fine today thankfully.

Haha, love it Snooze.  Just a bit of artistic licence.  :laugh:  Glad the car has lived to tell the tale.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 17 September 2016, 12:31

Quote from: Snooze on 17 September 2016, 09:56

Nice one Rebecca. Glad your pleased!

My rear arch has a funny mark on it which appeared couple weeks after respray. Hope it just polishes off.

Thanks Snooze.   :smiley:

What sort of funny mark is it? 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snooze on 17 September 2016, 16:43

Quote from: Booth11 on 17 September 2016, 12:31

Quote from: Snooze on 17 September 2016, 09:56

Nice one Rebecca. Glad your pleased!

My rear arch has a funny mark on it which appeared couple weeks after respray. Hope it just polishes off.

Thanks Snooze.   :smiley:

What sort of funny mark is it?

It was a kind of water mark or residue. Has gone now after a wash thankfully!

(http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/Snooze9/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-09/F8960219-3572-43AD-BCC6-2183189ECC1F.jpg) (http://s1091.photobucket.com/user/Snooze9/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-09/F8960219-3572-43AD-BCC6-2183189ECC1F.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 18 September 2016, 08:17

Technically yesterday, but given mine a long weekend break by the sea. Beautiful location in sunny Dorset, a pub virtually on the beach :smiley:

View from my window:

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20160918_081823_zps6uss5g6k.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20160918_081823_zps6uss5g6k.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 18 September 2016, 09:07

Quote from: Snooze on 17 September 2016, 16:43

Quote from: Booth11 on 17 September 2016, 12:31

Quote from: Snooze on 17 September 2016, 09:56

Nice one Rebecca. Glad your pleased!

My rear arch has a funny mark on it which appeared couple weeks after respray. Hope it just polishes off.

Thanks Snooze.   :smiley:

What sort of funny mark is it?

It was a kind of water mark or residue. Has gone now after a wash thankfully!

(http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/Snooze9/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-09/F8960219-3572-43AD-BCC6-2183189ECC1F.jpg) (http://s1091.photobucket.com/user/Snooze9/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-09/F8960219-3572-43AD-BCC6-2183189ECC1F.jpg.html)

Ah, glad it's washed off.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 18 September 2016, 09:07

Quote from: Watts on 18 September 2016, 08:17

Technically yesterday, but given mine a long weekend break by the sea. Beautiful location in sunny Dorset, a pub virtually on the beach :smiley:

View from my window:

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20160918_081823_zps6uss5g6k.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20160918_081823_zps6uss5g6k.jpg.html)

Very nice!  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 18 September 2016, 13:08

Just saw Bumblebee and Co in Newcastle - they've been filming for the next Transformers film here (presumably they're going to pass off the John Dobson designed "Monument" area of the Toon as part of London).

Due to the Transformers connection, I have a theory that Newcastle City council and North Tyneside council's recent projects of eliminating major roundabouts in favour of much slower light controlled junctions is a Decepticon plot to keep the Autobots stuck in traffic, leaving them too late to save the day when the Decepticons wreak havok.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JamesR27 on 18 September 2016, 13:56

Washed and fitted some new valve caps my in laws bought me back from holiday.


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v285/JamesRees/Mk7/78C7CAC5-E3B0-4275-BF51-29DE09985A0E_zps0wfomsoq.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/JamesRees/media/Mk7/78C7CAC5-E3B0-4275-BF51-29DE09985A0E_zps0wfomsoq.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 19 September 2016, 18:07

Last week we were away on a trip down south. Down the M74/M6 from Lanarkshire to Northamptonshire staying with family. Whilst down we had a trip to drayton manor (for thomasland :laugh) and twycross zoo (both aprox 45 miles each way from where we were staying). On the way back stopped in at Sheffield to see family and then via York (to go to the railway museum as). I used my 'long-term' setting on the car to keep a note of the milage and mpg..

(https://c8.staticflickr.com/9/8123/29168386343_bd28978a1b_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LrvB3P)

There was a bit of running about as well, so 52.3mpg might not seem that good to some, but I was happy with it overall. On the motorways, the ACC was set to 75, unless there were limits/cameras to dictate otherwise. :whistle: Wasn't driving too fast as the mrs was with me of course, but wasn't hanging too much about either. The mpg on the trip down was much better than coming back.

When we got back I gave it a full wash on Friday morning (sorry no pics). It's going to get a full decontamination clean and coated with c2v3 this week, followed by touching up all the stone chips with a chipex kit when I get chance after that.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 19 September 2016, 18:41

Took mine to visit a distant cousin at Bovington Tank Museum today:

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/image1-3_zpsisdbtpns.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/image1-3_zpsisdbtpns.jpg.html)

Tiger II prototype, a beast :evil:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jackie Treehorn on 19 September 2016, 20:12

(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g271/emmber2429/XSP_0345_zpsxe50ywbr.jpg) (http://s58.photobucket.com/user/emmber2429/media/XSP_0345_zpsxe50ywbr.jpg.html)

Few pics and video tomorrow if I get time hopefully

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTD1414 on 21 September 2016, 13:55

Found a nice big parking space  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: golfhappy on 21 September 2016, 14:25

Truck threw up a stone cracked windscreen, getting it fixed on Friday. See what the repairs like...as long as it keeps out the rain and the flies that's the main thing  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Talk-torque on 21 September 2016, 14:52

Just had a crack fixed on my wife's Polo. If it's more than 1cm long, and/or in the driver's eyeline, it's a new screen, which we needed. Good job, on our drive, by Autowindscreens, (AA), with a £50 excess. Worth £50 to have a nice new screen, rather than the 7 year old scratched and chipped item! 😀

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 21 September 2016, 14:57

Quote from: Talk-torque on 21 September 2016, 14:52

Just had a crack fixed on my wife's Polo. If it's more than 1cm long, and/or in the driver's eyeline, it's a new screen, which we needed. Good job, on our drive, by Autowindscreens, (AA), with a £50 excess. Worth £50 to have a nice new screen, rather than the 7 year old scratched and chipped item! 😀

Agree - worth a new screen. Had mine done a few months back (no choice as in drivers eye line) and excess was a whopping £140 for replacement windscreen. However much better now. Mine was replaced by autoglass and they did a top job. New screen identical except for where the VW logo was there's a Pilkington one.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Moro on 21 September 2016, 16:08

The car had the last service on the 3 year plan, and an MOT...which it failed!

There is a fuel leak from one the injectors. Fortunately it is a warranty item they won't give me the car back as they think it is dangerous. A driveshaft boot needs replacing too - not an MOT fail at this stage, but the garage wanted to do it as it is also a warranty item. For information, the car has covered just over 12k miles.

I think I am glad I optioned the 5 year warranty now, as I plan keeping this car for at least another year.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 21 September 2016, 16:20

Good that you have warranty cover in place, did the VW garage perform the Mot or do they farm those out to other garages?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Damion on 21 September 2016, 18:03

Quote from: GTD1414 on 21 September 2016, 13:55

Found a nice big parking space  :cool:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v621/Glynne106/IMG_3488.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v621/Glynne106/IMG_3486.jpg)

Thats my kind of parking space, good choice!
BTW were the cones already in place? Reason I ask is I've been known to relocate them from time to time to the embarrassment of my good lady!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 21 September 2016, 18:12

Quote from: GTD1414 on 21 September 2016, 13:55

Found a nice big parking space  :cool:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v621/Glynne106/IMG_3488.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v621/Glynne106/IMG_3486.jpg)

Mmmm...... luxury parking :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTD1414 on 21 September 2016, 18:27

The cones were already there along all the larger spaces.

Disabled spaces further along and no mother/child signs anywhere, looks as if they were getting ready to paint these on...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Moro on 21 September 2016, 19:51

Quote from: clubsport on 21 September 2016, 16:20

Good that you have warranty cover in place, did the VW garage perform the Mot or do they farm those out to other garages?

Supplying dealers. I have quite a lot of respect for them. The last VW I bought was from them in 1993 (VR6) and the hugely troublesome car I owned then was dealt with very sympathetically...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 21 September 2016, 19:56

Chipex kit arrived ready for some stone chips to be fixed. Need to do decontamination clean first though - planned for tomorrow. Weather report looks ok so fingers crossed.

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7751/29545068750_7363fd223e_b.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/103999424@N04/29545068750/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: AndyG on 21 September 2016, 20:10

It's not bad chippex,I've found that when I apply the paint,if I lick my ungloved index finger and gently apply it over the paint I've applied it sort of blends the paint in nicely.Once the paint is dry gently pass over with the blending solution then polish.
If it doesn't look right you can remove the paint with more pressure with the blending solution and start again.It takes me many attempts to get it something like.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 21 September 2016, 20:14

Quote from: AndyG on 21 September 2016, 20:10

It's not bad chippex,I've found that when I apply the paint,if I lick my ungloved index finger and gently apply it over the paint I've applied it sort of blends the paint in nicely.Once the paint is dry gently pass over with the blending solution then polish.
If it doesn't look right you can remove the paint with more pressure with the blending solution and start again.It takes me many attempts to get it something like.

Thanks for the tips.  How long did you find it takes to dry before using the blending solution? (Still need to read the instructions properly!)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: eightyeightmph on 21 September 2016, 20:19

Scirocco R went back & I picked up the new GTD last Saturday, changed the badges to black ones and then went back and vinyl wrapped the rear backing plate. It's going in for a new car detail in 2 weeks and will have the half roof & mirror covers vinyl wrapped gloss black in due course. Very pleased so far.

(http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m12/eightyeightmph/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_8770.jpg) (http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m12/eightyeightmph/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_8802.jpg) (http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m12/eightyeightmph/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_8803.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: AndyG on 21 September 2016, 20:48

Depending on the chip I leave it about 40 mins sometimes longer,I'm often impatient and don't leave it long enough but you've got a good few hours that you can wipe all the paint off with applied pressure and start again.
It's trial and error and depends on weather temperature how long to leave it.Im far from an expert but you can get acceptable results. Good luck with it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dereks on 22 September 2016, 15:49

2 x Diamond cut refurbs and 4 new Goodyears most I've spent on a car in a long time. :cry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 22 September 2016, 19:47

Had a lovely day out, good mix of roads from the M25 to A and B roads through some stunning countryside in Kent and Sussex. A couple of great NT houses thrown in too. 170 miles, lots of different traffic conditions and 41mpg, pretty good. GTI made for a really enjoyable drive even if it's nigh on impossible to give it a thrash as it's up to speed/traffic too quick. But a great day out was had by, well, me, not sure my OH was quite so impressed...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: joe6 on 22 September 2016, 19:57

Quote from: AndyG on 21 September 2016, 20:48

Depending on the chip I leave it about 40 mins sometimes longer,I'm often impatient and don't leave it long enough but you've got a good few hours that you can wipe all the paint off with applied pressure and start again.
It's trial and error and depends on weather temperature how long to leave it.Im far from an expert but you can get acceptable results. Good luck with it.

You can speed the process slightly by borrowing the wife's hairdryer :wink: but use it gently. (If the ambient temperature is low then it is pretty essential to get the paint to dry.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 22 September 2016, 20:53

Full decontamination clean using Tardis and Iron X, then applied gTechniq c2v3 to all exterior glass and paintwork when done. About 5 hrs work in total. More detail on the process I used can be found in the detailing thread (no pun intended :rolleyes:)... http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=274783.msg2548395#msg2548395 (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=274783.msg2548395#msg2548395)

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 22 September 2016, 21:55

Stunning work!!
One of the very best GTD's I've seen :drool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: golfhappy on 23 September 2016, 13:02

Update on the windscreen repair, Nation wide motorglass came did repaired, fast efficient no hitches. Many thanks to Robbie.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Moro on 23 September 2016, 18:58

Quote from: Moro on 21 September 2016, 16:08

The car had the last service on the 3 year plan, and an MOT...which it failed!

There is a fuel leak from one the injectors. Fortunately it is a warranty item they won't give me the car back as they think it is dangerous. A driveshaft boot needs replacing too - not an MOT fail at this stage, but the garage wanted to do it as it is also a warranty item. For information, the car has covered just over 12k miles.

I think I am glad I optioned the 5 year warranty now, as I plan keeping this car for at least another year.

Update on my earlier post. I got the car back today, and the actual MOT failure was the High Pressure Fuel Pump, which was leaking.

Anyone else had this problem?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fergie7 on 23 September 2016, 20:16

Quote

Update on my earlier post. I got the car back today, and the actual MOT failure was the High Pressure Fuel Pump, which was leaking.

Anyone else had this problem?

I had my high pressure fuel pump changed under warranty in May 2015 at just under 10k miles (Oct 2013 registered car).  It was leaking at the HP fuel pump regulator, they fitted a new fuel pump and cam follower.

Just started to notice a very slight smell of fumes in the cabin on way home one day and when got back and opened bonnet for a look saw a wee trace of residue around the fuel pump.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 23 September 2016, 20:41

Quote from: fergie7 on 23 September 2016, 20:16

Quote

Update on my earlier post. I got the car back today, and the actual MOT failure was the High Pressure Fuel Pump, which was leaking.

Anyone else had this problem?

I had my high pressure fuel pump changed under warranty in May 2015 at just under 10k miles (Oct 2013 registered car).  It was leaking at the HP fuel pump regulator, they fitted a new fuel pump and cam follower.

Just started to notice a very slight smell of fumes in the cabin on way home one day and when got back and opened bonnet for a look saw a wee trace of residue around the fuel pump.

Love the shot of the two GTI's in your sig, very cool :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fergie7 on 23 September 2016, 21:17

Quote from: kalimon on 23 September 2016, 20:41

Love the shot of the two GTI's in your sig, very cool :cool:

Thanks!  Unfortunately the mk1 doesn't quite look like that at the minute, most of it is in boxes getting ready for a full restoration...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 24 September 2016, 21:27

Not today but yesterday....

Had the dashcam installed.  Installer from Blackvue did an excellent job.  Made him a cuppa, had a chat and then left him to it.  Took about an hour then he went through the basics and set up the app etc.

I chose to have it located to the left of the mirror as the HBA camera sits in front and central to the mirror, and the dashcam would have had to be stuck quite low on the windscreen to be clear of that.  But really pleased with it, can’t be seen at all from driver’s seat.  Can see it partially from passenger seat but I’m never sat in that seat anyway. Very discreet.  Here’s a few pics.

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: phope on 24 September 2016, 21:43

Looks like a good install job :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 24 September 2016, 23:59

Exactly where I had mine - so it couldn't be seen from the driver's seat, had a cutout on the rim of the domed part of the rear view mirror assembly cover so as not to pinch the cabling. Have you set it up for continuous monitoring? Keep an eye on the heat the front unit is putting out. Definitely the best looking Dashcam form I found for dual channel.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: cosmos on 25 September 2016, 09:08

A good dashcam is the next thing on my shopping list.

Anyone know of any decent fitters in the North West? I've seen some websites which offer a nationwide service for fitting but they seem a bit pricey. Equally, at £30 Halfords seem too cheap and I wouldn't trust them at all anyway!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 25 September 2016, 14:03

Quote from: phope on 24 September 2016, 21:43

Looks like a good install job :)

Ta, he did a really good job and trim all intact.

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 24 September 2016, 23:59

Exactly where I had mine - so it couldn't be seen from the driver's seat, had a cutout on the rim of the domed part of the rear view mirror assembly cover so as not to pinch the cabling. Have you set it up for continuous monitoring? Keep an eye on the heat the front unit is putting out. Definitely the best looking Dashcam form I found for dual channel.

Yes, it's hard wired in with the Power Magic Pro, and set to run for 12 hours when parked up.  That's plenty long enough.  Yeah I mentioned about overheating and he said they've had it on a few units but has tended to be when the cooling vents have become blocked.

It was important for me that itv was a very discreet looking unit.  I looked at the Thinkware F770 but the front camera unit was just too bulky for my liking.  Not cheap but money well spent I think.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 25 September 2016, 15:13

Quote from: Booth11 on 25 September 2016, 14:03

Quote from: phope on 24 September 2016, 21:43

Looks like a good install job :)

Ta, he did a really good job and trim all intact.

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 24 September 2016, 23:59

Exactly where I had mine - so it couldn't be seen from the driver's seat, had a cutout on the rim of the domed part of the rear view mirror assembly cover so as not to pinch the cabling. Have you set it up for continuous monitoring? Keep an eye on the heat the front unit is putting out. Definitely the best looking Dashcam form I found for dual channel.

Yes, it's hard wired in with the Power Magic Pro, and set to run for 12 hours when parked up.  That's plenty long enough.  Yeah I mentioned about overheating and he said they've had it on a few units but has tended to be when the cooling vents have become blocked.

It was important for me that itv was a very discreet looking unit.  I looked at the Thinkware F770 but the front camera unit was just too bulky for my liking.  Not cheap but money well spent I think.

My cooling vents definitely didn't get time to clog - I suspect it is the "greenhouse/conservatory" effect of the car interior, especially with the main unit sat directly behind a bit of glass getting a lot of direct sunlight, when it is still running when parked up. Probably not a bother when you are in the car and the windows are open or the aircon is working.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: phope on 25 September 2016, 17:16

I haven't set mine up to record when parked up, just in case it overheats in a warm car

Have seen this type of warning on my phone a few times when left in a car on a summer day - same principle I guess

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My camera is set in much the same place in the screen

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: phope on 25 September 2016, 17:35

Polished out some swirl marks on the dial plastic screens using this stuff - works very well

Be careful though and don't use it on the carbon-effect dash surrounds - has dulled a little section that I tested it on which was scratched with a bit of jewellery

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y223/phope1/IMG_0017_zpsu4u4r59z.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 25 September 2016, 17:35

Quote from: phope on 25 September 2016, 17:16

I haven't set mine up to record when parked up, just in case it overheats in a warm car

Have seen this type of warning on my phone a few times when left in a car on a summer day - same principle I guess

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y223/phope1/0bfe060d-5c75-417c-9569-3174c502875c_zpsibsviztj.png)

My camera is set in much the same place in the screen

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y223/phope1/IMG_2840_zpsjpxk1krk.jpg)

Looks great, very neat.  :cool:

Had that iPhone message countless times especially when lounging by the pool on hols listening to music, lol. I always keep my phone out of the sun in the car on hot days.  But yeah will have to keep an eye on the camera, but should be ok at this time of year.  Parking mode is essential for me as 3 out of 4 damage incidents on my car have happened whilst it was parked.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 25 September 2016, 23:05

Quote from: Booth11 on 24 September 2016, 21:27

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Looks like a nice clean job.
Did he remove your trim from the tailgate?
Also did he feed the wire through one of those rubber boots that you can see in the picture?

I have a dashcam on my front but I've always been put off the rear due to the work involved and the possibility of it affecting the DAB.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 25 September 2016, 23:37

Quote from: p3asa on 25 September 2016, 23:05

Quote from: Booth11 on 24 September 2016, 21:27

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Looks like a nice clean job.
Did he remove your trim from the tailgate?
Also did he feed the wire through one of those rubber boots that you can see in the picture?

I have a dashcam on my front but I've always been put off the rear due to the work involved and the possibility of it affecting the DAB.

Yes, Stevie, he did feed it through one of the rubber boots.  I didn't stand over him watching but he explained that's where it would be routed.  I presume he must have had to remove the trim.  The whole thing took an hour that's all.  No I'll effect on the DAB. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 25 September 2016, 23:58

Great stuff.
Here's hoping you don't need it.

I take my card out every other week just to make sure it all still works.
There would be nothing worse thinking you have something on video when you haven't.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 26 September 2016, 07:43

You need to go through one of the tailgates that hold the wiring into the tailgate and remove the plastic trim on the very back of the roof lining. From there the front/back unit cabling can be poked under the rubber lip that runs along the roof lining to the front of the car.

If I had to buy another i'd fit it myself in about an hour.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 26 September 2016, 16:08

Today (yesterday) I sold it  :cry:

Tomorrow I pick up this  :cool:

(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/122A3F7B-9625-484C-93C0-15E6AF559154_zpst4psxmjf.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/122A3F7B-9625-484C-93C0-15E6AF559154_zpst4psxmjf.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 26 September 2016, 16:12

Ooohhhh I like that! ^^^^

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jackie Treehorn on 26 September 2016, 16:14

Quote from: GrahamFR on 26 September 2016, 16:08

Today (yesterday) I sold it  :cry:

Tomorrow I pick up this  :cool:

(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/122A3F7B-9625-484C-93C0-15E6AF559154_zpst4psxmjf.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/122A3F7B-9625-484C-93C0-15E6AF559154_zpst4psxmjf.jpg.html)

OMG thats a great car congrats, more pics please.

It is on my virtual shopping list so any review is welcome :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 26 September 2016, 16:23

I have a higher up shot and a rear but no internals yet sorry, ill take some tomorrow/wednesday :)

(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/49BE9AC2-3E53-43C8-AC61-6BDA29A6966C_zpsgqokyyyi.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/49BE9AC2-3E53-43C8-AC61-6BDA29A6966C_zpsgqokyyyi.jpg.html)
(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/24B85EBA-1D78-4AD7-84CA-F824105D2BBC_zpsyatlaosm.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/24B85EBA-1D78-4AD7-84CA-F824105D2BBC_zpsyatlaosm.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 26 September 2016, 16:25

Ive already ordered a footrest, some stone guards for the arches and some black letters for the back as i think silver is too bling on this car, its supposed to be night edition or something anyway

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 26 September 2016, 18:48

Quote from: GrahamFR on 26 September 2016, 16:08

Today (yesterday) I sold it  :cry:

Tomorrow I pick up this  :cool:

(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/122A3F7B-9625-484C-93C0-15E6AF559154_zpst4psxmjf.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/122A3F7B-9625-484C-93C0-15E6AF559154_zpst4psxmjf.jpg.html)

  :drool: :drool: :drool:  Great car, great colour.  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 26 September 2016, 19:21

Quote from: GrahamFR on 26 September 2016, 16:08

Today (yesterday) I sold it  :cry:

Tomorrow I pick up this  :cool:

(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/122A3F7B-9625-484C-93C0-15E6AF559154_zpst4psxmjf.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/122A3F7B-9625-484C-93C0-15E6AF559154_zpst4psxmjf.jpg.html)

Wow that is lovely. The colour is stunning  :cool: :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Damion on 26 September 2016, 19:27

That is a very nice car, good choice and jealous as ....!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snooze on 26 September 2016, 19:40

Quote from: GrahamFR on 26 September 2016, 16:23

I have a higher up shot and a rear but no internals yet sorry, ill take some tomorrow/wednesday :)

(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/49BE9AC2-3E53-43C8-AC61-6BDA29A6966C_zpsgqokyyyi.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/49BE9AC2-3E53-43C8-AC61-6BDA29A6966C_zpsgqokyyyi.jpg.html)
(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/24B85EBA-1D78-4AD7-84CA-F824105D2BBC_zpsyatlaosm.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/24B85EBA-1D78-4AD7-84CA-F824105D2BBC_zpsyatlaosm.jpg.html)

Lovely car, but for the love of god lose that wing. It looks like it crashed in to a branch of Halfords!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 26 September 2016, 19:51

Quote from: Snooze on 26 September 2016, 19:40

Lovely car, but for the love of god lose that wing. It looks like it crashed in to a branch of Halfords!

It's part of the amg aero package I believe. IMO the car looks much better and more aggressive with it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 26 September 2016, 19:59

Quote from: CraigW on 26 September 2016, 19:51

Quote from: Snooze on 26 September 2016, 19:40

Lovely car, but for the love of god lose that wing. It looks like it crashed in to a branch of Halfords!

It's part of the amg aero package I believe. IMO the car looks much better and more aggressive with it.

It is indeed and its staying. Without it, she looks too ordinary, especially on the rear imo

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 26 September 2016, 20:04

Quote from: Snooze on 26 September 2016, 19:40

Quote from: GrahamFR on 26 September 2016, 16:23

I have a higher up shot and a rear but no internals yet sorry, ill take some tomorrow/wednesday :)

(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/49BE9AC2-3E53-43C8-AC61-6BDA29A6966C_zpsgqokyyyi.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/49BE9AC2-3E53-43C8-AC61-6BDA29A6966C_zpsgqokyyyi.jpg.html)
(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/24B85EBA-1D78-4AD7-84CA-F824105D2BBC_zpsyatlaosm.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/24B85EBA-1D78-4AD7-84CA-F824105D2BBC_zpsyatlaosm.jpg.html)

Lovely car, but for the love of god lose that wing. It looks like it crashed in to a branch of Halfords!

+1 :sick:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 26 September 2016, 20:14

Quote from: GrahamFR on 26 September 2016, 19:59

Quote from: CraigW on 26 September 2016, 19:51

Quote from: Snooze on 26 September 2016, 19:40

Lovely car, but for the love of god lose that wing. It looks like it crashed in to a branch of Halfords!

It's part of the amg aero package I believe. IMO the car looks much better and more aggressive with it.

It is indeed and its staying. Without it, she looks too ordinary, especially on the rear imo

Ignore the haters Graham. Just jealousy. The car looks awesome

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jackie Treehorn on 26 September 2016, 20:34

Any manufacturer that fits canards from the factory is a win in my book, love it all, and agree on the badges in black.  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wantmygti on 26 September 2016, 20:48

Looks awesome, is that Matt silver??

I would debadge the rear, not rebadge.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 26 September 2016, 21:29

designo Magno Mountain Grey I'm told.

And I may end up doing that if I feck up putting the new ones on lol

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 26 September 2016, 21:32

Quote from: CraigW on 26 September 2016, 20:14

Quote from: GrahamFR on 26 September 2016, 19:59

Quote from: CraigW on 26 September 2016, 19:51

Quote from: Snooze on 26 September 2016, 19:40

Lovely car, but for the love of god lose that wing. It looks like it crashed in to a branch of Halfords!

It's part of the amg aero package I believe. IMO the car looks much better and more aggressive with it.

It is indeed and its staying. Without it, she looks too ordinary, especially on the rear imo

Ignore the haters Graham. Just jealousy. The car looks awesome

I certainly don't hate the car, just the wing   :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 27 September 2016, 08:37

I think that Merc looks awesome. Some of the other colours suit it rather less, but that colour is perfect.

I'd love to see a writeup when you've got her.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 27 September 2016, 09:33

Well I should be getting it later today but I did take it for a test drive on Sunday. Few things I notice on the negative side were, sat nav isn't touch screen (not bothered but feels backwards) and the cruise control is a stalk that is a bit sticky out a bit (I'll take a photo eventually) but apart from that the inside is gorgeous.

It is faster no denying it, but lacking the punch due not being mapped. The dct or whatever it's called is nigh on instant, but as this is my first lazy car I don't have a dsg experience to compare it to.

Paddles are a bit small so extenders are next on my list. And also it seems the tuning options are much smaller than the vag world, only one or two decent hits on Google and it may be that a box is the way to go.

I'll write up more after some time with her tomorrow or Thursday :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: boydeee on 27 September 2016, 12:28

Quote from: CraigW on 26 September 2016, 20:14

Quote from: GrahamFR on 26 September 2016, 19:59

Quote from: CraigW on 26 September 2016, 19:51

Quote from: Snooze on 26 September 2016, 19:40

Lovely car, but for the love of god lose that wing. It looks like it crashed in to a branch of Halfords!

It's part of the amg aero package I believe. IMO the car looks much better and more aggressive with it.

It is indeed and its staying. Without it, she looks too ordinary, especially on the rear imo

Ignore the haters Graham. Just jealousy. The car looks awesome

It's hardly jealousy if someone doesn't like something!  :grin:

Personally, I think it looks superb! Post up some more pics once you get it mate. Love the colour  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 27 September 2016, 14:47

Quote from: GrahamFR on 27 September 2016, 09:33

Well I should be getting it later today but I did take it for a test drive on Sunday. Few things I notice on the negative side were, sat nav isn't touch screen (not bothered but feels backwards) and the cruise control is a stalk that is a bit sticky out a bit (I'll take a photo eventually) but apart from that the inside is gorgeous.

It is faster no denying it, but lacking the punch due not being mapped. The dct or whatever it's called is nigh on instant, but as this is my first lazy car I don't have a dsg experience to compare it to.

Paddles are a bit small so extenders are next on my list. And also it seems the tuning options are much smaller than the vag world, only one or two decent hits on Google and it may be that a box is the way to go.

I'll write up more after some time with her tomorrow or Thursday :)

Pretty sure DTUK do one mate!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 27 September 2016, 15:03

http://www.diesel-performance.co.uk/vehicle-mercedes_a-class-(2016-)_amg-45-381ps-4matic

damn thats pretty fast lol

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 27 September 2016, 15:56

Wow! Thats an impressive gain from DTUK.... think Graham's going to have to do that :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 27 September 2016, 18:53

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 25 September 2016, 15:13

Quote from: Booth11 on 25 September 2016, 14:03

Quote from: phope on 24 September 2016, 21:43

Looks like a good install job :)

Ta, he did a really good job and trim all intact.

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 24 September 2016, 23:59

Exactly where I had mine - so it couldn't be seen from the driver's seat, had a cutout on the rim of the domed part of the rear view mirror assembly cover so as not to pinch the cabling. Have you set it up for continuous monitoring? Keep an eye on the heat the front unit is putting out. Definitely the best looking Dashcam form I found for dual channel.

Yes, it's hard wired in with the Power Magic Pro, and set to run for 12 hours when parked up.  That's plenty long enough.  Yeah I mentioned about overheating and he said they've had it on a few units but has tended to be when the cooling vents have become blocked.

It was important for me that itv was a very discreet looking unit.  I looked at the Thinkware F770 but the front camera unit was just too bulky for my liking.  Not cheap but money well spent I think.

My cooling vents definitely didn't get time to clog - I suspect it is the "greenhouse/conservatory" effect of the car interior, especially with the main unit sat directly behind a bit of glass getting a lot of direct sunlight, when it is still running when parked up. Probably not a bother when you are in the car and the windows are open or the aircon is working.

Not so much the vents clogging but apparently a number of people didn't remove the protective plastic from the unit and that was blocking the air vents.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 27 September 2016, 19:39

^ Definitely removed the bright blue film that protected the unit from scratches in transit before fitting, all vents were clear. It got very hot in operation, and when it started to go the unit emitted a high pitched buzz and the video feed had lots of blotchy purple bleed on it. The unit status female voice went crackly too. If any of those start to happen then your unit is on its way out.

The rear unit didn't get hot at all - I do think the way forward with dashcams is a well ventilated base unit you can keep in a place out of direct sunlight, attached to satellite cameras that stay relatively cool.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTD1414 on 29 September 2016, 09:28

I've just had the 'replace key battery' notification show up.

Question for anyone that knows - If my key battery ran out completely, would I not be able to start my car?

(I have keyless) eg, If the battery ran out would it show up as 'key not detected' like it does when the key is not in the car?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gaurav_aidasani on 29 September 2016, 09:57

Quote from: GrahamFR on 27 September 2016, 15:03

http://www.diesel-performance.co.uk/vehicle-mercedes_a-class-(2016-)_amg-45-381ps-4matic

damn thats pretty fast lol

Didn't realise these were putting out 380bhp from factory!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: jv on 29 September 2016, 10:18

Quote from: GTD1414 on 29 September 2016, 09:28

I've just had the 'replace key battery' notification show up.

Question for anyone that knows - If my key battery ran out completely, would I not be able to start my car?

(I have keyless) eg, If the battery ran out would it show up as 'key not detected' like it does when the key is not in the car?

It's all in the manual. Take plastic key out of keyfob. Use that to remove cover on door handle and open door. Hold keyfob against steering column and push start. :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 29 September 2016, 11:50

Quote from: jv on 29 September 2016, 10:18

Quote from: GTD1414 on 29 September 2016, 09:28

I've just had the 'replace key battery' notification show up.

Question for anyone that knows - If my key battery ran out completely, would I not be able to start my car?

(I have keyless) eg, If the battery ran out would it show up as 'key not detected' like it does when the key is not in the car?

It's all in the manual. Take plastic key out of keyfob. Use that to remove cover on door handle and open door. Hold keyfob against steering column and push start. :)

There's no plastic key as the keyless entry keyfob is the same as the normal one - the rest is spot on though. You'll see a logo where the ignition barrel would be on a non keyless car, hold the fob against that and press the start button to start it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 29 September 2016, 12:05

I do wish they would make the fob with the key hidden.
That way when it goes in to be serviced you don't get someone with the key blade out trying to stick it in a non existent hole in the steering shroud.

I've looked about the net to see if one of the other VW cars has a fob similar to the Golf that doesn't have a visible key blade so I can purchase a silicone cover to stop this from happening but haven't found anything yet.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 29 September 2016, 12:29

Quote from: p3asa on 29 September 2016, 12:05

I do wish they would make the fob with the key hidden.
That way when it goes in to be serviced you don't get someone with the key blade out trying to stick it in a non existent hole in the steering shroud.

I've looked about the net to see if one of the other VW cars has a fob similar to the Golf that doesn't have a visible key blade so I can purchase a silicone cover to stop this from happening but haven't found anything yet.

I wonder what the audi keyless fob is like and if it's compatible?

EDIT - nope, looks very similair to the VW one.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 29 September 2016, 13:21

Quote from: p3asa on 29 September 2016, 12:05

I do wish they would make the fob with the key hidden.
That way when it goes in to be serviced you don't get someone with the key blade out trying to stick it in a non existent hole in the steering shroud.

I've looked about the net to see if one of the other VW cars has a fob similar to the Golf that doesn't have a visible key blade so I can purchase a silicone cover to stop this from happening but haven't found anything yet.

Yes they do. The new Passat (if keyless) has the fob exactly like that. I'd imagine the new Tiguan does too... and probably the next Golf!

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/joeA3/GTI/2DFB31D4-B07C-4791-8D87-4185DAC1822F_zpsrj2ksdyr.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/joeA3/media/GTI/2DFB31D4-B07C-4791-8D87-4185DAC1822F_zpsrj2ksdyr.jpg.html)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/joeA3/GTI/862806D9-D189-4571-BC08-4CDEF68F0889_zpsersk1iwr.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/joeA3/media/GTI/862806D9-D189-4571-BC08-4CDEF68F0889_zpsersk1iwr.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 29 September 2016, 16:24

Quote from: JoeGTI on 29 September 2016, 13:21

Yes they do. The new Passat (if keyless) has the fob exactly like that. I'd imagine the new Tiguan does too... and probably the next Golf!

Thanks for that.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 September 2016, 09:39

Dropped it off for 1st Service.

Been a while since I switched my oedal box off, but turned it off this morning to take it in for the service – journey to dealership felt like the car had been given an anaesthetic.  Look forward to getting it back later and giving the much needed shot of adrenalin that is the pedal box.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: juwivive on 30 September 2016, 12:29

Rang the dealer to cancel my order for the replacement car (after VW wrongly built the original one).  I'm a bit fed up, to be honest.  This whole episode has completely soured me on VW.  I had been thinking about whether I'd made the right decision in re-ordering for a while and finally bit the bullet.

I spoke to the used car manager, as the sales manager seems to be avoiding me, and the salesman has been busy with end-of-month handovers.  He didn't seem to mind at all (probably because it doesn't affect him) and said that he couldn't see why I wouldn't get my deposit back.  Time will tell on that score.  He promised to phone me back later today to confirm everything.  Time will tell on that score, too.

Now to decide what I want instead.  I would imagine it will be German, but it won't be a VAG product.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 30 September 2016, 12:53

Subjected mine to the ultimate indignity - a visit to the tip. I wouldn't normally do this but the tip closes soon for a month and having been working on my garden there was stuff desperate to go and my OH's car was unavailable :sad:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 September 2016, 13:33

Collected car from dealership after Service.  All done and fine.  MIB2 software update done (supposed to sort 'black screen of death' issues experienced on MIB2 system). 

Have ordered a replacement undertray for underneath of car (to front) to be fitted next week, as mine got cracked yesterday when I met an articulated lorry coming down a single track rural road.  I had to reverse about 1/4 mile back and pull into a farmers field up a steep incline, and when gingerly coming back onto the road/track, heard horrible scraping sound which was the plastic undertray catching on the roadway.  Got out and had a look underneath and could see it had come loose and had split. Catches on some speed bumps so needs replacing. 

Also got the 'change key battery' warning up on the DIS first thing this morning (a year to the day of getting car), so they replaced the battery under warranty whilst it was in there.

Otherwise all ok.   :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 30 September 2016, 15:23

Hi all

Not done much but have eventually bit the bullet and got the replacement audi 12v socket cover  :whistle: :whistle:

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 30 September 2016, 19:20

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 September 2016, 13:33

Have ordered a replacement undertray for underneath of car (to front) to be fitted next week, as mine got cracked yesterday. 

Also got the 'change key battery' warning up on the DIS first thing this morning (a year to the day of getting car), so they replaced the battery under warranty whilst it was in there.

Otherwise all ok.   :smiley:

Is your pet name for the car "Lucky"?

The missus scuffed up one of her A1's alloys quite badly yesterday against a kerb while avoiding a Bus's wide arc, looking for a good refurber around Newcastle - plenty of choice, not sure how good or bad any of them are. Luckily enough it is a painted wheel. Might ask them for some spare paint afterwards to do the stone chips on my Prets.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 September 2016, 20:31

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 30 September 2016, 19:20

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 September 2016, 13:33

Have ordered a replacement undertray for underneath of car (to front) to be fitted next week, as mine got cracked yesterday. 

Also got the 'change key battery' warning up on the DIS first thing this morning (a year to the day of getting car), so they replaced the battery under warranty whilst it was in there.

Otherwise all ok.   :smiley:

Is your pet name for the car "Lucky"?

The missus scuffed up one of her A1's alloys quite badly yesterday against a kerb while avoiding a Bus's wide arc, looking for a good refurber around Newcastle - plenty of choice, not sure how good or bad any of them are. Luckily enough it is a painted wheel. Might ask them for some spare paint afterwards to do the stone chips on my Prets.

No the cars pet name is "unLucky"   :-(

Just one of those unavoidable things, at least it was just the undertray that got damaged, better that than the stuff it's protecting :-) and the 4WD meant I didn't get stuck in the muddy field, worked a dream.  Annoying though as absolute madness for a long artic lorry to be on a road like that.  Ironically I was on my way to a site meeting with the parish council to look at a remedy for that very problem of heavy vehicles running over the village green and mashing it into oblivion!  Some high kerbs and bell bollards are on the horizon ;-)

Sorry to hear about your mrs kerbing her wheel.  Buses, lorries, grrr. Perhaps someone on here can recommend one of your local refurbers?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jackie Treehorn on 30 September 2016, 20:49

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 September 2016, 13:33

Collected car from dealership after Service.  All done and fine.  MIB2 software update done (supposed to sort 'black screen of death' issues experienced on MIB2 system). 

Have ordered a replacement undertray for underneath of car (to front) to be fitted next week, as mine got cracked yesterday when I met an articulated lorry coming down a single track rural road.  I had to reverse about 1/4 mile back and pull into a farmers field up a steep incline, and when gingerly coming back onto the road/track, heard horrible scraping sound which was the plastic undertray catching on the roadway.  Got out and had a look underneath and could see it had come loose and had split. Catches on some speed bumps so needs replacing. 

Also got the 'change key battery' warning up on the DIS first thing this morning (a year to the day of getting car), so they replaced the battery under warranty whilst it was in there.

Otherwise all ok.   :smiley:

For someone that cares for there car, i've seen you detailing pages, you have had some bad luck or unfortunate issues, sorry to hear about the under tray, on the bright side if you keep going, you'll have a new car soon  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 September 2016, 21:15

Quote from: Jackie Treehorn on 30 September 2016, 20:49

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 September 2016, 13:33

Collected car from dealership after Service.  All done and fine.  MIB2 software update done (supposed to sort 'black screen of death' issues experienced on MIB2 system). 

Have ordered a replacement undertray for underneath of car (to front) to be fitted next week, as mine got cracked yesterday when I met an articulated lorry coming down a single track rural road.  I had to reverse about 1/4 mile back and pull into a farmers field up a steep incline, and when gingerly coming back onto the road/track, heard horrible scraping sound which was the plastic undertray catching on the roadway.  Got out and had a look underneath and could see it had come loose and had split. Catches on some speed bumps so needs replacing. 

Also got the 'change key battery' warning up on the DIS first thing this morning (a year to the day of getting car), so they replaced the battery under warranty whilst it was in there.

Otherwise all ok.   :smiley:

For someone that cares for there car, i've seen you detailing pages, you have had some bad luck or unfortunate issues, sorry to hear about the under tray, on the bright side if you keep going, you'll have a new car soon  :wink:

It's true, looking at it like that, this is my unluckiest car to date.  Never really had any issues of note with any previous Golfs.  But I try not to think that way as it would probably affect the way I see the car and spoil my ownership of it, so have to just take these setbacks on the chin and move on.  Still love the car.  :smiley:

It's just a plastic tray at the end of the day, but a bloody expensive one though - £93 to replace!!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 01 October 2016, 12:10

I think you should post up the dash cam footage of the incident Ms B as I'm sure the commentary would be 'interesting' to hear!
Despair and disbelief anyone?
Swear filter maybe?

Just thinking about taking a shiny Mk7 down a single track lane in bramble season makes me shudder.
Not unless the lane had just been resurfaced to the standard of the Royal Mall and the hedges cut right back, and then napalmed for good measure afterwards, the day before my visit. Oh and obviously the road would have to be closed to oncoming traffic on that day too.
Not that I'm a fusspot or anything.
I should have been born into royalty.
Come to think of it, I was probably switched at birth.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 01 October 2016, 12:36

Washed it in the rain and then the hail came, so detailing cut short but at least was clannish for a couple of minutes. :roll eyes:  Few crap pics in the rain:

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 01 October 2016, 12:46

Quote from: Exonian on 01 October 2016, 12:10

I think you should post up the dash cam footage of the incident Ms B as I'm sure the commentary would be 'interesting' to hear!
Despair and disbelief anyone?
Swear filter maybe?

Just thinking about taking a shiny Mk7 down a single track lane in bramble season makes me shudder.
Not unless the lane had just been resurfaced to the standard of the Royal Mall and the hedges cut right back, and then napalmed for good measure afterwards, the day before my visit. Oh and obviously the road would have to be closed to oncoming traffic on that day too.
Not that I'm a fusspot or anything.
I should have been born into royalty.
Come to think of it, I was probably switched at birth.

I was going to post up the dashcam video of the lorry to show how ridiculous it was, but when I went to look for the relevant bit of footage, I discovered that I when I'd had the camera out earlier that morning to swap the SD card for a bigger capacity one, I hadn't pushed the power connector in properly and there was a 4 hour void of no footage!  Thank god nothing major happened in that time!  Apart from articulated lorry-gate.  But I'm afraid there wouldn't have been any entertaining commentary to bleep out as I've turned off the audio recording function.  Decided to turn it off as a few days ago I was going to post up a bit of footage from a car park where another car was behaving strangely moving from space to space for no apparent reason but when I watched it back it was accompanied by the delightful sound of my daughter singing along at the top of her voice.  And then another amusing clip showing 2 Porches racing each other at a roundabout had me doing a giant sneeze in the middle of it.  So no more audio.  :grin:

And yes, I've always thought you rather a princely person.  Switched at birth for sure.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 01 October 2016, 12:52

Quote from: Booth11 on 01 October 2016, 12:46

Quote from: Exonian on 01 October 2016, 12:10

I think you should post up the dash cam footage of the incident Ms B as I'm sure the commentary would be 'interesting' to hear!
Despair and disbelief anyone?
Swear filter maybe?

Just thinking about taking a shiny Mk7 down a single track lane in bramble season makes me shudder.
Not unless the lane had just been resurfaced to the standard of the Royal Mall and the hedges cut right back, and then napalmed for good measure afterwards, the day before my visit. Oh and obviously the road would have to be closed to oncoming traffic on that day too.
Not that I'm a fusspot or anything.
I should have been born into royalty.
Come to think of it, I was probably switched at birth.

I was going to post up the dashcam video of the lorry to show how ridiculous it was, but when I went to look for the relevant bit of footage, I discovered that I when I'd had the camera out earlier that morning to swap the SD card for a bigger capacity one, I hadn't pushed the power connector in properly and there was a 4 hour void of no footage!  Thank god nothing major happened in that time!  Apart from articulated lorry-gate.  But I'm afraid there wouldn't have been any entertaining commentary to bleep out as I've turned off the audio recording function.  Decided to turn it off as a few days ago I was going to post up a bit of footage from a car park where another car was behaving strangely moving from space to space for no apparent reason but when I watched it back it was accompanied by the delightful sound of my daughter singing along at the top of her voice.  And then another amusing clip showing 2 Porches racing each other at a roundabout had me doing a giant sneeze in the middle of it.  So no more audio.  :grin:

And yes, I've always thought you rather a princely person.  Switched at birth for sure.  :smiley:

From those descriptions the audio would just be the icing on the cake!
Comedy gold.

I do weird things in car parks, most days I arrive at work and shove the car in the best spot I can find. Then as I'm just about to get out someone will vacate a better spot so I grab that one, then just as I get into that space someone else will depart leaving an even better space. It's no wonder I'm always late for work.
Maybe it was me you filmed!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 01 October 2016, 14:07

Quote from: Exonian on 01 October 2016, 12:52

Quote from: Booth11 on 01 October 2016, 12:46

Quote from: Exonian on 01 October 2016, 12:10

I think you should post up the dash cam footage of the incident Ms B as I'm sure the commentary would be 'interesting' to hear!
Despair and disbelief anyone?
Swear filter maybe?

Just thinking about taking a shiny Mk7 down a single track lane in bramble season makes me shudder.
Not unless the lane had just been resurfaced to the standard of the Royal Mall and the hedges cut right back, and then napalmed for good measure afterwards, the day before my visit. Oh and obviously the road would have to be closed to oncoming traffic on that day too.
Not that I'm a fusspot or anything.
I should have been born into royalty.
Come to think of it, I was probably switched at birth.

I was going to post up the dashcam video of the lorry to show how ridiculous it was, but when I went to look for the relevant bit of footage, I discovered that I when I'd had the camera out earlier that morning to swap the SD card for a bigger capacity one, I hadn't pushed the power connector in properly and there was a 4 hour void of no footage!  Thank god nothing major happened in that time!  Apart from articulated lorry-gate.  But I'm afraid there wouldn't have been any entertaining commentary to bleep out as I've turned off the audio recording function.  Decided to turn it off as a few days ago I was going to post up a bit of footage from a car park where another car was behaving strangely moving from space to space for no apparent reason but when I watched it back it was accompanied by the delightful sound of my daughter singing along at the top of her voice.  And then another amusing clip showing 2 Porches racing each other at a roundabout had me doing a giant sneeze in the middle of it.  So no more audio.  :grin:

And yes, I've always thought you rather a princely person.  Switched at birth for sure.  :smiley:

From those descriptions the audio would just be the icing on the cake!
Comedy gold.

I do weird things in car parks, most days I arrive at work and shove the car in the best spot I can find. Then as I'm just about to get out someone will vacate a better spot so I grab that one, then just as I get into that space someone else will depart leaving an even better space. It's no wonder I'm always late for work.
Maybe it was me you filmed!!

So it was you, lol.  Have you got a red Vauxhall you are keeping secret?   :whistle:

It wasn't so much the car moving from space to space, as like you, I do that myself if a better (more safe) spot becomes available, but this car moved from a perfectly good spot to another perfectly good alternative and then finally settled on much lesser space!  At first I wondered if they'd dinged someone's door and decided to move sharpish but didn't appear to be the case.  People do strange things full stop! 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jackie Treehorn on 01 October 2016, 15:30

bet they was trying to get a 4G signal or something,  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 01 October 2016, 17:10

Quote from: Jackie Treehorn on 01 October 2016, 15:30

bet they was trying to get a 4G signal or something,  :whistle:

Doubtful, as great 4G coverage in that particular car park. I think they were playing automotive draughts.  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Cossieian on 01 October 2016, 20:26

Started it after 2 1/2 weeks away, made me smile

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: cosmos on 02 October 2016, 18:27

After a trip to Sainsburys yesterday where I was asked in the car park if I wanted my car washed by a team of people with the filthiest sponges and chamois I've ever seen I took the hint (insult?) and gave mine the full works inside and out - can't believe people would actually pay them to 'clean their cars. Took me 3 hours all in but my GTI has never looked so clean, it's a bit gloomy now so no photos though I can see from my window the last of the evening sun reflecting beautifully off the bonnet.  I'm not sure what I like best about Dodo Juice's Purple Haze wax - the shine or the smell  :cool: I really like the citrus smell of Valet Pro's snow foam too.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: somersetred on 05 October 2016, 21:34

Just found a nail in my 18 month yr old bridge stones that came with the car.  Wanted Pirelli initially but have ordered Michelin pilot sport 4s.  Think from looking on the tyre thread and the reviews I've done the right thing.  The pirellis available were the p zero rossos and not the p zeros which I'm led to believe aren't as good?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Raffe on 06 October 2016, 06:46

Managed to do a deal on a set of Pretorias for the R, will be fitted at the weekend.  Just need to get my EIbach's fitted now.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 06 October 2016, 15:13

Quote from: Raffe on 06 October 2016, 06:46

Managed to do a deal on a set of Pretorias for the R, will be fitted at the weekend.  Just need to get my EIbach's fitted now.

nice one Phil  :smiley:
Is that one of the sets advertised over on the R forum?
I keep toying with the idea of getting some Prets as I need new front tyres on my 19's.
Usually when presented with the thought of a £300 plus bill for tyres or similar I just end up either getting shot of the wheels I'm running and buying a mint second hand set or selling the car!  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 06 October 2016, 19:11

Quote from: Raffe on 06 October 2016, 06:46

Managed to do a deal on a set of Pretorias for the R, will be fitted at the weekend.  Just need to get my EIbach's fitted now.

Need to see some pictures of those on a Reflex Silver 3dr R  please. :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Raffe on 07 October 2016, 17:21

Very pleased is an understatement :smiley:

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snooze on 07 October 2016, 17:51

Quote from: Raffe on 07 October 2016, 17:21

Very pleased is an understatement :smiley:

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(http://i1305.photobucket.com/albums/s544/Raffe74/IMG_0583_zpsddvibnec.jpg)

Wow!  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jackie Treehorn on 07 October 2016, 18:55

^^What he said

the blue badges look great on the silver and the Pretorias look perfect.  Personally I wouldn't lower it as I think it has a nice gap to the tyres all around the arch.  But sure it will be look good either way.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Raffe on 07 October 2016, 19:10

Thanks guys, looks so much better than with the Cadiz wheels.

The Eibach's offer a subtle drop so it's not going to look 'slammed', just a little less arch gap and a tighter drive.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 07 October 2016, 19:18

Quote from: Raffe on 07 October 2016, 17:21

Very pleased is an understatement :smiley:

(http://i1305.photobucket.com/albums/s544/Raffe74/IMG_0589_zpsi0jo7v0d.jpg)
(http://i1305.photobucket.com/albums/s544/Raffe74/IMG_0587_zpstcf425db.jpg)
(http://i1305.photobucket.com/albums/s544/Raffe74/IMG_0585_zpslvd38vzs.jpg)
(http://i1305.photobucket.com/albums/s544/Raffe74/IMG_0583_zpsddvibnec.jpg)

Simply Stunning Raffe!   :cool: :cool: :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Raffe on 07 October 2016, 20:14

Thanks Rebecca, always meant to spec the Prets and got talked out of it by the dealer as I didn't want the DCC.

Driven about 80 miles on the bigger wheels today and I can honestly say I can't feel the ride being any worse than on the 18" wheels. Our previous Fiesta ST was horrendous by comparison  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jackie Treehorn on 07 October 2016, 20:26

I think the Prets are pretty light so you aren't adding unsprung weight to each corner, because of this your dampers aren't  working beyond the bound and rebound control levels. Win win if you for looks and performance! :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 07 October 2016, 20:50

Quote from: Raffe on 07 October 2016, 20:14

Thanks Rebecca, always meant to spec the Prets and got talked out of it by the dealer as I didn't want the DCC.

Driven about 80 miles on the bigger wheels today and I can honestly say I can't feel the ride being any worse than on the 18" wheels. Our previous Fiesta ST was horrendous by comparison  :rolleyes:

I really don't think DCC is necessary with 19s unless you have back issues or something like that.  I have DCC but never have it in Comfort.  Usually either left in Normal but often have it in Sport.  I'd happily skip DCC.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 08 October 2016, 05:14

Looking good Phil!  :cool:
Love the colour contrast of the darker Prets :afro:

Looking at the side on shot of your 3 door car shows what a sharp design the mk7 is and it still looks fresh after nearly 4 years in production.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 08 October 2016, 09:37

Quote from: Raffe on 07 October 2016, 17:21

Very pleased is an understatement :smiley:

(http://i1305.photobucket.com/albums/s544/Raffe74/IMG_0589_zpsi0jo7v0d.jpg)
(http://i1305.photobucket.com/albums/s544/Raffe74/IMG_0587_zpstcf425db.jpg)
(http://i1305.photobucket.com/albums/s544/Raffe74/IMG_0585_zpslvd38vzs.jpg)
(http://i1305.photobucket.com/albums/s544/Raffe74/IMG_0583_zpsddvibnec.jpg)

Wow !!!
If I have another one this has now confirmed what colour R I am having  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GrahamFR on 08 October 2016, 20:10

Quote from: GrahamFR on 26 September 2016, 16:08

Today (yesterday) I sold it  :cry:

Tomorrow I pick up this  :cool:

(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/122A3F7B-9625-484C-93C0-15E6AF559154_zpst4psxmjf.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/122A3F7B-9625-484C-93C0-15E6AF559154_zpst4psxmjf.jpg.html)

Update. Well after a week of having it I can safely say I can't wait to remap it. Because it's slow? Hell no, it's fooking scarily fast, the problem is that it's too good. Mad you say? Maybe, but I was stage 2 on the Gti, it was a hilarious handful. This is too well made, it's my first awd and dsg so that may be the problem but tbh, I'm not as excited driving this as I was the golf, just scared lol.

Interior is excellent, carbon fibre not sure if it's fake but it's so much easier to keep clean than piano black that was in the golf.

Brakes are bloody amazing, makes the golfs feel like milk bottle caps. And the engine sings all the way to 6.5k before shifting with a massive crackle so I enjoy that, but going back to my earlier point of being scared, that's because if you ain't going full choke then it's a bit dull.

So in a nutshell, amazing feat of engineering, lacks a bit of soul. But I'll soon fix that with a decent tune ;)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 08 October 2016, 22:24

I know where you're coming from Graham.
These latest breed of uber hatches are generally 2.0 turbos which means they need to be really thrashed to get the best out of them. A side effect of having to have pretty big turbos to give them the lungs but they still need to meet emissions regulations so are leaned off through the mid range.
I felt the same about the R.

I normally have a golden rule, never buy a car with more BHP/PS than the lb ft torque peak figure. I generally find a car with a BHP figure numerically higher than the lb ft peak figure is a bit flat in the mid range and does its thing all up top. Fine on a race track or if your life involves getting all frothed up over Evo tests. A car with a higher lb ft figure than BHP will generally give you a kick in the back in the mid range which I personally find more fun, more characterful and far more practical in real life driving. Oh, and the latter are often better on fuel too, probably as a consequence of needing fewer revs on the dial to provide thrust.
Yes, they won't be as fast in extremis but hey ho, I just find them more fun in real life motoring.

Again, that's why I'm not overly keen on DSG. It tries too hard to keep the engine in a certain band and can actually take a lot of feel out of the motor.

Not that modern low pressure turbo motors have much feel.

Which brings me on to why I modify them. Far more important to me than the extra BHP peak figure is the added boost on the middle of the Rev range. It gives the engine character and the car gains much more useful real world performance for when you want to get between two points quickly without risking your licence to get a buzz.

So, not too long after I got my R I fitted a JB1.
It now makes a really good car a great car.
The only downside is that because of the huge torque I tend to drive it like a diesel as anything over 4000rpm is in silly speed territory once you're out of the first two gears (which are quite low).

Yes, now I have a car I drive like a fast Diesel that does 28mpg average!!
Guess what my next car will be?
I don't need 170 mph capability but I do want an Exocet missile's mid range thrust...

Once that A45 has a tuning box it'll be absolutely ballistic Graham.
So get it run in ASAP!
I do love the noise those cars make.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 08 October 2016, 22:29

Quote from: Raffe on 07 October 2016, 20:14

Thanks Rebecca, always meant to spec the Prets and got talked out of it by the dealer as I didn't want the DCC.

Driven about 80 miles on the bigger wheels today and I can honestly say I can't feel the ride being any worse than on the 18" wheels. Our previous Fiesta ST was horrendous by comparison  :rolleyes:

I did worry I would regret not adding DCC when getting the Prets because I disliked the Cadiz so much. The GTD on 18" wheels  rode far better than the MK5/6 Golf on 17"/18" wheels, so I was expecting the ride to be a little harsher but still better than the previous model. The ride comfort between 18" Nogaros on the GTD and 19" Prets on the R is negligible. I'd say it is a noticeably more knobbly below 10mph, but above that there's no loss of comfort.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Raffe on 09 October 2016, 06:59

Quote from: GrahamFR on 08 October 2016, 20:10

Update. Well after a week of having it I can safely say I can't wait to remap it. Because it's slow? Hell no, it's fooking scarily fast, the problem is that it's too good. Mad you say? Maybe, but I was stage 2 on the Gti, it was a hilarious handful. This is too well made, it's my first awd and dsg so that may be the problem but tbh, I'm not as excited driving this as I was the golf, just scared lol.

Can completely relate to this, my previous MK6 GTi with Revo stage 2 was far more exciting to drive (intake/TBE/remap) than my current R due to it making all the right noises and the way the FWD struggled with the power.

Like Andy says you need to give them a little spice which they seem to be lacking from the showroom. There is a build thread on PH (green wrapped A45) and it sounded as though his car was an absolute animal...good luck  :evil: :evil:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 09 October 2016, 14:03

Gave it a wash and a coat of C2v3.
Treated the tyres with Alchem Hi shine.
https://www.flickr.com/gp/139403774@N05/p54vM9
https://www.flickr.com/gp/139403774@N05/8v9929
https://www.flickr.com/gp/139403774@N05/d8663j
https://www.flickr.com/gp/139403774@N05/JV8u12
Managed to forget how to post pictures on here properly :embarrassed: :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 09 October 2016, 16:22

Picked it up from the detailers on Friday and taken took it for a drive to get some photographs before it goes up for sale next week, did a great job and put on a show wax

Have to admit I have reached the point I am glad to see it go as I am just getting fed up of the sight of them now, ironically popped round to see a friend who has the wife's Pirelli and was more smitten

It does look stunning and is tucked away

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mrparkuk on 09 October 2016, 16:25

Had a ride out to a BMW dealer and had a second testdrive in an M140i. Oh dear. Had a blast to and from there in my GTI pp. Superb car. I must be mental to consider swapping.

Discuss. :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 09 October 2016, 20:22

Quote from: kalimon on 09 October 2016, 14:03

Gave it a wash and a coat of C2v3.
Treated the tyres with Alchem Hi shine.
https://www.flickr.com/gp/139403774@N05/p54vM9
https://www.flickr.com/gp/139403774@N05/8v9929
https://www.flickr.com/gp/139403774@N05/d8663j
https://www.flickr.com/gp/139403774@N05/JV8u12
Managed to forget how to post pictures on here properly :embarrassed: :rolleyes:

Looks nice.

If posting from Flickr you need to copy and paste the BBCode into your post. Can only be accessed from the full desktop version of Flickr, not the app.  Click on the sweeping arrow in the bottom right corner of your chosen pic, and when the next box comes up, select BBCode along the top of the box, select chosen size, copy link and paste into your post.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: evo1986 on 09 October 2016, 21:01

Quote from: Snooze on 07 October 2016, 17:51

Quote from: Raffe on 07 October 2016, 17:21

Very pleased is an understatement :smiley:

(http://i1305.photobucket.com/albums/s544/Raffe74/IMG_0589_zpsi0jo7v0d.jpg)
(http://i1305.photobucket.com/albums/s544/Raffe74/IMG_0587_zpstcf425db.jpg)
(http://i1305.photobucket.com/albums/s544/Raffe74/IMG_0585_zpslvd38vzs.jpg)
(http://i1305.photobucket.com/albums/s544/Raffe74/IMG_0583_zpsddvibnec.jpg)

Wow!  :cool:

Looks amazing just like mine. I have Pan roof too 😁

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 10 October 2016, 12:59

Silver R has grown on me and suits the 18s, seems be coming back in vogue

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snooze on 10 October 2016, 18:19

19s

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Raffe on 11 October 2016, 09:43

Quote from: wigit on 10 October 2016, 12:59

Silver R has grown on me and suits the 18s, seems be coming back in vogue

Only chose silver as its the most forgiving colour for day to day wear, really practical reason but the truth sadly.

Evo1986  - I was thinking of a gloss black wrap for the roof, sounds as though it should look quite good from your comment  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ffrank on 12 October 2016, 16:31

Was early hours of Tuesday, but I used the lap timer to time my wife's contractions on the way to hospital. Now there's an idea for the next feel-good-VW-family ad  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 12 October 2016, 17:05

Quote from: ffrank on 12 October 2016, 16:31

Was early hours of Tuesday, but I used the lap timer to time my wife's contractions on the way to hospital. Now there's an idea for the next feel-good-VW-family ad  :whistle:

Congratulations to you and your wife on your new addition to the family (assuming baby has arrived).   :smiley: 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ffrank on 12 October 2016, 18:01

Thanks Rebecca, and yes - a gorgeous little (well, 8lb12) girl  :laugh: Although the drive in was definitely the least traumatic part of the day! Dan.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 12 October 2016, 18:19

Congratulations! She will give you much more pleasure than a Golf ever will but cost you far more :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 12 October 2016, 18:20

Quote from: ffrank on 12 October 2016, 18:01

Thanks Rebecca, and yes - a gorgeous little (well, 8lb12) girl  :laugh: Although the drive in was definitely the least traumatic part of the day! Dan.

A healthy weight then, as they say. :wink::  Not much fun for your wife though I imagine.  But worth it all in the end.  Hope mum and baby girl are doing very well.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 12 October 2016, 18:32

8lb 12 Pah! Our you girl was 11lb 8oz.

Congratulations all the same.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 12 October 2016, 18:48

Congratulations ffrank!! Sod uni, gets some money put away and you'll be able to treat your daughter to a new Golf mk11!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 12 October 2016, 19:47

Quote from: dubber36 on 12 October 2016, 18:32

8lb 12 Pah! Our you girl was 11lb 8oz.

Congratulations all the same.

11lb 8oz???

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOhRLT2k47g (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOhRLT2k47g)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 12 October 2016, 19:52

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nu2P5jPosRY

 :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 12 October 2016, 20:59

Quote from: ffrank on 12 October 2016, 18:01

Thanks Rebecca, and yes - a gorgeous little (well, 8lb12) girl  :laugh: Although the drive in was definitely the least traumatic part of the day! Dan.

Congratulations Dan.
Exciting times.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTI_Ant on 12 October 2016, 21:15

Quote from: ffrank on 12 October 2016, 18:01

Thanks Rebecca, and yes - a gorgeous little (well, 8lb12) girl  :laugh: Although the drive in was definitely the least traumatic part of the day! Dan.

Congratulations! Good job you've got the 5 door.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mrparkuk on 13 October 2016, 15:58

Sadly I have decided to move on from the gti. It will be p/xed in December for a new vehicle. Just signed the deal.  :cry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 13 October 2016, 16:35

Quote from: Mrparkuk on 13 October 2016, 15:58

Sadly I have decided to move on from the gti. It will be p/xed in December for a new vehicle. Just signed the deal.  :cry:

M140  :wink: :wink: Nice choice

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mrparkuk on 13 October 2016, 17:56

Quote from: CraigW on 13 October 2016, 16:35

Quote from: Mrparkuk on 13 October 2016, 15:58

Sadly I have decided to move on from the gti. It will be p/xed in December for a new vehicle. Just signed the deal.  :cry:

M140  :wink: :wink: Nice choice

Cheers. Feel sh!tty about losing the gti but such is life. I think I will be fine once it arrives. Just need to pay for it now! I would have taken an R but the offers on the bmw were too tempting. Time will tell if it was the right move.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 16 October 2016, 15:19

Washed it

Gave it a quick wash between rain showers.

Snow foam – ValetPro Advanced Neutral & Snow foam lance
Wheels pre-wash – ValetPro Bilberry Wheel Cleaner
Jet wash rinse – DI water
Wheels washed – Swissvax Car Bath Shampoo, Wheel Woolies, WoWo Wheel Mitt
2 bucket wash – Swissvax Car Bath Shampoo, WoWo Lambswool Wash Mitt
Jet wash rinse – DI water
Open ended hose rinse – DI water
Microfibre towel dry – WoWo Drying Towels
Tailpipes polish – Mothers Mag & Aluminium Polish
Tyres Dressed – Achem Hi Shine Long Life Tyre Dressing.

 A dull day for pics but here’s a few.

(https://c3.staticflickr.com/6/5600/30325649226_29f8a9a1dd_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NcLSZ9)

(https://c8.staticflickr.com/6/5701/30360979935_51dabcf086_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NfTXzi)

(https://c7.staticflickr.com/6/5332/29730494414_9c4e41243d_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Mibych)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5499/30325645416_5494ded3e7_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NcLRRs)

(https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8553/29730488834_4e2448e5a2_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Mibwx5)

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/9/8133/30360970705_c007836c8f_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NfTUQa)

(https://c7.staticflickr.com/6/5444/29730472054_450d99745e_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MibrxL)

(https://c7.staticflickr.com/6/5691/30244327782_73aa08b0ef_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/N5A5Xh)

(https://c7.staticflickr.com/8/7537/30325645206_3a90996f47_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NcLRMQ)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5540/30244819472_ef56623fb5_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/N5CB7G)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 16 October 2016, 16:41

Phew, thank gawd for the pics, I nearly fell asleep in my cornflakes there until the photos snapped me awake!  :whistle:

Looking fabulous as ever Ms B (the car, although the I'm sure you are too)  :grin:

Quote from: Mrparkuk on 13 October 2016, 17:56

Quote from: CraigW on 13 October 2016, 16:35

Quote from: Mrparkuk on 13 October 2016, 15:58

Sadly I have decided to move on from the gti. It will be p/xed in December for a new vehicle. Just signed the deal.  :cry:

M140  :wink: :wink: Nice choice

Cheers. Feel sh!tty about losing the gti but such is life. I think I will be fine once it arrives. Just need to pay for it now! I would have taken an R but the offers on the bmw were too tempting. Time will tell if it was the right move.

What sort of deals on the BMW make them a better proposition than an R out of curiosity?
I think the BMW has a higher list than an R(?) and you can certainly bag good deals on an R (or could until last week).
Are you part ex'ing with BMW? Did they offer a good price if so? Yes, I really am that nosey!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 16 October 2016, 16:42

Booth11 for one I think mine may give you a run for its money on the cleanliness :)

Currently up for sale and swamped with the response

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 16 October 2016, 16:53

Quote from: wigit on 16 October 2016, 16:42

Booth11 for one I think mine may give you a run for its money on the cleanliness :)

Currently up for sale and swamped with the response

Ahh, but did you do it yourself or did you cheat?

It'll be interesting to see how quick it's snapped up, some seem to sit on forecourts for months and some sell really quick.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 16 October 2016, 17:01

Quote from: Exonian on 16 October 2016, 16:53

Quote from: wigit on 16 October 2016, 16:42

Booth11 for one I think mine may give you a run for its money on the cleanliness :)

Currently up for sale and swamped with the response

Ahh, but did you do it yourself or did you cheat?

It'll be interesting to see how quick it's snapped up, some seem to sit on forecourts for months and some sell really quick.

Of course not

Will be going by Tuesday/Wednesday as provisionally sold, 3 private buyers knocking the door after that and 5 decent trade offers. Put it up for sale of Friday.

Whilst there is plenty of supply there is plenty of demand

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: flashp on 16 October 2016, 17:50

Quote from: Booth11 on 16 October 2016, 15:19

Washed it

Gave it a quick wash between rain showers.

Snow foam – ValetPro Advanced Neutral & Snow foam lance
Wheels pre-wash – ValetPro Bilberry Wheel Cleaner
Jet wash rinse – DI water
Wheels washed – Swissvax Car Bath Shampoo, Wheel Woolies, WoWo Wheel Mitt
2 bucket wash – Swissvax Car Bath Shampoo, WoWo Lambswool Wash Mitt
Jet wash rinse – DI water
Open ended hose rinse – DI water
Microfibre towel dry – WoWo Drying Towels
Tailpipes polish – Mothers Mag & Aluminium Polish
Tyres Dressed – Achem Hi Shine Long Life Tyre Dressing.

 A dull day for pics but here’s a few.

(https://c3.staticflickr.com/6/5600/30325649226_29f8a9a1dd_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NcLSZ9)

(https://c8.staticflickr.com/6/5701/30360979935_51dabcf086_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NfTXzi)

(https://c7.staticflickr.com/6/5332/29730494414_9c4e41243d_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Mibych)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5499/30325645416_5494ded3e7_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NcLRRs)

(https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8553/29730488834_4e2448e5a2_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Mibwx5)

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/9/8133/30360970705_c007836c8f_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NfTUQa)

(https://c7.staticflickr.com/6/5444/29730472054_450d99745e_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MibrxL)

(https://c7.staticflickr.com/6/5691/30244327782_73aa08b0ef_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/N5A5Xh)

(https://c7.staticflickr.com/8/7537/30325645206_3a90996f47_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NcLRMQ)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5540/30244819472_ef56623fb5_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/N5CB7G)

Could I please ask for some advice on DI water and getting to use it with a hose and pressure washer?
I've found canisters on Ebay, not sure what size to go for with respect to resin qty and it's likely life. 11 & 19L seem common.
Also, how have you got this working with a pressure washer? Is there a pressure drop when connecting a DI vessel to the washer?
Which wax do you use? Paintwork looks stunning and the glass (which is something I'm struggling with) looks perfect. Care to share your chosen products???   :smiley: :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 16 October 2016, 18:32

Quote from: wigit on 16 October 2016, 16:42

Booth11 for one I think mine may give you a run for its money on the cleanliness :)

Currently up for sale and swamped with the response

Glad to hear that people are queuing up for your R wigit, and that's it looking in great condition after a detail.  Space now for the newcomer.  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 16 October 2016, 19:27

Quote from: flashp on 16 October 2016, 17:50

Could I please ask for some advice on DI water and getting to use it with a hose and pressure washer?
I've found canisters on Ebay, not sure what size to go for with respect to resin qty and it's likely life. 11 & 19L seem common.
Also, how have you got this working with a pressure washer? Is there a pressure drop when connecting a DI vessel to the washer?
Which wax do you use? Paintwork looks stunning and the glass (which is something I'm struggling with) looks perfect. Care to share your chosen products???   :smiley: :smiley:

Yes, of course, happy to advise.

DI water filters are very easy to set up with your normal garden hose and a pressure washer.  The water filter vessel simply sits between your tap and the hose and your hose connects to your pressure washer as normal.  The DI filter needs a short piece of hose leading from the outside tap to the IN source on the top of the vessel and then connect your main hose to the OUT connector.  Then connect the main section of hose to the PW. You need a couple of hose end connectors for each section of hose.  I have not found any drop in pressure with mine. 

The DI filter I use is a Raceglaze 7L but if I was buying again I'd probably get a larger one.  Raceglaze ones are quite pricy but very sturdy.  You can get less expensive ones on ebay and other places.  Usually they come with resin but you will need to replace the resin. How often will depend on what exactly you use the DI filter for.  I use it for everything - filling buckets, snow foaming, all jet washing and rinsing, and I refill my resin twice a year on average.  I buy mixed bed resin in large quantities from a window cleaning website as it is cheaper from these places.  I would also recommend getting a funnel as this makes refilling much easier.  Also worth buying a cheap water hardness meter for checking the hardness of the water coming out so you have an idea of when the resin needs replacing although you will be able to tell as you will see water spots on your car.

This is the filter I use.
http://www.raceglaze.co.uk/car-care-exterior/wash/400-litre-0ppm-car-washing-filter/

Connectors
http://www.raceglaze.co.uk/hozelock-style-hosepipe-end-connector/

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/641/21675838022_3fe231ef6c_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/z2qktd)

And cheaper resin for refills from these places

http://www.windowcleaningwarehouse.co.uk/unger-resin-25l-bag.html

http://www.cleaningspot.co.uk/cgi-bin/ss000002.pl?SS=mixed+bed+resin&search.x=0&search.y=0&search=ACTION&page=search&PR=-1&TB=A

I would highly recommend a DI water filter if you have a mid to dark car and live in a hard water area as it takes the stress out of car washing, especially during the sunnier months, and stops that race to dry the car off before the sun does and dries on the water spots. 

Wax I'm using at the moment is Swissvax Crystal Rock, which is a very high carnauba content wax with a hefty price tag, but then I have used many great waxes and am trying out higher end waxes at the moment.  Very impressive they are.  I buy the smaller sample pots (30ml) which keeps the price manageable. 

For glass I use Gtechniq G6 Perfect Glass Cleaner and apply Gtechniq C2v3 on all glass ever month. I'm not a fan of C2v3 on paintwork bur it works very well on glass and also on wheels.

There's a lot of really useful info in the forum detailing section but here's a couple of my threads that might prove useful.  I've used a lot of different products on my cars but these threads will give you an idea of my go-to choices.  If you have any other questions, feel free to ask.  :smiley:

My first detail of my R

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=275907.0

General detailing advice thread

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=277318.0

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 16 October 2016, 19:29

Apologies to all for the above - I know it should be in the detailing section, but easier to answer the post in here.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 16 October 2016, 20:25

http://www.osmotics.co.uk/products/25-Litre-Tulsion-MB%252d115-DI-Resin.html?gclid=Cj0KEQjwyozABRDtgPTM0taCrKsBEiQATk6xDmw6sBiuAc5FCETfJOKZaSyi5MNtF8ob1-NqmDGVBWwaApay8P8HAQ

This is the best resin and this is the cheapest site I've found it on recently.
Shop around though as it varys in price almost weekly.
I use it everyday in my job.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 16 October 2016, 20:45

Quote from: kalimon on 16 October 2016, 20:25

http://www.osmotics.co.uk/products/25-Litre-Tulsion-MB%252d115-DI-Resin.html?gclid=Cj0KEQjwyozABRDtgPTM0taCrKsBEiQATk6xDmw6sBiuAc5FCETfJOKZaSyi5MNtF8ob1-NqmDGVBWwaApay8P8HAQ

This is the best resin and this is the cheapest site I've found it on recently.
Shop around though as it varys in price almost weekly.
I use it everyday in my job.

Good to know kalimon.  Bookmarked for future ref, cheers.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 16 October 2016, 20:59

Quote from: Booth11 on 16 October 2016, 19:27

The DI filter I use is a Raceglaze 7L but if I was buying again I'd probably get a larger one.  Raceglaze ones are quite pricy but very sturdy.  You can get less expensive ones on ebay and other places.  Usually they come with resin but you will need to replace the resin. How often will depend on what exactly you use the DI filter for.  I use it for everything - filling buckets, snow foaming, all jet washing and rinsing, and I refill my resin twice a year on average.  I buy mixed bed resin in large quantities from a window cleaning website as it is cheaper from these places.  I would also recommend getting a funnel as this makes refilling much easier.  Also worth buying a cheap water hardness meter for checking the hardness of the water coming out so you have an idea of when the resin needs replacing although you will be able to tell as you will see water spots on your car.

Do you still have to dry the car Bec or can you leave it to dry without the worry of water spots?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: flashp on 16 October 2016, 21:01

Quote from: Booth11 on 16 October 2016, 19:29

Apologies to all for the above - I know it should be in the detailing section, but easier to answer the post in here.  :smiley:

Thank you for taking the time to put this together, very much appreciated!  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 16 October 2016, 21:27

Quote from: Booth11 on 16 October 2016, 18:32

Quote from: wigit on 16 October 2016, 16:42

Booth11 for one I think mine may give you a run for its money on the cleanliness :)

Currently up for sale and swamped with the response

Glad to hear that people are queuing up for your R wigit, and that's it looking in great condition after a detail.  Space now for the newcomer.  :cool:

It looks great and for some reason just not a keeper, I still love the wagon more as the noise is just ridiculous

It going before helps given only space in garage for one and means i have the working capital

Mrs W found out what the M2 was costing this week, I told her four months a go but had not factored on the carbon bits

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 16 October 2016, 21:47

Quote from: p3asa on 16 October 2016, 20:59

Quote from: Booth11 on 16 October 2016, 19:27

The DI filter I use is a Raceglaze 7L but if I was buying again I'd probably get a larger one.  Raceglaze ones are quite pricy but very sturdy.  You can get less expensive ones on ebay and other places.  Usually they come with resin but you will need to replace the resin. How often will depend on what exactly you use the DI filter for.  I use it for everything - filling buckets, snow foaming, all jet washing and rinsing, and I refill my resin twice a year on average.  I buy mixed bed resin in large quantities from a window cleaning website as it is cheaper from these places.  I would also recommend getting a funnel as this makes refilling much easier.  Also worth buying a cheap water hardness meter for checking the hardness of the water coming out so you have an idea of when the resin needs replacing although you will be able to tell as you will see water spots on your car.

Do you still have to dry the car Bec or can you leave it to dry without the worry of water spots?

You can if you want to, but I simply cannot leave a car wet, lol.  Also as the resin starts to diminish you may start to get water spots if you do.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 16 October 2016, 21:47

Quote from: flashp on 16 October 2016, 21:01

Quote from: Booth11 on 16 October 2016, 19:29

Apologies to all for the above - I know it should be in the detailing section, but easier to answer the post in here.  :smiley:

Thank you for taking the time to put this together, very much appreciated!  :smiley:

No probs.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 16 October 2016, 21:49

Quote from: wigit on 16 October 2016, 21:27

Quote from: Booth11 on 16 October 2016, 18:32

Quote from: wigit on 16 October 2016, 16:42

Booth11 for one I think mine may give you a run for its money on the cleanliness :)

Currently up for sale and swamped with the response

Glad to hear that people are queuing up for your R wigit, and that's it looking in great condition after a detail.  Space now for the newcomer.  :cool:

It looks great and for some reason just not a keeper, I still love the wagon more as the noise is just ridiculous

It going before helps given only space in garage for one and means i have the working capital

Mrs W found out what the M2 was costing this week, I told her four months a go but had not factored on the carbon bits

The R is a strange car.  I do not feel the same emotional attachment to it as I did with my mk5 and to an extent, the mk6.  But then I get in and drive it and then I remember why I have it.

The wagon must sound great, but I still cannot love its looks, and fortunately don't need an estate.

Is Mrs W still talking to you.  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 16 October 2016, 22:11

Quote from: Booth11 on 16 October 2016, 21:49

The R is a strange car.  I do not feel the same emotional attachment to it as I did with my mk5 and to an extent, the mk6.  But then I get in and drive it and then I remember why I have it.

The wagon must sound great, but I still cannot love its looks, and fortunately don't need an estate.

Is Mrs W still talking to you.  :whistle:

On a very wet morning today I had the same thoughts on the wagon as was testing the traction and just ridiculous how copes, i think the Bridgestones are so much better in the wet rather than the dry

I'll be honest it is a bit more than I wanted it to be lol, she is fine now.... i think

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 17 October 2016, 12:09

Finally got round to fitting my cornering bulbs.  Massive improvement on the oem ones, horrible yellow light replaced by nice bright white – a great match for the xenons.   Really easy to fit, 2 minute job.

Philips Diamond Vision H7 https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0088ORMHE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

A few daytime pics, will take some nighttime one tonight.

Before
(https://c7.staticflickr.com/6/5449/30085456590_bd8dede10f_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MQxQ5N)

After
(https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8267/30266208562_441af3ba97_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/N7wem7)

Before
(https://c5.staticflickr.com/6/5620/30085468900_d9550773fa_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MQxTK3)

After
(https://c7.staticflickr.com/6/5441/30085467990_932e8db0b0_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MQxTtm)

Before
(https://c7.staticflickr.com/9/8276/30085464310_45180002e9_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MQxSnU)

After
(https://c8.staticflickr.com/9/8138/30382396735_57f8abb226_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NhMJ3t)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 17 October 2016, 13:51

They look great Rebecca!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 17 October 2016, 15:24

Quote from: kalimon on 17 October 2016, 13:51

They look great Rebecca!

Ta, they are vastly better than the oem ones, I'm really pleased with them.

Reverse lights next.   It never ends.  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 17 October 2016, 20:21

And as the evening fell...

At dusk
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5513/30389177305_e9e4bb4535_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NiotER)

(https://c3.staticflickr.com/8/7779/30092165170_3c009e11ca_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MR9diY)

(https://c4.staticflickr.com/9/8277/30389179035_01b05fb1a5_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NioubF)


And when it got a bit darker:
(https://c3.staticflickr.com/6/5730/30092571250_2d0c16122d_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MRbi2m)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5558/29759188424_f75a611b56_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MkHBVA)

(https://c7.staticflickr.com/9/8560/30273162022_84ea83df65_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/N88Snm)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 18 October 2016, 09:06

Quote from: Booth11 on 17 October 2016, 20:21

And as the evening fell...

At dusk
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5513/30389177305_e9e4bb4535_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NiotER)

(https://c3.staticflickr.com/8/7779/30092165170_3c009e11ca_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MR9diY)

(https://c4.staticflickr.com/9/8277/30389179035_01b05fb1a5_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NioubF)


And when it got a bit darker:
(https://c3.staticflickr.com/6/5730/30092571250_2d0c16122d_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MRbi2m)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5558/29759188424_f75a611b56_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MkHBVA)

(https://c7.staticflickr.com/9/8560/30273162022_84ea83df65_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/N88Snm)

I actually fitted a set of LED bulbs which (whilst look spot on in colour) do reduce light output a bit. Like yours a lot and they are probably more useful than mine lol.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 18 October 2016, 10:06

Quote from: Booth11 on 16 October 2016, 21:47

Do you still have to dry the car Bec or can you leave it to dry without the worry of water spots?

You can if you want to, but I simply cannot leave a car wet, lol.  Also as the resin starts to diminish you may start to get water spots if you do.
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If you are still drying the car what use are you getting from it?
Maybe I've misunderstood its function but I thought it didn't cause any water marks.

I reckon the majority of swirls I cause are when drying the car so if I could get away with a 2 minute blast up the road and back to dry it that would be ideal. Especially if the car is treated, most of the water would have run off at the sheeting stage.

I'm definitely interested in a similar system.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 18 October 2016, 11:43

Don't forget to get one of these
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Digital-TDS-3-Water-Quality-Tester-Purity-Meter-TEMP-PPM-Test-Filter-Pen-Stick-/231451593478?hash=item35e3970b06:g:jb0AAOSw2s1UtMrd

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 18 October 2016, 13:42

Quote from: p3asa on 18 October 2016, 10:06

Do you still have to dry the car Bec or can you leave it to dry without the worry of water spots?

If you are still drying the car what use are you getting from it?
Maybe I've misunderstood its function but I thought it didn't cause any water marks.

I reckon the majority of swirls I cause are when drying the car so if I could get away with a 2 minute blast up the road and back to dry it that would be ideal. Especially if the car is treated, most of the water would have run off at the sheeting stage.

I'm definitely interested in a similar system.

A water filter does prevent water marks, that is it's purpose.  My reasons for buying it were not to negate drying the car, but to negate the mad race against water marks drying on the car in the sun, before I could dry it off.  Made for very stressful car washing.  And watermarks can occur at other stages of car washing if the sun is out (even in winter) snow foam stage, 2 BW stage, rinsing stages etc.  A water filter takes the stress out of it, you can do it at a more leisurely pace in the knowledge that it will be water spot free.

But as said, if you want to let it dry naturally you can but be careful when your resin starts to run out, which is when water spots can occur.  Invest in a water meter guage as kalimon suggests.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 18 October 2016, 14:07

Cheers for that Bec makes sense now.
Thanks Kalimon

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 18 October 2016, 17:31

Waved goodbye to the three door one as it went off to its new home, it looked stunning and has gone to a worthy owner  :cry:

There is now a BMW sized space in the garage  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 18 October 2016, 18:56

Quote from: p3asa on 18 October 2016, 14:07

Cheers for that Bec makes sense now.
Thanks Kalimon

Hopefully it does Stevie. :smiley:  I can honestly say that getting a water filter has changed my detailing life.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 18 October 2016, 18:57

Quote from: wigit on 18 October 2016, 17:31

Waved goodbye to the three door one as it went off to its new home, it looked stunning and has gone to a worthy owner  :cry:

There is now a BMW sized space in the garage  :smiley:

So it's goodbye R  :sad:

hello...........

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jimble on 18 October 2016, 19:08

M2! 8)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 18 October 2016, 19:35

I've still got the R wagon to get my fix  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dean5i on 18 October 2016, 20:33

Had the car detailed today in readiness for winter
(http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j37/dean5i/My%20R/1_zps54vrddyc.jpg) (http://s76.photobucket.com/user/dean5i/media/My%20R/1_zps54vrddyc.jpg.html)

(http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j37/dean5i/My%20R/2_zpsymi661ms.jpg) (http://s76.photobucket.com/user/dean5i/media/My%20R/2_zpsymi661ms.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 18 October 2016, 20:46

Quote from: dean5i on 18 October 2016, 20:33

Had the car detailed today in readiness for winter
(http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j37/dean5i/My%20R/1_zps54vrddyc.jpg) (http://s76.photobucket.com/user/dean5i/media/My%20R/1_zps54vrddyc.jpg.html)

(http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j37/dean5i/My%20R/2_zpsymi661ms.jpg) (http://s76.photobucket.com/user/dean5i/media/My%20R/2_zpsymi661ms.jpg.html)

Very nice.  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 21 October 2016, 18:02

Ordered the R wagon a set of winter tyres, gone with the Michelin Alpins as were grey on the Polo

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: phope on 23 October 2016, 14:15

Removed summer wheels, as tread is getting very low
Fitted the Clubsport red ring caps to the Nogaros
Fitted winters
Quick wash (very quick...rain started lashing down  :smiley: )

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y223/phope1/csc_zpsmmve7cyg.png)

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y223/phope1/IMG_0098%202_zps6qgjis2l.png)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jdm owner on 23 October 2016, 18:17

Washed, detailed and winter protection.
Used 3 coats of Colinite double wax.

Few reflection shots and beading.
(http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh170/paulhast039/ACE55500-04E5-48E0-BB5F-9F8AD962D8B5_zpsqpsnrdkj.jpg)
(http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh170/paulhast039/B0E90F2B-2BD6-4B56-8F4A-60619B5113DD_zpsytevz7vu.jpg)
(http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh170/paulhast039/61275DB9-EC38-4803-BA23-FA0FEEAC10B7_zpswlo4rbcm.jpg)
(http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh170/paulhast039/CEBB6ADE-E2F3-45FF-972B-8013AC93FBA1_zpsvu9eiy3e.jpg)
(http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh170/paulhast039/5FE95E02-FE0C-4E62-AA97-C94B2206A319_zpseufbiawh.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 24 October 2016, 18:48

Not much done to be fair other than gave the car a full detail at the weekend ready for winter. Discovered under the dirt that some numpty had scratched the car from the nearside rear door all the way through to the leading edge of the front door  :angry:

Luckily, it was quite light and polished out completely with some Dodo Juice Lime prime on a light cutting pad (sorry no images), then a couple of coats of Gtechniq C2V3.

Anyway, onto the afters - sorry no images before and the light was really dull but I did the best I could in the conditions.

(https://c4.staticflickr.com/6/5710/30448597691_fb18d44f20_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NoD2hg)

(https://c6.staticflickr.com/6/5644/30448597861_2b521ed17d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NoD2kc)

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5762/29902889113_f1b6c7f755_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Myq88F)

(https://c8.staticflickr.com/6/5587/29902889263_70da4023fc_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Myq8bg)

(https://c6.staticflickr.com/6/5468/29902889413_092ee3706c_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Myq8dR)

(https://c8.staticflickr.com/6/5544/29902889583_5e2977778e_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Myq8gM)

(https://c3.staticflickr.com/6/5729/29905094114_0a94180514_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MyBqAW)

(https://c5.staticflickr.com/6/5679/29905094404_5368ef5343_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MyBqFW)

Thanks for looking

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 24 October 2016, 19:34

Looks fantastic. I really like the red GTD badges. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 25 October 2016, 18:03

@jdm owner and Sootchucker..

Great work on your cars. Both look fantastic. :cool:

Jdm - looks pristine, love that micro beading.

Sootchucker - amazing shine on your Carbon Grey.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 25 October 2016, 20:58

I managed to turn HBA on somehow. I have to say, it was very cool.
I need to find out how I got it to work again now :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 25 October 2016, 21:14

Quote from: kalimon on 25 October 2016, 20:58

I managed to turn HBA on somehow. I have to say, it was very cool.
I need to find out how I got it to work again now :whistle:

Push indicator stalk away from you once to turn on and same to turn off.  A little headlamp with an A in it appears in bottom of DIS when it's activated.  I love HBA, works really well.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 25 October 2016, 22:18

Quote from: Booth11 on 25 October 2016, 21:14

Quote from: kalimon on 25 October 2016, 20:58

I managed to turn HBA on somehow. I have to say, it was very cool.
I need to find out how I got it to work again now :whistle:

Push indicator stalk away from you once to turn on and same to turn off.  A little headlamp with an A in it appears in bottom of DIS when it's activated.  I love HBA, works really well.

Thanks Rebecca, I just turned it on by accident.
It is very impressive in use ( a bit like myself)  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: golfhappy on 26 October 2016, 07:56

Sold it take delivery of a new S1 mid Jan beginning of Feb....booh hooo..couldn't resist that roof spoiler on the audi!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 26 October 2016, 09:46

Quote from: kalimon on 25 October 2016, 22:18

Quote from: Booth11 on 25 October 2016, 21:14

Quote from: kalimon on 25 October 2016, 20:58

I managed to turn HBA on somehow. I have to say, it was very cool.
I need to find out how I got it to work again now :whistle:

Push indicator stalk away from you once to turn on and same to turn off.  A little headlamp with an A in it appears in bottom of DIS when it's activated.  I love HBA, works really well.

Thanks Rebecca, I just turned it on by accident.
It is very impressive in use ( a bit like myself)  :wink:

Excuse my noobeness but what's H.B.A lol thanks in advance  :whistle: :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 26 October 2016, 09:54

HBA = High Beam Assist (automatically applies main beam and dips it when it sees oncoming traffic) - its a costed option.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 26 October 2016, 12:45

Quote from: golfhappy on 26 October 2016, 07:56

Sold it take delivery of a new S1 mid Jan beginning of Feb....booh hooo..couldn't resist that roof spoiler on the audi!

What colour did you go for golfhappy? Like the look of the S1, just a bit small for my needs.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 26 October 2016, 13:01

There's something that doesn't look quite right about the S1, especially in 5 door guise. It's proportions make it look a bit jacked up, like a Little Tykes 'My first Q...'

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 26 October 2016, 13:42

Quote from: fredgroves on 26 October 2016, 09:54

HBA = High Beam Assist (automatically applies main beam and dips it when it sees oncoming traffic) - its a costed option.

Thanks for that Fred cheers  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mrparkuk on 26 October 2016, 17:36

Chopped it in. M140i. Bought. Oh dear.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: golfhappy on 26 October 2016, 19:23

Quote from: Watts on 26 October 2016, 12:45

Quote from: golfhappy on 26 October 2016, 07:56

Sold it take delivery of a new S1 mid Jan beginning of Feb....booh hooo..couldn't resist that roof spoiler on the audi!

What colour did you go for golfhappy? Like the look of the S1, just a bit small for my needs.

Seepang blue with the quattro exterior pack, 5 door. It's the roof spoiler that does it for me! was going for the flat bottom steering wheel, but thought very austin allegro! was going for sat nav but the 3.5" binatone does me fine...or was it the cost  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: golfhappy on 26 October 2016, 19:31

Quote from: Mrparkuk on 26 October 2016, 17:36

Chopped it in. M140i. Bought. Oh dear.

Enjoy...think there's life after golf...eh no! you and me i'll be back! :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 27 October 2016, 15:26

Gave the inside a good clean..

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=279063.msg2550717#msg2550717

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 5552north on 27 October 2016, 18:55

Quote from: golfhappy on 26 October 2016, 19:31

Quote from: Mrparkuk on 26 October 2016, 17:36

Chopped it in. M140i. Bought. Oh dear.

Enjoy...think there's life after golf...eh no! you and me i'll be back! :smiley:

I'd be interested to hear your thoughts on the M140i when it arrives, I had a GTI for two years, traded it in for a M135i and just can't settle with it, decided to change after a year and now waiting for my R to arrive.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mrparkuk on 27 October 2016, 21:03

Quote from: 5552north on 27 October 2016, 18:55

Quote from: golfhappy on 26 October 2016, 19:31

Quote from: Mrparkuk on 26 October 2016, 17:36

Chopped it in. M140i. Bought. Oh dear.

Enjoy...think there's life after golf...eh no! you and me i'll be back! :smiley:

I'd be interested to hear your thoughts on the M140i when it arrives, I had a GTI for two years, traded it in for a M135i and just can't settle with it, decided to change after a year and now waiting for my R to arrive.

I wanted an R. Test drove 2 and went via carwow etc and dealers. Sadly they just wanted too much for the R and offered too little for my gti.

The deals on the M140i are very good at the moment. Only reason I have decided to move. I drove one and loved it. I'm sure the novelty will wear off following some scary miles. In the future I'm sure I'll be back with vw in an R but it just wasn't happening at this time.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wantmygti on 27 October 2016, 21:33

I drove an M135i that a mate had and coming from a Mk5 GTi I can honestly say it felt scarily fast.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ghost_rider on 28 October 2016, 14:03

Not today but recently.
Finally replaced my headunit with Discover Pro satnav.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 5552north on 28 October 2016, 18:09

Quote from: Mrparkuk on 27 October 2016, 21:03

Quote from: 5552north on 27 October 2016, 18:55

Quote from: golfhappy on 26 October 2016, 19:31

Quote from: Mrparkuk on 26 October 2016, 17:36

Chopped it in. M140i. Bought. Oh dear.

Enjoy...think there's life after golf...eh no! you and me i'll be back! :smiley:

I'd be interested to hear your thoughts on the M140i when it arrives, I had a GTI for two years, traded it in for a M135i and just can't settle with it, decided to change after a year and now waiting for my R to arrive.

I wanted an R. Test drove 2 and went via carwow etc and dealers. Sadly they just wanted too much for the R and offered too little for my gti.

The deals on the M140i are very good at the moment. Only reason I have decided to move. I drove one and loved it. I'm sure the novelty will wear off following some scary miles. In the future I'm sure I'll be back with vw in an R but it just wasn't happening at this time.

BMW have some very good deals and it doesn't take too much extra to spec the car up to have everything you realistically need. If I were to order mine again, the only other thing I'd add would be the upgraded stereo, the standard one is pretty poor in comparison to the Golf.

Overall, its a great car, the engine is fantastic and it sounds epic.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jdm owner on 28 October 2016, 19:44

Quote from: Booth11 on 25 October 2016, 18:03

@jdm owner and Sootchucker..

Great work on your cars. Both look fantastic. :cool:

Jdm - looks pristine, love that micro beading.

Sootchucker - amazing shine on your Carbon Grey.

Thanks for your comments Booth11
You have a nice R well looked after..

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 29 October 2016, 14:39

If BMW make a nicer looking 1 series i'd be all over it. I like the 3 series but don't have need for a car that big (and the missus wouldn't dare drive it). Following my experiences with dealerships over the last few years, i feel BMW would be most deserving of my money, my local BMW dealerships in the Newcastle area are always very friendly, no nonsense places that seem to know what they're selling and fixing. The local BMW bodyshop are by far the best VW approved bodyshop in the area and every one of their staff were great in budging the insurance company along following a bump from an awkward bugger who didn't report the incident.

My local Audi garage has been less than useless with a minor warranty job on the A1, and they have that slimy estate agent vibe about them. VW dealerships locally have been a mixed bag with warranty work - I make a point of sending the car to Pulman Sunderland, even though it is a bit inconvenient compared to the Lookers (formerly Benfield) dealership, but they do a far better job of it.

Come on BMW, make me a nice looking Golf-sized car!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 29 October 2016, 16:52

After a 2 week holiday in Mexico with no interaction beyond being in a Taxi, I finally got back behind the wheel of my R again and had the missus rolling her eyes at me every time I put my foot down.  :evil:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Raffe on 29 October 2016, 18:06

Cleaned inside and out and removed the snow grate out of the air box, not sure I can tell any difference  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 29 October 2016, 18:07

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 29 October 2016, 14:39

If BMW make a nicer looking 1 series i'd be all over it. I like the 3 series but don't have need for a car that big (and the missus wouldn't dare drive it). Following my experiences with dealerships over the last few years, i feel BMW would be most deserving of my money, my local BMW dealerships in the Newcastle area are always very friendly, no nonsense places that seem to know what they're selling and fixing. The local BMW bodyshop are by far the best VW approved bodyshop in the area and every one of their staff were great in budging the insurance company along following a bump from an awkward bugger who didn't report the incident.

My local Audi garage has been less than useless with a minor warranty job on the A1, and they have that slimy estate agent vibe about them. VW dealerships locally have been a mixed bag with warranty work - I make a point of sending the car to Pulman Sunderland, even though it is a bit inconvenient compared to the Lookers (formerly Benfield) dealership, but they do a far better job of it.

Come on BMW, make me a nice looking Golf-sized car!

Completely agree!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 29 October 2016, 18:09

Quote from: kalimon on 29 October 2016, 18:07

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 29 October 2016, 14:39

If BMW make a nicer looking 1 series i'd be all over it. I like the 3 series but don't have need for a car that big (and the missus wouldn't dare drive it). Following my experiences with dealerships over the last few years, i feel BMW would be most deserving of my money, my local BMW dealerships in the Newcastle area are always very friendly, no nonsense places that seem to know what they're selling and fixing. The local BMW bodyshop are by far the best VW approved bodyshop in the area and every one of their staff were great in budging the insurance company along following a bump from an awkward bugger who didn't report the incident.

My local Audi garage has been less than useless with a minor warranty job on the A1, and they have that slimy estate agent vibe about them. VW dealerships locally have been a mixed bag with warranty work - I make a point of sending the car to Pulman Sunderland, even though it is a bit inconvenient compared to the Lookers (formerly Benfield) dealership, but they do a far better job of it.

Come on BMW, make me a nice looking Golf-sized car!

Completely agree!

JCW Mini and make passengers walk!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 29 October 2016, 18:11

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 29 October 2016, 14:39

Come on BMW, make me a nice looking Golf-sized car!

I'll tell you who makes a nice looking Golf-sized car.........VW.  :whistle: :grin: :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 29 October 2016, 20:00

Quote from: Exonian on 29 October 2016, 18:09

JCW Mini and make passengers walk!

As fast as the JCW is, the Mini is still a lasses car with a Fisherprice dashboard. I feel a little less of a girl driving the A1. Wish the missus had got the Polo GTI I was pushing her towards.  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 29 October 2016, 20:05

Quote from: Booth11 on 29 October 2016, 18:11

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 29 October 2016, 14:39

Come on BMW, make me a nice looking Golf-sized car!

I'll tell you who makes a nice looking Golf-sized car.........VW.  :whistle: :grin: :wink:

It's down to the proportions, the Golf has Supermini proportions in a bigger car (I loved the look of the Peugeot 306 way back too), the 1 series looks too long for its size to me, and those chunky sills.  :sick: I do like BMW engineering, but even my cousin's neighbour (who buys a new M3 every 3 years and has a super secure detached double garage that looks like Tony Stark's workshop) admits BMW build quality has also taken a dip over the last 5 years.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 30 October 2016, 10:00

Quote from: ghost_rider on 28 October 2016, 14:03

Not today but recently.
Finally replaced my headunit with Discover Pro satnav.

You had the basic sat nav before?  I didn't think any sort of upgrade worked because of vw protections...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 30 October 2016, 11:01

Quote from: phope on 23 October 2016, 14:15

Removed summer wheels, as tread is getting very low
Fitted the Clubsport red ring caps to the Nogaros
Fitted winters
Quick wash (very quick...rain started lashing down  :smiley: )

How much were your centre caps?  They seemed expensive when I asked the dealer...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 30 October 2016, 12:59

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 29 October 2016, 20:00

Quote from: Exonian on 29 October 2016, 18:09

JCW Mini and make passengers walk!

As fast as the JCW is, the Mini is still a lasses car with a Fisherprice dashboard. I feel a little less of a girl driving the A1. Wish the missus had got the Polo GTI I was pushing her towards.  :rolleyes:

As small as it might appear to chest beating alpha males I'd never label JCW MINIs as girlie girl cars.
Standard MINIs maybe, but the JCW is pretty hardcore and I know a guy (yes, a real man with wife and kids to prove it) who has one with an optional exhaust that's proper loud pure comedy to listen to.
A1s are girls cars, S1s less so and Polo GTIs I'm on the fence about.
JCWs are definitely in petrol head territory, they're a bit too uncompromising for girlie girls.

I've spent a bit of time this last week or so getting up close and personal with a new Merc A180 2.1 Diesel, a Focus (Black Line?) 1.5 petrol, a hired M135i and a colleague's brand new MINI Cooper D.

I appreciate to a Duplo Enthusiast that there might be a bit of brand rivalry with Fisher Price dashboards but all I can say is the new MINI is great with its (optional) head up display and fancy sound system from the Tech pack. The 1.5 Diesel goes really well and sounds quite good too plus it has a turning circle mk7 Golfs can but dream of.
Get in the interior of the Merc (nice tombstone seats aside), Focus and my Golf and they're all much of a muchness. Slightly different plastics and cloth but everything else similar in all three, down to dimensions and colour scheme.
The M135i felt well screwed together but I don't really like the interior.
You can't help but love that engine though.
Get in the MINI and you can't mistake it for anything else. Especially if you have to get in the back!!
But the MINI is fun to drive in ways other modern cars aren't.
The Merc, Focus and my Golf all feel very bland in comparison. The 135i is more interesting to drive but despite the prodigious low speed torque it seems to need to be wound up a bit to make decent progress. Maybe it's the 20 speed auto gearbox that makes it feel that way when you're using low revs despite a really low torque peak? Great fun car though (but I still prefer getting back in my Golf after a stint behind the wheel in the 135i and I can't put my finger on the reason why).

Oh, and what did I do to my Mk7 today?
Wheeled it out of the garage for the first time in over a week and a half, washed it, dried it, and wheeled it back in again. I don't use it anymore because I have a different toy now. A third of the power of the R, but three times as much FUN to drive!

Anyway, I'll leave you all to discuss flipping CSS's and how much money you're going to make and retire to a MINI forum to discuss make-up tips and household cleaning solutions...
 :kiss:  :kiss:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 30 October 2016, 13:14

I was behind a JCW for a short spell on the way to the Metrocentre yesterday, lots of pops from the exhaust with very little effort, definitely built for the boy/girl racer. These little hot hatches are more fun around the doors because they lack the refinement of the bigger cars.

That Polo GTI I tried to get the wife to buy is a lot more fun to fling around than my R, because it feels a lot rougher around the edges and quicker than it actually is. I expect the S1 to be a hoot, but it's just so expensive when you get the equipment levels up to something reasonable - you might as well get an S3.

Refinement of the MQB platform does make everything feel a bit flat.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 30 October 2016, 13:31

You wouldn't buy the JCW as a motorway cruiser thats for sure!

The Polo GTI is actually real world very quick as it has quite high gearing in the lower gears so you can hustle them pretty quickly at sensible speeds.
The R is very low geared in first and second so can be pretty slow off the line unless you're red-lining the thing which ain't ideal until you have a very warm engine.

I was just discussing with an old friend of mine who lives down the road from me how it's impossible to drive anywhere quickly any more anyway. He has a V8 American muscle car and just sold his Golf GTI mk5 which he'd owned from new and bought his wife a Beetle TSI to replace it. He was passing compliments on my Golf as I was cleaning it and we got round to discussing how useless the power is in modern cars such as the R if you only use them as general road cars - go out after dark when the roads are quiet and you'll splatter a fox or badger all over the front end, go out during the day and you'll be stuck behind some self righteous git in a Prius.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Raffe on 30 October 2016, 17:39

Maybe it's where you live Andy, but I only drive my R at the weekends and I always manage to have fun :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 30 October 2016, 22:16

Quote from: Raffe on 30 October 2016, 17:39

Maybe it's where you live Andy, but I only drive my R at the weekends and I always manage to have fun :whistle:

The roads are snarled up with day trippers around where I live at weekends. All the sports cars come out for posing and people pretending they're living the high life.
During the week it's snarled up with work traffic and OAPs and overnight you've got to watch out for deer, badgers and foxes.
All the good old roads we used to blast along in our GTIs many years ago now have 40 or 30mph limits and have been built up.
Depressing stuff!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 October 2016, 22:55

After giving the inside a good going over, it was the outside's turn. 

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=279108.new#new

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 30 October 2016, 23:00

Quote from: Exonian on 30 October 2016, 22:16

Quote from: Raffe on 30 October 2016, 17:39

Maybe it's where you live Andy, but I only drive my R at the weekends and I always manage to have fun :whistle:

The roads are snarled up with day trippers around where I live at weekends. All the sports cars come out for posing and people pretending they're living the high life.
During the week it's snarled up with work traffic and OAPs and overnight you've got to watch out for deer, badgers and foxes.
All the good old roads we used to blast along in our GTIs many years ago now have 40 or 30mph limits and have been built up.
Depressing stuff!

How far down and to the left a bit are you Exonian? I'm not far from Bodmin tonight, Jamaica Inn to be precise.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 30 October 2016, 23:12

Welcome to the West Country Watts!

I'm a bit to the right of you.

The clue is in the rather unimaginative user name: I'm just outside of Exeter

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 31 October 2016, 07:52

Quote from: Exonian on 30 October 2016, 23:12

Welcome to the West Country Watts!

I'm a bit to the right of you.

The clue is in the rather unimaginative user name: I'm just outside of Exeter

Thanks! And jolly nice it is too. First time the car has been packed solid aswell, 4 adults and not a spare square inch in the boot. I think that, along with high speed cruising, has dented the economy somewhat!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 31 October 2016, 10:09

Yes, plus the relentless hills you've had to drive over once you're past the Somerset flats; Exmoor, Dartmoor and then Bodmin moor don't help with economy (assuming you went M5 and A30 not that it makes that much difference).
Where else are you visiting on your trip?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 31 October 2016, 13:37

Not done much this weekend part from good clean inside faffed about adding logo's to DAB stations fitted the upgraded H7 xenon bulbs for the cornering lights must say they do make a difference and look way better than the yellow hue the normal bulbs were.... :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 31 October 2016, 23:48

Quote from: Exonian on 31 October 2016, 10:09

Yes, plus the relentless hills you've had to drive over once you're past the Somerset flats; Exmoor, Dartmoor and then Bodmin moor don't help with economy (assuming you went M5 and A30 not that it makes that much difference).
Where else are you visiting on your trip?

Actually, economy has been reasonable, 38+mpg, pretty good in the circumstances. Been to Lands End today, now in Newlyn. Great time had by all in the Red Lion with the pool table and juke box. Breeders Cannonball, hadn't heard that for a while :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 01 November 2016, 05:03

Quote from: Watts on 31 October 2016, 23:48

Quote from: Exonian on 31 October 2016, 10:09

Yes, plus the relentless hills you've had to drive over once you're past the Somerset flats; Exmoor, Dartmoor and then Bodmin moor don't help with economy (assuming you went M5 and A30 not that it makes that much difference).
Where else are you visiting on your trip?

Actually, economy has been reasonable, 38+mpg, pretty good in the circumstances. Been to Lands End today, now in Newlyn. Great time had by all in the Red Lion with the pool table and juke box. Breeders Cannonball, hadn't heard that for a while :smiley:

I'd call 38mpg pretty darned good

My dad lives in Newlyn funnily enough.
Pop over to Mousehole if you get time, it's beautiful, with a lovely flat walk in if you park on the road on the way in (free parking) allowing you to stroll along with lovely views of Mounts Bay.
Marazion a must do too, park in Long Rock and walk in ideally but there's a big car park with views of the Mount just on the way in. Pick up a Philps pasty if you do go there, or if not pick up a Philps from Hayle on the way back out of the area.

There's just so many great places to visit in West Cornwall.

Oh, if you're going to St Ives I'd suggest jumping on the train at St Erth rather than driving in. It's very cheap and if you sit on the right hand side of the train on a nice day you get spectacular views of the Hayle Towans and St Ives across the water as you head in.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 01 November 2016, 11:11

Cheers Exonian, going to St Michael's Mount today, been here a couple of times before but showing our friends around who are over from Australia. Minack Theatre and Porthcurno tomorrow. Will see how much the seagulls like red cars shortly :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 01 November 2016, 12:24

Quote from: Watts on 01 November 2016, 11:11

Cheers Exonian, going to St Michael's Mount today, been here a couple of times before but showing our friends around who are over from Australia. Minack Theatre and Porthcurno tomorrow. Will see how much the seagulls like red cars shortly :rolleyes:

Don't forget your Philps pasty just up the hill from the Giant's Causeway in Marazion, five minute walk from where you start the trek to the mount! The pub overlooking the causeway is quite nice too.
My youngest son took his first steps in Porthcurno! (Random uninteresting fact!!)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTI_Ant on 01 November 2016, 21:37

Quote from: Exonian on 01 November 2016, 05:03

Quote from: Watts on 31 October 2016, 23:48

Quote from: Exonian on 31 October 2016, 10:09

Yes, plus the relentless hills you've had to drive over once you're past the Somerset flats; Exmoor, Dartmoor and then Bodmin moor don't help with economy (assuming you went M5 and A30 not that it makes that much difference).
Where else are you visiting on your trip?

Actually, economy has been reasonable, 38+mpg, pretty good in the circumstances. Been to Lands End today, now in Newlyn. Great time had by all in the Red Lion with the pool table and juke box. Breeders Cannonball, hadn't heard that for a while :smiley:

I'd call 38mpg pretty darned good

My dad lives in Newlyn funnily enough.
Pop over to Mousehole if you get time, it's beautiful, with a lovely flat walk in if you park on the road on the way in (free parking) allowing you to stroll along with lovely views of Mounts Bay.
Marazion a must do too, park in Long Rock and walk in ideally but there's a big car park with views of the Mount just on the way in. Pick up a Philps pasty if you do go there, or if not pick up a Philps from Hayle on the way back out of the area.

There's just so many great places to visit in West Cornwall.

Oh, if you're going to St Ives I'd suggest jumping on the train at St Erth rather than driving in. It's very cheap and if you sit on the right hand side of the train on a nice day you get spectacular views of the Hayle Towans and St Ives across the water as you head in.

Yes don't drive in otherwise you won't be able to get hammered in the Sloop or the Lifeboat.  Just watch the train times back to Penzance as I remember the last one being fairly early (9ish?).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 02 November 2016, 17:54

Quote from: Watts on 01 November 2016, 11:11

Cheers Exonian, going to St Michael's Mount today, been here a couple of times before but showing our friends around who are over from Australia. Minack Theatre and Porthcurno tomorrow. Will see how much the seagulls like red cars shortly :rolleyes:

So today, apart from enjoying driving my GTI around the small windy lanes of west Cornwall, I had to undertake emergency bird poo removal having discovered that the seagulls really liked it :rolleyes: They had managed two direct hits on the gap between the roof and spoiler plus a big really thick pile on the roof which thanks to the camber had run along the rain gutter  :sick: Dirty feathered feckers....

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snooze on 05 November 2016, 08:08

Got driven in the back of whilst stationary in traffic on Thursday nr Guildford. Low speed so just a cracked rear bumper and he's accepted full liability. Not a great start to my birthday w/e. Body shop collects car Monday. Lucky I didn't get it resprayed when that other pillock drove in to me in a car park!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 05 November 2016, 12:35

Not yet on but Mr Postie delivered my car a pressie this morning....

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 05 November 2016, 12:50

Just trying to get up the motivation between heavy rain showers to give the R a quick wash - the front wheels are truly filthy.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 05 November 2016, 12:54

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 05 November 2016, 12:50

Just trying to get up the motivation between heavy rain showers to give the R a quick wash - the front wheels are truly filthy.

Get out there and do it.  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 05 November 2016, 15:03

Quote from: Booth11 on 05 November 2016, 12:54

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 05 November 2016, 12:50

Just trying to get up the motivation between heavy rain showers to give the R a quick wash - the front wheels are truly filthy.

Get out there and do it.  :laugh:

Got the buckets out of the shed and it started pissing it down. Fate has intervened to stop me washing my car today - watched Star Wars Force Awakens on 3D Bluray instead as the postie brought a new twin pack of active 3D glasses for the telly.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JamesR27 on 05 November 2016, 15:56

Badgeskins arrived this week so fitted them today

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 05 November 2016, 21:03

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 05 November 2016, 15:03

Quote from: Booth11 on 05 November 2016, 12:54

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 05 November 2016, 12:50

Just trying to get up the motivation between heavy rain showers to give the R a quick wash - the front wheels are truly filthy.

Get out there and do it.  :laugh:

Got the buckets out of the shed and it started pissing it down. Fate has intervened to stop me washing my car today - watched Star Wars Force Awakens on 3D Bluray instead as the postie brought a new twin pack of active 3D glasses for the telly.

You get those days, when you know you should really clean it, but are secretly glad when it's starts p!ssing down, lol.

Hope you enjoyed your date on the couch with Star Wars.  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 05 November 2016, 21:04

Quote from: JamesR27 on 05 November 2016, 15:56

Badgeskins arrived this week so fitted them today

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(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v285/JamesRees/Mk7/A701E0E0-AE3B-4D2C-B167-4DDC89E8E09E_zpsnq2btkzj.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/JamesRees/media/Mk7/A701E0E0-AE3B-4D2C-B167-4DDC89E8E09E_zpsnq2btkzj.jpg.html)

They look great on Carbon Grey.  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 05 November 2016, 21:13

Gave mine what started out as a quick clean but quickly turned into a full scale detail today.
It was feckin freezing but it was dry, which was the main thing.
Shouldn't have bothered in hindsight as it will be full of sh!t from bonfire's etc after tonight.
Back to Walking Dead marathon :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Restlessnative on 05 November 2016, 22:35

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 05 November 2016, 15:03

Quote from: Booth11 on 05 November 2016, 12:54

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 05 November 2016, 12:50

Just trying to get up the motivation between heavy rain showers to give the R a quick wash - the front wheels are truly filthy.

Get out there and do it.  :laugh:

Got the buckets out of the shed and it started pissing it down. Fate has intervened to stop me washing my car today - watched Star Wars Force Awakens on 3D Bluray instead as the postie brought a new twin pack of active 3D glasses for the telly.

Excuses excuses!. :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 07 November 2016, 19:32

Some fatherless son/daughter has keyed my car over the weekend, when the car was stuck round the back, parked across our driveway as I left it there hoping to clean it between long rain showers.

I suspect my neighbour - the one who makes a habit of parking across my drive and wasn't able to this weekend because I was there, I do think that a proper fatherless son with real malicious intent would've done far more damage by carrying it over the length of the car. If it is him then he's stooped to a new low, but i'll never prove it.

It's not that deep - probably towards the bottom of the lacquer (it feels as deep as the thickness of 2 pieces of standard A4 paper, and about 10 inches long on the rear quarter panel on the passenger side (the side that was towards the kerb) about the height of the clear indicator part of the rear cluster - it just looks very white right now.

Anyone hazard a guess as to how much a smart repair will cost? Might get my stone chips done at the same time.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 07 November 2016, 20:02

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 07 November 2016, 19:32

Some fatherless son/daughter has keyed my car over the weekend, when the car was stuck round the back, parked across our driveway as I left it there hoping to clean it between long rain showers.

I suspect my neighbour - the one who makes a habit of parking across my drive and wasn't able to this weekend because I was there, I do think that a proper fatherless son with real malicious intent would've done far more damage by carrying it over the length of the car. If it is him then he's stooped to a new low, but i'll never prove it.

It's not that deep - probably towards the bottom of the lacquer (it feels as deep as the thickness of 2 pieces of standard A4 paper, and about 10 inches long on the rear quarter panel on the passenger side (the side that was towards the kerb) about the height of the clear indicator part of the rear cluster - it just looks very white right now.

Anyone hazard a guess as to how much a smart repair will cost? Might get my stone chips done at the same time.

That's terrible, what a low and pathetic thing to do. Must be pretty hard having a neighbour like that. Hope you get it sorted at a reasonable price.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 07 November 2016, 20:04

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 07 November 2016, 19:32

Some fatherless son/daughter has keyed my car over the weekend, when the car was stuck round the back, parked across our driveway as I left it there hoping to clean it between long rain showers.

I suspect my neighbour - the one who makes a habit of parking across my drive and wasn't able to this weekend because I was there, I do think that a proper fatherless son with real malicious intent would've done far more damage by carrying it over the length of the car. If it is him then he's stooped to a new low, but i'll never prove it.

It's not that deep - probably towards the bottom of the lacquer (it feels as deep as the thickness of 2 pieces of standard A4 paper, and about 10 inches long on the rear quarter panel on the passenger side (the side that was towards the kerb) about the height of the clear indicator part of the rear cluster - it just looks very white right now.

Anyone hazard a guess as to how much a smart repair will cost? Might get my stone chips done at the same time.

What a cowards trick that is. I'd be tempted to chin him just for the hell of it :angry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 07 November 2016, 20:58

Matt, you need a CCTV camera up, that will put a stop to any clown hat neighbours damaging the car. Or you could call his bluff and tell him you've got him on camera keying your car and see what his reaction is.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 07 November 2016, 21:08

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 07 November 2016, 19:32

Some fatherless son/daughter has keyed my car over the weekend, when the car was stuck round the back, parked across our driveway as I left it there hoping to clean it between long rain showers.

I suspect my neighbour - the one who makes a habit of parking across my drive and wasn't able to this weekend because I was there, I do think that a proper fatherless son with real malicious intent would've done far more damage by carrying it over the length of the car. If it is him then he's stooped to a new low, but i'll never prove it.

It's not that deep - probably towards the bottom of the lacquer (it feels as deep as the thickness of 2 pieces of standard A4 paper, and about 10 inches long on the rear quarter panel on the passenger side (the side that was towards the kerb) about the height of the clear indicator part of the rear cluster - it just looks very white right now.

Anyone hazard a guess as to how much a smart repair will cost? Might get my stone chips done at the same time.

Gutting, feel for you. :sad:

Have you no longer got dashcam?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 07 November 2016, 21:11

I'm getting my drive opening widened, like my other next-door neighbour (the nice one) had done. We've got a diagonal wall that comes in from a pillar, robbing you of 5ft opening width and puts the gates 4ft back from where the drive actually starts - stupid design by the house builders.

Might put a letter through all the neighbours doors to tell them to be on alert for vandalism and also say I have submitted CCTV footage to the police. If it is him, he'll be sweating for a few days waiting for a knock on the door (if only I had some footage).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 07 November 2016, 21:14

Booth: Nope ditched the dashcam when it screwed up a week into ownership, only continuous shooting would've caught it, and that mode fried it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snooze on 07 November 2016, 21:32

Someone rear ended me on Thursday. Luckily low speed and just cracked rear bumper. He accepted full liability so his insurance are paying.

Car is now back in the body shop for a new bumper, hopefully no more serious damage. Glad I didn't get the small mark on the bumper from my previous car park incident painted now. Every cloud!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 07 November 2016, 21:34

Quote from: Snooze on 07 November 2016, 21:32

Someone rear ended me on Thursday. Luckily low speed and just cracked rear bumper. He accepted full liability so his insurance are paying.

Car is now back in the body shop for a new bumper, hopefully no more serious damage. Glad I didn't get the small mark on the bumper from my previous car park incident painted now. Every cloud!

Good that you can be positive! At least it'll be all shiny and new soon :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 07 November 2016, 23:02

Quote from: Snooze on 07 November 2016, 21:32

Someone rear ended me on Thursday. Luckily low speed and just cracked rear bumper. He accepted full liability so his insurance are paying.

Car is now back in the body shop for a new bumper, hopefully no more serious damage. Glad I didn't get the small mark on the bumper from my previous car park incident painted now. Every cloud!

Oh no, Snooze.  :sad:  Glad it's nothing too major and will be repaired at no cost to you.  Soon be back to its best.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 08 November 2016, 17:57

Got 2 quotes for my scratch - £360 and £300. Both quoters stated that the blending area will be huge, about 1/3 of the passenger side of the car! If the scratch had been twice as long it would've been the same price.  :shocked:

The £300 quoter did say he'd do my stone chips for nowt so he's got the job - 24th November. Photobucket isn't letting me upload a photo to add here.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 08 November 2016, 18:14

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 08 November 2016, 17:57

Got 2 quotes for my scratch - £360 and £300. Both quoters stated that the blending area will be huge, about 1/3 of the passenger side of the car! If the scratch had been twice as long it would've been the same price.  :shocked:

The £300 quoter did say he'd do my stone chips for nowt so he's got the job - 24th November. Photobucket isn't letting me upload a photo to add here.

Not too bad then seeing as the stone chips are in with that price..
Hope the overall job is done to your expectations  :whistle:

Fingers crossed good luck with it....

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Damion on 08 November 2016, 21:24

The only issue with the blending is the overspray under good light, especially LED.
Its gutting to see it.
Mindless vandalism.
If its going in the drive way get a RING doorbell, it records all motion even at night and notify's you.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snooze on 09 November 2016, 19:11

Quote from: Snooze on 07 November 2016, 21:32

Someone rear ended me on Thursday. Luckily low speed and just cracked rear bumper. He accepted full liability so his insurance are paying.

Car is now back in the body shop for a new bumper, hopefully no more serious damage. Glad I didn't get the small mark on the bumper from my previous car park incident painted now. Every cloud!

Gd news, diagnosis was just a cracked bumper. Could have my car back as soon as Friday  :smiley:. So fingers crossed!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 09 November 2016, 19:14

Quote from: Snooze on 09 November 2016, 19:11

Quote from: Snooze on 07 November 2016, 21:32

Someone rear ended me on Thursday. Luckily low speed and just cracked rear bumper. He accepted full liability so his insurance are paying.

Car is now back in the body shop for a new bumper, hopefully no more serious damage. Glad I didn't get the small mark on the bumper from my previous car park incident painted now. Every cloud!

Gd news, diagnosis was just a cracked bumper. Could have my car back as soon as Friday  :smiley:. So fingers crossed!

That's a relief all things considered.  Soon be back in one piece. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 09 November 2016, 19:40

Put a letter through everyone's door on my street who has a house facing the back (we live in a square, with the houses wrapped around it in a "U" shape, the middle run having a back in the next street where the driveway is) to warn them there's a vandal about and to be vigilant when parking their car back there. Put a special version through the "special" neighbour's door (the one I suspect did it) which read the same, but added in a paragraph that stated after reviewing the footage of my dashcams, the incident had been recorded and the footage will be forwarded to the Police.

It seemed a better story to make him sweat a bit if it was him, waiting for a call from the Bobbies. If I had dashcams, he'd have to scrutinise the car to see them.

Expensive incident - £300 for the repair to pay and £300 to knock a bit of wall down and tidy up/repoint the remaining column to widen the drive entry enough to make it viable to use. Seems a lot for the job, but half the money is tied up getting rid of the rubble and gates.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 11 November 2016, 11:59

Fitted new pressed plates...Few pics on dirty car.

(https://s13.postimg.org/xp8wck5af/ECED4_D7_B_8679_421_D_A317_87_FD48_E9_F2_CA.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/k8bxtouyr/)

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(https://s13.postimg.org/64g2lanrb/IMG_8054.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/vah0s4p1f/)

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: LRWmotorsport on 11 November 2016, 12:01

Looks awesome.

Where did you get those made up?
Fancy some of those for the Trannybago.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 11 November 2016, 12:35

Quote from: LRWmotorsport on 11 November 2016, 12:01

Looks awesome.

Where did you get those made up?
Fancy some of those for the Trannybago.

Thanks.
 
They are from Europl8 http://www.europl8.net  if you buy online you need to send official ownership docs (V5 etc), but I got them via a friend on another forum who picked them up at a recent show for me.  If you get them on the day at shows you don't need your docs.  They are all UK legal and have the name of the manufacturer, postcode, and BS number laser etched  onto the plate as per regulations.  Cost me £25.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: LRWmotorsport on 11 November 2016, 13:52

Thanks, really good price too.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 11 November 2016, 14:23

Like the pressed plates Rebecca.

I can remember when pressed plates were fitted to new cars by the dealer as standard (had them on my first new car in 1980) and I really wanted a set of Perspex plates, which were just becoming popular at that time. Funny how trends change.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 11 November 2016, 17:50

Quote from: SRGTD on 11 November 2016, 14:23

Like the pressed plates Rebecca.

I can remember when pressed plates were fitted to new cars by the dealer as standard (had them on my first new car in 1980) and I really wanted a set of Perspex plates, which were just becoming popular at that time. Funny how trends change.

Thanks SRGTD. :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 11 November 2016, 20:37

What did you use to stick them on Rebecca?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 11 November 2016, 20:42

Quote from: mcmaddy on 11 November 2016, 20:37

What did you use to stick them on Rebecca?

I stuck them on with 3M Heavy Duty 20mm Foam Tape (3mtr roll)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01BR2MTS0/ref=pe_385721_37986871_TE_item

Front plate is stuck onto the existing numberplate surround, just removed the plastic screw covers, removed screws, removed old plate, cleaned surround with Panel Wipe/IPA to make sure it was grease/dirt free and then stuck the plate on holding and pressing down for 30 secs.  Rear plate is stuck directly onto the car (no surround), cleaned as before and attached using the same tape.  The 3mtr roll was just enough to do both plates.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 12 November 2016, 18:08

Not so much what I did to the R but what I did for my R. Had the builders round to knock down part of the wall making up one side of the opening to the driveway. It was a stupid design by the house builders, the wall diagonally came in to rob you of 4ft of your driveway that sat beyond the gate and gave me about 2" clearance either side of the wing mirrors when folded.. have loads more room now and fitted a 30W LED spotlight with PIR.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Carbon VW on 12 November 2016, 18:55

Fitted 4 new Goodyear Eagle F1 3's to my GTi. Had plenty of meat left on the front but couldn't take anymore of those Tombstones so got rid. Only driven 100 miles or so but the difference is already massive. No tramping, very low road noise nicer turn in. One bad thing is that my buddy who was fitting the tyres with the utmost of care caused minor damage to one of my Austins. Very small on the edge of the rim. Wet sanded it down and then applied 3 coats of lacquer. Will monitor closely for the dreaded white worm. Car is 3 years old and that is literally the first mark on the car. Might have to refit my Rotary anthracite wheels sooner than planned if my OCD takes over  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jdm owner on 13 November 2016, 17:21

Quote from: Booth11 on 11 November 2016, 11:59

Fitted new pressed plates...Few pics on dirty car.

(https://s13.postimg.org/xp8wck5af/ECED4_D7_B_8679_421_D_A317_87_FD48_E9_F2_CA.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/k8bxtouyr/)

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Nice  plates same as mine. :smug:
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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jdm owner on 13 November 2016, 17:23

Car still beading well, plate fitted.
(http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh170/paulhast039/E7D6CC68-0835-4D94-9618-848932DACF19_zpsuee28ugo.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 13 November 2016, 23:14

Quote from: Jdm owner on 13 November 2016, 17:21

Nice  plates same as mine. :smug:

Quote from: Jdm owner on 13 November 2016, 17:23

Car still beading well, plate fitted.
(http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh170/paulhast039/E7D6CC68-0835-4D94-9618-848932DACF19_zpsuee28ugo.jpg)

Yeah, they are very nice plates.  Look particularly good on your white GTI.  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 15 November 2016, 10:35

Not done a great deal got the winter wheels set up ready to go on refitted the audi 12v lighter cover and card holder and did the red footwell light conversion ( with the assistance of Watts and a 2nd bulb holder ) damn the nearside cable is short good job the side panel comes off easy enough lol.. :whistle:

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: phope on 15 November 2016, 14:25

Nice surprise from the fleet management company - all 4 Continental tyres were needing replaced, and half expected them to go for a budget brand

4 new Michelin Pilot Sport 4 fitted to the summer wheels :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 15 November 2016, 14:41

Quote from: phope on 15 November 2016, 14:25

Nice surprise from the fleet management company - all 4 Continental tyres were needing replaced, and half expected them to go for a budget brand

4 new Michelin Pilot Sport 4 fitted to the summer wheels :)

Must have all been illegal tread depth and the PS4's being the only tyres in stock at the tyre place you had to go to....

That's about the only way I ever get a blinding result (or if I persuade my friendly centre manager to tell the lease company they only have Michelin's on the shelf ;-) )

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: phope on 15 November 2016, 14:58

Mobile fitting service - logged the request last week, so they had plenty time if needed to come up with cheaper stock  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 15 November 2016, 15:24

Must get the name of your lease company - mine are tight bast1ds!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 15 November 2016, 20:23

Quote from: gtiaps on 15 November 2016, 10:35

Not done a great deal got the winter wheels set up ready to go on refitted the audi 12v lighter cover and card holder and did the red footwell light conversion ( with the assistance of Watts and a 2nd bulb holder ) damn the nearside cable is short good job the side panel comes off easy enough lol.. :whistle:

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Looks good.  :cool: The passenger side footwell loom is ridiculously short.  I remember swearing a lot when I did mine.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 15 November 2016, 20:37

Quote from: Booth11 on 15 November 2016, 20:23

Quote from: gtiaps on 15 November 2016, 10:35

Not done a great deal got the winter wheels set up ready to go on refitted the audi 12v lighter cover and card holder and did the red footwell light conversion ( with the assistance of Watts and a 2nd bulb holder ) damn the nearside cable is short good job the side panel comes off easy enough lol.. :whistle:

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Looks good.  :cool: The passenger side footwell loom is ridiculously short.  I remember swearing a lot when I did mine.

Thanks Rebecca it was your blue footwell that put me on the idea lol  :whistle: :whistle: but yeah it is unplugging was easy gettin it back in was a pain till I took off the kick plate moved the loom it splices off from until it was in place then just put everything back lol  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 15 November 2016, 21:42

Quote from: gtiaps on 15 November 2016, 20:37

Thanks Rebecca it was your blue footwell that put me on the idea lol  :whistle: :whistle: but yeah it is unplugging was easy gettin it back in was a pain till I took off the kick plate moved the loom it splices off from until it was in place then just put everything back lol  :smiley:

I just about managed it without removing the kickplate, but if I did it again I would just undo it as you did.  I did mine solo and had to assume some sort of contortionist position half in and half out of the car to do it. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 15 November 2016, 21:50

Quote from: Booth11 on 15 November 2016, 21:42

Quote from: gtiaps on 15 November 2016, 20:37

Thanks Rebecca it was your blue footwell that put me on the idea lol  :whistle: :whistle: but yeah it is unplugging was easy gettin it back in was a pain till I took off the kick plate moved the loom it splices off from until it was in place then just put everything back lol  :smiley:

I just about managed it without removing the kickplate, but if I did it again I would just undo it as you did.  I did mine solo and had to assume some sort of contortionist position half in and half out of the car to do it.

Lol yeah I know that feeling I'm 6ft 4" so it was very interesting indeed hahaha

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTD1414 on 24 November 2016, 14:14

Placed my credit card on the centre console sliding lid, only to realise the car park I was in was coins only, opened the slider to get some coins from the cubby, (where the cup holders are) credit card disappeared into the armrest section!  :grin:

How easily does the centre console come out?  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 24 November 2016, 14:34

Quote from: GTD1414 on 24 November 2016, 14:14

Placed my credit card on the centre console sliding lid, only to realise the car park I was in was coins only, opened the slider to get some coins from the cubby, (where the cup holders are) credit card disappeared into the armrest section!  :grin:

How easily does the centre console come out?  :whistle:

I've had a similar incident though luckily for me it was only a 20p piece. Not going to strip the interior down for that! If I was you I'd be tempted to cancel the card and get a new one issued as chances are things won't go back quite as they should and/or damage will be done.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 24 November 2016, 14:47

Quote from: GTD1414 on 24 November 2016, 14:14

Placed my credit card on the centre console sliding lid, only to realise the car park I was in was coins only, opened the slider to get some coins from the cubby, (where the cup holders are) credit card disappeared into the armrest section!  :grin:

How easily does the centre console come out?  :whistle:

I did the same thing months ago, albeit with a swipe card for the work carpark. I just got a new swipe card  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTD1414 on 24 November 2016, 14:58

Quote from: Watts on 24 November 2016, 14:34

Quote from: GTD1414 on 24 November 2016, 14:14

Placed my credit card on the centre console sliding lid, only to realise the car park I was in was coins only, opened the slider to get some coins from the cubby, (where the cup holders are) credit card disappeared into the armrest section!  :grin:

How easily does the centre console come out?  :whistle:

I've had a similar incident though luckily for me it was only a 20p piece. Not going to strip the interior down for that! If I was you I'd be tempted to cancel the card and get a new one issued as chances are things won't go back quite as they should and/or damage will be done.

Yea I was thinking it might just be easier to cancel the card/state as lost.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 24 November 2016, 17:12

Quote from: GTD1414 on 24 November 2016, 14:14

Placed my credit card on the centre console sliding lid, only to realise the car park I was in was coins only, opened the slider to get some coins from the cubby, (where the cup holders are) credit card disappeared into the armrest section!  :grin:

How easily does the centre console come out?  :whistle:

Seems a common problem  http://www.golfmk7.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12406

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 24 November 2016, 18:26

Quote from: GTD1414 on 24 November 2016, 14:14

Placed my credit card on the centre console sliding lid, only to realise the car park I was in was coins only, opened the slider to get some coins from the cubby, (where the cup holders are) credit card disappeared into the armrest section!  :grin:

How easily does the centre console come out?  :whistle:

Had a close shave very simular hence I got the below so I didn't do it again lol once bit twice shy  :whistle: :whistle:

(https://s18.postimg.org/f6vmrsmqx/20160930_152847.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/ccsheckkl/)image uploading (https://postimage.org/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 24 November 2016, 22:17

 

Quote from: GTD1414 on 24 November 2016, 14:14

Placed my credit card on the centre console sliding lid, only to realise the car park I was in was coins only, opened the slider to get some coins from the cubby, (where the cup holders are) credit card disappeared into the armrest section!  :grin:

How easily does the centre console come out?  :whistle:

Did the exact same thing a few weeks ago.  http://www.vwroc.com/forums/topic/16879-remove-the-centre-console-lid/?p=280851

Useful info on removing the centre console in that thread.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 25 November 2016, 04:47

Today I was rudely awakened on the way home from work by my fuel light illuminating and accompanying bong.

For those of you sat there thinking that's the dullest post ever written on here (do I win a prize for that?) I'd like to inform you that the last time I fuelled the car up was mid August!  :whistle: :grin:

Damn, these R's sure are economical!!  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 25 November 2016, 08:13

Quote from: Exonian on 25 November 2016, 04:47

Today I was rudely awakened on the way home from work by my fuel light illuminating and accompanying bong.

For those of you sat there thinking that's the dullest post ever written on here (do I win a prize for that?) I'd like to inform you that the last time I fuelled the car up was mid August!  :whistle: :grin:

Damn, these R's sure are economical!!  :wink:

Not as economical as the Mk2. I still have half a tank since filling up in July. Plus, the Mk2 has a much smaller tank than your Mk7.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTD1414 on 25 November 2016, 09:48

Quote from: Booth11 on 24 November 2016, 22:17

Quote from: GTD1414 on 24 November 2016, 14:14

Placed my credit card on the centre console sliding lid, only to realise the car park I was in was coins only, opened the slider to get some coins from the cubby, (where the cup holders are) credit card disappeared into the armrest section!  :grin:

How easily does the centre console come out?  :whistle:

Did the exact same thing a few weeks ago.  http://www.vwroc.com/forums/topic/16879-remove-the-centre-console-lid/?p=280851

Useful info on removing the centre console in that thread.

Now that is really good excuse not to go to the gym!  :grin: My gym has just changed from cards to rubber wrist bands with built in chip...gutted

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Raffe on 25 November 2016, 10:16

Quote from: Exonian on 25 November 2016, 04:47

Today I was rudely awakened on the way home from work by my fuel light illuminating and accompanying bong.

For those of you sat there thinking that's the dullest post ever written on here (do I win a prize for that?) I'd like to inform you that the last time I fuelled the car up was mid August!  :whistle: :grin:

Damn, these R's sure are economical!!  :wink:

Get driving it :evil: :evil:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: LRWmotorsport on 25 November 2016, 12:17

There will be some nice jelly in the fuel pump.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 27 November 2016, 17:03

Cleaned it again and gave it a full wax, except half bonnet, half roof and half rear, on which I tried some new Obsessive Detail products out.  Then it rained!

(https://c3.staticflickr.com/6/5503/30453855514_22c9b5a88c_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Np6Yfo)

(https://c4.staticflickr.com/6/5328/31164199531_971fdd65fb_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PtSEM2)

And some beading http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=157465.msg2553056#msg2553056

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 27 November 2016, 21:51

Done nowt to the car itself, but just about to dip my toe into the pool of Dashcam ownership (again).

Gone for a Thinkware F770 hardwired dual camera system (and a second for the wife's A1), and crucially, this one seems not to run hot and has an overheating protection system built in. Looks just as subtle as the Blackvue 650 I had last time, good day and night camera performance (Sony CMOS EXMOR camera system) has car battery driven voltage shutoff (so no need for a magic box) and is full HD front and back. It also has lane assist and (for the wife's A1, no point in activating it on the Golf) it can annoy you with warning that you're too close to the car in front if they suddenly step on the brakes.

Someone put it on HUKD at £229 in a Black Friday sale, but managed to find it through a proper UK retailer for £209.

http://caraudiosecurity.com/f770-front-rear-dash-cam-full-hd-speed-camera-wifi-32gb (http://caraudiosecurity.com/f770-front-rear-dash-cam-full-hd-speed-camera-wifi-32gb)

Fitment should be just as easy as last time, without the addition of the magic box - i'll just have to be more careful with the bootlid cable trunking clips this time!  :huh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: scanesare on 27 November 2016, 21:55

Quote from: Booth11 on 27 November 2016, 17:03

Cleaned it again and gave it a full wax, except half bonnet, half roof and half rear, on which I tried some new Obsessive Detail products out.  Then it rained!

That's the reason I'll never - ever - understand detailing...

(awaiting to be shot down in flames  :tongue:)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 27 November 2016, 21:57

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 27 November 2016, 21:51

Done nowt to the car itself, but just about to dip my toe into the pool of Dashcam ownership (again).

Gone for a Thinkware F770 hardwired dual camera system (and a second for the wife's A1), and crucially, this one seems not to run hot and has an overheating protection system built in. Looks just as subtle as the Blackvue 650 I had last time, good day and night camera performance (Sony CMOS EXMOR camera system) has car battery driven voltage shutoff (so no need for a magic box) and is full HD front and back. It also has lane assist and (for the wife's A1, no point in activating it on the Golf) it can annoy you with warning that you're too close to the car in front if they suddenly step on the brakes.

Someone put it on HUKD at £229 in a Black Friday sale, but managed to find it through a proper UK retailer for £209.

http://caraudiosecurity.com/f770-front-rear-dash-cam-full-hd-speed-camera-wifi-32gb (http://caraudiosecurity.com/f770-front-rear-dash-cam-full-hd-speed-camera-wifi-32gb)

Fitment should be just as easy as last time, without the addition of the magic box - i'll just have to be more careful with the bootlid cable trunking clips this time!  :huh:

Not had any issues with my Blackvue running hot at all. I think that the SD card (write speeds etc) you use can affect that. There was a debate elsewhere regarding SD cards and someone tried a few different speed/capacity ones and some of them made the camera run hot. 

When I was looking, I did consider the Thinkware F770 but it wasn't discreet enough for me, didn't like the profile of the front camera so went with the Blackvue.  This one was released a couple months ago and looks very good.  https://lukashd.co.uk/product/qvia-ar790-wd-2ch-dash-camera/

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 27 November 2016, 22:00

Quote from: scanesare on 27 November 2016, 21:55

Quote from: Booth11 on 27 November 2016, 17:03

Cleaned it again and gave it a full wax, except half bonnet, half roof and half rear, on which I tried some new Obsessive Detail products out.  Then it rained!

That's the reason I'll never - ever - understand detailing...

(awaiting to be shot down in flames  :tongue:)

Don't you ever wash your car then, in the event it might rain?  :rolleyes:  Do you live in the UK?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: scanesare on 27 November 2016, 22:39

Quote from: Booth11 on 27 November 2016, 22:00

Quote from: scanesare on 27 November 2016, 21:55

Quote from: Booth11 on 27 November 2016, 17:03

Cleaned it again and gave it a full wax, except half bonnet, half roof and half rear, on which I tried some new Obsessive Detail products out.  Then it rained!

That's the reason I'll never - ever - understand detailing...

(awaiting to be shot down in flames  :tongue:)

Don't you ever wash your car then, in the event it might rain?  :rolleyes:  Do you live in the UK?

Sure. I can understanding washing (in fact I don't do that either  :tongue: - I take it to a hand wash station once per month maybe) but all the madness of soap, clay, polish, wax, wheel-cleaning for hours, on daily cars, when it can all be destroyed in the next moment is really beyond me.

No I don't live in the UK but that fact (less rain) hasn't made me become more in favour of detailing either  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 27 November 2016, 23:00

Quote from: Booth11 on 27 November 2016, 21:57

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 27 November 2016, 21:51

Done nowt to the car itself, but just about to dip my toe into the pool of Dashcam ownership (again).

Gone for a Thinkware F770 hardwired dual camera system (and a second for the wife's A1), and crucially, this one seems not to run hot and has an overheating protection system built in. Looks just as subtle as the Blackvue 650 I had last time, good day and night camera performance (Sony CMOS EXMOR camera system) has car battery driven voltage shutoff (so no need for a magic box) and is full HD front and back. It also has lane assist and (for the wife's A1, no point in activating it on the Golf) it can annoy you with warning that you're too close to the car in front if they suddenly step on the brakes.

Someone put it on HUKD at £229 in a Black Friday sale, but managed to find it through a proper UK retailer for £209.

http://caraudiosecurity.com/f770-front-rear-dash-cam-full-hd-speed-camera-wifi-32gb (http://caraudiosecurity.com/f770-front-rear-dash-cam-full-hd-speed-camera-wifi-32gb)

Fitment should be just as easy as last time, without the addition of the magic box - i'll just have to be more careful with the bootlid cable trunking clips this time!  :huh:

Not had any issues with my Blackvue running hot at all. I think that the SD card (write speeds etc) you use can affect that. There was a debate elsewhere regarding SD cards and someone tried a few different speed/capacity ones and some of them made the camera run hot. 

When I was looking, I did consider the Thinkware F770 but it wasn't discreet enough for me, didn't like the profile of the front camera so went with the Blackvue.  This one was released a couple months ago and looks very good.  https://lukashd.co.uk/product/qvia-ar790-wd-2ch-dash-camera/

What are these card issues? Does running a card with a slow write speed generate heat when it struggles to keep up with the speed the camera is hoping to write to? Certain makes run hot? Or a fast writing card runs hot?

I use the Sandisk ultra 80Mb/s cards in all my devices (and will continue to do so unless I find out they're an issue with the dashcam). i'll be looking for a replacement as the 32Gb card that comes with will be too small.

I found a few reviews from F770 users in Arizona having no issues after 6 months or more of use, so the unit should be good for pretty much anywhere on a temperature basis. Blackvue and Lukas costs have shot up due to the weak pound, the F700 seemed to be pretty good at everything for £100 less than I can now get a Blackvue 650 or Lukas 9750 unit for.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 27 November 2016, 23:23

I can't remember exactly which card it was allegedly causing the heating up, but it wasn't the fastest iirc.  I use a pretty fast card and no issues.  This one https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01DYN56OY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ashleyman on 28 November 2016, 00:58

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 27 November 2016, 23:00

What are these card issues? Does running a card with a slow write speed generate heat when it struggles to keep up with the speed the camera is hoping to write to? Certain makes run hot? Or a fast writing card runs hot?

I use the Sandisk ultra 80Mb/s cards in all my devices (and will continue to do so unless I find out they're an issue with the dashcam). i'll be looking for a replacement as the 32Gb card that comes with will be too small.

I found a few reviews from F770 users in Arizona having no issues after 6 months or more of use, so the unit should be good for pretty much anywhere on a temperature basis. Blackvue and Lukas costs have shot up due to the weak pound, the F700 seemed to be pretty good at everything for £100 less than I can now get a Blackvue 650 or Lukas 9750 unit for.

Have a read here. I did a bunch of testing with different cards. I've now settled on using SanDisk Ultra 128GB cards as they're a good balance between speed and temperature.

http://www.vwroc.com/forums/topic/15755-blackvue-camera-deal/page-13

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 28 November 2016, 07:58

Quote from: scanesare on 27 November 2016, 22:39

Quote from: Booth11 on 27 November 2016, 22:00

Quote from: scanesare on 27 November 2016, 21:55

Quote from: Booth11 on 27 November 2016, 17:03

Cleaned it again and gave it a full wax, except half bonnet, half roof and half rear, on which I tried some new Obsessive Detail products out.  Then it rained!

That's the reason I'll never - ever - understand detailing...

(awaiting to be shot down in flames  :tongue:)

Don't you ever wash your car then, in the event it might rain?  :rolleyes:  Do you live in the UK?

Sure. I can understanding washing (in fact I don't do that either  :tongue: - I take it to a hand wash station once per month maybe) but all the madness of soap, clay, polish, wax, wheel-cleaning for hours, on daily cars, when it can all be destroyed in the next moment is really beyond me.

No I don't live in the UK but that fact (less rain) hasn't made me become more in favour of detailing either  :grin:

It's ETTO, but a bit of rain does not destroy anything. It just lays down a temporary layer of surface dirt, which, if on a car that has been well prepped and protected ,is easily shifted with a regular maintenance washes.  You can have a daily car and keep it in good order.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 28 November 2016, 10:14

While I wouldn't quite subscribe to scanesare's approach, I'd somewhat agree that the detailing lark is largely soul destroying at this time of the year. We had a relatively dry week last week where I am (cold and frost) but my car still got destroyed! The mucky spray generated by the thawing frost (gritted roads) makes a real mess of it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 28 November 2016, 10:26

It's winter, cars get dirty. I find summer as bad in some ways, with splattered bugs, tree sap and pollen dust everywhere. They only real difference in the winter is the cold weather is less conducive to car cleaning. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 28 November 2016, 10:38

I once read that a layer of dirt can conceal you from policemen or speed cameras, just like Sly in Rambo or Arnie in Predator.

My amazingly dirty car must be why my licence is clean :-P

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 28 November 2016, 13:53

I don't view my efforts as detailing as such but I do like to try and keep on top of the cleaning at this time of the year. Just for the one day when the sun is out and the Tornado Red absolutely glows. Definitely worth it. Probably. And I'm now off out to give it a good wash whilst there is some daylight left :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 28 November 2016, 15:45

It's worth washing at this time of year to get rid of all the salt and also to check the idiots who open car doors onto your car  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 28 November 2016, 16:23

Quote from: fredgroves on 28 November 2016, 10:38

I once read that a layer of dirt can conceal you from policemen or speed cameras, just like Sly in Rambo or Arnie in Predator.

My amazingly dirty car must be why my licence is clean :-P

I can vouch for this. Back in about 2000 we had been to the Lombard rally in my Mk4 Golf. It had got properly dirty tearing around to the forest stages. We were heading off to a family party afterwards, making progress when I got flashed by a camera somewhere on the A40. Nothing ever came through the post tho' as you couldn't read the numberplate. In fact you couldn't even see where the number plate was.

The car was so dirty that it needed a garage jet wash before getting a proper wash at home. I didn't want to have to clean all that mud off the drive.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 28 November 2016, 17:04

Well, about 2 hours taken in the end, 2 cups of tea and some rather cold digits. Snow foam, rinse, wash, dry and wax. Tailpipes polished, external glass cleaned and tyres treated. The light was starting to go and the crappy camera in my tablet struggled a bit but the result of my efforts:

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20161128_161114_zpsm9mii8y4.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20161128_161114_zpsm9mii8y4.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 28 November 2016, 17:05

Quote from: mcmaddy on 28 November 2016, 15:45

It's worth washing at this time of year to get rid of all the salt and also to check the idiots who open car doors onto your car  :wink:

Totally agree mcmaddy. Also if you've got diamond cut alloys, cleaning the road dirt and salt off them means you can check to make sure the lacquer hasn't become damaged or chipped from the abrasive grit that's spread on the road at this time of year; if it has, you can repair it (put a dab of lacquer on) before the white worm corrosion sets in.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: cosmos on 28 November 2016, 17:05

In my limited experience of detailing I have to say it isn't just about getting the car looking good. Aside from getting a sore arm I do find the whole process pretty therapeutic and a good way of switching off from everything else, it's just you and your loved one spending quality time together  :kiss:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 28 November 2016, 17:09

Quote from: Watts on 28 November 2016, 17:04

Well, about 2 hours taken in the end, 2 cups of tea and some rather cold digits. Snow foam, rinse, wash, dry and wax. Tailpipes polished, external glass cleaned and tyres treated. The light was starting to go and the crappy camera in my tablet struggled a bit but the result of my efforts:

Looks good Watts. Just spent 2 and a half hours cleaning my car too. Also vacuumed the interior of mine, but no tea breaks for me!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 28 November 2016, 17:12

Quote from: SRGTD on 28 November 2016, 17:09

Quote from: Watts on 28 November 2016, 17:04

Well, about 2 hours taken in the end, 2 cups of tea and some rather cold digits. Snow foam, rinse, wash, dry and wax. Tailpipes polished, external glass cleaned and tyres treated. The light was starting to go and the crappy camera in my tablet struggled a bit but the result of my efforts:

Looks good Watts. Just spent 2 and a half hours cleaning my car too. Also vacuumed the interior of mine, but no tea breaks for me!

Cheers :smiley: Squeezed some tea in whilst waiting for the wax to dry. My fingers needed warming as much as anything else. Now I've got to get some dinner on :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 28 November 2016, 18:10

Car looks great Watts. Well worth taking a couple of hours out regularly to shift the winter grime and keep in top of it, and also this....

Quote from: cosmos on 28 November 2016, 17:05

In my limited experience of detailing I have to say it isn't just about getting the car looking good. Aside from getting a sore arm I do find the whole process pretty therapeutic and a good way of switching off from everything else, it's just you and your loved one spending quality time together  :kiss:

:afro:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jackie Treehorn on 28 November 2016, 18:55

Quote from: Watts on 28 November 2016, 17:04

Well, about 2 hours taken in the end, 2 cups of tea and some rather cold digits. Snow foam, rinse, wash, dry and wax. Tailpipes polished, external glass cleaned and tyres treated. The light was starting to go and the crappy camera in my tablet struggled a bit but the result of my efforts:

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20161128_161114_zpsm9mii8y4.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20161128_161114_zpsm9mii8y4.jpg.html)

Looks superb always admire red GTi, GTD and R's

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 28 November 2016, 19:18

Realised that a lighter set of rims have truly transformed the R estate ride

Always been a fan of lightweight 18s on Golfs and ran than over 19 Prets but put a set of TSW Nurburgring's which are 9kg a corner and less than Pro Race 1.2s and what a difference

Have nicely taken the edge off things over a B road

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 28 November 2016, 19:35

Quote from: Jackie Treehorn on 28 November 2016, 18:55

Quote from: Watts on 28 November 2016, 17:04

Well, about 2 hours taken in the end, 2 cups of tea and some rather cold digits. Snow foam, rinse, wash, dry and wax. Tailpipes polished, external glass cleaned and tyres treated. The light was starting to go and the crappy camera in my tablet struggled a bit but the result of my efforts:

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20161128_161114_zpsm9mii8y4.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20161128_161114_zpsm9mii8y4.jpg.html)

Looks superb always admire red GTi, GTD and R's

Cheers JT, red wasn't the colour I was originally after but as soon as I saw it, smitten!

Quote from: wigit on 28 November 2016, 19:18

Realised that a lighter set of rims have truly transformed the R estate ride

Always been a fan of lightweight 18s on Golfs and ran than over 19 Prets but put a set of TSW Nurburgring's which are 9kg a corner and less than Pro Race 1.2s and what a difference

Have nicely taken the edge off things over a B road

wigit - my technical knowledge is poor (unless a hammer is the right tool for the job!) but your post sounds interesting - are you prepared to re-word it in idiot terms, particularly the benefits aspect? Cheers :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 28 November 2016, 19:38

Lighter wheels reduce the unsprung mass, this benefit is increased further when you take into account rotation

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 28 November 2016, 19:45

Quote from: wigit on 28 November 2016, 19:38

Lighter wheels reduce the unsprung mass, this benefit is increased further when you take into account rotation

Thanks wigit :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 28 November 2016, 23:11

Quote from: wigit on 28 November 2016, 19:18

Realised that a lighter set of rims have truly transformed the R estate ride

Always been a fan of lightweight 18s on Golfs and ran than over 19 Prets but put a set of TSW Nurburgring's which are 9kg a corner and less than Pro Race 1.2s and what a difference

Have nicely taken the edge off things over a B road

Must be quite a machine now wigit.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 28 November 2016, 23:28

Quote from: Booth11 on 28 November 2016, 23:11

Must be quite a machine now wigit.

Good but no M2  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 28 November 2016, 23:30

Quote from: wigit on 28 November 2016, 23:28

Quote from: Booth11 on 28 November 2016, 23:11

Must be quite a machine now wigit.

Good but no M2  :grin:

Enjoying it then. :wink: R Estate will do for the days you want to slum it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 29 November 2016, 08:51

Quote from: Booth11 on 28 November 2016, 23:30

Enjoying it then. :wink: R Estate will do for the days you want to slum it.

You can see where they spent the money, whilst firmer than the R (even a lowered one) the damping is just in a different class so actually is better over speed humps. Where BMW scored is they have focused on it being a road car rather than lap times. It is also rather good in the wet which has surprised me

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr GTD on 29 November 2016, 09:30

Not what I've done to it but what I've brought for it ready for its not so immenant arrival. :grin:

It took 14days to arrive...
(http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy301/SWIFTGTS/IMG_0021_zpsppdfbalf.jpg) (http://s802.photobucket.com/user/SWIFTGTS/media/IMG_0021_zpsppdfbalf.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: itavaltalainen on 29 November 2016, 14:46

Fitted Helix plug and play sound system (p&p my backside, half the dash had to come out), mud flaps on front and back and my (t)rusty old Audi A3 8P winter alloys and tyres.

Helix is brilliant, not as good as DynAudio (you notice mids and treble aren't perfect) but finally the speaker don't die from low end rich songs.

Mud flaps work really well and keep door sill and rear window quite a bit cleaner, not cheap at just under 100£.

As for the wheels and tyres: http://www.motor-talk.de/forum/winterfelgen-fuer-den-golf-7-r-gti-gtd-t5012777.html?page=47#post48776259

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 29 November 2016, 15:31

Ahhh yes the Helix - AKA the VW dealer sold Plug and Play sound system.

I did ask about this at my dealer when I got my car, they said fitting was £150 quid to which i said "but surely its just a simple job" and they said "no".

So, no, not exactly P&P :)

I thought initially that like DynAudio you have a sub in the spare, but then I found out the P&P one means you have to loose the spare.

Ok, so its been a while since I've had a puncture, but I can guarantee the second I fitted that...

I'll wait. If I do get another Mk7 next year, I'll spec DynAudio for sure.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: boydeee on 29 November 2016, 15:37

Quote from: wigit on 28 November 2016, 19:18

Realised that a lighter set of rims have truly transformed the R estate ride

Always been a fan of lightweight 18s on Golfs and ran than over 19 Prets but put a set of TSW Nurburgring's which are 9kg a corner and less than Pro Race 1.2s and what a difference

Have nicely taken the edge off things over a B road

I'm not sure if I missed this, but have you posted any pics of these?
Cheers!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: itavaltalainen on 29 November 2016, 16:25

It is plug and play and quite easy on LHD car where the fuse box is not in the way.....

On an RHD model you need to pull off left hand side door sill trim, undo a nut on rear seats trim (for which the seat cushion needs to come out). B-pillar trim can stay in but needs to be unclipped. And then the pain begins, passenger airbag switch and surrounding trim need to be unclipped, so does the trim below (as it clips into door sill trim and side trim with airbag off switch in it. Then glove box needs to come out, so first remove radio (borrow your gf/wife's nail files) then for actual whole glovebox (and not just the lid) you need to unclip the centre tunnel trim (just the left side thou), but hey that'd be boring so VW hid one of the screws behind the trim for the air conditioning (which luckily is easy to take off). Then once you have the whole glove box out (screwed on with 6 or 7 screws.... one behind the radio in the glovebox) you can route the cable and remove two wires from the radio harness (they need to be unpinned carefully) and push two from p&p loom in..... and remove iso plug for speaker and plug into p&p harness and the one from harness into radio......

It took me around 2-2.5h without specialist documentation / tools..... looking at the amount dealer has quoted you I'd guess they would be able to do it in 1-1.5h, or at least assume so...... it is doable though but a bit unnerving to take apart your brand new car ;)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 29 November 2016, 19:26

My Thinkware F770 dual dashcams arrived today, looks a good piece of kit with plenty of functionality and a tidy form factor. I need to dig out my trim removal tools and await the arrival of my piggy back add-a-circuit leads. I'm very handy with all of my tools, but I do struggle keeping track of them. I put them down in random places and spend more time looking for them than using them!  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 30 November 2016, 08:43

Quote from: itavaltalainen on 29 November 2016, 16:25

It is plug and play and quite easy on LHD car where the fuse box is not in the way.....

(horror scenes of cars being torn apart removed so as to not frighten children  :D)

Quote

It took me around 2-2.5h without specialist documentation / tools..... looking at the amount dealer has quoted you I'd guess they would be able to do it in 1-1.5h, or at least assume so...... it is doable though but a bit unnerving to take apart your brand new car ;)

Definitely not a user fit IMHO!

I was reading somewhere that you have to install something on the audio unit using USB something too?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: itavaltalainen on 30 November 2016, 10:00

No need to install anything over USB. The amp (DSP one) can be programmed with different sound profiles (e.g. 3 door hatch, 5 door hatch or estate ... as well as different car models) with a separate standalone programmer (not VCDS or VCP). This plugs directly into amp itself.
I got that programmed by supplying dealership (got mine from Germany for 150£ less than VW in Warrington who supplied the car).

On a RHD car there is a small connector that needs to be inserted into amp to tell it the driver sits on the right.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 30 November 2016, 10:02

Oh the amp - that sits under the passenger seat yes?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: itavaltalainen on 30 November 2016, 14:04

Nope, it sits in the subwoofer housing in spare wheel bay.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 04 December 2016, 17:47

More this weekend - been up north to visit OH's family, near 500 mile round trip. Must say what an excellent drive the GTI is, really comfy, good cruiser and minimal gear changing required with the excellent torque. The ride up on Friday night was long with lots of traffic but 41 economy with the run back being much faster with lots of 85ish cruising but still over 38mpg. I continue to be impressed by this car, it's breadth of talents and personalities is brilliant, it really can do everything :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 06 December 2016, 09:40

Ordered a set of of these (pair) from badgeskins, to cover up the distracting airbag labels on the passenger sun visor.  Went for the reverse to the pic - matte black background, gloss black VW emblem and R logo. 
 
http://www.badgeskins.com/store/p161/VW_-_12273_-_Visor_warning_label_badgekin_set.html
 
For anyone intetrested, size required for our cars is 122m x 73mm (VW 12273) .  Fitting instructions here.

http://www.badgeskins.com/how-to---visor-badgeskin-application.html

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161205/41236eb061adac1e76c7ba6b8db75003.jpg)
 
That's another 5 bhp added.  It's amazing how all these tiny increments add up. My R is a bhp monster now.  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 06 December 2016, 11:01

Quote from: Booth11 on 06 December 2016, 09:40

Ordered a set of of these (pair) from badgeskins, to cover up the distracting airbag labels on the passenger sun visor.  Went for the reverse to the pic - matte black background, gloss black VW emblem and R logo. 
 
http://www.badgeskins.com/store/p161/VW_-_12273_-_Visor_warning_label_badgekin_set.html
 
For anyone intetrested, size required for our cars is 122m x 73mm (VW 12273) .  Fitting instructions here.

http://www.badgeskins.com/how-to---visor-badgeskin-application.html

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161205/41236eb061adac1e76c7ba6b8db75003.jpg)
 
That's another 5 bhp added.  It's amazing how all these tiny increments add up. My R is a bhp monster now.  :grin:

I can safely say I don't even notice the labels nowadays so wouldn't say its any sort of distraction.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 06 December 2016, 11:26

I've got an emergency bar of Cadbury dairy milk taped to my sun visor, so no need for stickers :)

(it had to go there, the under seat storage is full of Battenberg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 06 December 2016, 11:26

Hmmmmm, not sure about that Bec. The proper way to do it is to replace the visor with a drivers side one from a left hand drive car. TPS will be able to source them.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 06 December 2016, 11:29

Quote from: CraigW on 06 December 2016, 11:01

I can safely say I don't even notice the labels nowadays so wouldn't say its any sort of distraction.

Other way round for me.  Never used to notice them as rarely had passenger in the front, but now my daughter is older, she always wants to sit in the front (likes the heated seats) and always pulls the visor down and I do find the label in my peripheral vision, a distraction.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 06 December 2016, 11:32

Quote from: dubber36 on 06 December 2016, 11:26

Hmmmmm, not sure about that Bec. The proper way to do it is to replace the visor with a drivers side one from a left hand drive car. TPS will be able to source them.

I know Simon and I dug out the part number for one but thought I might give these a go first.  If I hate them, I can always swap the visor for a LHD one.  As said above it's not really been an issue till recently but my girl has promoted herself to front seat, lol, and the label really bugs me when the visor is down.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 06 December 2016, 11:33

Quote from: fredgroves on 06 December 2016, 11:26

I've got an emergency bar of Cadbury dairy milk taped to my sun visor, so no need for stickers :)

(it had to go there, the under seat storage is full of Battenberg)

I thought it was Exonian who had 'cake-gate' episode in his under sat drawer.  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 06 December 2016, 15:49

Mmmmm cake...

I wonder what's in my drawer now, I've not looked in there for a while.

Those stickers look quite good. A cheaper option than a new sun visor assuming they stick ok.
Deffo a Matt sticker to match the sun visor finish with glossy logos.


Anyone for cake?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 06 December 2016, 16:03

Duck tape with the VW logo hand drawn on is my preferred option.
Or just don't let it irritate you :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 06 December 2016, 18:49

Quote from: kalimon on 06 December 2016, 16:03

Duck tape with the VW logo hand drawn on is my preferred option.
Or just don't let it irritate you :wink:

Classy!  Good luck getting all the sticky goo off if you ever remove it. Once it's heated up/cooled down a few times it'll be a tacky mess, lol.

It bothers me and IMO these look a reasonable solution.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 06 December 2016, 18:52

Quote from: Exonian on 06 December 2016, 15:49

Mmmmm cake...

I wonder what's in my drawer now, I've not looked in there for a while.

Those stickers look quite good. A cheaper option than a new sun visor assuming they stick ok.
Deffo a Matt sticker to match the sun visor finish with glossy logos.


Anyone for cake?

Come on Mr Ex, surely it's time to wedge a nice slice of Christmas Cake in the drawer, you never know when the craving might come upon you.  :drool:

I know it's ETTO, and they are not cheap, but the label does annoy me and I think these are better than sticking some tape over, are cheaper than a new visor, are subtle and importantly will deal with the issue.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 06 December 2016, 20:02

Curbed a TSW and cleaned the rear number plate which is now the cleanest bit of the car

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 06 December 2016, 21:26

Quote from: Booth11 on 06 December 2016, 18:49

Good luck getting all the sticky goo off if you ever remove it. Once it's heated up/cooled down a few times it'll be a tacky mess, lol.

The same to be honest with my choccy bar version.

But at least cleaning it off of the visor with your tongue is tastier.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 06 December 2016, 21:50

Quote from: Booth11 on 06 December 2016, 18:52

Quote from: Exonian on 06 December 2016, 15:49

Mmmmm cake...

I wonder what's in my drawer now, I've not looked in there for a while.

Those stickers look quite good. A cheaper option than a new sun visor assuming they stick ok.
Deffo a Matt sticker to match the sun visor finish with glossy logos.


Anyone for cake?

Come on Mr Ex, surely it's time to wedge a nice slice of Christmas Cake in the drawer, you never know when the craving might come upon you.  :drool:

I know it's ETTO, and they are not cheap, but the label does annoy me and I think these are better than sticking some tape over, are cheaper than a new visor, are subtle and importantly will deal with the issue.  :smiley:

I've already eaten one Xmas cake before it was iced!

"I'm not too happy with how this one turned out"

"No problem, I'll look after it..." And that was my office snack last week!!



I think the stickers are a nifty idea. One of those simple but effective little mods where someone has come up with a neat little solution and making a few dollars out of it.  :cool:

Quote from: wigit on 06 December 2016, 20:02

Curbed a TSW and cleaned the rear number plate which is now the cleanest bit of the car

D'oh!
Well, one of them is even lighter now

Quote from: fredgroves on 06 December 2016, 21:26

Quote from: Booth11 on 06 December 2016, 18:49

Good luck getting all the sticky goo off if you ever remove it. Once it's heated up/cooled down a few times it'll be a tacky mess, lol.

The same to be honest with my choccy bar version.

But at least cleaning it off of the visor with your tongue is tastier.

I'd hate to be the poor passer by that has to witness that act!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 06 December 2016, 22:32

Quote from: Booth11 on 06 December 2016, 18:49

Quote from: kalimon on 06 December 2016, 16:03

Duck tape with the VW logo hand drawn on is my preferred option.
Or just don't let it irritate you :wink:

Classy!  Good luck getting all the sticky goo off if you ever remove it. Once it's heated up/cooled down a few times it'll be a tacky mess, lol.
I've just let it be actually. I couldn't be arsed looking for my roll of duck tape :laugh:

It bothers me and IMO these look a reasonable solution.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 06 December 2016, 23:07

Quote from: Exonian on 06 December 2016, 21:50

Quote from: Booth11 on 06 December 2016, 18:52

Quote from: Exonian on 06 December 2016, 15:49

Mmmmm cake...

I wonder what's in my drawer now, I've not looked in there for a while.

Those stickers look quite good. A cheaper option than a new sun visor assuming they stick ok.
Deffo a Matt sticker to match the sun visor finish with glossy logos.


Anyone for cake?

Come on Mr Ex, surely it's time to wedge a nice slice of Christmas Cake in the drawer, you never know when the craving might come upon you.  :drool:

I know it's ETTO, and they are not cheap, but the label does annoy me and I think these are better than sticking some tape over, are cheaper than a new visor, are subtle and importantly will deal with the issue.  :smiley:

I've already eaten one Xmas cake before it was iced!

"I'm not too happy with how this one turned out"

"No problem, I'll look after it..." And that was my office snack last week!!



I think the stickers are a nifty idea. One of those simple but effective little mods where someone has come up with a neat little solution and making a few dollars out of it.  :cool:

Quote from: wigit on 06 December 2016, 20:02

Curbed a TSW and cleaned the rear number plate which is now the cleanest bit of the car

D'oh!
Well, one of them is even lighter now

Quote from: fredgroves on 06 December 2016, 21:26

Quote from: Booth11 on 06 December 2016, 18:49

Good luck getting all the sticky goo off if you ever remove it. Once it's heated up/cooled down a few times it'll be a tacky mess, lol.

The same to be honest with my choccy bar version.

But at least cleaning it off of the visor with your tongue is tastier.

I'd hate to be the poor passer by that has to witness that act!!

Winner of funniest post of the day.  :laugh:  Had me giggling away Mr Ex.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jdm owner on 08 December 2016, 19:30

Post man delivered some vw racing springs.. All booked in on mon for fitment and camber..

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 09 December 2016, 08:13

Just a 1 week report on the new dashcam. After a previous foray into Dashcams with the Blackvue 650 which fried itself within a week, I held off replacement.

Since the recent keying of my car on the street outside the house, I decided that I had to get another - with a good reputation for staying cool, with a good parking mode and battery management.

I found a cracking deal on the Thinkware F770 dual channel camera (£209.99 - the RRP is £250 and it is hard to find it under £240).

The front unit is a little bigger than the Blackvue's, but sits flat against the screen just below the domed cap of the rear view mirror's rain/light sensor. It is pretty inconspicuous to the passer by unless they are really looking for it as the black casing matches the performance Golf headlining well. Importantly for me, where I have placed it, I cannot see it from the drivers seat.

Conspicuousness is a debatable subject - do you want people to know you have a dash cam and leave your car well alone, or do you want them not to know you have one so you can covertly capture them doing something untoward? I'm not sure which I prefer right now.

Right now the front unit LEDs are switched off (as much for energy savings concerns as anything else). The rear unit tiny blue LED isn't switchable, so I currently have a tiny bit of black electricians tape over it.

Ideally I suppose you want people on the road to know you have a dashcam so they refrain from driving like a cock around you, and offroad perhaps not to draw attention to it (if you fear someone breaking into your car for a dashcam - unlikely).

Comparisons to the Blackvue:-

Auto shut-off battery management is built in - no magic boxes needed here for parking mode.

Lane departure warning - built in and selectable. Haven't switched this on yet as it requires calibration on the move (need the wife to drive while I calibrate).

Speed camera database and speed of road notifications via GPS - accuracy dependent on the quality of the database - it was last updated a month ago. Haven't switched this on apart from a quick play with it. Might switch it on for unfamiliar routes.

A similar warning sytem to ACC, albeit with an optical trigger rather than radar. Possibly useful for the wife's A1 without ACC, but I switched it off for the Golf.

The unit is very adaptable in the settings - motion recording or time-lapse modes of parking protection and sensitivity adjustment for event logging.

Picture quality is noticeably better on the 1080p output of the F770's rear cam than the Blackvue's, far more so at night, front camera not noticeably better in good conditions. The camera/sensor combo is officially a little better on the F770. You can pick 3 profiles for SD card allocation of main/incident/parking partitions.

Slightly better camera combo, slightly more conspicuous for considerably less money, and it seems to run quite cool. Found a decent Toshiba 128Gb card for it at £25.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mustard on 09 December 2016, 08:31

I have the Thinkware 750 and am really pleased and would recommend it, the Speed Camera database is pretty accurate from my experience, a camera near me was moved a couple of months ago and within a couple of weeks the database was updated.

I have turned off the proximity warning, too many 'bongs' and seems too sensitive, particularly when moving in queue of traffic.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GolfTi on 10 December 2016, 22:24

Cleaned it then admired it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 12 December 2016, 12:57

Jet washed most of the muck off as the sills were just brown, mine is sort of cream now and will get a bit more tlc this weekend but parked it up for a few days and using the M2 for daily duties instead

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: matchboy on 12 December 2016, 13:09

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 09 December 2016, 08:13

Just a 1 week report on the new dashcam. After a previous foray into Dashcams with the Blackvue 650 which fried itself within a week, I held off replacement.

MH, do you run a lead from the dashcam into the 12v socket?  If so, what did you use to affix the wire along the headliner?  Getting myself a dashcam for Xmas so any tips would be appreciated  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 12 December 2016, 15:29

Quote from: matchboy on 12 December 2016, 13:09

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 09 December 2016, 08:13

Just a 1 week report on the new dashcam. After a previous foray into Dashcams with the Blackvue 650 which fried itself within a week, I held off replacement.

MH, do you run a lead from the dashcam into the 12v socket?  If so, what did you use to affix the wire along the headliner?  Getting myself a dashcam for Xmas so any tips would be appreciated  :smiley:

I pretty much followed the original guide for blackvue fitment (there's reference to it in a much earlier thread which I think takes you to VWROC forum for the full guide) with one notable exception - with no need for a magic box (thinkware F770 has built in voltage monitoring and shut down), you can take the power lead straight along the windscreen and down the passenger side to the fuse box and tap into 2 places with piggy back leads. The permanent positive (yellow lead) goes to the empty trailer control fuse location (fuse 44, I think), with the switched live (red lead) going to the 12v plug fuse (fuse 40, I think).

Placement of front camera is slightly offcentre towards drives side so the lens is in the middle of the dash, just below the rear view mirror's windscreen fixing.

I put a notch in the plastic cone of the mirror's windscreen fixing so the front-back lead and power lead go in (tidy - it'll cost £7 to replace that part in future when you remove the cam to get rid of the car). The leads tuck in up to where the mirror electrics housing meets the headlining.

From there, the leads tuck into the lip of the headlining and then poked into the gap where A pillar meets the headlining, then behind the rubber lip of the front door seals, with the front/back lead tucking into the B pillar trim top where it meets headlining, and then along the top rubber lip where the rear door frame seal meets the headlining (if you have 3dr you probably don't have that rubber lip and will have to tuck into headlining). You then get to the back trim behind the headlining that clips out on metal spring clips (this is a good place to store the excess length. Pop the trim (again, metal spring clips) on the inner top bootlid (which hides the high level brake light electrics). Then go through the rubber sheath that runs from the back of the car into the boot lid (these are a bugger to remove without breaking a clip). Poke the rear camera lead through the sheath with the plug taped to a metal coathanger or pipe cleaner (the longest, fiddliest part of the job). Fix the camera with the adhesive pad between top and 2nd line of heating elements of the rear screen. Tape/cable tie the excess lead and clip your trims/sheath back in.

Run camera front/back lead down drivers side and power down passengers side - less girth to poke/hide than running 2 leads the same side.

You can hide every trace of lead if you do it right.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: matchboy on 13 December 2016, 16:21

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 12 December 2016, 15:29

Quote from: matchboy on 12 December 2016, 13:09

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 09 December 2016, 08:13

Just a 1 week report on the new dashcam. After a previous foray into Dashcams with the Blackvue 650 which fried itself within a week, I held off replacement.

MH, do you run a lead from the dashcam into the 12v socket?  If so, what did you use to affix the wire along the headliner?  Getting myself a dashcam for Xmas so any tips would be appreciated  :smiley:

I pretty much followed the original guide for blackvue fitment (there's reference to it in a much earlier thread which I think takes you to VWROC forum for the full guide) with one notable exception - with no need for a magic box (thinkware F770 has built in voltage monitoring and shut down), you can take the power lead straight along the windscreen and down the passenger side to the fuse box and tap into 2 places with piggy back leads. The permanent positive (yellow lead) goes to the empty trailer control fuse location (fuse 44, I think), with the switched live (red lead) going to the 12v plug fuse (fuse 40, I think).

Placement of front camera is slightly offcentre towards drives side so the lens is in the middle of the dash, just below the rear view mirror's windscreen fixing.

I put a notch in the plastic cone of the mirror's windscreen fixing so the front-back lead and power lead go in (tidy - it'll cost £7 to replace that part in future when you remove the cam to get rid of the car). The leads tuck in up to where the mirror electrics housing meets the headlining.

From there, the leads tuck into the lip of the headlining and then poked into the gap where A pillar meets the headlining, then behind the rubber lip of the front door seals, with the front/back lead tucking into the B pillar trim top where it meets headlining, and then along the top rubber lip where the rear door frame seal meets the headlining (if you have 3dr you probably don't have that rubber lip and will have to tuck into headlining). You then get to the back trim behind the headlining that clips out on metal spring clips (this is a good place to store the excess length. Pop the trim (again, metal spring clips) on the inner top bootlid (which hides the high level brake light electrics). Then go through the rubber sheath that runs from the back of the car into the boot lid (these are a bugger to remove without breaking a clip). Poke the rear camera lead through the sheath with the plug taped to a metal coathanger or pipe cleaner (the longest, fiddliest part of the job). Fix the camera with the adhesive pad between top and 2nd line of heating elements of the rear screen. Tape/cable tie the excess lead and clip your trims/sheath back in.

Run camera front/back lead down drivers side and power down passengers side - less girth to poke/hide than running 2 leads the same side.

You can hide every trace of lead if you do it right.

As always, excellent detail - thanks for you time MH, appreciate it  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 13 December 2016, 18:30

Matchboy: i'll take some pics when it is light at a time when i'm in the car and it isn't pitch black. From the outside the F770 is no more visible than the BV650 as it has the same size front profile, side on it is a little deeper, but can't be seen behind the rearview mirror when driving. Not sure where is cheapest for it right, the place I got my 2 from has put the price back up from £209.99 to £249.99. I suspect it can still be had somewhere for £229.99.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: matchboy on 14 December 2016, 09:54

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 13 December 2016, 18:30

Matchboy: i'll take some pics when it is light at a time when i'm in the car and it isn't pitch black. From the outside the F770 is no more visible than the BV650 as it has the same size front profile, side on it is a little deeper, but can't be seen behind the rearview mirror when driving. Not sure where is cheapest for it right, the place I got my 2 from has put the price back up from £209.99 to £249.99. I suspect it can still be had somewhere for £229.99.

Thanks mate.  I've already bought the cam, its the Nextbase 512G, I think it was around £150.  It got really good reviews, and as its the first time I've had a dash cam I didn't want to go any higher on the price (I am an accountant after all #tight  :laugh:) But as its an Xmas pressie I'm not allowed to have it till the 25th so I can't even have a look and see what's what - it's pretty dinky though so I'd imagine just like yours it will fit just behind the rearview mirror.  My concern was the lead showing, but as you've said it can be run under the headliner etc, so looks like that's my Xmas day sorted fixing that in place!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mike J on 15 December 2016, 09:14

Matchboy,
You will not be disappointed with the 512G.

I had one for last chrissie and its been superb, until I took it out when I sold the car.
Now just waiting for a decent day to try and put in in the new space shuttle, if its too much of a hassle someones due for a visit  :whistle:

When they can install proximity radar its dissapointing they cannot do the same with front and rear cameras?

Title: Asm1
Post by: asm1 on 15 December 2016, 11:25

Drove it. Lots. Mostly town stuff yesterday but did take it for a midnight blast down the motorway for an hour. Was pleasantly surprised at how quickly I could make things go backwards in the rearview mirror. :whistle: Quite enjoy driving at night if the weather is decent (dry and clear) spent 20 mins partying about with car net, and then took my SD card into the flat to update the nav maps. Looking now for a firmware update (if there is one)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: matchboy on 15 December 2016, 14:05

Quote from: Mike J on 15 December 2016, 09:14

Matchboy,
You will not be disappointed with the 512G.

Awesome, that's good to hear!  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 15 December 2016, 18:16

Sun visor label badgeskins arrived today. Still covered with all the protective film, but I peeled a bit back for a peek and really like them, they are perfect for subtly covering the airbag labels. Will try to get them on this weekend. 
 
http://www.badgeskins.com/store/p161/VW_-_12273_-_Visor_warning_label_badgekin_set.html

These are Matt black background with gloss black VW and R emblems.
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161215/093e6384fb814ac3ba98bc9309386071.jpg)

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161215/a1157403a1839ddd2c03754052d0d114.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 16 December 2016, 12:16

^^ I've fitted these now, please see my R thread to see how they look if interested.

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=275792.msg2554601#msg2554601

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 16 December 2016, 13:23

Rebecca - can you stop sending pics like that? You're making me feel guilty that my Lapiz R is so dirty, it looks like it has a slightly dirty steel grey paint job.  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 16 December 2016, 13:39

Haha, sorry MH but it had to be done. :tongue: :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 16 December 2016, 13:47

Is there a requirement to repeat every post twice?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 16 December 2016, 14:32

Quote from: CraigW on 16 December 2016, 13:47

Is there a requirement to repeat every post twice?

What do you mean?  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 16 December 2016, 14:33

Quote from: CraigW on 16 December 2016, 13:47

Is there a requirement to repeat every post twice?

^^What do you mean?
  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 16 December 2016, 14:47

Quote from: CraigW on 16 December 2016, 13:47

Is there a requirement to repeat every post twice?

Yes, I also updated my own specific car thread and also posted relevant stuff in the detailing section for those who dwell in there.  Sorry if that bothers you but too bad.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 16 December 2016, 15:00

Quote from: Booth11 on 16 December 2016, 14:47

Quote from: CraigW on 16 December 2016, 13:47

Is there a requirement to repeat every post twice?

Yes, I also updated my own specific car thread and also posted relevant stuff in the detailing section for those who dwell in there.  Sorry if that bothers you but too bad.

Sorry I forgot your R was special and merited it's own 43 pages (currently) of what you have done to it.  :whistle: :whistle:

Oh and don't forget the exact same post on the R forum

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 16 December 2016, 15:31

Quote from: CraigW on 16 December 2016, 15:00

Quote from: Booth11 on 16 December 2016, 14:47

Quote from: CraigW on 16 December 2016, 13:47

Is there a requirement to repeat every post twice?

Yes, I also updated my own specific car thread and also posted relevant stuff in the detailing section for those who dwell in there.  Sorry if that bothers you but too bad.

Sorry I forgot your R was special and merited it's own 43 pages (currently) of what you have done to it.  :whistle: :whistle:

Oh and don't forget the exact same post on the R forum

My R is not special.  It’s not unusual on forums for people to have their own thread for the stuff they do to their car.  You don’t have to read it if it doesn’t interest you.  Similarly people often frequent more than one forum.  Sorry you find my posting tiresome.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 16 December 2016, 15:33

Quote from: Booth11 on 16 December 2016, 15:31

Quote from: CraigW on 16 December 2016, 15:00

Quote from: Booth11 on 16 December 2016, 14:47

Quote from: CraigW on 16 December 2016, 13:47

Is there a requirement to repeat every post twice?

Yes, I also updated my own specific car thread and also posted relevant stuff in the detailing section for those who dwell in there.  Sorry if that bothers you but too bad.

Sorry I forgot your R was special and merited it's own 43 pages (currently) of what you have done to it.  :whistle: :whistle:

Oh and don't forget the exact same post on the R forum

My R is not special.  It’s not unusual on forums for people to have their own thread for the stuff they do to their car.  You don’t have to read it if it doesn’t interest you.  Similarly people often frequent more than one forum.  Sorry you find my posting tiresome.

I don't find your posts tiresome, I find your duplicate posts irritating and unnecessary

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 16 December 2016, 16:09

Quote from: CraigW on 16 December 2016, 15:33

I don't find your posts tiresome, I find your duplicate posts irritating and unnecessary

I've deleted the duplicate posts from this thread.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 16 December 2016, 16:38

Quote from: Booth11 on 16 December 2016, 15:31

It’s not unusual on forums for people to have their own thread for the stuff they do to their car.

To be fair Bec, they would normally have a thread in Members Motors, not a model specific section.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 16 December 2016, 17:09

Quote from: dubber36 on 16 December 2016, 16:38

Quote from: Booth11 on 16 December 2016, 15:31

It’s not unusual on forums for people to have their own thread for the stuff they do to their car.

To be fair Bec, they would normally have a thread in Members Motors, not a model specific section.

Yeah I know Simon but people don't seem to venture into that section on here that much, and sometimes it's nice to share stuff, mods and things others might be interested in, or that they might have suggestions about, and wrongly I thought the mk7 section would be ok.  On the R forum I do have my thread in the specific Mk7 Member's Rides section, but that seems to irk CraigW too. Didn't realise it annoyed people so much me posting in here.  Perhaps Jimble can move my 'Thoughts on the R' thread to a more appropriate section on here, I can't move threads from this section. Fair point about duplicate posts, but not feeling particularly welcome here.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 16 December 2016, 17:17

Quote from: Booth11 on 16 December 2016, 17:09

Quote from: dubber36 on 16 December 2016, 16:38

Quote from: Booth11 on 16 December 2016, 15:31

It’s not unusual on forums for people to have their own thread for the stuff they do to their car.

To be fair Bec, they would normally have a thread in Members Motors, not a model specific section.

Yeah I know Simon but people don't seem to venture into that section on here that much, and sometimes it's nice to share stuff, mods and things others might be interested in, or that they might have suggestions about, and wrongly I thought the mk7 section would be ok.  On the R forum I do have my thread in the specific Mk7 Member's Rides section, but that seems to irk CraigW too. Didn't realise it annoyed people so much me posting in here.  Perhaps Jimble can move my 'Thoughts on the R' thread to a more appropriate section on here, I can't move posts from this section.

It irks me when it's the same subject repeated over and over again

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 16 December 2016, 17:19

It's probably to do with the before and after pictures each time you wash it that you like to share in three different thread on here. I see them and move on, as to be honest, we've seen them all before. I guess Craig was just the first to speak up.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 16 December 2016, 17:19

Quote from: CraigW on 16 December 2016, 17:17

Quote from: Booth11 on 16 December 2016, 17:09

Quote from: dubber36 on 16 December 2016, 16:38

Quote from: Booth11 on 16 December 2016, 15:31

It’s not unusual on forums for people to have their own thread for the stuff they do to their car.

To be fair Bec, they would normally have a thread in Members Motors, not a model specific section.

Yeah I know Simon but people don't seem to venture into that section on here that much, and sometimes it's nice to share stuff, mods and things others might be interested in, or that they might have suggestions about, and wrongly I thought the mk7 section would be ok.  On the R forum I do have my thread in the specific Mk7 Member's Rides section, but that seems to irk CraigW too. Didn't realise it annoyed people so much me posting in here.  Perhaps Jimble can move my 'Thoughts on the R' thread to a more appropriate section on here, I can't move posts from this section.

It irks me when it's the same subject repeated over and over again

I think you've made your point, several times ironically.  I have removed my duplicate posts, and asked for my R thread to be moved to a more appropriate section.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 16 December 2016, 17:20

I was too slow typing then. The point has been made, so no need for me to have added anything. Jimble, please delete.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 16 December 2016, 17:22

Quote from: dubber36 on 16 December 2016, 17:19

It's probably to do with the before and after pictures each time you wash it that you like to share in three different thread on here. I see them and move on, as to be honest, we've seen them all before. I guess Craig was just the first to speak up.

Exactly this

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 16 December 2016, 17:23

Quote from: dubber36 on 16 December 2016, 17:19

It's probably to do with the before and after pictures each time you wash it that you like to share in three different thread on here. I see them and move on, as to be honest, we've seen them all before. I guess Craig was just the first to speak up.

Fair enough but plenty of other detailing members on here post their detailing pics in this thread and the detailing section too, and that seems to be acceptable, noone, CraigW included, has taken issue with them, and I didn't post the detailing pics in 3 threads.  It's ok, I can stick to the R forum.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Damion on 16 December 2016, 17:30

I personally really enjoy the pictures Bec, keep em going just because one or two don't agree!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 16 December 2016, 17:45

You're understandably proud of your car and are one of the few people who regularly post in the detailing section. 
I really don't think there is any need for sniping remarks over a few duplicate post.
I for one am always happy to see your shiny R in all its glory. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Moro on 16 December 2016, 17:47

Quote from: Damion on 16 December 2016, 17:30

I personally really enjoy the pictures Bec, keep em going just because one or two don't agree!

I only ever look on this part of the Forum so I have no problem seeing a car well cleaned. As it has been documented before that I only bought a Reflex car as I cannot be bothered with buckets of water and specialist products just to make my car look presentable these days. In another life I too would have posting these kind of photos. I have bought a couple of new metallic black cars in the past - although over 20 years ago now when I was a user of the internet but this was just not possible...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 16 December 2016, 17:53

I too often post my post-wash pictures on this thread and in the detailing section too. I don't want to antagonise or to take sides as all should be made welcome here and be encouraged to contribute. I feel it would be a great shame to lose Booth's posts and activity on this forum as they are mostly very informative coupled with her willingness to try new products and share her opinion on them. I've gone on to buy some of them myself. Can't those who aren't keen on certain posts just ignore the ones they don't like?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Walts on 16 December 2016, 18:12

I'd happily read duplicate posts from Booth rather than those of someone labouring a point that simply didn't need to be made in the first place.

I've read many of Booths updates and too found them informative like many others have.  Not only that, as an active member I've gone direct to her for specific advice to which she's replied to promptly and without any negative tone to anything I've asked, nothing was too much trouble.

Have a nice Christmas Booth and the rest of you fine folks x

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snooze on 16 December 2016, 21:48

Car is dirtier than your Mum. Worst it's ever been in fact. Looking forward to washing her 2moz and being able to see where I'm going!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 16 December 2016, 23:05

I was always taught if you've got nothing nice to say then don't say it!! I think a few people on here need to wind there neck in and leave people who positively contribute to the forum and are moderators alone. If you don't like a particular thread don't read it, quite simple really and no need for Booth to feel she can't post pics of her car without being castigated by a few in the minority.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 16 December 2016, 23:53

Quote from: mcmaddy on 16 December 2016, 23:05

I was always taught if you've got nothing nice to say then don't say it!!

LOL. From the dude that called a bunch of us "a shower of pr1cks" or words to that effect a number of months ago. Pity that thread had to be deleted  :grin:

Agree with the sentiment. Post away Rebecca... always like seeing your contributions.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 17 December 2016, 00:14

My point was only meant to be about the unnecessary duplication of posts into different threads, that was all.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 17 December 2016, 00:21

To be fair, I see where Craig is coming from too... there's no real need to post the same thing across 3-4 threads... in fact many forums I frequent will give you a rap on the knuckles for doing so - it's seen as spamming or whatever.

So, imo, nothing wrong with the posts themselves (imo), but maybe the duplication could be reduced... usually a mod thing to sort out but as far as I can tell the mod(s) on here are on permanent holidays.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 17 December 2016, 00:25

Quote from: CraigW on 16 December 2016, 15:00

Sorry I forgot your R was special and merited it's own 43 pages (currently) of what you have done to it.  :whistle: :whistle:

Oh and don't forget the exact same post on the R forum

Quote from: CraigW on 17 December 2016, 00:14

My point was only meant to be about the unnecessary duplication of posts into different threads, that was all.

On the subject of unnecessary, your comment (quoted in bold above) was a totally unnecessary way to make a point. 

TBH, Jimble can delete all 43 pages of R thread for all I care.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 17 December 2016, 00:25

To those of you that took the time to post your positive thoughts - thank you.

Merry Christmas to you all.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 17 December 2016, 00:30

There's no need to be hasty Rebecca:) Sleep on it. It's not worth getting wound up over.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 17 December 2016, 00:39

Quote from: JoeGTI on 17 December 2016, 00:30

There's no need to be hasty Rebecca:) Sleep on it. It's not worth getting wound up over.

I'm not being hasty Joe, I won't be posting in that thread on here anymore. I will stick to the detailing section and mod that (not that it needs it).  CraigW says he was referring only to duplicate threads (I did not post in 4 threads!) but the tone of his comment about my R thread says otherwise.  I kept a specific thread going for my R as it's a good way of keeping a record of stuff, sharing it with other interested people, and can also be very helpful reference when it comes time to privately sell and it is something I wish I'd done with my mk6, but no matter, as was rightly and pettily pointed out I have the same info on the R forum. So if it is deleted from here then not an issue. As for this thread I don't think I have anything further to add.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jimble on 17 December 2016, 00:45

Quote from: Booth11 on 17 December 2016, 00:25

Quote from: CraigW on 16 December 2016, 15:00

Sorry I forgot your R was special and merited it's own 43 pages (currently) of what you have done to it.  :whistle: :whistle:

Oh and don't forget the exact same post on the R forum

Quote from: CraigW on 17 December 2016, 00:14

My point was only meant to be about the unnecessary duplication of posts into different threads, that was all.

On the subject of unnecessary, your comment (quoted in bold above) was a totally unnecessary way to make a point. 

TBH, Jimble can delete all 43 pages of R thread for all I care.

I don't think that'll be necessary, i think the majority enjoy your posts and you've taken onboard comments made by some of the regulars, i'll have a rummage and delete/move some bits over the weekend.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 17 December 2016, 00:47

Quote from: Jimble on 17 December 2016, 00:45

Quote from: Booth11 on 17 December 2016, 00:25

Quote from: CraigW on 16 December 2016, 15:00

Sorry I forgot your R was special and merited it's own 43 pages (currently) of what you have done to it.  :whistle: :whistle:

Oh and don't forget the exact same post on the R forum

Quote from: CraigW on 17 December 2016, 00:14

My point was only meant to be about the unnecessary duplication of posts into different threads, that was all.

On the subject of unnecessary, your comment (quoted in bold above) was a totally unnecessary way to make a point. 

TBH, Jimble can delete all 43 pages of R thread for all I care.

I don't think that'll be necessary, i think the majority enjoy your posts and you've taken onboard comments made by some of the regulars, i'll have a rummage and delete/move some bits over the weekend.

Actually Jimble rather than you go to the bother of rummaging around, can you please delete my 'Thoughts on the R' thread altogether.  Thank you.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 17 December 2016, 00:52

Quote from: Booth11 on 16 December 2016, 14:47

Quote from: CraigW on 16 December 2016, 13:47

Is there a requirement to repeat every post twice?

Yes, I also updated my own specific car thread and also posted relevant stuff in the detailing section for those who dwell in there.  Sorry if that bothers you but too bad.

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Sorry but it was your attitude to my original question (in bold) that was poor to begin with so there's no moral high ground to be taken here

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 17 December 2016, 01:20

Quote from: CraigW on 17 December 2016, 00:52

Quote from: Booth11 on 16 December 2016, 14:47

Quote from: CraigW on 16 December 2016, 13:47

Is there a requirement to repeat every post twice?

Yes, I also updated my own specific car thread and also posted relevant stuff in the detailing section for those who dwell in there.  Sorry if that bothers you but too bad.

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Sorry but it was your attitude to my original question (in bold) that was poor to begin with so there's no moral high ground to be taken here

Tit for tat eh?  Lol.  Fair enough it was an off comment I originally made as I thought you were being rather petty, but I still don't think there was any call for that kind of response.  I apologise for my comment.  A lot of the time I only post a link in this thread to a post in the detailing section, but today I thought I'd stick the pics in here too as it was something I'd done to my mk7 today.   Anyway, deletion of my R thread will resolve a number of duplicate posts. And then if Jimble comes across any pics of my detailed car in this thread (without him going to a lot of trouble), he can delete them too, and problem solved :-)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: buddfridge on 17 December 2016, 07:24

To throw my thoughts in to the ring and trying not to upset anybody, I have enjoyed looking at reading and picking up tips from Rebecca's posts both now and even as a visitor before I picked up my gti. Rebecca has always been keen to help if I ever requested and has always been very approachable and respectful in her posts, I don't always read through every topic on here so Rebecca's posts in different threads is something I actually appreciate, I really hope that Rebecca continues to post just as she has been....this is a forum for sharing information that's relevant to our cars and if that is spread across a broader net then that's all good.
Now I would have said the same and felt the same at any time but with now being the season of good wil it's more relevant in a way.....Rebecca please keep the posts coming as I am sure that the majority of the forum users do appreciate them and I fully get the reason why you post as you do,  I find it useful and interesting to just stumble across your posts .....so you are doing something right.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 17 December 2016, 07:48

Quote from: JoeGTI on 16 December 2016, 23:53

Quote from: mcmaddy on 16 December 2016, 23:05

I was always taught if you've got nothing nice to say then don't say it!!

LOL. From the dude that called a bunch of us "a shower of pr1cks" or words to that effect a number of months ago.

I've never said that about anyone on here but lo and behold looks like the same thing happening again on this thread. It's borderline bullying and I wonder if people would have the guts to say things to the individuals face. Hmmm the answer would be no. As I've said before if you don't like what's in a thread don't read it!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dave7268 on 17 December 2016, 10:49

Quote from: CraigW on 17 December 2016, 00:14

My point was only meant to be about the unnecessary duplication of posts into different threads, that was all.

But... it never came across that way and why not keep it private and send her PM concerning instead of belittling... or send a PM to the forum moderator for intervention?

As others have pointed out Rebecca's posts are very helpful and show off her pride and joy which she spends countless hours maintaining,  :cool: and I like others, only read the MK7 section of the forum so would miss these posts if they weren't here.

Who really cares how many times she posts the same post to however many forum's (sections) she wants to? How inconvenient is it for you to scroll right past the unnecessary duplication of posts (that most people only ever see as one post on the forum) and mutter under your own breath (or aloud if you want to) about another duplicate post?  They must be winding you up big time.....  :tongue: Carry on with the posts Rebecca :whistle:

In all honesty it is a paltry attitude and the kind that causes forum members not to contribute. Shame on you.

Season's Greetings to all members and guests.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 17 December 2016, 11:16

Quote from: dave7268 on 17 December 2016, 10:49

Quote from: CraigW on 17 December 2016, 00:14

My point was only meant to be about the unnecessary duplication of posts into different threads, that was all.

But... it never came across that way and why not keep it private and send her PM concerning instead of belittling... or send a PM to the forum moderator for intervention?

As others have pointed out Rebecca's posts are very helpful and show off her pride and joy which she spends countless hours maintaining,  :cool: and I like others, only read the MK7 section of the forum so would miss these posts if they weren't here.

Who really cares how many times she posts the same post to however many forum's (sections) she wants to? How inconvenient is it for you to scroll right past the unnecessary duplication of posts (that most people only ever see as one post on the forum) and mutter under your own breath (or aloud if you want to) about another duplicate post?  They must be winding you up big time.....  :tongue: Carry on with the posts Rebecca :whistle:

In all honesty it is a paltry attitude and the kind that causes forum members not to contribute. Shame on you.

Season's Greetings to all members and guests.  :smiley:

I don't feel any shame on my statement. We are all entitled to our opinions whether you like it or not

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTD22 on 17 December 2016, 11:50

Jesus, you'd never think it was Christmas would you  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Carbon VW on 17 December 2016, 11:52

Quote from: buddfridge on 17 December 2016, 07:24

To throw my thoughts in to the ring and trying not to upset anybody, I have enjoyed looking at reading and picking up tips from Rebecca's posts both now and even as a visitor before I picked up my gti. Rebecca has always been keen to help if I ever requested and has always been very approachable and respectful in her posts, I don't always read through every topic on here so Rebecca's posts in different threads is something I actually appreciate, I really hope that Rebecca continues to post just as she has been....this is a forum for sharing information that's relevant to our cars and if that is spread across a broader net then that's all good.
Now I would have said the same and felt the same at any time but with now being the season of good wil it's more relevant in a way.....Rebecca please keep the posts coming as I am sure that the majority of the forum users do appreciate them and I fully get the reason why you post as you do,  I find it useful and interesting to just stumble across your posts .....so you are doing something right.
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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Garhan on 17 December 2016, 12:36

You keep your posts up Rebecca,your trials and tribulations are greatly appreciated. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 17 December 2016, 14:03

Quote from: CraigW on 17 December 2016, 11:16

Quote from: dave7268 on 17 December 2016, 10:49

Quote from: CraigW on 17 December 2016, 00:14

My point was only meant to be about the unnecessary duplication of posts into different threads, that was all.

But... it never came across that way and why not keep it private and send her PM concerning instead of belittling... or send a PM to the forum moderator for intervention?

As others have pointed out Rebecca's posts are very helpful and show off her pride and joy which she spends countless hours maintaining,  :cool: and I like others, only read the MK7 section of the forum so would miss these posts if they weren't here.

Who really cares how many times she posts the same post to however many forum's (sections) she wants to? How inconvenient is it for you to scroll right past the unnecessary duplication of posts (that most people only ever see as one post on the forum) and mutter under your own breath (or aloud if you want to) about another duplicate post?  They must be winding you up big time.....  :tongue: Carry on with the posts Rebecca :whistle:

In all honesty it is a paltry attitude and the kind that causes forum members not to contribute. Shame on you.

Season's Greetings to all members and guests.  :smiley:

I don't feel any shame on my statement. We are all entitled to our opinions whether you like it or not

Yes Craigw and Rebecca is entitled to post however many times she likes whether you like it or not! You can't have this only one way and I for one hope Rebecca keeps posting on whichever forum she likes.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: juwivive on 17 December 2016, 14:48

Quote from: CraigW on 17 December 2016, 11:16

I don't feel any shame on my statement.

That says it all, really.  Do you know what the word "sociopath" means?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 17 December 2016, 14:57

Quote from: juwivive on 17 December 2016, 14:48

Quote from: CraigW on 17 December 2016, 11:16

I don't feel any shame on my statement.

That says it all, really.  Do you know what the word "sociopath" means?

Amazing how many guys who have hardly posted on this forum are now coming out the woodwork and jumping on the bandwagon.

I've clearly offended many sensitive souls on here by my simple question which was hardly offensive

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 17 December 2016, 15:35

Quote from: mcmaddy on 17 December 2016, 07:48

I've never said that about anyone on here but lo and behold looks like the same thing happening again on this thread.

But you absolutely did though. Shame I didn't take a screenshot before the mods deleted it at the time, so I've only my memory to rely on. Anyway, it's no odds to me, just calling you out on it while you're busy taking pot shots at Craig.

Maybe everyone should calm down a bit and just accept that everyone has their own opinions - especially on the internet! Craig could have perhaps phrased things better but a bit of conflicting opinions keeps things interesting... If you don't like it, take it on the chin and suck it up. Throwing toys out of the pram and deleting posts achieves nothing.

Happy Christmas all  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: asm1 on 17 December 2016, 16:02

Well it wasnt actually today, but last night.  Had it hand washed + waxed and polished.

Behold the prettiness :

Have to admit I did a double take the first time I saw it this morning

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/asm016/VW%20Golf%20GTD/clean.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/asm016/media/VW%20Golf%20GTD/clean.png.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/asm016/VW%20Golf%20GTD/shiny.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/asm016/media/VW%20Golf%20GTD/shiny.png.html)

Also fed it with Vpower diesel for once to see if it likes it (previous car did ;))

Not so good, slipped and fell on garage forecourt - crutches hit some grease/oil and went out form under me.  Tried to use pay at pump but it wouldnt work - but got there in the end thanks to a helpful attendant.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 17 December 2016, 16:29

Quote from: JoeGTI on 17 December 2016, 15:35

Quote from: mcmaddy on 17 December 2016, 07:48

I've never said that about anyone on here but lo and behold looks like the same thing happening again on this thread.

But you absolutely did though. Shame I didn't take a screenshot before the mods deleted it at the time, so I've only my memory to rely on. Anyway, it's no odds to me, just calling you out on it while you're busy taking pot shots at Craig.

Maybe everyone should calm down a bit and just accept that everyone has their own opinions - especially on the internet! Craig could have perhaps phrased things better but a bit of conflicting opinions keeps things interesting... If you don't like it, take it on the chin and suck it up. Throwing toys out of the pram and deleting posts achieves nothing.

Happy Christmas all  :laugh:

At no point did I specifically call anyone on this forum by any other derogatory name. The entire last few pages could have been avoided and also a valued member potentially deciding to no longer post if the original complainant had maybe thought a bit before typing. No one person on here is bigger or better than another and a few people need to remember this.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 17 December 2016, 16:37

Is it safe to take my tin hat off yet?

Edit, perhaps not yet.

Jesus wept, the lad only said what he thought. If this was a real life situation and one of Craig's mates had got his holiday snaps out for the umpteenth time in the pub, I'm sure he would have called him much worse and his mate and those around would have thought no more about it. The fact that it happened on the internet where everyone is too afraid to speak their mind in case it might upset somebody is laughable.

I'm not having a go at Bec for giving some back. Why shouldn't she? But really, have the rest of the posts in the last 24 hours been really necessary?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 17 December 2016, 17:28

Time for this subject to move on, and for the thread to get back to topic.  There will be no more repetitive posts, or 'holiday snaps' from me.

Have a great Christmas and New Year all.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 17 December 2016, 17:31

Quote from: Booth11 on 17 December 2016, 17:28

Time for this subject to move on, and for the thread to get back to topic.  There will be no more repetitive posts, or 'holiday snaps' from me.

Have a great Christmas and New Year all.  :smiley:

Yes agreed, I apologise if I upset you, it was not my intention. Let's all just drop it now

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 18 December 2016, 15:14

Not that anyone gives a rat's arse what I think but I'm more in the camp of appreciating the efforts and quality of Bec's photographs and not everyone here spends time on the R forum so it's hardly valid to criticise anyone for duplicating between two very different forums.
What can be annoying is people quoting the whole post including the photographs on several different threads whilst adding their praises but at the end of the day it's the internet and not many of us are on dial up now so we can just scroll on past what we don't want to see.
As for the 40 odd page thread on Bec's car, that is a really useful thread for reference for a lot of people as there are part numbers and prices for all sorts of little mods and improvements amongst other things.
Everyone just be thankful that there are people that take the time and care to do that sort of thing as it's massively helpful to others and probably an inspiration too.

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asm1, nice car and I hope you're ok after the fall?


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What did I do to my mk7 today?

Washed it in the fog, stripped it of its mods, checked it for fault codes (there were none) and took a deep breath ready to part with it.

A fantastic car that I find almost impossible to fault but I just don't use it anymore.
ironic really as I absolutely love driving it.
Hey ho.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: cosmos on 18 December 2016, 15:32

November map updates, such a chore, 5 hours downloading, extracting and uploading! Worth it to keep up to date given quite a few road changes where I drive, recently.

Need a nice dry day to give it a good wash but that might have to wait until the Christmas break.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 18 December 2016, 16:41

Quote from: Exonian on 18 December 2016, 15:14

What did I do to my mk7 today?

Washed it in the fog, stripped it of its mods, checked it for fault codes (there were none) and took a deep breath ready to part with it.

A fantastic car that I find almost impossible to fault but I just don't use it anymore.
ironic really as I absolutely love driving it.
Hey ho.

That's a shame! No replacement then? Or waiting for the 2018 Up! GTI?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: asm1 on 19 December 2016, 19:17

Quote from: Exonian

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asm1, nice car and I hope you're ok after the fall?


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Yes I am, thank you for asking - my condition is such that sometimes it is better to fall and get up, rather than to try and stop myself.... otherwise it can hurt much worse.  One crutch went out completely so I dropped the second and went down. if I had tried to move I could've gone over on top of the other crutch... learned from experience, and cracked ribs, that's not fun.

Downside was I absulutely stank of diesel (not me, none spilled - just what was on the floor) Took a while to wash it out my hands, even though I had cotton gloves on (for crutches/ driving nice and grippy I find)

Wish the sodding app payment thing had worked though... :(

Alls well that ends well.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 20 December 2016, 11:40

Quote from: Watts on 18 December 2016, 16:41

That's a shame! No replacement then? Or waiting for the 2018 Up! GTI?

The next best thing to an UP! GTI as I've given up waiting for one of those:

I've now bought a fleet of MINI Cooper Diesels believe it or not. I'm having a VW sabbatical after several decades of having at least one VW group car in my ownership. It all started when I needed something almost affordable to insure teenage sons on that still had a bit of go in the engine department. I am now starring in my own version of the Italian Job.

Quote from: asm1 on 19 December 2016, 19:17

Quote from: Exonian

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asm1, nice car and I hope you're ok after the fall?


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Yes I am, thank you for asking - my condition is such that sometimes it is better to fall and get up, rather than to try and stop myself.... otherwise it can hurt much worse.  One crutch went out completely so I dropped the second and went down. if I had tried to move I could've gone over on top of the other crutch... learned from experience, and cracked ribs, that's not fun.

Downside was I absulutely stank of diesel (not me, none spilled - just what was on the floor) Took a while to wash it out my hands, even though I had cotton gloves on (for crutches/ driving nice and grippy I find)

Wish the sodding app payment thing had worked though... :(

Alls well that ends well.

Good to hear you're ok.
You seem to have the technique sorted for that sort of thing, bitter experience I guess.

My nephew is a senior social worker & uses crutches to get around due to lack of leg mobility.
He once told me he had to visit someone in prison and fell over on his way in and landed right in a muddy patch on his derriere.
You can just imagine his embarrassment walking through the jail with a huge brown patch on the seat of his trousers!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 20 December 2016, 14:56

Quote from: Exonian on 20 December 2016, 11:40

Quote from: Watts on 18 December 2016, 16:41

That's a shame! No replacement then? Or waiting for the 2018 Up! GTI?

The next best thing to an UP! GTI as I've given up waiting for one of those:

I've now bought a fleet of MINI Cooper Diesels believe it or not. I'm having a VW sabbatical after several decades of having at least one VW group car in my ownership. It all started when I needed something almost affordable to insure teenage sons on that still had a bit of go in the engine department. I am now starring in my own version of the Italian job....

Hope the diesels are just about able to " blow the bloody doors off " sorry couldn't resist lol  :whistle: :whistle: :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 20 December 2016, 15:01

Quote from: Exonian on 20 December 2016, 11:40

Quote from: Watts on 18 December 2016, 16:41

That's a shame! No replacement then? Or waiting for the 2018 Up! GTI?

The next best thing to an UP! GTI as I've given up waiting for one of those:

I've now bought a fleet of MINI Cooper Diesels believe it or not. I'm having a VW sabbatical after several decades of having at least one VW group car in my ownership. It all started when I needed something almost affordable to insure teenage sons on that still had a bit of go in the engine department. I am now starring in my own version of the Italian Job.

Quote from: asm1 on 19 December 2016, 19:17

Quote from: Exonian

 
I think the Mini Cooper is a lovely looking, well screwed together car. I've never actually sat in one......are they quite spacious inside or a bit cramped?
I think a break from VW will do you good and make the Up! GTI even more desirable to you in the future!!
Glad to see you are still contributing to the GTI forum.
Happy Christmas mate :smiley:


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asm1, nice car and I hope you're ok after the fall?


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Yes I am, thank you for asking - my condition is such that sometimes it is better to fall and get up, rather than to try and stop myself.... otherwise it can hurt much worse.  One crutch went out completely so I dropped the second and went down. if I had tried to move I could've gone over on top of the other crutch... learned from experience, and cracked ribs, that's not fun.

Downside was I absulutely stank of diesel (not me, none spilled - just what was on the floor) Took a while to wash it out my hands, even though I had cotton gloves on (for crutches/ driving nice and grippy I find)

Wish the sodding app payment thing had worked though... :(

Alls well that ends well.

Good to hear you're ok.
You seem to have the technique sorted for that sort of thing, bitter experience I guess.

My nephew is a senior social worker & uses crutches to get around due to lack of leg mobility.
He once told me he had to visit someone in prison and fell over on his way in and landed right in a muddy patch on his derriere.
You can just imagine his embarrassment walking through the jail with a huge brown patch on the seat of his trousers!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 20 December 2016, 16:01

Quote from: gtiaps on 20 December 2016, 14:56

Hope the diesels are just about able to " blow the bloody doors off " sorry couldn't resist lol  :whistle: :whistle: :grin:

"just about" would be as good as it gets!

They're pretty lively with a bit of enhancement...  :whistle:

Quote from: kalimon on 20 December 2016, 15:01

I think the Mini Cooper is a lovely looking, well screwed together car. I've never actually sat in one......are they quite spacious inside or a bit cramped?
I think a break from VW will do you good and make the Up! GTI even more desirable to you in the future!!
Glad to see you are still contributing to the GTI forum.
Happy Christmas mate :smiley:

Thanks and a very Happy Christmas back to you sir!  :smiley:

They're very BMW like inside the newer ones.
Plenty of legroom but not so much elbow room up front.
Space for two in the rear of the 3 door but pretty compromised space at that.
They're 2+2's really.

They go well, feel very Germanic build wise and have an amazing turning circle after years of Golfs.
But a Golf they ain't!
The Golf is night on perfect as an every day car but the little Cooper has lots of flaws and lots of little nice touches which gives it a very different character.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Bigwod on 21 December 2016, 09:30

I've got a JCW 2016, never a big fan of the mini until i foolishly took the demo one out for a test drive,
made the young salesman look rather pasty faced when we returned to the dealership in Shrewsbury.
i had to have it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTD1414 on 21 December 2016, 13:08

Washed my mk7 myself for the 2nd time since new (sept 65)   :rolleyes:
Its a company car and we have a valeter every 2/3 weeks visit our office.

Not really into detailing but did a 'safe' wash consisting of:
VP citrus pre-wash/rinse, VP bilberry wheel cleaner/swissvax brush, Poorboys SS&S shampoo/Megs wash mitt, 2 buckets, microfiber dry.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 21 December 2016, 13:11

Quote from: Bigwod on 21 December 2016, 09:30

I've got a JCW 2016, never a big fan of the mini until i foolishly took the demo one out for a test drive,
made the young salesman look rather pasty faced when we returned to the dealership in Shrewsbury.
i had to have it.

A colleague has a red 2015 JCW, what it lacks in outright pace is certainly made up for in other areas. A proper fun hatch.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 21 December 2016, 14:08

Thought about washing my GTD, realised its only been 6 months since the last wash by the Polish carwashers, decided to save 8 quid and leave it til the spring  :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:

Dirt doesn't show on LSG (maybe, i keep telling myself).

I did use a babywipe on the numberplate though.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTD1414 on 21 December 2016, 14:56

Quote from: fredgroves on 21 December 2016, 14:08

Thought about washing my GTD, realised its only been 6 months since the last wash by the Polish carwashers, decided to save 8 quid and leave it til the spring  :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:

Dirt doesn't show on LSG (maybe, i keep telling myself).

I did use a babywipe on the numberplate though.

My Nogaros looked pretty mean all black they were that bad with brakedust.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 21 December 2016, 16:14

Car is filthy but due to sheer laziness, I washed and polished my wheels and exhaust tips and left the rest until another week.
They look great and really show the rest of the car up now :smiley:
As I was doing the wheels, I tried to imagine what they would look like powder coated in black.
Anyone seen any pictures of black Austin's ?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 26 December 2016, 18:45

Took the car up to my in laws for xmas dinner yesterday. A round trip of about 60 miles with 4 adults and an 11yr old.
It's the first time the car has had more than 2 people in it since I got it!
It didn't feel any different at all and pulled like a train, really impressive  :cool:
It was a lot of dark country road and the HBA worked in a fashion but very cool when it did.
Also I gave the sat nav it's first work out and that was very good as well.
Happy Christmas all you performance Golf owners :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 26 December 2016, 19:54

^^ And a Happy Christmas to you Kalimon :smiley:

Had mine down to Cornwall in November for a week with 4 adults and all the necessary baggage. Amazed it all fitted! Performed really well, effortless and gutsy plus an average of around 40mpg. Really impressive!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTI_Ant on 27 December 2016, 23:56

Cheers guys and best wishes to all for 2017.  Hope it's better than 2016.

Been doing a lot of short journeys recently and pottering about in it.  oil temp barely gets to 50C in this weather. A bit worried this will gunk things up (injectors/valves etc) or will the port injectors keep things clean? any advice?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 28 December 2016, 08:47

Book a ferry crossing and head to spain for the winter?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: cosmos on 28 December 2016, 13:41

Replaced the footrest after getting one in my Christmas stocking:

(https://s29.postimg.org/wh8ejbnx3/IMG_2285.jpg)

Very easy to switch it and it's a nice little detail that makes the footwell a lot smarter. Some new mats are the next thing to get hold of.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 28 December 2016, 14:57

Do you mind me asking where Santa got your foot rest pedal is from Cosmos?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 28 December 2016, 15:48

Quote from: mcmaddy on 28 December 2016, 14:57

Do you mind me asking where Santa got your foot rest pedal is from Cosmos?

You picked up the new GTI yet?

That looks like an Aliexpress foot pedal.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: cosmos on 28 December 2016, 15:50

It is the Aliexpress one yea https://www.aliexpress.com/item/2014-2016-For-VW-Golf-7-MK7-Seat-mk3-footrest-pedals-Car-pedal-Cover/32433307485.html?spm=2114.30010308.3.11.6SzX41&ws_ab_test=searchweb201556_2,searchweb201644_3_10001_10002_10005_301_10006_10003_10004_62,searchweb201560_5,searchweb1451318400_6150,searchweb1451318411_6448&btsid=b0248db2-21f8-4eb5-a883-a9a7b51069db (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/2014-2016-For-VW-Golf-7-MK7-Seat-mk3-footrest-pedals-Car-pedal-Cover/32433307485.html?spm=2114.30010308.3.11.6SzX41&ws_ab_test=searchweb201556_2,searchweb201644_3_10001_10002_10005_301_10006_10003_10004_62,searchweb201560_5,searchweb1451318400_6150,searchweb1451318411_6448&btsid=b0248db2-21f8-4eb5-a883-a9a7b51069db)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 28 December 2016, 17:14

Quote from: cosmos on 28 December 2016, 15:50

It is the Aliexpress one yea https://www.aliexpress.com/item/2014-2016-For-VW-Golf-7-MK7-Seat-mk3-footrest-pedals-Car-pedal-Cover/32433307485.html?spm=2114.30010308.3.11.6SzX41&ws_ab_test=searchweb201556_2,searchweb201644_3_10001_10002_10005_301_10006_10003_10004_62,searchweb201560_5,searchweb1451318400_6150,searchweb1451318411_6448&btsid=b0248db2-21f8-4eb5-a883-a9a7b51069db (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/2014-2016-For-VW-Golf-7-MK7-Seat-mk3-footrest-pedals-Car-pedal-Cover/32433307485.html?spm=2114.30010308.3.11.6SzX41&ws_ab_test=searchweb201556_2,searchweb201644_3_10001_10002_10005_301_10006_10003_10004_62,searchweb201560_5,searchweb1451318400_6150,searchweb1451318411_6448&btsid=b0248db2-21f8-4eb5-a883-a9a7b51069db)

Yup deffo this one it's exactly the same as iv got in my gti and yes as stated it's a very quick easy swap over bout 10 mins tops  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 28 December 2016, 17:52

Quote from: p3asa on 28 December 2016, 15:48

Quote from: mcmaddy on 28 December 2016, 14:57

Do you mind me asking where Santa got your foot rest pedal is from Cosmos?

You picked up the new GTI yet?

That looks like an Aliexpress foot pedal.

Yeah got the new gti on 19th but it went straight to get detailed on the day I got it and only got it back on Thursday before Christmas. It's currently got 180 miles on it but I'm loving it so far.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 28 December 2016, 17:56

Is the link above definitely for a right hand drive model? Is it easy to fit?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 28 December 2016, 19:05

Quote from: mcmaddy on 28 December 2016, 17:56

Is the link above definitely for a right hand drive model? Is it easy to fit?

That looks to be the same link as the one I bought from, (which is definitely RHD) as detailed in the thread below along with some fitting guidance. Very easy job.   

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=276795.0

Sometimes the lugs on the Aliexpress one need a little plastic shaving off with a knife , but I know someone who bought and fitted theirs from this link who didn't need to do this, so it's possible they've resolved the issue.  Perhaps cosmos can confirm?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 28 December 2016, 20:00

Quote from: Booth11 on 28 December 2016, 19:05

Quote from: mcmaddy on 28 December 2016, 17:56

Is the link above definitely for a right hand drive model? Is it easy to fit?

That looks to be the same link as the one I bought from, (which is definitely RHD) as detailed in the thread below along with some fitting guidance. Very easy job.   

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=276795.0

Sometimes the lugs on the Aliexpress one need a little plastic shaving off with a knife , but I know someone who bought and fitted theirs from this link who didn't need to do this, so it's possible they've resolved the issue.  Perhaps cosmos can confirm?

Or as I did, just keep thumping it until it accepts who is boss. But I can't wholeheartedly recommend this approach.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 28 December 2016, 20:45

Quote from: Watts on 28 December 2016, 20:00

Quote from: Booth11 on 28 December 2016, 19:05

Quote from: mcmaddy on 28 December 2016, 17:56

Is the link above definitely for a right hand drive model? Is it easy to fit?

That looks to be the same link as the one I bought from, (which is definitely RHD) as detailed in the thread below along with some fitting guidance. Very easy job.   

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=276795.0

Sometimes the lugs on the Aliexpress one need a little plastic shaving off with a knife , but I know someone who bought and fitted theirs from this link who didn't need to do this, so it's possible they've resolved the issue.  Perhaps cosmos can confirm?

Or as I did, just keep thumping it until it accepts who is boss. But I can't wholeheartedly recommend this approach.

Beating into submission also works then.  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Talk-torque on 28 December 2016, 23:16

Quote from: Booth11 on 28 December 2016, 19:05

Quote from: mcmaddy on 28 December 2016, 17:56

Is the link above definitely for a right hand drive model? Is it easy to fit?

That looks to be the same link as the one I bought from, (which is definitely RHD) as detailed in the thread below along with some fitting guidance. Very easy job.   

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=276795.0

Sometimes the lugs on the Aliexpress one need a little plastic shaving off with a knife , but I know someone who bought and fitted theirs from this link who didn't need to do this, so it's possible they've resolved the issue.  Perhaps cosmos can confirm?

Mine just popped on with no modification. THE most essential mod for our cars. Makes it look complete, down there, if you know what I mean!  :kiss:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 29 December 2016, 00:00

Quote from: Talk-torque on 28 December 2016, 23:16

Quote from: Booth11 on 28 December 2016, 19:05

Quote from: mcmaddy on 28 December 2016, 17:56

Is the link above definitely for a right hand drive model? Is it easy to fit?

That looks to be the same link as the one I bought from, (which is definitely RHD) as detailed in the thread below along with some fitting guidance. Very easy job.   

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=276795.0

Sometimes the lugs on the Aliexpress one need a little plastic shaving off with a knife , but I know someone who bought and fitted theirs from this link who didn't need to do this, so it's possible they've resolved the issue.  Perhaps cosmos can confirm?

Mine just popped on with no modification. THE most essential mod for our cars. Makes it look complete, down there, if you know what I mean!  :kiss:

Lol, I know what you mean.  :wink:

Think they must have slightly altered the lugs now, which is good news.  A few have fitted it and broken them off, probably thumping it, kalimon style.  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: cosmos on 29 December 2016, 10:13

Quote from: Booth11 on 28 December 2016, 19:05

Sometimes the lugs on the Aliexpress one need a little plastic shaving off with a knife , but I know someone who bought and fitted theirs from this link who didn't need to do this, so it's possible they've resolved the issue.  Perhaps cosmos can confirm?

I did still need to cut away a bit of the plastic but not so much that it didn't also need a good bash to get it in place  :smiley: There's something incredibly satisfying in bashing something in to place and then hearing or feeling a 'click' as it confirms back to you that it's fitted correctly.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 29 December 2016, 14:30

Quote from: Booth11 on 29 December 2016, 00:00

Quote from: Talk-torque on 28 December 2016, 23:16

Quote from: Booth11 on 28 December 2016, 19:05

Quote from: mcmaddy on 28 December 2016, 17:56

Is the link above definitely for a right hand drive model? Is it easy to fit?

That looks to be the same link as the one I bought from, (which is definitely RHD) as detailed in the thread below along with some fitting guidance. Very easy job.   

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=276795.0

Sometimes the lugs on the Aliexpress one need a little plastic shaving off with a knife , but I know someone who bought and fitted theirs from this link who didn't need to do this, so it's possible they've resolved the issue.  Perhaps cosmos can confirm?

Mine just popped on with no modification. THE most essential mod for our cars. Makes it look complete, down there, if you know what I mean!  :kiss:

Lol, I know what you mean.  :wink:

Think they must have slightly altered the lugs now, which is good news.  A few have fitted it and broken them off, probably thumping it, kalimon style.  :laugh:

Kalimon style indeed :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 29 December 2016, 15:02

Quote from: cosmos on 29 December 2016, 10:13

Quote from: Booth11 on 28 December 2016, 19:05

Sometimes the lugs on the Aliexpress one need a little plastic shaving off with a knife , but I know someone who bought and fitted theirs from this link who didn't need to do this, so it's possible they've resolved the issue.  Perhaps cosmos can confirm?

I did still need to cut away a bit of the plastic but not so much that it didn't also need a good bash to get it in place  :smiley: There's something incredibly satisfying in bashing something in to place and then hearing or feeling a 'click' as it confirms back to you that it's fitted correctly.

Quote from: kalimon on 29 December 2016, 14:30

Quote from: Booth11 on 29 December 2016, 00:00

Lol, I know what you mean.  :wink:

Think they must have slightly altered the lugs now, which is good news.  A few have fitted it and broken them off, probably thumping it, kalimon style.  :laugh:

Kalimon style indeed :laugh:

Thugs, the pair of you.  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: TweedsideR on 29 December 2016, 16:03

If at first you don't succeed...........use a bigger hammer! :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 29 December 2016, 16:13

Quote from: cosmos on 29 December 2016, 10:13

Quote from: Booth11 on 28 December 2016, 19:05

Sometimes the lugs on the Aliexpress one need a little plastic shaving off with a knife , but I know someone who bought and fitted theirs from this link who didn't need to do this, so it's possible they've resolved the issue.  Perhaps cosmos can confirm?

I did still need to cut away a bit of the plastic but not so much that it didn't also need a good bash to get it in place  :smiley: There's something incredibly satisfying in bashing something in to place and then hearing or feeling a 'click' as it confirms back to you that it's fitted correctly.

Or the 'crack' as something snaps as I found...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 29 December 2016, 16:13

Quote from: TweedsideR on 29 December 2016, 16:03

If at first you don't succeed...........use a bigger hammer! :laugh:

Will a big mallet do?

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 :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: TweedsideR on 29 December 2016, 16:18

Up here, real men use real hammers

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 29 December 2016, 16:50

Quote from: TweedsideR on 29 December 2016, 16:18

Up here, real men use real hammers

Real women use their common sense to work out the solution.  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mark V GTD on 30 December 2016, 11:21

OK returning to thread title...

Popped the bonnet this morning (I know, must be mad - it was freezing) and topped up with nearly two litres of mixed VW screen washer fluid (first time from new after six months).

I also gave the plastic covers and the tops of the headlight mounts a good clean as its surprising how much muck permeates in there (although this is not the first time I have cleaned it). I guess the seal is not quite perfect and the slipstream forces the dirt in....

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 30 December 2016, 13:39

My OBDeleven arrived this morning.

After a quick scan to see all was well with the car, I disabled the stop/start, amended the coming home setting to automatic and tried the "pace car" rear indicators.

I will see how I get on with these if any need reverting to standard?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Margy on 30 December 2016, 14:34

Picked her up from the dealer!
I'll attempt some photos when I've stopped driving/staring at her!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 30 December 2016, 15:44

Quote from: clubsport on 30 December 2016, 13:39

My OBDeleven arrived this morning.

After a quick scan to see all was well with the car, I disabled the stop/start, amended the coming home setting to automatic and tried the "pace car" rear indicators.

I will see how I get on with these if any need reverting to standard?

What's the pace car rear indicators? I'm looking for vcds things to do and at the moment my list to do is front dimming indicators. Any others that people can recommend??

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 30 December 2016, 18:49

Quote from: mcmaddy on 30 December 2016, 15:44

What's the pace car rear indicators? I'm looking for vcds things to do and at the moment my list to do is front dimming indicators. Any others that people can recommend??

Pace car is outer indicator then inner indicator flashing.

Search VCDS on here as there a long thread running I'm sure.

What I coded was automatic coming home.
Headlights and fog lights used for coming / leaving home
Fog Lights coming on for full beam.
Inner brake lights activated
Audi style dimming DRL's when indicating
100% DRL when headlights on.
fan display when using Auto.

I'm sure there are others I coded but can't remember.

Where are the pictures of your car?  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 30 December 2016, 19:11

p3asa what do you mean by "inner brake lights activated?"

I have since added amount of fuel to refill, which could be useful?

Cheers.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 30 December 2016, 19:14

Can the pace car rears be done with vcds? Definitely be doing auto coming home and dimming front indicators. Do the inner break lights being on make it too bright?
Some pics of mine on the detailers Facebook page. DDB detailing.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 30 December 2016, 21:04

Quote from: mcmaddy on 30 December 2016, 19:14

Can the pace car rears be done with vcds? Definitely be doing auto coming home and dimming front indicators. Do the inner break lights being on make it too bright?
Some pics of mine on the detailers Facebook page. DDB detailing.

The whole strip will light up for the brake light rather than just the outside.
On this video the passenger side has had the mod done.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eopFUZEazvs



@mcmaddy Yeah its bright but I always activate my hand brake at the traffic lights so the brake lights go off.
Once you have the mod when you see other Golf on the road they just look so incomplete  :smiley:

Here's the pace car https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0dv9AMe7ko
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCFR-1Onr70
Yeah it can be done via VCDS

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 30 December 2016, 22:21

The pace car thing looks a bit silly imo. But the full brake lights is a MUST! It just looks wrong / incomplete the way the brake lights work as standard imo.

I did have a simple loom fitted to mine that mimicked the Audi style pulsing indicators. Removed it again though after a few weeks. Must try selling it actually.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jackie Treehorn on 30 December 2016, 22:28

Quote from: JoeGTI on 30 December 2016, 22:21

The pace car thing looks a bit silly imo.

I agree about the alternate indicator lights, looks like a bad earth to me.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 30 December 2016, 23:22

Quote from: JoeGTI on 30 December 2016, 22:21

The pace car thing looks a bit silly imo. But the full brake lights is a MUST! It just looks wrong / incomplete the way the brake lights work as standard imo.

I did have a simple loom fitted to mine that mimicked the Audi style pulsing indicators. Removed it again though after a few weeks. Must try selling it actually.

Yeah I don't like the pace car look either.

Can I ask why are you selling the Audi style adaptor?
Is it correct that when plugged in, the red LED that shares the same space with the indicator, no longer lights up?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 30 December 2016, 23:30

Quote from: p3asa on 30 December 2016, 23:22

Quote from: JoeGTI on 30 December 2016, 22:21

The pace car thing looks a bit silly imo. But the full brake lights is a MUST! It just looks wrong / incomplete the way the brake lights work as standard imo.

I did have a simple loom fitted to mine that mimicked the Audi style pulsing indicators. Removed it again though after a few weeks. Must try selling it actually.

Yeah I don't like the pace car look either.

Can I ask why are you selling the Audi style adaptor?
Is it correct that when plugged in, the red LED that shares the same space with the indicator, no longer lights up?

Yes, you're bang on and that's the main reason I removed them again. It's a small thing but once I noticed it, it bugged me. The effect was quite nice though. Better than that pace car look anyway imo!

Here's a video of them working in my car: https://youtu.be/UnLk2AsO16o

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 31 December 2016, 00:10

Yeah I like that and was all set to pull the plug on them, then I stumbled across someone moaning in the forums about the missing light.
Its a shame because its a decent mod.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 31 December 2016, 08:29

Quote from: p3asa on 31 December 2016, 00:10

Yeah I like that and was all set to pull the plug on them, then I stumbled across someone moaning in the forums about the missing light.
Its a shame because its a decent mod.

Apologies if my first post is a dumb one but what part of the light doesn't light with the Audi style indicator adapters fitted?

I have a GTD coming in March(it's actually in Grimsby at the minute) and this was one of the things I was looking to get.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 31 December 2016, 10:14

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 31 December 2016, 08:29

Quote from: p3asa on 31 December 2016, 00:10

Yeah I like that and was all set to pull the plug on them, then I stumbled across someone moaning in the forums about the missing light.
Its a shame because its a decent mod.

Apologies if my first post is a dumb one but what part of the light doesn't light with the Audi style indicator adapters fitted?

I have a GTD coming in March(it's actually in Grimsby at the minute) and this was one of the things I was looking to get.

You can see it here. On the outside cluster, one of the LEDs that's shared with the indicator strip doesn't light up red. The loom works by restricting power to the outer LED's and this is one of the side effects I guess.

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If it doesn't bother you, I'll sell you mine at a good discount!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 31 December 2016, 11:11

Quote from: JoeGTI on 31 December 2016, 10:14

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 31 December 2016, 08:29

Quote from: p3asa on 31 December 2016, 00:10

Yeah I like that and was all set to pull the plug on them, then I stumbled across someone moaning in the forums about the missing light.
Its a shame because its a decent mod.

Apologies if my first post is a dumb one but what part of the light doesn't light with the Audi style indicator adapters fitted?

I have a GTD coming in March(it's actually in Grimsby at the minute) and this was one of the things I was looking to get.

You can see it here. On the outside cluster, one of the LEDs that's shared with the indicator strip doesn't light up red. The loom works by restricting power to the outer LED's and this is one of the side effects I guess.

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/joeA3/GTI/Screen%20Shot%202016-08-02%20at%204.18.17%20p.m._zps1myjuege.png) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/joeA3/media/GTI/Screen%20Shot%202016-08-02%20at%204.18.17%20p.m._zps1myjuege.png.html)


If it doesn't bother you, I'll sell you mine at a good discount!

Right I see now, yes that would really bother me especially as I tend to run with my lights on all the time.

Thanks for the offer though.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mustard on 31 December 2016, 11:49

Quote from: JoeGTI on 31 December 2016, 10:14

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 31 December 2016, 08:29

Quote from: p3asa on 31 December 2016, 00:10

Yeah I like that and was all set to pull the plug on them, then I stumbled across someone moaning in the forums about the missing light.
Its a shame because its a decent mod.

Apologies if my first post is a dumb one but what part of the light doesn't light with the Audi style indicator adapters fitted?

I have a GTD coming in March(it's actually in Grimsby at the minute) and this was one of the things I was looking to get.

You can see it here. On the outside cluster, one of the LEDs that's shared with the indicator strip doesn't light up red. The loom works by restricting power to the outer LED's and this is one of the side effects I guess.

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/joeA3/GTI/Screen%20Shot%202016-08-02%20at%204.18.17%20p.m._zps1myjuege.png) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/joeA3/media/GTI/Screen%20Shot%202016-08-02%20at%204.18.17%20p.m._zps1myjuege.png.html)


If it doesn't bother you, I'll sell you mine at a good discount!

Are these the ones that Car Systems sell?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 31 December 2016, 11:58

Yes. This is it: http://www.carsystems.pl/new-product-golf-mk-7-dynamic-tail-lights-led-adapter-led-dynamic-turn-lights,id2250.html

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 31 December 2016, 12:22

^^^ to be honest, after 3 and a bit years (time flies) of owning two mk7's (not simultaneously!) I'd never noticed that odd red LED and it actually looks less right to my eyes than the modified loom lights that extinguish that LED.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sandtrap on 31 December 2016, 12:33

Quote from: matchboy on 14 September 2013, 22:03

Added more albums & songs to my sd card, with artwork; also logo'd up the radio stations - looks the nuts, well worth investing the time.

How do you logo the stations ?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 31 December 2016, 13:01

Quote from: Sandtrap on 31 December 2016, 12:33

Quote from: matchboy on 14 September 2013, 22:03

Added more albums & songs to my sd card, with artwork; also logo'd up the radio stations - looks the nuts, well worth investing the time.

How do you logo the stations ?

If you have a mid-2016 onwards MIB2 unit it downloads them from the station over the air.

Otherwise you have to copy some station logos onto a memory card and then manually assign them to your presets.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sandtrap on 31 December 2016, 16:09

Got it done !  Thanks

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 31 December 2016, 16:59

Not so much what I have done to more done for lol.
Just ordered a late crime pressie a dtuk pedal box done alot of read up on these and seemto be a good option for plug n play having had the car bout 9th got use to it so just wanted to get over the response delay without pushing the pedal hard down roll on the new year arrival.
Also a big thanks to Andrew at Dtuk very helpful and informative over the phone.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 31 December 2016, 17:46

Quote from: gtiaps on 31 December 2016, 16:59

Not so much what I have done to more done for lol.
Just ordered a late crime pressie a dtuk pedal box done alot of read up on these and seemto be a good option for plug n play having had the car bout 9th got use to it so just wanted to get over the response delay without pushing the pedal hard down roll on the new year arrival.
Also a big thanks to Andrew at Dtuk very helpful and informative over the phone.

Best present you can buy your car.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 31 December 2016, 18:36

Quote from: Booth11 on 31 December 2016, 17:46

Quote from: gtiaps on 31 December 2016, 16:59

Not so much what I have done to more done for lol.
Just ordered a late crime pressie a dtuk pedal box done alot of read up on these and seemto be a good option for plug n play having had the car bout 9th got use to it so just wanted to get over the response delay without pushing the pedal hard down roll on the new year arrival.
Also a big thanks to Andrew at Dtuk very helpful and informative over the phone.

Best present you can buy your car.  :smiley:

I will be getting both it and the peddle box for my GTD closer to the collection date on the 1st of March. The car is in Grimsby at the minute but the dealer is putting the car into storage there(I guess that means parking it outside in a corner) until first week of February so I will have time to have it detailed and a few parts fitted before collection.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 31 December 2016, 22:42

Quote from: Booth11 on 31 December 2016, 17:46

Quote from: gtiaps on 31 December 2016, 16:59

Not so much what I have done to more done for lol.
Just ordered a late crime pressie a dtuk pedal box done alot of read up on these and seemto be a good option for plug n play having had the car bout 9th got use to it so just wanted to get over the response delay without pushing the pedal hard down roll on the new year arrival.
Also a big thanks to Andrew at Dtuk very helpful and informative over the phone.

Best present you can buy your car.  :smiley:

Thanks Becky yeah the cars had a few new pressies recently as you know from our chats but yeah I'm really looking forward for the box coming. :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Andrew@DTUK on 31 December 2016, 23:23

Quote from: gtiaps on 31 December 2016, 16:59

Not so much what I have done to more done for lol.
Just ordered a late crime pressie a dtuk pedal box done alot of read up on these and seemto be a good option for plug n play having had the car bout 9th got use to it so just wanted to get over the response delay without pushing the pedal hard down roll on the new year arrival.
Also a big thanks to Andrew at Dtuk very helpful and informative over the phone.

Thanks for the business and moreso the chinwag

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 01 January 2017, 00:54

Quote from: Andrew@DTUK on 31 December 2016, 23:23

Quote from: gtiaps plink=topic=259354.msg2555356#msg2555356 date=1483203576

Not so much what I have done to more done for lol.
Just ordered a late crime pressie a dtuk pedal box done alot of read up on these and seemto be a good option for plug n play having had the car bout 9th got use to it so just wanted to get over the response delay without pushing the pedal hard down roll on the new year arrival.
Also a big thanks to Andrew at Dtuk very helpful and informative over the phone.

Thanks for the business and moreso the chinwag

No worries Andrew all the best for 17 and yeah the chinwag was spot on and comical lol  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 01 January 2017, 01:57

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 31 December 2016, 18:36

Quote from: Booth11 on 31 December 2016, 17:46

Quote from: gtiaps on 31 December 2016, 16:59

Not so much what I have done to more done for lol.
Just ordered a late crime pressie a dtuk pedal box done alot of read up on these and seemto be a good option for plug n play having had the car bout 9th got use to it so just wanted to get over the response delay without pushing the pedal hard down roll on the new year arrival.
Also a big thanks to Andrew at Dtuk very helpful and informative over the phone.

Best present you can buy your car.  :smiley:

I will be getting both it and the peddle box for my GTD closer to the collection date on the 1st of March. The car is in Grimsby at the minute but the dealer is putting the car into storage there(I guess that means parking it outside in a corner) until first week of February so I will have time to have it detailed and a few parts fitted before collection.

Nice one, hopefully the time will pass quickly enough and you'll have a new and beautifully detailed new car to enjoy.  And a pedal box to make it even better.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 01 January 2017, 02:00

Quote from: gtiaps on 31 December 2016, 22:42

Quote from: Booth11 on 31 December 2016, 17:46

Quote from: gtiaps on 31 December 2016, 16:59

Not so much what I have done to more done for lol.
Just ordered a late crime pressie a dtuk pedal box done alot of read up on these and seemto be a good option for plug n play having had the car bout 9th got use to it so just wanted to get over the response delay without pushing the pedal hard down roll on the new year arrival.
Also a big thanks to Andrew at Dtuk very helpful and informative over the phone.

Best present you can buy your car.  :smiley:

Thanks Becky yeah the cars had a few new pressies recently as you know from our chats but yeah I'm really looking forward for the box coming. :whistle:

Your car will be all the better for all the goodies you have bought recently Neil, but on a daily basis the pedal box transforms it and is a must have IMO.

A very Happy New Year to you Neil.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 01 January 2017, 11:51

Quote from: fredgroves on 31 December 2016, 13:01

Quote from: Sandtrap on 31 December 2016, 12:33

Quote from: matchboy on 14 September 2013, 22:03

Added more albums & songs to my sd card, with artwork; also logo'd up the radio stations - looks the nuts, well worth investing the time.

How do you logo the stations ?

If you have a mid-2016 onwards MIB2 unit it downloads them from the station over the air.

Otherwise you have to copy some station logos onto a memory card and then manually assign them to your presets.

Ok no pi55 taking, but anyone know how to change the larger logo when on station info screen ?  I ask as I often listen to Absolute 80's radio, and as it never picked up a logo (mines a 2016 MIB2 Pro unit), I added the logo manually, but when in the the station info screen (the screen that shows the larger individual station info) , it picks up the logo for "GOLD" radio station (which is obviously wrong), even though the preset station screen show the correct logo?

Not a major issue but it's been bugging me for months.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 01 January 2017, 11:55

Go in and delete it and re-add it manually?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 01 January 2017, 12:05

Your car will be all the better for all the goodies you have bought recently Neil, but on a daily basis the pedal box transforms it and is a must have IMO.

A very Happy New Year to you Neil.  :smiley:


[/quote]
Lol that's what I'm aiming for as said it's just the throttle delay issue
 :whistle:

A happy new year to you too Becky all the best for 17  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: asm1 on 02 January 2017, 02:46

Swore, and felt ill when I touched a wall with the passenger side of it  on Friday night, and heard the metal "flex"  :sick: :cry: Managed to get it away from wall, carefully.... Too tired to do anything saturday but had a good look Sunday before driving home and I didn't see any obvious damage, other than a teeny weeny scratch on the mirror plastic, which can be sorted with T-CUT, so I think I got off lightly. 

No dent or rub marks.  Thats what I get for pulling out a narrow entry that is at a funny angle at a place I didnt know, at night while tired.  Bonus was that my dad has also got a black car so borrowed his T-Cut lol. will get it washed and touched up during the week.

Otherwise driving and enjoying.  My OBD 11 dongle was waiting for me when I got home.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 07 January 2017, 22:36

Sun visor stickers arrived and fitted well happy with them, ( thanks Becky ) and pedal box arrived debating if to fit now or wait until after its 1st service  :whistle: :whistle:.
Also grabbed one of those armrest storage trays ordered while hic hic moment then when it arrived re read description ooops doesn't fit the gti but it does now with a little trimming

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(https://s29.postimg.org/qj3zxqbmb/20170108_100105.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/qj3zxqbmb/)

(https://s29.postimg.org/jv2t3n4kz/20170108_100101.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/jv2t3n4kz/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 08 January 2017, 03:31

Quote from: gtiaps on 07 January 2017, 22:36

Sun visor stickers arrived and fitted well happy with them, ( thanks Becky ) and pedal box arrived debating if to fit now or wait until after its 1st service  :whistle: :whistle:.
Also grabbed one of those armrest storage trays ordered while hic hic moment then when it arrived re read description ooops doesn't fit the gti but it does now with a little trimming lol.

Very creative Neil, amazing what you can do with a sharp knife! Hope you didn't do the trimming in a hic hic moment, consequences could have been messy and painful, lol.

Badgeskins stickers look nice, a good simple solution I think.

If your service is due very soon, I wait to fit the pedal box.  If not, get it in and just switch off for the service.   I just switched mine off when it went in for 1st service, and chucked a microfibre cloth over the control unit in the driver's storage cubby.  Unsurprisingly they never noticed it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 08 January 2017, 09:44

Lol yeah it is Becky dremills work well but note to self though ' read description 1st ' will probably fit the dtuk get the footwell warm hopefully soften the connectors that I read have a tendency to break that's the big concern not having small hands lol

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 08 January 2017, 13:54

Finally got round to washing it, first time in about 2 months :embarrassed:
I'll only post one picture so as not to annoy anyone :wink:
(https://c7.staticflickr.com/1/604/31343327254_90006f723c_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PKGKd3)  (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 08 January 2017, 14:01

Quote from: kalimon on 08 January 2017, 13:54

Finally got round to washing it, first time in about 2 months :embarrassed:
I'll only post one picture so as not to annoy anyone :wink:
(https://c7.staticflickr.com/1/604/31343327254_90006f723c_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PKGKd3)
 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/)

Looking well mine looked as clean yesterday shame this weather doesn't keep em that way lol

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 08 January 2017, 14:44

Looking good there kalimon, even for a dull grey one  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 08 January 2017, 15:03

Quote from: kalimon on 08 January 2017, 13:54

Finally got round to washing it, first time in about 2 months :embarrassed:

Who needs a shaving mirror when you've got a bonnet that shiny?!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 08 January 2017, 15:10

Looks good kalimon. My mk6 GTD was 'dull grey' so I think your GTI is the best colour!  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 08 January 2017, 16:12

Quote from: kalimon on 08 January 2017, 13:54

Finally got round to washing it, first time in about 2 months :embarrassed:
I'll only post one picture so as not to annoy anyone :wink:
(https://c7.staticflickr.com/1/604/31343327254_90006f723c_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PKGKd3)
 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/)

Nice looking car but why don't you give the snide comments a rest now.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 08 January 2017, 16:48

Why don't you do one.
Only joking Craig :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 08 January 2017, 16:51

Quote from: Watts on 08 January 2017, 14:44

Looking good there kalimon, even for a dull grey one  :whistle:

Haha, you cheeky sod :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 08 January 2017, 18:42

Quote from: gtiaps on 08 January 2017, 09:44

Lol yeah it is Becky dremills work well but note to self though ' read description 1st ' will probably fit the dtuk get the footwell warm hopefully soften the connectors that I read have a tendency to break that's the big concern not having small hands lol

Neil, they've upgraded the connector clip now from problematic grey one to oem red one, so apparently the issues have been resolved, main problem with the old one was when removing it anyway, but my grey clip was very stiff on fitting.  So hopefully you won't have any issues.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 08 January 2017, 18:44

Quote from: kalimon on 08 January 2017, 13:54

Finally got round to washing it, first time in about 2 months :embarrassed:
I'll only post one picture so as not to annoy anyone :wink:
(https://c7.staticflickr.com/1/604/31343327254_90006f723c_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PKGKd3)
 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/)

Well, it is winter, lol.  Looking superb, so good it's worth quoting the whole post again, lol.

Didn't you post this in the detailing section too...shame on you kalimon.  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 08 January 2017, 19:27

Quote from: Booth11 on 08 January 2017, 18:42

Quote from: gtiaps on 08 January 2017, 09:44

Lol yeah it is Becky dremills work well but note to self though ' read description 1st ' will probably fit the dtuk get the footwell warm hopefully soften the connectors that I read have a tendency to break that's the big concern not having small hands lol

Neil, they've upgraded the connector clip now from problematic grey one to oem red one, so apparently the issues have been resolved, main problem with the old one was when removing it anyway, but my grey clip was very stiff on fitting.  So hopefully you won't have any issues.

Thanks for that info Becky that's decided it then gona get it fitted before it goes for service ' nxt note to self find Becky's how too lol '

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 08 January 2017, 19:36

Quote from: gtiaps on 08 January 2017, 19:27

Quote from: Booth11 on 08 January 2017, 18:42

Quote from: gtiaps on 08 January 2017, 09:44

Lol yeah it is Becky dremills work well but note to self though ' read description 1st ' will probably fit the dtuk get the footwell warm hopefully soften the connectors that I read have a tendency to break that's the big concern not having small hands lol

Neil, they've upgraded the connector clip now from problematic grey one to oem red one, so apparently the issues have been resolved, main problem with the old one was when removing it anyway, but my grey clip was very stiff on fitting.  So hopefully you won't have any issues.

Thanks for that info Becky that's decided it then gona get it fitted before it goes for service ' nxt note to self find Becky's how too lol '

In this thread Neil, vidman did the original and I added to it.

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=276517.0

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 09 January 2017, 04:44

Quote from: Booth11 on 08 January 2017, 19:36

Quote from: gtiaps on 08 January 2017, 19:27

Quote from: Booth11 on 08 January 2017, 18:42

Quote from: gtiaps on 08 January 2017, 09:44

Lol yeah it is Becky dremills work well but note to self though ' read description 1st ' will probably fit the dtuk get the footwell warm hopefully soften the connectors that I read have a tendency to break that's the big concern not having small hands lol

Neil, they've upgraded the connector clip now from problematic grey one to oem red one, so apparently the issues have been resolved, main problem with the old one was when removing it anyway, but my grey clip was very stiff on fitting.  So hopefully you won't have any issues.

Thanks for that info Becky that's decided it then gona get it fitted before it goes for service ' nxt note to self find Becky's how too lol '

In this thread Neil, vidman did the original and I added to it.

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=276517.0

And as if by magic lol thanks Becky

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 14 January 2017, 16:31

Bath time.
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=274783.msg2556075#msg2556075

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 14 January 2017, 19:52

Hosed off the salt and went for a quick blast to shake the water off. Love having Gtechniq stuff on my car :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 14 January 2017, 21:24

Quote from: mcmaddy on 14 January 2017, 19:52

Hosed off the salt and went for a quick blast to shake the water off. Love having Gtechniq stuff on my car :smiley:

Is it really that good, the Gtechniq I mean? I'm planning on having it done on my car when it arrives.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 15 January 2017, 08:09

The excess stuff that hangs on the body work is removed but even Gtechniq isn't good enough to leave the car totally clean.  :grin: it still needs a proper wash but in the mean time I'm happy the salt has gone.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 15 January 2017, 10:43

Quote from: mcmaddy on 15 January 2017, 08:09

The excess stuff that hangs on the body work is removed but even Gtechniq isn't good enough to leave the car totally clean.  :grin: it still needs a proper wash but in the mean time I'm happy the salt has gone.

I didn't think it wouldn't need a proper wash but if a quick blast of a power washer will get most of it off then it will do me for a midweek quick wash.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 16 January 2017, 21:27

Turned the soundaktor off completely and hopefully cured a little dashboard rattle to boot.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 19 January 2017, 16:28

Two and a half months of winter grime, including the mess from a weeks holiday in Cornwall, washed away. It took a visit to the local jetwash and a couple of hours chilly graft but pretty pleased with the result:

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20170119_154134_zps5x6civ7b.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20170119_154134_zps5x6civ7b.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JamesR27 on 19 January 2017, 19:14

Good work, nice car red really suits the GTI

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Margy on 19 January 2017, 19:37

Those mirror caps look great!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 19 January 2017, 20:32

Quote from: JamesR27 on 19 January 2017, 19:14

Good work, nice car red really suits the GTI

Cheers JamesR :smiley: My first red car and I really love it!

Quote from: Margy on 19 January 2017, 19:37

Those mirror caps look great!

Thanks Margy, just a wrap, cheap, easy and looks good! Plus easily and cheaply changed if I want - maybe gloss black next.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTI_Ant on 19 January 2017, 20:44

super job

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 19 January 2017, 21:02

Quote from: GTI_Ant on 19 January 2017, 20:44

super job

Cheers GTI_Ant :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 22 January 2017, 17:38

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 31 December 2016, 11:11

Quote from: JoeGTI on 31 December 2016, 10:14

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 31 December 2016, 08:29

Quote from: p3asa on 31 December 2016, 00:10

Yeah I like that and was all set to pull the plug on them, then I stumbled across someone moaning in the forums about the missing light.
Its a shame because its a decent mod.

Apologies if my first post is a dumb one but what part of the light doesn't light with the Audi style indicator adapters fitted?

I have a GTD coming in March(it's actually in Grimsby at the minute) and this was one of the things I was looking to get.

You can see it here. On the outside cluster, one of the LEDs that's shared with the indicator strip doesn't light up red. The loom works by restricting power to the outer LED's and this is one of the side effects I guess.

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/joeA3/GTI/Screen%20Shot%202016-08-02%20at%204.18.17%20p.m._zps1myjuege.png) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/joeA3/media/GTI/Screen%20Shot%202016-08-02%20at%204.18.17%20p.m._zps1myjuege.png.html)


If it doesn't bother you, I'll sell you mine at a good discount!

Right I see now, yes that would really bother me especially as I tend to run with my lights on all the time.

Thanks for the offer though.

I have had a good look at the rear lights in more detail and I'm not so sure it would bother me. Do you still have it Joe?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: AndyG on 22 January 2017, 18:35

I have this  dynamic indicator mod and I'm really impressed,they do give the impression of sweeping like the Audi ones do it's no biggy that a couple of led's are sacrificed.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 22 January 2017, 19:44

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 22 January 2017, 17:38

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 31 December 2016, 11:11

Quote from: JoeGTI on 31 December 2016, 10:14

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 31 December 2016, 08:29

Quote from: p3asa on 31 December 2016, 00:10

Yeah I like that and was all set to pull the plug on them, then I stumbled across someone moaning in the forums about the missing light.
Its a shame because its a decent mod.

Apologies if my first post is a dumb one but what part of the light doesn't light with the Audi style indicator adapters fitted?

I have a GTD coming in March(it's actually in Grimsby at the minute) and this was one of the things I was looking to get.

You can see it here. On the outside cluster, one of the LEDs that's shared with the indicator strip doesn't light up red. The loom works by restricting power to the outer LED's and this is one of the side effects I guess.

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/joeA3/GTI/Screen%20Shot%202016-08-02%20at%204.18.17%20p.m._zps1myjuege.png) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/joeA3/media/GTI/Screen%20Shot%202016-08-02%20at%204.18.17%20p.m._zps1myjuege.png.html)


If it doesn't bother you, I'll sell you mine at a good discount!

Right I see now, yes that would really bother me especially as I tend to run with my lights on all the time.

Thanks for the offer though.

I have had a good look at the rear lights in more detail and I'm not so sure it would bother me. Do you still have it Joe?

I do indeed! I think they cost me €110 delivered. I'll sell them for €75 delivered (or whatever that is in STG!)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 22 January 2017, 21:37

Quote from: JoeGTI on 22 January 2017, 19:44

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 22 January 2017, 17:38

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 31 December 2016, 11:11

Quote from: JoeGTI on 31 December 2016, 10:14

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 31 December 2016, 08:29

Quote from: p3asa on 31 December 2016, 00:10

Yeah I like that and was all set to pull the plug on them, then I stumbled across someone moaning in the forums about the missing light.
Its a shame because its a decent mod.

Apologies if my first post is a dumb one but what part of the light doesn't light with the Audi style indicator adapters fitted?

I have a GTD coming in March(it's actually in Grimsby at the minute) and this was one of the things I was looking to get.

You can see it here. On the outside cluster, one of the LEDs that's shared with the indicator strip doesn't light up red. The loom works by restricting power to the outer LED's and this is one of the side effects I guess.

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/joeA3/GTI/Screen%20Shot%202016-08-02%20at%204.18.17%20p.m._zps1myjuege.png) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/joeA3/media/GTI/Screen%20Shot%202016-08-02%20at%204.18.17%20p.m._zps1myjuege.png.html)


If it doesn't bother you, I'll sell you mine at a good discount!

Right I see now, yes that would really bother me especially as I tend to run with my lights on all the time.

Thanks for the offer though.

I have had a good look at the rear lights in more detail and I'm not so sure it would bother me. Do you still have it Joe?

I do indeed! I think they cost me €110 delivered. I'll sell them for €75 delivered (or whatever that is in STG!)

Consider them bought in that case. As for the conversion to £'s, after the Brexit it will probably cost me £76 :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 22 January 2017, 21:54

Good stuff, I sent you a PM there  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTD1414 on 23 January 2017, 15:05

Quote from: Watts on 19 January 2017, 20:32

Quote from: JamesR27 on 19 January 2017, 19:14

Good work, nice car red really suits the GTI

Cheers JamesR :smiley: My first red car and I really love it!

Quote from: Margy on 19 January 2017, 19:37

Those mirror caps look great!

Thanks Margy, just a wrap, cheap, easy and looks good! Plus easily and cheaply changed if I want - maybe gloss black next.

Have a try with gloss black, I've got gloss black on my red GTD, matches the black on the wheels and the pan roof perfect and looks more OEM IMO.  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 23 January 2017, 15:25

Quote from: GTD1414 on 23 January 2017, 15:05

Quote from: Watts on 19 January 2017, 20:32

Quote from: JamesR27 on 19 January 2017, 19:14

Good work, nice car red really suits the GTI

Cheers JamesR :smiley: My first red car and I really love it!

Quote from: Margy on 19 January 2017, 19:37

Those mirror caps look great!

Thanks Margy, just a wrap, cheap, easy and looks good! Plus easily and cheaply changed if I want - maybe gloss black next.

Have a try with gloss black, I've got gloss black on my red GTD, matches the black on the wheels and the pan roof perfect and looks more OEM IMO.  :cool:

Thanks, probably will at some point but happy with the cf look and want to get my moneys worth first :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 26 January 2017, 16:41

Not done, but spotted these today:

https://www.kunzmann.de/shop/en/exterieur-dynamic-indicator-light-volkswagen-golf-7-dynamic-turn-signal-dyna-blink.htm

Apart from the sweep I rather like the smoked finish. Very tempting. Also noted that they are selling the Clubsport Brescia's for about 1300ish Euros now.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: grose on 27 January 2017, 10:16

Whilst I didn't do it myself, my paint was looking a little tired, so I had a paint correction detail carried out yesterday and this was sealed with Kamikaze Miyabi Coat and has a layer of TAC Systems Quartz Max on top too.

As the 2nd owner of the car, I had noticed there were quite a few swirl marks and a few scratches but these have come out brilliantly and the beading effect of the coat and Quartz Max are superb. I am hoping it will result in spending a few less hours cleaning the thing!

A few pics if anyone is interested:
(http://i349.photobucket.com/albums/q380/gavrose15/IMAG0023_zpsiijaev4r.jpg) (http://s349.photobucket.com/user/gavrose15/media/IMAG0023_zpsiijaev4r.jpg.html)

(http://i349.photobucket.com/albums/q380/gavrose15/IMAG0027_zpstshhyg8o.jpg) (http://s349.photobucket.com/user/gavrose15/media/IMAG0027_zpstshhyg8o.jpg.html)

(http://i349.photobucket.com/albums/q380/gavrose15/IMAG0022_zpsemzxp57p.jpg) (http://s349.photobucket.com/user/gavrose15/media/IMAG0022_zpsemzxp57p.jpg.html)

(http://i349.photobucket.com/albums/q380/gavrose15/IMAG0026_zpskionzkds.jpg) (http://s349.photobucket.com/user/gavrose15/media/IMAG0026_zpskionzkds.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 27 January 2017, 10:38

Looks great grouse. I love a freshly detailed black car.  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: grose on 27 January 2017, 10:59

Thanks SRGTD, it's just a shame the drive to work this morning has made it look like it's never been cleaned!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Raffe on 28 January 2017, 13:10

Nice hat Grose  :laugh:

Great results, black always looks so good after detailing  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 28 January 2017, 13:57

Not today, but yesterday - gave it a maintenance wash http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=279680.new#new

During the process I noticed the front offside wheel had been kerbed.  Haven’t heard that grinding of metal sound so guessing I’ve just kissed a kerb lightly at some point in last few days.  Damage is not too bad, looks worse close up but barely noticeable from any distance, and being right on the edge of the rim it gets lost against the tyre.  Have ensured it’s well sealed and will leave it for the moment and get it refurbished at Lepsons at some point in the future. 

At 6 o’clock position
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/594/32176929350_ee3199eb3e_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/R2nb4Y)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/650/32403310382_86ae3f22e6_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Rnnrgd)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 28 January 2017, 13:58

Quote from: grose on 27 January 2017, 10:16

Whilst I didn't do it myself, my paint was looking a little tired, so I had a paint correction detail carried out yesterday and this was sealed with Kamikaze Miyabi Coat and has a layer of TAC Systems Quartz Max on top too.

As the 2nd owner of the car, I had noticed there were quite a few swirl marks and a few scratches but these have come out brilliantly and the beading effect of the coat and Quartz Max are superb. I am hoping it will result in spending a few less hours cleaning the thing!

A few pics if anyone is interested:
(http://i349.photobucket.com/albums/q380/gavrose15/IMAG0023_zpsiijaev4r.jpg) (http://s349.photobucket.com/user/gavrose15/media/IMAG0023_zpsiijaev4r.jpg.html)

(http://i349.photobucket.com/albums/q380/gavrose15/IMAG0027_zpstshhyg8o.jpg) (http://s349.photobucket.com/user/gavrose15/media/IMAG0027_zpstshhyg8o.jpg.html)

(http://i349.photobucket.com/albums/q380/gavrose15/IMAG0022_zpsemzxp57p.jpg) (http://s349.photobucket.com/user/gavrose15/media/IMAG0022_zpsemzxp57p.jpg.html)

(http://i349.photobucket.com/albums/q380/gavrose15/IMAG0026_zpskionzkds.jpg) (http://s349.photobucket.com/user/gavrose15/media/IMAG0026_zpskionzkds.jpg.html)

Looks a great job.  Well worth doing.  Car looks fantastic.  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 28 January 2017, 14:01

Quote from: Booth11 on 28 January 2017, 13:57

Not today, but yesterday - gave it a maintenance wash http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=279680.new#new

During the process I noticed the front offside wheel had been kerbed.  Haven’t heard that grinding of metal sound so guessing I’ve just kissed a kerb lightly at some point in last few days.  Damage is not too bad, looks worse close up but barely noticeable from any distance, and being right on the edge of the rim it gets lost against the tyre.  Have ensured it’s well sealed and will leave it for the moment and get it refurbished at Lepsons at some point in the future. 

At 6 o’clock position
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/594/32176929350_ee3199eb3e_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/R2nb4Y)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/650/32403310382_86ae3f22e6_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Rnnrgd)

Almost surreal shine as ever Ms B.
And an added D'oh!  :cry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 28 January 2017, 14:06

Quote from: Exonian on 28 January 2017, 14:01

Almost surreal shine as ever Ms B.
And an added D'oh!  :cry:

It was always going to happen at some point, I have not got a good track record with kerbing wheels and to have got away with it for 15 months is a minor miracle. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Margy on 28 January 2017, 14:10

Fitted badgeskins to the "GTI" on the front & rear! Popped my snow foam cherry with a lance from Monstershine & cola bottles foam. Cleaned & sealed the Santiagos! Finished with some Bouncers Done & Dusted, (thanks for the recommendation)! It's now raining!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 28 January 2017, 14:14

 :sad:

Quote from: Margy on 28 January 2017, 14:10

It's now raining!

Sadly an inevitability after you've washed your car.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 28 January 2017, 14:14

Quote from: Booth11 on 28 January 2017, 14:14

:sad:

Quote from: Margy on 28 January 2017, 14:10

It's now raining!

Sadly an inevitability after you've just washed your car.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 28 January 2017, 19:38

Had a new car protection carried out with Gyeon Durabead


(http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad28/p3asa1/Golf%20R/Golf%20R%2022%20no%20reg_zps4twuxtck.jpg)

(http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad28/p3asa1/Golf%20R/Golf%20R%2018%20no%20reg_zpsimxfdmum.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 28 January 2017, 19:43

Looks fantastic, and I'm not normally a fan of Lapiz blue :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 28 January 2017, 19:54

Wow p3asa, that looks amazing!  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 28 January 2017, 20:55

Looking good Stevie  :cool:
That blue looks so deep  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 28 January 2017, 21:00

Quote from: p3asa on 28 January 2017, 19:38

Had a new car protection carried out with Gyeon Durabead


(http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad28/p3asa1/Golf%20R/Golf%20R%2022%20no%20reg_zps4twuxtck.jpg)

(http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad28/p3asa1/Golf%20R/Golf%20R%2018%20no%20reg_zpsimxfdmum.jpg)

Looks stunning Stevie.  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 29 January 2017, 11:16

Thanks. I don't think the pictures do it justice. It was one of those "Wow" moments when I went to collect it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr GTD on 29 January 2017, 15:09

Not what I've done to it but what I've brought for its arrival..

Spec is...
2017 GTD DSG 5dr Solid White

Optional Extras - Panroof - Tech Pack - Leather - Sports & Sound - Tints

Now for For more interesting part. I've been quite busy sorting bits for the new car and the current extra spec is as follows

V12 Cover Thingy
Armrest Storage Box
GTD Sun Visor Badge Skins
Weathertech Lower Bootliner
Gloss Black Mirrors
BBS SR 19s in Satin Himalaya Grey rapped in Conti's
Pedal Box
DTUK Stage 2 CRD-3
GTD Lockwood Door Sill Protectors - courtesy of Mr Ex  :wink: Thanks!

So it's fair to say it's been a bit spoilt  :grin:

Will post pics when she arrives.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 29 January 2017, 16:01

Quote from: Mr GTD on 29 January 2017, 15:09

Not what I've done to it but what I've brought for its arrival..

Spec is...
2017 GTD DSG 5dr Solid White

Optional Extras - Panroof - Tech Pack - Leather - Sports & Sound - Tints

Now for For more interesting part. I've been quite busy sorting bits for the new car and the current extra spec is as follows

V12 Cover Thingy
Armrest Storage Box
GTD Sun Visor Badge Skins
Weathertech Lower Bootliner
Gloss Black Mirrors
BBS SR 19s in Satin Himalaya Grey rapped in Conti's
Pedal Box
DTUK Stage 2 CRD-3

So it's fair to say it's been a bit spoilt  :grin:

Will post pics when she arrives.

Mr Ambassador, you are spoiling your GTD. :laugh:

Nice list.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 29 January 2017, 16:47

Just some door sill protectors to add and you'll be good to go Mr GTD

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr GTD on 29 January 2017, 17:22

Quote from: Booth11 on 29 January 2017, 16:01

Quote from: Mr GTD on 29 January 2017, 15:09

Not what I've done to it but what I've brought for its arrival..

Spec is...
2017 GTD DSG 5dr Solid White

Optional Extras - Panroof - Tech Pack - Leather - Sports & Sound - Tints

Now for For more interesting part. I've been quite busy sorting bits for the new car and the current extra spec is as follows

V12 Cover Thingy
Armrest Storage Box
GTD Sun Visor Badge Skins
Weathertech Lower Bootliner
Gloss Black Mirrors
BBS SR 19s in Satin Himalaya Grey rapped in Conti's
Pedal Box
DTUK Stage 2 CRD-3

So it's fair to say it's been a bit spoilt  :grin:

Will post pics when she arrives.

Mr Ambassador, you are spoiling your GTD. :laugh:

Nice list.  :smiley:

Thanks..

With regards to the Gloss Black Mirrors I've been quite lucky as my dealer said he would do it all in for £50. There going to be on the car when I collect and I'm keeping originals just in case I fancy a change from time to time  :smiley:

Quote from: Exonian on 29 January 2017, 16:47

Just some door sill protectors to add and you'll be good to go Mr GTD

Hmmm! On it.... :wink:

Edit - These…? http://www.lockwoodinternational.co.uk/sill-protectors/volkswagen/golf/mk7/4-door/golf-part-no-k18x.html

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 29 January 2017, 17:48

Those are the ones I'd go for next time round.
I got black plastic RGM ones to contrast against the Pure White and they were a bit too thick meaning if I washed the car and didn't get time to dry the door shuts at the weekend there would still be water sat in the sills the end of the following week!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr GTD on 29 January 2017, 18:18

Quote from: Exonian on 29 January 2017, 17:48

Those are the ones I'd go for next time round.
I got black plastic RGM ones to contrast against the Pure White and they were a bit too thick meaning if I washed the car and didn't get time to dry the door shuts at the weekend there would still be water sat in the sills the end of the following week!

Ah ok well I've just brought them  :smiley: spec list updated  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 29 January 2017, 19:29

Quote from: Mr GTD on 29 January 2017, 18:18

Quote from: Exonian on 29 January 2017, 17:48

Those are the ones I'd go for next time round.
I got black plastic RGM ones to contrast against the Pure White and they were a bit too thick meaning if I washed the car and didn't get time to dry the door shuts at the weekend there would still be water sat in the sills the end of the following week!

Ah ok well I've just brought them  :smiley: spec list updated  :grin:

 :grin:  :grin:  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 29 January 2017, 19:36

Quote from: Mr GTD on 29 January 2017, 18:18

Quote from: Exonian on 29 January 2017, 17:48

Those are the ones I'd go for next time round.
I got black plastic RGM ones to contrast against the Pure White and they were a bit too thick meaning if I washed the car and didn't get time to dry the door shuts at the weekend there would still be water sat in the sills the end of the following week!

Ah ok well I've just brought them  :smiley: spec list updated  :grin:

The Lockwood sill protectors are very good, can highly recommend. They are a snug fit and don't trap any water underneath during washing.

Some people choose not to fit the lower plates, but they definitely add extra protection.  If you do fit the lower ones, one thing to be aware of - on the rear lower strips, the lower sill flat plate is tapered slightly and the narrower end should be towards the back of the car, wider end to the front of the car (mine are actually in wrong but I've come to terms with it now, lol).  The front flat plates are not tapered so no worries there.

Not GTD ones, but this is how they look in-situ. 

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1503/25160124863_3a69f2e50a_o.jpg) (http://"https://flic.kr/p/Ekjdyg")
 
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1451/25760659976_d444e93323_o.jpg) (http://"https://flic.kr/p/Ffo7HW")


 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JamesR27 on 29 January 2017, 19:50

Do they do 3 door versions of the Lockwood ones?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 29 January 2017, 19:51

Quote from: Booth11 on 29 January 2017, 19:36

Quote from: Mr GTD on 29 January 2017, 18:18

Quote from: Exonian on 29 January 2017, 17:48

Those are the ones I'd go for next time round.
I got black plastic RGM ones to contrast against the Pure White and they were a bit too thick meaning if I washed the car and didn't get time to dry the door shuts at the weekend there would still be water sat in the sills the end of the following week!

Ah ok well I've just brought them  :smiley: spec list updated  :grin:

The Lockwood sill protectors are very good, can highly recommend. They are a snug fit and don't trap any water underneath during washing.

Some people choose not to fit the lower plates, but they definitely add extra protection.  If you do fit the lower ones, one thing to be aware of - on the rear lower strips, the lower sill flat plate is tapered slightly and the narrower end should be towards the back of the car, wider end to the front of the car (mine are actually in wrong but I've come to terms with it now, lol).  The front flat plates are not tapered so no worries there.

Not GTD ones, but this is how they look in-situ. 

What do they add protection from, dirt or scuffs from shoes getting in and out of the car?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 29 January 2017, 20:06

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 29 January 2017, 19:51

Quote from: Booth11 on 29 January 2017, 19:36

Quote from: Mr GTD on 29 January 2017, 18:18

Quote from: Exonian on 29 January 2017, 17:48

Those are the ones I'd go for next time round.
I got black plastic RGM ones to contrast against the Pure White and they were a bit too thick meaning if I washed the car and didn't get time to dry the door shuts at the weekend there would still be water sat in the sills the end of the following week!

Ah ok well I've just brought them  :smiley: spec list updated  :grin:

The Lockwood sill protectors are very good, can highly recommend. They are a snug fit and don't trap any water underneath during washing.

Some people choose not to fit the lower plates, but they definitely add extra protection.  If you do fit the lower ones, one thing to be aware of - on the rear lower strips, the lower sill flat plate is tapered slightly and the narrower end should be towards the back of the car, wider end to the front of the car (mine are actually in wrong but I've come to terms with it now, lol).  The front flat plates are not tapered so no worries there.

Not GTD ones, but this is how they look in-situ. 

What do they add protection from, dirt or scuffs from shoes getting in and out of the car?

They protect from chips and scratches to the paint from stuff on bottom of shoes, or flicked up from ground.  Yes, you can train yourself to step over the sills but still all to easy to catch the sills. A must for me as I have a gravel driveway.  I put a set on my mk6 GTI after getting a number of stone chips from the gravel, and they worked a treat so a no-brainer on my R.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 29 January 2017, 20:07

Quote from: JamesR27 on 29 January 2017, 19:50

Do they do 3 door versions of the Lockwood ones?

Yes they do.  Are you getting an R James?   Only reason I ask is have seen your name on VWROC, and I set up a group buy on Lockwood R sills on there, in case you were thinking of getting a set.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr GTD on 29 January 2017, 20:46

Quote from: Booth11 on 29 January 2017, 19:36

Quote from: Mr GTD on 29 January 2017, 18:18

Quote from: Exonian on 29 January 2017, 17:48

Those are the ones I'd go for next time round.
I got black plastic RGM ones to contrast against the Pure White and they were a bit too thick meaning if I washed the car and didn't get time to dry the door shuts at the weekend there would still be water sat in the sills the end of the following week!

Ah ok well I've just brought them  :smiley: spec list updated  :grin:

The Lockwood sill protectors are very good, can highly recommend. They are a snug fit and don't trap any water underneath during washing.

Some people choose not to fit the lower plates, but they definitely add extra protection.  If you do fit the lower ones, one thing to be aware of - on the rear lower strips, the lower sill flat plate is tapered slightly and the narrower end should be towards the back of the car, wider end to the front of the car (mine are actually in wrong but I've come to terms with it now, lol).  The front flat plates are not tapered so no worries there.

Not GTD ones, but this is how they look in-situ. 

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1503/25160124863_3a69f2e50a_o.jpg) (http://"https://flic.kr/p/Ekjdyg")
 
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1451/25760659976_d444e93323_o.jpg) (http://"https://flic.kr/p/Ffo7HW")

Thanks Rebecca for the advice on fitting them. I will be fitting all of the sills as personally I think they look great.

The Stage 2 from DTUK I won't be fitting straight away as I'm going to run the car in first (1000 mile). That won't take long lol.

I brought the Pedal Box & Stage 2 together as Andrew did me a great deal on the combo.  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 29 January 2017, 21:08

Quote from: Booth11 on 29 January 2017, 20:06

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 29 January 2017, 19:51

Quote from: Booth11 on 29 January 2017, 19:36

Quote from: Mr GTD on 29 January 2017, 18:18

Quote from: Exonian on 29 January 2017, 17:48

Those are the ones I'd go for next time round.
I got black plastic RGM ones to contrast against the Pure White and they were a bit too thick meaning if I washed the car and didn't get time to dry the door shuts at the weekend there would still be water sat in the sills the end of the following week!

Ah ok well I've just brought them  :smiley: spec list updated  :grin:

The Lockwood sill protectors are very good, can highly recommend. They are a snug fit and don't trap any water underneath during washing.

Some people choose not to fit the lower plates, but they definitely add extra protection.  If you do fit the lower ones, one thing to be aware of - on the rear lower strips, the lower sill flat plate is tapered slightly and the narrower end should be towards the back of the car, wider end to the front of the car (mine are actually in wrong but I've come to terms with it now, lol).  The front flat plates are not tapered so no worries there.

Not GTD ones, but this is how they look in-situ. 

What do they add protection from, dirt or scuffs from shoes getting in and out of the car?

They protect from chips and scratches to the paint from stuff on bottom of shoes, or flicked up from ground.  Yes, you can train yourself to step over the sills but still all to easy to catch the sills. A must for me as I have a gravel driveway.  I put a set on my mk6 GTI after getting a number of stone chips from the gravel, and they worked a treat so a no-brainer on my R.

Consider them ordered for me in that case. Thanks, my wallet is even lighter now.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 29 January 2017, 21:16

Quote from: Mr GTD on 29 January 2017, 20:46

Thanks Rebecca for the advice on fitting them. I will be fitting all of the sills as personally I think they look great.

The Stage 2 from DTUK I won't be fitting straight away as I'm going to run the car in first (1000 mile). That won't take long lol.

I brought the Pedal Box & Stage 2 together as Andrew did me a great deal on the combo.  :cool:

Car should be quite a beast when you've got your Stage 2 and Pedal box combo on Mr GTD.

With the sills plates, fitting is pretty straightforward but here's a bit more info if it helps. Make sure the sills are clean and grease free so the adhesive tape can stick, wipe over with IPA.  .Before peeling off the backing tape on the sill protectors, put them into position and mark out with a pencil or bit of low tack masking tape so the upper and lower ones are perfectly aligned with each other.  Then when happy, peel off the backing tape and press firmly down and hold for 30 secs. As the upper ones wrap around, you need to press away and down at same time.  Some people (and I think the instructions include this info) like to smear a thin layer of washing up liquid solution on the sill first so that the plates can be moved around to adjust before pressing down.  I didn't bother with this as I've  done sills a couple times before but it's a useful tip.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 29 January 2017, 21:18

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 29 January 2017, 21:08

Consider them ordered for me in that case. Thanks, my wallet is even lighter now.

There must be something else you need.  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr GTD on 29 January 2017, 22:20

Quote from: Booth11 on 29 January 2017, 21:16

Quote from: Mr GTD on 29 January 2017, 20:46

Thanks Rebecca for the advice on fitting them. I will be fitting all of the sills as personally I think they look great.

The Stage 2 from DTUK I won't be fitting straight away as I'm going to run the car in first (1000 mile). That won't take long lol.

I brought the Pedal Box & Stage 2 together as Andrew did me a great deal on the combo.  :cool:

Car should be quite a beast when you've got your Stage 2 and Pedal box combo on Mr GTD.

With the sills plates, fitting is pretty straightforward but here's a bit more info if it helps. Make sure the sills are clean and grease free so the adhesive tape can stick, wipe over with IPA.  .Before peeling off the backing tape on the sill protectors, put them into position and mark out with a pencil or bit of low tack masking tape so the upper and lower ones are perfectly aligned with each other.  Then when happy, peel off the backing tape and press firmly down and hold for 30 secs. As the upper ones wrap around, you need to press away and down at same time.  Some people (and I think the instructions include this info) like to smear a thin layer of washing up liquid solution on the sill first so that the plates can be moved around to adjust before pressing down.  I didn't bother with this as I've  done sills a couple times before but it's a useful tip.

I hope so  :laugh: I'm running a Carbon map on the MK6 which as been great but the 7 should be a different animal with the 240hp.

With regards to the IPA wipes I don't have any. Where's the best place to get them from..?

Thanks for the extra tips. I will be taking my time on fitting the seals as I've never done it before...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JamesR27 on 29 January 2017, 22:27

Quote from: Booth11 on 29 January 2017, 20:07

Quote from: JamesR27 on 29 January 2017, 19:50

Do they do 3 door versions of the Lockwood ones?

Yes they do.  Are you getting an R James?   Only reason I ask is have seen your name on VWROC, and I set up a group buy on Lockwood R sills on there, in case you were thinking of getting a set.

Thanks Rebecca. I am trying to find an R currently but not having much look finding a car with the bits I want on. The Reflex Silver Golf R 3 doors have drawn me back to silver but they are very rare.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 30 January 2017, 06:58

@mrgtd why have you gone dtuk if you've got a carbon chip tuning now?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 January 2017, 07:39

Quote from: JamesR27 on 29 January 2017, 22:27

Quote from: Booth11 on 29 January 2017, 20:07

Quote from: JamesR27 on 29 January 2017, 19:50

Do they do 3 door versions of the Lockwood ones?

Yes they do.  Are you getting an R James?   Only reason I ask is have seen your name on VWROC, and I set up a group buy on Lockwood R sills on there, in case you were thinking of getting a set.

Thanks Rebecca. I am trying to find an R currently but not having much look finding a car with the bits I want on. The Reflex Silver Golf R 3 doors have drawn me back to silver but they are very rare.

Good luck with your continued search James, they are rare.  Why not make Raffe an offer he can't refuse for his, lol.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr GTD on 30 January 2017, 08:46

Quote from: mcmaddy on 30 January 2017, 06:58

@mrgtd why have you gone dtuk if you've got a carbon chip tuning now?

For the past 6 months I've been in contact with Nick from Carbon who has informed me that his current Uflash programmers don't currently support the MY17 GTD's and it's been like this for a while now. He was hopefully that by the time I take collection he might of cracked it. I've recently tried again to get in touch with Nick to see if there's been any progress but sadly he hasn't got back to me. So I took the decision to go with Andrew instead.

Andrew did mention the dreaded TD1 fault and said that his boxes have none of these issues.

It would of cost me sufficiently less staying with carbon...but you only live once!

I'm hoping to sell my MK6 Carbon Uflash obviously at a very cut down price to what I paid for it, to recover some of the costs.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 30 January 2017, 09:36

Quote from: Booth11 on 29 January 2017, 21:18

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 29 January 2017, 21:08

Consider them ordered for me in that case. Thanks, my wallet is even lighter now.

There must be something else you need.  :laugh:

There is but my wife's car is due an MOT next week and it needs new tyres so that's £850 gone.

I have bought some parts already and I'll be getting a DTUK tuning box and peddle box fitted before I collect the car. I was going to get an exhaust but I'm not sure about the twin exhaust on a GTD, it might look like I'm trying to make it look like a GTi but I might change my mind later. I want to get wheels too but still trying to decide which.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 30 January 2017, 12:58

Well yesterday really.

Car hadn't been washed since Jan 2nd and was filthy. Couple of hours later and she looked much better. Problem is, I know it will only be clean for a day at most in this weather  :cry:

Before

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/743/32226539080_b281c4341e_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/R6Krj9)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/656/32452406742_e22e286e92_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RrH4Ub)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/541/32565024506_e1d3a86dbf_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RBEgeL)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/528/32482769591_bc1d1625f7_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RuoFHz)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/654/32226534660_7b389a9466_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/R6KpZW)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/581/32452399972_0df764b256_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RrH2Ts)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/610/32482766381_903d0d8245_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RuoELe)

Afterwards

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/502/31765023234_aa92cb1034_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QoY3Jo)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/762/32568093636_642d1eb985_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RBVZzN)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/692/31765018974_ca5a8f05a7_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QoY2sW)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/479/32568085946_5c77c25fda_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RBVXid)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/591/32568082956_67c7138919_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RBVWpE)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/559/32229488000_31262a31f8_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/R71xVA)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 30 January 2017, 14:52

Hmmm, great, LHD lorry decided he needed to swing out to perform a tight left when entering a roundabout, didn't check to see if anyone was next to him...

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20170130_135933_zpskut4eb0u.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20170130_135933_zpskut4eb0u.jpg.html)

Could have been worse. Apparently it was my fault even though I was clearly in my own lane and being on his right should have somehow known he wanted to turn left. Followed him back to his depot to discuss it in safety but didn't realise the mirror glass was loose so it has inflicted dozens of chips and scratches to the door. Buggerations.  :cry: :angry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 30 January 2017, 15:13

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 30 January 2017, 09:36

There is but my wife's car is due an MOT next week and it needs new tyres so that's £850 gone.

I have bought some parts already and I'll be getting a DTUK tuning box and peddle box fitted before I collect the car. I was going to get an exhaust but I'm not sure about the twin exhaust on a GTD, it might look like I'm trying to make it look like a GTi but I might change my mind later. I want to get wheels too but still trying to decide which.

Jeez, what does the wife drive, a Hummer? That's some pricey tyres.

Are you getting the pedalbox and DTUK CRD fitted by the VW dealer? Are they ok with that? I'd want to run it a few miles first personally to bed everything in as standard.

Quote from: Watts on 30 January 2017, 14:52

Hmmm, great, LHD lorry decided he needed to swing out to perform a tight left when entering a roundabout, didn't check to see if anyone was next to him...



Could have been worse. Apparently it was my fault even though I was clearly in my own lane and being on his right should have somehow known he wanted to turn left. Followed him back to his depot to discuss it in safety but didn't realise the mirror glass was loose so it has inflicted dozens of chips and scratches to the door. Buggerations.  :cry: :angry:

Buggerations indeed Watts, you can see all the chips in that photo. Hopefully the worst of them will machine polish out if you don't want the door and wings painted (a pain on a 3 door due to the window seal needing to be removed to prevent overspray) if they want to blend the wings into the door paint.
"Thankfully" could've been much worse but it's still gutting and majorly frustrating. He did even more damage getting the mirror caps off than you did when you attempted the carbon covers!!  :lipsrsealed:
So, begs the question, what colour mirror caps next time?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr GTD on 30 January 2017, 15:14

Quote from: Watts on 30 January 2017, 14:52

Hmmm, great, LHD lorry decided he needed to swing out to perform a tight left when entering a roundabout, didn't check to see if anyone was next to him...

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20170130_135933_zpskut4eb0u.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20170130_135933_zpskut4eb0u.jpg.html)

Could have been worse. Apparently it was my fault even though I was clearly in my own lane and being on his right should have somehow known he wanted to turn left. Followed him back to his depot to discuss it in safety but didn't realise the mirror glass was loose so it has inflicted dozens of chips and scratches to the door. Buggerations.  :cry: :angry:

Oh no Watts. So what was the outcome after talking to the lorry driver..?

Is he going to help with the cost..?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr GTD on 30 January 2017, 15:16

Quote from: Exonian on 30 January 2017, 15:13

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 30 January 2017, 09:36

There is but my wife's car is due an MOT next week and it needs new tyres so that's £850 gone.

I have bought some parts already and I'll be getting a DTUK tuning box and peddle box fitted before I collect the car. I was going to get an exhaust but I'm not sure about the twin exhaust on a GTD, it might look like I'm trying to make it look like a GTi but I might change my mind later. I want to get wheels too but still trying to decide which.

Jeez, what does the wife drive, a Hummer? That's some pricey tyres.

Are you getting the pedalbox and DTUK CRD fitted by the VW dealer? Are they ok with that? I'd want to run it a few miles first personally to bed everything in as standard.

Quote from: Watts on 30 January 2017, 14:52

Hmmm, great, LHD lorry decided he needed to swing out to perform a tight left when entering a roundabout, didn't check to see if anyone was next to him...



Could have been worse. Apparently it was my fault even though I was clearly in my own lane and being on his right should have somehow known he wanted to turn left. Followed him back to his depot to discuss it in safety but didn't realise the mirror glass was loose so it has inflicted dozens of chips and scratches to the door. Buggerations.  :cry: :angry:

Buggerations indeed Watts, you can see all the chips in that photo. Hopefully the worst of them will machine polish out if you don't want the door and wings painted (a pain on a 3 door due to the window seal needing to be removed to prevent overspray) if they want to blend the wings into the door paint.
"Thankfully" could've been much worse but it's still gutting and majorly frustrating. He did even more damage getting the mirror caps off than you did when you attempted the carbon covers!!  :lipsrsealed:
So, begs the question, what colour mirror caps next time?

Gloss Black Gloss Black  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 30 January 2017, 15:51

Thanks peeps, all going through insurance, it was a major international freight company so pretty sure it'll all be okay. Just going to have to put up with a crappy little rental car for a few days. I'd rather not and would normally use OH's car but coincidentally her's is out of commission now awaiting a repair (not accident damage though).

As for the mirror caps, rather hoping the old one is okay as it pinged off (it's in the car, will have a look later). Presumably they'll paint it red if replaced, might have to remove the wrap off the other to match for a while and see what takes me, possibly gloss black!

Quote from: Exonian on 30 January 2017, 15:13

He did even more damage getting the mirror caps off than you did when you attempted the carbon covers!!  :lipsrsealed:

So true...... Just.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 30 January 2017, 15:57

As far as the insurance co are concerned your mirror cap was destroyed on impact!!  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 30 January 2017, 16:48

Unfortunately I damaged the offside...

Just removed the wrap as the garage will have to replace the nearside cover and don't want one red and one CF! Now got a £300 excess to pay which I may or may not get back plus a £400 or £500 bill for the Lupo repair this week :angry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JamesR27 on 30 January 2017, 17:23

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 January 2017, 07:39

Quote from: JamesR27 on 29 January 2017, 22:27

Quote from: Booth11 on 29 January 2017, 20:07

Quote from: JamesR27 on 29 January 2017, 19:50

Do they do 3 door versions of the Lockwood ones?

Yes they do.  Are you getting an R James?   Only reason I ask is have seen your name on VWROC, and I set up a group buy on Lockwood R sills on there, in case you were thinking of getting a set.

Thanks Rebecca. I am trying to find an R currently but not having much look finding a car with the bits I want on. The Reflex Silver Golf R 3 doors have drawn me back to silver but they are very rare.

Good luck with your continued search James, they are rare.  Why not make Raffe an offer he can't refuse for his, lol.

I might have to at this rate, missed out on another one yesterday. Got a sent a video of the car and buy the time I got to looking at it, it was gone.

Might be a facelift now for me, so hopefully Reflex Silver won't be dropped.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 January 2017, 17:49

Quote from: Mr GTD on 29 January 2017, 22:20

I hope so  :laugh: I'm running a Carbon map on the MK6 which as been great but the 7 should be a different animal with the 240hp.

With regards to the IPA wipes I don't have any. Where's the best place to get them from..?

Thanks for the extra tips. I will be taking my time on fitting the seals as I've never done it before...

Sorry, missed this yesterday.  You can buy bottles of IPA or Panel Wipe from detailing websites.

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=818

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polishing-accessories/polish-inspection-sprays/gtechniq-panel-wipe/prod_1260.html

Or Halfords sell the wipes.  http://www.halfords.com/motoring/paints-body-repair/fillers-preparation/halfords-paint-preparation-wipes-x5

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 January 2017, 17:54

Quote from: Sootchucker on 30 January 2017, 12:58

Well yesterday really.

Car hadn't been washed since Jan 2nd and was filthy. Couple of hours later and she looked much better. Problem is, I know it will only be clean for a day at most in this weather  :cry:
Afterwards

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/591/32568082956_67c7138919_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RBVWpE)

Looks superb sootchucker  :cool:, even if it is a exercise in futility at this time of year.

You know there's a detailing section, right.  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 January 2017, 17:57

Quote from: Watts on 30 January 2017, 14:52

Hmmm, great, LHD lorry decided he needed to swing out to perform a tight left when entering a roundabout, didn't check to see if anyone was next to him...

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20170130_135933_zpskut4eb0u.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20170130_135933_zpskut4eb0u.jpg.html)

Could have been worse. Apparently it was my fault even though I was clearly in my own lane and being on his right should have somehow known he wanted to turn left. Followed him back to his depot to discuss it in safety but didn't realise the mirror glass was loose so it has inflicted dozens of chips and scratches to the door. Buggerations.  :cry: :angry:

Gutting!   :sad:  Feel for you.  Hopefully the paint damage will be rectifiable without needing a respray. Are the chips beyond the clearcoat?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 30 January 2017, 18:18

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 January 2017, 17:57

Quote from: Watts on 30 January 2017, 14:52

Hmmm, great, LHD lorry decided he needed to swing out to perform a tight left when entering a roundabout, didn't check to see if anyone was next to him...

Could have been worse. Apparently it was my fault even though I was clearly in my own lane and being on his right should have somehow known he wanted to turn left. Followed him back to his depot to discuss it in safety but didn't realise the mirror glass was loose so it has inflicted dozens of chips and scratches to the door. Buggerations.  :cry: :angry:

Gutting!   :sad:  Feel for you.  Hopefully the paint damage will be rectifiable without needing a respray. Are the chips beyond the clearcoat?

Thanks, yes, the mirror glass was clattering against the paint for about a mile until it was safe to get out and remove it. Bloody annoying and frustrating, it'd been just a bolt off/on job otherwise. Was booked in to the DL recommended garage but just cancelled as I'd rather stick with my trusted local garage. Hopefully it'll all be sorted by the end of next week. Bloody blind lorry drivers :angry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 January 2017, 18:23

Quote from: JamesR27 on 30 January 2017, 17:23

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 January 2017, 07:39

Quote from: JamesR27 on 29 January 2017, 22:27

Quote from: Booth11 on 29 January 2017, 20:07

Quote from: JamesR27 on 29 January 2017, 19:50

Do they do 3 door versions of the Lockwood ones?

Yes they do.  Are you getting an R James?   Only reason I ask is have seen your name on VWROC, and I set up a group buy on Lockwood R sills on there, in case you were thinking of getting a set.

Thanks Rebecca. I am trying to find an R currently but not having much look finding a car with the bits I want on. The Reflex Silver Golf R 3 doors have drawn me back to silver but they are very rare.

Good luck with your continued search James, they are rare.  Why not make Raffe an offer he can't refuse for his, lol.

I might have to at this rate, missed out on another one yesterday. Got a sent a video of the car and buy the time I got to looking at it, it was gone.

Might be a facelift now for me, so hopefully Reflex Silver won't be dropped.

Frustrating!  Hopefully they will keep Reflex Silver, it's such a beautiful colour on the Mk7, really makes the very best of the shape and lines.  If I was buying another R it's the colour I'd go for (but in 5 door) with 90% rear tints and Prets.   Keep searching, you never know what might pop up.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 January 2017, 18:25

Quote from: Watts on 30 January 2017, 18:18

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 January 2017, 17:57

Quote from: Watts on 30 January 2017, 14:52

Hmmm, great, LHD lorry decided he needed to swing out to perform a tight left when entering a roundabout, didn't check to see if anyone was next to him...

Could have been worse. Apparently it was my fault even though I was clearly in my own lane and being on his right should have somehow known he wanted to turn left. Followed him back to his depot to discuss it in safety but didn't realise the mirror glass was loose so it has inflicted dozens of chips and scratches to the door. Buggerations.  :cry: :angry:

Gutting!   :sad:  Feel for you.  Hopefully the paint damage will be rectifiable without needing a respray. Are the chips beyond the clearcoat?

Thanks, yes, the mirror glass was clattering against the paint for about a mile until it was safe to get out and remove it. Bloody annoying and frustrating, it'd been just a bolt off/on job otherwise. Was booked in to the DL recommended garage but just cancelled as I'd rather stick with my trusted local garage. Hopefully it'll all be sorted by the end of next week. Bloody blind lorry drivers :angry:

Well at least it will all be sorted by your trusted bodyshop.  Better to go to a place you trust.  I did the same when might was damaged and had to go through insurance, Direct Line were very accommodating about me using my preferred bodyshop instead of theirs.  Hopefully you'll have it back in no time and enjoying it once more.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Pixwix on 30 January 2017, 18:43

Took it to the garage for them to investigate a rattle...forgot to tell them not to wash it...pick it up tomorrow hope 6 months of Booth11 type washing, or aspiring too, hasn't been scuppered in one go :cry:
Sorry Watts I know this will seem pretty minor in comparison to your experience.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 30 January 2017, 18:47

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 January 2017, 18:23

Quote from: JamesR27 on 30 January 2017, 17:23

Might be a facelift now for me, so hopefully Reflex Silver won't be dropped.

Frustrating!  Hopefully they will keep Reflex Silver, it's such a beautiful colour on the Mk7, really makes the very best of the shape and lines.  If I was buying another R it's the colour I'd go for (but in 5 door) with 90% rear tints and Prets.   Keep searching, you never know what might pop up.

Reflex has been dropped for 'White Silver' or Silver White or something remarkably similar.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JamesR27 on 30 January 2017, 19:31

Quote from: Exonian on 30 January 2017, 18:47

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 January 2017, 18:23

Quote from: JamesR27 on 30 January 2017, 17:23

Might be a facelift now for me, so hopefully Reflex Silver won't be dropped.

Frustrating!  Hopefully they will keep Reflex Silver, it's such a beautiful colour on the Mk7, really makes the very best of the shape and lines.  If I was buying another R it's the colour I'd go for (but in 5 door) with 90% rear tints and Prets.   Keep searching, you never know what might pop up.

Reflex has been dropped for 'White Silver' or Silver White or something remarkably similar.

I hope it's just a name change, as I really like the colour.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 January 2017, 19:48

Not quite done yet, but these turned up today...

(https://s30.postimg.org/c2qkm9sht/IMG_2827.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/k88mkfgql/)

(https://s30.postimg.org/gpwmo1fup/IMG_2821.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/nt4i3nla5/)

And this...
(https://s30.postimg.org/scc5bfds1/IMG_2828.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/ce3flajjx/)



Roll on the weekend.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Damion on 30 January 2017, 19:59

I notice the lack of swirl marks on the worktop ...... :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 30 January 2017, 20:01

Quote from: Pixwix on 30 January 2017, 18:43

Took it to the garage for them to investigate a rattle...forgot to tell them not to wash it...pick it up tomorrow hope 6 months of Booth11 type washing, or aspiring too, hasn't been scuppered in one go :cry:
Sorry Watts I know this will seem pretty minor in comparison to your experience.

No sorry required Pixwix, I'd be right on edge in those circumstances too. My knock was very light, can't even claim for whiplash :rolleyes: My first car insurance claim in 33 years of driving, I was totally unprepared :embarrassed:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 30 January 2017, 20:02

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 January 2017, 19:48

Not quite done yet, but these turned up today...

(https://s30.postimg.org/c2qkm9sht/IMG_2827.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/k88mkfgql/)

(https://s30.postimg.org/gpwmo1fup/IMG_2821.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/nt4i3nla5/)

And this...
(https://s30.postimg.org/scc5bfds1/IMG_2828.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/ce3flajjx/)



Roll on the weekend.

I've got absolutely no idea, what are they?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 January 2017, 20:22

Quote from: Watts on 30 January 2017, 20:02

I've got absolutely no idea, what are they?

Crappy photos but you get the idea..

(https://s29.postimg.org/yjg52g3uf/IMG_2841.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/m4td24cc3/)

'scuse fingermarks
(https://s27.postimg.org/a9msiu1cz/IMG_4442.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/4lghrxx0f/)imagen (https://postimage.org/)

And OBDeleven Pro dongle is the alternative to VCDS for making changes/tweaks via the OBD port.  Used in combination with an app.

https://obdeleven.com

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Margy on 30 January 2017, 20:34

Where did you get the covers from Bec? I like!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 30 January 2017, 20:53

They look really good! (Makes mental note).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 January 2017, 20:55

Quote from: Margy on 30 January 2017, 20:34

Where did you get the covers from Bec? I like!

Aliexpress.  I've seen R ones and plain ones (for 3dr) but not sure if you can get GTI or GTD ones.  Worth doing a search.

Here are the R ones.  https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4pcs-Door-Lock-Cover-Cap-Buckle-Protective-R-Logo-Rline-For-VW-Golf-7-MK7-Mk6/32513990177.html?spm=2114.13010608.0.0.tXJt7P

Plain. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/VW-GOLF-MK4-MK6-MK7-PASSAT-B6-B7-JETTA-MK4-MK5-MK6-CC-POLO-BORA-TIGUAN/32416436788.html?ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_3_10065_10068_10501_10503_10000032_119_10000025_10000029_430_10000028_10060_10062_10056_10055_10000062_10054_10059_10099_10000022_10000012_10103_10000015_10102_10096_10000018_10000019_10000056_10000059_10052_10053_10107_10050_10106_10051_10000053_10000007_10000050_10084_10118_10083_10000047_10080_10082_10081_10110_10111_10112_10113_10114_10115_10000041_10000044_10078_10079_10000038_429_10073_10000035_10121-10503_10501,searchweb201603_1,afswitch_1,single_sort_3_default&btsid=1cbdcaf8-72f4-4963-96cf-25a5448d1067

Carbon fibre option.  https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4pcs-Carbon-Fiber-Car-Door-Lock-Protective-Cover-Kit-Plastic-Fit-For-VW-MK6-Golf-MK7/32774181000.html?ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_3_10065_10068_10501_10503_10000032_119_10000025_10000029_430_10000028_10060_10062_10056_10055_10000062_10054_10059_10099_10000022_10000012_10103_10000015_10102_10096_10000018_10000019_10000056_10000059_10052_10053_10107_10050_10106_10051_10000053_10000007_10000050_10084_10118_10083_10000047_10080_10082_10081_10110_10111_10112_10113_10114_10115_10000041_10000044_10078_10079_10000038_429_10073_10000035_10121-10503_10501,searchweb201603_1,afswitch_1,single_sort_3_default&btsid=1b0ec908-1057-4968-bdc9-9d642b09ab64

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 30 January 2017, 21:09

I can't find GTI ones either. That's modelism :sad:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 30 January 2017, 21:10

Quote from: Exonian on 30 January 2017, 15:13

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 30 January 2017, 09:36

There is but my wife's car is due an MOT next week and it needs new tyres so that's £850 gone.

I have bought some parts already and I'll be getting a DTUK tuning box and peddle box fitted before I collect the car. I was going to get an exhaust but I'm not sure about the twin exhaust on a GTD, it might look like I'm trying to make it look like a GTi but I might change my mind later. I want to get wheels too but still trying to decide which.

Jeez, what does the wife drive, a Hummer? That's some pricey tyres.

Are you getting the pedalbox and DTUK CRD fitted by the VW dealer? Are they ok with that? I'd want to run it a few miles first personally to bed everything in as standard.

Quote from: Watts on 30 January 2017, 14:52

Hmmm, great, LHD lorry decided he needed to swing out to perform a tight left when entering a roundabout, didn't check to see if anyone was next to him...



Could have been worse. Apparently it was my fault even though I was clearly in my own lane and being on his right should have somehow known he wanted to turn left. Followed him back to his depot to discuss it in safety but didn't realise the mirror glass was loose so it has inflicted dozens of chips and scratches to the door. Buggerations.  :cry: :angry:

Buggerations indeed Watts, you can see all the chips in that photo. Hopefully the worst of them will machine polish out if you don't want the door and wings painted (a pain on a 3 door due to the window seal needing to be removed to prevent overspray) if they want to blend the wings into the door paint.
"Thankfully" could've been much worse but it's still gutting and majorly frustrating. He did even more damage getting the mirror caps off than you did when you attempted the carbon covers!!  :lipsrsealed:
So, begs the question, what colour mirror caps next time?

She drives a Carrera 4s

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 January 2017, 21:15

Quote from: Watts on 30 January 2017, 21:09

I can't find GTI ones either. That's modelism :sad:

It is!  I'd have put money on hem doing GT/GTD ones! Feel a bit bad now posting up. Mind you, in the absence of logo'd ones, I'd get a plain set - still looks better than the raw/unfinished looking standard catches.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 30 January 2017, 21:21

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 January 2017, 21:15

Quote from: Watts on 30 January 2017, 21:09

I can't find GTI ones either. That's modelism :sad:

It is!  I'd have put money on hem doing GT/GTD ones! Feel a bit bad now posting up. Mind you, in the absence of logo'd ones, I'd get a plain set - still looks better than the raw/unfinished looking standard catches.

Oh well, I'll just have to find a way to live with it :cry:

A bit like I had to with the comment from my OH this morning. Gave my hair a bit of a brush (needs mowing) and she piped up with "that's a lot of brushing for not a lot of hair". Bloody cheek :angry: Even if she did have a point, but even so....

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr GTD on 30 January 2017, 21:38

Been looking at those door lock covers for a while and as others have said no GTI/GTD ones to be found.

Don't really wanna settle on the plain.

@ Rebecca - Thanks for the links for the IPA. I have now ordered some...ta

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 January 2017, 21:42

Quote from: Watts on 30 January 2017, 21:21

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 January 2017, 21:15

Quote from: Watts on 30 January 2017, 21:09

I can't find GTI ones either. That's modelism :sad:

It is!  I'd have put money on hem doing GT/GTD ones! Feel a bit bad now posting up. Mind you, in the absence of logo'd ones, I'd get a plain set - still looks better than the raw/unfinished looking standard catches.

Oh well, I'll just have to find a way to live with it :cry:

A bit like I had to with the comment from my OH this morning. Gave my hair a bit of a brush (needs mowing) and she piped up with "that's a lot of brushing for not a lot of hair". Bloody cheek :angry: Even if she did have a point, but even so....

Two blows in one day.  :sad:  Chin up Watts, hair and logo'd buckle covers are not the be all, lol.  On the other hand, could always email seller and ask them to make up some GTI ones.  That's how the R logo' Lockwood sill protectors came into existence, just a phone call from someone and hey presto!  Up till then only GTI/GTD ones available, so modelism has come full circle, lol.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 January 2017, 21:43

Quote from: Mr GTD on 30 January 2017, 21:38

Been looking at those door lock covers for a while and as others have said no GTI/GTD ones to be found.

Don't really wanna settle on the plain.

@ Rebecca - Thanks for the links for the IPA. I have now ordered some...ta

Happy to help.

Re the buckle covers...see my previous email.  Don't accept discrimination, make them happen ;-)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr GTD on 30 January 2017, 21:52

With regards to the Buckles I have now emailed the seller about GTD/GTI ones...

Let's see if I get a response.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 January 2017, 21:54

Quote from: Mr GTD on 30 January 2017, 21:52

With regards to the Buckles I have now emailed the seller about GTD/GTI ones...

Let's see if I get a response.

Fingers crossed they come up trumps for you.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 31 January 2017, 09:40

As mentioned they do the non logo carbon fibre I got them for my carbon grey gti and they do look ok matches the interior carbon fibre you can also get the door strap protecters I got those as well pack of 4 so 2 for me n 2 for the wife's scirocco lol  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 31 January 2017, 11:45

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 January 2017, 19:48

Not quite done yet, but these turned up today...

(https://s30.postimg.org/c2qkm9sht/IMG_2827.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/k88mkfgql/)

They look good but I'd be ultra careful they are well stuck / positioned. If one of them comes loose and you close the door you'll probably score into the paintwork.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 31 January 2017, 13:13

I thought that was a pack of R branded bottle openers at first look and without the context of the earlier post.

Look a bit tacky IMO, less is sometimes more.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 31 January 2017, 13:25

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 31 January 2017, 13:13

I thought that was a pack of R branded bottle openers at first look and without the context of the earlier post.

Look a bit tacky IMO, less is sometimes more.

Glad I'm not the only one thinking that.
Each to their own but can't see the point of them.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Bigwod on 31 January 2017, 13:39

Had a smart water pack from the police a few months ago as a few local households had been targeted, just been marking a few things including the golf  recaro seats and runners and some other bits inside the car.
Better safe than sorry,and if the worse happens and I see them on eBay least I have a chance to prove ownership.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 31 January 2017, 15:21

Quote from: p3asa on 31 January 2017, 11:45

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 January 2017, 19:48

Not quite done yet, but these turned up today...

(https://s30.postimg.org/c2qkm9sht/IMG_2827.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/k88mkfgql/)

They look good but I'd be ultra careful they are well stuck / positioned. If one of them comes loose and you close the door you'll probably score into the paintwork.

Yeah will make sure they are well secured.  They have 3M tape so should be fine.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 31 January 2017, 15:23

Quote from: kalimon on 31 January 2017, 13:25

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 31 January 2017, 13:13

I thought that was a pack of R branded bottle openers at first look and without the context of the earlier post.

Look a bit tacky IMO, less is sometimes more.

Glad I'm not the only one thinking that.
Each to their own but can't see the point of them.

Absolutely ETTO, but they just add a bit of 'finishing off' which I find is a bit lacking in some areas of the golf. When I first became aware of them I dismissed them but actually they do tidy up the catches a but, very subtle and only visible when doors open so not exactly an in-yer-face bling-fest, lol.  They'll do for me. 👍

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 31 January 2017, 15:28

Would the Police even act on items tagged with smart water? My experiences with Police and theft are that they provide crime numbers for insurance purposes and norhing else. I had an obvious break in attempt on my house 10 years ago. They tried to get in through the conservatory, prying a window corner to shatter it, then realised we were in and scarpered. Tool marks on the frame were obvious but the bobbies reported it as likely someone throwing a rock over the fence (no rock and tool marks!). After pointing this out 3 times I calmly asked whether the bobby had sh!t for brains or whether they were trying to keep the crime figures down - he almost arrested me for it. A burglar was caught 8 doors away in the act, same mode of entry an hour agter I noticed our window and the bobbies dodn't think to compare my frame tooling marks to his tools used on the other place.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 31 January 2017, 15:30

Quote from: Booth11 on 31 January 2017, 15:23

Quote from: kalimon on 31 January 2017, 13:25

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 31 January 2017, 13:13

I thought that was a pack of R branded bottle openers at first look and without the context of the earlier post.

Look a bit tacky IMO, less is sometimes more.

Glad I'm not the only one thinking that.
Each to their own but can't see the point of them.

Absolutely ETTO, but they just add a bit of 'finishing off' which I find is a bit lacking in some areas of the golf. When I first became aware of them I dismissed them but actually they do tidy up the catches a but, very subtle and only visible when doors open so not exactly an in-yer-face bling-fest, lol.  They'll do for me. 👍

You just can't resist a bit of bling can you Rebecca :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 31 January 2017, 15:47

Quote from: kalimon on 31 January 2017, 15:30

Quote from: Booth11 on 31 January 2017, 15:23

Quote from: kalimon on 31 January 2017, 13:25

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 31 January 2017, 13:13

I thought that was a pack of R branded bottle openers at first look and without the context of the earlier post.

Look a bit tacky IMO, less is sometimes more.

Glad I'm not the only one thinking that.
Each to their own but can't see the point of them.

Absolutely ETTO, but they just add a bit of 'finishing off' which I find is a bit lacking in some areas of the golf. When I first became aware of them I dismissed them but actually they do tidy up the catches a but, very subtle and only visible when doors open so not exactly an in-yer-face bling-fest, lol.  They'll do for me. 👍

You just can't resist a bit of bling can you Rebecca :laugh:

Haha, if you knew me, you'd know I'm a very un-blingy person. I'm allergic to various metals so not a wearer of jewellery, so maybe compensating on my car, lol.  R-wise, the only added bling has been the Lockwood sill protectors, which again, only visible when doors open and these buckle caps.  I don't think that's going too far with a bit of bling.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 31 January 2017, 15:59

Quote from: Booth11 on 31 January 2017, 15:47

Quote from: kalimon on 31 January 2017, 15:30

Quote from: Booth11 on 31 January 2017, 15:23

Quote from: kalimon on 31 January 2017, 13:25

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 31 January 2017, 13:13

I thought that was a pack of R branded bottle openers at first look and without the context of the earlier post.

Look a bit tacky IMO, less is sometimes more.

Glad I'm not the only one thinking that.
Each to their own but can't see the point of them.

Absolutely ETTO, but they just add a bit of 'finishing off' which I find is a bit lacking in some areas of the golf. When I first became aware of them I dismissed them but actually they do tidy up the catches a but, very subtle and only visible when doors open so not exactly an in-yer-face bling-fest, lol.  They'll do for me. 👍

You just can't resist a bit of bling can you Rebecca :laugh:

Haha, if you knew me, you'd know I'm a very un-blingy person. I'm allergic to various metals so not a wearer of jewellery, so maybe compensating on my car, lol.  R-wise, the only added bling has been the Lockwood sill protectors, which again, only visible when doors open and these buckle caps.  I don't think that's going too far with a bit of bling.  :smiley:

Don't forget your 12v socket cover :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 31 January 2017, 16:07

Quote from: kalimon on 31 January 2017, 15:59

Quote from: Booth11 on 31 January 2017, 15:47

Quote from: kalimon on 31 January 2017, 15:30

Quote from: Booth11 on 31 January 2017, 15:23

Quote from: kalimon on 31 January 2017, 13:25

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 31 January 2017, 13:13

I thought that was a pack of R branded bottle openers at first look and without the context of the earlier post.

Look a bit tacky IMO, less is sometimes more.

Glad I'm not the only one thinking that.
Each to their own but can't see the point of them.

Absolutely ETTO, but they just add a bit of 'finishing off' which I find is a bit lacking in some areas of the golf. When I first became aware of them I dismissed them but actually they do tidy up the catches a but, very subtle and only visible when doors open so not exactly an in-yer-face bling-fest, lol.  They'll do for me. 👍

You just can't resist a bit of bling can you Rebecca :laugh:

Haha, if you knew me, you'd know I'm a very un-blingy person. I'm allergic to various metals so not a wearer of jewellery, so maybe compensating on my car, lol.  R-wise, the only added bling has been the Lockwood sill protectors, which again, only visible when doors open and these buckle caps.  I don't think that's going too far with a bit of bling.  :smiley:

Don't forget your 12v socket cover :whistle:

And the vibrant blue edged floor mats  :whistle: :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 31 January 2017, 16:15

Quote from: Watts on 31 January 2017, 16:07

Quote from: kalimon on 31 January 2017, 15:59

Quote from: Booth11 on 31 January 2017, 15:47

Quote from: kalimon on 31 January 2017, 15:30

Quote from: Booth11 on 31 January 2017, 15:23

Quote from: kalimon on 31 January 2017, 13:25

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 31 January 2017, 13:13

I thought that was a pack of R branded bottle openers at first look and without the context of the earlier post.

Look a bit tacky IMO, less is sometimes more.

Glad I'm not the only one thinking that.
Each to their own but can't see the point of them.

Absolutely ETTO, but they just add a bit of 'finishing off' which I find is a bit lacking in some areas of the golf. When I first became aware of them I dismissed them but actually they do tidy up the catches a but, very subtle and only visible when doors open so not exactly an in-yer-face bling-fest, lol.  They'll do for me. 👍

You just can't resist a bit of bling can you Rebecca :laugh:

Haha, if you knew me, you'd know I'm a very un-blingy person. I'm allergic to various metals so not a wearer of jewellery, so maybe compensating on my car, lol.  R-wise, the only added bling has been the Lockwood sill protectors, which again, only visible when doors open and these buckle caps.  I don't think that's going too far with a bit of bling.  :smiley:

Don't forget your 12v socket cover :whistle:

And the vibrant blue edged floor mats  :whistle: :whistle:

Haha. I forgot about them!
Watts, you and me are in for a bollocking from Booth11.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 31 January 2017, 17:33

Mock away people, lol.  In the flesh all these things are nicely subtle, more so than comes across in photos, and the R itself is a pretty understated car so can take a bit of tarting up without tipping it over the edge.  I'm very happy with the way it looks.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 31 January 2017, 18:12

No mocking, I too have the mats, 12v socket upgrade :rolleyes: and certainly wouldn't mind a set of GTI logo'd covers for my door catches. And as for bling (I'm normally definitely not into bling) - red with Santiagos could hardly be described as retiring....

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 31 January 2017, 18:22

Quote from: Watts on 31 January 2017, 18:12

And as for bling (I'm normally definitely not into bling) - red with Santiagos could hardly be described as retiring....

Well I was too polite to say anything, but....... :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 31 January 2017, 20:46

Did my first OBDeleven Pro tweak tonight just to try it.  Used the long coding method to enable the chirp on lock and unlock, and to add the option to the CAR setup menu (now ticked). Success!  Is nice and subtle.  Will have another play tomorrow evening.  Top of the list is deactivate headlight washers and disable Stop/Start, plus a few other bits I fancy.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 31 January 2017, 23:10

Quote from: Exonian on 30 January 2017, 15:13

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 30 January 2017, 09:36

There is but my wife's car is due an MOT next week and it needs new tyres so that's £850 gone.

I have bought some parts already and I'll be getting a DTUK tuning box and peddle box fitted before I collect the car. I was going to get an exhaust but I'm not sure about the twin exhaust on a GTD, it might look like I'm trying to make it look like a GTi but I might change my mind later. I want to get wheels too but still trying to decide which.

Jeez, what does the wife drive, a Hummer? That's some pricey tyres.

Are you getting the pedalbox and DTUK CRD fitted by the VW dealer? Are they ok with that? I'd want to run it a few miles first personally to bed everything in as standard.

Quote from: Watts on 30 January 2017, 14:52

Hmmm, great, LHD lorry decided he needed to swing out to perform a tight left when entering a roundabout, didn't check to see if anyone was next to him...



Could have been worse. Apparently it was my fault even though I was clearly in my own lane and being on his right should have somehow known he wanted to turn left. Followed him back to his depot to discuss it in safety but didn't realise the mirror glass was loose so it has inflicted dozens of chips and scratches to the door. Buggerations.  :cry: :angry:

Buggerations indeed Watts, you can see all the chips in that photo. Hopefully the worst of them will machine polish out if you don't want the door and wings painted (a pain on a 3 door due to the window seal needing to be removed to prevent overspray) if they want to blend the wings into the door paint.
"Thankfully" could've been much worse but it's still gutting and majorly frustrating. He did even more damage getting the mirror caps off than you did when you attempted the carbon covers!!  :lipsrsealed:
So, begs the question, what colour mirror caps next time?

Forgot to answer about the DTUK tuning box and pedal box, yes and the dealer is fine about it as long as it is either not engine related or has not fault codes in the system so if there is a problem engine related then I just need to clear them first.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 01 February 2017, 04:54

Hats off to your dealer! I'm truly impressed  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gulfstream11 on 01 February 2017, 07:46

Quote from: Booth11 on 31 January 2017, 20:46

Did my first OBDeleven Pro tweak tonight just to try it.  Used the long coding method to enable the chirp on lock and unlock, and to add the option to the CAR setup menu (now ticked). Success!  Is nice and subtle.  Will have another play tomorrow evening.  Top of the list is deactivate headlight washers and disable Stop/Start, plus a few other bits I fancy.

They were the 1 2 and 3 for me as well.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 01 February 2017, 11:13

Quote from: Gulfstream11 on 01 February 2017, 07:46

Quote from: Booth11 on 31 January 2017, 20:46

Did my first OBDeleven Pro tweak tonight just to try it.  Used the long coding method to enable the chirp on lock and unlock, and to add the option to the CAR setup menu (now ticked). Success!  Is nice and subtle.  Will have another play tomorrow evening.  Top of the list is deactivate headlight washers and disable Stop/Start, plus a few other bits I fancy.

They were the 1 2 and 3 for me as well.

Stop/start and headlight washers are most hated by me, so glad to see the back of both of them, lol.  There's a few other things I'll do, and then expect I'll find a few more.....  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 01 February 2017, 12:52

Can you disable the auto rear wiper when reverse is selected like you can using VCDS.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 01 February 2017, 12:56

Quote from: Booth11 on 01 February 2017, 11:13

Quote from: Gulfstream11 on 01 February 2017, 07:46

Quote from: Booth11 on 31 January 2017, 20:46

Did my first OBDeleven Pro tweak tonight just to try it.  Used the long coding method to enable the chirp on lock and unlock, and to add the option to the CAR setup menu (now ticked). Success!  Is nice and subtle.  Will have another play tomorrow evening.  Top of the list is deactivate headlight washers and disable Stop/Start, plus a few other bits I fancy.

They were the 1 2 and 3 for me as well.

Stop/start and headlight washers are most hated by me, so glad to see the back of both of them, lol.  There's a few other things I'll do, and then expect I'll find a few more.....  :wink:

What's the isuue with the headlight washers Rebecca or is it just a pet hate?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 01 February 2017, 13:15

If Rebecca is like me, then it's just cleaned your car and go to use the windscreen washers to clear some spot off the windscreen and the headlight washers activate spraying not just the lights but the bonnet, grille and wing as well. When it dries it leaves marks on your nice clean paintwork.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 01 February 2017, 13:30

Can they be disabled with vcds? I know you can turn the frequency down and also the amount of water etc but at the moment I just turn my headlights off to wash the windscreen haha

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 01 February 2017, 13:36

Quote from: dubber36 on 01 February 2017, 12:52

Can you disable the auto rear wiper when reverse is selected like you can using VCDS.

Pretty sure I've seen the obd11,coding for that, but will check Simon.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 01 February 2017, 13:39

Quote from: kalimon on 01 February 2017, 12:56

Quote from: Booth11 on 01 February 2017, 11:13

Stop/start and headlight washers are most hated by me, so glad to see the back of both of them, lol.  There's a few other things I'll do, and then expect I'll find a few more.....  :wink:

What's the isuue with the headlight washers Rebecca or is it just a pet hate?

Just as Sootchucker says.  I'm pretty adept at avoiding them activating most of the time, but there's always a time you get caught out and always when you've just cleaned the car.  Hated them on the mk6 and now on this car, so take top  slot for obd11 disabling.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 01 February 2017, 13:41

Quote from: mcmaddy on 01 February 2017, 13:30

Can they be disabled with vcds? I know you can turn the frequency down and also the amount of water etc but at the moment I just turn my headlights off to wash the windscreen haha

Yes, I'm sure they can be disabled completely with vcds and obd11.  Atm, I switch to sidelights (if safe) as keeps your rear lights on.  But still a pita so prefer to diable the washers altogether.?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gulfstream11 on 01 February 2017, 16:01

I disabled mine via OBDeleven using coding not an application.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 01 February 2017, 16:04

I really like the headlight washers :smiley:
First car I've owned that has them and it's never even crossed my mind that they are making my car dirty :shocked:
Who knew? :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 01 February 2017, 16:37

I find it annoying when they spray just after washing the car :angry: Now I know I can stop them by switching the lights off so great! Somehow got to try and remember though :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 01 February 2017, 17:02

Today I've sorted my sticky fuel filler cap - the hinge was stiff so a spray with some white lithium grease seems to have sorted it.

Also booked a slot to have the droning from the rear investigated, I'm assuming bearings as the brakes are fine as are the tyres. Oh, and in a fun packed day also got a booking with Direct Line for them to assess the damage caused by my accident on Monday. What wonders are in store for me tomorrow?  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 01 February 2017, 17:20

Quote from: Gulfstream11 on 01 February 2017, 16:01

I disabled mine via OBDeleven using coding not an application.

Yeah I'll be doing mine with the long coding, doing all of the OBD11 tweaks with coding rather than the apps, which is why bought the Pro version with activation code.  So far, very impressed.   

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 01 February 2017, 17:21

Quote from: kalimon on 01 February 2017, 16:04

I really like the headlight washers :smiley:
First car I've owned that has them and it's never even crossed my mind that they are making my car dirty :shocked:
Who knew? :laugh:

Everyone, lol.

Now it's on your radar you will grow to hate them.  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: phazer on 01 February 2017, 17:39

Don't forget to switch them back on for MOT time, if you still have the car. They're a legal requirement for bi-xenon head lights.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 01 February 2017, 18:50

I have used both applications and coding with the OBD11, what is the problem with the apps?

It is easy to get additional free credits by clicking on the ads, you can literally get 100 credits a month!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 01 February 2017, 19:59

Quote from: phazer on 01 February 2017, 17:39

Don't forget to switch them back on for MOT time, if you still have the car. They're a legal requirement for bi-xenon head lights.

Yeah I know, they'll go back on for that IF I still have the car.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 01 February 2017, 20:02

Quote from: clubsport on 01 February 2017, 18:50

I have used both applications and coding with the OBD11, what is the problem with the apps?

It is easy to get additional free credits by clicking on the ads, you can literally get 100 credits a month!

Nothing, but some people prefer to have full control over what they are changing, whereas with apps you can't see exactly what is being changed in the background.  I did use an app tonight to do the fan level led display when on auto.

Done so far:

Chirp on lock/unlock - long coded
Stop/start disable - long coded
Headlamp washers off - long coded
Enable fan level display on auto - app

Still to do:
Reverse lights full brightness - long coded
Coming home lights long coded
DRL 100% with headlights - long coded
Full brake lights - long code

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 01 February 2017, 20:21

Quote from: Booth11 on 01 February 2017, 20:02

Quote from: clubsport on 01 February 2017, 18:50

I have used both applications and coding with the OBD11, what is the problem with the apps?

It is easy to get additional free credits by clicking on the ads, you can literally get 100 credits a month!

Nothing, but some people prefer to have full control over what they are changing, whereas with apps you can't see exactly what is being changed in the background.  I did use an app tonight to do the fan level led display when on auto.

Done so far:

Chirp on lock/unlock - long coded
Stop/start disable - long coded
Headlamp washers off - long coded
Enable fan level display on auto - app

Still to do:
Reverse lights full brightness - long coded
Coming home lights long coded
DRL 100% with headlights - long coded
Full brake lights - long code

Is OBD11 better than VCDS, lent my cable to 'a friend of a friend' and he never gave it back. I have been looking and for the money the OBD11 seems too great value. Is there a list somewhere of things that VCDS can do that OBD11 can't?

Reverse lights full brightness? Why would VW not have them full brightness from factory? They do seem to do the oddest things.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 01 February 2017, 20:27

Quote from: Booth11 on 01 February 2017, 20:02

Quote from: clubsport on 01 February 2017, 18:50

I have used both applications and coding with the OBD11, what is the problem with the apps?

It is easy to get additional free credits by clicking on the ads, you can literally get 100 credits a month!

Nothing, but some people prefer to have full control over what they are changing, whereas with apps you can't see exactly what is being changed in the background.  I did use an app tonight to do the fan level led display when on auto.

Done so far:

Chirp on lock/unlock - long coded
Stop/start disable - long coded
Headlamp washers off - long coded
Enable fan level display on auto - app

Still to do:
Reverse lights full brightness - long coded
Coming home lights long coded
DRL 100% with headlights - long coded
Full brake lights - long code

Fair enough, I wasn't sure if I was missing something with the apps or you were cautious with their credit system.

Would it be possible to post or provide a link to some of the proposed changes?
DRL with headlights, coming home lights and Full brake lights appeal. Thanks!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr GTD on 01 February 2017, 20:27

Presents turned up yesterday and today.

Not the best pics but I will get more once I've taken delivery and the bits on the car...

(http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy301/SWIFTGTS/IMG_0045_zpsgdgzkoso.jpg) (http://s802.photobucket.com/user/SWIFTGTS/media/IMG_0045_zpsgdgzkoso.jpg.html)
(http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy301/SWIFTGTS/IMG_0046_zpsouxggbxl.jpg) (http://s802.photobucket.com/user/SWIFTGTS/media/IMG_0046_zpsouxggbxl.jpg.html)
(http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy301/SWIFTGTS/IMG_0048_zpskzqtcnwk.jpg) (http://s802.photobucket.com/user/SWIFTGTS/media/IMG_0048_zpskzqtcnwk.jpg.html)
(http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy301/SWIFTGTS/IMG_0049_zpsp60axo2m.jpg) (http://s802.photobucket.com/user/SWIFTGTS/media/IMG_0049_zpsp60axo2m.jpg.html)

The SR's look so much better in the flesh...well chuffed :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 01 February 2017, 21:19

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 01 February 2017, 20:21

Quote from: Booth11 on 01 February 2017, 20:02

Quote from: clubsport on 01 February 2017, 18:50

I have used both applications and coding with the OBD11, what is the problem with the apps?

It is easy to get additional free credits by clicking on the ads, you can literally get 100 credits a month!

Nothing, but some people prefer to have full control over what they are changing, whereas with apps you can't see exactly what is being changed in the background.  I did use an app tonight to do the fan level led display when on auto.

Done so far:

Chirp on lock/unlock - long coded
Stop/start disable - long coded
Headlamp washers off - long coded
Enable fan level display on auto - app

Still to do:
Reverse lights full brightness - long coded
Coming home lights long coded
DRL 100% with headlights - long coded
Full brake lights - long code

Is OBD11 better than VCDS, lent my cable to 'a friend of a friend' and he never gave it back. I have been looking and for the money the OBD11 seems too great value. Is there a list somewhere of things that VCDS can do that OBD11 can't?

Reverse lights full brightness? Why would VW not have them full brightness from factory? They do seem to do the oddest things.

I don't think it's better, but a big not had VCDS I can't answer that question really.  It doesn't have all the functionality of VCDS - and the data logging /research of Rosstech but has most of what you would need and it's a more simplistic means of making the changes, things are grouped logically, and is considerably cheaper way of doing it. 

It consists of a dongle and an app.  https://obdeleven.com  There is the standard OBD11 dongle which enables you to make easy one touch changes via 'apps' within the main App, and then there the Pro version which is the same dongle but with an activation code that unlocks part of the App that gives you access to long coding. It only works on Android so, being an Apple user I bought a cheap android tablet from Argos (must be running 4.1 or later) and downloaded the app from the google play store, set up the dongle, paired it.  All very easy to do. 

There are lots of things not enabled from the factory.  I've swapped my reversing light to an led which is an improvement but worth upping the brightness to see if any further improvement.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Cossieian on 01 February 2017, 21:21

Quote from: Mr GTD on 01 February 2017, 20:27

Presents turned up yesterday and today.

Not the best pics but I will get more once I've taken delivery and the bits on the car...

(http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy301/SWIFTGTS/IMG_0045_zpsgdgzkoso.jpg) (http://s802.photobucket.com/user/SWIFTGTS/media/IMG_0045_zpsgdgzkoso.jpg.html)
(http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy301/SWIFTGTS/IMG_0046_zpsouxggbxl.jpg) (http://s802.photobucket.com/user/SWIFTGTS/media/IMG_0046_zpsouxggbxl.jpg.html)
(http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy301/SWIFTGTS/IMG_0048_zpskzqtcnwk.jpg) (http://s802.photobucket.com/user/SWIFTGTS/media/IMG_0048_zpskzqtcnwk.jpg.html)
(http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy301/SWIFTGTS/IMG_0049_zpsp60axo2m.jpg) (http://s802.photobucket.com/user/SWIFTGTS/media/IMG_0049_zpsp60axo2m.jpg.html)

The SR's look so much better in the flesh...well chuffed :cool:

very nice delivery day mate, wheels look top :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 01 February 2017, 21:22

Quote from: clubsport on 01 February 2017, 20:27

Quote from: Booth11 on 01 February 2017, 20:02

Quote from: clubsport on 01 February 2017, 18:50

I have used both applications and coding with the OBD11, what is the problem with the apps?

It is easy to get additional free credits by clicking on the ads, you can literally get 100 credits a month!

Nothing, but some people prefer to have full control over what they are changing, whereas with apps you can't see exactly what is being changed in the background.  I did use an app tonight to do the fan level led display when on auto.

Done so far:

Chirp on lock/unlock - long coded
Stop/start disable - long coded
Headlamp washers off - long coded
Enable fan level display on auto - app

Still to do:
Reverse lights full brightness - long coded
Coming home lights long coded
DRL 100% with headlights - long coded
Full brake lights - long code

Fair enough, I wasn't sure if I was missing something with the apps or you were cautious with their credit system.

Would it be possible to post or provide a link to some of the proposed changes?
DRL with headlights, coming home lights and Full brake lights appeal. Thanks!

Yes will post up coding no problem.  I'm still sourcing those bits you mention but once sure of it, will post up.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 01 February 2017, 21:24

Quote from: Mr GTD on 01 February 2017, 20:27

Presents turned up yesterday and today.

Very nice set of goodies Mr GTD.  :cool:  Christmas all over again.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 01 February 2017, 22:07

Quote from: Booth11 on 01 February 2017, 21:22

Quote from: clubsport on 01 February 2017, 20:27

Quote from: Booth11 on 01 February 2017, 20:02

Quote from: clubsport on 01 February 2017, 18:50

I have used both applications and coding with the OBD11, what is the problem with the apps?

It is easy to get additional free credits by clicking on the ads, you can literally get 100 credits a month!

Nothing, but some people prefer to have full control over what they are changing, whereas with apps you can't see exactly what is being changed in the background.  I did use an app tonight to do the fan level led display when on auto.

Done so far:

Chirp on lock/unlock - long coded
Stop/start disable - long coded
Headlamp washers off - long coded
Enable fan level display on auto - app

Still to do:
Reverse lights full brightness - long coded
Coming home lights long coded
DRL 100% with headlights - long coded
Full brake lights - long code

Fair enough, I wasn't sure if I was missing something with the apps or you were cautious with their credit system.

Would it be possible to post or provide a link to some of the proposed changes?
DRL with headlights, coming home lights and Full brake lights appeal. Thanks!

Yes will post up coding no problem.  I'm still sourcing those bits you mention but once sure of it, will post up.

Cheers, I assumed you already had the coding in advance. I have found some assistance on the OBDeleven forum in the past.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 01 February 2017, 22:25

Quote from: clubsport on 01 February 2017, 22:07

Quote from: Booth11 on 01 February 2017, 21:22

Yes will post up coding no problem.  I'm still sourcing those bits you mention but once sure of it, will post up.

Cheers, I assumed you already had the coding in advance. I have found some assistance on the OBDeleven forum in the past.

I had some of it already but have found conflicting info on some of the other coding so wanted to delve into it a bit more to be sure.  I'm also looking on the obdeleven forum but that's where some of the contradiction is, lol.

The coding for the Full Brake Lights (inner brake lights active and increased brightness) is:

Module 09 (Central Electrics)
Security Access 16
Code = 31347
Adaptation 10
Channel (8)-Leuchte27 NSL RC6
Lichtfunktion C27
Set to brake light = Bremslicht (default is not active)

Channel (10)-Leuchte27 NSL RC6
Dimming CD27
Set to 100 (default is 0)

I haven't done it yet, but will give it a go tomorrow evening.  More to follow hopefully.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 02 February 2017, 00:40

I don't get the hate for the headlight washers either personally. I think they're kinda cool. Only time they'd slightly annoy me is on a summer evening when the car is otherwise spotless and they fire up the crap on the bonnet. That's hardly an issue this time of year....

Best vcds mod imo is the full brake lights. It's how they should be working from the factory.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 02 February 2017, 07:38

Quote from: JoeGTI on 02 February 2017, 00:40

I don't get the hate for the headlight washers either personally. I think they're kinda cool. Only time they'd slightly annoy me is on a summer evening when the car is otherwise spotless and they fire up the crap on the bonnet. That's hardly an issue this time of year....

Best vcds mod imo is the full brake lights. It's how they should be working from the factory.

Hate is perhaps a strong word for yhe headlight washers, but they are so ineffective in keeping the headlights clean.

Spraying windscreen washer fluid onto a grimy headlight casing and then having no means to wipe fluid and grime away (as your windscreen wipers do) just leaves a dirty wet mess (until the methanol evaporates, then it is just a dry mess).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 02 February 2017, 07:48

Quote from: JoeGTI on 02 February 2017, 00:40

I don't get the hate for the headlight washers either personally. I think they're kinda cool. Only time they'd slightly annoy me is on a summer evening when the car is otherwise spotless and they fire up the crap on the bonnet. That's hardly an issue this time of year....

Best vcds mod imo is the full brake lights. It's how they should be working from the factory.

That mod is next on the list.

It the combination with the headlight washers - the mess they make and their uselessness as monkeyhanger explains above.  If they actually did the job then wouldn't be so bad but they do nothing in terms of effective cleaning the headlights.  And although cars gets dirty (at any time of year) the washers leave big streaks all over the bonnet, wings etc, which just looks awful even on a dirty car.  That's why I HATE them, lol.  All good now though as disabled.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 02 February 2017, 08:12

The reason we don't have full brake lights is because here, there has to be a minimum of 100mm between the brake and fog light. I doubt anyone would ever get stopped, or fail an MOT for this, but that's why it is like it is.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 02 February 2017, 09:01

Quote from: dubber36 on 02 February 2017, 08:12

The reason we don't have full brake lights is because here, there has to be a minimum of 100mm between the brake and fog light. I doubt anyone would ever get stopped, or fail an MOT for this, but that's why it is like it is.

Wow, great info and I never knew that. As a matter of interest is there a way to disable the brake lights working when your foot is not on the brake. I was behind a GTD the other night at lights and I had spots in my eyes afterwards.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: boydeee on 02 February 2017, 09:43

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 02 February 2017, 09:01

Quote from: dubber36 on 02 February 2017, 08:12

The reason we don't have full brake lights is because here, there has to be a minimum of 100mm between the brake and fog light. I doubt anyone would ever get stopped, or fail an MOT for this, but that's why it is like it is.

Wow, great info and I never knew that. As a matter of interest is there a way to disable the brake lights working when your foot is not on the brake. I was behind a GTD the other night at lights and I had spots in my eyes afterwards.

That's something I don't like either as I find people like to sit with their foot on the brake rather than use the handbrake. This happens regardless of whether their car has autohold though.

I often have to flip my sunvisor down at night in traffic :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 02 February 2017, 22:36

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 02 February 2017, 09:01

Quote from: dubber36 on 02 February 2017, 08:12

The reason we don't have full brake lights is because here, there has to be a minimum of 100mm between the brake and fog light. I doubt anyone would ever get stopped, or fail an MOT for this, but that's why it is like it is.

Wow, great info and I never knew that. As a matter of interest is there a way to disable the brake lights working when your foot is not on the brake. I was behind a GTD the other night at lights and I had spots in my eyes afterwards.

Just pull the handbrake switch when you come to a stop and the brake lights turn off. When you pull off the handbrake releases automatically.... Well It definitely does on DSG cars.  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 03 February 2017, 08:00

Good tip, but semi defeats the point of auto hold. At least my Passat doesn't leave it's brake lights on.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 03 February 2017, 16:42

Quote from: dubber36 on 01 February 2017, 12:52

Can you disable the auto rear wiper when reverse is selected like you can using VCDS.

You don't need VCDS to do this. It is in the menu of the car.

I used to think that was a great feature until I reversed out my drive one day and the window was covered in grit  :cry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 03 February 2017, 17:05

Quote from: p3asa on 03 February 2017, 16:42

Quote from: dubber36 on 01 February 2017, 12:52

Can you disable the auto rear wiper when reverse is selected like you can using VCDS.

You don't need VCDS to do this. It is in the menu of the car.

I used to think that was a great feature until I reversed out my drive one day and the window was covered in grit  :cry:

At the risk of sounding dumb, what difference did the grit make?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 03 February 2017, 17:13

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 03 February 2017, 17:05

Quote from: p3asa on 03 February 2017, 16:42

Quote from: dubber36 on 01 February 2017, 12:52

Can you disable the auto rear wiper when reverse is selected like you can using VCDS.

You don't need VCDS to do this. It is in the menu of the car.

I used to think that was a great feature until I reversed out my drive one day and the window was covered in grit  :cry:

At the risk of sounding dumb, what difference did the grit make?

It's got the to scratch the rear window.

I'd guess the window was wet when it was put away, dried in the garage and then automatically came on reversing out the garage.

Just a guess though.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 03 February 2017, 17:17

Oh and not today but yesterday - managed to run through a pothole on a badly lit stretch of road. Need a new tyre and a quick refurb of the wheel - luckily enough, only looks to be cosmetic damage to the rim.

Thankfully I have managed to get a 17" (wheel with a tyre that has a very similar rolling radius off a Passat) so at least I'm not stuck.

Seeing Mr GTD's wheel on the thread brought a little tear to my eye!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr GTD on 03 February 2017, 17:34

Ahh gutted for you mate. Hope you get it sorted and back to looking it's best...after all its a stunning wheel :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr GTD on 03 February 2017, 17:35

My Gloss Black Mirrors have now been sprayed and going to check on them tomorrow  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 03 February 2017, 19:24

Quote from: Gnasher on 03 February 2017, 17:13

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 03 February 2017, 17:05

Quote from: p3asa on 03 February 2017, 16:42

Quote from: dubber36 on 01 February 2017, 12:52

Can you disable the auto rear wiper when reverse is selected like you can using VCDS.

You don't need VCDS to do this. It is in the menu of the car.

I used to think that was a great feature until I reversed out my drive one day and the window was covered in grit  :cry:

At the risk of sounding dumb, what difference did the grit make?

It's got the to scratch the rear window.

I'd guess the window was wet when it was put away, dried in the garage and then automatically came on reversing out the garage.

Just a guess though.

Yeah a good guess.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 03 February 2017, 20:14

Quote from: p3asa on 03 February 2017, 19:24

Quote from: Gnasher on 03 February 2017, 17:13

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 03 February 2017, 17:05

Quote from: p3asa on 03 February 2017, 16:42

Quote from: dubber36 on 01 February 2017, 12:52

Can you disable the auto rear wiper when reverse is selected like you can using VCDS.

You don't need VCDS to do this. It is in the menu of the car.

I used to think that was a great feature until I reversed out my drive one day and the window was covered in grit  :cry:

At the risk of sounding dumb, what difference did the grit make?

It's got the to scratch the rear window.

I'd guess the window was wet when it was put away, dried in the garage and then automatically came on reversing out the garage.

Just a guess though.

Yeah a good guess.

Seriously, the glass or the tint on the glass?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 03 February 2017, 20:26

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 03 February 2017, 20:14

Seriously, the glass or the tint on the glass?

The tint is in the glass. It can't get scratched. Although the glass can get scratched and it can show up more in tinted windows.

But this happened to me on the Mk6 where you couldn't turn the feature off.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 03 February 2017, 22:27

Quote from: Booth11 on 01 February 2017, 22:25

Quote from: clubsport on 01 February 2017, 22:07

Quote from: Booth11 on 01 February 2017, 21:22

Yes will post up coding no problem.  I'm still sourcing those bits you mention but once sure of it, will post up.

Cheers, I assumed you already had the coding in advance. I have found some assistance on the OBDeleven forum in the past.

I had some of it already but have found conflicting info on some of the other coding so wanted to delve into it a bit more to be sure.  I'm also looking on the obdeleven forum but that's where some of the contradiction is, lol.

The coding for the Full Brake Lights (inner brake lights active and increased brightness) is:

Module 09 (Central Electrics)
Security Access 16
Code = 31347
Adaptation 10
Channel (8)-Leuchte27 NSL RC6
Lichtfunktion C27
Set to brake light = Bremslicht (default is not active)

Channel (10)-Leuchte27 NSL RC6
Dimming CD27
Set to 100 (default is 0)

I haven't done it yet, but will give it a go tomorrow evening.  More to follow hopefully.

Just to confirm, the above is the correct coding for OBDeleven for full brake lights (inner leds).  Did it tonight and worked fine.

(https://s30.postimg.org/rrpekuoc1/IMG_0171.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/c6830wcdp/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr GTD on 03 February 2017, 23:31

Ok so I'm now thinking about what else I could possible to do "cosmeticly" speaking.

19 SR's - Check
Gloss Black Mirrors - Check

But now my thoughts have turned towards the Panroof and whether to get the rest of the roof wrapped in gloss black..?

What people's thought on it..? Ya or Na

Is it to much..?

The price - £140.

Here's a pic of what it might look like. Apologise If this is someone's pride and joy on here, it's the only one I could find that will look remotely similar bar the diff wheels heavier tints ect. I've optioned the 90%.
(http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy301/SWIFTGTS/IMG_0051_zps5untzovd.jpg) (http://s802.photobucket.com/user/SWIFTGTS/media/IMG_0051_zps5untzovd.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 04 February 2017, 09:43

Quote from: Booth11 on 03 February 2017, 22:27

Quote from: Booth11 on 01 February 2017, 22:25

Quote from: clubsport on 01 February 2017, 22:07

Quote from: Booth11 on 01 February 2017, 21:22

Yes will post up coding no problem.  I'm still sourcing those bits you mention but once sure of it, will post up.

Cheers, I assumed you already had the coding in advance. I have found some assistance on the OBDeleven forum in the past.

I had some of it already but have found conflicting info on some of the other coding so wanted to delve into it a bit more to be sure.  I'm also looking on the obdeleven forum but that's where some of the contradiction is, lol.

The coding for the Full Brake Lights (inner brake lights active and increased brightness) is:

Module 09 (Central Electrics)
Security Access 16
Code = 31347
Adaptation 10
Channel (8)-Leuchte27 NSL RC6
Lichtfunktion C27
Set to brake light = Bremslicht (default is not active)

Channel (10)-Leuchte27 NSL RC6
Dimming CD27
Set to 100 (default is 0)

I haven't done it yet, but will give it a go tomorrow evening.  More to follow hopefully.

Just to confirm, the above is the correct coding for OBDeleven for full brake lights (inner leds).  Did it tonight and worked fine.

(https://s30.postimg.org/rrpekuoc1/IMG_0171.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/c6830wcdp/)

Thank's for the confirmation Booth, I have amended that this morning. I think I need to see it at night to get the full effect!
Cheers!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTD1414 on 04 February 2017, 09:57

Quote from: Mr GTD on 03 February 2017, 23:31

Ok so I'm now thinking about what else I could possible to do "cosmeticly" speaking.

19 SR's - Check
Gloss Black Mirrors - Check

But now my thoughts have turned towards the Panroof and whether to get the rest of the roof wrapped in gloss black..?

What people's thought on it..? Ya or Na

Is it to much..?

The price - £140.

Mines a TR GTD with pan roof and gloss black mirrors, I thought about getting the rest of the roof black tbh just left it I think it looks more OEM with the part red roof and pan roof stands out more. And the gloss black aerial is a nice little touch against the red.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 04 February 2017, 10:20

I love the black roof look on white and red GTI's.

It brings back memories of my dads silver Cortina with black vinyl roof :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 04 February 2017, 10:56

Quote from: p3asa on 03 February 2017, 20:26

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 03 February 2017, 20:14

Seriously, the glass or the tint on the glass?

The tint is in the glass. It can't get scratched. Although the glass can get scratched and it can show up more in tinted windows.

But this happened to me on the Mk6 where you couldn't turn the feature off.

The tint is on the outside of the window, my rear window was replaced after it was scratched by the dealers. Not sure how they done it but they were replacing boot opening mechanism. When I was collecting the car I noticed the tint was scratched off the bottom right corner of the screen.

I know that sand and grit are really hard but I didn't think that the rear wiper would have enough downward pressure to make it scratch it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Finglonga on 04 February 2017, 12:43

Mine passed it's MOT today with flying colours.....as it should. I chickened out though and took off the Pulsing front DRL's and the Kencha indicators before the MOT :embarrassed:. Putting them back on in a min.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 04 February 2017, 12:55

Pulsing DRLs?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 04 February 2017, 14:55

Quote from: Mr GTD on 03 February 2017, 23:31

Ok so I'm now thinking about what else I could possible to do "cosmeticly" speaking.

19 SR's - Check
Gloss Black Mirrors - Check

But now my thoughts have turned towards the Panroof and whether to get the rest of the roof wrapped in gloss black..?

What people's thought on it..? Ya or Na

Is it to much..?

The price - £140.

Here's a pic of what it might look like. Apologise If this is someone's pride and joy on here, it's the only one I could find that will look remotely similar bar the diff wheels heavier tints ect. I've optioned the 90%.
(http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy301/SWIFTGTS/IMG_0051_zps5untzovd.jpg) (http://s802.photobucket.com/user/SWIFTGTS/media/IMG_0051_zps5untzovd.jpg.html)

That's a bit too much imo. I'd keep as is. Having said that, for £140 it might be worth a punt for you, seeing it in the flesh maybe the only way to decide.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Finglonga on 04 February 2017, 16:55

Quote from: dubber36 on 04 February 2017, 12:55

Pulsing DRLs?

Yep.....

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/finglonga/Banner_zpsd2clofit.gif) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/finglonga/media/Banner_zpsd2clofit.gif.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 04 February 2017, 16:58

Whats the point of them? :huh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 04 February 2017, 18:52

Quote from: Mr GTD on 03 February 2017, 23:31

Ok so I'm now thinking about what else I could possible to do "cosmeticly" speaking.

19 SR's - Check
Gloss Black Mirrors - Check

But now my thoughts have turned towards the Panroof and whether to get the rest of the roof wrapped in gloss black..?

What people's thought on it..? Ya or Na

Is it to much..?

The price - £140.

Here's a pic of what it might look like. Apologise If this is someone's pride and joy on here, it's the only one I could find that will look remotely similar bar the diff wheels heavier tints ect. I've optioned the 90%.
(http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy301/SWIFTGTS/IMG_0051_zps5untzovd.jpg) (http://s802.photobucket.com/user/SWIFTGTS/media/IMG_0051_zps5untzovd.jpg.html)

You can't do it because I want to do it to mine lol - although I don't have a pano roof, I'd just do all the roof.

I personally think the part black/part body colour roof looks a bit 'not finished' but life would be dull if we all liked the same thing.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Finglonga on 04 February 2017, 20:22

Quote from: kalimon on 04 February 2017, 16:58

Whats the point of them? :huh:

The same as black badges, tinted windows, stickers, different wheels.....absolutely no point apart from aesthetics.  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr GTD on 04 February 2017, 20:50

Quote from: GTD1414 on 04 February 2017, 09:57

Quote from: Mr GTD on 03 February 2017, 23:31

Ok so I'm now thinking about what else I could possible to do "cosmeticly" speaking.

19 SR's - Check
Gloss Black Mirrors - Check

But now my thoughts have turned towards the Panroof and whether to get the rest of the roof wrapped in gloss black..?

What people's thought on it..? Ya or Na

Is it to much..?

The price - £140.

Mines a TR GTD with pan roof and gloss black mirrors, I thought about getting the rest of the roof black tbh just left it I think it looks more OEM with the part red roof and pan roof stands out more. And the gloss black aerial is a nice little touch against the red.

Quote from: kalimon on 04 February 2017, 10:20

I love the black roof look on white and red GTI's.

It brings back memories of my dads silver Cortina with black vinyl roof :smiley:

Quote from: Watts on 04 February 2017, 14:55

Quote from: Mr GTD on 03 February 2017, 23:31

Ok so I'm now thinking about what else I could possible to do "cosmeticly" speaking.

19 SR's - Check
Gloss Black Mirrors - Check

But now my thoughts have turned towards the Panroof and whether to get the rest of the roof wrapped in gloss black..?

What people's thought on it..? Ya or Na

Is it to much..?

The price - £140.

Here's a pic of what it might look like. Apologise If this is someone's pride and joy on here, it's the only one I could find that will look remotely similar bar the diff wheels heavier tints ect. I've optioned the 90%.
(http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy301/SWIFTGTS/IMG_0051_zps5untzovd.jpg) (http://s802.photobucket.com/user/SWIFTGTS/media/IMG_0051_zps5untzovd.jpg.html)

That's a bit too much imo. I'd keep as is. Having said that, for £140 it might be worth a punt for you, seeing it in the flesh maybe the only way to decide.

Thanks for all the comments and views.

I think I'm going to play it safe (for now) and stick with just the gloss back mirrors ect.

If I feel down the line I fancy doing something else then at least I know roughly how much it's going to cost.

I went to see the mirrors today and in the flesh they look awesome.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 05 February 2017, 01:20

Quote from: Mr GTD on 04 February 2017, 20:50

Thanks for all the comments and views.

I think I'm going to play it safe (for now) and stick with just the gloss back mirrors ect.

If I feel down the line I fancy doing something else then at least I know roughly how much it's going to cost.

I went to see the mirrors today and in the flesh they look awesome.

I think that a good decision Mr GTD.  ETTO but I think that particular look as in that pic, looks very dated even on current mk7. Think less is more in this case.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Raffe on 05 February 2017, 08:17

Personally I think the Golf carries the black roof well, so much so VW agree and offered it as an option on the CS model.

I am going to have my roof wrapped gloss black when I also get my mirrors finished in black, so am a fan.

Think the heavy tints on the picture of the white Golf skews the aesthetic as it all looks too much.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr GTD on 05 February 2017, 09:53

Quote from: Booth11 on 05 February 2017, 01:20

Quote from: Mr GTD on 04 February 2017, 20:50

Thanks for all the comments and views.

I think I'm going to play it safe (for now) and stick with just the gloss back mirrors ect.

If I feel down the line I fancy doing something else then at least I know roughly how much it's going to cost.

I went to see the mirrors today and in the flesh they look awesome.

I think that a good decision Mr GTD.  ETTO but I think that particular look as in that pic, looks very dated even on current mk7. Think less is more in this case.

My wife agrees with you as she's not a fan of me getting the rest of the roof done.

Quote from: Raffe on 05 February 2017, 08:17

Personally I think the Golf carries the black roof well, so much so VW agree and offered it as an option on the CS model.


I am going to have my roof wrapped gloss black when I also get my mirrors finished in black, so am a fan.

Think the heavy tints on the picture of the white Golf skews the aesthetic as it all looks too much.

Yes I do agree with you as I like the black roof on the CS is a nice touch, But If I went through with it would I look like I'm trying to be something I'm not..?

I do think in that particular pic that the tints are far to dark...that's just my personal opinion though.

I think I'm just trying to pass the time as quickly as possible so I'm trying to occupy myself with needless things :grin: but it's still only the 5th and I've got 24 days to go! :laugh:

Are just get back to waxing me SR's!  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 05 February 2017, 11:38

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 04 February 2017, 10:56

Quote from: p3asa on 03 February 2017, 20:26

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 03 February 2017, 20:14

Seriously, the glass or the tint on the glass?

The tint is in the glass. It can't get scratched. Although the glass can get scratched and it can show up more in tinted windows.

But this happened to me on the Mk6 where you couldn't turn the feature off.

The tint is on the outside of the window, my rear window was replaced after it was scratched by the dealers. Not sure how they done it but they were replacing boot opening mechanism. When I was collecting the car I noticed the tint was scratched off the bottom right corner of the screen.

I know that sand and grit are really hard but I didn't think that the rear wiper would have enough downward pressure to make it scratch it.

Factory tint isn't a film over the outside of the glass. It is carried out in the processing stage of making the glass.
Either a dye or a film sandwiched in the glass. You can't simply remove it.

I don't know what happened to your car, possibly like that from the factory?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 05 February 2017, 14:45

Quote from: Mr GTD on 05 February 2017, 09:53

Quote from: Booth11 on 05 February 2017, 01:20

Quote from: Mr GTD on 04 February 2017, 20:50

Thanks for all the comments and views.

I think I'm going to play it safe (for now) and stick with just the gloss back mirrors ect.

If I feel down the line I fancy doing something else then at least I know roughly how much it's going to cost.

I went to see the mirrors today and in the flesh they look awesome.

I think that a good decision Mr GTD.  ETTO but I think that particular look as in that pic, looks very dated even on current mk7. Think less is more in this case.

My wife agrees with you as she's not a fan of me getting the rest of the roof done.

Quote from: Raffe on 05 February 2017, 08:17

Personally I think the Golf carries the black roof well, so much so VW agree and offered it as an option on the CS model.


I am going to have my roof wrapped gloss black when I also get my mirrors finished in black, so am a fan.

Think the heavy tints on the picture of the white Golf skews the aesthetic as it all looks too much.

Yes I do agree with you as I like the black roof on the CS is a nice touch, But If I went through with it would I look like I'm trying to be something I'm not..?

I do think in that particular pic that the tints are far to dark...that's just my personal opinion though.

I think I'm just trying to pass the time as quickly as possible so I'm trying to occupy myself with needless things :grin: but it's still only the 5th and I've got 24 days to go! :laugh:

Are just get back to waxing me SR's!  :laugh:

Mr GTD, you should go with what you want, peoples opinions are useful but it's your car. Or should I say, go with what you wife lets you :wink: As I said before, if you're keen, £140 is not to bad to take a gamble on and easy to remove if you don't like it. You only live once :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr GTD on 05 February 2017, 15:34

Quote from: Watts on 05 February 2017, 14:45

Mr GTD, you should go with what you want, peoples opinions are useful but it's your car. Or should I say, go with what you wife lets you :wink: As I said before, if you're keen, £140 is not to bad to take a gamble on and easy to remove if you don't like it. You only live once :smiley:

I was on the fence about the wrap anyway so the opinions of others who have 7s was what I needed to hear(as well as my wife's of course) besides I've spent a fair wack recently on a car that I don't even have in my possession yet.  :grin:

I think I will wait until I see the car first before making my mind up as the panroof with gloss black mirrors might be enough.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 05 February 2017, 16:31

Quote from: p3asa on 05 February 2017, 11:38

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 04 February 2017, 10:56

Quote from: p3asa on 03 February 2017, 20:26

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 03 February 2017, 20:14

Seriously, the glass or the tint on the glass?

The tint is in the glass. It can't get scratched. Although the glass can get scratched and it can show up more in tinted windows.

But this happened to me on the Mk6 where you couldn't turn the feature off.

The tint is on the outside of the window, my rear window was replaced after it was scratched by the dealers. Not sure how they done it but they were replacing boot opening mechanism. When I was collecting the car I noticed the tint was scratched off the bottom right corner of the screen.

I know that sand and grit are really hard but I didn't think that the rear wiper would have enough downward pressure to make it scratch it.

Factory tint isn't a film over the outside of the glass. It is carried out in the processing stage of making the glass.
Either a dye or a film sandwiched in the glass. You can't simply remove it.

I don't know what happened to your car, possibly like that from the factory?

I think I would have noticed it if it was like it from factory. If it's not on the outside then I don't know how it got scratched. I noticed it from about 20ft away when walking out to collect my car.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 05 February 2017, 18:19

Quote from: Mr GTD on 05 February 2017, 15:34

Quote from: Watts on 05 February 2017, 14:45

Mr GTD, you should go with what you want, peoples opinions are useful but it's your car. Or should I say, go with what you wife lets you :wink: As I said before, if you're keen, £140 is not to bad to take a gamble on and easy to remove if you don't like it. You only live once :smiley:

I was on the fence about the wrap anyway so the opinions of others who have 7s was what I needed to hear(as well as my wife's of course) besides I've spent a fair wack recently on a car that I don't even have in my possession yet.  :grin:

I think I will wait until I see the car first before making my mind up as the panroof with gloss black mirrors might be enough.  :smiley:

Agree with Watts, go with your own heart.  But good idea to wait till you've got the car first and lived with it for a bit, then you'll get a better feel for what you might really want to change, and it's more rewarding to do it that way I think, as you are stamping your identity on it in an evolving way which I think is quite nice rather than make wholesale changes as soon as it arrives.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 05 February 2017, 18:46

Swapped my Santiago alloys rear to front @ 7500 miles

7.3mm on the backs (average) -now on the fronts, and 6mm on the fronts (now on the backs), to try and even out the wear, and prolong the mileage I get out of a set.

Don't think these Pirelli P-Zeros are going to last anywhere near the 21k miles I got out of the previous GTD's Tombstones, but overall for a 19" tyre, don't think they are doing that bad.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 05 February 2017, 19:15

Quote from: Sootchucker on 05 February 2017, 18:46

Swapped my Santiago alloys rear to front @ 7500 miles

7.3mm on the backs (average) -now on the fronts, and 6mm on the fronts (now on the backs), to try and even out the wear, and prolong the mileage I get out of a set.

Don't think these Pirelli P-Zeros are going to last anywhere near the 21k miles I got out of the previous GTD's Tombstones, but overall for a 19" tyre, don't think they are doing that bad.

I've P-Zeros too, just done the same for the second time at 13.5k miles and they seem to be wearing well and very evenly. I haven't measured the remaining depth but they have a fair way to go before they hit the wear indicators. I have got a couple of tread depth tools but they are buried somewhere and quite old, I suspect they are in Imperial :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 05 February 2017, 22:44

Not today but on Friday, finally fitted all 4 door latch covers.  Liking them, they give a nice clean look and the logo is very subtle and only evident from certain angles so not in your face.

Rear
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/295/31838742914_722bec1468_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QvtT2m)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/435/32302647320_0cbc93ee94_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RdtvDb)

Front
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/546/31869405633_84912f68eb_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Qyc2YV)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/694/32302647710_1a9fd9db04_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RdtvKU)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/473/31869406553_17faae1bb8_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Qyc3fM)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 05 February 2017, 23:26

Nice touch Rebecca, even if it's likely only you that'll ever notice them there  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 05 February 2017, 23:30

Quote from: JoeGTI on 05 February 2017, 23:26

Nice touch Rebecca, even if it's likely only you that'll ever notice them there  :smiley:

Thanks Joe. I'm the only one that notices most things about my car so no change there, lol.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr GTD on 06 February 2017, 08:19

They look real smart Rebecca, nice little touch.. :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 06 February 2017, 10:51

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 05 February 2017, 16:31

I think I would have noticed it if it was like it from factory. If it's not on the outside then I don't know how it got scratched. I noticed it from about 20ft away when walking out to collect my car.

Sorry I don't know what happened to your car but do know the tint isn't applied to the surface of the glass.
As long as they swapped it out for you.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 06 February 2017, 20:49

Quote from: clubsport on 04 February 2017, 09:43

Quote from: Booth11 on 03 February 2017, 22:27

Quote from: Booth11 on 01 February 2017, 22:25

Quote from: clubsport on 01 February 2017, 22:07

Quote from: Booth11 on 01 February 2017, 21:22

Yes will post up coding no problem.  I'm still sourcing those bits you mention but once sure of it, will post up.

Cheers, I assumed you already had the coding in advance. I have found some assistance on the OBDeleven forum in the past.

I had some of it already but have found conflicting info on some of the other coding so wanted to delve into it a bit more to be sure.  I'm also looking on the obdeleven forum but that's where some of the contradiction is, lol.

The coding for the Full Brake Lights (inner brake lights active and increased brightness) is:

Module 09 (Central Electrics)
Security Access 16
Code = 31347
Adaptation 10
Channel (8)-Leuchte27 NSL RC6
Lichtfunktion C27
Set to brake light = Bremslicht (default is not active)

Channel (10)-Leuchte27 NSL RC6
Dimming CD27
Set to 100 (default is 0)

I haven't done it yet, but will give it a go tomorrow evening.  More to follow hopefully.

Just to confirm, the above is the correct coding for OBDeleven for full brake lights (inner leds).  Did it tonight and worked fine.

(https://s30.postimg.org/rrpekuoc1/IMG_0171.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/c6830wcdp/)

Thank's for the confirmation Booth, I have amended that this morning. I think I need to see it at night to get the full effect!
Cheers!

Hmm... I may well be reversing this adaptation in the morning.

This is the first time I have used the car in the dark since coding the full brake lights.

When I lock the car, the inner parts of the red light, as in the part of the lamp on the actual hatchback door stay illuminated for 5 minutes after the door mirror puddle lamps go out. So you walk away with part of the rear lights on!

Has anyone else noticed this?
Cheers.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 07 February 2017, 00:12

Quote from: clubsport on 06 February 2017, 20:49

Hmm... I may well be reversing this adaptation in the morning.

This is the first time I have used the car in the dark since coding the full brake lights.

When I lock the car, the inner parts of the red light, as in the part of the lamp on the actual hatchback door stay illuminated for 5 minutes after the door mirror puddle lamps go out. So you walk away with part of the rear lights on!

Has anyone else noticed this?
Cheers.

I haven't noticed, but then I haven't checked it, will take a look tomorrow.  Haven't heard any mention of it anywhere.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: falconmick on 07 February 2017, 00:54

Booth11, I like those latch covers, where did you get them from?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr GTD on 07 February 2017, 05:58

Hope Rebecca doesn't mind, but there from here https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4pcs-Door-Lock-Buckle-Cap-Cover-Sticker-R-For-Volkswagen-VW-GOLF-6-7-MK6-MK7/32719878283.html?spm=2114.30010308.3.19.tbi0u7&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_2_10065_10068_10000074_10000032_119_10000025_10000029_430_10000028_10060_10000067_10062_10056_10055_10000062_10054_10059_10099_10000022_10000012_10103_10000015_10102_10096_10000018_10000019_10000056_10000059_10052_10053_10107_10050_10106_10051_10000053_10000007_10000050_10084_10083_10000047_10080_10082_10081_10110_10111_10112_10113_10114_10115_10000041_10000044_10078_10079_10000038_429_10073_10000035_10121,searchweb201603_10,afswitch_3_afChannel,single_sort_3_default&btsid=b33c9848-6f4e-4582-8d6c-89feba8beeb9

Still gutted they don't do GTD/I ones  :sad:

The seller never got back to me.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 07 February 2017, 07:57

Quote from: falconmick on 07 February 2017, 00:54

Booth11, I like those latch covers, where did you get them from?

As Mr GTD has linked above.  There's loads of sellers on aliexpress so just pick cheapest. If yours is a 3 dr they do a 2pc set as well on eBay.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.X252533327405.TRS0&_nkw=252533327405&_sacat=0

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 07 February 2017, 07:58

Quote from: Mr GTD on 07 February 2017, 05:58

Hope Rebecca doesn't mind, but there from here https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4pcs-Door-Lock-Buckle-Cap-Cover-Sticker-R-For-Volkswagen-VW-GOLF-6-7-MK6-MK7/32719878283.html?spm=2114.30010308.3.19.tbi0u7&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_2_10065_10068_10000074_10000032_119_10000025_10000029_430_10000028_10060_10000067_10062_10056_10055_10000062_10054_10059_10099_10000022_10000012_10103_10000015_10102_10096_10000018_10000019_10000056_10000059_10052_10053_10107_10050_10106_10051_10000053_10000007_10000050_10084_10083_10000047_10080_10082_10081_10110_10111_10112_10113_10114_10115_10000041_10000044_10078_10079_10000038_429_10073_10000035_10121,searchweb201603_10,afswitch_3_afChannel,single_sort_3_default&btsid=b33c9848-6f4e-4582-8d6c-89feba8beeb9

Still gutted they don't do GTD/I ones  :sad:

The seller never got back to me.

Not at all.   :smiley:

Shame there aren't any GTI/GTD, doesn't make sense at all.   :sad:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: falconmick on 07 February 2017, 13:03

Thanks for the replies :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: asm1 on 07 February 2017, 16:52

Not so much me but somebody else  :embarrassed:

Heard a loud bang. Somebody ran into my car whilst it was parked in its space. :sick:  Or more specifically pushed against it.  Weather is Cr@p so didn't get a real opportunity to check it out properly.  Not to mention I feel rough as well.  Got the wee old lady's details, she lives next door.  *apparently* according to a witness, she had a tyre blow out which caused her to hit my car.  Reasonably low speed and not much paint lifted but I need to see it in better light. 

Irony - that's the second person to have run into me in the past six months whilst I wasn't even in the car.  I had a perverse thought that it was the same woman as last time (it wasn't) The first timer it happened, I was due to hand my Astra back so was allowed to leave it be.  This one I shall have to get fixed - I'm not leaving it for 3+ years.

Wonder if it did enough to trigger my dashcam.... probably not.

To say I am "a bit miffed" is an understatement.   :cry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 07 February 2017, 18:15

Quote from: clubsport on 06 February 2017, 20:49

Quote from: clubsport on 04 February 2017, 09:43

Quote from: Booth11 on 03 February 2017, 22:27

Quote from: Booth11 on 01 February 2017, 22:25

Quote from: clubsport on 01 February 2017, 22:07

Quote from: Booth11 on 01 February 2017, 21:22

Yes will post up coding no problem.  I'm still sourcing those bits you mention but once sure of it, will post up.

Cheers, I assumed you already had the coding in advance. I have found some assistance on the OBDeleven forum in the past.

I had some of it already but have found conflicting info on some of the other coding so wanted to delve into it a bit more to be sure.  I'm also looking on the obdeleven forum but that's where some of the contradiction is, lol.

The coding for the Full Brake Lights (inner brake lights active and increased brightness) is:

Module 09 (Central Electrics)
Security Access 16
Code = 31347
Adaptation 10
Channel (8)-Leuchte27 NSL RC6
Lichtfunktion C27
Set to brake light = Bremslicht (default is not active)

Channel (10)-Leuchte27 NSL RC6
Dimming CD27
Set to 100 (default is 0)

I haven't done it yet, but will give it a go tomorrow evening.  More to follow hopefully.

Just to confirm, the above is the correct coding for OBDeleven for full brake lights (inner leds).  Did it tonight and worked fine.

(https://s30.postimg.org/rrpekuoc1/IMG_0171.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/c6830wcdp/)

Thank's for the confirmation Booth, I have amended that this morning. I think I need to see it at night to get the full effect!
Cheers!

Hmm... I may well be reversing this adaptation in the morning.

This is the first time I have used the car in the dark since coding the full brake lights.

When I lock the car, the inner parts of the red light, as in the part of the lamp on the actual hatchback door stay illuminated for 5 minutes after the door mirror puddle lamps go out. So you walk away with part of the rear lights on!

Has anyone else noticed this?
Cheers.

I've checked this out on mine now, a few times, and it doesn't happen.  Lights on auto, so on in dark - engine off, all rear lights go out instantaneously and before the puddle lights.   Also tried unlocking (not getting in car), lights come on (on auto setting)  then relocking and lights go off straightaway.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 07 February 2017, 18:26

Quote from: asm1 on 07 February 2017, 16:52

Not so much me but somebody else  :embarrassed:

Heard a loud bang. Somebody ran into my car whilst it was parked in its space. :sick:  Or more specifically pushed against it.  Weather is Cr@p so didn't get a real opportunity to check it out properly.  Not to mention I feel rough as well.  Got the wee old lady's details, she lives next door.  *apparently* according to a witness, she had a tyre blow out which caused her to hit my car.  Reasonably low speed and not much paint lifted but I need to see it in better light. 

Irony - that's the second person to have run into me in the past six months whilst I wasn't even in the car.  I had a perverse thought that it was the same woman as last time (it wasn't) The first timer it happened, I was due to hand my Astra back so was allowed to leave it be.  This one I shall have to get fixed - I'm not leaving it for 3+ years.

Wonder if it did enough to trigger my dashcam.... probably not.

To say I am "a bit miffed" is an understatement.   :cry:

Really sorry to hear. :sad:  It's horrible when this sort of thing happens - feel your pain.  But at least you got her details so hopefully you can get it repaired and put it behind you. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: asm1 on 07 February 2017, 20:59

Quote from: Booth11 on 07 February 2017, 18:26

Quote from: asm1 on 07 February 2017, 16:52

Not so much me but somebody else  :embarrassed:

Heard a loud bang. Somebody ran into my car whilst it was parked in its space. :sick:  Or more specifically pushed against it.  Weather is Cr@p so didn't get a real opportunity to check it out properly.  Not to mention I feel rough as well.  Got the wee old lady's details, she lives next door.  *apparently* according to a witness, she had a tyre blow out which caused her to hit my car.  Reasonably low speed and not much paint lifted but I need to see it in better light. 

Irony - that's the second person to have run into me in the past six months whilst I wasn't even in the car.  I had a perverse thought that it was the same woman as last time (it wasn't) The first timer it happened, I was due to hand my Astra back so was allowed to leave it be.  This one I shall have to get fixed - I'm not leaving it for 3+ years.

Wonder if it did enough to trigger my dashcam.... probably not.

To say I am "a bit miffed" is an understatement.   :cry:

Really sorry to hear. :sad:  It's horrible when this sort of thing happens - feel your pain.  But at least you got her details so hopefully you can get it repaired and put it behind you. 

Oh it will get repaired ok, its just the hassle of it all  :sick:  Plus I'll end up losing the car for longer than I really want to if it goes through the insurers.  THEN there's the fact that it will probably "never be the same" because the last two times I had to put a car in, I got it back and it wasn't right (bits of trim loose/falling off).... they took it off me again and yeah....

Irony of it all is that nearly exactly the same happened to me in September, but was able to leave it because I was trading in. :angry:

Anyway we shall see what happens.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 07 February 2017, 21:09

I nearly had a crunch myself today - shot out onto a busy roundabout when there was a gap and the car in front of me (who had just done what I did) jumped on the brakes to make way for an Ambulance looking to get onto the roundabout from our left that didn't even have its blues and twos on.

I jumped on the brakes too and steered around it a bit - probably missed the car in front by 2 inches and the ABS had worked hard. The Ambulance saw what it had almost caused and then put the blue lights on when exiting the roundabout as if to justify entering the roundabout in an unsafe way.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 07 February 2017, 21:24

Quote from: asm1 on 07 February 2017, 20:59

Quote from: Booth11 on 07 February 2017, 18:26

Quote from: asm1 on 07 February 2017, 16:52

Not so much me but somebody else  :embarrassed:

Heard a loud bang. Somebody ran into my car whilst it was parked in its space. :sick:  Or more specifically pushed against it.  Weather is Cr@p so didn't get a real opportunity to check it out properly.  Not to mention I feel rough as well.  Got the wee old lady's details, she lives next door.  *apparently* according to a witness, she had a tyre blow out which caused her to hit my car.  Reasonably low speed and not much paint lifted but I need to see it in better light. 

Irony - that's the second person to have run into me in the past six months whilst I wasn't even in the car.  I had a perverse thought that it was the same woman as last time (it wasn't) The first timer it happened, I was due to hand my Astra back so was allowed to leave it be.  This one I shall have to get fixed - I'm not leaving it for 3+ years.

Wonder if it did enough to trigger my dashcam.... probably not.

To say I am "a bit miffed" is an understatement.   :cry:

Really sorry to hear. :sad:  It's horrible when this sort of thing happens - feel your pain.  But at least you got her details so hopefully you can get it repaired and put it behind you. 

Oh it will get repaired ok, its just the hassle of it all  :sick:  Plus I'll end up losing the car for longer than I really want to if it goes through the insurers.  THEN there's the fact that it will probably "never be the same" because the last two times I had to put a car in, I got it back and it wasn't right (bits of trim loose/falling off).... they took it off me again and yeah....

Irony of it all is that nearly exactly the same happened to me in September, but was able to leave it because I was trading in. :angry:

Anyway we shall see what happens.

Such a pain, do you not have a garage you can trust? Mine was hit last week and I've got it going to a trustworthy place. Hope you get it sorted to your satisfaction :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 07 February 2017, 22:07

Quote from: asm1 on 07 February 2017, 20:59

Quote from: Booth11 on 07 February 2017, 18:26

Quote from: asm1 on 07 February 2017, 16:52

Not so much me but somebody else  :embarrassed:

Heard a loud bang. Somebody ran into my car whilst it was parked in its space. :sick:  Or more specifically pushed against it.  Weather is Cr@p so didn't get a real opportunity to check it out properly.  Not to mention I feel rough as well.  Got the wee old lady's details, she lives next door.  *apparently* according to a witness, she had a tyre blow out which caused her to hit my car.  Reasonably low speed and not much paint lifted but I need to see it in better light. 

Irony - that's the second person to have run into me in the past six months whilst I wasn't even in the car.  I had a perverse thought that it was the same woman as last time (it wasn't) The first timer it happened, I was due to hand my Astra back so was allowed to leave it be.  This one I shall have to get fixed - I'm not leaving it for 3+ years.

Wonder if it did enough to trigger my dashcam.... probably not.

To say I am "a bit miffed" is an understatement.   :cry:

Really sorry to hear. :sad:  It's horrible when this sort of thing happens - feel your pain.  But at least you got her details so hopefully you can get it repaired and put it behind you. 

Oh it will get repaired ok, its just the hassle of it all  :sick:  Plus I'll end up losing the car for longer than I really want to if it goes through the insurers.  THEN there's the fact that it will probably "never be the same" because the last two times I had to put a car in, I got it back and it wasn't right (bits of trim loose/falling off).... they took it off me again and yeah....

Irony of it all is that nearly exactly the same happened to me in September, but was able to leave it because I was trading in. :angry:

Anyway we shall see what happens.

As said, if there not another trustworthy bodyshop you can go to?  They are worth their weight in gold.  Mine's had 3 lots of damage (separate incidents) but left the bodyshop each time looking as good as new.  It is all the hassle though and sometimes it can feel like your car is in the bodyshop more than out if it!  Hope it works out ok for you.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 07 February 2017, 22:12

Sorry to hear of your near miss MH and the hit on your car Watts.  There are some woeful (polite name) drivers out on the roads.  I nearly got sideswiped by a flatbed truck this morning travelling stupidly fast on a rural road and over the centre line, only evasive action on my part saved the car from damage.  Tw*t.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 07 February 2017, 22:31

Quote from: Booth11 on 07 February 2017, 22:12

Sorry to hear of your near miss MH and the hit on your car Watts.  There are some woeful (polite name) drivers out on the roads.  I nearly got sideswiped by a flatbed truck this morning travelling stupidly fast on a rural road and over the centre line, only evasive action on my part saved the car from damage.  Tw*t.

Thanks, got the go ahead from DL to book it in for repair today but the garage are looking at after the 22nd :sad: And it's still got to go in for the noisy rear to be investigated (21st). Still, gradually getting there.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 08 February 2017, 08:00

There are some great bodyshops out there but they're usually not cheap and therefore not insurer approved (meaning paying an additional penalty on your excess until the other side pays up. Best repair I ever had was by Mill BMW in Sunderland, far better than either of the 2 bodyshops attached to our local VW group (Lookers, Formerly Benfield). The workshop manager at BMW said that the insurance companies prefer flat cost contracts -paying out a fixed cost like £1100 per car, whether it's a little ding or a huge crunch.

He was pretty helpful in trying to pester the insurance comoanies to stop messing about with each other (the other side had already agreed to pay up but my indurance still wanted me to pay a huge excess for going against their woshes by taking the car there.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 08 February 2017, 10:44

Booth, thank you for your help and feedback on my rear light coding issue. Now resolved.

Maybe useful going forward? It seems the best way to confirm or resolve any potential issues is to compare a screen grab of the OBD11 settings under an individual section with someone who doesn't have a problem, to see if anything differs. Cheers.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 08 February 2017, 11:35

Quote from: clubsport on 08 February 2017, 10:44

Booth, thank you for your help and feedback on my rear light coding issue. Now resolved.

Maybe useful going forward? It seems the best way to confirm or resolve any potential issues is to compare a screen grab of the OBD11 settings under an individual section with someone who doesn't have a problem, to see if anything differs. Cheers.

Glad you've resolved it.  Agree screenshots are very helpful, would have been happy to give you a screenshot of the settings.  I did that exact thing for a member on another forum at the weekend, who was having trouble disabling their headlight washers. A number of screenshots enabled them to see where they had differed. 

DRL's are next on my list :-)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 08 February 2017, 11:55

What are you doing to the DRl's?

I used the app to add DRL on the "lights menu" as a tick for on/off. The app was straightforward.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 08 February 2017, 12:14

Quote from: clubsport on 08 February 2017, 11:55

What are you doing to the DRl's?

I used the app to add DRL on the "lights menu" as a tick for on/off. The app was straightforward.

No not activating the DRL setting to show in the lights menu.  I have no desire to turn the DRL's off.

It's adaptation (long coding) to up the DRL brightness (with headlights on).  I haven't done it yet as not had time.  Think the default is they are currently set at is 26% (but need to check), so I will try them at 50% and 100%. Expect 100% will be too bright at night but many have set theirs to that.  I'll probably try and compare all 3 %s in photos and then decide which to settle on. 

Here's the coding for setting the DRL's to 100%, which has been confirmed as correct by someone that has done the DRL's.  By all accounts 100% is fine.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170208/219ce25bc579457f075eae71b642b49d.jpg)

EDIT:  Done this now at 100% and looks much better.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 08 February 2017, 21:16

Quote from: Watts on 07 February 2017, 22:31

Quote from: Booth11 on 07 February 2017, 22:12

Sorry to hear of your near miss MH and the hit on your car Watts.  There are some woeful (polite name) drivers out on the roads.  I nearly got sideswiped by a flatbed truck this morning travelling stupidly fast on a rural road and over the centre line, only evasive action on my part saved the car from damage.  Tw*t.

Thanks, got the go ahead from DL to book it in for repair today but the garage are looking at after the 22nd :sad: And it's still got to go in for the noisy rear to be investigated (21st). Still, gradually getting there.

Bit of a wait then :-(   Hopefully come end of Feb will be back to its best.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 08 February 2017, 21:24

Took my Gti on its first good run today from Sunderland to Lockerbie and back. Wasn't hanging around and outside temperature was 2°c got 38mpg on way up and 36 on the way back. Having had a gtd before I wasn't sure if I'd see any difference between it and the gti but how very wrong I was. I've been doing the same journey myself since I was 17 so know the roads very well and I can safely say that the gti is the best car I've ever done the journey in. Anyone who says a gtd is either the same or better than a gti is very much mistaken. I absolutely love my Gti pp and wish I'd bought one sooner.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Talk-torque on 08 February 2017, 22:28

Quote from: mcmaddy on 08 February 2017, 21:24

Anyone who says a gtd is either the same or better than a gti is very much mistaken. I absolutely love my Gti pp and with I'd bought one sooner.

+1   It's easy to compare figures and say that, but the cars are very different and the GTI has a fine example of a really good turbo petrol engine with a wide power band. Every trip I do leaves me glad I made the change from my GTD. That car was good, but my GTI is great!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: asm1 on 08 February 2017, 23:52

Quote from: Booth11 on 07 February 2017, 22:07

As said, if there not another trustworthy bodyshop you can go to?  They are worth their weight in gold.  Mine's had 3 lots of damage (separate incidents) but left the bodyshop each time looking as good as new.  It is all the hassle though and sometimes it can feel like your car is in the bodyshop more than out if it!  Hope it works out ok for you.

Me too.  I'm sure it will be fine - its just frustrating, I only got the car in November!

Thinking about trying one of these Smart/paintless repair places, in an effort to keep costs down.

The insurance company repairer would order two new doors (!) and have it away for a month. It's not that bad.  Cheeky sods told me they had put two new doors on my last car when I rubbed it along something - charged motability for same, and I then scratched it (again) later to discover the door had filler in it. So that's why I'm not enthralled about putting it through the insurance for a relatively minor ding. plus it is another mark on my record.

Once I have had a proper look at it, I shall look/shop around.  I wasn't out today as the weather was cold and I don't move so well.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 09 February 2017, 08:26

Quote from: asm1 on 08 February 2017, 23:52

Quote from: Booth11 on 07 February 2017, 22:07

As said, if there not another trustworthy bodyshop you can go to?  They are worth their weight in gold.  Mine's had 3 lots of damage (separate incidents) but left the bodyshop each time looking as good as new.  It is all the hassle though and sometimes it can feel like your car is in the bodyshop more than out if it!  Hope it works out ok for you.

Me too.  I'm sure it will be fine - its just frustrating, I only got the car in November!

Thinking about trying one of these Smart/paintless repair places, in an effort to keep costs down.

The insurance company repairer would order two new doors (!) and have it away for a month. It's not that bad.  Cheeky sods told me they had put two new doors on my last car when I rubbed it along something - charged motability for same, and I then scratched it (again) later to discover the door had filler in it. So that's why I'm not enthralled about putting it through the insurance for a relatively minor ding. plus it is another mark on my record.

Once I have had a proper look at it, I shall look/shop around.  I wasn't out today as the weather was cold and I don't move so well.

You don't have to use the repairers that your insurance use or want you to use. You will have to either take the car that your repair place uses or rent one yourself and claim it back from the third parties insurance company.

It is extra cost to layout but you will get it back.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 09 February 2017, 08:40

Left the GTD at home and used the wife's Polo Blue GT for the first time in ages (had to drop her off at the train station, and we decided to give her car a run as it doesn't do much mileage).

I forgot how revvy petrol engines are and the lovely noise they make when on the power. Trouble is, for the same journey as I do in my GTD daily, driven (I hope) very similarly (to the speed limits), my GTD averages around 40mpg this time of year to work (from cold) and around 55mpg on the way home (I drive to work though town and home a longer route on the motorway to avoid DPF issues). The same journey this morning in the Blue GT 31.2mpg (and it's only a 1.4)  :grin: :grin:

Was a giggle though, and the GTD's replacement in a few years time (whatever brand it is) will certainly be petrol not diesel . Be interesting to see what I can get out of it on the way home tonight ?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 09 February 2017, 15:05

Quote from: mcmaddy on 08 February 2017, 21:24

Took my Gti on its first good run today from Sunderland to Lockerbie and back. Wasn't hanging around and outside temperature was 2°c got 38mpg on way up and 36 on the way back. Having had a gtd before I wasn't sure if I'd see any difference between it and the gti but how very wrong I was. I've been doing the same journey myself since I was 17 so know the roads very well and I can safely say that the gti is the best car I've ever done the journey in. Anyone who says a gtd is either the same or better than a gti is very much mistaken. I absolutely love my Gti pp and with I'd bought one sooner.

Glad you're enjoying it, they are a great drive!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: a9wyn on 09 February 2017, 15:43

Downloaded about 5gb of music into the 'Jukebox' on my Golf GTI... took a while though

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTI_Ant on 09 February 2017, 21:37

Quote from: mcmaddy on 08 February 2017, 21:24

Took my Gti on its first good run today from Sunderland to Lockerbie and back. Wasn't hanging around and outside temperature was 2°c got 38mpg on way up and 36 on the way back. Having had a gtd before I wasn't sure if I'd see any difference between it and the gti but how very wrong I was. I've been doing the same journey myself since I was 17 so know the roads very well and I can safely say that the gti is the best car I've ever done the journey in. Anyone who says a gtd is either the same or better than a gti is very much mistaken. I absolutely love my Gti pp and with I'd bought one sooner.

Don't look back.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 10 February 2017, 11:09

Taken Mrs W's R in for new rear pads and discs which need replacing after 20K and two years, garage have told me this is a common sight has had two in already.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 10 February 2017, 12:04

At its first service, my dealer told me that My Passat would need discs and pads by 30k miles. It's now done 76k miles, still on it's original brakes. It was serviced by a specialist a few weeks ago who reckoned they were just over half worn, so would perhaps need looking at in 12 months time.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 10 February 2017, 13:51

Bathed the beast.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3897/32778128716_84627135fe_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RWutGh)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/519/32696931261_6faf651a68_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RPjjwa)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 10 February 2017, 15:17

Beautiful job as usual :drool:

Very restrained picture posting as well :laugh: :evil:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Fabio Bignose on 10 February 2017, 16:52

Had 2 new Conti 5's fitted on the front.

John at Modern tyres, Pottery Road, Deansgrange does a perfect job everytime.

Black weights used as well.!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 10 February 2017, 16:58

I went to the dealers to look at it and arrange collection on 1st March, looking forward to it now.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 10 February 2017, 19:52

Finally figured out Photobucket I think. What a palaver it was, couldn't do it from my iphone so I had to do it from my iPad. I'm not really a fan of tech. Anyway I hope this works, photo of my car at the dealers. Roll on the 1st

Should it not have more protection on it? My last few cars were covered in plastic.

(http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj564/Noghtblue-GTD/IMG_0030_zpsaepn1kr9.jpg) (http://s1268.photobucket.com/user/Noghtblue-GTD/media/IMG_0030_zpsaepn1kr9.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 10 February 2017, 20:10

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 10 February 2017, 19:52

Finally figured out Photobucket I think. What a palaver it was, couldn't do it from my iphone so I had to do it from my iPad. I'm not really a fan of tech. Anyway I hope this works, photo of my car at the dealers. Roll on the 1st

Should it not have more protection on it? My last few cars were covered in plastic.

Looks good! Not long to wait until the 1st. Bonnet, roof and tailgate would've been covered in protective sheeting, but I suspect the dealer removed this for you to view your car, assuming you'd told them you were going in to look at it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 10 February 2017, 20:15

Looks awesome!
Is that night blue?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 10 February 2017, 20:38

Quote from: SRGTD on 10 February 2017, 20:10

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 10 February 2017, 19:52

Finally figured out Photobucket I think. What a palaver it was, couldn't do it from my iphone so I had to do it from my iPad. I'm not really a fan of tech. Anyway I hope this works, photo of my car at the dealers. Roll on the 1st

Should it not have more protection on it? My last few cars were covered in plastic.

Looks good! Not long to wait until the 1st. Bonnet, roof and tailgate would've been covered in protective sheeting, but I suspect the dealer removed this for you to view your car, assuming you'd told them you were going in to look at it.

Yes I had arranged to see it, there is some plastic wrapping on the rear bits that come from the rear spoiler to the bottom of the window.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 10 February 2017, 20:42

Quote from: kalimon on 10 February 2017, 20:15

Looks awesome!
Is that night blue?

Yes night blue, it was a toss up between that and black but I went for the colour I see less of about.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 10 February 2017, 20:51

Night blue is a great colour, looks fantastic :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 10 February 2017, 20:53

Quote from: Watts on 10 February 2017, 20:51

Night blue is a great colour, looks fantastic :smiley:

Thanks, it is a great colour.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 10 February 2017, 22:25

Quote from: kalimon on 10 February 2017, 15:17

Beautiful job as usual :drool:

Very restrained picture posting as well :laugh: :evil:

Thanks.

You have no idea how hard it was exercising that restraint.  :grin:  I even resisted posting my filthy shots in the dirty car thread.  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 10 February 2017, 22:26

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 10 February 2017, 19:52

Finally figured out Photobucket I think. What a palaver it was, couldn't do it from my iphone so I had to do it from my iPad. I'm not really a fan of tech. Anyway I hope this works, photo of my car at the dealers. Roll on the 1st

Should it not have more protection on it? My last few cars were covered in plastic.

(http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj564/Noghtblue-GTD/IMG_0030_zpsaepn1kr9.jpg) (http://s1268.photobucket.com/user/Noghtblue-GTD/media/IMG_0030_zpsaepn1kr9.jpg.html)

Looks lovely.   Night Blue really suits the GTD. :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr GTD on 10 February 2017, 22:51

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 10 February 2017, 19:52

Finally figured out Photobucket I think. What a palaver it was, couldn't do it from my iphone so I had to do it from my iPad. I'm not really a fan of tech. Anyway I hope this works, photo of my car at the dealers. Roll on the 1st

Should it not have more protection on it? My last few cars were covered in plastic.

(http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj564/Noghtblue-GTD/IMG_0030_zpsaepn1kr9.jpg) (http://s1268.photobucket.com/user/Noghtblue-GTD/media/IMG_0030_zpsaepn1kr9.jpg.html)

Looks awesome that does.. :cool:

So have you arranged a time for the 1st...? From memory there's 3 or 4 of us collecting.

I'm collecting straight after I've dropped my nipper at school. Only 19 sleeps to go :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 11 February 2017, 08:19

Quote from: Booth11 on 10 February 2017, 22:26

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 10 February 2017, 19:52

Finally figured out Photobucket I think. What a palaver it was, couldn't do it from my iphone so I had to do it from my iPad. I'm not really a fan of tech. Anyway I hope this works, photo of my car at the dealers. Roll on the 1st

Should it not have more protection on it? My last few cars were covered in plastic.

(http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj564/Noghtblue-GTD/IMG_0030_zpsaepn1kr9.jpg) (http://s1268.photobucket.com/user/Noghtblue-GTD/media/IMG_0030_zpsaepn1kr9.jpg.html)

Looks lovely.   Night Blue really suits the GTD. :cool:

Thanks, I really like night blue, when it is clean.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 11 February 2017, 08:37

Quote from: Mr GTD on 10 February 2017, 22:51

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 10 February 2017, 19:52

Finally figured out Photobucket I think. What a palaver it was, couldn't do it from my iphone so I had to do it from my iPad. I'm not really a fan of tech. Anyway I hope this works, photo of my car at the dealers. Roll on the 1st

Should it not have more protection on it? My last few cars were covered in plastic.

(http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj564/Noghtblue-GTD/IMG_0030_zpsaepn1kr9.jpg) (http://s1268.photobucket.com/user/Noghtblue-GTD/media/IMG_0030_zpsaepn1kr9.jpg.html)

Looks awesome that does.. :cool:

So have you arranged a time for the 1st...? From memory there's 3 or 4 of us collecting.

I'm collecting straight after I've dropped my nipper at school. Only 19 sleeps to go :laugh:

Yes I have arranged for 12 and only 18 nights to go now :laugh:

I was surprised by the difference in the exhaust note with the sound and sport pack. I didn't bother having a drive in it but did start it just to see what is sounded like. I know it is fake noise but as long as it takes away from the diesel noise I don't really care.

They had a clubsport(No.147) in silver in the showroom and it looked stunning. My wife spent about 2 hours last night trying to convince me to get a quote on it. After see the size of the boot in the Golf she is also wondering just how often we are going to run out of room as her car doesn't have a boot.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: linc-dub on 11 February 2017, 09:54

Sport & Sound is one of the best extra's you can add - I love it.  The only problem I foresee is that it isn't included in the Mk7.5 GTD as Standard or an Optional Extra - that's no good! :angry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Raffe on 11 February 2017, 12:05

Kerbed my front o/s Pretoria  :angry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 11 February 2017, 12:14

Quote from: Raffe on 11 February 2017, 12:05

Kerbed my front o/s Pretoria  :angry:

What a sickener !

You must be fuming :angry: but at least you know they can be refurbed to a high standard judging by other R owners comments on here :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 11 February 2017, 12:32

Quote from: Raffe on 11 February 2017, 12:05

Kerbed my front o/s Pretoria  :angry:

Bugger :sad: I've given up looking too closely at mine now, it can only be disheartening :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Raffe on 11 February 2017, 12:48

Grazed it on a high kerb parking, was slow impact but about 2.5" long....in for a refurb...easy way to waste £80 odd...and yes a going to bit a right grumpy bugger now  :cry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr GTD on 11 February 2017, 13:15

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 11 February 2017, 08:37

Quote from: Mr GTD on 10 February 2017, 22:51

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 10 February 2017, 19:52

Finally figured out Photobucket I think. What a palaver it was, couldn't do it from my iphone so I had to do it from my iPad. I'm not really a fan of tech. Anyway I hope this works, photo of my car at the dealers. Roll on the 1st

Should it not have more protection on it? My last few cars were covered in plastic.

(http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj564/Noghtblue-GTD/IMG_0030_zpsaepn1kr9.jpg) (http://s1268.photobucket.com/user/Noghtblue-GTD/media/IMG_0030_zpsaepn1kr9.jpg.html)

Looks awesome that does.. :cool:

So have you arranged a time for the 1st...? From memory there's 3 or 4 of us collecting.

I'm collecting straight after I've dropped my nipper at school. Only 19 sleeps to go :laugh:

Yes I have arranged for 12 and only 18 nights to go now :laugh:

I was surprised by the difference in the exhaust note with the sound and sport pack. I didn't bother having a drive in it but did start it just to see what is sounded like. I know it is fake noise but as long as it takes away from the diesel noise I don't really care.

They had a clubsport(No.147) in silver in the showroom and it looked stunning. My wife spent about 2 hours last night trying to convince me to get a quote on it. After see the size of the boot in the Golf she is also wondering just how often we are going to run out of room as her car doesn't have a boot.

Thanks for the observation regarding the Sports & Sound I'm actually really looking forward to that option as I haven't heard how it really sounds in the flesh and the red brake calipers. I have red brake calipers on my 6 but I'm hoping the ones from the factory has better quality paint applied to it.

I'm also looking forward to keyless again, my last car(58 plate swift) had it and even after 5 years with the 6 I still get out of it and leave the bloody keys in the ignition  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 11 February 2017, 15:48

I really need to clean my car this weekend (i've likely got a funeral to go to at the end of next week, and the car is a right clip externally), but the weather is so poor today.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 11 February 2017, 15:51

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 11 February 2017, 15:48

I really need to clean my car this weekend (i've likely got a funeral to go to at the end of next week, and the car is a right clip externally), but the weather is so poor today.

Me too but it would mean getting cold so I'll give it a miss.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: a9wyn on 11 February 2017, 19:05

Quote from: kalimon on 11 February 2017, 15:51

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 11 February 2017, 15:48

I really need to clean my car this weekend (i've likely got a funeral to go to at the end of next week, and the car is a right clip externally), but the weather is so poor today.

Me too but it would mean getting cold so I'll give it a miss.

Washed mine on Monday ( it was quite mild in S.Wales then ) Haven't driven it since. So still nice and clean.
 I don't know if anybody else finds this but it takes me longer to wash the Santiago Alloys than it does to wash the rest of the car, even when the bodywork (Carbon Grey) is filthy.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: RDC on 11 February 2017, 19:17

DSG gearbox service, had a full service a week before Christmas, you thought they
 would have done it at the same time ???

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 11 February 2017, 19:21

 :wink:x

Quote from: a9wyn on 11 February 2017, 19:05

Quote from: kalimon on 11 February 2017, 15:51

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 11 February 2017, 15:48

I really need to clean my car this weekend (i've likely got a funeral to go to at the end of next week, and the car is a right clip externally), but the weather is so poor today.

Me too but it would mean getting cold so I'll give it a miss.

Washed mine on Monday ( it was quite mild in S.Wales then ) Haven't driven it since. So still nice and clean.
 I don't know if anybody else finds this but it takes me longer to wash the Santiago Alloys than it does to wash the rest of the car, even when the bodywork (Carbon Grey) is filthy.

But aren't they worth it? Sometimes I'll give my wheels and the underside plastics a wash the day before doing the rest of the car. I struggle a bit with fatigue so it helps to make things more manageable.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 11 February 2017, 19:24

Quote from: Mr GTD on 11 February 2017, 13:15

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 11 February 2017, 08:37

Quote from: Mr GTD on 10 February 2017, 22:51

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 10 February 2017, 19:52

Finally figured out Photobucket I think. What a palaver it was, couldn't do it from my iphone so I had to do it from my iPad. I'm not really a fan of tech. Anyway I hope this works, photo of my car at the dealers. Roll on the 1st

Should it not have more protection on it? My last few cars were covered in plastic.

(http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj564/Noghtblue-GTD/IMG_0030_zpsaepn1kr9.jpg) (http://s1268.photobucket.com/user/Noghtblue-GTD/media/IMG_0030_zpsaepn1kr9.jpg.html)

Looks awesome that does.. :cool:

So have you arranged a time for the 1st...? From memory there's 3 or 4 of us collecting.

I'm collecting straight after I've dropped my nipper at school. Only 19 sleeps to go :laugh:

Yes I have arranged for 12 and only 18 nights to go now :laugh:

I was surprised by the difference in the exhaust note with the sound and sport pack. I didn't bother having a drive in it but did start it just to see what is sounded like. I know it is fake noise but as long as it takes away from the diesel noise I don't really care.

They had a clubsport(No.147) in silver in the showroom and it looked stunning. My wife spent about 2 hours last night trying to convince me to get a quote on it. After see the size of the boot in the Golf she is also wondering just how often we are going to run out of room as her car doesn't have a boot.

Thanks for the observation regarding the Sports & Sound I'm actually really looking forward to that option as I haven't heard how it really sounds in the flesh and the red brake calipers. I have red brake calipers on my 6 but I'm hoping the ones from the factory has better quality paint applied to it.

I'm also looking forward to keyless again, my last car(58 plate swift) had it and even after 5 years with the 6 I still get out of it and leave the bloody keys in the ignition  :grin:

Of all the clips I have looked at on YouTube the one below seems to be closer to what it really sound like. I have decided to get a custom exhaust made up for the car(GTi style) but I still need to decide on the size of the ends, probably 80-90mm. Hoping to get it done on the day I pick it up. It is going to cost around £350 plus the rear valance from VW.

https://youtu.be/Q9ybXU8Xf2c

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr GTD on 11 February 2017, 20:46

@ I wanted a GTi

That vid makes it sound not half bad.

Make sense you getting a GTi exhaust as I know that's what you really wanted. Are you going to tune your D so that it can actually go like a GTI…?

All of the bits and bobs I've brought for it are going on straight away (- the stage 2). That will go on after the run in period.

On collection day I plan to go show my mrs it first in standard form then I'm heading straight to my Bro's and the fun begins... :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 12 February 2017, 08:11

Quote from: Mr GTD on 11 February 2017, 20:46

@ I wanted a GTi

That vid makes it sound not half bad.

Make sense you getting a GTi exhaust as I know that's what you really wanted. Are you going to tune your D so that it can actually go like a GTI…?

All of the bits and bobs I've brought for it are going on straight away (- the stage 2). That will go on after the run in period.

On collection day I plan to go show my mrs it first in standard form then I'm heading straight to my Bro's and the fun begins... :cool:

I was originally thinking of going down the GTi style exhaust but then I though I would really look too much like I wanted a GTi so I went off the idea but then my wife talked me into it again. As she said, what else can I get you for your birthday(begging of March)

I won't be adding the tuning and pedal box for the first couple of thousand miles because as the VW tech said, even VW can build a lemon and the first 2k usually shows up a lemon. With the miles I do it will only take a couple of weeks to put that many miles on it anyway.

After the news I got from work the other week I will be only keeping the car for a year and moving on to a GTi or R

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 12 February 2017, 16:49

Washed mine for the first time this year :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 12 February 2017, 19:22

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 12 February 2017, 08:11

Quote from: Mr GTD on 11 February 2017, 20:46

@ I wanted a GTi

That vid makes it sound not half bad.

Make sense you getting a GTi exhaust as I know that's what you really wanted. Are you going to tune your D so that it can actually go like a GTI…?

All of the bits and bobs I've brought for it are going on straight away (- the stage 2). That will go on after the run in period.

On collection day I plan to go show my mrs it first in standard form then I'm heading straight to my Bro's and the fun begins... :cool:

I was originally thinking of going down the GTi style exhaust but then I though I would really look too much like I wanted a GTi so I went off the idea but then my wife talked me into it again. As she said, what else can I get you for your birthday(begging of March)

I won't be adding the tuning and pedal box for the first couple of thousand miles because as the VW tech said, even VW can build a lemon and the first 2k usually shows up a lemon. With the miles I do it will only take a couple of weeks to put that many miles on it anyway.

After the news I got from work the other week I will be only keeping the car for a year and moving on to a GTi or R

My R's turbo went after 6k miles (not catastrophically so, just went on strike a few times), a Polo 1.9TDI I bought new in 2001 had a turbo go in similar fashion at similar mileage. 2k miles isn't enough to know something isn't going to happen, but plenty to know it wasn't put together incorrectly.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: linc-dub on 12 February 2017, 20:15

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OqRKMyINnc

That's exactly how the Sport & Sound is!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 12 February 2017, 22:41

Quote from: linc-dub on 12 February 2017, 20:15

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OqRKMyINnc

That's exactly how the Sport & Sound is!

God I hope not, that sounds cr@p

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 15 February 2017, 17:56

Collected my wheel with spanking new Goodyear Eagle Assymetric 3 on it.

Now just to get the wheel refurbed - luckily no diamond cut on the BBS's so an easier repair. Going to take it to the guy who does all the local Audi bodywork/refurbs as Audi have satin finishes (like mine) and looking at the refurbs he's done, they look spot on!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dean5i on 15 February 2017, 19:39

Just had these fitted,

So glad to get rid of the tombstones.

(http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j37/dean5i/My%20R/IMG_0251_zpsatqlauz8.jpg) (http://s76.photobucket.com/user/dean5i/media/My%20R/IMG_0251_zpsatqlauz8.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 15 February 2017, 20:25

^ You will not regret it, best upgrade for a performance Golf shod on Bridgestones. My PSS shod R is unflappable in all weathers when pushing on hard, I wouldn't dare go half the speed around a long bendy sliproad on my commute that I regularly do now when the road is clear.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Raffe on 18 February 2017, 11:07

Dropped it off with Alex @ AKS this morning for some fettling.....looking forward to picking it up later  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: phope on 18 February 2017, 13:37

First proper wash since before Christmas  :embarrassed:

(https://picload.org/image/rowwdogi/img_0327.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr GTD on 18 February 2017, 15:52

The Gloss Black Mirrors really do look nice on red... :cool:

Yep did mine too but I won't bore peeps with pics as it's 6.

I'm only probably going to be cleaning it once more now before I chop it in on the 1st.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jackie Treehorn on 18 February 2017, 17:52

Quote from: dean5i on 15 February 2017, 19:39

Just had these fitted,

So glad to get rid of the tombstones.

(http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j37/dean5i/My%20R/IMG_0251_zpsatqlauz8.jpg) (http://s76.photobucket.com/user/dean5i/media/My%20R/IMG_0251_zpsatqlauz8.jpg.html)

Hey tractor boy! :laugh:

How do you like the PS4s? I guess they are much improved over the standard offering i guess.  The same with everything the factory fit is avg at best.

Like MTB i am looking at a Orange MTB and before I even buy it I am looking for pedals to replace the factory kit. lol

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 18 February 2017, 18:44

Washed mine but no pics as it was coming in dark. Had a racing driver mate out today in mine and he things my humming noise is tyres instead of wheel bearings so it's going to interesting to see what the dealer says!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Raffe on 18 February 2017, 18:53

Quote from: Raffe on 18 February 2017, 11:07

Dropped it off with Alex @ AKS this morning for some fettling.....looking forward to picking it up later  :whistle:

So Eibach springs and BCS Resonator Delete pipe to the exhaust fitted, followed up with a 4 wheel alignment to AKS spec.

All in the car feels how it should have from the factory, just turned up a couple of notches in the sound and handling department, all in very pleased.

Also had the pleasure of a passenger ride in Alex's stage 3 tuned Octavia VRS running 480bhp via a Turbo Technics hybrid turbo, absolutely different level performance...bonkers quick and even FWD it handles and delivers the power beautifully with the addition of a diff.

That's me stuffed then for not striving to add big power to the R  :evil: :evil:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 21 February 2017, 07:33

Gave the GTD a late winter clean and full machine polish and C2V3 top up (2 coats). Also took the wheels off and polished and sealed with Poorboys wheel sealant.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2589/32968223006_dbcd0f1160_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SehL73)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2641/32854239312_a16dc76d42_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/S4dyHW)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/602/32883620541_ae07c10466_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/S6P9JR)

Also, at long last managed to get around to fitting the rear footwell lights (many thanks to forum member "Kevinm" for his detailed instructions. Unlike Kevin, I couldn't' be bothered making up my own harnesses so purchased them ready made from www.carsystems.pl - great OEM quality and with a dual plug that piggybacks off the front lights so no cutting or splicing of the factory cables needed at all. All nicely run under the sills then under the carpets to where the main seat harness pops out under the seat, ten cable tied to the factory harness.

Lights not pushed fully in as waiting for my Red LED bulbs to match the front footwell's but you get the idea.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/441/32646604050_8553688863_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RJSnZC)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 21 February 2017, 08:02

Quote from: Sootchucker on 21 February 2017, 07:33

Gave the GTD a late winter clean and full machine polish and C2V3 top up (2 coats). Also took the wheels off and polished and sealed with Poorboys wheel sealant.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2589/32968223006_dbcd0f1160_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SehL73)

That looks fantastic Sootchucker. Brilliant job! Hope to be doing mine in the next few weeks.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr GTD on 21 February 2017, 11:05

Great Job Sootchucker, looks awesome  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 21 February 2017, 14:35

Quote from: Sootchucker on 21 February 2017, 07:33

Gave the GTD a late winter clean and full machine polish and C2V3 top up (2 coats). Also took the wheels off and polished and sealed with Poorboys wheel sealant.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2589/32968223006_dbcd0f1160_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SehL73)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2641/32854239312_a16dc76d42_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/S4dyHW)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/602/32883620541_ae07c10466_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/S6P9JR)

Also, at long last managed to get around to fitting the rear footwell lights (many thanks to forum member "Kevinm" for his detailed instructions. Unlike Kevin, I couldn't' be bothered making up my own harnesses so purchased them ready made from www.carsystems.pl - great OEM quality and with a dual plug that piggybacks off the front lights so no cutting or splicing of the factory cables needed at all. All nicely run under the sills then under the carpets to where the main seat harness pops out under the seat, ten cable tied to the factory harness.

Lights not pushed fully in as waiting for my Red LED bulbs to match the front footwell's but you get the idea.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/441/32646604050_8553688863_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RJSnZC)

I can't believe how much better a GTD looks with red badges!
A must have mod for GTD owners.
Gorgeous looking car Sootchucker :drool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr GTD on 21 February 2017, 15:29

Quote from: kalimon on 21 February 2017, 14:35

Quote from: Sootchucker on 21 February 2017, 07:33

Gave the GTD a late winter clean and full machine polish and C2V3 top up (2 coats). Also took the wheels off and polished and sealed with Poorboys wheel sealant.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2589/32968223006_dbcd0f1160_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SehL73)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2641/32854239312_a16dc76d42_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/S4dyHW)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/602/32883620541_ae07c10466_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/S6P9JR)

Also, at long last managed to get around to fitting the rear footwell lights (many thanks to forum member "Kevinm" for his detailed instructions. Unlike Kevin, I couldn't' be bothered making up my own harnesses so purchased them ready made from www.carsystems.pl - great OEM quality and with a dual plug that piggybacks off the front lights so no cutting or splicing of the factory cables needed at all. All nicely run under the sills then under the carpets to where the main seat harness pops out under the seat, ten cable tied to the factory harness.

Lights not pushed fully in as waiting for my Red LED bulbs to match the front footwell's but you get the idea.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/441/32646604050_8553688863_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RJSnZC)

I can't believe how much better a GTD looks with red badges!
A must have mod for GTD owners.
Gorgeous looking car Sootchucker :drool:

On it... :wink:

I just don't know what colour to have the fender with the red gtd on a white car....?

What would people suggest...?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 21 February 2017, 15:44

Red - as per the last post in the detailing section - pics of my old White GTD is there with Red Badgeskins on it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr GTD on 21 February 2017, 16:11

Quote from: Sootchucker on 21 February 2017, 15:44

Red - as per the last post in the detailing section - pics of my old White GTD is there with Red Badgeskins on it.

All ordered.

Front & Rear in red with fenders in red with dark grey backing.

Thanks again Scootchucker for your help, much appreciated. :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 21 February 2017, 16:27

Are those still the original tailpipes Mr N, as they look quite big? Is it just the angle?
I remember you saying you were experimenting with the pipes that came off the Polo

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 21 February 2017, 16:48

Yeah, I'm experimenting with some "over pipes" with a slash cut that I got off Amazon. Wanted to see if I preferred the single sided look of standard with bigger pipes, or go the GTI style route with one pipe either side and yet another rear diffuser.

Think I've decided to be a bit controversial and not go the GTI way like a lot seem to go, and stick with one sided.

Trouble is I love the system Milltek do for the MK7 GTD, but I can't find it anywhere as just a rear axle back system (only a cat back system), and obviously there's a lot of it I wouldn't use as I want to retain the speaker of the S&S package.

I believe these are the parts I only require:

MSVW414 (Rear Silencer Outlet Pipe Assembly)
MSVW370 x2 (Polished Trim Assembly Twin 80mm GT80)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/689/33036272875_e2d003f501_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SkiwXD)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/644/32994607246_9b0215ca82_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SgBZdJ)

Anyone any idea when I can purchase just these parts ? I tried Milltek direct and they would only sell the complete cat back system.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Talk-torque on 21 February 2017, 17:32

After a recent trip, when I encountered 4 mobile camera vans, all in North Yorkshire, I got the Pocket GPS World Speed Camera POI database loaded via Car-Net. Enabled the POI's on the map and toggled alarm to sound for "My POI's", so will report back on how well that works. Cost me £19.99 for a year of weekly updated camera positions, so not much lost if it fails! Visual map check shows that the ones I know round here are shown. So far, so good.  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 21 February 2017, 17:47

Quote from: Sootchucker on 21 February 2017, 16:48

Yeah, I'm experimenting with some "over pipes" with a slash cut that I got off Amazon. Wanted to see if I preferred the single sided look of standard with bigger pipes, or go the GTI style route with one pipe either side and yet another rear diffuser.

Think I've decided to be a bit controversial and not go the GTI way like a lot seem to go, and stick with one sided.

Trouble is I love the system Milltek do for the MK7 GTD, but I can't find it anywhere as just a rear axle back system (only a cat back system), and obviously there's a lot of it I wouldn't use as I want to retain the speaker of the S&S package.

I believe these are the parts I only require:

MSVW414 (Rear Silencer Outlet Pipe Assembly)
MSVW370 x2 (Polished Trim Assembly Twin 80mm GT80)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/689/33036272875_e2d003f501_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SkiwXD)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/644/32994607246_9b0215ca82_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SgBZdJ)

Anyone any idea when I can purchase just these parts ? I tried Milltek direct and they would only sell the complete cat back system.

That's not good from Milltek.
I can understand them wanting to cash in on full cat back systems as much as possible but they could/should make allowances for cars with S&S.

Like you, I'd prefer the pipes in standard GTD left hand exit position rather than the wheelbarrow handles so maybe a bit more contact with Milltek will get them to relent.
Steve Pound who used to be the guy behind the mk5golfgti forum was the big cheese at Milltek last I remember. Contacting him directly might get some joy.

Any link to the size of trim you are using from Amazon?
It looks pretty good from your pic.

Quote from: Talk-torque on 21 February 2017, 17:32

After a recent trip, when I encountered 4 mobile camera vans, all in North Yorkshire, I got the Pocket GPS World Speed Camera POI database loaded via Car-Net. Enabled the POI's on the map and toggled alarm to sound for "My POI's", so will report back on how well that works. Cost me £19.99 for a year of weekly updated camera positions, so not much lost if it fails! Visual map check shows that the ones I know round here are shown. So far, so good.  :wink:

Is that Pro Nav or 'free' nav?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 21 February 2017, 19:25

Quote from: Sootchucker on 21 February 2017, 16:48

Yeah, I'm experimenting with some "over pipes" with a slash cut that I got off Amazon. Wanted to see if I preferred the single sided look of standard with bigger pipes, or go the GTI style route with one pipe either side and yet another rear diffuser.

Think I've decided to be a bit controversial and not go the GTI way like a lot seem to go, and stick with one sided.

Trouble is I love the system Milltek do for the MK7 GTD, but I can't find it anywhere as just a rear axle back system (only a cat back system), and obviously there's a lot of it I wouldn't use as I want to retain the speaker of the S&S package.

I believe these are the parts I only require:

MSVW414 (Rear Silencer Outlet Pipe Assembly)
MSVW370 x2 (Polished Trim Assembly Twin 80mm GT80)

Anyone any idea when I can purchase just these parts ? I tried Milltek direct and they would only sell the complete cat back system.

I was indecisive about whether or not to go down the GTi style or keep it more OEM but a bit bigger and nicer. I contacted Milltek and explained the situation about my car having the sound and sport pack and like you I was told they only sell the hole cat back system.

I then had a look around and came across http://www.mijexhaust.com and after talking to them and visiting their place I have decided to go with a GTi style with 80mm slash style ends and it will take them about 2-3 hours to do it and cost £250-£300 to do.

They have a good reputation from what I could find out and talking to them only backed that up. However Mr GTD emailed them and they didn't get back to him so I would suggest ringing them.

Although I'm now thinking of going down the modified original route after seeing yours.  :cry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Talk-torque on 21 February 2017, 19:25

Quote from: Exonian on 21 February 2017, 17:47

Quote from: Talk-torque on 21 February 2017, 17:32

After a recent trip, when I encountered 4 mobile camera vans, all in North Yorkshire, I got the Pocket GPS World Speed Camera POI database loaded via Car-Net. Enabled the POI's on the map and toggled alarm to sound for "My POI's", so will report back on how well that works. Cost me £19.99 for a year of weekly updated camera positions, so not much lost if it fails! Visual map check shows that the ones I know round here are shown. So far, so good.  :wink:

Is that Pro Nav or 'free' nav?

Just the boggo Discover Nav MIB2. After a bit of perseverance with both Car-Net and the WLAN to my car, which I find is better using the house Wi-Fi than my phone's hotspot, it's not too difficult. How effective is another thing, but it's better than nothing!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mihaelo1 on 21 February 2017, 21:13

Quote from: phope on 18 February 2017, 13:37

First proper wash since before Christmas  :embarrassed:

Can you tell me is this foam any good? Wich mark do you use? Wouldnt it be better if you use citrus pre wash like Valet Pro Citrus or Chemical Guys Signature orange digresser or Optimum Opti clean? I am asking you this because i think that snow foam doesnt have any effect and it is just for the "show". Please correct me if i am wrong.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 21 February 2017, 22:00

Quote from: mihaelo1 on 21 February 2017, 21:13

Quote from: phope on 18 February 2017, 13:37

First proper wash since before Christmas  :embarrassed:

Can you tell me is this foam any good? Wich mark do you use? Wouldnt it be better if you use citrus pre wash like Valet Pro Citrus or Chemical Guys Signature orange digresser or Optimum Opti clean? I am asking you this because i think that snow foam doesnt have any effect and it is just for the "show". Please correct me if i am wrong.

You are wrong, lol.  Snow foam (used with a proper lance) can be very effective IME, the 'show' is irrelevant.  ValetPro Citrus Pre-wash is also very good and for winter a double whammy of both work very well used in tandem get as much grime off before the touch stage of washing.  I like to snow foam first, rinse, then follow with VP Citrus (applied with foam lance), rinse and then bucket wash etc.  ETTO but snow foam is a stage I would not forfeit. 

Right, I'll get me coat.  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr GTD on 22 February 2017, 07:01

Quote from: Mr GTD on 21 February 2017, 16:11

Quote from: Sootchucker on 21 February 2017, 15:44

Red - as per the last post in the detailing section - pics of my old White GTD is there with Red Badgeskins on it.

All ordered.

Front & Rear in red with fenders in red with dark grey backing.

Thanks again Scootchucker for your help, much appreciated. :smiley:

I also noticed on the Badgeskins website that they do GTI caliper skins but sadly GTD ones aren't available.

When you configure the MK7 in the extra section the S&S says it comes with red brake Caliper with GTD logos on fronts but every GTD I've seen with S&S doesn't seem to have them.

discription of the S&S from the configurator
 This sound actuator enhances the aural sensation by giving and 'Deep Sporty sound' inside the car using 'Sport' mode (using the Driver Profile Selection) with no additional noise externally. The pack also includes Red brake callipers on the front and rear with 'GTD' logo on the front callipers.

So I contacted Badgeskins to which they had this to say...

The problem i have is that in canada we dont get the GTD so it makes it tough for me to template and create a skin for some of the UK cars.

If you  can get me the part number for the caliper cover than perhaps i can find one to template or if you know of anyone with a extra one.

Cheers,
Dennis

So can anyone help with this..? or is it a lost cause.

Thanks

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 22 February 2017, 07:21

GTD's with the sport and sound pack have the same calipers as the non S&S pack - just painted red. So unlike the GTI PP models, they don't come (or are able to accept) a cover plate for the caliper with a logo on it. It's a mistake in the description by VW.

AFAIK, GTD's have never come with logo'd Calipers.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr GTD on 22 February 2017, 07:38

Quote from: Sootchucker on 22 February 2017, 07:21

GTD's with the sport and sound pack have the same calipers as the non S&S pack - just painted red. So unlike the GTI PP models, they don't come (or are able to accept) a cover plate for the caliper with a logo on it. It's a mistake in the description by VW.

AFAIK, GTD's have never come with logo'd Calipers.

Damn it.

I thought as much though.

I'm trying to see if someone can make some up for me, I'm just waiting on a couple of responses.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 22 February 2017, 08:31

Quote from: Mr GTD on 22 February 2017, 07:38

Quote from: Sootchucker on 22 February 2017, 07:21

GTD's with the sport and sound pack have the same calipers as the non S&S pack - just painted red. So unlike the GTI PP models, they don't come (or are able to accept) a cover plate for the caliper with a logo on it. It's a mistake in the description by VW.

AFAIK, GTD's have never come with logo'd Calipers.

Damn it.

I thought as much though.

I'm trying to see if someone can make some up for me, I'm just waiting on a couple of responses.

Just make sure that they use high temperature transfer stickers.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr GTD on 22 February 2017, 08:41

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 22 February 2017, 08:31

Quote from: Mr GTD on 22 February 2017, 07:38

Quote from: Sootchucker on 22 February 2017, 07:21

GTD's with the sport and sound pack have the same calipers as the non S&S pack - just painted red. So unlike the GTI PP models, they don't come (or are able to accept) a cover plate for the caliper with a logo on it. It's a mistake in the description by VW.

AFAIK, GTD's have never come with logo'd Calipers.

Damn it.

I thought as much though.

I'm trying to see if someone can make some up for me, I'm just waiting on a couple of responses.

Just make sure that they use high temperature transfer stickers.

Will do mate.

Only 7 sleeps now :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 22 February 2017, 09:20

Quote from: Mr GTD on 22 February 2017, 08:41

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 22 February 2017, 08:31

Quote from: Mr GTD on 22 February 2017, 07:38

Quote from: Sootchucker on 22 February 2017, 07:21

GTD's with the sport and sound pack have the same calipers as the non S&S pack - just painted red. So unlike the GTI PP models, they don't come (or are able to accept) a cover plate for the caliper with a logo on it. It's a mistake in the description by VW.

AFAIK, GTD's have never come with logo'd Calipers.

Damn it.

I thought as much though.

I'm trying to see if someone can make some up for me, I'm just waiting on a couple of responses.

Just make sure that they use high temperature transfer stickers.

Will do mate.

Only 7 sleeps now :grin:

Going to be a slow week, hopefully the weather will be good next week. Going to really miss my car but it is going to a family member so I will still be able to drive it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 22 February 2017, 12:57

Dropped mine off at the bodyshop for a door respray and replacement door mirror. OH has lent me her Ferrari.... (1.0 Lupo  :grin:)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 22 February 2017, 13:00

For what they are, I always thought the Lupo was a great city car. Also recently went in a friends new VW Up! and was amazed how much interior space it had and how well it went. Great little cars.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 22 February 2017, 13:21

Quote from: Mr GTD on 22 February 2017, 07:38

Quote from: Sootchucker on 22 February 2017, 07:21

GTD's with the sport and sound pack have the same calipers as the non S&S pack - just painted red. So unlike the GTI PP models, they don't come (or are able to accept) a cover plate for the caliper with a logo on it. It's a mistake in the description by VW.

AFAIK, GTD's have never come with logo'd Calipers.

Damn it.

I thought as much though.

I'm trying to see if someone can make some up for me, I'm just waiting on a couple of responses.

There's is a guy on flee bay Uber9 he does High temp calliper decals iv used him before in the past never had an issue with any of his decals..
Contact as below.

sales@uber9.co.uk

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr GTD on 22 February 2017, 13:26

Quote from: gtiaps on 22 February 2017, 13:21

Quote from: Mr GTD on 22 February 2017, 07:38

Quote from: Sootchucker on 22 February 2017, 07:21

GTD's with the sport and sound pack have the same calipers as the non S&S pack - just painted red. So unlike the GTI PP models, they don't come (or are able to accept) a cover plate for the caliper with a logo on it. It's a mistake in the description by VW.

AFAIK, GTD's have never come with logo'd Calipers.

Damn it.

I thought as much though.

I'm trying to see if someone can make some up for me, I'm just waiting on a couple of responses.

There's is a guy on flee bay Uber9 he does High temp calliper decals iv used him before in the past never had an issue with any of his decals..
Contact as below.

sales@uber9.co.uk

Yeah I've actually been In contacted with Adam about his Decals and he says said he can sort me out so I'm just waiting on a PayPal invoice so I can pay him...

Adam has said if I'm willing to send him good pics of them fitted then he will refund me.  :cool:

Thanks

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 22 February 2017, 13:34

Quote from: Mr GTD on 22 February 2017, 13:26

Quote from: gtiaps on 22 February 2017, 13:21

Quote from: Mr GTD on 22 February 2017, 07:38

Quote from: Sootchucker on 22 February 2017, 07:21

GTD's with the sport and sound pack have the same calipers as the non S&S pack - just painted red. So unlike the GTI PP models, they don't come (or are able to accept) a cover plate for the caliper with a logo on it. It's a mistake in the description by VW.

AFAIK, GTD's have never come with logo'd Calipers.

Damn it.

I thought as much though.

I'm trying to see if someone can make some up for me, I'm just waiting on a couple of responses.

There's is a guy on flee bay Uber9 he does High temp calliper decals iv used him before in the past never had an issue with any of his decals..
Contact as below.

sales@uber9.co.uk

Yeah I've actually been In contacted with Adam about his Decals and he says said he can sort me out so I'm just waiting on a PayPal invoice so I can pay him...

Adam has said if I'm willing to send him good pics of them fitted then he will refund me.  :cool:

Thanks

Lol even better iv used Adam many times over the years..

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mark V GTD on 22 February 2017, 13:47

Quote from: Sootchucker on 22 February 2017, 07:21

it. It's a mistake in the description by VW.

Not to mention the claim in the same description that the pack provides 'no additional noise externally' - the whole point of it is that it does provide external noise - the internal noise comes as standard anyway.

VWUK really are muppets!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 22 February 2017, 15:24

Picked the registration number. Had a choice of 16 to pick from so I put them all in an online numberplate thing to see what they looked like to help me choose. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr GTD on 22 February 2017, 15:38

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 22 February 2017, 15:24

Picked the registration number. Had a choice of 16 to pick from so I put them all in an online numberplate thing to see what they looked like to help me choose.

 :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MikeP on 22 February 2017, 19:01

Just ordered the Revo carbon fibre full induction kit to go with the latest version of the Stage 1 remap. It should be fun.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 22 February 2017, 19:54

My red LED bulbs turned up today so I finished off my rear footwell lighting mod to match the red ones already in the front.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/599/32931149241_8ec3a1fdda_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Sb1Knc)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2771/32931147061_cf6c866c30_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Sb1JHB)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr GTD on 22 February 2017, 20:01

Nice!! :cool:

Looks very  smart that...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ajmoir36 on 22 February 2017, 20:03

Cleaned a whole bunch of bird pooh of the car good job the wax works well as it was a breeze and just slid off.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 22 February 2017, 20:31

Quote from: Sootchucker on 22 February 2017, 19:54

My red LED bulbs turned up today so I finished off my rear footwell lighting mod to match the red ones already in the front.

That reminds me of something I was supposed to ask a few weeks back.

In my cc the the foot well lighting is so much brighter. A few weeks ago when I had a GTD I noticed it and going from one to the other I needed to have the cc set at 20-30% to be as low as it was in the golf. I have it set at 75% in my cc. Is there an option for brighter led lights that fit the OEM opening and preferably in white as I don't really like other colours?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 22 February 2017, 21:15

Quote from: Sootchucker on 22 February 2017, 13:00

For what they are, I always thought the Lupo was a great city car. Also recently went in a friends new VW Up! and was amazed how much interior space it had and how well it went. Great little cars.

It is a good city car, it's just slow, noisy, creaky, doesn't stop.... But it's like an old family friend having had it 14 years now and has needed little work over the years. I had an Up! as a loan car and yes, roomy and quite nippy but the auto box was a disgrace.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr GTD on 23 February 2017, 12:04

Quote from: Mr GTD on 22 February 2017, 13:26

Quote from: gtiaps on 22 February 2017, 13:21

Quote from: Mr GTD on 22 February 2017, 07:38

Quote from: Sootchucker on 22 February 2017, 07:21

GTD's with the sport and sound pack have the same calipers as the non S&S pack - just painted red. So unlike the GTI PP models, they don't come (or are able to accept) a cover plate for the caliper with a logo on it. It's a mistake in the description by VW.

AFAIK, GTD's have never come with logo'd Calipers.

Damn it.

I thought as much though.

I'm trying to see if someone can make some up for me, I'm just waiting on a couple of responses.

There's is a guy on flee bay Uber9 he does High temp calliper decals iv used him before in the past never had an issue with any of his decals..
Contact as below.

sales@uber9.co.uk

Yeah I've actually been In contacted with Adam about his Decals and he says said he can sort me out so I'm just waiting on a PayPal invoice so I can pay him...

Adam has said if I'm willing to send him good pics of them fitted then he will refund me.  :cool:

Thanks

All ordered now.

They were £6.50 if anyone else is interested. I hope to get this refunded myself as I will be providing pics to Adam.

I will post up pics of them once fitted to the car.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 23 February 2017, 14:48

Mr GTD, out of interest, where are you going to put the caliper stickers ?

I ask as the standard Calipers don't have the smooth cover plate that the PP GTI has, and instead has a big scallop cut out of the units right back to the brake pad ? Can't see where they would fit ?

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2932/32255859883_99eed34d6d_o.jpg)[/url (https://flic.kr/p/R9kHne)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 23 February 2017, 14:54

Well spotted Sootchucker.
I wonder if that cover thing is available to buy ?
PS
Actually I've just looked at an old picture of my front brake caliper and it appears to be a different part altogether.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 23 February 2017, 15:02

Quote from: kalimon on 23 February 2017, 14:54

Well spotted Sootchucker.
I wonder if that cover thing is available to buy ?
PS
Actually I've just looked at an old picture of my front brake caliper and it appears to be a different part altogether.

The cover things won't fit as the brakes are 340mm on the PP/R plus the calliper is drilled on them to accept the covers.
I must admit I was wondering where people were going to attach the stickers to the standard GTI/D brakes.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 23 February 2017, 15:04

I'd checked this a while ago when I had my White GTD. The GTI PP calipers are very different and have two holes drilled in them that the 2 posts with their locking clips on the back side of the "GTI" logo plate slide into. We don't have that design on standard GTD/GTi models. Also PP models are (IIRC) 345mm discs and GTD and standard GTI's are only 312mm, so they might be different from that standpoint as well ?

**edit== oops just seen Exonian beat me to it  :grin:**

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 23 February 2017, 15:10

Quote from: Sootchucker on 23 February 2017, 15:04

I'd checked this a while ago when I had my White GTD. The GTI PP calipers are very different and have two holes drilled in them that the 2 posts with their locking clips on the back side of the "GTI" logo plate slide into. We don't have that design on standard GTD/GTi models. Also PP models are (IIRC) 345mm discs and GTD and standard GTI's are only 312mm, so they might be different from that standpoint as well ?

**edit== oops just seen Exonian beat me to it  :grin:**

I'm surprised the GTD can even stop with that size disc :whistle: :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 23 February 2017, 15:14

Well my Scirocco and my previous to that MK5 Golf GT 2.0 TDI,only had 288mm rotors ! :shocked:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 23 February 2017, 15:18

Quote from: Sootchucker on 23 February 2017, 15:14

Well my Scirocco and my previous to that MK5 Golf GT 2.0 TDI,only had 288mm rotors ! :shocked:

Haha, I'm amazed you're still with us :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 23 February 2017, 15:21

Just spotted this on the AVForums that I frequent
https://www.avforums.com/threads/dtuk-crd-t-tuning-box-parking-sensor-kits-brand-new.2085970/

Might be of use to someone on here and I'm sure that price is negotiable :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 23 February 2017, 19:07

Quote from: kalimon on 23 February 2017, 14:54

Well spotted Sootchucker.
I wonder if that cover thing is available to buy ?
PS
Actually I've just looked at an old picture of my front brake caliper and it appears to be a different part altogether.

The callipers on the PP are the same as Audi used on the B6/7 S4 and the plates will only fit thoes callipers.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Talk-torque on 23 February 2017, 19:25

PP calliper covers can be bought here. (https://www.kunzmann.de/shop/en/exterieur-original-volkswagen-vw-golf-7-logo-brake-body.htm)

Hight temperature double sided tape anybody?  :grin:

I thought they were cheap at €22, but that's per side, so €44 a pair.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 23 February 2017, 19:40

Quote from: Talk-torque on 23 February 2017, 19:25

PP calliper covers can be bought here. (https://www.kunzmann.de/shop/en/exterieur-original-volkswagen-vw-golf-7-logo-brake-body.htm)

Hight temperature double sided tape anybody?  :grin:

I thought they were cheap at €22, but that's per side, so €44 a pair.

But the PP and non PP/GTD have different callipers.

On a side note how the hell did you make 'here' into a link? I'm too old :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr GTD on 23 February 2017, 21:35

Quote from: Sootchucker on 23 February 2017, 14:48

Mr GTD, out of interest, where are you going to put the caliper stickers ?

I ask as the standard Calipers don't have the smooth cover plate that the PP GTI has, and instead has a big scallop cut out of the units right back to the brake pad ? Can't see where they would fit ?

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2932/32255859883_99eed34d6d_o.jpg)[/url
 (https://flic.kr/p/R9kHne)

Oh if only I had that pic earlier..

Oh Well, when there here (and the car is :grin:) I will test fit them before committing but I think I can safely say they mostly won't be fitted.

£6.50 down the drain...but at least it's not £650 I suppose. :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 23 February 2017, 21:36

Quote from: Sootchucker on 22 February 2017, 19:54

My red LED bulbs turned up today so I finished off my rear footwell lighting mod to match the red ones already in the front.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/599/32931149241_8ec3a1fdda_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Sb1Knc)

That looks the business  :grin:

Is this the harness here  (http://www.carsystems.pl/vw-golf-7-footwell-led-light-rear-plug-play-wiring-5g0947409,id1991.html) as carsystems seem to have a couple of different versions?
It says in the description its 1 x wiring. Does it just run from one front footwell light?
How do you hide the cables as it looks like a decent mod?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: falconmick on 23 February 2017, 21:38

Looks good :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 23 February 2017, 22:03

Quote from: Mr GTD on 23 February 2017, 21:35

Quote from: Sootchucker on 23 February 2017, 14:48

Mr GTD, out of interest, where are you going to put the caliper stickers ?

I ask as the standard Calipers don't have the smooth cover plate that the PP GTI has, and instead has a big scallop cut out of the units right back to the brake pad ? Can't see where they would fit ?

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2932/32255859883_99eed34d6d_o.jpg)[/url
 (https://flic.kr/p/R9kHne)

Oh if only I had that pic earlier..

Oh Well, when there here (and the car is :grin:) I will test fit them before committing but I think I can safely say they mostly won't be fitted.

£6.50 down the drain...but at least it's not £650 I suppose. :rolleyes:

If your getting your calliper stickers off Adam you do get 3 different sizes and the decals do fit the non PP callipers I know caus I have them on mine lol   :whistle:

(https://s22.postimg.org/b4ao39oap/20160502_081139.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/q097auzp9/)how to take screenshots (https://postimage.org/app.php)

If you zoom in on my front wheel you can make the decals out  :whistle: :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr GTD on 23 February 2017, 22:55

Quote from: gtiaps on 23 February 2017, 22:03

Quote from: Mr GTD on 23 February 2017, 21:35

Quote from: Sootchucker on 23 February 2017, 14:48

Mr GTD, out of interest, where are you going to put the caliper stickers ?

I ask as the standard Calipers don't have the smooth cover plate that the PP GTI has, and instead has a big scallop cut out of the units right back to the brake pad ? Can't see where they would fit ?

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2932/32255859883_99eed34d6d_o.jpg)[/url
 (https://flic.kr/p/R9kHne)

Oh if only I had that pic earlier..

Oh Well, when there here (and the car is :grin:) I will test fit them before committing but I think I can safely say they mostly won't be fitted.

£6.50 down the drain...but at least it's not £650 I suppose. :rolleyes:

If your getting your calliper stickers off Adam you do get 3 different sizes and the decals do fit the non PP callipers I know caus I have them on mine lol   :whistle:

(https://s22.postimg.org/b4ao39oap/20160502_081139.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/q097auzp9/)how to take screenshots (https://postimage.org/app.php)

If you zoom in on my front wheel you can make the decals out  :whistle: :whistle:

Phew!!
Thanks Graham, yeah I'm getting them from Adam and like you said he sends three different sizes.

All is well again :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 24 February 2017, 07:37

p3asa - this is the harness I purchased : http://www.carsystems.pl/vw-footwell-lighting-rear-plug-play-harness,id647.html

One thing to remember is that I wanted to change from the standard White LED footwell lights to put my own coloured LED bulbs in. I already had a couple of "standard" (aka filament bulb type) footwell lights in the garage from my MK V Golf days (part number 6L0 947 415) so used them with my aftermarket bulbs. If you are happy with the white light, then you can continue to use the VW LED footwell lights which obviously have to be purchased separately.

One thing though, from the descriptions on the car systems web site it said "Only one loom is needed for the fitting of both lights (drivers, passengers site)", so I assumed that meant that there was one harness and that both lights for the rear were joined together. Happily though that wasn't the case and each side of the car had it's own cable.

Running the cables wasn't hard, although I wasn't brave enough to unplug the seat wiring so instead I just removed the seat runner bolts and tilted the seat forwards and backwards as I needed to get the access I wanted without disconnecting anything (obviously with the ignition off). You need to unclip the sill trim (which just simply pulls off - just a few clips), and that then allows you access to the kick well trim on either side of the car. I didn't need to remove these fully just prise out slightly (the drivers side one would necessitate removal of the bonnet release handle anyway, and I didn't want to do that.).

So just unplug the stock connection in the front footwell lights, plug the new harness connector in instead, and then plug the factory footwell connector just removed into the female "piggy back" connector on the new harness. Then run the cable down the sills tie wrapping it to the existing harness, then near the front of the seat run the cable under the carpet to where the factory seat harness pops out from underneath the carpet. With the seat free to move and the sill trim unclipped it's very easy to lift the carpet and push the cable though. Then I just ran the cable though holes on the underside of the seat to where the cutout was for the rear lights. Unlike Kevin's expert approach, I didn't put another connection in the cable for removal of the seat, as the small amount of harness that runs though and under the seat can be very easily pulled out if required. Then just cable tie everything in place and re-assemble.

The first side took me about an hour or so, and the second (once I knew what i was doing) about 45 minutes only. Not as professional install as Kevin's but like I said I didn't want to remove the seat and mess with the factory seat plugs etc. However the cables are still invisible and I still have full movement of the seat front and back.

I hope this helps.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 24 February 2017, 08:35

Quote from: Mr GTD on 23 February 2017, 22:55

Quote from: gtiaps on 23 February 2017, 22:03

Quote from: Mr GTD on 23 February 2017, 21:35

Quote from: Sootchucker on 23 February 2017, 14:48

Mr GTD, out of interest, where are you going to put the caliper stickers ?

I ask as the standard Calipers don't have the smooth cover plate that the PP GTI has, and instead has a big scallop cut out of the units right back to the brake pad ? Can't see where they would fit ?

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2932/32255859883_99eed34d6d_o.jpg)[/url
 (https://flic.kr/p/R9kHne)

Oh if only I had that pic earlier..

Oh Well, when there here (and the car is :grin:) I will test fit them before committing but I think I can safely say they mostly won't be fitted.

£6.50 down the drain...but at least it's not £650 I suppose. :rolleyes:

If your getting your calliper stickers off Adam you do get 3 different sizes and the decals do fit the non PP callipers I know caus I have them on mine lol   :whistle:

(https://s22.postimg.org/b4ao39oap/20160502_081139.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/q097auzp9/)how to take screenshots (https://postimage.org/app.php)

If you zoom in on my front wheel you can make the decals out  :whistle: :whistle:

Phew!!
Thanks Graham, yeah I'm getting them from Adam and like you said he sends three different sizes.

All is well again :wink:

No problem MrGtd but its Neil not Graham lol  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Talk-torque on 24 February 2017, 08:46

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 23 February 2017, 19:40

Quote from: Talk-torque on 23 February 2017, 19:25

PP calliper covers can be bought here. (https://www.kunzmann.de/shop/en/exterieur-original-volkswagen-vw-golf-7-logo-brake-body.htm)

Hight temperature double sided tape anybody?  :grin:

I thought they were cheap at €22, but that's per side, so €44 a pair.

But the PP and non PP/GTD have different callipers.

On a side note how the hell did you make 'here' into a link? I'm too old :rolleyes:

......but they are bigger, so the covers would fit over - if you aren't too fussy! I wasn't being entirely serious!  :rolleyes:

The embedding of the link is formed by [U RL=link]whatever you want to write[/U RL] (without the spaces!) HTH  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr GTD on 24 February 2017, 08:53

Quote from: gtiaps on 24 February 2017, 08:35

Quote from: Mr GTD on 23 February 2017, 22:55

Quote from: gtiaps on 23 February 2017, 22:03

Quote from: Mr GTD on 23 February 2017, 21:35

Quote from: Sootchucker on 23 February 2017, 14:48

Mr GTD, out of interest, where are you going to put the caliper stickers ?

I ask as the standard Calipers don't have the smooth cover plate that the PP GTI has, and instead has a big scallop cut out of the units right back to the brake pad ? Can't see where they would fit ?

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2932/32255859883_99eed34d6d_o.jpg)[/url
 (https://flic.kr/p/R9kHne)

Oh if only I had that pic earlier..

Oh Well, when there here (and the car is :grin:) I will test fit them before committing but I think I can safely say they mostly won't be fitted.

£6.50 down the drain...but at least it's not £650 I suppose. :rolleyes:

If your getting your calliper stickers off Adam you do get 3 different sizes and the decals do fit the non PP callipers I know caus I have them on mine lol   :whistle:

(https://s22.postimg.org/b4ao39oap/20160502_081139.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/q097auzp9/)how to take screenshots (https://postimage.org/app.php)

If you zoom in on my front wheel you can make the decals out  :whistle: :whistle:

Phew!!
Thanks Graham, yeah I'm getting them from Adam and like you said he sends three different sizes.

All is well again :wink:

No problem MrGtd but its Neil not Graham lol  :whistle:

Neil, please accept my apologies. Getting you mixed up with Gnasher.

D'oh moment  :embarrassed:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 24 February 2017, 09:17

Quote from: Mr GTD on 24 February 2017, 08:53

Quote from: gtiaps on 24 February 2017, 08:35

Quote from: Mr GTD on 23 February 2017, 22:55

Quote from: gtiaps on 23 February 2017, 22:03

Quote from: Mr GTD on 23 February 2017, 21:35

Quote from: Sootchucker on 23 February 2017, 14:48

Mr GTD, out of interest, where are you going to put the caliper stickers ?

I ask as the standard Calipers don't have the smooth cover plate that the PP GTI has, and instead has a big scallop cut out of the units right back to the brake pad ? Can't see where they would fit ?

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2932/32255859883_99eed34d6d_o.jpg)[/url
 (https://flic.kr/p/R9kHne)

Oh if only I had that pic earlier..

Oh Well, when there here (and the car is :grin:) I will test fit them before committing but I think I can safely say they mostly won't be fitted.

£6.50 down the drain...but at least it's not £650 I suppose. :rolleyes:

If your getting your calliper stickers off Adam you do get 3 different sizes and the decals do fit the non PP callipers I know caus I have them on mine lol   :whistle:

(https://s22.postimg.org/b4ao39oap/20160502_081139.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/q097auzp9/)how to take screenshots (https://postimage.org/app.php)

If you zoom in on my front wheel you can make the decals out  :whistle: :whistle:

Phew!!
Thanks Graham, yeah I'm getting them from Adam and like you said he sends three different sizes.

All is well again :wink:

No problem MrGtd but its Neil not Graham lol  :whistle:

Neil, please accept my apologies. Getting you mixed up with Gnasher.

D'oh moment  :embarrassed:

Lol no worries assumed was a case of mistaken identity hahaha  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 24 February 2017, 09:26

Quote from: Sootchucker on 24 February 2017, 07:37

p3asa - this is the harness I purchased : http://www.carsystems.pl/vw-footwell-lighting-rear-plug-play-harness,id647.html

One thing to remember is that I wanted to change from the standard White LED footwell lights to put my own coloured LED bulbs in. I already had a couple of "standard" (aka filament bulb type) footwell lights in the garage from my MK V Golf days (part number 6L0 947 415) so used them with my aftermarket bulbs. If you are happy with the white light, then you can continue to use the VW LED footwell lights which obviously have to be purchased separately.

One thing though, from the descriptions on the car systems web site it said "Only one loom is needed for the fitting of both lights (drivers, passengers site)", so I assumed that meant that there was one harness and that both lights for the rear were joined together. Happily though that wasn't the case and each side of the car had it's own cable.

Running the cables wasn't hard, although I wasn't brave enough to unplug the seat wiring so instead I just removed the seat runner bolts and tilted the seat forwards and backwards as I needed to get the access I wanted without disconnecting anything (obviously with the ignition off). You need to unclip the sill trim (which just simply pulls off - just a few clips), and that then allows you access to the kick well trim on either side of the car. I didn't need to remove these fully just prise out slightly (the drivers side one would necessitate removal of the bonnet release handle anyway, and I didn't want to do that.).

So just unplug the stock connection in the front footwell lights, plug the new harness connector in instead, and then plug the factory footwell connector just removed into the female "piggy back" connector on the new harness. Then run the cable down the sills tie wrapping it to the existing harness, then near the front of the seat run the cable under the carpet to where the factory seat harness pops out from underneath the carpet. With the seat free to move and the sill trim unclipped it's very easy to lift the carpet and push the cable though. Then I just ran the cable though holes on the underside of the seat to where the cutout was for the rear lights. Unlike Kevin's expert approach, I didn't put another connection in the cable for removal of the seat, as the small amount of harness that runs though and under the seat can be very easily pulled out if required. Then just cable tie everything in place and re-assemble.

The first side took me about an hour or so, and the second (once I knew what i was doing) about 45 minutes only. Not as professional install as Kevin's but like I said I didn't want to remove the seat and mess with the factory seat plugs etc. However the cables are still invisible and I still have full movement of the seat front and back.

I hope this helps.

Great explanation, I might consider this mod now. One thing though, on the site selling the cables it mentioned about needing coding afterwards, was that the case?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 24 February 2017, 10:17

No coding at all. Think that might be if you car has no front footwell illumination fitting at all.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 24 February 2017, 11:14

Quote from: Sootchucker on 24 February 2017, 10:17

No coding at all. Think that might be if you car has no front footwell illumination fitting at all.

Brilliant, thanks very much for that :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 24 February 2017, 18:18

Got my car back from the bodyshop, all remnants of the brief encounter with a lorry gone. Near side front wing and door resprayed, new mirror. Looks good so far but the light wasn't great so will have a better look tomorrow. I do trust the garage to have done quality work but anyone can make a mistake!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 24 February 2017, 18:35

Quote from: Watts on 24 February 2017, 18:18

Got my car back from the bodyshop, all remnants of the brief encounter with a lorry gone. Near side front wing and door resprayed, new mirror. Looks good so far but the light wasn't great so will have a better look tomorrow. I do trust the garage to have done quality work but anyone can make a mistake!

Hopefully it will be perfect and you can put it behind you and enjoy your car once more :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 24 February 2017, 18:54

Cheers kalimon! Now just got to trust my insurer to do their job and get my £300 excess back, so far they have been less than impressive leaving me to do all the chasing of the freight company's insurers :angry: I think the claim is so small compared with the average that it's not worth their time to put the effort in, well that's the impression I get :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 25 February 2017, 07:26

Quote from: Sootchucker on 24 February 2017, 07:37

p3asa - this is the harness I purchased : http://www.carsystems.pl/vw-footwell-lighting-rear-plug-play-harness,id647.html

One thing to remember is that I wanted to change from the standard White LED footwell lights ........................

Thanks for the informative reply.
A mod I'll maybe attempt as I think it brings a bit of class.

Cheers.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 25 February 2017, 13:45

Quote from: Watts on 24 February 2017, 18:18

Got my car back from the bodyshop, all remnants of the brief encounter with a lorry gone. Near side front wing and door resprayed, new mirror. Looks good so far but the light wasn't great so will have a better look tomorrow. I do trust the garage to have done quality work but anyone can make a mistake!

Glad to hear car is back with you Watts, and all repaired.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 25 February 2017, 14:19

Quote from: Booth11 on 25 February 2017, 13:45

Quote from: Watts on 24 February 2017, 18:18

Got my car back from the bodyshop, all remnants of the brief encounter with a lorry gone. Near side front wing and door resprayed, new mirror. Looks good so far but the light wasn't great so will have a better look tomorrow. I do trust the garage to have done quality work but anyone can make a mistake!

Glad to hear car is back with you Watts, and all repaired.

Thanks :smiley: Still haven't had a proper look, been raining and I have a stinking headache which I haven't even got the comfort of it being due to alcohol :angry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 25 February 2017, 15:00

Quote from: Talk-torque on 21 February 2017, 19:25

Quote from: Exonian on 21 February 2017, 17:47

Quote from: Talk-torque on 21 February 2017, 17:32

After a recent trip, when I encountered 4 mobile camera vans, all in North Yorkshire, I got the Pocket GPS World Speed Camera POI database loaded via Car-Net. Enabled the POI's on the map and toggled alarm to sound for "My POI's", so will report back on how well that works. Cost me £19.99 for a year of weekly updated camera positions, so not much lost if it fails! Visual map check shows that the ones I know round here are shown. So far, so good.  :wink:

Is that Pro Nav or 'free' nav?

Just the boggo Discover Nav MIB2. After a bit of perseverance with both Car-Net and the WLAN to my car, which I find is better using the house Wi-Fi than my phone's hotspot, it's not too difficult. How effective is another thing, but it's better than nothing!

Ta, that's quite interesting actually and potentially a very useful feature.
And there was me thinking Car-Net was a bit of a gimmick up until now.
:afro:

Quote from: Watts on 25 February 2017, 14:19

Quote from: Booth11 on 25 February 2017, 13:45

Quote from: Watts on 24 February 2017, 18:18

Got my car back from the bodyshop, all remnants of the brief encounter with a lorry gone. Near side front wing and door resprayed, new mirror. Looks good so far but the light wasn't great so will have a better look tomorrow. I do trust the garage to have done quality work but anyone can make a mistake!

Glad to hear car is back with you Watts, and all repaired.

Thanks :smiley: Still haven't had a proper look, been raining and I have a stinking headache which I haven't even got the comfort of it being due to alcohol :angry:

Fingers crossed the job is up to the expected standard.
A bit rubbish service from the insurers but I guess they get the hump when you don't use their pet bodyshop. I'm sure you'll remind them of that when it comes to renewal time.

Quote from: p3asa on 25 February 2017, 07:26

Quote from: Sootchucker on 24 February 2017, 07:37

p3asa - this is the harness I purchased : http://www.carsystems.pl/vw-footwell-lighting-rear-plug-play-harness,id647.html

One thing to remember is that I wanted to change from the standard White LED footwell lights ........................

Thanks for the informative reply.
A mod I'll maybe attempt as I think it brings a bit of class.

Cheers.

Well worth investing a few quid and a bit of time/grazed knuckles with as it looks really good, :cool: and not too drastic if the front seats can be left in situ.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr GTD on 25 February 2017, 19:30

Quote from: gtiaps on 23 February 2017, 22:03

Quote from: Mr GTD on 23 February 2017, 21:35

Quote from: Sootchucker on 23 February 2017, 14:48

Mr GTD, out of interest, where are you going to put the caliper stickers ?

I ask as the standard Calipers don't have the smooth cover plate that the PP GTI has, and instead has a big scallop cut out of the units right back to the brake pad ? Can't see where they would fit ?

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2932/32255859883_99eed34d6d_o.jpg)[/url
 (https://flic.kr/p/R9kHne)

Oh if only I had that pic earlier..

Oh Well, when there here (and the car is :grin:) I will test fit them before committing but I think I can safely say they mostly won't be fitted.

£6.50 down the drain...but at least it's not £650 I suppose. :rolleyes:

If your getting your calliper stickers off Adam you do get 3 different sizes and the decals do fit the non PP callipers I know caus I have them on mine lol   :whistle:

(https://s22.postimg.org/b4ao39oap/20160502_081139.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/q097auzp9/)how to take screenshots (https://postimage.org/app.php)

If you zoom in on my front wheel you can make the decals out  :whistle: :whistle:

Received these today. Really wasn't expecting them to arrive so quick. :smiley:

Like you said Neil they have arrived in three different sizes and from the look of them the smallest looks like it will fit the Caliper...?(that's just a guess until I see it in the flesh though)

Adam sent instructions but do you have any tips/suggestions for fitment, Neil..?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: hog_hedge on 25 February 2017, 19:40

Does Adam have a thread for the decals? If not can you link me to his profile?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr GTD on 25 February 2017, 20:21

Quote from: hog_hedge on 25 February 2017, 19:40

Does Adam have a thread for the decals? If not can you link me to his profile?

No thread but here's his website & ebay ad...
http://www.brakecaliperdecals.co.uk/VW-Decals

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/351988993734?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: hog_hedge on 25 February 2017, 20:47

Quote from: Mr GTD on 25 February 2017, 20:21

Quote from: hog_hedge on 25 February 2017, 19:40

Does Adam have a thread for the decals? If not can you link me to his profile?

No thread but here's his website & ebay ad...
http://www.brakecaliperdecals.co.uk/VW-Decals

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/351988993734?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Thank you very much Mr GTD :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 25 February 2017, 22:29

Quote from: Mr GTD on 25 February 2017, 19:30

Quote from: gtiaps on 23 February 2017, 22:03

Quote from: Mr GTD on 23 February 2017, 21:35

Quote from: Sootchucker on 23 February 2017, 14:48

Mr GTD, out of interest, where are you going to put the caliper stickers ?

I ask as the standard Calipers don't have the smooth cover plate that the PP GTI has, and instead has a big scallop cut out of the units right back to the brake pad ? Can't see where they would fit ?

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2932/32255859883_99eed34d6d_o.jpg)[/url
 (https://flic.kr/p/R9kHne)

Oh if only I had that pic earlier..

Oh Well, when there here (and the car is :grin:) I will test fit them before committing but I think I can safely say they mostly won't be fitted.

£6.50 down the drain...but at least it's not £650 I suppose. :rolleyes:

If your getting your calliper stickers off Adam you do get 3 different sizes and the decals do fit the non PP callipers I know caus I have them on mine lol   :whistle:

(https://s22.postimg.org/b4ao39oap/20160502_081139.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/q097auzp9/)how to take screenshots (https://postimage.org/app.php)

If you zoom in on my front wheel you can make the decals out  :whistle: :whistle:

Received these today. Really wasn't expecting them to arrive so quick. :smiley:

Like you said Neil they have arrived in three different sizes and from the look of them the smallest looks like it will fit the Caliper...?(that's just a guess until I see it in the flesh though)

Adam sent instructions but do you have any tips/suggestions for fitment, Neil..?

No real tips apart from make sure the callipers are cleaned with no grease or dust to get a good contact with them.
I found cutting them down to just the letter size made it easier to position. Hope that helps  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr GTD on 25 February 2017, 23:07

^^^much appreciated thanks...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 26 February 2017, 11:02

Quote from: Mr GTD on 25 February 2017, 23:07

^^^much appreciated thanks...

Also if you have one of those torches that is used in the kitchen then heat the callipers first, not mad hot but hot to touch.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr GTD on 26 February 2017, 20:21

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 26 February 2017, 11:02

Quote from: Mr GTD on 25 February 2017, 23:07

^^^much appreciated thanks...

Also if you have one of those torches that is used in the kitchen then heat the callipers first, not mad hot but hot to touch.

Nice one, thanks...

Looks like I will be doing bits to the car in the rain. :sad:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 27 February 2017, 21:34

Took mine in to get rumbling/droning/humming noise sorted. Turns out front offside wheel bearing was buggered. Haven't tested it properly yet but all sounds good initially.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 28 February 2017, 13:55

Quote from: mcmaddy on 27 February 2017, 21:34

Took mine in to get rumbling/droning/humming noise sorted. Turns out front offside wheel bearing was buggered. Haven't tested it properly yet but all sounds good initially.

Hope all is quiet for you now :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 28 February 2017, 14:02

Quote from: Watts on 28 February 2017, 13:55

Quote from: mcmaddy on 27 February 2017, 21:34

Took mine in to get rumbling/droning/humming noise sorted. Turns out front offside wheel bearing was buggered. Haven't tested it properly yet but all sounds good initially.

Hope all is quiet for you now :smiley:

Same here hope all sorted  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 28 February 2017, 15:05

All seems well and all I hear now is noisy bridgestones  :grin: :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 28 February 2017, 22:55

Quote from: mcmaddy on 27 February 2017, 21:34

Took mine in to get rumbling/droning/humming noise sorted. Turns out front offside wheel bearing was buggered. Haven't tested it properly yet but all sounds good initially.

Glad it's sorted. However on a brand new car that's pretty poor.
Any explanation how it occurred? Faulty from the factory I take it?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 28 February 2017, 22:59

Quote from: p3asa on 28 February 2017, 22:55

Quote from: mcmaddy on 27 February 2017, 21:34

Took mine in to get rumbling/droning/humming noise sorted. Turns out front offside wheel bearing was buggered. Haven't tested it properly yet but all sounds good initially.

Glad it's sorted. However on a brand new car that's pretty poor.
Any explanation how it occurred? Faulty from the factory I take it?

Was just about to say the same thing.
At least it wasn't one of those nigh on impossible to track down faults but in effect quite a serious fault for a young car.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr GTD on 01 March 2017, 06:24

Collecting it... :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 01 March 2017, 07:20

I suppose any component can fail at any time but I'm just glad it could be heard with the tech in the car as normally any noise magically disappears haha.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 01 March 2017, 07:39

Quote from: Mr GTD on 01 March 2017, 06:24

Collecting it... :cool:

Same here, got home last night and realised I'd filled my car up, I'm only going to be driving it another 1 mile :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mattwilko92 on 01 March 2017, 07:54

Looked at it. Absolutely filthy. Does the rain ever stop to wash it?  :angry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr GTD on 01 March 2017, 08:42

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 01 March 2017, 07:39

Quote from: Mr GTD on 01 March 2017, 06:24

Collecting it... :cool:

Same here, got home last night and realised I'd filled my car up, I'm only going to be driving it another 1 mile :rolleyes:

Oh No!!

I filled up two weeks ago and still well over quarter of a tank.

I'm gonna take the 6 for a quick blast before to try and use fuel.  :grin:

Good Luck for today, hope nothing untoward happens. :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 01 March 2017, 08:54

Good luck to the pair of you on your collections today and don't rush the inspection, and any thing (any thing at all) you are not happy with or not sure of, point it out to the dealer.

Better to spend a few hours now, than regret it for a couple of years later !

Enjoy

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 01 March 2017, 09:37

Quote from: mcmaddy on 01 March 2017, 07:20

I suppose any component can fail at any time but I'm just glad it could be heard with the tech in the car as normally any noise magically disappears haha.

Any component can be buggered at the point of fitment, QA is all about the probability of x% of conponents being made properly if you're not going to test them all (impractical). If 99.95% of any given part are ok then that level of assurance is fine for most manufacturers. If you're the 20000th customer with a bust component it's of little comfort though!

Most component failures happen early on as a result of underected manufacturing faults. Most will claim more in the 1st year of warranty than years 2 and 3 for this reason.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: RJC1980 on 01 March 2017, 21:19

Quote from: Mr GTD on 01 March 2017, 08:42

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 01 March 2017, 07:39

Quote from: Mr GTD on 01 March 2017, 06:24

Collecting it... :cool:

Same here, got home last night and realised I'd filled my car up, I'm only going to be driving it another 1 mile :rolleyes:

Oh No!!

I filled up two weeks ago and still well over quarter of a tank.

I'm gonna take the 6 for a quick blast before to try and use fuel.  :grin:

Good Luck for today, hope nothing untoward happens. :smiley:

Collect mine on Friday 1pm  :grin:

Managed to get my A3 to 100 miles in the tank!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr GTD on 02 March 2017, 07:22

Quote from: RJC1980 on 01 March 2017, 21:19

Quote from: Mr GTD on 01 March 2017, 08:42

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 01 March 2017, 07:39

Quote from: Mr GTD on 01 March 2017, 06:24

Collecting it... :cool:

Same here, got home last night and realised I'd filled my car up, I'm only going to be driving it another 1 mile :rolleyes:

Oh No!!

I filled up two weeks ago and still well over quarter of a tank.

I'm gonna take the 6 for a quick blast before to try and use fuel.  :grin:

Good Luck for today, hope nothing untoward happens. :smiley:

Collect mine on Friday 1pm  :grin:

Managed to get my A3 to 100 miles in the tank!

Congratulations!!  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 02 March 2017, 17:40

Refitted my nearside mirror cap as it wasn't on quite right after it was recently replaced. Spot on now :smiley: The whole mirror assembly has just been replaced after a Dutch lorry decided to remove it and on taking the cap off I found the new part to be a lot more cheap and plasticky than the original. More cost cutting at VW?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 04 March 2017, 13:44

Washed it. http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=274783.msg2560067#msg2560067

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/689/33200386166_90fc4a13ba_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SzNE89)
 
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3894/32858998470_f1eae02a60_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/S4CXso)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3949/33113681411_a555a88642_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Ss9gPz)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3883/32398000114_7c9e0ed516_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RmUdGS)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3861/33242247345_8ab26d5c8b_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SDvcZB)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/711/33114496131_013bc72079_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Ssds1t)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 04 March 2017, 14:47

Counting the swirlmarks  :rolleyes:

(http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj564/Noghtblue-GTD/5A6770A9-E2C3-44A0-AC81-F802AD99A27C_zpsmexncq92.jpg) (http://s1268.photobucket.com/user/Noghtblue-GTD/media/5A6770A9-E2C3-44A0-AC81-F802AD99A27C_zpsmexncq92.jpg.html)

Hard to take a photo of them but it looks much worse in person.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 04 March 2017, 15:07

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 04 March 2017, 14:47

Counting the swirlmarks  :rolleyes:

Hard to take a photo of them but it looks much worse in person.

And from your 'new arrivals' post, that was with the guy at the dealer using the better sponge, reserved for prepping new cars. Thank goodness he didn't use the one used for service washes!

Slightly off topic; my car went back to the dealer yesterday for its first service. The guy on the service desk is into his car cleaning and detailing and fully understood why I didn't want my car washed with the the usual dealership Brillo pad sponge and dirty water after it had been serviced (it was spotlessly clean when it went in anyway). I still put my do not clean sign in the car and got them to add a note to the service job sheet :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr GTD on 04 March 2017, 15:12

Looked at people going backwards in my rear view mirror. :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 04 March 2017, 15:41

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 04 March 2017, 14:47

Counting the swirlmarks  :rolleyes:

(http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj564/Noghtblue-GTD/5A6770A9-E2C3-44A0-AC81-F802AD99A27C_zpsmexncq92.jpg) (http://s1268.photobucket.com/user/Noghtblue-GTD/media/5A6770A9-E2C3-44A0-AC81-F802AD99A27C_zpsmexncq92.jpg.html)

Hard to take a photo of them but it looks much worse in person.

5 minutes with a DA using a light polish would sort that out.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 04 March 2017, 16:08

Quote from: JoeGTI on 04 March 2017, 15:41

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 04 March 2017, 14:47

Counting the swirlmarks  :rolleyes:

(http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj564/Noghtblue-GTD/5A6770A9-E2C3-44A0-AC81-F802AD99A27C_zpsmexncq92.jpg) (http://s1268.photobucket.com/user/Noghtblue-GTD/media/5A6770A9-E2C3-44A0-AC81-F802AD99A27C_zpsmexncq92.jpg.html)

Hard to take a photo of them but it looks much worse in person.

It looks much worse when looking at it though and the car is covered in them. I think they use thoes water blades there too because there is straight swirls as well. Then there is the scratch that I can feel. I have it booked in at a detailers on Monday to check it over and advise on the best course of action.

I have never had a car with this many swirls on it.

5 minutes with a DA using a light polish would sort that out.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: phope on 05 March 2017, 18:21

Getting new tyres fitted on the A6 today spurred me into putting the summer wheels back on the GTD

Hubs painted and 4 brand new Michelin Pilot Sport 4 ready to roll with the red Clubsport centre caps fitted

(https://picload.org/image/rlodcwal/img_0361.jpg)

(https://picload.org/image/rlodcwai/img_0362.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 05 March 2017, 19:37

Quote from: phope on 05 March 2017, 18:21

Getting new tyres fitted on the A6 today spurred me into putting the summer wheels back on the GTD

Hubs painted and 4 brand new Michelin Pilot Sport 4 ready to roll with the red Clubsport centre caps fitted

(https://picload.org/image/rlodcwal/img_0361.jpg)

(https://picload.org/image/rlodcwai/img_0362.jpg)

Thought about putting the santis back on but thought I'd give it another couple of weeks for all the salt to get washed away  :whistle: but when I do iv also got the CS centre caps lol they do look well on yours too  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 05 March 2017, 21:37

Quote from: gtiaps on 05 March 2017, 19:37

Quote from: phope on 05 March 2017, 18:21

Getting new tyres fitted on the A6 today spurred me into putting the summer wheels back on the GTD

Hubs painted and 4 brand new Michelin Pilot Sport 4 ready to roll with the red Clubsport centre caps fitted

(https://picload.org/image/rlodcwal/img_0361.jpg)

(https://picload.org/image/rlodcwai/img_0362.jpg)

Thought about putting the santis back on but thought I'd give it another couple of weeks for all the salt to get washed away  :whistle: but when I do iv also got the CS centre caps lol they do look well on yours too  :cool:

Drove the car for the first time today in the wet with the bridgestones and it was an eye-opener, ordered a set of Michelin pilot spot 4's to be delivered.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: LRWmotorsport on 06 March 2017, 06:43

Clear run on the Woodhead pass on a sunny (at times) Saturday afternoon in the Clubsport  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 06 March 2017, 09:07

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 05 March 2017, 21:37

Quote from: gtiaps on 05 March 2017, 19:37

Quote from: phope on 05 March 2017, 18:21

Getting new tyres fitted on the A6 today spurred me into putting the summer wheels back on the GTD

Hubs painted and 4 brand new Michelin Pilot Sport 4 ready to roll with the red Clubsport centre caps fitted

(https://picload.org/image/rlodcwal/img_0361.jpg)

(https://picload.org/image/rlodcwai/img_0362.jpg)

Thought about putting the santis back on but thought I'd give it another couple of weeks for all the salt to get washed away  :whistle: but when I do iv also got the CS centre caps lol they do look well on yours too  :cool:

Drove the car for the first time today in the wet with the bridgestones and it was an eye-opener, ordered a set of Michelin pilot spot 4's to be delivered.

How many miles has your new car got on it? I bet your tyres aren't even scrubbed in yet so of course they may be less grippy yet. Give them a chance to scrub in and then see what you think instead of wasting money and maybe adjust your driving style in the wet too.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr GTD on 06 March 2017, 11:52

Dropped mine off to have the wheel repaired and get my hubs painted.

Get it back Wednesday.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 06 March 2017, 13:23

Quote from: Mr GTD on 06 March 2017, 11:52

and get my hubs painted.

Very wise move Mr GTD.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 06 March 2017, 14:29

Quote from: Mr GTD on 06 March 2017, 11:52

Dropped mine off to have the wheel repaired and get my hubs painted.

Get it back Wednesday.

That reminds me - must get mine booked in for a refurb from the pothole I hit.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 06 March 2017, 17:38

Quote from: mcmaddy on 06 March 2017, 09:07

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 05 March 2017, 21:37

Quote from: gtiaps on 05 March 2017, 19:37

Quote from: phope on 05 March 2017, 18:21

Getting new tyres fitted on the A6 today spurred me into putting the summer wheels back on the GTD

Hubs painted and 4 brand new Michelin Pilot Sport 4 ready to roll with the red Clubsport centre caps fitted

(https://picload.org/image/rlodcwal/img_0361.jpg)

(https://picload.org/image/rlodcwai/img_0362.jpg)

Thought about putting the santis back on but thought I'd give it another couple of weeks for all the salt to get washed away  :whistle: but when I do iv also got the CS centre caps lol they do look well on yours too  :cool:

Drove the car for the first time today in the wet with the bridgestones and it was an eye-opener, ordered a set of Michelin pilot spot 4's to be delivered.

How many miles has your new car got on it? I bet your tyres aren't even scrubbed in yet so of course they may be less grippy yet. Give them a chance to scrub in and then see what you think instead of wasting money and maybe adjust your driving style in the wet too.

Thanks for the tips on driving, just over 900 miles.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 06 March 2017, 17:43

Ordered an OBD11

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 06 March 2017, 20:34

I wasn't being critical about your driving but surely when it's wet you know that no tyre will perform like it does in the dry. While the Bridgestones are not the most ideal tyre I still don't see the need to just bin them after such a short time.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 06 March 2017, 20:44

Today I was rooting around the wheelie bins at the back of a VW dealer looking for some dog ends for my lunch when I found this discarded in a skip

(http://i1147.photobucket.com/albums/o560/Exonian22/Mobile%20Uploads/A7818A5D-EE87-4212-AA6E-C3A441D20D19.jpg) (http://s1147.photobucket.com/user/Exonian22/media/Mobile%20Uploads/A7818A5D-EE87-4212-AA6E-C3A441D20D19.jpg.html)

I asked a nearby staff member if I could take it away with me and he agreed readily "nobody buys Diesels anymore and analogue gauges are so last year, so we just binned it, help yourself if you want it"

he then proceeded to violate my debit card whilst having a sneaky cigarette by the bins and then I tucked the Diesel thing under my arm and headed off home.

It's been a funny old day.
And to top it off my washing machine door seal is leaking water everywhere.  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr GTD on 06 March 2017, 20:58

Quote from: Booth11 on 06 March 2017, 13:23

Quote from: Mr GTD on 06 March 2017, 11:52

and get my hubs painted.

Very wise move Mr GTD.

Always trying to think of ways for it to look nicer and make life a bit more easier on the eye when all clean and shiny.
Absolutely hated the state of my hubs on the MK6 so just thought better to get the new one sorted sooner rather than later.

Don't think there's much else I could do to the GTD...?

Quote from: Gnasher on 06 March 2017, 14:29

Quote from: Mr GTD on 06 March 2017, 11:52

Dropped mine off to have the wheel repaired and get my hubs painted.

Get it back Wednesday.

That reminds me - must get mine booked in for a refurb from the pothole I hit.

My damage or should I say "my Bro's'' :grin: really wasn't that bad but you know how it is even with smallest of blemishes on shiny new wheels it would Just play on my mind and every time I come to clean the car I would be reminded so just wanted to get it sorted asap and as it was already booked in for the hubs just made sense.

It's gonna cost £102 inc vat.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 06 March 2017, 20:59

Quote from: mcmaddy on 06 March 2017, 20:34

I wasn't being critical about your driving but surely when it's wet you know that no tyre will perform like it does in the dry. While the Bridgestones are not the most ideal tyre I still don't see the need to just bin them after such a short time.

I didn't thing you were, even if they griped like Michelin PS4's I wouldn't keep them. The noise of them alone would put me off of them. I probably would have put the noise down to the car itself if it weren't for the fact that I have already done over a thousand miles in a GTD with 19" Pirelli tyres.

I don't think a performance type diesel with only 184bhp and a little over average torque should have a tyre that is not even capable of handling 3/4 of its power.

As for the cost, I have done a deal with a friend's neighbour who has a 1.4TSI Golf for £300 fitted for my tyres. He offered me £350 but I felt that £300 was more than enough for the tyres. In the end the PS4's will cost me at most £150 so a no brainier for me considering how noisy they are at or around 80mph

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 06 March 2017, 21:33

Quote from: Exonian on 06 March 2017, 20:44

Today I was rooting around the wheelie bins at the back of a VW dealer looking for some dog ends for my lunch when I found this discarded in a skip

(http://i1147.photobucket.com/albums/o560/Exonian22/Mobile%20Uploads/BA78DAB2-9DF5-40A9-B27E-9A6763EE0D56.jpg) (http://s1147.photobucket.com/user/Exonian22/media/Mobile%20Uploads/BA78DAB2-9DF5-40A9-B27E-9A6763EE0D56.jpg.html)

I asked a nearby staff member if I could take it away with me and he agreed readily "nobody buys Diesels anymore and analogue gauges are so last year, so we just binned it, help yourself if you want it"

he then proceeded to violate my debit card whilst having a sneaky cigarette by the bins and then I tucked the Diesel thing under my arm and headed off home.

It's been a funny old day.
And to top it off my washing machine door seal is leaking water everywhere.  :rolleyes:

So, are you now the custodian of a discarded shiny white GTD then Exonian? if so, you've managed to do the mk7 trio; GTI, R and now GTD.

Now where's that tuning box.................

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 06 March 2017, 22:05

That might well be the case SR!

The box is in my spare bedroom awaiting fitting  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 06 March 2017, 22:08

I can't help feeling slightly disappointed that you never bought the Up! you always dreamed of :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 06 March 2017, 22:18

Quote from: kalimon on 06 March 2017, 22:08

I can't help feeling slightly disappointed that you never bought the Up! you always dreamed of :smiley:

That would've replaced my other car unless they made a decent up! GTI.
Alas they still don't make one and by the time they do I'll be bored of the tractor!!  :whistle: :grin:

It's a long story but the GTD has been in gestation for a while following the big price cuts on them at Christmas time. I nabbed one of the very last off the line. I've fancied one as a project for a while now and with the price reductions at Xmas, the tax rises in April and incoming Diesel-phobia being whipped up by the governments who have brainwashed the masses into thinking 1.0 petrol turbos only emit fairy dust from their tailpipes I decided at Xmas it was now or never.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 06 March 2017, 22:29

Quote from: Exonian on 06 March 2017, 22:18

Quote from: kalimon on 06 March 2017, 22:08

I can't help feeling slightly disappointed that you never bought the Up! you always dreamed of :smiley:

That would've replaced my other car unless they made a decent up! GTI.
Alas they still don't make one and by the time they do I'll be bored of the tractor!!  :whistle: :grin:

It's a long story but the GTD has been in gestation for a while following the big price cuts on them at Christmas time. I nabbed one of the very last off the line. I've fancied one as a project for a while now and with the price reductions at Xmas, the tax rises in April and incoming Diesel-phobia being whipped up by the governments who have brainwashed the masses into thinking 1.0 petrol turbos only emit fairy dust from their tailpipes I decided at Xmas it was now or never.

Nice choose, obviously it is not as good a a night blue on but you can't have everything right :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr GTD on 06 March 2017, 22:36

Very Nice Mr Ex...Congratulations!!

Im sure your be more than happy with it once it's had the Pedal Box & Tuning Box fitted.  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 06 March 2017, 23:06

Very smart Exonian! Hope you have some fun with it :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 06 March 2017, 23:53

Quote from: Exonian on 06 March 2017, 20:44

Today I was rooting around the wheelie bins at the back of a VW dealer looking for some dog ends for my lunch when I found this discarded in a skip

(http://i1147.photobucket.com/albums/o560/Exonian22/Mobile%20Uploads/A7818A5D-EE87-4212-AA6E-C3A441D20D19.jpg) (http://s1147.photobucket.com/user/Exonian22/media/Mobile%20Uploads/A7818A5D-EE87-4212-AA6E-C3A441D20D19.jpg.html)

I asked a nearby staff member if I could take it away with me and he agreed readily "nobody buys Diesels anymore and analogue gauges are so last year, so we just binned it, help yourself if you want it"

he then proceeded to violate my debit card whilst having a sneaky cigarette by the bins and then I tucked the Diesel thing under my arm and headed off home.

It's been a funny old day.
And to top it off my washing machine door seal is leaking water everywhere.  :rolleyes:

I know you wouldn't be able to stay out of a Golf for long.  :tongue:  You had a dalliance with a MINI, but now back in the warm embrace of a Golf, this time in dirty diesel guise.  Welcome back to sanity Mr Ex.  :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 07 March 2017, 05:25

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 06 March 2017, 22:29

Nice choose, obviously it is not as good a a night blue on but you can't have everything right :whistle:

Thanks  :smiley:
There's a night blue one just down the road from me so I had to have something else.

I'd already had two PW cars so had to have another really as it seemed the White thing to do...  :whistle:

Plus it saved me buying another touch up stick!  :grin:

Quote from: Mr GTD on 06 March 2017, 22:36

Very Nice Mr Ex...Congratulations!!

Im sure your be more than happy with it once it's had the Pedal Box & Tuning Box fitted.  :cool:

Thanks! That's the bit I'm really looking forward to.

Quote from: Watts on 06 March 2017, 23:06

Very smart Exonian! Hope you have some fun with it :smiley:

Thank you Watts.  :smiley:

Quote from: Booth11 on 06 March 2017, 23:53

I know you wouldn't be able to stay out of a Golf for long.  :tongue:  You had a dalliance with a MINI, but now back in the warm embrace of a Golf, this time in dirty diesel guise.  Welcome back to sanity Mr Ex.  :laugh: :laugh:

Thanks Ms B
If the thing had been built quicker the dalliance might have been under two weeks!
Pretty bad even by my standards.
Still, it's good to be (officially) back

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr GTD on 07 March 2017, 08:53

Quote from: Mr GTD on 06 March 2017, 20:58

Quote from: Booth11 on 06 March 2017, 13:23

Quote from: Mr GTD on 06 March 2017, 11:52

and get my hubs painted.

Very wise move Mr GTD.

Always trying to think of ways for it to look nicer and make life a bit more easier on the eye when all clean and shiny.
Absolutely hated the state of my hubs on the MK6 so just thought better to get the new one sorted sooner rather than later.

Don't think there's much else I could do to the GTD...?

Quote from: Gnasher on 06 March 2017, 14:29

Quote from: Mr GTD on 06 March 2017, 11:52

Dropped mine off to have the wheel repaired and get my hubs painted.

Get it back Wednesday.

That reminds me - must get mine booked in for a refurb from the pothole I hit.

My damage or should I say "my Bro's'' :grin: really wasn't that bad but you know how it is even with smallest of blemishes on shiny new wheels it would Just play on my mind and every time I come to clean the car I would be reminded so just wanted to get it sorted asap and as it was already booked in for the hubs just made sense.

It's gonna cost £102 inc vat.

Just had a call from The Wheel Specialist where my hubs & wheels are being done and they've said on closer inspection they can't colour match to a original colour of BBS so if I went ahead it would look ever so slightly different to the other 3... :angry: which won't be good enough so I've told them to just do the hubs for now.

They suggested doing the front two but again they still wouldn't look all the same. I've never come across a refurb company not being able to colour match properly but then I haven't had many wheels refurbished.

Anyone else come across this before.?

They do there own gunmetal grey so when I collect either this afternoon or tomoz morn I'm gonna have a look at it.
I might end up doing all 4 at a deal price.

Proper gutted that my Bro's carelessness is gonna cost me more £. :angry: :sad: :cry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 07 March 2017, 09:12

Quote from: Mr GTD on 07 March 2017, 08:53

Quote from: Mr GTD on 06 March 2017, 20:58

Quote from: Booth11 on 06 March 2017, 13:23

Quote from: Mr GTD on 06 March 2017, 11:52

and get my hubs painted.

Very wise move Mr GTD.

Always trying to think of ways for it to look nicer and make life a bit more easier on the eye when all clean and shiny.
Absolutely hated the state of my hubs on the MK6 so just thought better to get the new one sorted sooner rather than later.

Don't think there's much else I could do to the GTD...?

Quote from: Gnasher on 06 March 2017, 14:29

Quote from: Mr GTD on 06 March 2017, 11:52

Dropped mine off to have the wheel repaired and get my hubs painted.

Get it back Wednesday.

That reminds me - must get mine booked in for a refurb from the pothole I hit.

My damage or should I say "my Bro's'' :grin: really wasn't that bad but you know how it is even with smallest of blemishes on shiny new wheels it would Just play on my mind and every time I come to clean the car I would be reminded so just wanted to get it sorted asap and as it was already booked in for the hubs just made sense.

It's gonna cost £102 inc vat.

Just had a call from The Wheel Specialist where my hubs & wheels are being done and they've said on closer inspection they can't colour match to a original colour of BBS so if I went ahead it would look ever so slightly different to the other 3... :angry: which won't be good enough so I've told them to just do the hubs for now.

They suggested doing the front two but again they still wouldn't look all the same. I've never come across a refurb company not being able to colour match properly but then I haven't had many wheels refurbished.

Anyone else come across this before.?

They do there own gunmetal grey so when I collect either this afternoon or tomoz morn I'm gonna have a look at it.
I might end up doing all 4 at a deal price.

Proper gutted that my Bro's carelessness is gonna cost me more £. :angry: :sad: :cry:

How can they no match the colour, all they have to do is call BBS and get the colour code and mix the paint. Do they paint or just powder coat them?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 07 March 2017, 09:33

Mr GTD, The Wheel Specialist state on their website;

"To get the best match for your vehicle, The Wheel Specialist will match your existing finish on your vehicle with the help of our developed system."

So they're suggesting they have the expertise to be able to colour match. If they can't do it, I'd give Lepsons a call and ask them if they can match the colour. They did a good job of colour matching one of Rebecca's (Booth11) wheels that was refurbished recently and the colour used on VW Pretorias is apparently a difficult one to match. Worth giving Lepsons a call? They sometimes provide a free courier collection and delivery service too.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr GTD on 07 March 2017, 11:15

Quote from: SRGTD on 07 March 2017, 09:33

Mr GTD, The Wheel Specialist state on their website;

"To get the best match for your vehicle, The Wheel Specialist will match your existing finish on your vehicle with the help of our developed system."

So they're suggesting they have the expertise to be able to colour match. If they can't do it, I'd give Lepsons a call and ask them if they can match the colour. They did a good job of colour matching one of Rebecca's (Booth11) wheels that was refurbished recently and the colour used on VW Pretorias is apparently a difficult one to match. Worth giving Lepsons a call? They sometimes provide a free courier collection and delivery service too.

Yeah I've used Lepsons before as they refurbed one of my Monza Shadows back in my MK6 days :grin: and the match was spot on....gonna get on the phone now.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr GTD on 07 March 2017, 11:50

Ok so I've just spoke to a company called Silver Wheels who ironically are on the same retail park as The Wheel Specialist who can do the job for £80 but if they need to mix & colour match which I think they will have to do it's gonna be £114 in vat, so it's £12 more BUT they will guarantee it will look the same as the others which I'm happy with.

They can't do it till a week on Thursday and again will need the car for two days.

I can bring just the wheel in but I don't want to risk any more damage :grin: so will leave the car with them.

Lepsons is cheaper but once I factor courier service which is a cost then it works out more.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 07 March 2017, 12:31

Quote from: Mr GTD on 07 March 2017, 11:50

Ok so I've just spoke to a company called Silver Wheels who ironically are on the same retail park as The Wheel Specialist who can do the job for £80 but if they need to mix & colour match which I think they will have to do it's gonna be £114 in vat, so it's £12 more BUT they will guarantee it will look the same as the others which I'm happy with.

They can't do it till a week on Thursday and again will need the car for two days.

I can bring just the wheel in but I don't want to risk any more damage :grin: so will leave the car with them.

Lepsons is cheaper but once I factor courier service which is a cost then it works out more.

How much more is Lepsons? There is a reason they have such a good reputation and you could be assured they will do it right. How badly damaged is the wheel by the way? The reason I ask is have you considered getting another wheel and keeping the damaged one as a full size spare.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ashleyman on 07 March 2017, 13:35

Quote from: Mr GTD on 07 March 2017, 11:50

Ok so I've just spoke to a company called Silver Wheels who ironically are on the same retail park as The Wheel Specialist who can do the job for £80 but if they need to mix & colour match which I think they will have to do it's gonna be £114 in vat, so it's £12 more BUT they will guarantee it will look the same as the others which I'm happy with.

They can't do it till a week on Thursday and again will need the car for two days.

I can bring just the wheel in but I don't want to risk any more damage :grin: so will leave the car with them.

Lepsons is cheaper but once I factor courier service which is a cost then it works out more.

Phone Lepsons and ask what garages local to you have a trade account with them. Most people with Lepsons trade accounts get free pickup and collection so I took advantage of that.

Lessons told me who to go too, I dropped the wheel off and said please send this to Lepsons - they're expecting it, paid my £108 and then got it back 3 days later.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr GTD on 07 March 2017, 14:09

Quote from: ashleyman on 07 March 2017, 13:35

Quote from: Mr GTD on 07 March 2017, 11:50

Ok so I've just spoke to a company called Silver Wheels who ironically are on the same retail park as The Wheel Specialist who can do the job for £80 but if they need to mix & colour match which I think they will have to do it's gonna be £114 in vat, so it's £12 more BUT they will guarantee it will look the same as the others which I'm happy with.

They can't do it till a week on Thursday and again will need the car for two days.

I can bring just the wheel in but I don't want to risk any more damage :grin: so will leave the car with them.

Lepsons is cheaper but once I factor courier service which is a cost then it works out more.

Phone Lepsons and ask what garages local to you have a trade account with them. Most people with Lepsons trade accounts get free pickup and collection so I took advantage of that.

Lessons told me who to go too, I dropped the wheel off and said please send this to Lepsons - they're expecting it, paid my £108 and then got it back 3 days later.

Hmmmm interesting. Will give this a shot...

Thanks

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 07 March 2017, 15:50

My refurb looks like it will be £72 inc VAT from a local bodyshop that do all the repairs/alloy refurbs for the local Audi dealer.

If it got much over £100 I'd seriously consider a new wheel, especially as yours are brand new wheels.

Eventually you could turn your damaged wheel into a round coffee table with a bit of round glass - at least your refurb then doesn't have to match the rest of them exactly  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 07 March 2017, 16:47

Quote from: Mr GTD on 07 March 2017, 11:15

Quote from: SRGTD on 07 March 2017, 09:33

Mr GTD, The Wheel Specialist state on their website;

"To get the best match for your vehicle, The Wheel Specialist will match your existing finish on your vehicle with the help of our developed system."

So they're suggesting they have the expertise to be able to colour match. If they can't do it, I'd give Lepsons a call and ask them if they can match the colour. They did a good job of colour matching one of Rebecca's (Booth11) wheels that was refurbished recently and the colour used on VW Pretorias is apparently a difficult one to match. Worth giving Lepsons a call? They sometimes provide a free courier collection and delivery service too.

Yeah I've used Lepsons before as they refurbed one of my Monza Shadows back in my MK6 days :grin: and the match was spot on....gonna get on the phone now.

If you've used them before and were happy with Lepsons Mr GTD, why not use them again.  Their great reputation is well earned.  As SRGTD says, they refurbed one of my Pretorias and it is a notoriously difficult colour to match - even when using the official paint code - many have had theirs come back darker.  Lepsons used their own paint colour mix and it was spot on.  Lepsons collected my wheel from my local bodyshop (car needed other repairs) and delivered it back there.

The result:

Non refurbed wheel                                                                            Refurbed wheel
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8037/29089513714_6429e16fc1_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LjxmXU)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr GTD on 07 March 2017, 17:58

On a better note Adam who supplied me with Decals has been in touch with me today to thank me for the pics of Decals fitted and has agreed to refund me the purchase price.

So result!! :cool:
(http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy301/SWIFTGTS/IMG_0088_zpsgxk9aq4d.jpg) (http://s802.photobucket.com/user/SWIFTGTS/media/IMG_0088_zpsgxk9aq4d.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr GTD on 07 March 2017, 18:15

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 07 March 2017, 12:31

Quote from: Mr GTD on 07 March 2017, 11:50

Ok so I've just spoke to a company called Silver Wheels who ironically are on the same retail park as The Wheel Specialist who can do the job for £80 but if they need to mix & colour match which I think they will have to do it's gonna be £114 in vat, so it's £12 more BUT they will guarantee it will look the same as the others which I'm happy with.

They can't do it till a week on Thursday and again will need the car for two days.

I can bring just the wheel in but I don't want to risk any more damage :grin: so will leave the car with them.

Lepsons is cheaper but once I factor courier service which is a cost then it works out more.

How much more is Lepsons? There is a reason they have such a good reputation and you could be assured they will do it right. How badly damaged is the wheel by the way?The reason I ask is have you considered getting another wheel and keeping the damaged one as a full size spare.

TBH the damage isn't that bad really. I will take a pic and post up once I have the car back in the morning.

One new wheel is around the £250 mark and ideally yes I would prefer this and get a refurb as and when. Realistically though I can't justify the cost as you know I've spent a fortune of late on the car already.

The wife can understand me wanting the refurb but I doubt if I say " oh instead of ton it's gonna £250'' she wouldn't be to happy and I dare say I would be in the dog house.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 07 March 2017, 20:53

Quote from: Mr GTD on 07 March 2017, 08:53

They suggested doing the front two but again they still wouldn't look all the same. I've never come across a refurb company not being able to colour match properly but then I haven't had many wheels refurbished.

They suggested doing the front 2? Seriously?

Is that so that the wheels can look a different shade regardless of what side of the car you're standing at  :grin:

If anything it should be 2 from the same side then if its just the slightest shade out you would never know.

At least they are being honest with the colour match. Some folk would take your money then tell you its the best they can do.

Hopefully it turns out okay for you.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr GTD on 07 March 2017, 21:37

Quote from: p3asa on 07 March 2017, 20:53

Quote from: Mr GTD on 07 March 2017, 08:53

They suggested doing the front two but again they still wouldn't look all the same. I've never come across a refurb company not being able to colour match properly but then I haven't had many wheels refurbished.

They suggested doing the front 2? Seriously?

Is that so that the wheels can look a different shade regardless of what side of the car you're standing at  :grin:

 :laugh:

If anything it should be 2 from the same side then if its just the slightest shade out you would never know.

At least they are being honest with the colour match. Some folk would take your money then tell you its the best they can do.

Yes this what I said to the wife, so I was very thankful that they were honest.

Hopefully it turns out okay for you.

I know the car isn't 100% Because of the wheel so it's probably 99% but I can't wait to get it back....I mean it's only a week old tomorrow.  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 08 March 2017, 07:03

Went to the dealer's yesterday to sort out what they were going to about the scratch and swirling on the car. I had a quote from Barry at Auto Detox for just the swirlmarks and the scratch of £460 and Barry said the scratch was too deep to get rid of but he could get it to a point where it would be only noticeable under certain lighting and angle conditions which I would prefer over respraying the rear quarter of the car.

Anyway after leaving me sitting at a desk for nearly an hour they refused to pay for the damage do I rejected the car. Roll on a Mk7.5

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 08 March 2017, 10:12

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 08 March 2017, 07:03

Went to the dealer's yesterday to sort out what they were going to about the scratch and swirling on the car. I had a quote from Barry at Auto Detox for just the swirlmarks and the scratch of £460 and Barry said the scratch was too deep to get rid of but he could get it to a point where it would be only noticeable under certain lighting and angle conditions which I would prefer over respraying the rear quarter of the car.

Anyway after leaving me sitting at a desk for nearly an hour they refused to pay for the damage do I rejected the car. Roll on a Mk7.5

Oh lord. Sounds very drastic action to take over a small scratch imo.  :shocked:
Sods law you'll have the car a week and it'll pick up another little scratch or the first of many stone chips anyway.

They should have offered to pay for the machine polish though.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 08 March 2017, 10:26

Quote from: JoeGTI on 08 March 2017, 10:12

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 08 March 2017, 07:03

Went to the dealer's yesterday to sort out what they were going to about the scratch and swirling on the car. I had a quote from Barry at Auto Detox for just the swirlmarks and the scratch of £460 and Barry said the scratch was too deep to get rid of but he could get it to a point where it would be only noticeable under certain lighting and angle conditions which I would prefer over respraying the rear quarter of the car.

Anyway after leaving me sitting at a desk for nearly an hour they refused to pay for the damage do I rejected the car. Roll on a Mk7.5

Oh lord. Sounds very drastic action to take over a small scratch imo.  :shocked:
Sods law you'll have the car a week and it'll pick up another little scratch or the first of many stone chips anyway.

They should have offered to pay for the machine polish though.

That's not good especially if they have made the marks I preparing the car for collection.
I can feel anyones pain when you get a chip scratch or any mark on a new car I had mine a week and git a stonechat about 2' above the windscreen on the roof curve I was gutted straight to the primer so went to chips away  ( never again ) sort of covered it but when I had it in for detailing just before Xmas ready for winter they more or less gor rid of it I have to look hard now at a certain angle to see it but I know it's there  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 08 March 2017, 10:29

Quote from: Mr GTD on 07 March 2017, 17:58

On a better note Adam who supplied me with Decals has been in touch with me today to thank me for the pics of Decals fitted and has agreed to refund me the purchase price.

So result!! :cool:
(http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy301/SWIFTGTS/IMG_0088_zpsgxk9aq4d.jpg) (http://s802.photobucket.com/user/SWIFTGTS/media/IMG_0088_zpsgxk9aq4d.jpg.html)

Love the wheels but not digging the Decal at all. Looks a bit daft

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 08 March 2017, 11:28

Quote from: JoeGTI on 08 March 2017, 10:12

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 08 March 2017, 07:03

Went to the dealer's yesterday to sort out what they were going to about the scratch and swirling on the car. I had a quote from Barry at Auto Detox for just the swirlmarks and the scratch of £460 and Barry said the scratch was too deep to get rid of but he could get it to a point where it would be only noticeable under certain lighting and angle conditions which I would prefer over respraying the rear quarter of the car.

Anyway after leaving me sitting at a desk for nearly an hour they refused to pay for the damage do I rejected the car. Roll on a Mk7.5

Oh lord. Sounds very drastic action to take over a small scratch imo.  :shocked:
Sods law you'll have the car a week and it'll pick up another little scratch or the first of many stone chips anyway.

They should have offered to pay for the machine polish though.

Yes it is drastic but I they told me that they were not going to pay for it and that was that and that I had taken the car. Quick chat with my solicitor before going in so I know where I stood. I wasn't asking for a loan car when mine was getting done or any other costs than the rectification. I could have asked for a car to be painted which would have cost more than twice as much.

They obviously thought that I would just go away, you should have seen there faces when I said fine, I'm rejecting the car :grin:

On a plus point I'm going to spec up a Mk7.5 GTi today, with a different dealer. After all I really wanted a GTi :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 08 March 2017, 11:40

Quote from: gtiaps on 08 March 2017, 10:26

Quote from: JoeGTI on 08 March 2017, 10:12

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 08 March 2017, 07:03

Went to the dealer's yesterday to sort out what they were going to about the scratch and swirling on the car. I had a quote from Barry at Auto Detox for just the swirlmarks and the scratch of £460 and Barry said the scratch was too deep to get rid of but he could get it to a point where it would be only noticeable under certain lighting and angle conditions which I would prefer over respraying the rear quarter of the car.

Anyway after leaving me sitting at a desk for nearly an hour they refused to pay for the damage do I rejected the car. Roll on a Mk7.5

Oh lord. Sounds very drastic action to take over a small scratch imo.  :shocked:
Sods law you'll have the car a week and it'll pick up another little scratch or the first of many stone chips anyway.

They should have offered to pay for the machine polish though.

That's not good especially if they have made the marks I preparing the car for collection.
I can feel anyones pain when you get a chip scratch or any mark on a new car I had mine a week and git a stonechat about 2' above the windscreen on the roof curve I was gutted straight to the primer so went to chips away  ( never again ) sort of covered it but when I had it in for detailing just before Xmas ready for winter they more or less gor rid of it I have to look hard now at a certain angle to see it but I know it's there  :whistle:

If I collect a new car I fully expect it to be in perfect condition, if it isn't then I expect them to pay to get it so.

If I collect my car in perfect condition and I drive it out and 1/4 mile down the road and I get a stone chip or scratch then that is sh!t luck but that is down to me being there at that time and place and not because a dealer can't be bothered to look after the cars in there stock. Btw the scratch happened when the car was there because I couldn't see it in any of the photos I took of the car weeks ago.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 08 March 2017, 11:45

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 08 March 2017, 11:28

Quote from: JoeGTI on 08 March 2017, 10:12

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 08 March 2017, 07:03

Went to the dealer's yesterday to sort out what they were going to about the scratch and swirling on the car. I had a quote from Barry at Auto Detox for just the swirlmarks and the scratch of £460 and Barry said the scratch was too deep to get rid of but he could get it to a point where it would be only noticeable under certain lighting and angle conditions which I would prefer over respraying the rear quarter of the car.

Anyway after leaving me sitting at a desk for nearly an hour they refused to pay for the damage do I rejected the car. Roll on a Mk7.5

Oh lord. Sounds very drastic action to take over a small scratch imo.  :shocked:
Sods law you'll have the car a week and it'll pick up another little scratch or the first of many stone chips anyway.

They should have offered to pay for the machine polish though.

Yes it is drastic but I they told me that they were not going to pay for it and that was that and that I had taken the car. Quick chat with my solicitor before going in so I know where I stood. I wasn't asking for a loan car when mine was getting done or any other costs than the rectification. I could have asked for a car to be painted which would have cost more than twice as much.

They obviously thought that I would just go away, you should have seen there faces when I said fine, I'm rejecting the car :grin:

On a plus point I'm going to spec up a Mk7.5 GTi today, with a different dealer. After all I really wanted a GTi :laugh:

Shame they pushed into this but great you are looking at the positives - roll on your GTI! It might have only been a scratch but it should have been blemish free - they do get marked and chipped fairly quickly but you expect it to be okay when you collect it. As you say, they probably expected you to go away so good on you for rejecting it! :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 08 March 2017, 16:56

The lesson to be learnt is to never ever let a dealer prep a car, ever.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Talk-torque on 08 March 2017, 17:04

Quote from: mcmaddy on 08 March 2017, 16:56

The lesson to be learnt is to never ever let a dealer prep a car, ever.

+1 to that. After my Pearl Black GTD arrive with bad swirl marks in 2 places, that was never going to happen again! I cannot believe how low on their priorities proper paint prep is. It's not rocket science! My GTI was 99.5% perfect under the wraps. All I had to do was clean off glue etc. If you use the right products, no rubbing is necessary, so no paint marks. Simples.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 08 March 2017, 19:24

Quote from: Talk-torque on 08 March 2017, 17:04

Quote from: mcmaddy on 08 March 2017, 16:56

The lesson to be learnt is to never ever let a dealer prep a car, ever.

+1 to that. After my Pearl Black GTD arrive with bad swirl marks in 2 places, that was never going to happen again! I cannot believe how low on their priorities proper paint prep is. It's not rocket science! My GTI was 99.5% perfect under the wraps. All I had to do was clean off glue etc. If you use the right products, no rubbing is necessary, so no paint marks. Simples.

+2

If you care greatly about these matters (some couldn't care less) then don't let the dealer prep the car, do it yourself or take it to a detailer.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mezzer123 on 08 March 2017, 19:50

Quote from: Booth11 on 08 March 2017, 19:24

Quote from: Talk-torque on 08 March 2017, 17:04

Quote from: mcmaddy on 08 March 2017, 16:56

The lesson to be learnt is to never ever let a dealer prep a car, ever.

+1 to that. After my Pearl Black GTD arrive with bad swirl marks in 2 places, that was never going to happen again! I cannot believe how low on their priorities proper paint prep is. It's not rocket science! My GTI was 99.5% perfect under the wraps. All I had to do was clean off glue etc. If you use the right products, no rubbing is necessary, so no paint marks. Simples.

+2

If you care greatly about these matters (some couldn't care less) then don't let the dealer prep the car, do it yourself or take it to a detailer.

+3 also

I remember my dealer saying that they had never received such a request for them not to touch it in any way shape or form( I felt a little guilty for those who did and took their chances), I wish I had photos of mine when it arrived on the truck, it looked terrible, but after some care and attention by myself it looked how it was suppose to!!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 08 March 2017, 21:22

Quote from: mezzer123 on 08 March 2017, 19:50

Quote from: Booth11 on 08 March 2017, 19:24

Quote from: Talk-torque on 08 March 2017, 17:04

Quote from: mcmaddy on 08 March 2017, 16:56

The lesson to be learnt is to never ever let a dealer prep a car, ever.

+1 to that. After my Pearl Black GTD arrive with bad swirl marks in 2 places, that was never going to happen again! I cannot believe how low on their priorities proper paint prep is. It's not rocket science! My GTI was 99.5% perfect under the wraps. All I had to do was clean off glue etc. If you use the right products, no rubbing is necessary, so no paint marks. Simples.

+2

If you care greatly about these matters (some couldn't care less) then don't let the dealer prep the car, do it yourself or take it to a detailer.

+3 also

I remember my dealer saying that they had never received such a request for them not to touch it in any way shape or form( I felt a little guilty for those who did and took their chances), I wish I had photos of mine when it arrived on the truck, it looked terrible, but after some care and attention by myself it looked how it was suppose to!!!

It wouldn't have made a difference with the scratch though which happened when it was there. Barry at Auto Detox said and showed me where the roof had been worked on by ? and that they had sanded it down to get rid of nibs and they didn't do a great job of doing it. I hadn't noticed it but after looking at it with his sun gun I could see it.

Next car will will be collected with all the transport stuff on it and they can take it off in front of me.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 08 March 2017, 22:41

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 08 March 2017, 07:03

Anyway after leaving me sitting at a desk for nearly an hour they refused to pay for the damage do I rejected the car. Roll on a Mk7.5

Totally agree with you.
Its all very well folk saying its only a scratch and will no doubt get stone chips etc in a couple of weeks but that's got absolutely nothing to do with it. You paid for a brand new defect free car and that is what you should get.
Maybe if other folk were as insistent on the standard of their cars when delivered, the business wouldn't have got to this stage.
That's the problem, people are willing to accept sloppy seconds.

I had a very similar experience when I picked my wife's GTI up this time last year. I thought "stupidly" she should get to experience the whole unveiling so let them prep the car. On first inspection it looked okay but after looking closely it was covered in swirls.
I refused their "in-house" car enthusiast to sort it and instead got the 3 dearest quotes I could get. They laughed when I said it was in the region of £600 and there is no way they would pay.

I was more than prepared to reject the car and walk away or demand I use it until another arrived but the dealer buckled and paid for what I would probably have got done myself anyway so it was a good result in the end.

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=277176.0

Would you let them paint it with the agreement that if its not correct on the first go you want a replacement and to use the one you have until that arrives?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 09 March 2017, 00:16

Quote from: p3asa on 08 March 2017, 22:41

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 08 March 2017, 07:03

Anyway after leaving me sitting at a desk for nearly an hour they refused to pay for the damage do I rejected the car. Roll on a Mk7.5

Totally agree with you.
Its all very well folk saying its only a scratch and will no doubt get stone chips etc in a couple of weeks but that's got absolutely nothing to do with it. You paid for a brand new defect free car and that is what you should get.
Maybe if other folk were as insistent on the standard of their cars when delivered, the business wouldn't have got to this stage.
That's the problem, people are willing to accept sloppy seconds.

I had a very similar experience when I picked my wife's GTI up this time last year. I thought "stupidly" she should get to experience the whole unveiling so let them prep the car. On first inspection it looked okay but after looking closely it was covered in swirls.
I refused their "in-house" car enthusiast to sort it and instead got the 3 dearest quotes I could get. They laughed when I said it was in the region of £600 and there is no way they would pay.

I was more than prepared to reject the car and walk away or demand I use it until another arrived but the dealer buckled and paid for what I would probably have got done myself anyway so it was a good result in the end.

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=277176.0

Would you let them paint it with the agreement that if its not correct on the first go you want a replacement and to use the one you have until that arrives?

Sorry but you actually sound like my wife and I don't mean that in a bad way. Basically she said the same thing, if people settle for crap from a dealer they will just give more crap.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 09 March 2017, 00:30

Quote from: p3asa on 08 March 2017, 22:41

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 08 March 2017, 07:03

Anyway after leaving me sitting at a desk for nearly an hour they refused to pay for the damage do I rejected the car. Roll on a Mk7.5

Totally agree with you.
Its all very well folk saying its only a scratch and will no doubt get stone chips etc in a couple of weeks but that's got absolutely nothing to do with it. You paid for a brand new defect free car and that is what you should get.
Maybe if other folk were as insistent on the standard of their cars when delivered, the business wouldn't have got to this stage.
That's the problem, people are willing to accept sloppy seconds.

I had a very similar experience when I picked my wife's GTI up this time last year. I thought "stupidly" she should get to experience the whole unveiling so let them prep the car. On first inspection it looked okay but after looking closely it was covered in swirls.
I refused their "in-house" car enthusiast to sort it and instead got the 3 dearest quotes I could get. They laughed when I said it was in the region of £600 and there is no way they would pay.

I was more than prepared to reject the car and walk away or demand I use it until another arrived but the dealer buckled and paid for what I would probably have got done myself anyway so it was a good result in the end.

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=277176.0

Would you let them paint it with the agreement that if its not correct on the first go you want a replacement and to use the one you have until that arrives?

Just had a quick look at the first couple of posts in your thread but that is what my GTD looks like but I couldn't photograph it right with my phone. The rear bumper is the same as if they just wiped the dirt off it in one direction along it. I will get some better photos up tomorrow and add them.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 09 March 2017, 22:03

^^^Didn't get a chance to get the photos today as I've been driving most of it, over 400 miles with over half that on country roads.

I found out that not only is the sunglasses holder useless for holding sunglasses but also for holding my XXXX mints.

I also tried eco mode for about 10 miles :rolleyes: How much of the sound/noise you hear in a GTD with sport and sound pack is the sound and sport bit and how much of it is the soundakotor or whatever it's called?

Washed it twice because of a pigeon.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 10 March 2017, 07:07

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 09 March 2017, 22:03

^^^Didn't get a chance to get the photos today as I've been driving most of it, over 400 miles with over half that on country roads.

I found out that not only is the sunglasses holder useless for holding sunglasses but also for holding my XXXX mints.

I also tried eco mode for about 10 miles :rolleyes: How much of the sound/noise you hear in a GTD with sport and sound pack is the sound and sport bit and how much of it is the soundakotor or whatever it's called?

Washed it twice because of a pigeon.

You need to give the missus her Jackie Onasis sunglasses back and get a mans pair. 
They fit great in the sunglass holder😀

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 10 March 2017, 07:52

Actually that reminds me, for a good while now I've been meaning to look at a divider the for sunglasses holder as its that big, I can get my prescription sunglasses and my spare pair of glasses in it at the same time !

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 10 March 2017, 08:12

Quote from: kalimon on 10 March 2017, 07:07

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 09 March 2017, 22:03

^^^Didn't get a chance to get the photos today as I've been driving most of it, over 400 miles with over half that on country roads.

I found out that not only is the sunglasses holder useless for holding sunglasses but also for holding my XXXX mints.

I also tried eco mode for about 10 miles :rolleyes: How much of the sound/noise you hear in a GTD with sport and sound pack is the sound and sport bit and how much of it is the soundakotor or whatever it's called?

Washed it twice because of a pigeon.

You need to give the missus her Jackie Onasis sunglasses back and get a mans pair. 
They fit great in the sunglass holder😀

They do actually fit into the holder but they move about in it so much that it was starting to mark them.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 10 March 2017, 10:55

Keeping it, just had a call to say that the full cost of repair is going to be covered plus hire car for the days it is at the detailers. Now to the other problems.....

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 10 March 2017, 13:24

Not a great start but hopefully all the teething problem will sort themselves out now ?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: phope on 10 March 2017, 19:18

2nd service at 36k miles, and the rear discs were replaced due to corrosion

Just glad my company car lease people picked up the full bill of £328 plus the service cost  :shocked:

All very slick with the online video giving you the full breakdown of the inspection, plus the ability to authorise work online

(https://picload.org/image/rllolila/img_0385.png)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 11 March 2017, 18:27

Thanks to Chris(mcmaddy) I got a DTUK peddle box for FREE

What a gent. Thanks again Chris.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Finglonga on 11 March 2017, 21:11

Quote from: phope on 10 March 2017, 19:18

2nd service at 36k miles, and the rear discs were replaced due to corrosion

Just glad my company car lease people picked up the full bill of £328 plus the service cost  :shocked:

Or could have been fixed by heavy braking from 70mph to zero a few times for free most likely.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr GTD on 11 March 2017, 23:52

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 11 March 2017, 18:27

Thanks to Chris(mcmaddy) I got a DTUK peddle box for FREE

What a gent. Thanks again Chris.

 :cool: have you fitted it yet…?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 12 March 2017, 08:21

I can't take any credit for that William. Golfhappy another member on here was the one who sent me it in the first place. So a doff of the hat to him too.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 12 March 2017, 09:49

Quote from: Mr GTD on 11 March 2017, 23:52

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 11 March 2017, 18:27

Thanks to Chris(mcmaddy) I got a DTUK peddle box for FREE

What a gent. Thanks again Chris.

 :cool: have you fitted it yet…?

Not yet but hopefully later this week.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 12 March 2017, 09:50

Quote from: mcmaddy on 12 March 2017, 08:21

I can't take any credit for that William. Golfhappy another member on here was the one who sent me it in the first place. So a doff of the hat to him too.

Yes but many another person would have sold it Chris.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr GTD on 12 March 2017, 12:04

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 12 March 2017, 09:49

Quote from: Mr GTD on 11 March 2017, 23:52

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 11 March 2017, 18:27

Thanks to Chris(mcmaddy) I got a DTUK peddle box for FREE

What a gent. Thanks again Chris.

 :cool: have you fitted it yet…?

Not yet but hopefully later this week.

Your wonder why you waited once it's been fitted....it's awesome!!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Aidey on 12 March 2017, 20:34

Today i washed the wheels and gave them a fresh coat of poorboys,
Then i had to explain ..... again ..... to a passenger why i leave the rear seat armrest down and boot hatch open , so i can hear the lovely pop of the CS engine :evil:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 13 March 2017, 18:53

Forgot to say the other day but I have booked the car in with Barry at Auto Detox from the 12th-14th of April for a full two stage two day detail followed by a ceramic coating.

Barry has suggested I go for a cheaper coating as I won't be keeping the car for much more than a year.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 15 March 2017, 11:58

Fitted the peddle box and I'll be blown over by an angles fart it really is something else. It was a piece of cake to fit, it took longer to open the package that Chris(mcmaddy) sent it in than it took to fit.

I just took the cubby box out and put my hand in through it to fit it, took no more than 2 minutes to fit.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr GTD on 15 March 2017, 12:28

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 15 March 2017, 11:58

Fitted the peddle box and I'll be blown over by an angles fart it really is something else. It was a piece of cake to fit, it took longer to open the package that Chris(mcmaddy) sent it in than it took to fit.

I just took the cubby box out and put my hand in through it to fit it, took no more than 2 minutes to fit.

So what setting are currently running..?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr GTD on 15 March 2017, 12:30

Today I have booked it in for the 7th April for some power runs.

I will have the Stage 2 fitted by then so I'm getting standard & mapped runs to see the difference.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 15 March 2017, 12:38

Quote from: Mr GTD on 15 March 2017, 12:28

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 15 March 2017, 11:58

Fitted the peddle box and I'll be blown over by an angles fart it really is something else. It was a piece of cake to fit, it took longer to open the package that Chris(mcmaddy) sent it in than it took to fit.

I just took the cubby box out and put my hand in through it to fit it, took no more than 2 minutes to fit.

So what setting are currently running..?

I have it on program 2 with 2 green at the moment.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 15 March 2017, 12:40

Quote from: Mr GTD on 15 March 2017, 12:30

Today I have booked it in for the 7th April for some power runs.

I will have the Stage 2 fitted by then so I'm getting standard & mapped runs to see the difference.

I though you got a DTUK box, are you getting it remapped now instead?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr GTD on 15 March 2017, 12:44

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 15 March 2017, 12:40

Quote from: Mr GTD on 15 March 2017, 12:30

Today I have booked it in for the 7th April for some power runs.

I will have the Stage 2 fitted by then so I'm getting standard & mapped runs to see the difference.

I though you got a DTUK box, are you getting it remapped now instead?

I do have the DTUK box but it's a Stage 2 one. I should be once fitted kicking out around 230-240hp

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr GTD on 15 March 2017, 12:46

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 15 March 2017, 12:38

Quote from: Mr GTD on 15 March 2017, 12:28

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 15 March 2017, 11:58

Fitted the peddle box and I'll be blown over by an angles fart it really is something else. It was a piece of cake to fit, it took longer to open the package that Chris(mcmaddy) sent it in than it took to fit.

I just took the cubby box out and put my hand in through it to fit it, took no more than 2 minutes to fit.

So what setting are currently running..?

I have it on program 2 with 2 green at the moment.

I'm running mine in one orange + 2 green lights...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr GTD on 15 March 2017, 12:47

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 15 March 2017, 12:38

Quote from: Mr GTD on 15 March 2017, 12:28

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 15 March 2017, 11:58

Fitted the peddle box and I'll be blown over by an angles fart it really is something else. It was a piece of cake to fit, it took longer to open the package that Chris(mcmaddy) sent it in than it took to fit.

I just took the cubby box out and put my hand in through it to fit it, took no more than 2 minutes to fit.

So what setting are currently running..?

I have it on program 2 with 2 green at the moment.

How are you finding that setting..? Is to harsh..?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 15 March 2017, 13:04

Quote from: Mr GTD on 15 March 2017, 12:44

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 15 March 2017, 12:40

Quote from: Mr GTD on 15 March 2017, 12:30

Today I have booked it in for the 7th April for some power runs.

I will have the Stage 2 fitted by then so I'm getting standard & mapped runs to see the difference.

I though you got a DTUK box, are you getting it remapped now instead?

I do have the DTUK box but it's a Stage 2 one. I should be once fitted kicking out around 230-240hp

So is that box different to a CRD3 box?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr GTD on 15 March 2017, 13:12

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 15 March 2017, 13:04

Quote from: Mr GTD on 15 March 2017, 12:44

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 15 March 2017, 12:40

Quote from: Mr GTD on 15 March 2017, 12:30

Today I have booked it in for the 7th April for some power runs.

I will have the Stage 2 fitted by then so I'm getting standard & mapped runs to see the difference.

I though you got a DTUK box, are you getting it remapped now instead?

I do have the DTUK box but it's a Stage 2 one. I should be once fitted kicking out around 230-240hp

So is that box different to a CRD3 box?

I think Andrew calls it a CRD3+ box and his website it says 240. I've seen dyno runs too...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 15 March 2017, 13:38

Quote from: Mr GTD on 15 March 2017, 13:12

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 15 March 2017, 13:04

Quote from: Mr GTD on 15 March 2017, 12:44

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 15 March 2017, 12:40

Quote from: Mr GTD on 15 March 2017, 12:30

Today I have booked it in for the 7th April for some power runs.

I will have the Stage 2 fitted by then so I'm getting standard & mapped runs to see the difference.

I though you got a DTUK box, are you getting it remapped now instead?

I do have the DTUK box but it's a Stage 2 one. I should be once fitted kicking out around 230-240hp

So is that box different to a CRD3 box?

I think Andrew calls it a CRD3+ box and his website it says 240. I've seen dyno runs too...

Yeah that the one that connects to 3 different places and the one I'm going to get.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr GTD on 16 March 2017, 06:49

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 15 March 2017, 13:38

Quote from: Mr GTD on 15 March 2017, 13:12

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 15 March 2017, 13:04

Quote from: Mr GTD on 15 March 2017, 12:44

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 15 March 2017, 12:40

Quote from: Mr GTD on 15 March 2017, 12:30

Today I have booked it in for the 7th April for some power runs.

I will have the Stage 2 fitted by then so I'm getting standard & mapped runs to see the difference.

I though you got a DTUK box, are you getting it remapped now instead?

I do have the DTUK box but it's a Stage 2 one. I should be once fitted kicking out around 230-240hp

So is that box different to a CRD3 box?

I think Andrew calls it a CRD3+ box and his website it says 240. I've seen dyno runs too...

Yeah that the one that connects to 3 different places and the one I'm going to get.

I will of course post my dyno graphs once she's been on the rollers....

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gabruno on 16 March 2017, 07:47

Finally I'm done installing my new bilstein shocks (http://4wheelonline.com/BilsteinShocks.4997). I chose b14's because I want something that is stiffer than stock yet still comfortable.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mustard on 16 March 2017, 14:41

Fitted my DTUK Pedal Box to the R, with thanks to Booth for her helpful guide. Looking forward to driving the car later and to see what it feels like. Have it on the lowest setting for now.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr GTD on 16 March 2017, 15:18

Dropped mine off to have the wheel refurbed.

While I was waiting for my bro to pick me up a fella came over to me and compliment my car(he was in a Passat). He asked me what I was in for and obviously I said a refurb to which he said that he had a Porsche in with the same thing a few weeks ago and it took them 3 attempts to get the colour match correct. :shocked:
They did have a look at my wheel before agreeing to undertake the job and said it will be 100% match. The refurb itself

He was a trade customer of there's and just wanted me to be aware. This has obviously made me nervous but I'm willing to give them a chance and besides it might go all ok. (hopefully)

If not they will be re-doing it until it's perfect. I will be inspecting it before I pay of course...but where do I stand if it's not a 100% match..?

The refurb itself is costing £79 and extra £35 for the colour match.

If I refuse to pay surely they will keep my car till I do.

I might be worrying over nothing tbh as it might go perfectly..here's hoping anyway!!

They said that it will more than likely be ready to collect tomoz if not Saturday morn for sure.

Does anyone know the colour code to the SR's please..?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 16 March 2017, 16:55

Finally given my car the wash it so needed, new paint on the door and front wing seems perfect bar a small chip on the wing already :rolleyes:

So, post accident:
(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20170130_135933_zpskut4eb0u.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20170130_135933_zpskut4eb0u.jpg.html)

Post repair (and wash):
(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20170316_140650_zpsficgakpa.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20170316_140650_zpsficgakpa.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 16 March 2017, 17:09

Quote from: Watts on 16 March 2017, 16:55

Finally given my car the wash it so needed, new paint on the door and front wing seems perfect bar a small chip on the wing already :rolleyes:

So, post accident:
(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20170130_135933_zpskut4eb0u.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20170130_135933_zpskut4eb0u.jpg.html)

Post repair (and wash):
(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20170316_140650_zpsficgakpa.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20170316_140650_zpsficgakpa.jpg.html)

All better.  :smiley: Beautifully glossy!  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 16 March 2017, 19:44

Got my OBD11 today, I had already bought a Nexus 7 to use it with and changed the rear brake lights to full(inner) the DRLs to 100% with lights on, fan speed to show when set to auto.

One other thing I did was to turn off the soundaktor and boy does it show how loud the Bridgestones are, the drone from the rear of the car especially was very pronounced.

Now for the bad bit, not sure what I did but my active headlights don't work. They don't turn with the steering and they do the little dance thing when the car is started. They still do the dip down and back up bit though. Any ideas of how to fix?


Thanks

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 16 March 2017, 21:29

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 16 March 2017, 19:44

Got my OBD11 today, I had already bought a Nexus 7 to use it with and changed the rear brake lights to full(inner) the DRLs to 100% with lights on, fan speed to show when set to auto.

One other thing I did was to turn off the soundaktor and boy does it show how loud the Bridgestones are, the drone from the rear of the car especially was very pronounced.

Now for the bad bit, not sure what I did but my active headlights don't work. They don't turn with the steering and they do the little dance thing when the car is started. They still do the dip down and back up bit though. Any ideas of how to fix?


Thanks

Not sure why your Dynamic Cornering Lights are no longer working, I did same lights mod as you and no issues. Have you checked they are still ticked in the CAR menu:  CAR - Setup - Lights - Dynamic cornering lights.

Bit cheeky to link to another forum, but lots of other coding for various adaptations here.  http://www.vwroc.com/forums/forum/84-obdeleven/  Any thread with the word 'Coding' in brackets is tried and tested. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 16 March 2017, 22:31

Quote from: Booth11 on 16 March 2017, 21:29

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 16 March 2017, 19:44

Got my OBD11 today, I had already bought a Nexus 7 to use it with and changed the rear brake lights to full(inner) the DRLs to 100% with lights on, fan speed to show when set to auto.

One other thing I did was to turn off the soundaktor and boy does it show how loud the Bridgestones are, the drone from the rear of the car especially was very pronounced.

Now for the bad bit, not sure what I did but my active headlights don't work. They don't turn with the steering and they do the little dance thing when the car is started. They still do the dip down and back up bit though. Any ideas of how to fix?


Thanks

Not sure why your Dynamic Cornering Lights are no longer working, I did same lights mod as you and no issues. Have you checked they are still ticked in the CAR menu:  CAR - Setup - Lights - Dynamic cornering lights.

Bit cheeky to link to another forum, but lots of other coding for various adaptations here.  http://www.vwroc.com/forums/forum/84-obdeleven/  Any thread with the word 'Coding' in brackets is tried and tested.

To be fair I think it may have been something else I did in the headlight part of OBD11

Is there any way of resetting the lights to factory?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 16 March 2017, 23:05

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 16 March 2017, 22:31

Quote from: Booth11 on 16 March 2017, 21:29

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 16 March 2017, 19:44

Got my OBD11 today, I had already bought a Nexus 7 to use it with and changed the rear brake lights to full(inner) the DRLs to 100% with lights on, fan speed to show when set to auto.

One other thing I did was to turn off the soundaktor and boy does it show how loud the Bridgestones are, the drone from the rear of the car especially was very pronounced.

Now for the bad bit, not sure what I did but my active headlights don't work. They don't turn with the steering and they do the little dance thing when the car is started. They still do the dip down and back up bit though. Any ideas of how to fix?


Thanks

Not sure why your Dynamic Cornering Lights are no longer working, I did same lights mod as you and no issues. Have you checked they are still ticked in the CAR menu:  CAR - Setup - Lights - Dynamic cornering lights.

Bit cheeky to link to another forum, but lots of other coding for various adaptations here.  http://www.vwroc.com/forums/forum/84-obdeleven/  Any thread with the word 'Coding' in brackets is tried and tested.

To be fair I think it may have been something else I did in the headlight part of OBD11

Is there any way of resetting the lights to factory?

Expect you'll need to reverse any coding you've done, should show up in the history log on your OBDeleven app.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 17 March 2017, 07:11

Quote from: Booth11 on 16 March 2017, 23:05

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 16 March 2017, 22:31

Quote from: Booth11 on 16 March 2017, 21:29

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 16 March 2017, 19:44

Got my OBD11 today, I had already bought a Nexus 7 to use it with and changed the rear brake lights to full(inner) the DRLs to 100% with lights on, fan speed to show when set to auto.

One other thing I did was to turn off the soundaktor and boy does it show how loud the Bridgestones are, the drone from the rear of the car especially was very pronounced.

Now for the bad bit, not sure what I did but my active headlights don't work. They don't turn with the steering and they do the little dance thing when the car is started. They still do the dip down and back up bit though. Any ideas of how to fix?


Thanks

Not sure why your Dynamic Cornering Lights are no longer working, I did same lights mod as you and no issues. Have you checked they are still ticked in the CAR menu:  CAR - Setup - Lights - Dynamic cornering lights.

Bit cheeky to link to another forum, but lots of other coding for various adaptations here.  http://www.vwroc.com/forums/forum/84-obdeleven/  Any thread with the word 'Coding' in brackets is tried and tested.

To be fair I think it may have been something else I did in the headlight part of OBD11

Is there any way of resetting the lights to factory?

Expect you'll need to reverse any coding you've done, should show up in the history log on your OBDeleven app.

Already done that but still no luck.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 17 March 2017, 12:21

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 17 March 2017, 07:11

Quote from: Booth11 on 16 March 2017, 23:05

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 16 March 2017, 22:31

Quote from: Booth11 on 16 March 2017, 21:29

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 16 March 2017, 19:44

Got my OBD11 today, I had already bought a Nexus 7 to use it with and changed the rear brake lights to full(inner) the DRLs to 100% with lights on, fan speed to show when set to auto.

One other thing I did was to turn off the soundaktor and boy does it show how loud the Bridgestones are, the drone from the rear of the car especially was very pronounced.

Now for the bad bit, not sure what I did but my active headlights don't work. They don't turn with the steering and they do the little dance thing when the car is started. They still do the dip down and back up bit though. Any ideas of how to fix?


Thanks

Not sure why your Dynamic Cornering Lights are no longer working, I did same lights mod as you and no issues. Have you checked they are still ticked in the CAR menu:  CAR - Setup - Lights - Dynamic cornering lights.

Bit cheeky to link to another forum, but lots of other coding for various adaptations here.  http://www.vwroc.com/forums/forum/84-obdeleven/  Any thread with the word 'Coding' in brackets is tried and tested.

To be fair I think it may have been something else I did in the headlight part of OBD11

Is there any way of resetting the lights to factory?

Expect you'll need to reverse any coding you've done, should show up in the history log on your OBDeleven app.

Already done that but still no luck.

You've not inadvertantly switched to 'eco' driving mode have you?

Just a thought - I know it affects some of the cornering light functions (although it might only be the static functions that turn off).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 17 March 2017, 12:25

Finally got my BBS SR wheel refurbed - absolutely spot on finish. Can't even tell it was done.

If anyone needs work doing around Lincoln, I can recommend G&W Bodyworks in Skellingthorpe - the local Audi dealer trust them to do all their work and that (and experience with them) is good enough for me to recommend them.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr GTD on 17 March 2017, 12:32

Quote from: Gnasher on 17 March 2017, 12:25

Finally got my BBS SR wheel refurbed - absolutely spot on finish. Can't even tell it was done.

If anyone needs work doing around Lincoln, I can recommend G&W Bodyworks in Skellingthorpe - the local Audi dealer trust them to do all their work and that (and experience with them) is good enough for me to recommend them.

Good to hear.

I've just got off the phone about mine and it's just being checked that the match is spot on. They will be phoning me after lunch, so here's hoping all is well.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 17 March 2017, 20:41

Quote from: Gnasher on 17 March 2017, 12:21

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 17 March 2017, 07:11

Quote from: Booth11 on 16 March 2017, 23:05

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 16 March 2017, 22:31

Quote from: Booth11 on 16 March 2017, 21:29

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 16 March 2017, 19:44

Got my OBD11 today, I had already bought a Nexus 7 to use it with and changed the rear brake lights to full(inner) the DRLs to 100% with lights on, fan speed to show when set to auto.

One other thing I did was to turn off the soundaktor and boy does it show how loud the Bridgestones are, the drone from the rear of the car especially was very pronounced.

Now for the bad bit, not sure what I did but my active headlights don't work. They don't turn with the steering and they do the little dance thing when the car is started. They still do the dip down and back up bit though. Any ideas of how to fix?


Thanks

Not sure why your Dynamic Cornering Lights are no longer working, I did same lights mod as you and no issues. Have you checked they are still ticked in the CAR menu:  CAR - Setup - Lights - Dynamic cornering lights.

Bit cheeky to link to another forum, but lots of other coding for various adaptations here.  http://www.vwroc.com/forums/forum/84-obdeleven/  Any thread with the word 'Coding' in brackets is tried and tested.

To be fair I think it may have been something else I did in the headlight part of OBD11

Is there any way of resetting the lights to factory?

Expect you'll need to reverse any coding you've done, should show up in the history log on your OBDeleven app.

Already done that but still no luck.

You've not inadvertantly switched to 'eco' driving mode have you?

Just a thought - I know it affects some of the cornering light functions (although it might only be the static functions that turn off).

No, I reverted all the stuff I changed and all is good now. Changed my coming/leaving home lights to fogs/DRLs and 90 seconds and seat heating set to remember setting.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr GTD on 18 March 2017, 00:04

Quote from: Mr GTD on 17 March 2017, 12:32

Quote from: Gnasher on 17 March 2017, 12:25

Finally got my BBS SR wheel refurbed - absolutely spot on finish. Can't even tell it was done.

If anyone needs work doing around Lincoln, I can recommend G&W Bodyworks in Skellingthorpe - the local Audi dealer trust them to do all their work and that (and experience with them) is good enough for me to recommend them.

Good to hear.

I've just got off the phone about mine and it's just being checked that the match is spot on. They will be phoning me after lunch, so here's hoping all is well.

Called them again today at 3.30pm check on progress and was told it was back in the oven after the first colour match wasn't as they hoped(as they knew I would be looking over it in all angles and lights ect) when I collect it.

They called me called 30mins later to say I could collect for 4.30pm and when I collected all was as hoped as looks like new again so drove away very happy indeed.

Good to know there is someone close to me that if need be in the future I can trust...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 18 March 2017, 10:16

Booked my car in for it's first service at Inchape Bolton.
No idea what they are like but they are local to me so will have to do.
I already feel ill at the thought of my car being in someone else's hands but what can you do!
I've instructed them not to attempt to clean it in any way, shape or form and I plan to wait while the work is carried out.
Strangely, when I used to take my Audi A3 to the garage, I didn't give it a second thought. The Avus silver paintwork never showed a mark or blemish, unlike my carbon grey Golf :rolleyes:
This forum makes you do strange things  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Talk-torque on 18 March 2017, 11:13

Quote from: kalimon on 18 March 2017, 10:16

Booked my car in for it's first service at Inchape Bolton.
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.
.
This forum makes you do strange things  :grin:

Same for me - mine's booked in for a week on Tuesday, but I do know that my dealer is usually good. Still not happy, having to trust somebody else with my car, but what can you do? My Tungsten paint seems relatively robust, but I shall still instruct them not to wash it! A proper breakfast over the road will help take my mind off things, while it's in!  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: AndyG on 18 March 2017, 13:11

I've used Inchscape Bolton no issues with them thus far.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 18 March 2017, 13:38

Quote from: AndyG on 18 March 2017, 13:11

I've used Inchscape Bolton no issues with them thus far.

Thats good to hear :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 18 March 2017, 15:34

Cleaned it!  Tried a new wax and interior cleaner.

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=280049.0

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=280050.0

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 18 March 2017, 23:21

Nice gloves Ms B!!

As for the car, just plain fantastic results as per normal!  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 19 March 2017, 19:17

Quote from: Mr GTD on 18 March 2017, 00:04

Quote from: Mr GTD on 17 March 2017, 12:32

Quote from: Gnasher on 17 March 2017, 12:25

Finally got my BBS SR wheel refurbed - absolutely spot on finish. Can't even tell it was done.

If anyone needs work doing around Lincoln, I can recommend G&W Bodyworks in Skellingthorpe - the local Audi dealer trust them to do all their work and that (and experience with them) is good enough for me to recommend them.

Good to hear.

I've just got off the phone about mine and it's just being checked that the match is spot on. They will be phoning me after lunch, so here's hoping all is well.

Called them again today at 3.30pm check on progress and was told it was back in the oven after the first colour match wasn't as they hoped(as they knew I would be looking over it in all angles and lights ect) when I collect it.

They called me called 30mins later to say I could collect for 4.30pm and when I collected all was as hoped as looks like new again so drove away very happy indeed.

Good to know there is someone close to me that if need be in the future I can trust...

Good to hear, now you know that brother of yours.... :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Eccie on 21 March 2017, 17:27

Took the old girl for her first MOT, Its almost her birthday :kiss: had the dealer swap my stop/start button, fix a rattle near the passenger air vent, they also updated the firmware on the Dis Pro, what a difference that has made - turbo charged the screen response.

Oh and she passed her test with flying colours

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 21 March 2017, 18:07

Quote from: Eccie on 21 March 2017, 17:27

Took the old girl for her first MOT, Its almost her birthday :kiss: had the dealer swap my stop/start button, fix a rattle near the passenger air vent, they also updated the firmware on the Dis Pro, what a difference that has made - turbo charged the screen response.

Oh and she passed her test with flying colours

Congrats glad to hear also good news on the firmware update mines in for its 1st service next month hoping the update includes the sports gauges instead of or if both stay the blue trainer lol.
Not overly fussed if they don't do the sports gauges but would be nice if it's available  :whistle: :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 22 March 2017, 22:36

Saw these dirt cheap on the bay, and thought I'd get them for the rear door speakers to look similar to the ones up front, and slightly brighten up the back doors a little.  Just for fun.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2855/33438883842_51f77f9a9b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SWT2b3)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2847/33595255875_4dba35bf87_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TbGt8z)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr GTD on 22 March 2017, 22:56

^^^They look smart and subtle Sootchucker  :cool:

Can you post a link please...?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 23 March 2017, 07:30

Badges here

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/322373990894?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Chrome surrounds here

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261845583729?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 23 March 2017, 08:09

Quote from: Sootchucker on 23 March 2017, 07:30

Badges here

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/322373990894?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Chrome surrounds here

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261845583729?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Badges look well suprised Vw didn't do the same as like Audi with Bose...
Just a heads up to you guys with a 3 door the chrome trims don't sit right on the 3 door the panel is more concave I had some of these quite a while back n gave them my mate he has a 5 door and rhey fit ok.. :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr GTD on 23 March 2017, 11:47

Quote from: Sootchucker on 23 March 2017, 07:30

Badges here

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/322373990894?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Chrome surrounds here

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261845583729?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Thank you...

These have been ordered now.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 23 March 2017, 17:00

Applied some of the special lubricant (can't remember what it's called) to my driver's side door seal and it seems to have almost entirely stopped the noisy annoying creaking that has plagued me since I got the car! Stupidly I bought it months ago but only just got around to applying it. Wish I'd done it earlier :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Eccie on 23 March 2017, 17:41

Quote from: Watts on 23 March 2017, 17:00

Applied some of the special lubricant (can't remember what it's called) to my driver's side door seal and it seems to have almost entirely stopped the noisy annoying creaking that has plagued me since I got the car! Stupidly I bought it months ago but only just got around to applying it. Wish I'd done it earlier :rolleyes:

I'm guessing Watts, you mean krytox, if so it's great stuff, with both cars having sunroof's it's become my go to product

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 23 March 2017, 18:11

Quote from: Eccie on 23 March 2017, 17:41

Quote from: Watts on 23 March 2017, 17:00

Applied some of the special lubricant (can't remember what it's called) to my driver's side door seal and it seems to have almost entirely stopped the noisy annoying creaking that has plagued me since I got the car! Stupidly I bought it months ago but only just got around to applying it. Wish I'd done it earlier :rolleyes:

I'm guessing Watts, you mean krytox, if so it's great stuff, with both cars having sunroof's it's become my go to product

That's the stuff, will add some more round the doors but it does seem to have done the job. Thing is though, why do they creak as I've never had this before. Are the doors flexing slightly or if that is normal (and I'd presume so) are modern seals made from a different material? Maybe they're less flexible now and the noise is the result of friction rather than the seal giving with the door? Oh well, so long as it keeps quiet!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 23 March 2017, 21:48

Quote from: Watts on 23 March 2017, 18:11

Quote from: Eccie on 23 March 2017, 17:41

Quote from: Watts on 23 March 2017, 17:00

Applied some of the special lubricant (can't remember what it's called) to my driver's side door seal and it seems to have almost entirely stopped the noisy annoying creaking that has plagued me since I got the car! Stupidly I bought it months ago but only just got around to applying it. Wish I'd done it earlier :rolleyes:

I'm guessing Watts, you mean krytox, if so it's great stuff, with both cars having sunroof's it's become my go to product

That's the stuff, will add some more round the doors but it does seem to have done the job. Thing is though, why do they creak as I've never had this before. Are the doors flexing slightly or if that is normal (and I'd presume so) are modern seals made from a different material? Maybe they're less flexible now and the noise is the result of friction rather than the seal giving with the door? Oh well, so long as it keeps quiet!

Golfs should come supplied with a bottle of Krytox (and a pedal box).  I used it on my mk6 gti and it silenced the creaky door seals for good.  Just had s similar noise start on my R driver's door, so got a new bottle at the ready.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 24 March 2017, 11:41

So today was 3rd service, 1st MOT and diagnosis of coolant loss.

New water pump ordered and rebooking for fitting. 3 days warranty left - bonus!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: tictap on 24 March 2017, 12:35

Quote from: Watts on 23 March 2017, 18:11

Quote from: Eccie on 23 March 2017, 17:41

Quote from: Watts on 23 March 2017, 17:00

Applied some of the special lubricant (can't remember what it's called) to my driver's side door seal and it seems to have almost entirely stopped the noisy annoying creaking that has plagued me since I got the car! Stupidly I bought it months ago but only just got around to applying it. Wish I'd done it earlier :rolleyes:

I'm guessing Watts, you mean krytox, if so it's great stuff, with both cars having sunroof's it's become my go to product

That's the stuff, will add some more round the doors but it does seem to have done the job. Thing is though, why do they creak as I've never had this before. Are the doors flexing slightly or if that is normal (and I'd presume so) are modern seals made from a different material? Maybe they're less flexible now and the noise is the result of friction rather than the seal giving with the door? Oh well, so long as it keeps quiet!

Need some myself, did you get it from ebay?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 24 March 2017, 12:48

Quote from: tictap on 24 March 2017, 12:35

Quote from: Watts on 23 March 2017, 18:11

Quote from: Eccie on 23 March 2017, 17:41

Quote from: Watts on 23 March 2017, 17:00

Applied some of the special lubricant (can't remember what it's called) to my driver's side door seal and it seems to have almost entirely stopped the noisy annoying creaking that has plagued me since I got the car! Stupidly I bought it months ago but only just got around to applying it. Wish I'd done it earlier :rolleyes:

I'm guessing Watts, you mean krytox, if so it's great stuff, with both cars having sunroof's it's become my go to product

That's the stuff, will add some more round the doors but it does seem to have done the job. Thing is though, why do they creak as I've never had this before. Are the doors flexing slightly or if that is normal (and I'd presume so) are modern seals made from a different material? Maybe they're less flexible now and the noise is the result of friction rather than the seal giving with the door? Oh well, so long as it keeps quiet!

Need some myself, did you get it from ebay?

Certainly did tictap, mine was actually for Land Rover but the same stuff and a bit cheaper.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: tictap on 24 March 2017, 13:31

Quote from: Watts on 24 March 2017, 12:48

Quote from: tictap on 24 March 2017, 12:35

Quote from: Watts on 23 March 2017, 18:11

Quote from: Eccie on 23 March 2017, 17:41

Quote from: Watts on 23 March 2017, 17:00

Applied some of the special lubricant (can't remember what it's called) to my driver's side door seal and it seems to have almost entirely stopped the noisy annoying creaking that has plagued me since I got the car! Stupidly I bought it months ago but only just got around to applying it. Wish I'd done it earlier :rolleyes:

I'm guessing Watts, you mean krytox, if so it's great stuff, with both cars having sunroof's it's become my go to product

That's the stuff, will add some more round the doors but it does seem to have done the job. Thing is though, why do they creak as I've never had this before. Are the doors flexing slightly or if that is normal (and I'd presume so) are modern seals made from a different material? Maybe they're less flexible now and the noise is the result of friction rather than the seal giving with the door? Oh well, so long as it keeps quiet!

Need some myself, did you get it from ebay?

Certainly did tictap, mine was actually for Land Rover but the same stuff and a bit cheaper.

Dont suppose you could give me the link? had a look but can only see it mentioned for VW and its mega expensive!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr GTD on 24 March 2017, 16:02

Help Please..
Ok not today but about a week ago I decided I could wait any longer and fitted the DTUK Tuning box and today I've had a orange light come on in the rev counter.

A quick google search told me that it could either be the glow plugs warming up(if the orange light just shows on ignition on) Or if it's a constant flashing light when driving then it's engine management light and it needs to be seen by dealer.

So my question is has anyone had this come up after fitting a DTUK box…?

I've managed to drive home but on my way home the car wasn't behaving well, the throttle was jerky and it felt like I had a non turbo car.

Probably a silly question but do I really need to go to the dealers..? and obviously take the box and pedal box off of course...

Any help would be much appreciated.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 24 March 2017, 16:33

Quote from: Mr GTD on 24 March 2017, 16:02

Help Please..
Ok not today but about a week ago I decided I could wait any longer and fitted the DTUK Tuning box and today I've had a orange light come on in the rev counter.

A quick google search told me that it could either be the glow plugs warming up(if the orange light just shows on ignition on) Or if it's a constant flashing light when driving then it's engine management light and it needs to be seen by dealer.

So my question is has anyone had this come up after fitting a DTUK box…?

I've managed to drive home but on my way home the car wasn't behaving well, the throttle was jerky and it felt like I had a non turbo car.

Probably a silly question but do I really need to go to the dealers..? and obviously take the box and pedal box off of course...

Any help would be much appreciated.

oh dear!

The first course of action I'd say would be to disconnect the CRD box and cycle the ignition a good few times then take it for a couple of gentle drives.
If the problem hasn't gone away after a dozen or so ignition cycles or if the car continues to drive badly then remove the CRD, switch the pedalbox off and call VW Assist. They'll run diagnostics and clear any fault codes.
Then take it from there...

How many miles has the car done now?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 24 March 2017, 16:45

I've not seen anyone with engine management lights on a GTD-DTUK? Did you have it cranked all the way up?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 24 March 2017, 17:35

Quote from: fredgroves on 24 March 2017, 16:45

I've not seen anyone with engine management lights on a GTD-DTUK? Did you have it cranked all the way up?

I've spoken to other people who have had similar issues. It has tended to be people running the newer (CRD3) box funnily enough so might be software specific. Two of them were Octavia vRS owners which we can assume will be running exactly the same software.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr GTD on 24 March 2017, 17:36

Quote from: Exonian on 24 March 2017, 16:33

Quote from: Mr GTD on 24 March 2017, 16:02

Help Please..
Ok not today but about a week ago I decided I could wait any longer and fitted the DTUK Tuning box and today I've had a orange light come on in the rev counter.

A quick google search told me that it could either be the glow plugs warming up(if the orange light just shows on ignition on) Or if it's a constant flashing light when driving then it's engine management light and it needs to be seen by dealer.

So my question is has anyone had this come up after fitting a DTUK box…?

I've managed to drive home but on my way home the car wasn't behaving well, the throttle was jerky and it felt like I had a non turbo car.

Probably a silly question but do I really need to go to the dealers..? and obviously take the box and pedal box off of course...

Any help would be much appreciated.

oh dear!

The first course of action I'd say would be to disconnect the CRD box and cycle the ignition a good few times then take it for a couple of gentle drives.
If the problem hasn't gone away after a dozen or so ignition cycles or if the car continues to drive badly then remove the CRD, switch the pedalbox off and call VW Assist. They'll run diagnostics and clear any fault codes.
Then take it from there...

How many miles has the car done now?

Ok will do, so I'm not to worry just now and don't call the garage yet then..?

It's on 700miles now... :sad:

Quote from: fredgroves on 24 March 2017, 16:45

I've not seen anyone with engine management lights on a GTD-DTUK? Did you have it cranked all the way up?

Nope I only had it on setting 1 orange + 2 green lights which is what the pedal box is on also...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr GTD on 24 March 2017, 17:40

Quote from: Exonian on 24 March 2017, 17:35

Quote from: fredgroves on 24 March 2017, 16:45

I've not seen anyone with engine management lights on a GTD-DTUK? Did you have it cranked all the way up?

I've spoken to other people who have had similar issues. It has tended to be people running the newer (CRD3) box funnily enough so might be software specific. Two of them were Octavia vRS owners which we can assume will be running exactly the same software.

Oh no really, I thought going for the newer software CRD3 would have been the best choice.... :sad:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr GTD on 24 March 2017, 18:10

Quote from: Mr GTD on 24 March 2017, 17:36

Quote from: Exonian on 24 March 2017, 16:33

Quote from: Mr GTD on 24 March 2017, 16:02

Help Please..
Ok not today but about a week ago I decided I could wait any longer and fitted the DTUK Tuning box and today I've had a orange light come on in the rev counter.

A quick google search told me that it could either be the glow plugs warming up(if the orange light just shows on ignition on) Or if it's a constant flashing light when driving then it's engine management light and it needs to be seen by dealer.

So my question is has anyone had this come up after fitting a DTUK box…?

I've managed to drive home but on my way home the car wasn't behaving well, the throttle was jerky and it felt like I had a non turbo car.

Probably a silly question but do I really need to go to the dealers..? and obviously take the box and pedal box off of course...

Any help would be much appreciated.

oh dear!

The first course of action I'd say would be to disconnect the CRD box and cycle the ignition a good few times then take it for a couple of gentle drives.
If the problem hasn't gone away after a dozen or so ignition cycles or if the car continues to drive badly then remove the CRD, switch the pedalbox off and call VW Assist. They'll run diagnostics and clear any fault codes.
Then take it from there...

How many miles has the car done now?

Ok will do, so I'm not to worry just now and don't call the garage yet then..?

It's on 700miles now... :sad:

Quote from: fredgroves on 24 March 2017, 16:45

I've not seen anyone with engine management lights on a GTD-DTUK? Did you have it cranked all the way up?

Nope I only had it on setting 1 orange + 2 green lights which is what the pedal box is on also...

So I've just been out to the car and started her up and the light has gone....

So is this going to be a intermittent fault...? :undecided:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sequence on 24 March 2017, 20:22

Quote from: Mr GTD on 24 March 2017, 16:02

Help Please..
Ok not today but about a week ago I decided I could wait any longer and fitted the DTUK Tuning box and today I've had a orange light come on in the rev counter.

A quick google search told me that it could either be the glow plugs warming up(if the orange light just shows on ignition on) Or if it's a constant flashing light when driving then it's engine management light and it needs to be seen by dealer.

So my question is has anyone had this come up after fitting a DTUK box…?

I've managed to drive home but on my way home the car wasn't behaving well, the throttle was jerky and it felt like I had a non turbo car.

Probably a silly question but do I really need to go to the dealers..? and obviously take the box and pedal box off of course...

Any help would be much appreciated.

Sounds like your car has gone into limp mode i have heard that should you be doing something like 3 + 3 it is possible on some cars..

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 24 March 2017, 20:47

I had heard about the car going into limp mode with the CRD3+ boxes on various other forums in cars that use our engine and that is why I wouldn't spend the best part of 400 notes on one. I ended up getting one from a guy who is going to change to an R for a couple of hundred notes. I've been running program 3 with no problems, love it. The guy I bought it from said that he had the same problem with limp mode.

As far as I know it is just a matter of stopping the car and starting it again. One guy in a SEAT just dipped the clutch, turned the car off and then started it again, all while still moving. The light went off and the car came out of limp mode.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 24 March 2017, 21:36

Quote from: tictap on 24 March 2017, 13:31

Quote from: Watts on 24 March 2017, 12:48

Quote from: tictap on 24 March 2017, 12:35

Quote from: Watts on 23 March 2017, 18:11

Quote from: Eccie on 23 March 2017, 17:41

Quote from: Watts on 23 March 2017, 17:00

Applied some of the special lubricant (can't remember what it's called) to my driver's side door seal and it seems to have almost entirely stopped the noisy annoying creaking that has plagued me since I got the car! Stupidly I bought it months ago but only just got around to applying it. Wish I'd done it earlier :rolleyes:

I'm guessing Watts, you mean krytox, if so it's great stuff, with both cars having sunroof's it's become my go to product

That's the stuff, will add some more round the doors but it does seem to have done the job. Thing is though, why do they creak as I've never had this before. Are the doors flexing slightly or if that is normal (and I'd presume so) are modern seals made from a different material? Maybe they're less flexible now and the noise is the result of friction rather than the seal giving with the door? Oh well, so long as it keeps quiet!

Need some myself, did you get it from ebay?

Certainly did tictap, mine was actually for Land Rover but the same stuff and a bit cheaper.

Dont suppose you could give me the link? had a look but can only see it mentioned for VW and its mega expensive!!

Hi tictap - I've had a look on ebay and can't see the one I bought but I think I paid about £20 or so. It is very expensive but it really does help! What are you wanting to do, one door or more? I'll have a look at mine to see how much I used and if there is plenty left perhaps we can sort something out between us?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr GTD on 24 March 2017, 22:46

Quote from: Sequence on 24 March 2017, 20:22

Quote from: Mr GTD on 24 March 2017, 16:02

Help Please..
Ok not today but about a week ago I decided I could wait any longer and fitted the DTUK Tuning box and today I've had a orange light come on in the rev counter.

A quick google search told me that it could either be the glow plugs warming up(if the orange light just shows on ignition on) Or if it's a constant flashing light when driving then it's engine management light and it needs to be seen by dealer.

So my question is has anyone had this come up after fitting a DTUK box…?

I've managed to drive home but on my way home the car wasn't behaving well, the throttle was jerky and it felt like I had a non turbo car.

Probably a silly question but do I really need to go to the dealers..? and obviously take the box and pedal box off of course...

Any help would be much appreciated.

Sounds like your car has gone into limp mode i have heard that should you be doing something like 3 + 3 it is possible on some cars..

I've heard about the 3+3 problems too so have never run it in that setting, my CRD3 is in setting 2+1 and my Pedal Box is in the same setting.

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 24 March 2017, 20:47

I had heard about the car going into limp mode with the CRD3+ boxes on various other forums in cars that use our engine and that is why I wouldn't spend the best part of 400 notes on one. I ended up getting one from a guy who is going to change to an R for a couple of hundred notes. I've been running program 3 with no problems, love it. The guy I bought it from said that he had the same problem with limp mode.

As far as I know it is just a matter of stopping the car and starting it again. One guy in a SEAT just dipped the clutch, turned the car off and then started it again, all while still moving. The light went off and the car came out of limp mode.

When you say program 3 do you mean 3 + 3 as mentioned Sequence above. Or..?

Setting 3 must be immense as I find my setting just with a dab of the loud pedal and I'm gone...

Went out in it this evening and all is well again...and no problems while I was out either.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 25 March 2017, 08:22

Quote from: Mr GTD on 24 March 2017, 22:46

Quote from: Sequence on 24 March 2017, 20:22

Quote from: Mr GTD on 24 March 2017, 16:02

Help Please..
Ok not today but about a week ago I decided I could wait any longer and fitted the DTUK Tuning box and today I've had a orange light come on in the rev counter.

A quick google search told me that it could either be the glow plugs warming up(if the orange light just shows on ignition on) Or if it's a constant flashing light when driving then it's engine management light and it needs to be seen by dealer.

So my question is has anyone had this come up after fitting a DTUK box…?

I've managed to drive home but on my way home the car wasn't behaving well, the throttle was jerky and it felt like I had a non turbo car.

Probably a silly question but do I really need to go to the dealers..? and obviously take the box and pedal box off of course...

Any help would be much appreciated.

Sounds like your car has gone into limp mode i have heard that should you be doing something like 3 + 3 it is possible on some cars..

I've heard about the 3+3 problems too so have never run it in that setting, my CRD3 is in setting 2+1 and my Pedal Box is in the same setting.

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 24 March 2017, 20:47

I had heard about the car going into limp mode with the CRD3+ boxes on various other forums in cars that use our engine and that is why I wouldn't spend the best part of 400 notes on one. I ended up getting one from a guy who is going to change to an R for a couple of hundred notes. I've been running program 3 with no problems, love it. The guy I bought it from said that he had the same problem with limp mode.

As far as I know it is just a matter of stopping the car and starting it again. One guy in a SEAT just dipped the clutch, turned the car off and then started it again, all while still moving. The light went off and the car came out of limp mode.

When you say program 3 do you mean 3 + 3 as mentioned Sequence above. Or..?

Setting 3 must be immense as I find my setting just with a dab of the loud pedal and I'm gone...

Went out in it this evening and all is well again...and no problems while I was out either.

I've just been running program 3 with no red or green but I'm going to play around a bit more in a week or so. Yes by the way it is immense it transforms the car.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr GTD on 25 March 2017, 10:50

^^^

I sort of want to try that setting but am now a bit worried due to my little blip on setting 1+2...

Hmmmmm!!! is it really worth the risk..? probably not.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 25 March 2017, 17:34

Quote from: Mr GTD on 25 March 2017, 10:50

^^^

I sort of want to try that setting but am now a bit worried due to my little blip on setting 1+2...

Hmmmmm!!! is it really worth the risk..? probably not.

I've been doing some research and all the cars that have gone into limp mode have all been white. I guess you just lucked out when picking the the colour :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 25 March 2017, 17:48

Seriously though I tried program 1 and +3 and didn't like it nearly as much. Drove the car for less than 2 miles through town in traffic and on my first roundabout leaving the speed limit I floored it in second, then into third and straight away it was like I put the brakes on and......

(http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj564/Noghtblue-GTD/99AB945C-0602-4C55-922E-B208FC460D5F_zps1srr055g.jpg) (http://s1268.photobucket.com/user/Noghtblue-GTD/media/99AB945C-0602-4C55-922E-B208FC460D5F_zps1srr055g.jpg.html)

Pulled over and took the photo and turned the car off and started it again and all was fine but before I moved off I changed the box back to program 3+ and I think that is too much so I'm going to move it back to just program 3 where it was happy for serveral hundred miles.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 25 March 2017, 18:52

Sounds like over boosting which mine did and i returned the box for not a full refund. I bet if you scan it with vcds you'll have an engine error relating to over boost.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr GTD on 25 March 2017, 19:15

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 25 March 2017, 17:48

Seriously though I tried program 1 and +3 and didn't like it nearly as much. Drove the car for less than 2 miles through town in traffic and on my first roundabout leaving the speed limit I floored it in second, then into third and straight away it was like I put the brakes on and......

(http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj564/Noghtblue-GTD/99AB945C-0602-4C55-922E-B208FC460D5F_zps1srr055g.jpg) (http://s1268.photobucket.com/user/Noghtblue-GTD/media/99AB945C-0602-4C55-922E-B208FC460D5F_zps1srr055g.jpg.html)

Pulled over and took the photo and turned the car off and started it again and all was fine but before I moved off I changed the box back to program 3+ and I think that is too much so I'm going to move it back to just program 3 where it was happy for serveral hundred miles.

Oh really, ok...I will give program 3 a wirl and see how it behaves.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr GTD on 25 March 2017, 19:20

Quote from: mcmaddy on 25 March 2017, 18:52

Sounds like over boosting which mine did and i returned the box for not a full refund. I bet if you scan it with vcds you'll have an engine error relating to over boost.

Yeh I hooked it up to VCDS last night and performed a scan and I think "over boosting flagged up" I saved the scan then cleared it...

Will Andrew really give a refund for it over boosting..?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sequence on 25 March 2017, 20:01

Quote from: Mr GTD on 25 March 2017, 19:20

Quote from: mcmaddy on 25 March 2017, 18:52

Sounds like over boosting which mine did and i returned the box for not a full refund. I bet if you scan it with vcds you'll have an engine error relating to over boost.

Yeh I hooked it up to VCDS last night and performed a scan and I think "over boosting flagged up" I saved the scan then cleared it...

Will Andrew really give a refund for it over boosting..?

It would be best to speak to Andrew and he could probably advise more on the matter, i dont think it is something the boxes and pedal boxes have to much of an issue with but it is reasonable to think that with the box and then the adaptation of the pedal box also when flooring it there is a chance for it to go slightly overboost and such but maybe i am wrong..

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 25 March 2017, 20:07

Quote from: mcmaddy on 25 March 2017, 18:52

Sounds like over boosting which mine did and i returned the box for not a full refund. I bet if you scan it with vcds you'll have an engine error relating to over boost.

Do you mind me asking Chris how much he deducted from the refund.

I don't remember seeing it mentioned on the DTUK website that this problem occurs and how often. I wonder why.

I tried driving without the pedal box last weekend and it felt very similar to limp mode today, felt really sluggish.

Thank you again for it Chris.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 25 March 2017, 20:14

Quote from: Sequence on 25 March 2017, 20:01

Quote from: Mr GTD on 25 March 2017, 19:20

Quote from: mcmaddy on 25 March 2017, 18:52

Sounds like over boosting which mine did and i returned the box for not a full refund. I bet if you scan it with vcds you'll have an engine error relating to over boost.

Yeh I hooked it up to VCDS last night and performed a scan and I think "over boosting flagged up" I saved the scan then cleared it...

Will Andrew really give a refund for it over boosting..?

It would be best to speak to Andrew and he could probably advise more on the matter, i dont think it is something the boxes and pedal boxes have to much of an issue with but it is reasonable to think that with the box and then the adaptation of the pedal box also when flooring it there is a chance for it to go slightly overboost and such but maybe i am wrong..

I'm not one for flooring it to be fair unless the need arises but the ingear push it gives the car especially in 3-6th gears is fantastic. It just keeps pulling all the way up the rev range.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr GTD on 25 March 2017, 21:36

That's the thing with CRD3 + Pedal Box you never need to "floor it". I myself have never done this as it's just not necessary.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 26 March 2017, 09:17

Spent about 4 hours getting the santis ready to go back on the Gti now the good weather is on its way..
Washed polished waxed and 2 coats poorboys wheel sealant  :whistle: hubs to be painted black nxt weekend then the Santis go back yippeeeeeeee lol

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: tictap on 26 March 2017, 09:19

Quote from: Watts on 24 March 2017, 21:36

Quote from: tictap on 24 March 2017, 13:31

Quote from: Watts on 24 March 2017, 12:48

Quote from: tictap on 24 March 2017, 12:35

Quote from: Watts on 23 March 2017, 18:11

Quote from: Eccie on 23 March 2017, 17:41

Quote from: Watts on 23 March 2017, 17:00

Applied some of the special lubricant (can't remember what it's called) to my driver's side door seal and it seems to have almost entirely stopped the noisy annoying creaking that has plagued me since I got the car! Stupidly I bought it months ago but only just got around to applying it. Wish I'd done it earlier :rolleyes:

I'm guessing Watts, you mean krytox, if so it's great stuff, with both cars having sunroof's it's become my go to product

That's the stuff, will add some more round the doors but it does seem to have done the job. Thing is though, why do they creak as I've never had this before. Are the doors flexing slightly or if that is normal (and I'd presume so) are modern seals made from a different material? Maybe they're less flexible now and the noise is the result of friction rather than the seal giving with the door? Oh well, so long as it keeps quiet!

Need some myself, did you get it from ebay?

Certainly did tictap, mine was actually for Land Rover but the same stuff and a bit cheaper.

Dont suppose you could give me the link? had a look but can only see it mentioned for VW and its mega expensive!!

Hi tictap - I've had a look on ebay and can't see the one I bought but I think I paid about £20 or so. It is very expensive but it really does help! What are you wanting to do, one door or more? I'll have a look at mine to see how much I used and if there is plenty left perhaps we can sort something out between us?

Thanks Watts, yeah only the one door to do.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 26 March 2017, 10:03

I'll pm you wanted.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 26 March 2017, 11:56

Quote from: mcmaddy on 26 March 2017, 10:03

I'll pm you wanted.

Cheers

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 26 March 2017, 12:13

Quote from: Mr GTD on 25 March 2017, 21:36

That's the thing with CRD3 + Pedal Box you never need to "floor it". I myself have never done this as it's just not necessary.

When I say floored it I don't mean pedal to the floor(yes I know it sounds strange :smiley:) and I have found that if you are on a motorway say in 6th @ around 70-80 and you do push the pedal to the floor and as soon as the boost is in then slowly lift your foot you will feel the car surge more as you get to the 3/4 pedal travel point.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 26 March 2017, 12:22

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 26 March 2017, 12:13

Quote from: Mr GTD on 25 March 2017, 21:36

That's the thing with CRD3 + Pedal Box you never need to "floor it". I myself have never done this as it's just not necessary.

When I say floored it I don't mean pedal to the floor(yes I know it sounds strange :smiley:) and I have found that if you are on a motorway say in 6th @ around 70-80 and you do push the pedal to the floor and as soon as the boost is in then slowly lift your foot you will feel the car surge more as you get to the 3/4 pedal travel point.

Do you mean surge as in the power is erratic or surge as in vigorous acceleration?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 26 March 2017, 13:07

Quote from: Exonian on 26 March 2017, 12:22

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 26 March 2017, 12:13

Quote from: Mr GTD on 25 March 2017, 21:36

That's the thing with CRD3 + Pedal Box you never need to "floor it". I myself have never done this as it's just not necessary.

When I say floored it I don't mean pedal to the floor(yes I know it sounds strange :smiley:) and I have found that if you are on a motorway say in 6th @ around 70-80 and you do push the pedal to the floor and as soon as the boost is in then slowly lift your foot you will feel the car surge more as you get to the 3/4 pedal travel point.

Do you mean surge as in the power is erratic or surge as in vigorous acceleration?

Sorry, surge as in acceleration. To me it feels like I loose power if I put my foot to the floor. I find the CRD3+ box to be very smooth.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 26 March 2017, 14:23

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 26 March 2017, 13:07

Quote from: Exonian on 26 March 2017, 12:22

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 26 March 2017, 12:13

Quote from: Mr GTD on 25 March 2017, 21:36

That's the thing with CRD3 + Pedal Box you never need to "floor it". I myself have never done this as it's just not necessary.

When I say floored it I don't mean pedal to the floor(yes I know it sounds strange :smiley:) and I have found that if you are on a motorway say in 6th @ around 70-80 and you do push the pedal to the floor and as soon as the boost is in then slowly lift your foot you will feel the car surge more as you get to the 3/4 pedal travel point.

Do you mean surge as in the power is erratic or surge as in vigorous acceleration?

Sorry, surge as in acceleration. To me it feels like I loose power if I put my foot to the floor. I find the CRD3+ box to be very smooth.

I think a lot of people don't get the best out of their Diesels is because they try and drive them like a petrol engine.
Part of my job is trying to get professional drivers to drive more professionally which means in commercial terms getting them to use less fuel by not driving like Neanderthals, and using anticipation rather than just watching the arse end of the vehicle in front.
The downside of this is also one of the upsides: technology.
The spy in the cab software penalises them for using foot to the floor driving which it deems as inefficient, which is fair enough, but it is also flawed in that it wants you to use cruise control as often as possible as that fools the system into thinking it's being more fuel efficient, the vehicle ECU software likes to think it knows better than a person, which unfortunately only works in lab conditions or on a steady cruise. A bit like DSG in auto mode, it's ok for what it can do but there's no substitute for a pair of trained eyes and ears than can anticipate traffic flow, road camber on bends, corner entry speeds etc.

If you're used to driving a petrol engine there's no denying it's more fun on the days you're going at it hell for leather using the full revs.
But for the rest of the time?
Diesels run at 100% airflow unlike a petrol that has a metered mix that constantly adjusts the air volume as well the the fuel (hence being called a throttle as that's what it does).
Back in the early days of TDI's I was bored of the wet lettuce hot hatch offerings of VW and my VR6's were ok but a bit flat in the all important mid-range. So before the low pressure turbo 1.8t GTI's arrived on scene I decided to have a play with TDI's which were all the rage in Europe at the time but not very popular in the UK until the early noughties apart from Peugeots which seemed to have got the right recipe at the time.

Having come from a background of pre turbo GTI's I was used to tuning involving improving gas flow, changing cam profiles and increasing the capacity of the engine.
When I moved to Diesels first of all it was a bit of a culture shock so I did a lot of research. I spoke to Van Aaken who were at the forefront of Diesel tuning at the time and then experimented with a few things myself.
I learnt that the equivalent car to the modern Golf GTD at the time was the Peugeot 306 90bhp Diesel that could instantly get 20% more power just by winding up the fuel pump. This was a very popular mod on the continent where Diesels were a lot more prolific and once the new wave of direct injection Diesels hit the market the equivalent but dearer alternative to this mod was the Tuning Box.
So I bought my first tuning box as I was curious to see what it was all about.
Just like the old Peugeot 1.9TD tuning it worked by making the most of the fact the Diesel engine runs at 100% 'throttle' airflow (as it has no throttle) so just needs to throw in extra fuel to make more power. That's why tuning boxes have a crude reputation, all the tuners had to do was throw in extra fuel until it got to the point where excess smoke was made (this being unburnt fuel) then wind it back to the point where EGT's stayed at a safe level and it didn't smoke excessively. Hey presto - 10 to 20% more power instantly.
There was no direct means of upping the turbo boost and there didn't really need to be, the turbo boost was increased by the fact the exhaust gas flow was higher due to the extra combustion so the turbo worked harder and increased boost that way.
The cheap and nasty end of the market tuning boxes just tricked the engine into thinking it was in warm up cycle constantly so the engine continued to overfuel which meant it produced more power.

Nowadays there's lots of emissions gear on Diesels so tuning boxes, or at least the better ones, have to be a bit more sophisticated. But underneath all of that they still basically work the same in that they just throw in extra fuel to up the power under load as they don't have to worry about ignition timing and incoming air flow like tuning a petrol engine.
The reason these cars go into limp mode is that they're overfuelling at a level that the ECU isn't happy with, quite possibly it could be exhaust gas temps or any number of other sensors detecting something being different to what it is expecting. These sensors are mass produced so some will be more sensitive than others and Andrew from DTUK will be quick to tell you some cars will suffer problems and others will be ok.
This is why I was asking if you meant it had become a bit jerky which would likely be excessive overfuelling.

The surge you describe is the turbo building boost rapidly which is what gives tuned Diesels their unique charm. Once you hit the carpet with the accelerator pedal the turbo is pretty maxed out so it has stopped building boost and has hit its ceiling of efficiency.
I've always found that despite modern Diesels being able to rev almost like a petrol engine that they perform best at less than foot to the floor driving, but rather using the massive torque put out as the turbo goes up through its sweet spot of boosting.
Once your foot is buried into the carpet the turbo is already doing all it can so I think (just guessing here) it leans off the fuelling a bit and hence doesn't feel like a petrol turbo car does when you max out the throttle. Mind you an awful lot of modern petrol cars feel incredibly flat unless they're tuned so they can meet emissions regs. Thankfully Diesel engines still have a bit of turbo surge and give you that characteristic kick in the back under part load which is their forte.

Apologies to those that have a better understanding of it all than I do or anyone I've bored to death but that's just my understanding of the situation reported and why tuning boxes can give issues.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 26 March 2017, 14:49

Quote from: tictap on 26 March 2017, 09:19

Quote from: Watts on 24 March 2017, 21:36

Hi tictap - I've had a look on ebay and can't see the one I bought but I think I paid about £20 or so. It is very expensive but it really does help! What are you wanting to do, one door or more? I'll have a look at mine to see how much I used and if there is plenty left perhaps we can sort something out between us?

Thanks Watts, yeah only the one door to do.

How about this then, I'll post you my (whatever it's called, I keep forgetting :embarrassed:) at my cost, you do your door and make a reasonable donation to the current forum charity and post it back to me at your cost. Sound like a plan? You need to use so little to do a door that the small bottle will last a fair while, I've done both mine already. Let me know.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 26 March 2017, 15:23

Quote from: Exonian on 26 March 2017, 14:23

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 26 March 2017, 13:07

Quote from: Exonian on 26 March 2017, 12:22

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 26 March 2017, 12:13

Quote from: Mr GTD on 25 March 2017, 21:36

That's the thing with CRD3 + Pedal Box you never need to "floor it". I myself have never done this as it's just not necessary.

When I say floored it I don't mean pedal to the floor(yes I know it sounds strange :smiley:) and I have found that if you are on a motorway say in 6th @ around 70-80 and you do push the pedal to the floor and as soon as the boost is in then slowly lift your foot you will feel the car surge more as you get to the 3/4 pedal travel point.

Do you mean surge as in the power is erratic or surge as in vigorous acceleration?

Sorry, surge as in acceleration. To me it feels like I loose power if I put my foot to the floor. I find the CRD3+ box to be very smooth.

I think a lot of people don't get the best out of their Diesels is because they try and drive them like a petrol engine.
Part of my job is trying to get professional drivers to drive more professionally which means in commercial terms getting them to use less fuel by not driving like Neanderthals, and using anticipation rather than just watching the arse end of the vehicle in front.
The downside of this is also one of the upsides: technology.
The spy in the cab software penalises them for using foot to the floor driving which it deems as inefficient, which is fair enough, but it is also flawed in that it wants you to use cruise control as often as possible as that fools the system into thinking it's being more fuel efficient, the vehicle ECU software likes to think it knows better than a person, which unfortunately only works in lab conditions or on a steady cruise. A bit like DSG in auto mode, it's ok for what it can do but there's no substitute for a pair of trained eyes and ears than can anticipate traffic flow, road camber on bends, corner entry speeds etc.

If you're used to driving a petrol engine there's no denying it's more fun on the days you're going at it hell for leather using the full revs.
But for the rest of the time?
Diesels run at 100% airflow unlike a petrol that has a metered mix that constantly adjusts the air volume as well the the fuel (hence being called a throttle as that's what it does).
Back in the early days of TDI's I was bored of the wet lettuce hot hatch offerings of VW and my VR6's were ok but a bit flat in the all important mid-range. So before the low pressure turbo 1.8t GTI's arrived on scene I decided to have a play with TDI's which were all the rage in Europe at the time but not very popular in the UK until the early noughties apart from Peugeots which seemed to have got the right recipe at the time.

Having come from a background of pre turbo GTI's I was used to tuning involving improving gas flow, changing cam profiles and increasing the capacity of the engine.
When I moved to Diesels first of all it was a bit of a culture shock so I did a lot of research. I spoke to Van Aaken who were at the forefront of Diesel tuning at the time and then experimented with a few things myself.
I learnt that the equivalent car to the modern Golf GTD at the time was the Peugeot 306 90bhp Diesel that could instantly get 20% more power just by winding up the fuel pump. This was a very popular mod on the continent where Diesels were a lot more prolific and once the new wave of direct injection Diesels hit the market the equivalent but dearer alternative to this mod was the Tuning Box.
So I bought my first tuning box as I was curious to see what it was all about.
Just like the old Peugeot 1.9TD tuning it worked by making the most of the fact the Diesel engine runs at 100% 'throttle' airflow (as it has no throttle) so just needs to throw in extra fuel to make more power. That's why tuning boxes have a crude reputation, all the tuners had to do was throw in extra fuel until it got to the point where excess smoke was made (this being unburnt fuel) then wind it back to the point where EGT's stayed at a safe level and it didn't smoke excessively. Hey presto - 10 to 20% more power instantly.
There was no direct means of upping the turbo boost and there didn't really need to be, the turbo boost was increased by the fact the exhaust gas flow was higher due to the extra combustion so the turbo worked harder and increased boost that way.
The cheap and nasty end of the market tuning boxes just tricked the engine into thinking it was in warm up cycle constantly so the engine continued to overfuel which meant it produced more power.

Nowadays there's lots of emissions gear on Diesels so tuning boxes, or at least the better ones, have to be a bit more sophisticated. But underneath all of that they still basically work the same in that they just throw in extra fuel to up the power under load as they don't have to worry about ignition timing and incoming air flow like tuning a petrol engine.
The reason these cars go into limp mode is that they're overfuelling at a level that the ECU isn't happy with, quite possibly it could be exhaust gas temps or any number of other sensors detecting something being different to what it is expecting. These sensors are mass produced so some will be more sensitive than others and Andrew from DTUK will be quick to tell you some cars will suffer problems and others will be ok.
This is why I was asking if you meant it had become a bit jerky which would likely be excessive overfuelling.

The surge you describe is the turbo building boost rapidly which is what gives tuned Diesels their unique charm. Once you hit the carpet with the accelerator pedal the turbo is pretty maxed out so it has stopped building boost and has hit its ceiling of efficiency.
I've always found that despite modern Diesels being able to rev almost like a petrol engine that they perform best at less than foot to the floor driving, but rather using the massive torque put out as the turbo goes up through its sweet spot of boosting.
Once your foot is buried into the carpet the turbo is already doing all it can so I think (just guessing here) it leans off the fuelling a bit and hence doesn't feel like a petrol turbo car does when you max out the throttle. Mind you an awful lot of modern petrol cars feel incredibly flat unless they're tuned so they can meet emissions regs. Thankfully Diesel engines still have a bit of turbo surge and give you that characteristic kick in the back under part load which is their forte.

Apologies to those that have a better understanding of it all than I do or anyone I've bored to death but that's just my understanding of the situation reported and why tuning boxes can give issues.

The surge I'm talking about it is only there with the pedal box turned on.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 26 March 2017, 15:38

There's a bit of a sensitivity clash going on there then!
The 'throttle' map, pedalbox and CRD are all in competition at that point by the sounds of it.
Obviously the ECU throttle map can't be changed via a tuning box but the pedalbox sensitivity or CRD might need winding down a few notches?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 26 March 2017, 22:31

Took the TSWs with the Aplins off for the Cadiz with sh!tstones so brace yourself for the cold snap and blizzards

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr GTD on 27 March 2017, 06:00

Washed it...
(http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy301/SWIFTGTS/IMG_0204_zpsprtx4inx.jpg) (http://s802.photobucket.com/user/SWIFTGTS/media/IMG_0204_zpsprtx4inx.jpg.html)
(http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy301/SWIFTGTS/IMG_0197_zpsdkjysfz6.jpg) (http://s802.photobucket.com/user/SWIFTGTS/media/IMG_0197_zpsdkjysfz6.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 27 March 2017, 10:13

Quote from: Exonian on 26 March 2017, 15:38

There's a bit of a sensitivity clash going on there then!
The 'throttle' map, pedalbox and CRD are all in competition at that point by the sounds of it.
Obviously the ECU throttle map can't be changed via a tuning box but the pedalbox sensitivity or CRD might need winding down a few notches?

Could be, but as you don't have to input any more than 3/4 throttle it's not a problem at the minute.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 27 March 2017, 12:17

A partly enforced economy run. Got an unexpected early release from work so thought I'd give the GTI a bit of a run so took the long way home. 18 miles, mostly motorway. Was intending to give the right pedal some exercise only to find the M25 a bit slow. The mpg was clocking up rather nicely so I thought I'd see how high I could get it. Settled in nicely behind a slow lorry and just as I left the M3 it was on 50.1. Peaked at 50.3 about 3/4 mile from home but some junctions knocked it back to an average 49.4 once reversed on to the drive. Not bad though! Not in any rush to repeat it anytime soon...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: LRWmotorsport on 27 March 2017, 12:29

+10 BHP Clubsport mod.....

(http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w433/LRWMotorsport/BRDC_zpsb2ddrent.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr GTD on 27 March 2017, 12:38

Quote from: Sootchucker on 22 March 2017, 22:36

Saw these dirt cheap on the bay, and thought I'd get them for the rear door speakers to look similar to the ones up front, and slightly brighten up the back doors a little.  Just for fun.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2855/33438883842_51f77f9a9b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SWT2b3)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2847/33595255875_4dba35bf87_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TbGt8z)

Did the Dynaudio part of this little mod today so Thank you Sootchucker... :cool:

Just waiting for speaker surrounds to turn up.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SCOTTE on 27 March 2017, 13:13

They look good are they glued to the speaker or push fit. Can I ask where you had them from please?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Eccie on 27 March 2017, 13:26

So I found myself with a little time on my hands on a beautiful sunny day, so I decided it was time for a little bit of DIY painting, so i gave the old disc bells a lick of paint

(http://i597.photobucket.com/albums/tt60/gpe/IMG_4332_zpsmqipqqzr.jpg) (http://s597.photobucket.com/user/gpe/media/IMG_4332_zpsmqipqqzr.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 27 March 2017, 13:27

Here's the original link provided by Sootchucker for both the badges ( which stick on with 3m already attached to the badges ) and the 5 door rear speaker surrounds

Quote from: Sootchucker on 22 March 2017, 22:36

Saw these dirt cheap on the bay, and thought I'd get them for the rear door speakers to look similar to the ones up front, and slightly brighten up the back doors a little.  Just for fun.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2855/33438883842_51f77f9a9b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SWT2b3)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2847/33595255875_4dba35bf87_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TbGt8z)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr GTD on 27 March 2017, 15:05

Quote from: SCOTTE on 27 March 2017, 13:13

They look good are they glued to the speaker or push fit. Can I ask where you had them from please?

They are push fit. Just apply some pressure for about 20secs and job done....http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/322373990894?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

I can't take any credit for this find as it was Sootchucker that first put me onto them but they are good and it just adds what should be there already.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr GTD on 29 March 2017, 07:37

Quote from: Sootchucker on 22 March 2017, 22:36

Saw these dirt cheap on the bay, and thought I'd get them for the rear door speakers to look similar to the ones up front, and slightly brighten up the back doors a little.  Just for fun.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2855/33438883842_51f77f9a9b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SWT2b3)

Received the speaker surrounds yesterday to go with Dynaudio badges.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr GTD on 29 March 2017, 08:46

Also changed the CRD3 to setting 3 with no lights.

Only time will tell if I have anymore issues. :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: LRWmotorsport on 29 March 2017, 09:21

Was allowed to take the CS to Oulton for a spot of testing after washing it last week.

(http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w433/LRWMotorsport/IMG_3603_zps6eidqkgd.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: tictap on 29 March 2017, 10:31

Quote from: Watts on 26 March 2017, 14:49

Quote from: tictap on 26 March 2017, 09:19

Quote from: Watts on 24 March 2017, 21:36

Hi tictap - I've had a look on ebay and can't see the one I bought but I think I paid about £20 or so. It is very expensive but it really does help! What are you wanting to do, one door or more? I'll have a look at mine to see how much I used and if there is plenty left perhaps we can sort something out between us?

Thanks Watts, yeah only the one door to do.

How about this then, I'll post you my (whatever it's called, I keep forgetting :embarrassed:) at my cost, you do your door and make a reasonable donation to the current forum charity and post it back to me at your cost. Sound like a plan? You need to use so little to do a door that the small bottle will last a fair while, I've done both mine already. Let me know.

Wow that's very generous of you thanks very much, i'll pm you my address.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: jv on 29 March 2017, 12:51

That's how to do it - cracking work Watts and tictap :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 29 March 2017, 13:39

Quote from: Mr GTD on 29 March 2017, 08:46

Also changed the CRD3 to setting 3 with no lights.

Only time will tell if I have anymore issues. :rolleyes:

How are you finding it compared to program 1?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 29 March 2017, 15:22

Quote from: jv on 29 March 2017, 12:51

That's how to do it - cracking work Watts and tictap :)

I second that : )

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr GTD on 30 March 2017, 07:45

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 29 March 2017, 13:39

Quote from: Mr GTD on 29 March 2017, 08:46

Also changed the CRD3 to setting 3 with no lights.

Only time will tell if I have anymore issues. :rolleyes:

How are you finding it compared to program 1?

Haven't been out in it much but the short journey I did I found there to be much  more "get up and go."

I thought it being on setting 3 and up would be totally unusable but its actually the total opposite.

So far so good.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Andrew@DTUK on 30 March 2017, 10:47

Quote from: Mr GTD on 25 March 2017, 10:50

^^^

I sort of want to try that setting but am now a bit worried due to my little blip on setting 1+2...

Hmmmmm!!! is it really worth the risk..? probably not.

hi, if you've been running the CRD3+ on programme 1 plus 2 and the pedalbox on sport +2 then its simply being over cooked.

Not sure when you bought the box but weve recently started adding stickers to the module, as customers weren't contacting us before making any adjustments to the module, which is stated on the first page of the instructions. The majority of them are ignoring the stickers too and simply whacking the module up to +3 and wondering why theyre seeing a light.

If you read the information below this will explain things, and my advice is to run the box on its own first, find a setting youre happy with and then, and only then add the pedal box. Again as the pedal box is increasing and adjusting the boost/fuel too then if this is set too high it can cause engine management lights.

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The sticker is on the module as 99% of men don't read instructions and simply turn the box onto maximum and then wonder why they have seen an engine light. This usually results in us being slated on social media hence why we've added the stickers asking customers to contact us before making any adjustments to the system :)

We can then explain the correct procedure and if you then decide to ignore our advice and subsequently see an engine light or experience issues, it's gives us a little recourse.

No disrespect to yourself but I'm a bloke and I never read anything but we're hoping that customers will see the stickers and contact us, so thank you :)

The module itself needs power, so adjustments must be made with the ignition in the first position or with the engine running.

The box will flash the LED Lights 99% of the time - this means the box is in lock down mode and can’t be adjusted but the flashing lights indicate the Program and fine adjustment that has been selected. Once the box is unlocked by holding the plus and minus buttons down the LED lights will then go solid, this means you can adjust the system.
After several seconds of inactivity on the keypad the system will lock automatically. If in doubt at any time please read the instructions provided with the kit or get in touch.

There are 3 files on the box and 99% of the time the end result is the same overall power, the difference is how the power is delivered. Our advice is to try all 3 programmes/files/maps on zero first and you should then feel subtle differences between the 3 files.

Using the + button adds a touch more power, so from zero we would then suggest moving to +1 and then again comparing the differences.

Why haven't we mentioned +2 and +3, most files are optimised on the zero setting, but due to the differences found in sensor tolerances some cars respond better on +1. Anything higher may result in an engine management light, but there again may not. It is purely down to sensor tolerances, and in some cases fuel quality and ambient air temps can effect things.

Whatever you do please ignore anything you may of read online regarding the "best setting", intact even if you have 2 identical cars in the household please treat each vehicle as a unique item and don't simply assume that the setting you're using in one car, is the best for the other :)

All we want is for customers to be able to enjoy our product, but to also realise that their car is as unique as them, and in essence some trial and error is required to set up the system to best suit your car, and more importantly your driving style.

If you do see an engine light, don't worry this is your engine that you're being "greedy" and if the system is turned down the light will either go out straight away, or after a certain number of full ecu power downs.

We're here to help virtually 24/7 so if you have any problems or further questions please don't hesitate to contact us, thats what we’re here for :) If you'd prefer to have a chat, then simply reply to this email and include your phone number and well try and give you a call.

Thanks for emailing and hope you understand why it's a small yet important part of getting the best from your purchase

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Andrew@DTUK on 30 March 2017, 10:52

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 25 March 2017, 17:48

Seriously though I tried program 1 and +3 and didn't like it nearly as much. Drove the car for less than 2 miles through town in traffic and on my first roundabout leaving the speed limit I floored it in second, then into third and straight away it was like I put the brakes on and......

(http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj564/Noghtblue-GTD/99AB945C-0602-4C55-922E-B208FC460D5F_zps1srr055g.jpg) (http://s1268.photobucket.com/user/Noghtblue-GTD/media/99AB945C-0602-4C55-922E-B208FC460D5F_zps1srr055g.jpg.html)

Pulled over and took the photo and turned the car off and started it again and all was fine but before I moved off I changed the box back to program 3+ and I think that is too much so I'm going to move it back to just program 3 where it was happy for serveral hundred miles.

setting the box to + 3 is the issues, its over boosting as the box is set too high.

this should help..

Quote

The sticker is on the module as 99% of men don't read instructions and simply turn the box onto maximum and then wonder why they have seen an engine light. This usually results in us being slated on social media hence why we've added the stickers asking customers to contact us before making any adjustments to the system :)

We can then explain the correct procedure and if you then decide to ignore our advice and subsequently see an engine light or experience issues, it's gives us a little recourse.

No disrespect to yourself but I'm a bloke and I never read anything but we're hoping that customers will see the stickers and contact us, so thank you :)

The module itself needs power, so adjustments must be made with the ignition in the first position or with the engine running.

The box will flash the LED Lights 99% of the time - this means the box is in lock down mode and can’t be adjusted but the flashing lights indicate the Program and fine adjustment that has been selected. Once the box is unlocked by holding the plus and minus buttons down the LED lights will then go solid, this means you can adjust the system.
After several seconds of inactivity on the keypad the system will lock automatically. If in doubt at any time please read the instructions provided with the kit or get in touch.

There are 3 files on the box and 99% of the time the end result is the same overall power, the difference is how the power is delivered. Our advice is to try all 3 programmes/files/maps on zero first and you should then feel subtle differences between the 3 files.

Using the + button adds a touch more power, so from zero we would then suggest moving to +1 and then again comparing the differences.

Why haven't we mentioned +2 and +3, most files are optimised on the zero setting, but due to the differences found in sensor tolerances some cars respond better on +1. Anything higher may result in an engine management light, but there again may not. It is purely down to sensor tolerances, and in some cases fuel quality and ambient air temps can effect things.

Whatever you do please ignore anything you may of read online regarding the "best setting", intact even if you have 2 identical cars in the household please treat each vehicle as a unique item and don't simply assume that the setting you're using in one car, is the best for the other :)

All we want is for customers to be able to enjoy our product, but to also realise that their car is as unique as them, and in essence some trial and error is required to set up the system to best suit your car, and more importantly your driving style.

If you do see an engine light, don't worry this is your engine that you're being "greedy" and if the system is turned down the light will either go out straight away, or after a certain number of full ecu power downs.

We're here to help virtually 24/7 so if you have any problems or further questions please don't hesitate to contact us, thats what we’re here for :) If you'd prefer to have a chat, then simply reply to this email and include your phone number and well try and give you a call.

Thanks for emailing and hope you understand why it's a small yet important part of getting the best from your purchase

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Andrew@DTUK on 30 March 2017, 10:59

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 26 March 2017, 15:23

Quote from: Exonian on 26 March 2017, 14:23

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 26 March 2017, 13:07

Quote from: Exonian on 26 March 2017, 12:22

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 26 March 2017, 12:13

Quote from: Mr GTD on 25 March 2017, 21:36

That's the thing with CRD3 + Pedal Box you never need to "floor it". I myself have never done this as it's just not necessary.

When I say floored it I don't mean pedal to the floor(yes I know it sounds strange :smiley:) and I have found that if you are on a motorway say in 6th @ around 70-80 and you do push the pedal to the floor and as soon as the boost is in then slowly lift your foot you will feel the car surge more as you get to the 3/4 pedal travel point.

Do you mean surge as in the power is erratic or surge as in vigorous acceleration?

Sorry, surge as in acceleration. To me it feels like I loose power if I put my foot to the floor. I find the CRD3+ box to be very smooth.

I think a lot of people don't get the best out of their Diesels is because they try and drive them like a petrol engine.
Part of my job is trying to get professional drivers to drive more professionally which means in commercial terms getting them to use less fuel by not driving like Neanderthals, and using anticipation rather than just watching the arse end of the vehicle in front.
The downside of this is also one of the upsides: technology.
The spy in the cab software penalises them for using foot to the floor driving which it deems as inefficient, which is fair enough, but it is also flawed in that it wants you to use cruise control as often as possible as that fools the system into thinking it's being more fuel efficient, the vehicle ECU software likes to think it knows better than a person, which unfortunately only works in lab conditions or on a steady cruise. A bit like DSG in auto mode, it's ok for what it can do but there's no substitute for a pair of trained eyes and ears than can anticipate traffic flow, road camber on bends, corner entry speeds etc.

If you're used to driving a petrol engine there's no denying it's more fun on the days you're going at it hell for leather using the full revs.
But for the rest of the time?
Diesels run at 100% airflow unlike a petrol that has a metered mix that constantly adjusts the air volume as well the the fuel (hence being called a throttle as that's what it does).
Back in the early days of TDI's I was bored of the wet lettuce hot hatch offerings of VW and my VR6's were ok but a bit flat in the all important mid-range. So before the low pressure turbo 1.8t GTI's arrived on scene I decided to have a play with TDI's which were all the rage in Europe at the time but not very popular in the UK until the early noughties apart from Peugeots which seemed to have got the right recipe at the time.

Having come from a background of pre turbo GTI's I was used to tuning involving improving gas flow, changing cam profiles and increasing the capacity of the engine.
When I moved to Diesels first of all it was a bit of a culture shock so I did a lot of research. I spoke to Van Aaken who were at the forefront of Diesel tuning at the time and then experimented with a few things myself.
I learnt that the equivalent car to the modern Golf GTD at the time was the Peugeot 306 90bhp Diesel that could instantly get 20% more power just by winding up the fuel pump. This was a very popular mod on the continent where Diesels were a lot more prolific and once the new wave of direct injection Diesels hit the market the equivalent but dearer alternative to this mod was the Tuning Box.
So I bought my first tuning box as I was curious to see what it was all about.
Just like the old Peugeot 1.9TD tuning it worked by making the most of the fact the Diesel engine runs at 100% 'throttle' airflow (as it has no throttle) so just needs to throw in extra fuel to make more power. That's why tuning boxes have a crude reputation, all the tuners had to do was throw in extra fuel until it got to the point where excess smoke was made (this being unburnt fuel) then wind it back to the point where EGT's stayed at a safe level and it didn't smoke excessively. Hey presto - 10 to 20% more power instantly.
There was no direct means of upping the turbo boost and there didn't really need to be, the turbo boost was increased by the fact the exhaust gas flow was higher due to the extra combustion so the turbo worked harder and increased boost that way.
The cheap and nasty end of the market tuning boxes just tricked the engine into thinking it was in warm up cycle constantly so the engine continued to overfuel which meant it produced more power.

Nowadays there's lots of emissions gear on Diesels so tuning boxes, or at least the better ones, have to be a bit more sophisticated. But underneath all of that they still basically work the same in that they just throw in extra fuel to up the power under load as they don't have to worry about ignition timing and incoming air flow like tuning a petrol engine.
The reason these cars go into limp mode is that they're overfuelling at a level that the ECU isn't happy with, quite possibly it could be exhaust gas temps or any number of other sensors detecting something being different to what it is expecting. These sensors are mass produced so some will be more sensitive than others and Andrew from DTUK will be quick to tell you some cars will suffer problems and others will be ok.
This is why I was asking if you meant it had become a bit jerky which would likely be excessive overfuelling.

The surge you describe is the turbo building boost rapidly which is what gives tuned Diesels their unique charm. Once you hit the carpet with the accelerator pedal the turbo is pretty maxed out so it has stopped building boost and has hit its ceiling of efficiency.
I've always found that despite modern Diesels being able to rev almost like a petrol engine that they perform best at less than foot to the floor driving, but rather using the massive torque put out as the turbo goes up through its sweet spot of boosting.
Once your foot is buried into the carpet the turbo is already doing all it can so I think (just guessing here) it leans off the fuelling a bit and hence doesn't feel like a petrol turbo car does when you max out the throttle. Mind you an awful lot of modern petrol cars feel incredibly flat unless they're tuned so they can meet emissions regs. Thankfully Diesel engines still have a bit of turbo surge and give you that characteristic kick in the back under part load which is their forte.

Apologies to those that have a better understanding of it all than I do or anyone I've bored to death but that's just my understanding of the situation reported and why tuning boxes can give issues.

The surge I'm talking about it is only there with the pedal box turned on.

as Exonian has mentioned the the crd3+ itself will be affecting throttle response on its own, once the pedal box is added then this is going to be doing the same thing.

if the pedalbox is used in conjunction with the box, then my advice is to always set the box (CRDT/3+) up first and then go through the various settings on the pedalbox including the minus settings (that still improve response) as if the the pedalbox is set too high then you will see an engine light, and you may also find that you have to use a lower settings on the pedal box, than if it was used on its own..

i hope that makes sense
 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Andrew@DTUK on 30 March 2017, 11:05

Quote from: Mr GTD on 30 March 2017, 07:45

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 29 March 2017, 13:39

Quote from: Mr GTD on 29 March 2017, 08:46

Also changed the CRD3 to setting 3 with no lights.

Only time will tell if I have anymore issues. :rolleyes:

How are you finding it compared to program 1?

Haven't been out in it much but the short journey I did I found there to be much  more "get up and go."

I thought it being on setting 3 and up would be totally unusable but its actually the total opposite.

So far so good.  :smiley:

programme is based on a file from Germany, and on plus 1 this produced 236.6hp and 377lbft, map 2 is one of our own and even though we don't recommend a "best setting", a lot of customers prefer this and map 3 over map 1.

Map 2 incidentally produced 234.5hp and 377lbft, and if i showed you the data it looks completely different.

Map 3 is based on map 2 but the reaction time on the box is slightly different, and the power band is extended between 4,000 and 4,500.

The best way to see/feel the difference is to hold the car in 4th gear and you "should" (sometimes people tell me the opposite) that the power drops off around 4,000 rpm on map 2, where as if you switch over to map 3 and drive in 4th gear to 4,000 you should feel that the power continues to pull to around 4,500 (these are all based on the crd3+  on its own)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Talk-torque on 30 March 2017, 12:36

Not going to copy all the correspondence on the pedal box/tuning box problem, but, what no one has said, including Andrew, is that the throttle on a diesel engine is, essentially, a fuel tap, hence the possibility of over fuelling if the two boxes "overlap".

Exonian, I know you have written about this, but some of us need things in simple terms.  :huh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 02 April 2017, 12:27

HI all couple of pics now that the weather is picking up and the salt has gone.
Quick decom clean with iron x for bodywork ( worked wonders even the I was sceptical and nervous ) about using on bodywork just followed Booths advise  :grin: followed by a good rinse x2 snow foam pre washes rinsed and used Autoglym shampoo conditioner for the 1st time ever impressed with that too blow and dab dried followed by Pb Natty wax and dark glaze to finish off glad the rain held off lol.. Hubs to paint and the santis back on next weekend  :whistle:. ..

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 02 April 2017, 12:36

Quote from: gtiaps on 02 April 2017, 12:27

HI all couple of pics now that the weather is picking up and the salt has gone.
Quick decom clean with iron x for bodywork ( worked wonders even the I was sceptical and nervous ) about using on bodywork just followed Booths advise  :grin: followed by a good rinse x2 snow foam pre washes rinsed and used Autoglym shampoo conditioner for the 1st time ever impressed with that too blow and dab dried followed by Pb Natty wax and dark glaze to finish off glad the rain held off lol.. Hubs to paint and the santis back on next weekend  :whistle:. ..

Looks great, and very stealth-like with it's black winter shoes on!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 02 April 2017, 13:17

Quote from: gtiaps on 02 April 2017, 12:27

HI all couple of pics now that the weather is picking up and the salt has gone.
Quick decom clean with iron x for bodywork ( worked wonders even the I was sceptical and nervous ) about using on bodywork just followed Booths advise  :grin: followed by a good rinse x2 snow foam pre washes rinsed and used Autoglym shampoo conditioner for the 1st time ever impressed with that too blow and dab dried followed by Pb Natty wax and dark glaze to finish off glad the rain held off lol.. Hubs to paint and the santis back on next weekend  :whistle:. ..

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Superb! Colour and gloss look gorgeous.  Congrats on popping your decon cherry.  :laugh:  Well worth it.  :cool:

Love the way you've obscured your plate number, lol.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 02 April 2017, 13:26

Quote from: Booth11 on 02 April 2017, 13:17

Quote from: gtiaps on 02 April 2017, 12:27

HI all couple of pics now that the weather is picking up and the salt has gone.
Quick decom clean with iron x for bodywork ( worked wonders even the I was sceptical and nervous ) about using on bodywork just followed Booths advise  :grin: followed by a good rinse x2 snow foam pre washes rinsed and used Autoglym shampoo conditioner for the 1st time ever impressed with that too blow and dab dried followed by Pb Natty wax and dark glaze to finish off glad the rain held off lol.. Hubs to paint and the santis back on next weekend  :whistle:. ..

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Superb! Colour and gloss look gorgeous.  Congrats on popping your decon cherry.  :laugh:  Well worth it.  :cool:

Love the way you've obscured your plate number, lol.

Lol cheers Becky glad I took your advice well happier now with the finish  :whistle:.
As for the plate obscure it's just in the gallery section on my S4 phone lol

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 02 April 2017, 13:30

Quote from: gtiaps on 02 April 2017, 13:26

As for the plate obscure it's just in the gallery section on my S4 phone lol

I think they're actually supposed to be modesty protectors for when doing nude selfies, not hiding number plates  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 02 April 2017, 14:00

Quote from: Exonian on 02 April 2017, 13:30

Quote from: gtiaps on 02 April 2017, 13:26

As for the plate obscure it's just in the gallery section on my S4 phone lol

I think they're actually supposed to be modesty protectors for when doing nude selfies, not hiding number plates  :whistle:

It's the automotive equivalent of the nude selfie. :laugh:  be thankful we don't 'detail' ourselves and post pics.  :shocked:  He's doing the right thing and protecting his GTI's modesty.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 02 April 2017, 14:22

Quote from: Booth11 on 02 April 2017, 14:00

Quote from: Exonian on 02 April 2017, 13:30

Quote from: gtiaps on 02 April 2017, 13:26

As for the plate obscure it's just in the gallery section on my S4 phone lol

I think they're actually supposed to be modesty protectors for when doing nude selfies, not hiding number plates  :whistle:

It's the automotive equivalent of the nude selfie. :laugh:  be thankful we don't 'detail' ourselves and post pics.  :shocked:  He's doing the right thing and protecting his GTI's modesty.

It'd certainly take some detailing to get my body into presentable state!! A nude selfie of me would soon clear the forum once and for all!!  :laugh:

Anyway back on topic...

Nice shine gtiaps and hurry up and get some proper sized wheels back on!


What have I done to my mk7 today? I ordered some Chemical Guys Hybrid V7 shampoo as apparently it smells nice. I've been using Autoglym stuff for ages as I bought a huge trade sized tub of it and it lasted forever, but alas it has nearly run out now. Prior to that I had some nice smelling Zymol stuff that lasted ages and ages too. You can't beat a nice smelling shampoo, even the bees and wasps agree as they dive bomb me when using it in summer  :rolleyes:

I grew quite fond of the Autoglym stuff as it gives a good shine and leaves hardly any water marks on days when a drying towel is defeated by the elements, or when there's a dust storm being blown up by the builders nearby and I don't want orange steaks all over my paintwork (so I just wash quick and shove it in the garage and forget about it for a few days).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 02 April 2017, 15:45

Cars going in for it's first service on Friday so to save time, I've cleaned and protected my wheels and tyres and gave the inside a proper clean.
I plan to wash the car on Thursday after work so it will be nice and shiny for it's trip to the garage.
They have already been instructed not to clean it but I will remind them on the day and I'll get my 'leave the F*** alone' signs at the ready just in case.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 02 April 2017, 16:51

Quote from: kalimon on 02 April 2017, 15:45

They have already been instructed not to clean it but I will remind them on the day and I'll get my 'leave the F*** alone' signs at the ready just in case.

I always do this ('do not wash' hangar on the rear view mirror, 'do not wash' tag tied to key and the same instruction written on their service job sheet), and it's worked every time so far. One of the guys on the service desk is into car detailing, and he knows my car's not to be washed by them (I always remind them anyway). He also told me that he wouldn't trust the sponge jockeys they use to wash his car either!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 03 April 2017, 17:48

Nothing to the car, but a new home provided for stuff to aid its upkeep!

New detailing storage shed built and populated! 

The beginning

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Progress...

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Complete...

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 :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 03 April 2017, 18:00

Finally got round to doing this. These hubs looked terrible!

Before:
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After:
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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 03 April 2017, 18:29

Looking well Joe mines on the cards to be done at the weekend  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 03 April 2017, 18:45

Quote from: Booth11 on 03 April 2017, 17:48

Nothing to the car, but a new home provided for stuff to aid its upkeep!

New detailing storage shed built and populated! 

The beginning

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Progress...

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Complete...

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 :laugh:

 :shocked: :shocked: :shocked:

My shed is only 4x4 and by that I don't mean it's good off road! I'm feeling rather inadequate in the outdoor wooden storage department :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 03 April 2017, 19:14

Quote from: JoeGTI on 03 April 2017, 18:00

Finally got round to doing this. These hubs looked terrible!

Before:
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After:
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That looks great!
What did you do them with ?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 03 April 2017, 19:39

I used sandpaper to scrub them down first. That removed a lot of the surface rust. Then cleaned down the dirt/dust with white spirits.

Then 2 coats of hammerite smooth, hand-brushed on.

I wasn't particularly fussed with masking anything off, I just wiped off any excess with the white spirits. I thought it might look crap with paint brush marks but I actually surprised myself with how well they turned out!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 03 April 2017, 20:32

Removed the dynamic indicator harness and did a bit more OBDeleven stuff including changing the mode button so that it doesn't turn orange when in sport or individual mode.

Washed it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: TwoSheds on 03 April 2017, 20:58

Quote from: Booth11 on 03 April 2017, 17:48

Nothing to the car, but a new home provided for stuff to aid its upkeep!

New detailing storage shed built and populated! 

The beginning

(http://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/vwroc/monthly_2017_03/IMG_3849.thumb.JPG.cbadbb82c223721fb4da79e5b689e7d0.JPG) (http://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/vwroc/monthly_2017_03/IMG_3849.JPG.4ee39cdc57f27ea337ebdc9b0ab9b0ad.JPG)
 
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Progress...

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Complete...

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 :laugh:

Good to see a well organised set-up there.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr GTD on 03 April 2017, 20:59

@ JoeGTI - great work, they look good.  :cool:

I was to lazy to do it myself and had mine done in black.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: AndyG on 03 April 2017, 21:34

Magnificent.A woman cave.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 03 April 2017, 22:14

Quote from: Watts on 03 April 2017, 18:45

 :shocked: :shocked: :shocked:

My shed is only 4x4 and by that I don't mean it's good off road! I'm feeling rather inadequate in the outdoor wooden storage department :laugh:

I'll send some 2x4 round and you can get started.  :laugh:

Quote from: AndyG on 03 April 2017, 21:34

Magnificent.A woman cave.

Precisely what I'm calling it!   :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 03 April 2017, 22:28

Quote from: JoeGTI on 03 April 2017, 19:39

I used sandpaper to scrub them down first. That removed a lot of the surface rust. Then cleaned down the dirt/dust with white spirits.

Then 2 coats of hammerite smooth, hand-brushed on.

I wasn't particularly fussed with masking anything off, I just wiped off any excess with the white spirits. I thought it might look crap with paint brush marks but I actually surprised myself with how well they turned out!

Thanks for that, I'll be doing mine when I get a chance :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 03 April 2017, 22:29

Quote from: JoeGTI on 03 April 2017, 19:39

I used sandpaper to scrub them down first. That removed a lot of the surface rust. Then cleaned down the dirt/dust with white spirits.

Then 2 coats of hammerite smooth, hand-brushed on.

I wasn't particularly fussed with masking anything off, I just wiped off any excess with the white spirits. I thought it might look crap with paint brush marks but I actually surprised myself with how well they turned out!

If I can just point out Joe.. please keep an eye on them because as I remember normal Hammerite isn't heat resistant and a mate of mine that did his well quite a few years back had problems with the paint softening when his calipers and hubs got warm and it finished up having the paint flung around the inside of the wheel.
I personally have used E.Tech heat resistant calliper paint in the past same as what I'm going to be putting on mine


 :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 03 April 2017, 22:55

Yeah I'll keep an eye on them. I don't expect it to be a permanent fix that's for sure but they're a hell of a lot better now than what they were. Loads of other people have used hammerite with good results too.

I wanted to avoid the rattle can approach too if possible. It might give a smoother finish but it needs a lot more prep (masking off etc incase of overspray) which I just wasn't arsed about doing.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 04 April 2017, 06:41

Quote from: JoeGTI on 03 April 2017, 22:55

Yeah I'll keep an eye on them. I don't expect it to be a permanent fix that's for sure but they're a hell of a lot better now than what they were. Loads of other people have used hammerite with good results too.

I wanted to avoid the rattle can approach too if possible. It might give a smoother finish but it needs a lot more prep (masking off etc incase of overspray) which I just wasn't arsed about doing.

E-Tech is brush painted on Joe on my previous cars it lasted 2yr before reaplying it's been on the wife's scirocco about a yr now and no sign of degradation or rust coming through tbh it's well worth it in my experience  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 04 April 2017, 08:08

I used silver heat resistant paint before the "last time" I painted the rear brake hubs/bells. Despite 2 coats some rust spots came through after the winter.

This time I tried 2 coats of smooth hammerite, that should address the rust issue, let's see how we get on with heat.
For road use the rear discs really shouldn't get that hot.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GolfTi on 04 April 2017, 20:18

After several months of thinking 'nice wheels, shame about the rust' I have had my hubs done.

What a difference it makes

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 05 April 2017, 15:49

Cleaned it in readiness for it's first service on Friday
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2851/33013130574_68bd51f2d9_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SifVys) (https://flic.kr/p/SifVys)
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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 05 April 2017, 15:51

Quote from: kalimon on 05 April 2017, 15:49

Cleaned it in readiness for it's first service on Friday
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2851/33013130574_68bd51f2d9_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SifVys) (https://flic.kr/p/SifVys)
 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/)

Very nice... did mine at the weekend will be done again in prep for 1st service on the 29th  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 05 April 2017, 16:05

The things you have to do  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 05 April 2017, 16:17

Quote from: kalimon on 05 April 2017, 15:49

Cleaned it in readiness for it's first service on Friday

Looks great Kalimon! Hope they treat it with the care it deserves.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTD1414 on 05 April 2017, 16:28

Just realised after 18 months there is a way on the sunroof button to tilt it only. Facepalm.

I used to unlock the car by holding down the fob so windows down and sunroof would go into tilt positon, the get inside and put the windows back up.  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 05 April 2017, 16:53

Quote from: Watts on 05 April 2017, 16:17

Quote from: kalimon on 05 April 2017, 15:49

Cleaned it in readiness for it's first service on Friday

Looks great Kalimon! Hope they treat it with the care it deserves.

Thanks Watts.
Hopefully no one will need to get chinned :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 05 April 2017, 18:53

Quote from: GTD1414 on 05 April 2017, 16:28

Just realised after 18 months there is a way on the sunroof button to tilt it only. Facepalm.

I used to unlock the car by holding down the fob so windows down and sunroof would go into tilt positon, the get inside and put the windows back up.  :grin:

That is funny :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 05 April 2017, 19:05

Turned the soundaktor back on and then turned it off again a few miles later :rolleyes:

Bought some cleaning bits in advanced of getting it detailed next week. It goes in Wednesday and I pick it up on Saturday so you can bank on the weather being crap in the west midlands.

Also noticed that with the CRD3+ tuning box the mpg is over reading by 8mpg as opposed to just 1mpg without.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 05 April 2017, 19:10

Quote from: kalimon on 05 April 2017, 16:53

Quote from: Watts on 05 April 2017, 16:17

Quote from: kalimon on 05 April 2017, 15:49

Cleaned it in readiness for it's first service on Friday

Looks great Kalimon! Hope they treat it with the care it deserves.

Thanks Watts.
Hopefully no one will need to get chinned :wink:

A win win day then :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: tictap on 06 April 2017, 08:10

Managed to give my squeaky door seal a coating of krytox which was very kindly posted to me by watts, top man, thanks very much again.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 07 April 2017, 15:34

Had my car serviced at Inchape Bolton today.
Impressed with the service and really liked the inspection video taken from underneath the car that I was sent.
The video showed very clearly that I had nail in my front drivers side tyre.
They asked me if I wanted them to repair it for £15 all in and I said to go ahead.
You guessed it, they scratched my Austin alloy :angry:
I could have taken it somewhere else to have the tyre repaired I suppose but they may very well have damaged the wheel as well.
I'm now waiting for the dealers response to the situation.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2937/33739681482_ca46fb485f_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TpsFQf) (https://flic.kr/p/TpsFQf)   (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 07 April 2017, 18:12

Quote from: kalimon on 07 April 2017, 15:34

Had my car serviced at Inchape Bolton today.
Impressed with the service and really liked the inspection video taken from underneath the car that I was sent.
The video showed very clearly that I had nail in my front drivers side tyre.
They asked me if I wanted them to repair it for £15 all in and I said to go ahead.
You guessed it, they scratched my Austin alloy :angry:
I could have taken it somewhere else to have the tyre repaired I suppose but they may very well have damaged the wheel as well.
I'm now waiting for the dealers response to the situation.

Two options only really, a new wheel or a refurb at a place of your choice(ask here for options) but Lepsons seem to be the place to go. Either way they will need to be a diamond cutting outfit. Stand firm and don't take crap from them.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 07 April 2017, 20:20

Quote from: Booth11 on 03 April 2017, 17:48

Nothing to the car, but a new home provided for stuff to aid its upkeep!

New detailing storage shed built and populated! 

 :laugh:

Dave's handy work?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 07 April 2017, 21:16

Quote from: wigit on 07 April 2017, 20:20

Quote from: Booth11 on 03 April 2017, 17:48

Nothing to the car, but a new home provided for stuff to aid its upkeep!

New detailing storage shed built and populated! 

 :laugh:

Dave's handy work?

No, got a professional in to do it, Dave knows his limits. :grin:  Was built by proper carpenter and his mate, who turned out is massively into detailing, so we had a lots of chats whilst the carpenter did all the work, lol.  It was supposed to be a new garden shed to replace our old one, but when I saw it half built, I hatched an evil plan to have it for my own.  :evil:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 07 April 2017, 21:24

Quote from: Booth11 on 07 April 2017, 21:16

No, got a professional in to do it, Dave knows his limits. :grin:  Was built by proper carpenter and his mate, who turned out is massively into detailing, so we had a lots of chats whilst the carpenter did all the work, lol.  It was supposed to be a new garden shed to replace our old one, but when I saw it half built, I hatched an evil plan to have it for my own.  :evil:

I'll have to mention it to him next week

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 07 April 2017, 21:33

Quote from: wigit on 07 April 2017, 21:24

Quote from: Booth11 on 07 April 2017, 21:16

No, got a professional in to do it, Dave knows his limits. :grin:  Was built by proper carpenter and his mate, who turned out is massively into detailing, so we had a lots of chats whilst the carpenter did all the work, lol.  It was supposed to be a new garden shed to replace our old one, but when I saw it half built, I hatched an evil plan to have it for my own.  :evil:

I'll have to mention it to him next week

He thinks I'm a saddo having such a shed, but I don't care, lol.  Though he is glad it's freed up room in the house, me moving my car crap out of his office and the dining room. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 08 April 2017, 11:03

Quote from: kalimon on 07 April 2017, 15:34

Had my car serviced at Inchape Bolton today.
Impressed with the service and really liked the inspection video taken from underneath the car that I was sent.
The video showed very clearly that I had nail in my front drivers side tyre.
They asked me if I wanted them to repair it for £15 all in and I said to go ahead.
You guessed it, they scratched my Austin alloy :angry:
I could have taken it somewhere else to have the tyre repaired I suppose but they may very well have damaged the wheel as well.
I'm now waiting for the dealers response to the situation.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2937/33739681482_ca46fb485f_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TpsFQf) (https://flic.kr/p/TpsFQf) 
 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/)

Bloody hell, just goes to show the more careful you are with your car the more it becomes a damage magnet.
I feel your pain.

Quote from: Booth11 on 07 April 2017, 21:33

He thinks I'm a saddo having such a shed, but I don't care, lol.  Though he is glad it's freed up room in the house, me moving my car crap out of his office and the dining room. 

Looks like there's plenty more room in there to expand your stock!  :grin: :afro:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Talk-torque on 08 April 2017, 11:22

Quote from: kalimon on 07 April 2017, 15:34

Had my car serviced at Inchape Bolton today.
Impressed with the service and really liked the inspection video taken from underneath the car that I was sent.
The video showed very clearly that I had nail in my front drivers side tyre.
They asked me if I wanted them to repair it for £15 all in and I said to go ahead.
You guessed it, they scratched my Austin alloy :angry:
I could have taken it somewhere else to have the tyre repaired I suppose but they may very well have damaged the wheel as well.
I'm now waiting for the dealers response to the situation.

Not many options for him - he'll have to put it right. I take it they inspected the car with you on arrival?

Gutting!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 08 April 2017, 11:26

Quote from: kalimon on 07 April 2017, 15:34

Had my car serviced at Inchape Bolton today.
Impressed with the service and really liked the inspection video taken from underneath the car that I was sent.
The video showed very clearly that I had nail in my front drivers side tyre.
They asked me if I wanted them to repair it for £15 all in and I said to go ahead.
You guessed it, they scratched my Austin alloy :angry:
I could have taken it somewhere else to have the tyre repaired I suppose but they may very well have damaged the wheel as well.
I'm now waiting for the dealers response to the situation.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2937/33739681482_ca46fb485f_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TpsFQf) (https://flic.kr/p/TpsFQf) 
 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/)

It is getting increasingly difficult to find someone who can change a tyre without buggering up the wheels.  Feel for you kalimon, shouldn't happen but does.  It looks easily repairable though by the likes of Lepsons, Pristine Wheels etc, someone with the proper lathe for diamond cutting.  Hope it gets sorted to your satisfaction.

But it is a pain, and makes every trip to the dealer or a tyre fitter, a day of dread!  I found a really decent tyre fitter after previous bad experience, and all has been well for a couple years with them, but last time I had a tyre repaired last year, they damaged the barrel of my Pret, removing old wheel weights with a sharp instrument!  So even a formerly reliable outfit can change on a dime!  Only takes the introduction of one careless operative.  :sad:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 08 April 2017, 11:38

Walk in a VW dealer workshop and you'll see some pretty high end high tech equipment.
I saw a Golf having its wheels aligned a few years ago and the gear being used must've cost tens of thousands rather than the clamps and mirrors still used in a lot of budget tyre places. However, how well are the staff trained to use this gear?

Machine polished wheels are just so easy to damage, I'm surprised there aren't more specialised refurbishers out there. These type of wheels could almost do with a tough and fairly thick plastic type coating on them that can be polished if it gets surface damage.
There's no accounting for hitting kerbs etc, it just happens even to the most careful of people once in a while.
I saw a GTI the other day with park assist sensors fitted and all of the wheels were badly kerbed  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 08 April 2017, 11:38

Quote from: Exonian on 08 April 2017, 11:03

Looks like there's plenty more room in there to expand your stock!  :grin: :afro:

You're not wrong.  :laugh:

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=280123.msg2562726#msg2562726

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 08 April 2017, 12:46

Quote from: Booth11 on 08 April 2017, 11:26

Quote from: kalimon on 07 April 2017, 15:34

Had my car serviced at Inchape Bolton today.
Impressed with the service and really liked the inspection video taken from underneath the car that I was sent.
The video showed very clearly that I had nail in my front drivers side tyre.
They asked me if I wanted them to repair it for £15 all in and I said to go ahead.
You guessed it, they scratched my Austin alloy :angry:
I could have taken it somewhere else to have the tyre repaired I suppose but they may very well have damaged the wheel as well.
I'm now waiting for the dealers response to the situation.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2937/33739681482_ca46fb485f_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TpsFQf) (https://flic.kr/p/TpsFQf) 
 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/)

It is getting increasingly difficult to find someone who can change a tyre without buggering up the wheels.  Feel for you kalimon, shouldn't happen but does.  It looks easily repairable though by the likes of Lepsons, Pristine Wheels etc, someone with the proper lathe for diamond cutting.  Hope it gets sorted to your satisfaction.

But it is a pain, and makes every trip to the dealer or a tyre fitter, a day of dread!  I found a really decent tyre fitter after previous bad experience, and all has been well for a couple years with them, but last time I had a tyre repaired last year, they damaged the barrel of my Pret, removing old wheel weights with a sharp instrument!  So even a formerly reliable outfit can change on a dime!  Only takes the introduction of one careless operative.  :sad:

You're absolutely correct Rebecca. Going into a garage or tyre fitters sends my normally non-existent stress levels through the roof!
I don't think that the protective rubber feet etc that come into contact with your wheels is inspected or cleaned anywhere near often enough. It doesn't take much to make a mess of a wheel.
Mine looks far worse in the picture than it actually is but as I said to the saleman, I came in with 4 perfect wheels and I'm leaving with a damaged one. It's not supposed to work like that.
As Exonian said in his post, why do they not fit a disposable plastic cover to every wheel before they start work on it?
I know he didn't say exactly that  :smiley: but it's surely an idea, even if it added 50p to each tyre repair.
Wish I could do it myself :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GolfTi on 08 April 2017, 13:26

Very annoying, I now always take photos of the wheels before any work is done due to a few bad experiences.
A decent refurb will be £100 + and you may be without your car for a few days. Some companies will also take off too much when re cutting so the angled 'lip' around the edge is no longer there.

It may only be minor damage in their eyes but corrosion will set in next winter if its not sorted. Why can't they just be more careful :angry:

Maybe we need 'fragile - handle with care' stickers on our wheels.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 08 April 2017, 20:10

Cleaned off a bird poo, from INSIDE the car! The dirty feathered fecker :angry: Luckily just on the plastic door trim so cleaned off okay.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTI_Ant on 09 April 2017, 00:21

Kerbed my NSR wheel :cry: turning left felt and heard and felt the wheel hit the kerb.  The rim is scuffed.  Had a Hyundai i30 hire car this week for work - a bit of a barge compared to the GTi, got used to it, 3 turns lock to lock steering etc so once back in my car this happened.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 09 April 2017, 15:14

Gave it a clean.

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=274783.msg2562799#msg2562799

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 11 April 2017, 14:29

Wash day finally arrived! Wasn't quite as bad as I thought but lots of dirty dried on rain marks like the sahara had been dumped on it. But came up quite shiny without too much effort:

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20170411_134205_zpsrqo64nr1.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20170411_134205_zpsrqo64nr1.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: BigD on 11 April 2017, 18:22

New rubber, good bye tombstones, hello PS4's 😊

(http://i585.photobucket.com/albums/ss291/thediggybave/D236FB57-FB18-4E94-ADB5-890002C7F42A_zpsg1rsrm2h.jpg) (http://s585.photobucket.com/user/thediggybave/media/D236FB57-FB18-4E94-ADB5-890002C7F42A_zpsg1rsrm2h.jpg.html)

Summers on

(http://i585.photobucket.com/albums/ss291/thediggybave/97C316F2-0F4B-4465-ACFD-4517015FEF2D_zpsckeie25o.jpg) (http://s585.photobucket.com/user/thediggybave/media/97C316F2-0F4B-4465-ACFD-4517015FEF2D_zpsckeie25o.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 11 April 2017, 18:40

Dropped it off at the Detailer's for him to do his thing, pick it up the end of the week.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 12 April 2017, 12:50

Quote from: Mr GTD on 30 March 2017, 07:45

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 29 March 2017, 13:39

Quote from: Mr GTD on 29 March 2017, 08:46

Also changed the CRD3 to setting 3 with no lights.

Only time will tell if I have anymore issues. :rolleyes:

How are you finding it compared to program 1?

Haven't been out in it much but the short journey I did I found there to be much  more "get up and go."

I thought it being on setting 3 and up would be totally unusable but its actually the total opposite.

So far so good.  :smiley:

Any update on the dyno day?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 14 April 2017, 16:22

Not done by me and done over the last few days. Thanks to Barry at Auto Detox http://www.autodetox.co.uk

Stunning job I think.

(http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj564/Noghtblue-GTD/24C24870-5565-4D84-B65B-549BA5D7A103_zpsoactv1fp.jpg) (http://s1268.photobucket.com/user/Noghtblue-GTD/media/24C24870-5565-4D84-B65B-549BA5D7A103_zpsoactv1fp.jpg.html)
(http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj564/Noghtblue-GTD/FAB697DA-0E99-42E9-A7EA-4728C114C43C_zps47oqe2iw.jpg) (http://s1268.photobucket.com/user/Noghtblue-GTD/media/FAB697DA-0E99-42E9-A7EA-4728C114C43C_zps47oqe2iw.jpg.html)
(http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj564/Noghtblue-GTD/2576F9AD-BCB3-488A-ADC2-F10A5D89E5EA_zpsprb1nuny.jpg) (http://s1268.photobucket.com/user/Noghtblue-GTD/media/2576F9AD-BCB3-488A-ADC2-F10A5D89E5EA_zpsprb1nuny.jpg.html)
(http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj564/Noghtblue-GTD/160D7DE1-CAF9-46AD-B93C-60ABCE6D39E7_zpsxablv4bh.jpg) (http://s1268.photobucket.com/user/Noghtblue-GTD/media/160D7DE1-CAF9-46AD-B93C-60ABCE6D39E7_zpsxablv4bh.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 14 April 2017, 17:23

That looks brilliant  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 14 April 2017, 17:31

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 14 April 2017, 16:22

Not done by me and done over the last few days. Thanks to Barry at Auto Detox http://www.autodetox.co.uk

Stunning job I think.

So do I! Great colour :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 14 April 2017, 18:18

Congrats that looks the mutz nutz lol even tho I don't have that colour seeing like that would have been a close choice :whistle: very nice

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 14 April 2017, 20:11

Thanks everyone, I'm really happy with it. Now to keep it like that  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 14 April 2017, 20:36

Some detailing.

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=280225.msg2563169#msg2563169

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 14 April 2017, 21:02

Quote from: Booth11 on 14 April 2017, 20:36

Some detailing.

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=280225.msg2563169#msg2563169

And building, love it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 16 April 2017, 08:25

Gave it a scrub for a wedding
(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/IMG_3537_zpsifueaf76.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/IMG_3537_zpsifueaf76.jpg.html)

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=274783.msg2563259#msg2563259

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: greencode on 16 April 2017, 09:59

Stuck on some RGM sillguards

(http://i746.photobucket.com/albums/xx104/greencode/sill-1_zpsbwkj1hxu.jpg)
(http://i746.photobucket.com/albums/xx104/greencode/sill-2_zpslbamya2n.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 16 April 2017, 10:01

Quote from: greencode on 16 April 2017, 09:59

Stuck on some RGM sillguards

(http://i746.photobucket.com/albums/xx104/greencode/sill-1_zpsbwkj1hxu.jpg)
(http://i746.photobucket.com/albums/xx104/greencode/sill-2_zpslbamya2n.jpg)

I prefer the look of them to the shiny chrome ones to be honest :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: greencode on 16 April 2017, 10:03

Quote from: kalimon on 16 April 2017, 10:01

I prefer the look of them to the shiny chrome ones to be honest :smiley:

Yeah, me too. As there's a lot of black on the car anyway, I think it blends in nicely rather than the chrome ones which I feel stand out a little too much.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 16 April 2017, 10:30

Quote from: greencode on 16 April 2017, 10:03

Quote from: kalimon on 16 April 2017, 10:01

I prefer the look of them to the shiny chrome ones to be honest :smiley:

Yeah, me too. As there's a lot of black on the car anyway, I think it blends in nicely rather than the chrome ones which I feel stand out a little too much.

I like the black too.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 17 April 2017, 19:25

Finished the big spring detail!

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=280225.msg2563392#msg2563392

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2950/34099567495_aa69e64b2e_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TXgcpv)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Finglonga on 21 April 2017, 14:21

Treated myself.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/finglonga/The%20Cars/IMAG1121_zpsx6be2dvy.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/finglonga/media/The%20Cars/IMAG1121_zpsx6be2dvy.jpg.html)


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/finglonga/The%20Cars/Before%20and%20after_zpsjdd0hnaz.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/finglonga/media/The%20Cars/Before%20and%20after_zpsjdd0hnaz.jpg.html)


Easy job and no need to remove the mirror glass also much brighter than the stock ones.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/finglonga/The%20Cars/Dyna_zpspu64dv9g.gif) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/finglonga/media/The%20Cars/Dyna_zpspu64dv9g.gif.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 21 April 2017, 14:25

Quote from: Finglonga on 21 April 2017, 14:21

Treated myself.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/finglonga/The%20Cars/IMAG1121_zpsx6be2dvy.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/finglonga/media/The%20Cars/IMAG1121_zpsx6be2dvy.jpg.html)




Easy job and no need to remove the mirror glass also much brighter than the stock ones.

How cool!  :cool:

Do you have the sweeping rear indicators too?

Oh, and you need spacers, just look how far into your arches those wheels sit  :whistle:
(https://media3.giphy.com/media/JJYEpMKBYBUDS/200_s.gif)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 21 April 2017, 14:40

Quote from: Exonian on 21 April 2017, 14:25

Quote from: Finglonga on 21 April 2017, 14:21

Treated myself.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/finglonga/The%20Cars/IMAG1121_zpsx6be2dvy.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/finglonga/media/The%20Cars/IMAG1121_zpsx6be2dvy.jpg.html)




Easy job and no need to remove the mirror glass also much brighter than the stock ones.

How cool!  :cool:

Do you have the sweeping rear indicators too?

Oh, and you need spacers, just look how far into your arches those wheels sit  :whistle:
(https://media3.giphy.com/media/JJYEpMKBYBUDS/200_s.gif)

I also noticed the lack of spacers. It detracted from the indicators some what.
Nice little mod though if you can be arsed :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Finglonga on 22 April 2017, 08:13

Quote from: kalimon on 21 April 2017, 14:40

Quote from: Exonian on 21 April 2017, 14:25

Quote from: Finglonga on 21 April 2017, 14:21

Treated myself.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/finglonga/The%20Cars/IMAG1121_zpsx6be2dvy.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/finglonga/media/The%20Cars/IMAG1121_zpsx6be2dvy.jpg.html)




Easy job and no need to remove the mirror glass also much brighter than the stock ones.

How cool!  :cool:

Do you have the sweeping rear indicators too?

Oh, and you need spacers, just look how far into your arches those wheels sit  :whistle:
(https://media3.giphy.com/media/JJYEpMKBYBUDS/200_s.gif)

I also noticed the lack of spacers. It detracted from the indicators some what.
Nice little mod though if you can be arsed :grin:

I have the Kencha mod, prefer that to the dynamic ones.

As for spacers, can't be arsed lol, doesn't even bother me and I like my wheel bearings, Been there done that before. :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: o`Neil on 22 April 2017, 08:37

Quote from: greencode on 16 April 2017, 09:59

Stuck on some RGM sillguards

Where`s the best place to get these RGM sill guards?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 22 April 2017, 08:49

Google 'RGM Sill Guards' and you'll find them;

http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/performance/sill-protectors-vehicle-specific/car/volkswagen/golf-mk7-gtd-mqb/rgm-door-sill-guards-4-piece-set-black

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RGM-Door-Sill-Guards-Protectors-4-Piece-Set-In-Black-DSP202-/301953815337

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: greencode on 22 April 2017, 08:51

Quote from: o`Neil on 22 April 2017, 08:37

Where`s the best place to get these RGM sill guards?

I got mine from this seller http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/301953815337 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/301953815337) and they were delivered very quickly. Looks like their out of stock though, although it says 12 days lead time on the Demon Tweaks site as well so it might be worth getting in touch with that seller as that price includes delivery whereas you have to pay delivery on DT (from what I can see it'd be around £7.50.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: hobbes22 on 22 April 2017, 09:16

I just got my RGM Sill guards from here, delivered quickly too.

http://www.rearguards.co.uk/index.php?app=gbu0&ns=catshow&ref=vw_plastic_sillguards&sid=4l00gy731e3v9a116x3115fp2906k3m5

Fitted easily, sills need to be very clean (Cleaning wipes are provided) and take your time, but look great.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: o`Neil on 22 April 2017, 09:33

Thank you !

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 22 April 2017, 11:55

Not what I've done but what I need to do.
Discovered this on my passenger door this morning. No idea how it got there and it's about 2 1/2'' long  :cry:
Don't think it will hand polish out but I'll give it a whirl when I've calmed down :angry:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2817/33810217320_8b3a5cf97a_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TvGcFo) (https://flic.kr/p/TvGcFo) 
 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 22 April 2017, 12:49

Quote from: kalimon on 22 April 2017, 11:55

Not what I've done but what I need to do.
Discovered this on my passenger door this morning. No idea how it got there and it's about 2 1/2'' long  :cry:
Don't think it will hand polish out but I'll give it a whirl when I've calmed down :angry:

Aaaaaaarrrgggh!  :shocked: :cry:
Hopefully at least the worst of it will polish out  :sad:

Quote from: Finglonga on 22 April 2017, 08:13

I have the Kencha mod, prefer that to the dynamic ones.

As for spacers, can't be arsed lol, doesn't even bother me and I like my wheel bearings, Been there done that before. :grin:

Is the Kencha mod like OBD11/VCDS where they alternate?
I've not heard that term before, sorry if I've not been paying attention!

**************************

I had RGM sill protectors (I bought mine directly from RGM/Rearguards) on my R and found they sat quite proud and collected water when I cleaned the car.
There were even some paint scrapes off the bottom of the doors which obviously aren't painted super smooth by VW as it's an out of vision area.
I'd sometimes clean the car in a hurry and just have time to dry the outside paintwork before shoving it in the garage. I'd get back to it a week or more later and find there were still puddles of water sat on the sill guards as there was no room for the water to dissipate and drain off. Just a thought, the products themselves were good. be careful when fitting though because as soon as they touch the paint the sticky pads grab and the sill guard is stuck there so if you're a few mm out then that's that!
They looked good though and I prefer the contrast of black on the white paint.

I'm still deciding on which sill protectors to go for next.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 22 April 2017, 14:28

Quote from: Exonian on 22 April 2017, 12:49

Quote from: kalimon on 22 April 2017, 11:55

Not what I've done but what I need to do.
Discovered this on my passenger door this morning. No idea how it got there and it's about 2 1/2'' long  :cry:
Don't think it will hand polish out but I'll give it a whirl when I've calmed down :angry:

Aaaaaaarrrgggh!  :shocked: :cry:
Hopefully at least the worst of it will polish out  :sad:

Crisis averted, it's 99% polished out thank god.
My weekend was very nearly ruined before it had even got started.

Quote from: Finglonga on 22 April 2017, 08:13

I have the Kencha mod, prefer that to the dynamic ones.

As for spacers, can't be arsed lol, doesn't even bother me and I like my wheel bearings, Been there done that before. :grin:

Is the Kencha mod like OBD11/VCDS where they alternate?
I've not heard that term before, sorry if I've not been paying attention!

**************************

I had RGM sill protectors (I bought mine directly from RGM/Rearguards) on my R and found they sat quite proud and collected water when I cleaned the car.
There were even some paint scrapes off the bottom of the doors which obviously aren't painted super smooth by VW as it's an out of vision area.
I'd sometimes clean the car in a hurry and just have time to dry the outside paintwork before shoving it in the garage. I'd get back to it a week or more later and find there were still puddles of water sat on the sill guards as there was no room for the water to dissipate and drain off. Just a thought, the products themselves were good. be careful when fitting though because as soon as they touch the paint the sticky pads grab and the sill guard is stuck there so if you're a few mm out then that's that!
They looked good though and I prefer the contrast of black on the white paint.

I'm still deciding on which sill protectors to go for next.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 22 April 2017, 14:48

Quote from: kalimon on 22 April 2017, 14:28

Crisis averted, it's 99% polished out thank god.

Phew!  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gtiless on 22 April 2017, 20:42

Had 4 Michelin Pilot Sport 4's fitted to replace the Bridgestones-the rears still had loads left but the fronts were about down to about 2.5mm so I thought Id get shut of all 4 ready for its 1st test next week.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 22 April 2017, 21:08

Quote from: Exonian on 22 April 2017, 14:48

Quote from: kalimon on 22 April 2017, 14:28

Crisis averted, it's 99% polished out thank god.

Phew!  :smiley:

Close call glad it'all but come out nothing worse than a blemish

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 24 April 2017, 09:17

Painted the rear brake disc hubs. They weren't that bad but enough to bug me as you can see them easily though the Pretoria's. It took longer to jack the car up and remove the wheel than it did to paint them  :laugh:

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/IMG_3565_zps5azh1kta.png) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/IMG_3565_zps5azh1kta.png.html)

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/IMG_3560_zps7pmnv57f.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/IMG_3560_zps7pmnv57f.jpg.html)

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/IMG_3562_zpswfj2xvib.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/IMG_3562_zpswfj2xvib.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 28 April 2017, 14:54

Quote from: kalimon on 07 April 2017, 15:34

Had my car serviced at Inchape Bolton today.
Impressed with the service and really liked the inspection video taken from underneath the car that I was sent.
The video showed very clearly that I had nail in my front drivers side tyre.
They asked me if I wanted them to repair it for £15 all in and I said to go ahead.
You guessed it, they scratched my Austin alloy :angry:
I could have taken it somewhere else to have the tyre repaired I suppose but they may very well have damaged the wheel as well.
I'm now waiting for the dealers response to the situation.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2937/33739681482_ca46fb485f_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TpsFQf) (https://flic.kr/p/TpsFQf) 
 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/)

Three weeks since the damage happened so here's an update.
After promises of return phone calls that never happened, I emailed Inchape customer services and they responded straight away
and promised to chase it up on my behalf.
Inchape Bolton contacted me the next day and I arranged to drop the damaged wheel off so that they could organise an outside repair.
I spoke to them this morning and they said the repair company didn't feel that they could get the wheel back to looking exactly the same as the other 3 so Inchape are going to supply me with a new wheel.
I actually would rather have a wheel and tyre of one of the nearly new GTI's on the forecourt because there is always the risk that the new wheel will be damaged when they fit the tyre :rolleyes:
Hopefully everything will turn out fine in the end but it's so irritating when these very avoidable things happen  :angry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: AndyG on 28 April 2017, 15:37

Good result,you could try and blag your way into keeping the damaged alloy maybe tell them your in a hurry and you'll pick the new wheel up yourself and sort the tyre fitting yourself.
Then stick the damaged one on eBay somebody will buy it from you.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 28 April 2017, 19:02

I think if I managed to get to keep the damaged one I would just use it instead of the space saver

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rwleigh on 28 April 2017, 19:15

Quote from: JB GTI on 24 April 2017, 09:17

Painted the rear brake disc hubs. They weren't that bad but enough to bug me as you can see them easily though the Pretoria's. It took longer to jack the car up and remove the wheel than it did to paint them  :laugh:

Looks good, I'd like to do mine some time. What paint did you use, was it mask and spray or just brush?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 29 April 2017, 09:49

Didn't want to start a new thread but I'm thinking of this clubsport but does anyone have any info on it? It is number 757 but if you look at the second photo there seems to be a worryingly large part of the dash missing.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201704174505197

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 29 April 2017, 10:36

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 29 April 2017, 09:49

Didn't want to start a new thread but I'm thinking of this clubsport but does anyone have any info on it? It is number 757 but if you look at the second photo there seems to be a worryingly large part of the dash missing.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201704174505197

I think I'd give that particular car a miss judging by that image of the dash.
I'd also want a car with either Pretoria's or Quaranta alloys.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: hog_hedge on 29 April 2017, 10:42

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 29 April 2017, 09:49

Didn't want to start a new thread but I'm thinking of this clubsport but does anyone have any info on it? It is number 757 but if you look at the second photo there seems to be a worryingly large part of the dash missing.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201704174505197

In one breath it says it has the tech pack, in the description it says it only has a 6.5" screen and in the pictures someone has nicked the f**k*r :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 29 April 2017, 11:52

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 29 April 2017, 09:49

Didn't want to start a new thread but I'm thinking of this clubsport but does anyone have any info on it? It is number 757 but if you look at the second photo there seems to be a worryingly large part of the dash missing.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201704174505197

Yup. The radio/Nav and the vents/Trims above it are missing. Hmmm!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 29 April 2017, 12:02

Quote from: hog_hedge on 29 April 2017, 10:42

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 29 April 2017, 09:49

Didn't want to start a new thread but I'm thinking of this clubsport but does anyone have any info on it? It is number 757 but if you look at the second photo there seems to be a worryingly large part of the dash missing.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201704174505197

In one breath it says it has the tech pack, in the description it says it only has a 6.5" screen and in the pictures someone has nicked the f**k*r :grin:

I've seen many cars described incorrectly on the Autotrader website. They seem to use a 'generic' description for some cars which doesn't always accurately reflect the car that's for sale. For this Clubsport, it also states it's got front and rear parking sensors (Clubsport only has rears).

I think that before I took the time and trouble to go and view the car, I'd contact the dealer and ask why the centre vents and infotainment screen were missing and see if the dealer's explanation sounds plausible.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 29 April 2017, 12:33

I'm going to ring them but thought I'd ask here first in case someone knows the car.

I don't put much pass on what dealers say about spec on auto trader because the usually just tick checkboxes and often doesn't make sense.

It is the right colour, right amount of doors, right wheels and dynaudio but I'm put off by the rather obvious hole in the dash. I'm looking at a different one later.

What do you think of the price, be better at under £30k?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 29 April 2017, 17:00

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 29 April 2017, 12:33

I'm going to ring them but thought I'd ask here first in case someone knows the car.

I don't put much pass on what dealers say about spec on auto trader because the usually just tick checkboxes and often doesn't make sense.

It is the right colour, right amount of doors, right wheels and dynaudio but I'm put off by the rather obvious hole in the dash. I'm looking at a different one later.

What do you think of the price, be better at under £30k?

It would be better at under £30k, and there are Clubsports on Autotrader and in the 'Used' section on WV's website at sub-£30k but they don't match your spec requirements, and it's unlikely there'll be too many around that do match your ideal spec, especially if that includes the Clubsport seats. The dealer will undoubtably use the argument about it being produced in limited numbers / it's rare, to justify the asking price too. 

I suppose it comes down to whether it's worth the asking price to you and how keen/desperate the dealer is to sell it. I'd want reassurances from the dealer though that there's a good, legitimate reason for the missing vents and infotainment screen and that the car doesn't have a dubious past; it shouldn't have with a delivery mileage of just 10 miles though!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 29 April 2017, 17:34

Well car been in for its very 1st service and glad all ok but tbh with 2k on the clock wasn't expecting any less lol.
Anyways service done Dtuk peddle box fitted with no issues even the clip n plugs separated very easily following Booths advise :-) anyhow got it set on amber + 2 green having a run out to the coast tomorrow so will see how it goes  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 29 April 2017, 18:33

Quote from: gtiaps on 29 April 2017, 17:34

Well car been in for its very 1st service and glad all ok but tbh with 2k on the clock wasn't expecting any less lol.
Anyways service done Dtuk peddle box fitted with no issues even the clip n plugs separated very easily following Booths advise :-) anyhow got it set on amber + 2 green having a run out to the coast tomorrow so will see how it goes  :whistle:

Have yourself a nice day out :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Aidey on 29 April 2017, 18:37

Guys please recommend me some cill protectors for my 3 door CS gti ....

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: phazer on 29 April 2017, 20:46

Quote from: SRGTD on 29 April 2017, 12:02

Quote from: hog_hedge on 29 April 2017, 10:42

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 29 April 2017, 09:49

Didn't want to start a new thread but I'm thinking of this clubsport but does anyone have any info on it? It is number 757 but if you look at the second photo there seems to be a worryingly large part of the dash missing.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201704174505197

In one breath it says it has the tech pack, in the description it says it only has a 6.5" screen and in the pictures someone has nicked the f**k*r :grin:

I've seen many cars described incorrectly on the Autotrader website. They seem to use a 'generic' description for some cars which doesn't always accurately reflect the car that's for sale. For this Clubsport, it also states it's got front and rear parking sensors (Clubsport only has rears).

I think that before I took the time and trouble to go and view the car, I'd contact the dealer and ask why the centre vents and infotainment screen were missing and see if the dealer's explanation sounds plausible.

Lots of dealers still remove head units/radios/entertainment to stop them being stolen. Despite the face that the VW stuff is almost useless if stolen (at the moment), idiots will still steal them. If it ain't there, no point damaging the car.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 29 April 2017, 21:24

Quote from: Watts on 29 April 2017, 18:33

Quote from: gtiaps on 29 April 2017, 17:34

Well car been in for its very 1st service and glad all ok but tbh with 2k on the clock wasn't expecting any less lol.
Anyways service done Dtuk peddle box fitted with no issues even the clip n plugs separated very easily following Booths advise :-) anyhow got it set on amber + 2 green having a run out to the coast tomorrow so will see how it goes  :whistle:

Have yourself a nice day out :smiley we:

Thanks we hope it will be

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 30 April 2017, 07:55

Quote from: phazer on 29 April 2017, 20:46

Quote from: SRGTD on 29 April 2017, 12:02

Quote from: hog_hedge on 29 April 2017, 10:42

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 29 April 2017, 09:49

Didn't want to start a new thread but I'm thinking of this clubsport but does anyone have any info on it? It is number 757 but if you look at the second photo there seems to be a worryingly large part of the dash missing.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201704174505197

In one breath it says it has the tech pack, in the description it says it only has a 6.5" screen and in the pictures someone has nicked the f**k*r :grin:

I've seen many cars described incorrectly on the Autotrader website. They seem to use a 'generic' description for some cars which doesn't always accurately reflect the car that's for sale. For this Clubsport, it also states it's got front and rear parking sensors (Clubsport only has rears).

I think that before I took the time and trouble to go and view the car, I'd contact the dealer and ask why the centre vents and infotainment screen were missing and see if the dealer's explanation sounds plausible.

Lots of dealers still remove head units/radios/entertainment to stop them being stolen. Despite the face that the VW stuff is almost useless if stolen (at the moment), idiots will still steal them. If it ain't there, no point damaging the car.

That's what my wife said.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: golfdave on 30 April 2017, 09:49

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 03 April 2017, 20:32

OBDeleven stuff including changing the mode button so that it doesn't turn orange when in sport or individual mode.

How did you do this?

I've been looking in VCDS & tried various settings in long coding in modules 09 & 19....I hate that orange led

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 30 April 2017, 10:31

Quote from: golfdave on 30 April 2017, 09:49

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 03 April 2017, 20:32

OBDeleven stuff including changing the mode button so that it doesn't turn orange when in sport or individual mode.

How did you do this?

I've been looking in VCDS & tried various settings in long coding in modules 09 & 19....I hate that orange led

I found it here http://obdeleven.proboards.com/thread/985/mode-button-color

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: golfdave on 30 April 2017, 13:01

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 30 April 2017, 10:31

I found it here http://obdeleven.proboards.com/thread/985/mode-button-color

Bugger that's the same Byte 15 bit5 bit7 tick untick I have been trying :angry:

My car has Mode button from factory so bit5 ticked, so untick bit 5 & tick bit7 & what happens is it turns the light out, but then it totally disables the button i.e. press button & it does not bring up the mode screen on the infotainment!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 April 2017, 13:16

Quote from: gtiaps on 29 April 2017, 17:34

Well car been in for its very 1st service and glad all ok but tbh with 2k on the clock wasn't expecting any less lol.
Anyways service done Dtuk peddle box fitted with no issues even the clip n plugs separated very easily following Booths advise :-) anyhow got it set on amber + 2 green having a run out to the coast tomorrow so will see how it goes  :whistle:

Enjoy finally having a throttle pedal that does something, lol. Have a great run out. :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 30 April 2017, 13:58

Quote from: golfdave on 30 April 2017, 13:01

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 30 April 2017, 10:31

I found it here http://obdeleven.proboards.com/thread/985/mode-button-color

Bugger that's the same Byte 15 bit5 bit7 tick untick I have been trying :angry:

My car has Mode button from factory so bit5 ticked, so untick bit 5 & tick bit7 & what happens is it turns the light out, but then it totally disables the button i.e. press button & it does not bring up the mode screen on the infotainment!

Basically all your doing is telling the car it doesn't have the orange bulb. I done it with OBDeleven and not VCDS

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: golfdave on 30 April 2017, 15:13

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 30 April 2017, 13:58

Basically all your doing is telling the car it doesn't have the orange bulb. I done it with OBDeleven and not VCDS

Yes I know, but for some reason when you set it to turn the orange led off, it does this plus it also will not bring up the mode screen on the infotainment... :angry:

something else in the coding must be affecting it, I've posted up in rosstech & I know the bloke (dv52) who you quoted as he's also on mk7golf forum..so emailed him also..

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 30 April 2017, 15:47

Quote from: golfdave on 30 April 2017, 15:13

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 30 April 2017, 13:58

Basically all your doing is telling the car it doesn't have the orange bulb. I done it with OBDeleven and not VCDS

Yes I know, but for some reason when you set it to turn the orange led off, it does this plus it also will not bring up the mode screen on the infotainment... :angry:

something else in the coding must be affecting it, I've posted up in rosstech & I know the bloke (dv52) who you quoted as he's also on mk7golf forum..so emailed him also..

I didn't turn the orange light off, I told the car it didn't have have the orange light. Not sure if you mean the same thing by saying you turned it off.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: golfdave on 30 April 2017, 16:56

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 30 April 2017, 15:47

I didn't turn the orange light off, I told the car it didn't have have the orange light. Not sure if you mean the same thing by saying you turned it off.

I selected the option "driving profile button without function light" i.e. telling the car that there is no orange light, which immediately turned the orange light off as I have the car in individual mode & this is lit with key turned in ignition (engine off).

However even after exiting vcds etc. & with engine on, pressing the button did not bring up the driver profile menu in the infotainment screen which it should still do.

So the tweak does not work properly...I also tried a soft reset of the infotainment unit & that made no difference either..

So back to how to turn the orange light off without totally disabling the button.....

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 30 April 2017, 17:57

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 April 2017, 13:16

Quote from: gtiaps on 29 April 2017, 17:34

Well car been in for its very 1st service and glad all ok but tbh with 2k on the clock wasn't expecting any less lol.
Anyways service done Dtuk peddle box fitted with no issues even the clip n plugs separated very easily following Booths advise :-) anyhow got it set on amber + 2 green having a run out to the coast tomorrow so will see how it goes  :whistle:

Enjoy finally having a throttle pedal that does something, lol. Have a great run out. :smiley:

Well we've just got back myself the wife and daughter and  what can I say " OMG " yeah I've read on here all about the Dtuk pedal box and read some interesting results from peeps well I must say they weren't wrong noticed the difference literally straight away the Gti's alot more perkier and responsive under foot even normal acceloration is way better and as for let's say a quicker one well   :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: It does exactly what it says..
Would recommend this as many other peeps have said but it's not until you actually try it you notice how slower the car normally is..

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 30 April 2017, 19:33

Quote from: gtiaps on 30 April 2017, 17:57

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 April 2017, 13:16

Quote from: gtiaps on 29 April 2017, 17:34

Well car been in for its very 1st service and glad all ok but tbh with 2k on the clock wasn't expecting any less lol.
Anyways service done Dtuk peddle box fitted with no issues even the clip n plugs separated very easily following Booths advise :-) anyhow got it set on amber + 2 green having a run out to the coast tomorrow so will see how it goes  :whistle:

Enjoy finally having a throttle pedal that does something, lol. Have a great run out. :smiley:

Well we've just got back myself the wife and daughter and  what can I say " OMG " yeah I've read on here all about the Dtuk pedal box and read some interesting results from peeps well I must say they weren't wrong noticed the difference literally straight away the Gti's alot more perkier and responsive under foot even normal acceloration is way better and as for let's say a quicker one well   :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: It does exactly what it says..
Would recommend this as many other peeps have said but it's not until you actually try it you notice how slower the car normally is..

Glad you enjoyed it! You do quickly get used to it and adjust your pressure on the go pedal so it becomes very controllable but it retains that instant reaction when you want it. But the car feels totally dead when you have to switch it off!

I had mine in a tight parking space and just knew I'd be coming back to some kind of damage and I was right :angry: No dent and fortunately just a couple of small chips in the lacquer so could've been worsd but nonetheless annoying.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 April 2017, 21:59

Quote from: gtiaps on 30 April 2017, 17:57

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 April 2017, 13:16

Quote from: gtiaps on 29 April 2017, 17:34

Well car been in for its very 1st service and glad all ok but tbh with 2k on the clock wasn't expecting any less lol.
Anyways service done Dtuk peddle box fitted with no issues even the clip n plugs separated very easily following Booths advise :-) anyhow got it set on amber + 2 green having a run out to the coast tomorrow so will see how it goes  :whistle:

Enjoy finally having a throttle pedal that does something, lol. Have a great run out. :smiley:

Well we've just got back myself the wife and daughter and  what can I say " OMG " yeah I've read on here all about the Dtuk pedal box and read some interesting results from peeps well I must say they weren't wrong noticed the difference literally straight away the Gti's alot more perkier and responsive under foot even normal acceloration is way better and as for let's say a quicker one well   :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: It does exactly what it says..
Would recommend this as many other peeps have said but it's not until you actually try it you notice how slower the car normally is..

Impressed then, lol.  It's one of the best vfm mods you can do, in the absence of the car being setup as it should be from the factory.  Glad to hear you are not disappointed.  Drive it for a week, them turn the pedal box off for an hour and you'll be sobbing into your steering wheel - driving through treacle is the best analogy.  Then let's see if you can last out the whole hour before switching it back on.  Taking bets now.  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 01 May 2017, 05:26

Lol liking the analogy but yes very happy with it and Becs il give it a go turning it off in a few weeks but after that me thinks it will be on until it's next service  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 01 May 2017, 18:21

Had a spin in a clubsport today, dam they are so good to drive. I only had a short spin of about 100 miles or so but it really was great and obviously completely different to my GTD but after driving diesels mostly for serveral years it does take some getting used to having to keep going through the rev range.

The seats are fantastic but the steering wheel I wasn't a huge fan of but the rest was sublime..... decisions :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Aidey on 01 May 2017, 19:14

Well my Clubsport is booked in for a few fixes... I love the car, great to drive , but it has some trim issues, the drivers seat creaks like its made from cheap plastic, my rear seat bench has come off after taking a few passengers , and the passengers side rear door card looks warped and has come away from the panel, just where the cup holder section is, hopefully they can sort these out... i cant get them back in and dont want to force them
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/welshade/IMG_3091_zps8owmhxqs.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/welshade/media/IMG_3091_zps8owmhxqs.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/welshade/IMG_3090_zpsqlfecnwn.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/welshade/media/IMG_3090_zpsqlfecnwn.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 03 May 2017, 22:43

Quote from: rwleigh on 28 April 2017, 19:15

Quote from: JB GTI on 24 April 2017, 09:17

Painted the rear brake disc hubs. They weren't that bad but enough to bug me as you can see them easily though the Pretoria's. It took longer to jack the car up and remove the wheel than it did to paint them  :laugh:

Looks good, I'd like to do mine some time. What paint did you use, was it mask and spray or just brush?

Sorry, only just seen this. I used CarPlan Aluminium paint. Masked up the leading edge of the disc and applied a couple of light coats with a brush. It dries really quickly and didn't leave any brush marks either. Under a tenner from eBay 👍

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 04 May 2017, 08:48

Quote from: JB GTI on 03 May 2017, 22:43

Sorry, only just seen this. I used CarPlan Aluminium paint. Masked up the leading edge of the disc and applied a couple of light coats with a brush. It dries really quickly and didn't leave any brush marks either. Under a tenner from eBay 👍

Its come up looking great. Is that paint rust proof?
I did my daughters Polo in hammerite smooth but I see the rust is back so looking to try something else.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 04 May 2017, 20:02

Washed it.

(http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj564/Noghtblue-GTD/613119F1-4CB9-4FE4-8F73-457E77945EB3_zpsenffelye.jpg) (http://s1268.photobucket.com/user/Noghtblue-GTD/media/613119F1-4CB9-4FE4-8F73-457E77945EB3_zpsenffelye.jpg.html)
(http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj564/Noghtblue-GTD/1A46B4BE-9F22-47B0-91FB-1739C144EA59_zpspu14dbep.jpg) (http://s1268.photobucket.com/user/Noghtblue-GTD/media/1A46B4BE-9F22-47B0-91FB-1739C144EA59_zpspu14dbep.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 04 May 2017, 21:10

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 04 May 2017, 20:02

Washed it.

(http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj564/Noghtblue-GTD/613119F1-4CB9-4FE4-8F73-457E77945EB3_zpsenffelye.jpg) (http://s1268.photobucket.com/user/Noghtblue-GTD/media/613119F1-4CB9-4FE4-8F73-457E77945EB3_zpsenffelye.jpg.html)
(http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj564/Noghtblue-GTD/1A46B4BE-9F22-47B0-91FB-1739C144EA59_zpspu14dbep.jpg) (http://s1268.photobucket.com/user/Noghtblue-GTD/media/1A46B4BE-9F22-47B0-91FB-1739C144EA59_zpspu14dbep.jpg.html)

Simply lovely.   :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 04 May 2017, 22:24

Quote from: Booth11 on 04 May 2017, 21:10

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 04 May 2017, 20:02

Washed it.

Simply lovely.   :cool:

You were right, easiest wash, took about an hour to do it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 05 May 2017, 09:14

Topped up the tyres with my Ring air compressor.  They'd all dropped a few psi since last time, rears more so than fronts.  Soon be time to replace the Conti 5Ps on the front, but am going to replace all 4 tyres at same time.   Looking at Michelin PS4S for a change after several years on 5Ps.  Have started saving!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 05 May 2017, 13:58

Quote from: Booth11 on 05 May 2017, 09:14

Topped up the tyres with my Ring air compressor.  They'd all dropped a few psi since last time, rears more so than fronts.  Soon be time to replace the Conti 5Ps on the front, but am going to replace all 4 tyres at same time.   Looking at Michelin PS4S for a change after several years on 5Ps.  Have started saving!

It's a good job you have a big girl cave to store all the emergency spare tyres in  :grin:
The Michelins will certainly be a good choice of tyre to replace the Contis going from general glowing reviews of them.
Us Bridgestone wearers can only be envious!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 05 May 2017, 14:22

Quote from: Exonian on 05 May 2017, 13:58

Quote from: Booth11 on 05 May 2017, 09:14

Topped up the tyres with my Ring air compressor.  They'd all dropped a few psi since last time, rears more so than fronts.  Soon be time to replace the Conti 5Ps on the front, but am going to replace all 4 tyres at same time.   Looking at Michelin PS4S for a change after several years on 5Ps.  Have started saving!

It's a good job you have a big girl cave to store all the emergency spare tyres in  :grin:
The Michelins will certainly be a good choice of tyre to replace the Contis going from general glowing reviews of them.
Us Bridgestone wearers can only be envious!

Well I'll have 2 part worn Conti 5P's up for grabs when I make the switch - they were new on last Aug so will have about 5K miles on - cheap to a good home.  Shame you have 18's.  :tongue:

I'm really looking forward to trying the Michelins, after nearly 6 years of 5Ps.  Time for a change.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 05 May 2017, 14:28

Not what I've done but got my road tax renewal. Was certain when I bought my car in December the amount was 135 quid so surprised to find out it's actually 150! The dealer only paid 70 odd quid for six months so unless the prices have gone up for old cars which I didn't think they had then something's wrong somewhere.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 05 May 2017, 14:29

Quote from: Booth11 on 05 May 2017, 14:22

Quote from: Exonian on 05 May 2017, 13:58

Quote from: Booth11 on 05 May 2017, 09:14

Topped up the tyres with my Ring air compressor.  They'd all dropped a few psi since last time, rears more so than fronts.  Soon be time to replace the Conti 5Ps on the front, but am going to replace all 4 tyres at same time.   Looking at Michelin PS4S for a change after several years on 5Ps.  Have started saving!

It's a good job you have a big girl cave to store all the emergency spare tyres in  :grin:
The Michelins will certainly be a good choice of tyre to replace the Contis going from general glowing reviews of them.
Us Bridgestone wearers can only be envious!

Well I'll have 2 part worn Conti 5P's up for grabs when I make the switch - they were new on last Aug so will have about 5K miles on - cheap to a good home.  Shame you have 18's.  :tongue:

I'm really looking forward to trying the Michelins, after nearly 6 years of 5Ps.  Time for a change.  :smiley:

If I had 19's I'd bite your arm off for them (not literally unless you'd cooked it thoroughly first) but alas I'm a reformed character now and roll around being deafened by 18" Bridgestones.
In fact I've come to love (loathe?) the S001's or whatever they're called so much that I've bought my second set in seven weeks...   :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 05 May 2017, 14:34

Quote from: Exonian on 05 May 2017, 14:29

Quote from: Booth11 on 05 May 2017, 14:22

Quote from: Exonian on 05 May 2017, 13:58

Quote from: Booth11 on 05 May 2017, 09:14

Topped up the tyres with my Ring air compressor.  They'd all dropped a few psi since last time, rears more so than fronts.  Soon be time to replace the Conti 5Ps on the front, but am going to replace all 4 tyres at same time.   Looking at Michelin PS4S for a change after several years on 5Ps.  Have started saving!

It's a good job you have a big girl cave to store all the emergency spare tyres in  :grin:
The Michelins will certainly be a good choice of tyre to replace the Contis going from general glowing reviews of them.
Us Bridgestone wearers can only be envious!

Well I'll have 2 part worn Conti 5P's up for grabs when I make the switch - they were new on last Aug so will have about 5K miles on - cheap to a good home.  Shame you have 18's.  :tongue:

I'm really looking forward to trying the Michelins, after nearly 6 years of 5Ps.  Time for a change.  :smiley:

If I had 19's I'd bite your arm off for them (not literally unless you'd cooked it thoroughly first) but alas I'm a reformed character now and roll around being deafened by 18" Bridgestones.
In fact I've come to love (loathe?) the S001's or whatever they're called so much that I've bought my second set in seven weeks...   :rolleyes:

It's like Stockholm Syndrome with tyres.  You've spent so long with them, you've come to think they are good.  :grin:

I'll flog my tyre cast-offs to someone less psychologically damaged.  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 05 May 2017, 14:41

Quote from: Booth11 on 05 May 2017, 14:34

Quote from: Exonian on 05 May 2017, 14:29

Quote from: Booth11 on 05 May 2017, 14:22

Quote from: Exonian on 05 May 2017, 13:58

Quote from: Booth11 on 05 May 2017, 09:14

Topped up the tyres with my Ring air compressor.  They'd all dropped a few psi since last time, rears more so than fronts.  Soon be time to replace the Conti 5Ps on the front, but am going to replace all 4 tyres at same time.   Looking at Michelin PS4S for a change after several years on 5Ps.  Have started saving!

It's a good job you have a big girl cave to store all the emergency spare tyres in  :grin:
The Michelins will certainly be a good choice of tyre to replace the Contis going from general glowing reviews of them.
Us Bridgestone wearers can only be envious!

Well I'll have 2 part worn Conti 5P's up for grabs when I make the switch - they were new on last Aug so will have about 5K miles on - cheap to a good home.  Shame you have 18's.  :tongue:

I'm really looking forward to trying the Michelins, after nearly 6 years of 5Ps.  Time for a change.  :smiley:

If I had 19's I'd bite your arm off for them (not literally unless you'd cooked it thoroughly first) but alas I'm a reformed character now and roll around being deafened by 18" Bridgestones.
In fact I've come to love (loathe?) the S001's or whatever they're called so much that I've bought my second set in seven weeks...   :rolleyes:

It's like Stockholm Syndrome with tyres.  You've spent so long with them, you've come to think they are good.  :grin:

I'll flog my tyre cast-offs to someone less psychologically damaged.  :laugh:

Well, I got a free gift with the set I just bought.

I would say "hold them for me in your girl cave for a bit" (actually that sounds a bit wrong but you get my drift) just in case I accidentally buy a set of 19" wheels, but on balance I think I'd rather you sold them to someone else and then I can concentrate on hoovering the carpets instead of looking at wheels on the interweb.

A set of Bridgestones is a bit like penance. I deserve punishment. (actually that sounds a bit wrong too, I think I'll just shut up now)  :lipsrsealed:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 05 May 2017, 14:53

Quote from: Exonian on 05 May 2017, 14:41

Quote from: Booth11 on 05 May 2017, 14:34

Quote from: Exonian on 05 May 2017, 14:29

Quote from: Booth11 on 05 May 2017, 14:22

Quote from: Exonian on 05 May 2017, 13:58

Quote from: Booth11 on 05 May 2017, 09:14

Topped up the tyres with my Ring air compressor.  They'd all dropped a few psi since last time, rears more so than fronts.  Soon be time to replace the Conti 5Ps on the front, but am going to replace all 4 tyres at same time.   Looking at Michelin PS4S for a change after several years on 5Ps.  Have started saving!

It's a good job you have a big girl cave to store all the emergency spare tyres in  :grin:
The Michelins will certainly be a good choice of tyre to replace the Contis going from general glowing reviews of them.
Us Bridgestone wearers can only be envious!

Well I'll have 2 part worn Conti 5P's up for grabs when I make the switch - they were new on last Aug so will have about 5K miles on - cheap to a good home.  Shame you have 18's.  :tongue:

I'm really looking forward to trying the Michelins, after nearly 6 years of 5Ps.  Time for a change.  :smiley:

If I had 19's I'd bite your arm off for them (not literally unless you'd cooked it thoroughly first) but alas I'm a reformed character now and roll around being deafened by 18" Bridgestones.
In fact I've come to love (loathe?) the S001's or whatever they're called so much that I've bought my second set in seven weeks...   :rolleyes:

It's like Stockholm Syndrome with tyres.  You've spent so long with them, you've come to think they are good.  :grin:

I'll flog my tyre cast-offs to someone less psychologically damaged.  :laugh:

Well, I got a free gift with the set I just bought.

I would say "hold them for me in your girl cave for a bit" (actually that sounds a bit wrong but you get my drift) just in case I accidentally buy a set of 19" wheels, but on balance I think I'd rather you sold them to someone else and then I can concentrate on hoovering the carpets instead of looking at wheels on the interweb.

A set of Bridgestones is a bit like penance. I deserve punishment. (actually that sounds a bit wrong too, I think I'll just shut up now)  :lipsrsealed:

Lol.

And what was the tempting free gift?  Was it cake, you know you have history with cake, lol. And isn't that why VW put those underseat drawers in!

Now you've said that about the tyres, I am going to hold them for you, so drop the hoover and start looking for some 19s.  In fact I have a third Conti 5P in the 'cave' which has about 6.5k miles on, so if you can find another part worn, that's the full set! 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 05 May 2017, 14:58

Quote from: mcmaddy on 05 May 2017, 14:28

Not what I've done but got my road tax renewal. Was certain when I bought my car in December the amount was 135 quid so surprised to find out it's actually 150! The dealer only paid 70 odd quid for six months so unless the prices have gone up for old cars which I didn't think they had then something's wrong somewhere.

Check your car's CO2 on your V5C, mine is 139 so just falls in the £135 bracket:

https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-tax-rate-tables/rates-for-cars-registered-on-or-after-1-march-2001

Yours must fall between 141 and 150. Or pehaps it includes a premium for installments?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 05 May 2017, 15:07

It's saying 148 on the renewal but I thought even a pp gti in manual was still only 138 ish. Trying to remember where my v5 is.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Margy on 05 May 2017, 20:14

139g/km

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 05 May 2017, 20:20

Found mine and it's 148. I've even found all the workings out I did before purchase and that even says 130 quid. My car was registered in December last year so according to everything it's now 150 to tax yet if it had been registered in November it would be 130 of 140. No difference at all between mine and any other car registered after September so wtf!!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 05 May 2017, 20:28

Quote from: mcmaddy on 05 May 2017, 20:20

Found mine and it's 148. I've even found all the workings out I did before purchase and that even says 130 quid. My car was registered in December last year so according to everything it's now 150 to tax yet if it had been registered in November it would be 130 of 140. No difference at all between mine and any other car registered after September so wtf!!!

That is odd. Still, could be worse, only just over a pound a month extra.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 05 May 2017, 20:51

Looks like the £130 bracket is now £135 and the previous £145 is now £150. I could have sworn 100% that when I looked at buying the gti pp it was in the £130 bracket at that time. Maybe I didn't factor in the pp. Never mind, rant over 😁

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 06 May 2017, 08:30

My renewal came through and clearly printed was £130 Gti non PP but once I entered the no to tax it suprise suprise it too jumped to £135 they got you by the danglies at the end of the day  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 06 May 2017, 09:19

Quote from: mcmaddy on 05 May 2017, 14:28

The dealer only paid 70 odd quid for six months so unless the prices have gone up for old cars which I didn't think they had then something's wrong somewhere.

Was that a brand new car as new cars come complete with a full years VED  :shocked:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 06 May 2017, 09:31

Yes was a brand new car and they were matching a car wow or drive the deal price so they only put six months on. I didn't pay for it so at the time wasn't that bothered.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Talk-torque on 06 May 2017, 18:33

Quote from: gtiaps on 06 May 2017, 08:30

My renewal came through and clearly printed was £130 Gti non PP but once I entered the no to tax it suprise suprise it too jumped to £135 they got you by the danglies at the end of the day  :whistle:

There is a note on the form which says that the amount you pay may be different to that shown on the form, due to changes in the budget. The new rates, for cars registered between 1 March 2001 and 31 March 2017, are shown here. (https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-tax-rate-tables/rates-for-cars-registered-on-or-after-1-march-2001) As said, the government hand has a firm grasp of your privates.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 06 May 2017, 19:31

Quote from: Talk-torque on 06 May 2017, 18:33

Quote from: gtiaps on 06 May 2017, 08:30

My renewal came through and clearly printed was £130 Gti non PP but once I entered the no to tax it suprise suprise it too jumped to £135 they got you by the danglies at the end of the day  :whistle:

There is a note on the form which says that the amount you pay may be different to that shown on the form, due to changes in the budget. The new rates, for cars registered between 1 March 2001 and 31 March 2017, are shown here. (https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-tax-rate-tables/rates-for-cars-registered-on-or-after-1-march-2001) As said, the government hand has a firm grasp of your privates.

They will have an even harder grip on them after June 8th

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 06 May 2017, 19:52

Quote from: Talk-torque on 06 May 2017, 18:33

Quote from: gtiaps on 06 May 2017, 08:30

My renewal came through and clearly printed was £130 Gti non PP but once I entered the no to tax it suprise suprise it too jumped to £135 they got you by the danglies at the end of the day  :whistle:

There is a note on the form which says that the amount you pay may be different to that shown on the form, due to changes in the budget. The new rates, for cars registered between 1 March 2001 and 31 March 2017, are shown here. (https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-tax-rate-tables/rates-for-cars-registered-on-or-after-1-march-2001) As said, the government hand has a firm grasp of your privates.

Yeah I know it said about the possible difference in price w s just emphasising the fact they can and do it to suit and it's always an increase lol

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: BigD on 06 May 2017, 20:22

(http://i585.photobucket.com/albums/ss291/thediggybave/C09B13CB-ABEE-4AF3-9A32-1CF606E1B010_zpsgoumhrhn.jpg) (http://s585.photobucket.com/user/thediggybave/media/C09B13CB-ABEE-4AF3-9A32-1CF606E1B010_zpsgoumhrhn.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 06 May 2017, 21:27

 

Quote from: BigD on 06 May 2017, 20:22

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 :cool: :cool: :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 07 May 2017, 15:40

The usual.  http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=274783.msg2565084#msg2565084

And now tucked away for the rest of the day.

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 07 May 2017, 15:53

Mind those door edges on the wall Ms B!

The car is looking a fab as ever.
The sandpaper look didn't last too long!  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 07 May 2017, 20:08

Quote from: Exonian on 07 May 2017, 15:53

Mind those door edges on the wall Ms B!

I'm a dab foot at the sideways shimmy, the moves of a crab.  Plus it stops me piling on the pounds, lol.  It's not the "I won't be able to fit into my favourite dress" syndrome, it's the "I won't be able to squeeze out of the door" syndrome!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 07 May 2017, 23:17

Quote from: Booth11 on 07 May 2017, 20:08

Quote from: Exonian on 07 May 2017, 15:53

Mind those door edges on the wall Ms B!

I'm a dab foot at the sideways shimmy, the moves of a crab.  Plus it stops me piling on the pounds, lol.  It's not the "I won't be able to fit into my favourite dress" syndrome, it's the "I won't be able to squeeze out of the door" syndrome!

 :grin: :grin: :grin:

I'd be lining the side of the house with foam padding just in case I opened the door a bit too wide by accident!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 08 May 2017, 07:52

Gave the GTD a good clean after seeing the GTI CS at the dealership over the weekend. Needed to get her mojo back !

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4189/34526305305_a561eb9568_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UAYkFX)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 08 May 2017, 17:08

Bit the bullet and have just ordered a new R, complete poverty spec apart from gloss black mirrors. I am Scottish after all  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 08 May 2017, 17:26

Quote from: CraigW on 08 May 2017, 17:08

Bit the bullet and have just ordered a new R, complete poverty spec apart from gloss black mirrors. I am Scottish after all  :grin:

:grin:
Very good Craig - exciting !

What colour? White?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 08 May 2017, 17:26

Quote from: Sootchucker on 08 May 2017, 07:52

Gave the GTD a good clean after seeing the GTI CS at the dealership over the weekend. Needed to get her mojo back !

:afro:

Quote from: CraigW on 08 May 2017, 17:08

Bit the bullet and have just ordered a new R, complete poverty spec apart from gloss black mirrors. I am Scottish after all  :grin:

Excellent news  :cool:
It's well specced enough as is so you won't be missing out on much.  :smiley:
Manual I take it?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 08 May 2017, 17:28

Quote from: JoeGTI on 08 May 2017, 17:26

Quote from: CraigW on 08 May 2017, 17:08

Bit the bullet and have just ordered a new R, complete poverty spec apart from gloss black mirrors. I am Scottish after all  :grin:

:grin:
Very good Craig - exciting !

What colour? White?

Lapis blue Joe, I just couldn't resist. 5dr and a first ever automatic for me

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 08 May 2017, 17:30

Quote from: CraigW on 08 May 2017, 17:28

Quote from: JoeGTI on 08 May 2017, 17:26

Quote from: CraigW on 08 May 2017, 17:08

Bit the bullet and have just ordered a new R, complete poverty spec apart from gloss black mirrors. I am Scottish after all  :grin:

:grin:
Very good Craig - exciting !

What colour? White?

Lapis blue Joe, I just couldn't resist. 5dr and a first ever automatic for me

lol, that's not quite poverty spec then, you're not as tight as you thought you were  :laugh: Congrats!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 08 May 2017, 17:33

Quote from: JoeGTI on 08 May 2017, 17:30

Quote from: CraigW on 08 May 2017, 17:28

Quote from: JoeGTI on 08 May 2017, 17:26

Quote from: CraigW on 08 May 2017, 17:08

Bit the bullet and have just ordered a new R, complete poverty spec apart from gloss black mirrors. I am Scottish after all  :grin:

:grin:
Very good Craig - exciting !

What colour? White?

Lapis blue Joe, I just couldn't resist. 5dr and a first ever automatic for me

lol, that's not quite poverty spec then, you're not as tight as you thought you were  :laugh: Congrats!

Ha ha that's true. I'd have loved the prets but just couldn't justify another £1k. Funny I also asked for the 90% tints but the chap told me VW are no longer offering it on the hatch? Is this true?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 08 May 2017, 17:33

Quote from: CraigW on 08 May 2017, 17:28

Quote from: JoeGTI on 08 May 2017, 17:26

Quote from: CraigW on 08 May 2017, 17:08

Bit the bullet and have just ordered a new R, complete poverty spec apart from gloss black mirrors. I am Scottish after all  :grin:

:grin:
Very good Craig - exciting !

What colour? White?

Lapis blue Joe, I just couldn't resist. 5dr and a first ever automatic for me

Great colour, great news! Hope you really enjoy it!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 08 May 2017, 17:35

Quote from: Exonian on 08 May 2017, 17:26

Quote from: Sootchucker on 08 May 2017, 07:52

Gave the GTD a good clean after seeing the GTI CS at the dealership over the weekend. Needed to get her mojo back !

:afro:

Quote from: CraigW on 08 May 2017, 17:08

Bit the bullet and have just ordered a new R, complete poverty spec apart from gloss black mirrors. I am Scottish after all  :grin:

Excellent news  :cool:
It's well specced enough as is so you won't be missing out on much.  :smiley:
Manual I take it?

That's very true Exonian. No DSG this time for a change. Still think the clubsport looks better but couldn't stretch to it

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 08 May 2017, 17:35

Quote from: Watts on 08 May 2017, 17:33

Quote from: CraigW on 08 May 2017, 17:28

Quote from: JoeGTI on 08 May 2017, 17:26

Quote from: CraigW on 08 May 2017, 17:08

Bit the bullet and have just ordered a new R, complete poverty spec apart from gloss black mirrors. I am Scottish after all  :grin:

:grin:
Very good Craig - exciting !

What colour? White?

Lapis blue Joe, I just couldn't resist. 5dr and a first ever automatic for me

Great colour, great news! Hope you really enjoy it!

Thanks pal. Now for the achingly long wait  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 08 May 2017, 18:16

Quote from: CraigW on 08 May 2017, 17:33

Quote from: JoeGTI on 08 May 2017, 17:30

Quote from: CraigW on 08 May 2017, 17:28

Quote from: JoeGTI on 08 May 2017, 17:26

Quote from: CraigW on 08 May 2017, 17:08

Bit the bullet and have just ordered a new R, complete poverty spec apart from gloss black mirrors. I am Scottish after all  :grin:

:grin:
Very good Craig - exciting !

What colour? White?

Lapis blue Joe, I just couldn't resist. 5dr and a first ever automatic for me

lol, that's not quite poverty spec then, you're not as tight as you thought you were  :laugh: Congrats!

Ha ha that's true. I'd have loved the prets but just couldn't justify another £1k. Funny I also asked for the 90% tints but the chap told me VW are no longer offering it on the hatch? Is this true?

I would definitely stretch to the Prets tbh, but then again its easier for me to say that, they're just a €130 option here!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 08 May 2017, 19:44

@CraigW - congratulations on placing your R order, sounds a nice spec.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 08 May 2017, 21:01

Quote from: Booth11 on 08 May 2017, 19:44

@CraigW - congratulations on placing your R order, sounds a nice spec.

Thanks Rebecca, the wait is going to be the killer now  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 08 May 2017, 21:35

Quote from: CraigW on 08 May 2017, 21:01

Quote from: Booth11 on 08 May 2017, 19:44

@CraigW - congratulations on placing your R order, sounds a nice spec.

Thanks Rebecca, the wait is going to be the killer now  :grin:

What's the current lead-in time?  Can always while away the time buying stuff for it, hardly anyone ever does that ;-)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 08 May 2017, 21:39

Quote from: Booth11 on 08 May 2017, 21:35

Quote from: CraigW on 08 May 2017, 21:01

Quote from: Booth11 on 08 May 2017, 19:44

@CraigW - congratulations on placing your R order, sounds a nice spec.

Thanks Rebecca, the wait is going to be the killer now  :grin:

What's the current lead-in time?  Can always while away the time buying stuff for it, hardly anyone ever does that ;-)

Have been quoted 10-12 weeks but honestly don't know. If it's much longer than that then I'll probably leave it to September to collect. Will definitely be stocking up on lots of cleaning goodies but will likely get it professionally detailed when it first arrives

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 08 May 2017, 22:30

Quote from: CraigW on 08 May 2017, 21:39

Quote from: Booth11 on 08 May 2017, 21:35

Quote from: CraigW on 08 May 2017, 21:01

Quote from: Booth11 on 08 May 2017, 19:44

@CraigW - congratulations on placing your R order, sounds a nice spec.

Thanks Rebecca, the wait is going to be the killer now  :grin:

What's the current lead-in time?  Can always while away the time buying stuff for it, hardly anyone ever does that ;-)

Have been quoted 10-12 weeks but honestly don't know. If it's much longer than that then I'll probably leave it to September to collect. Will definitely be stocking up on lots of cleaning goodies but will likely get it professionally detailed when it first arrives

10-12 weeks!  That's barely qualifies as a wait by vw standards, lol.  Anything on your current car that will be transferred over to the R? Non stock I mean.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 08 May 2017, 22:42

Quote from: Booth11 on 08 May 2017, 22:30

Quote from: CraigW on 08 May 2017, 21:39

Quote from: Booth11 on 08 May 2017, 21:35

Quote from: CraigW on 08 May 2017, 21:01

Quote from: Booth11 on 08 May 2017, 19:44

@CraigW - congratulations on placing your R order, sounds a nice spec.

Thanks Rebecca, the wait is going to be the killer now  :grin:

What's the current lead-in time?  Can always while away the time buying stuff for it, hardly anyone ever does that ;-)

Have been quoted 10-12 weeks but honestly don't know. If it's much longer than that then I'll probably leave it to September to collect. Will definitely be stocking up on lots of cleaning goodies but will likely get it professionally detailed when it first arrives

10-12 weeks!  That's barely qualifies as a wait by vw standards, lol.  Anything on your current car that will be transferred over to the R? Non stock I mean.

Apart from my private reg that is all. Will definitely consider purchasing a pedal box at some point though and perhaps even a tuning box later on

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: BigD on 11 May 2017, 03:18

(http://i585.photobucket.com/albums/ss291/thediggybave/FD280A51-25C4-4FA6-AC2F-99025C0B6042_zpselemxiem.jpg) (http://s585.photobucket.com/user/thediggybave/media/FD280A51-25C4-4FA6-AC2F-99025C0B6042_zpselemxiem.jpg.html)
(http://i585.photobucket.com/albums/ss291/thediggybave/FF8B668A-C095-4203-9220-436CE3FA23AF_zps87fr8lwp.jpg) (http://s585.photobucket.com/user/thediggybave/media/FF8B668A-C095-4203-9220-436CE3FA23AF_zps87fr8lwp.jpg.html)
(http://i585.photobucket.com/albums/ss291/thediggybave/38D44F7F-9510-4E1B-AB12-1E14BB902077_zpscytmewlv.jpg) (http://s585.photobucket.com/user/thediggybave/media/38D44F7F-9510-4E1B-AB12-1E14BB902077_zpscytmewlv.jpg.html)
(http://i585.photobucket.com/albums/ss291/thediggybave/23541514-F260-4160-BA3B-7220E5F32BF2_zpsa89c1use.jpg) (http://s585.photobucket.com/user/thediggybave/media/23541514-F260-4160-BA3B-7220E5F32BF2_zpsa89c1use.jpg.html)
(http://i585.photobucket.com/albums/ss291/thediggybave/A80F6BE3-6671-486F-BFFA-3AC901E3FC7B_zps1z4vkovn.jpg) (http://s585.photobucket.com/user/thediggybave/media/A80F6BE3-6671-486F-BFFA-3AC901E3FC7B_zps1z4vkovn.jpg.html)
(http://i585.photobucket.com/albums/ss291/thediggybave/9DD62A09-9411-470C-9483-DFEF68810DB3_zpsv9pitmb6.jpg) (http://s585.photobucket.com/user/thediggybave/media/9DD62A09-9411-470C-9483-DFEF68810DB3_zpsv9pitmb6.jpg.html)
(http://i585.photobucket.com/albums/ss291/thediggybave/36E71E89-6070-4EA6-A0A0-421BB0DF0AC1_zpstisknrxb.jpg) (http://s585.photobucket.com/user/thediggybave/media/36E71E89-6070-4EA6-A0A0-421BB0DF0AC1_zpstisknrxb.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: hobbes22 on 11 May 2017, 06:48

Road Trip?  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 11 May 2017, 07:04

Euro tunnel and Forton Services Lancaster that's a good run on its own lol :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: andy28 on 11 May 2017, 08:18

Put it in Eco mode for the first time and got 42mpg on my way to work which is pretty impressive. Unfortunately it was the most boring drive so back to Sport mode it is!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: BigD on 11 May 2017, 08:44

Quote from: hobbes22 on 11 May 2017, 06:48

Road Trip?  :smiley:

Quote from: gtiaps on 11 May 2017, 07:04

Euro tunnel and Forton Services Lancaster that's a good run on its own lol :whistle:

Certainly was, returning from Serigne in France to Aberdeen in a oner. Thanks largely to how good these things are ☺️

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 11 May 2017, 09:42

Definitely a road trip glad the car stood up well... I do Kent to Edinburgh regular bet at least iv got a 9 x 2.5ft bed behind my seats and air ride lol

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 11 May 2017, 09:46

Quote from: BigD on 11 May 2017, 08:44

Quote from: hobbes22 on 11 May 2017, 06:48

Road Trip?  :smiley:

Quote from: gtiaps on 11 May 2017, 07:04

Euro tunnel and Forton Services Lancaster that's a good run on its own lol :whistle:

Certainly was, returning from Serigne in France to Aberdeen in a oner. Thanks largely to how good these things are ☺️

This is the trip we do and in the CC it was ok without a stopover but I'm not so sure about doing it in a Golf

(http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj564/Noghtblue-GTD/9890632F-11A8-44DD-8A91-B7E1B10AD4BD_zpsqx2p8yp7.png) (http://s1268.photobucket.com/user/Noghtblue-GTD/media/9890632F-11A8-44DD-8A91-B7E1B10AD4BD_zpsqx2p8yp7.png.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 11 May 2017, 21:47

Finally got a some spare time in the near future to book the car in with all the problems it has.

Forgot to say I had a good look at a white silver Mk7.5 and I really didn't like it although it wasn't a 'performance' Golf so it could be different on them. The photos I've seen of white silver are really nice and they were on an R but the car today really put me off.

I didn't take a photo of the car but you can see it in this photo of a Clubsport that my wife took rather a large liking to :whistle: (http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj564/Noghtblue-GTD/50212D00-3E9B-46E5-A4DA-451982F0D1BF_zpsu2l6bsrq.jpg) (http://s1268.photobucket.com/user/Noghtblue-GTD/media/50212D00-3E9B-46E5-A4DA-451982F0D1BF_zpsu2l6bsrq.jpg.html)

If you look closely you can also see another GTD in night blue but with Santiago's and she looked at that and asked why I didn't get those wheels :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 12 May 2017, 07:57

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 11 May 2017, 09:46

This is the trip we do and in the CC it was ok without a stopover but I'm not so sure about doing it in a Golf

(http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj564/Noghtblue-GTD/9890632F-11A8-44DD-8A91-B7E1B10AD4BD_zpsqx2p8yp7.png) (http://s1268.photobucket.com/user/Noghtblue-GTD/media/9890632F-11A8-44DD-8A91-B7E1B10AD4BD_zpsqx2p8yp7.png.html)

Portsmouth - Saint Malo overnight ferry would have saved you a hell of a lot of miles and tolls.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 12 May 2017, 09:36

Quote from: dubber36 on 12 May 2017, 07:57

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 11 May 2017, 09:46

This is the trip we do and in the CC it was ok without a stopover but I'm not so sure about doing it in a Golf

(http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj564/Noghtblue-GTD/9890632F-11A8-44DD-8A91-B7E1B10AD4BD_zpsqx2p8yp7.png) (http://s1268.photobucket.com/user/Noghtblue-GTD/media/9890632F-11A8-44DD-8A91-B7E1B10AD4BD_zpsqx2p8yp7.png.html)

Portsmouth - Saint Malo overnight ferry would have saved you a hell of a lot of miles and tolls.

I don't like boats and I like driving so the Euro tunnel is much faster. The tolls are not that bad considering there are very rarely holdups. We go to bed early afternoon and leave home around 11pm to get the 1am tunnel crossing and we there in time for a beer that night.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 12 May 2017, 09:41

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 12 May 2017, 09:36

I don't like boats and I like driving so the Euro tunnel is much faster. The tolls are not that bad considering there are very rarely holdups. We go to bed early afternoon and leave home around 11pm to get the 1am tunnel crossing and we there in time for a beer that night.

That's one hell of a long drive :shocked: Better not show it to my OH given all the kicking and screaming I do whenever she mentions going to see her family in Blackpool :laugh: :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 12 May 2017, 10:09

Quote from: Watts on 12 May 2017, 09:41

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 12 May 2017, 09:36

I don't like boats and I like driving so the Euro tunnel is much faster. The tolls are not that bad considering there are very rarely holdups. We go to bed early afternoon and leave home around 11pm to get the 1am tunnel crossing and we there in time for a beer that night.

That's one hell of a long drive :shocked: Better not show it to my OH given all the kicking and screaming I do whenever she mentions going to see her family in Blackpool :laugh: :whistle:

I used to do that mileage in a week so doing it all in one go is nothing.  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 12 May 2017, 12:42

Got mine booked in for it's second service today on a while I wait appointment, much more practical that way.

While I was there though had a look around and finally saw my first Clubsport! £31k on 1k miles, 5 door white with a black roof, dsg, leather and Brescias. Looked really great, not 'in your face' at all but still with that look of something that means business! I even liked the white and the Brescias just as smart as I thought they would be and definitely looked easier to clean than my Santiagos.

They also had two night blue cars, an R and a GTI, very smart colour and with my sensible hat on one I could've been tempted by. Looking closely at the GTI which was on Santiagos, I noticed the osf tyre was a Michelin which seemed odd as I didn't think VW fitted those but, the other three were Pirellis, not sure having one new and different make of tyre on the front axle would be a particularly good idea :shocked:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 12 May 2017, 17:15

Collected it from the dealers.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jdm owner on 12 May 2017, 18:32

Ordered some 3sdm 0.09 in gold 18.5j et 42

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 15 May 2017, 23:55

Quote from: CraigW on 08 May 2017, 17:08

Bit the bullet and have just ordered a new R, complete poverty spec apart from gloss black mirrors. I am Scottish after all  :grin:

Brilliant Craig you'll love it.
I went the manual to DSG route on the R. Definitely gets the most from the car.

Richard at RGK detailed and protected mine. I'm sure you used him before on the GTI.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: phope on 16 May 2017, 19:28

Unwanted gift from leaving it in Ingliston Park & Ride in Edinburgh: dent on the front wing, with no note left or anything :angry:  :rolleyes:

At least the paint is unbroken and doesn't reach the upper curve of the arch

(https://picload.org/image/rirdawia/img_0697.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 16 May 2017, 21:49

Quote from: p3asa on 15 May 2017, 23:55

Quote from: CraigW on 08 May 2017, 17:08

Bit the bullet and have just ordered a new R, complete poverty spec apart from gloss black mirrors. I am Scottish after all  :grin:

Brilliant Craig you'll love it.
I went the manual to DSG route on the R. Definitely gets the most from the car.

Richard at RGK detailed and protected mine. I'm sure you used him before on the GTI.

Thanks Stevie, can't wait to get my hands on it pal. DSG is going to take some getting used to but totally agree that I'll get the most out the car with the auto box plus the traffic jams on the M74 are doing my head in just now not to mention my left foot  :angry: :grin:

No doubt I'll enlist Richard again to do the new car prep as soon as I collect it. He did a great job on the GTI.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 17 May 2017, 16:40

Quote from: phope on 16 May 2017, 19:28

Unwanted gift from leaving it in Ingliston Park & Ride in Edinburgh: dent on the front wing, with no note left or anything :angry:  :rolleyes:

At least the paint is unbroken and doesn't reach the upper curve of the arch

(https://picload.org/image/rirdawia/img_0697.jpg)

That must be very annoying, people can be so careless. Is it repairable without painting?

Taken mine for a trip to Norfolk and back. I remain so impressed at the breadth of abilities of the GTI, comfort, speed and economy. Such a brilliant allrounder apart from it's abilities to conjure up random cabin rattles :angry: They go away but then you get a different one! Helped along by annoyingly slow traffic that was impossible to pass, managed an average of 44mpg which was great :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 17 May 2017, 19:19

Quote from: Watts on 17 May 2017, 16:40

Quote from: phope on 16 May 2017, 19:28

Unwanted gift from leaving it in Ingliston Park & Ride in Edinburgh: dent on the front wing, with no note left or anything :angry:  :rolleyes:

At least the paint is unbroken and doesn't reach the upper curve of the arch

That must be very annoying, people can be so careless. Is it repairable without painting?

Agree, it is really annoying. Phope, it looks like it's the front wing. If so, it should be suitable for repair by Paintless Dent Removal, as gaining access to the rear of the damage to re-shape the wing should be fairly straightforward, once the wheel arch liner is removed. I acquired a parking ding to a rear wheel arch in a public car park last year and a local PDR guy soon sorted it.

Quote from: Watts on 17 May 2017, 16:40

Taken mine for a trip to Norfolk and back. I remain so impressed at the breadth of abilities of the GTI, comfort, speed and economy. Such a brilliant allrounder apart from it's abilities to conjure up random cabin rattles :angry: They go away but then you get a different one! Helped along by annoyingly slow traffic that was impossible to pass, managed an average of 44mpg which was great :smiley:

Ha ha. Yes, Norfolk's not renowned for having many roads that are good for overtaking, and the traffic does move at quite a leisurely pace; not helped by the local farmers picking the busiest times to take their tractors out for a spin :grin:. Probably helps explain why my long term mpg is north of 40!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 17 May 2017, 19:25

Quote from: Watts on 17 May 2017, 16:40

Quote from: phope on 16 May 2017, 19:28

Unwanted gift from leaving it in Ingliston Park & Ride in Edinburgh: dent on the front wing, with no note left or anything :angry:  :rolleyes:

At least the paint is unbroken and doesn't reach the upper curve of the arch

(https://picload.org/image/rirdawia/img_0697.jpg)

That must be very annoying, people can be so careless. Is it repairable without painting?

Most understated reply this week goes to......


Watts

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 17 May 2017, 19:31

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 17 May 2017, 19:25

Most understated reply this week goes to......


Watts

I like to keep things calm...... Also couldn't express my real thoughts on here....

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 17 May 2017, 19:52

Quote from: Watts on 17 May 2017, 19:31

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 17 May 2017, 19:25

Most understated reply this week goes to......


Watts

I like to keep things calm...... Also couldn't express my real thoughts on here....

I can't understand why people don't just own up to the damage they cause. As for the ones that don't know they have done it, they have no place driving on the roads.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Briggsy on 17 May 2017, 19:56

Picked it up.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: phope on 17 May 2017, 20:18

Quote from: SRGTD on 17 May 2017, 19:19

Quote from: Watts on 17 May 2017, 16:40

Quote from: phope on 16 May 2017, 19:28

Unwanted gift from leaving it in Ingliston Park & Ride in Edinburgh: dent on the front wing, with no note left or anything :angry:  :rolleyes:

At least the paint is unbroken and doesn't reach the upper curve of the arch

That must be very annoying, people can be so careless. Is it repairable without painting?

Agree, it is really annoying. Phope, it looks like it's the front wing. If so, it should be suitable for repair by Paintless Dent Removal, as gaining access to the rear of the damage to re-shape the wing should be fairly straightforward, once the wheel arch liner is removed. I acquired a parking ding to a rear wheel arch in a public car park last year and a local PDR guy soon sorted it.

As it is a company car, I logged it today with the fleet company first thing this morning - they were very quick and assigned a local bodyshop to inspect today which I did at lunchtime - surprise, surprise, the assessor thinks it needs paint and filling

I disagree - the paint is unbroken and like you, I think that if the wheel arch liner comes off, then it should be repairable as a PDR

I'm getting a 2nd opinion from a local Dent Devils guy that I have used before and see what he says

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 17 May 2017, 20:40

Quote from: SRGTD on 17 May 2017, 19:19

Ha ha. Yes, Norfolk's not renowned for having many roads that are good for overtaking, and the traffic does move at quite a leisurely pace; not helped by the local farmers picking the busiest times to take their tractors out for a spin :grin:. Probably helps explain why my long term mpg is north of 40!

It was the A10, there was a lorry at the front insisting on no more than 40 (in a 60  :rolleyes:) then a van and in front of me a large camper. Not much of a gap between each one to risk nipping past one at a time then loads of blind bends and a steady stream of traffic coming the other way. It went on for miles and miles.....

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 17 May 2017, 22:43

Talking of carelessness I witnessed a woman driving an Adam this morning who was either pished or didn't have a clue how wide her car was smash a parked cars wing mirror clean off and then kept on driving. Even when I pulled up alongside her at the roundabout and put my window down to ask her if she'd realised she'd hit something the answer I got was who cares my mirrors ok! Unbelievable Jeff  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 18 May 2017, 07:25

Quote from: mcmaddy on 17 May 2017, 22:43

Talking of carelessness I witnessed a woman driving an Adam this morning who was either pished or didn't have a clue how wide her car was smash a parked cars wing mirror clean off and then kept on driving. Even when I pulled up alongside her at the roundabout and put my window down to ask her if she'd realised she'd hit something the answer I got was who cares my mirrors ok! Unbelievable Jeff  :grin:

Unbelievable, do you have a dash camera?

I think everyone should have to do a driving test every 5 years, and I mean a test and not the joke that is the current test. 3 consecutive fails and you loose the right to drive for ever. I know some will say that harsh but it would free up the roads a fair bit for the ones that can drive.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: lemski on 18 May 2017, 08:21

They should just make the test harder in the 1st place. I know people who have a lisence and i wonder how...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: phope on 18 May 2017, 10:10

Bodyshop is quoting 593+ Vat for that tiny dent on my wing - that's taking the piss and definitely want Dent Devils to give a 2nd opinion now!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 18 May 2017, 10:37

Quote from: phope on 18 May 2017, 10:10

Bodyshop is quoting 593+ Vat for that tiny dent on my wing - that's taking the piss and definitely want Dent Devils to give a 2nd opinion now!!

Sounds a bit steep really.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 18 May 2017, 10:44

Quote from: Watts on 17 May 2017, 20:40

It was the A10, there was a lorry at the front insisting on no more than 40 (in a 60  :rolleyes:)

You do know that vehicles over 7.5 tonnes, or anything that's towing are limited to 50mph on single carriageway roads don't you? Also some companies have a 40mph max limit on single carriageways to save fuel.

The problem isn't the slow vehicle at the front, it's those that follow too closely behind. They're too close to be able to see to overtake and make the train longer for those further behind that can see when the road is clear.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 18 May 2017, 10:46

Taken mine to see about having some bits of it wrapped in gloss black.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 18 May 2017, 11:14

Quote from: dubber36 on 18 May 2017, 10:44

Quote from: Watts on 17 May 2017, 20:40

It was the A10, there was a lorry at the front insisting on no more than 40 (in a 60  :rolleyes:)

You do know that vehicles over 7.5 tonnes, or anything that's towing are limited to 50mph on single carriageway roads don't you? Also some companies have a 40mph max limit on single carriageways to save fuel.

The problem isn't the slow vehicle at the front, it's those that follow too closely behind. They're too close to be able to see to overtake and make the train longer for those further behind that can see when the road is clear.

Your quite right regarding 7.5 upwards in England it's 50 on A roads but Scotland is still 40mph 50 on duel carriageways.
Bein a 44t artic driver I know we get some stick regarding A road speeds but when fully loaded we do our best for flow.
But as you stated you do get the ones way too close to even see or be seen which causes a knock on effect  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 18 May 2017, 11:41

When I was working on the farm at home I used to go from my moms farm to my dads farm with a tractor, bail trailer, bailer and bail sledge. It was in rural Ireland in the 80's but you can imagine the cars behind but I used to pull over to let them by every few miles.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 18 May 2017, 11:58

Quote from: dubber36 on 18 May 2017, 10:44

Quote from: Watts on 17 May 2017, 20:40

It was the A10, there was a lorry at the front insisting on no more than 40 (in a 60  :rolleyes:)

You do know that vehicles over 7.5 tonnes, or anything that's towing are limited to 50mph on single carriageway roads don't you? Also some companies have a 40mph max limit on single carriageways to save fuel.

The problem isn't the slow vehicle at the front, it's those that follow too closely behind. They're too close to be able to see to overtake and make the train longer for those further behind that can see when the road is clear.

I didn't know that, no idea what sort of lorry it was, all I know is it was boring and frustrating for about 30 miles. I mean, don't they know who I am? :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: phope on 18 May 2017, 13:06

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 18 May 2017, 10:37

Quote from: phope on 18 May 2017, 10:10

Bodyshop is quoting 593+ Vat for that tiny dent on my wing - that's taking the piss and definitely want Dent Devils to give a 2nd opinion now!!

Sounds a bit steep really.

It does IMHO - Dent Devils weren't too keen to try having seen the pictures only but I also visited a local Chipsaway franchise for someone to look at it directly - he's got the bulk of it out now after a 15 minute visit to his workshop today and is confident that a smart repair for the rest will be a full fix - quoting £120 plus VAT.  The guy was knowledgeable and helpful so will get a bit of feedback from some other guys I know to see if he is all that he is cracked up to be

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 18 May 2017, 15:44

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 18 May 2017, 11:41

When I was working on the farm at home I used to go from my moms farm to my dads farm with a tractor, bail trailer, bailer and bail sledge. It was in rural Ireland in the 80's but you can imagine the cars behind but I used to pull over to let them by every few miles.

I used to work on a farm in school and college holidays. When I was 16, I was driving a tractor on the road on my own on L plates, and at harvest time, towing loaded bale trailers. They must have been at least 30 tonnes. I think it was legal then, but looking back it was nuts. Tractors were much slower then too (perhaps a good thing considering my inexperience) so I had some fairly long convoys behind me. :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 18 May 2017, 16:10

Quote from: dubber36 on 18 May 2017, 10:46

Taken mine to see about having some bits of it wrapped in gloss black.

Already started tinkering?  How is the new Golf Simon?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 18 May 2017, 16:26

More like what I attempted to do to my Mk 7 today :rolleyes:
Took the car back into the dealers to have my damaged alloy replaced, only to be told that the brand new alloy sent to them by VW was also damaged, albeit slightly :shocked:
The mechanic said he wasn't comfortable fitting it as he knew I wouldn't be happy with it. My reputation must have preceded me :smiley:
Another 2 hours I'll never get back!
It's becoming a pain in the arse now and I'm beginning to wonder if it will ever get sorted :sad:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 18 May 2017, 17:09

Quote from: kalimon on 18 May 2017, 16:26

More like what I attempted to do to my Mk 7 today :rolleyes:
Took the car back into the dealers to have my damaged alloy replaced, only to be told that the brand new alloy sent to them by VW was also damaged, albeit slightly :shocked:
The mechanic said he wasn't comfortable fitting it as he knew I wouldn't be happy with it. My reputation must have preceded me :smiley:
Another 2 hours I'll never get back!
It's becoming a pain in the arse now and I'm beginning to wonder if it will ever get sorted :sad:

That reminds of someone's experience on here a few years back. They needed a replacement wheel from VW and it turned up damaged, so another was ordered - damaged.....then another...  Iirc 4 wheels something like 4 wheels in total were ordered all damaged.  Hopefully that was a one off!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 18 May 2017, 17:52

The wheels get damaged easily in transit. They're packed into light cardboard boxes with no packaging / padding so you can only imagine how knocked around they get in transit!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 18 May 2017, 18:40

Quote from: JoeGTI on 18 May 2017, 17:52

The wheels get damaged easily in transit. They're packed into light cardboard boxes with no packaging / padding so you can only imagine how knocked around they get in transit!

Not even any bubble wrap?  That's madness! 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 18 May 2017, 19:41

Quote from: Booth11 on 18 May 2017, 18:40

Quote from: JoeGTI on 18 May 2017, 17:52

The wheels get damaged easily in transit. They're packed into light cardboard boxes with no packaging / padding so you can only imagine how knocked around they get in transit!

Not even any bubble wrap?  That's madness!

No wrap flimsy boxes and the carriers don't care they just throw them about my 1st set of winter alloys arrived as I was informed  " square " lol but luckily the 2nd set arrived ok 2 boxes inside one and with a polystyrene lid on the wheel face  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 18 May 2017, 19:57

Washed it, and I'm now washing the mitt and drying towels. Not together btw before Booth11 sees this and has a......

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 18 May 2017, 20:00

 

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 18 May 2017, 19:57

Washed it, and I'm now washing the mitt and drying towels. Not together btw before Booth11 sees this and has a......

I really wish we had a 'the finger' emoji on the smiley menu on this forum, but in absence of that.....  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 18 May 2017, 20:21

Quote from: Booth11 on 18 May 2017, 20:00

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 18 May 2017, 19:57

Washed it, and I'm now washing the mitt and drying towels. Not together btw before Booth11 sees this and has a......

I really wish we had a 'the finger' emoji on the smiley menu on this forum, but in absence of that.....  :rolleyes:

My wife has just had a look at the washing machine and asked if I had not rinsed the mitt out first  :embarrassed:

I've never seen so many suds.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 18 May 2017, 20:24

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 18 May 2017, 20:21

Quote from: Booth11 on 18 May 2017, 20:00

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 18 May 2017, 19:57

Washed it, and I'm now washing the mitt and drying towels. Not together btw before Booth11 sees this and has a......

I really wish we had a 'the finger' emoji on the smiley menu on this forum, but in absence of that.....  :rolleyes:

My wife has just had a look at the washing machine and asked if I had not rinsed the mitt out first  :embarrassed:

I've never seen so many suds.

Lol. What kind of mitt is it?  Microfibre, lambswool?  Hope not the latter.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 18 May 2017, 20:25

Quote from: Booth11 on 18 May 2017, 20:00

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 18 May 2017, 19:57

Washed it, and I'm now washing the mitt and drying towels. Not together btw before Booth11 sees this and has a......

I really wish we had a 'the finger' emoji on the smiley menu on this forum, but in absence of that.....  :rolleyes:

Nice one Becky that made me laugh alot lol  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 18 May 2017, 20:29

 

Quote from: gtiaps on 18 May 2017, 20:25

Quote from: Booth11 on 18 May 2017, 20:00

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 18 May 2017, 19:57

Washed it, and I'm now washing the mitt and drying towels. Not together btw before Booth11 sees this and has a......

I really wish we had a 'the finger' emoji on the smiley menu on this forum, but in absence of that.....  :rolleyes:

Nice one Becky that made me laugh alot lol  :grin:

It's a good thing there isn't one as I think I'd be banned by now for over use of an inappropriate emoji.  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 18 May 2017, 20:33

Quote from: Booth11 on 18 May 2017, 20:24

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 18 May 2017, 20:21

Quote from: Booth11 on 18 May 2017, 20:00

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 18 May 2017, 19:57

Washed it, and I'm now washing the mitt and drying towels. Not together btw before Booth11 sees this and has a......

I really wish we had a 'the finger' emoji on the smiley menu on this forum, but in absence of that.....  :rolleyes:

My wife has just had a look at the washing machine and asked if I had not rinsed the mitt out first  :embarrassed:

I've never seen so many suds.

Lol. What kind of mitt is it?  Microfibre, lambswool?  Hope not the latter.

This one http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-and-drying/wash-mitts-sponges/premium-lambskin-wash-mitt/prod_984.html

Now I'm afraid to ask why :cry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 18 May 2017, 20:44

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 18 May 2017, 20:33

Quote from: Booth11 on 18 May 2017, 20:24

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 18 May 2017, 20:21

Quote from: Booth11 on 18 May 2017, 20:00

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 18 May 2017, 19:57

Washed it, and I'm now washing the mitt and drying towels. Not together btw before Booth11 sees this and has a......

I really wish we had a 'the finger' emoji on the smiley menu on this forum, but in absence of that.....  :rolleyes:

My wife has just had a look at the washing machine and asked if I had not rinsed the mitt out first  :embarrassed:

I've never seen so many suds.

Lol. What kind of mitt is it?  Microfibre, lambswool?  Hope not the latter.

This one http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-and-drying/wash-mitts-sponges/premium-lambskin-wash-mitt/prod_984.html

Now I'm afraid to ask why :cry:

Lol, don't be afraid.  Well actually....it's only that it's better to hand wash/rinse lambswool mitts, prolongs their life significantly.  I thought I'd cheat a couple years back, I'd always handwashed but then I started sticking one of mine in the machine on a 30° hand wash cycle, came out really well, was impressed, did that for a few weeks then noticed it was getting smaller (shrinking) and it just disintegrated one day.  Have handwashed washed ever since and lifespan is greatly increased with hand wash method.  Best to treat them as you would a favourite cashmere jumper imo.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 18 May 2017, 20:56

Quote from: Booth11 on 18 May 2017, 20:44

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 18 May 2017, 20:33

Quote from: Booth11 on 18 May 2017, 20:24

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 18 May 2017, 20:21

Quote from: Booth11 on 18 May 2017, 20:00

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 18 May 2017, 19:57

Washed it, and I'm now washing the mitt and drying towels. Not together btw before Booth11 sees this and has a......

I really wish we had a 'the finger' emoji on the smiley menu on this forum, but in absence of that.....  :rolleyes:

My wife has just had a look at the washing machine and asked if I had not rinsed the mitt out first  :embarrassed:

I've never seen so many suds.

Lol. What kind of mitt is it?  Microfibre, lambswool?  Hope not the latter.

This one http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-and-drying/wash-mitts-sponges/premium-lambskin-wash-mitt/prod_984.html

Now I'm afraid to ask why :cry:

Lol, don't be afraid.  Well actually....it's only that it's better to hand wash/rinse lambswool mitts, prolongs their life significantly.  I thought I'd cheat a couple years back, I'd always handwashed but then I started sticking one of mine in the machine on a 30° hand wash cycle, came out really well, was impressed, did that for a few weeks then noticed it was getting smaller (shrinking) and it just disintegrated one day.  Have handwashed washed ever since and lifespan is greatly increased with hand wash method.  Best to treat them as you would a favourite cashmere jumper imo.

That's okay then, hand wash from now on although it does look really fluffy now :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 18 May 2017, 21:12

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 18 May 2017, 20:56

That's okay then, hand wash from now on although it does look really fluffy now :whistle:

I know, they come out lovely from the machine, and maybe not a big deal if you don't mind replacing them more often, but if you want reasonable life out if it - gentle hand wash, rinse, squeeze out, quick shake, reshape, air dry and a quick brush with a pet /child's brush if needed equals longer life.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 18 May 2017, 21:18

Quote from: Booth11 on 18 May 2017, 21:12

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 18 May 2017, 20:56

That's okay then, hand wash from now on although it does look really fluffy now :whistle:

I know, they come out lovely from the machine, and maybe not a big deal if you don't mind replacing them more often, but if you want reasonable life out if it - gentle hand wash, rinse, squeeze out, quick shake, reshape, air dry and a quick brush with a pet /child's brush if needed equals longer life.

I was actually thinking how good it might look after a spin in the tumble dryer  :grin:

When you wash it by hand what do you use, just water?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 18 May 2017, 21:24

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 18 May 2017, 21:18

Quote from: Booth11 on 18 May 2017, 21:12

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 18 May 2017, 20:56

That's okay then, hand wash from now on although it does look really fluffy now :whistle:

I know, they come out lovely from the machine, and maybe not a big deal if you don't mind replacing them more often, but if you want reasonable life out if it - gentle hand wash, rinse, squeeze out, quick shake, reshape, air dry and a quick brush with a pet /child's brush if needed equals longer life.

I was actually thinking how good it might look after a spin in the tumble dryer  :grin:

When you wash it by hand what do you use, just water?

Haha, if you want a child's woollen mitten, go for it.  :grin:

Yes, I just use water, as there's usually enough residual shampoo in it, as your wife has just discovered, lol. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 19 May 2017, 08:24

Quote from: Booth11 on 18 May 2017, 16:10

Quote from: dubber36 on 18 May 2017, 10:46

Taken mine to see about having some bits of it wrapped in gloss black.

Already started tinkering?  How is the new Golf Simon?

It's OK. I like the new tech, sunroof and of course the gearbox. I've not really driven it much tho' as I've fallen for the Amarok.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 19 May 2017, 08:59

Quote from: dubber36 on 19 May 2017, 08:24

Quote from: Booth11 on 18 May 2017, 16:10

Quote from: dubber36 on 18 May 2017, 10:46

Taken mine to see about having some bits of it wrapped in gloss black.

Already started tinkering?  How is the new Golf Simon?

I've not really driven it much tho' as I've fallen for the Amarok.

Quite good fun aren't they.  Nobody argues with you.  Surprisingly easy to get in and out of, height is just perfect for sliding in and out of.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 19 May 2017, 19:37

Treated my car to a new driveway, not quite finished but nearly there :smiley:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4164/34758456535_762b352038_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UXuban) (https://flic.kr/p/UXuban)   (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 19 May 2017, 20:28

Quote from: kalimon on 19 May 2017, 19:37

Treated my car to a new driveway, not quite finished but nearly there :smiley:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4164/34758456535_762b352038_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UXuban) (https://flic.kr/p/UXuban) 
 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/)

Very smart Kalimon, driveway and car :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 19 May 2017, 20:36

Quote from: kalimon on 19 May 2017, 19:37

Treated my car to a new driveway, not quite finished but nearly there :smiley:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4164/34758456535_762b352038_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UXuban) (https://flic.kr/p/UXuban) 
 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/)

Nice job, you didn't consider getting them to do a VW badge type motifs in the middle. I knew someone that had that done with his block paving but with the Audi rings, he changed to BMW about 5 years later :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 20 May 2017, 05:37

That's a mighty fine driveway.
Did you do it yourself?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 20 May 2017, 08:07

Quote from: Exonian on 20 May 2017, 05:37

That's a mighty fine driveway.
Did you do it yourself?

Thanks mate. I certainly didn't do it myself as I wanted it be flat and ready to use this decade :grin:
They are finishing it off today and then I have to pay them unfortunately :sad:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 20 May 2017, 08:31

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 19 May 2017, 20:36

Quote from: kalimon on 19 May 2017, 19:37

Treated my car to a new driveway, not quite finished but nearly there :smiley:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4164/34758456535_762b352038_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UXuban) (https://flic.kr/p/UXuban) 
 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/)

Nice job, you didn't consider getting them to do a VW badge type motifs in the middle. I knew someone that had that done with his block paving but with the Audi rings, he changed to BMW about 5 years later :rolleyes:

Thats like having an ex-girlfriends name tattooed on your back :smiley:
Not that I've ever been with anyone other than my wife  :lipsrsealed:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Briggsy on 20 May 2017, 08:52

Thats a sexy driveway, the wife wasn't as impressed as I was.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 20 May 2017, 09:09

Quote from: Briggsy on 20 May 2017, 08:52

Thats a sexy driveway, the wife wasn't as impressed as I was.

I find it almost impossible to impress women these days :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 20 May 2017, 09:11

Quote from: Watts on 19 May 2017, 20:28

Quote from: kalimon on 19 May 2017, 19:37

Treated my car to a new driveway, not quite finished but nearly there :smiley:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4164/34758456535_762b352038_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UXuban) (https://flic.kr/p/UXuban) 
 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/)

Very smart Kalimon, driveway and car :smiley:

Thanks Watts, it's a shame I've got to park my Transit on it as well but needs must.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Eccie on 20 May 2017, 10:49

Quote from: kalimon on 19 May 2017, 19:37

Treated my car to a new driveway, not quite finished but nearly there :smiley:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4164/34758456535_762b352038_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UXuban) (https://flic.kr/p/UXuban) 
 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/)

That looks really well Kalimon.

Did you have a couple of manholes on your old drive that you had to move or work around?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 20 May 2017, 11:45

Quote from: kalimon on 20 May 2017, 09:11

Quote from: Watts on 19 May 2017, 20:28

Quote from: kalimon on 19 May 2017, 19:37

Treated my car to a new driveway, not quite finished but nearly there :smiley:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4164/34758456535_762b352038_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UXuban) (https://flic.kr/p/UXuban) 
 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/)

Very smart Kalimon, driveway and car :smiley:

Thanks Watts, it's a shame I've got to park my Transit on it as well but needs must.

Your neighbor looks like they have just the right amount of room for a transit :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 20 May 2017, 12:12

Quote from: Eccie on 20 May 2017, 10:49

Quote from: kalimon on 19 May 2017, 19:37

Treated my car to a new driveway, not quite finished but nearly there :smiley:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4164/34758456535_762b352038_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UXuban) (https://flic.kr/p/UXuban) 
 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/)

That looks really well Kalimon.

Did you have a couple of manholes on your old drive that you had to move or work around?

I have 2 large rectangular manhole covers at the front of my drive and 2 smaller round inspection covers nearer the edges.
I am having steel cover installed right now actually, the guys are outside doing a fantastic job.
The are £150 per cover but worth the extra to hide old concrete covers.
I can't recommend the company doing the drive highly enough. They are 'Manchester Driveways' for anyone interested and they lay the blocks on about 6 inces of concrete, no danger of sinking. Not the cheapest by any stretch but you get what you pay for in the end.
The blocks are Marshall Tegula in traditional with a border in Pennant grey.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 20 May 2017, 12:13

Quote from: kalimon on 20 May 2017, 08:07

Quote from: Exonian on 20 May 2017, 05:37

That's a mighty fine driveway.
Did you do it yourself?

Thanks mate. I certainly didn't do it myself as I wanted it be flat and ready to use this decade :grin:
They are finishing it off today and then I have to pay them unfortunately :sad:

That makes me feel a bit better.
My feelings of total inadequacy have now returned to the more usual slightly above moderate inadequacy.
I used to be able to claim "I can at least wire a plug" but even they come welded to the cables nowadays. Probably to protect the world from people like me.  :whistle:

I have acute driveway envy now.
You do realise you'll spend every Sunday now digging out weeds with a butter knife?!  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 20 May 2017, 12:24

Quote from: Exonian on 20 May 2017, 12:13

Quote from: kalimon on 20 May 2017, 08:07

Quote from: Exonian on 20 May 2017, 05:37

That's a mighty fine driveway.
Did you do it yourself?

Thanks mate. I certainly didn't do it myself as I wanted it be flat and ready to use this decade :grin:
They are finishing it off today and then I have to pay them unfortunately :sad:

That makes me feel a bit better.
My feelings of total inadequacy have now returned to the more usual slightly above moderate inadequacy.
I used to be able to claim "I can at least wire a plug" but even they come welded to the cables nowadays. Probably to protect the world from people like me.  :whistle:

I have acute driveway envy now.
You do realise you'll spend every Sunday now digging out weeds with a butter knife?!  :grin:

I used to think I was quite handy at diy until a few of my latest attempts convinced me otherwise :whistle:
Much easier to get a man in for tasks that need doing properly.
Hopefully my wife doesn't ask them to take over other jobs in the house that she claims I perform poorly at  :laugh:
PS
Do yourself a favour and watch 'Curb Your Enthusuasm'.  Awesome show!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 20 May 2017, 14:14

Ran a duster round the rancid interior.

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=274783.msg2566235#new


(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4226/34641452221_cabfbe7142_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UM9uRB)


(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4223/34641448801_775d2ceb55_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UM9tQD)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 20 May 2017, 17:11

I'm not going to click through the link until "after hours" but I wouldn't mind betting that there was a few more tools involved than a Poundland duster Ms B!  :grin:
Nice to see the piano black looking dust free though. Wonder how long it'll stay like that? Bloomin' stuff.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 20 May 2017, 17:17

Quote from: kalimon on 20 May 2017, 12:24

Quote from: Exonian on 20 May 2017, 12:13

Quote from: kalimon on 20 May 2017, 08:07

Quote from: Exonian on 20 May 2017, 05:37

That's a mighty fine driveway.
Did you do it yourself?

Thanks mate. I certainly didn't do it myself as I wanted it be flat and ready to use this decade :grin:
They are finishing it off today and then I have to pay them unfortunately :sad:

That makes me feel a bit better.
My feelings of total inadequacy have now returned to the more usual slightly above moderate inadequacy.
I used to be able to claim "I can at least wire a plug" but even they come welded to the cables nowadays. Probably to protect the world from people like me.  :whistle:

I have acute driveway envy now.
You do realise you'll spend every Sunday now digging out weeds with a butter knife?!  :grin:

I used to think I was quite handy at diy until a few of my latest attempts convinced me otherwise :whistle:
Much easier to get a man in for tasks that need doing properly.
Hopefully my wife doesn't ask them to take over other jobs in the house that she claims I perform poorly at  :laugh:
PS
Do yourself a favour and watch 'Curb Your Enthusuasm'.  Awesome show!!

I'm going to look that up over the weekend.
I'll be able to brush up on my technique!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snooze on 20 May 2017, 17:38

Well I will reach the half way point of my lease at the end of the month. And I've taken the big decision to give her back and buy my own car. So today I put down a deposit on a 2nd hand BMW 330d Touring. A slightly sad day, but it's time I knocked the leasing on the head. Looking forward to actually owning my own car. A remap on the Beemer will be next!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 20 May 2017, 17:47

Quote from: Snooze on 20 May 2017, 17:38

Well I will reach the half way point of my lease at the end of the month. And I've taken the big decision to give her back and buy my own car. So today I put down a deposit on a 2nd hand BMW 330d Touring. A slightly sad day, but it's time I knocked the leasing on the head. Looking forward to actually owning my own car. A remap on the Beemer will be next!

Good move, and maybe if everyone followed suit, we won't have another financial crisis on our hands in the not too distant future!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 20 May 2017, 17:49

Quote from: Eccie on 20 May 2017, 10:49

Quote from: kalimon on 19 May 2017, 19:37

Treated my car to a new driveway, not quite finished but nearly there :smiley:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4164/34758456535_762b352038_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UXuban) (https://flic.kr/p/UXuban) 
 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/)

That looks really well Kalimon.

Did you have a couple of manholes on your old drive that you had to move or work around?

Manholes now look like this.
Just need sanding now :smiley:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4252/33969307303_19d7ab6324_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TKKzA8) (https://flic.kr/p/TKKzA8)   (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 20 May 2017, 18:47

Well early start this morning 03.30 back to yard car covered in sandstorm rain marks did a quick blast off with works steam cleaner just cold water get the heavy stuff off.
In the car go for eye test then hair cut all well blue sky and sunshine got back home around 11ish cuppa tea in hand cold water bucket filled wash bucket filled pressure washer out set up and in place
Wheels sprayed prior to snow foam walked into garage to get the mits wash stuff etc radio on walked back to drive and hey presto it started to p. .s it down so guess what like a trooper citrus pre wash applied 2 lots of snow foam 2 bucket wash not a prayer to dry as still raining but got through the wash looks shiney and very clean albeit wet lol...
Packed everything away retired to house shower and another cuppa as the previous 2 went cold.
Roll on nxt weekend and some drier weather  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 20 May 2017, 19:06

Quote from: kalimon on 20 May 2017, 17:49

Manholes now look like this.
Just need sanding now :smiley:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4252/33969307303_19d7ab6324_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TKKzA8) (https://flic.kr/p/TKKzA8) 
 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/)

Looks excellent kalimon.  :cool:  Can't be having the car steal all the limelight.  :laugh:

 must get mine redone.  Worst decision ever to go with resin bonded gravel. Live and learn.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 20 May 2017, 19:09

Quote from: gtiaps on 20 May 2017, 18:47

Well early start this morning 03.30 back to yard car covered in sandstorm rain marks did a quick blast off with works steam cleaner just cold water get the heavy stuff off.
In the car go for eye test then hair cut all well blue sky and sunshine got back home around 11ish cuppa tea in hand cold water bucket filled wash bucket filled pressure washer out set up and in place
Wheels sprayed prior to snow foam walked into garage to get the mits wash stuff etc radio on walked back to drive and hey presto it started to p. .s it down so guess what like a trooper citrus pre wash applied 2 lots of snow foam 2 bucket wash not a prayer to dry as still raining but got through the wash looks shiney and very clean albeit wet lol...
Packed everything away retired to house shower and another cuppa as the previous 2 went cold.
Roll on nxt weekend and some drier weather  :cool:

Good on you for powering on through the split personality uk weather :smiley: Was same here today, sun, rain, sun.....!!!

I don't think I've ever drunk cup of tea hot whilst detailing. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 20 May 2017, 19:10

Quote from: gtiaps on 20 May 2017, 18:47

Well early start this morning 03.30 back to yard car covered in sandstorm rain marks did a quick blast off with works steam cleaner just cold water get the heavy stuff off.
In the car go for eye test then hair cut all well blue sky and sunshine got back home around 11ish cuppa tea in hand cold water bucket filled wash bucket filled pressure washer out set up and in place
Wheels sprayed prior to snow foam walked into garage to get the mits wash stuff etc radio on walked back to drive and hey presto it started to p. .s it down so guess what like a trooper citrus pre wash applied 2 lots of snow foam 2 bucket wash not a prayer to dry as still raining but got through the wash looks shiney and very clean albeit wet lol...
Packed everything away retired to house shower and another cuppa as the previous 2 went cold.
Roll on nxt weekend and some drier weather  :cool:

What a trooper in the true British sense! :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 20 May 2017, 19:16

Quote from: Exonian on 20 May 2017, 17:11

I'm not going to click through the link until "after hours" but I wouldn't mind betting that there was a few more tools involved than a Poundland duster Ms B!  :grin:
Nice to see the piano black looking dust free though. Wonder how long it'll stay like that? Bloomin' stuff.

Maybe a couple extra tools Mr Ex.  :wink:  Still, amounts to just a dust and a hoover though.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 20 May 2017, 19:19

Quote from: Booth11 on 20 May 2017, 19:09

Quote from: gtiaps on 20 May 2017, 18:47

Well early start this morning 03.30 back to yard car covered in sandstorm rain marks did a quick blast off with works steam cleaner just cold water get the heavy stuff off.
In the car go for eye test then hair cut all well blue sky and sunshine got back home around 11ish cuppa tea in hand cold water bucket filled wash bucket filled pressure washer out set up and in place
Wheels sprayed prior to snow foam walked into garage to get the mits wash stuff etc radio on walked back to drive and hey presto it started to p. .s it down so guess what like a trooper citrus pre wash applied 2 lots of snow foam 2 bucket wash not a prayer to dry as still raining but got through the wash looks shiney and very clean albeit wet lol...
Packed everything away retired to house shower and another cuppa as the previous 2 went cold.
Roll on nxt weekend and some drier weather  :cool:

Good on you for powering on through the split personality uk weather :smiley: Was same here today, sun, rain, sun.....!!!

I don't think I've ever drunk cup of tea hot whilst detailing.

Thanks Rebecca.

What a trooper in the true British sense! :smiley:

Thanks Peter

We all have to do our bit lol

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Eccie on 21 May 2017, 11:40

Quote from: kalimon on 20 May 2017, 17:49

Quote from: Eccie on 20 May 2017, 10:49

Quote from: kalimon on 19 May 2017, 19:37

Treated my car to a new driveway, not quite finished but nearly there :smiley:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4164/34758456535_762b352038_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UXuban) (https://flic.kr/p/UXuban) 
 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/)

That looks really well Kalimon.

Did you have a couple of manholes on your old drive that you had to move or work around?

Manholes now look like this.
Just need sanding now :smiley:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4252/33969307303_19d7ab6324_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TKKzA8) (https://flic.kr/p/TKKzA8) 
 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/)

Well worth the extra expense Kalimon - to keep the drive looking fantastic you may want to consider spraying on some 'Wet&Forget' you can pick it up at Costco or Amazon. It's fab stuff and it'll stop you needing to power wash the drive to keep it pristine

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 21 May 2017, 14:15

Quote from: Eccie on 21 May 2017, 11:40

Quote from: kalimon on 20 May 2017, 17:49

Quote from: Eccie on 20 May 2017, 10:49

Quote from: kalimon on 19 May 2017, 19:37

Treated my car to a new driveway, not quite finished but nearly there :smiley:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4164/34758456535_762b352038_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UXuban) (https://flic.kr/p/UXuban) 
 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/)

That looks really well Kalimon.

Did you have a couple of manholes on your old drive that you had to move or work around?

Manholes now look like this.
Just need sanding now :smiley:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4252/33969307303_19d7ab6324_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TKKzA8) (https://flic.kr/p/TKKzA8) 
 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/)

Well worth the extra expense Kalimon - to keep the drive looking fantastic you may want to consider spraying on some 'Wet&Forget' you can pick it up at Costco or Amazon. It's fab stuff and it'll stop you needing to power wash the drive to keep it pristine

Thanks Eccie, I'll definitely look into that :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Raffe on 21 May 2017, 16:21

Welcome to the weeding/de-mossing your driveway club every 6 months, we have a 100square meters of block paving and it's a nightmare..tried all the weed killers and they just keep coming back....

Look fantastic when new/clean but a PITA maintaining - good luck  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 21 May 2017, 17:50

Quote from: Raffe on 21 May 2017, 16:21

Welcome to the weeding/de-mossing your driveway club every 6 months, we have a 100square meters of block paving and it's a nightmare..tried all the weed killers and they just keep coming back....

Look fantastic when new/clean but a PITA maintaining - good luck  :wink:

Thats what pressure washers are for.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Raffe on 21 May 2017, 17:56

I have one and use it, it's a big drive we have and it's still a 5-6hr job with re-sanding - I have much better things to do with my time.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snooze on 21 May 2017, 17:56

Quote from: Snooze on 20 May 2017, 17:38

Well I will reach the half way point of my lease at the end of the month. And I've taken the big decision to give her back and buy my own car. So today I put down a deposit on a 2nd hand BMW 330d Touring. A slightly sad day, but it's time I knocked the leasing on the head. Looking forward to actually owning my own car. A remap on the Beemer will be next!

So today I had a bit of a change of heart. I've decided that I love the Golf too much to get rid of it just yet. So I've decided to keep her, for now! That does mean I will have to put four new tyres on her, but ho hum.

On a sadder note the lense on one of my headlights has broken off about a 2 inch peice and the daytime running light has stopped working. Has anyone else experienced this or know how much it might cost to fix? Cheers

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 22 May 2017, 08:06

Well not strictly today but the end of last week. The warmer weather coupled with the engine being nicely run in, although the run home from work was pretty congested, (and there is a 50mph speed section for 5 miles), netted this (the best I've ever had in this or the previous white GTD). Not too bad considering mine is a DSG and is running the 19" Santiago alloys. I wonder if it's something to do with me adding a few PSI to the tyres - now running 39psi all round rather than the 35psi I was running before, as I gleaned this new pressure off a few members from another forum who said it had made the car much better.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4183/34429627850_f8086f60ca_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UsqQRh)

And this as an average on the current tank a few days before with a trip to the lake district (without really trying).

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4204/34006643083_9a23e83673_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TP3Wdt)

Also checked by tyre tread depths in preparation for the car going in for it's first service today. I rotated them at 7k miles front to back and the car now has just over 10k on it. Rocking 6mm across the fronts (max 6.1 min 5.7) and 6.3mm across the backs (max 6.54 min 6.1) so wearing pretty evenly so far with just over 25% wear (based on 8mm from new) in 10K miles, so based on that, should easily see 20k out of a set of Pirelli P-Zeros, which I don't think is too bad.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 22 May 2017, 09:29

Mine said that I was averaging 52mpg since last fill but when I measured it brim to brim it was 40mpg. Before I fitted the dtuk box the car was only out by 1-2mpg

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 22 May 2017, 13:12

I seem to recall Monkeyhanger saying when he got his DTUK box, that he experienced the same. I've always checked mine long hand (as well as using the on screen computer display),and certainly by CSG GTD is way more accurate than any car I've ever had before and is typically never any more than 1mpg out (and quite often bang on) !

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 22 May 2017, 13:16

Quote from: Sootchucker on 22 May 2017, 13:12

I seem to recall Monkeyhanger saying when he got his DTUK box, that he experienced the same. I've always checked mine long hand (as well as using the on screen computer display),and certainly by CSG GTD is way more accurate than any car I've ever had before and is typically never any more than 1mpg out (and quite often bang on) !

MH seems to have disappeared in recent months

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 22 May 2017, 16:37

Quote from: Raffe on 21 May 2017, 17:56

I have one and use it, it's a big drive we have and it's still a 5-6hr job with re-sanding - I have much better things to do with my time.

I don't think It will be the end of the world having to clean my drive every year.
Luckily my wife quite enjoys pressure washing so I'll get her to do it.
She says it's better than staring at her computer for hours a day which her job entails.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 22 May 2017, 19:39

You won't ever get accurate mpgs after fitting a dtuk box as it tricks the on board computer into thinking it's using less fuel.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 22 May 2017, 20:13

Quote from: mcmaddy on 22 May 2017, 19:39

You won't ever get accurate mpgs after fitting a dtuk box as it tricks the on board computer into thinking it's using less fuel.

That's what I thought but to be so far out.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 24 May 2017, 10:58

V5 came today, so on went the personal reg plates.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 24 May 2017, 16:41

Quote from: dubber36 on 24 May 2017, 10:58

V5 came today, so on went the personal reg plates.

And yet still no pic Simon.  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 24 May 2017, 16:46

Christened the new driveway with it's first car detail. It was a proper b!tch doing it in the sun but I soldiered through :smug:

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4195/34826927176_fcc56a06b9_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/V4x76E) (https://flic.kr/p/V4x76E) 
 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 24 May 2017, 16:57

Quote from: kalimon on 24 May 2017, 16:46

Christened the new driveway with it's first car detail. It was a proper b!tch doing it in the sun but I soldiered through :smug:

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4195/34826927176_fcc56a06b9_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/V4x76E) (https://flic.kr/p/V4x76E) 

 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/)

Lovely!  Car and driveway. :cool:

Or

No it's not it looks a hideous abomination.  :sick:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 24 May 2017, 16:59

Quote from: Booth11 on 24 May 2017, 16:57

Quote from: kalimon on 24 May 2017, 16:46

Christened the new driveway with it's first car detail. It was a proper b!tch doing it in the sun but I soldiered through :smug:

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4195/34826927176_fcc56a06b9_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/V4x76E) (https://flic.kr/p/V4x76E) 

 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/)

Lovely!  Car and driveway. :cool:

Or

No it's not it looks a hideous abomination.  :sick:

I asked for that :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 24 May 2017, 17:07

Quote from: Booth11 on 24 May 2017, 16:41

Quote from: dubber36 on 24 May 2017, 10:58

V5 came today, so on went the personal reg plates.

And yet still no pic Simon.  :whistle:

It's a white Match on little wheels Bec. Nothing to be all that proud of. I'll take a few pics when the black vinyl bits have been done.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 24 May 2017, 17:30

Quote from: dubber36 on 24 May 2017, 17:07

Quote from: Booth11 on 24 May 2017, 16:41

Quote from: dubber36 on 24 May 2017, 10:58

V5 came today, so on went the personal reg plates.

And yet still no pic Simon.  :whistle:

It's a white Match on little wheels Bec. Nothing to be all that proud of. I'll take a few pics when the black vinyl bits have been done.

Then it will make a refreshing change to all the performance Golfs on 18s and 19s Simon. Look forward to seeing it once you tarted it up.   Better still a pic of the Amarok and its little sister together.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 25 May 2017, 10:10

Currently cheating on it with a Mini Cooper

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Briggsy on 25 May 2017, 13:17

Not a lot it's sitting on the driveway, enjoying driving the new DS3 1.6 we got, right little nippy machine with 165bhp.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 25 May 2017, 13:52

Quote from: wigit on 25 May 2017, 10:10

Currently cheating on it with a Mini Cooper

Two-timing b@st@*d.  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Raffe on 25 May 2017, 16:00

Booked it in with Alex @ AKS for an R600, TT Intake Pipe, Turbo Muffler Delete and time permitting a Revo Stage 1 remap.

Just in time for Inters on Sunday   :evil:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 25 May 2017, 17:06

Had a phone call from VW to tell me that a new alloy has arrived and is undamaged!!
Booked in to get fitted on Saturday :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 25 May 2017, 17:26

Quote from: kalimon on 25 May 2017, 17:06

Had a phone call from VW to tell me that a new alloy has arrived and is undamaged!!
Booked in to get fitted on Saturday :smiley:

Great news! Now hopefully you can put it all behind you :smiley: (Assuming it's your rear offside  :whistle: :laugh:).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 25 May 2017, 17:55

Quote from: Watts on 25 May 2017, 17:26

Quote from: kalimon on 25 May 2017, 17:06

Had a phone call from VW to tell me that a new alloy has arrived and is undamaged!!
Booked in to get fitted on Saturday :smiley:

Great news! Now hopefully you can put it all behind you :smiley: (Assuming it's your rear offside  :whistle: :laugh:).

Yippeeeeeeee hope all goes well and they don't fail you at the last hurdle  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dave7268 on 25 May 2017, 17:57

3rd yr service and first MOT - Wow, that came around quick. Sure doesn't feel like the car is 3yrs old!

Front and rear brake pads are only 20% worn - guess I'm a very light footed!  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 25 May 2017, 18:26

Quote from: gtiaps on 25 May 2017, 17:55

Quote from: Watts on 25 May 2017, 17:26

Quote from: kalimon on 25 May 2017, 17:06

Had a phone call from VW to tell me that a new alloy has arrived and is undamaged!!
Booked in to get fitted on Saturday :smiley:

Great news! Now hopefully you can put it all behind you :smiley: (Assuming it's your rear offside  :whistle: :laugh:).

Yippeeeeeeee hope all goes well and they don't fail you at the last hurdle  :whistle:

That sentence is the kiss of death!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 25 May 2017, 18:28

Quote from: dave7268 on 25 May 2017, 17:57

3rd yr service and first MOT - Wow, that came around quick. Sure doesn't feel like the car is 3yrs old!

Front and rear brake pads are only 20% worn - guess I'm a very light footed!  :grin:

Engine braking. :afro:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 25 May 2017, 18:46

Quote from: Booth11 on 25 May 2017, 18:26

Quote from: gtiaps on 25 May 2017, 17:55

Quote from: Watts on 25 May 2017, 17:26

Quote from: kalimon on 25 May 2017, 17:06

Had a phone call from VW to tell me that a new alloy has arrived and is undamaged!!
Booked in to get fitted on Saturday :smiley:

Great news! Now hopefully you can put it all behind you :smiley: (Assuming it's your rear offside  :whistle: :laugh:).

Yippeeeeeeee hope all goes well and they don't fail you at the last hurdle  :whistle:

That sentence is the kiss of death!

Shhhhhhhhh!!!! Fingers crossed not  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dereks on 25 May 2017, 19:31

Quote from: dave7268 on 25 May 2017, 17:57

3rd yr service and first MOT - Wow, that came around quick. Sure doesn't feel like the car is 3yrs old!

Front and rear brake pads are only 20% worn - guess I'm a very light footed!  :grin:

Just had 2nd service and MOT fronts still ok but rear discs needing done due to corrosion.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 25 May 2017, 20:19

Quote from: gtiaps on 25 May 2017, 17:55

Quote from: Watts on 25 May 2017, 17:26

Quote from: kalimon on 25 May 2017, 17:06

Had a phone call from VW to tell me that a new alloy has arrived and is undamaged!!
Booked in to get fitted on Saturday :smiley:

Great news! Now hopefully you can put it all behind you :smiley: (Assuming it's your rear offside  :whistle: :laugh:).

Yippeeeeeeee hope all goes well and they don't fail you at the last hurdle  :whistle:

I've got very little faith in anything these days but lets be honest, a scratched alloy is completely irrelevant after the events in my hometown this week :sad:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 25 May 2017, 20:30

Quote from: kalimon on 25 May 2017, 20:19

Quote from: gtiaps on 25 May 2017, 17:55

Quote from: Watts on 25 May 2017, 17:26

Quote from: kalimon on 25 May 2017, 17:06

Had a phone call from VW to tell me that a new alloy has arrived and is undamaged!!
Booked in to get fitted on Saturday :smiley:

Great news! Now hopefully you can put it all behind you :smiley: (Assuming it's your rear offside  :whistle: :laugh:).

Yippeeeeeeee hope all goes well and they don't fail you at the last hurdle  :whistle:

I've got very little faith in anything these days but lets be honest, a scratched alloy is completely irrelevant after the events in my hometown this week :sad:

Totally agree withat you on that one.. very sad

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 26 May 2017, 11:39

I've been offered a new car because of all the problems with my car, it has to be a GTD so I have told them that I will take the weekend to think about it. Now do I let them try fix it or re order another one :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: hog_hedge on 26 May 2017, 12:26

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 26 May 2017, 11:39

I've been offered a new car because of all the problems with my car, it has to be a GTD so I have told them that I will take the weekend to think about it. Now do I let them try fix it or re order another one :rolleyes:

IMO that's a no brainer, can't you put some cash down and get a GTI?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 26 May 2017, 13:16

Quote from: hog_hedge on 26 May 2017, 12:26

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 26 May 2017, 11:39

I've been offered a new car because of all the problems with my car, it has to be a GTD so I have told them that I will take the weekend to think about it. Now do I let them try fix it or re order another one :rolleyes:

IMO that's a no brainer, can't you put some cash down and get a GTI?

No I can't, they said it has to be a GTD and all I pay for is the options I want to add to the spec.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 26 May 2017, 13:21

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 26 May 2017, 13:16

Quote from: hog_hedge on 26 May 2017, 12:26

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 26 May 2017, 11:39

I've been offered a new car because of all the problems with my car, it has to be a GTD so I have told them that I will take the weekend to think about it. Now do I let them try fix it or re order another one :rolleyes:

IMO that's a no brainer, can't you put some cash down and get a GTI?

No I can't, they said it has to be a GTD and all I pay for is the options I want to add to the spec.

If its that bad then you should definitely go for the new car

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 26 May 2017, 13:35

Quote from: CraigW on 26 May 2017, 13:21

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 26 May 2017, 13:16

Quote from: hog_hedge on 26 May 2017, 12:26

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 26 May 2017, 11:39

I've been offered a new car because of all the problems with my car, it has to be a GTD so I have told them that I will take the weekend to think about it. Now do I let them try fix it or re order another one :rolleyes:

IMO that's a no brainer, can't you put some cash down and get a GTI?

No I can't, they said it has to be a GTD and all I pay for is the options I want to add to the spec.

If its that bad then you should definitely go for the new car

I have until next week to let them know what I want to do. I think if I was ordering a new one I'd go for 3 door, 19's, DSG and traffic assist but I'm not too sure on the colour, possible oryx white or tungsten silver.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 26 May 2017, 13:39

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 26 May 2017, 13:35

Quote from: CraigW on 26 May 2017, 13:21

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 26 May 2017, 13:16

Quote from: hog_hedge on 26 May 2017, 12:26

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 26 May 2017, 11:39

I've been offered a new car because of all the problems with my car, it has to be a GTD so I have told them that I will take the weekend to think about it. Now do I let them try fix it or re order another one :rolleyes:

IMO that's a no brainer, can't you put some cash down and get a GTI?

No I can't, they said it has to be a GTD and all I pay for is the options I want to add to the spec.

If its that bad then you should definitely go for the new car

I have until next week to let them know what I want to do. I think if I was ordering a new one I'd go for 3 door, 19's, DSG and traffic assist but I'm not too sure on the colour, possible oryx white or tungsten silver.

Not a fan of nightblue then?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: hog_hedge on 26 May 2017, 13:53

What do you think of White Silver? I went for Pure White because it was a safe option as there weren't any White Silver cars in the country when I put my order in. I would have gone for Oryx if I could have stretched my budget though so Oryx gets my vote.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 26 May 2017, 14:31

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 26 May 2017, 13:35

Quote from: CraigW on 26 May 2017, 13:21

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 26 May 2017, 13:16

Quote from: hog_hedge on 26 May 2017, 12:26

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 26 May 2017, 11:39

I've been offered a new car because of all the problems with my car, it has to be a GTD so I have told them that I will take the weekend to think about it. Now do I let them try fix it or re order another one :rolleyes:

IMO that's a no brainer, can't you put some cash down and get a GTI?

No I can't, they said it has to be a GTD and all I pay for is the options I want to add to the spec.

If its that bad then you should definitely go for the new car

I have until next week to let them know what I want to do. I think if I was ordering a new one I'd go for 3 door, 19's, DSG and traffic assist but I'm not too sure on the colour, possible oryx white or tungsten silver.

You can't go wrong with either. Never been a fan of white cars until I saw a Oryx White CS a few weeks back.
Get that and vinyl wrap the roof black and you've got one gorgeous car :drool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 26 May 2017, 18:33

Quote from: CraigW on 26 May 2017, 13:39

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 26 May 2017, 13:35

Quote from: CraigW on 26 May 2017, 13:21

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 26 May 2017, 13:16

Quote from: hog_hedge on 26 May 2017, 12:26

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 26 May 2017, 11:39

I've been offered a new car because of all the problems with my car, it has to be a GTD so I have told them that I will take the weekend to think about it. Now do I let them try fix it or re order another one :rolleyes:

IMO that's a no brainer, can't you put some cash down and get a GTI?

No I can't, they said it has to be a GTD and all I pay for is the options I want to add to the spec.

If its that bad then you should definitely go for the new car

I have until next week to let them know what I want to do. I think if I was ordering a new one I'd go for 3 door, 19's, DSG and traffic assist but I'm not too sure on the colour, possible oryx white or tungsten silver.

Not a fan of nightblue then?

I love night blue but they have stopped doing it now. If they were still doing it it would be my choice, no second thoughts.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 26 May 2017, 21:34

Quote from: Raffe on 25 May 2017, 16:00

Booked it in with Alex @ AKS for an R600, TT Intake Pipe, Turbo Muffler Delete and time permitting a Revo Stage 1 remap.

Just in time for Inters on Sunday   :evil:

Revo Stage 1 for me is what made it interesting but R600 will heat soak badly if you are 1/4 miling

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 26 May 2017, 21:37

Quote from: Booth11 on 25 May 2017, 13:52

Quote from: wigit on 25 May 2017, 10:10

Currently cheating on it with a Mini Cooper

Two-timing b@st@*d.  :grin:

I know and it was even parked behind it, anyway the turd has gone, Cooper D Auto is a woeful and over rated car but it is gone now

That said I got in contact with the dealer saying i wanted an Up GTI as a sh!tty for the c!ty

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 26 May 2017, 22:07

Quote from: wigit on 26 May 2017, 21:37

Quote from: Booth11 on 25 May 2017, 13:52

Quote from: wigit on 25 May 2017, 10:10

Currently cheating on it with a Mini Cooper

Two-timing b@st@*d.  :grin:

I know and it was even parked behind it, anyway the turd has gone, Cooper D Auto is a woeful and over rated car but it is gone now

That said I got in contact with the dealer saying i wanted an Up GTI as a sh!tty for the c!ty

I reckon the up! GTI will be an absolute hoot round town. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 27 May 2017, 11:33

Hi all
Well as I said the other day looked like being an early start and it was 6am down to the yard so indoors as the threat of thunderstorms were imminent and didn't wanna start then get caught out lol.
Usual citrus pre wash then 2Bw dried clayed  ( new rubber coated Mf cloth ) and clay lube worked better than I thought it would. Then poorboys dark glaze then Pb wax here's the result all by hand no power polishers lol ouch il pay for that later.
Gone for the arty full car pics more the reflections from angles for a change lol.
Anyways unable to get outside pics as just as I'd finished the heavens opened and the rain had started oh well least got the job out the way!!   :whistle:

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 27 May 2017, 12:43

^^^ You may well pay for it later but well worth it, fantastic job! :smiley: Now you can enjoy the beer and crisps we discussed with a smug look on your face for a job well done :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 27 May 2017, 15:17

Quote from: Watts on 27 May 2017, 12:43

^^^ You may well pay for it later but well worth it, fantastic job! :smiley: Now you can enjoy the beer and crisps we discussed with a smug look on your face for a job well done :laugh:

Lol thanks Peter..
 Just as i have sat down outside after sorting garage at home and read your message I truly do have a bottle in hand hahaha now who's ate the crisps  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 27 May 2017, 17:45

Bought some 20mm bolt on spacers for the rear. What do people think would be the best size to go with them for the front.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 27 May 2017, 18:04

Anyone seen this advert on eBay  :laugh: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201920077496

The description is class.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 29 May 2017, 11:33

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 27 May 2017, 17:45

Bought some 20mm bolt on spacers for the rear. What do people think would be the best size to go with them for the front.

This has been covered I quite a few posts in varying topics a few peeps run different variations of front and rear I myself have 20mm rears 15mm fronts had no issues at all with rubbing on the arches and I run stock 19" Santiago wheels

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTI-J on 29 May 2017, 11:44

Fitted a DDocks holder for my iPod, snug as a bug. Great service from them but got clobbered £23 VAT by bloody customs! When the 7.5 rocks up it will jump ship to enable CarPlay to work from my iPhone.


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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 29 May 2017, 11:59

Quote from: gtiaps on 29 May 2017, 11:33

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 27 May 2017, 17:45

Bought some 20mm bolt on spacers for the rear. What do people think would be the best size to go with them for the front.

This has been covered I quite a few posts in varying topics a few peeps run different variations of front and rear I myself have 20mm rears 15mm fronts had no issues at all with rubbing on the arches and I run stock 19" Santiago wheels

That's what I was thinking, 15mm front. I had read the various bits on here about the perfect size and a lot of people were running 15mm rear and 12mm front. I never have the car loaded up with weight so I thought I would be safe enough with 20mm on the rear plus I rather have bolt on spacers.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 30 May 2017, 09:28

Finally took the winter tyres off the wife's, dusted the cob webs off, did a spot off off roading over the fields at Highclere Castle

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 31 May 2017, 18:48

Finally got my cf covered mirror caps fitted. Bought these last year and one of the securing clips snapped so in the loft they went.... Thought I'd give them another go today, driver's side went on okay and fitted fine. Passenger side (with the broken clip) was a poor fit with the side nearest the window arcing in too much leaving a big gap on the lower edge. Dunked it in near boiling water for a minute which softened it enough to make it more pliable and this time it fitted well. Will order a plastic welding kit to refix the broken part of the clip although it seems pretty solid on just the one.

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 31 May 2017, 19:02

Nice mirror caps Watts. They look good.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 31 May 2017, 19:38

Quote from: SRGTD on 31 May 2017, 19:02

Nice mirror caps Watts. They look good.

Cheers SR :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 31 May 2017, 20:14

They do look very nice Peter suits the red 😆👍

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 31 May 2017, 20:43

Quote from: gtiaps on 31 May 2017, 20:14

They do look very nice Peter suits the red 😆👍

Cheers Neil, I was pleased with the cf effect wrap but I like the glossy finish of these plus of course I already had them :laugh: Lesson learned though for the future, be careful and don't break stuff!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 31 May 2017, 20:45

Quote from: Watts on 31 May 2017, 20:43

Quote from: gtiaps on 31 May 2017, 20:14

They do look very nice Peter suits the red 😆👍

Cheers Neil, I was pleased with the cf effect wrap but I like the glossy finish of these plus of course I already had them :laugh: Lesson learned though for the future, be careful and don't break stuff!

Been there done that killed the Tshirt rushing lol but obviously the hot water treatment worked  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 03 June 2017, 13:12

Gave it a clean, which was a struggle due to the annoyingly hot sun :cool:
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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: phope on 03 June 2017, 17:58

Cleaned it after being in for a SMART repair on front wing this week

Repair appears good quality, but the twit that did the repair left a scratch in the lacquer in a different part of the wing just under the wing badge, so going back in to get repolished - I refused to pay for the original work until I am happy with the outcome

Not been feeling the love for the car this week as a result, but from a distance anyway, the car looks super shiny  :cool:

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 03 June 2017, 18:09

Quote from: phope on 03 June 2017, 17:58

Cleaned it after being in for a SMART repair on front wing this week

Repair appears good quality, but the twit that did the repair left a scratch in the lacquer in a different part of the wing just under the wing badge, so going back in to get repolished - I refused to pay for the original work until I am happy with the outcome

Not been feeling the love for the car this week as a result, but from a distance anyway, the car looks super shiny  :cool:

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Looks great and I know exactly how you feel about not feeling the love for your car, as I am STILL waiting to get my damaged alloy sorted out to my satisfaction!
They fitted what was supposed to be a brand new wheel last Saturday and when I got home and had a proper look at it, it has a 2'' band of diamond cutting that looks completly different to my other 3 wheels. There is also a slight bump where the two areas of cutting meet and the wheel has needed about 16 weights to get it balanced :shocked:
The weights are fecking silver as well :angry:
 
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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 03 June 2017, 18:33

kalimon - you've achieved what I thought previously impossible, made a dull grey car look stunning! :laugh: So did you just have your drive paved for the opportunity it gives for great reflection shots? Seriously though, that really is a top job, you must be very pleased. Sorry to hear about your wheel still not being sorted, very frustrating.

phope - likewise that does look great, sounds like you are nearly there with the repair.

Done nothing to mine today. Spent the whole day in the garden, moved my dinky shed to lift the base which has settled over the 30 odd years it's been down. So levelled out, replaced the paving stones and concreted around them to stop weeds growing where I can't normally get to. Replaced the shed and filled it back up. Pleased it's sorted but the result is that it doesn't really look like any work has been done other than the garden has a small pile of rubble in it :angry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: hog_hedge on 03 June 2017, 19:21

I managed to give it a quick maintenance wash but it's just a shame it won't stay clean for long :cry:

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Daz Auto on 03 June 2017, 20:08

Quote from: hog_hedge on 03 June 2017, 19:21

I managed to give it a quick maintenance wash but it's just a shame it won't stay clean for long :cry:

Pure White looks really good with the red and black trim. :cool: I was tempted by that colour, but the roads around me are always covered in mud. Muddy white is not a good look :sad:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 03 June 2017, 21:10

That wheel looks like it's been powder coated, not the factory black paint. New wheel my arse.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 03 June 2017, 21:25

Quote from: kalimon on 03 June 2017, 18:09

I am STILL waiting to get my damaged alloy sorted out to my satisfaction!
They fitted what was supposed to be a brand new wheel last Saturday and when I got home and had a proper look at it, it has a 2'' band of diamond cutting that looks completly different to my other 3 wheels. There is also a slight bump where the two areas of cutting meet and the wheel has needed about 16 weights to get it balanced :shocked:
The weights are fecking silver as well :angry:

I feel your pain Kalimon. Slightly different situation, but I had a couple of diamond cut alloys replaced under warranty on my previous car (mk6 GTD). Dealer ordered replacement wheels and when they arrived, they were both damaged so wheels re-ordered; also damaged when they arrived so re-ordered again. This went on until a total of nine wheels had been ordered before they got two that were undamaged that I was happy to accept..

Judging by the marks on some of the replacement wheels, I suspect that the dealer damaged some of them when fitting the tyres, although some looked as if they were substandard refurbs.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 03 June 2017, 21:47

Quote from: dubber36 on 03 June 2017, 21:10

That wheel looks like it's been powder coated, not the factory black paint. New wheel my arse.

My thoughts exactly.
When you closely, there are tiny burrs around all 5 wheel bolt holes while my original wheels are perfect.
This is not over by a long way.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 03 June 2017, 22:15

Quote from: Watts on 03 June 2017, 18:33

kalimon - you've achieved what I thought previously impossible, made a dull grey car look stunning! :laugh: So did you just have your drive paved for the opportunity it gives for great reflection shots? Seriously though, that really is a top job, you must be very pleased. Sorry to hear about your wheel still not being sorted, very frustrating.
There's a lot to be said for metallic paint as opposed to plain old red :wink:
This wheel thing is so irritating as I feel it could have been sorted out within a week if the dealership had had the will to do so.
They constantly promise to return my calls then fail to do so, which results in me having to email their head office in order to get a response. I've used this dealership for 10 years with my A3 and now my GTI and the Audi side of things were excellent.
.
phope - likewise that does look great, sounds like you are nearly there with the repair.

Done nothing to mine today. Spent the whole day in the garden, moved my dinky shed to lift the base which has settled over the 30 odd years it's been down. So levelled out, replaced the paving stones and concreted around them to stop weeds growing where I can't normally get to. Replaced the shed and filled it back up. Pleased it's sorted but the result is that it doesn't really look like any work has been done other than the garden has a small pile of rubble in it :angry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 03 June 2017, 23:03

Quote from: kalimon on 03 June 2017, 21:47

Quote from: dubber36 on 03 June 2017, 21:10

That wheel looks like it's been powder coated, not the factory black paint. New wheel my arse.

My thoughts exactly.
When you closely, there are tiny burrs around all 5 wheel bolt holes while my original wheels are perfect.
This is not over by a long way.

Great shine on the car  :cool: and I love the driveway too.

It makes me wonder with the wheel whether VW have a stock of refurbished wheels they send out as warranty replacements.
Obviously wheels that are replaced under warranty go somewhere so it would make financial sense for VW to get them refurbed and then used to replace other wheels that are coming in from dealerships under warranty claims.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 03 June 2017, 23:09

Quote from: Exonian on 03 June 2017, 23:03

It makes me wonder with the wheel whether VW have a stock of refurbished wheels they send out as warranty replacements.
Obviously wheels that are replaced under warranty go somewhere so it would make financial sense for VW to get them refurbed and then used to replace other wheels that are coming in from dealerships under warranty claims.

Based on my experience with the diamond cut wheels on my mk6 that were replaced under warranty, I think you're spot on Exonian.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 03 June 2017, 23:14

I am quite fussy and had 4 Austins replaced on my GTi.
They were new wheels and not refurbished, I checked them over carefully before taking the car away after fitment.
So VW can fit new wheels when required!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 03 June 2017, 23:21

VW do a thing with alloys where you take your damaged ones in for warranty replacement and they send yours to be refurbed while fitting a freshly refurbed one to yours. They very rarely fit brand new ones and will fit silver balancing weights too. Quite why they have counter balanced the weights that were already on is beyond me but I wouldn't be accepting that wheel. Seems like all vw dealers are the same as that's exactly what happened on my Tiguan. They either aren't trained properly or its just total incomepetance!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 03 June 2017, 23:46

Quote from: dubber36 on 03 June 2017, 21:10

That wheel looks like it's been powder coated, not the factory black paint. New wheel my arse.

My thoughts as well, look at the inner rim edge, looks like a ding in the edge and painted over.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 03 June 2017, 23:50

I've seen parts come into dealers from VW Germany in bits loads of times! It's like they don't give a f**k! The alloys are shipped in flimsy cardboard boxes, no packaging or bubble wrap. Any wonder they arrive in bits. One of my rear light clusters needed replacing under warranty early in ownership. It took 3 attempts to get a unit that wasn't damaged in transit....

There's no way a genuine straight wheel should need that amount of balancing weights. It's either a f**ked wheel or an incompetent fitter. Either as likely as the other.

If I remember correctly the mark on your original wheel was tiny? I'd have left well enough alone tbh. Your original wheel was in better condition than the replacement. It's not worth the aggravation dealing with dealers unless absolutely necessary imo. Rarely worth the hassle.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 04 June 2017, 08:34

I'm of the same opinion now Joe after the Tiguan wheel debacle I had. They managed to counter balance all 4 wheels and damaged three of the four even though I only went in for one replacement!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 04 June 2017, 08:35

Quote from: JoeGTI on 03 June 2017, 23:50

I've seen parts come into dealers from VW Germany in bits loads of times! It's like they don't give a f**k! The alloys are shipped in flimsy cardboard boxes, no packaging or bubble wrap. Any wonder they arrive in bits. One of my rear light clusters needed replacing under warranty early in ownership. It took 3 attempts to get a unit that wasn't damaged in transit....

There's no way a genuine straight wheel should need that amount of balancing weights. It's either a f**ked wheel or an incompetent fitter. Either as likely as the other.

If I remember correctly the mark on your original wheel was tiny? I'd have left well enough alone tbh. Your original wheel was in better condition than the replacement. It's not worth the aggravation dealing with dealers unless absolutely necessary imo. Rarely worth the hassle.

You're right Joe. I should have left well alone :smiley:
Serves me right for being a fussy bastard :cry:
I'm sure I will eventually get a wheel of them that doesn't look like it's been fitted by a one armed drunk but it may take a while.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 04 June 2017, 08:50

Quote from: Exonian on 03 June 2017, 23:03

Quote from: kalimon on 03 June 2017, 21:47

Quote from: dubber36 on 03 June 2017, 21:10

That wheel looks like it's been powder coated, not the factory black paint. New wheel my arse.

My thoughts exactly.
When you closely, there are tiny burrs around all 5 wheel bolt holes while my original wheels are perfect.
This is not over by a long way.

Great shine on the car  :cool: and I love the driveway too.

It makes me wonder with the wheel whether VW have a stock of refurbished wheels they send out as warranty replacements.
Obviously wheels that are replaced under warranty go somewhere so it would make financial sense for VW to get them refurbed and then used to replace other wheels that are coming in from dealerships under warranty claims.

You have to be right mate, there's no way this wheel is even close to being new and it's been sent to them direct from VW.
What the picture doesn't show is an area that looks like it has a handful of sand underneath the paint :shocked:
It's beginning to make my driveway look untidy :grin:

I laid some new turf at the front of the house this week that will finish everything off nicely when it beds in.
I will get some pics up when I can to bore everybody further :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 04 June 2017, 10:07

Quote from: kalimon on 04 June 2017, 08:50

Quote from: Exonian on 03 June 2017, 23:03

Quote from: kalimon on 03 June 2017, 21:47

Quote from: dubber36 on 03 June 2017, 21:10

That wheel looks like it's been powder coated, not the factory black paint. New wheel my arse.

My thoughts exactly.
When you closely, there are tiny burrs around all 5 wheel bolt holes while my original wheels are perfect.
This is not over by a long way.

Great shine on the car  :cool: and I love the driveway too.

It makes me wonder with the wheel whether VW have a stock of refurbished wheels they send out as warranty replacements.
Obviously wheels that are replaced under warranty go somewhere so it would make financial sense for VW to get them refurbed and then used to replace other wheels that are coming in from dealerships under warranty claims.

You have to right mate, there's no way this wheel is even close to being new and it's been sent to them direct from VW.
What the picture doesn't show is an area that looks like it has a handful of sand underneath the paint :shocked:
It's beginning to make my driveway look untidy :grin:

I laid some new turf at the front of the house this week that will finish everything off nicely when it beds in.
I will get some pics up when I can to bore everybody further :whistle:

We need a new thread where people can show off their driveways!  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 07 June 2017, 16:20

Had an email from the dealers to tell me that they have yet another alloy for my car :rolleyes:
I will be going over it in great detail before it even goes near my car.....I might even put my readers on :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 07 June 2017, 16:34

Quote from: kalimon on 07 June 2017, 16:20

Had an email from the dealers to tell me that they have yet another alloy for my car :rolleyes:
I will be going over it in great detail before it even goes near my car.....I might even put my readers on :grin:

I feel your dread.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 07 June 2017, 17:20

Quote from: Exonian on 07 June 2017, 16:34

Quote from: kalimon on 07 June 2017, 16:20

Had an email from the dealers to tell me that they have yet another alloy for my car :rolleyes:
I will be going over it in great detail before it even goes near my car.....I might even put my readers on :grin:

I feel your dread.

I hope they don't give it to the YTS trainee to fit the tyre!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 07 June 2017, 17:39

It's now officially become a 'saga' :sad:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 07 June 2017, 18:18

Quote from: kalimon on 07 June 2017, 17:39

It's now officially become a 'saga' :sad:

Positive thoughts.... :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 07 June 2017, 19:09

Quote from: Watts on 07 June 2017, 18:18

Quote from: kalimon on 07 June 2017, 17:39

It's now officially become a 'saga' :sad:

Positive thoughts.... :smiley:

Agreed with above 😎 also for the dodgy silver weights on santis etc iv found a permanent black markwe does the trick for a month or so lol yeah I know not everyones cuppa but don't they stick put like a sore thumb on santis  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 07 June 2017, 19:12

Got the car back after
Changing the discover nav, seems to have sorted the problems
Drivers door speaker, sorted
Fixing rattles, still have one left
Sorting out the breaking problem, they said there was an update for the brakes :shocked:
The fuel filler that gets stuck, they cut a bit off the catch
Knocking rear suspension, turns out it was the exhaust
Auto hold not always working, it was sorted with the brake update
Keys not always recognised, recoded, seems okay
Problems with mirrors folding, dipping and indicator bulb, seems all sorted
Broken drivers seat, they got the wrong part :rolleyes:

Told them and had them write on the worksheet to not clean the car, also had my do not clean hanger on the mirror that I told them to not remove. Got there to collect the car and seen them from reception driving the car out of the workshop, waited 5 minutes and when outside to see that they hadn't washed the car but it was wet(the do not wash hanger was still there) after going slightly mad they told me it was to get tree sap from the windscreen. Not being stupid I knew that was bull so waited for the car to dry off a bit and what do you know they wet the car to hide a scratch on the car about 9" long.

fatherless sons  :angry: they have said they will sort it when it is back in for the seat.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 07 June 2017, 20:10

Thought they'd agreed to replace it with a new car?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 07 June 2017, 20:21

Got there to collect the car and seen them from reception driving the car out of the workshop, waited 5 minutes and when outside to see that they hadn't washed the car but it was wet(the do not wash hanger was still there) after going slightly mad they told me it was to get tree sap from the windscreen. Not being stupid I knew that was bull so waited for the car to dry off a bit and what do you know they wet the car to hide a scratch on the car about 9" long.

fatherless sons  :angry: they have said they will sort it when it is back in for the seat.
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That's not very good at all trying to hide damage that they had obviously done I would have gone ballistic and demanded a senior manager and then took it higher fo the deception..

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 07 June 2017, 20:27

I wanted a GTi - so sorry to hear that tale of woe, you must be absolutely fuming :angry: Total respect though for the way you are handling it. Hope they do sort it all finally, sounds like you are nearly there. As for rattles, I'm of the opinon now that they are impossible to eradicate completely, they just aren't built as well as they should be.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GolfTi on 07 June 2017, 20:43

Maybe you should have gone with your heart.

After nearly four years and 50K My GTI is still sublime.


Then again maybe I'm not that fussy. Or maybe VW have given up on diseasals....

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 07 June 2017, 20:52

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 07 June 2017, 19:12

Got the car back after
Changing the discover nav, seems to have sorted the problems
Drivers door speaker, sorted
Fixing rattles, still have one left
Sorting out the breaking problem, they said there was an update for the brakes :shocked:
The fuel filler that gets stuck, they cut a bit off the catch
Knocking rear suspension, turns out it was the exhaust
Auto hold not always working, it was sorted with the brake update
Keys not always recognised, recoded, seems okay
Problems with mirrors folding, dipping and indicator bulb, seems all sorted
Broken drivers seat, they got the wrong part :rolleyes:

Told them and had them write on the worksheet to not clean the car, also had my do not clean hanger on the mirror that I told them to not remove. Got there to collect the car and seen them from reception driving the car out of the workshop, waited 5 minutes and when outside to see that they hadn't washed the car but it was wet(the do not wash hanger was still there) after going slightly mad they told me it was to get tree sap from the windscreen. Not being stupid I knew that was bull so waited for the car to dry off a bit and what do you know they wet the car to hide a scratch on the car about 9" long.

fatherless sons  :angry: they have said they will sort it when it is back in for the seat.

Jeez it's like handing your car over to the Marx Brothers.  Cars get more and more expensive, build quality gets poorer and poorer and dealer workmanship and customer service goes subterranean.  Feel for you.   You'd think they'd be bending over backwards with all the issues the car has had, but you get a big scratch instead. Make them suffer for their incompetence.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 07 June 2017, 20:58

It makes my issue seem very trivial in comparison.
I think I'll stop moaning after hearing this utter shambles :shocked:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Cossieian on 07 June 2017, 22:28

Fitted new wheels this morning.
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj186/mccanno1/Mobile%20Uploads/0F57C265-0113-48E3-982B-EC27B131F369.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/mccanno1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/0F57C265-0113-48E3-982B-EC27B131F369.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 07 June 2017, 22:35

Quote from: Cossieian on 07 June 2017, 22:28

Fitted new wheels this morning.
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj186/mccanno1/Mobile%20Uploads/0F57C265-0113-48E3-982B-EC27B131F369.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/mccanno1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/0F57C265-0113-48E3-982B-EC27B131F369.jpg.html)

Difficult to see them, what are they? The contrast looks good though :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Cossieian on 07 June 2017, 22:38

Quote from: Watts on 07 June 2017, 22:35

Quote from: Cossieian on 07 June 2017, 22:28

Fitted new wheels this morning.
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj186/mccanno1/Mobile%20Uploads/0F57C265-0113-48E3-982B-EC27B131F369.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/mccanno1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/0F57C265-0113-48E3-982B-EC27B131F369.jpg.html)

Difficult to see them, what are they? The contrast looks good though :smiley:

Yea I know what you mean, black wheels the design gets lost somewhat :undecided:
Anyway they are Team Dynamic 1.3s /19s.

If I'm being 100% honest I'm not feeling them, when I fitted my 18 1.2s I was well chuffed, but I feel a bit meh with these :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 08 June 2017, 08:58

Just looked at them online, they look okay but a bit samey, I thought you had Prets on this R? They would look good in black with the Limestone.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: LRWmotorsport on 08 June 2017, 09:09

I'm not usually a fan of black wheels buyt have to say that really does look the business.


[quote author :cool:=Cossieian link=topic=259354.msg2567822#msg2567822 date=1496871510]

Quote from: Watts on 07 June 2017, 22:35

Quote from: Cossieian on 07 June 2017, 22:28

Fitted new wheels this morning.
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj186/mccanno1/Mobile%20Uploads/0F57C265-0113-48E3-982B-EC27B131F369.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/mccanno1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/0F57C265-0113-48E3-982B-EC27B131F369.jpg.html)

Difficult to see them, what are they? The contrast looks good though :smiley:

Yea I know what you mean, black wheels the design gets lost somewhat :undecided:
Anyway they are Team Dynamic 1.3s /19s.

If I'm being 100% honest I'm not feeling them, when I fitted my 18 1.2s I was well chuffed, but I feel a bit meh with these :laugh:
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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 08 June 2017, 09:59

Quote from: JoeGTI on 07 June 2017, 20:10

Thought they'd agreed to replace it with a new car?

I still have the choice of a new car and they have agreed that if I'm still not happy in a few months time that they will hold the offer open, my solicitor has it in writing.

If the Mk7.5 GTD had the sound and sport pack I would have ordered a new car by now but I'm hoping they will add it later. Another thing is I really like my car and would be more than happy with it if the problems were sorted out. The colour is perfect and the only other thing I prefer on the facelift is the headlights.

Quote from: Booth11 on 07 June 2017, 20:52

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 07 June 2017, 19:12

Got the car back after
Changing the discover nav, seems to have sorted the problems
Drivers door speaker, sorted
Fixing rattles, still have one left
Sorting out the breaking problem, they said there was an update for the brakes :shocked:
The fuel filler that gets stuck, they cut a bit off the catch
Knocking rear suspension, turns out it was the exhaust
Auto hold not always working, it was sorted with the brake update
Keys not always recognised, recoded, seems okay
Problems with mirrors folding, dipping and indicator bulb, seems all sorted
Broken drivers seat, they got the wrong part :rolleyes:

Told them and had them write on the worksheet to not clean the car, also had my do not clean hanger on the mirror that I told them to not remove. Got there to collect the car and seen them from reception driving the car out of the workshop, waited 5 minutes and when outside to see that they hadn't washed the car but it was wet(the do not wash hanger was still there) after going slightly mad they told me it was to get tree sap from the windscreen. Not being stupid I knew that was bull so waited for the car to dry off a bit and what do you know they wet the car to hide a scratch on the car about 9" long.

fatherless sons  :angry: they have said they will sort it when it is back in for the seat.

Jeez it's like handing your car over to the Marx Brothers.  Cars get more and more expensive, build quality gets poorer and poorer and dealer workmanship and customer service goes subterranean.  Feel for you.   You'd think they'd be bending over backwards with all the issues the car has had, but you get a big scratch instead. Make them suffer for their incompetence.

To be fair VW are being okay about it.

Quote from: Watts on 07 June 2017, 20:27

I wanted a GTi - so sorry to hear that tale of woe, you must be absolutely fuming :angry: Total respect though for the way you are handling it. Hope they do sort it all finally, sounds like you are nearly there. As for rattles, I'm of the opinon now that they are impossible to eradicate completely, they just aren't built as well as they should be.

I've learned by now that getting too worked up about it only winds me and people around me up and no car is worth that.

Quote from: GolfTi on 07 June 2017, 20:43

Maybe you should have gone with your heart.

After nearly four years and 50K My GTI is still sublime.


Then again maybe I'm not that fussy. Or maybe VW have given up on diseasals....

I've got a clubsport coming next year from a family member when she gets her new car.

Hope this multi quote works :embarrassed:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 08 June 2017, 10:20

Personally I'd have avoided all this grief and hassle (it was totally inevitable tbh) and just have accepted the offer of the new car straight away. Life's too short.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 08 June 2017, 11:53

Quote from: JoeGTI on 08 June 2017, 10:20

Personally I'd have avoided all this grief and hassle (it was totally inevitable tbh) and just have accepted the offer of the new car straight away. Life's too short.

I still would have to go through all this because I'd be keeping this car until the new one was built.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 08 June 2017, 13:19

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 08 June 2017, 11:53

Quote from: JoeGTI on 08 June 2017, 10:20

Personally I'd have avoided all this grief and hassle (it was totally inevitable tbh) and just have accepted the offer of the new car straight away. Life's too short.

I still would have to go through all this because I'd be keeping this car until the new one was built.

It's an absolute no brainer as far as I would be concerned. If your having so many problems you should accept the new car without hesitation. Would you not be getting the 7.5 for basically no cost and saving you a huge amount on depreciation.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 08 June 2017, 13:45

Quote from: CraigW on 08 June 2017, 13:19

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 08 June 2017, 11:53

Quote from: JoeGTI on 08 June 2017, 10:20

Personally I'd have avoided all this grief and hassle (it was totally inevitable tbh) and just have accepted the offer of the new car straight away. Life's too short.

I still would have to go through all this because I'd be keeping this car until the new one was built.

It's an absolute no brainer as far as I would be concerned. If your having so many problems you should accept the new car without hesitation. Would you not be getting the 7.5 for basically no cost and saving you a huge amount on depreciation.

The only thing I would be paying for is options, not including paint because I've already paid for it on my car and because I'd be going from 5 door to 3 door and the only option on my Mk7 is paint and sound and sport they will through in a DSG box or £1k of options.

It is not all about money though, as I've said before I can't get the facelift with either the colour I have or the sound and sport pack and I really like my car except for its faults which are getting sorted to a degree.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 08 June 2017, 13:52

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 08 June 2017, 13:45

Quote from: CraigW on 08 June 2017, 13:19

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 08 June 2017, 11:53

Quote from: JoeGTI on 08 June 2017, 10:20

Personally I'd have avoided all this grief and hassle (it was totally inevitable tbh) and just have accepted the offer of the new car straight away. Life's too short.

I still would have to go through all this because I'd be keeping this car until the new one was built.

It's an absolute no brainer as far as I would be concerned. If your having so many problems you should accept the new car without hesitation. Would you not be getting the 7.5 for basically no cost and saving you a huge amount on depreciation.

The only thing I would be paying for is options, not including paint because I've already paid for it on my car and because I'd be going from 5 door to 3 door and the only option on my Mk7 is paint and sound and sport they will through in a DSG box or £1k of options.

It is not all about money though, as I've said before I can't get the facelift with either the colour I have or the sound and sport pack and I really like my car except for its faults which are getting sorted to a degree.

It sounds like it has too many faults though and they might resolve a few but probably not all. I think you've been unlucky and received a Friday car

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 08 June 2017, 15:55

Booked car in on 20th June to have a new wheel fitted.
I've spoken to the service department and they have assured me that the wheel they have received from VW is a brand new wheel, still plastic wrapped.
Hopefully this will be the end of it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 08 June 2017, 18:02

Quote from: kalimon on 08 June 2017, 15:55

Booked car in on 20th June to have a new wheel fitted.
I've spoken to the service department and they have assured me that the wheel they have received from VW is a brand new wheel, still plastic wrapped.
Hopefully this will be the end of it.

I heard from a friend who works in a VW dealers in Manchester that they got in the umpteenth wheel for a fussy customer but one of the guys dropped it but that it should be okay because it was in wrapping  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 08 June 2017, 18:04

Quote from: CraigW on 08 June 2017, 13:52

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 08 June 2017, 13:45

Quote from: CraigW on 08 June 2017, 13:19

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 08 June 2017, 11:53

Quote from: JoeGTI on 08 June 2017, 10:20

Personally I'd have avoided all this grief and hassle (it was totally inevitable tbh) and just have accepted the offer of the new car straight away. Life's too short.

I still would have to go through all this because I'd be keeping this car until the new one was built.

It's an absolute no brainer as far as I would be concerned. If your having so many problems you should accept the new car without hesitation. Would you not be getting the 7.5 for basically no cost and saving you a huge amount on depreciation.

The only thing I would be paying for is options, not including paint because I've already paid for it on my car and because I'd be going from 5 door to 3 door and the only option on my Mk7 is paint and sound and sport they will through in a DSG box or £1k of options.

It is not all about money though, as I've said before I can't get the facelift with either the colour I have or the sound and sport pack and I really like my car except for its faults which are getting sorted to a degree.

It sounds like it has too many faults though and they might resolve a few but probably not all. I think you've been unlucky and received a Friday car

Thinking the same but I would rather have this car but if it is not right in a few months then I will get a new car.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 08 June 2017, 21:10

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 08 June 2017, 18:02

Quote from: kalimon on 08 June 2017, 15:55

Booked car in on 20th June to have a new wheel fitted.
I've spoken to the service department and they have assured me that the wheel they have received from VW is a brand new wheel, still plastic wrapped.
Hopefully this will be the end of it.

I heard from a friend who works in a VW dealers in Manchester that they got in the umpteenth wheel for a fussy customer but one of the guys dropped it but that it should be okay because it was in wrapping  :whistle:

Don't get me wrong, I'm sure there's at least one more feck up before I'm satisfied with the wheel :rolleyes:
And I am not a fussy customer :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 09 June 2017, 06:18

Quote from: kalimon on 08 June 2017, 21:10

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 08 June 2017, 18:02

Quote from: kalimon on 08 June 2017, 15:55

Booked car in on 20th June to have a new wheel fitted.
I've spoken to the service department and they have assured me that the wheel they have received from VW is a brand new wheel, still plastic wrapped.
Hopefully this will be the end of it.

I heard from a friend who works in a VW dealers in Manchester that they got in the umpteenth wheel for a fussy customer but one of the guys dropped it but that it should be okay because it was in wrapping  :whistle:

Don't get me wrong, I'm sure there's at least one more feck up before I'm satisfied with the wheel :rolleyes:
And I am not a fussy customer :laugh:

Can't you pop in beforehand and inspect the wheel in its box?

*********************

@cossieian the wheels look great  :cool:

@ I wanted a GTI: hats off to you for your patience and persistence.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 09 June 2017, 07:09

Quote from: Exonian on 09 June 2017, 06:18

Quote from: kalimon on 08 June 2017, 21:10

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 08 June 2017, 18:02

Quote from: kalimon on 08 June 2017, 15:55

Booked car in on 20th June to have a new wheel fitted.
I've spoken to the service department and they have assured me that the wheel they have received from VW is a brand new wheel, still plastic wrapped.
Hopefully this will be the end of it.

I heard from a friend who works in a VW dealers in Manchester that they got in the umpteenth wheel for a fussy customer but one of the guys dropped it but that it should be okay because it was in wrapping  :whistle:

Don't get me wrong, I'm sure there's at least one more feck up before I'm satisfied with the wheel :rolleyes:
And I am not a fussy customer :laugh:

Can't you pop in beforehand and inspect the wheel in its box?

Good shout
I'll call in early next week for a viewing.
*********************

@cossieian the wheels look great  :cool:

@ I wanted a GTI: hats off to you for your patience and persistence.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 09 June 2017, 08:48

Quote from: kalimon on 08 June 2017, 21:10

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 08 June 2017, 18:02

Quote from: kalimon on 08 June 2017, 15:55

Booked car in on 20th June to have a new wheel fitted.
I've spoken to the service department and they have assured me that the wheel they have received from VW is a brand new wheel, still plastic wrapped.
Hopefully this will be the end of it.

I heard from a friend who works in a VW dealers in Manchester that they got in the umpteenth wheel for a fussy customer but one of the guys dropped it but that it should be okay because it was in wrapping  :whistle:

Don't get me wrong, I'm sure there's at least one more feck up before I'm satisfied with the wheel :rolleyes:
And I am not a fussy customer :laugh:

If it was me I'd consider taking the wheel from them and get it fitted at someplace like a wheel specialist where they know how to fit tyres and then drop the wheel back to them but only after as Exonian said going in and checking the wheel over really really well.

Btw you can never be too fussy

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 09 June 2017, 10:43

From a warranty point of view there is no way that VW will let you take the new wheel away and fit it elsewhere.

They fit the new one and will insist on keeping the old one.

When I had new wheels fitted I asked if I could supply 2 new tyres, they would only let me buy new tyres from them at 3x the price of a competitive supplier or refit the existing 1/2 worn tyres.

I let them put the old tyres on the new wheels!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 09 June 2017, 10:54

Quote from: clubsport on 09 June 2017, 10:43

From a warranty point of view there is no way that VW will let you take the new wheel away and fit it elsewhere.

They fit the new one and will insist on keeping the old one.

When I had new wheels fitted I asked if I could supply 2 new tyres, they would only let me buy new tyres from them at 3x the price of a competitive supplier or refit the existing 1/2 worn tyres.

I let them put the old tyres on the new wheels!

I've done it before after a dealer scratched wheels on my car. Took the wheels away in their boxes and had them fitted and dropped the scratched wheel back to them the next day.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 09 June 2017, 13:45

I'm not too bothered about them fitting it as they now know that if they balls it up, they will be having to get yet another new wheel
What I would like to do is view the wheel and then keep it in my car for a week until it gets fitted, as it's sods law that some prick will damage it while it's being stored :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 09 June 2017, 14:33

Quote from: kalimon on 09 June 2017, 13:45

I'm not too bothered about them fitting it as they now know that if they balls it up, they will be having to get yet another new wheel
What I would like to do is view the wheel and then keep it in my car for a week until it gets fitted, as it's sods law that some prick will damage it while it's being stored :rolleyes:

Why can't they fit it when you are in seeing the wheel? It is only a 5 minute job.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 09 June 2017, 14:41

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 09 June 2017, 14:33

Quote from: kalimon on 09 June 2017, 13:45

I'm not too bothered about them fitting it as they now know that if they balls it up, they will be having to get yet another new wheel
What I would like to do is view the wheel and then keep it in my car for a week until it gets fitted, as it's sods law that some prick will damage it while it's being stored :rolleyes:

Why can't they fit it when you are in seeing the wheel? It is only a 5 minute job.

You would think so wouldn't you?
It's more like an hour in reality but I couldn't even have a guess at why it takes that amount of time.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 09 June 2017, 15:27

Quote from: kalimon on 09 June 2017, 14:41

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 09 June 2017, 14:33

Quote from: kalimon on 09 June 2017, 13:45

I'm not too bothered about them fitting it as they now know that if they balls it up, they will be having to get yet another new wheel
What I would like to do is view the wheel and then keep it in my car for a week until it gets fitted, as it's sods law that some prick will damage it while it's being stored :rolleyes:

Why can't they fit it when you are in seeing the wheel? It is only a 5 minute job.

You would think so wouldn't you?
It's more like an hour in reality but I couldn't even have a guess at why it takes that amount of time.

I think I may have figured out why the damage and lengthy time it takes them.

(http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj564/Noghtblue-GTD/47458663-CB50-4A57-A27F-FC4D846136D2_zpsfvkjcfku.jpg) (http://s1268.photobucket.com/user/Noghtblue-GTD/media/47458663-CB50-4A57-A27F-FC4D846136D2_zpsfvkjcfku.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Paul70 on 09 June 2017, 19:23

First mod for the Clubsport - a nice shiny new 034 dogbone mount to tighten things up a bit. Next of the list Cup2 tyres and a pedal box.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 10 June 2017, 17:34

 Decided it was finally time to Krytox the door seals and window felts.  Recently had the beginnings of a telltale creaking from drivers' door perimeter area (maybe rear passenger door) at low speeds, reminiscent of my old mk6 creaking seals/felts problem.  Wanted to nip it in the bud before it starts to drive me to distraction.
 
Cleaned the seals first with Panel Wipe then decanted some Krytox onto a saucer and appplied carefully with a detailing brush (instead of usual fingertips) which was great for getting into the groove of the soft main door seal, and for avoiding it going on surrounding paintwork.  Also applied to window felts, which are often the cause of the creaking, and all other contact seals. Left the lubricant for a while then wiped over with an old microfibre towel to get the excess off.   
 
 (http://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/vwroc/monthly_2017_06/1BF329A4-B868-4A37-BAC8-FD29ABDE453D.thumb.JPG.55ab2074e650dd8b6b40598c3e788033.JPG) (http://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/vwroc/monthly_2017_06/1BF329A4-B868-4A37-BAC8-FD29ABDE453D.JPG.4373a92bc9940d4f0c92798716906b9f.JPG)
 
 (http://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/vwroc/monthly_2017_06/EA60835F-027B-4CE0-A06C-A2381A55C39D.thumb.JPG.dea752747f8050efe75254389cf422d2.JPG) (http://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/vwroc/monthly_2017_06/EA60835F-027B-4CE0-A06C-A2381A55C39D.JPG.6de1b7f6c67251966142ca04e05b8ab4.JPG)
 
 (http://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/vwroc/monthly_2017_06/49F5AC27-BDF0-4F7D-80A3-6CB94235C7A5.thumb.JPG.7ddb2938cbee9fe281a4315b471e8b3d.JPG) (http://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/vwroc/monthly_2017_06/49F5AC27-BDF0-4F7D-80A3-6CB94235C7A5.JPG.92d96e78213e6d0d719b3eb0c55847dc.JPG)
 
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 (http://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/vwroc/monthly_2017_06/B4C8725A-08BD-4BA8-B729-BA12EAEAD014.thumb.JPG.13811c8ddeef7837e9b9ccab7b8d62cc.JPG) (http://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/vwroc/monthly_2017_06/B4C8725A-08BD-4BA8-B729-BA12EAEAD014.JPG.1967622776e5c8e345b239e62511e681.JPG)
 
Been out for a drive since and creaking is gone.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 10 June 2017, 17:50

Good tips, thanks for posting, mine is creaking worse than ever despite a few coats of the stuff - I think I've been too mean with it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Eccie on 10 June 2017, 17:54

Its good stuff Booth, I had a creak on the dash of my wife merc, slipped in a little of this and bingo !

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 10 June 2017, 18:22

Quote from: Eccie on 10 June 2017, 17:54

Its good stuff Booth, I had a creak on the dash of my wife merc, slipped in a little of this and bingo !

Yeah I know, used it on my mk6 for same problem.  Never without a bottle.  If you have a Golf, you should have a bottle of Krytox, lol.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 10 June 2017, 18:23

Quote from: Watts on 10 June 2017, 17:50

Good tips, thanks for posting, mine is creaking worse than ever despite a few coats of the stuff - I think I've been too mean with it.

How frugal were you with it? 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 10 June 2017, 18:30

I'm amazed you lasted this long before needing to lube those seals. I had to do that within a matter of months of getting the car. Same with the previous.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 10 June 2017, 18:36

Quote from: Booth11 on 10 June 2017, 18:23

Quote from: Watts on 10 June 2017, 17:50

Good tips, thanks for posting, mine is creaking worse than ever despite a few coats of the stuff - I think I've been too mean with it.

How frugal were you with it?

Fingertip approach and only around the top of the door seals, not down the sides. It usually helps eliminate most noise but lasts only about a week. Also wasn't doing the felt seals until a week or two ago, all I have are streaks down the glass and more noise than ever! I'll have another go following your tips and hopefully that should sort it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 10 June 2017, 19:11

Quote from: JoeGTI on 10 June 2017, 18:30

I'm amazed you lasted this long before needing to lube those seals. I had to do that within a matter of months of getting the car. Same with the previous.

So am I Joe, longer than I expected, the seals in the mk6 needed doing after 16 months so I got away with an extra 4 months with the R, lol. I think it's because (and this can actually work against you too) I often wax around the inside of the door (not the seals), which stops the waterfall of rain off the roof but also seems to keep seal creaking at bay for longer, but people have had this actually cause creaking.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 10 June 2017, 19:15

Quote from: Watts on 10 June 2017, 18:36

Quote from: Booth11 on 10 June 2017, 18:23

Quote from: Watts on 10 June 2017, 17:50

Good tips, thanks for posting, mine is creaking worse than ever despite a few coats of the stuff - I think I've been too mean with it.

How frugal were you with it?

Fingertip approach and only around the top of the door seals, not down the sides. It usually helps eliminate most noise but lasts only about a week. Also wasn't doing the felt seals until a week or two ago, all I have are streaks down the glass and more noise than ever! I'll have another go following your tips and hopefully that should sort it.

Do the lot Watts.  Basically where there's contact with rubber/seal/felt where the door closes, it gets Krytox'd. Key is to make sure they are wiped down with IPA first as if they are greasy or have wax on then the oil won't absorb properly.  If it rains you will get some wreaking but wiping off excess after application minimises this.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 10 June 2017, 19:30

Quote from: JoeGTI on 10 June 2017, 18:30

I'm amazed you lasted this long before needing to lube those seals. I had to do that within a matter of months of getting the car. Same with the previous.

That's because you live in the west of Ireland and Rebecca lives in the southeast of England Joe :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 10 June 2017, 22:02

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 10 June 2017, 19:30

Quote from: JoeGTI on 10 June 2017, 18:30

I'm amazed you lasted this long before needing to lube those seals. I had to do that within a matter of months of getting the car. Same with the previous.

That's because you live in the west of Ireland and Rebecca lives in the southeast of England Joe :whistle:

Ha, that could be a factor.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 11 June 2017, 15:40

Cleaned it.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4215/35106484561_5d5b2ef429_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VueULz)

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(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4244/34392271794_5bf193ce91_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Up8ocm)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4278/34427573033_11d3d5f20a_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Usfj2p)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4283/34392260134_1515d7c73e_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Up8jJj)
 
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4276/35236441935_674ff5df43_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VFHYyX)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4233/34392300484_e4a1b08ba4_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Up8wJ1)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dereks on 11 June 2017, 15:55

Looks amazing^ was in the dealer today to hopefully change the GTi to a used R left it with them to find a suitable spec.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 11 June 2017, 16:04

Quote from: Booth11 on 11 June 2017, 15:40

Cleaned it.

Where did I leave my sunglasses... I need them to look at that!
 :cool:  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 11 June 2017, 16:30

Quote from: Booth11 on 11 June 2017, 15:40

Cleaned it.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4215/35106484561_5d5b2ef429_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VueULz)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4261/35236411745_af87b0eb4f_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VFHPAr)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4195/35070794042_b351978c12_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Vr5ZdN)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4258/35070788922_00365d1442_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Vr5XGw)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4201/35236416575_b2eb3341b8_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VFHR2H)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4244/34392271794_5bf193ce91_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Up8ocm)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4278/34427573033_11d3d5f20a_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Usfj2p)

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(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4276/35236441935_674ff5df43_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VFHYyX)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4233/34392300484_e4a1b08ba4_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Up8wJ1)

Didn't you once get in trouble for this kind of behaviour Rebecca? :laugh:
Hope Craig doesn't spot your post :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 11 June 2017, 17:10

Quote from: kalimon on 11 June 2017, 16:30

Didn't you once get in trouble for this kind of behaviour Rebecca? :laugh:
Hope Craig doesn't spot your post :whistle:

Yes.  I now usually just post a link to the post in the detailing section, but since my fellow detailers seem to get away posting in both, I thought I'd run the gauntlet this once.  If anyone finds it intolerably offensive I will remove it.  :tongue:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 11 June 2017, 17:37

Quote from: dereks on 11 June 2017, 15:55

Looks amazing^ was in the dealer today to hopefully change the GTi to a used R left it with them to find a suitable spec.

What spec are you looking for?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 11 June 2017, 17:38

Quote from: Exonian on 11 June 2017, 16:04

Quote from: Booth11 on 11 June 2017, 15:40

Cleaned it.

Where did I leave my sunglasses... I need them to look at that!
 :cool:  :smiley:

Lol, it made a nice change to have the sun out for once, it's usually turns overcast the second I whip out a camera.  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dereks on 11 June 2017, 18:25

Quote from: Booth11 on 11 June 2017, 17:37

Quote from: dereks on 11 June 2017, 15:55

Looks amazing^ was in the dealer today to hopefully change the GTi to a used R left it with them to find a suitable spec.

What spec are you looking for?

Trying not to be over fussy as trying to find well specced ones are difficult, 3dr DSG and the 19's are the must haves any colour considered except white said I would maybe take a car with the 18's if it had some good options, glass roof is what I really like but rare I'm in no rush so will see what they can come up with.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 11 June 2017, 19:18

Quote from: dereks on 11 June 2017, 18:25

Quote from: Booth11 on 11 June 2017, 17:37

Quote from: dereks on 11 June 2017, 15:55

Looks amazing^ was in the dealer today to hopefully change the GTi to a used R left it with them to find a suitable spec.

What spec are you looking for?

Trying not to be over fussy as trying to find well specced ones are difficult, 3dr DSG and the 19's are the must haves any colour considered except white said I would maybe take a car with the 18's if it had some good options, glass roof is what I really like but rare I'm in no rush so will see what they can come up with.

Good luck with your search, it's worth the wait.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: TwoSheds on 11 June 2017, 20:31

Quote from: dereks on 11 June 2017, 18:25

Quote from: Booth11 on 11 June 2017, 17:37

Quote from: dereks on 11 June 2017, 15:55

Looks amazing^ was in the dealer today to hopefully change the GTi to a used R left it with them to find a suitable spec.

What spec are you looking for?

Trying not to be over fussy as trying to find well specced ones are difficult, 3dr DSG and the 19's are the must haves any colour considered except white said I would maybe take a car with the 18's if it had some good options, glass roof is what I really like but rare I'm in no rush so will see what they can come up with.

Have you had a nose at the VWUK website ?

There are 68 used Mk7 R's listed (3door with DSG)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dereks on 11 June 2017, 21:22

Quote from: TwoSheds on 11 June 2017, 20:31

Quote from: dereks on 11 June 2017, 18:25

Quote from: Booth11 on 11 June 2017, 17:37

Quote from: dereks on 11 June 2017, 15:55

Looks amazing^ was in the dealer today to hopefully change the GTi to a used R left it with them to find a suitable spec.

What spec are you looking for?

Trying not to be over fussy as trying to find well specced ones are difficult, 3dr DSG and the 19's are the must haves any colour considered except white said I would maybe take a car with the 18's if it had some good options, glass roof is what I really like but rare I'm in no rush so will see what they can come up with.

Have you had a nose at the VWUK website ?

There are 68 used Mk7 R's listed (3door with DSG)

Yeah actually seen a few I like but I'm happy to wait a while for my dealer to see what he can find, I've got a good relationship with them and have a knack of finding what people want also he's already offered a great price on my GTi as he's low on stock.

For now I will wait but obviously if nothing crops up I will look elsewhere.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jdm owner on 11 June 2017, 21:26

Made the most of the nice weather.
(http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh170/paulhast039/B008A64F-A61D-4808-B267-71C702200123_zpsnhz6rgdx.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ian_C on 11 June 2017, 21:49

Added badgeskins to my mk7.5 GTD

Before
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After
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Before
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After
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Rear
(http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p267/myredzed/Golf%20GTD/IMG_0384_zpsgr8mzv45.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Wide on 12 June 2017, 18:30

Tried to find my tow bar.. :sad: :sad: :sad:
 :grin:(http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p408/Mangewide/P1010303_zpsrdr2mgac.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 16 June 2017, 19:34

^^ Looks gorgeous.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 16 June 2017, 19:35

Topped and tailed it this evening. 

Engine bay - wasn’t too bad as was done just after Easter detail, so just a spruce up and dressing with Aerospace 303, a WoWo detailing brush and compressed air for getting into tight dusty nooks.  Forgot to take before pics. Here’s the after:

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4278/34959646590_ce1609beba_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VggjXq)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4203/35307163656_bd71b005da_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VMYrEY)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4257/35307164236_1acb59e064_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VMYrQY)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4290/35347066255_54f85075e8_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VRuXjP)

Boot -  was a bit of a state, bootliner had a big patch of dried on yoghurt where it fell out of a shopping bag and spilt.  Plus general detritus from work stuff.  Bootliner out and boot floor vacuumed with Metorvac Van n Blo, then Auto Finesse Dressle used on plastic trim and bootliner. 

Before
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4224/35179843662_c7973fdbd7_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VAHTSE)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4273/35179846812_8dfc91feff_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VAHUNY)

After
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4277/34503463614_8460a8df2f_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UyXgDG)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4272/34503461004_413384c382_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UyXfSG)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4268/35217237761_289ce257a1_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VE2xQv)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 16 June 2017, 19:59

I'm surprised you don't have the extra engine cover thingy that VW skimped on :smiley:
I never bothered but you are a lot more of a perfectionist than me judging by your detailing shed :kiss:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 16 June 2017, 20:06

Quote from: kalimon on 16 June 2017, 19:59

I'm surprised you don't have the extra engine cover thingy that VW skimped on :smiley:
I never bothered but you are a lot more of a perfectionist than me judging by your detailing shed :kiss:

I do, it's under my desk at work (picked up from TPS ages ago), just haven't got round to fitting it yet.  :embarrassed:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 16 June 2017, 20:25

Quote from: Booth11 on 16 June 2017, 20:06

Quote from: kalimon on 16 June 2017, 19:59

I'm surprised you don't have the extra engine cover thingy that VW skimped on :smiley:
I never bothered but you are a lot more of a perfectionist than me judging by your detailing shed :kiss:

I do, it's under my desk at work (picked up from TPS ages ago), just haven't got round to fitting it yet.  :embarrassed:

What bit? I'm not one for cleaning engine bays but have in the past years ago.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 16 June 2017, 20:30

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 16 June 2017, 20:25

Quote from: Booth11 on 16 June 2017, 20:06

Quote from: kalimon on 16 June 2017, 19:59

I'm surprised you don't have the extra engine cover thingy that VW skimped on :smiley:
I never bothered but you are a lot more of a perfectionist than me judging by your detailing shed :kiss:

I do, it's under my desk at work (picked up from TPS ages ago), just haven't got round to fitting it yet.  :embarrassed:

What bit? I'm not one for cleaning engine bays but have in the past years ago.

This bit (not my car):

(https://s14.postimg.org/6natqjow1/IMG_3295.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/5xs1e6ocd/)

Here's how to fit it and parts needed if interested. 

http://www.vwroc.com/forums/topic/17640-mk7-golf-r-fitting-the-lower-engine-cover/

It looks much better and covers up those hateful little sections that are a pita to clean.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 16 June 2017, 20:31

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 16 June 2017, 20:25

Quote from: Booth11 on 16 June 2017, 20:06

Quote from: kalimon on 16 June 2017, 19:59

I'm surprised you don't have the extra engine cover thingy that VW skimped on :smiley:
I never bothered but you are a lot more of a perfectionist than me judging by your detailing shed :kiss:

I do, it's under my desk at work (picked up from TPS ages ago), just haven't got round to fitting it yet.  :embarrassed:

What bit? I'm not one for cleaning engine bays but have in the past years ago.

Earlier MK7's had another small plastic cover just in front of the main cover. There was a theory they deleted it as it was prone to working loose and getting caught in the fans but I reckon it was just cost cutting.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 16 June 2017, 20:39

Quote from: JoeGTI on 16 June 2017, 20:31

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 16 June 2017, 20:25

Quote from: Booth11 on 16 June 2017, 20:06

Quote from: kalimon on 16 June 2017, 19:59

I'm surprised you don't have the extra engine cover thingy that VW skimped on :smiley:
I never bothered but you are a lot more of a perfectionist than me judging by your detailing shed :kiss:

I do, it's under my desk at work (picked up from TPS ages ago), just haven't got round to fitting it yet.  :embarrassed:

What bit? I'm not one for cleaning engine bays but have in the past years ago.

Earlier MK7's had another small plastic cover just in front of the main cover. There was a theory they deleted it as it was prone to working loose and getting caught in the fans but I reckon it was just cost cutting.

So it's only for the 'non tractor' engines. I'll have to get it ordered next year then.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 17 June 2017, 19:06

Taken mine on holiday! From home in west London to Chatsworth house in Derbyshire, now enjoying some local ale at an excellent pub near Matlock Bath. Tomorrow driving to see family near Middlesbrough. Didn't get to explore the performance much as there seemed to be the threat of a speed camera every 10 feet on the M25 and the M1, plus a few 50 zones, so at least the economy was good at nearly 45mpg over the 165 miles. Aircon was excellent and the ride superb even on 19s without DCC. What a great all-rounder :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 17 June 2017, 19:38

Tried to connect my OBDeleven for over an hour and couldn't get it to connect. Tablet could see it but it wouldn't connect even after restarting the tablet. Anyone else have this issue.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 17 June 2017, 20:02

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 17 June 2017, 19:38

Tried to connect my OBDeleven for over an hour and couldn't get it to connect. Tablet could see it but it wouldn't connect even after restarting the tablet. Anyone else have this issue.

Reports of same issue on another forum, so you are not alone.  For some, deleting the obdeleven app and reinstalling it worked.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 17 June 2017, 20:05

I have been using OBDeleven since the start of the year without issue. A few days ago it wouldn't connect.
I went to the app store. found OBDeleven and saw an update was available.
Connected fine straight after that!
Good luck!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 17 June 2017, 20:17

Quote from: Booth11 on 17 June 2017, 20:02

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 17 June 2017, 19:38

Tried to connect my OBDeleven for over an hour and couldn't get it to connect. Tablet could see it but it wouldn't connect even after restarting the tablet. Anyone else have this issue.

Reports of same issue on another forum, so you are not alone.  For some, deleting the obdeleven app and reinstalling it worked.

Cheers

Quote from: clubsport on 17 June 2017, 20:05

I have been using OBDeleven since the start of the year without issue. A few days ago it wouldn't connect.
I went to the app store. found OBDeleven and saw an update was available.
Connected fine straight after that!
Good luck!

Cheers, will try it tomorrow. I've got just under 18 hours of Le Mans and almost two slabs of Heineken to get through first.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 19 June 2017, 20:40

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 17 June 2017, 20:17

Quote from: Booth11 on 17 June 2017, 20:02

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 17 June 2017, 19:38

Tried to connect my OBDeleven for over an hour and couldn't get it to connect. Tablet could see it but it wouldn't connect even after restarting the tablet. Anyone else have this issue.

Reports of same issue on another forum, so you are not alone.  For some, deleting the obdeleven app and reinstalling it worked.

Cheers

Quote from: clubsport on 17 June 2017, 20:05

I have been using OBDeleven since the start of the year without issue. A few days ago it wouldn't connect.
I went to the app store. found OBDeleven and saw an update was available.
Connected fine straight after that!
Good luck!

Cheers, will try it tomorrow. I've got just under 18 hours of Le Mans and almost two slabs of Heineken to get through first.

Only got round to trying it today, yes there was an update when I checked in the google AppStore but it didn't help. So I deleted the app and reinstalled it and bam, up and working in a minute after signing back in.

Thanks again for the help.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 19 June 2017, 20:49

Does anyone else's glovebox look like this? Even after taking everything out(only a couple of small things, I don't keep the manual in there) it is the same.

(http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj564/Noghtblue-GTD/1430076D-5F73-4266-B286-15B78AC0E3CC_zpsqvjppoqi.jpg) (http://s1268.photobucket.com/user/Noghtblue-GTD/media/1430076D-5F73-4266-B286-15B78AC0E3CC_zpsqvjppoqi.jpg.html)
(http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj564/Noghtblue-GTD/B0FE52FC-8DC1-44A0-AA51-070C55043361_zps8aszfofv.jpg) (http://s1268.photobucket.com/user/Noghtblue-GTD/media/B0FE52FC-8DC1-44A0-AA51-070C55043361_zps8aszfofv.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 19 June 2017, 20:50

Definitely not. That's warped and/or there's clips broken.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: hog_hedge on 19 June 2017, 20:53

I've removed my glovebox twice since owning and it still fits flush. Have a look at the removal guide on here and see if you can find out the cause of the wonkiness. Or... take your dealership up on their offer for a new car 🙂

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 19 June 2017, 21:04

Quote from: hog_hedge on 19 June 2017, 20:53

I've removed my glovebox twice since owning and it still fits flush. Have a look at the removal guide on here and see if you can find out the cause of the wonkiness. Or... take your dealership up on their offer for a new car 🙂

It is looking more probable every day on yhe new car actually. The offer is from VW, I won't be darkening the doors of the dealer I got the car from.

It will cost about 1k to retrofit the sound part of the sound and sport pack onto the new car but the new car will be worth more than that.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: hog_hedge on 19 June 2017, 21:57

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 19 June 2017, 21:04

Quote from: hog_hedge on 19 June 2017, 20:53

I've removed my glovebox twice since owning and it still fits flush. Have a look at the removal guide on here and see if you can find out the cause of the wonkiness. Or... take your dealership up on their offer for a new car 🙂

It is looking more probable every day on yhe new car actually. The offer is from VW, I won't be darkening the doors of the dealer I got the car from.

It will cost about 1k to retrofit the sound part of the sound and sport pack onto the new car but the new car will be worth more than that.

Maybe your sound part of the sport and sound pack on your current GTD could go missing before you send it back...  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 19 June 2017, 22:04

Quote from: hog_hedge on 19 June 2017, 21:57

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 19 June 2017, 21:04

Quote from: hog_hedge on 19 June 2017, 20:53

I've removed my glovebox twice since owning and it still fits flush. Have a look at the removal guide on here and see if you can find out the cause of the wonkiness. Or... take your dealership up on their offer for a new car 🙂

It is looking more probable every day on yhe new car actually. The offer is from VW, I won't be darkening the doors of the dealer I got the car from.

It will cost about 1k to retrofit the sound part of the sound and sport pack onto the new car but the new car will be worth more than that.

Maybe your sound part of the sport and sound pack on your current GTD could go missing before you send it back...  :whistle:

Don't, you sound like my wife :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 20 June 2017, 09:18

Happily taken it to work as the last few days have been when you don't mind touching cloth

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 20 June 2017, 15:57

Finally got my wheel sorted out, had a brand new one fitted this afternoon and it looks fantastic :smiley:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4250/35297172611_e0206f8b89_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VM6eFz) (https://flic.kr/p/VM6eFz) 
While I was at the dealers I took a few pictures of various things of interest, some good, some not so good depending on your view of white silver :lipsrsealed:
[url=https://flic.kr/p/UG3fdU](https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4197/34583649844_4039a51b1e_h.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/) (https://flic.kr/p/UG3fdU)
[url=https://flic.kr/p/UJZVz6](https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4215/34617146363_7e0f8218c3_h.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/) (https://flic.kr/p/UJZVz6)  (https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4288/35295740261_a73e304dd6_h.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/
[url=https://flic.kr/p/VLXTTT) (https://flic.kr/p/VLXTTT)
[url=https://flic.kr/p/VLXTUK](https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4208/35295740311_ea95dad527_h.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/) (https://flic.kr/p/VLXTUK) 
Dealer gave me nice bottle of Moet to cool me down in the heat :wink:
[url=https://flic.kr/p/UJZFY8](https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4285/34617100603_bccd4d3194_h.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/) (https://flic.kr/p/UJZFY8) 
 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 20 June 2017, 16:20

Great to see a new wheel at last.

When I got mine, I spent an afternoon prepping and sealing with Gtechniq C5.

Look after it, so that it remains looking so good!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 20 June 2017, 18:59

Gave my DIS a little bit of colour.

You can thank Photobucket wan**** for not seeing the images.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 20 June 2017, 19:07

Quote from: kalimon on 20 June 2017, 15:57

Finally got my wheel sorted out, had a brand new one fitted this afternoon and it looks fantastic :smiley:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4250/35297172611_e0206f8b89_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VM6eFz) (https://flic.kr/p/VM6eFz) 

Is that not a mark on the rim edge at about 2 o clock :whistle:

Dealer gave me nice bottle of Moet to cool me down in the heat :wink:
[url=https://flic.kr/p/UJZFY8](https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4285/34617100603_bccd4d3194_h.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/) (https://flic.kr/p/UJZFY8) 
 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/)

That's the least they could do after all the messing about they had you doing. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 20 June 2017, 21:08

Don't think so, just a reflection ( I hope )  :smiley:
I was so happy to finally get it sorted to my satisfaction that the Moet just felt like an added bonus.
It's only been 2 months :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 20 June 2017, 22:21

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 20 June 2017, 18:59

Gave my DIS a little bit of colour.

(http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj564/Noghtblue-GTD/B27545FE-78F9-4D7A-892B-CEAAE084BD44_zpsnskyojoj.jpg) (http://s1268.photobucket.com/user/Noghtblue-GTD/media/B27545FE-78F9-4D7A-892B-CEAAE084BD44_zpsnskyojoj.jpg.html)

Ooh, me likey.....how did you do that please ?

Any more shots of what appears on the other screens ?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 21 June 2017, 08:35

Quote from: kalimon on 20 June 2017, 21:08

Don't think so, just a reflection ( I hope )  :smiley:
I was so happy to finally get it sorted to my satisfaction that the Moet just felt like an added bonus.
It's only been 2 months :rolleyes:

I was joking about the mark, sorry.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 21 June 2017, 08:49

Quote from: Sootchucker on 20 June 2017, 22:21

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 20 June 2017, 18:59

Gave my DIS a little bit of colour.

(http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj564/Noghtblue-GTD/B27545FE-78F9-4D7A-892B-CEAAE084BD44_zpsnskyojoj.jpg) (http://s1268.photobucket.com/user/Noghtblue-GTD/media/B27545FE-78F9-4D7A-892B-CEAAE084BD44_zpsnskyojoj.jpg.html)

Ooh, me likey.....how did you do that please ?

Any more shots of what appears on the other screens ?

It only changes the DIS but I've been meaning to do it since I seen my sisters clubsport.

With OBDeleven
17 Instruments
Security code 20103
Adaptation
Select display depiction
Change to version 3(default is version 2 which is carbon fibre look and version 1 is the same as it was on my CC which is a nice shade of blue)

There is also a version 4 but that is not supported.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gulfstream11 on 21 June 2017, 12:35

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 21 June 2017, 08:49

Quote from: Sootchucker on 20 June 2017, 22:21

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 20 June 2017, 18:59

Gave my DIS a little bit of colour.

(http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj564/Noghtblue-GTD/B27545FE-78F9-4D7A-892B-CEAAE084BD44_zpsnskyojoj.jpg) (http://s1268.photobucket.com/user/Noghtblue-GTD/media/B27545FE-78F9-4D7A-892B-CEAAE084BD44_zpsnskyojoj.jpg.html)

Ooh, me likey.....how did you do that please ?

Any more shots of what appears on the other screens ?

It only changes the DIS but I've been meaning to do it since I seen my sisters clubsport.

With OBDeleven
17 Instruments
Security code 20103
Adaptation
Select display depiction
Change to version 3(default is version 2 which is carbon fibre look and version 1 is the same as it was on my CC which is a nice shade of blue)

There is also a version 4 but that is not supported.

1st job tonight.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 21 June 2017, 12:50

Quote from: Gulfstream11 on 21 June 2017, 12:35

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 21 June 2017, 08:49

Quote from: Sootchucker on 20 June 2017, 22:21

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 20 June 2017, 18:59

Gave my DIS a little bit of colour.

(http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj564/Noghtblue-GTD/B27545FE-78F9-4D7A-892B-CEAAE084BD44_zpsnskyojoj.jpg) (http://s1268.photobucket.com/user/Noghtblue-GTD/media/B27545FE-78F9-4D7A-892B-CEAAE084BD44_zpsnskyojoj.jpg.html)

Ooh, me likey.....how did you do that please ?

Any more shots of what appears on the other screens ?

It only changes the DIS but I've been meaning to do it since I seen my sisters clubsport.

With OBDeleven
17 Instruments
Security code 20103
Adaptation
Select display depiction
Change to version 3(default is version 2 which is carbon fibre look and version 1 is the same as it was on my CC which is a nice shade of blue)

There is also a version 4 but that is not supported.

1st job tonight.

Cool

@Sootchucket do you mean other screens on the DIS? I didn't look at them but I will in a bit and take some photos if they are different. I stupidly thought you meant the main discover screen :embarrassed:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 21 June 2017, 18:16

Quote from: Sootchucker on 20 June 2017, 22:21

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 20 June 2017, 18:59

Gave my DIS a little bit of colour.

(http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj564/Noghtblue-GTD/B27545FE-78F9-4D7A-892B-CEAAE084BD44_zpsnskyojoj.jpg) (http://s1268.photobucket.com/user/Noghtblue-GTD/media/B27545FE-78F9-4D7A-892B-CEAAE084BD44_zpsnskyojoj.jpg.html)

Ooh, me likey.....how did you do that please ?

Any more shots of what appears on the other screens ?

Here are some other screens.
(http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj564/Noghtblue-GTD/0300284F-C745-4464-A83F-5454548CA53D_zpsdspttqyn.jpg) (http://s1268.photobucket.com/user/Noghtblue-GTD/media/0300284F-C745-4464-A83F-5454548CA53D_zpsdspttqyn.jpg.html)
(http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj564/Noghtblue-GTD/5CF12955-0FF7-4330-9C5B-5CAA6B7D29B0_zpsrb3vgpem.jpg) (http://s1268.photobucket.com/user/Noghtblue-GTD/media/5CF12955-0FF7-4330-9C5B-5CAA6B7D29B0_zpsrb3vgpem.jpg.html)
(http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj564/Noghtblue-GTD/B9BF08E7-592F-47D5-AC72-9E99B92A9BE6_zpsczlkodek.jpg) (http://s1268.photobucket.com/user/Noghtblue-GTD/media/B9BF08E7-592F-47D5-AC72-9E99B92A9BE6_zpsczlkodek.jpg.html)

Yes I know I need to clean my car :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 21 June 2017, 18:50

Quote from: kalimon on 20 June 2017, 15:57

Finally got my wheel sorted out, had a brand new one fitted this afternoon and it looks fantastic :smiley:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4250/35297172611_e0206f8b89_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VM6eFz) (https://flic.kr/p/VM6eFz) 
 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/)

Congrats, at long last :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 21 June 2017, 19:13

Quote from: Watts on 21 June 2017, 18:50

Quote from: kalimon on 20 June 2017, 15:57

Finally got my wheel sorted out, had a brand new one fitted this afternoon and it looks fantastic :smiley:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4250/35297172611_e0206f8b89_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VM6eFz) (https://flic.kr/p/VM6eFz) 
 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/)

Congrats, at long last :smiley:

As above +1 eventually sorted and booze to boot  :whistle: :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 21 June 2017, 19:27

Cheers guys. It has been frustrating couple of months trying to get a new wheel out of them but it's all good now.
I asked to see the wheel before it was fitted and it was flawless, probaby better than the one they damaged to be honest.

I dread get another puncture or getting new tyres now though :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 21 June 2017, 19:29

Glad your wheel woes are behind you kalimon, enjoy the bubbly!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 21 June 2017, 20:06

Quote from: Watts on 17 June 2017, 19:06

Taken mine on holiday! From home in west London to Chatsworth house in Derbyshire, now enjoying some local ale at an excellent pub near Matlock Bath. Tomorrow driving to see family near Middlesbrough. Didn't get to explore the performance much as there seemed to be the threat of a speed camera every 10 feet on the M25 and the M1, plus a few 50 zones, so at least the economy was good at nearly 45mpg over the 165 miles. Aircon was excellent and the ride superb even on 19s without DCC. What a great all-rounder :smiley:

Driven home today from Middlesbrough after a nice few days away totalling around 590 miles. GTI was a great little chariot, very comfortable (ride and aircon), excellent pickup without having to drop a gear at motorway speeds and another good economy reading, 44mpg dead over 265 miles with every possible combination of motorway driving conditions. Love it :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Eccie on 21 June 2017, 20:15

Quote from: kalimon on 20 June 2017, 15:57

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Looks like Smith Knight Fay - Bolton? Kalimon

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 21 June 2017, 20:16

Quote from: kalimon on 21 June 2017, 19:27

Cheers guys. It has been frustrating couple of months trying to get a new wheel out of them but it's all good now.
I asked to see the wheel before it was fitted and it was flawless, probaby better than the one they damaged to be honest.

I dread get another puncture or getting new tyres now though :whistle:

You need to find a good independent tyre fitting company who'll take good care of your wheels. I found one in my area that was over 20 miles from me but I was prepared to make the journey in the knowledge that the risk of damage to my wheels was low, rather than risk going to one of the 'couldn't care less' national tyre fitting places. Wherever you go, always get them to agree the condition of your wheels before they fit your tyres!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 21 June 2017, 20:57

Quote from: Eccie on 21 June 2017, 20:15

Quote from: kalimon on 20 June 2017, 15:57

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Looks like Smith Knight Fay - Bolton? Kalimon

Yes, but now called Inchape Bolton.
The worst VW showroom I've ever seen, just a pile of bottom of the range Polo's and Golf's with the odd Tiguan thrown in for good measure.
A few better models outside to be fair :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 21 June 2017, 20:59

Quote from: Booth11 on 21 June 2017, 19:29

Glad your wheel woes are behind you kalimon, enjoy the bubbly!

Thanks Rebecca. God knows how you put up with the 3 seperate car park dings your R suffered, it must have pissed you off no end!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 21 June 2017, 21:08

Quote from: Watts on 21 June 2017, 20:06

Quote from: Watts on 17 June 2017, 19:06

Taken mine on holiday! From home in west London to Chatsworth house in Derbyshire, now enjoying some local ale at an excellent pub near Matlock Bath. Tomorrow driving to see family near Middlesbrough. Didn't get to explore the performance much as there seemed to be the threat of a speed camera every 10 feet on the M25 and the M1, plus a few 50 zones, so at least the economy was good at nearly 45mpg over the 165 miles. Aircon was excellent and the ride superb even on 19s without DCC. What a great all-rounder :smiley:

Driven home today from Middlesbrough after a nice few days away totalling around 590 miles. GTI was a great little chariot, very comfortable (ride and aircon), excellent pickup without having to drop a gear at motorway speeds and another good economy reading, 44mpg dead over 265 miles with every possible combination of motorway driving conditions. Love it :smiley:

Funnily enough I am off to Chatsworth tomorrow then driving up to Whitby so similar route, the VWs are being left at home though  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 21 June 2017, 21:17

If you are going to see the house I'd just say I was very disappointed. They have an exhibition of fashion at the moment and all the rooms are dimmed to the point you can't see much plus much of the house is covered for renovation. Unless you are going specifically for the event I'd strongly recommend you delay your visit. I can recommend Eyam Hall which is nearby. We went through Whitby yesterday for a rather nice day out at Robin Hood's Bay :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 21 June 2017, 21:32

Quote from: Watts on 21 June 2017, 21:17

If you are going to see the house I'd just say I was very disappointed. They have an exhibition of fashion at the moment and all the rooms are dimmed to the point you can't see much plus much of the house is covered for renovation. Unless you are going specifically for the event I'd strongly recommend you delay your visit. I can recommend Eyam Hall which is nearby. We went through Whitby yesterday for a rather nice day out at Robin Hood's Bay :smiley:

More a fan of the grounds and been booked a while

Robin Hood Bay is on the list

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 21 June 2017, 21:34

Quote from: wigit on 21 June 2017, 21:32

Quote from: Watts on 21 June 2017, 21:17

If you are going to see the house I'd just say I was very disappointed. They have an exhibition of fashion at the moment and all the rooms are dimmed to the point you can't see much plus much of the house is covered for renovation. Unless you are going specifically for the event I'd strongly recommend you delay your visit. I can recommend Eyam Hall which is nearby. We went through Whitby yesterday for a rather nice day out at Robin Hood's Bay :smiley:

More a fan of the grounds and been booked a while

Robin Hood Bay is on the list

Should be a good trip then, enjoy!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 21 June 2017, 21:37

Quote from: wigit on 21 June 2017, 21:32

Quote from: Watts on 21 June 2017, 21:17

If you are going to see the house I'd just say I was very disappointed. They have an exhibition of fashion at the moment and all the rooms are dimmed to the point you can't see much plus much of the house is covered for renovation. Unless you are going specifically for the event I'd strongly recommend you delay your visit. I can recommend Eyam Hall which is nearby. We went through Whitby yesterday for a rather nice day out at Robin Hood's Bay :smiley:

More a fan of the grounds and been booked a while

Robin Hood Bay is on the list

I'm with you on that, the grounds are fantastic.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 21 June 2017, 21:53

Quote from: kalimon on 21 June 2017, 20:59

Quote from: Booth11 on 21 June 2017, 19:29

Glad your wheel woes are behind you kalimon, enjoy the bubbly!

Thanks Rebecca. God knows how you put up with the 3 seperate car park dings your R suffered, it must have pissed you off no end!

Frustrating but it happens!   A good bodyshop is worth its weight in gold.   No, it was the t*** that took me out on the roundabout that pissed me off, lol.  Still an open insurance claim a year later, all the while I'm paying increased insurance premium, grrr. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 22 June 2017, 05:46

@ kalimon: phew! At last it's sorted. Good to see. Well done for posting up the other pics too, the CS looks a nice one in red with black Prets and that R looks the business too  :cool:

@ I wanted a Lamborghini: the DIS looks good like that, I must have a play with VCDS if my cable ever returns to me to see if I can replicate. Is that the display theme Golf Match models come with?
I wonder how many hidden variables AID will come with that some bright spark will unlock sooner or later.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 22 June 2017, 08:48

Quote from: Booth11 on 21 June 2017, 21:53

Quote from: kalimon on 21 June 2017, 20:59

Quote from: Booth11 on 21 June 2017, 19:29

Glad your wheel woes are behind you kalimon, enjoy the bubbly!

Thanks Rebecca. God knows how you put up with the 3 seperate car park dings your R suffered, it must have pissed you off no end!

Frustrating but it happens!   A good bodyshop is worth its weight in gold.   No, it was the t*** that took me out on the roundabout that pissed me off, lol.  Still an open insurance claim a year later, all the while I'm paying increased insurance premium, grrr.

I know your pain - Mrs Gnasher had a prang when someone pulled out on her and wrote off her car. The car got paid out for but 18 months later due to still receiving treatment it's still classed as an open claim and (even though the 3rd party admitted liability) still can't be classified as a non fault claim and the associated loss of NCB etc. Allegedly when it finally gets sorted we can claim the increased premiums back but I'm not holding my breath!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 22 June 2017, 09:42

Quote from: Gnasher on 22 June 2017, 08:48

Quote from: Booth11 on 21 June 2017, 21:53

Quote from: kalimon on 21 June 2017, 20:59

Quote from: Booth11 on 21 June 2017, 19:29

Glad your wheel woes are behind you kalimon, enjoy the bubbly!

Thanks Rebecca. God knows how you put up with the 3 seperate car park dings your R suffered, it must have pissed you off no end!

Frustrating but it happens!   A good bodyshop is worth its weight in gold.   No, it was the t*** that took me out on the roundabout that pissed me off, lol.  Still an open insurance claim a year later, all the while I'm paying increased insurance premium, grrr.

I know your pain - Mrs Gnasher had a prang when someone pulled out on her and wrote off her car. The car got paid out for but 18 months later due to still receiving treatment it's still classed as an open claim and (even though the 3rd party admitted liability) still can't be classified as a non fault claim and the associated loss of NCB etc. Allegedly when it finally gets sorted we can claim the increased premiums back but I'm not holding my breath!

Grrr for Mrs Gnasher.  Very similar, I'd get the increased premiums back if they can identify that the third party was at fault, but since they haven't even identified the third party yet, despite police involvement, it's going nowhere very slowly!  Until that point it's a 50/50 blame claim.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 22 June 2017, 10:58

Quote from: Exonian on 22 June 2017, 05:46

@ I wanted a Lamborghini: the DIS looks good like that, I must have a play with VCDS if my cable ever returns to me to see if I can replicate. Is that the display theme Golf Match models come with?
I wonder how many hidden variables AID will come with that some bright spark will unlock sooner or later.

I have never been in a Match Golf so I don't know. I'm hoping to get a Mk7.5 GTD or GTi when my car goes in and I'm going to dig about in it with my OBDeleven.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GE90 on 22 June 2017, 19:12

I fitted the official VW Helix Plug & Play Sound Upgrade to my MK7 GTI.

I did much research before going for this, and found only really positive reviews about this kit. Helix is apparently a very well respected German audio company, and those that know their music have concluded that this is a great setup!

Installation took about 2 hours, and by purchasing a extended plastic retaining bolt (about £12.00), it is possible to keep the spare wheel.

The difference is nothing short of remarkable. I don't have much to compare it to except for the standard setup, and the Bose system I recently had in an Audi A1, but to say that I am pleased would be a significant understatement! A switch can be purchased (under £20 from VW), which enables a selection between standard and Helix. The amplifier and processor also powers the existing speakers, the result being a very clear crisp sound, with the front speakers only needing to deal with the mid bass.

The only downside was the need to purchase a programming dongle from VW to set select the correct vehicle, as it has pre-set settings. In the States a forum member purchased on and then rents it out for a small fee, but I couldn't find anyone in the UK offering this. It is only required for about 30 seconds to set! Happy to loan out if anyone needs it.

Anyway, any questions please let me know. As you can guess, I highly recommend this kit!

http://www.volkswagen-accessories.com/en/product-ranges/infotainment/plug-and-play-soundsystem.html

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snooze on 22 June 2017, 19:15

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 19 June 2017, 20:49

Does anyone else's glovebox look like this? Even after taking everything out(only a couple of small things, I don't keep the manual in there) it is the same.

(http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj564/Noghtblue-GTD/1430076D-5F73-4266-B286-15B78AC0E3CC_zpsqvjppoqi.jpg) (http://s1268.photobucket.com/user/Noghtblue-GTD/media/1430076D-5F73-4266-B286-15B78AC0E3CC_zpsqvjppoqi.jpg.html)
(http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj564/Noghtblue-GTD/B0FE52FC-8DC1-44A0-AA51-070C55043361_zps8aszfofv.jpg) (http://s1268.photobucket.com/user/Noghtblue-GTD/media/B0FE52FC-8DC1-44A0-AA51-070C55043361_zps8aszfofv.jpg.html)

Only when something's jammed in it or it's not shut properly.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 22 June 2017, 19:31

Quote from: Watts on 21 June 2017, 21:17

If you are going to see the house I'd just say I was very disappointed. They have an exhibition of fashion at the moment and all the rooms are dimmed to the point you can't see much plus much of the house is covered for renovation. Unless you are going specifically for the event I'd strongly recommend you delay your visit. I can recommend Eyam Hall which is nearby. We went through Whitby yesterday for a rather nice day out at Robin Hood's Bay :smiley:

Ya manages all those steps Peter gee I was kn . . . ed when we did it a few year ago having a wk in Whitby.. did the bay wife wanted to do heartbeat town and pub and we did a day in York and Scarborough  :whistle:
Lovely drive didn't have rhe Gti but the wife's scirocco was a pleasure on the twisty roads..

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 22 June 2017, 21:08

Quote from: Snooze on 22 June 2017, 19:15

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 19 June 2017, 20:49

Does anyone else's glovebox look like this? Even after taking everything out(only a couple of small things, I don't keep the manual in there) it is the same.

(http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj564/Noghtblue-GTD/1430076D-5F73-4266-B286-15B78AC0E3CC_zpsqvjppoqi.jpg) (http://s1268.photobucket.com/user/Noghtblue-GTD/media/1430076D-5F73-4266-B286-15B78AC0E3CC_zpsqvjppoqi.jpg.html)
(http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj564/Noghtblue-GTD/B0FE52FC-8DC1-44A0-AA51-070C55043361_zps8aszfofv.jpg) (http://s1268.photobucket.com/user/Noghtblue-GTD/media/B0FE52FC-8DC1-44A0-AA51-070C55043361_zps8aszfofv.jpg.html)

Only when something's jammed in it or it's not shut properly.

Turns out that there is two(one each side) catches to keep it shut, the one on the passenger door side is sticking. If I push it in with my finger it sticks so to get it to close properly I have to bang it shut. I'm going to try some of this stuff on it tomorrow and see how it goes.
(http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj564/Noghtblue-GTD/3D3C152B-58F5-4A4A-91B9-8773289D3319_zpsylm2hgjv.jpg) (http://s1268.photobucket.com/user/Noghtblue-GTD/media/3D3C152B-58F5-4A4A-91B9-8773289D3319_zpsylm2hgjv.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 22 June 2017, 21:12

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 21 June 2017, 08:49

Quote from: Sootchucker on 20 June 2017, 22:21

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 20 June 2017, 18:59

Gave my DIS a little bit of colour.

(http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj564/Noghtblue-GTD/B27545FE-78F9-4D7A-892B-CEAAE084BD44_zpsnskyojoj.jpg) (http://s1268.photobucket.com/user/Noghtblue-GTD/media/B27545FE-78F9-4D7A-892B-CEAAE084BD44_zpsnskyojoj.jpg.html)

Ooh, me likey.....how did you do that please ?

Any more shots of what appears on the other screens ?

It only changes the DIS but I've been meaning to do it since I seen my sisters clubsport.

With OBDeleven
17 Instruments
Security code 20103
Adaptation
Select display depiction
Change to version 3(default is version 2 which is carbon fibre look and version 1 is the same as it was on my CC which is a nice shade of blue)

There is also a version 4 but that is not supported.

This is what version 1 looks like.
(http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj564/Noghtblue-GTD/33C88B5A-1565-4A90-A454-31D1C9A16D42_zpsqgqdhoau.jpg) (http://s1268.photobucket.com/user/Noghtblue-GTD/media/33C88B5A-1565-4A90-A454-31D1C9A16D42_zpsqgqdhoau.jpg.html)
(http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj564/Noghtblue-GTD/86DF1723-203F-4345-880F-27C040B3DD41_zpscfeyqagd.jpg) (http://s1268.photobucket.com/user/Noghtblue-GTD/media/86DF1723-203F-4345-880F-27C040B3DD41_zpscfeyqagd.jpg.html)
(http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj564/Noghtblue-GTD/84EA8F10-A0F8-417D-9D9D-5DE6194C2A52_zpsjl28azk6.jpg) (http://s1268.photobucket.com/user/Noghtblue-GTD/media/84EA8F10-A0F8-417D-9D9D-5DE6194C2A52_zpsjl28azk6.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snooze on 22 June 2017, 21:41

Managed to get 400miles out of a tank!  :laugh: Amazing what a few long journeys can do. Only used eco mode for half of that too.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 23 June 2017, 00:37

Quote from: gtiaps on 22 June 2017, 19:31

Quote from: Watts on 21 June 2017, 21:17

If you are going to see the house I'd just say I was very disappointed. They have an exhibition of fashion at the moment and all the rooms are dimmed to the point you can't see much plus much of the house is covered for renovation. Unless you are going specifically for the event I'd strongly recommend you delay your visit. I can recommend Eyam Hall which is nearby. We went through Whitby yesterday for a rather nice day out at Robin Hood's Bay :smiley:

Ya manages all those steps Peter gee I was kn . . . ed when we did it a few year ago having a wk in Whitby.. did the bay wife wanted to do heartbeat town and pub and we did a day in York and Scarborough  :whistle:
Lovely drive didn't have rhe Gti but the wife's scirocco was a pleasure on the twisty roads..

My brother in-law drove us all down in his Lexus GS, very comfy and quiet, all I had to do was sit back and relax. It's a bit of a trek down to the front but the way back up is easy when you are well fueled with beer, fish and chips! There's a pub near the front that sells Theakstons Old Peculier, a jolly good pint indeed! :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 23 June 2017, 13:16

Cleaned the summer detritus off it.

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=274783.msg2569062#msg2569062

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4256/35483120205_bf924feb30_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/W4wgqz)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4237/35315696722_0a671ccc64_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VNJbfN)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 24 June 2017, 05:50

Blimey, I've had to turn my screen brightness down, great shine Ms B  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 24 June 2017, 10:34

Quote from: Exonian on 24 June 2017, 05:50

Blimey, I've had to turn my screen brightness down, great shine Ms B  :cool:

Thanks Mr Ex, but give it a few hours and a nice layer of shine dulling pollen and you'll be able to turn the screen brightness down again.  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 25 June 2017, 18:50

Well we got back after a run about yesterday decided to give the Gti a clean and quick wax nothing over the top but as I walked back to the car caught a glimpse of this reflection so thought I'd share it  :whistle: you can get a good result with minimal effort at times

(https://s22.postimg.org/3ry5ft7hd/20170624_181028.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/hlmi4v02l/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 25 June 2017, 18:52

Excellent! Superb reflections :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 25 June 2017, 18:55

Quote from: Watts on 25 June 2017, 18:52

Excellent! Superb reflections :smiley:

Thanks Peter  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 25 June 2017, 19:06

Quote from: gtiaps on 25 June 2017, 18:50

Well we got back after a run about yesterday decided to give the Gti a clean and quick wax nothing over the top but as I walked back to the car caught a glimpse of this reflection so thought I'd share it  :whistle: you can get a good result with minimal effort at times

(https://s22.postimg.org/3ry5ft7hd/20170624_181028.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/hlmi4v02l/)

Can't beat a good reflection shot.....well apart from a good beading shot.  But for summer - reflections all the way.  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 25 June 2017, 19:48

Quote from: Booth11 on 25 June 2017, 19:06

Quote from: gtiaps on 25 June 2017, 18:50

Well we got back after a run about yesterday decided to give the Gti a clean and quick wax nothing over the top but as I walked back to the car caught a glimpse of this reflection so thought I'd share it  :whistle: you can get a good result with minimal effort at times

(https://s22.postimg.org/3ry5ft7hd/20170624_181028.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/hlmi4v02l/)

Can't beat a good reflection shot.....well apart from a good beading shot.  But for summer - reflections all the way.  :cool:

Thanks Rebecca   :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 25 June 2017, 19:50

Quote from: gtiaps on 25 June 2017, 18:50

Well we got back after a run about yesterday decided to give the Gti a clean and quick wax nothing over the top but as I walked back to the car caught a glimpse of this reflection so thought I'd share it  :whistle: you can get a good result with minimal effort at times

(https://s22.postimg.org/3ry5ft7hd/20170624_181028.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/hlmi4v02l/)

Looks great, any other photos of the convertible Scirocco? :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 25 June 2017, 20:08

Thanks for your kind comment however the Scirocco isn't a convertible it's just how it's reflection is below my door line under my wing mirror so it's just an optical illusion  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 25 June 2017, 20:16

Quote from: gtiaps on 25 June 2017, 20:08

Thanks for your kind comment however the Scirocco isn't a convertible it's just how it's reflection is below my door line under my wing mirror so it's just an optical illusion  :whistle:

Thanks, I didn't know that.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 26 June 2017, 00:56

Today, well yesterday technically as it's after midnight, I drove my GTI Ed40 for the first time without the radio on. I found that the car has several minor rattles at town speeds which I'd not previously noticed.
Rather than let a dealer near it I'll always drive with the radio on in future!  :grin:
I've also noticed a slightly dull patch in the paint on the A pillar on the driver's side. I'm not letting a dealer near that either  :angry:
On a more positive note the exhaust sounded great!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 26 June 2017, 07:03

Quote from: Exonian on 26 June 2017, 00:56

Today, well yesterday technically as it's after midnight, I drove my GTI Ed40 for the first time without the radio on. I found that the car has several minor rattles at town speeds which I'd not previously noticed.
Rather than let a dealer near it I'll always drive with the radio on in future!  :grin:
I've also noticed a slightly dull patch in the paint on the A pillar on the driver's side. I'm not letting a dealer near that either  :angry:
On a more positive note the exhaust sounded great!

Sounds like it's time for a change.......and you have owned it for a good while now :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 26 June 2017, 09:17

Quote from: kalimon on 26 June 2017, 07:03

Quote from: Exonian on 26 June 2017, 00:56

Today, well yesterday technically as it's after midnight, I drove my GTI Ed40 for the first time without the radio on. I found that the car has several minor rattles at town speeds which I'd not previously noticed.
Rather than let a dealer near it I'll always drive with the radio on in future!  :grin:
I've also noticed a slightly dull patch in the paint on the A pillar on the driver's side. I'm not letting a dealer near that either  :angry:
On a more positive note the exhaust sounded great!

Sounds like it's time for a change.......and you have owned it for a good while now.

It's a VW; it's bound to have a few minor rattles :grin:. As for the dull paint area on the A pillar; probably someone wiped some dead insects or bird poo off over-enthusiastically with a dry cloth. It should polish off fine though.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 26 June 2017, 09:50

Quote from: Exonian on 26 June 2017, 00:56

Today, well yesterday technically as it's after midnight, I drove my GTI Ed40 for the first time without the radio on. I found that the car has several minor rattles at town speeds which I'd not previously noticed.
Rather than let a dealer near it I'll always drive with the radio on in future!  :grin:
I've also noticed a slightly dull patch in the paint on the A pillar on the driver's side. I'm not letting a dealer near that either  :angry:
On a more positive note the exhaust sounded great!

As STGTD says, rattles are standard spec on vw's, you, with your vast vw ownership credentials, of all people should know that Mr Ex!  That's why car radios are designed to initiate with the ignition, to instantaneously drown out the alternative cabin disco!  Time to get the lube and felt padding out. Not as peverse as it may sound!  And polish your A pillar, and might as well do the B Pillars whilst you're at it, as they swirl just by BEING!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gulfstream11 on 27 June 2017, 08:04

I have a rattle from the glovebox but weirdly only when my wife is sat in it.. Solution?   :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Bubba Nutkin on 27 June 2017, 11:02

Tell her to sit on the passenger seat like any normal person.  I admire her flexibility though.
Bubba.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gulfstream11 on 27 June 2017, 12:12

Nice.  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 27 June 2017, 13:44

Quote from: kalimon on 26 June 2017, 07:03

Quote from: Exonian on 26 June 2017, 00:56

Today, well yesterday technically as it's after midnight, I drove my GTI Ed40 for the first time without the radio on. I found that the car has several minor rattles at town speeds which I'd not previously noticed.
Rather than let a dealer near it I'll always drive with the radio on in future!  :grin:
I've also noticed a slightly dull patch in the paint on the A pillar on the driver's side. I'm not letting a dealer near that either  :angry:
On a more positive note the exhaust sounded great!

Sounds like it's time for a change.......and you have owned it for a good while now :whistle:

Yeah, it's getting that way  :laugh:



I'm a changed man I'll have you know!

Quote from: SRGTD on 26 June 2017, 09:17

Quote from: kalimon on 26 June 2017, 07:03

Quote from: Exonian on 26 June 2017, 00:56

Today, well yesterday technically as it's after midnight, I drove my GTI Ed40 for the first time without the radio on. I found that the car has several minor rattles at town speeds which I'd not previously noticed.
Rather than let a dealer near it I'll always drive with the radio on in future!  :grin:
I've also noticed a slightly dull patch in the paint on the A pillar on the driver's side. I'm not letting a dealer near that either  :angry:
On a more positive note the exhaust sounded great!

Sounds like it's time for a change.......and you have owned it for a good while now.

It's a VW; it's bound to have a few minor rattles :grin:. As for the dull paint area on the A pillar; probably someone wiped some dead insects or bird poo off over-enthusiastically with a dry cloth. It should polish off fine though.

I suspect the dull paint is something to do with something gone wrong when the YTS kid did the black roof in the factory.

Quote from: Booth11 on 26 June 2017, 09:50

Quote from: Exonian on 26 June 2017, 00:56

Today, well yesterday technically as it's after midnight, I drove my GTI Ed40 for the first time without the radio on. I found that the car has several minor rattles at town speeds which I'd not previously noticed.
Rather than let a dealer near it I'll always drive with the radio on in future!  :grin:
I've also noticed a slightly dull patch in the paint on the A pillar on the driver's side. I'm not letting a dealer near that either  :angry:
On a more positive note the exhaust sounded great!

As STGTD says, rattles are standard spec on vw's, you, with your vast vw ownership credentials, of all people should know that Mr Ex!  That's why car radios are designed to initiate with the ignition, to instantaneously drown out the alternative cabin disco!  Time to get the lube and felt padding out. Not as peverse as it may sound!  And polish your A pillar, and might as well do the B Pillars whilst you're at it, as they swirl just by BEING!

Believe it or not, none of my other mk7's rattled in the slightest.
This one does though.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Excession_OCP on 27 June 2017, 23:14

Is this thread open to us MK 7.5 owners too?  If it is then it my new GTD made it past 600 miles today so I warmed her up then took her to a nice long straight road and gave her a bit of a 0-62 thrashing.  Put a smile on my face about 5 feet wide!

Oh, and then I put the new headlamps on full beam and got out and looked into them.  I m stll fnding t hrd to se prply

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 28 June 2017, 17:36

Quote from: Excession_OCP on 27 June 2017, 23:14

Is this thread open to us MK 7.5 owners too?  If it is then it my new GTD made it past 600 miles today so I warmed her up then took her to a nice long straight road and gave her a bit of a 0-62 thrashing.  Put a smile on my face about 5 feet wide!

Oh, and then I put the new headlamps on full beam and got out and looked into them.  I m stll fnding t hrd to se prply

Being as the 7.5 is just a very lightly facelifted 7 then yes of course it's open to FL owners.

It's good to see you're enjoying the GTD and I hope your eyes aren't permanently damaged! The new LED's do look rather good.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rwleigh on 29 June 2017, 08:15

Mine just had its first oil and filter change after 6 months and 4000 miles...

Not strictly necessary I know but it makes me feel better.  :smiley:

(http://www.rwleigh.com/oil.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 29 June 2017, 14:46

Quote from: rwleigh on 29 June 2017, 08:15

Mine just had its first oil and filter change after 6 months and 4000 miles...

Not strictly necessary I know but it makes me feel better.  :smiley:

(http://www.rwleigh.com/oil.jpg)

Certainly can't harm! Looks great too :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 29 June 2017, 21:00

Quote from: rwleigh on 29 June 2017, 08:15

Mine just had its first oil and filter change after 6 months and 4000 miles...

Not strictly necessary I know but it makes me feel better.  :smiley:

(http://www.rwleigh.com/oil.jpg)

That looks amazing.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: LRWmotorsport on 29 June 2017, 21:29

I dropped Mrs LRW's CS oil after 1k.
Our engine guru told us to do it so we did!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 29 June 2017, 22:22

Quote from: LRWmotorsport on 29 June 2017, 21:29

I dropped Mrs LRW's CS oil after 1k.
Our engine guru told us to do it so we did!

I done my GTD just before 2k miles and 3 weeks.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 30 June 2017, 18:48

Collected my car today after dropping the car of to get the seat fixed and to sort out the scratch they put on the car the last time, now it is comfortable to sit in.

When I dropped the car off I made sure they looked over the car properly so they videoed the hole car. Went around the car today and noticed that they damaged one of my wheels, put a big scrap on my bumper and a small scratch on one of the doors. You couldn't make it up.

I pointed out the damage and the guy went off and came back with an iPad to show me the video which showed clearly the damage on the car.

I couldn't understand I didn't see the marks before hand as I washed it the day before dropping it off, then I had another look at the video and the ground all around the car was dry. When I dropped the car off it was wet.

I think at this point I'm done with WV, dropped by my solicitor on the way back and I'm going to let him take care of it from now on.

On a plus side they done a great job on the repair of the other mark they put on the car.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 30 June 2017, 19:17

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 30 June 2017, 18:48

Collected my car today after dropping the car of to get the seat fixed and to sort out the scratch they put on the car the last time, now it is comfortable to sit in.

When I dropped the car off I made sure they looked over the car properly so they videoed the hole car. Went around the car today and noticed that they damaged one of my wheels, put a big scrap on my bumper and a small scratch on one of the doors. You couldn't make it up.

I pointed out the damage and the guy went off and came back with an iPad to show me the video which showed clearly the damage on the car.

I couldn't understand I didn't see the marks before hand as I washed it the day before dropping it off, then I had another look at the video and the ground all around the car was dry. When I dropped the car off it was wet.

I think at this point I'm done with WV, dropped by my solicitor on the way back and I'm going to let him take care of it from now on.

On a plus side they done a great job on the repair of the other mark they put on the car.

That is truly shocking. It's one thing to damage someone's property but to try and cover it up in such a manner is unforgiveable. Name and shame?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 30 June 2017, 19:37

Quote from: Watts on 30 June 2017, 19:17

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 30 June 2017, 18:48

Collected my car today after dropping the car of to get the seat fixed and to sort out the scratch they put on the car the last time, now it is comfortable to sit in.

When I dropped the car off I made sure they looked over the car properly so they videoed the hole car. Went around the car today and noticed that they damaged one of my wheels, put a big scrap on my bumper and a small scratch on one of the doors. You couldn't make it up.

I pointed out the damage and the guy went off and came back with an iPad to show me the video which showed clearly the damage on the car.

I couldn't understand I didn't see the marks before hand as I washed it the day before dropping it off, then I had another look at the video and the ground all around the car was dry. When I dropped the car off it was wet.

I think at this point I'm done with WV, dropped by my solicitor on the way back and I'm going to let him take care of it from now on.

On a plus side they done a great job on the repair of the other mark they put on the car.

That is truly shocking. It's one thing to damage someone's property but to try and cover it up in such a manner is unforgiveable. Name and shame?

I won't name and shame until they get back to my solicitor but in case you didn't read about the 'mark' they were repairing but they tried to cover that up by wetting the car even though I had a do not wash signs hanging on the mirror.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 30 June 2017, 20:21

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 29 June 2017, 22:22

Quote from: LRWmotorsport on 29 June 2017, 21:29

I dropped Mrs LRW's CS oil after 1k.
Our engine guru told us to do it so we did!

I done my GTD just before 2k miles and 3 weeks.

I usually just buy a new car instead to save on servicing costs  :lipsrsealed:

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 30 June 2017, 19:37

Quote from: Watts on 30 June 2017, 19:17

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 30 June 2017, 18:48

Collected my car today after dropping the car of to get the seat fixed and to sort out the scratch they put on the car the last time, now it is comfortable to sit in.

When I dropped the car off I made sure they looked over the car properly so they videoed the hole car. Went around the car today and noticed that they damaged one of my wheels, put a big scrap on my bumper and a small scratch on one of the doors. You couldn't make it up.

I pointed out the damage and the guy went off and came back with an iPad to show me the video which showed clearly the damage on the car.

I couldn't understand I didn't see the marks before hand as I washed it the day before dropping it off, then I had another look at the video and the ground all around the car was dry. When I dropped the car off it was wet.

I think at this point I'm done with WV, dropped by my solicitor on the way back and I'm going to let him take care of it from now on.

On a plus side they done a great job on the repair of the other mark they put on the car.

That is truly shocking. It's one thing to damage someone's property but to try and cover it up in such a manner is unforgiveable. Name and shame?

I won't name and shame until they get back to my solicitor but in case you didn't read about the 'mark' they were repairing but they tried to cover that up by wetting the car even though I had a do not wash signs hanging on the mirror.

You just couldn't make that up.
You've been amazingly patient up until now and that's your reward.  :angry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 30 June 2017, 20:40

Quote from: Exonian on 30 June 2017, 20:21

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 29 June 2017, 22:22

Quote from: LRWmotorsport on 29 June 2017, 21:29

I dropped Mrs LRW's CS oil after 1k.
Our engine guru told us to do it so we did!

I done my GTD just before 2k miles and 3 weeks.

I usually just buy a new car instead to save on servicing costs  :lipsrsealed:

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 30 June 2017, 19:37

Quote from: Watts on 30 June 2017, 19:17

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 30 June 2017, 18:48

Collected my car today after dropping the car of to get the seat fixed and to sort out the scratch they put on the car the last time, now it is comfortable to sit in.

When I dropped the car off I made sure they looked over the car properly so they videoed the hole car. Went around the car today and noticed that they damaged one of my wheels, put a big scrap on my bumper and a small scratch on one of the doors. You couldn't make it up.

I pointed out the damage and the guy went off and came back with an iPad to show me the video which showed clearly the damage on the car.

I couldn't understand I didn't see the marks before hand as I washed it the day before dropping it off, then I had another look at the video and the ground all around the car was dry. When I dropped the car off it was wet.

I think at this point I'm done with WV, dropped by my solicitor on the way back and I'm going to let him take care of it from now on.

On a plus side they done a great job on the repair of the other mark they put on the car.

That is truly shocking. It's one thing to damage someone's property but to try and cover it up in such a manner is unforgiveable. Name and shame?

I won't name and shame until they get back to my solicitor but in case you didn't read about the 'mark' they were repairing but they tried to cover that up by wetting the car even though I had a do not wash signs hanging on the mirror.

You just couldn't make that up.
You've been amazingly patient up until now and that's your reward.  :angry:

The patience of a saint and some. Admirable. I tend to shout and scream (privately) and tweak kitten's tails...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 01 July 2017, 01:06

I still don't understand why you didn't just park the car at their door 2 months ago especially when the offer was there to swap, free of charge, to a new 7.5. No brainier. Get rid.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 01 July 2017, 13:02

Quote from: JoeGTI on 01 July 2017, 01:06

I still don't understand why you didn't just park the car at their door 2 months ago especially when the offer was there to swap, free of charge, to a new 7.5. No brainier. Get rid.

Because I like the car but I don't see any option left now, as my wife said it seems like a bad luck car.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 01 July 2017, 13:08

Quote from: Exonian on 30 June 2017, 20:21

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 29 June 2017, 22:22

Quote from: LRWmotorsport on 29 June 2017, 21:29

I dropped Mrs LRW's CS oil after 1k.
Our engine guru told us to do it so we did!

I done my GTD just before 2k miles and 3 weeks.

I usually just buy a new car instead to save on servicing costs  :lipsrsealed:

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 30 June 2017, 19:37

Quote from: Watts on 30 June 2017, 19:17

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 30 June 2017, 18:48

Collected my car today after dropping the car of to get the seat fixed and to sort out the scratch they put on the car the last time, now it is comfortable to sit in.

When I dropped the car off I made sure they looked over the car properly so they videoed the hole car. Went around the car today and noticed that they damaged one of my wheels, put a big scrap on my bumper and a small scratch on one of the doors. You couldn't make it up.

I pointed out the damage and the guy went off and came back with an iPad to show me the video which showed clearly the damage on the car.

I couldn't understand I didn't see the marks before hand as I washed it the day before dropping it off, then I had another look at the video and the ground all around the car was dry. When I dropped the car off it was wet.

I think at this point I'm done with WV, dropped by my solicitor on the way back and I'm going to let him take care of it from now on.

On a plus side they done a great job on the repair of the other mark they put on the car.

That is truly shocking. It's one thing to damage someone's property but to try and cover it up in such a manner is unforgiveable. Name and shame?

I won't name and shame until they get back to my solicitor but in case you didn't read about the 'mark' they were repairing but they tried to cover that up by wetting the car even though I had a do not wash signs hanging on the mirror.

You just couldn't make that up.
You've been amazingly patient up until now and that's your reward.  :angry:

We had to have our 15 year old cat put down last Monday after a few weeks of illness so the car is the least of my problems now.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 01 July 2017, 13:24

Had a run out in the car Thursday night to my sister-in-laws. Really impressed with how it absolutely flies along when you give it a bit of throttle.
Unfortunately, I was following my brother-in-laws car and it made mine look a bit sh!t :cry:
You can see my sorry looking Golf in the pictures :grin:

Edited due to illegal number plate screws :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 01 July 2017, 13:35

Quote from: kalimon on 01 July 2017, 13:24

Had a run out in the car Thursday night to my sister-in-laws. Really impressed with how it absolutely flies along when you give it a bit of throttle.
Unfortunately, I was following my brother-in-laws car and it made mine look a bit sh!t :cry:
You can see my sorry looking Golf in the pictures :grin:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4088/35584351606_a55d3d0340_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Wdt6Zy) (https://flic.kr/p/Wdt6Zy) 
[url=https://flic.kr/p/UZBmMC](https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4223/34782491054_b74c48e79b_h.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/) (https://flic.kr/p/UZBmMC) 
[url=https://flic.kr/p/VFMk5q](https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4290/35237096260_c03ffa96bb_h.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/) (https://flic.kr/p/VFMk5q) 
[url=https://flic.kr/p/WgWrGB](https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4144/35623635415_2f917a09ab_h.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/) (https://flic.kr/p/WgWrGB)
 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/)

That looks nice apart from the stupid number plate screw thing. Rather cringing looking.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wantmygti on 01 July 2017, 13:59

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 01 July 2017, 13:35

Quote from: kalimon on 01 July 2017, 13:24

Had a run out in the car Thursday night to my sister-in-laws. Really impressed with how it absolutely flies along when you give it a bit of throttle.
Unfortunately, I was following my brother-in-laws car and it made mine look a bit sh!t :cry:
You can see my sorry looking Golf in the pictures :grin:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4088/35584351606_a55d3d0340_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Wdt6Zy) (https://flic.kr/p/Wdt6Zy) 
[url=https://flic.kr/p/UZBmMC](https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4223/34782491054_b74c48e79b_h.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/) (https://flic.kr/p/UZBmMC) 
[url=https://flic.kr/p/VFMk5q](https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4290/35237096260_c03ffa96bb_h.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/) (https://flic.kr/p/VFMk5q) 
[url=https://flic.kr/p/WgWrGB](https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4144/35623635415_2f917a09ab_h.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/) (https://flic.kr/p/WgWrGB)
 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/)

That looks nice apart from the stupid number plate screw thing. Rather cringing looking.

Not to mention illegal.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 01 July 2017, 14:31

I'm sure he gives a sh!t :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 01 July 2017, 14:35

Quote from: kalimon on 01 July 2017, 14:31

I'm sure he gives a sh!t :rolleyes:

Most people like that don't, that's what makes them look worse.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 01 July 2017, 14:37

I wasn't aware you knew him, I'll tell him you said hi.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 09 July 2017, 14:01

Well after almost 4 years of ownership I've today sold the car and parted ways. What I can I say, it's been a great car and hasn't once missed a heartbeat. Yes it's had the usual VW rattles but apart from that it's been thourghly enjoyable ownership experience and will be sadly missed. Anyway, a few pics of her a couple of hours before she left  :cry: :cry:

(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx40/CraigW_01/1BC0BB58-CF23-46EE-B94D-7C78024AB3B2.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/CraigW_01/media/1BC0BB58-CF23-46EE-B94D-7C78024AB3B2.jpg.html)

(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx40/CraigW_01/932C22CE-D03E-46C0-AF1D-B279E690FDE6.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/CraigW_01/media/932C22CE-D03E-46C0-AF1D-B279E690FDE6.jpg.html)

(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx40/CraigW_01/019073FD-2E81-49F4-A1B3-16410E4D6FAE.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/CraigW_01/media/019073FD-2E81-49F4-A1B3-16410E4D6FAE.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 09 July 2017, 14:03

What you bought instead Craig?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 09 July 2017, 14:15

Quote from: mcmaddy on 09 July 2017, 14:03

What you bought instead Craig?

Golf R mate. Coming a week on Tuesday  :smiley: :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 09 July 2017, 16:07

Quote from: CraigW on 09 July 2017, 14:15

Quote from: mcmaddy on 09 July 2017, 14:03

What you bought instead Craig?

Golf R mate. Coming a week on Tuesday  :smiley: :smiley:

Looking forward to seeing pictures of your new pride and joy :smiley: I regretted letting my Audi go, it had been a faithful family member for 12 years and I'm always thinking fondly of it but it's great having something new especially when it's this good.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dereks on 09 July 2017, 17:04

Quote from: Watts on 09 July 2017, 16:07

Quote from: CraigW on 09 July 2017, 14:15

Quote from: mcmaddy on 09 July 2017, 14:03

What you bought instead Craig?

Golf R mate. Coming a week on Tuesday  :smiley: :smiley:

Looking forward to seeing pictures of your new pride and joy :smiley: I regretted letting my Audi go, it had been a faithful family member for 12 years and I'm always thinking fondly of it but it's great having something new especially when it's this good.

It's appeared on GTi World Facebook page.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 09 July 2017, 17:29

Quote from: CraigW on 09 July 2017, 14:15

Quote from: mcmaddy on 09 July 2017, 14:03

What you bought instead Craig?

Golf R mate. Coming a week on Tuesday  :smiley: :smiley:

Interested to hear your thoughts when you get it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 09 July 2017, 18:56

Quote from: Watts on 09 July 2017, 16:07

Quote from: CraigW on 09 July 2017, 14:15

Quote from: mcmaddy on 09 July 2017, 14:03

What you bought instead Craig?

Golf R mate. Coming a week on Tuesday  :smiley: :smiley:

Looking forward to seeing pictures of your new pride and joy :smiley: I regretted letting my Audi go, it had been a faithful family member for 12 years and I'm always thinking fondly of it but it's great having something new especially when it's this good.

Although I loved the car, coming from a similarly powered TT it didn't give me that wow factor in terms of performance which I'm hoping the R will do. Also it was the right time to change for me financially as getting on for four years it was only going to keep losing value and as I like to buy my cars outright I didn't want the potential sell on price continuing to fall

Quote from: mcmaddy on 09 July 2017, 17:29

Quote from: CraigW on 09 July 2017, 14:15

Quote from: mcmaddy on 09 July 2017, 14:03

What you bought instead Craig?

Golf R mate. Coming a week on Tuesday  :smiley: :smiley:

Interested to hear your thoughts when you get it.

Will do pal. Can't wait to collect it now. It's been pretty quick to be fair, only ordered on 10th May so will be just about 10 weeks when it gets delivered

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JamesR27 on 09 July 2017, 19:37

Quote from: CraigW on 09 July 2017, 18:56

Quote from: Watts on 09 July 2017, 16:07

Quote from: CraigW on 09 July 2017, 14:15

Quote from: mcmaddy on 09 July 2017, 14:03

What you bought instead Craig?

Golf R mate. Coming a week on Tuesday  :smiley: :smiley:

Looking forward to seeing pictures of your new pride and joy :smiley: I regretted letting my Audi go, it had been a faithful family member for 12 years and I'm always thinking fondly of it but it's great having something new especially when it's this good.

Although I loved the car, coming from a similarly powered TT it didn't give me that wow factor in terms of performance which I'm hoping the R will do. Also it was the right time to change for me financially as getting on for four years it was only going to keep losing value and as I like to buy my cars outright I didn't want the potential sell on price continuing to fall

Quote from: mcmaddy on 09 July 2017, 17:29

Quote from: CraigW on 09 July 2017, 14:15

Quote from: mcmaddy on 09 July 2017, 14:03

What you bought instead Craig?

Golf R mate. Coming a week on Tuesday  :smiley: :smiley:

Interested to hear your thoughts when you get it.

Will do pal. Can't wait to collect it now. It's been pretty quick to be fair, only ordered on 10th May so will be just about 10 weeks when it gets delivered

What spec have you gone for?

 I am getting into a similar position to you where my car is 3 and half years and want to swap whilst the value is still is in it

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 09 July 2017, 19:46

Quote from: JamesR27 on 09 July 2017, 19:37

Quote from: CraigW on 09 July 2017, 18:56

Quote from: Watts on 09 July 2017, 16:07

Quote from: CraigW on 09 July 2017, 14:15

Quote from: mcmaddy on 09 July 2017, 14:03

What you bought instead Craig?

Golf R mate. Coming a week on Tuesday  :smiley: :smiley:

Looking forward to seeing pictures of your new pride and joy :smiley: I regretted letting my Audi go, it had been a faithful family member for 12 years and I'm always thinking fondly of it but it's great having something new especially when it's this good.

Although I loved the car, coming from a similarly powered TT it didn't give me that wow factor in terms of performance which I'm hoping the R will do. Also it was the right time to change for me financially as getting on for four years it was only going to keep losing value and as I like to buy my cars outright I didn't want the potential sell on price continuing to fall

Quote from: mcmaddy on 09 July 2017, 17:29

Quote from: CraigW on 09 July 2017, 14:15

Quote from: mcmaddy on 09 July 2017, 14:03

What you bought instead Craig?

Golf R mate. Coming a week on Tuesday  :smiley: :smiley:

Interested to hear your thoughts when you get it.

Will do pal. Can't wait to collect it now. It's been pretty quick to be fair, only ordered on 10th May so will be just about 10 weeks when it gets delivered

What spec have you gone for?

 I am getting into a similar position to you where my car is 3 and half years and want to swap whilst the value is still is in it

It's relatively basic James, 5dr DSG, lapis blue, gloss black mirrors and 90% tints. The fact you get a bigger basic Nav screen and winterpack as standard means I didn't really need anything else. Would have perhaps liked the prets but didn't want to pay another grand for them when I don't mind the Cadiz too much

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JamesR27 on 10 July 2017, 07:31

To be fair on any performance golfs the spec is already good.

I am thinking for me
White or indium grey
Pretoria silver alloys
Rear camera

Also debating if I should get DCC

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 10 July 2017, 10:15

Prets are an absolutely essential box to tick imo. Everything else is debatable (imo of course!).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 10 July 2017, 11:58

Quote from: JoeGTI on 10 July 2017, 10:15

Prets are an absolutely essential box to tick imo. Everything else is debatable (imo of course!).

This ^

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 10 July 2017, 12:01

Will I regret not speccing Prets? Probably but seeing how I don't have DCC either I didn't want to compromise the ride plus I'll go with the old adage 19"s for show, 18"s for go  :grin: :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 10 July 2017, 13:03

Quote from: CraigW on 10 July 2017, 12:01

Will I regret not speccing Prets? Probably but seeing how I don't have DCC either I didn't want to compromise the ride plus I'll go with the old adage 19"s for show, 18"s for go  :grin: :grin:

Personally yes, I wouldn't have ordered the car without them - significantly easier for me to say that though as they only cost about €130 to spec here!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 10 July 2017, 13:42

Quote from: CraigW on 10 July 2017, 12:01

Will I regret not speccing Prets? Probably but seeing how I don't have DCC either I didn't want to compromise the ride plus I'll go with the old adage 19"s for show, 18"s for go  :grin: :grin:

18" VW OEM Prets are now available in a bright silver finish so with a set of these you could stick with 18"s for go but have the looks of the Prets for show. AFAIK they aren't available to order as part of the factory spec, but you could always get a set and retro-fit them. One of the members on VWROC forum has fitted a set to their mk7 R. They are VW part no. 5G0071498A 88Z. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 10 July 2017, 13:50

Quote from: SRGTD on 10 July 2017, 13:42

Quote from: CraigW on 10 July 2017, 12:01

Will I regret not speccing Prets? Probably but seeing how I don't have DCC either I didn't want to compromise the ride plus I'll go with the old adage 19"s for show, 18"s for go  :grin: :grin:

18" VW OEM Prets are now available in a bright silver finish so with a set of these you could stick with 18"s for go but have the looks of the Prets for show. AFAIK they aren't available to order as part of the factory spec, but you could always get a set and retro-fit them. One of the members on VWROC forum has fitted a set to their mk7 R. They are VW part no. 5G0071498A 88Z.

I saw those but wasn't over impressed to be honest. I think further down the line I would rather have something like these

https://www.awesomegti.com/shop-by-brand/neuspeed/neuspeed-rse10-light-weight-wheel-18x8-5x112/

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 10 July 2017, 14:18

Quote from: CraigW on 10 July 2017, 13:50

Quote from: SRGTD on 10 July 2017, 13:42

Quote from: CraigW on 10 July 2017, 12:01

Will I regret not speccing Prets? Probably but seeing how I don't have DCC either I didn't want to compromise the ride plus I'll go with the old adage 19"s for show, 18"s for go  :grin: :grin:

18" VW OEM Prets are now available in a bright silver finish so with a set of these you could stick with 18"s for go but have the looks of the Prets for show. AFAIK they aren't available to order as part of the factory spec, but you could always get a set and retro-fit them. One of the members on VWROC forum has fitted a set to their mk7 R. They are VW part no. 5G0071498A 88Z.

I saw those but wasn't over impressed to be honest. I think further down the line I would rather have something like these

https://www.awesomegti.com/shop-by-brand/neuspeed/neuspeed-rse10-light-weight-wheel-18x8-5x112/

I like those, and they're much lighter than the 18" Prets too. They would look good on a mk7 R.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 10 July 2017, 14:23

Quote from: CraigW on 10 July 2017, 13:50

Quote from: SRGTD on 10 July 2017, 13:42

Quote from: CraigW on 10 July 2017, 12:01

Will I regret not speccing Prets? Probably but seeing how I don't have DCC either I didn't want to compromise the ride plus I'll go with the old adage 19"s for show, 18"s for go  :grin: :grin:

18" VW OEM Prets are now available in a bright silver finish so with a set of these you could stick with 18"s for go but have the looks of the Prets for show. AFAIK they aren't available to order as part of the factory spec, but you could always get a set and retro-fit them. One of the members on VWROC forum has fitted a set to their mk7 R. They are VW part no. 5G0071498A 88Z.

I saw those but wasn't over impressed to be honest. I think further down the line I would rather have something like these

https://www.awesomegti.com/shop-by-brand/neuspeed/neuspeed-rse10-light-weight-wheel-18x8-5x112/

Those will look great on  your new R :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 10 July 2017, 14:35

Quote from: Watts on 10 July 2017, 14:23

Quote from: CraigW on 10 July 2017, 13:50

Quote from: SRGTD on 10 July 2017, 13:42

Quote from: CraigW on 10 July 2017, 12:01

Will I regret not speccing Prets? Probably but seeing how I don't have DCC either I didn't want to compromise the ride plus I'll go with the old adage 19"s for show, 18"s for go  :grin: :grin:

18" VW OEM Prets are now available in a bright silver finish so with a set of these you could stick with 18"s for go but have the looks of the Prets for show. AFAIK they aren't available to order as part of the factory spec, but you could always get a set and retro-fit them. One of the members on VWROC forum has fitted a set to their mk7 R. They are VW part no. 5G0071498A 88Z.

I saw those but wasn't over impressed to be honest. I think further down the line I would rather have something like these

https://www.awesomegti.com/shop-by-brand/neuspeed/neuspeed-rse10-light-weight-wheel-18x8-5x112/

Those will look great on  your new R :smiley:

That's a few years down the line Watts. I'd need to start saving the pennies  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 10 July 2017, 14:44

Spent the weekend in Barcelona and spotted this at the airport on the way home.
Great looking car in the flesh and the wheels on it were very nice indeed :drool:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4285/35027593563_0774259fb1_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VngzdX) (https://flic.kr/p/VngzdX) 
[url=https://flic.kr/p/WxfuFY](https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4284/35796904926_1e5493ce6c_h.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/) (https://flic.kr/p/WxfuFY)   (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 10 July 2017, 15:28

Yeah the new Arteon is very nice looking!

Pricey enough though from what I've seen, and I'm not sure about the UK but here in Ireland they're only offering it with diesel engines. For now anyway.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 10 July 2017, 17:46

Not as nice a the outgoing CC in my view which wasn't as nice as the pre facelift CC although the chassis on it needed the MBQ treatment.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 10 July 2017, 17:49

Quote from: JoeGTI on 10 July 2017, 15:28

Yeah the new Arteon is very nice looking!

Pricey enough though from what I've seen, and I'm not sure about the UK but here in Ireland they're only offering it with diesel engines. For now anyway.

You can't even order one here yet Joe but as is often the case Ireland gets cars quicker than the UK

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 10 July 2017, 19:23

I don't like the look of any CC, facelifted or not, whereas the Arteon or whatever it's called is a real looker :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 10 July 2017, 19:34

Yeah tbh I never saw the CC as anything other than a slightly nicer looking Passat and I think that's what VW were aiming to get away from with the new car.
Question is would you buy one over say a BMW 420/430 Gran Coupe or whatever the Audi (A7?) equivalent is.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 10 July 2017, 20:35

I always thought the CC was looked great from the first time I seen one but granted they were just a tatted up Passat. Would I take one over a 4 series GT, yes but not over an A7 although I don't think the A7 is in the same level of the A7 as in the A7 is levels above it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 10 July 2017, 22:09

Had my first drive...

(http://i1070.photobucket.com/albums/u488/jameshodson1/DF739BB6-0807-4548-A8DB-72725AC47F89_zpsansh5d1i.jpg) (http://s1070.photobucket.com/user/jameshodson1/media/DF739BB6-0807-4548-A8DB-72725AC47F89_zpsansh5d1i.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 11 July 2017, 20:20

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 10 July 2017, 22:09

Had my first drive...

Well what's it like then Jim? I know a picture tells a thousand words but I think a thousand words is overdue!  :laugh:

Quote from: kalimon on 10 July 2017, 14:44

Spent the weekend in Barcelona and spotted this at the airport on the way home.
Great looking car in the flesh and the wheels on it were very nice indeed :drool:

How the other half live eh?  :grin:
I've had a suggestion (which is a code word for an order) that we go to Barcelona next year.
I think it's probably something to do with me spending the next ten years worth of holiday funds on a Clubsport relegating us to short breaks from here on in.
What's Barca like?

I keep seeing pics of the Arteon dotted around and can't make my mind up whether it's too fussy or a 'bold step for normally staid Volkswagen' but if it hints at a new generation Scirocco I'm all ears. The Arteon is about 10 ft too long for my car requirements.

I did like the CC though, it was quite funky for a Passat and I had a couple hire ones that were quite nice (but about 10 ft too long for me).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 11 July 2017, 20:47

Exonian - imho Barcelona is a big pile of poo pants. A bit childish I admit, but I'm a fair bit into a rather lovely bottle of red :smiley: Barcelona to me is the constant smell of wee from the side streets and pick pockets everywhere. I'm sure there are nice aspects but not that I recall. Perhaps a tad predictable but I love Paris, the atmosphere, small galleries and great food and wine. I'd thoroughly recommend Krakow though. A beautiful city with so much heritage and history (not all pleasant unfortunately). The Poles are so friendly, the vodka bars amazing and the architecture beautiful. Food superb and the booze plus, most important to us, you can go shooting. Proper shooting, Glocks, magnums and AKs, love it! :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 11 July 2017, 20:52

I was at the Cruilla festival near the beach at Barcelona so I didn't smell too much piss.
If you've never been, I would highly recommend it but I've only ever been to Barcelona with mates, never the wife : )

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 11 July 2017, 21:59

Quote from: Exonian on 11 July 2017, 20:20

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 10 July 2017, 22:09

Had my first drive...

Well what's it like then Jim? I know a picture tells a thousand words but I think a thousand words is overdue!  :laugh:

Yes, loving it so far. My first hot hatch which is a poor effort considering I will be turning 39 at the start of next month and have always loved cars. It had less than 10 miles on when I collected so took it pretty steady but had a few bursts of full throttle and it pulls well. I've been fortunate to drive some pretty rapid things on the road in the last 12 months or so (New M3, M4 Comp, 458 Italia, new RS3, S8 Plus) but the GTI still feels quick and think it's going to be a great car for the next 12 months. It's a company car so will be doing around 10k per year of mixed driving.

From a daily driving point of view, it feels as easy to drive as my previous car which was a new shape C200 AMG Line with the 7 speed auto. Also feels less crashy over the bad Sheffield roads as the Merc was on run flats with the sports suspension. The Merc was very well equipped so will probably a few things but the GTI has a very nice and pleasantly up market feel to the interior especially with the new glass panel sat nav.

Going to be doing a new car detail on it this weekend hopefully trying out some great products  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 12 July 2017, 16:13

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 11 July 2017, 21:59

Quote from: Exonian on 11 July 2017, 20:20

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 10 July 2017, 22:09

Had my first drive...

Well what's it like then Jim? I know a picture tells a thousand words but I think a thousand words is overdue!  :laugh:

Yes, loving it so far. My first hot hatch which is a poor effort considering I will be turning 39 at the start of next month and have always loved cars. It had less than 10 miles on when I collected so took it pretty steady but had a few bursts of full throttle and it pulls well. I've been fortunate to drive some pretty rapid things on the road in the last 12 months or so (New M3, M4 Comp, 458 Italia, new RS3, S8 Plus) but the GTI still feels quick and think it's going to be a great car for the next 12 months. It's a company car so will be doing around 10k per year of mixed driving.

From a daily driving point of view, it feels as easy to drive as my previous car which was a new shape C200 AMG Line with the 7 speed auto. Also feels less crashy over the bad Sheffield roads as the Merc was on run flats with the sports suspension. The Merc was very well equipped so will probably a few things but the GTI has a very nice and pleasantly up market feel to the interior especially with the new glass panel sat nav.

Going to be doing a new car detail on it this weekend hopefully trying out some great products  :smiley:

Nice one Jim.
Interesting observations.
The GTI is an excellent all rounder, are you really only keeping it for 12 months?

Quote from: Watts on 11 July 2017, 20:47

Exonian - imho Barcelona is a big pile of poo pants. A bit childish I admit, but I'm a fair bit into a rather lovely bottle of red :smiley: Barcelona to me is the constant smell of wee from the side streets and pick pockets everywhere. I'm sure there are nice aspects but not that I recall. Perhaps a tad predictable but I love Paris, the atmosphere, small galleries and great food and wine. I'd thoroughly recommend Krakow though. A beautiful city with so much heritage and history (not all pleasant unfortunately). The Poles are so friendly, the vodka bars amazing and the architecture beautiful. Food superb and the booze plus, most important to us, you can go shooting. Proper shooting, Glocks, magnums and AKs, love it! :smiley:

Interesting thoughts there Watts. You should do a review or two on tripadvisor!  :laugh:
I've got a Paris trip lined up in about six weeks funnily enough.
I can't see SWMBO enjoying Krakow as she doesn't drink and I really can't see her wanting to shoot guns unless she could bring them home and practice on the neighbours, random passers by, people driving using a mobile...

Quote from: kalimon on 11 July 2017, 20:52

I was at the Cruilla festival near the beach at Barcelona so I didn't smell too much piss.
If you've never been, I would highly recommend it but I've only ever been to Barcelona with mates, never the wife : )

Apart from JK who I find amazingly irritating that looked to be a good line up, i'm even more envious now!
I'm sure the smell of wee would have been drowned out by other more fragrant things at the festival, which is probably just as well if the loos are anything like your average British festival portaloos.

I take it your were there as a paying customer not actually performing? Do you have a secret second identity?  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 12 July 2017, 17:24

Quote from: Exonian on 12 July 2017, 16:13

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 11 July 2017, 21:59

Quote from: Exonian on 11 July 2017, 20:20

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 10 July 2017, 22:09

Had my first drive...

Well what's it like then Jim? I know a picture tells a thousand words but I think a thousand words is overdue!  :laugh:

Yes, loving it so far. My first hot hatch which is a poor effort considering I will be turning 39 at the start of next month and have always loved cars. It had less than 10 miles on when I collected so took it pretty steady but had a few bursts of full throttle and it pulls well. I've been fortunate to drive some pretty rapid things on the road in the last 12 months or so (New M3, M4 Comp, 458 Italia, new RS3, S8 Plus) but the GTI still feels quick and think it's going to be a great car for the next 12 months. It's a company car so will be doing around 10k per year of mixed driving.

From a daily driving point of view, it feels as easy to drive as my previous car which was a new shape C200 AMG Line with the 7 speed auto. Also feels less crashy over the bad Sheffield roads as the Merc was on run flats with the sports suspension. The Merc was very well equipped so will probably a few things but the GTI has a very nice and pleasantly up market feel to the interior especially with the new glass panel sat nav.

Going to be doing a new car detail on it this weekend hopefully trying out some great products  :smiley:

Nice one Jim.
Interesting observations.
The GTI is an excellent all rounder, are you really only keeping it for 12 months?

 Apologies, typo! Will have it for 24 months....  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 12 July 2017, 23:46

Recently got the drive converted from stones and mud to monoblok  :grin: Best decision Ive made in a while so to celebrate I lined our Golfs up to take a cheeky wee picture.

The best Golf club I've joined  :grin: :grin:

(https://s22.postimg.org/4j0fr0v3l/20170709_132215.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 13 July 2017, 00:20

Quote from: p3asa on 12 July 2017, 23:46

Recently got the drive converted from stones and mud to monoblok  :grin: Best decision Ive made in a while so to celebrate I lined our Golfs up to take a cheeky wee picture.

The best Golf club I've joined  :grin: :grin:

(https://s22.postimg.org/4j0fr0v3l/20170709_132215.jpg)

That's a great pic Stevie, and a great line up!   :cool:

Driveway looks ace, wish mine was like that.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 13 July 2017, 09:26

Quote from: p3asa on 12 July 2017, 23:46

Recently got the drive converted from stones and mud to monoblok  :grin: Best decision Ive made in a while so to celebrate I lined our Golfs up to take a cheeky wee picture.

The best Golf club I've joined  :grin: :grin:

Great drive, great line-up, great generosity! Can I be your honorary son, pretty please? I like blue :whistle: :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 13 July 2017, 10:52

Quote from: p3asa on 12 July 2017, 23:46

Recently got the drive converted from stones and mud to monoblok  :grin: Best decision Ive made in a while so to celebrate I lined our Golfs up to take a cheeky wee picture.

The best Golf club I've joined  :grin: :grin:

(https://s22.postimg.org/4j0fr0v3l/20170709_132215.jpg)

That is a dam nice line up and I bet it get a fair few glances when people are passing by. All you need to do now is sell the van and get a GTD estate for work.

Driveway looks fantastic as well.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 13 July 2017, 11:09

Quote from: p3asa on 12 July 2017, 23:46

The best Golf club I've joined  :grin: :grin:

Nice pic of the variants, will have to dig out our three R shot with 3d, 5d and wagon

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 13 July 2017, 12:49

Fantastic picture!
It's great seeing the three wheel variants lined up like that.
Not sure the FL wheels can compare but I've been in trouble for mentioning that before :whistle:
Love the drive as well :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 13 July 2017, 12:51

Quote from: Exonian on 12 July 2017, 16:13

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 11 July 2017, 21:59

Quote from: Exonian on 11 July 2017, 20:20

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 10 July 2017, 22:09

Had my first drive...

Well what's it like then Jim? I know a picture tells a thousand words but I think a thousand words is overdue!  :laugh:

Yes, loving it so far. My first hot hatch which is a poor effort considering I will be turning 39 at the start of next month and have always loved cars. It had less than 10 miles on when I collected so took it pretty steady but had a few bursts of full throttle and it pulls well. I've been fortunate to drive some pretty rapid things on the road in the last 12 months or so (New M3, M4 Comp, 458 Italia, new RS3, S8 Plus) but the GTI still feels quick and think it's going to be a great car for the next 12 months. It's a company car so will be doing around 10k per year of mixed driving.

From a daily driving point of view, it feels as easy to drive as my previous car which was a new shape C200 AMG Line with the 7 speed auto. Also feels less crashy over the bad Sheffield roads as the Merc was on run flats with the sports suspension. The Merc was very well equipped so will probably a few things but the GTI has a very nice and pleasantly up market feel to the interior especially with the new glass panel sat nav.

Going to be doing a new car detail on it this weekend hopefully trying out some great products  :smiley:

Nice one Jim.
Interesting observations.
The GTI is an excellent all rounder, are you really only keeping it for 12 months?

Quote from: Watts on 11 July 2017, 20:47

Exonian - imho Barcelona is a big pile of poo pants. A bit childish I admit, but I'm a fair bit into a rather lovely bottle of red :smiley: Barcelona to me is the constant smell of wee from the side streets and pick pockets everywhere. I'm sure there are nice aspects but not that I recall. Perhaps a tad predictable but I love Paris, the atmosphere, small galleries and great food and wine. I'd thoroughly recommend Krakow though. A beautiful city with so much heritage and history (not all pleasant unfortunately). The Poles are so friendly, the vodka bars amazing and the architecture beautiful. Food superb and the booze plus, most important to us, you can go shooting. Proper shooting, Glocks, magnums and AKs, love it! :smiley:

Interesting thoughts there Watts. You should do a review or two on tripadvisor!  :laugh:
I've got a Paris trip lined up in about six weeks funnily enough.
I can't see SWMBO enjoying Krakow as she doesn't drink and I really can't see her wanting to shoot guns unless she could bring them home and practice on the neighbours, random passers by, people driving using a mobile...

Quote from: kalimon on 11 July 2017, 20:52

I was at the Cruilla festival near the beach at Barcelona so I didn't smell too much piss.
If you've never been, I would highly recommend it but I've only ever been to Barcelona with mates, never the wife : )

Apart from JK who I find amazingly irritating that looked to be a good line up, i'm even more envious now!
I'm sure the smell of wee would have been drowned out by other more fragrant things at the festival, which is probably just as well if the loos are anything like your average British festival portaloos.

I take it your were there as a paying customer not actually performing? Do you have a secret second identity?  :laugh:

No I was performing.....I operate JK's hat :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 13 July 2017, 14:17

Cosied it up to a kerb.  :sad:

Trip to Lepsons beckons.

(https://s21.postimg.org/cjrg6xak7/6_BDD3_B1_E-2_C6_F-4767-_A05_D-72141773_E8_A2.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/53s6l4mur/)

(https://s21.postimg.org/pp6yd14fr/72_DAD6_C8-69_C3-4_E2_A-_B1_FB-_A9_A0_EB6781_FF.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/vdd93x8s3/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 13 July 2017, 14:28

Quote from: Booth11 on 13 July 2017, 14:17

Cosied it up to a kerb.  :sad:

Trip to Lepsons beckons.

(https://s21.postimg.org/cjrg6xak7/6_BDD3_B1_E-2_C6_F-4767-_A05_D-72141773_E8_A2.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/53s6l4mur/)

(https://s21.postimg.org/pp6yd14fr/72_DAD6_C8-69_C3-4_E2_A-_B1_FB-_A9_A0_EB6781_FF.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/vdd93x8s3/)

Wow :shocked: that's a shame. Well, if you're going to do it..... A nice glass of your favourite tipple later will help soothe :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 13 July 2017, 14:31

Quote from: Watts on 13 July 2017, 14:28

Wow :shocked: that's a shame. Well, if you're going to do it..... A nice glass of your favourite tipple later will help soothe :smiley:

Somehow I don't think a cup of tea is going to cut it.  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 13 July 2017, 14:39

Quote from: Booth11 on 13 July 2017, 14:31

Quote from: Watts on 13 July 2017, 14:28

Wow :shocked: that's a shame. Well, if you're going to do it..... A nice glass of your favourite tipple later will help soothe :smiley:

Somehow I don't think a cup of tea is going to cut it.  :laugh:

No, its not. Do you not imbibe then? For me that would be a couple of double single malts and a good yank of a kitten's tail. :evil:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 13 July 2017, 14:47

Quote from: Watts on 13 July 2017, 14:39

Quote from: Booth11 on 13 July 2017, 14:31

Quote from: Watts on 13 July 2017, 14:28

Wow :shocked: that's a shame. Well, if you're going to do it..... A nice glass of your favourite tipple later will help soothe :smiley:

Somehow I don't think a cup of tea is going to cut it.  :laugh:

No, its not. Do you not imbibe then? For me that would be a couple of double single malts and a good yank of a kitten's tail. :evil:

I'm not a teatotaller but I barely drink.  10 years working in the wine trade put me off, lol.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 13 July 2017, 15:00

Booth11 I feel your pain  :cry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 13 July 2017, 15:21

Ouch Rebecca! :sad: At least you know that Lepsons should do an excellent job, and get the colour match right, which can be tricky with VW Prets.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 13 July 2017, 15:36

Quote from: wigit on 13 July 2017, 15:00

Booth11 I feel your pain  :cry:

It's that horrible sound of metal against concrete wigit.   :cry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 13 July 2017, 15:39

Quote from: SRGTD on 13 July 2017, 15:21

Ouch Rebecca! :sad: At least you know that Lepsons should do an excellent job, and get the colour match right, which can be tricky with VW Prets.

It's not all bad really as I was planning a trip to Lepsons tyre fitting arm anyway to have a set of Michelin PS4S fitted soon, as I've given up trying to find a local tyre fitter who doesn't mark the wheels in the process.  So Lepsons it is for that anyway and I'll just factor this in, get it refurbed there and then it can go to their fitter to have the tyres out on.  Might get them to do paint hubs at the same time if they can do that. It's the same Pret that got damaged in the hit and run last year so it's already been refurbed by them once.  Just need to think about the inconvenience of being without the car as I need it daily.  Will think that one over.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 13 July 2017, 16:10

What a mess :shocked:
It somehow seems worse when it's a Pretoria as the factory finish on them is so nice.
Could be worse though, my wife's A3 needs all 4 wheels refurbishing before it gets sold in August.
Any recommendations for a decent company in Manchester to do this?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dave7268 on 13 July 2017, 16:35

Quote from: kalimon on 13 July 2017, 16:10

Any recommendations for a decent company in Manchester to do this?

Depends on the wheels and what needs doing.

I have used The Wheel Specialists in Welcomb St, M11 on several occasions to refurb my BBS CK's and they have done an excellent job each time but they are not exactly cheap...  Are they as good as Lepsons? Probably not  :drool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 13 July 2017, 16:42

Quote from: Booth11 on 13 July 2017, 14:17

Cosied it up to a kerb.  :sad:

Trip to Lepsons beckons.

Women drivers :rolleyes:

Seriously though at least it is the same wheel that was damaged before.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 13 July 2017, 17:26

Quote from: kalimon on 13 July 2017, 12:51

No I was performing.....I operate JK's hat :smiley:

Can you put me in touch with the guy that shoves the electric cable up his arse, I have a few suggestions...

Quote from: Booth11 on 13 July 2017, 14:17

Cosied it up to a kerb.  :sad:

Trip to Lepsons beckons.

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRGGGGHHHHHH!

 :cry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 13 July 2017, 18:56

Quote from: Booth11 on 13 July 2017, 14:17

Cosied it up to a kerb.  :sad:

Trip to Lepsons beckons.

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On the plus side, at least it's not a diamond cut face. I know lepsons are good but there's always the risk that the diamond cut comes back looking slightly different.

Still need to get one of my BBS wheels redone after I did the same - although with slightly less dramatic results than yours.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 13 July 2017, 20:19

Quote from: Booth11 on 13 July 2017, 14:17

Cosied it up to a kerb.  :sad:

Trip to Lepsons beckons.

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Ouch Rebecca nor good hope you get it sorted within a decent budget.
I was lucky 2 weeks ago got a puncture coming home from a BBQ we were on the the M1 3 inch bolt through the tread and out the side wall luckily enough no damage to the santis and my tyre man refitted a new Pzero wit out any marks too although the tyre was £160 fitted small price to have a perfect wheel at the end of it  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 13 July 2017, 23:00

Quote from: kalimon on 13 July 2017, 16:10

What a mess :shocked:
It somehow seems worse when it's a Pretoria as the factory finish on them is so nice.
Could be worse though, my wife's A3 needs all 4 wheels refurbishing before it gets sold in August.
Any recommendations for a decent company in Manchester to do this?

Hopefully you'll find somewhere decent to get your wife's wheels sorted.

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 13 July 2017, 16:42

Women drivers :rolleyes:

Seriously though at least it is the same wheel that was damaged before.

I've heard it can happen to men too.  Who knew!

Quote from: Exonian on 13 July 2017, 17:26

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRGGGGHHHHHH!

 :cry:

My mouth said "bugger".  My head was doing what you said.

Quote from: Gnasher on 13 July 2017, 18:56

On the plus side, at least it's not a diamond cut face. I know lepsons are good but there's always the risk that the diamond cut comes back looking slightly different.

Still need to get one of my BBS wheels redone after I did the same - although with slightly less dramatic results than yours.

Yes grateful for small mercies.  Sorry to hear about your BBS going the same way. Hope you get it sorted.

Quote from: gtiaps on 13 July 2017, 20:19

Ouch Rebecca nor good hope you get it sorted within a decent budget.
I was lucky 2 weeks ago got a puncture coming home from a BBQ we were on the the M1 3 inch bolt through the tread and out the side wall luckily enough no damage to the santis and my tyre man refitted a new Pzero wit out any marks too although the tyre was £160 fitted small price to have a perfect wheel at the end of it  :whistle:

You were lucky, could have done a lot of damage if it had hit your wheel. Still a pita for you, these tyres aren't cheap are they.
 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 14 July 2017, 06:20

I'm pretty sure a bit of gentle rubbing down with some wet and dry to get the worst of the burrs off, followed by cleaning up the tyre sidewall will see it looking nowhere near as bad.
It's only for a few weeks anyway.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: LRWmotorsport on 14 July 2017, 09:07

I use the local Porsche dealership for wheel repairs, they do an excellent job.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 14 July 2017, 14:31

Quote from: Exonian on 14 July 2017, 06:20

I'm pretty sure a bit of gentle rubbing down with some wet and dry to get the worst of the burrs off, followed by cleaning up the tyre sidewall will see it looking nowhere near as bad.
It's only for a few weeks anyway.

Job for Sunday.  :smiley:

Quote from: LRWmotorsport on 14 July 2017, 09:07

I use the local Porsche dealership for wheel repairs, they do an excellent job.

So good when you find a reliable fitter, worth their weight in gold.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 14 July 2017, 15:37

Took the wife's for a spring which has not been used for a fortnight, some spiders have been made homeless and will be getting attacked with the cleaning products later this afternoon.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 14 July 2017, 15:50

Quote from: wigit on 14 July 2017, 15:37

Took the wife's for a spring which has not been used for a fortnight, some spiders have been made homeless and will be getting attacked with the cleaning products later this afternoon.

Cleaning anyone's car but my own is an absolute chore. Just can't manage put the same level of effort into it that I do with my own.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 14 July 2017, 16:10

Quote from: kalimon on 14 July 2017, 15:50

Quote from: wigit on 14 July 2017, 15:37

Took the wife's for a spring which has not been used for a fortnight, some spiders have been made homeless and will be getting attacked with the cleaning products later this afternoon.

Cleaning anyone's car but my own is an absolute chore. Just can't manage put the same level of effort into it that I do with my own.

+++1. To be honest I find washing my own a bit of a chore these days. Washing my wife's car is definitely not my favourite activity. The fact that its always much filthier than my own doesn't help.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 14 July 2017, 16:46

Bought a cool keyring...  :cool:

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mattwilko92 on 15 July 2017, 19:49

Decided to rotate my front/back wheels in the process ended up doing washing them + the sills and brakes, doing a decon and applied Gtechniq C5 to the wheels and calipers. Hopefully make them stay a bit cleaner and make cleaning them easier.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?d
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 15 July 2017, 22:18

Gave mine its first proper clean.
1. Snow foam
2. Bilthamber autowheel
3. Hand wash (2 buckets)
4. Clay bar
5. Coat of Auto Finesse Tripple
6. Coat PolishAngel Master Sealant
7. Auto Finesse Glisten final detail
8. Carbon Collective Metal Lustre for exhausts

Didn't have time to use Platinum Wheel sealant so that's for next weekend  :smiley:

Doesn't look too shabby now... then went for a drive!

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 16 July 2017, 13:54

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 15 July 2017, 22:18

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That's a stunner!  :cool:  Brilliant detailing work.  :smiley:  Facelift GTI looks so much better than facelift R imo.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 16 July 2017, 15:21

Quote from: Booth11 on 16 July 2017, 13:54

That's a stunner!  :cool:  Brilliant detailing work.  :smiley:  Facelift GTI looks so much better than facelift R imo.

Agreed there Ms B, a good job done there Jim and yes, the FL GTI does look really good. The Indium works well with the red accents and black trim too.
The Parkers get a lot of negativity but having seen a few sets in the flesh they look quite good and remind me of old Porsche wheels brought up to date blended with GTI Monzas with a bit of a slant (which admittedly makes no sense but you can see where the designers were looking just like when you hear some modern dance mixes containing lots of samples of classics).
One word to add: "spacers"

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 16 July 2017, 17:58

Quote from: Booth11 on 16 July 2017, 13:54

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 15 July 2017, 22:18

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That's a stunner!  :cool:  Brilliant detailing work.  :smiley:  Facelift GTI looks so much better than facelift R imo.

Thanks for the comments  :smiley: The only Mk7.5 R that I've seen on the road was briefly an estate coming the other way so haven't really had chance to have a good look.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ritchie2 on 16 July 2017, 18:37

Is it just me or does the R look like much more of a sleeper than the GTI? Not been overly impressed with the looks of the R at all to be honest given the direct competition (RS, Type R, RS3 etc.)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 16 July 2017, 18:54

Quote from: Exonian on 16 July 2017, 15:21

Quote from: Booth11 on 16 July 2017, 13:54

That's a stunner!  :cool:  Brilliant detailing work.  :smiley:  Facelift GTI looks so much better than facelift R imo.

Agreed there Ms B, a good job done there Jim and yes, the FL GTI does look really good. The Indium works well with the red accents and black trim too.
The Parkers get a lot of negativity but having seen a few sets in the flesh they look quite good and remind me of old Porsche wheels brought up to date blended with GTI Monzas with a bit of a slant (which admittedly makes no sense but you can see where the designers were looking just like when you hear some modern dance mixes containing lots of samples of classics).
One word to add: "spacers"

Thanks for the comments. Re the Parkers, don't think a lot of pics do them any justice and once minted up, the black details look great. Yes some spaces on the rear would fill them out a bit  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 16 July 2017, 19:08

Quote from: Booth11 on 16 July 2017, 13:54

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 15 July 2017, 22:18

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That's a stunner!  :cool:  Brilliant detailing work.  :smiley:  Facelift GTI looks so much better than facelift R imo.

Does it also look better than the original Mk7 R Rebecca?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 16 July 2017, 22:56

Quote from: CraigW on 16 July 2017, 19:08

Quote from: Booth11 on 16 July 2017, 13:54

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 15 July 2017, 22:18

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That's a stunner!  :cool:  Brilliant detailing work.  :smiley:  Facelift GTI looks so much better than facelift R imo.

Does it also look better than the original Mk7 R Rebecca?

Do you really think I'm going to answer such a leading question Craig.  :tongue:  Oh, ok then...

I think the FL GTI looks better than the original GTI, because (for me) the red stripe through the headlights works with the changed style of the headlights, I never ever came to terms with the original red stripe/headlight cosmetic. It killed the GTI for me as an option and sent me running into the arms of the R, although I was 3/4 of the way along the running track anyway.  And the front lower plastics of the GTI are slightly more cosmetically workable than those of the R, probably because they are not gloss black like on the R which, imo, only serves to emphasise the plastickyness of them. So the GTI gets away with its non gloss plastics, and wears them well.

I much prefer the looks of the original R, that's not borne remotely out of any new v old jealousy as I simply don't feel that with cars. I always have embraced the term of ownership (usually 3 or 4 years) of all my cars and whilst I may take an interest in changes, it's only with an eye on how a future Golf purchase might pan out. But for me the original design of the R is actually bordering on 'classic' in the way the original mk5 GTI was/is (achieved fully), and imo the FL R does not hit the same spot.  Whilst I understand and like the intentions behind the change to the front styling - making for a more aggressive look - the plastics jar with me.  But the killer for me on any FL is the rear lower bumper.  The rear stance of the car is altered because of this and it has lost some of its Beyoncé squat booty, and is moving away from something that has been characteristic of later mark Golfs.  Now this may be progress in the spirit of the well clichéd Evolution not Revolution, but I have my doubts and it's all looking a bit generic.  I still think compared to the other non Golf offerings out there it's miles above the competition, but looking at the changes purely in the small circle of Golf design, it leaves me wanting less.

That's the exterior, I won't talk about the active display much just to say, it's a missed opportunity on VW's part and makes me love my analogue dials more than ever.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 16 July 2017, 23:15

Quote from: Booth11 on 16 July 2017, 22:56

Quote from: CraigW on 16 July 2017, 19:08

Quote from: Booth11 on 16 July 2017, 13:54

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 15 July 2017, 22:18

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That's a stunner!  :cool:  Brilliant detailing work.  :smiley:  Facelift GTI looks so much better than facelift R imo.

Does it also look better than the original Mk7 R Rebecca?

Do you really think I'm going to answer such a leading question Craig.  :tongue:  Oh, ok then...

I think the FL GTI looks better than the original GTI, because (for me) the red stripe through the headlights works with the changed style of the headlights, I never ever came to terms with the original red stripe/headlight cosmetic. It killed the GTI for me as an option and sent me running into the arms of the R, although I was 3/4 of the way along the running track anyway.  And the front lower plastics of the GTI are slightly more cosmetically workable than those of the R, probably because they are not gloss black like on the R which, imo, only serves to emphasise the plastickyness of them. So the GTI gets away with its non gloss plastics, and wears them well.

I much prefer the looks of the original R, that's not borne remotely out of any new v old jealousy as I simply don't feel that with cars. I always have embraced the term of ownership (usually 3 or 4 years) of all my cars and whilst I may take an interest in changes, it's only with an eye on how a future Golf purchase might pan out. But for me the original design of the R is actually bordering on 'classic' in the way the original mk5 GTI was/is (achieved fully), and imo the FL R does not hit the same spot.  Whilst I understand and like the intentions behind the change to the front styling - making for a more aggressive look - the plastics jar with me.  But the killer for me on any FL is the rear lower bumper.  The rear stance of the car is altered because of this and it has lost some of its Beyoncé squat booty, and is moving away from something that has been characteristic of later mark Golfs.  Now this may be progress in the spirit of the well clichéd Evolution not Revolution, but I have my doubts and it's all looking a bit generic.  I still think compared to the other non Golf offerings out there it's miles above the competition, but looking at the changes purely in the small circle of Golf design, it leaves me wanting less.

That's the exterior, I won't talk about the active display much just to say, it's a missed opportunity on VW's part and makes me love my analogue dials more than ever.

Like a well spoken politician Becs. Do you think that the FL GTI is better looking than the original R? Simple yes or no  :smiley: :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 17 July 2017, 00:11

Quote from: CraigW on 16 July 2017, 23:15

Like a well spoken politician Becs. Do you think that the FL GTI is better looking than the original R? Simple yes or no  :smiley: :smiley:

No.

Caveated by the fact I have not seen a FL GTI in the flesh (I have seen an Indium/Prets FL R in the flesh).

 :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 17 July 2017, 12:41

That more door Mk7.5 is absolutely stunning in that colour, have seen a few on the road and they have a real presence, like the new 18s and think the brecias look superb on them too.

Have seen one 7.5 R and what I do like is they lost the chrome lip on the bumper which was just pointless and is a grime magnet.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 17 July 2017, 12:49

Amazing after a couple of years of driving a DSG how you become a bit lazy, Mrs W has hers for over two years and now wants use it more as a manual, it is funny how she was a little rusty on revs for changing up and changing down and explaining why I hate D mode on bends given weight transfer and turn in

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 17 July 2017, 14:54

Quote from: Booth11 on 17 July 2017, 00:11

Quote from: CraigW on 16 July 2017, 23:15

Like a well spoken politician Becs. Do you think that the FL GTI is better looking than the original R? Simple yes or no  :smiley: :smiley:

No.

Caveated by the fact I have not seen a FL GTI in the flesh (I have seen an Indium/Prets FL R in the flesh).

 :smiley:

So the FL GTI looks so much better than the Fl R but doesn't look as good as the original R. There is definitely bias there considering there is really not a huge amount of difference between the R and the 7.5 R

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: hog_hedge on 17 July 2017, 15:04

Quote from: Booth11 on 17 July 2017, 00:11

Quote from: CraigW on 16 July 2017, 23:15

Like a well spoken politician Becs. Do you think that the FL GTI is better looking than the original R? Simple yes or no  :smiley: :smiley:

Yes.

It's the best car ever.

 :smiley:

 :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 17 July 2017, 15:12

Quote from: CraigW on 17 July 2017, 14:54

Quote from: Booth11 on 17 July 2017, 00:11

Quote from: CraigW on 16 July 2017, 23:15

Like a well spoken politician Becs. Do you think that the FL GTI is better looking than the original R? Simple yes or no  :smiley: :smiley:

No.

Caveated by the fact I have not seen a FL GTI in the flesh (I have seen an Indium/Prets FL R in the flesh).

 :smiley:

So the FL GTI looks so much better than the Fl R but doesn't look as good as the original R. There is definitely bias there considering there is really not a huge amount of difference between the R and the 7.5 R

I never said the FL GTI looked "so" much better than the FL R, I said it looked better (imo) than the original GTI.  And I said (imo) that the original R looks better than the FL R. You then asked me a yay or nay question which I answered honestly bias or no bias.  And the reasons I prefer what I prefer were explained in my earlier previous post.  To me, although they are both variants of the mk7, they are individual cars with design elements that seperate them quite significantly in my eyes and for me one works better with the recent changes, and to me the other doesn't work to quite the same extent leaving me preferring the original  What does it matter anyway?  My opinion is just that and not a personal slight against anyone else's choice or the FL itself. It's what you like that counts to you, and its what I like that matters to me.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 17 July 2017, 15:21

Quote from: Booth11 on 16 July 2017, 13:54

That's a stunner!  :cool:  Brilliant detailing work.  :smiley:  Facelift GTI looks so much better than facelift R imo.

Am i missing something here, your words Becs and I quote

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 17 July 2017, 15:35

Quote from: CraigW on 17 July 2017, 15:21

Quote from: Booth11 on 16 July 2017, 13:54

That's a stunner!  :cool:  Brilliant detailing work.  :smiley:  Facelift GTI looks so much better than facelift R imo.

Am i missing something here, your words Becs and I quote

Fair cop. I thought you were referring to my later more lengthy post, I'd forgotten about the earlier one....once posted, instantly forgotten and all that.  But are you really going to hang everything on a two letter word, which, if you want to be pedantic, the GTI in that photo above does look quite a lot better than a lot of R's, on account of it's quality finish.  But regardless of the word "so", everything I said I still stands as my opinion.  Why is it of any matter to you Craig, if some styling has me preferring one in FL guise more than the other?  I've seen quite a few FL R's in photos over on vwroc and one in the flesh 2 weeks ago and I prefer the original. And from what I've seen of the FL GTI, imo the styling changes, especially to the front, work much better, and there are differences betwen the GTI FL front design and the FL R - that's a fact - not night and day but enough to make a difference to what appeals to me personally.  Subjective.  Which one do you prefer?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 17 July 2017, 15:57

Trust me I am not actually trying to split hairs. I just think your being very harsh on the 7.5R by saying the FL GTI is so much better but actually it's not as good looking as the original R. My opinion for what it's worth is that the MK7 GTI in Fl and pre FL guise is/was better looking than any of the MK7 R's. The R to me is not aggressive looking enough when it's pushing out 300bhp. It should be more sinister without being over the top. A few flared arches wouldn't go amiss. In terms of the MK7 R v MK7.5 R, well I prefer the new headlights and tail lights. What I don't like is that the R now shares these nice new headlights with other models. I prefer the new front end but I'm not liking the rear end, the original was better. The digital dash is subjective, but I'm afraid that's the way all cars are going so we will just have to accept it. The MK8 will only have a digital display with no option for analogue. I prefer the darker cloth seats to the original but I hate the cost cutting on the new car with some covers missing.

Finally I also like the fact that there won't be that many on the road just now and hopefully VW don't incentivise it by offering cheap lease deals as that killed the image of the original MK7 R, common as muck because of lease gate

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 17 July 2017, 16:48

Quote from: CraigW on 17 July 2017, 15:57

Trust me I am not actually trying to split hairs. I just think your being very harsh on the 7.5R by saying the FL GTI is so much better but actually it's not as good looking as the original R. My opinion for what it's worth is that the MK7 GTI in Fl and pre FL guise is/was better looking than any of the MK7 R's. The R to me is not aggressive looking enough when it's pushing out 300bhp. It should be more sinister without being over the top. A few flared arches wouldn't go amiss. In terms of the MK7 R v MK7.5 R, well I prefer the new headlights and tail lights. What I don't like is that the R now shares these nice new headlights with other models. I prefer the new front end but I'm not liking the rear end, the original was better. The digital dash is subjective, but I'm afraid that's the way all cars are going so we will just have to accept it. The MK8 will only have a digital display with no option for analogue. I prefer the darker cloth seats to the original but I hate the cost cutting on the new car with some covers missing.

Finally I also like the fact that there won't be that many on the road just now and hopefully VW don't incentivise it by offering cheap lease deals as that killed the image of the original MK7 R, common as muck because of lease gate

Craig, I know you are not trying to split hairs and trust me it all just good debate.  But again, don't get hung up on the word "so", lol.  I'm actually relieved and pleased to hear that you prefer the FL R, because that's what you are getting and, though I don't know you, I'd hazard a guess that you are going to be blown away by it, I hope you are. I completely understand your comments about the original R lacking aggression (especially at the front), and when I was deciding on the R I had the same concern, but I actually think in the flesh it is pretty aggressive, more so than photos convey, and aggressive enough for my tastes. I can understand and see the logic and thinking behind the changes VW have made, but whilst they have succeeded in creating a more aggressive front end (and arguably rear end) - not disputing that at all - the squatness, squareness of the shape has been subtracted , leading to changes that don't float my boat wholly, as that characteristic Golf squatness is something I particularly liked through mk5, mk6 and mk7. 

The loss of the double U headlights is a major blow for me, but though you might find this hard to understand (and I can see why), the new raked lights work better with the GTI imo because VW have finally found a style and shape that works really well with the red stripe, in a way that the original U design did not (again only imo).  However, take away the red stripe and replace it with a silver stripe and its not quite working on the same level for me (the opposite of the situation with the original for me), crosses the line into looking too generic.  As I say, it's all subjective and personal taste.  I prefer the perforated leather seats in the FL R to the original leather which is dullness itself, so swings and roundabouts.  Digital dash is a given for future car but not in a hurry to get there. 

If I didn't have an R already would I buy a FL R over another car or the GTI?  Yes I would.  Do I want at this moment in time to chop my existing R in for a FL R?  No I don't.  Mk8 will likely be next car on horizon fro me because I'm boring like that and a bit of a Golf fangirl.  The only other car I would be genuinely interested in is the Audi RS3 as in it's current form that's the aggressive front end styling done right. 

The R common as muck thing has never much bothered me.  It would have been preferable if lease-gate had not occurred, but it did as the R was a victim of that resulting in a loss of exclusivity - a shame, but so be it, it still a great car, in low or higher numbers.   It may surprise you to know that the R appears to be much less prevalent in the south of the country in my experience.  Since it was released I have seen no more that a handful (5) R's round my way at any one time, and even less MK7 GTI's (lots of GTD's though and a few GTE's).  Daily driver cars where I am tend to be much more bog standard type models and small city cars, and yet when I travel north back to my home county of Yorkshire, I see many more GTI/R's on the road.  I once had a discussion on this with Monkeyhanger on here and made a serious point that due to high property prices in certain parts of the south, you find that the majority of cars driven were of a cheaper variety as nobody has any money left after paying the mortgage, lol.  Not wishing to sound arrogant but I think there's some truth to that and he agreed. 

But I digress massively.  You like (or I hope you will very very soon) the FL R and I like the original R, and since that's what we've both got, we both should be happy. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 17 July 2017, 16:59

Quote from: Booth11 on 17 July 2017, 16:48

Quote from: CraigW on 17 July 2017, 15:57

Trust me I am not actually trying to split hairs. I just think your being very harsh on the 7.5R by saying the FL GTI is so much better but actually it's not as good looking as the original R. My opinion for what it's worth is that the MK7 GTI in Fl and pre FL guise is/was better looking than any of the MK7 R's. The R to me is not aggressive looking enough when it's pushing out 300bhp. It should be more sinister without being over the top. A few flared arches wouldn't go amiss. In terms of the MK7 R v MK7.5 R, well I prefer the new headlights and tail lights. What I don't like is that the R now shares these nice new headlights with other models. I prefer the new front end but I'm not liking the rear end, the original was better. The digital dash is subjective, but I'm afraid that's the way all cars are going so we will just have to accept it. The MK8 will only have a digital display with no option for analogue. I prefer the darker cloth seats to the original but I hate the cost cutting on the new car with some covers missing.

Finally I also like the fact that there won't be that many on the road just now and hopefully VW don't incentivise it by offering cheap lease deals as that killed the image of the original MK7 R, common as muck because of lease gate

Craig, I know you are not trying to split hairs and trust me it all just good debate.  But again, don't get hung up on the word "so", lol.  I'm actually relieved and pleased to hear that you prefer the FL R, because that's what you are getting and, though I don't know you, I'd hazard a guess that you are going to be blown away by it, I hope you are. I completely understand your comments about the original R lacking aggression (especially at the front), and when I was deciding on the R I had the same concern, but I actually think in the flesh it is pretty aggressive, more so than photos convey, and aggressive enough for my tastes. I can understand and see the logic and thinking behind the changes VW have made, but whilst they have succeeded in creating a more aggressive front end (and arguably rear end) - not disputing that at all - the squatness, squareness of the shape has been subtracted , leading to changes that don't float my boat wholly, as that characteristic Golf squatness is something I particularly liked through mk5, mk6 and mk7. 

The loss of the double U headlights is a major blow for me, but though you might find this hard to understand (and I can see why), the new raked lights work better with the GTI imo because VW have finally found a style and shape that works really well with the red stripe, in a way that the original U design did not (again only imo).  However, take away the red stripe and replace it with a silver stripe and its not quite working on the same level for me (the opposite of the situation with the original for me), crosses the line into looking too generic.  As I say, it's all subjective and personal taste.  I prefer the perforated leather seats in the FL R to the original leather which is dullness itself, so swings and roundabouts.  Digital dash is a given for future car but not in a hurry to get there. 

If I didn't have an R already would I buy a FL R over another car or the GTI?  Yes I would.  Do I want at this moment in time to chop my existing R in for a FL R?  No I don't.  Mk8 will likely be next car on horizon fro me because I'm boring like that and a bit of a Golf fangirl.  The only other car I would be genuinely interested in is the Audi RS3 as in it's current form that's the aggressive front end styling done right. 

The R common as muck thing has never much bothered me.  It would have been preferable if lease-gate had not occurred, but it did as the R was a victim of that resulting in a loss of exclusivity - a shame, but so be it, it still a great car, in low or higher numbers.   It may surprise you to know that the R appears to be much less prevalent in the south of the country in my experience.  Since it was released I have seen no more that a handful (5) R's round my way at any one time, and even less MK7 GTI's (lots of GTD's though and a few GTE's).  Daily driver cars where I am tend to be much more bog standard type models and small city cars, and yet when I travel north back to my home county of Yorkshire, I see many more GTI/R's on the road.  I once had a discussion on this with Monkeyhanger on here and made a serious point that due to high property prices in certain parts of the south, you find that the majority of cars driven were of a cheaper variety as nobody has any money left after paying the mortgage, lol.  Not wishing to sound arrogant but I think there's some truth to that and he agreed. 

But I digress massively.  You like (or I hope you will very very soon) the FL R and I like the original R, and since that's what we've both got, we both should be happy.

Amen. Nicely written Becs. It is good to have a civilised discussion on the matter. As you say it's all personal taste and I'm sure I would love the R whether it was FL or a pre FL. I just wish it was a wee bit more aggressive. This forum could really do with a like button such as on the r Forum  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 17 July 2017, 18:04

Quote from: CraigW on 17 July 2017, 16:59

Amen. Nicely written Becs. It is good to have a civilised discussion on the matter. As you say it's all personal taste and I'm sure I would love the R whether it was FL or a pre FL. I just wish it was a wee bit more aggressive. This forum could really do with a like button such as on the r Forum  :smiley:

"Like"  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 17 July 2017, 22:23

Went out for sunset, easy to forget what you have your doorstep...

(http://i1070.photobucket.com/albums/u488/jameshodson1/1031F7AA-7892-4252-8C8E-C0A9CFFF3868_zpstohmsuoz.jpg) (http://s1070.photobucket.com/user/jameshodson1/media/1031F7AA-7892-4252-8C8E-C0A9CFFF3868_zpstohmsuoz.jpg.html)

(http://i1070.photobucket.com/albums/u488/jameshodson1/CB6D0CC5-E903-4DAE-AC7E-718EA65C1534_zpsxamhhirr.jpg) (http://s1070.photobucket.com/user/jameshodson1/media/CB6D0CC5-E903-4DAE-AC7E-718EA65C1534_zpsxamhhirr.jpg.html)

(http://i1070.photobucket.com/albums/u488/jameshodson1/677E9CDE-C53B-4461-853D-B3DB33F5E5F3_zpsi02hhvto.jpg) (http://s1070.photobucket.com/user/jameshodson1/media/677E9CDE-C53B-4461-853D-B3DB33F5E5F3_zpsi02hhvto.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: hog_hedge on 17 July 2017, 22:26

That looks stunning Jim, it's definitely one of the best colours :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 17 July 2017, 22:35

Quote from: hog_hedge on 17 July 2017, 22:26

That looks stunning Jim, it's definitely one of the best colours :cool:

Thanks, it's got something about it not just another grey  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: LRWmotorsport on 18 July 2017, 07:58

That is a good looking car Mr Jim.

Love the colour, love the wheels.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: a9wyn on 18 July 2017, 09:14

Washed the car again ( Carbon Grey ) twice in four days. One rain shower and short drive and it looks as if I haven't washed it for weeks.....Carbon Grey never choose this colour again. Very nice when cleaned and waxed but when dirty......

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 18 July 2017, 11:52

Collected the beast  :smiley: :smiley:. Pics in new arrivals

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 18 July 2017, 11:55

Quote from: CraigW on 18 July 2017, 11:52

Collected the beast  :smiley: :smiley:. Pics in new arrivals

Woohoo!  :cool:  Look forward to early thoughts. Will check out pics shortly :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 18 July 2017, 12:25

On Sunday I went on an epic road trip around some of the nicest twisty roads in Ireland with a group of fellow petrol heads. Awesome day out in the sunshine and I really got to drive the R to the best of its abilities  :cool:

Here's a cool pic (not mine) that was taken along the way:

(https://s2.postimg.org/4ivdo9a3d/20157724_1616539091698999_1345157085645875260_o.jpg)


Unfortunately the day didn't end so well though. I parked up at the end of the evening to take some pics / have a bite to eat and I came back to see this. Grrrrrrrrr! Of course there was no note left. There's just no excuse for some people is there....

(http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/attachment.php?attachmentid=422546&d=1500240673)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 18 July 2017, 13:10

Quote from: JoeGTI on 18 July 2017, 12:25

On Sunday I went on an epic road trip around some of the nicest twisty roads in Ireland with a group of fellow petrol heads. Awesome day out in the sunshine and I really got to drive the R to the best of its abilities  :cool:

Here's a cool pic (not mine) that was taken along the way:

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/QC0YCv9rAZAbsaT3B5G1prcWM7XSsM7my0Uuq36sJuArVq5vDatN0CEkEPkD_-U-277ejReh9GKOOl2RkGS5b6XSbpd-QVjRI7TmrZVy6856Cf9pNfMaN-P1Hj0H8ipVe5KSGB967yOHorPeDdFWCxNMY2rnl40qFZs_Mf-F3wJIfCLTKAMAB4PnMGAP43BylRp4zQbRxAoyAx1muPX1aBaWY-i_aA55hodiNhWeWqlpspWVoZ1bZcWPoEU72r3TqBLjqJtb3eP-lGh_kWvzEH5fs9aKmpjdYeHUcMDHsfmAlesOsk3BMUxw6YtWmmphOAgfaXBYvcomnzHzFuXhQsCm1M3zNoVmUwlXzvNHj0Q3SollbjbKufsUmGgNKTfgf_OMTldGblEwyAFrNDkZDqr5nEQX1ocuxtDLiyynLNPrAymHPmbDCwkOr-8_Cw2ozX_8dEJ95RSTrXYgdLNbMJQlxCra3jzQr9GS_X7D839qhjpXe9GoXbpeZ6rvGaXRi-3PF59JngTEebOAMBvn8dg_OuE1Fp7zjjbFURhXzYi1-7Yl5vy4gpsX6DLdETeb24TSU5g2aN92osES9Th5f3EYAkZ2WyJhb53iR_UZEnTi_M5dR9d2-hCF=w2048-h1365-no?.jpg)


Unfortunately the day didn't end so well though. I parked up at the end of the evening to take some pics / have a bite to eat and I came back to see this. Grrrrrrrrr! Of course there was no note left. There's just no excuse for some people is there....

(http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/attachment.php?attachmentid=422546&d=1500240673)

Nooo, Joe!  What a ******.  Feel for you.  Looks like it should be sortable but little comfort I know.  Looks a respray job.  At least you had a great day out up to that point and although the first pic is not displaying, your paintwork (scuff aside) looks amazing.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 18 July 2017, 13:20

Ahh Joe that is lousy mate. I'm sure once you get it repaired it will be good as new  :smiley: :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 18 July 2017, 13:25

Thanks guys.

@Becs, the first pic should be working now. With god damn Photobucket now gone, I'm rooting around for workable alternatives!

Yeah at least the damage is confined to the bumper. No metal panels touched nor the wheel or light unit thankfully. So it is a simple repair. I've been quoted around 250 quid to get it done. Could be worse, but still an outlay I hadn't prepared for!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 18 July 2017, 13:28

Quote from: JoeGTI on 18 July 2017, 13:25

Thanks guys.

@Becs, the first pic should be working now. With god damn Photobucket now gone, I'm rooting around for workable alternatives!

Yeah at least the damage is confined to the bumper. No metal panels touched nor the wheel or light unit thankfully. So it is a simple repair. I've been quoted around 250 quid to get it done. Could be worse, but still an outlay I hadn't prepared for!

Yeah I can see it now, what a great pic!  Love that.

£250 sounds right, that's what mine cost when someone scuffed it in works car park.  You'll get it done quickly and forget about it. And get back to enjoying the car. Until then don't look at it, lol.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 18 July 2017, 13:31

Quote from: Booth11

£250 sounds right, that's what mine cost when someone scuffed it in works car park.  You'll get it done quickly and forget about it. And get back to enjoying the car. Until then don't look at it, lol.

Yep, I'm trying to divert my eyes from it lol. I even parked nose-to-front door at home last night so that it wouldn't be the first thing I'd see when I open the door this morning lol.

I have it booked in for next week anyway so it should be good as new within the week. Very irritating all the same.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 18 July 2017, 14:14

Quote from: JoeGTI on 18 July 2017, 12:25

On Sunday I went on an epic road trip around some of the nicest twisty roads in Ireland with a group of fellow petrol heads. Awesome day out in the sunshine and I really got to drive the R to the best of its abilities  :cool:

Here's a cool pic (not mine) that was taken along the way:

(https://s2.postimg.org/4ivdo9a3d/20157724_1616539091698999_1345157085645875260_o.jpg)


Unfortunately the day didn't end so well though. I parked up at the end of the evening to take some pics / have a bite to eat and I came back to see this. Grrrrrrrrr! Of course there was no note left. There's just no excuse for some people is there....

(http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/attachment.php?attachmentid=422546&d=1500240673)

That's a tough break Joe, a real pisser :sad:
On a happier note, that picture you posted with the fantastic red GTI leading the way nearly makes up for it :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 18 July 2017, 22:34

Quote from: LRWmotorsport on 18 July 2017, 07:58

That is a good looking car Mr Jim.

Love the colour, love the wheels.

Thanks, after a week or so I love the colour. I originally wanted a white one but the Indium Grey really suits the Mk7.5 with red and black details. The wheels are very distinctive and easily recognisable as a GTI.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 18 July 2017, 22:55

Quote from: JoeGTI on 18 July 2017, 13:25

Thanks guys.

@Becs, the first pic should be working now. With god damn Photobucket now gone, I'm rooting around for workable alternatives!

Yeah at least the damage is confined to the bumper. No metal panels touched nor the wheel or light unit thankfully. So it is a simple repair. I've been quoted around 250 quid to get it done. Could be worse, but still an outlay I hadn't prepared for!

Feel for you Joe hope you get it sorted at a reasonable cost.
As for posting pics try...

https://postimages.org

Nice and easy to use.. good luck :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: phope on 28 July 2017, 15:32

Ordered OBDEleven Pro

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 30 July 2017, 18:22

Took all the wheels off today.

1. Bilt Hamber auto wheel
2. Rinse
3. Wheels Woolies with auto finnese shampoo.
4. Dried them off.
5. Platinum Wheels from Carbon Collective.
6. Microfibre buff off.
7. Same for the calipers

Results are awesome.

photobucket isn't letting me post pics anymore on here  :angry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wantmygti on 30 July 2017, 20:28

Quote from: phope on 28 July 2017, 15:32

Ordered OBDEleven Pro

Snap! And a cheapo tablet to run it on.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 30 July 2017, 20:46

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 30 July 2017, 18:22

Took all the wheels off today.

1. Bilt Hamber auto wheel
2. Rinse
3. Wheels Woolies with auto finnese shampoo.
4. Dried them off.
5. Platinum Wheels from Carbon Collective.
6. Microfibre buff off.
7. Same for the calipers

Results are awesome.

photobucket isn't letting me post pics anymore on here  :angry:

Jim, Photobucket aren't allowing free third party image hosting any more, unless you upgrade your Photobucket account and pay them the upgrade fee of US$399.

I'm now using Postimage (www.postimages.org) as are some of the other forum members who are no longer using Photobucket.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 30 July 2017, 20:49

Quote from: SRGTD on 30 July 2017, 20:46

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 30 July 2017, 18:22

Took all the wheels off today.

1. Bilt Hamber auto wheel
2. Rinse
3. Wheels Woolies with auto finnese shampoo.
4. Dried them off.
5. Platinum Wheels from Carbon Collective.
6. Microfibre buff off.
7. Same for the calipers

Results are awesome.

photobucket isn't letting me post pics anymore on here  :angry:

Jim, Photobucket aren't allowing free third party image hosting any more, unless you upgrade your Photobucket account and pay them the upgrade fee of US$399.

I'm now using Postimage (www.postimages.org) as are some of the other forum members who are no longer using Photobucket.

Cheers, will take a look and see if I can get some pics on  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 30 July 2017, 20:58

Hoping the pics work........
(https://s26.postimg.org/vpo3kwkp1/IMG_8578.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/vpo3kwkp1/)

(https://s26.postimg.org/8cq22e4lh/IMG_8580.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/8cq22e4lh/)

(https://s26.postimg.org/8a66fk0xx/IMG_8594.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/8a66fk0xx/)

(https://s26.postimg.org/gd4cqvlj9/IMG_8597.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/gd4cqvlj9/)

(https://s26.postimg.org/mfbzhd9z9/IMG_8600.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/mfbzhd9z9/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: phope on 02 August 2017, 19:21

Bought a new dash-cam - Nextbase 412 GW

Halford had a deal, and were cheaper than Amazon - £129 down to £103

http://www.halfords.com/technology/dash-cams/dash-cams/nextbase-dash-cam-412gw

Will likely swap out the existing camera (Blackvue) and put the Blackvue in our new A4 Avant

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 03 August 2017, 10:12

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 30 July 2017, 20:58

Hoping the pics work........
(https://s26.postimg.org/vpo3kwkp1/IMG_8578.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/vpo3kwkp1/)

(https://s26.postimg.org/8cq22e4lh/IMG_8580.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/8cq22e4lh/)

(https://s26.postimg.org/8a66fk0xx/IMG_8594.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/8a66fk0xx/)

(https://s26.postimg.org/gd4cqvlj9/IMG_8597.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/gd4cqvlj9/)

(https://s26.postimg.org/mfbzhd9z9/IMG_8600.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/mfbzhd9z9/)

Looks a nice job Jim.  :cool:

If you want your pics to appear at full size when using postimage, choose the 'hotlink for forums' option to copy and paste into your post, rather than the thumbnail option as you have.  That way we can see the results of your hard work in even greater glory!  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: TaffCSRed on 04 August 2017, 18:50

Had its monthly valet
(https://s19.postimg.org/fcofpekrn/CS13.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/52m0q5uvz/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 04 August 2017, 19:08

Nice to see the him using a VW for work.
I love a Caddy.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 04 August 2017, 19:39

Quote from: kalimon on 04 August 2017, 19:08

Nice to see the him using a VW for work.
I love a Caddy.

My thoughts too!

Mind you that CS just upstages everything!  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 05 August 2017, 12:55

Deciding whether I take the R estate to the Loire valley or the M2, major plus point for the R is its ability to carry wine and wife's luggage

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 05 August 2017, 13:21

Quote from: wigit on 05 August 2017, 12:55

Deciding whether I take the R estate to the Loire valley or the M2, major plus point for the R is its ability to carry wine and wife's luggage

First world problems! :laugh: However that's easy, wine carrying capacity is the ONLY option.... Plus, leave the wife's stuff behind and bring back even more wine :smiley: Any chance of a good Pouilly-Fume as a consultancy fee? :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 05 August 2017, 13:36

Quote from: wigit on 05 August 2017, 12:55

Deciding whether I take the R estate to the Loire valley or the M2, major plus point for the R is its ability to carry wine and wife's luggage

And there was me thinking I had a tough decision to make as to whether I could be arsed to drag the lawnmower out or not.
 :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 05 August 2017, 14:00

Quote from: Watts on 05 August 2017, 13:21

First world problems! :laugh: However that's easy, wine carrying capacity is the ONLY option.... Plus, leave the wife's stuff behind and bring back even more wine :smiley: Any chance of a good Pouilly-Fume as a consultancy fee? :wink:

In reality the estate handles a bit better with some weight in the boot so this is win win

Quote from: Exonian on 05 August 2017, 13:36

And there was me thinking I had a tough decision to make as to whether I could be arsed to drag the lawnmower out or not.
 :whistle:

It was tough as first I had to decide which R out of the two :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 05 August 2017, 19:47

Found a lotto ticket that I bought a few weeks ago and checked it, turns out it was a winner :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 06 August 2017, 12:12

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 05 August 2017, 19:47

Found a lotto ticket that I bought a few weeks ago and checked it, turns out it was a winner :laugh:

So is it a new car moment, a new house moment or a couple of Kit Kats?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 07 August 2017, 11:35

Quote from: Watts on 06 August 2017, 12:12

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 05 August 2017, 19:47

Found a lotto ticket that I bought a few weeks ago and checked it, turns out it was a winner :laugh:

So is it a new car moment, a new house moment or a couple of Kit Kats?

Only had 5 numbers so just over 2k

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 07 August 2017, 11:47

Wow £2k - not to be sniffed at - congrats !

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 07 August 2017, 12:54

Quote from: Sootchucker on 07 August 2017, 11:47

Wow £2k - not to be sniffed at - congrats !

You're not wrong but if I had of got the extra number of be posting photos of my clubsport s right now.  :cry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 07 August 2017, 13:14

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 07 August 2017, 12:54

Quote from: Sootchucker on 07 August 2017, 11:47

Wow £2k - not to be sniffed at - congrats !

You're not wrong but if I had of got the extra number of be posting photos of my clubsport s right now.  :cry:

Still bloody good though! What a mega surprise that must've been! Perhaps VW had organised it to make reparations for all the grief they caused you? :laugh: Anyways, enjoy it :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CHB100 on 07 August 2017, 13:41

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 07 August 2017, 12:54

Quote from: Sootchucker on 07 August 2017, 11:47

Wow £2k - not to be sniffed at - congrats !

You're not wrong but if I had of got the extra number of be posting photos of my clubsport s right now.  :cry:

Clubsport!!!! R or 570s McLaren surely. £2k sweet but glass half empty will always think what if that one bloody number. :cry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 07 August 2017, 19:36

Quote from: Watts on 07 August 2017, 13:14

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 07 August 2017, 12:54

Quote from: Sootchucker on 07 August 2017, 11:47

Wow £2k - not to be sniffed at - congrats !

You're not wrong but if I had of got the extra number of be posting photos of my clubsport s right now.  :cry:

Still bloody good though! What a mega surprise that must've been! Perhaps VW had organised it to make reparations for all the grief they caused you? :laugh: Anyways, enjoy it :smiley:

Enjoy it, I still have to collect it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 07 August 2017, 19:44

Quote from: CHB100 on 07 August 2017, 13:41

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 07 August 2017, 12:54

Quote from: Sootchucker on 07 August 2017, 11:47

Wow £2k - not to be sniffed at - congrats !

You're not wrong but if I had of got the extra number of be posting photos of my clubsport s right now.  :cry:

Clubsport!!!! R or 570s McLaren surely. £2k sweet but glass half empty will always think what if that one bloody number. :cry:

Honestly, it would be a Golf. Look at the problems some of the members on here are having parts and even cars taken and think of the problems a supercar would entail? The Golf(performance model) is more than enough for me thanks but if I had of got the other number I would probably have had an R as a daily driver.

I've got my health which is something I've not always had so I'm good enough for now.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTI_Ant on 07 August 2017, 20:33

Had mine serviced (VW main dealer).  When I booked it in I specifically asked whether they would be using the long life oil (as it's the best quality there is) even though my car is on the fixed interval regime.  She assured me it would be.  However when I got home and checked the service book the "longlife oil" option is ticked "No".  The invoice simply states "oil used = Shell Helix" price £6.45 + VAT per litre. Last service it was longlife around £16 per litre.  Does anyone know what this cheaper Helix stuff is?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 07 August 2017, 23:40

They only use one oil now so doesn't matter if you are fixed or long life.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 08 August 2017, 08:38

Quote from: GTI_Ant on 07 August 2017, 20:33

Had mine serviced (VW main dealer).  When I booked it in I specifically asked whether they would be using the long life oil (as it's the best quality there is) even though my car is on the fixed interval regime.  She assured me it would be.  However when I got home and checked the service book the "longlife oil" option is ticked "No".  The invoice simply states "oil used = Shell Helix" price £6.45 + VAT per litre. Last service it was longlife around £16 per litre.  Does anyone know what this cheaper Helix stuff is?

Ii might be worth getting it checked out because a number of (R) owners have found that VW have serviced their cars using the wrong oil, i.e not the recommended 5W 30 Castol Edge or branded equivalent. Some had the dealership re-do the oil change.

As above though, it should all be longline oil these days, regardless of service regime.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTI_Ant on 08 August 2017, 19:56

Thanks both above I'll try and find out from them.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wantmygti on 08 August 2017, 21:56

Got OBDEleven up and running so no more stop start and no more sound actor.

When the start-stop should be kicking in, I get the crossed through A symbol showing start stop is not available. Doesn't really bother me but assume that's normal?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 08 August 2017, 23:21

Quote from: wantmygti on 08 August 2017, 21:56

Got OBDEleven up and running so no more stop start and no more sound actor.

When the start-stop should be kicking in, I get the crossed through A symbol showing start stop is not available. Doesn't really bother me but assume that's normal?

Yep, that's normal. You learn to not see it, lol.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Wide on 09 August 2017, 06:47

Almost pushed of the Road in my New Facelift..  :angry: :angry:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSdMR9jAFa0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSdMR9jAFa0)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 09 August 2017, 17:03

Quote from: Wide on 09 August 2017, 06:47

Almost pushed of the Road in my New Facelift..  :angry: :angry:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSdMR9jAFa0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSdMR9jAFa0)

Some people have absolutely no concept of the potential danger they're putting people in.
Would the police in Sweden take any action if you sent this to them? In the UK you'd get absolutely nothing done about it as they've got "much more important things to do".
I've always been an advocate that everyone should be re-tested on their driving every three to five years. Not so much the fact that people can actually make a vehicle move forwards, which an 18 month old baby can do if they can reach the controls, but actual awareness of consequences of stupid driving and the fact that rules apply to everyone and not just 'everyone else'.
 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: maxie on 09 August 2017, 17:32

Quote from: Exonian on 09 August 2017, 17:03

Quote from: Wide on 09 August 2017, 06:47

Almost pushed of the Road in my New Facelift..  :angry: :angry:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSdMR9jAFa0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSdMR9jAFa0)

Some people have absolutely no concept of the potential danger they're putting people in.
Would the police in Sweden take any action if you sent this to them? In the UK you'd get absolutely nothing done about it as they've got "much more important things to do".
I've always been an advocate that everyone should be re-tested on their driving every three to five years. Not so much the fact that people can actually make a vehicle move forwards, which an 18 month old baby can do if they can reach the controls, but actual awareness of consequences of stupid driving and the fact that rules apply to everyone and not just 'everyone else'.
 

i'd have to agree 100%! although it does look a bit of a dodgy place to be overtaking as there's a right hand band just there. not that i'd be able to tell really :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Daz Auto on 09 August 2017, 17:52

Quote from: Wide on 09 August 2017, 06:47

Almost pushed of the Road in my New Facelift..  :angry: :angry:

Yesterday I was going over to see my new car. Was turning right at a staggered junction. I noticed a middle aged woman in a carbon grey Mk7 GTD on the other side of the staggered junction. I got a gap, pulled out and started to accelerate. She pulled out right in front of me. I had to slam on the brakes to avoid going into the side of her. :angry: That stupid woman didn't look right again before she pulled out! :angry:

Have ordered a dash cam for my new Mk7!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Finglonga on 09 August 2017, 20:40

Fitted a new dash-cam as the Garmin one died on me got the Thinkware F770 now.

(http://i.imgur.com/LR5C1cu.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/SjU1uIv.jpg)

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

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Wide on 09 August 2017, 20:44

Quote from: Exonian on 09 August 2017, 17:03

Quote from: Wide on 09 August 2017, 06:47

Almost pushed of the Road in my New Facelift..  :angry: :angry:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSdMR9jAFa0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSdMR9jAFa0)

Some people have absolutely no concept of the potential danger they're putting people in.
Would the police in Sweden take any action if you sent this to them? In the UK you'd get absolutely nothing done about it as they've got "much more important things to do".
I've always been an advocate that everyone should be re-tested on their driving every three to five years. Not so much the fact that people can actually make a vehicle move forwards, which an 18 month old baby can do if they can reach the controls, but actual awareness of consequences of stupid driving and the fact that rules apply to everyone and not just 'everyone else'.
 

No the police have other to do... But the problem we have some people who is play "highway" police.. :angry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 11 August 2017, 10:58

Fitted gloss black Badgeskins which arrived much quicker than expected.....  :cool:

(https://s19.postimg.org/x7sq8lx0j/IMG_8879.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/8ej67ydzz/)

(https://s19.postimg.org/nlz5sb5ur/IMG_8880.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/r5l3i48kf/)

Slight filter to show off the cleanness...  :smiley:

(https://s19.postimg.org/vu13daxr7/Full_Size_Render_2.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/yo48qqzxb/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 11 August 2017, 13:03

They look pretty good surprisingly

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 11 August 2017, 14:42

Looks very shiny and cared for Jim_mk7.5 :smiley: great reflections. The black badgeskins look smart, but I prefer the red.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: eatontrifles on 11 August 2017, 15:13

Uploaded the PocketGPS speed camera database to the car via Car-Net. Had to do the 'Memory Manager' thing twice but other than that it worked great, custom icons and all.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 11 August 2017, 16:14

Quote from: Watts on 11 August 2017, 14:42

Looks very shiny and cared for Jim_mk7.5 :smiley: great reflections. The black badgeskins look smart, but I prefer the red.

It's had a coat of Polish Angel Master Sealant  :cool:

I do like red, but IMO it like up-badging putting them on a non PP GTI and I think the gloss black goes well with black grills and rear spoiler trim which works with the grey. More of a subtle look which is what I wanted.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 11 August 2017, 16:30

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 11 August 2017, 16:14

Quote from: Watts on 11 August 2017, 14:42

Looks very shiny and cared for Jim_mk7.5 :smiley: great reflections. The black badgeskins look smart, but I prefer the red.

It's had a coat of Polish Angel Master Sealant  :cool:

I do like red, but IMO it like up-badging putting them on a non PP GTI and I think the gloss black goes well with black grills and rear spoiler trim which works with the grey. More of a subtle look which is what I wanted.

Ahh, sorry, I wrongly assumed yours was a PP, in that case then, they do look better than the standard ones :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dave7268 on 11 August 2017, 18:27

Quote from: Finglonga on 09 August 2017, 20:40

Fitted a new dash-cam as the Garmin one died on me got the Thinkware F770 now.
(http://i.imgur.com/EVFxLIq.jpg)

Hmmm, been toying about getting one of these....

How was the fitment and any chance of some exterior pics?  Any chance of a mini-review?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 12 August 2017, 13:58

Quote from: Watts on 11 August 2017, 16:30

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 11 August 2017, 16:14

Quote from: Watts on 11 August 2017, 14:42

Looks very shiny and cared for Jim_mk7.5 :smiley: great reflections. The black badgeskins look smart, but I prefer the red.

It's had a coat of Polish Angel Master Sealant  :cool:

I do like red, but IMO it like up-badging putting them on a non PP GTI and I think the gloss black goes well with black grills and rear spoiler trim which works with the grey. More of a subtle look which is what I wanted.

Ahh, sorry, I wrongly assumed yours was a PP, in that case then, they do look better than the standard ones :smiley:

Ah yes I see! Yeah, if I'd got a PP then I would leave them red for sure..  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 12 August 2017, 15:35

Ran a duster round the interior.

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=274783.msg2572118#new

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: deltarikk on 12 August 2017, 16:27

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 12 August 2017, 13:58

Quote from: Watts on 11 August 2017, 16:30

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 11 August 2017, 16:14

Quote from: Watts on 11 August 2017, 14:42

Looks very shiny and cared for Jim_mk7.5 :smiley: great reflections. The black badgeskins look smart, but I prefer the red.

It's had a coat of Polish Angel Master Sealant  :cool:

I do like red, but IMO it like up-badging putting them on a non PP GTI and I think the gloss black goes well with black grills and rear spoiler trim which works with the grey. More of a subtle look which is what I wanted.

Ahh, sorry, I wrongly assumed yours was a PP, in that case then, they do look better than the standard ones :smiley:

Ah yes I see! Yeah, if I'd got a PP then I would leave them red for sure..  :smiley:

I like the look of that Jim, nice subtle look as you say :cool: I've got one of the interior visor badge skins but not fitted yet

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: deltarikk on 12 August 2017, 16:46

Decided to get the PedalBox+ after reading peoples feedback (used forum discount code, thx) and got it fitted earlier today, I definitely benefitted from previous forum feedback and Booth11 excellent pictorial fitting guide I found was big help  :wink:.....got it fitted in 10 mins and programmed ready to try out on the road tomorrow....although other more important diy type stuff is possibly planned!  :whistle:

Think I'll probably look for something of a rubber liner/sheet to pop in storage box just to stop any annoying rattles

(https://s20.postimg.org/xtgs12ost/Pedal_Box.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Eccie on 12 August 2017, 17:14

Quote from: deltarikk on 12 August 2017, 16:46

Decided to get the PedalBox+ after reading peoples feedback (used forum discount code, thx) and got it fitted earlier today, I definitely benefitted from previous forum feedback and Booth11 excellent pictorial fitting guide I found was big help  :wink:.....got it fitted in 10 mins and programmed ready to try out on the road tomorrow....although other more important diy type stuff is possibly planned!  :whistle:

Think I'll probably look for something of a rubber liner/sheet to pop in storage box just to stop any annoying rattles

(https://s20.postimg.org/xtgs12ost/Pedal_Box.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

I just stick a microfiber cloth on top of mine, which I use to dust the interior with.

Don't forget to notify your insurers, shouldn't cost you anything but best to be upfront with any modification

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: deltarikk on 12 August 2017, 19:02

Cheers Eccie, I contacted them before ordering just to be sure, good advice though

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 13 August 2017, 14:27

Following from yesterdays interior brush up......

Gave it a much needed wash after over 3 weeks without and being stuck at airport for 2 weeks then a week out on the road.
 
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4402/36372285032_ba2cb1dd54_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Xq6t9C)
 
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4348/36144003170_75cd09c672_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/X4VsUs)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4348/36143979260_f7e40af6cd_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/X4VkNd)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4331/36143958040_eefc07e929_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/X4Veum)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4435/35731785013_21d7395ab5_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WruJNR)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CHB100 on 13 August 2017, 18:04

Quote from: Eccie on 12 August 2017, 17:14

Quote from: deltarikk on 12 August 2017, 16:46

Decided to get the PedalBox+ after reading peoples feedback (used forum discount code, thx) and got it fitted earlier today, I definitely benefitted from previous forum feedback and Booth11 excellent pictorial fitting guide I found was big help  :wink:.....got it fitted in 10 mins and programmed ready to try out on the road tomorrow....although other more important diy type stuff is possibly planned!  :whistle:

Think I'll probably look for something of a rubber liner/sheet to pop in storage box just to stop any annoying rattles

(https://s20.postimg.org/xtgs12ost/Pedal_Box.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

I just stick a microfiber cloth on top of mine, which I use to dust the interior with.

Don't forget to notify your insurers, shouldn't cost you anything but best to be upfront with any modification

You saying insurer's know what it is? I imagine they will think it as an engine mod. As soon as you make contact they go Oh! not sure and consequently think the negative. Has anyone had issues with reporting it ?
After all why does the car need it as far as they are concerned, basically to improve performance only in their eyes.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 13 August 2017, 18:18

Quote from: CHB100 on 13 August 2017, 18:04

Quote from: Eccie on 12 August 2017, 17:14

Quote from: deltarikk on 12 August 2017, 16:46

Decided to get the PedalBox+ after reading peoples feedback (used forum discount code, thx) and got it fitted earlier today, I definitely benefitted from previous forum feedback and Booth11 excellent pictorial fitting guide I found was big help  :wink:.....got it fitted in 10 mins and programmed ready to try out on the road tomorrow....although other more important diy type stuff is possibly planned!  :whistle:

Think I'll probably look for something of a rubber liner/sheet to pop in storage box just to stop any annoying rattles

(https://s20.postimg.org/xtgs12ost/Pedal_Box.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

I just stick a microfiber cloth on top of mine, which I use to dust the interior with.

Don't forget to notify your insurers, shouldn't cost you anything but best to be upfront with any modification

You saying insurer's know what it is? I imagine they will think it as an engine mod. As soon as you make contact they go Oh! not sure and consequently think the negative. Has anyone had issues with reporting it ?
After all why does the car need it as far as they are concerned, basically to improve performance only in their eyes.

My current insurer (DL) were fine, no charge however LV were as you thought, decided it was an engine mod and refused to quote.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 13 August 2017, 20:36

Direct Line are fine covering my pedal box, once I'd explained them what it did and that it duvet increase the power they were fine, and my premium dropped by £1.60 to boot, lol.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 14 August 2017, 12:57

Not what "I" did today, but what some utter c-u-n-t did to my car in the dead of night over the weekend:

(https://preview.ibb.co/c1CYNF/IMG_0275.jpg) (https://ibb.co/jUjPUv)
(https://preview.ibb.co/hoFnhF/IMG_0276.jpg) (https://ibb.co/fGeDNF)

Both mirror caps stolen - and butchered the grey/unpainted frame in the process. SCUM does not come close to describing the pond life that does this.  :sick:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: phope on 14 August 2017, 13:03

Bastards  :angry:

Carbon or silver mirrors?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 14 August 2017, 13:34

Quote from: JoeGTI on 14 August 2017, 12:57

Not what "I" did today, but what some utter c-u-n-t did to my car in the dead of night over the weekend:



Both mirror caps stolen - and butchered the grey/unpainted frame in the process. SCUM does not come close to describing the pond life that does this.  :sick:

Utter lowlifes.  :angry:
It's bad enough losing the caps but the other damage means the costs spiral massively.  :sad:

Quote from: Booth11 on 13 August 2017, 14:27

Following from yesterdays interior brush up......

Gave it a much needed wash after over 3 weeks without and being stuck at airport for 2 weeks then a week out on the road.
 

Sun shades needed to view your pics as always Ms B!  :cool: :smiley:
Do you need to wear shades just to walk up to it?  :grin:
Top work, as always.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dereks on 14 August 2017, 13:54

Looks like it becoming a problem parts getting stolen off cars.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 14 August 2017, 14:06

Thanks for the tea and sympathy fellas - I just needed to vent about it (again).

They were the standard R silver mirrors.
Retail cost of the bits I need is ballpark 300 euro (whatever that is in STG). But fortunately my local dealers have been more than sympathetic and helpful and are heavily discounting that cost for me.

So while the cost to my wallet isn't so bad, the cost to my mental well being over the whole thing has been far greater.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 14 August 2017, 14:54

Quote from: JoeGTI on 14 August 2017, 14:06

Thanks for the tea and sympathy fellas - I just needed to vent about it (again).

They were the standard R silver mirrors.
Retail cost of the bits I need is ballpark 300 euro (whatever that is in STG). But fortunately my local dealers have been more than sympathetic and helpful and are heavily discounting that cost for me.

So while the cost to my wallet isn't so bad, the cost to my mental well being over the whole thing has been far greater.

Really sorry to hear that Joe, utter (I can't think of anything bad enough that I can put into print). The only good thing from this is good to hear how decent the dealer is being.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: tictap on 14 August 2017, 15:06

OMG :angry:  Getting too common this sort of thing!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 14 August 2017, 15:17

Removed my tuning box  :sad: - unsure what to do with the car so returning (power wise) to standard.

It still feels quick, so not too worried but it's definitely a lot slower than with it on!

In the 'for sale' section if anyone is interested.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 14 August 2017, 15:36

Quote from: JoeGTI on 14 August 2017, 14:06

Thanks for the tea and sympathy fellas - I just needed to vent about it (again).

They were the standard R silver mirrors.
Retail cost of the bits I need is ballpark 300 euro (whatever that is in STG). But fortunately my local dealers have been more than sympathetic and helpful and are heavily discounting that cost for me.

So while the cost to my wallet isn't so bad, the cost to my mental well being over the whole thing has been far greater.

Fair play to your dealer.
You could possibly just get the damage to the unpainted parts plastic welded and pick up some black caps off eBay(?)
£ to Euro pretty much 1:1 these days

Quote from: Gnasher on 14 August 2017, 15:17

Removed my tuning box  :sad: - unsure what to do with the car so returning (power wise) to standard.

It still feels quick, so not too worried but it's definitely a lot slower than with it on!

In the 'for sale' section if anyone is interested.

The GTI is quite quick in the lower ranges compared to most things, the DTUK box really helps the upper rev band.

What would you replace the GTI with? Yours is so well sorted it'd take something special to replace it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Daz Auto on 14 August 2017, 16:46

Fitted my dash cam today.

Sorry to see what they did to your car Joe. :angry: I'll have to keep mine in the garage.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 14 August 2017, 16:53

Quote from: Daz Auto on 14 August 2017, 16:46

Fitted my dash cam today.

Sorry to see what they did to your car Joe. :angry: I'll have to keep mine in the garage.

Pleased? (The car, not the camera....).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Daz Auto on 14 August 2017, 21:08

Quote from: Watts on 14 August 2017, 16:53

Pleased? (The car, not the camera....).

I'm like a dog with two d.... tails :laugh:

Spent 7 hours cleaning the outside on Saturday and still have the alloys to do :rolleyes:

Tornado Red is so eye-catching. :cool: Though, unfortunately, I don't get the contrast with the GTI trim. :undecided:

There appears to be a big learning curve with all the new tech. I'm flicking through the manual most evenings. :nerd:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 15 August 2017, 17:56

Did a little wash n wax as it was a nice day with my new wax R222 very happy with the results  :whistle:

(https://s21.postimg.org/4x8af5sqv/IMG_20170812_132757.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/l88ebh58j/)

(https://s11.postimg.org/6k4rhjsvn/IMG_20170812_132742.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/4fkeggr8v/)

(https://s18.postimg.org/4pfccev1l/2017-08-15_17.34.04.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/b34ffnzxh/)

(https://s18.postimg.org/h69g011tl/2017-08-15_17.50.20.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 15 August 2017, 19:45

Quote from: gtiaps on 15 August 2017, 17:56

Did a little wash n wax as it was a nice day with my new wax R222 very happy with the results  :whistle:

(https://s21.postimg.org/4x8af5sqv/IMG_20170812_132757.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/l88ebh58j/)

(https://s11.postimg.org/6k4rhjsvn/IMG_20170812_132742.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/4fkeggr8v/)

(https://s18.postimg.org/4pfccev1l/2017-08-15_17.34.04.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/b34ffnzxh/)

(https://s18.postimg.org/h69g011tl/2017-08-15_17.50.20.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Blimey, not surprised you're happy with results like that Neil! :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 15 August 2017, 20:00

Quote from: Watts on 15 August 2017, 19:45

Quote from: gtiaps on 15 August 2017, 17:56

Did a little wash n wax as it was a nice day with my new wax R222 very happy with the results  :whistle:

(https://s21.postimg.org/4x8af5sqv/IMG_20170812_132757.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/l88ebh58j/)

(https://s11.postimg.org/6k4rhjsvn/IMG_20170812_132742.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/4fkeggr8v/)

(https://s18.postimg.org/4pfccev1l/2017-08-15_17.34.04.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/b34ffnzxh/)

(https://s18.postimg.org/h69g011tl/2017-08-15_17.50.20.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Blimey, not surprised you're happy with results like that Neil! :smiley:

Thanks Peter and all by hand nothing electrical well apart from the kettle the wife made my cuppas from as I'd done her Scirocco as well lol  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 15 August 2017, 20:56

Got my mirror caps replaced. Lets see how long this set lasts...

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170815/7a855baa98b94c7bde5f26fb854ae4cb.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Vwjap on 15 August 2017, 22:32

Coded needle sweep to the AID also changed the colour to golden then changed it back and changed all the different dials and changed it back lol

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: andy28 on 16 August 2017, 08:41

This is the first AID mod that I'm aware of... how exciting! What equipment did you use to do this Vwjap? Thanks, Andy

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: andy28 on 16 August 2017, 09:11

Sorry Vwjap, just seen your posts on the obdeleven forum... definitely going to have a play!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Vwjap on 16 August 2017, 14:19

I used obdeleven, only problem I have is I can't get in to the information module ☹️

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Moro on 17 August 2017, 13:30

New tyres on the front. Original Conti Sport2s lasted 14k miles, now replaced by Conti Sport5s.

Even after 40 years of driving I am always surprised just how much quieter new tyres are.

Rear tyres replaced already due to punctures so lots of tread on them, therefore put new tyres on front.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 18 August 2017, 21:50

Picked it up the R Wagen  from the detailers who have had it for a couple of days, never had it detailed as the rental but after 13 months and 21K needed some TLC, looks amazing and has a shine it never had and the white has faired so much better than the lapiz

Detailer does all our cars and said that it wasn't tar that was the cause of most of the black sports, it was rubber and brake dust, must be more restrained

Just given it the once over and fitted the GB plates for its trip to the Loire next weekend, seems to use 0.5l of oil every 7K

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Finglonga on 19 August 2017, 12:36

Quote from: dave7268 on 11 August 2017, 18:27

Hmmm, been toying about getting one of these....

How was the fitment and any chance of some exterior pics?  Any chance of a mini-review?

Sorry for the delay, had to wait for the rain to stop.....Oh and sorry for the crap picture but then again it is hard to see from the front.

(http://i.imgur.com/2H6GQHj.jpg)

Really pleased with it, just a fit and forget camera that is watching the road all the time. If the camera senses a collision it will save to the Micro SD card and built in internal memory on the camera so if the card gets damages you sill have footage.

Fitting was easy-ish once you get it in the correct position, it uses a large 3M pad that you use an App on your smart phone to line it up using a live view from the camera. All the set up is also done using the App. Just needs firmware updating and the newest camera data base putting on the MicroSD card ond you are good to go.

The lane departure and front vehicle departure warnings were turned off but the speed camera and red light warnings are active and so far have been very accurate. Plus point is it is a voice telling you and not a continuous annoying beep going off every few seconds.

If you hard wire the camera you have the option of Parking mode. It has two settings (in addition to it recording if it senses a bump) , motion sensing and time lapse (1picture every second) and I use the latter as it is supposed to save space on the card. No worries about flattening the battery either as you can set the camera to turn off after 12/24/48 hours or if it senses the voltage drops below a certain voltage.

In addition I noticed the F770 doesn't get as hot as the Garmin did when in use. Overall chuffed to bits with it and the wife is looking at them now....

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dave7268 on 19 August 2017, 15:53

Nice one Finlonga - thanks for the pic and mini review, really helpful.

Think I am sold on getting one of these.  :wink:

Just one thing  - do you get any glare/reflections from the dash in your vids? If so can a polariser filter be fitted to it as it doesn't seem to say anything in the product descriptions I find on the net?

Oh, which way did you run your cables?

Cheers  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 19 August 2017, 16:17

Washed it for the first time in a month
I love C2v3 !!
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4361/36670062245_8a76829bd3_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XSpDWv) (https://flic.kr/p/XSpDWv) 
[url=https://flic.kr/p/XHXxTe](https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4382/36574436991_0673b6b965_h.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/) (https://flic.kr/p/XHXxTe)
 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 19 August 2017, 17:00

Quote from: kalimon on 19 August 2017, 16:17

Washed it for the first time in a month
I love C2v3 !!
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4361/36670062245_8a76829bd3_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XSpDWv) (https://flic.kr/p/XSpDWv) 
 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/)

Cracking job Kalimon :smiley: I used C2v3 and was very pleased but sold now on Finishkare wax, reasonably priced, pot lasts forever (not literally of course, but seems to), keeps working well for a long time too and the gloss seems deeper than the Gtechniq. I'm still using the C2v3 though, brilliant on both glass and the wheels.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 19 August 2017, 18:43

Quote from: Watts on 19 August 2017, 17:00

Quote from: kalimon on 19 August 2017, 16:17

Washed it for the first time in a month
I love C2v3 !!
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4361/36670062245_8a76829bd3_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XSpDWv) (https://flic.kr/p/XSpDWv) 
 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/)

Cracking job Kalimon :smiley: I used C2v3 and was very pleased but sold now on Finishkare wax, reasonably priced, pot lasts forever (not literally of course, but seems to), keeps working well for a long time too and the gloss seems deeper than the Gtechniq. I'm still using the C2v3 though, brilliant on both glass and the wheels.

Thanks Watts
I just prefer C2v3 to other products simply due to how quick and easy it is to apply and buff up.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Finglonga on 19 August 2017, 19:15

Quote from: dave7268 on 19 August 2017, 15:53

Nice one Finlonga - thanks for the pic and mini review, really helpful.

Think I am sold on getting one of these.  :wink:

Just one thing  - do you get any glare/reflections from the dash in your vids? If so can a polariser filter be fitted to it as it doesn't seem to say anything in the product descriptions I find on the net?

Oh, which way did you run your cables?

Cheers  :smiley:

Not really an issue with this camera as it is so close to the screen. There is a filter available on Fleabay and Amazon.

As for the cable between head liner and roof and behind "A pillar" and down rubber trim to fusebox.

Video sample below to show reflection.

https://youtu.be/wcj8SS__zY8

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 19 August 2017, 19:20

Quote from: kalimon on 19 August 2017, 16:17

Washed it for the first time in a month
I love C2v3 !!

That is some reflection, that colour looks so good with the red accents of the GTi

The only thing I use is Bouncers done and dusted but I want to try something different soon so might get some C2v3 to try.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 20 August 2017, 20:29

Quote from: kalimon on 19 August 2017, 16:17

Washed it for the first time in a month
I love C2v3 !!
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4361/36670062245_8a76829bd3_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XSpDWv) (https://flic.kr/p/XSpDWv) 
 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/)

Very nice Kalimon well done  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 21 August 2017, 21:03

Car is going into Lepsons in the morning for 2 Prets refurbing and new Michelin PS4S tyres all round, so gave it q quick wash tonight so it goes in clean and dug out my trusty Do Not Wash hangers.


(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4413/36577850391_607d291484_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XJg3yX)

(https://s27.postimg.org/j5uyjqwn7/IMG_5296_3.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/61pe724lb/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CHB100 on 21 August 2017, 23:46

Quote from: Booth11 on 21 August 2017, 21:03

Car is going into Lepsons in the morning for 2 Prets refurbing and new Michelin PS4S tyres all round, so gave it q quick wash tonight so it goes in clean and dug out my trusty Do Not Wash hangers.
 :

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4413/36577850391_607d291484_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XJg3yX)

(https://s27.postimg.org/j5uyjqwn7/IMG_5296_3.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/61pe724lb/)

 Prets refurbed, lady?drivers :rolleyes: I bet they're not too bad. Can't believe 3 months and mine still untouched? That's blown it. The Conti 5s have a vg kerb lip. Not sure if Michelins do?
What tread are left and what mileage did you get.
I have always swapped front to back at 4K miles, but maybe not as nescesary now with AWD.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 21 August 2017, 23:49

I saw a brand new FL R on prets at the weekend on Pirelli P zero tyres and I couldn't believe how exposed the rims were on those tyres. It was almost like the tyres were stretched to fit. No rim protection on the rubber whatsoever.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 22 August 2017, 00:16

Quote from: CHB100 on 21 August 2017, 23:46

 Prets refurbed, lady?drivers :rolleyes: I bet they're not too bad. Can't believe 3 months and mine still untouched? That's blown it. The Conti 5s have a vg kerb lip. Not sure if Michelins do?
What tread are left and what mileage did you get.
I have always swapped front to back at 4K miles, but maybe not as nescesary now with AWD.

Yep, bloody lady drivers, shouldn't be behind the wheel. I made it nearly 21 months without a scratch on the wheels so not too bad really. I had one Pret refurbed last August when someone did a hit and run job on my car.  Caused £4K worth of damage, fled the scene - driver was a man, shocking!

Conti 5P come in two versions - one with a rim protector, one without. I've had both and the R came with the version without which ironically affords more protection than the versions with, but still I kerbed it. Better take another driving test or give up altogether.

Fronts are between 3-4m. I usually change at 3mm but as the car is going in they'll get swapped now. 13.6k which is 1.5k more than previous (usually get 12k by 3mm) accounted for by that extra 0.5-1mm).  Rears have plenty of tread as both were new on after the hit and run (new in rear always), but I don't do mismatched tyres, so all changed at once. All the outgoing Conti 5Ps are going to a very good home.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: FunkyMunky on 22 August 2017, 09:27

Opted for some new wheels!  :smiley:

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4386/35884781764_8b5bc8b53e_b.jpg)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4426/35910350723_24efe7dd7b_b.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 22 August 2017, 10:18

That's very nice. I wasn't a big fan of those Clubsport 18's at first but that looks well.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: st332 on 22 August 2017, 10:53

I like the look of those Belevedere rims.
How much did they set you back?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 22 August 2017, 12:18

Quote from: FunkyMunky on 22 August 2017, 09:27

Opted for some new wheels!  :smiley:

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4386/35884781764_8b5bc8b53e_b.jpg)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4426/35910350723_24efe7dd7b_b.jpg)

Best GTI wheels by some distance.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 22 August 2017, 16:23

Went for a drive, just for the sake of it. Nice. :smiley:

Whilst doing the usual ebay browsing came across a CSS rear box for sale new. Cheaper than I thought and perhaps a good alternative to a non-OEM system if you want a bit more sound, guaranteed fit, bigger tips (!) and a wallet friendly mod...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-VW-Golf-Mk7-Clubsport-S-Exhaust-Rear-Silencer-2013-5G6253609DD/142461851690?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160727114228%26meid%3D534a36190e534804bf9c098c03d03513%26pid%3D100290%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D142461851690&_trksid=p2060778.c100290.m3507

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: FunkyMunky on 22 August 2017, 20:20

Quote from: JoeGTI on 22 August 2017, 10:18

That's very nice. I wasn't a big fan of those Clubsport 18's at first but that looks well.

Thanks!

Yes I wasn't 100% how they'd look but very pleased with the outcome. Look a lot better than the Austins did 👌🏼

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: FunkyMunky on 22 August 2017, 20:22

Quote from: kalimon on 22 August 2017, 12:18

Best GTI wheels by some distance.

Thanks! I was set on Santiagos but came across these without the premium tax associated to the 19's so took a bit of a punt  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: FunkyMunky on 22 August 2017, 20:24

Quote from: st332 on 22 August 2017, 10:53

I like the look of those Belevedere rims.
How much did they set you back?

Thanks! Not a great deal given it seems no one wants 18's - 1/3 of the cost of any set of 19's!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 22 August 2017, 20:48

Quote from: FunkyMunky on 22 August 2017, 20:22

Quote from: kalimon on 22 August 2017, 12:18

Best GTI wheels by some distance.

Thanks! I was set on Santiagos but came across these without the premium tax associated to the 19's so took a bit of a punt  :smiley:

I think you made the correct choice. They look great!
They really suit it and will be a much rarer sight than the santiagos. Plus your tyres will be cheaper and ride less firm...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CHB100 on 22 August 2017, 23:11

That car looks seriously lowered? Which would enhance the look if so.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Wide on 23 August 2017, 05:53

Quote from: kalimon on 22 August 2017, 12:18

Quote from: FunkyMunky on 22 August 2017, 09:27

Opted for some new wheels!  :smiley:

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4386/35884781764_8b5bc8b53e_b.jpg)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4426/35910350723_24efe7dd7b_b.jpg)

Best GTI wheels by some distance.

 :laugh: Yes this is by far the best wheels on a GTI stock!. I wanted them or the Pretoria on my mk7,5. But is was impossible.. :cry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: FunkyMunky on 24 August 2017, 11:53

Quote from: Wide on 23 August 2017, 05:53

:laugh: Yes this is by far the best wheels on a GTI stock!. I wanted them or the Pretoria on my mk7,5. But is was impossible.. :cry:

Thanks!  :grin:

I had been hunting for Pretoria's but then gave up - impossible to track down for sensible money!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: FunkyMunky on 24 August 2017, 11:55

Quote from: CHB100 on 22 August 2017, 23:11

That car looks seriously lowered? Which would enhance the look if so.

Photo angle + old wheels on the back makes it look a lot lower than it is normally... but yeah it is on a slight spring drop too  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 25 August 2017, 16:10

I went to the dealer because I noticed that two of my wheels have lacquer lifting and on the way had a cop pull straight out in front of me in one of those Nissan Leaf things on a roundabout. When I pulled up at the lights beside him at the lights and I told exactly what I thought of his dumb driving and asked if he was not supposed to be a professional driver to which the cop in the passenger side said 'they gave him a bloody Leaf, thats how professional he is' I nearly wet myself laughing.

As for the wheels, both need replacing, below is the worst one.

(https://s5.postimg.org/d9h2559wn/20170824_145142.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/gt2zuycmb/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 25 August 2017, 16:48

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 25 August 2017, 16:10

I went to the dealer because I noticed that two of my wheels have lacquer lifting and on the way had a cop pull straight out in front of me in one of those Nissan Leaf things on a roundabout. When I pulled up at the lights beside him at the lights and I told exactly what I thought of his dumb driving and asked if he was not supposed to be a professional driver to which the cop in the passenger side said 'they gave him a bloody Leaf, thats how professional he is' I nearly wet myself laughing.

As for the wheels, both need replacing, below is the worst one.

(https://s5.postimg.org/d9h2559wn/20170824_145142.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/gt2zuycmb/)

I must need new specs as I can't see much wrong with that :undecided: :embarrassed:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 26 August 2017, 10:48

Quote from: Watts on 25 August 2017, 16:48

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 25 August 2017, 16:10

I went to the dealer because I noticed that two of my wheels have lacquer lifting and on the way had a cop pull straight out in front of me in one of those Nissan Leaf things on a roundabout. When I pulled up at the lights beside him at the lights and I told exactly what I thought of his dumb driving and asked if he was not supposed to be a professional driver to which the cop in the passenger side said 'they gave him a bloody Leaf, thats how professional he is' I nearly wet myself laughing.

As for the wheels, both need replacing, below is the worst one.

(https://s5.postimg.org/d9h2559wn/20170824_145142.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/gt2zuycmb/)

I must need new specs as I can't see much wrong with that :undecided: :embarrassed:

Centre of the photo and right on the V

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 27 August 2017, 21:31

Yesterday did 350 miles in the R estate down to the Loire and whilst I do think Rs can be a bit boring the fact that they are a bit sort of makes it rather good

Perfect Q car for France with a turn of speed to upset the Peugeot owners who want you to get out of the way when you are waiting for the Renault owner to do the same thing, did enjoy engaging sport mode and giving them a wave bye bye before flooring it

French autoroutes are great for ACC, first time i have tried ACC in sport and makes you laugh how it accelerates back up to the preset speed

Even better did not see a R all day so no lease deals for the derv loving French

Certainly got the bug quota up

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 27 August 2017, 21:45

Quote from: wigit on 27 August 2017, 21:31

Yesterday did 350 miles in the R estate down to the Loire and whilst I do think Rs can be a bit boring the fact that they are a bit sort of makes it rather good

Perfect Q car for France with a turn of speed to upset the Peugeot owners who want you to get out of the way when you are waiting for the Renault owner to do the same thing, did enjoy engaging sport mode and giving them a wave bye bye before flooring it

French autoroutes are great for ACC, first time i have tried ACC in sport and makes you laugh how it accelerates back up to the preset speed

Even better did not see a R all day so no lease deals for the derv loving French

Certainly got the bug quota up

Don't forget my bottle of Pouilly Fume :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 28 August 2017, 14:26

A few incidents lately dented my love for this car. I even seriously considered changing it last week. A deal was on the table and I was tempted.

But I saw some sense! Got it serviced and spent a few hours cleaning it  :smiley: Saved myself thousands!!

(https://preview.ibb.co/gDXrBk/IMG_0343.jpg) (https://ibb.co/dPnf45)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Hebegeebee on 28 August 2017, 15:02

Quote from: JoeGTI on 28 August 2017, 14:26

A few incidents lately dented my love for this car. I even seriously considered changing it last week. A deal was on the table and I was tempted.

But I saw some sense! Got it serviced and spent a few hours cleaning it  :smiley: Saved myself thousands!!

(https://preview.ibb.co/gDXrBk/IMG_0343.jpg) (https://ibb.co/dPnf45)

Glad to hear that the few issues you've had recently haven't swayed you Joe and it's looking stunning.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 28 August 2017, 15:03

I saw a 17 plate R in DBP this morning and it looked fantastic. Much prefer it to Lapiz or white which is what you normally see the R in.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 28 August 2017, 16:45

Quote from: JoeGTI on 28 August 2017, 14:26

A few incidents lately dented my love for this car. I even seriously considered changing it last week. A deal was on the table and I was tempted.

But I saw some sense! Got it serviced and spent a few hours cleaning it  :smiley: Saved myself thousands!!

(https://preview.ibb.co/gDXrBk/IMG_0343.jpg) (https://ibb.co/dPnf45)

Now why would you want to chop that in Joe. Glad you've seen sense.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 28 August 2017, 22:14

Quote from: JoeGTI on 28 August 2017, 14:26

A few incidents lately dented my love for this car. I even seriously considered changing it last week. A deal was on the table and I was tempted.

But I saw some sense! Got it serviced and spent a few hours cleaning it  :smiley: Saved myself thousands!!

What few incidents, I read about the tw*t that damaged your bumper but what else?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 28 August 2017, 23:11

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 28 August 2017, 22:14

Quote from: JoeGTI on 28 August 2017, 14:26

A few incidents lately dented my love for this car. I even seriously considered changing it last week. A deal was on the table and I was tempted.

But I saw some sense! Got it serviced and spent a few hours cleaning it  :smiley: Saved myself thousands!!

What few incidents, I read about the tw*t that damaged your bumper but what else?

Yep, the bumper incident.
No sooner I had that fixed, the mirror caps were stolen while the car was parked on driveway overnight.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 29 August 2017, 06:18

Quote from: JoeGTI on 28 August 2017, 23:11

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 28 August 2017, 22:14

Quote from: JoeGTI on 28 August 2017, 14:26

A few incidents lately dented my love for this car. I even seriously considered changing it last week. A deal was on the table and I was tempted.

But I saw some sense! Got it serviced and spent a few hours cleaning it  :smiley: Saved myself thousands!!

What few incidents, I read about the tw*t that damaged your bumper but what else?

Yep, the bumper incident.
No sooner I had that fixed, the mirror caps were stolen while the car was parked on driveway overnight.

Don't suppose you have CCTV?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 29 August 2017, 08:05

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 29 August 2017, 06:18

Quote from: JoeGTI on 28 August 2017, 23:11

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 28 August 2017, 22:14

Quote from: JoeGTI on 28 August 2017, 14:26

A few incidents lately dented my love for this car. I even seriously considered changing it last week. A deal was on the table and I was tempted.

But I saw some sense! Got it serviced and spent a few hours cleaning it  :smiley: Saved myself thousands!!

What few incidents, I read about the tw*t that damaged your bumper but what else?

Yep, the bumper incident.
No sooner I had that fixed, the mirror caps were stolen while the car was parked on driveway overnight.

Don't suppose you have CCTV?

Nope unfortunately. I've been doing a bit of research on that since. I'm also getting some PIR security lights installed which I reckon should be as effective a deterrent as cameras. The cops told me that more often than not the footage from cctv is a bit useless, but are a good deterrent I guess

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: DubmanSam on 29 August 2017, 08:31

Fitted my ST suspension RARB, 034 Motorsport engine mounts, turbo muffler delete and took the centre resonator out all in one day over the bank holiday weekend, big improvement!

Next up is crappy Bridgestones delete

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 29 August 2017, 12:15

Quote from: JoeGTI on 29 August 2017, 08:05

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 29 August 2017, 06:18

Quote from: JoeGTI on 28 August 2017, 23:11

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 28 August 2017, 22:14

Quote from: JoeGTI on 28 August 2017, 14:26

A few incidents lately dented my love for this car. I even seriously considered changing it last week. A deal was on the table and I was tempted.

But I saw some sense! Got it serviced and spent a few hours cleaning it  :smiley: Saved myself thousands!!

What few incidents, I read about the tw*t that damaged your bumper but what else?

Yep, the bumper incident.
No sooner I had that fixed, the mirror caps were stolen while the car was parked on driveway overnight.

Don't suppose you have CCTV?

Nope unfortunately. I've been doing a bit of research on that since. I'm also getting some PIR security lights installed which I reckon should be as effective a deterrent as cameras. The cops told me that more often than not the footage from cctv is a bit useless, but are a good deterrent I guess

Yeah a big PIR would help.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Vwjap on 01 September 2017, 20:21

Polished my car and sealed it with tough coat, also been chatting to a Australian Vw forum to help get traffic jam assist coding a bit closer to being sorted (I hope)

Also worked out exactly what traffic jam assist does

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: phope on 02 September 2017, 15:33

A good result with Chipex paint kit today - not perfect, but good - someone scuffed the driver door a few weeks back

(https://picload.org/image/rwpwogla/img_1433.jpg)

(https://picload.org/image/rwpwoglr/img_1434.jpg)

(https://picload.org/image/rwpwogll/img_1439.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 02 September 2017, 16:40

Nice work, cars looks very nice as well :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 04 September 2017, 13:39

I did a pit stop at the reims old pits

Have to say the R Wagon has been faultless over the last 10 tens in France, just a sublime mile eater which is slightly under the radar and ideal for the toll booth grand prix, I think its an ideal daily but does lack a bit of excitement and occasion

I have not seen another Golf R in ten days (the first was the wife's) which is a refreshing change

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 05 September 2017, 14:02

Washed it. And now it's raining :angry:

Managed to grab a quick shot before it tipped down:

(https://s6.postimg.org/6aj177n2p/20170905_143342.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 05 September 2017, 19:19

Quote from: Watts on 05 September 2017, 14:02

Washed it. And now it's raining :angry:

Managed to grab a quick shot before it tipped down:

(https://s6.postimg.org/6aj177n2p/20170905_143342.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Same as me then, without the photo.

I also had two wheels replaced for the lacquer bubbling, whilst there they noticed one of the other wheels has a problem or fault but under the black part of the spoke.

Decided to wait and have all three done at the same time.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 05 September 2017, 19:37

^^ Great result, very good dealer!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 05 September 2017, 19:53

Quote from: Watts on 05 September 2017, 19:37

^^ Great result, very good dealer!

VERY good so far, let's hope it's not going to turn out to be a nightmare like kamilion(I think) had. They have suggested that I remove the other wheel and have a good look at it.

The car was a bit dirty by the time I got there after washing it and they asked if they could clean the wheels to look over them and knowing how picky I am they let me clean them, with my own stuff that I keep in the boot.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 06 September 2017, 15:33

Very relaxed run today from home to the Norfolk coast to see family. Motorways free moving for a change and even the A roads from Cambridge were pretty good apart from the occasional slow driver. What a really relaxing car the GTI can be and so comfortable. Economical too, 143 miles, steady progress with the odd burst of energetic overtaking (the A10 can be difficult) and 46.9 average mpg! Can't grumble at that :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 06 September 2017, 16:30

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 05 September 2017, 19:53

Quote from: Watts on 05 September 2017, 19:37

^^ Great result, very good dealer!

VERY good so far, let's hope it's not going to turn out to be a nightmare like kamilion(I think) had. They have suggested that I remove the other wheel and have a good look at it.

The car was a bit dirty by the time I got there after washing it and they asked if they could clean the wheels to look over them and knowing how picky I am they let me clean them, with my own stuff that I keep in the boot.

kamilion, love it!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 06 September 2017, 17:00

Quote from: kalimon on 06 September 2017, 16:30

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 05 September 2017, 19:53

Quote from: Watts on 05 September 2017, 19:37

^^ Great result, very good dealer!

VERY good so far, let's hope it's not going to turn out to be a nightmare like kamilion(I think) had. They have suggested that I remove the other wheel and have a good look at it.

The car was a bit dirty by the time I got there after washing it and they asked if they could clean the wheels to look over them and knowing how picky I am they let me clean them, with my own stuff that I keep in the boot.

kamilion, love it!!

Sorry, I blame the couple of swift JD's I had when I got back.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Eccie on 07 September 2017, 12:12

Not strictly for the Golf but for both cars and my son - fitted one of these to my garage door - first impressions are promising

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4337/36246257074_70fec1ee3d_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XdXxqN) (https://flic.kr/p/XdXxqN)  (https://www.flickr.com/photos/133960758@N06/),

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Eccie on 07 September 2017, 12:24

Had a nice run down to North Wales this week impressed with the MPG, best I've ever had, I don't do many long runs - this was mostly motorway and A roads

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4439/35983820350_b3bd77b1d0_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WPLu8G)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Daz Auto on 07 September 2017, 15:52

Had 4 Michelin PilotSport4 tyres fitted today. :cool: Car is only 1 month old but I had to get the Bridgestone tyres off! :angry:

Drove the car home and checked the tyre pressures 30psi all round. :huh: That might be why the car was so quiet and so comfortable. All tyres now at the recommended 38psi.

Tomorrow I'll be driving on the road where I decided the Bridgestone's had to go.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 07 September 2017, 16:27

Are the pressures different on the FL? It's 36psi on standard 18s on mine.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 08 September 2017, 17:31

Not what I've done but another motorist who locked up their brakes in the wet and rear ended my GTI. Initially thought it was okay but on closer inspection the bumper is cracked, about a 4 inch horizontal one from the right side of the numberplate indent :angry: :cry: I'd slowed down and pulled to the left to let an ambulance pass between the two lanes of traffic, looked in the mirror and saw the car just as it hit me. 33 years I've been driving, never had an accident before this year and now I've been hit twice in broad daylight. It's not like the car is difficult to spot, TR is so bright it can be seen from the bl**dy moon! :rolleyes:

So, another call to Direct Line, more paperwork but at least it's driveable in the meantime and no-one has been hurt (apart from my sore neck which no is not an attempt to claim for whiplash. Unless it is whiplash, I'm seeing my physio on Tuesday, he'll sort it).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 08 September 2017, 17:49

Quote from: Watts on 08 September 2017, 17:31

Not what I've done but another motorist who locked up their brakes in the wet and rear ended my GTI. Initially thought it was okay but on closer inspection the bumper is cracked, about a 4 inch horizontal one from the right side of the numberplate indent :angry: :cry: I'd slowed down and pulled to the left to let an ambulance pass between the two lanes of traffic, looked in the mirror and saw the car just as it hit me. 33 years I've been driving, never had an accident before this year and now I've been hit twice in broad daylight. It's not like the car is difficult to spot, TR is so bright it can be seen from the bl**dy moon! :rolleyes:

So, another call to Direct Line, more paperwork but at least it's driveable in the meantime and no-one has been hurt (apart from my sore neck which no is not an attempt to claim for whiplash. Unless it is whiplash, I'm seeing my physio on Tuesday, he'll sort it).

Oh no! :shocked: sorry to hear that Watts. Hopefully with two incidents, that's your bad luck over and done with now. Glad no one was injured (apart from your sore neck).

At least it shouldn't affect your no claims discount as the other driver was clearly at fault and replacing the bumper should be a straightforward repair.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 08 September 2017, 18:10

Quote from: SRGTD on 08 September 2017, 17:49

Quote from: Watts on 08 September 2017, 17:31

Not what I've done but another motorist who locked up their brakes in the wet and rear ended my GTI. Initially thought it was okay but on closer inspection the bumper is cracked, about a 4 inch horizontal one from the right side of the numberplate indent :angry: :cry: I'd slowed down and pulled to the left to let an ambulance pass between the two lanes of traffic, looked in the mirror and saw the car just as it hit me. 33 years I've been driving, never had an accident before this year and now I've been hit twice in broad daylight. It's not like the car is difficult to spot, TR is so bright it can be seen from the bl**dy moon! :rolleyes:

So, another call to Direct Line, more paperwork but at least it's driveable in the meantime and no-one has been hurt (apart from my sore neck which no is not an attempt to claim for whiplash. Unless it is whiplash, I'm seeing my physio on Tuesday, he'll sort it).

Oh no! :shocked: sorry to hear that Watts. Hopefully with two incidents, that's your bad luck over and done with now. Glad no one was injured (apart from your sore neck).

At least it shouldn't affect your no claims discount as the other driver was clearly at fault and replacing the bumper should be a straightforward repair.

Cheers SR,  you're right and despite my negativity towards DL with the way they initially handled my last claim (yet to be resolved, if ever) they did say today they would treat it as a not at fault claim and would waive my excess. And I did have a good trip, and I stopped at the world's biggest beer shop at Setchey near Kings Lynn which I would thoroughly recommend especially if there is anyone reading this who is coeliac/gluten free as they have a big selection. Although perhaps not quite as big now as it was earlier :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 08 September 2017, 20:55

Quote from: Watts on 08 September 2017, 17:31

Not what I've done but another motorist who locked up their brakes in the wet and rear ended my GTI. Initially thought it was okay but on closer inspection the bumper is cracked, about a 4 inch horizontal one from the right side of the numberplate indent :angry: :cry: I'd slowed down and pulled to the left to let an ambulance pass between the two lanes of traffic, looked in the mirror and saw the car just as it hit me. 33 years I've been driving, never had an accident before this year and now I've been hit twice in broad daylight. It's not like the car is difficult to spot, TR is so bright it can be seen from the bl**dy moon! :rolleyes:

So, another call to Direct Line, more paperwork but at least it's driveable in the meantime and no-one has been hurt (apart from my sore neck which no is not an attempt to claim for whiplash. Unless it is whiplash, I'm seeing my physio on Tuesday, he'll sort it).

Fcuk me, I'd park it on the roadside for a day or so because aren't these things supposed to happen in 3's

That is some bad luck you've had.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 08 September 2017, 21:39

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 08 September 2017, 20:55

Quote from: Watts on 08 September 2017, 17:31

Not what I've done but another motorist who locked up their brakes in the wet and rear ended my GTI. Initially thought it was okay but on closer inspection the bumper is cracked, about a 4 inch horizontal one from the right side of the numberplate indent :angry: :cry: I'd slowed down and pulled to the left to let an ambulance pass between the two lanes of traffic, looked in the mirror and saw the car just as it hit me. 33 years I've been driving, never had an accident before this year and now I've been hit twice in broad daylight. It's not like the car is difficult to spot, TR is so bright it can be seen from the bl**dy moon! :rolleyes:

So, another call to Direct Line, more paperwork but at least it's driveable in the meantime and no-one has been hurt (apart from my sore neck which no is not an attempt to claim for whiplash. Unless it is whiplash, I'm seeing my physio on Tuesday, he'll sort it).

Fcuk me, I'd park it on the roadside for a day or so because aren't these things supposed to happen in 3's

That is some bad luck you've had.

Now I'm worried! Hopefully though the bash I put into the front wing last year count's as the third :rolleyes: There's not going to be much original paint on the car, both front wings, passenger door and bumper non-original... Yet all the most stone chipped panels remain intact!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 08 September 2017, 23:11

That's just crap Watts.  Really feel for you and the car!  Hopefully all be sorted and this spell of bad occurs ces behind you.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 09 September 2017, 08:44

Quote from: Booth11 on 08 September 2017, 23:11

That's just crap Watts.  Really feel for you and the car!  Hopefully all be sorted and this spell of bad occurs ces behind you.

Thanks, was pretty pi$$ed off yesterday but fine about it today. It's pretty minor in the scheme of things.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 09 September 2017, 09:19

Quote from: Watts on 09 September 2017, 08:44

Quote from: Booth11 on 08 September 2017, 23:11

That's just crap Watts.  Really feel for you and the car!  Hopefully all be sorted and this spell of bad occurs ces behind you.

Thanks, was pretty pi$$ed off yesterday but fine about it today. It's pretty minor in the scheme of things.

That's the best attitude to have.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 09 September 2017, 09:20

So much for TR being easy to see!
It appears to make it a target.
Joking aside, it really pisses me off when I see a lovely car picking up unnecessary damage.
I've been lucky so far although I've probably jinxed myself now: (

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 09 September 2017, 09:49

Quote from: Watts on 08 September 2017, 21:39

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 08 September 2017, 20:55

Quote from: Watts on 08 September 2017, 17:31

Not what I've done but another motorist who locked up their brakes in the wet and rear ended my GTI. Initially thought it was okay but on closer inspection the bumper is cracked, about a 4 inch horizontal one from the right side of the numberplate indent :angry: :cry: I'd slowed down and pulled to the left to let an ambulance pass between the two lanes of traffic, looked in the mirror and saw the car just as it hit me. 33 years I've been driving, never had an accident before this year and now I've been hit twice in broad daylight. It's not like the car is difficult to spot, TR is so bright it can be seen from the bl**dy moon! :rolleyes:

So, another call to Direct Line, more paperwork but at least it's driveable in the meantime and no-one has been hurt (apart from my sore neck which no is not an attempt to claim for whiplash. Unless it is whiplash, I'm seeing my physio on Tuesday, he'll sort it).

Fcuk me, I'd park it on the roadside for a day or so because aren't these things supposed to happen in 3's

That is some bad luck you've had.

Now I'm worried! Hopefully though the bash I put into the front wing last year count's as the third :rolleyes: There's not going to be much original paint on the car, both front wings, passenger door and bumper non-original... Yet all the most stone chipped panels remain intact!

Are the stone chips on the bonnet?  If so go out and hit one of those cyclist that think it's okay to run through a red light. Granted you won't be able to claim off his/her insurance but at least you'll have taken one of them off the road and you get your stone chips sorted. Also if you have a problem with your windscreen like mcmaddy has then increase your speed by 5-10mph and you should have your reason to get a spanking new screen as well.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 09 September 2017, 10:32

They'll need to go over the roof too and I'll have to reverse into one. That should cover them all :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 09 September 2017, 14:07

Took the wife to pick up her new car this morning. She's left the VAG after 20 years of Passats, A4's and lastly A3's.
Surprisingly she never had a Golf, although toyed with getting a CS after seeing one in a dealership a while back.
Hope she knows what she's doing :undecided:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4384/36932510266_0a245f6c95_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/YgALAo) (https://flic.kr/p/YgALAo)   (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 09 September 2017, 20:30

Quote from: kalimon on 09 September 2017, 14:07

Took the wife to pick up her new car this morning. She's left the VAG after 20 years of Passats, A4's and lastly A3's.
Surprisingly she never had a Golf, although toyed with getting a CS after seeing one in a dealership a while back.
Hope she knows what she's doing :undecided:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4384/36932510266_0a245f6c95_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/YgALAo) (https://flic.kr/p/YgALAo) 
 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/)

Looks very smart kalimon, hope your wife will be pleased with it :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 09 September 2017, 21:41

Quote from: Watts on 09 September 2017, 20:30

Quote from: kalimon on 09 September 2017, 14:07

Took the wife to pick up her new car this morning. She's left the VAG after 20 years of Passats, A4's and lastly A3's.
Surprisingly she never had a Golf, although toyed with getting a CS after seeing one in a dealership a while back.
Hope she knows what she's doing :undecided:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4384/36932510266_0a245f6c95_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/YgALAo) (https://flic.kr/p/YgALAo) 
 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/)

Looks very smart kalimon, hope your wife will be pleased with it :smiley:

She loves it. It's remarkably similar to the Golf in the way the media player and general  switch gear are layed out.
9 speed auto box is smooth as f**k!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Briggsy on 09 September 2017, 22:54

Hate to say it but I chopped in my 65 plate (facelift) Evoque, it was a total rattle bucket and numerous trips to different dealers was to no avail, friend at work had one too and had did the same thing but went for an X5 instead of a Golf. Drove alright the 9speed as you say is good, the raised driving position is nice n all but I always looked at RR/Sports and though "Oh, maybe I'm not so high".

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 10 September 2017, 08:55

Quote from: Briggsy on 09 September 2017, 22:54

Hate to say it but I chopped in my 65 plate (facelift) Evoque, it was a total rattle bucket and numerous trips to different dealers was to no avail, friend at work had one too and had did the same thing but went for an X5 instead of a Golf. Drove alright the 9speed as you say is good, the raised driving position is nice n all but I always looked at RR/Sports and though "Oh, maybe I'm not so high".

You could well be proved right. The driving position isn't that high and I read plenty of negative reviews before she ordered it.
At the end of the day though, it's her money so I keep out of it :lipsrsealed:
Ps
It's better than her having a CS parked next to my GTI :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Eccie on 10 September 2017, 11:30

Quote from: kalimon on 09 September 2017, 14:07

Took the wife to pick up her new car this morning. She's left the VAG after 20 years of Passats, A4's and lastly A3's.
Surprisingly she never had a Golf, although toyed with getting a CS after seeing one in a dealership a while back.
Hope she knows what she's doing :undecided:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4384/36932510266_0a245f6c95_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/YgALAo) (https://flic.kr/p/YgALAo) 
 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/)

Fully paid up member of the 'Worsley Wives' set  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 10 September 2017, 11:46

 :laugh: :laugh:
Have you been stalking me Eccie?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 7MAT on 12 September 2017, 17:58

Today I fitted a Boomba Racing Short Shift to my GTI.

(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/7MAT/Golf%20GTI/IMG_3503_zpsyeri0o3c.jpg)

Installation was super easy and took less than 10 minutes. The adapter plate reduces the throw by 28%.

The results are great! Feels really good, super smooth and very precise. Well worth the £93.50 asking price IMHO. :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 12 September 2017, 21:16

Quote from: 7MAT on 12 September 2017, 17:58

Today I fitted a Boomba Racing Short Shift to my GTI.

(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/7MAT/Golf%20GTI/IMG_3503_zpsyeri0o3c.jpg)

Installation was super easy and took less than 10 minutes. The adapter plate reduces the throw by 28%.

The results are great! Feels really good, super smooth and very precise. Well worth the £93.50 asking price IMHO. :grin:

28% seems to be just the right amont to take off, wheres my laser card?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Hebegeebee on 12 September 2017, 21:38

VW sell a part to do this and it costs less than €40 online from Germany

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 13 September 2017, 09:55

Quote from: Hebegeebee on 12 September 2017, 21:38

VW sell a part to do this and it costs less than €40 online from Germany

Any more info/link?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 7MAT on 13 September 2017, 10:10

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 13 September 2017, 09:55

Quote from: Hebegeebee on 12 September 2017, 21:38

VW sell a part to do this and it costs less than €40 online from Germany

Any more info/link?

Would also like to know please.

VWracing do one, which to me seems unnecessarily complicated and costs £178.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 7MAT on 13 September 2017, 10:23

I think I've found it.

Part #8J0-711-046-E
 
Looks a bit more complicated to fit and only reduces the throw by 10-15% max.

The Boomba Racing adaptor plate can be found here in the UK;
https://www.sico-developments.co.uk/collections/volkswagen/products/volkswagen-mk7-golf-gti-short-shift-transmission-adapter?variant=27419652232

No parts to remove and super easy to fit, armed with this information before purchasing I think I would of still gone for the Boomba one as the many reviews are so good.

Click the link below for more info and videos from Boomba Racing.
http://www.boombaracing.com/2015-volkswagen-gti-golf-r-short-shift-transmission-adapter/

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 13 September 2017, 10:53

Quote from: 7MAT on 13 September 2017, 10:23

I think I've found it.

Part #8J0-711-046-E
 
Looks a bit more complicated to fit and only reduces the throw by 10-15% max.

The Boomba Racing adaptor plate can be found here in the UK;
https://www.sico-developments.co.uk/collections/volkswagen/products/volkswagen-mk7-golf-gti-short-shift-transmission-adapter?variant=27419652232

No parts to remove and super easy to fit, armed with this information before purchasing I think I would of still gone for the Boomba one as the many reviews are so good.

Click the link below for more info and videos from Boomba Racing.
http://www.boombaracing.com/2015-volkswagen-gti-golf-r-short-shift-transmission-adapter/

I knew there was one (S3/TTS one is a straight fit) but this only seems listed on the darkside developments site as Mk5/Mk6. Are you sure it's this one?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 7MAT on 13 September 2017, 11:07

Quote from: Gnasher on 13 September 2017, 10:53

I'm unsure.

Found the info here;
https://shopdap.com/store/oem-euro-short-shifter-8j0711046e.html

Having just traded in a 2013 SEAT FR the gearbox on my GTI feels approx. 10% shorter, perhaps this part number is already fitted to our European cars?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 13 September 2017, 11:47

Quote from: 7MAT on 13 September 2017, 11:07

Quote from: Gnasher on 13 September 2017, 10:53

I'm unsure.

Found the info here;
https://shopdap.com/store/oem-euro-short-shifter-8j0711046e.html

Having just traded in a 2013 SEAT FR the gearbox on my GTI feels approx. 10% shorter, perhaps this part number is already fitted to our European cars?

Just done some searching and that looks like the part people have used to shorten the throw on Mk7 GTIs

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 13 September 2017, 12:19

I was looking at this mod with the VW/Audi part but since I don't race my car and it doesn't get abused, it looks to me that the best mod might be just to replace the bushes on the shift mechanism.

https://www.awesomegti.com/shop-by-brand/42-draft-designs/42-draft-designs-shifter-bushing-kit-6-speed-my15/

https://www.awesomegti.com/shop-by-brand/42-draft-designs/42-draft-designs-shifter-bracket-bushings/

But I'm put off at the thought of having to drill some of the original parts. I found this thread though that has an excellent fitting guide and it was on a MK7 GTD:

http://www.golfmk7.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11825

The other issue appears to be that unless you are careful you can have gear selection issues afterwards requiring the cables to be reset. Still, if you are brave seems a good cheap mod.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Hebegeebee on 13 September 2017, 15:22

Yep, the above is the Audi part. The VW part number for the kit is 5Q0711046K

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: brown.jamesa on 13 September 2017, 15:41

Changed my car mats from carpet to rubber  :smiley:

http://ibb.co/hN6mgv
https://ibb.co/c7CEZF
https://ibb.co/c534ZF
https://ibb.co/fnAwgv

Not sure about the rear middle one, but came with the set off ebay.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mrparkuk on 13 September 2017, 15:45

Quote from: brown.jamesa on 13 September 2017, 15:41

Changed my car mats from carpet to rubber  :smiley:

http://ibb.co/hN6mgv
https://ibb.co/c7CEZF
https://ibb.co/c534ZF
https://ibb.co/fnAwgv

Not sure about the rear middle one, but came with the set off ebay.

I had these. They are very good. Not over priced and very easy to clean. Kept them in all year round in the end.

Takes a few days for the smell to wear off. Had mine outdoors for a few days just to reduce the release compound smell a bit.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 13 September 2017, 17:58

After 18 months of ownership, I discovered today that the armrest slides forward 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 13 September 2017, 18:37

Quote from: kalimon on 13 September 2017, 17:58

After 18 months of ownership, I discovered today that the armrest slides forward 

 :grin:

You know you can have it in two different height positions as well, don't you?  By raising the lid until it clicks into upper or lower positions.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 13 September 2017, 18:39

Quote from: kalimon on 13 September 2017, 17:58

After 18 months of ownership, I discovered today that the armrest slides forward

Feck me :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 13 September 2017, 19:34

Quote from: Booth11 on 13 September 2017, 18:37

Quote from: kalimon on 13 September 2017, 17:58

After 18 months of ownership, I discovered today that the armrest slides forward 

 :grin:

You know you can have it in two different height positions as well, don't you?  By raising the lid until it clicks into upper or lower positions.

Are you saying it opens as well?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: brown.jamesa on 13 September 2017, 20:10

Replaced my boot badge after I damaged it on the day I collected my car  :grin:

(https://youtu.be/cwMv5wROHtg)
https://youtu.be/cwMv5wROHtg

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 13 September 2017, 20:10

Quote from: Booth11 on 13 September 2017, 18:37

Quote from: kalimon on 13 September 2017, 17:58

After 18 months of ownership, I discovered today that the armrest slides forward 

 :grin:

You know you can have it in two different height positions as well, don't you?  By raising the lid until it clicks into upper or lower positions.

Only two positions?  I thought it had a few different ones.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 13 September 2017, 22:18

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 13 September 2017, 20:10

Quote from: Booth11 on 13 September 2017, 18:37

Quote from: kalimon on 13 September 2017, 17:58

After 18 months of ownership, I discovered today that the armrest slides forward 

 :grin:

You know you can have it in two different height positions as well, don't you?  By raising the lid until it clicks into upper or lower positions.

Only two positions?  I thought it had a few different ones.

More if you count it being closed and fully open.   :tongue:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 14 September 2017, 18:47

Quote from: Booth11 on 13 September 2017, 22:18

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 13 September 2017, 20:10

Quote from: Booth11 on 13 September 2017, 18:37

Quote from: kalimon on 13 September 2017, 17:58

After 18 months of ownership, I discovered today that the armrest slides forward 

 :grin:

You know you can have it in two different height positions as well, don't you?  By raising the lid until it clicks into upper or lower positions.

Only two positions?  I thought it had a few different ones.

More if you count it being closed and fully open.   :tongue:

Mine must be a special one then because it has 4 different positions and that is not counting closed.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 14 September 2017, 19:57

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 14 September 2017, 18:47

Quote from: Booth11 on 13 September 2017, 22:18

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 13 September 2017, 20:10

Quote from: Booth11 on 13 September 2017, 18:37

Quote from: kalimon on 13 September 2017, 17:58

After 18 months of ownership, I discovered today that the armrest slides forward 

 :grin:

You know you can have it in two different height positions as well, don't you?  By raising the lid until it clicks into upper or lower positions.

Only two positions?  I thought it had a few different ones.

More if you count it being closed and fully open.   :tongue:

Mine must be a special one then because it has 4 different positions and that is not counting closed.

I've not sat there and counted them, because I can't be arsed.  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wantmygti on 14 September 2017, 20:28

I have discovered the might of the adjustable arm rest! Also got a peda box plugged in a did a few more obd tweaks.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 14 September 2017, 20:39

Quote from: Booth11 on 14 September 2017, 19:57

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 14 September 2017, 18:47

Quote from: Booth11 on 13 September 2017, 22:18

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 13 September 2017, 20:10

Quote from: Booth11 on 13 September 2017, 18:37

Quote from: kalimon on 13 September 2017, 17:58

After 18 months of ownership, I discovered today that the armrest slides forward 

 :grin:

You know you can have it in two different height positions as well, don't you?  By raising the lid until it clicks into upper or lower positions.

Only two positions?  I thought it had a few different ones.

More if you count it being closed and fully open.   :tongue:

Mine must be a special one then because it has 4 different positions and that is not counting closed.

I've not sat there and counted them, because I can't be arsed.  :grin:

One of the first things I check in a new car is the armrest because of my left arm. It is more important to some than others.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 14 September 2017, 20:45

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 14 September 2017, 20:39

Quote from: Booth11 on 14 September 2017, 19:57

I've not sat there and counted them, because I can't be arsed.  :grin:

One of the first things I check in a new car is the armrest because of my left arm. It is more important to some than others.

Yes it all depends if you use it.  :smiley:   In 12 years of Golfs I've not used an armrest for arm resting once.  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kane1210 on 14 September 2017, 21:00

Fitted the gloss black mirror caps from vm motorparts!! Very easy fitment!! (https://preview.ibb.co/f80n65/20170913_185041.jpg) (https://ibb.co/eaPEm5)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 14 September 2017, 22:42

Quote from: kane1210 on 14 September 2017, 21:00

Fitted the gloss black mirror caps from vm motorparts!! Very easy fitment!! (https://preview.ibb.co/f80n65/20170913_185041.jpg) (https://ibb.co/eaPEm5)

I like them :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 15 September 2017, 09:11

Quote from: kalimon on 14 September 2017, 22:42

Quote from: kane1210 on 14 September 2017, 21:00

Fitted the gloss black mirror caps from vm motorparts!! Very easy fitment!! (https://preview.ibb.co/f80n65/20170913_185041.jpg) (https://ibb.co/eaPEm5)

I like them :smiley:

Me too - shiny dark mirrors against the white looks good - went carbon on mine but quite similar.

Don't think it would work on something like a Lapiz blue R, the silver looks good on them.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 15 September 2017, 09:34

Quote from: Booth11 on 14 September 2017, 20:45

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 14 September 2017, 20:39

Quote from: Booth11 on 14 September 2017, 19:57

I've not sat there and counted them, because I can't be arsed.  :grin:

One of the first things I check in a new car is the armrest because of my left arm. It is more important to some than others.

Yes it all depends if you use it.  :smiley:   In 12 years of Golfs I've not used an armrest for arm resting once.  :laugh:

Coming off a bike at over 140mph did this to my arm along with other stuff to my shoulder and back.
(https://s5.postimg.org/wvwofyg6f/20170914_205121.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/nbd1t2qub/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 15 September 2017, 09:59

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 15 September 2017, 09:34

Quote from: Booth11 on 14 September 2017, 20:45

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 14 September 2017, 20:39

Quote from: Booth11 on 14 September 2017, 19:57

I've not sat there and counted them, because I can't be arsed.  :grin:

One of the first things I check in a new car is the armrest because of my left arm. It is more important to some than others.

Yes it all depends if you use it.  :smiley:   In 12 years of Golfs I've not used an armrest for arm resting once.  :laugh:

Coming off a bike at over 140mph did this to my arm along with other stuff to my shoulder and back.
(https://s5.postimg.org/wvwofyg6f/20170914_205121.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/nbd1t2qub/)

Ouch! That looks nasty, at least you are still able to tell the story. You must be pretty good at pedalling to get to that speed :wink:

Presumably on a track, what were you doing?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 15 September 2017, 10:56

Booked it a slot for Business Parking at T5 next week as made a last minute decision to go to the Frankfurt motor show, I want to take a gander at the UP GTI and Polo GTI as possible replacements for the R estate next year

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 15 September 2017, 12:18

Quote from: Watts on 15 September 2017, 09:59

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 15 September 2017, 09:34

Quote from: Booth11 on 14 September 2017, 20:45

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 14 September 2017, 20:39

Quote from: Booth11 on 14 September 2017, 19:57

I've not sat there and counted them, because I can't be arsed.  :grin:

One of the first things I check in a new car is the armrest because of my left arm. It is more important to some than others.

Yes it all depends if you use it.  :smiley:   In 12 years of Golfs I've not used an armrest for arm resting once.  :laugh:

Coming off a bike at over 140mph did this to my arm along with other stuff to my shoulder and back.
(https://s5.postimg.org/wvwofyg6f/20170914_205121.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/nbd1t2qub/)

Ouch! That looks nasty, at least you are still able to tell the story. You must be pretty good at pedalling to get to that speed :wink:

Presumably on a track, what were you doing?

Not on track, road racing and what was I doing, connecting with God and hoping I didn't hit too many things.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 15 September 2017, 15:01

Ouch! That looks... sore.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 15 September 2017, 15:05

I've never used the arm rest on 2x mk5's, 2x mk6's and 4x mk7's.


@ Kalimon: How's the Evoque? A nice choice, not as nice as the Clubsport might have been but still a stylish motor. Don't pretend it was the wife's choice, we all know you wear the trousers round there...  :whistle:

@ Watts, have you considered getting some Tornado Red bubble wrap and covering your car in it?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 15 September 2017, 15:11

Quote from: Exonian on 15 September 2017, 15:05

I've never used the arm rest on 2x mk5's, 2x mk6's and 4x mk7's.


@ Kalimon: How's the Evoque? A nice choice, not as nice as the Clubsport might have been but still a stylish motor. Don't pretend it was the wife's choice, we all know you wear the trousers round there...  :whistle:

It's not in the same league as a Clubsport and common as muck to boot :wink:
It was entirely her choice, which is a first as I always pick her cars for her, hence the reason they've all been VW or Audi :grin:
Just to add, I don't even own a pair of trousers anymore  :cry:

@ Watts, have you considered getting some Tornado Red bubble wrap and covering your car in it?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 15 September 2017, 15:16

Quote from: kalimon on 15 September 2017, 15:11

It's not in the same league as a Clubsport and common as muck to boot :wink:
It was entirely her choice, which is a first as I always pick her cars for her, hence the reason they've all been VW or Audi :grin:
Just to add, I don't even own a pair of trousers anymore  :cry:

 jodhpurs and riding boots from now on for you!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 15 September 2017, 16:37

Quote from: Exonian on 15 September 2017, 15:16

Quote from: kalimon on 15 September 2017, 15:11

It's not in the same league as a Clubsport and common as muck to boot :wink:
It was entirely her choice, which is a first as I always pick her cars for her, hence the reason they've all been VW or Audi :grin:
Just to add, I don't even own a pair of trousers anymore  :cry:

 jodhpurs and riding boots from now on for you!

Only in the bedroom :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 15 September 2017, 16:44

Quote from: kalimon on 15 September 2017, 16:37

Quote from: Exonian on 15 September 2017, 15:16

Quote from: kalimon on 15 September 2017, 15:11

It's not in the same league as a Clubsport and common as muck to boot :wink:
It was entirely her choice, which is a first as I always pick her cars for her, hence the reason they've all been VW or Audi :grin:
Just to add, I don't even own a pair of trousers anymore  :cry:

 jodhpurs and riding boots from now on for you!

Only in the bedroom :wink:

:laugh: :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 15 September 2017, 18:12

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 15 September 2017, 09:34

Coming off a bike at over 140mph did this to my arm along with other stuff to my shoulder and back.

Looks very painful.  Can see why the armrest is important to you.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 15 September 2017, 19:59

Quote from: Exonian on 15 September 2017, 15:01

Ouch! That looks... sore.

At the time it wasn't as bad as the broken pelvis but the pelvis healed and the arm is still a b!tch most of the time.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 15 September 2017, 20:19

Quote from: Exonian on 15 September 2017, 15:05

@ Watts, have you considered getting some Tornado Red bubble wrap and covering your car in it?

Not a bad idea! At least DL have got their finger out, my local garage has already been given the go ahead, just got to get it booked in.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snooze on 15 September 2017, 20:35

So discovered a chunk missing out my near side headlight lense few months back. Daytime runner also stopped working. Few days later got a bend light error.

Quote from local Indy for a new headlight was £750. Needless to say I said I'd sauce one myself. Couple months looking and I found a complete unit on eBay for £295, result!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 15 September 2017, 20:44

Quote from: Snooze on 15 September 2017, 20:35

So discovered a chunk missing out my near side headlight lense few months back. Daytime runner also stopped working. Few days later got a bend light error.

Quote from local Indy was £750. Needless to say I said I'd sauce one myself. Couple months looking and I found a complete unit on eBay for £295, result!

I'd like to condiment you on your purchase: )

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: jv on 15 September 2017, 21:48

boom!  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Don76 on 15 September 2017, 22:08

I wrapped the chrome strip on my GTD in gloss black vinyl. The jury remains out, but it's easily removed.

I'll post a pic tomorrow.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 15 September 2017, 22:10

Quote from: jv on 15 September 2017, 21:48

boom!  :laugh:

That was a bit slow, took you over an hour, you need to..... ketchup.... :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Daz Auto on 16 September 2017, 13:58

Quote from: kalimon on 15 September 2017, 20:44

Quote from: Snooze on 15 September 2017, 20:35

So discovered a chunk missing out my near side headlight lense few months back. Daytime runner also stopped working. Few days later got a bend light error.

Quote from local Indy was £750. Needless to say I said I'd sauce one myself. Couple months looking and I found a complete unit on eBay for £295, result!

I'd like to condiment you on your purchase: )

... did you buy the car with HP?  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 16 September 2017, 14:17

Finally got a few hours to look at the DIY Dynamic turn indicator mod using a relay that's up on You Tube.

Here's mine; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XkaMlPAamA  (link to the tutorial in the description).

 :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 16 September 2017, 14:20

Quote from: monsta on 16 September 2017, 14:17

Finally got a few hours to look at the DIY Dynamic turn indicator mod using a relay that's up on You Tube.

Here's mine; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XkaMlPAamA  (link to the tutorial in the description).

 :cool:

I just wouldn't be brave enough to chop the factory loom  :shocked:
Looks good though. :afro:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 16 September 2017, 15:59

Quote from: Exonian on 16 September 2017, 14:20

Quote from: monsta on 16 September 2017, 14:17

Finally got a few hours to look at the DIY Dynamic turn indicator mod using a relay that's up on You Tube.

Here's mine; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XkaMlPAamA  (link to the tutorial in the description).

 :cool:

I just wouldn't be brave enough to chop the factory loom  :shocked:
Looks good though. :afro:

You don't have to cut into the loom. You just unplug the loom from the light and plug the resistor in between the light and loom. 2 minutes per side.

You should get some to go with your stage 1 :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 16 September 2017, 16:10

I personally think they look daft and much prefer the original look.
Each to their own I suppose.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wantmygti on 16 September 2017, 19:38

Enable pace car indicators - bit different again and can be turned off.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snooze on 16 September 2017, 21:00

Quote from: Daz Auto on 16 September 2017, 13:58

Quote from: kalimon on 15 September 2017, 20:44

Quote from: Snooze on 15 September 2017, 20:35

So discovered a chunk missing out my near side headlight lense few months back. Daytime runner also stopped working. Few days later got a bend light error.

Quote from local Indy was £750. Needless to say I said I'd sauce one myself. Couple months looking and I found a complete unit on eBay for £295, result!

I'd like to condiment you on your purchase: )

... did you buy the car with HP?  :wink:

Leasehire buddy

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Vwjap on 16 September 2017, 22:13

Quote from: Snooze on 16 September 2017, 21:00

Quote from: Daz Auto on 16 September 2017, 13:58

Quote from: kalimon on 15 September 2017, 20:44

Quote from: Snooze on 15 September 2017, 20:35

So discovered a chunk missing out my near side headlight lense few months back. Daytime runner also stopped working. Few days later got a bend light error.

Quote from local Indy was £750. Needless to say I said I'd sauce one myself. Couple months looking and I found a complete unit on eBay for £295, result!

I'd like to condiment you on your purchase: )

... did you buy the car with HP?  :wink:

Leasehire buddy

i don't think he was asking anything dude, I think it was all to do with you incorrect spelling of sauce (source) 😉

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 17 September 2017, 07:26

Quote from: Vwjap on 16 September 2017, 22:13

Quote from: Snooze on 16 September 2017, 21:00

Quote from: Daz Auto on 16 September 2017, 13:58

Quote from: kalimon on 15 September 2017, 20:44

Quote from: Snooze on 15 September 2017, 20:35

So discovered a chunk missing out my near side headlight lense few months back. Daytime runner also stopped working. Few days later got a bend light error.

Quote from local Indy was £750. Needless to say I said I'd sauce one myself. Couple months looking and I found a complete unit on eBay for £295, result!

I'd like to condiment you on your purchase: )

... did you buy the car with HP?  :wink:

Leasehire buddy

i don't think he was asking anything dude, I think it was all to do with you incorrect spelling of sauce (source) 😉

  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 17 September 2017, 09:03

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 16 September 2017, 15:59

Quote from: Exonian on 16 September 2017, 14:20

Quote from: monsta on 16 September 2017, 14:17

Finally got a few hours to look at the DIY Dynamic turn indicator mod using a relay that's up on You Tube.

Here's mine; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XkaMlPAamA  (link to the tutorial in the description).

 :cool:

I just wouldn't be brave enough to chop the factory loom  :shocked:
Looks good though. :afro:

You don't have to cut into the loom. You just unplug the loom from the light and plug the resistor in between the light and loom. 2 minutes per side.

You should get some to go with your stage 1 :whistle:

How do you put a resistor in there? You'd need to have an OEM plug surely?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 17 September 2017, 09:40

Quote from: monsta on 17 September 2017, 09:03

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 16 September 2017, 15:59

Quote from: Exonian on 16 September 2017, 14:20

Quote from: monsta on 16 September 2017, 14:17

Finally got a few hours to look at the DIY Dynamic turn indicator mod using a relay that's up on You Tube.

Here's mine; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XkaMlPAamA  (link to the tutorial in the description).

 :cool:

I just wouldn't be brave enough to chop the factory loom  :shocked:
Looks good though. :afro:

You don't have to cut into the loom. You just unplug the loom from the light and plug the resistor in between the light and loom. 2 minutes per side.

You should get some to go with your stage 1 :whistle:

How do you put a resistor in there? You'd need to have an OEM plug surely?

This is it, I'm selling mine in the 'for sale' part of the forum :wink:

(https://s5.postimg.org/sjlkdm7af/IMG_0033.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 17 September 2017, 09:56

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 17 September 2017, 09:40

This is it, I'm selling mine in the 'for sale' part of the forum :wink:

(https://s5.postimg.org/sjlkdm7af/IMG_0033.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Yeah I looked at those kinds but one I did cost £8 didn't think it was worth spending more. Looks pro though, nice.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kane1210 on 17 September 2017, 10:17

Drove home in my new got 7.5 on a journey that in my older gtd used to get 50mpg!!     So I'm pretty stoked I managed to get 40 from this new beast!! (https://preview.ibb.co/gGLHtk/20170917_033615.jpg) (https://ibb.co/k8pADk)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 17 September 2017, 11:02

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 16 September 2017, 15:59

Quote from: Exonian on 16 September 2017, 14:20

Quote from: monsta on 16 September 2017, 14:17

Finally got a few hours to look at the DIY Dynamic turn indicator mod using a relay that's up on You Tube.

Here's mine; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XkaMlPAamA  (link to the tutorial in the description).

 :cool:

I just wouldn't be brave enough to chop the factory loom  :shocked:
Looks good though. :afro:

You don't have to cut into the loom. You just unplug the loom from the light and plug the resistor in between the light and loom. 2 minutes per side.

You should get some to go with your stage 1 :whistle:

I'm not going to get a Stage 1
I'm not going to get a Stage 1
I'm not going to get a Stage 1


The vid within the vid that Monsta linked to had the guy chop the loom. I slid off my chair and under the table at that point.
The Carsystems style looms are much more user friendly when you're in warranty and don't want to cut factory wires but are quite expensive. Some of us have Stage 1's to save up for.
Not me though, it's staying standard this time.

I'm not going to get a Stage 1...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 17 September 2017, 11:15

2 weeks :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 17 September 2017, 11:18

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 17 September 2017, 11:15

2 weeks :whistle:

I'm just removing the kidney now, could be a little sooner...




I'm not going to get a Stage 1
I'm not going to get a Stage 1
I'm not going to get a Stage 1
I'm not going to get a Stage 1
I'm not going to get a Stage 1
I'm not going to get a Stage 1

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 17 September 2017, 12:26

Quote from: Exonian on 17 September 2017, 11:02

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 16 September 2017, 15:59

Quote from: Exonian on 16 September 2017, 14:20

Quote from: monsta on 16 September 2017, 14:17

Finally got a few hours to look at the DIY Dynamic turn indicator mod using a relay that's up on You Tube.

Here's mine; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XkaMlPAamA  (link to the tutorial in the description).

 :cool:

I just wouldn't be brave enough to chop the factory loom  :shocked:
Looks good though. :afro:

You don't have to cut into the loom. You just unplug the loom from the light and plug the resistor in between the light and loom. 2 minutes per side.

You should get some to go with your stage 1 :whistle:

I'm going to get a Stage 1
I'm going to get a Stage 1
I'm going to get a Stage 1


The vid within the vid that Monsta linked to had the guy chop the loom. I slid off my chair and under the table at that point.
The Carsystems style looms are much more user friendly when you're in warranty and don't want to cut factory wires but are quite expensive. Some of us have Stage 1's to save up for.
Not me though, it's staying standard this time.

I'm going to get a Stage 1...

 :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 17 September 2017, 12:53

Yes, you heard it here first........I cleaned it - shock, horror!   :grin:  And now it's going to p!ss down all over it.  :rolleyes:    Second service on Thurs so want it going in clean.
 
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4399/36463369153_a1de04747c_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Xy9ihv)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4364/36463334333_4b4bbba1f2_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Xy97Wa)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4409/37278313015_4fcd8df33b_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/YNa6GK)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4343/36440359784_f48475afd5_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Xw7npf)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dereks on 17 September 2017, 18:08

Deposit down on an R hopefully picking it up next week so time to put the GTi up for sale :-)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 17 September 2017, 18:17

Quote from: wantmygti on 16 September 2017, 19:38

Enable pace car indicators - bit different again and can be turned off.

Yeah I did that with OBDeleven but didn't like it, the alternate blinking looked weird. This is more subtle.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snooze on 17 September 2017, 19:10

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 17 September 2017, 07:26

Quote from: Vwjap on 16 September 2017, 22:13

Quote from: Snooze on 16 September 2017, 21:00

Quote from: Daz Auto on 16 September 2017, 13:58

Quote from: kalimon on 15 September 2017, 20:44

Quote from: Snooze on 15 September 2017, 20:35

So discovered a chunk missing out my near side headlight lense few months back. Daytime runner also stopped working. Few days later got a bend light error.

Quote from local Indy was £750. Needless to say I said I'd sauce one myself. Couple months looking and I found a complete unit on eBay for £295, result!

I'd like to condiment you on your purchase: )

... did you buy the car with HP?  :wink:

Leasehire buddy

i don't think he was asking anything dude, I think it was all to do with you incorrect spelling of sauce (source) 😉

  :laugh:

My bad! 🙈

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 21 September 2017, 18:57

Took it in for its 2nd service.  Went it in one piece, came out the same plus a few fingermarks on wheels.  All good.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 21 September 2017, 19:10

Quote from: Booth11 on 21 September 2017, 18:57

Took it in for its 2nd service.  Went it in one piece, came out the same plus a few fingermarks on wheels.  All good.

That’s a relief 😅

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 21 September 2017, 19:22

Quote from: kalimon on 21 September 2017, 19:10

Quote from: Booth11 on 21 September 2017, 18:57

Took it in for its 2nd service.  Went it in one piece, came out the same plus a few fingermarks on wheels.  All good.

That’s a relief 😅

Yeah, here’s a photo of the service manager.

(https://s5.postimg.org/zbcfzud7r/IMG_0067.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 21 September 2017, 19:48

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 21 September 2017, 19:22

Quote from: kalimon on 21 September 2017, 19:10

Quote from: Booth11 on 21 September 2017, 18:57

Took it in for its 2nd service.  Went it in one piece, came out the same plus a few fingermarks on wheels.  All good.

That’s a relief 😅

Yeah, here’s a photo of the service manager.

(https://s5.postimg.org/zbcfzud7r/IMG_0067.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

And here's what awaited him if it hadn't been "all good".....

(https://s26.postimg.org/gudbq1x9l/IMG_6190.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/tyiw2qpb9/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 21 September 2017, 22:25

Quote from: Booth11 on 21 September 2017, 19:48

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 21 September 2017, 19:22

Quote from: kalimon on 21 September 2017, 19:10

Quote from: Booth11 on 21 September 2017, 18:57

Took it in for its 2nd service.  Went it in one piece, came out the same plus a few fingermarks on wheels.  All good.

That’s a relief 😅

Yeah, here’s a photo of the service manager.

(https://s5.postimg.org/zbcfzud7r/IMG_0067.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

And here's what awaited him if it hadn't been "all good".....

(https://s26.postimg.org/gudbq1x9l/IMG_6190.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/tyiw2qpb9/)

And you would have make him dig his own grave :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Diehammer on 21 September 2017, 22:48

Paid the settlement fee to VW Finance

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 22 September 2017, 15:42

Lining the wife's R for a 450 mile round trip to Durham to collect our new rescue kitty, will be interesting to compare it to doing the same trip in the M2 last week, hopefully it will attract less attention from the chav A1M heroes

Just got to get my head around the last minute VW Nav directions

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clarky92 on 22 September 2017, 16:05

Quote from: wigit on 22 September 2017, 15:42

Lining the wife's R for a 450 mile round trip to Durham to collect our new rescue kitty, will be interesting to compare it to doing the same trip in the M2 last week, hopefully it will attract less attention from the chav A1M heroes

Just got to get my head around the last minute VW Nav directions

We picked up a kitten today in my GTI, not really related but thought I would say so!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 22 September 2017, 16:11

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 21 September 2017, 22:25

Quote from: Booth11 on 21 September 2017, 19:48

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 21 September 2017, 19:22

Quote from: kalimon on 21 September 2017, 19:10

Quote from: Booth11 on 21 September 2017, 18:57

Took it in for its 2nd service.  Went it in one piece, came out the same plus a few fingermarks on wheels.  All good.

That’s a relief 😅

Yeah, here’s a photo of the service manager.

(https://s5.postimg.org/zbcfzud7r/IMG_0067.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

And here's what awaited him if it hadn't been "all good".....

(https://s26.postimg.org/gudbq1x9l/IMG_6190.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/tyiw2qpb9/)

And you would have make him dig his own grave :grin:

I think you'll find VW dealer salesmen are expert at that already.  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 22 September 2017, 16:12

Quote from: wigit on 22 September 2017, 15:42

Lining the wife's R for a 450 mile round trip to Durham to collect our new rescue kitty, will be interesting to compare it to doing the same trip in the M2 last week, hopefully it will attract less attention from the chav A1M heroes

Just got to get my head around the last minute VW Nav directions

That's a fair trek to get a kitty.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Arnold_Lane on 22 September 2017, 16:41

Quote from: Booth11 on 22 September 2017, 16:12

Quote from: wigit on 22 September 2017, 15:42

Lining the wife's R for a 450 mile round trip to Durham to collect our new rescue kitty, will be interesting to compare it to doing the same trip in the M2 last week, hopefully it will attract less attention from the chav A1M heroes

Just got to get my head around the last minute VW Nav directions

That's a fair trek to get a kitty.

I was going to make a comment about the lengths one would go for pu**y, but thought better of it!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 22 September 2017, 16:51

Quote from: Arnold_Lane on 22 September 2017, 16:41

Quote from: Booth11 on 22 September 2017, 16:12

Quote from: wigit on 22 September 2017, 15:42

Lining the wife's R for a 450 mile round trip to Durham to collect our new rescue kitty, will be interesting to compare it to doing the same trip in the M2 last week, hopefully it will attract less attention from the chav A1M heroes

Just got to get my head around the last minute VW Nav directions

That's a fair trek to get a kitty.

I was going to make a comment about the lengths one would go for pu**y, but thought better of it!

Hahaha.  :grin:

I've gone to extreme lengths for many a pussy myself.  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 22 September 2017, 17:05

Quote from: Booth11 on 22 September 2017, 16:51

Quote from: Arnold_Lane on 22 September 2017, 16:41

Quote from: Booth11 on 22 September 2017, 16:12

Quote from: wigit on 22 September 2017, 15:42

Lining the wife's R for a 450 mile round trip to Durham to collect our new rescue kitty, will be interesting to compare it to doing the same trip in the M2 last week, hopefully it will attract less attention from the chav A1M heroes

Just got to get my head around the last minute VW Nav directions

That's a fair trek to get a kitty.

I was going to make a comment about the lengths one would go for pu**y, but thought better of it!

Hahaha.  :grin:

I've gone to extreme lengths for many a pussy myself.  :laugh:

I'm shocked.....who knew?
You learn something new every day :wink:
ps
Does your hubby know?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 22 September 2017, 17:09

Quote from: kalimon on 22 September 2017, 17:05

Quote from: Booth11 on 22 September 2017, 16:51

Quote from: Arnold_Lane on 22 September 2017, 16:41

Quote from: Booth11 on 22 September 2017, 16:12

Quote from: wigit on 22 September 2017, 15:42

Lining the wife's R for a 450 mile round trip to Durham to collect our new rescue kitty, will be interesting to compare it to doing the same trip in the M2 last week, hopefully it will attract less attention from the chav A1M heroes

Just got to get my head around the last minute VW Nav directions

That's a fair trek to get a kitty.

I was going to make a comment about the lengths one would go for pu**y, but thought better of it!

Hahaha.  :grin:

I've gone to extreme lengths for many a pussy myself.  :laugh:

I'm shocked.....who knew?
You learn something new every day :wink:
ps
Does your hubby know?

Yes, it's true.......













...and yes, HWMBO knows and has always known.....


















....I love cats. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 22 September 2017, 17:35

Short trip along the M6 today, long set of roadworks at 50mph resulted in this!

(https://s6.postimg.org/sbag8csr5/IMG_4323.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/6ovfrbu6l/)

Not bad at all for a GTI! And it was still climbing, might have got to 100 :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 22 September 2017, 17:35

Quote from: Booth11 on 22 September 2017, 17:09

Quote from: kalimon on 22 September 2017, 17:05

Quote from: Booth11 on 22 September 2017, 16:51

Quote from: Arnold_Lane on 22 September 2017, 16:41

Quote from: Booth11 on 22 September 2017, 16:12

Quote from: wigit on 22 September 2017, 15:42

Lining the wife's R for a 450 mile round trip to Durham to collect our new rescue kitty, will be interesting to compare it to doing the same trip in the M2 last week, hopefully it will attract less attention from the chav A1M heroes

Just got to get my head around the last minute VW Nav directions

That's a fair trek to get a kitty.

I was going to make a comment about the lengths one would go for pu**y, but thought better of it!

Hahaha.  :grin:

I've gone to extreme lengths for many a pussy myself.  :laugh:

I'm shocked.....who knew?
You learn something new every day :wink:
ps
Does your hubby know?

Yes, it's true.......













...and yes, HWMBO knows and has always known.....


















....I love cats.

I feel somewhat disappointed now :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 22 September 2017, 17:43

Quote from: kalimon on 22 September 2017, 17:35

Quote from: Booth11 on 22 September 2017, 17:09

Quote from: kalimon on 22 September 2017, 17:05

Quote from: Booth11 on 22 September 2017, 16:51

Quote from: Arnold_Lane on 22 September 2017, 16:41

Quote from: Booth11 on 22 September 2017, 16:12

Quote from: wigit on 22 September 2017, 15:42

Lining the wife's R for a 450 mile round trip to Durham to collect our new rescue kitty, will be interesting to compare it to doing the same trip in the M2 last week, hopefully it will attract less attention from the chav A1M heroes

Just got to get my head around the last minute VW Nav directions

That's a fair trek to get a kitty.

I was going to make a comment about the lengths one would go for pu**y, but thought better of it!

Hahaha.  :grin:

I've gone to extreme lengths for many a pussy myself.  :laugh:

I'm shocked.....who knew?
You learn something new every day :wink:
ps
Does your hubby know?

Yes, it's true.......













...and yes, HWMBO knows and has always known.....


















....I love cats.

I feel somewhat disappointed now :wink:

So do I.  :laugh:

You can always pretend it's the other kind of pussy.  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 22 September 2017, 18:09

Whereabouts in Durham are you coming to Wigit?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 22 September 2017, 18:48

Quote from: Booth11 on 22 September 2017, 17:43

Quote from: kalimon on 22 September 2017, 17:35

Quote from: Booth11 on 22 September 2017, 17:09

Quote from: kalimon on 22 September 2017, 17:05

Quote from: Booth11 on 22 September 2017, 16:51

Quote from: Arnold_Lane on 22 September 2017, 16:41

Quote from: Booth11 on 22 September 2017, 16:12

Quote from: wigit on 22 September 2017, 15:42

Lining the wife's R for a 450 mile round trip to Durham to collect our new rescue kitty, will be interesting to compare it to doing the same trip in the M2 last week, hopefully it will attract less attention from the chav A1M heroes

Just got to get my head around the last minute VW Nav directions

That's a fair trek to get a kitty.

I was going to make a comment about the lengths one would go for pu**y, but thought better of it!

Hahaha.  :grin:

I've gone to extreme lengths for many a pussy myself.  :laugh:

I'm shocked.....who knew?
You learn something new every day :wink:
ps
Does your hubby know?

Yes, it's true.......













...and yes, HWMBO knows and has always known.....


















....I love cats.

I feel somewhat disappointed now :wink:

So do I.  :laugh:

You can always pretend it's the other kind of pussy.  :grin:

WTF,  how has that gone so far from someone picking up a cat :shocked:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 22 September 2017, 19:43

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 22 September 2017, 18:48

WTF,  how has that gone so far from someone picking up a cat :shocked:

It happens.  I'll get me coat and car keys....

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 22 September 2017, 20:21

I'm going to risk taking the thread away from "Carry On" territory, and make a boring post about what I've actually done to my Mark 7 GTI.  I know, I know...

Anyway.  Last week I had the wheel alignment checked and adjusted by a local specialist.  I asked the VW dealer to do it when I did the deal to buy the car, but I wanted it verified independently - when I test drove the car the steering wheel was a few degrees to the right, and the car had a new pair of Kumho's on the front, so I wanted to make sure that it hadn't suffered any impact damage.  That and having owned a Honda S2000 and previously worked on a single seater racer I like to make sure that all of my wheels point in the right direction.

Having done that, I've now taken the car to Costco and had a new set of Michelin PS4's fitted.  Which as far as I'm concerned makes the standard car as good as it can be, without any other modifications.  Costco are really good for tyres - other than their prices (£388 for the Michelins, fitted), they're really careful with the wheels, don't use air wrenches if you ask them not to, and even wash the insides of the wheels.  I can only speak for my local (Southampton) Costco, obviously.

For now, I'm very pleased with the car, and haven't really got anything else lined up for it.  For me, that says a lot about the standard car, and how capable it is.

Ok, back to the cast of "Carry On".  I'm going to read all of the "pussy" posts in the voices of Kenneth Williams and Mrs Slocombe.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Silvadadi on 23 September 2017, 11:18

Quote from: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 22 September 2017, 20:21

I'm going to risk taking the thread away from "Carry On" territory, and make a boring post about what I've actually done to my Mark 7 GTI.  I know, I know...




When you say set I take it you mean a pair as opposed to all 4?  Can't match that price for 2 or 4 on their website even with £60 Michelin cash back - for 18s or 19s.  I need to replace all 4 imminently but holding out for a 4 for 3 Pirelli or Goodyear deal that pops up with kwik fit now and again.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: phope on 23 September 2017, 11:29

http://www.costco.co.uk/view/p/michelin-22540-r18-92-w-pilot-sport-4-xl-544969?warehouse=110

4 PS4 tyres plus fitting less cash back is circa £390

(https://picload.org/image/dgaclpal/screenshot2017-09-23at11.23.52.png)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Silvadadi on 23 September 2017, 11:36

Was viewing on iPad. Just gone on PC and see that phope/dr Mike's price is for a full set of 18s. 

Full set for my santiagos is £611 including the cash back.  WTF does an inch really make that much difference........got to keep the Carry On theme going somehow!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 23 September 2017, 12:19

Quote from: Silvadadi on 23 September 2017, 11:18

Quote from: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 22 September 2017, 20:21

I'm going to risk taking the thread away from "Carry On" territory, and make a boring post about what I've actually done to my Mark 7 GTI.  I know, I know...




When you say set I take it you mean a pair as opposed to all 4?  Can't match that price for 2 or 4 on their website even with £60 Michelin cash back - for 18s or 19s.  I need to replace all 4 imminently but holding out for a 4 for 3 Pirelli or Goodyear deal that pops up with kwik fit now and again.

The price of £388 was for a set of four 225/40 x 18" Michelin PS4, fitted, nitrogen filled.  Costco have an offer of £50 off (£60 allowing for VAT) a set of four Michelins until 24 September.. And, as I said, they take care of your wheels.  Go to Kwik Fit at your peril.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 23 September 2017, 16:49

Today I have come to the conclusion that Cornish flies eat glue.

Yes, today I've washed my car so you can all sit there staring at your monitors feeling justifiably proud of me.
I think the front bumper alone took nearly an hour to scrub. You'd think Mummy fly would tell the baby flies not to play near dual carriageways wouldn't you?

I'd like to claim that I'd just got back from Cornwall and hence the flies, but alas that was a few weeks ago now and it's rained just about every day since, and for about two months before that so the car was pretty grubby even before I left. Oh and it gives rain all day and all night tomorrow.  :rolleyes:

Photos? Nah, couldn't be arsed so I'll leave you to sit there feeling proud of me using your imagination as to what a clean black and white Ed40 looks like.
 :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CocoPops on 23 September 2017, 19:51

Lay wet kitchen roll over the bumper, or baby wipes, it softens the baked flies.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 23 September 2017, 23:20

Quote from: CocoPops on 23 September 2017, 19:51

Lay wet kitchen roll over the bumper, or baby wipes, it softens the baked flies.

Top tip!

Thanks  :smiley:

That's one to remember for next summer.
:afro:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 24 September 2017, 09:03

Got my dash cam fitted by Monkeyhanger. Very pleased with it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wantmygti on 24 September 2017, 09:21

Quote from: Exonian on 23 September 2017, 23:20

Quote from: CocoPops on 23 September 2017, 19:51

Lay wet kitchen roll over the bumper, or baby wipes, it softens the baked flies.

Top tip!

Thanks  :smiley:

That's one to remember for next summer.
:afro:

Works well if shifting a dried on bird poo too.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 24 September 2017, 09:38

One of those pan scrubber things works a treat on welded on flies and bird poo.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 24 September 2017, 11:47

Quote from: Booth11 on 24 September 2017, 09:38

One of those pan scrubber things works a treat on welded on flies and bird poo.

After a catastrophic failure of my prized small wheel woolie (I had to watch what autocorrect did with the little phrase!) I think a pan scrubber might be a good idea for cleaning my wheels in future too. It'd cause less scratches than my errant woolie.

Brillo pad or wire wool? Maybe I'd best ask in the detailing section...
 :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 24 September 2017, 12:13

Quote from: Exonian on 24 September 2017, 11:47

Quote from: Booth11 on 24 September 2017, 09:38

One of those pan scrubber things works a treat on welded on flies and bird poo.

After a catastrophic failure of my prized small wheel woolie (I had to watch what autocorrect did with the little phrase!) I think a pan scrubber might be a good idea for cleaning my wheels in future too. It'd cause less scratches than my errant woolie.

Brillo pad or wire wool? Maybe I'd best ask in the detailing section...
 :whistle:

D'oh !  Oh no - wheel woolie failure!  :cry:  The pan scrubber will give you an even spread of scratches so will hide the woolie scratches and overall be much more aesthetically pleasing.  :grin:

You don't need to stick your head in the dungeon of the detailing section, it comes to you, yes, we do home visits to other sections for a small charge.  Leave the cash stuffed brown envelope that DTUK Andrew leaves on your doorstep, on my doorstep. Sharing is caring.  You are wise not to call into the detailing section, stick your neck in too far and you will be sucked into the detailing vortex never to be seen in the more sociable (normal) areas of the forum ever again.  :laugh:

Brillo pad or Wire wool,  whichever is the more aggressive, Brillo is injected with detergent so 2 in 1 multipurpose, what value for money!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: phope on 24 September 2017, 19:33

Started what I thought would be a 1/2 hour job to clean the winter wheels that have been tucked away in the garage since the spring to prep them for putting on next month, and ended up cleaning the wheels, as well as two cars  :grin:

4 hours later as the light began to fade....Tornado Red really is such a great colour  :cool:

(https://picload.org/image/dgawrlwl/img_1506.jpg)

(https://picload.org/image/dgawrlwi/img_1504.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Guzzle on 24 September 2017, 19:52

What are your thoughts on the A4 Black Edition? I was quite tempted by the recent cheap lease offers but wasn't sure about the 1.4 engine.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: phope on 24 September 2017, 20:00

It's my wife's daily but I've driven a few times - both really happy with it. Being the 150hp 1.4 turbo petrol, it is no rocketship of course, but feels rapid enough for normal driving without feeling sluggish

We're certainly not disappointed

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Guzzle on 24 September 2017, 20:06

Looks very nice. Thanks for the reply.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: phope on 24 September 2017, 20:29

The interior of the new B9 model is really nice and the Virtual Cockpit is very easy to use - you can see where the money has been spent. Wife loves her heated steering wheel  :grin:

(https://picload.org/image/rwgliapw/img_1161.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Guzzle on 24 September 2017, 20:52

Ah, I thought the Black Edition had a flat bottom steering wheel? Or is that because it's heated?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: phope on 24 September 2017, 20:54

Yeah, the heated one is normal shaped - the standard wheel is flat-bottomed

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 24 September 2017, 21:11

I love Audi steering wheels, nicer than any VW one I think.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 7MAT on 25 September 2017, 10:40

This weekend I fitted a Remus responder (pedal box), reduced my tyres pressures from 38 to 36 all round and put the diff into 'increased traction' mode using OBDeleven.  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dereks on 27 September 2017, 15:06

GTi gone today, picked up by a vw dealer sold through tootle.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 27 September 2017, 15:41

Quote from: 7MAT on 25 September 2017, 10:40

This weekend I fitted a Remus responder (pedal box), reduced my tyres pressures from 38 to 36 all round and put the diff into 'increased traction' mode using OBDeleven.  :grin:

Your detailed signature at the bottom does make me chuckle..  you missed the torque figure off!  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 27 September 2017, 22:54

May well be of interest to some https://youtu.be/edc-2RGfQ5Y

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Vwjap on 28 September 2017, 21:34

I've been on the phone to the insurance company and police most of the day, and reviewing CCTV to see who hit my car, and looking at reviews of Vw body shops round here 😟

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 28 September 2017, 22:43

Quote from: Vwjap on 28 September 2017, 21:34

I've been on the phone to the insurance company and police most of the day, and reviewing CCTV to see who hit my car, and looking at reviews of Vw body shops round here 😟

That's sh!t :sad: Sorry to hear about that, hope it gets sorted. Much damage?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Vwjap on 28 September 2017, 23:19

Both passenger side doors

Looks like the van that did it has no tax, insurance and MOT,

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 29 September 2017, 00:14

Quote from: Vwjap on 28 September 2017, 23:19

Both passenger side doors

Looks like the van that did it has no tax, insurance and MOT,

That's terrible, feel for you.  :cry:  How did they get both passenger doors?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Vwjap on 29 September 2017, 08:38

It was parked in a bay and they drove in, hit the front door carried on driving in to go all the way to the second door, they then reversed out stopped to look at the damage and then drove off quite quickly,

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 29 September 2017, 09:08

Quote from: Vwjap on 29 September 2017, 08:38

It was parked in a bay and they drove in, hit the front door carried on driving in to go all the way to the second door, they then reversed out stopped to look at the damage and then drove off quite quickly,

What's wrong with people, thinking it's acceptable to hit another and drive off. Absolute lowlifes. Hope you can get a reg and make claim.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 29 September 2017, 10:33

That's crap luck, did you get their reg?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 29 September 2017, 10:35

Quote from: Vwjap on 29 September 2017, 08:38

It was parked in a bay and they drove in, hit the front door carried on driving in to go all the way to the second door, they then reversed out stopped to look at the damage and then drove off quite quickly,

That's shocking! Hope you can get some recompense.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Vwjap on 29 September 2017, 13:49

Guessing their either traveller scrap men or Romanian, so doubt there's owt to be done, the 5-0 are sending out a CCTV pack so I can copy it and they can watch it, and yes we got the reg, but I presume it's not regestered to anyone they can track down 😡

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 29 September 2017, 14:06

Quote from: Vwjap on 29 September 2017, 13:49

Guessing their either traveller scrap men or Romanian, so doubt there's owt to be done, the 5-0 are sending out a CCTV pack so I can copy it and they can watch it, and yes we got the reg, but I presume it's not regestered to anyone they can track down 😡

If you have the reg, can you not just inform your insurance you've been involved in a hit and run, give them the reg and make sure you have the name and address of witness (surely someone you know was using that car park), plus the CCTV footage as back up?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 29 September 2017, 14:07

Ps in cases like this the coppers won't be bothered at all for a car park scrape, unfortunately.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Vwjap on 29 September 2017, 15:06

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 29 September 2017, 14:06

Quote from: Vwjap on 29 September 2017, 13:49

Guessing their either traveller scrap men or Romanian, so doubt there's owt to be done, the 5-0 are sending out a CCTV pack so I can copy it and they can watch it, and yes we got the reg, but I presume it's not regestered to anyone they can track down 😡

If you have the reg, can you not just inform your insurance you've been involved in a hit and run, give them the reg and make sure you have the name and address of witness (surely someone you know was using that car park), plus the CCTV footage as back up?

yep reported as a hit and run, but no witnesses, I've given them the reg, but as their computer kept going wrong it think I gave my reg 12 times, booked in with a VW approved garage tomorrow for a quote

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 29 September 2017, 15:55

Quote from: Vwjap on 29 September 2017, 15:06

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 29 September 2017, 14:06

Quote from: Vwjap on 29 September 2017, 13:49

Guessing their either traveller scrap men or Romanian, so doubt there's owt to be done, the 5-0 are sending out a CCTV pack so I can copy it and they can watch it, and yes we got the reg, but I presume it's not regestered to anyone they can track down 😡

If you have the reg, can you not just inform your insurance you've been involved in a hit and run, give them the reg and make sure you have the name and address of witness (surely someone you know was using that car park), plus the CCTV footage as back up?

yep reported as a hit and run, but no witnesses, I've given them the reg, but as their computer kept going wrong it think I gave my reg 12 times, booked in with a VW approved garage tomorrow for a quote

Sometimes witnesses can make themselves known after the event, in the name of justice  :wink: Just saying..

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 29 September 2017, 16:46

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 29 September 2017, 14:07

Ps in cases like this the coppers won't be bothered at all for a car park scrape, unfortunately.

Unfortunately agree.  Police couldn't have been less arsed about my hit and run on roundabout last year, they did absolutely nothing, and that was with witness at the scene who made a statement, and cctv on the roundabout, etc.  Insurance now £250 more than before accident!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 29 September 2017, 17:03

You've got to be pretty lucky to find a type of crime they are interested in these days.

Most of the time they only serve to provide a crime number for your insurers. We could probably replace them with a machine that hands out numbered tickets like at the deli counter in the supermarket and save some tax payers money.

Try reporting someone was nasty to you on Facebook or Twitter though, they are REALLY interested in that "cyber crime". Makes them feel like Blade Runner or something.

Sorry, one of my biggest bug bears after years of being a victim of various types of crime.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Vwjap on 30 September 2017, 18:53

Took car to the body shop to get a quote for the insurance, the back door they reckon is fixable and maybe the front but maybe needs a new door, I asked about a doorskin so made myself look like a right numpty, was a real nice "shop",
I asked if I could borrow one of their teslas to try ludicrous mode 😂😂😂
and spent another hour on the phone to insurance to tell them who my nominated body shop was

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Vwjap on 02 October 2017, 16:34

So traveling down motorway and heard a massive bang, turn out to be a stone hitting the screen and putting a 10 inch crack in it, also got a call from the insurance to say that the vehicle that hit me is uninsured and that I'm no longer entitled to a hire car

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 02 October 2017, 17:04

Quote from: Vwjap on 02 October 2017, 16:34

So traveling down motorway and heard a massive bang, turn out to be a stone hitting the screen and putting a 10 inch crack in it, also got a call from the insurance to say that the vehicle that hit me is uninsured and that I'm no longer entitled to a hire car

That's bad news on all counts :sad: Hope they repair the car to as new for you.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Guzzle on 02 October 2017, 18:35

So is that the hire car with the big cracking in the screen or a different one?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Vwjap on 02 October 2017, 19:02

Quote from: Guzzle on 02 October 2017, 18:35

So is that the hire car with the big cracking in the screen or a different one?

nope same car that got hit but a uninsured driver, there just saying that because it's a uninsured driver their taking away the rental, but because I don't wanna use their "approved" body shop the car won't be picked up until the assessor has been to see it, and because I'm using a top notch Vw (merc, tesla 😮) approved body shop they will give me a courtesy car anyhow, so not really worried

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Guzzle on 02 October 2017, 19:25

Aahh, i'm with you now. It was the bit where you said you were no longer entitled. I'd wrongly assumed you already had one and they were taking it off you.

That's great if your preferred body shop will sort you out, but shame about the cracked screen nonetheless.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Vwjap on 02 October 2017, 19:35

Yeah just hoping that these things DONT come in threes 😂😂😂

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Vwjap on 03 October 2017, 11:11

Phoned for a new windscreen, plus got a call from insurance telling me I probably won't be getting my excess back :(

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 03 October 2017, 19:59

Quote from: Vwjap on 03 October 2017, 11:11

Phoned for a new windscreen, plus got a call from insurance telling me I probably won't be getting my excess back :(

Uninsured driver means no excess, what's your excess?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Vwjap on 03 October 2017, 21:09

£350 excess plus £75 for the screen fella

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 04 October 2017, 09:18

Quote from: Vwjap on 03 October 2017, 21:09

£350 excess plus £75 for the screen fella

Ouch

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: simonpolly on 04 October 2017, 10:03

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 21 September 2017, 19:22

Quote from: kalimon on 21 September 2017, 19:10

Quote from: Booth11 on 21 September 2017, 18:57

Took it in for its 2nd service.  Went it in one piece, came out the same plus a few fingermarks on wheels.  All good.

That’s a relief 😅

Yeah, here’s a photo of the service manager.

(https://s5.postimg.org/zbcfzud7r/IMG_0067.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

 :laugh: :laugh: Thats so funny,thats what our local service manger looks like after my wife has finished bending his ear

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Vwjap on 04 October 2017, 11:56

So windscreen man came, first words were "we got a problem" 😂😂😂 wrong glass, as it turns out my car and options are too new and they don't have any in stock anywhere (a pattern part is not made yet), so they'll have to get a VW one, then he had to find out what calibration the camera needs, two types for that, one is drive round the block and it calibrates itself the other needs calibrate in the depot which can cost £350 extra if the insurance doesn't cover it, so mine is go to the depot, but my insurance does cover that, phew,
All good fun eh?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 04 October 2017, 13:47

What options do you have?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Vwjap on 04 October 2017, 14:23

Mk7 facelift with front assist, sign recognition, rain sensor, ALG, TJA, light assist, lane guidance and that's only the front 😂😂😂
They said they have screens for all the others just not this one (maybe coz I'm "special" 😂) I did point to one in the book that looked like mine but he said it's for a mk7

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 04 October 2017, 16:33

Its just a different pattern of shaded area around the camera mount.

Yes, different to the Mk7.

Can't imagine the camera needs calibrating?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Arnold_Lane on 04 October 2017, 18:19

Quote from: fredgroves on 04 October 2017, 16:33

Its just a different pattern of shaded area around the camera mount.

Yes, different to the Mk7.

Can't imagine the camera needs calibrating?

I know that if you have light assist (auto high beam in an Audi) it does need re-calibrating after a screen replacement. Have had Auto Glass on trying to arrange it for our A6, following screen change over the summer.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 04 October 2017, 19:25

Quote from: fredgroves on 04 October 2017, 16:33

Its just a different pattern of shaded area around the camera mount.

Yes, different to the Mk7.

Can't imagine the camera needs calibrating?

My CC had most of that and it cost(not me) £650 to be recalibrated after a windscreen change.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 04 October 2017, 20:37

I had the old HBA on my Mk7 and that never needed anything changing after a windscreen swap out... maybe the lane assist camera is more sensitive?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 04 October 2017, 20:46

None of the cameras actually touch the screen so why they need calibrating is a mystery. Sounds like just more BS to fleece customers and increase insurance costs!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Vwjap on 04 October 2017, 20:53

Maybe it's because all glass has deformation and if that is in front of the camera it can affect it, but I dunno

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 05 October 2017, 09:32

You replace one screen with another that should have exactly the same specifications so why does it need calibrating. The windscreen should be fitted perfectly so therefore no different to the original. Would be interesting to find out the truth on this.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Vwjap on 05 October 2017, 09:51

I think it's to do with MAY affect safety systems, rather than it does, and these systems are part of the NCAP rating, I suspect it's just a check really, so if you get involved in a crash the insurance can't make the screen fitting company liable

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 06 October 2017, 13:24

Ordered a new one !! 😁
Just had an email with the order number. Currently showing as week 5 build. Not bothered as not picking it up until March1st
As much as I love the R I have decided I don’t need all the performance in the real world and I don’t regret having it but ordered a Mk7.5 GTi Performance DSG 5dr and ticked a fair few options boxes ✅
Deep Black Pearl (probably live to regret this )
Vienna Leather
Panoramic Sunroof
Dynaudio
19” Brescia Alloys
Rear View Camera
Park Assist
Voice Activation
90% Tints
Led Headlights with Dynamic Light Assist

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 06 October 2017, 13:53

Quote from: JB GTI on 06 October 2017, 13:24

Ordered a new one !! 😁
Just had an email with the order number. Currently showing as week 5 build. Not bothered as not picking it up until March1st
As much as I love the R I have decided I don’t need all the performance in the real world and I don’t regret having it but ordered a Mk7.5 GTi Performance DSG 5dr and ticked a fair few options boxes ✅
Deep Black Pearl (probably live to regret this )
Vienna Leather
Panoramic Sunroof
Dynaudio
19” Brescia Alloys
Rear View Camera
Park Assist
Voice Activation
90% Tints
Led Headlights with Dynamic Light Assist

Very nice spec.  :cool:

You won't regret DBP.....

...well, you might!  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CHB100 on 06 October 2017, 14:41

DBP ouch! Lapiz hard enough to keep on top of. I would go for Oryx on a GTI personally, would have it on the R but had to have Lapiz as am a blue boy and would regret not.
That's quite a spec you have there, interested that you should not go for another R or maybe wait?
I can't tell you how much I love this car but agree the performance will undoubtedly get me in trouble sometime. The RH Booth's pedal box has proved the cherry on the cake. :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 06 October 2017, 15:44

I still have time to change it to Indium Grey  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 06 October 2017, 16:43

Quote from: JB GTI on 06 October 2017, 15:44

I still have time to change it to Indium Grey  :whistle:

Wuss. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 06 October 2017, 17:04

Quote from: JB GTI on 06 October 2017, 13:24

Ordered a new one !! 😁
Just had an email with the order number. Currently showing as week 5 build. Not bothered as not picking it up until March1st
As much as I love the R I have decided I don’t need all the performance in the real world and I don’t regret having it but ordered a Mk7.5 GTi Performance DSG 5dr and ticked a fair few options boxes ✅
Deep Black Pearl (probably live to regret this )
Vienna Leather
Panoramic Sunroof
Dynaudio
19” Brescia Alloys
Rear View Camera
Park Assist
Voice Activation
90% Tints
Led Headlights with Dynamic Light Assist

Very nice spec but DBP :cry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dereks on 06 October 2017, 20:06

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 06 October 2017, 17:04

Quote from: JB GTI on 06 October 2017, 13:24

Ordered a new one !! 😁
Just had an email with the order number. Currently showing as week 5 build. Not bothered as not picking it up until March1st
As much as I love the R I have decided I don’t need all the performance in the real world and I don’t regret having it but ordered a Mk7.5 GTi Performance DSG 5dr and ticked a fair few options boxes ✅
Deep Black Pearl (probably live to regret this )
Vienna Leather
Panoramic Sunroof
Dynaudio
19” Brescia Alloys
Rear View Camera
Park Assist
Voice Activation
90% Tints
Led Headlights with Dynamic Light Assist

Very nice spec but DBP :cry:

Lovely spec, great colour I’ve just changed my DBP GTi for a DBP R.

Love black cars and I don’t do the detailing thingy just wash it and polish it a few times.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 06 October 2017, 20:55

Quote from: dereks on 06 October 2017, 20:06

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 06 October 2017, 17:04

Quote from: JB GTI on 06 October 2017, 13:24

Ordered a new one !! 😁
Just had an email with the order number. Currently showing as week 5 build. Not bothered as not picking it up until March1st
As much as I love the R I have decided I don’t need all the performance in the real world and I don’t regret having it but ordered a Mk7.5 GTi Performance DSG 5dr and ticked a fair few options boxes ✅
Deep Black Pearl (probably live to regret this )
Vienna Leather
Panoramic Sunroof
Dynaudio
19” Brescia Alloys
Rear View Camera
Park Assist
Voice Activation
90% Tints
Led Headlights with Dynamic Light Assist

Very nice spec but DBP :cry:

Lovely spec, great colour I’ve just changed my DBP GTi for a DBP R.

Love black cars and I don’t do the detailing thingy just wash it and polish it a few times.

Also known as the detailing thingy.  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dereks on 06 October 2017, 21:55

Quote from: Booth11 on 06 October 2017, 20:55

Quote from: dereks on 06 October 2017, 20:06

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 06 October 2017, 17:04

Quote from: JB GTI on 06 October 2017, 13:24

Ordered a new one !! 😁
Just had an email with the order number. Currently showing as week 5 build. Not bothered as not picking it up until March1st
As much as I love the R I have decided I don’t need all the performance in the real world and I don’t regret having it but ordered a Mk7.5 GTi Performance DSG 5dr and ticked a fair few options boxes ✅
Deep Black Pearl (probably live to regret this )
Vienna Leather
Panoramic Sunroof
Dynaudio
19” Brescia Alloys
Rear View Camera
Park Assist
Voice Activation
90% Tints
Led Headlights with Dynamic Light Assist

Very nice spec but DBP :cry:

Lovely spec, great colour I’ve just changed my DBP GTi for a DBP R.

Love black cars and I don’t do the detailing thingy just wash it and polish it a few times.

Also known as the detailing thingy.  :grin:

Even when I use the same sponge on the wheels😲

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 06 October 2017, 22:11

 

Quote from: dereks on 06 October 2017, 21:55

Quote from: Booth11 on 06 October 2017, 20:55

Quote from: dereks on 06 October 2017, 20:06

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 06 October 2017, 17:04

Quote from: JB GTI on 06 October 2017, 13:24

Ordered a new one !! 😁
Just had an email with the order number. Currently showing as week 5 build. Not bothered as not picking it up until March1st
As much as I love the R I have decided I don’t need all the performance in the real world and I don’t regret having it but ordered a Mk7.5 GTi Performance DSG 5dr and ticked a fair few options boxes ✅
Deep Black Pearl (probably live to regret this )
Vienna Leather
Panoramic Sunroof
Dynaudio
19” Brescia Alloys
Rear View Camera
Park Assist
Voice Activation
90% Tints
Led Headlights with Dynamic Light Assist

Very nice spec but DBP :cry:

Lovely spec, great colour I’ve just changed my DBP GTi for a DBP R.

Love black cars and I don’t do the detailing thingy just wash it and polish it a few times.

Also known as the detailing thingy.  :grin:

Even when I use the same sponge on the wheels😲

I'm sorry, I don't know what you are talking about. :laugh:  I have had sections of traumatic things erased from my memory.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 07 October 2017, 08:29

Quote from: Booth11 on 06 October 2017, 16:43

Quote from: JB GTI on 06 October 2017, 15:44

I still have time to change it to Indium Grey  :whistle:

Wuss.

Seems I am not alone in my thoughts on DBP but I take on board your constructive comments on my dilemma you so eloquently provided :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 07 October 2017, 08:39

Quote from: JB GTI on 07 October 2017, 08:29

Quote from: Booth11 on 06 October 2017, 16:43

Quote from: JB GTI on 06 October 2017, 15:44

I still have time to change it to Indium Grey  :whistle:

Wuss.

Seems I am not alone in my thoughts on DBP but I take on board your constructive comments on my dilemma you so eloquently provided :rolleyes:

Sense of humour failure?  :whistle:

I gave you my constructive comments on DBP in the detailing section when you asked about DBP. :smiley: 

Plenty of people to put you off DBP.  Go with your heart.  :smiley:  Get the grey 😴  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 07 October 2017, 09:21

My car is carbon grey but I sometimes regret not getting DBP.
I agree that it shows every blemish when the light hits it a certain way but so does my CG and dark blue is just as bad.
Wash it carefully and stand back and admire is my advice.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 07 October 2017, 09:26

Quote from: Booth11 on 07 October 2017, 08:39

Quote from: JB GTI on 07 October 2017, 08:29

Quote from: Booth11 on 06 October 2017, 16:43

Quote from: JB GTI on 06 October 2017, 15:44

I still have time to change it to Indium Grey  :whistle:

Wuss.

Seems I am not alone in my thoughts on DBP but I take on board your constructive comments on my dilemma you so eloquently provided :rolleyes:

Sense of humour failure?  :whistle:

I gave you my constructive comments on DBP in the detailing section when you asked about DBP. :smiley: 

Plenty of people to put you off DBP.  Go with your heart.  :smiley:  Get the grey 😴  :laugh:

No no no !! I do think it will look better in Black but I will hold you and your car personally responsible when mine doesn’t live up to your standards  :grin:

The range of available colours for these cars is crap !!  I would have had Carbon Grey again like a shot but the fools withdrew it and left us with the most uninspiring palette ever !!
Ps I have already ordered the Citrus pre wash  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 07 October 2017, 11:30

Quote from: JB GTI on 07 October 2017, 09:26

Quote from: Booth11 on 07 October 2017, 08:39

Quote from: JB GTI on 07 October 2017, 08:29

Quote from: Booth11 on 06 October 2017, 16:43

Quote from: JB GTI on 06 October 2017, 15:44

I still have time to change it to Indium Grey  :whistle:

Wuss.

Seems I am not alone in my thoughts on DBP but I take on board your constructive comments on my dilemma you so eloquently provided :rolleyes:

Sense of humour failure?  :whistle:

I gave you my constructive comments on DBP in the detailing section when you asked about DBP. :smiley: 

Plenty of people to put you off DBP.  Go with your heart.  :smiley:  Get the grey 😴  :laugh:

No no no !! I do think it will look better in Black but I will hold you and your car personally responsible when mine doesn’t live up to your standards  :grin:

The range of available colours for these cars is crap !!  I would have had Carbon Grey again like a shot but the fools withdrew it and left us with the most uninspiring palette ever !!
Ps I have already ordered the Citrus pre wash  :wink:

Haha.  It will be up to your standards, lol.  Judging from your previous treatment of your outgoing Lapiz, I don't think you have anything to worry about.  :smiley:  Indium might wear the dirt better but if there are swirls, they'll still show.

The colour palette is utterly crap, woeful. I've warmed to White Silver though having seen it in the flesh. But like most of the palette, it will look rubbish on a full uk day.

Snow foam + Citrus pre wash is a winning combination.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Splashalot on 07 October 2017, 11:43

Quote from: JB GTI on 07 October 2017, 08:29

Quote from: Booth11 on 06 October 2017, 16:43

Quote from: JB GTI on 06 October 2017, 15:44

I still have time to change it to Indium Grey  :whistle:

Wuss.

Seems I am not alone in my thoughts on DBP but I take on board your constructive comments on my dilemma you so eloquently provided :rolleyes:

 

I've heard it said you enjoy black cars on only two days - the day you buy it and the day you sell it! 

I had a look at the range of GTIs in most colours in my dealer's stock depot.  The stand out for me was Isaac Blue.  Similar to the old Graphite Blue in Mk5 GTIs. Tornado Red is as good as ever - really suits the GTI IMO. White Silver was strange - I went from hating it to loving it to hating it again, depending on how the light fell across it.  At times it looks like flat undercoat with no "pop".

But to each their own :-)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 07 October 2017, 12:32

Quote from: Splashalot on 07 October 2017, 11:43

Quote from: JB GTI on 07 October 2017, 08:29

Quote from: Booth11 on 06 October 2017, 16:43

Quote from: JB GTI on 06 October 2017, 15:44

I still have time to change it to Indium Grey  :whistle:

Wuss.

Seems I am not alone in my thoughts on DBP but I take on board your constructive comments on my dilemma you so eloquently provided :rolleyes:

 

I've heard it said you enjoy black cars on only two days - the day you buy it and the day you sell it! 

I had a look at the range of GTIs in most colours in my dealer's stock depot.  The stand out for me was Isaac Blue.  Similar to the old Graphite Blue in Mk5 GTIs. Tornado Red is as good as ever - really suits the GTI IMO. White Silver was strange - I went from hating it to loving it to hating it again, depending on how the light fell across it.  At times it looks like flat undercoat with no "pop".

But to each their own :-)

I agree Isaac Blue is a great colour but my brother beat me to that one on his GTi !!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 07 October 2017, 12:35

Quote from: Splashalot on 07 October 2017, 11:43

I've heard it said you enjoy black cars on only two days - the day you buy it and the day you sell it! 

You heard wrong.  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 07 October 2017, 13:57

Quote from: Splashalot on 07 October 2017, 11:43

Tornado Red is as good as ever - really suits the GTI IMO.

 :smiley: :whistle: :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Splashalot on 08 October 2017, 01:54

Quote from: Booth11 on 07 October 2017, 12:35

Quote from: Splashalot on 07 October 2017, 11:43

I've heard it said you enjoy black cars on only two days - the day you buy it and the day you sell it! 

You heard wrong.  :wink:

I heard it from my neighbour who had just sold his black car!  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 08 October 2017, 08:15

Quote from: Splashalot on 08 October 2017, 01:54

Quote from: Booth11 on 07 October 2017, 12:35

Quote from: Splashalot on 07 October 2017, 11:43

I've heard it said you enjoy black cars on only two days - the day you buy it and the day you sell it! 

You heard wrong.  :wink:

I heard it from my neighbour who had just sold his black car!  :laugh:

Obviously a fair weather black car owner.  :tongue:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Splashalot on 08 October 2017, 12:03

Quote from: Booth11 on 08 October 2017, 08:15

Quote from: Splashalot on 08 October 2017, 01:54

Quote from: Booth11 on 07 October 2017, 12:35

Quote from: Splashalot on 07 October 2017, 11:43

I've heard it said you enjoy black cars on only two days - the day you buy it and the day you sell it! 

You heard wrong.  :wink:

I heard it from my neighbour who had just sold his black car!  :laugh:

Obviously a fair weather black car owner.  :tongue:

You will be pleased to know after a decade or so of red cars he just bought............another black car!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 08 October 2017, 12:21

Quote from: Splashalot on 08 October 2017, 12:03

Quote from: Booth11 on 08 October 2017, 08:15

Quote from: Splashalot on 08 October 2017, 01:54

Quote from: Booth11 on 07 October 2017, 12:35

Quote from: Splashalot on 07 October 2017, 11:43

I've heard it said you enjoy black cars on only two days - the day you buy it and the day you sell it! 

You heard wrong.  :wink:

I heard it from my neighbour who had just sold his black car!  :laugh:

Obviously a fair weather black car owner.  :tongue:

You will be pleased to know after a decade or so of red cars he just bought............another black car!

Lol. He's either a genius or an idiot.  Take your pick.   :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 08 October 2017, 15:37

Quote from: Booth11 on 08 October 2017, 12:21

Quote from: Splashalot on 08 October 2017, 12:03

Quote from: Booth11 on 08 October 2017, 08:15

Quote from: Splashalot on 08 October 2017, 01:54

Quote from: Booth11 on 07 October 2017, 12:35

Quote from: Splashalot on 07 October 2017, 11:43

I've heard it said you enjoy black cars on only two days - the day you buy it and the day you sell it! 

You heard wrong.  :wink:

I heard it from my neighbour who had just sold his black car!  :laugh:

Obviously a fair weather black car owner.  :tongue:

You will be pleased to know after a decade or so of red cars he just bought............another black car!

Lol. He's either a genius or an idiot.  Take your pick.   :laugh:

Not Helping   :undecided:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 08 October 2017, 15:48

Quote from: JB GTI on 08 October 2017, 15:37

Quote from: Booth11 on 08 October 2017, 12:21

Quote from: Splashalot on 08 October 2017, 12:03

Quote from: Booth11 on 08 October 2017, 08:15

Quote from: Splashalot on 08 October 2017, 01:54

Quote from: Booth11 on 07 October 2017, 12:35

Quote from: Splashalot on 07 October 2017, 11:43

I've heard it said you enjoy black cars on only two days - the day you buy it and the day you sell it! 

You heard wrong.  :wink:

I heard it from my neighbour who had just sold his black car!  :laugh:

Obviously a fair weather black car owner.  :tongue:

You will be pleased to know after a decade or so of red cars he just bought............another black car!

Lol. He's either a genius or an idiot.  Take your pick.   :laugh:

Not Helping   :undecided:

It's obviously the former.  Just wait till you can use your GTI paintwork to shave in.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 08 October 2017, 18:29

Quote from: dereks on 06 October 2017, 20:06

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 06 October 2017, 17:04

Quote from: JB GTI on 06 October 2017, 13:24

Ordered a new one !! 😁
Just had an email with the order number. Currently showing as week 5 build. Not bothered as not picking it up until March1st
As much as I love the R I have decided I don’t need all the performance in the real world and I don’t regret having it but ordered a Mk7.5 GTi Performance DSG 5dr and ticked a fair few options boxes ✅
Deep Black Pearl (probably live to regret this )
Vienna Leather
Panoramic Sunroof
Dynaudio
19” Brescia Alloys
Rear View Camera
Park Assist
Voice Activation
90% Tints
Led Headlights with Dynamic Light Assist

Very nice spec but DBP :cry:

Love black cars and I don’t do the detailing thingy just wash it and polish it a few times.

Wash, polish, then seal your hard work with either a wax or a ceramic sealant or else the polishing is wasted effort!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 08 October 2017, 19:06

Quote from: Booth11 on 08 October 2017, 15:48

Quote from: JB GTI on 08 October 2017, 15:37

Quote from: Booth11 on 08 October 2017, 12:21

Quote from: Splashalot on 08 October 2017, 12:03

Quote from: Booth11 on 08 October 2017, 08:15

Quote from: Splashalot on 08 October 2017, 01:54

Quote from: Booth11 on 07 October 2017, 12:35

Quote from: Splashalot on 07 October 2017, 11:43

I've heard it said you enjoy black cars on only two days - the day you buy it and the day you sell it! 

You heard wrong.  :wink:

I heard it from my neighbour who had just sold his black car!  :laugh:

Obviously a fair weather black car owner.  :tongue:

You will be pleased to know after a decade or so of red cars he just bought............another black car!

Lol. He's either a genius or an idiot.  Take your pick.   :laugh:

Not Helping   :undecided:

It's obviously the former.  Just wait till you can use your GTI paintwork to shave in.  :smiley:

That's what you do after you finish your car :shocked: :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 08 October 2017, 19:42

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 08 October 2017, 19:06

Quote from: Booth11 on 08 October 2017, 15:48

Quote from: JB GTI on 08 October 2017, 15:37

Quote from: Booth11 on 08 October 2017, 12:21

Quote from: Splashalot on 08 October 2017, 12:03

Quote from: Booth11 on 08 October 2017, 08:15

Quote from: Splashalot on 08 October 2017, 01:54

Quote from: Booth11 on 07 October 2017, 12:35

Quote from: Splashalot on 07 October 2017, 11:43

I've heard it said you enjoy black cars on only two days - the day you buy it and the day you sell it! 

You heard wrong.  :wink:

I heard it from my neighbour who had just sold his black car!  :laugh:

Obviously a fair weather black car owner.  :tongue:

You will be pleased to know after a decade or so of red cars he just bought............another black car!

Lol. He's either a genius or an idiot.  Take your pick.   :laugh:

Not Helping   :undecided:

It's obviously the former.  Just wait till you can use your GTI paintwork to shave in.  :smiley:

That's what you do after you finish your car :shocked: :whistle:

Yes.  I like to keep my legs silky smooth just like my R's paintwork.  :kiss:  I've tried using the Swissvax to wax them but it's a waste of a great wax, so razor it is!  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 09 October 2017, 09:10

Dropped it off at the garage for a new rear bumper and anything else that's bent behind it..... :sad:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Vwjap on 09 October 2017, 09:44

Assessor has been

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 09 October 2017, 10:32

Quote from: Booth11 on 08 October 2017, 19:42

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 08 October 2017, 19:06

Quote from: Booth11 on 08 October 2017, 15:48

Quote from: JB GTI on 08 October 2017, 15:37

Quote from: Booth11 on 08 October 2017, 12:21

Quote from: Splashalot on 08 October 2017, 12:03

Quote from: Booth11 on 08 October 2017, 08:15

Quote from: Splashalot on 08 October 2017, 01:54

Quote from: Booth11 on 07 October 2017, 12:35

Quote from: Splashalot on 07 October 2017, 11:43

I've heard it said you enjoy black cars on only two days - the day you buy it and the day you sell it! 

You heard wrong.  :wink:

I heard it from my neighbour who had just sold his black car!  :laugh:

Obviously a fair weather black car owner.  :tongue:

You will be pleased to know after a decade or so of red cars he just bought............another black car!

Lol. He's either a genius or an idiot.  Take your pick.   :laugh:

Not Helping   :undecided:

It's obviously the former.  Just wait till you can use your GTI paintwork to shave in.  :smiley:

That's what you do after you finish your car :shocked: :whistle:

Yes.  I like to keep my legs silky smooth just like my R's paintwork.  :kiss:  I've tried using the Swissvax to wax them but it's a waste of a great wax, so razor it is!  :grin:

 :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 7MAT on 09 October 2017, 14:05

Removed the clutch assist spring today, very easy to do and helps reduce some of the vagueness in the clutch.
https://www.autoinstruct.com.au/manufacturer/volkswagen/mk7-golf/mk7-clutch-assist-spring-removal/

Next mod is to modify the clutch bleeder block by removing the CDV (clutch delay valve).
https://www.autoinstruct.com.au/manufacturer/volkswagen/mk7-golf/mk7-golf-clutch-delay-valve-removal/

Anyone on here, done both of these before?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 09 October 2017, 16:46

Checked the tyre tread depths (using my new electronic tread gauge), on my Pirelli P Zero's on my 19" Santiago's.

N/F (Avg) 5.85mm                        O/F (avg) 6.09mm

N/R (avg) 5.91mm                        O/R (avg) 5.87mm

Not too bad methinks for over 14k already on the tyres, should easily see 20k. Quite surprised for 19" Ultra low profile tyres (but then I did rotate them fronts to rears at 8,900 miles).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 09 October 2017, 17:29

Quote from: 7MAT on 09 October 2017, 14:05

Removed the clutch assist spring today, very easy to do and helps reduce some of the vagueness in the clutch.
https://www.autoinstruct.com.au/manufacturer/volkswagen/mk7-golf/mk7-clutch-assist-spring-removal/

Next mod is to modify the clutch bleeder block by removing the CDV (clutch delay valve).
https://www.autoinstruct.com.au/manufacturer/volkswagen/mk7-golf/mk7-golf-clutch-delay-valve-removal/

Anyone on here, done both of these before?

Interesting.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kane1210 on 09 October 2017, 21:04

Love or hate them I fitted them.....

Eyebrows....

(https://preview.ibb.co/cOyuvb/20171008_141602.jpg) (https://ibb.co/kinnFb)
free url hosting (https://imgbb.com/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 09 October 2017, 21:56

Quote from: Sootchucker on 09 October 2017, 16:46

Checked the tyre tread depths (using my new electronic tread gauge), on my Pirelli P Zero's on my 19" Santiago's.

N/F (Avg) 5.85mm                        O/F (avg) 6.09mm

N/R (avg) 5.91mm                        O/R (avg) 5.87mm

Not too bad methinks for over 14k already on the tyres, should easily see 20k. Quite surprised for 19" Ultra low profile tyres (but then I did rotate them fronts to rears at 8,900 miles).

My P Zeros are down to about 3mm at the back and 4mm at the front after 19.6k miles, very pleased with that but will likely replace with PS4S for the better grip. Will change in the next few weeks.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 09 October 2017, 22:32

Quote from: kane1210 on 09 October 2017, 21:04

Love or hate them I fitted them.....

Eyebrows....

(https://preview.ibb.co/cOyuvb/20171008_141602.jpg) (https://ibb.co/kinnFb)
free url hosting (https://imgbb.com/)

Interesting. Isn't the point of eyebrows that they are normally colour coded so they make the headlights look smaller/meaner? Very Max Power like though   :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kane1210 on 10 October 2017, 07:38

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 09 October 2017, 22:32

Quote from: kane1210 on 09 October 2017, 21:04

Love or hate them I fitted them.....

Eyebrows....

(https://preview.ibb.co/cOyuvb/20171008_141602.jpg) (https://ibb.co/kinnFb)
free url hosting (https://imgbb.com/)

Interesting. Isn't the point of eyebrows that they are normally colour coded so they make the headlights look smaller/meaner? Very Max Power like though   :grin:

Slowly adding some black accents. Already added black gloss wing Mirror caps!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snooze on 10 October 2017, 09:07

Golf R dreaming!  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 11 October 2017, 13:22

Quote from: kane1210 on 09 October 2017, 21:04

Love or hate them I fitted them.....

Eyebrows....

(https://preview.ibb.co/cOyuvb/20171008_141602.jpg) (https://ibb.co/kinnFb)
free url hosting (https://imgbb.com/)

Got a front view pic?  I have been toying with the idea for mine, keeping them gloss black too.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: FunkyMunky on 11 October 2017, 13:48

Had the car detailed so went out and took some pic's before it got dirty

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4459/37567617536_d72e80d368_h.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CraigW on 11 October 2017, 14:04

Quote from: Snooze on 10 October 2017, 09:07

Golf R dreaming!  :whistle:

Don't dream - do  :smiley: :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 11 October 2017, 14:29

Quote from: FunkyMunky on 11 October 2017, 13:48

Had the car detailed so went out and took some pic's before it got dirty

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4459/37567617536_d72e80d368_h.jpg)

Belvederes look smart!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 11 October 2017, 14:47

Best looking Golf wheels imo.  Really suit the car

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 11 October 2017, 15:08

Those wheels look fantastic on that car. Great photo.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 11 October 2017, 16:04

 

Quote from: FunkyMunky on 11 October 2017, 13:48

Had the car detailed so went out and took some pic's before it got dirty

I've never liked the Belvederes on my own car but they look great in that shot.
A couple times now I've seen pics of Belvederes on non-Clubsports and they look really good.
A bit of lowering can help I guess.

I think it's the height of the Clubsport rear spoiler that makes the wheels look small on the ED40.

But they look really good in that pic on the GTI :afro:

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 09 October 2017, 22:32

Interesting. Isn't the point of eyebrows that they are normally colour coded so they make the headlights look smaller/meaner? Very Max Power like though   :grin:

Is that utter bilge magazine still in print?

I can remember Vicki Butler-Henderson starting her career out writing for that godawful publication.
She's never made it any further in my estimations after that episode of her life!
Posh female tries writing like a 15 year old boy...  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snooze on 11 October 2017, 19:52

Quote from: FunkyMunky on 11 October 2017, 13:48

Had the car detailed so went out and took some pic's before it got dirty

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4459/37567617536_d72e80d368_h.jpg)

Simply stunning!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: FunkyMunky on 12 October 2017, 09:36

Quote from: Watts on 11 October 2017, 14:29

Belvederes look smart!

Quote from: kalimon on 11 October 2017, 14:47

Best looking Golf wheels imo.  Really suit the car

Quote from: JoeGTI on 11 October 2017, 15:08

Those wheels look fantastic on that car. Great photo.

Thanks!  :grin: :grin: :grin:

Must admit when I first saw them on a demo Clubsport I didn't like them... but the arch gap did look huge on the rear so maybe that also played a factor in that thought too.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: FunkyMunky on 12 October 2017, 09:40

Quote from: Exonian on 11 October 2017, 16:04

I've never liked the Belvederes on my own car but they look great in that shot.
A couple times now I've seen pics of Belvederes on non-Clubsports and they look really good.
A bit of lowering can help I guess.

I think it's the height of the Clubsport rear spoiler that makes the wheels look small on the ED40.

But they look really good in that pic on the GTI :afro:

I too wasn't a big fan when I first saw them  :whistle:

But I took a bit of a gamble - my Austin's when I bought the car had two wheels needing a refurb, then i had a very light brush with a kerb avoiding someone on the wrong side of the road meaning 3 wheels needed work. As long as I had the car I'd been looking for a set of OEM 19's and just couldn't find a set at sensible money.

This set came up for sale, barely covered a 1000 miles and at very sensible money so I took a punt. Glad I did too  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: FunkyMunky on 12 October 2017, 09:41

Quote from: Snooze on 11 October 2017, 19:52

Simply stunning!

Thank you very much... car is super shiny (for now!)  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 7MAT on 12 October 2017, 12:02

Well yesterday / today I've had some VW Racingline lowering springs installed, 034 Motorsports dogbone insert and removed the clutch delay valve.

The springs drop the cars height nicely without making the ride harsh.

The dogbone mount insert removes some of the slack from the pendulum mount, sharpening up gear changes and helps eliminates wheel hop.

Removing both the clutch delay valve and the clutch assist spring combined with the dogbone mount and short shift adaptor has totally transformed the manual shift for the better.  :evil:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 12 October 2017, 12:43

Quote from: FunkyMunky on 11 October 2017, 13:48

Had the car detailed so went out and took some pic's before it got dirty

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4459/37567617536_d72e80d368_h.jpg)

That looks fantastic!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Vwjap on 12 October 2017, 13:22

Got my windscreen done

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 12 October 2017, 16:55

Washed it.....finally :smiley:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4454/37606615116_094644c962_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ZiaJtN) (https://flic.kr/p/ZiaJtN) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 12 October 2017, 18:52

Quote from: kalimon on 12 October 2017, 16:55

Washed it.....finally :smiley:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4454/37606615116_094644c962_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ZiaJtN) (https://flic.kr/p/ZiaJtN)
 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/)

Looking very smart as usual kalimon :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 12 October 2017, 19:03

Quote from: Watts on 12 October 2017, 18:52

Quote from: kalimon on 12 October 2017, 16:55

Washed it.....finally :smiley:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4454/37606615116_094644c962_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ZiaJtN) (https://flic.kr/p/ZiaJtN)
 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/)

Looking very smart as usual kalimon :smiley:

I know it's 'just a dark grey' but I still like it :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 12 October 2017, 19:09

Quote from: kalimon on 12 October 2017, 19:03

Quote from: Watts on 12 October 2017, 18:52

Quote from: kalimon on 12 October 2017, 16:55

Washed it.....finally :smiley:

Looking very smart as usual kalimon :smiley:

I know it's 'just a dark grey' but I still like it :laugh:

True, but it was originally my choice so I can appreciate even the dullest of colours :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 12 October 2017, 21:04

Looks great kalimon.   :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: andy28 on 12 October 2017, 21:51

Looks fantastic Kalimon, great plate too!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 12 October 2017, 22:02

Thanks guys and gal.
I’ll let you into an embarrassing secret, the car has just  passed the 5600 mile mark. And it’s 19 months old!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 12 October 2017, 22:10

Quote from: kalimon on 12 October 2017, 22:02

Thanks guys and gal.
I’ll let you into an embarrassing secret, the car has just  passed the 5600 mile mark. And it’s 19 months old!!

You know that after you clean it, you are supposed to drive it so you can get it dirty again, so you can clean it again, so you can...... :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 12 October 2017, 22:11

Changed my mind on the colour  :whistle:
Been mulling it over since I ordered it and decided Deep Black will do my head in if I can’t keep on top of it so contacted my salesman and changed it to Indium Grey before it’s too late !!
I have had Indium before on a Scirocco and it is fairly forgiving and good at hiding the muck plus been swayed by a few of the people on here’s shiny cars.
Now feeling happy with my spec choices  :cool:
It is currently showing as build week 5 so time to sit back relax and wait for Mar 1st  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 12 October 2017, 22:17

Indium is a good colour and a safe choice. Also much easier to maintain than DBP or plain old CG  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 12 October 2017, 22:20

Quote from: JB GTI on 12 October 2017, 22:11

Changed my mind on the colour  :whistle:
Been mulling it over since I ordered it and decided Deep Black will do my head in if I can’t keep on top of it so contacted my salesman and changed it to Indium Grey before it’s too late !!
I have had Indium before on a Scirocco and it is fairly forgiving and good at hiding the muck plus been swayed by a few of the people on here’s shiny cars.
Now feeling happy with my spec choices  :cool:
It is currently showing as build week 5 so time to sit back relax and wait for Mar 1st  :smiley:

Must say you never did sound entirely at ease with the DBP. Got to be happy with your choice otherwise it's a costly regret. That said I think you would have kept on top of the black. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 12 October 2017, 22:37

Quote from: Booth11 on 12 October 2017, 22:20

Quote from: JB GTI on 12 October 2017, 22:11

Changed my mind on the colour  :whistle:
Been mulling it over since I ordered it and decided Deep Black will do my head in if I can’t keep on top of it so contacted my salesman and changed it to Indium Grey before it’s too late !!
I have had Indium before on a Scirocco and it is fairly forgiving and good at hiding the muck plus been swayed by a few of the people on here’s shiny cars.
Now feeling happy with my spec choices  :cool:
It is currently showing as build week 5 so time to sit back relax and wait for Mar 1st  :smiley:

Must say you never did sound entirely at ease with the DBP. Got to be happy with your choice otherwise it's a costly regret. That said I think you would have kept on top of the black.

Thanks.. you can’t fool feminine intuition  :wink:
you are right  :undecided:  the colour was the only thing that I was not totally happy with so it had to be changed !

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 12 October 2017, 22:44

Quote from: kalimon on 12 October 2017, 22:17

Indium is a good colour and a safe choice. Also much easier to maintain than DBP or plain old CG  :smiley:

Thanks. I had a Metallic Black Mk4 Golf GTi brand new in 1999 and swore blind I would never have another so was a little concerned that I had initially ordered another one  :shocked:  It was mainly down to the minimal choice of colours you can order a Golf in. To be honest I would have had another Carbon Grey like a shot but some numb nuts decided to discontinue it  :evil:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 13 October 2017, 14:46

Quote from: kalimon on 12 October 2017, 22:02

Thanks guys and gal.
I’ll let you into an embarrassing secret, the car has just  passed the 5600 mile mark. And it’s 19 months old!!

Because I'm sad and seem to have hundreds of fingers (common West Country trait) I just did a quick calculation and worked out that you're doing almost exactly the same average mileage as me!  :embarrassed:
1765 in six and a half months.

My old maths teacher would have been proud of that calculation had he not decided that I was a lost cause and vanished into the boys toilets with a skipping rope and several bottles of sleeping pills.

Quote from: FunkyMunky on 12 October 2017, 09:40

Quote from: Exonian on 11 October 2017, 16:04

I've never liked the Belvederes on my own car but they look great in that shot.
A couple times now I've seen pics of Belvederes on non-Clubsports and they look really good.
A bit of lowering can help I guess.

I think it's the height of the Clubsport rear spoiler that makes the wheels look small on the ED40.

But they look really good in that pic on the GTI :afro:

I too wasn't a big fan when I first saw them  :whistle:

But I took a bit of a gamble - my Austin's when I bought the car had two wheels needing a refurb, then i had a very light brush with a kerb avoiding someone on the wrong side of the road meaning 3 wheels needed work. As long as I had the car I'd been looking for a set of OEM 19's and just couldn't find a set at sensible money.

This set came up for sale, barely covered a 1000 miles and at very sensible money so I took a punt. Glad I did too  :cool:

I just keep looking at your pics and thinking how good they look on a non ClubSport GTI with that bit of lowering.
Are you going to run spacers too?
I'll assume you've not got any fitted already and it looks good as is.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 13 October 2017, 15:19

Quote from: Exonian on 13 October 2017, 14:46

Quote from: kalimon on 12 October 2017, 22:02

Thanks guys and gal.
I’ll let you into an embarrassing secret, the car has just  passed the 5600 mile mark. And it’s 19 months old!!

What a pair of losers/tossers,  take your pick :laugh:

Because I'm sad and seem to have hundreds of fingers (common West Country trait) I just did a quick calculation and worked out that you're doing almost exactly the same average mileage as me!  :embarrassed:
1765 in six and a half months.

My old maths teacher would have been proud of that calculation had he not decided that I was a lost cause and vanished into the boys toilets with a skipping rope and several bottles of sleeping pills.

Quote from: FunkyMunky on 12 October 2017, 09:40

Quote from: Exonian on 11 October 2017, 16:04

I've never liked the Belvederes on my own car but they look great in that shot.
A couple times now I've seen pics of Belvederes on non-Clubsports and they look really good.
A bit of lowering can help I guess.

I think it's the height of the Clubsport rear spoiler that makes the wheels look small on the ED40.

But they look really good in that pic on the GTI :afro:

I too wasn't a big fan when I first saw them  :whistle:

But I took a bit of a gamble - my Austin's when I bought the car had two wheels needing a refurb, then i had a very light brush with a kerb avoiding someone on the wrong side of the road meaning 3 wheels needed work. As long as I had the car I'd been looking for a set of OEM 19's and just couldn't find a set at sensible money.

This set came up for sale, barely covered a 1000 miles and at very sensible money so I took a punt. Glad I did too  :cool:

I just keep looking at your pics and thinking how good they look on a non ClubSport GTI with that bit of lowering.
Are you going to run spacers too?
I'll assume you've not got any fitted already and it looks good as is.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 14 October 2017, 08:17

My R has gone 😕
A bit sooner than I thought but at least it has saved me the hassle of trying to sell it myself to some unknown. You would like to to think someone genuine would turn and they probably would have but with this type of car who knows what could have happened !!   :embarrassed:
Just hope whoever gets it next looks after it like I did for the last 2 1/2 Years

(https://s26.postimg.org/lglbnhkpl/DDB9_D49_F-_D9_C3-45_C9-8659-352064230762.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/43b18mped/)

One itch that was well and truly scratched 👍

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 14 October 2017, 09:03

Quote from: JB GTI on 14 October 2017, 08:17

My R has gone 😕
A bit sooner than I thought but at least it has saved me the hassle of trying to sell it myself to some unknown. You would like to to think someone genuine would turn and they probably would have but with this type of car who knows what could have happened !!   :embarrassed:
Just hope whoever gets it next looks after it like I did for the last 2 1/2 Years

(https://s26.postimg.org/lglbnhkpl/DDB9_D49_F-_D9_C3-45_C9-8659-352064230762.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/43b18mped/)

One itch that was well and truly scratched 👍

Judging by that photo the next owner will be very lucky! Roll on the new King, bring on the GTI!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 14 October 2017, 09:44

Quote from: JB GTI on 14 October 2017, 08:17

My R has gone 😕
A bit sooner than I thought but at least it has saved me the hassle of trying to sell it myself to some unknown. You would like to to think someone genuine would turn and they probably would have but with this type of car who knows what could have happened !!   :embarrassed:
Just hope whoever gets it next looks after it like I did for the last 2 1/2 Years

(https://s26.postimg.org/lglbnhkpl/DDB9_D49_F-_D9_C3-45_C9-8659-352064230762.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/43b18mped/)

One itch that was well and truly scratched 👍

Farewell to your lovely Lapiz!  Bring on the GTI.  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 14 October 2017, 10:01

Quote from: Booth11 on 14 October 2017, 09:44

Quote from: JB GTI on 14 October 2017, 08:17

My R has gone 😕
A bit sooner than I thought but at least it has saved me the hassle of trying to sell it myself to some unknown. You would like to to think someone genuine would turn and they probably would have but with this type of car who knows what could have happened !!   :embarrassed:
Just hope whoever gets it next looks after it like I did for the last 2 1/2 Years

(https://s26.postimg.org/lglbnhkpl/DDB9_D49_F-_D9_C3-45_C9-8659-352064230762.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/43b18mped/)

One itch that was well and truly scratched 👍

Farewell to your lovely Lapiz!  Bring on the GTI.  :cool:

Quote from: Booth11 on 14 October 2017, 09:44

Quote from: JB GTI on 14 October 2017, 08:17

My R has gone 😕
A bit sooner than I thought but at least it has saved me the hassle of trying to sell it myself to some unknown. You would like to to think someone genuine would turn and they probably would have but with this type of car who knows what could have happened !!   :embarrassed:
Just hope whoever gets it next looks after it like I did for the last 2 1/2 Years

(https://s26.postimg.org/lglbnhkpl/DDB9_D49_F-_D9_C3-45_C9-8659-352064230762.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/43b18mped/)

One itch that was well and truly scratched 👍

Farewell to your lovely Lapiz!  Bring on the GTI.  :cool:

Thanks both  :smiley:
I was truly gutted when I handed the keys over but my bank balance looks a lot healthier......For now  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 15 October 2017, 20:34

Had a dash cam fitted. Decided that I've had a lot of close encounters recently since getting the GTI so purchased a Nextbase 212 from Halfords and used their fitting service. The guy who fitted it was spot on and did a great job. I chatted with him while be did most of it and he was very careful and hid all the wires superbly.

(https://s26.postimg.org/m66pxh24p/IMG_0135.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/b6lilvbph/)

(https://s26.postimg.org/s5uh14mx5/IMG_0144.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/xu0rs0r9h/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Vwjap on 15 October 2017, 22:17

Has he hid it behind the mirror? Plus is the pic that blurry or haven't you peeled off the lens protector?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 15 October 2017, 22:48

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 15 October 2017, 20:34

Had a dash cam fitted. Decided that I've had a lot of close encounters recently since getting the GTI so purchased a Nextbase 212 from Halfords and used their fitting service. The guy who fitted it was spot on and did a great job. I chatted with him while be did most of it and he was very careful and hid all the wires superbly.

(https://s26.postimg.org/m66pxh24p/IMG_0135.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/b6lilvbph/)

(https://s26.postimg.org/s5uh14mx5/IMG_0144.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/xu0rs0r9h/)

I'd be very interested in your review of this and if you had a video of it at work would be great.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 15 October 2017, 23:12

Quote from: Vwjap on 15 October 2017, 22:17

Has he hid it behind the mirror? Plus is the pic that blurry or haven't you peeled off the lens protector?

Yes all tucked away and just the wire coming out at the mirror. Very neat job, he was very careful with the trim etc. It's blurry because when I turned the ignition on to take a picture the windscreen steamed up!  :rolleyes:

But yes there is a also a screen protector on which I had taken off but screen looks pretty clear even with it on. I asked him to hide it behind the mirror so you can't see the screen that well but I wanted it out the way rather than a distraction.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 15 October 2017, 23:17

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 15 October 2017, 22:48

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 15 October 2017, 20:34

Had a dash cam fitted. Decided that I've had a lot of close encounters recently since getting the GTI so purchased a Nextbase 212 from Halfords and used their fitting service. The guy who fitted it was spot on and did a great job. I chatted with him while be did most of it and he was very careful and hid all the wires superbly.

(https://s26.postimg.org/m66pxh24p/IMG_0135.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/b6lilvbph/)

(https://s26.postimg.org/s5uh14mx5/IMG_0144.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/xu0rs0r9h/)

I'd be very interested in your review of this and if you had a video of it at work would be great.

Will do, only driven back from Halfords today so not much to review. Checked out some of the footage as it saves everything in 2mins30 clips and the rewrites over the oldest when full. Also locks any clips you save or if this G sensor is activated.

The unit is £69 at moment and fitting is £30 which includes the £20 hardwiring kit so no point trying to do it yourself for £10! Decided against the 312 as only extra feature is wifi and it's £30 more.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 16 October 2017, 11:22

Cheers, I noticed the hazy screen as well but only noticed the fog on the screen now after you mentioned it.  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: phope on 16 October 2017, 19:32

Booked it in for Wednesday to get a fault looked at - the exhaust sound generator from the Sport & Sound pack has stopped working  :rolleyes:

(https://picload.org/image/dgpogooa/img_1580.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Arnold_Lane on 16 October 2017, 19:40

Quote from: phope on 16 October 2017, 19:32

Booked it in for Wednesday to get a fault looked at - the exhaust sound generator from the Sport & Sound pack has stopped working  :rolleyes:

(https://picload.org/image/dgpogooa/img_1580.jpg)

"Drive with greater care"? Really?
Someone in VW's programming department is having a laugh  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: phope on 16 October 2017, 19:51

 :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 16 October 2017, 22:45

The external sound thingy known as "sport and sound" on the GTD is actually designed to be for fully electric vehicles - to add a noise so pedestrians can hear it coming.

So, with this in mind, the multi-platform Golf electronics considers a failure of the safety noise emitter to be a safety issue.

Loud exhausts save lives :D

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 17 October 2017, 08:09

First clean and polish since the accident repair, then got what seems like most of the Sahara desert dumped on it the next day  :cry: Oh well... least it got it's winter coat protection, and still pleased with how it's come out.

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4484/37700822086_798c201385_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ZruyVU)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4478/37039996444_88bd9a622d_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Yr6Eum)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4485/37700822276_3b60522873_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ZruyZb)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4504/37039996584_2cde5c4635_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Yr6EwL)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4502/37717487482_73a817a846_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ZsXYYj)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4511/37700822376_d49b27e231_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Zruz1U)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4509/37700821896_5fcc5aa8d7_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ZruySC)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 17 October 2017, 10:56

Looks great and yeah tell me about the dust, came out to the car yesterday evening to a silver car. Going to wash it today before someone writes clean me on it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 17 October 2017, 11:43

Ye got away lightly with a little bit of dust. We Irish were in apocalypse-mode yesterday as Hurricane-Ophelia ripped up through the country...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 17 October 2017, 13:00

Looks fab sootchucker. Such a pita when it gets instantly dirty but it should clean up easily again.  Great job even if the odds were stacked against you.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 17 October 2017, 14:10

Quote from: JoeGTI on 17 October 2017, 11:43

Ye got away lightly with a little bit of dust. We Irish were in apocalypse-mode yesterday as Hurricane-Ophelia ripped up through the country...

Did you have any damage Joe to home or car? My brother had his X5 damaged by a branch falling on it and the shed he built himself because as he put it, all the sheds you buy are sh!t made is now in a field across the road.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 17 October 2017, 14:53

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 17 October 2017, 14:10

Quote from: JoeGTI on 17 October 2017, 11:43

Ye got away lightly with a little bit of dust. We Irish were in apocalypse-mode yesterday as Hurricane-Ophelia ripped up through the country...

Did you have any damage Joe to home or car? My brother had his X5 damaged by a branch falling on it and the shed he built himself because as he put it, all the sheds you buy are sh!t made is now in a field across the road.

 :grin:

No, thankfully we got away fairly unscathed. A couple of small trees nearby literally got up-rooted but thankfully the huge ones just across from me stayed upright. I was a bit nervous looking out at those blowing around like crazy!

Other parts of the country fared worse - down around Waterford especially.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 17 October 2017, 16:11

Ordered a clutch stop. It reduces clutch pedal travel and has been highly recommended on many forums. For around £17 I thought it worth a go especially when I checked last night and roughly 40% of pedal travel seems unnecessary :rolleyes: Hopefully it'll also allow me to sit 1 seat adjustment further back which I find more comfortable but difficult to fully depress the clutch. Just one of a few minor mods I'm planning as and when funds allow including an Audi short shift and metal shift bracket with upgraded linkage bushes. Will try removing the clutch assist spring and delay valve plus if I can really stretch my wallet I would like to replace the lower engine mount with an upgraded VWR billet version, the dogbone inserts to me seem a bit of a bodge albeit a cost effective one. I just fancy getting my hands a little bit dirty under the bonnet and feel more involved with my car and how it performs :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 7MAT on 17 October 2017, 16:21

Quote from: Watts on 17 October 2017, 16:11

Ordered a clutch stop. It reduces clutch pedal travel and has been highly recommended on many forums. For around £17 I thought it worth a go especially when I checked last night and roughly 40% of pedal travel seems unnecessary :rolleyes: Hopefully it'll also allow me to sit 1 seat adjustment further back which I find more comfortable but difficult to fully depress the clutch. Just one of a few minor mods I'm planning as and when funds allow including an Audi short shift and metal shift bracket with upgraded linkage bushes. Will try removing the clutch assist spring and delay valve plus if I can really stretch my wallet I would like to replace the lower engine mount with an upgraded VWR billet version, the dogbone inserts to me seem a bit of a bodge albeit a cost effective one. I just fancy getting my hands a little bit dirty under the bonnet and feel more involved with my car and how it performs :smiley:

Where did you order the clutch stop from?

Can confirm the clutch assist spring and delay valve removal are worthwhile mods, as is the dogbone mount insert. :smug:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 17 October 2017, 16:36

I've booked my Golf GTI into the local dealer from whom I bought it because the nearside headlight keeps turning itself off and then on again.

Warranty job, thankfully.

Tomorrow I'll clean a large part of the Sahara off of it!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 17 October 2017, 17:55

Quote from: 7MAT on 17 October 2017, 16:21

Quote from: Watts on 17 October 2017, 16:11

Ordered a clutch stop. It reduces clutch pedal travel and has been highly recommended on many forums. For around £17 I thought it worth a go especially when I checked last night and roughly 40% of pedal travel seems unnecessary :rolleyes: Hopefully it'll also allow me to sit 1 seat adjustment further back which I find more comfortable but difficult to fully depress the clutch. Just one of a few minor mods I'm planning as and when funds allow including an Audi short shift and metal shift bracket with upgraded linkage bushes. Will try removing the clutch assist spring and delay valve plus if I can really stretch my wallet I would like to replace the lower engine mount with an upgraded VWR billet version, the dogbone inserts to me seem a bit of a bodge albeit a cost effective one. I just fancy getting my hands a little bit dirty under the bonnet and feel more involved with my car and how it performs :smiley:

Where did you order the clutch stop from?

Can confirm the clutch assist spring and delay valve removal are worthwhile mods, as is the dogbone mount insert. :smug:

Ebay, comes from the US and has some adjustment via the removal of washers. Nice and easy plus cheap, my kind of mod :whistle: Good to hear your feedback on the other changes, might take a look tomorrow at the spring. I may still go down the route of the insert as the full new mount is over £250 which smarts a bit :shocked:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 17 October 2017, 18:04

Bought it a present.  Latest addition to the detailing arsenal.  Rupes Mini Bigfoot for spot work.

(https://s1.postimg.org/58yh46m833/C4_D62429-_D23_A-47_AB-9_A6_E-49_F3_EABFC592.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/4us1dbdx7v/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 7MAT on 17 October 2017, 18:59

Quote from: Booth11 on 17 October 2017, 18:04

Bought it a present.  Latest addition to the detailing arsenal.  Rupes Mini Bigfoot for spot work.

(https://s1.postimg.org/58yh46m833/C4_D62429-_D23_A-47_AB-9_A6_E-49_F3_EABFC592.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/4us1dbdx7v/)

Very nice, have a few Rupes machines myself.  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 17 October 2017, 19:13

Quote from: Watts on 17 October 2017, 16:11

Ordered a clutch stop. It reduces clutch pedal travel and has been highly recommended on many forums. For around £17 I thought it worth a go especially when I checked last night and roughly 40% of pedal travel seems unnecessary :rolleyes: Hopefully it'll also allow me to sit 1 seat adjustment further back which I find more comfortable but difficult to fully depress the clutch. Just one of a few minor mods I'm planning as and when funds allow including an Audi short shift and metal shift bracket with upgraded linkage bushes. Will try removing the clutch assist spring and delay valve plus if I can really stretch my wallet I would like to replace the lower engine mount with an upgraded VWR billet version, the dogbone inserts to me seem a bit of a bodge albeit a cost effective one. I just fancy getting my hands a little bit dirty under the bonnet and feel more involved with my car and how it performs :smiley:

Do you have a link Watts?


I washed the sand and ash off the car this evening. I was going to photos but it was getting dark and I thought a beer was more important.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 17 October 2017, 19:37

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 17 October 2017, 19:13

Quote from: Watts on 17 October 2017, 16:11

Ordered a clutch stop. It reduces clutch pedal travel and has been highly recommended on many forums. For around £17 I thought it worth a go especially when I checked last night and roughly 40% of pedal travel seems unnecessary :rolleyes: Hopefully it'll also allow me to sit 1 seat adjustment further back which I find more comfortable but difficult to fully depress the clutch. Just one of a few minor mods I'm planning as and when funds allow including an Audi short shift and metal shift bracket with upgraded linkage bushes. Will try removing the clutch assist spring and delay valve plus if I can really stretch my wallet I would like to replace the lower engine mount with an upgraded VWR billet version, the dogbone inserts to me seem a bit of a bodge albeit a cost effective one. I just fancy getting my hands a little bit dirty under the bonnet and feel more involved with my car and how it performs :smiley:

Do you have a link Watts?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-AUDI-PERFORMANCE-CLUTCH-STOP-GOLF-MK6-MK7-GTI-R-SCIROCCO-A3-S3-TT-SEOTLEON-/331207149596?hash=item4d1d7c081c:g:zvwAAOxyF0pTgS2v

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 17 October 2017, 20:03

Interesting, do you know the approximate depth or thickness that works? 
I appreciate it has shims, but looks like a very easy thing to make.
Cheers.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 17 October 2017, 20:12

Quote from: clubsport on 17 October 2017, 20:03

Interesting, do you know the approximate depth or thickness that works? 
I appreciate it has shims, but looks like a very easy thing to make.
Cheers.

I don't, will happily let you know once I get it but I reckon a bit of experimentation with whatever you choose as an alternative wouldn't take too long. Reading around I saw that one person had made their own using a doorstop.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 17 October 2017, 20:26

That's exactly what I was thinking, a rubber door stop and velcro over the original mounting hole.... trial and error will decide if velcro is strong enough other wise mount it on a plastic trim screw... easy!? :)

http://www.wickes.co.uk/Wickes-PVC-Door-Stop-Black-28mm/p/103306?CAWELAID=120135120001182807&CAGPSPN=pla&CAAGID=52608959424&CATCI=pla-350975526687&gclid=Cj0KCQjw1JbPBRCrARIsAOKj2PmCrfMo4apFowuGtcpOIjyR7oCvpoau6MhTs8R9EEsZjshjYwdIGIsaAmAQEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Or if I am not feeling quite so extrvagant!

http://www.wilko.com/all-hardware/wilko-rubber-door-stop-black-round/invt/0345046

Such bespoke modifications would no doubt enhance the value of the car. ;)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 17 October 2017, 20:55

Perhaps a bolt through the middle to locate it in the right place with a circular double sided sticky pad with a hole in the middle (for the bolt) to hold it?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 17 October 2017, 21:34

Quote from: Watts on 17 October 2017, 19:37

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 17 October 2017, 19:13

Quote from: Watts on 17 October 2017, 16:11

Ordered a clutch stop. It reduces clutch pedal travel and has been highly recommended on many forums. For around £17 I thought it worth a go especially when I checked last night and roughly 40% of pedal travel seems unnecessary :rolleyes: Hopefully it'll also allow me to sit 1 seat adjustment further back which I find more comfortable but difficult to fully depress the clutch. Just one of a few minor mods I'm planning as and when funds allow including an Audi short shift and metal shift bracket with upgraded linkage bushes. Will try removing the clutch assist spring and delay valve plus if I can really stretch my wallet I would like to replace the lower engine mount with an upgraded VWR billet version, the dogbone inserts to me seem a bit of a bodge albeit a cost effective one. I just fancy getting my hands a little bit dirty under the bonnet and feel more involved with my car and how it performs :smiley:

Do you have a link Watts?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-AUDI-PERFORMANCE-CLUTCH-STOP-GOLF-MK6-MK7-GTI-R-SCIROCCO-A3-S3-TT-SEOTLEON-/331207149596?hash=item4d1d7c081c:g:zvwAAOxyF0pTgS2v

Cheers Watts, ordered and in your post you said £17 which is a bargain but the link says £7(ish) which is a steal.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 17 October 2017, 21:55

£17 was including p&p, it's travelling a long way!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 7MAT on 18 October 2017, 08:24

Found a UK stockist for clutch stops;
https://www.mlperformance.co.uk/collections/volkswagen-performance-parts/products/bms-short-throw-clutch-stop

Still £17 ish delivered, but bound to arrive quicker than from the States.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 18 October 2017, 10:03

Quote from: Watts on 17 October 2017, 21:55

£17 was including p&p, it's travelling a long way!

My mistake, I paid over £18 including postage.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 18 October 2017, 10:31

Quote from: 7MAT on 18 October 2017, 08:24

Found a UK stockist for clutch stops;
https://www.mlperformance.co.uk/collections/volkswagen-performance-parts/products/bms-short-throw-clutch-stop

Still £17 ish delivered, but bound to arrive quicker than from the States.
[/quote

I did a lot of reading up on these (relative to the simplicity of it, I was on a night shift and things were quiet for a while....) and iirc, the BMS one is too long for the hole so to fit flush you need to trim the point off. Just bear that in mind when fitting, don't go cutting it off first in case I'm wrong, I was rather tired at the time :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 7MAT on 18 October 2017, 13:33

Quote from: Watts on 18 October 2017, 10:31

Quote from: 7MAT on 18 October 2017, 08:24

Found a UK stockist for clutch stops;
https://www.mlperformance.co.uk/collections/volkswagen-performance-parts/products/bms-short-throw-clutch-stop

Still £17 ish delivered, but bound to arrive quicker than from the States.
[/quote

I did a lot of reading up on these (relative to the simplicity of it, I was on a night shift and things were quiet for a while....) and iirc, the BMS one is too long for the hole so to fit flush you need to trim the point off. Just bear that in mind when fitting, don't go cutting it off first in case I'm wrong, I was rather tired at the time :laugh:

Thanks for the heads-up.  :smiley:

I think I may have read the same post last night, seems most people are also removing two spacers as well.

Just had confirmation my order has shipped so hopefully will be fitting tomorrow / Friday.

Will post back and let you all know how I get on.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 18 October 2017, 17:16

Removed the clutch assist spring along with a good proportion of skin from a finger :cry: and managed to take a small piece of white plastic off something unknown, par for course for me :rolleyes:. Access is pretty poor so I can't see how the spring would be  refitted but luckily I'd recommend removal, not a massive difference but it does feel better and the annoying pinging noise every time I take my foot off the clutch has gone :smiley:

A nice quick easy(ish) free mod :smiley:

Thanks to 7MAT for his encouragement.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CocoPops on 18 October 2017, 17:53

Another bonus for DSG... no dodgy eBay door stops, no creaky springs.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 18 October 2017, 17:58

Quote from: CocoPops on 18 October 2017, 17:53

Another bonus for DSG... no dodgy eBay door stops, no creaky springs.

Very true!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 18 October 2017, 20:28

Quote from: CocoPops on 18 October 2017, 17:53

Another bonus for DSG... no dodgy eBay door stops, no creaky springs.

You're right, but us manual drivers get to drive our cars :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 18 October 2017, 20:49

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 18 October 2017, 20:28

Quote from: CocoPops on 18 October 2017, 17:53

Another bonus for DSG... no dodgy eBay door stops, no creaky springs.

You're right, but us manual drivers get to drive our cars :whistle:

I push mine everywhere. It’s doing my back in.  :cry:   :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 18 October 2017, 21:21

I love both auto and manual but for a GTI, got to be a manual, loving it :smiley:. Hoping the mods I do sharpen up the experience, the spring delete was a good start, hopefully the delay valve removal will be worthwhile too. May try that at the weekend whilst I have a (un)willing helper for bleeding :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snooze on 19 October 2017, 09:39

Result! The soundaktor drove me mad so I unplugged it

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CocoPops on 19 October 2017, 11:19

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 18 October 2017, 20:28

Quote from: CocoPops on 18 October 2017, 17:53

Another bonus for DSG... no dodgy eBay door stops, no creaky springs.

You're right, but us manual drivers get to drive our cars :whistle:

Haha! I used to be of the same opinion.
Now, I'm a DSG convert  :grin:

If I want manual, I take the Evora 400 to work  :whistle:

So, just for my benefit... all the clutch stop does is reduce travel? Same as not pushing it as far with your foot? It doesn't change bite point etc.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 19 October 2017, 11:32

Quote from: CocoPops on 19 October 2017, 11:19

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 18 October 2017, 20:28

Quote from: CocoPops on 18 October 2017, 17:53

Another bonus for DSG... no dodgy eBay door stops, no creaky springs.

You're right, but us manual drivers get to drive our cars :whistle:

Haha! I used to be of the same opinion.
Now, I'm a DSG convert  :grin:

If I want manual, I take the Evora 400 to work  :whistle:

So, just for my benefit... all the clutch stop does is reduce travel? Same as not pushing it as far with your foot? It doesn't change bite point etc.

Exactly. You could as you say not push it as far but at junctions you need to be ready to go and having a point where the pedal stops will make things easier than hovering somewhere inbetween especially in town driving. But I'll find out how useful it really is once I've given it a go and if rubbish, straight on to ebay, plenty of people want them!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Talk-torque on 19 October 2017, 12:09

I might be wrong, but I've viewed this fiddling with the clutch mechanism as having a lot to do with our cousins on the other side of the pond not being as comfortable and familiar with "stick shift". I couldn't feel anything wrong with the clutch action or the gear change on my GTD - it always felt totally connected and capable of changing gear as fast as necessary.

I'm now a DSG convert too, with a VX220 for manual fun, but I'll still be interested to hear of any tangible benefits people find.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 7MAT on 19 October 2017, 12:34

Is the DSG gear level still push forward for up the box and pull back for down the box, always irritated me as its the wrong way round?

Porsche PDK system was like this originally and they have now swapped it over.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 19 October 2017, 13:57

Quote from: Watts on 18 October 2017, 21:21

I love both auto and manual but for a GTI, got to be a manual, loving it :smiley:. Hoping the mods I do sharpen up the experience, the spring delete was a good start, hopefully the delay valve removal will be worthwhile too. May try that at the weekend whilst I have a (un)willing helper for bleeding :whistle:

I'm now wondering how it will work with auto hold? I have come to depend on it now. You only have to move your foot a small amount on the clutch for the autohold to let go. I think the way VW used to do it where you also needed to press the throttle.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Talk-torque on 19 October 2017, 14:27

Quote from: 7MAT on 19 October 2017, 12:34

Is the DSG gear level still push forward for up the box and pull back for down the box, always irritated me as its the wrong way round?

Porsche PDK system was like this originally and they have now swapped it over.

I can honestly say that I have never used the gear lever to swap cogs on my DSG. Why would you with the flappy paddles right to hand? I really don't use the paddles that much, as you can learn to make the 'box do just about whatever you want in "D", just using the throttle. Only when I want total control do I push the lever over to "S".

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 7MAT on 19 October 2017, 14:28

Burger Motorsport Short throw clutch stop arrived today from ML Performance with a nice hand written note from the company owner.

(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/7MAT/clutchstop1_zpsdmhvldqd.jpg)

So simple to fit, had to cut the end off as too long, also removed one spacer.

Just popped out for a quick drive and have to admit it does feel nicer to drive, was also able to re-adjust my seating position and sit a little further back. All in all a worth while little mod for us manual owners.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 7MAT on 19 October 2017, 14:37

Quote from: Talk-torque on 19 October 2017, 14:27

Quote from: 7MAT on 19 October 2017, 12:34

Is the DSG gear level still push forward for up the box and pull back for down the box, always irritated me as its the wrong way round?

Porsche PDK system was like this originally and they have now swapped it over.

I can honestly say that I have never used the gear lever to swap cogs on my DSG. Why would you with the flappy paddles right to hand? I really don't use the paddles that much, as you can learn to make the 'box do just about whatever you want in "D", just using the throttle. Only when I want total control do I push the lever over to "S".

Having previously owned both Audi's DSG and BMWs SMGII, I did find the BMW system more driver focussed. That said to be fair it was one of the earlier DSG system and I understand they have improved it quite a bit since.

When accelerating up through the box I used the paddles, but always preferred to use the stick when dropping a gear for some reason, hence why I couldn't get on with DSG.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 19 October 2017, 18:19

Quote from: 7MAT on 19 October 2017, 14:28

Burger Motorsport Short throw clutch stop arrived today from ML Performance with a nice hand written note from the company owner.

(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/7MAT/clutchstop1_zpsdmhvldqd.jpg)

So simple to fit, had to cut the end off as too long, also removed one spacer.

Just popped out for a quick drive and have to admit it does feel nicer to drive, was also able to re-adjust my seating position and sit a little further back. All in all a worth while little mod for us manual owners.

Any problems with autohold?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 19 October 2017, 20:11

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 19 October 2017, 13:57

Quote from: Watts on 18 October 2017, 21:21

I love both auto and manual but for a GTI, got to be a manual, loving it :smiley:. Hoping the mods I do sharpen up the experience, the spring delete was a good start, hopefully the delay valve removal will be worthwhile too. May try that at the weekend whilst I have a (un)willing helper for bleeding :whistle:

I'm now wondering how it will work with auto hold? I have come to depend on it now. You only have to move your foot a small amount on the clutch for the autohold to let go. I think the way VW used to do it where you also needed to press the throttle.

Should be fine, one of the reasons why you can adjust the depth so it doesn't interfere with automated systems.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Vwjap on 20 October 2017, 12:41

Cars gone in for repairs, got a merc a class as a loan

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sequence on 21 October 2017, 20:47

Traded in a MK7 GT tdi 150 for a 16 Mk7 R, What an animal...  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 22 October 2017, 14:50

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 19 October 2017, 18:19

Quote from: 7MAT on 19 October 2017, 14:28

Burger Motorsport Short throw clutch stop arrived today from ML Performance with a nice hand written note from the company owner.

(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/7MAT/clutchstop1_zpsdmhvldqd.jpg)

So simple to fit, had to cut the end off as too long, also removed one spacer.

Just popped out for a quick drive and have to admit it does feel nicer to drive, was also able to re-adjust my seating position and sit a little further back. All in all a worth while little mod for us manual owners.

Any problems with autohold?

I had one of these on my R.
Well, the one Watts linked to not the Burger one.

No issues with auto hold.

I did find that a couple washers needed removing or the pedal just hit the stopper with a bump on every gear change if you were in a bit of a hurry. Or not in a hurry sometimes.
I forgot to remove it from the car when I sold it and didn't think I'd missed it in the meantime until I read this thread...

You could probably make one easily enough with some washers and a long trim peg/clip/thingy if you could be arsed but for what they cost I'm sure most of us are too lazy to work out what size bits you'd need so just take the easy route and order one.

Unlike a pedal box which is an "essential" mod this one comes under "worthwhile but not essential"

Quote from: Sequence on 21 October 2017, 20:47

Traded in a MK7 GT tdi 150 for a 16 Mk7 R, What an animal...  :grin:

There seems to be a distinct lack of a photo which is against the law.

But a hearty congratulations anyway!  :grin:


What's the rest of the spec?
When will you be getting a pedal box fitted?  :laugh:

Good to see you got one with a proper gearbox too  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sequence on 22 October 2017, 16:55

Quote from: Exonian on 22 October 2017, 14:50

Quote from: Sequence on 21 October 2017, 20:47

Traded in a MK7 GT tdi 150 for a 16 Mk7 R, What an animal...  :grin:

There seems to be a distinct lack of a photo which is against the law.

But a hearty congratulations anyway!  :grin:


What's the rest of the spec?
When will you be getting a pedal box fitted?  :laugh:

Good to see you got one with a proper gearbox too  :whistle:

Pictures will have to wait the thing is filthy already no thanks to brian  :angry:
Pretty much standard manual 5dr  apart from the lapiz and a dealer fitted kenwood/garmin satnav which i found out about on collection.
No pedal box for me insurance wont allow i believe and it already cost a bomb for the insurance.

It had to be manual i did try DSG and i was impressed i was also impressed by the 8speed ZF on the BMW M140i but nothing beats a good manual  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 22 October 2017, 17:11

Quote from: Sequence on 22 October 2017, 16:55

Quote from: Exonian on 22 October 2017, 14:50

Quote from: Sequence on 21 October 2017, 20:47

Traded in a MK7 GT tdi 150 for a 16 Mk7 R, What an animal...  :grin:

There seems to be a distinct lack of a photo which is against the law.

But a hearty congratulations anyway!  :grin:


What's the rest of the spec?
When will you be getting a pedal box fitted?  :laugh:

Good to see you got one with a proper gearbox too  :whistle:

Pictures will have to wait the thing is filthy already no thanks to brian  :angry:
Pretty much standard manual 5dr  apart from the lapiz and a dealer fitted kenwood/garmin satnav which i found out about on collection.
No pedal box for me insurance wont allow i believe and it already cost a bomb for the insurance.

It had to be manual i did try DSG and i was impressed i was also impressed by the 8speed ZF on the BMW M140i but nothing beats a good manual  :grin:

Congratulations on the new car. Did your insurance company know exactly what a pedel box is? The reason I ask is some of them think it is like a tuning box.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sequence on 22 October 2017, 17:25

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 22 October 2017, 17:11

Quote from: Sequence on 22 October 2017, 16:55

Quote from: Exonian on 22 October 2017, 14:50

Quote from: Sequence on 21 October 2017, 20:47

Traded in a MK7 GT tdi 150 for a 16 Mk7 R, What an animal...  :grin:

There seems to be a distinct lack of a photo which is against the law.

But a hearty congratulations anyway!  :grin:


What's the rest of the spec?
When will you be getting a pedal box fitted?  :laugh:

Good to see you got one with a proper gearbox too  :whistle:

Pictures will have to wait the thing is filthy already no thanks to brian  :angry:
Pretty much standard manual 5dr  apart from the lapiz and a dealer fitted kenwood/garmin satnav which i found out about on collection.
No pedal box for me insurance wont allow i believe and it already cost a bomb for the insurance.

It had to be manual i did try DSG and i was impressed i was also impressed by the 8speed ZF on the BMW M140i but nothing beats a good manual  :grin:

Congratulations on the new car. Did your insurance company know exactly what a pedel box is? The reason I ask is some of them think it is like a tuning box.

Thankyou,
I dont have one nor have i asked it is admiral so not sure exactly on their view.. Though i am happy with the response especially in race mode  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CHB100 on 22 October 2017, 17:50

Thankyou,
I dont have one nor have i asked it is admiral so not sure exactly on their view.. Though i am happy with the response especially in race mode  :laugh:
[/quote]
Yep, I said that in May when I first drove mine. The RH Booth correctly predicted give it 3 months. She was right on this occasion :grin: Seriously you will do the same, but enjoy for now. BTW I haven't mentioned it to my insurance co. I'll argue the toss in court if ever necessary.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 22 October 2017, 20:37

Gave mine a good bath... Not had a wash in a few weeks or so. Over 3k now and absolutely love the GTI.

(https://s26.postimg.org/wbl1lax3d/IMG_0289.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/e8ryu318l/)

So easy to clean, I did the wheels and calipers in Platinum Wheels when I got it and it makes cleaning really easy.

(https://s26.postimg.org/kxyia3mkp/IMG_0291_2.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/5p8kwbsw5/)

Love the red details at night with the Indium Grey.

(https://s26.postimg.org/mably8umh/DSC00133.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/lkstlvu2t/)

(https://s26.postimg.org/vaksw6g3t/Golf_1.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 22 October 2017, 21:03

Looks excellent!
Glad you're enjoying the car ( and looking after it) :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 22 October 2017, 21:16

Lovely job Jim, looks great! :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 22 October 2017, 21:23

Cheers guys  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 22 October 2017, 22:34

Quote from: Sequence on 21 October 2017, 20:47

Traded in a MK7 GT tdi 150 for a 16 Mk7 R, What an animal...  :grin:

Congratulations on your R. Must feel a bit different from the GT.  Pedal box makes a hell of a difference, but good to drive it as standard for a bit to suss it out.  I found the laggy throttle was spoiling my enjoyment of an otherwise epic car so action had to be taken.  Be good to see some pics.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 22 October 2017, 22:36

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 22 October 2017, 20:37

Gave mine a good bath... Not had a wash in a few weeks or so. Over 3k now and absolutely love the GTI.

(https://s26.postimg.org/wbl1lax3d/IMG_0289.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/e8ryu318l/)

So easy to clean, I did the wheels and calipers in Platinum Wheels when I got it and it makes cleaning really easy.

(https://s26.postimg.org/kxyia3mkp/IMG_0291_2.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/5p8kwbsw5/)

Love the red details at night with the Indium Grey.

(https://s26.postimg.org/mably8umh/DSC00133.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/lkstlvu2t/)

(https://s26.postimg.org/vaksw6g3t/Golf_1.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Looks a superb job.  Especially like the last shot which really shows the pop of the paintwork in the light.  :cool:  Also nice to see a decent close up shot of the LEDs.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 22 October 2017, 22:46

Quote from: Booth11 on 22 October 2017, 22:36

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 22 October 2017, 20:37

Gave mine a good bath... Not had a wash in a few weeks or so. Over 3k now and absolutely love the GTI.

(https://s26.postimg.org/wbl1lax3d/IMG_0289.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/e8ryu318l/)

So easy to clean, I did the wheels and calipers in Platinum Wheels when I got it and it makes cleaning really easy.

(https://s26.postimg.org/kxyia3mkp/IMG_0291_2.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/5p8kwbsw5/)

Love the red details at night with the Indium Grey.

(https://s26.postimg.org/mably8umh/DSC00133.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/lkstlvu2t/)

(https://s26.postimg.org/vaksw6g3t/Golf_1.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Looks a superb job.  Especially like the last shot which really shows the pop of the paintwork in the light.  :cool:  Also nice to see a decent close up shot of the LEDs.

Thanks, nice and easy to keep clean with the ceramic coating  :smiley:

I really like the FL LED headlights, got some cool details in them  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 22 October 2017, 23:33

Looks great Jim. I’m not a big fan of the Parkers, but with Indium Grey paintwork I think they look quite good - and they do look easy to clean.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 23 October 2017, 09:43

Looks great Jim, especially the last shot but next time can you start cleaning your car earlier so that you can get some finished shots in good light :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 23 October 2017, 09:51

Dropped mine off for the second attempt at having a new rear bumper fitted. Fingers crossed!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 23 October 2017, 10:35

Quote from: Watts on 23 October 2017, 09:51

Dropped mine off for the second attempt at having a new rear bumper fitted. Fingers crossed!

Watts; What happened with the first attempt that made it necessary to go back for a second attempt?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 23 October 2017, 11:07

Quote from: SRGTD on 23 October 2017, 10:35

Quote from: Watts on 23 October 2017, 09:51

Dropped mine off for the second attempt at having a new rear bumper fitted. Fingers crossed!

Watts; What happened with the first attempt that made it necessary to go back for a second attempt?

They didn't get time to start early enough on the first day to guarantee the car back for when I needed it. Just one of those things, since the car was fine to drive a delay didn't really matter. This time they have painted the bumper first so assuming the colour match is good (should be, they have applied enough to my car already :rolleyes:) then turnaround should be today but I have a plan B just in case in the shape of a silver Lupo! That's one way to make your GTI seem as quick as an R, drive a 1.0 Lupo for a day :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 23 October 2017, 12:46

Quote from: Watts on 23 October 2017, 11:07

Quote from: SRGTD on 23 October 2017, 10:35

Quote from: Watts on 23 October 2017, 09:51

Dropped mine off for the second attempt at having a new rear bumper fitted. Fingers crossed!

Watts; What happened with the first attempt that made it necessary to go back for a second attempt?

They didn't get time to start early enough on the first day to guarantee the car back for when I needed it. Just one of those things, since the car was fine to drive a delay didn't really matter. This time they have painted the bumper first so assuming the colour match is good (should be, they have applied enough to my car already :rolleyes:) then turnaround should be today but I have a plan B just in case in the shape of a silver Lupo! That's one way to make your GTI seem as quick as an R, drive a 1.0 Lupo for a day :laugh:

Hope all goes well and you get your car back looking as good as new :smiley:

Always liked the Lupo. Would’ve loved to have had a Lupo GTI!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 23 October 2017, 13:37

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 23 October 2017, 09:43

Looks great Jim, especially the last shot but next time can you start cleaning your car earlier so that you can get some finished shots in good light :grin:

Thanks! Yes, was a bit late in the day as was busy all day and the dark nights caught me out!  :shocked:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 24 October 2017, 18:01

Quote from: Watts on 23 October 2017, 09:51

Dropped mine off for the second attempt at having a new rear bumper fitted. Fingers crossed!

Got it back, a day later than expected but a great colour match and a better finish than new :smiley: It's tempting to have the whole car flatted and polished but with daily driving it'd be damaged all too quickly :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 24 October 2017, 18:06

Quote from: Watts on 24 October 2017, 18:01

Quote from: Watts on 23 October 2017, 09:51

Dropped mine off for the second attempt at having a new rear bumper fitted. Fingers crossed!

Got it back, a day later than expected but a great colour match and a better finish than new :smiley: It's tempting to have the whole car flatted and polished but with daily driving it'd be damaged all too quickly :rolleyes:

Glad you’re pleased with the repair. No need to get it polished by someone else; keep saving for that DA polishing machine and do it yourself.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 24 October 2017, 18:46

Quote from: SRGTD on 24 October 2017, 18:06

Quote from: Watts on 24 October 2017, 18:01

Quote from: Watts on 23 October 2017, 09:51

Dropped mine off for the second attempt at having a new rear bumper fitted. Fingers crossed!

Got it back, a day later than expected but a great colour match and a better finish than new :smiley: It's tempting to have the whole car flatted and polished but with daily driving it'd be damaged all too quickly :rolleyes:

Glad you’re pleased with the repair. No need to get it polished by someone else; keep saving for that DA polishing machine and do it yourself.  :smiley:

It was more the flatting first but yes, I will get the DA, in time for a spring spruce up :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 24 October 2017, 18:56

Quote from: Watts on 24 October 2017, 18:46

Quote from: SRGTD on 24 October 2017, 18:06

Quote from: Watts on 24 October 2017, 18:01

Quote from: Watts on 23 October 2017, 09:51

Dropped mine off for the second attempt at having a new rear bumper fitted. Fingers crossed!

Got it back, a day later than expected but a great colour match and a better finish than new :smiley: It's tempting to have the whole car flatted and polished but with daily driving it'd be damaged all too quickly :rolleyes:

Glad you’re pleased with the repair. No need to get it polished by someone else; keep saving for that DA polishing machine and do it yourself.  :smiley:

It was more the flatting first but yes, I will get the DA, in time for a spring spruce up :smiley:

Fancy trying your hand at wet sanding.   Not for the faint hearted!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 24 October 2017, 19:40

Quote from: Booth11 on 24 October 2017, 18:56

Quote from: Watts on 24 October 2017, 18:46

Quote from: SRGTD on 24 October 2017, 18:06

Quote from: Watts on 24 October 2017, 18:01

Quote from: Watts on 23 October 2017, 09:51

Dropped mine off for the second attempt at having a new rear bumper fitted. Fingers crossed!

Got it back, a day later than expected but a great colour match and a better finish than new :smiley: It's tempting to have the whole car flatted and polished but with daily driving it'd be damaged all too quickly :rolleyes:

Glad you’re pleased with the repair. No need to get it polished by someone else; keep saving for that DA polishing machine and do it yourself.  :smiley:

It was more the flatting first but yes, I will get the DA, in time for a spring spruce up :smiley:

Fancy trying your hand at wet sanding.   Not for the faint hearted!

No, not me, I might have my moments of madness but I would never do that! I was thinking the bodyshop. But as above, with the daily onslaught of stonechips and muck it wouldn't be worth it. I WILL (probably) get a DA sorted. I know which kit I want, but as I won't be doing much before the spring I'll hold off for now.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 24 October 2017, 21:08

Quote from: Watts on 24 October 2017, 19:40

Quote from: Booth11 on 24 October 2017, 18:56

Quote from: Watts on 24 October 2017, 18:46

Quote from: SRGTD on 24 October 2017, 18:06

Quote from: Watts on 24 October 2017, 18:01

Quote from: Watts on 23 October 2017, 09:51

Dropped mine off for the second attempt at having a new rear bumper fitted. Fingers crossed!

Got it back, a day later than expected but a great colour match and a better finish than new :smiley: It's tempting to have the whole car flatted and polished but with daily driving it'd be damaged all too quickly :rolleyes:

Glad you’re pleased with the repair. No need to get it polished by someone else; keep saving for that DA polishing machine and do it yourself.  :smiley:

It was more the flatting first but yes, I will get the DA, in time for a spring spruce up :smiley:

Fancy trying your hand at wet sanding.   Not for the faint hearted!

No, not me, I might have my moments of madness but I would never do that! I was thinking the bodyshop. But as above, with the daily onslaught of stonechips and muck it wouldn't be worth it. I WILL (probably) get a DA sorted. I know which kit I want, but as I won't be doing much before the spring I'll hold off for now.

Wet sanding only needed for bad orange peel and a lot of work...!

I've got a Flex rotary arriving tomorrow...  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 24 October 2017, 21:14

Quote from: Watts on 24 October 2017, 19:40

Quote from: Booth11 on 24 October 2017, 18:56

Quote from: Watts on 24 October 2017, 18:46

Quote from: SRGTD on 24 October 2017, 18:06

Quote from: Watts on 24 October 2017, 18:01

Quote from: Watts on 23 October 2017, 09:51

Dropped mine off for the second attempt at having a new rear bumper fitted. Fingers crossed!

Got it back, a day later than expected but a great colour match and a better finish than new :smiley: It's tempting to have the whole car flatted and polished but with daily driving it'd be damaged all too quickly :rolleyes:

Glad you’re pleased with the repair. No need to get it polished by someone else; keep saving for that DA polishing machine and do it yourself.  :smiley:

It was more the flatting first but yes, I will get the DA, in time for a spring spruce up :smiley:

Fancy trying your hand at wet sanding.   Not for the faint hearted!

No, not me, I might have my moments of madness but I would never do that! I was thinking the bodyshop. But as above, with the daily onslaught of stonechips and muck it wouldn't be worth it. I WILL (probably) get a DA sorted. I know which kit I want, but as I won't be doing much before the spring I'll hold off for now.

I was joking.  Wet sanding is the domain of the very experienced. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 24 October 2017, 21:16

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 24 October 2017, 21:08

Quote from: Watts on 24 October 2017, 19:40

Quote from: Booth11 on 24 October 2017, 18:56

Quote from: Watts on 24 October 2017, 18:46

Quote from: SRGTD on 24 October 2017, 18:06

Quote from: Watts on 24 October 2017, 18:01

Quote from: Watts on 23 October 2017, 09:51

Dropped mine off for the second attempt at having a new rear bumper fitted. Fingers crossed!

Got it back, a day later than expected but a great colour match and a better finish than new :smiley: It's tempting to have the whole car flatted and polished but with daily driving it'd be damaged all too quickly :rolleyes:

Glad you’re pleased with the repair. No need to get it polished by someone else; keep saving for that DA polishing machine and do it yourself.  :smiley:

It was more the flatting first but yes, I will get the DA, in time for a spring spruce up :smiley:

Fancy trying your hand at wet sanding.   Not for the faint hearted!

No, not me, I might have my moments of madness but I would never do that! I was thinking the bodyshop. But as above, with the daily onslaught of stonechips and muck it wouldn't be worth it. I WILL (probably) get a DA sorted. I know which kit I want, but as I won't be doing much before the spring I'll hold off for now.

Wet sanding only needed for bad orange peel and a lot of work...!

I've got a Flex rotary arriving tomorrow...  :smiley:

Modern VW paint is pretty bad for orange peel.  Machine polishing has very little effect on levelling orange peel. Wet sand or embrace the peel!  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 24 October 2017, 21:20

Quote from: Booth11 on 24 October 2017, 21:16

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 24 October 2017, 21:08

Quote from: Watts on 24 October 2017, 19:40

Quote from: Booth11 on 24 October 2017, 18:56

Quote from: Watts on 24 October 2017, 18:46

Quote from: SRGTD on 24 October 2017, 18:06

Quote from: Watts on 24 October 2017, 18:01

Quote from: Watts on 23 October 2017, 09:51

Dropped mine off for the second attempt at having a new rear bumper fitted. Fingers crossed!

Got it back, a day later than expected but a great colour match and a better finish than new :smiley: It's tempting to have the whole car flatted and polished but with daily driving it'd be damaged all too quickly :rolleyes:

Glad you’re pleased with the repair. No need to get it polished by someone else; keep saving for that DA polishing machine and do it yourself.  :smiley:

It was more the flatting first but yes, I will get the DA, in time for a spring spruce up :smiley:

Fancy trying your hand at wet sanding.   Not for the faint hearted!

No, not me, I might have my moments of madness but I would never do that! I was thinking the bodyshop. But as above, with the daily onslaught of stonechips and muck it wouldn't be worth it. I WILL (probably) get a DA sorted. I know which kit I want, but as I won't be doing much before the spring I'll hold off for now.

Wet sanding only needed for bad orange peel and a lot of work...!

I've got a Flex rotary arriving tomorrow...  :smiley:

Modern VW paint is pretty bad for orange peel.  Machine polishing has very little effect on levelling orange peel. Wet sand or embrace the peel!  :laugh:

Yes, wasn't suggesting machine polishing would sort orange peel!  :wink:

I've got a 1986 Merc SL with some swirls to work on this weekend...  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 24 October 2017, 21:40

 

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 24 October 2017, 21:20

Quote from: Booth11 on 24 October 2017, 21:16

Modern VW paint is pretty bad for orange peel.  Machine polishing has very little effect on levelling orange peel. Wet sand or embrace the peel!  :laugh:

Yes, wasn't suggesting machine polishing would sort orange peel!  :wink:

I've got a 1986 Merc SL with some swirls to work on this weekend...  :smiley:

I know you weren’t, I was just commenting that machine polishing has little effect. Some people do think it can rid orange peel.   :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 25 October 2017, 12:12

Got this through the post today...

(https://s6.postimg.org/bq0ytq7g1/20171025_113859.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/3kiwvkj71/)

Only 6 working days from ordering, pretty good from California! Will get it fitted and see if it was worth it.

To any other manual drivers, having now driven for a week without the clutch assist spring fitted I can thoroughly recommend it, the clutch pedal feels normal now, really smooth in action and the car pulls away better as I used to get some lurching from standstill. And it's free! Just bear in mind that you are fully committed once it's out as getting it back on would be a nightmare but for me, definitely staying off, well worth doing :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 25 October 2017, 15:12

I can't say I feel there is a problem with the clutch as it is to be honest

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 25 October 2017, 15:13

Quote from: kalimon on 25 October 2017, 15:12

I can't say I feel there is a problem with the clutch as it is to be honest

Same here, both of mine seem fine...  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 25 October 2017, 15:57

Quote from: kalimon on 25 October 2017, 15:12

I can't say I feel there is a problem with the clutch as it is to be honest

There's no problems with the clutch as such, I was happy with the way things were (apart from some jerkiness pulling away which I put down to user error) but in the spirit of looking to improve I thought these mods were worth trying and I'm pleased I did. Just had a drive with the clutch stop fitted, took all of a minute to fit it with no adjustment required and it has done exactly what I wanted. The pedal stops just a bit below biting point removing a wasted inch or so of travel each way, all the automated functions working normally, made my driving position more comfortable (one notch further back) and has relieved a small strain in my calf from having to over extend my left leg and foot :smiley:

Whilst out I stopped off at my local Audi dealer and ordered a short shifter. Probably won't be fitted for a while as I need to source a few other associated parts first. All these mods are about trying to sharpen up the driving experience as that's why I bought a manual (no offence to DSG owners intended) :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 25 October 2017, 17:04

Quote from: Watts on 25 October 2017, 15:57

Quote from: kalimon on 25 October 2017, 15:12

I can't say I feel there is a problem with the clutch as it is to be honest

There's no problems with the clutch as such, I was happy with the way things were (apart from some jerkiness pulling away which I put down to user error) but in the spirit of looking to improve I thought these mods were worth trying and I'm pleased I did. Just had a drive with the clutch stop fitted, took all of a minute to fit it with no adjustment required and it has done exactly what I wanted. The pedal stops just a bit below biting point removing a wasted inch or so of travel each way, all the automated functions working normally, made my driving position more comfortable (one notch further back) and has relieved a small strain in my calf from having to over extend my left leg and foot :smiley:

Whilst out I stopped off at my local Audi dealer and ordered a short shifter. Probably won't be fitted for a while as I need to source a few other associated parts first. All these mods are about trying to sharpen up the driving experience as that's why I bought a manual (no offence to DSG owners intended) :smiley:

Was just going to post the same, got mine today as well. Same as you I I fitted it as was and it is spot on. Done the spring too, along with a bit removed from my wrist.

You say it removes about an inch of travel? So that explains why my wife says I don't know what inches are :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 25 October 2017, 17:19

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 25 October 2017, 17:04

Quote from: Watts on 25 October 2017, 15:57

Quote from: kalimon on 25 October 2017, 15:12

I can't say I feel there is a problem with the clutch as it is to be honest

There's no problems with the clutch as such, I was happy with the way things were (apart from some jerkiness pulling away which I put down to user error) but in the spirit of looking to improve I thought these mods were worth trying and I'm pleased I did. Just had a drive with the clutch stop fitted, took all of a minute to fit it with no adjustment required and it has done exactly what I wanted. The pedal stops just a bit below biting point removing a wasted inch or so of travel each way, all the automated functions working normally, made my driving position more comfortable (one notch further back) and has relieved a small strain in my calf from having to over extend my left leg and foot :smiley:

Whilst out I stopped off at my local Audi dealer and ordered a short shifter. Probably won't be fitted for a while as I need to source a few other associated parts first. All these mods are about trying to sharpen up the driving experience as that's why I bought a manual (no offence to DSG owners intended) :smiley:

Was just going to post the same, got mine today as well. Same as you I I fitted it as was and it is spot on. Done the spring too, along with a bit removed from my wrist.

You say it removes about an inch of travel? So that explains why my wife says I don't know what inches are :laugh:

Minor tweaks but really worthwhile imho. Are you happy with the spring delete? I removed part of a finger joint and a small piece of white plastic from I know not what in fitting mine :rolleyes:.

My OH doesn't drive the GTI so no chance of her disputing my size estimates :whistle: :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 25 October 2017, 17:27

Very happy with both but I did do both at the same time and I've only drove the car around the block as it were but still noticed the difference.

Not sure how or what part of the car got me but it put a hole in my arm, nothing that a bit of super glue couldn't sort out though but it bloody hurt.
(https://s5.postimg.org/xarl90ibb/20171025_165524.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/fxhau5n03/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 25 October 2017, 17:40

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 25 October 2017, 17:27

Very happy with both but I did do both at the same time and I've only drove the car around the block as it were but still noticed the difference.

Not sure how or what part of the car got me but it put a hole in my arm, nothing that a bit of super glue couldn't sort out though but it bloody hurt.
(https://s5.postimg.org/xarl90ibb/20171025_165524.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/fxhau5n03/)

Ouch :cry: Still that'll heal and be forgotten in a couple of days but the fruit of your effort will be enjoyed every time you dip that clutch :laugh:

I found the spring once disconnected by me at the bottom unexpectedly came out of it's own accord with quite some energy, could be the culprit...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 25 October 2017, 17:42

Quote from: Watts on 25 October 2017, 17:40

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 25 October 2017, 17:27

Very happy with both but I did do both at the same time and I've only drove the car around the block as it were but still noticed the difference.

Not sure how or what part of the car got me but it put a hole in my arm, nothing that a bit of super glue couldn't sort out though but it bloody hurt.
(https://s5.postimg.org/xarl90ibb/20171025_165524.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/fxhau5n03/)

Ouch :cry: Still that'll heal and be forgotten in a couple of days but the fruit of your effort will be enjoyed every time you dip that clutch :laugh:

I found the spring once disconnected by me at the bottom unexpectedly came out of it's own accord with quite some energy, could be the culprit...

That could be it actually, I still haven't found the spring but I'm sure it will rattle up some day.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: phope on 26 October 2017, 19:56

My car has been 'enjoying' high standards of customer care from the local dealer today whilst in for some warranty work that still isn't sorted. It would be nice if VW techs remember to actually refit important parts of car that they remove.

I know North East Scotland is famed for the dry, arid weather we have at this time of year, but I find windscreen wipers are most effective at doing their job when bolted to the car. And not as pictured here, lying disconnected in the boot

I didn't appreciate finding this out whilst on the A90 during a shower of rain  :rolleyes:

Those that know me can confirm that I am a calm & reasonable man ;) , but even I struggled to contain my sarcasm to the service team when I got the car back to them to fix this 'oversight'

(https://picload.org/image/drgigwoi/img_1719.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kane1210 on 26 October 2017, 20:14

(https://preview.ibb.co/fTDh0m/20171021_163511.jpg) (https://ibb.co/gz4Y6R)

After sourcing brescias and some discounted good years I finally have my white silver gti sitting much sweeter!!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: o`Neil on 26 October 2017, 20:49

Quote from: phope on 26 October 2017, 19:56

but I find windscreen wipers are most effective at doing their job when bolted to the car. And not as pictured here, lying disconnected in the boot

 :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 26 October 2017, 21:10

Quote from: phope on 26 October 2017, 19:56

My car has been 'enjoying' high standards of customer care from the local dealer today whilst in for some warranty work that still isn't sorted. It would be nice if VW techs remember to actually refit important parts of car that they remove.

I know North East Scotland is famed for the dry, arid weather we have at this time of year, but I find windscreen wipers are most effective at doing their job when bolted to the car. And not as pictured here, lying disconnected in the boot

I didn't appreciate finding this out whilst on the A90 during a shower of rain  :rolleyes:

Those that know me can confirm that I am a calm & reasonable man ;) , but even I struggled to contain my sarcasm to the service team when I got the car back to them to fix this 'oversight'

(https://picload.org/image/drgigwoi/img_1719.jpg)

Shocking, what a bunch of ar$es!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 26 October 2017, 21:12

Quote from: kane1210 on 26 October 2017, 20:14

(https://preview.ibb.co/fTDh0m/20171021_163511.jpg) (https://ibb.co/gz4Y6R)

After sourcing brescias and some discounted good years I finally have my white silver gti sitting much sweeter!!!

They look great! I still don't understand why they are so much cheaper than Santiagos, if mine get too damaged (two are already a bit buckled) I'd definitely consider a set of those :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Hebegeebee on 26 October 2017, 21:23

Quote from: kane1210 on 26 October 2017, 20:14

After sourcing brescias and some discounted good years I finally have my white silver gti sitting much sweeter!!!

Any chance of a full side on pic of the whole car? Thanks.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kane1210 on 26 October 2017, 22:02

Quote from: Hebegeebee on 26 October 2017, 21:23

Quote from: kane1210 on 26 October 2017, 20:14

After sourcing brescias and some discounted good years I finally have my white silver gti sitting much sweeter!!!

Any chance of a full side on pic of the whole car?


(https://preview.ibb.co/jpR20m/20171021_163500.jpg) (https://ibb.co/bVc9fm)
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Best I got...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 26 October 2017, 23:35

That’s lovely. So so much better than the dreadful 18’s.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wantmygti on 27 October 2017, 07:58

Quote from: Watts on 26 October 2017, 21:10

Quote from: phope on 26 October 2017, 19:56

My car has been 'enjoying' high standards of customer care from the local dealer today whilst in for some warranty work that still isn't sorted. It would be nice if VW techs remember to actually refit important parts of car that they remove.

I know North East Scotland is famed for the dry, arid weather we have at this time of year, but I find windscreen wipers are most effective at doing their job when bolted to the car. And not as pictured here, lying disconnected in the boot

I didn't appreciate finding this out whilst on the A90 during a shower of rain  :rolleyes:

Those that know me can confirm that I am a calm & reasonable man ;) , but even I struggled to contain my sarcasm to the service team when I got the car back to them to fix this 'oversight'

(https://picload.org/image/drgigwoi/img_1719.jpg)

Shocking, what a bunch of ar$es!

Midget mechanics that need a step ladder to reach the rear wiper arm??!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 27 October 2017, 08:30

All joking aside, that is not even funny and totally shocking and potentially lethal. I'd be storming back into the dealership and speaking to the principle to a) ensure this never happens again and b) that the tech involved is "re-educated".

If (god forbid), you went to use the wipers in a sudden downpour and could n't see where you were going and crashed and either injured yourself or worse someone else - then the dealership and VW UK would leave them side wide open to be sued to the fullest extent that the law allows !

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: phope on 27 October 2017, 08:58

Lol - the steps were from the other week when I changed light bulbs in my wife’s shop

It really was a pretty stupid thing to miss by the techs and one that could have caused an accident during rush hour traffic in the rain showers

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: brettblade on 27 October 2017, 09:12

Back onto winter tyres for me!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Hebegeebee on 27 October 2017, 10:24

@kane1210 - that looks very good. I really like the gloss black mirror caps too.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: TweedsideR on 27 October 2017, 11:47

Quote from: Sootchucker on 27 October 2017, 08:30

All joking aside, that is not even funny and totally shocking and potentially lethal. I'd be storming back into the dealership and speaking to the principle to a) ensure this never happens again and b) that the tech involved is "re-educated".

If (god forbid), you went to use the wipers in a sudden downpour and could n't see where you were going and crashed and either injured yourself or worse someone else - then the dealership and VW UK would leave them side wide open to be sued to the fullest extent that the law allows !

I agree that's a shocking error (but not quite as bad as a Ford dealership who serviced my XR3i and forgot to tighten up a brake valve, as I discovered at 70mph on a dual carriageway!).

However, I'm sure the police would tell you it's the driver's responsibility to ensure that the car is fully operational and safe before it is driven on a public highway. You could try suing the dealership but legally you would be responsible for any accident.  :sad:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 27 October 2017, 13:32

Gave it a wash and quick wax.

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4503/37933713802_3c6731b662_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ZN5cwj)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4464/26188896979_74d8d66d2f_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FUdWEx)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: P-ToK72 on 27 October 2017, 13:44

Quote from: Booth11 on 27 October 2017, 13:32

Gave it a wash and quick wax.

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4503/37933713802_3c6731b662_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ZN5cwj)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4464/26188896979_74d8d66d2f_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FUdWEx)

Very nice...
None of my previous black cars have ever looked as good as that.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 27 October 2017, 13:49

Quote from: P-ToK72 on 27 October 2017, 13:44

Quote from: Booth11 on 27 October 2017, 13:32

Gave it a wash and quick wax.

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4503/37933713802_3c6731b662_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ZN5cwj)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4464/26188896979_74d8d66d2f_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FUdWEx)

Very nice...
None of my previous black cars have ever looked as good as that.

I don't think that many black cars full stop look that good, end of. It is getting to the point that it's getting harder to see the car because of the reflections in it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 27 October 2017, 14:57

Quote from: Booth11 on 27 October 2017, 13:32

Gave it a wash and quick wax.

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4503/37933713802_3c6731b662_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ZN5cwj)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4464/26188896979_74d8d66d2f_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FUdWEx)

Looks fantastic, can't beat a black car for the just cleaned effect...  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: phope on 27 October 2017, 15:16

Apology and £100 gift voucher offered by local dealer for wiper debacle

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 27 October 2017, 23:39

Quote from: P-ToK72 on 27 October 2017, 13:44

Very nice...
None of my previous black cars have ever looked as good as that.

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 27 October 2017, 13:49

I don't think that many black cars full stop look that good, end of. It is getting to the point that it's getting harder to see the car because of the reflections in it.

Thanks for kind words. It came up nice today and a bit of sun always helps.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 28 October 2017, 12:49

Quote from: Booth11 on 27 October 2017, 23:39

Quote from: P-ToK72 on 27 October 2017, 13:44

Very nice...
None of my previous black cars have ever looked as good as that.

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 27 October 2017, 13:49

I don't think that many black cars full stop look that good, end of. It is getting to the point that it's getting harder to see the car because of the reflections in it.

Thanks for kind words. It came up nice today and a bit of sun always helps.  :smiley:

How about you paint your house black so we can see the car better :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 28 October 2017, 15:01

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 28 October 2017, 12:49

Quote from: Booth11 on 27 October 2017, 23:39

Quote from: P-ToK72 on 27 October 2017, 13:44

Very nice...
None of my previous black cars have ever looked as good as that.

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 27 October 2017, 13:49

I don't think that many black cars full stop look that good, end of. It is getting to the point that it's getting harder to see the car because of the reflections in it.

Thanks for kind words. It came up nice today and a bit of sun always helps.  :smiley:

How about you paint your house black so we can see the car better :whistle:

Let me think about it for a sec...

No!   :grin:

And besides, I could get black to reflect black.  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 28 October 2017, 16:08

My wife managed to do this to her new car the other day :rolleyes:
The damage is about half a cm square.
Any ideas on the best approach to getting it repaired?


(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4513/24138282348_c3bcabb7d4_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/CM21nS) (https://flic.kr/p/CM21nS)   (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 28 October 2017, 16:33

Quote from: kalimon on 28 October 2017, 16:08

My wife managed to do this to her new car the other day :rolleyes:
The damage is about half a cm square.
Any ideas on the best approach to getting it repaired?


(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4513/24138282348_c3bcabb7d4_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/CM21nS) (https://flic.kr/p/CM21nS) 
 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/)

Ooh, not nice.  Looks a repair and respray job to me.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 28 October 2017, 16:47

Quote from: Booth11 on 28 October 2017, 16:33

Quote from: kalimon on 28 October 2017, 16:08

My wife managed to do this to her new car the other day :rolleyes:
The damage is about half a cm square.
Any ideas on the best approach to getting it repaired?


(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4513/24138282348_c3bcabb7d4_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/CM21nS) (https://flic.kr/p/CM21nS) 
 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/)

Ooh, not nice.  Looks a repair and respray job to me.

+1 on that. What a shame :sad:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 28 October 2017, 17:40

Would this be a smart repair or something more involved?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 28 October 2017, 17:44

Quote from: kalimon on 28 October 2017, 17:40

Would this be a smart repair or something more involved?

If it can be smart repaired, I think you’ll see it.  As said above, I personally think that needs a respray.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wantmygti on 28 October 2017, 18:15

Quote from: kalimon on 28 October 2017, 17:40

Would this be a smart repair or something more involved?

Where is it on the car? Hard to tell... I’ve seen some amazing smart repairs but they need a crease or corner to paint up to, wouldn’t work in say the middle of a door.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 28 October 2017, 20:41

It’s on the front passenger side bumper

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 28 October 2017, 21:24

GTi in for a service, so I have the dealers 17 plate Golf TDi SE.

What a difference, 60mpg so far, but is not for me, usually I like driving a variety of cars and enjoy keeping a lower powered car in it's narrow power band.
However in this case, I have no interest in driving it any further than I have to, much to my surprise.

If you drove this TDi and then  GTi, I am sure they would sell a lot more GTi than they do.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 28 October 2017, 22:30

Not today but yesterday. Booked car in to repair the front end from pheasant suicide and also getting 1st service and a couple of warranty jobs done (rattly exhaust, rattly sunvisor on passenger side, couple of door trims).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Eccie on 28 October 2017, 23:05

Quote from: kalimon on 28 October 2017, 16:08

My wife managed to do this to her new car the other day :rolleyes:
The damage is about half a cm square.
Any ideas on the best approach to getting it repaired?


(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4513/24138282348_c3bcabb7d4_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/CM21nS) (https://flic.kr/p/CM21nS) 
 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/)

@kalimon if you need to talk to a body shop, try road and race in Little Hulton, very highly rated

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wantmygti on 29 October 2017, 08:39

Quote from: kalimon on 28 October 2017, 20:41

It’s on the front passenger side bumper

I would get a decent smart repair guy to take a look.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 29 October 2017, 09:20

Quote from: Eccie on 28 October 2017, 23:05

Quote from: kalimon on 28 October 2017, 16:08

My wife managed to do this to her new car the other day :rolleyes:
The damage is about half a cm square.
Any ideas on the best approach to getting it repaired?

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4459/38007145821_939df3ffcc_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ZUyyiB) (https://flic.kr/p/ZUyyiB) 


@kalimon if you need to talk to a body shop, try road and race in Little Hulton, very highly rated
 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/)

Thanks for the tip, I’ll have a look at them🙂
I’ll get another picture up later that shows where the damage is on the car at bit better.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 29 October 2017, 10:54

Quote from: Booth11 on 27 October 2017, 13:32

Gave it a wash and quick wax.



(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4464/26188896979_74d8d66d2f_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FUdWEx)

Every time you post up a pic the car just seems to be shinier and shinier!
 :cool: Beautiful.

Quote from: kalimon on 28 October 2017, 16:08

My wife managed to do this to her new car the other day :rolleyes:
The damage is about half a cm square.
Any ideas on the best approach to getting it repaired?


(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4513/24138282348_c3bcabb7d4_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/CM21nS) (https://flic.kr/p/CM21nS) 
 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/)

Would a really good polish and then a touch up kit not hide the worst of it?
I'd hate to spend hundreds on a repair and then have it happen again to the same panel, which would be just my luck.

Then buy some 20" wheels for the proper badass look which will immediately take your eyes away from the battle scar!  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clarky92 on 29 October 2017, 11:07

Quote from: kalimon on 28 October 2017, 16:08

My wife managed to do this to her new car the other day :rolleyes:
The damage is about half a cm square.
Any ideas on the best approach to getting it repaired?


(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4513/24138282348_c3bcabb7d4_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/CM21nS) (https://flic.kr/p/CM21nS) 
 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/)

Touch it in with the touch up paint, layer it allowing each layer to dry and dont worry if it builds above the rest of the paintwork then use a cutting pad and detail that area (I use a professional detailer who measure paint depth etc before hand) . Will take your eye off it and from a few feet away it will dissapear. Of course if you crouch down next to the car and stare at that area it will still be a bit noticeable. Ive done it a few times now and its works ok.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 29 October 2017, 13:29

Quote from: Exonian on 29 October 2017, 10:54

Quote from: Booth11 on 27 October 2017, 13:32

Gave it a wash and quick wax.



(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4464/26188896979_74d8d66d2f_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FUdWEx)

Every time you post up a pic the car just seems to be shinier and shinier!
 :cool: Beautiful.

Quote from: kalimon on 28 October 2017, 16:08

My wife managed to do this to her new car the other day :rolleyes:
The damage is about half a cm square.
Any ideas on the best approach to getting it repaired?


(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4513/24138282348_c3bcabb7d4_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/CM21nS) (https://flic.kr/p/CM21nS) 
 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/)

Would a really good polish and then a touch up kit not hide the worst of it?
I'd hate to spend hundreds on a repair and then have it happen again to the same panel, which would be just my luck.

Then buy some 20" wheels for the proper badass look which will immediately take your eyes away from the battle scar!  :whistle:

If it was my car, all that would have already been done :laugh:
I'm regretting not buying a DA polisher when I was flush and in the money wasting mood but that's going to have to wait now.
I will buy a touch up kit though :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 29 October 2017, 13:40

My GTI spent two days with the local dealer having the nearside headlight replaced, on account of the headlight only working when it felt like it.  I dread to think what it would have cost had it not been under warranty.  I had a Polo as a courtesy car, and it just kept reminding me how good the GTI is.

Anyway, it's back now.  I asked for a VW Connect plug as well, which they gave me FOC, so I have that to play with.  I had intended to go for a drive this morning to try it out, but as soon as I left home the rain started, so I just did a 20-mile loop around part of the New Forest (blanket 40mph speed limit to protect the dozy wildlife and even dozier cyclists), so although I can confirm that it works, I want to try it on some proper roads.

The car is now filthy, and I can't clean it as I have a rather painful right shoulder.  FML.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sequence on 29 October 2017, 17:06

So it seems i committed the cardinal sin of getting a new car but not posting pictures  :grin:

So i gave her a bit of a clean this afternoon now that it has stopped raining.
Lapiz is just  :rolleyes:

(https://i.imgur.com/XZb1eSn.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Pretzel on 29 October 2017, 22:47

Quote from: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 29 October 2017, 13:40

Anyway, it's back now.  I asked for a VW Connect plug as well, which they gave me FOC, so I have that to play with.  I had intended to go for a drive this morning to try it out, but as soon as I left home the rain started, so I just did a 20-mile loop around part of the New Forest (blanket 40mph speed limit to protect the dozy wildlife and even dozier cyclists), so although I can confirm that it works, I want to try it on some proper roads.FML.

Interested to hear your thoughts on the VW Connect Plug and App once you have tried it. Possibly worthy of a new thread.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 30 October 2017, 00:14

Quote from: Sequence on 29 October 2017, 17:06

So it seems i committed the cardinal sin of getting a new car but not posting pictures  :grin:

So i gave her a bit of a clean this afternoon now that it has stopped raining.
Lapiz is just  :rolleyes:

The car looks superb. Well done for getting the pic up :afro:
Assuming it’s all your drive there looks to be a bit of a VW theme going on there!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 30 October 2017, 14:44

Fitted my Leyo Motorsport aluminium climate/radio knobs  :cool:

(http://wanstall.co.uk/hosted/2017-10-25-12.52.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 30 October 2017, 16:39

Sorry Monsta but that now looks like a Halfords special. Not my cup of tea, sorry.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 30 October 2017, 17:07

Quote from: mcmaddy on 30 October 2017, 16:39

Sorry Monsta but that now looks like a Halfords special. Not my cup of tea, sorry.

Not a fan of my air freshener then  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 30 October 2017, 17:28

I'd use your new found knobs to tune out Jeremy Vine!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 31 October 2017, 11:03

Sat in the dealers for 1.5 hours to be told that my radio needs a software update that's not been released yet.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 31 October 2017, 11:44

Quote from: dubber36 on 31 October 2017, 11:03

Sat in the dealers for 1.5 hours to be told that my radio needs a software update that's not been released yet.

Errrm which radio?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 31 October 2017, 13:25

Quote from: monsta on 30 October 2017, 14:44

Fitted my Leyo Motorsport aluminium climate/radio knobs  :cool:

(http://wanstall.co.uk/hosted/2017-10-25-12.52.jpg)

I actually like the idea behind them, but as they are additional to the standard knobs, the fact they make them bigger might be what people don't like about them. I would like them if they were not quite so massive - although if I wasn't used to the size of my knobs heater controls I might like them.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 31 October 2017, 20:14

Quote from: Gnasher on 31 October 2017, 13:25

Quote from: monsta on 30 October 2017, 14:44

Fitted my Leyo Motorsport aluminium climate/radio knobs  :cool:

(http://wanstall.co.uk/hosted/2017-10-25-12.52.jpg)

I actually like the idea behind them, but as they are additional to the standard knobs, the fact they make them bigger might be what people don't like about them. I would like them if they were not quite so massive - although if I wasn't used to the size of my knobs heater controls I might like them.

Don't realise how dated and small the Mk7 infotainment unit looks unless you are used to the large screen in the Mk7.5..  :shocked:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Guzzle on 31 October 2017, 20:25

The older units with the physical buttons are easier to use on the move though than the touchscreens are.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 31 October 2017, 20:31

Used my GTI as a workhorse.. Fitted in 2 large wash buckets, karcher, extension, steps, large box of products. Couldn't get it all in the boot though - realised the boot on the Golf isn't really that big...    :rolleyes:

(https://s26.postimg.org/n5cfwf021/DSC00194.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/52jd57479/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 31 October 2017, 20:33

Quote from: Guzzle on 31 October 2017, 20:25

The older units with the physical buttons are easier to use on the move though than the touchscreens are.

Mine has the buttons... But these units on the Mk7/7.5 are miles away from the other Germans in terms of ease of use though making the Golf is positively dangerous compared to say a recent Merc or Beemer.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 01 November 2017, 06:47

You don't seem to like your golf much Jim. Boots too small and media screen isn't good enough for you either.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 01 November 2017, 09:13

Quote from: mcmaddy on 01 November 2017, 06:47

You don't seem to like your golf much Jim. Boots too small and media screen isn't good enough for you either.

It's probably one of the best all round cars I've had. But I don't wear rose (VW) tinted glasses so I can see the faults. Personally I find touch screens dangerous and far less intuitive than say central mounted wheels which are far easier to use.

The boot point was a little tongue in cheek as in I probably need a van!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 01 November 2017, 09:14

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 31 October 2017, 20:33

Quote from: Guzzle on 31 October 2017, 20:25

The older units with the physical buttons are easier to use on the move though than the touchscreens are.

Mine has the buttons... But these units on the Mk7/7.5 are miles away from the other Germans in terms of ease of use though making the Golf is positively dangerous compared to say a recent Merc or Beemer.

It really needs the twiddly controller thing which you can have in an A3, so its not like VAG don't have a clue about this stuff.

I use voice control a lot now, the new NavPro actually has improved voice control that usually works for the things I want to do.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 01 November 2017, 09:31

Quote from: fredgroves on 01 November 2017, 09:14

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 31 October 2017, 20:33

Quote from: Guzzle on 31 October 2017, 20:25

The older units with the physical buttons are easier to use on the move though than the touchscreens are.

Mine has the buttons... But these units on the Mk7/7.5 are miles away from the other Germans in terms of ease of use though making the Golf is positively dangerous compared to say a recent Merc or Beemer.

It really needs the twiddly controller thing which you can have in an A3, so its not like VAG don't have a clue about this stuff.

I use voice control a lot now, the new NavPro actually has improved voice control that usually works for the things I want to do.

I know, they put it in Audi's so don't see why not VW. I use the Apple Car play quite a look and that is great for calls etc but sat nav entry and all the other settings are a PITA to use unless stationary.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 01 November 2017, 10:36

I use Android Auto for Nav (either google maps or wayez), even with NavPro... easy to enter using voice control using that!

The VW voice control is pretty good, but struggles a bit with place names in the UK. I guess our pronounciation of place names is tricky.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 01 November 2017, 10:51

Quote from: fredgroves on 01 November 2017, 10:36

I use Android Auto for Nav (either google maps or wayez), even with NavPro... easy to enter using voice control using that!

The VW voice control is pretty good, but struggles a bit with place names in the UK. I guess our pronounciation of place names is tricky.

You have to speak like lieutenant Gruber from Alo Alo to get it to work right.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 01 November 2017, 13:31

Quote from: Gnasher on 31 October 2017, 13:25

I actually like the idea behind them, but as they are additional to the standard knobs, the fact they make them bigger might be what people don't like about them. I would like them if they were not quite so massive - although if I wasn't used to the size of my knobs heater controls I might like them.

Yeah I know what you mean but in reality they don't feel or look excessively big.  For me though, the interior needs a bit more excitement to make it feel more special - these look OEM and are high quality so tick my boxes.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 01 November 2017, 13:34

Car's in with the dealer today for a firmware update on my MIB II Nav Pro, to see if it cures the random freezing.

God help me !!!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 02 November 2017, 14:07

Gave it a wash today, nothing fancy, wasn't that grubby but thought it better to do it now while I had a window...

(https://s6.postimg.org/3rmc3u2dd/20171102_134927.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/n9gzjrzb1/)

(https://s6.postimg.org/dc5yqpjzl/20171102_134901.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/zbcddx0tp/)

Then a quick run out to my local Audi dealer to pick a new toy up:

(https://s6.postimg.org/a5bf73ez5/20171102_135054.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/mwpldlor1/)

Short shifter, was it worth it? Hopefully, will try and get round to fitting it next week and then I'll find out :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 02 November 2017, 14:21

Looks beautiful Watts.
Are you fitting the short shifter thingy yourself?
Plenty pictures if you are please :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 02 November 2017, 14:33

Cheers kalimon :smiley:

Will do, looks pretty straightforward, main caution appears to be not to over tighten the nut as you can snap off the stud :shocked: Dread to think what that would cost to replace... But other than that a cheap and easy mod (assuming it's any good of course).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 02 November 2017, 16:28

Fitted my short shifter and what a difference! Definitely recommend it and for £45 and about 30 minutes to fit! A bit fiddly and getting the old lever off was difficult but other than that it works, I didn't break anything, no cuts and just 1 lump and bruise :smiley:

I haven't done any before and after measurements to quantify the changes, just gone by feel and the movement of the gear lever has dropped significantly, as you run through the gears it feels so much better and less notchy than before which I wasn't expecting. It makes driving more fun and that's what it should be :smiley: I was going to upgrade the shifter and bracket bushes but tbh it feels so good now I don't think I'll bother and consider investing the £85 saving elsewhere. One thing I did notice on install was that the turbo inlet elbow seems quite loose at the turbo side, I'd have thought it should be a very precise fit, presumably it is well sealed but even so...

I've taken a few pictures but I can't get on to my image hosting site at the mo so will post some later.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 02 November 2017, 16:40

Quote from: Watts on 02 November 2017, 14:07

Gave it a wash today, nothing fancy, wasn't that grubby but thought it better to do it now while I had a window...

(https://s6.postimg.org/3rmc3u2dd/20171102_134927.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/n9gzjrzb1/)

(https://s6.postimg.org/dc5yqpjzl/20171102_134901.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/zbcddx0tp/)

Then a quick run out to my local Audi dealer to pick a new toy up:

(https://s6.postimg.org/a5bf73ez5/20171102_135054.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/mwpldlor1/)

Short shifter, was it worth it? Hopefully, will try and get round to fitting it next week and then I'll find out :whistle:

I love my car but I did get the wrong number of doors and photos like that have me thinking I got the wrong colour, looks great Watts.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 02 November 2017, 16:41

Quote from: Watts on 02 November 2017, 16:28

Fitted my short shifter and what a difference! Definitely recommend it and for £45 and about 30 minutes to fit! A bit fiddly and getting the old lever off was difficult but other than that it works, I didn't break anything, no cuts and just 1 lump and bruise :smiley:

I haven't done any before and after measurements to quantify the changes, just gone by feel and the movement of the gear lever has dropped significantly, as you run through the gears it feels so much better and less notchy than before which I wasn't expecting. It makes driving more fun and that's what it should be :smiley: I was going to upgrade the shifter and bracket bushes but tbh it feels so good now I don't think I'll bother and consider investing the £85 saving elsewhere. One thing I did notice on install was that the turbo inlet elbow seems quite loose at the turbo side, I'd have thought it should be a very precise fit, presumably it is well sealed but even so...

I've taken a few pictures but I can't get on to my image hosting site at the mo so will post some later.

Might be going to an Audi dealer tomorrow  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 02 November 2017, 16:51

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 02 November 2017, 16:40

I love my car but I did get the wrong number of doors and photos like that have me thinking I got the wrong colour, looks great Watts.

Thanks for that :smiley: Colour wise though night blue looks fantastic, I'm sure you're very happy with it and it's unavailable so you could always get red next time!

If you want to get the Audi lever the part number was 8J0711046E at £37.26+VAT. Great value compared with aftermarket ones.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 02 November 2017, 16:52

Silly question then, why have a longer throw to start with?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 02 November 2017, 16:54

Quote from: fredgroves on 02 November 2017, 16:52

Silly question then, why have a longer throw to start with?

Nothing silly about that, a very good question!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 02 November 2017, 17:16

Quote from: Watts on 02 November 2017, 16:51

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 02 November 2017, 16:40

I love my car but I did get the wrong number of doors and photos like that have me thinking I got the wrong colour, looks great Watts.

Thanks for that :smiley: Colour wise though night blue looks fantastic, I'm sure you're very happy with it and it's unavailable so you could always get red next time!

If you want to get the Audi lever the part number was 8J0711046E at £37.26+VAT. Great value compared with aftermarket ones.

The mad bit is that I never liked red u tiles I had a loan of one from the dealer for a few weeks but that was after I bought mine but before I picked it up.

Part ordered and due into myocal dealer tomorrow  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 02 November 2017, 17:30

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 02 November 2017, 17:16

Part ordered and due into myocal dealer tomorrow  :smiley:

Excellent! Just go easy with the nut, online it said 25nm so that's what I went with. And keep the lever in neutral!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 02 November 2017, 17:48

Quote from: Watts on 02 November 2017, 17:30

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 02 November 2017, 17:16

Part ordered and due into myocal dealer tomorrow  :smiley:

Excellent! Just go easy with the nut, online it said 25nm so that's what I went with. And keep the lever in neutral!

I'm waiting for you to do a guide with photos :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 02 November 2017, 18:13

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 02 November 2017, 17:48

Quote from: Watts on 02 November 2017, 17:30

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 02 November 2017, 17:16

Part ordered and due into myocal dealer tomorrow  :smiley:

Excellent! Just go easy with the nut, online it said 25nm so that's what I went with. And keep the lever in neutral!

I'm waiting for you to do a guide with photos :whistle:

I followed the advice on here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6tMReibH7I

The only other thing is getting the airbox off. A 7mm socket to undo the clamp on the pipe at the turbo elbow then just pull off. Pull off the small pipe at the top left side of the airbox, it's tight so I encouraged it to move with a small screwdriver :whistle: Then the airbox can be removed complete, sharp tug at the back and right side then when loose just lift out angling up at the back so the inlet at the front comes out. Follow the attached video to replace the shifter and check all is okay (ie run through all the gears) before putting the airbox back!! Once finished, a smug look, a nice cuppa then a good drive are the order of the day :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 02 November 2017, 21:16

Nice job on the wash Watts, car looks amazing as ever.  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 02 November 2017, 22:28

Quote from: Booth11 on 02 November 2017, 21:16

Nice job on the wash Watts, car looks amazing as ever.  :cool:

Cheers :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 02 November 2017, 22:48

Quote from: Watts on 02 November 2017, 22:28

Quote from: Booth11 on 02 November 2017, 21:16

Nice job on the wash Watts, car looks amazing as ever.  :cool:

Cheers :smiley:

+1 for the good job. I like the drivers side shot; we don’t normally see that wide an angle shot of the side of your car, including the shiny exhaust tips. :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 02 November 2017, 22:53

Quote from: SRGTD on 02 November 2017, 22:48

Quote from: Watts on 02 November 2017, 22:28

Quote from: Booth11 on 02 November 2017, 21:16

Nice job on the wash Watts, car looks amazing as ever.  :cool:

Cheers :smiley:

+1 for the good job. I like the drivers side shot; we don’t normally see that wide an angle shot of the side of your car, including the shiny exhaust tips. :smiley:

Cheers SR, I'm a bit limited with taking pictures as things are a bit tight on my "drive" but the neighbours were out today :whistle: :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 03 November 2017, 11:00

Quote from: Watts on 02 November 2017, 18:13

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 02 November 2017, 17:48

Quote from: Watts on 02 November 2017, 17:30

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 02 November 2017, 17:16

Part ordered and due into myocal dealer tomorrow  :smiley:

Excellent! Just go easy with the nut, online it said 25nm so that's what I went with. And keep the lever in neutral!

I'm waiting for you to do a guide with photos :whistle:

I followed the advice on here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6tMReibH7I

The only other thing is getting the airbox off. A 7mm socket to undo the clamp on the pipe at the turbo elbow then just pull off. Pull off the small pipe at the top left side of the airbox, it's tight so I encouraged it to move with a small screwdriver :whistle: Then the airbox can be removed complete, sharp tug at the back and right side then when loose just lift out angling up at the back so the inlet at the front comes out. Follow the attached video to replace the shifter and check all is okay (ie run through all the gears) before putting the airbox back!! Once finished, a smug look, a nice cuppa then a good drive are the order of the day :smiley:

Cheers, I'll be picking it up this evening and hopefully fitting it over the weekend. Going to finally fit my spacers today, considering they have been in the boot for the last few months I think it's about time.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 03 November 2017, 12:00

Image hosting site finally back up. So, admittedly not great pictures, I blame the equipment :whistle:

7mm socket to undo clip on the air intake pipe at the turbo elbow, mine was in an annoyingly inaccessible position so when I refitted I turned it around should I need to remove again. Here it is disconnected:
(https://s6.postimg.org/ybzunbn7l/20171102_145549.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/qw0l1izi5/)

Remove this pipe, it's very tight and needs a bit of persuasion:
(https://s6.postimg.org/np61hwms1/20171102_144300.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/t0ky2m8ul/)

Then the airbox can be removed, takes a fair bit of tugging to overcome the three fitting points but once loose can be lifted out by the rear first. You can see the three points below, to the left of the red cable left side of image, just below the red cable to the right and at the bottom of the picture left of centre:

(https://s6.postimg.org/eu577e5pd/20171102_145931.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/47be1yxjx/)

Next, in the above picture, you need to unclip the left cable end from the shifter and lift the connector off (make sure the car is in neutral all the time, the shifter will move easily up and down into the gearbox). I couldn't get a picture (see last picture and note) but on the other part of the shifter mechanism there is a small white plastic clip to remove then slide the part out of the way. Then remove the 13mm nut and lift off the shifter, it'll be a very tight fit, use the up and down movement of the mechanism to jolt it off, took a good few goes!

Note the different position of the metal post. Some high temperature grease needs to go in the groove of the shifter (where the up/down mechanism fits) then refit noting that a missing tooth means it only fits in one position. Torque to 25nm (you may wish to satisfy yourself that this is correct!).
(https://s6.postimg.org/rljddxach/20171102_150851.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/org80h865/)

Remove the end of the cable mechanism by pulling the knurled end forward compressing the spring and twisting to lock into place (see above picture). Reverse fit the replacement and reattach to the shifter mechanism. Refit the right hand (up/down) shifter and refit the white clip.
(https://s6.postimg.org/eu577gqap/20171102_151344.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/f6wldn8kd/)

Note the the white plastic clip holding the up/down mechanism in place in the above picture, just above the 13mm nut.

Finally, get in the car and make sure you can get all the gears then refit the airbox and enjoy!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 03 November 2017, 15:03

I hope that makes a MASSIVE difference because, well, what a bloody fiddle!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mkviken on 03 November 2017, 15:08

did you not reset the cable after doing this?

you need to put the mechanism in service position by pulling up the gear shift gaiter and moving the gear stick to the right position and put a small drill bit in the hole which stops the mechanism moving

then you go back to the cable and pull back the spring and reset the tension to the correct position

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 03 November 2017, 15:34

Quote from: mkviken on 03 November 2017, 15:08

did you not reset the cable after doing this?

you need to put the mechanism in service position by pulling up the gear shift gaiter and moving the gear stick to the right position and put a small drill bit in the hole which stops the mechanism moving

then you go back to the cable and pull back the spring and reset the tension to the correct position

No, all worked perfectly.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Vwjap on 03 November 2017, 18:07

Got my car back from the bodyshop today 😃

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 03 November 2017, 19:12

Quote from: fredgroves on 03 November 2017, 15:03

I hope that makes a MASSIVE difference because, well, what a bloody fiddle!

It's not that hard to do, just looks harder than it is.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 03 November 2017, 19:15

Fitted my 20mm rear wheel spacers.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 03 November 2017, 19:22

Quote from: Vwjap on 03 November 2017, 18:07

Got my car back from the bodyshop today 😃

Great, all sorted to your satisfaction? :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 03 November 2017, 19:23

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 03 November 2017, 19:12

Quote from: fredgroves on 03 November 2017, 15:03

I hope that makes a MASSIVE difference because, well, what a bloody fiddle!

It's not that hard to do, just looks harder than it is.

No, no, it was a really difficult job, I'm such a great mechanic :whistle: :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 03 November 2017, 19:29

Quote from: Watts on 03 November 2017, 19:23

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 03 November 2017, 19:12

Quote from: fredgroves on 03 November 2017, 15:03

I hope that makes a MASSIVE difference because, well, what a bloody fiddle!

It's not that hard to do, just looks harder than it is.

No, no, it was a really difficult job, I'm such a great mechanic :whistle: :laugh:

What I meant was that it is not that difficult for a gifted professional like you Watts :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 03 November 2017, 19:38

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 03 November 2017, 19:29

Quote from: Watts on 03 November 2017, 19:23

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 03 November 2017, 19:12

Quote from: fredgroves on 03 November 2017, 15:03

I hope that makes a MASSIVE difference because, well, what a bloody fiddle!

It's not that hard to do, just looks harder than it is.

No, no, it was a really difficult job, I'm such a great mechanic :whistle: :laugh:

What I meant was that it is not that difficult for a gifted professional like you Watts :laugh:

Exactly, it's a gift I have. (You're going to have to big it up a bit once you fit yours....)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 03 November 2017, 19:41

Quote from: Watts on 03 November 2017, 19:38

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 03 November 2017, 19:29

Quote from: Watts on 03 November 2017, 19:23

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 03 November 2017, 19:12

Quote from: fredgroves on 03 November 2017, 15:03

I hope that makes a MASSIVE difference because, well, what a bloody fiddle!

It's not that hard to do, just looks harder than it is.

No, no, it was a really difficult job, I'm such a great mechanic :whistle: :laugh:

What I meant was that it is not that difficult for a gifted professional like you Watts :laugh:

Exactly, it's a gift I have. (You're going to have to big it up a bit once you fit yours....)

I'm putting aside a full 8 hours for the job myself :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Vwjap on 03 November 2017, 20:08

Quote from: Watts on 03 November 2017, 19:22

Quote from: Vwjap on 03 November 2017, 18:07

Got my car back from the bodyshop today 😃

Great, all sorted to your satisfaction? :smiley:

dunno, was dark when I got it, it looks ok but will get a better look tomorrow

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: grahamjenks on 03 November 2017, 20:31

Picked mine up today, very happy with it, took the long route home from the dealership.

First every brand new car so looking forward to enjoying it... well at least until the kids get in it!

Already thinking about a clutch stop for it... and then next a pedal box..

(http://i67.tinypic.com/2ura0wp.jpg)

(http://i63.tinypic.com/1405lu.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: golfdave on 03 November 2017, 20:48

Quote from: grahamjenks on 03 November 2017, 20:31

Already thinking about a clutch stop for it... and then next a pedal box..

Down the slippery slope of modding... :evil:


"I'll only do a few choice mods".... :whistle:

cough..cough...Bull ****.... I call.......:wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: physio on 03 November 2017, 21:30

Quote from: grahamjenks on 03 November 2017, 20:31

Picked mine up today, very happy with it, took the long route home from the dealership.

First every brand new car so looking forward to enjoying it... well at least until the kids get in it!

Already thinking about a clutch stop for it... and then next a pedal box..

(http://i67.tinypic.com/2ura0wp.jpg)

(http://i63.tinypic.com/1405lu.jpg)

That’s made my mind up  tornado red is my colour choice
Off to order tomorrow 👍😎

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: glorioso2299 on 03 November 2017, 22:42

looks amazing mate !!! so jealous .......mine is sitting in emden !!! ...whats it like to drive ....ive wanted a gti for 15years so cant wait for my new "baby" ....know what you mean about the kids ...even my 7yr old is excited to get it LOL..poor back seats :cry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: grahamjenks on 03 November 2017, 22:50

Quote from: glorioso2299 on 03 November 2017, 22:42

looks amazing mate !!! so jealous .......mine is sitting in emden !!! ...whats it like to drive ....ive wanted a gti for 15years so cant wait for my new "baby" ....know what you mean about the kids ...even my 7yr old is excited to get it LOL..poor back seats :cry:

Brilliant, I've gone for manual and very glad I did. I can see the appeal of DSG, but manual is just more involved , but still feels refined. Knowing you have the power available when you need it is great.

Glad I went for red. Have already put the seat protectors in the back to protect from 4 year old feet!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 03 November 2017, 22:57

I had 2 Michelin PS4S’s fitted to the front of the R today.

I knew they were overdue, approx 18k miles and I could see I was down to the markers, but for various reasons I had it on the long finger. I got some fright when the fitter removed the front driver side wheel. The inside shoulder of the tyre had some of the wires visible. Shameful on my part  :sick: All good now anyway.

(https://preview.ibb.co/mxVUoG/DF76_C0_A6_4_A03_42_C9_8422_6_A0_FAA4_FACAA.jpg) (https://ibb.co/b3NLvw)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: glorioso2299 on 03 November 2017, 22:58

good call on the seat protectors  :cool:  ... hows the power ...im going from a a200d amg line  (0-60 9.4secs) 2years old to the 7.5 so expecting it to blow my socks off lol ....

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snooze on 04 November 2017, 07:33

Quote from: kane1210 on 26 October 2017, 22:02

Quote from: Hebegeebee on 26 October 2017, 21:23

Quote from: kane1210 on 26 October 2017, 20:14

After sourcing brescias and some discounted good years I finally have my white silver gti sitting much sweeter!!!

Any chance of a full side on pic of the whole car?


(https://preview.ibb.co/jpR20m/20171021_163500.jpg) (https://ibb.co/bVc9fm)
image hosting cdn (https://imgbb.com/)
Best I got...

That looks sick. I do like the Brescias

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 04 November 2017, 09:12

Quote from: grahamjenks on 03 November 2017, 20:31

Picked mine up today, very happy with it, took the long route home from the dealership.

First every brand new car so looking forward to enjoying it... well at least until the kids get in it!

Already thinking about a clutch stop for it... and then next a pedal box..

(http://i67.tinypic.com/2ura0wp.jpg)

(http://i63.tinypic.com/1405lu.jpg)

Looks stunning, enjoy and you will do even more so when you get the pedal box.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 04 November 2017, 09:15

Quote from: JoeGTI on 03 November 2017, 22:57

I had 2 Michelin PS4S’s fitted to the front of the R today.

I knew they were overdue, approx 18k miles and I could see I was down to the markers, but for various reasons I had it on the long finger. I got some fright when the fitter removed the front driver side wheel. The inside shoulder of the tyre had some of the wires visible. Shameful on my part  :sick: All good now anyway.

(https://preview.ibb.co/mxVUoG/DF76_C0_A6_4_A03_42_C9_8422_6_A0_FAA4_FACAA.jpg) (https://ibb.co/b3NLvw)

Been a while since I seen tracking out that far, what was the other tyre like?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 04 November 2017, 11:32

Other tyre was fine. Well when I say fine, it was obviously worn too but not visibly scrubbed on the inside like that.
You think that would be a tracking issue? The tyre fitter didn’t think it was unusual, he said a lot of these cars have more camber than average and with the power that it has and with the tyres already quite worn, he said it wasn’t unusual to see the inside scrubbed a bit.

The tracking was actually checked in a service a few months ago and it was bang on. Apparently.

Actually I remember my old MK5 GTI had a similar issue. Especially the rear wheels, they used to wear visibly more on the inside. Was told it’s normal then too.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 04 November 2017, 15:38

Quote from: JoeGTI on 04 November 2017, 11:32

Other tyre was fine. Well when I say fine, it was obviously worn too but not visibly scrubbed on the inside like that.
You think that would be a tracking issue? The tyre fitter didn’t think it was unusual, he said a lot of these cars have more camber than average and with the power that it has and with the tyres already quite worn, he said it wasn’t unusual to see the inside scrubbed a bit.

The tracking was actually checked in a service a few months ago and it was bang on. Apparently.

Actually I remember my old MK5 GTI had a similar issue. Especially the rear wheels, they used to wear visibly more on the inside. Was told it’s normal then too.

Now way is that normal Joe and yes the wear on the rears is often the case but not to that effect though. Manufactures set the rear suspension to give the car understeer and that causes the inside of the rear tyres, it's called feathering. Not a thing on an R though as far as I know.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 04 November 2017, 15:59

Hmmm I probably should get it checked out so. Don’t want my Michelin’s wearing prematurely. I think the pic makes it worse looking than it was in reality though tbh. Car is also driving 100% straight and true, if that makes any difference.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CHB100 on 04 November 2017, 18:56

Quote from: JoeGTI on 04 November 2017, 15:59

Hmmm I probably should get it checked out so. Don’t want my Michelin’s wearing prematurely. I think the pic makes it worse looking than it was in reality though tbh. Car is also driving 100% straight and true, if that makes any difference.

That's nasty, was it one rear only if so which one. This is the reason I swap front to back at 4K miles. 1. I give them a good check over and clean! (Detailers!) 2. To even out miles and get 4 new in one hit.
That is seriously dangerous and wonder if it's a trait of the Michelin tyres? Or a camber issue, unusual on the rear, but as I have an R think the AWD set up must be precise and critical.
Always best to remove and check wheels/tyres, I found a nasty screw on the inside of my lady's GTI last year. Only when removed it deflated. Not good on front at 90mph on M4.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 04 November 2017, 19:02

Quote from: CHB100 on 04 November 2017, 18:56

Quote from: JoeGTI on 04 November 2017, 15:59

Hmmm I probably should get it checked out so. Don’t want my Michelin’s wearing prematurely. I think the pic makes it worse looking than it was in reality though tbh. Car is also driving 100% straight and true, if that makes any difference.

That's nasty, was it one rear only if so which one. This is the reason I swap front to back at 4K miles. 1. I give them a good check over and clean! (Detailers!) 2. To even out miles and get 4 new in one hit.
That is seriously dangerous and wonder if it's a trait of the Michelin tyres? Or a camber issue, unusual on the rear, but as I have an R think the AWD set up must be precise and critical.
Always best to remove and check wheels/tyres, I found a nasty screw on the inside of my lady's GTI last year. Only when removed it deflated. Not good on front at 90mph on M4.

It was front driver's side. Passenger side was OK.

Rears still have about 3mm left so I've left them alone for another month or 2.... spread out the cost, etc.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: glorioso2299 on 04 November 2017, 20:19

So happy to see that white silver ....scared since ordering as couldnt see any ...colour looks different on every photo and video on youtube LOL ...you happy with the colour ...looks amazing on the pics !

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 04 November 2017, 20:54

I’d get the tracking checked, that looks bad Joe!  And aside from the obvious, there’s not much tread left on those tyres at all. Must barely be at the legal minimum?

I always change mine at 3-4mm.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 04 November 2017, 21:17

Yep they were at the limit. Or possibly a tad beyond it. I’ve known for a while that they were due a change but tbh I just didn’t have the time, it’s been hectic at work and at home the last few months, car stuff has taken a “back seat”. Mind you, I never felt the car lose traction.

The rears have about 3mm but they’ll wait till after Xmas I reckon.

I’ll be getting the tracking checked though. I was told only in August that it was spot on. Tbh I think that pic makes it look worse than it was, if the camber is out a bit it’s not by much I’d say.

Will be interested to see how the PS4’s feel once they bed in (and I have my tracking checked!)

(https://preview.ibb.co/dC4kxb/9_EDE342_F_4_F33_4421_92_ED_B15662150233.jpg) (https://ibb.co/fkeJHb)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 05 November 2017, 09:31

Quote from: JoeGTI on 04 November 2017, 21:17

Yep they were at the limit. Or possibly a tad beyond it. I’ve known for a while that they were due a change but tbh I just didn’t have the time, it’s been hectic at work and at home the last few months, car stuff has taken a “back seat”. Mind you, I never felt the car lose traction.

The rears have about 3mm but they’ll wait till after Xmas I reckon.

I’ll be getting the tracking checked though. I was told only in August that it was spot on. Tbh I think that pic makes it look worse than it was, if the camber is out a bit it’s not by much I’d say.

Will be interested to see how the PS4’s feel once they bed in (and I have my tracking checked!)

(https://preview.ibb.co/dC4kxb/9_EDE342_F_4_F33_4421_92_ED_B15662150233.jpg) (https://ibb.co/fkeJHb)

Is there a marked difference between VW dealers in Ireland and the UK? If not I'd say they were full of sh!t and didn't even check the tracking, did they charge you for checking it Joe?

VW dealer would be the last place I'd go to get it checked. Find a good independent to check it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 05 November 2017, 10:00

Long story but yes, it did have a full tracking / alignment done, including alignment of the front radar. This was because I complained that the steering seemed off centre after they had replaced a shock top mount. So I did have an alignment issue at one point, at least for a short while.

My local dealers aren’t too bad tbh, I find them ok on service/warranty stuff most of the time.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 05 November 2017, 13:05

Quote from: JoeGTI on 05 November 2017, 10:00

Long story but yes, it did have a full tracking / alignment done, including alignment of the front radar. This was because I complained that the steering seemed off centre after they had replaced a shock top mount. So I did have an alignment issue at one point, at least for a short while.

My local dealers aren’t too bad tbh, I find them ok on service/warranty stuff most of the time.

Did you keep the tyres? If not I'd go back and get them and bring them into the dealer and asked them if the guy that done the alignment carries a long white stick with him.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 05 November 2017, 20:02

After a full weekend cleaning other peoples cars last weekend I gave the GTI a little wash today and managed to start it before it went dark this time! Done 4k miles since picking it up early July and the ceramic coating (Polish Angel Master Sealant) is working a treat  :cool:

(https://s26.postimg.org/550y35v61/IMG_0856.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/ywy0ichz9/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 05 November 2017, 21:25

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 05 November 2017, 20:02

After a full weekend cleaning other peoples cars last weekend I gave the GTI a little wash today and managed to start it before it went dark this time! Done 4k miles since picking it up early July and the ceramic coating (Polish Angel Master Sealant) is working a treat  :cool:

(https://s26.postimg.org/550y35v61/IMG_0856.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/ywy0ichz9/)

Looks good Jim. And I’m starting to like the Parkers.......maybe it’s the combination of Parker’s with Indium Grey GTI, but IMO they look quite good on your car.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: BobbyT on 05 November 2017, 21:41

Car looks great

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 05 November 2017, 22:29

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 05 November 2017, 20:02

After a full weekend cleaning other peoples cars last weekend I gave the GTI a little wash today and managed to start it before it went dark this time! Done 4k miles since picking it up early July and the ceramic coating (Polish Angel Master Sealant) is working a treat  :cool:

(https://s26.postimg.org/550y35v61/IMG_0856.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/ywy0ichz9/)

Look superb!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 05 November 2017, 23:02

Quote from: SRGTD on 05 November 2017, 21:25

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 05 November 2017, 20:02

After a full weekend cleaning other peoples cars last weekend I gave the GTI a little wash today and managed to start it before it went dark this time! Done 4k miles since picking it up early July and the ceramic coating (Polish Angel Master Sealant) is working a treat  :cool:

(https://s26.postimg.org/550y35v61/IMG_0856.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/ywy0ichz9/)

Looks good Jim. And I’m starting to like the Parkers.......maybe it’s the combination of Parker’s with Indium Grey GTI, but IMO they look quite good on your car.

Cheers, think keeping them shiny helps!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 06 November 2017, 09:17

Quote from: Booth11 on 05 November 2017, 22:29

Look superb!
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Thanks  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jeni_R_ on 07 November 2017, 11:17

can i ask if any one has managed to modify the reading light MK7 GTD adding in ambient lights ? i saw a post somewhere not sure if on here or somewhere else i would like to have a blue glow emit from the roof front and rear where the reading maps are - i dont know if i can change the bulb to blue so the glow comes from the switches above anyone done this at all ?

TIA

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 08 November 2017, 18:10

Managed to give it a quick going over of the dishcloth.
(https://s5.postimg.org/h6zyhoxrr/20171108_173829.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/f2flglw4z/)
(https://s5.postimg.org/ub5iuecyv/20171108_175603.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/8bz476w4j/)
(https://s5.postimg.org/r4azat2tj/20171108_174716.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/4sd6hf3pf/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 08 November 2017, 18:41

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 08 November 2017, 18:10

Managed to give it a quick going over of the dishcloth.
(https://s5.postimg.org/h6zyhoxrr/20171108_173829.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/f2flglw4z/)
(https://s5.postimg.org/ub5iuecyv/20171108_175603.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/8bz476w4j/)
(https://s5.postimg.org/r4azat2tj/20171108_174716.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/4sd6hf3pf/)

Must be a magic dishcloth.   :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 08 November 2017, 18:43

Got mine in for repair and had call from dealer to say the bracket that holds the radar is beyond straightening. Another 100 quid to fix!! On the plus side I don't need 500 quids worth of additional AC repairs so a net saving/spend of 400 quid  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 08 November 2017, 19:10

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 08 November 2017, 18:10

Managed to give it a quick going over of the dishcloth.

Looks great, shame they dropped that colour.

Quote from: mcmaddy on 08 November 2017, 18:43

Got mine in for repair and had call from dealer to say the bracket that holds the radar is beyond straightening. Another 100 quid to fix!! On the plus side I don't need 500 quids worth of additional AC repairs so a net saving/spend of 400 quid  :whistle:

At least that's something, pleased you're getting it sorted though.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kane1210 on 08 November 2017, 19:21

Booked in to have some spacers and springs fitted by the guys down at VRT Slough. Feel free to check them out!! Pictures to come......


http://vrtonline.co.uk

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: glorioso2299 on 08 November 2017, 19:48

Should look awesome mate....I wont be doing anything anytime soon ...Mine is on day 16 at Emden ...I swear if it doesnt get shipped by Friday i'm cancelling the order ! All VW can d is copy paste 10/14 days waiting at Emden etc etc ...furious !!!Anyone experienced similar delays ?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 08 November 2017, 21:10

Quote from: glorioso2299 on 08 November 2017, 19:48

Should look awesome mate....I wont be doing anything anytime soon ...Mine is on day 16 at Emden ...I swear if it doesnt get shipped by Friday i'm cancelling the order ! All VW can d is copy paste 10/14 days waiting at Emden etc etc ...furious !!!Anyone experienced similar delays ?

Only day 16?
I think the average time is 25 days :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: glorioso2299 on 09 November 2017, 10:06

Quote from: kalimon on 08 November 2017, 21:10

Quote from: glorioso2299 on 08 November 2017, 19:48

Should look awesome mate....I wont be doing anything anytime soon ...Mine is on day 16 at Emden ...I swear if it doesnt get shipped by Friday i'm cancelling the order ! All VW can d is copy paste 10/14 days waiting at Emden etc etc ...furious !!!Anyone experienced similar delays ?

Only day 16?
I think the average time is 25 days :grin:

:sick: ...lol oh well ...I was told 10/14 ///few guys on here with same build week as mine already taking delivery of vehicles...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 09 November 2017, 11:59

Quote from: kane1210 on 08 November 2017, 19:21

Booked in to have some spacers and springs fitted by the guys down at VRT Slough. Feel free to check them out!! Pictures to come......


http://vrtonline.co.uk

What size are you going for? I have 20mm on the rear of mine(see photos on previous page) but not sure what size I'm going to put on the front yet.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 09 November 2017, 12:09

Quote from: Booth11 on 08 November 2017, 18:41

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 08 November 2017, 18:10

Managed to give it a quick going over of the dishcloth.
(https://s5.postimg.org/h6zyhoxrr/20171108_173829.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/f2flglw4z/)
(https://s5.postimg.org/ub5iuecyv/20171108_175603.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/8bz476w4j/)
(https://s5.postimg.org/r4azat2tj/20171108_174716.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/4sd6hf3pf/)

Must be a magic dishcloth.   :cool:

Thanks Rebbaca, the magic is not in the tool used but the tool using it :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 09 November 2017, 12:45

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 09 November 2017, 12:09

Thanks Rebbaca, the magic is not in the tool used but the tool using it :laugh:

Won’t argue with that.  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTI_Ant on 09 November 2017, 20:01

Had all four tyres (original Bridgestones) replaced with PS4s, as most people seem to recommend.  The BSs did quite well though getting to 30K miles and still just above the wear indicators.  Had the tracking done as the toe was a fair bit out due to the shocking road surfaces around here.  They said the rear toe is adjustable as well - anyone needed that?  Mine was in, but both sides close to the limit.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Hebegeebee on 09 November 2017, 21:38

I picked up my car last Friday and I spent part of Saturday & Sunday cleaning the paint and sealing it and applying sill and boot lip protectors. As promised in the new arrivals thread I said I'd post a pic of the sill protectors. I only got around to taking a picture of them earlier on this evening.
(https://s19.postimg.org/i85jisbdf/image.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 09 November 2017, 21:51

Booked the car in for my new wheels end of next week. Giving Michelin until next week to release the PS4S  :angry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 09 November 2017, 22:17

Quote from: GTI_Ant on 09 November 2017, 20:01

Had all four tyres (original Bridgestones) replaced with PS4s, as most people seem to recommend.  The BSs did quite well though getting to 30K miles and still just above the wear indicators.  Had the tracking done as the toe was a fair bit out due to the shocking road surfaces around here.  They said the rear toe is adjustable as well - anyone needed that?  Mine was in, but both sides close to the limit.

If you get anything adjusted on the rear you'll need the radar sensor checked too. Doesn't need doing if only front is adjusted.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 09 November 2017, 22:29

Quote from: mcmaddy on 09 November 2017, 22:17

Quote from: GTI_Ant on 09 November 2017, 20:01

Had all four tyres (original Bridgestones) replaced with PS4s, as most people seem to recommend.  The BSs did quite well though getting to 30K miles and still just above the wear indicators.  Had the tracking done as the toe was a fair bit out due to the shocking road surfaces around here.  They said the rear toe is adjustable as well - anyone needed that?  Mine was in, but both sides close to the limit.

If you get anything adjusted on the rear you'll need the radar sensor checked too. Doesn't need doing if only front is adjusted.

Really? I had mine done and it didn't need any adjustment on the ACC

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 09 November 2017, 23:09

Something to do with how the radar is calibrated and the centre line of the car, apparently  :nerd:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 09 November 2017, 23:39

Yep.
By the letter of the VW law, if your alignment requires any change to the rear end then your ACC also needs to be calibrated. Of course you don’t absolutely have to but technically your radar could be very marginally out of whack if you don’t.  (and it could be so marginal as to be in significant).

As documented here earlier I had my alignment adjusted earlier this year. Then got new tyres last week and noticed I do seem to have some negative camber issues so I’m getting it checked out again next week...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rwleigh on 09 November 2017, 23:56

Ready for the weekend...

(https://s25.postimg.org/xurl8fw8v/poppy-car.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Vwjap on 10 November 2017, 09:36

Quote from: rwleigh on 09 November 2017, 23:56

Ready for the weekend...

(https://s25.postimg.org/xurl8fw8v/poppy-car.jpg)

👍🏻

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Guzzle on 10 November 2017, 18:32

Quote from: rwleigh on 09 November 2017, 23:56

Ready for the weekend...

(https://s25.postimg.org/xurl8fw8v/poppy-car.jpg)

👍

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 10 November 2017, 21:47

Got mine back from dealers after repairs to front end and it's 1st service. It's not until you drive something that isn't your own car that you appreciate how good your own is.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 10 November 2017, 21:54

Quote from: mcmaddy on 10 November 2017, 21:47

Got mine back from dealers after repairs to front end and it's 1st service. It's not until you drive something that isn't your own car that you appreciate how good your own is.

So true. I had an Up! automatic and while the Up! was okay, the gearbox was an utter piece of sh!te. What did you get? Glad you've got your's sorted and are happy :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 11 November 2017, 08:49

I had a polo which was actually ok just not a golf GTi  :whistle: :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 11 November 2017, 09:29

Quote from: mcmaddy on 11 November 2017, 08:49

I had a polo which was actually ok just not a golf GTi  :whistle: :grin:

That's one of the problems with VW. You take a half decent car in for a service and get something on the bottom rung on the VW ladder. Once got a bright yellow Beetle when I took a new Passat in for a service. Had the Passat for 5.5 years and in all the service/issues not think I once got anything similar or better. Was also a bog std Polo. They miss the opportunity to upsell IMO by putting customers in something a bit better or faster than the have.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 11 November 2017, 10:10

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 11 November 2017, 09:29

Quote from: mcmaddy on 11 November 2017, 08:49

I had a polo which was actually ok just not a golf GTi  :whistle: :grin:

That's one of the problems with VW. You take a half decent car in for a service and get something on the bottom rung on the VW ladder. Once got a bright yellow Beetle when I took a new Passat in for a service. Had the Passat for 5.5 years and in all the service/issues not think I once got anything similar or better. Was also a bog std Polo. They miss the opportunity to upsell IMO by putting customers in something a bit better or faster than the have.

My dealer has 3 of the 4 VAG brands (no Skoda) on one site and I’ve found it’s not unusual to get something quite nice and a courtesy car. On more recent trips to the dealer when my car’s been in for servicing, I’ve had a mk7 Golf GTD and an Audi TT. Still nice to get back into my own car though.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTD1414 on 11 November 2017, 15:45

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 09 November 2017, 21:51

Booked the car in for my new wheels end of next week. Giving Michelin until next week to release the PS4S  :angry:

What wheels/tyres are you going for?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 11 November 2017, 16:30

Clocked up the first 20k miles today.
(https://s6.postimg.org/qporrj3s1/IMG_4795.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/ol4eqg259/)

Roll on the next 20! Still really enjoying it too :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 11 November 2017, 17:58

Quote from: GTD1414 on 11 November 2017, 15:45

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 09 November 2017, 21:51

Booked the car in for my new wheels end of next week. Giving Michelin until next week to release the PS4S  :angry:

What wheels/tyres are you going for?

The wheels are being replaced under warranty.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Restlessnative on 11 November 2017, 23:06

Quote from: rwleigh on 09 November 2017, 23:56

Ready for the weekend...

(https://s25.postimg.org/xurl8fw8v/poppy-car.jpg)

Good man! :smiley: The colour co-ordination is a bonus!. :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: BobbyT on 11 November 2017, 23:13

Bought the first two bits for my upcoming R. New footrest and the Audi 12v dummy cover.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/2014-RHD-VW-Golf-7-MK7-Seat-mk3-footrest-pedals-Car-pedal-Cover/32218031571.html?trace=msiteDetail2pcDetail (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/2014-RHD-VW-Golf-7-MK7-Seat-mk3-footrest-pedals-Car-pedal-Cover/32218031571.html?trace=msiteDetail2pcDetail)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 12 November 2017, 14:13

The usual.

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4562/38359423961_360ca6fc83_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21rG5jD)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 12 November 2017, 14:30

Quote from: Booth11 on 12 November 2017, 14:13

The usual.

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4562/38359423961_360ca6fc83_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21rG5jD)

Christ, you washed the letters and numbers off your plate :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 12 November 2017, 14:39

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 12 November 2017, 14:30

Christ, you washed the letters and numbers off your plate :whistle:

Yeah, I really must switch to a milder shampoo.  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 12 November 2017, 14:52

Quote from: Booth11 on 12 November 2017, 14:39

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 12 November 2017, 14:30

Christ, you washed the letters and numbers off your plate :whistle:

Yeah, I really must switch to a milder shampoo.  :wink:

That Fairy liquid is good stuff

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 12 November 2017, 19:13

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 12 November 2017, 14:52

Quote from: Booth11 on 12 November 2017, 14:39

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 12 November 2017, 14:30

Christ, you washed the letters and numbers off your plate :whistle:

Yeah, I really must switch to a milder shampoo.  :wink:

That Fairy liquid is good stuff

I like my car cleaner than my dishes.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: andy28 on 12 November 2017, 20:34

I put some winter wheels on... and then ordered some Eibach Pro springs to try and reduce that wheel arch gap.

(https://s20.postimg.org/kbzjax8kt/DSC_1182.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/u9ak3zg6h/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Vwjap on 12 November 2017, 22:15

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 11 November 2017, 09:29

Quote from: mcmaddy on 11 November 2017, 08:49

I had a polo which was actually ok just not a golf GTi  :whistle: :grin:

That's one of the problems with VW. You take a half decent car in for a service and get something on the bottom rung on the VW ladder. Once got a bright yellow Beetle when I took a new Passat in for a service. Had the Passat for 5.5 years and in all the service/issues not think I once got anything similar or better. Was also a bog std Polo. They miss the opportunity to upsell IMO by putting customers in something a bit better or faster than the have.

i got a merc A class for a couple of weeks while the golf was in for repair, a few things I noticed
Leather seats were rock hard, had a bad back after 20minutes
Steering wheel dunno what it was but it made the arthritis in my thumbs seriously hurt
Foot rest (auto) was in the wrong place and made the arthritis in my ankle play up too (seemed the tunnel was too big)
Also when I had my right leg on the throttle my knee was jammed under the armrest
Very poor visibility (small windows and large pillers)
Trying to turn the cruise control on I kept hitting the indicator
Front pre crash light WTF bright red light comes on in the middle of the speedo, I kept thinking there was a fault light
Speedo was tiny, really had to look at the clocks to see what speed I was doing
The indicators at night were a bit weird as the light on the mirror shone in the paint on the door pillar that made me think someone was next to me when pulling out
Sure there's more but I was put of driving it so only took it out if really needed
Not going into the power as it was a eco diesel

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 13 November 2017, 06:47

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 11 November 2017, 09:29

Quote from: mcmaddy on 11 November 2017, 08:49

I had a polo which was actually ok just not a golf GTi  :whistle: :grin:

That's one of the problems with VW. You take a half decent car in for a service and get something on the bottom rung on the VW ladder. Once got a bright yellow Beetle when I took a new Passat in for a service. Had the Passat for 5.5 years and in all the service/issues not think I once got anything similar or better. Was also a bog std Polo. They miss the opportunity to upsell IMO by putting customers in something a bit better or faster than the have.

To be fair if you're going in with a golf GTi to be upsold something it's only an R that would do it and I doubt any dealer will have Rs as service vehicles.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 13 November 2017, 09:59

Quote from: andy28 on 12 November 2017, 20:34

I put some winter wheels on... and then ordered some Eibach Pro springs to try and reduce that wheel arch gap.

(https://s20.postimg.org/kbzjax8kt/DSC_1182.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/u9ak3zg6h/)

Good choice of wheels lol. I think the arch gap probably appears bigger due to the offset of the wheels. You might need to do the front wheelarch screw mod as thee's a slim chance of rubbing over speedbumps etc. Dead easy to do though.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 13 November 2017, 10:12

Quote from: Booth11 on 12 November 2017, 19:13

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 12 November 2017, 14:52

Quote from: Booth11 on 12 November 2017, 14:39

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 12 November 2017, 14:30

Christ, you washed the letters and numbers off your plate :whistle:

Yeah, I really must switch to a milder shampoo.  :wink:

That Fairy liquid is good stuff

I like my car cleaner than my dishes.

 :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: andy28 on 13 November 2017, 13:49

Quote from: Gnasher on 13 November 2017, 09:59

Quote from: andy28 on 12 November 2017, 20:34

I put some winter wheels on... and then ordered some Eibach Pro springs to try and reduce that wheel arch gap.

(https://s20.postimg.org/kbzjax8kt/DSC_1182.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/u9ak3zg6h/)

Good choice of wheels lol. I think the arch gap probably appears bigger due to the offset of the wheels. You might need to do the front wheelarch screw mod as thee's a slim chance of rubbing over speedbumps etc. Dead easy to do though.

Thanks Gnasher, only 18s on mine but yeah I'm really happy with them. I've gone for the Eibach pro springs rather than sportlines to reduce the chance of rubbing but I'll def look into the wheelarch screw mod if it does rub - thanks for the tip!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 13 November 2017, 13:51

Quote from: mcmaddy on 13 November 2017, 06:47

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 11 November 2017, 09:29

Quote from: mcmaddy on 11 November 2017, 08:49

I had a polo which was actually ok just not a golf GTi  :whistle: :grin:

That's one of the problems with VW. You take a half decent car in for a service and get something on the bottom rung on the VW ladder. Once got a bright yellow Beetle when I took a new Passat in for a service. Had the Passat for 5.5 years and in all the service/issues not think I once got anything similar or better. Was also a bog std Polo. They miss the opportunity to upsell IMO by putting customers in something a bit better or faster than the have.

To be fair if you're going in with a golf GTi to be upsold something it's only an R that would do it and I doubt any dealer will have Rs as service vehicles.

They have them as demonstrators though. I have been given a fully loaded CC in the past when mine has been in for a Service and most recently I was loaned a new R estate for a week away after I sold my R. To be fair they do tend to be someone like the sales manager or business manager cars but if you don’t ask you won’t get !

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Aidey on 13 November 2017, 21:03

Took the Car for a spin and gave it a good few hours out in the countryside...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/welshade/c1b7eb7b-8abc-4699-9c00-4c1d1750f73a_zpsk1yrj0l4.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/welshade/media/c1b7eb7b-8abc-4699-9c00-4c1d1750f73a_zpsk1yrj0l4.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 13 November 2017, 21:07

Quote from: Aidey on 13 November 2017, 21:03

Took the Car for a spin and gave it a good few hours out in the countryside...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/welshade/c1b7eb7b-8abc-4699-9c00-4c1d1750f73a_zpsk1yrj0l4.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/welshade/media/c1b7eb7b-8abc-4699-9c00-4c1d1750f73a_zpsk1yrj0l4.jpg.html)

Looks fantastic!
Especially those wheels :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wantmygti on 13 November 2017, 22:07

Quote from: kalimon on 13 November 2017, 21:07

Quote from: Aidey on 13 November 2017, 21:03

Took the Car for a spin and gave it a good few hours out in the countryside...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/welshade/c1b7eb7b-8abc-4699-9c00-4c1d1750f73a_zpsk1yrj0l4.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/welshade/media/c1b7eb7b-8abc-4699-9c00-4c1d1750f73a_zpsk1yrj0l4.jpg.html)

Looks fantastic!
Especially those wheels :cool:

Wheels... tick
Colour... tick
3 doors... tick

Winner!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Aidey on 13 November 2017, 22:31

Cheers Guys, i do love my ClubSport....

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 14 November 2017, 13:08

Can't see the photos but I love it anyway.

On another note, what do people use if they want black wheel weights? Do you buy them or just buy black paint and paint the weights?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Aidey on 14 November 2017, 14:42

weird that the pics were taken off my hosting site, will try another... here you go...
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4520/38359929656_c45ab3048a_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21rJEDw)VW Clubsport GTI (https://flic.kr/p/21rJEDw) by Adrian Owen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/aideyowen/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4583/38415748671_79ec0d3543_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21wEKGk)VW Clubsport GTI (https://flic.kr/p/21wEKGk) by Adrian Owen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/aideyowen/), on Flickr

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Vwjap on 14 November 2017, 17:19

Got the mib and aid colour change via the mib sorted today 😀

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kane1210 on 14 November 2017, 18:47

Quote from: Vwjap on 14 November 2017, 17:19

Got the mib and aid colour change via the mib sorted today 😀

Pics?!?!?!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Vwjap on 14 November 2017, 19:59

(http://preview.ibb.co/daheHb/IMG_3699.jpg) (http://ibb.co/mS66xb)
It changes the line colour (red) on the MiB screen and the AID (in the picture it's the blue line)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kane1210 on 14 November 2017, 20:07

Wth is this?!?!?! How when where?? What does this change?!?!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 14 November 2017, 20:31

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 14 November 2017, 13:08

Can't see the photos but I love it anyway.

On another note, what do people use if they want black wheel weights? Do you buy them or just buy black paint and paint the weights?

I've ordered some off ebay as didn't think I'd do a good job, even if I got round to it, of painting silver ones which was all my garage could offer. Eight strips of 60g in 5g and 10g weights for £7.50. Once I get them, assuming there are no problems, I'll be ordering 4x PS4S on Blackcircles.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Vwjap on 14 November 2017, 20:56

Quote from: kane1210 on 14 November 2017, 20:07

Wth is this?!?!?! How when where?? What does this change?!?!

as I said it changes the line colour in the stereo screen (blue line in the picture) and the blue lines in the following pic

(http://preview.ibb.co/fEABUv/36593031585_5ab6e4834a_k.jpg) (http://ibb.co/ehad9v)
Can change to any colour in the first pic (red, yellow, green, blue) and you can create your own colour list with obd11

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kane1210 on 14 November 2017, 20:58

Quote from: Vwjap on 14 November 2017, 20:56

Quote from: kane1210 on 14 November 2017, 20:07

Wth is this?!?!?! How when where?? What does this change?!?!

as I said it changes the line colour in the stereo screen (blue line in the picture) and the blue lines in the following pic

(http://preview.ibb.co/fEABUv/36593031585_5ab6e4834a_k.jpg) (http://ibb.co/ehad9v)

How though dude??

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Vwjap on 14 November 2017, 21:01

Obdeleven, I've written it up in obdeleven boards under golf mk7.5

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 16 November 2017, 18:27

Went to get my wheels replaced and get my PS4's fitted but 2 wheels were marked during fitting so only got two fitted.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 16 November 2017, 18:40

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 16 November 2017, 18:27

Went to get my wheels replaced and get my PS4's fitted but 2 wheels were marked during fitting so only got two fitted.

That must be annoying, are they sorting it out for you?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 16 November 2017, 21:26

Quote from: Watts on 16 November 2017, 18:40

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 16 November 2017, 18:27

Went to get my wheels replaced and get my PS4's fitted but 2 wheels were marked during fitting so only got two fitted.

That must be annoying, are they sorting it out for you?

Yeah they have ordered new wheels no problem.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snooze on 16 November 2017, 21:38

Fourth and first major service 2morrow. On my way to 39k miles after 2.5 yrs

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Pretzel on 17 November 2017, 08:21

Quote from: Snooze on 16 November 2017, 21:38

Fourth and first major service 2morrow. On my way to 39k miles after 2.5 yrs

Has the car required new discs or just the pads in that time?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wantmygti on 17 November 2017, 08:24

Quote from: Snooze on 16 November 2017, 21:38

Fourth and first major service 2morrow. On my way to 39k miles after 2.5 yrs

Do they need a cambelt every 4 years like the mk5? I’m hoping not...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 17 November 2017, 10:33

Not "what I did today" - but a few days ago - I did a deal to trade my MK7 R for a new 7.5. Got a good deal so I struck while the iron was hot  :cool: No estimate on build/delivery yet but I guess it'll be February.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 17 November 2017, 10:37

Quote from: JoeGTI on 17 November 2017, 10:33

Not "what I did today" - but a few days ago - I did a deal to trade my MK7 R for a new 7.5. Got a good deal so I struck while the iron was hot  :cool: No estimate on build/delivery yet but I guess it'll be February.

What colour and spec did you go for Joe?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 17 November 2017, 10:46

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 17 November 2017, 10:37

Quote from: JoeGTI on 17 November 2017, 10:33

Not "what I did today" - but a few days ago - I did a deal to trade my MK7 R for a new 7.5. Got a good deal so I struck while the iron was hot  :cool: No estimate on build/delivery yet but I guess it'll be February.

What colour and spec did you go for Joe?

Indium grey.
5 door DSG.
Tech pack (this includes winter pack, Nav, rear camera, Light assist)
Keyless
DCC
Dynaudio
Leather
Prets.
90% tint.

Oh and remember my wheel alignment / tyre wear concerns? I had that checked out. 100% perfect they said. No adjustment required, they showed me the results and its all apparently bang on. Service guy said the wear I saw on that tyre is not unusual on a powerful car when the tyre gets down (or beyond) the limits, as mine was.... Anyway, no matter, I'll only have the car for another couple of months.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Hebegeebee on 17 November 2017, 10:58

@JoeGTI - Is that a trade for an R? The best of luck with that. Will you be going for black mirror caps or sticking with the Alu?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 17 November 2017, 11:00

Quote from: Hebegeebee on 17 November 2017, 10:58

@JoeGTI - Is that a trade for an R? The best of luck with that. Will you be going for black mirror caps or sticking with the Alu?

Yep, trading the 152 R  :smiley: Got a very good deal in the end, so pretty happy.

I've not asked for the black caps but I think what I might do is buy the black ones myself as accessories and swap them back and over as the mood takes me. The silver ones are way more expensive to buy aftermarket than the black ones. They're pretty easy to swap off as I know only too well  :sick:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 17 November 2017, 11:36

Quote from: JoeGTI on 17 November 2017, 10:46

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 17 November 2017, 10:37

Quote from: JoeGTI on 17 November 2017, 10:33

Not "what I did today" - but a few days ago - I did a deal to trade my MK7 R for a new 7.5. Got a good deal so I struck while the iron was hot  :cool: No estimate on build/delivery yet but I guess it'll be February.

What colour and spec did you go for Joe?

Indium grey.
5 door DSG.
Tech pack (this includes winter pack, Nav, rear camera, Light assist)
Keyless
DCC
Dynaudio
Leather
Prets.
90% tint.

Oh and remember my wheel alignment / tyre wear concerns? I had that checked out. 100% perfect they said. No adjustment required, they showed me the results and its all apparently bang on. Service guy said the wear I saw on that tyre is not unusual on a powerful car when the tyre gets down (or beyond) the limits, as mine was.... Anyway, no matter, I'll only have the car for another couple of months.

Nice spec Joe.  Hopefully not too long a wait.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 17 November 2017, 11:39

No estimate yet Rebecca, but I'd guess it'll be February at the earliest. I'm in no rush though.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 17 November 2017, 11:43

Quote from: JoeGTI on 17 November 2017, 10:46

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 17 November 2017, 10:37

Quote from: JoeGTI on 17 November 2017, 10:33

Not "what I did today" - but a few days ago - I did a deal to trade my MK7 R for a new 7.5. Got a good deal so I struck while the iron was hot  :cool: No estimate on build/delivery yet but I guess it'll be February.

What colour and spec did you go for Joe?

Indium grey.
5 door DSG.
Tech pack (this includes winter pack, Nav, rear camera, Light assist)
Keyless
DCC
Dynaudio
Leather
Prets.
90% tint.

Oh and remember my wheel alignment / tyre wear concerns? I had that checked out. 100% perfect they said. No adjustment required, they showed me the results and its all apparently bang on. Service guy said the wear I saw on that tyre is not unusual on a powerful car when the tyre gets down (or beyond) the limits, as mine was.... Anyway, no matter, I'll only have the car for another couple of months.

Very nice spec Joe, don't forget to keep your PS4S's

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 17 November 2017, 11:59

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 17 November 2017, 11:43

Quote from: JoeGTI on 17 November 2017, 10:46

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 17 November 2017, 10:37

Quote from: JoeGTI on 17 November 2017, 10:33

Not "what I did today" - but a few days ago - I did a deal to trade my MK7 R for a new 7.5. Got a good deal so I struck while the iron was hot  :cool: No estimate on build/delivery yet but I guess it'll be February.

What colour and spec did you go for Joe?

Indium grey.
5 door DSG.
Tech pack (this includes winter pack, Nav, rear camera, Light assist)
Keyless
DCC
Dynaudio
Leather
Prets.
90% tint.

Oh and remember my wheel alignment / tyre wear concerns? I had that checked out. 100% perfect they said. No adjustment required, they showed me the results and its all apparently bang on. Service guy said the wear I saw on that tyre is not unusual on a powerful car when the tyre gets down (or beyond) the limits, as mine was.... Anyway, no matter, I'll only have the car for another couple of months.

Very nice spec Joe, don't forget to keep your PS4S's

lol, I don't think I'll be going to the bother of swapping them off again.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snooze on 17 November 2017, 13:33

Not yet

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snooze on 17 November 2017, 13:35

It’s got a chain. Doesn’t need replacing

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wantmygti on 17 November 2017, 14:45

Quote from: Snooze on 17 November 2017, 13:35

It’s got a chain. Doesn’t need replacing

I was hoping that was the case but couldn’t find it written anywhere.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 17 November 2017, 15:30

Quote from: JoeGTI on 17 November 2017, 11:00

Quote from: Hebegeebee on 17 November 2017, 10:58

@JoeGTI - Is that a trade for an R? The best of luck with that. Will you be going for black mirror caps or sticking with the Alu?

Yep, trading the 152 R  :smiley: Got a very good deal in the end, so pretty happy.

I've not asked for the black caps but I think what I might do is buy the black ones myself as accessories and swap them back and over as the mood takes me. The silver ones are way more expensive to buy aftermarket than the black ones. They're pretty easy to swap off as I know only too well  :sick:

Nice one Joe, good spec and colour :afro:
 :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: maxie on 17 November 2017, 18:09

i've taken my 2week old gti to the dealer to have diogs that have told us the vw badge+sensor was lose and was then tightened, but now needs recalibrating.. :(    not quite what this post was after so sorry for that, but just needed to vent a little....

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 17 November 2017, 18:28

Quote from: Exonian on 17 November 2017, 15:30

Quote from: JoeGTI on 17 November 2017, 11:00

Quote from: Hebegeebee on 17 November 2017, 10:58

@JoeGTI - Is that a trade for an R? The best of luck with that. Will you be going for black mirror caps or sticking with the Alu?

Yep, trading the 152 R  :smiley: Got a very good deal in the end, so pretty happy.

I've not asked for the black caps but I think what I might do is buy the black ones myself as accessories and swap them back and over as the mood takes me. The silver ones are way more expensive to buy aftermarket than the black ones. They're pretty easy to swap off as I know only too well  :sick:

Nice one Joe, good spec and colour :afro:
 :smiley:

Cheers!
Yeah its not going to be as striking looking as the Lapiz blue I guess but I fancied a change.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mustard on 17 November 2017, 19:19

Fitted my winter wheels and tyres, bit overkill for the sunny south but to get out of my road its uphill with a right angle turn at the top, very narrow and a challenge if icing, plus I need them when I visit my daughter in Denmark, where they are a legal requirement between November and March.(https://s7.postimg.org/5kyu25xor/IMG_0837.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 17 November 2017, 19:23

Quote from: mustard on 17 November 2017, 19:19

Fitted my winter wheels and tyres, bit overkill for the sunny south but to get out of my road its uphill with a right angle turn at the top, very narrow and a challenge if icing, plus I need them when I visit my daughter in Denmark, where they are a legal requirement between November and March.(https://s7.postimg.org/5kyu25xor/IMG_0837.jpg)

They look really good.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snooze on 17 November 2017, 20:01

Quote from: Pretzel on 17 November 2017, 08:21

Quote from: Snooze on 16 November 2017, 21:38

Fourth and first major service 2morrow. On my way to 39k miles after 2.5 yrs

Has the car required new discs or just the pads in that time?

Didn’t mention the discs. Rear pads were 30% worn fronts 50%

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mustard on 17 November 2017, 20:34

Quote from: Booth11 on 17 November 2017, 19:23

Quote from: mustard on 17 November 2017, 19:19

Fitted my winter wheels and tyres, bit overkill for the sunny south but to get out of my road its uphill with a right angle turn at the top, very narrow and a challenge if icing, plus I need them when I visit my daughter in Denmark, where they are a legal requirement between November and March.(https://s7.postimg.org/5kyu25xor/IMG_0837.jpg)

They look really good.

Thanks, they are a set of Audi BBS wheels that I picked up cheap, only issue is that they are 54ET, so need 3-5mm spacers to clear the calipers.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snooze on 17 November 2017, 21:08

Quote from: mustard on 17 November 2017, 20:34

Quote from: Booth11 on 17 November 2017, 19:23

Quote from: mustard on 17 November 2017, 19:19

Fitted my winter wheels and tyres, bit overkill for the sunny south but to get out of my road its uphill with a right angle turn at the top, very narrow and a challenge if icing, plus I need them when I visit my daughter in Denmark, where they are a legal requirement between November and March.(https://s7.postimg.org/5kyu25xor/IMG_0837.jpg)

They look really good.

Thanks, they are a set of Audi BBS wheels that I picked up cheap, only issue is that they are 54ET, so need 3-5mm spacers to clear the calipers.

Wow, they look awful!  :sick:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 18 November 2017, 13:30

Quote from: Snooze on 17 November 2017, 21:08

Quote from: mustard on 17 November 2017, 20:34

Quote from: Booth11 on 17 November 2017, 19:23

Quote from: mustard on 17 November 2017, 19:19

Fitted my winter wheels and tyres, bit overkill for the sunny south but to get out of my road its uphill with a right angle turn at the top, very narrow and a challenge if icing, plus I need them when I visit my daughter in Denmark, where they are a legal requirement between November and March.(https://s7.postimg.org/5kyu25xor/IMG_0837.jpg)

They look really good.

Thanks, they are a set of Audi BBS wheels that I picked up cheap, only issue is that they are 54ET, so need 3-5mm spacers to clear the calipers.

Wow, they look awful!  :sick:

 :grin:

Something doesn't look right - what size are they and what size tyres? I know you don't get winter wheels to look amazing but running around like that for 4-5 months...  :shocked:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CocoPops on 18 November 2017, 14:17

I love the BBS style.
Keep looking for a set of Ed30 wheels for my winters.

Kicking myself because I sold a mint set back in 2009 when I sold my Ed30.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 18 November 2017, 15:34

A customer of mine who owns a 14 plate Golf tdi has just had her DSG gearbox completely fail.
VW are replacing it free of charge although the car is out of warranty. £5000 job apparently.
Anyone else suffered this?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 18 November 2017, 16:01

Quote from: CocoPops on 18 November 2017, 14:17

I love the BBS style.
Keep looking for a set of Ed30 wheels for my winters.

Kicking myself because I sold a mint set back in 2009 when I sold my Ed30.

There are usually sets of VZ033’s knocking around for sensible money which have the benefit of a better width and offset.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kane1210 on 18 November 2017, 17:11

Today in the world of the white silver GTI I had the KW spacers and springs fitted!! Very happy with the results!

(https://preview.ibb.co/iNtB2m/20171118_165802.jpg) (https://ibb.co/buMLv6)
(https://preview.ibb.co/dX4Jhm/20171118_165735.jpg) (https://ibb.co/cFvfv6)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mustard on 18 November 2017, 20:31

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 18 November 2017, 13:30

Quote from: Snooze on 17 November 2017, 21:08

Quote from: mustard on 17 November 2017, 20:34

Quote from: Booth11 on 17 November 2017, 19:23

Quote from: mustard on 17 November 2017, 19:19

Fitted my winter wheels and tyres, bit overkill for the sunny south but to get out of my road its uphill with a right angle turn at the top, very narrow and a challenge if icing, plus I need them when I visit my daughter in Denmark, where they are a legal requirement between November and March.(https://s7.postimg.org/5kyu25xor/IMG_0837.jpg)

They look really good.

Thanks, they are a set of Audi BBS wheels that I picked up cheap, only issue is that they are 54ET, so need 3-5mm spacers to clear the calipers.

Wow, they look awful!  :sick:

 :grin:

Something doesn't look right - what size are they and what size tyres? I know you don't get winter wheels to look amazing but running around like that for 4-5 months...  :shocked:

They are 18 x 7.5 with 225/40 tyres (standard size for the R), not as good as the Pretorias I grant you. but fine with me.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: cosmicremedy on 19 November 2017, 18:24

Quote from: kane1210 on 18 November 2017, 17:11

Today in the world of the white silver GTI I had the KW spacers and springs fitted!! Very happy with the results!

(https://preview.ibb.co/iNtB2m/20171118_165802.jpg) (https://ibb.co/buMLv6)
(https://preview.ibb.co/dX4Jhm/20171118_165735.jpg) (https://ibb.co/cFvfv6)

Looks great, not to over the top.  Still a bit OEM, which is good to me  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jeni_R_ on 21 November 2017, 15:38

Quote from: mustard on 17 November 2017, 19:19

Fitted my winter wheels and tyres, bit overkill for the sunny south but to get out of my road its uphill with a right angle turn at the top, very narrow and a challenge if icing, plus I need them when I visit my daughter in Denmark, where they are a legal requirement between November and March.(https://s7.postimg.org/5kyu25xor/IMG_0837.jpg)

Hi mustard what wheels and tyres are they ?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 21 November 2017, 16:24

Quote from: Jeni_R_ on 21 November 2017, 15:38

Quote from: mustard on 17 November 2017, 19:19

Fitted my winter wheels and tyres, bit overkill for the sunny south but to get out of my road its uphill with a right angle turn at the top, very narrow and a challenge if icing, plus I need them when I visit my daughter in Denmark, where they are a legal requirement between November and March.(https://s7.postimg.org/5kyu25xor/IMG_0837.jpg)

Hi mustard what wheels and tyres are they ?

Check out reply #7655 in this discussion thread.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 21 November 2017, 17:19

Got a full set of PS4S fitted today. They certainly look the part. Only had a short drive so far but seems a bit more comfortable and quieter than the outgoing P-Zeros. Or is it all in my head? :undecided: Will check pressures in the morning and have another go, just for sh!ts and giggles, why not? :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 25 November 2017, 22:11

Swapped my rather clean GTi...

(https://s26.postimg.org/8k2vucayx/IMG_1259.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/hrv4b1i11/)

For a rather dirty RS3...

(https://s26.postimg.org/v63ltbzbd/DSC00381.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/ayq6111tx/)

But only for a short while..  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sequence on 26 November 2017, 00:04

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 25 November 2017, 22:11

Swapped my rather clean GTi...

(https://s26.postimg.org/8k2vucayx/IMG_1259.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/hrv4b1i11/)

For a rather dirty RS3...

(https://s26.postimg.org/v63ltbzbd/DSC00381.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/ayq6111tx/)
Ooooo...
But only for a short while..  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 26 November 2017, 10:35

I'm not a big fan of the looks of the RS3 but I think the S3 is the best looking hatch on the road, especially the 3 door variant  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 26 November 2017, 11:32

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 25 November 2017, 22:11

Swapped my rather clean GTi...


For a rather dirty RS3...


But only for a short while..  :smiley:

A grey RS3 just went past my house and the first thing I saw when I clicked on the forum was your pic! How odd.

Review required.
I'd love an RS3 but not the price.
Then again I might be disappointed with it, who knows?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Eccie on 26 November 2017, 16:17

Quote from: kalimon on 26 November 2017, 10:35

I'm not a big fan of the looks of the RS3 but I think the S3 is the best looking hatch on the road, especially the 3 door variant  :cool:

I keep trying to get my wife in a S3 saloon, but can’t find one with the right spec

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 26 November 2017, 16:25

What's strange is that it goes against everything I dislike in a Golf :shocked:
I'd love a 3 door Navarra blue S3 whereas I really don't like any of the Golf blues and don't care for 3 door Golfs :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 26 November 2017, 16:56

Quote from: kalimon on 26 November 2017, 16:25

...and don't care for 3 door Golfs :smiley:

 :cry: :sad: You're doorist....

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 26 November 2017, 17:06

Quote from: Watts on 26 November 2017, 16:56

Quote from: kalimon on 26 November 2017, 16:25

...and don't care for 3 door Golfs :smiley:

 :cry: :sad: You're doorist....

Your's is obviously the exception to my weird rule :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 26 November 2017, 17:20

Quote from: kalimon on 26 November 2017, 17:06

Quote from: Watts on 26 November 2017, 16:56

Quote from: kalimon on 26 November 2017, 16:25

...and don't care for 3 door Golfs :smiley:

 :cry: :sad: You're doorist....

Your's is obviously the exception to my weird rule :grin:

 :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 26 November 2017, 20:55

Went to put the winters on the R wagon and got thwarted by a locking wheel and seems the 12v has given up the ghost, gave it a quick one over and booked into the dealers

Putting the winters on the R more door was less eventful

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wantmygti on 26 November 2017, 21:50

Quote from: Watts on 26 November 2017, 16:56

Quote from: kalimon on 26 November 2017, 16:25

...and don't care for 3 door Golfs :smiley:

 :cry: :sad: You're doorist....

Some say doorist, some simply say ‘wrong’!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: BobbyT on 26 November 2017, 22:19

New foot rest arrived for the R... Just need the car now. A few other little bits en-route too.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 27 November 2017, 12:22

Quote from: Exonian on 26 November 2017, 11:32

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 25 November 2017, 22:11

Swapped my rather clean GTi...


For a rather dirty RS3...


But only for a short while..  :smiley:

A grey RS3 just went past my house and the first thing I saw when I clicked on the forum was your pic! How odd.

Review required.
I'd love an RS3 but not the price.
Then again I might be disappointed with it, who knows?

Not sure if i can post a review here as it's not too on topic? But quickly...

Looks - bit more compact estate with roof bars and really needs the black pack in my opinion
Interior - I think I actually prefer the Golf. Audi's went minimalist and the screen although cool when it appears out the dash is quite small and more dated than the Mk7.5. The wheel is easy to use though compared to touchscreen. I'd say the seats in the GTI feel more supportive and this one had the Super Sports seats.
Driving - I've driven one twice before and the engine really is epic. I've been lucky to drive a lot of performance cars but noise this thing makes is so good - justifies the price in my eyes. Engine and exhaust, even though this one didn't have the optional sports exhaust (which borders on outrageous) it still sounds fantastic and getting back in the Golf last night it felt rather uneventful. The RS3 seems more turbocharged if that makes sense, you can feel a bit of lag whereas the GTI never really feels turbocharged. But acceleration is hardcore and grip even if in this weather is very good. Owners have data logged them under 4 seconds to 60.

Overall I'd say it feels a lot more special (which it should do of course) than the GTI and even driving around at slow speeds, you can sense it has an edge to it. I think fast driving would require some concentration as speed increases very quickly. I experienced some under steer at low speed which I know is an issue in all the tests.

Having not driven a Golf R I can't compare the 2. But the RS definitely is one serious hot hatch.

This is how it was returned to it's owner...  :cool:

(https://s19.postimg.org/674pmxokj/IMG_1227.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/svtwmi5y7/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 27 November 2017, 13:31

Quote from: wigit on 26 November 2017, 20:55

Went to put the winters on the R wagon and got thwarted by a locking wheel and seems the 12v has given up the ghost, gave it a quick one over and booked into the dealers

Putting the winters on the R more door was less eventful

Do you mean a locking wheel nut or the wheel was stuck on? When I put my spacers on the rear wheels were really hard to get off, had to give them a fair few hits with a rubber mallet.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Finglonga on 27 November 2017, 15:31

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 27 November 2017, 12:22

Audi.....stuff and things.

So glad I am not the only one that prefers the interior to the Golf. It was the deal breaker for me when I was looking at them as I would never be happy sitting inside the Audi. Plus not sure why but they make me travel sick when driving the A3?!?!?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 27 November 2017, 16:02

Quote from: Finglonga on 27 November 2017, 15:31

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 27 November 2017, 12:22

Audi.....stuff and things.

So glad I am not the only one that prefers the interior to the Golf. It was the deal breaker for me when I was looking at them as I would never be happy sitting inside the Audi. Plus not sure why but they make me travel sick when driving the A3?!?!?

I also felt slight motion sickness when driving my wife's A3 but my 2006 plate A3 was fine :sick:
Hers was DSG and mine was manual if that would make a difference :undecided:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 27 November 2017, 16:47

Quote from: Finglonga on 27 November 2017, 15:31

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 27 November 2017, 12:22

Audi.....stuff and things.

So glad I am not the only one that prefers the interior to the Golf. It was the deal breaker for me when I was looking at them as I would never be happy sitting inside the Audi. Plus not sure why but they make me travel sick when driving the A3?!?!?

Same here, I was going for an A3 but neither my OH or I liked the interior. Especially the silly pop up screen. Just something to go wrong.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Eccie on 27 November 2017, 17:31

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 27 November 2017, 13:31

Quote from: wigit on 26 November 2017, 20:55

Went to put the winters on the R wagon and got thwarted by a locking wheel and seems the 12v has given up the ghost, gave it a quick one over and booked into the dealers

Putting the winters on the R more door was less eventful

Do you mean a locking wheel nut or the wheel was stuck on? When I put my spacers on the rear wheels were really hard to get off, had to give them a fair few hits with a rubber mallet.

I took my locking wheel bolts off 2 years ago and just used a normal bolt after I had trouble getting one off after the garage over tightened one - had to bash an old socket over the top to get it off after it stripped - thankfully the last one!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Eccie on 27 November 2017, 17:33

Its getting colder so I put the winter wheels and tyres on

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4515/24809449498_8c98db5977_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DNjUZh)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 27 November 2017, 18:43

Quote from: Eccie on 27 November 2017, 17:33

Its getting colder so I put the winter wheels and tyres on

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4515/24809449498_8c98db5977_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DNjUZh)

Looks really good :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Guzzle on 27 November 2017, 18:56

Quote from: kalimon on 27 November 2017, 18:43

Quote from: Eccie on 27 November 2017, 17:33

Its getting colder so I put the winter wheels and tyres on

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4515/24809449498_8c98db5977_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DNjUZh)

Looks really good :smiley:

Agreed. White GTi, black alloys, red calipers. It's a good look.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 27 November 2017, 22:02

Quote from: Eccie on 27 November 2017, 17:33

Its getting colder so I put the winter wheels and tyres on

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4515/24809449498_8c98db5977_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DNjUZh)

Looking good for winter wheels  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 27 November 2017, 22:07

So in 4k miles I've now had 2 punctures... Both been rears, 1st one was too close to edge but they agreed to repair it but this one.. New tyre needed so had to get a Bridgestone as wanted everything matching. God knows how a screw gets right on the shoulder like that, almost in the sidewall!

(https://s26.postimg.org/aemmep021/IMG_1272.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/uyrgd6ft1/)

Anyone else found punctures happen frequently on the Golf or is it just bad luck? I had my C Class 2 years and 20k miles and not 1 puncture.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Guzzle on 27 November 2017, 22:41

It's surely just bad luck.

I had 2 punctures on my first car that I only did 20k miles in. I had a puncture on my next car (Golf Mk5) when it was only 2 days old. I had another one a couple of years later, but haven't had any for about 10 years now (until tomorrow, now i've tempted fate)!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 27 November 2017, 22:46

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 27 November 2017, 13:31

Do you mean a locking wheel nut or the wheel was stuck on? When I put my spacers on the rear wheels were really hard to get off, had to give them a fair few hits with a rubber mallet.

It is a locking wheel nut issue which I do not want to force, the VW dealer can do that but, some key shapes are better than others from my VW history.

I use copper grease, i think using spacer or spigot rings without it is a school boy error which i have only done once

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Eccie on 27 November 2017, 23:04

Quote from: wigit on 27 November 2017, 22:46

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 27 November 2017, 13:31

Do you mean a locking wheel nut or the wheel was stuck on? When I put my spacers on the rear wheels were really hard to get off, had to give them a fair few hits with a rubber mallet.

It is a locking wheel nut issue which I do not want to force, the VW dealer can do that but, some key shapes are better than others from my VW history.

I use copper grease, i think using spacer or spigot rings without it is a school boy error which i have only done once

I think it’s to easy for garages to over tighten them with the air gun thingy - they should be torqued up by hand - but time is money I guess.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Eccie on 27 November 2017, 23:09

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 27 November 2017, 22:02

Quote from: Eccie on 27 November 2017, 17:33

Its getting colder so I put the winter wheels and tyres on

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4515/24809449498_8c98db5977_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DNjUZh)

Looking good for winter wheels  :cool:

The monza are easy wheels to clean, no tiny spokes to fiddle with, just a quick easy wash when it’s cold

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 28 November 2017, 10:32

Quote from: Eccie on 27 November 2017, 23:04

Quote from: wigit on 27 November 2017, 22:46

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 27 November 2017, 13:31

Do you mean a locking wheel nut or the wheel was stuck on? When I put my spacers on the rear wheels were really hard to get off, had to give them a fair few hits with a rubber mallet.

It is a locking wheel nut issue which I do not want to force, the VW dealer can do that but, some key shapes are better than others from my VW history.

I use copper grease, i think using spacer or spigot rings without it is a school boy error which i have only done once

I think it’s to easy for garages to over tighten them with the air gun thingy - they should be torqued up by hand - but time is money I guess.

It is very common for rear wheels on a new car to be hard to remove the first time from factory. I've had it on every new car I've had.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTD1414 on 28 November 2017, 10:43

Ordered a 7.5 GTD to replace my current mk7 for March delivery.

DSG 5 door
Deep Black Pearl
Art Velours
90% Tints

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 28 November 2017, 14:22

Given it a good wash, partially clayed and waxed.

(https://s6.postimg.org/c0le3dmwx/20171128_130850.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/ir1vcta2l/)

(https://s6.postimg.org/bb2lr0u35/20171128_130913.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/4xdinrp71/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 28 November 2017, 14:49

Quote from: Watts on 28 November 2017, 14:22

Given it a good wash, partially clayed and waxed.

(https://s6.postimg.org/c0le3dmwx/20171128_130850.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/ir1vcta2l/)

(https://s6.postimg.org/bb2lr0u35/20171128_130913.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/4xdinrp71/)

I bet a bird(avian type) sh!ts on it by tomorrow  :whistle:

That's what usually happens with me.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 28 November 2017, 14:53

I have an understanding with my local feathered friends and they respect my car. Apart from one robin who's a dirty little fecker...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 28 November 2017, 14:57

Quote from: Watts on 28 November 2017, 14:53

I have an understanding with my local feathered friends and they respect my car. Apart from one robin who's a dirty little fecker...

What about the non avian types :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 28 November 2017, 17:15

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 28 November 2017, 14:57

Quote from: Watts on 28 November 2017, 14:53

I have an understanding with my local feathered friends and they respect my car. Apart from one robin who's a dirty little fecker...

What about the non avian types :laugh:

I'd have to think twice about taking her out again.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 28 November 2017, 17:49

Quote from: dubber36 on 28 November 2017, 17:15

I'd have to think twice about taking her out again.

That was Lemmy's favourite joke :D

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: andy28 on 03 December 2017, 12:04

Quote from: andy28 on 12 November 2017, 20:34

I put some winter wheels on... and then ordered some Eibach Pro springs to try and reduce that wheel arch gap.

(https://s20.postimg.org/kbzjax8kt/DSC_1182.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/u9ak3zg6h/)

Now had the Eibach Pro Kit fitted - I do wonder whether I should have gone lower still with the Eibach Sportlines but the ride is lovely!

Before
(https://s20.postimg.org/kbzjax8kt/DSC_1182.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/u9ak3zg6h/)

After
(https://s20.postimg.org/t97b0gzr1/DSC_1209.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/miqtr1cl5/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Guzzle on 03 December 2017, 12:22

I wouldn't want mine any lower than that.

Fine as it is.

🖒

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 7MAT on 03 December 2017, 12:23

Looks great, love the ride quality with the Eibach Pro springs.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 04 December 2017, 16:49

As someone who actually has Sportlines (and BBS SR wheels) , that looks plenty low enough for me and your front end comfort is probably miles ahead of mine!

And 18s easily look big enough with it lowered.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: andy28 on 04 December 2017, 20:13

Thanks guys, had a good run on my way back from work across road surfaces of varying quality and really happy with look and feel. The test will be when my 19s go back on in the spring!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Wide on 05 December 2017, 07:06

Driving very fast...  :grin:

https://youtu.be/QAb4DeEjpV0 (https://youtu.be/QAb4DeEjpV0)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 08 December 2017, 17:15

Got home from a week away and 650 miles. Really impressed with the Michelin tyres, even with a semi-enthusiastic pull away from standstill at some lights when I'd been pushed into the wrong lane didn't enduce any wheelspin or tramping at an ambient 3C.

But,

1. Starting at motorway services today I got a high pitched buzz and all manner of warnings, ACC not working, tyres not at the correct pressure, ESC non functional plus warning lights and the handbrake wouldn't come on. I switched off, got out, locked, unlocked and switched on to the same high pitched warning but then everything was back to normal. Any ideas anyone? I might have imagined it but when it started it didn't sound like it was turning over on the starter as quick as normal, could the battery be weak what with the low temperatures?

And 2. The HVAC system is proving a bit annoying, set to auto (no AC) and the car is warm but there is cool air coming from the face level vents causing my right arm and hand getting really cold. Solved by switching the air to come on to the central vents so warm air can come out of them but then the system doesn't regulate the temperature very well and defeats the point of having the auto function. I never had this problem in my last car which you could pretty much set and forget. Is this just a quirk, do others have this problem or is it in the setting up? Or could the door seal be ineffective?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Eccie on 08 December 2017, 17:23

Quote from: Watts on 08 December 2017, 17:15

Got home from a week away and 650 miles. Really impressed with the Michelin tyres, even with a semi-enthusiastic pull away from standstill at some lights when I'd been pushed into the wrong lane didn't enduce any wheelspin or tramping at an ambient 3C.

But,

1. Starting at motorway services today I got a high pitched buzz and all manner of warnings, ACC not working, tyres not at the correct pressure, ESC non functional plus warning lights and the handbrake wouldn't come on. I switched off, got out, locked, unlocked and switched on to the same high pitched warning but then everything was back to normal. Any ideas anyone? I might have imagined it but when it started it didn't sound like it was turning over on the starter as quick as normal, could the battery be weak what with the low temperatures?

And 2. The HVAC system is proving a bit annoying, set to auto (no AC) and the car is warm but there is cool air coming from the face level vents causing my right arm and hand getting really cold. Solved by switching the air to come on to the central vents so warm air can come out of them but then the system doesn't regulate the temperature very well and defeats the point of having the auto function. I never had this problem in my last car which you could pretty much set and forget. Is this just a quirk, do others have this problem or is it in the setting up? Or could the door seal be ineffective?

Watts - were you using stop/start - I’ve been told by two very senior VW tech’s that the stop/start can trigger all sorts of warnings/gremlins when the battery energy level drops because of prolonged use of stop/start. I turn it off 98% of the time

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 08 December 2017, 17:38

Thanks for the reply Eccie, I have the stop/start on all the time. On this journey apart from a bit of traffic at the start for which I don't remember if it stopped or not, the rest was steady A road followed by motorway for about 2 hours having rarely stopped. I shall definitely bear that in mind though.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 09 December 2017, 11:45

Quote from: Watts on 08 December 2017, 17:15

Got home from a week away and 650 miles. Really impressed with the Michelin tyres, even with a semi-enthusiastic pull away from standstill at some lights when I'd been pushed into the wrong lane didn't enduce any wheelspin or tramping at an ambient 3C.

But,

1. Starting at motorway services today I got a high pitched buzz and all manner of warnings, ACC not working, tyres not at the correct pressure, ESC non functional plus warning lights and the handbrake wouldn't come on. I switched off, got out, locked, unlocked and switched on to the same high pitched warning but then everything was back to normal. Any ideas anyone? I might have imagined it but when it started it didn't sound like it was turning over on the starter as quick as normal, could the battery be weak what with the low temperatures?

And 2. The HVAC system is proving a bit annoying, set to auto (no AC) and the car is warm but there is cool air coming from the face level vents causing my right arm and hand getting really cold. Solved by switching the air to come on to the central vents so warm air can come out of them but then the system doesn't regulate the temperature very well and defeats the point of having the auto function. I never had this problem in my last car which you could pretty much set and forget. Is this just a quirk, do others have this problem or is it in the setting up? Or could the door seal be ineffective?

First one, no idea.

Second one, why do you not have the AC turned on? I leave mine on all the time and have done for 15 years or more.

As for the tyres, the PS4 tyres I fitted are so much better than the Bridgestone  so I can only think how much better the PS4S tyres would be.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 09 December 2017, 11:49

Not today but yesterday I ordered a set of badge skins and my wife is buying me a revo map for Christmas.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 09 December 2017, 12:10

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 09 December 2017, 11:45

First one, no idea.

Second one, why do you not have the AC turned on? I leave mine on all the time and have done for 15 years or more.

As for the tyres, the PS4 tyres I fitted are so much better than the Bridgestone  so I can only think how much better the PS4S tyres would be.

I use the AC if the car is steaming up but otherwise switch it off. Not sure if that would make any difference? I might give it a go though, nothing to loose. Thanks :smiley:

I can't imagine much difference between the PS4 and the PS4S but I reckon they are essential if you want to get the best from these cars, well worth the money particularly as so far I haven't actually spent any :laugh:

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 09 December 2017, 11:49

Not today but yesterday I ordered a set of badge skins and my wife is buying me a revo map for Christmas.

You have your wife very well trained, I asked for a VWR turbo elbow but I'm fairly sure the look I got wasn't very positive :sad:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 09 December 2017, 16:43

Been back to dealers once again as I still have a rattle noise. They are still adamant it's the wastegate actuator but imagine my surprise after taking it to my local tyre and exhaust place to find out it's the centre box section of the exhaust rattling! How can two different dealers after three visits not manage to find an issue that was diagnosed within 2 minutes of car being up on the ramp. Now I just need to tell the dealer that I've found the issue and they need to replace the exhaust.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 09 December 2017, 17:03

Quote from: mcmaddy on 09 December 2017, 16:43

Been back to dealers once again as I still have a rattle noise. They are still adamant it's the wastegate actuator but imagine my surprise after taking it to my local tyre and exhaust place to find out it's the centre box section of the exhaust rattling! How can two different dealers after three visits not manage to find an issue that was diagnosed within 2 minutes of car being up on the ramp. Now I just need to tell the dealer that I've found the issue and they need to replace the exhaust.

I don't think you need anyone on here to tell you why they didn't find it. It does drive me mad though that dealers don't seem to have any people that have even the smallest bit of knowledge now days.

At least you've now found the problem for them.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 09 December 2017, 17:06

Quote from: Watts on 09 December 2017, 12:10

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 09 December 2017, 11:45

First one, no idea.

Second one, why do you not have the AC turned on? I leave mine on all the time and have done for 15 years or more.

As for the tyres, the PS4 tyres I fitted are so much better than the Bridgestone  so I can only think how much better the PS4S tyres would be.

I use the AC if the car is steaming up but otherwise switch it off. Not sure if that would make any difference? I might give it a go though, nothing to loose. Thanks :smiley:

I can't imagine much difference between the PS4 and the PS4S but I reckon they are essential if you want to get the best from these cars, well worth the money particularly as so far I haven't actually spent any :laugh:

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 09 December 2017, 11:49

Not today but yesterday I ordered a set of badge skins and my wife is buying me a revo map for Christmas.

You have your wife very well trained, I asked for a VWR turbo elbow but I'm fairly sure the look I got wasn't very positive :sad:

You're doing more damage to your system by not having the AC on all the time.

My wife is into cars too, in fact I meet her at a track weekend.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 09 December 2017, 18:03

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 09 December 2017, 17:03

Quote from: mcmaddy on 09 December 2017, 16:43

Been back to dealers once again as I still have a rattle noise. They are still adamant it's the wastegate actuator but imagine my surprise after taking it to my local tyre and exhaust place to find out it's the centre box section of the exhaust rattling! How can two different dealers after three visits not manage to find an issue that was diagnosed within 2 minutes of car being up on the ramp. Now I just need to tell the dealer that I've found the issue and they need to replace the exhaust.

I don't think you need anyone on here to tell you why they didn't find it. It does drive me mad though that dealers don't seem to have any people that have even the smallest bit of knowledge now days.

At least you've now found the problem for them.

Just now getting prepared for the battle ahead haha shouldn't laugh really 😔

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 11 December 2017, 18:39

Went out in this evening to the office and driving along at 20mph in what can only be described as a JOKE to council and a muppet in a VW transporter pulled out in front of me.

Luckily I was able to stop but I let him know my feelings by blowing the horn to which he got very agitated and with seriously good dexterity was able to not only shout while letting his window down but was also able to give several different hand gestures.

Unfortunately the one thing he forgot to do was straighten his steering wheel and while hanging out his window still shouting and by this stage foaming at the mouth he drove straight into the car behind me.

I got out with my crutch in hand(I've a broken leg) to see him running at me while doing his best attempt of bamby on ice so I stuck my crutch out and knocked him down. At this point I realised that the car he drove into was an unmarked cop car.

Moral of the story, if your going to drive like a tw@t don't get angry when it's your fault and be an even bigger tw@t. He broke his arm and was drink driving.

Anyone after a very nice looking albeit slightly dented 16 plate top of the range VW transporter I think there should be one coming on the market soon as he is a sole trader(and a tw@t)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Eccie on 11 December 2017, 18:48

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 11 December 2017, 18:39

Went out in this evening to the office and driving along at 20mph in what can only be described as a JOKE to council and a muppet in a VW transporter pulled out in front of me.

Luckily I was able to stop but I let him know my feelings by blowing the horn to which he got very agitated and with seriously good dexterity was able to not only shout while letting his window down but was also able to give several different hand gestures.

Unfortunately the one thing he forgot to do was straighten his steering wheel and while hanging out his window still shouting and by this stage foaming at the mouth he drove straight into the car behind me.

I got out with my crutch in hand(I've a broken leg) to see him running at me while doing his best attempt of bamby on ice so I stuck my crutch out and knocked him down. At this point I realised that the car he drove into was an unmarked cop car.

Moral of the story, if your going to drive like a tw@t don't get angry when it's your fault and be an even bigger tw@t. He broke his arm and was drink driving.

Anyone after a very nice looking albeit slightly dented 16 plate top of the range VW transporter I think there should be one coming on the market soon as he is a sole trader(and a tw@t)

I bet that made your day - I think you should also go and buy a lottery ticket tonight

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 11 December 2017, 18:49

^^ As above and can you share your numbers pretty please :wink: :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: hog_hedge on 11 December 2017, 20:23

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 11 December 2017, 18:39

Went out in this evening to the office and driving along at 20mph in what can only be described as a JOKE to council and a muppet in a VW transporter pulled out in front of me.

Luckily I was able to stop but I let him know my feelings by blowing the horn to which he got very agitated and with seriously good dexterity was able to not only shout while letting his window down but was also able to give several different hand gestures.

Unfortunately the one thing he forgot to do was straighten his steering wheel and while hanging out his window still shouting and by this stage foaming at the mouth he drove straight into the car behind me.

I got out with my crutch in hand(I've a broken leg) to see him running at me while doing his best attempt of bamby on ice so I stuck my crutch out and knocked him down. At this point I realised that the car he drove into was an unmarked cop car.

Moral of the story, if your going to drive like a tw@t don't get angry when it's your fault and be an even bigger tw@t. He broke his arm and was drink driving.

Anyone after a very nice looking albeit slightly dented 16 plate top of the range VW transporter I think there should be one coming on the market soon as he is a sole trader(and a tw@t)

That is brilliant. He’s going to feel like a right tit once he sobers up. He’ll get a criminal record too, ouch!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 12 December 2017, 12:18

Do you really get a criminal record by getting done for drink driving? Ouch

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 12 December 2017, 17:50

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 12 December 2017, 12:18

Do you really get a criminal record by getting done for drink driving? Ouch

I don't think you do

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: maxie on 12 December 2017, 17:56

Quote from: kalimon on 12 December 2017, 17:50

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 12 December 2017, 12:18

Do you really get a criminal record by getting done for drink driving? Ouch

I don't think you do

i'd of thought you  do, as it's a criminal offence to drink and drive = criminal record :)

and if it's bad enuff prison you go too :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: a9wyn on 12 December 2017, 18:12

Cleaned the wheels.Tried to make the car look half decent in this weather

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 12 December 2017, 18:28

Quote from: maxie on 12 December 2017, 17:56

Quote from: kalimon on 12 December 2017, 17:50

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 12 December 2017, 12:18

Do you really get a criminal record by getting done for drink driving? Ouch

I don't think you do

i'd of thought you  do, as it's a criminal offence to drink and drive = criminal record :)

and if it's bad enuff prison you go too :)

You might well be right :huh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kane1210 on 12 December 2017, 21:30

Had the racingline r600 intake fitted over the weekend!!! Beautiful bit of kit! Mild gains with enhanced sound and feel on the throttle! 8/10


https://www.instagram.com/p/Bchva4EH24x/

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Vwjap on 12 December 2017, 22:02

Added lap timer to my AID and tried to add SOC but it seems it’s not available for the facelift

(http://preview.ibb.co/nOS74b/7_B97_B32_C_0_FD4_4_AB6_B1_FF_D01_E3_EEBECDD.jpg) (http://ibb.co/maRdAG)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: andy28 on 12 December 2017, 22:03

Quote from: kane1210 on 12 December 2017, 21:30

Had the racingline r600 intake fitted over the weekend!!! Beautiful bit of kit! Mild gains with enhanced sound and feel on the throttle! 8/10


https://www.instagram.com/p/Bchva4EH24x/

Looks and sounds great mate!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 13 December 2017, 13:02

Quote from: Vwjap on 12 December 2017, 22:02

Added lap timer to my AID and tried to add SOC but it seems it’s not available for the facelift

(http://preview.ibb.co/nOS74b/7_B97_B32_C_0_FD4_4_AB6_B1_FF_D01_E3_EEBECDD.jpg) (http://ibb.co/maRdAG)

It wasn't available on later 7s either. It's more likely to be on the diesel for some reason.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 13 December 2017, 13:09

SOC?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 13 December 2017, 13:46

Quote from: fredgroves on 13 December 2017, 13:09

SOC?

Battery state of charge.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 13 December 2017, 13:51

Ahhh ok, I am sure that used to be something you could see on my old Mk7, can't say I've looked for it on my 7.5 (both GTD btw)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Vwjap on 13 December 2017, 13:57

Quote from: mcmaddy on 13 December 2017, 13:02

Quote from: Vwjap on 12 December 2017, 22:02

Added lap timer to my AID and tried to add SOC but it seems it’s not available for the facelift

(http://preview.ibb.co/nOS74b/7_B97_B32_C_0_FD4_4_AB6_B1_FF_D01_E3_EEBECDD.jpg) (http://ibb.co/maRdAG)

It wasn't available on later 7s either. It's more likely to be on the diesel for some reason.

Mines a diesel 😉

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 13 December 2017, 14:32

Does the facelift not have the button to reset the trip miles like the Mk7?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 13 December 2017, 14:36

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 13 December 2017, 14:32

Does the facelift not have the button to reset the trip miles like the Mk7?

Not from what I've seen, must be some form of menu setting (because it's much easier to navigate menu's than press a real button lol)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Vwjap on 13 December 2017, 14:38

Yep, big button in front of the clocks, just see it in the pic

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 13 December 2017, 14:38

There is a trip meter reset button just in front of the digital display afaik.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 13 December 2017, 14:53

Quote from: Vwjap on 13 December 2017, 14:38

Yep, big button in front of the clocks, just see it in the pic

I couldn't see it in the pic.

Turn the ignition off and press and hold the trip reset button until you see SOC and then let go and it should show you the %

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Vwjap on 13 December 2017, 15:23

Nope, it goes “time” then “copyright”, found the no voltage display in obdeleven and there’s no list to pick from (after the first time it came up function not available)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: bushido on 13 December 2017, 19:52

Put my winter wheels and tyres back on.

S

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 13 December 2017, 19:54

Quote from: Vwjap on 13 December 2017, 15:23

Nope, it goes “time” then “copyright”, found the no voltage display in obdeleven and there’s no list to pick from (after the first time it came up function not available)

Sorry

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Vwjap on 13 December 2017, 20:55

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 13 December 2017, 19:54

Quote from: Vwjap on 13 December 2017, 15:23

Nope, it goes “time” then “copyright”, found the no voltage display in obdeleven and there’s no list to pick from (after the first time it came up function not available)

Sorry

no need to be sorry, you didn’t build the car 😂😂😂

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 14 December 2017, 06:44

It needs the attachment on the battery terminal to show SOC which VW have stopped. Early mk7s had it later ones didn't and I'd hazard a guess that no FL models will have it either. Weight/money saving take your pick.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Talk-torque on 14 December 2017, 22:16

I've got a VW Connect module in my OBD socket which shows me battery voltage, among other things, at the end of the last trip, in the phone app. Car is an April 2016 GTI. Don't know whether it's got the battery terminal attachment, or not.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 15 December 2017, 07:51

Phone app could be different. I've got one of those plug in things so I'll try and see what happens. I definitely don't have the attachment on the battery.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 15 December 2017, 11:37

Quote from: mcmaddy on 15 December 2017, 07:51

Phone app could be different. I've got one of those plug in things so I'll try and see what happens. I definitely don't have the attachment on the battery.

Yeah it would be the same as seeing the voltage on the OBDeleven app.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 15 December 2017, 14:11

Decided it’s not worth waiting until March 1st seeing as it is already built and sitting all forlorn at Grimsby docks a lot sooner than was originally predicted ( original build date was week5 but was built week 46) It may as well be in my garage with a roof over its head  :rolleyes:
I have been to see my salesman this morning and it looks like I was just in time !! Today is the last day to call a car to arrive before the last day of December  :smug:
Provisionally arranged to take delivery on Jan 5th (3 weeks today)   :grin: :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 15 December 2017, 15:16

Quote from: JB GTI on 15 December 2017, 14:11

Decided it’s not worth waiting until March 1st seeing as it is already built and sitting all forlorn at Grimsby docks a lot sooner than was originally predicted ( original build date was week5 but was built week 46) It may as well be in my garage with a roof over its head  :rolleyes:
I have been to see my salesman this morning and it looks like I was just in time !! Today is the last day to call a car to arrive before the last day of December  :smug:
Provisionally arranged to take delivery on Jan 5th (3 weeks today)   :grin: :cool:

Nice Christmas present to yourself.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 15 December 2017, 15:42

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 15 December 2017, 15:16

Quote from: JB GTI on 15 December 2017, 14:11

Decided it’s not worth waiting until March 1st seeing as it is already built and sitting all forlorn at Grimsby docks a lot sooner than was originally predicted ( original build date was week5 but was built week 46) It may as well be in my garage with a roof over its head  :rolleyes:
I have been to see my salesman this morning and it looks like I was just in time !! Today is the last day to call a car to arrive before the last day of December  :smug:
Provisionally arranged to take delivery on Jan 5th (3 weeks today)   :grin: :cool:

Nice Christmas present to yourself.

It will be, thanks 👍

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kane1210 on 17 December 2017, 17:10

Put my plate on!!! Need some screw caps!! (https://preview.ibb.co/dkLOZm/20171217_141824.jpg) (https://ibb.co/kDsFfR)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kane1210 on 20 December 2017, 20:22

(https://image.ibb.co/nq9ZS6/20171219_125510.jpg)

Darkened the rear windows

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 20 December 2017, 22:02

Quote from: kane1210 on 17 December 2017, 17:10

Put my plate on!!! Need some screw caps!! (https://preview.ibb.co/dkLOZm/20171217_141824.jpg) (https://ibb.co/kDsFfR)

Cool plate! Been eyeing one up GTI related but then think I could well have any car next and not sure I'd get my money back!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 20 December 2017, 22:04

Spent a lot of time in the drivers seat today... Sheffield > Brands Hatch > Sheffield.

Must say, love the ACC as there was a stretch on the M1 in the roadworks that was stop start and max 40mph and it works so well.

Not too bad economy wise today.. Most tanks round town are 250-270 miles.

(https://s26.postimg.org/jehcec9zd/IMG_1892.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/l6ab98tc5/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Vwjap on 20 December 2017, 22:22

Enabled driving school mode

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 21 December 2017, 10:59

Got it good and proper diiiirrrty!

I’ve booked a course of therapy.  :laugh:

(https://s31.postimg.org/po06w7azv/0_F33_C492-_E0_DD-458_E-_AA8_D-_F207_E338_B33_C.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/q0rl2dt9j/)

(https://s31.postimg.org/7xyib7n57/14_BC9_EE8-_C8_A2-4931-9805-_BD2_A20_D2_FA57.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/s5by3ikmf/)

(https://s31.postimg.org/as1nomugb/3_ED17_CE5-4_FA4-4_E02-8_CE8-_CD185_D322_A3_A.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/4r3yrk7tz/)

(https://s31.postimg.org/iksbgmnkr/92578588-3301-4_FFE-_A4_AF-2_FF838_EC874_E.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/3ots91c5z/)

(https://s31.postimg.org/iksbglda3/970486_F6-30_F7-4355-84_D0-7_E36_A99_AC8_ED.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/f16dqsak7/)

(https://s31.postimg.org/xti8ue9jf/C512_EF37-0468-42_F4-8_A3_F-097486834_EEA.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/4eckle4zr/)

(https://s31.postimg.org/5te5a3yd7/CB4_C69_EB-73_D4-4572-_BAE0-_E8_FB4_BA2340_B.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/fqp6365yv/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTI_Ant on 21 December 2017, 17:44

Quote from: Booth11 on 21 December 2017, 10:59

Got it good and proper diiiirrrty!

I’ve booked a course of therapy.  :laugh:

(https://s31.postimg.org/po06w7azv/0_F33_C492-_E0_DD-458_E-_AA8_D-_F207_E338_B33_C.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/q0rl2dt9j/)

(https://s31.postimg.org/7xyib7n57/14_BC9_EE8-_C8_A2-4931-9805-_BD2_A20_D2_FA57.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/s5by3ikmf/)

(https://s31.postimg.org/as1nomugb/3_ED17_CE5-4_FA4-4_E02-8_CE8-_CD185_D322_A3_A.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/4r3yrk7tz/)

(https://s31.postimg.org/iksbgmnkr/92578588-3301-4_FFE-_A4_AF-2_FF838_EC874_E.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/3ots91c5z/)

(https://s31.postimg.org/iksbglda3/970486_F6-30_F7-4355-84_D0-7_E36_A99_AC8_ED.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/f16dqsak7/)

(https://s31.postimg.org/xti8ue9jf/C512_EF37-0468-42_F4-8_A3_F-097486834_EEA.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/4eckle4zr/)

(https://s31.postimg.org/5te5a3yd7/CB4_C69_EB-73_D4-4572-_BAE0-_E8_FB4_BA2340_B.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/fqp6365yv/)

Was this your first time off-roading in it? Making proper use of that 4wd system by the looks of it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kane1210 on 21 December 2017, 18:11

(https://image.ibb.co/eUY7X6/Screenshot_20171220_210716.jpg)

Copped these! But kinda unsure as I looooove the chrome look. Will shelf the chimes for future use.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 21 December 2017, 18:14

Quote from: GTI_Ant on 21 December 2017, 17:44

Was this your first time off-roading in it? Making proper use of that 4wd system by the looks of it.

That’s just the school run.  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sequence on 21 December 2017, 19:51

Quote from: Booth11 on 21 December 2017, 10:59

Got it good and proper diiiirrrty!

I’ve booked a course of therapy.  :laugh:

(https://s31.postimg.org/po06w7azv/0_F33_C492-_E0_DD-458_E-_AA8_D-_F207_E338_B33_C.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/q0rl2dt9j/)

(https://s31.postimg.org/7xyib7n57/14_BC9_EE8-_C8_A2-4931-9805-_BD2_A20_D2_FA57.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/s5by3ikmf/)

(https://s31.postimg.org/as1nomugb/3_ED17_CE5-4_FA4-4_E02-8_CE8-_CD185_D322_A3_A.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/4r3yrk7tz/)

(https://s31.postimg.org/iksbgmnkr/92578588-3301-4_FFE-_A4_AF-2_FF838_EC874_E.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/3ots91c5z/)

(https://s31.postimg.org/iksbglda3/970486_F6-30_F7-4355-84_D0-7_E36_A99_AC8_ED.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/f16dqsak7/)

(https://s31.postimg.org/xti8ue9jf/C512_EF37-0468-42_F4-8_A3_F-097486834_EEA.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/4eckle4zr/)

(https://s31.postimg.org/5te5a3yd7/CB4_C69_EB-73_D4-4572-_BAE0-_E8_FB4_BA2340_B.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/fqp6365yv/)

I think this was intentional you just wanted an excuse to go to detailing therapy... :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 21 December 2017, 21:03

Quote from: Sequence on 21 December 2017, 19:51

I think this was intentional you just wanted an excuse to go to detailing therapy... :rolleyes:

 :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CHB100 on 21 December 2017, 23:29

Now I for one am so pleased to see that, and totally understand. A lady has less time for such things running up to Christmas. Especially with children and I include adult males in that.
Mine has not looked that ‘dirty’ but have found time to clean, the conscience plays havoc until it gets so bad it becomes acceptable somehow.
Your next clean will need to be delicate, as I’ve found. Detailing doesn’t work or fit with winter.
And come Feb/March time to acsess the winters toll.

PS Do you own a horse?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gulfstream11 on 22 December 2017, 10:52

Just wanted to be on page 777.  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 22 December 2017, 10:58

 

Quote from: Gulfstream11 on 22 December 2017, 10:52

Just wanted to be on page 777.  :laugh:

 :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mustard on 22 December 2017, 11:37

I'm holding off for Page 999

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 23 December 2017, 17:02

Had suffered a similar problem as Booth so got the karcher out and made it a white Christmas for my GTI.

(https://s10.postimg.org/hfpt6csfd/2017-12-23_11.00.18.jpg)
(https://s10.postimg.org/xdyiwl23t/2017-12-23_11.40.53.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 23 December 2017, 17:18

Looking great there monsta :smiley: Love the wheels, what are they?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: BobbyT on 23 December 2017, 17:45

Quote from: monsta on 23 December 2017, 17:02

Had suffered a similar problem as Booth so got the karcher out and made it a white Christmas for my GTI.

(https://s10.postimg.org/hfpt6csfd/2017-12-23_11.00.18.jpg)
(https://s10.postimg.org/xdyiwl23t/2017-12-23_11.40.53.jpg)

That looks great!  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dave7268 on 23 December 2017, 17:51

Quote from: monsta on 23 December 2017, 17:02

Had suffered a similar problem as Booth so got the karcher out and made it a white Christmas for my GTI.

Speaking of karcher's....  I think it about time I invested in one. Which is the best model to get as I am clueless and don't want to spend too much on a top model of the lower model does more or less the same thing???  :undecided:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 23 December 2017, 17:55

Quote from: Watts on 23 December 2017, 17:18

Looking great there monsta :smiley: Love the wheels, what are they?

+1 for the wheels, even though the 10 open spoke design looks like they might take a while to clean. Really like them though, and they look good on a Carbon Grey GTI.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 23 December 2017, 17:58

Quote from: dave7268 on 23 December 2017, 17:51

Quote from: monsta on 23 December 2017, 17:02

Had suffered a similar problem as Booth so got the karcher out and made it a white Christmas for my GTI.

Speaking of karcher's....  I think it about time I invested in one. Which is the best model to get as I am clueless and don't want to spend too much on a top model of the lower model does more or less the same thing???  :undecided:

I bought one of these earlier in the year and it has been very good so far - https://www.cleanstore.co.uk/products/Product.asp?ID=7424

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 23 December 2017, 18:17

Quote from: dave7268 on 23 December 2017, 17:51

Quote from: monsta on 23 December 2017, 17:02

Had suffered a similar problem as Booth so got the karcher out and made it a white Christmas for my GTI.

Speaking of karcher's....  I think it about time I invested in one. Which is the best model to get as I am clueless and don't want to spend too much on a top model of the lower model does more or less the same thing???  :undecided:

The cheaper domestic karchers have a fairly bad rep. Poor reliability, not great build quality.

Nilfisk on the other hand have a great rep among detailing guys. I got one like this about 2 years and it’s been great, a great tool to have. Not too pricey either.

Nilfisk C130 1-6 X-Tra Pressure Washer https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B006UCKWAA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_6TPpAbT3VCQ6F

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dave7268 on 23 December 2017, 18:45

Thanks Watts & JoeGTI.

Took the plunge and and ordered the Nilfisk C110 7-5. Arrives on Wednesday so got next weekend planned (subject to the weather!)  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 23 December 2017, 19:33

Quote from: dave7268 on 23 December 2017, 18:45

Thanks Watts & JoeGTI.

Took the plunge and and ordered the Nilfisk C110 7-5. Arrives on Wednesday so got next weekend planned (subject to the weather!)  :wink:

Great! Without wishing to spend more of your hard earned, a good quality snow foam lance is very worthwhile -https://www.autobritedirect.co.uk/index.php/exterior-cleaning/autobrite-direct-snow-foam-lance/autobrite-heavy-duty-foam-lance-various-connectors.html

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 24 December 2017, 08:56

Quote from: dave7268 on 23 December 2017, 17:51

Quote from: monsta on 23 December 2017, 17:02

Had suffered a similar problem as Booth so got the karcher out and made it a white Christmas for my GTI.

Speaking of karcher's....  I think it about time I invested in one. Which is the best model to get as I am clueless and don't want to spend too much on a top model of the lower model does more or less the same thing???  :undecided:

Get yourself on eBay, got my K3 for £30

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 24 December 2017, 08:59

Quote from: SRGTD on 23 December 2017, 17:55

Quote from: Watts on 23 December 2017, 17:18

Looking great there monsta :smiley: Love the wheels, what are they?

+1 for the wheels, even though the 10 open spoke design looks like they might take a while to clean. Really like them though, and they look good on a Carbon Grey GTI.

Thanks guys had them on for about a month now, they're MOMO Revenge this is actually the first time I cleaned them myself, before they went on I covered them in Poor boy's wheel sealant so wasn't too bad actually despite the number of spokes!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dave7268 on 24 December 2017, 17:02

Quote from: Watts on 23 December 2017, 19:33

Great! Without wishing to spend more of your hard earned, a good quality snow foam lance is very worthwhile -https://www.autobritedirect.co.uk/index.php/exterior-cleaning/autobrite-direct-snow-foam-lance/autobrite-heavy-duty-foam-lance-various-connectors.html

Watts!!! What are you doing to me? I know it's Christmas n'all  :laugh:

Okay, I checked that link out but (dumb question) how do I know which connector to order as it has 3 different ones for the Nilfisk?  :huh:

Oh, and which is a good foam to get too?

Cheers

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 24 December 2017, 17:06

Fitted my badge skins, anyone else use them and found that they weren't cut perfectly for the letters and also have to cut each one because they were not spaced right?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 24 December 2017, 17:27

Quote from: dave7268 on 24 December 2017, 17:02

Quote from: Watts on 23 December 2017, 19:33

Great! Without wishing to spend more of your hard earned, a good quality snow foam lance is very worthwhile -https://www.autobritedirect.co.uk/index.php/exterior-cleaning/autobrite-direct-snow-foam-lance/autobrite-heavy-duty-foam-lance-various-connectors.html

Watts!!! What are you doing to me? I know it's Christmas n'all  :laugh:

Okay, I checked that link out but (dumb question) how do I know which connector to order as it has 3 different ones for the Nilfisk?  :huh:

Oh, and which is a good foam to get too?

Cheers

Sorry :embarrassed: I've only tried the one but it was well recommended and does work very well - http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-and-drying/foam-pre-wash/valet-pro-advanced-neutral-snow-foam/prod_1087.html

Fitment for the Nilfisk - iirc (sorry, I realise that's a little short on the helpful front) it's the Nilfisk/Kew/Alto bayonet. Definitely a bayonet fitting and it's not the pro connector and I'm pretty sure it's not the quick release so 95% sure it's the bayonet. A quick google of you pw model number should confirm it 100%. Happy snow foaming! Oh, and don't use too much or you'll be snow foaming for ages to use it up, I end up with it everywhere, on me, over my plants, in the house and the pw usually gets a good covering too!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 24 December 2017, 18:36

Best snow foams ime (and I’ve tried quite a few) are, the one linked to above ValetPro Advanced Neutral.  ValetPro do a few but it’s the Advanced that is by far the best.  And a very close second is Bilt Hamber Auto Foam.  http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-and-drying/foam-pre-wash/bilt-hamber-auto-foam/prod_1165.html

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Pixwix on 24 December 2017, 18:45

 :sad: Didn't put the lance properly on my pressure washer...now have a lovely 'end of lance shaped' dint on my wing...when it's light I might have to take a photo and seek your opinions on best way of getting it fixed. I was hoping it might just suction out but it's right near a crease.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 24 December 2017, 18:59

Quote from: Pixwix on 24 December 2017, 18:45

:sad: Didn't put the lance properly on my pressure washer...now have a lovely 'end of lance shaped' dint on my wing...when it's light I might have to take a photo and seek your opinions on best way of getting it fixed. I was hoping it might just suction out but it's right near a crease.

Oh dear Pixwix, hope it does get sorted easily :sad:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 24 December 2017, 19:03

Quote from: Watts on 24 December 2017, 18:59

Quote from: Pixwix on 24 December 2017, 18:45

:sad: Didn't put the lance properly on my pressure washer...now have a lovely 'end of lance shaped' dint on my wing...when it's light I might have to take a photo and seek your opinions on best way of getting it fixed. I was hoping it might just suction out but it's right near a crease.

Oh dear Pixwix, hope it does get sorted easily :sad:

Ouch! :shocked: Not the sort of early Christmas present anyone would want.

If the paint’s unbroken, it’ll hopefully be easily sorted by a good paintless dent removal (PDR) technician.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 24 December 2017, 19:31

Quote from: Pixwix on 24 December 2017, 18:45

:sad: Didn't put the lance properly on my pressure washer...now have a lovely 'end of lance shaped' dint on my wing...when it's light I might have to take a photo and seek your opinions on best way of getting it fixed. I was hoping it might just suction out but it's right near a crease.

Oh no!  Post up a pic.  Is it on the actual crease?  PDR might depend on if it can be accessed from the underside.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Alun on 24 December 2017, 20:05

Put my Mk7.5 GTI PP DSG into Sport Mode for the first time since ownership of just over a month ago.
What a Christmas present I just love it  :smiley: :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 24 December 2017, 20:17

Quote from: Pixwix on 24 December 2017, 18:45

:sad: Didn't put the lance properly on my pressure washer...now have a lovely 'end of lance shaped' dint on my wing...when it's light I might have to take a photo and seek your opinions on best way of getting it fixed. I was hoping it might just suction out but it's right near a crease.

Ouch, a least from now on when you change the lance end you will point it away from the car the first time you pull the trigger.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 24 December 2017, 20:20

Quote from: Alun on 24 December 2017, 20:05

Put my Mk7.5 GTI PP DSG into Sport Mode for the first time since ownership of just over a month ago.
What a Christmas present I just love it  :smiley: :laugh:

Get yourself a pedalbox Alun and every day can be Christmas Day! :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 24 December 2017, 20:24

Quote from: Pixwix on 24 December 2017, 18:45

:sad: Didn't put the lance properly on my pressure washer...now have a lovely 'end of lance shaped' dint on my wing...when it's light I might have to take a photo and seek your opinions on best way of getting it fixed. I was hoping it might just suction out but it's right near a crease.

I did the same thing but luckily I wasn't pointing it at the car at the time it flew off.
Gutted for you mate :sad:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Pixwix on 24 December 2017, 20:26

Can't get a photo uploaded ..
Of course every other time I always point away from car, think I started doing that having read a similar post from another forum poster! Hopefully I won't now follow it up with the 'trip and scratch car' post I also remember reading :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Vwjap on 24 December 2017, 21:29

Have you tried the boiling hot water method (I’ve never tried it myself)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dave7268 on 24 December 2017, 22:13

Quote from: Watts on 24 December 2017, 17:27

Sorry :embarrassed: I've only tried the one but it was well recommended and does work very well - http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-and-drying/foam-pre-wash/valet-pro-advanced-neutral-snow-foam/prod_1087.html

Fitment for the Nilfisk - iirc (sorry, I realise that's a little short on the helpful front) it's the Nilfisk/Kew/Alto bayonet. Definitely a bayonet fitting and it's not the pro connector and I'm pretty sure it's not the quick release so 95% sure it's the bayonet. A quick google of you pw model number should confirm it 100%. Happy snow foaming! Oh, and don't use too much or you'll be snow foaming for ages to use it up, I end up with it everywhere, on me, over my plants, in the house and the pw usually gets a good covering too!

Thanks again Watts and also to Booth regarding the snow foam.

Just placed an order for the lance and the ValetPro foam.  :smiley:

Cheers for the advice peeps, very much appreciated and have a great Christmas (that's to everyone)   :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 24 December 2017, 22:27

No problems dave, enjoy :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 26 December 2017, 11:43

Quote from: Vwjap on 24 December 2017, 21:29

Have you tried the boiling hot water method (I’ve never tried it myself)

That only works with plastic like bumpers doesn't it?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Pixwix on 26 December 2017, 13:08

Wonder how hot the water has to be...don't want to damage the paintwork, I'll get researching.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 27 December 2017, 12:44

Finally washed it  :embarrassed:
All the protection it's had these last 18 months really pays off at times like this :smiley:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4592/39330508111_1e79b0795d_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/22Vv8NP) (https://flic.kr/p/22Vv8NP) 
[url=https://flic.kr/p/22VsxXr](https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4681/39330004011_c8469191d2_h.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/) (https://flic.kr/p/22VsxXr)   (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 27 December 2017, 12:56

Looks great kalimon! Mine is bogging but will have to wait until the rain has stopped combined with a day I can be bothered....

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 27 December 2017, 14:21

Quote from: Watts on 27 December 2017, 12:56

Looks great kalimon! Mine is bogging but will have to wait until the rain has stopped combined with a day I can be bothered....

That’s not the attitude: )

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 27 December 2017, 15:00

Quote from: kalimon on 27 December 2017, 12:44

Finally washed it  :embarrassed:
All the protection it's had these last 18 months really pays off at times like this :smiley:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4592/39330508111_1e79b0795d_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/22Vv8NP) (https://flic.kr/p/22Vv8NP) 
[url=https://flic.kr/p/22VsxXr](https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4681/39330004011_c8469191d2_h.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/) (https://flic.kr/p/22VsxXr) 
 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/)

Looks great, what protection did you have done to it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 27 December 2017, 15:14

Probably 5 or 6 coats of Gtechniq c2v3.
It's so easy to apply that you can use it pretty well every time your car has been cleaned and dried if you choose.
At £20 a bottle it can't be argued with :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 27 December 2017, 15:18

Quote from: kalimon on 27 December 2017, 14:21

Quote from: Watts on 27 December 2017, 12:56

Looks great kalimon! Mine is bogging but will have to wait until the rain has stopped combined with a day I can be bothered....

That’s not the attitude: )

Yes it is.   :grin:

Car looks lovely.  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 27 December 2017, 15:57

Quote from: Booth11 on 27 December 2017, 15:18

Quote from: kalimon on 27 December 2017, 14:21

Quote from: Watts on 27 December 2017, 12:56

Looks great kalimon! Mine is bogging but will have to wait until the rain has stopped combined with a day I can be bothered....

That’s not the attitude: )

Yes it is.   :grin:

Car looks lovely.  :cool:

Thanks Rebecca :smiley:
Just discovered a giant bird sh!t on the windscreen :shocked:
It's been clean for less than 2 hours :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 27 December 2017, 16:22

Quote from: kalimon on 27 December 2017, 15:57

Quote from: Booth11 on 27 December 2017, 15:18

Quote from: kalimon on 27 December 2017, 14:21

Quote from: Watts on 27 December 2017, 12:56

Looks great kalimon! Mine is bogging but will have to wait until the rain has stopped combined with a day I can be bothered....

That’s not the attitude: )

Yes it is.   :grin:

Car looks lovely.  :cool:

Thanks Rebecca :smiley:
Just discovered a giant bird sh!t on the windscreen :shocked:
It's been clean for less than 2 hours :laugh:

At least they were decent enough not to hit paint :rolleyes: Work and weather is getting between me a clean car. That and having to eat a whole turkey :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: andy28 on 27 December 2017, 21:02

Almost had a Clubsport S backbox fitted to my 7.5 GTI... turns out it doesn't fit :-(

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 27 December 2017, 21:12

Quote from: kalimon on 27 December 2017, 15:57

Quote from: Booth11 on 27 December 2017, 15:18

Quote from: kalimon on 27 December 2017, 14:21

Quote from: Watts on 27 December 2017, 12:56

Looks great kalimon! Mine is bogging but will have to wait until the rain has stopped combined with a day I can be bothered....

That’s not the attitude: )

Yes it is.   :grin:

Car looks lovely.  :cool:

Thanks Rebecca :smiley:
Just discovered a giant bird sh!t on the windscreen :shocked:
It's been clean for less than 2 hours :laugh:

I’m always elated when I see bird crap on the windscreen if it means the paintwork has been spared.  :laugh:

At least you had 2 beautiful hours.  :grin:

I’m well into minus cleanliness hours with mine!   :cry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Vwjap on 28 December 2017, 09:36

Quote from: kalimon on 27 December 2017, 15:57

Quote from: Booth11 on 27 December 2017, 15:18

Quote from: kalimon on 27 December 2017, 14:21

Quote from: Watts on 27 December 2017, 12:56

Looks great kalimon! Mine is bogging but will have to wait until the rain has stopped combined with a day I can be bothered....

That’s not the attitude: )

Yes it is.   :grin:

Car looks lovely.  :cool:

Thanks Rebecca :smiley:
Just discovered a giant bird sh!t on the windscreen :shocked:
It's been clean for less than 2 hours :laugh:

dont let her sit on the car then!!!!


I’ll get me coat

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 28 December 2017, 11:40

Took car back to dealers for exhaust and noisy front suspension. Suspension has had bushes greased and exhaust is having the resonator box replaced. Only thing is it needs cut and a new sleeve put on to join back section to new resonator. Would have thought entire section would be replaced but master tech says not.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 28 December 2017, 18:07

Picked car up and all appears perfect so far. Knocking noise on suspension gone, exhaust sounds better than before and they even managed to stop a rattle too. Very pleased with service at Pulman Sunderland can highly recommend.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 28 December 2017, 18:13

Quote from: mcmaddy on 28 December 2017, 18:07

Picked car up and all appears perfect so far. Knocking noise on suspension gone, exhaust sounds better than before and they even managed to stop a rattle too. Very pleased with service at Pulman Sunderland can highly recommend.

Very pleased for you :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 28 December 2017, 20:48

It's the first time that's happened though  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 28 December 2017, 22:26

Quote from: mcmaddy on 28 December 2017, 18:07

Picked car up and all appears perfect so far. Knocking noise on suspension gone, exhaust sounds better than before and they even managed to stop a rattle too. Very pleased with service at Pulman Sunderland can highly recommend.

Great news, I also had what I thought was a problem with my rear suspension which turned out to be an exhaust carrier causing the problem. As for other rattles I've got rid of all of them, except for the rattle of crutches now.  :angry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 29 December 2017, 08:18

 :grin: :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CHB100 on 29 December 2017, 09:17

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 28 December 2017, 22:26

Quote from: mcmaddy on 28 December 2017, 18:07

Picked car up and all appears perfect so far. Knocking noise on suspension gone, exhaust sounds better than before and they even managed to stop a rattle too. Very pleased with service at Pulman Sunderland can highly recommend.

Great news, I also had what I thought was a problem with my rear suspension which turned out to be an exhaust carrier causing the problem. As for other rattles I've got rid of all of them, except for the rattle of crutches now.  :angry:

You can’t beat self maintenance. :angry: :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 29 December 2017, 10:25

I did get told that one of the squeaks on mk7s was from over polishing underneath where the top of the door closes to the roof. The rubber on the door squeaks against the polish apparently. Not sure how true that is.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 29 December 2017, 10:47

Quote from: mcmaddy on 29 December 2017, 10:25

I did get told that one of the squeaks on mk7s was from over polishing underneath where the top of the door closes to the roof. The rubber on the door squeaks against the polish apparently. Not sure how true that is.

Sounds more like dry door seals. I think the name of the good stuff you can get is Krytox or something like that, Rebecca uses it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CHB100 on 29 December 2017, 12:05

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 29 December 2017, 10:47

Quote from: mcmaddy on 29 December 2017, 10:25

I did get told that one of the squeaks on mk7s was from over polishing underneath where the top of the door closes to the roof. The rubber on the door squeaks against the polish apparently. Not sure how true that is.

Sounds more like dry door seals. I think the name of the good stuff you can get is Krytox or something like that, Rebecca uses it.

 :grin: :grin: :grin: say no more!!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 29 December 2017, 12:06

I said that to him but he said no not door seals.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 29 December 2017, 12:12

It’s the rubber door seals. Washing / polishing the car frequently definitely does bring on the issue quicker. Dries out the rubbers and that combined with whatever waxy residue your wash routine leaves on the door frames causes that squeak.

Krytox or Gummi pfledge (a lot cheaper and as effective in my experience) fixes it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 29 December 2017, 12:43

As Joe says it’s the door seals, and most likely, the window felts (velvety bits along tops of windows). They both dry out over time.  Waxing door shuts can both help then hinder.  Lubricating both with a decent rubber lubricant resolves the issue.  I have to differ with Joe in this respect though as I favour Krytox (or VW Special Lubricant) over Gummi Pflege as ime, its effects are much longer lasting (I’ve used both).  You can get Krytox oil from eBay or your local TPS (not via the website), part no. G052172A1.  It’s pricy about £38 for 30ml but a little goes a long way so a bottle lasts ages and ages. I used it on my GTI seals once in 3 years and it worked a treat. I used it in my R a few months ago when the familiar creaks started and no further issues.  Apply with fingertips or even better, with a detailing brush and wipe off any excess with a microfibre.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 29 December 2017, 12:57

Rebecca, the reasons I think Krytox is not really worth the extra is:
- it leaves a messy residue around the door frame for a week or 2 - same as gummi pfledge does
- I haven’t really found it any longer lasting or any more effective - I’ve applied it a few times to the R now.

Maybe I’ve been doing it wrong  :laugh:

That said I still have at least half it left so it does last ages.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 29 December 2017, 13:28

Quote from: JoeGTI on 29 December 2017, 12:57

Rebecca, the reasons I think Krytox is not really worth the extra is:
- it leaves a messy residue around the door frame for a week or 2 - same as gummi pfledge does
- I haven’t really found it any longer lasting or any more effective - I’ve applied it a few times to the R now.

Maybe I’ve been doing it wrong  :laugh:

That said I still have at least half it left so it does last ages.

Joe, I don’t doubt its worth and uses, like yourself, loads of people use Gummi Pflege and are happy with it.   :smiley:   It’s just that I personally didn’t get on with it, it needed reapplying quite a few times, whereas one go with the Krytox silenced the creaks for good (well at least until the gti got sold), so for me, Krytox is worth the extra as I know it works and its effect lasts a long long time. I don’t want to be feeding seals regularly if there’s something that lasts at least a year.   Any oil will run down the paintwork for a while, especially if it gets wet but I found Krytox easier to clean off than Gummi.   The second time I used Krytox (on the R) I found the key to avoiding oil running into paintwork it is to apply it with a brush, let it sink in, then remove as much excess as possible with a microfibre, and do that again after doors have been opened and closed a few times.

I guess any decent lubricant will do the trick but as with everything, everyone has their own pref.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 29 December 2017, 13:42

I was actually studying your “guide to detailing” thread on the R forum as I am planning to not bother with pro ceramic coatings on the new car and go DIY this time. I have a shopping basket filled on cleanyourcar.co.uk, just have to click “buy” !

Already got a few bits off woo-woo  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 29 December 2017, 14:02

Well I've never ever treated any door seals ever on any car and not had any squeaks from doors. Same can't be said for interior plastic trim though  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 29 December 2017, 14:15

Doesn’t effect them all. And washing routine definitely has an influence on whether it happens or not. So maybe your wash routine just doesn’t cause it. Then there’s definitely some who wouldn’t even notice it. It’s subtle. I was a passenger in a car recently where I could hear it. Driver (owner) of the car had no idea.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 29 December 2017, 17:48

Quote from: mcmaddy on 29 December 2017, 14:02

Well I've never ever treated any door seals ever on any car and not had any squeaks from doors. Same can't be said for interior plastic trim though  :whistle:

Have you tried turning your music off and listening.   :grin:

It’s when you can hear the creaking above high volume music you know you have to do something about it.  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 29 December 2017, 17:54

Quote from: JoeGTI on 29 December 2017, 13:42

I was actually studying your “guide to detailing” thread on the R forum as I am planning to not bother with pro ceramic coatings on the new car and go DIY this time. I have a shopping basket filled on cleanyourcar.co.uk, just have to click “buy” !

Already got a few bits off woo-woo  :laugh:

Guide is probably too grand a word for it.  Collection of detailing ramblings might be nearer the mark.  :laugh:

You had a ceramic coating on your car didn’t you Joe?  Not impressed?  I know many swear by ceramic coatings but I can’t see any real advantage if you look after the car regularly.  I had one several years back on mk5 GTI and it was crap. I’m sure they’ve advanced since then but I’ve never felt the need for one since. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 29 December 2017, 18:53

Quote from: Booth11 on 29 December 2017, 17:54

Quote from: JoeGTI on 29 December 2017, 13:42

I was actually studying your “guide to detailing” thread on the R forum as I am planning to not bother with pro ceramic coatings on the new car and go DIY this time. I have a shopping basket filled on cleanyourcar.co.uk, just have to click “buy” !

Already got a few bits off woo-woo  :laugh:

Guide is probably too grand a word for it.  Collection of detailing ramblings might be nearer the mark.  :laugh:

You had a ceramic coating on your car didn’t you Joe?  Not impressed?  I know many swear by ceramic coatings but I can’t see any real advantage if you look after the car regularly.  I had one several years back on mk5 GTI and it was crap. I’m sure they’ve advanced since then but I’ve never felt the need for one since.

Yeah I had the ceramic on the current car. It was expensive. It did look awesome when done but I've been a little underwhelmed with whatever long term benefit it supposedly offered and its supposed levels of protection. I can still see water bead and sheet off the car to this day (so I guess it is still offering something) but I don't think it's been much benefit in terms of avoiding swirls or bird crap marks, etc. Also, 6 months into ownership, I had one panel (passenger door) resprayed after a carpark ding so that panel has no ceramic coat on it and I don't see any discernible difference between it and the adjoining panels. I applied my own wax/sealants to that panel and it beads the water as well as any of the others...

So I've become a little skeptical of the claims of those who push these ceramic sealants to be quite honest.

I've kinda come to the conclusion that one-off coatings are not for me, as I would lean more towards your approach - regular DIY maintenance. I think the coatings are great if you're not the sort that's too bothered about very regular upkeep or if your circumstances don't allow it easily (e.g. living in an apartment with no place to work on your own car).  Thing is, even with the coating applied, I couldn't help myself and often applied other products on top of it - even though I was advised that I should not do that, that I would be compromising the coating and effectively wasting my time/money! So thats not for me, I do enjoy the DIY aspect, trying out new stuff, etc...

So my plan is to collect the car (after I ask the dealer not to wash it) and do some basic prep on it myself followed by a wax/sealant.


Rebecca, what products have you (or do you) use on the pretorias? I see many people say that a ceramic sealant is still worthwhile on wheels at least as it does make them easier to maintain...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 29 December 2017, 19:11

Quote from: JoeGTI on 29 December 2017, 18:53

Quote from: Booth11 on 29 December 2017, 17:54

Quote from: JoeGTI on 29 December 2017, 13:42

I was actually studying your “guide to detailing” thread on the R forum as I am planning to not bother with pro ceramic coatings on the new car and go DIY this time. I have a shopping basket filled on cleanyourcar.co.uk, just have to click “buy” !

Already got a few bits off woo-woo  :laugh:

Guide is probably too grand a word for it.  Collection of detailing ramblings might be nearer the mark.  :laugh:

You had a ceramic coating on your car didn’t you Joe?  Not impressed?  I know many swear by ceramic coatings but I can’t see any real advantage if you look after the car regularly.  I had one several years back on mk5 GTI and it was crap. I’m sure they’ve advanced since then but I’ve never felt the need for one since.

Yeah I had the ceramic on the current car. It was expensive. It did look awesome when done but I've been a little underwhelmed with whatever long term benefit it supposedly offered and its supposed levels of protection. I can still see water bead and sheet off the car to this day (so I guess it is still offering something) but I don't think it's been much benefit in terms of avoiding swirls or bird crap marks, etc. Also, 6 months into ownership, I had one panel (passenger door) resprayed after a carpark ding so that panel has no ceramic coat on it and I don't see any discernible difference between it and the adjoining panels. I applied my own wax/sealants to that panel and it beads the water as well as any of the others...

So I've become a little skeptical of the claims of those who push these ceramic sealants to be quite honest.

I've kinda come to the conclusion that one-off coatings are not for me, as I would lean more towards your approach - regular DIY maintenance. I think the coatings are great if you're not the sort that's too bothered about very regular upkeep or if your circumstances don't allow it easily (e.g. living in an apartment with no place to work on your own car).  Thing is, even with the coating applied, I couldn't help myself and often applied other products on top of it - even though I was advised that I should not do that, that I would be compromising the coating and effectively wasting my time/money! So thats not for me, I do enjoy the DIY aspect, trying out new stuff, etc...

So my plan is to collect the car (after I ask the dealer not to wash it) and do some basic prep on it myself followed by a wax/sealant.


Rebecca, what products have you (or do you) use on the pretorias? I see many people say that a ceramic sealant is still worthwhile on wheels at least as it does make them easier to maintain...

That’s a lot of sense spoken there Joe.

Joe, in terms of protection, all I use on my Prets is a couple coats of Gtechniq C2v3 applied monthly/6 weekly.   Very easy to apply and buffover, amd doesn’t leave white residue in nooks like some wheel sealants/waxes can.  The C2 does a really great job ime.  There’s obviously coatings such as Gyeon Q2 RIM, Gtechniq C5 Wheel armour, CarPro DLUX, which are supposed to last several months and require wheels off application and curing time, and lots swear by these - C5 used to be the favoured one, but it seems to have fallen out of favour with the coatings fanboys and now Q2 is the current fav squeeze. :laugh:  Tbh I’ve seen nothing to sway me from regular applications of C2v3. 

For regular maintenance washes, I use a few sprays of Bilberry Wheel Cleaner diluted 1:8 or use the ready diluted WoWo Wheel Cleaner which I’m just about to re-order as I was very impressed with it. So before doing anything on the car, I spray with one of those (plus spray on tailpipes same time) and leave it for a few mins, then snow foam (ValetPro Advanced Neutral SF via proper lance) whole car incl wheels, dwell, jet wash rinse the lot, then I favour a second (optional) prewash - lance application of ValetPro Citrus Prewash on whole car incl wheels, dwell, jet wash rinse the lot.  Then I fill up my buckets and with dedicated bucket for wheels, wash wheels with WoWo wheel mitt and wheel woolies.  Then bucket wash rest of car, then usual rinses.  And as said earlier, apply C2v3 when required.   

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 29 December 2017, 19:22

Great stuff as always Rebecca, thanks!

Any experience with poorboys wheel sealant? I have that in my basket! I think I have a bottle of that cv2 stuff already somewhere. Don’t think I used it much ever although I remember it was quite cheap.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 29 December 2017, 19:38

Quote from: JoeGTI on 29 December 2017, 19:22

Great stuff as always Rebecca, thanks!

Any experience with poorboys wheel sealant? I have that in my basket! I think I have a bottle of that cv2 stuff already somewhere. Don’t think I used it much ever although I remember it was quite cheap.

Yes, me again!  I used Poorboys Wheel Sealant for 4 years.  It’s a great wheel sealant but I decided to ditch it with the Prets as I got sick of finding bits of residue which turns from pink to white, in the lettering of wheel bolt covers etc, which has to be teased out with a toothpick, no matter how thorough you think you’ve beenbuffing off - pita. And PB Wheel Sealant is a pig to buff off if you leave it slightly too long or if the sun bakes it on.  As all my detailing has to be done outside on the drive, it’s often one side in the sun and I got fed up with it.  There’s nothing wrong with it as a sealant, on the contrary it’s very good and durable, but there’s better out there in terms of easier application and buffing off is concerned, and clear so no residue! 

C2v3 is also great on glass. I love it for wheels and glass, but don’t like it for paint. I prefer wax on dark paint.  But, if looking at nano sealant for paint, Sonax BSD (Brilliant Shine Detailer) is much better than C2 ime. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 30 December 2017, 17:44

Used my OBDeleven in anger for the first time.

Added fogs activating with high beam including the flash function, fan speed in auto and rain closure. Found it dead easy to use, you simply need to know what to change. Impressed!

Overall, it's already paid for itself with those few things.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 30 December 2017, 17:59

Quote from: Gnasher on 30 December 2017, 17:44

Used my OBDeleven in anger for the first time.

Added fogs activating with high beam including the flash function, fan speed in auto and rain closure. Found it dead easy to use, you simply need to know what to change. Impressed!

Overall, it's already paid for itself with those few things.

It really is a brilliant bit of kit for the money. We're you already an android user Graham?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 31 December 2017, 02:09

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 30 December 2017, 17:59

Quote from: Gnasher on 30 December 2017, 17:44

Used my OBDeleven in anger for the first time.

Added fogs activating with high beam including the flash function, fan speed in auto and rain closure. Found it dead easy to use, you simply need to know what to change. Impressed!

Overall, it's already paid for itself with those few things.

It really is a brilliant bit of kit for the money. We're you already an android user Graham?

Yes - always had android so nothing needed extra there. I wondered whether a tablet would be better than my phone but I'm not sure the extra screen size is required. Got the bug to find out what I can change.The obdeleven forum is good but I like the way the VCDS stuff is the same (apart from the languages on the different software)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 31 December 2017, 07:48

I've ordered a set of gloss black mirror caps to replace the ones I had wrapped, which I've never been 100% happy with.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 31 December 2017, 11:12

Quote from: Gnasher on 31 December 2017, 02:09

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 30 December 2017, 17:59

Quote from: Gnasher on 30 December 2017, 17:44

Used my OBDeleven in anger for the first time.

Added fogs activating with high beam including the flash function, fan speed in auto and rain closure. Found it dead easy to use, you simply need to know what to change. Impressed!

Overall, it's already paid for itself with those few things.

It really is a brilliant bit of kit for the money. We're you already an android user Graham?

Yes - always had android so nothing needed extra there. I wondered whether a tablet would be better than my phone but I'm not sure the extra screen size is required. Got the bug to find out what I can change.The obdeleven forum is good but I like the way the VCDS stuff is the same (apart from the languages on the different software)

Extra screen size isn't needed. I wasn't using android when I got my OBDeleven so I bought a used Nexus 7 but then moved to an S8+ so just used the phone. The only thing I found handy about the tablet was if I was following a guide I could have the instructions on my phone while changing the setting on the tablet but I just use split screen on my phone if I need to.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 31 December 2017, 18:58

Quote from: Gnasher on 30 December 2017, 17:44

Used my OBDeleven in anger for the first time.

Added fogs activating with high beam including the flash function

Has anybody managed to add this with VCDS? I looked today, but couldn't see it anywhere.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 31 December 2017, 21:44

Found it http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=260248.580

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CHB100 on 01 January 2018, 18:59

Am I correct in thinking photo bucket has no longer free option ? Many uploads like mine are no longer visual 3rd party c*** like Ebay has now.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 01 January 2018, 19:18

Yeah they did that last year. Total balls as it’s made a mess of loads of old threads across all forums. I think they want $400 per year!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CHB100 on 01 January 2018, 19:20

Quote from: JoeGTI on 01 January 2018, 19:18

Yeah they did that last year. Total balls as it’s made a mess of loads of old threads across all forums. I think they want $400 per year!

Last year as in yesterday, I like it, congrats on being the first to use it! :wink:

So wants alternative please.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 01 January 2018, 19:24

Ha ha!
There’s plenty of alternatives. Google photos, Flicker. I find imgur.com handy if it’s just a quick one photo upload. Tapatalk is handy too for forums that work on it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 01 January 2018, 19:26

Quote from: CHB100 on 01 January 2018, 19:20

Quote from: JoeGTI on 01 January 2018, 19:18

Yeah they did that last year. Total balls as it’s made a mess of loads of old threads across all forums. I think they want $400 per year!

Last year as in yesterday, I like it, congrats on being the first to use it! :wink:

So wants alternative please.

Postimg.org is easy to use. Create an account, upload an image selecting the do not resize option click on share image and select hotlink for forums. Paste into your post and hey presto! It's free but who knows how long it can survive for.... :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 01 January 2018, 19:54

Postimage is quick and easy as above.  However, a word of caution, I noticed the other day that a load of images I’d uploaded with postimage last year on another forum had vanished and broken links. So whilst it’s quick and handy to use I now have doubts about its worth in the long term. For the most part I’ve used Flickr for last few years, as never liked Photobucket.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CHB100 on 01 January 2018, 21:49

Thanks to all, thumbs up icon, will have a go in morn. Does save an awful lot of time scouring the net.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CHB100 on 02 January 2018, 11:43

Posted with postimage using hotlink to forums link and some double clicking, will check out other sites.

Anyway nicest day here yesterday so gave the blue meanie a wash. Citric in pump spray and rinse, Snow foam and rinse and 2 bucket wash, wheels etc but not bothered inside this time of year. Drying time is protracted in these moist conditions, roll on fine weather for a good waxing (and the car! :grin:!

Think the eyelids give meaner look they are not perfect fit wise in my book but good value at £10 all in from far east https://www.banggood.com/Black-Headlight-Eyebrow-Eyelids-Decor-For-VW-Golf-7-VII-GTI-R-MK7-2013-2014-2015-p-1060325.html?rmmds=search&cur_warehouse=CN

(https://s26.postimg.org/w914r1155/IMG_0247.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/4yftj3y85/)

(https://s26.postimg.org/9kbxrf9gp/IMG_0262.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/bc4wmbsth/)

(https://s26.postimg.org/zfvoamyft/IMG_0252.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/rzweouaqd/)

(https://s26.postimg.org/pvc1nrgtl/IMG_0249.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/h0b7d8s11/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 02 January 2018, 12:00

Looking very tidy there :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 02 January 2018, 12:50

Quote from: CHB100 on 02 January 2018, 11:43

(https://s26.postimg.org/9kbxrf9gp/IMG_0262.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/bc4wmbsth/)

Looks very lovely.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CHB100 on 02 January 2018, 13:43

Quote from: Booth11 on 02 January 2018, 12:50

Quote from: CHB100 on 02 January 2018, 11:43

(https://s26.postimg.org/9kbxrf9gp/IMG_0262.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/bc4wmbsth/)

Looks very lovely.

Thanks, I do think dark colours look better in dull weather, the depth. the Sun reflects too much.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 02 January 2018, 14:16

Looks good apart from the cheap eyelids. Very Halfords ish. Just my opinion though so if you like them then that's the main thing  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Guzzle on 02 January 2018, 16:09

I wasn't expecting to like the eyelids. To be fair they don't look as bad as I thought, and if they're ok by you, then who cares what anyone else thinks.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 02 January 2018, 16:36

What eyelids?
I'm obviously missing something as usual :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Vwjap on 02 January 2018, 16:53

Little bits of plastic that are on the top of the headlights to make them look slimmer/eviler

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 02 January 2018, 16:58

Quote from: Vwjap on 02 January 2018, 16:53

Little bits of plastic that are on the top of the headlights to make them look slimmer/eviler

Oh yeah, I see them now.
I don't think they are doing any harm to be honest.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 04 January 2018, 08:00

Fitted my new black mirror caps. For a modern car, that was the easiest job ever.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CocoPops on 04 January 2018, 08:03

Quote from: dubber36 on 04 January 2018, 08:00

Fitted my new black mirror caps. For a modern car, that was the easiest job ever.

That's good to know, I've got mine here for as soon as car arrives.
That way I can package up the originals and know they are brand new.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: seanng on 04 January 2018, 08:08

Quote from: CocoPops on 04 January 2018, 08:03

Quote from: dubber36 on 04 January 2018, 08:00

Fitted my new black mirror caps. For a modern car, that was the easiest job ever.

That's good to know, I've got mine here for as soon as car arrives.
That way I can package up the originals and know they are brand new.

Just don’t follow 99% off the vids on YouTube... I did mine without removing the mirror.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jeni_R_ on 04 January 2018, 09:56

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 30 December 2017, 17:59

Quote from: Gnasher on 30 December 2017, 17:44

Used my OBDeleven in anger for the first time.

Added fogs activating with high beam including the flash function, fan speed in auto and rain closure. Found it dead easy to use, you simply need to know what to change. Impressed!

Overall, it's already paid for itself with those few things.

It really is a brilliant bit of kit for the money. We're you already an android user Graham?

Morning All, hope everyone had a fab xmas and new year :)

I purchased my OBDeleven yesterday currently in transit to me  :grin:

I did NOT purchase the pro pack, purely because i wont be going mental with coding i just want to do a couple of minor things ie

soundaktor volume
windows with the key fob (had this on my mini and loved it)
Fogs with high beam is one i also want to add

I know some things dont require the pro pack where as others do what i wanted to ask was when i look at the app just now in the corner of each setting there is a C and a number is this telling me how many credits i require to carry out the one touch apps i thought the soundaktor and some light settings didnt require the pro pack ?

TIA

Jen

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 04 January 2018, 09:59

Windows with the key fob Jeni?

You mean being able to wind up the windows when you lock the car and open them when you unlock it?

That's possible without anything... just hold down the lock (to wind up) or unlock button (to wind down)

Its enabled in the car settings menu if its not enabled already....

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jeni_R_ on 04 January 2018, 10:01

Hi Fred

Yes thats what i mean, see you learn a new thing everyday :) How was your festive period ?

Any other recommendations for what i could do with the OBDeleven ? i know there is a dedicated page but wondered if anyone has done anything on here that might tickle me fancy  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 04 January 2018, 10:43

Quote from: Jeni_R_ on 04 January 2018, 10:01

Hi Fred

Yes thats what i mean, see you learn a new thing everyday :) How was your festive period ?

Any other recommendations for what i could do with the OBDeleven ? i know there is a dedicated page but wondered if anyone has done anything on here that might tickle me fancy  :grin:

You're very limited to what you can do without the pro version. Not even sure you can do the fogs with main beam.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jeni_R_ on 04 January 2018, 10:45

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 04 January 2018, 10:43

Quote from: Jeni_R_ on 04 January 2018, 10:01

Hi Fred

Yes thats what i mean, see you learn a new thing everyday :) How was your festive period ?

Any other recommendations for what i could do with the OBDeleven ? i know there is a dedicated page but wondered if anyone has done anything on here that might tickle me fancy  :grin:

You're very limited to what you can do without the pro version. Not even sure you can do the fogs with main beam.

I will buy credits as i have quite a few on my google account anyway i have installed the OBDeleven pro app on my phone too

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 04 January 2018, 10:50

Quote from: Jeni_R_ on 04 January 2018, 10:45

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 04 January 2018, 10:43

Quote from: Jeni_R_ on 04 January 2018, 10:01

Hi Fred

Yes thats what i mean, see you learn a new thing everyday :) How was your festive period ?

Any other recommendations for what i could do with the OBDeleven ? i know there is a dedicated page but wondered if anyone has done anything on here that might tickle me fancy  :grin:

You're very limited to what you can do without the pro version. Not even sure you can do the fogs with main beam.

I will buy credits as i have quite a few on my google account anyway i have installed the OBDeleven pro app on my phone too

Even with the credits I'm not sure you can do it. The credits only let you use the built in apps to change things and I don't remember seeing that there when I looked. If I remember there were only a handful of stuff you could do.

I'll have a look later for you.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 04 January 2018, 11:11

Yesterday I hit 5k, my last car I had done that in one month.

(https://s5.postimg.org/uv9aq77pz/20180103_163749.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/4zpk705w3/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jeni_R_ on 04 January 2018, 11:45

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 04 January 2018, 11:11

Yesterday I hit 5k, my last car I had done that in one month.

(https://s5.postimg.org/uv9aq77pz/20180103_163749.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/4zpk705w3/)

Hi

Out of curiosity what mode do you drive in i run on standard normal whatever its called and i only ever get 41mpg i generally do 73/75 on the motorway which is 10 miles each way to and from work and then a few miles on town roads - never yet have i seen 50+ MPG which is obvs the documented MPG for the GTD - i see you have 36mpg on the display whats your average ? i get approx 400/420 miles from a full tank of fuel  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 04 January 2018, 12:00

Wow, the speedo looks so cluttered I must say with both MPH/KPH (we only have KPH on ours here).

Also, 5k in nearly 12 months... in a diesel. Hardly ideal. Did you consider any petrol alternatives when ordering the Tiguan?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 04 January 2018, 12:42

Quote from: Jeni_R_ on 04 January 2018, 11:45

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 04 January 2018, 11:11

Yesterday I hit 5k, my last car I had done that in one month.

(https://s5.postimg.org/uv9aq77pz/20180103_163749.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/4zpk705w3/)

Hi

Out of curiosity what mode do you drive in i run on standard normal whatever its called and i only ever get 41mpg i generally do 73/75 on the motorway which is 10 miles each way to and from work and then a few miles on town roads - never yet have i seen 50+ MPG which is obvs the documented MPG for the GTD - i see you have 36mpg on the display whats your average ? i get approx 400/420 miles from a full tank of fuel  :rolleyes:

I've no idea what my long term average is but I'll check later. That photo was taken after town driving around 20 miles or so, a short 5 mile or so stretch on the M42 at 90mph and about 10 minutes parked with the car running.

Quote from: JoeGTI on 04 January 2018, 12:00

Wow, the speedo looks so cluttered I must say with both MPH/KPH (we only have KPH on ours here).

Also, 5k in nearly 12 months... in a diesel. Hardly ideal. Did you consider any petrol alternatives when ordering the Tiguan?

Yes I did but they only do the 180bhp petrol here so only thought about it for a bit.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 04 January 2018, 12:49

Jeni,

My usual trip I do most often is about 2 miles of town traffic and then about 15 miles of motorway and a couple of miles of town traffic again.

In the summer that cracks 50mpg+, but below 10 degrees C its more like 44mpg.

Long motorway trips for work (50 miles plus) will see 55mpg indicated, regardless of the temperature. Its the time to warm up that is the killer to GTD MPG. Drive straight into heavy traffic for a few miles to work each day and you won't see decent MPG ever.

My long term MPG is ~48mpg.

(Manual GTD btw, no tuning bits at all)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Vwjap on 04 January 2018, 17:21

Quote from: Jeni_R_ on 04 January 2018, 10:45

I will buy credits as i have quite a few on my google account anyway i have installed the OBDeleven pro app on my phone too

buy credits 😂😂😂😂

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 04 January 2018, 18:24

Quote from: Jeni_R_ on 04 January 2018, 10:01

Hi Fred

Yes thats what i mean, see you learn a new thing everyday :) How was your festive period ?

Any other recommendations for what i could do with the OBDeleven ? i know there is a dedicated page but wondered if anyone has done anything on here that might tickle me fancy  :grin:

It would have been worth paying that bit extra for the Pro. Why were you not keen on using coding? It’s pretty simple and in some ways better as you know exactly what you’ve done (keeping a record/backup of changes), whereas with the apps, aside from being quite limited, you can’t really know what’s been changed in the background. Probably not an issue unless something goes t!ts up with it. You could always return it and swap it for the pro?

For what it’s worth, here’s the adaptations I’ve done with mine but all, bar one, were done using the pro and long coding. 

Chirp on lock/unlock - long coded
Stop/start disable - long coded
Headlamp washers off - long coded
Enable fan level display on auto - app
Reverse lights full brightness - long coded
Coming home lights long coded
DRL 100% with headlights - long coded
Full (5) brake lights - long code
Refuel amount - long code

This is on an R so no front fogs to play about with as on a GTD/GTI.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CHB100 on 04 January 2018, 18:36

I'm gonna have to get one of these, the only thing that annoys me is I sold my Blackberry phone and pad this year and will have to!!! buy similar to get this pice of kit to work. :cry:
The main thing is stop bloody start!! For sure puts more wear on components and driver!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 04 January 2018, 18:39

Quote from: CHB100 on 04 January 2018, 18:36

I'm gonna have to get one of these, the only thing that annoys me is I sold my Blackberry phone and pad this year and will have to!!! buy similar to get this pice of kit to work. :cry:
The main thing is stop bloody start!! For sure puts more wear on components and driver!

Just buy a cheapo android device.  I’m all apple/iOS but bought a Acer Iconia just for obdeleven duty. Cost less than £50 and does the job fine.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 04 January 2018, 18:45

Android tablets are so cheap. I bought a 10" Acer something or other in the sale last week. I just wanted something for browsing and loading stuff onto Strava when I'm away and it fits the bill.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 04 January 2018, 18:45

Another few I’ve done that I like:

- remember seat heating setting on engine restart
- remember last set high beam assist setting
- DRL’s only for coming home / leaving home
- only fold door mirrors if you long press the lock button (or long press door handle with keyless). Really like this one!

I also tried the exhaust flaps mod but reverted it again. Way too much drone for me to tolerate.

I bought an amazon tablet on Black Friday for it. £30!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 04 January 2018, 18:51

Quote from: JoeGTI on 04 January 2018, 18:45

- DRL’s only for coming home / leaving home

Isn't the whole point of ch/lh lights is that they light the way down your garden path? I changed mine on my Passat and Golf 6 to be side lights and front fogs, and they were pretty poor. I can't imagine DRLs shedding much light.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 04 January 2018, 18:54

Quote from: dubber36 on 04 January 2018, 18:51

Quote from: JoeGTI on 04 January 2018, 18:45

- DRL’s only for coming home / leaving home

Isn't the whole point of ch/lh lights is that they light the way down your garden path? I changed mine on my Passat and Golf 6 to be side lights and front fogs, and they were pretty poor. I can't imagine DRLs shedding much light.

They do actually throw out more light than you might think. Besides I tend to reverse into my drive and I’ve sensor lights on the house so I never really used the coming home lights for that purpose. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Vwjap on 04 January 2018, 19:52

Quote from: Booth11 on 04 January 2018, 18:24

Quote from: Jeni_R_ on 04 January 2018, 10:01

Hi Fred

Yes thats what i mean, see you learn a new thing everyday :) How was your festive period ?

Any other recommendations for what i could do with the OBDeleven ? i know there is a dedicated page but wondered if anyone has done anything on here that might tickle me fancy  :grin:

It would have been worth paying that bit extra for the Pro. Why were you not keen on using coding? It’s pretty simple and in some ways better as you know exactly what you’ve done (keeping a record/backup of changes), whereas with the apps, aside from being quite limited, you can’t really know what’s been changed in the background. Probably not an issue unless something goes t!ts up with it. You could always return it and swap it for the pro?

For what it’s worth, here’s the adaptations I’ve done with mine but all, bar one, were done using the pro and long coding. 

Chirp on lock/unlock - long coded
Stop/start disable - long coded
Headlamp washers off - long coded
Enable fan level display on auto - app
Reverse lights full brightness - long coded
Coming home lights long coded
DRL 100% with headlights - long coded
Full (5) brake lights - long code
Refuel amount - long code

This is on an R so no front fogs to play about with as on a GTD/GTI.

erm pro is just a code you put in to your account, it’s the same dongle, the code just opens up the software

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 05 January 2018, 02:39

Quote from: Vwjap on 04 January 2018, 19:52

Quote from: Booth11 on 04 January 2018, 18:24

Quote from: Jeni_R_ on 04 January 2018, 10:01

Hi Fred

Yes thats what i mean, see you learn a new thing everyday :) How was your festive period ?

Any other recommendations for what i could do with the OBDeleven ? i know there is a dedicated page but wondered if anyone has done anything on here that might tickle me fancy  :grin:

It would have been worth paying that bit extra for the Pro. Why were you not keen on using coding? It’s pretty simple and in some ways better as you know exactly what you’ve done (keeping a record/backup of changes), whereas with the apps, aside from being quite limited, you can’t really know what’s been changed in the background. Probably not an issue unless something goes t!ts up with it. You could always return it and swap it for the pro?

For what it’s worth, here’s the adaptations I’ve done with mine but all, bar one, were done using the pro and long coding. 

Chirp on lock/unlock - long coded
Stop/start disable - long coded
Headlamp washers off - long coded
Enable fan level display on auto - app
Reverse lights full brightness - long coded
Coming home lights long coded
DRL 100% with headlights - long coded
Full (5) brake lights - long code
Refuel amount - long code

This is on an R so no front fogs to play about with as on a GTD/GTI.

erm pro is just a code you put in to your account, it’s the same dongle, the code just opens up the software

Yes I know it’s the same dongle with an activation code.  Poorly worded in my part but by “return/swap it”, I meant Jeni could contact where she bought it from, either pay the extra and get the activation code sent out (if they allow that), or they might want to scrap the oringal order and her to reorder.  Only one way for her to find out (if she does want pro instead). 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Vwjap on 05 January 2018, 08:50

Quote from: Booth11 on 05 January 2018, 02:39

Quote from: Vwjap on 04 January 2018, 19:52

Quote from: Booth11 on 04 January 2018, 18:24

Quote from: Jeni_R_ on 04 January 2018, 10:01

Hi Fred

Yes thats what i mean, see you learn a new thing everyday :) How was your festive period ?

Any other recommendations for what i could do with the OBDeleven ? i know there is a dedicated page but wondered if anyone has done anything on here that might tickle me fancy  :grin:

It would have been worth paying that bit extra for the Pro. Why were you not keen on using coding? It’s pretty simple and in some ways better as you know exactly what you’ve done (keeping a record/backup of changes), whereas with the apps, aside from being quite limited, you can’t really know what’s been changed in the background. Probably not an issue unless something goes t!ts up with it. You could always return it and swap it for the pro?

For what it’s worth, here’s the adaptations I’ve done with mine but all, bar one, were done using the pro and long coding. 

Chirp on lock/unlock - long coded
Stop/start disable - long coded
Headlamp washers off - long coded
Enable fan level display on auto - app
Reverse lights full brightness - long coded
Coming home lights long coded
DRL 100% with headlights - long coded
Full (5) brake lights - long code
Refuel amount - long code

This is on an R so no front fogs to play about with as on a GTD/GTI.

erm pro is just a code you put in to your account, it’s the same dongle, the code just opens up the software

Yes I know it’s the same dongle with an activation code.  Poorly worded in my part but by “return/swap it”, I meant Jeni could contact where she bought it from, either pay the extra and get the activation code sent out (if they allow that), or they might want to scrap the oringal order and her to reorder.  Only one way for her to find out (if she does want pro instead).

or just go on the play store and buy the code,

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 05 January 2018, 09:35

^^ Yes if that’s doable. Whatever is the easiest way to get a pro activation code, imo it’s fairly pointless without it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wantmygti on 05 January 2018, 09:50

Quote from: JoeGTI on 04 January 2018, 18:45

Another few I’ve done that I like:

- remember seat heating setting on engine restart
- remember last set high beam assist setting
- DRL’s only for coming home / leaving home
- only fold door mirrors if you long press the lock button (or long press door handle with keyless). Really like this one!

I also tried the exhaust flaps mod but reverted it again. Way too much drone for me to tolerate.

I bought an amazon tablet on Black Friday for it. £30!

Would you mind sharing the coding for the folding mirrors tweak??

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wantmygti on 05 January 2018, 09:53

One other bit of coding that may be of interest to people - I have enabled the high level brake light when in reverse. Slightly better illumination when reversing but much better visibility to other road users.

I’ve also got the same light to flash with lock/unlock but not for any functional reason.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 05 January 2018, 10:01

Quote from: wantmygti on 05 January 2018, 09:50

Quote from: JoeGTI on 04 January 2018, 18:45

Another few I’ve done that I like:

- remember seat heating setting on engine restart
- remember last set high beam assist setting
- DRL’s only for coming home / leaving home
- only fold door mirrors if you long press the lock button (or long press door handle with keyless). Really like this one!

I also tried the exhaust flaps mod but reverted it again. Way too much drone for me to tolerate.

I bought an amazon tablet on Black Friday for it. £30!

Would you mind sharing the coding for the folding mirrors tweak??

Hey, I did that particular one via one of OBDEleven's built in "Apps". The App is "auto folding mirrors" app and there was 3 choices. OFF - AUTO - MANUAL.

AUTO is the default (fold every time you lock the car).
I changed it to MANUAL and this means they only fold with a long press on lock.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 05 January 2018, 10:18

Quote from: wantmygti on 05 January 2018, 09:53

One other bit of coding that may be of interest to people - I have enabled the high level brake light when in reverse. Slightly better illumination when reversing but much better visibility to other road users.

I’ve also got the same light to flash with lock/unlock but not for any functional reason.

Interesting, to be fair I've never noticed the Golf had reversing likes because they are that bad.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 05 January 2018, 10:26

They're poor but I've read/heard before that a common misconception is that reverse lights are there to light up your path. They are not. They are there primarily to warn people behind you that you're reversing...

I find with the reverse camera, even if it is pretty dark, the camera still shows quite a good, bright image. Not sure how it does it, but its effective.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Vwjap on 05 January 2018, 11:41

Mine are pretty bright on my 7.5, a lot better than on my 6 where most of the time I thought it wasn’t working

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 05 January 2018, 11:53

They're LED on the 7.5 so maybe that's made them a bit better.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Vwjap on 05 January 2018, 12:36

Quote from: wantmygti on 05 January 2018, 09:50

Quote from: JoeGTI on 04 January 2018, 18:45

Another few I’ve done that I like:

- remember seat heating setting on engine restart
- remember last set high beam assist setting
- DRL’s only for coming home / leaving home
- only fold door mirrors if you long press the lock button (or long press door handle with keyless). Really like this one!

I also tried the exhaust flaps mod but reverted it again. Way too much drone for me to tolerate.

I bought an amazon tablet on Black Friday for it. £30!

Would you mind sharing the coding for the folding mirrors tweak??

depends what modules you have in your car, but I think you enable the comfort mirrors in both door modules for it fella

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wantmygti on 05 January 2018, 14:05

Quote from: Vwjap on 05 January 2018, 12:36

Quote from: wantmygti on 05 January 2018, 09:50

Quote from: JoeGTI on 04 January 2018, 18:45

Another few I’ve done that I like:

- remember seat heating setting on engine restart
- remember last set high beam assist setting
- DRL’s only for coming home / leaving home
- only fold door mirrors if you long press the lock button (or long press door handle with keyless). Really like this one!

I also tried the exhaust flaps mod but reverted it again. Way too much drone for me to tolerate.

I bought an amazon tablet on Black Friday for it. £30!

Would you mind sharing the coding for the folding mirrors tweak??

depends what modules you have in your car, but I think you enable the comfort mirrors in both door modules for it fella

I’ve have the mirrors currently folding when the car locks and opening when the car unlocks. I was hoping to adjust them such that they only open when the car starts, not when the car is unlocked. I know that Audi’s often work this way.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 05 January 2018, 14:14

Early MK7's did work that way. Not sure if its possible to code newer cars to do it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 05 January 2018, 14:20

Quote from: wantmygti on 05 January 2018, 14:05

Quote from: Vwjap on 05 January 2018, 12:36

Quote from: wantmygti on 05 January 2018, 09:50

Quote from: JoeGTI on 04 January 2018, 18:45

Another few I’ve done that I like:

- remember seat heating setting on engine restart
- remember last set high beam assist setting
- DRL’s only for coming home / leaving home
- only fold door mirrors if you long press the lock button (or long press door handle with keyless). Really like this one!

I also tried the exhaust flaps mod but reverted it again. Way too much drone for me to tolerate.

I bought an amazon tablet on Black Friday for it. £30!

Would you mind sharing the coding for the folding mirrors tweak??

depends what modules you have in your car, but I think you enable the comfort mirrors in both door modules for it fella

I’ve have the mirrors currently folding when the car locks and opening when the car unlocks. I was hoping to adjust them such that they only open when the car starts, not when the car is unlocked. I know that Audi’s often work this way.

I hated the way me wife's A3 did that.
I much prefer them to fold out when I unlock the car but each to their own

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wantmygti on 05 January 2018, 14:53

Quote from: kalimon on 05 January 2018, 14:20

Quote from: wantmygti on 05 January 2018, 14:05

Quote from: Vwjap on 05 January 2018, 12:36

Quote from: wantmygti on 05 January 2018, 09:50

Quote from: JoeGTI on 04 January 2018, 18:45

Another few I’ve done that I like:

- remember seat heating setting on engine restart
- remember last set high beam assist setting
- DRL’s only for coming home / leaving home
- only fold door mirrors if you long press the lock button (or long press door handle with keyless). Really like this one!

I also tried the exhaust flaps mod but reverted it again. Way too much drone for me to tolerate.

I bought an amazon tablet on Black Friday for it. £30!

Would you mind sharing the coding for the folding mirrors tweak??

depends what modules you have in your car, but I think you enable the comfort mirrors in both door modules for it fella

I’ve have the mirrors currently folding when the car locks and opening when the car unlocks. I was hoping to adjust them such that they only open when the car starts, not when the car is unlocked. I know that Audi’s often work this way.

I hated the way me wife's A3 did that.
I much prefer them to fold out when I unlock the car but each to their own

But sometimes you want to open the car to pack or unpack something, and don’t need the mirrors opening/closing.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 05 January 2018, 15:00

Much simpler to just switch the folding off, not entirely sure about the obsession with auto folding mirrors. Probably only folded mine 3 or 4 times since I had the car....

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 05 January 2018, 15:05

Why does it matter if they fold/unfold?

Far simpler in my book to have them fold when you lock the car, then they always fold and you don't have to think about it.

I guess auto folding mirrors are the same as ACC, auto hold, auto start stop, auto light and auto wipers, some people have an OCD about "lack of control"... personally, give me less things to think about, I've got enough on my mind most times!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 05 January 2018, 17:37

I like the folding mirrors.  A very quick way to tell at a glance if your car is locked or not.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Daz Auto on 05 January 2018, 17:39

Quote from: Booth11 on 05 January 2018, 17:37

I like the folding mirrors.  A very quick way to tell at a glance if your car is locked or not.

+1

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Daz Auto on 05 January 2018, 17:53

Quote from: kalimon on 05 January 2018, 14:20

Quote from: wantmygti on 05 January 2018, 14:05

I’ve have the mirrors currently folding when the car locks and opening when the car unlocks. I was hoping to adjust them such that they only open when the car starts, not when the car is unlocked. I know that Audi’s often work this way.

I hated the way me wife's A3 did that.
I much prefer them to fold out when I unlock the car but each to their own

I never really thought about this until you mentioned it.

In the new A3, when you switch the car on, the MMI screen rises out of the middle of the dash and the mirrors fold out at the same time. I actually think it is quite cool. :undecided: :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wantmygti on 05 January 2018, 21:24

Quote from: Daz Auto on 05 January 2018, 17:39

Quote from: Booth11 on 05 January 2018, 17:37

I like the folding mirrors.  A very quick way to tell at a glance if your car is locked or not.

+1

Same here. And it is marginally easier to pass in the garage with them folded.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 06 January 2018, 01:06

Back in the saddle  :grin:

(https://s26.postimg.org/w22rfvoah/1836_D2_C6-_F022-40_A8-8550-_FDAA14_C72080.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/hvn0kndf9/)

(https://s26.postimg.org/il5sx0695/1_CEBD6_CB-_AA57-4_A02-_A0_AA-_D9553_EBCF285.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/6jaf2ux0l/)

(https://s26.postimg.org/hvn0knl55/008_CE919-6_BE1-4_BB6-_A044-6129_D9830223.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/mhj4t06o5/)

(https://s26.postimg.org/3p79pfhzt/73229722-_EE90-4516-9079-30_F442_F28184.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/feb9de8yd/)

More to follow when I have got my hands on it 👍

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 06 January 2018, 03:35

Quote from: JB GTI on 06 January 2018, 01:06

Back in the saddle  :grin:

(https://s26.postimg.org/w22rfvoah/1836_D2_C6-_F022-40_A8-8550-_FDAA14_C72080.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/hvn0kndf9/)

(https://s26.postimg.org/il5sx0695/1_CEBD6_CB-_AA57-4_A02-_A0_AA-_D9553_EBCF285.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/6jaf2ux0l/)

(https://s26.postimg.org/hvn0knl55/008_CE919-6_BE1-4_BB6-_A044-6129_D9830223.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/mhj4t06o5/)

(https://s26.postimg.org/3p79pfhzt/73229722-_EE90-4516-9079-30_F442_F28184.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/feb9de8yd/)

More to follow when I have got my hands on it 👍

Simply lovely! 

When do you collect it?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Paul70 on 06 January 2018, 08:38

That looks stunning in Indium - look forward to hearing your review

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 06 January 2018, 08:56

Quote from: Booth11 on 06 January 2018, 03:35

Quote from: JB GTI on 06 January 2018, 01:06

Back in the saddle  :grin:

(https://s26.postimg.org/w22rfvoah/1836_D2_C6-_F022-40_A8-8550-_FDAA14_C72080.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/hvn0kndf9/)

(https://s26.postimg.org/il5sx0695/1_CEBD6_CB-_AA57-4_A02-_A0_AA-_D9553_EBCF285.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/6jaf2ux0l/)

(https://s26.postimg.org/hvn0knl55/008_CE919-6_BE1-4_BB6-_A044-6129_D9830223.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/mhj4t06o5/)

(https://s26.postimg.org/3p79pfhzt/73229722-_EE90-4516-9079-30_F442_F28184.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/feb9de8yd/)

More to follow when I have got my hands on it 👍

Simply lovely! 

When do you collect it?

I picked it up yesterday morning!
It’s nice to be back in a VW again  :smiley: even if it was only 3 months ago  :rolleyes:
.....and it’s not got the noisy Bridgestones on it so it was nice and quiet and virtually no road noise at all !!
So far so good 👍👍👍

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 06 January 2018, 09:07

See you’ve already got your Lockwood sill protectors on.  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 06 January 2018, 09:18

Quote from: Booth11 on 06 January 2018, 09:07

See you’ve already got your Lockwood sill protectors on.  :laugh:

And the footwell lights, front engine cover, footrest, Bling 12v cover, Boot led and VW dustcaps  :whistle:
Also retro fitted the door mirror bolt covers that have stopped being fitted for quite a while now. Very simple fix as there are two locating pins on the cover, the larger one just slides out and the smaller one can be pulled off easily as it has a weakened break point on it. Apply a small amount of strong double sided and ✅
Was going do the same with the isofix covers but my new One has them already fitted 👍

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 06 January 2018, 09:37

Do like the new leather with the red accents in the squab -not sure I could stump up £1.7k for it though (does look fab though).

Also, how did you get all the bits fitted if it’s still at the dealers ?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 06 January 2018, 09:39

Quote from: JB GTI on 06 January 2018, 09:18

Quote from: Booth11 on 06 January 2018, 09:07

See you’ve already got your Lockwood sill protectors on.  :laugh:

And the footwell lights, front engine cover, footrest, Bling 12v cover, Boot led and VW dustcaps  :whistle:
Also retro fitted the door mirror bolt covers that have stopped being fitted for quite a while now. Very simple fix as there are two locating pins on the cover, the larger one just slides out and the smaller one can be pulled off easily as it has a weakened break point on it. Apply a small amount of strong double sided and ✅
Was going do the same with the isofix covers but my new One has them already fitted 👍

Flying start.  Have you detailed it yet?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 06 January 2018, 09:49

Quote from: Sootchucker on 06 January 2018, 09:37

Do like the new leather with the red accents in the squab -not sure I could stump up £1.7k for it though (does look fab though).

Also, how did you get all the bits fitted if it’s still at the dealers ?

That not full leather though

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 06 January 2018, 09:57

Quote from: Sootchucker on 06 January 2018, 09:37

Do like the new leather with the red accents in the squab -not sure I could stump up £1.7k for it though (does look fab though).

Also, how did you get all the bits fitted if it’s still at the dealers ?

I did them as soon as I got home   :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 06 January 2018, 09:58

Quote from: Booth11 on 06 January 2018, 09:39

Quote from: JB GTI on 06 January 2018, 09:18

Quote from: Booth11 on 06 January 2018, 09:07

See you’ve already got your Lockwood sill protectors on.  :laugh:

And the footwell lights, front engine cover, footrest, Bling 12v cover, Boot led and VW dustcaps  :whistle:
Also retro fitted the door mirror bolt covers that have stopped being fitted for quite a while now. Very simple fix as there are two locating pins on the cover, the larger one just slides out and the smaller one can be pulled off easily as it has a weakened break point on it. Apply a small amount of strong double sided and ✅
Was going do the same with the isofix covers but my new One has them already fitted 👍

Flying start.  Have you detailed it yet?

Nope TBA  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 06 January 2018, 10:01

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 06 January 2018, 09:49

Quote from: Sootchucker on 06 January 2018, 09:37

Do like the new leather with the red accents in the squab -not sure I could stump up £1.7k for it though (does look fab though).

Also, how did you get all the bits fitted if it’s still at the dealers ?

That not full leather though

No, it’s full pleather  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 06 January 2018, 10:05

Quote from: JB GTI on 06 January 2018, 09:58

Quote from: Booth11 on 06 January 2018, 09:39

Quote from: JB GTI on 06 January 2018, 09:18

Quote from: Booth11 on 06 January 2018, 09:07

See you’ve already got your Lockwood sill protectors on.  :laugh:

And the footwell lights, front engine cover, footrest, Bling 12v cover, Boot led and VW dustcaps  :whistle:
Also retro fitted the door mirror bolt covers that have stopped being fitted for quite a while now. Very simple fix as there are two locating pins on the cover, the larger one just slides out and the smaller one can be pulled off easily as it has a weakened break point on it. Apply a small amount of strong double sided and ✅
Was going do the same with the isofix covers but my new One has them already fitted 👍

Flying start.  Have you detailed it yet?

Nope TBA  :grin:

Not that much of a flying start then, I spoke too soon.  Get yer finger out.  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 06 January 2018, 10:10

Quote from: JB GTI on 06 January 2018, 10:01

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 06 January 2018, 09:49

Quote from: Sootchucker on 06 January 2018, 09:37

Do like the new leather with the red accents in the squab -not sure I could stump up £1.7k for it though (does look fab though).

Also, how did you get all the bits fitted if it’s still at the dealers ?

That not full leather though

No, it’s full pleather  :whistle:

I thought it was art velours, the seat looks base looks like cloth in the photo.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 06 January 2018, 11:09

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 06 January 2018, 10:10

Quote from: JB GTI on 06 January 2018, 10:01

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 06 January 2018, 09:49

Quote from: Sootchucker on 06 January 2018, 09:37

Do like the new leather with the red accents in the squab -not sure I could stump up £1.7k for it though (does look fab though).

Also, how did you get all the bits fitted if it’s still at the dealers ?

That not full leather though

No, it’s full pleather  :whistle:

I thought it was art velours, the seat looks base looks lime cloth in the photo.

The seat faces in Vienna Leather option in the mk7.5 Golf GTI is now perforated leather. In the GTI, the little perforations are red. The seat bolsters are still non-perforated - page 55 in the Golf brochure at the link below;

http://origin.volkswagen.co.uk/assets/common/pdf/brochures/golf-vii-pa-brochure.pdf

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 06 January 2018, 12:15

Quote from: SRGTD on 06 January 2018, 11:09

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 06 January 2018, 10:10

Quote from: JB GTI on 06 January 2018, 10:01

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 06 January 2018, 09:49

Quote from: Sootchucker on 06 January 2018, 09:37

Do like the new leather with the red accents in the squab -not sure I could stump up £1.7k for it though (does look fab though).

Also, how did you get all the bits fitted if it’s still at the dealers ?

That not full leather though

No, it’s full pleather  :whistle:

I thought it was art velours, the seat looks base looks lime cloth in the photo.

The seat faces in Vienna Leather option in the mk7.5 Golf GTI is now perforated leather. In the GTI, the little perforations are red. The seat bolsters are still non-perforated - page 55 in the Golf brochure at the link below;

http://origin.volkswagen.co.uk/assets/common/pdf/brochures/golf-vii-pa-brochure.pdf

That I did not know, thanks for the info.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 06 January 2018, 12:35

Looks lovely. Indium is by far the nicest colour in the current (limited) selection imo.

Yeah that’s how the Vienna leather looks now. A perforated finish on the squabs. In the R / GTD, sub in those red details with white / light grey.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 06 January 2018, 13:04

Just a few pics of my Saturday morning boredom lol.
Lower engine cover collected and fitted
Badgerskins Red Vw engine cover decal fitted
And finally done the door handles wirh carbon fibre vinyl not to everyones tastes but that's the point of being individual  :whistle: :whistle:

(https://s18.postimg.org/9g16fuip5/20180106_114355.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/v2g6wvh9h/)

(https://s18.postimg.org/o0i9am0s9/20180106_114345.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/q52mbp2et/)

(https://s18.postimg.org/o1s73kkh5/20180106_113854.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/bn5f38syt/)

(https://s18.postimg.org/nc9erac8p/20180106_113847.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/l7p1q7alx/)

(https://s18.postimg.org/pgtrsh11l/20180106_114239.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/6ohwow4n9/)

(https://s18.postimg.org/xz37wvzvd/20180106_114219.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/bn5f3i0r9/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 06 January 2018, 13:35

^^^ the carbon wrapped handles do look good in the photo.
 :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 06 January 2018, 14:00

+1 for the door handles Neil, great idea, quite tempted myself. Did you diy? And did you get a good deal on the lower engine cover?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 06 January 2018, 15:30

Quote from: Watts on 06 January 2018, 14:00

+1 for the door handles Neil, great idea, quite tempted myself. Did you diy? And did you get a good deal on the lower engine cover?

Yup all diy Peter I got a sheet of carbon fibre 4d vinyl off flee bay bout £6 sharp blade for trimming I used my heat gun to warm the vinyl and handle covers on the garage work bench done pair in bout 40 mins including taking off fitting vinyl and refitting.

Front lower engine cover and screw £42 inc vat  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Papa John on 06 January 2018, 17:33

Got half way through fitting one of these.

http://www.xcarlink.co.uk/product.php?productid=280&cat=2&page=1

Quite an involved install as the glovebox requires removing.  :huh:

Euro' maps installed from here.

http://www.desnav.com/europe/113-central-europe-gps-navigation-maps-for-android-windows-ce-wince-mobile.html

And all is working after faffing about with serial numbers and activation codes.... Wanted to try it out before putting everything back.  :shocked: Picked up the kit for £263 with a 20% discount from eBay and the maps cost £33 direct. Touchscreen works well with the voice directions coming through the speakers loud and clear.

Wish me luck with the reinstall.

Papa John.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 06 January 2018, 17:37

Quote from: gtiaps on 06 January 2018, 15:30

Quote from: Watts on 06 January 2018, 14:00

+1 for the door handles Neil, great idea, quite tempted myself. Did you diy? And did you get a good deal on the lower engine cover?

Yup all diy Peter I got a sheet of carbon fibre 4d vinyl off flee bay bout £6 sharp blade for trimming I used my heat gun to warm the vinyl and handle covers on the garage work bench done pair in bout 40 mins including taking off fitting vinyl and refitting.

Front lower engine cover and screw £42 inc vat  :whistle:

Very smart job.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 06 January 2018, 17:43

Quote from: Watts on 06 January 2018, 17:37

Quote from: gtiaps on 06 January 2018, 15:30

Quote from: Watts on 06 January 2018, 14:00

+1 for the door handles Neil, great idea, quite tempted myself. Did you diy? And did you get a good deal on the lower engine cover?

Yup all diy Peter I got a sheet of carbon fibre 4d vinyl off flee bay bout £6 sharp blade for trimming I used my heat gun to warm the vinyl and handle covers on the garage work bench done pair in bout 40 mins including taking off fitting vinyl and refitting.

Front lower engine cover and screw £42 inc vat  :whistle:

Very smart job.

Thank you Peter  :cool:

Good luck Papa John  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 06 January 2018, 18:04

Refitted my tunning because the dealer has told me I'm going to be waiting 16 or more for the Tiguan because I have decided to go with Oryx white, not sure why because It didn't make any difference when I ordered my CC in it.

The difference it makes is amazing. After going on about the difference it made my wife said she was right, I should have took a test drive in the Gold R that the salesman wanted me to try. :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 07 January 2018, 13:12

Chased 3 scumbags off my driveway lastnight. Attempting to get into the house, presumably for the keys  :sick:
I’m sick of this now. It seems it’s just not possible to have nice things without this stress  :angry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 07 January 2018, 13:46

Quote from: JoeGTI on 07 January 2018, 13:12

Chased 3 scumbags off my driveway lastnight. Attempting to get into the house, presumably for the keys  :sick:
I’m sick of this now. It seems it’s just not possible to have nice things without this stress  :angry:

Oh no Joe!  That’s terrible! You must be seething and really pissed.  And on tenterhooks all the time.  Police informed I assume.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 07 January 2018, 14:09

Quote from: Booth11 on 07 January 2018, 13:46

Quote from: JoeGTI on 07 January 2018, 13:12

Chased 3 scumbags off my driveway lastnight. Attempting to get into the house, presumably for the keys  :sick:
I’m sick of this now. It seems it’s just not possible to have nice things without this stress  :angry:

Oh no Joe!  That’s terrible! You must be seething and really pissed.  And on tenterhooks all the time.  Police informed I assume.

Thanks Rebecca. Yeah police informed. Even had “CSI” here a while ago. The scum had attempted to remove glass from one of the windows on the side of the house. They were almost in when I scared them off. House is alarmed so it would have triggered had they come in. :(

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 07 January 2018, 14:33

Quote from: JoeGTI on 07 January 2018, 13:12

Chased 3 scumbags off my driveway lastnight. Attempting to get into the house, presumably for the keys  :sick:
I’m sick of this now. It seems it’s just not possible to have nice things without this stress  :angry:

How frustrating is that? Again.
The perils of having something decent parked outside means you can rarely relax in your own home it seems.
Work hard, watch some lowlife try and take away what you've strived for.  :angry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Guzzle on 07 January 2018, 14:50

Quote from: JoeGTI on 07 January 2018, 13:12

Chased 3 scumbags off my driveway lastnight. Attempting to get into the house, presumably for the keys  :sick:
I’m sick of this now. It seems it’s just not possible to have nice things without this stress  :angry:

 :shocked:

How appalling. Hopefully no one was hurt and there's no serious damage.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 07 January 2018, 15:01

Really feeling for you JoeGTI, what a sh!tty state of affairs.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 07 January 2018, 15:15

Quote from: Exonian on 07 January 2018, 14:33

Quote from: JoeGTI on 07 January 2018, 13:12

Chased 3 scumbags off my driveway lastnight. Attempting to get into the house, presumably for the keys  :sick:
I’m sick of this now. It seems it’s just not possible to have nice things without this stress  :angry:

How frustrating is that? Again.
The perils of having something decent parked outside means you can rarely relax in your own home it seems.
Work hard, watch some lowlife try and take away what you've strived for.  :angry:

Lowlife is the polite term. I don’t think I’m permitted to use the less polite alternatives on the forum though!
Makes me really angry when I hear of attempted break-ins and thefts like this.

Hopefully you can put the experience behind you Joe and you can continue to enjoy your car.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: king monkey on 07 January 2018, 15:25

Why can people not just buy their own stuff rather than take others hard earned possessions? Total scumbags.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 07 January 2018, 17:41

Thanks for the kind words everyone. I am feeling very low and upset about it this evening and as for my wife....
I’m sure anyone who’s been victim of stuff like this will know the feelings I’m talking about.  :sad:

I have a brand new R on order. It’s a mess. My wife wants me to cancel it. I’m finding it hard to disagree with her at this point tbh. Doing so means making life difficult for myself and the dealers. And I’ll still need to then figure out what to do with the current one.  It just sucks.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: king monkey on 07 January 2018, 22:33

Know how you must feel. When mine went I was really unsure what to do. My wife didn’t want any ‘nice’ cars around at all. It does get better with time but I definitely wouldn’t have got my car without the ability to garage it overnight.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 08 January 2018, 07:58

(well yesterday) Cleaned the GTD for the first time since early December in sub zero conditions  :laugh: :laugh:

Seriously it was the dirtiest it's ever been and I was ashamed of it, and despite it being covered in thick frost when I started (-1.5°C) I soldiered on. Looks fab now (i'll throw some images up later), but when I was drying it, the water was freezing on the paintwork and glass, so I had to use my Metro Vac - Sidekick Blaster drier to warm the area slightly (the air comes out slightly warm), then dry each spot at a time. Took a whilst but got the whole car done, and really pleased with it, despite not being able to feel my fingers afterwards  :laugh: :laugh:

Trouble is, I now it will only be a few days and it will look minging again !

Came out this morning at 6.30am after a really cold night and it was almost completely white. Sat in the car for a few minutes with the heated windscreen, rear screen, mirrors and seat heaters on. Plays havoc with MPG, but I'd rather that than having to get out and scrape the windows.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 08 January 2018, 10:25

Quote from: Sootchucker on 08 January 2018, 07:58

(well yesterday) Cleaned the GTD for the first time since early December in sub zero conditions  :laugh: :laugh:

Seriously it was the dirtiest it's ever been and I was ashamed of it, and despite it being covered in thick frost when I started (-1.5°C) I soldiered on. Looks fab now (i'll throw some images up later), but when I was drying it, the water was freezing on the paintwork and glass, so I had to use my Metro Vac - Sidekick Blaster drier to warm the area slightly (the air comes out slightly warm), then dry each spot at a time. Took a whilst but got the whole car done, and really pleased with it, despite not being able to feel my fingers afterwards  :laugh: :laugh:

Trouble is, I now it will only be a few days and it will look minging again !

Came out this morning at 6.30am after a really cold night and it was almost completely white. Sat in the car for a few minutes with the heated windscreen, rear screen, mirrors and seat heaters on. Plays havoc with MPG, but I'd rather that than having to get out and scrape the windows.

Tell me about it, done mine yesterday as it was covered in salt and crap in a rather warmer 1-2°

At least at this time of year we don't have to worry about water spots drying on the car. I don't it at a friend's and it was already starting to get dirty by the time I got home.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 08 January 2018, 10:46

Quote from: JoeGTI on 07 January 2018, 17:41

Thanks for the kind words everyone. I am feeling very low and upset about it this evening and as for my wife....
I’m sure anyone who’s been victim of stuff like this will know the feelings I’m talking about.  :sad:

I have a brand new R on order. It’s a mess. My wife wants me to cancel it. I’m finding it hard to disagree with her at this point tbh. Doing so means making life difficult for myself and the dealers. And I’ll still need to then figure out what to do with the current one.  It just sucks.

f**king wayne kerrs Joe, is there no way you can your pir to trigger a small alarm? Providing you don't have trees setting it off all the time.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Papa John on 10 January 2018, 17:53

Quote from: Jolly nice chap

Thank you Peter  :cool:

Good luck Papa John  :smiley:

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Thanks for that fella as it works! DesNav seems quite a good choice as the maps have sufficient detail and it's quite snappy in use/quick to load and route. Routing isn't too bad either. As with all things GPS related, the result you end up with depends entirely on the question asked of it? Plenty options available and I like the overspeed warning of the refs whistle and the fact that the point this activates can be tweaked.  :nerd:

Impressed with the box, I've gone and bought another much smaller box that enables phone mirroring. Don't tell the wife....

More on that story later.  :whistle:

Papa John.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 10 January 2018, 19:12

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 08 January 2018, 10:46

Quote from: JoeGTI on 07 January 2018, 17:41

Thanks for the kind words everyone. I am feeling very low and upset about it this evening and as for my wife....
I’m sure anyone who’s been victim of stuff like this will know the feelings I’m talking about.  :sad:

I have a brand new R on order. It’s a mess. My wife wants me to cancel it. I’m finding it hard to disagree with her at this point tbh. Doing so means making life difficult for myself and the dealers. And I’ll still need to then figure out what to do with the current one.  It just sucks.

f**king wayne kerrs Joe

That's some auto correction  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 13 January 2018, 17:13

Tucked her away in the garage for 4 months while I'm off away. Handbrake off, wheels chocked and battery disconnected.

Didn't even bother with anything to cover her up - the bit of dust will be removed on the first wash. It'll need an MOT by the time I return too  :sad:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 13 January 2018, 17:19

Quote from: Gnasher on 13 January 2018, 17:13

Tucked her away in the garage for 4 months while I'm off away. Handbrake off, wheels chocked and battery disconnected.

Didn't even bother with anything to cover her up - the bit of dust will be removed on the first wash. It'll need an MOT by the time I return too  :sad:

Did you put extra pressure in the tyres or jack the car up a bit and support it a little front and back to take some weight off the tyres and suspension?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 13 January 2018, 17:58

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 13 January 2018, 17:19

Quote from: Gnasher on 13 January 2018, 17:13

Tucked her away in the garage for 4 months while I'm off away. Handbrake off, wheels chocked and battery disconnected.

Didn't even bother with anything to cover her up - the bit of dust will be removed on the first wash. It'll need an MOT by the time I return too  :sad:

Did you put extra pressure in the tyres or jack the car up a bit and support it a little front and back to take some weight off the tyres and suspension?

Might have missed that bit - I've got a compressor and might do it in the morning - not a clue what pressures to set them to. Not got anything to hold it off the floor though, so just the tyres to inflate a bit.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Richyb on 13 January 2018, 19:10

Not so much as what I’ve done to the car today however tomorrow I plan to take the Mrs out to an empty Sunday evening car park and show her the ways of the DSG. She’s only ever driven 106s and Fiestas.

Whilst giving an initial briefing today she says “we could drive it in a field”. I was lost for words.

Wish me luck for tomorrow...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 13 January 2018, 19:25

Quote from: Gnasher on 13 January 2018, 17:58

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 13 January 2018, 17:19

Quote from: Gnasher on 13 January 2018, 17:13

Tucked her away in the garage for 4 months while I'm off away. Handbrake off, wheels chocked and battery disconnected.

Didn't even bother with anything to cover her up - the bit of dust will be removed on the first wash. It'll need an MOT by the time I return too  :sad:

Did you put extra pressure in the tyres or jack the car up a bit and support it a little front and back to take some weight off the tyres and suspension?

Might have missed that bit - I've got a compressor and might do it in the morning - not a clue what pressures to set them to. Not got anything to hold it off the floor though, so just the tyres to inflate a bit.

I'd go high 40's Graham.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jdm owner on 13 January 2018, 20:08

Been of the road since September. Currently in the dealers first Mot, handbrake recall update,
And service including the diff oil change.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snoopy on 14 January 2018, 17:28

Tyre cushions are an options if you want to lay it up for a while they are suppose to help reduce the risk of flat spotting which In reality is rare and is blown out of all proportion.  Tyre pressures won't drop more than a couple pound max over a 4 month period. I lay my classics and the GTIs up over the winter months, have done for decades with no ill effects.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 14 January 2018, 20:49

Quote from: Snoopy on 14 January 2018, 17:28

Tyre cushions are an options if you want to lay it up for a while they are suppose to help reduce the risk of flat spotting which In reality is rare and is blown out of all proportion.  Tyre pressures won't drop more than a couple pound max over a 4 month period. I lay my classics and the GTIs up over the winter months, have done for decades with no ill effects.

I had a problem with both the suspension and tyres years ago when I left my car in the garage while i went to the US for 3 weeks.

Granted I stayed there 10 months :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Vwjap on 14 January 2018, 21:14

Filled the car up with shell premium this morning (normally use just the normal diesel), done 140 miles, noticed it coming off a full tank at about 105-110 miles when it’s normally 90-95, but won’t know for sure tf it’s any better till next fill up

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mkviken on 14 January 2018, 21:30

mine moved for the first time in months tonight after putting it away for the winter. bloody missed it, such a great car to drive. fitted my 'new' wheels with michelin PS4's - a bloody tight fit but they're on... just!

its going in for its first service and handbrake update tomorrow.

might even take it for a run after before it gets washed and put away again! them gritters will be out again i bet!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snoopy on 14 January 2018, 22:51

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 14 January 2018, 20:49

Quote from: Snoopy on 14 January 2018, 17:28

Tyre cushions are an options if you want to lay it up for a while they are suppose to help reduce the risk of flat spotting which In reality is rare and is blown out of all proportion.  Tyre pressures won't drop more than a couple pound max over a 4 month period. I lay my classics and the GTIs up over the winter months, have done for decades with no ill effects.

I had a problem with both the suspension and tyres years ago when I left my car in the garage while i went to the US for 3 weeks.

Granted I stayed there 10 months :whistle:

May I ask what the problems were?
I myself haven't had issues and have regular  laid cars up for long periods.
 My mk6 was unused for nearly 10 months 2016-17 and did a total of 200 miles that year and not much different this past year sadly all due to unfortunate unforseen family and work issues. No issues with the car though. My classics regular stand for 6 months or more a time. Family members mazda 2 due to circumstances has stood on the drive unused since September till i used it today. Had it on a lift and checked over it with an mot mate, all seems mechanically fine except the airbag light is on due to the low battery.
I don't agree with some of the suggestions on the net about taking the weight off the suspension for example. Ive seen issues when cars are stored on 2 post lifts like this as the suspension wasn't design to hang and have those forces applied too it long term. Issues caused by storing cars like this I have witnessed first hand as a mate has a very large car collection.
Pumping the tyres up will reduce the risk of flat spotting but this seems more an issue on exotic sports cars probably due to very wide tyres and contact patch area. Using tyre cushions or even removing the wheels and storing them using there centres and then mounting the car on triangular metal brackets bolted to the hubs will reduce this risk.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snoopy on 14 January 2018, 23:27

Quote from: mkviken on 14 January 2018, 21:30

mine moved for the first time in months tonight after putting it away for the winter. bloody missed it, such a great car to drive. fitted my 'new' wheels with michelin PS4's - a bloody tight fit but they're on... just!

its going in for its first service and handbrake update tomorrow.

might even take it for a run after before it gets washed and put away again! them gritters will be out again i bet!

Probably as weather report is showing snow on Tuesday and Wednesday. Don't mind snow but hate salt.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: BobbyT on 15 January 2018, 03:09

Bought some tat for the R. Sill protectors and some key rings.  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 15 January 2018, 07:33

Hit a massive pothole on the way home from work Friday evening, so decided to take the wheels off to inspect for damage.

Luckily, both the wheels (19" Santiago's) and the tyres (Pirelli P-Zero) show zero signs of damage (no bulging tyre wall or damage of any kind to the tyre itself - phew).

Whilst the wheels were off took the opportunity to fully clean the insides of the alloys (and wax) then paint the brake disc hubs with hammorite smooth silver as the rust was just starting to show through. Also cleaned fully the inside and difficult to reach places on all 4 painted calipers (I have the sport and sound pack so my calipers - like the GTI one's, are painted red from the factory). Also proceeded to coat all 4 calipers with Collonite wax to keep them looking their best.

Finally decided to clean the car, and it then pi55ed down all night and on my drive to work this morning there was loads of standing water and on arrival at work, the car looks like it did before I washed it yesterday  :cry: Oh well, it stayed clean for all of 15 hours  :grin:

Here's the brake hubs afterwards

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4653/39704283601_11e4a6844c_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23uwQeP)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4724/38806621875_63fc8e7a06_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/228d5Fv)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 15 January 2018, 10:45

Quote from: Snoopy on 14 January 2018, 22:51

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 14 January 2018, 20:49

Quote from: Snoopy on 14 January 2018, 17:28

Tyre cushions are an options if you want to lay it up for a while they are suppose to help reduce the risk of flat spotting which In reality is rare and is blown out of all proportion.  Tyre pressures won't drop more than a couple pound max over a 4 month period. I lay my classics and the GTIs up over the winter months, have done for decades with no ill effects.

I had a problem with both the suspension and tyres years ago when I left my car in the garage while i went to the US for 3 weeks.

Granted I stayed there 10 months :whistle:

May I ask what the problems were?
I myself haven't had issues and have regular  laid cars up for long periods.
 My mk6 was unused for nearly 10 months 2016-17 and did a total of 200 miles that year and not much different this past year sadly all due to unfortunate unforseen family and work issues. No issues with the car though. My classics regular stand for 6 months or more a time. Family members mazda 2 due to circumstances has stood on the drive unused since September till i used it today. Had it on a lift and checked over it with an mot mate, all seems mechanically fine except the airbag light is on due to the low battery.
I don't agree with some of the suggestions on the net about taking the weight off the suspension for example. Ive seen issues when cars are stored on 2 post lifts like this as the suspension wasn't design to hang and have those forces applied too it long term. Issues caused by storing cars like this I have witnessed first hand as a mate has a very large car collection.
Pumping the tyres up will reduce the risk of flat spotting but this seems more an issue on exotic sports cars probably due to very wide tyres and contact patch area. Using tyre cushions or even removing the wheels and storing them using there centres and then mounting the car on triangular metal brackets bolted to the hubs will reduce this risk.

The problem I had was the front suspension(H&R coilovers) sized and the Goodyear F1 tyres had squared off.

I don't agree with lifting a car either with the suspension hanging. Much better to take half the weight off both the suspension and tyres.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jeni_R_ on 15 January 2018, 12:41

Quote from: dubber36 on 04 January 2018, 08:00

Fitted my new black mirror caps. For a modern car, that was the easiest job ever.

Can you give me a link for your caps ? thank u

Jen

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jeni_R_ on 15 January 2018, 12:43

Quote from: CHB100 on 02 January 2018, 11:43

Posted with postimage using hotlink to forums link and some double clicking, will check out other sites.

Anyway nicest day here yesterday so gave the blue meanie a wash. Citric in pump spray and rinse, Snow foam and rinse and 2 bucket wash, wheels etc but not bothered inside this time of year. Drying time is protracted in these moist conditions, roll on fine weather for a good waxing (and the car! :grin:!

Think the eyelids give meaner look they are not perfect fit wise in my book but good value at £10 all in from far east https://www.banggood.com/Black-Headlight-Eyebrow-Eyelids-Decor-For-VW-Golf-7-VII-GTI-R-MK7-2013-2014-2015-p-1060325.html?rmmds=search&cur_warehouse=CN

(https://s26.postimg.org/w914r1155/IMG_0247.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/4yftj3y85/)

(https://s26.postimg.org/9kbxrf9gp/IMG_0262.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/bc4wmbsth/)

(https://s26.postimg.org/zfvoamyft/IMG_0252.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/rzweouaqd/)

(https://s26.postimg.org/pvc1nrgtl/IMG_0249.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/h0b7d8s11/)

Can i ask where you got the eyelids/eyebrows  :grin: for the lights ? seen some on ebay and amazon mixed reviews are you happy with yours ?

Thanks

Jen

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CHB100 on 15 January 2018, 13:24

Quote from: Jeni_R_ on 15 January 2018, 12:43

Quote from: CHB100 on 02 January 2018, 11:43

Posted with postimage using hotlink to forums link and some double clicking, will check out other sites.

Anyway nicest day here yesterday so gave the blue meanie a wash. Citric in pump spray and rinse, Snow foam and rinse and 2 bucket wash, wheels etc but not bothered inside this time of year. Drying time is protracted in these moist conditions, roll on fine weather for a good waxing (and the car! :grin:!

Think the eyelids give meaner look they are not perfect fit wise in my book but good value at £10 all in from far east https://www.banggood.com/Black-Headlight-Eyebrow-Eyelids-Decor-For-VW-Golf-7-VII-GTI-R-MK7-2013-2014-2015-p-1060325.html?rmmds=search&cur_warehouse=CN

Can i ask where you got the eyelids/eyebrows  :grin: for the lights ? seen some on ebay and amazon mixed reviews are you happy with yours ?

Thanks

Jen

As I said are not perfect fit wise in my book, slightly short at the top end where they meet the wing but good value at £10 all in from far east. And not sure but think ebay items probably the same and imported in bulk. Think took 10 days to arrive with postage option. I like them and would like even wider !! The Mark 8 will have very narrow headlights for the same reason. 
Here's link https://www.banggood.com/Black-Headlight-Eyebrow-Eyelids-Decor-For-VW-Golf-7-VII-GTI-R-MK7-2013-2014-2015-p-1060325.html?rmmds=search&cur_warehouse=CN

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jeni_R_ on 15 January 2018, 15:15

Quote from: CHB100 on 15 January 2018, 13:24

Quote from: Jeni_R_ on 15 January 2018, 12:43

Quote from: CHB100 on 02 January 2018, 11:43

Posted with postimage using hotlink to forums link and some double clicking, will check out other sites.

Anyway nicest day here yesterday so gave the blue meanie a wash. Citric in pump spray and rinse, Snow foam and rinse and 2 bucket wash, wheels etc but not bothered inside this time of year. Drying time is protracted in these moist conditions, roll on fine weather for a good waxing (and the car! :grin:!

Think the eyelids give meaner look they are not perfect fit wise in my book but good value at £10 all in from far east https://www.banggood.com/Black-Headlight-Eyebrow-Eyelids-Decor-For-VW-Golf-7-VII-GTI-R-MK7-2013-2014-2015-p-1060325.html?rmmds=search&cur_warehouse=CN

Can i ask where you got the eyelids/eyebrows  :grin: for the lights ? seen some on ebay and amazon mixed reviews are you happy with yours ?

Thanks

Jen

As I said are not perfect fit wise in my book, slightly short at the top end where they meet the wing but good value at £10 all in from far east. And not sure but think ebay items probably the same and imported in bulk. Think took 10 days to arrive with postage option. I like them and would like even wider !! The Mark 8 will have very narrow headlights for the same reason. 
Here's link https://www.banggood.com/Black-Headlight-Eyebrow-Eyelids-Decor-For-VW-Golf-7-VII-GTI-R-MK7-2013-2014-2015-p-1060325.html?rmmds=search&cur_warehouse=CN

Crap i am sorry i didnt read the original post where you gave all that info !!

Off for a gander

thanks

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 15 January 2018, 15:29

Quote from: Jeni_R_ on 15 January 2018, 12:41

Quote from: dubber36 on 04 January 2018, 08:00

Fitted my new black mirror caps. For a modern car, that was the easiest job ever.

Can you give me a link for your caps ? thank u

Jen

http://www.vwmotorparts.com/accessories-c-37_472_473/genuine-vw-golf-mk7-facelift-mirror-caps-high-gloss-black-p-1474.html

They say for Mk7 Facelift, but they are the same as early Mk7s

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jeni_R_ on 15 January 2018, 15:32

Quote from: dubber36 on 15 January 2018, 15:29

Quote from: Jeni_R_ on 15 January 2018, 12:41

Quote from: dubber36 on 04 January 2018, 08:00

Fitted my new black mirror caps. For a modern car, that was the easiest job ever.

Can you give me a link for your caps ? thank u

Jen

http://www.vwmotorparts.com/accessories-c-37_472_473/genuine-vw-golf-mk7-facelift-mirror-caps-high-gloss-black-p-1474.html

They say for Mk7 Facelift, but they are the same as early Mk7s

Fab thanks Dubber36

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jeni_R_ on 16 January 2018, 11:17

Quote from: Jeni_R_ on 15 January 2018, 15:15

Quote from: CHB100 on 15 January 2018, 13:24

Quote from: Jeni_R_ on 15 January 2018, 12:43

Quote from: CHB100 on 02 January 2018, 11:43

Posted with postimage using hotlink to forums link and some double clicking, will check out other sites.

Anyway nicest day here yesterday so gave the blue meanie a wash. Citric in pump spray and rinse, Snow foam and rinse and 2 bucket wash, wheels etc but not bothered inside this time of year. Drying time is protracted in these moist conditions, roll on fine weather for a good waxing (and the car! :grin:!

Think the eyelids give meaner look they are not perfect fit wise in my book but good value at £10 all in from far east https://www.banggood.com/Black-Headlight-Eyebrow-Eyelids-Decor-For-VW-Golf-7-VII-GTI-R-MK7-2013-2014-2015-p-1060325.html?rmmds=search&cur_warehouse=CN

Can i ask where you got the eyelids/eyebrows  :grin: for the lights ? seen some on ebay and amazon mixed reviews are you happy with yours ?

Thanks

Jen

As I said are not perfect fit wise in my book, slightly short at the top end where they meet the wing but good value at £10 all in from far east. And not sure but think ebay items probably the same and imported in bulk. Think took 10 days to arrive with postage option. I like them and would like even wider !! The Mark 8 will have very narrow headlights for the same reason. 
Here's link https://www.banggood.com/Black-Headlight-Eyebrow-Eyelids-Decor-For-VW-Golf-7-VII-GTI-R-MK7-2013-2014-2015-p-1060325.html?rmmds=search&cur_warehouse=CN

Crap i am sorry i didnt read the original post where you gave all that info !!

Off for a gander

thanks

What did tape did u use was it 3m ? if yes any ideas what thickness to get

thanks

Jen

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 17 January 2018, 07:58

Hi Jen

They come with the 3m tape already attached peel the backing strips off and stick in place .. :whistle:

(https://s10.postimg.org/t6rcq1z2h/IMG-20171027-_WA0398.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/w0ui3i18l/)

(https://s10.postimg.org/9fz4jqmmx/IMG-20171027-_WA0395-1.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/hlh6hwavp/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jeni_R_ on 17 January 2018, 16:05

Quote from: gtiaps on 17 January 2018, 07:58

Hi Jen

They come with the 3m tape already attached peel the backing strips off and stick in place .. :whistle:

(https://s10.postimg.org/t6rcq1z2h/IMG-20171027-_WA0398.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/w0ui3i18l/)

(https://s10.postimg.org/9fz4jqmmx/IMG-20171027-_WA0395-1.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/hlh6hwavp/)

Hi thanks for that i ordered aome 12mm/0.6mm 3m tape anyway its always handy 😉

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jeni_R_ on 17 January 2018, 22:08

Not done yet but all purchased for the weekend ..............

genuine black gloss wing mirror caps
eyelids for front lights
DODO brilliant white hard wax
Bilt Hamber Snow Foam

Have done the following OBDeleven malarky some of which hasnt worked :/

Scandinavian lights ......then changed to DRL's on AUTO only
heated seat timer to 10mins (didnt work)
Drive Mode button from yellow to white (not worked)
windows close on rain (not sure yet as snawing like a wa*ker here just now so will wait for a sunny day)
pace car indicators
Windows close on ignition off (didnt work)
seatbelt alarm off

sure i did something else but forgotten as spent every night outside with it husbands taken it away from me  :grin: :cry:

really REALLY considering the app connect i have the £200 just not sure if i really need it or not i use spotify and once connected through bluetooth i can skip tracks but not select playlists without the fone in hand also youtube i use a lot again you can skip music but not select folder

texts come up on my phone on the MIB2 but not whats app which 90% of the time i use does app connect allow this ?

whats the benefits on the app connect is it worth the cost ?

all in all spent a BOMB BUT she will look braw when i get finished with her  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: grahamjenks on 17 January 2018, 22:17

Quote from: Jeni_R_ on 17 January 2018, 22:08

really REALLY considering the app connect i have the £200 just not sure if i really need it or not i use spotify and once connected through bluetooth i can skip tracks but not select playlists without the fone in hand also youtube i use a lot again you can skip music but not select folder

texts come up on my phone on the MIB2 but not whats app which 90% of the time i use does app connect allow this ?

whats the benefits on the app connect is it worth the cost ?

all in all spent a BOMB BUT she will look braw when i get finished with her  :laugh:

AppConnect (at least on Apple Airplay) doesn't work with WhatsApp. Spotify is quite good, you can select playlist etc (although search seems to be disabled). I don't think there's a youtube app either. Apple Maps is good (although not as good a as google maps on Android auto). I have a 7.5 so it came as standard - not sure I'd pay £200 for it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jeni_R_ on 17 January 2018, 22:26

Quote from: grahamjenks on 17 January 2018, 22:17

Quote from: Jeni_R_ on 17 January 2018, 22:08

really REALLY considering the app connect i have the £200 just not sure if i really need it or not i use spotify and once connected through bluetooth i can skip tracks but not select playlists without the fone in hand also youtube i use a lot again you can skip music but not select folder

texts come up on my phone on the MIB2 but not whats app which 90% of the time i use does app connect allow this ?

whats the benefits on the app connect is it worth the cost ?

all in all spent a BOMB BUT she will look braw when i get finished with her  :laugh:

AppConnect (at least on Apple Airplay) doesn't work with WhatsApp. Spotify is quite good, you can select playlist etc (although search seems to be disabled). I don't think there's a youtube app either. Apple Maps is good (although not as good a as google maps on Android auto). I have a 7.5 so it came as standard - not sure I'd pay £200 for it.

Will be android as i have a samsung take it u get app connect on the car and instal the corresponding app on ur fone to work with it ?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Vwjap on 17 January 2018, 22:28

Quote from: Jeni_R_ on 17 January 2018, 22:08

sure i did something else but forgotten as spent every night outside with it husbands taken it away from me  :grin: :cry:

i proper laughed at that

Re the mode light, did you use my instructions or the written ones?

Thought you also did the headlight washers
And fan speed on auto
And refill quantity (until you got confused)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jeni_R_ on 17 January 2018, 22:32

Quote from: Vwjap on 17 January 2018, 22:28

Quote from: Jeni_R_ on 17 January 2018, 22:08

sure i did something else but forgotten as spent every night outside with it husbands taken it away from me  :grin: :cry:

i proper laughed at that

Re the mode light, did you use my instructions or the written ones?

Thought you also did the headlight washers

Headlight washers i knew id missed one !

Ur instructions but urs were english that part on my apps it german so gave up searching when he rattled the window and told.me to get in the house   :laugh: reminded him of the hours he spends with the screwfix catalogue and the fireblade that shut him up for a bit - whats the german translation for the wee light cos it gets on my goat  :angry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jeni_R_ on 17 January 2018, 22:33

Quote from: Jeni_R_ on 17 January 2018, 22:08

Not done yet but all purchased for the weekend ..............

genuine black gloss wing mirror caps
eyelids for front lights
DODO brilliant white hard wax
Bilt Hamber Snow Foam

Have done the following OBDeleven malarky some of which hasnt worked :/

Scandinavian lights ......then changed to DRL's on AUTO only
heated seat timer to 10mins (didnt work)
Drive Mode button from yellow to white (not worked)
windows close on rain (not sure yet as snawing like a wa*ker here just now so will wait for a sunny day)
pace car indicators
Windows close on ignition off (didnt work)
seatbelt alarm off
And fan speed on auto  :whistle:
And refill quantity (until i got confused)  :rolleyes:

sure i did something else but forgotten as spent every night outside with it husbands taken it away from me  :grin: :cry:

really REALLY considering the app connect i have the £200 just not sure if i really need it or not i use spotify and once connected through bluetooth i can skip tracks but not select playlists without the fone in hand also youtube i use a lot again you can skip music but not select folder

texts come up on my phone on the MIB2 but not whats app which 90% of the time i use does app connect allow this ?

whats the benefits on the app connect is it worth the cost ?

all in all spent a BOMB BUT she will look braw when i get finished with her  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jeni_R_ on 17 January 2018, 22:36

Quote from: Vwjap on 17 January 2018, 22:28

Quote from: Jeni_R_ on 17 January 2018, 22:08

sure i did something else but forgotten as spent every night outside with it husbands taken it away from me  :grin: :cry:

i proper laughed at that

Re the mode light, did you use my instructions or the written ones?

Thought you also did the headlight washers
And fan speed on auto
And refill quantity (until you got confused)

Also ...fan speed on auto does it have to use ac i had this on my cooper sd and didnt use ac just regulated the temp and fan speed is there a code to do that

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Vwjap on 17 January 2018, 22:37

Zusatzcodierung Fahrprofiltaster hat keine LED (Parent menu is button in Center console)
Set it to LED not installed

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Vwjap on 17 January 2018, 22:43

Quote from: Jeni_R_ on 17 January 2018, 22:36

Quote from: Vwjap on 17 January 2018, 22:28

Quote from: Jeni_R_ on 17 January 2018, 22:08

sure i did something else but forgotten as spent every night outside with it husbands taken it away from me  :grin: :cry:

i proper laughed at that

Re the mode light, did you use my instructions or the written ones?

Thought you also did the headlight washers
And fan speed on auto
And refill quantity (until you got confused)

Also ...fan speed on auto does it have to use ac i had this on my cooper sd and didnt use ac just regulated the temp and fan speed is there a code to do that

when on auto the control doesn’t show what speed the fan is at, doing this mod just shows you what speed the fan is (1 LED,2 LEDs etc in the round dial)

if you set the temp and put it on auto then when it gets to set temp the car turns the fan up and down to control the temp, that’s standard in the car

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jeni_R_ on 17 January 2018, 22:49

Quote from: Vwjap on 17 January 2018, 22:43

Quote from: Jeni_R_ on 17 January 2018, 22:36

Quote from: Vwjap on 17 January 2018, 22:28

Quote from: Jeni_R_ on 17 January 2018, 22:08

sure i did something else but forgotten as spent every night outside with it husbands taken it away from me  :grin: :cry:

i proper laughed at that

Re the mode light, did you use my instructions or the written ones?

Thought you also did the headlight washers
And fan speed on auto
And refill quantity (until you got confused)

Also ...fan speed on auto does it have to use ac i had this on my cooper sd and didnt use ac just regulated the temp and fan speed is there a code to do that

when on auto the control doesn’t show what speed the fan is at, doing this mod just shows you what speed the fan is (1 LED,2 LEDs etc in the round dial)

if you set the temp and put it on auto then when it gets to set temp the car turns the fan up and down to control the temp, that’s standard in the car

Not mine when i push auto the air con comes on when i turn the ac off the fan speed doesnt change at all so cold car 26drgrees fan speed stays on 2 or 3

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Vwjap on 17 January 2018, 22:55

Pretty sure mine the fans go on fast when I switch to auto and when the car warms up it slows down,

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jeni_R_ on 17 January 2018, 22:56

Quote from: Vwjap on 17 January 2018, 22:55

Pretty sure mine the fans go on fast when I switch to auto and when the car warms up it slows down,

Will need to test it tomorrow thats wat my mini did but the 2 times ive tried it ac came on amd when i switch that off the fan dies down to 2 or 3

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 17 January 2018, 22:57

Took the GTI through the snow today....  :cool:

(https://s26.postimg.org/yagkp1t7d/IMG_2758.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/co1k80umt/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jeni_R_ on 17 January 2018, 22:58

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 17 January 2018, 22:57

Took the GTI through the snow today....  :cool:

(https://s26.postimg.org/yagkp1t7d/IMG_2758.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/co1k80umt/)

Cracking pic !!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 17 January 2018, 23:09

Thanks Jeni!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sequence on 17 January 2018, 23:10

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 17 January 2018, 22:57

Took the GTI through the snow today....  :cool:

(https://s26.postimg.org/yagkp1t7d/IMG_2758.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/co1k80umt/)

Looks like a hand drawing, great picture

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Vwjap on 17 January 2018, 23:22

Quote from: Jeni_R_ on 17 January 2018, 22:56

Quote from: Vwjap on 17 January 2018, 22:55

Pretty sure mine the fans go on fast when I switch to auto and when the car warms up it slows down,

Will need to test it tomorrow thats wat my mini did but the 2 times ive tried it ac came on amd when i switch that off the fan dies down to 2 or 3

pretty sure turning the ac off turns off auto

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 17 January 2018, 23:52

Quote from: Vwjap on 17 January 2018, 23:22

Quote from: Jeni_R_ on 17 January 2018, 22:56

Quote from: Vwjap on 17 January 2018, 22:55

Pretty sure mine the fans go on fast when I switch to auto and when the car warms up it slows down,

Will need to test it tomorrow thats wat my mini did but the 2 times ive tried it ac came on amd when i switch that off the fan dies down to 2 or 3

pretty sure turning the ac off turns off auto

It does.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jeni_R_ on 18 January 2018, 00:33

Quote from: Vwjap on 17 January 2018, 23:22

Quote from: Jeni_R_ on 17 January 2018, 22:56

Quote from: Vwjap on 17 January 2018, 22:55

Pretty sure mine the fans go on fast when I switch to auto and when the car warms up it slows down,

Will need to test it tomorrow thats wat my mini did but the 2 times ive tried it ac came on amd when i switch that off the fan dies down to 2 or 3

pretty sure turning the ac off turns off auto

Thats what i mean i dont want ac on just auto bloo*y car !

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 18 January 2018, 06:32

Just leave it on auto and let the system do what it's supposed to do. No point in turning it off.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jeni_R_ on 18 January 2018, 08:13

https://youtu.be/2VPSGnOlVXs

This ia what it does

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 18 January 2018, 09:30

I don't understand why you'd want to turn AC off?

Climate control is a wonderful thing, apart from anything else, it keeps the windows clear most of the time.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 18 January 2018, 09:33

Quote from: fredgroves on 18 January 2018, 09:30

I don't understand why you'd want to turn AC off?

Climate control is a wonderful thing, apart from anything else, it keeps the windows clear most of the time.

Agreed. Much better all round to leave aircon running all year round, be it auto or customised. Much healthier for the whole system. All those who regularly post up issues with aircon and misting etc are those that don’t run it all year round.  Not a coincidence.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 18 January 2018, 10:38

Quote from: Booth11 on 18 January 2018, 09:33

Quote from: fredgroves on 18 January 2018, 09:30

I don't understand why you'd want to turn AC off?

Climate control is a wonderful thing, apart from anything else, it keeps the windows clear most of the time.

Agreed. Much better all round to leave aircon running all year round, be it auto or customised. Much healthier for the whole system. All those who regularly post up issues with aircon and misting etc are those that don’t run it all year round.  Not a coincidence.

+1. Air con isn’t just for cooling the interior of the car during warmer summer months. It also dehumidifies the air in the car, so helps prevent misting up during the cooler months. I’ve always run mine 24/7; and I don’t experience the misting up issues some others have.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jeni_R_ on 18 January 2018, 10:45

Quote from: fredgroves on 18 January 2018, 09:30

I don't understand why you'd want to turn AC off?

Climate control is a wonderful thing, apart from anything else, it keeps the windows clear most of the time.

purely because i felt running the AC used more fuel - perhaps i am wrong ?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 18 January 2018, 10:55

Do a test with or without. It makes virtually no difference to fuel consumption. Having to pay an extra penny per litre for fuel would cost you more over a tank full of fuel than using the air con. That's something we all do without giving it much thought.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MattCupra on 18 January 2018, 10:58

Does the 7.5 have the info screen that shows how much fuel each of the cars systems is using, like it does on the 7 ?? 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 18 January 2018, 11:03

As said the cost of running aircon all year is negligible.  As mentioned above, if you go into your CAR menu, one of the scroll screens shows just what each system is using if you need to know. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jeni_R_ on 18 January 2018, 11:21

Quote from: Booth11 on 18 January 2018, 11:03

As said the cost of running aircon all year is negligible.  As mentioned above, if you go into your CAR menu, one of the scroll screens shows just what each system is using if you need to know.

Ok Ok i am converted i shall run with it - i just need to work out the coding to turn that off after so many minutes VWJAP any ideas :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 18 January 2018, 11:34

Quote from: MattCupra on 18 January 2018, 10:58

Does the 7.5 have the info screen that shows how much fuel each of the cars systems is using, like it does on the 7 ??

Some things, its labelled "convenience consumers" and it gives a figure for gallons per hour.

I can't remember if AC is one of them, certainly heated screen,  heated mirrors and heated seats appear on there.

But yes, of course AC does consume fuel, it can't appear from nowhere, that's basic physics but having climate control and the windows shut of course reduces the amount it consumes.

It will use more energy cooling or heating to a temperature than keeping it there.

Seriously Jeni, its the least of your problems and avoids other more expensive problems (like moisture build up in the car or needing your aircon cleaning out due to non-use)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 18 January 2018, 11:42

Also don't forget in the HVAC menu, you can set the intensity (how much the AC compressor runs) from Eco, Normal or Intensive, if you do what to throttle it back a bit.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 18 January 2018, 12:03

Quote from: Jeni_R_ on 18 January 2018, 11:21

Quote from: Booth11 on 18 January 2018, 11:03

As said the cost of running aircon all year is negligible.  As mentioned above, if you go into your CAR menu, one of the scroll screens shows just what each system is using if you need to know.

Ok Ok i am converted i shall run with it - i just need to work out the coding to turn that off after so many minutes VWJAP any ideas :)

Coding to turn the aircon off?  Perhaps I’m misunderstanding you, but most of us here are suggesting you don’t turn it off, but run aircon all the time for all the reasons given.  Or are you talking about turning something else off?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jeni_R_ on 18 January 2018, 12:12

Quote from: Booth11 on 18 January 2018, 12:03

Quote from: Jeni_R_ on 18 January 2018, 11:21

Quote from: Booth11 on 18 January 2018, 11:03

As said the cost of running aircon all year is negligible.  As mentioned above, if you go into your CAR menu, one of the scroll screens shows just what each system is using if you need to know.

Ok Ok i am converted i shall run with it - i just need to work out the coding to turn that off after so many minutes VWJAP any ideas :)

Coding to turn the aircon off?  Perhaps I’m misunderstanding you, but most of us here are suggesting you don’t turn it off, but run aircon all the time for all the reasons given.  Or are you talking about turning something else off?

i am confusing myself Rebecca doesnt take much i can assure you

I want to set the coding for the rear demister time can i assume leaving the heating on auto all the time i wont need to adjust this ? its the same with the seat heating you can code it to turn off after so long i tried it but it doesnt appear to work :/

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 18 January 2018, 12:48

Quote from: Jeni_R_ on 18 January 2018, 12:12

Quote from: Booth11 on 18 January 2018, 12:03

Quote from: Jeni_R_ on 18 January 2018, 11:21

Quote from: Booth11 on 18 January 2018, 11:03

As said the cost of running aircon all year is negligible.  As mentioned above, if you go into your CAR menu, one of the scroll screens shows just what each system is using if you need to know.

Ok Ok i am converted i shall run with it - i just need to work out the coding to turn that off after so many minutes VWJAP any ideas :)

Coding to turn the aircon off?  Perhaps I’m misunderstanding you, but most of us here are suggesting you don’t turn it off, but run aircon all the time for all the reasons given.  Or are you talking about turning something else off?

i am confusing myself Rebecca doesnt take much i can assure you

I want to set the coding for the rear demister time can i assume leaving the heating on auto all the time i wont need to adjust this ? its the same with the seat heating you can code it to turn off after so long i tried it but it doesnt appear to work :/

I don’t know Jeni, it’s not something I’ve ever had a desire to do, as I’m quite happy to stretch my arm out and switch seat heaters/demisters off, manually lol, so I’ve not investigated it.  Someone else may have info.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jeni_R_ on 18 January 2018, 12:52

Quote from: Booth11 on 18 January 2018, 12:48

Quote from: Jeni_R_ on 18 January 2018, 12:12

Quote from: Booth11 on 18 January 2018, 12:03

Quote from: Jeni_R_ on 18 January 2018, 11:21

Quote from: Booth11 on 18 January 2018, 11:03

As said the cost of running aircon all year is negligible.  As mentioned above, if you go into your CAR menu, one of the scroll screens shows just what each system is using if you need to know.

Ok Ok i am converted i shall run with it - i just need to work out the coding to turn that off after so many minutes VWJAP any ideas :)

Coding to turn the aircon off?  Perhaps I’m misunderstanding you, but most of us here are suggesting you don’t turn it off, but run aircon all the time for all the reasons given.  Or are you talking about turning something else off?

i am confusing myself Rebecca doesnt take much i can assure you

I want to set the coding for the rear demister time can i assume leaving the heating on auto all the time i wont need to adjust this ? its the same with the seat heating you can code it to turn off after so long i tried it but it doesnt appear to work :/

I don’t know Jeni, it’s not something I’ve ever had a desire to do, as I’m quite happy to stretch my arm out and switch seat heaters/demisters off, manually lol, so I’ve not investigated it.  Someone else may have info.

Its not for me its for my son he puts it on and doesnt switch it off and i dont realise til i get to work lol im just being lazy

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 18 January 2018, 13:06

Quote from: Jeni_R_ on 18 January 2018, 12:52

Its not for me its for my son he puts it on and doesnt switch it off and i dont realise til i get to work lol im just being lazy

Lol.  Have you searched on the obdeleven pro boards?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 18 January 2018, 13:11

Rear demister will auto shut down anyway after a few minutes. Other option is to tell your son not to touch the rear demister switch or he'll be walking everywhere  :whistle:
Must say I've only used the rear demister once since buying the car.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 18 January 2018, 13:51

Front/rear screen and mirror electrical heater shuts down after something like 10 minutes anyway - unless you've tweaked that too!

If your son keeps pressing all the damned buttons, make him wear boxing gloves while in the car :D

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Vwjap on 18 January 2018, 14:02

Rear window shuts down when it gets to a set temperature (35) on the newer cars, haven’t seen any timing in the new central electronics module, just temp

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Vwjap on 18 January 2018, 14:09

Think this is it

Abschalttemperatur fuer Heckscheibenheizung:
                35.0 °C

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jeni_R_ on 18 January 2018, 16:24

Quote from: fredgroves on 18 January 2018, 13:51

Front/rear screen and mirror electrical heater shuts down after something like 10 minutes anyway - unless you've tweaked that too!

If your son keeps pressing all the damned buttons, make him wear boxing gloves while in the car :D

Its the beated seat he fiddles with ...trust me hes not in it that often none of them are they get to go in the 'other' car 😂

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jeni_R_ on 19 January 2018, 15:36

(https://s20.postimg.org/uwt8aac0t/20180119_150636.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/b276o5wt5/)

Whooohooo job 1 has arrived 😁

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Papa John on 19 January 2018, 17:29

Quote from: Jeni_R_ on 18 January 2018, 10:45

Quote from: fredgroves on 18 January 2018, 09:30

I don't understand why you'd want to turn AC off?

Climate control is a wonderful thing, apart from anything else, it keeps the windows clear most of the time.

purely because i felt running the AC used more fuel - perhaps i am wrong ?

Around 10% more IME. Anywhere between 3 to 5mpg overall.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CocoPops on 19 January 2018, 17:48

Quote from: Jeni_R_ on 19 January 2018, 15:36

(https://s20.postimg.org/uwt8aac0t/20180119_150636.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/b276o5wt5/)

Whooohooo job 1 has arrived 😁

Fitted mine today, easy peasy.

Also did some other jobs...
Paint shield on front of car.
Fitted PedalBox+
Swapped to private plate.
Swapped my kerbed wheel for non kerbed on  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 19 January 2018, 17:58

Quote from: CocoPops on 19 January 2018, 17:48

Quote from: Jeni_R_ on 19 January 2018, 15:36

(https://s20.postimg.org/uwt8aac0t/20180119_150636.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/b276o5wt5/)

Whooohooo job 1 has arrived 😁

Fitted mine today, easy peasy.

Also did some other jobs...
Paint shield on front of car.
Fitted PedalBox+
Swapped to private plate.
Swapped my kerbed wheel for non kerbed on  :grin:

Don't suppose you could post some pictures with the gloss black caps against the red could you? I'd really want cf but as cost prohibitive these are an option but can't decide. I've had a bit of a checkered past with mirror caps so need convincing to get my wallet out again.... Thanks :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CocoPops on 19 January 2018, 18:07

Sure, will sort it tomorrow when it's light again.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 19 January 2018, 18:30

Quote from: CocoPops on 19 January 2018, 18:07

Sure, will sort it tomorrow when it's light again.

Great, thanks :smiley: Enjoy the pedalbox, great fun :evil:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 20 January 2018, 14:00

Been a busy week in the Wigit house

The wife's R was three so treated it to a full detail and redcoat and omg it pops now, also had a brake fluid change, MOT and back in next week to try and cure a rattle around drivers door or footwell, they cured the one due to the fake sound thingy

Also sorted out my replacement for the rental Golf R Estate which is going to be a black UP GTI having sorted a deal and got the place in the queue sorted before 2nd Feb

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CocoPops on 20 January 2018, 14:21

Quote from: Watts on 19 January 2018, 18:30

Quote from: CocoPops on 19 January 2018, 18:07

Sure, will sort it tomorrow when it's light again.

Great, thanks :smiley: Enjoy the pedalbox, great fun :evil:

(https://preview.ibb.co/hVBogw/FC8_AB5_EB_02_FA_4836_BAE6_B70_FA0_A463_DB.jpg) (https://ibb.co/n0EVuG)
upload image for website (https://imgbb.com/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 20 January 2018, 14:40

Quote from: CocoPops on 20 January 2018, 14:21

(https://preview.ibb.co/hVBogw/FC8_AB5_EB_02_FA_4836_BAE6_B70_FA0_A463_DB.jpg) (https://ibb.co/n0EVuG)
upload image for website (https://imgbb.com/)

Cheers, especially for doing so in such cr@ppy weather :smiley: They look great! I've also seen some wrapped in carbon fibre but with a difference, the cf has been woven with a red fibre giving a great effect, just not sure if they would clash on a red car and they are double the cost of the black ones. Hmmmm :undecided:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: seanng on 20 January 2018, 15:26

Quote from: CocoPops on 19 January 2018, 17:48

Quote from: Jeni_R_ on 19 January 2018, 15:36

(https://s20.postimg.org/uwt8aac0t/20180119_150636.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/b276o5wt5/)

Whooohooo job 1 has arrived 😁

Fitted mine today, easy peasy.

Also did some other jobs...
Paint shield on front of car.
Fitted PedalBox+
Swapped to private plate.
Swapped my kerbed wheel for non kerbed on  :grin:

Red led footwell lights yet? I wanna see how they look before I commit to buying them

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 20 January 2018, 15:30

Here you go sean:

(https://s6.postimg.org/bdhojlqj5/20160306_192617.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

I think it's well worth doing, the white standard lights just don't fit in right but the red really pulls the lighting together :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 20 January 2018, 16:05

Quote from: wigit on 20 January 2018, 14:00

Been a busy week in the Wigit house

The wife's R was three so treated it to a full detail and redcoat and omg it pops now, also had a brake fluid change, MOT and back in next week to try and cure a rattle around drivers door or footwell, they cured the one due to the fake sound thingy

Also sorted out my replacement for the rental Golf R Estate which is going to be a black UP GTI having sorted a deal and got the place in the queue sorted before 2nd Feb

That’s a change from the R Estate wigit. Don’t need to extra space anymore?  Be really interesting to hear your thoughts on the up! GTI when you’ve got to grips with it. Mrs wigit’s R must be looking very nice after its birthday treat.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jeni_R_ on 20 January 2018, 16:09

Quote from: seanng on 20 January 2018, 15:26

Quote from: CocoPops on 19 January 2018, 17:48

Quote from: Jeni_R_ on 19 January 2018, 15:36

(https://s20.postimg.org/uwt8aac0t/20180119_150636.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/b276o5wt5/)

Whooohooo job 1 has arrived 😁

Fitted mine today, easy peasy.

Also did some other jobs...
Paint shield on front of car.
Fitted PedalBox+
Swapped to private plate.
Swapped my kerbed wheel for non kerbed on  :grin:

Red led footwell lights yet? I wanna see how they look before I commit to buying them

Mines r blue will upload in a jiffy

Busy wee day despit it beimg cold enuf to freeze the baws off a brass monkey 😂

Mirrors done
Eyelids on
Washed and AF aqua coat applied

Interior 2moro

(https://s20.postimg.org/d60whj0vh/20180120_154942.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/extvcfk89/)

(https://s20.postimg.org/z57b4q9zx/20180120_155043.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/oidhzb1uh/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jeni_R_ on 20 January 2018, 16:12

Quote from: seanng on 20 January 2018, 15:26

Quote from: CocoPops on 19 January 2018, 17:48

Quote from: Jeni_R_ on 19 January 2018, 15:36

(https://s20.postimg.org/uwt8aac0t/20180119_150636.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/b276o5wt5/)

Whooohooo job 1 has arrived 😁

Fitted mine today, easy peasy.

Also did some other jobs...
Paint shield on front of car.
Fitted PedalBox+
Swapped to private plate.
Swapped my kerbed wheel for non kerbed on  :grin:

Red led footwell lights yet? I wanna see how they look before I commit to buying them

Heres the blue i went with thrm as the red bulbs werent as bright

(https://s20.postimg.org/cgi45i0fh/20180120_160246.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/v8tz92wtl/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: seanng on 20 January 2018, 16:41

Quote from: Watts on 20 January 2018, 15:30

Here you go sean:

(https://s6.postimg.org/bdhojlqj5/20160306_192617.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

I think it's well worth doing, the white standard lights just don't fit in right but the red really pulls the lighting together :smiley:

I can’t see the pic... were they from the ebay link and were they easy to install?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 20 January 2018, 16:45

I've had problems seeing some pictures, refreshing the page worked for me albeit they took a while to appear. I did my lights as per the instructions on this thread http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=275882.0 but you can buy units outright now on ebay. I also swapped my glovebox light for one of the redundant footwell leds, better than the standard bulb and free :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 20 January 2018, 18:06

Quote from: Jeni_R_ on 20 January 2018, 16:09

(https://s20.postimg.org/d60whj0vh/20180120_154942.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/extvcfk89/)

(https://s20.postimg.org/z57b4q9zx/20180120_155043.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/oidhzb1uh/)

Car’s looking great Jeni, and good on you for braving the snow! 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CHB100 on 20 January 2018, 18:40

My word that's some snow foam you have there! Looking great, I like white (when clean!)
So are you on winter tyres? Seems everyone is north of Birmingham.
Or do you have other transport with them?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jeni_R_ on 20 January 2018, 21:03

Quote from: Booth11 on 20 January 2018, 18:06

Quote from: Jeni_R_ on 20 January 2018, 16:09

(https://s20.postimg.org/d60whj0vh/20180120_154942.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/extvcfk89/)

(https://s20.postimg.org/z57b4q9zx/20180120_155043.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/oidhzb1uh/)

Car’s looking great Jeni, and good on you for braving the snow!

My hands were numb red raw a tell ye but shes looking MINT

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 21 January 2018, 19:00

Nothing much, just a trip to the supermarket but even in appalling conditions it still makes an otherwise boring trip fun :smiley:

Relaxing now with a nice drop of Rioja having been busy all day mopping my OH's fevered brow, bl@@dy flu...

(https://s6.postimg.org/nnm6mnvup/20180121_184514.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/gkeb71qf1/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 22 January 2018, 14:02

Finally made my mind up and stuck a hand deep into my pocket and bought some new mirror caps. I like the gloss black ones but really wanted carbon fibre. So I've taken a gamble on a set that have a red thread also woven in. I'm not convinced yet that they won't clash on a red car but nothing ventured... Plus I can return them :smiley:

(https://s6.postimg.org/81das4e4x/s-l500_1.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Opinions good and bad welcomed.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: physio on 22 January 2018, 14:45

Looking forward to seeing photos of these fitted to your car
I have red GTi pp on order  , could be interested , where did you buy them from .?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 22 January 2018, 14:46

Quote from: Watts on 22 January 2018, 14:02

Finally made my mind up and stuck a hand deep into my pocket and bought some new mirror caps. I like the gloss black ones but really wanted carbon fibre. So I've taken a gamble on a set that have a red thread also woven in. I'm not convinced yet that they won't clash on a red car but nothing ventured... Plus I can return them :smiley:

(https://s6.postimg.org/81das4e4x/s-l500_1.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Opinions good and bad welcomed.

How is your hand :laugh:

Not for me but then can't really tell until you get them on the car. I tried carbon mirror caps on mine, didn't like them a took the off after a few days.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 22 January 2018, 15:11

Quote from: physio on 22 January 2018, 14:45

Looking forward to seeing photos of these fitted to your car
I have red GTi pp on order  , could be interested , where did you buy them from .?

Google Carbonwurks, they are in Poole. They've been very helpful so far. They don't have them on their website yet but do have them in stock.

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 22 January 2018, 14:46

How is your hand :laugh:

Not for me but then can't really tell until you get them on the car. I tried carbon mirror caps on mine, didn't like them a took the off after a few days.

It smarts a bit :laugh: I think they are going to be a bit marmite just not sure where I'll be with them. At least you took your covers off, I had mine sorted by a juggernaut!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 22 January 2018, 18:23

Quote from: Watts on 22 January 2018, 15:11

Quote from: physio on 22 January 2018, 14:45

Looking forward to seeing photos of these fitted to your car
I have red GTi pp on order  , could be interested , where did you buy them from .?

Google Carbonwurks, they are in Poole. They've been very helpful so far. They don't have them on their website yet but do have them in stock.

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 22 January 2018, 14:46

How is your hand :laugh:

Not for me but then can't really tell until you get them on the car. I tried carbon mirror caps on mine, didn't like them a took the off after a few days.

It smarts a bit :laugh: I think they are going to be a bit marmite just not sure where I'll be with them. At least you took your covers off, I had mine sorted by a juggernaut!

Feck what others think as long as you like them.

Give it a week and your hand should be back to normal :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 22 January 2018, 18:37

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 22 January 2018, 18:23

Feck what others think as long as you like them.

Give it a week and your hand should be back to normal :laugh:

I'm more worried about my pocket :rolleyes: It wasn't made for this level of abuse...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 22 January 2018, 18:51

Quote from: Watts on 22 January 2018, 18:37

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 22 January 2018, 18:23

Feck what others think as long as you like them.

Give it a week and your hand should be back to normal :laugh:

I'm more worried about my pocket :rolleyes: It wasn't made for this level of abuse...

Lol Peter it never is when we keep spending to make our cars individual looking forward to seeing them on the car :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 22 January 2018, 18:52

Quote from: Watts on 22 January 2018, 18:37

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 22 January 2018, 18:23

Feck what others think as long as you like them.

Give it a week and your hand should be back to normal :laugh:

I'm more worried about my pocket :rolleyes: It wasn't made for this level of abuse...

 :laugh:

I was buying clothes one day and my wife said to the sales guy that the pockets weren't deep enough and that I wouldn't like them because it would be too easy to get to my wallet :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 23 January 2018, 11:23

Quote from: Watts on 22 January 2018, 14:02

Finally made my mind up and stuck a hand deep into my pocket and bought some new mirror caps. I like the gloss black ones but really wanted carbon fibre. So I've taken a gamble on a set that have a red thread also woven in. I'm not convinced yet that they won't clash on a red car but nothing ventured... Plus I can return them :smiley:

(https://s6.postimg.org/81das4e4x/s-l500_1.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Opinions good and bad welcomed.

These arrived today. Looked amazing, a really different and unusual design. Just weren't for me on a red car so they are going back. Having offered one up I also wasn't convinced by the fit although having said that, they say they have sold lots and haven't had any problems in that regard. As I didn't actually fit one I can't say for sure they wouldn't but having had a previous set from a different supplier, these had the same issue and I would expect there to be a gap against the base of the mirrow frame adjacent to the car. Perhaps there are some tricks of the trade to manipulate the material but I wasn't prepared to force them in any way. Back to the drawing board :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 23 January 2018, 12:10

Just a bit... Halfords.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 23 January 2018, 13:01

Quote from: fredgroves on 23 January 2018, 12:10

Just a bit... Halfords.

Ooh, that was harsh :sad:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 23 January 2018, 13:04

Quote from: Watts on 23 January 2018, 13:01

Quote from: fredgroves on 23 January 2018, 12:10

Just a bit... Halfords.

Ooh, that was harsh :sad:

But true.  :whistle:

Sorry!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 23 January 2018, 13:05

Quote from: Booth11 on 23 January 2018, 13:04

Quote from: Watts on 23 January 2018, 13:01

Quote from: fredgroves on 23 January 2018, 12:10

Just a bit... Halfords.

Ooh, that was harsh :sad:

But true.  :whistle:

 :cry: :cry: :cry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 23 January 2018, 13:18

Quote from: Watts on 23 January 2018, 13:05

Quote from: Booth11 on 23 January 2018, 13:04

Quote from: Watts on 23 January 2018, 13:01

Quote from: fredgroves on 23 January 2018, 12:10

Just a bit... Halfords.

Ooh, that was harsh :sad:

But true.  :whistle:

 :cry: :cry: :cry:

Don’t cry Watts.  It’s your car, and if you like them.  But of course you’re always going to get other comments on forums, nature of the beasty! 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 23 January 2018, 13:21

Quote from: Booth11 on 23 January 2018, 13:18

Quote from: Watts on 23 January 2018, 13:05

Quote from: Booth11 on 23 January 2018, 13:04

Quote from: Watts on 23 January 2018, 13:01

Quote from: fredgroves on 23 January 2018, 12:10

Just a bit... Halfords.

Ooh, that was harsh :sad:

But true.  :whistle:

 :cry: :cry: :cry:

Don’t cry Watts.  It’s your car, and if you like them.  But of course you’re always going to get other comments on forums, nature of the beasty!

I have sent them back...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 23 January 2018, 13:37

Quote from: Watts on 23 January 2018, 13:21

Quote from: Booth11 on 23 January 2018, 13:18

Quote from: Watts on 23 January 2018, 13:05

Quote from: Booth11 on 23 January 2018, 13:04

Quote from: Watts on 23 January 2018, 13:01

Quote from: fredgroves on 23 January 2018, 12:10

Just a bit... Halfords.

Ooh, that was harsh :sad:

But true.  :whistle:

 :cry: :cry: :cry:

Don’t cry Watts.  It’s your car, and if you like them.  But of course you’re always going to get other comments on forums, nature of the beasty!

I have sent them back...

You have redemption :D

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 23 January 2018, 13:39

Quote from: Watts on 23 January 2018, 13:21

Quote from: Booth11 on 23 January 2018, 13:18

Quote from: Watts on 23 January 2018, 13:05

Quote from: Booth11 on 23 January 2018, 13:04

Quote from: Watts on 23 January 2018, 13:01

Quote from: fredgroves on 23 January 2018, 12:10

Just a bit... Halfords.

Ooh, that was harsh :sad:

But true.  :whistle:

 :cry: :cry: :cry:

Don’t cry Watts.  It’s your car, and if you like them.  But of course you’re always going to get other comments on forums, nature of the beasty!

I have sent them back...

Why?  Were you not sure about them yourself?  I think they are one of those things that look good on paper but are neither one thing or the other in the flesh so just end up looking tacky.  Either normal carbon or gloss black would a much better look, but hell, it’s your car. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 23 January 2018, 13:40

Quote from: fredgroves on 23 January 2018, 13:37

Quote from: Watts on 23 January 2018, 13:21

Quote from: Booth11 on 23 January 2018, 13:18

Quote from: Watts on 23 January 2018, 13:05

Quote from: Booth11 on 23 January 2018, 13:04

Quote from: Watts on 23 January 2018, 13:01

Quote from: fredgroves on 23 January 2018, 12:10

Just a bit... Halfords.

Ooh, that was harsh :sad:

But true.  :whistle:

 :cry: :cry: :cry:

Don’t cry Watts.  It’s your car, and if you like them.  But of course you’re always going to get other comments on forums, nature of the beasty!

I have sent them back...

You have redemption :D

Even though I have my baseball cap back to front? :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CocoPops on 23 January 2018, 14:10

OEM+ that's the look I'm going for.
Hence OEM black gloss mirror caps, OEM(style) metal footrest, etc etc

And would consider paying (silly) money for the VW R lip spoiler (that thin gloss black lip spoiler)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: o`Neil on 23 January 2018, 15:03

Quote from: Watts on 23 January 2018, 13:21

I have sent them back...

You made the right decision  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 23 January 2018, 15:08

Quote from: o`Neil on 23 January 2018, 15:03

Quote from: Watts on 23 January 2018, 13:21

I have sent them back...

You made the right decision  :wink:

I'm not very good with modern stuff, much more discerning when it comes to antiques. Well, at least I thought I was, maybe I'm not after all?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 23 January 2018, 15:39

Quote from: Watts on 23 January 2018, 15:08

Quote from: o`Neil on 23 January 2018, 15:03

Quote from: Watts on 23 January 2018, 13:21

I have sent them back...

You made the right decision  :wink:

I'm not very good with modern stuff, much more discerning when it comes to antiques. Well, at least I thought I was, maybe I'm not after all?

Don’t start doubting your entire existence just because you had one abject ‘taste’ failure with some tacky mirror caps.  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 24 January 2018, 09:30

Spot the difference......Both Mk7.5...  :huh:

(https://s19.postimg.org/4z30zqfqb/IMG_2919.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/4mbmtjxgf/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 24 January 2018, 09:58

Hmmmm no idea why those two are different.... my 7.5 has the lovely colour display on the driver mode screen.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: andy28 on 24 January 2018, 10:02

And my 7.5 has the screen at the bottom - how odd...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CocoPops on 24 January 2018, 10:08

My 7.5 has the top screen.

DCC?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: physio on 24 January 2018, 10:11

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 24 January 2018, 09:30

Spot the difference......Both Mk7.5...  :huh:

(https://s19.postimg.org/4z30zqfqb/IMG_2919.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/4mbmtjxgf/)

.


They are on 2 different driving modes
Do you just get the green in the eco setting , as a feel good factor that your helping the environment 🤔

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 24 January 2018, 10:22

Quote from: CocoPops on 24 January 2018, 10:08

My 7.5 has the top screen.

DCC?

Both non DCC cars. Both 17 plate. Top GTI, bottom GTD. The driving mode screen was smaller and no colourful background on any of the modes?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 24 January 2018, 10:28

Mine is a GTD... full colour (which I think the background is seasonal)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: seanng on 25 January 2018, 14:09

Quote from: Jeni_R_ on 20 January 2018, 16:12

Quote from: seanng on 20 January 2018, 15:26

Quote from: CocoPops on 19 January 2018, 17:48

Quote from: Jeni_R_ on 19 January 2018, 15:36

(https://s20.postimg.org/uwt8aac0t/20180119_150636.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/b276o5wt5/)

Whooohooo job 1 has arrived 😁

Fitted mine today, easy peasy.

Also did some other jobs...
Paint shield on front of car.
Fitted PedalBox+
Swapped to private plate.
Swapped my kerbed wheel for non kerbed on  :grin:

Red led footwell lights yet? I wanna see how they look before I commit to buying them

Heres the blue i went with thrm as the red bulbs werent as bright

(https://s20.postimg.org/cgi45i0fh/20180120_160246.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/v8tz92wtl/)

Did you get the cambus ones from eBay? I bought the red ones and they work, but I can't fit them into the slot because they are slightly too big!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 25 January 2018, 15:30

^^ If you’re talking about just LED bulbs and not replacement light units, these are the blue ones that fit as above. So just seek out the red version. 

https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-x-ERROR-FREE-CANBUS-5-SMD-CAR-LED-BLUE-W5W-T10-501-SIDE-LIGHT-BULBS-BLUE-/320865983677?rmvSB=true&ul_ref=http%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1%3Ftype%3D4%26campid%3D5336683905%26toolid%3D10001%26afsrc%3D1%26customid%3D24001X828879X8b8503145cb1a13d692f4e464a3d066c%26mpre%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.ebay.co.uk%252Fitm%252F4-x-ERROR-FREE-CANBUS-5-SMD-CAR-LED-BLUE-W5W-T10-501-SIDE-LIGHT-BULBS-BLUE-%252F320865983677%26srcrot%3D710-53481-19255-0%26rvr_id%3D1424368662801&_mwBanner=1&ul_noapp=true

Or just pry the metal bits inside the light unit apart a bit to accomodate the slightly bigger one if you can.

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=275882.0

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JayGTD on 26 January 2018, 10:14

Hi all,

Just taking a shot in the dark here - i don't suppose anyone has OBDEleven in the Newcastle area who is willing to give me a hand? I'm willing to donate some beer tokens!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 26 January 2018, 15:35

I've got vcds and am in Houghton Le Spring if that's any good to you.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 27 January 2018, 19:09

Finally started my new car detail albeit 3 weeks after I picked it up and found out when I took the wheels off to seal them they are made by BBS  ✅
Will post a few pictures up in the detailing dept when it’s done 😁

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 28 January 2018, 16:27

Finally cleaned it.

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=274783.new#new


Before

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4698/39237035824_41635dde06_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/22Mf4KE)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4657/39237031324_ea9c1a29d1_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/22Mf3q5)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4706/25075898387_98d6bc1c24_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EcSwXD)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4606/39237024944_31d6184cde_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/22Mf1w5)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4752/39947345711_a5a694b65e_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23S1A8R)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4706/39049252375_b1fac107f8_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/22uDCgZ)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4754/39049235385_1881019e85_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/22uDxe4)

After

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4614/25075830647_4a9cb53942_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EcSbPH)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4629/39049273675_ec452f8f3c_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/22uDJBe)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4602/28167938119_9c8cb7cfda_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JV73Dv)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4665/39049251015_4a32bdb345_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/22uDBSx)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4712/25075815117_1b260b8299_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EcS7cX)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4663/39915392522_6891d7d643_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23PbPyN)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4657/39237307474_56988c4d4c_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/22Mgsvh)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4723/25076130677_4256f8cf22_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EcTJ1D)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4708/39947569601_c6e2dd9e4f_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23S2JG2)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Guzzle on 28 January 2018, 16:34

Reminds me, I should really get around to washing mine some time......

.....ah well, it's going dark now. Maybe next weekend  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 28 January 2018, 17:21

As always Rebecca suoer shiney hopefully get mine done next weekend as it's rained here yesterday and today

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CHB100 on 28 January 2018, 17:57

Very nice, although funny the after have leaves on trees? this time of year :wink: Estate agents trick.
No, did mine today also, perfect day for it, no pics but inside before lunch, exterior after. Looks nice again and saves on gym fees, not that I've ever succumbed.
My philosophy has always been don't expend energy without a useful result/purpose.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 28 January 2018, 18:29

Quote from: CHB100 on 28 January 2018, 17:57

Very nice, although funny the after have leaves on trees? this time of year :wink: Estate agents trick.
No, did mine today also, perfect day for it, no pics but inside before lunch, exterior after. Looks nice again and saves on gym fees, not that I've ever succumbed.
My philosophy has always been don't expend energy without a useful result/purpose.

Thank you.

But.....Seriously!  If you were to come to my house tomorrow, you’ll see exactly the same trees as in the pics taken today.  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 28 January 2018, 19:06

Quote from: CHB100 on 28 January 2018, 17:57

Very nice, although funny the after have leaves on trees? this time of year :wink: Estate agents trick.
No, did mine today also, perfect day for it, no pics but inside before lunch, exterior after. Looks nice again and saves on gym fees, not that I've ever succumbed.
My philosophy has always been don't expend energy without a useful result/purpose.

Sorry if this offends you but some of your posts are downright rude. Do you think leaves have been photoshopped into a picture 🔔🔚

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 28 January 2018, 19:29

Quote from: mcmaddy on 28 January 2018, 19:06

Quote from: CHB100 on 28 January 2018, 17:57

Very nice, although funny the after have leaves on trees? this time of year :wink: Estate agents trick.
No, did mine today also, perfect day for it, no pics but inside before lunch, exterior after. Looks nice again and saves on gym fees, not that I've ever succumbed.
My philosophy has always been don't expend energy without a useful result/purpose.

Sorry if this offends you but some of your posts are downright rude. Do you think leaves have been photoshopped into a picture 🔔🔚

I think he thinks the after pics are from an earlier point in the year, but the same trees are in the before pics. :rolleyes:  I could show him the exif data on my flickr app which shows the date taken, but it’s such a preposterous inference, it’s really not worth my time. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 28 January 2018, 19:32

Completed it’s first proper clean  :rolleyes:
Pictures here
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=282934.msg2584048#msg2584048

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 28 January 2018, 19:58

Quote from: Booth11 on 28 January 2018, 19:29

Quote from: mcmaddy on 28 January 2018, 19:06

Quote from: CHB100 on 28 January 2018, 17:57

Very nice, although funny the after have leaves on trees? this time of year :wink: Estate agents trick.
No, did mine today also, perfect day for it, no pics but inside before lunch, exterior after. Looks nice again and saves on gym fees, not that I've ever succumbed.
My philosophy has always been don't expend energy without a useful result/purpose.

Sorry if this offends you but some of your posts are downright rude. Do you think leaves have been photoshopped into a picture 🔔🔚

I think he thinks the after pics are from an earlier point in the year, but the same trees are in the before pics. :rolleyes:  I could show him the exif data on my flickr app which shows the date taken, but it’s such a preposterous inference, it’s really not worth my time.

Surely he was joking?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 28 January 2018, 20:05

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 28 January 2018, 19:58

Quote from: Booth11 on 28 January 2018, 19:29

Quote from: mcmaddy on 28 January 2018, 19:06

Quote from: CHB100 on 28 January 2018, 17:57

Very nice, although funny the after have leaves on trees? this time of year :wink: Estate agents trick.
No, did mine today also, perfect day for it, no pics but inside before lunch, exterior after. Looks nice again and saves on gym fees, not that I've ever succumbed.
My philosophy has always been don't expend energy without a useful result/purpose.

Sorry if this offends you but some of your posts are downright rude. Do you think leaves have been photoshopped into a picture 🔔🔚

I think he thinks the after pics are from an earlier point in the year, but the same trees are in the before pics. :rolleyes:  I could show him the exif data on my flickr app which shows the date taken, but it’s such a preposterous inference, it’s really not worth my time.

Surely he was joking?

It’s hard to tell with CHB.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dfsGTD on 28 January 2018, 20:28

Excuse the ignorance but what are the green "chocks" under the wheels?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 28 January 2018, 20:33

Quote from: dfsGTD on 28 January 2018, 20:28

Excuse the ignorance but what are the green "chocks" under the wheels?

They are Detail Guardz, which have little rollers on them to stop hoses and pressure hoses getting caught under wheels.  Work a treat.

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/accessories/general-accessories/detail-guardz-hose-eez-pkg/4/prod_1838.html

(https://s18.postimg.org/y97nn9nex/B4_D35_C80-82_C7-4353-9_A7_F-_DCDBAACB8234.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 28 January 2018, 21:16

Quote from: Booth11 on 28 January 2018, 20:33

Quote from: dfsGTD on 28 January 2018, 20:28

Excuse the ignorance but what are the green "chocks" under the wheels?

They are Detail Guardz, which have little rollers on them to stop hoses and pressure hoses getting caught under wheels.  Work a treat.

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/accessories/general-accessories/detail-guardz-hose-eez-pkg/4/prod_1838.html

(https://s18.postimg.org/y97nn9nex/B4_D35_C80-82_C7-4353-9_A7_F-_DCDBAACB8234.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

That there is a brilliant idea, wow there really is a thing for everything.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dfsGTD on 28 January 2018, 21:24

Thanks for enlightening me. They look like really handy things. Every days a school day..

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CHB100 on 28 January 2018, 22:46

Quote from: Booth11 on 28 January 2018, 20:05

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 28 January 2018, 19:58

Quote from: Booth11 on 28 January 2018, 19:29

Quote from: mcmaddy on 28 January 2018, 19:06

Quote from: CHB100 on 28 January 2018, 17:57

Very nice, although funny the after have leaves on trees? this time of year :wink: Estate agents trick.
No, did mine today also, perfect day for it, no pics but inside before lunch, exterior after. Looks nice again and saves on gym fees, not that I've ever succumbed.
My philosophy has always been don't expend energy without a useful result/purpose.

Sorry if this offends you but some of your posts are downright rude. Do you think leaves have been photoshopped into a picture 🔔🔚

I think he thinks the after pics are from an earlier point in the year, but the same trees are in the before pics. :rolleyes:  I could show him the exif data on my flickr app which shows the date taken, but it’s such a preposterous inference, it’s really not worth my time.

Surely he was joking?

It’s hard to tell with CHB.

Blimey you sensitive lot, it’s obviously a bloody joke.

Thought the wink and follow up enough, whatever ever happened to a bit of fun, this forum takes itself far too seriously for sure.

JC if all folks are looking for is for pat answers, forget it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CHB100 on 28 January 2018, 22:53

Quote from: Booth11 on 28 January 2018, 18:29

Quote from: CHB100 on 28 January 2018, 17:57

Very nice, although funny the after have leaves on trees? this time of year :wink: Estate agents trick.
No, did mine today also, perfect day for it, no pics but inside before lunch, exterior after. Looks nice again and saves on gym fees, not that I've ever succumbed.
My philosophy has always been don't expend energy without a useful result/purpose.

Thank you.

But.....Seriously!  If you were to come to my house tomorrow, you’ll see exactly the same trees as in the pics taken today.  :rolleyes:

I know Booth, I honestly know. It merely reminded me of Agents with houses new to market in Jan and all the foliage in lush green.
I confirm I did mine also today, 3 hours inside and out and will look crap by this time tomorrow for sure.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 28 January 2018, 23:01

Quote from: CHB100 on 28 January 2018, 22:53

Quote from: Booth11 on 28 January 2018, 18:29

Quote from: CHB100 on 28 January 2018, 17:57

Very nice, although funny the after have leaves on trees? this time of year :wink: Estate agents trick.
No, did mine today also, perfect day for it, no pics but inside before lunch, exterior after. Looks nice again and saves on gym fees, not that I've ever succumbed.
My philosophy has always been don't expend energy without a useful result/purpose.

Thank you.

But.....Seriously!  If you were to come to my house tomorrow, you’ll see exactly the same trees as in the pics taken today.  :rolleyes:

I know Booth, I honestly know. It merely reminded me of Agents with houses new to market in Jan and all the foliage in lush green.
I confirm I did mine also today, 3 hours inside and out and will look crap by this time tomorrow for sure.

There’s plenty of recognisable humour and banter on this forum.  Imo your humour (if that’s what it is) doesn’t always translate, especially when it’s directed at the same target time and time again.  Easily mistaken for constant piss taking or even habitual antagonism. Emojis can be misleading, don’t rely on them to bail yourself out.   :grin:

3 hours well spent CHB. :smiley:  But, yes, they’ll both be disgustingly filfhty this time tomorrow.  Bring it on!  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 29 January 2018, 21:38

Rather than start a new thread I thought I would just ask here instead.

With the DSG gearbox is it supposed to learn the way you drive? The reason I ask is because I drove about 100 miles in a DSG Tiguan today and whilst driving on an open road it was fine but on A twisty roads it was in the right gear about 20% of the time. I had it in normal mode btw.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Vwjap on 29 January 2018, 21:42

When I got my car changing gear seemed to be all over the place, now however (4000 miles later) I haven’t noticed it anymore, so either I’m used to it or it’s used to me

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: seanng on 31 January 2018, 15:22

Quote from: Booth11 on 25 January 2018, 15:30

^^ If you’re talking about just LED bulbs and not replacement light units, these are the blue ones that fit as above. So just seek out the red version. 

https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-x-ERROR-FREE-CANBUS-5-SMD-CAR-LED-BLUE-W5W-T10-501-SIDE-LIGHT-BULBS-BLUE-/320865983677?rmvSB=true&ul_ref=http%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1%3Ftype%3D4%26campid%3D5336683905%26toolid%3D10001%26afsrc%3D1%26customid%3D24001X828879X8b8503145cb1a13d692f4e464a3d066c%26mpre%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.ebay.co.uk%252Fitm%252F4-x-ERROR-FREE-CANBUS-5-SMD-CAR-LED-BLUE-W5W-T10-501-SIDE-LIGHT-BULBS-BLUE-%252F320865983677%26srcrot%3D710-53481-19255-0%26rvr_id%3D1424368662801&_mwBanner=1&ul_noapp=true

Or just pry the metal bits inside the light unit apart a bit to accomodate the slightly bigger one if you can.

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=275882.0

I have lost interest in changing the footwell LEDs to red for now. I have returned the units that worked but didn't fit into the housing. I just cannot be bothered to switch out the bulbs as I do not want to risk breaking the OEM unit, so unless I can buy the unit with the red LEDs in like the blue ones, I am done!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Talk-torque on 31 January 2018, 23:14

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 29 January 2018, 21:38

Rather than start a new thread I thought I would just ask here instead.

With the DSG gearbox is it supposed to learn the way you drive? The reason I ask is because I drove about 100 miles in a DSG Tiguan today and whilst driving on an open road it was fine but on A twisty roads it was in the right gear about 20% of the time. I had it in normal mode btw.

Know exactly what you mean - feels like the gearbox is just doing it's own thing. It does take a while and I think it's part 'box adapting to your driving style and part you learning to make it do what you want it to. Eventually, you can pretty much control it, in "D", just using the throttle. Sport mode or the paddles are always there, in reserve!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 01 February 2018, 08:35

Well after having the car for 3 days it got a bit better, as said you can make the car do what you want by modulating the throttle. It is a rather steep learning curve though.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 01 February 2018, 09:06

Have you got the Tiggy then or just persuaded someone to let you have a long old test?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 01 February 2018, 09:27

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 01 February 2018, 08:35

Well after having the car for 3 days it got a bit better, as said you can make the car do what you want by modulating the throttle. It is a rather steep learning curve though.

Imo, it takes about a good month to 6 weeks to get to grips with DSG if you are totally new to it, and a lot of it is throttle control, feathering it and also getting the most out of engine braking. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 01 February 2018, 13:42

Quote from: fredgroves on 01 February 2018, 09:06

Have you got the Tiggy then or just persuaded someone to let you have a long old test?

No not yet, they gave me a lone of an SEL

Quote from: Booth11 on 01 February 2018, 09:27

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 01 February 2018, 08:35

Well after having the car for 3 days it got a bit better, as said you can make the car do what you want by modulating the throttle. It is a rather steep learning curve though.

Imo, it takes about a good month to 6 weeks to get to grips with DSG if you are totally new to it, and a lot of it is throttle control, feathering it and also getting the most out of engine braking. 

Yeah you're right. Pedal box makes it much better as well.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 01 February 2018, 15:38

Given up on getting cf mirror caps so decided to get the common back ones :rolleyes: Wanted to wash the car before fitting but at the rate I'm going it'll be spring before that happens. Gave them a couple of coats of wax before fitting and I'm very pleased with them :smiley:

(https://s6.postimg.org/vgeq7m4wx/20180201_152505.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/xkz38p6jh/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 01 February 2018, 15:55

Quote from: Watts on 01 February 2018, 15:38

Given up on getting cf mirror caps so decided to get the common back ones :rolleyes: Wanted to wash the car before fitting but at the rate I'm going it'll be spring before that happens. Gave them a couple of coats of wax before fitting and I'm very pleased with them :smiley:

(https://s6.postimg.org/vgeq7m4wx/20180201_152505.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/xkz38p6jh/)

I preferred the black and red carbon ones :whistle:

Joking, they will look good with the other black bits on the car.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 01 February 2018, 16:02

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 01 February 2018, 15:55

Quote from: Watts on 01 February 2018, 15:38

Given up on getting cf mirror caps so decided to get the common back ones :rolleyes: Wanted to wash the car before fitting but at the rate I'm going it'll be spring before that happens. Gave them a couple of coats of wax before fitting and I'm very pleased with them :smiley:

I preferred the black and red carbon ones :whistle:

Joking, they will look good with the other black bits on the car.

See! I knew they were tasteful! :whistle:
Thanks, the other 'black' bits are likely to remain manky brown for some time but I think it's going to look much better. Mind you, I really need to grow up and not be bothered by such triviality :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 01 February 2018, 17:27

Quote from: Watts on 01 February 2018, 16:02

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 01 February 2018, 15:55

Quote from: Watts on 01 February 2018, 15:38

Given up on getting cf mirror caps so decided to get the common back ones :rolleyes: Wanted to wash the car before fitting but at the rate I'm going it'll be spring before that happens. Gave them a couple of coats of wax before fitting and I'm very pleased with them :smiley:

I preferred the black and red carbon ones :whistle:

Joking, they will look good with the other black bits on the car.

See! I knew they were tasteful! :whistle:
Thanks, the other 'black' bits are likely to remain manky brown for some time but I think it's going to look much better. Mind you, I really need to grow up and not be bothered by such triviality :rolleyes:

They'll be the same colour in a few miles.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 01 February 2018, 22:31

Quote from: Watts on 01 February 2018, 15:38

Given up on getting cf mirror caps so decided to get the common back ones :rolleyes: Wanted to wash the car before fitting but at the rate I'm going it'll be spring before that happens. Gave them a couple of coats of wax before fitting and I'm very pleased with them :smiley:

@Watts; They look good. New black wheels to match next then?

My car cleaning OCD would mean I’d really struggle with a combination of spotlessly clean mirrors but a dirty car. :shocked:, so I’d have to had waited until I washed the car before fitting the mirror covers. :grin:

It would give me an incentive to clean the car though.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 01 February 2018, 23:12

Quote from: SRGTD on 01 February 2018, 22:31

Quote from: Watts on 01 February 2018, 15:38

Given up on getting cf mirror caps so decided to get the common back ones :rolleyes: Wanted to wash the car before fitting but at the rate I'm going it'll be spring before that happens. Gave them a couple of coats of wax before fitting and I'm very pleased with them :smiley:

@Watts; They look good. New black wheels to match next then?

My car cleaning OCD would mean I’d really struggle with a combination of spotlessly clean mirrors but a dirty car. :shocked:, so I’d have to had waited until I washed the car before fitting the mirror covers. :grin:

It would give me an incentive to clean the car though.

No, I'm sticking with the wheels! I really didn't want to fit them to a dirty car but I just can't find a combination of off, dry and able - last wash was at the end of November :embarrassed: Next purchase will probably be a DA :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 02 February 2018, 08:49

Installed better LED bulbs for the front and rear footwell lighting. They actually aren't quite as bright as the image here makes out, I think the camera is just more sensitive to red light.

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4624/39326395204_8535ced264_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/22V94bC)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: o`Neil on 02 February 2018, 08:53

Quote from: Watts on 01 February 2018, 23:12

Next purchase will probably be a DA :whistle:

My next purchase too, I was actually looking at them last night but don`t know where the hell to start, more research needed  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 02 February 2018, 09:27

Quote from: o`Neil on 02 February 2018, 08:53

Quote from: Watts on 01 February 2018, 23:12

Next purchase will probably be a DA :whistle:

My next purchase too, I was actually looking at them last night but don`t know where the hell to start, more research needed  :smiley:

Headover to the detailing section, plenty of threads on there with advice. I think I'm going to go with this one - http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polishing-machines/das-6-pro-dual-action-polisher/das-6-pro-meguiars-microfiber-system/prod_963.html - a good combination of performance and price. The Meguiars system has been recommended too.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 02 February 2018, 11:42

Quote from: o`Neil on 02 February 2018, 08:53

Quote from: Watts on 01 February 2018, 23:12

Next purchase will probably be a DA :whistle:

My next purchase too, I was actually looking at them last night but don`t know where the hell to start, more research needed  :smiley:

I'm worried for Watts when he buys the DA, I'm not sure how he will take the shock of opening his wallet that far :whistle: :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 02 February 2018, 11:43

Quote from: Watts on 02 February 2018, 09:27

Quote from: o`Neil on 02 February 2018, 08:53

Quote from: Watts on 01 February 2018, 23:12

Next purchase will probably be a DA :whistle:

My next purchase too, I was actually looking at them last night but don`t know where the hell to start, more research needed  :smiley:

Headover to the detailing section, plenty of threads on there with advice. I think I'm going to go with this one - http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polishing-machines/das-6-pro-dual-action-polisher/das-6-pro-meguiars-microfiber-system/prod_963.html - a good combination of performance and price. The Meguiars system has been recommended too.

Jesus!  Haven’t you bought one yet!  Cars will be extinct by the time you clear the moths out of your wallet.  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 02 February 2018, 11:51

Quote from: o`Neil on 02 February 2018, 08:53

Quote from: Watts on 01 February 2018, 23:12

Next purchase will probably be a DA :whistle:

My next purchase too, I was actually looking at them last night but don`t know where the hell to start, more research needed  :smiley:

Do a search, plenty of recommendations in the detailing section.  Look at kits to get you started.  Some threads here, with recommendations and links to kits.

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=276899.msg2530314#msg2530314

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=280786.0

Have a read of some of this thread below from reply #1432 to #1455,which discusses important factors such as choosing a DA that will take both full size pads and spot pads (different backing plates) as not all do.  As a first DA I would advise you choose one that takes both to give you maximum flexibility.

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=274783.msg2578069#msg2578069

Also think about the ‘throw’ of the DA. They range from 8” throw to 15” to 21”.  The ‘throw’ is the measurement that the plate moves/oscillates in a random rotation, and determines how much ground is covered during the oscillation of the plate/pad.  The bigger the throw the more ground covered, so more ground with less effort, but also less control.  Larger throw is better when you’ve got a bit of experience under your belt.  8” is good to start of with, and often larger throw machines have a different backing plate assembly so don’t take the aforementioned spot pats which hugely limits things. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 02 February 2018, 11:57

Quote from: Booth11 on 02 February 2018, 11:43

Quote from: Watts on 02 February 2018, 09:27

Quote from: o`Neil on 02 February 2018, 08:53

Quote from: Watts on 01 February 2018, 23:12

Next purchase will probably be a DA :whistle:

My next purchase too, I was actually looking at them last night but don`t know where the hell to start, more research needed  :smiley:

Headover to the detailing section, plenty of threads on there with advice. I think I'm going to go with this one - http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polishing-machines/das-6-pro-dual-action-polisher/das-6-pro-meguiars-microfiber-system/prod_963.html - a good combination of performance and price. The Meguiars system has been recommended too.

Jesus!  Haven’t you bought one yet!  Cars will be extinct by the time you clear the moths out of your wallet.  :grin:

It's going to be like open heart surgery for him, give a chance.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 02 February 2018, 11:58

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 02 February 2018, 11:57

Quote from: Booth11 on 02 February 2018, 11:43

Quote from: Watts on 02 February 2018, 09:27

Quote from: o`Neil on 02 February 2018, 08:53

Quote from: Watts on 01 February 2018, 23:12

Next purchase will probably be a DA :whistle:

My next purchase too, I was actually looking at them last night but don`t know where the hell to start, more research needed  :smiley:

Headover to the detailing section, plenty of threads on there with advice. I think I'm going to go with this one - http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polishing-machines/das-6-pro-dual-action-polisher/das-6-pro-meguiars-microfiber-system/prod_963.html - a good combination of performance and price. The Meguiars system has been recommended too.

Jesus!  Haven’t you bought one yet!  Cars will be extinct by the time you clear the moths out of your wallet.  :grin:

It's going to be like open heart surgery for him, give a chance.

People make a full recovery from open heart surgery. 

He’s been talking about it for 500 years now.   It’s time.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 02 February 2018, 12:04

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 02 February 2018, 11:57

Quote from: Booth11 on 02 February 2018, 11:43

Quote from: Watts on 02 February 2018, 09:27

Quote from: o`Neil on 02 February 2018, 08:53

Quote from: Watts on 01 February 2018, 23:12

Next purchase will probably be a DA :whistle:

My next purchase too, I was actually looking at them last night but don`t know where the hell to start, more research needed  :smiley:

Headover to the detailing section, plenty of threads on there with advice. I think I'm going to go with this one - http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polishing-machines/das-6-pro-dual-action-polisher/das-6-pro-meguiars-microfiber-system/prod_963.html - a good combination of performance and price. The Meguiars system has been recommended too.

Jesus!  Haven’t you bought one yet!  Cars will be extinct by the time you clear the moths out of your wallet.  :grin:

It's going to be like open heart surgery for him, give a chance.

Why do you think I haven't bought one yet? :laugh:
I nearly did have a heart attack at my last visit to my barber, they had upped the charge by £1.50! I wouldn't mind so much if I actually had much hair :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: o`Neil on 02 February 2018, 13:36

I`m on it, thanks Booth  :smiley:


Watts, anyone would think you were Scottish  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 02 February 2018, 14:15

Quote from: Watts on 02 February 2018, 12:04

Why do you think I haven't bought one yet? :laugh:
I nearly did have a heart attack at my last visit to my barber, they had upped the charge by £1.50! I wouldn't mind so much if I actually had much hair :rolleyes:

Think of it as an investment, you'll be able to use the DA on your head  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 02 February 2018, 15:52

Haha, I just spit my coffee out reading that  :grin: :grin: :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 02 February 2018, 18:37

Quote from: Exonian on 02 February 2018, 14:15

Quote from: Watts on 02 February 2018, 12:04

Why do you think I haven't bought one yet? :laugh:
I nearly did have a heart attack at my last visit to my barber, they had upped the charge by £1.50! I wouldn't mind so much if I actually had much hair :rolleyes:

Think of it as an investment, you'll be able to use the DA on your head  :whistle:

 :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 02 February 2018, 19:56

Quote from: Exonian on 02 February 2018, 14:15

Think of it as an investment, you'll be able to use the DA on your head  :whistle:

Excellent Man Logic !!  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 02 February 2018, 21:10

Fitted a set of Santiago wheels.

Travelled about 20 miles on the M1behind a gritter(I will not pass them) only to turn onto the M42 to find another one to drive behind for another 20 miles or so. :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 03 February 2018, 07:54

Quote from: seanng on 31 January 2018, 15:22

I have lost interest in changing the footwell LEDs to red for now. I have returned the units that worked but didn't fit into the housing. I just cannot be bothered to switch out the bulbs as I do not want to risk breaking the OEM unit, so unless I can buy the unit with the red LEDs in like the blue ones, I am done!

Get these ones, https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-Error-Free-5050-SMD-LED-Red-Footwell-Lights-for-Audi-A4-S4-B8-2008-2015/232480176747  I bought them for mine and they fit perfectly.  5 minute job to install.   

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 04 February 2018, 14:55

Hi all not the best of pics due to weather but finally managed a decent wash and wax ready for the harsher weather.
Even managed to get my snow tyres on we've got snow forecast back end of nxt week  :whistle:

(https://s18.postimg.org/etf25nto9/20180204_142507.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/m9ebrghdh/)

(https://s18.postimg.org/pg8vb01sp/20180204_142523.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/bmkily979/)

(https://s18.postimg.org/k63wjj22h/2018-02-04_14.39.25.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/5zo5oar79/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 04 February 2018, 15:10

^^^ Looks super shiny there Neil, fantastic job :smiley:
I'm relying on a ever thickening layer of muck as winter protection :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 04 February 2018, 16:19

Quote from: Watts on 04 February 2018, 15:10

^^^ Looks super shiny there Neil, fantastic job :smiley:
I'm relying on a ever thickening layer of muck as winter protection :laugh:

Lol thanks Peter I like your way of thinking about the layer of muck I just got fed up looking at it that dirty but it certainly blends in with most cars on the roads recently  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MjrSharpe on 04 February 2018, 17:36

Gave the car a mini valet, quite pleased with the results. This was the first time I’ve used autoglym hd wax for many years and I had forgot how good it is. Also fitted the stainless foot rest :)
https://flic.kr/p/K7KP78
https://flic.kr/p/241R9pS
https://flic.kr/p/22GkFpX
https://flic.kr/p/22Gmd7Z

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 04 February 2018, 17:40

Looking well  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 04 February 2018, 18:00

Quote from: MjrSharpe on 04 February 2018, 17:36

Gave the car a mini valet, quite pleased with the results. This was the first time I’ve used autoglym hd wax for many years and I had forgot how good it is. Also fitted the stainless foot rest :)
https://flic.kr/p/K7KP78
https://flic.kr/p/241R9pS
https://flic.kr/p/22GkFpX
https://flic.kr/p/22Gmd7Z

Looking great, right number of doors too :whistle: Like the CS red centre caps too :smiley:
Do you find the wind deflectors effective? I like having the windows open but the buffeting can be annoying.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 04 February 2018, 18:13

Gave it a wash.

(https://s5.postimg.org/431nlo1g7/20180204_175155.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/m5uqcvxar/)
(https://s5.postimg.org/bj0x7hrqf/20180204_172507.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/k1adbty8z/)
(https://s5.postimg.org/jbrkzh5fb/20180204_173833.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/6kdesyvn7/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 04 February 2018, 18:24

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 04 February 2018, 18:13

Gave it a wash.

Another fantastic effort! :smiley:
Santiagos look great too, finding much difference in ride quality?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 04 February 2018, 18:37

Quote from: Watts on 04 February 2018, 18:24

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 04 February 2018, 18:13

Gave it a wash.

Another fantastic effort! :smiley:
Santiagos look great too, finding much difference in ride quality?

Cheers Watts, the ride it a tiny bit harder but not as hard as I remember the Bridgestone's were before fitting the Michelin's.

If I was keeping the car I would be fitting a set of PS4S Michelin's next week though.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 04 February 2018, 18:57

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 04 February 2018, 18:37

Quote from: Watts on 04 February 2018, 18:24

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 04 February 2018, 18:13

Gave it a wash.

Another fantastic effort! :smiley:
Santiagos look great too, finding much difference in ride quality?

Cheers Watts, the ride it a tiny bit harder but not as hard as I remember the Bridgestone's were before fitting the Michelin's.

If I was keeping the car I would be fitting a set of PS4S Michelin's next week though.

Looking well lovely colour too  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wantmygti on 04 February 2018, 20:23

Those wheels are a great upgrade. Love the Santiago’s.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Guzzle on 04 February 2018, 20:38

Wow, over a million thread views.

Keep up the good work  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 04 February 2018, 21:08

Quote from: wantmygti on 04 February 2018, 20:23

Those wheels are a great upgrade. Love the Santiago’s.

They do look great, seems a pity to have them on the car when changing for the Tiguan.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 04 February 2018, 21:55

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 04 February 2018, 18:13

Gave it a wash.

Looking good  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 04 February 2018, 22:09

Washed mine and then had a mess around with red colour pop filter on PS  :cool:

(https://s26.postimg.org/8gv9h27y1/IMG_3257.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/qjoc8a3sl/)

(https://s26.postimg.org/xmw7nvtsp/IMG_3251.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/u3a9y2r2t/)

(https://s26.postimg.org/wxdfbj0yx/IMG_3252.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/majm63sth/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 04 February 2018, 22:11

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 04 February 2018, 21:08

Quote from: wantmygti on 04 February 2018, 20:23

Those wheels are a great upgrade. Love the Santiago’s.

They do look great, seems a pity to have them on the car when changing for the Tiguan.

Are leaving them on or reverting back to the Sevilles when you sell?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 04 February 2018, 22:21

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 04 February 2018, 22:11

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 04 February 2018, 21:08

Quote from: wantmygti on 04 February 2018, 20:23

Those wheels are a great upgrade. Love the Santiago’s.

They do look great, seems a pity to have them on the car when changing for the Tiguan.

Are leaving them on or reverting back to the Sevilles when you sell?

Thanks for the comments on my wash James but you are taking p!ss with the arty shots of yours :whistle:

Yes I'm leaving the Santiago's on the car, unless someone want to upgrade to them on their GTD that is :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MjrSharpe on 04 February 2018, 22:44

Thank you :) I got the deflectors more for looks but I do find they cut down wind noise on the motor way too !

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MjrSharpe on 04 February 2018, 22:45

Car looks brilliant, really like the contrast with the red !

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Carbon VW on 04 February 2018, 22:48

Washed it and installed the Lakewood door sill protectors  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Aidey on 06 February 2018, 19:15

Washed it yesterday afternoon, then it tipped down with snow today..!!! Never snows here either!! probably more than 10 years since last time ... :angry:

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4742/28300339419_d2fcad4247_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/K7NCWx)Gti ClubSport (https://flic.kr/p/K7NCWx) by Adrian Owen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/aideyowen/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4706/26247165138_3b5fca32d9_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FZnzKY)Gti Clubsport (https://flic.kr/p/FZnzKY) by Adrian Owen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/aideyowen/), on Flickr

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 06 February 2018, 20:31

Quote from: Aidey on 06 February 2018, 19:15

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4706/26247165138_3b5fca32d9_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FZnzKY)Gti Clubsport (https://flic.kr/p/FZnzKY) by Adrian Owen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/aideyowen/), on Flickr

Look at the those seats in this pic, never seen them from this angle - awesome looking  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 06 February 2018, 20:40

Quote from: monsta on 06 February 2018, 20:31

Look at the those seats in this pic, never seen them from this angle - awesome looking  :cool:

They certainly look the business!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 06 February 2018, 21:08

Quote from: Watts on 06 February 2018, 20:40

Quote from: monsta on 06 February 2018, 20:31

Look at the those seats in this pic, never seen them from this angle - awesome looking  :cool:

They certainly look the business!

The do look the business :cool:. And the right wheels and the correct number of doors for a Clubsport too. The added bonus is that it’s also in the best colour (IMO of course!).

Looks great.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Aidey on 06 February 2018, 21:10

Thanks for the nice comments guys  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Cossieian on 06 February 2018, 21:50

Quote from: Aidey on 06 February 2018, 19:15

Washed it yesterday afternoon, then it tipped down with snow today..!!! Never snows here either!! probably more than 10 years since last time ... :angry:

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4742/28300339419_d2fcad4247_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/K7NCWx)Gti ClubSport (https://flic.kr/p/K7NCWx) by Adrian Owen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/aideyowen/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4706/26247165138_3b5fca32d9_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FZnzKY)Gti Clubsport (https://flic.kr/p/FZnzKY) by Adrian Owen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/aideyowen/), on Flickr

Absolutely lovely :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 06 February 2018, 22:02

Quote from: Aidey on 06 February 2018, 19:15

Washed it yesterday afternoon, then it tipped down with snow today..!!! Never snows here either!! probably more than 10 years since last time ... :angry:

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4742/28300339419_d2fcad4247_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/K7NCWx)Gti ClubSport (https://flic.kr/p/K7NCWx) by Adrian Owen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/aideyowen/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4706/26247165138_3b5fca32d9_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FZnzKY)Gti Clubsport (https://flic.kr/p/FZnzKY) by Adrian Owen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/aideyowen/), on Flickr

Personally I think it look sh!t and you should swap with my GTD :whistle:

Second thoughts it looks fantastic but the colour would drive me mad trying to keep it clean. Love the wheels too btw.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 07 February 2018, 22:26

Quote from: Aidey on 06 February 2018, 19:15

Washed it yesterday afternoon, then it tipped down with snow today..!!! Never snows here either!! probably more than 10 years since last time ... :angry:

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4742/28300339419_d2fcad4247_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/K7NCWx)Gti ClubSport (https://flic.kr/p/K7NCWx) by Adrian Owen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/aideyowen/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4706/26247165138_3b5fca32d9_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FZnzKY)Gti Clubsport (https://flic.kr/p/FZnzKY) by Adrian Owen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/aideyowen/), on Flickr

The seats do look mega! Car is looking fantastic, and I've never noticed the extra intakes on the CS on the front next to the lower grill  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: a9wyn on 08 February 2018, 09:33

I was going to wash the car on Monday afternoon, but the weather forecast for Tuesday was bad so didn't bother. Tuesday turned out to be sunny and dry. No time to wash it on Tuesday. Wednesday was sunny and dry ( two consecutive dry days in South Wales!!!!) so I decided to wash the car ( in the sunshine ) on Wednesday afternoon. Stood back and admired my work. The car was looking great.  Guess what. Got up Thursday morning...RAIN in about an hours time all my good work will be for nothing. Hey Ho.. the vagaries of our wonderful Welsh climate. But as they say, it is Winter after all.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sequence on 08 February 2018, 19:46

Quote from: a9wyn on 08 February 2018, 09:33

I was going to wash the car on Monday afternoon, but the weather forecast for Tuesday was bad so didn't bother. Tuesday turned out to be sunny and dry. No time to wash it on Tuesday. Wednesday was sunny and dry ( two consecutive dry days in South Wales!!!!) so I decided to wash the car ( in the sunshine ) on Wednesday afternoon. Stood back and admired my work. The car was looking great.  Guess what. Got up Thursday morning...RAIN in about an hours time all my good work will be for nothing. Hey Ho.. the vagaries of our wonderful Welsh climate. But as they say, it is Winter after all.

You were able to admire your work that is all that counts :P

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 12 February 2018, 18:54

For the first time in about 9 months I did two brim to brims to see what the actual mpg was. I put in 40 litres of Shell V power and I had covered 438 miles so that means I got just under 50mpg which is great considering that around 200 miles of it was with the cruise set at 90mph on near empty motorway.

Another odd thing was that the DIS was stating that the mpg since last fill was 47mpg, I thought that a tuning box made the car over read the mpg.

Oh and I washed it after it got filthy driving around the Cotswolds yesterday.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MKgti on 12 February 2018, 22:30

Cleaned and sealed my wheels today.
What annoyed me was that they put silver balance weights on!! Why couldn't they use black???
(https://s20.postimg.org/iayprlw99/20180212_101018.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/9sp9n9pqh/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 13 February 2018, 10:11

Quote from: MKgti on 12 February 2018, 22:30

Cleaned and sealed my wheels today.
What annoyed me was that they put silver balance weights on!! Why couldn't they use black???
(https://s20.postimg.org/iayprlw99/20180212_101018.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/9sp9n9pqh/)

Looking well.
As for the weights I agree silver as standard but when I got a puncture and had the tyre replaced my man put black weights on so when I swapped for my winter set I sprayed the others black  :whistle: :whistle: and put the Vw centre cap at 12 and 6 to the valve hahahaha

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 13 February 2018, 11:02

You used to get black wheel weights from the factory on previous mk7 gti's and gtd's but then they stopped. I was thinking of buying my own come tyre change time.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 13 February 2018, 11:53

Yet another cost cutting measure ?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 13 February 2018, 12:42

Got one word for you all - touch up pen (alright, 3 words)

Closest I've come to doing something to the car is Mrs Gnasher telling me the car was fine and still in the garage.

4 weeks down, 12(ish) to go. Need to book an MOT for when I get home too. Exciting times lol.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Aidey on 13 February 2018, 16:36

Noticed today that my wipers are not cleaning sections of my windscreen , so a change must be required, all your suggestions and links are much appreciated.. :kiss:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jdm owner on 13 February 2018, 18:13

Ordered a gloss black lip spoiler.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 13 February 2018, 19:19

Quote from: Aidey on 13 February 2018, 16:36

Noticed today that my wipers are not cleaning sections of my windscreen , so a change must be required, all your suggestions and links are much appreciated.. :kiss:

Here are the part numbers for Bosch wipers.
(https://s5.postimg.org/f832dntbb/Screenshot_20180213-190936.png) (https://postimg.org/image/mbaxt9yqr/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Aidey on 13 February 2018, 19:20

Marvellous , thanks for that, i'll try local, but amazon price is pretty good.... cheers mate

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Talk-torque on 18 February 2018, 18:20

For one reason, or another, I've not been able to keep my car clean this winter. Got to it today and pleasantly surprised at how well it has stood up to the salt and grit. The paint has come up really nice, with just a few new chips at the front. The tail pipes looked awful, but a few minutes with Autosol and they came up like new. Best of all, the wheels came clean and shiny with only a few tiny chips on the black paint and no white worm. There is just one tiny area on the outside edge of one rear wheel which is slightly milky looking and needs investigating.
All in all I'm impressed with these aspects of the car, as it approaches two years and 18K miles. All three much better than my previous Golfs.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MjrSharpe on 21 February 2018, 09:25

Quote from: Jdm owner on 13 February 2018, 18:13

Ordered a gloss black lip spoiler.

Which one did you go for? I'm looking at getting the rieger one soon :) Have you any pics?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jdm owner on 21 February 2018, 14:01

Went for Maxton design splitter in the end. Fast turn round on postage and was told by the body shop who fitted it was hassle free fitment sits well.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Little Lofty on 22 February 2018, 22:47

Cleaned the exhaust tips, they've been black ever since I got the car, so it was well overdue. Very sad I know, but you can't beat a shiny exhaust  :laugh:

(https://s19.postimg.org/cxkbt2efz/IMG_1320.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/cxkbt2efz/)

(https://s19.postimg.org/muvcm4ebz/IMG_1322.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/muvcm4ebz/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kane1210 on 25 February 2018, 17:58

(https://preview.ibb.co/iG5ZtH/20180225_155159.jpg) (https://ibb.co/d0j50x)

Cleaned polished and worshipped ....💘

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MKgti on 25 February 2018, 19:55

Quote from: kane1210 on 25 February 2018, 17:58

(https://preview.ibb.co/iG5ZtH/20180225_155159.jpg) (https://ibb.co/d0j50x)

Cleaned polished and worshipped ....💘

Beautiful! Looks lovely. Nice photo, like the number plate too, was looking for something similar myself.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MjrSharpe on 26 February 2018, 15:16

I’ve had a look at the Maxton one and think I’m going to go for this one now too :) did you order it directly ? Is is black textured or gloss black ?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Cossieian on 26 February 2018, 20:59

Not today but yesterday :huh:
Painted my hubs, give car a quick wash and polished my pipes.
Plan to give the arches a good cleaning out once the salt is off the roads :angry:

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4648/39608359205_8a79c9688b_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23m4cfV)image (https://flic.kr/p/23m4cfV) by cossieian (https://www.flickr.com/photos/85256772@N06/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4609/40503840991_5e5bf3ce95_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/24HbLN4)image (https://flic.kr/p/24HbLN4) by cossieian (https://www.flickr.com/photos/85256772@N06/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4765/39608349725_81780feeea_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23m49rt)image (https://flic.kr/p/23m49rt) by cossieian (https://www.flickr.com/photos/85256772@N06/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4659/39608345215_66442b4768_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23m486H)image (https://flic.kr/p/23m486H) by cossieian (https://www.flickr.com/photos/85256772@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4749/40503844361_0ef93ae3ef_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/24HbMNa)image (https://flic.kr/p/24HbMNa) by cossieian (https://www.flickr.com/photos/85256772@N06/), on Flickr

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 27 February 2018, 09:37

What paint did you use? Looks excellent painted.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 27 February 2018, 12:25

Looks great, those wheels look great too btw.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 27 February 2018, 12:30

I think silver hubs look odd against black wheels. Why not paint them black?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 27 February 2018, 12:53

^^ Because eventually he knows he'll see sense and fit lovely silver Pretorias.  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Cossieian on 27 February 2018, 17:47

Quote from: mcmaddy on 27 February 2018, 09:37

What paint did you use? Looks excellent painted.

Very high temp silver paint in an aerosol can

Quote from: Booth11 on 27 February 2018, 12:53

^^ Because eventually he knows he'll see sense and fit lovely silver Pretorias.  :grin:

You are 100% correct

Quote from: dubber36 on 27 February 2018, 12:30

I think silver hubs look odd against black wheels. Why not paint them black?

As above + I like the OEM look

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 27 February 2018, 12:25

Looks great, those wheels look great too btw.

Cheers dude appreciate the comment :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jdm owner on 27 February 2018, 19:06

Quote from: MjrSharpe on 26 February 2018, 15:16

I’ve had a look at the Maxton one and think I’m going to go for this one now too :) did you order it directly ? Is is black textured or gloss black ?

Ordered direct from them in gloss black.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 28 February 2018, 20:42

That looks fantastic!

Mine is currently snowed in........

(https://s26.postimg.org/qqjmvyjhl/IMG_3846.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/o97voozl1/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 28 February 2018, 22:38

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 28 February 2018, 20:42

That looks fantastic!

Mine is currently snowed in........

(https://s26.postimg.org/qqjmvyjhl/IMG_3846.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/o97voozl1/)

Sheffield stealth mode.... Lol just looked at the wife's car on the cameras and hers just looks like yours too oh yeah and snowed in lol

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 01 March 2018, 11:47

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 28 February 2018, 20:42

That looks fantastic!

Mine is currently snowed in........

(https://s26.postimg.org/qqjmvyjhl/IMG_3846.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/o97voozl1/)

Looks great Jim but who ruined the photo by walking in the snow? :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 01 March 2018, 14:11

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 01 March 2018, 11:47

Looks great Jim but who ruined the photo by walking in the snow? :whistle:

I know - did that when I got home from work!  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: a9wyn on 01 March 2018, 14:26

The car was booked in to Sinclair VW for its first service. But postponed it due to the weather conditions here in S.Wales. Why take the risk. Booked in for next week now.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Cossieian on 03 March 2018, 09:15

Ordered new wheels and a set up Michelin P4s to wrap them in :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MjrSharpe on 03 March 2018, 10:05

Quote from: Cossieian on 03 March 2018, 09:15

Ordered new wheels and a set up Michelin P4s to wrap them in :grin:

Which wheels did you go for?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MjrSharpe on 06 March 2018, 13:29

Maxton design gloss black splitter arrived :) Now I just need to get it fitted. Does anyone know of a capable bodyshop in NI? Thanks

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 08 March 2018, 19:14

Had the battery replaced under warranty.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 08 March 2018, 23:01

What was wrong with the original Rebecca?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 08 March 2018, 23:09

Quote from: mcmaddy on 08 March 2018, 23:01

What was wrong with the original Rebecca?

It went flat a couple times and was not holding charge properly Chris.  AA guy said straight away it was on its way out, VW came to same conclusion after 3 days.  :grin:  There was a minor drain on it but enough to make it go flat, possibly a dead cell. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 09 March 2018, 13:13

Just wondering if your dash cam has had anything to do with it. I do remember someone else saying somewhere that the original battery's supplied were a bit crap anyway.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 09 March 2018, 14:23

Tried to wash it for the second time this week and for the second time it started raining at the drying stage :sad: Bugger.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 09 March 2018, 14:29

Quote from: mcmaddy on 09 March 2018, 13:13

Just wondering if your dash cam has had anything to do with it. I do remember someone else saying somewhere that the original battery's supplied were a bit crap anyway.

It’s a possibility.  I had the dashcam switched off for last month but still had issues but that might have been after the horse had bolted so to speak. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 09 March 2018, 14:40

Not today, but yesterday - I actually drove my GTI  :shocked:
The sun was shining and I noticed for the first time in a couple weeks there weren't at least one but more usually two cars parked in the way of getting the garage door open.
Time to let the beast break free and run for the hills! (or dawdle across town and back, take your pick).
Key inserted (yes I have peasant spec)
Bong! "Oil service due"
Bong! "I need fuel motherf****r"
Then off out onto the highway I headed with glee in my heart.
Straight up the arse of a traffic jam.

I wished I hadn't bloomin' bothered.
Still, it was nice to have a furry steering wheel to headbutt whilst staring vacantly into the LED brake lights of the car in front.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 09 March 2018, 14:40

Tired the VW Connect App and dongle out today.

I know most people can't stand this but I thought I'd give it a whirl. One thing I can't get to the bottom of though, is that I filled up with fuel and when I checked the app after arriving at work, it duly notified me of a fuel up (a few of the stats were a little out so I corrected them), but for the life I me I can't see how to save and close this part of the app. There is a save button top right but it does nothing. The only way I can quit out of the refuel screen is to hit cancel on the fuel up instead. Anyone managed this can provide some tips please ?

This is the IOS version of the app BTW on an Iphone 6s

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 09 March 2018, 14:44

Quote from: Sootchucker on 09 March 2018, 14:40

Anyone provide some tips please ?

This is the IOS version of the app BTW on an Iphone 6s

Throw the thing in the bin so VW can't spy on you.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 09 March 2018, 15:57

Is it really that bad ?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 09 March 2018, 16:06

Quote from: Sootchucker on 09 March 2018, 14:40

Tired the VW Connect App and dongle out today.

I know most people can't stand this but I thought I'd give it a whirl. One thing I can't get to the bottom of though, is that I filled up with fuel and when I checked the app after arriving at work, it duly notified me of a fuel up (a few of the stats were a little out so I corrected them), but for the life I me I can't see how to save and close this part of the app. There is a save button top right but it does nothing. The only way I can quit out of the refuel screen is to hit cancel on the fuel up instead. Anyone managed this can provide some tips please ?

This is the IOS version of the app BTW on an Iphone 6s

I got given one of these yesterday when I collected my car.  It’s still in the box which is where it will stay...at the back of a cupboard....forever! 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 09 March 2018, 17:18

Wrap it in tinfoil and put it in the bin  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 09 March 2018, 17:40

Another guy said he'd had one installed for about six months and had had absolutely nothing from VW. How can VW use any info that's stored when it doesn't even connect to VW??

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 09 March 2018, 18:03

I don’t really care about the VW spy element, there’s plenty of data on all of us out there readily available.  But I really don’t need a dongle and app to tell me when I’ve fuelled up and how much it cost me.  Even though I’m of advancing age, I have just enough memory capacity left to remember trips to the Shell garage, and thanks to banking texts, that my bank account continues to be drained by the thirsty gas guzzling beast. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 09 March 2018, 19:18

Quote from: Booth11 on 09 March 2018, 18:03

I don’t really care about the VW spy element, there’s plenty of data on all of us out there readily available.  But I really don’t need a dongle and app to tell me when I’ve fuelled up and how much it cost me.  Even though I’m of advancing age, I have just enough memory capacity left to remember trips to the Shell garage, and thanks to banking texts, that my bank account continues to be drained by the thirsty gas guzzling beast.

I’m also of advancing (some might say advanced :grin:) age Rebecca, and I wouldn’t use the VW dongle and app either. I can still remember where I’ve parked my car, I know when I need to refuel it and when it needs servicing.

My dealer hasn’t ever offered me a VW dongle; am I disappointed? I don’t think so.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 09 March 2018, 19:26

Quote from: mcmaddy on 09 March 2018, 17:40

Another guy said he'd had one installed for about six months and had had absolutely nothing from VW. How can VW use any info that's stored when it doesn't even connect to VW??

But it does... The data is read from the dongle by the app which sends it to VW...

Remember the adage... If you aren't paying for something then you are the product..

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Cossieian on 10 March 2018, 23:35

Fitted the new wheels and tyres.
Excuse the filthy car :cry:

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4779/40735518851_2e14752fda_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/254EbxV)image (https://flic.kr/p/254EbxV) by cossieian (https://www.flickr.com/photos/85256772@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4789/40735517041_d0abfe3816_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/254Eb1H)image (https://flic.kr/p/254Eb1H) by cossieian (https://www.flickr.com/photos/85256772@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4789/26864348928_b3fd52d760_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GVUNZN)image (https://flic.kr/p/GVUNZN) by cossieian (https://www.flickr.com/photos/85256772@N06/), on Flickr

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Restlessnative on 10 March 2018, 23:53

Quote from: Cossieian on 10 March 2018, 23:35

Fitted the new wheels and tyres.
Excuse the filthy car :cry:

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4779/40735518851_2e14752fda_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/254EbxV)image (https://flic.kr/p/254EbxV) by cossieian (https://www.flickr.com/photos/85256772@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4789/40735517041_d0abfe3816_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/254Eb1H)image (https://flic.kr/p/254Eb1H) by cossieian (https://www.flickr.com/photos/85256772@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4789/26864348928_b3fd52d760_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GVUNZN)image (https://flic.kr/p/GVUNZN) by cossieian (https://www.flickr.com/photos/85256772@N06/), on Flickr

PS4S.The finest car deserves the finest rubber. :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Guzzle on 10 March 2018, 23:55

That looks fantastic Ian.

I can't think of one single instance of fitting Pretoria's to a Golf making it look worse.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Cossieian on 10 March 2018, 23:56

Quote from: Restlessnative on 10 March 2018, 23:53

Quote from: Cossieian on 10 March 2018, 23:35

Fitted the new wheels and tyres.


PS4S.The finest car deserves the finest rubber. :cool:

It was these or remoulds, I think I chose wisely :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Restlessnative on 11 March 2018, 00:01

  :grin: Cossieian.So you didn't go for the Blackcircles 'Value Choice' then?. :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Cossieian on 11 March 2018, 00:05

Quote from: Restlessnative on 11 March 2018, 00:01

  :grin: Cossieian.So you didn't go for the Blackcircles 'Value Choice' then?. :wink:

Nah, can't scrimp on rubber :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Restlessnative on 11 March 2018, 00:16

Quote from: Cossieian on 11 March 2018, 00:05

Quote from: Restlessnative on 11 March 2018, 00:01

  :grin: Cossieian.So you didn't go for the Blackcircles 'Value Choice' then?. :wink:

Nah, can't scrimp on rubber :wink:

Aye.No one wants to be using recycled Chinese condoms when it comes to safety. :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 11 March 2018, 18:27

Quote from: Cossieian on 10 March 2018, 23:35

Fitted the new wheels and tyres.
Excuse the filthy car :cry:

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4779/40735518851_2e14752fda_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/254EbxV)image (https://flic.kr/p/254EbxV) by cossieian (https://www.flickr.com/photos/85256772@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4789/40735517041_d0abfe3816_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/254Eb1H)image (https://flic.kr/p/254Eb1H) by cossieian (https://www.flickr.com/photos/85256772@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4789/26864348928_b3fd52d760_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GVUNZN)image (https://flic.kr/p/GVUNZN) by cossieian (https://www.flickr.com/photos/85256772@N06/), on Flickr

That looks great!!  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 11 March 2018, 18:29

Gave mine a good wash as was filthy after the last few weeks of crap weather, more info in the detailing section  :smiley:

(https://s26.postimg.org/yfchbwi5l/IMG_4179.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/xptozjhlx/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 11 March 2018, 19:15

That looks fantastic Jim  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 11 March 2018, 19:46

Quote from: JoeGTI on 11 March 2018, 19:15

That looks fantastic Jim  :cool:

Cheers, love a clean car!  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 11 March 2018, 22:42

Let my brother-in-law drive it, only my second time in the passenger seat, was very comfy :smiley: We drove to the VW dealer in Northallerton so I could have a cheeky look at a 3 door TR Clubsport for sale. It looked great with the Belvedere wheels, had clearly had some work done on the ns door as the black stripe was missing (but was there in the advert images) but was very smart all the same. Tempting but doesn't seem worth the cost of changing. Oh, and my brother-in-law enjoyed his drive particularly the torque, he was surprised at how quickly it picked up in sixth at relatively low speeds. His car is a 2016 hybrid Lexus GS.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MjrSharpe on 12 March 2018, 15:06

Got my uprated st anti roll bar fitted. Looking forward to going for a drive later to see the difference :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MKgti on 13 March 2018, 16:55

(https://s20.postimg.org/qh0fjze7h/20180313_161820.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/ksu4t39ux/)
Fitted Lockwood sill protectors

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Eccie on 13 March 2018, 23:05

Took the old girl for an MOT - where have the years gone; they grow up so fast.....

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: BlinGTIes on 14 March 2018, 00:13

Quote from: MKgti on 13 March 2018, 16:55

(https://s20.postimg.org/qh0fjze7h/20180313_161820.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/ksu4t39ux/)
Fitted Lockwood sill protectors

These look great. Where did you get them? Easy to fit and remove?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mkviken on 14 March 2018, 08:24

Taxed it and brought my car home eventually - it’s been living at my dads while I’ve been getting Work done on my garage and the road in our street has been laid etc so didn’t want to drive the car through it.

Might actually get to drive it now if the gritters stay away!

(https://s14.postimg.org/qoc65toj5/4_E43_A064-14_B2-463_D-_A0_C4-64_A2_E318144_D.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/3zmz69759/)

(https://s14.postimg.org/uxgw849tt/9_FCF8516-5_DC5-49_D3-9_E87-650_AB5_EA44_D7.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/adc29mu2l/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 14 March 2018, 09:53

Quote from: BlinGTIes on 14 March 2018, 00:13

Quote from: MKgti on 13 March 2018, 16:55

Fitted Lockwood sill protectors

These look great. Where did you get them? Easy to fit and remove?

Personally I think some carbon ones or dark ones would look better. Stainless stick on sill protectors scream of a Jeep Cherokee driver who's gone mad on eBay and has the matching number plate surrounds! 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MKgti on 14 March 2018, 10:51

Quote from: BlinGTIes on 14 March 2018, 00:13

Quote from: MKgti on 13 March 2018, 16:55

(https://s20.postimg.org/qh0fjze7h/20180313_161820.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/ksu4t39ux/)
Fitted Lockwood sill protectors
[/quote

These look great. Where did you get them? Easy to fit and remove?

Just Google Lockwood sills, get direct from them.
Easy to fit, just stick on. Not sure about taking off, they stick on pretty solid. Don't see the need to remove.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: DubmanSam on 14 March 2018, 11:11

Finally found the option in VCDS to keep the Driver Mode select button lit white instead of orange when in 'Sport', been bugging me for a while

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 14 March 2018, 13:41

You mind sharing ?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Vwjap on 14 March 2018, 14:05

Central electronics

Button in center console:
Zusatzcodierung Fahrprofiltaster hat keine LED:
  LED installed

Change that to not installed

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mkviken on 14 March 2018, 14:20

I frigging hate the orange warning light in sport mode on the MFD. no need at all


Well I devalued my clubsport S today by passing the 1000 mile mark!

First proper drive in months. The roads aren’t ready yet - still pretty minging in the sticks.

The Michelin PS4 are bloody good too!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 14 March 2018, 16:38

One of the first things I did when I got my OBDeleven last March.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 14 March 2018, 16:57

Just got back from a good long drive, 730 miles. Saturday from London to Stockton, Monday to Norfolk and home today. Good economy at around 41, fast when needed, comfy and relaxing at other times. Was nice and clean on departure, looked like it had been covered in glue and dipped in a sand pit on arrival in Norfolk :rolleyes:

If anyone passes near Kings Lynn I'd thoroughly recommend a visit to the world's biggest beer shop in Setchey!

Of particular note was the horrendous state of much of our roads nationally and in particular the motorway network with deep and numerous potholes everywhere, it's a national disgrace and very dangerous not to mention the potential for damage to the wheels :angry: Shocking.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: DubmanSam on 14 March 2018, 17:18

Quote from: Sootchucker on 14 March 2018, 13:41

You mind sharing ?

I did it like this, in Cent. Elect.

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4781/26939080718_f3284afde8_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/H3vQ9W)Capture (https://flic.kr/p/H3vQ9W) by sk8erwi (https://www.flickr.com/photos/153779505@N06/), on Flickr

Just ticked the 'Drive Select Button w/o Function Light Installed'

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: BlinGTIes on 14 March 2018, 23:11

Quote from: MKgti on 14 March 2018, 10:51

Quote from: BlinGTIes on 14 March 2018, 00:13

Quote from: MKgti on 13 March 2018, 16:55

(https://s20.postimg.org/qh0fjze7h/20180313_161820.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/ksu4t39ux/)
Fitted Lockwood sill protectors
[/quote

These look great. Where did you get them? Easy to fit and remove?

Just Google Lockwood sills, get direct from them.
Easy to fit, just stick on. Not sure about taking off, they stick on pretty solid. Don't see the need to remove.

Cheers! Just because I have a lease, not 100% sure if I can leave these on when I return the car and obviously don’t  want to damage the paint when removing.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Eccie on 15 March 2018, 10:13

Quote from: Eccie on 13 March 2018, 23:05

Took the old girl for an MOT - where have the years gone; they grow up so fast.....

Bought the old girl a birthday present

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/813/40820870371_e2d6ea82ef_k.jpg)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4785/40779096472_8e6a6f3a0d_k.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 15 March 2018, 14:51

Quote from: BlinGTIes on 14 March 2018, 23:11

Quote from: MKgti on 14 March 2018, 10:51

Quote from: BlinGTIes on 14 March 2018, 00:13

Quote from: MKgti on 13 March 2018, 16:55

(https://s20.postimg.org/qh0fjze7h/20180313_161820.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/ksu4t39ux/)
Fitted Lockwood sill protectors

These look great. Where did you get them? Easy to fit and remove?

Just Google Lockwood sills, get direct from them.
Easy to fit, just stick on. Not sure about taking off, they stick on pretty solid. Don't see the need to remove.

Cheers! Just because I have a lease, not 100% sure if I can leave these on when I return the car and obviously don’t  want to damage the paint when removing.

They come off easily with no damage to paint as long as you are gentle. To remove, gently heat the sill plates by running a hairdyer back and forth over them for a couple mins to soften the glue tape behind, then carefully pull the plate off and away from the sill. Remove any glue residue on the sill with tar remover or paraffin.

Before Lockwood produced R logo plates, I had their plain ones on my car and I removed them and replaced with R logo ones when they came out.  No issues removing the original set.

Out with the old
(https://s18.postimg.org/ov5b91gjt/34_F6_FA45-2911-43_D6-9869-5563_E937_BD8_E.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://s18.postimg.org/h2enh22ux/1_E094420-53_C0-4807-91_F1-781502_BD3_D92.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

In with the new
(https://s18.postimg.org/3lhoy6d3t/28_EC83_FB-_E99_E-410_F-9_E5_D-78_C3_DC866_FD2.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://s18.postimg.org/lbjdj7yeh/FA04941_D-2_D13-4_B27-84_E9-_E9918_B0_E3204.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 15 March 2018, 14:51

Quote from: Eccie on 15 March 2018, 10:13

Quote from: Eccie on 13 March 2018, 23:05

Took the old girl for an MOT - where have the years gone; they grow up so fast.....

Bought the old girl a birthday present

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/813/40820870371_e2d6ea82ef_k.jpg)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4785/40779096472_8e6a6f3a0d_k.jpg)

Great birthday present.  Makes shifting a delight!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Carbon VW on 15 March 2018, 23:32

Fitted new Parker alloys ( I know some people find them hideous) shod  with eagle f1 asy 3’s. Original Austin and anthracite rotarys back in the garage for now. Also took the last 2 days off work for full detail including swirl removal and gloss enchancement. Used Das6 DA polished and a combination of Menzerna polishes. They really are great products. All ready for the summer (or the snow !) :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Carbon VW on 15 March 2018, 23:41

(http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy102/kemp1011/F5BDF3BC-C7B6-45A8-9273-B7B696505F38_zpsudfflhxf.jpeg) (http://s782.photobucket.com/user/kemp1011/media/F5BDF3BC-C7B6-45A8-9273-B7B696505F38_zpsudfflhxf.jpeg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: o`Neil on 16 March 2018, 09:59

Quote from: Carbon VW on 15 March 2018, 23:41

(http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy102/kemp1011/F5BDF3BC-C7B6-45A8-9273-B7B696505F38_zpsudfflhxf.jpeg) (http://s782.photobucket.com/user/kemp1011/media/F5BDF3BC-C7B6-45A8-9273-B7B696505F38_zpsudfflhxf.jpeg.html)

Wow, looks great ! :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 16 March 2018, 10:36

Not sure how you can see it? I just got a 3rd party hosting now available picture!  :huh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: o`Neil on 16 March 2018, 11:15

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 16 March 2018, 10:36

Not sure how you can see it? I just got a 3rd party hosting now available picture!  :huh:

I was being sarcastic Jim  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 16 March 2018, 13:38

Took my 4 year old GTI PP into Canterbury Volkswagen for an oil service (£164) left with a bill for £320 for investigating a few things and doing the release solenoid on the fuel filler.

TBH I'm not going back to the dealer again even for a service, time to give up on that little vw rubber stamp and save some money.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: hog_hedge on 16 March 2018, 14:01

Quote from: monsta on 16 March 2018, 13:38

Took my 4 year old GTI PP into Canterbury Volkswagen for an oil service (£164) left with a bill for £320 for investigating a few things and doing the release solenoid on the fuel filler.

TBH I'm not going back to the dealer again even for a service, time to give up on that little vw rubber stamp and save some money.

Don’t forget that VW will price match so in theory you can’t get it cheaper than VW.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 16 March 2018, 16:29

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 16 March 2018, 10:36

Not sure how you can see it? I just got a 3rd party hosting now available picture!  :huh:

If you tap and hold on the picture you can view it Jim.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 16 March 2018, 16:32

Here you go Carbon W
(https://s5.postimg.org/r34cq1s13/F5_BDF3_BC-_C7_B6-45_A8-9273-_B7_B696505_F38_zpsudfflhxf.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Eccie on 16 March 2018, 17:10

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 16 March 2018, 16:32

Here you go Carbon W
(https://s5.postimg.org/r34cq1s13/F5_BDF3_BC-_C7_B6-45_A8-9273-_B7_B696505_F38_zpsudfflhxf.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Very nice

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Eccie on 16 March 2018, 17:14

The sun has been out this afternoon so I gave the car a proper clean (been doing a touchless wash during this bad weather)

I have picked up a ton of tar over the winter- anyone else find this?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Carbon VW on 16 March 2018, 18:51

Thanks Eccie !

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 17 March 2018, 15:17

Should be retitled What We're You Going To Do Today....
Got up this morning bout 05.30 down to the yard collected truck from dealers due to starter motor packing up yesterday, back to yard fitted new beacons new reverse floods gave it a wash.
Then home thinking rite pressure washer buckets etc etc but guess what yup snow snow and more snow out the window goes the car wash etc.   :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JamesR27 on 17 March 2018, 15:46

Quote from: gtiaps on 17 March 2018, 15:17

Should be retitled What We're You Going To Do Today....
Got up this morning bout 05.30 down to the yard collected truck from dealers due to starter motor packing up yesterday, back to yard fitted new beacons new reverse floods gave it a wash.
Then home thinking rite pressure washer buckets etc etc but guess what yup snow snow and more snow out the window goes the car wash etc.   :whistle:

I know it should be I had to go and collect my new R from the retailers and it was clean for at least 5 mins. Good job it was in for glass coating.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Wide on 18 March 2018, 08:23

Done a realy bad wash on my car... :sad:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgZrZTn4tes

You can never do a fast wash and get satisfied.. :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wantmygti on 18 March 2018, 11:57

Another OBDEleven success - have coded in automatic coming home lights. Don’t know why this isn’t on as standard as it was on on my Mk5. Can’t be doing with pulling the lights lever every time..!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 18 March 2018, 15:01

Quote from: gtiaps on 17 March 2018, 15:17

Should be retitled What We're You Going To Do Today....
Got up this morning bout 05.30 down to the yard collected truck from dealers due to starter motor packing up yesterday, back to yard fitted new beacons new reverse floods gave it a wash.
Then home thinking rite pressure washer buckets etc etc but guess what yup snow snow and more snow out the window goes the car wash etc.   :whistle:

I've been down to the seaside for the weekend, I knew it was likely to snow but wasn't quite expecting 5 or 6 inches. Plus my car was parked at the top of a very steep albeit short slope. First time ever I thought I might need winter tyres! Still, got out okay and the drive home was fine but even my OH said she had never seen the car as dirty as this before! Perhaps it'll get a go tomorrow weather depending....

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 18 March 2018, 15:13

Today I did nothing to my mk7 as it’s buried in snow.
Yesterday it was first service time and this cheeky little fella parked itself next to me  :smiley:  (https://s9.postimg.org/4nvjasq27/0158_DE8_C-_EC17-4922-9_CDC-7_D6062_FCFCF5.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/4b454m7sb/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 18 March 2018, 15:26

Quote from: Exonian on 18 March 2018, 15:13

Today I did nothing to my mk7 as it’s buried in snow.
Yesterday it was first service time and this cheeky little fella parked itself next to me  :smiley:

Nice!

I wish my dealer had parking spaces as large as that, rather than spaces designed for 1960’s sized cars - or is it just that the up! GTI makes the spaces look large? Probably not, judging by the amount of space around your Clubsport  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 18 March 2018, 15:29

Quote from: SRGTD on 18 March 2018, 15:26

Quote from: Exonian on 18 March 2018, 15:13

Today I did nothing to my mk7 as it’s buried in snow.
Yesterday it was first service time and this cheeky little fella parked itself next to me  :smiley:

Nice!

I wish my dealer had parking spaces as large as that, rather than spaces designed for 1960’s sized cars - or is it just that the up! GTI makes the spaces look large? Probably not, judging by the amount of space around your Clubsport  :smiley:

When the dealer moved to a much bigger site a couple of years ago they made the spaces big enough for the biggest model in the range (the Touareg at the time) which was a brilliant idea.
Their old site was cramped and I wouldn't mind betting there were a few dinged panels that had to be sorted out which would have cost them a fair few quid over time not to mention customer dissatisfaction. Someone came up with that little brainwave and it was a wonderful idea!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 19 March 2018, 11:15

Thought about washing it today but after 10 freezing minutes just cleaning the glass and topping up the screenwash I retreated back inside. The hose is under snow and probably frozen anyway....

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 19 March 2018, 13:00

Quote from: Watts on 19 March 2018, 11:15

Thought about washing it today but after 10 freezing minutes just cleaning the glass and topping up the screenwash I retreated back inside. The hose is under snow and probably frozen anyway....

That was my thought too yesterday afternoon Peter lol I'm hoping the weather is fairly accurate for this Saturday she's gonna get a lot of TLC hahaha  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 19 March 2018, 13:38

Quote from: gtiaps on 19 March 2018, 13:00

Quote from: Watts on 19 March 2018, 11:15

Thought about washing it today but after 10 freezing minutes just cleaning the glass and topping up the screenwash I retreated back inside. The hose is under snow and probably frozen anyway....

That was my thought too yesterday afternoon Peter lol I'm hoping the weather is fairly accurate for this Saturday she's gonna get a lot of TLC hahaha  :whistle:

We covered just over 1000 miles last week on our break, started off pretty tidy looking but ended with this..

(https://s6.postimg.org/d0p90k4nl/20180319_132153.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/blnobu3kd/)

(https://s6.postimg.org/8rkiyde8x/20180319_132228.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/7ciy9nd5p/)

(https://s6.postimg.org/6n05xakc1/20180319_132221.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/94bx4k48d/)

I'm not off until Sunday now so may have to just drive around embarrassed and hope I can get a chance to at least get the worst off :embarrassed:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 19 March 2018, 15:14

Mine looks like that.... still, its summer soon and it can have a wash! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: physio on 19 March 2018, 15:57

applied GTechiqI1 smart trim to my art velour seats did  it outside and left  car doors open for 5 hrs as the weather is sunny and very windy ,dried ok you cant tell its been treated ,smells of rotten eggs  to start with but that has faded  as the day went on

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: deltarikk on 19 March 2018, 21:54

Ordered set of Michelin PS4's (based on recommendations on here) for my CS today from Blackcircle, great deal with a 10% code just for today on the site. Being optimistic that I no longer need the Conti Winter Contacts.......all the crap freezing snowing weather is all behind us...... :laugh: :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Restlessnative on 19 March 2018, 22:03

Quote from: deltarikk on 19 March 2018, 21:54

Ordered set of Michelin PS4's (based on recommendations on here) for my CS today from Blackcircle, great deal with a 10% code just for today on the site. Being optimistic that I no longer need the Conti Winter Contacts.......all the crap freezing snowing weather is all behind us...... :laugh: :whistle:

I got 3 of the same fitted today.Already had a newish one on the back.If EVO say they are the best tyres for my 18" wheel than that's good enough for me. :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Restlessnative on 19 March 2018, 22:08

Quote from: Watts on 19 March 2018, 13:38

Quote from: gtiaps on 19 March 2018, 13:00

Quote from: Watts on 19 March 2018, 11:15

Thought about washing it today but after 10 freezing minutes just cleaning the glass and topping up the screenwash I retreated back inside. The hose is under snow and probably frozen anyway....

That was my thought too yesterday afternoon Peter lol I'm hoping the weather is fairly accurate for this Saturday she's gonna get a lot of TLC hahaha  :whistle:

We covered just over 1000 miles last week on our break, started off pretty tidy looking but ended with this..

(https://s6.postimg.org/d0p90k4nl/20180319_132153.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/blnobu3kd/)

(https://s6.postimg.org/8rkiyde8x/20180319_132228.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/7ciy9nd5p/)

(https://s6.postimg.org/6n05xakc1/20180319_132221.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/94bx4k48d/)

I'm not off until Sunday now so may have to just drive around embarrassed and hope I can get a chance to at least get the worst off :embarrassed:

I was speaking to someone a few weeks ago who's mate drive the gritter trucks for the council.His mate was saying how they are using a new mix of salt and some kind of fluid that helps it stick to the road better.That is why people are getting those big streaks down the bodywork of their cars.It is definitely worse this Winter.It makes a right old mess (as you know!).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 19 March 2018, 22:25

Quote from: Restlessnative on 19 March 2018, 22:08

Quote from: Watts on 19 March 2018, 13:38

We covered just over 1000 miles last week on our break, started off pretty tidy looking but ended with this..

I'm not off until Sunday now so may have to just drive around embarrassed and hope I can get a chance to at least get the worst off :embarrassed:

I was speaking to someone a few weeks ago who's mate drive the gritter trucks for the council.His mate was saying how they are using a new mix of salt and some kind of fluid that helps it stick to the road better.That is why people are getting those big streaks down the bodywork of their cars.It is definitely worse this Winter.It makes a right old mess (as you know!).

It certainly has and yes is definitely far worse this winter, never seen anything like it so what you say rings true. The car was great though over every one of the thousand miles :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: DubmanSam on 20 March 2018, 07:53

S3 short shifter fitted and voids filled in the end link, feels great

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: o`Neil on 20 March 2018, 20:08

Quote from: Watts on 19 March 2018, 22:25

Quote from: Restlessnative on 19 March 2018, 22:08

Quote from: Watts on 19 March 2018, 13:38

We covered just over 1000 miles last week on our break, started off pretty tidy looking but ended with this..

I'm not off until Sunday now so may have to just drive around embarrassed and hope I can get a chance to at least get the worst off :embarrassed:

I was speaking to someone a few weeks ago who's mate drive the gritter trucks for the council.His mate was saying how they are using a new mix of salt and some kind of fluid that helps it stick to the road better.That is why people are getting those big streaks down the bodywork of their cars.It is definitely worse this Winter.It makes a right old mess (as you know!).

It certainly has and yes is definitely far worse this winter, never seen anything like it so what you say rings true. The car was great though over every one of the thousand miles :smiley:

Thankfully mine doesn`t look as bad as yours, I`m surprised cos I usually meet the gritter coming the other way each morning about 5am. It`s an awful feeling hearing that salt clatter the side of the car!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 22 March 2018, 12:28

Bought it a little treat:

(https://s6.postimg.org/94usufywx/20180322_121336.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/awnrpci9p/)

Current set have been on for 2 years and look okay but were rather smeary last week which was a pain on the motorway. £24 or so delivered, seems very fair.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CHB100 on 22 March 2018, 15:04

Yesterday, Spring arrived for one day only :whistle: So time for the first 'Spit & Polish' of the year.

(https://s26.postimg.org/7u1s2i0op/IMG_0340.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/se6m0zgfp/)
(https://s26.postimg.org/cspah4rnt/IMG_0348.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/uiqz2658l/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MjrSharpe on 22 March 2018, 15:27

Car looks fantastic :) Great colour

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 22 March 2018, 16:41

Clutch bump stop fitted, nearly stalled pulling away...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mkviken on 22 March 2018, 17:41

what does that do?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 22 March 2018, 18:03

Quote from: mkviken on 22 March 2018, 17:41

what does that do?

Stops the clutch pedal from going down to the floor.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 22 March 2018, 18:04

Quote from: CHB100 on 22 March 2018, 15:04

Yesterday, Spring arrived for one day only :whistle: So time for the first 'Spit & Polish' of the year.

Stunning CHB

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mkviken on 22 March 2018, 18:18

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 22 March 2018, 18:03

Quote from: mkviken on 22 March 2018, 17:41

what does that do?

Stops the clutch pedal from going down to the floor.

i've always thought the clutch pedal travel was too long - i get in my van or the wifes mini after the golf and nearly put my foot through the floor!

does this not damage the clutch / gearbox as the full disengagement isnt being used?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: AntGTD on 22 March 2018, 20:07

2016 GTD with 40k miles on the clock. Third genuine VW windscreen fitted.........

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mkviken on 23 March 2018, 09:10

Quote from: monsta on 22 March 2018, 16:41

Clutch bump stop fitted, nearly stalled pulling away...

did you make it yourself? a rubber door stop would probably work?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Tethias on 23 March 2018, 10:10

Fitted and hardwired my dashcam, felt bad prying trim panels off a 4 week old car but happy that its all in and working now! :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 23 March 2018, 10:26

Quote from: mkviken on 22 March 2018, 18:18

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 22 March 2018, 18:03

Quote from: mkviken on 22 March 2018, 17:41

what does that do?

Stops the clutch pedal from going down to the floor.

i've always thought the clutch pedal travel was too long - i get in my van or the wifes mini after the golf and nearly put my foot through the floor!

does this not damage the clutch / gearbox as the full disengagement isnt being used?

The clutch is still fully disengaging.

Quote from: AntGTD on 22 March 2018, 20:07

2016 GTD with 40k miles on the clock. Third genuine VW windscreen fitted.........

This is the one I got https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F331207149596

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 24 March 2018, 10:18

Quote from: mkviken on 22 March 2018, 18:18

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 22 March 2018, 18:03

Quote from: mkviken on 22 March 2018, 17:41

what does that do?

Stops the clutch pedal from going down to the floor.

i've always thought the clutch pedal travel was too long - i get in my van or the wifes mini after the golf and nearly put my foot through the floor!

does this not damage the clutch / gearbox as the full disengagement isnt being used?

There's a bit of extra travel that can be reduced it's not massive but feels good removing it. You can adjust the bump stops as they have removable spacers on them so you can tweak accordingly.  A simple but effective mod.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 24 March 2018, 16:41

Quote from: Watts on 22 March 2018, 12:28

Bought it a little treat:

(https://s6.postimg.org/94usufywx/20180322_121336.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/awnrpci9p/)

Current set have been on for 2 years and look okay but were rather smeary last week which was a pain on the motorway. £24 or so delivered, seems very fair.

So, not very exciting nor technically challenging but new blades fitted. Hopefully now smeargate is behind me :smiley: Also added a radio station logo, another nice easy job but worth doing.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 24 March 2018, 17:02

Quote from: monsta on 24 March 2018, 10:18

Quote from: mkviken on 22 March 2018, 18:18

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 22 March 2018, 18:03

Quote from: mkviken on 22 March 2018, 17:41

what does that do?

Stops the clutch pedal from going down to the floor.

i've always thought the clutch pedal travel was too long - i get in my van or the wifes mini after the golf and nearly put my foot through the floor!

does this not damage the clutch / gearbox as the full disengagement isnt being used?

There's a bit of extra travel that can be reduced it's not massive but feels good removing it. You can adjust the bump stops as they have removable spacers on them so you can tweak accordingly.  A simple but effective mod.

What exactly is the point of this? Genuinely interested, not being arsey  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 24 March 2018, 17:15

Well eventually managed to get the car looking like it should even managed to get the wife's Scirocco done too.. extra brownie points lol

(https://s7.postimg.org/nzb2j1t6j/20180324_141333.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/x73azr08n/)

(https://s7.postimg.org/tapz3s2ej/20180324_141346.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/vs1qb1mav/)

(https://s7.postimg.org/h8ul9lyaz/20180324_141433.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/xjup5xasn/)

(https://s7.postimg.org/nl9qjy1ij/20180324_141507.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/f30afluzr/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 24 March 2018, 17:39

Quote from: mcmaddy on 24 March 2018, 17:02

Quote from: monsta on 24 March 2018, 10:18

Quote from: mkviken on 22 March 2018, 18:18

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 22 March 2018, 18:03

Quote from: mkviken on 22 March 2018, 17:41

what does that do?

Stops the clutch pedal from going down to the floor.

i've always thought the clutch pedal travel was too long - i get in my van or the wifes mini after the golf and nearly put my foot through the floor!

does this not damage the clutch / gearbox as the full disengagement isnt being used?

There's a bit of extra travel that can be reduced it's not massive but feels good removing it. You can adjust the bump stops as they have removable spacers on them so you can tweak accordingly.  A simple but effective mod.

What exactly is the point of this? Genuinely interested, not being arsey  :smiley:

Check out this video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_u9SyslOnw

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 24 March 2018, 18:34

Quote from: monsta on 24 March 2018, 17:39

Quote from: mcmaddy on 24 March 2018, 17:02

Quote from: monsta on 24 March 2018, 10:18

Quote from: mkviken on 22 March 2018, 18:18

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 22 March 2018, 18:03

Quote from: mkviken on 22 March 2018, 17:41

what does that do?

Stops the clutch pedal from going down to the floor.

i've always thought the clutch pedal travel was too long - i get in my van or the wifes mini after the golf and nearly put my foot through the floor!

does this not damage the clutch / gearbox as the full disengagement isnt being used?

There's a bit of extra travel that can be reduced it's not massive but feels good removing it. You can adjust the bump stops as they have removable spacers on them so you can tweak accordingly.  A simple but effective mod.

What exactly is the point of this? Genuinely interested, not being arsey  :smiley:

Check out this video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_u9SyslOnw

It removes the unnecessary pedal travel which gets annoying. Unlike the one on the video, mine didn't require any drilling so easier installation and refitting of the standard part is possible. Also, I found my seat position to be compromised by the excessive clutch travel and had to sit closer than I wanted to. With the bump stop fitted I have my seat one notch further back which is more comfortable. A great value and very simple mod. :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 24 March 2018, 19:00

And it doesn't make any difference to the clutch or gear change etc?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 24 March 2018, 19:19

No, certainly not in normal driving. Perhaps it shaves a few milliseconds off a gear change but for me I was finding my comfy seat position meant a slight strain in my calf when pressing the clutch which on a stop start journey became a bit uncomfortable. But, I must admit :embarrassed: the teenager in me does enjoy being able to change gear just that bit quicker particularly in conjunction with my short shifter and return spring delete, adds a bit of fun to the drive :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mkviken on 24 March 2018, 19:31

Ill look into the assist spring - I can’t believe how soft the pedal is. It’s even more noticeable after driving the golf and getting into another car with a ‘ normal’ weighted pedal.


How thick is the bump stop out of interest?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 24 March 2018, 19:47

Quote from: mkviken on 24 March 2018, 19:31

Ill look into the assist spring - I can’t believe how soft the pedal is. It’s even more noticeable after driving the golf and getting into another car with a ‘ normal’ weighted pedal.


How thick is the bump stop out of interest?

About 3 thick washers plus the top. The pedal is better without the assister spring but once it's off you'll not be able to get it back on... Mine was making a pinging noise each release too so I was very happy to get rid of that.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 24 March 2018, 23:19

Best bump stop to buy??

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 24 March 2018, 23:32

Quote from: mcmaddy on 24 March 2018, 23:19

Best bump stop to buy??

I bought this one which worked fine as delivered, no adjustment was required.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-AUDI-PERFORMANCE-CLUTCH-STOP-GOLF-MK6-MK7-GTI-R-SCIROCCO-A3-S3-TT-SEOTLEON/331207149596?hash=item4d1d7c081c:g:zvwAAOxyF0pTgS2v

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mkviken on 25 March 2018, 06:01

Do you know how thick in mm it is?

Cheers

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 25 March 2018, 09:00

Not mine but gave Andy28's lovely Mk7.5 GTI a deep clean and sealed in 2 coats of Polish Angel Master Sealant  :cool:

More pics will be in the detailing section for those interested  :smiley:

(https://s26.postimg.org/vscuhldsp/IMG_4628.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/45053hslx/)

(https://s26.postimg.org/45053gibd/IMG_4627.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/57abm014l/)

(https://s26.postimg.org/qi7vq4e2h/IMG_4566.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/xy75bx1rp/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 25 March 2018, 09:25

Looking good Jim will check out the other pics in the detailing section later... :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 25 March 2018, 13:02

Quote from: mkviken on 25 March 2018, 06:01

Do you know how thick in mm it is?

Cheers

I'll measure it when I get off my lazy behind and let you know.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 25 March 2018, 17:09

Quote from: Watts on 25 March 2018, 13:02

Quote from: mkviken on 25 March 2018, 06:01

Do you know how thick in mm it is?

Cheers

I'll measure it when I get off my lazy behind and let you know.

It's pretty difficult to be sure as my eyes aren't what they once were :rolleyes: About 10mm though.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mkviken on 25 March 2018, 17:21

thanks i might have a look for a little door stop or furniture pad or something!

would roughly 20mm diameter be ok?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 25 March 2018, 17:31

That sounds fine. It might be worth considering attaching something to the back of the pedal, it might be easier.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mkviken on 25 March 2018, 17:45

I think it could just be rawl plugged into the hole in the floor maybe?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 25 March 2018, 18:02

Quote from: mkviken on 25 March 2018, 17:45

I think it could just be rawl plugged into the hole in the floor maybe?

The hole may not have enough depth or diameter for that but the oe stop easily pops out for experimentation. A search may find others that have already made one.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mkviken on 25 March 2018, 18:16

cheers i saw a thread where someone made one using a door stop and used a 20mm long rawl plug. Might be worth a go.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: deltarikk on 27 March 2018, 21:32

Today the winter Conti's were removed to be replaced by a new set of 235/35/19 PS4S's as a few members here have recommended, got the PS4S's from Blackcircle delivered to local fitting centre, very good deal........looking forward to trying them out properly  :cool:......obviously after the forecasted bank holiday weekend winter weather has fluked off!  :shocked:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jdm owner on 04 April 2018, 17:10

Fresh colour change on the 3sdm and fitted gloss black rear valance.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 05 April 2018, 09:20

Quote from: Watts on 24 March 2018, 23:32

Quote from: mcmaddy on 24 March 2018, 23:19

Best bump stop to buy??

I bought this one which worked fine as delivered, no adjustment was required.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-AUDI-PERFORMANCE-CLUTCH-STOP-GOLF-MK6-MK7-GTI-R-SCIROCCO-A3-S3-TT-SEOTLEON/331207149596?hash=item4d1d7c081c:g:zvwAAOxyF0pTgS2v

Agreed with you Peter I took the plunge and bought the same one fitted it and yes you can definitely feel the difference with the travel and imo it transforms the gear changes no more clunky jerky changes with the excess travel well worth to £12 ish and arrived in a wk... :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: deltarikk on 07 April 2018, 15:02

Well it was going be a good clean trying some new foam and shampoo however due to the return of the rain I've fitted red led footwell lights ......actually just one so far drivers side as its only side accessible whilst in garage....at least I can keep another bit of excitement for tomorrow doing the passenger side  :laugh: I should add I followed Rebecca's excellent advice I found from vwroc forum back in 2016  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 08 April 2018, 09:52

Quote from: deltarikk on 07 April 2018, 15:02

Well it was going be a good clean trying some new foam and shampoo however due to the return of the rain I've fitted red led footwell lights ......actually just one so far drivers side as its only side accessible whilst in garage....at least I can keep another bit of excitement for tomorrow doing the passenger side  :laugh: I should add I followed Rebecca's excellent advice I found from vwroc forum back in 2016  :cool:

It’s still easy but just remember that when you unplug the light fitting the cable is extremely short and can disappear into the light recess and make it quite fiddly. I thought it was a one off but all 3 of mine have had really short wiring plugs on them.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 08 April 2018, 13:18

Well not done a great deal due to the rain again  but managed a foam and 2 bucket wash quick spruce inside and got the car dressed in its best clobber again ( got my 19" Santis ) back on after doin the C2 wheel armour last weekend  lol fingers crossed now no more snow  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: deltarikk on 08 April 2018, 14:39

Quote from: JB GTI on 08 April 2018, 09:52

Quote from: deltarikk on 07 April 2018, 15:02

Well it was going be a good clean trying some new foam and shampoo however due to the return of the rain I've fitted red led footwell lights ......actually just one so far drivers side as its only side accessible whilst in garage....at least I can keep another bit of excitement for tomorrow doing the passenger side  :laugh: I should add I followed Rebecca's excellent advice I found from vwroc forum back in 2016  :cool:

It’s still easy but just remember that when you unplug the light fitting the cable is extremely short and can disappear into the light recess and make it quite fiddly. I thought it was a one off but all 3 of mine have had really short wiring plugs on them.

Cheers for that JB.....you're not wrong, its really really short on passenger side!!!....flippin 'eck ....I had to keep getting out to reconnect my spine, finally did it without losing too much skin off the fingers!  :laugh: very pleased with the results and have to agree with the top tip of trying the light first as I wouldn't want to try doing that again  :tongue:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jdm owner on 08 April 2018, 15:55

Motor back on the road after 7month hibernation mode.
Taxed
New Bosch wipers
New battery
And detailed pics to follow.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Tornado8 on 08 April 2018, 15:59

Quote from: I wanted a GTi on 12 September 2017, 21:16

Quote from: 7MAT on 12 September 2017, 17:58

Today I fitted a Boomba Racing Short Shift to my GTI.

(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/7MAT/Golf%20GTI/IMG_3503_zpsyeri0o3c.jpg)

Installation was super easy and took less than 10 minutes. The adapter plate reduces the throw by 28%.

The results are great! Feels really good, super smooth and very precise. Well worth the £93.50 asking price IMHO. :grin:

28% seems to be just the right amont to take off, wheres my laser card?

I have just fitted one of these and am impressed, just the right amount of throw and very precise. A question? What does the adjustable spring do. What happens if you shorten or lengthen it?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 08 April 2018, 18:27

The spring is not any kind of adjustment, it is how the ends attach to the cables. Hopefully the below will illustrate:

(https://s6.postimg.org/rljddxach/20171102_150851.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/org80h865/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 08 April 2018, 19:02

Quote from: deltarikk on 08 April 2018, 14:39

Quote from: JB GTI on 08 April 2018, 09:52

Quote from: deltarikk on 07 April 2018, 15:02

Well it was going be a good clean trying some new foam and shampoo however due to the return of the rain I've fitted red led footwell lights ......actually just one so far drivers side as its only side accessible whilst in garage....at least I can keep another bit of excitement for tomorrow doing the passenger side  :laugh: I should add I followed Rebecca's excellent advice I found from vwroc forum back in 2016  :cool:

It’s still easy but just remember that when you unplug the light fitting the cable is extremely short and can disappear into the light recess and make it quite fiddly. I thought it was a one off but all 3 of mine have had really short wiring plugs on them.

Cheers for that JB.....you're not wrong, its really really short on passenger side!!!....flippin 'eck ....I had to keep getting out to reconnect my spine, finally did it without losing too much skin off the fingers!  :laugh: very pleased with the results and have to agree with the top tip of trying the light first as I wouldn't want to try doing that again  :tongue:

And where are the pics?  :laugh:

Glad the guidance was helpful.   :smiley:  Same guidance on here too.  :laugh:

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=275882.0

Yeah that passenger side cable is ridiculously short. I found years of yoga came in very very handy doing that side!   :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: deltarikk on 08 April 2018, 22:09

Thx Rebecca, to be honest I was really close to leaving it to have a look online for trim removal tips when all of a sudden it went on! :tongue:

I can see how the yoga training helped  :laugh:

(https://s20.postimg.org/fds2qjvjh/Golf_Red_Led1.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/af4kc0rqh/)

(https://s20.postimg.org/to1n2f1pp/Golf_Red_Led2.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 08 April 2018, 22:13

Quote from: deltarikk on 08 April 2018, 22:09

Thx Rebecca, to be honest I was really close to leaving it to have a look online for trim removal tips when all of a sudden it went on! :tongue:

I can see how the yoga training helped  :laugh:

(https://s20.postimg.org/fds2qjvjh/Golf_Red_Led1.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/af4kc0rqh/)

(https://s20.postimg.org/to1n2f1pp/Golf_Red_Led2.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Now that was well worth persevering for!  Looks really really good, and that’s  a joy to look at after a couple years seeing blue footwells!   And crappy rhino hide Vienna leather. Love those seats.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mkviken on 09 April 2018, 08:36

Quote from: Watts on 08 April 2018, 18:27

The spring is not any kind of adjustment, it is how the ends attach to the cables. Hopefully the below will illustrate:

(https://s6.postimg.org/rljddxach/20171102_150851.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/org80h865/)

The spring part is the cable adjuster

Unwind the locking ring and pull the spring back and the claws release the cable so it can find its natural position

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 09 April 2018, 16:47

Took the long way round to the supermarket, 1.5 miles direct on boring roads so I took the 10 mile option with a nice stretch of dual carriageway. Even though it was raining and miserable outside, driving my car just makes me feel better. And all I wanted was some pitta breads :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 09 April 2018, 17:18

Quote from: Watts on 09 April 2018, 16:47

Took the long way round to the supermarket, 1.5 miles direct on boring roads so I took the 10 mile option with a nice stretch of dual carriageway. Even though it was raining and miserable outside, driving my car just makes me feel better. And all I wanted was some pitta breads :whistle:

Ha ha. That’s the sort of thing I do. Ideally an alternative route with some twisty bits. Went to the local garden centre the other day - the direct route; about 5 miles. My chosen route; 30 miles!

Enjoy the pita bread :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 09 April 2018, 17:36

Quote from: SRGTD on 09 April 2018, 17:18

Quote from: Watts on 09 April 2018, 16:47

Took the long way round to the supermarket, 1.5 miles direct on boring roads so I took the 10 mile option with a nice stretch of dual carriageway. Even though it was raining and miserable outside, driving my car just makes me feel better. And all I wanted was some pitta breads :whistle:

Ha ha. That’s the sort of thing I do. Ideally an alternative route with some twisty bits. Went to the local garden centre the other day - the direct route; about 5 miles. My chosen route; 30 miles!

Enjoy the pita bread :smiley:

Excellent! No point having a GTI if you don't enjoy driving it! Plus the right pedal needed some exercise, I'm sure it was getting a bit sticky from all the slow commutes :whistle: :laugh:

Vegetarian tagine tonight so it was essential to get the pittas..

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Tornado8 on 09 April 2018, 18:20

Quote from: Watts on 08 April 2018, 18:27

The spring is not any kind of adjustment, it is how the ends attach to the cables. Hopefully the below will illustrate:

(https://s6.postimg.org/rljddxach/20171102_150851.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/org80h865/)

Thanks for that. I'm now feeling a little :embarrassed:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 10 April 2018, 09:48

Quote from: Watts on 09 April 2018, 16:47

Took the long way round to the supermarket, 1.5 miles direct on boring roads so I took the 10 mile option with a nice stretch of dual carriageway. Even though it was raining and miserable outside, driving my car just makes me feel better. And all I wanted was some pitta breads :whistle:

Peter your a star lol *****

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 10 April 2018, 12:12

Quote from: gtiaps on 10 April 2018, 09:48

Quote from: Watts on 09 April 2018, 16:47

Took the long way round to the supermarket, 1.5 miles direct on boring roads so I took the 10 mile option with a nice stretch of dual carriageway. Even though it was raining and miserable outside, driving my car just makes me feel better. And all I wanted was some pitta breads :whistle:

Peter your a star lol *****

I've got to try and find something we need to excuse a trip out today :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: andy28 on 10 April 2018, 16:06

I put the aliexpress footrest on today and it now looks just as it should have done from the factory.

Unfortunately, I didn't trim down the bottom lug enough (it needs more taking off than you think) and it snapped clean off. It is held on with the top lug and the torx screw and thankfully seems sturdy enough.

Thanks to Rebecca for the installation guide (found on the R forum).


(https://s20.postimg.org/a6dxcfgpp/DSC_1407.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/5x97a9dg9/)

(https://s20.postimg.org/8rccnpncd/DSC_1409.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/ibvzalco9/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 10 April 2018, 16:53

Quote from: andy28 on 10 April 2018, 16:06

I put the aliexpress footrest on today and it now looks just as it should have done from the factory.

Unfortunately, I didn't trim down the bottom lug enough (it needs more taking off than you think) and it snapped clean off. It is held on with the top lug and the torx screw and thankfully seems sturdy enough.

Thanks to Rebecca for the installation guide (found on the R forum).


(https://s20.postimg.org/a6dxcfgpp/DSC_1407.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/5x97a9dg9/)

(https://s20.postimg.org/8rccnpncd/DSC_1409.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/ibvzalco9/)

I just thumped mine 'til it gave in. Net result the same. It stays on just fine. Worthwhile upgrade.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 10 April 2018, 17:51

Yeah that lug is a real PITA.  Broke one of mine but got it there in the end and feels solid

 :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 10 April 2018, 18:32

Quote from: andy28 on 10 April 2018, 16:06

I put the aliexpress footrest on today and it now looks just as it should have done from the factory.

Unfortunately, I didn't trim down the bottom lug enough (it needs more taking off than you think) and it snapped clean off. It is held on with the top lug and the torx screw and thankfully seems sturdy enough.

Thanks to Rebecca for the installation guide (found on the R forum).


(https://s20.postimg.org/a6dxcfgpp/DSC_1407.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/5x97a9dg9/)

(https://s20.postimg.org/8rccnpncd/DSC_1409.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/ibvzalco9/)

Ah, much better.

Loads have broken the lug off.  It requires a woman’s touch!   :laugh:

Guidance also on this forum, because I’m nice like that.  :grin:

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=276795.0

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: andy28 on 10 April 2018, 19:44

Quote from: Booth11 on 10 April 2018, 18:32

Quote from: andy28 on 10 April 2018, 16:06

I put the aliexpress footrest on today and it now looks just as it should have done from the factory.

Unfortunately, I didn't trim down the bottom lug enough (it needs more taking off than you think) and it snapped clean off. It is held on with the top lug and the torx screw and thankfully seems sturdy enough.

Thanks to Rebecca for the installation guide (found on the R forum).


(https://s20.postimg.org/a6dxcfgpp/DSC_1407.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/5x97a9dg9/)

(https://s20.postimg.org/8rccnpncd/DSC_1409.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/ibvzalco9/)

Loads have broken the lug off.  It requires a woman’s touch!   :laugh:

Well Watts and Monsta, I think she might have us there haha... just glad I'm not on my own!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 10 April 2018, 20:26

Quote from: andy28 on 10 April 2018, 19:44

Quote from: Booth11 on 10 April 2018, 18:32

Quote from: andy28 on 10 April 2018, 16:06

I put the aliexpress footrest on today and it now looks just as it should have done from the factory.

Unfortunately, I didn't trim down the bottom lug enough (it needs more taking off than you think) and it snapped clean off. It is held on with the top lug and the torx screw and thankfully seems sturdy enough.

Thanks to Rebecca for the installation guide (found on the R forum).


(https://s20.postimg.org/a6dxcfgpp/DSC_1407.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/5x97a9dg9/)

(https://s20.postimg.org/8rccnpncd/DSC_1409.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/ibvzalco9/)

Loads have broken the lug off.  It requires a woman’s touch!   :laugh:

Well Watts and Monsta, I think she might have us there haha... just glad I'm not on my own!

We should've had Blackadder fit them for us :laugh:

(https://s6.postimg.org/501t8dt8h/tumblr_ovg7ny_Xt0_Y1vqtt36o2_1280.png) (https://postimages.org/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: BobbyT on 11 April 2018, 23:53

Cleaned the estate.. well yesterday
 (http://i.imgur.com/075LmfZ.jpg) (https://imgur.com/075LmfZ)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 12 April 2018, 17:27

I do like a white R estate. Mine would have black Prets and a sunroof with the rest of the roof black.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 20 April 2018, 12:18

Had to top up the oil today, a whole litre :shocked:. The only time I've had to do it before was within the first year. Had a look around and can't see anything obvious. It's due in for it's third service next month so I'll get it checked then.

Update - booked it in for a service and asked them to check for leaks (which hopefully they would do anyway....). The service booker really had his sales hat on :rolleyes:. So third service (free as part of the deal when I bought the car), brake fluid change, aircon service (they did those two for £99, brake fluid was £64 on it's own so thought it worth getting the aircon checked, I wouldn't normally bother) and it's first mot (£35). I wanted to wait rather than leave it as the garage is awkwardly located for public transport but it was coming out at about 5 hours so for £12 they are going to collect and redeliver.

I also asked about getting the PP diff oil changed. There was some umming and arring, was the car dsg? Was it a haldex service? No to both and didn't get any further. Will ask again when I pop in at some point, not in a desperate rush to get it done.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 21 April 2018, 19:38

Taken my car on holiday :smiley: My OH wanted to do a beach holiday overseas for her birthday so I booked a week for us, on, the Isle of Wight :whistle: We are very close to the beach though, and we had to take the ferry, job done :laugh:

Our home for the week:

(https://s6.postimg.cc/f4jz7pdkh/20180421_174320.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/578yen5yl/)

And my car having survived all that salty air and seagulls:

(https://s6.postimg.cc/4uhk8fstt/20180421_174517.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/44yrw2sa5/)

We are now in a thunder storm but have a lovely log fire going, finished some gin and now moving on to some red wine. Happy days :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 21 April 2018, 19:55

Sounds idyllic mate - have a great time

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 21 April 2018, 20:11

Quote from: Watts on 21 April 2018, 19:38

Taken my car on holiday :smiley: My OH wanted to do a beach holiday overseas for her birthday so I booked a week for us, on, the Isle of Wight :whistle: We are very close to the beach though, and we had to take the ferry, job done :laugh:

Our home for the week:

And my car having survived all that salty air and seagulls:

We are now in a thunder storm but have a lovely log fire going, finished some gin and now moving on to some red wine. Happy days :smiley:

Enjoy! Think that’s the first ‘full’ shot I’ve seen of your car. Looks good :cool:.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 21 April 2018, 20:39

Quote from: Sootchucker on 21 April 2018, 19:55

Sounds idyllic mate - have a great time

Thanks, great so far other than a local in the pub who muttered 'fu*king Londoners', well he wasn't wrong... :smiley:

Quote from: SRGTD on 21 April 2018, 20:11

Enjoy! Think that’s the first ‘full’ shot I’ve seen of your car. Looks good :cool:.

Cheers SR :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JasonGTD on 22 April 2018, 11:18

De-selected the wireless charging option.  :grin: :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 22 April 2018, 19:11

To be honest you're not really missing much if anything at all.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JasonGTD on 22 April 2018, 19:59

Quote from: mcmaddy on 22 April 2018, 19:11

To be honest you're not really missing much if anything at all.

The wireless charging ? Nope not at all.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 23 April 2018, 08:04

Done a deal to px it for a Tig R-line.

OK, it's the last of the old shape, it's 6 months older and done 15,000 miles more than the Golf, but it's only costing a good months earnings to change and it ticks a hell of a lot more boxes.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 23 April 2018, 17:03

Had Autoglass replace the windscreen on the Rental, and for once did a decent job

Booked it into the body shop to have a small dent taken out of boot before it goes back to VW at the end of June

BW 20 confirmed for the Up GTI which is great news

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MjrSharpe on 23 April 2018, 22:23

Used Victoria wax concours on my car for the first time. Very impressed ! Leaves a great shine and easy to work with.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 25 April 2018, 21:15

Strange weather earlier... hailstorm then great sunset... So grabbed a snap  :cool:

(https://s26.postimg.cc/5lcar239l/IMG_5505.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/gxow8ubyd/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 25 April 2018, 22:11

^^^^ wow! Amazing shot  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: andy28 on 25 April 2018, 22:23

Great photo Jim

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 25 April 2018, 22:29

Quote from: Exonian on 25 April 2018, 22:11

^^^^ wow! Amazing shot  :cool:

I'll second that! Great weather too here on the Isle of Wight, Saturday night's thunderstorm was unbelieveable :shocked:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 25 April 2018, 23:04

Quote from: Exonian on 25 April 2018, 22:11

^^^^ wow! Amazing shot  :cool:

I'll 3rd that... Beautiful shot well taken

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 28 April 2018, 11:32

So woke up this morning and surprised it was dry no rain but a little chilly so got both cars foam n 2 bucket wash and dry.
Once I'd got that out of the way decided to fit the 2 bits of trim that I'd recently got here's the results.

(https://s31.postimg.cc/stxiwd07f/IMG-20180428-_WA0003.jpg) (http://postimg.cc/image/yi3tn94jr/)

Before as standard

And after below

(https://s31.postimg.cc/pn2zcpsm3/IMG-20180428-_WA0000.jpg) (http://postimg.cc/image/z7mlzlhxz/)

(https://s31.postimg.cc/4q6r822az/IMG-20180428-_WA0001.jpg) (http://postimg.cc/image/77iifbm7b/)

(https://s31.postimg.cc/658bwsb3v/IMG-20180428-_WA0002.jpg) (http://postimg.cc/image/9ou9mldtj/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 28 April 2018, 16:12

After a 10 week abstinence, cleaned it!

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/953/41040503334_f78c5a6a70_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/25wBiP5)

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=274783.msg2588821#msg2588821

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 28 April 2018, 16:16

Quote from: Booth11 on 28 April 2018, 16:12

After a 10 week abstinence, cleaned it!

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/953/41040503334_f78c5a6a70_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/25wBiP5)

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=274783.msg2588821#msg2588821

Stunning as ever Rebecca  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wantmygti on 28 April 2018, 17:22

Quote from: gtiaps on 28 April 2018, 11:32

So woke up this morning and surprised it was dry no rain but a little chilly so got both cars foam n 2 bucket wash and dry.
Once I'd got that out of the way decided to fit the 2 bits of trim that I'd recently got here's the results.

(https://s31.postimg.cc/stxiwd07f/IMG-20180428-_WA0003.jpg) (http://postimg.cc/image/yi3tn94jr/)

Before as standard

And after below

(https://s31.postimg.cc/pn2zcpsm3/IMG-20180428-_WA0000.jpg) (http://postimg.cc/image/z7mlzlhxz/)

(https://s31.postimg.cc/4q6r822az/IMG-20180428-_WA0001.jpg) (http://postimg.cc/image/77iifbm7b/)

(https://s31.postimg.cc/658bwsb3v/IMG-20180428-_WA0002.jpg) (http://postimg.cc/image/9ou9mldtj/)

I quite like that - what’s the damage and where from? What’s the second bit of trim??

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 28 April 2018, 17:36

Quote from: wantmygti on 28 April 2018, 17:22

Quote from: gtiaps on 28 April 2018, 11:32

So woke up this morning and surprised it was dry no rain but a little chilly so got both cars foam n 2 bucket wash and dry.
Once I'd got that out of the way decided to fit the 2 bits of trim that I'd recently got here's the results.

(https://s31.postimg.cc/stxiwd07f/IMG-20180428-_WA0003.jpg) (http://postimg.cc/image/yi3tn94jr/)

Before as standard

And after below

(https://s31.postimg.cc/pn2zcpsm3/IMG-20180428-_WA0000.jpg) (http://postimg.cc/image/z7mlzlhxz/)

(https://s31.postimg.cc/4q6r822az/IMG-20180428-_WA0001.jpg) (http://postimg.cc/image/77iifbm7b/)

(https://s31.postimg.cc/658bwsb3v/IMG-20180428-_WA0002.jpg) (http://postimg.cc/image/9ou9mldtj/)

I quite like that - what’s the damage and where from? What’s the second bit of trim??

The 2 pieces are one arc over the top between the dials and the other is at the bottom where the trip button is both parts off fleebay item number  below...

323193945282

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wantmygti on 28 April 2018, 17:46

The 2 pieces are one arc over the top between the dials and the other is at the bottom where the trip button is both parts off fleebay item number  below...

323193945282
[/quote]

Oh yes I can see it now - the top piece looks particularly good.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 28 April 2018, 17:52

Lol yeah that's it.
I have no affiliation with the guy selling them I found them on fleebay ordered arrived within a week and fitted then today easy secured by 3m tape that's already on the stainless peel back n fit in about 5 mins if your particular like me lol  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 28 April 2018, 18:35

Quote from: gtiaps on 28 April 2018, 17:52

Lol yeah that's it.
I have no affiliation with the guy selling them I found them on fleebay ordered arrived within a week and fitted then today easy secured by 3m tape that's already on the stainless peel back n fit in about 5 mins if your particular like me lol  :whistle:

Another smart little mod there Neil :smiley: I like the cf style trim on the steering wheel too. Did you add that at the same time as on the interior door handles?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 28 April 2018, 18:42

Quote from: Watts on 28 April 2018, 18:35

Quote from: gtiaps on 28 April 2018, 17:52

Lol yeah that's it.
I have no affiliation with the guy selling them I found them on fleebay ordered arrived within a week and fitted then today easy secured by 3m tape that's already on the stainless peel back n fit in about 5 mins if your particular like me lol  :whistle:

Another smart little mod there Neil :smiley: I like the cf style trim on the steering wheel too. Did you add that at the same time as on the interior door handles?

Thanks Peter yes I did the steering wheel when I did the door handles.
And tbh for the £9 the 2 bits of dash trim are a bargain..

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 30 April 2018, 13:47

Gave the GTD it's last clean before it goes on Thursday - will actually be very sorry to see her go, but am looking forward to the GTI.

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/825/40902089645_6815dbd864_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/25jnUfa)

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/955/26932862777_4a093b0fb4_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/H2XXM4)

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/869/40902087415_46f73950c6_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/25jnTzH)

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/980/26932859827_95e4dd90e7_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/H2XWUc)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 30 April 2018, 14:25

Not even looked over my shoulder at it as we drove away from the dealers in the Tiguan that has replaced it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 April 2018, 18:15

Quote from: dubber36 on 30 April 2018, 14:25

Not even looked over my shoulder at it as we drove away from the dealers in the Tiguan that has replaced it.

Ah but you still have a Golf GTI.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 30 April 2018, 20:17

Quote from: dubber36 on 30 April 2018, 14:25

Not even looked over my shoulder at it as we drove away from the dealers in the Tiguan that has replaced it.

The day you stop looking back is the day to move on

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jimble on 30 April 2018, 20:32

Quote from: dubber36 on 30 April 2018, 14:25

Not even looked over my shoulder at it as we drove away from the dealers in the Tiguan that has replaced it.

Which Tiguan did you go for Simon?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 30 April 2018, 22:52

Saw the new car at the dealers today in the daylight for the first time. Looking forward to Thursday now.


(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/952/41769499242_d3e8b1ea6e_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/26D2AU3)

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/945/40912830325_29ba3ab461_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/25kjX5i)


(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/945/40912813205_c0f3a0afb6_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/25kjRZ8)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: hog_hedge on 01 May 2018, 00:26

I'm so happy for you Sootchucker :grin: it's like Christmas morning when you pick it up! Those seats look so much better than standard.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 01 May 2018, 08:25

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 April 2018, 18:15

Ah but you still have a Golf GTI.

I do indeed. Just taxed it this morning too  :smiley:

Quote from: Jimble on 30 April 2018, 20:32

Which Tiguan did you go for Simon?

Last of the old shape R-line. White, DSG, 184TDI, pleather...

Funny old thing, some will remember me saying how people move to the sticks and the first thing they feel the need to do is buy a 4 wheel drive vehicle. They really are not necessary. Now here I am with two of the buggers.  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 01 May 2018, 08:46

↑ Photos or it never happened  ;D ;D 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 01 May 2018, 11:01

Since Photophuckit, I've not bothered with photos. You all know what it looks like.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 01 May 2018, 14:00

Had a 65 plate Tiguan before getting rid of it for the golf. Found the dsg gearbox really lazy on the 184 diesel and rather annoying.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 01 May 2018, 14:30

This one seems to have a bigger problem than a sluggish gearbox. Having found out that main beam and the rear wiper don't work, it's gone back today. Turns out it needs a new BCM as it's not sending any outputs to numerous components. That should be done tomorrow or the next day, or the day after that, so in the mean time I'm riding round in another Golf.  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 01 May 2018, 16:43

Quote from: dubber36 on 01 May 2018, 08:25

Quote from: Booth11 on 30 April 2018, 18:15

Ah but you still have a Golf GTI.

I do indeed. Just taxed it this morning too  :smiley:

Quote from: Jimble on 30 April 2018, 20:32

Which Tiguan did you go for Simon?

Last of the old shape R-line. White, DSG, 184TDI, pleather...

Funny old thing, some will remember me saying how people move to the sticks and the first thing they feel the need to do is buy a 4 wheel drive vehicle. They really are not necessary. Now here I am with two of the buggers.  :grin:

Your old mk6 was lovely.
Shame you got shot of that one.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 01 May 2018, 16:59

My cousin has it now, but it doesn't get much love.  :sad: The Vancouvers are still mint tho' as he still has the 17" Passat wheels and winter tyres on...from over a year ago.

We would probably still have it now if both of us didn't prefer the 2 pedal option.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Guzzle on 05 May 2018, 18:27

Finally ditched the winters.

Until winter, anyway  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 05 May 2018, 19:49

Driven the new GTI for the first time properly after getting it on Thursday evening. Spent all day yesterday detailing the car and fitting a few bits and pieces (see the new arrivals thread for details). Even drove it on the motorway at a whole 65mph (woo hoo)  ;D ;D


(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/872/28038636038_d123a648ae_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JHFkDh)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 06 May 2018, 14:52

Washed and waxed in the sunshine! 


(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/869/41028514655_7edec2046d_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/25vxRZH)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 06 May 2018, 15:00

Quote from: Booth11 on 06 May 2018, 14:52

Washed and waxed in the sunshine! 

 :cool: :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dereks on 06 May 2018, 15:58

Nothing as I’ve not got one at the moment so if anyone is selling😉

Posted an ad in the wanted but not sure how busy a section it is.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 08 May 2018, 08:11

Driven the new GTI to work for the first time. Obviously wasn't expecting to get anywhere near the GTD's fuel economy, but was a little surprised that for a journey in which the GTD would typically get 45-48 mpg, the GTI only managed 32 mpg (and that was taking it easy) - gulp !  :D :D

Obviously the GTI only has 60 miles on it at present so is possibly quite tight, and should loosen up somewhat. Was hoping for around 35-36 mpg for the same journey, so like I say, hopefully as the miles increase the economy will get better ?

In any case, as brilliant as the GTD was as an all rounder, the GTI even with it's tiny mileage, really wants to go and feels much more sprightly than the GTD, and I was really shocked at just how quiet and smooth these cars are, even running 19" wheels.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 08 May 2018, 09:10

Everything I've read and seen suggests that a GTI has about 75% of the MPG figure you'd get from a GTD.

If you allow for a bit of running in tightness, what you got I'd say that was about right.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 08 May 2018, 10:37

In my experience, low to mid 30's MPG is pretty normal for a MK7 GTI. You'll get a bit more on extended (and relaxed!) runs. I think your commutes and mileage is pretty low right? If so, 32-35 is probably going to be your typical average.

I say, forget it, don't sweat a few MPG and just drive on and enjoy it. When doing small miles does it really matter that much in the overall scheme...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 08 May 2018, 11:18

I do fairly short commutes and average around the 30 mark but on a run at a steady 75 n a few short blasts did 37.6 and tbh I'm happy with that as I told a mate of mine you don't buy a performance car then count the fuel millage  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 08 May 2018, 11:20

tbh to get anything over thirty from a 2.0l turbo 230+ bhp engine is quite frankly a miracle of modern engine design... years gone by you'd never get anywhere near that!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 08 May 2018, 12:05

Found my rear number plate hanging off. Foul play or poorly fitted when I had my bumper replaced? Judging by the small amount of tape used I suspect the latter.... Refitted after all remnants of old tape residue removed and cleaned with panel wipe.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ne0star on 08 May 2018, 12:39

Quote from: fredgroves on 08 May 2018, 11:20

tbh to get anything over thirty from a 2.0l turbo 230+ bhp engine is quite frankly a miracle of modern engine design... years gone by you'd never get anywhere near that!

lol I second that.  About 15 years ago I had a Nissan Pulsar GTI-R and it averaged about 18MPG regardless of how or where you drove it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 08 May 2018, 12:40

Yup....got to agree with what's been said.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 11 May 2018, 09:05

Waved goodbye as the man from the garage drove off in my car to take it for it's third service. I was expecting some spotty oik but got an older chap with a grey beard and a professional manner. So no doubt he went straight to a car park to perform some doughnuts :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 11 May 2018, 15:42

Got my car back from it's service, all good, no issues and now MOT'd too. The service from the dealers was very good too, can't fault them. They didn't clean my car and it's been returned in the condition as collected. Looking forward now to getting my pedalbox switched back on :evil:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 11 May 2018, 15:47

Quote from: Watts on 11 May 2018, 15:42

Got my car back from it's service, all good, no issues and now MOT'd too. The service from the dealers was very good too, can't fault them. They didn't clean my car and it's been returned in the condition as collected. Looking forward now to getting my pedalbox switched back on :evil:

I can't believe you didn't switch it back on before posting on the forum!
I'd have been leaning in the cubby hole the moment the guy got out, if not while he was getting out if he was a bit slow  :laugh:

Good to hear it all went ok with the service. Always a worry.  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 11 May 2018, 15:58

Quote from: Exonian on 11 May 2018, 15:47

Quote from: Watts on 11 May 2018, 15:42

Got my car back from it's service, all good, no issues and now MOT'd too. The service from the dealers was very good too, can't fault them. They didn't clean my car and it's been returned in the condition as collected. Looking forward now to getting my pedalbox switched back on :evil:

I can't believe you didn't switch it back on before posting on the forum!
I'd have been leaning in the cubby hole the moment the guy got out, if not while he was getting out if he was a bit slow  :laugh:

Good to hear it all went ok with the service. Always a worry.  :cool:

Thanks :smiley: I would've switched it straight on but I was distracted by cleaning someone else's car :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 12 May 2018, 17:25

Met up with Mr & Mrs Stretts for a spot of lunch as I missed last weeks VW show at Stanford Hall.

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Enjoyable as ever. See you both soon  😁👍

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wantmygti on 12 May 2018, 18:44

Red mirrors? Not convinced...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 12 May 2018, 19:24

Quote from: JB GTI on 12 May 2018, 17:25

Met up with Mr & Mrs Stretts for a spot of lunch as I missed last weeks VW show at Stanford Hall.

Enjoyable as ever. See you both soon 

Quote from: wantmygti on 12 May 2018, 18:44

Red mirrors? Not convinced...

Nice selection of GTI’s. I’m not sure on the red mirrors either, but it’s good we don’t all like the same things, otherwise life would be boring.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GolfTi on 12 May 2018, 21:04

GTI threesome.

 :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 14 May 2018, 08:59

Well, yesterday. Took the wheels off (again), stripped off the C2V3 applied last week and applied 2 coats of Gtechniq C1 (now it had arrived) to the alloys and the brake calipers. Hopefully will last me to the end of the year.

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/951/28225479108_ec8b38a065_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/K1bXzw)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 14 May 2018, 10:57

Quote from: Sootchucker on 14 May 2018, 08:59

Well, yesterday. Took the wheels off (again), stripped off the C2V3 applied last week and applied 2 coats of Gtechniq C1 (now it had arrived) to the alloys and the brake calipers. Hopefully will last me to the end of the year.

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/951/28225479108_ec8b38a065_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/K1bXzw)

Looks great, did mine with Platinum Wheels when I got it and definitely makes weekly clean very easy!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 14 May 2018, 15:23

Effectively shrunk my GTI by parking in between a Q7 and E Class at work...  :grin:

(https://image.ibb.co/c6uXDy/IMG_6129.jpg) (https://ibb.co/mrb16J)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 14 May 2018, 15:25

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 14 May 2018, 15:23

Effectively shrunk my GTI by parking in between a Q7 and E Class at work...  :grin:

(https://image.ibb.co/c6uXDy/IMG_6129.jpg) (https://ibb.co/mrb16J)

Haha!  A rose between two barges.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 14 May 2018, 15:26

Maintenance wash.

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=274783.msg2589644#msg2589644


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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 14 May 2018, 15:36

Jesus, you’ve just burnt my retinas Ms B  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 14 May 2018, 15:43

Quote from: Exonian on 14 May 2018, 15:36

Jesus, you’ve just burnt my retinas Ms B  :cool:

You’ll have to remember to close those eyes next time Mr Ex.  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 14 May 2018, 15:56

Quote from: Booth11 on 14 May 2018, 15:43

Quote from: Exonian on 14 May 2018, 15:36

Jesus, you’ve just burnt my retinas Ms B  :cool:

You’ll have to remember to close those eyes next time Mr Ex.  :laugh:

You always dazzle me  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 14 May 2018, 15:57

Quote from: Booth11 on 14 May 2018, 15:25

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 14 May 2018, 15:23

Effectively shrunk my GTI by parking in between a Q7 and E Class at work...  :grin:

(https://image.ibb.co/c6uXDy/IMG_6129.jpg) (https://ibb.co/mrb16J)

Haha!  A rose between two barges.

Indeed - a very small rose!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 14 May 2018, 21:27

Quote from: Booth11 on 14 May 2018, 15:26

Maintenance wash.

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=274783.msg2589644#msg2589644

I think I just need to leave my car on your drive and let you work your magic, due to roadworks by me it has a fair amount of tar fallout at the moment

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 14 May 2018, 21:40

Had a busy week with the Rs

Used Mrs W's for most of the week as we were on holiday with the highlight being sorting out the paper work on a new 718 Cayman GTS which arrives later in the year

Love the night blue but she still refuses to let me turn the fake noise off and getting used to VW Nav again takes some getting used to

White R had a clean but as in the body shop having a ding taken out of the boot before it goes back to VW, the pure white has stood up amazingly well all be it needs a proper clean due to tar as a result of road works and me not taking the winters off until last week

Hard to believe in six weeks I will not have a Golf which is the first time in over six years, Up GTI is getting built this week

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 15 May 2018, 07:51

Waved goodbye to my GTI for a few days.

OK, I need to fess up. Something I hadn't told you all, was when I picked the GTI up, whilst it was in their showroom in the "i'm ready to be collected" area, it looks like someone (maybe a member of the public getting too close), had rubbed up against the drivers side front wing and left a deep scratch (down to the primer). It's only about 1-1½ cm long but on a darkish colour catches my eye every time I look at the car. It certainly wasn't there earlier in the day as I'd nipped along at lunchtime to drop off my number plates with them and I photographed the car and it wasn't there then. So between 2.00 pm and me picking it up at 5.00pm the damage was done. Oh well - C'est la vie.

Needless to say the dealer (and the sales manager especially) was absolutely furious and looked like he was ready to sack someone on the spot and a full investigation ensued, with me in the middle looking a little bemused. They couldn't apologise enough and said they would do whatever it takes to get the car 100% and me happy again. To that end they are taking the car today to their own body shop (which by the way has excellent reviews) to affect the repair. I thought it was only fair to give them the opportunity to fix it, and to be fair they have been brilliant so far so no point in getting angry and kicking off about it. I've also got it in writing in that if the car comes back and I'm not 100% happy, they will order me a brand new car - can't really say fairer than that can you ? So off it goes with only 189 miles it for a few days (i hope) to be made perfect again - why do these things always happen to me  :D :D 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MrBinks on 15 May 2018, 09:25

Ooff, nightmare. You've done brilliantly to remain calm. Glad they're doing everything they should.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 15 May 2018, 09:41

Sounds like the dealer was a decent sort....

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 15 May 2018, 11:05

Yeah, have a really good relationship with them and our sales guy, Tony has been brilliant.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 15 May 2018, 13:28

The car should have either been covered or cordoned off to stop other people getting close to it. I know they are sorting the issue but it's still bad crack on a customers new car.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 15 May 2018, 13:34

Hi Chris, yes, this was pointed out to them and they agreed.

In future (like Audi) they will rope off the car area and have "please do not touch" signs for customers cars being collected. However bit like closing the gate after the horse has bolted. To be fair though, the wife and I have purchased a dozen or so cars' from this dealer over the last 10 years or so, and this is the very first time something like this has ever happened.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 15 May 2018, 14:48

Unfortunate Andrew but as long as they are putting it right that's the main thing.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 15 May 2018, 18:47

At least they have said the right things so far let’s hope the finished job matches this keenness to do the right thing.
All the best 🤞

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 15 May 2018, 19:09

Cheers fellas. I’ll keep you posted.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 15 May 2018, 19:25

Well, after the GTI had a 4 month sabbatical, I reconnected the battery and brought it out of the garage. Tyres still had the same amount of pressure in them as when I left and (as expected) there were a multitude of faults present when I started it up. However a couple of cycles of the ignition, a small drive and a quick reset of the fault codes with my obdeleven and all primed ready for an MOT. Passed with flying colours, just needs a wash and brush up (small layer of dust) to be all back to normal again. Even though stored inside, there was still a small bit of rust on the rotors, but nothing that the first application of the brakes didn't cure.

It does feel weird driving it after 4 months of only being able to drive (mostly knackered) land rovers - that change from them to a lowered Golf is a bit drastic lol, but glad to be "back in the saddle".

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: hog_hedge on 15 May 2018, 19:51

Welcome back Gnasher, I hope it wasn’t too cold down there for you. I have a 6 month sunny holiday coming up in the next few weeks myself but I was thinking about a trickle charger rather than disconnect the battery since I have no way of clearing any faults.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 16 May 2018, 10:24

So the fuel tank is 50 litres on the Golf....  :grin:

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Vwjap on 16 May 2018, 10:39

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 16 May 2018, 10:24

So the fuel tank is 50 litres on the Golf....  :grin:

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so not empty then? I’ve had 55 litres in mine once or twice

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 16 May 2018, 10:56

Says it should be 50 litres. It was showing 0 range but normally got a bit left in at that stage!  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 16 May 2018, 22:11

Had new tyres put on the front today...

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: nigeldodd on 17 May 2018, 10:51

I've had my 7.5 pp gti since 1st March and all this time I have been pining for a drive to enjoy its performance. Driving around the Cheltenham, Gloucester, Evesham area does not seem to cut it.

However at the weekend on my drive to a rendez-vous near Merthyr Tydfil I was confronted by the closure of the Heads of the Valley Road, the A465, just west of Abergavenny. The Road Gods had, in their omnipotence, simply closed this major arterial road. A diversion was not obvious and I kept switching between the built-in nav and Google Maps which quickly became unusable when the mobile signal was lost. And I was going to be late.

Now it is a lesson for life that you must quieten the negative emotions within in order to enjoy the here and now. I'm not sure I really managed to achieve this, and looking at the map now the obvious diversion should have been along the A40, but the route I ended up taking was a mountainous pass, probably the A4246.

At last, the pulling power from low revs, the no-understeer of the limit-slip front diff and the huge power margin of the free revving engine came to elevate me emotionally and physically. It was a brief but wonderful experience of what my Golf is really for.

I shall now put up with the somewhat harsh ride over the appalling road surfaces of Gloucestershire, the worry of leaving a trophy car in a Gloucester public car park and the jibes of friends who tell me that I am too old to have a mid-life crisis, and hope that one day soon I will find myself again on a deserted twisty mountain pass where the car will come into its own.

Do we have, on this forum, a list of nice roads well suited to this sort of thing?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 17 May 2018, 12:51

Quote from: nigeldodd on 17 May 2018, 10:51

I've had my 7.5 pp gti since 1st March and all this time I have been pining for a drive to enjoy its performance. Driving around the Cheltenham, Gloucester, Evesham area does not seem to cut it.

However at the weekend on my drive to a rendez-vous near Merthyr Tydfil I was confronted by the closure of the Heads of the Valley Road, the A465, just west of Abergavenny. The Road Gods had, in their omnipotence, simply closed this major arterial road. A diversion was not obvious and I kept switching between the built-in nav and Google Maps which quickly became unusable when the mobile signal was lost. And I was going to be late.

Now it is a lesson for life that you must quieten the negative emotions within in order to enjoy the here and now. I'm not sure I really managed to achieve this, and looking at the map now the obvious diversion should have been along the A40, but the route I ended up taking was a mountainous pass, probably the A4246.

At last, the pulling power from low revs, the no-understeer of the limit-slip front diff and the huge power margin of the free revving engine came to elevate me emotionally and physically. It was a brief but wonderful experience of what my Golf is really for.

I shall now put up with the somewhat harsh ride over the appalling road surfaces of Gloucestershire, the worry of leaving a trophy car in a Gloucester public car park and the jibes of friends who tell me that I am too old to have a mid-life crisis, and hope that one day soon I will find myself again on a deserted twisty mountain pass where the car will come into its own.

Do we have, on this forum, a list of nice roads well suited to this sort of thing?

Great post, and one that probably rings true with a lot of GTI owners.
It certainly does with me :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 17 May 2018, 13:31

Quote from: nigeldodd on 17 May 2018, 10:51

I've had my 7.5 pp gti since 1st March and all this time I have been pining for a drive to enjoy its performance. Driving around the Cheltenham, Gloucester, Evesham area does not seem to cut it.

However at the weekend on my drive to a rendez-vous near Merthyr Tydfil I was confronted by the closure of the Heads of the Valley Road, the A465, just west of Abergavenny. The Road Gods had, in their omnipotence, simply closed this major arterial road. A diversion was not obvious and I kept switching between the built-in nav and Google Maps which quickly became unusable when the mobile signal was lost. And I was going to be late.

Now it is a lesson for life that you must quieten the negative emotions within in order to enjoy the here and now. I'm not sure I really managed to achieve this, and looking at the map now the obvious diversion should have been along the A40, but the route I ended up taking was a mountainous pass, probably the A4246.

At last, the pulling power from low revs, the no-understeer of the limit-slip front diff and the huge power margin of the free revving engine came to elevate me emotionally and physically. It was a brief but wonderful experience of what my Golf is really for.

I shall now put up with the somewhat harsh ride over the appalling road surfaces of Gloucestershire, the worry of leaving a trophy car in a Gloucester public car park and the jibes of friends who tell me that I am too old to have a mid-life crisis, and hope that one day soon I will find myself again on a deserted twisty mountain pass where the car will come into its own.

Do we have, on this forum, a list of nice roads well suited to this sort of thing?

Heading to Abergaveny tomorrow with some mates and then we are doing some of the Brecon roads on Saturday. Will make sure we get on that A4246  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 17 May 2018, 17:42

Quote from: kalimon on 17 May 2018, 12:51

Quote from: nigeldodd on 17 May 2018, 10:51

I've had my 7.5 pp gti since 1st March and all this time I have been pining for a drive to enjoy its performance. Driving around the Cheltenham, Gloucester, Evesham area does not seem to cut it.

However at the weekend on my drive to a rendez-vous near Merthyr Tydfil I was confronted by the closure of the Heads of the Valley Road, the A465, just west of Abergavenny. The Road Gods had, in their omnipotence, simply closed this major arterial road. A diversion was not obvious and I kept switching between the built-in nav and Google Maps which quickly became unusable when the mobile signal was lost. And I was going to be late.

Now it is a lesson for life that you must quieten the negative emotions within in order to enjoy the here and now. I'm not sure I really managed to achieve this, and looking at the map now the obvious diversion should have been along the A40, but the route I ended up taking was a mountainous pass, probably the A4246.

At last, the pulling power from low revs, the no-understeer of the limit-slip front diff and the huge power margin of the free revving engine came to elevate me emotionally and physically. It was a brief but wonderful experience of what my Golf is really for.

I shall now put up with the somewhat harsh ride over the appalling road surfaces of Gloucestershire, the worry of leaving a trophy car in a Gloucester public car park and the jibes of friends who tell me that I am too old to have a mid-life crisis, and hope that one day soon I will find myself again on a deserted twisty mountain pass where the car will come into its own.

Do we have, on this forum, a list of nice roads well suited to this sort of thing?

Great post, and one that probably rings true with a lot of GTI owners.
It certainly does with me :smiley:

+1 for me. An excellent post and I'm glad you have managed to really enjoy exploiting the potential. I love driving mine :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: carlt69 on 17 May 2018, 18:43

I polished my exhaust tips!

The exciting life I lead  :grin: :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JamesR27 on 17 May 2018, 19:24

I think I ended up on the same diversion earlier in the year which one of the last trips I did in my GTI. It was a great send off just wish it had not been rubbish winter weather

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: P6GTD on 17 May 2018, 20:02

Golf GTI roads? Come to Scotland. Spoilt for choice. And quiet.
PS : bring a woolly jumper.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 17 May 2018, 20:23

Roads to and from the isle of Skye are fantastic roads.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 18 May 2018, 07:35

Got a Golf R.... :D :D :D :D

The repair to my wing will take a little longer than first thought, as they want to have a specific guy do the painting and he's on holiday until Monday, so looks like I'll get the GTI back towards the end of next week. TBH, I'm glad they are taking this really seriously and want a perfect 1st time job done as that's all I will accept anyway.

So last night got a call to say they had a new car for me to run around in whilst mine was in - a 5 month old 5 door DSG Golf R - in deep black pearl, pretty well spec'd as well (Nav Pro, lane assist, 19" alloys, parking camera, keyless, DCC etc). Can;'t really complain as a courtesy car can I  ;D

Must say even though I'd only driven the GTI for a few days, the R does feel totally different. Sorta heavy and muscular (if you know what I mean). No where near opened it up as all I've done is driven to work, but very surprisingly, I thought when I arrived at work I'd check the MPG for a laugh (was expecting to see around 25 mpg), but to my surprise, it got 34.4 (according to the computer) - much better than my GTI which has only given my a best so far of 32.2 mpg (but then my car has less than 200 miles on it, and this has 10k, so well run in). Just shows, when not in a hurry, these R's can be quite frugal can't they (that was in normal mode BTW - not Eco)?


(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/977/27313602687_f8ee8b0f9f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HBBmug)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Guzzle on 18 May 2018, 08:48

Quote from: Sootchucker on 18 May 2018, 07:35

Must so even though I'd only driven the GTI for a few days, the R does feel totally different. Sorta heavy and muscular (if you know what I mean). No where near opened it up as all I've done is driven to work, but very surprisingly, I thought when I arrived at work I'd check the MPG for a laugh (was expecting to see around 25 mpg), but to my surprise, it got 34.4 (according to the computer) - much better than my GTI which has only given my a best so far of 32.2 mpg (but then my car has less than 200 miles on it, and this has 10k, so well run in). Just shows, when not in a hurry, these R's can be quite frugal can't they (that was in normal mode BTW - not Eco)?


(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/977/27313602687_f8ee8b0f9f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HBBmug)

LOL is it definitely the R and not an R Line?  :grin:

Seriously though, you'll at least get the chance to see if having the Nav Pro  would've been worth speccing or not.

Like you say though, good that they're taking the issue seriously rather than fobbing you off  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 18 May 2018, 09:36

^^^ Blimey! All I've had as a loan car was a bloody up! - and it was an auto, worst gearbox I've ever experienced by far :rolleyes: They must really value your custom.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 18 May 2018, 09:54

Must have been freewheeling downhill to get 34mpg in a morning commute in an R...

As an aside, I must say it looks very plain and ordinary in that colour and those wheels. Wouldn't give it a 2nd glance. Your GTI is a far better looker.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 18 May 2018, 10:05

Quote from: Watts on 18 May 2018, 09:36

^^^ Blimey! All I've had as a loan car was a bloody up! - and it was an auto, worst gearbox I've ever experienced by far :rolleyes: They must really value your custom.

My dealer has three of the four VAG brands on one site (no Skoda), so it’s always a bit of a lottery what you’ll get as a courtesy car. On one occasion I got an Audi TT but the initial excitement soon wore off, and I was glad when I got my own car back again. The TT was plagued by numerous creaks and rattles from the interior trim (so much for Audi premium build quality) and getting in and out wasn’t good for me with my dodgy back! On another occasion, they gave me the sales manager’s fully loaded mk7 Golf GTD; they had an ulterior motive though, as they were trying to get me to buy a new one! I didn’t get hooked in though. :grin:

Nice to have something a bit different to the usual up! or Polo though.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 18 May 2018, 10:54

Quote from: SRGTD on 18 May 2018, 10:05

Quote from: Watts on 18 May 2018, 09:36

^^^ Blimey! All I've had as a loan car was a bloody up! - and it was an auto, worst gearbox I've ever experienced by far :rolleyes: They must really value your custom.

My dealer has three of the four VAG brands on one site (no Skoda), so it’s always a bit of a lottery what you’ll get as a courtesy car. On one occasion I got an Audi TT but the initial excitement soon wore off, and I was glad when I got my own car back again. The TT was plagued by numerous creaks and rattles from the interior trim (so much for Audi premium build quality) and getting in and out wasn’t good for me with my dodgy back! On another occasion, they gave me the sales manager’s fully loaded mk7 Golf GTD; they had an ulterior motive though, as they were trying to get me to buy a new one! I didn’t get hooked in though. :grin:

Nice to have something a bit different to the usual up! or Polo though.

It certainly would be. My up! felt more like a 'down!' :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: carlt69 on 18 May 2018, 12:47

I managed to get a nice scratch in the drivers door today!! something flew up off the road and hit it.

I've only had the car 6 days!!  :sick: :cry:

VW touch up paint is now on order!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 18 May 2018, 13:50

Quote from: carlt69 on 18 May 2018, 12:47

I managed to get a nice scratch in the drivers door today!! something flew up off the road and hit it.

I've only had the car 6 days!!  :sick: :cry:

VW touch up paint is now on order!!

How deep is the scratch? If it doesn’t ‘catch’ when you run a finger nail over it, a car detailer or mate with a machine polisher should be able to polish it out.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 18 May 2018, 14:34

Well, popped over to my Dad's at lunchtime in the "R" (about 9 miles each way), 7 miles of motorway and 2 of 50 mph A roads.

As the motorway was really busy (Friday afternoon traffic), I could only do 55-60 mph. Again the "R" really surprised me with an overall return of 42 mpg. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure if I'd have been tanking it it would have been well below 30  :)

Not sure if this "R" isn't part diesel  :D :D 

Also, that's a good point Joe, I'll have to try it in Eco mode tonight with the free wheeling to see what's the best I can get before I destroy the dealers fuel tank over the weekend  ;)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 18 May 2018, 14:49

You are been very restrained. One of my favorite games was to plan my workload and site visits to see how many miles I could put on a courtesy car. I ones had a Bora with less than 50 miles on the clock for 3 days. That went back with over 1000 miles on it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 18 May 2018, 15:17

Just got my GTi back after having the drivers window fixed, acc tightened, rear seat now doesn't make any noise at all and a free set of new numberplates. All of this should have been done at the first visit bit must say the service manager at Durham Pulman has sorted everything out for me. Top marks to Phil Arnott.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 18 May 2018, 15:34

Quote from: Sootchucker on 18 May 2018, 14:34

Well, popped over to my Dad's at lunchtime in the "R" (about 9 miles each way), 7 miles of motorway and 2 of 50 mph A roads.

As the motorway was really busy (Friday afternoon traffic), I could only do 55-60 mph. Again the "R" really surprised me with an overall return of 42 mpg. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure if I'd have been tanking it it would have been well below 30  :)

Not sure if this "R" isn't part diesel  :D :D 

Also, that's a good point Joe, I'll have to try it in Eco mode tonight with the free wheeling to see what's the best I can get before I destroy the dealers fuel tank over the weekend  ;)

You clearly weren’t driving it properly!  :tongue:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 18 May 2018, 16:43

Quote from: Booth11 on 18 May 2018, 15:34

You clearly weren’t driving it properly!  :P

Funny how everyone's said that  ;D

I know it was said tongue in cheek Rebecca, but the trouble is, when all 3 lanes of the motorway are travelling at around 60-65 mph, the only way to spend extra fuel is to try and intimidate the driver in front of you to pull out of the way and then onto the next car (as per BMW and Audi drivers  :-X ). Fortunately I don't drive that way, but this weekend in North Wales, well that's different  >:D

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: carlt69 on 18 May 2018, 19:17

Quote from: SRGTD on 18 May 2018, 13:50

Quote from: carlt69 on 18 May 2018, 12:47

I managed to get a nice scratch in the drivers door today!! something flew up off the road and hit it.

I've only had the car 6 days!!  :sick: :cry:

VW touch up paint is now on order!!

How deep is the scratch? If it doesn’t ‘catch’ when you run a finger nail over it, a car detailer or mate with a machine polisher should be able to polish it out.

It’s a proper scratch, so I’ve ordered the touch up paint and fingers crossed don’t make it look worse  :laugh:

Bloody typical though!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 18 May 2018, 20:20

Quote from: carlt69 on 18 May 2018, 19:17

Quote from: SRGTD on 18 May 2018, 13:50

Quote from: carlt69 on 18 May 2018, 12:47

I managed to get a nice scratch in the drivers door today!! something flew up off the road and hit it.

I've only had the car 6 days!!  :sick: :cry:

VW touch up paint is now on order!!

How deep is the scratch? If it doesn’t ‘catch’ when you run a finger nail over it, a car detailer or mate with a machine polisher should be able to polish it out.

It’s a proper scratch, so I’ve ordered the touch up paint and fingers crossed don’t make it look worse  :laugh:

Bloody typical though!

Yes, Sod’s law that this happens on a brand new car and wouldn’t have happened if it was a much older car.

I personally prefer the Chipex paint kits to VW touch up paint. With the Chipex kit, if you’re not happy with the results, you can easily remove the paint you’ve applied by using the blending solution that’s supplied as part of the kit and then start again. 

If I were you, I wouldn’t use the brush inside the cap of the VW touch up paint as in my opinion, it’s much too big for fine work like touching in scratches, and it may end up looking worse than the scratch does. Better to use a very fine artists type brush or even the end of a cocktail stick. I’d also practice on another surface first, so you can perfect your technique before applying paint to your car.

Good luck :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: BobbyT on 18 May 2018, 20:21

Booked my estate in for some VWR springs in July  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 18 May 2018, 22:01

With a Polo GTI+ on the way (build in 3 weeks time, ready for July but waiting until new plate) to replace the wife's 3 door A1, I decided it was time to get the front passenger side wheel that she minced refurbished in preparation for a private sale.

There's a place by the Tyne Tunnel that gets cracking reviews, I took the wheel in with the Golf, and had them look at the front passenger side Pret that she also scraped. It's a light scrape on the Pret, but there's a large paint chip on the edge (about 1/2 the diameter of a 5p piece. I was astounded by how thick the paint was on the wheel, seeing the depth of the paint chip.


The guy came out to have a look at it and decided it was easily fixed (scrape is paint deep only). He then commented on how it had been refurbed before, I said "no way, I've had this from new". He told me to have a closer look at the chip, and sure enough, it's like looking at the cross section of a tree - White primer first on wheel, then silver, then possibly clear, then white primer, then silver again and then clear on top.

He said that he gets half his work from pre-delivery refurbs of cars coming off the Tyne-bound ships, VWs, Audis, BMWs, you name it. Cheeky twits, makes me wonder how many cars have been maimed and repaired in transit.

Sootchucker, don't know how you manage it, 42mpg in not only an R, but a DSG R - although if it's a new 7 speeder, that may make all the difference to be having a 7th gear  ratio not too far off  GTD's 6th gear. Always thought that the 5th and 6th gears of an R (6 speed) were far lower than they need be - mine is happy maintaining 30mph in 5th and at motorway speeds, mpg really drops off, tending towards 30mpg. I get 32-36mpg in my R on the 20 mile mixed roads journey to work, nearer 30-32 nog on the way home when traffic is far busier.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: somersetred on 19 May 2018, 06:25

In reply to carit9 with the scratch. Is it worth getting chips away to have a look?  If it’s a long scratch you might just make it look awful.  I did something similar to one of my cars a few years back and regretted it to the day I sold it.  In my experience they have been pretty good and can make small scrapes totally disappear for about 80 quid last time I used them?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 19 May 2018, 07:32

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 18 May 2018, 22:01

Sootchucker, don't know how you manage it, 42mpg in not only an R, but a DSG R - although if it's a new 7 speeder, that may make all the difference to be having a 7th gear  ratio not too far off  GTD's 6th gear. Always thought that the 5th and 6th gears of an R (6 speed) were far lower than they need be - mine is happy maintaining 30mph in 5th and at motorway speeds, mpg really drops off, tending towards 30mpg. I get 32-36mpg in my R on the 20 mile mixed roads journey to work, nearer 30-32 nog on the way home when traffic is far busier.

Ha, then you probably won’t believe that on the way home from work last night, I was deliberately trying to see what it could return driven sensibly. So only 65 mph on the motorway and Eco mode. When I got home it was showing 45.6 mpg, but when I came off the motorway it was at 47.4 mpg (lost the last few mpg in the 2 miles between motorway way and home)  ;D

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 19 May 2018, 08:58

Quote from: Sootchucker on 19 May 2018, 07:32

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 18 May 2018, 22:01

Sootchucker, don't know how you manage it, 42mpg in not only an R, but a DSG R - although if it's a new 7 speeder, that may make all the difference to be having a 7th gear  ratio not too far off  GTD's 6th gear. Always thought that the 5th and 6th gears of an R (6 speed) were far lower than they need be - mine is happy maintaining 30mph in 5th and at motorway speeds, mpg really drops off, tending towards 30mpg. I get 32-36mpg in my R on the 20 mile mixed roads journey to work, nearer 30-32 nog on the way home when traffic is far busier.

Ha, then you probably won’t believe that on the way home from work last night, I was deliberately trying to see what it could return driven sensibly. So only 65 mph on the motorway and Eco mode. When I got home it was showing 45.6 mpg, but when I came off the motorway it was at 47.4 mpg (lost the last few mpg in the 2 miles between motorway way and home)  ;D

Perhaps you have missed your calling. Driving instruction to R owners? :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 19 May 2018, 09:49

Nah..boring as hell, couldn't do that all the time, was just a test !

Have to say though, that whilst you wouldn't drive that way usually, it's pretty incredible to think that a 310ps 4wd monster like the "R" can return high 40's mpg driven sensibly.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 19 May 2018, 10:14

Ordered some covers for my door latches with a GTI logo on them. Unfortunately these arrived all the way from China today:

(https://s6.postimg.cc/ceo27o601/20180519_100844.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/ogjg1tf8d/)

For a Subaru perhaps? Definitely not for my GTI though. When they do eventually turn up, since you get 4 and I've a three door, there will be a pair going spare. If any other 3 door owners fancy them do let me know and I'll keep you in mind should they ever arrive :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 19 May 2018, 12:58

Quote from: Watts on 19 May 2018, 10:14

Ordered some covers for my door latches with a GTI logo on them. Unfortunately these arrived all the way from China today:

(https://s6.postimg.cc/ceo27o601/20180519_100844.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/ogjg1tf8d/)

For a Subaru perhaps? Definitely not for my GTI though. When they do eventually turn up, since you get 4 and I've a three door, there will be a pair going spare. If any other 3 door owners fancy them do let me know and I'll keep you in mind should they ever arrive :rolleyes:

Oops! 

Did you go for the ones like I have below but GTI logo’d?   Mine have been on over a year now and have never budged at all. 

Rear
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/295/31838742914_722bec1468_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QvtT2m)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/435/32302647320_0cbc93ee94_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RdtvDb)

Front
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/546/31869405633_84912f68eb_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Qyc2YV)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/694/32302647710_1a9fd9db04_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RdtvKU)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/473/31869406553_17faae1bb8_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Qyc3fM)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 19 May 2018, 13:20

^^^ That's them, bargain on ebay, except when you get the wrong ones! I'm sure it'll get sorted soon.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dereks on 19 May 2018, 22:41

Quote from: dereks on 06 May 2018, 15:58

Nothing as I’ve not got one at the moment so if anyone is selling😉

Posted an ad in the wanted but not sure how busy a section it is.

Got one!

After selling my GTi last year for an R but sold it soon after after scum bags decided to attempt to kick my front door in while we slept to get it I’ve got myself back into a GTi hopefully it will be a bit less nick able.

Was looking for a car around a 65 plate but came across a pretty well specced and spotless  63 plate so a deal was done.

5dr DSG In DPB
20k with 4 main dealer services
performance pack
Winter pack
Discovery nav
Keyless
DCC
Panoramic roof

Couple of issues have arisen the headlamp washers are not working(hopefully a fuse) and the temp guage is going up to just below the red doesn’t appear to be overheating it just jump from the 90 to it and doesn’t move so thinking it may be sensor.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 20 May 2018, 09:42

I would check to make sure the headlight washers haven't been turned off before letting your dealer lose on it. Quite a few people either turn the washer frequency down or disable the headlight washers altogether. Does tend to make a mess of the front end of the car  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: andy28 on 20 May 2018, 10:08

Quote from: mcmaddy on 20 May 2018, 09:42

I would check to make sure the headlight washers haven't been turned off before letting your dealer lose on it. Quite a few people either turn the washer frequency down or disable the headlight washers altogether. Does tend to make a mess of the front end of the car  :whistle:

Quote from: mcmaddy on 20 May 2018, 09:42

I would check to make sure the headlight washers haven't been turned off before letting your dealer lose on it. Quite a few people either turn the washer frequency down or disable the headlight washers altogether. Does tend to make a mess of the front end of the car  :whistle:

That's a really good shout mcmaddy, I've increased the time you have to pull on the stalk before the headlight washers come on and not sure I would remember to change it back before selling the car.

Dereks - perhaps try putting your lights on full and keep hold of the stalk for a bit longer (say 5 seconds) to see if they then come to life.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dereks on 20 May 2018, 10:40

Quote from: andy28 on 20 May 2018, 10:08

Quote from: mcmaddy on 20 May 2018, 09:42

I would check to make sure the headlight washers haven't been turned off before letting your dealer lose on it. Quite a few people either turn the washer frequency down or disable the headlight washers altogether. Does tend to make a mess of the front end of the car  :whistle:

Quote from: mcmaddy on 20 May 2018, 09:42

I would check to make sure the headlight washers haven't been turned off before letting your dealer lose on it. Quite a few people either turn the washer frequency down or disable the headlight washers altogether. Does tend to make a mess of the front end of the car  :whistle:

That's a really good shout mcmaddy, I've increased the time you have to pull on the stalk before the headlight washers come on and not sure I would remember to change it back before selling the car.

Dereks - perhaps try putting your lights on full and keep hold of the stalk for a bit longer (say 5 seconds) to see if they then come to life.

Ok they do work must have done something wrong last night when checking them maybe only had the switch on sidelights.

Just the temp guage then!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: andy28 on 20 May 2018, 11:08

Great news, hopefully the temp gauge is a quick fix and you can start enjoying the car

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dereks on 20 May 2018, 12:03

It’s now thrown up a warning light. Book says emissions? But it must be linked google seems to suggest water pump being a weakness on this engine.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 20 May 2018, 15:29

So went for a blast this weekend.

Sheffield to Abergavenny Friday afternoon
Saturday went on some of the Brecon roads, including Black Mountain Pass.
Then onto Cheltenham and back to Sheffield today.
500 miles in total.

Had some Toyo T1-R's fitted last week and they are excellent. Loads of grip, much improved over the S001's.

So mine was the least powerful of the bunch - but it was brilliant fun and most of the others were only just keeping on the twisty stuff. Me and the GTS had a great fast section together and he was with me but said he couldn't have gone any quicker!

A few pics

(https://s26.postimg.cc/q74j9no8p/IMG_6378.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/84bgifsdx/)

(https://s26.postimg.cc/jutzd22p5/IMG_6282.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/gb81n8zz9/)

(https://s26.postimg.cc/wm85jiugp/DJI_0041.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/ts5062sad/)

(https://s26.postimg.cc/w9grdbp1l/DJI_0057.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/615mny4xx/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: o`Neil on 20 May 2018, 16:16

Excellent Jim  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Margy on 20 May 2018, 16:32

I'd get the temp problem diagnosed! Just been quoted £650 for rectifying said fault! Fortunately, I know the dealer principal very well & he asked for £100 contribution & opened a goodwill case with VW. A coolant flow issue I am told! If you scroll other posts someone else has had the fault rectified by a VW indy for £360 I think?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: jaceyboy on 20 May 2018, 16:38

Got this fitted on Friday, its great very suttle,

(https://i.imgur.com/3K7yQsl.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/NIpEfkH.jpg)

and tomorrow these are going on.....

(https://i.imgur.com/ZqTeGqJ.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 20 May 2018, 17:08

Quote from: dereks on 20 May 2018, 12:03

It’s now thrown up a warning light. Book says emissions? But it must be linked google seems to suggest water pump being a weakness on this engine.

My 63 plate has been in the garage for this exact same issue - needs a new thermostat housing to cure.  You're lucky if you've just purchased from a dealer as they'll cover it. Seems to be bit of an issue, had mine done locally for about £500 including the water pump (which was fine but it's part of the same housing so might as well have it replaced at the same time).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 20 May 2018, 17:10

What's the make of your centre resonator delete jaceyboy? Is it louder than standard?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dereks on 20 May 2018, 17:25

Quote from: monsta on 20 May 2018, 17:08

Quote from: dereks on 20 May 2018, 12:03

It’s now thrown up a warning light. Book says emissions? But it must be linked google seems to suggest water pump being a weakness on this engine.

My 63 plate has been in the garage for this exact same issue - needs a new thermostat housing to cure.  You're lucky if you've just purchased from a dealer as they'll cover it. Seems to be bit of an issue, had mine done locally for about £500 including the water pump (which was fine but it's part of the same housing so might as well have it replaced at the same time).

Thanks, does seem to be an issue on this engine fair few similar on the web and probably the reason it got traded in!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: jaceyboy on 21 May 2018, 09:07

Quote from: mcmaddy on 20 May 2018, 17:10

What's the make of your centre resonator delete jaceyboy? Is it louder than standard?

Its this one.....

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Golf-GTi-Mk7-Mk7-5-Centre-resonator-mid-silencer-delete-pipe-deres-pipe/362103443051?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Golf-GTi-Mk7-Mk7-5-Centre-resonator-mid-silencer-delete-pipe-deres-pipe/362103443051?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649)

Its very subtle and only sounds louder on acceleration

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 21 May 2018, 10:22

The centre resonator delete looks interesting.

From the ebay listing:

"Please note , this does not fit GTi Performance model , we have a separate listing for this vehicle".

I had no idea the GTi PP had a different exhaust system?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Wide on 21 May 2018, 10:46

Put some red stripe on the diffuser and rear wing....  :whistle:

(http://forumbilder.se/H6T0F/dsc-5204.JPG) (http://forumbilder.se/H6T0F/dsc-5204)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: jaceyboy on 21 May 2018, 11:53

Quote from: clubsport on 21 May 2018, 10:22

The centre resonator delete looks interesting.

From the ebay listing:

"Please note , this does not fit GTi Performance model , we have a separate listing for this vehicle".

I had no idea the GTi PP had a different exhaust system?

Nor me but also the R version is different too :nerd:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: jaceyboy on 21 May 2018, 12:03

Prets on :cool:

(https://i.imgur.com/mDJ61Tb.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/kbFW10X.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/65hNo3N.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 21 May 2018, 13:35

This is the one I'm looking at progressiveparts.com/vagsport-vw-golf-mk7-gti-clubsport-s-resonator-delete-pipe-kit says no difference between non pp and pp.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 21 May 2018, 14:11

Quote from: mcmaddy on 21 May 2018, 13:35

This is the one I'm looking at progressiveparts.com/vagsport-vw-golf-mk7-gti-clubsport-s-resonator-delete-pipe-kit says no difference between non pp and pp.

As I am sure most of us expected!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 21 May 2018, 15:50

Quote from: clubsport on 21 May 2018, 14:11

Quote from: mcmaddy on 21 May 2018, 13:35

This is the one I'm looking at progressiveparts.com/vagsport-vw-golf-mk7-gti-clubsport-s-resonator-delete-pipe-kit says no difference between non pp and pp.

As I am sure most of us expected!

??

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 21 May 2018, 16:11

On this thread your reply was #8442.

If you go back a little to posts #8435 and 8436, it may become clearer?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 21 May 2018, 18:06

The seller in the eBay listing says he lists a different pipe for non pp to pp where as the listing I've posted says no difference so what's your point??

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: hog_hedge on 21 May 2018, 18:54

Quote from: mcmaddy on 21 May 2018, 18:06

The seller in the eBay listing says he lists a different pipe for non pp to pp where as the listing I've posted says no difference so what's your point??

The eBay listing is saying the GTI Performance is different (Mk7.5). Your link says there is no difference between the GTI with Performance Pack (Mk7) and standard GTI (Mk7). So all 230ps engines are the same, the 245ps GTI Performance is different.

This would actually explain why the 245ps GTI sounds noticeably different than the 230, the exhaust is obviously different in some way.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 21 May 2018, 19:02

No, the listing states mk 7 and mk7.5 and then says the pp is different.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: hog_hedge on 21 May 2018, 19:15

Quote from: mcmaddy on 21 May 2018, 19:02

No, the listing states mk 7 and mk7.5 and then says the pp is different.

You need to read it again. It says GTI Performance (7.5) is different which is not a GTI with Performance Pack (7). They are two separate models. All 230/220ps engines = same, 245ps = different. It’s not hard to understand.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 21 May 2018, 20:52

Which part of "Please note , this does not fit GTi Performance model , we have a separate listing for this vehicle" does it state thats just for 7.5?? It's not that hard to read an advert is it!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 21 May 2018, 21:06

Well the exhaust tips are definitely fatter (like those on the Clubsport) on the 7.5 GTI.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 21 May 2018, 21:17

Yeah that's been mentioned before Joe but I'd be amazed if VW are using an entirely different exhaust between a 7 and 7.5 GTi. The engines are exactly the same with I'd presume just a slightly different mapping on a 7.5 pp.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: hog_hedge on 21 May 2018, 21:41

Quote from: mcmaddy on 21 May 2018, 20:52

Which part of "Please note , this does not fit GTi Performance model , we have a separate listing for this vehicle" does it state thats just for 7.5?? It's not that hard to read an advert is it!!

“GTI Performance” is a model name for the 7.5

“GTI with Performance Pack” is a name for the 7

This is their other link for the “GTI Performance” https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F323257419126 (https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F323257419126) and it clearly states 7.5.

You’re right, it’s not hard to read :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 21 May 2018, 21:53

Pahahaha since when was the 7.5 out in 2012 which is what your link states??

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: hog_hedge on 21 May 2018, 22:26

Quote from: mcmaddy on 21 May 2018, 21:53

Pahahaha since when was the 7.5 out in 2012 which is what your link states??

That’s just a cut and paste job from a standard Golf, the GTI wasn’t even released then. Considering you’re an older guy you do act like a child at times.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 21 May 2018, 22:57

That's a cut and paste from the advert you've just posted to!! Look you're obviously having trouble with the adverts so let's just leave it at that.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: hog_hedge on 21 May 2018, 23:02

Quote from: mcmaddy on 21 May 2018, 22:57

That's a cut and paste from the advert you've just posted to!! Look you're obviously having trouble with the adverts so let's just leave it at that.

You have missed the point by a thousand miles, it's like talking to crazy person. Out.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 22 May 2018, 14:59

Quote from: hog_hedge on 21 May 2018, 21:41

Quote from: mcmaddy on 21 May 2018, 20:52

Which part of "Please note , this does not fit GTi Performance model , we have a separate listing for this vehicle" does it state thats just for 7.5?? It's not that hard to read an advert is it!!

“GTI Performance” is a model name for the 7.5

“GTI with Performance Pack” is a name for the 7

It's the same car just VW changed how it was showing on the website. You don't get anything extra on the 7.5 just because it's a model name instead of a name.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JasonGTD on 23 May 2018, 12:00

Quote from: mcmaddy on 22 May 2018, 14:59

Quote from: hog_hedge on 21 May 2018, 21:41

Quote from: mcmaddy on 21 May 2018, 20:52

Which part of "Please note , this does not fit GTi Performance model , we have a separate listing for this vehicle" does it state thats just for 7.5?? It's not that hard to read an advert is it!!

“GTI Performance” is a model name for the 7.5

“GTI with Performance Pack” is a name for the 7

It's the same car just VW changed how it was showing on the website. You don't get anything extra on the 7.5 just because it's a model name instead of a name.

A little off topic there gents.  :grin:

MCMaddy- getting into another skirmish?  :laugh:

On Topic now- Booked my GTD in to get the front splitter fitted and tail pipes  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: hog_hedge on 23 May 2018, 12:07

Get some pictures up of the splitter and tailpipes once they are fitted! It will make your GTD look mean.

Quote from: JasonGTD on 23 May 2018, 12:00

MCMaddy- getting into another skirmish?  :laugh:

:grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 23 May 2018, 13:30

Quote from: hog_hedge on 23 May 2018, 12:07

Get some pictures up of the splitter and tailpipes once they are fitted! It will make your GTD look mean.

Quote from: JasonGTD on 23 May 2018, 12:00

MCMaddy- getting into another skirmish?  :laugh:

:grin:

😴😴😴😴

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rjwojcik on 23 May 2018, 13:41

Quote from: JasonGTD on 23 May 2018, 12:00

Quote from: mcmaddy on 22 May 2018, 14:59

Quote from: hog_hedge on 21 May 2018, 21:41

Quote from: mcmaddy on 21 May 2018, 20:52

Which part of "Please note , this does not fit GTi Performance model , we have a separate listing for this vehicle" does it state thats just for 7.5?? It's not that hard to read an advert is it!!

“GTI Performance” is a model name for the 7.5

“GTI with Performance Pack” is a name for the 7

It's the same car just VW changed how it was showing on the website. You don't get anything extra on the 7.5 just because it's a model name instead of a name.

A little off topic there gents.  :grin:

MCMaddy- getting into another skirmish?  :laugh:

On Topic now- Booked my GTD in to get the front splitter fitted and tail pipes  :cool:

Who's doing the tail pipes for you?  Do they have a black option?

Last time I looked they were welding on to the exhaust.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JasonGTD on 23 May 2018, 19:42

I’m having them cut off and my Akrapovich carbon fibre tail pipes put on mate.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 23 May 2018, 21:00

Quote from: JasonGTD on 23 May 2018, 12:00

Quote from: mcmaddy on 22 May 2018, 14:59

Quote from: hog_hedge on 21 May 2018, 21:41

Quote from: mcmaddy on 21 May 2018, 20:52

Which part of "Please note , this does not fit GTi Performance model , we have a separate listing for this vehicle" does it state thats just for 7.5?? It's not that hard to read an advert is it!!

“GTI Performance” is a model name for the 7.5

“GTI with Performance Pack” is a name for the 7

It's the same car just VW changed how it was showing on the website. You don't get anything extra on the 7.5 just because it's a model name instead of a name.

:

MCMaddy- getting into another skirmish?  :laugh:

Think the way he replies/comments means skirmish’s are pretty much guaranteed  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 23 May 2018, 21:24

Well if people on here didn't make things personal and weren't know it alls then we wouldn't have issues would we. I'll openly apologise which I have done on here if I've been wrong about something but I'm certainly not going to allow people to walk all over me. If people don't like it, tough I couldn't really care less.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: andy28 on 23 May 2018, 21:46

It does seem to have got a bit personal over the last few days.

To bring things back to cars, I came across this guy's Clubsport conversion in VWG magazine - incredible work, particularly those custom bucket seats! It's his first ever car!

https://www.instagram.com/seanmclaren1999/

I didn't do anything to my car, apart from enquire about adding wavetrac LSDs to non-PP GTIs... £2.5k to £3k! Whilst they clearly aren't the same diff, it does show how good value for money the performance pack is!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 23 May 2018, 21:49

I must say I love my pp GTi and my only regret is I didn't buy one earlier.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 24 May 2018, 08:23

Quote from: mcmaddy on 23 May 2018, 21:24

Well if people on here didn't make things personal and weren't know it alls then we wouldn't have issues would we. I'll openly apologise which I have done on here if I've been wrong about something but I'm certainly not going to allow people to walk all over me. If people don't like it, tough I couldn't really care less.

It’s all good fun! That’s the problem, the know it all’s or the die hard fans who won’t have a bad word said about their brand or model.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 24 May 2018, 08:27

Quote from: andy28 on 23 May 2018, 21:46

It does seem to have got a bit personal over the last few days.

To bring things back to cars, I came across this guy's Clubsport conversion in VWG magazine - incredible work, particularly those custom bucket seats! It's his first ever car!

https://www.instagram.com/seanmclaren1999/

I didn't do anything to my car, apart from enquire about adding wavetrac LSDs to non-PP GTIs... £2.5k to £3k! Whilst they clearly aren't the same diff, it does show how good value for money the performance pack is!

Bet that will be good fun. Watched a YT one the other day, CS with 540bhp. Sounded absolutely brilliant.

Regarding the Performance version, it does look decent value. It also is only £2 a month more in company car tax than current one. Guess the list price is more but the emissions are less  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 24 May 2018, 11:39

The 7dsg lowers the co2s to 144 👍

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Vwjap on 24 May 2018, 11:41

Quote from: mcmaddy on 23 May 2018, 21:24

Well if people on here didn't make things personal and weren't know it alls then we wouldn't have issues would we. I'll openly apologise which I have done on here if I've been wrong about something but I'm certainly not going to allow people to walk all over me. If people don't like it, tough I couldn't really care less.

😂🤣😂😉😂 you funny

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: BobbyT on 24 May 2018, 21:19

The facelift cars have the tail pipes further out on the GTI and R and also they are larger on the GTI than the 7

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 25 May 2018, 07:36

Got the GTI back and returned the loaner R. TBH, even with my super critical eye, I can't even seen where they have repaired it. The paint match is perfect and the finish flawless, with no overspray what so ever. Been over the whole car (and wheels) and there's not a mark on it anywhere. Super delighted to have it back and it looks stunning.

Also noticed that since dropping it off last Tuesday 15th, it's only done 0.4 miles, so no ones been hooning it around in it whilst it was away. a happy bunny.

Now to continue to run it in and enjoy it (just clocked 200 miles on it on the way into work this morning).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 25 May 2018, 07:58

That's good news Andrew enjoy the new car now.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: andy28 on 25 May 2018, 08:26

Great news! Do you know where they sent it? Always handy to know a good place just in case...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 25 May 2018, 11:15

I believe it was the Sytner Group bodyshop in Huddersfield.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 25 May 2018, 12:29

For rather than to. Signed up to another 2 years service plan. Covers a major and a minor for about £22 a month x20, £27 mots plus free collection and redelivery. It all went well on the last service and they do seem to be pretty helpful including a minor warranty claim that I went in about today.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 25 May 2018, 13:13

Quote from: Watts on 25 May 2018, 12:29

For rather than to. Signed up to another 2 years service plan. Covers a major and a minor for about £22 a month x20, £27 mots plus free collection and redelivery. It all went well on the last service and they do seem to be pretty helpful including a minor warranty claim that I went in about today.

It sounds like you're planning a long term relationship with the car Watts  :cool:

Quote from: Sootchucker on 25 May 2018, 07:36

Got the GTI back and returned the loaner R. TBH, even with my super critical eye, I can't even seen where they have repaired it. The paint match is perfect and the finish flawless, with no overspray what so ever. Been over the whole car (and wheels) and there's not a mark on it anywhere. Super delighted to have it back and it looks stunning.

Also noticed that since dropping it off last Tuesday 15th, it's only done 0.4 miles, so no ones been hooning it around in it whilst it was away. a happy bunny.

Now to continue to run it in and enjoy it (just clocked 200 miles on it on the way into work this morning).

Great news that the car is looking as good as you'd hoped now.

How does the GTI feel after the R?

What are your lasting impressions of the R?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 25 May 2018, 13:41

Quote from: Exonian on 25 May 2018, 13:13

Quote from: Watts on 25 May 2018, 12:29

For rather than to. Signed up to another 2 years service plan. Covers a major and a minor for about £22 a month x20, £27 mots plus free collection and redelivery. It all went well on the last service and they do seem to be pretty helpful including a minor warranty claim that I went in about today.

It sounds like you're planning a long term relationship with the car Watts  :cool:

I don't like change :rolleyes: Another couple of years will go quickly then perhaps I'll see about changing, unless of course something crops up, you just never know :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 25 May 2018, 14:02

Quote from: Watts on 25 May 2018, 13:41

Quote from: Exonian on 25 May 2018, 13:13

Quote from: Watts on 25 May 2018, 12:29

For rather than to. Signed up to another 2 years service plan. Covers a major and a minor for about £22 a month x20, £27 mots plus free collection and redelivery. It all went well on the last service and they do seem to be pretty helpful including a minor warranty claim that I went in about today.

It sounds like you're planning a long term relationship with the car Watts  :cool:

I don't like change :rolleyes: Another couple of years will go quickly then perhaps I'll see about changing, unless of course something crops up, you just never know :whistle:

I did the same Watts when I had my Polo GTI serviced earlier this year, and I also don’t like change (it’s probably an age thing :grin:). I set up another service plan for two more years. My car will be 4 years old in 2020, and I’ll probably consider changing it then - current thinking is for a new Polo GTI+. By then, the waiting times of 40+ weeks :shocked: that are currently being quoted for a factory build Polo GTI+ will hopefully be something more reasonsble too, and there’ll hopefully be some decent discounts to be had too.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 25 May 2018, 14:33

Quote from: Exonian on 25 May 2018, 13:13

Quote from: Sootchucker on 25 May 2018, 07:36

Got the GTI back and returned the loaner R. TBH, even with my super critical eye, I can't even seen where they have repaired it. The paint match is perfect and the finish flawless, with no overspray what so ever. Been over the whole car (and wheels) and there's not a mark on it anywhere. Super delighted to have it back and it looks stunning.

Also noticed that since dropping it off last Tuesday 15th, it's only done 0.4 miles, so no ones been hooning it around in it whilst it was away. a happy bunny.

Now to continue to run it in and enjoy it (just clocked 200 miles on it on the way into work this morning).

Great news that the car is looking as good as you'd hoped now.

How does the GTI feel after the R?

What are your lasting impressions of the R?

That's a great question Exonian. I'm sure many here will expect me to say the "R" was in a league of it's own and that I'm now slumming it in a GTI, well for me not so.

First things first, the "R" is a truly stunning machine. It's very quick, safe and predictable. It also has a wonderful sound track (compared to the rather anaemic sound from the GTI). However for me, I found it felt a touch heavy (probably the AWD), with much weightier steering feel than the GTI (some may like this). For me, though as brilliant as the "R" is, the 2 minor issues for me are

a) It doesn't look anything special and was mistaken in our car park at work a few times for a standard Golf R-Line 1.4. Unless you look at the quad pipes (which I think are a little overkill on a small hatch), it does look pretty innocuous.  I know the GTI is also a little understated by hot hatch standards, but I think the red accents at the front, and the fog lights etc., and the rear treatment with the twin exhaust pipes looks better to my eye. I know this is purely subjective and some people will prefer the "sleeper" look of the R

b) the other thing for me is that although the R is shockingly fast, it does it so well and with such composure, that (dare I say) it just borders on a little boring. Again I know the GTI isn't exactly the last word in hot hatch dynamics, but to me it just feels faster and more urgent (even though it's clearly not). Maybe modern hot hatches are now so good and do their jobs so ruthlessly well that they all feel just a little boring ?

Don't get me wrong, If I'd had gone for an R, I certainly wouldn't have been disappointed, it's a great car, but I find the GTI is just the nice middle (maybe conservative) ground between the GTD and the R in terms of looks, performance and fuel economy.

I'm sure many will disagree with me, but the acid test was, when I gave the R" back and collected my GTI, I didn't look back once at it, but instead had a grin from ear to ear whilst say back in my GTI. Maybe I'm just mad   :D :D :D

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 25 May 2018, 15:00

Quote from: SRGTD on 25 May 2018, 14:02

Quote from: Watts on 25 May 2018, 13:41

Quote from: Exonian on 25 May 2018, 13:13

Quote from: Watts on 25 May 2018, 12:29

For rather than to. Signed up to another 2 years service plan. Covers a major and a minor for about £22 a month x20, £27 mots plus free collection and redelivery. It all went well on the last service and they do seem to be pretty helpful including a minor warranty claim that I went in about today.

It sounds like you're planning a long term relationship with the car Watts  :cool:

I don't like change :rolleyes: Another couple of years will go quickly then perhaps I'll see about changing, unless of course something crops up, you just never know :whistle:

I did the same Watts when I had my Polo GTI serviced earlier this year, and I also don’t like change (it’s probably an age thing :grin:). I set up another service plan for two more years. My car will be 4 years old in 2020, and I’ll probably consider changing it then - current thinking is for a new Polo GTI+. By then, the waiting times of 40+ weeks :shocked: that are currently being quoted for a factory build Polo GTI+ will hopefully be something more reasonsble too, and there’ll hopefully be some decent discounts to be had too.

Sounds a plan :smiley: I'm still really enjoying my car so if I changed it would likely be for something very similar. Don't want to spend another £10k on the same thing only newer when mine is hardly old.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 25 May 2018, 15:28

Actually this is quite interesting to me. The wife's car (a 2016 Polo Blue GT), is now over 2 years old and she loves it, so she's decided she wants to purchase it outright next year (we have the money to pay it off already). thing is when we purchased the car, we got the dealership to throw in the 2 years free servicing. Well, she's recently used the last of her two free services, so we were wondering what to do next year when the 3rd year one is due ?

Are you saying that you can extend the service contract with VW, if so how please ?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 25 May 2018, 15:47

Drove the R down to my dealer to drop off the registration for the Up GTI and agree to collect it next Friday.

No dealer prep being done on the Up as going straight to the detailer for some PPF and coatings

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 25 May 2018, 16:05

Quote from: Sootchucker on 25 May 2018, 15:28

Actually this is quite interesting to me. The wife's car (a 2016 Polo Blue GT), is now over 2 years old and she loves it, so she's decided she wants to purchase it outright next year (we have the money to pay it off already). thing is when we purchased the car, we got the dealership to throw in the 2 years free servicing. Well, she's recently used the last of her two free services, so we were wondering what to do next year when the 3rd year one is due ?

Are you saying that you can extend the service contract with VW, if so how please ?

I don’t think you can extend the original service plan that you had. VW have a service plan for cars over 1 year old, so you’d just take out a new two year plan for cars over 1 year old. This gives you one minor and one major service and you can pay the full cost up front or pay monthly over an 18 month period. Total cost is £476.82, which doesn’t represent much of a saving over VW’s current prices for a minor and major service, but I like the convenience of paying monthly, and the cost of the service plan is inflation proof, should VW decide to increase its servicing costs. When I took this plan out, it represented an overall saving of around £25 for the two services. It’s a bit less of a saving now, as the monthly cost has increased from £25.99 to £26.49.

Unlike the 3 year service plan I had on my mk6 Golf, VW’s current 2 year service plans don’t include a brake fluid change, so you’d need to factor in the cost of this at the 3 year service (current cost £64 on VW website) 

Details at link below;

http://www.vwfsaftersales.co.uk/ourplans/over-1-year/#

Some dealers offer their own service plans. The one that Watts has sound like it may be a dealer’s own service plan and it’s a little cheaper (£22 x 20 payments so £440), and also includes reduced cost MOTs and collection / delivery of customer’s car.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 25 May 2018, 16:31

Not done anything today or this week as I’m in the Algafve.

But I did spot this new Polo RLine and other than the wheels, thought it looked really good. Seen the massively long lead times for the GTI but there also been a lot of lease deals. Anyone got one in order?

(https://s26.postimg.cc/ovgqu8bbd/49_B5_A256-7_A7_E-42_BD-_BD5_D-684_E8_DCB9_DB3.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/ac9lsti6d/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 25 May 2018, 17:13

I've seen a few of those Polo's now and tbh I think they're quite ugly - from the front at least. And just fairly unremarkable from every other angle.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 25 May 2018, 17:24

Looks like an ugly Astra

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 25 May 2018, 17:29

The worry is.... the next Golf is likely to take similar "style" cues...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 25 May 2018, 17:29

That’s truly horrible.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 25 May 2018, 17:29

Quote from: JoeGTI on 25 May 2018, 17:29

The worry is.... the next Golf is likely to take similar "style" cues...

Please God no!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 25 May 2018, 17:58

Quote from: Sootchucker on 25 May 2018, 14:33

Quote from: Exonian on 25 May 2018, 13:13

Quote from: Sootchucker on 25 May 2018, 07:36

Got the GTI back and returned the loaner R. TBH, even with my super critical eye, I can't even seen where they have repaired it. The paint match is perfect and the finish flawless, with no overspray what so ever. Been over the whole car (and wheels) and there's not a mark on it anywhere. Super delighted to have it back and it looks stunning.

Also noticed that since dropping it off last Tuesday 15th, it's only done 0.4 miles, so no ones been hooning it around in it whilst it was away. a happy bunny.

Now to continue to run it in and enjoy it (just clocked 200 miles on it on the way into work this morning).

Great news that the car is looking as good as you'd hoped now.

How does the GTI feel after the R?

What are your lasting impressions of the R?

That's a great question Exonian. I'm sure many here will expect me to say the "R" was in a league of it's own and that I'm now slumming it in a GTI, well for me not so.

First things first, the "R" is a truly stunning machine. It's very quick, safe and predictable. It also has a wonderful sound track (compared to the rather anaemic sound from the GTI). However for me, I found it felt a touch heavy (probably the AWD), with much weightier steering feel than the GTI (some may like this). For me, though as brilliant as the "R" is, the 2 minor issues for me are

a) It doesn't look anything special and was mistaken in our car park at work a few times for a standard Golf R-Line 1.4. Unless you look at the quad pipes (which I think are a little overkill on a small hatch), it does look pretty innocuous.  I know the GTI is also a little understated by hot hatch standards, but I think the red accents at the front, and the fog lights etc., and the rear treatment with the twin exhaust pipes looks better to my eye. I know this is purely subjective and some people will prefer the "sleeper" look of the R

b) the other thing for me is that although the R is shockingly fast, it does it so well and with such composure, that (dare I say) it just borders on a little boring. Again I know the GTI isn't exactly the last word in hot hatch dynamics, but to me it just feels faster and more urgent (even though it's clearly not). Maybe modern hot hatches are now so good and do their jobs so ruthlessly well that they all feel just a little boring ?

Don't get me wrong, If I'd had gone for an R, I certainly wouldn't have been disappointed, it's a great car, but I find the GTI is just the nice middle (maybe conservative) ground between the GTD and the R in terms of looks, performance and fuel economy.

I'm sure many will disagree with me, but the acid test was, when I gave the R" back and collected my GTI, I didn't look back once at it, but instead had a grin from ear to ear whilst say back in my GTI. Maybe I'm just mad   :D :D :D

Fascinating reading Andrew.
And believe it or not I more than half expected you to say that.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 25 May 2018, 17:59

Quote from: JoeGTI on 25 May 2018, 17:13

I've seen a few of those Polo's now and tbh I think they're quite ugly - from the front at least. And just fairly unremarkable from every other angle.

Quote from: fredgroves on 25 May 2018, 17:24

Looks like an ugly Astra

Quote from: Booth11 on 25 May 2018, 17:29

That’s truly horrible.

As the saying goes......beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I quite like it, especially the GTI+ version, although I dislike the diamond cut alloys.

On the basis that the Polo, T-Roc and Arteon represents VW’s current design language, don’t be surprised if the mk8 Golf wears a similar face.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 25 May 2018, 18:02

Quote from: SRGTD on 25 May 2018, 16:05

Quote from: Sootchucker on 25 May 2018, 15:28

Actually this is quite interesting to me. The wife's car (a 2016 Polo Blue GT), is now over 2 years old and she loves it, so she's decided she wants to purchase it outright next year (we have the money to pay it off already). thing is when we purchased the car, we got the dealership to throw in the 2 years free servicing. Well, she's recently used the last of her two free services, so we were wondering what to do next year when the 3rd year one is due ?

Are you saying that you can extend the service contract with VW, if so how please ?

I don’t think you can extend the original service plan that you had. VW have a service plan for cars over 1 year old, so you’d just take out a new two year plan for cars over 1 year old. This gives you one minor and one major service and you can pay the full cost up front or pay monthly over an 18 month period. Total cost is £476.82, which doesn’t represent much of a saving over VW’s current prices for a minor and major service, but I like the convenience of paying monthly, and the cost of the service plan is inflation proof, should VW decide to increase its servicing costs. When I took this plan out, it represented an overall saving of around £25 for the two services. It’s a bit less of a saving now, as the monthly cost has increased from £25.99 to £26.49.

Unlike the 3 year service plan I had on my mk6 Golf, VW’s current 2 year service plans don’t include a brake fluid change, so you’d need to factor in the cost of this at the 3 year service (current cost £64 on VW website) 

Details at link below;

http://www.vwfsaftersales.co.uk/ourplans/over-1-year/#

Some dealers offer their own service plans. The one that Watts has sound like it may be a dealer’s own service plan and it’s a little cheaper (£22 x 20 payments so £440), and also includes reduced cost MOTs and collection / delivery of customer’s car.

Exactly. My dealer reckoned £360 for the major and £180 for the minor so saving around £100 plus the cheap mots and 2x collections at £12 each. I thought that good value and handy to spread the cost, especially if anything unexpected should crop up during the services. It was with Lookers should that help.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Guzzle on 25 May 2018, 18:08

Quote from: SRGTD on 25 May 2018, 17:59

Quote from: JoeGTI on 25 May 2018, 17:13

I've seen a few of those Polo's now and tbh I think they're quite ugly - from the front at least. And just fairly unremarkable from every other angle.

Quote from: fredgroves on 25 May 2018, 17:24

Looks like an ugly Astra

Quote from: Booth11 on 25 May 2018, 17:29

That’s truly horrible.

As the saying goes......beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I quite like it, especially the GTI+ version, although I dislike the diamond cut alloys.

On the basis that the Polo, T-Roc and Arteon represents VW’s current design language, don’t be surprised if the mk8 Golf wears a similar face.

Agree with you, I actually quite like it. Just a pity that the GTI models are once again a dsg only affair.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 25 May 2018, 20:41

Manual gearbox is coming soon for the GTi/GTi+ 👍

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Colh on 25 May 2018, 20:54

Must admit I prefer the looks of the new Seat Ibiza to the Polo.  I was tempted with the Polo GTI but pcp monthly figures were too close to Golf GTI due to lack of discounts when I looked a few months back.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Guzzle on 25 May 2018, 21:02

Quote from: mcmaddy on 25 May 2018, 20:41

Manual gearbox is coming soon for the GTi/GTi+ 👍

Cheers mcmaddy, i'll keep my eyes peeled.👍

Any ideas when we might see the 1.5 TSi Evo? I note SEAT have temporarily stopped taking orders for it in the Ibiza.

Title: wonder wheels sealant
Post by: Ibdrew on 26 May 2018, 16:23

Removed all for Santiago’s and cleaned  coated with wonder wheels sealant after reading review

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/accessories-tyres/60553/best-wheel-sealant-2018

£6.50 from Wilko

Love the look of the Santiago’s, but they are an absolute pain to keep looking good, hopefully this sealant will live up to the review, but £6.50 it’s got to be worth a try.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 26 May 2018, 23:59

Quote from: Guzzle on 25 May 2018, 21:02

Quote from: mcmaddy on 25 May 2018, 20:41

Manual gearbox is coming soon for the GTi/GTi+ 👍

Cheers mcmaddy, i'll keep my eyes peeled.👍

Any ideas when we might see the 1.5 TSi Evo? I note SEAT have temporarily stopped taking orders for it in the Ibiza.

I wouldn't count on a manual Polo GTI/GTI+ any time soon. Some say you'll be able to order one from September, but with the current waits of around 42 weeks, you'll be pushing towards a 69 plate next year to actually get one.

I have one on order that is getting built next week or the week after, to replace the wife's 3 door A1 1.6TDI Sport, which would be a perfectly good car to keep if it were 5 door. There are rumours are that the SA Uitenhage plant is shutting down for 2 or 3 months, depending on the source. Whether this is the cause of the 42 week wait is debateable (is it a 30 week wait + shutdown time, so post shutdown placed orders "only" take 30 weeks?).

As much as I dislike the DSG for it not doing what i'd do for 5% of the time (yes i'm a harsh critic, but not being stuck in crawling traffic on my commute, the convenience of how the DSG handles the commuter crawl -saving your left knee from clutch cramp is not something i'd benefit from), I think VW is taking the gearbox choice away from us for anything that impacts their fleet CO2 ratings significantly.

With WLTP coming in, I think we'll see the end of manuals for all but the most frugal of 1.0TSI variants (and even then, if the market will stomach it, VW may decide to end manuals altogether to narrow their inventory). On paper DSG 6 speed outdoes the manual for CO2 on current test cycles, even though in the real world they're about 10% thirstier, will WLTP be more realistic on that score? The 7 speed DSGs are modestly better on mpg than manuals in the real world where people actually do motorway speeds and that tall 7th gear pays dividends.

I managed to jump on a scheduled build for a GTI+ that had a few options I would not have bought myself. It had to be Flash Red (Pearl Black was 2nd option, but then the grilles would be lost in that colour - although some may say that the red strip would be lost in Flash Red), with Brescias (much like the standard Golf R wheels are fugly to me, so it is with the standard Polo and Golf GTI wheels, and the Brescias are only a £350 extra). Options are Nav with app net (useful), and rear camera (which I think is a total waste of money, never found the ultrasonic front/rear sensors lacking in letting me know how close that obstacle is).

I had looked at the Seat Ibiza 1.5TSI EVO, heavily discounted to cover the poor residuals - the wife was put right off by one tiny aspect of the Ibiza, manual rear windows only (elegance model excepted, with only 1.0TSI engines). Getting a local Seat dealer to actually take an interest in a paying customer was also an issue, they just have no interest in selling anything as Seat seem to have pulled almost everything for order ahead of having to comply with WLTP.

I like the Polo aesthetic in the flesh, that crease is quite muscular, and the front end of the Polo GTI looks considerably better than the normal models I like that the rear lights aren't fussy, but the tail pipes could have a bit more to them, than the twin pipes in the style of Golf GTD (central twins perhaps, like the Lupo GTI used to have). It's all fairly safe evolutionary stuff, just like the Golf does. Apart from the 4 pipes, unless you pick Lapiz Blue and/or Prets, the R is very under the radar compared to the GTI/GTD.

I think that the Polo GTI+ is a bargain next to the Golf GTI, comparable in equipment levels - I can live without auto climate control  for adjustable suspension that isn't the full-blown DCC, pretty much everything else on the Golf GTI is also on the Polo GTI+. No grab handles is a plus for me, as I hate to see my friend Dave hanging off mine in the Golf with all his weight, blocking half my the passenger window with his meaty arm. It's a pity that the whole door card is the same hard material as the bottom 3/4 of the Golf's door card, and i'm not a fan of the extended bonnet via the painted strip in the front grille, but those are my only gripes. I prefer the look of the seats in the Polo GTI, shaped more like the MK6 Golf GTI's seats There's a lot to like - I can see a lot of people downsizing into one in future, and I mean downsizing in a very understated way - the Polo has 10mm less rear legroom than my R when I've adjusted the front seat to drive - I measured it up. 

90% of the car for 2/3 of the money, and the residual expectations from GFVs are a smidge better than the Golf GTI's (although that may soften a bit over the lifecycle of the car).

Will the Golf 8 have fairly obvious cost savings over the 7? I think the MK5 was the pinnacle of the Golf so far - it was value for money (just under £21k for the GTI when it phased out for MK6) and had the most sophisticated multilink rear suspension VW have ever made for the Golf. VW have been cost cutting, yet charging more for the privilege ever since (but still managing to be a little more premium than pretty much everyone but Audi). In 10 years for the newer version of the same car to almost be 50% more costly during a period of record low inflation seems very wrong.


I'm aiming to keep the R until at least the 8R or all new S3 comes out, I have the 5 year factory warranty, I can't think of anything I want to replace it with right now - and i'm not in the least bit bored by it (I usually develop an itch for something newer after 2 years), but don't clean it half as often as I should.

On another note - Sootchucker's comments about the R and to a lesser extent all performance VWs - i'd agree they're all getting a little boring as they improve in their composure. My Scirocco 170TDI was far more exciting than my 7GTD, and felt faster, even though it wasn't. I put that down to the now very linear power delivery and how much more composed the MQB platform is. Standard GTD bored me, boxed GTD was a different animal.

Similarly, the R's increased rate of acceleration over the GTI made it a much more exciting car for me on the occasion you do find yourself with room to open it up from a low speed (like the Newcastle central motorway from the coast road, where the sliproad is on the right, dumping you into the fast lane from a relatively slow speed. It was worth the extra for me, that 4WD isn't really intrusive once you're beyond tramping range for a 2WD. I suspect in a similar way, the Clubsport feels a completely different animal to a 220ps GTI, that raw acceleration does overcome the linearity of power development for me.

If we wanted a greater rate of excitement, we'd all be in slippery Toyota GT86s (my neighbour has one that is cocooned between November and March because he dares not drive it below 5C), or putting Michelins on the front wheels and Bridgestones on the back. Excitement s being eroded by progress.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 27 May 2018, 19:34

Took it to the World Rally Cross at Silverstone, parked it with a few other Golf Rs thanks to Racingline

Went out for a passenger ride with the German R team who were driving five Rs around the National Circuit with some chopping, changing and amazing driving, great fun but the two things that coming to my head were under steer and body roll when they were on the limit

I agree with you Sootchucker and in reality the chap for German said they are too easy to drive fast

These have been abused for 3 days there

RX was amazing and recommend it as great to watch

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 27 May 2018, 22:36

Got round to reinstalling my door warning lights, rear footwell lighting and red foot well LED bulbs saved over from the GTD

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1748/41663256214_d941d02ae0_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/26tD5xG)

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/893/40578712410_221be79d37_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/24PNvsA)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1754/40578711910_fb53183978_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/24PNviY)

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/902/28513430548_cc80647c34_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KrCMvw)

(BTW, ignore the fact that the sill Tims look as though they haven't been fitted right, after the photos were taken they were fully attached and butt up to the sills).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: BobbyT on 28 May 2018, 00:10

They look great, how bigger pain are they to fit?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 28 May 2018, 13:12

A bit of a faff especially the rear doors, (as the inside of the door card where the lights fit into needs a little trimming), but overall not too bad. 2 hours from start to finish for everything (including removing all 4 door cards which I’m a bit of an expert at now  ;D ;D )

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Guzzle on 28 May 2018, 13:20

Looks great Sootchucker, nice little understated mod 👏

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 28 May 2018, 13:22

Quote from: Sootchucker on 28 May 2018, 13:12

A bit of a faff especially the rear doors, (as the inside of the door card where the lights fit into needs a little trimming), but overall not too bad. 2 hours from start to finish for everything (including removing all 4 door cards which I’m a bit of an expert at now  ;D ;D )

Is there a kit for the rear footwell lights and if so where from? Very smart :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 28 May 2018, 14:49

Got mine from here about 18 months ago. Totally plug and play and zero cutting or splicing into the factory wiring.

http://www.carsystems.pl/vw-footwell-lighting-rear-plug-play-harness,id1993.html (http://www.carsystems.pl/vw-footwell-lighting-rear-plug-play-harness,id1993.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 28 May 2018, 15:27

Some of us don’t even have front footwell lights!  :cry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: deltarikk on 28 May 2018, 15:41

Very smart Sootchucker, nicely done mate  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 28 May 2018, 16:11

Quote from: Sootchucker on 28 May 2018, 14:49

Got mine from here about 18 months ago. Totally plug and play and zero cutting or splicing into the factory wiring.

http://www.carsystems.pl/vw-footwell-lighting-rear-plug-play-harness,id1993.html (http://www.carsystems.pl/vw-footwell-lighting-rear-plug-play-harness,id1993.html)

Excellent, cheers! Does the car really need coding? Is that from VCDS/OBD11?

Quote from: Exonian on 28 May 2018, 15:27

Some of us don’t even have front footwell lights!  :cry:

I'm fairly sure your CS has it's compensations! :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 28 May 2018, 16:30

No coding required if you already have front footwell lights. Might if you don’t ?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 28 May 2018, 17:00

Quote from: Sootchucker on 28 May 2018, 16:30

No coding required if you already have front footwell lights. Might if you don’t ?

Great news, thanks :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wantmygti on 28 May 2018, 20:35

Quote from: Exonian on 28 May 2018, 15:27

Some of us don’t even have front footwell lights!  :cry:

Ditto. Have you noticed a way of adding them on your travels??

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 28 May 2018, 20:50

Quote from: wantmygti on 28 May 2018, 20:35

Quote from: Exonian on 28 May 2018, 15:27

Some of us don’t even have front footwell lights!  :cry:

Ditto. Have you noticed a way of adding them on your travels??

Kufatec and carsystems.eu will almost definitely sell looms or kits.
To be honest it’s not something that bothers me. It’s quite nice not knowing how dirty my floor mats are!  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wantmygti on 28 May 2018, 21:13

Quote from: Exonian on 28 May 2018, 20:50

Quote from: wantmygti on 28 May 2018, 20:35

Quote from: Exonian on 28 May 2018, 15:27

Some of us don’t even have front footwell lights!  :cry:

Ditto. Have you noticed a way of adding them on your travels??

Kufatec and carsystems.eu will almost definitely sell looms or kits.
To be honest it’s not something that bothers me. It’s quite nice not knowing how dirty my floor mats are!  :laugh:

I’m not going to do much if it’s not easy - no major loss as you say. Would rather get the red pinstripe light working in the door...?? But again probably not worth taking the door off etc.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 28 May 2018, 21:32

Quote from: wantmygti on 28 May 2018, 21:13

Quote from: Exonian on 28 May 2018, 20:50

Quote from: wantmygti on 28 May 2018, 20:35

Quote from: Exonian on 28 May 2018, 15:27

Some of us don’t even have front footwell lights!  :cry:

Ditto. Have you noticed a way of adding them on your travels??

Kufatec and carsystems.eu will almost definitely sell looms or kits.
To be honest it’s not something that bothers me. It’s quite nice not knowing how dirty my floor mats are!  :laugh:

I’m not going to do much if it’s not easy - no major loss as you say. Would rather get the red pinstripe light working in the door...?? But again probably not worth taking the door off etc.

If the red light is actually in the CS door trim I’d like that working.
The white led is missing in the door release aperture which doesn’t bode well.
A few CS owners with leather have said they have ambient lighting.
A few years ago it would have been my mission to find out but I hardly use the car these days so don’t give it much thought.
If I get time I’ll search the German forums.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wantmygti on 28 May 2018, 21:54

Quote from: Exonian on 28 May 2018, 21:32

Quote from: wantmygti on 28 May 2018, 21:13

Quote from: Exonian on 28 May 2018, 20:50

Quote from: wantmygti on 28 May 2018, 20:35

Quote from: Exonian on 28 May 2018, 15:27

Some of us don’t even have front footwell lights!  :cry:

Ditto. Have you noticed a way of adding them on your travels??

Kufatec and carsystems.eu will almost definitely sell looms or kits.
To be honest it’s not something that bothers me. It’s quite nice not knowing how dirty my floor mats are!  :laugh:

I’m not going to do much if it’s not easy - no major loss as you say. Would rather get the red pinstripe light working in the door...?? But again probably not worth taking the door off etc.

If the red light is actually in the CS door trim I’d like that working.
The white led is missing in the door release aperture which doesn’t bode well.
A few CS owners with leather have said they have ambient lighting.
A few years ago it would have been my mission to find out but I hardly use the car these days so don’t give it much thought.
If I get time I’ll search the German forums.

Looking up close it seems to look like the outer lens is there but it’s very thin, certainly looks the same as a friends GTi. Quite what’s behind it is anyone’s guess. Not sure it it need plugging in, an extra bit of loom purchasing, or just a bit of coding. I’ve played with the coding side of things but there are so many options. I did manage to get the ambient lighting brightness control to come on in the head unit but it didn’t do anything.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MjrSharpe on 28 May 2018, 22:14

Detailed my engine bay whilst cleaning the rest of the car. Happy with the result. Engine covers which I painted a few months holding up well too.
https://flic.kr/p/27xL53L

https://flic.kr/p/27xL5mm

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JasonGTD on 29 May 2018, 11:39

Reached my first 300 Miles.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: deltarikk on 29 May 2018, 14:50

Quote from: MjrSharpe on 28 May 2018, 22:14

Detailed my engine bay whilst cleaning the rest of the car. Happy with the result. Engine covers which I painted a few months holding up well too.
https://flic.kr/p/27xL53L

https://flic.kr/p/27xL5mm

Nice job mate, did you paint the covers yourself? ......looks good imho

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MjrSharpe on 29 May 2018, 15:06

Quote from: deltarikk on 29 May 2018, 14:50

Quote from: MjrSharpe on 28 May 2018, 22:14

Detailed my engine bay whilst cleaning the rest of the car. Happy with the result. Engine covers which I painted a few months holding up well too.
https://flic.kr/p/27xL53L

https://flic.kr/p/27xL5mm

Nice job mate, did you paint the covers yourself? ......looks good imho

Thank you. I did indeed. Just used primer, paint and lacquer from Halfords and it seems to being sticking it out well.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: carlt69 on 30 May 2018, 19:13

I finally got a private plate and the number plates are now on  :cool: :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 30 May 2018, 19:41

First service carried out by JCT600 Sheffield. No complaints although their washing leaves a lot to be desired and if I wasn’t handing the car back this week then I wouldn’t have let them wash even though it’s not even mine!

Anyway, had a GTD Estate as loaner - what a rare sight they are! Anyone had the estate on here?

Also they fitted a Data plug thing but didn’t tell me, just left the box on the seat. Downloaded the App and doesn’t seem to tell you a great deal.

(https://s26.postimg.cc/wjtdhu221/D3_AB8_E48-53_E9-42_BF-96_C7-_BD659_E6_B2_DAF.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/o1jxdhvj9/)

(https://s26.postimg.cc/gyc1xvao9/D840_AADD-889_A-4785-_AAB1-06_F0_A0_B30427.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/fw1vfbrut/)

(https://s26.postimg.cc/4jp9xjbg9/2_F690_D25-76_E1-428_D-862_F-_C82_AC5979_B68.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/axed0sgc5/)

(https://s26.postimg.cc/mz9quxhux/14_AF558_F-6_ACE-44_B7-8_AAE-6_A163_C58_F623.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/mz9quxhut/)

(https://s26.postimg.cc/nosj7b5jt/3453_D027-_C265-4_EB2-9_B67-2_AB4_D4_E46_C11.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/7qjth6bbp/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: jaceyboy on 01 June 2018, 09:33

Yup the app is crap

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mkviken on 01 June 2018, 14:17

(https://s33.postimg.cc/4hnwchnwf/6_D004845-9944-4_C7_C-8377-090171_AC2_A78.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/gjja6mx4r/)

Insect population took a bit of a doing today

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 01 June 2018, 16:07

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 30 May 2018, 19:41

if I wasn’t handing the car back this week

Have I missed something here?  :huh:

Quote from: mkviken on 01 June 2018, 14:17

(https://s33.postimg.cc/4hnwchnwf/6_D004845-9944-4_C7_C-8377-090171_AC2_A78.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/gjja6mx4r/)

Insect population took a bit of a doing today

Looks like someone had a good drive out!

It'll be fun getting that lot off  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dereks on 01 June 2018, 17:04

Quote from: dereks on 20 May 2018, 17:25

Quote from: monsta on 20 May 2018, 17:08

Quote from: dereks on 20 May 2018, 12:03

It’s now thrown up a warning light. Book says emissions? But it must be linked google seems to suggest water pump being a weakness on this engine.

My 63 plate has been in the garage for this exact same issue - needs a new thermostat housing to cure.  You're lucky if you've just purchased from a dealer as they'll cover it. Seems to be bit of an issue, had mine done locally for about £500 including the water pump (which was fine but it's part of the same housing so might as well have it replaced at the same time).

Thanks, does seem to be an issue on this engine fair few similar on the web and probably the reason it got traded in!

Update.

Car repaired.As mentioned thermostat housing and water pump were the issues all good now.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JasonGTD on 03 June 2018, 14:07

Took her for a wee scenic drive.

(http://i862.photobucket.com/albums/ab181/Jasonza3/34345912_1821379127919349_2485852987033911296_n.jpg) (http://s862.photobucket.com/user/Jasonza3/media/34345912_1821379127919349_2485852987033911296_n.jpg.html)

(http://i862.photobucket.com/albums/ab181/Jasonza3/34348126_1821379181252677_970001557594570752_n.jpg) (http://s862.photobucket.com/user/Jasonza3/media/34348126_1821379181252677_970001557594570752_n.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Guzzle on 03 June 2018, 14:11

Your sig is now due an update Jason  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JasonGTD on 03 June 2018, 14:14

Quote from: Guzzle on 03 June 2018, 14:11

Your sig is now due an update Jason  :wink:

Yeah true lol

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 04 June 2018, 07:47

Set of these black chrome door lock covers was waiting for me when I arrived in work this morning (forgot I ordered them), as I've been abroad on business all last week.

Will fit them later.

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1750/41651308085_4f733d4e7a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/26szQMt)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 04 June 2018, 08:48

Quote from: Sootchucker on 04 June 2018, 07:47

Set of these black chrome door lock covers was waiting for me when I arrived in work this morning (forgot I ordered them), as I've been abroad on business all last week.

Will fit them later.

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1750/41651308085_4f733d4e7a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/26szQMt)

I ordered some silver ones but was sent covers for a Subaru by mistake. Got a refund just fine but annoying. Those black ones do look smart though, perhaps I'll give it another go and get them.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 04 June 2018, 15:17

Hopefully I've managed to fix the rattly plastic trim behind the rear view mirror. It's rattled from day one so I finally decided to take it all apart. Appears it's never been clipped in properly although it's looked like it was.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 04 June 2018, 16:17

All fitted - quite pleased with the look.

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1758/42560980161_ff75467cc2_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/27QY9AM)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 04 June 2018, 22:19

Got this in my GTI on the way home from work tonight. Pretty amazed considering the car has only just over 320 Miles on it so is still very tight. Total journey 14 Miles, and as the motorway was packed, I could only cruise at around 55-60mph, which no doubt contributed greatly to the figures. Driving mode - normal

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1725/41661354515_3e3faccbec_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/26ttkeM)

What was even more amazing, was that coming off the motorway (with 3.5 Miles to go), it was showing 51.7 mpg, but I lost a few due to the last part of the journey though through town with numerous traffic lights etc.

Pretty amazing for a brand new DSG hot hatch with 230ps !

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Guzzle on 04 June 2018, 22:57

That's very impressive considering the power on tap. :smiley:

Got 58mpg tonight in the manual GTD. Similar speed,  busy motorway, but quite hilly with some steep inclines. Always seem to queue on the downhill sections  :sad:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 05 June 2018, 08:08

Quote from: Sootchucker on 04 June 2018, 22:19

Got this in my GTI on the way home from work tonight. Pretty amazed considering the car has only just over 320 Miles on it so is still very tight. Total journey 14 Miles, and as the motorway was packed, I could only cruise at around 55-60mph, which no doubt contributed greatly to the figures. Driving mode - normal

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1725/41661354515_3e3faccbec_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/26ttkeM)

What was even more amazing, was that coming off the motorway (with 3.5 Miles to go), it was showing 51.7 mpg, but I lost a few due to the last part of the journey though through town with numerous traffic lights etc.

Pretty amazing for a brand new DSG hot hatch with 230ps !

I’ve realised that good mpg figures are only really achievable in the right conditions. If you start your journey and are stuck in queuing traffic then a good mpg is not happening. If you head off, down a hill or flat with light traffic and no traffic lights then no problems.

My last 2k Miles in mine average was showing 30mpg. And that included some making some very fast progress round the Brecons with a group of mates where the average for the day dropped to 25ish.

I’d say enjoy the car for what it is. If you want economy, get the GTD!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 05 June 2018, 08:16

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 05 June 2018, 08:08

I’d say enjoy the car for what it is. If you want economy, get the GTD!

From what I've read, The GTD isn't all that when it comes to economy. Most cars will produce good figures if the conditions are right. Hell, I've even seen 48mpg in my Amarok. I've given up worrying about fuel economy. I'd rather spend less on an older car and enjoy driving it without having to penny pinch on fuel. £95 to fill it up every 550 miles still smarts tho'.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 05 June 2018, 08:21

Agreed, but I actually wasn't on an economy run, just traffic circumstances.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 05 June 2018, 08:57

Quote from: dubber36 on 05 June 2018, 08:16

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 05 June 2018, 08:08

I’d say enjoy the car for what it is. If you want economy, get the GTD!

From what I've read, The GTD isn't all that when it comes to economy.

The GTI has 75% of the fuel economy of the GTD is the rough guide.

If you are someone doing 5k a year then you aren't going to see much difference (and probably clog the DPF). If you are doing 25k you are saving about 80 quid a month (I used to reckon about 65 quid but fuel prices have rocketed now the Saudi's have finished wiping out US Shale extraction). I know probably if you have a £35k car to do 5k miles PA you probably don't care about 80 quid a month, but I do!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 05 June 2018, 14:48

about the only two things that I think could be improved easily on the Active info display is red needles (I miss them from the previous cars), and better legibility of the temperature and fuel gauges which can be quite hard to see (which weirdly would be improved by red needles).

So, as it seems no one has unlocked or found anyway to display the needles in Red (or Blue for the "R"), I'm given a different skin a bit of a chance. I was originally at Tube Variant 3 (standard for the GTI), and I've now changed it to Tube Variant 2. This give slightly clearer fuel and temperature gauges, but also adds in the "classic" display of just the needles without any additional information for a de-cluttered view. Also, this view now shows the incremental speeds on the speedo in between say 20 and 40 mph (with 30 mph being shown for example)

So far, the only downsides seems to be a) no fancy animated graphics on startup (when the gauges draw themselves on screen from the blackness), and b) the Speedometer now tops out at 160 mph  not 180 mph as before (pretty sure I'm not going to be pushing the limits of that). I'll give it a few days evaluation them report back. I might go back to stock, I might not - who knows

Anyway, here's how it currently looks with "classic" view shown.

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1730/42584846251_cb404fdaa4_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/27T5ta6)

 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 05 June 2018, 16:19

Quote from: fredgroves on 05 June 2018, 08:57

I know probably if you have a £35k car to do 5k miles PA you probably don't care about 80 quid a month, but I do!

Few people driving £35k cars will have saved and paid for them, so it will all be about monthly budgeting.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 07 June 2018, 07:37

Well it had to happen sooner or later.... KERBED MY ALLOY  :'( :'( :'(

Car's only a month old and today is my birthday as well........

Really annoying as it was swerving to avoid a Lithuanian HGV that came round a bend towards me partially on my side of the road (well over the white line), so I had to swerve to avoid him and just grazed the kerb. Of course he didn't stop and with traffic behind me I couldn't' either (plus it's solid white lines on the edge of the road so I couldn't have stopped if I wanted). Really gutted and sick now. One bloody month old.

Why oh why didn't I get that dashcam fitted yet  >:( >:( >:(

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1741/42584618132_2b4bef9c4e_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/27T4im1)

Anyone know if this is something say Lepson's could fix and how much it might cost please ?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Eccie on 07 June 2018, 08:40

That’s sh!te sootchucker - you’ll need to check the tyre also. The photo shows some damage to the sidewall!

Happy birthday anyhow

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 07 June 2018, 08:51

Really feel for you.  Gutting!

Lepsons will sort that no problem. Take a look at their costs

http://www.lepsons.com/prices/

That tyre looks like it might need replacing, I’d get that checked.

Despite it.......Happy Birthday!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 07 June 2018, 10:32

Sorry to hear that Sootchucker, gutting. Happy Birthday though :smiley:

I'm mourning the loss this morning of yet another wing mirror :cry: A lorry got the passenger side last year, I just clipped the driver side whilst reversing ironically at the VW garage getting a £5 drain tube replaced. £450. At least there was no damage to the bodywork this time so a straightforward replacement but my precious black mirror cap bought it too :sad:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jeni_R_ on 07 June 2018, 11:05

Weekends plan is to instal my Helix Sub - can i just ask disconnecting the battery what after effects does this have and how do i solve them ? i believe its an issue with the windows ?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 07 June 2018, 11:07

Quote from: Watts on 07 June 2018, 10:32

Sorry to hear that Sootchucker, gutting. Happy Birthday though :smiley:

I'm mourning the loss this morning of yet another wing mirror :cry: A lorry got the passenger side last year, I just clipped the driver side whilst reversing ironically at the VW garage getting a £5 drain tube replaced. £450. At least there was no damage to the bodywork this time so a straightforward replacement but my precious black mirror cap bought it too :sad:

Oops! And ouch too!
How did you manage that?

***************

Happy Birthday Sootchucker, not the greatest of starts to the day though and not the smoothest of starts to ownership. What sort of speed were you doing on impact?
The alloy looks repairable enough but as above, the tyre looks like it might need replacing so hopefully nothing in the suspension geometry knocked out of line.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jeni_R_ on 07 June 2018, 11:17

Quote from: Sootchucker on 07 June 2018, 07:37

Well it had to happen sooner or later.... KERBED MY ALLOY  :'( :'( :'(

Car's only a month old and today is my birthday as well........

Really annoying as it was swerving to avoid a Lithuanian HGV that came round a bend towards me partially on my side of the road (well over the white line), so I had to swerve to avoid him and just grazed the kerb. Of course he didn't stop and with traffic behind me I couldn't' either (plus it's solid white lines on the edge of the road so I couldn't have stopped if I wanted). Really gutted and sick now. One bloody month old.

Why oh why didn't I get that dashcam fitted yet  >:( >:( >:(

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1741/42584618132_2b4bef9c4e_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/27T4im1)

Anyone know if this is something say Lepson's could fix and how much it might cost please ?

Its funny how damaging your car be it wheels or body work makes you feel physically sick like proper puts your day to sh!t eh i kerbed my wheel in the snow in Feb literally touched the kerb and i slammed my steering wheel and called myself all the names under the sun all the way home for being such a dick how could i do something so bloody stupid and had it booked in the very next day for repair honestly i get more stressed about damage to my car than my kids  :grin: :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 07 June 2018, 11:29

Thanks guys - I guess Sh1t happens (trying to be philosophical about this - but it's hard)  :D

I've checked the tyre and the damage looks superficial (just a tiny tear in the outside rubber but it's only a mm or so deep (so no chunk missing or flap of rubber), but I'll get it checked out anyway.

My plans are (I think) a) to buy a replacement Brescia alloy (I've seen a brand new one on the bay from a VW dealer for around £350), get a new tyre on it, then use the existing one as a "spare" (might get it refurbished - might not - as it's bound to happen again !

Or - get the alloy refurbished by Lepson's at a cost of £128.40 (inc VAT) plus maybe add a new tyre for safety (around another £150 ish) so £280 all in - bit of an expensive morning !

I know the Lepson's route is cheaper, but I'm thinking if this happens again, buying another wheel and having a spare (refurbished) might come in handy.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JoeGTI on 07 June 2018, 11:31

It's sh1t but these things happen. Suck it up and get it refurbed... it looks very superficial and easily refurbed. The tyre is most likely fine too tbh - just grazed.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jeni_R_ on 07 June 2018, 11:33

Quote from: Sootchucker on 07 June 2018, 11:29

Thanks guys - I guess Sh1t happens (trying to be philosophical about this - but it's hard)  :D

I've checked the tyre and the damage looks superficial (just a tiny tear in the outside rubber but it's only a mm or so deep (so no chunk missing or flap of rubber), but I'll get it checked out anyway.

My plans are (I think) a) to buy a replacement Brescia alloy (I've seen a brand new one on the bay from a VW dealer for around £350), get a new tyre on it, then use the existing one as a "spare" (might get it refurbished - might not - as it's bound to happen again !

Or - get the alloy refurbished by Lepson's at a cost of £128.40 (inc VAT) plus maybe add a new tyre for safety (around another £150 ish) so £280 all in - bit of an expensive morning !

I know the Lepson's route is cheaper, but I'm thinking if this happens again, buying another wheel and having a spare (refurbished) might come in handy.

OOOOOOOH and happy birthday :) x

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 07 June 2018, 11:47

Quote from: Exonian on 07 June 2018, 11:07

Quote from: Watts on 07 June 2018, 10:32

I'm mourning the loss this morning of yet another wing mirror :cry: A lorry got the passenger side last year, I just clipped the driver side whilst reversing ironically at the VW garage getting a £5 drain tube replaced. £450. At least there was no damage to the bodywork this time so a straightforward replacement but my precious black mirror cap bought it too :sad:

Oops! And ouch too!
How did you manage that?

I was briefly distracted by a parked car on my left and pedestrians and just caught the wall. It's now taped on with a spare mirror cap. Thought about buying a secondhand part and doing it myself but I don't have a great track record with trim removal/refitting :rolleyes: So I'll be back to my red mirror caps...again.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 07 June 2018, 12:38

I'd go for the cheaper Lepsons refurb option. It's a knee jerk reaction to buy a new wheel so that you'll have a spare just in case it happens again. Chances are it won't. My initial thoughts would be to buy a new wheel as it's such a new car, but it makes no financial sense.

On the subject of damaging vehicles, I scuffed the wheel arch / bumper trim on my Amarok last Friday. I was watching my trailer in the mirror as it was a bit tight getting out of a gateway and not watching the front as it scraped along a stone wall. £50 for a new trim from TPS and £40 to get it painted and it's now all good again.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 07 June 2018, 12:59

If it's a front tyre I'd move it to the back as it'll be under less stress just rotating rather than having turning forces on it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 07 June 2018, 14:08

Right chaps, I'm think now of going down the refurbishment route as the tyre actually looks fine and the "damage" is very superficial.

That will cost me £160.00 from Lepson's (including courier delivery to them and back). They state that the repairs are normally undertaken in approximately 3-4 Working days.

Now the question is what to run on the car whilst the wheel is in. I don't want to be running a space saver for a week, so option B (and this is what I'd like advice on please), is that I have the below "spare" wheel assembly that came off my MK5 Golf (see image below of it in the boot of my MK5 back in 2009). It's a steelie, but fitted with a decent Dunlop SP Sport Tyre at a size of 205/55/16. It's been sitting for a number of years since the MK5 was sold (since March 2011 to be precise, in my garage away from direct sunlight), but the question is would that be a better option for a week or so rather than the space saver and will it fit OK to the back of a MK7 GTI ?


The tyre looks OK (just a bit dirty and cobwebby from sitting around, but there's no cracks etc. in the sidewalls and the tyre was brand new and had one ever seen the road once (when I had a puncture in the MK5 for around 10 miles).

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1723/42592520642_c324210aec_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/27TKNub)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 07 June 2018, 14:24

I'd use it. The tyres on my Mk2 are over 10 years old and I don't think twice about using that 2 or 3 times a year.

16" wheels will fit over non PP 312mm front brakes, so will be fine on the rear.

It would be better to use that than your space saver, as they are designed for emergency use only. The 16" wheel is still like a space saver and will need to be treated as such, but it will keep you rolling in more safety.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Vwjap on 07 June 2018, 14:26

Quote from: Jeni_R_ on 07 June 2018, 11:05

Weekends plan is to instal my Helix Sub - can i just ask disconnecting the battery what after effects does this have and how do i solve them ? i believe its an issue with the windows ?

driving it normally clears all the errors, if not obdeleven’s your friend

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 07 June 2018, 15:00

Quote from: Vwjap on 07 June 2018, 14:26

Quote from: Jeni_R_ on 07 June 2018, 11:05

Weekends plan is to instal my Helix Sub - can i just ask disconnecting the battery what after effects does this have and how do i solve them ? i believe its an issue with the windows ?

driving it normally clears all the errors, if not obdeleven’s your friend

Yes, agreed, normally a few ignition cycles and everything clears.
Failing that, OBD11 will sort it quickly.

Quote from: dubber36 on 07 June 2018, 14:24

I'd use it. The tyres on my Mk2 are over 10 years old and I don't think twice about using that 2 or 3 times a year.

16" wheels will fit over non PP 312mm front brakes, so will be fine on the rear.

It would be better to use that than your space saver, as they are designed for emergency use only. The 16" wheel is still like a space saver and will need to be treated as such, but it will keep you rolling in more safety.

My thoughts too.
Shove it in the rear and drive gingerly.

Quote from: Watts on 07 June 2018, 11:47

Quote from: Exonian on 07 June 2018, 11:07

Quote from: Watts on 07 June 2018, 10:32

I'm mourning the loss this morning of yet another wing mirror :cry: A lorry got the passenger side last year, I just clipped the driver side whilst reversing ironically at the VW garage getting a £5 drain tube replaced. £450. At least there was no damage to the bodywork this time so a straightforward replacement but my precious black mirror cap bought it too :sad:

Oops! And ouch too!
How did you manage that?

I was briefly distracted by a parked car on my left and pedestrians and just caught the wall. It's now taped on with a spare mirror cap. Thought about buying a secondhand part and doing it myself but I don't have a great track record with trim removal/refitting :rolleyes: So I'll be back to my red mirror caps...again.

How frustrating! Gutted for you.

Well, sooner or later your track record will improve as you’ll have done it so many times you’ll be a professional trim remover and refitter  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Eccie on 07 June 2018, 16:29

Sootchucker I’d be tempted to go with the new spare wheel approach, changing the tyre over will give you a chance to check it - a spare wheel just gives your more options.

If your passing through Lancashire I can lend you one of my winter wheels (with winter tyre) for a week or so - just PM me

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 08 June 2018, 17:42

Sootchucker - the 16" wheel is very close on rolling radius to the 225/40R18. I use a 17" wheel and tyre off a passat with no issues - I did think that 16" wheels would fit over your (non PP) brakes, it's only the PP that needs a 17" wheel AFAIK.

Ran mine for a week or so on it with no issues, didn't even feel that different on handling.

I feel for you with the kerbing though lol - been there, done that.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 08 June 2018, 19:04

Cheers bud

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: BobbyT on 08 June 2018, 19:07

Bought some of the new VWR shocks to go with their spring kit. Not getting it fitted until mid July though  :sad:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MjrSharpe on 08 June 2018, 22:21

Fitted the red overlay for the gti steering wheel badge and gave the car a coat of auto balm.

https://flic.kr/p/26VZz17

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 09 June 2018, 18:36

Quote from: Sootchucker on 07 June 2018, 14:08

Right chaps, I'm think now of going down the refurbishment route as the tyre actually looks fine and the "damage" is very superficial.

That will cost me £160.00 from Lepson's (including courier delivery to them and back). They state that the repairs are normally undertaken in approximately 3-4 Working days.

Now the question is what to run on the car whilst the wheel is in. I don't want to be running a space saver for a week, so option B (and this is what I'd like advice on please), is that I have the below "spare" wheel assembly that came off my MK5 Golf (see image below of it in the boot of my MK5 back in 2009). It's a steelie, but fitted with a decent Dunlop SP Sport Tyre at a size of 205/55/16. It's been sitting for a number of years since the MK5 was sold (since March 2011 to be precise, in my garage away from direct sunlight), but the question is would that be a better option for a week or so rather than the space saver and will it fit OK to the back of a MK7 GTI ?

Ive just ran my spacesaver on the R for the last 2 weeks without any issues.
It actually got me over 40mpg which I didn't think possible  :grin:

(https://s33.postimg.cc/5ejw69cf3/40_MPG.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jeff Wood on 09 June 2018, 19:37

I've put these 11mm Forge wheel spacers on the rear wheels...

Now I'm debating whether to put 5mm or 8mm on the fronts :)

(https://scontent.fman1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/34791554_10157511548217306_2870912267002576896_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=bb74f10c79f3234cffbc551d0b98d5c5&oe=5BA8E4B2)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: hog_hedge on 09 June 2018, 20:56

Quote from: Jeff Wood on 09 June 2018, 19:37

I've put these 11mm Forge wheel spacers on the rear wheels...

Now I'm debating whether to put 5mm or 8mm on the fronts :)

How much did these cost?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jeff Wood on 09 June 2018, 21:30

£43 from Awesome GTI.

Plus you need longer bolts, and another set of (longer) locking wheel bolts :(

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 10 June 2018, 11:37

Quote from: Jeff Wood on 09 June 2018, 19:37

I've put these 11mm Forge wheel spacers on the rear wheels...

Now I'm debating whether to put 5mm or 8mm on the fronts :)

Couldn't you have got the OZ's in a lower offset to negate the need for spacers?

I'd go 8mm hubcentric for the fronts. The 5mm will be a flat spacer which isn't ideal on the front (or the rear for that matter).

I bought Sparco spacers via their official eBay outlet a few years ago for my R. They come with longer bolts as standard and are really good quality at a decent price. You will still need an extended locker but I didn't bother with them, I just bought an extra four nut caps for standard nuts instead which only cost a few quid from a dealer.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 10 June 2018, 11:39

Quote from: MjrSharpe on 08 June 2018, 22:21

Fitted the red overlay for the gti steering wheel badge and gave the car a coat of auto balm.

https://flic.kr/p/26VZz17

That looks surprisingly good  :cool: :afro:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jeff Wood on 10 June 2018, 12:24

The thing is if I had of got the wheels in et40 and there was any rubbing or clearance problems then I'd be trouble :(

And 5mm don't really need to be hub centric, they'll be enough of the hub sticking out if you see what I mean..

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 10 June 2018, 17:02

Quote from: Jeff Wood on 10 June 2018, 12:24

The thing is if I had of got the wheels in et40 and there was any rubbing or clearance problems then I'd be trouble :(

And 5mm don't really need to be hub centric, they'll be enough of the hub sticking out if you see what I mean..

ET 40 are ok, even on the fronts with 225 tyres


Don’t come crying to us if an expensive Oz comes flying off on a corner and rolls away at speed  :whistle:
Mind you, the dash cam footage could be entertaining  :lipsrsealed:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jeff Wood on 10 June 2018, 17:15

Don't worry id put it straight on YouTube  :grin:

But just to update this story...ive seen a range of hub centric spacers on Amazon that look good quality and not too expensive and I think I'm going to get 8mm for the rear and 5mm for the front. Both sizes are hub centric....tbh after looking at it a lot...i think 11mm is a tad too much (for me)...8 And 5 will be perfect I think....

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 11 June 2018, 14:23

Gave it a wash today only to find a nasty scrape on the front bumper:

(https://s6.postimg.cc/5cf5c2mdt/20180611_140927.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/j63i14ez1/)

Whilst I can't be 100% sure I didn't do it myself I'm pretty sure I would've remembered. That and the door mirror that's being replaced next Monday :rolleyes:. I think I'll get a touch up kit as the bumper has all sorts of marks anyway and if I keep the car a few more years will get resprayed at some point. Still, the new QD and buffing towel I tried today certainly got the rest of my GTI looking pretty good, I think so anyway :smiley:

(https://s6.postimg.cc/wn0gjv79d/20180611_134655.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/uig3is5ml/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 11 June 2018, 14:27

Quote from: Watts on 11 June 2018, 14:23

Gave it a wash today only to find a nasty scrape on the front bumper:

(https://s6.postimg.cc/5cf5c2mdt/20180611_140927.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/j63i14ez1/)

Whilst I can't be 100% sure I didn't do it myself I'm pretty sure I would've remembered. That and the door mirror that's being replaced next Monday :rolleyes:. I think I'll get a touch up kit as the bumper has all sorts of marks anyway and if I keep the car a few more years will get resprayed at some point. Still, the new QD and buffing towel I tried today certainly got the rest of my GTI looking pretty good, I think so anyway :smiley:

(https://s6.postimg.cc/wn0gjv79d/20180611_134655.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/uig3is5ml/)

That's annoying to say the least!
Ps
Get some tyre dressing on them tyres :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 11 June 2018, 14:55

Quote from: kalimon on 11 June 2018, 14:27

That's annoying to say the least!
Ps
Get some tyre dressing on them tyres :wink:

Very :angry: Still, could be worse. This is the only car I've ever owned in 33 years that has ever been in a bodyshop and it's been 3 times in the first 2 years! I really am beginning to wonder if it's jinxed.

Tyres, very true, I've just about run out and I ran out of time today. In other words I couldn't be ar$ed :whistle: :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 11 June 2018, 16:33

Funny Watts, I was starting to think my new GTI was jinxed as well (considering it's only a month old)

First the wireless phone charging option had to have a component removed when the car arrived at the dealers before they would release it to me, resulting in a full strip down of the boot trims before I'd even signed for the car !

Then the damage to the wing on collection that resulting in a protracted time without the car (2 weeks) whilst the body shop sorted it (to be fair brilliantly and to my 100% satisfaction).

Then just last week curbing the alloy avoiding a foreign truck on my side of the road.

I really hope that's my 3 and I can now enjoy the car.....

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 11 June 2018, 17:30

Quote from: Sootchucker on 11 June 2018, 16:33

Funny Watts, I was starting to think my new GTI was jinxed as well (considering it's only a month old)
I really hope that's my 3 and I can now enjoy the car.....

I'm sure you will :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 11 June 2018, 22:31

Went for a drive tonight... can really feel the diff working on the country roads, especially with stability and traction off. Literally pulls you out a corner, really good feeling. 280 Miles on so enjoying running it in  :smiley:

(https://s26.postimg.cc/f5b2ppa3t/86_CA34_D8-0_DF1-4_A01-_B96_E-4_A4_D570898_DD.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/3syh7x1et/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Guzzle on 11 June 2018, 23:32

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 11 June 2018, 22:31

Went for a drive tonight... can really feel the diff working on the country roads, especially with stability and traction off. Literally pulls you out a corner, really good feeling. 280 Miles on so enjoying running it in  :smiley:

(https://s26.postimg.cc/f5b2ppa3t/86_CA34_D8-0_DF1-4_A01-_B96_E-4_A4_D570898_DD.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/3syh7x1et/)

:cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 12 June 2018, 21:53

Waved the R estate goodbye as went back to VW today, 32K in two years and looked fabulous following its final detail.

First time since 2012 I have not had a Golf, first time since 2015 we have been down to one R.

Had the Up GTI for a couple of weeks now and have to admit totally addicted to it as is fun and like a go kart but copes with 150 mile journeys, R does feel very sensible and grown up in comparison.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jdm owner on 13 June 2018, 12:29

De wipered the rear, and fitted Remus non res.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rjwojcik on 13 June 2018, 12:34

Quote from: Jdm owner on 13 June 2018, 12:29

De wipered the rear, and fitted Remus non res.

What ya got?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jdm owner on 13 June 2018, 14:33

Quote from: rjwojcik on 13 June 2018, 12:34

Quote from: Jdm owner on 13 June 2018, 12:29

De wipered the rear, and fitted Remus non res.

What ya got?

s

Mk7 Gti PP Oem +

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jeff Wood on 13 June 2018, 17:02

I've just fitted Creation Motorsport 5mm spacers to the front.

Looks great !! Made a big difference. I'm happy with the spacing now, I think 11m rear and 5mm front is perfect.

(with ET50 wheels that is).


Thing is, I can't stop thinking about Clubsport Spoiler, wish I could get this idea out of my head :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 13 June 2018, 17:43

Quote from: kalimon on 11 June 2018, 14:27

Get some tyre dressing on them tyres :wink:

That remark cut deep so after a one to one with my therapist I decided to be positive and get my wallet out! Only a cheap spray from Halfords but it was quick and easy with decent results:

(https://s6.postimg.cc/a2eqbhysx/20180613_173007.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/f128q12lp/)

(https://s6.postimg.cc/lerbt9zs1/20180613_173024.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/t7hzl95r1/)

Whilst there I also picked up a touch up kit to tidy the scrape I discovered recently on my front bumper, only £9, if it is okay then I'll try and tidy up the dozens of stone chips.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 13 June 2018, 18:02

Quote from: Watts on 13 June 2018, 17:43

Quote from: kalimon on 11 June 2018, 14:27

Get some tyre dressing on them tyres :wink:

That remark cut deep so after a one to one with my therapist I decided to be positive and get my wallet out! Only a cheap spray from Halfords but it was quick and easy with decent results:

(https://s6.postimg.cc/a2eqbhysx/20180613_173007.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/f128q12lp/)

(https://s6.postimg.cc/lerbt9zs1/20180613_173024.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/t7hzl95r1/)

Whilst there I also picked up a touch up kit to tidy the scrape I discovered recently on my front bumper, only £9, if it is okay then I'll try and tidy up the dozens of stone chips.

Well worth they effort, they look fantastic :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: hog_hedge on 13 June 2018, 18:08

Quote from: Jdm owner on 13 June 2018, 12:29

De wipered the rear, and fitted Remus non res.

Is that the Remus non res cat back and not the Remus rear box delete? How are you finding it? I don’t suppose you could post a video?

Thanks in advance.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 13 June 2018, 18:14

Quote from: kalimon on 13 June 2018, 18:02

Quote from: Watts on 13 June 2018, 17:43

Quote from: kalimon on 11 June 2018, 14:27

Get some tyre dressing on them tyres :wink:

That remark cut deep so after a one to one with my therapist I decided to be positive and get my wallet out! Only a cheap spray from Halfords but it was quick and easy with decent results:

(https://s6.postimg.cc/a2eqbhysx/20180613_173007.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/f128q12lp/)

(https://s6.postimg.cc/lerbt9zs1/20180613_173024.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/t7hzl95r1/)

Whilst there I also picked up a touch up kit to tidy the scrape I discovered recently on my front bumper, only £9, if it is okay then I'll try and tidy up the dozens of stone chips.

Well worth they effort, they look fantastic :cool:

Takk :smiley: Just a £4.50 can of Car Plan Tyre Slik but I'm pleased with it. My usual tyre dressing makes a bit of a mess in application so although pleased with the finish I do want to try something more khak-handed user friendly :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ian_C on 13 June 2018, 21:43

Got ready for LeMans  :smiley:

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Anyone else going?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jdm owner on 14 June 2018, 18:45

Quote from: hog_hedge on 13 June 2018, 18:08

Quote from: Jdm owner on 13 June 2018, 12:29

De wipered the rear, and fitted Remus non res.

Is that the Remus non res cat back and not the Remus rear box delete? How are you finding it? I don’t suppose you could post a video?

Thanks in advance.

Hi, yes it's the Remus non res cat back,
Are you on Instagram? Pm me.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 14 June 2018, 22:26

Did my first proper brim to brim fill up since getting the car. 381 Miles covered which took 45.5 litres of Tesco’s finest momentum to brim. Computer was showing an average of 38.5 and calculated at exactly 38mpg dead. To be fair I was taking this tank fairly easy as I’m still running it in.

So at only 600 odd Miles on the clock, I’ve discovered that the GTI’s fuel computer is as accurate as the one in my GTD (i.e. very accurate), and that I’m not actually giving up as big an amount on range and mpg compared to the GTD as I thought I would (I’d typically fill the GTD up around the 420-430 mile range on my usual weekly commute with a fuelly average for the GTD of around 46mpg.)

Think this tank I’ll open her up more so don’t expect to see that on the next tank. Gave it a bit of a hoof on the way back from the petrol station for the first time properly and got some lovely DSG exhaust farts - very addictive !

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Dunc245 on 14 June 2018, 23:30

I've just burn my first tank of fuel in my new Baby. Very similar figures to Soothicker, but I've only covered 380 miles so far.
Oming from a diesel, I have to say I'm very impressed with that for a 245 ps petrol engine. Obviously I won't always get this though.... :evil: :grin: :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: weytf on 15 June 2018, 09:03

My first couple of tanks have been wellllll below 30mpg!

I've not been full throttle or past 4.5k rpm... but there are some cracking roads around where I work, and what else are lunchbreaks for?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 15 June 2018, 10:55

Mine is showing 27mpg  ave for 260 Miles with about 50 left on the range.

My daily commute is 6 Miles and can be stuck in traffic a lot. Pretty much same as my previous 230 GTI.

That said, I’ve given a blip or 2.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: weytf on 15 June 2018, 12:36

Interesting to see people's approaches to running in! I have not been gentle... but I also haven't ragged him either. Set myself some limits and stuck to them. Hopefully he's not been too strained!

One place where I definitely haven't been gentle is in the corners... and oh my the electronic diff is glorious!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 15 June 2018, 13:59

Quote from: weytf on 15 June 2018, 12:36

Interesting to see people's approaches to running in! I have not been gentle... but I also haven't ragged him either. Set myself some limits and stuck to them. Hopefully he's not been too strained!

One place where I definitely haven't been gentle is in the corners... and oh my the electronic diff is glorious!

Always lots of debate about the do’s and don’t’s of running in on forums. After the first 100 miles or so from new when the tyres and brakes need to be run in / bedded in (no hard braking or harsh cornering or wheel spinning - not that I would wheel spin deliberately), I tend to just drive mine normally. IMO the important considerations during the first 1,000 miles are ;

- not to over-rev or labour the engine in any gear
- use the gears freely to vary the engine speed
- always ensure the engine oil is up to temperature before driving enthusiastically; not just during the first 1,000 miles, but always. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Duke Dickson on 16 June 2018, 01:26

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 15 June 2018, 10:55

Mine is showing 27mpg  ave for 260 Miles with about 50 left on the range.

My daily commute is 6 Miles and can be stuck in traffic a lot. Pretty much same as my previous 230 GTI.

That said, I’ve given a blip or 2.

All of that plus about 10 or 15 miles of m-way, each way on top and getting 35-37 as a consistent average, manual as well.

No doubt the motorway and sometimes 50 limit helps, as does additional distance, but how you approach the drudgery and even the opportunities makes a difference as well IMHO  :smiley:.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dereks on 16 June 2018, 13:52

Came out to a flat tyre this morning.

Other side has quite a bit of cracking so 2 new tyres fitted managed to get a decent price with a code for fitting through national tyres Dunlop Sportmaxx for £163.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 16 June 2018, 17:42

Spot the discreet change ???

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 16 June 2018, 17:47

Carbon fibre thing in middle of steering wheel?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 16 June 2018, 17:48

Quote from: JB GTI on 16 June 2018, 17:42

Spot the discreet change ???

Red GTI steering wheel lettering? From Badgeskins?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: paul83 on 16 June 2018, 17:50

Red GTI badgeskins on steering wheel?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 16 June 2018, 18:24

Quote from: mcmaddy on 16 June 2018, 17:47

Carbon fibre thing in middle of steering wheel?

Nope. That’s how they come out the factory.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 16 June 2018, 18:25

Quote from: SRGTD on 16 June 2018, 17:48

Quote from: JB GTI on 16 June 2018, 17:42

Spot the discreet change ???

Red GTI steering wheel lettering? From Badgeskins?

👍

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 16 June 2018, 18:26

Quote from: paul83 on 16 June 2018, 17:50

Red GTI badgeskins on steering wheel?

👍

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 16 June 2018, 18:28

Ordered and arrived within a week from Canada. Pita to line up though  :embarrassed:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: andy28 on 16 June 2018, 18:34

Quote from: JB GTI on 16 June 2018, 17:42

Spot the discreet change ???

(https://s26.postimg.cc/vvg0w9kyh/EDE7_D87_A-_C29_A-44_E1-_BBAF-4_D9_F1338_B120.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/7exv1sk7p/)

Red footwell lights? Or the red GTI on the steering wheel?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: andy28 on 16 June 2018, 18:35

Sorry missed all of the other correct replies haha. Looks good!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 16 June 2018, 18:41

Quote from: andy28 on 16 June 2018, 18:35

Sorry missed all of the other correct replies haha. Looks good!

 :smiley:👍

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: hog_hedge on 16 June 2018, 23:49

Quote from: mcmaddy on 16 June 2018, 17:47

Carbon fibre thing in middle of steering wheel?

That steering wheel is all standard apart from the red GTI logo, and it looks good!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 17 June 2018, 08:11

Quote from: hog_hedge on 16 June 2018, 23:49

Quote from: mcmaddy on 16 June 2018, 17:47

Carbon fibre thing in middle of steering wheel?

That steering wheel is all standard apart from the red GTI logo, and it looks good!

Cheers 😁👍

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: hog_hedge on 17 June 2018, 08:45

Quote from: andy28 on 16 June 2018, 18:35

Sorry missed all of the other correct replies haha. Looks good!

Me too for some reason :grin: I must have been half asleep.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 17 June 2018, 09:17

Quote from: JB GTI on 16 June 2018, 18:28

Ordered and arrived within a week from Canada. Pita to line up though  :embarrassed:

They send you two sets which is a nice touch though!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 17 June 2018, 09:53

Quote from: JB GTI on 16 June 2018, 18:24

Quote from: mcmaddy on 16 June 2018, 17:47

Carbon fibre thing in middle of steering wheel?

Nope. That’s how they come out the factory.

Sure it's clear on a 7  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 17 June 2018, 09:57

Quote from: mcmaddy on 17 June 2018, 09:53

Quote from: JB GTI on 16 June 2018, 18:24

Quote from: mcmaddy on 16 June 2018, 17:47

Carbon fibre thing in middle of steering wheel?

Nope. That’s how they come out the factory.

Sure it's clear on a 7  :smiley:

Yes, My 2015 Mk7 was plain but my Brother in laws 2016 Mk7 has the patterned version  :huh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 17 June 2018, 09:58

👍👍

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 17 June 2018, 14:00

Dodged the rain to give it a wash and QD.  The old girl’s not looking too bad.

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(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/899/42804758832_f1fd20988f_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/28dvzvj)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1824/27984608037_d20df9b576_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JCUr12)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: andy28 on 17 June 2018, 14:24

Looks fantastic!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: weytf on 18 June 2018, 10:59

My kind, caring, and jumpy GTI tried to save me from crashing in to a wall this morning by slamming on the brakes for me. Except it was a hedge, and I was never going to touch it.

Still. Thanks for trying!

In all seriousness though, this is an excellent safety feature, and could well save the life of a child you didn't spot running behind your car when coming out of a space. A pretty niche scenario, but it could happen!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 18 June 2018, 11:01

Were you slow speed manoeuvring or actually driving?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ar899 on 18 June 2018, 11:07

Could someone direct me to a GTI v GTI PP thread? (I assume there is one) - sorry, have tried searching but not found anything. Ta

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 18 June 2018, 11:29

Quote from: ar899 on 18 June 2018, 11:07

Could someone direct me to a GTI v GTI PP thread? (I assume there is one) - sorry, have tried searching but not found anything. Ta

I can't recall one, there have been plenty of posts on the subject on various threads but not a dedicated one.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: hog_hedge on 18 June 2018, 11:45

Quote from: ar899 on 18 June 2018, 11:07

Could someone direct me to a GTI v GTI PP thread? (I assume there is one) - sorry, have tried searching but not found anything. Ta

I’ll save you the hassle, buy the GTI PP unless you seriously can’t afford it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 18 June 2018, 11:47

Got my os door mirror housing replaced and was relieved of £420 :cry: After 3 attempts at having black mirror covers I can only assume they are jinxed so will see how my standard red ones are for me in the luck department.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jeff Wood on 18 June 2018, 11:48

it's a £1000 for 0.2 secs quicker to 60  :wink:

I honestly think if you're gonna get a GTI, get the non performance, and don't get any extras.

Keep it to that price point and it makes sense.

If you start speccing it up with met paint, PP, DCC, Leather , Santiago's etc etc, then you're at the price point of a Golf
R, or (pardon my French) a Focus RS  :grin:

The only extra a GTI really needs imo is an EIbach Pro Kit  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ar899 on 18 June 2018, 11:59

Thanks Jeff - if only I could get the standard GTI... Just weighing up whether to go for the PP or something else completely

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clarky92 on 18 June 2018, 12:06

Quote from: ar899 on 18 June 2018, 11:59

Thanks Jeff - if only I could get the standard GTI... Just weighing up whether to go for the PP or something else completely

I did a non pp vs pp review having owned both in mk7.5 form. Dont listen to people who havent daily driven both, how do they know what a pp or non pp is like having never driven it?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ar899 on 18 June 2018, 12:11

clarky - thanks, do you have a link to that?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ar899 on 18 June 2018, 12:34

..found it ta (apologies for the thread drift)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jeff Wood on 18 June 2018, 12:46

I've driven both.

There's pro's and con's of both.

I actually ordered a PP but then changed my mind, then changed back to a PP, then back to normal.

I just thought it would be better to put that £1000 towards a set of lightweight wheels, I mean what's the point of having a perfomance version if it means having those heavy wheels ??

Same logic applies to the brakes, the performance brakes weight a lot more than the standard breaks, and this is all unsprung weight, so it makes a big difference.



Anyway, it seems new buyers dont have a choice.

But I've owned my 7.5 for a few weeks now and I'm happy with it, I often think to myself did I make the right choice, and I think yes.

Although saying that if it was just a car for me, rather than for my wife as well, then I would have probably got a Focus RS in Nitrous Blue, but the Golf is the perfect all round car, impossible to fault it really.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: weytf on 18 June 2018, 12:51

Quote from: fredgroves on 18 June 2018, 11:01

Were you slow speed manoeuvring or actually driving?

Just reverse parking, but doing so fairly quickly :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ar899 on 18 June 2018, 12:51

Jeff - what are the 'cons' of the PP? (just heavy brakes?) As I posted on clarkys review I actually don't want a noisy exhaust (I know most do) and that is something that puts me off the PP.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rjwojcik on 18 June 2018, 13:09

Quote from: weytf on 18 June 2018, 12:51

Quote from: fredgroves on 18 June 2018, 11:01

Were you slow speed manoeuvring or actually driving?

Just reverse parking, but doing so fairly quickly :)

Trying to do a J turn  :tongue:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jeff Wood on 18 June 2018, 13:28

Ar899...

I didn't notice any difference in the exhaust noise so I wouldn't worry about that.

And yes..after reading about the improved fuel economy and smoother dsg gear changes I'm now back to wishing I had bought a PP :)

Just buy one.. .you won't regret it :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 18 June 2018, 14:56

Quote from: weytf on 18 June 2018, 12:51

Quote from: fredgroves on 18 June 2018, 11:01

Were you slow speed manoeuvring or actually driving?

Just reverse parking, but doing so fairly quickly :)

Ok, thats maneuver braking then and works off of the parking sensors, which are ultrasonic.

Remember with these that sometimes it sees things that aren't really a problem (things like one stinging nettle hanging out of a bush) but equally because its ultrasonic,  it doesn't react too fast... if you go a little too fast, it won't see it until you hit it or if something appears (like someone pushing a shopping trolley behind you in the supermarket) it won't spot it for a little while.

I once reversed into something (and damaged the car) because of the delay - it wasn't moving, I was just going too fast!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Vwjap on 18 June 2018, 16:38

So saw a neighbour washing his van next to my car then throw the dirty water over his van, hitting my passenger door, had to go do something but when I came back he’d used his dirty, grubby sponge to wipe my door down (my car was dirty after just getting back from a 650 mile trip) now there’s dirty great swipe markes all over the door, and it looks like a lot of scratches, motherf🤬r

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 18 June 2018, 18:07

I'd be telling him in future thanks but don't touch my car at all. I'm sure he meant well but politely ask him to just leave it or even better knock on your door and tell you.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Vwjap on 18 June 2018, 18:22

I left a note on his car, so he knocked and I told him you don’t 🤬 touch another mans car, then he pulled out a old dishcloth and said I only used this, he couldn’t understand when I said your having a 🤬 laugh ain’t you, then he tried telling me he was trying to do me a favour, yes a 🤬🤬🤬🤬 expensive favour you 🤬 🛎 end

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 18 June 2018, 20:09

Your probably asking for trouble now if you spoke to him like that. Take it you or him haven't lived next to each other that long?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Vwjap on 18 June 2018, 20:19

A few years, but he’s not English, and you gotta learn you don’t mess with a mans motor 😬

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 18 June 2018, 23:17

Well yes but maybe not as you've done  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: weytf on 19 June 2018, 08:38

Alternatively, acknowledge that the dude was trying to do the right thing, and that you acted like an as***le?

Christ.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 19 June 2018, 09:06

^^^^^^

What he just said.

I would have got the DA out and made sure he was around when I was doing it, but not say anything unless he came over to talk to me. Even then, I would only subtly hint that I was taking out the scratches that he unknowingly inflicted.

Not everyone appreciates cars in the way that people who talk about them to strangers on the internet do. We are a rare breed that few people will ever understand, so we shouldn't force our views on them in an aggressive manor. It won't end well. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Vwjap on 19 June 2018, 09:14

But I haven’t got a DA so I’m going to have to pay a pro to do it,

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 19 June 2018, 09:31

Quote from: Vwjap on 19 June 2018, 09:14

But I haven’t got a DA so I’m going to have to pay a pro to do it,

In the circumstances perhaps a helpful fellow forumite might offer if it's just the door? Perhaps start a help needed type thread in the detailing section? I'm pretty sure someone might help you out for a couple of beer tokens or perhaps a donation to the forum charity :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 19 June 2018, 10:51

That's a mighty fine idea. Where's Rebecca? She needs to make it a sticky.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 19 June 2018, 13:10

I’m here. 

Great idea Watts.  :smiley:

If someone wants to kick off a “Detailing help needed”  thread in he Detailing section, I’ll gladly sticky it.

@Vwjap - what are you waiting for?   :laugh:  Stick up a thread in detailing section stating you need DA assistance and your general (not specific) location and let’s see if we can find someone to help you out. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 19 June 2018, 13:38

Quote from: Booth11 on 19 June 2018, 13:10

I’m here. 

Great idea Watts.  :smiley:

If someone wants to kick off a “Detailing help needed”  thread in he Detailing section, I’ll gladly sticky it.

@Vwjap - what are you waiting for?   :laugh:  Stick up a thread in detailing section stating you need DA assistance and your general (not specific) location and let’s see if we can find someone to help you out.

I don't know about DA assistance......he might shortly need legal assistance if he continues to chew out his neighbours for minor car damage infringements :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 19 June 2018, 16:12

To be honest whist some might not approve of Vwjap's communication skills ( :whistle: ), I can see his point. To spend ages and a lot of money on products machine polishing and protecting the car to have someone wipe it down with a dirty rag would probably enrage me as well. It's a good job that all my neighbours know how anal I am over the cars and so would never dare touch them.

Conversely, even though my direct neighbour has an 11 year old black Honda Civic covered in scratches and cobweb's from year's of neglect, on the very odd occasion that I might catch it with a bit of snow foam etc., I always ask if he wants me to clear it off (95% of the time he just shrugs his shoulders and says nah - don't bother), but I always make a point of asking him, never just cleaning his car down (even though like I say, it's not a well looked after car - but it's not mine either).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: runningman35 on 19 June 2018, 21:06

Hi All,

Not posted in a very long time, but after around 67k covered I have just ordered my mk7 GTD replacement today and feeling a bit guilty as the GTD really is a hard car to beat, and manages to be a great everyday car.

Will miss overly loud sport and sound pack which always manages to bring the boy racer out in me and remind me of my mk5 gti and other faster cars I have owned in past. Anyway onwards and hopefully upwards and Golf GT variant number 5 for me.

Tested the R, new GTD and GTI PP all back to back in the last few weeks and after much deliberation and spec fiddling decided on 3dr DSG, Dynaudio Excite, DB pearl, DCC and Art Velour SS for a change. Really like the R but extra running costs not really justified in my mind by more inert handling heavy feeling when driving 5-7/10ths on the DSG one I tried. Rocket ship though it is, I would get a bit annoyed everyday I feel when just commuting or not “on it”as they say.

I have had a go at detailing my car with a meguairs DA kit and touch up paint and some body shop work for minor Hare altercation.  Dam that front radar sensor is mounted too low! The bloody thing has been taken out twice in my ownership with wildlife to blame each time!

Look forward to sharing some pics of old and new when handover date agreed in future.  Great posts everyone, and really found it hard not to copy the spec of the PP in Indium grey posted up a few pages back. That is a very nice spec overall.
 :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 20 June 2018, 10:31

Quote from: runningman35 on 19 June 2018, 21:06

Hi All,

Not posted in a very long time, but after around 67k covered I have just ordered my mk7 GTD replacement today and feeling a bit guilty as the GTD really is a hard car to beat, and manages to be a great everyday car.

Will miss overly loud sport and sound pack which always manages to bring the boy racer out in me and remind me of my mk5 gti and other faster cars I have owned in past. Anyway onwards and hopefully upwards and Golf GT variant number 5 for me.

Tested the R, new GTD and GTI PP all back to back in the last few weeks and after much deliberation and spec fiddling decided on 3dr DSG, Dynaudio Excite, DB pearl, DCC and Art Velour SS for a change. Really like the R but extra running costs not really justified in my mind by more inert handling heavy feeling when driving 5-7/10ths on the DSG one I tried. Rocket ship though it is, I would get a bit annoyed everyday I feel when just commuting or not “on it”as they say.

I have had a go at detailing my car with a meguairs DA kit and touch up paint and some body shop work for minor Hare altercation.  Dam that front radar sensor is mounted too low! The bloody thing has been taken out twice in my ownership with wildlife to blame each time!

Look forward to sharing some pics of old and new when handover date agreed in future.  Great posts everyone, and really found it hard not to copy the spec of the PP in Indium grey posted up a few pages back. That is a very nice spec overall.
 :smiley:

Congrats on the new car ordered.
At 67k miles I’m not surprised you’ve not posted much, far too busy driving and enjoying the car!! (Which it is what it’s all about really)

DBP the perfect colour if you love detailing.

Fair points you make after your back to back drive of the various models. The GTI PP is a great blend of the best features of the mk7(.5) and you won’t regret the decision.  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Papa John on 25 June 2018, 18:58

Had quite a long chat with Paul at AKS Tuning and subsequently ordered an uprated organic Helix clutch plate, Sachs pressure plate and other gearshift related OEM+ goodies as recommended by Alex, owner of AKS and apparent GTi tuning guru. It's easier to list what won't be replaced, the gearbox, OEM DMF and the trick diff'.

Car goes in to the local'ish VW Indy for open heart transmission surgery, Thursday morning. It'll be the same GTI PP, but better(er) than it was Jim. Been quoted 5.5 hours labour.

If it's of interest? Full post to follow once the work has been completed.  :cool:

Cheers all, Papa John.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 25 June 2018, 20:33

Quote from: Papa John on 25 June 2018, 18:58

Had quite a long chat with Paul at AKS Tuning and subsequently ordered an uprated organic Helix clutch plate, Sachs pressure plate and other gearshift related OEM+ goodies as recommended by Alex, owner of AKS and apparent GTi tuning guru. It's easier to list what won't be replaced, the gearbox, OEM DMF and the trick diff'.

Car goes in to the local'ish VW Indy for open heart transmission surgery, Thursday morning. It'll be the same GTI PP, but better(er) than it was Jim. Been quoted 5.5 hours labour.

If it's of interest? Full post to follow once the work has been completed.  :cool:

Cheers all, Papa John.

I think that would be well worth a thread of its own, reviewing the whole process and how it improves the car plus any downsides.  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MjrSharpe on 25 June 2018, 22:09

Quote from: Booth11 on 17 June 2018, 14:00

Dodged the rain to give it a wash and QD.  The old girl’s not looking too bad.

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1830/41952362265_82c43e207a_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/26VbPGM)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1764/41042567460_5267295888_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/25wMTps)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1725/41952839295_6648902fe0_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/26Vegvr)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1725/42135380654_f72aa4c055_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/27cmQGf)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1757/41042568710_4dbb38cec7_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/25wMTM1)

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/899/42804758832_f1fd20988f_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/28dvzvj)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1824/27984608037_d20df9b576_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JCUr12)

Your car looks amazing. It’s a credit to you, especially in black.
I spent the night fitting some side stripes which I’m quite happy with :)

https://flic.kr/p/25LnWsW
https://flic.kr/p/25LnWzQ

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 26 June 2018, 07:45

Quote from: MjrSharpe on 25 June 2018, 22:09

Your car looks amazing. It’s a credit to you, especially in black.
I spent the night fitting some side stripes which I’m quite happy with :)

https://flic.kr/p/25LnWsW
https://flic.kr/p/25LnWzQ

Thank you.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 26 June 2018, 07:46

@MjSharpe

Took the liberty of posting your pics up from the links.  See below

They really really suit the car.  :cool:


(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1827/41196326010_27b65cccf8_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/25LnWsW)


(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1786/41196326410_887975e564_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/25LnWzQ)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MjrSharpe on 26 June 2018, 09:20

Quote from: Booth11 on 26 June 2018, 07:46

@MjSharpe

Took the liberty of posting your pics up from the links.  See below

They really really suit the car.  :cool:


(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1827/41196326010_27b65cccf8_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/25LnWsW)


(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1786/41196326410_887975e564_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/25LnWzQ)

Many thanks :) I don't know how to post pics  :cry: I just use the flikr links.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 26 June 2018, 11:58

Quote from: MjrSharpe on 26 June 2018, 09:20

Many thanks :) I don't know how to post pics  :cry: I just use the flikr links.

To get the photo to embed from Flickr, you need to copy and paste the BBCode into your post. To do so, if you click on the sweeping arrow to the bottom left of your chosen photo it will bring up a box and then select BBCode along the top of that box, select preferred size and copy and paste the link into your post.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MjrSharpe on 26 June 2018, 12:04

Quote from: Booth11 on 26 June 2018, 11:58

Quote from: MjrSharpe on 26 June 2018, 09:20

Many thanks :) I don't know how to post pics  :cry: I just use the flikr links.

To get the photo to embed from Flickr, you need to copy and paste the BBCode into your post. To do so, if you click on the sweeping arrow to the bottom left of your chosen photo it will bring up a box and then select BBCode along the top of that box, select preferred size and copy and paste the link into your post.

Thank you very much, appreciated :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 26 June 2018, 14:48

Quote from: MjrSharpe on 26 June 2018, 12:04

Quote from: Booth11 on 26 June 2018, 11:58

Quote from: MjrSharpe on 26 June 2018, 09:20

Many thanks :) I don't know how to post pics  :cry: I just use the flikr links.

To get the photo to embed from Flickr, you need to copy and paste the BBCode into your post. To do so, if you click on the sweeping arrow to the bottom left of your chosen photo it will bring up a box and then select BBCode along the top of that box, select preferred size and copy and paste the link into your post.

Thank you very much, appreciated :)

Sorry, above should read sweeping arrow at bottom right not left!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MjrSharpe on 26 June 2018, 16:38

Quote from: Papa John on 25 June 2018, 18:58

Had quite a long chat with Paul at AKS Tuning and subsequently ordered an uprated organic Helix clutch plate, Sachs pressure plate and other gearshift related OEM+ goodies as recommended by Alex, owner of AKS and apparent GTi tuning guru. It's easier to list what won't be replaced, the gearbox, OEM DMF and the trick diff'.

Car goes in to the local'ish VW Indy for open heart transmission surgery, Thursday morning. It'll be the same GTI PP, but better(er) than it was Jim. Been quoted 5.5 hours labour.

If it's of interest? Full post to follow once the work has been completed.  :cool:

Cheers all, Papa John.

Have you remapped your car, or is it just for longevity?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Papa John on 26 June 2018, 21:09

Quote from: MjrSharpe on 26 June 2018, 16:38

Quote from: Papa John on 25 June 2018, 18:58

Had quite a long chat with Paul at AKS Tuning and subsequently ordered an uprated organic Helix clutch plate, Sachs pressure plate and other gearshift related OEM+ goodies as recommended by Alex, owner of AKS and apparent GTi tuning guru. It's easier to list what won't be replaced, the gearbox, OEM DMF and the trick diff'.

Car goes in to the local'ish VW Indy for open heart transmission surgery, Thursday morning. It'll be the same GTI PP, but better(er) than it was Jim. Been quoted 5.5 hours labour.

If it's of interest? Full post to follow once the work has been completed.  :cool:

Cheers all, Papa John.

Have you remapped your car, or is it just for longevity?

Can we say that I'm future proofing the drivetrain while also reserving the option to improve the performance parameters of the vehicle.  :wink: The gearshift action and OEM clutch are items which can and therefore should be improved...

Full post to follow at the weekend.  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 27 June 2018, 22:55

So fair enough, this will be far less interesting than most posts on here. Had a few good long drives. Home to Stockton and back for a long weekend, 520 mile round trip which pushed the car over 25k miles, 40 mpg there in poor traffic (it was a Friday night) and 45 mpg on the way back at a steady 75ish much of the way. Very comfortable and fun when given the opportunity :evil: Then today, a nice trip to Worthing, 120 mile round trip, great drive on the A24, plenty of cameras to spoil some of the fun but a good road to enjoy the drive on. Walk on the beach, toes in the sea, tea on the pier, walk around a poor museum/gallery then back home via a massive traffic jam :rolleyes: Still really enjoying my GTI though, great drive and civilised too, perfect :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mike J on 29 June 2018, 08:17

When your 'improvements' have been completed take it for a decent run.

Fill up then over to France on the ferry, overnight stop somewhere around Bordeaux and you will be swimming in the sea off Algarve by late afternoon. :laugh:

Best of all you shouldn't have to fill up on the way.

Ive done the run twice, previously from northern Germany and this year from Caen.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 29 June 2018, 12:25

Not quite done it as yet but I have bought this:

(https://s6.postimg.cc/ntwkmufnl/20180629_121728.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/u7lnq3kjh/)

A metal shifter bracket off a TT. Once it has been tidied up and bushed with a 42 Draft Designs kit it'll be replacing the plastic and rubber existing parts. Not sure how much difference it'll make but you have got to be in it to win it...

Now the part has been cleaned and the new bushes are on order :smiley:

Can anyone suggest a satin black paint for the bracket which I'm assuming must be galvanised as Mr Google suggests it to be a pita and for one small job I don't want to be spending loads (especially as once fitted it won't be seen again).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mike J on 01 July 2018, 08:54

Hi Watts,
What exactly will that bracket achieve for you?

Im assuming it tightens up the play in the gear stick but?


Ive not tuned engines since I was upping my various 1275 S's to 1299 in the late '60's so Im a little out of touch  :sad:

😉

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: superhans on 01 July 2018, 12:45

Quote from: Booth11 on 17 June 2018, 14:00

Dodged the rain to give it a wash and QD.  The old girl’s not looking too bad.

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1830/41952362265_82c43e207a_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/26VbPGM)

What a jaw dropping example. Stunning.  :nerd:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 01 July 2018, 13:19

Quote from: Mike J on 01 July 2018, 08:54

Hi Watts,
What exactly will that bracket achieve for you?

Im assuming it tightens up the play in the gear stick but?


Ive not tuned engines since I was upping my various 1275 S's to 1299 in the late '60's so Im a little out of touch  :sad:

😉

Hopefully, as you say, tighten things up by removing any flex. The short shifter made such a difference that I'm looking to tweak the shift quality further. If it doesn't make any difference or makes things worse then it is easily reversed and minimal outlay :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mike J on 03 July 2018, 00:49

Thanks gor clearing yhst up Watts.

Keep us updated on how it works out.


Only time I had a short shifter was in '71 when I went off the road and took the gearbox out on a redundant kerbstone lieing on the verge for collection, it took the gearknob down to the top of the tunnel, practically buried it in the carpet!
Oh the joys of youth  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 08 July 2018, 13:00

Washed it in the baking heat!  Phew!

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1766/42555851294_71d5df6dbb_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/27QvRY3)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1763/42555851514_ba70ea9264_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/27QvS2Q)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1765/43225320482_afdb38dbbd_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/28RF4Qf)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MKgti on 08 July 2018, 13:23

(https://s20.postimg.cc/jeqdo123x/20180708_112813.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/m8tj1h4a1/)
(https://s20.postimg.cc/82ds66vz1/20180708_112833.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/q56uxertl/)

Love yours Booth!

Washed mine today too in the heat, even at 8am.
After lots of delaying finally got a DI vessel, what a game changer especially in this heat.
Also used my blower!

Need to get 2 of my wheels refurb though  just trying to find the time to arrange it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 08 July 2018, 13:23

What a trooper!!
Looks amazing as usual :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 08 July 2018, 14:05

@ Booth and MKgti - as Kalimon says, what a couple of troopers :smiley: Both looking great!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 08 July 2018, 14:58

As the antithesis to the world's shiniest black R here's a freshly cleaned but still not shiny Clubsport! :D
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/918/42556220224_6591ed6efc_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/27QxKCU)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/27QxKCU) by Andy S (https://www.flickr.com/photos/158061730@N02/), on Flickr

Quote from: Booth11 on 08 July 2018, 13:00

Washed it in the baking heat!  Phew!

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1766/42555851294_71d5df6dbb_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/27QvRY3)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 08 July 2018, 15:14

Thanks Mkgti, Kalimon and Watts.   :smiley:

@Mkgti.  Looks stunning in the sunshine.  Worth the sunstroke!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 08 July 2018, 15:18

Quote from: Exonian on 08 July 2018, 14:58

As the antithesis to the world's shiniest black R here's a freshly cleaned but still not shiny Clubsport! :D
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/918/42556220224_6591ed6efc_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/27QxKCU)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/27QxKCU) by Andy S (https://www.flickr.com/photos/158061730@N02/), on Flickr

Quote from: Booth11 on 08 July 2018, 13:00

Washed it in the baking heat!  Phew!

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1766/42555851294_71d5df6dbb_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/27QvRY3)

Mine’s shiner, but yours is prettier!  :laugh:  Such a beautiful Clubsport.  :cool:

Well worth braving the relentless sun for Mr Ex.   :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 08 July 2018, 16:10

Quote from: Exonian on 08 July 2018, 14:58

As the antithesis to the world's shiniest black R here's a freshly cleaned but still not shiny Clubsport! :D
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/918/42556220224_6591ed6efc_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/27QxKCU)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/27QxKCU) by Andy S (https://www.flickr.com/photos/158061730@N02/), on Flickr

We really aren't worthy! You washed it! :laugh: :whistle: :smiley: Looks great and shiny! (Heads off with imaginary budget to Autotrader for a Clubsport...).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 08 July 2018, 16:54

Quote from: Watts on 08 July 2018, 16:10

Quote from: Exonian on 08 July 2018, 14:58

As the antithesis to the world's shiniest black R here's a freshly cleaned but still not shiny Clubsport! :D
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/918/42556220224_6591ed6efc_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/27QxKCU)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/27QxKCU) by Andy S (https://www.flickr.com/photos/158061730@N02/), on Flickr

We really aren't worthy! You washed it! :laugh: :whistle: :smiley: Looks great and shiny! (Heads off with imaginary budget to Autotrader for a Clubsport...).

I'm with Watts.
 I'd trade my GTI for a clubsport in the right colour, in a heartbeat if I had the funds.
The best looking Golfs ever made in my opinion :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 08 July 2018, 17:35

Quote from: kalimon on 08 July 2018, 16:54

I'm with Watts.
 I'd trade my GTI for a clubsport in the right colour, in a heartbeat if I had the funds.
The best looking Golfs ever made in my opinion :cool:

Turns out even my imaginary budget was lacking. There were only 3 3dr cars on Autotrader and the one I liked (red naturally :whistle:) was £28k :shocked: Oh well, I was only day dreaming....

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 08 July 2018, 18:18

Quote from: Watts on 08 July 2018, 17:35

Quote from: kalimon on 08 July 2018, 16:54

I'm with Watts.
 I'd trade my GTI for a clubsport in the right colour, in a heartbeat if I had the funds.
The best looking Golfs ever made in my opinion :cool:

Turns out even my imaginary budget was lacking. There were only 3 3dr cars on Autotrader and the one I liked (red naturally :whistle:) was £28k :shocked: Oh well, I was only day dreaming....

Just have to continue to slum it with your regular GTI.  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 08 July 2018, 18:38

Quote from: Booth11 on 08 July 2018, 18:18

Quote from: Watts on 08 July 2018, 17:35

Quote from: kalimon on 08 July 2018, 16:54

I'm with Watts.
 I'd trade my GTI for a clubsport in the right colour, in a heartbeat if I had the funds.
The best looking Golfs ever made in my opinion :cool:

Turns out even my imaginary budget was lacking. There were only 3 3dr cars on Autotrader and the one I liked (red naturally :whistle:) was £28k :shocked: Oh well, I was only day dreaming....

Just have to continue to slum it with your regular GTI.  :grin:

1st world problem :cry: :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 08 July 2018, 18:38

Quote from: Watts on 08 July 2018, 16:10

Quote from: Exonian on 08 July 2018, 14:58

As the antithesis to the world's shiniest black R here's a freshly cleaned but still not shiny Clubsport! :D
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/918/42556220224_6591ed6efc_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/27QxKCU)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/27QxKCU) by Andy S (https://www.flickr.com/photos/158061730@N02/), on Flickr

We really aren't worthy! You washed it! :laugh: :whistle: :smiley: Looks great and shiny! (Heads off with imaginary budget to Autotrader for a Clubsport...).

I do wash it most weeks.
I just don’t drive it most weeks!  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 12 July 2018, 14:03

Gave mine a wash and a wax :smiley:

(https://s6.postimg.cc/qqrvibma9/20180712_133614.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/ec53hzurx/)

(https://s6.postimg.cc/om7ih97sx/20180712_133514.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/rganup9z1/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rwleigh on 12 July 2018, 20:23

Dropped in to my local REVO dealer this morning for a quick oil and filter...
(https://s25.postimg.cc/ln6jf7l1r/volksworld.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 12 July 2018, 21:24

Quote from: rwleigh on 12 July 2018, 20:23

Dropped in to my local REVO dealer this morning for a quick oil and filter...
(https://s25.postimg.cc/ln6jf7l1r/volksworld.jpg)

Looking great, got to love a CS  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 12 July 2018, 21:29

Hit 1000 miles today. And gave it first wash in 3 weeks, some sort of a record for me. Must say, Tungsten a great colour as didn’t really look thy dirty and the colour is really growing on me now  :smiley:

(https://s26.postimg.cc/6xc1bhl09/B165_BA55-0312-42_FE-_B70_E-_D6_C99_B7988_BB.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/cy9q8k7md/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Guzzle on 13 July 2018, 00:06

Ditto Jim, Tungsten is a great colour.  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: deltarikk on 13 July 2018, 17:40

After plucking up some more courage (using the excellent stickies on VWROC forum) have been using the OBD dongle so now have:

Stop/start disabled (yippee!!)
5x brake lights
Headlamp washers off
Fan level display on auto
DRL 75% with headlights

The car hasn't started up and driven off on its own after tinkering so good result!  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 13 July 2018, 20:06

Quote from: deltarikk on 13 July 2018, 17:40

After plucking up some more courage (using the excellent stickies on VWROC forum) have been using the OBD dongle so now have:

Stop/start disabled (yippee!!)
5x brake lights
Headlamp washers off
Fan level display on auto
DRL 75% with headlights

The car hasn't started up and driven off on its own after tinkering so good result!  :laugh:

What is 5x Brake lights?  :huh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 13 July 2018, 20:09

Inners and outers on boot and high level.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 13 July 2018, 21:25

Ah right, is that not how they are normally on a Mk7?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 13 July 2018, 22:18

Brake lights are just on outers I think. Never really taken much notice to be honest  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wantmygti on 13 July 2018, 22:25

Quote from: deltarikk on 13 July 2018, 17:40

After plucking up some more courage (using the excellent stickies on VWROC forum) have been using the OBD dongle so now have:

Stop/start disabled (yippee!!)
5x brake lights
Headlamp washers off
Fan level display on auto
DRL 75% with headlights

The car hasn't started up and driven off on its own after tinkering so good result!  :laugh:

Welcome to the slippery slope!

Dipping DRL with indicators??

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wantmygti on 13 July 2018, 22:26

Quote from: mcmaddy on 13 July 2018, 22:18

Brake lights are just on outers I think. Never really taken much notice to be honest  :grin:

True dat.

Full brake lights are much brighter.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 14 July 2018, 00:04

Yes standard is just the outer brake light.  5x brake light obdeleven/vcds mod enables the inner leds too. Looks much better and how it should have been from factory imo.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 14 July 2018, 07:57

An excellent mod, especially for anyone travelling behind your car😀

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Vwjap on 14 July 2018, 10:21

Shame it’s noy available on the mk7.5 standard lights

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: deltarikk on 14 July 2018, 14:22

Quote from: wantmygti on 13 July 2018, 22:25

Quote from: deltarikk on 13 July 2018, 17:40

After plucking up some more courage (using the excellent stickies on VWROC forum) have been using the OBD dongle so now have:

Stop/start disabled (yippee!!)
5x brake lights
Headlamp washers off
Fan level display on auto
DRL 75% with headlights

The car hasn't started up and driven off on its own after tinkering so good result!  :laugh:

Welcome to the slippery slope!

Dipping DRL with indicators??

Cheers Nick, I think I like the sound of that one.....heading off to look for long coding now!  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wantmygti on 14 July 2018, 18:33

This might help:

https://www.vwroc.com/forums/topic/18592-dimming-drls-with-turn-signal-obd-eleven-coding/

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wantmygti on 14 July 2018, 18:42

Also recommend Scandinavian DRLs on the rear.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Restlessnative on 14 July 2018, 21:59

Got a trade in value of 15164 against a 3 door manual R pre reg(18) 10 miles with no extras. :undecided:
Lot of them coming out now before the plate change.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: deltarikk on 14 July 2018, 22:53

Quote from: wantmygti on 14 July 2018, 18:33

This might help:

https://www.vwroc.com/forums/topic/18592-dimming-drls-with-turn-signal-obd-eleven-coding/

Thanks Nick  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 15 July 2018, 14:39

Decided on an early start yesterday due to the weather forecast bein hot as t turned out to be so 06.30 onwards did both cars full snow and 2 bucket wash dried them off and got some more wax on then.
Grabbed my phone for a cpl of pics before going out on the yellow peril  :whistle: :whistle:

(https://s22.postimg.cc/amjffj61d/2018-07-14_10.46.50.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/z31la06rx/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: jaceyboy on 16 July 2018, 14:48

Did this over the weekend, now for the rear :smug:

(https://i.imgur.com/MDfLkoN.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/7WLkrrz.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 18 July 2018, 06:57

Looking very clean  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: BobbyT on 18 July 2018, 13:34

clean and changed my Cadiz over
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180718/77ef95aca49f27a731b6b876cc3f5c8d.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: deltarikk on 18 July 2018, 14:47

Early morning blast across North Yorks Moors to beautiful Whitby... :cool:.....gets nicer past the crane heading to harbour  :tongue:

(https://s20.postimg.cc/ruytvhzod/Clubsport_Whitby.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 18 July 2018, 15:12

Quote from: deltarikk on 18 July 2018, 14:47

Early morning blast across North Yorks Moors to beautiful Whitby... :cool:.....gets nicer past the crane heading to harbour  :tongue:

(https://s20.postimg.cc/ruytvhzod/Clubsport_Whitby.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Fantastic picture!
Your car looks amazing :drool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: deltarikk on 18 July 2018, 15:27

Thanks kalimon  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MjrSharpe on 18 July 2018, 16:20

What colour of grey is that? It looks fantastic  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: deltarikk on 18 July 2018, 16:42

Quote from: MjrSharpe on 18 July 2018, 16:20

What colour of grey is that? It looks fantastic  :laugh:

Cheers  :wink:.....carbon grey, colours maybe a little saturated off my mob

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Davey-c on 18 July 2018, 18:19

Quote from: deltarikk on 18 July 2018, 14:47

Early morning blast across North Yorks Moors to beautiful Whitby... :cool:.....gets nicer past the crane heading to harbour  :tongue:

(https://s20.postimg.cc/ruytvhzod/Clubsport_Whitby.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Looking good. :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 18 July 2018, 18:25

Quote from: MjrSharpe on 18 July 2018, 16:20

What colour of grey is that? It looks fantastic  :laugh:

It's just a dark grey I believe :evil:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: EINZ CLUBSPORT on 19 July 2018, 06:04

Installed VWR Springs today and did APR stage 1 yesterday.  :laugh:

(http://iforce.co.nz/i/cwm54x10.4di.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: deltarikk on 19 July 2018, 11:54

Sounds like a good couple of days to me EINZ! ......car looks great  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rwleigh on 19 July 2018, 14:05

Quote from: EINZ CLUBSPORT on 19 July 2018, 06:04

Installed VWR Springs today and did APR stage 1 yesterday.  :laugh:

Looks good, what's the ride like now?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: EINZ CLUBSPORT on 20 July 2018, 01:22

Cheers guys. I wish the CSG or Urano Grey was sold in NZ, its my favourite colour!

I'm really enjoying the stage 1 power now and the ride is definitely improved. I leave it in comfort mode mostly for daily driving, Sport mode is firmer for sure and noticeable. The drive-ability to me is the same as its not lowered too much about 15mm or so. I think its a worthwhile upgrade for sure. I'm guessing the springs still need a few more K's to settle a bit more.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 20 July 2018, 12:29

Finally got my 42 Draft Designs shifter bracket bushes in the post today:

(https://s6.postimg.cc/lytlawdlt/20180720_120037.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/5nthel13x/)

Now all I've got to do is fit them and the new to me bracket. But will they make any difference? :undecided:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 20 July 2018, 13:07

You're obsessed with the damn gear change on your GTI!!
Just get a DSG already :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 20 July 2018, 13:27

Quote from: kalimon on 20 July 2018, 13:07

You're obsessed with the damn gear change on your GTI!!
Just get a DSG already :laugh:

Guilty as charged Your Honour :laugh:

I bought a manual to enjoy changing gears so a bit of fiddling keeps me out of trouble and may improve the driving experience :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 20 July 2018, 17:44

Got my metal bracket and solid bushes fitted :smiley:

(https://s6.postimg.cc/4kdygn8i9/20180720_151259.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/jgcho8jwt/)

A bit tricky to see it and just as fiddly to change. Having already changed the lever I thought it should be pretty straightforward but the cable clips were a pita to get off (I'm sure they were a lot easier last time :undecided:) and everything was just awkward to get to. Still, got it changed and then adjusted the shift cables which is where I really got into some bother. I used a 5mm drill bit to lock the lever, on the first attempt reverse get jumping back out, on the second attempt 2nd and 4th wouldn't engage and that's where it remained for several other attempts :angry: I must admit to an air of panic... As it turned out my 5mm drill bit when measured turned out to be more like 4mm. After a frantic hunt to find something else suitable, I found the chuck key from my ancient Bosch drill fitted a treat and on the first attempt all gears including reverse worked perfectly :smiley:

So, was it all worth it? I've only had a quick drive to my local supermarket so far but it does feel better, a bit more precise, smoother, very positive. But whether that's due to the new parts or the cable adjustment, I'm not sure. :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: andy28 on 21 July 2018, 19:35

Removed the baked on bugs from the front of my car. It took a while but it looks so much better now...

(https://s20.postimg.cc/wkqnd9999/DSC_1533_1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/47v5msnix/)

(https://s20.postimg.cc/ycjm842vx/DSC_1530.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/f7gcyco7t/)

(https://s20.postimg.cc/n070qarm5/DSC_1531_1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/kiv9j17pl/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Davey-c on 21 July 2018, 19:55

Looking good Andy. Mine needs done but I’ve got a long drive next week so will clean it once I get back.👍🏻

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mike J on 22 July 2018, 07:45

Quote from: Watts on 20 July 2018, 13:27

Quote from: kalimon on 20 July 2018, 13:07

You're obsessed with the damn gear change on your GTI!!
Just get a DSG already :laugh:

Guilty as charged Your Honour :laugh:

I bought a manual to enjoy changing gears so a bit of fiddling keeps me out of trouble and may improve the driving experience :smiley:

I was taught to double-declutch on hill climbs and still find myself doing it sometimes.
The youger generation sometimes ask what I had just done, which is easy, telling them why is harder.

 :sad:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 22 July 2018, 11:40

Scrubbed it.

Wash day!

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/926/41756115280_1bf7e151fc_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/26BR1j5)

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/842/43517458822_a19df8fd36_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/29iumob)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1824/28676679587_2595ec95c8_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KG4tL8)

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/833/43517455762_04b6f0fbbc_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/29iuktq)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1764/28676635697_480f3f8640_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KG4fHp)

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/841/28676887627_5d17eda7fb_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KG5xB2)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1790/43517732412_3930b58244_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/29ivKHf)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: andy28 on 22 July 2018, 20:31

Looks fantastic... I was a bit worried there was a huge scratch until I realised it was the reflection of a telephone cable - phew!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: deltarikk on 24 July 2018, 18:03

Today the Clubsport was treated to a trip across the Pennines to visit Progressive Parts in Manchester and have VAGSport res delete pipe fitted .......all I can say is I had a much larger grin on mush on the way back...thats saying something if you know what the M62 is like!!  :laugh:.....great bit of kit, more than happy with decision.....thanks to whoever posted on here about having this done recently  :wink: 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 24 July 2018, 18:34

I discovered by chance that my keyless car can be unlocked and the engine can be started even though my key is in a faraday bag!!
I put the key in a metal tin and it still opens and starts the car :shocked:
Anyone else had this issue ?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Dunc245 on 24 July 2018, 19:01

Quote from: kalimon on 24 July 2018, 18:34

I discovered by chance that my keyless car can be unlocked and the engine can be started even though my key is in a faraday bag!!
I put the key in a metal tin and it still opens and starts the car :shocked:
Anyone else had this issue ?

Interesting: I was concerned after picking up my new ar with KSS, so tested it with faraday bag right up to standing beside the door and no entry possible. Haven't left spare in car have you: a mate at work had and got worried etc until he realised  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 24 July 2018, 19:15

Quote from: Dunc245 on 24 July 2018, 19:01

Quote from: kalimon on 24 July 2018, 18:34

I discovered by chance that my keyless car can be unlocked and the engine can be started even though my key is in a faraday bag!!
I put the key in a metal tin and it still opens and starts the car :shocked:
Anyone else had this issue ?

Interesting: I was concerned after picking up my new ar with KSS, so tested it with faraday bag right up to standing beside the door and no entry possible. Haven't left spare in car have you: a mate at work had and got worried etc until he realised  :laugh:

No, the spare is in another faraday bag in my safe.
I've checked these bags since I've had them and they have done their job perfectly until now.
I don't understand how they can just stop being effective.
I'll try a quavers bag later and see if that works :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 24 July 2018, 21:03

Quote from: kalimon on 24 July 2018, 19:15

Quote from: Dunc245 on 24 July 2018, 19:01

Quote from: kalimon on 24 July 2018, 18:34

I discovered by chance that my keyless car can be unlocked and the engine can be started even though my key is in a faraday bag!!
I put the key in a metal tin and it still opens and starts the car :shocked:
Anyone else had this issue ?

Interesting: I was concerned after picking up my new ar with KSS, so tested it with faraday bag right up to standing beside the door and no entry possible. Haven't left spare in car have you: a mate at work had and got worried etc until he realised  :laugh:

No, the spare is in another faraday bag in my safe.
I've checked these bags since I've had them and they have done their job perfectly until now.
I don't understand how they can just stop being effective.
I'll try a quavers bag later and see if that works :smiley:

Is that just an excuse to eat quavers? :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 24 July 2018, 21:27

Quote from: Watts on 24 July 2018, 21:03

Quote from: kalimon on 24 July 2018, 19:15

Quote from: Dunc245 on 24 July 2018, 19:01

Quote from: kalimon on 24 July 2018, 18:34

I discovered by chance that my keyless car can be unlocked and the engine can be started even though my key is in a faraday bag!!
I put the key in a metal tin and it still opens and starts the car :shocked:
Anyone else had this issue ?

Interesting: I was concerned after picking up my new ar with KSS, so tested it with faraday bag right up to standing beside the door and no entry possible. Haven't left spare in car have you: a mate at work had and got worried etc until he realised  :laugh:

No, the spare is in another faraday bag in my safe.
I've checked these bags since I've had them and they have done their job perfectly until now.
I don't understand how they can just stop being effective.
I'll try a quavers bag later and see if that works :smiley:

Is that just an excuse to eat quavers? :laugh:

They're Aldi's finest :smiley:
I believe they are called Quivers :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 25 July 2018, 07:02

Got both my keys in separate bags and still can't open my car standing right next to it. What bags did you buy?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rjwojcik on 25 July 2018, 07:13

My bags have two compartments in them, one which blocks the signal, the other doesn't.  Would yours be the same?

My key also doesn't work when I stand next to the car and try to open it (when the key is in the bag).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 25 July 2018, 07:19

Quote from: mcmaddy on 25 July 2018, 07:02

Got both my keys in separate bags and still can't open my car standing right next to it. What bags did you buy?

They were from Amazon or Ebay. Both have worked fine up until now. It doesn’t really make sense.
My key is currently wrapped in tinfoil which is doing the trick.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 25 July 2018, 07:21

Quote from: rjwojcik on 25 July 2018, 07:13

My bags have two compartments in them, one which blocks the signal, the other doesn't.  Would yours be the same?

My key also doesn't work when I stand next to the car and try to open it (when the key is in the bag).

Yes mine have 2 compartments, both of which now do f@#k all !!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 25 July 2018, 07:56

Quote from: kalimon on 25 July 2018, 07:19

Quote from: mcmaddy on 25 July 2018, 07:02

Got both my keys in separate bags and still can't open my car standing right next to it. What bags did you buy?

They were from Amazon or Ebay. Both have worked fine up until now. It doesn’t really make sense.
My key is currently wrapped in tinfoil which is doing the trick.

I’ve read that Faraday bags don’t have an indefinite life, because of the risk of damage to the protective signal blocking layer if they’re used regularly. If tinfoil works, it does suggest yours have become damaged.

I’d replace them, and test them on a regular basis to ensure they’re still working.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 25 July 2018, 12:35

Quote from: SRGTD on 25 July 2018, 07:56

Quote from: kalimon on 25 July 2018, 07:19

Quote from: mcmaddy on 25 July 2018, 07:02

Got both my keys in separate bags and still can't open my car standing right next to it. What bags did you buy?

They were from Amazon or Ebay. Both have worked fine up until now. It doesn’t really make sense.
My key is currently wrapped in tinfoil which is doing the trick.

I’ve read that Faraday bags don’t have an indefinite life, because of the risk of damage to the protective signal blocking layer if they’re used regularly. If tinfoil works, it does suggest yours have become damaged.

I’d replace them, and test them on a regular basis to ensure they’re still working.

I think you are spot on.
I've not tested the bag I keep my spare in just yet but I imagine that one will be fine

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: deltarikk on 25 July 2018, 13:32

A few reviews on Amazon saying similar....maybe down to quality differences between manufacturers? Only had mine couple weeks for our Qashqai but will keep an eye out following your experience.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/customer-reviews/R25DE3LQH0WMEJ/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_viewpnt?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B01H1C21O2#R25DE3LQH0WMEJ

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 26 July 2018, 13:18

Tried my spare pouch out just now and it works!
So as suspected, they actually do wear out :shocked:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MjrSharpe on 27 July 2018, 00:41

Ordered a new set of wheels :) decided upon a set of novus 0.1 in 18”. should be here around Tuesday. Can’t wait.

https://goo.gl/images/s34HFj

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 27 July 2018, 15:07

Quote from: MjrSharpe on 27 July 2018, 00:41

Ordered a new set of wheels :) decided upon a set of novus 0.1 in 18”. should be here around Tuesday. Can’t wait.

https://goo.gl/images/s34HFj

Looking forward to the pics of those fitted  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 28 July 2018, 09:03

Washed it for the first time in about six weeks  :embarrassed:

(https://s26.postimg.cc/i782f7reh/8_DD89559-_A87_A-42_BB-8_AD9-_B936115_D12_CE.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/wdntag29h/)

(https://s26.postimg.cc/o85rcalqh/37798_E95-54_A6-488_A-8_A27-6_B25_A9_CEC7_B2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/532i2j72d/)

(https://s26.postimg.cc/bgrl5sjo9/1_AD28_FA2-7_C46-41_B5-_B32_A-433541054_A58.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/3o0xdtdp1/)

(https://s26.postimg.cc/o85rcb8vt/08758_E1_A-_F8_A2-47_E6-_AF12-1_C5620_FDECFA.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/40sbk0bed/)

To be fair it wasn’t that bad just very dusty.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: deltarikk on 28 July 2018, 12:12

Very nice JB  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 29 July 2018, 10:20

Quote from: JB GTI on 28 July 2018, 09:03

Washed it for the first time in about six weeks  :embarrassed:

To be fair it wasn’t that bad just very dusty.

Grab yourself a California duster, they're great for lifting off the dust between washes.  I carry one in my boot all summer, people at work think I'm weird for dusting my car after work before driving home!

https://www.calcarduster.com/

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 29 July 2018, 10:29

I wouldn't be using anything like that on a dusty car! You'll end up with tiny scratches over time. If it's dusty wash it  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 29 July 2018, 13:45

Quote from: mcmaddy on 29 July 2018, 10:29

I wouldn't be using anything like that on a dusty car! You'll end up with tiny scratches over time. If it's dusty wash it  :whistle:

Yeah you'd think it would be really bad but trust me, it works. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Splashalot on 30 July 2018, 02:06

Quote from: monsta on 29 July 2018, 13:45

Quote from: mcmaddy on 29 July 2018, 10:29

I wouldn't be using anything like that on a dusty car! You'll end up with tiny scratches over time. If it's dusty wash it  :whistle:

Yeah you'd think it would be really bad but trust me, it works.

Can confirm these indeed do work.  If you're brainless enough to use them like a scrubbing brush, of course the paintwork will scratch. But all it takes to remove the dust is the lightest of brush across the surface - almost not touching at all.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 30 July 2018, 08:23

Maybe so and if you guys love them then that's 👍. Would rather wash mine though.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 30 July 2018, 09:11

Quote from: monsta on 29 July 2018, 10:20

Grab yourself a California duster, they're great for lifting off the dust between washes.  I carry one in my boot all summer, people at work think I'm weird for dusting my car after work before driving home!

To be fair, most people would consider that weird.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 30 July 2018, 10:44

Quote from: Splashalot on 30 July 2018, 02:06

Quote from: monsta on 29 July 2018, 13:45

Quote from: mcmaddy on 29 July 2018, 10:29

I wouldn't be using anything like that on a dusty car! You'll end up with tiny scratches over time. If it's dusty wash it  :whistle:

Yeah you'd think it would be really bad but trust me, it works.

Can confirm these indeed do work.  If you're brainless enough to use them like a scrubbing brush, of course the paintwork will scratch. But all it takes to remove the dust is the lightest of brush across the surface - almost not touching at all.

The problem is, it won't ever be just dust unless of course you only park and use your car indoors!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 30 July 2018, 12:28

(https://image.ibb.co/nh1eYo/55463979088_E69_E1979_4_F05_4_B41_9_D90_939_EE8_A405_B2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/h4EzYo)

Not so much "what I did to my GTI", more "what some twonk did to my GTI in Waitrose car park"...

We are not amused.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 30 July 2018, 12:30

Sorry to see that Dr Mike. Did they confess or did you just find it like that? Hope it gets sorted quickly :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 30 July 2018, 12:44

Quote from: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 30 July 2018, 12:28

Not so much "what I did to my GTI", more "what some twonk did to my GTI in Waitrose car park"...

We are not amused.

It’s so annoying when that happens, and more often than not, the perpetrator doesn’t take responsibility for their actions :angry:

On a positive note, it doesn’t look as if the paint has been damaged, and being the front wheel arch, it’s easy to gain access to the inside of the panel once the wheel arch liner’s been removed. So, a good paintless dent removal operative should be able to sort that out quickly and easily at a reasonable cost.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Splashalot on 30 July 2018, 13:26

(Sorry about the "quote post" fail)

".....The problem is, it won't ever be just dust unless of course you only park and use your car indoors!"


Probably a different scenario here in Aus where we often get hot northerly winds which bring dust from the country's dry interior, but no rain. So the ability to quickly "dust" the car can be a Godsend.  Very annoying to wash the car only to have winds at night leaving it the next day looking like you have just crossed the Simpson desert!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 30 July 2018, 21:39

Quick wash tonight  :cool:

(https://s26.postimg.cc/evt27jr15/CA25_ABA6-5411-4866-9_D16-50_DA73186_BA1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/tf078yk5x/)

(https://s26.postimg.cc/uhadriap5/F4_E8188_A-6_A88-40_B1-9326-2342_F70_D4_A30.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/boyinxeat/)

(https://s26.postimg.cc/mbsbties9/A628_F5_BF-_BF97-45_A9-_B1_C2-_CDE989_E5_E420.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/rafu81il1/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Davey-c on 30 July 2018, 21:44

Fantastic colour. Looks great in any light.👍🏻

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mike J on 31 July 2018, 09:35

Quote from: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 30 July 2018, 12:28

(https://image.ibb.co/nh1eYo/55463979088_E69_E1979_4_F05_4_B41_9_D90_939_EE8_A405_B2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/h4EzYo)

Not so much "what I did to my GTI", more "what some twonk did to my GTI in Waitrose car park"...

We are not amused.

Thats a trolley I would wager Mike.
A large white 4x4 scraped my last Golf when it was parked in West Quay so your not alone.
Some drivers have no concern for other peoples property or cannot drive accurately, or both.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: deltarikk on 31 July 2018, 14:00

These arrived from US today and were on the car soon after  :laugh:

(https://s20.postimg.cc/la1tholm5/Paddle1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/aagm62v6x/)

(https://s20.postimg.cc/hdohlpnrx/Paddle2.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 31 July 2018, 14:10

Quote from: SRGTD on 30 July 2018, 12:44

Quote from: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 30 July 2018, 12:28

Not so much "what I did to my GTI", more "what some twonk did to my GTI in Waitrose car park"...

We are not amused.

It’s so annoying when that happens, and more often than not, the perpetrator doesn’t take responsibility for their actions :angry:

On a positive note, it doesn’t look as if the paint has been damaged, and being the front wheel arch, it’s easy to gain access to the inside of the panel once the wheel arch liner’s been removed. So, a good paintless dent removal operative should be able to sort that out quickly and easily at a reasonable cost.

Thanks for the sympathetic responses.  It's immensely frustrating, and of course there was nobody around when I got back to the car (which, as always, was in the furthest corner of the car park), bearing in mind that this was Lymington, the average inhabitant's age being 80+.  I was chatting to the owner of one of the shops in the High Street, a keen biker, ex BSB racer, who often rides to work and parks his bike in a "Motorcycles only" parking bay opposite his shop.  He stood in his shop one day, and watched some old Doris reverse into his bike, knock it over, and drive off blissfully unaware.

A local dent removal company, which I have used before for another car park dent, has been contacted.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 01 August 2018, 21:30

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 30 July 2018, 10:44

Quote from: Splashalot on 30 July 2018, 02:06

Quote from: monsta on 29 July 2018, 13:45

Quote from: mcmaddy on 29 July 2018, 10:29

I wouldn't be using anything like that on a dusty car! You'll end up with tiny scratches over time. If it's dusty wash it  :whistle:

Yeah you'd think it would be really bad but trust me, it works.

Can confirm these indeed do work.  If you're brainless enough to use them like a scrubbing brush, of course the paintwork will scratch. But all it takes to remove the dust is the lightest of brush across the surface - almost not touching at all.

The problem is, it won't ever be just dust unless of course you only park and use your car indoors!

Quote from: Splashalot on 30 July 2018, 13:26

(Sorry about the "quote post" fail)

".....The problem is, it won't ever be just dust unless of course you only park and use your car indoors!"


Probably a different scenario here in Aus where we often get hot northerly winds which bring dust from the country's dry interior, but no rain. So the ability to quickly "dust" the car can be a Godsend.  Very annoying to wash the car only to have winds at night leaving it the next day looking like you have just crossed the Simpson desert!

Don't get me wrong you can't use it once it's rained.  The road I live in means that after washing the car within a couple of hours there is dust on it from passing cars.  If you keep on top of it (i.e. in the morning or evening every day) then you are only ever lifting off a very light layer of dust and it works well.  I wouldn't be without it, I'd be washing my car every day in the summer the amount it seems to attract.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 02 August 2018, 17:08

Some might say this is a little obsessive.  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 03 August 2018, 08:45

Currently on holiday and have the pleasure of buzzing round in a brand new Polo.
Fantastic little car, really smooth to drive and has a great interior.
I imagine the GTI version is a blast😎

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 03 August 2018, 09:05

Quote from: kalimon on 03 August 2018, 08:45

Currently on holiday and have the pleasure of buzzing round in a brand new Polo.
Fantastic little car, really smooth to drive and has a great interior.
I imagine the GTI version is a blast😎

It is, received our Polo GTI+ on Wednesday. Makes the standard Golf GTI seem seriously overpriced for what the Polo offers at £5k less.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 03 August 2018, 09:33

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 03 August 2018, 09:05

Quote from: kalimon on 03 August 2018, 08:45

Currently on holiday and have the pleasure of buzzing round in a brand new Polo.
Fantastic little car, really smooth to drive and has a great interior.
I imagine the GTI version is a blast😎

It is, received our Polo GTI+ on Wednesday. Makes the standard Golf GTI seem seriously overpriced for what the Polo offers at £5k less.

I think the Polo GTI+ does seems good value and if you can live with the slightly smaller package it makes a lot of sense. It was left behind on the 1/4 mile video by the Golf Performance model but then there is £8k difference on list price! Personally I'd struggle with anything smaller than the current Golf and my next car will probably be bigger not smaller.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 03 August 2018, 12:19

I found the Golf too small, hence the Tiguan and Amarok. I have been driving my Mk2 GTI a bit recently and that is dwarfed by virtually everything.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 03 August 2018, 12:40

Quote from: dubber36 on 03 August 2018, 12:19

I found the Golf too small, hence the Tiguan and Amarok. I have been driving my Mk2 GTI a bit recently and that is dwarfed by virtually everything.

Any recent snaps of your mk2?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 03 August 2018, 12:45

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 03 August 2018, 09:33

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 03 August 2018, 09:05

Quote from: kalimon on 03 August 2018, 08:45

Currently on holiday and have the pleasure of buzzing round in a brand new Polo.
Fantastic little car, really smooth to drive and has a great interior.
I imagine the GTI version is a blast😎

It is, received our Polo GTI+ on Wednesday. Makes the standard Golf GTI seem seriously overpriced for what the Polo offers at £5k less.

I think the Polo GTI+ does seems good value and if you can live with the slightly smaller package it makes a lot of sense. It was left behind on the 1/4 mile video by the Golf Performance model but then there is £8k difference on list price! Personally I'd struggle with anything smaller than the current Golf and my next car will probably be bigger not smaller.

I don’t need anything bigger than a Polo but as I own my Golf and I do very little mileage, changing it makes no sense.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 03 August 2018, 13:38

Quote from: Watts on 03 August 2018, 12:40

Quote from: dubber36 on 03 August 2018, 12:19

I found the Golf too small, hence the Tiguan and Amarok. I have been driving my Mk2 GTI a bit recently and that is dwarfed by virtually everything.

Any recent snaps of your mk2?

No. It's not changed since, well, forever. All the pictures that were on here got held to ransom by Photobucket and I've not bothered to find another site to host them.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 03 August 2018, 15:27

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 03 August 2018, 09:05

Quote from: kalimon on 03 August 2018, 08:45

Currently on holiday and have the pleasure of buzzing round in a brand new Polo.
Fantastic little car, really smooth to drive and has a great interior.
I imagine the GTI version is a blast😎

It is, received our Polo GTI+ on Wednesday. Makes the standard Golf GTI seem seriously overpriced for what the Polo offers at £5k less.

Have I missed a full review somewhere?  :smug:

I'd be really keen to hear how it compares to the R.
My son has the MQB chassis Ibiza and it feels damn near as well made as my Golf with the exception of a few cheap bits of lower door and dash plastic and the actual doors don't quite have that solid feeling the Golf doors have. However, unless you spend your life slamming the doors for tactile pleasure and scratching your fingers down the plastic sections of door trim because you spend too much time reading mainstream motoring magazines who like to nit pick small faults to justify their existence yet ignore the fact a lot of current generation French cars are made of tinfoil...

Anyway, where was I?
Oh yes. The new Polo GTI+ interests me (on the back of experience of the Ibiza) as the next gen Golf R will be an easy £40k and that's way out of my league to justify spending on a humble Golf, plus I'm not convinced with the hybrid technology as yet which is probably not a great deal of use around hilly West Country lanes. Light weight and plenty of torque to pull the car out of bends it the order of the day here, not doing electric propulsion drag races up the city bypass.

Besides, my Clubsport is a garage ornament and I'm currently looking at a massively increased commute, so a relatively cheap Polo GTI+ could be a good car to replace the Ed40 with as it'd be well suited to the mostly 40mph governed commute around the rural lanes.
DSG gearbox to avoid chocolate clutches and an easy 300bhp remapped...  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: BobbyT on 03 August 2018, 18:18

Gave the whales bottom a good clean and wax
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(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180803/7c802887f1e2c6e212b43afec5b354d0.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MjrSharpe on 03 August 2018, 22:54

Fitted the new novus wheels I got along with a set of Michelin pilot sports. I also got my racingline springs installed and then gave the car a coat of wax. Very pleased with the results :)

(https://s19.postimg.cc/wmte8i0f7/219560_A9-1019-48_AA-_B09_C-_DAD5_DC299_AD1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/bd5rxnk4f/)


* fitted the rear centre caps after the photo as I had to modify them slightly to fit !

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 04 August 2018, 07:30

Quote from: Rob1981 on 03 August 2018, 18:18

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180803/3335b4156714804f7e10427dc517a11b.jpg)

Awww bless. You even left a love heart puddle.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 04 August 2018, 08:11

Quote from: MjrSharpe on 03 August 2018, 22:54

Fitted the new novus wheels I got along with a set of Michelin pilot sports. I also got my racingline springs installed and then gave the car a coat of wax. Very pleased with the results :)

(https://s19.postimg.cc/wmte8i0f7/219560_A9-1019-48_AA-_B09_C-_DAD5_DC299_AD1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/bd5rxnk4f/)

Lookimg Sharpe!  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: deltarikk on 04 August 2018, 08:43

Looks fantastic MjrSharpe, great choice of wheels  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 04 August 2018, 10:53

Quote from: Exonian on 03 August 2018, 15:27

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 03 August 2018, 09:05

Quote from: kalimon on 03 August 2018, 08:45

Currently on holiday and have the pleasure of buzzing round in a brand new Polo.
Fantastic little car, really smooth to drive and has a great interior.
I imagine the GTI version is a blast😎

It is, received our Polo GTI+ on Wednesday. Makes the standard Golf GTI seem seriously overpriced for what the Polo offers at £5k less.

Have I missed a full review somewhere?  :smug:

I'd be really keen to hear how it compares to the R.
My son has the MQB chassis Ibiza and it feels damn near as well made as my Golf with the exception of a few cheap bits of lower door and dash plastic and the actual doors don't quite have that solid feeling the Golf doors have. However, unless you spend your life slamming the doors for tactile pleasure and scratching your fingers down the plastic sections of door trim because you spend too much time reading mainstream motoring magazines who like to nit pick small faults to justify their existence yet ignore the fact a lot of current generation French cars are made of tinfoil...

Anyway, where was I?
Oh yes. The new Polo GTI+ interests me (on the back of experience of the Ibiza) as the next gen Golf R will be an easy £40k and that's way out of my league to justify spending on a humble Golf, plus I'm not convinced with the hybrid technology as yet which is probably not a great deal of use around hilly West Country lanes. Light weight and plenty of torque to pull the car out of bends it the order of the day here, not doing electric propulsion drag races up the city bypass.

Besides, my Clubsport is a garage ornament and I'm currently looking at a massively increased commute, so a relatively cheap Polo GTI+ could be a good car to replace the Ed40 with as it'd be well suited to the mostly 40mph governed commute around the rural lanes.
DSG gearbox to avoid chocolate clutches and an easy 300bhp remapped...  :whistle:

I always assumed you’d buy something smaller eventually as you’ve mentioned the Up GTI more than once😀
I think the Polo GTI is all the car 99% of people would actually ever need.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MjrSharpe on 04 August 2018, 11:12

Appreciate it thank you :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Splashalot on 04 August 2018, 12:20

Quote from: monsta on 04 August 2018, 08:11

Quote from: MjrSharpe on 03 August 2018, 22:54

Fitted the new novus wheels I got along with a set of Michelin pilot sports. I also got my racingline springs installed and then gave the car a coat of wax. Very pleased with the results :)

(https://s19.postimg.cc/wmte8i0f7/219560_A9-1019-48_AA-_B09_C-_DAD5_DC299_AD1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/bd5rxnk4f/)

Lookimg Sharpe!  :smiley:

That......is perfect. One of the best GTIs I've seen. The colour, the wheels.....perfect.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: naxcars on 04 August 2018, 14:15

Quote from: MjrSharpe on 03 August 2018, 22:54

Fitted the new novus wheels I got along with a set of Michelin pilot sports. I also got my racingline springs installed and then gave the car a coat of wax. Very pleased with the results :)

(https://s19.postimg.cc/wmte8i0f7/219560_A9-1019-48_AA-_B09_C-_DAD5_DC299_AD1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/bd5rxnk4f/)


* fitted the rear centre caps after the photo as I had to modify them slightly to fit !

Few questions on your fantastic choice of wheels:

1.  Can you use the oem centre caps?
2.  Did you go for 19"s or are these 18"s with spacers?
3. Oh and where did you source the side decal from and who fitted it as I want one for my Rline which is in white and I think will look quite good in the black

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MjrSharpe on 04 August 2018, 17:03

Hi and thank thanks :)
The wheels I have are 18, but 19s are available and still fit the car although they are 8.5 rather than 8.
The oem Center caps don’t fit, as they are too large. I have ordered 54mm ones from the bay.
I don’t have spacers on, but the wheels are et 42 and 8 wise instead of 7.5 so in total sit out an additional 13 mm.
The strips I got from eBay

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F112852060394

I specified GTI and then trimmed them slightly to fit which I did myself after much frustration !

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 05 August 2018, 03:25

Quote from: kalimon on 04 August 2018, 10:53

I always assumed you’d buy something smaller eventually as you’ve mentioned the Up GTI more than once😀
I think the Polo GTI is all the car 99% of people would actually ever need.

Did I mention an up! GTI at some point?  :lipsrsealed:
If the up! GTI had been out 12 months or maybe a little more earlier it would have been perfect for me as all I needed were a couple of town cars at the time. One of those would’ve been a cheapish fun project.

My son ended up getting a new Ibiza FR with the same engine instead.

I don’t think I could seriously swap the Clubsport out for a Polo GTI+ but the latter is an intriguing car as going from experience with the Ibiza it’s very capable and decent quality, much cheaper and damn near as big inside
I could lease or PCP a Polo GTI+ and release some of the capital from the Clubsport to drop my mortgage if it could be done cheaply enough.
The slight issue being I’m incredibly fond of the Ed40  :kiss:

17 months old and the Clubsport has still only done 3600 miles  :whistle:

I’ve been offered a very cheap and very ratty mk5 Golf 170 TDI which night be a better option to commute in keeping the mileage off the Ed40.
The only worry there being a mk5 TDI could end up an unreliable money pit!  :grin:

Quote from: MjrSharpe on 04 August 2018, 17:03

Hi and thank thanks :)
The wheels I have are 18, but 19s are available and still fit the car although they are 8.5 rather than 8.
The oem Center caps don’t fit, as they are too large. I have ordered 54mm ones from the bay.
I don’t have spacers on, but the wheels are et 42 and 8 wise instead of 7.5 so in total sit out an additional 13 mm.
The strips I got from eBay

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F112852060394

I specified GTI and then trimmed them slightly to fit which I did myself after much frustration !

The wheels (and indeed the whole car) look fab MjrSharpe.
An excellent choice. The style suits the mk7 perfectly and from the photo they look bigger than 18” yet still benefit from much cheaper smaller tyres. Great choice :afro:
Perfect width and offset for a mk7 too.

I wonder if OEM MK4 Golf wheel centrecaps would fit(?) as they’re a little bit smaller than mk7 caps.
They might be a bit too small though. I can’t remember the exact diameter of them now. I’ll see if I can find one to measure buried in a box somewhere in my garage. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 05 August 2018, 09:19

A Mk5 170 could be a money pit due to it's afterthought DPF. My old Mk6 GT TDI will be up for sale next week if that's the sort of thing that would suit. 4 new tyres, new genuine EGR and a recent cambelt.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mike J on 05 August 2018, 11:58

I had a Mk5 170 tdi for nearly two years and +25k miles and it never missed a beat.
The only problem was the bonnet catch froze because I never opened it and the service team had to cut it open!
I complained so much (VW, reliability etc) that they replaced the latch for free.

Traded it in when it needed a major service, new tyres and a cam belt change -  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 05 August 2018, 12:13

Quote from: dubber36 on 05 August 2018, 09:19

A Mk5 170 could be a money pit due to it's afterthought DPF. My old Mk6 GT TDI will be up for sale next week if that's the sort of thing that would suit. 4 new tyres, new genuine EGR and a recent cambelt.

My Dad kept his MK5 170TDI GT DSG for 7 years and 163k miles - it never missed a beat, and for about 110k miles of his ownership it had aTDI-Tuning box on it  putting out 205ps. MK5 mechanicals are solid and not too many electronics to go wrong. Only big ticket item that most likely (but still relatively unlikely) to go wrong is DSG mechatronics unit.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 05 August 2018, 13:54

Quote from: dubber36 on 05 August 2018, 09:19

A Mk5 170 could be a money pit due to it's afterthought DPF. My old Mk6 GT TDI will be up for sale next week if that's the sort of thing that would suit. 4 new tyres, new genuine EGR and a recent cambelt.

Thanks for the heads up but the 170TDI is just my nephew's ratty pile of crap he needs shot of as it's just been abandoned out on the road as he has a company car now.
I've always had a thing about saving old VW's and then running them until they drop but this one might be a bridge too far.
He wants shot of it as it's just basically dumped on the road picking up more scratches and scrapes by the day.
He's lost the service history so can't sell the thing and it's *just* too good to scrap. I don't actually want it but I can't see it go to the scrap yard.
I've got nowhere to put it myself and am mid-house move so it's not a great idea really as the new place has even fewer options for parking 4 cars. It'd certainly bring the tone of the neighbourhood down in its current state so worth it for that alone!  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Guzzle on 05 August 2018, 14:00

I really wanted a Mk5 GT TDi 170 back in the day, but for one reason or another it just never happened.  :sad:

You can't let it go to the scrapper Exonian  :cry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MjrSharpe on 06 August 2018, 09:32

"I wonder if OEM MK4 Golf wheel centrecaps would fit(?) as they’re a little bit smaller than mk7 caps.
They might be a bit too small though. I can’t remember the exact diameter of them now. I’ll see if I can find one to measure buried in a box somewhere in my garage. "

That would be great, much appreciated :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 06 August 2018, 22:47

Quote from: Exonian on 03 August 2018, 15:27

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 03 August 2018, 09:05

Quote from: kalimon on 03 August 2018, 08:45

Currently on holiday and have the pleasure of buzzing round in a brand new Polo.
Fantastic little car, really smooth to drive and has a great interior.
I imagine the GTI version is a blast😎

It is, received our Polo GTI+ on Wednesday. Makes the standard Golf GTI seem seriously overpriced for what the Polo offers at £5k less.

Have I missed a full review somewhere?  :smug:

I'd be really keen to hear how it compares to the R.
My son has the MQB chassis Ibiza and it feels damn near as well made as my Golf with the exception of a few cheap bits of lower door and dash plastic and the actual doors don't quite have that solid feeling the Golf doors have. However, unless you spend your life slamming the doors for tactile pleasure and scratching your fingers down the plastic sections of door trim because you spend too much time reading mainstream motoring magazines who like to nit pick small faults to justify their existence yet ignore the fact a lot of current generation French cars are made of tinfoil...

Anyway, where was I?
Oh yes. The new Polo GTI+ interests me (on the back of experience of the Ibiza) as the next gen Golf R will be an easy £40k and that's way out of my league to justify spending on a humble Golf, plus I'm not convinced with the hybrid technology as yet which is probably not a great deal of use around hilly West Country lanes. Light weight and plenty of torque to pull the car out of bends it the order of the day here, not doing electric propulsion drag races up the city bypass.

Besides, my Clubsport is a garage ornament and I'm currently looking at a massively increased commute, so a relatively cheap Polo GTI+ could be a good car to replace the Ed40 with as it'd be well suited to the mostly 40mph governed commute around the rural lanes.
DSG gearbox to avoid chocolate clutches and an easy 300bhp remapped...  :whistle:

Well as I find myself with some time on my hands, I thought i'd do a quick comparison for you:-

The Polo GTI+ is well worth the extra £1600 for £2700-wort of equipment that the normal GTI doesn't get, and as that equipment is tied in to the model, it'll depreciate with the car.


Price and spec comparison then, Polo GTI+ vs standard 5 door Golf GTI230 DSG:-

£23020 (about £20100 via Broker) vs £30535 (about £25500)
17" Parker wheels vs 18" Parkers

Standard Aircon vs Dual Zone Climatronic

Both have autodimming rear view mirror, auto wipers, auto lights, same MFSW and Gearstick, rear tinted glass, folding wing mirrors, red brake calipers, steel pedals, ambinet lighting, door sill protectors, ACC, black headlining and the usual exterior GTI trim/embellishments, armrest/console.

Polo has arguably better looking seats (more reminiscent of the MK6 GTI seats), but equally comfy for both.

LED lights (inc headlights) front and back on both (not sure if the Polo's bend)

Polo has ye-olde handbrake, Golf has electronic one.

Polo has newer version of active info display - noticeably better resolution (almost certain to feature on MK8 Golf), better centre console display (same size, higher resolution, better connectivity/app mirroring etc)

Polo has adjustable suspension - not the full monty optional DCC that constantly adjusts, but a hard "Sport" and medium "normal" setting.

Polo has keyless, I don't believe that the Golf does as standard any more.

Golf has Nav, rear armrest (wish it was bigger to separate the girls nipping each other when sat in the back!), Polo does not.

I don't think i've missed anything, but may well have.


As I grabbed a cancelled order in May, from someone sick of waiting, mine has a few options that were already locked in for build. - 18" Brescia wheels (a £350 option, but I would've happily specced it myself, much nicer than theParkers) Nav (a £650 option I could live without and use Waze for the rare occurrence I find myself needing Nav - will connectivity make paid for VW Nav redundant?) and rear camera (a total novelty I would've happily done without).

So if you spec Nav and Brescias on the Polo GTI+, you end up with a £21040 car (broker) that is fully comparable with the standard Golf for equipment (Golf gains dual zone climate and a rear armrest, vents in the front armrest that the Polo doesn't, Polo gains better screens, connectivity, adjustable suspension, keyless - pretty even). It still has chrome switches for everything but the auto light dial - MY19 Golf is losing the chrome switches for plain?

So all in, to be as close to like-for like with the couple of options, you're talking about £4500 less for the Polo, which doen't currently come with a deposit contribution.

How does it drive?Well mine isn't run in yet, so i'm waiting for that step up that comes at 620 miles / 1000km (it already seems quick, even while the ECU restrains it), but handling is very sharp (shorter wheel base than the Golf), and the exhaust note at rest, low to mid load is better than the Golf - doesn't compare to the aggressive whine of the R's turbo when would up past 4500 revs though. Less turbo lag too (that turbo is probably only contributing 50ps to 200ps output vs 150 contribution to 300ps on the R - that would be a 150ps lump naturally aspirated). It feels quicker than it is, again I think that's the slightly smaller form than the Golf. Right now i'm getting 36-40mpg, with a heavy right foot.

When you order Brescias, it seems that they always come on Bridgestone Turanza (all the other Poloforumites that ordered a GTI with the optional wheels got the Turanzas), which i'm happy to report aren't completely sh!te like the Potenzas - I have to give it 80% throttle from standstill for very reined in tramping to occur).

DSG - had no choice on the matter, there is no manual option. I wouldn't have specced it as an option, but I don't hate it - makes you very lazy though. The paddles and up/down manual modes are there, but when you have a choice, you take the easy option and let the car do it all. Stop-start kicks in too often, the feathering of the brake to prevent cut-out when you come to a stop is difficult to do, sometimes the stop-start kicks in just before the car comes to a complete stop. I can always turn stop-start off easily enough.

It is as solidly built as the Golf, it only weighs 60ish kg less, over half of that will be in skinning the Golf's slightly bigger frame to the same thickness, slightly bigger brake discs.

The door cards don't have rubbery plastic on the top bit of trim (but they look as though they would feel rubbery). The dash has all the soft plastics, and I like the metallic red trim (I didn't think I would, being used to staid VW metallic greys and blacks, but the allocation grab car I ordered had the "velvet red" inserts).


It is a slightly smaller car with no clear compromises, but a very noticeable price differential, and a slightly better GFV.

I really do enjoy driving it as much as the R (the R slightly edges it for having the manual box and more high-up grunt).

sh!tty weather dulls the shine, but you can see the glow on the wheel pic:-

(http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j381/monkeyhanger710/GTI6.jpg) (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/monkeyhanger710/media/GTI6.jpg.html)

(http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j381/monkeyhanger710/GTI5.jpg) (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/monkeyhanger710/media/GTI5.jpg.html)

(http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j381/monkeyhanger710/GTI1.jpg) (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/monkeyhanger710/media/GTI1.jpg.html)

(http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j381/monkeyhanger710/GTI7.jpg) (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/monkeyhanger710/media/GTI7.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 06 August 2018, 23:41

Nice write up. I’m not sure I could live with the red dash to be honest. Not sure what VW were thinking with that.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 07 August 2018, 06:33

Quote from: kalimon on 06 August 2018, 23:41

Nice write up. I’m not sure I could live with the red dash to be honest. Not sure what VW were thinking with that.

I was thinking the same when ordering. I ordered with deep iron dash and within an hour of placing the order, the dealership came back with 2 cars they already had on order. As nowt was mentioned about dash colour, I assumed it had deep iron dash but a week later I asked for confirmation and it was red. Saw a few you tube videos and decided I could live with it. When it arrived I liked is at much as deep iron. Would probably only work on red, white and black Polos - saw a metallic blue GTI with red dash and it looked wrong.

They're all edging/inserts, my dealer had talked about possibilities of ordering in deep iron bits and retrofitting them

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Arnold_Lane on 07 August 2018, 10:08

Quote from: kalimon on 06 August 2018, 23:41

Nice write up. I’m not sure I could live with the red dash to be honest. Not sure what VW were thinking with that.

Agreed, the red dash is not a good look, but then again for a £4.5K saving you could probably afford an aftermarket replacement trim, or even have if covered in carbon fibre self adhesive sheeting or similar.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 07 August 2018, 10:26

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 06 August 2018, 22:47

Quote from: Exonian on 03 August 2018, 15:27

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 03 August 2018, 09:05

Quote from: kalimon on 03 August 2018, 08:45

Currently on holiday and have the pleasure of buzzing round in a brand new Polo.
Fantastic little car, really smooth to drive and has a great interior.
I imagine the GTI version is a blast😎

It is, received our Polo GTI+ on Wednesday. Makes the standard Golf GTI seem seriously overpriced for what the Polo offers at £5k less.

Have I missed a full review somewhere?  :smug:

I'd be really keen to hear how it compares to the R.
My son has the MQB chassis Ibiza and it feels damn near as well made as my Golf with the exception of a few cheap bits of lower door and dash plastic and the actual doors don't quite have that solid feeling the Golf doors have. However, unless you spend your life slamming the doors for tactile pleasure and scratching your fingers down the plastic sections of door trim because you spend too much time reading mainstream motoring magazines who like to nit pick small faults to justify their existence yet ignore the fact a lot of current generation French cars are made of tinfoil...

Anyway, where was I?
Oh yes. The new Polo GTI+ interests me (on the back of experience of the Ibiza) as the next gen Golf R will be an easy £40k and that's way out of my league to justify spending on a humble Golf, plus I'm not convinced with the hybrid technology as yet which is probably not a great deal of use around hilly West Country lanes. Light weight and plenty of torque to pull the car out of bends it the order of the day here, not doing electric propulsion drag races up the city bypass.

Besides, my Clubsport is a garage ornament and I'm currently looking at a massively increased commute, so a relatively cheap Polo GTI+ could be a good car to replace the Ed40 with as it'd be well suited to the mostly 40mph governed commute around the rural lanes.
DSG gearbox to avoid chocolate clutches and an easy 300bhp remapped...  :whistle:

Well as I find myself with some time on my hands, I thought i'd do a quick comparison for you:-

The Polo GTI+ is well worth the extra £1600 for £2700-wort of equipment that the normal GTI doesn't get, and as that equipment is tied in to the model, it'll depreciate with the car.


Price and spec comparison then, Polo GTI+ vs standard 5 door Golf GTI230 DSG:-

£23020 (about £20100 via Broker) vs £30535 (about £25500)
17" Parker wheels vs 18" Parkers

Standard Aircon vs Dual Zone Climatronic

Both have autodimming rear view mirror, auto wipers, auto lights, same MFSW and Gearstick, rear tinted glass, folding wing mirrors, red brake calipers, steel pedals, ambinet lighting, door sill protectors, ACC, black headlining and the usual exterior GTI trim/embellishments, armrest/console.

Polo has arguably better looking seats (more reminiscent of the MK6 GTI seats), but equally comfy for both.

LED lights (inc headlights) front and back on both (not sure if the Polo's bend)

Polo has ye-olde handbrake, Golf has electronic one.

Polo has newer version of active info display - noticeably better resolution (almost certain to feature on MK8 Golf), better centre console display (same size, higher resolution, better connectivity/app mirroring etc)

Polo has adjustable suspension - not the full monty optional DCC that constantly adjusts, but a hard "Sport" and medium "normal" setting.

Polo has keyless, I don't believe that the Golf does as standard any more.

Golf has Nav, rear armrest (wish it was bigger to separate the girls nipping each other when sat in the back!), Polo does not.

I don't think i've missed anything, but may well have.


As I grabbed a cancelled order in May, from someone sick of waiting, mine has a few options that were already locked in for build. - 18" Brescia wheels (a £350 option, but I would've happily specced it myself, much nicer than theParkers) Nav (a £650 option I could live without and use Waze for the rare occurrence I find myself needing Nav - will connectivity make paid for VW Nav redundant?) and rear camera (a total novelty I would've happily done without).

So if you spec Nav and Brescias on the Polo GTI+, you end up with a £21040 car (broker) that is fully comparable with the standard Golf for equipment (Golf gains dual zone climate and a rear armrest, vents in the front armrest that the Polo doesn't, Polo gains better screens, connectivity, adjustable suspension, keyless - pretty even). It still has chrome switches for everything but the auto light dial - MY19 Golf is losing the chrome switches for plain?

So all in, to be as close to like-for like with the couple of options, you're talking about £4500 less for the Polo, which doen't currently come with a deposit contribution.

How does it drive?Well mine isn't run in yet, so i'm waiting for that step up that comes at 620 miles / 1000km (it already seems quick, even while the ECU restrains it), but handling is very sharp (shorter wheel base than the Golf), and the exhaust note at rest, low to mid load is better than the Golf - doesn't compare to the aggressive whine of the R's turbo when would up past 4500 revs though. Less turbo lag too (that turbo is probably only contributing 50ps to 200ps output vs 150 contribution to 300ps on the R - that would be a 150ps lump naturally aspirated). It feels quicker than it is, again I think that's the slightly smaller form than the Golf. Right now i'm getting 36-40mpg, with a heavy right foot.

When you order Brescias, it seems that they always come on Bridgestone Turanza (all the other Poloforumites that ordered a GTI with the optional wheels got the Turanzas), which i'm happy to report aren't completely sh!te like the Potenzas - I have to give it 80% throttle from standstill for very reined in tramping to occur).

DSG - had no choice on the matter, there is no manual option. I wouldn't have specced it as an option, but I don't hate it - makes you very lazy though. The paddles and up/down manual modes are there, but when you have a choice, you take the easy option and let the car do it all. Stop-start kicks in too often, the feathering of the brake to prevent cut-out when you come to a stop is difficult to do, sometimes the stop-start kicks in just before the car comes to a complete stop. I can always turn stop-start off easily enough.

It is as solidly built as the Golf, it only weighs 60ish kg less, over half of that will be in skinning the Golf's slightly bigger frame to the same thickness, slightly bigger brake discs.

The door cards don't have rubbery plastic on the top bit of trim (but they look as though they would feel rubbery). The dash has all the soft plastics, and I like the metallic red trim (I didn't think I would, being used to staid VW metallic greys and blacks, but the allocation grab car I ordered had the "velvet red" inserts).


It is a slightly smaller car with no clear compromises, but a very noticeable price differential, and a slightly better GFV.

I really do enjoy driving it as much as the R (the R slightly edges it for having the manual box and more high-up grunt).

sh!tty weather dulls the shine, but you can see the glow on the wheel pic:-

(http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j381/monkeyhanger710/GTI6.jpg) (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/monkeyhanger710/media/GTI6.jpg.html)

(http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j381/monkeyhanger710/GTI5.jpg) (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/monkeyhanger710/media/GTI5.jpg.html)

(http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j381/monkeyhanger710/GTI1.jpg) (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/monkeyhanger710/media/GTI1.jpg.html)

(http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j381/monkeyhanger710/GTI7.jpg) (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/monkeyhanger710/media/GTI7.jpg.html)

It's a great looking car from the outside, perhaps a nicer shape than the Golf even and the TR suits it very well. The 18" Brescias look fantastic and well worth the extra £350.

Couldn't deal with that dash though. And manual aircon.

Guessing it doesn't have a electronic diff but then the Performance GTI will make the price gap even bigger!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 07 August 2018, 12:51

Don't you just love it when someone quotes the full amount of a fairly big post with pictures? No? Just me then  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 07 August 2018, 13:19

Quote from: dubber36 on 07 August 2018, 12:51

Don't you just love it when someone quotes the full amount of a fairly big post with pictures? No? Just me then  :whistle:

Oops, didn't mean to!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 07 August 2018, 13:44

No hardship having manual aircon, i'm too tight to pay £450 for the auto when a simple dial turned incrementally about 20 degrees from minimum gives me the 18C temp I want. I really expected to dislike the dash, but I genuinely like it in the flesh. Would be easy to wrap if not, and with a fresh order you could spec deep iron (like mercury in colour).

Hopefully satisfied a few curiosities here anyway.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 07 August 2018, 15:20

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 07 August 2018, 13:44

No hardship having manual aircon, i'm too tight to pay £450 for the auto when a simple dial turned incrementally about 20 degrees from minimum gives me the 18C temp I want. I really expected to dislike the dash, but I genuinely like it in the flesh. Would be easy to wrap if not, and with a fresh order you could spec deep iron (like mercury in colour).

Hopefully satisfied a few curiosities here anyway.

I think it looks great, even the dash (I like red :whistle:) so thanks for taking the time to post :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: naxcars on 07 August 2018, 20:14

Ordered one of these

https://www.kunzmann.de/shop/en/exterieur-golf-7-r-facelift-performance-rear-spoiler-genuine-volkswagen.htm

And the Service Manager as kindly said he'll fit it for free -  £217 not a bad price.  Should look good on a white car with the other gloss black trims  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 08 August 2018, 09:05

Quote from: naxcars on 07 August 2018, 20:14

Ordered one of these

https://www.kunzmann.de/shop/en/exterieur-golf-7-r-facelift-performance-rear-spoiler-genuine-volkswagen.htm

And the Service Manager as kindly said he'll fit it for free -  £217 not a bad price.  Should look good on a white car with the other gloss black trims  :smiley:

£217 for a small strip of plastic. One word. Wow. 

But at least they include some double sided tape to fix it on!  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: naxcars on 08 August 2018, 09:19

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 08 August 2018, 09:05

Quote from: naxcars on 07 August 2018, 20:14

Ordered one of these

https://www.kunzmann.de/shop/en/exterieur-golf-7-r-facelift-performance-rear-spoiler-genuine-volkswagen.htm

And the Service Manager as kindly said he'll fit it for free -  £217 not a bad price.  Should look good on a white car with the other gloss black trims  :smiley:

£217 for a small strip of plastic. One word. Wow. 

But at least they include some double sided tape to fix it on!  :grin:

Pocket money to you Jim_mk7.5  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 08 August 2018, 09:40

Quote from: naxcars on 08 August 2018, 09:19

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 08 August 2018, 09:05

Quote from: naxcars on 07 August 2018, 20:14

Ordered one of these

https://www.kunzmann.de/shop/en/exterieur-golf-7-r-facelift-performance-rear-spoiler-genuine-volkswagen.htm

And the Service Manager as kindly said he'll fit it for free -  £217 not a bad price.  Should look good on a white car with the other gloss black trims  :smiley:

I'm still trying to get my head around an additional £150 for res delete...!

£217 for a small strip of plastic. One word. Wow. 

But at least they include some double sided tape to fix it on!  :grin:

Pocket money to you Jim_mk7.5  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 08 August 2018, 15:31

Quote from: Guzzle on 05 August 2018, 14:00

I really wanted a Mk5 GT TDi 170 back in the day, but for one reason or another it just never happened.  :sad:

You can't let it go to the scrapper Exonian  :cry:

Thankfully a happier ending to the 170 as it found its way back to the dealer that it was bought from for far more money than I'd have paid!  :grin:

Quote from: naxcars on 07 August 2018, 20:14

Ordered one of these

https://www.kunzmann.de/shop/en/exterieur-golf-7-r-facelift-performance-rear-spoiler-genuine-volkswagen.htm

And the Service Manager as kindly said he'll fit it for free -  £217 not a bad price.  Should look good on a white car with the other gloss black trims  :smiley:

I quite like those little spoilers.
Much less gaudy than the Clubsport one and more in keeping with a Golf's character

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 07 August 2018, 13:44

No hardship having manual aircon, i'm too tight to pay £450 for the auto when a simple dial turned incrementally about 20 degrees from minimum gives me the 18C temp I want. I really expected to dislike the dash, but I genuinely like it in the flesh. Would be easy to wrap if not, and with a fresh order you could spec deep iron (like mercury in colour).

Hopefully satisfied a few curiosities here anyway.

Thanks for the write up and photos of the Polo MH, much appreciated here.

It looks a really impressive bit of kit, good value too.

Almost as interesting will be how you get on with the DSG in the longer term, will you become another fully fledged convert?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 08 August 2018, 17:58

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 08 August 2018, 09:05

Quote from: naxcars on 07 August 2018, 20:14

Ordered one of these

https://www.kunzmann.de/shop/en/exterieur-golf-7-r-facelift-performance-rear-spoiler-genuine-volkswagen.htm

And the Service Manager as kindly said he'll fit it for free -  £217 not a bad price.  Should look good on a white car with the other gloss black trims  :smiley:

£217 for a small strip of plastic. One word. Wow. 

But at least they include some double sided tape to fix it on!  :grin:

It comes painted, that's definitely worth something. The aftermarket ones need painting, a lot of people I spoke to for mine wanted about £100 to do it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Guzzle on 08 August 2018, 18:50

Quote from: Exonian on 08 August 2018, 15:31

Quote from: Guzzle on 05 August 2018, 14:00

I really wanted a Mk5 GT TDi 170 back in the day, but for one reason or another it just never happened.  :sad:

You can't let it go to the scrapper Exonian  :cry:

Thankfully a happier ending to the 170 as it found its way back to the dealer that it was bought from for far more money than I'd have paid!  :grin:

Pheww, I can sleep easy now  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 09 August 2018, 15:53

Quote from: MjrSharpe on 06 August 2018, 09:32

"I wonder if OEM MK4 Golf wheel centrecaps would fit(?) as they’re a little bit smaller than mk7 caps.
They might be a bit too small though. I can’t remember the exact diameter of them now. I’ll see if I can find one to measure buried in a box somewhere in my garage. "

That would be great, much appreciated :)

After much searching in dusty boxes I found some old and knackered mk4 centres at long last.
The diameter of the face is 56mm and the lugs across the back are 52mm or poss 53mm as my eyesight is failing in old age!
Part number is 1C0 071 213

Quote from: Guzzle on 08 August 2018, 18:50

Quote from: Exonian on 08 August 2018, 15:31

Quote from: Guzzle on 05 August 2018, 14:00

I really wanted a Mk5 GT TDi 170 back in the day, but for one reason or another it just never happened.  :sad:

You can't let it go to the scrapper Exonian  :cry:

Thankfully a happier ending to the 170 as it found its way back to the dealer that it was bought from for far more money than I'd have paid!  :grin:

Pheww, I can sleep easy now  :whistle:

A huge relief to me I can tell you, I had nowhere to put it but I was damned if it was going to the crusher!  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 10 August 2018, 09:16

Quote from: Exonian on 09 August 2018, 15:53

After much searching in dusty boxes I found some old and knackered mk4 centres at long last.
The diameter of the face is 56mm and the lugs across the back are 52mm or poss 53mm as my eyesight is failing in old age!
Part number is 1C0 071 213

This information may be useful as I have a set of Rota Grids sat int he dining room (coilovers are in the lounge) to go on the Up and keen to put some oem centres

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MjrSharpe on 10 August 2018, 10:03

Quote from: wigit on 10 August 2018, 09:16

Quote from: Exonian on 09 August 2018, 15:53

After much searching in dusty boxes I found some old and knackered mk4 centres at long last.
The diameter of the face is 56mm and the lugs across the back are 52mm or poss 53mm as my eyesight is failing in old age!
Part number is 1C0 071 213

This information may be useful as I have a set of Rota Grids sat int he dining room (coilovers are in the lounge) to go on the Up and keen to put some oem centres

Thanks for digging up that info. Much appreciated :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Hebegeebee on 10 August 2018, 14:31

I took delivery of my set of 18” VWR Cup Edition wheels on Wednesday after a long wait for them. Received tyres for them yesterday and hoping to get them fitted later today or in the morning.
What I want to do then is fit VW centre caps but I’m not sure what ones to order? Does anyone know who has had they’re wheels what VW centre caps fit? Thanks in advance for the help. I’ll get some pics up when the wheels are fitted.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 10 August 2018, 14:34

Quote from: Hebegeebee on 10 August 2018, 14:31

I took delivery of my set of 18” VWR Cup Edition wheels on Wednesday after a long wait for them. Received tyres for them yesterday and hoping to get them fitted later today or in the morning.
What I want to do then is fit VW centre caps but I’m not sure what ones to order? Does anyone know who has had they’re wheels what VW centre caps fit? Thanks in advance for the help. I’ll get some pics up when the wheels are fitted.

Is that the TD Pro Race 1.3 style wheels?
I had a set on one of my mk6's and the mk6 wheel centres fitted ok from the standard Monza wheels, so there's a fair chance the mk7 caps will fit the VWR wheels as the caps are almost identical in dimensions.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MjrSharpe on 10 August 2018, 22:30

Those racingline wheels are real nice I’m sure they will look great ! I added a little engine decorative kit for a car show on Sunday. Happy with the results
(https://s19.postimg.cc/lv4loz2z7/E642_EC97-76_B5-4_B42-_AF9_A-37_D6483_CFDE2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/3sbixr74f/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Hebegeebee on 11 August 2018, 00:33

Quote from: Exonian

Is that the TD Pro Race 1.3 style wheels?
I had a set on one of my mk6's and the mk6 wheel centres fitted ok from the standard Monza wheels, so there's a fair chance the mk7 caps will fit the VWR wheels as the caps are almost identical in dimensions.

I think they’re based on the Pro Race 1.2 but they look almost identical to the 1.3. Thanks for the heads up on the standard caps from the wheels. I got around to checking earlier on this evening and the caps on my Milton Keynes (MK) alloys will fit the VWR alloys perfectly. In fact they’re a better fit than in the MK’s.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JasonGTD on 11 August 2018, 15:37

Quote from: MjrSharpe on 10 August 2018, 22:30

Those racingline wheels are real nice I’m sure they will look great ! I added a little engine decorative kit for a car show on Sunday. Happy with the results
(https://s19.postimg.cc/lv4loz2z7/E642_EC97-76_B5-4_B42-_AF9_A-37_D6483_CFDE2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/3sbixr74f/)

Where did the engine kit come from mate

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MjrSharpe on 11 August 2018, 16:57

It’s from ezm on eBay. Great service from the guy and it comes in a few different colours. If you search gti decals it comes up then his store shows all he has available

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JasonGTD on 11 August 2018, 20:07

cheers mate.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: EINZ CLUBSPORT on 12 August 2018, 06:49

New wheels on today.

(http://iforce.co.nz/i/p0hdruf2.vlk.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rwleigh on 17 August 2018, 14:34

Went round all the door seals with Gummi Pflege Rubber Care today. Seems to get good reviews and was easy to apply too...
Any one else use it?

(https://s25.postimg.cc/uldengrtr/gummi.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: deltarikk on 17 August 2018, 15:20

Thats not one I've heard of before?.....happy with the results? Does it matter if you get any on the glass wiping along side window?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MjrSharpe on 17 August 2018, 15:24

Quote from: EINZ CLUBSPORT on 12 August 2018, 06:49

New wheels on today.

(http://iforce.co.nz/i/p0hdruf2.vlk.jpg)

Any pics?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 17 August 2018, 15:25

Quote from: rwleigh on 17 August 2018, 14:34

Went round all the door seals with Gummi Pflege Rubber Care today. Seems to get good reviews and was easy to apply too...
Any one else use it?

(https://s25.postimg.cc/uldengrtr/gummi.jpg)

Have used Gummi Pflege in the past but not a big fan of it.  I prefer VW Krytox (special lubricant) oil for feeding seals and window felts. It’s more expensive but ime the effects last a lot longer than gummi fledge.

Did all mine last year with Krytox after hearing a few telltale creaks, and still silent today. 

(https://s33.postimg.cc/j5448vvjj/39_ED3259-_C59_E-49_EC-_B3_CD-884_C65537_FF1.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://s33.postimg.cc/7u1gjxw7z/40_C8_B334-_A0_F6-4_D3_E-_A051-7_CDF154_E742_D.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://s33.postimg.cc/5o75q0sxr/63486_A3_F-0_E6_C-45_AA-9518-171389_F70079.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://s33.postimg.cc/ex9bzjtxr/EF732_EE7-_C702-4_FB2-9_D99-9_A0_DB40_F1664.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://s33.postimg.cc/qmdbnj0bz/6_F2_DBC70-_BF63-4_CDC-963_E-41060_AFC1419.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 17 August 2018, 15:48

Having drawn a blank with several "smart" dent removal "specialists" after my GTI was assaulted by an unknown idiot in a car park, leaving the offside front wing thus:

(https://preview.ibb.co/jsFTR8/55463979088_E69_E1979_4_F05_4_B41_9_D90_939_EE8_A405_B2.jpg)

I took it this morning to what is, in my opinion, the best bodyshop in Hampshire to ask them to estimate for repairing it.

£375.  Plus VAT.

When I discovered the damage I had my son's new cricket bat in the boot, which hadn't been fully knocked-in.  If only I could have found the miscreant I could have completed the knocking-in process on their face.

I'm not happy.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rwleigh on 17 August 2018, 16:13

Quote from: deltarikk on 17 August 2018, 15:20

Thats not one I've heard of before?.....happy with the results? Does it matter if you get any on the glass wiping along side window?

Bit early to say yet whether I'm happy with the results, was easy to use and improved the look of the rubber slightly. Quite easy to not get any on the glass. Might not last that long and I may try the VW Krytox that Booth suggests next. Once I've used up the bottle of gummi...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 17 August 2018, 17:11

Treated the door/window rubbers on my car with Gummi Pflege this week as the recent hot weather had dried them out and they had started creaking. They’re now back to being silent again. It might not last as long as Krytox but it’s the first time I’ve needed to apply Gummi Pflege to my door/window rubbers this year.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 17 August 2018, 17:25

I'm about to treat the rubber door seals on my GTI. But I'll be using some stuff I bought from Honda when I had my S2000.  It worked a treat on my Mk6 Golf.  From memory It's called Shin-Etsu, and comes in a tube about the size of a large toothpaste tube for around £20.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 17 August 2018, 17:27

Quote from: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 17 August 2018, 15:48

Having drawn a blank with several "smart" dent removal "specialists" after my GTI was assaulted by an unknown idiot in a car park, leaving the offside front wing thus:

(https://preview.ibb.co/jsFTR8/55463979088_E69_E1979_4_F05_4_B41_9_D90_939_EE8_A405_B2.jpg)

I took it this morning to what is, in my opinion, the best bodyshop in Hampshire to ask them to estimate for repairing it.

£375.  Plus VAT.

When I discovered the damage I had my son's new cricket bat in the boot, which hadn't been fully knocked-in.  If only I could have found the miscreant I could have completed the knocking-in process on their face.

I'm not happy.

I'm slightly less unhappy, because I remembered that HMRC owe me a refund of over-paid tax, which is more than enough to cover the repair.  Every cloud, ...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: EINZ CLUBSPORT on 18 August 2018, 01:32

Any pics?
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Not sure what happened to the image host.

(https://s33.postimg.cc/s0a0g1t33/IMG_40461.jpg)
(https://s33.postimg.cc/5oc7mqekf/IMG_4068.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 19 August 2018, 10:53

Finally fitted my painted black gloss performance pack badge.  I've been meaning to do this for a while (my car whilst being a performance pack was too early to get the red badges) and picked on up on ebay recently.  Painted with Plastikote super gloss spray paint.

Next job is to get a badge skin to bring the red centres back  :smiley:

(https://preview.ibb.co/joWSAz/2018_08_18_15_30_52.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Guzzle on 19 August 2018, 12:39

Nice  :cool:

Looking forward to seeing the end result   

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 20 August 2018, 20:53

And here it is... the Black/Red performance pack badge.  I'm tempted to go darker red to match the R/Clubsport tail lights.  Thoughts please ladies and gentlemen...

(https://preview.ibb.co/gz9Tne/2018_08_20_12_53_08.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: AmbushReality on 20 August 2018, 22:30

Looks great, suits the paintwork as well.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: deltarikk on 20 August 2018, 22:43

Nice job M  :wink: for me I like it how you've got it, not sure darker red would look right....maybe you could photoshop your pic to change badge colour and get an idea first?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Guzzle on 20 August 2018, 23:02

Looks fine as it is, no need to go darker  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 21 August 2018, 10:38

Nice work. Wouldn't go darker as will be hard to see the red.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 21 August 2018, 13:21

Thanks for the comments guys!  :cool:

After 24 hours it's growing on me.  The issue is I have had it solid black for so long it seems really obvious, like I said it's growing on me now.

Front badge next...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 27 August 2018, 13:07

Finally fitted my rear camera for my Mi-Witness dash cam.

I bought and fitted the cameras to my Mark 6 Golf originally.  It was a nice easy job, the fuse box was easily accessible (simply remove the cover on the end of the dashboard on the driver's side), and no real problems running the wires.  I did the whole job in about an hour and a half.

The Mark 7 seems to have been designed to make simple jobs impossible.  From the location of the fuse box through to the near impossibility of running the cable for the rear camera, and tucking it away out of sight, the interior seems to conspire against you at every step, unless you take out the rear seat and the trim panel below the rear side window (it's a 3-door).

I managed it eventually, but it's not a job that I would volunteer to do again.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: canalmike on 27 August 2018, 19:03

Sorry if it's already answered - 884 pages is a lot to plough through....

Re OBD eleven the concensus seems to be to get the Pro version - and certainly there's a few tweaks I'd want that are not apparently on Apps.

But the coding seems complex as well as requiring German!

Yes, dotted around different forums and posts are instructions for different tweaks, but is there somewhere where ALL the coding instructions are listed? In one place? In English (or with translations of the relevant German)?

Cheers

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: candywhite12 on 27 August 2018, 20:08

had some fun... tornado red pretty sweet when clean  :grin: :grin:
 
(https://s8.postimg.cc/4u8k8joip/snow_foamed.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/4u8k8joip/)

(https://s8.postimg.cc/mx1mzp7ht/wheel_job.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/mx1mzp7ht/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wantmygti on 27 August 2018, 20:27

Quote from: canalmike on 27 August 2018, 19:03

Sorry if it's already answered - 884 pages is a lot to plough through....

Re OBD eleven the concensus seems to be to get the Pro version - and certainly there's a few tweaks I'd want that are not apparently on Apps.

But the coding seems complex as well as requiring German!

Yes, dotted around different forums and posts are instructions for different tweaks, but is there somewhere where ALL the coding instructions are listed? In one place? In English (or with translations of the relevant German)?

Cheers

Defo go for pro. Most coding can be located on the OBDEleven forum (not part of this site, their own site).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Vwjap on 27 August 2018, 20:32

Quote from: canalmike on 27 August 2018, 19:03

Sorry if it's already answered - 884 pages is a lot to plough through....

Re OBD eleven the concensus seems to be to get the Pro version - and certainly there's a few tweaks I'd want that are not apparently on Apps.

But the coding seems complex as well as requiring German!

Yes, dotted around different forums and posts are instructions for different tweaks, but is there somewhere where ALL the coding instructions are listed? In one place? In English (or with translations of the relevant German)?

Cheers

Non pro will only let you use apps, pro will let you go into the modules themselves, in there are 2 codings, long coding where it’s in binary (but has known labels) and adaptions, where it’s lists of settings, yes some of it is in German but TBH it isn’t all that hard fella

Obdeleven forum or
https://www.autoinstruct.com.au/manufacturer/volkswagen/mk7-golf/mk7-golf-obdeleven-vcds-tweaks/

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 27 August 2018, 20:33

Quote from: canalmike on 27 August 2018, 19:03

Sorry if it's already answered - 884 pages is a lot to plough through....

Re OBD eleven the concensus seems to be to get the Pro version - and certainly there's a few tweaks I'd want that are not apparently on Apps.

But the coding seems complex as well as requiring German!

Yes, dotted around different forums and posts are instructions for different tweaks, but is there somewhere where ALL the coding instructions are listed? In one place? In English (or with translations of the relevant German)?

Cheers

Obdeleven Pro definitely the one to get, it gives you much more functionality than the non pro where you have to use apps.  It’s looks complex to the uninitiated but you quickly get to understand it and if you follow already tried and tested oding, you can’t go far wrong, even with all the German terms.

This is the definitive forum for obdeleven

http://forum.obdeleven.com

Also lots of tried and tested coding on VWROC and specific to Golf Mk7 and Mk7 facelift cars.  Threads with the word “coding” in the title are just that. 

https://www.vwroc.com/forums/forum/84-obdeleven/

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 27 August 2018, 20:53

Quick wash today. Really growing on me the Tungsten, lovely in the sun this afternoon.

(https://s26.postimg.cc/r0tlep83d/211838_C9-_A35_A-4_A63-95_E4-04_A0_F2443_AF3.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/em6tedgl1/)

(https://s26.postimg.cc/d758pnn7t/AE82_A7_CE-_FB03-4723-_BCE4-_DB87_BDE01701.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/rqcdr2gcl/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: canalmike on 27 August 2018, 21:22

Thanks peeps.

On the OBD site (https://obdeleven.com/en/#xprtbestsellproductblock_1 )  I assume I need both the OBD eleven device at 39.99 Euros and the Pro Pack at 24.99 Euros?
Cheers

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Vwjap on 27 August 2018, 21:30

The obdeleven pack is just the dongle, the software is on the playstore(android tablet/phone needed) and the pro is just a code to open the software,
If your planning on getting it download the software now, regester, and open the software every day to start saving credits for apps (I don’t actually use them but can come in handy for stuff like mirrorlink in motion (MIM) and stuff you cannot code)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 07 September 2018, 12:59

Gave it a long overdue bath! 

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1852/42721611220_be0f7cc680_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/286aqBN)

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?PHPSESSID=kisj9t5veuuqn0ggdil435hs70&topic=274783.msg2594566#new

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 08 September 2018, 11:51

Stunning as ever Ms B!  :cool:
I think those near side on shots show the shine as it’s unbelievable best.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 08 September 2018, 12:43

Quote from: Booth11 on 07 September 2018, 12:59

Gave it a long overdue bath! 

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1852/42721611220_be0f7cc680_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/286aqBN)

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?PHPSESSID=kisj9t5veuuqn0ggdil435hs70&topic=274783.msg2594566#new

Argh!  I wish you'd stop posting photos of what must be the most immaculate Golf in the history of Golfs ever, ever, ever!

I've got a painful shoulder at the moment (rotator cuff tendonitis, which is about as much fun as it sounds), and can just about manage to wash mine.  I use my BigBoi dryer as it's less of a pain in the shoulder to dry it off.  Would you mind coming round and doing it properly for me, Rebecca?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 11 September 2018, 09:26

Quote from: Exonian on 08 September 2018, 11:51

Stunning as ever Ms B!  :cool:
I think those near side on shots show the shine as it’s unbelievable best.

Thanks muchly Mr Ex! 

Quote from: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 08 September 2018, 12:43

Argh!  I wish you'd stop posting photos of what must be the most immaculate Golf in the history of Golfs ever, ever, ever!

I've got a painful shoulder at the moment (rotator cuff tendonitis, which is about as much fun as it sounds), and can just about manage to wash mine.  I use my BigBoi dryer as it's less of a pain in the shoulder to dry it off.  Would you mind coming round and doing it properly for me, Rebecca?

Thanks! Haha!  I’m pretty rubbish doing my own atm!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 11 September 2018, 09:34

Dropped it off for 3rd service (inc brake fluid); air con service and MOT. Haldex service soon at specialist place.
 
In prep: Pedal box switched off (boo!), headlight washers etc temp re-enabled with obdeleven. Do not wash signs in place.  Work sheet already pre-scrawled with “DO NOT WASH” as Gemma the service lady knows me well.
 
Lets hope they don’t use it as a demo!  :shocked:  :grin:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1874/30740809208_6c087e0309_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NQsFzS)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 11 September 2018, 09:37

That's a very generous car park at your dealers. Mine has about half a dozen spaces which oddly enough, are generally taken :angry: And being positioned next to a roundabout and a main road there's no street parking...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 11 September 2018, 09:46

MOT already???

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wantmygti on 11 September 2018, 09:51

Might book a demo!!

But £32k for a used GTi...?? Is it me or is that a lot??

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: maxie on 11 September 2018, 10:22

Quote from: wantmygti on 11 September 2018, 09:51

Might book a demo!!

But £32k for a used GTi...?? Is it me or is that a lot??

that seems a lot to me for a 2nd hand car. my 67 gti pp was quoted at 23.5k on we buy any car 2k miles and most extras..(granted they'd sell for more but still) lol

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 11 September 2018, 10:46

Quote from: maxie on 11 September 2018, 10:22

Quote from: wantmygti on 11 September 2018, 09:51

Might book a demo!!

But £32k for a used GTi...?? Is it me or is that a lot??

that seems a lot to me for a 2nd hand car. my 67 gti pp was quoted at 23.5k on we buy any car 2k miles and most extras..(granted they'd sell for more but still) lol

Most expensive on AT is £34k for 18 plate with 5k!! But it does have leather and Pan roof....  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 11 September 2018, 14:34

Quote from: Booth11 on 11 September 2018, 09:34

Dropped it off for 3rd service (inc brake fluid); air con service and MOT. Haldex service soon at specialist place.
 
In prep: Pedal box switched off (boo!), headlight washers etc temp re-enabled with obdeleven. Do not wash signs in place.  Work sheet already pre-scrawled with “DO NOT WASH” as Gemma the service lady knows me well.
 
Lets hope they don’t use it as a demo!  :shocked:  :grin:

I hope the MOT tester had sunglassss on!  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 11 September 2018, 18:32

Quote from: Watts on 11 September 2018, 09:37

That's a very generous car park at your dealers. Mine has about half a dozen spaces which oddly enough, are generally taken :angry: And being positioned next to a roundabout and a main road there's no street parking...

It is a sizeable car park and right adjacent to where they clean the cars. :shocked:  That’s the bit of the premises my car never goes!   :grin:

Quote from: dubber36 on 11 September 2018, 09:46

MOT already???

Yep!  3 years on 30th Sept!  Time flies when you have a great car! 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 11 September 2018, 18:34

Quote from: Exonian on 11 September 2018, 14:34

Quote from: Booth11 on 11 September 2018, 09:34

Dropped it off for 3rd service (inc brake fluid); air con service and MOT. Haldex service soon at specialist place.
 
In prep: Pedal box switched off (boo!), headlight washers etc temp re-enabled with obdeleven. Do not wash signs in place.  Work sheet already pre-scrawled with “DO NOT WASH” as Gemma the service lady knows me well.
 
Lets hope they don’t use it as a demo!  :shocked:  :grin:

I hope the MOT tester had sunglassss on!  :cool:

Unfortunately not, and now he’s in the clinic having his retinas reattached.  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 11 September 2018, 18:36

Anyway, all serviced and MOT’d and no problems. 

(https://s15.postimg.cc/6taxbgd9n/A66_E529_B-_DCAD-44_ED-_A5_DE-8819_A4_B4351_E.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/gqly4ikvb/)

Pedal box switched back on the second I got in the car. Ahhh.   Tonight obdeleven back out to code out the headlight washers again.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: deltarikk on 11 September 2018, 19:01

Did you only reset the headlamp washers Rebecca before taking it in or did you do all the OBD tweaks?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 11 September 2018, 19:12

Quote from: deltarikk on 11 September 2018, 19:01

Did you only reset the headlamp washers Rebecca before taking it in or did you do all the OBD tweaks?

I only reset the headlight washers, and re-enabled the Stop/Start (just in case). All other obdeleven adaptations I left as they were.  I left the pedal box installed, just switched it off. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: deltarikk on 12 September 2018, 13:21

Thanks Rebecca, I'd wondered whats best, probably do same ones when I take ours in  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 14 September 2018, 19:59

Mine took me for a great day out in Dover today. Not an exciting drive, M25/M2, but it really shows why this car is so good as it was very refined and comfortable. Over 200 miles completed and no fatigue, just relaxed :smiley: I also love the way that it will pull out for a quick overtake with no gear change, plenty of torque available. Brilliant :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 15 September 2018, 09:56

Well after a collection of rainy weekends finally managed to get a wash and quick detail on the cars... :grin:

(https://s8.postimg.cc/xahz75s91/20180915_093339.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/3vcay5npd/)

(https://s8.postimg.cc/3vcay6aut/20180915_093359.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/5n59t2u7l/)

(https://s8.postimg.cc/84h10b3th/20180915_093416.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/e5epxdqfl/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 15 September 2018, 10:10

^^^ Still looking great there Neil :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 15 September 2018, 10:20

Quote from: Watts on 15 September 2018, 10:10

^^^ Still looking great there Neil :smiley:

Thank you Peter  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: maxie on 16 September 2018, 12:51

not done anything, but my new touch screen has a line from top to bottom of dead pixels i think. anyone else had this? thanks.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 16 September 2018, 17:04

Quote from: maxie on 16 September 2018, 12:51

not done anything, but my new touch screen has a line from top to bottom of dead pixels i think. anyone else had this? thanks.

Yes - http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=283924.0

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: maxie on 16 September 2018, 20:07

Quote from: Watts on 16 September 2018, 17:04

Quote from: maxie on 16 September 2018, 12:51

not done anything, but my new touch screen has a line from top to bottom of dead pixels i think. anyone else had this? thanks.

Yes - http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=283924.0

thanks i'll ring them monday :) hope its an easy fix....lol

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 21 September 2018, 11:50

Washed it!

Bum shots.

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1845/44820542201_9d6ec36087_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2bhCZEZ)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1882/44100274144_777ac10058_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2abZr5d)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: EINZ CLUBSPORT on 30 September 2018, 03:40

Tire stickers!
(http://iforce.co.nz/i/12vnqqlv.zq5.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 04 October 2018, 16:22

Well, as winter is now well and truly upon us, I decided it was time to take out the carpets mats I'd purchased for the GTI, and replace them with some new rubber mats (from Ebay). They turned up today and to be honest, for £45 I'm pretty impressed. Fit perfectly and are really thick and also come with a rear transmission tunnel cover (which I'm not sure if i'll keep in or not).

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1972/43284073180_d837360595_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/28WSbXN)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1950/44186617425_a75e010f97_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ajBXVt)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1914/31224185298_af4e22ea60_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Pzb7so)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Guzzle on 04 October 2018, 18:02

Quote from: Sootchucker on 04 October 2018, 16:22

Well, as winter is now well and truly upon us, I decided it was time to take out the carpets mats I'd purchased for the GTI, and replace them with some new rubber mats (from Ebay). They turned up today and to be honest, for £45 I'm pretty impressed. Fit perfectly and are really thick and also come with a rear transmission tunnel cover (which I'm not sure if i'll keep in or not).

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1972/43284073180_d837360595_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/28WSbXN)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1950/44186617425_a75e010f97_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ajBXVt)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1914/31224185298_af4e22ea60_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Pzb7so)

Those mats look great 👍

Not sure about that transmission tunnel cover though  :undecided:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 04 October 2018, 18:37

Agreed, I’ll probably only put it in when the dogs in the car, or 3 up at the back, otherwise I’ll keep it in the boot

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 04 October 2018, 19:17

I always had rubber mats thinking that they would be easier to keep clean, however have switched to keeping carpet mat in all the time.

The carpet ones seem to trap the dirt better, whereas the rubber ones let it roll about and stray onto the carpets. When coated with fabric protector, the carpets mats are pretty easy to clean. If they do get too dirty for the hoover, they can go in the washing machine. After a night in the airing cupboard they will be as good as new. Don't make the mistake that I once made by putting them in the tumble dryer. That melted the edge bindings.  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: brettblade on 04 October 2018, 21:13

Bought a new Santiago alloy!  In the garage until Spring though.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 04 October 2018, 21:46

Quote from: Sootchucker on 04 October 2018, 16:22

Well, as winter is now well and truly upon us, I decided it was time to take out the carpets mats I'd purchased for the GTI, and replace them with some new rubber mats (from Ebay). They turned up today and to be honest, for £45 I'm pretty impressed. Fit perfectly and are really thick and also come with a rear transmission tunnel cover (which I'm not sure if i'll keep in or not).

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1972/43284073180_d837360595_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/28WSbXN)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1950/44186617425_a75e010f97_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ajBXVt)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1914/31224185298_af4e22ea60_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Pzb7so)

Look good I can only find them @ £59 a set though ??

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 04 October 2018, 22:07

I had a money off coupon from Ebay.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 05 October 2018, 07:38

Quote from: Sootchucker on 04 October 2018, 22:07

I had a money off coupon from Ebay.

👍

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Hebegeebee on 05 October 2018, 07:43

I’ve had those in my GTi-P since I got it nearly a year ago now. They’ve lasted very well, although they did seem a bit slippery at first, and are easy to clean. It’s like looking into my car except mine is manual.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Shandy77 on 05 October 2018, 14:25

Had a Milltek resonated exhaust fitted and yes I know the popular choice is to go non-res but I do a lot of motorway miles and was just after a slightly deeper tone and better look - so far so good.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 06 October 2018, 19:16

Ordered Thursday night delivered this morning 👍

(https://i.postimg.cc/nzzH53dc/9_E294984-_C2_A7-4418-9_C3_B-18690_F280757.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/qtPV6xV9)

(https://i.postimg.cc/HLTW0YXM/BDE187_A0-773_F-40_E4-94_F7-_E2_DE07_C50635.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/21XfrfHj)

(https://i.postimg.cc/k5wJf0vp/86_BA1_F65-7_C88-4_D4_F-_BAF2-_D2_DE0372_ED37.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/QB9ZMnPQ)

Thanks for find Sootchucker 👏

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: hobbes22 on 06 October 2018, 19:50

Quote from: Shandy77 on 05 October 2018, 14:25

Had a Milltek resonated exhaust fitted and yes I know the popular choice is to go non-res but I do a lot of motorway miles and was just after a slightly deeper tone and better look - so far so good.

May I ask how much?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 08 October 2018, 10:33

Quote from: Shandy77 on 05 October 2018, 14:25

Had a Milltek resonated exhaust fitted and yes I know the popular choice is to go non-res but I do a lot of motorway miles and was just after a slightly deeper tone and better look - so far so good.

Not sure which one you've got as they changed what they described them as a while back...

1. Non resonated. Simply one box around the rear axle and a Y pipe at the rear, now called the "race system".
2. Resonated. 2 boxes, one near the rear axle and the other nearer the front on the midpipe and a Y pipe at the rear, now described as "louder".
3. EC Approved. Comes with a suitcase style silencer at the rear, introduced at around the same time as the description changes above.

If you've got 2. from the list, mine's the same. Sounds spot on with no drone at motorway speeds but makes a bit more noise when you're booting it.

I did notice on mine yesterday (first ling trip in a while) that when it's fully warmed up, it's a tiny bit louder than when it's cold - not enough to worry about though.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 10 October 2018, 14:36

Fitted new front pads after the wear indicator came on (73k) - 40% off at Euro Car Parts with code MID50.

Also put an adjustable short shifter on, feels like a racing car now   :evil:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 10 October 2018, 15:24

Quote from: monsta on 10 October 2018, 14:36

Fitted new front pads after the wear indicator came on (73k) - 40% off at Euro Car Parts with code MID50.

Also put an adjustable short shifter on, feels like a racing car now   :evil:

Short shift mod is well worth it though I went down the oem route.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Moro on 10 October 2018, 16:55

Just had the 5 year service and MOT done by my supplying dealer...only a few days left of my 5 year VW warranty now, but no advisories on the MOT this time.

I 💗  this vehicle, but it will be the last ICE car I will ever purchase.

I am nearly 60 years old now and have never owned a car for 5 years before, but I do intend to keep this one for at least another year.

It has only done 18k miles and is now only used for “fun” or longer trips as I am now a convert to BEV (Nissan LEAF 40) - for local journeys only though.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ibdrew on 10 October 2018, 17:58

Bought a nice set of secondhand Austin Alloys now cleaned and waxed ready for new tyres, 4 Michelin crossclimate +ordered, to be fitted on Friday. So hopefully all ready for winter by the weekend

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Hebegeebee on 11 October 2018, 07:38

Quote from: Ibdrew on 10 October 2018, 17:58

Bought a nice set of secondhand Austin Alloys now cleaned and waxed ready for new tyres, 4 Michelin crossclimate +ordered, to be fitted on Friday. So hopefully all ready for winter by the weekend

Nice find but the Austin isn’t meant for Winter use due to the diamond cut faces on the wheels. They could corrode during the winter from exposure to road salt. Maybe because you are putting CC+ on them you live in a mild area and salt isn’t an issue. It’s one to be aware of though.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 11 October 2018, 08:20

Quote from: Moro on 10 October 2018, 16:55

I 💗  this vehicle, but it will be the last ICE car I will ever purchase.

I am nearly 60 years old now and have never owned a car for 5 years before, but I do intend to keep this one for at least another year.

Why only another year. If it's not eating much grass, I'd keep it for ever.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ibdrew on 11 October 2018, 10:30

I know what you mean,I’ve took a bit of a gamble with the Austin’s for the winter I would have preferred Cadiz alloys but for a good set they are over double the cost I got the Austin’s for, the car came with Santiago’s fitted and all 4 tyres a now on the low side so will need replacing soon.
My original plan was to buy 4 aez raise alloys at £750 ish plus winter or all season tyres which would have totalled around 12-13 hundred pounds, I then spotted the Austin’s on eBay and changed plan, I will run the car over the winter with the Austin/crossclimate+ after reading the reviews I think the tyres should cope with the local winter conditions although I was considering full winter tyres, and then come about April/may I will put the santiagos back on with new summer tyres. When I eventually sell the car I will sell the genuine Austin’s separately and hopefully I’d still get a better percentage of my money back then had I bought the aez alloys.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 12 October 2018, 14:21

Cleaned the crap off it.  Literally!  Pesky pigeons!

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1912/44545289884_8be2af5213_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2aSjfKo)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1929/30328593447_fdb84e543e_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Nd2Ycz)

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=274783.msg2595766#msg2595766

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Splashalot on 13 October 2018, 03:38

Optical illusion with reflections on the the guard's edge - at first I thought your tyres were bald!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Finglonga on 13 October 2018, 07:20

Well today I found a coolant leak at 62k miles. Only a slight one and looked like it was a loose jubilee clip near thermostat housing (thanks VW dealers) but tightened it up, cleaned it all off and the leak is still there. So could be water pump or gasket in that area. Only a couple of drops of coolant on my undertray so not major enough for me to be concerned yet but will keep an eye on it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Moro on 13 October 2018, 13:59

Quote from: dubber36 on 11 October 2018, 08:20

Quote from: Moro on 10 October 2018, 16:55

I 💗  this vehicle, but it will be the last ICE car I will ever purchase.

I am nearly 60 years old now and have never owned a car for 5 years before, but I do intend to keep this one for at least another year.

Why only another year. If it's not eating much grass, I'd keep it for ever.

I cannot see me continuing to drive the LEAF as soon as the European manufacturers bring out models to rival the yet-to-be-released-in-UK Tesla Model 3 Dual Motor  - so a bit of consolidation will be in order, and a £50k+ BEV will require the equity of both the Golf and the LEAF to put towards its purchase price.

I have not given up on having at least one more performance car...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 13 October 2018, 15:08

Quote from: Finglonga on 13 October 2018, 07:20

Well today I found a coolant leak at 62k miles. Only a slight one and looked like it was a loose jubilee clip near thermostat housing (thanks VW dealers) but tightened it up, cleaned it all off and the leak is still there. So could be water pump or gasket in that area. Only a couple of drops of coolant on my undertray so not major enough for me to be concerned yet but will keep an eye on it.

Thermostat housing itself seems to be a weak point too.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 14 October 2018, 11:38

Scanned the car with my vcds and found a fault saying battery current in key fob 1 is low. Ordered some Duracell for replacement but it looks like no warning shows on the dash (can't remember who was asking this before).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Pixwix on 14 October 2018, 13:33

It was me asking about the warning message, or lack of,  I don't have access to VCDS so carry spare batteries at all times now!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 14 October 2018, 14:07

Yeah it's a bit daft not to show a warning and then all of a sudden your key doesn't work.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MjrSharpe on 14 October 2018, 20:38

After some horrendous weather recently, I finally got the chance to give the car a mini prep for winter. Used mostly auto finese which I really like. I managed to pick up a half used tub of desire for £20 and am very impressed with it :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: DubmanSam on 15 October 2018, 09:06

Quote from: Pixwix on 14 October 2018, 13:33

It was me asking about the warning message, or lack of,  I don't have access to VCDS so carry spare batteries at all times now!

Thank God its not just me, this happened to me the other day with KESSY, switched to the spare key whilst the batteries I ordered were on their way and 2 days later the spare died with no warning. Replaced with a CR2032 instead of CR2025 as I read it should last longer.

Now have a spare battery in the car too.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Finglonga on 15 October 2018, 10:03

Quote from: Watts on 13 October 2018, 15:08

Thermostat housing itself seems to be a weak point too.

That was replaced by VW a couple of years ago and the leak from that was significantly worse. only using a tiny amount but bugging me there is a leak.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 15 October 2018, 11:00

Quote from: DubmanSam on 15 October 2018, 09:06

Quote from: Pixwix on 14 October 2018, 13:33

It was me asking about the warning message, or lack of,  I don't have access to VCDS so carry spare batteries at all times now!

Thank God its not just me, this happened to me the other day with KESSY, switched to the spare key whilst the batteries I ordered were on their way and 2 days later the spare died with no warning. Replaced with a CR2032 instead of CR2025 as I read it should last longer.

Now have a spare battery in the car too.

I've just ordered the same spec battery as reading stuff from tinternet said it may cause issues using a different battery. Could just be another urban myth though  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Wide on 15 October 2018, 12:40

My Calipers! ,  :whistle:

https://youtu.be/oZFTFZfLKvI (https://youtu.be/oZFTFZfLKvI)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MKgti on 15 October 2018, 12:52

Very nice.
I'm looking at getting some Pretoria 18" copies for my winter wheels.
What tyres did you go for?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rjwojcik on 15 October 2018, 18:12

Quote from: mcmaddy on 15 October 2018, 11:00

Quote from: DubmanSam on 15 October 2018, 09:06

Quote from: Pixwix on 14 October 2018, 13:33

It was me asking about the warning message, or lack of,  I don't have access to VCDS so carry spare batteries at all times now!

Thank God its not just me, this happened to me the other day with KESSY, switched to the spare key whilst the batteries I ordered were on their way and 2 days later the spare died with no warning. Replaced with a CR2032 instead of CR2025 as I read it should last longer.

Now have a spare battery in the car too.

I've just ordered the same spec battery as reading stuff from tinternet said it may cause issues using a different battery. Could just be another urban myth though  :grin:

Ummm...  I thought the CRxxyy denoted the diameter and thickness of the battery, so the only issue is that it may not fit.  My GTD to the CR2032.

Taken from Wikipedia:

Coin-shaped cells are thin compared to their diameter. Polarity is usually stamped on the metal casing.
The IEC prefix "CR" denotes lithium manganese dioxide chemistry. Since Li-MnO2 cells produce 3 volts there are no widely available alternative chemistries for a lithium coin battery. The "BR" prefix indicates a round lithium/carbon monofluoride cell. See lithium battery for discussion of the different performance characteristics. One Li-MnO2 cell can replace two alkaline or silver-oxide cells.
IEC designation numbers indicate the physical dimensions of the cylindrical cell. Cells less than one centimeter in height are assigned four-digit numbers, where the first two digits are the diameter in millimeters, while the last two digits are the height in tenths of millimeters. Taller cells are assigned five-digit numbers, where the first two digits are the diameter in millimeters, followed by the last three digits indicating the height in tenths of millimeters.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 15 October 2018, 18:56

The ones in my key fob are cr2025. Ordered 4 just in case the spare decides to go too  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 18 October 2018, 11:16

After getting fed up with seeing my rear badge skin peeling I ordered a can of Carbon Steel Grey Metallic (LA9W if you're interested) online and painted the badge inlay.  Very pleased with the end result!

(https://thumb.ibb.co/e8iagL/2018-10-17-17-34-40.jpg) (https://ibb.co/e8iagL) (https://thumb.ibb.co/eJWjaf/2018-10-17-17-35-02-1.jpg) (https://ibb.co/eJWjaf) (https://thumb.ibb.co/dxoQgL/2018-10-17-17-41-28.jpg) (https://ibb.co/dxoQgL)

Now to do the front too...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 18 October 2018, 12:53

Quote from: monsta on 18 October 2018, 11:16

After getting fed up with seeing my rear badge skin peeling I ordered a can of Carbon Steel Grey Metallic (LA9W if you're interested) online and painted the badge inlay.  Very pleased with the end result!

(https://thumb.ibb.co/e8iagL/2018-10-17-17-34-40.jpg) (https://ibb.co/e8iagL) (https://thumb.ibb.co/eJWjaf/2018-10-17-17-35-02-1.jpg) (https://ibb.co/eJWjaf) (https://thumb.ibb.co/dxoQgL/2018-10-17-17-41-28.jpg) (https://ibb.co/dxoQgL)

Now to do the front too...

Nice work :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 20 October 2018, 08:23

Quote from: monsta on 18 October 2018, 11:16

After getting fed up with seeing my rear badge skin peeling I ordered a can of Carbon Steel Grey Metallic (LA9W if you're interested) online and painted the badge inlay.  Very pleased with the end result!

(https://thumb.ibb.co/e8iagL/2018-10-17-17-34-40.jpg) (https://ibb.co/e8iagL) (https://thumb.ibb.co/eJWjaf/2018-10-17-17-35-02-1.jpg) (https://ibb.co/eJWjaf) (https://thumb.ibb.co/dxoQgL/2018-10-17-17-41-28.jpg) (https://ibb.co/dxoQgL)

Now to do the front too...

👍👍nice touch

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 20 October 2018, 15:21

Washed it a ready for a trip home to West Yorkshire tomorrow.

Citrus pre wash to clear bug splatter.

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1938/43631690260_728448c839_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/29tzPpJ)

All done ready for more bug slaying! 

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1974/43631666440_bcff40dafd_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/29tzGk3)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1968/44724221504_d29cf2d0be_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2b98jTj)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1907/44724220504_557245caa8_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2b98jA5)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dervdave on 20 October 2018, 19:20

A cracking job, mine next ?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 20 October 2018, 22:05

Drove mine from home in west London to Whitby, North Yorkshire for a short holiday. Due to a road closure it ended up as a smidgen under 300 miles. Car drove great, four adults and a bootful and still averaged over 41mpg even with some 80+ long sections. Very comfortable and relaxing. Saw a fair few Rs and GTIs too :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 21 October 2018, 01:18

I'm down in Pickering this weekend Watts, fortunately the A64 road closure is below where we came from. Weather was cracking today with of course fantastic scenery as usual in North Yorkshire.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 21 October 2018, 08:56

Quote from: mcmaddy on 21 October 2018, 01:18

I'm down in Pickering this weekend Watts, fortunately the A64 road closure is below where we came from. Weather was cracking today with of course fantastic scenery as usual in North Yorkshire.

Stunning isn't it? Beautiful weather yesterday, looking forward to a good day today too :smiley: Staying in a great house in Whitby, there's a roof terrace with a view of the harbour and sea, loving it :smiley:

Hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend, we might be in Pickering later, thinking of a ride on the steam train.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 21 October 2018, 10:53

Can highly recommend the train, more brilliant scenery along the way 👍

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: BobbyT on 21 October 2018, 16:06

Fitted some tat
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181021/e14630f5cdbbd7f2db6895a4b1b204eb.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Pixwix on 21 October 2018, 17:19

Took advantage of the great weather to prep the car for winter...and also wanted to stay of the roads in case I was blinded by a shiny black R, understand Booth11 was in my part of gods own country this weekend  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 21 October 2018, 18:45

Quote from: dervdave on 20 October 2018, 19:20

A cracking job, mine next ?

Thanks.  :smiley:

Clean your own car you lazy....  :laugh:

Quote from: Watts on 20 October 2018, 22:05

Drove mine from home in west London to Whitby, North Yorkshire for a short holiday. Due to a road closure it ended up as a smidgen under 300 miles. Car drove great, four adults and a bootful and still averaged over 41mpg even with some 80+ long sections. Very comfortable and relaxing. Saw a fair few Rs and GTIs too :smiley:

Sounds a great drive.  Have a lovely hol Watts. 

I had a great trip up today too. Slightly less mpg than you though Watts.  :whistle: :grin:

Quote from: mcmaddy on 21 October 2018, 01:18

I'm down in Pickering this weekend Watts, fortunately the A64 road closure is below where we came from. Weather was cracking today with of course fantastic scenery as usual in North Yorkshire.

And a great hol for you Chris!

Quote from: Pixwix on 21 October 2018, 17:19

Took advantage of the great weather to prep the car for winter...and also wanted to stay of the roads in case I was blinded by a shiny black R, understand Booth11 was in my part of gods own country this weekend  :smiley:

Haha Pixwix :laugh: I’m sure your car is looking very lovely.  I am indeed in Gods Own Country for the week, visiting my folks.  I come from round these here parts.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTi Andy on 21 October 2018, 18:48

Hard wired my dash cam in today.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 21 October 2018, 20:07

Quote from: Booth11 on 21 October 2018, 18:45

Quote from: Watts on 20 October 2018, 22:05

Drove mine from home in west London to Whitby, North Yorkshire for a short holiday. Due to a road closure it ended up as a smidgen under 300 miles. Car drove great, four adults and a bootful and still averaged over 41mpg even with some 80+ long sections. Very comfortable and relaxing. Saw a fair few Rs and GTIs too :smiley:

Sounds a great drive.  Have a lovely hol Watts. 

I had a great trip up today too. Slightly less mpg than you though Watts.  :whistle:

Cheers, enjoy your break too :smiley: Looking like another great day in Yorkshire tomorrow!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 21 October 2018, 21:22

Quote from: Booth11 on 21 October 2018, 18:45

Quote from: dervdave on 20 October 2018, 19:20

A cracking job, mine next ?

Thanks.  :smiley:

Clean your own car you lazy....  :laugh:

Quote from: Watts on 20 October 2018, 22:05

Drove mine from home in west London to Whitby, North Yorkshire for a short holiday. Due to a road closure it ended up as a smidgen under 300 miles. Car drove great, four adults and a bootful and still averaged over 41mpg even with some 80+ long sections. Very comfortable and relaxing. Saw a fair few Rs and GTIs too :smiley:

Sounds a great drive.  Have a lovely hol Watts. 

I had a great trip up today too. Slightly less mpg than you though Watts.  :whistle: :grin:

Quote from: mcmaddy on 21 October 2018, 01:18

I'm down in Pickering this weekend Watts, fortunately the A64 road closure is below where we came from. Weather was cracking today with of course fantastic scenery as usual in North Yorkshire.

And a great hol for you Chris!

Quote from: Pixwix on 21 October 2018, 17:19

Took advantage of the great weather to prep the car for winter...and also wanted to stay of the roads in case I was blinded by a shiny black R, understand Booth11 was in my part of gods own country this weekend  :smiley:

Haha Pixwix :laugh: I’m sure your car is looking very lovely.  I am indeed in Gods Own Country for the week, visiting my folks.  I come from round these here parts.  :smiley:

Enjoy your week too Rebecca. Weather looks to be good all week aswell.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Pretzel on 21 October 2018, 21:31

Quote from: GTi Andy on 21 October 2018, 18:48

Hard wired my dash cam in today.

Which dash-cam did you use?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 21 October 2018, 21:57

Quote from: mcmaddy on 21 October 2018, 10:53

Can highly recommend the train, more brilliant scenery along the way 👍

We missed the early train so could only go as far as Goathland but a nice day out all the same :smiley: Hope you had a good day too!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTi Andy on 21 October 2018, 22:10

Quote from: Pretzel on 21 October 2018, 21:31

Quote from: GTi Andy on 21 October 2018, 18:48

Hard wired my dash cam in today.

Which dash-cam did you use?

My current Nextbase 212.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 22 October 2018, 12:44

Drove it to Yorkshire (yesterday).

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1907/45492184491_894e9b6fa8_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ciZkwt)

My hosts are less than impressed. 

(https://i.postimg.cc/rpwhvVyb/A248-D0-A7-6868-4-E81-8319-133-D62256660.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ts8t6Hxt)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 22 October 2018, 14:14

Less than impressed with what? Your driving? Your choice of car? It looks like the truck would have been better suited for the surroundings.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 22 October 2018, 15:59

Quote from: dubber36 on 22 October 2018, 14:14

Less than impressed with what? Your driving? Your choice of car? It looks like the truck would have been better suited for the surroundings.

Less than impressed with me blocking their nice view. :tongue:

The truck might be better suited in some respects but it’s in use elsewhere. It’s fantastic driving round these roads in the R. I’d choose the R over the truck every time.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 22 October 2018, 16:09

D'ya know, 18 months into truck ownership, I don't think I could ever see myself wanting a 'proper' car again. Most would question why I still visit this GTI forum, but I do still have a GTI. Out of interest I just checked last years MOT certificate to see I'd done 74 miles in it since last October.  :embarrassed:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 22 October 2018, 17:08

Quote from: Booth11 on 22 October 2018, 12:44

Drove it to Yorkshire (yesterday).

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1907/45492184491_894e9b6fa8_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ciZkwt)

My hosts are less than impressed. 

(https://i.postimg.cc/rpwhvVyb/A248-D0-A7-6868-4-E81-8319-133-D62256660.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ts8t6Hxt)

If they don't like it, advise them to mooove on.... Where did I leave my coat? :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 22 October 2018, 17:11

How come they've got no ear tags?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: andy28 on 22 October 2018, 17:17

Quote from: Watts on 22 October 2018, 17:08

If they don't like it, advise them to mooove on.... Where did I leave my coat? :whistle:

Or just tell them to look the udder way! Fancy creating a double act Watts?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 22 October 2018, 17:21

Quote from: andy28 on 22 October 2018, 17:17

Quote from: Watts on 22 October 2018, 17:08

If they don't like it, advise them to mooove on.... Where did I leave my coat? :whistle:

Or just tell them to look the udder way! Fancy creating a double act Watts?

I would but I'm a solo act and prefer not to move with the herd.... :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kane1210 on 22 October 2018, 17:26

Halloween Dash Hack hahaha
 (https://preview.ibb.co/i6AHoA/20181022-101825.jpg) (https://ibb.co/dh6q8A)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kane1210 on 22 October 2018, 17:30

Also coded a few bits with ODB

Basics but here you go nether the less

Fan auto level
Chirp lock/unlock
Scandinavian tail lights
Rear indicators on when boot open
Dash colour theme
Drl menu in discover unit
Undertake when in cruise control
Hazards on on hard breaking

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kane1210 on 22 October 2018, 17:31

Milltek Cat Back

https://www.instagram.com/p/BnypjcYlPGF/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=1ibolj5bveipo

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: hobbes22 on 22 October 2018, 17:35

Exhaust sounds nice.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 23 October 2018, 13:31

Quote from: dubber36 on 22 October 2018, 16:09

D'ya know, 18 months into truck ownership, I don't think I could ever see myself wanting a 'proper' car again. Most would question why I still visit this GTI forum, but I do still have a GTI. Out of interest I just checked last years MOT certificate to see I'd done 74 miles in it since last October.  :embarrassed:

You’re well and truly a truck convert!  I vaguely recall you pouring scorn on your 4x4 driving neighbours a few years back. Now you’ve joined the redneck club! 

Quote from: dubber36 on 22 October 2018, 17:11

How come they've got no ear tags?

They do, their ear fur is quite long so hides the tags, but they are there.

(https://i.postimg.cc/R0CNS5YM/4-E53-B76-A-5-B5-B-4870-8-F59-43-B0-EE4-BD85-F.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/jD9sc9K9)

(https://i.postimg.cc/ydtdyJ8d/5-C12-F474-3-E36-405-E-BA99-0-EB9733697-FC.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/34jYKxp5)

And......back to Golfs! 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 23 October 2018, 13:55

Quote from: Booth11 on 23 October 2018, 13:31

You’re well and truly a truck convert!  I vaguely recall you pouring scorn on your 4x4 driving neighbours a few years back. Now you’ve joined the redneck club! 

I did, but that was more at the people that move into the country side and buy a 4x4 to be able to negotiate a grassy verge. The Amarok was bought to do a job, but has also proved itself as the perfect MPV.

Now we can go back to Golfs.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 23 October 2018, 19:14

I took mine to have the small dent which occurred in a Waitrose car park repaired.  This will take three days and cost £450, including VAT. 

I am less than pleased.

I do, however, have the use of a courtesy car, a Vauxhall Astra 1.4 16v.  I would describe it as "nondescript", although when I get the Golf back I will appreciate the DSG gearbox, and the Auto Hold.  The Vauxhall has a five speed do-it-yourself gearbox, and a handbrake lever, both of which feel as though they're from Medieval times.

And the "16v" bit doesn't actually seem to contribute much to forward progress.  If I'd used as much throttle in the Golf as it took for the Astra to overtake a lorry on the M27 on the way home I would probably be in prison by now.

I'm looking forward to Friday.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: BobbyT on 24 October 2018, 09:12

Quote from: Booth11 on 23 October 2018, 13:31

Quote from: dubber36 on 22 October 2018, 16:09

D'ya know, 18 months into truck ownership, I don't think I could ever see myself wanting a 'proper' car again. Most would question why I still visit this GTI forum, but I do still have a GTI. Out of interest I just checked last years MOT certificate to see I'd done 74 miles in it since last October.  :embarrassed:

You’re well and truly a truck convert!  I vaguely recall you pouring scorn on your 4x4 driving neighbours a few years back. Now you’ve joined the redneck club! 

Quote from: dubber36 on 22 October 2018, 17:11

How come they've got no ear tags?

They do, their ear fur is quite long so hides the tags, but they are there.

(https://i.postimg.cc/R0CNS5YM/4-E53-B76-A-5-B5-B-4870-8-F59-43-B0-EE4-BD85-F.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/jD9sc9K9)

(https://i.postimg.cc/ydtdyJ8d/5-C12-F474-3-E36-405-E-BA99-0-EB9733697-FC.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/34jYKxp5)

And......back to Golfs!

Mooooooooooootiful animals

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Finglonga on 26 October 2018, 12:35

New mats for the winter ...

(https://i.imgur.com/0iwFv8J.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/lQFDnhw.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/bumlf7m.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 26 October 2018, 14:04

I'm going to order some of those but the middle one in the back does not look good....!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 26 October 2018, 15:06

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 26 October 2018, 14:04

I'm going to order some of those but the middle one in the back does not look good....!

Maybe the middle one will look better in the flesh.
Maybe I’m just being optimistic!  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 26 October 2018, 15:45

Quote from: Exonian on 26 October 2018, 15:06

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 26 October 2018, 14:04

I'm going to order some of those but the middle one in the back does not look good....!

Maybe the middle one will look better in the flesh.
Maybe I’m just being optimistic!  :grin:

Not for me I’m afraid. IMO they look a bit ‘Halfords’. I prefer the VW OEM plain black rubber mats.

Each to their own though and just my opinion.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Finglonga on 26 October 2018, 17:55

The rear one is only in because I regularly carry 5 people in the car, I didn't like the look of it but its grown on me and it came with the set. As soon as winter is over the OEM mats will go in until next winter.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: BobbyT on 26 October 2018, 20:17

Quote from: Finglonga on 26 October 2018, 12:35

New mats for the winter ...

(https://i.imgur.com/0iwFv8J.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/lQFDnhw.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/bumlf7m.jpg)

I don't mind these, I wish they made an R set like this, I've just bought a different set from the bay to save my normal mats through the winter. They look like a tyre tread...a fair chunk less than the OE ones. I'm not paying more than £35 for winter rubber mats  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Guzzle on 26 October 2018, 20:31

I have some genuine VW rubber mats for the rear, and don't think the quality is anything special. Just from the pictures those mats look more substantial.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 26 October 2018, 22:32

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 26 October 2018, 14:04

I'm going to order some of those but the middle one in the back does not look good....!

Mine went straight in the bin !! 🤮

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Finglonga on 27 October 2018, 09:01

Quote from: Guzzle on 26 October 2018, 20:31

I have some genuine VW rubber mats for the rear, and don't think the quality is anything special. Just from the pictures those mats look more substantial.

They are not Monster mat quality but they are not Monster priced either. I have seen the Blue GTI and piping ones but it's a GTI so should be red......It's the Law. :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: golfdave on 27 October 2018, 09:52

for wintertime if you do ski-ing, mountaineering etc, rubber mats are useless as the snow/grit melt runs over the mat edge & into the carpet.

& yes I knock my boots out before I get in..

The only answer & best "mats" are trays...Weathertech….not cheap but the best & I just leave them in all year around...

https://www.weathertecheurope.com/uk/volkswagen/2015/golf-estate/floorliner-digitalfit/

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Guzzle on 27 October 2018, 11:27

Quote from: Finglonga on 27 October 2018, 09:01

Quote from: Guzzle on 26 October 2018, 20:31

I have some genuine VW rubber mats for the rear, and don't think the quality is anything special. Just from the pictures those mats look more substantial.

They are not Monster mat quality but they are not Monster priced either. I have seen the Blue GTI and piping ones but it's a GTI so should be red......It's the Law. :grin:

Agreed, gotta be red for GTi's  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubvrs on 28 October 2018, 16:00

Got my virtual cockpit all completed. Just need to update my canbus gateway then all done.
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r301/dubvrs/B163F9F3-211C-49B9-BAFD-145DBAEE5482_zpsqrzrzthd.jpeg) (http://s147.photobucket.com/user/dubvrs/media/B163F9F3-211C-49B9-BAFD-145DBAEE5482_zpsqrzrzthd.jpeg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 29 October 2018, 09:36

Nicely done. Just need the nice media screen in there as well and you'll be a Mk7.25  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wantmygti on 29 October 2018, 21:02

Quote from: dubvrs on 28 October 2018, 16:00

Got my virtual cockpit all completed. Just need to update my canbus gateway then all done.

Step by step guide with photos and prices required. Purely out of interest!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 01 November 2018, 17:37

Not me and not today but the R had a bit of a bad Monday morning.

Took a hit from a speeding paramedic car.  Busted wing mirror. Mirror cap never found! 

(https://i.postimg.cc/4xDfKkXx/18-D14-B92-FD9-C-4157-9-E42-4-C3-A02-CDAB41.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/TKcMSsyz)

(https://i.postimg.cc/d3stq2wR/2-A98341-A-6-C9-F-4-A42-B9-D8-9-DA7410-E7485.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/BLzGp18t)

Temporarily cobbled back together to be useable.

(https://i.postimg.cc/tT5pmsWs/FF026-ABA-262-C-40-D0-BD51-773-C01-C6-F8-E0.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ZBCGWKfm)

(https://i.postimg.cc/gjtdm1Md/954-A72-D3-63-E0-48-E0-9-D3-D-8160-C97230-F4.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/2LWgx9RX)

Taking it to bodyshop tomorrow to be looked at.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 01 November 2018, 18:05

That's a shame Rebecca. Hope it hasn't damaged any other paintwork.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 01 November 2018, 18:07

Oh no! No damage anywhere else? My last mirror replacement was done by VW at about £420 but that didn't include the mirror glass or the cap so you are going to go well over £500 what with the cap needing paint too. Presumably their insurance will pick up the tab?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 01 November 2018, 18:16

Quote from: mcmaddy on 01 November 2018, 18:05

That's a shame Rebecca. Hope it hasn't damaged any other paintwork.

Quote from: Watts on 01 November 2018, 18:07

Oh no! No damage anywhere else? My last mirror replacement was done by VW at about £420 but that didn't include the mirror glass or the cap so you are going to go well over £500 what with the cap needing paint too. Presumably their insurance will pick up the tab?

Thankfully no damage to the door or any paintwork, so it could have been much worse, and it being an paramedic car responding to a call out, a door mirror not a big deal  compared to someone in need of emergency care. 

I know I’m looking at £500+  but should be able to recoup it from the ambulance service.  Keen to get it sorted as hate a damaged car.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 02 November 2018, 15:02

Had my mirror damage assessed this morning by my bodyshop, and just got the quote through.  Complete replacement wing mirror plus mounting bracket required.  Also a new genuine drivers’ side window needed as the mirror shattering has scratched and chipped the window, so that plus new window seals.  £750 all in. Want to get it done ASAP and at my trusted bodyshop so I’ll be booking it in.   I hope the ambulance service coughs up and reimburses me.

Also asked them to do a 4 wheel laser alignment check whilst it’s in.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 02 November 2018, 15:53

Jeez... £750 is plenty. Just shows - 'it's only a mirror as they drive off'....

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: king monkey on 02 November 2018, 16:30

£750! Wow. Hope you get it sorted soon.

Thought I had it bad. My dad took my car out today and has managed to kerb an alloy. He was literally out for 5 minutes.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 02 November 2018, 16:54

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 02 November 2018, 15:53

Jeez... £750 is plenty. Just shows - 'it's only a mirror as they drive off'....

Yes, “only a wing mirror!”  Wing mirrors these dats are complex things with all the electronic adjustability and heated elements etc, so they ain’t cheap!  The replacement window is inexpensive by comparison but a common victim when the mirror shatters and hits the glass according to the assessor who was the one that spotted the window damage.

Quote from: king monkey on 02 November 2018, 16:30

£750! Wow. Hope you get it sorted soon.

Thought I had it bad. My dad took my car out today and has managed to kerb an alloy. He was literally out for 5 minutes.

Nooo!  A costly 5 mins! I hope you get it sorted and your dad doesn’t feel too bad over it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: king monkey on 02 November 2018, 17:58

To be fair he knows what I’m like with cars. His face said everything!

There’s always one thing you can bank on: repairs always cost more than expected.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 02 November 2018, 19:26

Quote from: king monkey on 02 November 2018, 17:58

To be fair he knows what I’m like with cars. His face said everything!

There’s always one thing you can bank on: repairs always cost more than expected.

Yes indeed.  The small dent to my offside front wing was repaired last week, and you'd never know that anything had happened, but at the cost of £450.  Such is life.

On the subject of door mirrors, my Mark 6 TDI had a similar wipe-out by some moron in a Corsa, but luckily the coloured mirror cap, indicator LED's and everything except the (heated) mirror glass was salvageable, so a few minutes on eBay, £15 and a few minutes of my time had it sorted.  My sympathies, Rebecca, but at least there's no other damage.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Philb280 on 02 November 2018, 23:38

Picked mine up today -1st ever GTi 😊

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Papa John on 06 November 2018, 16:39

Quote from: Philb280 on 02 November 2018, 23:38

Picked mine up today -1st ever GTi 😊

You're winning at life!  :cool:

Just bought new boots for the front. They only seem to last about 12 months...... :whistle:

X2 Pilot Sport 4 - £179 fully fitted - using Michelin discount and also Saturday afternoon fitment discount & 5% cashback via Quidco.com

https://www.atseuromaster.co.uk/consumer

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 06 November 2018, 18:36

Quote from: Philb280 on 02 November 2018, 23:38

Picked mine up today -1st ever GTi 😊

Congrats Phil, what do you think of it?



*********************************


Yesterday, which is almost today, I made a discovery.
Now I live out in the sticks I can get 41mpg average for most of my night time commute whilst stuck behind a dawdling oaf doing 35 mph all the way.
Yes, I was so bored I had the average MPG display up in the MFD.

I did say most of the journey.

Unfortunately when I got into the city I seemed to upset an R driver by overtaking him on a challenging bit of a dual carriageway (hi if you’re reading this!) bend.

This led to another discovery.
A manual Clubsport driven by a semi geriatric is massively slower off the line and slower full stop than a Golf R. I’m guessing it was DSG because he left me for dead.

Oh and my average consumption dropped 9 mpg after that childish spat  :whistle:

I promise to behave from now on.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 07 November 2018, 08:33

That's a bugger Rebecca. It happens tho'. At least it's an easy fix, basically bolting new things on. No paint needed either as the mirror cover comes ready finished.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 07 November 2018, 16:12

Quote from: dubber36 on 07 November 2018, 08:33

That's a bugger Rebecca. It happens tho'. At least it's an easy fix, basically bolting new things on. No paint needed either as the mirror cover comes ready finished.

It does happen Simon. It’s going into the bodyshop tomorrow afternoon to have the work done so should have it back all fixed on Friday hopefully.  The ambulance service have confirmed one of their crew filed a road traffic collision report and have logged it with their insurance so I should get reimbursed. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Philb280 on 07 November 2018, 21:56

Quote from: Exonian on 06 November 2018, 18:36

Quote from: Philb280 on 02 November 2018, 23:38

Picked mine up today -1st ever GTi 😊

Congrats Phil, what do you think of it?


Thanks - Love it - 2014 Gti with PP.

*********************************


Yesterday, which is almost today, I made a discovery.
Now I live out in the sticks I can get 41mpg average for most of my night time commute whilst stuck behind a dawdling oaf doing 35 mph all the way.
Yes, I was so bored I had the average MPG display up in the MFD.

I did say most of the journey.

Unfortunately when I got into the city I seemed to upset an R driver by overtaking him on a challenging bit of a dual carriageway (hi if you’re reading this!) bend.

This led to another discovery.
A manual Clubsport driven by a semi geriatric is massively slower off the line and slower full stop than a Golf R. I’m guessing it was DSG because he left me for dead.

Oh and my average consumption dropped 9 mpg after that childish spat  :whistle:

I promise to behave from now on.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 09 November 2018, 18:08

Booked the car in for first thing in the morning to hopefully replace the light switch. Got in the car tonight to drive home from work and had light error, went to turn light switch and the switch literally dropped out with broken bits of plastic everywhere. Never ever touch the light switch either so must have been broken for nearly two years without realising  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 09 November 2018, 18:27

It went into bodyshop yesterday for replacement wing mirror and driver’s side window.  Picked it back up this lunchtime all fixed.

From this
(https://i.postimg.cc/26dQkPXT/F5-F10-C72-16-DC-418-A-B91-C-0-E8-A17-CD3-B7-E.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/34R49bhD)

(https://i.postimg.cc/ZnV636md/F7-D4-F99-A-61-EB-4439-927-F-5-D5170-A999-A9.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/p559MhpW)

(https://i.postimg.cc/9MHPjW1r/D560718-B-6-E60-4-D0-F-BD8-D-622-DF47-E7818.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/p9k5fMwH)


(https://i.postimg.cc/RZ8QX1H1/1-AA4-E4-C0-DA3-F-4014-89-B8-6-B5-FB2-CC5377.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/gxVZ0Z4r)

To this! 

(https://i.postimg.cc/PqwbcLWg/3-F07133-D-E747-47-F1-BE6-F-7-AC5961-CD042.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/SXmzYxtd)

(https://i.postimg.cc/7LF9Y1PP/EEF1-DF86-1-D66-48-FD-8-FC5-BA0-EA19978-B8.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/mcSCmHFK)

(https://i.postimg.cc/sDjcXgzW/9-CE70-DA5-8-BB7-482-C-A965-AF374-ADBAE5-C.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/qgFnD0zB)

Ambulance service confirmed one of their paramedic crews reported a collision so they should reimburse me the cost.   

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 09 November 2018, 18:37

^^ Much better :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MjrSharpe on 13 November 2018, 17:03

Got a good deal on an injen intake from ebay. Looking forward to fitting it :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 14 November 2018, 18:34

Cleaned it  :cool:

(https://preview.ibb.co/jqoTfL/IMG-20181114-162729.jpg) (https://ibb.co/dYSzn0)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 14 November 2018, 22:10

That looks great... won’t stay that way for long though!  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 14 November 2018, 22:11

Managed a few miles today and some reasonable MPG  :smiley:

(https://i.postimg.cc/59v8RkBR/98-B80-FB5-E61-C-4-C45-8660-0-CC40-DDB923-A.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/7bHCC9Q3)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Eccie on 20 November 2018, 16:51

With the temperatures dropping I decided to put the winter tyres on today - I suspect the weather will turn barmy for the next 4 months!  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 20 November 2018, 17:12

Quote from: Eccie on 20 November 2018, 16:51

With the temperatures dropping I decided to put the winter tyres on today - I suspect the weather will turn barmy for the next 4 months!  :whistle:

What winter tyres you got? Forecast snow for us tonight and already settled on A57 Snake pass....

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Eccie on 20 November 2018, 21:58

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 20 November 2018, 17:12

Quote from: Eccie on 20 November 2018, 16:51

With the temperatures dropping I decided to put the winter tyres on today - I suspect the weather will turn barmy for the next 4 months!  :whistle:

What winter tyres you got? Forecast snow for us tonight and already settled on A57 Snake pass....

I’ve just fitted some new Continental Winter Contact TS 860 - replaced the old nokian’s that were worn low

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Hebegeebee on 21 November 2018, 07:33

Last night I fitted my Winter wheels - Continental AllWeather Contact on Ronal R46 - for their second winter. A noticeable improvement in grip at 5DegC and quieter than the Continental PC6 that came off.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 21 November 2018, 16:43

I've started to notice that my 2016 GTI's ignition is taking longer to start.
It's keyless and has the push button start.
When I start the car, I seem to be having to hold the button down for a lot longer than usual.
It is the same when I press the button to turn the engine off.
Anyone else had this and is it a problem with the actual start button ?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 23 November 2018, 12:56

I take it I'm the only one then :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 23 November 2018, 13:15

Quote from: kalimon on 23 November 2018, 12:56

I take it I'm the only one then :rolleyes:

Seems to be! Have you checked the battery? Any fuel leaks? Probably worth getting it booked in for diagnosis.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Pixwix on 23 November 2018, 14:02

Hope I’m not jinxing myself but no problems for me Kalimon and I think mine is similar age and spec to yours

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubvrs on 23 November 2018, 14:43

MOT done and passed with no issues. Just passed 27k miles which is not bad for 5 years old.

Got my reverse camera and helix subwoofer to fit now.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 23 November 2018, 19:00

Quote from: kalimon on 21 November 2018, 16:43

I've started to notice that my 2016 GTI's ignition is taking longer to start.
It's keyless and has the push button start.
When I start the car, I seem to be having to hold the button down for a lot longer than usual.
It is the same when I press the button to turn the engine off.
Anyone else had this and is it a problem with the actual start button ?

MY16 keyless car (R) here, but no issues with ignition, starting or turning off. Just a short push on the button and it fires up and ignition goes off just as quickly.  I had a battery issue earlier in the year with it not holding charge (was replaced under warranty) but it never manifested in poor ignition or need to hold the start button down longer.  Sounds like it needs checking out.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Carbon VW on 23 November 2018, 19:27

I have noticed since the weather has turned cold (Ireland) that she is taking a second longer before she starts when I press the start button. But still ignition turns off and car stops the same as in warm weather. I would get it checked out. You don’t want to get caught out on a cold and wet winters morning!! FYI my car is 2013 and still on original battery(65km)but I do have stop start turned off via VCDS.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 24 November 2018, 08:27

Thanks for all your replies :smiley:
Looks like I may have to give the dealers a call and get it looked at.
I wonder if my alloys will survive ? :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Margy on 24 November 2018, 08:37

MOT passed, no advisories, just on 40,000 miles,5 years old! :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: hobbes22 on 24 November 2018, 14:00

Quote from: Margy on 24 November 2018, 08:37

MOT passed, no advisories, just on 40,000 miles,5 years old! :smiley:

Nice one.  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Patagonian on 24 November 2018, 17:21

Spent the afternoon fitting the ECS Performance Inlet Scoops

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-ecs-parts/performance-inlet-scoop-kit-vw-volkswagen-mk7-mkvii-2015-2016-2017-2018-golf-gti-alltrack-ram-air-scoop-duct-inlet-cold-air-intake-grille/022155ecs01-02kt/

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 25 November 2018, 09:41

Quote from: Patagonian on 24 November 2018, 17:21

Spent the afternoon fitting the ECS Performance Inlet Scoops

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-ecs-parts/performance-inlet-scoop-kit-vw-volkswagen-mk7-mkvii-2015-2016-2017-2018-golf-gti-alltrack-ram-air-scoop-duct-inlet-cold-air-intake-grille/022155ecs01-02kt/

Been toying with this one myself, did you order from ECS direct?  Shipping is a killer!  Did you manage the job without a dremel?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Patagonian on 25 November 2018, 11:07

You do need a Dremel but I picked up one from The Range for about £20 a few months ago as I'd always thought it would be handy, used it for lots of jobs so worth the money.
Yes shipped it over myself, don't mind the shipping so much as the import tax(s)!

If you really are interested I might be able to help you out.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 25 November 2018, 19:37

Quote from: Patagonian on 25 November 2018, 11:07

You do need a Dremel but I picked up one from The Range for about £20 a few months ago as I'd always thought it would be handy, used it for lots of jobs so worth the money.
Yes shipped it over myself, don't mind the shipping so much as the import tax(s)!

If you really are interested I might be able to help you out.

Yeah I'm interested! In the dremel and the scoop  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubvrs on 26 November 2018, 23:44

Quote from: Patagonian on 25 November 2018, 11:07

You do need a Dremel but I picked up one from The Range for about £20 a few months ago as I'd always thought it would be handy, used it for lots of jobs so worth the money.
Yes shipped it over myself, don't mind the shipping so much as the import tax(s)!

If you really are interested I might be able to help you out.

I got a set of the red scoops in the ECS sale. Got my Drexel all ready.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Patagonian on 27 November 2018, 21:23

Quote from: monsta on 25 November 2018, 19:37

Quote from: Patagonian on 25 November 2018, 11:07

You do need a Dremel but I picked up one from The Range for about £20 a few months ago as I'd always thought it would be handy, used it for lots of jobs so worth the money.
Yes shipped it over myself, don't mind the shipping so much as the import tax(s)!

If you really are interested I might be able to help you out.

Yeah I'm interested! In the dremel and the scoop  :wink:

PM sent

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 30 November 2018, 12:35

Changed the static cornering bulbs. The warning came up on the dash a few days ago, I've replaced both even though only one had failed as guaranteed if I'd left the good one in it'll go in the next few days :rolleyes: £19 though for two bulbs?! Disgraceful :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Pixelmix on 03 December 2018, 17:22

Quote from: Watts on 30 November 2018, 12:35

Changed the static cornering bulbs. The warning came up on the dash a few days ago, I've replaced both even though only one had failed as guaranteed if I'd left the good one in it'll go in the next few days :rolleyes: £19 though for two bulbs?! Disgraceful :whistle:

One of mine went pop the other week. It must be that time of year. Similarly,  I replaced both, albeit with some slightly bluer/whiter Philips ones which match the headlights better (slightly more than £19 though)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Pixelmix on 03 December 2018, 17:27

... re-sprayed my rear hub carriers. I had painted them with silver Hammerite about a year ago but the rears went black after I got new pads and discs (burnt paint from high temp on new pads?)

The fronts (done at the same time with Hammerite) still look fine but I've used some Halfords engine spray paint on the rears now. Unfortunately, despite being marketed as "silver grey" the colour is quite different from the front, so I'll have to re-do the fronts soon (although I'm probably the only person that will ever notice that they don't match).  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 03 December 2018, 17:39

Quote from: Pixelmix on 03 December 2018, 17:22

One of mine went pop the other week. It must be that time of year. Similarly,  I replaced both, albeit with some slightly bluer/whiter Philips ones which match the headlights better (slightly more than £19 though)

I did consider some fancy ones but decided to go for decent (GE) standard ones since they aren't used that much.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 08 December 2018, 09:25

Think I've managed to fix a rattle from the under the steering column. Tightened up the knee air bag bolts (they weren't particularly loose) and refitted the trim. Seems to have sorted it for now although tapping the airbag gently on the top does give a rattling noise.  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 08 December 2018, 11:08

Nothing, just wanted to make the 9000th post :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MKgti on 08 December 2018, 20:17

(https://i.postimg.cc/dtpmThBc/20181208-200224.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/cr78p42F)
Sealed my new wheels which I will use for winters.
18" Pretoria copies from CM wheels.
Getting Goodyear Ultra Performance Gen-1 tyres hopefully this week to fit next weekend.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: andy28 on 08 December 2018, 20:46

Looking good MKgti!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Carbon VW on 08 December 2018, 20:50

Serviced it myself using maxol extendo LL oil, oil,air and pollen filter and new Bosch aero twin wipers.  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MrJollygood on 08 December 2018, 23:23

Like the look of those - which ones are they exactly? Can I be rude and ask how many $$$?

Be interested to see a pic when they are on the car.

Greig

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Shandy77 on 08 December 2018, 23:32

Rotated my dying Bridgestones to wear out the rears on the front before getting rid. Also took the opportunity to install some TPI 12mm spacers all round from Motech Performance - much better stance now.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 09 December 2018, 08:26

Quote from: Shandy77 on 08 December 2018, 23:32

Rotated my dying Bridgestones to wear out the rears on the front before getting rid. Also took the opportunity to install some TPI 12mm spacers all round from Motech Performance - much better stance now.

Pictures ??

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MKgti on 09 December 2018, 10:09

Quote from: MrJollygood on 08 December 2018, 23:23

Like the look of those - which ones are they exactly? Can I be rude and ask how many $$$?

Be interested to see a pic when they are on the car.

Greig

They are Pretoria copies 18" in gun metal grey,  they're a bit darker than I thought.
Got them from CM Wheels who advertise on VWROC forum,  very helpful when i asked a few questions, 48hr delivery from Ireland.
£440 with the forum discount.
I will post pics when I get them on car not sure when tbat be as rather busy with work till holidays.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: hobbes22 on 09 December 2018, 10:23

Quote from: MKgti on 08 December 2018, 20:17

(https://i.postimg.cc/dtpmThBc/20181208-200224.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/cr78p42F)
Sealed my new wheels which I will use for winters.
18" Pretoria copies from CM wheels.
Getting Goodyear Ultra Performance Gen-1 tyres hopefully this week to fit next weekend.

I've just bought the same wheels from CM, but in Hyper Silver. Have put a set of Bridgestone Weather control A005s on. Will get pics up when fitted. Just waiting for VW Centre caps to arrive. (The ones from the Austins dont fit...)

(https://i.postimg.cc/cttVL2Z1/20181208-130910.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/cttVL2Z1)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MrJollygood on 09 December 2018, 12:02

£440 for a set of 4...?

Greig

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 09 December 2018, 12:39

Tried to fit some carbon mirror caps today... unfortunately despite buying what I thought would be a decent product, they don’t fit.

Anyone fitted new mirror caps? Shouldn’t need to be forced into place should they? The OEM one slotted back with almost no effort. Quality of the finish is good but they just aren’t the same shape as the inside part is too curved in.

(https://i.postimg.cc/x8PYhxF6/15588-D62-5034-49-C5-BE7-E-505-B7-D7986-E9.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/wR3SsVzN)

(https://i.postimg.cc/J731s04j/4482-F95-D-E8-ED-4-B1-E-8196-9-D6968-C944-F6.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/4ndCMJc3)

(https://i.postimg.cc/QxXj1DHw/9-B62924-D-7-D8-D-466-F-ADC8-A4-A32-FE37-BAC.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Sjv0bwLf)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 09 December 2018, 12:48

Quote from: MrJollygood on 09 December 2018, 12:02

£440 for a set of 4...?

Greig

https://cmwheels.com/product/18-vw-golf-r-pretoria-style-wheels-gloss-gun-metal-vw-audi-5x112/

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: hobbes22 on 09 December 2018, 13:24

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 09 December 2018, 12:39

Tried to fit some carbon mirror caps today... unfortunately despite buying what I thought would be a decent product, they don’t fit.

Anyone fitted new mirror caps? Shouldn’t need to be forced into place should they? The OEM one slotted back with almost no effort. Quality of the finish is good but they just aren’t the same shape as the inside part is too curved in.

(https://i.postimg.cc/x8PYhxF6/15588-D62-5034-49-C5-BE7-E-505-B7-D7986-E9.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/wR3SsVzN)

(https://i.postimg.cc/J731s04j/4482-F95-D-E8-ED-4-B1-E-8196-9-D6968-C944-F6.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/4ndCMJc3)

(https://i.postimg.cc/QxXj1DHw/9-B62924-D-7-D8-D-466-F-ADC8-A4-A32-FE37-BAC.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Sjv0bwLf)

Shame, they look really nice quality.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubvrs on 09 December 2018, 13:33

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 09 December 2018, 12:39

Tried to fit some carbon mirror caps today... unfortunately despite buying what I thought would be a decent product, they don’t fit.

Anyone fitted new mirror caps? Shouldn’t need to be forced into place should they? The OEM one slotted back with almost no effort. Quality of the finish is good but they just aren’t the same shape as the inside part is too curved in.

(https://i.postimg.cc/x8PYhxF6/15588-D62-5034-49-C5-BE7-E-505-B7-D7986-E9.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/wR3SsVzN)

They do require a bit of force as they don’t flex like the oem plastic. Normally needs the inner corner flexing out a bit to fit.

(https://i.postimg.cc/J731s04j/4482-F95-D-E8-ED-4-B1-E-8196-9-D6968-C944-F6.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/4ndCMJc3)

(https://i.postimg.cc/QxXj1DHw/9-B62924-D-7-D8-D-466-F-ADC8-A4-A32-FE37-BAC.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Sjv0bwLf)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: hobbes22 on 09 December 2018, 13:59

Quote from: MKgti on 08 December 2018, 20:17

(https://i.postimg.cc/dtpmThBc/20181208-200224.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/cr78p42F)
Sealed my new wheels which I will use for winters.
18" Pretoria copies from CM wheels.
Getting Goodyear Ultra Performance Gen-1 tyres hopefully this week to fit next weekend.

They do look darker than on the website. Did you manage to get Centre caps sorted? I have bought 56mm centre cap stickers which come slightly domed to fit the provided blanks.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MKgti on 09 December 2018, 14:03

Quote from: hobbes22 on 09 December 2018, 13:59

Quote from: MKgti on 08 December 2018, 20:17

(https://i.postimg.cc/dtpmThBc/20181208-200224.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/cr78p42F)
Sealed my new wheels which I will use for winters.
18" Pretoria copies from CM wheels.
Getting Goodyear Ultra Performance Gen-1 tyres hopefully this week to fit next weekend.

They do look darker than on the website. Did you manage to get Centre caps sorted? I have bought 56mm centre cap stickers which come slightly domed to fit the provided blanks.

Yep order 56mm centre cap stickers of eBay,  seem to fit nicely on caps provided with the wheel.
The guy I spoke to at CM Wheels said heat the stickers slightly with hairdryer to help them stick better.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MKgti on 09 December 2018, 14:07

(https://i.postimg.cc/LsD9QP7w/20181209-135935.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/sBBCvM34)
Here is pic, just resting on wheel at moment.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 09 December 2018, 14:28

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 09 December 2018, 12:39

Tried to fit some carbon mirror caps today... unfortunately despite buying what I thought would be a decent product, they don’t fit.

Anyone fitted new mirror caps? Shouldn’t need to be forced into place should they? The OEM one slotted back with almost no effort. Quality of the finish is good but they just aren’t the same shape as the inside part is too curved in.

Been there, broken that :rolleyes: The problem is they fix the cf on top of a non oem part which probably wouldn't have fitted properly in the first place. The cf looks good but the standard VW black gloss ones look great and fit properly for a reasonable price.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GS WAX on 09 December 2018, 14:50

Carbon mirrors were avail as factory option on the 7R, spendy I bet, have you enquired ?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: hobbes22 on 09 December 2018, 15:59

Quote from: MKgti on 09 December 2018, 14:07

(https://i.postimg.cc/LsD9QP7w/20181209-135935.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/sBBCvM34)
Here is pic, just resting on wheel at moment.

Nice, please put some pics up when you've fitted them.  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 09 December 2018, 16:19

Do these weigh roughly the same as a standard VW wheel? I'm interested in a set for putting some Bridgestone A005s on too.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 09 December 2018, 17:02

Quote from: Watts on 09 December 2018, 14:28

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 09 December 2018, 12:39

Tried to fit some carbon mirror caps today... unfortunately despite buying what I thought would be a decent product, they don’t fit.

Anyone fitted new mirror caps? Shouldn’t need to be forced into place should they? The OEM one slotted back with almost no effort. Quality of the finish is good but they just aren’t the same shape as the inside part is too curved in.

Been there, broken that :rolleyes: The problem is they fix the cf on top of a non oem part which probably wouldn't have fitted properly in the first place. The cf looks good but the standard VW black gloss ones look great and fit properly for a reasonable price.

Yeah, decided that forcing them isn’t going to work especially when it’s not that warm out.

Disappointed, thought they looked great but such a shame can’t get the right fit  :sad:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 09 December 2018, 17:07

Quote from: mcmaddy on 09 December 2018, 16:19

Do these weigh roughly the same as a standard VW wheel? I'm interested in a set for putting some Bridgestone A005s on too.

Quite a difference in price to genuine VW alloys.
I wonder if there is a big difference in quality ?
https://vdsshop.co.uk/collections/mk7-golf-gti/products/vw-18-pretoria-alloy-wheel-set-18-x-7-5-5-x-112-et51-gloss-black

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 09 December 2018, 17:21

Quote from: kalimon on 09 December 2018, 17:07

Quote from: mcmaddy on 09 December 2018, 16:19

Do these weigh roughly the same as a standard VW wheel? I'm interested in a set for putting some Bridgestone A005s on too.

Quite a difference in price to genuine VW alloys.
I wonder if there is a big difference in quality ?
https://vdsshop.co.uk/collections/mk7-golf-gti/products/vw-18-pretoria-alloy-wheel-set-18-x-7-5-5-x-112-et51-gloss-black

The price differential suggests there’d be some quality difference, although IMO, I always think that VW charge top dollar for their alloys when bought as an aftermarket accessory.

It’d be interesting to know who manufactures the Pretorias sold by CM Wheels, and whether they’ve been subjected to the same TUV or JWL (or equivalent) safety testing that VW OEM wheels (and aftermarket wheels from the likes of BBS) are. Documentation supplied with the wheels and the impressed marks on the reverse of the spokes would clarify this.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 09 December 2018, 17:32

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 09 December 2018, 17:02

Quote from: Watts on 09 December 2018, 14:28

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 09 December 2018, 12:39

Tried to fit some carbon mirror caps today... unfortunately despite buying what I thought would be a decent product, they don’t fit.

Anyone fitted new mirror caps? Shouldn’t need to be forced into place should they? The OEM one slotted back with almost no effort. Quality of the finish is good but they just aren’t the same shape as the inside part is too curved in.

Been there, broken that :rolleyes: The problem is they fix the cf on top of a non oem part which probably wouldn't have fitted properly in the first place. The cf looks good but the standard VW black gloss ones look great and fit properly for a reasonable price.

Yeah, decided that forcing them isn’t going to work especially when it’s not that warm out.

Disappointed, thought they looked great but such a shame can’t get the right fit  :sad:

The other issue which I had is that the clips aren't as flexible as on the oem covers so when you fit the covers, if the clips don't get positioned spot on they can snap off unlike the oem ones which will bend to some extent. Having tried two sets non-oem now, I wouldn't bother again.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 09 December 2018, 18:40

Any chance you can get some luggage scales to weigh one of these? Unless you know what they weigh?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 09 December 2018, 19:51

Quote from: SRGTD on 09 December 2018, 17:21

Quote from: kalimon on 09 December 2018, 17:07

Quote from: mcmaddy on 09 December 2018, 16:19

Do these weigh roughly the same as a standard VW wheel? I'm interested in a set for putting some Bridgestone A005s on too.

Quite a difference in price to genuine VW alloys.
I wonder if there is a big difference in quality ?
https://vdsshop.co.uk/collections/mk7-golf-gti/products/vw-18-pretoria-alloy-wheel-set-18-x-7-5-5-x-112-et51-gloss-black

The price differential suggests there’d be some quality difference, although IMO, I always think that VW charge top dollar for their alloys when bought as an aftermarket accessory.

It’d be interesting to know who manufactures the Pretorias sold by CM Wheels, and whether they’ve been subjected to the same TUV or JWL (or equivalent) safety testing that VW OEM wheels (and aftermarket wheels from the likes of BBS) are. Documentation supplied with the wheels and the impressed marks on the reverse of the spokes would clarify this.

There’s a slim possibility they’d be JWL tested but virtually zero chances they’d have TÜV at that price. Very very few reps are sold on mainland Europe as they’re simply not road legal from what I’ve been told by Mainland Euro wheel suppliers in the past.
They’ll be made in various Chinese factories and I wouldn’t mind betting quality varies massively.

VW do indeed load a massive premium on their own branded wheels. Similar wheels made by Borbet etc are far far less expensive at retail prices. Bearing in mind they come out the same factory using probably exactly the same quality control...

I’d still happily run replicas as winter wheels though. They tend to have better offsets than VW OEM wheels to boot.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: hobbes22 on 09 December 2018, 20:08

Sorry, I don't have any scales to hand. Wife wont let them in the house!  :grin: :grin:

Honestly when removing the Austin to try these on the car, the reps felt slightly lighter. They are JWL and VIA stamped, see pic.

(https://i.postimg.cc/zLbvL3cS/20181209-193417.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/zLbvL3cS)

I am more than happy to run these as winters and see how they go.

I am not fitting till i get the centre caps though, which will hopefully be sometime this week. Can't have them fitted looking unfinished!  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 09 December 2018, 20:21

Quote from: hobbes22 on 09 December 2018, 20:08

Sorry, I don't have any scales to hand. Wife wont let them in the house!  :grin: :grin:

Honestly when removing the Austin to try these on the car, the reps felt slightly lighter. They are JWL and VIA stamped, see pic.

(https://i.postimg.cc/zLbvL3cS/20181209-193417.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/zLbvL3cS)

I am more than happy to run these as winters and see how they go.

I am not fitting till i get the centre caps though, which will hopefully be sometime this week. Can't have them fitted looking unfinished!  :grin:

That’s good news seeing they have JWL approval. You know they meet a certain standard.
There are loads of guys happily running CM Wheels replicas on the R forum with no reports on any quality issues.
OEM Prets buckle very easily due to the thin and widely spaced spokes so they’re not the be all and end all.
If I didn’t have a million and one more pressing things on my plate I’d buy a set to run over winter with Rainsports or similar cheapo wet weather tyre. I live in the South West on the coast so snow is a rarity but it rains an awful lot.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 10 December 2018, 12:54

Quote from: hobbes22 on 09 December 2018, 20:08

Sorry, I don't have any scales to hand. Wife wont let them in the house!  :grin: :grin:

No worries, can't upset the wife just for a forum member  :wink:

Interested in hearing how these hold up as winter wheels, maybe try a few pot holes for us if you can  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 10 December 2018, 13:29

Finally washed it a different shade of grey  :smiley:

(https://i.postimg.cc/tgtvrMkY/80-FD826-A-BDC9-41-CC-8450-096540515-EF5.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/mckSkV0s)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 10 December 2018, 13:31

Quote from: Watts on 09 December 2018, 17:32

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 09 December 2018, 17:02

Quote from: Watts on 09 December 2018, 14:28

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 09 December 2018, 12:39

Tried to fit some carbon mirror caps today... unfortunately despite buying what I thought would be a decent product, they don’t fit.

Anyone fitted new mirror caps? Shouldn’t need to be forced into place should they? The OEM one slotted back with almost no effort. Quality of the finish is good but they just aren’t the same shape as the inside part is too curved in.

Been there, broken that :rolleyes: The problem is they fix the cf on top of a non oem part which probably wouldn't have fitted properly in the first place. The cf looks good but the standard VW black gloss ones look great and fit properly for a reasonable price.

Yeah, decided that forcing them isn’t going to work especially when it’s not that warm out.

Disappointed, thought they looked great but such a shame can’t get the right fit  :sad:

The other issue which I had is that the clips aren't as flexible as on the oem covers so when you fit the covers, if the clips don't get positioned spot on they can snap off unlike the oem ones which will bend to some extent. Having tried two sets non-oem now, I wouldn't bother again.

Yeah was very reluctant to start forcing the cover, especially when the original one popped straight back on. Apparently they do require some effort to fit but don't want to smash them, especially when they were weren't £30!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 10 December 2018, 13:32

Quote from: JB GTI on 10 December 2018, 13:29

Finally washed it a different shade of grey  :smiley:

(https://i.postimg.cc/tgtvrMkY/80-FD826-A-BDC9-41-CC-8450-096540515-EF5.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/mckSkV0s)

I do miss my Indium Grey, great colour. Really suits the R as well.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 10 December 2018, 13:36

I saw it on an R which prompted me to change from Deep Black Pearl. Not regretted it at all  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 10 December 2018, 13:50

Yeah suits both the GTI and R really well and nicer than the previous grey options of carbon or limestone IMO.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 10 December 2018, 14:09

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 10 December 2018, 13:50

Yeah suits both the GTI and R really well and nicer than the previous grey options of carbon or limestone IMO.

I did like my Carbon Grey though

(https://i.postimg.cc/Zqsm7nV9/FDE85309-B8-D2-4-F21-84-B4-60-C2-B8-A6-BA77.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/WDZxtNRj)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 10 December 2018, 14:42

Quote from: JB GTI on 10 December 2018, 14:09

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 10 December 2018, 13:50

Yeah suits both the GTI and R really well and nicer than the previous grey options of carbon or limestone IMO.

I did like my Carbon Grey though

(https://i.postimg.cc/Zqsm7nV9/FDE85309-B8-D2-4-F21-84-B4-60-C2-B8-A6-BA77.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/WDZxtNRj)

Carbon Grey is still the best colour for a GTI, followed closely by Tungsten silver.
There, I've said it :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 10 December 2018, 14:43

Quote from: kalimon on 10 December 2018, 14:42

I did like my Carbon Grey though

(https://i.postimg.cc/Zqsm7nV9/FDE85309-B8-D2-4-F21-84-B4-60-C2-B8-A6-BA77.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/WDZxtNRj)

Carbon Grey is still the best colour for a GTI, followed closely by Tungsten silver.
There, I've said it :laugh:
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 :grin: :grin: :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 10 December 2018, 15:03

Quote from: kalimon on 10 December 2018, 14:42

Carbon Grey is still the best colour for a GTI, followed closely by Tungsten silver.
There, I've said it :laugh:

 :lipsrsealed:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 10 December 2018, 15:49

Quote from: Watts on 10 December 2018, 15:03

Quote from: kalimon on 10 December 2018, 14:42

Carbon Grey is still the best colour for a GTI, followed closely by Tungsten silver.
There, I've said it :laugh:

 :lipsrsealed:

Tornado Red if you're on a budget  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: hobbes22 on 10 December 2018, 17:36

Quote from: mcmaddy on 09 December 2018, 16:19

Do these weigh roughly the same as a standard VW wheel? I'm interested in a set for putting some Bridgestone A005s on too.

With A005 tyres fitted these weigh 19Kg. Don't know how this compares to an Austin with Tyre fitted.

18" Tyres seem to be about 11Kg average? So about 8Kg for the wheel?

EDIT - I have just weighed the Austins with PS4 tyres and they are 21Kg. So the new wheels/tyres are 2Kg lighter each.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 10 December 2018, 17:54

VW related- today I've stared longingly at a Bugatti Chiron, the 2 foot gap and the 1 inch thick glass box separating me from it - I'm in Strasbourg to do an audit on a Chemical company in nearby Molsheim (the home of Bugatti). Pics when I get back - O2 says my roaming is free but I'm not sure I believe them.

The best proper GTI colour is Tornado Red BTW. Although I like grey Metallica, I do prefer those with blue/purple hues, not green (a la Carbon Grey) or sandy brown. Loved Pewter grey on the Scirocco.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 10 December 2018, 18:22

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 10 December 2018, 17:54

The best proper GTI colour is Tornado Red BTW.

 :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 10 December 2018, 18:52

Quote from: Watts on 10 December 2018, 18:22

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 10 December 2018, 17:54

The best proper GTI colour is Tornado Red BTW.

 :smiley:

Isn't it odd that on the Polo, Flash Red is free and pure White comes at a cost, whereas on the Golf, Pure White is free and Tornado Red comes at a cost. Tornado Red used to be free on thw Golf and Pure White free.The EU should have a look at that before we leave them. They are obligated to have at least 1 "free" colour, but they've always tried to justify the cost of metallics by making out that 150g of powdered aluminium costs them enough to charge £565 more for it. :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Tornado8 on 10 December 2018, 19:09

Fitted one of these https://www.awesomegti.com/shop-by-brand/neuspeed/neuspeed-hi-flo-turbo-discharge-conversion-pipe-kit-mqb-chassis-1-8-2-0tsi/
 (https://www.awesomegti.com/shop-by-brand/neuspeed/neuspeed-hi-flo-turbo-discharge-conversion-pipe-kit-mqb-chassis-1-8-2-0tsi/). Much faster response and hardly any turbo lag. Really pleased and works well with the larger intercooler.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: hobbes22 on 10 December 2018, 20:16

Quote from: Tornado8 on 10 December 2018, 19:09

Fitted one of these https://www.awesomegti.com/shop-by-brand/neuspeed/neuspeed-hi-flo-turbo-discharge-conversion-pipe-kit-mqb-chassis-1-8-2-0tsi/
 (https://www.awesomegti.com/shop-by-brand/neuspeed/neuspeed-hi-flo-turbo-discharge-conversion-pipe-kit-mqb-chassis-1-8-2-0tsi/). Much faster response and hardly any turbo lag. Really pleased and works well with the larger intercooler.

Seems like a great mod. would this work well with a standard car? Thinking about this and the inlet elbow?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 11 December 2018, 12:27

Drove the car for the first time with Eibach Pro springs fitted.  Very happy with the difference, car feels much more confident in corners and barley any difference in the harshness of the ride. Plus it's a fraction lower so looks way cooler.   :cool:  Pictures to follow when I've given it a wash!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 11 December 2018, 13:54

Quote from: Watts on 10 December 2018, 15:03

Quote from: kalimon on 10 December 2018, 14:42

Carbon Grey is still the best colour for a GTI, followed closely by Tungsten silver.
There, I've said it :laugh:

 :lipsrsealed:

Il 2nd that Carbon Grey all the way  :whistle: :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 12 December 2018, 16:55

Quote from: monsta on 10 December 2018, 12:54

Interested in hearing how these hold up as winter wheels, maybe try a few pot holes for us if you can  :laugh:

 :grin:  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Pixwix on 12 December 2018, 17:32

I've done nothing to it ..except shared with it  my displeasure at the idiot who opened their door into its rear wheel arch. We didn't need actually cry together, but it was close :smiley:.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: hobbes22 on 12 December 2018, 17:47

Quote from: Exonian on 12 December 2018, 16:55

Quote from: monsta on 10 December 2018, 12:54

Interested in hearing how these hold up as winter wheels, maybe try a few pot holes for us if you can  :laugh:

 :grin:  :grin:

NO!  :grin: :grin:, although as OEM prets are made of cheese, they may be stronger!  :wink: :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 12 December 2018, 17:50

Quote from: Pixwix on 12 December 2018, 17:32

I've done nothing to it ..except shared with it  my displeasure at the idiot who opened their door into its rear wheel arch. We didn't need actually cry together, but it was close :smiley:.

Oh dear, what a pain, much damage? Is the idiot going to pay up?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Pixwix on 12 December 2018, 18:47

It was an anonymous hit, a Mr Nobody...
spoken to a few dent removal people and the response was ‘ah... it’s s golf... wheel arch, double skinned them, difficult...’ etc etc
One guy has had a go for nil fee as he couldn’t make perfect.
It’s the same side as the wheel I kerbed the other week, going to great lengths to approach the car from the other side!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Tornado8 on 12 December 2018, 19:00

Quote from: hobbes22 on 10 December 2018, 20:16

Quote from: Tornado8 on 10 December 2018, 19:09

Fitted one of these https://www.awesomegti.com/shop-by-brand/neuspeed/neuspeed-hi-flo-turbo-discharge-conversion-pipe-kit-mqb-chassis-1-8-2-0tsi/
 (https://www.awesomegti.com/shop-by-brand/neuspeed/neuspeed-hi-flo-turbo-discharge-conversion-pipe-kit-mqb-chassis-1-8-2-0tsi/). Much faster response and hardly any turbo lag. Really pleased and works well with the larger intercooler.

Seems like a great mod. would this work well with a standard car? Thinking about this and the inlet elbow?

I also have pedal box and turbo elbow and they all work together. I wouldn't like to push you down this route and you find it's not what you were expecting, but I'm very happy with it :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 12 December 2018, 19:07

Quote from: Pixwix on 12 December 2018, 18:47

It was an anonymous hit, a Mr Nobody...
spoken to a few dent removal people and the response was ‘ah... it’s s golf... wheel arch, double skinned them, difficult...’ etc etc
One guy has had a go for nil fee as he couldn’t make perfect.
It’s the same side as the wheel I kerbed the other week, going to great lengths to approach the car from the other side!

That's a real shame Pixwix. Mine has a small ding right on the line running below the rear side window courtesy of another Mr or Ms Idiot, it's very minor in that it has just chipped the clear coat and I'm not 100% sure it is dented. Yet every time I see it it it gets me so annoyed so I feel your pain :cry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Carbon VW on 15 December 2018, 11:38

Replaced the key fob battery at home. 5.5years on the same battery, not bad!! CR2025 if anyone interested is the battery size  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 15 December 2018, 22:19

Quote from: Carbon VW on 15 December 2018, 11:38

Replaced the key fob battery at home. 5.5years on the same battery, not bad!! CR2025 if anyone interested is the battery size  :cool:

I need to do mine. My missus took my main set of keys to work with her the other day and I couldn't get in the car because the spare set was dead. Good job I wasn't working that day.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 15 December 2018, 23:27

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 15 December 2018, 22:19

Quote from: Carbon VW on 15 December 2018, 11:38

Replaced the key fob battery at home. 5.5years on the same battery, not bad!! CR2025 if anyone interested is the battery size  :cool:

I need to do mine. My missus took my main set of keys to work with her the other day and I couldn't get in the car because the spare set was dead. Good job I wasn't working that day.

You can still unlock the car manually. The end part of the door handle (short but) is just a plastic cap that you can flick off with the key blade (there’s a notch on the underside for that purpose) and then insert key to unlock/lock - old skool style.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 16 December 2018, 09:58

After the failed attempt to fit the carbon mirrors, I have now returned them and thinking of going for the OEM gloss black ones

Got some new plates fitted though - aluminium pressed. Look so much better than the dealer screwed on plates.

(https://i.postimg.cc/BnWcmNSz/63-BE81-C8-D3-B8-4354-9-C2-E-AE9-FE9-BE97-E5.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/2VwZ6QBd)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GS WAX on 16 December 2018, 11:29

Just spent a bit of time this morning fixing a couple of rattles, turns out the side panels of the dash have been off at some point ( found a taped up black single wire and a cable tie) as one of the clips had fell out and was lodged between the dash support bracket and the cubby hole causing an annoying buzzing which I thought was in the door panel by the mirror switch area.
Passenger side was similar only that the panel wasn’t fitted correctly, also adjusted the glovebox closure and tightened the ratchet clip under the passenger seat that holds the wiring harness, quick road test and all quiet now  :smiley:

Just need to get around to having front tyres fitted (down to 3.5mm ) as the road noise is starting to annoy, there’s only so much volume I can add to the radio :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: hobbes22 on 16 December 2018, 16:29

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 16 December 2018, 09:58

After the failed attempt to fit the carbon mirrors, I have now returned them and thinking of going for the OEM gloss black ones

Got some new plates fitted though - aluminium pressed. Look so much better than the dealer screwed on plates.

(https://i.postimg.cc/BnWcmNSz/63-BE81-C8-D3-B8-4354-9-C2-E-AE9-FE9-BE97-E5.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/2VwZ6QBd)

Looks really Nice.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MrJollygood on 16 December 2018, 22:17

Plates look cool - do you have a link for them?

Greig

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 16 December 2018, 22:43

Thanks. Really impressed with them.

https://pressednumberplates.co.uk/product-category/number-plates-accessories/

Don’t be put off by their website as it’s a bit old school.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 17 December 2018, 00:19

Quote from: Booth11 on 15 December 2018, 23:27

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 15 December 2018, 22:19

Quote from: Carbon VW on 15 December 2018, 11:38

Replaced the key fob battery at home. 5.5years on the same battery, not bad!! CR2025 if anyone interested is the battery size  :cool:

I need to do mine. My missus took my main set of keys to work with her the other day and I couldn't get in the car because the spare set was dead. Good job I wasn't working that day.

You can still unlock the car manually. The end part of the door handle (short but) is just a plastic cap that you can flick off with the key blade (there’s a notch on the underside for that purpose) and then insert key to unlock/lock - old skool style.

Didn't know this, how do you get round the push button start?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: hobbes22 on 17 December 2018, 06:53

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 17 December 2018, 00:19

Quote from: Booth11 on 15 December 2018, 23:27

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 15 December 2018, 22:19

Quote from: Carbon VW on 15 December 2018, 11:38

Replaced the key fob battery at home. 5.5years on the same battery, not bad!! CR2025 if anyone interested is the battery size  :cool:

I need to do mine. My missus took my main set of keys to work with her the other day and I couldn't get in the car because the spare set was dead. Good job I wasn't working that day.

You can still unlock the car manually. The end part of the door handle (short but) is just a plastic cap that you can flick off with the key blade (there’s a notch on the underside for that purpose) and then insert key to unlock/lock - old skool style.

Didn't know this, how do you get round the push button start?

You need to hold the key next to the steering column, where you would normally put the key, there's a mark.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 17 December 2018, 06:54

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 17 December 2018, 00:19

Quote from: Booth11 on 15 December 2018, 23:27

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 15 December 2018, 22:19

Quote from: Carbon VW on 15 December 2018, 11:38

Replaced the key fob battery at home. 5.5years on the same battery, not bad!! CR2025 if anyone interested is the battery size  :cool:

I need to do mine. My missus took my main set of keys to work with her the other day and I couldn't get in the car because the spare set was dead. Good job I wasn't working that day.

You can still unlock the car manually. The end part of the door handle (short but) is just a plastic cap that you can flick off with the key blade (there’s a notch on the underside for that purpose) and then insert key to unlock/lock - old skool style.

Didn't know this, how do you get round the push button start?

Check out this YouTube video, which shows how to unlock and start keyless VW’s if the fob battery had died;

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=OejkrSX3ei0

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: BobbyT on 18 December 2018, 21:17

added some tat
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181218/5c6087ae0abbb033f8e92f294a059562.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Carbon VW on 18 December 2018, 22:46

Quote from: BobbyT on 18 December 2018, 21:17

added some tat
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181218/5c6087ae0abbb033f8e92f294a059562.jpg)

Tat is right that looks straight out of Halfrauds. Sorry !

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 19 December 2018, 08:24

No comment on the 'bling', but get that power/volume knob the right way round.

Rule #14 "The logo on the power/volume knob should always be in the vertical position. Under no circumstances should the knob deviate from this position. Volume must only be adjusted using the buttons on the steering wheel. In the event of a mindless passenger trying to take control of the volume controls, instant correction must be carried out and the volume re-adjusted using the correct method. The passenger must then be made to understand in importance of this rule."

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: hobbes22 on 19 December 2018, 08:25

Quote from: dubber36 on 19 December 2018, 08:24

No comment on the 'bling', but get that power/volume knob the right way round.

Rule #14 "The logo on the power/volume knob should always be in the vertical position. Under no circumstances should the knob deviate from this position. Volume must only be adjusted using the buttons on the steering wheel. In the event of a mindless passenger trying to take control of the volume controls, instant correction must be carried out and the volume re-adjusted using the correct method. The passenger must then be made to understand in importance of this rule."

 :grin: :grin: :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 19 December 2018, 09:33

Not sure about extra chrome trim, looks a bit eBay special... Like those stainless stick on sill protectors.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wolly440 on 19 December 2018, 12:21

Quote from: Carbon VW on 18 December 2018, 22:46

Quote from: BobbyT on 18 December 2018, 21:17

added some tat
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181218/5c6087ae0abbb033f8e92f294a059562.jpg)

Tat is right that looks straight out of Halfrauds. Sorry !

I was thinking the same thing, just trying to say it more diplomatic 😇

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 19 December 2018, 13:49

Didn't realise until a recent thread that my May this year GTI didn't come with a service book as it's now all electronic.

So, purchased a new blank genuine book off the 'bay for just a fiver, and it arrived today. Took a photo of the type plate sticker in the user manual that came with the car, and a little bit of Photoshop later, voila !

I know it's not strictly needed, but I do like having a printed service record book, and whilst it's not had it's first service yet, thought now was the time to get it. Will get the dealer to stamp the book, which I know from past experience will be no issue.

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4891/46329919112_c132d7df1a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2dA1WQQ)


(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4819/46380950721_e5c265f5cc_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2dEwuLa)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MjrSharpe on 19 December 2018, 14:44

Quote from: wolly440 on 19 December 2018, 12:21

Quote from: Carbon VW on 18 December 2018, 22:46

Quote from: BobbyT on 18 December 2018, 21:17

added some tat
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181218/5c6087ae0abbb033f8e92f294a059562.jpg)

I have something very similar on my car, made by leyo. I think they add a little more interest to the cabin.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 19 December 2018, 15:25

Quote from: Sootchucker on 19 December 2018, 13:49

Didn't realise until a recent thread that my May this year GTI didn't come with a service book as it's now all electronic.

So, purchased a new blank genuine book off the 'bay for just a fiver, and it arrived today. Took a photo of the type plate sticker in the user manual that came with the car, and a little bit of Photoshop later, voila !

I know it's not strictly needed, but I do like having a printed service record book, and whilst it's not had it's first service yet, thought now was the time to get it. Will get the dealer to stamp the book, which I know from past experience will be no issue.

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4891/46329919112_c132d7df1a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2dA1WQQ)


(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4819/46380950721_e5c265f5cc_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2dEwuLa)

You'll be looking for double din cassette player to fit next next!!  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 19 December 2018, 15:47

already tried my 1986 Kenwood APSS Dolby Digital unit with auto reverse, but it doesn't fit  ;D ;D

(for those that are too young to know what a cassette player was, google is your friend  :D )

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 19 December 2018, 15:55

Quote from: MjrSharpe on 19 December 2018, 14:44

Quote from: wolly440 on 19 December 2018, 12:21

Quote from: Carbon VW on 18 December 2018, 22:46

Quote from: BobbyT on 18 December 2018, 21:17

added some tat
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181218/5c6087ae0abbb033f8e92f294a059562.jpg)

I have something very similar on my car, made by leyo. I think they add a little more interest to the cabin.

Same here, got these on mine (they look like the Leyo ones to me).  The pictures don't do them justice, they are high quality items and make the interior feel less Golf TSI and more Golf GTI.  Not to everyone's taste of course but that's great thing about life.  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 19 December 2018, 16:40

Quote from: monsta on 19 December 2018, 15:55

Quote from: MjrSharpe on 19 December 2018, 14:44

Quote from: wolly440 on 19 December 2018, 12:21

Quote from: Carbon VW on 18 December 2018, 22:46

Quote from: BobbyT on 18 December 2018, 21:17

added some tat
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181218/5c6087ae0abbb033f8e92f294a059562.jpg)

I have something very similar on my car, made by leyo. I think they add a little more interest to the cabin.

Same here, got these on mine (they look like the Leyo ones to me).  The pictures don't do them justice, they are high quality items and make the interior feel less Golf TSI and more Golf GTI.  Not to everyone's taste of course but that's great thing about life.  :wink:

It’s funny how views differ on these so wildly, I’ve never seen them in the flesh but they remind me of the ever popular Audi 12v socket covers, just a bit bigger in scale.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: BobbyT on 19 December 2018, 17:22

They look great in the flesh and do go well with the Audi 12v cover. Mine are the Leyo Motorsport ones. Very well made and feel really good being solid metal. I'm sure not to everyone's taste but I'm happy.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 19 December 2018, 20:26

Quote from: dubber36 on 19 December 2018, 08:24

No comment on the 'bling', but get that power/volume knob the right way round.

Rule #14 "The logo on the power/volume knob should always be in the vertical position. Under no circumstances should the knob deviate from this position. Volume must only be adjusted using the buttons on the steering wheel. In the event of a mindless passenger trying to take control of the volume controls, instant correction must be carried out and the volume re-adjusted using the correct method. The passenger must then be made to understand in importance of this rule."

Absolutely  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wantmygti on 19 December 2018, 20:33

Quote from: JB GTI on 19 December 2018, 20:26

Quote from: dubber36 on 19 December 2018, 08:24

No comment on the 'bling', but get that power/volume knob the right way round.

Rule #14 "The logo on the power/volume knob should always be in the vertical position. Under no circumstances should the knob deviate from this position. Volume must only be adjusted using the buttons on the steering wheel. In the event of a mindless passenger trying to take control of the volume controls, instant correction must be carried out and the volume re-adjusted using the correct method. The passenger must then be made to understand in importance of this rule."

Absolutely  :laugh:

I thought the vehicle had to be stopped as soon as is safe to do so and the passenger asked to leave??

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 19 December 2018, 20:35

Quote from: wantmygti on 19 December 2018, 20:33

Quote from: JB GTI on 19 December 2018, 20:26

Quote from: dubber36 on 19 December 2018, 08:24

No comment on the 'bling', but get that power/volume knob the right way round.

Rule #14 "The logo on the power/volume knob should always be in the vertical position. Under no circumstances should the knob deviate from this position. Volume must only be adjusted using the buttons on the steering wheel. In the event of a mindless passenger trying to take control of the volume controls, instant correction must be carried out and the volume re-adjusted using the correct method. The passenger must then be made to understand in importance of this rule."

Absolutely  :laugh:

I thought the vehicle had to be stopped as soon as is safe to do so and the passenger asked to leave??

That’s too polite. How about tied to the nearest lamp post and shot !!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: BobbyT on 19 December 2018, 20:43

I'll be honest I don't spend any time looking at the volume knob when driving the R. I guess with the lower performance of the GTI you have plenty of time to take these things in  :tongue:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 19 December 2018, 21:23

Quote from: BobbyT on 19 December 2018, 20:43

I'll be honest I don't spend any time looking at the volume knob when driving the R. I guess with the lower performance of the GTI you have plenty of time to take these things in  :tongue:

Excellent retort  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wantmygti on 19 December 2018, 21:29

Quote from: BobbyT on 19 December 2018, 20:43

I'll be honest I don't spend any time looking at the volume knob when driving the R. I guess with the lower performance of the GTI you have plenty of time to take these things in  :tongue:

We share the same engine sunshine, albeit I couldn’t fit a coffin in mine.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 19 December 2018, 21:29

Quote from: BobbyT on 19 December 2018, 20:43

I'll be honest I don't spend any time looking at the volume knob when driving the R. I guess with the lower performance of the GTI you have plenty of time to take these things in  :tongue:

Same rules still applied when I had my R  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Carbon VW on 21 December 2018, 01:26

Quote from: wantmygti on 19 December 2018, 21:29

Quote from: BobbyT on 19 December 2018, 20:43

I'll be honest I don't spend any time looking at the volume knob when driving the R. I guess with the lower performance of the GTI you have plenty of time to take these things in  :tongue:

We share the same engine sunshine, albeit I couldn’t fit a coffin in mine.

Ha ha brilliant ! :grin: :grin: :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: BobbyT on 21 December 2018, 07:16

Quote from: wantmygti on 19 December 2018, 21:29

Quote from: BobbyT on 19 December 2018, 20:43

I'll be honest I don't spend any time looking at the volume knob when driving the R. I guess with the lower performance of the GTI you have plenty of time to take these things in  :tongue:

We share the same engine sunshine, albeit I couldn’t fit a coffin in mine.

Can't argue with that!  :grin: I'm more of a tip run kind of guy in mine  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: hobbes22 on 21 December 2018, 10:22

I will be changing the winter wheels back over to the Austins, and clearing out the car ready to pick up my new 7.5 tomorrow! yay!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 21 December 2018, 12:10

For the haters  :grin:

(https://i.ibb.co/MnPBgx4/2018-12-21-09-05-41.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MjrSharpe on 21 December 2018, 16:41

Quote from: monsta on 21 December 2018, 12:10

For the haters  :grin:

(https://i.ibb.co/MnPBgx4/2018-12-21-09-05-41.jpg)

Perfect  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: BobbyT on 21 December 2018, 17:03

Quote from: MjrSharpe on 21 December 2018, 16:41

Quote from: monsta on 21 December 2018, 12:10

For the haters  :grin:

(https://i.ibb.co/MnPBgx4/2018-12-21-09-05-41.jpg)

Perfect  :wink:

Yes  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: hobbes22 on 24 December 2018, 15:22

Popped the winters on so i could get Brescias off and treat them with C5.

(https://i.postimg.cc/YS9N01bY/20181224-111909.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Yv5LymcC)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 27 December 2018, 18:04

A quick wash for mine today  :cool:

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Alexk20 on 27 December 2018, 19:10

A good wash and wax
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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 27 December 2018, 20:56

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 27 December 2018, 18:04

A quick wash for mine today  :cool:

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Best colour on the golf Jim 👍

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 27 December 2018, 21:11

Winters went on today. Just need winter now. Can't believe how warm it is still.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 28 December 2018, 19:43

VagSport res delete fitted at Progressive Parts in Manchester. Drive home was pretty steady with the wife and our little baby in the car but definitely made a big difference to the sound  :smiley:
Mark at Progressive is a great guy, definitely would recommend. The part is high quality so you see straight away why it’s a bit more but he said others just don’t quite fit or sound the same.

Turns out my 2018 (June) car has the extra petrol particulate filter which you can see in the pictures so needed slightly different sleeve but sorted no issues.

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: AmbushReality on 28 December 2018, 19:49

Any clips of the noise it makes now? Been trying to find a clip of the sound of a performance 7.5 with the res delete.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: andy28 on 28 December 2018, 19:52

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 28 December 2018, 19:43

VagSport res delete fitted at Progressive Parts in Manchester. Drive home was pretty steady with the wife and our little baby in the car but definitely made a big difference to the sound  :smiley:
Mark at Progressive is a great guy, definitely would recommend. The part is high quality so you see straight away why it’s a bit more but he said others just don’t quite fit or sound the same.

Turns out my 2018 (June) car has the extra petrol particulate filter which you can see in the pictures so needed slightly different sleeve but sorted no issues.

(https://i.postimg.cc/j28L6vnd/482-BB938-E354-48-CA-A2-D9-EEC9113-F5-C67.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/fS9zDcv6)

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I thought it was you on their Facebook page and I even mentioned it on the exhaust options thread earlier. Then I decided you might not want me to steal your thunder so deleted my comment haha! Glad you're happy mate!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 28 December 2018, 19:53

I struggled to find any clips.

He posted a video in the comments on his Facebook - https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2203168926669896&id=1694076574245803&anchor_composer=false

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 28 December 2018, 19:55

Haha no worries Andy! You could have shared, we went into Manchester for food so only been home an hour or so  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 28 December 2018, 22:07

That sounds really good in that clip, how was it coming back over snake? Any drone?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 28 December 2018, 22:33

Can’t say I heard any drone but you can definitely tell it’s louder. Some people might not like that but then those will be the ones who are happy with the standard noise. Need to have a proper test in the car on my own  :grin:

I’ll try and video a cold start tomorrow as I have one from before the res delete as well.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: king monkey on 29 December 2018, 09:07

How much was it in total if you don’t mind me asking? I live Manchester way so would be interested.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Margy on 29 December 2018, 12:24

Quote from: Watts on 30 November 2018, 12:35

Changed the static cornering bulbs. The warning came up on the dash a few days ago, I've replaced both even though only one had failed as guaranteed if I'd left the good one in it'll go in the next few days :rolleyes: £19 though for two bulbs?! Disgraceful :whistle:

Got the bend lighting error on the dash! Is this the static lighting bulb/s blown. If so, what spec bulbs?
Thanks.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 29 December 2018, 12:59

Quote from: king monkey on 29 December 2018, 09:07

How much was it in total if you don’t mind me asking? I live Manchester way so would be interested.

Part is £149 for the GTI and then fitting on top, which Progressive charge £36 for and do a great job  :sad:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: king monkey on 29 December 2018, 13:06

Thanks! That’s really good to know. V cost effective way of doing it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Margy on 29 December 2018, 14:53

Sorted!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 29 December 2018, 15:25

Gloss black mirror caps arrived and fitted  :cool:

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: andy28 on 29 December 2018, 15:35

Looks great Jim!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: king monkey on 29 December 2018, 15:39

Those mirror caps look great!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 29 December 2018, 15:41

The black caps go great with the Tungsten :afro:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 29 December 2018, 18:42

Very smart Jim!

Driven back home after a week away, home to Blackpool, then to West Yorkshire, then West Norfolk and today to West London and my own comfy sofa :smiley: 700 miles, boot absolutely stuffed, very comfortable and despite some pretty heavy traffic at times a respectable 41mpg overall. I just wish the boot was a little bit bigger :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 29 December 2018, 18:45

I think that's the only thing that lets the Golf down. The boot is pathetic.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 29 December 2018, 18:54

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 29 December 2018, 18:45

I think that's the only thing that lets the Golf down. The boot is pathetic.

I don't think it's that bad, plus I find the rear seats very roomy (not that I use them myself of course!) and I suppose some boot space has been robbed for that. We just have a lot of stuff to move around at this time of year.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 29 December 2018, 18:54

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 29 December 2018, 18:45

I think that's the only thing that lets the Golf down. The boot is pathetic.

You could always buy another car if the golf boot is no good for you. For the size of the car the boot is fine, I've had family and cases in the car and always got everything in. It's no good for coffins though  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 29 December 2018, 20:24

I came from an Octavia vRS so I guess I was spoilt. I still stand by my comment that the boot size is a let down, if I was to choose 1 negative that would be it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 29 December 2018, 21:41

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 29 December 2018, 18:45

I think that's the only thing that lets the Golf down. The boot is pathetic.

I'm pretty sure the boot was probably the same size when you bought it as it is now..... Not really something you can complain about post-purchase  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Splashalot on 30 December 2018, 00:59

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 29 December 2018, 18:45

I think that's the only thing that lets the Golf down. The boot is pathetic.

Please forgive me if I'm stating the bleeding obvious, but I assume you're aware the Golf has a two step boot floor?  With the floor in the upper position it allows a flat floor with the seats folded down.  With the floor in the lower position it liberates a significant amount of additional boot space with the seats up.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 30 December 2018, 13:34

It wouldn’t surprise me if by some magical jiggerypokery with numbers that the boot space of the mk7 has “more capacity” than a mk5 or 6 but it sure holds less luggage.

Oh, and my parcel shelf lives under the boot floor as the exhaust sounds better that way  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 30 December 2018, 15:26

The mk7 boot is larger in litres than the 5 and 6.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 30 December 2018, 16:14

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 29 December 2018, 21:41

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 29 December 2018, 18:45

I think that's the only thing that lets the Golf down. The boot is pathetic.

I'm pretty sure the boot was probably the same size when you bought it as it is now..... Not really something you can complain about post-purchase  :rolleyes:

I'm not complaining about it, I'm just saying if there was one thing I'd choose that lets the car down then that would be it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 30 December 2018, 17:52

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 30 December 2018, 16:14

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 29 December 2018, 21:41

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 29 December 2018, 18:45

I think that's the only thing that lets the Golf down. The boot is pathetic.

I'm pretty sure the boot was probably the same size when you bought it as it is now..... Not really something you can complain about post-purchase  :rolleyes:

I'm not complaining about it, I'm just saying if there was one thing I'd choose that lets the car down then that would be it.

I know what you mean. But you’d be surprised how much you can squeeze in when you have to!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 30 December 2018, 18:51

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 30 December 2018, 17:52

I know what you mean. But you’d be surprised how much you can squeeze in when you have to!

Mine was totally rammed on this trip plus shoes, boots, coats and other stuff in the rear footwells and seat which I really don't care for. Still, not too often I suppose.

On a different note, I did get to give it a good run today out in the Surrey hills, lovely drive but noted the flat spot in the higher revs which I rarely get the chance to encounter. Presumably this is the payoff for the smaller turbo? Is there anything that can be done to fix this reasonably or are we only talking a remap or changing for an R? :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rwleigh on 30 December 2018, 19:04

Quote from: Exonian on 30 December 2018, 13:34

Oh, and my parcel shelf lives under the boot floor as the exhaust sounds better that way  :whistle:

I'll have to give that a try, thanks for the tip Ex...  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 31 December 2018, 07:34

Quote from: Watts on 30 December 2018, 18:51

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 30 December 2018, 17:52

I know what you mean. But you’d be surprised how much you can squeeze in when you have to!

Mine was totally rammed on this trip plus shoes, boots, coats and other stuff in the rear footwells and seat which I really don't care for. Still, not too often I suppose.

On a different note, I did get to give it a good run today out in the Surrey hills, lovely drive but noted the flat spot in the higher revs which I rarely get the chance to encounter. Presumably this is the payoff for the smaller turbo? Is there anything that can be done to fix this reasonably or are we only talking a remap or changing for an R? :smiley:

Having to have a few clothes and bags on the back seats etc a couple times a year is a small payoff for not having to drive something the size of a barge all year round. Give me driving dynamics and power to weight ratio any time!

The turbo hits peak boost quite low down in a GTI, a remap will give you more torque which enables you to hit that flat spot a bit quicker! (Until your clutch slips...)
A Golf R turbo has a higher boost ceiling but boosts a bit higher in the range so in a manual car it can occasionally have a flat spot at the other end of the Rev range. Flip a coin for it!

Or, get a GTI with an R engine, which is called a....  :whistle:

Quote from: rwleigh on 30 December 2018, 19:04

Quote from: Exonian on 30 December 2018, 13:34

Oh, and my parcel shelf lives under the boot floor as the exhaust sounds better that way  :whistle:

I'll have to give that a try, thanks for the tip Ex...  :smiley:

It’s only marginal but it needs all the help it can get!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 31 December 2018, 13:52

Quote from: Exonian on 31 December 2018, 07:34

Quote from: Watts on 30 December 2018, 18:51

On a different note, I did get to give it a good run today out in the Surrey hills, lovely drive but noted the flat spot in the higher revs which I rarely get the chance to encounter. Presumably this is the payoff for the smaller turbo? Is there anything that can be done to fix this reasonably or are we only talking a remap or changing for an R? :smiley:

The turbo hits peak boost quite low down in a GTI, a remap will give you more torque which enables you to hit that flat spot a bit quicker! (Until your clutch slips...)
A Golf R turbo has a higher boost ceiling but boosts a bit higher in the range so in a manual car it can occasionally have a flat spot at the other end of the Rev range. Flip a coin for it!

Or, get a GTI with an R engine, which is called a....  :whistle:

As I thought then, thanks. I think the GTI suits the majority of my driving so I can put up with that one drawback. I'd love a CS but I'm not sure my OH would tolerate such a seemingly pointless (to her) change :laugh: Who knows, maybe I'll consider an R on my next change should such a thing still exist when I'm ready!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 02 January 2019, 16:47

Just a cool picture today. Getting some nice pops from the res delete though  :smiley:

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: hobbes22 on 02 January 2019, 16:52

Nice Pic!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 02 January 2019, 17:23

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 02 January 2019, 16:47

Just a cool picture today. Getting some nice pops from the res delete though  :smiley:

(https://i.postimg.cc/fTB5Pnzf/555-F5035-9800-4-BF8-BCC2-18926-F8-F74-B8.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/0bKp64Jz)

Gorgeous!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: watchdog on 02 January 2019, 19:41

Picked up my new GTI on Monday last and spent the last few days detailing the car exact as Rebecca's excellent sticky...new car detailing post.
Just the glass and Gtechniq C5 Wheel Armour to complete and then its all good to go.

Just a point of note; I notice the plastic apron directly at the bottom of the windscreen only has one drip outlet on the drivers side which means if the car is parked up for washing on slight slope, this causes flooding of the apron on the passenger side...is this normal on the GTI?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 02 January 2019, 19:46

It is and an idiotic design. My wife’s polo Blue GT with a very similarly designed trim has one on both sides.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 02 January 2019, 22:17

Quote from: kalimon on 02 January 2019, 17:23

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 02 January 2019, 16:47

Just a cool picture today. Getting some nice pops from the res delete though  :smiley:

(https://i.postimg.cc/fTB5Pnzf/555-F5035-9800-4-BF8-BCC2-18926-F8-F74-B8.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/0bKp64Jz)

Gorgeous!

Thanks!  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 03 January 2019, 01:23

Booked the car in for a major service at VW.

They wanted to charge me £399 and when I questioned the price all they said "it's because it's a GTi"

What does everyone else pay from the dealership?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Rob_benton on 03 January 2019, 07:32

I thought the website set price is £349 unless they are charging extra for variable mileage ? Or extras ie brake fluid?

I’ve been cheeky in the past and asked for a discount too. Normally £20-30 off. Speak to the dealer not the call centre.

https://www.volkswagen.co.uk/owners/servicing/fixed-price-servicing

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 03 January 2019, 08:04

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 03 January 2019, 01:23

Booked the car in for a major service at VW.

They wanted to charge me £399 and when I questioned the price all they said "it's because it's a GTi"

What does everyone else pay from the dealership?

Shouldn’t make any difference if it’s a GTI or not.

The fixed price service costs at the link posted by Rob_benton apply to all VW passenger cars over 3 years old, with the exception of cars with an engine size greater than 2.0 litres, the e-up!, e-Golf, Golf GTE, Passat GTE and Phaeton. Even if the prices are different for cars under 3 years old, I’d be very surprised if the price for the Golf GTI was different to other VW’s. Also, if you take one of the VW service plans, there isn’t a higher priced GTI-specific service plan; you pay the same price whether you have a 1.0 Polo or a 2.0 Golf GTI.

I’d challenge the dealer on the price quoted and get them to explain why it’s higher than the price on VW’s website. And it’s not because you’ve got a GTI! If you’re unhappy with the explanation, go to a different VW dealer.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 03 January 2019, 09:10

I'd shop around if I was you and see what other dealers are willing to do. That engine is used in Tiguans and other cars so hardly unique to the GTI.

And I'd be tempted to look at a specialist as well and see what the (massive) difference will be....

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: boardlord on 03 January 2019, 10:00

The £399 price is inclusive of a MOT.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 03 January 2019, 10:19

My dealer does half price mots when booked with a service..

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 03 January 2019, 12:55

I don't think I'll be taking my car to a main VW dealer for services in future.
I'd rather trust my car to an independent specialist like Awesome GTI, who luckily for me, are not far too away :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 03 January 2019, 23:30

tbh I usually take my car to Awesome GTI. So having spoke with the dealership they've dropped the price to £349, they never did say why they'd quoted me £399 initially. There always seems to be an issue whenever I take my car into VW, their customer service is absolutely piss poor. Maybe it's just me, I don't know.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 05 January 2019, 13:34

Finally got around to washing it.
Nearly three years into ownership and I still haven't come across a car I'd rather have, given a sensible budget ( other than a clubsport  :laugh: )



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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 05 January 2019, 14:35

Quote from: kalimon on 05 January 2019, 13:34

Finally got around to washing it.
Nearly three years into ownership and I still haven't come across a car I'd rather have, given a sensible budget ( other than a clubsport  :laugh: )



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Very smart looking :smiley:. And I feel the same way too although I'd happily add an R to the list.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 05 January 2019, 14:45

I don't think I could afford the petrol for an R :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 05 January 2019, 17:28

Just drive 10% fewer miles, that should cover it!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 05 January 2019, 19:00

Quote from: Watts on 05 January 2019, 17:28

Just drive 10% fewer miles, that should cover it!

If I did any fewer miles, I'd never leave the driveway :embarrassed:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mermade on 08 January 2019, 14:50

ordered up a powerflex handling pack  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: https://powerflexstore.co.uk/volkswagen/golf-mk7-5g-2wd-122ps-plus-multi-link/ (https://powerflexstore.co.uk/volkswagen/golf-mk7-5g-2wd-122ps-plus-multi-link/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 08 January 2019, 15:01

Quote from: mermade on 08 January 2019, 14:50

ordered up a powerflex handling pack  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: https://powerflexstore.co.uk/volkswagen/golf-mk7-5g-2wd-122ps-plus-multi-link/ (https://powerflexstore.co.uk/volkswagen/golf-mk7-5g-2wd-122ps-plus-multi-link/)

Nice, let us know how it affects NVH when you get this fitted.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MrJollygood on 11 January 2019, 20:33

Oil service and booked in for a wheel refurb.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 13 January 2019, 13:47

Well i got up this morning and the weather was looking ok apart from the wind but it was dry so I thought time for the golfs late xmas pressie due to rubbish weather over the hols so its had

Pressure wash rinse and snow foamed twice.
Then 2 bucket wash and rinse.
Wheels detoxed.
Blow dry also assisted by the wind and dab dried.
Bodywork and Windows clayed.
Polished waxed and sealed.
Wheels washed polished and sealed and pressures all set.
Tyres and all the black trim blacked.
And finally tailpipes polished to get the shine back.
Sat down now cuppa in hand job done lol  :whistle:

(https://i.postimg.cc/WbBq2Srz/20190113-131138.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/YhxCR6dB)

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 13 January 2019, 13:54

^^^ Great job there Neil :smiley: The CS hub caps are a very smart addition.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 13 January 2019, 14:00

Thanks Peter for your comment and to say I'm kna- - - - - d would be an understatement lol but it needed doing lol.
Yeah I do like the CS caps and the rear fog decals each to their own as we know but it's nice to be individual  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 13 January 2019, 16:33

That’s an impressive amount of work before lunch on a Sunday morning gtiaps.
The car looks great, well much better than that!

I agree also that the Ed40 centre badges look really good on your car and I really like the tinted reflectors too. Where do the tinted rear reflector decals come from?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 13 January 2019, 17:43

Thanks Exonian great minds think alike here's the link for the fog light stickers iv had them on over 18 month now with no issues hope this helps

Look at this on eBay
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F202379618629

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 14 January 2019, 16:02

Given it a good wash, seal and wax.

(https://i.postimg.cc/yNMFHvvy/20190114-143109.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/FfxfbgtY)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 14 January 2019, 16:06

Quote from: Watts on 14 January 2019, 16:02

Given it a good wash, seal and wax.

(https://i.postimg.cc/yNMFHvvy/20190114-143109.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/FfxfbgtY)

Looking good Watts!

To be picky though, a wax and seal are the same thing!  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 14 January 2019, 17:00

Looks awesome as usual Watts ( for red ) 😂

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 14 January 2019, 17:30

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 14 January 2019, 16:06

Quote from: Watts on 14 January 2019, 16:02

Given it a good wash, seal and wax.

Looking good Watts!

To be picky though, a wax and seal are the same thing!  :grin:

Bugger, fair dos :laugh: it was two different waxes though, one a long life sealant, the other (same brand) to give more depth to the gloss and sold for applying over the 'sealant'. I'll get to grips with all this detailing stuff one day :rolleyes: (probably)...

Quote from: kalimon on 14 January 2019, 17:00

Looks awesome as usual Watts ( for red ) 😂

Cheers Kalimon :smiley: One day you'll see the light and move over to the red side... :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 14 January 2019, 17:48

Quote from: Watts on 14 January 2019, 17:30

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 14 January 2019, 16:06

Quote from: Watts on 14 January 2019, 16:02

Given it a good wash, seal and wax.

Looking good Watts!

To be picky though, a wax and seal are the same thing!  :grin:

Bugger, fair dos :laugh: it was two different waxes though, one a long life sealant, the other (same brand) to give more depth to the gloss and sold for applying over the 'sealant'. I'll get to grips with all this detailing stuff one day :rolleyes: (probably)...

Quote from: kalimon on 14 January 2019, 17:00

Looks awesome as usual Watts ( for red ) 😂

Cheers Kalimon :smiley: One day you'll see the light and move over to the red side... :whistle:

Stranger things have happened. It would have to be a red 911 though :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 14 January 2019, 20:35

Looking spot on as usual Peter very good job well done 👌👍👍

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 14 January 2019, 20:46

Quote from: gtiaps on 14 January 2019, 20:35

Looking spot on as usual Peter very good job well done 👌👍👍

Cheers Neil :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 15 January 2019, 16:10

Nice job.  It's always a good feeling to get some protection on the paintwork ahead of a spell of bad weather - I fear that with life having got in the way a bit over the last few days I'll just have to leave mine until things become less cold again, whenever that might be.

At least I have my battery power washer so I can give it a quick once-over if things get a bit salty!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 15 January 2019, 20:37

What a car - drove over to Chesterfield then to Leek for some meetings and back to Sheffield on some amazing roads. Something not been able to do for a while is properly use the full performance which is really strong up to the 6500 redline. 2nd and 3rd really impressive and grip even in the 10 degrees temp with traction off was very good, feeling the diff working out the tight corners. Such a cross country weapon! Averaged 26mpg but was well worth it! The noise from is now fantastic - will do a little res delete review with some sound clips later on in the week.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: hobbes22 on 15 January 2019, 21:39

Sounds great Jim! Tempted with the res delete!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 18 January 2019, 19:26

Got in touch with Blackcircles as I found out I've got a slightly mishapen Michelin PS4. They are sending a new one out and then picking up the old one later in the week. Brilliant customer service, highly recommend.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 19 January 2019, 19:07

Quick wash. Weather is sh!t but a weekly clean makes it’s so much easier. Really want to get the wheels off for a proper clean and seal plus need to get Sealant topped up. Not enough time  :wink:

(https://i.postimg.cc/qRtPZTs7/D30-EB895-84-D5-4-CC9-80-EA-D2-B11-C121-D8-C.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/5YVK6Dkc)

(https://i.postimg.cc/s20FcXZ8/D3-C6-ACC2-B5-C3-4-F53-AE19-25-B866-AFB047.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/3ypbr31C)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Guzzle on 19 January 2019, 19:14

Looking sharp there in Tungsten Jim. Such an underrated colour. Took me about 5 years to decide that I liked it, now the more I see the more I love it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 19 January 2019, 19:29

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 19 January 2019, 19:07

Quick wash. Weather is sh!t but a weekly clean makes it’s so much easier. Really want to get the wheels off for a proper clean and seal plus need to get Sealant topped up. Not enough time  :wink:

Looks great Jim :smiley: Reminds me too, I need to attend to the lower plastics on mine, they aren't quite as black as they should be..

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 19 January 2019, 19:51

Quote from: Guzzle on 19 January 2019, 19:14

Looking sharp there in Tungsten Jim. Such an underrated colour. Took me about 5 years to decide that I liked it, now the more I see the more I love it.

Probably wouldn't have been my first choice but really do like it now and think it does suit the GTI particularly.

Cheers Watts, there is a nice G-Techniq product called T1 which does tyres but is also great on plastics  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 19 January 2019, 20:34

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 19 January 2019, 19:51

Cheers Watts, there is a nice G-Techniq product called T1 which does tyres but is also great on plastics  :smiley:

That looks like good stuff Jim, I've got a couple of products in my detailing warehouse (aka my 4x4 shed...) but if they don't do a good job I'll get some T1.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 19 January 2019, 22:36

Your tungsten looks a funny colour in your pics Jim.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 19 January 2019, 23:34

Quote from: mcmaddy on 19 January 2019, 22:36

Your tungsten looks a funny colour in your pics Jim.

That’s what I was thinking. Looks more like Limestone Grey - especially in the second picture.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 20 January 2019, 12:57

Quote from: SRGTD on 19 January 2019, 23:34

Quote from: mcmaddy on 19 January 2019, 22:36

Your tungsten looks a funny colour in your pics Jim.

That’s what I was thinking. Looks more like Limestone Grey - especially in the second picture.

Yes, think I used a pic that had an autocorrect filter applied  :rolleyes:

Here’s how it looked this morning. Although Tungsten does change in different lights and sometimes can almost look gold...

(https://i.postimg.cc/W1ZFc7Kn/46118-DD9-1-F3-F-4863-B4-C8-58-CEB518251-D.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/6895dCB2)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 20 January 2019, 14:25

It's still the best colour Jim 👍

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Blades72 on 30 January 2019, 16:05

Picked mine up today after having it detailed. Received the following.
Deep-Shine Detail (Lincoln) Gtechniq Smart Surface Science Package.

With the light single stage machine polish and some localised correction completed the paint receiving a full wipe down and inspection it was coated with Gtechniq Crystal Serum Light topped with C2 Liquid Crystal receiving a 5 year guarantee.

Wheels and callipers fully prepared and coated with Gtechniq C5 Wheel Armour.

Exterior glass machine polished with G4 before being coated with Gtechniq G1 Clearvision smart glass with three layers being applied to the front screen.

Engine compartment prepared and coated in a combination of C4 permanent trim restorer and C2 Liquid Crystal.

Interior prepared with Tri clean anti - bacterial cleaner then treated with a combination of C6 Matte Dash and I1 Fabric Guard.

Really happy with the results!

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(https://i.postimg.cc/CLxrHsZZ/A1-ACEEAF-47-F0-4409-B2-EA-A0-A020-D4-AF44.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 30 January 2019, 16:12

Looks superb :drool:
I'd kill for a garage like that to store my car in!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 30 January 2019, 18:00

You'll need to check if you suffer with wiper judder. I've only got the low speed gtechniq coating on my windscreen and it's fine but the next one up causes judder in some cases.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Blades72 on 30 January 2019, 18:17

Quote from: mcmaddy on 30 January 2019, 18:00

You'll need to check if you suffer with wiper judder. I've only got the low speed gtechniq coating on my windscreen and it's fine but the next one up causes judder in some cases.

I experienced some slight wiper judder on the way home. If it doesn’t get better then I may have to have the coating changed.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: deltarikk on 30 January 2019, 20:25

I also had some judder after having Gtech treatment but stopped after short while....car looks excellent mate  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 30 January 2019, 20:54

Great choice of colour!  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubvrs on 03 February 2019, 17:08

Finally got round to installing my mib2.5 discover media to replace my mib1 discover media. Nice easy job apart from coding. Got the fibre link to the virtual dash all coded and working just need to get the component protection removed and get the Gti skin and performance monitor working.
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r301/dubvrs/30CB61C4-3631-4F73-AB32-49CCC27F41ED_zpskw22gtam.jpg)

(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r301/dubvrs/2DA7BF85-9F69-4114-BDA5-10E3BCA37841_zpscygi7esp.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 04 February 2019, 21:26

Took mine in to investigate knocking again from front suspension (4th time I've complained about this). Get a call late this afternoon to say lower wishbone bushes are worn and need replacing. Parts ordered today, hopefully fitted tomorrow, car back tomorrow night. I hate to say it but I told the dealer something was more wrong than just greasing the bushes. Hoping this might cure the slight vibration I've got at motorway speeds too.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 05 February 2019, 09:45

At least you have a cure, what mileage have you covered before the bushes wore out?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 05 February 2019, 14:59

In hoping it's a cure. Only done 18750 miles!! I'm seriously toying with the idea of selling mine and getting an Up GTi for the daily commute and then something 2nd hand but nice for longer journeys.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Hebegeebee on 06 February 2019, 01:02

Quote from: dubvrs on 03 February 2019, 17:08

Finally got round to installing my mib2.5 discover media to replace my mib1 discover media. Nice easy job apart from coding. Got the fibre link to the virtual dash all coded and working just need to get the component protection removed and get the Gti skin and performance monitor working.
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r301/dubvrs/30CB61C4-3631-4F73-AB32-49CCC27F41ED_zpskw22gtam.jpg)

(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r301/dubvrs/2DA7BF85-9F69-4114-BDA5-10E3BCA37841_zpscygi7esp.jpg)

That’s cracking work Dubvrs. Coded with VCDS or other? I didn’t think component protection could be removed?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 06 February 2019, 07:25

Plenty of places can remove component protection.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kmpowell on 06 February 2019, 15:01

Trying to make the car as childproof as possible during the winter months, so I decided to take a punt on a heavy duty rubber mat set I saw on eBay.

Anyone who has very young kids will know that the little buggers won't wait to get out of their own side, they will clamber across to the side you are getting the first child out of... so the tunnel cover appealed to me (although I wish it didn't have the GTI logo on it), as did the boot mat to stop things sliding around and keep the wet/muddy boots/bags/brollys in place.

The kit turned up today and on first inspection it seems really good. For the cost I wasn't expecting them to be so thick and heavy, but they are, and the fit is really good. I think they will do the job nicely...

(https://i.postimg.cc/PJM9ptvZ/IMG-2156.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/y3kv2CPY)
(https://i.postimg.cc/yxK28Jxs/IMG-2160.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/1nWvW3Dj)
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(https://i.postimg.cc/RVMjrn2T/IMG-2164.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/0rBtDrk6)

 :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: paul83 on 06 February 2019, 15:10

Do you know if there is a GTD version?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mkviken on 06 February 2019, 22:15

They look good might have to get them for ours

I put a back seat cover on ours. Got it from Halfords and it seems pretty good but I did have to cut a bigger hole for the seatbelt buckles. I also fitted the VW boot liner to ours (£24 new on eBay was a bargain - would hate to think I paid £60 for that!)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kmpowell on 07 February 2019, 09:09

Quote from: paul83 on 06 February 2019, 15:10

Do you know if there is a GTD version?

I can’t see any listed. It could be worth dropping the seller a message, they might do something.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 09 February 2019, 15:09

Had a service and it's first MOT :shocked:
Where did that time go ?
Had it done at Bolton VW even though I vowed never to darken their doors again after they damaged an alloy a couple of years back.
I think they've got the message and treat it with the love and care it deserves :grin:
£288.00 including the service, MOT and brake fluid change.
Not too bad I suppose.
PS
Saw my first GTI with Seville alloys with red pinstripe and I thought they looked excellent :smiley:
Well worth the £500 premium over the standard wheels imo.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: watchdog on 09 February 2019, 15:51

Quote from: kalimon on 09 February 2019, 15:09

Had a service and it's first MOT :shocked:
Where did that time go ?
Had it done at Bolton VW even though I vowed never to darken their doors again after they damaged an alloy a couple of years back.
I think they've got the message and treat it with the love and care it deserves :grin:
£288.00 including the service, MOT and brake fluid change.
Not too bad I suppose.
PS
Saw my first GTI with Seville alloys with red pinstripe and I thought they looked excellent :smiley:
Well worth the £500 premium over the standard wheels imo.


I absolutely love the look of my Seville wheels on my Issac Blue GTI but, even though the wheels have received two coats of C5 wheel sealant, and i have a set of wheel woollies...they are a devil to clean.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 09 February 2019, 17:29

Quote from: kalimon on 09 February 2019, 15:09

Had a service and it's first MOT :shocked:
Where did that time go ?
Had it done at Bolton VW even though I vowed never to darken their doors again after they damaged an alloy a couple of years back.
I think they've got the message and treat it with the love and care it deserves :grin:
£288.00 including the service, MOT and brake fluid change.
Not too bad I suppose.
PS
Saw my first GTI with Seville alloys with red pinstripe and I thought they looked excellent :smiley:
Well worth the £500 premium over the standard wheels imo.

I saw a White Silver Golf GTI with the dark Seville/red pinstripe alloys the other day and I also thought they looked great. They do seem to be a bit of a ‘Marmite’ wheel though, and I agree with watchdog, they look as if they’d be a devil to clean because of the quite intricate design.

My Polo GTI also had its third service, first MOT and brake fluid change this week. The dealer was instructed to not clean my car, and they complied with my request. I had a new shape Polo as a courtesy car with a 1.0 litre, three cylinder 95ps engine for the day. Not a bad car, but felt really underpowered compared to my car. I was really pleased to get my car back, which felt like a rocket compared to the 1.0 litre Polo!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 10 February 2019, 16:49

Quick wash after a couple of weeks of driving all over in snow, rain and general rubbish weather...

(https://i.postimg.cc/zDFq5jK5/7-BCA5-E54-8-D95-479-A-928-C-C3-E40-CCFA802.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/8sc2mLZn)

(https://i.postimg.cc/K8RbPhVv/82-F127-B3-8-D6-D-431-A-A8-C9-91-AFEF3-F571-B.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/tsQ8bwpL)

(https://i.postimg.cc/P59jKFsb/891-ADDC0-E57-A-46-D0-BC75-56883-C66-B3-D8.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/PCW95yqN)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gingernick on 11 February 2019, 09:25

washed mine as well

indium grey..its quite hard to tell its so shiny!!

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7878/46134639305_869fcc9774_b.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Rob_benton on 11 February 2019, 14:32

Been busy with mine since I brought it a month ago.

Machine polished the paintwork.
Replaced the boot badge drain pipe.
Waiting for dsg gear knob side covers from China as the old started to peel.
Dsg and diff service.
I have the rear speaker leak problem. Solved but using pieces of foam tape on the door that meets the door seal to let the rain drain away and not into the footwell. And it works ! Will sort properly soon.
Updated the map and radio logos.
Cleaned the leather.
Re stuck the rear spoiler side trims.
Fitted RGM door protectors.

And rear wiper replaced !

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Carbon VW on 14 February 2019, 00:38

Got the bend lighting AFS error on the dash this morning. The static cornering bulb on drivers side is not working so have ordered a pair of Osram Nightbreakers and will change both when they arrive. Got 5.5years from the originals,not bad. On a side note, I bought the wife a year old E220d AMG line wagon and I must admit it’s a beautiful thing to look at and drive !

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mike roberts on 14 February 2019, 14:20

Messed about with the Ronal configurator

(https://flic.kr/p/2dmGnMc)
(https://flic.kr/p/2dmGnM2)

(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e123/robertsm2006/554F3AFB-0583-41CF-9B1D-1CE389995D90_zpsoraewfsd.jpg) (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/robertsm2006/media/554F3AFB-0583-41CF-9B1D-1CE389995D90_zpsoraewfsd.jpg.html)

(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e123/robertsm2006/24418D26-097C-4660-B7D4-090C54438231_zpskcwx4zhd.jpg) (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/robertsm2006/media/24418D26-097C-4660-B7D4-090C54438231_zpskcwx4zhd.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Guzzle on 14 February 2019, 15:30

 :sick:

Sorry

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 14 February 2019, 15:46

There are lots of great aftermarket wheels for the GTI. However, they aren't one of them!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mike roberts on 14 February 2019, 15:47

Don’t apologise, I haven’t bought them!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kmpowell on 14 February 2019, 15:53

Quote from: mike roberts on 14 February 2019, 14:20

Messed about with the Ronal configurator

(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e123/robertsm2006/554F3AFB-0583-41CF-9B1D-1CE389995D90_zpsoraewfsd.jpg) (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/robertsm2006/media/554F3AFB-0583-41CF-9B1D-1CE389995D90_zpsoraewfsd.jpg.html)

(https://static.comicvine.com/uploads/scale_super/11126/111266519/4938823-ray+charles+gi.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mike roberts on 14 February 2019, 15:59

Pfft. If I destroyed the suspension and covered my windscreen in some illegible sticker, I’d have thousands of jaunty angled hat yoots declaring me God!

I won’t be buying them  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 14 February 2019, 18:24

Those Ronal wheels just about work on mk1 Golfs, anything newer and they look like plastic wheel trims off a base model Golf.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 15 February 2019, 06:34

Those wheels. How old are you? 12?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mike roberts on 15 February 2019, 09:46

You’re questioning my age based upon a bit of fun on a configurator for a light hearted forum post?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 15 February 2019, 10:32

Quote from: Exonian on 14 February 2019, 18:24

Those Ronal wheels just about work on mk1 Golfs, anything newer and they look like plastic wheel trims off a base model Golf.

http://woertherseepics.blogspot.com/2012/03/orange-mk1-vw-golf-on-ronal-racing.html

 :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mike roberts on 15 February 2019, 10:57

Deffo. They need to be on something 80s, boxy and at least some degree of race pedigree.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 15 February 2019, 15:11

Quote from: mike roberts on 15 February 2019, 09:46

light hearted forum post

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 15 February 2019, 15:13

Quote from: mike roberts on 15 February 2019, 10:57

Deffo. They need to be on something 80s, boxy and at least some degree of race pedigree.

14" on a R5 GTT

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kmpowell on 16 February 2019, 14:35

After just over a month of ownership, and 1200 miles of mainly motorway grime, this afternoon I gave the Golf its first wash.

It's a big thumbs up from me for the ceramic coat, it made things so much easier (especially the wheels!) and I was all done in 45mins...

(https://i.postimg.cc/HsZvsdsf/15-F7-DD01-D35-B-491-E-8-ED2-5-DC3-A5-B5-E465.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/N5XkdhX4)
(https://i.postimg.cc/jSDgDmDC/2-A80-CAC9-D5-E5-4-F59-9-DA7-22-FCEF76-AE69.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/pmtY70Yt)
(https://i.postimg.cc/sDD0rvyY/2-EB4177-E-5-DF4-4-D54-ADEF-01-A8-E21-C85-DA.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/9zKBPXD0)
(https://i.postimg.cc/13bWwBFB/EF557844-1-F21-48-F4-B462-1-A965-EDA2-A7-A.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/pmYYtDq5)

:smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 16 February 2019, 15:37

Fitted a set of CS centre caps to my Santiagos and added the missing lower engine cover. Just small tweaks but worthwhile. Thanks to Neil (gtiaps) who gave me a great deal on them after selling his car :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mkviken on 16 February 2019, 16:58

Audi jacking pads fitted

(https://i.postimg.cc/fRbjPkQc/14-DF94-B3-A8-A4-4-FC9-BE7-C-B084-F7424-C4-D.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/vcpVgYBT)

(https://i.postimg.cc/8P4mwM9k/A826555-F-17-A7-4082-A6-EE-80977-ACB9423.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/BX8FnLJR)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mkviken on 16 February 2019, 17:02

Here’s the wife’s car. Will be putting jack pads on this too. Already fitted the 3 undertrays to it.

(https://i.postimg.cc/T1mHp13L/BFABC1-C5-8491-4-C5-F-A4-D6-3-AAF8-BBF91-FB.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/SYSGPy8k)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 16 February 2019, 18:02

Quote from: mkviken on 16 February 2019, 16:58

Audi jacking pads fitted

Another mod I've been intending to do, very good. Could you post up the part numbers and ideally prices please? Thanks :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: watchdog on 16 February 2019, 18:16

Quote from: mkviken on 16 February 2019, 16:58

Audi jacking pads fitted

(https://i.postimg.cc/fRbjPkQc/14-DF94-B3-A8-A4-4-FC9-BE7-C-B084-F7424-C4-D.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/vcpVgYBT)

(https://i.postimg.cc/8P4mwM9k/A826555-F-17-A7-4082-A6-EE-80977-ACB9423.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/BX8FnLJR)

I've recently fitted these jacking points, they really make jacking up the car by trolley jack easy and fast.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mkviken on 16 February 2019, 21:16

parts were £65 all in

fitted to mk7 CSS no problem and will be fitting to the 7.5 when i get round to it - i am assuming they fit as the other 3 underbody panels fitted no problem and underneath the car looks the same


8V0 825 271, Large outer trim cover left side
8V0 825 272, Large outer trim cover right side
8V0 804 631 B, Base plate for jack socket (Rubber bungs x2 off)
8V0 802 845, Jack socket left side
8V0 802 846, Jack socket right side
8V0 802 847 A, Jack socket rear (rear wedge pads x2 off)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 17 February 2019, 01:19

Quote from: mkviken on 16 February 2019, 21:16

parts were £65 all in

fitted to mk7 CSS no problem and will be fitting to the 7.5 when i get round to it - i am assuming they fit as the other 3 underbody panels fitted no problem and underneath the car looks the same


8V0 825 271, Large outer trim cover left side
8V0 825 272, Large outer trim cover right side
8V0 804 631 B, Base plate for jack socket (Rubber bungs x2 off)
8V0 802 845, Jack socket left side
8V0 802 846, Jack socket right side
8V0 802 847 A, Jack socket rear (rear wedge pads x2 off)

Great stuff, thanks :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mkviken on 17 February 2019, 02:39

No bother

They are AUDI parts but I ordered them through VW parts counter and they got them sent over.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 17 February 2019, 16:26

Cleaned the filthy wheels

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7909/40158900833_c11d6f8a59_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/24bGS6X)

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7927/47123670131_5a34544099_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2eNa8ne)

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7926/46399894784_d154502f46_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2dGcAaW)

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7806/33248054298_7e00ed3077_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SE1Ycu)

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7833/46399892964_d65d491fcb_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2dGczCy)

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7854/46399893234_4295f76705_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2dGczHd)

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=274783.msg2601533#msg2601533

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: king monkey on 17 February 2019, 17:16

Lovely job! Prets really are a great looking alloy.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MKgti on 17 February 2019, 18:23

Gave it a good clean and finally fitted black mirror caps.
(https://i.postimg.cc/vZwkjfQ9/20190217-160130.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/zVpxHLHX)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mkviken on 17 February 2019, 22:12

where did you get them from?

i wanted to put them on the wifes car but they are pretty expensive so was thinking of just wrapping them

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MKgti on 17 February 2019, 22:41

Quote from: mkviken on 17 February 2019, 22:12

where did you get them from?
i wanted to put them on the wifes car but they are pretty expensive so was thinking of just wrapping them

(https://i.postimg.cc/vZwkjfQ9/20190217-160130.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/zVpxHLHX)
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F152371509011

EBay link above, quality not bad took 5 mins to fit.
Just be careful when taking original ones off as they pop off and land on floor easily( I made this mistake and damaged one so will have to respray if I put them back on)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mkviken on 17 February 2019, 23:10

thanks did you pull the mirror glass off? i read someone did it by pointing the mirror down and pushing the tabs off with a trim removal tool without removing the glass

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 18 February 2019, 09:57

Quote from: mkviken on 17 February 2019, 23:10

thanks did you pull the mirror glass off? i read someone did it by pointing the mirror down and pushing the tabs off with a trim removal tool without removing the glass

Get the genuine ones.

https://vdsshop.co.uk/products/gloss-black-mirror-covers-for-mk7-golf

(https://i.postimg.cc/rmDJmysm/B5-A06-F02-240-A-4862-B674-3-A17-FA9866-BE.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/zb1W2rnZ)

Very to fit and no need to remove the glass. Took me about 2 mins to fit each one.

(https://i.postimg.cc/vBxryP2x/66-FC9-D64-D485-4-EC1-83-CB-87959-B7914-EF.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/k696Fym7)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MrJollygood on 18 February 2019, 13:24

Paid to replace the leaking front DCC shocks. Ouch. Beans on toast for the rest of the month now.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 18 February 2019, 14:44

Washed the bodywork.

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7867/40169857823_3686e6564f_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/24cF2ez)

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=274783.msg2601607#msg2601607

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 18 February 2019, 19:36

Quote from: MrJollygood on 18 February 2019, 13:24

Paid to replace the leaking front DCC shocks. Ouch. Beans on toast for the rest of the month now.

What symptoms did you experience that got you to replace them?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: hobbes22 on 18 February 2019, 21:57

Quote from: Booth11 on 18 February 2019, 14:44

Washed the bodywork.

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7867/40169857823_3686e6564f_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/24cF2ez)

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=274783.msg2601607#msg2601607

Goodness! Looks amazing Booth11.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 18 February 2019, 23:54

Quote from: Watts on 16 February 2019, 15:37

Fitted a set of CS centre caps to my Santiagos and added the missing lower engine cover. Just small tweaks but worthwhile. Thanks to Neil (gtiaps) who gave me a great deal on them after selling his car :smiley:

No problem Peter glad your happy with them pics next when you get a chance  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 18 February 2019, 23:56

Quote from: Booth11 on 18 February 2019, 14:44

Washed the bodywork.

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7867/40169857823_3686e6564f_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/24cF2ez)

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=274783.msg2601607#msg2601607

As always Rebecca looks stunning  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 19 February 2019, 10:02

Quote from: hobbes22 on 18 February 2019, 21:57

Goodness! Looks amazing Booth11.

Quote from: gtiaps on 18 February 2019, 23:56

As always Rebecca looks stunning  :cool:

Thank you!  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 19 February 2019, 13:53

Quote from: gtiaps on 18 February 2019, 23:54

Quote from: Watts on 16 February 2019, 15:37

Fitted a set of CS centre caps to my Santiagos and added the missing lower engine cover. Just small tweaks but worthwhile. Thanks to Neil (gtiaps) who gave me a great deal on them after selling his car :smiley:

No problem Peter glad your happy with them pics next when you get a chance  :whistle:

Will do, it's a bit mucky at the moment!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 19 February 2019, 15:37

Watched this for a while
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwYn30f6-qc

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 19 February 2019, 17:46

Quote from: kalimon on 19 February 2019, 15:37

Watched this for a while
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwYn30f6-qc

I’d like them if they weren’t diamond cut. I do like the design though; IMO they look very OEM.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: king monkey on 19 February 2019, 17:55

Quote from: kalimon on 19 February 2019, 15:37

Watched this for a while
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwYn30f6-qc

Think they look great.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: hobbes22 on 19 February 2019, 17:55

Quote from: kalimon on 19 February 2019, 15:37

Watched this for a while
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwYn30f6-qc

Stunning Wheel. When you buying a set?? :grin: :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 19 February 2019, 18:40

Quote from: hobbes22 on 19 February 2019, 17:55

Quote from: kalimon on 19 February 2019, 15:37

Watched this for a while
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwYn30f6-qc

Stunning Wheel. When you buying a set?? :grin: :grin:

I'm extremely tempted.
In regards to them being diamond cut, they do them black and plain silver finishes as well.
The black are gorgeous wheels
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dV1BK7wqRsY

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 20 February 2019, 01:04

Very similar looking to the Belvedere alloys on the Clubsport

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Finglonga on 20 February 2019, 08:34

Quote from: kmpowell on 06 February 2019, 15:01

Trying to make the car as childproof as possible during the winter months, so I decided to take a punt on a heavy duty rubber mat set I saw on eBay.

Anyone who has very young kids will know that the little buggers won't wait to get out of their own side, they will clamber across to the side you are getting the first child out of... so the tunnel cover appealed to me (although I wish it didn't have the GTI logo on it), as did the boot mat to stop things sliding around and keep the wet/muddy boots/bags/brollys in place.

The kit turned up today and on first inspection it seems really good. For the cost I wasn't expecting them to be so thick and heavy, but they are, and the fit is really good. I think they will do the job nicely...


(https://i.postimg.cc/9XPvNBgM/IMG-2162.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/nMzRXqJb)


 :smiley:

Have you got a link for the boot liner as I have the rest and as you say really impressed with the quality of them but the liner wasn't available when I got mine a few months ago.

*EDit*

Doesn't matter. found them on Fleabay and ordered one.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 23 February 2019, 10:52

Went for an early drive with a mate in the Peaks  :cool:

(https://i.postimg.cc/K8ZhBGV1/1-A7-DBFCF-B0-A5-40-A9-B866-C65-AB6-D765-EE.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/SJtPphm4)

(https://i.postimg.cc/7Lq2721p/0FD5AE26-800C-4889-BE92-F286B6082B76.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/K1sjh4HN)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 23 February 2019, 11:02

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 23 February 2019, 10:52

Went for an early drive with a mate in the Peaks  :cool:

(https://i.postimg.cc/7Lq2721p/0-FD5-AE26-800-C-4889-BE92-F286-B6082-B76.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/K1sjh4HN)

(https://i.postimg.cc/VN4bFkD5/794192-EC-9786-4-A9-E-BB5-E-1342827-ED2-E5.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/B8L6S4WG)

That's fantastic scenery and a great looking road. The cars look okay too :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 23 February 2019, 12:28

Cheers Watts - great fun having roads like this on the doorstep  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Robo999 on 23 February 2019, 12:37

Ive spent the morning giving my o/s mirror some first aid after sum1 assulted it last night  :angry:
Luckily i caught up to them with some questionable driving  :whistle: and then tommorow going to caffine and machine. Has anybody been?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 23 February 2019, 16:25

Swapped my wheels/tyres front to rear at 6000 miles and 10 months old to even out the wear and put some copper grease on the hubs to prevent the wheels sizing on. Pirelli P Zeros 225/35/19’s had 8mm on them when new. Rears have just over 7.3mm, and fronts around 6.25mm, and all wearing quite evenly. Also lowered the the pressures down a little from 39 to 37psi and see how I go.

I also had to machine polish out (sucesfully) a rather long scratch that some kn*bhead left in the drivers door of her Polo Blue GT.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kmpowell on 23 February 2019, 17:43

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 23 February 2019, 10:52

Went for an early drive with a mate in the Peaks  :cool:

(https://i.postimg.cc/K8ZhBGV1/1-A7-DBFCF-B0-A5-40-A9-B866-C65-AB6-D765-EE.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/SJtPphm4)

Awesome  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kmpowell on 24 February 2019, 11:01

Quote from: Finglonga on 20 February 2019, 08:34

Quote from: kmpowell on 06 February 2019, 15:01

Trying to make the car as childproof as possible during the winter months, so I decided to take a punt on a heavy duty rubber mat set I saw on eBay.

Anyone who has very young kids will know that the little buggers won't wait to get out of their own side, they will clamber across to the side you are getting the first child out of... so the tunnel cover appealed to me (although I wish it didn't have the GTI logo on it), as did the boot mat to stop things sliding around and keep the wet/muddy boots/bags/brollys in place.

The kit turned up today and on first inspection it seems really good. For the cost I wasn't expecting them to be so thick and heavy, but they are, and the fit is really good. I think they will do the job nicely...

:smiley:

Have you got a link for the boot liner as I have the rest and as you say really impressed with the quality of them but the liner wasn't available when I got mine a few months ago.

*EDit*

Doesn't matter. found them on Fleabay and ordered one.

Apologies, only just seen this!  :embarrassed: Glad you found it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 24 February 2019, 16:17

Today I gave it a bath (first one in a couple months) then polished my pipes
(https://i.postimg.cc/K1py8Vdd/292-BFAD5-9914-46-DB-A6-AF-2-C2686-BE472-B.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/K1py8Vdd)

My pipes now gleam and my fingers look like they belong to a chimney sweep...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MrJollygood on 24 February 2019, 17:24

Quote from: mcmaddy on 18 February 2019, 19:36

Quote from: MrJollygood on 18 February 2019, 13:24

Paid to replace the leaking front DCC shocks. Ouch. Beans on toast for the rest of the month now.

What symptoms did you experience that got you to replace them?

Both front shocks were picked up at the MOT as leaking - that was about 3 months ago. Checked again at service and it was getting worse. Felt ok to drive still but there was a lot of noise on the rebound.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kmpowell on 24 February 2019, 18:00

Now I'm over 1000miles and the sun was shining, I decided to go out and blast across some A/B roads to get fully acquainted with the car. Along my way I stumbled across a Focus RS...

(https://i.postimg.cc/wjJ5665H/IMG-2544.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/K1G3fhss)

... and the owner was willing to play sensibly (no dangerous overtakes or silly games), I can happily report back the Golf held it's own very well(!), particularly through the twists & turns. The RS was popping & banging quite a lot so I can only assume he was changing gears a fair amount and as he couldn't get away easily, he was clearly struggling to shift quickly and find the right gears. I had the car into manual Sport mode flicking my paddles on the wheel up & down with ease, god bless you DSG! He turned off after about 10 miles and we acknowledged each other. I was suitably impressed as I expected the Focus to be long gone.

But after that bit of fun, the gods decided to punish me. I went for a spot of lunch in a pub, came out, started the car, and the TPMS warning immediately came up telling my the pressure on the front right was down. So I got acquainted with the spare wheel and jack etc...

(https://i.postimg.cc/65FLJ7vY/IMG-2575.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/jLQJySv7)

Turns out it was this screw which I can only assume I picked up whilst blasting around the A/B roads earlier in the day...

(https://i.postimg.cc/kX2FpNB2/IMG-2579.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/pptF9FQv)

I'm so glad I binned the tyre insurance I was offered, so it's off to the tyre place tomorrow to get a new one...  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 24 February 2019, 19:12

Quote from: kmpowell on 24 February 2019, 18:00

But after that bit of fun, the gods decided to punish me. I went for a spot of lunch in a pub, came out, started the car, and the TPMS warning immediately came up telling my the pressure on the front right was down. So I got acquainted with the spare wheel and jack etc...

Turns out it was this screw which I can only assume I picked up whilst blasting around the A/B roads earlier in the day...

I'm so glad I binned the tyre insurance I was offered, so it's off to the tyre place tomorrow to get a new one...  :rolleyes:

Can’t it be repaired? The screw is well within the area of the tread where repairs are permitted. Some years ago, I picked up a screw in a similar part of the tread and the tyre place I took it to was able to to plug it from the inside.

Whether the tyre’s repairable or needs replacing, just make sure you take it to a place you trust not to damage your diamond cut alloy, as they’re easily damaged by careless fitters or poorly maintained tyre changing equipment. I’d recommend taking some pictures of the wheel and get the tyre fitting place to agree it’s condition before they start work.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 24 February 2019, 20:02

Quote from: kmpowell on 24 February 2019, 18:00

Now I'm over 1000miles and the sun was shining, I decided to go out and blast across some A/B roads to get fully acquainted with the car. Along my way I stumbled across a Focus RS...

(https://i.postimg.cc/wjJ5665H/IMG-2544.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/K1G3fhss)

... and the owner was willing to play sensibly (no dangerous overtakes or silly games), I can happily report back the Golf held it's own very well(!), particularly through the twists & turns. The RS was popping & banging quite a lot so I can only assume he was changing gears a fair amount and as he couldn't get away easily, he was clearly struggling to shift quickly and find the right gears. I had the car into manual Sport mode flicking my paddles on the wheel up & down with ease, god bless you DSG! He turned off after about 10 miles and we acknowledged each other. I was suitably impressed as I expected the Focus to be long gone.

But after that bit of fun, the gods decided to punish me. I went for a spot of lunch in a pub, came out, started the car, and the TPMS warning immediately came up telling my the pressure on the front right was down. So I got acquainted with the spare wheel and jack etc...

(https://i.postimg.cc/65FLJ7vY/IMG-2575.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/jLQJySv7)

Turns out it was this screw which I can only assume I picked up whilst blasting around the A/B roads earlier in the day...

(https://i.postimg.cc/kX2FpNB2/IMG-2579.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/pptF9FQv)

I'm so glad I binned the tyre insurance I was offered, so it's off to the tyre place tomorrow to get a new one...  :rolleyes:

Unlucky with the tyre but looks like an easy repair.

As for expecting the Focus to leave you, real world on A and B roads, the GTI is more than capable in the right hands to keep up with far more expensive and powerful cars. I did 86 miles around the Peaks yesterday with a Cayman GT4 and there wasnt a moment when mine was any slower. It was a little cold and damp so FWD helps against RWD, 385bhp and semi slicks!  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 24 February 2019, 22:11

Not wanting to be a killjoy but you do realise your supposed to put the spacesaver on the rear and not the front?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Carbon VW on 24 February 2019, 23:03

Quote from: mcmaddy on 24 February 2019, 22:11

Not wanting to be a killjoy but you do realise your supposed to put the spacesaver on the rear and not the front?

Agreed it’s not going to be great for the LSD on the front axle as it will induce wheelspin so I would be putting it on the front axle too if that’s where the puncture was. Sod taking 2 wheels off on the side of the road !

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kmpowell on 25 February 2019, 08:18

Quote from: mcmaddy on 24 February 2019, 22:11

Not wanting to be a killjoy but you do realise your supposed to put the spacesaver on the rear and not the front?

The manual says nothing about having to put it on the rear, nor does the VW website.

It’s just a temporary wheel to get you home at a limited speed, not to drive around on normally.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 25 February 2019, 08:36

The driver of the Focus wants kicking in the nuts for that number plate.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kmpowell on 25 February 2019, 08:51

Quote from: SRGTD on 24 February 2019, 19:12

Can’t it be repaired? The screw is well within the area of the tread where repairs are permitted. Some years ago, I picked up a screw in a similar part of the tread and the tyre place I took it to was able to to plug it from the inside.

It might be, but I'm not a massive fan of repairing due to the types of journey I do where I am at high speed and/or loaded up. If it can be done safely then I'll ask to swap the wheel with a rear so the repaired tyre is on the back.

:smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 25 February 2019, 08:55

If it's repaired properly it shouldn't make any difference where it goes on the car but it will have less force and pressure applied to it just rotating on the rear (same reason a spacesaver goes on the rear :whistle:)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kmpowell on 25 February 2019, 09:06

Quote from: mcmaddy on 25 February 2019, 08:55

a spacesaver goes on the rear :whistle:)

From the manual:
(https://i.postimg.cc/rmhdddgt/Screenshot-2019-02-25-at-08-56-07.png) (https://postimg.cc/HcyWRkqp)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 25 February 2019, 10:00

Yes and?? Just because it apparently doesn't say in a generic manual then that's the law! You've just stated you wouldn't put a repaired tyre on the front yet you think it's acceptable to put a spacesaver on the front. I know which I'd rather do but everyone's different.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 25 February 2019, 10:11

Guess it depends how far you've got to go. Round the corner would be ok, but any further and you'd change it round and have it on the rear for sure. Steering and traction on a spaceaver can't be too good. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 25 February 2019, 10:39

Definitely agree with that Jim.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kmpowell on 25 February 2019, 10:53

Quote from: mcmaddy on 25 February 2019, 10:00

Yes and?? Just because it apparently doesn't say in a generic manual then that's the law! You've just stated you wouldn't put a repaired tyre on the front yet you think it's acceptable to put a spacesaver on the front. I know which I'd rather do but everyone's different.

I'm not going to get into a debate with you, you said I was supposed to put the space saver on the rear not the front, but that's simply not true.

A space saver is a short distance journey remedy to get you home and/or to a garage, which is what I did. As per the advice (and being sensible!), I did not drive the car hard or with any vigour when on the space saver, I coasted and drove conservativly 5-10 miles to get home and then to the garage this morning which is a mile away.

I mentioned what you said to the tyre garage and they said it's absolutely fine, no need to have it on the rear. The space saver in the Golf is an 18" wheel with appropriate profile to match my 19", so there's no imbalance.

Anyway, I now have a new tyre fitted and all's well with the world.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 25 February 2019, 12:08

Fitted R rear lights, would've preferred to wash my car first but not enough time to do both so please excuse the muck...

Standard:
(https://i.postimg.cc/02bhNPrt/20190225-101621.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Xp6sHMfF)

Comparison:
(https://i.postimg.cc/3xG6g1Xm/20190225-104732.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/nXH0xvwh)

Finished:
(https://i.postimg.cc/KYyWQTfV/20190225-111402.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/k2fwgBkF)

I'm very pleased with the end result, I think the original lights looked a bit fussy. Will keep the old ones though for possible refitting when I sell my car.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 25 February 2019, 12:13

Agreed, they do look good - never realised there was 2 different versions to be honest!  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: andy28 on 25 February 2019, 12:20

A nice subtle change Watts

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 25 February 2019, 13:14

That looks very good Watts, much better. The original cherry red gets lost on a red car, nice definition with the darker rears.

Now wash it.  :tongue:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 25 February 2019, 13:34

Quote from: kmpowell on 25 February 2019, 10:53

Quote from: mcmaddy on 25 February 2019, 10:00

Yes and?? Just because it apparently doesn't say in a generic manual then that's the law! You've just stated you wouldn't put a repaired tyre on the front yet you think it's acceptable to put a spacesaver on the front. I know which I'd rather do but everyone's different.

I'm not going to get into a debate with you, you said I was supposed to put the space saver on the rear not the front, but that's simply not true.

A space saver is a short distance journey remedy to get you home and/or to a garage, which is what I did. As per the advice (and being sensible!), I did not drive the car hard or with any vigour when on the space saver, I coasted and drove conservativly 5-10 miles to get home and then to the garage this morning which is a mile away.

I mentioned what you said to the tyre garage and they said it's absolutely fine, no need to have it on the rear. The space saver in the Golf is an 18" wheel with appropriate profile to match my 19", so there's no imbalance.

Anyway, I now have a new tyre fitted and all's well with the world.

Would they not repair it? Seems a waste to bin it for just a puncture?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 25 February 2019, 13:53

Quote from: mcmaddy on 25 February 2019, 13:34

Quote from: kmpowell on 25 February 2019, 10:53

Quote from: mcmaddy on 25 February 2019, 10:00

Yes and?? Just because it apparently doesn't say in a generic manual then that's the law! You've just stated you wouldn't put a repaired tyre on the front yet you think it's acceptable to put a spacesaver on the front. I know which I'd rather do but everyone's different.

I'm not going to get into a debate with you, you said I was supposed to put the space saver on the rear not the front, but that's simply not true.

A space saver is a short distance journey remedy to get you home and/or to a garage, which is what I did. As per the advice (and being sensible!), I did not drive the car hard or with any vigour when on the space saver, I coasted and drove conservativly 5-10 miles to get home and then to the garage this morning which is a mile away.

I mentioned what you said to the tyre garage and they said it's absolutely fine, no need to have it on the rear. The space saver in the Golf is an 18" wheel with appropriate profile to match my 19", so there's no imbalance.

Anyway, I now have a new tyre fitted and all's well with the world.

Would they not repair it? Seems a waste to bin it for just a puncture?

Some people are funny. A good repair will have no issues, especially not on a car like the Golf. Probably wouldn't get a tyre on my Ducati repaired though...  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 25 February 2019, 14:22

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 25 February 2019, 12:13

Agreed, they do look good - never realised there was 2 different versions to be honest!  :smiley:

Quote from: andy28 on 25 February 2019, 12:20

A nice subtle change Watts

Thanks chaps :smiley:

Quote from: Booth11 on 25 February 2019, 13:14

That looks very good Watts, much better. The original cherry red gets lost on a red car, nice definition with the darker rears.

Now wash it.  :tongue:

Thanks :smiley: Work has been in the way of washing, honest, possibly on Saturday, although I do have an event to go to so possibly not :whistle: :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 25 February 2019, 15:18

Looking good there Watts, a much better contrast.
I’ve just been sat behind a red FL GTD for half an hour or more in traffic and the new tails don’t look as good as the pre-FL darkened ones.
The car colour makes a difference as to whether the dark tails make much of an improvement or not. On the red it definitely does.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: BobbyT on 25 February 2019, 17:38

R had it's first service at Bath VW. Seem like a good outfit, asked that they didn't wash it... and they didn't  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 25 February 2019, 18:23

Quote from: Exonian on 25 February 2019, 15:18

Looking good there Watts, a much better contrast.
I’ve just been sat behind a red FL GTD for half an hour or more in traffic and the new tails don’t look as good as the pre-FL darkened ones.
The car colour makes a difference as to whether the dark tails make much of an improvement or not. On the red it definitely does.

Cheers, yes definitely better. Next job is to swap round the wheels as my tyres are now on 10k, need to clean and seal them at the same time plus give the calipers a bit of tlc too. Then I can enjoy the CS centre caps :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Carbon VW on 26 February 2019, 09:29

Got a shard of wood into sidewall of tyre on commute this morning. Got pressure loss warning. Tyre is toast. Pumped it with compressor I keep in car to get to garage. Bad luck  :cry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 27 February 2019, 10:11

I'm very pleased with the end result, I think the original lights looked a bit fussy. Will keep the old ones though for possible refitting when I sell my car.
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Looking well Peter does make a subtle difference  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 27 February 2019, 13:06

Quote from: gtiaps on 27 February 2019, 10:11

I'm very pleased with the end result, I think the original lights looked a bit fussy. Will keep the old ones though for possible refitting when I sell my car.

Looking well Peter does make a subtle difference  :grin:
[/quote]

Cheers Neil :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MjrSharpe on 01 March 2019, 10:27

Got a new stainless steel exhaust fitted. Very pleased with how it looks and it sounds better too :)

https://flic.kr/p/2eUkyAf
https://flic.kr/p/2eUkz1o

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mkviken on 03 March 2019, 15:22

(https://i.postimg.cc/3JPfCDMD/1-CA58828-45-D6-4738-BDC9-33-DB01-C0-CF96.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/4mQ1XyxJ)

Took the clutch delay valve out

Definitely feels better with the assist spring removed and this done

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 03 March 2019, 16:52

Quote from: mkviken on 03 March 2019, 15:22

Took the clutch delay valve out

Definitely feels better with the assist spring removed and this done

I've removed the assist spring and added the clutch stop but didn't get around to this mod, are you able to say in what way it has improved? Cheers :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mkviken on 03 March 2019, 18:58

It makes the clutch bite point more consistent and reduces the feeling that your slipping the clutch when pulling away

With the delay valve in place the bite point varies depending on how quick the fluid can move back and forth. Going from 1-2nd gear the bite point is noticeably different

It now it feels a lot more normal


Also done the direct throttle setting on VCDS. Not massively noticeable but is slightly better when pulling away.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 03 March 2019, 19:12

Quote from: mkviken on 03 March 2019, 18:58

It makes the clutch bite point more consistent and reduces the feeling that your slipping the clutch when pulling away

With the delay valve in place the bite point varies depending on how quick the fluid can move back and forth. Going from 1-2nd gear the bite point is noticeably different

It now it feels a lot more normal


Also done the direct throttle setting on VCDS. Not massively noticeable but is slightly better when pulling away.

Thanks, I need to get around to that then.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mkviken on 03 March 2019, 19:22

It’s not hard to do probably took 20 minutes bleeding the clutch with a vacuum bleeder

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 05 March 2019, 15:05

I have retrieved mine from my local independent VW/Audi/Skoda/etc specialist following a complete failure of the battery.

As I have mentioned elsewhere, I suspected that the front and rear cameras of my MiWitness weren't being put into "sleep" mode by the gizmo which is supposed to monitor the battery voltage and turn the cameras off when the battery dropped below 11 volts - the camera system has a parking mode, and will capture movement when the car is parked.

Having tried and failed to revive the battery with a CTEK battery charger/conditioner, I had to resort to my rechargeable pocket-sized battery jumper, which did the job of starting the car, after several error messages had flashed up - ACC, Stop/Start, parking brake, auto hold, you name it.

The battery was put on charge in the workshop, tested, and declared to be toast, as expected.  They (Abtech) only fit genuine batteries these days, due to compatibility issues with aftermarket and pattern batteries, and once this was fitted, and all of the error codes cleared, all is well again.

The original battery was five years old, and as the car has Stop/Start, has probably had a hard life, and these things happen.  At £284, I'm hoping for a good few years from the replacement.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mkviken on 07 March 2019, 16:34

Put some black mirrors on the wife’s car


£40 off eBay gmd-autobay - they fitted spot on and look decent enough

(https://i.postimg.cc/D05pXpft/A6469317-15-CE-4-EEF-80-B7-096-EA3270-D94.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/PvpMG4w4)

(https://i.postimg.cc/kMypzGNf/253-FB633-11-D6-41-A6-BB9-A-A12375-B67-F13.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/JtGxB12k)

Also coded the undertaking for ACC and XDS to weak, which seems to have improved the cornering

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 07 March 2019, 16:38

Dull question, but what is the number plate supposed to say?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubvrs on 09 March 2019, 23:39

Got my coilovers fitted and a quick clean.
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r301/dubvrs/7B2E75D7-0887-49FB-A85B-12A8CDC88C17_zpscvcdbkcw.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 11 March 2019, 11:19

Looks great  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 11 March 2019, 17:04

Took mine to test drive a Hyundai i30n and got offered peanuts by a totally inept salesboy. Gearbox and steering are excellent on the Hyundai but the downside is poor mpg in comparison to the GTi.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mkviken on 11 March 2019, 17:37

Went to look at them the other day. Got planty of New ones for £26500 which seems a bargain

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 11 March 2019, 18:31

Where did you go?? Petch at Durham?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mkviken on 11 March 2019, 20:32

Yeah that’s the one

They have a red one in the showroom and a white and blue hatch and blue saloon on the forecourt

The blue hatch on the ramp out the front looks really good


Seat position etc feels really good

Also went to look at the civic type R (again). Really need to get a test drive cos the looks aren’t my cup of tea but they’re meant to be epic

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mkviken on 11 March 2019, 20:33

(https://i.postimg.cc/6qtF88s5/BBB86759-B742-47-B3-BCFB-10-A1247436-A1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/MM394KKh)

Fitted this tonight. Definitely improved throttle response. Only took 10 minutes to put on too

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 11 March 2019, 22:20

Did you put the matching hose on too? I've got the Racingline elbow and hose on and a panel filter 👍

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mkviken on 12 March 2019, 08:19

I didn’t get the hose just the Racingline panel filter I had already fitted and got this yesterday. Seems to have improved throttle response but might be imagining it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 12 March 2019, 09:12

Think these type of mods are probably pretty pointless in isolation but worth doing in conjunction with other mods for better breathing and more power such as stage 1 tune. Looks cool though, I had a nosey at this on display at Progressive Parts and certainly made well.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 12 March 2019, 09:27

Engine candy :smiley: I might do it so long as my insurer doesn't moan too much :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MjrSharpe on 12 March 2019, 10:10

Quote from: mkviken on 11 March 2019, 20:33

(https://i.postimg.cc/6qtF88s5/BBB86759-B742-47-B3-BCFB-10-A1247436-A1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/MM394KKh)

Fitted this tonight. Definitely improved throttle response. Only took 10 minutes to put on too

If fitted one of these a while ago and I found it made a good difference as well. :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 12 March 2019, 10:34

The car definitely picks up a lot quicker and the people saying they do nothing should really try it first before commenting.👍

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mkviken on 12 March 2019, 10:50

Yeah I’m sure I felt an improvement

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 15 March 2019, 17:14

Had four Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tyres fitted, managed to get a set brand new off ebay for £300, fitted locally for £40  :cool:

Fantastic tyres, today is a wet day and even with APR stage 1 and a pedal box cranked up they didn't spin at all under hard acceleration. Very happy!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 15 March 2019, 17:21

Couple of little additions added  :smiley:

Battery cover
(https://i.postimg.cc/63H0JZmq/94-F69-D9-F-0-B63-4-E7-D-AEEC-55-E9-A7-B272-C3.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/479tpYZR)

Black Chrome Latch Covers
(https://i.postimg.cc/rmyJPjg7/5-C301-BAB-5322-44-F8-BB1-B-4-BD2-EEFFAE9-E.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/B8yH8xrC)

(https://i.postimg.cc/L6gVwnB4/4-D6-D11-C7-5130-4731-B181-D163647-F8324.png) (https://postimg.cc/8jDWrk0x)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wantmygti on 15 March 2019, 18:11

What are the details of the battery cover??

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 15 March 2019, 19:02

Quote from: wantmygti on 15 March 2019, 18:11

What are the details of the battery cover??

I bought it on eBay for£12.99 from Hong Kong but that listing has now ended. There are others on there but they are a bit dearer  :sad:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 15 March 2019, 19:07

Quote from: Booth11 on 17 February 2019, 16:19

My dashcam is hardwired in and even though I had my battery die last year which I suppose possibly could have been connected, the battery was replaced under warranty with no quibbling and the dealership are fully aware I have a wired-in dashcam.

Mine is left in-situ 24/7 so that parking mode can do its thing. An incident last Sunday, where someone put a dent in my car whilst it was parked up, has shown how worthwhile a dashcam is.

This is what my dashcam caught whilst it was parked up.

https://www.vwroc.com/forums/topic/30715-educating-the-next-generation-of-car-park-door-dingers/

Apologies for linking to another forum! 

Following on from the above, picked up the car from the bodyshop this evening.

Front offside wing all repaired and a top job by the bodyshop. And not washed as instructed.  Two nearside Prets refurbed whilst it was off the road, and as always, superb work by Lepsons.

Few pics (in failing light)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4884/47388011851_b75544089f_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2fcvWX6)

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7839/47335200432_afdea5a292_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2f7RgXo)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4847/32446270447_0d91f47eb7_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RraBMZ)

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7811/47335197062_b8b24b699e_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2f7RfXh)

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7866/32446272637_8fdc9a915f_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RraCrK)

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7884/33511838098_5fce1c1d3c_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/T4jVW3)

Glad to hand this back to credit hire company after a week in it. Not my cup of tea! 

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7913/46436390555_76a2780912_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2dKqD6n)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Guzzle on 15 March 2019, 19:14

Looks like new again  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 15 March 2019, 20:11

Quote from: Booth11 on 15 March 2019, 19:07

Quote from: Booth11 on 17 February 2019, 16:19

My dashcam is hardwired in and even though I had my battery die last year which I suppose possibly could have been connected, the battery was replaced under warranty with no quibbling and the dealership are fully aware I have a wired-in dashcam.

Mine is left in-situ 24/7 so that parking mode can do its thing. An incident last Sunday, where someone put a dent in my car whilst it was parked up, has shown how worthwhile a dashcam is.

This is what my dashcam caught whilst it was parked up.

https://www.vwroc.com/forums/topic/30715-educating-the-next-generation-of-car-park-door-dingers/

Apologies for linking to another forum! 

Following on from the above, picked up the car from the bodyshop this evening.

Front offside wing all repaired and a top job by the bodyshop. And not washed as instructed.  Two nearside Prets refurbed whilst it was off the road, and as always, superb work by Lepsons.

Looks great Rebecca. Knowing of a body shop with a good reputation that you can trust counts for a lot.

Any luck in catching the perpetrator that caused the damage? I saw your dash cam coverage over on vwroc.com of the incident, and the guilty party trying to rub out the damage with his finger!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 17 March 2019, 21:13

Changed wheels front to back today and gave the wheels and calipers a good clean followed by Platinum Wheels ceramic coat. Hopefully should be nice and easy to clean from now on.

(https://i.postimg.cc/fLHkx1Kq/nsvdl-P8-DQLe-Ce019r-Lt0-DA.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/DJX2hjR1)

(https://i.postimg.cc/SsQJYmWz/XPwd-Ufw-VTSu-WNLZWSZGF7w.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/v1jQpF2Q)

(https://i.postimg.cc/44qxs6Fc/DSC02118.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/CdCg4q0M)

(https://i.postimg.cc/c4fgzk4C/fullsizeoutput-37d.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/9rFQRp9H)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 17 March 2019, 21:24

Looking very smart there Jim :smiley: I need to rotate my wheels too, got just over 10k miles on my set of PS4S now so need to get the fronts on the rear. Hopefully, weather permitting, this Thursday. Also need to speak to my insurer about a new turbo elbow and inlet pipe, might not do that much but it's a want over need :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 17 March 2019, 21:49

Quote from: Watts on 17 March 2019, 21:24

Looking very smart there Jim :smiley: I need to rotate my wheels too, got just over 10k miles on my set of PS4S now so need to get the fronts on the rear. Hopefully, weather permitting, this Thursday. Also need to speak to my insurer about a new turbo elbow and inlet pipe, might not do that much but it's a want over need :smiley:

Cheers. Was made a bit quicker when realised I could get both wheels off depending if I went front or back!  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gtiaps on 18 March 2019, 07:38

Quote from: Booth11 on 15 March 2019, 19:07

Quote from: Booth11 on 17 February 2019, 16:19

My dashcam is hardwired in and even though I had my battery die last year which I suppose possibly could have been connected, the battery was replaced under warranty with no quibbling and the dealership are fully aware I have a wired-in dashcam.

Mine is left in-situ 24/7 so that parking mode can do its thing. An incident last Sunday, where someone put a dent in my car whilst it was parked up, has shown how worthwhile a dashcam is.

This is what my dashcam caught whilst it was parked up.

https://www.vwroc.com/forums/topic/30715-educating-the-next-generation-of-car-park-door-dingers/

Apologies for linking to another forum! 

Following on from the above, picked up the car from the bodyshop this evening.

Front offside wing all repaired and a top job by the bodyshop. And not washed as instructed.  Two nearside Prets refurbed whilst it was off the road, and as always, superb work by Lepsons.

Glad for you Rebecca I can only imagine how gutted you were at the damage the ar- - hole did with his door.
But look now what an incredible job back as new  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: david25 on 19 March 2019, 12:46

Had a MOT today, in Colchester VW there is a 5 door DSG PP with dyna and velour for £30,888, a £3,500 saving apparently

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 19 March 2019, 14:59

Stripped out the rear seats and side panels (3 door) in preparation for to PDR a small dent on both rear quarter panels. Just got to drill out the rivets to get the inner skin off and we're good to go.

Strictly speaking they would both need spraying (as there is a paint chip on both) but PDR the panel flat and touch up will have to do. I'd pull them from the outside but the paint damage makes the risk of pulling the paint instead of the dent much higher, so I'll give it a go from the inside.

If it did get painted, they'd need to do over half the car which I don't really want to do.

The exhaust (Milltek) is not as loud as I thought it would be - I guess the boot lining still having the carpet over it helps but there is loads of road noise from the rear arches now. It also feels more than a touch quicker than before. Praise the gods of weight reduction!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Vwjap on 19 March 2019, 18:27

Got my ambient lighting finally so footwell and doors are independent

(https://i.ibb.co/52jyBkf/697-E7-F2-A-D415-4-D04-80-DC-53329-D48-DA13.jpg) (https://ibb.co/GFMLc9b)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTi Andy on 19 March 2019, 18:37

Quote from: Vwjap on 19 March 2019, 18:27

Got my ambient lighting finally so footwell and doors are independent

(https://i.ibb.co/52jyBkf/697-E7-F2-A-D415-4-D04-80-DC-53329-D48-DA13.jpg) (https://ibb.co/GFMLc9b)

How is this done?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Vwjap on 19 March 2019, 21:46

Have you done the colour mod?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Carbon VW on 20 March 2019, 20:17

Changed out the spark plugs on my GTi. Jesus the coil packs were absolutely a ballache to remove. The rubber boots were absolutely welded onto the ceramic part of the plugs. I found a useful trick online using cable ties which helped coupled with brute force. For anyone wondering I used Bosch Double Platinum plugs.
I also placed the tiniest amount of anti seize on the inside of the rubber boot to hopefully ease my pain when doing the job next time.
Also fitted 4 new Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5’s. Just a 100km in so far but they feel really good so far.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: hog_hedge on 20 March 2019, 20:53

Quote from: Carbon VW on 20 March 2019, 20:17

Just a 100km in so far but they feel really good so far.

Just a trip to the shops and back then :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Carbon VW on 20 March 2019, 23:23

Quote from: hog_hedge on 20 March 2019, 20:53

Quote from: Carbon VW on 20 March 2019, 20:17

Just a 100km in so far but they feel really good so far.

Just a trip to the shops and back then :grin:

Ha ha ya one trip to work. 100km each way !! :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 21 March 2019, 07:44

polished out (successfully) a long scratch that someone had left down the nearside of the car covering both doors (likely a catch or buckle or something). Luckily it wasn't that deep and my rotary with some Megs ultimate compound sorted it. Still annoying all the same but could have been much worse.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MjrSharpe on 21 March 2019, 08:10

Repainted the wheel hubs and edge of the brake disc. Dubshed coming up in a few weeks and trying to get a few odd jobs tidied up.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GS WAX on 21 March 2019, 19:35

Quote from: Gnasher on 19 March 2019, 14:59

Stripped out the rear seats and side panels (3 door) in preparation for to PDR a small dent on both rear quarter panels. Just got to drill out the rivets to get the inner skin off and we're good to go.

Strictly speaking they would both need spraying (as there is a paint chip on both) but PDR the panel flat and touch up will have to do. I'd pull them from the outside but the paint damage makes the risk of pulling the paint instead of the dent much higher, so I'll give it a go from the inside.

If it did get painted, they'd need to do over half the car which I don't really want to do.

The exhaust (Milltek) is not as loud as I thought it would be - I guess the boot lining still having the carpet over it helps but there is loads of road noise from the rear arches now. It also feels more than a touch quicker than before. Praise the gods of weight reduction!

I presume it’s the same for both 3 and 5 doors , (not sure about 7.5’s, don’t see why not)but did you know there is a sizeable grommet behind the wheel arch liner at about 2 o’clock,that can be removed for PDR, allows access to most of the 1/4 panel.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 21 March 2019, 20:32

Took the winter tyres off. But it wasn't a straightforward job as I damaged the locking wheel socket second wheel into the job - so if you saw a black GTI driving to Wakefield VW with odd wheels, that was me! :grin:

Seen this beast whilst I was there too. It had a fancy aftermarket touchscreen with a front camera in the VW emblem. Looked an absolute beast.
(https://i.ibb.co/G7q551W/77971737.png) (https://ibb.co/2qTkkLv)
upload (https://imgbb.com/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 22 March 2019, 11:14

Tried out a few new detailing products. Managed to wash the car in less than 30 minutes from start to finish and only used 7l of water. Very impressed with the results too.
(https://i.ibb.co/k14fPn4/532989321.png) (https://ibb.co/zJXYtcX)
(https://i.ibb.co/VpRq83T/IMG-20190322-084558.jpg) (https://ibb.co/mFkc7S4)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 22 March 2019, 11:57

Looks great  :cool: Whats the red sponge thing?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 22 March 2019, 13:24

That's 'the big red sponge' by Optimum. https://www.motorgeek.co.uk/cgi-bin/ecom.cgi?Command=ShowProduct&db_pid=1267

I was a little wary about using a sponge but it worked great.
Here's a video of the technique used - https://youtu.be/Pwki2c21pBw

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 22 March 2019, 13:33

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 22 March 2019, 13:24

That's 'the big red sponge' by Optimum. https://www.motorgeek.co.uk/cgi-bin/ecom.cgi?Command=ShowProduct&db_pid=1267

I was a little wary about using a sponge but it worked great.
Here's a video of the technique used - https://youtu.be/Pwki2c21pBw

i'll take a look  :smiley:  But most closed cell sponge products are to be used with great caution!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: NewbieGTIP on 22 March 2019, 15:14

(https://i.postimg.cc/t1BmDdJc/83463-B52-B9-FB-4653-A768-36-DC7-E5-FC167.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/t1BmDdJc)

(https://i.postimg.cc/LJJzGr92/C44752-EF-E9-F7-4-C8-E-81-DE-59900-B1-E51-FA.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/LJJzGr92)

Gave my Clubsport a snow foam and wash. Not the best job I’ve ever done but after washing my dads and wife’s I was done in.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kalimon on 22 March 2019, 15:22

Quote from: NewbieGTIP on 22 March 2019, 15:14

(https://i.postimg.cc/t1BmDdJc/83463-B52-B9-FB-4653-A768-36-DC7-E5-FC167.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/t1BmDdJc)

(https://i.postimg.cc/LJJzGr92/C44752-EF-E9-F7-4-C8-E-81-DE-59900-B1-E51-FA.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/LJJzGr92)

Gave my Clubsport a snow foam and wash. Not the best job I’ve ever done but after washing my dads and wife’s I was done in.

Very nice indeed :drool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 22 March 2019, 15:36

Quote from: NewbieGTIP on 22 March 2019, 15:14

(https://i.postimg.cc/t1BmDdJc/83463-B52-B9-FB-4653-A768-36-DC7-E5-FC167.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/t1BmDdJc)

(https://i.postimg.cc/LJJzGr92/C44752-EF-E9-F7-4-C8-E-81-DE-59900-B1-E51-FA.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/LJJzGr92)

Gave my Clubsport a snow foam and wash. Not the best job I’ve ever done but after washing my dads and wife’s I was done in.

Looks good! If you select Hotlinks for forums instead of thumbnails we won't need a magnified glass to see the pics  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: NewbieGTIP on 22 March 2019, 16:06

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 22 March 2019, 15:36

Quote from: NewbieGTIP on 22 March 2019, 15:14

(https://i.postimg.cc/t1BmDdJc/83463-B52-B9-FB-4653-A768-36-DC7-E5-FC167.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/t1BmDdJc)

(https://i.postimg.cc/LJJzGr92/C44752-EF-E9-F7-4-C8-E-81-DE-59900-B1-E51-FA.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/LJJzGr92)

Gave my Clubsport a snow foam and wash. Not the best job I’ve ever done but after washing my dads and wife’s I was done in.

Looks good! If you select Hotlinks for forums instead of thumbnails we won't need a magnified glass to see the pics  :grin:

Hmmmmm..... I thought everyone would like a challenge but if you insist  :drool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: NewbieGTIP on 22 March 2019, 16:07

(https://i.postimg.cc/LXSK9Npm/83463-B52-B9-FB-4653-A768-36-DC7-E5-FC167.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/t1BmDdJc)

(https://i.postimg.cc/K8NJ32Ck/C44752-EF-E9-F7-4-C8-E-81-DE-59900-B1-E51-FA.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/LJJzGr92)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 22 March 2019, 16:29

 :cool: :cool: :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Madone_si on 22 March 2019, 16:36

2017 Golf R strip down has started so can put into a mk1 shell..

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7910/33108656858_30f4ed5aea_b.jpg)

engine out and mocking up to go into mk1
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7802/47335798842_a272fcc58f_h.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 22 March 2019, 16:46

Wow! Now that’s a project! ^^^^^  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 22 March 2019, 17:45

Quote from: Madone_si on 22 March 2019, 16:36

2017 Golf R strip down has started so can put into a mk1 shell..

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7910/33108656858_30f4ed5aea_b.jpg)

engine out and mocking up to go into mk1
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7802/47335798842_a272fcc58f_h.jpg)

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: ACE!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Madone_si on 22 March 2019, 19:29

Quote from: Exonian on 22 March 2019, 16:46

Wow! Now that’s a project! ^^^^^  :cool:

yep.... 80% of Golf R will be in Mk1, with ALOT of extra mods too for max power.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Guzzle on 22 March 2019, 19:40

Would love to see how this turns out. Please keep us updated  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mutley75 on 22 March 2019, 19:40

Not what I’ve done today... but what I’m having done to my two week old GTI next week - having a dent taken out of the door, courtesy of a van that flung a stone into it a few days ago. Gutted.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 22 March 2019, 20:17

Quote from: Mutley75 on 22 March 2019, 19:40

Not what I’ve done today... but what I’m having done to my two week old GTI next week - having a dent taken out of the door, courtesy of a van that flung a stone into it a few days ago. Gutted.

Flung a stone into it!? WTF!!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mutley75 on 22 March 2019, 20:32

It was going the opposite direction and a stone on the road pinged straight into the drivers door and left a nice little ding. £90 to remove. B%#$€%$!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: andy28 on 23 March 2019, 18:27

Put my summer wheels back on - Beast from the East next week then!?

(https://i.postimg.cc/NfyB117J/DSC-0158.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/RNzkmJYK)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mutley75 on 23 March 2019, 18:28

Love those wheels. Very nice. Pretoria’s?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: andy28 on 23 March 2019, 18:37

Quote from: Mutley75 on 23 March 2019, 18:28

Love those wheels. Very nice. Pretoria’s?

Cheers! They are Belvederes, standard alloys on the Clubsport (and I think they might be the standard alloys on the TCR too).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mutley75 on 23 March 2019, 18:38

Look great, easy to clean, difficult to scuff. Win win.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: boardlord on 23 March 2019, 18:40

Quote from: Madone_si on 22 March 2019, 16:36

2017 Golf R strip down has started so can put into a mk1 shell..

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7910/33108656858_30f4ed5aea_b.jpg)

engine out and mocking up to go into mk1
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7802/47335798842_a272fcc58f_h.jpg)

you should do a Youtube series like Blinky  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 25 March 2019, 13:56

Wash day today, 10 weeks since the last time :embarrassed:

(https://i.postimg.cc/YSsNssQK/20190325-132654.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/sB5ZBKnw)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 25 March 2019, 14:04

😍😍😍😍 - Love red cars. The dark lights look well!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 25 March 2019, 14:27

Looks good Watts!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 25 March 2019, 14:29

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 25 March 2019, 14:04

😍😍😍😍 - Love red cars. The dark lights look well!

Cheers :smiley: I'm very pleased with the lights, wish I'd got them sooner :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MjrSharpe on 26 March 2019, 18:14

Fitting the tinted rear lights from a golf R tonight. Looking forward to the end result :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 26 March 2019, 18:40

Quote from: MjrSharpe on 26 March 2019, 18:14

Fitting the tinted rear lights from a golf R tonight. Looking forward to the end result :)

They do look much better!

A comparison:

(https://i.postimg.cc/3xG6g1Xm/20190225-104732.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/nXH0xvwh)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MjrSharpe on 26 March 2019, 21:15

Just finished fitting them and thats the exact same comparison pic I took. Our cars are the same colour as well :) very pleased with the end result !

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 27 March 2019, 07:40

Had a bit of a mild heart attack this morning when I started the car and it bonged at me, with the yellow exclamation mark at the top of the dash. Went into Car Status on the main screen to see

AFL Error
Cornering Light Error
Front Left Headlight Error
Front Right Headlight Error

I thought WTF !, Turned the car back off then on again, and all's well, with all warning lights off and the "Car Status" screen reported no errors. No sure what caused that, just a software glitch ?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Carbon VW on 27 March 2019, 11:57

Quote from: Sootchucker on 27 March 2019, 07:40

Had a bit of a mild heart attack this morning when I started the car and it bonged at me, with the yellow exclamation mark at the top of the dash. Went into Car Status on the main screen to see

AFL Error
Cornering Light Error
Front Left Headlight Error
Front Right Headlight Error

I thought WTF !, Turned the car back off then on again, and all's well, with all warning lights off and the "Car Status" screen reported no errors. No sure what caused that, just a software glitch ?

Are all the above lights working correctly including the dynamic cornering lights? If so could just be a glitch. How old is your battery ?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 27 March 2019, 13:19

Yes, the lights were working even with the error on screen ? All sorted when I turned the ignition off and back on again and no errors remain, and everything works as it should, and no errors when I just used the car at lunchtime.

Re the battery, the car is only 10 months old.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Carbon VW on 27 March 2019, 14:36

Quote from: Sootchucker on 27 March 2019, 13:19

Yes, the lights were working even with the error on screen ? All sorted when I turned the ignition off and back on again and no errors remain, and everything works as it should, and no errors when I just used the car at lunchtime.

Re the battery, the car is only 10 months old.

Hopefully just a glitch. I’d say forget about it, enjoy the car and look into it further if it happens again!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Hebegeebee on 27 March 2019, 17:05

Quote from: Sootchucker on 27 March 2019, 07:40

Had a bit of a mild heart attack this morning when I started the car and it bonged at me, with the yellow exclamation mark at the top of the dash. Went into Car Status on the main screen to see

AFL Error
Cornering Light Error
Front Left Headlight Error
Front Right Headlight Error

I thought WTF !, Turned the car back off then on again, and all's well, with all warning lights off and the "Car Status" screen reported no errors. No sure what caused that, just a software glitch ?

I had this too on mine one morning when it was about a year old. I did exactly as you did and I haven’t seen it since. It scared the sh!t out of me too at the time!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 27 March 2019, 18:21

Not sure where the topic with the car mats went but someone provided a link to some 'clubsport' mats on eBay - can anyone spot the difference between the ones on eBay and the ones I received?

The first two pictures are from the seller.
(https://i.ibb.co/2YxKmrj/Screenshot-20190327-180808.png) (https://ibb.co/4gzN9Lj)
(https://i.ibb.co/8b8Q1zC/Screenshot-20190327-180757.png) (https://ibb.co/nBkKx3G)
(https://i.ibb.co/2Fp7fT2/IMG-20190327-180451.jpg) (https://ibb.co/fXTYPsR)
(https://i.ibb.co/xD4KGCC/IMG-20190327-180444.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Xbwfp22)
(https://i.ibb.co/hW6bPqk/IMG-20190327-180435.jpg) (https://ibb.co/1qg1DS3)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 27 March 2019, 18:29

^^ Thieving, cheating, lying bar$tards! I presume you'll be getting your money back!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 27 March 2019, 20:29

Quote from: Watts on 27 March 2019, 18:29

^^ Thieving, cheating, lying bar$tards! I presume you'll be getting your money back!

Yeah, already in the process of returning them. He's coming back with some right bollocks.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: NewbieGTIP on 27 March 2019, 20:40

That’s shocking! You reported him for selling fakes? E bay will ban his a55. Wonder how many times he’s
Pulled this off successfully!?!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: DTX3 on 28 March 2019, 15:51

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 27 March 2019, 20:29

Quote from: Watts on 27 March 2019, 18:29

^^ Thieving, cheating, lying bar$tards! I presume you'll be getting your money back!

Yeah, already in the process of returning them. He's coming back with some right bollocks.

I would love to know what they're saying? Keep us updated mate

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Philb280 on 29 March 2019, 18:18

Finally got the dealer to fit rear shocks under warranty - picking up tomorrow so hopefully silence at last.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: jaceyboy on 29 March 2019, 18:59

What front splitter is that please?

Quote from: NewbieGTIP on 22 March 2019, 16:07

(https://i.postimg.cc/LXSK9Npm/83463-B52-B9-FB-4653-A768-36-DC7-E5-FC167.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/t1BmDdJc)

(https://i.postimg.cc/K8NJ32Ck/C44752-EF-E9-F7-4-C8-E-81-DE-59900-B1-E51-FA.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/LJJzGr92)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: NewbieGTIP on 29 March 2019, 19:26

@ Jaceyboy Far as I know it’s just the standard that comes on the clubsport.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 29 March 2019, 22:01

Today I saw a black R400 parked up in the tyne tunnel trading estate when popping into Screwfix.

Looked pretty convincing (if there were such a thing) from the outside, with yellow trimmed front/back/side "R400" badges (where did they get those?), the fussy venting on the back bumper that the concept had, 4 larger than normal pipes and R rear lights. Had a scruffy set of Cadiz on, then you look inside and see a standard non-performance Golf steering wheel and standard SE rear seats, recaros in the front and a few GTI looking bits of dash trim.

Someone spent a lot of money to make their SE look like an R400.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 30 March 2019, 09:12

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 29 March 2019, 22:01

Today I saw a black R400 parked up in the tyne tunnel trading estate when popping into Screwfix.

Looked pretty convincing (if there were such a thing) from the outside, with yellow trimmed front/back/side "R400" badges (where did they get those?), the fussy venting on the back bumper that the concept had, 4 larger than normal pipes and R rear lights. Had a scruffy set of Cadiz on, then you look inside and see a standard non-performance Golf steering wheel and standard SE rear seats, recaros in the front and a few GTI looking bits of dash trim.

Someone spent a lot of money to make their SE look like an R400.

Should have got a picture!

R400 only had 2 exhausts though. And you can get the badges from eBay for about £3!! Still, must have a spent a decent amount doing it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 01 April 2019, 19:20

Pulled a felt roofing nail out of my rear tyre which was luckily in the deepest tread block. Relieved to find it was only a small felt tack. Then when washing the car found a nail in my front tyre which again luckily was in the inner tread block at its deepest point. Managed to remove it and soaked in soapy water with fingers crossed that no bubbles would appear. I've been exceptionally lucky as both would have been unrepairable!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 01 April 2019, 23:23

Quote from: DTX3 on 28 March 2019, 15:51

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 27 March 2019, 20:29

Quote from: Watts on 27 March 2019, 18:29

^^ Thieving, cheating, lying bar$tards! I presume you'll be getting your money back!

Yeah, already in the process of returning them. He's coming back with some right bollocks.

I would love to know what they're saying? Keep us updated mate

Still haven't received a refund for them yet so we'll see what happens. Apparently his godson does the adverts and he does the postage etc. Said he sent the wrong mats out. Load of BS.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dereks on 02 April 2019, 16:19

Minor service and dsg oil change today.

Car is a 63 plate with only 26k on the clock,not quite a clean bill of health 2 front shocks(car has DCC) are slightly weeping currently an advisory but need changed sooner rather than later quoted £550 also need front wipers which I will do myself.

Courtesy car was a 19 plate 95bhp Polo which I surprisingly enjoyed very refined on the motorway but lacking a sixth gear doesn’t seem much smaller than the Golf.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 02 April 2019, 20:46

Quick mid week wash...   :smiley:

(https://i.postimg.cc/PxhhXd2F/DSC02150.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/bG64LfXQ)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 02 April 2019, 21:11

Looking as smart as ever there Jim :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mike roberts on 02 April 2019, 22:08

PS4s on the BlackCircles deal all round. Thank Christ for proper rubber.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 03 April 2019, 17:09

Ordered a Racingline turbo elbow and inlet pipe. Insurer wanted a few pounds more and an increase to my compulsory excess, I hope it's worth it! Still, for reasons I've not been able to understand, I've been itching to do it :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MKgti on 03 April 2019, 17:57

(https://i.postimg.cc/Z0fGJMK1/20190403-170048.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Z0fGJMK1)
Got this as a hire car.  1.4 tsi 125
Almost half power of my Gti :sad:
Got it for a week or so.

Mines being repaired after a kind old lady put a dent in rear door and wheel arch. :angry:
(https://i.postimg.cc/L8h6DQ1f/IMG-20190319-WA0000.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/JsVL4qK4)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: NewbieGTIP on 03 April 2019, 18:33

Quote from: MKgti on 03 April 2019, 17:57

(https://i.postimg.cc/Z0fGJMK1/20190403-170048.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Z0fGJMK1)
Got this as a hire car.  1.4 tsi 125
Almost half power of my Gti :sad:
Got it for a week or so.

Mines being repaired after a kind old lady put a dent in rear door and wheel arch. :angry:
(https://i.postimg.cc/L8h6DQ1f/IMG-20190319-WA0000.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/JsVL4qK4)

I bet it’d beat my courtesy car from Pulmans in a drag  :huh:

(https://i.postimg.cc/t4sCBL3S/DCB29-FBC-76-CF-4202-B993-FD63-C1-F8-EF4-A.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/LJMpXQ0L)deathclaw mother (https://falloutfacts.com/legendary-deathclaw-fallout-new-vegas)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 03 April 2019, 21:54

Had an acceptable offer on Tootle for my Golf R - as much as I was expecting in a private sale - 2 different independent dealers had a bit of a bidding war and got it up to £17300. Over 46 months driving for £10700 depreciation suffered - £233 a month depreciation. That's cheap motoring for a £32k RRP car.

It should be gone next week when the Yorkshire dealer picks it up.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 03 April 2019, 23:19

Good result that Matt. Had some joker offer me 16k for mine which was flatly refused  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 04 April 2019, 06:31

Quote from: mcmaddy on 03 April 2019, 23:19

Good result that Matt. Had some joker offer me 16k for mine which was flatly refused  :whistle:

Pulman offered me £16k for it when I put the car in Tuesday evening for warranty work (sorting DAB reception). They would've had it up for £20-21k - Prets seem to pay for themselves - fetching a grand more on the forecourt - seems Cadiz wheels are less than popular.

Got a busy weekend stripping out the dashcam and giving the interior a bit of a shine and polish.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 04 April 2019, 07:00

Did you get the dab reception sorted?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 04 April 2019, 07:14

Quote from: mcmaddy on 04 April 2019, 07:00

Did you get the dab reception sorted?

It's still in with them. They established yesterday that the head unit isn't biggered by connecting a donor aerial and DAB was back. They are going to check the wiring back to the aerial, which I believe is the rear window's heating elements on pre FL Holfs without nav or shark fin. If there's nowt wrong with the wiring (why should there be?) then I presume they'll replace the tailgate window or any signal boosters contained somewhere between the head unit and tailgate.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MjrSharpe on 04 April 2019, 08:20

Getting a few last minute bits and pieces sorted for Dubshed this weekend. :) Is anyone else going ?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 07 April 2019, 15:32

Today. Washed it.

Yesterday. Had it serviced and forbade them to wash it.  :grin:
It’s often an interesting experience sat in a dealership on a busy Saturday and yesterday was no exception.
I couldn’t get the WiFi to work or get a mobile signal so was entertained by the cringeworthy sales guys and their patter. Never mind free coffee, they should provide sick buckets in the waiting room for those innocently subjected to sales staff BS.
There’s no privacy for clueless unsuspecting potential punters, they’re directed to a table and chairs in full public view right next to the waiting area then subjected to the inevitable PCP brainwashing.
I was having to bite my tongue a few times in order not to correct the sales guys and inform the punters on a few things. Maybe I’m in the wrong job!

A few interesting cars to take my attention too. A nice white silver 2018 GTI with leather caught my eye, as did an unregistered white 7.5 GTI in basic spec for £26.5k. With a bit more off that sticker price I’d have been tempted myself in a previous life, just to say I’d owned a FL model. 

Two white up! GTI’s were knocking about and I had a meander around them. Was tempted to ask for a test drive just for the hell of it. Thankfully the sales guys were busy so I just spectated instead.
The dealership was packed actually. VW must be doing ok and Brexit can’t be putting people off buying.
I guess the up! GTI is the only sporty model left with a real gearbox now. A shame.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dereks on 07 April 2019, 16:49

Quote from: Exonian on 07 April 2019, 15:32

Today. Washed it.

Yesterday. Had it serviced and forbade them to wash it.  :grin:
It’s often an interesting experience sat in a dealership on a busy Saturday and yesterday was no exception.
I couldn’t get the WiFi to work or get a mobile signal so was entertained by the cringeworthy sales guys and their patter. Never mind free coffee, they should provide sick buckets in the waiting room for those innocently subjected to sales staff BS.
There’s no privacy for clueless unsuspecting potential punters, they’re directed to a table and chairs in full public view right next to the waiting area then subjected to the inevitable PCP brainwashing.
I was having to bite my tongue a few times in order not to correct the sales guys and inform the punters on a few things. Maybe I’m in the wrong job!

A few interesting cars to take my attention too. A nice white silver 2018 GTI with leather caught my eye, as did an unregistered white 7.5 GTI in basic spec for £26.5k. With a bit more off that sticker price I’d have been tempted myself in a previous life, just to say I’d owned a FL model. 

Two white up! GTI’s were knocking about and I had a meander around them. Was tempted to ask for a test drive just for the hell of it. Thankfully the sales guys were busy so I just spectated instead.
The dealership was packed actually. VW must be doing ok and Brexit can’t be putting people off buying.
I guess the up! GTI is the only sporty model left with a real gearbox now. A shame.

Car dealerships are weird nowadays I was in during the week there is no service desk just an area with tables and chairs, I walked over to it but was headed off before I got there from someone from the main reception and asked what I required. I was then sat in one of the seats in the area while the girl got someone from through a glass walled room to come and book the car in. All a bit off a faff!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mutley75 on 21 April 2019, 13:56

I have done anything yet... but I have just purchased a DA polisher  :laugh:

I shall be testing it out on the wife’s car this weekend  :evil:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: watchdog on 21 April 2019, 14:00

Quote from: Mutley75 on 21 April 2019, 13:56

I have done anything yet... but I have just purchased a DA polisher  :laugh:

I shall be testing it out on the wife’s car this weekend  :evil:

Bit like myself in that I always use the wife's car if there's a chance something could go wrong.  Which DA did you purchase?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mutley75 on 21 April 2019, 14:03

Just a generic one from Amazon. It’s the same as the one sold by Halfords and Argos with their own branding.  Gets reasonable reviews at DetailingWorld. I’m only a novice looking to make applying polish easier on my ageing limbs, nothing too serious. Unless I get hooked in.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 21 April 2019, 14:46

We're back!! Hurrah!

Thanks to those behind the scenes for getting the site back up and running :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 21 April 2019, 15:18

Quote from: Watts on 21 April 2019, 14:46

We're back!! Hurrah!

Thanks to those behind the scenes for getting the site back up and running :smiley:

For a brief moment I was thinking about joining the R forum so excellent to see we are back. Big thumbs up to all involved getting the forum back up and running 👍

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Guzzle on 21 April 2019, 15:24

Chocolate eggs and golfgtiforum back up and running. What a time to be alive! :cool:

I'll add my thanks for the efforts of all involved. I may give the GTD a celebratory wash  :smiley:

PS is the spell check button new? Never noticed it before...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: trueblue_ips on 21 April 2019, 15:25

It's back!!!
Fantastic.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: TurboTrev on 21 April 2019, 15:58

Great that it's back! smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: king monkey on 21 April 2019, 16:07

This has made my day. Welcome back everyone!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Booth11 on 21 April 2019, 16:41

Very good to see the forum back up and running!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 21 April 2019, 16:53

During the break, I fitted a Racingline turbo elbow and inlet pipe. Some nice underbonnet bling and there was a definite improvement in response, not a lot, like when you replace a filthy air filter. I considered a Racingline filter too but since I've prepaid for my next service which should include a new element, I decided to stick with oem. I'm not made of money you know :whistle: :rolleyes:

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Oh, and I gave the old motor a wash too.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Craig on 21 April 2019, 19:47

Brilliant it’s back!!!! 👍👍

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MrJollygood on 21 April 2019, 19:51

Woohoo!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MKgti on 21 April 2019, 21:15

Yeeeeeah! Back working!
Missed this forum, great talk and company.
Many thanks

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Hebegeebee on 21 April 2019, 21:29

It’s back! Great work by those behind the scenes to get this invaluable resource back up and running.
Not wanting to drag this thread down, but is there a thread somewhere that discusses the problem(s) and if there is anything we can do as users to help out and avoid it happening again.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: DanDuda48 on 21 April 2019, 21:32

Do we know what happened and why?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mutley75 on 21 April 2019, 21:42

Quote from: DanDuda48 on 21 April 2019, 21:32

Do we know what happened and why?

Server hardware fault apparently.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MKgti on 21 April 2019, 21:56

Went to Santa Pod in it today.
Was fun!
Got told off for driving too fast on way home by the missus. :huh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GS WAX on 21 April 2019, 23:50

Great to see the forum working again, during the break I managed to do/have a few things done to the CS40, found the source of an unusual rattle, due to having a passenger in the car for the first on a certain piece of road,long story short turns out to be the passenger seat backrest , just now deciding wether to book in to VW or take an attempt myself...
 Also on Saturday took a trip to AKS tuning to have the CSS alloy subframe ,control arms and rear roll bar fitted along with a full geo, turns out my car already has the css arb fitted,just as well we checked the part numbers before removal, so if anyone wants said roll bar give AKS a shout, subframe and arms seem a nice addition imo ,really improves the feel of the road without any harshness and also makes the body feel tighter, like driving an Audi now but without the dullness :smiley:

Also finally found time to give the ol gal a wash and spritz for the first time since last November , should be ashamed of myself but it’s typical “plumbers leaking taps “ scenario being as it’s my day job :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: king monkey on 21 April 2019, 23:56

I finally got my gap money back from Vw this week.  Only took 4 weeks but doesn’t matter as the dealer told me I’d get it back ‘one day.’ Great post sales service there eh?

Also fitted some of these:

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F122717782647

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 22 April 2019, 19:47

Taken a gamble on yet another set of replacement mirror caps. I don't have much luck with these. Bought a set of carbon fibre covered ones and snapped one of the fitting clips. Had the original red ones wrapped in carbon lookalike which were great until an artic decided to pull into my lane unannounced and removed my wing mirror in its entirety :rolleyes: So back to red again until I got an oem set of gloss black ones, I really wanted cf but the non-oem ones didn't fit quite as I wanted. The gloss black ones were great though until I clipped one whilst reversing and removed yet another whole mirror :embarrassed:, bugger. So yet again, back to red where I've been for some time. But today, another set of cf covers ordered. Third time lucky, hopefully :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 23 April 2019, 10:11

Quote from: Watts on 22 April 2019, 19:47

Taken a gamble on yet another set of replacement mirror caps. I don't have much luck with these. Bought a set of carbon fibre covered ones and snapped one of the fitting clips. Had the original red ones wrapped in carbon lookalike which were great until an artic decided to pull into my lane unannounced and removed my wing mirror in its entirety :rolleyes: So back to red again until I got an oem set of gloss black ones, I really wanted cf but the non-oem ones didn't fit quite as I wanted. The gloss black ones were great though until I clipped one whilst reversing and removed yet another whole mirror :embarrassed:, bugger. So yet again, back to red where I've been for some time. But today, another set of cf covers ordered. Third time lucky, hopefully :whistle:

What have you ordered? The OEM gloss black one are great, so easy to fit. I tried some similarly priced carbon ones and they were just ridiculous. As they are carbon coated they seem to make the plastic shell they are fitted over too tight. And £450 for the OEM carbon is just a bit too much for me to justify!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 23 April 2019, 11:52

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 23 April 2019, 10:11

Quote from: Watts on 22 April 2019, 19:47

Taken a gamble on yet another set of replacement mirror caps. I don't have much luck with these. Bought a set of carbon fibre covered ones and snapped one of the fitting clips. Had the original red ones wrapped in carbon lookalike which were great until an artic decided to pull into my lane unannounced and removed my wing mirror in its entirety :rolleyes: So back to red again until I got an oem set of gloss black ones, I really wanted cf but the non-oem ones didn't fit quite as I wanted. The gloss black ones were great though until I clipped one whilst reversing and removed yet another whole mirror :embarrassed:, bugger. So yet again, back to red where I've been for some time. But today, another set of cf covers ordered. Third time lucky, hopefully :whistle:

What have you ordered? The OEM gloss black one are great, so easy to fit. I tried some similarly priced carbon ones and they were just ridiculous. As they are carbon coated they seem to make the plastic shell they are fitted over too tight. And £450 for the OEM carbon is just a bit too much for me to justify!

I agree with the rigidity, but if I can get them on without breaking anything all should be good (warming them first seems to help). The oem gloss black ones are great and fit so well (as they should) but I wanted cf ones. I have one spare passenger side oem gloss black cap if anyone is interested....

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 23 April 2019, 12:27

Quote from: Watts on 23 April 2019, 11:52

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 23 April 2019, 10:11

Quote from: Watts on 22 April 2019, 19:47

Taken a gamble on yet another set of replacement mirror caps. I don't have much luck with these. Bought a set of carbon fibre covered ones and snapped one of the fitting clips. Had the original red ones wrapped in carbon lookalike which were great until an artic decided to pull into my lane unannounced and removed my wing mirror in its entirety :rolleyes: So back to red again until I got an oem set of gloss black ones, I really wanted cf but the non-oem ones didn't fit quite as I wanted. The gloss black ones were great though until I clipped one whilst reversing and removed yet another whole mirror :embarrassed:, bugger. So yet again, back to red where I've been for some time. But today, another set of cf covers ordered. Third time lucky, hopefully :whistle:

What have you ordered? The OEM gloss black one are great, so easy to fit. I tried some similarly priced carbon ones and they were just ridiculous. As they are carbon coated they seem to make the plastic shell they are fitted over too tight. And £450 for the OEM carbon is just a bit too much for me to justify!

I agree with the rigidity, but if I can get them on without breaking anything all should be good (warming them first seems to help). The oem gloss black ones are great and fit so well (as they should) but I wanted cf ones. I have one spare passenger side oem gloss black cap if anyone is interested....

Good luck is all I say! I warmed them and bought what I thought were good quality ones. They were so tight trying to get on that snapped the thin runner off the mirror housing on both sides. At that point, I gave up and they got returned.  The eBay seller assured me they were a perfect fit. But the OEM ones pop on and off so easy when you know what your doing and the carbon ones were just never going to fit. It was a shame as they looked fantastic  :sad:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 23 April 2019, 12:54

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 23 April 2019, 12:27

Good luck is all I say! I warmed them and bought what I thought were good quality ones. They were so tight trying to get on that snapped the thin runner off the mirror housing on both sides. At that point, I gave up and they got returned.  The eBay seller assured me they were a perfect fit. But the OEM ones pop on and off so easy when you know what your doing and the carbon ones were just never going to fit. It was a shame as they looked fantastic  :sad:

This will definitely be the last time I try! It must be possible, loads of people have them :rolleyes: Luckily I'm very patient and careful in fitting things and never, never try to force them or use a hammer :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 23 April 2019, 13:38

Quote from: Watts on 23 April 2019, 12:54

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 23 April 2019, 12:27

Good luck is all I say! I warmed them and bought what I thought were good quality ones. They were so tight trying to get on that snapped the thin runner off the mirror housing on both sides. At that point, I gave up and they got returned.  The eBay seller assured me they were a perfect fit. But the OEM ones pop on and off so easy when you know what your doing and the carbon ones were just never going to fit. It was a shame as they looked fantastic  :sad:

This will definitely be the last time I try! It must be possible, loads of people have them :rolleyes: Luckily I'm very patient and careful in fitting things and never, never try to force them or use a hammer :whistle:

Fingers crossed you get some that go on!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: watchdog on 23 April 2019, 16:57

Just bought a set of Borbet FF1 wheels in Dark Titan.  Usual pre clean with Bilberry wheel cleaner and Tardis followed by a coat of C5 Wheel Armour now leaving overnight to dry.
Only problem being is that the centre cap diameter is smaller on the Borbet than the standard VW cap and I would much prefer the VW badge. Just wondered on the best way to get over this?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jdm owner on 23 April 2019, 19:46

Quote from: Watts on 21 April 2019, 16:53

During the break, I fitted a Racingline turbo elbow and inlet pipe. Some nice underbonnet bling and there was a definite improvement in response, not a lot, like when you replace a filthy air filter. I considered a Racingline filter too but since I've prepaid for my next service which should include a new element, I decided to stick with oem. I'm not made of money you know :whistle: :rolleyes:

(https://i.postimg.cc/9f5nLVYD/20190410-150254.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/68ccQkSK)

(https://i.postimg.cc/8c5K7CN0/20190410-152723.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/VrxBTmSq)

(https://i.postimg.cc/HnhSXCLs/20190410-152735.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Wq06cCrQ)

Oh, and I gave the old motor a wash too.

ss

You will see a lot better benefits with the turbo muffler delete and a a good aftermarket filter R600 or Apr Ie variant.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 23 April 2019, 21:55

Quote from: Jdm owner on 23 April 2019, 19:46

You will see a lot better benefits with the turbo muffler delete and a a good aftermarket filter R600 or Apr Ie variant.  :smiley:

Thanks Jdm, have you done that yourself then? I was considering the turbo muffler delete but comments on other sites seemed to say it was purely a noise change rather than performance. Plus as mine isn't mapped, I didn't think an intake box would make any difference. As for the filters, one thing that would concern me would be extra wear on the turbo of more particles passing through the filter that a standard element would stop. I'd be interested in your views if you have first hand experience. :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 24 April 2019, 11:12

Quote from: watchdog on 23 April 2019, 16:57

Just bought a set of Borbet FF1 wheels in Dark Titan.  Usual pre clean with Bilberry wheel cleaner and Tardis followed by a coat of C5 Wheel Armour now leaving overnight to dry.
Only problem being is that the centre cap diameter is smaller on the Borbet than the standard VW cap and I would much prefer the VW badge. Just wondered on the best way to get over this?

Look forward to some pictures of these when you get them on as there are a great looking wheel and very OEM.

Have you gone for 18s? Surely you'll be able to source a smaller dia centre cap?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: watchdog on 24 April 2019, 16:59

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 24 April 2019, 11:12

Quote from: watchdog on 23 April 2019, 16:57

Just bought a set of Borbet FF1 wheels in Dark Titan.  Usual pre clean with Bilberry wheel cleaner and Tardis followed by a coat of C5 Wheel Armour now leaving overnight to dry.
Only problem being is that the centre cap diameter is smaller on the Borbet than the standard VW cap and I would much prefer the VW badge. Just wondered on the best way to get over this?

Look forward to some pictures of these when you get them on as there are a great looking wheel and very OEM.
 

Yes 18'' wheels with the Mitchelin Pilot Sport 4 tyres.
Really like the wheels but I must admit to be struggling finding a suitable cap to fit the centre bore. There's hundreds of combinations on ebay but I cant match the cap diameter to the fixing lug arrangement needed.
For anyone needing decal stickers there's a company in Preston who all the UK wheel suppliers seem to recommend -  company called Dash Dynamics 01995 606158 so will likely give them a go for the VW sticker if I cant find a suitable ready made cap with the VW logo.


Have you gone for 18s? Surely you'll be able to source a smaller dia centre cap?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GS WAX on 25 April 2019, 13:38

Quote from: watchdog on 23 April 2019, 16:57

Just bought a set of Borbet FF1 wheels in Dark Titan.  Usual pre clean with Bilberry wheel cleaner and Tardis followed by a coat of C5 Wheel Armour now leaving overnight to dry.
Only problem being is that the centre cap diameter is smaller on the Borbet than the standard VW cap and I would much prefer the VW badge. Just wondered on the best way to get over this?

Have a look at the cap from a 2016 Polo Bluemotion, same as mk7 golf only smaller diameter.
 We have one at the moment, once the car comes back here  from paint shop I will snap a pic and post.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: watchdog on 25 April 2019, 16:10

Quote from: GS WAX on 25 April 2019, 13:38

Quote from: watchdog on 23 April 2019, 16:57

Just bought a set of Borbet FF1 wheels in Dark Titan.  Usual pre clean with Bilberry wheel cleaner and Tardis followed by a coat of C5 Wheel Armour now leaving overnight to dry.
Only problem being is that the centre cap diameter is smaller on the Borbet than the standard VW cap and I would much prefer the VW badge. Just wondered on the best way to get over this?

Have a look at the cap from a 2016 Polo Bluemotion, same as mk7 golf only smaller diameter.
 We have one at the moment, once the car comes back here  from paint shop I will snap a pic and post.

Thanks, if you could take a few dims it would be much appreciated. For a snug fit on the Borbet wheel it would be 56mm diam overall on the face and 52mm across the connection lugs (back side).  These dims have been taken off the Borbet center caps sent with the wheels.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 25 April 2019, 17:55

A quick maintenance wash today, got rid of all that dirty red dust. Going away in the car on holiday on Saturday and I like to start a journey with a clean car... We'll be staying in a small coastal village in Yorkshire (after a weekend at the in-laws in Blackpool :rolleyes:) so the chances of it staying clean and bird poo free is minimal :sad:

(https://i.postimg.cc/SR0MD4NQ/20190425-174702.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/wyVMjSmn)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: watchdog on 26 April 2019, 11:19

Quote from: watchdog on 25 April 2019, 16:10

Quote from: GS WAX on 25 April 2019, 13:38

Quote from: watchdog on 23 April 2019, 16:57

Just bought a set of Borbet FF1 wheels in Dark Titan.  Usual pre clean with Bilberry wheel cleaner and Tardis followed by a coat of C5 Wheel Armour now leaving overnight to dry.
Only problem being is that the centre cap diameter is smaller on the Borbet than the standard VW cap and I would much prefer the VW badge. Just wondered on the best way to get over this?

Have a look at the cap from a 2016 Polo Bluemotion, same as mk7 golf only smaller diameter.
 We have one at the moment, once the car comes back here  from paint shop I will snap a pic and post.

Thanks, if you could take a few dims it would be much appreciated. For a snug fit on the Borbet wheel it would be 56mm diam overall on the face and 52mm across the connection lugs (back side).  These dims have been taken off the Borbet center caps sent with the wheels.

I sent an email to Borbet yesterday asking for info on the Hub Centre Cap arrangement and their email response today is that they actually make wheels direct for VW and that the VW part number for the FF1 wheel is - 6C0.601.171.  Will be ordering today at RPS.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: BobbyT on 26 April 2019, 13:54

Removed my Maxton Spoiler, it was starting to lift and I've fallen out of love with it too. Going to see how i feel and will either re-fit or sell on. It's a shame nobody makes a nice fitting spoiler for the estate.  :sad:
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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: NewbieGTIP on 27 April 2019, 14:52

Got mine back from OCD detailing after a level 2 detail-

(https://i.postimg.cc/5thfgDGd/1-AB61-C9-F-0-D30-4-AB8-8769-8-B3-BFBBD1617.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/f3v4TqDB)24 hour bp service stations (https://gasstation-nearme.com/open-24-hours)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kmpowell on 29 April 2019, 09:58

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 30 April 2019, 19:05

A great drive today, I'm on holiday staying in Staithes on the North Yorkshire coast. Drove to Castle Howard (highly recommended if you like that sort of thing) near York, the A169 between Whitby and Pickering was brilliant, really enjoyed it. Not so much on the way back due to a campervan :rolleyes: but that was at least beneficial to the economy...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: BobbyT on 01 May 2019, 20:56

Fitted a carbon spoiler
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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 02 May 2019, 10:54

Replaced my spark plugs with OEM RS7 spark plugs made by NGK.  I was running Densos previously but APR recommend changing them every 10-12k miles so decided to splash about on these and run at manufacturer recommended intervals.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 02 May 2019, 11:22

Quote from: Watts on 30 April 2019, 19:05

A great drive today, I'm on holiday staying in Staithes on the North Yorkshire coast. Drove to Castle Howard (highly recommended if you like that sort of thing) near York, the A169 between Whitby and Pickering was brilliant, really enjoyed it. Not so much on the way back due to a campervan :rolleyes: but that was at least beneficial to the economy...

Have you tried this:

http://www.drivingforpleasure.co.uk/roads-and-tours/uk-road.php?s=2011-12-21-the-buttertubs-pass

Its a lot of fun!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 02 May 2019, 21:43

Quote from: fredgroves on 02 May 2019, 11:22

Quote from: Watts on 30 April 2019, 19:05

A great drive today, I'm on holiday staying in Staithes on the North Yorkshire coast. Drove to Castle Howard (highly recommended if you like that sort of thing) near York, the A169 between Whitby and Pickering was brilliant, really enjoyed it. Not so much on the way back due to a campervan :rolleyes: but that was at least beneficial to the economy...

Have you tried this:

http://www.drivingforpleasure.co.uk/roads-and-tours/uk-road.php?s=2011-12-21-the-buttertubs-pass

Its a lot of fun!

Thanks for that, I've heard it's a great road. Unfortunately I'm back home now :sad:

Just to add, 860 miles in the last few days, comfortably, fast on demand for easy overtaking and excellent economy. Exactly what I wanted :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 05 May 2019, 13:38

Got out for an organised drive in the Peaks. Great morning out with a real mix of motors..  :smiley:

(https://i.postimg.cc/5tCx58nq/fullsizeoutput-395.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/rdqXMR6K)

(https://i.postimg.cc/jdT2c37g/uu-RNMc-S0-TD637-Vo-Pb6-Cx-AQ.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/z3dqXjpK)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubvrs on 06 May 2019, 17:45

Summer wheels fitted and a good clean as been a bit neglected this year so far.
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r301/dubvrs/FF279F53-8548-46BF-AFB0-79E39C2062D7_zpstwxljsdn.jpg)

(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r301/dubvrs/1232B919-BC40-4587-96C5-E49F978C9612_zpshjsmkdv2.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wantmygti on 06 May 2019, 18:05

Gold wheels, white car. Pure Marmite.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jason b on 06 May 2019, 18:15

full interior clean and took advantage of the bank holiday Euro car parts discount code
83 hard earned for a set of Brembo rear pads and discs for my mk7 GTI pretty good deal I thought

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 07 May 2019, 08:40

Quote from: dubvrs on 06 May 2019, 17:45

Summer wheels fitted and a good clean as been a bit neglected this year so far.
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r301/dubvrs/FF279F53-8548-46BF-AFB0-79E39C2062D7_zpstwxljsdn.jpg)

(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r301/dubvrs/1232B919-BC40-4587-96C5-E49F978C9612_zpshjsmkdv2.jpg)

Looking super clean, wheels look great!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 07 May 2019, 11:35

Maybe not today but end of last week managed to take the passenger side rear quarter down a low fence. Made a score starting just behind the rear edge of the front door (just looks like it'll polish out for the front half of the panel to a 10mm-ish deep score (as in, that's the distance the arch is pushed in over the wheelarch and scratched the paint on the rear wheel. Wierdly the paint is virtually undamaged but it's way too bad for a PDR guy.

Totally unforced error and properly peeved with myself but took it for a quote to get fixed (currently awaiting their reply) at a couple of places before deciding whether to go through the insurance or suck it up and pay for it myself. I have protected no claims but any own fault accident will push it up, so we'll see.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: BobbyT on 07 May 2019, 12:27

Quote from: dubvrs on 06 May 2019, 17:45

Summer wheels fitted and a good clean as been a bit neglected this year so far.
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r301/dubvrs/FF279F53-8548-46BF-AFB0-79E39C2062D7_zpstwxljsdn.jpg)

(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r301/dubvrs/1232B919-BC40-4587-96C5-E49F978C9612_zpshjsmkdv2.jpg)

Looking good  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 07 May 2019, 12:29

Quote from: Gnasher on 07 May 2019, 11:35

Maybe not today but end of last week managed to take the passenger side rear quarter down a low fence. Made a score starting just behind the rear edge of the front door (just looks like it'll polish out for the front half of the panel to a 10mm-ish deep score (as in, that's the distance the arch is pushed in over the wheelarch and scratched the paint on the rear wheel. Wierdly the paint is virtually undamaged but it's way too bad for a PDR guy.

Totally unforced error and properly peeved with myself but took it for a quote to get fixed (currently awaiting their reply) at a couple of places before deciding whether to go through the insurance or suck it up and pay for it myself. I have protected no claims but any own fault accident will push it up, so we'll see.

Feel for you having damaged mine myself a couple of times, gutting. I'd just pay for it myself (cost dependent of course) as I have,  insurers will probably have the money and some with increased premiums plus an excess...

I saw a system of dent removal on TV recently using an induction coil which pulled out some pretty big dents. Might be worth looking around for further advice before totally discounting PDR?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 07 May 2019, 13:27

Quote from: Watts on 07 May 2019, 12:29

Quote from: Gnasher on 07 May 2019, 11:35

Maybe not today but end of last week managed to take the passenger side rear quarter down a low fence. Made a score starting just behind the rear edge of the front door (just looks like it'll polish out for the front half of the panel to a 10mm-ish deep score (as in, that's the distance the arch is pushed in over the wheelarch and scratched the paint on the rear wheel. Wierdly the paint is virtually undamaged but it's way too bad for a PDR guy.

Totally unforced error and properly peeved with myself but took it for a quote to get fixed (currently awaiting their reply) at a couple of places before deciding whether to go through the insurance or suck it up and pay for it myself. I have protected no claims but any own fault accident will push it up, so we'll see.

Feel for you having damaged mine myself a couple of times, gutting. I'd just pay for it myself (cost dependent of course) as I have,  insurers will probably have the money and some with increased premiums plus an excess...

I saw a system of dent removal on TV recently using an induction coil which pulled out some pretty big dents. Might be worth looking around for further advice before totally discounting PDR?

I've not looked into it as the panel looks to have been a bit stretched and it's quite a sharp crease, rather than a smooth dent (if you see what I mean).

Ah well, fingers crossed it won't cost too much lol.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jdm owner on 07 May 2019, 18:53

Quote from: Watts on 23 April 2019, 21:55

Quote from: Jdm owner on 23 April 2019, 19:46

You will see a lot better benefits with the turbo muffler delete and a a good aftermarket filter R600 or Apr Ie variant.  :smiley:

Thanks Jdm, have you done that yourself then? I was considering the turbo muffler delete but comments on other sites seemed to say it was purely a noise change rather than performance. Plus as mine isn't mapped, I didn't think an intake box would make any difference. As for the filters, one thing that would concern me would be extra wear on the turbo of more particles passing through the filter that a standard element would stop. I'd be interested in your views if you have first hand experience. :smiley:

Yeah running full Racingline intake does make a difference, performance and also induction noise.
Also running Apr Software and a Remus exhaust.
 Ohh the noise :whistle: on boost

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jdm owner on 07 May 2019, 18:58

Quote from: dubvrs on 06 May 2019, 17:45

Summer wheels fitted and a good clean as been a bit neglected this year so far.
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r301/dubvrs/FF279F53-8548-46BF-AFB0-79E39C2062D7_zpstwxljsdn.jpg)

(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r301/dubvrs/1232B919-BC40-4587-96C5-E49F978C9612_zpshjsmkdv2.jpg)

Defo marmite gold / white :laugh:  was running a similar setup gold 3sdm 0.09
What's the spec on the stance set up? Sitting well

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubvrs on 07 May 2019, 19:03

Quote from: Jdm owner on 07 May 2019, 18:58

Defo marmite gold / white :laugh:  was running a similar setup gold 3sdm 0.09
What's the spec on the stance set up? Sitting well

ST XTA coilovers front 10mm from max low and rear adjusters removed. 19x8.5 ET35 with 225/35/19 tyres.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jdm owner on 07 May 2019, 19:22

Quote from: dubvrs on 07 May 2019, 19:03

Quote from: Jdm owner on 07 May 2019, 18:58

Defo marmite gold / white :laugh:  was running a similar setup gold 3sdm 0.09
What's the spec on the stance set up? Sitting well

ST XTA coilovers front 10mm from max low and rear adjusters removed. 19x8.5 ET35 with 225/35/19 tyres.

Running similar KW on 18x8.5 ET42 fender mod carried out however slight scrub on sh!tty roads.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 07 May 2019, 19:56

Quote from: Jdm owner on 07 May 2019, 18:53

Quote from: Watts on 23 April 2019, 21:55

Quote from: Jdm owner on 23 April 2019, 19:46

You will see a lot better benefits with the turbo muffler delete and a a good aftermarket filter R600 or Apr Ie variant.  :smiley:

Thanks Jdm, have you done that yourself then? I was considering the turbo muffler delete but comments on other sites seemed to say it was purely a noise change rather than performance. Plus as mine isn't mapped, I didn't think an intake box would make any difference. As for the filters, one thing that would concern me would be extra wear on the turbo of more particles passing through the filter that a standard element would stop. I'd be interested in your views if you have first hand experience. :smiley:

Yeah running full Racingline intake does make a difference, performance and also induction noise.
Also running Apr Software and a Remus exhaust.
 Ohh the noise :whistle: on boost

Thanks for that. I suspect though that the extra benefits will be negligible on an otherwise standard car and I'm not looking to map it. :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 08 May 2019, 09:20

Quote from: Watts on 07 May 2019, 19:56

Quote from: Jdm owner on 07 May 2019, 18:53

Quote from: Watts on 23 April 2019, 21:55

Quote from: Jdm owner on 23 April 2019, 19:46

You will see a lot better benefits with the turbo muffler delete and a a good aftermarket filter R600 or Apr Ie variant.  :smiley:

Thanks Jdm, have you done that yourself then? I was considering the turbo muffler delete but comments on other sites seemed to say it was purely a noise change rather than performance. Plus as mine isn't mapped, I didn't think an intake box would make any difference. As for the filters, one thing that would concern me would be extra wear on the turbo of more particles passing through the filter that a standard element would stop. I'd be interested in your views if you have first hand experience. :smiley:

Yeah running full Racingline intake does make a difference, performance and also induction noise.
Also running Apr Software and a Remus exhaust.
 Ohh the noise :whistle: on boost

Thanks for that. I suspect though that the extra benefits will be negligible on an otherwise standard car and I'm not looking to map it. :smiley:

All these little mods will make bugger all difference on their own but combined would be noticeable. Best bet is just to wait and get the Revo Performance pack for £2.5k and end up with a proper 350bhp! Bet it would completely transform the GTI!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 09 May 2019, 15:55

Finally got around to fitting my new CF mirror caps. I've broken or had broken a few sets now so hopefully these ones will last :rolleyes: Sub £100 off ebay and fit well albeit more fiddly to fit than oem.

(https://i.postimg.cc/JhX5VNBN/20190509-154656.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/qtk32Cwq)

(https://i.postimg.cc/kgzvp1DM/20190509-154706.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/21dWqx4g)

Tomorrow the car goes in for a major service and MoT, hopefully it'll come back unscathed :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: jdc0907 on 09 May 2019, 18:13

My brand new (1500miles) GTI Performance (MY19)  is in the garage for a rattling heat shield which has been bugging me for the last few weeks. While it was in they have found a major oil leak - not good news, they think it’s coming from the gearbox. Anyone else had these issues so early on with their GTIs?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: runningman35 on 09 May 2019, 23:08

I used to have mk5 GT TDI 170 years ago and at about 17000 miles it developed an oil leak and this put hot oil onto heat shield which cracked and rattled and then one day went to a customer meeting less than 5 miles from my office, and got there to find smoke billowing out of engine bay.

Get the oil leak fixed straightaway or you may find bigger problems develop. I ended up getting car fixed under warranty and then part ex it after losing confidence with it big time!

Good luck with getting problem sorted.  I have not had any probs in over 7000 miles so far with my gti performance other than stone chips on my Brescia wheels which seem more prone than most cars to this especially on rear wheels!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: jdc0907 on 10 May 2019, 07:25

Quote from: runningman35 on 09 May 2019, 23:08

I used to have mk5 GT TDI 170 years ago and at about 17000 miles it developed an oil leak and this put hot oil onto heat shield which cracked and rattled and then one day went to a customer meeting less than 5 miles from my office, and got there to find smoke billowing out of engine bay.

Get the oil leak fixed straightaway or you may find bigger problems develop. I ended up getting car fixed under warranty and then part ex it after losing confidence with it big time!

Good luck with getting problem sorted.  I have not had any probs in over 7000 miles so far with my gti performance other than stone chips on my Brescia wheels which seem more prone than most cars to this especially on rear wheels!

They haven’t yet said whether the oil leak has caused the heat shield rattle but that would make sense. It’s getting all sorted under warranty and I should hopefully have it back today. Yes you’re right I have lost confidence with the car especially given what I paid for it! Any ideas where I would stand with VW in part-exing it or asking for a different car? I’ve had the car 7 weeks

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 10 May 2019, 10:56

Quote from: Watts on 09 May 2019, 15:55

Finally got around to fitting my new CF mirror caps. I've broken or had broken a few sets now so hopefully these ones will last :rolleyes: Sub £100 off ebay and fit well albeit more fiddly to fit than oem.

(https://i.postimg.cc/JhX5VNBN/20190509-154656.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/qtk32Cwq)

(https://i.postimg.cc/kgzvp1DM/20190509-154706.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/21dWqx4g)

Tomorrow the car goes in for a major service and MoT, hopefully it'll come back unscathed :rolleyes:

Fantastic! Might be worth sharing a link as the ones I got from eBay were about £115 and definitely didn't fit!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 10 May 2019, 11:24

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 10 May 2019, 10:56

Quote from: Watts on 09 May 2019, 15:55

Finally got around to fitting my new CF mirror caps. I've broken or had broken a few sets now so hopefully these ones will last :rolleyes: Sub £100 off ebay and fit well albeit more fiddly to fit than oem.

Fantastic! Might be worth sharing a link as the ones I got from eBay were about £115 and definitely didn't fit!

Cheers Jim, it was these - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Golf-MK7-Carbon-Fibre-Mirror-Covers-Full-Replacement-Style-GTI-GT-TDI-Golf-R/253072910941?fits=Model:Golf%7CPlat_Gen:MK+VII&hash=item3aec522a5d:g:JsYAAOSwYSRZjyz7&redirect=mobile

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 10 May 2019, 11:38

Dropped mine off this morning for an MoT and a major service. Driving it with the pedalbox switched off was the usual disappointment, having anticipated this I left it on until very near the garage. They've loaned me a Golf 1.5 petrol Bluemotion in undercoat grey. A vast improvement on the last loan car I had which was an up!, it's achillies was the gearbox, the worst auto I've ever come across, a disgrace. The loan Golf goes okay, a bit slow to get going (as expected) but once rolling it's not too bad, not keen on the new dash, the flat display area just looks cheap like a budget stereo and the interior is a bit boring. If I was in the market for a basic car I don't think I could spend the amount of money these things cost on this, probably better off spending much less on a properly cheap car. Or something a bit older. :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 10 May 2019, 14:40

The mirrors look really good Watts  :smiley:
A slightly less traumatic experience than before! Let’s hope your dealer visit is trauma free this time too!

Having had a boredom induced nose around the dealership whilst waiting for my own car to be serviced a few weeks ago I have to agree that a lot of the non performance facelifted Golfs do look dreary as hell and have to agree, I’d spend my money elsewhere if I didn’t want a GTI/D or R.
The pre-FL (non GTI/D etc) cars weren’t too bad inside with proper dials and more sculpturing around the head-unit but the later models are expensive and bland.
My money would be going towards a Polo/Ibiza/A1 or maybe something different altogether if I needed new or nearly new, but quite likely I think something older and better value would be a more enticing purchase.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 10 May 2019, 14:50

Cheers Exonian :smiley: The last couple of visits to the dealer have been very boring, nothing much of interest in the showroom. They had a Polo today that looked more fun, I think it was in white silver but actually didn't look too bad, seemed to be a special edition with a few decals and a good splash of colour to the interior. All the Golfs looked boring.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: king monkey on 10 May 2019, 16:11

Love the mirror caps Watts. They look brill.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 10 May 2019, 16:18

Quote from: Watts on 10 May 2019, 14:50

Cheers Exonian :smiley: The last couple of visits to the dealer have been very boring, nothing much of interest in the showroom. They had a Polo today that looked more fun, I think it was in white silver but actually didn't look too bad, seemed to be a special edition with a few decals and a good splash of colour to the interior. All the Golfs looked boring.

Probably a Polo Beats model Watts. Not a special edition but a regular production model in the Polo range, and available with a range of earth shattering 1.0 litre three cylinder engines producing 65, 80 or 95 ps (there’s a 1.6 80ps diesel too). It has a stripe that runs along the roof and bonnet on the driver’s side of the car, and the interior colour scheme is a mix of cream, red and grey. It has the Beats audio system (the Polo equivalent of Dynaudio in the Golf), hence the Polo Beats model name.

I think the Beats model is VW’s attempt to attract the younger owner to the Polo range. I’m not a fan of the interior colour scheme (IMO it’s a bit Marmite), but then I’m far too ancient to be in VW’s target audience for the Beats model! :grin:

Carbon door mirror caps look very good by the way :smiley:.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 10 May 2019, 17:13

Quote from: king monkey on 10 May 2019, 16:11

Love the mirror caps Watts. They look brill.

Cheers! I'm just pleased they fitted and I didn't break anything fitting them. Perhaps I should get some lottery tickets this week :whistle:

Quote from: SRGTD on 10 May 2019, 16:18

Quote from: Watts on 10 May 2019, 14:50

Cheers Exonian :smiley: The last couple of visits to the dealer have been very boring, nothing much of interest in the showroom. They had a Polo today that looked more fun, I think it was in white silver but actually didn't look too bad, seemed to be a special edition with a few decals and a good splash of colour to the interior. All the Golfs looked boring.

Probably a Polo Beats model Watts. Not a special edition but a regular production model in the Polo range, and available with a range of earth shattering 1.0 litre three cylinder engines producing 65, 80 or 95 ps (there’s a 1.6 80ps diesel too). It has a stripe that runs along the roof and bonnet on the driver’s side of the car, and the interior colour scheme is a mix of cream, red and grey. It has the Beats audio system (the Polo equivalent of Dynaudio in the Golf), hence the Polo Beats model name.

I think the Beats model is VW’s attempt to attract the younger owner to the Polo range. I’m not a fan of the interior colour scheme (IMO it’s a bit Marmite), but then I’m far too ancient to be in VW’s target audience for the Beats model! :grin:

Carbon door mirror caps look very good by the way :smiley:.

Just been back to pick mine up and had another look whilst waiting. You're right, it was a Beats model with the 80PS engine. £18k :shocked: I was thinking more for my OH. I'm also not the target audience for one of those! OH has a 50PS (when new, god knows how many are left) 1.0 2003 Lupo so a 60+% power hike should be noticeable depending on the weight disadvantage of the Polo. And thanks for the comment on the caps, no matter what happens now, I'm not buying any more :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 10 May 2019, 21:01

Quote from: Watts on 10 May 2019, 17:13

Just been back to pick mine up and had another look whilst waiting. You're right, it was a Beats model with the 80PS engine. £18k :shocked: I was thinking more for my OH. I'm also not the target audience for one of those! OH has a 50PS (when new, god knows how many are left) 1.0 2003 Lupo so a 60+% power hike should be noticeable depending on the weight disadvantage of the Polo. And thanks for the comment on the caps, no matter what happens now, I'm not buying any more :rolleyes:

The pricing structure of the Polo range is crazy - very little difference between  the flagship GTI+ and the low to middle end of the range with a 1.0TSI variant engine. If it hadn't been pulled, the 1.5TSI Evo R-line was within a few hundred quid of the GTI+. Given the far better residuals of the GTI+ (anticipated, based on PCP GFVs) vs the lower models, there's very little between the PCP monthlies. Buying a Beats or SEL over a GTI+ seems poor value unless you're chasing mpg savings. On uncluttered roads, the Polo GTI+ is good on the fuel. In heavy traffic it's on par with my old Golf R, but you won't be working it hard all the time like you will the 1.0 engine.

Comparing that 50ps Lupo to an 80ps beats might not see much advantage in the Polo despite 60% more power.

The Polo is as big as a MK4 Golf and only weighs about 40kg less than the equivalent engined MK7 Golf.

So you have 60% more power, 40% more weight, and ridiculously tall WLTP compliant gearing on the Polo.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 10 May 2019, 21:31

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 10 May 2019, 21:01

Comparing that 50ps Lupo to an 80ps beats might not see much advantage in the Polo despite 60% more power.

The Polo is as big as a MK4 Golf and only weighs about 40kg less than the equivalent engined MK7 Golf.

So you have 60% more power, 40% more weight, and ridiculously tall WLTP compliant gearing on the Polo.

Just had a quick look, 0-60 17s in the Lupo, 15.4s in the Polo. The Lupo is geared for town driving so it is happy in 5th around 30mph. Terrible on a motorway though, we drove up to Teesside from London when we first got it, deafening at motorway speeds! Vowed never to do that again and haven't :laugh: Academic anyway as she doesn't want to change it, 48k miles in 16 years and has been exceptionally reliable, cheapest motoring we've had.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 10 May 2019, 22:00

Quote from: Watts on 10 May 2019, 21:31

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 10 May 2019, 21:01

Comparing that 50ps Lupo to an 80ps beats might not see much advantage in the Polo despite 60% more power.

The Polo is as big as a MK4 Golf and only weighs about 40kg less than the equivalent engined MK7 Golf.

So you have 60% more power, 40% more weight, and ridiculously tall WLTP compliant gearing on the Polo.

Just had a quick look, 0-60 17s in the Lupo, 15.4s in the Polo. The Lupo is geared for town driving so it is happy in 5th around 30mph. Terrible on a motorway though, we drove up to Teesside from London when we first got it, deafening at motorway speeds! Vowed never to do that again and haven't :laugh: Academic anyway as she doesn't want to change it, 48k miles in 16 years and has been exceptionally reliable, cheapest motoring we've had.

I always regretted almost buying a new Lupo GTI and buying a new Polo 1.9TDI Sport instead back in 2001. My mate had one, and my wife learned to drive in one. It was a great car back then and even now, VW have not made a better pocket rocket - the UP! GTI doesn't even match up to it now, 18 years later.

I see a pristine one most mornings on my commute, in a cobalt blue metallic (unsure of the official name of the colour) just to serve as a daily reminder of the choice I should've made!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jason b on 11 May 2019, 13:36

Treated the Golf to a pair of Falkens on the front.The plan is a set for the rear and fit Brembo discs and pads at the same time .. Getting there ! love the car and only using it at weekends highlights how good they are far better than the roads around here !

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 13 May 2019, 09:38

Quote from: watchdog on 26 April 2019, 11:19

Quote from: watchdog on 25 April 2019, 16:10

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Quote from: watchdog on 23 April 2019, 16:57

Just bought a set of Borbet FF1 wheels in Dark Titan.  Usual pre clean with Bilberry wheel cleaner and Tardis followed by a coat of C5 Wheel Armour now leaving overnight to dry.
Only problem being is that the centre cap diameter is smaller on the Borbet than the standard VW cap and I would much prefer the VW badge. Just wondered on the best way to get over this?

Have a look at the cap from a 2016 Polo Bluemotion, same as mk7 golf only smaller diameter.
 We have one at the moment, once the car comes back here  from paint shop I will snap a pic and post.

Thanks, if you could take a few dims it would be much appreciated. For a snug fit on the Borbet wheel it would be 56mm diam overall on the face and 52mm across the connection lugs (back side).  These dims have been taken off the Borbet center caps sent with the wheels.

I sent an email to Borbet yesterday asking for info on the Hub Centre Cap arrangement and their email response today is that they actually make wheels direct for VW and that the VW part number for the FF1 wheel is - 6C0.601.171.  Will be ordering today at RPS.

Did you get sorted with these and have you got some pictures to share? Still quite interested in fitting some FF1's!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: watchdog on 13 May 2019, 12:29

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 13 May 2019, 09:38

Quote from: watchdog on 26 April 2019, 11:19

Quote from: watchdog on 25 April 2019, 16:10

Quote from: GS WAX on 25 April 2019, 13:38

Quote from: watchdog on 23 April 2019, 16:57

Just bought a set of Borbet FF1 wheels in Dark Titan.  Usual pre clean with Bilberry wheel cleaner and Tardis followed by a coat of C5 Wheel Armour now leaving overnight to dry.
Only problem being is that the centre cap diameter is smaller on the Borbet than the standard VW cap and I would much prefer the VW badge. Just wondered on the best way to get over this?

Have a look at the cap from a 2016 Polo Bluemotion, same as mk7 golf only smaller diameter.
 We have one at the moment, once the car comes back here  from paint shop I will snap a pic and post.

Thanks, if you could take a few dims it would be much appreciated. For a snug fit on the Borbet wheel it would be 56mm diam overall on the face and 52mm across the connection lugs (back side).  These dims have been taken off the Borbet center caps sent with the wheels.

I sent an email to Borbet yesterday asking for info on the Hub Centre Cap arrangement and their email response today is that they actually make wheels direct for VW and that the VW part number for the FF1 wheel is - 6C0.601.171.  Will be ordering today at RPS.

Did you get sorted with these and have you got some pictures to share? Still quite interested in fitting some FF1's!

Yes I have the FF1's fitted and the genuine VW centre caps off a Polo are an excellent fit. Haven't a clue how to post images so may need some guidance.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 13 May 2019, 13:18

Quote from: watchdog on 13 May 2019, 12:29

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 13 May 2019, 09:38

Quote from: watchdog on 26 April 2019, 11:19

Quote from: watchdog on 25 April 2019, 16:10

Quote from: GS WAX on 25 April 2019, 13:38

Quote from: watchdog on 23 April 2019, 16:57

Just bought a set of Borbet FF1 wheels in Dark Titan.  Usual pre clean with Bilberry wheel cleaner and Tardis followed by a coat of C5 Wheel Armour now leaving overnight to dry.
Only problem being is that the centre cap diameter is smaller on the Borbet than the standard VW cap and I would much prefer the VW badge. Just wondered on the best way to get over this?

Have a look at the cap from a 2016 Polo Bluemotion, same as mk7 golf only smaller diameter.
 We have one at the moment, once the car comes back here  from paint shop I will snap a pic and post.

Thanks, if you could take a few dims it would be much appreciated. For a snug fit on the Borbet wheel it would be 56mm diam overall on the face and 52mm across the connection lugs (back side).  These dims have been taken off the Borbet center caps sent with the wheels.

I sent an email to Borbet yesterday asking for info on the Hub Centre Cap arrangement and their email response today is that they actually make wheels direct for VW and that the VW part number for the FF1 wheel is - 6C0.601.171.  Will be ordering today at RPS.

Did you get sorted with these and have you got some pictures to share? Still quite interested in fitting some FF1's!

Yes I have the FF1's fitted and the genuine VW centre caps off a Polo are an excellent fit. Haven't a clue how to post images so may need some guidance.

Sounds good! Register free with this below and you can create albums. Once uploaded click Hotlinks for Forums and it will display a nice pic on here.

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: watchdog on 13 May 2019, 17:05

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 13 May 2019, 13:18

Quote from: watchdog on 13 May 2019, 12:29

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 13 May 2019, 09:38

Quote from: watchdog on 26 April 2019, 11:19

Quote from: watchdog on 25 April 2019, 16:10

Quote from: GS WAX on 25 April 2019, 13:38

Quote from: watchdog on 23 April 2019, 16:57

Just bought a set of Borbet FF1 wheels in Dark Titan.  Usual pre clean with Bilberry wheel cleaner and Tardis followed by a coat of C5 Wheel Armour now leaving overnight to dry.
Only problem being is that the centre cap diameter is smaller on the Borbet than the standard VW cap and I would much prefer the VW badge. Just wondered on the best way to get over this?

Have a look at the cap from a 2016 Polo Bluemotion, same as mk7 golf only smaller diameter.
 We have one at the moment, once the car comes back here  from paint shop I will snap a pic and post.

Thanks, if you could take a few dims it would be much appreciated. For a snug fit on the Borbet wheel it would be 56mm diam overall on the face and 52mm across the connection lugs (back side).  These dims have been taken off the Borbet center caps sent with the wheels.

I sent an email to Borbet yesterday asking for info on the Hub Centre Cap arrangement and their email response today is that they actually make wheels direct for VW and that the VW part number for the FF1 wheel is - 6C0.601.171.  Will be ordering today at RPS.

Did you get sorted with these and have you got some pictures to share? Still quite interested in fitting some FF1's!

Yes I have the FF1's fitted and the genuine VW centre caps off a Polo are an excellent fit. Haven't a clue how to post images so may need some guidance.

Sounds good! Register free with this below and you can create albums. Once uploaded click Hotlinks for Forums and it will display a nice pic on here.

https://postimages.org/

(https://i.postimg.cc/RZc3GC1V/Borbet-FF1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/XrY7YbDT)

Not sure whether this has worked but we can only try!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 13 May 2019, 18:05

Passed MOT with no advisories and had a new battery fitted. It was getting worse so I booked it in for Today - just my luck it properly died yesterday lol.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Eccie on 13 May 2019, 19:20

Quote from: Gnasher on 13 May 2019, 18:05

Passed MOT with no advisories and had a new battery fitted. It was getting worse so I booked it in for Today - just my luck it properly died yesterday lol.

Which battery did you go for Gnasher? How much? And did you fit it or the dealer?

Thanks

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 13 May 2019, 19:40

Quote from: watchdog on 13 May 2019, 17:05

(https://i.postimg.cc/RZc3GC1V/Borbet-FF1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/XrY7YbDT)

Not sure whether this has worked but we can only try!!

Great looking wheels, are they 18s?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: watchdog on 13 May 2019, 19:50

Quote from: Watts on 13 May 2019, 19:40

Quote from: watchdog on 13 May 2019, 17:05

(https://i.postimg.cc/RZc3GC1V/Borbet-FF1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/XrY7YbDT)

Not sure whether this has worked but we can only try!!

Great looking wheels, are they 18s?

Yes 18'' and really pleased with them and thanks to Exonian who gave me good advice on the best wheels to suit the car.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Moro on 13 May 2019, 20:16

Quote from: Eccie on 13 May 2019, 19:20

Quote from: Gnasher on 13 May 2019, 18:05

Passed MOT with no advisories and had a new battery fitted. It was getting worse so I booked it in for Today - just my luck it properly died yesterday lol.

Which battery did you go for Gnasher? How much? And did you fit it or the dealer?

Thanks

As an owner of an even older GTi I am also interested in a new battery.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 13 May 2019, 21:14

Quote from: watchdog on 13 May 2019, 17:05

(https://i.postimg.cc/RZc3GC1V/Borbet-FF1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/XrY7YbDT)

Not sure whether this has worked but we can only try!!

They look great! You got the same tyres on, 225/40's?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 14 May 2019, 10:02

Quote from: Moro on 13 May 2019, 20:16

Quote from: Eccie on 13 May 2019, 19:20

Quote from: Gnasher on 13 May 2019, 18:05

Passed MOT with no advisories and had a new battery fitted. It was getting worse so I booked it in for Today - just my luck it properly died yesterday lol.

Which battery did you go for Gnasher? How much? And did you fit it or the dealer?

Thanks

As an owner of an even older GTi I am also interested in a new battery.

I'd need to check for the exact one but went with a Yuasa one in the end from TPS (who have apparently gone trade only now). Was £90-95 plus VAT whereas the OEM VW one was £170 plus VAT.

Looking at their website it's the AGM096 one.

Link - https://tps.trade/yuasa-ybx9096

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: watchdog on 14 May 2019, 11:34

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 13 May 2019, 21:14

Quote from: watchdog on 13 May 2019, 17:05

(https://i.postimg.cc/RZc3GC1V/Borbet-FF1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/XrY7YbDT)

Not sure whether this has worked but we can only try!!

They look great! You got the same tyres on, 225/40's?

Yes 225/40

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 14 May 2019, 13:17

Quote from: watchdog on 13 May 2019, 19:50

thanks to Exonian who gave me good advice on the best wheels to suit the car.

They look fantastic Alan, best 18” design I’ve seen on a mk7 easily. They look way better than 18” Pretorias and suit the car perfectly.
Good to see the Polo caps fit well too, i was going to suggest trying those but was beaten to it as I didn’t get online for a while. Handy to have proper confirmation from Borbet though.
Do your OEM bolt caps fit in the bolt holes ok? The holes looks quite big.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: watchdog on 14 May 2019, 16:17

Quote from: Exonian on 14 May 2019, 13:17

Quote from: watchdog on 13 May 2019, 19:50

thanks to Exonian who gave me good advice on the best wheels to suit the car.

They look fantastic Alan, best 18” design I’ve seen on a mk7 easily. They look way better than 18” Pretorias and suit the car perfectly.
Good to see the Polo caps fit well too, i was going to suggest trying those but was beaten to it as I didn’t get online for a while. Handy to have proper confirmation from Borbet though.
Do your OEM bolt caps fit in the bolt holes ok? The holes looks quite big.

Really pleased with the wheels Andy and all the bolt caps fit fine except for the McGard locking wheel bolt albeit I think I can make this fit with a bit of doctoring. A Black wheel bolt would have sufficed but McGard don't make one to suit the bolt length I needed.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 14 May 2019, 16:49

Quote from: watchdog on 14 May 2019, 16:17

Quote from: Exonian on 14 May 2019, 13:17

Quote from: watchdog on 13 May 2019, 19:50

thanks to Exonian who gave me good advice on the best wheels to suit the car.

They look fantastic Alan, best 18” design I’ve seen on a mk7 easily. They look way better than 18” Pretorias and suit the car perfectly.
Good to see the Polo caps fit well too, i was going to suggest trying those but was beaten to it as I didn’t get online for a while. Handy to have proper confirmation from Borbet though.
Do your OEM bolt caps fit in the bolt holes ok? The holes looks quite big.

Really pleased with the wheels Andy and all the bolt caps fit fine except for the McGard locking wheel bolt albeit I think I can make this fit with a bit of doctoring. A Black wheel bolt would have sufficed but McGard don't make one to suit the bolt length I needed.

You can normally cut the inner tabs out of the locking bolt cover then slide the outer shell over the round bolt head. Sometimes you need a shim and sometimes they can be a snug fit.

Can’t get over how good those wheels look  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: watchdog on 15 May 2019, 16:34

Quote from: jdc0907 on 09 May 2019, 18:13

My brand new (1500miles) GTI Performance (MY19)  is in the garage for a rattling heat shield which has been bugging me for the last few weeks. While it was in they have found a major oil leak - not good news, they think it’s coming from the gearbox. Anyone else had these issues so early on with their GTIs?

I've suffered a leak from under the car for a week or so after noticing staining on the block paving below... MY2019 2100 miles on the clock.
Dropped the car off at Inchcape earlier today and just now received a telephone call saying they need to take the gearbox (DSG) out to check exactly where the leak is coming from.
Not good for a new car which leaves me highly depressed and with fitting me in today they didn't have a courtesy car so it leaves me without a car  :cry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 15 May 2019, 17:17

I'd be kicking up a fuss and saying it isn't acceptable for a car that new to be off the road so early and that under the circumstances the least VW could do is provide alternative transport. Maybe go straight to dealer principle and then VW UK after.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: jdc0907 on 16 May 2019, 07:19

Quote from: watchdog on 15 May 2019, 16:34

Quote from: jdc0907 on 09 May 2019, 18:13

My brand new (1500miles) GTI Performance (MY19)  is in the garage for a rattling heat shield which has been bugging me for the last few weeks. While it was in they have found a major oil leak - not good news, they think it’s coming from the gearbox. Anyone else had these issues so early on with their GTIs?

I've suffered a leak from under the car for a week or so after noticing staining on the block paving below... MY2019 2100 miles on the clock.
Dropped the car off at Inchcape earlier today and just now received a telephone call saying they need to take the gearbox (DSG) out to check exactly where the leak is coming from.
Not good for a new car which leaves me highly depressed and with fitting me in today they didn't have a courtesy car so it leaves me without a car  :cry:

Mine was in for a week and got it back yesterday. It’s a manual but it was a faulty seal on the diff in the end which was replaced under warranty. Was a real pain in the backside with courtesy cars etc I ended up having 3 different ones in the space of a week!

The buzz/rattle has not been sorted either (I’ve started a new post on this to see if anyone here has any bright ideas) so it’s going back in on Friday.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 16 May 2019, 08:29

Quote from: watchdog on 15 May 2019, 16:34

Quote from: jdc0907 on 09 May 2019, 18:13

My brand new (1500miles) GTI Performance (MY19)  is in the garage for a rattling heat shield which has been bugging me for the last few weeks. While it was in they have found a major oil leak - not good news, they think it’s coming from the gearbox. Anyone else had these issues so early on with their GTIs?

Not good for a new car which leaves me highly depressed and with fitting me in today they didn't have a courtesy car so it leaves me without a car  :cry:

They didn't have any car they could let you have? That's disgraceful. I wouldn't have the left the dealers without a car!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: watchdog on 16 May 2019, 09:29

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 16 May 2019, 08:29

Quote from: watchdog on 15 May 2019, 16:34

Quote from: jdc0907 on 09 May 2019, 18:13

My brand new (1500miles) GTI Performance (MY19)  is in the garage for a rattling heat shield which has been bugging me for the last few weeks. While it was in they have found a major oil leak - not good news, they think it’s coming from the gearbox. Anyone else had these issues so early on with their GTIs?

Not good for a new car which leaves me highly depressed and with fitting me in today they didn't have a courtesy car so it leaves me without a car  :cry:

They didn't have any car they could let you have? That's disgraceful. I wouldn't have the left the dealers without a car!

To be honest Jim I am more bothered about how the car is looked after whilst its with them and then how it will shape up when they have put it back together.  Its obviously a sizable task to take out the gearbox and leaves me nervous what they may leave behind after its been put back in.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 16 May 2019, 09:42

Quote from: watchdog on 16 May 2019, 09:29

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 16 May 2019, 08:29

Quote from: watchdog on 15 May 2019, 16:34

Quote from: jdc0907 on 09 May 2019, 18:13

My brand new (1500miles) GTI Performance (MY19)  is in the garage for a rattling heat shield which has been bugging me for the last few weeks. While it was in they have found a major oil leak - not good news, they think it’s coming from the gearbox. Anyone else had these issues so early on with their GTIs?

Not good for a new car which leaves me highly depressed and with fitting me in today they didn't have a courtesy car so it leaves me without a car  :cry:

They didn't have any car they could let you have? That's disgraceful. I wouldn't have the left the dealers without a car!

To be honest Jim I am more bothered about how the car is looked after whilst its with them and then how it will shape up when they have put it back together.  Its obviously a sizable task to take out the gearbox and leaves me nervous what they may leave behind after its been put back in.

Yes, understand your point of view. Seems to a few issues with 2019 cars. Gearbox out at 2k miles isn't really acceptable though.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 16 May 2019, 14:33

Quote from: Exonian on 14 May 2019, 13:17

Quote from: watchdog on 13 May 2019, 19:50

thanks to Exonian who gave me good advice on the best wheels to suit the car.

They look fantastic Alan, best 18” design I’ve seen on a mk7 easily. They look way better than 18” Pretorias and suit the car perfectly.
Good to see the Polo caps fit well too, i was going to suggest trying those but was beaten to it as I didn’t get online for a while. Handy to have proper confirmation from Borbet though.
Do your OEM bolt caps fit in the bolt holes ok? The holes looks quite big.

What's this? Polo caps are a different size to Golf?  What size are they? I have some cheap VW caps on my aftermarket alloys because the original VW ones were too big.

Any info gratefully received  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: watchdog on 16 May 2019, 15:09

Quote from: monsta on 16 May 2019, 14:33

Quote from: Exonian on 14 May 2019, 13:17

Quote from: watchdog on 13 May 2019, 19:50

thanks to Exonian who gave me good advice on the best wheels to suit the car.

They look fantastic Alan, best 18” design I’ve seen on a mk7 easily. They look way better than 18” Pretorias and suit the car perfectly.
Good to see the Polo caps fit well too, i was going to suggest trying those but was beaten to it as I didn’t get online for a while. Handy to have proper confirmation from Borbet though.
Do your OEM bolt caps fit in the bolt holes ok? The holes looks quite big.

What's this? Polo caps are a different size to Golf?  What size are they? I have some cheap VW caps on my aftermarket alloys because the original VW ones were too big.

Any info gratefully received  :smiley:

The VW caps which fit my Borbet FF1s perfectly are from a Polo, part number 6C0-601-171 > 55.5mm

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 16 May 2019, 15:51

Quote from: watchdog on 16 May 2019, 15:09

The VW caps which fit my Borbet FF1s perfectly are from a Polo, part number 6C0-601-171 > 55.5mm

Perfect, my centre caps are that size too - where did you order from?

 :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: watchdog on 16 May 2019, 15:55

Quote from: monsta on 16 May 2019, 15:51

Quote from: watchdog on 16 May 2019, 15:09

The VW caps which fit my Borbet FF1s perfectly are from a Polo, part number 6C0-601-171 > 55.5mm

Perfect, my centre caps are that size too - where did you order from?

 :cool:

RPS  Which is Listers VW  01905 346808

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 16 May 2019, 15:59

Quote from: watchdog on 16 May 2019, 15:55

Quote from: monsta on 16 May 2019, 15:51

Quote from: watchdog on 16 May 2019, 15:09

The VW caps which fit my Borbet FF1s perfectly are from a Polo, part number 6C0-601-171 > 55.5mm

Perfect, my centre caps are that size too - where did you order from?

 :cool:

RPS  Which is Listers VW  01905 346808

Great thanks, last question what do VW charge for them? I can see a set on ebay for about £35.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: watchdog on 16 May 2019, 16:07

Quote from: monsta on 16 May 2019, 15:59

Quote from: watchdog on 16 May 2019, 15:55

Quote from: monsta on 16 May 2019, 15:51

Quote from: watchdog on 16 May 2019, 15:09

The VW caps which fit my Borbet FF1s perfectly are from a Polo, part number 6C0-601-171 > 55.5mm

Perfect, my centre caps are that size too - where did you order from?

 :cool:

RPS  Which is Listers VW  01905 346808

Great thanks, last question what do VW charge for them? I can see a set on ebay for about £35.

I received a price from Lancaster VW at £38.02 plus carriage and paid £32.41 including carriage at RPS. Spoke with a chap called Michael Hindle.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dereks on 16 May 2019, 19:54

Expensive day.

2 front shock abs and MOT so I’m now £640 lighter.

The shocks have been advisories for the last 2 mots with one being slightly worse than the other so decided to get them done car has only done 27k so pretty poor how long they have lasted.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CS#303 on 17 May 2019, 12:04

Installed my extra engine cover, expensive for a thing hardly anyone will ever see, but I like it!
(https://i.ibb.co/Qvxhm6T/f535.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 17 May 2019, 13:39

Quote from: dereks on 16 May 2019, 19:54

Expensive day.

2 front shock abs and MOT so I’m now £640 lighter.

The shocks have been advisories for the last 2 mots with one being slightly worse than the other so decided to get them done car has only done 27k so pretty poor how long they have lasted.

Not great, but leaking shocks can happen just down to age as well as mileage. I assume you have a 6 year old car?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 17 May 2019, 14:12

Quote from: CS#303 on 17 May 2019, 12:04

Installed my extra engine cover, expensive for a thing hardly anyone will ever see, but I like it!

I have one on mine too and feel the same about it :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gizzywizzy on 18 May 2019, 18:36

Quote from: wantmygti on 06 May 2019, 18:05

Gold wheels, white car. Pure Marmite.

Nice car, shame about those wheels  :sick:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 19 May 2019, 13:06

Today I rubbed the GTI down with a dirty rag

Gratuitous shot just to annoy Simon.  :whistle:


(https://i.postimg.cc/c1Pcd6T0/0-AD0-EC99-60-FB-4-C72-9227-83-A256900024.jpg)

   (https://postimg.cc/XXc58jTz)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 19 May 2019, 13:45

Looks great :smiley: Especially with the Pretorias.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: king monkey on 19 May 2019, 15:19

Quote from: Exonian on 19 May 2019, 13:06

Today I rubbed the GTI down with a dirty rag

Gratuitous shot just to annoy Simon.  :whistle:


(https://i.postimg.cc/c1Pcd6T0/0-AD0-EC99-60-FB-4-C72-9227-83-A256900024.jpg)

 
 (https://postimg.cc/XXc58jTz)

Wow. Just wow!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gizzywizzy on 19 May 2019, 18:00

Quote from: Watts on 19 May 2019, 13:45

Looks great :smiley: Especially with the Pretorias.

That is a thing of absolute beauty.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: king monkey on 19 May 2019, 19:22

(https://i.postimg.cc/4Nc0nxhL/1790938-B-7827-463-E-83-DB-FD1-A0032732-E.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/YhpRskRY)

Finally got round to cleaning mine.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 19 May 2019, 19:50

Quote from: king monkey on 19 May 2019, 19:22

Finally got round to cleaning mine.

That was my plan for today, in readiness for treating my car to a machine polishing, but there’s been a mix of drizzle and rain today so that put paid to my plans :angry:.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 20 May 2019, 08:02

Quote from: Exonian on 19 May 2019, 13:06

Today I rubbed the GTI down with a dirty rag

Gratuitous shot just to annoy Simon.  :whistle:

Looks good to me. I'm always please to see a nice picture. Just not the same ones over and over again  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Talk-torque on 21 May 2019, 09:53

Quote from: king monkey on 19 May 2019, 19:22

(https://i.postimg.cc/4Nc0nxhL/1790938-B-7827-463-E-83-DB-FD1-A0032732-E.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/YhpRskRY)

Finally got round to cleaning mine.

You missed the number plate.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: king monkey on 21 May 2019, 20:17

Quote from: Talk-torque on 21 May 2019, 09:53

Quote from: king monkey on 19 May 2019, 19:22

(https://i.postimg.cc/4Nc0nxhL/1790938-B-7827-463-E-83-DB-FD1-A0032732-E.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/YhpRskRY)

Finally got round to cleaning mine.

You missed the number plate.

Noticed that today. I’ll get the foam out again. 😂

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Vwjap on 21 May 2019, 21:09

Quote from: king monkey on 21 May 2019, 20:17

Quote from: Talk-torque on 21 May 2019, 09:53

Quote from: king monkey on 19 May 2019, 19:22

(https://i.postimg.cc/4Nc0nxhL/1790938-B-7827-463-E-83-DB-FD1-A0032732-E.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/YhpRskRY)

Finally got round to cleaning mine.

You missed the number plate.

Noticed that today. I’ll get the foam out again. 😂

big freaking birds where you live

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: king monkey on 21 May 2019, 21:12

Quote from: Vwjap on 21 May 2019, 21:09

Quote from: king monkey on 21 May 2019, 20:17

Quote from: Talk-torque on 21 May 2019, 09:53

Quote from: king monkey on 19 May 2019, 19:22

(https://i.postimg.cc/4Nc0nxhL/1790938-B-7827-463-E-83-DB-FD1-A0032732-E.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/YhpRskRY)

Finally got round to cleaning mine.

You missed the number plate.

Noticed that today. I’ll get the foam out again. 😂

big freaking birds where you live

Don’t think it’s correct to say birds nowadays. Larger lady is probably better. (Sorry).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snoopy on 22 May 2019, 10:54

Quote from: fredgroves on 17 May 2019, 13:39

Quote from: dereks on 16 May 2019, 19:54

Expensive day.

2 front shock abs and MOT so I’m now £640 lighter.

The shocks have been advisories for the last 2 mots with one being slightly worse than the other so decided to get them done car has only done 27k so pretty poor how long they have lasted.

Not great, but leaking shocks can happen just down to age as well as mileage. I assume you have a 6 year old car?

Maybe so but I know I wouldn't be very happy either if it was mine with that milage as ive a 9yr and a 14yr on original dampers.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MjrSharpe on 22 May 2019, 13:49

Got a resonator delete to compliment to longlife stainless steel backbox I got a few months back. Sounds so much better now; purposeful yet not too obnoxious.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 22 May 2019, 13:51

Quote from: MjrSharpe on 22 May 2019, 13:49

Got a resonator delete to compliment to longlife stainless steel backbox I got a few months back. Sounds so much better now; purposeful yet not too obnoxious.

Got some good mods going on there!  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MjrSharpe on 22 May 2019, 14:10

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 22 May 2019, 13:51

Quote from: MjrSharpe on 22 May 2019, 13:49

Got a resonator delete to compliment to longlife stainless steel backbox I got a few months back. Sounds so much better now; purposeful yet not too obnoxious.

Got some good mods going on there!  :cool:

Quite a few lol. No matter when I think I'm done something else will catch my eye!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 22 May 2019, 14:23

Heard it's a slippery slope......!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dereks on 23 May 2019, 06:38

The car is a 63 plate, previous owner was central London it’s now central Edinburgh so it’s seen a few speed bumps in its time!

It also has DCC which Googling suggests that it’s cars with this fitted that are leaking.

Quote from: Snoopy on 22 May 2019, 10:54

Quote from: fredgroves on 17 May 2019, 13:39

Quote from: dereks on 16 May 2019, 19:54

Expensive day.

2 front shock abs and MOT so I’m now £640 lighter.

The shocks have been advisories for the last 2 mots with one being slightly worse than the other so decided to get them done car has only done 27k so pretty poor how long they have lasted.

Not great, but leaking shocks can happen just down to age as well as mileage. I assume you have a 6 year old car?

Maybe so but I know I wouldn't be very happy either if it was mine with that milage as ive a 9yr and a 14yr on original dampers.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 23 May 2019, 14:53

One of my dipped/mainbeam lights are out so I've just ordered a pair of Osrams. £90?!! For bulbs! Now just got to figure out how to fit them.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 24 May 2019, 19:43

Fitted my new headlight bulbs today. What an absolute pita :sad: Half way through I had to take a break for some top level swearing. Most of it was dead easy but I couldn't figure out where the last bolt holding the lights was and the bumper needed a lot more of a hard tug than I dared risk until I got a bit desperate to get the job done. Two and a half hours in the end but all sorted and money saved from getting the dealer to do it. Amazed at just how much muck had accumulated in the various hidden areas :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MjrSharpe on 30 May 2019, 07:52

I fitted the 034 motorsports dogbone mount upper insert. I have read that in certain circumstances the pendulum arm itself can bend with just the lower insert. I'm fairly sure this would only be if you were giving the car real abuse and I know a lot of people run just the lower insert with no issues, but the upper one wasn't very dear so I fitted it for peace of mind. Fitting instructions were good and it took no more than half an hour. NVH has increased a little, but hopefully this will settle down in the coming weeks.
Also picked up a BMS clutch stop to reduce some of the dead travel in the pedal, but I have yet to fit it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 30 May 2019, 13:27

Quote from: Watts on 24 May 2019, 19:43

Fitted my new headlight bulbs today. What an absolute pita :sad: Half way through I had to take a break for some top level swearing. Most of it was dead easy but I couldn't figure out where the last bolt holding the lights was and the bumper needed a lot more of a hard tug than I dared risk until I got a bit desperate to get the job done. Two and a half hours in the end but all sorted and money saved from getting the dealer to do it. Amazed at just how much muck had accumulated in the various hidden areas :rolleyes:

Well done for persevering Watts.
I had a message from a friend a few weeks ago when he was mid-way through a xenon bulb change on his JDM Civic where he’d lost the will to live! I think he was taking a scream and swear break too!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 30 May 2019, 19:43

Quote from: Exonian on 30 May 2019, 13:27

Quote from: Watts on 24 May 2019, 19:43

Fitted my new headlight bulbs today. What an absolute pita :sad: Half way through I had to take a break for some top level swearing. Most of it was dead easy but I couldn't figure out where the last bolt holding the lights was and the bumper needed a lot more of a hard tug than I dared risk until I got a bit desperate to get the job done. Two and a half hours in the end but all sorted and money saved from getting the dealer to do it. Amazed at just how much muck had accumulated in the various hidden areas :rolleyes:

Well done for persevering Watts.
I had a message from a friend a few weeks ago when he was mid-way through a xenon bulb change on his JDM Civic where he’d lost the will to live! I think he was taking a scream and swear break too!!

Cheers, it really was frustrating though! To anyone else wanting to save some money and change the bulbs themselves, you have to loosen off the bumper as the final bolt is behind it, just below the line of the wing and 3/4s of the way along from the wheel arch. Gnasher has put a guide in the MK7 maintenance section which was very useful. I got my bulbs from a company in Southampton called ABD. Good prices and fast delivery (£90 and arrived the next morning) for oem Osrams.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: watchdog on 01 June 2019, 19:03

Had two wheels stolen from my previous car so fitted a blackvue 900S 2 CH dashcam today in hopefully adding some further protection whilst parked and, when on the move. Fairly simple installation, the hardest bit was threading the cables through to the fusebox from behind the glovebox.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: carlt69 on 04 June 2019, 20:12

Put a set of PS4’s on it  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: king monkey on 05 June 2019, 19:34

Someone threw a rock at my car. Dent on the bonnet and paint broken. Hoping I can get a smart repair.

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 05 June 2019, 20:27

Quote from: king monkey on 05 June 2019, 19:34

Someone threw a rock at my car. Dent on the bonnet and paint broken. Hoping I can get a smart repair.

Bloody idiots! So pointless and pathetic. I hope you get it fixed soon :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: king monkey on 05 June 2019, 20:39

Quote from: Watts on 05 June 2019, 20:27

Quote from: king monkey on 05 June 2019, 19:34

Someone threw a rock at my car. Dent on the bonnet and paint broken. Hoping I can get a smart repair.

Bloody idiots! So pointless and pathetic. I hope you get it fixed soon :smiley:

Thanks. I’ve had a quote of £400 for a smart repair. Crazy.

The rock was thrown as I was passing under a motorway bridge. Mindless

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Craig on 05 June 2019, 20:42

£400 for a smart repair!!!! I had similar damage done by a thrown rock. Was £300 at the local BMW body shop.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MKgti on 05 June 2019, 21:18

What utter idiots, lucky didn't hit windscreen could've made you crash. At least you're ok.
Hope you get it sorted quickly.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 06 June 2019, 01:01

Quote from: king monkey on 05 June 2019, 20:39

Quote from: Watts on 05 June 2019, 20:27

Quote from: king monkey on 05 June 2019, 19:34

Someone threw a rock at my car. Dent on the bonnet and paint broken. Hoping I can get a smart repair.

Bloody idiots! So pointless and pathetic. I hope you get it fixed soon :smiley:

Thanks. I’ve had a quote of £400 for a smart repair. Crazy.

The rock was thrown as I was passing under a motorway bridge. Mindless

Carbon fibre bonnet from Siebon - http://seiboncarbon.co.uk/products/oem-style-carbon-fibre-bonnet-for-2015-2016-volkswagen-golf-golf-gti-mk7.html

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 06 June 2019, 12:59

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 06 June 2019, 01:01

Quote from: king monkey on 05 June 2019, 20:39

Quote from: Watts on 05 June 2019, 20:27

Quote from: king monkey on 05 June 2019, 19:34

Someone threw a rock at my car. Dent on the bonnet and paint broken. Hoping I can get a smart repair.

Bloody idiots! So pointless and pathetic. I hope you get it fixed soon :smiley:

Thanks. I’ve had a quote of £400 for a smart repair. Crazy.

The rock was thrown as I was passing under a motorway bridge. Mindless

Carbon fibre bonnet from Siebon - http://seiboncarbon.co.uk/products/oem-style-carbon-fibre-bonnet-for-2015-2016-volkswagen-golf-golf-gti-mk7.html

Leave it unpainted on a Lapiz R and will look like a small version of the facelift Rangie Sport SVR!  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 06 June 2019, 22:23

Shod it with a set of Michelin Pilot Sport 4s

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 07 June 2019, 22:10

Got home tonight from a week on the Isle of Skye. My GTi PP has done nearly 950 miles since Sunday and averaged 43.7mpg. My front suspension is extremely knocky for the first 10 minutes every journey and then appears to settle down. I can't think of another car in the same class that will effortlessly do what I've done this week. I haven't been driving slowly either with a lot of spirited and safe overtaking when necessary (you have to really on roads like that 😉). I haven't kept a car this long in recent times (will be three years in December) and I'm thinking of trying to get a TCR to keep for a good few years.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: WattMk7.5 on 07 June 2019, 22:37

Fitted the Reiger rear diffuser  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: king monkey on 09 June 2019, 07:37

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 06 June 2019, 12:59

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 06 June 2019, 01:01

Quote from: king monkey on 05 June 2019, 20:39

Quote from: Watts on 05 June 2019, 20:27

Quote from: king monkey on 05 June 2019, 19:34

Someone threw a rock at my car. Dent on the bonnet and paint broken. Hoping I can get a smart repair.

Bloody idiots! So pointless and pathetic. I hope you get it fixed soon :smiley:

Thanks. I’ve had a quote of £400 for a smart repair. Crazy.

The rock was thrown as I was passing under a motorway bridge. Mindless

Carbon fibre bonnet from Siebon - http://seiboncarbon.co.uk/products/oem-style-carbon-fibre-bonnet-for-2015-2016-volkswagen-golf-golf-gti-mk7.html

Leave it unpainted on a Lapiz R and will look like a small version of the facelift Rangie Sport SVR!  :smiley:

Local garage £50 to pull the dent out. Otherwise a full respray. £50 it is then!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubvrs on 09 June 2019, 14:57

Fitted my newly re trimmed steering wheel.
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r301/dubvrs/IMG_20190609_112807_zpsxxlybpnz.jpg)

Just need to retrofit my mk7.5 rear lights and loom when it’s not raining.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jason b on 09 June 2019, 16:34

Drove my MK7 GTI  for the first time in a 5 days and wont be driving it for another week as I am of to LeMans 24 this week

Great car but I struggle to use the performance the roads and traffic just don't allow it

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: king monkey on 09 June 2019, 17:26

Quote from: dubvrs on 09 June 2019, 14:57

Fitted my newly re trimmed steering wheel.
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r301/dubvrs/IMG_20190609_112807_zpsxxlybpnz.jpg)

Just need to retrofit my mk7.5 rear lights and loom when it’s not raining.

Unbelievable job there. Absolutely love it. 👍 Royal Steering Wheels?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubvrs on 09 June 2019, 21:13

Quote from: king monkey on 09 June 2019, 17:26

Unbelievable job there. Absolutely love it. 👍 Royal Steering Wheels?

Yes done by Royal Steering Wheels.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Craig on 09 June 2019, 22:11

Quote from: dubvrs on 09 June 2019, 14:57

Fitted my newly re trimmed steering wheel.
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r301/dubvrs/IMG_20190609_112807_zpsxxlybpnz.jpg)

Just need to retrofit my mk7.5 rear lights and loom when it’s not raining.

Could I ask a favour?

Where did you buy the lights and loom from and cost?
Also could you take a few photos of when you are fitting for reference please.

Love the steering wheel btw.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: king monkey on 10 June 2019, 17:02

After my bonnet issues I now have a puncture. Brill.

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kmpowell on 10 June 2019, 17:29

Maintenance wash, just before the heavens opened...  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 10 June 2019, 19:41

Quote from: dubvrs on 09 June 2019, 14:57

Fitted my newly re trimmed steering wheel.
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r301/dubvrs/IMG_20190609_112807_zpsxxlybpnz.jpg)

Just need to retrofit my mk7.5 rear lights and loom when it’s not raining.

The steering wheel looks superb.  :cool:
Is it much thicker than standard?
I always feel the mk7 ‘wheel is a bit thin. The Mk5 GTI item was perfect in my eyes.

Quote from: king monkey on 10 June 2019, 17:02

After my bonnet issues I now have a puncture. Brill.

Oh gawd! I’d be ranting after a run of luck like that  :cry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: king monkey on 10 June 2019, 19:54

Quote from: king monkey on 10 June 2019, 17:02

After my bonnet issues I now have a puncture. Brill.

Oh gawd! I’d be ranting after a run of luck like that  :cry:
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Tip of the iceberg. In the last 6 months I’ve had 4 punctures and two new rear bumpers. Thought my luck would change when I moved back to VW. The sympathy is appreciated though!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubvrs on 10 June 2019, 20:48

Quote from: Craig on 09 June 2019, 22:11

Could I ask a favour?

Where did you buy the lights and loom from and cost?
Also could you take a few photos of when you are fitting for reference please.

Love the steering wheel btw.

I got the lights from Redditch Volkswagen. They were selling a genuine retrofit kit for a 7.5 for £400 as obsolete stock write off. Loom was from carsystems.eu and cost 180 euro. Comes with full instructions and coding info.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubvrs on 10 June 2019, 20:57

Quote from: Exonian on 10 June 2019, 19:41

The steering wheel looks superb.  :cool:
Is it much thicker than standard?
I always feel the mk7 ‘wheel is a bit thin. The Mk5 GTI item was perfect in my eyes.

Wheel does feel thicker but that could just be the material. They will make the wheel thicker if you request it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 11 June 2019, 13:40

A quick wash and tidy up today. Managed to avoid the rain but I suspect it won't be too long :rolleyes:

(https://i.postimg.cc/rpGdzdzg/20190611-133029.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/CZ1MQxGf)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 11 June 2019, 14:03

Quote from: Watts on 11 June 2019, 13:40

A quick wash and tidy up today. Managed to avoid the rain but I suspect it won't be too long :rolleyes:

(https://i.postimg.cc/rpGdzdzg/20190611-133029.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/CZ1MQxGf)

Looking mint Watts (just like your profile pic!)  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 11 June 2019, 14:08

Unlike king monkey's bonnet damage, think I avoided a dent... Only just though!  :grin:

Not had a clean for about 4 weeks or so then this lands on it...

(https://i.postimg.cc/4xkKS2jX/38-Gn-H6-Fc-Qc-Sj43a-Uxaf-Jw.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/zV7XL7JQ)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 11 June 2019, 14:36

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 11 June 2019, 14:03

Looking mint Watts (just like your profile pic!)  :cool:

Cheers Jim :smiley:

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 11 June 2019, 14:08

Unlike king monkey's bonnet damage, think I avoided a dent... Only just though!  :grin:

Not had a clean for about 4 weeks or so then this lands on it...

(https://i.postimg.cc/4xkKS2jX/38-Gn-H6-Fc-Qc-Sj43a-Uxaf-Jw.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/zV7XL7JQ)

Dirty feathered feckers!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Talk-torque on 11 June 2019, 15:25

Living by the sea, seagulls are an ever present hazard! Equally bad in one place, like Jim’s, or evenly spread, which can splatter half the roof. Today’s fragile paint means you have to get it off as soon as. Unless it’s wash day, I just soak it off with a really wet microfibre cloth.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: king monkey on 11 June 2019, 20:04

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 11 June 2019, 14:08

Unlike king monkey's bonnet damage, think I avoided a dent... Only just though!  :grin:

Not had a clean for about 4 weeks or so then this lands on it...

(https://i.postimg.cc/4xkKS2jX/38-Gn-H6-Fc-Qc-Sj43a-Uxaf-Jw.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/zV7XL7JQ)

Now that is grim!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 11 June 2019, 22:32

The last bird that shat on my bonnet didn't get a second date.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wigit on 11 June 2019, 23:09

Quote from: dubber36 on 11 June 2019, 22:32

The last bird that shat on my bonnet didn't get a second date.

Did she leave swirl marks?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 12 June 2019, 08:05

Well not actually the GTI, but had the wife ring me in tears last night when she got back to her car after work. Her pride and joy (our mint Polo Blue GT in Blue Silk metallic) has been keyed. She said she felt sick  :sick: :sick:  She's absolutely heart broken.

Not just a little bit, on the off side from just behind the headlight right down the wing, through the door and all the way through the rear quarter panel to the rear light - and really deep, down to the metal in places  >:( >:( >:(

It's either bored kids, or as yesterday she couldn't' park in her usual spot, (she parked just round the corner in another street) someone took exception to her parking in "their" spot - even though it's a standard street with no assigned parking for any of the residents. Makes my blood boil and if I ever got hold of the fekker who did this, I'd do them serious damage by keying their face !!!

Just last month bought the car outright from VW finance as well. What is it that drives these brainless morons - and why are they still allowed to breath air !

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: TurboTrev on 12 June 2019, 08:17

^^^ Feel for you, bloody scum, makes my blood boil.  My mate used to have to park in streets around the corner from his office in a rough area and his car was keyed three times.  One of the times was definitely the owner of the house he was parked outside and he reckoned the others were too.  We had the same problem where I worked.  It was a posh residential area and although no one got keyed, many had dogs dirt applied to their door handles and other parts.  Police were involved and again it was residents.

Edit.  My wife had a BlueGT in silk blue.  One of the best cars we've owned.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 12 June 2019, 10:15

Quote from: Sootchucker on 12 June 2019, 08:05

Well not actually the GTI, but had the wife ring me in tears last night when she got back to her car after work. Her pride and joy (our mint Polo Blue GT in Blue Silk metallic) has been keyed. She said she felt sick  :sick: :sick:  She's absolutely heart broken.

Not just a little bit, on the off side from just behind the headlight right down the wing, through the door and all the way through the rear quarter panel to the rear light - and really deep, down to the metal in places  >:( >:( >:(

It's either bored kids, or as yesterday she couldn't' park in her usual spot, (she parked just round the corner in another street) someone took exception to her parking in "their" spot - even though it's a standard street with no assigned parking for any of the residents. Makes my blood boil and if I ever got hold of the fekker who did this, I'd do them serious damage by keying their face !!!

Just last month bought the car outright from VW finance as well. What is it that drives these brainless morons - and why are they still allowed to breath air !

That's awful. I had that done to my last car, just like you describe. Had the whole side replaced IIRC

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 12 June 2019, 12:57

Time for a dashcam with parking mode Andrew. You can't have anything these days.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Paul70 on 14 June 2019, 15:08

Part 1 of my CS to CSS conversion complete. Set of Michelin Sport Cup 2 tyres (18”) added to my Clubsport. Only driven 5 miles in the dry but initial subjective feel is positive with improved steering feel. Was toying with a Pretoria upgrade but standard wheels still look great and 2 KGs lighter per corner.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 14 June 2019, 16:25

Quote from: Paul70 on 14 June 2019, 15:08

Part 1 of my CS to CSS conversion complete. Set of Michelin Sport Cup 2 tyres (18”) added to my Clubsport. Only driven 5 miles in the dry but initial subjective feel is positive with improved steering feel. Was toying with a Pretoria upgrade but standard wheels still look great and 2 KGs lighter per corner.

You should start a build thread with photos (assuming you haven’t elsewhere)
This will be a fascinating project.

Quote from: Sootchucker on 12 June 2019, 08:05

Well not actually the GTI, but had the wife ring me in tears last night when she got back to her car after work. Her pride and joy (our mint Polo Blue GT in Blue Silk metallic) has been keyed. She said she felt sick  :sick: :sick:  She's absolutely heart broken.

Not just a little bit, on the off side from just behind the headlight right down the wing, through the door and all the way through the rear quarter panel to the rear light - and really deep, down to the metal in places  >:( >:( >:(

It's either bored kids, or as yesterday she couldn't' park in her usual spot, (she parked just round the corner in another street) someone took exception to her parking in "their" spot - even though it's a standard street with no assigned parking for any of the residents. Makes my blood boil and if I ever got hold of the fekker who did this, I'd do them serious damage by keying their face !!!

Just last month bought the car outright from VW finance as well. What is it that drives these brainless morons - and why are they still allowed to breath air !

Sickening.
I’ve had three cars keyed over the years and can relate to the feelings of wanting great harm to befall the perpetrators.
My sympathies sootchucker.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: king monkey on 14 June 2019, 17:40

Quote from: Sootchucker on 12 June 2019, 08:05

Well not actually the GTI, but had the wife ring me in tears last night when she got back to her car after work. Her pride and joy (our mint Polo Blue GT in Blue Silk metallic) has been keyed. She said she felt sick  :sick: :sick:  She's absolutely heart broken.

Not just a little bit, on the off side from just behind the headlight right down the wing, through the door and all the way through the rear quarter panel to the rear light - and really deep, down to the metal in places  >:( >:( >:(

It's either bored kids, or as yesterday she couldn't' park in her usual spot, (she parked just round the corner in another street) someone took exception to her parking in "their" spot - even though it's a standard street with no assigned parking for any of the residents. Makes my blood boil and if I ever got hold of the fekker who did this, I'd do them serious damage by keying their face !!!

Just last month bought the car outright from VW finance as well. What is it that drives these brainless morons - and why are they still allowed to breath air !

Disgusted. Know exactly how you feel. There’s no excuse for it. My friend had her brand new T-Rocc keyed on both sides down all the way from the headlights to the tail lights. Even the plastic wheel arch trims had to be replaced. Hope you get it sorted soon.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 15 June 2019, 00:30

Drove mine oop north on holiday, about 250 miles. Considering I was off nights this morning and had very little sleep it was comfortable and relaxing. Lots of heavy traffic on the M25 (30 mins to cover 6 miles) and it was busy on the M42, a long 50 section on the M6 with a steady 80+ where possible yet 42mpg. The last few miles was on a small A road where the car was great fun :smiley: Amazing cars these MK7s! I was so pleased to have arrived in time to get a few pints in the local pub :smiley: We are in West Yorkshire, lovely.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 16 June 2019, 17:14

A Fathers' Day present from my daughter:

(https://i.ibb.co/Kh2zvPg/IMG-0346.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Rb34wFK)


What the well-dressed GTI owner should be wearing!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 16 June 2019, 18:30

Awful to hear the Polo getting keyed all because you 'parked in someone's spot' . We live in a mid terrace and we literally ripped up the front garden within 24 hours of getting the keys to make way for a drive.

Haven't done much to mine recently, I've only done 300 miles this month, it hasn't even been washed. I do fancy a TCR spoiler and a remap though  :cool:

Btw, them socks are ace!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CS#303 on 17 June 2019, 14:05

Updated my badge, I wanted it to stand out a bit more as red badges on a Tornado Red car seem to disappear.
I just have to decide what to do with the side and front badges now! :grin:
(https://i.ibb.co/vJWQz5h/badge.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: king monkey on 17 June 2019, 18:51

Now I really like that! When I had my red PP I thought the same thing.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 17 June 2019, 19:45

The black badges suit the colour scheme of the red CS perfectly #303  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 17 June 2019, 19:46

Another thumbs up here for the GTI socks  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 18 June 2019, 09:11

Quote from: CS#303 on 17 June 2019, 14:05

Updated my badge, I wanted it to stand out a bit more as red badges on a Tornado Red car seem to disappear.
I just have to decide what to do with the side and front badges now! :grin:
(https://i.ibb.co/vJWQz5h/badge.jpg)

They look great, definitely look better than red on red  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CS#303 on 19 June 2019, 04:30

Thanks for the positive comments guys....
I did the side too, really wanted to turn the red paint black but couldn't get a sticker for that.
The Clubsport has loads of black features and the GTI has loads of red features, so they seem to fade into the background on a black or red Clubsport. The features stand out the most on white or silver cars, but I just had to have red!  :grin:
Now all I have to do is work out if I should do the grill badge. On one had it would then match the others, on the other hand it's on a black background!
(https://i.ibb.co/s6Qc2Wm/side.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: BobbyT on 20 June 2019, 17:42

Fitted some new wheels
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190620/42d9d2ea8c9e8e735f079375ea1d8b88.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 20 June 2019, 18:27

Quote from: BobbyT on 20 June 2019, 17:42

Fitted some new wheels
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190620/42d9d2ea8c9e8e735f079375ea1d8b88.jpg)

Nice. Must say I much prefer them to your previous wheels. Even popped up in my Instagram feed  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 20 June 2019, 18:46

Nice. I think the estate shape suits the R's under the radar image far better than the hatch.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: BobbyT on 20 June 2019, 18:54

Cheers guys, I think the larger wheel helps to blend in the massive bottom of the estate too. 18's just didn't work

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: BobbyT on 23 June 2019, 14:16

Fitted some VW centre caps
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190623/e6c6a23e3e2f2a6e7d889e94b2ac0bff.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 23 June 2019, 16:50

Quote from: CS#303 on 19 June 2019, 04:30

Thanks for the positive comments guys....
I did the side too, really wanted to turn the red paint black but couldn't get a sticker for that.
The Clubsport has loads of black features and the GTI has loads of red features, so they seem to fade into the background on a black or red Clubsport. The features stand out the most on white or silver cars, but I just had to have red!  :grin:
Now all I have to do is work out if I should do the grill badge. On one had it would then match the others, on the other hand it's on a black background!
(https://i.ibb.co/s6Qc2Wm/side.jpg)

You can get vinyls to change the colour of the "background" of the front badge. I got mine changed to black and then did white vinyls for the background (it's a white car).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 23 June 2019, 19:53

Got home today from my Yorkshire/NE holiday, 700+ miles. Mine might just be a GTI PP, but what a joy to drive over so many great roads :smiley: Sure my dodgy gear changes might be a mile away from the super slick DSG but with the few small mods to my gear selection components each one felt great. So comfortable too. I might just have to keep this one long term as there's little out there that would make me want to change.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 23 June 2019, 21:49

I was thinking the same Watts after my 900 odd mile trip. Can't think of many other cars that can replace the GTi PP.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 23 June 2019, 22:28

Quote from: mcmaddy on 23 June 2019, 21:49

I was thinking the same Watts after my 900 odd mile trip. Can't think of many other cars that can replace the GTi PP.

Wow, where did you go? As much as a new GTI P or TCR would I'm sure be very good if not a bit better, I just don't think they are worth the difference. My existing car has to me become a bargain :smiley: Mind you a CS might loosen my purse strings in time :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 23 June 2019, 23:29

I keep looking. I'd love a C63 but the mileage I do would leave me bankrupt in one of them. I'd love a fully loaded Clubsport but it's probably an extra 10k on top of mine.

I think a remap, TCR spoiler, and Clubsport muffler might be a more cost effective solution to keep me happy for another year or two then I plan on going electric.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 24 June 2019, 06:37

Quote from: Watts on 23 June 2019, 22:28

Quote from: mcmaddy on 23 June 2019, 21:49

I was thinking the same Watts after my 900 odd mile trip. Can't think of many other cars that can replace the GTi PP.

Wow, where did you go? As much as a new GTI P or TCR would I'm sure be very good if not a bit better, I just don't think they are worth the difference. My existing car has to me become a bargain :smiley: Mind you a CS might loosen my purse strings in time :whistle:

Went from Sunderland to Isle of Skye, drove round Skye for three days and back. I've still got one or two niggles with mine which is making me look for something else. Not sure it's worth the extra for a 7.5 performance (some digital clocks and 10 odd hp) just doesn't justify the extra.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 24 June 2019, 09:06

Quote from: Watts on 23 June 2019, 22:28

Quote from: mcmaddy on 23 June 2019, 21:49

I was thinking the same Watts after my 900 odd mile trip. Can't think of many other cars that can replace the GTi PP.

Wow, where did you go? As much as a new GTI P or TCR would I'm sure be very good if not a bit better, I just don't think they are worth the difference. My existing car has to me become a bargain :smiley: Mind you a CS might loosen my purse strings in time :whistle:

Watts, you could always swap for the same!  :grin:

3dr,manual, TR. Pretty good value I think for a '19 plate with del miles compared to a TCR.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201904187098750

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 24 June 2019, 09:16

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 24 June 2019, 09:06

Watts, you could always swap for the same!  :grin:

3dr,manual, TR. Pretty good value I think for a '19 plate with del miles compared to a TCR.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201904187098750

I could, or I could keep the £10k in my pocket and just drive the one I have!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 24 June 2019, 09:39

Quote from: Watts on 24 June 2019, 09:16

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 24 June 2019, 09:06

Watts, you could always swap for the same!  :grin:

3dr,manual, TR. Pretty good value I think for a '19 plate with del miles compared to a TCR.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201904187098750

I could, or I could keep the £10k in my pocket and just drive the one I have!

Yes, does make a £15k one look like a bargain. But still, a 2019 model is very good value for money at sub £25k. You probably paid about that for yours back in 2015...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 24 June 2019, 11:07

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 24 June 2019, 09:39

Quote from: Watts on 24 June 2019, 09:16

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 24 June 2019, 09:06

Watts, you could always swap for the same!  :grin:

3dr,manual, TR. Pretty good value I think for a '19 plate with del miles compared to a TCR.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201904187098750

I could, or I could keep the £10k in my pocket and just drive the one I have!

Yes, does make a £15k one look like a bargain. But still, a 2019 model is very good value for money at sub £25k. You probably paid about that for yours back in 2015...

I did and about the same for my Audi back in 2003! I was more frivolous though in those days :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Tornado8 on 24 June 2019, 17:49

Removed the Spring Assist from the clutch. Makes the clutch feel a lot smoother. Nice little free mod :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 24 June 2019, 21:41

Quote from: Tornado8 on 24 June 2019, 17:49

Removed the Spring Assist from the clutch. Makes the clutch feel a lot smoother. Nice little free mod :smiley:

Good thing you liked it as it would be a job and a half to get it back on! The clutch stop is another nice little mod albeit not free, just removes some of the un-necessary pedal travel.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-AUDI-PERFORMANCE-CLUTCH-STOP-GOLF-MK6-MK7-GTI-R-SCIROCCO-A3-S3-TT-SEOTLEON/331207149596?hash=item4d1d7c081c:g:zvwAAOxyF0pTgS2v&redirect=mobile

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Tornado8 on 26 June 2019, 21:04

Yep got one of those thanks :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 30 June 2019, 22:42

Went to my local Seat dealer and had a mooch around the Leon Cupra R ST with the abt upgrade. Looks fantastic with the gold accents. Going back on Friday to speak to the sales manager so better get mine washed  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 30 June 2019, 23:00

I keep eyeing the Leon Cupras up but it's the interior for me that spoils them. Serious bit of kit that gets overlooked because of the badge on the front.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 30 June 2019, 23:17

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 30 June 2019, 23:00

I keep eyeing the Leon Cupras up but it's the interior for me that spoils them. Serious bit of kit that gets overlooked because of the badge on the front.

The interiors aren’t *that* bad! They’re not up to Golf standard as you’re not paying Golf money. The Leon fixtures and fittings are still equal or better compared to most medium hatches below the so called “premium” brands and most of the switchgear is Golf based minus the chrome trims. The AID looks a bit more stylish too. Oh, and the radio/Nav screen is higher up and more visible. The Cupra brand has been well respected in enthusiast circles for over 20 years.

Remind me why I drive a Golf again?
Oh, because I’m an old fart and my local SEAT dealer is pants.


Do they fit the Abt module to the hatchback cars too or just the 4WD STs?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: BobbyT on 01 July 2019, 05:07

At the time I was looking at the Golf Estate I could get a fully loaded Cupra ST for about 4k less than the spec I wanted on my Golf. That was with a 6 speed DSG.

It now comes with the 7 speed and virtual cockpit... I think I'd go for the Cupra if I was going through it now. £28k is a bargain for what you get now in the Estate.

The Cupra does seem to lose more money though.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 01 July 2019, 06:36

The interior in the ST was very nice and certainly looked nicer at first glance. The thing I noticed was the door shutting, on the Cupra it made a nice this whereas on the golf it's a bit tinny (could just be mine).
Exonian - the abt is only available on the ST version I believe and only 150 of them will be sold in the UK.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 01 July 2019, 08:55

Quote from: BobbyT on 01 July 2019, 05:07

At the time I was looking at the Golf Estate I could get a fully loaded Cupra ST for about 4k less than the spec I wanted on my Golf. That was with a 6 speed DSG.

It now comes with the 7 speed and virtual cockpit... I think I'd go for the Cupra if I was going through it now. £28k is a bargain for what you get now in the Estate.

The Cupra does seem to lose more money though.

I keep eyeing the ST Carbon Edition on Autotrader, a few of them about used with low miles and looks really good with the carbon trim and good value compared to the £35k new price.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 01 July 2019, 17:30

Thought I'd extend my drive a bit just for the fun of it on my run out to the supermarket. Kind of wish I hadn't now, nothing too dramatic but just at one traffic light controlled roundabout junction one young lady in a Fiat 500 nipped in front of me into a very tight space at the last possible moment without warning narrowly missing my front os. She then squeezed into the lane to the left of me which was left turn only just to go straight on :rolleyes: Then the elderly white haired gentleman behind her also not only went straight on from the left turn lane but cut across into my lane with no indication nearly catching my front ns. I gave him a polite burst on the horn just to have him lean out of his window and rather loud and aggressively advise me to "f**k off"! I only wanted to enjoy a relaxing drive in my car and get home with some red onions and asparagus :cry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MKgti on 01 July 2019, 17:58

Quote from: Watts on 01 July 2019, 17:30

Thought I'd extend my drive a bit just for the fun of it on my run out to the supermarket. Kind of wish I hadn't now, nothing too dramatic but just at one traffic light controlled roundabout junction one young lady in a Fiat 500 nipped in front of me into a very tight space at the last possible moment without warning narrowly missing my front os. She then squeezed into the lane to the left of me which was left turn only just to go straight on :rolleyes: Then the elderly white haired gentleman behind her also not only went straight on from the left turn lane but cut across into my lane with no indication nearly catching my front ns. I gave him a polite burst on the horn just to have him lean out of his window and rather loud and aggressively advise me to "f**k off"! I only wanted to enjoy a relaxing drive in my car and get home with some red onions and asparagus :cry:

I know some people can't drive and wind you right up with their attitude when they're in the wrong.
We all make mistakes sometimes but some seem to drive as if they're the only ones on the road.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 01 July 2019, 17:58

People are ace. I was pushing on riding my road bike yesterday, coming off a decent doing about 35mph when an elderly couple pulled out from a junction on the right, in front of me. Now I'm used to this happening, but generally they'll realise what they've done, stay on the wrong side of the road and accelerate away. Not this fella. He thought 22mph in front of me would suffice. I instinctively shouted at him, so he blew his horn and braked...hard.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 01 July 2019, 18:15

Quote from: dubber36 on 01 July 2019, 17:58

People are ace. I was pushing on riding my road bike yesterday, coming off a decent doing about 35mph when an elderly couple pulled out from a junction on the right, in front of me. Now I'm used to this happening, but generally they'll realise what they've done, stay on the wrong side of the road and accelerate away. Not this fella. He thought 22mph in front of me would suffice. I instinctively shouted at him, so he blew his horn and braked...hard.

It never ceases to amaze me the attitude of some drivers to cyclists, even some colleagues get rather animated and aggressive towards them and they are normally perfectly reasonable and generous people. I think much of it boils down to your car being your own little world where you can say and do what you want because those outside of it are not real. The vast majority of people wouldn't actively risk killing another person but stick them in a car and the above is what can often happen.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 01 July 2019, 18:30

Just on the subject of bikists I had a bit of a tool this morning going to work. Cars are expected to give bikists a decent amount of space when passing which I always do but this morning a guy that I'd passed at the top of a hill/incline decided it would be ok to gun past on the nearside without thinking that anyone would be wanting to turn left ahead. Guess what someone did and he went straight into the side of a brand new BMW,over the bonnet and left half the skin from his backside and legs on the road. The only lucky thing for him was he was wearing a helmet. He then picked himself up and started shouting at the BMW driver who had signalled correctly and turned in off the busy road. BMW guy got out of his car to inspect the damage at which point the bikist realised he was out muscled by the now angry BMW fella. He certainly didn't give bikists a good image to everyone else.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 01 July 2019, 18:53

^^^ Just shows it doesn't matter if you are on 4 wheels, 2 wheels or even walking. A cock is just that :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 01 July 2019, 19:15

 :grin: :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 01 July 2019, 19:20

Quote from: mcmaddy on 01 July 2019, 18:30

Just on the subject of bikists I had a bit of a tool this morning going to work. Cars are expected to give bikists a decent amount of space when passing which I always do but this morning a guy that I'd passed at the top of a hill/incline decided it would be ok to gun past on the nearside without thinking that anyone would be wanting to turn left ahead. Guess what someone did and he went straight into the side of a brand new BMW,over the bonnet and left half the skin from his backside and legs on the road. The only lucky thing for him was he was wearing a helmet. He then picked himself up and started shouting at the BMW driver who had signalled correctly and turned in off the busy road. BMW guy got out of his car to inspect the damage at which point the bikist realised he was out muscled by the now angry BMW fella. He certainly didn't give bikists a good image to everyone else.

Hope you give a copy of your dashcam footage to BMW man Chris, and send another copy to you've been framed or rude tube - could be worth £250!

If that would happen to you and the cyclist then buggers off with their mangled bike, who's going to pay for the damage? If they do leave without giving over credentials, what are you going to do?

Something similar happened with me ages ago at Cullercoats. Bike bombing it up the arse of a car, car stops for pedestrian crossing, cyclist not maintaining a gap big enough for his braking capability relative to his speed goes into the boot. Big chunky bloke crammed into his lycra starts pushing the frail looking elderly bloke about until I stop and tell the cyclist and the driver I'll have caught it all on my dashcam and they're both welcome to have a copy. Cyclist realises he'll be proven to be  in the wrong and captured on cam assaulting a pensioner. Gets on his bike and f**ks off. Pensioner left with a dent and scrape to sort out on his own insurance.

I advised pensioner to report to police as an assault in the hope that the police will try harder to trace the culprit. As far as I'm aware, he wasn't caught. There's a dick on a bike that goes through a red light at a busy crossroads every time I see him towards the start of a commute.

People in general do their own thing these days, pedestrians walk out in the road knowing full well there's a car coming, presumably thinking "screw you, you'll stop".

People cut each other up in their cars and cyclists pay no heed to red lights.

I had someone pull out on me 2 days ago (Audi  A4 1.5 TSI)- side road straight into my path on a 50 road, jumped on the brakes same time that the ACC sensor kicked in. I beep, he jumps on the brakes (I was already braking). Side by side at the lights near Jesmond he winds down the window after flicking Vs at me to shout some more. I point at my dashcam and ask if he knows what "that" is. Full of apologies after that. "too late for that, I'll be emailing a copy of the video to Wallsend station". Ego deflated.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 01 July 2019, 22:32

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 01 July 2019, 19:20

Something similar happened with me ages ago at Cullercoats. Bike bombing it up the arse of a car, car stops for pedestrian crossing, cyclist not maintaining a gap big enough for his braking capability relative to his speed

Tailgating traffic is often the only way to bag a Strava segment tho'. Many of us do it when the oppertunity arises, but only a few of us are not stupid enough to do it in built up areas.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 01 July 2019, 22:55

Car washed and hoovered all before 09:30.
(https://i.ibb.co/YNrrK5B/592575024.png) (https://ibb.co/FhPPfQ4)

Then later on in the evening I had a little play with OBD eleven:

•https://youtu.be/lG1EtI5VMvs
•https://youtu.be/VD1wDO3tRqs

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 02 July 2019, 09:13

Quote from: dubber36 on 01 July 2019, 22:32

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 01 July 2019, 19:20

Something similar happened with me ages ago at Cullercoats. Bike bombing it up the arse of a car, car stops for pedestrian crossing, cyclist not maintaining a gap big enough for his braking capability relative to his speed

Tailgating traffic is often the only way to bag a Strava segment tho'. Many of us do it when the oppertunity arises, but only a few of us are not stupid enough to do it in built up areas.

I'm just trying to work out if you're actually being serious or not.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 02 July 2019, 16:50

Quote from: Watts on 01 July 2019, 17:30

Thought I'd extend my drive a bit just for the fun of it on my run out to the supermarket. Kind of wish I hadn't now, nothing too dramatic but just at one traffic light controlled roundabout junction one young lady in a Fiat 500 nipped in front of me into a very tight space at the last possible moment without warning narrowly missing my front os. She then squeezed into the lane to the left of me which was left turn only just to go straight on :rolleyes: Then the elderly white haired gentleman behind her also not only went straight on from the left turn lane but cut across into my lane with no indication nearly catching my front ns. I gave him a polite burst on the horn just to have him lean out of his window and rather loud and aggressively advise me to "f**k off"! I only wanted to enjoy a relaxing drive in my car and get home with some red onions and asparagus :cry:

Much better today, had a great drive out to Aylesbury to look at some new hifi kit, about an hour each way. No obnoxious drivers and once I got off the M40 the A roads were reasonably quiet, nice views and a decent ride. Good weather too. Not so good on the hifi front though, even though I'd primed my wallet for a bit of a pounding, not a penny spent :sad:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 03 July 2019, 09:02

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 01 July 2019, 22:55

Car washed and hoovered all before 09:30.
(https://i.ibb.co/YNrrK5B/592575024.png) (https://ibb.co/FhPPfQ4)

Then later on in the evening I had a little play with OBD eleven:

•https://youtu.be/lG1EtI5VMvs
•https://youtu.be/VD1wDO3tRqs

The electric tailgate mod is awesome!  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: maxie on 03 July 2019, 13:37

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 01 July 2019, 22:55

Car washed and hoovered all before 09:30.
(https://i.ibb.co/YNrrK5B/592575024.png) (https://ibb.co/FhPPfQ4)

Then later on in the evening I had a little play with OBD eleven:

•https://youtu.be/lG1EtI5VMvs
•https://youtu.be/VD1wDO3tRqs

hi, where did you get this done? me being in a wheelchair would make this a very good add on as i could finally get into the boot...lol :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 03 July 2019, 14:11

PMSL  :grin: :grin: :grin:

The electric tailgate mod is very easy to code in via OBDeleven. Took about 5 min!  :shocked:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 03 July 2019, 14:14

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 03 July 2019, 14:11

PMSL  :grin: :grin: :grin:

The electric tailgate mod is very easy to code in via OBDeleven. Took about 5 min!  :shocked:

Does it not require additional hardware as well? That would put it over 5 mins...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: maxie on 03 July 2019, 19:48

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 03 July 2019, 14:11

PMSL  :grin: :grin: :grin:

The electric tailgate mod is very easy to code in via OBDeleven. Took about 5 min!  :shocked:

you can get a kit i thought it's what you had done, but i guess not..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdN3WmJElM8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hs7rBssx1FU

https://www.che1.com/vw-golf-7-power-tailgate-lift-kit/

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: BobbyT on 04 July 2019, 18:25

took a random photo...  :laugh:
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190704/3f8303389d7ee4745fb866ca23f5cfab.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 05 July 2019, 15:55

Quote from: maxie on 03 July 2019, 13:37

hi, where did you get this done? me being in a wheelchair would make this a very good add on as i could finally get into the boot...lol :)

I’m surprised it’s never been an option on UK MK7’s
The new 1 series has it as an option so maybe the mk8 will. It must be a pretty standard feature of SUV’s and the Evoque in the house opposite me has it.

***************

Random early morning cashpoint visit


(https://i.postimg.cc/SQnSYkdH/A605-ADF8-8388-47-F5-8-E11-60975-E5533-CC.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/6TNJDsDh)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 05 July 2019, 18:07

Quote from: Exonian on 05 July 2019, 15:55

Random early morning cashpoint visit

(https://i.postimg.cc/SQnSYkdH/A605-ADF8-8388-47-F5-8-E11-60975-E5533-CC.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/6TNJDsDh)

Looking very smart there :smiley:

Presumably "other cashpoints are available"?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 07 July 2019, 22:18

Parked up in the Metrocentre today and saw the car tax avoidance team in full swing, a van full of clamps. There was a metallic grey 2014 GTD being clamped - no-one's here was it?

Puzzlingly, I also saw a 19 plate BMW X5 clamped. How could a car so new be out of tax? The only reasoning for it I could come up with is if it is on at least it's second owner already (sick of it after 4 months?), bought in a private sale from the first owner who got a VED refund for the remainder of their year and the new owner didn't get it taxed. Seen loads of untaxed cars clamped in Tyneside over the last 3 months - the DVLA must be getting sh!t-hot on the issue.

I was once a DVLA fugitive for 6 weeks, I naively thought that having an Audi A1 1.6TDI with £0 VED meant that you did not have to apply to DVLA to pay your £0 for the year, every year.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 08 July 2019, 09:55

^^^

That has reminded me that I haven't told my insurance about the number plate change on the new vehicle yet.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rwleigh on 08 July 2019, 10:26

Cleaned the engine bay...

(https://i.postimg.cc/d3qft7W7/engine.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 08 July 2019, 10:48

Quote from: dubber36 on 08 July 2019, 09:55

^^^

That has reminded me that I haven't told my insurance about the number plate change on the new vehicle yet.

That happened on my wife's car, completely forgot to tell them so at renewal they didn't offer a renewal price as presumably the car no longer existed!  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wantmygti on 08 July 2019, 12:45

Quote from: rwleigh on 08 July 2019, 10:26

Cleaned the engine bay...

(https://i.postimg.cc/d3qft7W7/engine.jpg)

Very clean but needs the extra engine cover...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rwleigh on 08 July 2019, 15:24

Quote from: wantmygti on 08 July 2019, 12:45

Very clean but needs the extra engine cover...

 Extra engine cover!? Tell me more...  :huh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 08 July 2019, 15:59

Quote from: rwleigh on 08 July 2019, 15:24

Quote from: wantmygti on 08 July 2019, 12:45

Very clean but needs the extra engine cover...

 Extra engine cover!? Tell me more...  :huh:

VW used to fit an inlet manifold cover but they stopped probably to save a few €s. I've one on mine and it does tidy things up.

https://www.awesomegti.com/shop-by-brand/awesome/oem-inlet-manifold-cover-for-vag-2-0tfsi-ea888-gen3-engines/

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 08 July 2019, 16:08

Quote from: Watts on 08 July 2019, 15:59

Quote from: rwleigh on 08 July 2019, 15:24

Quote from: wantmygti on 08 July 2019, 12:45

Very clean but needs the extra engine cover...

 Extra engine cover!? Tell me more...  :huh:

VW used to fit an inlet manifold cover but they stopped probably to save a few €s. I've one on mine and it does tidy things up.

https://www.awesomegti.com/shop-by-brand/awesome/oem-inlet-manifold-cover-for-vag-2-0tfsi-ea888-gen3-engines/

Added weight, makes those manuals even slower :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 08 July 2019, 16:53

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 08 July 2019, 16:08

Quote from: Watts on 08 July 2019, 15:59

Quote from: rwleigh on 08 July 2019, 15:24

Quote from: wantmygti on 08 July 2019, 12:45

Very clean but needs the extra engine cover...

 Extra engine cover!? Tell me more...  :huh:

VW used to fit an inlet manifold cover but they stopped probably to save a few €s. I've one on mine and it does tidy things up.

https://www.awesomegti.com/shop-by-brand/awesome/oem-inlet-manifold-cover-for-vag-2-0tfsi-ea888-gen3-engines/

Added weight, makes those manuals even slower :grin:

The way I shift those cogs around is the biggest factor in how slow mine is!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rwleigh on 08 July 2019, 19:46

Quote from: Watts on 08 July 2019, 15:59

VW used to fit an inlet manifold cover but they stopped probably to save a few €s. I've one on mine and it does tidy things up.

https://www.awesomegti.com/shop-by-brand/awesome/oem-inlet-manifold-cover-for-vag-2-0tfsi-ea888-gen3-engines/

Hmm, can't decide if I like it or not... Is it £50 well spent when no one sees it?

Have many people fitted one?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 08 July 2019, 20:59

Quote from: rwleigh on 08 July 2019, 19:46

Quote from: Watts on 08 July 2019, 15:59

VW used to fit an inlet manifold cover but they stopped probably to save a few €s. I've one on mine and it does tidy things up.

https://www.awesomegti.com/shop-by-brand/awesome/oem-inlet-manifold-cover-for-vag-2-0tfsi-ea888-gen3-engines/

Hmm, can't decide if I like it or not... Is it £50 well spent when no one sees it?

Have many people fitted one?

If you frequently park up, open the bonnet and stand and admire your engine bay then this might be the best £50 you’ve ever spent!! If not, then probably a massive waste!  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wantmygti on 08 July 2019, 21:15

Quote from: rwleigh on 08 July 2019, 19:46

Quote from: Watts on 08 July 2019, 15:59

VW used to fit an inlet manifold cover but they stopped probably to save a few €s. I've one on mine and it does tidy things up.

https://www.awesomegti.com/shop-by-brand/awesome/oem-inlet-manifold-cover-for-vag-2-0tfsi-ea888-gen3-engines/

Hmm, can't decide if I like it or not... Is it £50 well spent when no one sees it?

Have many people fitted one?

Keep an eye on the used parts section 😉

In all honesty it is completely pointless, but then the engine bay looks unfinished without it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 08 July 2019, 21:31

Waste of 50 notes in my opinion. Only peoplr that see that will be the VW tech at service time and you if when you top up your washer fluid.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 08 July 2019, 22:36

I must be pointless then as I put in on mine when I got the car  ;D ;D

(https://live.staticflickr.com/972/27039767757_f65f6e7656_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HcpSUn)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rwleigh on 09 July 2019, 00:22

Quote from: mcmaddy on 08 July 2019, 21:31

Waste of 50 notes in my opinion. Only people that see that will be the VW tech at service time and you if when you top up your washer fluid.

Hmm, I think you might have a point there...  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 09 July 2019, 06:18

Quote from: Sootchucker on 08 July 2019, 22:36

I must be pointless then as I put in on mine when I got the car  ;D ;D

(https://live.staticflickr.com/972/27039767757_f65f6e7656_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HcpSUn)

was yours from your old car though Andrew?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 09 July 2019, 07:34

No Chris, the old car was a GTD.

These were new parts but purchased from a guy on Ebay who sold his car and never got round to fitting it. The grand total of £16 including the little ball stud and bracket. Probably wouldn't have paid £50 for it though.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 09 July 2019, 14:28

Quote from: Sootchucker on 09 July 2019, 07:34

These were new parts but purchased from a guy on Ebay who sold his car and never got round to fitting it. The grand total of £16 including the little ball stud and bracket. Probably wouldn't have paid £50 for it though.

I got mine secondhand from a very friendly and helpful forum member :smiley: It does look so much better but I too was reluctant to spend £50 on it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 09 July 2019, 16:34

Quote from: Sootchucker on 09 July 2019, 07:34

No Chris, the old car was a GTD.

These were new parts but purchased from a guy on Ebay who sold his car and never got round to fitting it. The grand total of £16 including the little ball stud and bracket. Probably wouldn't have paid £50 for it though.

£20 or less would perfectly acceptable but £50 isn't  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rwleigh on 09 July 2019, 18:57

Quote from: mcmaddy on 09 July 2019, 16:34

£20 or less would perfectly acceptable but £50 isn't  :grin:

I agree, if anyone has one they don't want and will sell it to me for £20 delivered I'm interested.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 10 July 2019, 14:22

If you care enough about the engine bay to warrant cleaning it then aesthetics are surely important.
Therefore £50 isn’t the end of the world.
Just a thought!

Going from my own experiences with earlier cars that had them fitted (PP and R), the manifold trim is a good way of holding tuning box cables in situ and hiding them mostly out of sight.
Unfortunately my CS has neither!

Title: Trimmed my wiper blades.
Post by: rwleigh on 10 July 2019, 15:09

Just trying out a new gadget... Worked really well.
Available here should you be interested: https://ecocut-pro.de/en/

(https://i.postimg.cc/ZY1RRR7n/ecocut.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Splashalot on 11 July 2019, 05:47

What a cool idea!  Let us know if it actually works as claimed.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rwleigh on 11 July 2019, 08:38

Quote from: Splashalot on 11 July 2019, 05:47

What a cool idea!  Let us know if it actually works as claimed.

It's due to rain today so i'll report back when I've tried them.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 11 July 2019, 14:26

I saw these being advertised about 3 years ago. Reviews weren't good as it was difficult to get the device to cut in one continuous sweep, leaving a ridge. Maybe they've solved that issue, or maybe the OP has done a better job of trimming. Will be good to hear back about trimmed wiper performance.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Philb280 on 13 July 2019, 23:50

Fitted Bilstein rear struts  :smiley:

Also booked in for 4wheel alignment and new rear tyres due to uneven tyre wear

Title: Oil n filter + some XCP.
Post by: rwleigh on 16 July 2019, 12:12

Went in to my local REVO dealer and Dub specialist for a 6 month interim oil n filter, took the opportunity to have a spray round underneath with some XCP...  :smiley:

(https://i.postimg.cc/mkbQDpfv/xcp.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 16 July 2019, 15:12

Looks like Progressive Parts...?!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rwleigh on 16 July 2019, 15:18

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 16 July 2019, 15:12

Looks like Progressive Parts...?!

No, VolksWorld Racing in Louth Lincolnshire... I'd recommend them to anyone in the area.

https://volksworldracing.co.uk

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Philb280 on 20 July 2019, 16:49

2 new rear tyres and 4 wheel alignment- was quite a way out

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: king monkey on 21 July 2019, 18:07

Took my R out to meet my cousins new car.

(https://i.postimg.cc/B6WR8ndJ/4-DB1-EDD8-6-C46-42-A1-831-B-64337500211-F.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/WDn5CTNy)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MjrSharpe on 23 July 2019, 16:14

Got my racingline big brake kit installed last week. The kit is a straight fit and took approximately  2 and half hours including bleeding. All the components are very good quality and the calipers in particular are very light. Just bedding the brakes in, but initial impressions are very good   :smiley:

https://ibb.co/PxdN3Dj

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: andy28 on 23 July 2019, 21:03

Quote from: MjrSharpe on 23 July 2019, 16:14

Got my racingline big brake kit installed last week. The kit is a straight fit and took approximately  2 and half hours including bleeding. All the components are very good quality and the calipers in particular are very light. Just bedding the brakes in, but initial impressions are very good   :smiley:

https://ibb.co/PxdN3Dj

They look great and nice to see they fit under an 18" alloy - or is that only with spacers/offset?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MjrSharpe on 24 July 2019, 08:50

Quote from: andy28 on 23 July 2019, 21:03

Quote from: MjrSharpe on 23 July 2019, 16:14

Got my racingline big brake kit installed last week. The kit is a straight fit and took approximately  2 and half hours including bleeding. All the components are very good quality and the calipers in particular are very light. Just bedding the brakes in, but initial impressions are very good   :smiley:

https://ibb.co/PxdN3Dj

They look great and nice to see they fit under an 18" alloy - or is that only with spacers/offset?

Thank you  :smiley:
I think that with OEM wheels you have to use either regular spacers or the 5mm spacers which Racingline supply. My wheels have an et of 45 so thankfully I didn't have to change anything and still have a good degree of clearance.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 31 July 2019, 15:58

A quiet day today aside from my son managing to pick up a nasty head injury when a fierce gust of wind crushed his head between his car door and roof as he got in. Ouch. One trip to the A&E later...

So, being as the ol’ car has been ignored of late I decided I’d shove it up on some mini ramps
(https://i.postimg.cc/8CvDgQ9s/67-BD0763-183-A-47-CA-BDF5-B61663758080.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/NyQZRVgw)icici bank locator (https://banks-nearme.com/icici-bank-near-me)

Then clipped this little fella into place
(https://i.postimg.cc/XvP8FtYK/ECC28-F7-A-9679-4-ADB-9425-8851-AA6-B9858.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Ny1mvJTL)

My old JB1 unit off my much missed R.

Initial thoughts? I only took it for a short run so can’t really give much of a verdict. The ECU will still be adapting. Pulls harder in third once the turbo gets into its stride, I didn’t have a clear enough run to form an opinion of performance in the higher gears, way too much traffic.


Whilst trying not to snap my head off craning my neck under the car routing cables I found this inlet which directs air pretty much nowhere! I’ll assume it’s for a DSG cooler, mines a stone age manual car.

(https://i.postimg.cc/bY9nfKf6/16794-AE8-8-D5-F-40-AE-93-C4-85726-CCD8144.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/F11zjCRc)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MjrSharpe on 31 July 2019, 16:49

Those little ramps look handy :)
Is the JB1 similar to the JB4? I had been deliberating between of these or a DTUK box, eventually going for the later. I imagine they are both fairly similar?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Paul70 on 31 July 2019, 19:43

MjrSharpe

I had a JB4 on my Clubsport for around 12 months but took it off when the clutch started to slip a few times and it was coming into winter.

On a pre ious 63 plate GTI I had a DTUK tuning box with the 3 programs. I did feel some difference with the DTUK box but was never fully convinced. I bought that in 2014 so perhaps there is a revised software.

Back to the JB1 vs JB4, I went for the JB4 after reading a number of reviews and was not disappointed. The install is more time consuming as you have to run a data cable through the engine bay to the OBD port but it’s not that difficult and I can guide you with a great instruction. It also intercepts a feed from the A/F sensor so there are 5 connections. The difference between the DTUK and JB4 is significant and the support is fantastic. The car felt a lot stronger and retained the OEM feel, I presume because it had more data input to make decisions but I am no expert into the workings.

Performance was much stronger - there are multiple maps to choose from, you can data log etc and get their (Burger Motorsport) expert feedback and recommendation on values.

I bought direct from the US, which was the cheapest way. I resold on eBay 12 months later and got £40 less than I paid.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Paul70 on 31 July 2019, 19:44

MjrSharpe
On a separate note, I love the racing line BBK you installed. How are you getting on with it?
Paul

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MjrSharpe on 31 July 2019, 23:25

Quote from: Paul70 on 31 July 2019, 19:44

MjrSharpe
On a separate note, I love the racing line BBK you installed. How are you getting on with it?
Paul

Thanks for the feedback on the jb1/4. Be interesting to drive back to back with the dtuk box and see how they both feel. I would live a racingline / revo map, but not sure there would be a great difference although based on your experience perhaps there would.
BBK is great:) feels very oem initially but has extra bite when required too. Love the look and it may be in my head but the turn in etc feels more responsive - possibly due to lighter calipers etc

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 01 August 2019, 07:43

I wouldn't have wasted your money on a dtuk box. Jb4 if you really wanted something removable but a proper remap is always better. Plus the customer service from dtuk is horrendous if you have any issues. You get what you pay for  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MjrSharpe on 01 August 2019, 08:26

Quote from: mcmaddy on 01 August 2019, 07:43

I wouldn't have wasted your money on a dtuk box. Jb4 if you really wanted something removable but a proper remap is always better. Plus the customer service from dtuk is horrendous if you have any issues. You get what you pay for  :whistle:

In fairness the difference in price between a revo/ racinline map and a dtuk box isn't that much. I got the box not long after getting the car and wanted something more warranty friendly. The car has just went out of warranty though, so this wouldn't be an issue any more. I did have one issue with box which turned out to be the wiring harness, but I found dtuk very good to deal with; they changed the whole unit and allowed me to upgrade to the bluetooth version which hadn't been available when I first bought it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Paul70 on 01 August 2019, 08:42

On the topic of map vs tuning box, I think the JB4 is the closest to a map but agree with McMaddy, a remap is the better option. I’ve driven an APR stage 1 R and is was noticeably quicker than my JB4 Clubsport. One point to note, I was running map2 on the JB4, which is generic. Map 6 allows you to custom tune and this is much closer to a remap and there is so much information on values with different hardware mods and as mentioned the support offered by George @ BMS is fantastic, so if you like to tinker this is a consideration.

If your car is a long term proposition I personally would remap but The JB4 can be removed and resold, which is another consideration.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Paul70 on 01 August 2019, 08:54

Good to hear you are enjoying the new brakes and I am sure the reduced weight will improve the turn in. I’ve read each calliper is around 4kg lighter than stock so 8 kg of unsprung weight should be noticeable. Did you do any weight comparison with the OEM components? The discs should be lighter too. What pads came with the kit? I was going to upgrade to CSS discs and fast road pads but the racing line upgrade is very tempting.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MjrSharpe on 01 August 2019, 10:27

Quote from: Paul70 on 01 August 2019, 08:54

Good to hear you are enjoying the new brakes and I am sure the reduced weight will improve the turn in. I’ve read each calliper is around 4kg lighter than stock so 8 kg of unsprung weight should be noticeable. Did you do any weight comparison with the OEM components? The discs should be lighter too. What pads came with the kit? I was going to upgrade to CSS discs and fast road pads but the racing line upgrade is very tempting.

I didn't do a comparison at the time, but I still have all the original parts so I must give them a weigh and see what they come out at (mine is not PP, so smaller brakes). Racing line kit is fantastic and really good quality. Unfortunately mine came supplied with brake lines for a MK 5, but Racing line were very good and rectified this very quickly. The pads themselves are supplied by Racing line but I'm not sure who the manufacturer is. There appears to be different compounds available on request as well.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 01 August 2019, 12:48

Quote from: MjrSharpe on 31 July 2019, 16:49

Those little ramps look handy :)
Is the JB1 similar to the JB4? I had been deliberating between of these or a DTUK box, eventually going for the later. I imagine they are both fairly similar?

The ramps are very handy for that bottom plug!

The JB1 is simpler than the JB4, I can’t remember what version mine is but it has 4 plugs.

I too had a DTUK box (sorry mcmaddy) on my 2013 GTI which was ok, it did a job and didn’t fry the clutch as it was no torque monster. Mine was an early DTUK box as I like to try new stuff having had ECU remaps on numerous previous cars. The downside of those early DTUK boxes was the need to take a power feed off the battery. My battery died a death at just over 12 months as I was using the car irregularly and kept forgetting to unplug the tuning box.
The DTUK box tended to run lean with the engine playing catch up as there’s no direct fuelling management.

After extensive research I went with a JB1 when I got my R. I’ve kept it on the standard map as really all I wanted was a bit of extra low to mid range shove living in a hilly part of the country. I’m not a traffic lights drag racer.
The JB1 felt smoother than the DTUK and did all I needed it to do so the data cable and map adjustments were never used.

The JB4 has the AFR tap so would be smoother still and slightly more powerful out of the box.
The beauty of the JB4 is the huge amount of adjustability and user fine tuning that can accommodate further bolt on mods without having to traipse back to tuners for map adjustments. There are loads of owners that can give advice from all around the world in dedicated forum threads with rolling road and data logging backup on top of the knowledge and advice from BMS themselves.

There’s probably little to nothing in it between most OBD remaps and a JB4, it’s merely down to personal preferences of how you want to get where you want to be, and whether you like getting your hands dirty! 



 

Title: Battery check.
Post by: rwleigh on 07 August 2019, 12:31

Connected my trusty CTEK charger today to give the battery a check.

(https://i.postimg.cc/yN0NsczX/CTEK.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 07 August 2019, 13:39

I got it back after a five-and-a-half week stay at the dealers!

Rattling door panels and creaking driver's seat, on top of yearly service.

Was waiting for the seat leather for over a month.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 10 August 2019, 11:58

Mine had a (minor) service  and MOT last week, and I had the air conditioning serviced as well.

All ok, but they (Peter Cooper, Southampton main dealer) discovered that the water pump was leaking slightly, which would explain the slight drop in coolant level.

The car is a 2014 model, and I took out the extended warranty through VW once the "Die Welt Auto" 12 month warranty expired, so a new water pump and installation (3.5 hours labour, apparently) should be covered by the warranty.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 15 August 2019, 15:33

Washed and waxed it. Next job will be to remove the wheels for a deep clean and to rotate the tyres to even out the wear.

(https://i.postimg.cc/t45XPFjS/20190815-151331.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/rDDX20zx)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: king monkey on 15 August 2019, 19:16

Quote from: Watts on 15 August 2019, 15:33

Washed and waxed it. Next job will be to remove the wheels for a deep clean and to rotate the tyres to even out the wear.

(https://i.postimg.cc/t45XPFjS/20190815-151331.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/rDDX20zx)

Looks great. I always think that the mirror caps work so well on yours. Lovely touch. Santiago’s look great when clean. Miss mine!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 15 August 2019, 20:13

Quote from: Watts on 15 August 2019, 15:33

Washed and waxed it. Next job will be to remove the wheels for a deep clean and to rotate the tyres to even out the wear.

Looking good as usual Watts  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 15 August 2019, 20:15

Quote from: king monkey on 15 August 2019, 19:16

Looks great. I always think that the mirror caps work so well on yours. Lovely touch. Santiago’s look great when clean. Miss mine!

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 15 August 2019, 20:13

Looking good as usual Watts  :smiley:

Cheers both :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MrJollygood on 16 August 2019, 17:20

Started to fit my black mirror caps (a la Watts) but it started to absolutely chuck it down.

On the passenger side, the mirror glass has come away from it's backing plate (I'd noticed it wobbling at speed recently) but while playing with the mirrors it came off in my hand. The black plastic piece that clips in to the mirror assembly is still attached but the glass itself has come unstuck from this backing plate. Any ideas on best way to re-attach it...superglue?

Greig

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 16 August 2019, 18:28

Plenty of good ideas here Mr Jollygood! http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=284683.msg2601246#msg2601246

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MrJollygood on 16 August 2019, 19:47

Silicone...as in what I use to seal the shower...?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jason b on 17 August 2019, 18:58

Finally made a booking for two more Falkens and the fitting of the new rear Brembo's disc and pads I purchased a while ago .. £80 I think they where, the originals are dreadful .. Really happy with this car  :smiley:

gave it a clean also

(https://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b559/ts030j/golf%20gti%207_zps7lx5jhaa.jpg) (https://s1291.photobucket.com/user/ts030j/media/golf%20gti%207_zps7lx5jhaa.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Rob_benton on 17 August 2019, 19:28

Painted  my rear disc hubs. I learnt not to bother again using a brush. Luckily had some silver spray to go over the brush lines and looks fine.

Also polished my exhaust box. I used metal polish and wire wool. It only took 5 minutes and now shines !
Then protected with dlux. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rajb on 19 August 2019, 14:42

Fitted a brand set of facelift rear lights to my Mk7. Love the newer look and the sequential indicators.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 19 August 2019, 14:58

Quote from: Jason b on 17 August 2019, 18:58

Finally made a booking for two more Falkens and the fitting of the new rear Brembo's disc and pads I purchased a while ago .. £80 I think they where, the originals are dreadful .. Really happy with this car  :smiley:

gave it a clean also

(https://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b559/ts030j/golf%20gti%207_zps7lx5jhaa.jpg) (https://s1291.photobucket.com/user/ts030j/media/golf%20gti%207_zps7lx5jhaa.jpg.html)

Looks well and loving the Photobucket decals  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jason b on 19 August 2019, 17:41

 :grin: I know who needs tcr spots   :whistle:

 well that didn't go to plan , euro car parts supplied the standard golf discs .. to there credit swapped to correct larger and brembos foc

 running Falkerns on all 4 now

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 20 August 2019, 18:49

Today, I reluctantly sold my GTi PP after 3 1/2 years of enjoying the car. Fond memories, it will be sorely missed.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 20 August 2019, 20:59

Quote from: clubsport on 20 August 2019, 18:49

Today, I reluctantly sold my GTi PP after 3 1/2 years of enjoying the car. Fond memories, it will be sorely missed.

what it's being replaced with?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 21 August 2019, 07:33

Quote from: mcmaddy on 20 August 2019, 20:59

Quote from: clubsport on 20 August 2019, 18:49

Today, I reluctantly sold my GTi PP after 3 1/2 years of enjoying the car. Fond memories, it will be sorely missed.

what it's being replaced with?

The only real option, another Golf GTi. I will still be hanging around this board.  :smiley: 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ginagee on 21 August 2019, 10:50

The white worm finally got to all four Austins. It's time to get them diamond cut, and recolouring the gloss black to anthracite. :cool:

(https://i955.photobucket.com/albums/ae35/GinaGeeGTi/IMG_1139_zps3wdkrlwt.jpeg) (http://s955.photobucket.com/user/GinaGeeGTi/media/IMG_1139_zps3wdkrlwt.jpeg.html)

The Austins are now with the great team at Transalloy Wheels in Batley, Leeds. So I'm now driving round on these. I kind of like the 'bad boy' look!!!!

(https://i955.photobucket.com/albums/ae35/GinaGeeGTi/IMG_1182_zpseek7rwpp.jpeg) (http://s955.photobucket.com/user/GinaGeeGTi/media/IMG_1182_zpseek7rwpp.jpeg.html)

Will share a photo or two of the completed refurb next week.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Moro on 21 August 2019, 20:46

My Oct 13 car wheels are still fine except for one which has the worm near the centre. I will be interested in your views on the refurbishment outcome!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ginagee on 22 August 2019, 14:29

Moro, your wheels have faired exceptionally well! :smiley: Admittedly, I had had a few kerb scrapes too - think I've become less careful in recent years. I'll share the refurb pics and views on the outcome. Transalloy did an excellent job on a couple of cars for my Husband so I'm hoping my Austins will look like new.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Carbon VW on 22 August 2019, 19:48

Prepped the car for winter with a detail. Just the wheels to seal now tomorrow. Just reading the above regarding wheels, my Austin’s are from August 2013 and no white worm to report. Thankfully haven’t kerbed any yet. Car six years old now and still love it 50k miles in  :smiley:

<a href="http://s782.photobucket.com/user/kemp1011/media/6DE11680-219E-4588-A2AE-251C79E349EA_zps7htrxm2y.jpeg.html" target="_blank"><img src="https://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy102/kemp1011/6DE11680-219E-4588-A2AE-251C79E349EA_zps7htrxm2y.jpeg" border="0" alt=" photo 6DE11680-219E-4588-A2AE-251C79E349EA_zps7htrxm2y.jpeg"/></a>

<a href="http://s782.photobucket.com/user/kemp1011/media/739D3D4E-B23C-4A62-80E4-1A073EFCBBC7_zpsqpnbyjvl.jpeg.html" target="_blank"><img src="https://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy102/kemp1011/739D3D4E-B23C-4A62-80E4-1A073EFCBBC7_zpsqpnbyjvl.jpeg" border="0" alt=" photo 739D3D4E-B23C-4A62-80E4-1A073EFCBBC7_zpsqpnbyjvl.jpeg"/></a>

<a href="http://s782.photobucket.com/user/kemp1011/media/6DE11680-219E-4588-A2AE-251C79E349EA_zps7htrxm2y.jpeg.html" target="_blank"><img src="https://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy102/kemp1011/6DE11680-219E-4588-A2AE-251C79E349EA_zps7htrxm2y.jpeg" border="0" alt=" photo 6DE11680-219E-4588-A2AE-251C79E349EA_zps7htrxm2y.jpeg"/></a>

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 22 August 2019, 20:19

Quote from: Carbon VW on 22 August 2019, 19:48

Prepped the car for winter with a detail. Just the wheels to seal now tomorrow. Just reading the above regarding wheels, my Austin’s are from August 2013 and no white worm to report. Thankfully haven’t kerbed any yet. Car six years old now and still love it 50k miles in  :smiley:

You've certainly taken great care of it, looks amazing for a 6 year old car! :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rajb on 22 August 2019, 22:09

I just bought the BMS black billet tips in the for sale section.

Can’t wait to receive them and get them on.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Carbon VW on 22 August 2019, 22:15

Quote from: Watts on 22 August 2019, 20:19

Quote from: Carbon VW on 22 August 2019, 19:48

Prepped the car for winter with a detail. Just the wheels to seal now tomorrow. Just reading the above regarding wheels, my Austin’s are from August 2013 and no white worm to report. Thankfully haven’t kerbed any yet. Car six years old now and still love it 50k miles in  :smiley:

You've certainly taken great care of it, looks amazing for a 6 year old car! :smiley:

Cheers Watts  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ginagee on 27 August 2019, 11:04

Here's one of my refurbed diamond cut & anthracite Austins, Transalloy took the photo. I've got them on the car now, it looks fantastic. Will post pics later.

(https://i.postimg.cc/prNtMy07/69697339-406118963231041-3410288463491104768-o.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/BLCzxZfc)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kmpowell on 27 August 2019, 12:28

Quote from: Ginagee on 27 August 2019, 11:04

Here's one of my refurbed diamond cut & anthracite Austins, Transalloy took the photo. I've got them on the car now, it looks fantastic. Will post pics later.

(https://i.postimg.cc/prNtMy07/69697339-406118963231041-3410288463491104768-o.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/BLCzxZfc)

Sat directly on a concrete surface?!? :shocked:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 27 August 2019, 13:14

Quote from: kmpowell on 27 August 2019, 12:28

Quote from: Ginagee on 27 August 2019, 11:04

Here's one of my refurbed diamond cut & anthracite Austins, Transalloy took the photo. I've got them on the car now, it looks fantastic. Will post pics later.

Sat directly on a concrete surface?!? :shocked:

Not like you can see the back of the wheels anyway!  :grin:

I'm sure they must be pretty careful not to damage wheels before a customer has even got them back though but does seem to be sat directly on the floor...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Carbon VW on 31 August 2019, 13:21

Fitted carbon fiber mirror caps from Ultimate Customs. What a PITA to fit bit worth it as I though they look great with the CSG paintwork.  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Rhoderunner on 03 September 2019, 18:00

Hi Gina, your wheels look fantastic with the anthracite  :cool:, I have been considering going to Transalloy in Batley for a re-furb of two of my Austins and after seeing yours I might go for the same, I live in Brighouse & have a white 2013 GTI PP with DSG, DCC, Pan Roof, Park Assist & Vienna Leather. How much did it cost for the wheels doing if you don't mind me asking?
Thanks Ian     

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MjrSharpe on 05 September 2019, 13:50

Fitted a forge turbo muffler delete. Simple enough job but fiddly at the same time! Car sounds slightly rortier to my ears and seems a big stronger during acceleration. Could be placebo, but I'm pleased with the results :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Robo999 on 07 September 2019, 19:00

Fitted racingline r600, ramair intake hise, ramair turbo elbow, gfb dv+, and the racingline coolant relocation pipe. All looks good. Little bit more sound as well as response. See how it goes when i drive to scotland next week  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 08 September 2019, 19:52

Mine took me and my OH for a lovely sunny day out to Brooklands Museum in Weybridge - https://www.brooklandsmuseum.com/ a great place and today was an event for the 50th birthday of the Ford Capri :smiley: My first two cars were Capris and although in reality there weren't the last word in engineering or driving dynamics, I do look back fondly to simpler times when all you needed was a socket set and a Haynes manual and all the little maladies were easily sorted. Mind you, it was a good thing as there were things going wrong fairly often :rolleyes: Anyway, it was a great day and some beautifully presented cars, some of them very rare too. Never seen so many RS3100s in one place! As soon as I got home I was looking at adverts for sale and trying to convince myself keeping one on the drive would be fine...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 08 September 2019, 20:18

Quote from: Watts on 08 September 2019, 19:52

Mine took me and my OH for a lovely sunny day out to Brooklands Museum in Weybridge - https://www.brooklandsmuseum.com/ a great place and today was an event for the 50th birthday of the Ford Capri :smiley: My first two cars were Capris and although in reality there weren't the last word in engineering or driving dynamics, I do look back fondly to simpler times when all you needed was a socket set and a Haynes manual and all the little maladies were easily sorted. Mind you, it was a good thing as there were things going wrong fairly often :rolleyes: Anyway, it was a great day and some beautifully presented cars, some of them very rare too. Never seen so many RS3100s in one place! As soon as I got home I was looking at adverts for sale and trying to convince myself keeping one on the drive would be fine...

Sounds like a good day out Watts.

One of the regrets of my youth was buying an Escort XR3i (I had two of them and a non injection XR3!) when I could have bought a nearly new Capri 2.8 injection Special. I think the fact that the Capri was RWD and potentially a bit tail happy in certain weather / road conditions put me off. I’d have loved to have owned one of the run-out 280 Brooklands Capri’s in Brooklands Green only paintwork.

Nostalgia just kicked in and I just Googled Capri 280 Brooklands........... :smiley:

https://www.motoringresearch.com/car-news/features/ford-capri-280-road-test/

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 08 September 2019, 20:47

There was some tail happy action up the test hill today! A fair few were clearly fitted with turbos and some V8s, they got up the hill pretty sharpish! There were a few 280s but I must admit to being fond of the earlier models. There was a great looking 1970 3000E in red. One of mine was a slightly later facelift 3000GT in yellow. If only I'd been able to keep it...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Yusee on 08 September 2019, 21:04

Quote from: Watts on 08 September 2019, 19:52

Mine took me and my OH for a lovely sunny day out to Brooklands Museum in Weybridge - https://www.brooklandsmuseum.com/ a great place and today was an event for the 50th birthday of the Ford Capri :smiley: My first two cars were Capris and although in reality there weren't the last word in engineering or driving dynamics, I do look back fondly to simpler times when all you needed was a socket set and a Haynes manual and all the little maladies were easily sorted. Mind you, it was a good thing as there were things going wrong fairly often :rolleyes: Anyway, it was a great day and some beautifully presented cars, some of them very rare too. Never seen so many RS3100s in one place! As soon as I got home I was looking at adverts for sale and trying to convince myself keeping one on the drive would be fine...

I know exactly what you mean about the simplicity of older cars. In fact I have just this week bought a 1988 Peugeot 205 gti.
Had one when young,  which i’d mainly self service (or my dad would).
Couldn’t be happier- 2 Gtis to choose from, depending on mood. One raw, one cooked. Marvellous!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 08 September 2019, 21:10

Quote from: Yusee on 08 September 2019, 21:04

I know exactly what you mean about the simplicity of older cars. In fact I have just this week bought a 1988 Peugeot 205 gti.
Had one when young,  which i’d mainly self service (or my dad would).
Couldn’t be happier- 2 Gtis to choose from, depending on mood. One raw, one cooked. Marvellous!

 :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Philb280 on 08 September 2019, 22:32

Quote from: SRGTD on 08 September 2019, 20:18

Quote from: Watts on 08 September 2019, 19:52

Mine took me and my OH for a lovely sunny day out to Brooklands Museum in Weybridge - https://www.brooklandsmuseum.com/ a great place and today was an event for the 50th birthday of the Ford Capri :smiley: My first two cars were Capris and although in reality there weren't the last word in engineering or driving dynamics, I do look back fondly to simpler times when all you needed was a socket set and a Haynes manual and all the little maladies were easily sorted. Mind you, it was a good thing as there were things going wrong fairly often :rolleyes: Anyway, it was a great day and some beautifully presented cars, some of them very rare too. Never seen so many RS3100s in one place! As soon as I got home I was looking at adverts for sale and trying to convince myself keeping one on the drive would be fine...

Sounds like a good day out Watts.

One of the regrets of my youth was buying an Escort XR3i (I had two of them and a non injection XR3!) when I could have bought a nearly new Capri 2.8 injection Special. I think the fact that the Capri was RWD and potentially a bit tail happy in certain weather / road conditions put me off. I’d have loved to have owned one of the run-out 280 Brooklands Capri’s in Brooklands Green only paintwork.

Nostalgia just kicked in and I just Googled Capri 280 Brooklands........... :smiley:

https://www.motoringresearch.com/car-news/features/ford-capri-280-road-test/

I was lucky enough to have a 280 - wanted a Capri when I was younger but something else always seemed to crop up , so sold an Accord Type R and bought the 280 - fully restored paid just £3000. Sold it in 2008 after 7 years of ownership and regretted it ever since. Great fun to drive and a proper head turner.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 09 September 2019, 09:07

Great blast out in the Peaks yesterday am.. Covered 60 miles and averaged 22 from filling up though but worth it  :cool:

(https://i.postimg.cc/0jxJDf8k/IMG-0499.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/k614dW6z)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 09 September 2019, 19:32

Quote from: Yusee on 08 September 2019, 21:04

I know exactly what you mean about the simplicity of older cars. In fact I have just this week bought a 1988 Peugeot 205 gti.
Had one when young,  which i’d mainly self service (or my dad would).
Couldn’t be happier- 2 Gtis to choose from, depending on mood. One raw, one cooked. Marvellous!

What engine? 1.9 or 1.6?
I had a 1988 1.9 back in the day. Great fun but shocking quality!
One of the best fun per ££££ cars ever built and I nearly bought a restored one some years back, I’ll assume they change hands for much more money now(?)

Get some photos up (unless you have in another thread), I’d love to see it.

Mine creaked, squeaked and rattled like hell and was only a couple years old at best when I had it.
It bad non assisted steering too which was really heavy and at odds with the lightness of the other controls. Definitely one car you’d never need a pedalbox for!!
Mine had the common fault of stalling if steering lock was applied at low revs. The front drop links used to fail too.

A friend of mine had a Team Hartwell modified 1989 1.9 at the same time. His rattled less and went much faster! I think it was 160 bhp and had a very noisy stainless exhaust.
He also had Bilstein suspension which made the ride height a bit more sports hatch like and unlike mk2 and mk3 Golf Bilsteins they didn’t ruin the ride quality.
He ended up chopping it in for a Mazda MX5 of all things then promptly ended up needing a bigger car again when he got his girlfriend pregnant. C’est la vie!


Back to Capris, when I was at school one of my best friends’ older brother had a 3.0 Ghia auto in gold with a brown vinyl roof. Not a bad car for an 18 year old apprentice!
Many fond memories of that rude engine noise and its ability to do some impressive wheelspins!
Nearest car to it nowadays would be a 5.0 Mustang I guess?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Yusee on 09 September 2019, 22:42

Quote from: Exonian on 09 September 2019, 19:32

Quote from: Yusee on 08 September 2019, 21:04

I know exactly what you mean about the simplicity of older cars. In fact I have just this week bought a 1988 Peugeot 205 gti.
Had one when young,  which i’d mainly self service (or my dad would).
Couldn’t be happier- 2 Gtis to choose from, depending on mood. One raw, one cooked. Marvellous!

What engine? 1.9 or 1.6?
I had a 1988 1.9 back in the day. Great fun but shocking quality!
One of the best fun per ££££ cars ever built and I nearly bought a restored one some years back, I’ll assume they change hands for much more money now(?)

Get some photos up (unless you have in another thread), I’d love to see it.

Mine creaked, squeaked and rattled like hell and was only a couple years old at best when I had it.
It bad non assisted steering too which was really heavy and at odds with the lightness of the other controls. Definitely one car you’d never need a pedalbox for!!
Mine had the common fault of stalling if steering lock was applied at low revs. The front drop links used to fail too.

A friend of mine had a Team Hartwell modified 1989 1.9 at the same time. His rattled less and went much faster! I think it was 160 bhp and had a very noisy stainless exhaust.
He also had Bilstein suspension which made the ride height a bit more sports hatch like and unlike mk2 and mk3 Golf Bilsteins they didn’t ruin the ride quality.
He ended up chopping it in for a Mazda MX5 of all things then promptly ended up needing a bigger car again when he got his girlfriend pregnant. C’est la vie!


Back to Capris, when I was at school one of my best friends’ older brother had a 3.0 Ghia auto in gold with a brown vinyl roof. Not a bad car for an 18 year old apprentice!
Many fond memories of that rude engine noise and its ability to do some impressive wheelspins!
Nearest car to it nowadays would be a 5.0 Mustang I guess?

Just bought a 1.9. Would've happily bought a 1.6, but happened to see a 1.9 which looked to have had an easy life- 25 years with one couple who hardly used it for the last 10.
My first 2 cars were Peugeot hot hatches- a 309 XSi ( which had the 1.6 115bhp engine) followed by a 1.9 205.
It's the only car I regret selling.
They do rattle, no doubt- not as well put together as veedubs but I think they're actually pretty robust.
Didn't have any major reliability problems with either of mine back in the day.
The fuel injection systems are a bit erratic- never idle smoothly- and the 309 was afflicted by a stalling issue I never really got to the bottom of- but neither ever broke down despite both going into high mileage.

They are pretty expensive now- I paid just under £8k for a few owner car with 96k miles- everything works, engine is strong, body and interior excellent. I drove it 160 miles back to the Midlands from Sussex last week- surprisingly stable at motorway speeds- more miles in 1 journey than it had covered in the last 10 years! Thoroughly enjoyed the drive- the car was as I expected and how I remembered from over 20 years ago. Only thing I had forgotten was how heavy that steering is when parking. Bloody hell it's hard work!
I intend to keep my golf and 205 a fair few years and use them both regularly- I reckon the 205 will be cheaper to run given that it shouldn't depreciate, nothing will be too expensive to fix, and insurance is costing £96 per year for 3000 miles!
I had to do a clever bit of man maths to convince the wife it was the right thing to buy a car I don't really need.
Anyway, I feel very lucky to own 2 brilliant and contrasting hot hatches- i'm a bit of a technophobe but will try and get some pics up when I work out how to do it!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 10 September 2019, 09:39

Look at you two Pug fanboys, you need to take this conversation to a new thread!  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 10 September 2019, 10:12

I remember the 205. My best friend had one back in the day.

He needed a new clutch and was told by the spares counter that there were 4 possible ones for his model/year and that to bring it in so they could see which one he needed. He brought it in and they scratched their heads... seems that there were five possible clutches... and they had never seen the fifth one and he walked away without a clutch :-/

Gotta love French parts bin specials.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 10 September 2019, 13:16

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 10 September 2019, 09:39

Look at you two Pug fanboys, you need to take this conversation to a new thread!  :grin:

It’s traditional to hijack threads round here.
Someone will be along with a snow foam pic or another intake on their mk7 soon enough.

In the meantime...  :grin:

I actually didn’t keep my 205 very long.
Like yusee, it didn’t ever break down but had loads of running faults such as an oil bathed air filter that used to leak oil onto the manifold so when the engine got hot it would look like it was on fire!

Still, the British built 309 was far worse, I hired a brand new one to go to my grandfather’s funeral in as I had passengers and owned a knackered mk1 Scirocco GTI at the time and one of the first things I noticed on the A30 heading west was the amount of daylight visible through the door seals! Good job it wasn’t raining!!

My 205 was soon traded for a staid mk2 Golf GTI 8v of 1989 vintage.
Much better built, much less fun.
A Golf GTI and a 205 GTI in the same household covers all bases :afro:

Oh, for pics, quickest and easiest is postimage.org

Back on topic...

I’ve not even looked at my mk7 for four weeks so I haven’t done anything to it today!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ginagee on 11 September 2019, 13:51

(https://i.postimg.cc/wvj755Hq/IMG-1224.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/t18qpxYw)

Yup, sorry to interrupt! As promised: freshly diamond cut Austins with anthracite colour photo!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 11 September 2019, 17:29

Never mind this Golf talk, I had a couple of Frenchies too. First was a 405 SRI with the same 1.9 engine as the 205 GTI. It was flimsy and rattled and creaked at about 20,000 miles old, but by 100,000 miles, the the rattles and creaks hadn't got any worse. Nothing broke, nothing fell off, it was actually a very good car in it's day.

A Citroen ZX Volcane followed that. I succumb to it's leather seats and air-con. Same engine again and pretty dam good. The only mishap was me attempting to cross a deep ford without realising how low the air intake was. It simple stalled due to the ingested water, so we pushed it out, pulled the spark plugs out and turned it over to force most of the water out. It fired up and spluttered for a bit, but drove it home, changed the oil and all was good again for as long as I kept it.   

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Yusee on 11 September 2019, 19:33

Yeah, you have to enjoy the rattles and creaks when you buy french. It’s part of the experience. The german car buyer, on the other hand, will listen out for barely audible sounds- then to the dealer to strip out the whole interior!
What happened to Peugeot?! they’ve made nothing but crap since the 90s. Shame.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 11 September 2019, 21:26

Quote from: Yusee on 11 September 2019, 19:33

What happened to Peugeot?! they’ve made nothing but crap since the 90s. Shame.

Amen to that

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Philb280 on 13 September 2019, 12:30

Just ticked over on to 27000 miles

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 14 September 2019, 08:43

Car cleaned. Up early, all done and dusted before the neighbour can ask me to do his  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: hobbes22 on 14 September 2019, 20:04

Quote from: Ginagee on 11 September 2019, 13:51

(https://i.postimg.cc/wvj755Hq/IMG-1224.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/t18qpxYw)

Yup, sorry to interrupt! As promised: freshly diamond cut Austins with anthracite colour photo!

Very Nice, who did the refurb?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 14 September 2019, 20:07

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 14 September 2019, 08:43

Car cleaned. Up early, all done and dusted before the neighbour can ask me to do his  :grin:

(https://i.ibb.co/52yTQwR/Screenshot-20190914-200433.png) (https://ibb.co/x30hnd7)
#nofilter😎

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ginagee on 15 September 2019, 11:41

Quote from: hobbes22 on 14 September 2019, 20:04

Quote from: Ginagee on 11 September 2019, 13:51

(https://i.postimg.cc/wvj755Hq/IMG-1224.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/t18qpxYw)

Yup, sorry to interrupt! As promised: freshly diamond cut Austins with anthracite colour photo!

Very Nice, who did the refurb?

TransAlloy Wheels in Leeds: https://www.yorkshirealloywheelrepairs.co.uk
I'm very happy with the result, makes the car look new again. Anthracite (with a little bit of sparkle) instead of the the gloss black looks cleaner for longer and goes well with the silver paint. Also makes the tyres looks blacker, if you know what I mean. :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 15 September 2019, 13:06

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 14 September 2019, 20:07

#nofilter😎

The car and wheels both look fantastic, good work!  :afro:

Quote from: Ginagee on 15 September 2019, 11:41

TransAlloy Wheels in Leeds: https://www.yorkshirealloywheelrepairs.co.uk
I'm very happy with the result, makes the car look new again. Anthracite (with a little bit of sparkle) instead of the the gloss black looks cleaner for longer and goes well with the silver paint. Also makes the tyres looks blacker, if you know what I mean. :smiley:

It’s a really good idea having the wheels done that colour, similar to the paint scheme on the original Mk5 GTI Monza IIs. The grey is far more practical than the black and looks great

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 16 September 2019, 10:12

(https://i.ibb.co/f4zkTZx/IMG-20190916-100732.jpg) (https://ibb.co/2g1vpRk)

Some people fear going to the dentist. I fear MOT's.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: andy28 on 16 September 2019, 10:26

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 16 September 2019, 10:12

(https://i.ibb.co/f4zkTZx/IMG-20190916-100732.jpg) (https://ibb.co/2g1vpRk)

Some people fear going to the dentist. I fear MOT's.

Looking good and it will all be fine!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 16 September 2019, 13:09

Quote from: andy28 on 16 September 2019, 10:26

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 16 September 2019, 10:12

(https://i.ibb.co/f4zkTZx/IMG-20190916-100732.jpg) (https://ibb.co/2g1vpRk)

Some people fear going to the dentist. I fear MOT's.

Looking good and it will all be fine!

Advisory on tyres which I knew about. Asked about the discs and pads as VW mentioned them when it was in for service and he said they were fine. Probably just VW fishing for work.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: andy28 on 23 September 2019, 09:07

Changed my DSG paddles for S2T ones  :cool:

I had some Racingline(ish) ones as I couldn't justify the price but I saw some 2nd hand ones on Friday and went for it. I can only echo what Booth11 and others have said before, they look and feel fantastic!

Before
(https://i.postimg.cc/GmrJhxXQ/DSC-3172.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/dLHT5rPk)

Now
(https://i.postimg.cc/rz2mFzj0/DSC-3173.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/9w1VLmvC)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 23 September 2019, 09:17

Quote from: andy28 on 23 September 2019, 09:07

Changed my DSG paddles for S2T ones  :cool:

I had some Racingline(ish) ones as I couldn't justify the price but I saw some 2nd hand ones on Friday and went for it. I can only echo what Booth11 and others have said before, they look and feel fantastic!


Now
(https://i.postimg.cc/rz2mFzj0/DSC-3173.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/9w1VLmvC)

They look great Andy! I much prefer the solid look, the cut out ones don’t really suit the Golf in my opinion. It does bug me why they didn’t fit something a bit larger to the performance Golfs. Merc and BMW manage it, even in their mildly sporty models.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: andy28 on 23 September 2019, 09:39

Cheers Jim and I agree - the stock paddles are hard to use in comparison to these.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 23 September 2019, 16:27

The ultimate indignity, taken it to the tip :shocked: :whistle:

On Saturday though it took me to the Bluebell Railway where I drove this:

(https://i.postimg.cc/QxC0r00N/jh16-om.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

https://www.bluebell-railway.co.uk/bluebell/pics/65/jh16.html

And what a treat it was too, even being the fireman was very enjoyable. I'd thoroughly recommend booking an experience with them :smiley: I'd like to add that I'm not a train buff but enjoy learning about the engineering and the mechanics. I hadn't realised just how much there was to it. Apparently most drivers take 10 years to qualify!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Carbon VW on 28 September 2019, 19:13

Changed the rear discs and pads myself. 85km and the rear pads completely gone. The discs were very corroded and grooved. Looks like very poor quality. Replaced with quality Brembo discs and pads. Will also be keeping the handbrake off as much as possible when parked up for the evening as the pads sure do like to weld themselves onto the discs. Just for information l, the front discs are perfect and plenty of meat left on the front pads. Rear discs and pads were very easy to change but VCDS or similar required to retract the piston.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 29 September 2019, 10:52

Quote from: Carbon VW on 28 September 2019, 19:13

Changed the rear discs and pads myself. 85km and the rear pads completely gone. The discs were very corroded and grooved. Looks like very poor quality. Replaced with quality Brembo discs and pads. Will also be keeping the handbrake off as much as possible when parked up for the evening as the pads sure do like to weld themselves onto the discs. Just for information l, the front discs are perfect and plenty of meat left on the front pads. Rear discs and pads were very easy to change but VCDS or similar required to retract the piston.

Strange how the rears wore out first. Maybe the chassis control favours the rear brakes more to balance the handling?

@ Watts, the steam train driving sounds fun! There’s hard work and there’s proper hard work and I’d imagine it fell into the latter category. My eldest son was really into Thomas the Tank and I seem to recall the Bluebell Line featuring in that(?). I also remember him wanting to know all about the workings of steam engines and all the tanks and valves and pistons and...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 27 November 2019, 15:00

Well, I've FINALLY done it after a year's worth of researching. It's booked in with Rick at Unicorn at the start of the new year for a stage 1 engine + DSG remap.

I decided to go for stage 1 rather than stage 2 as I was concerned that adding a downpipe would ruin the overall refinement by adding extra noise, whether it would or not is another story but it's a risk I'd rather not take + not only that I've read that a downpipe, when added to the CSS exhaust, sounds awful. I'd much rather have ~ 25 bhp less and a drone free interior.

Next up on the list is going to be the Clubsport rear diffuser and the TCR spoiler. Just need a bit of sunshine now to get all the new bits fitted but something tells me we might be in for a bit of a wait...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 27 November 2019, 15:10

I’ve been for a passenger ride in a Unicorn modified car, lovely smooth delivery. Money well spent.
Stage 1 sensible on a FWD car on UK roads with UK weather. You’ll certainly not notice the 25bhp difference very often but will save a bucket load of cash.

I think it’s Maxton sell an add on to the standard CS rear diffuser that has a nice sculpted centre section. I was considering that for mine at one point. The standard CS one is a bit plain.


Edit, found it https://maxtondesign.eu/product-ger-7735-HECKANSATZ-VW-GOLF-Mk7-GTI-CLUBSPORT.html

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 27 November 2019, 15:37

You're right about saving a bucket load of cash, I worked out it'd be roughly £1500 more to do stage 2 properly but that wasn't the issue for me. It was more about keeping the car the perfect all-rounder and by going stage 2 I think it would've upset the balance ever so slightly if that makes sense.

I'm not usually a fan of aftermarket splitters etc as I prefer to go down the OEM+ route when modding but I quite like that centre section by Maxton.

Glad to hear you've had experience of a Unicorn modded car, I'm sure I've made the right choice from reading the reviews they get.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 27 November 2019, 20:09

Keeping that balance is vital on a daily driver.
You always have the option at a later date to go further than stage 1.

I’m very much an OEM+ person myself but spotted that diffuser section by chance and thought it was how it should have come from the factory.


Unicorn are/were massively popular over on VWROC and feedback always excellent. Good value too.
The owner of the car I was taken out in was delighted with the map.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: king monkey on 30 November 2019, 10:07

Recently bought the Autoglym Polar Wash and Polar Seal. Used it a couple of times now so thought I’d report my comprehensive findings.

1. The Wash is rubbish
2. The Seal is awesome.

Carry on

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: hobbes22 on 30 November 2019, 10:38

Quote from: king monkey on 30 November 2019, 10:07

Recently bought the Autoglym Polar Wash and Polar Seal. Used it a couple of times now so thought I’d report my comprehensive findings.

1. The Wash is rubbish
2. The Seal is awesome.

Carry on

I'd not heard of these, but have just had a look. They look really good!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: king monkey on 30 November 2019, 16:09

Quote from: hobbes22 on 30 November 2019, 10:38

Quote from: king monkey on 30 November 2019, 10:07

Recently bought the Autoglym Polar Wash and Polar Seal. Used it a couple of times now so thought I’d report my comprehensive findings.

1. The Wash is rubbish
2. The Seal is awesome.

Carry on

I'd not heard of these, but have just had a look. They look really good!

They’re both applied through a lance so I bought two extra lance bottles from eBay. Problem with the wash is it’s so thin and watery that by the time you come to use your wash pad there’s nothing really left. I used it as a prewash last time then used my normal shampoo and it was great. Just a stage you don’t need when you’ve already foamed. I’ll use it like this until it’s gone though.

The Seal is brilliant. Takes literally a few minutes to seal the entire car and it beads very very well indeed. Great results for no effort. Products are always on offer in Halfords too.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: hobbes22 on 30 November 2019, 19:19

Think i will pick up some of the seal next time i'm going past Halfords.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 03 December 2019, 13:26

New tyres all around  :smiley:

Goodyear Eagle F1, not the best time of year to assess these though!

(https://i.postimg.cc/bNd0zYWK/23848908-EDFF-4062-BA28-D3647-ACAFDF3.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/bscSgPzT)

(https://i.postimg.cc/SN56jFpj/8-B30-AD86-C0-B8-482-A-A096-1261505-A0-DE3.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/3dX4bqNH)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 03 December 2019, 13:38

Had the low pressure warning come on telling me the nearside front was low, and sure enough it went from 38 psi 2 days ago to 30 psi this morning. Took it to my local tyre shop (that I trust) and after 30 minutes checking they found a small nail like metal piece right in the corner of the tread - a tyre that is with still 6.5mm of tread left  >:( >:(

So that was it tyre is toast as it couldn't be repaired where the nail was, and new Pirelli P-Zero fitted - not really what I wanted on the lead up to Christmas.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Andy198 on 03 December 2019, 14:42

I gave the car a wash and headed out for a walk on a local Heath - cold but enjoyed it. I think after a lifetime of driving manuals, I'm really enjoying 'learning' the DSG. It has some funny ways, but its never too late to learn.  :wink:
(https://i.postimg.cc/0jRJV2Cq/IMG-0392.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 03 December 2019, 22:08

Currently in Norfolk, most of the way through the annual pre-Christmas family visits having driven from London to Blackpool on Saturday then to Norfolk yesterday. A fair few hundred miles covered in comfort and economy. With my current dilemma of whether or not to upgrade to a TCR, I'm wondering why given how good this car is at everything and at no point have I thought I needed more power or DSG. Still tempted though, however my first choice (TR) seems to have gone...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 04 December 2019, 13:38

Quote from: Watts on 03 December 2019, 22:08

Currently in Norfolk, most of the way through the annual pre-Christmas family visits having driven from London to Blackpool on Saturday then to Norfolk yesterday. A fair few hundred miles covered in comfort and economy. With my current dilemma of whether or not to upgrade to a TCR, I'm wondering why given how good this car is at everything and at no point have I thought I needed more power or DSG. Still tempted though, however my first choice (TR) seems to have gone...

Sounds like you are talking yourself of buying one quite nicely without any further forum input needed at all!  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 04 December 2019, 13:48

Quote from: Watts on 03 December 2019, 22:08

Currently in Norfolk, most of the way through the annual pre-Christmas family visits having driven from London to Blackpool on Saturday then to Norfolk yesterday. A fair few hundred miles covered in comfort and economy. With my current dilemma of whether or not to upgrade to a TCR, I'm wondering why given how good this car is at everything and at no point have I thought I needed more power or DSG. Still tempted though, however my first choice (TR) seems to have gone...

I know exactly what you mean, I drove 5 hours in my previous PP to collect my CS. I was so impressed on that drive with the PP as an allrounder, I wondered why I was changing my car? :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 04 December 2019, 14:16

I keep looking at Clubsports, I'd absolutely love one but I can't justify the cost. I'm booked in for a remap next month so hopefully that'll keep me interested. Started modding too, Clubsport S muffler on its way from Latvia.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 04 December 2019, 14:33

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 04 December 2019, 14:16

I keep looking at Clubsports, I'd absolutely love one but I can't justify the cost. I'm booked in for a remap next month so hopefully that'll keep me interested. Started modding too, Clubsport S muffler on its way from Latvia.

You getting it dyno'd as well? Need to look at booking that dyno-day at Barnsley...!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 04 December 2019, 18:30

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 04 December 2019, 13:38

Quote from: Watts on 03 December 2019, 22:08

Currently in Norfolk, most of the way through the annual pre-Christmas family visits having driven from London to Blackpool on Saturday then to Norfolk yesterday. A fair few hundred miles covered in comfort and economy. With my current dilemma of whether or not to upgrade to a TCR, I'm wondering why given how good this car is at everything and at no point have I thought I needed more power or DSG. Still tempted though, however my first choice (TR) seems to have gone...

Sounds like you are talking yourself of buying one quite nicely without any further forum input needed at all!  :grin:

It's my wallet doing the talking :whistle: :rolleyes: :laugh: The Volkswizard car is now at £29k which is a great deal for a really well specced car and my head says DO IT! But although I like the grey, I don't love it and that's important to me. If it was a bit closer I would go and have a look but at around a 4-5 hour round trip, I'm struggling to find the time to go.

Quote from: clubsport on 04 December 2019, 13:48

I know exactly what you mean, I drove 5 hours in my previous PP to collect my CS. I was so impressed on that drive with the PP as an allrounder, I wondered why I was changing my car? :)

It certainly doesn't help in deciding does it! I've done 3 long runs since Saturday covering around 650 miles and it was perfect, no complaints at all. Another 250 miles to cover this Friday to Sunday and no doubt it'll be great then too.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 05 December 2019, 08:50

Quote from: Watts on 04 December 2019, 18:30

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 04 December 2019, 13:38

Quote from: Watts on 03 December 2019, 22:08

Currently in Norfolk, most of the way through the annual pre-Christmas family visits having driven from London to Blackpool on Saturday then to Norfolk yesterday. A fair few hundred miles covered in comfort and economy. With my current dilemma of whether or not to upgrade to a TCR, I'm wondering why given how good this car is at everything and at no point have I thought I needed more power or DSG. Still tempted though, however my first choice (TR) seems to have gone...

Sounds like you are talking yourself of buying one quite nicely without any further forum input needed at all!  :grin:

It's my wallet doing the talking :whistle: :rolleyes: :laugh: The Volkswizard car is now at £29k which is a great deal for a really well specced car and my head says DO IT! But although I like the grey, I don't love it and that's important to me. If it was a bit closer I would go and have a look but at around a 4-5 hour round trip, I'm struggling to find the time to go.

Quote from: clubsport on 04 December 2019, 13:48

I know exactly what you mean, I drove 5 hours in my previous PP to collect my CS. I was so impressed on that drive with the PP as an allrounder, I wondered why I was changing my car? :)

It certainly doesn't help in deciding does it! I've done 3 long runs since Saturday covering around 650 miles and it was perfect, no complaints at all. Another 250 miles to cover this Friday to Sunday and no doubt it'll be great then too.

How many miles you at now Watts? When you look on paper it probably makes absolutely no sense to swap. But cars are often something you buy with your heart as much as your head if you're that sort of person. I've got to start looking after Christmas as mine will be gone at the start of June. Unless there is an appealing option on the settlement of the lease...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 05 December 2019, 09:14

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 05 December 2019, 08:50

How many miles you at now Watts? When you look on paper it probably makes absolutely no sense to swap. But cars are often something you buy with your heart as much as your head if you're that sort of person. I've got to start looking after Christmas as mine will be gone at the start of June. Unless there is an appealing option on the settlement of the lease...

I'm at around 37k miles now and yes, it makes no sense to swap. If I really like a car then I do tend to keep it, same with most things even at the expense of a potential profit (not cars!) as I won't let go.

June sounds like a good time to change if you are buying yourself and will be happy with a 6 month old car, a 7.5 with low miles and the 8 due imminently should mean there are bargains to be had!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 05 December 2019, 09:25

Quote from: Watts on 05 December 2019, 09:14

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 05 December 2019, 08:50

How many miles you at now Watts? When you look on paper it probably makes absolutely no sense to swap. But cars are often something you buy with your heart as much as your head if you're that sort of person. I've got to start looking after Christmas as mine will be gone at the start of June. Unless there is an appealing option on the settlement of the lease...

I'm at around 37k miles now and yes, it makes no sense to swap. If I really like a car then I do tend to keep it, same with most things even at the expense of a potential profit (not cars!) as I won't let go.

June sounds like a good time to change if you are buying yourself and will be happy with a 6 month old car, a 7.5 with low miles and the 8 due imminently should mean there are bargains to be had!

Pretty normal mileage then so no need for you to rush out and swap! Sure you'll make the right decision.

Yes, a 2019 ish Mk7.5 in some form is a potential - TCR or R. Do fancy something with AWD next though and R would be a nice change after 2 GTI's.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Toeman on 08 December 2019, 06:32

Got mud flaps fitted onto the gti yay definitely cuts down on spray back

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 08 December 2019, 15:47

Just got back from a nice couple of nights in Weymouth. Our friends have a new Seat Ateca, 1.5 petrol DSG. I thought it pretty good, interior was comfortable, roomy and of a decent quality, plus the familiarity of design with VW group parts. Looked very smart on the outside too, I liked the ride height and it rode well. An excellent family car in my opinion :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jason b on 08 December 2019, 21:43

A bit late to add this worth a post though

took the GTI to a local VW dealer, ive just put it on a 2 year service plan with them ,A major / minor and mot included


i have issues with the sales dept and their attitude however service dept is exerlent to deal with , offered to wash the car ( declined )  :smiley:

 video report of it  , nice hospitalty .vehcile inpection and they topped up the washers ok it nothing to write home about to some but think it deserves a mention .a pleasure to deal with .love the car

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 09 December 2019, 13:02

I took the car for it's first Mot, straight through with no advisories, not too surprised at <8k miles on the clock!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTI_Scott on 09 December 2019, 14:01

I picked up mine on Saturday! Totally chuffed with it! Totally standard 18 plate GTI in Tornado Red.

Driven DSG's for years, but really enjoying having the manual box again!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 09 December 2019, 14:25

Quote from: GTI_Scott on 09 December 2019, 14:01

I picked up mine on Saturday! Totally chuffed with it! Totally standard 18 plate GTI in Tornado Red.

Driven DSG's for years, but really enjoying having the manual box again!

Great combination! :wink: :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dean5125 on 09 December 2019, 16:16

Quote from: Watts on 09 December 2019, 14:25

Quote from: GTI_Scott on 09 December 2019, 14:01

I picked up mine on Saturday! Totally chuffed with it! Totally standard 18 plate GTI in Tornado Red.

Driven DSG's for years, but really enjoying having the manual box again!

Great combination! :wink: :whistle:

Not slightly bias then? :grin:

I decided long ago after a run of red cars that I wouldn't have another but I must admit I think it really suits the GTI, especially the 3 door! nice cars gents.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 09 December 2019, 18:07

Quote from: dean5125 on 09 December 2019, 16:16

Quote from: Watts on 09 December 2019, 14:25

Quote from: GTI_Scott on 09 December 2019, 14:01

I picked up mine on Saturday! Totally chuffed with it! Totally standard 18 plate GTI in Tornado Red.

Driven DSG's for years, but really enjoying having the manual box again!

Great combination! :wink: :whistle:

Not slightly bias then? :grin:

I decided long ago after a run of red cars that I wouldn't have another but I must admit I think it really suits the GTI, especially the 3 door! nice cars gents.

I've no idea what you mean :whistle: Mind you, GTI_Scott didn't give a door count, my endorsement may have to be reconsidered if it turns out to be more than 3 :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Splashalot on 10 December 2019, 00:26

Quote from: Watts on 09 December 2019, 14:25

Quote from: GTI_Scott on 09 December 2019, 14:01

I picked up mine on Saturday! Totally chuffed with it! Totally standard 18 plate GTI in Tornado Red.

Driven DSG's for years, but really enjoying having the manual box again!

Great combination! :wink: :whistle:

Indeed!  One for the true connoisseurs/enthusiasts ;-)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dean5125 on 10 December 2019, 08:04

Quote from: Watts on 09 December 2019, 18:07

Quote from: dean5125 on 09 December 2019, 16:16

Quote from: Watts on 09 December 2019, 14:25

Quote from: GTI_Scott on 09 December 2019, 14:01

I picked up mine on Saturday! Totally chuffed with it! Totally standard 18 plate GTI in Tornado Red.

Driven DSG's for years, but really enjoying having the manual box again!

Great combination! :wink: :whistle:

Not slightly bias then? :grin:

I decided long ago after a run of red cars that I wouldn't have another but I must admit I think it really suits the GTI, especially the 3 door! nice cars gents.

I've no idea what you mean :whistle: Mind you, GTI_Scott didn't give a door count, my endorsement may have to be reconsidered if it turns out to be more than 3 :laugh:

GTI Scott has got a door count in his signature..... prepare for disappointment!! :laugh:
 
That said I'd have gone 3 door personally but these cars have to be the perfect all rounder and getting a nipper in out of the rear seat would be a nightmare long-term!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MjrSharpe on 10 December 2019, 09:20

Noticed a small pool of water in the under tray. Turns out it was coolant. A little staining on the block and around the water pump area, so I assume this is the culprit. Left it in today for full diagnosis. It must be a very slow weep rather than leak, as I haven't had to top the coolant up.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 10 December 2019, 10:14

Are VW still using the crappy plastic impeller water pumps, or have they seen the light and starting fitted metal impeller ones yet ?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MjrSharpe on 10 December 2019, 10:31

Quote from: Sootchucker on 10 December 2019, 10:14

Are VW still using the crappy plastic impeller water pumps, or have they seen the light and starting fitted metal impeller ones yet ?

I'm not entirely sure to be honest, but I have just got word back that the car needs a new water pump and thermostat housing. Total comes to £550 which includes staff discount  :cry:not what I need a couple of weeks before Christmas!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dean5125 on 10 December 2019, 10:32

Quote from: Sootchucker on 10 December 2019, 10:14

Are VW still using the crappy plastic impeller water pumps, or have they seen the light and starting fitted metal impeller ones yet ?

I was just thinking exactly the same..... I had an Audi about 12 years ago that suffered the same fate, surely things have moved on by now?!?! :undecided:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dean5125 on 10 December 2019, 10:35

Quote from: MjrSharpe on 10 December 2019, 10:31

Quote from: Sootchucker on 10 December 2019, 10:14

Are VW still using the crappy plastic impeller water pumps, or have they seen the light and starting fitted metal impeller ones yet ?

I'm not entirely sure to be honest, but I have just got word back that the car needs a new water pump and thermostat housing. Total comes to £550 which includes staff discount  :cry:not what I need a couple of weeks before Christmas!

Ouch..... Merry Christmas!!!! sorry to hear that, suppose at least you get a staff discount!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dean5125 on 10 December 2019, 10:37

I was going to say have you pushed VW to see if they'd contribute with it being a 2016 and only just outside warranty but from your signature I suppose its not exactly standard!! :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MjrSharpe on 10 December 2019, 11:29

Quote from: dean5125 on 10 December 2019, 10:37

I was going to say have you pushed VW to see if they'd contribute with it being a 2016 and only just outside warranty but from your signature I suppose its not exactly standard!! :whistle:

This is it. I knew there would be none with all the mods, and staff discount helped a bit anyhow.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 10 December 2019, 14:10

Washed it for the first time in almost 2 month!! Longest it's ever gone without getting cleaned.

ONR was up to the job too, thought it might struggle with the car being so dirty. I'm fully ONR converted now!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 10 December 2019, 14:13

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 10 December 2019, 14:10

Washed it for the first time in almost 2 month!! Longest it's ever gone without getting cleaned.

ONR was up to the job too, thought it might struggle with the car being so dirty. I'm fully ONR converted now!

I can't bring myself to buy some!  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 10 December 2019, 15:16

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 10 December 2019, 14:13

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 10 December 2019, 14:10

Washed it for the first time in almost 2 month!! Longest it's ever gone without getting cleaned.

ONR was up to the job too, thought it might struggle with the car being so dirty. I'm fully ONR converted now!

I can't bring myself to buy some!  :grin:

DO IT, DO IT! You'll never look back.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rajb on 11 December 2019, 17:26

Technically was over the weekend but finally got round to fitting the wiring/button for the KW DDC coilovers. Finally all up and running again and nice to be able to adjust the damping on the move from the button in the centre console. Only took me about 8 hours to run all the wiring to each damper and then the fuse box side and centre console button  :shocked:. Apart from the front seats pretty much the whole interior was out  :grin:

Also fitted me Thinkware F770 front/rear cameras.

Next on the list is the wheel refurb as I really don't like black rims  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rwleigh on 13 December 2019, 13:44

New boots fitted today. Second set of PS4S's...

(https://i.postimg.cc/Dy4V8bsX/tyres.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 14 December 2019, 09:16

Playing around with my Pixel 4 last night. Cameras on phones are amazing these days!

(https://i.ibb.co/LRFgLf7/IMG-20191213-233148.jpg) (https://ibb.co/540jNVH)

(https://i.ibb.co/cbc6WZj/IMG-20191213-225045-2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/WDWkrML)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Paul70 on 14 December 2019, 10:30

Received my OBDeleven and made the following mods to my Clubsport.

DRL Dots setting - thanks RWLEIGH!

Increased Traction setting for VAG diff. This is a fantastic mod for anyone who has a performance diff GTI. Prior to the mod I found the diff quite subtle, with this mod when cornering hard you can feel the diff effectively dragging you through the corner. Great mod in my view and I believe this is the standard setting for the Clubsport S.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rwleigh on 14 December 2019, 11:37

Quote from: Paul70 on 14 December 2019, 10:30

Received my OBDeleven and made the following mods to my Clubsport.

DRL Dots setting - thanks RWLEIGH!

My pleasure, look cool don't they...  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: spiked71 on 14 December 2019, 18:19

any chance one of you could do a lil write up off the coding for the drl dot?
 :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 14 December 2019, 18:45

This video shows adaptation for drl dots.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFhpdGT1hsc

I have obdeleven, but haven't adapted drl dots as I didn't really see any benefit?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 15 December 2019, 02:00

Quote from: Paul70 on 14 December 2019, 10:30

Increased Traction setting for VAG diff. This is a fantastic mod for anyone who has a performance diff GTI. Prior to the mod I found the diff quite subtle, with this mod when cornering hard you can feel the diff effectively dragging you through the corner. Great mod in my view and I believe this is the standard setting for the Clubsport S.

I've always wondered about whether to do this mod, wouldn't it be the same a turning it to spot mode in the individual settings or is it even stronger in sport mode when adapted through OBDeleven?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Paul70 on 15 December 2019, 11:06

I never change mine out of sport mode and this mod definitely increases the traction in that mode, so believe it is a default setting but not sure how the other modes such as ECO would be affected by this change. Worth a try, it’s easy to reverse.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Rob_benton on 15 December 2019, 12:35

Still trying to reduce my condensation.
Took both rear door cards off an poured water down the outside of the windows.
I was surprised to see water droplets coming from every clip and rubber seal. I’ve used plumbers mate to seal everything and I’ve had no condensation since.
By the way no water was getting into the car beforehand.

My advice is that if you are getting condensation and can’t understand why, wip the door cards off and seal everything

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Highland28 on 15 December 2019, 14:41

Got the opportunity to give the car a good clean, inside and out including the engine bay, which doesn't happen very often.
I had recently bought myself some BH Auto Foam to replace the last batch of snow foam, and I am very impressed. Spent a bit of time before hand and worked out the correct ratio, I ended up having to put 525ml in the snow foam cannon, but I used less than 200ml so that should last a fair few more washes. I actually liked that it didn't foam as much as others, and I could see it being used as a contactless wash throughout the winter, when I don't have enough time to give it a proper wash.
Its in need of a proper machine polish and seal, but that'll have to wait till Easter time.

The list of things I want to do to it continues to grow though  :grin:

A few pics of the finished results.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49222062223_1ac090f921_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hZzWee)IMG_20191215_141646__01 (https://flic.kr/p/2hZzWee) by Gregor Murray (https://www.flickr.com/photos/highland28/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49222768547_067c868851_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hZDyce)IMG_20191215_141627__01 (https://flic.kr/p/2hZDyce) by Gregor Murray (https://www.flickr.com/photos/highland28/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49222544791_be3556a580_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hZCpFn)IMG_20191215_122727 (https://flic.kr/p/2hZCpFn) by Gregor Murray (https://www.flickr.com/photos/highland28/), on Flickr

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Andy198 on 15 December 2019, 20:15

Looks fantastic Gregor - nice, deep shine.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: hepton on 15 December 2019, 21:51

Quote from: Highland28 on 15 December 2019, 14:41

Got the opportunity to give the car a good clean, inside and out including the engine bay, which doesn't happen very often.
I had recently bought myself some BH Auto Foam to replace the last batch of snow foam, and I am very impressed. Spent a bit of time before hand and worked out the correct ratio, I ended up having to put 525ml in the snow foam cannon, but I used less than 200ml so that should last a fair few more washes. I actually liked that it didn't foam as much as others, and I could see it being used as a contactless wash throughout the winter, when I don't have enough time to give it a proper wash.
Its in need of a proper machine polish and seal, but that'll have to wait till Easter time.

The list of things I want to do to it continues to grow though  :grin:

A few pics of the finished results.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49222062223_1ac090f921_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hZzWee)IMG_20191215_141646__01 (https://flic.kr/p/2hZzWee) by Gregor Murray (https://www.flickr.com/photos/highland28/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49222768547_067c868851_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hZDyce)IMG_20191215_141627__01 (https://flic.kr/p/2hZDyce) by Gregor Murray (https://www.flickr.com/photos/highland28/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49222544791_be3556a580_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hZCpFn)IMG_20191215_122727 (https://flic.kr/p/2hZCpFn) by Gregor Murray (https://www.flickr.com/photos/highland28/), on Flickr

525ml thats far too much ???1/10th of the bottle is enough

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dean5125 on 16 December 2019, 09:11

[/quote]525ml thats far too much ???1/10th of the bottle is enough
[/quote]

No I have to agree, I use around 550ml. they suggest you work out your panel impact rate to calculate your ratio! I try it with around 200ml and then tried it with the suggested Pir (550 approx.) and the results where so much better.... ok your 5 litres isn't go to last as long but this stuff is not exactly expensive considering its the best on the market!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 16 December 2019, 09:41

Quote from: dean5125 on 16 December 2019, 09:11

525ml thats far too much ???1/10th of the bottle is enough
[/quote]

No I have to agree, I use around 550ml. they suggest you work out your panel impact rate to calculate your ratio! I try it with around 200ml and then tried it with the suggested Pir (550 approx.) and the results where so much better.... ok your 5 litres isn't go to last as long but this stuff is not exactly expensive considering its the best on the market!!
[/quote]

Way too much!!!!! A detailer would go out of business using that ratio  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dean5125 on 16 December 2019, 09:58

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 16 December 2019, 09:41

Quote from: dean5125 on 16 December 2019, 09:11

525ml thats far too much ???1/10th of the bottle is enough

No I have to agree, I use around 550ml. they suggest you work out your panel impact rate to calculate your ratio! I try it with around 200ml and then tried it with the suggested Pir (550 approx.) and the results where so much better.... ok your 5 litres isn't go to last as long but this stuff is not exactly expensive considering its the best on the market!!
[/quote]

Way too much!!!!! A detailer would go out of business using that ratio  :grin:
[/quote]

I agree but I'm not a detailer.... and if you use the 550ml approx. as manufacturer suggested (PIR) to make up a full bottle I can just about get 3 washes from it if you're quick and efficient as this stuff is so potent that you don't need buckets full! I know everyone does things different this just works for me.... and happens to follow manufacturer levels. :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 16 December 2019, 10:01

Quote from: dean5125 on 16 December 2019, 09:58

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 16 December 2019, 09:41

Quote from: dean5125 on 16 December 2019, 09:11

525ml thats far too much ???1/10th of the bottle is enough

No I have to agree, I use around 550ml. they suggest you work out your panel impact rate to calculate your ratio! I try it with around 200ml and then tried it with the suggested Pir (550 approx.) and the results where so much better.... ok your 5 litres isn't go to last as long but this stuff is not exactly expensive considering its the best on the market!!

Way too much!!!!! A detailer would go out of business using that ratio  :grin:
[/quote]

I agree but I'm not a detailer.... and if you use the 550ml approx. as manufacturer suggested (PIR) to make up a full bottle I can just about get 3 washes from it if you're quick and efficient as this stuff is so potent that you don't need buckets full! I know everyone does things different this just works for me.... and happens to follow manufacturer levels. :wink:
[/quote]

Fair enough. I find about a 1/5 of the SF bottle with Bilthamber AF works absolutely fine. I see Instagram posts with thick foam that doesn't run off and at that point, the snow foam isn't doing its job.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dean5125 on 16 December 2019, 10:21

To be fair even at those ratios it isn't heavily foamy, its still more snotty than anything and the dirt it drags off is unbelievable! Also tend to nip round with a detail brush and a spray bottle of green star for the nooks, also another amazing product. After that a wash is just a formality, which is nice in winter! :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 16 December 2019, 10:36

Quote from: dean5125 on 16 December 2019, 10:21

To be fair even at those ratios it isn't heavily foamy, its still more snotty than anything and the dirt it drags off is unbelievable! Also tend to nip round with a detail brush and a spray bottle of green star for the nooks, also another amazing product. After that a wash is just a formality, which is nice in winter! :grin:

Sounds good!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 16 December 2019, 16:56

Had my car in for third service, brake fluid and mot today. Got given a brand new e golf as a courtesy car. Was very impressed how smooth and quiet it was.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jason b on 16 December 2019, 19:08

 A return trip from Ypres with my GTI today really nice drive. Only my wife and I easy work made of everything quite as it should do .

I didn't see one other GTI or R in Belgium in almost 3 days

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 18 December 2019, 13:17

Wash day today, good long soak in snow foam, wash, rinse and dry followed by a buff with some QD. Pretty sure it's not going to last long :rolleyes:

(https://i.postimg.cc/wMft6W04/20191218-131147.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/zHhD7kmT)

(https://i.postimg.cc/rsF026Ct/20191218-131202.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/G8Vhv5fc)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MjrSharpe on 18 December 2019, 15:07

Looking good. :) Hard to keep anything clean this weather !

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 18 December 2019, 16:09

Quote from: MjrSharpe on 18 December 2019, 15:07

Looking good. :) Hard to keep anything clean this weather !

Thanks :smiley:, you're not wrong especially when it's always raining on your days off :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 20 December 2019, 07:26

Well..yesterday. Had to go from our office in Cheshire down to Leominster in Herefordshire. M6, M56, M53, A483, A5, A49 - (120 miles each way). Had a horrendous journey - traffic jams, torrential rain, floods, accidents, and a road closure on the A49 - at one point I was in a 15 mile huge procession of vehicles on the way back in driving rain doing about 25mph.

Was therefore really surprised when I saw this on my return (don't think my GTD would have returned much better) - a potential range of over 520 miles on a DSG GTI ? Got to be happy with that ?

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49245932928_13943319c3_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2i2Gha7)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dean5125 on 20 December 2019, 08:01

Quote from: Sootchucker on 20 December 2019, 07:26

Well..yesterday. Had to go from our office in Cheshire down to Leominster in Herefordshire. M6, M56, M53, A483, A5, A49 - (120 miles each way). Had a horrendous journey - traffic jams, torrential rain, floods, accidents, and a road closure on the A49 - at one point I was in a 15 mile huge procession of vehicles on the way back in driving rain doing about 25mph.

Was therefore really surprised when I saw this on my return (don't think my GTD would have returned much better) - a potential range of over 520 miles on a DSG GTI ? Got to be happy with that ?

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49245932928_13943319c3_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2i2Gha7)

Sounds like a really fun day and with that sort of economy just another reason that these are the perfect all rounder!! What sort of figures do you think your GTD would have returned on a similar journey?

Honestly don't know how you can live with the temperature set to an odd number on though!! :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rajb on 20 December 2019, 08:14

Quote from: Sootchucker on 20 December 2019, 07:26

Well..yesterday. Had to go from our office in Cheshire down to Leominster in Herefordshire. M6, M56, M53, A483, A5, A49 - (120 miles each way). Had a horrendous journey - traffic jams, torrential rain, floods, accidents, and a road closure on the A49 - at one point I was in a 15 mile huge procession of vehicles on the way back in driving rain doing about 25mph.

Was therefore really surprised when I saw this on my return (don't think my GTD would have returned much better) - a potential range of over 520 miles on a DSG GTI ? Got to be happy with that ?

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49245932928_13943319c3_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2i2Gha7)

That's bloody impressive as I haven't been able to get to the high 30's let alone into the 40's.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 20 December 2019, 08:26

Quote from: dean5125 on 20 December 2019, 08:01

Sounds like a really fun day and with that sort of economy just another reason that these are the perfect all rounder!! What sort of figures do you think your GTD would have returned on a similar journey?

Honestly don't know how you can live with the temperature set to an odd number on though!! :D

My GTD on a very similar journey would have probably got low to mid fifties (so no more than 5-8 mpg in it).

At one point on the way down (about 65 miles into the journey before it turned to crap), the computer was showing 51.6mpg !

Never really thought about the odd numbers on the climate control. It doesn't bother me but having it sent to half degrees really winds me up.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MKgti on 20 December 2019, 18:33

Finally been able to give it a wash and quick Gtechniq Cv2 once over.  Been so busy with work and stupid rain all the time.
(https://i.postimg.cc/XvHc2sND/20191220-155532.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/4Kc9yb9z)
(https://i.postimg.cc/FsybtrsS/20191220-161206.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/LnsgLMP4)
(https://i.postimg.cc/4dYvjpm4/20191220-161357.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/qhdC3hsW)
(https://i.postimg.cc/VvMqk1q3/20191220-155515.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/3084tsbB)
(Excuse images, just playing with camera, as you can see I'm no photographer 😝)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 20 December 2019, 18:42

Looks lovely and glossy MKgti, just as TR should :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 20 December 2019, 23:37

Gotta love the energy Watts brings to anything TR related 😂

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 21 December 2019, 13:43

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 20 December 2019, 23:37

Gotta love the energy Watts brings to anything TR related 😂

The red is just such a happy, smiley colour :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Andy198 on 21 December 2019, 13:51

It looks great in TR, especially when cleaned & detailed to such a high standard.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Tornado8 on 23 December 2019, 19:27

Have fitted the Superpro  wishbone kit to my Mk7 GTI. I'm very pleased with it, the steering feels silky smooth and the steering response is much sharper :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Paul70 on 24 December 2019, 08:54

Tornado8, which kit did you go for, the standard or castor increase? You mention many positives but any negatives, such as increase NVH?

Toying with the idea of this kit or just changing the LCA bushes to the Clubsport S ones. It’s no wonder these changes make a difference when you see the standard bushings, the front LCA bush has voids either side which much introduce sloppiness into the steering and general feel of the steering.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Paul70 on 24 December 2019, 09:05

Cleaned my Alcantara steering wheel as it was looking a bit worse for wear.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 24 December 2019, 14:50

Quote from: Paul70 on 24 December 2019, 09:05

Cleaned my Alcantara steering wheel as it was looking a bit worse for wear.

How did you clean it? It's something I'm looking at doing soon.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Tornado8 on 24 December 2019, 16:37

Quote from: Paul70 on 24 December 2019, 08:54

Tornado8, which kit did you go for, the standard or castor increase? You mention many positives but any negatives, such as increase NVH?

Toying with the idea of this kit or just changing the LCA bushes to the Clubsport S ones. It’s no wonder these changes make a difference when you see the standard bushings, the front LCA bush has voids either side which much introduce sloppiness into the steering and general feel of the steering.

Went with the standard geometry, as I already have uprated roll bars. As far as NVH, a very small of vibration at start, then nothing of note no noise or harshness. The turn in is also better. All in all I think it's a nice little mod. If you go ahead let me know what you think :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Paul70 on 24 December 2019, 23:06

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 24 December 2019, 14:50

Quote from: Paul70 on 24 December 2019, 09:05

Cleaned my Alcantara steering wheel as it was looking a bit worse for wear.

How did you clean it? It's something I'm looking at doing soon.

Used some autoglym interior cleaner, a damp cloth and a soft nail brush to lightly agitate it. Happy with the result

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rajb on 26 December 2019, 16:12

Received my OBDeleven so after a bit of faff actually got it working on my iPhone instead of Samsung Tablet.

Really straight forward to use once I realised didn’t need to go to settings to connect the two via Bluetooth.

Just coded video in motion as a tester. Worked a treat. Will deactivate the headlight washers next as only have the standard version at present.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 26 December 2019, 18:26

Quote from: rajb on 26 December 2019, 16:12

Received my OBDeleven so after a bit of faff actually got it working on my iPhone instead of Samsung Tablet.

Really straight forward to use once I realised didn’t need to go to settings to connect the two via Bluetooth.

Just coded video in motion as a tester. Worked a treat. Will deactivate the headlight washers next as only have the standard version at present.

@rajb; Please deactivate video in motion (VIM) now you’ve tested it.

I wouldn’t want to think a fellow forum member could be prosecuted for having VIM active and visible to the driver via their car’s infotainment screen whilst on the move, or even worse being involved in an accident as a result of the distraction of VIM. VIM is illegal in the UK and if caught, you’d be likely to face prosecution and your insurance would be invalidated.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: hepton on 26 December 2019, 22:48

whats v.i.m ? sorry for been dumb can you play videos on the screen ?? :undecided: if so how??

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 26 December 2019, 23:23

Quote from: hepton on 26 December 2019, 22:48

whats v.i.m ? sorry for been dumb can you play videos on the screen ?? :undecided: if so how??

VIM = video in motion. No idea how to activate it, but video / films and the like viewed on the infotainment screen while the vehicle is being driven is illegal in the UK.

I can remember reading a post on another forum 2-3 years ago where a car owner had asked a firm of audio installers to activate VIM in their car. The audio installer politely declined. Apparently, just having VIM functionality activated is sufficient for the police to prosecute you, even if it’s not actually being used if/when you’re stopped by the police; in that same post, there was a link to a newspaper item where the police prosecuted a driver involved in an accident for having VIM in their car, even though it wasn’t being used at the time of the accident.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rajb on 27 December 2019, 00:13

Quote from: SRGTD on 26 December 2019, 18:26

Quote from: rajb on 26 December 2019, 16:12

Received my OBDeleven so after a bit of faff actually got it working on my iPhone instead of Samsung Tablet.

Really straight forward to use once I realised didn’t need to go to settings to connect the two via Bluetooth.

Just coded video in motion as a tester. Worked a treat. Will deactivate the headlight washers next as only have the standard version at present.

@rajb; Please deactivate video in motion (VIM) now you’ve tested it.

I wouldn’t want to think a fellow forum member could be prosecuted for having VIM active and visible to the driver via their car’s infotainment screen whilst on the move, or even worse being involved in an accident as a result of the distraction of VIM. VIM is illegal in the UK and if caught, you’d be likely to face prosecution and your insurance would be invalidated.

Don’t worry as I already have and hence mentioned it as a tester. And now coded the headlight washers out.

Main other reason for the OBDeleven was to clear the airbag fault I accidentally tripped when fitting the KW wiring for the DDC coilovers and Thinkware dash cam.

Glad to finally have a clear dash.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jason b on 29 December 2019, 14:57

Gave the Golf a clean first since we travelled to Ypres for the weekend great car for weekend away as I should be

also going to book it for a Major service via the service plan,

will then have 5 vw dealer stamps in the book 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 29 December 2019, 21:28

Quote from: Jason b on 29 December 2019, 14:57

Gave the Golf a clean first since we travelled to Ypres for the weekend great car for weekend away as I should be

also going to book it for a Major service via the service plan,

will then have 5 vw dealer stamps in the book

Same here, quick but much-needed wash for me too...  :smiley:

Really do like the Tungsten colour, might have to look at options to purchase this when the lease ends...

(https://i.postimg.cc/kXNLQczt/fullsizeoutput-40f.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Vd671jYY)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 29 December 2019, 21:43

Did Santa bring you any ONR, Jim?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 29 December 2019, 22:54

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 29 December 2019, 21:43

Did Santa bring you any ONR, Jim?

No, apparently I wasn’t on the good list!

But will be sorting some out soon.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Talk-torque on 30 December 2019, 06:56

Quote from: rajb on 26 December 2019, 16:12

Received my OBDeleven so after a bit of faff actually got it working on my iPhone instead of Samsung Tablet.

Really straight forward to use once I realised didn’t need to go to settings to connect the two via Bluetooth.

Just coded video in motion as a tester. Worked a treat. Will deactivate the headlight washers next as only have the standard version at present.

So, does OBDeleven now work on iPhone exactly the same as it does on Android? Reports have been conflicting. Tempted.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jason b on 30 December 2019, 11:25

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 29 December 2019, 21:28

Quote from: Jason b on 29 December 2019, 14:57

Gave the Golf a clean first since we travelled to Ypres for the weekend great car for weekend away as I should be

also going to book it for a Major service via the service plan,

will then have 5 vw dealer stamps in the book

Same here, quick but much-needed wash for me too...  :smiley:

Really do like the Tungsten colour, might have to look at options to purchase this when the lease ends...

(https://i.postimg.cc/kXNLQczt/fullsizeoutput-40f.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Vd671jYY)

very nice Jim .and im sure anyone would be delighted to have that long term p,s  Do you still have the Hyperstrada ?


the new Hypermotard 950 seems Very competent especially  the SP  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SteveMK7.5 on 30 December 2019, 12:27

got rid of the soundaktor via OBDeleven, thank god for that...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 30 December 2019, 15:24

Quote from: SteveMK7.5 on 30 December 2019, 12:27

got rid of the soundaktor via OBDeleven, thank god for that...

I bought my OBDeleven on the train journey to pick up my car for this exact reason. Whoever thought fake engine sound was a good idea wants sacking!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MjrSharpe on 30 December 2019, 16:08

The brake pad warning light came out, although I knew there was plenty of life left in the pads. Checked the sensor and it had been rubbing against the caliper, damaging the wire. Rather than order a new sensor from racingline, I just cut the current one down a little and looped it with some solder. I know the light won't come on at all now, but I always keep a close eye on my pads anyhow. It did the trick and the light went out straight away.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 30 December 2019, 17:56

Quote from: Jason b on 30 December 2019, 11:25

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 29 December 2019, 21:28

Quote from: Jason b on 29 December 2019, 14:57

Gave the Golf a clean first since we travelled to Ypres for the weekend great car for weekend away as I should be

also going to book it for a Major service via the service plan,

will then have 5 vw dealer stamps in the book

Same here, quick but much-needed wash for me too...  :smiley:

Really do like the Tungsten colour, might have to look at options to purchase this when the lease ends...

very nice Jim .and im sure anyone would be delighted to have that long term p,s  Do you still have the Hyperstrada ?


the new Hypermotard 950 seems Very competent especially  the SP  :laugh:

Yes, tempting to try and keep it if possible although itching for something a little quicker..

Still got the HS, not been used for a while but hoping to get a ride on it this week.

Rode a new 950SP as my mate had one for a bit. Feels like a completely different bike despite having the same engine.

(https://i.postimg.cc/qqp4hGx4/2-B074-A2-E-264-F-4696-8-B4-F-5-C001-EF06504.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/S21wHCPv)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jason b on 30 December 2019, 19:01

Nice

 The Golf is very good at everything the Ducati is seriously good out right Fun

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mutley75 on 30 December 2019, 19:43

Gave mine its weekly wash yesterday and today it was given a very light & quick machine polish (could have been done by hand as it was last polished in October but I was feeling lazy) then gave it a fresh coat of sealant ready for the winter grime.

Questions about the sound aktuator, following the posts above:

1) Does it engage if the stereo is on? If so, it’s going to be ruining my Dynaudio!

2) How does the engine sound with it deactivated? I personally find the sound with it on (and stereo off) to be a little harsh & gravelly, not a nice sound at all.

Tempted with VCDS or ODB11 to deactivate it along with the bonnet wax trasher aka the headlight washers.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 30 December 2019, 20:07

Soundaktor has got nothing to do with the head unit so won't be affecting Dynaudio. Car doesn't sound that bad without it to be honest certainly better than with the soundaktor on.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rajb on 30 December 2019, 21:02

Quote from: Talk-torque on 30 December 2019, 06:56

So, does OBDeleven now work on iPhone exactly the same as it does on Android? Reports have been conflicting. Tempted.

Well mine seems to be working perfectly so far on my iPhone. I’ve scanned and cleared errors and now done a couple of more app mods. Heated seat memory, front DRL reverse pulse with the indicator and intense brake lights.

Oh and yeah coded out the headlight washers ... yay.

All coded straight away. Perhaps the long coding might be slightly different if I upgrade to the pro version.

@mutley75 the soundaktor on mine has been coded off and I have Dynaudio and as they’re independent it’s all good.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mutley75 on 31 December 2019, 00:08

I think we have crossed wires, I get the aktuator and Dynaudio are separate, what I meant is that with fake engine sound making the cabin noisier than it otherwise would be, it will be adding unwanted background noise to the quality of the stereo. ie Dynaudio will sounds even better with no aktuator. Maybe?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Splashalot on 31 December 2019, 01:21

Quote from: Mutley75 on 31 December 2019, 00:08

I think we have crossed wires, I get the aktuator and Dynaudio are separate, what I meant is that with fake engine sound making the cabin noisier than it otherwise would be, it will be adding unwanted background noise to the quality of the stereo. ie Dynaudio will sounds even better with no aktuator. Maybe?

In my experience the volume of cabin noise is similar with the soundaktor on or off - subjectively the soundaktor may be just a tad noisier, if any, but really it's just a different kind of sound.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rajb on 31 December 2019, 08:22

Quote from: Mutley75 on 31 December 2019, 00:08

I think we have crossed wires, I get the aktuator and Dynaudio are separate, what I meant is that with fake engine sound making the cabin noisier than it otherwise would be, it will be adding unwanted background noise to the quality of the stereo. ie Dynaudio will sounds even better with no aktuator. Maybe?

Ah sorry I get what you’re saying. I think it’s marginal but any unwanted noise in the cabin is better to be removed so in that regard it is beneficial to not have the soundaktor active and to enjoy the Dynaudio properly.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Marv on 31 December 2019, 22:34

Glad to see this conversation taking place as I recently have adjusted my soundaktor, and when I say adjusted I mean set engine noise to eco mode, and I've noticed a big difference in the noise, which is much better as I can now hear my exhaust, which I did think was really quiet but now I actually quite like it.
I have a question though, does eco mode completely remove the soundaktor noise or should I just unplug it fully and just tape up the connections?. I'm new here by the way, and I never had soundaktors on my mk2's haha.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 01 January 2020, 09:09

Quote from: Marv on 31 December 2019, 22:34

Glad to see this conversation taking place as I recently have adjusted my soundaktor, and when I say adjusted I mean set engine noise to eco mode, and I've noticed a big difference in the noise, which is much better as I can now hear my exhaust, which I did think was really quiet but now I actually quite like it.
I have a question though, does eco mode completely remove the soundaktor noise or should I just unplug it fully and just tape up the connections?. I'm new here by the way, and I never had soundaktors on my mk2's haha.

Best way to disable it is through OBDeleven. Once you turn it off completely you'll hear the exhaust even more.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Marv on 01 January 2020, 14:31

I'd heard that, I might consider doing it. I'm assuming even at eco sound level there is still a certain amount of noise coming from the soundaktor?. I couldn't believe the difference it made, and I much prefer it this way.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 01 January 2020, 15:24

In Eco it’s muted almost if not entirely completely. Plenty enough reduction for me not to bother digging out my VCDS cable to switch it off completely.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 01 January 2020, 16:01

Took my car out today for a chilly wander around Brooklands Museum - https://www.brooklandsmuseum.com/ which I can thoroughly recommend. Lots of classics out and about today! Parked next to a very smart grey TCR so had a chance to show the OH around it and she approved. The grey is growing on me and looks so much better in the metal although TR will always be my favourite colour :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Marv on 01 January 2020, 18:37

Quote from: Watts on 01 January 2020, 16:01

Took my car out today for a chilly wander around Brooklands Museum - https://www.brooklandsmuseum.com/ which I can thoroughly recommend. Lots of classics out and about today! Parked next to a very smart grey TCR so had a chance to show the OH around it and she approved. The grey is growing on me and looks so much better in the metal although TR will always be my favourite colour :smiley:

Seen a white TCR in Cupar yesterday, absolutely love them

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mutley75 on 01 January 2020, 18:56

Quote from: Watts on 01 January 2020, 16:01

Took my car out today for a chilly wander around Brooklands Museum - https://www.brooklandsmuseum.com/ which I can thoroughly recommend. Lots of classics out and about today! Parked next to a very smart grey TCR so had a chance to show the OH around it and she approved. The grey is growing on me and looks so much better in the metal although TR will always be my favourite colour :smiley:

My mrs would, and I quote, ‘rather boil my head’ than even look at a photo of a car, yet alone physically look at one or visit a motoring museum.   :undecided:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 01 January 2020, 19:56

Quote from: Mutley75 on 01 January 2020, 18:56

Quote from: Watts on 01 January 2020, 16:01

Took my car out today for a chilly wander around Brooklands Museum - https://www.brooklandsmuseum.com/ which I can thoroughly recommend. Lots of classics out and about today! Parked next to a very smart grey TCR so had a chance to show the OH around it and she approved. The grey is growing on me and looks so much better in the metal although TR will always be my favourite colour :smiley:

My mrs would, and I quote, ‘rather boil my head’ than even look at a photo of a car, yet alone physically look at one or visit a motoring museum.   :undecided:

Mine will tolerate a bit of a chat on motoring related matters but she loves history of which there's plenty at Brooklands. She even likes the smell of old oily machinery! She's an author of novels involving various periods in history so likes to do research and get immersed in objects for inspiration.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mutley75 on 03 January 2020, 16:29

Bought a Carista to make the aktuator, headlight washer and stop/start coding mods. Tried it today - wouldn’t pair with my iPhone, just kept saying Bluetooth was turned off (it wasn’t). Tested in the wife’s Polo with her phone too. Same thing. According to the website if it has no blue LED on it, Bluetooth isn’t working. The blue LED flickers once on plugging it in to the port then goes off. That’s that buggered then. Returned to Amazon and ordered another (because it’ll be quicker than messing around with a warranty replacement).

Yeah I know ODB11 is better anyway, but it’ll do what I need it to do and only costs £15.99 instead of £50+ for ODB11. I’ll probably only use it The once too, so not bothered about having to subscribe. I’ll make my changes within the one month trial. If the damn thing works. Now awaiting replacement. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Andy198 on 03 January 2020, 17:33

@Mutley - can you let us know how you get on please? Interested in Carista for doing the exact same modifications and don't have any need/desire to go OBD and Android as on iOS stuff here.
I'm especially interested with the Stop/Start voltage thing - do you get the dash message every time that the stop start would have worked throughout a journey, or does it only flag once at the first? Cheers, hope this makes sense.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mutley75 on 03 January 2020, 19:04

Quote from: Andy198 on 03 January 2020, 17:33

@Mutley - can you let us know how you get on please? Interested in Carista for doing the exact same modifications and don't have any need/desire to go OBD and Android as on iOS stuff here.
I'm especially interested with the Stop/Start voltage thing - do you get the dash message every time that the stop start would have worked throughout a journey, or does it only flag once at the first? Cheers, hope this makes sense.

Sure, replacement has been ordered, arriving Monday.  I'll so some fiddling around Monday night and will report back here. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 03 January 2020, 19:47

Gave it a good old clean today; engine bay, windows, exterior, interior. It'll be filthy again by the time I get to work tomorrow morning 😣

(https://i.ibb.co/W6CM8tL/IMG-20200103-153642-2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/2yJCVNT)
(https://i.ibb.co/KxhNKCS/IMG-20200103-154622-2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/QvQ8Dst)
(https://i.ibb.co/xSs53LQ/IMG-20200103-154326-4.jpg) (https://ibb.co/pvPXnwp)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mutley75 on 03 January 2020, 21:13

Must have rubbed too hard - you’ve scrubbed all the letters off your number plates.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 03 January 2020, 21:15

Quote from: Mutley75 on 03 January 2020, 21:13

Must have rubbed too hard - you’ve scrubbed all the letters off your number plates.

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mutley75 on 03 January 2020, 21:20

Cleaned mine last Saturday. Have successfully avoided using it since. May use it tomorrow but trying to keep it immaculate ready to get dirty on the Monday morning commute. Don’t ask why, because I don’t know. I’m just weird like that. Has to be spotless to start a new week!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 03 January 2020, 21:32

Quote from: Mutley75 on 03 January 2020, 21:20

Cleaned mine last Saturday. Have successfully avoided using it since. May use it tomorrow but trying to keep it immaculate ready to get dirty on the Monday morning commute. Don’t ask why, because I don’t know. I’m just weird like that. Has to be spotless to start a new week!

I'm like that but I tend to keep washes to a minimum in winter.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jason b on 03 January 2020, 23:04

i can relate to that ! cleaned the GTi  over the break ,A quick polish to with a detail spray wax also plus treated the matts a good going over with the responsible adults Shark hoover thing then parked it and used my 60 plate  Citreon C1 all week  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 04 January 2020, 21:23

Year 2 service done today on its birthday 🎂
Still love it. It’s only done just shy of 9.5K though  :smug:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 06 January 2020, 09:17

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 03 January 2020, 19:47

Gave it a good old clean today; engine bay, windows, exterior, interior. It'll be filthy again by the time I get to work tomorrow morning 😣

(https://i.ibb.co/W6CM8tL/IMG-20200103-153642-2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/2yJCVNT)
(https://i.ibb.co/KxhNKCS/IMG-20200103-154622-2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/QvQ8Dst)
(https://i.ibb.co/xSs53LQ/IMG-20200103-154326-4.jpg) (https://ibb.co/pvPXnwp)

3 days later and it's still clean! God bless the climate crisis!!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: andy28 on 06 January 2020, 22:25

 :sad: :sad: :sad:

Sadly I sold my Clubsport at the weekend. It was by far the best car I have ever owned but a number of recent theft attempts meant that I just couldn't relax at night. Over the Christmas break I decided it was no longer worth the stress so I swapped it for a Touareg - I realised that no other hatchback would come close so I went to the opposite end of the spectrum for a big lump.

I have a number of upgraded parts (S2T DSG paddles, spare black wing mirror caps, footrest, armrest tray, Turbo Technics intake pipe, K&N drop in filter, 034 Motorsport dogbone mount inserts, BBS SR 18" winter wheels... I'm sure there are more) which I will list in the for sale section over the next few days. Please feel free to send me a message in the meantime if you fancy anything.

It has been an absolute pleasure being part of this forum, everyone is so willing to help and I have learnt loads!

Thanks everyone

Andy

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Guzzle on 06 January 2020, 23:07

That's a shame Andy. But no car is worth that amount of stress and worry, not even a Clubsport.  :sad:

The consolation is that while it's not as exciting as a Clubsport, the Touareg is still a very nice car  :smiley:

Hopefully you'll enjoy the new car and still pop in from time to time.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Andy198 on 07 January 2020, 08:32

Yeah, I'm sorry to read that too Andy but glad you're happy with your new car.
I'll keep an eye on the Classifieds - I have a set of the BBS SR wheels on mine, they'd be a great buy for anyone looking for a second set or just a change from Parkers/Brescias/Pretorias - they're fab wheels.

Good luck.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MjrSharpe on 07 January 2020, 09:09

Quote from: andy28 on 06 January 2020, 22:25

:sad: :sad: :sad:

Sadly I sold my Clubsport at the weekend. It was by far the best car I have ever owned but a number of recent theft attempts meant that I just couldn't relax at night. Over the Christmas break I decided it was no longer worth the stress so I swapped it for a Touareg - I realised that no other hatchback would come close so I went to the opposite end of the spectrum for a big lump.

I have a number of upgraded parts (S2T DSG paddles, spare black wing mirror caps, footrest, armrest tray, Turbo Technics intake pipe, K&N drop in filter, 034 Motorsport dogbone mount inserts, BBS SR 18" winter wheels... I'm sure there are more) which I will list in the for sale section over the next few days. Please feel free to send me a message in the meantime if you fancy anything.

It has been an absolute pleasure being part of this forum, everyone is so willing to help and I have learnt loads!

Thanks everyone

Andy

Sorry to hear you had to move on, but I'm sure you will be very happy with the Touareg. They're really nice cars and quite rare too.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Catnapper on 07 January 2020, 09:31

Sent it back to get the Infotainment screen changed. No questions asked and a quick vehicle check carried out without any request.
Excellent Service from my local dealer again.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rajb on 07 January 2020, 10:16

Quote from: andy28 on 06 January 2020, 22:25

:sad: :sad: :sad:

Sadly I sold my Clubsport at the weekend. It was by far the best car I have ever owned but a number of recent theft attempts meant that I just couldn't relax at night. Over the Christmas break I decided it was no longer worth the stress so I swapped it for a Touareg - I realised that no other hatchback would come close so I went to the opposite end of the spectrum for a big lump.

I have a number of upgraded parts (S2T DSG paddles, spare black wing mirror caps, footrest, armrest tray, Turbo Technics intake pipe, K&N drop in filter, 034 Motorsport dogbone mount inserts, BBS SR 18" winter wheels... I'm sure there are more) which I will list in the for sale section over the next few days. Please feel free to send me a message in the meantime if you fancy anything.

It has been an absolute pleasure being part of this forum, everyone is so willing to help and I have learnt loads!

Thanks everyone

Andy

That's not great to hear the reason for having to sell up. Shame but totally understand. Have sent you a PM regarding the alloys though.

Thanks,

Raj

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mutley75 on 07 January 2020, 21:26

Quote from: Andy198 on 03 January 2020, 17:33

@Mutley - can you let us know how you get on please? Interested in Carista for doing the exact same modifications and don't have any need/desire to go OBD and Android as on iOS stuff here.
I'm especially interested with the Stop/Start voltage thing - do you get the dash message every time that the stop start would have worked throughout a journey, or does it only flag once at the first? Cheers, hope this makes sense.

Replacement Carista arrived yesterday, and this one works fine so I made a few mods:

Sound Akuator - reduced volume to 50%, but didn't really notice much difference, so I adjusted it down to 0% this evening and will try it out tomorrow.

Heated Seats - set to remember last setting, so rather than defaulting to level 3 it should remember what level was last used next time I switch it on.  However, with it on level 1, you have to press it 3 times to switch it off (eg: one press to move to level 2, another to level three, then once more to switch it off).  The problem here, is that level 3 was then the last level used before switching it off, therefore that's what it goes back to when it's switched back on.  Either that or the Carista mod isn't working/not working as I am expecting it to.  Perhaps I should leave it on level 1 and switch the ignition off so it stores level 1 as my default?  I'll test this tomorrow.

Headlight washers Changed these to only activate after 20 squirts on the windscreen (default was 10) and only if the stalk is held in for 2.5 seconds or longer.  This annoyed the hell out of me, blasting soapy water over my immaculately clean headlights & bonnet, so happy to report this mod is working as expected.

Start/Stop I wanted to default this to 'Off' but not fully disable it, as I do use it occasionally when in particularly heavy traffic when I'm sitting idle for more than a few minutes at a time.  Otherwise it's just plain annoying, cutting out too soon and starting up again as soon as the moron in front decides to crawl forward 1cm for no reason at all.  However, Carista (unlike ODB11) isn't able to toggle the default on this button.  Instead, it tricks the battery into thinking there isn't sufficient charge for stop/start to kick in and would therefore disable it completely.  As mentioned, I don't really want to do that so I will stick to manually disabling it with the button when I start the car for now.  Apparently, this mod will be available in the next update and is already available in the Carista Beta Programme (which I need to sign up to).

Alarm Chirp on remote lock Enabled this just to see what it did, really.  As it says on the tin, the alarm chips one high pitched beep when locking the car.  It also enabled a menu on the system to enable/disable this via the dash should I change my mind and want to turn it off again.

Lane Change Indicators I use this function a lot but always find 3 flashes isn't quite enough so upped it to 4 (5 is the max).  Unfortunately, this setting doesn't seem to work at all, and it still blinks 3 times then switches off.  I re-applied the setting tonight, but still only blinks 3 times so I'll give up on that one.

Throttle Response This could be set to either 'Gradual controlled by time' (default) or 'Direct controlled by threshold'.  I only set this tonight and haven't driven the car since, but my understanding is that it will remove the slight dead spot/lag on the throttle and make it more responsive, like it is in S mode but without redlining the gear changes.  So hopefully getting rid of a slight annoyance I have when pulling onto roundabouts (I usually drop it into S then revert to D once over).  Will report back on this mod tomorrow.

In summary, there's quite a lot you can do with it.  I know it's not as advanced as ODB11 but at £15 it's a fraction of the price.  Yes, there's a subscription to pay (£10 for a week pass or £33 for a year), but you get one month free when you buy the dongle and my guess is that once you've set it up how you want it, you're unlikely to change anything again - if you do, you can weigh up whether it's worth a tenner to change it or not.  I probably wouldn't have bothered spending £45 on ODB11 basic (or £145 for the pro) for the few bits I was interested in changing, especially as I'd need to fork out extra for an Android phone/tablet.  But £15 for Carista is a bit of a no-brainer, when it works with my iPhone.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: king monkey on 07 January 2020, 22:16

Keep us posted on the throttle response. I’ve been thinking about getting a pedal box for a few weeks but this could be an interesting alternative.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mistac on 07 January 2020, 22:39

Quote from: Mutley75 on 07 January 2020, 21:26

Quote from: Andy198 on 03 January 2020, 17:33

@Mutley - can you let us know how you get on please? Interested in Carista for doing the exact same modifications and don't have any need/desire to go OBD and Android as on iOS stuff here.
I'm especially interested with the Stop/Start voltage thing - do you get the dash message every time that the stop start would have worked throughout a journey, or does it only flag once at the first? Cheers, hope this makes sense.

Replacement Carista arrived yesterday, and this one works fine so I made a few mods:

Sound Akuator - reduced volume to 50%, but didn't really notice much difference, so I adjusted it down to 0% this evening and will try it out tomorrow.

Heated Seats - set to remember last setting, so rather than defaulting to level 3 it should remember what level was last used next time I switch it on.  However, with it on level 1, you have to press it 3 times to switch it off (eg: one press to move to level 2, another to level three, then once more to switch it off).  The problem here, is that level 3 was then the last level used before switching it off, therefore that's what it goes back to when it's switched back on.  Either that or the Carista mod isn't working/not working as I am expecting it to.  Perhaps I should leave it on level 1 and switch the ignition off so it stores level 1 as my default?  I'll test this tomorrow.

Headlight washers Changed these to only activate after 20 squirts on the windscreen (default was 10) and only if the stalk is held in for 2.5 seconds or longer.  This annoyed the hell out of me, blasting soapy water over my immaculately clean headlights & bonnet, so happy to report this mod is working as expected.

Start/Stop I wanted to default this to 'Off' but not fully disable it, as I do use it occasionally when in particularly heavy traffic when I'm sitting idle for more than a few minutes at a time.  Otherwise it's just plain annoying, cutting out too soon and starting up again as soon as the moron in front decides to crawl forward 1cm for no reason at all.  However, Carista (unlike ODB11) isn't able to toggle the default on this button.  Instead, it tricks the battery into thinking there isn't sufficient charge for stop/start to kick in and would therefore disable it completely.  As mentioned, I don't really want to do that so I will stick to manually disabling it with the button when I start the car for now.  Apparently, this mod will be available in the next update and is already available in the Carista Beta Programme (which I need to sign up to).

Alarm Chirp on remote lock Enabled this just to see what it did, really.  As it says on the tin, the alarm chips one high pitched beep when locking the car.  It also enabled a menu on the system to enable/disable this via the dash should I change my mind and want to turn it off again.

Lane Change Indicators I use this function a lot but always find 3 flashes isn't quite enough so upped it to 4 (5 is the max).  Unfortunately, this setting doesn't seem to work at all, and it still blinks 3 times then switches off.  I re-applied the setting tonight, but still only blinks 3 times so I'll give up on that one.

Throttle Response This could be set to either 'Gradual controlled by time' (default) or 'Direct controlled by threshold'.  I only set this tonight and haven't driven the car since, but my understanding is that it will remove the slight dead spot/lag on the throttle and make it more responsive, like it is in S mode but without redlining the gear changes.  So hopefully getting rid of a slight annoyance I have when pulling onto roundabouts (I usually drop it into S then revert to D once over).  Will report back on this mod tomorrow.

In summary, there's quite a lot you can do with it.  I know it's not as advanced as ODB11 but at £15 it's a fraction of the price.  Yes, there's a subscription to pay (£10 for a week pass or £33 for a year), but you get one month free when you buy the dongle and my guess is that once you've set it up how you want it, you're unlikely to change anything again - if you do, you can weigh up whether it's worth a tenner to change it or not.  I probably wouldn't have bothered spending £45 on ODB11 basic (or £145 for the pro) for the few bits I was interested in changing, especially as I'd need to fork out extra for an Android phone/tablet.  But £15 for Carista is a bit of a no-brainer, when it works with my iPhone.

Thanks for this - my nephew has the carista (but I may buy my own!) and many of the above tweaks are what I intend to do with my GTI when received!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Andy198 on 08 January 2020, 05:26

@Mutley - cheers for the update, looks really useful. I’ll keep an eye out on their Carisa blog too for the Stop/Start thing. Cheers

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: andy28 on 08 January 2020, 08:00

Thanks everyone for the kind words and I will reply to the private messages as soon as I have photos of the items.

In terms of the 4 indicator change above, have you tried reseting the light settings after you have made the change - I think it is under car, settings, factory settings, reset light settings...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mutley75 on 08 January 2020, 08:20

Aha, no I’ve not. I’ll give that a try - thanks.

Sound acktuator is now definitely off and I’m not sure what to think to be honest. The engine is so quiet! All the noise comes from the exhaust now. I’ll leave it a few weeks and see how it goes. I might be inclined to switch it back on again but at 20% volume or something.

Throttle response - it feels a little different but not how I was expecting ie there is still a slight lag when pressing the throttle before the engine responds so it’s not like S mode without the red-lining. I might change this one back.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 08 January 2020, 10:33

Quick wash and talked bollocks to the neighbour for 20 minutes all before 9am.

Now sat in VW getting my key fob replaced under warranty whilst taking advantage of their free hot drinks 🤓

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mutley75 on 08 January 2020, 10:35

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 08 January 2020, 10:33

Quick wash and talked bollocks to the neighbour for 20 minutes all before 9am.

Now sat in VW getting my key fob replaced under warranty whilst taking advantage of their free hot drinks 🤓

Sounds dangerous. They may give it a complimentary wash with a Brillo pad and a bucket of gravel...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 08 January 2020, 10:39

First thing I said - "could you put DO NOT WASH on the job sheet"

Whoever thought of the idea of a free complementary wash and vac wants shooting!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 08 January 2020, 11:15

(https://i.ibb.co/3Bmzw9x/IMG-20200108-110502.jpg) (https://ibb.co/m658mVn)

Keep eyeing this up. 41k though, for that money I'd go next door to BMW and buy the M2 they have on their forecourt.

Love the colour of the golf, I'd even keep the stickers on it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 08 January 2020, 13:17

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 08 January 2020, 11:15

(https://i.ibb.co/3Bmzw9x/IMG-20200108-110502.jpg) (https://ibb.co/m658mVn)

Keep eyeing this up. 41k though, for that money I'd go next door to BMW and buy the M2 they have on their forecourt.

Love the colour of the golf, I'd even keep the stickers on it.

Pretty sure no-one would actually pay £41k for one though!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Andy198 on 08 January 2020, 13:37

Gorgeous car but £41k is about £500 per year for the first 5 yrs in VED. That would p me off no end. I’d have to lose the honeycomb stickers too, but that’s just me.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 08 January 2020, 14:05

Quote from: Andy198 on 08 January 2020, 13:37

Gorgeous car but £41k is about £500 per year for the first 5 yrs in VED. That would p me off no end. I’d have to lose the honeycomb stickers too, but that’s just me.

£530 for the first year and then £465 from years two to five I believe.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 08 January 2020, 14:15

So they've coded the new key but wiped all the maps, phone won't connect and Android auto is now asking for an activation key.

Any ideas?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 08 January 2020, 14:27

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 08 January 2020, 14:15

So they've coded the new key but wiped all the maps, phone won't connect and Android auto is now asking for an activation key.

Any ideas?

Apparently they reset everything according to the tech... Not convinced.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dean5125 on 08 January 2020, 14:57

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 08 January 2020, 14:15

So they've coded the new key but wiped all the maps, phone won't connect and Android auto is now asking for an activation key.

Any ideas?

Go back and kick someone.... a lot and hard!!! :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dean5125 on 08 January 2020, 15:01

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 08 January 2020, 13:17

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 08 January 2020, 11:15

(https://i.ibb.co/3Bmzw9x/IMG-20200108-110502.jpg) (https://ibb.co/m658mVn)

Keep eyeing this up. 41k though, for that money I'd go next door to BMW and buy the M2 they have on their forecourt.

Love the colour of the golf, I'd even keep the stickers on it.

Pretty sure no-one would actually pay £41k for one though!

 :shocked: That is gorgeous..... if I had that sort of cash to splash I don't think even the M2 could tempt me away from that!!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 08 January 2020, 15:34

Discovered the fuel flap isn't locking :rolleyes:. Have disconnected the electrics behind the trim in the boot (a few clips may have been broken in the process, normal for me, why can't they just use screws?) now just have to order a new part. Oh, and gave it a wash :smiley:

Just called the dealer, £31.90 so not too bad. Will collect and (weather dependent) fit tomorrow.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mutley75 on 08 January 2020, 17:47

Quote from: andy28 on 08 January 2020, 08:00

In terms of the 4 indicator change above, have you tried reseting the light settings after you have made the change - I think it is under car, settings, factory settings, reset light settings...

Thanks, it was exactly that. Very odd but the Carista mod is now working and blinks 4 times as specified. Cheers.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 08 January 2020, 18:48

(https://i.ibb.co/VvfPLj6/IMG-20200108-165728.jpg) (https://ibb.co/RCRVgv8)

Just got home and noticed this  :shocked:

If I wasn't getting the work carried out FOC then I'd never step foot in there again.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Talk-torque on 08 January 2020, 18:53

He wouldn’t make a burglar would he?  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mutley75 on 08 January 2020, 19:10

Oily hand prints?

Check your door sills for scuffs, alloys got scratches and doors for dings. That’s usually main dealer fare.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 08 January 2020, 19:12

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 08 January 2020, 18:48

Just got home and noticed this  :shocked:

If I wasn't getting the work carried out FOC then I'd never step foot in there again.

How on Earth do they get handprints on the car there if they were just doing a key fob?
They weren’t using it as a prop for a porn movie being shot on their premises or anything were they?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 08 January 2020, 20:53

Quote from: Exonian on 08 January 2020, 19:12

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 08 January 2020, 18:48

Just got home and noticed this  :shocked:

If I wasn't getting the work carried out FOC then I'd never step foot in there again.

How on Earth do they get handprints on the car there if they were just doing a key fob?
They weren’t using it as a prop for a porn movie being shot on their premises or anything were they?

out of interest, what would you search for for said porno?  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mutley75 on 08 January 2020, 20:58

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 08 January 2020, 20:53

Quote from: Exonian on 08 January 2020, 19:12

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 08 January 2020, 18:48

Just got home and noticed this  :shocked:

If I wasn't getting the work carried out FOC then I'd never step foot in there again.

How on Earth do they get handprints on the car there if they were just doing a key fob?
They weren’t using it as a prop for a porn movie being shot on their premises or anything were they?

out of interest, what would you search for for said porno?  :whistle:

It’s a Golf, so maybe search for ‘hole in one’ on PornHub?  Just make sure the browser is in incognito mode and the mrs isn’t home  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dean5125 on 09 January 2020, 08:19

Quote from: Talk-torque on 08 January 2020, 18:53

He wouldn’t make a burglar would he?  :smiley:

My experience of the police.... they still wouldn't be able to find any prints!!! :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 09 January 2020, 12:19

Replaced the faulty fuel flap actuator. Nice easy job and no swearing required :smiley: New one has a different part number so hopefully it'll be more reliable. Here's the little blighter:

(https://i.postimg.cc/R0hdyjcF/20200109-120630.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/mcx7Fppf)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gulfstream11 on 10 January 2020, 12:32

Replaced mine not so long back also the window master switch 2 weeks ago.  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 10 January 2020, 13:33

Quote from: Gulfstream11 on 10 January 2020, 12:32

Replaced mine not so long back also the window master switch 2 weeks ago.  :whistle:

Don't they fit parts to last anymore? By master switch do you mean the switches on the drivers door?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 10 January 2020, 14:59

Quote from: Watts on 10 January 2020, 13:33

Don't they fit parts to last anymore?

The whole filler flap assembly is very flimsy at best and if you look closely at a lot of less obvious parts beyond what you immediately look at on a Golf they are quite cheaply made.
It’s not just VW though.

It’s no surprise they dropped the optional longer factory warranty.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 10 January 2020, 20:05

Quote from: Exonian on 10 January 2020, 14:59

Quote from: Watts on 10 January 2020, 13:33

Don't they fit parts to last anymore?

The whole filler flap assembly is very flimsy at best and if you look closely at a lot of less obvious parts beyond what you immediately look at on a Golf they are quite cheaply made.
It’s not just VW though.

It’s no surprise they dropped the optional longer factory warranty.

I'm sure they weren't losing money on the extended warranty on average, but so few people keep a car beyond 3 years, they may not have felt it worth their while.I did have one claim on my Golf R at about 42 months - DAB just couldn't pick up a signal - the booster unit/coil in the boot lid had fried. It was replaced.

Sophisticated electricals are the bane of all modern cars - i'm sure there'll be plenty of perfectly roadworthy cars beyond economical repair at 8-10 years old in the near future because some little black box of tricks has fried rather than a major mechanical fault with the drivetrain.

That being said, VWs seemed to lose their "tank-like" feel when the MK7 turned up with its thinner hot pressed bodywork.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gulfstream11 on 12 January 2020, 08:10

Quote from: Watts on 10 January 2020, 13:33

Quote from: Gulfstream11 on 10 January 2020, 12:32

Replaced mine not so long back also the window master switch 2 weeks ago.  :whistle:

Don't they fit parts to last anymore? By master switch do you mean the switches on the drivers door?

Yes mate.. However my dealer is clueless. Rang them to order it,said the drivers side window switch had broke. Took the day off to have it fitted,turned out they ordered the single switch then blamed me for not telling them its a pair.??  Anyhoo,drove the 10 miles to another dealer,sorted £35 for the part £45 labour.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 12 January 2020, 14:15

Quote from: Gulfstream11 on 12 January 2020, 08:10

Quote from: Watts on 10 January 2020, 13:33

Quote from: Gulfstream11 on 10 January 2020, 12:32

Replaced mine not so long back also the window master switch 2 weeks ago.  :whistle:

Don't they fit parts to last anymore? By master switch do you mean the switches on the drivers door?

Yes mate.. However my dealer is clueless. Rang them to order it,said the drivers side window switch had broke. Took the day off to have it fitted,turned out they ordered the single switch then blamed me for not telling them its a pair.??  Anyhoo,drove the 10 miles to another dealer,sorted £35 for the part £45 labour.

Cheers for that, something else to look out for... Nice car by the way, perfect spec :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: r600_clubsport on 12 January 2020, 15:02

Gave it just a pre-wash...too cold to do a full maintenance wash (do it next weekend), screen wash top up & then looked at the coolant bottle wondering if i'm confident enough to try get that silica bag out without splitting it.....bottled it lol

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mutley75 on 12 January 2020, 15:06

Too cold to wash it properly??! 😱  That’s pretty outrageous.

What’s the coolant/silica bag deal? I’ve heard a few rumblings but not aware of the circumstances. Ticking time-bomb for GTI owners??? 🤔

EDIT:

https://www.golfmk7.com/forums/index.php?threads/coolant-silica-bag-to-remove-or-not.361900/

Think I’ll leave mine. If it is a genuine problem there will be a recall or routine rectification when serviced, I presume?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: r600_clubsport on 12 January 2020, 16:37

Quote from: Mutley75 on 12 January 2020, 15:06

Too cold to wash it properly??! 😱  That’s pretty outrageous.

What’s the coolant/silica bag deal? I’ve heard a few rumblings but not aware of the circumstances. Ticking time-bomb for GTI owners??? 🤔

EDIT:

https://www.golfmk7.com/forums/index.php?threads/coolant-silica-bag-to-remove-or-not.361900/

Think I’ll leave mine. If it is a genuine problem there will be a recall or routine rectification when serviced, I presume?

cheers for link...yeah good point on about if gen problem be a recall.

yeah i was cold but think being ill made it feel worse. next weekend i'll get on it properly, least got the worst off.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 13 January 2020, 00:36

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 08 January 2020, 14:15

So they've coded the new key but wiped all the maps, phone won't connect and Android auto is now asking for an activation key.

Any ideas?

Tonight I found out my DCC is no longer working either. I've attached a video showing what happens. https://youtu.be/8Nenun3SWhk

Plugged my OBDELEVEN in and it was showing 13 faults. Cleared it and 2 appeared again. All this from having a key fob replaced.

Not best pleased to say the least.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: shiners on 13 January 2020, 05:49

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 13 January 2020, 00:36

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 08 January 2020, 14:15

So they've coded the new key but wiped all the maps, phone won't connect and Android auto is now asking for an activation key.

Any ideas?

Tonight I found out my DCC is no longer working either. I've attached a video showing what happens. https://youtu.be/8Nenun3SWhk

Plugged my OBDELEVEN in and it was showing 13 faults. Cleared it and 2 appeared again. All this from having a key fob replaced.

Not best pleased to say the least.

Can I ask as to why you cleared off the fault codes? That might be your evidence, linking the dealership to the key fob replacement and subsequent issues, gone? Hope you get things sorted.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 13 January 2020, 08:48

I took a screenshot before deleting. Some of the faults likely appeared from them doing the work, the more concerning thing is that 2 remain even when cleared.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rajb on 13 January 2020, 08:49

Quote from: shiners on 13 January 2020, 05:49

Can I ask as to why you cleared off the fault codes? That might be your evidence, linking the dealership to the key fob replacement and subsequent issues, gone? Hope you get things sorted.

Tbf , the dealers would have just done the same to start with anyway. They won't care mostly if there are any faults currently showing. They tend to go down the route of clear them and if any come back on then deal with those. If nothing comes back on they'll just pull the old we can't see any errors so nothings wrong  :angry:.

Can you tell I've been here before  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rajb on 13 January 2020, 08:51

Quote from: r600_clubsport on 12 January 2020, 15:02

... screen wash top up & then looked at the coolant bottle wondering if i'm confident enough to try get that silica bag out without splitting it.....bottled it lol

I keep meaning to check this but keep forgetting LOL.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 13 January 2020, 09:35

Just scanned it now and the only fault that is constantly remaining is: U111100. Function limitation due to missing message

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 13 January 2020, 13:24

Had a run-in with a 1ft high small old fence post in the car park opposite work  :angry:

My first damage in quite a few years. And a really annoying one.

Anyone have a link to the front bumper assembly, will need a new plastic trim that goes around the front fog lights. And some paint  :sad:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dean5125 on 13 January 2020, 14:05

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 13 January 2020, 13:24

Had a run-in with a 1ft high small old fence post in the car park opposite work  :angry:

My first damage in quite a few years. And a really annoying one.

Anyone have a link to the front bumper assembly, will need a new plastic trim that goes around the front fog lights. And some paint  :sad:

Ouch..... not a great start to the week then!!

On the plus side at least the damage is low down and you don't require ANOTHER new headlight!!  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 13 January 2020, 14:52

Quote from: dean5125 on 13 January 2020, 14:05

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 13 January 2020, 13:24

Had a run-in with a 1ft high small old fence post in the car park opposite work  :angry:

My first damage in quite a few years. And a really annoying one.

Anyone have a link to the front bumper assembly, will need a new plastic trim that goes around the front fog lights. And some paint  :sad:

Ouch..... not a great start to the week then!!

On the plus side at least the damage is low down and you don't require ANOTHER new headlight!!  :wink:

But the headlight was under warranty! And I ended up with 12 bottles of wine and a huge luxury hamper from JCT600 for all my troubles.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rajb on 13 January 2020, 16:05

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 13 January 2020, 13:24

Had a run-in with a 1ft high small old fence post in the car park opposite work  :angry:

My first damage in quite a few years. And a really annoying one.

Anyone have a link to the front bumper assembly, will need a new plastic trim that goes around the front fog lights. And some paint  :sad:

Oh now that's gutting. Hopefully not an expensive repair though.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Toppy on 13 January 2020, 17:44

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 13 January 2020, 13:24

Had a run-in with a 1ft high small old fence post in the car park opposite work  :angry:

My first damage in quite a few years. And a really annoying one.

Anyone have a link to the front bumper assembly, will need a new plastic trim that goes around the front fog lights. And some paint  :sad:

I don’t have a link for it but i had to get a new 1 last year, i just phoned the local dealers parts department and they knew the part i was after. I think it cost about £35 to £45

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 13 January 2020, 18:25

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 13 January 2020, 14:52

Quote from: dean5125 on 13 January 2020, 14:05

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 13 January 2020, 13:24

Had a run-in with a 1ft high small old fence post in the car park opposite work  :angry:

My first damage in quite a few years. And a really annoying one.

Anyone have a link to the front bumper assembly, will need a new plastic trim that goes around the front fog lights. And some paint  :sad:

Ouch..... not a great start to the week then!!

On the plus side at least the damage is low down and you don't require ANOTHER new headlight!!  :wink:

But the headlight was under warranty! And I ended up with 12 bottles of wine and a huge luxury hamper from JCT600 for all my troubles.

Do you want to write me a letter of complaint, Jim  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 13 January 2020, 20:19

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 13 January 2020, 18:25

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 13 January 2020, 14:52

Quote from: dean5125 on 13 January 2020, 14:05

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 13 January 2020, 13:24

Had a run-in with a 1ft high small old fence post in the car park opposite work  :angry:

My first damage in quite a few years. And a really annoying one.

Anyone have a link to the front bumper assembly, will need a new plastic trim that goes around the front fog lights. And some paint  :sad:

Ouch..... not a great start to the week then!!

On the plus side at least the damage is low down and you don't require ANOTHER new headlight!!  :wink:

But the headlight was under warranty! And I ended up with 12 bottles of wine and a huge luxury hamper from JCT600 for all my troubles.

Do you want to write me a letter of complaint, Jim  :grin:

No problems Ryan...

*Fees may apply 😃

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 13 January 2020, 21:25

I'm from Yorkshire, Jim. We don't like parting with our hard earned pennies round here. 😊

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 14 January 2020, 08:38

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 13 January 2020, 21:25

I'm from Yorkshire, Jim. We don't like parting with our hard earned pennies round here. 😊

Same here  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 14 January 2020, 08:56

Some lovely beading this am. Gave the roof a coating of Gtechniq C2 to try out at the weekend - this is a simple spray. Literally sprayed in on wet and wiped with a microfibre then buffed with another microfibre.

(https://i.postimg.cc/4xwyWnrG/40-A07873-B57-B-40-DD-A427-0-D89-BE9-C64-A4.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/dhkJ1QsN)

Thought I'd post here as sure they are plenty of people who don't want to get into detailing and this is very easy to use. Will see how it fairs in the coming months but this only took about 2 mins to apply to the roof. Might try doing it again when I wash the car properly.

https://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/gtechniq/c2-liquid-crystal.aspx
 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 14 January 2020, 09:33

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 14 January 2020, 08:56

Some lovely beading this am. Gave the roof a coating of Gtechniq C2 to try out at the weekend - this is a simple spray. Literally sprayed in on wet and wiped with a microfibre then buffed with another microfibre.

Thought I'd post here as sure they are plenty of people who don't want to get into detailing and this is very easy to use. Will see how it fairs in the coming months but this only took about 2 mins to apply to the roof. Might try doing it again when I wash the car properly.

https://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/gtechniq/c2-liquid-crystal.aspx

Looks good Jim. It works very well on glass too, no problems with the wipers.

Sorry to hear about your incident, hope it's neither difficult nor expensive to fix :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 14 January 2020, 10:22

Quote from: Watts on 14 January 2020, 09:33

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 14 January 2020, 08:56

Some lovely beading this am. Gave the roof a coating of Gtechniq C2 to try out at the weekend - this is a simple spray. Literally sprayed in on wet and wiped with a microfibre then buffed with another microfibre.

Thought I'd post here as sure they are plenty of people who don't want to get into detailing and this is very easy to use. Will see how it fairs in the coming months but this only took about 2 mins to apply to the roof. Might try doing it again when I wash the car properly.

https://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/gtechniq/c2-liquid-crystal.aspx

Looks good Jim. It works very well on glass too, no problems with the wipers.

Sorry to hear about your incident, hope it's neither difficult nor expensive to fix :smiley:

I did actually buy it to use on glass but was detailing a brand Amarok at the weekend so didn't get much chance to use it on mine.

Yes, an annoying scrape. One of those things, not done anything daft like that for many years.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 14 January 2020, 10:59

They're brilliant the spray on sealants, you would've had to spend hours waxing to achieve a finish like that 10 years ago.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 14 January 2020, 11:03

Sat in VW... Again. They know me by name now and they even know what I like to drink. Can't complain about their hospitality  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 14 January 2020, 11:53

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 14 January 2020, 11:03

Sat in VW... Again. They know me by name now and they even know what I like to drink. Can't complain about their hospitality  :grin:

I had this! Which one you at? JCT Sheffield have quite a good set up including driving seat with Forza! Didn't have ago but was tempted.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 14 January 2020, 12:02

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 14 January 2020, 11:53

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 14 January 2020, 11:03

Sat in VW... Again. They know me by name now and they even know what I like to drink. Can't complain about their hospitality  :grin:

I had this! Which one you at? JCT Sheffield have quite a good set up including driving seat with Forza! Didn't have ago but was tempted.

JCT Wakefield. I went for a test drive at the Sheffield dealership, seemed alright to be fair, the salesman who took me out was a good bloke. I'm out now, problem solved. They've informed me theres a software update for the radio but I'm booked in for remapping next week so I'm in a bit of a sticky situation. I'll get in touch with Unicorn and see what they say.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 19 January 2020, 14:09

Got up early and went for a drive in the Peaks with a few mates... So good to get out before the Sunday drivers! Although it dropped to -4.5 degrees in one village!

(https://i.postimg.cc/j5Dvn3kB/IMG-4866.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/G81vZKRj)

(https://i.postimg.cc/mrX8DWVQ/QV2g0-XA6-TOq-Bf-Ga-Git-O1-Hg.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/HJMQZKqx)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 19 January 2020, 14:46

Wow! Beautiful pics and a diverse selection of machinery there Jim.





Today I took my TCR to Devon’s equivalent of Caffeine and Machine which is a little venue at an old wartime airfield and outdoor go-kart track called “Re:Fuel” having been nagged by a mate to go for months.

A great selection of cars from a huge ancient Blower Bentley, an F40, a Lamborghini with a child seat in the passenger seat (big respect to whoever owns that!) to lots of modern classics and the lowest ratio of mk7 Golf R to other car ratio I’ve ever seen out in the open!   :grin:

(https://i.postimg.cc/HkSN3T41/3-E7-A8478-94-D1-4-CB0-8805-7-EBD8-C827-E20.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 19 January 2020, 15:12

Quote from: Exonian on 19 January 2020, 14:46

Wow! Beautiful pics and a diverse selection of machinery there Jim.





Today I took my TCR to Devon’s equivalent of Caffeine and Machine which is a little venue at an old wartime airfield and outdoor go-kart track called “Re:Fuel” having been nagged by a mate to go for months.

A great selection of cars from a huge ancient Blower Bentley, an F40, a Lamborghini with a child seat in the passenger seat (big respect to whoever owns that!) to lots of modern classics and the lowest ratio of mk7 Golf R to other car ratio I’ve ever seen out in the open!   :grin:

Yes, good mix of cars out today.

Looks great - we don't have anything like that around here - think there is a Car Cafe at Nottingham which gets a good turnout when its a bit wamer.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 19 January 2020, 16:01

Had a great day at Brooklands, plenty of pre-war cars out, seeing them giving their all up the test hill was fantastic! There was even a few Bugattis!

(https://i.postimg.cc/D0F5d9n7/IMG-9997.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/bDCQqFZ5)

(https://i.postimg.cc/5y3gPs2L/IMG-0009.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/q6N2qXnv)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 19 January 2020, 19:03

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 19 January 2020, 14:09

Got up early and went for a drive in the Peaks with a few mates... So good to get out before the Sunday drivers! Although it dropped to -4.5 degrees in one village!

(https://i.postimg.cc/j5Dvn3kB/IMG-4866.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/G81vZKRj)

(https://i.postimg.cc/mrX8DWVQ/QV2g0-XA6-TOq-Bf-Ga-Git-O1-Hg.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/HJMQZKqx)

Niiiice! Whereabouts in the peaks did you go? Some of the roads and scenery is stunning!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mutley75 on 19 January 2020, 19:39

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 14 January 2020, 08:56

Some lovely beading this am. Gave the roof a coating of Gtechniq C2 to try out at the weekend - this is a simple spray. Literally sprayed in on wet and wiped with a microfibre then buffed with another microfibre.

(https://i.postimg.cc/4xwyWnrG/40-A07873-B57-B-40-DD-A427-0-D89-BE9-C64-A4.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/dhkJ1QsN)

Thought I'd post here as sure they are plenty of people who don't want to get into detailing and this is very easy to use. Will see how it fairs in the coming months but this only took about 2 mins to apply to the roof. Might try doing it again when I wash the car properly.

https://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/gtechniq/c2-liquid-crystal.aspx

Looks good Jim! Can this be used as a primary sealant or is it only really a top-up for ceramic coatings? I’ve used Fusso99 in the past and not been overly impressed - I only seem to get a few weeks from it, not months as per the reviews. I find Bilt Hamber DSP to be better personally. Curious about C2 for the speed & simplicity though, so how’s the durability? Cheers.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rajb on 19 January 2020, 20:41

Some nice venues/pics guys. I wish I’d got out today but weather wasn’t great early morning. Just decided to give the old girl a wash.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mutley75 on 19 January 2020, 20:47

Quote from: rajb on 19 January 2020, 20:41

Some nice venues/pics guys. I wish I’d got out today but weather wasn’t great early morning. Just decided to give the old girl a wash.

Should have told her to wash herself, and gone outside and washed the car instead...  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rajb on 19 January 2020, 20:54

Quote from: Mutley75 on 19 January 2020, 20:47

Should have told her to wash herself, and gone outside and washed the car instead...  :whistle:

 :grin: wondered how quick a reply I’d get to that  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mutley75 on 19 January 2020, 20:56

Quote from: rajb on 19 January 2020, 20:54

Quote from: Mutley75 on 19 January 2020, 20:47

Should have told her to wash herself, and gone outside and washed the car instead...  :whistle:

 :grin: wondered how quick a reply I’d get to that  :grin:

Six minutes lol 🔥🔥🔥

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rajb on 19 January 2020, 20:58

Quote from: Mutley75 on 19 January 2020, 20:56

Quote from: rajb on 19 January 2020, 20:54

Quote from: Mutley75 on 19 January 2020, 20:47

Should have told her to wash herself, and gone outside and washed the car instead...  :whistle:

 :grin: wondered how quick a reply I’d get to that  :grin:

Six minutes lol 🔥🔥🔥

Not bad. Could have been quicker, sounds like need to go Stage 2 for extra speed  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 19 January 2020, 21:15

Quote from: Mutley75 on 19 January 2020, 19:39

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 14 January 2020, 08:56

Some lovely beading this am. Gave the roof a coating of Gtechniq C2 to try out at the weekend - this is a simple spray. Literally sprayed in on wet and wiped with a microfibre then buffed with another microfibre.

(https://i.postimg.cc/4xwyWnrG/40-A07873-B57-B-40-DD-A427-0-D89-BE9-C64-A4.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/dhkJ1QsN)

Thought I'd post here as sure they are plenty of people who don't want to get into detailing and this is very easy to use. Will see how it fairs in the coming months but this only took about 2 mins to apply to the roof. Might try doing it again when I wash the car properly.

https://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/gtechniq/c2-liquid-crystal.aspx

Looks good Jim! Can this be used as a primary sealant or is it only really a top-up for ceramic coatings? I’ve used Fusso99 in the past and not been overly impressed - I only seem to get a few weeks from it, not months as per the reviews. I find Bilt Hamber DSP to be better personally. Curious about C2 for the speed & simplicity though, so how’s the durability? Cheers.

Cleaned it yesterday and applied it to pretty much to the whole car so will keep you posted over the next few weeks/month to see how it lasts.

Unfortunately it didn’t stay clean very long after today’s blast round the Peaks...

(https://i.postimg.cc/wx4d1F6z/F68-EF2-E3-3-E7-F-458-C-9-F6-C-48-C5-D67-A85-CB.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 19 January 2020, 21:18

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 19 January 2020, 19:03

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 19 January 2020, 14:09

Got up early and went for a drive in the Peaks with a few mates... So good to get out before the Sunday drivers! Although it dropped to -4.5 degrees in one village!

Niiiice! Whereabouts in the peaks did you go? Some of the roads and scenery is stunning!

We did a loop of some roads from Sheffield/Ringinglow out to Lognor and back towards Matlock and Chatsworth. Back roads mainly so lots of ice/snowy slush and mud. Great fun though.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Guzzle on 19 January 2020, 21:30

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 19 January 2020, 21:15

Quote from: Mutley75 on 19 January 2020, 19:39

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 14 January 2020, 08:56

Some lovely beading this am. Gave the roof a coating of Gtechniq C2 to try out at the weekend - this is a simple spray. Literally sprayed in on wet and wiped with a microfibre then buffed with another microfibre.

(https://i.postimg.cc/4xwyWnrG/40-A07873-B57-B-40-DD-A427-0-D89-BE9-C64-A4.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/dhkJ1QsN)

Thought I'd post here as sure they are plenty of people who don't want to get into detailing and this is very easy to use. Will see how it fairs in the coming months but this only took about 2 mins to apply to the roof. Might try doing it again when I wash the car properly.

https://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/gtechniq/c2-liquid-crystal.aspx

Looks good Jim! Can this be used as a primary sealant or is it only really a top-up for ceramic coatings? I’ve used Fusso99 in the past and not been overly impressed - I only seem to get a few weeks from it, not months as per the reviews. I find Bilt Hamber DSP to be better personally. Curious about C2 for the speed & simplicity though, so how’s the durability? Cheers.

Cleaned it yesterday and applied it to pretty much to the whole car so will keep you posted over the next few weeks/month to see how it lasts.

Unfortunately it didn’t stay clean very long after today’s blast round the Peaks...

(https://i.postimg.cc/wx4d1F6z/F68-EF2-E3-3-E7-F-458-C-9-F6-C-48-C5-D67-A85-CB.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Shame you couldn't get the graffiti off first time around. Never mind, the dirt hides it well  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 19 January 2020, 21:32

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 19 January 2020, 21:18

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 19 January 2020, 19:03

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 19 January 2020, 14:09

Got up early and went for a drive in the Peaks with a few mates... So good to get out before the Sunday drivers! Although it dropped to -4.5 degrees in one village!

Niiiice! Whereabouts in the peaks did you go? Some of the roads and scenery is stunning!

We did a loop of some roads from Sheffield/Ringinglow out to Lognor and back towards Matlock and Chatsworth. Back roads mainly so lots of ice/snowy slush and mud. Great fun though.

Great that you have such good driving roads near you. Lovely pictures too! If I was to invite a few mates out for a nice drive, what would the convoy consist of, let's see - a Seat Ateca, a Skoda Roomster, a Lexus GS...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dean5125 on 20 January 2020, 08:32

Quote from: Watts on 19 January 2020, 21:32

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 19 January 2020, 21:18

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 19 January 2020, 19:03

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 19 January 2020, 14:09

Got up early and went for a drive in the Peaks with a few mates... So good to get out before the Sunday drivers! Although it dropped to -4.5 degrees in one village!

Niiiice! Whereabouts in the peaks did you go? Some of the roads and scenery is stunning!

We did a loop of some roads from Sheffield/Ringinglow out to Lognor and back towards Matlock and Chatsworth. Back roads mainly so lots of ice/snowy slush and mud. Great fun though.

Great that you have such good driving roads near you. Lovely pictures too! If I was to invite a few mates out for a nice drive, what would the convoy consist of, let's see - a Seat Ateca, a Skoda Roomster, a Lexus GS...

Think yourself lucky to have petrol head mates..... I live really close to some lovely roads in the Matlock area and my mates drive an Astra van, 1.5l focus and a Yaris….. no wonder they don't like going for a drive for the pleasure of it!! :shocked:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rajb on 20 January 2020, 08:42

Quote from: dean5125 on 20 January 2020, 08:32

Think yourself lucky to have petrol head mates..... I live really close to some lovely roads in the Matlock area and my mates drive an Astra van, 1.5l focus and a Yaris….. no wonder they don't like going for a drive for the pleasure of it!! :shocked:

I’m in Wolves so not a million miles away. Should organise a meet up and little drive  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rajb on 20 January 2020, 08:46

So sat in the waiting reception of Midland VW for the little beastie to get some new oil

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/Raj328/Golf%20GTI/1D8F7F81-6607-4DA0-80C4-BFAAFD1E6511_zpsvkv4u17f.jpg) (http://s2.photobucket.com/user/Raj328/media/Golf%20GTI/1D8F7F81-6607-4DA0-80C4-BFAAFD1E6511_zpsvkv4u17f.jpg.html)

Cleaned her yesterday and due to freezing temps and dirty water on the ground, now dirty again after only a few miles lol.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 20 January 2020, 08:52

Quote from: dean5125 on 20 January 2020, 08:32

Quote from: Watts on 19 January 2020, 21:32

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 19 January 2020, 21:18

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 19 January 2020, 19:03

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 19 January 2020, 14:09

Got up early and went for a drive in the Peaks with a few mates... So good to get out before the Sunday drivers! Although it dropped to -4.5 degrees in one village!

Niiiice! Whereabouts in the peaks did you go? Some of the roads and scenery is stunning!

We did a loop of some roads from Sheffield/Ringinglow out to Lognor and back towards Matlock and Chatsworth. Back roads mainly so lots of ice/snowy slush and mud. Great fun though.

Great that you have such good driving roads near you. Lovely pictures too! If I was to invite a few mates out for a nice drive, what would the convoy consist of, let's see - a Seat Ateca, a Skoda Roomster, a Lexus GS...

Think yourself lucky to have petrol head mates..... I live really close to some lovely roads in the Matlock area and my mates drive an Astra van, 1.5l focus and a Yaris….. no wonder they don't like going for a drive for the pleasure of it!! :shocked:

Will give you a shout on the next one if you fancy it, you're not far away. We had a guy join us from Notts and one from Chesterfield.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dean5125 on 20 January 2020, 09:21

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 20 January 2020, 08:52

Quote from: dean5125 on 20 January 2020, 08:32

Quote from: Watts on 19 January 2020, 21:32

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 19 January 2020, 21:18

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 19 January 2020, 19:03

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 19 January 2020, 14:09

Got up early and went for a drive in the Peaks with a few mates... So good to get out before the Sunday drivers! Although it dropped to -4.5 degrees in one village!

Niiiice! Whereabouts in the peaks did you go? Some of the roads and scenery is stunning!

We did a loop of some roads from Sheffield/Ringinglow out to Lognor and back towards Matlock and Chatsworth. Back roads mainly so lots of ice/snowy slush and mud. Great fun though.

Great that you have such good driving roads near you. Lovely pictures too! If I was to invite a few mates out for a nice drive, what would the convoy consist of, let's see - a Seat Ateca, a Skoda Roomster, a Lexus GS...

Think yourself lucky to have petrol head mates..... I live really close to some lovely roads in the Matlock area and my mates drive an Astra van, 1.5l focus and a Yaris….. no wonder they don't like going for a drive for the pleasure of it!! :shocked:

Will give you a shout on the next one if you fancy it, you're not far away. We had a guy join us from Notts and one from Chesterfield.

Cheers Jim, I'll definitely be up for that..... now exactly what do you mean by early?!?! :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dean5125 on 20 January 2020, 09:31

Quote from: rajb on 20 January 2020, 08:46

So sat in the waiting reception of Midland VW for the little beastie to get some new oil

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/Raj328/Golf%20GTI/1D8F7F81-6607-4DA0-80C4-BFAAFD1E6511_zpsvkv4u17f.jpg) (http://s2.photobucket.com/user/Raj328/media/Golf%20GTI/1D8F7F81-6607-4DA0-80C4-BFAAFD1E6511_zpsvkv4u17f.jpg.html)

Cleaned her yesterday and due to freezing temps and dirty water on the ground, now dirty again after only a few miles lol.

Joys of loving your car Rajb…. I spent 4hrs on mine yesterday as its the first weekend in a while it hasn't been raining and after a heavy frost you can hardly tell but it's nice to know she's got some more protection on her!! Second coat with Sonax BSD, diluted it 50/50 and it was really nice and easy to apply and beads like crazy and the first time lasted pretty well for something so cost effective! (don't like to say cheap when talking about paint protection! :grin:)

Have to say though rajb yours does sit really nice.... I'm guessing lowered and spacers??

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 20 January 2020, 12:23

Quote from: dean5125 on 20 January 2020, 09:21

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 20 January 2020, 08:52

Quote from: dean5125 on 20 January 2020, 08:32

Quote from: Watts on 19 January 2020, 21:32

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 19 January 2020, 21:18

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 19 January 2020, 19:03

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 19 January 2020, 14:09

Got up early and went for a drive in the Peaks with a few mates... So good to get out before the Sunday drivers! Although it dropped to -4.5 degrees in one village!

Niiiice! Whereabouts in the peaks did you go? Some of the roads and scenery is stunning!

We did a loop of some roads from Sheffield/Ringinglow out to Lognor and back towards Matlock and Chatsworth. Back roads mainly so lots of ice/snowy slush and mud. Great fun though.

Great that you have such good driving roads near you. Lovely pictures too! If I was to invite a few mates out for a nice drive, what would the convoy consist of, let's see - a Seat Ateca, a Skoda Roomster, a Lexus GS...

Think yourself lucky to have petrol head mates..... I live really close to some lovely roads in the Matlock area and my mates drive an Astra van, 1.5l focus and a Yaris….. no wonder they don't like going for a drive for the pleasure of it!! :shocked:

Will give you a shout on the next one if you fancy it, you're not far away. We had a guy join us from Notts and one from Chesterfield.

Cheers Jim, I'll definitely be up for that..... now exactly what do you mean by early?!?! :grin:

You might be able to get an idea by the position of the sun....  :grin:

(https://i.postimg.cc/L6q2R9yk/fullsizeoutput-412.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dean5125 on 20 January 2020, 13:38

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 20 January 2020, 12:23

Quote from: dean5125 on 20 January 2020, 09:21

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 20 January 2020, 08:52

Quote from: dean5125 on 20 January 2020, 08:32

Quote from: Watts on 19 January 2020, 21:32

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 19 January 2020, 21:18

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 19 January 2020, 19:03

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 19 January 2020, 14:09

Got up early and went for a drive in the Peaks with a few mates... So good to get out before the Sunday drivers! Although it dropped to -4.5 degrees in one village!

Niiiice! Whereabouts in the peaks did you go? Some of the roads and scenery is stunning!

We did a loop of some roads from Sheffield/Ringinglow out to Lognor and back towards Matlock and Chatsworth. Back roads mainly so lots of ice/snowy slush and mud. Great fun though.

Great that you have such good driving roads near you. Lovely pictures too! If I was to invite a few mates out for a nice drive, what would the convoy consist of, let's see - a Seat Ateca, a Skoda Roomster, a Lexus GS...

Think yourself lucky to have petrol head mates..... I live really close to some lovely roads in the Matlock area and my mates drive an Astra van, 1.5l focus and a Yaris….. no wonder they don't like going for a drive for the pleasure of it!! :shocked:

Will give you a shout on the next one if you fancy it, you're not far away. We had a guy join us from Notts and one from Chesterfield.

Cheers Jim, I'll definitely be up for that..... now exactly what do you mean by early?!?! :grin:

You might be able to get an idea by the position of the sun....  :grin:

(https://i.postimg.cc/L6q2R9yk/fullsizeoutput-412.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

By a standard British winter day.... that would be about midday surely?!?  :grin:

definitely be up for a run out on your next one if you don't mind a tag along? On the plus side by the looks of it I'll be back home before the rest of the family even realise I'm gone!  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 20 January 2020, 14:16

 :grin:

We always aim to meet around 8am and get out before the Sunday drivers! And done by 10.30 ish. I'll drop you a PM as sorting out a date for the next one.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dean5125 on 20 January 2020, 15:09

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 20 January 2020, 14:16

:grin:

We always aim to meet around 8am and get out before the Sunday drivers! And done by 10.30 ish. I'll drop you a PM as sorting out a date for the next one.

Does the 10:30 finish usually coincide with the fuel lights coming on??  :grin:

Absolutely up for that, cheers Jim!!

I'm hoping to see some arty pics of a pair of GTI's too!! :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 20 January 2020, 19:42

We really should organize a meet sometime!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rajb on 20 January 2020, 23:02

Quote from: dean5125 on 20 January 2020, 09:31

Joys of loving your car Rajb…. I spent 4hrs on mine yesterday as its the first weekend in a while it hasn't been raining and after a heavy frost you can hardly tell but it's nice to know she's got some more protection on her!! Second coat with Sonax BSD, diluted it 50/50 and it was really nice and easy to apply and beads like crazy and the first time lasted pretty well for something so cost effective! (don't like to say cheap when talking about paint protection! :grin:)

Have to say though rajb yours does sit really nice.... I'm guessing lowered and spacers??

Yeah I don’t mind cleaning it but would just be nice for it to stay clean for just a little longer lol.
Mines ceramic coated and PPF’d but still the crap on the roads just tries so damn hard to stick to it.

Thanks. Mines on KW DDC coilovers and the OZ’s are run with no spacers.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rajb on 20 January 2020, 23:04

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 20 January 2020, 19:42

We really should organize a meet sometime!

Should do definitely.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rajb on 20 January 2020, 23:06

Forgot to post this shot up when I went over the Johns @ Bespoke Leathering to get the drivers base bolster sorted.

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/Raj328/Golf%20GTI/1C144CD8-C89B-4CC6-9E99-1A36611AA145_zpsqnpk5kcn.jpg) (http://s2.photobucket.com/user/Raj328/media/Golf%20GTI/1C144CD8-C89B-4CC6-9E99-1A36611AA145_zpsqnpk5kcn.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dean5125 on 21 January 2020, 08:09

Quote from: rajb on 20 January 2020, 23:02

Quote from: dean5125 on 20 January 2020, 09:31

Joys of loving your car Rajb…. I spent 4hrs on mine yesterday as its the first weekend in a while it hasn't been raining and after a heavy frost you can hardly tell but it's nice to know she's got some more protection on her!! Second coat with Sonax BSD, diluted it 50/50 and it was really nice and easy to apply and beads like crazy and the first time lasted pretty well for something so cost effective! (don't like to say cheap when talking about paint protection! :grin:)

Have to say though rajb yours does sit really nice.... I'm guessing lowered and spacers??

Yeah I don’t mind cleaning it but would just be nice for it to stay clean for just a little longer lol.
Mines ceramic coated and PPF’d but still the crap on the roads just tries so damn hard to stick to it.

Thanks. Mines on KW DDC coilovers and the OZ’s are run with no spacers.

Wow... now there's a guy who takes paint protection very seriously!!

and I didn't spot it in your first pic on here but what bonnet have you got on there? I'm liking it and the subtle little vents!! :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rajb on 21 January 2020, 15:46

Quote from: dean5125 on 21 January 2020, 08:09

Wow... now there's a guy who takes paint protection very seriously!!

Errr yeah lol. I do a lot of motorway miles and the constant crap that gets kicked up would just ruin the front end. Well that's my excuse anyway and I'm sticking to it lol

Quote from: dean5125 on 21 January 2020, 08:09

and I didn't spot it in your first pic on here but what bonnet have you got on there? I'm liking it and the subtle little vents!! :wink:

Thanks buddy. Yeah I do love the bonnet. It's a RevoZport Razor 7 CF one. Do love the vents as they sort of similar to the ones on the M3 bonnet.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 21 January 2020, 19:30

It has been a progressive couple of weeks for the GTI - TCR spoiler installed last week, CSS rear muffler and Turbo Technics intake + drop-in filter yesterday and Clubsport rear diffuser today.

(https://i.ibb.co/Q6YcVCG/IMG-20191222-223825.jpg) (https://ibb.co/SKVxgdp)

(https://i.ibb.co/Npj06VT/IMG-20200121-110152.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Y8k57R0)
(https://i.ibb.co/RN3tn0L/IMG-20200121-160352-2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/QkPhBNs)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 21 January 2020, 20:16

Looking good! How's it sounding, a little bit raucous I hope?!  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 21 January 2020, 20:46

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 21 January 2020, 20:16

Looking good! How's it sounding, a little bit raucous I hope?!  :smiley:

it sounds amazing, especially the DSG farts. I drove with the window down until I got to the motorway  :grin:. I'll upload a video at some point comparing it to the stock setup.

The throttle response feels better too which I'm guessing will be the Turbo Technics intake/ performance filter combo which surprised me.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 21 January 2020, 21:28

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 21 January 2020, 20:46

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 21 January 2020, 20:16

Looking good! How's it sounding, a little bit raucous I hope?!  :smiley:

it sounds amazing, especially the DSG farts. I drove with the window down until I got to the motorway  :grin:. I'll upload a video at some point comparing it to the stock setup.

The throttle response feels better too which I'm guessing will be the Turbo Technics intake/ performance filter combo which surprised me.

Nice!  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MjrSharpe on 22 January 2020, 08:45

Just left my car in to get a Sachs uprated clutch fitted. Hopefully have it back by the end of today. The clutch was slipping slightly in 5th and 6th so I looking forward to seeing how the new one feels :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Andy198 on 22 January 2020, 11:17

The tyre pressure warning cane on yesterday on the way back from Bicester ( :sad:) and they were only 35.5 all round, well below the 39-41 recommended for the all season/ winter tyres. I’ve put them all on 39.5 because 41 looks really high to me and took it for a quick drive; the ride felt a good bit better so will keep an eye.

I’ve also fitted the Lockwood sill protectors that arrived last week. I’ll try and put a photo up when we get a decent day, but really pleased with them and give good protection. Cheers

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dean5125 on 22 January 2020, 11:47

Quote from: Andy198 on 22 January 2020, 11:17

The tyre pressure warning cane on yesterday on the way back from Bicester ( :sad:) and they were only 35.5 all round, well below the 39-41 recommended for the all season/ winter tyres. I’ve put them all on 39.5 because 41 looks really high to me and took it for a quick drive; the ride felt a good bit better so will keep an eye.

I’ve also fitted the Lockwood sill protectors that arrived last week. I’ll try and put a photo up when we get a decent day, but really pleased with them and give good protection. Cheers

Not that I want to start a whole debate about this because I'm sure it's been covered elsewhere but I'm assuming VW have only suggested the 39-40 psi for economy/emission reasons as I've never had tyres of these sizes anywhere near these pressures! What are you guys running yours at as I found, to me at least the ride much less jiggly at 35 all-round with probably more grip because the tyre can actually flex and seems to bite in to the road more?

Btw - 18" Bridgestone's.... for now! :embarrassed:
 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Carbon VW on 22 January 2020, 11:50

Quote from: dean5125 on 22 January 2020, 11:47

Quote from: Andy198 on 22 January 2020, 11:17

The tyre pressure warning cane on yesterday on the way back from Bicester ( :sad:) and they were only 35.5 all round, well below the 39-41 recommended for the all season/ winter tyres. I’ve put them all on 39.5 because 41 looks really high to me and took it for a quick drive; the ride felt a good bit better so will keep an eye.

I’ve also fitted the Lockwood sill protectors that arrived last week. I’ll try and put a photo up when we get a decent day, but really pleased with them and give good protection. Cheers

Not that I want to start a whole debate about this because I'm sure it's been covered elsewhere but I'm assuming VW have only suggested the 39-40 psi for economy/emission reasons as I've never had tyres of these sizes anywhere near these pressures! What are you guys running yours at as I found, to me at least the ride much less jiggly at 35 all-round with probably more grip because the tyre can actually flex and seems to bite in to the road more?

Btw - 18" Bridgestone's.... for now! :embarrassed:

36 All round on 18's with Eagle F1 Asy 5's. 41psi is madness. I find 36 to be the sweet spot between ride/handling/comfort/wear.
As you say, 41 is for economy and knocking your fillings out.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: RM on 22 January 2020, 14:02

Mine spent this morning having an engine and DSG remap at DMS. This really isn’t the weather for ‘testing’ a high power FWD car, but safe to say the results feel pretty damn good so far!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Andy198 on 22 January 2020, 14:35

Cheers gents, my last car was about 32psi so was a bit surprised too. I only went 400yds at the higher pressure just to make sure the light didn’t come back on again. I’ll give it a proper run and probably lower them to 38 or 36 to find the sweet spot. Thx 👍🏾

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jason b on 22 January 2020, 17:02

As sad as it is . had to use my always clean GTI on a 100 plus mile trip .As the responsible adult needed my C1 pool car .

 Ive never seen it so bad and had  give a lift to a soap dodger .. to rub the salt litterly in the wounds

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rajb on 23 January 2020, 08:03

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 21 January 2020, 19:30

It has been a progressive couple of weeks for the GTI - TCR spoiler installed last week, CSS rear muffler and Turbo Technics intake + drop-in filter yesterday and Clubsport rear diffuser today.

Nice upgrades. I looked at the CSS rear backbox too, The larger tips look so much better too as well as the sound increase.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 23 January 2020, 16:00

Quote from: rajb on 23 January 2020, 08:03

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 21 January 2020, 19:30

It has been a progressive couple of weeks for the GTI - TCR spoiler installed last week, CSS rear muffler and Turbo Technics intake + drop-in filter yesterday and Clubsport rear diffuser today.

Nice upgrades. I looked at the CSS rear backbox too, The larger tips look so much better too as well as the sound increase.

The bigger tips is the only reason why I went for it really, the sound is just a bonus.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: watchdog on 23 January 2020, 16:45

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 21 January 2020, 19:30

It has been a progressive couple of weeks for the GTI - TCR spoiler installed last week, CSS rear muffler and Turbo Technics intake + drop-in filter yesterday and Clubsport rear diffuser today.

(https://i.ibb.co/Q6YcVCG/IMG-20191222-223825.jpg) (https://ibb.co/SKVxgdp)

(https://i.ibb.co/Npj06VT/IMG-20200121-110152.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Y8k57R0)
(https://i.ibb.co/RN3tn0L/IMG-20200121-160352-2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/QkPhBNs)

Cars looking really great Ryan, how was the diffuser to fit, is it an easy fix

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 23 January 2020, 18:31

Cheers, watchdog. The diffuser was an absolute pig of a job tbh and I've got the cuts and bumps to prove it 😂

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Steve07 on 23 January 2020, 20:16

First minor service (oil service) today, GTI PP one year old on 31st January.
My first experience of VW service, came in at £179 and everything tickety boo  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 24 January 2020, 00:57

A quick comparison between the exhaust setup.

Stock: https://youtu.be/RQBSQbSVtRM
CSS: https://youtu.be/TcJYE1HRsio

You're better off listening through headphones if you can.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 24 January 2020, 08:57

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 24 January 2020, 00:57

A quick comparison between the exhaust setup.

Stock: https://youtu.be/RQBSQbSVtRM
CSS: https://youtu.be/TcJYE1HRsio

You're better off listening through headphones if you can.

The video doesn't do the CSS muffler justice to be fair. It's a real deep cracking sound compared to the pop of the standard exhaust.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rajb on 24 January 2020, 09:56

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 23 January 2020, 16:00

The bigger tips is the only reason why I went for it really, the sound is just a bonus.

Ah cool but have to admit I was looking at it for the sound and tips being the bonus lol

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rajb on 24 January 2020, 10:02

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 24 January 2020, 00:57

A quick comparison between the exhaust setup.

Stock: https://youtu.be/RQBSQbSVtRM
CSS: https://youtu.be/TcJYE1HRsio

You're better off listening through headphones if you can.

Definitely noticeable as can tell it's a deeper sound. So are the pops/farts on upshift from the map?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 24 January 2020, 12:28

Quote from: rajb on 24 January 2020, 10:02

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 24 January 2020, 00:57

A quick comparison between the exhaust setup.

Stock: https://youtu.be/RQBSQbSVtRM
CSS: https://youtu.be/TcJYE1HRsio

You're better off listening through headphones if you can.

Definitely noticeable as can tell it's a deeper sound. So are the pops/farts on upshift from the map?

The car is standard other than the CSS exhaust. It's not had it's remap yet.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rajb on 24 January 2020, 12:34

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 24 January 2020, 12:28

The car is standard other than the CSS exhaust. It's not had it's remap yet.

Ah right, not really heard mine do this but then I've got a full Akra system with a map.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rajb on 25 January 2020, 20:14

Only thing today was a good clean and nice photo op with the toy.

Angels and Demons:

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/Raj328/Golf%20GTI/E52E67DA-CD20-41A2-B7ED-11B206CDDA23_zpszup5zax6.jpg) (http://s2.photobucket.com/user/Raj328/media/Golf%20GTI/E52E67DA-CD20-41A2-B7ED-11B206CDDA23_zpszup5zax6.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 25 January 2020, 22:37

Looking good, rajb!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rajb on 26 January 2020, 00:05

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 25 January 2020, 22:37

Looking good, rajb!

Thanks buddy.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 27 January 2020, 09:33

VW again today. This time, control arm bushes getting replaced under warranty.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 27 January 2020, 09:58

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 27 January 2020, 09:33

VW again today. This time, control arm bushes getting replaced under warranty.

Such a PITA going back and forth to the dealers  :sad:

You weren’t in Sheffield yesterday were you?! Saw a black 3dr flash past that sounded louder than a normal Mk7 GTI  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 27 January 2020, 22:39

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 27 January 2020, 09:58

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 27 January 2020, 09:33

VW again today. This time, control arm bushes getting replaced under warranty.

Such a PITA going back and forth to the dealers  :sad:

You weren’t in Sheffield yesterday were you?! Saw a black 3dr flash past that sounded louder than a normal Mk7 GTI  :smiley:

Not me, although I am having difficulty remembering where I was yesterday.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 07 February 2020, 14:29

(https://i.ibb.co/0jHcP48/IMG-20200207-140801-2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/xSxDV9P)
(https://i.ibb.co/QkWcfKD/REMAP-2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Nr03syT)

It was up early and a drive over the Pennines to Stockport this morning for an appointment with Rick at Unicorn.

A touch over 300bhp with a decent amount of torque to go with it. Not had chance to test it properly but you can certainly notice the difference.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dean5125 on 07 February 2020, 15:53

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 07 February 2020, 14:29

(https://i.ibb.co/0jHcP48/IMG-20200207-140801-2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/xSxDV9P)
(https://i.ibb.co/QkWcfKD/REMAP-2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Nr03syT)

It was up early and a drive over the Pennines to Stockport this morning for an appointment with Rick at Unicorn.

A touch over 300bhp with a decent amount of torque to go with it. Not had chance to test it properly but you can certainly notice the difference.

Nice figures..... more likely to be 400bhp if you still have the factory Bridgestone's on with all the spinning they do!! :grin:

I do keep thinking about having it done, what was the cost if you don't mind me asking? and is that with just a remap or have you got other mods too?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 07 February 2020, 16:55

Started the process of returning my car to stock. Today, cf mirror caps, R rear lights, CS red centre caps, Audi 12v socket cover and left foot rest all replaced with the original parts. It's a bit sad really. Tomorrow, Audi short shifter, Audi shift cables metal bracket with 42 Draft Designs metal bushes and VW Racingline turbo elbow and inlet pipe to go.

If anyone is interested in the spare parts, I'd rather they go to someone on here who is going to use and enjoy them, PM me with an offer. I'm not going to be greedy, I've had my fun, but be reasonable! I will probably keep the Racingline parts for now along with the CS centre caps and 12v cover.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 07 February 2020, 18:01

Watts, ironocally the only parts I was interested in were the Turbo inlet & CS centre caps, not to worry.

Both will  fit the TCR antway, so it makes sense to hang on to them.

Did you notice any tangible benefit of fitting the elbow?

I appreciate the centre caps will improve overall handling balance in the order of 10-15%, but intrigued by the inlet, cheers! :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 07 February 2020, 18:21

Quote from: clubsport on 07 February 2020, 18:01

Watts, ironocally the only parts I was interested in were the Turbo inlet & CS centre caps, not to worry.

Both will  fit the TCR antway, so it makes sense to hang on to them.

Did you notice any tangible benefit of fitting the elbow?

I appreciate the centre caps will improve overall handling balance in the order of 10-15%, but intrigued by the inlet, cheers! :)

There was a wee bit of an improvement with the elbow and inlet pipe, it just seems to pick up a bit quicker. It's not a massive difference, I suspect the real advantage will be for stage 2 tuning where it seems to be required. The engineering is of a high quality and it is nice replacing the cheap VW part. If I change my mind I'll let you know/first refusal.

The centre caps though, yes huge difference! :laugh: They do look nice! But if they don't suit the black wheels, again, I'll let you know! That'll likely be quite soon.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jason b on 07 February 2020, 18:24

 GTI has a service tomorrow at main dealers seems a bit piontless to get a loan to drive home then drive back in a hour or so so ill just go for a walk

 I have been targeted and had a call from their sales regarding a run out 7,5 / TCR deal but its not really happening

really happy with the mk7 still and that adds 5 main dealer stamps in the book

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 07 February 2020, 18:31

Quote from: Watts on 07 February 2020, 18:21

Quote from: clubsport on 07 February 2020, 18:01

Watts, ironocally the only parts I was interested in were the Turbo inlet & CS centre caps, not to worry.

Both will  fit the TCR antway, so it makes sense to hang on to them.

Did you notice any tangible benefit of fitting the elbow?

I appreciate the centre caps will improve overall handling balance in the order of 10-15%, but intrigued by the inlet, cheers! :)

There was a wee bit of an improvement with the elbow and inlet pipe, it just seems to pick up a bit quicker. It's not a massive difference, I suspect the real advantage will be for stage 2 tuning where it seems to be required. The engineering is of a high quality and it is nice replacing the cheap VW part. If I change my mind I'll let you know/first refusal.

The centre caps though, yes huge difference! :laugh: They do look nice! But if they don't suit the black wheels, again, I'll let you know! That'll likely be quite soon.

That's good of you, many thanks! :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 07 February 2020, 20:10

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 07 February 2020, 14:29

(https://i.ibb.co/0jHcP48/IMG-20200207-140801-2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/xSxDV9P)
(https://i.ibb.co/QkWcfKD/REMAP-2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Nr03syT)

It was up early and a drive over the Pennines to Stockport this morning for an appointment with Rick at Unicorn.

A touch over 300bhp with a decent amount of torque to go with it. Not had chance to test it properly but you can certainly notice the difference.

Never mind the headline figures, that’s a great looking graph indicating loads of useable performance with a really good power delivery. Wouldn’t surprise me if the car is better on fuel too with all that torque in normal driving.

The car always looks so good on the Belvedere wheels too. I’m tempted to shove mine on for summer (with the spacers I had for my R when it was on Cadiz for a short time).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Paul70 on 07 February 2020, 21:40

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 07 February 2020, 14:29

(https://i.ibb.co/0jHcP48/IMG-20200207-140801-2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/xSxDV9P)
(https://i.ibb.co/QkWcfKD/REMAP-2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Nr03syT)

It was up early and a drive over the Pennines to Stockport this morning for an appointment with Rick at Unicorn.

A touch over 300bhp with a decent amount of torque to go with it. Not had chance to test it properly but you can certainly notice the difference.

Your car looks great Ryan, I really like the Clubsport/TCR rear mods and the Belvederes really suit a black car. Great power curve, I’ve read many good reports about Rick’s craftsmanship.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rajb on 07 February 2020, 23:33

Nice map Ryan. Car looks spot on too with the additional diffuser etc.

Map looks like a good one with that graph.

Quote from: Watts on 07 February 2020, 16:55

Started the process of returning my car to stock. Today, cf mirror caps, R rear lights, CS red centre caps, Audi 12v socket cover and left foot rest all replaced with the original parts. It's a bit sad really. Tomorrow, Audi short shifter, Audi shift cables metal bracket with 42 Draft Designs metal bushes and VW Racingline turbo elbow and inlet pipe to go.

If anyone is interested in the spare parts, I'd rather they go to someone on here who is going to use and enjoy them, PM me with an offer. I'm not going to be greedy, I've had my fun, but be reasonable! I will probably keep the Racingline parts for now along with the CS centre caps and 12v cover.

Always a shame when demodding but then there’s always the next project.

I could be interested in the footrest if you have any pics and price in mind.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: st33ly on 08 February 2020, 07:28

I would take the CS centre caps of you if they are mint.

PM me if you want

Cheers

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 08 February 2020, 09:06

Quote from: rajb on 07 February 2020, 23:33

Always a shame when demodding but then there’s always the next project.

I could be interested in the footrest if you have any pics and price in mind.

Unfortunately a clip got broken on the footrest so it was binned. Thanks for the interest though :smiley:

Quote from: st33ly on 08 February 2020, 07:28

I would take the CS centre caps of you if they are mint.

PM me if you want

Cheers

I'll keep you in mind but I have promised Clubsport first refusal. I'm pretty sure they are mint but they need cleaning so I'll inspect them carefully when I do. Cheers :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gtiless on 08 February 2020, 09:15

After a lot of thinking I sold mine (well last week-14 plate Gti with 27k miles) and I have ordered a M135i Xdrive.

Im still up in the air about it all, the Gti was the best car I have owned. When I saw it drive off up the road I felt really sad.  :undecided:

I just hope I feel like I have done the right thing when the new car arrives.

For me, I dont like the way its going with the Golfs(after owning 4) -the thefts and the parts being stolen off them, so I thought I would try something else-only time will tell if its been a good decision or not.

So,thanks ladies and gents,ill still come on here and have a read cos Im sad like that! :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MjrSharpe on 08 February 2020, 10:20

Quote from: Gtiless on 08 February 2020, 09:15

After a lot of thinking I sold mine (well last week-14 plate Gti with 27k miles) and I have ordered a M135i Xdrive.

Im still up in the air about it all, the Gti was the best car I have owned. When I saw it drive off up the road I felt really sad.  :undecided:

I just hope I feel like I have done the right thing when the new car arrives.

For me, I dont like the way its going with the Golfs(after owning 4) -the thefts and the parts being stolen off them, so I thought I would try something else-only time will tell if its been a good decision or not.

So,thanks ladies and gents,ill still come on here and have a read cos Im sad like that! :grin:

All the best with the new car, I'm sure you will be very happy with it and being 4 wheel drive it should be a bit different from the golf as well. :)

Discovered that a friendly cat that comes to my house for food decided to climb all over my car and left some nice scratches down the side  :angry: got them mostly out with the machine, just hope she doesn't make a habit of it !

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 08 February 2020, 11:58

Quote from: Gtiless on 08 February 2020, 09:15

After a lot of thinking I sold mine (well last week-14 plate Gti with 27k miles) and I have ordered a M135i Xdrive.

Im still up in the air about it all, the Gti was the best car I have owned. When I saw it drive off up the road I felt really sad.  :undecided:

I just hope I feel like I have done the right thing when the new car arrives.

For me, I dont like the way its going with the Golfs(after owning 4) -the thefts and the parts being stolen off them, so I thought I would try something else-only time will tell if its been a good decision or not.

So,thanks ladies and gents,ill still come on here and have a read cos Im sad like that! :grin:

Ooohhh!  :cool:

What spec and colour?

I was really impressed with the M135i and still have some pangs about not getting one but yet another bloody Golf instead!
Lovely arse, lovely cabin, very rigid body shell and power comes in nice and low so very useable. And right now it’s very different!! Not many about unlike a Golf R.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gtiless on 08 February 2020, 16:38

Thanks chaps.

I have gone for Tech pack and M plus pack in Misano blue, so I get the bigger 19" wheels which I think look loads better than the standard 18s.

I couldn't add anything else as this just keeps it under the £40k luxury tax bracket-Im not paying 500 quid a year road tax!!

I got about 17% off it via a Carwow deal and got my nearest BMW dealer to match it.

It was a toss up between this or a TCR so Im hoping I have done the right thing, it should be here middle ish of March.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rajb on 08 February 2020, 20:59

Quote from: Watts on 08 February 2020, 09:06

Unfortunately a clip got broken on the footrest so it was binned. Thanks for the interest though :smiley:

Ah not to worry. Shame though.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rajb on 08 February 2020, 21:02

Quote from: Gtiless on 08 February 2020, 09:15

After a lot of thinking I sold mine (well last week-14 plate Gti with 27k miles) and I have ordered a M135i Xdrive.

Im still up in the air about it all, the Gti was the best car I have owned. When I saw it drive off up the road I felt really sad.  :undecided:

I just hope I feel like I have done the right thing when the new car arrives.

For me, I dont like the way its going with the Golfs(after owning 4) -the thefts and the parts being stolen off them, so I thought I would try something else-only time will tell if its been a good decision or not.

So,thanks ladies and gents,ill still come on here and have a read cos Im sad like that! :grin:

Congrats on the move. I’m a huge BM fan so you’ll definitely be happy with it.

Only thing is the thefts of the BM stuff is just as bad though so I hope that wasn’t the main reason for swapping out.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rajb on 08 February 2020, 22:58

So I’ve ordered the BBS centre caps for the SR’s. And washed her again lol.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Zermatt on 10 February 2020, 05:52

Yesterday went out with a set of 718 and 981 Boxsters and Cayman friends from my 997 days.

On a pretty squally morning we set of to drive up the Lecht Pass from west of Aberdeen. For those of you who don’t know it this road connects Aberdeenshire and Moray and rises to 650m. It often along with Glenshee features in EVO and Top Gear Speed week.

The GTi running on its SottoZero 3 was sublime yesterday and felt really surefooted on some grimy roads. I was glad I’d put a coating of GTechniq C2 Liquid Crystal on the day before to top up its GTechniq protection.

All in all a great driving day and I left thinking what a bargain the Mk7.5 felt in that company it’s such a well resolved hot hatch.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 10 February 2020, 08:40

Quote from: Zermatt on 10 February 2020, 05:52

Yesterday went out with a set of 718 and 981 Boxsters and Cayman friends from my 997 days.

On a pretty squally morning we set of to drive up the Lecht Pass from west of Aberdeen. For those of you who don’t know it this road connects Aberdeenshire and Moray and rises to 650m. It often along with Glenshee features in EVO and Top Gear Speed week.

The GTi running on its SottoZero 3 was sublime yesterday and felt really surefooted on some grimy roads. I was glad I’d put a coating of GTechniq C2 Liquid Crystal on the day before to top up its GTechniq protection.

All in all a great driving day and I left thinking what a bargain the Mk7.5 felt in that company it’s such a well resolved hot hatch.

Now that sounds like it was a great day out!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 10 February 2020, 11:52

Finished removing all my personal bits and pieces from the car before trade in tomorrow. Excited to be getting a new toy but a little sad this one is going, we've had a lot of lovely holidays and days out in it and I never tired of looking back at it when I parked it up :smiley: I hope the next owner has as much fun with it as I've had.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 10 February 2020, 13:05

Quote from: Watts on 10 February 2020, 11:52

Finished removing all my personal bits and pieces from the car before trade in tomorrow. Excited to be getting a new toy but a little sad this one is going, we've had a lot of lovely holidays and days out in it and I never tired of looking back at it when I parked it up :smiley: I hope the next owner has as much fun with it as I've had.

Have you finally found a suitable TCR?? Think I must have missed a few threads!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 10 February 2020, 14:12

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 10 February 2020, 13:05

Have you finally found a suitable TCR?? Think I must have missed a few threads!

Bought and paid for, collecting tomorrow! Not exactly what I wanted but unless you can order new there's always a compromise to be made.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rajb on 10 February 2020, 14:48

Quote from: Watts on 10 February 2020, 11:52

Finished removing all my personal bits and pieces from the car before trade in tomorrow. Excited to be getting a new toy but a little sad this one is going, we've had a lot of lovely holidays and days out in it and I never tired of looking back at it when I parked it up :smiley: I hope the next owner has as much fun with it as I've had.

Never nice having to remove bits when it’s that time to move on but onwards and upwards as they always say. I’m sure the replacement will be more than up to the task of filling those shoes.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 10 February 2020, 14:56

Quote from: rajb on 10 February 2020, 14:48

Never nice having to remove bits when it’s that time to move on but onwards and upwards as they always say. I’m sure the replacement will be more than up to the task of filling those shoes.

Cheers, indeed and I really hope so! :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 10 February 2020, 15:52

Finally pulled the trigger on the TCR! Looking forward to the pictures!!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 11 February 2020, 12:54

Picked it up! A bit sad leaving my old car but I'm tough and will push through the pain...

Just the one for now, need to put all my crap inside and go and fuel the new toy :smiley:

(https://i.postimg.cc/KzwfDHKc/20200211-124345.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/vg75QXLC)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 11 February 2020, 13:05

Looks great, very sharp, you can see it;s not flat white.

I was a bit put out when I sold my PP for the CS, it does take a little of the shine off of the exuberance you should feel collecting a new toy.

The PP is most likely the better daily driver. That may become apparent?

The difference is when you want to have fun, I am sure the new car will deliver over and above the PP, yet can behave when required.

Have fun!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Paul70 on 11 February 2020, 13:09

Looks stunning Watts, love the colour contrast! Enjoy the familiarisation process and look forward to a detailed summary and comparison at a later date.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Talk-torque on 11 February 2020, 13:34

Very nice Watts! Good move, I reckon. Lovely car - enjoy!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 11 February 2020, 14:18

Thanks everybody :smiley: Very pleased with it but early days as to getting to grips with the gearbox. For now I'm just keeping it simple, will spend sometime tomorrow sorting out the little personalisation bits and bobs.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wantmygti on 11 February 2020, 14:56

Presumably you are going to get it wrapped in tornado red pretty quick??!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dean5125 on 11 February 2020, 15:15

Congratulations!! very, very nice car!! :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 11 February 2020, 15:58

Quote from: Watts on 11 February 2020, 12:54

Picked it up! A bit sad leaving my old car but I'm tough and will push through the pain...

@Watts; It looks great :cool:. Hope you have many miles of enjoyable driving.

You need change your signature pic now as part of the therapy to help you get over the loss of three doors and Tornado Red :whistle:.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 11 February 2020, 16:20

Quote from: SRGTD on 11 February 2020, 15:58

Quote from: Watts on 11 February 2020, 12:54

Picked it up! A bit sad leaving my old car but I'm tough and will push through the pain...

@Watts; It looks great :cool:. Hope you have many miles of enjoyable driving.

You need change your signature pic now as part of the therapy to help you get over the loss of three doors and Tornado Red :whistle:.

Makes sense...... As we lose one, I've just added a Tornado 3 door sig pic to restore the balance! :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Dunc245 on 11 February 2020, 18:43

Yep; that looks really sharp. I passed (it was parked  :smiley: ) a white one this weekend and thought it looked much nicer in the metal than I thought a white one would. Nicer than any R I've seen that's for sure....

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rajb on 11 February 2020, 19:17

@Watts - That’s a really nice upgrade tbh buddy. Do like the TCR and it’s good to see the black wheels against the white lol. I’m tempted to refit the Oz’s again  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wantmygti on 11 February 2020, 19:47

Woooo page 1000!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 11 February 2020, 19:54

Congrats Watts! A lovely looking example in a great spec, I hope your bank account recovers in time but your new car looks far better than what VW have in store to kill off ICE desirability once and for all  https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/motor-shows-geneva-motor-show/new-2020-volkswagen-golf-r-seen-without-disguise

Seriously though, your TCR looks fantastic and that sunroof will be really nice on your road trip holidays, plus your passengers will like you more for them not needing yoga moves for ingress and egress!
It’ll be different to your old car but not too different, retaining most of the good bits, adding some better bits and some just plain different bits.

It took me a while to adjust to the TCR (and in fact I still am). The basic GTI is so good it’s not until you’re really pushing it that the additional handling and power becomes more than just a little bit of extra verve, but its forte is that there’s barely any trade off in normal regular use civility and economy despite a gradual but complete transformation when you take it by the scruff.
Wishing you many happy miles with the new car :afro:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 11 February 2020, 20:31

Quote from: wantmygti on 11 February 2020, 14:56

Presumably you are going to get it wrapped in tornado red pretty quick??!!

Not a bad idea! Actually the Oryx looks great!

Quote from: dean5125 on 11 February 2020, 15:15

Congratulations!! very, very nice car!! :wink:

Cheers :smiley:

Quote from: SRGTD on 11 February 2020, 15:58

@Watts; It looks great :cool:. Hope you have many miles of enjoyable driving.

You need change your signature pic now as part of the therapy to help you get over the loss of three doors and Tornado Red :whistle:.

Thanks, I'm sure I will! Red...., mmmm :kiss: :whistle:

Quote from: clubsport on 11 February 2020, 16:20

Makes sense...... As we lose one, I've just added a Tornado 3 door sig pic to restore the balance! :)

Looks fantastic too :smiley:

Quote from: Dunc245 on 11 February 2020, 18:43

Yep; that looks really sharp. I passed (it was parked  :smiley: ) a white one this weekend and thought it looked much nicer in the metal than I thought a white one would. Nicer than any R I've seen that's for sure....

Cheers for that!

Quote from: rajb on 11 February 2020, 19:17

@Watts - That’s a really nice upgrade tbh buddy. Do like the TCR and it’s good to see the black wheels against the white lol. I’m tempted to refit the Oz’s again  :grin:

Thanks! I saw your alloys thread and I must say the Oz wheels do look really good. I wasn't a fan of black wheels either but I'm being converted :laugh:

Quote from: Exonian on 11 February 2020, 19:54

Congrats Watts! A lovely looking example in a great spec, I hope your bank account recovers in time but your new car looks far better than what VW have in store to kill off ICE desirability once and for all  https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/motor-shows-geneva-motor-show/new-2020-volkswagen-golf-r-seen-without-disguise

Seriously though, your TCR looks fantastic and that sunroof will be really nice on your road trip holidays, plus your passengers will like you more for them not needing yoga moves for ingress and egress!
It’ll be different to your old car but not too different, retaining most of the good bits, adding some better bits and some just plain different bits.

It took me a while to adjust to the TCR (and in fact I still am). The basic GTI is so good it’s not until you’re really pushing it that the additional handling and power becomes more than just a little bit of extra verve, but its forte is that there’s barely any trade off in normal regular use civility and economy despite a gradual but complete transformation when you take it by the scruff.
Wishing you many happy miles with the new car :afro:

Cheers :smiley: I'm going out tomorrow to see if I can find some roads to explore the extra go on rather than the 20mph limit I suffered this afternoon :rolleyes: There's definitely something special in the TCR, even in the rather docile rolling around I suffered today. It'll get it's first run on Friday as we head off to Norfolk for my Mum's 80th.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Yusee on 11 February 2020, 21:45

@Watts, congrats. Forget the colour- you’ll get over that. Real question is will you miss a proper gearbox?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Philip on 12 February 2020, 06:43

That looks superb Watts.  Pistonheads have even changed their landing page photo in homage to white GTI's for you :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rajb on 12 February 2020, 07:59

Quote from: Watts on 11 February 2020, 20:31

Thanks! I saw your alloys thread and I must say the Oz wheels do look really good. I wasn't a fan of black wheels either but I'm being converted :laugh:

 :wink: I think I am too now after also seeing your TCR as well

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 12 February 2020, 09:40

Quote from: Yusee on 11 February 2020, 21:45

@Watts, congrats. Forget the colour- you’ll get over that. Real question is will you miss a proper gearbox?

Now that is a good question. Probably, yes. I like things to be simple, with the manual there's no buggering about with sport modes, you just put your foot down and you're off. My PP had a really eager character, much of that down to the pedalbox mind, but it was ready to go whenever I wanted it to. Once I've got to grips with the DSG and fitted the pedalbox I'm hoping some of that character will be there too. But I'm already seeing that the TCR for me is not just the gearbox, there's plenty of other niceties to enjoy and even if I haven't as yet discovered the eagerness in it, it does have lots of character.

Quote from: Philip on 12 February 2020, 06:43

That looks superb Watts.  Pistonheads have even changed their landing page photo in homage to white GTI's for you :smiley:

Thanks Philip :smiley: I can't see that on PH, do you have a link please?

Quote from: rajb on 12 February 2020, 07:59

Quote from: Watts on 11 February 2020, 20:31

Thanks! I saw your alloys thread and I must say the Oz wheels do look really good. I wasn't a fan of black wheels either but I'm being converted :laugh:

 :wink: I think I am too now after also seeing your TCR as well

Yeah, get those OZ wheels back on! Actually the garage I got my TCR from had a white 3dr CS with similar black OZ wheels. It was a great looking car, manual, recaros and around 12k miles. I was tempted briefly but as I'm looking more for a long term car I wanted to get as new as possible. Also they wanted nearly £28k for it :shocked:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Philip on 12 February 2020, 09:54

Quote from: Philip on 12 February 2020, 06:43

That looks superb Watts.  Pistonheads have even changed their landing page photo in homage to white GTI's for you :smiley:

Thanks Philip :smiley: I can't see that on PH, do you have a link please?

https://www.pistonheads.com/  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rajb on 12 February 2020, 10:02

Quote from: Watts on 12 February 2020, 09:40

Yeah, get those OZ wheels back on! Actually the garage I got my TCR from had a white 3dr CS with similar black OZ wheels. It was a great looking car, manual, recaros and around 12k miles. I was tempted briefly but as I'm looking more for a long term car I wanted to get as new as possible. Also they wanted nearly £28k for it :shocked:

ha ha will do. Will run the BBS's for the next month or so as they are on winter tyres anyway so wise to use them at the mo still.
Still a lot of money and hence most end up going new over used as the price differential isn't big enough and you get better discounts/rates on new too.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Catnapper on 12 February 2020, 10:39

Quote from: Yusee on 11 February 2020, 21:45

@Watts, congrats. Forget the colour- you’ll get over that. Real question is will you miss a proper gearbox?

This is the exact reason I'm not selling mine.
I'd need to run a DSG for a few months to see how I'd get on. That obviously ain't going to happen.
Still keeping an eye for a CS40 manual though.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 12 February 2020, 10:45

Quote from: Catnapper on 12 February 2020, 10:39

Quote from: Yusee on 11 February 2020, 21:45

@Watts, congrats. Forget the colour- you’ll get over that. Real question is will you miss a proper gearbox?

This is the exact reason I'm not selling mine.
I'd need to run a DSG for a few months to see how I'd get on. That obviously ain't going to happen.
Still keeping an eye for a CS40 manual though.

I only had a quick look but this might be worth considering?

https://www.martins.uk.com/volkswagen/used-cars/10858211-volkswagen-golf-2.0-tsi-gti-clubsport-edition-40-265-ps-3dr/

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rajb on 12 February 2020, 11:33

Quote from: Watts on 12 February 2020, 10:45

I only had a quick look but this might be worth considering?

https://www.martins.uk.com/volkswagen/used-cars/10858211-volkswagen-golf-2.0-tsi-gti-clubsport-edition-40-265-ps-3dr/

That is nice and yeah they are the same wheels as mine.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dean5125 on 12 February 2020, 11:53

Quote from: Exonian on 11 February 2020, 19:54

Congrats Watts! A lovely looking example in a great spec, I hope your bank account recovers in time but your new car looks far better than what VW have in store to kill off ICE desirability once and for all  https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/motor-shows-geneva-motor-show/new-2020-volkswagen-golf-r-seen-without-disguise

Now that's how to kill off repeat business from earlier mark owners!!

I couldn't really miss the blue callipers….. is that just a change in colour from the slightly bland silver to more the R signature colour or is that actually to denote a hybrid as other manufacturers do??? I know there's been a lot of talk about 48v or not but has that absolutely been confirmed yet?

Either way would you pay north of 40k and £500 a year tax to have that thing on your drive?!?!? :shocked:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 12 February 2020, 13:01

Quote from: dean5125 on 12 February 2020, 11:53

I know there's been a lot of talk about 48v or not but has that absolutely been confirmed yet?

No 48v (mild) hybrid for the performance Mk8's.

In fact, I'm not sure if any of the Mk8's announced yet are 48v hybrids.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 12 February 2020, 15:36

Quote from: Philip on 12 February 2020, 09:54

Quote from: Philip on 12 February 2020, 06:43

That looks superb Watts.  Pistonheads have even changed their landing page photo in homage to white GTI's for you :smiley:

Thanks Philip :smiley: I can't see that on PH, do you have a link please?

https://www.pistonheads.com/  :cool:

Wasn't that nice of them? :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 12 February 2020, 15:51

Got a few important jobs done today. OH's and my kagools in the door pockets. Dusted the dash and cleaned fingerprints off the gloss black trims and wiped the instruments screen which looked like a dirty rag had been rubbed all over it (and probably had). Umbrella in the boot. Changed over the insurance (I had it on VW's complimentary 5 days drive it away) and upped the cover to 10k miles a year, just in case :smiley:. So then it was covered to have the pedalbox fitted....

Now I know they aren't for everyone but it made a big difference to the enjoyment of my PP so I had to try it. So easy to fit too. And it has made an important difference, the car is more responsive and doesn't hesitate so much when you ask it for more go. There's a bit more urgency to it and you can feel some muscle from the engine. I gave S a go on the gearbox and I can see the point of it and when it will be useful but it can be a bit much and D was too much the opposite. I've only had a quick 5 mile run to test out the pedalbox but so far it seems to bring D into a happy everyday middle ground so well worth it :smiley:

Oh, and the most important job also completed, my National Trust 2020 parking permit in the window :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 12 February 2020, 20:08

Sounds like home from home in the TCR already Watts!

I can but echo your thoughts on the Pedalbox and gearbox modes.
For years even our most diehard DSG’ers have lamented the lack of a mode between D and S.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gulfstream11 on 13 February 2020, 06:12

Just me left then.  :huh:

Did you trade or sell privately the PP. Last month I entered talks with a dealer and got offered 13k for a trade in on mine. Tadge disappointed. The other day my nearside wing mirror glass fell out, guess it felt compelled to after the offside departed a few months back. Anyway sat in my local dealers waiting for the fix noticed a TCR in grey. Got to say mate a good looking car  bet you are well chuffed.  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 13 February 2020, 08:32

Very nice Watts, but you do realise any non-TR Golf is automatically slower than any other colour variant!?

How are you getting on with the DSG? I've had mine 2 years today and I'm still not sure about it. Great for lazy driving as are all the electric aids like lane assist, ACC etc but I like to feel involved, I just think maybe modern day cars aren't for me.

If I were to get a decent price for mine I'd sell up and get something older I reckon, just don't know what - any suggestions?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 13 February 2020, 09:14

Quote from: Gulfstream11 on 13 February 2020, 06:12

Just me left then.  :huh:

Did you trade or sell privately the PP. Last month I entered talks with a dealer and got offered 13k for a trade in on mine. Tadge disappointed. The other day my nearside wing mirror glass fell out, guess it felt compelled to after the offside departed a few months back. Anyway sat in my local dealers waiting for the fix noticed a TCR in grey. Got to say mate a good looking car  bet you are well chuffed.  :cool:

Do a webuyanycar to get a feel for what your trade in could be. As I've said a few times, I wouldn't have been disappointed to have kept my PP, it is easily the best and most reliable car I've ever had. Having said that, the TCR is already getting to me, it has a real charm to it and the differences are enough to distinguish it from the PP. Plus being keen on cars it is rather nice having something new on the drive!

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 13 February 2020, 08:32

Very nice Watts, but you do realise any non-TR Golf is automatically slower than any other colour variant!?

How are you getting on with the DSG? I've had mine 2 years today and I'm still not sure about it. Great for lazy driving as are all the electric aids like lane assist, ACC etc but I like to feel involved, I just think maybe modern day cars aren't for me.

If I were to get a decent price for mine I'd sell up and get something older I reckon, just don't know what - any suggestions?

Yes, red is always faster :laugh: Very early days yet with the DSG and I'd agree, it does make for a lazy driver! Not everyone of course! :whistle: I never used the ACC and probably won't on this car, I too like to drive though I fully appreciate that lots don't like the drudgery of a long motorway slog so it is probably very useful. The pedalbox has definitely perked things up a bit but I think it's just a completely different gearbox so you have to accept the quirks, there are plusses too!

I'd love an older car, if I had a garage, and deep pockets. Prices are really on the up! But because of my many UK holidays and trips to visit family, I need something I can depend on so a daily classic is out. If I had the option though, the choice is endless! A 2 door Volvo Amazon would be a good reliable bet, I rather like the old MB SLC (with a V8 naturally!) and a Triumph Stag. BMW 2002? Running costs should be offset by reduced depreciation, perhaps changing once a year might even yield a profit!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CarbonGTD on 13 February 2020, 10:49

Your new TCR looks fantastic Watts - congratulations.  Were you able to switch your 'old' pedal box straight over from your Mk 7 6 sp manual to your new DSG TCR with no problems?

I'm about to swap my TR manual Mk 7.5 GTI for a factory order GTI DSG PP in 'a different colour' (!) - I'm still wondering if I will regret my decision re gearbox and colour swaps! 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 13 February 2020, 11:31

Quote from: CarbonGTD on 13 February 2020, 10:49

Your new TCR looks fantastic Watts - congratulations.  Were you able to switch your 'old' pedal box straight over from your Mk 7 6 sp manual to your new DSG TCR with no problems?

I'm about to swap my TR manual Mk 7.5 GTI for a factory order GTI DSG PP in 'a different colour' (!) - I'm still wondering if I will regret my decision re gearbox and colour swaps!

Cheers :smiley:. Yes, just plugged it in with no issues. Just need to try different settings to find what I like.

Colour and gearbox swap is tricky but you've done the hardest part, decided! What colour have you gone for?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 13 February 2020, 16:49

Quote from: Watts on 13 February 2020, 09:14

I'd love an older car, if I had a garage, and deep pockets. Prices are really on the up! But because of my many UK holidays and trips to visit family, I need something I can depend on so a daily classic is out. If I had the option though, the choice is endless! A 2 door Volvo Amazon would be a good reliable bet, I rather like the old MB SLC (with a V8 naturally!) and a Triumph Stag. BMW 2002? Running costs should be offset by reduced depreciation, perhaps changing once a year might even yield a profit!

The right modern classic can run enjoyed for very little money when you offset running costs against possible appreciation. I have a Mk2 16V GTI, but don't use it anywhere near enough. That will never be sold, but I do fancy buying a stupid V8 just to be able to say I've had one, whilst we are still allowed to.

I wouldn't have either as a daily car tho'. Old car all go wrong at some point, and can't always be repaired quickly due to rarity of parts, so a newish vehicle of some sort needs to be in the fleet.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CarbonGTD on 13 February 2020, 17:27

Watts I've gone for the (rather un-loved on here it seems) Atlantic Blue - a lot more grown up.  I've gone for Brescias again, and also Dynaudio this time.  I loved the TR (my previous Mk 7 GTD was also TR) but I really couldn't have 3 in a row!  The first performance Golf I ever owned was an Indigo Blue (similar to Atlantic) V5 170 manual a long time ago - a flawed machine but I loved it, so thought I'd go for similar colour this time for the PP DSG - I think the red highlights suit it well :O)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 13 February 2020, 17:48

Quote from: CarbonGTD on 13 February 2020, 17:27

Watts I've gone for the (rather un-loved on here it seems) Atlantic Blue - a lot more grown up.  I've gone for Brescias again, and also Dynaudio this time.  I loved the TR (my previous Mk 7 GTD was also TR) but I really couldn't have 3 in a row!  The first performance Golf I ever owned was an Indigo Blue (similar to Atlantic) V5 170 manual a long time ago - a flawed machine but I loved it, so thought I'd go for similar colour this time for the PP DSG - I think the red highlights suit it well :O)

Atlantic Blue looks very similar to the blue on a Saab 9.3 I had some years back, the only thing I liked about that car! Should look great with the Brescias :smiley: I too had to have a change as much as I loved the TR. Actually this is now my third white car, the only colour I've ever repeated. A MK2 Scirocco (really boring except to look at) and a Lotus Excel (lovely drive, more reliable than I was expecting but then I did set the bar rather low in anticipation :laugh:).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Dunc245 on 13 February 2020, 19:46

Quote from: CarbonGTD on 13 February 2020, 17:27

Watts I've gone for the (rather un-loved on here it seems) Atlantic Blue - a lot more grown up.  I've gone for Brescias again, and also Dynaudio this time.  I loved the TR (my previous Mk 7 GTD was also TR) but I really couldn't have 3 in a row!  The first performance Golf I ever owned was an Indigo Blue (similar to Atlantic) V5 170 manual a long time ago - a flawed machine but I loved it, so thought I'd go for similar colour this time for the PP DSG - I think the red highlights suit it well :O)

Well ,Mine is Atlantic Blue and I still love it after 18 months of ownership! I've put black Pretoria's on and I think it's rather spiffing. I admit I still turn to look at it after getting out quite often  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Paul70 on 13 February 2020, 20:00

Prepping the car for a journey to Les Deux Alpes - Nice 740 mile drive! Looking forward to testing the Michelin CrossClimates out.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Dunc245 on 13 February 2020, 20:54

Quote from: Paul70 on 13 February 2020, 20:00

Prepping the car for a journey to Les Deux Alpes - Nice 740 mile drive! Looking forward to testing the Michelin CrossClimates out.

Sorry; me again. I've been running on Cross CLimates for a long time now, and never got around to taking them off last 'summer' either, and I've very impressed with them for an all round, trustworthy in all conditions tyre. Very reassuring on soaked roads etc, but still OK in the dry and seem to be surviving my high mileage driving very well. .

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Paul70 on 13 February 2020, 21:54

I agree they’re a great tyre but yet to test them in snow or ice; very sure footed in the cold and wet and unless you are pushing hard they are a good fast road tyre.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Yusee on 13 February 2020, 22:26

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 13 February 2020, 08:32

Very nice Watts, but you do realise any non-TR Golf is automatically slower than any other colour variant!?

How are you getting on with the DSG? I've had mine 2 years today and I'm still not sure about it. Great for lazy driving as are all the electric aids like lane assist, ACC etc but I like to feel involved, I just think maybe modern day cars aren't for me.

If I were to get a decent price for mine I'd sell up and get something older I reckon, just don't know what - any suggestions?

205 GTI. No brainer.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Yusee on 13 February 2020, 22:32

Quote from: dubber36 on 13 February 2020, 16:49

Quote from: Watts on 13 February 2020, 09:14

I'd love an older car, if I had a garage, and deep pockets. Prices are really on the up! But because of my many UK holidays and trips to visit family, I need something I can depend on so a daily classic is out. If I had the option though, the choice is endless! A 2 door Volvo Amazon would be a good reliable bet, I rather like the old MB SLC (with a V8 naturally!) and a Triumph Stag. BMW 2002? Running costs should be offset by reduced depreciation, perhaps changing once a year might even yield a profit!

The right modern classic can run enjoyed for very little money when you offset running costs against possible appreciation. I have a Mk2 16V GTI, but don't use it anywhere near enough. That will never be sold, but I do fancy buying a stupid V8 just to be able to say I've had one, whilst we are still allowed to.

I wouldn't have either as a daily car tho'. Old car all go wrong at some point, and can't always be repaired quickly due to rarity of parts, so a newish vehicle of some sort needs to be in the fleet.

Watts, you’d like the Brussels motor museum, they’re running a British car theme currently. This caught my eye when we visited over Christmas-

(https://i.postimg.cc/fbVwCwXq/4-D20-B4-EC-4-FEC-4-C4-E-B8-F2-178243001002.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/B8G9Qfm2)

(https://i.postimg.cc/dVHsG77T/79870-B09-C1-FF-415-F-BDC9-A79-C8213-FA42.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/9D9HhQYW)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Yusee on 13 February 2020, 22:50

Quote from: dubber36 on 13 February 2020, 16:49

Quote from: Watts on 13 February 2020, 09:14

I'd love an older car, if I had a garage, and deep pockets. Prices are really on the up! But because of my many UK holidays and trips to visit family, I need something I can depend on so a daily classic is out. If I had the option though, the choice is endless! A 2 door Volvo Amazon would be a good reliable bet, I rather like the old MB SLC (with a V8 naturally!) and a Triumph Stag. BMW 2002? Running costs should be offset by reduced depreciation, perhaps changing once a year might even yield a profit!

The right modern classic can run enjoyed for very little money when you offset running costs against possible appreciation. I have a Mk2 16V GTI, but don't use it anywhere near enough. That will never be sold, but I do fancy buying a stupid V8 just to be able to say I've had one, whilst we are still allowed to.

I wouldn't have either as a daily car tho'. Old car all go wrong at some point, and can't always be repaired quickly due to rarity of parts, so a newish vehicle of some sort needs to be in the fleet.

The other point is there are no expensive bits in older cars. Everything is simple and cheap. You don't lay awake worrying about your touchscreen or DSG box giving up the ghost out of warranty.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 14 February 2020, 09:31

Quote from: Yusee on 13 February 2020, 22:50

Quote from: dubber36 on 13 February 2020, 16:49

I wouldn't have either as a daily car tho'. Old car all go wrong at some point, and can't always be repaired quickly due to rarity of parts, so a newish vehicle of some sort needs to be in the fleet.

The other point is there are no expensive bits in older cars. Everything is simple and cheap. You don't lay awake worrying about your touchscreen or DSG box giving up the ghost out of warranty.

Very true and gearboxes don't 'fail' because the electronics have gone wrong... Mind you when I had an Alfa I used to regularly have nightmares about finding it in the morning having dissolved into a pile of rust over night. No idea why :rolleyes:

Brussels motor museum looks good :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 14 February 2020, 11:39

Quote from: Watts on 11 February 2020, 12:54

Picked it up! A bit sad leaving my old car but I'm tough and will push through the pain...

Just the one for now, need to put all my crap inside and go and fuel the new toy :smiley:

(https://i.postimg.cc/KzwfDHKc/20200211-124345.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/vg75QXLC)

Looking good Watts, hope you are happy with your new purchase.

White got slated on here at first, with comments comparing it to the CS but having seen a white one on several occasions at my local dealer, I think it suits the car really well. There's not really a bad colour choice to be honest for the TCR, other than maybe black.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rajb on 14 February 2020, 12:38

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 14 February 2020, 11:39

Looking good Watts, hope you are happy with your new purchase.

White got slated on here at first, with comments comparing it to the CS but having seen a white one on several occasions at my local dealer, I think it suits the car really well. There's not really a bad colour choice to be honest for the TCR, other than maybe black.

This is my first white car and have to say it suits the shape of the Golf perfectly. My only downside is the crap weather and how quickly it just looks dirty again after washing it only 5 minutes earlier lol.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 14 February 2020, 18:01

Quote from: rajb on 14 February 2020, 12:38

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 14 February 2020, 11:39

Looking good Watts, hope you are happy with your new purchase.

White got slated on here at first, with comments comparing it to the CS but having seen a white one on several occasions at my local dealer, I think it suits the car really well. There's not really a bad colour choice to be honest for the TCR, other than maybe black.

This is my first white car and have to say it suits the shape of the Golf perfectly. My only downside is the crap weather and how quickly it just looks dirty again after washing it only 5 minutes earlier lol.

Agreed, do like a white GTI MK7  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 15 February 2020, 00:14

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 14 February 2020, 11:39

Looking good Watts, hope you are happy with your new purchase.

White got slated on here at first, with comments comparing it to the CS but having seen a white one on several occasions at my local dealer, I think it suits the car really well. There's not really a bad colour choice to be honest for the TCR, other than maybe black.

Cheers Jim :smiley: Yes, very pleased. Nice run up to Norfolk today, felt like I was getting to know the car a bit better. Very comfortable albeit making me feel a bit lazy, but you can feel the extra go. It sounds good too, I've got the engine sound set to Eco which I guess is the quietest? Economy not bad either, averaged 41mpg over around 150 miles, would've expected about 44/45 from the PP. It's definitely an excellent long distance tourer and I suspect rather good at the twisty stuff too :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 15 February 2020, 21:21

I used mine to take my son to collect his new car - he's been driving for four years, and has some NCB behind him, and has a job which he enjoys in IT.

He's been searching for a while, and was originally looking for a Suzuki Swift Sport, but went off on a slight tangent and discovered that a Polo GTI would provide him with more power.  Which, when you're 23, is important.  Insurance wasn't unreasonable, if you consider £82 per month "not unreasonable".  He managed to find a very nice 2016 three-door in Pure White, the same as my Golf, the traditional tartan GTI upholstery, 26,000 miles, and black alloys, which, apparently, are very cool on a white car.

It has a selection of tyres, Bridgestones on the rear, which are probably original, one of the fronts is the produce of a manufacturer I've heard of, but wouldn't personally buy, the other front is from a manufacturer that I haven't heard of.  All four will be binned and replaced by Michelin PS4's at the earliest opportunity.

It's hardly ideal weather to enjoy the "new car experience", but right now he's a very happy boy.  And that's the only thing that matters.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Yusee on 16 February 2020, 00:34

Quote from: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 15 February 2020, 21:21

I used mine to take my son to collect his new car - he's been driving for four years, and has some NCB behind him, and has a job which he enjoys in IT.

He's been searching for a while, and was originally looking for a Suzuki Swift Sport, but went off on a slight tangent and discovered that a Polo GTI would provide him with more power.  Which, when you're 23, is important.  Insurance wasn't unreasonable, if you consider £82 per month "not unreasonable".  He managed to find a very nice 2016 three-door in Pure White, the same as my Golf, the traditional tartan GTI upholstery, 26,000 miles, and black alloys, which, apparently, are very cool on a white car.

It has a selection of tyres, Bridgestones on the rear, which are probably original, one of the fronts is the produce of a manufacturer I've heard of, but wouldn't personally buy, the other front is from a manufacturer that I haven't heard of.  All four will be binned and replaced by Michelin PS4's at the earliest opportunity.

It's hardly ideal weather to enjoy the "new car experience", but right now he's a very happy boy.  And that's the only thing that matters.

What a great car for a 23 year old. If I remember right I payed £600 to insure a 205 gti in 1996 ( i was 23 then). I can remember spending hours shopping for insurance. £82 per month sounds pretty good to me.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 16 February 2020, 09:11

Quote from: Yusee on 16 February 2020, 00:34

Quote from: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 15 February 2020, 21:21

I used mine to take my son to collect his new car - he's been driving for four years, and has some NCB behind him, and has a job which he enjoys in IT.

He's been searching for a while, and was originally looking for a Suzuki Swift Sport, but went off on a slight tangent and discovered that a Polo GTI would provide him with more power.  Which, when you're 23, is important.  Insurance wasn't unreasonable, if you consider £82 per month "not unreasonable".  He managed to find a very nice 2016 three-door in Pure White, the same as my Golf, the traditional tartan GTI upholstery, 26,000 miles, and black alloys, which, apparently, are very cool on a white car.

It has a selection of tyres, Bridgestones on the rear, which are probably original, one of the fronts is the produce of a manufacturer I've heard of, but wouldn't personally buy, the other front is from a manufacturer that I haven't heard of.  All four will be binned and replaced by Michelin PS4's at the earliest opportunity.

It's hardly ideal weather to enjoy the "new car experience", but right now he's a very happy boy.  And that's the only thing that matters.

What a great car for a 23 year old. If I remember right I payed £600 to insure a 205 gti in 1996 ( i was 23 then). I can remember spending hours shopping for insurance. £82 per month sounds pretty good to me.

It's not a bad deal, he's kept his nose clean and earned some NCB, and the policy includes breakdown cover, so it's hard to complain, given his age.

Insurance for my Mk7 GTI was £258, fully comp., with protected NCB.  But then I'm old and (semi) retired.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 16 February 2020, 09:19

Might be interesting to find out how much any Golf MK7 GTI or a new Polo GTI+ would've cost him in insurance - both have ACC as standard fit. Wonder how much difference having ACC would make for a 23 year old?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Yusee on 16 February 2020, 10:00

Dr Mike’s post brought back fond memories of the thrill of owning a fast car at a young age. The only possible spanner in the works was can I afford to ensure at reasonable cost?
The £600 I paid then is around £1150 in today’s money, so similar to you son’s £82 per month.
The modern hot hatch is far more powerful, faster  but far safer. Looks from this sample of 1 that insurance is no more expensive now than it was then.
Very important to keep your nose clean though. I can remember how annoyed I was at being booked for speeding around a year later. M56 coming into Manchester. I was in a group of cars doing 85-90 just as the traffic had thinned. I slowed when I saw the following police car, so he pulled me over. I got 4 points, probably because I argued with him. You live and learn.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 16 February 2020, 10:19

Quote from: Yusee on 16 February 2020, 10:00

Dr Mike’s post brought back fond memories of the thrill of owning a fast car at a young age. The only possible spanner in the works was can I afford to ensure at reasonable cost?
The £600 I paid then is around £1150 in today’s money, so similar to you son’s £82 per month.
The modern hot hatch is far more powerful, faster  but far safer. Looks from this sample of 1 that insurance is no more expensive now than it was then.
Very important to keep your nose clean though. I can remember how annoyed I was at being booked for speeding around a year later. M56 coming into Manchester. I was in a group of cars doing 85-90 just as the traffic had thinned. I slowed when I saw the following police car, so he pulled me over. I got 4 points, probably because I argued with him. You live and learn.

It was years before I had a truly fast car of my own, but I did have access to a few. My Dad had a works van, so he only needed his own car on Saturday and Sunday mornings - apart from those times, if he wasn't working, he was at the club. Everyone else pootling around in their mam's 1.0 Mini Metros at 17 (back in '92) - I driving my Dad's 2.8 Granada Estate almost any time I wanted.

I had regular access to the boss's company car at 18 - a Granada Scorpio Cosworth. As long as I drove him to and picked him up from the airport when he went away on his frequent trips, I had the car for my own for a few days to a week at a time. I took that thing up to 135mph on a quick burst on the M27 once, just to see what it could do. Then straight back down to 80.

My own first quick car was a Peugeot 205 1.6 GTI not long after I graduated.

It was coppers to get on someone else's insurance at 17/18 back then, and even at 23, that Peugeot cost about £320 to insure.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: skippy on 16 February 2020, 14:52

Back in the 90’s (when I was a yoof), I had an Astra GTE 16V and I was delighted to get an insurance quote of ‘only’, £1,700 fully comp.

The car itself was fairly cheap to buy because they were so expensive to insure, so I just accepted it and had fun with it. The premiums started coming down in fairly big chunks, I recall, renewal, £1,350, and then £1,100, but yeah over £4K just on insurance in the first 3 years!    :shocked:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 23 February 2020, 19:00

405 round trip down to Essex this weekend. We were going to take the wife’s Auris but just couldn’t face the long motorway drive with very little power. GTI was faultless. 40 mpg on the way down cruising between 70 and 80. Journey back today started off busy but M1 was pretty clear and had plenty of fast cruising 85 - 90 and some blips above that so only 36.5 mpg. Not bad overall, 405 miles and ave of 37 including some local driving down there 4 up plus our small one 😃

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Toeman on 23 February 2020, 21:50

Must not have been too many traffic branch about today doing those speeds

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 23 February 2020, 22:10

Quote from: Toeman on 23 February 2020, 21:50

Must not have been too many traffic branch about today doing those speeds

Didn’t see a single police car both ways  :smug:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Paul70 on 24 February 2020, 07:45

732 mile drive yesterday in 10:45 mins back from the French alps - averaged 68 miles an hour including the slow start down the switchbacks. In total around 1500 miles over the week averaging 33.5 mpg with a full car. I was expecting a little more to be honest, perhaps the Clubsport rear spoiler impacts the MPG  :smiley:

Car was great and extremely sure footed on the Michelin Cross Climates. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MjrSharpe on 24 February 2020, 14:01

https://imgur.com/a/fhZaARR

Fitted a weighted Black forest industries shift knob. Happy with the results :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 24 February 2020, 14:45

Quote from: Yusee on 16 February 2020, 00:34

What a great car for a 23 year old. If I remember right I payed £600 to insure a 205 gti in 1996 ( i was 23 then). I can remember spending hours shopping for insurance. £82 per month sounds pretty good to me.

My first 'quick' car was a Cavalier SRi 130 in 1989 when I was 19. I'm pretty sure that the insurance was about £300 for me and my Dad as a named driver. Those days you went to your trusted broker who got out his big book of rates from a handful of companies to look up the premium.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 24 February 2020, 14:56

Quote from: dubber36 on 24 February 2020, 14:45

Quote from: Yusee on 16 February 2020, 00:34

What a great car for a 23 year old. If I remember right I payed £600 to insure a 205 gti in 1996 ( i was 23 then). I can remember spending hours shopping for insurance. £82 per month sounds pretty good to me.

My first 'quick' car was a Cavalier SRi 130 in 1989 when I was 19. I'm pretty sure that the insurance was about £300 for me and my Dad as a named driver. Those days you went to your trusted broker who got out his big book of rates from a handful of companies to look up the premium.

That was a pretty quick car back in the day, remember being 17 and a lad at school in the year above me having one and thinking it was rather cool.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 24 February 2020, 15:31

Quote from: dubber36 on 24 February 2020, 14:45

Quote from: Yusee on 16 February 2020, 00:34

What a great car for a 23 year old. If I remember right I payed £600 to insure a 205 gti in 1996 ( i was 23 then). I can remember spending hours shopping for insurance. £82 per month sounds pretty good to me.

My first 'quick' car was a Cavalier SRi 130 in 1989 when I was 19. I'm pretty sure that the insurance was about £300 for me and my Dad as a named driver. Those days you went to your trusted broker who got out his big book of rates from a handful of companies to look up the premium.

Update:  He's completely smitten with the car, absolutely loves it.  On the subject of insurance premiums "back in the day" my first GTI was an 18-month old Mk1, which I bought in 1983, and from memory it cost me £165 to insure.  But that was Fully Comp. 

At the time, you could buy a GTI in any colour you liked in the UK, as long as it was black, red, or white.  Or possibly silver.  Mine was Helios Blue, a dark(ish) metallic blue, bought new by a Captain in the BAOR (British Army of Occupation in the Rhine, or something like that), in full UK spec, even the wipers were mounted correctly.  When he'd finished his tour of duty he brought it back to the UK.

 I've never seen another in that colour, but there must be some, surely? 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Yusee on 24 February 2020, 15:31

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 24 February 2020, 14:56

Quote from: dubber36 on 24 February 2020, 14:45

Quote from: Yusee on 16 February 2020, 00:34

What a great car for a 23 year old. If I remember right I payed £600 to insure a 205 gti in 1996 ( i was 23 then). I can remember spending hours shopping for insurance. £82 per month sounds pretty good to me.

My first 'quick' car was a Cavalier SRi 130 in 1989 when I was 19. I'm pretty sure that the insurance was about £300 for me and my Dad as a named driver. Those days you went to your trusted broker who got out his big book of rates from a handful of companies to look up the premium.

That was a pretty quick car back in the day, remember being 17 and a lad at school in the year above me having one and thinking it was rather cool.

£300 then is about £750 in today’s money according to my inflation calculator. Looks like you did pretty well at 19.
It was a half day job for me yellow pages/ads in performance car magazine- phoning all the companies I could.
Mate of mine had mk2 and mk3 cavaliers- though his mk2 didn’t have an “i” badge!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 25 February 2020, 08:17

Quote from: Yusee on 24 February 2020, 15:31

£300 then is about £750 in today’s money according to my inflation calculator. Looks like you did pretty well at 19.
It was a half day job for me yellow pages/ads in performance car magazine- phoning all the companies I could.
Mate of mine had mk2 and mk3 cavaliers- though his mk2 didn’t have an “i” badge!

Living in the sticks helped. It wasn't until I crashed my Mk3 Cav (twice) when my insurance went silly. £1600 to insure the Citroen ZX Volcane that followed when I was 23.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: r600_clubsport on 29 February 2020, 22:22

Took mine to have it's first MOT done & Brake Fluid Change. Weather could of been better today though : (

(https://i.ibb.co/KNRcz7x/88015804-201132111241502-1804719754263396352-n.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Jx0WF2j)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rajb on 02 March 2020, 09:02

Washed her and the OZ rims too.

Also finally got round to fitting the BBS centre caps which have been sat there looking at me for weeks.

Subtle but like em over the VW ones that were on there.

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/Raj328/Golf%20GTI/F4ED6580-F0F3-4925-ABA3-46556A22E803_zpsd0ua9slm.jpg) (http://s2.photobucket.com/user/Raj328/media/Golf%20GTI/F4ED6580-F0F3-4925-ABA3-46556A22E803_zpsd0ua9slm.jpg.html)

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/Raj328/Golf%20GTI/0BEFC819-D8BC-47FE-ACD8-D125FFF34009_zpspkxvxkkv.jpg) (http://s2.photobucket.com/user/Raj328/media/Golf%20GTI/0BEFC819-D8BC-47FE-ACD8-D125FFF34009_zpspkxvxkkv.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MjrSharpe on 02 March 2020, 13:26

Wheels look fantastic :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rajb on 02 March 2020, 16:30

Quote from: MjrSharpe on 02 March 2020, 13:26

Wheels look fantastic :)

Thanks. Still have the black OZ's which if I keep I might get refurbed anthracite or something.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 02 March 2020, 20:48

Had to take my OH to an appointment in Kent today so a nice drive around the M25 :rolleyes: then a good run down some A roads. Steady driving but not done with economy in mind, just fitting in with the conditions but thought this pretty good!

(https://i.postimg.cc/WzRCsVND/IMG-0131.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/hzrp0H7g)

Overall for the return trip was just over 40mpg. A rather pleasent stop for lunch and a look at Scotney Castle with lovely blue skies and a bitter wind!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 02 March 2020, 21:30

Quote from: Watts on 02 March 2020, 20:48

Had to take my OH to an appointment in Kent today so a nice drive around the M25 :rolleyes: then a good run down some A roads. Steady driving but not done with economy in mind, just fitting in with the conditions but thought this pretty good!

(https://i.postimg.cc/WzRCsVND/IMG-0131.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/hzrp0H7g)

Overall for the return trip was just over 40mpg. A rather pleasent stop for lunch and a look at Scotney Castle with lovely blue skies and a bitter wind!

Glad you’re enjoying it Watts. You need to aim for closer to 35 mpg though, then we’ll know you’re enjoying it that little bit more! :smiley:

I’ve just noticed something about the Golf image on the infotainment screen in the picture you’ve posted. It’s got Parker alloys, but the spokes are pointing in the wrong direction! :shocked:

Here’s a Parker alloy so you can compare to the wheels on the infotainment screen image (I really wish I didn’t notice little details things like that :angry: - must be my car OCD :grin:);

(https://i.postimg.cc/zLKkBJR2/CECEDE36-4-C5-F-4-ADC-BF62-2-EAD71438938.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/zLKkBJR2)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 02 March 2020, 22:13

Quote from: SRGTD on 02 March 2020, 21:30

Glad you’re enjoying it Watts. You need to aim for closer to 35 mpg though, then we’ll know you’re enjoying it that little bit more! :smiley:

I’ve just noticed something about the Golf image on the infotainment screen in the picture you’ve posted. It’s got Parker alloys, but the spokes are pointing in the wrong direction! :shocked:

Here’s a Parker alloy so you can compare to the wheels on the infotainment screen image (I really wish I didn’t notice little details things like that :angry: - must be my car OCD :grin:);

Cheers SR! 35mpg? Pah! Long term average is around 31, plenty of trips sub 30 and I don't get stuck in traffic much due to my commute timings. Still, the Audi I used to have was mostly around 27 and a really steady run about 33. Given how much more go the TCR has to be getting what I am is great!

The car on my infotainment is going backwards, that's why the Parkers look wrong :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rajb on 02 March 2020, 22:55

@Watts - that’s pretty good going tbf. I’ve only hit 40mpg once and that was when I’d just filled up off the M6 and so was straight onto the M6 for a couple of junctions so only lasted a short while  :grin:

@SRGTD - it’s for the social media fanatics as it’s a selfie taken in a mirror and hence they look the other way round  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 02 March 2020, 23:18

Quote from: rajb on 02 March 2020, 22:55

@Watts - that’s pretty good going tbf. I’ve only hit 40mpg once and that was when I’d just filled up off the M6 and so was straight onto the M6 for a couple of junctions so only lasted a short while  :grin:

SR is right, I'm clearly not driving it properly! The PP I had over 50mpg! Should've got a 1.0 instead :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rajb on 03 March 2020, 07:44

Quote from: Watts on 02 March 2020, 23:18

SR is right, I'm clearly not driving it properly! The PP I had over 50mpg! Should've got a 1.0 instead :laugh:

over 50mpg  :shocked:, you do realise you can exceed 30mph and have more than 4 gears right  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dean5125 on 03 March 2020, 08:29

Not so much what I have done to my Mk7, more with! I was just so impressed with her I had to share! :cool:

So with my folks retiring they decided last year on a new static caravan at the coast with a dog friendly beech, their idea of heaven! So with it opening this week I decided to have a run over and see them as I doubt they'll be back much before the end of November now! :shocked: So my day was set and as an added bonus for me the missus and nipper both had colds and decided not to go with me this time (very fortunate as an hour after I left the nipper apparently did an exorcist impression and threw up everywhere!!  :sick:)

Anyway, as you can imagine, bloke on his own in a GTI Performance with a full tank of fuel and just shy of 80 miles to do so far from an economy run and all single track roads the whole way there! This really blew my mind as when I stopped for a coffee I was expecting to see upper 20's to low 30's as it was really the first time I'd pushed her...…. well

(https://i.postimg.cc/kMz6qP7F/mpg.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/6TV5fS2y)

Just goes to show why these are possibly the best allrounder every made IMO

I was slightly calmer on the way back as I wanted to check for any speed cameras at certain spots that I may have missed first time through! :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 03 March 2020, 12:15

Some very impressive economy figures. I'm still in the honeymoon period with the remap so low 30's for me at the moment.

Changed the plugs and coils yesterday and it definitely feels smoother, now running RS7 plugs and RS3 coils.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rajb on 03 March 2020, 12:50

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 03 March 2020, 12:15

Some very impressive economy figures. I'm still in the honeymoon period with the remap so low 30's for me at the moment.

Agreed, I generally get low to mid 30's. Due to a spirited drive this tank is on low 20's  :undecided:

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 03 March 2020, 12:15

Changed the plugs and coils yesterday and it definitely feels smoother, now running RS7 plugs and RS3 coils.

Nice upgrade. I have considered this but wasn't sure it was worth it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 03 March 2020, 14:34

Not sure this warrants a new thread but has anyone considered the rear strut brace from Racingline? It's a stunning looking bit of kit and I wouldn't want anything that makes the ride overly harsh.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MjrSharpe on 04 March 2020, 10:58

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 03 March 2020, 14:34

Not sure this warrants a new thread but has anyone considered the rear strut brace from Racingline? It's a stunning looking bit of kit and I wouldn't want anything that makes the ride overly harsh.

I've considered this a few times and will probably be my next big purchase. I don't think it'll add much NVH to the ride;I would mostly be buying it for looks.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rajb on 04 March 2020, 13:11

Quote from: MjrSharpe on 04 March 2020, 10:58

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 03 March 2020, 14:34

Not sure this warrants a new thread but has anyone considered the rear strut brace from Racingline? It's a stunning looking bit of kit and I wouldn't want anything that makes the ride overly harsh.

I've considered this a few times and will probably be my next big purchase. I don't think it'll add much NVH to the ride;I would mostly be buying it for looks.  :smiley:

Agreed, it shouldn't really introduce any NVH or really harshness to the existing ride.

It's certainly on my list lol

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 04 March 2020, 17:54

So long as it’s mounted correctly and not rubbing on anything a rear strut brace should improve NVH and certainly help reduce cabin rattles.
After driving the M135i I could feel how much better the chassis was braced than my Clubsport when I jumped back in it.



As for the MPG’s on the previous page, how do you guys and ladies get such good fuel consumption. I drive like a granny much of the time and never see 40 as an average, and that’s living in the sticks driving at low traffic density times.

Oh, and never mind back to front Parkers, it’s the base model Golf that whizzes into view in the AID display that irks me. I’ve nowt against base model Golfs aside from the fact the 7.5 looks a bit ugly unless it’s an R-Line. The normal mk7 Golfs (pre facelift) looked nicer to me. But that’s not the point! I’m sure it wouldn’t have taken more than a few minutes to add a rendering of a GTI on the AID being as there are huge GTI logos on the headunit display when it boots up.

Moan over, carry on...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 04 March 2020, 22:45

If there's a fair few interested it might be worth setting up a new thread to get a group buy sorted?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rajb on 05 March 2020, 11:39

Quote from: Exonian on 04 March 2020, 17:54

As for the MPG’s on the previous page, how do you guys and ladies get such good fuel consumption. I drive like a granny much of the time and never see 40 as an average, and that’s living in the sticks driving at low traffic density times.

Totally agree. I try and drive very economically sometimes and still struggle to hit high 30's  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rajb on 05 March 2020, 11:40

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 04 March 2020, 22:45

If there's a fair few interested it might be worth setting up a new thread to get a group buy sorted?

Sounds like a plan to me  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 07 March 2020, 09:46

Yesterday, drove up from my lair in the south to family in Stockton. A good 5 hour run. Very comfortable, decent economy, perhaps a bit too easy to drive but very relaxing. Perhaps at some point I should really give in and figure out how the cruise control works...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Paul70 on 07 March 2020, 13:10

Quote from: Watts on 07 March 2020, 09:46

Yesterday, drove up from my lair in the south to family in Stockton. A good 5 hour run. Very comfortable, decent economy, perhaps a bit too easy to drive but very relaxing. Perhaps at some point I should really give in and figure out how the cruise control works...

Are you planning to cross the A1 and take the TCR for a spin around the A66 and A68 and connecting roads to stretch her legs? There’s some great roads in that area Watts!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 07 March 2020, 21:30

We are staying just off the A66! Had a bit of a go along there to the roundabout with the brick steam train and back. Gave the TCR a good go a few times, very impressive :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Paul70 on 07 March 2020, 22:21

That’s quite an impressive sculpture! Enjoy the drive back down south.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 07 March 2020, 22:45

Quote from: Paul70 on 07 March 2020, 22:21

That’s quite an impressive sculpture! Enjoy the drive back down south.

Cheers Paul. Whereabouts are you based?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Paul70 on 07 March 2020, 23:04

Live in Hampshire these days but originally from Newcastle and have spent many a good night out in Darlington and Stockton so know the area well. I’ll send a PM tomorrow regarding the bushes.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 07 March 2020, 23:16

Quote from: Paul70 on 07 March 2020, 23:04

Live in Hampshire these days but originally from Newcastle and have spent many a good night out in Darlington and Stockton so know the area well. I’ll send a PM tomorrow regarding the bushes.

 :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rajb on 09 March 2020, 14:54

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 03 March 2020, 12:15

Changed the plugs and coils yesterday and it definitely feels smoother, now running RS7 plugs and RS3 coils.

Any chance of the part numbers for both please (I’m being lazy I know)? Thanks.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr GTD on 09 March 2020, 18:52

Sold the 7 GTD and got this...
(https://i.imgur.com/CiRJahD.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/82aH8pN.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dean5125 on 10 March 2020, 07:58

Quote from: Mr GTD on 09 March 2020, 18:52

Sold the 7 GTD and got this...
(https://i.imgur.com/CiRJahD.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/82aH8pN.jpg)

Always had a soft spot for those, I think its a really handsome motor..... silly question but happy with it?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 10 March 2020, 08:11

Nice. I do like a Tig, but I'd have to take the side steps off. Not only for looks, but you'll get mud on your trousers.

Despite what people say about little SUVs, once you've sampled the higher up, more relaxed driving position, you'll forget all about pin sharp driving dynamics and siting on the floor. Cruise around, see what the farmers are up to and enjoy the ride.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dean5125 on 10 March 2020, 08:13

So last Friday for me was a rare day off..... it might have coincided with not a bad forecast for us and also buying a new toy! I treated myself to the new Dewalt cordless orbital polisher and a few pads, and compounds, and a few microfibres, oh and a liquid wax.... you know how it goes! :whistle:

Now for those that do any machine polishing, for £170 you have to get one of these! Runs on the same batteries if you already have any 18v Dewalt tools, I have plenty but the revelation is the no cord to worry about, wow!! :shocked: I compounded, polished and waxed the whole car in well under 2 fully charged batteries and still actually had 2 more waiting to go, it really made the process fun instead of a pain in the butt with extensions and forever worrying about the cable hitting the paint work!

Fantastic bit of kit, well done Dewalt and at a really good price!!

Oh and 1 hour after I'd finished (6 hours total inside and out!!) typical British weather..... at least I know its well protected but to not even get it off the drive clean was a bit annoying!! :angry:

(https://i.postimg.cc/X7GVYyZf/bead.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/1fSxWXrX)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mr GTD on 10 March 2020, 17:39

Quote from: dean5125 on 10 March 2020, 07:58

Quote from: Mr GTD on 09 March 2020, 18:52

Sold the 7 GTD and got this...
(https://i.imgur.com/CiRJahD.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/82aH8pN.jpg)

Always had a soft spot for those, I think its a really handsome motor..... silly question but happy with it?

I absolutely love it, so to say I’m happy with is a bit of a understatement. 😆

Love the ride height and I got the dealer to spray the mirrors & fit the side steps for kids + I personally think they add to

the looks.

The dealer also added the extra tints as sadly it’s not a option that they do from factory like they did on the GTD.

The extra cabin & boot spaced is excellent and just what we need.

The pedal box has helped things too.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 10 March 2020, 18:44

Not me but some thoughtless f**ker... Drove home today from Staithes on the lovely Yorkshire coast. Great drive down the A169 from Whitby to Pickering, wonderful scenery but some very slow elderly drivers (30-40 in a 60 on a dry perfectly clear day :angry:). Found the TCR to be a very capable and safe car for overtaking :whistle:. Stopped off at services on the M1, car park was nice and quiet so I parked where there were no other cars, none around me either when I returned 20 minutes later but there was a scrape on my OS rear door :sad:, bloody buggers. Can only guess it was another door opening on to mine, about 1 cm wide foot high black scuff. There doesn't appear to be much physical damage so hopefully once I've thoroughly cleaned it I'll be able to remove the black marks with minimal evidence left behind :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 10 March 2020, 19:51

Quote from: Watts on 10 March 2020, 18:44

Not me but some thoughtless f**ker... Drove home today from Staithes on the lovely Yorkshire coast. Great drive down the A169 from Whitby to Pickering, wonderful scenery but some very slow elderly drivers (30-40 in a 60 on a dry perfectly clear day :angry:). Found the TCR to be a very capable and safe car for overtaking :whistle:. Stopped off at services on the M1, car park was nice and quiet so I parked where there were no other cars, none around me either when I returned 20 minutes later but there was a scrape on my OS rear door :sad:, bloody buggers. Can only guess it was another door opening on to mine, about 1 cm wide foot high black scuff. There doesn't appear to be much physical damage so hopefully once I've thoroughly cleaned it I'll be able to remove the black marks with minimal evidence left behind :rolleyes:

That’s really annoying, to put it mildly :angry:.

I really dislike parking in public car parks, because you can almost guarantee if you park in an empty section of the car park (as I do) to minimise the risk of damage, someone - usually in a large, tatty, unloved SUV - will park in an adjoining space and not give a toss if they put a ding in your door, when they could have chosen multiple other spaces to park in.

Hope there’s no damage and the mark will clean off.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 10 March 2020, 20:02

Quote from: SRGTD on 10 March 2020, 19:51

Quote from: Watts on 10 March 2020, 18:44

Not me but some thoughtless f**ker... Drove home today from Staithes on the lovely Yorkshire coast. Great drive down the A169 from Whitby to Pickering, wonderful scenery but some very slow elderly drivers (30-40 in a 60 on a dry perfectly clear day :angry:). Found the TCR to be a very capable and safe car for overtaking :whistle:. Stopped off at services on the M1, car park was nice and quiet so I parked where there were no other cars, none around me either when I returned 20 minutes later but there was a scrape on my OS rear door :sad:, bloody buggers. Can only guess it was another door opening on to mine, about 1 cm wide foot high black scuff. There doesn't appear to be much physical damage so hopefully once I've thoroughly cleaned it I'll be able to remove the black marks with minimal evidence left behind :rolleyes:

That’s really annoying, to put it mildly :angry:.

I really dislike parking in public car parks, because you can almost guarantee if you park in an empty section of the car park (as I do) to minimise the risk of damage, someone - usually in a large, tatty, unloved SUV - will park in an adjoining space and not give a toss if they put a ding in your door, when they could have chosen multiple other spaces to park in.

Hope there’s no damage and the mark will clean off.

Cheers SR :smiley: There will be some light short scratches but hopefully not too many. If the weather is okay I'll get a closer look in the morning.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 11 March 2020, 17:07

Quote from: Watts on 10 March 2020, 18:44

Not me but some thoughtless f**ker... Drove home today from Staithes on the lovely Yorkshire coast. Great drive down the A169 from Whitby to Pickering, wonderful scenery but some very slow elderly drivers (30-40 in a 60 on a dry perfectly clear day :angry:). Found the TCR to be a very capable and safe car for overtaking :whistle:. Stopped off at services on the M1, car park was nice and quiet so I parked where there were no other cars, none around me either when I returned 20 minutes later but there was a scrape on my OS rear door :sad:, bloody buggers. Can only guess it was another door opening on to mine, about 1 cm wide foot high black scuff. There doesn't appear to be much physical damage so hopefully once I've thoroughly cleaned it I'll be able to remove the black marks with minimal evidence left behind :rolleyes:

Oh no! Bloody car parks, the dread of every careful owner is having to share space with inconsiderate careless morons  :angry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 11 March 2020, 17:49

Quote from: Exonian on 11 March 2020, 17:07

Oh no! Bloody car parks, the dread of every careful owner is having to share space with inconsiderate careless morons  :angry:

Exactly, barstewards :angry:

Anyway, just been out to attend to it and it has all cleaned off. A very minor dent in the crease that runs along the car under the door handles. I may get someone to fix it, will wait to see how annoying it is. At the moment the only issue is a very dirty car with one clean door...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 11 March 2020, 19:31

Quote from: dubber36 on 10 March 2020, 08:11

Despite what people say about little SUVs, once you've sampled the higher up, more relaxed driving position, you'll forget all about pin sharp driving dynamics and siting on the floor. Cruise around, see what the farmers are up to and enjoy the ride.

I beg to differ. I’m no spring chicken but give me driving dynamics any day of the week.

As I walked over to Sainsburys the other week an elderly lady was in the veg aisle complaining to an employee that they were charging 30p for a reusable bag for fresh vegetables.
Why people feel the need to do this is beyond me as an hourly minimum wage paid part time worker has about as much influence on a supermarket’s national policy as I do on how much bonkers Boris reshuffles his cabinet. Zilch, he/she does her job then goes home again.
Anyway the girl was obviously well used to moaning OAP’s and did the dutiful semi-apology, quoted the policy handed down to her from management upon high, and carried on her work.
The lady was unabated.
“Pandering to these bloody people that watch an episode of a wildlife program then suddenly become planet saviours in a supermarket before climbing back into their bloody great SUV’s to drive home via picking their kids up from school in it. If they actually cared they’d buy local produce and walk to the shop...”

Fair play, she had a point on the last one!!




Congrats on the Tig Mr GTD  :whistle:

My next door neighbour seems to have taken delivery of a 69 plate Tiguan too.
As enormous shoeboxes go it’s a handsome one!

Quote from: Watts on 11 March 2020, 17:49

Quote from: Exonian on 11 March 2020, 17:07

Oh no! Bloody car parks, the dread of every careful owner is having to share space with inconsiderate careless morons  :angry:

Exactly, barstewards :angry:

Anyway, just been out to attend to it and it has all cleaned off. A very minor dent in the crease that runs along the car under the door handles. I may get someone to fix it, will wait to see how annoying it is. At the moment the only issue is a very dirty car with one clean door...

Good news that it’s only left minimal damage.
Not good news it was inflicted on you in the first place.  :angry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 12 March 2020, 07:56

Quote from: Exonian on 11 March 2020, 19:31

Quote from: dubber36 on 10 March 2020, 08:11

Despite what people say about little SUVs, once you've sampled the higher up, more relaxed driving position, you'll forget all about pin sharp driving dynamics and siting on the floor. Cruise around, see what the farmers are up to and enjoy the ride.

I beg to differ. I’m no spring chicken but give me driving dynamics any day of the week.

My Tig feels like a sports car compared to my Caravelle  :grin: but I have the Mk2 GTI for fun times, so pretty much have all bases covered.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Yusee on 12 March 2020, 11:54

Quote from: dubber36 on 12 March 2020, 07:56

Quote from: Exonian on 11 March 2020, 19:31

Quote from: dubber36 on 10 March 2020, 08:11

Despite what people say about little SUVs, once you've sampled the higher up, more relaxed driving position, you'll forget all about pin sharp driving dynamics and siting on the floor. Cruise around, see what the farmers are up to and enjoy the ride.

I beg to differ. I’m no spring chicken but give me driving dynamics any day of the week.

My Tig feels like a sports car compared to my Caravelle  :grin: but I have the Mk2 GTI for fun times, so pretty much have all bases covered.  :smiley:

Another vote for driving dynamics over driving position. But I'm in a massive minority- it seems everyone wants SUVs.
I find it difficult to understand their huge popularity.
You couldn't design a car more ill suited to urban use- and that's where most are used in the UK- than the typical SUV.
And then there's costs.
We had an X5 as our family car until 3 years ago.
It was the most luxurious car I've owned- a £54k car that I bought 3 years old for half that.
High quality interior. Drove like a proper car. Excellent 3l diesel engine.
But it was heavy, thirsty, ate tyres- needed a new set every year, and started to become expensive to maintain- including a £700 bill for suspension repair.
Ok, you can buy cheaper SUVs than that, but it seems driving position is the only reason people buy them- they are happy to put up with all the problems associated with their weight. I can't understand it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 13 March 2020, 20:13

Today I briefly swapped my mk7 for...


(Drum roll please)


... an electric Mini!  :grin:

Curiosity got the better of me, having paid no more than a passing interest in EV’s due to none of them remotely floating my boat (Teslas too ugly, most other fast EV’s far too expensive and small city cars too boring and slow) the recent rash of good reviews on the MINI Cooper S Electric woke me up a bit.
Admittedly I’m a big fan of MINI’s anyway.

I had a few hours to kill and decided it would be a good idea to see what it’s all about.

The only other EV’s I’ve driven have been dodgem cars, and well, the MINI Cooper S is like a dodgem car for the road anyway.

On the outside it looks like a normal MINI with a few added yellow badges unless you opt for the Corona (three pin plug) wheels and ‘electric yellow‘ striping. The one I took out was a top spec (level 3) with standard looking exterior in a subdued and very dirty black paint job.

Inside it’s the usual very high quality MINI interior with the new digital dials taking the car into the next generation.

The performance was what I was interested in and it didn’t disappoint, very brisk low to medium speed acceleration which felt truly weird with no engine noise or gear-changes. Very linear, like a jet I suppose.
For me that was the drawback, despite the ability to pile on speed rapidly there was no character. If using jet analogies it could have done with a bit of afterburner effect at times under full acceleration just to inject some character.

The car decelerates rapidly as soon as pressure is removed from the accelerator pedal. That’s an unfamiliar feeling too but handy in city driving and can be reduced to provide an engine braking like sensation.
The sales chap (who Initially greeted me with the words “nice TCR, what’s it like?”) said the mechanics as the dealership were discovering the BMW and MINI PHEV’s are coming in for their second year services with only negligible wear on the brakes due to said retardation features working off the motor on accelerator lift off.

Most impressive thing to me as a shift worker was the ability to pre-program the cabin to a set temperature at a given time so it’s already either warm or cool when you get into it to drive. I like that.

Least impressive? Dunno, it’s so different an experience it’s hard to single out any particular negatives (MINI’s are very established anyway so you know what you’re getting with one). The power delivery feeling too linear maybe, but some would welcome that.

Verdict. I quite liked it. It was “different”. But damn did my Golf feel good when I got back in it!

I’ll take another test drive in one at a later date though being as dealers are swamped with MINI supplied demo cars. Second test drives are often more telling than first acquaintance.

On the subject of test drives, I took a SEAT Arona FR 1.5TSI out last Friday night.
A colleague of mine threw me the keys with the words “tell me what you think of it being as it was you that told me to get one...”

Well, what can I say? Roughly half the price of a Golf R, exactly half the horsepower and half the number of driven wheels. Twice as economical? Not quite.

Inside it felt like half the price of the R.
The performance felt about half of the R too, although in reality it is quicker than half it has a subdued power delivery but still quite fun to drive.
It handled quite well.

Verdict? Really good value and sharp looking. But damn did my Golf feel good when I got back in it.


Not that I’m boringly biased towards Golfs or anything...



Sometimes it’s not until you’ve driven something else for a time you realise once again what a great package the sporty Golfs are.
End of unpaid commercial.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 13 March 2020, 20:39

Nice review there. So what do they charge for this? How much? Shocking! Sorry...

I'm not against electric cars and in the future maybe I'll have one but not yet. Enjoying my Golf too, still planning on keeping this one long term.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 14 March 2020, 12:32

Quote from: Yusee on 12 March 2020, 11:54

Quote from: dubber36 on 12 March 2020, 07:56

Quote from: Exonian on 11 March 2020, 19:31

Quote from: dubber36 on 10 March 2020, 08:11

Despite what people say about little SUVs, once you've sampled the higher up, more relaxed driving position, you'll forget all about pin sharp driving dynamics and siting on the floor. Cruise around, see what the farmers are up to and enjoy the ride.

I beg to differ. I’m no spring chicken but give me driving dynamics any day of the week.

My Tig feels like a sports car compared to my Caravelle  :grin: but I have the Mk2 GTI for fun times, so pretty much have all bases covered.  :smiley:

Another vote for driving dynamics over driving position. But I'm in a massive minority- it seems everyone wants SUVs.
I find it difficult to understand their huge popularity.
You couldn't design a car more ill suited to urban use- and that's where most are used in the UK- than the typical SUV.
And then there's costs.
We had an X5 as our family car until 3 years ago.
It was the most luxurious car I've owned- a £54k car that I bought 3 years old for half that.
High quality interior. Drove like a proper car. Excellent 3l diesel engine.
But it was heavy, thirsty, ate tyres- needed a new set every year, and started to become expensive to maintain- including a £700 bill for suspension repair.
Ok, you can buy cheaper SUVs than that, but it seems driving position is the only reason people buy them- they are happy to put up with all the problems associated with their weight. I can't understand it.

1.  Wimmin. They want to pretend that they're a Kardashian, or Victoria Beckham.  They want something that makes them feel "safe" and protect their precious crotch-fruit when they have to drop them off within six inches of the school gate in order to keep them safe from marauding paedophiles.

2.  People who can't drive, or park.  Again, they want to feel "safe", and be able to drive up kerbs to park, or take up more than their allotted space in supermarket car parks.

3.  Wimmin who can't drive. or park.  Because "safe".

I hope that the Government prosecute pavement parkers heavily, with the death penalty invoked for the worst, most inconsiderate offenders.  And selfish SUV drivers.  Which is all of them, because they develop a sense of inviolability when driving the stupid, lumpen things.

I don't like SUV's or their drivers.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: RM on 14 March 2020, 13:59

Quote from: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 14 March 2020, 12:32

1.  Wimmin. They want to pretend that they're a Kardashian, or Victoria Beckham.  They want something that makes them feel "safe" and protect their precious crotch-fruit when they have to drop them off within six inches of the school gate in order to keep them safe from marauding paedophiles.

2.  People who can't drive, or park.  Again, they want to feel "safe", and be able to drive up kerbs to park, or take up more than their allotted space in supermarket car parks.

3.  Wimmin who can't drive. or park.  Because "safe".

I hope that the Government prosecute pavement parkers heavily, with the death penalty invoked for the worst, most inconsiderate offenders.  And selfish SUV drivers.  Which is all of them, because they develop a sense of inviolability when driving the stupid, lumpen things.

I don't like SUV's or their drivers.

Are you OK?

We’re here for you.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 14 March 2020, 15:09

I'm fine, thanks.

It's everybody else.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 14 March 2020, 17:02

Quote from: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 14 March 2020, 12:32

I don't like SUV's or their drivers.

And I don't like you, so  :tongue:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 14 March 2020, 19:25

Quote from: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 14 March 2020, 12:32

Quote from: Yusee on 12 March 2020, 11:54

Quote from: dubber36 on 12 March 2020, 07:56

Quote from: Exonian on 11 March 2020, 19:31

Quote from: dubber36 on 10 March 2020, 08:11

Despite what people say about little SUVs, once you've sampled the higher up, more relaxed driving position, you'll forget all about pin sharp driving dynamics and siting on the floor. Cruise around, see what the farmers are up to and enjoy the ride.

I beg to differ. I’m no spring chicken but give me driving dynamics any day of the week.

My Tig feels like a sports car compared to my Caravelle  :grin: but I have the Mk2 GTI for fun times, so pretty much have all bases covered.  :smiley:

Another vote for driving dynamics over driving position. But I'm in a massive minority- it seems everyone wants SUVs.
I find it difficult to understand their huge popularity.
You couldn't design a car more ill suited to urban use- and that's where most are used in the UK- than the typical SUV.
And then there's costs.
We had an X5 as our family car until 3 years ago.
It was the most luxurious car I've owned- a £54k car that I bought 3 years old for half that.
High quality interior. Drove like a proper car. Excellent 3l diesel engine.
But it was heavy, thirsty, ate tyres- needed a new set every year, and started to become expensive to maintain- including a £700 bill for suspension repair.
Ok, you can buy cheaper SUVs than that, but it seems driving position is the only reason people buy them- they are happy to put up with all the problems associated with their weight. I can't understand it.

1.  Wimmin. They want to pretend that they're a Kardashian, or Victoria Beckham.  They want something that makes them feel "safe" and protect their precious crotch-fruit when they have to drop them off within six inches of the school gate in order to keep them safe from marauding paedophiles.

2.  People who can't drive, or park.  Again, they want to feel "safe", and be able to drive up kerbs to park, or take up more than their allotted space in supermarket car parks.

3.  Wimmin who can't drive. or park.  Because "safe".

I hope that the Government prosecute pavement parkers heavily, with the death penalty invoked for the worst, most inconsiderate offenders.  And selfish SUV drivers.  Which is all of them, because they develop a sense of inviolability when driving the stupid, lumpen things.

I don't like SUV's or their drivers.

As generalisations go, that's pretty impressive. You do however make yourself sound like a massive tool in the process. I mean, everyone is entitled to an opinion but at least make it a reasonably sensible one.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wolly440 on 14 March 2020, 19:52

Quote from: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 14 March 2020, 12:32

Quote from: Yusee on 12 March 2020, 11:54

Quote from: dubber36 on 12 March 2020, 07:56

Quote from: Exonian on 11 March 2020, 19:31

Quote from: dubber36 on 10 March 2020, 08:11

Despite what people say about little SUVs, once you've sampled the higher up, more relaxed driving position, you'll forget all about pin sharp driving dynamics and siting on the floor. Cruise around, see what the farmers are up to and enjoy the ride.

I beg to differ. I’m no spring chicken but give me driving dynamics any day of the week.

My Tig feels like a sports car compared to my Caravelle  :grin: but I have the Mk2 GTI for fun times, so pretty much have all bases covered.  :smiley:

Another vote for driving dynamics over driving position. But I'm in a massive minority- it seems everyone wants SUVs.
I find it difficult to understand their huge popularity.
You couldn't design a car more ill suited to urban use- and that's where most are used in the UK- than the typical SUV.
And then there's costs.
We had an X5 as our family car until 3 years ago.
It was the most luxurious car I've owned- a £54k car that I bought 3 years old for half that.
High quality interior. Drove like a proper car. Excellent 3l diesel engine.
But it was heavy, thirsty, ate tyres- needed a new set every year, and started to become expensive to maintain- including a £700 bill for suspension repair.
Ok, you can buy cheaper SUVs than that, but it seems driving position is the only reason people buy them- they are happy to put up with all the problems associated with their weight. I can't understand it.

1.  Wimmin. They want to pretend that they're a Kardashian, or Victoria Beckham.  They want something that makes them feel "safe" and protect their precious crotch-fruit when they have to drop them off within six inches of the school gate in order to keep them safe from marauding paedophiles.

2.  People who can't drive, or park.  Again, they want to feel "safe", and be able to drive up kerbs to park, or take up more than their allotted space in supermarket car parks.

3.  Wimmin who can't drive. or park.  Because "safe".

I hope that the Government prosecute pavement parkers heavily, with the death penalty invoked for the worst, most inconsiderate offenders.  And selfish SUV drivers.  Which is all of them, because they develop a sense of inviolability when driving the stupid, lumpen things.

I don't like SUV's or their drivers.

I'm thinking of getting the wife a small SUV for her next car. Not because she can't drive or park, but because her mum has MS and the raised driving position makes it easier for her to get in and out. Also the extra boot space for her wheel chair. Sorry we're not all as perfect as you  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 15 March 2020, 09:53

My opinion of SUV's and their drivers is perfectly valid.  Others are welcome to have their own opinions of the unnecessarily heavy and profligate (in terms of construction and fuel usage) machines in an era when we should be encouraging smaller, lighter and more efficient cars for everyday transport.

I'm not an eco-mentalist, but I do recognise the need for energy efficiency in the vehicles that we buy, both from the manufacturing and use perspectives.

SUV's are the lowest common denominator new vehicle of choice for those with limited imagination.  Other popular fallacies include the received wisdom that electric vehicles represent the bright new dawn of private transport, which is also nonsense, because their manufacture, and particularly the large-scale production of the batteries needed to power them causes so much environmental damage.

Hydrogen fuel cells appear to be the least worst option right now, but it seems that the car manufacturers have nailed their colours to the electrical mast.  Which appears to be rather short-sighted. 

I do wonder what the great LJK Setright would have thought of SUV's.  And those who drive them.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 15 March 2020, 10:41

Quote from: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 15 March 2020, 09:53

My opinion of SUV's and their drivers is perfectly valid.  Others are welcome to have their own opinions of the unnecessarily heavy and profligate (in terms of construction and fuel usage) machines in an era when we should be encouraging smaller, lighter and more efficient cars for everyday transport.

I'm not an eco-mentalist, but I do recognise the need for energy efficiency in the vehicles that we buy, both from the manufacturing and use perspectives.

SUV's are the lowest common denominator new vehicle of choice for those with limited imagination.  Other popular fallacies include the received wisdom that electric vehicles represent the bright new dawn of private transport, which is also nonsense, because their manufacture, and particularly the large-scale production of the batteries needed to power them causes so much environmental damage.

Hydrogen fuel cells appear to be the least worst option right now, but it seems that the car manufacturers have nailed their colours to the electrical mast.  Which appears to be rather short-sighted. 

I do wonder what the great LJK Setright would have thought of SUV's.  And those who drive them.

I think you need to calm down a bit before you give yourself a coronary. Yes you're entitled to your opinion but making sweeping generalisations about people who buy and drive them is just wrong and ignorant. I've had two Tiguans and two mk7 performance Golfs so which category do I fall into? You're making yourself look and sound a complete fool 🤷‍♂️

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 15 March 2020, 11:09

Name-calling is an admission that you have no reasoned counter-argument to offer.

Anyway.  This thread has gone too far off-piste.  I don't like SUV's, others do.

Let's leave it at that.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 15 March 2020, 11:37

Never go full Clarkson ;-)

(Actually to be fair, I quite like a Clarkson rant)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 15 March 2020, 12:43

Well I appreciated the satire in Dr Mike’s post.  :lipsrsealed:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 15 March 2020, 14:06

Quote from: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 15 March 2020, 11:09

Name-calling is an admission that you have no reasoned counter-argument to offer.

Anyway.  This thread has gone too far off-piste.  I don't like SUV's, others do.

Let's leave it at that.

name calling? 😂😂 FFS I left school years ago 😂

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Yusee on 16 March 2020, 06:42

Quote from: wolly440 on 14 March 2020, 19:52

Quote from: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 14 March 2020, 12:32

Quote from: Yusee on 12 March 2020, 11:54

Quote from: dubber36 on 12 March 2020, 07:56

Quote from: Exonian on 11 March 2020, 19:31

Quote from: dubber36 on 10 March 2020, 08:11

Despite what people say about little SUVs, once you've sampled the higher up, more relaxed driving position, you'll forget all about pin sharp driving dynamics and siting on the floor. Cruise around, see what the farmers are up to and enjoy the ride.

I beg to differ. I’m no spring chicken but give me driving dynamics any day of the week.

My Tig feels like a sports car compared to my Caravelle  :grin: but I have the Mk2 GTI for fun times, so pretty much have all bases covered.  :smiley:

Another vote for driving dynamics over driving position. But I'm in a massive minority- it seems everyone wants SUVs.
I find it difficult to understand their huge popularity.
You couldn't design a car more ill suited to urban use- and that's where most are used in the UK- than the typical SUV.
And then there's costs.
We had an X5 as our family car until 3 years ago.
It was the most luxurious car I've owned- a £54k car that I bought 3 years old for half that.
High quality interior. Drove like a proper car. Excellent 3l diesel engine.
But it was heavy, thirsty, ate tyres- needed a new set every year, and started to become expensive to maintain- including a £700 bill for suspension repair.
Ok, you can buy cheaper SUVs than that, but it seems driving position is the only reason people buy them- they are happy to put up with all the problems associated with their weight. I can't understand it.

1.  Wimmin. They want to pretend that they're a Kardashian, or Victoria Beckham.  They want something that makes them feel "safe" and protect their precious crotch-fruit when they have to drop them off within six inches of the school gate in order to keep them safe from marauding paedophiles.

2.  People who can't drive, or park.  Again, they want to feel "safe", and be able to drive up kerbs to park, or take up more than their allotted space in supermarket car parks.

3.  Wimmin who can't drive. or park.  Because "safe".

I hope that the Government prosecute pavement parkers heavily, with the death penalty invoked for the worst, most inconsiderate offenders.  And selfish SUV drivers.  Which is all of them, because they develop a sense of inviolability when driving the stupid, lumpen things.

I don't like SUV's or their drivers.

I'm thinking of getting the wife a small SUV for her next car. Not because she can't drive or park, but because her mum has MS and the raised driving position makes it easier for her to get in and out. Also the extra boot space for her wheel chair. Sorry we're not all as perfect as you  :rolleyes:

Have you considered a mini MPV?
My elderly father struggled to get into our X5. No trouble at all with our Alhambra.
Far more space too- for kids bikes etc, and far easier to load up.
In terms of practicality, an MPV v an equivalent sized SUV is no contest.
Utterly unfashionable though !

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ar899 on 16 March 2020, 08:15

There are quite a few small cars with high seats (eg Yaris) if you don't need the size of an SUV.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Yusee on 16 March 2020, 09:37

No one needs the size of an SUV! They are big on the outside but offer nothing additional internally.

Dr Mike makes some very pertinent points, even if he wins no friends in the way he makes them.

Getting back to Golfs, mine clicked over 10,000 miles this week- and I'm enjoying it more as time goes on.

For me, "fitness for intended use" are a big part of the ownership experience- for that, the golf is brilliant.

It's as refined ( or very nearly so) for the daily commute as the 3 series BMWs I had prior, it gives me nearly 40mpg on that particular route, it feels solid- nothing rattles ( not often anyway), yet it feels light and agile.

May be my imagination but it seems to have got quicker with time.

I think it's the best car I've ever owned.

It's booked in for warranty work today. I hope they look after it!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kmpowell on 16 March 2020, 10:31

Quote from: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 14 March 2020, 12:32

Wimmin.

The 1980's just called. They'd like you back please.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 16 March 2020, 11:38

Quote from: kmpowell on 16 March 2020, 10:31

Quote from: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 14 March 2020, 12:32

Wimmin.

The 1980's just called. They'd like you back please.

:grin: :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 16 March 2020, 14:04

Quote from: mcmaddy on 16 March 2020, 11:38

Quote from: kmpowell on 16 March 2020, 10:31

Quote from: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 14 March 2020, 12:32

Wimmin.

The 1980's just called. They'd like you back please.

:grin: :grin:

If you're going to start taking cheap shots, I'll start correcting your spelling and grammar.

You might wish that you had stayed at school a little longer...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kmpowell on 16 March 2020, 14:24

Quote from: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 16 March 2020, 14:04

If you're going to start taking cheap shots, I'll start correcting your spelling and grammar.

You might wish that you had stayed at school a little longer...

You ok hun?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Talk-torque on 16 March 2020, 14:36

Thinking this has gone far enough guys. Bigger problems for us all.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MrJollygood on 16 March 2020, 22:37

Quote from: dean5125 on 10 March 2020, 08:13

So last Friday for me was a rare day off..... it might have coincided with not a bad forecast for us and also buying a new toy! I treated myself to the new Dewalt cordless orbital polisher and a few pads, and compounds, and a few microfibres, oh and a liquid wax.... you know how it goes! :whistle:

(https://i.postimg.cc/X7GVYyZf/bead.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/1fSxWXrX)

Hi, in the market for a polisher - what model is this exactly? Ta.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 21 March 2020, 13:55

Removed, cleaned and protected the rear wheels, changing the centre caps for the red edged Clubsport items.

Many thank's to Mr "Watts" for supplying them! :)

I only did the rear wheels for now so I don't lose the will to live? :)


(https://i.postimg.cc/fbZn6Kqx/20200321-123827.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/rDhP4Skm)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 21 March 2020, 13:59

They look great! The caps wouldn't have looked right on mine so all's good :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 21 March 2020, 16:46

Fitted red LED footwell lights and replaced the glovebox light (a bulb) with one of the redundant white LED lights. Bit of a faff as the new lights were slightly longer necessitating my taking a file to increase the size of the hole but they look good and it ties all the interior lighting together. All for £15 :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 22 March 2020, 17:21

Took it for a wee spin today with the OH. Just to get out and about. Had the sunroof and windows open, felt great and my OH loved it too. Could also hear the exhaust better which even she enjoyed! Because of that, when we went through a tunnel under the M25 I popped the lever into S and gave the loud pedal a good shove :evil: I was hoping for some upshift pops but we ran out of tunnel before it changed gear :rolleyes:. Rather childish but good fun...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 22 March 2020, 17:42

Quote from: Watts on 22 March 2020, 17:21

Took it for a wee spin today with the OH. Just to get out and about. Had the sunroof and windows open, felt great and my OH loved it too. Could also hear the exhaust better which even she enjoyed! Because of that, when we went through a tunnel under the M25 I popped the lever into S and gave the loud pedal a good shove :evil: I was hoping for some upshift pops but we ran out of tunnel before it changed gear :rolleyes:. Rather childish but good fun...

Got to be done Watts!

Same here, fairly empty roads this morning in the Peaks (apart of loads of cyclists and walkers) and actually managed to chuck some water over it yesterday afternoon so it looks sort of clean.

(https://i.postimg.cc/3x5Mbpwg/9424-E236-C61-B-4-FC3-850-C-ECF682-BD978-A.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/8jHn77M5)

(https://i.postimg.cc/nh488zsN/C8-AE774-E-374-F-4-B85-85-B9-4911-F4902-B6-A.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/v4Z2fGtv)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 22 March 2020, 18:13

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 22 March 2020, 17:42

Quote from: Watts on 22 March 2020, 17:21

Took it for a wee spin today with the OH. Just to get out and about. Had the sunroof and windows open, felt great and my OH loved it too. Could also hear the exhaust better which even she enjoyed! Because of that, when we went through a tunnel under the M25 I popped the lever into S and gave the loud pedal a good shove :evil: I was hoping for some upshift pops but we ran out of tunnel before it changed gear :rolleyes:. Rather childish but good fun...

Got to be done Watts!

Same here, fairly empty roads this morning in the Peaks (apart of loads of cyclists and walkers) and actually managed to chuck some water over it yesterday afternoon so it looks sort of clean.

Beautiful part of the world that looks Jim, car looks great too!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mistac on 22 March 2020, 19:04

Despite still feeling crappy, I managed to press the loud pedal a little bit today on some empty country roads - first dabble in sport!  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 22 March 2020, 19:32

Quote from: mistac on 22 March 2020, 19:04

Despite still feeling crappy, I managed to press the loud pedal a little bit today on some empty country roads - first dabble in sport!  :smiley:

Good for you! It'll get under your skin quite quickly and the inauspicious start to your relationship will be long forgotten :smiley: And come on, you can't be upset with a TR car surely! Hope you feel better soon too :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 23 March 2020, 23:28

Spent bloody hours scrubbing filth off the TCR today.
I won’t bore everyone with before and after pics as I think we all know what a Golf looks like BUT a couple things became apparent.
Firstly the matt mirror caps scratch like hell on rural hedges despite me being über cautious.
(You might have to zoom in as the phone camera didn’t pick them up well but they look loads worse in the flesh)

(https://i.postimg.cc/ZnLwgjK2/DBE923-CC-1038-40-FD-AA3-D-BE579-EBBBD9-B.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/xNcGNvm3)html image host (https://postimages.org/)


Secondly the matt wheels also scratch if so much as gently touched with the plastic handle of a wheel woolie. The only other matt black wheels I’ve owned in the past were a brand new set of Edition 30 black Monzas which also scratched if you do much as looked at them and I subsequently sold them because of this.

(excuse soapy fingerprint, I was trying gauge depth of scratch with my nail)

(https://i.postimg.cc/h4CPWnzy/4756-B279-6378-4-A22-9376-01-F889-E6641-D.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/bdtjkKRk)

Hardly the worst thing going on in the world right now but a word of caution to TCR owners nonetheless

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 24 March 2020, 06:27

Quote from: Exonian on 23 March 2020, 23:28

Spent bloody hours scrubbing filth off the TCR today.
I won’t bore everyone with before and after pics as I think we all know what a Golf looks like BUT a couple things became apparent.
Firstly the matt mirror caps scratch like hell on rural hedges despite me being über cautious.
(You might have to zoom in as the phone camera didn’t pick them up well but they look loads worse in the flesh)



Secondly the matt wheels also scratch if so much as gently touched with the plastic handle of a wheel woolie. The only other matt black wheels I’ve owned in the past were a brand new set of Edition 30 black Monzas which also scratched if you do much as looked at them and I subsequently sold them because of this.

(excuse soapy fingerprint, I was trying gauge depth of scratch with my nail)


Hardly the worst thing going on in the world right now but a word of caution to TCR owners nonetheless

Easily done I guess. It’s worth noting from my limited experience with Matt paint. It’s a proper PITA from a detailing perspective.

You need to use non gloss shampoo on it, you can’t use normal methods for getting contamination off (so no claybar), you obviously can’t polish it and you can’t use normal detailing sprays to finish it.

It’s not a major problem when it’s just your wheels and mirror caps but I detailed a new Range Rover 5.0 Autobiography in factory Matt pearlescent and it was a nightmare. It already had watermarks on the roof which couldn’t be removed. And applying the Matt ceramic coat was not fun!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 24 March 2020, 06:47

Sorry to hear that Exonian, I didn't realise that about matt finishes either Jim. I've only washed the car once so far and all seemed okay, I'll be very careful. Can you wax them?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gixerste on 24 March 2020, 07:27

I took my winter alloys off and put my refurbed and ceramic coated summer alloys back on  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 24 March 2020, 08:18

Quote from: Watts on 24 March 2020, 06:47

Sorry to hear that Exonian, I didn't realise that about matt finishes either Jim. I've only washed the car once so far and all seemed okay, I'll be very careful. Can you wax them?

You would have to check the product but most waxes (as with shampoos) add gloss so probably not if you want them to retain their matt finish.

And you can't get the machine polisher out to remove the scratches. Basically with matt, unless you ceramic coat using a specific matt product or PPF from the start, you are going to have issues.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 24 March 2020, 08:44

Thanks. Not point worrying then, I'll just wash them.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 24 March 2020, 08:57

Sorry to see your paint issues Exonian, that would drive mad!

I use gtechniq G5 wheel armour, it might leave a slight satin coating on matt wheels?
The description suggests it becomes the "functional" surface of your wheels and last for a year?

It is an arduous process, I tend to do 2 wheels at a time max, so I don't rush and do a lesser job.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 24 March 2020, 14:56

Thanks for the sympathies and advice  :smiley:

The matt finish on the wheels is not perfectly smooth and what I’ve found if polish is used it flats the paint and leaves a slight sheen.

Black wheels are a nightmare. Glossy ones scratch like hell too in my experience, even the black backs on polished face alloys mark like mad no matter how gently they’re treated.
If I ever get them refinished in future years I’d go for a satin finish so your suggestion of G5 wheel armour might be a good one for me to look into clubsport :afro:

In fact when the Covid apocalypse is over I might sell my Belvederes and buy a set of Reifnitz reps.
They don’t photograph well but I like the design in the flesh.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Highland28 on 27 March 2020, 14:06

Cleaned the GTi this morning. I knew someone had knocked the rear drivers side door recently, but with moving house, and getting everything moved across I hadn't cleaned the golf in almost 2 months.
A good clean showed the real damage, 2 very obvious paint chips, 2 dents in the door and a horrid scratch as well. Safe to say I'm pretty gutted just now.
When we all get back to normal, I'm going to have to have a chat with a few body shops to see what can be done.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dervy on 27 March 2020, 16:54

Before contacting a body shop, try Dent Devils. They may not be able to help with the scratches, but they work wonders with dents. I had a motorcycle delivery ride push his bike into my car causing a large dent. Bodyshops all told me it would need filler/ respray etc. Dent Devils removed the dent to the extent that you can’t see a thing - £165!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CHB100 on 27 March 2020, 18:47

Had 4 x MPS4Ss fitted to R plus 2x Conti 6s to the other one. By Kwik Fit mobile.
Can you believe I can’t. VG price and great fitter.
Won’t get chance to use them for 3 months? Ironically did it as MOT’s are due.
Since cancelled bas we all have 6 months grace.
Btw the 310 R is near 3 years old and still special. Am looking fwd to lavishing it with upgrades in years to come.
If I make it through this horror show. Isolate my friends and feel for the younger with commitments and insecurity.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Eccie on 27 March 2020, 19:33

I’ve spent two days cleaning and polishing the car, I’m bloody knackered but pleased with the results, Couldn’t believe the amount of tar on the car. Car still wearing its winter wheels & tyres - they are being swapped next week

(https://i.postimg.cc/Vv3bMF4D/08808295-8-A92-4425-8-F79-66-F06-FF244-EE.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/n9GzfByD)

(https://i.postimg.cc/cJmYjw4L/CEFD58-DD-83-A0-4-EF4-AD96-8-C54531-D8569.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/8F7jfF62)

(https://i.postimg.cc/0j6wb4Gz/C46-E5-E12-C31-E-454-E-BCA2-C89-CD6-A7-C963.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/H8gxNBhm)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 27 March 2020, 20:25

2 days very well spent there Eccie! DA or hand polish?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Eccie on 27 March 2020, 20:35

Thanks Watts, you have to use a DA machine otherwise it would take me bloody weeks

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 27 March 2020, 20:58

@ Highland28 feel for you  :sad: hopefully it doesn’t end up costing a fortune.

@ CHB Great timing!  :grin: 
My youngest son arrived home to stay the end of last week as uni halls were clearing people out. First time I’d seen my other car for weeks and immediately noticed the two rear tyres were on around 2mm or slightly less on the outer edges (3.5mm in middle despite pressures being kept in tolerance).
I quickly phoned the local tyre depot to get a couple tyres booked in for Tuesday. They stayed open for my son but were waiting to shut up shop, they did the whole safe distance thing and he brought the car home again with new rubber boots.
Damned if they didn’t replace the fronts instead!! The ones on there still had 4mm plus  :rolleyes: :grin:
So I still have semi-slicks on the rear  :angry:
Not much I can do as they closed up to hibernate due to business drying up overnight.
They’re normally very good so I’ll forgive them.
I’d hoped to rest up the newly cleaned GTI for a few weeks but looks like I’ll still have to commute in it. More chance of being pulled over than ever right now so tyres need to be in good condition.

@Eccie lovely to see a white GTI with that much shine. :afro:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 27 March 2020, 21:16

So sorry Exonian but your tyres tale did make me laugh :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 27 March 2020, 21:44

Quote from: Watts on 27 March 2020, 21:16

So sorry Exonian but your tyres tale did make me laugh :laugh:

I’d hoped that would raise a few smiles.
Normally I’d have been pretty hacked off but under the circumstances I did find it quite funny!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kmpowell on 31 March 2020, 08:11

Having done lots of long mucky journeys over the winter months, it was looking a bit sorry for itself so I gave it a wash. Before and after...

(https://i.postimg.cc/dV8c6H6L/IMG-8269.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
(https://i.postimg.cc/05VJcZj5/6-CD44-A59-2540-4-CD5-9-BAF-677-F74-EA89-FE.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Hj7xLwbF)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 31 March 2020, 12:52

Very smart! Also what a great area to be working in :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ar899 on 31 March 2020, 13:31

Criminal to let it get that dirty in the first place...…

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kmpowell on 31 March 2020, 14:30

Quote from: ar899 on 31 March 2020, 13:31

Criminal to let it get that dirty in the first place...…

Why?

It's just a Golf
It's ceramic coated for extra protection
It's just a Golf
It's not an ornament, it's used daily for a multitude of family duties
It's just a Golf

Oh, did I mention that it's just a Golf...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 31 March 2020, 14:40

Quote from: kmpowell on 31 March 2020, 14:30

Quote from: ar899 on 31 March 2020, 13:31

Criminal to let it get that dirty in the first place...…

Why?

It's just a Golf
It's ceramic coated for extra protection
It's just a Golf
It's not an ornament, it's used daily for a multitude of family duties
It's just a Golf

Oh, did I mention that it's just a Golf...

 :grin:

I always think, well at least it's clean underneath all that dirt...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Eccie on 01 April 2020, 08:43

It’s summer- Yesterday I took off the winter wheels and put the summers back on

Couldn’t resist this reflection shot

(https://i.postimg.cc/kG62WTWR/1-DBDECD5-AFB8-4287-837-D-5-D4828-BB0187.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/7J4PkMsq)nuka world (https://falloutfacts.com/nuka-world-dlc-review)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 01 April 2020, 12:24

That's impressive :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: zainahmed48 on 01 April 2020, 22:33

Zaustworx resonator delete pipe fitted - very impressed with the outcome :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 02 April 2020, 10:07

Quote from: zainahmed48 on 01 April 2020, 22:33

Zaustworx resonator delete pipe fitted - very impressed with the outcome :grin:

Makes a nice difference  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: golf nutter on 02 April 2020, 17:44

took the rear chrome effect emblem off and replaced it with a black one as well as putting vinyl inserts into the wheel GTi logo. 

(https://i.postimg.cc/dtbB3rK2/rear-red-emblem.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/Qt8SsDZv/wheel-skin.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: zainahmed48 on 02 April 2020, 18:34

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 02 April 2020, 10:07

Quote from: zainahmed48 on 01 April 2020, 22:33

Zaustworx resonator delete pipe fitted - very impressed with the outcome :grin:

Makes a nice difference  :cool:

totally  :wink: :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 03 April 2020, 09:06

Quote from: golf nutter on 02 April 2020, 17:44

took the rear chrome effect emblem off and replaced it with a black one as well as putting vinyl inserts into the wheel GTi logo. 

(https://i.postimg.cc/dtbB3rK2/rear-red-emblem.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/Qt8SsDZv/wheel-skin.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Nice, need the silver GTI badges done to match!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 04 April 2020, 18:36

Took it for a drive. Essential of course as it was to do a supermarket shop. First time both myself and the car had been out for a week :sad:. It was good though, weather was lovely, had the sunroof open and on the odd occasion when I could give the right pedal a bit of a poke the car responded in a very satisfactory manner with the exhaust giving just the right bark :smiley:. Such a shame it's just sitting there but it makes every drive extra special, and fun!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wolly440 on 04 April 2020, 19:05

With the roads being so empty, been able to give it some beans on the way to work. Must admit the combination of a pedal box and a Racechip RS makes the daily commute much more fun (I am classed as a key worker BTW).  290+ bhp on a standard 7.5 GTI make the TC flash in 3rd on a cold morning  :evil:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 04 April 2020, 19:10

Quote from: wolly440 on 04 April 2020, 19:05

With the roads being so empty, been able to give it some beans on the way to work. Must admit the combination of a pedal box and a Racechip RS makes the daily commute much more fun (I am classed as a key worker BTW).  290+ bhp on a standard 7.5 GTI make the TC flash in 3rd on a cold morning  :evil:

That does sound fun :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wolly440 on 04 April 2020, 19:14

Quote from: Watts on 04 April 2020, 19:10

Quote from: wolly440 on 04 April 2020, 19:05

With the roads being so empty, been able to give it some beans on the way to work. Must admit the combination of a pedal box and a Racechip RS makes the daily commute much more fun (I am classed as a key worker BTW).  290+ bhp on a standard 7.5 GTI make the TC flash in 3rd on a cold morning  :evil:

That does sound fun :smiley:

Normally I'd invest in some better rubber to stop the axel hop, but as the car is leased I'll have to make do with the Bridgestones  :sick:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 04 April 2020, 19:19

Quote from: wolly440 on 04 April 2020, 19:05

With the roads being so empty, been able to give it some beans on the way to work. Must admit the combination of a pedal box and a Racechip RS makes the daily commute much more fun (I am classed as a key worker BTW).  290+ bhp on a standard 7.5 GTI make the TC flash in 3rd on a cold morning  :evil:

Was tempted with a Racechip box, good gains! Might have to invest for next car...  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 04 April 2020, 21:08

 Bought a CTEK MXS 5.0 as currently using mine even less than I was already. This should keep it ticking over while we see out the current madness

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: golf nutter on 05 April 2020, 15:21

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 03 April 2020, 09:06

Quote from: golf nutter on 02 April 2020, 17:44

took the rear chrome effect emblem off and replaced it with a black one as well as putting vinyl inserts into the wheel GTi logo. 

(https://i.postimg.cc/dtbB3rK2/rear-red-emblem.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/Qt8SsDZv/wheel-skin.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Nice, need the silver GTI badges done to match!

going to remove the rear one and have a badgeskins vinyl inlays for the front badge...might just go and do that now.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 06 April 2020, 13:29

Quote from: JB GTI on 04 April 2020, 21:08

Bought a CTEK MXS 5.0 as currently using mine even less than I was already. This should keep it ticking over while we see out the current madness

Mine's on at the moment.  I'm only using the car once or twice a week, and only for relatively short journeys.  I've got into the habit of checking the battery condition (holding down the trip meter reset button) when I park the car at home, and the last time it showed a SOC (State Of Charge) of 70%.  I don't know how accurate the reading is, as it only seems to show values to the nearest 10%, but as the car is parked up for several days at a time there's no harm in putting a battery conditioner on every couple of weeks.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 06 April 2020, 16:19

Quote from: golf nutter on 05 April 2020, 15:21

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 03 April 2020, 09:06

Quote from: golf nutter on 02 April 2020, 17:44

took the rear chrome effect emblem off and replaced it with a black one as well as putting vinyl inserts into the wheel GTi logo. 

Nice, need the silver GTI badges done to match!

Personally, I like the GTI and think it would look odd not having one. I had the Badgeskins gloss black GTI vinyls on my previous one and they look great.

going to remove the rear one and have a badgeskins vinyl inlays for the front badge...might just go and do that now.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: golf nutter on 06 April 2020, 16:24

wish i had thought about the black GTi inlays for the rear badge...that might have looked better than removing it...be good to see yours before I decide.

done these little bits just now...

(https://i.postimg.cc/qRXf4zct/thumbnail.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/ZqNtsfCx/thumbnail-1.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/V6cyxjtQ/thumbnail-2.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/2SVfhjYJ/thumbnail-3.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

the side badge (blade)...not a great colour match...not sure about it at all if i am honest at the moment.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 06 April 2020, 19:06

Here's the back one. Did really like them against the Indium grey and so much nice than the standard silver.

(https://i.postimg.cc/MKNzyRyB/31FB559C-9B4D-42AD-8CF1-57B8FF3E35F6.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/RN1rmWpC)

(https://i.postimg.cc/fbgBFgGq/IMG_8857.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/JyZNHK4j)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: golf nutter on 06 April 2020, 20:06

yes...definitely looks good against the grey.  i am thinking black at the rear as i have red at the front.  cheers.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: DubmanSam on 07 April 2020, 13:56

Finally the weather to get my summer wheels and new Maxton spoiler extension on

(http://i.imgur.com/6T951NU.jpg) (https://imgur.com/6T951NU)

(http://i.imgur.com/7nAi2Z3.jpg) (https://imgur.com/7nAi2Z3)

(http://i.imgur.com/5jR9kcd.jpg) (https://imgur.com/5jR9kcd)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: jv on 07 April 2020, 14:02

Very nice! Rotiform might be 'recycling' old wheel designs but they don't half do a good job of it  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: king monkey on 07 April 2020, 14:14

I very nearly went for the Maxton lip spoiler. Looks very nice!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: golf nutter on 07 April 2020, 18:01

loving gold wheels  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: golf nutter on 07 April 2020, 18:02

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 06 April 2020, 19:06

Here's the back one. Did really like them against the Indium grey and so much nice than the standard silver.

(https://i.postimg.cc/MKNzyRyB/31FB559C-9B4D-42AD-8CF1-57B8FF3E35F6.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/RN1rmWpC)

(https://i.postimg.cc/fbgBFgGq/IMG_8857.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/JyZNHK4j)

Ordered some inlays from EZmods this morning...black definitely the way to go and with the side blades also.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: N14ll on 07 April 2020, 18:23

Quote from: DubmanSam on 07 April 2020, 13:56

Finally the weather to get my summer wheels and new Maxton spoiler extension on

(http://i.imgur.com/6T951NU.jpg) (https://imgur.com/6T951NU)

Been wondering how gold or bronze alloys would look on a white golf. 👌
Have these in mind
http://b52-wheels.eu/b52-x1/5/x1-reacher-8-5x19-et35/et45-lk-5x112-bronze-matt-lackiert?c=5

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 08 April 2020, 08:04

Quote from: N14ll on 07 April 2020, 18:23

Quote from: DubmanSam on 07 April 2020, 13:56

Finally the weather to get my summer wheels and new Maxton spoiler extension on

(http://i.imgur.com/6T951NU.jpg) (https://imgur.com/6T951NU)

Been wondering how gold or bronze alloys would look on a white golf. 👌
Have these in mind
http://b52-wheels.eu/b52-x1/5/x1-reacher-8-5x19-et35/et45-lk-5x112-bronze-matt-lackiert?c=5

Reckon those would look great!

I think bronze would work well on my Tungsten and was considering some but as its leased, decided it was an unnecessary outlay. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 08 April 2020, 16:22

Detailed the car at the weekend, but only got round to doing the insides yesterday afternoon. The rubber mats were minging and hadn't been cleaned properly for several months and the carpet area around the foot rest and behind the pedals was muddy and dirty. Pretty pleased with how it came out.

The car will be 2 years old in a few weeks.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49749059443_977dcc1cde_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iN9W9c)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49749601446_a2cb605592_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iNcHg5)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49749930492_3a19da1aac_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iNep5h)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49749061968_0996d5ad5c_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iN9WTJ)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ChrisTCR on 08 April 2020, 17:02

Hi,

Could you advise where you got the mats from please?

Cheers

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 08 April 2020, 17:24

eBay bud e.g.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Premium-Quality-VW-GOLF-GTI-MK7-MK7-5-Tailor-made-all-weather-rubber-floor-mats/272985269070?fits=Model%3AGolf%7CPlat_Gen%3AMK+VII&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item3f8f30a34e:g:xvEAAOSwA29b0HE7&enc=AQAEAAACUBPxNw%2BVj6nta7CKEs3N0qWiFPkET6LpFSe76k7g3H7G8jHl7MXpfDeBLfYXTBstPw5KAntRNKL1bA0lv3%2BdbRpSEF18Y4x%2Bj7Iz37rxLZchZOJz%2FDvebnESocyRQuUbQ9iMOToysOx5n3xUl2hzJNrPn16cbVPV42trKWGyMEos7wFr9Y1MFLks1Abs1zO3YekE%2FnPwUxoiwA9CKDTQEZX%2Futi4t4s6EwJGEf%2FsIhfy361VzAzsQ%2B8zlMZ9ynOrQsaeK2%2FDY8aTJOuDA252c5mrG11f2eWSLJ6MVOV%2Fxp5dpSuKY1Of5OGqwGIa%2FWhBWKVHfgk%2BKzBmAJ3J4qKNiBlaKtVbWwz7cYEB2is0LqkTK4teMtzU9SGXtn2sNN5f8MveYViAdlcafg95HIcGj1JQnDZQhOg3eIlRJTDm%2BEo%2BPNGz4ZG0cdVmX9eJlJiDceDMohuQxJkUaPJ7kmpXOwnZhARfzC138%2B2xHxMtMMijxBxULhYiNZv3Su4skcY2ZdcowBUY9S%2BcpsxNNT8Fl5rc%2FJ8q5pxysBqmO7DxoP2x91X2%2BP%2BGNAcPclFcdZvKU2NRcaNCXZ%2BHoNFF%2FzFUCtx26GRi4HxZWzgDf7yogwazBnFZSRi8Xpgfn3BBT6zomPhJT9muvOy7y8eIVlw9HzqlGBNK8D34%2F4r%2FUPByccsMHCgj2DHxciDC1YcyJWQ708Np0%2F68SLHLOqvZAwCtBQCmQUAMBaywB8tY5dZk%2BqFvQNxPhYBbqwkRRiX1%2BFU3LsCj9Vl%2BlToQdMFAOzGrddU%3D&checksum=27298526907093cdc336b80744d48b2869669cf8fae6 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Premium-Quality-VW-GOLF-GTI-MK7-MK7-5-Tailor-made-all-weather-rubber-floor-mats/272985269070?fits=Model%3AGolf%7CPlat_Gen%3AMK+VII&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item3f8f30a34e:g:xvEAAOSwA29b0HE7&enc=AQAEAAACUBPxNw%2BVj6nta7CKEs3N0qWiFPkET6LpFSe76k7g3H7G8jHl7MXpfDeBLfYXTBstPw5KAntRNKL1bA0lv3%2BdbRpSEF18Y4x%2Bj7Iz37rxLZchZOJz%2FDvebnESocyRQuUbQ9iMOToysOx5n3xUl2hzJNrPn16cbVPV42trKWGyMEos7wFr9Y1MFLks1Abs1zO3YekE%2FnPwUxoiwA9CKDTQEZX%2Futi4t4s6EwJGEf%2FsIhfy361VzAzsQ%2B8zlMZ9ynOrQsaeK2%2FDY8aTJOuDA252c5mrG11f2eWSLJ6MVOV%2Fxp5dpSuKY1Of5OGqwGIa%2FWhBWKVHfgk%2BKzBmAJ3J4qKNiBlaKtVbWwz7cYEB2is0LqkTK4teMtzU9SGXtn2sNN5f8MveYViAdlcafg95HIcGj1JQnDZQhOg3eIlRJTDm%2BEo%2BPNGz4ZG0cdVmX9eJlJiDceDMohuQxJkUaPJ7kmpXOwnZhARfzC138%2B2xHxMtMMijxBxULhYiNZv3Su4skcY2ZdcowBUY9S%2BcpsxNNT8Fl5rc%2FJ8q5pxysBqmO7DxoP2x91X2%2BP%2BGNAcPclFcdZvKU2NRcaNCXZ%2BHoNFF%2FzFUCtx26GRi4HxZWzgDf7yogwazBnFZSRi8Xpgfn3BBT6zomPhJT9muvOy7y8eIVlw9HzqlGBNK8D34%2F4r%2FUPByccsMHCgj2DHxciDC1YcyJWQ708Np0%2F68SLHLOqvZAwCtBQCmQUAMBaywB8tY5dZk%2BqFvQNxPhYBbqwkRRiX1%2BFU3LsCj9Vl%2BlToQdMFAOzGrddU%3D&checksum=27298526907093cdc336b80744d48b2869669cf8fae6)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: golf nutter on 08 April 2020, 18:17

have you had the mats long?  i got some OEM Monster mats...from Germany before realising LHD..doh!  these are the closest replicas i have seen.  OEMs are about £120 if you can even get them any more...VW couldn't answer when I asked them.  Have yours been worth the cost?  cheers.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 08 April 2020, 19:33

Bought these just before I took collection of the car so back in April 2018, so yes, had them nearly 2 years and they have been in the car for about 7 months of each year. When the weather is a lot warmer and drier I tend to swap them for my carpet mats. But overall quite impressed with how they have lasted so well with minimal signs of wear (only slight spot is the drivers foot area).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: golf nutter on 09 April 2020, 17:15

Thanks...bought some now.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Dre1973 on 09 April 2020, 18:04

Installed the Helix plug and play. Quite impressed with the instsl and quality.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 10 April 2020, 14:52

Early morning wash and then topped up the Gtechniq C2 ceramic coat...... took ages, as in hours... I am not a detailer.

One thing I learnt, I will not be doing that level of cleaning prep again before the winter.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 11 April 2020, 19:33

Another lovely drive out to the supermarket :rolleyes:. Beautiful day, really warm so had the sunroof open again :smiley:. Amazing the difference the warm weather makes to economy, 22 mile round trip, 40mpg! And I did give it a good boot where possible :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ChrisTCR on 14 April 2020, 14:03

Quote from: Sootchucker on 08 April 2020, 17:24

eBay bud e.g.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Premium-Quality-VW-GOLF-GTI-MK7-MK7-5-Tailor-made-all-weather-rubber-floor-mats/272985269070?fits=Model%3AGolf%7CPlat_Gen%3AMK+VII&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item3f8f30a34e:g:xvEAAOSwA29b0HE7&enc=AQAEAAACUBPxNw%2BVj6nta7CKEs3N0qWiFPkET6LpFSe76k7g3H7G8jHl7MXpfDeBLfYXTBstPw5KAntRNKL1bA0lv3%2BdbRpSEF18Y4x%2Bj7Iz37rxLZchZOJz%2FDvebnESocyRQuUbQ9iMOToysOx5n3xUl2hzJNrPn16cbVPV42trKWGyMEos7wFr9Y1MFLks1Abs1zO3YekE%2FnPwUxoiwA9CKDTQEZX%2Futi4t4s6EwJGEf%2FsIhfy361VzAzsQ%2B8zlMZ9ynOrQsaeK2%2FDY8aTJOuDA252c5mrG11f2eWSLJ6MVOV%2Fxp5dpSuKY1Of5OGqwGIa%2FWhBWKVHfgk%2BKzBmAJ3J4qKNiBlaKtVbWwz7cYEB2is0LqkTK4teMtzU9SGXtn2sNN5f8MveYViAdlcafg95HIcGj1JQnDZQhOg3eIlRJTDm%2BEo%2BPNGz4ZG0cdVmX9eJlJiDceDMohuQxJkUaPJ7kmpXOwnZhARfzC138%2B2xHxMtMMijxBxULhYiNZv3Su4skcY2ZdcowBUY9S%2BcpsxNNT8Fl5rc%2FJ8q5pxysBqmO7DxoP2x91X2%2BP%2BGNAcPclFcdZvKU2NRcaNCXZ%2BHoNFF%2FzFUCtx26GRi4HxZWzgDf7yogwazBnFZSRi8Xpgfn3BBT6zomPhJT9muvOy7y8eIVlw9HzqlGBNK8D34%2F4r%2FUPByccsMHCgj2DHxciDC1YcyJWQ708Np0%2F68SLHLOqvZAwCtBQCmQUAMBaywB8tY5dZk%2BqFvQNxPhYBbqwkRRiX1%2BFU3LsCj9Vl%2BlToQdMFAOzGrddU%3D&checksum=27298526907093cdc336b80744d48b2869669cf8fae6 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Premium-Quality-VW-GOLF-GTI-MK7-MK7-5-Tailor-made-all-weather-rubber-floor-mats/272985269070?fits=Model%3AGolf%7CPlat_Gen%3AMK+VII&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item3f8f30a34e:g:xvEAAOSwA29b0HE7&enc=AQAEAAACUBPxNw%2BVj6nta7CKEs3N0qWiFPkET6LpFSe76k7g3H7G8jHl7MXpfDeBLfYXTBstPw5KAntRNKL1bA0lv3%2BdbRpSEF18Y4x%2Bj7Iz37rxLZchZOJz%2FDvebnESocyRQuUbQ9iMOToysOx5n3xUl2hzJNrPn16cbVPV42trKWGyMEos7wFr9Y1MFLks1Abs1zO3YekE%2FnPwUxoiwA9CKDTQEZX%2Futi4t4s6EwJGEf%2FsIhfy361VzAzsQ%2B8zlMZ9ynOrQsaeK2%2FDY8aTJOuDA252c5mrG11f2eWSLJ6MVOV%2Fxp5dpSuKY1Of5OGqwGIa%2FWhBWKVHfgk%2BKzBmAJ3J4qKNiBlaKtVbWwz7cYEB2is0LqkTK4teMtzU9SGXtn2sNN5f8MveYViAdlcafg95HIcGj1JQnDZQhOg3eIlRJTDm%2BEo%2BPNGz4ZG0cdVmX9eJlJiDceDMohuQxJkUaPJ7kmpXOwnZhARfzC138%2B2xHxMtMMijxBxULhYiNZv3Su4skcY2ZdcowBUY9S%2BcpsxNNT8Fl5rc%2FJ8q5pxysBqmO7DxoP2x91X2%2BP%2BGNAcPclFcdZvKU2NRcaNCXZ%2BHoNFF%2FzFUCtx26GRi4HxZWzgDf7yogwazBnFZSRi8Xpgfn3BBT6zomPhJT9muvOy7y8eIVlw9HzqlGBNK8D34%2F4r%2FUPByccsMHCgj2DHxciDC1YcyJWQ708Np0%2F68SLHLOqvZAwCtBQCmQUAMBaywB8tY5dZk%2BqFvQNxPhYBbqwkRRiX1%2BFU3LsCj9Vl%2BlToQdMFAOzGrddU%3D&checksum=27298526907093cdc336b80744d48b2869669cf8fae6)

Cheers.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 16 April 2020, 13:02

This involves my old car. I was run into by an artic in January 2017 but because it was foreign registered my insurer was having difficulty sorting it out. But today I received a cheque in the post refunding my excess!! Amazing! But how about the £100+ per year my premiums went up by as it was down as a 50/50 fault when it should've been down as the other party?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 16 April 2020, 13:42

Quote from: Watts on 16 April 2020, 13:02

This involves my old car. I was run into by an artic in January 2017 but because it was foreign registered my insurer was having difficulty sorting it out. But today I received a cheque in the post refunding my excess!! Amazing! But how about the £100+ per year my premiums went up by as it was down as a 50/50 fault when it should've been down as the other party?

Think any accident has some impact on premiums regardless of fault?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 16 April 2020, 14:47

Definitely, but not as much. The second accident (agreed as not my fault) didn't make much difference. I've had three renewals since then and I've had to pay enhanced premiums through no fault of mine. Pretty happy with the cheque today though!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 16 April 2020, 15:58

Quote from: Watts on 16 April 2020, 14:47

Definitely, but not as much. The second accident (agreed as not my fault) didn't make much difference. I've had three renewals since then and I've had to pay enhanced premiums through no fault of mine. Pretty happy with the cheque today though!

Always nice to get a cheque in the post!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 16 April 2020, 16:38

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 16 April 2020, 15:58

Quote from: Watts on 16 April 2020, 14:47

Definitely, but not as much. The second accident (agreed as not my fault) didn't make much difference. I've had three renewals since then and I've had to pay enhanced premiums through no fault of mine. Pretty happy with the cheque today though!

Always nice to get a cheque in the post!

Pity the banks are closed though for paying it in!  :shocked:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 16 April 2020, 17:02

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 16 April 2020, 16:38

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 16 April 2020, 15:58

Quote from: Watts on 16 April 2020, 14:47

Definitely, but not as much. The second accident (agreed as not my fault) didn't make much difference. I've had three renewals since then and I've had to pay enhanced premiums through no fault of mine. Pretty happy with the cheque today though!

Always nice to get a cheque in the post!

Pity the banks are closed though for paying it in!  :shocked:

Have a look - some banks you can pay a cheque in using your mobile. I've got one to pay in but it's above my banks £500 limit for the system.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 16 April 2020, 17:17

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 16 April 2020, 16:38

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 16 April 2020, 15:58

Quote from: Watts on 16 April 2020, 14:47

Definitely, but not as much. The second accident (agreed as not my fault) didn't make much difference. I've had three renewals since then and I've had to pay enhanced premiums through no fault of mine. Pretty happy with the cheque today though!

Always nice to get a cheque in the post!

Pity the banks are closed though for paying it in!  :shocked:

That had occurred!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kmpowell on 16 April 2020, 19:12

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 16 April 2020, 16:38

Pity the banks are closed though for paying it in!  :shocked:

Depends who you bank with, pretty much all the well known forward thinking banks allow you to pay cheques in using their App. Lloyds, Halifax, Starling etc etc

:)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Guzzle on 16 April 2020, 19:23

Most banks near me are open from 10am 'til 2pm.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 17 April 2020, 00:19

Some good news there Watts, spend it wisely!



Today I decided I’d make the most of the sunshine and dig out my old Clubsport’s Belvederes to wash them as they’ve been in dry storage for 2.5 years!
It was the first time I’d seen the TCR for a few weeks as I’ve been using my other car for work giving the poor GTI a rest. I’d cleaned it prior to laying it up and on lifting the garage door today it was resplendent in faint cat paw print patterns!   :rolleyes: Something has been making good use of the Golf at least!


(https://i.postimg.cc/GpTkG8RR/7-CE5-C4-D3-E36-B-4999-B244-C07000810985.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/v1MgdmD2)

(https://i.postimg.cc/s2Wh1kPD/9-AC6-A2-E4-F672-4709-B70-A-77-D9872-EF064.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/jWs5FkkG)

(https://i.postimg.cc/15W6dc5P/B77-DCA0-A-81-A1-4-C0-A-AFD4-FC09-E7055-AE8.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ppFphjF1)

(https://i.postimg.cc/5N9LpkJn/D949-D413-5-D8-D-47-F1-97-D9-E44-DF5227-FBC.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/dDXhV6Ly)

So, shiny or matt? What do we prefer?
I’ll put the things up for sale when this Covid thing eases off (assuming I’m still around!)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 17 April 2020, 08:30

Really do like the Belvelderes. Was very close to getting a set for mine. Just look a little lost on some models but seem to suit the normal GTI very well.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 17 April 2020, 08:55

Has to be Reifnitz on the TCR. I really like the Belvederes but the design just doesn't suitin this instance.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 17 April 2020, 14:33

Wash day, first for 7 weeks and it was pretty disgusting :embarrassed: It still needs a decontamination and a polish but that'll have to wait for another day. Finished it off with FinishKare QD, a final buff with Dodo Juice Fantastic Fur and Gtechniq C2v3 on all the glass. A bit of a dull day but fairly sure it'd look great in the sun!

(https://i.postimg.cc/3rPm410L/20200417-141323.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/5jS6Dw3v)

(https://i.postimg.cc/dtrd8C8J/20200417-135649.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/7fPf4fsR)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Talk-torque on 17 April 2020, 14:50

Fitted the Skoda washer bottle funnel-cap. Added 10psi to the tyres. Ran the engine until the oil temp got to 100’C and moved the car back and forward again a few times. Left it parked with the brake off and an old Pro-Lock steering wheel bar thing fitted. Soaked off a few splats of bird sh!t. Cleaned front and rear screens.

It’s not going anywhere soon! 🙁

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Yusee on 17 April 2020, 17:12

There must be quite a lot of automotive foreplay going on. Mine was also reversed out of the garage for a good clean, all the usual checks then back in.
I’m pretty pleased with how the paint has held up over 11k miles- a few barely visible stone chips but otherwise mint. I still love the colour.
Tyres have around 3mm front, 5mm rear, so I’m nearly at the point of getting some PS4s. I think I’ll get a set of 4, and decide what to do with the rear BSs.

(https://i.postimg.cc/x17THb5W/358-AACE7-8-BB4-4-BA8-9359-2179-DD914465.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

@exonian. My vote is belvederes- very nice. If I get bored of my parkers I may consider a set.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 17 April 2020, 18:33

Quote from: Watts on 17 April 2020, 08:55

Has to be Reifnitz on the TCR. I really like the Belvederes but the design just doesn't suitin this instance.

Agree with Watts here. I think it's because the TCR has such a big arse - the 18's would look lost. Absolutely love Belvederes  and they are loads lighter too. Mine have been sat in the living room after getting treated to a coat of Gtechniq C5. They'll be going on at the weekend. :laugh:

(https://i.ibb.co/2FQYGV2/IMG-20200331-170310.jpg) (https://ibb.co/wdXr5GH)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 17 April 2020, 19:03

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 17 April 2020, 18:33

Agree with Watts here. I think it's because the TCR has such a big arse - the 18's would look lost. Absolutely love Belvederes  and they are loads lighter too. Mine have been sat in the living room after getting treated to a coat of Gtechniq C5. They'll be going on at the weekend. :laugh:

(https://i.ibb.co/2FQYGV2/IMG-20200331-170310.jpg) (https://ibb.co/wdXr5GH)

Nice living room :smiley: Although even I wouldn't keep wheels in mine :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Yusee on 17 April 2020, 19:19

I agree with watts on this one- Beautiful living room, the belvederes sit nicely on that oak floor.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 17 April 2020, 23:41

Quote from: Yusee on 17 April 2020, 19:19

I agree with watts on this one- Beautiful living room, the belvederes sit nicely on that oak floor.

At least we can all agree that Belvederes suit an oak floor 😂

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 18 April 2020, 10:09

Yesterday actually but replaced the rear badge drain tube. Only took half an hour including the two plasters for my thumbs  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 19 April 2020, 17:05

Fitted the new Skoda "scoop" type washer fluid filler caps on mine and the wifes car.

Before:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49793779902_0bd7c6f4a2_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iS78YA)

After:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49792927378_c0279cdf70_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iS2LxU)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49793472981_eaf1a7896d_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iS5yJR)

Also, not MK7 related, but gave the wife's Polo Blue GT a quick underbonnet detail. Not too bad for a 4 year old car ?

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49793782037_cf66e6148b_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iS79Bp)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49792929248_f38b5fefe0_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iS2M79)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 19 April 2020, 22:22

Spent a steady 12 hours polishing and waxing  - followed by another 4 hours tomorrow :whistle:

Not sure Dr Hilary Jones would approve  :grin:

(https://i.ibb.co/HXfKt4k/IMG-20200419-105502.jpg) (https://ibb.co/0QRnC2d)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Vwjap on 26 April 2020, 14:53

Fitted some door exit warning lights, took less than a hour both sides, would’ve been less if you didn’t have to extend the wires (I soldered, heat shrank and taped all joins)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 26 April 2020, 19:38

Quote from: Vwjap on 26 April 2020, 14:53

Fitted some door exit warning lights, took less than a hour both sides, would’ve been less if you didn’t have to extend the wires (I soldered, heat shrank and taped all joins)

I've been putting this job off for 2 years, glad to hear it wasn't as tricky as it sounds...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Vwjap on 26 April 2020, 21:32

Well I usually take trim off and fit wires in cars all day long, so I’m kinda used to it, but yeah it’s simple enough,

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 28 April 2020, 13:50

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 16 April 2020, 13:42

Quote from: Watts on 16 April 2020, 13:02

This involves my old car. I was run into by an artic in January 2017 but because it was foreign registered my insurer was having difficulty sorting it out. But today I received a cheque in the post refunding my excess!! Amazing! But how about the £100+ per year my premiums went up by as it was down as a 50/50 fault when it should've been down as the other party?

Think any accident has some impact on premiums regardless of fault?

Just spoke to my insurer regarding my two years premiums that were inflated due to my accident being down as partial blame. Even I was surprised by the outcome. Since it's now a no fault claim, £125 refund for the first year and nearly £100 for the second!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 28 April 2020, 15:14

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 19 April 2020, 22:22

Spent a steady 12 hours polishing and waxing  - followed by another 4 hours tomorrow :whistle:

Not sure Dr Hilary Jones would approve  :grin:

(https://i.ibb.co/HXfKt4k/IMG-20200419-105502.jpg) (https://ibb.co/0QRnC2d)

Where's the car?  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rwleigh on 28 April 2020, 16:08

Fitted a Skoda funnel cap to the washer fluid reservoir...

Thanks for the idea Sootchucker.  :smiley:

(https://i.postimg.cc/CKDwTn1c/skoda-cap.jpg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/fyHNjx2R/skoda-cap2.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 28 April 2020, 16:46

Wow, those Clubsports have small washer reservoirs don't they ?

On my GTI it's huge and fills up most of the forward wheel arch area - seems to take about the same amount of liquid as the fuel tank to fill up (OK exaggeration - but still)  ;D

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rwleigh on 28 April 2020, 19:10

Quote from: Sootchucker on 28 April 2020, 16:46

Wow, those Clubsports have small washer reservoirs don't they ?

Same as an R i'd imagine, I think there is more of it lower down that you can't see in these shots. It seems to hold quite a bit actually. I'm sure someone else will know more about it than me.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Lordie on 28 April 2020, 23:57

Quote from: rwleigh on 28 April 2020, 16:08

Fitted a Skoda funnel cap to the washer fluid reservoir...

Thanks for the idea Sootchucker.  :smiley:

Are these really as good as they seem to be? :wink:. Any negatives to it?. Might treat myself to one too

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Talk-torque on 29 April 2020, 07:23

Quote from: Lordie on 28 April 2020, 23:57

Quote from: rwleigh on 28 April 2020, 16:08

Fitted a Skoda funnel cap to the washer fluid reservoir...

Thanks for the idea Sootchucker.  :smiley:

Are these really as good as they seem to be? :wink:. Any negatives to it?. Might treat myself to one too

No downsides - it’s a very clever little device.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rwleigh on 29 April 2020, 07:39

Quote from: Lordie on 28 April 2020, 23:57

Are these really as good as they seem to be? :wink:. Any negatives to it?. Might treat myself to one too

They are, no negatives as far as I can see but I did only fit it yesterday.  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Rob_benton on 29 April 2020, 12:36

Quote from: Talk-torque on 29 April 2020, 07:23

Quote from: Lordie on 28 April 2020, 23:57

Quote from: rwleigh on 28 April 2020, 16:08

Fitted a Skoda funnel cap to the washer fluid reservoir...

Thanks for the idea Sootchucker.  :smiley:

Are these really as good as they seem to be? :wink:. Any negatives to it?. Might treat myself to one too

Out of interest, when closed is it completely sealed ? Thanks
No downsides - it’s a very clever little device.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: cdj3.2 on 29 April 2020, 13:16

With regards to the Skoda funnel cap, is the cheapest place eBay to get one? Sorry if this has already been asked.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rwleigh on 29 April 2020, 13:26

Quote from: cdj3.2 on 29 April 2020, 13:16

With regards to the Skoda funnel cap, is the cheapest place eBay to get one? Sorry if this has already been asked.

I think so, mine cost me £10.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rwleigh on 29 April 2020, 13:30

Quote from: Rob_benton on 29 April 2020, 12:36

Out of interest, when closed is it completely sealed ? Thanks

I'm not sure, sealed enough I would think. Maybe if you turned the car over some might leek out.

That would be the least of your worries though if you did that!  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Rob_benton on 29 April 2020, 15:19

Quote from: rwleigh on 29 April 2020, 13:30

Quote from: Rob_benton on 29 April 2020, 12:36

Out of interest, when closed is it completely sealed ? Thanks

I'm not sure, sealed enough I would think. Maybe if you turned the car over some might leek out.

That would be the least of your worries though if you did that!  :grin:

😂 thanks

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Talk-torque on 29 April 2020, 17:42

Quote from: rwleigh on 29 April 2020, 13:30

Quote from: Rob_benton on 29 April 2020, 12:36

Out of interest, when closed is it completely sealed ? Thanks

I'm not sure, sealed enough I would think. Maybe if you turned the car over some might leek out.

That would be the least of your worries though if you did that!  :grin:

The original screen wash bottle cap doesn’t seal - the Skoda cap is about the same in this respect, but the shape of the bottle and the lack of pressure means that a seal is not required.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 30 April 2020, 00:04

Quote from: rwleigh on 29 April 2020, 13:26

Quote from: cdj3.2 on 29 April 2020, 13:16

With regards to the Skoda funnel cap, is the cheapest place eBay to get one? Sorry if this has already been asked.

I think so, mine cost me £10.

If you look at post #13 (page 2) on the "Cheap Gti self isolation purchases list" you'll find a link to a Skoda dealers eBay page. 👍

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Al1040 on 30 April 2020, 14:19

If you have any mates in the Czech Republic you could be onto a winner
Euros 4.02 inc Tax!! :whistle:
https://www.skoda-parts.com/nahradni-dil/000096706-windscreen-washer-tank-cap-skoda-37322.html

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: cdj3.2 on 02 May 2020, 08:33

Thanks for the advice on prices for Skoda washer cap.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 06 May 2020, 16:12

Checked all the fluid levels, tyre pressures and cleaned the glass in preparation for a long journey. To the supermarket and back :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 06 May 2020, 17:04

Quote from: Watts on 06 May 2020, 16:12

Checked all the fluid levels, tyre pressures and cleaned the glass in preparation for a long journey. To the supermarket and back :rolleyes:

(https://y.yarn.co/ea18793a-fa49-4424-8df8-d9c3a54a6942_text_hi.gif)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 06 May 2020, 21:34

Quote from: Watts on 06 May 2020, 16:12

Checked all the fluid levels, tyre pressures and cleaned the glass in preparation for a long journey. To the supermarket and back :rolleyes:

That’s the only use my car’s getting just now. Since it was serviced at the beginning of February, it’s covered just over 600 miles, and of that 600 miles, only 90 - 100 miles covered since the start of lockdown :sad:.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Guzzle on 06 May 2020, 22:06

I've done about 25 miles since lockdown started. Haven't been to a petrol station in 8 weeks, and still have over half a tank left  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 07 May 2020, 10:29

These arrived in the post today, wasn't sure I was that bothered given I hardly use the paddles but for less than £16 I thought I'd see what they were like.

(https://i.postimg.cc/wxPXVHbV/20200507-102447.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/CdGnMy0B)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 07 May 2020, 12:29

They were extremely easy to fit and I think look great. I went for silver as I thought they would fit in better with the silver parts of the steering wheel and the colour match is really good. Also I wanted them to stand out, I think black may have blended into the background too well. They also feel good with the three grooves on the reverse, subtle but tactile. All in all, excellent. Still not sure if I'll use them much though but when I do, it should be a better experience than the standard paddles :smiley:

(https://i.postimg.cc/vT3f5FjJ/20200507-120545.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/n99Xt5n2)

(https://i.postimg.cc/nzKvcQ1c/20200507-120614.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/N9MydFVW)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Al1040 on 07 May 2020, 12:41

Looking good and I agree that silver goes well.
Where did you get those from, I have seen some on Ali Express but not sure on the quality.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 07 May 2020, 12:56

Quote from: Al1040 on 07 May 2020, 12:41

Looking good and I agree that silver goes well.
Where did you get those from, I have seen some on Ali Express but not sure on the quality.

Thanks :smiley:. I bought these - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2pcs-Steering-Wheel-Shift-Paddles-For-VW-Golf-GTI-R-GTD-GTE-MK7-2013-2018-UK/383484813311?hash=item594979dfff:g:5BsAAOSwDQdegvIz and they arrived very quickly.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Al1040 on 07 May 2020, 15:43

Thanks, I think I will give them a go... :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 07 May 2020, 16:41

Is the fit good? No wobbling about on the pins?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 07 May 2020, 16:54

Quote from: mcmaddy on 07 May 2020, 16:41

Is the fit good? No wobbling about on the pins?

I've only tried them static so far and just to be sure they were fitted properly but they seem absolutely spot on. I'd go so far to say they look and feel oem.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Talk-torque on 07 May 2020, 18:10

(https://imgur.com/a/QwbwPef)

I fitted the black version of Watts paddles. Driven the car a couple of times, and they work really well. I was a little concerned at the angle of the upper parts, but they line up nicely with your finger ends when your hands are in a normal driving position. I’ve been trying to post a photo of mine above, but having trouble with imagur!

Here’s the link to my photo: https://imgur.com/a/QwbwPef

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 07 May 2020, 18:23

They both look great 👍

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: P6GTD on 07 May 2020, 19:16

I can’t get my head round drivers who don’t use the paddles.
I use them every day, both in town and (before Covid) on out of town driving.
Always a combo of D, S and manual paddles.
But that’s just me......

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 07 May 2020, 19:17

Gave it a wash and topped up the Soft99 Authentic Premium wax coating.

Also, I recently purchased a GoPro so thought I'd stick it to the back of my car on the way home from work last night. Sounds alright to be fair... https://youtu.be/xNtUztNjDh0

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 08 May 2020, 11:38

Quote from: P6GTD on 07 May 2020, 19:16

I can’t get my head round drivers who don’t use the paddles.

I use them every day, both in town and (before Covid) on out of town driving.
Always a combo of D, S and manual paddles.
But that’s just me......

The worst thing about DSG and paddles for me is that unless you've slotted the stick over to the left for full manual mode, what you do with the paddles can be (and frequently is) overridden by the car deciding what gear to be in by how much throttle you've given it.

Just yesterday in my Polo GTI+ with 6 speed DSG, I was about to exit a 50mph average speed camera zone to 70mph. I want to accelerate in 3rd but I know that

1. if I mash the throttle, it'll drop me down to 2nd at 5700rpm with no torque for 500rpm and then into 3rd.

2. If I drop down to 3rd with the paddles and mash the throttle, it'll still drop me down to 2nd at 5700rpm with no torque for 500rpm and then into 3rd.

3. I need to slot the stick left and then drop down to 3rd with the paddles or stick and mash the throttle.

Option 3 is completely un-natural to do on the fly.

The only way to be sure that the car will behave as you want it to at all times is to run it in manual mode all the time.

DSG is sold on the "advantage" of fast gear selection. It's not quick to change gear, it's quick to switch clutches for a preselected gear.

I think DSG has a fundamental flaw. If you are in D mode, it's fair enough for the car to base gear changes on throttle response, but the moment you touch those paddles and go to M mode, the car should behave as in manual mode and the drivers paddle selection should be respected within self preservation parameters. You should only need to slot the stick over to use the stick to go up and down the gears. If the car operated like I just described, it would be so much better.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 08 May 2020, 11:58

Quote from: Talk-torque on 07 May 2020, 18:10

(https://imgur.com/a/QwbwPef)

I fitted the black version of Watts paddles. Driven the car a couple of times, and they work really well. I was a little concerned at the angle of the upper parts, but they line up nicely with your finger ends when your hands are in a normal driving position. I’ve been trying to post a photo of mine above, but having trouble with imagur!

Here’s the link to my photo: https://imgur.com/a/QwbwPef

Just because they are so cheap, I might buy a set to see if they feel any better ergonomically than the ST2 copies. I'll definitely get bkack though. The ST2s definitely suit back better, I'd expect these to be the same.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 08 May 2020, 12:26

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 08 May 2020, 11:58

Quote from: Talk-torque on 07 May 2020, 18:10

(https://imgur.com/a/QwbwPef)

I fitted the black version of Watts paddles. Driven the car a couple of times, and they work really well. I was a little concerned at the angle of the upper parts, but they line up nicely with your finger ends when your hands are in a normal driving position. I’ve been trying to post a photo of mine above, but having trouble with imagur!

Here’s the link to my photo: https://imgur.com/a/QwbwPef

Just because they are so cheap, I might buy a set to see if they feel any better ergonomically than the ST2 copies. I'll definitely get bkack though. The ST2s definitely suit back better, I'd expect these to be the same.

I've just bought the black ones Matt 👍

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 08 May 2020, 12:41

Quote from: mcmaddy on 08 May 2020, 12:26

I've just bought the black ones Matt 👍
[/quote]

So have I. Worst case I'll pass to my Dad if I prefer the ST2s.

Have you got your dashcam out in preparation for your TCR yet Chris? Only refitted the wife's earlier this week, 51 weeks after we took delivery of her car!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 08 May 2020, 12:46

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 08 May 2020, 11:38

I think DSG has a fundamental flaw. If you are in D mode, it's fair enough for the car to base gear changes on throttle response, but the moment you touch those paddles and go to M mode, the car should behave as in manual mode and the drivers paddle selection should be respected within self preservation parameters. You should only need to slot the stick over to use the stick to go up and down the gears. If the car operated like I just described, it would be so much better.

It will do that with one of the many gearbox remaps applied.

Personally, I am quite happy to leave mine in D and modulate gear selection with my right foot. To accelerate in 3rd, when a throttle mash would give you 2nd, ease the throttle open and it will do what you want it to.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 08 May 2020, 13:06

Quote from: dubber36 on 08 May 2020, 12:46

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 08 May 2020, 11:38

I think DSG has a fundamental flaw. If you are in D mode, it's fair enough for the car to base gear changes on throttle response, but the moment you touch those paddles and go to M mode, the car should behave as in manual mode and the drivers paddle selection should be respected within self preservation parameters. You should only need to slot the stick over to use the stick to go up and down the gears. If the car operated like I just described, it would be so much better.

It will do that with one of the many gearbox remaps applied.

Personally, I am quite happy to leave mine in D and modulate gear selection with my right foot. To accelerate in 3rd, when a throttle mash would give you 2nd, ease the throttle open and it will do what you want it to.

It doesn't do what you want with throttle input only, you are compromising what you want to fit in with what the car would have you do. If I want to give it full throttle in 3tf, I can't do that with throttle modulation. Changing down to the top end of the rev range in 2nd momentarily when the torque has died off to then go to 3rd is a dumb decision by the gearbox. I have to counteract that by only giving 80% throttle - that's not doing what I want it to do.

No logical reason for VW to set up the car to ignore the drivers input if safety/self preservation parameters wouldn't be compromised. If my car is a keeper (and 21 months into ownership it would seem that way), i'll be seriously thinking about a DSG remap once the warranty is up.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 09 May 2020, 08:29

100% throttle mash won't give you any more power than an initial 80% then feed in the next 20% at the same rate as the torque would build as if you had mashed it.

An electric motor will give you instant 100% torque, but no ICE will do that. So it may seem like a compromise, but learning how to operate any machine efficiently to get the best from it is often the best way. That goes for wives too.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 09 May 2020, 09:16

Quote from: dubber36 on 09 May 2020, 08:29

100% throttle mash won't give you any more power than an initial 80% then feed in the next 20% at the same rate as the torque would build as if you had mashed it.

An electric motor will give you instant 100% torque, but no ICE will do that. So it may seem like a compromise, but learning how to operate any machine efficiently to get the best from it is often the best way. That goes for wives too.

It's the unnecessary change to 2nd where there's nothing there at the top of the rev range that is my issue. The box is too dumb to realise that it's wasting time going into 2nd rather than straight into 3rd. The change up thresholds should be mapped intelligently to match the power and torque curves. If there's nothing above 5700rpm to give, why rev it out to 6200rpm before changing up?

Having to only give it 75% throttle to avoid it kicking all the way down to 2nd and then putting in the other 25% when you're beyond the threshold of 2nd gear is a massive compromise - you shouldn't have to think that hard about an overtaking manoeuvre because VW didn't have the good sense to respect the driver's paddle input and not override them. The paddles are effectively redundant in high throttle downshift situations unless you've slotted the stick to the left. If that's not a compromise then I don't know what is.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 09 May 2020, 12:47

Quote from: Talk-torque on 07 May 2020, 18:10

(https://imgur.com/a/QwbwPef)

I fitted the black version of Watts paddles. Driven the car a couple of times, and they work really well. I was a little concerned at the angle of the upper parts, but they line up nicely with your finger ends when your hands are in a normal driving position. I’ve been trying to post a photo of mine above, but having trouble with imagur!

Here’s the link to my photo: https://imgur.com/a/QwbwPef

How long did yours take to arrive?  If from China, I'm expecting about 2 weeks.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Talk-torque on 09 May 2020, 13:18

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 09 May 2020, 12:47

How long did yours take to arrive?  If from China, I'm expecting about 2 weeks.

That one is sent from the UK. Took less than a week.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 09 May 2020, 13:43

Quote from: Talk-torque on 09 May 2020, 13:18

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 09 May 2020, 12:47

How long did yours take to arrive?  If from China, I'm expecting about 2 weeks.

That one is sent from the UK. Took less than a week.

if you look at where the seller is based it says Hong Kong

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 09 May 2020, 13:44

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 08 May 2020, 12:41

Quote from: mcmaddy on 08 May 2020, 12:26

I've just bought the black ones Matt 👍

So have I. Worst case I'll pass to my Dad if I prefer the ST2s.

Have you got your dashcam out in preparation for your TCR yet Chris? Only refitted the wife's earlier this week, 51 weeks after we took delivery of her car!
[/quote] got the rear one out, will pull the front one out if I get a definite delivery date.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 09 May 2020, 13:45

Was just a few days. Ordered on the 3rd (Sunday), delivered on the 7th. The envelope was UK postmarked.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Rob_benton on 09 May 2020, 14:04

I think some of the Hong Kong based companies have stock stored over here as often I have brought bits in this scenario.
Does it save them paying uk business tax ?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 09 May 2020, 14:08

Quote from: Rob_benton on 09 May 2020, 14:04

I think some of the Hong Kong based companies have stock stored over here as often I have brought bits in this scenario.
Does it save them paying uk business tax ?

yes probably

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 09 May 2020, 14:15

Whatever the reason the stock and service is excellent :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 09 May 2020, 15:16

It's showing 2 weeks delivery on my order but to be honest I haven't even got the car yet  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 09 May 2020, 17:00

Quote from: mcmaddy on 09 May 2020, 15:16

It's showing 2 weeks delivery on my order but to be honest I haven't even got the car yet  :grin:

I think mine did too. I've just been out in the car and had a wee go with the paddles. They do feel good and fit really well, no slack in them over the oem ones. If you are giving the car a bit of a thrash then perhaps manual mode is better, not much chance of that around here. I can't say my opinion has changed much, paddles are still a bit average. I'll keep having a go in case they grow on me. These replacement ones though do look good though.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 09 May 2020, 17:47

Quote from: mcmaddy on 09 May 2020, 15:16

It's showing 2 weeks delivery on my order but to be honest I haven't even got the car yet  :grin:

I got a despatch notification for the paddles about an hour ago. It's got a UK origin shipping number so the stock is in the UK and has been posted from within the UK. I'm guessing Tuesday/Wednesday for delivery.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 09 May 2020, 17:55

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 09 May 2020, 17:47

Quote from: mcmaddy on 09 May 2020, 15:16

It's showing 2 weeks delivery on my order but to be honest I haven't even got the car yet  :grin:

I got a despatch notification for the paddles about an hour ago. It's got a UK origin shipping number so the stock is in the UK and has been posted from within the UK. I'm guessing Tuesday/Wednesday for delivery.

yes I got the same.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: N14ll on 09 May 2020, 19:20

After a quick wash down I discovered the previous owner had had ppf applied to front & rear bumper. Great news considering I was just thinking of getting front end done. Now just need to get the paint correction /restoration done & ceramic coating. Gave it a quick wash in the afternoon sun & not looking too bad

https://www.dropbox.com/s/l2yp0fo48ei9nfi/IMG_20200509_184319_774.jpg?dl=0

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 10 May 2020, 10:45

Finally gave my battery a charge after I worked out which mode to use on my CTEK MXS 5.0 charger. The battery on mine is stamped EFB but one of the modes on the charger is AGM. It’s not clear in the user guide as both types are commonly used on stop/start batteries. The normal mode says (many AGM) and then there is the AGM mode but no mention of EFM. So did a bit of googling and found some info from a guy on the Briskoda forum who had the same issue as me. I.e EFB battery but not sure which mode to use. He contacted CTEK and they confirmed the MXS 5.0 is compatible with EFB but to use the Norm mode to charge 👍
What a faff but got there in the end 🥳

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 15 May 2020, 19:14

Today I discovered the (dubious) delights of Chocolate Weetabix.
I didn’t know they even existed until yesterday when I found a box in the cupboard. They’re on offer in Sainsburys in case anyone has a burning desire to sample this cultural delight.


Yesterday I discovered that the TCR actually suffers torque-steer.
At least mine does!
I’d never experienced it in my other mk7’s so it was a bit of a surprise. Maybe my tyres are flat.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 15 May 2020, 19:46

Chocolate Weetabix? Whatever next!

I've not had any torque steer, sounds odd.

Gave mine a good wash today, it was bogging with all the dust mixed with early morning dew. The paint felt like sandpaper. Then the obligatory weekly trip to the supermarket, so nice to get out and about and enjoy a drive :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: bogwoppit on 16 May 2020, 09:32

Last couple of days I have spent stripping down the rear brakes, and then cleaning and painting the rear hubs.
Surprised that they aren't painted at the VW factory, the car is only 10 months old.  :shocked:
No doubt some cost saving exercise.

Today I will be stripping the front brakes down to do the same to front hubs.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 16 May 2020, 11:51

Quote from: bogwoppit on 16 May 2020, 09:32

Last couple of days I have spent stripping down the rear brakes, and then cleaning and painting the rear hubs.
Surprised that they aren't painted at the VW factory, the car is only 10 months old.  :shocked:
No doubt some cost saving exercise.

Today I will be stripping the front brakes down to do the same to front hubs.

Your post needs some pictures!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: bogwoppit on 16 May 2020, 13:26

You beauty, the front hubs aren't magnetic !! :smiley:

That's saved me a job, I'll just give them a light coating of waxoyl while I've got the wheels off.
I will paint the 'bell' section of the front discs though, as they look grotty through the wheels.


The rear hubs are 100% magnetic though, as I just double checked them.
They got 2 coats of hammerite smooth and then a coating of waxoyl. Rear disc 'bells' got some paint too.

The photos I took are really poor, but I will see what I can do

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 17 May 2020, 11:40

Quote from: Watts on 15 May 2020, 19:46

Chocolate Weetabix? Whatever next!

I've not had any torque steer, sounds odd.

Gave mine a good wash today, it was bogging with all the dust mixed with early morning dew. The paint felt like sandpaper. Then the obligatory weekly trip to the supermarket, so nice to get out and about and enjoy a drive :smiley:

The torque steer was a bit unexpected, hence the post!
Despite running various engine tunes on previous VW’s I’d not experienced torque steer to any significant degree since my much missed Polo G40 24 years ago.

Snicked the lever back to engage S mode around 40mph, hit the go pedal to overtake a dawdler, the gearbox  selected third, and hey presto: torque steer.
Must get round to checking tyre pressures, my son has buggered off with my portable blower upper.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 17 May 2020, 16:01

Painted both the brake disc hubs and edges in VHT paint as they had started to rust. Quite pleased with how it turned out. Excuse the rusty disc faces, I washed the car afterwards and only moved it 4 feet so the pads haven’t had time to scrape the discs clean yet..


(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49905239671_db9e097475_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2j2Xp5K)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49905247631_8d332c09c9_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2j2XrrZ)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49904736878_fcfba036bc_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2j2UPBU)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 18 May 2020, 10:43

Quote from: Exonian on 17 May 2020, 11:40

The torque steer was a bit unexpected, hence the post!
Despite running various engine tunes on previous VW’s I’d not experienced torque steer to any significant degree since my much missed Polo G40 24 years ago.

Snicked the lever back to engage S mode around 40mph, hit the go pedal to overtake a dawdler, the gearbox  selected third, and hey presto: torque steer.

You say that, but after a few weeks of not driving my GTD (been using the nearest car to the driveway exit), the other day i got a little heavy footed out of a slowish corner and she had a little bite at me.

Tyre pressures and tyres all good but she can be a handful and that's easy to forget when you drive it all of the time and remember it can do that.

Nothing else on my driveway has that amount of torque waiting to ambush you.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 18 May 2020, 11:08

Quote from: fredgroves on 18 May 2020, 10:43

Quote from: Exonian on 17 May 2020, 11:40

The torque steer was a bit unexpected, hence the post!
Despite running various engine tunes on previous VW’s I’d not experienced torque steer to any significant degree since my much missed Polo G40 24 years ago.

Snicked the lever back to engage S mode around 40mph, hit the go pedal to overtake a dawdler, the gearbox  selected third, and hey presto: torque steer.

You say that, but after a few weeks of not driving my GTD (been using the nearest car to the driveway exit), the other day i got a little heavy footed out of a slowish corner and she had a little bite at me.

Tyre pressures and tyres all good but she can be a handful and that's easy to forget when you drive it all of the time and remember it can do that.

Nothing else on my driveway has that amount of torque waiting to ambush you.

My '56 plate Passat 2.0 TDI with the 150bhp engine used to love to spin up the wheels if you were a bit heavy with your right foot. Ran it from new for 5 years as a company car and at one point, I was doing loads of town driving and went through a set of front tyres in under 10k  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 18 May 2020, 12:28

Was up and out yesterday at 8 am to find some 'open space'. Enjoying a last drive or 2 over the next few weeks before my GTI 'ownership' ends. Think I will miss this Golf...

(https://i.postimg.cc/FRSFwPnB/fullsizeoutput-4a1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ph2tFBvf)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: barrym381 on 18 May 2020, 12:32

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 18 May 2020, 12:28

Was up and out yesterday at 8 am to find some 'open space'. Enjoying a last drive or 2 over the next few weeks before my GTI 'ownership' ends. Think I will miss this Golf...

(https://i.postimg.cc/FRSFwPnB/fullsizeoutput-4a1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ph2tFBvf)

Have you bought it’s replacement  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 18 May 2020, 14:30

Quote from: barrym381 on 18 May 2020, 12:32

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 18 May 2020, 12:28

Was up and out yesterday at 8 am to find some 'open space'. Enjoying a last drive or 2 over the next few weeks before my GTI 'ownership' ends. Think I will miss this Golf...

Have you bought it’s replacement  :smiley:

Sticking with a company car, getting a new 330e.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rajb on 18 May 2020, 15:11

Feels like a while since I've been on.

Washed the GTI a few times over the last 6-7 weeks only due to the pollen and dust as she hasn't really moved much.

But did finally get round to replacing the seals on the Turbo Technics Intake pipe.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mistac on 18 May 2020, 18:51

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 18 May 2020, 12:28

Was up and out yesterday at 8 am to find some 'open space'. Enjoying a last drive or 2 over the next few weeks before my GTI 'ownership' ends. Think I will miss this Golf...

(https://i.postimg.cc/FRSFwPnB/fullsizeoutput-4a1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ph2tFBvf)

What a great photo

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: TippEx on 19 May 2020, 13:02

Living in an apartment and not being able to wash my car during lockdown I've had a local valet company come and give my Golf the once over today now that they are back in business.   :smiley:

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/gta353qh3s2ouwn/IMG_20200519_122129.jpg?raw=1)

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/mm1611sxm4vfpuu/IMG_20200519_122228.jpg?raw=1)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: hobbes22 on 19 May 2020, 13:08

That looks a nice job they done there TippEx

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 19 May 2020, 15:15

Fitted my replacement paddles as recommended on here

(https://i.imgur.com/9VoQeQt.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 19 May 2020, 15:48

Quote from: sjw on 19 May 2020, 15:15

Fitted my replacement paddles as recommended on here

Pleased with them?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 19 May 2020, 17:09

Quote from: sjw on 19 May 2020, 15:15

Fitted my replacement paddles as recommended on here

(https://i.imgur.com/9VoQeQt.jpg)

where did you order yours from?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 19 May 2020, 18:01

so they finally arrived - 3 days after mine?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 19 May 2020, 18:20

Quote from: sjw on 19 May 2020, 15:15

(https://i.imgur.com/9VoQeQt.jpg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/nzKvcQ1c/20200507-120614.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/N9MydFVW)

Thought I would post so anyone unsure as to which finish to order could compare :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 19 May 2020, 18:54

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 19 May 2020, 18:01

so they finally arrived - 3 days after mine?

no mine still haven't arrived!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GE90 on 19 May 2020, 18:56

Quote from: TippEx on 19 May 2020, 13:02

Living in an apartment and not being able to wash my car during lockdown I've had a local valet company come and give my Golf the once over today now that they are back in business.   :smiley:

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/gta353qh3s2ouwn/IMG_20200519_122129.jpg?raw=1)

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/mm1611sxm4vfpuu/IMG_20200519_122228.jpg?raw=1)

Hi, it looks like you have Mountune 52 Stage 1 - would appreciate your thoughts please. Cannot find any reviews anywhere for the GTI version.

Thanks

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 19 May 2020, 19:16

I misread that post, thought it was yours Chris!

Black or silver? Glad I went for the black. My silver ST2 copies were too blingy in silver, had to paint them black.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 19 May 2020, 19:22

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 19 May 2020, 19:16

I misread that post, thought it was yours Chris!

Black or silver? Glad I went for the black. My silver ST2 copies were too blingy in silver, had to paint them black.

I like a little bit of bling :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 19 May 2020, 20:36

Quote from: Watts on 19 May 2020, 18:20

Quote from: sjw on 19 May 2020, 15:15

(https://i.imgur.com/9VoQeQt.jpg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/nzKvcQ1c/20200507-120614.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/N9MydFVW)

Thought I would post so anyone unsure as to which finish to order could compare :smiley:

Nice! Must say I much prefer those to the Racing Line style ones.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: TippEx on 19 May 2020, 20:41

Quote from: hobbes22 on 19 May 2020, 13:08

That looks a nice job they done there TippEx

I was suitably impressed.  Will be using him again.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: TippEx on 19 May 2020, 21:35

Quote from: GE90 on 19 May 2020, 18:56

Hi, it looks like you have Mountune 52 Stage 1 - would appreciate your thoughts please. Cannot find any reviews anywhere for the GTI version.

Thanks

Mountune originally came up on my radar when Pistonheads ran an article on their Golf tuning, I liked the fact that the had a good product line as where I could get most of the parts that I wanted from the same manufacturer.  They also seemed to regularly have deals if you follow them on Facebook or Instagram.

I had mine done at the factory instead of going for the mtune handset as they were doing a package deal at the time for it to be flashed at factory with the catback exhaust thrown in for £999 (the exhaust normally being that price alone).  I had a discount code for 10% so went for the TCU remap too all in at £1079  :grin:.

Now I'm going to put some caveats here, up until the whole virus thing I hadn't spent a great deal of time in the UK this year
as I was splitting half my time between the UK and Australia with work.  So I had everything installed, drove it for around a week or two tops most of which was an M4 motorway commute....  flew to Australia only to get back on the first plane when things started to go south and only have the pleasure of driving the car a mile to the supermarket every two weeks or so ever since.

Firstly the extra power is the thing that you instantly notice.  Before the remap there were times when I felt that the car was holding back, but not any more.  The delivery of the power was smooth too, it's just has really good everyday drivability.  The TCU remap really finishes it off as the DSG sport mode seems more natural to me (not sure if this is in my mind or not, but I'm far happier leaving the car in sport mode than I was before).  One thing with the TCU remap is that the eco mode no longer has the lift and coast function that it did before when driving below 80...  however, the eco mode seems to have a more torque to it, so despite being 2-3 mpg down by my estimates post remap, I wasn't noticeably using any more fuel as the eco mode was really useable on my daily commute which was mostly motorway, ahhh those were the days!  For those people who like to use manual mode with the DSG, the TCU remap has less automatic gear changes when in manual mode and the only time the autobox will change gears for you in manual is to prevent a stall.

The exhaust I am still undecided on.  I like my cars under the radar and while it's resonated, it's also got a much deeper sound to it I do worry about the cold starts living in an apartment block.  If you floor it you really can tell the difference between the stock system as it's quite a lot louder but driving around town without any acceleration it's very civilised.  Part of me really likes it, but then other days I remember that I'm nearly 40 so am considering going back to stock or maybe the clubsport s backbox as a sort of half way house, but I'm yet to hear the clubsport s backbox in the flesh :wink:

Also I will add that the staff at Mountune are really good.  Especially Ryan at front of house who dealt with me there on the day.  If you look up moutune52_ryan on instagram he generally has a discount code too.  All initial email enquiries dealt with promptly, great waiting area with a coffee machine, snacks, games console and TV to keep you occupied and kept me updated.  Things did take longer than planned by a couple of hours on the day as they were a technician down, however, they swapped my BBS centrecaps over at no cost and gave me a hoody as an apology so went back home a happy customer with a nice 100 mile drive to shake it down.

Now for the one negative, after few days I started getting dash lights coming up mainly regarding the PCM and the start stop system not working.  Mountune were very good about this when I contacted them and gave me some advice and offered to have the car back in, as it happened it was easier to speak to my local independent who also told me that this is fairly common after a remap irrespective of who remaps it as the PCM needs some time to adjust...  In the end when the dash lights had settled, I bought a Carista and cleared the codes as I couldn't get to my indy due to lockdown.  It's been a pleasure to drive since and no reoccurrence of any warning lights, so not so much a negative but something to be aware of.  I think that just about covers it...

 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: r600_clubsport on 19 May 2020, 23:19

Hi, not posted for awhile, so fair few things i've done - some pics attached

Racingline Panel Filter fitted (snowgrate removed)
Black washer fluid cap, newer coolant cap & inlet manifold cover fitted
Taken off the small under-tray & fitted the genuine much larger one
Did the cable tie bonnet thingy lol
Painted the rusty hubs
Racingline paddles fitted
Kap fire extinguisher fitted
VW Self leveling center caps fitted
My car adaption pedals, taken out, prepped & sprayed up
New Battery & Pollen filter done

Whilst all wheels off, good decent clean in arches, underneath, exhaust all polished up to the best i could do it all.

(https://i.ibb.co/gzTYxVd/98338451-258569928831053-2064308750159708160-n.jpg) (https://ibb.co/18qck6M)
(https://i.ibb.co/7YDstPn/98920548-258569898831056-6856393161774727168-n.jpg) (https://ibb.co/gj8kZNS)
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(https://i.ibb.co/F3mxrQ4/98024868-258569832164396-6150436667300773888-n.jpg) (https://ibb.co/PjFmL2G)
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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 20 May 2020, 09:51

Quote from: Watts on 19 May 2020, 15:48

Quote from: sjw on 19 May 2020, 15:15

Fitted my replacement paddles as recommended on here

Pleased with them?

Yeah they're awesome

Ordered 7th May, arrived the 14th

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Talk-torque on 20 May 2020, 10:56

They are easily the best cheapo paddle extensions! As someone said, look almost OEM. 😊

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: TippEx on 20 May 2020, 11:51

Quote from: r600_clubsport on 19 May 2020, 23:19

Hi, not posted for awhile, so fair few things i've done - some pics attached

Racingline Panel Filter fitted (snowgrate removed)
Black washer fluid cap, newer coolant cap & inlet manifold cover fitted
Taken off the small under-tray & fitted the genuine much larger one
Did the cable tie bonnet thingy lol
Painted the rusty hubs
Racingline paddles fitted
Kap fire extinguisher fitted
VW Self leveling center caps fitted
My car adaption pedals, taken out, prepped & sprayed up
New Battery & Pollen filter done

Whilst all wheels off, good decent clean in arches, underneath, exhaust all polished up to the best i could do it all.


(https://i.ibb.co/F3mxrQ4/98024868-258569832164396-6150436667300773888-n.jpg) (https://ibb.co/PjFmL2G)

Looks like you have the Alpine retrofit nav unit in there.  Apologies if A.  I am wrong, or B. this has been asked before but did you change from the Discover or Discover Pro, what are the differences and how are you finding it?  Was there something that you didn't like with the standard unit that made you change?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: r600_clubsport on 20 May 2020, 12:12

Quote from: TippEx on 20 May 2020, 11:51

Quote from: r600_clubsport on 19 May 2020, 23:19

Hi, not posted for awhile, so fair few things i've done - some pics attached

Racingline Panel Filter fitted (snowgrate removed)
Black washer fluid cap, newer coolant cap & inlet manifold cover fitted
Taken off the small under-tray & fitted the genuine much larger one
Did the cable tie bonnet thingy lol
Painted the rusty hubs
Racingline paddles fitted
Kap fire extinguisher fitted
VW Self leveling center caps fitted
My car adaption pedals, taken out, prepped & sprayed up
New Battery & Pollen filter done

Whilst all wheels off, good decent clean in arches, underneath, exhaust all polished up to the best i could do it all.


(https://i.ibb.co/F3mxrQ4/98024868-258569832164396-6150436667300773888-n.jpg) (https://ibb.co/PjFmL2G)

Looks like you have the Alpine retrofit nav unit in there.  Apologies if A.  I am wrong, or B. this has been asked before but did you change from the Discover or Discover Pro, what are the differences and how are you finding it?  Was there something that you didn't like with the standard unit that made you change?

Hi, yea it's the Alpine unit. I just had like a bog standard Discover i think, i only changed it as i wanted the best sound i could get, i have aftermarket speakers, sub/amp and sound deadning through out. After some research i read & got advised i could get the best sound quality if i added this, lots of options to mess about with. The sound is really decent, you do lose few little things like performance monitors and the image of the vehicle if any issues (but that appears on dash anyway). I do sometimes think i should of just left it as it was, but then on long journeys with system going (i have the alpine dvd unit as well which replaced one in glovebox) i remember why i had it. Also, it does look quite smart & fitting inside.

I was due this year to get the vehicle back into a audio shop again for me to go bigger/better, but as virus has caused issues, things are on hold. It wouldn't be like bass box's everyone, everything is hidden,subtle and looks oem but packs a punch when it's playing.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: TippEx on 20 May 2020, 13:21

Quote from: r600_clubsport on 20 May 2020, 12:12

Quote from: TippEx on 20 May 2020, 11:51

Quote from: r600_clubsport on 19 May 2020, 23:19

Hi, not posted for awhile, so fair few things i've done - some pics attached

Racingline Panel Filter fitted (snowgrate removed)
Black washer fluid cap, newer coolant cap & inlet manifold cover fitted
Taken off the small under-tray & fitted the genuine much larger one
Did the cable tie bonnet thingy lol
Painted the rusty hubs
Racingline paddles fitted
Kap fire extinguisher fitted
VW Self leveling center caps fitted
My car adaption pedals, taken out, prepped & sprayed up
New Battery & Pollen filter done

Whilst all wheels off, good decent clean in arches, underneath, exhaust all polished up to the best i could do it all.


(https://i.ibb.co/F3mxrQ4/98024868-258569832164396-6150436667300773888-n.jpg) (https://ibb.co/PjFmL2G)

Looks like you have the Alpine retrofit nav unit in there.  Apologies if A.  I am wrong, or B. this has been asked before but did you change from the Discover or Discover Pro, what are the differences and how are you finding it?  Was there something that you didn't like with the standard unit that made you change?

Hi, yea it's the Alpine unit. I just had like a bog standard Discover i think, i only changed it as i wanted the best sound i could get, i have aftermarket speakers, sub/amp and sound deadning through out. After some research i read & got advised i could get the best sound quality if i added this, lots of options to mess about with. The sound is really decent, you do lose few little things like performance monitors and the image of the vehicle if any issues (but that appears on dash anyway). I do sometimes think i should of just left it as it was, but then on long journeys with system going (i have the alpine dvd unit as well which replaced one in glovebox) i remember why i had it. Also, it does look quite smart & fitting inside.

I was due this year to get the vehicle back into a audio shop again for me to go bigger/better, but as virus has caused issues, things are on hold. It wouldn't be like bass box's everyone, everything is hidden,subtle and looks oem but packs a punch when it's playing.

I was wondering if a nice aftermarket system was the case there, the pre outs from the Alpine unit would certainly help with the quality there.   I opted for Dynaudio / Discover Pro with mine which is good... but no substitute for a custom build with some nice boot fabrication work and a proper sub.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: r600_clubsport on 20 May 2020, 14:18

Quote from: TippEx on 20 May 2020, 13:21

Quote from: r600_clubsport on 20 May 2020, 12:12

Quote from: TippEx on 20 May 2020, 11:51

Quote from: r600_clubsport on 19 May 2020, 23:19

Hi, not posted for awhile, so fair few things i've done - some pics attached

Racingline Panel Filter fitted (snowgrate removed)
Black washer fluid cap, newer coolant cap & inlet manifold cover fitted
Taken off the small under-tray & fitted the genuine much larger one
Did the cable tie bonnet thingy lol
Painted the rusty hubs
Racingline paddles fitted
Kap fire extinguisher fitted
VW Self leveling center caps fitted
My car adaption pedals, taken out, prepped & sprayed up
New Battery & Pollen filter done

Whilst all wheels off, good decent clean in arches, underneath, exhaust all polished up to the best i could do it all.


(https://i.ibb.co/F3mxrQ4/98024868-258569832164396-6150436667300773888-n.jpg) (https://ibb.co/PjFmL2G)

Looks like you have the Alpine retrofit nav unit in there.  Apologies if A.  I am wrong, or B. this has been asked before but did you change from the Discover or Discover Pro, what are the differences and how are you finding it?  Was there something that you didn't like with the standard unit that made you change?

Hi, yea it's the Alpine unit. I just had like a bog standard Discover i think, i only changed it as i wanted the best sound i could get, i have aftermarket speakers, sub/amp and sound deadning through out. After some research i read & got advised i could get the best sound quality if i added this, lots of options to mess about with. The sound is really decent, you do lose few little things like performance monitors and the image of the vehicle if any issues (but that appears on dash anyway). I do sometimes think i should of just left it as it was, but then on long journeys with system going (i have the alpine dvd unit as well which replaced one in glovebox) i remember why i had it. Also, it does look quite smart & fitting inside.

I was due this year to get the vehicle back into a audio shop again for me to go bigger/better, but as virus has caused issues, things are on hold. It wouldn't be like bass box's everyone, everything is hidden,subtle and looks oem but packs a punch when it's playing.

I was wondering if a nice aftermarket system was the case there, the pre outs from the Alpine unit would certainly help with the quality there.   I opted for Dynaudio / Discover Pro with mine which is good... but no substitute for a custom build with some nice boot fabrication work and a proper sub.

Yeah, i currently have Focal Speakers/Tweeters - front & rear, JL Audio amp & sub. It's pretty loud, but i do want to change it up abit more & sound deaden it much more. See how this year goes first lol. Never heard the Dynoaudio system in the Golfs, quite a decent name so i would of thought it would be good.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 20 May 2020, 18:13

Looking good r_600,

One question, what is  "the cable tie bonnet thingy"?

Cheers.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Talk-torque on 20 May 2020, 19:04

I was thinking the same. 🤔

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 20 May 2020, 19:57

Quote from: clubsport on 20 May 2020, 18:13

Looking good r_600,

One question, what is  "the cable tie bonnet thingy"?

Cheers.

This thread over on golfmk7.com explains it. A few members over on VWROC.com - and I think some on this forum in addition to r_600 - have done this too;

https://www.golfmk7.com/forums/index.php?threads/psa-cable-tie-your-bonnet-release-cable-junction-box.365541/

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: r600_clubsport on 21 May 2020, 10:32

Quote from: SRGTD on 20 May 2020, 19:57

Quote from: clubsport on 20 May 2020, 18:13

Looking good r_600,

One question, what is  "the cable tie bonnet thingy"?

Cheers.

This thread over on golfmk7.com explains it. A few members over on VWROC.com - and I think some on this forum in addition to r_600 - have done this too;

https://www.golfmk7.com/forums/index.php?threads/psa-cable-tie-your-bonnet-release-cable-junction-box.365541/

yeah as SRGTD has said above with the helpful link - seems to be fair few issues where cable snaps & cause's a right headache to get the bonnet re-open again. Whilst i was doing jobs on the car, thought i'd just do it anyway.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 21 May 2020, 13:34

Thank's, R-600 & SRGTD for the heads up & useful link.

Something for me to do this afternoon!

Cheers!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rajb on 21 May 2020, 13:51

Some nice updates from everyone. Really liking the red BBS centre badges. And paddles look good.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 21 May 2020, 15:07

Also, MK7.5 owners don't forget, trashing the front grill might seem like the cheaper option than have VW strip the front end down to repair / replace the bonnet cable connector assembly, but the adaptive cruise radar system now lives behind the VW badge in the front grill. You don't want to damage that or knock it out of alignment. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 21 May 2020, 16:47

This video has a few potentially useful tips for getting the bonnet open without damaging anything - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mqfTXF6HwU

I was wondering about an electric release mechanism, a search brought up a few very simple designs for diy utilising a central locking motor. However I think the best thing is to keep the locking mechanism lubricated so it doesn't put undue strain on the plastic junction box and perhaps the cable ties for good measure.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GE90 on 21 May 2020, 18:07

Thanks very much TippEx for the Mountune review!

I’ve used the Mountune head office in Essex with previous vehicles, but not VW, so am particularly interested. Yes, Ryan and team were good when I visited.

Does the TCU remap smooth out changes in normal D? My concern with the engine remap is that I do not have the PP, so no LSD. As a result I think it is likely to totally change the usability and balance trying to make use of the power/torque!

I fitted the Clubsport S backbox to mine, and diffuser. Can’t say I noticed much different to stock, except for the annoying DSG farts being louder!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 21 May 2020, 19:37

Quote from: GE90 on 21 May 2020, 18:07

Thanks very much TippEx for the Mountune review!

I’ve used the Mountune head office in Essex with previous vehicles, but not VW, so am particularly interested. Yes, Ryan and team were good when I visited.

Does the TCU remap smooth out changes in normal D? My concern with the engine remap is that I do not have the PP, so no LSD. As a result I think it is likely to totally change the usability and balance trying to make use of the power/torque!

I fitted the Clubsport S backbox to mine, and diffuser. Can’t say I noticed much different to stock, except for the annoying DSG farts being louder!

Echoed, that was a really good review TippEx :afro:


Tony, the VAQ diff doesn’t have a massive torque threshold, I can’t remember the exact figure it’s rated to now but it’s not massively more than the production cars put out as standard. I certainly felt the DTUK box I ran on my mk7 around six years ago overpower the diff on occasion resulting in wheelspin on the inside front tyre. Mind you I was running Conti 3’s back then which may not have helped. Where as the VAQ works wonders on a standard car it can occasionally get overpowered when the boost is ramped up via aftermarket software.

Going from previous generation GTIs I’ve remapped I find they don’t get too upset by not having a diff, so long as the power is applied progressively the chassis copes remarkably well and I’d thoroughly recommend a stage 1 tune.
The only drawback of the non-PP GTIs are the front brakes being marginal.

I’ve no experience of a TCU map but it’s something I might look into myself at some point.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: TippEx on 21 May 2020, 20:35

Quote from: GE90 on 21 May 2020, 18:07

Thanks very much TippEx for the Mountune review!

I’ve used the Mountune head office in Essex with previous vehicles, but not VW, so am particularly interested. Yes, Ryan and team were good when I visited.

Does the TCU remap smooth out changes in normal D? My concern with the engine remap is that I do not have the PP, so no LSD. As a result I think it is likely to totally change the usability and balance trying to make use of the power/torque!

I fitted the Clubsport S backbox to mine, and diffuser. Can’t say I noticed much different to stock, except for the annoying DSG farts being louder!

Another person who doesn't like the DSG sound.  Thought I was the only one!

One of the main things that the TCU remap apparently does is change the clutch pressure to be more in keeping with the map.  As for maps themselves, they do a low torque version of the stage 1 map for people with manuals, I don't see this being recommended for non PP models without the uprated diff but I'm sure if you emailed they would be able to advise.  Launch control is also improved apparently but I've not given it a go as VW have a launch control counter on there for a reason.  I only ever launched twice and that was pre remap just to see what it was all about.  Contrary to popular belief on people with remaps I like to think that I am mechanically sympathetic  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 21 May 2020, 20:57

I’ve had numerous remaps and always considered their main benefit was ease of performance without needing to drive hard so I’m another in the mechanical sympathy camp.

In fact I’ve had my TCR around seven months and still haven’t even tried launch control!
God I’m boring!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Al1040 on 22 May 2020, 12:03

Thanks for the cable tie bonnet release link. Cable ties added this morning to the top and bottom of the junction box. As had been previously mentioned, the fit in the middle is very tight and I did not have anything plastic that was strong enough to pries open a little :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: r600_clubsport on 22 May 2020, 14:19

Quote from: Al1040 on 22 May 2020, 12:03

Thanks for the cable tie bonnet release link. Cable ties added this morning to the top and bottom of the junction box. As had been previously mentioned, the fit in the middle is very tight and I did not have anything plastic that was strong enough to pries open a little :laugh:

mine was like reallllllll tight. i managed unclip little to get it out - but it's sorted now

glad you got it done : )

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Al1040 on 22 May 2020, 14:26

Thanks, one less thing to worry about :smiley:
Next job to fit the harmonic damper when it arrives :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 22 May 2020, 16:24

Getting the wife's Polo GTI+ serviced today at Pulman Durham. They have a MK8 Golf in...hideous front end (those headlights), the bonnet doesn't look as low as the pics suggest. The bolt on ipad infotainment looks crap.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 22 May 2020, 16:43

Got a settlement today on my GTI - £19500 is any wants a bargain, send me a PM :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Talk-torque on 23 May 2020, 06:43

Quote from: Al1040 on 22 May 2020, 14:26

Next job to fit the harmonic damper when it arrives :cool:

Where did you order the damper from. Had a quick look, but nowhere obvious.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ceefeesh on 23 May 2020, 10:25

Updated the sat nav maps on the Discover media which was fairly straight forward and free. Here’s the starting link.

https://showroom-assets.volkswagen.co.uk/owners/how-to-guides/videos/in-car-entertainment

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Al1040 on 23 May 2020, 10:36

I ordered mine from E-ACCA.COM
Harmonic Damper
Item No.6:- 1K0 505 563, Balance weight
Item No.7:- N 901 838 03, Hex collar nut self-locking M8 (A03G)
Just under 65 Euros in p&p

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Paul70 on 24 May 2020, 10:34

Preparing the car for a deep interior clean, I decided to remove as many items as possible and purely in the interest of science decided to weigh them all and then take the car for a quick blast on my favourite loop. Surprised the total weight for all items was 53 kg which equates to approx 4% of total weigh based on my 3 door manual car with belvedere wheels.

Stripping the car was easy and took around 10 mins.

Spare wheel 14.3
Rear upper seat main section 15.0
Rear upper seat other 5.8
Seat bench 6.8
Jack and bits 4.4
Boot floor 3.0
Dynaudio 2.3
Parcel shelf 1.3

Driving impressions, a lot more noise was transmitted into the cabin. Car seemed a bit more responsive, especially in 4th gear for some reason. Most noticeable, the ride was more jiggly, presume due to the weight removed from the rear upsetting the standard suspension rates, as the CS is usually super smooth.

Will take it out again for an extended drive later in the week. Definitely worth doing in preparation for a track day.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 24 May 2020, 11:08

Quote from: Paul70 on 24 May 2020, 10:34

Preparing the car for a deep interior clean, I decided to remove as many items as possible and purely in the interest of science decided to weigh them all and then take the car for a quick blast on my favourite loop. Surprised the total weight for all items was 53 kg which equates to approx 4% of total weigh based on my 3 door manual car with belvedere wheels.

Stripping the car was easy and took around 10 mins.

Spare wheel 14.3
Rear upper seat main section 15.0
Rear upper seat other 5.8
Seat bench 6.8
Jack and bits 4.4
Boot floor 3.0
Dynaudio 2.3
Parcel shelf 1.3

Driving impressions, a lot more noise was transmitted into the cabin. Car seemed a bit more responsive, especially in 4th gear for some reason. Most noticeable, the ride was more jiggly, presume due to the weight removed from the rear upsetting the standard suspension rates, as the CS is usually super smooth.

Will take it out again for an extended drive later in the week. Definitely worth doing in preparation for a track day.

Did you get your oil leak sorted okay?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Pretzel on 24 May 2020, 12:31

Quote from: Watts on 24 May 2020, 11:08

Quote from: Paul70 on 24 May 2020, 10:34

Surprised the total weight for all items was 53 kg which equates to approx 4% of total weigh based on my 3 door manual car with belvedere wheels.

Stripping the car was easy and took around 10 mins.

Spare wheel 14.3
Rear upper seat main section 15.0
Rear upper seat other 5.8
Seat bench 6.8
Jack and bits 4.4
Boot floor 3.0
Dynaudio 2.3
Parcel shelf 1.3

Driving impressions, a lot more noise was transmitted into the cabin. Car seemed a bit more responsive, especially in 4th gear for some reason. Most noticeable, the ride was more jiggly, presume due to the weight removed from the rear upsetting the standard suspension rates, as the CS is usually super smooth.

Will take it out again for an extended drive later in the week. Definitely worth doing in preparation for a track day.

Would it be worth removing the passenger seat for a track day as well, only four bolts although i'm not sure how the air bags are disconnected.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Paul70 on 24 May 2020, 15:30

[/quote]
Did you get your oil leak sorted okay?
[/quote]

I did Watts, thanks for asking. It was the rear main seal so gearbox out job. Bit disappointing as the car had only done 18000 when it was identified. Apparently it’s a common problem on these engines. They replaced some breather pipe work too, which may have been the cause.

I would urge everyone to look under their car before the warranty is up. I had no oil on my garage floor, it was collecting on the gearbox diff area and if it wasn’t for an eagle eyed MOT inspector I would have been none the wiser.

Now I can fit the bits you sold me!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Paul70 on 24 May 2020, 15:33

Quote from: Pretzel on 24 May 2020, 12:31

Quote from: Watts on 24 May 2020, 11:08

Quote from: Paul70 on 24 May 2020, 10:34

Surprised the total weight for all items was 53 kg which equates to approx 4% of total weigh based on my 3 door manual car with belvedere wheels.

Stripping the car was easy and took around 10 mins.

Spare wheel 14.3
Rear upper seat main section 15.0
Rear upper seat other 5.8
Seat bench 6.8
Jack and bits 4.4
Boot floor 3.0
Dynaudio 2.3
Parcel shelf 1.3

Driving impressions, a lot more noise was transmitted into the cabin. Car seemed a bit more responsive, especially in 4th gear for some reason. Most noticeable, the ride was more jiggly, presume due to the weight removed from the rear upsetting the standard suspension rates, as the CS is usually super smooth.

Will take it out again for an extended drive later in the week. Definitely worth doing in preparation for a track day.

Would it be worth removing the passenger seat for a track day as well, only four bolts although i'm not sure how the air bags are disconnected.

Good idea! I am sure the airbag connections are straightforward. No plans on doing a track day at the moment though

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 24 May 2020, 17:36

Quote from: Paul70 on 24 May 2020, 15:30

Did you get your oil leak sorted okay?
[/quote]

I did Watts, thanks for asking. It was the rear main seal so gearbox out job. Bit disappointing as the car had only done 18000 when it was identified. Apparently it’s a common problem on these engines. They replaced some breather pipe work too, which may have been the cause.

I would urge everyone to look under their car before the warranty is up. I had no oil on my garage floor, it was collecting on the gearbox diff area and if it wasn’t for an eagle eyed MOT inspector I would have been none the wiser.

Now I can fit the bits you sold me!!
[/quote]

Great outcome then! Did the short shifter turn up too? I was really pleased with the gearshift on mine when it was all set up, I do miss it. If you haven't already then I can recommend removing the assistor spring off the clutch pedal and a bump stop too. Some have removed the valve from the bleed box of the clutch hydraulics and say it improves things too but I didn't get around to that.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Paul70 on 24 May 2020, 21:41

Quote from: Watts on 24 May 2020, 17:36

Quote from: Paul70 on 24 May 2020, 15:30

Did you get your oil leak sorted okay?

I did Watts, thanks for asking. It was the rear main seal so gearbox out job. Bit disappointing as the car had only done 18000 when it was identified. Apparently it’s a common problem on these engines. They replaced some breather pipe work too, which may have been the cause.

I would urge everyone to look under their car before the warranty is up. I had no oil on my garage floor, it was collecting on the gearbox diff area and if it wasn’t for an eagle eyed MOT inspector I would have been none the wiser.

Now I can fit the bits you sold me!!
[/quote]

Great outcome then! Did the short shifter turn up too? I was really pleased with the gearshift on mine when it was all set up, I do miss it. If you haven't already then I can recommend removing the assistor spring off the clutch pedal and a bump stop too. Some have removed the valve from the bleed box of the clutch hydraulics and say it improves things too but I didn't get around to that.
[/quote]


No short shifter yet, I need to kick my brother up the arse, he bought it in November!! Spring is removed and plan on removing the restrictor too. I’ll write up my findings when it’s done.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 26 May 2020, 16:56

Not sure who and can't find which thread it was on - but someone was interested in my VAG Sport res delete pipe?

Drop me a DM if it was you and are still interested  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rajb on 28 May 2020, 08:17

Quote from: Paul70 on 24 May 2020, 10:34

Preparing the car for a deep interior clean, I decided to remove as many items as possible and purely in the interest of science decided to weigh them all and then take the car for a quick blast on my favourite loop. Surprised the total weight for all items was 53 kg which equates to approx 4% of total weigh based on my 3 door manual car with belvedere wheels.

Stripping the car was easy and took around 10 mins.

Spare wheel 14.3
Rear upper seat main section 15.0
Rear upper seat other 5.8
Seat bench 6.8
Jack and bits 4.4
Boot floor 3.0
Dynaudio 2.3
Parcel shelf 1.3

Driving impressions, a lot more noise was transmitted into the cabin. Car seemed a bit more responsive, especially in 4th gear for some reason. Most noticeable, the ride was more jiggly, presume due to the weight removed from the rear upsetting the standard suspension rates, as the CS is usually super smooth.

Will take it out again for an extended drive later in the week. Definitely worth doing in preparation for a track day.

Pretty good weight saving for not much time. As you say though it can sometimes upset the handling too due to where all those items reside. Good for Santa Pod if that's your thing lol.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rajb on 28 May 2020, 08:21

Quote from: Pretzel on 24 May 2020, 12:31

Would it be worth removing the passenger seat for a track day as well, only four bolts although i'm not sure how the air bags are disconnected.

It would as the front seats do way some and it's only a couple of connection blocks as well as the 4 bolts to remove.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rajb on 28 May 2020, 08:32

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 26 May 2020, 16:56

Not sure who and can't find which thread it was on - but someone was interested in my VAG Sport res delete pipe?

Drop me a DM if it was you and are still interested  :smiley:

User wilxmiester started a thread about exhaust options so could be interested.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: o`Neil on 28 May 2020, 10:17

Yesterday - Full paint decon and one step polish with Scholl S20. Topped off with Blackfire Sio2 sealant.
I didn`t have enough time to complete the job in one day, going out now to finish off.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 28 May 2020, 12:40

Quote from: rajb on 28 May 2020, 08:17

Quote from: Paul70 on 24 May 2020, 10:34

Preparing the car for a deep interior clean, I decided to remove as many items as possible and purely in the interest of science decided to weigh them all and then take the car for a quick blast on my favourite loop. Surprised the total weight for all items was 53 kg which equates to approx 4% of total weigh based on my 3 door manual car with belvedere wheels.

Stripping the car was easy and took around 10 mins.

Spare wheel 14.3
Rear upper seat main section 15.0
Rear upper seat other 5.8
Seat bench 6.8
Jack and bits 4.4
Boot floor 3.0
Dynaudio 2.3
Parcel shelf 1.3

Driving impressions, a lot more noise was transmitted into the cabin. Car seemed a bit more responsive, especially in 4th gear for some reason. Most noticeable, the ride was more jiggly, presume due to the weight removed from the rear upsetting the standard suspension rates, as the CS is usually super smooth.

Will take it out again for an extended drive later in the week. Definitely worth doing in preparation for a track day.

Pretty good weight saving for not much time. As you say though it can sometimes upset the handling too due to where all those items reside. Good for Santa Pod if that's your thing lol.

Was thinking about that the other day when Paul posted up.
Maybe adjusting tyre pressures a bit might settle it down again.

I find when I’m running with the back seats folded flat that there’s a lot more scuttle shake, so the rear seat backs must have a bracing effect albeit not a huge one.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rajb on 29 May 2020, 08:59

Quote from: Exonian on 28 May 2020, 12:40

Was thinking about that the other day when Paul posted up.
Maybe adjusting tyre pressures a bit might settle it down again.

I find when I’m running with the back seats folded flat that there’s a lot more scuttle shake, so the rear seat backs must have a bracing effect albeit not a huge one.

Would be interesting to see if just adding the rear upright seat backs back in only would sort the slight twitchiness being experienced. If so, would show that it'a helping with the flex at the rear and so maybe a rear brace would be a good mod to have.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Paul70 on 01 June 2020, 13:33

Car had 2nd long life service at 22700 miles. No sign of RMS oil leak 300 miles after repair! Will inspect myself in a couple of thousand miles.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 01 June 2020, 13:56

Took a few bits off the GTI as sold the mirror caps and footrest via the forum and the car will be parked up awaiting collection from Thursday evening. Res delete is being removed today for anyone interested drop me a line.

(https://i.postimg.cc/SN45PG11/CF8-BFDD8-B968-4028-B0-E3-7-DA93019-E553.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/qgmjh2T2)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 01 June 2020, 14:40

Will you miss it Jim?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 01 June 2020, 16:44

Don’t forget a review of the ‘e’ compared to the GTI...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 01 June 2020, 20:45

Quote from: Watts on 01 June 2020, 14:40

Will you miss it Jim?

Definitely! Feel like could make a return in 2 years time...  :smiley:

Quote from: Exonian on 01 June 2020, 16:44

Don’t forget a review of the ‘e’ compared to the GTI...

Will do. As much as it's no hot hatch, quite looking forward to the new car so will be sure to post up some thoughts when it arrives next week  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: N14ll on 01 June 2020, 20:58

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 01 June 2020, 13:56

Took a few bits off the GTI as sold the mirror caps and footrest via the forum and the car will be parked up awaiting collection from Thursday evening. Res delete is being removed today for anyone interested drop me a line.

(https://i.postimg.cc/SN45PG11/CF8-BFDD8-B968-4028-B0-E3-7-DA93019-E553.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/qgmjh2T2)

At least the parts will be going to a good home 😍😂

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 02 June 2020, 22:30

Yes that’s true!

Res delete removed today. Can’t believe how quite the car sounds now. Thought it was quite loud when I first got it but must have got used to the extra noise!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: TippEx on 04 June 2020, 13:18

Today mine is in at the local specialist for new disks and pads all around, new plugs and the catback system is being removed and replaced with the stock exhaust.

I also put the car on a weight reduction program by removing the stock springs from the boot which have been there since I had it lowered last November.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MrJollygood on 05 June 2020, 18:04

Quote from: TippEx on 19 May 2020, 13:02

Living in an apartment and not being able to wash my car during lockdown I've had a local valet company come and give my Golf the once over today now that they are back in business.   :smiley:

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/gta353qh3s2ouwn/IMG_20200519_122129.jpg?raw=1)

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/mm1611sxm4vfpuu/IMG_20200519_122228.jpg?raw=1)

Are those BBS CH-R's? 18"? They look really good, been considering a set...

Greig

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: TippEx on 06 June 2020, 10:54

Quote from: MrJollygood on 05 June 2020, 18:04

Are those BBS CH-R's? 18"? They look really good, been considering a set...

Greig

They are indeed.  BBS CH-R 18s with the regular centrecaps swapped out for the Nurbugring ones.  Eibach Pro lowering springs to finish off the look.  They are wider than the standard wheels so fill the arch much better than the Austins which always sat way too far inside the arch for my liking.  I had seen lots on 19s but not on 18s when I got these. 

I dislike diamond cut wheels and the fact that they seem to be on just about every new car out there so the wheels are by far my favourite mod.  As an added bonus no extra charge from the insurance company even with them as a declared mod on the policy.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 06 June 2020, 11:18

@TippEx; I’m a big fan of BBS alloys in general. IMO CH-R’s look good on both the mk6 and mk7/mk7.5 Golf and so do the SR’s in Himalaya Grey too.

Sorry for going off topic, but I’m with you on diamond cut alloys, and I really wish that car manufacturers would stop fitting these as the standard offering on many of their performance models. They might have great ‘bling’ appeal in the showroom to many would-be buyers, but for me, they’re more trouble than they’re worth;

• The finish on diamond cut alloys has durability compared to painted / powder coated alloys
• Because of poor durability, IMO they’re not really suited to winter weather conditions
• Any damage to the lacquer clear coat and water can creep over the wheel’s surface under the lacquer and you’ve got the onset of white worm corrosion
• More expensive to refurbish than painted / powder coated alloys, and because the diamond cut refurb process involves cutting away a layer of metal from the wheel’s face, they can usually only be refurbished a max of twice, otherwise structural integrity might be compromised
• They can easily be damaged by poorly maintained tyre changing equipment or inexperienced tyre fitters

On my last two cars I’ve swapped the OEM diamond cut alloys for a more durable set with a painted/powder coated set, and if when I change my car the next one has diamond cut alloys, there’s a pretty good chance I’ll do the same again.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Al1040 on 06 June 2020, 12:35

Completely agree, look good to start with until the 'white worm' starts to appear, unfortunately self inflicted by myself and the rest of the family :cry:
I will be getting mine painted as soon as things ease off a little esp as the original wheels have curved spokes so they would have to take off quite a lot of metal to skim to get at the edges of the rims.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 06 June 2020, 12:52

@Al1040; the shape of the spokes shouldn’t affect the thickness of metal that’d be removed by the diamond cutting lathe, as the re-cutting process is computer controlled.

Reputable refurb companies have computer programs for many wheel profiles / designs and if they don’t have one for yours, they take measurements at critical points on the wheel and write a new program. The program then ensures that re-cutting of the wheel’s face removes a thin layer of metal that’s of equal thickness, as the cutting tip follows the exact profile of your wheel and curved spokes shouldn’t be a problem.

Having said that, I’d still consider getting them painted / powder coated rather than refurbished with a diamond cut finish.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Al1040 on 06 June 2020, 12:57

Thanks for that SRGTD, makes more sense now... and yeah paint / powder coating seems to make much more sense in out delightful climate :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Rob_benton on 06 June 2020, 15:54

I wish I liked Austin’s in silver to get rid of them being diamond cut but they don’t look good to me.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 06 June 2020, 16:20

Anyone had Brescias painted? Have a small bit of whiteworm one one of mine and wondering what shade to paint.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 06 June 2020, 16:22

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 06 June 2020, 16:20

Anyone had Brescias painted? Have a small bit of whiteworm one one of mine and wondering what shade to paint.

get them all done satin or gloss black.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 06 June 2020, 17:19

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 06 June 2020, 16:20

Anyone had Brescias painted? Have a small bit of whiteworm one one of mine and wondering what shade to paint.

Anthracite. :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 06 June 2020, 17:44

Quote from: mcmaddy on 06 June 2020, 16:22

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 06 June 2020, 16:20

Anyone had Brescias painted? Have a small bit of whiteworm one one of mine and wondering what shade to paint.

get them all done satin or gloss black.

Not sure on gloss black - brake dust and light swirls/scratches would show up easily.

I'm leaning towards anthracite or a metallic grey of a similar darkness but perhaps a little bluer.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 06 June 2020, 17:58

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 06 June 2020, 17:44

Quote from: mcmaddy on 06 June 2020, 16:22

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 06 June 2020, 16:20

Anyone had Brescias painted? Have a small bit of whiteworm one one of mine and wondering what shade to paint.

get them all done satin or gloss black.

Not sure on gloss black - brake dust and light swirls/scratches would show up easily.

I'm leaning towards anthracite or a metallic grey of a similar darkness but perhaps a little bluer.

This is what they look like in gloss black (reply #2 in discussion thread at link below;
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=285113.0

And this is what they look like in satin black;
(https://i.postimg.cc/nh2YjMPp/13-BA467-A-B0-B4-4481-AA07-3478-A4-CC6-B13.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Couldn’t find a picture of any in anthracite.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 06 June 2020, 18:55

Quote from: SRGTD on 06 June 2020, 17:58

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 06 June 2020, 17:44

Quote from: mcmaddy on 06 June 2020, 16:22

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 06 June 2020, 16:20

Anyone had Brescias painted? Have a small bit of whiteworm one one of mine and wondering what shade to paint.

get them all done satin or gloss black.

Not sure on gloss black - brake dust and light swirls/scratches would show up easily.

I'm leaning towards anthracite or a metallic grey of a similar darkness but perhaps a little bluer.

This is what they look like in gloss black (reply #2 in discussion thread at link below;
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=285113.0

And this is what they look like in satin black;
(https://i.postimg.cc/nh2YjMPp/13-BA467-A-B0-B4-4481-AA07-3478-A4-CC6-B13.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Couldn’t find a picture of any in anthracite.

They look a bit 2 dimensional because the shadowed parts that aren't on the flat front face are no darker than the unshadowed parts, and they're blending into the tyre too.

Kind of like this colour (a bluish grey) that is on my spirit level, with some appreciable shadow contrast.:-

(https://i.ibb.co/tXCth0T/20200606-185004.jpg) (https://ibb.co/FV7MWQL)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: P6GTD on 06 June 2020, 19:32

Gunmetal grey is the perfect choice.
I had a Reflex Silver Mk6 GTD with GTI alloys remained in this colour.
Looked v classy imo.
It’s darker but not so dark that it shows brake dust and road dirt.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: P6GTD on 06 June 2020, 19:34

Remained = repainted!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 06 June 2020, 19:44

Quote from: P6GTD on 06 June 2020, 19:32

Gunmetal grey is the perfect choice.
I had a Reflex Silver Mk6 GTD with GTI alloys remained in this colour.
Looked v classy imo.
It’s darker but not so dark that it shows brake dust and road dirt.

Agree on gunmetal - or anthracite. I’m on my second set of anthracite alloys and they’re pretty good at hiding brake dust and dirt.

I think that monkeyhanger Is right as far as all black Brescia alloys are concerned - they do look a bit two dimensional, and the colour blends into the tyre. Probably because were used to seeing Brescia alloys with a shiny diamond cut face, with just the recessed areas between the spokes in black.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 06 June 2020, 21:59

Today I fiddled with my DCC! It's been set to normal since I've had the car but it really crashes on every pothole so I've changed it to comfort. It's certainly improved matters regarding potholes but has added a bit of a floaty feeling. All in though I think I'll leave as is for now. I still think the non-DCC suspension on my PP was better, a good average setting.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 06 June 2020, 22:55

Quote from: Watts on 06 June 2020, 21:59

Today I fiddled with my DCC! It's been set to normal since I've had the car but it really crashes on every pothole so I've changed it to comfort. It's certainly improved matters regarding potholes but has added a bit of a floaty feeling. All in though I think I'll leave as is for now. I still think the non-DCC suspension on my PP was better, a good average setting.

My thoughts exactly.

Comfort can feel like you’re in a boat, and the front outer damper needs loading up by applying sharper steering lock then I normally would when entering a corner or it begins to wallow and roll briefly until the damper control wakes up.

Sport feels good on entering bends and excellent when the road surface is good but anything bigger than a mouse turd feels like the car has gone over a landmine.

Normal is ok-ish but sharp ridges transmit a lot of shock through the body.


After a nearly three decades of driving cars with “uprated” aftermarket suspension I’m incredibly sensitive to ride quality and the DCC doesn’t impress me as much as it should.
I definitely prefer the passive dampers on the previous mk7’s I’ve owned.

Quote from: SRGTD on 06 June 2020, 17:58

This is what they look like in gloss black (reply #2 in discussion thread at link below;
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=285113.0

And this is what they look like in satin black;
(https://i.postimg.cc/nh2YjMPp/13-BA467-A-B0-B4-4481-AA07-3478-A4-CC6-B13.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Couldn’t find a picture of any in anthracite.

I actually like them in black there. They look mean.

Personally I’d go for anthracite depending on what colour the car was painted.
I’ve had anthracite wheels on a couple cars, much easier to maintain than black.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 06 June 2020, 23:41

Quote from: Exonian on 06 June 2020, 22:55

Quote from: Watts on 06 June 2020, 21:59

Today I fiddled with my DCC! It's been set to normal since I've had the car but it really crashes on every pothole so I've changed it to comfort. It's certainly improved matters regarding potholes but has added a bit of a floaty feeling. All in though I think I'll leave as is for now. I still think the non-DCC suspension on my PP was better, a good average setting.

My thoughts exactly.

Comfort can feel like you’re in a boat, and the front outer damper needs loading up by applying sharper steering lock then I normally would when entering a corner or it begins to wallow and roll briefly until the damper control wakes up.

Sport feels good on entering bends and excellent when the road surface is good but anything bigger than a mouse turd feels like the car has gone over a landmine.

Normal is ok-ish but sharp ridges transmit a lot of shock through the body.


After a nearly three decades of driving cars with “uprated” aftermarket suspension I’m incredibly sensitive to ride quality and the DCC doesn’t impress me as much as it should.
I definitely prefer the passive dampers on the previous mk7’s I’ve owned.

They have gone a bit too firm on the TCR, it's mostly good but the crash over potholes is too much. Makes me wonder what a non-DCC TCR would've been like. I still think overall the car is a big upgrade over the PP and a very enjoyable drive but a few tweaks could make some big improvements. My OH seems to quite like it, she insisted we take a fast long way home from the supermarket today, I was only too happy to oblige :smiley: Unfortunately I got lost and we went through a lot of 30 and 40 areas so not so fast afterall :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 07 June 2020, 00:00

When I first considered a TCR I specced it in grey with standard suspension and wheels thinking I’d add my own 19’s (and just happened to have a set of immaculate Pretorias and almost new PS4S on my Ed40 which I’d swap over).
At the time the finances didn’t add up (kids!) so I ended up buying a 5 month old heavily specced one much later in the year for lots less money owing mostly to a cracking part-Ex deal.
Hindsight says...



... having said that I really rate the TCR as a drivers car and for how it looks but I still wonder whether a different path should have been chosen (M135i? RS3? Kept the Ed40 and tuned it?)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 10 June 2020, 18:36

GTI had its second annual service (only a month late). Been waiting for my chosen dealership to reopen its service department and that happened only recently and I managed to book a slot.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ceefeesh on 13 June 2020, 22:17

Hi. Today I changed the footrest on my 2018 GTI to a rubber and metal one that matches the  two pedals on my DSG. Looks better. See my post on a previous how to guide re footrests, if interested.   :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 16 June 2020, 13:03

Took mine for it's first service, a little late time wise but at only 4300 miles, not a problem. Was quite impressed with the effort the dealer has gone to to ensure a relaxed environment with regard to social distancing. It was a while you wait appointment so I had a look around the few cars on the forecourt, one of which was a MK8...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CookieMonsterGTi on 16 June 2020, 14:01

Quote from: Watts on 16 June 2020, 13:03

Took mine for it's first service, a little late time wise but at only 4300 miles, not a problem. Was quite impressed with the effort the dealer has gone to to ensure a relaxed environment with regard to social distancing. It was a while you wait appointment so I had a look around the few cars on the forecourt, one of which was a MK8...

What did they have in place out of interest?  Can you get in to the cars in the showroom etc? 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 16 June 2020, 14:21

Quote from: CookieMonsterGTi on 16 June 2020, 14:01

Quote from: Watts on 16 June 2020, 13:03

Took mine for it's first service, a little late time wise but at only 4300 miles, not a problem. Was quite impressed with the effort the dealer has gone to to ensure a relaxed environment with regard to social distancing. It was a while you wait appointment so I had a look around the few cars on the forecourt, one of which was a MK8...

What did they have in place out of interest?  Can you get in to the cars in the showroom etc?

There was a one way system through the showroom, enter at the front where they used to have cars, that area only had a few seats while you waited, the two sales desks had big screens to seperate you from the sales staff and at the back they had standing height desks with screens to speak with the service staff. When I handed over my keys the first thing was to liberally spray them with a cleaner. I was watching them returning the cars from servicing them and they were cleaning all the door handles, there were seat and steering wheel covers too. The only cars to look at were s/h parked outside (except for the solitary MK8).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 16 June 2020, 14:29

I had our two cars serviced at Corkhill's VW in Wigan a week ago, and like Watts I was quite impressed about how they went about this.

They gave us a drop off time slot +- 10 minutes, to limit the number of people in the dealership building at any given time. There were also antibacterial wipes and spray on a table just inside the door.

They opened the secondary door (that's usually closed) as a one way "In only" entrance, with markings on the floor directing you safely to the reception desk as well as service reception. All staff were wearing gloves and masks. The usual entrance was an "Out" only.

At service reception, there were the 2m symbols on the floor (although we were the only ones at service at this time), and you were asked to wait until called though. The service staff desk's were encased on 3 sides with high perspex (to protect them and us).

The technicians (who when they come to the car are also wearing gloves and a mask), put in paper covers over the floors, covers over the seat, and even a steering wheel cover.

On collection we were told that all the cars surfaces (steering wheel - even though it had been covered), door handles, gear lever etc. had been wiped down with antibacterial spray, and a small bottle left in the car.

Given that due to social distancing, not all the service staff are in the workshops, and so they are still a bit short staffed, I was pretty impressed with the attention to detail. All the more amazing is that this was a VW main dealer  :D  - although to be fair Corkhill's have always given us very good service.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CookieMonsterGTi on 17 June 2020, 13:24

Sounds good!

Wondered how they would handle things.  I guess so many different things to consider for them - even as random as can the clean an alcantara steering wheel like a normal leather one...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: pixelcellar on 17 June 2020, 14:57

After finally getting my mk7.5 delivered yesterday I've manage to get the set of Brescia's with PilotSports I bought back in March fitted today. Only did about 20 miles in it yesterday but the grip in the 3 miles home on the new wheels/tyres over stock was noticeable. What wasn't noticable was any extra noise etc and didn't feel any worse handling wise either which was great.

I've a few little mods to make over the next few weeks, already done my Skoda washer fluid cap and armrest insert, going to be changing the footwell led's to red and add a chrome/rubber footrest too (all ordered and awaiting delivery).

Deliberating a Maxton diffuser but wondering whether to do all the lower bits, front, sides as well as the rear so it all matches fully. Bit more cost but could be worth it.

Other than that, it's going into the detailers on Friday to get a full clean down and ceramic coating/polished up so will do some pics once I get it back on Monday as they've kindly agreed to do it over the weekend!

Anyone got any other mod ideas? I still want it to look subtle, so not going to change exhausts etc for now and they're not cheap either!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 17 June 2020, 15:53

The Audi 12v socket cover is a nice cheap little interior upgrade. About a fiver from a main dealer.

(https://i.postimg.cc/gcT4RTRn/s-l225.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: pixelcellar on 17 June 2020, 15:57

Quote from: Watts on 17 June 2020, 15:53

The Audi 12v socket cover is a nice cheap little interior upgrade. About a fiver from a main dealer.

(https://i.postimg.cc/gcT4RTRn/s-l225.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Go on then, I'll have one of those! Ordered :-)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Vaporise on 17 June 2020, 16:07

The most minor of things possible to do (probably), swapped out the glovebox and boot light for LEDs, and the painstaking/annoying effort of adding DAB station logos to the infotainment (I hate doing that so much). And booked in for a new battery and oil change, was looking a bit murky off the dipstick.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 17 June 2020, 16:42

A set of red edged floor mats look good. The OEM ones from either a CS or TCR also have a little tag with a GTI logo. They are a bit pricey so alternatively some pattern ones from an online specialist are worth a go. I find they help cheer up the interior no end :smiley: Plus when you come to sell the car, you have a nice new set of mats to put in!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 17 June 2020, 16:48

A great one for me that doesn't cost too much, but isn't for the faint hearted is the door warning lights (as it involves removal of the door card, which in itself is pretty easy).

As your car is a 3 door, you would obviously only have to do two of them (rather than the 4 i did)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/902/28513430548_e7da6da752_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KrCMvw)

Whilst you are at it, what about rear footwell lights as well (you can see them here in this pic)?

(https://live.staticflickr.com/1754/40578711910_22a48ef090_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/24PNviY)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 17 June 2020, 16:50

Also, if you can bag one for a decent price, there's the lower engine cover too (dead simple - 5 minutes top)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49753486431_512a49c8aa_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iNxC8z)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 17 June 2020, 16:50

Quote from: Sootchucker on 17 June 2020, 16:48

(https://live.staticflickr.com/902/28513430548_e7da6da752_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KrCMvw)

And a good illustration of the benefit of the red edged mats I was going on about!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 17 June 2020, 16:57

Here's a better one of the carpet mats

(https://live.staticflickr.com/825/27039799897_9ede855bcb_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Hcq3sv)

and my "winter" rubber ones

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49749061968_0996d5ad5c_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iN9WTJ)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Vaporise on 17 June 2020, 17:47

Quote from: Sootchucker on 17 June 2020, 16:57

Here's a better one of the carpet mats

Nice mats! Especially like the rubber ones! Here are mine (much grimier):
(https://i.imgur.com/YkfNf28.jpg)

Is the red GTI on the steering wheel standard on the current gen or did you find a decal? If so, do you have a link for it?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ceefeesh on 17 June 2020, 23:03

Hi Vaporise.  I bought a sticker to cover the airbag warning on my sun visor a while ago (sadly) and it was of good quality. I got it from EZM+ (a UK company) and they do the steering wheel decal and many others. They have a pretty wide range and a decent website. https://www.ezmods.co

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 18 June 2020, 07:02

I got mine from Badgeskins 👍
https://www.badgeskins.com/store/p205/VW_-_MK7_itty_bitty_steering_wheel_badgeskins.html (https://www.badgeskins.com/store/p205/VW_-_MK7_itty_bitty_steering_wheel_badgeskins.html)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 18 June 2020, 07:58

Yep, me too.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rwleigh on 21 June 2020, 19:59

Fitted the 8 inch glass screen from the MK7.5, what a huge improvement!
Straight swap, no coding required. Highly recommended upgrade.
Only took 10 minutes... :cool:

Before:
(https://i.postimg.cc/hvLqyP7F/before.jpg)

After:
(https://i.postimg.cc/DycT10TL/after.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Paul70 on 21 June 2020, 22:46

Agree the new screen looks great. Did you buy the screen from VW? Really surprised it took only 10 mins, good job!

Can you provide some further info Richard?

Cheers.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 21 June 2020, 23:23

Does everything work properly. These have usually got component protection on, unless you bought it with it already removed.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rwleigh on 22 June 2020, 08:05

Quote from: Paul70 on 21 June 2020, 22:46

Agree the new screen looks great. Did you buy the screen from VW? Really surprised it took only 10 mins, good job!

Can you provide some further info Richard?

Cheers.

I bought the screen and surround from a guy on a Golf R parts forum, he'd upgraded it with brand new from VW but was trading his car so swapped it back to stock. The screens are easy to find as they're common to a few models of VW, it's the surround that is hard to find used. You just need to keep searching and get lucky or buy new.

Like here for a screen:
 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-GOLF-MK7-CONTROL-PANEL-DISCOVER-MEDIA-MIB2-BRAND-NEW-5G6919605B/254630258812?epid=8011986446&hash=item3b4925687c:g:3XUAAOSwA1pazN6K (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-GOLF-MK7-CONTROL-PANEL-DISCOVER-MEDIA-MIB2-BRAND-NEW-5G6919605B/254630258812?epid=8011986446&hash=item3b4925687c:g:3XUAAOSwA1pazN6K)

and here for the surround:
https://www.oemvwshop.com/5g2819728ajqyi-vent-satin-black-black-it-up-p1513347/#gallery (https://www.oemvwshop.com/5g2819728ajqyi-vent-satin-black-black-it-up-p1513347/#gallery)

You must have MIB2 and a 6.5 inch screen to start with to have the right resolution, then it's a straight swap. Doesn't work if you're on MIB1. 2016 was change over year I believe so all clubsports should be fine for example, you also need Car-Net for full function with the APP button going to Android Auto or Car Play.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rwleigh on 22 June 2020, 08:06

Quote from: mcmaddy on 21 June 2020, 23:23

Does everything work properly. These have usually got component protection on, unless you bought it with it already removed.

All works perfectly.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 22 June 2020, 08:10

Quote from: rwleigh on 22 June 2020, 08:06

Quote from: mcmaddy on 21 June 2020, 23:23

Does everything work properly. These have usually got component protection on, unless you bought it with it already removed.

All works perfectly.  :smiley:

👍👍

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Paul70 on 22 June 2020, 08:12

Brilliant, thanks for the details and links.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rwleigh on 22 June 2020, 08:21

These screens are cheap if you don't mind a line of dead pixels...
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-VW-Passat-B8-Golf-7-OEM-VW-Discover-Media-8-Display-MIB2-5G6919605B/233518194663?hash=item365ec4dfe7%3Ag%3AyH0AAOSwsEpeY9SP&fbclid=IwAR2E7Wv9Q9iA1NgmPEv_Q20Wn5eXGGBUWehqrTyVZRxjKtYYJWcADT8zTNc (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-VW-Passat-B8-Golf-7-OEM-VW-Discover-Media-8-Display-MIB2-5G6919605B/233518194663?hash=item365ec4dfe7%3Ag%3AyH0AAOSwsEpeY9SP&fbclid=IwAR2E7Wv9Q9iA1NgmPEv_Q20Wn5eXGGBUWehqrTyVZRxjKtYYJWcADT8zTNc)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rwleigh on 22 June 2020, 13:17

Just filled up with V-Power, thought i'd share with you a photo of what Google Maps looks like on the new screen.
Much better than the other screen and this still isn't on full brightness either...

(https://i.postimg.cc/wBN0dVFs/vpower.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 22 June 2020, 13:32

Quote from: rwleigh on 22 June 2020, 13:17

Just filled up with V-Power, thought i'd share with you a photo of what Google Maps looks like on the new screen.
Much better than the other screen and this still isn't on full brightness either...

(https://i.postimg.cc/wBN0dVFs/vpower.jpg)

Looks cracking that, massive improvement as the old-style screen does make the Mk7 look dated.

Just need a nice genuine footrest now as noticed you've got the plastic OEM one  👀

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rwleigh on 22 June 2020, 15:13

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 22 June 2020, 13:32

Looks cracking that, massive improvement as the old-style screen does make the Mk7 look dated.

Just need a nice genuine footrest now as noticed you've got the plastic OEM one  👀

Tell me more Jim, part # or link?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ceefeesh on 22 June 2020, 15:28

Here is a link
http://www.superskoda.com/Volkswagen/Golf-VII/VW-Golf-VII-MK7-GTi-designed-footrest-for-RHD-cars-MANUAL-TRANSMISSION  or look at the how to guide for Mk7s started by others that I posted on last. Here is a pic. Although mine is a DSG as you can see from the description it is for rhd manuals.

(https://i.postimg.cc/jwSvNcZb/94-B16133-943-A-4-C18-8543-74862-D8750-C4.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/jwSvNcZb)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rwleigh on 22 June 2020, 15:37

Quote from: Ceefeesh on 22 June 2020, 15:28

Here is a link
http://www.superskoda.com/Volkswagen/Golf-VII/VW-Golf-VII-MK7-GTi-designed-footrest-for-RHD-cars-MANUAL-TRANSMISSION  or look at the how to guide for Mk7s started by others that I posted on last. Here is a pic. Although mine is a DSG as you can see from the description it is for rhd manuals.

Interesting... How do they fit then, over the top or replace completely?  :huh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: pixelcellar on 22 June 2020, 15:41

Quote from: rwleigh on 22 June 2020, 15:37

Quote from: Ceefeesh on 22 June 2020, 15:28

Here is a link
http://www.superskoda.com/Volkswagen/Golf-VII/VW-Golf-VII-MK7-GTi-designed-footrest-for-RHD-cars-MANUAL-TRANSMISSION  or look at the how to guide for Mk7s started by others that I posted on last. Here is a pic. Although mine is a DSG as you can see from the description it is for rhd manuals.

Interesting... How do they fit then, over the top or replace completely?  :huh:

Replacement piece, I've got one on order, coming later this week :-)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ceefeesh on 22 June 2020, 15:54

The part took four days to arrive after ordering from the Skoda website in the Czech Republic. It is the same part as Ali Express, slightly more expensive but quick delivery.  If you look on the Mk7 How to Guides,  Booth 11 has posted a very helpful series of photos on how to fit. I followed these and had it fitted in 15 minutes after shortening the lugs on it with a dremel. A simple mod. The pic shows the result. 👍

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Vaporise on 22 June 2020, 19:13

Quote from: rwleigh on 22 June 2020, 08:05

I bought the screen and surround from a guy on a Golf R parts forum, he'd upgraded it with brand new from VW but was trading his car so swapped it back to stock. The screens are easy to find as they're common to a few models of VW, it's the surround that is hard to find used. You just need to keep searching and get lucky or buy new.

Like here for a screen:
 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-GOLF-MK7-CONTROL-PANEL-DISCOVER-MEDIA-MIB2-BRAND-NEW-5G6919605B/254630258812?epid=8011986446&hash=item3b4925687c:g:3XUAAOSwA1pazN6K (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-GOLF-MK7-CONTROL-PANEL-DISCOVER-MEDIA-MIB2-BRAND-NEW-5G6919605B/254630258812?epid=8011986446&hash=item3b4925687c:g:3XUAAOSwA1pazN6K)

and here for the surround:
https://www.oemvwshop.com/5g2819728ajqyi-vent-satin-black-black-it-up-p1513347/#gallery (https://www.oemvwshop.com/5g2819728ajqyi-vent-satin-black-black-it-up-p1513347/#gallery)

You must have MIB2 and a 6.5 inch screen to start with to have the right resolution, then it's a straight swap. Doesn't work if you're on MIB1. 2016 was change over year I believe so all clubsports should be fine for example, you also need Car-Net for full function with the APP button going to Android Auto or Car Play.

Looks great! Very interested. Question about the plastic surround- is the rest of your dash not the carbon fibre-ish sort of pattern that's on GTIs?

Like this:
(https://i.imgur.com/cKgB7F0.jpg)

Or is it all black on the Clubsport?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rwleigh on 22 June 2020, 20:44

Quote from: Vaporise on 22 June 2020, 19:13

Looks great! Very interested. Question about the plastic surround- is the rest of your dash not the carbon fibre-ish sort of pattern that's on GTIs?

Like this:
(https://i.imgur.com/cKgB7F0.jpg)

Or is it all black on the Clubsport?

The dash and centre console are all piano black on a CS, I matched like for like with the surround.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Vaporise on 22 June 2020, 20:50

Quote from: rwleigh on 22 June 2020, 20:44

The dash and centre console are all piano black on a CS, I matched like for like with the surround.

Ah thought as much. In that case, I'm going to have to track down the probably even harder to find standard GTI surround (or sod it and just have piano black in one section)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rwleigh on 22 June 2020, 21:30

Quote from: Vaporise on 22 June 2020, 20:50

Quote from: rwleigh on 22 June 2020, 20:44

The dash and centre console are all piano black on a CS, I matched like for like with the surround.

Ah thought as much. In that case, I'm going to have to track down the probably even harder to find standard GTI surround (or sod it and just have piano black in one section)

It's out there somewhere, you just need to find the right part #.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 22 June 2020, 22:23

TBH I much preferred the patterned effect trim (as shown in the images above), that I had on both my GTD’s before the current GTI.

The piano black on the GTI is a fingerprint and scratch magnet.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Vaporise on 22 June 2020, 22:56

Quote from: Sootchucker on 22 June 2020, 22:23

TBH I much preferred the patterned effect trim (as shown in the images above), that I had on both my GTD’s before the current GTI.

The piano black on the GTI is a fingerprint and scratch magnet.

Oh is the mk7.5 GTI piano black too? They got rid of the patterned effect? If so that means there won't be a matching fascia... Hmm... Going to end up wrapping the whole dash, haha.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mistac on 22 June 2020, 23:08

Quote from: rwleigh on 22 June 2020, 13:17

Just filled up with V-Power, thought i'd share with you a photo of what Google Maps looks like on the new screen.
Much better than the other screen and this still isn't on full brightness either...

(https://i.postimg.cc/wBN0dVFs/vpower.jpg)

I assume that is running off a phone via CarPlay/android auto? If not please can you advise how you managed to get it running Google Maps?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rwleigh on 22 June 2020, 23:14

Quote from: mistac on 22 June 2020, 23:08

I assume that is running off a phone via CarPlay/android auto? If not please can you advise how you managed to get it running Google Maps?

You assume correctly Sir, standard Android Auto running off my phone. I mostly use Waze but Google Maps does look good.  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: baka on 23 June 2020, 01:31

Ordered some Brooklyn's.
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/Lm0AAOSw~QteXDsr/s-l1600.jpg)
Just got to wait for them to arrive from Germany.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 23 June 2020, 06:56

Quote from: baka on 23 June 2020, 01:31

Ordered some Brooklyn's.

Just got to wait for them to arrive from Germany.

The Brooklyn’s are the 17” powder coated alloys that were the standard wheels fitted to the mk7 GTI in some (possibly all?) European markets. They’re a 7.5J x 17” wheel with an offset of ET49 and are quite similar in style to the diamond cut 18” Austin’s that were the standard wheels on UK spec mk7 GTI’s.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: baka on 23 June 2020, 14:59

Quote from: SRGTD on 23 June 2020, 06:56

Quote from: baka on 23 June 2020, 01:31

Ordered some Brooklyn's.

Just got to wait for them to arrive from Germany.

The Brooklyn’s are the 17” powder coated alloys that were the standard wheels fitted to the mk7 GTI in some (possibly all?) European markets. They’re a 7.5J x 17” wheel with an offset of ET49 and are quite similar in style to the diamond cut 18” Austin’s that were the standard wheels on UK spec mk7 GTI’s.

I know, that's why I ordered them..  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Pretzel on 23 June 2020, 16:31

Quote from: baka on 23 June 2020, 01:31

Ordered some Brooklyn's

Looking forwards to seeing pictures of the Brooklyn's on the car. I'm old school when it comes to wheels much prefer silver to black.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: pixelcellar on 23 June 2020, 16:54

Got my footrest delivered today as well as a smarter 12v replacement socket, both installed in seconds, footrest fit like a glove, was expecting to have to mess with it a bit to make it fit as per some other peoples comments but it was no trouble.

(https://i.postimg.cc/k4jLf0Qm/new.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/9R7xfNg8)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ceefeesh on 23 June 2020, 17:34

I wonder if there is a slight difference in the DSG and manual footrests which means the manual requires no fettling. Mine definitely did and I see how Booth11 had cut the lugs on his.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: baka on 23 June 2020, 17:43

Quote from: Pretzel on 23 June 2020, 16:31

Quote from: baka on 23 June 2020, 01:31

Ordered some Brooklyn's

Looking forwards to seeing pictures of the Brooklyn's on the car. I'm old school when it comes to wheels much prefer silver to black.

Thanks, I'll get some pictures up once I get them fitted. I wanted to go down to 17's whilst keeping everything OEM. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 23 June 2020, 17:51

Quote from: Ceefeesh on 23 June 2020, 17:34

I wonder if there is a slight difference in the DSG and manual footrests which means the manual requires no fettling. Mine definitely did and I see how Booth11 had cut the lugs on his.

no difference between them, it's just pot luck.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 23 June 2020, 17:53

Quote from: baka on 23 June 2020, 17:43

Quote from: Pretzel on 23 June 2020, 16:31

Quote from: baka on 23 June 2020, 01:31

Ordered some Brooklyn's

Looking forwards to seeing pictures of the Brooklyn's on the car. I'm old school when it comes to wheels much prefer silver to black.

Thanks, I'll get some pictures up once I get them fitted. I wanted to go down to 17's whilst keeping everything OEM.

I hope you don't have a pp GTi?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Carbon VW on 23 June 2020, 18:45

Quote from: Ceefeesh on 23 June 2020, 17:34

I wonder if there is a slight difference in the DSG and manual footrests which means the manual requires no fettling. Mine definitely did and I see how Booth11 had cut the lugs on his.

On her’s you mean  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 23 June 2020, 18:55

Quote from: mcmaddy on 23 June 2020, 17:53

Quote from: baka on 23 June 2020, 17:43

Quote from: Pretzel on 23 June 2020, 16:31

Quote from: baka on 23 June 2020, 01:31

Ordered some Brooklyn's

Looking forwards to seeing pictures of the Brooklyn's on the car. I'm old school when it comes to wheels much prefer silver to black.

Thanks, I'll get some pictures up once I get them fitted. I wanted to go down to 17's whilst keeping everything OEM.

I hope you don't have a pp GTi?

Why? 17s fit over the PP brakes.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 23 June 2020, 19:16

Quote from: Gnasher on 23 June 2020, 18:55

Quote from: mcmaddy on 23 June 2020, 17:53

Quote from: baka on 23 June 2020, 17:43

Quote from: Pretzel on 23 June 2020, 16:31

Quote from: baka on 23 June 2020, 01:31

Ordered some Brooklyn's

Looking forwards to seeing pictures of the Brooklyn's on the car. I'm old school when it comes to wheels much prefer silver to black.

Thanks, I'll get some pictures up once I get them fitted. I wanted to go down to 17's whilst keeping everything OEM.

I hope you don't have a pp GTi?

Why? 17s fit over the PP brakes.

don't think they do do they? Didn't someone have some 17s and they scraped on the balancing weights. Is it not why the winter options are 18s?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GolfTi on 23 June 2020, 21:37

Service no. 7. MOT no.5. 71K.

No issues. Still love this car.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: bogwoppit on 23 June 2020, 21:48

Quote from: mcmaddy on 23 June 2020, 19:16

Quote from: Gnasher on 23 June 2020, 18:55

Quote from: mcmaddy on 23 June 2020, 17:53

Quote from: baka on 23 June 2020, 17:43

Quote from: Pretzel on 23 June 2020, 16:31

Quote from: baka on 23 June 2020, 01:31

Ordered some Brooklyn's

Looking forwards to seeing pictures of the Brooklyn's on the car. I'm old school when it comes to wheels much prefer silver to black.

Thanks, I'll get some pictures up once I get them fitted. I wanted to go down to 17's whilst keeping everything OEM.

I hope you don't have a pp GTi?

Why? 17s fit over the PP brakes.

don't think they do do they? Didn't someone have some 17s and they scraped on the balancing weights. Is it not why the winter options are 18s?

We run 17s on our PP in winter. The Dijon wheels from a Golf GT clear the brakes OK.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: baka on 23 June 2020, 21:50

Quote from: mcmaddy on 23 June 2020, 17:53

Quote from: baka on 23 June 2020, 17:43

Quote from: Pretzel on 23 June 2020, 16:31

Quote from: baka on 23 June 2020, 01:31

Ordered some Brooklyn's

Looking forwards to seeing pictures of the Brooklyn's on the car. I'm old school when it comes to wheels much prefer silver to black.

Thanks, I'll get some pictures up once I get them fitted. I wanted to go down to 17's whilst keeping everything OEM.

I hope you don't have a pp GTi?

I do, just like this guy.  :smiley:
(https://www.golf7gti.com/upload/direct/i_565_0_0_0_1376470961_3576.jpg)
There's threads on MK7/ROC/Vortex of people listing all the OEM 17's that fit over PP/R brakes. Some are pretty tight and need low profile weights, but a lot of them fit no problem.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 23 June 2020, 22:48

Quote from: baka on 23 June 2020, 21:50

Quote from: mcmaddy on 23 June 2020, 17:53

Quote from: baka on 23 June 2020, 17:43

Quote from: Pretzel on 23 June 2020, 16:31

Quote from: baka on 23 June 2020, 01:31

Ordered some Brooklyn's

Looking forwards to seeing pictures of the Brooklyn's on the car. I'm old school when it comes to wheels much prefer silver to black.

Thanks, I'll get some pictures up once I get them fitted. I wanted to go down to 17's whilst keeping everything OEM.

I hope you don't have a pp GTi?

I do, just like this guy.  :smiley:
(https://www.golf7gti.com/upload/direct/i_565_0_0_0_1376470961_3576.jpg)
There's threads on MK7/ROC/Vortex of people listing all the OEM 17's that fit over PP/R brakes. Some are pretty tight and need low profile weights, but a lot of them fit no problem.

👍👍

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Eccie on 24 June 2020, 15:26

[/quote] don't think they do do they? Didn't someone have some 17s and they scraped on the balancing weights. Is it not why the winter options are 18s?
[/quote]

I run 17” wheels to my GTI PP every winter, never had any issues

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clarky92 on 24 June 2020, 18:11

Prets are on. Absolutely love them. 19” Genuine wrapped in new Continental Sport Contacts

(https://flic.kr/p/2jeYMpM)



https://flic.kr/p/2jeYMpM

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 25 June 2020, 07:26

Quote from: clarky92 on 24 June 2020, 18:11

Prets are on. Absolutely love them. 19” Genuine wrapped in new Continental Sport Contacts

(https://flic.kr/p/2jeYMpM)



https://flic.kr/p/2jeYMpM

They great and suit the GTI so well! I'd be tempted with some of the CS centre caps to add some extra colour...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Popinman on 25 June 2020, 11:47

Quote from: clarky92 on 24 June 2020, 18:11

Prets are on. Absolutely love them. 19” Genuine wrapped in new Continental Sport Contacts

(https://flic.kr/p/2jeYMpM)



https://flic.kr/p/2jeYMpM

Those spokes really do show off the calipers nicely.  Looks really good!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: DCmk3 on 25 June 2020, 13:40

Simple little change for now, plenty more to come along

S2T Paddles
(https://i.ibb.co/3YVxr8J/IMG-20200624-173135.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Vaporise on 25 June 2020, 17:48

Quote from: DCmk3 on 25 June 2020, 13:40

Simple little change for now, plenty more to come along

S2T Paddles
[img width=736 height=552]https://i.ibb.co/3YVxr8J/IMG-20200624-173135.jpg[img]

Oh they look so much nicer than the racingline ones (and copies). Why are the nicest looking mods always the priciest!

Today I've had an oil change and new battery. Never actually tested the old one but it was draining excessively quickly; warnings coming on to start the engine after only 10-15 mins of sitting with only the radio on :/ coming up to 4 years old and had a discount voucher at National anyway, so just thought I'd get a brand new one in.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 26 June 2020, 08:33

Quote from: Eccie on 24 June 2020, 15:26

don't think they do do they? Didn't someone have some 17s and they scraped on the balancing weights. Is it not why the winter options are 18s?
[/quote]

I run 17” wheels to my GTI PP every winter, never had any issues
[/quote] how do you store your wheels if you don't mind me asking?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 26 June 2020, 08:34

Quote from: baka on 23 June 2020, 21:50

Quote from: mcmaddy on 23 June 2020, 17:53

Quote from: baka on 23 June 2020, 17:43

Quote from: Pretzel on 23 June 2020, 16:31

Quote from: baka on 23 June 2020, 01:31

Ordered some Brooklyn's

Looking forwards to seeing pictures of the Brooklyn's on the car. I'm old school when it comes to wheels much prefer silver to black.

Thanks, I'll get some pictures up once I get them fitted. I wanted to go down to 17's whilst keeping everything OEM.

I hope you don't have a pp GTi?

I do, just like this guy.  :smiley:
(https://www.golf7gti.com/upload/direct/i_565_0_0_0_1376470961_3576.jpg)
There's threads on MK7/ROC/Vortex of people listing all the OEM 17's that fit over PP/R brakes. Some are pretty tight and need low profile weights, but a lot of them fit no problem.

how do you store your winter wheels?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: bogwoppit on 26 June 2020, 10:34

we use a wheel tree to store our wheels when not in use, similar to this one:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Formula-523585-Original-Wheel-Cover/dp/B003154A3Y/ref=pd_lpo_263_t_2/259-7284663-8521007?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B003154A3Y&pd_rd_r=c07905e3-4cba-4250-9ae6-f8779ea5dfd4&pd_rd_w=ItiJL&pd_rd_wg=f6TKL&pf_rd_p=7b8e3b03-1439-4489-abd4-4a138cf4eca6&pf_rd_r=N6DW3KB3FQD185YNG8AC&psc=1&refRID=N6DW3KB3FQD185YNG8AC

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: pixelcellar on 26 June 2020, 10:40

Quote from: bogwoppit on 26 June 2020, 10:34

we use a wheel tree to store our wheels when not in use, similar to this one:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Formula-523585-Original-Wheel-Cover/dp/B003154A3Y/ref=pd_lpo_263_t_2/259-7284663-8521007?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B003154A3Y&pd_rd_r=c07905e3-4cba-4250-9ae6-f8779ea5dfd4&pd_rd_w=ItiJL&pd_rd_wg=f6TKL&pf_rd_p=7b8e3b03-1439-4489-abd4-4a138cf4eca6&pf_rd_r=N6DW3KB3FQD185YNG8AC&psc=1&refRID=N6DW3KB3FQD185YNG8AC

Forgive me I'm new to this, what happens to your wheels if you stack them just one on top of the other for months at a time? Didn't even know these were a thing but then again I've never had to store a set of wheels before.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clarky92 on 26 June 2020, 10:49

Quote from: pixelcellar on 26 June 2020, 10:40

Quote from: bogwoppit on 26 June 2020, 10:34

we use a wheel tree to store our wheels when not in use, similar to this one:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Formula-523585-Original-Wheel-Cover/dp/B003154A3Y/ref=pd_lpo_263_t_2/259-7284663-8521007?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B003154A3Y&pd_rd_r=c07905e3-4cba-4250-9ae6-f8779ea5dfd4&pd_rd_w=ItiJL&pd_rd_wg=f6TKL&pf_rd_p=7b8e3b03-1439-4489-abd4-4a138cf4eca6&pf_rd_r=N6DW3KB3FQD185YNG8AC&psc=1&refRID=N6DW3KB3FQD185YNG8AC

Forgive me I'm new to this, what happens to your wheels if you stack them just one on top of the other for months at a time? Didn't even know these were a thing but then again I've never had to store a set of wheels before.

As long as the tyres are inflated to the correct standard, then stacking them on top of each other is fine for a while, just put a sheet between them to stop any metal on metal scratching etc

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clarky92 on 26 June 2020, 11:02

Quote from: clarky92 on 26 June 2020, 10:49

Quote from: pixelcellar on 26 June 2020, 10:40

Quote from: bogwoppit on 26 June 2020, 10:34

we use a wheel tree to store our wheels when not in use, similar to this one:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Formula-523585-Original-Wheel-Cover/dp/B003154A3Y/ref=pd_lpo_263_t_2/259-7284663-8521007?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B003154A3Y&pd_rd_r=c07905e3-4cba-4250-9ae6-f8779ea5dfd4&pd_rd_w=ItiJL&pd_rd_wg=f6TKL&pf_rd_p=7b8e3b03-1439-4489-abd4-4a138cf4eca6&pf_rd_r=N6DW3KB3FQD185YNG8AC&psc=1&refRID=N6DW3KB3FQD185YNG8AC

Forgive me I'm new to this, what happens to your wheels if you stack them just one on top of the other for months at a time? Didn't even know these were a thing but then again I've never had to store a set of wheels before.

As long as the tyres are inflated to the correct standard, then stacking them on top of each other is fine for a while, just put a sheet between them to stop any metal on metal scratching etc. Also make sure the surface where your stacking them is flat, like a concrete garage floor.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clarky92 on 27 June 2020, 12:55

I was wondering why since swapping to 19" wheels the ride was rock solid, loads of tyre noise and my mpg had taken a nose dive

I was expecting a little firmer ride quality, a very small increase in mpg and maybe a tiny bit more road noise, but nothing like the changes I've experienced for 100 miles the new wheels have been on

Checked all 4 tyre pressures and they were set to 48 PSI!

Adjusted down to 41 on all 4 corners as per the sticker on the door sill and massive difference. Ride is perfect, feels solid in a good way, mpg back to normal and road noise is back to the same as normal

Probably should have checked the pressures when swapping wheels over, but my over excitement  go the best of me and I completely forgot  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: pixelcellar on 27 June 2020, 14:40

Productive hour or so adding a few touches, finally managed to get the footwell bulbs in place with a bit of a file (thanks Watts), put the doorsill protectors on which look decent and also added some more GTI branding with the door lock loops. They're pretty subtle but a nice touch I thought :-)

(https://i.postimg.cc/bJkWCyDv/5676289-E-3-F70-4-AA2-8-C0-A-B29-DB35-FDA19.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/njV3Mt18)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 27 June 2020, 16:49

Quote from: pixelcellar on 27 June 2020, 14:40

Productive hour or so adding a few touches, finally managed to get the footwell bulbs in place with a bit of a file (thanks Watts), put the doorsill protectors on which look decent and also added some more GTI branding with the door lock loops. They're pretty subtle but a nice touch I thought :-)

Great stuff, glad I was able to help :smiley: Red lights do look so much better.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: pixelcellar on 27 June 2020, 17:06

I do like the red lights in the trim, not actually driven when it's dark yet to get the full effect but had to go out and have a look at it all lit up, will have a proper look tonight with the new additions :-)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Al1040 on 30 June 2020, 18:40

Finally got around to updating the Maps...
Tried twice with Discovercare but no go :cry:
Finally had to replace the files directly on the SC Card and success :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 30 June 2020, 20:33

in the greatest show of arsenal covering I've ever seen, Chris (mcmaddy) and I were at Costco watching the tyre tech take about 200 pictures of his wheels to prove original condition before he fitted Chris' Cross climates. The photo session lasted about 20 mins.

He stopped short of X-raying them.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 30 June 2020, 20:37

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 30 June 2020, 20:33

in the greatest show of arsenal covering I've ever seen, Chris (mcmaddy) and I were at Costco watching the tyre tech take about 200 pictures of his wheels to prove original condition before he fitted Chris' Cross climates. The photo session lasted about 20 mins.

He stopped short of X-raying them.

😂😂

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 07 July 2020, 15:47

Took my chances with the weather today to give the car a more in-depth clean, it's first since I bought it in February. So following two snowfoams and a wash, I went around it first with de-tar, then with IronX. I don't have too much experience with removing iron deposits, when I did my last car not much showed up. But on this car it was unbelieveable! Pretty much the whole car turned purple! It was so bad I think I'll have another go at it when I next get a chance, there's bound to be bits I missed.

Anyway, another wash then I gave it a go with my clay mitt, the paint at last felt really smooth. Then a hand polish which was hard going. Pretty pleased though as there was a rather long and nasty scratch on the bonnet which although is not 100% gone, it is much more difficult to spot. I'll perhaps give it another go soon. Then just before I was about to wax it the rain started, luckily not for long and very light so after a quick dry, just one coat of wax, some QD on the glossy black plastic bits and some Fast Glass on the glass and matt black mirror covers.

So, still to do, the wheels, another go with the IronX, another polish of the bonnet scratch and another coat of wax. Pretty pleased with how it's turned out so far but a DA polish will need to be done at some point plus attending to the few stone chips. :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Popinman on 07 July 2020, 16:15

Quote from: Watts on 07 July 2020, 15:47

...plus attending to the few stone chips. :smiley:

Sounds good, love a good car cleaning session  :smiley: I've only had my Mk7 for a few weeks and was amazed at the number of stone chips on the bonnet. Not so bad on the bumper (plastic) but for a German car that's supposed to have "hard paint" the number of stone chips is crazy!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 07 July 2020, 16:40

That sounds like a good day’s effort @Watts. You can’t beat a good clean and shiny car. I’ll be doing mine next week as the weather’s looking like being better than it is just now.

Quote from: Popinman on 07 July 2020, 16:15

I've only had my Mk7 for a few weeks and was amazed at the number of stone chips on the bonnet. Not so bad on the bumper (plastic) but for a German car that's supposed to have "hard paint" the number of stone chips is crazy!

I’ve read that hard paint is more susceptible to stone chips than softer paints as it doesn’t ‘flex’ or ‘give’ when a stone hits it, so the outcome will usually be a stone chip. Also, modern water based paints aren’t as resilient to stone chip damage as the previously used solvent based paints were.

Stone chips are an unfortunate inevitable consequence of owning and driving a car. Repairing then is part of my regular car washing routine - any new ones I spot when I’ve washed my car get attended to there and then.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 07 July 2020, 18:27

Cheers Popinman and SR :smiley: I'm pleased that I'm finally getting the car in the condition I wanted, it looks so much better with a nice gloss to it but I'm finding it to be not as rewarding as cleaning my old TR car, that was glowing when clean. Mind you it's been a pretty dull day, perhaps with better light the pearl in the Oryx paint would really stand out.

That's interesting about hard paint chipping easier SR, my old car was absolutely covered in them. But my Audi from 2003 hardly had any even after 12 years! Very odd.

What's your routine for fixing stone chips? Do you sand them down after paint and DA them?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clarky92 on 07 July 2020, 19:18

Quote from: Watts on 07 July 2020, 18:27

Cheers Popinman and SR :smiley: I'm pleased that I'm finally getting the car in the condition I wanted, it looks so much better with a nice gloss to it but I'm finding it to be not as rewarding as cleaning my old TR car, that was glowing when clean. Mind you it's been a pretty dull day, perhaps with better light the pearl in the Oryx paint would really stand out.

That's interesting about hard paint chipping easier SR, my old car was absolutely covered in them. But my Audi from 2003 hardly had any even after 12 years! Very odd.

What's your routine for fixing stone chips? Do you sand them down after paint and DA them?

Funny this topic has come up, I touched in some stone chips today. I have 12 on the front bumper/ bonnet. Only done 10k, the paint is as soft as butter!

I’m usually quite good with stone chips but managed to ‘over so’ some of them to the point they look quite blobby. I’m planning on using some langka blob eliminator to level them down, and a quick hand polish with meguairs ultimate to being the shine back afterwards.

I wish I owned a DA and had the skill to wet sand, that’s the only way to achieve as close to perfect stone chip repairs as possible.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 07 July 2020, 19:44

Quote from: clarky92 on 07 July 2020, 19:18

Funny this topic has come up, I touched in some stone chips today. I have 12 on the front bumper/ bonnet. Only done 10k, the paint is as soft as butter!

I’m usually quite good with stone chips but managed to ‘over so’ some of them to the point they look quite blobby. I’m planning on using some langka blob eliminator to level them down, and a quick hand polish with meguairs ultimate to being the shine back afterwards.

I had to Google blob eliminator! I must get myself some touch up paint soon, there's not too many chips yet but best keep on top of them!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 07 July 2020, 19:48

^^ The paint isn't overly soft, it's overly thin. I've been shocked at the lack of depth of paint chips down to the primer. Solid colours are worse for this, they're far more opaque so it seems that VW put much less paint on. The semi- translucent metallics need a thicker coat for depth of colour. I've fixed a few bonnet chips on my A4's "Manhattan grey" metallic paintwork almost perfectly, but the Polo GTI's flash red was impossible to get level because the chips were so shallow.

One thing to note though with these touch up paints - the colour coat shrinks back quickly as it dries out. When you put a blob of the clear lacquer on, leave it a week. It's solvent based, not water based and shrinks back a lot over the course of a week. It's tempting to sand it flat on day 2 or 3, but it's still thinning out. Leave it the full week.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 07 July 2020, 19:50

Quote from: Watts on 07 July 2020, 18:27

What's your routine for fixing stone chips? Do you sand them down after paint and DA them?

No, I’m not brave enough to wet sand my paintwork repairs - IMO wet sanding isn’t for the faint hearted! I have a Chipex kit which does a pretty good job, but it takes a little practice to get decent results. The beauty of the Chipex kit is that if you’re not happy with your efforts, you can remove them with the supplied blending solution and start again. :smiley: There’s also a Dr Colourchip kit which is pretty much the same as the Chipex kit. They’re not cheap, but as said, you can remove the paint you’ve applied if you’re not happy with your repairs and start again.

There are videos on both the Chipex and Dr Colourchip websites and on YouTube showing how to use the kits. I don’t use the ‘finger spread’ method :whistle: to apply the paint - I fill the stone chip with paint using the end of a cocktail stick until the level of the new paint is just above the surrounding paint. I then level it using the supplied blending solution, applied to the cloth wrapped around the sponge block (both supplied). It’s important to let the blending solution do the work and not rub too hard, otherwise you’ll remove the paint you’ve just applied.

Quote from: clarky92 on 07 July 2020, 19:18

Funny this topic has come up, I touched in some stone chips today. I have 12 on the front bumper/ bonnet. Only done 10k, the paint is as soft as butter!

I’m usually quite good with stone chips but managed to ‘over so’ some of them to the point they look quite blobby. I’m planning on using some langka blob eliminator to level them down, and a quick hand polish with meguairs ultimate to being the shine back afterwards.

I wish I owned a DA and had the skill to wet sand, that’s the only way to achieve as close to perfect stone chip repairs as possible.

I don’t wet sand my stone chip repairs. A guy over on Seatcupra.net has just wet sanded through the clear coat on his Leon’s bonnet when he was repairing some stone chips. He’s now faced with a bonnet respray. The only positive to come out of that is the bonnet will now be blemish free.

I’m not keen on the VW touch up pens as the paint does seem to go thick and blobby quite quickly, which makes it difficult to apply - and I’m not brave enough to attempt wet sanding!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clarky92 on 07 July 2020, 19:54

Quote from: SRGTD on 07 July 2020, 19:50

Quote from: Watts on 07 July 2020, 18:27

What's your routine for fixing stone chips? Do you sand them down after paint and DA them?

No, I’m not brave enough to wet sand my paintwork repairs - IMO wet sanding isn’t for the faint hearted! I have a Chipex kit which does a pretty good job, but it takes a little practice to get decent results. The beauty of the Chipex kit is that if you’re not happy with your efforts, you can remove them with the supplied blending solution and start again. :smiley: There’s also a Dr Colourchip kit which is pretty much the same as the Chipex kit. They’re not cheap, but as said, you can remove the paint you’ve applied if you’re not happy with your repairs and start again.

There are videos on both the Chipex and Dr Colourchip websites and on YouTube showing how to use the kits. I don’t use the ‘finger spread’ method :whistle: to apply the paint - I fill the stone chip with paint using the end of a cocktail stick until the level of the new paint is just above the surrounding paint. I then level it using the supplied blending solution, applied to the cloth wrapped around the sponge block (both supplied). It’s important to let the blending solution do the work and not rub too hard, otherwise you’ll remove the paint you’ve just applied.

Quote from: clarky92 on 07 July 2020, 19:18

Funny this topic has come up, I touched in some stone chips today. I have 12 on the front bumper/ bonnet. Only done 10k, the paint is as soft as butter!

I’m usually quite good with stone chips but managed to ‘over so’ some of them to the point they look quite blobby. I’m planning on using some langka blob eliminator to level them down, and a quick hand polish with meguairs ultimate to being the shine back afterwards.

I wish I owned a DA and had the skill to wet sand, that’s the only way to achieve as close to perfect stone chip repairs as possible.

I don’t wet sand my stone chip repairs. A guy over on Seatcupra.net has just wet sanded through the clear coat on his Leon’s bonnet when he was repairing some stone chips. He’s now faced with a bonnet respray. The only positive to come out of that is the bonnet will now be blemish free.

I’m not keen on the VW touch up pens as the paint does seem to go thick and blobby quite quickly, which makes it difficult to apply - and I’m not brave enough to attempt wet sanding!

Wow that’s some mistake, exactly why sanding should only be left for the pro’s

I’ve left my ‘blobs’ to cure for 2 weeks now so I’m hoping this langka stuff will do the trick. Reading lots of good stuff about it on forums

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: king monkey on 07 July 2020, 19:55

The cheap eBay touch up stick I bought a few months ago hasn’t seemed as blobby as Vw paint.

It makes me feel better than everyone else complains about the quality of the paint. Lapiz is so so soft. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 07 July 2020, 20:14

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 07 July 2020, 19:48

One thing to note though with these touch up paints - the colour coat shrinks back quickly as it dries out. When you put a blob of the clear lacquer on, leave it a week. It's solvent based, not water based and shrinks back a lot over the course of a week. It's tempting to sand it flat on day 2 or 3, but it's still thinning out. Leave it the full week.

That's a good tip, thanks :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Popinman on 07 July 2020, 20:50

Quote from: Watts on 07 July 2020, 20:14

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 07 July 2020, 19:48

One thing to note though with these touch up paints - the colour coat shrinks back quickly as it dries out. When you put a blob of the clear lacquer on, leave it a week. It's solvent based, not water based and shrinks back a lot over the course of a week. It's tempting to sand it flat on day 2 or 3, but it's still thinning out. Leave it the full week.

That's a good tip, thanks :smiley:

100% what I’ve just experienced. Wet sanded (hole punch out and stick to rubber on the end of a pencil technique), filled with base coat, left for a few hours, then clear coat. Left for 48 hours and wet sanded back down, but a lot of the chips are not now fully level with paint/clear coat. Will have to do again....

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Paul70 on 07 July 2020, 20:52

Just bought some GTECHNIQ C5 to treat my Belvederes. Will look to coat my exhaust tips too as I am sick of having sooty tips.

Do you need to use a MF1 microfibre cloth? Not sure what it means by MF1?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 07 July 2020, 20:56

These blending solutions are basically ethanol or propanol at around 70% concentration (any higher than that and it'll be too aggressive on the paint. It's more of a pain than very careful wet sanding with grit 2500 paper wrapped around a small foam block, a few strokes at a time.

There's a definite learning curve with these levelling solutions. More often than not on your first few goes you'll pull out the paint you diligently applied. There's a fine line between too wet (too much paint coming off)  and too dry (hardly any coming off and marring the paint surface.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 08 July 2020, 16:45

Had our best friends come visit from Wales for the 1st time this year, and we all decided to go out for the day (as I’ve not ventured  further than the local shops over the last 4 months.)

We went in 2 cars (responsible social distancing and all that), and I led and Mark followed. Now my mate Mark isn’t a quick driver and has a little 3 cylinder Hyundai i10, so I had to take it really easy and steady, but this was by no means an economy run, just slow enough (65 on the Motorway) so he didn’t lose me. Was very surprised then to see this on my return - the economy of theses cars still astonishes me at times)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50090937167_fc9252dc9b_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jjn9tH)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 08 July 2020, 16:54

The days of 50+ mpg are definitely behind me now, I can get the TCR over 40, but mostly it's in the 30s. My long term average is around 35. Pretty good though.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: spider62 on 08 July 2020, 17:31

Paul70 the MF1 is just the reference code for their own micro fibre cloth. Any decent micro fibre cloth will do the job.👍

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 09 July 2020, 10:14

ECO mode Sooty..... bad Sooty!  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 09 July 2020, 11:37

Quote from: fredgroves on 09 July 2020, 10:14

ECO mode Sooty..... bad Sooty!  :D

Haha, at that speed, there was no need for anything else Fred. Trust me, it’s out of Eco now.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 09 July 2020, 13:52

Right, just finished fitting the rear seat USB charging centre console mod. Part was purchased from AliExpress.

Luckily due to me having the factory wireless charging module (before it was dropped shortly thereafter), it meant I could access the multi plug for the cigarette lighter though the cubby under the arm rest (by unplugging and removing the 2nd USB socket and front plate in the armrest cubby), meaning I didn’t have to strip down the centre console.

Seems to fit like a glove and looks factory and works brilliantly. Note these are power only (not data), the 2 data & power USB plugs in the car remain up front. Took about 30 mins all in. I’d guess a couple of hours if you have to strip the centre console.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50093997282_08c1a29528_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jjCQ9j)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50093180408_03bc4ee90b_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jjyDjh)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50093762926_fa09f19687_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jjBCtG)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Pretzel on 09 July 2020, 14:16

Excellent

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clarky92 on 09 July 2020, 14:26

Quote from: Sootchucker on 09 July 2020, 13:52

Right, just finished fitting the rear seat USB charging centre console mod. Part was purchased from AliExpress.

Luckily due to me having the factory wireless charging module (before it was dropped shortly thereafter), it meant I could access the multi plug for the cigarette lighter though the cubby under the arm rest (by unplugging and removing the 2nd USB socket and front plate in the armrest cubby), meaning I didn’t have to strip down the centre console.

Seems to fit like a glove and looks factory and works brilliantly. Note these are power only (not data), the 2 data & power USB plugs in the car remain up front. Took about 30 mins all in. I’d guess a couple of hours if you have to strip the centre console.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50093997282_08c1a29528_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jjCQ9j)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50093180408_03bc4ee90b_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jjyDjh)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50093762926_fa09f19687_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jjBCtG)

Do you have a link for the floor mats?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Popinman on 09 July 2020, 14:41

Quote from: Sootchucker on 09 July 2020, 13:52

Right, just finished fitting the rear seat USB charging centre console mod. Part was purchased from AliExpress.

Luckily due to me having the factory wireless charging module (before it was dropped shortly thereafter), it meant I could access the multi plug for the cigarette lighter though the cubby under the arm rest (by unplugging and removing the 2nd USB socket and front plate in the armrest cubby), meaning I didn’t have to strip down the centre console.

Seems to fit like a glove and looks factory and works brilliantly. Note these are power only (not data), the 2 data & power USB plugs in the car remain up front. Took about 30 mins all in. I’d guess a couple of hours if you have to strip the centre console.

That looks very cool. Well done fella.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Paul70 on 11 July 2020, 19:52

Changed back to my winter wheel set up with cross climates as I will be doing a few motorway journeys back up to Newcastle in the next weeks and no point wearing my CUP2s with over 1000 motorway miles. Much prefer the stance of the 8 inch rim ET45 wheel so I need to get spacers for my belvederes. Will give the belvederes a good clean and seal then when they are off the car; better late than never!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 12 July 2020, 14:40

All wheels off to give a thorough clean.
I know it takes longer but there is something more satisfying about doing them 100%.

Finally got round to cleaning up the hubs. Mine hadn't rusted like some but it always did annoy me.


(https://i.imgur.com/oyoiQqm.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/38p41T2.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/QFy3YUG.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/pG4ILs7.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/KUEsLYg.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 12 July 2020, 14:56

Looking great :smiley: I need to get my wheels off soon for a deep clean. Did you paint your hubs, if so, what with? That's another job on my list. My 2015 PP hubs were still good when I sold it but my new car hubs were worse at a few months old when I picked it up :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: jv on 12 July 2020, 15:41

Proper job there p3asa!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 12 July 2020, 21:03

Quote from: Watts on 12 July 2020, 14:56

Looking great :smiley: I need to get my wheels off soon for a deep clean. Did you paint your hubs, if so, what with? That's another job on my list. My 2015 PP hubs were still good when I sold it but my new car hubs were worse at a few months old when I picked it up :rolleyes:

I think its just your luck with the hubs. My wifes's GTI was full of rust after 6 months and the dealer refused to sort them.
Mine just looked tired and rundown.

I just used hammerite silver.

I'd painted my daughters Polo's hubs when she first got it and it lasted for 4 years!!

Quote from: jv on 12 July 2020, 15:41

Proper job there p3asa!

Thanks. My hands are paying for it now with all those chemicals  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 13 July 2020, 10:42

Quote from: Watts on 12 July 2020, 14:56

Looking great :smiley: I need to get my wheels off soon for a deep clean. Did you paint your hubs, if so, what with? That's another job on my list. My 2015 PP hubs were still good when I sold it but my new car hubs were worse at a few months old when I picked it up :rolleyes:

Might have been taken down to a cheap hand carwash by the previous owner as they use some pretty harmful chemicals. Saw a 69 plate Evoque at our nursery and the callipers were completely rusted. And yet people will still go and pay £6 or £7 for a wash.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Popinman on 13 July 2020, 13:48

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 13 July 2020, 10:42

Quote from: Watts on 12 July 2020, 14:56

Looking great :smiley: I need to get my wheels off soon for a deep clean. Did you paint your hubs, if so, what with? That's another job on my list. My 2015 PP hubs were still good when I sold it but my new car hubs were worse at a few months old when I picked it up :rolleyes:

Might have been taken down to a cheap hand carwash by the previous owner as they use some pretty harmful chemicals. Saw a 69 plate Evoque at our nursery and the callipers were completely rusted. And yet people will still go and pay £6 or £7 for a wash.

100% agree. My 2018 (new to me) has rust over ever bit of every hub, no doubt the result of cheap, acid based car washing.... I've just corrected the paintwork (to approx. 80% swirl & hologram free), so next on my jobs list is getting some silver Hammerite on those hubs  :angry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 13 July 2020, 14:03

Quote from: Popinman on 13 July 2020, 13:48

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 13 July 2020, 10:42

Quote from: Watts on 12 July 2020, 14:56

Looking great :smiley: I need to get my wheels off soon for a deep clean. Did you paint your hubs, if so, what with? That's another job on my list. My 2015 PP hubs were still good when I sold it but my new car hubs were worse at a few months old when I picked it up :rolleyes:

Might have been taken down to a cheap hand carwash by the previous owner as they use some pretty harmful chemicals. Saw a 69 plate Evoque at our nursery and the callipers were completely rusted. And yet people will still go and pay £6 or £7 for a wash.

100% agree. My 2018 (new to me) has rust over ever bit of every hub, no doubt the result of cheap, acid based car washing.... I've just corrected the paintwork (to approx. 80% swirl & hologram free), so next on my jobs list is getting some silver Hammerite on those hubs  :angry:

I don't think the newer GTI hubs are great anyway, mine had bits of rust and I'd used safe, chemical-free products from new.

My new 330e has incredible hubs which almost mirror-like. Interested to see how they look over time.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: r600_clubsport on 13 July 2020, 17:35

Had my new alloys/tyres fitted

(https://i.ibb.co/6rWfXQc/107909705-3107369102646168-3405529551456657205-o.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/N7w9FNC/107833945-3107369099312835-398236713306827748-o.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: My other womans a vw. on 13 July 2020, 20:29

That looks magic,haven’t seen a clubsport in that colour before-is this the one that’s had PPF applied?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: r600_clubsport on 13 July 2020, 20:36

Quote from: My other womans a vw. on 13 July 2020, 20:29

That looks magic,haven’t seen a clubsport in that colour before-is this the one that’s had PPF applied?

Yeah this is the one

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: My other womans a vw. on 13 July 2020, 20:49

Very nice indeed,3 doors look miles better in my opinion,especially in that colour.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 13 July 2020, 21:40

@r600_clubsport; Wheels look really good. I’ve always liked BBS alloys and IMO the CI-R’s look quite OEM.

BBS CI-R alloys + Carbon Grey Clubsport = a great combination.


 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: r600_clubsport on 13 July 2020, 21:47

Quote from: SRGTD on 13 July 2020, 21:40

@r600_clubsport; Wheels look really good. I’ve always liked BBS alloys and IMO the CI-R’s look quite OEM.

BBS CI-R alloys + Carbon Grey Clubsport = a great combination.

yeah i'm really happy with them, just need to get it lowered abit (KW V3's) & spacer on the rear - only about 11 or 12mm, stance will be perfect then

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Zermatt on 14 July 2020, 07:33

Drove down to Caffeine & Machine yesterday for lunch, which was really well organised- needed to book a spot online first.  But the team were very organised and an eclectic mix of cars from an immaculate Nissan Bluebird to a Lamborghini Hurcan Performante turned up.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: r600_clubsport on 14 July 2020, 11:24

Another little job done, fitted new badge to the front & used the one that came for the rear instead to go on the engine cover.

(https://i.ibb.co/56CJyBw/107869302-297439838277395-3525794480678439784-n.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/m40psyh/107877568-297439851610727-8083003376117810046-n.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monsta on 14 July 2020, 13:45

Quote from: r600_clubsport on 14 July 2020, 11:24

Another little job done, fitted new badge to the front & used the one that came for the rear instead to go on the engine cover.

These look awesome, does the TSI emblem on the engine cover come off or did you have to get the dremel out?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: r600_clubsport on 14 July 2020, 13:46

Quote from: monsta on 14 July 2020, 13:45

Quote from: r600_clubsport on 14 July 2020, 11:24

Another little job done, fitted new badge to the front & used the one that came for the rear instead to go on the engine cover.

These look awesome, does the TSI emblem on the engine cover come off or did you have to get the dremel out?

cut out with stanley knife  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: RichardP on 17 July 2020, 07:34

Quote from: r600_clubsport on 13 July 2020, 21:47

Quote from: SRGTD on 13 July 2020, 21:40

@r600_clubsport; Wheels look really good. I’ve always liked BBS alloys and IMO the CI-R’s look quite OEM.

BBS CI-R alloys + Carbon Grey Clubsport = a great combination.

yeah i'm really happy with them, just need to get it lowered abit (KW V3's) & spacer on the rear - only about 11 or 12mm, stance will be perfect then

Great looking Clubsport a nice change from white! When you have fitted the spacers could you post pics? Iam thinking along the same lines for my white one!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MK7heaven on 17 July 2020, 16:54

Just an additional dashboard installed...

https://vimeo.com/439305415

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: r600_clubsport on 17 July 2020, 17:13

Quote from: RichardP on 17 July 2020, 07:34

Quote from: r600_clubsport on 13 July 2020, 21:47

Quote from: SRGTD on 13 July 2020, 21:40

@r600_clubsport; Wheels look really good. I’ve always liked BBS alloys and IMO the CI-R’s look quite OEM.

BBS CI-R alloys + Carbon Grey Clubsport = a great combination.

yeah i'm really happy with them, just need to get it lowered abit (KW V3's) & spacer on the rear - only about 11 or 12mm, stance will be perfect then

Great looking Clubsport a nice change from white! When you have fitted the spacers could you post pics? Iam thinking along the same lines for my white one!

thanks, yeah will do. Just went and booked it in with the garage today for the coilovers and rear spacers. Hopefully they arrive next week.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: jv on 17 July 2020, 19:13

Quote from: MK7heaven on 17 July 2020, 16:54

Just an additional dashboard installed...

https://vimeo.com/439305415

Think we need a full review of that :afro:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MK7heaven on 17 July 2020, 19:32

Quote from: jv on 17 July 2020, 19:13

Quote from: MK7heaven on 17 July 2020, 16:54

Just an additional dashboard installed...

https://vimeo.com/439305415

Think we need a full review of that :afro:

Will do it. Maybe the review is worth a new thread.
Let me try to start it to exchange ideas on the dashboard.

...
In the following: http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=286688.0

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Norwich7point5 on 21 July 2020, 20:47

Just a minor one; got rid of the God awful main dealer fob and replaced it with something much nicer.
Yeah yeah, I know it's GTD and not GTI but I can live with that! :grin:

(https://i.imgur.com/8XCTDzF.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/dmatUpJ.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mistac on 21 July 2020, 20:52

Thanks to Tallpaul for his advice  - I now have a permanent wlan (data) feed to feed carnet - probably wont use it that much but its there if needed!

  (https://i.postimg.cc/pmknw0xN/IMG-2263.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/pmknw0xN)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 22 July 2020, 10:32

Quote from: Norwich7point5 on 21 July 2020, 20:47

Just a minor one; got rid of the God awful main dealer fob and replaced it with something much nicer.
Yeah yeah, I know it's GTD and not GTI but I can live with that! :grin:

(https://i.imgur.com/8XCTDzF.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/dmatUpJ.jpg)

Much better but they do the correct colour GTi one, I sold mine recently on here.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Norwich7point5 on 22 July 2020, 18:05

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 22 July 2020, 10:32

Quote from: Norwich7point5 on 21 July 2020, 20:47

Just a minor one; got rid of the God awful main dealer fob and replaced it with something much nicer.
Yeah yeah, I know it's GTD and not GTI but I can live with that! :grin:

(https://i.imgur.com/8XCTDzF.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/dmatUpJ.jpg)

Much better but they do the correct colour GTi one, I sold mine recently on here.

Do they? I searched high and low for one!! Even the hopeless dealer couldn't find a GTI one.
There were some on eBay but I wanted OEM.
If anyone has a link to a GTI one I'd appreciate it

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rajb on 22 July 2020, 22:44

Quote from: Norwich7point5 on 21 July 2020, 20:47

Just a minor one; got rid of the God awful main dealer fob and replaced it with something much nicer.
Yeah yeah, I know it's GTD and not GTI but I can live with that! :grin:

(https://i.imgur.com/8XCTDzF.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/dmatUpJ.jpg)

Nice. I bought a nice CF one when I bought my car last year.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rajb on 22 July 2020, 22:46

I haven't really done anything of late to any of the cars which is unlike me but with lockdown I've done the same as most and spent a fortune on tech and other stuff for the home/garden lol.

But I finally gave my OZ 19's in for a refurb as always hated them being black.

Picked them up today and had them redone in Audi Grey (they called it that). Absolutely love the look of them. Need to give them a clean and put some wax on them and will get some pics up once they're on at the weekend.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 23 July 2020, 00:30

Embarrassed to say I deliberately tried to see how many miles I could get out of a 38 mile trip in the R with a mixture of motorway and round the houses.
It was at 44.3 but by the time I got my phone out and took the picture it had dropped slightly.
I recon I could have got more if I had put it into Eco mode and used the freewheel feature on a couple of small hills I went down.
Not bad for a car that has so much power on tap.

(https://i.imgur.com/fSV458r.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 23 July 2020, 06:16

Quote from: p3asa on 23 July 2020, 00:30

Embarrassed to say I deliberately tried to see how many miles I could get out of a 38 mile trip in the R with a mixture of motorway and round the houses.
It was at 44.3 but by the time I got my phone out and took the picture it had dropped slightly.
I recon I could have got more if I had put it into Eco mode and used the freewheel feature on a couple of small hills I went down.
Not bad for a car that has so much power on tap.

(https://i.imgur.com/fSV458r.jpg)

Good effort. I managed 42 in my TCR on a 19 mile journey the other day. I wasn't trying, it was just most of it was 40s with average speed cameras so had no choice.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 23 July 2020, 07:02

Traded my 7 PP in yesterday for a TCR that was ordered at the beginning of January. Easy 50 odd mile journey straight to my detailer and got 40mpg. 👍

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: king monkey on 24 July 2020, 11:38

Took mine to get the windscreen replaced today. Always worries me leaving it somewhere.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clarky92 on 24 July 2020, 17:26

Polished a small area of a bird crap etching in the clear coat, 99% improvement. Seagulls take such big nasty craps, I hate working next to the sea. Might invest in a car tent for my space in the work car park  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 24 July 2020, 20:53

Quote from: clarky92 on 24 July 2020, 17:26

Polished a small area of a bird crap etching in the clear coat, 99% improvement. Seagulls take such big nasty craps, I hate working next to the sea. Might invest in a car tent for my space in the work car park  :grin:

I live on the coast and seagull sh!te has got worse over lockdown - not so many people at the coast dropping chips for the seagulls making them do some serious scavenging? The stuff I've seen on mine seems to be full of seaweed and sand. I'd shoot the lot of them, they're a menace.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gtiless on 24 July 2020, 21:09

Quote from: Norwich7point5 on 22 July 2020, 18:05

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 22 July 2020, 10:32

Quote from: Norwich7point5 on 21 July 2020, 20:47

Just a minor one; got rid of the God awful main dealer fob and replaced it with something much nicer.
Yeah yeah, I know it's GTD and not GTI but I can live with that! :grin:

(https://i.imgur.com/8XCTDzF.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/dmatUpJ.jpg)

Much better but they do the correct colour GTi one, I sold mine recently on here.

Do they? I searched high and low for one!! Even the hopeless dealer couldn't find a GTI one.
There were some on eBay but I wanted OEM.
If anyone has a link to a GTI one I'd appreciate it

Ive got a genuine GTI one if you want it, it can be yours for £12 including postage!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Norwich7point5 on 25 July 2020, 14:25

Quote from: Gtiless on 24 July 2020, 21:09

Quote from: Norwich7point5 on 22 July 2020, 18:05

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 22 July 2020, 10:32

Quote from: Norwich7point5 on 21 July 2020, 20:47

Just a minor one; got rid of the God awful main dealer fob and replaced it with something much nicer.
Yeah yeah, I know it's GTD and not GTI but I can live with that! :grin:

(https://i.imgur.com/8XCTDzF.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/dmatUpJ.jpg)

Much better but they do the correct colour GTi one, I sold mine recently on here.

Do they? I searched high and low for one!! Even the hopeless dealer couldn't find a GTI one.
There were some on eBay but I wanted OEM.
If anyone has a link to a GTI one I'd appreciate it

Ive got a genuine GTI one if you want it, it can be yours for £12 including postage!!

Oh definitely! Have you a piccy of it?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gtiless on 25 July 2020, 22:36

Thanks for the interest the Gti keyring has been sold to the first PM i received.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mooresey on 26 July 2020, 10:36

Quote from: Norwich7point5 on 21 July 2020, 20:47

Just a minor one; got rid of the God awful main dealer fob and replaced it with something much nicer.
Yeah yeah, I know it's GTD and not GTI but I can live with that! :grin:

(https://i.imgur.com/8XCTDzF.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/dmatUpJ.jpg)

Where did you get this from? All I can find are GTI style ones

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 26 July 2020, 16:59

What I did to my Mk7 on Friday was traded it in against a rather nice 3-door R.

I had been casually looking at R's (which doesn't sound right if you say it aloud) for a while, and had a wish list which was:

3-door

DSG

White, Lapiz Blue or whatever the dark metallic grey is called.

Pretorias

Low mileage

And one with most of those (apart from the wheels) came along.  Cadiz wheels, which I've never been particularly keen on, but they're unmarked, and the paint finish implies that it's been well looked after.  It has just over 20,000 miles, having been registered in December 2015.

It would have been rude not to...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 26 July 2020, 17:02

Sounds great Dr Mike! But what colour did you get?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 26 July 2020, 23:01

Congrats Dr Mike, sounds like you’ve picked up a nice example.
It’s fairly easy to pick up a set of Pretorias with a bit of patience. They’ll be with the effort.
Personally I’d get a set of replicas but I get that most people would prefer to stay with OEM for obvious reasons.


Congrats too to mcmaddy, a bit delayed as I’ve been offline for a wee while but it’s really good to see your TCR has finally made it through to you.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 27 July 2020, 06:23

Quote from: Watts on 26 July 2020, 17:02

Sounds great Dr Mike! But what colour did you get?

Thanks, Watts, and Exonian - I know that you're the Forum wheel guru, I'm going to look back over your posts for inspiration. 

It's the metallic grey, haven't got round to finding out what it's called yet.  Plenty of other things to do, including drive it!

My initial thoughts?  Overall, it's very impressive, like a GTI only more so in every respect that matters - the extra weight is the first thing that you notice, but that's largely taken care of by the increased power, which is in turn harnessed by a more taut feel to the chassis, and bigger brakes. 

Many years ago I had the opportunity to drive a limited edition VW Motorsport MkII GTI, which had a supercharged 16v engine, and 4WD.  I drove it for a magazine photo shoot, and at the time I felt that it was one of the best cars that I had ever driven.  The R is definitely one of the best cars that I have ever owned - I had a Caterham, which is in a different league in terms of responsiveness and sheer performance, but that can't be compared to the R in any way.

I'm going to have a neighbour run his OBD diagnostic device on it, not that it feels as though there's anything wrong, but just to check for any fault codes, and have the suspension alignment checked.  One rear disc has some scoring, mentioned on the first MOT, and if I decide to keep the wheels, I'll put a set of Michelin PS4's on them.

Otherwise, I'm just enjoying it.  I'll put some pictures up as soon as real life stops getting in the way of the important stuff.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 27 July 2020, 07:04

Quote from: Exonian on 26 July 2020, 23:01

Congrats too to mcmaddy, a bit delayed as I’ve been offline for a wee while but it’s really good to see your TCR has finally made it through to you.

Cheers, haven't driven it much as it's at the detailers. Should have it back Wednesday hopefully 👍

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: steve12345 on 27 July 2020, 07:58

Tried out the new bike carrier on the weekend, the treefrog Pro 2.

Really pleased with this, worked a treat and felt very strong.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/JtxXE8e97KMVvkiD8

(https://photos.app.goo.gl/JtxXE8e97KMVvkiD8)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 27 July 2020, 09:11

wow, never seen a bike carrier like that before. Is the roof panel strong enough to not bend or dent with the lateral corning forces with just section cups fitting it to the roof ?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Rob_benton on 27 July 2020, 10:01

Quote from: Sootchucker on 27 July 2020, 09:11

wow, never seen a bike carrier like that before. Is the roof panel strong enough to not bend or dent with the lateral corning forces with just section cups fitting it to the roof ?

That is brave. The roof panel is very thin and flexes a lot when I machine polish mine. It’s very easy to dent.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: steve12345 on 27 July 2020, 12:21

I was worried about this too and yes the roof panel dose flex a little in the middle. The front mount with the 4 suction cups is close to the windscreen this area of the roof is pretty firm. If you had a coupe or panoramic roof (that doesn’t open) it would be better to attach to the glass.

Once the bikes are in place there is very little flex, I gave them a push and pull and couldn't see any obvious moment in the roof panel. My brother in law followed me in his car and he said the bikes barely moved even at motorway speeds, of course I was driving super cautiously. The suction cups are very strong.

pixelcellar suggested this type of carrier to me on another thread that I started a while back. It's a really good solution for someone who wants a super easy and quick way to attach the bikes to the car and still have access to the boot. Best of all it takes up very little space in the boot when not in use, can easily fit under the boot floor. No doubt roof bars and bike carrier will be stronger but for me it’s not worth the faff and then having to find somewhere to store everything too. After getting over my initial concerns and actually using it I’m really pleased with it. Only time will tell if it will cause any issues to the roof, I’ll keep a close eye on it!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dereks on 27 July 2020, 14:41

Major service and mot at the stealers.

No issues (63 plate and 33k) other than all the brakes are at 75% wear. Annoyingly there’s is an advisory on the MOT for a slight nick out of one of the rear tyres.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Norwich7point5 on 28 July 2020, 08:01

Quote from: Mooresey on 26 July 2020, 10:36

Quote from: Norwich7point5 on 21 July 2020, 20:47

Just a minor one; got rid of the God awful main dealer fob and replaced it with something much nicer.
Yeah yeah, I know it's GTD and not GTI but I can live with that! :grin:

(https://i.imgur.com/8XCTDzF.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/dmatUpJ.jpg)

Where did you get this from? All I can find are GTI style ones

From the stealer; part number V5GD 087 010 'Key Tag'.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 28 July 2020, 14:49

Quote from: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 27 July 2020, 06:23

Thanks, Watts, and Exonian - I know that you're the Forum wheel guru, I'm going to look back over your posts for inspiration. 

It's the metallic grey, haven't got round to finding out what it's called yet.  Plenty of other things to do, including drive it!

My initial thoughts?  Overall, it's very impressive, like a GTI only more so in every respect that matters - the extra weight is the first thing that you notice, but that's largely taken care of by the increased power, which is in turn harnessed by a more taut feel to the chassis, and bigger brakes. 

Many years ago I had the opportunity to drive a limited edition VW Motorsport MkII GTI, which had a supercharged 16v engine, and 4WD.  I drove it for a magazine photo shoot, and at the time I felt that it was one of the best cars that I had ever driven.  The R is definitely one of the best cars that I have ever owned - I had a Caterham, which is in a different league in terms of responsiveness and sheer performance, but that can't be compared to the R in any way.

I'm going to have a neighbour run his OBD diagnostic device on it, not that it feels as though there's anything wrong, but just to check for any fault codes, and have the suspension alignment checked.  One rear disc has some scoring, mentioned on the first MOT, and if I decide to keep the wheels, I'll put a set of Michelin PS4's on them.

Otherwise, I'm just enjoying it.  I'll put some pictures up as soon as real life stops getting in the way of the important stuff.

I think guru might be stretching it somewhat  :grin:

To be honest the mk7 is such a shape that very few wheels designs actually improve upon the factory look and after all these years I still think the Pretoria is by far the best looking wheel fitted to the mk7, so much so that there are probably dozens of styles released in the last few years that I’ve not even noticed as I’ve completely taken my eyes off the ball.
When something is just *right* it’s when everything else in the field of vision just blurs out and that’s where I put the Pretoria style as far as wheels and mk7’s go.
My internal wheel encyclopaedia has slipped I’m afraid.

A set of Pretoria reps in a slightly more aggressive offset would in my opinion be the perfect addition to your car with the new tyre cost pretty much recouped from selling the Cadiz.
Or keep the Cadiz as full sized spares, which is what I’d likely do.

The car sounds a beauty btw Dr Mike.

The grey was called Limestone on the pre-FL cars and was changed to Indium in 2017 with the facelift launch.

The R is a great car and I can never understand why people say they’re dull to drive. Granted it’s impossible to use anywhere near all of the performance on the public roads but play to their strengths and they’re huge fun to drive. Not perfect but still not really bettered within the segment.

You are very privileged to have driven a G60 Limited! The car that spawned a whole generation to want to change the red mk2 GTI grille stripe to light blue!! From memory they were 210 bhp? That was the stuff dreams were made of back then and yet regular production GTI’s have been over that figure for more than 10 years.
Never mind temperamental Italian exotica, the G60 Limited was my dream car when I was in my ‘20s. I only ever saw a couple at Inters when it was at the TRL. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: king monkey on 28 July 2020, 15:21

Sometimes I wonder if people think the R is dull because they’ve read it somewhere so that’s it. Incredible grip, great performance and practicality, a real every day car. I wonder if it had gti on the front some would think differently from others I’ve spoken to.

The R is just vastly different from the Gti. I honestly don’t prefer an R over a gti or vice versa.

Indium is a brilliant colour. Enjoy!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: DanDuda48 on 28 July 2020, 15:48

Can't wait to see the pictures, mcmaddy!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gixerste on 28 July 2020, 18:10

Bought a TCR backbox  from Germany just waiting for it to arrive now😉

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 28 July 2020, 18:18

Quote from: king monkey on 28 July 2020, 15:21

Sometimes I wonder if people think the R is dull because they’ve read it somewhere so that’s it. Incredible grip, great performance and practicality, a real every day car. I wonder if it had gti on the front some would think differently from others I’ve spoken to.

The R is just vastly different from the Gti. I honestly don’t prefer an R over a gti or vice versa.

Indium is a brilliant colour. Enjoy!!

The R is just too good at handling its power. On decent tyres you have to do something truly daft on black ice to get it to become unstuck.

It also seems pretty tame in the power delivery until you wind it up past 4000 rpm

Most hot hatches feel a bit twitchy when you push them hard, it does excite a bit to know there are boundaries...the R has no boundaries you can push driving it legally.

Its just so refined in pushing the power out. It was a similar thing when I was 18 and got ket loose with my boss's Granada Scorpio Cosworth back in 1993. So fast yet so refined in delivery.

I kept my R 46 months, but the gritty gearbox marred the experience, especially when 3 different dealership groups wouldn't even look at what I assumed would be a simple linkage adjustment.

It only really excited me when hoofing it in a straight line, to the red line. It seems odd to criticise something for being too good at its job, but it does have a totally different character to the GTI.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: boardlord on 28 July 2020, 23:23

Quote from: gixerste on 28 July 2020, 18:10

Bought a TCR backbox  from Germany just waiting for it to arrive now😉

What are you fitting it too and where did you order it? Looking forward to some feedback  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Yusee on 28 July 2020, 23:25

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 28 July 2020, 18:18

Quote from: king monkey on 28 July 2020, 15:21

Sometimes I wonder if people think the R is dull because they’ve read it somewhere so that’s it. Incredible grip, great performance and practicality, a real every day car. I wonder if it had gti on the front some would think differently from others I’ve spoken to.

The R is just vastly different from the Gti. I honestly don’t prefer an R over a gti or vice versa.

Indium is a brilliant colour. Enjoy!!

The R is just too good at handling its power. On decent tyres you have to do something truly daft on black ice to get it to become unstuck.

It also seems pretty tame in the power delivery until you wind it up past 4000 rpm

Most hot hatches feel a bit twitchy when you push them hard, it does excite a bit to know there are boundaries...the R has no boundaries you can push driving it legally.

Its just so refined in pushing the power out. It was a similar thing when I was 18 and got ket loose with my boss's Granada Scorpio Cosworth back in 1993. So fast yet so refined in delivery.

I kept my R 46 months, but the gritty gearbox marred the experience, especially when 3 different dealership groups wouldn't even look at what I assumed would be a simple linkage adjustment.

It only really excited me when hoofing it in a straight line, to the red line. It seems odd to criticise something for being too good at its job, but it does have a totally different character to the GTI.

You should've just got the linkage adjustment done yourself if they were refusing a warranty claim. I must say mine has been incredibly slick since mine was done ( and I think I was fortunate that the first garage misdiagnosed as a worn clutch on the basis that the pedal felt heavy, otherwise I may well have got the same response you did).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 29 July 2020, 06:03

^ The whole issue was just indicative of how sh!te the VW warranty is these days. Dealerships sending you off with a flea in your ear for legitimate warranty claims because they're afraid of doing work and not getting reimbursed for it. I do wonder how bad other marques are for this.

Part of the problem was how rare the R was in manual, they had no other vehicles to test for a basis of comparison and they accepted it as characteristic of the R with a manual box.

Unfortunately, more recent experiences have shown VW are getting worse for warranty refusal.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 29 July 2020, 12:21

Wash day today and a top up wax. More work to be done but gradually getting the finish nearer to where I want it to be.

(https://i.postimg.cc/vZsYWSTq/20200729-121327.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Xps6WLwd)

(https://i.postimg.cc/jdNqnrxn/20200729-121403.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/D8v3RHb7)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: king monkey on 29 July 2020, 12:57

I’m not sure those pictures should be legal! Looking fantastic.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 29 July 2020, 13:31

Quote from: king monkey on 29 July 2020, 12:57

I’m not sure those pictures should be legal! Looking fantastic.

 :grin: Thanks!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 29 July 2020, 13:40

I always found it hard to get a good deep gloss on a white car (not least to photograph it), but you seem to have succeeded. Looks very nice.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 29 July 2020, 13:58

Quote from: Watts on 29 July 2020, 12:21

Wash day today and a top up wax. More work to be done but gradually getting the finish nearer to where I want it to be.


(https://i.postimg.cc/jdNqnrxn/20200729-121403.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/D8v3RHb7)

Looking good Watts!

Followed a TCR today, seen a couple of times in Sheffield. I know some owners haven't seen another on the road so thought I'd share this one! Made me want another Golf....  :whistle:

(https://i.postimg.cc/mDJFDzFN/fullsizeoutput-4d0.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/G8PpgpKH)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 29 July 2020, 14:03

Quote from: Watts on 29 July 2020, 12:21

Wash day today and a top up wax. More work to be done but gradually getting the finish nearer to where I want it to be.

Looking good @Watts. Nice Lupo parked up on the opposite side of the street too.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 29 July 2020, 14:39

Quote from: Sootchucker on 29 July 2020, 13:40

I always found it hard to get a good deep gloss on a white car (not least to photograph it), but you seem to have succeeded. Looks very nice.

Thanks for that :smiley:. TR was a much more rewarding colour to wash but still pleased with the Oryx, just wish it would sparkle a bit more.

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 29 July 2020, 13:58

Looking good Watts!

Followed a TCR today, seen a couple of times in Sheffield. I know some owners haven't seen another on the road so thought I'd share this one! Made me want another Golf....  :whistle:

Cheers Jim! I've only seen two TCRs on the road, one was German registered in black, not the best colour for a TCR.

Quote from: SRGTD on 29 July 2020, 14:03

Looking good @Watts. Nice Lupo parked up on the opposite side of the street too.

Cheers SR! The Lupo is my OH's, I'm fairly certain it hasn't been washed this year, it's filthy! May give it a wash for her next week.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Eccie on 29 July 2020, 15:29

Quote from: Watts on 29 July 2020, 14:39

Quote from: Sootchucker on 29 July 2020, 13:40

I always found it hard to get a good deep gloss on a white car (not least to photograph it), but you seem to have succeeded. Looks very nice.

Thanks for that :smiley:. TR was a much more rewarding colour to wash but still pleased with the Oryx, just wish it would sparkle a bit more.

Watts you should try a sealant instead of wax, I’ve always found it to work better on white cars, i feel it gives them a little more bling or pop - you could just do the bonnet and see if it gives you anything extra

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 29 July 2020, 15:49

Quote from: Eccie on 29 July 2020, 15:29

Watts you should try a sealant instead of wax, I’ve always found it to work better on white cars, i feel it gives them a little more bling or pop - you could just do the bonnet and see if it gives you anything extra

Thanks for that, interesting. I've a bottle of Gtechniq C2v3, I could try that. Any particular sealant you're thinking of?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 29 July 2020, 15:55

(https://i.ibb.co/d4D4Vvm/AE3-B50-A0-6-BE6-41-BE-9-B02-69-D67-B9-DEF1-F-1-201-a.jpg) (https://ibb.co/F4z4y1H)

It's a lovely bright sunny day today in deepest Hampshire, ideal unless you're trying to take a few Q&D iPhone shots of a very shiny car.  Mustn't complain, so here it is.  From the state of the paintwork, and the complete absence of swirls, holograms or other nasties, it's either been very well looked after, or been detailed recently.  The condition of the wheels would seem to indicate the former, as there are no kerbing marks on any of them.

The "to do" list includes a trip to my local wheel alignment chap - it feels straight, but I just want to make sure, and check for any fault codes.  Otherwise, it seems to be in excellent shape, so I'll just drive it and enjoy it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 29 July 2020, 16:04

Quote from: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 29 July 2020, 15:55

It's a lovely bright sunny day today in deepest Hampshire, ideal unless you're trying to take a few Q&D iPhone shots of a very shiny car.  Mustn't complain, so here it is.  From the state of the paintwork, and the complete absence of swirls, holograms or other nasties, it's either been very well looked after, or been detailed recently.  The condition of the wheels would seem to indicate the former, as there are no kerbing marks on any of them.

The "to do" list includes a trip to my local wheel alignment chap - it feels straight, but I just want to make sure, and check for any fault codes.  Otherwise, it seems to be in excellent shape, so I'll just drive it and enjoy it.

Looks great Dr Mike. A Limestone Grey three door R is probably quite a rare beast.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 29 July 2020, 16:18

That looks in remarkable condition Dr Mike, lovely gloss, you must be very pleased :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Yusee on 29 July 2020, 16:19

I was going to ask what colour that is. Easily the nicest looking R I’ve seen, not sure whether because 3 door or the colour.
Almost as desirable as a gti- almost.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 29 July 2020, 16:48

The R looks stunning Dr Mike, definitely sounds like it’s been a well loved example.



Watts, the TCR doesn’t look too shabby either. Looking at the first photo, just to the left of the tail light... looks like you need a trip to the barbers If that’s your reflection!  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Eccie on 29 July 2020, 17:05

Quote from: Watts on 29 July 2020, 15:49

Quote from: Eccie on 29 July 2020, 15:29

Watts you should try a sealant instead of wax, I’ve always found it to work better on white cars, i feel it gives them a little more bling or pop - you could just do the bonnet and see if it gives you anything extra

Thanks for that, interesting. I've a bottle of Gtechniq C2v3, I could try that. Any particular sealant you're thinking of?

I’ve used carpro reload for a good few years now

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 29 July 2020, 17:46

Quote from: Watts on 29 July 2020, 16:18

That looks in remarkable condition Dr Mike, lovely gloss, you must be very pleased :smiley:

Thank you, I am.  I'm impressed by the performance, but it's hard to explore the capabilities of the chassis when you're constrained by holidaymakers, the indigenous wildlife (who all seem to have become accustomed to having the Forest roads to themselves during lockdown, and haven't realised that there are far more peole and vehicles around now), cyclists and a blanket 40mph speed limit.  I need to take it out to some of my favourite roads in West Sussex, and learn a bit more about it.

It reminds me in many ways of the original Audi Quattro, and it's a similar story in that the laws of physics will still apply, but you'll be going a lot faster when they do.  The General Manager of a VW/Audi dealership, as they were back in the '80's, managed to blag a Quattro as his company car, and wrote it off, together with a brick garden wall, when his enthusiasm exceeded his talent on a quiet country road late one night.

Having looked at the car's MOT history, it actually failed its' first test for a cut in a rear tyre, and there's an advisory for rear brake disc scoring - am I right in thinking that this is a known issue on the R?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 29 July 2020, 17:59

Quote from: Exonian on 29 July 2020, 16:48

Watts, the TCR doesn’t look too shabby either. Looking at the first photo, just to the left of the tail light... looks like you need a trip to the barbers If that’s your reflection!  :laugh:

 :grin: I wish! The only place on my head that can grow hair seems to be my ears these days!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 29 July 2020, 18:04

Quote from: Eccie on 29 July 2020, 17:05

I’ve used carpro reload for a good few years now

Thanks for the recommendation, I shall keep that in mind :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 29 July 2020, 18:23

Quote from: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 29 July 2020, 17:46

Thank you, I am.  I'm impressed by the performance, but it's hard to explore the capabilities of the chassis when you're constrained by holidaymakers, the indigenous wildlife (who all seem to have become accustomed to having the Forest roads to themselves during lockdown, and haven't realised that there are far more peole and vehicles around now), cyclists and a blanket 40mph speed limit.  I need to take it out to some of my favourite roads in West Sussex, and learn a bit more about it.

It reminds me in many ways of the original Audi Quattro, and it's a similar story in that the laws of physics will still apply, but you'll be going a lot faster when they do.  The General Manager of a VW/Audi dealership, as they were back in the '80's, managed to blag a Quattro as his company car, and wrote it off, together with a brick garden wall, when his enthusiasm exceeded his talent on a quiet country road late one night.

Having looked at the car's MOT history, it actually failed its' first test for a cut in a rear tyre, and there's an advisory for rear brake disc scoring - am I right in thinking that this is a known issue on the R?

Definitely going to be some great drives out to be had in Sussex! Scored rear discs seems to be a common feature on GTIs too, in your R's case, it might not be helped by such a low mileage. Get them checked out but if you are going to use the car regularly then perhaps a bit more wear will even them out. If not, a replacement set of rear discs and pads won't be expensive.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: king monkey on 29 July 2020, 19:16

Quote from: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 29 July 2020, 15:55

(https://i.ibb.co/d4D4Vvm/AE3-B50-A0-6-BE6-41-BE-9-B02-69-D67-B9-DEF1-F-1-201-a.jpg) (https://ibb.co/F4z4y1H)

It's a lovely bright sunny day today in deepest Hampshire, ideal unless you're trying to take a few Q&D iPhone shots of a very shiny car.  Mustn't complain, so here it is.  From the state of the paintwork, and the complete absence of swirls, holograms or other nasties, it's either been very well looked after, or been detailed recently.  The condition of the wheels would seem to indicate the former, as there are no kerbing marks on any of them.

The "to do" list includes a trip to my local wheel alignment chap - it feels straight, but I just want to make sure, and check for any fault codes.  Otherwise, it seems to be in excellent shape, so I'll just drive it and enjoy it.

Someone has obviously cared for that R. Enjoy it. You planning on keeping the Cadiz?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: My other womans a vw. on 29 July 2020, 19:45

Finished more mods off today-gloss black steering wheel trim and whilst the battery was off fitted an old style battery cover with a top flap/lid.
Found it quite daunting taking the airbag off,but there’s plenty of how to guides to help you.
Speaking of how to guides-fitted all the aerotrays underneath the car yesterday.Theres a guy called ‘golfdave’,all his guides are on here-massive,massive help.
Used his guide to fit the harmonic damper as well,very straightforward.
Also fitted the helix sub/amp-the vw instructions made it look really complicated,watched a couple of YouTube videos and sorted it no problem.
Also fitted rear footwell lights and door entry lights-the guide for the door entry lights showed you how to build custom looms for each side,with wire lengths and which connectors,so you don’t have to splice into the factory wiring.
The rear footwell lights also have custom looms,but I bought these from ‘car systems’,they also mean no cutting into factory wiring.
Also fitted the under seat drawers-if you can call them that.
Doing these jobs has been so much easier thanks to the time and effort people have put into making these how to guides-they are very much appreciated.
These jobs have not been all done at once,more like ‘What have you done to your Mk7 in the last few days’

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 29 July 2020, 20:06

You've certainly been a busy bee! I'd be interested in your opinion on the difference the aerotrays and the harmonic damper make :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ceefeesh on 29 July 2020, 20:12

If you don’t mind me asking what exactly was the gloss black steering wheel trim?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Popinman on 29 July 2020, 20:34

Quote from: My other womans a vw. on 29 July 2020, 19:45

Also fitted the helix sub/amp-the vw instructions made it look really complicated,watched a couple of YouTube videos and sorted it no problem.

Interested in your view of the Helix system buddy. Where you bought it? Worth the money? Decent sound upgrade? Etc....

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: My other womans a vw. on 29 July 2020, 21:17

Watts,1st run out today,just wanted to see if they all stayed on,which they did.Will update on any major differences as I drive it more.
Ceefeesh,the black steering wheel trim is from the R steering wheel,ours is faux brushed aluminium,it holds the multifunction buttons.
Popinman,got the helix from Germany (eBay),approx £350 shipped.Yes it’s worth the money,very well made and makes a big difference to the sound quality,not booming rattle your car to bits bass,although it has improved the bass,just better overall quality and to me it’s noticeably louder.
You also need a dongle for final programming to your car (3 door/5door).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 30 July 2020, 08:46

Quote from: king monkey on 29 July 2020, 19:16

Quote from: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 29 July 2020, 15:55

(https://i.ibb.co/d4D4Vvm/AE3-B50-A0-6-BE6-41-BE-9-B02-69-D67-B9-DEF1-F-1-201-a.jpg) (https://ibb.co/F4z4y1H)

It's a lovely bright sunny day today in deepest Hampshire, ideal unless you're trying to take a few Q&D iPhone shots of a very shiny car.  Mustn't complain, so here it is.  From the state of the paintwork, and the complete absence of swirls, holograms or other nasties, it's either been very well looked after, or been detailed recently.  The condition of the wheels would seem to indicate the former, as there are no kerbing marks on any of them.

The "to do" list includes a trip to my local wheel alignment chap - it feels straight, but I just want to make sure, and check for any fault codes.  Otherwise, it seems to be in excellent shape, so I'll just drive it and enjoy it.

Someone has obviously cared for that R. Enjoy it. You planning on keeping the Cadiz?

Thanks.  I might keep them, although I much prefer the appearance of Pretorias, but, like the rest of the car, the wheels seem to be in really good condition, and the (slightly) higher tyre profile resulting from 18" wheels does improve the ride, and I've had some fairly major back surgery - while 19" wheels with lower profile tyres should provide handling benefits in extremis, if you get into that situation in an R...

Should an immaculate secondhand set of Pretorias become available I might fail to resist them, but the roads here in Hampshire haven't had a great deal of money lavished upon them in recent years, and most are pock-marked and pot-holed, so at least for now, I'll keep these.  When I need to replace the tyres, I'll have to make a decision.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clarky92 on 30 July 2020, 09:30

Quote from: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 30 July 2020, 08:46

Quote from: king monkey on 29 July 2020, 19:16

Quote from: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 29 July 2020, 15:55

(https://i.ibb.co/d4D4Vvm/AE3-B50-A0-6-BE6-41-BE-9-B02-69-D67-B9-DEF1-F-1-201-a.jpg) (https://ibb.co/F4z4y1H)

It's a lovely bright sunny day today in deepest Hampshire, ideal unless you're trying to take a few Q&D iPhone shots of a very shiny car.  Mustn't complain, so here it is.  From the state of the paintwork, and the complete absence of swirls, holograms or other nasties, it's either been very well looked after, or been detailed recently.  The condition of the wheels would seem to indicate the former, as there are no kerbing marks on any of them.


The "to do" list includes a trip to my local wheel alignment chap - it feels straight, but I just want to make sure, and check for any fault codes.  Otherwise, it seems to be in excellent shape, so I'll just drive it and enjoy it.

Someone has obviously cared for that R. Enjoy it. You planning on keeping the Cadiz?

Thanks.  I might keep them, although I much prefer the appearance of Pretorias, but, like the rest of the car, the wheels seem to be in really good condition, and the (slightly) higher tyre profile resulting from 18" wheels does improve the ride, and I've had some fairly major back surgery - while 19" wheels with lower profile tyres should provide handling benefits in extremis, if you get into that situation in an R...

Should an immaculate secondhand set of Pretorias become available I might fail to resist them, but the roads here in Hampshire haven't had a great deal of money lavished upon them in recent years, and most are pock-marked and pot-holed, so at least for now, I'll keep these.  When I need to replace the tyres, I'll have to make a decision.

Im in Hampshire and have a set of genuine Prets that will be coming off my car in the future. Give me a shout when the time is right if you make the decision.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 30 July 2020, 16:44

Quote from: My other womans a vw. on 29 July 2020, 19:45

Finished more mods off today-gloss black steering wheel trim and whilst the battery was off fitted an old style battery cover with a top flap/lid.
Found it quite daunting taking the airbag off,but there’s plenty of how to guides to help you.
Speaking of how to guides-fitted all the aerotrays underneath the car yesterday.Theres a guy called ‘golfdave’,all his guides are on here-massive,massive help.
Used his guide to fit the harmonic damper as well,very straightforward.
Also fitted the helix sub/amp-the vw instructions made it look really complicated,watched a couple of YouTube videos and sorted it no problem.
Also fitted rear footwell lights and door entry lights-the guide for the door entry lights showed you how to build custom looms for each side,with wire lengths and which connectors,so you don’t have to splice into the factory wiring.
The rear footwell lights also have custom looms,but I bought these from ‘car systems’,they also mean no cutting into factory wiring.
Also fitted the under seat drawers-if you can call them that.
Doing these jobs has been so much easier thanks to the time and effort people have put into making these how to guides-they are very much appreciated.
These jobs have not been all done at once,more like ‘What have you done to your Mk7 in the last few days’

That’s quite an impressive list for a short space of time, good work!

I always planned to put a Helix sub in my Ed40 but was put off by the cost versus how much I used the car.
The German eBay versions look good value.
Do they not come pre-programmed at all?
How did you get around the dongle issue?

Be interesting to hear if the harmonic damper makes much difference.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: My other womans a vw. on 30 July 2020, 19:35

They do come programmed,but it was recommended that I check the code and reprogram.
I rented a dongle from a guy in Great Yarmouth via eBay,came with full instructions and a list of code numbers.
Like I said,with the help on here and the how to guides,anyone can have a go.
Mudflaps,K and N air filter fitted this aft,also zip tied the bonnet cable joint in the engine bay.
Black/red grill,wing and tailgate badges on route from RB Styling in Germany-these have taken ages to arrive,almost 2 months-hope they’re worth it!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: My other womans a vw. on 30 July 2020, 19:46

Exonian,With regards to the harmonic damper,I only bought it after reading about the ‘log rolling’ issues before I bought my GTI.
The fitting literally took 10 mins,if that!-the part was £60 (plus 2 self locking nuts),for something so easy to do,I thought i’d fit one as soon as I bought the car,seeing as I would probably encounter the issue further down the line.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: king monkey on 31 July 2020, 16:58

Travelled over 250 miles and got over 41mpg with a car full of stuff. Then a nice blast on some Norfolk B roads.

(https://i.postimg.cc/PJh7H4Z9/9-C4-F7-CA5-99-E1-4-D2-A-B06-B-53-D5-C30-E935-E.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/0MWnd7V0)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Popinman on 01 August 2020, 10:22

Made some changes with the free month of Carista -

- off stop/start by default
- on flash rear lights and hazards in emergency stop
- off warning for key left in ignition
- set to US warning for seatbelts
- puddle lights both sides when reversing
- cleared about 10 error codes
- probably more but those were the main ones I think!

Happy with that for £20 for the dongle (would pay that just to get rid of stop/start!).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: My other womans a vw. on 01 August 2020, 11:52

What’s the US warning for seatbelts?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 01 August 2020, 11:59

Quote from: My other womans a vw. on 01 August 2020, 11:52

What’s the US warning for seatbelts?

It's probably a recorded message from Trump telling you that taking a Hydroxychloroquine sulphate tablet before every trip is a safe alternative to buckling up.  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 01 August 2020, 12:05

Quote from: My other womans a vw. on 01 August 2020, 11:52

What’s the US warning for seatbelts?

Probably no warning at all, afterall you are free to do what you like, including dying in a RTA... with an additional advert for private medical insurance and/or funeral services.

Anything else would be Communism, just like the Soviet Union.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Popinman on 01 August 2020, 12:43

Quote from: My other womans a vw. on 01 August 2020, 11:52

What’s the US warning for seatbelts?

I’m liking some of the answers! I thought it would be that it dings 3 times if not wearing a seatbelt and then stop. However, it’s actually it bings 3 times every time you start the car! Now set to “off”....

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gixerste on 02 August 2020, 08:07

Quote from: boardlord on 28 July 2020, 23:23

Quote from: gixerste on 28 July 2020, 18:10

Bought a TCR backbox  from Germany just waiting for it to arrive now😉

What are you fitting it too and where did you order it? Looking forward to some feedback  :smiley:

I'm fitting it to a Gti , I got it from here ....https://shop.ahw-shop.de/vw-golf-7-gti-tcr-nachschalldaempfer-original-endschalldaempfer-sport .... just wish it would get here !!! PS it was £30-40  cheaper than TPS Teesside even with the postage

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 02 August 2020, 19:28

Been visiting family up north (near Stockton) so a 500+ mile round journey. On the way up on Friday we got stuck for 50 minutes due to a 3 car, 1 artic and 1 AA van towing a car accident on the M25. 37C so the aircon kept the engine running for quite a bit of that, even so, averaged over 42mpg. I was rather uncomfortable in my seat which is unusual however I think that was due to the way I sit whilst wfh as it was fine on the way home. With better traffic the car was a smidgen under 45mpg today, excellent! This car makes a brilliant tourer!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CarbonGTD on 02 August 2020, 21:08

Out of interest Watts, how were you using the DSG gearbox during this longer run?  Did you just leave it in D and let it get on with it for the journey, or were switching in and out of S, or using the paddles some/most of the time? 

Have you found much of a difference with how the DSG box reacts now that you have fitted the pedal box to your TCR?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 02 August 2020, 21:26

100% only in D. Just let it get on with it. I've had the pedalbox on for so long I can't really think back to how it was without. As far as I remember it takes quite a bit of the "pause" out of the response, not as quick as in S but a vast improvement as without the pedalbox. I may switch it off again soon just to remind me of the benefit of it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: r600_clubsport on 03 August 2020, 13:40

KW V3 coilovers fitted

(https://i.ibb.co/1qZbHLj/116910086-311001416921237-7717163066353344478-n.jpg)
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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: king monkey on 03 August 2020, 17:09

Cracking alloys!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: r600_clubsport on 03 August 2020, 19:04

Quote from: king monkey on 03 August 2020, 17:09

Cracking alloys!

thank you, hopefully they don't crack tho, lol

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: RichardP on 03 August 2020, 20:39

Quote from: r600_clubsport on 03 August 2020, 13:40

KW V3 coilovers fitted

(https://i.ibb.co/1qZbHLj/116910086-311001416921237-7717163066353344478-n.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/8NQHCwn/117015660-311001353587910-7495013294692529156-n.jpg)

Nice stance! How much did you lower it? Thinking of lowering mine a bit on its Ohlins? But speed bumps....

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: r600_clubsport on 03 August 2020, 20:44

Quote from: RichardP on 03 August 2020, 20:39

Quote from: r600_clubsport on 03 August 2020, 13:40

KW V3 coilovers fitted

(https://i.ibb.co/1qZbHLj/116910086-311001416921237-7717163066353344478-n.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/8NQHCwn/117015660-311001353587910-7495013294692529156-n.jpg)

Nice stance! How much did you lower it? Thinking of lowering mine a bit on its Ohlins? But speed bumps....

Ohlins....very nice. Meant to be the best out there.

I'll be honest with you.....i can't remember, he did say....but i had a heavy weekend out with the lads since then, lol. I do need to go back in week or 2 to have some DCC delete kits fitted & maybe adjust few things. The ride though........so much better than it was.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 03 August 2020, 22:31

Ohh I did love my carbon steel grey from my previous GTD, much prefer it to the indium grey I have now.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: TippEx on 04 August 2020, 15:12

Friday just gone by, my Golf went back to Mountune.  I hadn't really driven it since March when the stage 1 remap went on, but have been putting more miles on over the last month or so and was getting an intermittent EPC warning light since my stage 1 went on.  Had had a service / plug change and a fair few tanks of 99 in the car since the remap so decided to take it back.  The folks there were very accommodating just like the first time, took it for a drive with some data logging and adjusted some parameters to better suit the car.

Went back to get my car and started up to leave and my intermittent light came on again...  so I left the engine running while I grabbed someone to take a look, as soon as the laptop was plugged in they knew what it was.  Problem now resolved (was due to the third party software used to flash the map onto the car rather than the map itself).  Always love it when an intermittent fault presents itself at the garage especially when a 200 mile round trip.  Visited a friend in Sussex on the way back so had some nice B roads to drive on too.  First time I have had it on some proper roads since the remap went on in March and drove beautifully.

Managed to escape the waiting area without buying any more parts, but was mightily tempted by an X3 induction system on my way out.  Apparently they have a new intercooler out soon too.  I need to stop the upgrades before they get too addictive  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rajb on 06 August 2020, 23:05

I finally got round to fitting my recently redone OZ HLTs after ordering some titanium studs/nuts.

I’m so genuinely pleased with the colour choice and glad they’re back on.

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 06 August 2020, 23:34

Quote from: rajb on 06 August 2020, 23:05

I finally got round to fitting my recently redone OZ HLTs after ordering some titanium studs/nuts.

I’m so genuinely pleased with the colour choice and glad they’re back on.

They look fantastic :cool: - a nice classic design and very OEM looking. The best colour for alloys too IMO.

If only VW had more painted / powder coated alloy wheel options for their performance models, rather than focusing on predominantly on diamond cut alloys.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 07 August 2020, 16:03

I'm now wondering what my R would look like on OZ Superleggeras and a set of Ohlins.  I had Ohlins on my Honda S2000, they really worked well, although they're so beautifully made that it's almost a shame to put them on a car, because you can't see them then.

I've had to forget those particular daydreams for now, and instead I've bought a Disklok to try to make sure that it stays where I've parked it, and a Nextbase 422 dash camera. 

A friend and neighbour has a VCDS setup, so we ran that yesterday, to see if it threw up any faults - nothing showed up that wasn't consistent with a flat battery, which explains why the car had a relatively new looking battery.  I haven't removed the cover to find out what make of battery it is, and there aren't any clues on the top, other than it's for a car equipped with start-stop.  It might explain why keeping the trip meter reset button pressed down only results on the "Battery SOC" showing as ---%.

I'm waiting for LV to make their bid for my insurance business for the next year, and arranged a VW extended warranty (£38 per month, which is £11 more than the GTI - I can live with that), and considering a service plan.  Otherwise, I'm just driving it, and getting used to it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB GTI on 07 August 2020, 20:09

Sold it!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rajb on 07 August 2020, 22:34

Quote from: SRGTD on 06 August 2020, 23:34

They look fantastic :cool: - a nice classic design and very OEM looking. The best colour for alloys too IMO.

If only VW had more painted / powder coated alloy wheel options for their performance models, rather than focusing on predominantly on diamond cut alloys.

Thanks for the kind words. Agree they look stunning now from the gloss black they were.
Diamond cut looks good when new but worm very quickly with our weather.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rajb on 08 August 2020, 00:33

Quote from: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 07 August 2020, 16:03

I'm now wondering what my R would look like on OZ Superleggeras and a set of Ohlins.  I had Ohlins on my Honda S2000, they really worked well, although they're so beautifully made that it's almost a shame to put them on a car, because you can't see them then.

I've had to forget those particular daydreams for now, and instead I've bought a Disklok to try to make sure that it stays where I've parked it, and a Nextbase 422 dash camera. 

Think it would look spot on. Mines sat on KW DDC’s but I’ve got Ohlins on the 3er. Ohlins are head and shoulders above all else I’ve ever ran on any of my cars as they are just superb in every way.
I’m really pleased with how the OZ’s came out after the refurb. Just hated the gloss black.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 08 August 2020, 16:41

Started cleaning the underside of the car and fitted the harmonic dampener to the rear subframe

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50202163528_7b0247c97a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jucdcA)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50202703401_64bb1c7715_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jueYFK)

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: golfdave on 08 August 2020, 20:09

Quote from: Sootchucker on 08 August 2020, 16:41

Started cleaning the underside of the car and fitted the harmonic dampener to the rear subframe

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50202163528_7b0247c97a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jucdcA)

You could still fit the following:-

1. front exhaust tunnel aero cover,
2. rear exhaust tunnel (to left of fuel tank) aero cover,
3. MK6 Rear axle cover
4. MK8 lower wishbone (arm for spring) aero covers

all in my how to guides....

& that under side is obviously not a car from up here....way too clean... :shocked:

salt/grit eats everything...you can only slow it down with waxoyl etc (which I do use so not as bad as it could be)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 08 August 2020, 20:53

Quote from: Sootchucker on 08 August 2020, 16:41

Started cleaning the underside of the car and fitted the harmonic dampener to the rear subframe

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50202163528_7b0247c97a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jucdcA)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50202703401_64bb1c7715_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jueYFK)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50202983332_3037281bc8_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jugpU9)

you'll have to report back if it helps or if it's just snake oil and placebo effect  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: golfdave on 08 August 2020, 21:42

Quote from: mcmaddy on 08 August 2020, 20:53

Quote from: Sootchucker on 08 August 2020, 16:41

Started cleaning the underside of the car and fitted the harmonic dampener to the rear subframe

you'll have to report back if it helps or if it's just snake oil and placebo effect  :grin:

I can with some degree of confidence state that is does work at reducing transmitted noise from harmonic vibrations from the rear subframe & suspension..  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: My other womans a vw. on 09 August 2020, 07:09

golfdave,used your guides to fit the aero covers and harmonic damper.
Both excellent and much appreciated.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Al1040 on 09 August 2020, 12:56

Fitted the harmonic damper
(https://i.postimg.cc/62K0Q337/20200808-161201-1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/62K0Q337)

(https://i.postimg.cc/YhXMfLBH/20200808-161118-1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/YhXMfLBH)

Apologies for the dirty underside..... :embarrassed:
Sootchucker, do you ever drive the car... it's so clean :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 09 August 2020, 15:01

Trust me it was filthy before I started, and was only a quick wipe over. When I do a wheels off clean (including the fronts), I’ll give it a proper go.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Al1040 on 09 August 2020, 17:50

That really does put me and i'm sure many other to shame :embarrassed:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 09 August 2020, 19:42

If the part number starts 1k0 why aren't people buying these from VW dealerships?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 09 August 2020, 19:49

Because I don’t think it was actually ever fitted to a VW (just the Audi A3), hence it doesn’t appear as a valid orderable part from VW dealers.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 09 August 2020, 21:22

Quote from: Sootchucker on 09 August 2020, 19:49

Because I don’t think it was actually ever fitted to a VW (just the Audi A3), hence it doesn’t appear as a valid orderable part from VW dealers.

has anyone tried?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: golfdave on 09 August 2020, 22:22

Quote from: mcmaddy on 09 August 2020, 19:42

If the part number starts 1k0 why aren't people buying these from VW dealerships?

Because it is only allocated to the current 2019-> Audi A3 saloon (not hatch)...

ETKA for VW shows nothing as not fitted to any VW..even thought the part was designed for the MK5 Golf & allocated a number.

Obviously bean counters decided to remove it at the last minute.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 10 August 2020, 10:34

Got the professional away from his TV for 10 minutes to give the car a proper dry  :laugh:

What a difference it makes though not having to worry about the baking sun drying it out and causing water spots.
Definitely the way to go.

(https://i.imgur.com/qQUzt5C.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 10 August 2020, 10:52

Quote from: p3asa on 10 August 2020, 10:34

Got the professional away from his TV for 10 minutes to give the car a proper dry  :laugh:

What a difference it makes though not having to worry about the baking sun drying it out and causing water spots.
Definitely the way to go.]

Looks like a great piece of kit.

I have a Metro Vac Sidekick Blaster - much much smaller than your monster dryer :grin: but it does a good job of blowing the water off the car after washing / rinsing. On paintwork that’s well protected with a couple of coats of wax or sealant, there’s very little water left to dry off with a towel after using the Sidekick. I can also get around the car quicker than I can with towel drying, which is an added bonus on warm days in a hard water area where water spots are an issue. It’s also possible to blow the water out of all those annoying water traps that continue to drip water when you think you’ve finished drying - door mirror housings in particular.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: watchdog on 10 August 2020, 11:13

Quote from: golfdave on 08 August 2020, 21:42

Quote from: mcmaddy on 08 August 2020, 20:53

Quote from: Sootchucker on 08 August 2020, 16:41

Started cleaning the underside of the car and fitted the harmonic dampener to the rear subframe

you'll have to report back if it helps or if it's just snake oil and placebo effect  :grin:

I can with some degree of confidence state that is does work at reducing transmitted noise from harmonic vibrations from the rear subframe & suspension..  :cool:

Dave, seems like a good addition, is it OK to put on a car which is still under warranty?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 10 August 2020, 11:49

Quote from: SRGTD on 10 August 2020, 10:52

Quote from: p3asa on 10 August 2020, 10:34

Got the professional away from his TV for 10 minutes to give the car a proper dry  :laugh:

What a difference it makes though not having to worry about the baking sun drying it out and causing water spots.
Definitely the way to go.]

Looks like a great piece of kit.

I have a Metro Vac Sidekick Blaster - much much smaller than your monster dryer :grin: but it does a good job of blowing the water off the car after washing / rinsing. On paintwork that’s well protected with a couple of coats of wax or sealant, there’s very little water left to dry off with a towel after using the Sidekick. I can also get around the car quicker than I can with towel drying, which is an added bonus on warm days in a hard water area where water spots are an issue. It’s also possible to blow the water out of all those annoying water traps that continue to drip water when you think you’ve finished drying - door mirror housings in particular.

I'm not even bothering with washing the car in the temps we have at the moment, it's hard enough at the best of times to stop it drying part way through..

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 10 August 2020, 11:58

Quote from: Watts on 10 August 2020, 11:49

Quote from: SRGTD on 10 August 2020, 10:52

Quote from: p3asa on 10 August 2020, 10:34

Got the professional away from his TV for 10 minutes to give the car a proper dry  :laugh:

What a difference it makes though not having to worry about the baking sun drying it out and causing water spots.
Definitely the way to go.]

Looks like a great piece of kit.

I have a Metro Vac Sidekick Blaster - much much smaller than your monster dryer :grin: but it does a good job of blowing the water off the car after washing / rinsing. On paintwork that’s well protected with a couple of coats of wax or sealant, there’s very little water left to dry off with a towel after using the Sidekick. I can also get around the car quicker than I can with towel drying, which is an added bonus on warm days in a hard water area where water spots are an issue. It’s also possible to blow the water out of all those annoying water traps that continue to drip water when you think you’ve finished drying - door mirror housings in particular.

I'm not even bothering with washing the car in the temps we have at the moment, it's hard enough at the best of times to stop it drying part way through..

Me neither. Mines been washed no more than two or three times since the start of lockdown.

When I do wash it during the summer months, it’s usually early in the morning before the sun gets too high in the sky; I can then park the car in shade to minimise the risk of the bodywork getting hot and water drying on. 

Looking at the forecast for the next week, it looks as if it’ll be staying dirty for the time being.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 10 August 2020, 16:38

Quote from: SRGTD on 10 August 2020, 11:58

Quote from: Watts on 10 August 2020, 11:49

Quote from: SRGTD on 10 August 2020, 10:52

Quote from: p3asa on 10 August 2020, 10:34

Got the professional away from his TV for 10 minutes to give the car a proper dry  :laugh:

What a difference it makes though not having to worry about the baking sun drying it out and causing water spots.
Definitely the way to go.]

Looks like a great piece of kit.

I have a Metro Vac Sidekick Blaster - much much smaller than your monster dryer :grin: but it does a good job of blowing the water off the car after washing / rinsing. On paintwork that’s well protected with a couple of coats of wax or sealant, there’s very little water left to dry off with a towel after using the Sidekick. I can also get around the car quicker than I can with towel drying, which is an added bonus on warm days in a hard water area where water spots are an issue. It’s also possible to blow the water out of all those annoying water traps that continue to drip water when you think you’ve finished drying - door mirror housings in particular.

I'm not even bothering with washing the car in the temps we have at the moment, it's hard enough at the best of times to stop it drying part way through..

Me neither. Mines been washed no more than two or three times since the start of lockdown.

When I do wash it during the summer months, it’s usually early in the morning before the sun gets too high in the sky; I can then park the car in shade to minimise the risk of the bodywork getting hot and water drying on. 

Looking at the forecast for the next week, it looks as if it’ll be staying dirty for the time being.

First time Ive tried the blower. I was very impressed.

I had planned on doing a panel at a time to minimise the water burning in but it was too footery so ended up just continually hosing down the car to stop it drying naturally until I had completed the wash and my boy was good to go.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: RustyGTi on 10 August 2020, 18:00

I had my wheels refinished, I am so impressed they look like new. Anyone from Somerset looking to have there wheels refinished I can recommend someone

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 10 August 2020, 18:13

Quote from: RustyGTi on 10 August 2020, 18:00

I had my wheels refinished, I am so impressed they look like new. Anyone from Somerset looking to have there wheels refinished I can recommend someone

What wheels do you have? Any pictures you can share with the forum of the refurbished wheels?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rajb on 10 August 2020, 22:58

Quote from: p3asa on 10 August 2020, 10:34

Got the professional away from his TV for 10 minutes to give the car a proper dry  :laugh:

What a difference it makes though not having to worry about the baking sun drying it out and causing water spots.
Definitely the way to go.

(https://i.imgur.com/qQUzt5C.jpg)

Nicely done although for me I just my DI Vessel to rinse the car off and no water spots as it purifies the water down to 0ppm.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rajb on 10 August 2020, 23:02

Also picked the car up from the place I had the OZ’s refurbed at for the small rust spot I was getting where the previous owner had hit the door on something. Superb job like the rims so pleased it’s now sorted.

Just got to get out in to the detailer to redo the ceramic coating now on that area.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 10 August 2020, 23:04

Quote from: rajb on 10 August 2020, 22:58

Nicely done although for me I just my DI Vessel to rinse the car off and no water spots as it purifies the water down to 0ppm.

Yeah I'm going to go down that route as I think it will be a lot less hassle.
I might pick your brains nearer the time for kit etc

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Aidey on 15 August 2020, 09:42

Collected my New Gti on Thursday and felt like putting a comfortable pair of slippers on again, just love the Golf's .... Been spinning around since and looking at a few little mods now like Paddles and a footrest

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 15 August 2020, 11:07

Congratulations!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 15 August 2020, 16:14

Fitted some more of the aero underbody covers

Rear exhaust cover

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50229172541_d6d2840f7b_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jwzD3e)

Front exhaust cover

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50229172536_1fb4ede71f_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jwzD39)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Guzzle on 15 August 2020, 16:44

Good work. :smiley:

Easy to fit? Would be interested to know if you think it makes a noticeable difference 👍

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: My other womans a vw. on 15 August 2020, 21:21

Sootchucker,its the rear axle cover that needs a bracket attaching,not the rear exhaust cover-my mistake.
Aren’t they a doddle to fit,provided you can get under your car ok.
Did you follow ‘golfdaves’ how to?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 15 August 2020, 22:26

Absolute doddle to fit, in all after jacking the car up took about 40 mins to fit both (and 10 mins of that was trying to see how they fitted - which was actually pretty obvious).


Golfdave’s instructions spot on.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: o`Neil on 16 August 2020, 18:38

Sootchucker, do you have any part numbers please, I`m only after the front exhaust cover.

What other under body covers have you fitted?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Talk-torque on 16 August 2020, 20:36

All information, including part numbers and fitting guides, can be found here:

https://www.golfmk7.com/forums/index.php?threads/how-to-retro-fit-skid-trays-aerodynamic-under-trays-stone-guards-to-a-mk7-golf.320687/

from golfdaves fine collection of How To guides.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 17 August 2020, 15:22

Pulled the trigger on a new BMW M135i.

I couldn't wait any longer for details of the Mk8 R. I would have been keen on the GTI but nobody could give me a definitive of when the books would open or when indeed the cars would arrive in the UK not to mention the spec etc.

I know Covid has messed up a lot on this planet and not just VW but they really need to get the finger out or they will lose a lot more customers.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 17 August 2020, 22:21

Quote from: p3asa on 17 August 2020, 15:22

Pulled the trigger on a new BMW M135i.

Nice!

What spec did you go for? What are delivery times like at the moment?

Can't say I blame you either for the choice or the disappointment with VW....

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 18 August 2020, 00:19

I just went for the full Bhuna

Misano Blue
Magma Leather
Tech Pack
Plus Pack
Comfort Pack
Load through
Lumbar suppor

I was told the car should be delivered by the end of September which suprised me.
Apparently Its going to confirmed build any day so just made it. 
I'll believe that when I see it  :smiley:

Last 5 cars have all been VAG so it feels weird leaving.
In fact as per sig we had the GTD, GTI & R all in the household for a couple of years so the neighbours will think its really weird  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 18 August 2020, 08:25

Oh that's near the very spec I had configured - very nice.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 18 August 2020, 09:12

Very nice!

I see android auto has arrived at bmw now.

I also note that the 128ti might even be a thing, 260ps and fwd....

Not sure when, but definitely a thing and pitched head on as a "golf gti"

Would need to be four to five thousand quid rrp less than the m135i though and I'm not sure that's likely.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 18 August 2020, 10:07

Where have you seen that Fred ?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 18 August 2020, 10:45

Quote from: Sootchucker on 18 August 2020, 10:07

Where have you seen that Fred ?

https://www.bmwblog.com/2019/09/16/rumor-bmw-preparing-golf-gti-rival-under-1-series-umbrella/

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 18 August 2020, 12:16

I don't know how I feel about the 128ti.... as I said it needs to be significantly cheaper in my mind, but not sure how BMW are going to achieve that while keeping the rest.

I say that because what I loved about my 2 Mk7 GTD's I've had is that apart from the engine, I've had the same car as a GTI or an R.

That is the sweet thing about the Mk7 - choose the engine, but the rest remains the same.

But that is because VW had the concept of "performance golf" with a family of vehicles within in.

The 128ti:

Quote

Even though it will have all the goodies an M Performance model has, the new model will not be sold as such, probably in an attempt to keep the M135i unchallenged at the top of the food chain.

So does that mean the rest of the package is there.... doesn't sound like it to me.

The 118i already is not very close to the M135i in terms of spec - its not just an engine difference. Its more akin to a non-performance Golf.... and I fear the 128ti will be the same.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 18 August 2020, 16:19

Quote from: p3asa on 17 August 2020, 15:22

Pulled the trigger on a new BMW M135i.

Congrats Stevie!
That’s a brave interior choice, very Germanic and very BMW! Have you seen the Magma in the flesh?

Where did you order from in the end?



................

Quote from: fredgroves on 18 August 2020, 09:12

Very nice!

I see android auto has arrived at bmw now.

I also note that the 128ti might even be a thing, 260ps and fwd....

Not sure when, but definitely a thing and pitched head on as a "golf gti"

Would need to be four to five thousand quid rrp less than the m135i though and I'm not sure that's likely.

But where and how do BMW pitch the 128ti?

Audi have had a Golf GTI underpinned equivalent (give or take) before and Merc have an A250(?) which is sort of GTI level but both of those have zero unique selling features or heritage, they’re just upper-mid range models that sit below the range topper and have worse fuel economy than their 180-190 ish bhp Diesel siblings.

We have the James Bond like R, A35, S3, 135i etc or the MMA prizefighter Type R or Renaultsport thingy at opposing ends with the GTI, ST and i30N sat in the middle which all have their unique charisma.
The 128 can wear the same bodykit as the 135i but can BMW market it in such a way to make inroads into the GTI and ST territory or will it just slip into the price list anonymously only appealing to those switched on enough to actively find it?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 18 August 2020, 16:27

I don't really pretend to have a feel for BMW models, but my amateur view is that M is the thing, like Type-R or RS.

What clouds all of this is that all of these marques like to have "line" versions.

I don't know if the M135i actually is a genuine M or "M-Line", let alone what a 128ti is.

What you do know when you buy a GTI is that it is a GTI, nothing more, nothing less. Nice and clear. You don't need to be a VW expert to know what a Golf GTI is, everyone knows what that is.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ar899 on 18 August 2020, 16:35

I've been keeping my eye on BMW to see if something along the lines of a 120i/123i/125i appears. There's a big gap between the 118i and the M135i and I can't see the 118i being powerful enough for the amount of motorway miles I do. A 120d would probably suit but I don't fancy a diesel. If a 128ti comes along, I'll be interested.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 18 August 2020, 17:57

Quote from: Exonian on 18 August 2020, 16:19

Congrats Stevie!
That’s a brave interior choice, very Germanic and very BMW! Have you seen the Magma in the flesh?

Where did you order from in the end?

Cheers Andy.
Only in pictures and really liked it.
I thought it was brave but what the hell, as long as I like it that's the main thing  :grin:
Got it from down London way so that's another road trip on the horizon to bring it back up the road.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Panelpin on 18 August 2020, 18:05

Just placed an order for Audi S3 ,
Daytona grey
Sight and sound pack
Being retired VW employee got  a  £6000  discount

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: barrym381 on 18 August 2020, 18:50

Quote from: p3asa on 17 August 2020, 15:22

Pulled the trigger on a new BMW M135i.

I couldn't wait any longer for details of the Mk8 R. I would have been keen on the GTI but nobody could give me a definitive of when the books would open or when indeed the cars would arrive in the UK not to mention the spec etc.

I know Covid has messed up a lot on this planet and not just VW but they really need to get the finger out or they will lose a lot more customers.

Did you trade the r against it

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 18 August 2020, 20:52

Quote from: Panelpin on 18 August 2020, 18:05

Just placed an order for Audi S3 ,
Daytona grey
Sight and sound pack
Being retired VW employee got  a  £6000  discount

Congrats to you too Panelpin, quite a decent discount on a brand new model and you’re definitely the first person I’ve seen order one.

Do you have any idea of build time?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Panelpin on 18 August 2020, 21:25

Quote from: Exonian on 18 August 2020, 20:52

Quote from: Panelpin on 18 August 2020, 18:05

Just placed an order for Audi S3 ,
Daytona grey
Sight and sound pack
Being retired VW employee got  a  £6000  discount

Congrats to you too Panelpin, quite a decent discount on a brand new model and you’re definitely the first person I’ve seen order one.

There saying October if I’m lucky !!!!!
Didn’t say which year though 😂😂😂

Do you have any idea of build time?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 18 August 2020, 22:07

Quote from: barrym381 on 18 August 2020, 18:50

Quote from: p3asa on 17 August 2020, 15:22

Pulled the trigger on a new BMW M135i.

I couldn't wait any longer for details of the Mk8 R. I would have been keen on the GTI but nobody could give me a definitive of when the books would open or when indeed the cars would arrive in the UK not to mention the spec etc.

I know Covid has messed up a lot on this planet and not just VW but they really need to get the finger out or they will lose a lot more customers.

Did you trade the r against it

No going down a different route with that  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: barrym381 on 19 August 2020, 13:44

Quote from: p3asa on 18 August 2020, 22:07

Quote from: barrym381 on 18 August 2020, 18:50

Quote from: p3asa on 17 August 2020, 15:22

Pulled the trigger on a new BMW M135i.

I couldn't wait any longer for details of the Mk8 R. I would have been keen on the GTI but nobody could give me a definitive of when the books would open or when indeed the cars would arrive in the UK not to mention the spec etc.

I know Covid has messed up a lot on this planet and not just VW but they really need to get the finger out or they will lose a lot more customers.

Did you trade the r against it

No going down a different route with that  :wink:

I’m sure you won’t miss it anyway as the Bmw is a nice replacement and they go really well

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Al1040 on 19 August 2020, 16:14

Had new tyres delivered today awaiting wheels to be powder coated in the new future

(https://i.ibb.co/3hFhf67/20200819-133951-1.jpg) (https://ibb.co/XJ5Jy0b)

Really good deal on Black Circles £255 delivered (seemed to be the best I could find)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 20 August 2020, 19:37

Quote from: p3asa on 18 August 2020, 17:57

Cheers Andy.
Only in pictures and really liked it.
I thought it was brave but what the hell, as long as I like it that's the main thing  :grin:
Got it from down London way so that's another road trip on the horizon to bring it back up the road.

It’s the sort of colour that’ll make you smile every time you open the door.
I’m not sure how it’ll go with the Misano but it’ll certainly be a riot of colour inside and out on a dull winter’s day  :grin:

I think it’s a great choice of car and colour combos. Loads of character which is rare in modern German hatchbacks.

I really like the standard alcantara interior so would have stuck with that and tossed a three sided coin for exterior colour. I’d choose the Magma over black any day if leather was my preference.

Quote from: Panelpin on 18 August 2020, 21:25

There saying October if I’m lucky !!!!!
Didn’t say which year though 😂😂😂

I had a white 35TFSI S-Line pass me on Thursday, first one I’ve seen on the road and thankfully had a really good view of it stopped at a red traffic light.
Unlike the mk8 Golf I think the A3 looks really really nice.
S-Line almost identical to the S3 so can say for sure the exterior looks are a winner now, the car has more presence than the previous gen hatch.
Good choice.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 21 August 2020, 15:02

Petrol light pinged on so 35 miles to empty. Not unusual but, when I fill it up tomorrow it'll hit 400 miles on this tank, the computer says an average of 39.5mpg! Admittedly half the mileage was a single steady motorway run but the other half has just been trips to the supermarket and general local driving!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 21 August 2020, 20:27

Quote from: Exonian on 20 August 2020, 19:37

Quote from: p3asa on 18 August 2020, 17:57

Cheers Andy.
Only in pictures and really liked it.
I thought it was brave but what the hell, as long as I like it that's the main thing  :grin:
Got it from down London way so that's another road trip on the horizon to bring it back up the road.

It’s the sort of colour that’ll make you smile every time you open the door.
I’m not sure how it’ll go with the Misano but it’ll certainly be a riot of colour inside and out on a dull winter’s day  :grin:

I think it’s a great choice of car and colour combos. Loads of character which is rare in modern German hatchbacks.

I really like the standard alcantara interior so would have stuck with that and tossed a three sided coin for exterior colour. I’d choose the Magma over black any day if leather was my preference.

Quote from: Panelpin on 18 August 2020, 21:25

There saying October if I’m lucky !!!!!
Didn’t say which year though 😂😂😂

I had a white 35TFSI S-Line pass me on Thursday, first one I’ve seen on the road and thankfully had a really good view of it stopped at a red traffic light.
Unlike the mk8 Golf I think the A3 looks really really nice.
S-Line almost identical to the S3 so can say for sure the exterior looks are a winner now, the car has more presence than the previous gen hatch.
Good choice.

Trouble with the new A1 and A3 is the very open grille - i'd be getting some mesh put behind the grill if I were getting one, aircon compressor stone damage looks inevitable with the front grille unmodified.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 21 August 2020, 20:57

Basking shark mouths are all the rage in new car designs. The new i30 is exactly the same.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 23 August 2020, 17:25

Drove over 400 miles today in the GTI, all great, seats are superb, No aches or pains. 41.9 mpg

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Aidey on 25 August 2020, 17:23

Looking to fit the Bosch wiper blades as the oem ones as dragging their heels lol ....

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CarbonGTD on 26 August 2020, 10:30

Fitted my new S2T B1 silver anodised dsg shifters (fresh from the US) to my 20 plate Golf GTI PP DSG.

Yes, they are eye-wateringly expensive, but if you can stomach the cost they look and feel totally superb - to say they are an improvement on the little plastic OEM efforts is a huge understatement.

They really should have been original equipment on the GTI.  Is interesting to see the new Tiguan R finally has these (or v similar) fitted out of the factory.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Aidey on 26 August 2020, 10:31

Nice one , I fitted the ones amazon sell for 25 quid , they look great and are aluminium or some kind of metal

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CarbonGTD on 26 August 2020, 10:47

Yep plenty of after market DSG shifters available for a lot less than the S2T's - no need to spend that kind of money.  But it's a bit I look at and touch every time I drive the car, and given I just spent £31k on that, figured a couple of hundred quid on the best you can get was worthwhile.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: DCmk3 on 26 August 2020, 14:24

Quote from: CarbonGTD on 26 August 2020, 10:47

Yep plenty of after market DSG shifters available for a lot less than the S2T's - no need to spend that kind of money.  But it's a bit I look at and touch every time I drive the car, and given I just spent £31k on that, figured a couple of hundred quid on the best you can get was worthwhile.

That's for certain, absolutely love the set of S2T B3 I installed shortly after getting my mk7.
The overall feel and finish fits in so well with the rest of the interior. Subtle and clean..

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dereks on 26 August 2020, 20:13

Pads and discs all round.

The larger discs ain’t cheap even getting them from a mate who works at a factor.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Papa John on 28 August 2020, 14:43

Changed the oil, which required a special tool to release the plastic sump plug and do it back up again.

A 20 pence piece. Just the job.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Aidey on 28 August 2020, 14:58

Driving around my local roads in west wales ... love being back in the Gti  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ooosh on 29 August 2020, 05:12

Setting off on a road trip.

4000 miles there and back with some sight seeing along the way.

The Clubsport S is staying at home and I’m taking the McLaren.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 29 August 2020, 07:46

Sounds fun! 4000 miles? I bet most McLarens don't manage that in a year!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ooosh on 29 August 2020, 08:32

Quote from: Watts on 29 August 2020, 07:46

Sounds fun! 4000 miles? I bet most McLarens don't manage that in a year!

Cornwall to Amalfi via Germany and Switzerland. And a few detours en route. N’Ring, Goldfinger pass,Lake Como, Florence etc etc.

My view is there’s no point having the car if I don’t drive it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 29 August 2020, 08:36

Quote from: Ooosh on 29 August 2020, 08:32

Quote from: Watts on 29 August 2020, 07:46

Sounds fun! 4000 miles? I bet most McLarens don't manage that in a year!

Cornwall to Amalfi via Germany and Switzerland. And a few detours en route. N’Ring, Goldfinger pass,Lake Como, Florence etc etc.

My view is there’s no point having the car if I don’t drive it.

Agree 100% with that! Enjoy!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Yusee on 29 August 2020, 09:44

Quote from: Ooosh on 29 August 2020, 08:32

Quote from: Watts on 29 August 2020, 07:46

Sounds fun! 4000 miles? I bet most McLarens don't manage that in a year!

Cornwall to Amalfi via Germany and Switzerland. And a few detours en route. N’Ring, Goldfinger pass,Lake Como, Florence etc etc.

My view is there’s no point having the car if I don’t drive it.

Fantastic. I’ve done countless top to bottom trips through Italy in many cars (mainly hire cars). The least memorable- a fiat marea weekend.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: P6GTD on 30 August 2020, 19:15

Quote from: CarbonGTD on 26 August 2020, 10:47

Yep plenty of after market DSG shifters available for a lot less than the S2T's - no need to spend that kind of money.  But it's a bit I look at and touch every time I drive the car, and given I just spent £31k on that, figured a couple of hundred quid on the best you can get was worthwhile.

That was my thinking when I bought the Racingline alloy paddles. Look at them every day, use them every day, lovely addition. They should have been standard on the GTI.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rajb on 30 August 2020, 22:48

Finally replaced the front race pads that came with the TTS brakes for some less aggressive road ones as they squealed like made and gave off far too much brake dust. The TTS calipers are great in terms of pad replacement as nice and easy change.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Aidey on 01 September 2020, 16:06

Did the footrest mod, Looks a lot better than the standard fit one....  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Al1040 on 02 September 2020, 10:41

Where did you get the footrest from Aidey?
Did you have to 'fettle' or was it a straight fit?
Cheers

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 02 September 2020, 13:15

Quote from: Al1040 on 02 September 2020, 10:41

Where did you get the footrest from Aidey?
Did you have to 'fettle' or was it a straight fit?
Cheers

Superskoda is the best place to get these from.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Aidey on 02 September 2020, 14:28

I got mine off ebay , only took a few days to arrive, easy to fit, no fuss slot straight back into place and same screw used.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50297848831_4e8a83666f_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jCDC7c)Gti performance (https://flic.kr/p/2jCDC7c) by Adrian Owen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/aideyowen/), on Flickr

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: king monkey on 02 September 2020, 17:59

Ooooh that looks good. This is one of those things that I keep thinking about doing. Do you have the ebay link for it?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Aidey on 02 September 2020, 18:03

It does look a lot better than the stock plastic one! here you go mate https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/203043638958

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: king monkey on 02 September 2020, 18:11

Quote from: Aidey on 02 September 2020, 18:03

It does look a lot better than the stock plastic one! here you go mate https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/203043638958

Now that’s good service! Thanks for the quick reply.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Al1040 on 03 September 2020, 10:13

Great Aidey, Thanks. been meaning to do that for a while :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rwleigh on 03 September 2020, 19:29

Just replaced the button cell in my key, lasted nearly 4 years though which I consider quite good.

I don't have keyless start which I believe drains the power quicker.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 03 September 2020, 19:47

Quote from: rwleigh on 03 September 2020, 19:29

Just replaced the button cell in my key, lasted nearly 4 years though which I consider quite good.

I don't have keyless start which I believe drains the power quicker.

Yes, the key fob batteries do seem to last much less with keyless entry / keyless start.

I don’t have keyless, and my original key fob battery is still going strong at 4.5 years old. Sold my previous car at nearly five years old and it was still on the original key fob battery too.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 03 September 2020, 21:21

Quote from: SRGTD on 03 September 2020, 19:47

Quote from: rwleigh on 03 September 2020, 19:29

Just replaced the button cell in my key, lasted nearly 4 years though which I consider quite good.

I don't have keyless start which I believe drains the power quicker.

Yes, the key fob batteries do seem to last much less with keyless entry / keyless start.

I don’t have keyless, and my original key fob battery is still going strong at 4.5 years old. Sold my previous car at nearly five years old and it was still on the original key fob battery too.

on my previous golf GTi with keyless I got 3 years from the original battery.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 04 September 2020, 08:37

Well yesterday actually, ran over the biggest pot hole on earth at about 35mph (sure I could see some Kangaroos in the bottom). There was an almighty bang as the front nearside hit it. Pulled over straight away to check for a shredded tyre / wheel, and to my surprise - nothing.

Walked back to check the pothole and using my site ruler in the boot, measured it at nearly 30cm long, 18 cm wide and a whopping 13cm deep !!!

Drove back very slowly on the motorway at 60mph inside lane just in case the TPMS flashed on or I started to feel a vibration or rumble from the front or rear, but got home just fine. Took the wheels off last night expecting to see a buckled alloy or bulge in the tyre wall, but again nothing. I must have been so lucky as that hole was a wheel destroyer. The 19" Brescia alloy must be stronger than I thought ?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sunbeamgls on 04 September 2020, 08:59

Well, it was yesterday but...

Just a couple of shots of my Indium Grey GTI Performance with its new wheels, replacing the Parkers.

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XOENzMqbrGg/X1Fo8-B1ZKI/AAAAAAAAI-k/gem9AFLkOu4cKSg9UY1q8zNmIxSooBVQgCNcBGAsYHQ/s960/118777342_10219860584328485_1609732541980775706_n.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SynPgvi86Xg/X1Fo9PUmbHI/AAAAAAAAI-o/GOwIdoyKOZsE-q8ct04JoKMGb4ZPYJ4gwCNcBGAsYHQ/s960/118787360_10219860584848498_5022039443373034786_n.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 04 September 2020, 09:35

That's a bloody steep hill. I'd put a chock under the wheels if I was going to leave it too long.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Bunnyfugger on 04 September 2020, 12:27

Fitted genuine Prets to my 2019 PP and replaced the standard Miltons. Very pleased with how it looks.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/dPbopKXC72kmiFWg9 (https://photos.app.goo.gl/dPbopKXC72kmiFWg9)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Carbon VW on 04 September 2020, 12:35

That looks lovely in the black 3 door with the prets. i do notice that the rear wheel seems to be missing a bolt ? and the bolt plastic caps

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Al1040 on 04 September 2020, 12:36

Very Nice :grin: :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Bunnyfugger on 04 September 2020, 18:23

Thank you and well spotted!  I’ve left the caps off until I can re-torque the bolts after a few miles.  I’ve got TTS callipers to fit to the front that require spacers fitted, but the spacers came with bolts without holes for popping the caps off. I left an original bolt off to take along to my local engineering firm to see if they can drill the longer ones the same.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 05 September 2020, 17:39

Quote from: Bunnyfugger on 04 September 2020, 18:23

Thank you and well spotted!  I’ve left the caps off until I can re-torque the bolts after a few miles.  I’ve got TTS callipers to fit to the front that require spacers fitted, but the spacers came with bolts without holes for popping the caps off. I left an original bolt off to take along to my local engineering firm to see if they can drill the longer ones the same.

If they can't drill the bolt heads out, a good OEM alternative is to use Audi/Skoda/Seat wheel nut covers (different brands do them in slightly different colours). They're more of a standard hexagonal shaped fit but look nice and OEM. I'm running them on my BBS wheels as the replacement bolts have no holes too and the wheel bolt holes were smaller anyway. Don't forget to get the cover removal tool as well, I think mine were only about £20 for the lot.

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Post by: fredgroves on 05 September 2020, 18:27

Updated my discovery pro maps.... takes forever!

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Post by: Ceefeesh on 05 September 2020, 23:23

Quote from: fredgroves on 05 September 2020, 18:27

Updated my discovery pro maps.... takes forever!

At least you can update them unlike Discover Media. Free updates - 4 months late! :cry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Bunnyfugger on 06 September 2020, 10:59

Quote from: Gnasher on 05 September 2020, 17:39

Quote from: Bunnyfugger on 04 September 2020, 18:23

Thank you and well spotted!  I’ve left the caps off until I can re-torque the bolts after a few miles.  I’ve got TTS callipers to fit to the front that require spacers fitted, but the spacers came with bolts without holes for popping the caps off. I left an original bolt off to take along to my local engineering firm to see if they can drill the longer ones the same.

If they can't drill the bolt heads out, a good OEM alternative is to use Audi/Skoda/Seat wheel nut covers (different brands do them in slightly different colours). They're more of a standard hexagonal shaped fit but look nice and OEM. I'm running them on my BBS wheels as the replacement bolts have no holes too and the wheel bolt holes were smaller anyway. Don't forget to get the cover removal tool as well, I think mine were only about £20 for the lot.

Good idea, thank you for that 🙏

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Post by: monkeyhanger on 06 September 2020, 11:23

The Audi bolt covers are a twit to get off - much tighter fit than the VW covers. The removal tool can easily scratch the interior of the bolt hole on the wheel - put a bit of electriciabs tape on the shank of the removal tool to prevent scratches.

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Post by: bogwoppit on 06 September 2020, 13:37

Finally got round to fitting an underseat cubby to the drivers seat.

I removed it from our Leon before we traded it in for the Golf, part no 3T0.881.578.

Really fiddly to do.

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Post by: Pretzel on 06 September 2020, 13:51

Quote from: bogwoppit on 06 September 2020, 13:37

Finally got round to fitting an underseat cubby to the drivers seat.

I removed it from our Leon before we traded it in for the Golf, part no 3T0.881.578.

Really fiddly to do.

Did you remove the seat to fit the under-seat drawer?

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Post by: Gnasher on 06 September 2020, 14:33

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 06 September 2020, 11:23

The Audi bolt covers are a twit to get off - much tighter fit than the VW covers. The removal tool can easily scratch the interior of the bolt hole on the wheel - put a bit of electriciabs tape on the shank of the removal tool to prevent scratches.

Don't know if you're using the same ones as I did then as I can get the (plastic) removal tool around the bolt cover to pull it off on my current wheels with more clearance than the OEM bolt covers on their own - the originals not fitting in the wheel holes on my new wheels are why I had to change them in the first place.

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Post by: bogwoppit on 06 September 2020, 14:57

Quote from: Pretzel on 06 September 2020, 13:51

Quote from: bogwoppit on 06 September 2020, 13:37

Finally got round to fitting an underseat cubby to the drivers seat.

I removed it from our Leon before we traded it in for the Golf, part no 3T0.881.578.

Really fiddly to do.

Did you remove the seat to fit the under-seat drawer?

In one  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 06 September 2020, 15:49

Quote from: Gnasher on 06 September 2020, 14:33

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 06 September 2020, 11:23

The Audi bolt covers are a twit to get off - much tighter fit than the VW covers. The removal tool can easily scratch the interior of the bolt hole on the wheel - put a bit of electriciabs tape on the shank of the removal tool to prevent scratches.

Don't know if you're using the same ones as I did then as I can get the (plastic) removal tool around the bolt cover to pull it off on my current wheels with more clearance than the OEM bolt covers on their own - the originals not fitting in the wheel holes on my new wheels are why I had to change them in the first place.

Are we talking about the same bolt covers? My A4 and the wife's A1 before that have these snug fit silver bolt caps with a ridge up the side to hook the end of the wire removal tool (same as the VW's one) into. Sounds easy but the caps are on with a tighter fit, meaning more force required to pull and easier for the hooked end to slip out of the groove while you're doing it and the back of the hooked end to scrape the wheel's bolt recess when it slips.

You're also pulling on the cap on one side rather than the centre, making it far less easy than the VW solution.

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Post by: Guzzle on 06 September 2020, 16:26

You're always going to struggle getting the bolt covers off with a wire tool. My Octavia came with one of these for removing the bolt covers. Can't say I ever had a problem

(https://i.postimg.cc/4xyxtFFt/s-l400.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

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Post by: monkeyhanger on 06 September 2020, 17:04

Quote from: Guzzle on 06 September 2020, 16:26

You're always going to struggle getting the bolt covers off with a wire tool. My Octavia came with one of these for removing the bolt covers. Can't say I ever had a problem

(https://i.postimg.cc/4xyxtFFt/s-l400.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Well they look a much more practical solution - central pull force from both sides of the cover's groove. Do you have a part number?

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Post by: bogwoppit on 06 September 2020, 17:13

Part No: 8D0 012 244 A

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Post by: Gnasher on 07 September 2020, 10:08

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 06 September 2020, 17:04

Quote from: Guzzle on 06 September 2020, 16:26

You're always going to struggle getting the bolt covers off with a wire tool. My Octavia came with one of these for removing the bolt covers. Can't say I ever had a problem

(https://i.postimg.cc/4xyxtFFt/s-l400.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Well they look a much more practical solution - central pull force from both sides of the cover's groove. Do you have a part number?

Yep, that's the tool I bought - loads easier lol.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 07 September 2020, 10:45

Dropped mine off at the dealer for a repair. I was hoping to get a MK8 as a loan car but I suppose that was wishful thinking. Would've been nice to see what one was like to drive and try out the buttonless dash. So I got a 69 reg petrol Bluemotion which I'm assuming is the 1.5 as it has the cylinder deactivation tech. It managed 62mpg on the way home over 20 miles, given a longer journey I'm pretty sure it would've improved on that. Pretty boring though.

They had a couple of ID3s in the carpark, looked quite smart from the outside, interior was okay but I only had time for a very quick look.

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Post by: sjw on 07 September 2020, 10:49

Quote from: p3asa on 23 July 2020, 00:30

Embarrassed to say I deliberately tried to see how many miles I could get out of a 38 mile trip in the R with a mixture of motorway and round the houses.
It was at 44.3 but by the time I got my phone out and took the picture it had dropped slightly.
I recon I could have got more if I had put it into Eco mode and used the freewheel feature on a couple of small hills I went down.
Not bad for a car that has so much power on tap.

(https://i.imgur.com/fSV458r.jpg)

Very impressive. I can do a 60-mile trip to my dad's (we have a small dog and a small amount of luggage, with 2 people) in my GTI performance, and I'm lucky to get over 40

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 07 September 2020, 12:42

Quote from: Watts on 07 September 2020, 10:45

Dropped mine off at the dealer for a repair. I was hoping to get a MK8 as a loan car but I suppose that was wishful thinking. Would've been nice to see what one was like to drive and try out the buttonless dash. So I got a 69 reg petrol Bluemotion which I'm assuming is the 1.5 as it has the cylinder deactivation tech. It managed 62mpg on the way home over 20 miles,

62mg on a courtesy car? You should be ashamed of yourself  :laugh:

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Post by: Al1040 on 07 September 2020, 14:08

Had a trip down to London last weeks and managed to get a very impressive 67 mpg at an average of 60mph
(https://i.ibb.co/jMZ0B9Y/20200827-130542-1.jpg) (https://ibb.co/tsPjkw6)
Of course it will be over-reading as I have a DTUK box fitted but hey never seen that before :smug:

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Post by: Sootchucker on 07 September 2020, 14:18

Got this out of my GTI the other day. Thing was I wasn’t trying for an economy run, just keeping up with the traffic on the motorway (max 70mph) but typically cruising at 60-65.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50315175818_1e6c5958d0_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jEbqPm)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 07 September 2020, 14:23

Quote from: p3asa on 07 September 2020, 12:42

Quote from: Watts on 07 September 2020, 10:45

Dropped mine off at the dealer for a repair. I was hoping to get a MK8 as a loan car but I suppose that was wishful thinking. Would've been nice to see what one was like to drive and try out the buttonless dash. So I got a 69 reg petrol Bluemotion which I'm assuming is the 1.5 as it has the cylinder deactivation tech. It managed 62mpg on the way home over 20 miles,

62mg on a courtesy car? You should be ashamed of yourself  :laugh:

Oh yes, sorry :embarrassed: :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 07 September 2020, 16:53

Quote from: Watts on 07 September 2020, 10:45

Dropped mine off at the dealer for a repair. I was hoping to get a MK8 as a loan car but I suppose that was wishful thinking. Would've been nice to see what one was like to drive and try out the buttonless dash. So I got a 69 reg petrol Bluemotion which I'm assuming is the 1.5 as it has the cylinder deactivation tech. It managed 62mpg on the way home over 20 miles, given a longer journey I'm pretty sure it would've improved on that. Pretty boring though.

They had a couple of ID3s in the carpark, looked quite smart from the outside, interior was okay but I only had time for a very quick look.

I tend to save up my trips to the local tip and recycling centre for when I’ve got a garage courtesy car - saves me getting my car dirty inside :grin:.

I watched an ID3 video on YouTube yesterday. It looks very minimalist inside, hard plastic door cards and the centre console looked quite cheap. I don’t know if it was just the trim level of the car in the video, but it had gloss piano black interior door pulls and they were covered in what looked like greasy fingermarks. Hardly a suitable material to use for door pulls IMO; seeing them covered in fingermarks and having to keep wiping them would do my head in and play havoc with my car OCD!

Hope your pano roof is all sorted out OK :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 07 September 2020, 17:39

Quote from: SRGTD on 07 September 2020, 16:53

I tend to save up my trips to the local tip and recycling centre for when I’ve got a garage courtesy car - saves me getting my car dirty inside :grin:.

I watched an ID3 video on YouTube yesterday. It looks very minimalist inside, hard plastic door cards and the centre console looked quite cheap. I don’t know if it was just the trim level of the car in the video, but it had gloss piano black interior door pulls and they were covered in what looked like greasy fingermarks. Hardly a suitable material to use for door pulls IMO; seeing them covered in fingermarks and having to keep wiping them would do my head in and play havoc with my car OCD!

Hope your pano roof is all sorted out OK :smiley:

Cheers SR, I must admit to being a bit nervy but I must say the dealer was being very reassuring so hopefully all should be well.

I don't like driving other people's cars, even loan cars, so it will only be used to get to and from the garage. I have my OH's Lupo for tip runs! Actually I've spent all day today cleaning the Lupo, the interior and pre wash stuff on the outside and door shuts. It was the dirtiest car I've ever cleaned, absolutely disgraceful. How she has been driving it like that I've no idea :rolleyes: Still, the worst is done, now it just needs a wash, polish and sealent. Possibly some decontamination but I'll see after the wash. Don't know why I'm bothering really, she won't clean it...

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Post by: king monkey on 07 September 2020, 18:29

Today I sat back and watched Polar Seal do its thing.

(https://i.postimg.cc/tJcY98xj/76-E8-E9-AA-E904-4-B48-8333-1-C39-E7100-E2-B.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/wRh6Vf2f)image upload site (https://postimages.org/)

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Post by: Al1040 on 08 September 2020, 10:42

Booked in to get the wheels powder coated and new tyres fitted  on the 28th :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 08 September 2020, 11:43

Quote from: Watts on 07 September 2020, 17:39

Quote from: SRGTD on 07 September 2020, 16:53

I tend to save up my trips to the local tip and recycling centre for when I’ve got a garage courtesy car - saves me getting my car dirty inside :grin:.

I watched an ID3 video on YouTube yesterday. It looks very minimalist inside, hard plastic door cards and the centre console looked quite cheap. I don’t know if it was just the trim level of the car in the video, but it had gloss piano black interior door pulls and they were covered in what looked like greasy fingermarks. Hardly a suitable material to use for door pulls IMO; seeing them covered in fingermarks and having to keep wiping them would do my head in and play havoc with my car OCD!

Hope your pano roof is all sorted out OK :smiley:

Cheers SR, I must admit to being a bit nervy but I must say the dealer was being very reassuring so hopefully all should be well.

I don't like driving other people's cars, even loan cars, so it will only be used to get to and from the garage. I have my OH's Lupo for tip runs! Actually I've spent all day today cleaning the Lupo, the interior and pre wash stuff on the outside and door shuts. It was the dirtiest car I've ever cleaned, absolutely disgraceful. How she has been driving it like that I've no idea :rolleyes: Still, the worst is done, now it just needs a wash, polish and sealent. Possibly some decontamination but I'll see after the wash. Don't know why I'm bothering really, she won't clean it...

Very much like my OH Polo - gets cleaned about once a year, however, I always ensure maintenance wise it’s in top order.

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Post by: monkeyhanger on 08 September 2020, 12:34

^ must be a woman thing - my wife treats the interior of her car like a bin. Seriously annoys me that I can fill a carrier bag with crap from her car every fortnight - those free supermarket magazines she takes but never reads, bottles of pop half drunk, plastic coat hangers from her latest clothes shopping...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 08 September 2020, 14:48

Quote from: Adam T7 on 08 September 2020, 11:43

Very much like my OH Polo - gets cleaned about once a year, however, I always ensure maintenance wise it’s in top order.

The Lupo is pretty good mechanically too, a bit late every year for it's service as she is the Queen of putting things off :rolleyes:. But we've had if 17 years from new and it's never broken down nor failed an MoT.

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 08 September 2020, 12:34

^ must be a woman thing - my wife treats the interior of her car like a bin. Seriously annoys me that I can fill a carrier bag with crap from her car every fortnight - those free supermarket magazines she takes but never reads, bottles of pop half drunk, plastic coat hangers from her latest clothes shopping...

Blimey you're brave :grin:. I think it's just a general lack of interest in cars.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 08 September 2020, 15:25

Quote from: Watts on 08 September 2020, 14:48

Quote from: Adam T7 on 08 September 2020, 11:43

Very much like my OH Polo - gets cleaned about once a year, however, I always ensure maintenance wise it’s in top order.

The Lupo is pretty good mechanically too, a bit late every year for it's service as she is the Queen of putting things off :rolleyes:. But we've had if 17 years from new and it's never broken down nor failed an MoT.

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 08 September 2020, 12:34

^ must be a woman thing - my wife treats the interior of her car like a bin. Seriously annoys me that I can fill a carrier bag with crap from her car every fortnight - those free supermarket magazines she takes but never reads, bottles of pop half drunk, plastic coat hangers from her latest clothes shopping...

Blimey you're brave :grin:. I think it's just a general lack of interest in cars.

Is it not that women generally have a lack of interest in cars? There are exceptions of course.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Aidey on 08 September 2020, 15:27

Nah my wife is the same, the footwell of her T-cross has enough stones in it to cover the drive!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ar899 on 08 September 2020, 20:05

Bags for life (many of) and paper hankies

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 08 September 2020, 20:40

Quote from: ar899 on 08 September 2020, 20:05

Bags for life (many of) and paper hankies

My cousin met his wife in Tescos, where they both worked - he refers to her as his "bag for life".

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Finglonga on 09 September 2020, 10:03

New brake pads and discs all round, fluid change after 6 years and new Spark Plugs, oh and I fitted this as well....

(https://i.imgur.com/k5FWsaO.jpg)

Road noise seems significantly quieter now.

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Post by: Papa John on 09 September 2020, 14:43

Just 'invested' in a 4" downpipe. Don't tell the wife....   :evil:

Linkage (https://www.akstuning.co.uk/shop/home/1262-7717-trackslag-4-downpipe-mqb-fwd-platform-non-gpf-models.html#/1084-trackslag_adapter_options-connection_to_oem_exhaust/1090-trackslag_catalyst_option-200_cell_sports_cat/1091-trackslag_silencer_option-without_silencer)

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Post by: Pretzel on 09 September 2020, 15:23

Quote from: Finglonga on 09 September 2020, 10:03

Road noise seems significantly quieter now.

Excellent news, where did you order the damper from?

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Post by: MKgti on 09 September 2020, 17:33

(https://i.postimg.cc/ydNbGcCS/20200909-165721.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/2qPGbq6z)
(https://i.postimg.cc/d06fnnpY/20200909-165810.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/p99kLQPG)
Nothing to mk7 but put side bars on its bigger brother T6.1.

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Post by: Finglonga on 09 September 2020, 19:20

Quote from: Pretzel on 09 September 2020, 15:23

Excellent news, where did you order the damper from?

https://eu.e-acca.com/

1x 1K0505563 Is the weights item number
2x N90183803 For the Nuts

Took three weeks to arrive but I was in no rush.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 10 September 2020, 16:18

Picked my car up from having the sunroof surround replaced. All seems good. So nice to get back in it, I'd really missed it. Funny how even though the loan was basically the same car, mine feels like a different model. Not just the speed, even the interior, not sure why. Must be that all those little extras and touches add up.

Earlier I took my OH's Lupo to the supermarket (I don't like taking a loan car out unless I have to) and even though it is only a 1.0l with some of the lame ponies installed when new clearly now having breathing difficulties, it felt so much more responsive and fun to drive (slowly!) than the 1.5TSI Golf.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 10 September 2020, 17:46

Watts, so pleased to hear you have your car back with the new roof, hope you can now enjoy the car fully without issue.

As it was a nice afternoon, I managed to wash mine and throw around a GTechniq loaded rag somewhere near the car! ;)

(https://i.ibb.co/ZcjNzxZ/20200910-172057.jpg)

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Post by: Watts on 10 September 2020, 17:49

Quote from: clubsport on 10 September 2020, 17:46

Watts, so pleased to hear you have your car back with the new roof, hope you can now enjoy the car fully without issue.

As it was a nice afternoon, I managed to wash mine and throw around a GTechniq loaded rag somewhere near the car! ;)

(https://i.ibb.co/ZcjNzxZ/20200910-172057.jpg)

Thanks :smiley:. Yours is looking fantastic, you're just taunting me with it's red 3dr CS loveliness :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Aidey on 10 September 2020, 17:51

Yea looks superb that Mate  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: king monkey on 10 September 2020, 18:24

That CS looks rubbish. Not jealous at all.... :grin:

Not exactly mk7 related but I test drove an Up! Today for my wife. No nonsense motoring!! It was red so obviously fast.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mistac on 10 September 2020, 18:41

looks great, cant beat red!

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Post by: rajb on 10 September 2020, 20:31

Looks stunning in red most definitely.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 11 September 2020, 15:45

Wash day today, removed all the grubby garage paw prints from inside and out.

(https://i.postimg.cc/LX8s1pDc/20200911-152952.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/94s26svb)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 11 September 2020, 16:50

Did you take that shot through your letterbox Watts? 😁

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 11 September 2020, 17:30

Quote from: Exonian on 11 September 2020, 16:50

Did you take that shot through your letterbox Watts? 😁

Ha ha. When ever I see a picture of @Watts gleaming car, I can’t stop thinking about the comment you posted a few months back relating to the reflection of the plant in the C pillar!

@Watts; it looks great, irrespective of the size or shape of the picture. I’d call it being arty :smiley:. Very shiny and great reflections.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 11 September 2020, 18:52

Quote from: Exonian on 11 September 2020, 16:50

Did you take that shot through your letterbox Watts? 😁

It's dangerous stepping outside in the Metropolis you know :grin:

Quote from: SRGTD on 11 September 2020, 17:30

Ha ha. When ever I see a picture of @Watts gleaming car, I can’t stop thinking about the comment you posted a few months back relating to the reflection of the plant in the C pillar!

@Watts; it looks great, irrespective of the size or shape of the picture. I’d call it being arty :smiley:. Very shiny and great reflections.

Cheers SR :smiley: And in part to answer Mr E, it's a bit tight on my 'drive' so the angles of my shots are born of necessity rather than trying to be clever!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: king monkey on 12 September 2020, 16:58

Today I bought an Up!

Then I got a reminder of why I applied Gyeon. Spilt a coke in the car. Had time to drive home, take the photo and then wipe it up. Amazing stuff.

(https://i.postimg.cc/J4Ym4Tnx/DAD443-EB-9-E91-45-EC-956-C-F4-BF552-BD276.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/2VWg07nL)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 12 September 2020, 20:38

Quote from: king monkey on 12 September 2020, 16:58

Today I bought an Up!

Then I got a reminder of why I applied Gyeon. Spilt a coke in the car. Had time to drive home, take the photo and then wipe it up. Amazing stuff.

What spec Up! did you go for? I keep thinking one would be a good upgrade for my OH's Lupo but she doesn't want to let go.

As for the Gyeon, does it affect the feel of the material at all?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: king monkey on 12 September 2020, 22:08

Happy to report that the seats feel exactly the same. I did it as soon as I picked the car up. Took me no time at all to apply. It’s repelled raspberry juice and fruitshoot so far. Worth every penny. Easy to apply although it does smell at first. Gone by the next day though. Going to apply it to the Up next weekend too.

The Up is only 60bhp but it’s so light it feels nippy. My wife hardly uses her car so have gone for a 2018 car with only 3700 miles on the clock. Cheap motoring. For the size of it I’m relatively impressed. In fact I’d get an Up gti if we could both have a smaller car. The salesman laughed when I pulled up in the R to test drive it!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 13 September 2020, 09:56

Quote from: king monkey on 12 September 2020, 22:08

Happy to report that the seats feel exactly the same. I did it as soon as I picked the car up. Took me no time at all to apply. It’s repelled raspberry juice and fruitshoot so far. Worth every penny. Easy to apply although it does smell at first. Gone by the next day though. Going to apply it to the Up next weekend too.

The Up is only 60bhp but it’s so light it feels nippy. My wife hardly uses her car so have gone for a 2018 car with only 3700 miles on the clock. Cheap motoring. For the size of it I’m relatively impressed. In fact I’d get an Up gti if we could both have a smaller car. The salesman laughed when I pulled up in the R to test drive it!

60bhp? That's a rocketship compared to my OH's Lupo :grin:.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: king monkey on 13 September 2020, 10:15

Quote from: Watts on 13 September 2020, 09:56

Quote from: king monkey on 12 September 2020, 22:08

Happy to report that the seats feel exactly the same. I did it as soon as I picked the car up. Took me no time at all to apply. It’s repelled raspberry juice and fruitshoot so far. Worth every penny. Easy to apply although it does smell at first. Gone by the next day though. Going to apply it to the Up next weekend too.

The Up is only 60bhp but it’s so light it feels nippy. My wife hardly uses her car so have gone for a 2018 car with only 3700 miles on the clock. Cheap motoring. For the size of it I’m relatively impressed. In fact I’d get an Up gti if we could both have a smaller car. The salesman laughed when I pulled up in the R to test drive it!

60bhp? That's a rocketship compared to my OH's Lupo :grin:.

Ha ha! My wife’s Polo has the same engine but I was surprised how different it felt in the Up!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ChrisTCR on 13 September 2020, 12:13

Well thats my experience with the TCR nearly over, I got the trade in price that I wanted on Saturday so in 10 days or so it will be gone.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 13 September 2020, 16:21

Quote from: ChrisTCR on 13 September 2020, 12:13

Well thats my experience with the TCR nearly over, I got the trade in price that I wanted on Saturday so in 10 days or so it will be gone.

What are you replacing it with?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 14 September 2020, 08:25

Well the past weekend actually. I know there have been a ton of threads over MPG and the like and that performance petrol cars aren't bought for economy, but this one really surprised me. Middle of last week, the wife and I travelled down from Cheshire to our best friends near Swansea, and then back on Saturday afternoon.

What's really surprised me is that most of you know me as a quite a sedate driver, but as we decided to go the back mountain roads, it was the first time I'd properly given the GTI a good thrashing. The first 70 miles or so were on the M56, M53, A55 then down the A483. Plenty of slower moving trucks and caravans for the GTI to overtake (safely of course). Then the further we got into mid wales, the more twisty and mountainous the roads became, with lots of 3rd gear bends and hairpins, and plenty of long slogs up steep hills and then long downhill sections, (really testing the braking).

This journey was to see our friends (responsibly socially distancing of course) so MPG and economy were the last things on my mind. If anything the journey back was even harder for the car as I just wanted to get back. Imagine my surprise then when I checked the overall economy on returning for the full tank (expecting it to be around the 35-36 mark which I'd have been happy with), and saw over 45mpg ! Incredible for the power on tap. I did the same journey 3 years ago in my then 2016 GTD, and for the whole trip only averaged 51.2mpg - so the GTI is just 6 mpg behind ! I'm pretty sure if i'd have used my usual sedate driving style without the overtakes etc. it would have been nudging near 50mpg.

Here's the route (from VW We Connect app)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50340618916_6ea27d7f54_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jGqQas)

And the overall figures

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50339929503_327409f5a4_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jGnie2)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 14 September 2020, 09:40

My last couple of outings are seeing the MPG from my GTD really go super high - I guess its a combination of the right air temperature and that traffic is much lighter than I have ever seen.

I went round the western side of the M25 at "rush hour" the other day and absolutely no snarl ups at all.

61mpg no problem :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: king monkey on 14 September 2020, 12:15

Finally bought myself a dsg footrest. Been meaning to do it for ages. £17. eBay.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 16 September 2020, 19:16

Having a busy week driving, last weekend visiting family in Norfolk, some lovely driving there. Back on Monday then Tuesday we went to a National Trust housd in Wolverhampton (5 hours driving), Wightwick Manor if anyone is interested, an amazing Arts and Crafts house with a phenomenal art and ceramics collection. Then today, we drove to a little village in Wiltshire called Urchfont as my OH had traced some early to mid 19thC ancestors there, in particular Moses Mower the mole catcher who was frequently up in front of the beak for fighting with his brother in the street after a night in the pub... Now we are outside Bristol staying over at a rather nice hotel before visiting another National Trust property tomorrow called Tyntesfield followed by a drive home to west London. The TCR is proving an excellent tourer, comfortable, fun and economical :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ChrisTCR on 16 September 2020, 20:42

Quote from: Watts on 13 September 2020, 16:21

Quote from: ChrisTCR on 13 September 2020, 12:13

Well thats my experience with the TCR nearly over, I got the trade in price that I wanted on Saturday so in 10 days or so it will be gone.

What are you replacing it with?

An M2 competition.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Paul70 on 16 September 2020, 21:17

Upgraded to the facelift 8 inch display, fairly easy to change with the correct tools. Looks superb, really happy with the results and love the look of the facelift screen with the Clubsport interior. Next the ambient lights in the upper door trim.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ooosh on 17 September 2020, 08:16

(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/cc/25/6e/cc256e0d480bffde7066f48d678f9c60.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ooosh on 17 September 2020, 09:12

Quote from: Paul70 on 16 September 2020, 21:17

Upgraded to the facelift 8 inch display, fairly easy to change with the correct tools. Looks superb, really happy with the results and love the look of the facelift screen with the Clubsport interior. Next the ambient lights in the upper door trim.

Any photos?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Yusee on 17 September 2020, 21:01

21 months and 11,800 miles into ownership, I have finally ditched the bridgestones for 4 PS4s today.
Was considering replacing just fronts, but on my way home from work on Tuesday my tyre pressure loss warning came on and I was quite pleased to see a nail in one of my rears- made the decision easy.
I've got 2 bridgestones with around 6mm tread, one has been repaired- any ideas as to going rate on Ebay?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 18 September 2020, 08:23

Quote from: Yusee on 17 September 2020, 21:01

21 months and 11,800 miles into ownership, I have finally ditched the bridgestones for 4 PS4s today.
Was considering replacing just fronts, but on my way home from work on Tuesday my tyre pressure loss warning came on and I was quite pleased to see a nail in one of my rears- made the decision easy.
I've got 2 bridgestones with around 6mm tread, one has been repaired- any ideas as to going rate on Ebay?

I've just sold 4 - 2 with over 6mm and 2 with over 4.5mm for £90 on gumtree. I priced them cheap and still got a4sholes offering 40 quid 😂

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Paul70 on 18 September 2020, 09:27

Quote from: Ooosh on 17 September 2020, 09:12

Quote from: Paul70 on 16 September 2020, 21:17

Upgraded to the facelift 8 inch display, fairly easy to change with the correct tools. Looks superb, really happy with the results and love the look of the facelift screen with the Clubsport interior. Next the ambient lights in the upper door trim.

Any photos?

I need guidance in how to post images, I know, yet another numpty! I’ve got an image hosting account (FLICKR) and can Paste a URL into a post so I’ve figured that much out but is this the correct method? Sure someone can click on the URL and access the image but I want the image to appear directly in the post. The problem is when I select the preview option I just see the URL, not the image. Is this normal? Do I have to select one of the multiple icons above the ‘post’ content window and paste the URL that way? I tried the search function as I know this topic has come up recently but there were so many hits I took the lazy option and asked directly.

Cheers

Paul

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 18 September 2020, 09:55

Quote from: Ooosh on 17 September 2020, 08:16

(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/cc/25/6e/cc256e0d480bffde7066f48d678f9c60.jpg)

Where was that, I'm guessing not on the A30 :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Yusee on 18 September 2020, 10:28

Quote from: mcmaddy on 18 September 2020, 08:23

Quote from: Yusee on 17 September 2020, 21:01

21 months and 11,800 miles into ownership, I have finally ditched the bridgestones for 4 PS4s today.
Was considering replacing just fronts, but on my way home from work on Tuesday my tyre pressure loss warning came on and I was quite pleased to see a nail in one of my rears- made the decision easy.
I've got 2 bridgestones with around 6mm tread, one has been repaired- any ideas as to going rate on Ebay?

I've just sold 4 - 2 with over 6mm and 2 with over 4.5mm for £90 on gumtree. I priced them cheap and still got a4sholes offering 40 quid 😂

Thanks. Around £20 each sounds about right.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Yusee on 20 September 2020, 17:44

The PS4s are excellent, so far. The car feels quicker, more responsive.
Sold the 2 bridgestones for £40

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 20 September 2020, 18:44

Had our final run out today of our week off to Waddesdon Manor near Aylesbury to see how the super rich used to live, what a place. Steady 110 mile trip, great economy and comfort. 1100 miles in total covered on days out. One thing though that we really noticed was how many faffers there are these days on the roads, people doing 10 or even 20 mph less than the speed limit in perfect conditions, a couple of them doing around 30-40 joining a motorway..... There has been quite a bit of swearing in the Wattsmobile :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 21 September 2020, 12:03

Quote from: Watts on 20 September 2020, 18:44

One thing though that we really noticed was how many faffers there are these days on the roads, people doing 10 or even 20 mph less than the speed limit in perfect conditions, a couple of them doing around 30-40 joining a motorway..... There has been quite a bit of swearing in the Wattsmobile :rolleyes:

You took the wrong car out.... you needed:

(https://milsysgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/80-Toyota-Land-cruiser-technical-machine-gun-mounts-lc79.gif)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 21 September 2020, 12:49

Quote from: fredgroves on 21 September 2020, 12:03

You took the wrong car out.... you needed:

(https://milsysgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/80-Toyota-Land-cruiser-technical-machine-gun-mounts-lc79.gif)

That would do it! Some people really need their licences revoked.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 21 September 2020, 13:13

That's more "View to a Kill" than "Licence Revoked"  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Aidey on 21 September 2020, 16:20

Need to find something good to clean the interior of my windscreen, seeing the circles where the windscreen was put in, and streaks when it fogs a bit, used fast glass but its a bit useless, advice and product suggestions please  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 21 September 2020, 16:27

Anything liquid and a microfibre cloth??

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Aidey on 21 September 2020, 17:05

I used a good cloth and the fast glass but it didn’t take the marks off  :undecided:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 21 September 2020, 17:16

Quote from: Aidey on 21 September 2020, 16:20

Need to find something good to clean the interior of my windscreen, seeing the circles where the windscreen was put in, and streaks when it fogs a bit, used fast glass but its a bit useless, advice and product suggestions please  :wink:

I had the factory suction cup marks on the windscreen on a previous car and never could get rid of them. They were still there when I sold the car 4.5 years later.

You could try claying the outside of the screen to see if that’ll get rid of the suction cup marks as those marks will be on the outside (not the inside) from when the screen was lifted and positioned in place in the factory when the car was being built. Make sure you use plenty of lubricant with the clay. After you’ve clayed and dried the screen, clean it with a good glass cleaner and soft microfibre cloths.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: BobbyT on 21 September 2020, 17:37

Quote from: fredgroves on 21 September 2020, 12:03

Quote from: Watts on 20 September 2020, 18:44

One thing though that we really noticed was how many faffers there are these days on the roads, people doing 10 or even 20 mph less than the speed limit in perfect conditions, a couple of them doing around 30-40 joining a motorway..... There has been quite a bit of swearing in the Wattsmobile :rolleyes:

You took the wrong car out.... you needed:

(https://milsysgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/80-Toyota-Land-cruiser-technical-machine-gun-mounts-lc79.gif)

Ahhh a Reaper would love that, they like a good 'Technical'  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Popinman on 21 September 2020, 19:52

Quote from: Aidey on 21 September 2020, 16:20

Need to find something good to clean the interior of my windscreen, seeing the circles where the windscreen was put in, and streaks when it fogs a bit, used fast glass but its a bit useless, advice and product suggestions please  :wink:

Bar Keepers Friend, the powdered version you mix to a paste with water. Just try it on a small inconspicuous area first, but will get rid of most glass contamination.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: steve12345 on 21 September 2020, 19:59

Last night's drive back from Center Parcs.

Car fully loaded for a weekend trip with luggage for two adults and a toddler, including push chair, travel cot/mattress, child's hamax bike seat, two bikes on the roof, & food supplies too!

Fairly late on Sunday night so mostly traffic free roads mix of motorway and A roads, sticking to the speed limit pretty much all the way home (careful driving while carrying bikes on roof).

81 miles in total averaging 38 mpg!!

I'm amazed at how much stuff you can get into a golf. I'm even more amazed by that MPG figure. The journey out I barely managed about 32mpg ish, but that journey had a few sections of heavy traffic

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Papa John on 22 September 2020, 10:37

Finished fitting the new 4" Trackslag downpipe & EU5 200 cell catalyst. This wasn't as straightforward as the Internet suggested it should be... Why? We couldn't get enough clearance to remove the OE pipe and HUGE cat. After a lot of head scratching and swearing, we realised it was the VAQ eLSD which was causing the clearance issue. Once the Haldex fluid was drained and the VAQ casing removed the OE pipe did finally come out.  :cool:

New pipe was fitted and we had a happy ending. Car now sounds like an proper GTi should even with the stock exhaust and goes like f**k! Also fitted a new aftermarket turbo inlet and silcone hose a few days prior to fitting the new downpipe. It would give an R a good run for its money, so I think I'll stop there.  :nerd:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 22 September 2020, 11:45

Interesting Papa John...

Don't you need a Euro6 compliant one for a 2015 vehicle though?

Removing the eLSD sounds like a ball ache though!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: BobbyT on 22 September 2020, 15:21

Had my wheel retrimmed by Royal, his work is spot on. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200922/948b402fce2e1feaba7a10f7113e42e6.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Papa John on 22 September 2020, 17:16

Quote from: fredgroves on 22 September 2020, 11:45

Interesting Papa John...

Don't you need a Euro6 compliant one for a 2015 vehicle though?

Removing the eLSD sounds like a ball ache though!

I think Euro5 is sufficient? It certainly meets MOT requirements which is all that matters really as it's not like I need type approval or anything. eLSD wasn't too bad actually as it was just the housing that needed to be removed, 5 hex bolts. We also took the chance to give the housing a good clean out. The fluid was good to go back in as it was replaced by the stealer at my request in 2018, 3 years as per shedule. I've now ordered new Haldex fluid from Opie Oils, £18.95 for 850ml so that will be getting changed in the near future.  :kiss:

I took a trip to the scrappy today and they offered £120 for the OE Catalyser. I hummed and hawed and we agreed on £130. So that's how much yin oh them is worth, as SCRAP!  :evil: Brings the cost of the new downpipe down a little bit, most of which is the fabrication involved and the catalyser which is made in Italy.

Here it is look.  :nerd:

(https://i.ibb.co/wRYFvpN/20200919-142359-6298.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 22 September 2020, 17:31

What sort of life can you expect out a 200 cell cat?

Your mod I have to say sounds really good - I read what everyone on here writes about but this sound genuinely like a decent impact, despite the ball ache fitting it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Papa John on 22 September 2020, 18:00

Quote from: fredgroves on 22 September 2020, 17:31

What sort of life can you expect out a 200 cell cat?

Your mod I have to say sounds really good - I read what everyone on here writes about but this sound genuinely like a decent impact, despite the ball ache fitting it.

As it's sensibly located much further away from the turbo than the OE, a good thing for longevity of the cat, and the turbo and the motor, not so good for getting to maximum efficiency quickly to meet EU specs. Like I care about that. I guess it should last the life of the downpipe. Quite a long time indeed. You'll also note the OE flexi. Very few take the care to fit those. I've seen other lesser downpipes which have snapped in two because of that. Revo anyone...  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: king monkey on 22 September 2020, 18:37

Quote from: BobbyT on 22 September 2020, 15:21

Had my wheel retrimmed by Royal, his work is spot on. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200922/948b402fce2e1feaba7a10f7113e42e6.jpg)

Well that looks brilliant. Just how I’d have mine done.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 22 September 2020, 19:19

Quote from: king monkey on 22 September 2020, 18:37

Well that looks brilliant. Just how I’d have mine done.

Likewise  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 22 September 2020, 19:30

Quote from: Papa John on 22 September 2020, 18:00

Quote from: fredgroves on 22 September 2020, 17:31

What sort of life can you expect out a 200 cell cat?

As it's sensibly located much further away from the turbo than the OE, a good thing for longevity of the cat, and the turbo and the motor, not so good for getting to maximum efficiency quickly to meet EU specs. Like I care about that. I guess it should last the life of the downpipe. Quite a long time indeed. You'll also note the OE flexi. Very few take the care to fit those. I've seen other lesser downpipes which have snapped in two because of that. Revo anyone...  :whistle:

I presume you need to get it through MOT? I guess you do, otherwise you'd have gone with the 100 cell.

As said before, good work though.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Papa John on 22 September 2020, 20:07

Quote from: fredgroves on 22 September 2020, 19:30

Quote from: Papa John on 22 September 2020, 18:00

Quote from: fredgroves on 22 September 2020, 17:31

What sort of life can you expect out a 200 cell cat?

As it's sensibly located much further away from the turbo than the OE, a good thing for longevity of the cat, and the turbo and the motor, not so good for getting to maximum efficiency quickly to meet EU specs. Like I care about that. I guess it should last the life of the downpipe. Quite a long time indeed. You'll also note the OE flexi. Very few take the care to fit those. I've seen other lesser downpipes which have snapped in two because of that. Revo anyone...  :whistle:

I presume you need to get it through MOT? I guess you do, otherwise you'd have gone with the 100 cell.

As said before, good work though.

200 cells is good for up to around 450'ish hp. Obviously, the less cells the less restrictive, but the less effective the catalyser is. 200 cells will be more than enough to pass the MOT standard. MOT is actually booked for Thusday as it expires on Friday. More on that story, later...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Vw80 on 22 September 2020, 22:13

Quote from: Exonian on 22 September 2020, 19:19

Quote from: king monkey on 22 September 2020, 18:37

Well that looks brilliant. Just how I’d have mine done.

Likewise  :cool:

Have I missed something has TCR been replaced by BMW?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: danpen1306 on 23 September 2020, 12:56

Quote from: BobbyT on 22 September 2020, 15:21

Had my wheel retrimmed by Royal, his work is spot on. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200922/948b402fce2e1feaba7a10f7113e42e6.jpg)

Do you mind me asking how much that costs? Looks spot on

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 23 September 2020, 16:42

Quote from: Vw80 on 22 September 2020, 22:13

Have I missed something has TCR been replaced by BMW?

Yes, I had a bit of a lapse!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: BobbyT on 23 September 2020, 19:54

Quote from: danpen1306 on 23 September 2020, 12:56

Quote from: BobbyT on 22 September 2020, 15:21

Had my wheel retrimmed by Royal, his work is spot on. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200922/948b402fce2e1feaba7a10f7113e42e6.jpg)

Do you mind me asking how much that costs? Looks spot on

Thanks, it's £170 for an 'exchange' retrim and then I paid £20 for them to fit it. Took them 20 minutes.

You give them your old wheel and they provide one trimmed to your taste. You can also do this via post I think but I was lazy so took a drive.  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Vw80 on 23 September 2020, 21:10

Quote from: Exonian on 23 September 2020, 16:42

Quote from: Vw80 on 22 September 2020, 22:13

Have I missed something has TCR been replaced by BMW?

Yes, I had a bit of a lapse!

Nice. How do u compare and any pics?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Pretzel on 23 September 2020, 22:15

Quote from: BobbyT on 22 September 2020, 15:21

Had my wheel retrimmed by Royal, his work is spot on. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200922/948b402fce2e1feaba7a10f7113e42e6.jpg)

Very nice, apart from foot-rest and heating controls, are there any other interior upgrades?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: danpen1306 on 23 September 2020, 23:56

Quote from: BobbyT on 23 September 2020, 19:54

Quote from: danpen1306 on 23 September 2020, 12:56

Quote from: BobbyT on 22 September 2020, 15:21

Had my wheel retrimmed by Royal, his work is spot on. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200922/948b402fce2e1feaba7a10f7113e42e6.jpg)

Do you mind me asking how much that costs? Looks spot on

Thanks, it's £170 for an 'exchange' retrim and then I paid £20 for them to fit it. Took them 20 minutes.

You give them your old wheel and they provide one trimmed to your taste. You can also do this via post I think but I was lazy so took a drive.  :whistle:

Great thanks, I’ll give them a call tomorrow and get booked in

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Finglonga on 24 September 2020, 19:57

Purchased these......

(https://i.imgur.com/9m1wiii.jpg)

For.....https://i.imgur.com/7J3eauZ.mp4 (https://i.imgur.com/7J3eauZ.mp4)

(https://imgur.com/xq0G9yx)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 25 September 2020, 19:24

Quote from: Vw80 on 23 September 2020, 21:10

Quote from: Exonian on 23 September 2020, 16:42

Quote from: Vw80 on 22 September 2020, 22:13

Have I missed something has TCR been replaced by BMW?

Yes, I had a bit of a lapse!

Nice. How do u compare and any pics?

It compares very well thanks  :smiley:
I did a bit of a first thoughts post in another thread, I don’t want to clog the forum up with it all too much, I’ll be burnt at the stake!
 http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=286707.msg2625394#msg2625394

No photos! Been too busy.
Well I took one of how well the Golf boot mat fitted the BMW but that’s about it  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Aidey on 26 September 2020, 11:43

Noticed this week that when i closed my drivers door i heard a vibration :tongue: so made some investigations and tapping the wing found the liner was loose , a clip to join the liners had not been installed properly , so unclipped, joined them up and re-clipped, no more vibration  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Vw80 on 27 September 2020, 20:59

It compares very well thanks  :smiley:
I did a bit of a first thoughts post in another thread, I don’t want to clog the forum up with it all too much, I’ll be burnt at the stake!
 http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=286707.msg2625394#msg2625394

No photos! Been too busy.
Well I took one of how well the Golf boot mat fitted the BMW but that’s about it  :grin:
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 Excellent review as always. After all ur mk7 s It must b strange to be n different car brand. Wish u safe happy motoring.  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MK7heaven on 27 September 2020, 22:44

I have just seen this Golf DRIVER playing with his MK7
and 601 HP (including 60-130 mph / 100-200 kph DRAGY times)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUrQWUbH9dY&feature=youtu.be

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Craig on 28 September 2020, 12:02

Quote from: Finglonga on 24 September 2020, 19:57

Purchased these......

(https://i.imgur.com/9m1wiii.jpg)

For.....https://i.imgur.com/7J3eauZ.mp4 (https://i.imgur.com/7J3eauZ.mp4)

(https://imgur.com/xq0G9yx)

Hi mate I’ve just bought a pair of these. For £20.50 I thought why not. What setting did you have them on?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Finglonga on 28 September 2020, 14:09

Quote from: Craig on 28 September 2020, 12:02

Hi mate I’ve just bought a pair of these. For £20.50 I thought why not. What setting did you have them on?

Got them set on the maximum 9, may have a play around in the future with them.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Rob_benton on 28 September 2020, 14:26

Quote from: Craig on 28 September 2020, 12:02

Quote from: Finglonga on 24 September 2020, 19:57

Purchased these......

(https://i.imgur.com/9m1wiii.jpg)

For.....https://i.imgur.com/7J3eauZ.mp4 (https://i.imgur.com/7J3eauZ.mp4)

(https://imgur.com/xq0G9yx)

Hi mate I’ve just bought a pair of these. For £20.50 I thought why not. What setting did you have them on?

Thanks, just ordered a pair from AliExpress

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Rob_benton on 28 September 2020, 16:57

Quote from: Finglonga on 28 September 2020, 14:09

Quote from: Craig on 28 September 2020, 12:02

Hi mate I’ve just bought a pair of these. For £20.50 I thought why not. What setting did you have them on?

Got them set on the maximum 9, may have a play around in the future with them.

Can you let us know what number you decide on as it looks awkward to keep getting to the controller once installed to make adjustments . Thanks

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Finglonga on 29 September 2020, 12:49

Leaving it on 9, it is actually quite easy to adjust with a very small flat head screwdriver.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: baka on 29 September 2020, 18:06

Today I found a whole new appreciation for the mk7 Golf, after getting a complete sh1tbox of a new Polo as a courtesy car.

I know it's built to a price but it's feels like it's made out of crate paper and wishful thinking.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 29 September 2020, 19:25

Quote from: Vw80 on 27 September 2020, 20:59

After all ur mk7 s It must b strange to be n different car brand. Wish u safe happy motoring.  :cool:

Thank you and thank you  :smiley:
After 30 odd years it feels very strange to not have a VW group car.
Liberating in a way, sad in other ways.


If I get time sometime soonish I’ll write a proper comparison now I’ve had chance to settle.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: king monkey on 29 September 2020, 19:32

Quote from: Exonian on 29 September 2020, 19:25

Quote from: Vw80 on 27 September 2020, 20:59

After all ur mk7 s It must b strange to be n different car brand. Wish u safe happy motoring.  :cool:

Thank you and thank you  :smiley:
After 30 odd years it feels very strange to not have a VW group car.
Liberating in a way, sad in other ways.

To be honest I think there might be a few others who move from Vw to something else. I can’t see myself getting a Mk8. Doesn’t do a lot for me at the moment. The bmw 128 looks interesting as does the 135.

I expect a full write up soon sir.

If I get time sometime soonish I’ll write a proper comparison now I’ve had chance to settle.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: P6GTD on 29 September 2020, 19:42

What have I done today?
Paid 95 quid to get a PDR repair on my rear o/s wheel arch after some ars***e opened their door against my car when it was nearly brand new 12 m ago.
Nobody noticed the dent but me.....I knew it was there every time I walked up to the car. So I gave in and got it sorted for my own mental health.
Car parks and stupid parkers drive me crazy.
And........ I have a real prejudice against SUV and twin-cab pick ups.
Rant over!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 29 September 2020, 19:59

Quote from: P6GTD on 29 September 2020, 19:42

What have I done today?
Paid 95 quid to get a PDR repair on my rear o/s wheel arch after some ars***e opened their door against my car when it was nearly brand new 12 m ago.
Nobody noticed the dent but me.....I knew it was there every time I walked up to the car. So I gave in and got it sorted for my own mental health.
Car parks and stupid parkers drive me crazy.
And........ I have a real prejudice against SUV and twin-cab pick ups.
Rant over!

Money well spent for peace of mind.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Al1040 on 29 September 2020, 20:06

+1 for hating inconsiderate drivers in car parks, just has a small chip done to my drivers door :cry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 29 September 2020, 21:11

Quote from: P6GTD on 29 September 2020, 19:42

What have I done today?
Paid 95 quid to get a PDR repair on my rear o/s wheel arch after some ars***e opened their door against my car when it was nearly brand new 12 m ago.
Nobody noticed the dent but me.....I knew it was there every time I walked up to the car. So I gave in and got it sorted for my own mental health.
Car parks and stupid parkers drive me crazy.
And........ I have a real prejudice against SUV and twin-cab pick ups.
Rant over!

I feel your pain. Last Thursday (I only go into work every Thursday, I work from home the other 4 days a week). I got to work and parked up in a deserted car park, reversing into the space. I go back out at 4pm to go home and there's a big white Vauxhall SUV parked suspiciously close to my A4 (meaning that it would be a squeeze for anyone to get out of the driver's door), driven straight in. I have a look at my rear drivers side door facing their drivers door. It's unmarked. Then I get home and see the dent on my drivers door - they opened their rear drivers side door onto my drivers door, putting a tiny but very noticeable dent in it.

It's booked in for PDR on Friday afternoon. As they left their paint on my door I'm hoping a quick buff of the lacquer coat after tapping the dent out is all that is required. Quoted £70 with no paintwork. My local chips away quoted £206 with any repaint required.

Part of me wants to calmly ask for my £70 back and ask them to not park so close to another car when the car park is 20% full and be more careful in opening their doors.

Another part of me wants to take a syringe of brake fluid and spray it on their rear bumper!

I'll look at their car if it's in and if they have  a paint chip/scuff on the edge of their rear drivers side door that's 78cm high, I'll leave them a note and appeal to their good nature if I can't find out who's car it is.

I refitted my dashcam to the A4 over the weekend!

Really pisses me off that they choose to park a foot away from my car when the car park is practically empty!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 29 September 2020, 22:09

That really annoys me too Matt. I usually park in the farthest spot away from the door at supermarkets and you can bet your bottom dollar some p4ick still parks next to you. I swear morons do it on purpose.
I'd also be going out of my way to find your selfish colleague and definitely getting your money back. In a way it makes it worse that they work with you and haven't even said anything.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: P6GTD on 29 September 2020, 22:30

I’m feeling better already reading your responses.
I’ve walked out to the car 5 times today just to see the PDR result. Wish I had done it right away instead of sulking for a year.
As I’ve said many times to my dear wife, most folk regard a car as a household appliance like a washing machine. A combination of ignorance and not giving a sh!t.
No wonder the motor trade screws them over. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: P6GTD on 29 September 2020, 22:40

My PDR man showed me the little rubber access grommet at the top of the wheel arch through which he got his clever PDR hammers to sort my dent. He said it was an aperture through which the factory sprayed wax after assembly and that was a good long term anti corrosion thing that German cars usually had.
MaybecI should hang on to my 7.5 for a long time to see if he is right.
Based on the Autocar road test, I think I probably will. 😏

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: P6GTD on 29 September 2020, 22:59

Thinking about the analogy with the household appliance ....... the first time that occurred to me was with the extremely successful ad campaign to introduce and sell the Nissan Qashqai to a gullible public who had never bought a vehicle like that before in their lives. Truly a household appliance on wheels.
And there you are ......5 million sheep followed in one make or another.
Just don’t mentioned the Nissan Juke or indeed any Honda apart from the Civic.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 30 September 2020, 05:47

Quote from: mcmaddy on 29 September 2020, 22:09

That really annoys me too Matt. I usually park in the farthest spot away from the door at supermarkets and you can bet your bottom dollar some p4ick still parks next to you. I swear morons do it on purpose.
I'd also be going out of my way to find your selfish colleague and definitely getting your money back. In a way it makes it worse that they work with you and haven't even said anything.

Not exactly a colleague Chris, I work for a very small company in the main building at Wynyard Park- there's about 20 firms operating out of there, so not sure if security has any personal details - I didn't have to register my car details with them.

It'll probably have to be a letter under the wipers as they seem to arrive and leave later than me.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 30 September 2020, 05:53

Quote from: P6GTD on 29 September 2020, 22:40

My PDR man showed me the little rubber access grommet at the top of the wheel arch through which he got his clever PDR hammers to sort my dent. He said it was an aperture through which the factory sprayed wax after assembly and that was a good long term anti corrosion thing that German cars usually had.
MaybecI should hang on to my 7.5 for a long time to see if he is right.
Based on the Autocar road test, I think I probably will. 😏

I'm expecting the door card will need to come off for my dent. It's towards the top of the door, on the apex of the bulge, below a section that has a hard crease all the way along the door width.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 30 September 2020, 09:31

Quote from: P6GTD on 29 September 2020, 22:59

Thinking about the analogy with the household appliance ....... the first time that occurred to me was with the extremely successful ad campaign to introduce and sell the Nissan Qashqai to a gullible public who had never bought a vehicle like that before in their lives. Truly a household appliance on wheels.
And there you are ......5 million sheep followed in one make or another.
Just don’t mentioned the Nissan Juke or indeed any Honda apart from the Civic.

But you do have to admire them as a business. As much as I don't particularly care for the Qashcow, selling as many as they do, they clearly have got something right.

As for parking, I too just don't understand the mentality of having an entire car park of spaces to choose from but have to park so close to another vehicle to make it physically difficult to get out. Why would you do that? I'd only had my TCR a week or two when I came back to a massive scrape down the rear os door whilst I was in M1 services for 20 minutes. They must've realised what they'd done and moved elsewhere, it was really quiet there too. Luckily it all cleaned off to leave just one really small dent in the swage line which is very difficult to spot so I've left it for now.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 30 September 2020, 10:16

Quote from: P6GTD on 29 September 2020, 22:59

Thinking about the analogy with the household appliance ....... the first time that occurred to me was with the extremely successful ad campaign to introduce and sell the Nissan Qashqai to a gullible public who had never bought a vehicle like that before in their lives. Truly a household appliance on wheels.
And there you are ......5 million sheep followed in one make or another.
Just don’t mentioned the Nissan Juke or indeed any Honda apart from the Civic.

People bought the cashcow because a SUV is a status symbol. Didn't matter if the cheapo thing wasn't exactly a Range Rover, in their minds, it was better than their neighbours Astra.

Nice move by Nissan, they have done really well out of it.

I don't suppose its dented their GTR sales too much either  :grin: :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 30 September 2020, 11:02

Quote from: Watts on 30 September 2020, 09:31

Quote from: P6GTD on 29 September 2020, 22:59

Thinking about the analogy with the household appliance ....... the first time that occurred to me was with the extremely successful ad campaign to introduce and sell the Nissan Qashqai to a gullible public who had never bought a vehicle like that before in their lives. Truly a household appliance on wheels.
And there you are ......5 million sheep followed in one make or another.
Just don’t mentioned the Nissan Juke or indeed any Honda apart from the Civic.

But you do have to admire them as a business. As much as I don't particularly care for the Qashcow, selling as many as they do, they clearly have got something right.

As for parking, I too just don't understand the mentality of having an entire car park of spaces to choose from but have to park so close to another vehicle to make it physically difficult to get out. Why would you do that? I'd only had my TCR a week or two when I came back to a massive scrape down the rear os door whilst I was in M1 services for 20 minutes. They must've realised what they'd done and moved elsewhere, it was really quiet there too. Luckily it all cleaned off to leave just one really small dent in the swage line which is very difficult to spot so I've left it for now.

I think the parking is a reference point for piss poor parkers. They can't judge their position by the lines on the floor so they pick a car to get next to and judge their distance from that. There are some total idiots on the road and in car parks.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dereks on 30 September 2020, 14:04

Sold my car yesterday so on the look out for something else.

Fancy an S4 but not many around that are catching my eye, can’t leave it a while without wheels so back up may be another golf :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 30 September 2020, 14:07

Quote from: dereks on 30 September 2020, 14:04

Sold my car yesterday so on the look out for something else.

Fancy an S4 but not many around that are catching my eye, can’t leave it a while without wheels so back up may be another golf :smiley:

Looking for new or a bit older? A B7 RS4 seems like a good bet to me.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dereks on 30 September 2020, 14:12

Quote from: Watts on 30 September 2020, 14:07

Quote from: dereks on 30 September 2020, 14:04

Sold my car yesterday so on the look out for something else.

Fancy an S4 but not many around that are catching my eye, can’t leave it a while without wheels so back up may be another golf :smiley:

Looking for new or a bit older? A B7 RS4 seems like a good bet to me.

Newish probably 2-3yo B9, RS4 would be nice but the maintenance bills not so much.

Quite like my interior gadgets so prefer the modern interior

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 30 September 2020, 14:24

The late B8.5 S4 Avant are really holding their money well, partly as the replacement was a diesel.
B7 is fun to drive hard, but newest cars are now at least 13 years old, they are transitioning into a semi classic, with the cheaper less well cared for examples becoming a liability to the wallet.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dereks on 30 September 2020, 14:57

Maybe it’s the 8.5 I’m looking at?? 2-3yo the 354bhp with the newer virtual cockpit.

Not up to speed with my audis yet :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 30 September 2020, 15:13

Quote from: dereks on 30 September 2020, 14:57

Maybe it’s the 8.5 I’m looking at?? 2-3yo the 354bhp with the newer virtual cockpit.

Not up to speed with my audis yet :grin:

That is the B8.5..... from 2019 onward the S4 came with a 347 bhp 3L diesel. The point being there are not that many late petrol cars to choose from (relative to Gti's).
Nice cars, i would have one if I needed more space.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 30 September 2020, 15:51

Quote from: clubsport on 30 September 2020, 15:13

That is the B8.5..... from 2019 onward the S4 came with a 347 bhp 3L diesel. The point being there are not that many late petrol cars to choose from (relative to Gti's).
Nice cars, i would have one if I needed more space.

Why does 'needing' more space have to be a consideration? I'm sure that we all live in bigger houses than we really need to. If you want one, get one.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 30 September 2020, 16:07

Quote from: clubsport on 30 September 2020, 15:13

Quote from: dereks on 30 September 2020, 14:57

Maybe it’s the 8.5 I’m looking at?? 2-3yo the 354bhp with the newer virtual cockpit.

Not up to speed with my audis yet :grin:

That is the B8.5..... from 2019 onward the S4 came with a 347 bhp 3L diesel. The point being there are not that many late petrol cars to choose from (relative to Gti's).
Nice cars, i would have one if I needed more space.

The A4 B9 started late 2015, so there are 2016/17/18/ early 19 S4s out there with the petrol engine. Facelift B9.5 came in MY20 in Summer 19. My A4 was likely last of the pre- facelifts as it was registered in Jul 2019.

I'd rather have the diesel - thrash it and still get well over 40mpg. Thrash the petrol, get 22mpg!

Bought mine (190TDI) because I convinced myself that I needed the extra room with a growing Labrador pup and to provide a bit more legroom behind me for the kids...

The big boot came in useful for a recent trip to Ikea!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dereks on 30 September 2020, 18:34

Quote from: monkeyhanger on 30 September 2020, 16:07

Quote from: clubsport on 30 September 2020, 15:13

Quote from: dereks on 30 September 2020, 14:57

Maybe it’s the 8.5 I’m looking at?? 2-3yo the 354bhp with the newer virtual cockpit.

Not up to speed with my audis yet :grin:

That is the B8.5..... from 2019 onward the S4 came with a 347 bhp 3L diesel. The point being there are not that many late petrol cars to choose from (relative to Gti's).
Nice cars, i would have one if I needed more space.

The A4 B9 started late 2015, so there are 2016/17/18/ early 19 S4s out there with the petrol engine. Facelift B9.5 came in MY20 in Summer 19. My A4 was likely last of the pre- facelifts as it was registered in Jul 2019.

I'd rather have the diesel - thrash it and still get well over 40mpg. Thrash the petrol, get 22mpg!

Bought mine (190TDI) because I convinced myself that I needed the extra room with a growing Labrador pup and to provide a bit more legroom behind me for the kids...

The big boot came in useful for a recent trip to Ikea!

The diesel S4 would be nice but quite a bit out of budget!

Don’t do massive mileage wife does a longer run on the motorway once a week(about 80 miles return) they seem to do around 40mpg cruising.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Al1040 on 02 October 2020, 17:27

Just had the wheels powder coated and new tyres fitted
Before:
(https://i.ibb.co/pxbFqzq/20200921-120913.jpg) (https://ibb.co/6mrCQPQ)
After:
(https://i.ibb.co/qdMMQcj/20201002-165757.jpg) (https://ibb.co/bPgg9Cm)
(https://i.ibb.co/jfcpzH4/20201002-164353.jpg) (https://ibb.co/JtfhqCk)
(https://i.ibb.co/1GvxWMk/20201002-165819.jpg) (https://ibb.co/zVnwvFz)
Really pleased with the finish and complement the car very well! :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 02 October 2020, 17:51

Quote from: Al1040 on 02 October 2020, 17:27

Just had the wheels powder coated and new tyres fitted

Really pleased with the finish and complement the car very well! :grin:

They look really good and IMO much nicer than the original diamond cut finish. Much better durability too, so no issues with white worm corrosion.
 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 02 October 2020, 18:00

Because you can now see all the spoke details, they look like completely different wheels. I like.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 02 October 2020, 18:06

Rewinding to the subject of idiot SUV drivers clattering doors, I got my dent fixed tonight. Went with the £70 PDR quote, not the £206 chips away quote.

Those PDR guys must be worth a fortune. I thought £70 would entail at least 30 mins work...he was done in 7 minutes! Asked me to drop the window, pushed an inflatable pillow into the gap, dropped a plate down to shield the window glass and then shoved a rod in to do all the pushing out.

£10 a minute...I'm in the wrong job.

Dent-Tek at Chester-le-Street - highly recommended.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: P6GTD on 02 October 2020, 18:46

In fairness my 95 quid guy was at work for at least 20 mins plus getting to and from me, I accepted 95 was ok.
And no more feeling pissed off when I look at the car so “ everyone’s ‘appy”.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 02 October 2020, 19:04

I drove to him, feeling a bit robbed purely on the amount of time he was working for the money  :grin:

I suppose they take a little risk of how long a job will take, just working off photos to figure out how long a job will take and what it will entail.

Can't fault the quality of the work though.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Al1040 on 02 October 2020, 19:56

For the peace of mind guy's has to be worth it :laugh: :laugh:
Yes Sootchucker look completely different now, really pleased with the finish, lets see how the Goodyears do. Just have to keep away from those dammed kerbs :embarrassed:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Bunnyfugger on 05 October 2020, 17:19

Thanks to my purchase from Watts, i got around to fitting my TT short shifter to my car.  What a difference this small mod makes to the drive of the car. I’m now considering this again for my wife’s A3.

For anybody considering it, fitting took around 10 minutes or maybe 15 tops.

(https://photos.app.goo.gl/u2jKcxHrPsEo4oLs7)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 05 October 2020, 17:50

Quote from: Bunnyfugger on 05 October 2020, 17:19

Thanks to my purchase from Watts, i got around to fitting my TT short shifter to my car.  What a difference this small mod makes to the drive of the car. I’m now considering this again for my wife’s A3.

For anybody considering it, fitting took around 10 minutes or maybe 15 tops.

I'm glad you are pleased :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Bunnyfugger on 05 October 2020, 18:37

Why they didn’t fit this to the GTI in the first place eh!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: carlt69 on 05 October 2020, 22:30

Fitted a ITG panel filter and removed the snow guard, first mod now done  :cool:

Really considering getting a TCR rear spoiler next Hmmmm?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: RM on 06 October 2020, 08:45

Quote from: carlt69 on 05 October 2020, 22:30

Fitted a ITG panel filter and removed the snow guard, first mod now done  :cool:

Really considering getting a TCR rear spoiler next Hmmmm?

Was it worth it? What difference does it make in real-world driving?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: carlt69 on 06 October 2020, 16:44

Quote from: RM on 06 October 2020, 08:45

Quote from: carlt69 on 05 October 2020, 22:30

Fitted a ITG panel filter and removed the snow guard, first mod now done  :cool:

Really considering getting a TCR rear spoiler next Hmmmm?

Was it worth it? What difference does it make in real-world driving?

It does seem a bit more free to Rev but I’ve only taken if for a quick spin so it’s hard to say.

It’s not going to blow you away but I think it’s a worth while mod.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 06 October 2020, 19:34

Quote from: Al1040 on 02 October 2020, 17:27

Just had the wheels powder coated and new tyres fitted
Before:

After:

(https://i.ibb.co/jfcpzH4/20201002-164353.jpg) (https://ibb.co/JtfhqCk)

Really pleased with the finish and complement the car very well! :grin:

Looks good, just need the calipers doing now!!  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: P6GTD on 06 October 2020, 22:29

Quote from: carlt69 on 05 October 2020, 22:30

Fitted a ITG panel filter and removed the snow guard, first mod now done  :cool:

Really considering getting a TCR rear spoiler next Hmmmm?

Get one! Such a nice touch..

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: king monkey on 09 October 2020, 19:24

Today I test drove a TCR.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 09 October 2020, 19:53

Quote from: king monkey on 09 October 2020, 19:24

Today I test drove a TCR.

How did you find it compared with your R? (I've not driven an R).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 09 October 2020, 19:58

Quote from: king monkey on 09 October 2020, 19:24

Today I test drove a TCR.

Quite different aren’t they!  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: king monkey on 09 October 2020, 20:04

Quote from: Watts on 09 October 2020, 19:53

Quote from: king monkey on 09 October 2020, 19:24

Today I test drove a TCR.

How did you find it compared with your R? (I've not driven an R).

Honestly I’m a bit confused. I love a gti, especially a special Ed so it reminded me massively of my ed35. Real sense of purpose. It terms of the drive it felt very similar in lots of ways to the R bit nowhere as quick. That’s not a negative but just an observation. It reacquainted me with my old friend, wheel spin. I quite enjoyed that bit!
Definitely lighter and the front turns in far sharper. It wasn’t a long drive and I had to go down back roads as it was rush hour (if that exists anymore). Tbf the dealer said I could come back again to have another go. Hmmmm

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: king monkey on 09 October 2020, 20:07

Oh and it had the akra exhaust which seemed very quite but then again the car hadn’t done 4k miles. Pure grey, 19s and pan roof.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 09 October 2020, 20:23

Obviously I can't comment on speed compared with an R, but wheelspin, mine is on 19s so it has P-Zeros and they aren't bad for grip but a little bit of damp let alone wet and the spin up far too readily. Sounds like you need another go!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: king monkey on 09 October 2020, 20:27

Quote from: Watts on 09 October 2020, 20:23

Obviously I can't comment on speed compared with an R, but wheelspin, mine is on 19s so it has P-Zeros and they aren't bad for grip but a little bit of damp let alone wet and the spin up far too readily. Sounds like you need another go!

Another go? That could prove to be expensive!! :grin:

My current thinking is that I don’t really like the new hatches out there and maybe the TCR would hold better value over a longer time than most. It probably didn’t feel different enough though to warrant changing. If nothing else, I’m just glad I drove one as I never thought I would have the opportunity.
At the end of the day it’s a great car.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 09 October 2020, 20:47

I think any loss on your existing car would be likely to ruin any potential gain even if the TCR holds it's value any better and I can't really see that happening. It'd be nice if it did though :whistle:

I think a change should be based on if you really want one and are happy with the cost. I wanted to but struggled with the cost to change which to me was excessive, in the end I just went with the f*ck it approach, seems to have worked out okay :laugh:. You can't take it with you!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 09 October 2020, 21:20

Well, vwfs thought back in January that the value of the tcr would fall off a cliff in the next three years. Which was the nail in the coffin for me with it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: king monkey on 09 October 2020, 21:26

Quote from: fredgroves on 09 October 2020, 21:20

Well, vwfs thought back in January that the value of the tcr would fall off a cliff in the next three years. Which was the nail in the coffin for me with it.

Sounds promising.  :grin:

They’re going to put some figures together but I’m not going to change. Definitely not.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 09 October 2020, 21:40

Quote from: king monkey on 09 October 2020, 21:26

They’re going to put some figures together but I’m not going to change. Definitely not.

Me thinks you protest too much :grin:

Quote from: fredgroves on 09 October 2020, 21:20

Well, vwfs thought back in January that the value of the tcr would fall off a cliff in the next three years. Which was the nail in the coffin for me with it.

Anywhere between reasonable depreciation and this seems likely! I should think about these things and act accordingly but I buy cars mostly due to want rather than need so tend to ignore the financial consequences. We have just accepted a quote to have our sofa re-upholstered (for the second time) and it would be considerably cheaper to buy a new one but we like this one and don't like waste, so there you go, no financial common sense :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: king monkey on 10 October 2020, 09:03

Me again! On a totally different note, has anyone used Banggood.com? After waiting for a while it seems my eBay seller of the footrest was messing me around and didn’t actually have any to sell. Seen one there and wondered if they’re reliable?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 10 October 2020, 11:52

Quote from: king monkey on 09 October 2020, 20:04

Quote from: Watts on 09 October 2020, 19:53

Quote from: king monkey on 09 October 2020, 19:24

Today I test drove a TCR.

How did you find it compared with your R? (I've not driven an R).

Honestly I’m a bit confused. I love a gti, especially a special Ed so it reminded me massively of my ed35. Real sense of purpose. It terms of the drive it felt very similar in lots of ways to the R bit nowhere as quick. That’s not a negative but just an observation. It reacquainted me with my old friend, wheel spin. I quite enjoyed that bit!
Definitely lighter and the front turns in far sharper. It wasn’t a long drive and I had to go down back roads as it was rush hour (if that exists anymore). Tbf the dealer said I could come back again to have another go. Hmmmm

Interesting that you found it slower.
Against a stop watch it probably is but I found the TCR had better throttle response than my R and a more even spread of torque.
Admittedly my 2015 R was a manual and second gear always felt far too low, plus it could bog down off the line on occasion.
Depends on what sort of roads the test drive was on and how hard you drove it I guess.
I can’t say I’ve ever really got anything overly positive out of a test drive in all my years as I’m too busy processing information in my head to get a true feel for the car.
I’d say do one of two things. Either get another test drive on more open sweeping roads where the TCR comes into its own or if you don’t regularly drive on roads like that then chalk the test drive down to experience and appreciate the R for all its positives. It’s still quite new so will last you a good few years until the mk8 looks less... err...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: king monkey on 10 October 2020, 12:56

Quote from: Exonian on 10 October 2020, 11:52

Quote from: king monkey on 09 October 2020, 20:04

Quote from: Watts on 09 October 2020, 19:53

Quote from: king monkey on 09 October 2020, 19:24

Today I test drove a TCR.

How did you find it compared with your R? (I've not driven an R).

Honestly I’m a bit confused. I love a gti, especially a special Ed so it reminded me massively of my ed35. Real sense of purpose. It terms of the drive it felt very similar in lots of ways to the R bit nowhere as quick. That’s not a negative but just an observation. It reacquainted me with my old friend, wheel spin. I quite enjoyed that bit!
Definitely lighter and the front turns in far sharper. It wasn’t a long drive and I had to go down back roads as it was rush hour (if that exists anymore). Tbf the dealer said I could come back again to have another go. Hmmmm

Interesting that you found it slower.
Against a stop watch it probably is but I found the TCR had better throttle response than my R and a more even spread of torque.
Admittedly my 2015 R was a manual and second gear always felt far too low, plus it could bog down off the line on occasion.
Depends on what sort of roads the test drive was on and how hard you drove it I guess.
I can’t say I’ve ever really got anything overly positive out of a test drive in all my years as I’m too busy processing information in my head to get a true feel for the car.
I’d say do one of two things. Either get another test drive on more open sweeping roads where the TCR comes into its own or if you don’t regularly drive on roads like that then chalk the test drive down to experience and appreciate the R for all its positives. It’s still quite new so will last you a good few years until the mk8 looks less... err...

Great points as always. The test drive wasn’t great really. Back roads with speed bumps and only a few times was unable to open the taps. When I say slower perhaps it’s the way it’s delivered. My R is literally bang and it’s off. What was nice about the TCR was there was less dead pedal travel. The test drive was odd as the salesman was with me in the front and we’re both wearing masks so less than ideal.
I’ve had no figures back yet.
Wait for an Ed45 to raise its head, go TCR or keep the brilliant R? Lord knows!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Panelpin on 10 October 2020, 13:10

Emptied my bits and pieces out of my gti , jumping ship
Pick up my new Audi S3 on Monday

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 10 October 2020, 13:37

Quote from: Panelpin on 10 October 2020, 13:10

Emptied my bits and pieces out of my gti , jumping ship
Pick up my new Audi S3 on Monday

That arrived pretty quickly! I’m too used to VW build waits!!  :rolleyes:
Don’t forget first impressions and photos are obligatory  :whistle:

How do you feel? Sad? Excited? Both?!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 10 October 2020, 14:14

Quote from: king monkey on 10 October 2020, 12:56

or keep the brilliant R?

Could it be that you know the answer? Perhaps what you really need to do is figure out what it is about your R that after only a year or so has you looking elsewhere? Are you normally someone who likes to swap your cars quickly or is there something about it that isn't clicking with you, despite what a great car it is?

Quote from: Panelpin on 10 October 2020, 13:10

Emptied my bits and pieces out of my gti , jumping ship
Pick up my new Audi S3 on Monday

Great! I too would be interested in your thoughts on the S3 :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: king monkey on 10 October 2020, 15:45

You’ve hit the nail on the head Watts. It’s that I’d like to have a car to keep for a long time next and I see the TCR or a CS as those type of cars. Think that I loved my ed35 so they have a similar feel. Definitely going to keep the R though. It’s too good not to.

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Post by: Exonian on 10 October 2020, 16:46

Quote from: king monkey on 10 October 2020, 15:45

You’ve hit the nail on the head Watts. It’s that I’d like to have a car to keep for a long time next and I see the TCR or a CS as those type of cars. Think that I loved my ed35 so they have a similar feel. Definitely going to keep the R though. It’s too good not to.

Easier said than done when you frequent car forums!

Believe it or not I hate buying cars. The whole process fills me with dread and it’s a massive expensive hassle. Each car I buy I fully intend to keep for years.

The Ed40 and TCR might well be collectible in years to come but they probably won’t be worth masses more if any at all than a desirable colour and spec late model R.
Your car is in the right colour with the right extras so will be an enduring proposition.

I darn near bought a Lapiz 20 plate R instead of the BMW. Plans were to add black Prets and mirror caps, possibly TCR sills and spoiler and a steering wheel re-trim. A car I could quite happily live with for a good few years despite already having had a mk7 for nearly seven years.
Mind you I’d have happily kept the TCR another few years if it wasn’t for my bloody back.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: king monkey on 10 October 2020, 17:49

Quote from: Exonian on 10 October 2020, 16:46

Quote from: king monkey on 10 October 2020, 15:45

You’ve hit the nail on the head Watts. It’s that I’d like to have a car to keep for a long time next and I see the TCR or a CS as those type of cars. Think that I loved my ed35 so they have a similar feel. Definitely going to keep the R though. It’s too good not to.

Easier said than done when you frequent car forums!

Believe it or not I hate buying cars. The whole process fills me with dread and it’s a massive expensive hassle. Each car I buy I fully intend to keep for years.

The Ed40 and TCR might well be collectible in years to come but they probably won’t be worth masses more if any at all than a desirable colour and spec late model R.
Your car is in the right colour with the right extras so will be an enduring proposition.

I darn near bought a Lapiz 20 plate R instead of the BMW. Plans were to add black Prets and mirror caps, possibly TCR sills and spoiler and a steering wheel re-trim. A car I could quite happily live with for a good few years despite already having had a mk7 for nearly seven years.
Mind you I’d have happily kept the TCR another few years if it wasn’t for my bloody back.

You hate buying cars!  :grin:

It would be utter madness for me to change. Financially it makes no sense even though I managed around a 7k discount on the R, but also from a driving sense. The TCR is just too similar. Maybe if I was in a PP GTI I could justify it, maybe. If I was in a gti that was due a change then it’d be a no brainer.

Just had a look at those side skirts. £450 each. Gulp. Like the idea of returning the steering wheel. There’s been some brilliant examples on here recently. It’s why I love this place.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 10 October 2020, 18:15

Quote from: king monkey on 10 October 2020, 17:49

It would be utter madness for me to change. Financially it makes no sense even though I managed around a 7k discount on the R, but also from a driving sense. The TCR is just too similar. Maybe if I was in a PP GTI I could justify it, maybe. If I was in a gti that was due a change then it’d be a no brainer.

That was the dilemma I had when I was considering changing. I intend keeping the TCR for a long time though and it was a decent change from the PP which was nearly 5 years old. Perhaps a little more personalisation will satisfy you?

Quote from: Exonian on 10 October 2020, 16:46

Mind you I’d have happily kept the TCR another few years if it wasn’t for my bloody back.

How is your back now, feeling better?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: king monkey on 10 October 2020, 18:17

Exonian, just tried to send you a PM but your inbox is full. Tut tut!   :grin:

This is not what I did to my MK7 today.  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 10 October 2020, 23:04

Oops!

Cleared a bit of space now

Yep, I do genuinely hate changing cars.
I hate spending the money, I hate the anxiety of what potential problems or issues the new car might throw up, I hate stripping my current car back to standard and then parting with it...
I’m full of things that never quite add up!


Watts, my back seems reasonably fine now thank you. Old age creaks and stiffness aside!
I’ve done some stupid lifting and heaving things about these last couple months and it seems ok but still an occasional sudden movement induced twinge.
Probably too much information there  :grin:  :rolleyes: but i was just running through a mental VCDS diagnostic back health scan whilst typing  :laugh:
Occasional intermittent fault code recorded but generally ok considering well worn modern classic status of my bodywork and mechanicals...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Paul70 on 11 October 2020, 10:00

Quote from: Ooosh on 17 September 2020, 09:12

Quote from: Paul70 on 16 September 2020, 21:17

Upgraded to the facelift 8 inch display, fairly easy to change with the correct tools. Looks superb, really happy with the results and love the look of the facelift screen with the Clubsport interior. Next the ambient lights in the upper door trim.

Any photos?

Finally got round to figuring out how to post images.

Really happy with the upgrade, the screen is so much better than the pre facelift.

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Post by: king monkey on 11 October 2020, 10:34

That looks absolutely brilliant. Great idea.

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Post by: Paul70 on 11 October 2020, 11:47

Quote from: king monkey on 11 October 2020, 10:34

That looks absolutely brilliant. Great idea.

Member RWLEIGH takes the credit for this idea, it was his post that inspired me to do this change. Bought the unit and trim off eBay for £270, there are loads of units for sale and you can get the trim from VW for approx £130. Shame the trim only matches the pre FL R & Clubsport.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Paul70 on 11 October 2020, 11:57

Picked this AWE Touring exhaust up last week to start the process of subtly modifying my Clubsport but I will write a separate post on that.

(https://i.postimg.cc/66zFxcw0/5-CCE8-B08-BC1-D-4627-916-F-9-BAC17445-EC1.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/L5yWk9v7/F7-AADC46-132-A-463-E-A2-E8-DC3-A3-B6-E7835.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 12 October 2020, 08:19

Technically yesterday. Drove down to the beautiful Dorset coast for a break. Woke up to this view from our room:

(https://i.postimg.cc/VLP0CxRs/20201012-081421.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/mhVrx6JK)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 12 October 2020, 08:26

(yesterday) stripped all the trims from the boot lid to get to the source of the leak in the boot. Took off and replaced the drain tube from the rear badge to the bottom of the boot lid with a new one (but the old one looked perfect). So then applied some black silicon sealant around the edges of the two rubber boots carrying the cables into the boot lid as best I could (difficult to get round the back of them), even though they have never been off ?

I'll just have to wait and see if this has stopped water getting into the boot lid behind the plastic trims (fingers crossed). Again, as before the foot floor under the spare wheel and carpet was bone dry again. Weird that it's been perfect for 2 and a bit years and then just started for the first time about a month ago. No work done at all to the boot other than opening and closing it ?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Yusee on 12 October 2020, 08:32

Quote from: Watts on 12 October 2020, 08:19

Technically yesterday. Drove down to the beautiful Dorset coast for a break. Woke up to this view from our room:

(https://i.postimg.cc/VLP0CxRs/20201012-081421.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/mhVrx6JK)

Beautiful. It’s a vauxhall omega isn’t it?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 12 October 2020, 09:05

Quote from: Yusee on 12 October 2020, 08:32

Beautiful. It’s a vauxhall omega isn’t it?

Haven't you seen that mod before? The Omega body kit for the Mk7 is all the rage with the tuner kids.

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Post by: Yusee on 12 October 2020, 09:40

 😂 😂

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 12 October 2020, 09:56

Quote from: Yusee on 12 October 2020, 08:32

Beautiful. It’s a vauxhall omega isn’t it?

Hoisted by my own petard! It looks in great condition too.

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Post by: Yusee on 12 October 2020, 10:13

Quote from: Watts on 12 October 2020, 09:56

Quote from: Yusee on 12 October 2020, 08:32

Beautiful. It’s a vauxhall omega isn’t it?

Hoisted by my own petard! It looks in great condition too.

It was perfectly positioned, centre of the shot.
Joking aside the view looks great. We’re looking for ideas for uk trips given that foreign trips are off the cards for now

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 12 October 2020, 10:24

That's Seatown in Dorset isn't it?

Looks like it to me anyway.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 12 October 2020, 10:29

Quote from: fredgroves on 12 October 2020, 10:24

That's Seatown in Dorset isn't it?

Looks like it to me anyway.

Top of the class! The Anchor Inn. Our second visit and very nice too.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 12 October 2020, 11:17

Must be a Vauxhall owner as it look's like he's parked on white lines  :D :D

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 12 October 2020, 16:06

From that angle. your TCR is crying out for the rear of the roof to be wrapped black.

On the topic of Vauxhalls, when we were away a couple of weeks ago, my wife pointed at a car in the distance, saying "Oh look, an old Cavalier. My Dad had one of those."

"I think you'll find that's a Carlton Diplomat," I replied.

Obviously we had to go over and have a look. "How did you know... No, why do you know something like that?" She said.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 12 October 2020, 16:29

Never mind a roof wrap, it should have been wearing a Where’s Wally hat! 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: king monkey on 18 October 2020, 11:24

Later today I will be attempting to fix my soundaktor rattle without unplugging the thing. Bought some number plate tape for the job. Any words of wisdom?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: king monkey on 18 October 2020, 11:29

Oh and if anyone’s interested I’m not going for the TCR. Financially would have been ok. My car had no negative equity after the 18 months I’ve had it. Can’t complain!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: P6GTD on 18 October 2020, 13:41

I did unplug my soundaktor but I get a frequency “ buzz rattle” from that area sometimes and I would be v interested to hear what you do and the result obtained.
My buzz varies depending on road surface and seems more frequent under acceleration.
Or..... is this just the scuttle shake referred to recently by Fredgroves when comparing Golf with BMW 135?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 18 October 2020, 14:06

Quote from: king monkey on 18 October 2020, 11:29

Oh and if anyone’s interested I’m not going for the TCR. Financially would have been ok. My car had no negative equity after the 18 months I’ve had it. Can’t complain!

Did you take another test drive in the end or was it just not for you?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: king monkey on 18 October 2020, 14:29

Quote from: Watts on 18 October 2020, 14:06

Quote from: king monkey on 18 October 2020, 11:29

Oh and if anyone’s interested I’m not going for the TCR. Financially would have been ok. My car had no negative equity after the 18 months I’ve had it. Can’t complain!

Did you take another test drive in the end or was it just not for you?

Just wasn’t quite for me in the end. I could easily have made it work as it would have been the same pm as my R after speaking to my loan company. But it wasn’t different enough. Despite my mad thoughts, i do actually love my R. I probably want to go differently next time despite being interested in the Mk8 CS. My wife has just got an Up which is brilliant so will look at an Up GTI at some point in the future. If I’d been ready for swappping (eg 3/4 years in) I’d have possibly gone for it. Can totally see why you did, Watts. Cracking car.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 18 October 2020, 17:09

Quote from: king monkey on 18 October 2020, 14:29

Just wasn’t quite for me in the end. I could easily have made it work as it would have been the same pm as my R after speaking to my loan company. But it wasn’t different enough. Despite my mad thoughts, i do actually love my R. I probably want to go differently next time despite being interested in the Mk8 CS. My wife has just got an Up which is brilliant so will look at an Up GTI at some point in the future. If I’d been ready for swappping (eg 3/4 years in) I’d have possibly gone for it. Can totally see why you did, Watts. Cracking car.

I get that, nice to be in the position to decide :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Al1040 on 22 October 2020, 10:20

Had to put it on charge this morning... After a 20 min trip to an appointment, sat waiting for about 40 mins with the radio on getting ready to start up to return home and it would not fire up.... then get a battery low warning, thanks a bunch I think I found that out :embarrassed:
Fortunately a very nice lady has a portable charger in her car which worked a treat.
Will have to remember as I'm not using the car that much it does need charging periodically and of course put the jump leads in the car and have a look for a portable battery pack!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Aidey on 22 October 2020, 10:37

I have tried everything to get a few streaks off the windscreen, there are a few lines running down, no idea what it is but its been there since new, ive tried all sorts, nothing shifts it!! everytime the car steams up like they do, you see the lines :rolleyes:

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Post by: Rob_benton on 22 October 2020, 12:36

Quote from: Aidey on 22 October 2020, 10:37

I have tried everything to get a few streaks off the windscreen, there are a few lines running down, no idea what it is but its been there since new, ive tried all sorts, nothing shifts it!! everytime the car steams up like they do, you see the lines :rolleyes:

What have you used ? Cutting compound, wire wool, magic sponge, vinegar, apc ?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Aidey on 22 October 2020, 12:48

Loads of different cleaning products for windscreens, with different grades of cloths, distilled vinegar mix, not brave enough to scratch it with wire wool though :shocked:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: watchdog on 22 October 2020, 12:58

I know this sounds daft but, one of the best ways to clean local marks from glass is toothpaste (any make you like).  Its brilliant for cleaning glasses lenses without damage.

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Post by: Aidey on 22 October 2020, 14:02

I'll give it a try, cheers

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Post by: Rob_benton on 22 October 2020, 15:15

Quote from: Aidey on 22 October 2020, 12:48

Loads of different cleaning products for windscreens, with different grades of cloths, distilled vinegar mix, not brave enough to scratch it with wire wool though :shocked:

Google wire wool on detailing world. It’s fine.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Aidey on 22 October 2020, 15:31

Quote from: Rob_benton on 22 October 2020, 15:15

Quote from: Aidey on 22 October 2020, 12:48

Loads of different cleaning products for windscreens, with different grades of cloths, distilled vinegar mix, not brave enough to scratch it with wire wool though :shocked:

Google wire wool on detailing world. It’s fine.

Ok i will have a look, thank you

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 23 October 2020, 14:20

I got a car spray painted in the 80's for a very cheap price and there was over spray on the glass.
They told me to use wire wool on it.
Obviously as an 18 year old I thought they were fobbing me off so I tried it on my parents brand new double glazing first  :whistle:

Since then Ive used that method probably yearly on my car glass as it makes the windows pristine. Just make sure your rinse off the strands of wire that come off as they rust almost straight away.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 23 October 2020, 16:06

Quote from: p3asa on 23 October 2020, 14:20

I got a car spray painted in the 80's for a very cheap price and there was over spray on the glass.
They told me to use wire wool on it.
Obviously as an 18 year old I thought they were fobbing me off so I tried it on my parents brand new double glazing first  :whistle:

Since then Ive used that method probably yearly on my car glass as it makes the windows pristine. Just make sure your rinse off the strands of wire that come off as they rust almost straight away.

Highlighting this as extra important, as (I believe) these oxidisation products can scratch glass

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jason b on 26 October 2020, 14:15

Not a lot on the Golf gti front ..however the wife has just collected a Polo GTI 5 K miles 69 plate ..

impressions compared to my mk7 Golf GTI

The seats are harder thank my mk7  interia in places is not up to the Standard of the Golf but the dash area is comparable its nosier but its running on 18 inches option its bit of a weapon though more so than my Golf and feels sharper front end.Its a very different beast i and im rather keen on it, white with a black roof  mirrors and front grill looks quite nice

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 26 October 2020, 14:53

Quote from: Jason b on 26 October 2020, 14:15

Not a lot on the Golf gti front ..however the wife has just collected a Polo GTI 5 K miles 69 plate ..

impressions compared to my mk7 Golf GTI

The seats are harder thank my mk7  interia in places is not up to the Standard of the Golf but the dash area is comparable its nosier but its running on 18 inches option its bit of a weapon though more so than my Golf and feels sharper front end.Its a very different beast i and im rather keen on it, white with a black roof  mirrors and front grill looks quite nice.

I have a Polo GTI Plus (collected in last month) and really like it. Is your wife’s Polo the GTI Plus - the version that’s pretty close on spec to the mk7.5 Golf GTI - or the lower spec ‘non Plus’ version?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jason b on 26 October 2020, 17:52

Very nice i just wanted to keep to a budget

 so its the non plus version with 18 inch wheel option and black roof and mirrors its rather nice condition is very good as new really. shes  is a hot hatch fan at heart and loves it

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 26 October 2020, 21:24

Well, although this was a good few weeks ago now (as the observant will have seen the for sale post), but I've gone and sold the old girl.

Had a 2 week gap and picked up a 2018 TTRS in Nardo (primer lol) grey. It's a little bit light on options but has the difficult to fit/expensive ones ticked (Black pack, 20" wheels, Privacy glass and Sports Exhaust). It doesn't have the pack containing the Bang & Olufsen stereo, rear view camera and keyless entry (but still has keyless start) but I'm doing the stereo myself (after coming from a Dynaudio car, the standard Audi setup is rubbish) and in a way, I'm glad the car doesn't have keyless entry - one less worry! Rear view camera is something I'm looking to retrofit, and at £350 for the kit (easily fitted myself) it's not too expensive. It does have the most important Audi option though - indicators that work!

So the power is plentiful, grip is excellent (first 4wd car), gearbox is growing on me now I'm learning how to drive it and the cabin is one of the nicest I've ever sat in. Boot is a useful size but the rear seat is very cramped, even with me not being tall and the seat being quite far forward, it's not a pleasant experience back there.

Not got any photos of my own yet but here's one from the advert...

(https://i.postimg.cc/4djyCS0s/4.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 26 October 2020, 21:38

That looks great! If you can post your thoughts of it once you've driven it enough, I'm sure it'll make interesting reading :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 26 October 2020, 22:10

@Gnasher; Nice car :cool:. I love Nardo Grey and it really suits the TT.

I once had a TT as a courtesy car for the day - sadly, not the TTRS. Agree the cabin is a nice place to be if you’re in the front, but not in the back!

Enjoy your new car and I look forward you I seeing your pictures of it, once you’ve had a chance to take some.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: p3asa on 28 October 2020, 10:47

Quote from: Gnasher on 26 October 2020, 21:24

Had a 2 week gap and picked up a 2018 TTRS in Nardo (primer lol) grey.

Stunning looking car.

My daughter had the vanilla TT and the cabin was a lovely place to be.
The rear seats are ornaments. I went a couple of miles sat in the back, never again. Head tilted to the side just to sit, can't see a thing, it was quite frighteni9ng.
I'm sure its fine for children but not an adult.

With the TT no longer being made it might become a bit of an asset.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rwleigh on 28 October 2020, 15:10

Fitted the winter beaters...  :wink:

(https://i.postimg.cc/J4bT0ZSW/winters.jpg)

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Post by: Al1040 on 28 October 2020, 15:57

Nice, and most importantly look easy to clean :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Pretzel on 28 October 2020, 17:23

Quote from: rwleigh on 28 October 2020, 15:10

Fitted the winter beaters...  :wink:

(https://i.postimg.cc/J4bT0ZSW/winters.jpg)

Looks good, what size are the tyres?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 28 October 2020, 18:19

Quote from: rwleigh on 28 October 2020, 15:10

Fitted the winter beaters...  :wink:

(https://i.postimg.cc/J4bT0ZSW/winters.jpg)

I've got the exact same ones to go on my TCR 👍

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rwleigh on 28 October 2020, 18:51

Quote from: Pretzel on 28 October 2020, 17:23

Looks good, what size are the tyres?

225/40/18.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Paul70 on 28 October 2020, 22:14

Good tyre choice, I’ve had them on mine for around a year apart from a few months in the summer. I found the feel was very sensitive to pressure, I am running mine at 36 PSI all round.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rwleigh on 28 October 2020, 22:34

Quote from: Paul70 on 28 October 2020, 22:14

Good tyre choice, I’ve had them on mine for around a year apart from a few months in the summer. I found the feel was very sensitive to pressure, I am running mine at 36 PSI all round.

Good to know Paul, mine are currently on whatever ATS put in them but I will be checking them when I get the chance.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 29 October 2020, 09:20

Definitely check the pressures.... they are bound to have over inflated them and it makes a lot of difference to the feel of the car even by 1 or 2 ps.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rwleigh on 29 October 2020, 14:13

Quote from: fredgroves on 29 October 2020, 09:20

Definitely check the pressures.... they are bound to have over inflated them and it makes a lot of difference to the feel of the car even by 1 or 2 ps.

I will do Fred, just as soon as it stops raining.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: king monkey on 29 October 2020, 14:21

I took the scenic route home with my lad today. Realised how good the R is on a very very wet B road. Incredible really.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Yusee on 30 October 2020, 23:52

Washed, did all the usual checks then put it in the garage for a few days out of the rain..

(https://i.postimg.cc/8c05sfcv/612-F4472-921-D-4-D58-9-A88-74299-BA98028.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/LgjRbXz4)

Then down south in the Alhambra for a few days in the new forest. Highlight of the trip? This..

(https://i.postimg.cc/kX1PdySf/BE6-E01-C6-2-FF2-4-DF1-A847-F5-C45-C3-DFDDF.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/3dvcXmnv)

A thing of beauty. I couldn’t take my eyes off it. £ 5700 in 1981 ( that’s 22k in today’s money)

I wonder whether the mk7 will look as good in 40 years time?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Paul70 on 31 October 2020, 14:20

Quote from: Yusee on 30 October 2020, 23:52

A thing of beauty. I couldn’t take my eyes off it. £ 5700 in 1981 ( that’s 22k in today’s money)

I wonder whether the mk7 will look as good in 40 years time?

Thanks for posting the MK1 image, I agree it is such an iconic car and takes me back to my first proper car, a 1984 Campaign GTI in Helios Blue.

Regarding the MK7, I reckon the design is very clean and like the MK1 in many respects, with the right spec and model good examples will be much sought after in future years.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 31 October 2020, 14:46

Quote from: Paul70 on 31 October 2020, 14:20

Quote from: Yusee on 30 October 2020, 23:52

A thing of beauty. I couldn’t take my eyes off it. £ 5700 in 1981 ( that’s 22k in today’s money)

I wonder whether the mk7 will look as good in 40 years time?

Thanks for posting the MK1 image, I agree it is such an iconic car and takes me back to my first proper car, a 1984 Campaign GTI in Helios Blue.

Regarding the MK7, I reckon the design is very clean and like the MK1 in many respects, with the right spec and model good examples will be much sought after in future years.

The MK7 doesn't feel like a timeless classic, with its obvious cost cutting it is the flimsiest VAG I have ever owned. BMW still manage to build cars tgat feel solid. Saving 23kg with those much thinner body panels was VW shooting themselves in the foot IMO.

I think the MK5 GTI has a far better chance of being a classic, the last properly mechanical Golf, built as solidly as a VW should be.

As much as I like the MK1 Golf, I'd rather have a MK2 16v GTI.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: king monkey on 31 October 2020, 16:11

That Mk1 looks amazing! Crazy how small they look now. Great photo.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Yusee on 31 October 2020, 22:54

Anybody's guess as to what will look good 30 or 40 years down the line. But I would agree with Paul70 that the mk7 has a good chance of standing the test of time well.
@monkeyhanger, in considering what may become a design classic, I don't think build quality has any bearing. The Peugeot 205 is a design classic!
@king monkey, yeah I was pleased with the pic, I had to share it!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 01 November 2020, 12:45

I wonder just how much computer hardware and software will limit future classic cars?

Those aren't components you can readily replicate. Mechanical bits someone can always copy, computers not so much.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 01 November 2020, 13:40

Quote from: fredgroves on 01 November 2020, 12:45

I wonder just how much computer hardware and software will limit future classic cars?

Those aren't components you can readily replicate. Mechanical bits someone can always copy, computers not so much.

That was part of my point Fred, I could see so many cars getting to 10+ years old and being written off because a box of electronics has blown and costs £3k to replace. You can't just go down to the scrapyard because the box is is tied to your ECU etc.  What's a 10 year old Golf GTI worth in good condition these days? £3-4k?

I do think a lot of these classic hot hatch sales we've seen recently are driven mainly by 2 factors:-

1. A desire for the simplicity of a small, nimble, fully mechanical car, no intrusive electronic intervention/oversight. Easy to fix up yourself - DIY is part of that experience for many if not most who are running classic cars.

2. Nostalgia. Many of those old hot hatches were bought nearly new by 18-25 year olds who are now 40-50 year old and being tempted to relive their youth in the car they used to have.

Considering how much these cars cost now and the cross sectional age of owners we have here, a nearly new MK7 GTI/R is well out of reach of most 18-25 year olds.  You'll have current 40 year olds driving these cars possibly getting that nostalgic itch in their late 60s, following the same formula. Not only that, the Golf is a generously sized family car now, not some nimble little go-cart of a car. Modern mid sized hot hatches are nowhere near as fun as an 80s/90s hot hatch, despite being massively more powerful - they're pretty sensible cars and are so powerful now, you've got 5-8 seconds of hard acceleration and then you're in license losing territory.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Guzzle on 01 November 2020, 14:17

I'd expect a 10 year old GTi in good condition to be at least £6k to £7k, possibly a fair bit more than that if it's low mileage and completely unmolested. 10 years old is Mk6 territory and really not that far off the pace of the early Mk7 in terms of interior and tech.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CarbonGTD on 01 November 2020, 14:30

That Mk 1 is just a thing of beauty - what the heck would that be worth now??

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: king monkey on 01 November 2020, 14:54

Quote from: CarbonGTD on 01 November 2020, 14:30

That Mk 1 is just a thing of beauty - what the heck would that be worth now??

Well, I saw an immaculate Mk1 recently up for £30k. Gulp!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Yusee on 01 November 2020, 15:49

My guess would be around 30k for the mk1 in that photo.

I think nostalgia will be a very marginal factor driving interest in these cars. And anyway, nostalgia ain't what it used to be.

The main factors will be the other things MH mentions.

What particularly struck me about this mk1 was how good it looked at a time when most are saying how ugly the latest generation is.

Btw Peugeot are offering factory restored 205s from their Souchaux factory, with new parts being produced for components no longer made.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Yusee on 01 November 2020, 16:02

Quote from: fredgroves on 01 November 2020, 12:45

I wonder just how much computer hardware and software will limit future classic cars?

Those aren't components you can readily replicate. Mechanical bits someone can always copy, computers not so much.

So why would it be difficult to replicate the computer bits?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 01 November 2020, 17:21

Quote from: Yusee on 01 November 2020, 16:02

Quote from: fredgroves on 01 November 2020, 12:45

I wonder just how much computer hardware and software will limit future classic cars?

Those aren't components you can readily replicate. Mechanical bits someone can always copy, computers not so much.

So why would it be difficult to replicate the computer bits?

Because they are complex things. At best you'd be trying to make something which reacted to the same control inputs and delivered the same outputs.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 01 November 2020, 17:28

Quote from: Yusee on 01 November 2020, 16:02

Quote from: fredgroves on 01 November 2020, 12:45

I wonder just how much computer hardware and software will limit future classic cars?

Those aren't components you can readily replicate. Mechanical bits someone can always copy, computers not so much.

So why would it be difficult to replicate the computer bits?

I'd guess VAG having the plans to everything and lack of volume for a 3rd party manufacturer to invest in replicating the technology for the demand out there. When people talk about £2100 to replace entertainment units £780 for a new virtual dash screen etc. The mind boggles what some of the bills could run to on this new tech with unknown long term reliability for the banger enthusiast down the line.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Aidey on 01 November 2020, 19:17

Drove in the dark last night and noticed the auto lights working for the first time  :smiley: :smiley:
Never knew i had them on my car lol... Saw the headlight symbol with the A inside it switched on, this was going blue then white, was confusing me for a while  :laugh: old age creeping

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Yusee on 01 November 2020, 20:01

Quote from: king monkey on 01 November 2020, 14:54

Quote from: CarbonGTD on 01 November 2020, 14:30

That Mk 1 is just a thing of beauty - what the heck would that be worth now??

Well, I saw an immaculate Mk1 recently up for £30k. Gulp!

This one sold for £27600:

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/cars/article-8095979/amp/VW-Golf-GTI-Mk1-just-17-000-miles-sell-42k.html

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: jv on 01 November 2020, 23:20

Less than when it was new :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Yusee on 02 November 2020, 06:53

Yes, effectively only worth around about as much as it was new- and that’s after it has had £1000s spent on it, has hardly been used and well after it has reached “ modern classic “ status.
Hard to say where values will go from here as they get rarer, but it does show that “ as an investment “ is another poor reason to buy one.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: king monkey on 07 November 2020, 19:17

Today I put an excessive amount of foam on my car and it made me feel good.  :laugh:

(https://i.postimg.cc/281tsJJt/B5-E5-BE34-358-E-4-BAF-8-BEC-220-DEEED9464.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/QHrS56jg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Guzzle on 07 November 2020, 20:40

Quote from: king monkey on 07 November 2020, 19:17

Today I put an excessive amount of foam on my car and it made me feel good.  :laugh:

(https://i.postimg.cc/281tsJJt/B5-E5-BE34-358-E-4-BAF-8-BEC-220-DEEED9464.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/QHrS56jg)

Hope that's snowfoam  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: king monkey on 07 November 2020, 21:03

Quote from: Guzzle on 07 November 2020, 20:40

Quote from: king monkey on 07 November 2020, 19:17

Today I put an excessive amount of foam on my car and it made me feel good.  :laugh:

(https://i.postimg.cc/281tsJJt/B5-E5-BE34-358-E-4-BAF-8-BEC-220-DEEED9464.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/QHrS56jg)

Hope that's snowfoam  :wink:

Either that or a massive passing bird!  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: DCmk3 on 10 November 2020, 16:29

Finally got around to cleaning up the black plastic pillar trim and boot spoiler side pieces, the almost "grey" look from all the scuffing and swirls was too much of an eye sore to bear any longer.

It's good enough for now after cleaning it up by hand with some meguiars plastx

(https://i.ibb.co/nLkPKm7/1.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/VN2jCJ0/2.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/CvM1rHK/3.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Aidey on 10 November 2020, 16:35

Good Job, Looking tidy again

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kmpowell on 10 November 2020, 19:17

22months since picking her up new, and now with 17k of my driving miles on the clock...

The car was showing 19 days until an oil change and 29 days until an inspection, so I gave it its first big service.

Iv've recently moved house, so I tried my new nearest dealer. It was an effortless and pleasant experience with Gatwick Volkswagen. All booked online with VW, confirmation via text and in the VW app, I turned up at 8am and it was all done and dusted in just over an hour, whilst I waited and did some work in the dedicated roped off COVID clean waiting area in their showroom.

All covered by the service pack I got thrown in with the car, as is the next service when that comes around.

:)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: wantmygti on 10 November 2020, 21:05

Quote from: kmpowell on 10 November 2020, 19:17

22months since picking her up new, and now with 17k of my driving miles on the clock...

The car was showing 19 days until an oil change and 29 days until an inspection, so I gave it its first big service.

Iv've recently moved house, so I tried my new nearest dealer. It was an effortless and pleasant experience with Gatwick Volkswagen. All booked online with VW, confirmation via text and in the VW app, I turned up at 8am and it was all done and dusted in just over an hour, whilst I waited and did some work in the dedicated roped off COVID clean waiting area in their showroom.

All covered by the service pack I got thrown in with the car, as is the next service when that comes around.

:)

You must be local to me - that’s my local dealer (like 5 minute drive away). I’ve never had any issues with their servicing but equally I’ve never bought a car from them.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mustard on 11 November 2020, 14:46

Quote from: wantmygti on 10 November 2020, 21:05

Quote from: kmpowell on 10 November 2020, 19:17

22months since picking her up new, and now with 17k of my driving miles on the clock...

The car was showing 19 days until an oil change and 29 days until an inspection, so I gave it its first big service.

Iv've recently moved house, so I tried my new nearest dealer. It was an effortless and pleasant experience with Gatwick Volkswagen. All booked online with VW, confirmation via text and in the VW app, I turned up at 8am and it was all done and dusted in just over an hour, whilst I waited and did some work in the dedicated roped off COVID clean waiting area in their showroom.

All covered by the service pack I got thrown in with the car, as is the next service when that comes around.

:)

You must be local to me - that’s my local dealer (like 5 minute drive away). I’ve never had any issues with their servicing but equally I’ve never bought a car from them.

Likewise, I have used them for the last 10 years as I live in Crawley, mostly good experience with both Golfs (GTI and R) and my Touran.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: baka on 12 November 2020, 01:31

I found out why the auto-dimming for my rear view mirror has been so poor lately.

You have to actually turn it on, then it works great.  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Al1040 on 12 November 2020, 11:00

Had my major service yesterday + brake fluid change, quite painless although had to leave the car for the day as they were also looking at a couple of warranty claims:

Rear driver door leaking onto the sill and into car - Fixed under warranty (seems they might have done both door speaker seals)
Lumbar support foam on driver seat disintegrating - Not fixed (they said it happens) I have challenged them on that and they will get back to me, should not happen on a 3 year old car! :angry:
General rumbling - They had a check and and whilst could hear it on uneven roads could not find anything wrong, so gave it a good greasing!

Great new though, they price matched the local independent saving me £70 :grin:

Oh and Mot a couple of days earlier - no failures :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jason b on 13 November 2020, 17:39

Had a warning light some up recently ,Anyway VW required 150 just to plug it in ,A friend directed me to a specialist who diagnosed the issue manifold sensor replaced test drive etc £115

 Also

Used the wifes Polo GTI gave it a good clean filled it with momentum . what a super car

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Guzzle on 13 November 2020, 18:14

That was a rather opportunist dealer you dealt with. Fixed price diagnosis should be £60 not £150. They should also price match if it's a genuine VW specialist

https://www.volkswagen.co.uk/owners-and-drivers/servicing/pricing-for-cars-over-3

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jason b on 15 November 2020, 18:22

Interesting ,thank you for the info

Dick Turpin did come to mind and they couldn't fit it in for two weeks . I would like to think the receptionist made a mistake

 good info there for us owners

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Al1040 on 15 November 2020, 18:52

Fitted a new set of Bosch Aero front wipers @ £18 rather than the £46 quoted by the garage when in for service! Really easy to do... surprisingly :smiley: Not used yet will see how they work tomorrow.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Guzzle on 15 November 2020, 21:44

Yeah the Bosch Aerotwin's are a decent upgrade from stock. Well worth doing for less than £20. I've also upgraded the rear wiper too for a Bosch one. For £5 couldn't say no  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 16 November 2020, 08:11

I've just fitted Bosch Aerotwins to my Velle, Tig and Rocco. They seem to be pretty cheap at the moment for some reason.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: huddo on 16 November 2020, 20:30

Quote from: Al1040 on 15 November 2020, 18:52

Fitted a new set of Bosch Aero front wipers @ £18 rather than the £46 quoted by the garage when in for service! Really easy to do... surprisingly :smiley: Not used yet will see how they work tomorrow.

That’s a good price, where did you buy them from at that price please.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: baka on 16 November 2020, 20:40

Thanks for the reminder! Mine aren't great and winters coming.

Found some on amazon, they were £18.74 and £5.84.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0042ETBEQ

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00W1KKYUI

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: king monkey on 16 November 2020, 21:09

Quote from: baka on 16 November 2020, 20:40

Thanks for the reminder! Mine aren't great and winters coming.

Found some on amazon, they were £18.74 and £5.84.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0042ETBEQ

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00W1KKYUI

I’ve had these on my Amazon wish list for a while. Are they really worth replacing?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 16 November 2020, 21:28

Yes, big improvement over oem i thought. Should have done it years ago.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Guzzle on 16 November 2020, 22:12

Quote from: king monkey on 16 November 2020, 21:09

Quote from: baka on 16 November 2020, 20:40

Thanks for the reminder! Mine aren't great and winters coming.

Found some on amazon, they were £18.74 and £5.84.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0042ETBEQ

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00W1KKYUI

I’ve had these on my Amazon wish list for a while. Are they really worth replacing?

I did mine a few weeks ago. Absolutely worth doing for the cost. If you have a Nectar card you can convert points into an eBay voucher and get them even cheaper.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Yusee on 17 November 2020, 08:37

Just got to work, display showing 40.3mpg over 21 miles of mainly b road with a little town driving.
Occasionally the traffic thins enough for me to enjoy a fast bend or two. Well, very rarely at that time actually.
Why do people complain of thin body panels in the mk7?
Make them thinner, I say :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 17 November 2020, 09:51

I've noted a drop off in economy with the lower temperatures lately. About 5mpg less. And it's not even that cold yet!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Al1040 on 17 November 2020, 10:45

I go mine off ebay...
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bosch-Aerotwin-Front-Windscreen-Wiper-Blades-Set-A864S/183547980860?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
Paid 18.64 they have gone up a little.
I needed to replace as the rubber on the L/H wiper had split. To be fair they did need doing as were starting to streak quite badly :embarrassed:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: baka on 17 November 2020, 17:36

Quote from: king monkey on 16 November 2020, 21:09

Quote from: baka on 16 November 2020, 20:40

Thanks for the reminder! Mine aren't great and winters coming.

Found some on amazon, they were £18.74 and £5.84.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0042ETBEQ

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00W1KKYUI

I’ve had these on my Amazon wish list for a while. Are they really worth replacing?

I'm replacing mine because I haven't done it since getting the car in March, and they're definitely past their best. :smiley:

Though from previous experience, whenever I've bought a different brand of wipers they've been terrible, so I tend to just stick with Bosch.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: king monkey on 17 November 2020, 18:38

Thanks for the replies. I might get some.

On another note, I bought some more Autoglym Polar Blast snowfoam today. It’s on offer at Halfords for £11.70 which is very cheap! Normally £17.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Al1040 on 17 November 2020, 19:06

Thanks km, that might necessitate a quite trip out tomorrow :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kmpowell on 17 November 2020, 19:14

Re the wipers, is it the same set/part number for the 7.5 as it is the 7?

Each time I check compatibility (eBay, Amazon etc) it comes back saying not compatible.  :shocked:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Guzzle on 17 November 2020, 19:28

Quote from: kmpowell on 17 November 2020, 19:14

Re the wipers, is it the same set/part number for the 7.5 as it is the 7?

Each time I check compatibility (eBay, Amazon etc) it comes back saying not compatible.  :shocked:

Set ref A864S is what I bought and they are more or less identical to the OEM ones I removed except for the Bosch branding.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kmpowell on 17 November 2020, 19:48

Quote from: Guzzle on 17 November 2020, 19:28

Quote from: kmpowell on 17 November 2020, 19:14

Re the wipers, is it the same set/part number for the 7.5 as it is the 7?

Each time I check compatibility (eBay, Amazon etc) it comes back saying not compatible.  :shocked:

Set ref A864S is what I bought and they are more or less identical to the OEM ones I removed except for the Bosch branding.

Thanks, and the rear is A282H?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: watchdog on 17 November 2020, 20:05

Quote from: kmpowell on 17 November 2020, 19:48

Quote from: Guzzle on 17 November 2020, 19:28

Quote from: kmpowell on 17 November 2020, 19:14

Re the wipers, is it the same set/part number for the 7.5 as it is the 7?

Each time I check compatibility (eBay, Amazon etc) it comes back saying not compatible.  :shocked:

Set ref A864S is what I bought and they are more or less identical to the OEM ones I removed except for the Bosch branding.

Thanks, and the rear is A282H?

Yes, rear is A282H

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Guzzle on 17 November 2020, 20:20

Yes, as per watchdogs comment, A282H for the rear.

Boring fact; the Bosch rear wiper is actually very slightly longer than the OEM one.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kmpowell on 17 November 2020, 20:24

Thanks guys, ordered.

For those interested, Carpartsinmotion on eBay are doing buy 2 save 5%, plus eBay have a save 20% code at the moment giving another discount:

Front: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/232415333768
Rear: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/333564702648

Order Subtotal: £25.83
Item discount: -£1.29
Postage: Free
Voucher "PURCHASE20": -£4.90

Total: £19.64

Job done :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Guzzle on 17 November 2020, 20:30

👍

If anyone wants them, best not to hang about though, the 20% off ends on Thursday.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Al1040 on 18 November 2020, 10:49

Fronts are sold out :sad:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Al1040 on 18 November 2020, 11:05

Another slight cheaper option for the rear wiper...
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/223280092061 £5.84

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kmpowell on 18 November 2020, 13:00

Quote from: Al1040 on 18 November 2020, 10:49

Fronts are sold out :sad:

Still showing for me as 2x front sets available and 3x rears available...  :huh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 18 November 2020, 13:21

Does anyone actually use the rear wiper? I haven't used it once on my new car and only used it twice on my previous GTi and both times were by accident.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: DCmk3 on 18 November 2020, 13:29

Quote from: mcmaddy on 18 November 2020, 13:21

Does anyone actually use the rear wiper? I haven't used it once on my new car and only used it twice on my previous GTi and both times were by accident.

It's a dust collector and window scratcher when you accidentally turn it on covered in dust. Rear wiper delete cleans up the rear end nicely

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Guzzle on 18 November 2020, 13:35

I've found the rear wiper pretty handy for keeping some semblance of rearward visibility, especially in the winter months when the back of the car seems to be constantly filthy. It also helps for batting off frost and ice when the heated glass is taking too long.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Al1040 on 18 November 2020, 13:36

+1 Guzzle, and on motorways if weather is bad to try to see out of the rear...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kmpowell on 18 November 2020, 13:41

Quote from: mcmaddy on 18 November 2020, 13:21

Does anyone actually use the rear wiper?

When it rains, which it does a hell of a lot in this country?!?  :huh:

I did a 4hr round trip on Sunday and the rear wiper was on for, I'd estimate, 95% of the time clearing the spray from teh car (and cars around me) as I made way way through the motorway network.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Talk-torque on 18 November 2020, 14:07

Quote from: kmpowell on 17 November 2020, 20:24

Thanks guys, ordered.

For those interested, Carpartsinmotion on eBay are doing buy 2 save 5%, plus eBay have a save 20% code at the moment giving another discount:

Front: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/232415333768
Rear: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/333564702648

Order Subtotal: £25.83
Item discount: -£1.29
Postage: Free
Voucher "PURCHASE20": -£4.90

Total: £19.64

Job done :)

Thanks for the headsup KM!

The 20% discount code expires tomorrow folks, so get sorted soonest!
Took advantage and ordered a set for our Skoda as well.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Talk-torque on 18 November 2020, 14:17

Quote from: Guzzle on 17 November 2020, 20:20

Yes, as per watchdogs comment, A282H for the rear.

Boring fact; the Bosch rear wiper is actually very slightly longer than the OEM one.

Boring fact #2; The last time I bought a rear wiper for mine from the dealer, the parts guy, who is the usual geeky, head full of numbers, expert, told me that the GTI version is slightly shorter than the other Mk7 hatches, because of the spoiler. Didn’t think about it at the time, but doing a quick measure, A282H, which is 280mm long, will fit fine. Must be one of those things that just crept through and stuck!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Pretzel on 18 November 2020, 18:02

Quote from: kmpowell on 17 November 2020, 20:24

plus eBay have a save 20% code at the moment giving another discount:

Voucher "PURCHASE20": -£4.90
Job done :)

Ordered thank you.
First time I have ever used a voucher code for eBay, can I ask where you found the code?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Guzzle on 18 November 2020, 19:47

Quote from: Pretzel on 18 November 2020, 18:02

Quote from: kmpowell on 17 November 2020, 20:24

plus eBay have a save 20% code at the moment giving another discount:

Voucher "PURCHASE20": -£4.90
Job done :)

Ordered thank you.
First time I have ever used a voucher code for eBay, can I ask where you found the code?

EBay run these promotions regularly. You should receive emails with voucher codes at the time the promotions are running.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Norwich7point5 on 21 November 2020, 16:41

A couple of minor improvements to the interior; standard clutch foot rest cover courtesy of ebay and some covers to hide the isofix brackets on the back seat.
I didn't even know the covers were a thing but thanks to the wealth of knowledge on here I discovered their part number :cool:

Bling new footrest & covers from the dealer:
(https://i.imgur.com/tlOaadW.jpg)

Isofix Cover:
(https://i.imgur.com/TWpM23b.jpg)

Before:
(https://i.imgur.com/tbphFPa.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/9mkYMb6.jpg)

After:
(https://i.imgur.com/hYU15RB.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/DBGHj22.jpg)

You've all seen this before, perhaps not quite as grubby :whistle:
(https://i.imgur.com/08jB6Bg.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/WEdZWoJ.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Al1040 on 21 November 2020, 18:30

Foot rest seems very close to the clutch pedal in the last picture, have you driven it yet?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Al1040 on 21 November 2020, 18:31

Iso-fix covers look really neat :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Norwich7point5 on 21 November 2020, 18:40

Quote from: Al1040 on 21 November 2020, 18:30

Foot rest seems very close to the clutch pedal in the last picture, have you driven it yet?

Yeah, it's fine. It's the camera angle making it look close. It was a good fit to be honest. I opened the slots out a little and it fitted no sweat.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Norwich7point5 on 21 November 2020, 18:44

Quote from: Al1040 on 21 November 2020, 18:31

Iso-fix covers look really neat :smiley:

They've tidied up the back seat no end. Not bad for £7 :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Al1040 on 21 November 2020, 18:49

Looking good then, which Ebay seller did you get it from, I saw a couple on Ali-express for around £13

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Norwich7point5 on 21 November 2020, 21:02

Quote from: Al1040 on 21 November 2020, 18:49

Looking good then, which Ebay seller did you get it from, I saw a couple on Ali-express for around £13

Mine was from here:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RHD-Right-Side-Foot-Rest-Pedal-Steel-Kick-Panel-Stainless-Steel-For-VW-Golf-MK7/203043638958?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

£20 with postage.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Al1040 on 21 November 2020, 21:56

Cheers :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Lordie on 22 November 2020, 11:35

Quote from: Guzzle on 18 November 2020, 13:35

I've found the rear wiper pretty handy for keeping some semblance of rearward visibility, especially in the winter months when the back of the car seems to be constantly filthy. It also helps for batting off frost and ice when the heated glass is taking too long.

Plus it's also essential if you have a rear facing dashcam like me. Those water droplets on the rear window can completely block the view

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Yusee on 23 November 2020, 19:31

Thanks to those who recommended the Bosch aerotwins- ordered from the amazon link on Saturday £17- arrived today.
Looking forward to some rain.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Al1040 on 27 November 2020, 17:24

Gave it a good foaming (thanks for the heads up  'king monkey' on the autoglym offer). Popped my snow-foam cherry!!!
(https://i.ibb.co/cYnvwv3/20201125-141239.jpg) (https://ibb.co/1zWnMnQ)

Not sure if it really made a great difference but did look really good!
(https://i.ibb.co/yqL0LYm/20201125-144325.jpg) (https://ibb.co/QMs9sC7)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: king monkey on 27 November 2020, 17:58

Quote from: Al1040 on 27 November 2020, 17:24

Gave it a good foaming (thanks for the heads up  'king monkey' on the autoglym offer). Popped my snow-foam cherry!!!
(https://i.ibb.co/cYnvwv3/20201125-141239.jpg) (https://ibb.co/1zWnMnQ)

Not sure if it really made a great difference but did look really good!
(https://i.ibb.co/yqL0LYm/20201125-144325.jpg) (https://ibb.co/QMs9sC7)

You’re welcome! I bought two lots.  :grin:

I always wonder if foam makes a difference but if it makes the wash potentially safer, I’m in.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Al1040 on 27 November 2020, 18:04

Having bought it... I'm definitely in now :grin: :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: whogives on 29 November 2020, 15:26

Just finish fitting a rear sway bar ..... happy days  :smug:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Paul70 on 29 November 2020, 15:56

Quote from: whogives on 29 November 2020, 15:26

Just finish fitting a rear sway bar ..... happy days  :smug:

Good effort, did you use axle stands? It looks an easy enough job on a proper ramp but guess it will be much harder closer to the ground!

Which bar did you install? Have you driven it yet?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Maximusbiggus on 07 December 2020, 21:38

My goodies arrived today... OBDeleven ultimate pack, an OBDeleven travel cup and my new TCR rear muffler. I hope to have the muffler fitted this week. I'll take a video or two to try capture the sound difference. I know there are a few videos comparing the two but there can always be more!!  :grin:

(https://i.postimg.cc/T1HZ9gqW/20201203-195841.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/BPHYZ8zq)

(https://i.postimg.cc/vZnpr11c/20201203-195724.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/v4QqMZts)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 08 December 2020, 14:51

Quote from: Maximusbiggus on 07 December 2020, 21:38

I know there are a few videos comparing the two but there can always be more!!  :grin:

Absolutely so!  :grin: :afro:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 08 December 2020, 15:39

2nd ever Mot & straight through, at coming up to 4 years old and 9500 miles I expected the pass!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Maximusbiggus on 08 December 2020, 19:29

Here's a video of the TCR muffler on my standard GTI. I'll try take better videos at some stage but this is the best I could come up with today.

https://youtu.be/sBOrwp3SGQU

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Norwich7point5 on 08 December 2020, 22:07

Quote from: Maximusbiggus on 07 December 2020, 21:38

My goodies arrived today... OBDeleven ultimate pack, an OBDeleven travel cup and my new TCR rear muffler. I hope to have the muffler fitted this week. I'll take a video or two to try capture the sound difference. I know there are a few videos comparing the two but there can always be more!!  :grin:



Maximus; mind if I ask when you ordered your OBDeleven? I placed my order on the 24th November and I'm still waiting.
I know that's only two weeks but I'm an impatient git! :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Maximusbiggus on 08 December 2020, 22:49

Quote from: Norwich7point5 on 08 December 2020, 22:07

Quote from: Maximusbiggus on 07 December 2020, 21:38

My goodies arrived today... OBDeleven ultimate pack, an OBDeleven travel cup and my new TCR rear muffler. I hope to have the muffler fitted this week. I'll take a video or two to try capture the sound difference. I know there are a few videos comparing the two but there can always be more!!  :grin:



Maximus; mind if I ask when you ordered your OBDeleven? I placed my order on the 24th November and I'm still waiting.
I know that's only two weeks but I'm an impatient git! :grin:

I ordered on Black Friday and I selected the priority shipping as I needed to run a diagnostics on my car so it arrived within a day. I had looked up reviews of their standard shipping option and it looks like it could take up to a few weeks to arrive.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: too hot on 08 December 2020, 23:13

Quote from: clubsport on 08 December 2020, 15:39

2nd ever Mot & straight through, at coming up to 4 years old and 9500 miles I expected the pass!

Glad to hear it,hope you have many more :smiley: :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Norwich7point5 on 09 December 2020, 08:00

Quote from: Maximusbiggus on 08 December 2020, 22:49

Quote from: Norwich7point5 on 08 December 2020, 22:07

Quote from: Maximusbiggus on 07 December 2020, 21:38

My goodies arrived today... OBDeleven ultimate pack, an OBDeleven travel cup and my new TCR rear muffler. I hope to have the muffler fitted this week. I'll take a video or two to try capture the sound difference. I know there are a few videos comparing the two but there can always be more!!  :grin:



Maximus; mind if I ask when you ordered your OBDeleven? I placed my order on the 24th November and I'm still waiting.
I know that's only two weeks but I'm an impatient git! :grin:

I ordered on Black Friday and I selected the priority shipping as I needed to run a diagnostics on my car so it arrived within a day. I had looked up reviews of their standard shipping option and it looks like it could take up to a few weeks to arrive.

Good thinking; I wish I'd done the same!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Vw80 on 09 December 2020, 13:28

Quote from: Maximusbiggus on 08 December 2020, 19:29

Here's a video of the TCR muffler on my standard GTI. I'll try take better videos at some stage but this is the best I could come up with today.

https://youtu.be/sBOrwp3SGQU

Lovely job👌  How much is tcr box? Will Ur original 7.5 fit a 7? I don’t think🤔 I want any louder but like the look of bigger pipes on 7.5? 😁

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 09 December 2020, 13:31

Quote from: Vw80 on 09 December 2020, 13:28

Lovely job👌  How much is tcr box? Will Ur original 7.5 fit a 7? I don’t think🤔 I want any louder but like the look of bigger pipes on 7.5? 😁

Pretty sure the 7.5 pipes are wider apart so you'd need a different diffuser. CSS is a straight and popular swap.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 09 December 2020, 14:10

Quote from: Vw80 on 09 December 2020, 13:28

Quote from: Maximusbiggus on 08 December 2020, 19:29

Here's a video of the TCR muffler on my standard GTI. I'll try take better videos at some stage but this is the best I could come up with today.

https://youtu.be/sBOrwp3SGQU

Lovely job👌  How much is tcr box? Will Ur original 7.5 fit a 7? I don’t think🤔 I want any louder but like the look of bigger pipes on 7.5? 😁

That does sound quite good.


If you just want bigger looking pipes you can get outer sleeves in various styles that’ll give the look you want

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 09 December 2020, 21:55

Quote from: Maximusbiggus on 08 December 2020, 19:29

Here's a video of the TCR muffler on my standard GTI. I'll try take better videos at some stage but this is the best I could come up with today.

https://youtu.be/sBOrwp3SGQU

Sounds really good that. Assume yours is a 7.5 230 GTI?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Maximusbiggus on 09 December 2020, 22:47

Quote from: Vw80 on 09 December 2020, 13:28

Quote from: Maximusbiggus on 08 December 2020, 19:29

Here's a video of the TCR muffler on my standard GTI. I'll try take better videos at some stage but this is the best I could come up with today.

https://youtu.be/sBOrwp3SGQU

Lovely job👌  How much is tcr box? Will Ur original 7.5 fit a 7? I don’t think🤔 I want any louder but like the look of bigger pipes on 7.5? 😁

Thanks, I really am happy with it I must say.

I paid about €350/370 including shipping.

For a mk7.5 muffler to fit a mk7 you'd have to get the exhaust shop to shorten the pipes (where they exit the muffler) on both sides as like the guys have said, the 7.5 muffler is wider.

The CSS muffler is a straight swap for yours but it will be noisier. Although I haven't heard the CSS muffler in person, if it's anything like the TCR muffler, it's far from obnoxious. It's really just noticeable on cold start, on acceleration and while revving the engine (like a goon  :evil:) not at cruising.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Maximusbiggus on 09 December 2020, 22:55

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 09 December 2020, 21:55

Quote from: Maximusbiggus on 08 December 2020, 19:29

Here's a video of the TCR muffler on my standard GTI. I'll try take better videos at some stage but this is the best I could come up with today.

https://youtu.be/sBOrwp3SGQU

Sounds really good that. Assume yours is a 7.5 230 GTI?

Yea that's right Jim, 7.5 230 GTI with 6 speed DSG. It was one of very few GTI's available at the time I was looking. I'd have liked the PP like your old one but I'm delighted with mine still. It only had 11,250miles at 3 years old when I picked her up earlier this year.
I still check the classifieds from time to time and there hasn't been a nicer one, IMO, come up for sale since and very few PPs other than newer ones at a premium. Mine was at the top end of my budget.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 10 December 2020, 07:23

Quote from: Maximusbiggus on 09 December 2020, 22:55

Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 09 December 2020, 21:55

Quote from: Maximusbiggus on 08 December 2020, 19:29

Here's a video of the TCR muffler on my standard GTI. I'll try take better videos at some stage but this is the best I could come up with today.

https://youtu.be/sBOrwp3SGQU

Sounds really good that. Assume yours is a 7.5 230 GTI?

Yea that's right Jim, 7.5 230 GTI with 6 speed DSG. It was one of very few GTI's available at the time I was looking. I'd have liked the PP like your old one but I'm delighted with mine still. It only had 11,250miles at 3 years old when I picked her up earlier this year.
I still check the classifieds from time to time and there hasn't been a nicer one, IMO, come up for sale since and very few PPs other than newer ones at a premium. Mine was at the top end of my budget.

Great colour! And a great car. I had a Mk7.5 230 for 12 months which was my first ever GTI experience and loved it. Think the Mk7.5 is going to be desirable for years to come as the Mk8 has too many features that aren’t good.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Carbon VW on 10 December 2020, 19:52

Put on the space saver as the wife put a lovely big screw into the sidewall of a 3,000km eagle f1  :sick: :sick:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 11 December 2020, 12:58

Quote from: Carbon VW on 10 December 2020, 19:52

Put on the space saver as the wife put a lovely big screw into the sidewall of a 3,000km eagle f1  :sick: :sick:

You let your wife near your tools???

This reminded me of something that happened many years ago. There was some sort of function going on in the village where I lived with my parents. There were cars parked all over the place. One of them on our drive in front of Dads garage door. I'll teach them I thought, so got the cordless out and fired a screw in each front tyre. An hour or so later, Mum an Dads car came back, they got out, then the back doors opened and their mates got out too. Jumped into the strange car and drove off. Whoops.  :whistle: :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 11 December 2020, 17:20

Quote from: dubber36 on 11 December 2020, 12:58

This reminded me of something that happened many years ago. There was some sort of function going on in the village where I lived with my parents. There were cars parked all over the place. One of them on our drive in front of Dads garage door. I'll teach them I thought, so got the cordless out and fired a screw in each front tyre. An hour or so later, Mum an Dads car came back, they got out, then the back doors opened and their mates got out too. Jumped into the strange car and drove off. Whoops.  :whistle: :whistle:

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: They must have worked out what happened?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: whogives on 11 December 2020, 19:23

Quote from: Paul70 on 29 November 2020, 15:56

Quote from: whogives on 29 November 2020, 15:26

Just finish fitting a rear sway bar ..... happy days  :smug:

Good effort, did you use axle stands? It looks an easy enough job on a proper ramp but guess it will be much harder closer to the ground!

Which bar did you install? Have you driven it yet?

Yes used axle stands VERY EASY job,  took about 1 hour ... if you do it just be careful when removing the links off the bar.

I fitted a Hardrace 25.4mm  rear sway bar   all good

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Carbon VW on 11 December 2020, 19:32

Quote from: dubber36 on 11 December 2020, 12:58

Quote from: Carbon VW on 10 December 2020, 19:52

Put on the space saver as the wife put a lovely big screw into the sidewall of a 3,000km eagle f1  :sick: :sick:

You let your wife near your tools???

This reminded me of something that happened many years ago. There was some sort of function going on in the village where I lived with my parents. There were cars parked all over the place. One of them on our drive in front of Dads garage door. I'll teach them I thought, so got the cordless out and fired a screw in each front tyre. An hour or so later, Mum an Dads car came back, they got out, then the back doors opened and their mates got out too. Jumped into the strange car and drove off. Whoops.  :whistle: :whistle:


Funny story, I love it ! Ya I know my wife drives my car to drop the smallies to school 2 days a week and I take her AMG e class to try and keep the mileage down on my beloved GTI. new tyre ordered anyway and to make myself feel better I’ve just ordered a CSS rear silencer along with the clamp on eBay. Can’t wait to fit it. Should sound good by all accounts !

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Maximusbiggus on 19 December 2020, 11:46

Main dealer service carried out, oil change and brake fluid done as it's just over the 3 year old mark with 20k miles. It might be my imagination but the brake pedal feels a tad firmer now after the fresh juice went in.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Pixwix on 20 December 2020, 08:49

Had to undertake the ‘flick the bit of drive door handle off to get to the key slot’..... and then be thankful for the keep a spare keyfob battery in glovebox plan.
As oft mentioned had of course had no warning to say battery was getting low. So on my return to the car after one long walk in the cold , which might have finally killed the battery, couldn’t unlock the car.
Luckily the whole ‘flick’ process worked a treat using the key as the tool. Now must remember to place another spare battery in the glovebox.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 20 December 2020, 09:38

Quote from: Pixwix on 20 December 2020, 08:49

Had to undertake the ‘flick the bit of drive door handle off to get to the key slot’..... and then be thankful for the keep a spare keyfob battery in glovebox plan.
As oft mentioned had of course had no warning to say battery was getting low. So on my return to the car after one long walk in the cold , which might have finally killed the battery, couldn’t unlock the car.
Luckily the whole ‘flick’ process worked a treat using the key as the tool. Now must remember to place another spare battery in the glovebox.  :smiley:

Good forward planning on your part. Some have expressed a dislike of the visible keyhole on the drivers door handle on the mk8 Golf. However, at least there’s no risk of potentially damaging the paintwork gaining access to the the keyhole as there might be on the mk7 / mk7.5.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Pixwix on 20 December 2020, 12:44

I’d always thought there would be the potential of damage.. but was pleasantly surprised how easy it was to get off with no real touch point on the door itself.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Al1040 on 20 December 2020, 19:29

Just had a go at doing some OBD11 mods (via apps initially)

Stop/Start deactivation - Did not work. Will have to look into that one
Lock / unlock acoustic conf - Works with a subtle chirp
Seat belt warning off - Works, initially did US which is six notifications, but this repeats each 30 sec, so fully off now.
Fan level on Auto - Works
Comfort turn signals - Works, set to 4
Scandinavian DDRL's - Work i think, need to check

All in all very easy to do, but beware it eats battery life!! Have a fully charged battery and or have the car running (some mods require car not to be running though).
I had plenty of credits from the 'Black Friday' pro deal.
A very good device for the amateur that has lost of functionality. Will give the long coding a go in the week.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ceefeesh on 21 December 2020, 22:00

Just updated the maps on my Discovery Media to Version 13 ECE AS 2021 (Nov 2020) after much faffing and trying to use Discovercare, I went old school. I deleted the data on my VW SD card, reformatted to FAT 32, downloaded the update to my computer, extracted to a new folder and copied to the SD via a card reader. Job done. However, I don’t know what changes there are or if it was worth the effort!   :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ceefeesh on 22 December 2020, 00:46

Took my car to the VW dealer for a minor service. The service manager told me they changed the oil and filter and carried out a few visual inspections. All good. The car had done a whole 4000 miles in the last year. There was a price list board in the dealers that showed the cost of a minor service was £154. At least I bought the ‘Black Friday’ service pack last month. Expensive oil change?  :cry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: king monkey on 24 December 2020, 15:35

Decided it was finally time to clean both cars.

(https://i.postimg.cc/BQ1Yc4DB/CCDE334-A-59-C7-456-D-B074-6-FA7388-ABC19.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ZC4xJkwW)post a pic (https://postimages.org/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Guzzle on 24 December 2020, 15:48

Quote from: king monkey on 24 December 2020, 15:35

Decided it was finally time to clean both cars.

(https://i.postimg.cc/BQ1Yc4DB/CCDE334-A-59-C7-456-D-B074-6-FA7388-ABC19.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ZC4xJkwW)post a pic (https://postimages.org/)

Were you not able to get that blue stuff off the number plates?  :embarrassed:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: king monkey on 24 December 2020, 16:01

Quote from: Guzzle on 24 December 2020, 15:48

Quote from: king monkey on 24 December 2020, 15:35

Decided it was finally time to clean both cars.

(https://i.postimg.cc/BQ1Yc4DB/CCDE334-A-59-C7-456-D-B074-6-FA7388-ABC19.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ZC4xJkwW)post a pic (https://postimages.org/)

Were you not able to get that blue stuff off the number plates?  :embarrassed:

Was hoping nobody would notice. I scrubbed and scrubbed like Cinderella.  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jason b on 26 December 2020, 16:36

Nice work .Also cleaned the responsible adults Polo GTI ,might have a go tomorrow on my Golf

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Carbon VW on 29 December 2020, 01:28

Asked my friendly local mechanic buddy to fit my clubsport S rear silencer!! Can’t wait to hear it. Hope it’s ok on my daily 60km work commute with drone etc but I’m sure it will be a great OEM+ upgrade. 😍

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTIGeordie on 29 December 2020, 14:04

Cleaned the other half's Scirocco as her car was already on the drive. Didnt get around to the GTI as it started to rain, typical  :sad:
So nothing done to the MK 7 today!

(https://i.postimg.cc/qB2rp5sT/20201229-140142.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/8sk9HwXK)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Rob_benton on 29 December 2020, 14:30

Quote from: Carbon VW on 29 December 2020, 01:28

Asked my friendly local mechanic buddy to fit my clubsport S rear silencer!! Can’t wait to hear it. Hope it’s ok on my daily 60km work commute with drone etc but I’m sure it will be a great OEM+ upgrade. 😍

Please let us know as I keeping thinking about it on my car. Thanks

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: king monkey on 29 December 2020, 18:31

Quote from: Jason b on 26 December 2020, 16:36

Nice work .Also cleaned the responsible adults Polo GTI ,might have a go tomorrow on my Golf

Thank you sir. Was a bit gutted that it snowed though as the car is filthy again now! Oh well.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: DCmk3 on 31 December 2020, 16:03

Mandatory drive after a wash

(https://i.ibb.co/hHjgSDd/IMG-20201222-181152.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ub7rm on 31 December 2020, 16:33

Gave the car a damn good wash followed by an old favourite combo of Autoglym SRP + EGP.  Don't know why I stopped using this stuff - amazing results for very little effort. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Yusee on 01 January 2021, 09:02

Quote from: DCmk3 on 31 December 2020, 16:03

Mandatory drive after a wash

(https://i.ibb.co/hHjgSDd/IMG-20201222-181152.jpg)

beautiful car, beautiful view. Mine is sat filthy in my garage at the moment. Sub zero temperatures here in the UK- I really don't want to throw a lot of water on my driveway!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: My other womans a vw. on 01 January 2021, 12:11

Just purchased a new year treat-some OSRAM dynamic wing mirror indicators,black edition.
I had bought some brand new DynaBlink indicators,but these aren’t compatible with Golfs after 2018-a module issue apparently.
These are available,if anyone’s interested, they were fitted,tested and removed straight away,never left the drive.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dobb3r on 01 January 2021, 13:30

Quote from: My other womans a vw. on 01 January 2021, 12:11

Just purchased a new year treat-some OSRAM dynamic wing mirror indicators,black edition.
I had bought some brand new DynaBlink indicators,but these aren’t compatible with Golfs after 2018-a module issue apparently.
These are available,if anyone’s interested, they were fitted,tested and removed straight away,never left the drive.

Where did you get them from as the black ones are sold out at Autobulbsdirect. This was going to be a mod I did over Christmas but I can’t find any for sale.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: My other womans a vw. on 01 January 2021, 17:05

dobb3r,Deutscheparts have them in stock.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: king monkey on 01 January 2021, 17:51

Quote from: My other womans a vw. on 01 January 2021, 12:11

Just purchased a new year treat-some OSRAM dynamic wing mirror indicators,black edition.
I had bought some brand new DynaBlink indicators,but these aren’t compatible with Golfs after 2018-a module issue apparently.
These are available,if anyone’s interested, they were fitted,tested and removed straight away,never left the drive.

Think they’re the same that Andrew Chapple fitted to his tcr. Look very very good imo.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: My other womans a vw. on 01 January 2021, 18:02

The Volkswizard fella,yeah watched his video this morning.
The Dynablinks i bought have a genuine vw part number,wonder why they never listed the OSRAM indicators instead,as they are compatible with all mk 7/7.5 Golfs.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 01 January 2021, 18:37

Upgraded my sat nav while I was trying to help someone else on here upgrade theirs.

And agreed a trade in price for my mk7.5....

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 01 January 2021, 19:00

Quote from: fredgroves on 01 January 2021, 18:37

And agreed a trade in price for my mk7.5....

 :smiley: Go on then, spill the beans.........

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 01 January 2021, 19:36

Quote from: Watts on 01 January 2021, 19:00

Quote from: fredgroves on 01 January 2021, 18:37

And agreed a trade in price for my mk7.5....

 :smiley: Go on then, spill the beans.........

Saving that one for later 😜

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 01 January 2021, 19:42

Quote from: fredgroves on 01 January 2021, 19:36

Quote from: Watts on 01 January 2021, 19:00

Quote from: fredgroves on 01 January 2021, 18:37

And agreed a trade in price for my mk7.5....

 :smiley: Go on then, spill the beans.........

Saving that one for later 😜

What a tease :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 01 January 2021, 19:46

Quote from: Watts on 01 January 2021, 19:42

Quote from: fredgroves on 01 January 2021, 19:36

Quote from: Watts on 01 January 2021, 19:00

Quote from: fredgroves on 01 January 2021, 18:37

And agreed a trade in price for my mk7.5....

 :smiley: Go on then, spill the beans.........

Saving that one for later 😜

What a tease :grin:

My money would be on Fred getting a mk8 GTI in Reflex Silver.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 01 January 2021, 20:31

OK spoiler alert... Its Camoflage Grey. Probably needs some roundels and a tail number.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Guzzle on 01 January 2021, 21:31

Quote from: fredgroves on 01 January 2021, 20:31

OK spoiler alert... Its Camoflage Grey. Probably needs some roundels and a tail number.

What size spoiler?  :undecided:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 01 January 2021, 22:45

fredgroves has played his wildcard and bought a matte grey A45S completely blindsiding everyone   :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: king monkey on 01 January 2021, 22:59

Congratulations.

(https://i.postimg.cc/NFs41B37/70828285-EE5-F-4-DCF-94-DD-E1-C6-E8-EDA430.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 01 January 2021, 23:11

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/ab/ed/84/abed84a9408242fa47898f8738040498.jpg)

I almost didn't go for it because someone said the Cockpit was too complex to use on the go and that the Type R was better.

Do you think it needs bigger wheels?  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: king monkey on 01 January 2021, 23:16

Quote from: fredgroves on 01 January 2021, 23:11

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/ab/ed/84/abed84a9408242fa47898f8738040498.jpg)

I almost didn't go for it because someone said the Cockpit was too complex to use on the go and that the Type R was better.

Do you think it needs bigger wheels?  :laugh:

Absolutely hilarious sir!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Lordie on 02 January 2021, 09:39

Quote from: fredgroves on 01 January 2021, 20:31

... Its Camoflage Grey

(https://www.scottiecameron.com/sc3/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/%C2%A9scottiecameron_invisible8880-690x460.jpg)

Repainted my GTi in camouflage grey too

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dobb3r on 02 January 2021, 10:16

Quote from: My other womans a vw. on 01 January 2021, 17:05

dobb3r,Deutscheparts have them in stock.

Cheers for that, all ordered!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: king monkey on 02 January 2021, 12:34

Quote from: Lordie on 02 January 2021, 09:39

Quote from: fredgroves on 01 January 2021, 20:31

... Its Camoflage Grey

(https://www.scottiecameron.com/sc3/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/%C2%A9scottiecameron_invisible8880-690x460.jpg)

Repainted my GTi in camouflage grey too

 :grin: :grin: :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Carbon VW on 16 January 2021, 23:46

Quote from: Rob_benton on 29 December 2020, 14:30

Quote from: Carbon VW on 29 December 2020, 01:28

Asked my friendly local mechanic buddy to fit my clubsport S rear silencer!! Can’t wait to hear it. Hope it’s ok on my daily 60km work commute with drone etc but I’m sure it will be a great OEM+ upgrade. 😍

Please let us know as I keeping thinking about it on my car. Thanks

Have had the CS rear silencer on now about 2 weeks. It’s a great mod in my opinion. It’s what the stock exhaust should have sounded like. Sounds great under load and on cold start. Zero drone on my daily commute. It’s the same as the standard exhaust when cruising. If your still thinking about it, go for it. Was really simple to fit too using oem clamp

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Rob_benton on 17 January 2021, 09:14

Quote from: Carbon VW on 16 January 2021, 23:46

Quote from: Rob_benton on 29 December 2020, 14:30

Quote from: Carbon VW on 29 December 2020, 01:28

Asked my friendly local mechanic buddy to fit my clubsport S rear silencer!! Can’t wait to hear it. Hope it’s ok on my daily 60km work commute with drone etc but I’m sure it will be a great OEM+ upgrade. 😍

Please let us know as I keeping thinking about it on my car. Thanks

Have had the CS rear silencer on now about 2 weeks. It’s a great mod in my opinion. It’s what the stock exhaust should have sounded like. Sounds great under load and on cold start. Zero drone on my daily commute. It’s the same as the standard exhaust when cruising. If your still thinking about it, go for it. Was really simple to fit too using oem clamp

Thanks for your opinion.
I’m definitely tempted now.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: TurboTrev on 17 January 2021, 17:32

Quote from: Carbon VW on 16 January 2021, 23:46

Quote from: Rob_benton on 29 December 2020, 14:30

Quote from: Carbon VW on 29 December 2020, 01:28

Asked my friendly local mechanic buddy to fit my clubsport S rear silencer!! Can’t wait to hear it. Hope it’s ok on my daily 60km work commute with drone etc but I’m sure it will be a great OEM+ upgrade. 😍

Please let us know as I keeping thinking about it on my car. Thanks

Have had the CS rear silencer on now about 2 weeks. It’s a great mod in my opinion. It’s what the stock exhaust should have sounded like. Sounds great under load and on cold start. Zero drone on my daily commute. It’s the same as the standard exhaust when cruising. If your still thinking about it, go for it. Was really simple to fit too using oem clamp

Just checking, is that a "full" cat back CSS exhaust system fitted to a CS?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Carbon VW on 17 January 2021, 17:43

No, CSS rear silencer fitted to a MK7 manual GTI. Apologies, I see I have said CS instead of CSS in previous posts

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: TurboTrev on 17 January 2021, 17:54

Quote from: Carbon VW on 17 January 2021, 17:43

No, CSS rear silencer fitted to a MK7 manual GTI. Apologies, I see I have said CS instead of CSS in previous posts

Okay, thanks.  I'd quite like to put the CSS system on my CS.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Al1040 on 24 January 2021, 14:14

Had to change the battery on the key fob,...
Was out doing a bit of shopping and went to lock the car.... or not :angry:
Still having followed the advice on here (thanks all) had a spare ion the car and all good.
For reference I have been using the GP Lithium Cell CR2025 and they work perfectly and are relatively cheap (10 for £4ish on Amazon) :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Aidey on 24 January 2021, 14:17

I have given my rubber seals around the doors a coat of gummi pledge  :nerd:
when the car froze solid last week a small bit of the felt ripped off the drivers side seal and stuck to the main car

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: funboxster on 26 January 2021, 18:25

On my TCR, I fitted the OSRAM Dynamic scrolling mirror indicators(expensive but 5 year guarantee and ECE legal) carbon mirror caps and small TCR graphic to tailgate.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 26 January 2021, 20:33

Quote from: funboxster on 26 January 2021, 18:25

On my TCR, I fitted the OSRAM Dynamic scrolling mirror indicators(expensive but 5 year guarantee and ECE legal) carbon mirror caps and small TCR graphic to tailgate.

Nice! I keep toying with doing the same but my wallet rebels :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: laney456 on 27 January 2021, 00:10

Fitted these GTI puddle lights to my Mk7.... what do you think?

(https://i.imgur.com/zRpSkLz.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTIGeordie on 27 January 2021, 08:31

Quote from: laney456 on 27 January 2021, 00:10

Fitted these GTI puddle lights to my Mk7.... what do you think?

(https://i.imgur.com/zRpSkLz.jpg)

Really nice touch, definitely worth doing considering the cost

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: laney456 on 27 January 2021, 09:05

They were cheaper than I thought tbh

£35 from a place called Rocketwires - https://rocketwires.co.uk/online-shop/ols/products/vw-golf-mk7-door-puddle-lighting-kit/v/VW-GLF-MK7-Door-Logo-Kit-VW-LG

Came with projectors, link harness and a really excellent fitting instructions + dedicated support.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clive on 27 January 2021, 14:33

Quote from: laney456 on 27 January 2021, 09:05

They were cheaper than I thought tbh

£35 from a place called Rocketwires - https://rocketwires.co.uk/online-shop/ols/products/vw-golf-mk7-door-puddle-lighting-kit/v/VW-GLF-MK7-Door-Logo-Kit-VW-LG

Came with projectors, link harness and a really excellent fitting instructions + dedicated support.

They look class for the money, do they look as good in reality?

Presumably the door card has to come off to fit them?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: laney456 on 27 January 2021, 15:29

Yes it looks that way, I had a chat with the owner of Rocketwires and such a nice guy.... really impressed.
But he has these amazing fitment guides so that even an idiot like me could do it.

So what he told me....
1) All Golf 7's+ have the reflector in the door lower.
2) If you have an illuminated sill (like me) it means the electrical pin in the door ecu is 'live' and no re-coding is required.
3) Therefore it is easier because it is 'plug and play' to a certain degree. He said that the harness which comes with the kit is designed so that you do not need to splice into the existing harness which makes it easier. They just clip straight into where the reflector is.
4) He also sells basic LED puddle lighting (without logo) that actually looks good too.
5) If there is no LED lighting in the sill.... the pin out on the door ECU is not live, but he also includes detailed instructions on how to do this also via 2 or 3 recoding options and also can provide details of people locally who can do this.
Really helpful tbh and I think I am definitely going to buy some from him.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: laney456 on 27 January 2021, 15:31

(https://imgur.com/T1f7Rvl)

(https://imgur.com/crfLhgy)

For £35 I am going to give them a go... the images look sharp and crisp to me.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: laney456 on 27 January 2021, 15:34

(https://i.imgur.com/T1f7Rvl.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/crfLhgy.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Rudedog on 27 January 2021, 15:41

Very tempted as a puddle light in the door and would be very practical (reminds me of the old Mk4 days).

Can I ask does, that mean you literally just take off the current red reflector and there are wires behind which you can plug the loom into and that's it if you have the illuminated sill?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: laney456 on 27 January 2021, 15:46

Quote from: Rudedog on 27 January 2021, 15:41

Very tempted as a puddle light in the door and would be very practical (reminds me of the old Mk4 days).

Can I ask does, that mean you literally just take off the current red reflector and there are wires behind which you can plug the loom into and that's it if you have the illuminated sill?

No... so firstly you need to establish if you have illuminated door sills.

If YES - The Door Ecu is already active and this is why you need the wiring harness they supply
If NO - If means the Door ECU needs re-coding to activate the power supply.

But I was told the fitment instructions cover both scenarios and he provides full technical support.
The have full images and look quite simple... the difficult bit is if you need to re-code the door ecu but again he can provide contacts of people (at least in UK) who can do that for you.

But either way the door pad comes off ... but the instructions tell you exactly how to do it.
I think some even have videos

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Aidey on 27 January 2021, 15:50

Ive tried today to locate the noise im hearing at low speed coming from the drivers side door area, like a creaking noise , only hear it when creeping at low speed... weird and slightly annoying

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 27 January 2021, 16:19

Quote from: Aidey on 27 January 2021, 15:50

Ive tried today to locate the noise im hearing at low speed coming from the drivers side door area, like a creaking noise , only hear it when creeping at low speed... weird and slightly annoying

Dry door seals?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Aidey on 27 January 2021, 16:38

I thought that but the other day gave them a coat of gummi and thats not solved it  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: golfdave on 27 January 2021, 17:17

I wrote a how to guide on fitting puddle lights way back in October 2015..

https://www.golfmk7.com/forums/index.php?threads/how-to-retro-fit-the-door-exit-warning-lights-from-the-vw-passat-2013.326032/


I used the Passat LED ones, but as the cable connector comes out from the top I had to "shape" the door pockets. The older Golf (non-LED) version don't have that cable connector location, so are easier to fit.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: zainahmed48 on 27 January 2021, 17:49

I changed the rear badge on my indium grey 7.5 from the standard black/chrome to grey/black

Before (old pic cos i forgot to take one today):

(https://i.ibb.co/bJrmQsK/IMG-9826.jpg)

After:

(https://i.ibb.co/KXPvS0x/990-BE289-338-C-47-B8-8714-A64771-D12712.jpg)

The car needs a bit of a clean for us to be able to properly appreciate it so will get this done later tomorrow methinks :)

Gloss black rear badge was from AliExpress
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33060061037.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.578d4c4d823vPR

Indium grey underlay was from EZMods
https://www.ezmods.co/product-page/ezm-badge-inlays-underlays-for-vw-golf-mk7-5-r-gti-gtd-gte-rear-badge

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 27 January 2021, 18:00

^ Looks ace! They don't have white silver :( I've wrapped my badge in Carbon Fibre effect, but it's not very well done if you look closely, and the inside part is still black so it kind of looks like a hole haha, I never got round to wrapping the inner. Perhaps now I won't have to!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: DCmk3 on 27 January 2021, 18:30

Quote from: laney456 on 27 January 2021, 00:10

Fitted these GTI puddle lights to my Mk7.... what do you think?

(https://i.imgur.com/zRpSkLz.jpg)

Looks great, been missing the puddle lights my Mk4 had.
I think I'll need to get a set, just loathe the idea of pulling the door apart for the installation..

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 27 January 2021, 18:48

Quote from: Aidey on 27 January 2021, 16:38

I thought that but the other day gave them a coat of gummi and thats not solved it  :rolleyes:

How about your seat? They can make noises, mine were creaking for a while when I first got it but have stopped now. Could you get someone else to drive so you can sit in the back and try and narrow down where the problem is?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Aidey on 27 January 2021, 18:51

Good Idea could be something under the seat maybe, i will have a look, i'll ask the wife to drive it about a bit  :undecided:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Lordie on 28 January 2021, 20:08

Quote from: Aidey on 27 January 2021, 18:51

I'll ask the wife to drive it about a bit  :undecided:

So she's not the noise?  :smiley: :lipsrsealed:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Aidey on 28 January 2021, 22:27

 :grin: :grin:nah she's not keen on driving the Gti , she hated the Clubsport i had, wouldnt go near it!!

Today i polished around the door area, all the metals , this seems to have stopped the noise

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 29 January 2021, 06:33

 :cool:

Quote from: Aidey on 28 January 2021, 22:27

:grin: :grin:nah she's not keen on driving the Gti , she hated the Clubsport i had, wouldnt go near it!!

Today i polished around the door area, all the metals , this seems to have stopped the noise

Result!

Mine has an annoying rattle from around where the seatbelts enter the B pillar. Very annoying at times.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jason b on 29 January 2021, 19:32

Intermate service on my standard 33 k mile  Mk7 64 plate and the 5th main dealer stamp .brake fulid change also . A club sport in the show room was under wraps .  i used to enjoy a visit

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: My other womans a vw. on 05 February 2021, 19:53

Changed the setting from ‘sport’ to ‘individual’.
Left everything in ‘sport’ apart from engine noise-put that in ‘eco’,what a difference.
Sounds far better and less annoying,a lot more realistic sounding-well,to me it does!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 05 February 2021, 20:15

Lol you took your time!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Talk-torque on 05 February 2021, 20:47

LOL at Fred! 😆

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: My other womans a vw. on 05 February 2021, 21:14

Ha,I know.
Only had the car for 7 months!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Guzzle on 05 February 2021, 21:33

I changed to those settings in the dealers car park. One of the first things I did.  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: College on 06 February 2021, 15:14

Note to self: change to individual settings & leave in sport except exhaust setting to ECO. Still not had a “proper” drive in mine after having it just over 2 weeks. Thanks all 👍🏼

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dfm on 06 February 2021, 16:22

Picked it from the dealer  :laugh:

Seems so different from my MK6 GT TDI!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Kpow99 on 06 February 2021, 16:26

Quote from: College on 06 February 2021, 15:14

Note to self: change to individual settings & leave in sport except exhaust setting to ECO. Still not had a “proper” drive in mine after having it just over 2 weeks. Thanks all 👍🏼

TCR exhaust sounds great so mine has to be in sport 😁

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Aidey on 10 February 2021, 21:38

Next Mod maybe will be a Panel filter change, i know it doesnt really do anything power wise, placebo effect ... Pipercross one maybe

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 11 February 2021, 09:21

Quote from: Aidey on 10 February 2021, 21:38

Next Mod maybe will be a Panel filter change, i know it doesnt really do anything power wise, placebo effect ... Pipercross one maybe

I've got the pipercross panel filter in my TCR which was in my previous GTi PP. 👍

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 11 February 2021, 10:03

Quote from: Kpow99 on 06 February 2021, 16:26

Quote from: College on 06 February 2021, 15:14

Note to self: change to individual settings & leave in sport except exhaust setting to ECO. Still not had a “proper” drive in mine after having it just over 2 weeks. Thanks all 👍🏼

TCR exhaust sounds great so mine has to be in sport 😁

"Exhaust" is only the soundaktor, you want that off if you want to hear your exhaust

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 11 February 2021, 17:14

Quote from: sjw on 11 February 2021, 10:03

Quote from: Kpow99 on 06 February 2021, 16:26

Quote from: College on 06 February 2021, 15:14

Note to self: change to individual settings & leave in sport except exhaust setting to ECO. Still not had a “proper” drive in mine after having it just over 2 weeks. Thanks all 👍🏼

TCR exhaust sounds great so mine has to be in sport 😁

"Exhaust" is only the soundaktor, you want that off if you want to hear your exhaust

turned my soundaktor off on day 1 and the Akra exhaust sound 👌

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: jaceyboy on 11 February 2021, 20:24

Quote from: mcmaddy on 11 February 2021, 09:21

Quote from: Aidey on 10 February 2021, 21:38

Next Mod maybe will be a Panel filter change, i know it doesnt really do anything power wise, placebo effect ... Pipercross one maybe

I've got the pipercross panel filter in my TCR which was in my previous GTi PP. 👍

Yep got one in our GTi :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Aidey on 11 February 2021, 20:25

Ordered One this morning  :evil:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 11 February 2021, 20:43

Quote from: Aidey on 11 February 2021, 20:25

Ordered One this morning  :evil:

We don't allow such limited detail on here  :grin:

Full confession please, preferably with photos.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Aidey on 11 February 2021, 20:45

 :grin:Sorry, not a car, the PanelFilter we were discussing  :nerd:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 11 February 2021, 20:57

Damn, was hoping for some golf excitement at the end of a wearing day.

You can always show us the filter.

It will probably not be nearly as exciting but beggars can't be choosers!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Aidey on 11 February 2021, 21:01

When it arrives i will post a pic of it for you  :kiss:

I had a nice spin to a hospital appointment today, roads are covered in salt here , lower half of my car is a shade of light grey  :shocked:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dfm on 12 February 2021, 19:36

Thought I'd blast back from the supermarket to find they were resurfacing the dual carriage way  :cry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: DCmk3 on 12 February 2021, 22:54

(https://i.ibb.co/vYsD6R2/IMG-20210120-173430.jpg)

Speaking of resurfacing.. what roadworks did to my car  :angry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Aidey on 13 February 2021, 20:03

Here you go fred , arrived today but its snowing, windy and freezing so not being fitted today

(https://i.postimg.cc/9QCZ0tp3/IMG-6022.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/JGYGdXvK)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 13 February 2021, 20:15

Nice!

Is that easy to fit?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Aidey on 13 February 2021, 20:22

Yea just take a few screws out of the airbox and replace the standard paper one .. I can do it so anyone could  :evil:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 15 February 2021, 20:02

Had to bin one of my nearly new Crossclimates! Got back home from a walk this afternoon and noticed the car wasn't sitting right. Noticed a flat nearside rear so took it off to find a mahoosive screw through the outer tread block nearer the shoulder. I knew as soon as I saw it 😡. Took it off, went to Costco and sure enough unrepairable. £104 for a new one 😲.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Yusee on 17 February 2021, 19:10

Car is over 2 years old now and I polished it for the first time. Used autoglym super resin polish, then some turtle wax hybrid ceramic spray.
Quite pleased with how it looks after over 14k miles. Few v minor stone chips up front, a couple of very faint very small scratches, but not a swirl mark on it.
I’ve used pre wash from the start, but stopped that 2 bucket nonsense a while back.

(https://i.postimg.cc/R09WMgpf/009-DD5-E7-8-AF2-4590-9-FDD-B89-E323-E90-CA.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/mPXLjys2)

Quite a lot of comments on this forum about vw quality. Have to say I’m very pleased with the quality of mine- solid, rattle free interior, paint looks good too. Hasn’t used a drop of oil since I bought it either.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: bigA3519 on 19 February 2021, 11:17

Sorted spacers before that awful weather came. Was killing me looking at them tucked away.

(https://i.postimg.cc/VkF1JWBh/IMG-20201031-074828.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/YvjTVgPN)

(https://i.postimg.cc/tJrWRxvn/IMG-20201031-083308.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Lg1nNnpm)

Yesterday: Washed her and decided to have a photoshoot.

(https://i.postimg.cc/0jfRz87w/IMG-20210218-131252.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ctr5jG9x)

(https://i.postimg.cc/qqfyNrp4/IMG-20210219-111355.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/cgmrzVKb)

(https://i.postimg.cc/RhQ6qnPL/IMG-20210219-111427.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/XBq7zX6r)

(https://i.postimg.cc/bv7sTRWR/IMG-20210218-131430.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/4K1f4pJK)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Aidey on 19 February 2021, 11:40

Looks tidy mate , mines not been washed for weeks and the welsh weather keeps it that way
(https://i.postimg.cc/fWv0rtKW/C7326-F41-BAC0-48-D7-8-A94-2874-F84431-E3.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/dDL170pg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Kpow99 on 19 February 2021, 12:25

Cheeky plug to another post...

https://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=287362.0

Please have a look ;-)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: bigA3519 on 19 February 2021, 12:34

Cheers Aidy. Welsh weather has certainly looked after it lol. Looks very clean I must admit.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 19 February 2021, 14:28

Quote from: Aidey on 19 February 2021, 11:40

Looks tidy mate , mines not been washed for weeks and the welsh weather keeps it that way
(https://i.postimg.cc/fWv0rtKW/C7326-F41-BAC0-48-D7-8-A94-2874-F84431-E3.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/dDL170pg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/52VTrfPz/051754-AB-A33-D-4-D78-BF02-58-B9342-A8104.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/YhddGBB2)

Another discerning driver

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Aidey on 19 February 2021, 15:15

Very Nice ... Have you modded anything? You can just about see the Tcr spoiler lip on mine ...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 19 February 2021, 18:25

No mods apart from putting a double USB plug in the 12v socket in the centre console. I like it just the way it is 😀

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dfm on 19 February 2021, 21:26

Got VW to send me a fuse so I can get the 12v socket working :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dfm on 20 February 2021, 11:31

Quote from: dfm on 19 February 2021, 21:26

Got VW to send me a fuse so I can get the 12v socket working :)

This was a cinch to do. Used this video as a guide: https://youtu.be/chaIFb7PPws

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Aparat on 20 February 2021, 12:09

I fitted new wheels and tyres. In love with these Borbets and Vectors 4Seasons gen3. Rim protection on these tyres is insanely big, can easily put two, one pound coins with ease. Overall over the moon.
(https://i.postimg.cc/BZ15F3Nr/PXL-20210218-145406459.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/xqnbrWw5)

(https://i.postimg.cc/9F5dtknr/PXL-20210218-145443597.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/s1mG3Tyr)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: bogwoppit on 20 February 2021, 12:43

They look really good

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rwleigh on 20 February 2021, 15:27

Early spring clean, giving the winter wheels a bit of TLC...  :smiley:

(https://i.postimg.cc/QMW1Mjb3/wheel-cleaning.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 20 February 2021, 16:38

Quote from: bogwoppit on 20 February 2021, 12:43

They look really good

Very, very nice

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 20 February 2021, 17:46

Just driving (went for a walk by the Thames) but it was a lovely day so we had the sunroof open. I would say it was great to have some wind in my hair but age and genetics denied me that but nonetheless it was very enjoyable. And the roads were nice and quiet so a little extra right foot action was had :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: baka on 20 February 2021, 18:27

Got the car back from the garage and thought they'd broken it. Terrible ride, skittish, noisy, light steering, couldn't put the power down.

Panic over, turns out they decided to put 43psi in my 17" tyres.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 20 February 2021, 22:59

Quote from: Aparat on 20 February 2021, 12:09

I fitted new wheels and tyres. In love with these Borbets and Vectors 4Seasons gen3. Rim protection on these tyres is insanely big, can easily put two, one pound coins with ease. Overall over the moon.
(https://i.postimg.cc/BZ15F3Nr/PXL-20210218-145406459.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/xqnbrWw5)

(https://i.postimg.cc/9F5dtknr/PXL-20210218-145443597.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/s1mG3Tyr)

Liking that lots  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Lordie on 21 February 2021, 15:35

Quote from: Aparat on 20 February 2021, 12:09

I fitted new wheels and tyres. In love with these Borbets and Vectors 4Seasons gen3. Rim protection on these tyres is insanely big, can easily put two, one pound coins with ease. Overall over the moon.

Could you post a close up picture showing how much the tyres stick out please?

Assuming these fit stock wheels, I might consider those tyres soon too  :smiley:. I bought my car with gloss black wheels so want to protect them, already done 2 minor knocks. My other option are Goodyear Eagle F1's

The garage I bought the car from put some random "Catchpower" branded tyres on the front. They seem to be fine but loose grip easily as soon as the power kicks in, in most gears  :shocked:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Aidey on 21 February 2021, 15:45

After a few days of rain and Flooding here i ventured out to see the local area, my car was creaking like never before, weird :cry: .... and so annoying , seems to be from the seatbelt pillar area again , so back to work on this

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 21 February 2021, 15:58

Possibly door seals - try a silicone spray like Liquid Moly Gummi-Pflege

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Aidey on 21 February 2021, 16:05

Yea they have had a coating of gummi last weekend .... was shocked when i heard the noise today , thought i had cured it  :lipsrsealed:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: baka on 21 February 2021, 17:09

Apparently the felt door seals can also squeak, as well as the rubber ones.

Some people have had success using a small amount of PTFE dry lube or Sailkote on the felt seals.
 
Try Krytox (VW G052172A1) for the rubber seals, it's what the manufacturers use, and should be a permanent fix.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Aidey on 21 February 2021, 17:16

Yes i will order some Krytox now to try that....

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Carbon VW on 21 February 2021, 19:09

Sailkots lasts longer than the VW special lubricant IMO. absolutely soak the felt seals every 6 months and creaking is gone. Mine was like an old galleon before someone here told me about sailkote

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Aparat on 22 February 2021, 15:03

Quote from: Aidey on 21 February 2021, 17:16

Yes i will order some Krytox now to try that....

Or GPL 105- same stuff but cheaper

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Aparat on 22 February 2021, 15:28

Quote from: Lordie on 21 February 2021, 15:35

Quote from: Aparat on 20 February 2021, 12:09

I fitted new wheels and tyres. In love with these Borbets and Vectors 4Seasons gen3. Rim protection on these tyres is insanely big, can easily put two, one pound coins with ease. Overall over the moon.

Could you post a close up picture showing how much the tyres stick out please?

Assuming these fit stock wheels, I might consider those tyres soon too  :smiley:. I bought my car with gloss black wheels so want to protect them, already done 2 minor knocks. My other option are Goodyear Eagle F1's


The garage I bought the car from put some random "Catchpower" branded tyres on the front. They seem to be fine but loose grip easily as soon as the power kicks in, in most gears  :shocked:

(https://i.postimg.cc/W3ftxKtK/PXL-20210222-152343785.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/BLHqKmTc)



(https://i.postimg.cc/ydCJW8MP/PXL-20210222-152308065.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/v1X8NbHg)



(https://i.postimg.cc/CKk5yVRf/PXL-20210222-152254358.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/v18b9kLQ)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Lordie on 22 February 2021, 21:27

Thanks for the picture!. Omg you weren't kidding about how far they extend out  :shocked: That's awesome

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 23 February 2021, 16:04

Bought a Tiguan  >:D

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 23 February 2021, 17:10

Quote from: Sootchucker on 23 February 2021, 16:04

Bought a Tiguan  >:D

you'll have to do better than that Andrew 😂. What's it replaced, spec etc

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 23 February 2021, 17:57

It replacing the GTI Chris. That is coming up to 3 years old now (can’t believe how time flies), and as I’m rapidly approaching 60, thought I’d go for something more grown up.

I hardly ever used the power the GTI had (motorways are too busy round my way and too many speed cameras), so quite a big step down in power (only 150ps), so I’ve gone for a R-line 150ps DSG in nightshade blue metallic. Loaded with options (as anyone who knows me won’t be surprised at) as below:

Heated Front Climate Windscreen
Inductive Smartphone Charging
Keyless Entry with Full electric tailgate operation
Panoramic Sunroof
Winter Pack including heated outer rear seats
Adaptive Chassis Control (DCC)
Rear View Camera system
IQ.Light Dynamic Light assist, dynamic indicators and dynamic taillights
Discover Pro Navigation system
Harmon Kardon premium sound system
Space and weight saving spare wheel
Tyre pressure monitoring system

Got a cracking deal on it (nearly 15% off) with service pack thrown in and cherished plate transfer for free. Also got nearly 6k collateral in the GTI as well.

It will be my first non Golf since 2006, so I think I’m due a change. 12-14 weeks estimated delivery. Looks identical to this one seen on the local dealers forecourt:

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50973666901_5a3ff5b094_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kEnngT)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 23 February 2021, 21:10

Looks and sounds cracking Andrew 👍. My wife still pines for my first Tiguan and will probably be the next car if she gets her way.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 25 February 2021, 08:52

Picked up my GTI PP 2 weeks ago and gave it a quick polish while I'm waiting to drop it in for front end Xpel PPF, after which I'll ceramic coat it  :smiley:


(https://i.postimg.cc/Kc5Jsnvx/IMG-5168.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/w37X1RmG)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ceefeesh on 25 February 2021, 09:08

Looks really well. Panroof and Santiago’s?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 25 February 2021, 09:25

Quote from: Ceefeesh on 25 February 2021, 09:08

Looks really well. Panroof and Santiago’s?

3 door, Pan Roof, Santiagos, Climate Windscreen, Nav Pro, Dynaudio and Rear camera.  :smiley: Came up locally and I always wanted another red GTI but could never find the spec or colour I wanted, then it came up out of the blue.

I'll be changing the Santiagos to the Passat Pretorias though before they start to whiteworm.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 25 February 2021, 09:34

Looks very nice. Tornado Red is a great colour for a GTI and the Mk7.5 design really suits the colour too.

A much better red than the Mk8 King's Red I think.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Carbon VW on 25 February 2021, 09:46

Quote from: willni on 25 February 2021, 08:52

Picked up my GTI PP 2 weeks ago and gave it a quick polish while I'm waiting to drop it in for front end Xpel PPF, after which I'll ceramic coat it  :smiley:


(https://i.postimg.cc/Kc5Jsnvx/IMG-5168.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/w37X1RmG)

That looks stunning. Enjoy !

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 25 February 2021, 09:57

3 door, Tornado Red, lovely! Is it a manual?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 25 February 2021, 10:38

Quote from: Watts on 25 February 2021, 09:57

3 door, Tornado Red, lovely! Is it a manual?

It's DSG, I was fairly indifferent regarding the box. Ideally would've preferred manual but wasn't a deal breaker, only on a Clubsport would it have been a deal breaker.

(https://i.postimg.cc/CKg0YWXW/IMG-5182.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/75mdnQxV)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: DCmk3 on 25 February 2021, 15:25

Took it for a little scenic drive

(https://i.ibb.co/t4qjb95/20210218-175106.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dfm on 26 February 2021, 18:19

Had the day off work so went for a localish drive. Surprisingly busy sadly but it was nice to be out. Also updated the nav to the latest maps. Not sure how much I'll use the built in sat nav after years of using Google Maps but at least I worked out the process.


(https://i.postimg.cc/pV65JCQJ/PXL-20210226-120330277.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/QVcMXpyF)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 26 February 2021, 20:42

Hoovered it out (including cake crumbs in the cake drawer) and took all my stuff out ready for it to go to the great car auction in the sky Monday. Quite sad actually, its been a good relationship. I don't normally feel like this about giving up a car, well not since my Beetle went to a new home.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Guzzle on 26 February 2021, 20:54

Quote from: fredgroves on 26 February 2021, 20:42

Hoovered it out (including cake crumbs in the cake drawer) and took all my stuff out ready for it to go to the great car auction in the sky Monday. Quite sad actually, its been a good relationship. I don't normally feel like this about giving up a car, well not since my Beetle went to a new home.

Does the new car have a cake drawer?   :undecided:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 26 February 2021, 21:02

I don't think it does  :sad:

Penny pinching vw.

I'll have to keep it in the door pocket instead.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 27 February 2021, 12:59

Quote from: fredgroves on 26 February 2021, 21:02

I don't think it does  :sad:

Penny pinching vw.

I'll have to keep it in the door pocket instead.

Is there an above head mini jaffa cake holder? Some bizarrely use it for sunglasses.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Talk-torque on 27 February 2021, 13:15

Quote from: willni on 27 February 2021, 12:59

Quote from: fredgroves on 26 February 2021, 21:02

I don't think it does  :sad:

Penny pinching vw.

I'll have to keep it in the door pocket instead.

Is there an above head mini jaffa cake holder? Some bizarrely use it for sunglasses.

Crumbs! 🙂

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Craig on 27 February 2021, 18:45

Quote from: willni on 25 February 2021, 08:52

Picked up my GTI PP 2 weeks ago and gave it a quick polish while I'm waiting to drop it in for front end Xpel PPF, after which I'll ceramic coat it  :smiley:


(https://i.postimg.cc/Kc5Jsnvx/IMG-5168.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/w37X1RmG)

Hi can you share how much the Xpel supply and fitting is costing you? I’m after it but been getting some wild prices.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Aidey on 27 February 2021, 18:58

Today the sun came out at last and I washed it for the first time this year !!
(https://i.postimg.cc/nrc9FFD2/78054317-CB4-B-4-B7-D-A3-D6-EA25-B1-E4-CDA5.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/njghTtT9)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 28 February 2021, 14:52

Quote from: Aidey on 27 February 2021, 18:58

Today the sun came out at last and I washed it for the first time this year !!
(https://i.postimg.cc/nrc9FFD2/78054317-CB4-B-4-B7-D-A3-D6-EA25-B1-E4-CDA5.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/njghTtT9)

Snap

(https://i.postimg.cc/jdGVCWWj/171-DF70-B-03-F9-4621-8-E4-E-D1185-D862-AEA.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/LnBQb83d)

(https://i.postimg.cc/SQ1bF1kC/6-DC57-F5-B-E8-E5-47-ED-A2-A2-20-C2-D592-AD89.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/RqtDwR3Z)

(https://i.postimg.cc/jSNpfsN4/AE81-E666-41-DB-4897-903-B-E4-F17-DE055-E7.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/nXFSbf3X)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Aidey on 28 February 2021, 15:04

Nice one , Lovely weekend  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Kpow99 on 04 March 2021, 08:29

Nice job.

Did mine too at weekend, Autglym snow foam job, lots of fun that stuff. Did all three stages.

And a couple of days later still looking good.

Now it’s just foggy and wet here 🙈

(https://i.postimg.cc/Jz7TJgLT/FA809203-42-DF-4167-888-F-4312-D0-FC3-F21.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/8j3BgZsW)

(https://i.postimg.cc/rsCJRGYX/8536-DAF2-5-ECC-4-E28-A05-E-89-FED1-D28-E77.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/D40stGTB)

(https://i.postimg.cc/9QSGMNFw/4528-FCBA-5-FA7-4-B64-A9-FF-8934-E6-C1-CD12.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Mn7c35Bz)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: king monkey on 04 March 2021, 08:48

Ooooh looking good! I’ve been using the autoglym stuff for around a year. It’s great and always on offer too! I always do all 3 stages. You’ve done a great job there.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Kpow99 on 04 March 2021, 09:41

Quote from: king monkey on 04 March 2021, 08:48

Ooooh looking good! I’ve been using the autoglym stuff for around a year. It’s great and always on offer too! I always do all 3 stages. You’ve done a great job there.

Thanks, I made a school boy error with equipment though!  I bought the Karcher foam attachment when i got my pressure washer...It was absolute pants! Was only 20 quid so I'll use for patio work.  The Autoglym foam lance is amazing!  Proper quality metal and def worth the price tag.

As for the three stages, the seal says once a month and I'll probably do every 2 weeks and see how it goes.  The beading of water on the car comes right off once you get going, car almost dry after a little drive!


(https://i.postimg.cc/xjhbDpgX/7105-E4-B7-2-A82-4-F82-959-D-5805-B591-E90-C.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/z3wfTjsN)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: king monkey on 04 March 2021, 10:16

I only get time to do mine every three weeks/once a month nowadays so it’s probably spot on. In those 3 products the seal is the star. So much beading for so little effort. Just wouldn’t use it in warm weather as it can dry then you’re in trouble.  :shocked:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Kpow99 on 04 March 2021, 10:46

Quote from: king monkey on 04 March 2021, 10:16

I only get time to do mine every three weeks/once a month nowadays so it’s probably spot on. In those 3 products the seal is the star. So much beading for so little effort. Just wouldn’t use it in warm weather as it can dry then you’re in trouble.  :shocked:

Yeah lol, not sure what I'll do in summer.  That day was about 2c and neighbours think I'm nuts  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: king monkey on 04 March 2021, 11:27

Quote from: Kpow99 on 04 March 2021, 10:46

Quote from: king monkey on 04 March 2021, 10:16

I only get time to do mine every three weeks/once a month nowadays so it’s probably spot on. In those 3 products the seal is the star. So much beading for so little effort. Just wouldn’t use it in warm weather as it can dry then you’re in trouble.  :shocked:

Yeah lol, not sure what I'll do in summer.  That day was about 2c and neighbours think I'm nuts  :grin:

I love it when they think I’m crackers! I tend to use Sonax products in summer. Again, easy to use which is what I want. Keep up the good work sir!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Guzzle on 04 March 2021, 11:38

Without turning this into a detailing thread, could someone please concisely explain to a non-detailer what these 3 steps are?

I have a Karcher jetwash and lance and a tub of Autoglym pressure wash. I don't really use it as the car looks barely any cleaner when it's finished than it was before I started  :embarrassed:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: king monkey on 04 March 2021, 11:48

Foam, wash and seal. All applied through the foam Lance. I’ve just got 3 bottles and attach the one I need. It works incredibly well.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Al1040 on 04 March 2021, 11:56

That indeed is a well organised chap :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: king monkey on 04 March 2021, 12:05

Quote from: Al1040 on 04 March 2021, 11:56

That indeed is a well organised chap :wink:

It’s all an illusion.  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Kpow99 on 04 March 2021, 12:21

Quote from: Guzzle on 04 March 2021, 11:38

Without turning this into a detailing thread, could someone please concisely explain to a non-detailer what these 3 steps are?

I have a Karcher jetwash and lance and a tub of Autoglym pressure wash. I don't really use it as the car looks barely any cleaner when it's finished than it was before I started  :embarrassed:

Prewash, wash and seal, have a look here https://www.autoglym.com/polarpressurewasher

All cheaper on Amazon

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Guzzle on 04 March 2021, 15:33

Thanks all.

I'll take a look.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: baka on 04 March 2021, 18:04

Am I right in assuming that I could completely wash my car with a pressure washer this way?

Doesn't have to be perfect, I can't wash cars by hand and this would be very useful.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: king monkey on 04 March 2021, 18:09

Quote from: baka on 04 March 2021, 18:04

Am I right in assuming that I could completely wash my car with a pressure washer this way?

Doesn't have to be perfect, I can't wash cars by hand and this would be very useful.

You could but I use the good old bucket and wash pad on the wash stage. I do my wife’s up without touching it as she’s not that bothered. It looks ok but really needs that contact part imo.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Kpow99 on 04 March 2021, 19:57

Quote from: baka on 04 March 2021, 18:04

Am I right in assuming that I could completely wash my car with a pressure washer this way?

Doesn't have to be perfect, I can't wash cars by hand and this would be very useful.

Spray pre wash and leave for 10. Then rinse

Spray wash and wipe with wool mitt across and up and down. Rinse in bucket with gravel guard and do each section leaving bottom to last.

But yes essentially you could.

Rinse and then spray seal and then rinse and dry. Basically it. Yes using jet wash and bucket or two buckets

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: baka on 05 March 2021, 06:17

Cheers guys, that does sound quite promising. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Britman on 05 March 2021, 13:34

Post wrong thread trying find delete lol

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 05 March 2021, 14:29

I've got to be honest, I don't notice any difference after the "snow foam". I'm using ProKleen, with their lance. Something has changed recently in that the mixture doesn't thicken up like it used to, I've tried adjusting the nozzle but to no avail. I'm torn - I don't really want to buy another when the one I have doesn't seem to do anything

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mikeyd1 on 05 March 2021, 15:48

I done a quick oil change with a extractor, this was the first oil change I have ever done. What can I say it was a pleasure diy on my little gti.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ceefeesh on 05 March 2021, 21:33

Cleaned my car today, first time this year,(a long story) but the car is now clean. I used Autosol on the exhaust tips to remove the soot as my car is amongst the last of the pre OPF GTIs. Things are shiny now.

(https://i.postimg.cc/bvLZbCF5/8-FAC313-D-96-A9-4168-AC09-D79-AC0-E4-B9-FB.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/SRJfcx25/294689-EF-A91-F-4-FB2-9-B8-E-AE34-A1-FF7-A40.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 06 March 2021, 00:25

Gave mine its first wash in 2 month the other day, then the day after washed it again and decided to give it a mini detail. I try not to touch the paint throughout the worst of winter if I'm honest as washing in winter I've found often does more harm than good.

I use the optimum no rinse (ONR) wash method which I've used for roughly for 18 months now and I find it much better than the 2BM which I'd previously used for 11 years 😳

It was dark by the time I'd finished but the cameras on phones these days are pretty amazing and managed to capture this from only the light coming through the kitchen window and the light from the moon.
(https://i.postimg.cc/hjTmhQhC/PXL-20210226-192245035-NIGHT-2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/34rNcRXp)

I got a bit giddy and swapped the winter wheels for the summers which proved to be far too premature.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 06 March 2021, 08:17

What’s the ONR method? - I use the 2 bucket method and it’s a bit of a pain in the arse to be honest

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 06 March 2021, 09:46

Quote from: Adam T7 on 06 March 2021, 08:17

What’s the ONR method? - I use the 2 bucket method and it’s a bit of a pain in the arse to be honest

Type into YouTube 'optimum no rinse' theres loads of videos that'll tell you everything you need to know far better than what I'd be able to. 👍

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: r600_clubsport on 06 March 2021, 12:50

went and had the MOT done this morning

(https://i.ibb.co/cxfq41w/157666531-466535054701205-4526495655336047125-n.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 06 March 2021, 17:28

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 06 March 2021, 09:46

Quote from: Adam T7 on 06 March 2021, 08:17

What’s the ONR method? - I use the 2 bucket method and it’s a bit of a pain in the arse to be honest

Type into YouTube 'optimum no rinse' theres loads of videos that'll tell you everything you need to know far better than what I'd be able to. 👍

Cheers👍

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Yusee on 07 March 2021, 20:11

Cleaned my exhaust tips for the first time ever.
I used to wash the car, now I’m doing things euphemistically termed “ detailing “.
It’s what lockdown does to you.
I hope you’re satisfied, Boris!
(https://i.postimg.cc/pVqrw6Kp/4-A18553-B-1-FE7-499-A-B128-FFC513-C7-F721.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/hhQKxMyB)

(https://i.postimg.cc/PrJJTQMK/94-A16-EB7-0238-4782-A020-B3-EADD430013.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/CzyS4DXf)

(https://i.postimg.cc/KvWzz3qb/A09-CEBFB-8-F51-4-B44-A7-D0-CF6-AC2-CAEAF6.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/PPmhVJnV)

( Used that Autosol stuff- thanks for the tip ceefeesh)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: jv on 07 March 2021, 22:02

Ooh nice tips.

Hope the neighbours didn't see.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Yusee on 07 March 2021, 22:58

Haha, i was quite relieved the couple over the road had taken their dog out for a walk.
“ Look at the bloody idiot.. cleaning his exhaust... now he’s taking pictures look..”

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 09 March 2021, 17:22

Old boy next door knows I'm weird, I don't even try hide the fact. He just sticks his head over the fence and smiles at me whilst shaking his head 😂

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Aidey on 09 March 2021, 19:02

Not just me then, i also get a bit of a weird everyone is looking at me feeling when i spend a few hours cleaning my car :nerd:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 10 March 2021, 17:48

Got my car back from getting the roof wrapped gloss black and the front end and a few other bits PPF'd in Xpel Self-Healing Film.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Kpow99 on 10 March 2021, 18:27

Quote from: willni on 10 March 2021, 17:48

Got my car back from getting the roof wrapped gloss black and the front end and a few other bits PPF'd in Xpel Self-Healing Film.

Too dark for pics?!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 10 March 2021, 18:42

Quote from: Kpow99 on 10 March 2021, 18:27

Quote from: willni on 10 March 2021, 17:48

Got my car back from getting the roof wrapped gloss black and the front end and a few other bits PPF'd in Xpel Self-Healing Film.

Too dark for pics?!

Yeah, I'll get pics up tomorrow.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Aidey on 10 March 2021, 18:47

The Horrible Rain is back today , so get to see the weekend's cleaning efforts in the beading effect... :cool:
(https://i.postimg.cc/NMC7sN1f/IMG-6558.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/5YvFpS7Z)

(https://i.postimg.cc/QCPbb6tn/IMG-6560.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/hQLT41V9)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Kpow99 on 10 March 2021, 18:59

Quote from: willni on 10 March 2021, 18:42

Quote from: Kpow99 on 10 March 2021, 18:27

Quote from: willni on 10 March 2021, 17:48

Got my car back from getting the roof wrapped gloss black and the front end and a few other bits PPF'd in Xpel Self-Healing Film.

Too dark for pics?!

Yeah, I'll get pics up tomorrow.

Looking forward to see 😁

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 11 March 2021, 08:16

Quote from: Kpow99 on 10 March 2021, 18:59

Looking forward to see 😁

There you go! Breakdown of the wrap - Half roof to tie into the sunroof, then Xpel Self-healing Wrap on Boot Lip, Gloss Black B Pillars on the doors, Full front arches, Bonnet and front bumper. Since most of it is clear and the installer did a fantastic job doing it, you'll just have to take my word that the clear stuff is there  :grin:

(https://i.postimg.cc/QdYWd7H6/IMG-5244.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/YvgSXhNg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/gkNxghqY/IMG-5248.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/RNJCFND8)

(https://i.postimg.cc/htvf6GpV/IMG-5249.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/FYtrJhtK)

(https://i.postimg.cc/RC16nyWJ/IMG-5251.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/XXJ7R2cn)

(https://i.postimg.cc/L5VJKYc3/IMG-5252.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/y3k10dYD)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ceefeesh on 11 March 2021, 09:04

Looks good. Did you have any paint correction prior to fitting. Can you share who you used? I am interested in having some work done to mine, front end and B pillars. I am in County Down. Thanks.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 11 March 2021, 09:35

Quote from: Ceefeesh on 11 March 2021, 09:04

Looks good. Did you have any paint correction prior to fitting. Can you share who you used? I am interested in having some work done to mine, front end and B pillars. I am in County Down. Thanks.

Yeah I had paint correction done prior to install, means you have a deeper shine. I'm County Antrim so I used Darren and Complete Car Care Company in Lisburn I'd highly recommend him.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Kpow99 on 11 March 2021, 09:56

Quote from: Ceefeesh on 11 March 2021, 09:04

Looks good. Did you have any paint correction prior to fitting. Can you share who you used? I am interested in having some work done to mine, front end and B pillars. I am in County Down. Thanks.

Agree, looks really nice, wouldn't know about the clear stuff lol

Ceefeesh, you might see me later in the summer around Co. Down  :wink: I'll be on the coastal road most of the time anywhere from Newry to Newcastle and beyond, maybe a trip up the mountain to Spelga  :grin: Give me a flash if you see me, you won't miss my car lol

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ceefeesh on 11 March 2021, 11:28

A beautiful part of the country, around the Mourne mountains. The coast road between Kilkeel and Newcastle is stunning. If you need any recommendations on places to see, eat (if they're open) or good roads to drive let me know by DM.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: DCmk3 on 13 March 2021, 13:50

Finally received my puddle lights after ordering them at the end of January, post office quality in SA took their time processing international shipments  :undecided:

Such a simple and easy install when you manage to locate the door panel clips and the best part is no noises or rattles after doing the install which is always a win.

(https://i.ibb.co/Lt6YdHp/20210313-114606.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Carbon VW on 13 March 2021, 15:26

Nice job. Now fit some nice sill protectors  :cool: :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Paul70 on 13 March 2021, 16:32

Changed the winter wheels

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 13 March 2021, 16:37

Quote from: Ceefeesh on 11 March 2021, 11:28

A beautiful part of the country, around the Mourne mountains. The coast road between Kilkeel and Newcastle is stunning. If you need any recommendations on places to see, eat (if they're open) or good roads to drive let me know by DM.

All my in-laws are from Rostrevor and Warrenpoint - it’s a beautiful part of the world.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 13 March 2021, 17:28

Quote from: Paul70 on 13 March 2021, 16:32

Changed the winter wheels (cross climates) on VWR Cup alloys over to the belvederes running PS4S tyres. Really think the belvederes suit the ED40. Fitted 11mm spacers to keep the stance of the VWR wheels.

 (https://i.postimg.cc/DfCXZfJK/B62-ACB36-4-FCE-4-AF7-8-C45-450669-D65-E1-F.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/7b26tknB)

Fitted a 034 motorsport Rear ARB and end links, quite a bit heavier than the stock one. The car feels more pointy with improved turn in, just feels like the car is rotating more in the corners, really pleased.

(https://i.postimg.cc/QxPQSg3t/65-BCB9-A9-6-D4-C-4-F17-9318-A49-DB4040640.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/9rdwQ7z5)

how have you managed to get 18" PS4S?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: DCmk3 on 13 March 2021, 17:52

Quote from: Carbon VW on 13 March 2021, 15:26

Nice job. Now fit some nice sill protectors  :cool: :cool:

Thanks, I definitely need to invest in some when I can locate a set. Hopefully locally this time as I loathe waiting for international shipping.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Paul70 on 13 March 2021, 17:53

Blackcircles mcmaddy, they had them in a few weeks ago, then they went out of stock. Ordered last weekend.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 13 March 2021, 17:59

Quote from: Paul70 on 13 March 2021, 17:53

Blackcircles mcmaddy, they had them in a few weeks ago, then they went out of stock. Ordered last weekend.

I messaged them last month and asked when they would be selling them and they replied they had no date. I thought it a bit strange considering Blackcircles is owned by Michelin. I'd be interested to hear what you think of them because I didn't like the soft sidewall feel on the PS4. The PS4S has a stiffer sidewall so will be an improvement on the PS4.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Paul70 on 13 March 2021, 18:12

I had PS4 tyres on my 2014 GTI and liked them, the soft sidewall did not bother me, initial impressions of the PS4S are encouraging, they feel stiffer than the PS4 but haven’t been on the right roads. Will update when I’ve done a few more miles.

How do you find the cross climates compared to the PS4?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 13 March 2021, 18:16

Fixed my sticky fuel filler flap. Really didn't want the bother of taking it in for a 5 minute job so out came a sharp knife and job done. All while my tea was brewing :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Kpow99 on 13 March 2021, 19:00

Quote from: Adam T7 on 13 March 2021, 16:37

Quote from: Ceefeesh on 11 March 2021, 11:28

A beautiful part of the country, around the Mourne mountains. The coast road between Kilkeel and Newcastle is stunning. If you need any recommendations on places to see, eat (if they're open) or good roads to drive let me know by DM.

All my in-laws are from Rostrevor and Warrenpoint - it’s a beautiful part of the world.

I know both really well, I’ll be over August in Kilkeel but will hack through the Point to Newry 😉

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ceefeesh on 13 March 2021, 19:13

Quote from: Watts on 13 March 2021, 18:16

Fixed my sticky fuel filler flap. Really didn't want the bother of taking it in for a 5 minute job so out came a sharp knife and job done. All while my tea was brewing :smiley:

What did you ‘shave’? My fuel flap has stuck a couple of times; the last time on Thursday past. I thumped it with the heel of my hand a few times but it needs sorted properly before I break it. I noticed the catch swivels as it seats.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 13 March 2021, 20:50

There's a very small plastic ridge on the flap, on top of the section that connects with the actuator and it catches on a similar sized rib when the cover closes. I shaved the plastic on the cover. This has pictures which illustrate it - https://www.stuartdalby.co.uk/vwgolfmk7/sticking-fuel-filler-cover/index.php

I checked by closing the cover and watching the two ridges as they touched, I could feel them rubbing together which seems enough to resist the actuator pushing the flap open. You really only need to remove a tiny amount.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 13 March 2021, 22:26

Quote from: Paul70 on 13 March 2021, 18:12

I had PS4 tyres on my 2014 GTI and liked them, the soft sidewall did not bother me, initial impressions of the PS4S are encouraging, they feel stiffer than the PS4 but haven’t been on the right roads. Will update when I’ve done a few more miles.

How do you find the cross climates compared to the PS4?

the cross climates have been great in the cold temperatures but they'll be coming off and the S001s will be going back on. They were brilliant in the snow, never once lost traction 👍

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ceefeesh on 13 March 2021, 22:36

Quote from: Watts on 13 March 2021, 20:50

There's a very small plastic ridge on the flap, on top of the section that connects with the actuator and it catches on a similar sized rib when the cover closes. I shaved the plastic on the cover. This has pictures which illustrate it - https://www.stuartdalby.co.uk/vwgolfmk7/sticking-fuel-filler-cover/index.php

I checked by closing the cover and watching the two ridges as they touched, I could feel them rubbing together which seems enough to resist the actuator pushing the flap open. You really only need to remove a tiny amount.

Thanks I’ll use this and get a proper look before I decide what to do.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 13 March 2021, 23:25

Quote from: Watts on 13 March 2021, 18:16

Fixed my sticky fuel filler flap. Really didn't want the bother of taking it in for a 5 minute job so out came a sharp knife and job done. All while my tea was brewing :smiley:

Mine has just started doing this in the last month or so, don't know why but I just put it down to the weather 😂

Easy enough job?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ceefeesh on 14 March 2021, 00:07

Thanks Watts. Attenuator is much more descriptive than ‘catch’.  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 14 March 2021, 09:19

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 13 March 2021, 23:25

Quote from: Watts on 13 March 2021, 18:16

Fixed my sticky fuel filler flap. Really didn't want the bother of taking it in for a 5 minute job so out came a sharp knife and job done. All while my tea was brewing :smiley:

Mine has just started doing this in the last month or so, don't know why but I just put it down to the weather 😂

Easy enough job?

If it is that then 5 minutes including going to the shed and back to fetch the knife, put shopping bags back in the boot, do the job and be sat back down with a cuppa!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rtg1200 on 14 March 2021, 22:10

This weekend I got the resonator 'delete' pipe fitted at Zaustworx in Burnley, after reading mixed reviews of them i thought it was worth a gamble and i think its an improvement, i feel its how the car should be from factory.

Also the day after we got the car i disabled keyless entry with my work diagnostic kit. Im not sure if theres another way to disable it but told the car it no longer had passive entry handles, so keyless start still works but all doors except tailgate dont open without a press of the remote.

Had the golf a week tomorrow and spent every evening in it so far, very pleased

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jason b on 15 March 2021, 15:43

Managed to get out in the Wife's Polo ,very different from the mk7 , good fun and very likable indeed ,The laws have a UP Gti be keen to have a go in that out of interest.


(https://i.postimg.cc/QCC82QQ2/polo-gti.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/SY0b8ztd)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ceefeesh on 15 March 2021, 17:09

My brother has an Up! GTI. I have driven it back to back a few times with my GTI. Great fun and I can see its appeal.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 15 March 2021, 17:26

Quote from: Jason b on 15 March 2021, 15:43

Managed to get out in the Wife's Polo ,very different from the mk7 , good fun and very likable indeed ,The laws have a UP Gti be keen to have a go in that out of interest.


(https://i.postimg.cc/QCC82QQ2/polo-gti.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/SY0b8ztd)

Nice Polo GTI :cool:, but then I am biased as I have a Pure White Polo GTI+ :smiley:.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Aidey on 15 March 2021, 17:27

I had a White Polo gti+ for about 8 months it was great fun but a few things started to go wrong and traded it for current golf 7.5pp

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jason b on 15 March 2021, 17:33

Very nice to  :cool:.It was a year old and 6 k miles on the clock ,lovely condition as it should be .I think they are rather nice

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 16 March 2021, 10:59

Quote from: rtg1200 on 14 March 2021, 22:10

This weekend I got the resonator 'delete' pipe fitted at Zaustworx in Burnley, after reading mixed reviews of them i thought it was worth a gamble and i think its an improvement, i feel its how the car should be from factory

Let us know how it sounds after a bit longer! Motorway journeys etc

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rtg1200 on 16 March 2021, 12:23

Will do, next job is turning the soundaktor off tonight for full effect

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 16 March 2021, 15:57

Quote from: rtg1200 on 16 March 2021, 12:23

Will do, next job is turning the soundaktor off tonight for full effect

You've just reminded me, now I have an OBDEleven, I can turn mine off in software, and plug the cable back in. Don't really like having it unplugged under there

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: chas.s on 19 March 2021, 14:03

Gave my car a good wash having fitted the stick-on VW wheel centres to my new wheels. Very pleased with the finished look. Fully recommend Dash Dynamics, near Preston, Lancs for the wheel centres. :smiley:



(https://i.postimg.cc/ZRdwnHff/IMG-1871.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/DJ7rYr3s)

(https://i.postimg.cc/rmx9Mmm3/IMG-1872.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/KkcT5mtD)

(https://i.postimg.cc/Bnz5FDPR/IMG-1873.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/w1hs81Vk)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Kpow99 on 19 March 2021, 14:07

Quote from: chas.s on 19 March 2021, 14:03

Gave my car a good wash having fitted the stick-on VW wheel centres to my new wheels. Very pleased with the finished look. Fully recommend Dash Dynamics, near Preston, Lancs for the wheel centres. :smiley:



(https://i.postimg.cc/ZRdwnHff/IMG-1871.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/DJ7rYr3s)

(https://i.postimg.cc/rmx9Mmm3/IMG-1872.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/KkcT5mtD)

(https://i.postimg.cc/Bnz5FDPR/IMG-1873.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/w1hs81Vk)

Showroom looks there Chas! now don't cry when it rains tomorrow lol Can you come and do mine please?!  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Kpow99 on 19 March 2021, 14:09

ECU map, Revo Stage 1 with SPS.  Very happy with the results, still sedate when you want it to be but opening it up! so much pull  :grin: :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: RichardP on 19 March 2021, 18:41

Interesting.When you say sedate what exactly do you mean? Iam looking at a remap and my ideal is original map in d but when I pull back into s a significant difference.Interested in what you have ?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Kpow99 on 19 March 2021, 19:09

Quote from: RichardP on 19 March 2021, 18:41

Interesting.When you say sedate what exactly do you mean? Iam looking at a remap and my ideal is original map in d but when I pull back into s a significant difference.Interested in what you have ?

Well in Eco it takes a while of steady acceleration for it to kick in, comfort a bit more so which is what you want around town as you don’t want to leap forward but in sport mode it really kicks in. Pushed over to manual and keep revs balanced until you want to go and it leaps forward. I haven’t done any timed runs but I have a stretch of road that from the lights goes to 70 right away and it’s quick! I can feel the difference.

It’s now running about 355 but with Vpower and a turn of switch they say it will be 365/370 potentially, depending on ambient conditions of course.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rwleigh on 19 March 2021, 20:07

Quote from: Kpow99 on 19 March 2021, 19:09

It’s now running about 355 but with Vpower and a turn of switch they say it will be 365/370 potentially, depending on ambient conditions of course.

Get the Vpower in there and turn the switch up to 3, I run this all the time. :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 19 March 2021, 22:57

Quote from: RichardP on 19 March 2021, 18:41

Interesting.When you say sedate what exactly do you mean? Iam looking at a remap and my ideal is original map in d but when I pull back into s a significant difference.Interested in what you have ?

Mine is like this. So in eco mode it's the original map but then normal and sport is the remap. Have a look at Unicorn Motor Developments - they're based in Stockport and comes well recommended on the BMW and Audi forums.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: RichardP on 20 March 2021, 05:52

That sounds perfect!Unicorn are only 40 mins from me and I was thinking king about them good that you have confirmed.Are they good to deal with?Do they customise the map to your requirements?Any downside you have found?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 20 March 2021, 15:26

Quote from: Kpow99 on 19 March 2021, 14:09

ECU map, Revo Stage 1 with SPS.  Very happy with the results, still sedate when you want it to be but opening it up! so much pull  :grin: :grin:

Good work!  :cool: :afro:
You won’t look back.
Always seems criminal to me that people don’t tap into the reserves of the turbo and engine to release the full potential. Not just for racing about in crazy mode but more for the added mid range thrust in daily driving which is so satisfying to use and makes the car so flexible.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Toeman on 20 March 2021, 16:13

(https://i.postimg.cc/tJPZjwR5/1-FF07-F81-C581-412-F-B7-FE-78660-C7-C075-A.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/WqNbm9kF)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Toeman on 20 March 2021, 16:15

Got this one cleaned up today. Got the near side alloy refurbed  during the week  after her indoors clipped the kerb

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 20 March 2021, 16:20

Quote from: Exonian on 20 March 2021, 15:26

Quote from: Kpow99 on 19 March 2021, 14:09

ECU map, Revo Stage 1 with SPS.  Very happy with the results, still sedate when you want it to be but opening it up! so much pull  :grin: :grin:

Good work!  :cool: :afro:
You won’t look back.
Always seems criminal to me that people don’t tap into the reserves of the turbo and engine to release the full potential. Not just for racing about in crazy mode but more for the added mid range thrust in daily driving which is so satisfying to use and makes the car so flexible.

Warranty and insurance are 2 reasons

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 20 March 2021, 17:54

Quote from: Toeman on 20 March 2021, 16:13

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Thanks, you're the final straw for me getting a set of Brescias!  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Kpow99 on 20 March 2021, 17:55

Quote from: Exonian on 20 March 2021, 15:26

Quote from: Kpow99 on 19 March 2021, 14:09

ECU map, Revo Stage 1 with SPS.  Very happy with the results, still sedate when you want it to be but opening it up! so much pull  :grin: :grin:

Good work!  :cool: :afro:
You won’t look back.
Always seems criminal to me that people don’t tap into the reserves of the turbo and engine to release the full potential. Not just for racing about in crazy mode but more for the added mid range thrust in daily driving which is so satisfying to use and makes the car so flexible.

Found myself in a circumstance avoiding others and that extra boost I feel got me round without incident. Not found any difference in scrabbling for grip off the start but then I’ve put the power down in a controlled manner but there is a bit of torque steer, probably more the poor road surface forcing the wheels in different direction. Did a trip to B&Q (other DIY stores available) this morning, just had in eco and got 36mpg on the trip so that was good also. On the way back was 22  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Kpow99 on 20 March 2021, 18:04

Quote from: Adam T7 on 20 March 2021, 16:20

Quote from: Exonian on 20 March 2021, 15:26

Quote from: Kpow99 on 19 March 2021, 14:09

ECU map, Revo Stage 1 with SPS.  Very happy with the results, still sedate when you want it to be but opening it up! so much pull  :grin: :grin:

Good work!  :cool: :afro:
You won’t look back.
Always seems criminal to me that people don’t tap into the reserves of the turbo and engine to release the full potential. Not just for racing about in crazy mode but more for the added mid range thrust in daily driving which is so satisfying to use and makes the car so flexible.

Warranty and insurance are 2 reasons

Not the case. The AA who I was insured with I was paying £452pa, they wouldn’t be able to cover so cancelled and got Admiral through Meerkat and £407!! Their stages were up to 25% increase or 26% and above. Well it was only 24.5%!

As far as warranty is concerned, I have funds to cover so I took that in to consideration. If suspension fails for instance then nothing to do with ECU.

I thought about it for quite a while looking at the risk factors and costs and that’s why I went ahead.

You’ll see I could have got insurance cheaper but I added legal cover  :grin:



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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 20 March 2021, 21:55

Quote from: Adam T7 on 20 March 2021, 16:20

Warranty and insurance are 2 reasons

Yep, fair points but I never found insurance an issue and neither have I blown an engine up  :grin:
Joking aside though I do fully get the warranty issue. Mind you many many mk7’s are out of the three year period now and if I still had my Ed40 it sure wouldn’t still be on factory software by now  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Yusee on 20 March 2021, 22:10

Third reason would be value, or rather devalue.

Does a stage 1 impact economy?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Guzzle on 20 March 2021, 22:42

Insurance shouldn't be a major issue as long as you are upfront about it with your insurance company. It's only really if you try to hide it from them that you could invalidate your policy.

Personally I wouldn't do it to my car while it's still under warranty, and it would put me off buying used if the car had been mapped previously.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 20 March 2021, 22:48

Quote from: Yusee on 20 March 2021, 22:10

Third reason would be value, or rather devalue.

Does a stage 1 impact economy?

Who is going to know it was previously remapped unless it has bolt on mods too?  :whistle:

In my experience fuel economy (on a manual at least) is slightly improved due to the extra torque. To me it was always the extra mid range grunt that made remapping worthwhile, the extra top end was seldom used.

Thrash it and the economy will be worse, naturally. The injectors will be throwing in extra fuel when in max attack mode. In normal 50/50 driving you should see a slight improvement due to the extra boost over a wider band making it easy to be lazy with the engine.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Kpow99 on 20 March 2021, 22:50

Quote from: Yusee on 20 March 2021, 22:10

Third reason would be value, or rather devalue.

Does a stage 1 impact economy?

All the tuning companies I looked at say the remap improves fuel economy. As said above I had a good run out and getting good mpg, putting in eco mode and doing a motorway run I would say not as you are using lower revs and the main power boost is higher up. But if you drive around town in sport mode I think it’s going to be a little poorer depending on how you accelerate.

If I couldn’t afford the fuel I wouldn’t have got that car, I’d go electric, maybe the new E-tron RS GT, fancy that but didn’t want to spend that amount of money on a car lol. So I’m very happy with my Golf and the Revo tune.  I don’t have to commute on motorways so poor mpg was always going to be some thing I’d have to live with for the fun of the car. Up to now I’ve been getting 250-280 miles out of a full tank. At the moment I’m still sitting on those figures after filling up just before getting mapped and I’ve done about 100 miles so far with a mix of eco and manual sport mode.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Kpow99 on 20 March 2021, 22:56

Quote from: Guzzle on 20 March 2021, 22:42

Insurance shouldn't be a major issue as long as you are upfront about it with your insurance company. It's only really if you try to hide it from them that you could invalidate your policy.

Personally I wouldn't do it to my car while it's still under warranty, and it would put me off buying used if the car had been mapped previously.

Some companies won’t touch it but as you see from my quote I’m very surprised and very happy.

I figured I have a year of warranty left and a year until next service. I can get map taken off and put back on by Revo dealer, they say it’s not a problem. They specialise in Audi/VW/Bentley so I have every confidence. If I was worried I couldn’t afford an issue if not covered by warranty then I wouldn’t do it. I also don’t intend to sell for a long time yet, ad as Exonian says, not physical sign that it’s done and if de-tune if an issue. That engine was built for that power and it’s been tuned right back for emissions and to be lower than the R flagship, it’s a capable unit.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Guzzle on 20 March 2021, 23:09

Quote from: Kpow99 on 20 March 2021, 22:56

Quote from: Guzzle on 20 March 2021, 22:42

Insurance shouldn't be a major issue as long as you are upfront about it with your insurance company. It's only really if you try to hide it from them that you could invalidate your policy.

Personally I wouldn't do it to my car while it's still under warranty, and it would put me off buying used if the car had been mapped previously.

Some companies won’t touch it but as you see from my quote I’m very surprised and very happy.

I figured I have a year of warranty left and a year until next service. I can get map taken off and put back on by Revo dealer, they say it’s not a problem. They specialise in Audi/VW/Bentley so I have every confidence. If I was worried I couldn’t afford an issue if not covered by warranty then I wouldn’t do it. I also don’t intend to sell for a long time yet, ad as Exonian says, not physical sign that it’s done and if de-tune if an issue. That engine was built for that power and it’s been tuned right back for emissions and to be lower than the R flagship, it’s a capable unit.

Ah yes, you did say about your insurance company not accepting it. I was thinking more from a perspective of shopping around at renewal time.

I don't recall exactly where I read it, but I do seem to recall that remaps do leave a mark on the ecu for newer cars that can still raise a flag with the dealer, even after the map has been removed. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Kpow99 on 20 March 2021, 23:11

Quote from: Guzzle on 20 March 2021, 22:42

Insurance shouldn't be a major issue as long as you are upfront about it with your insurance company. It's only really if you try to hide it from them that you could invalidate your policy.

Personally I wouldn't do it to my car while it's still under warranty, and it would put me off buying used if the car had been mapped previously.

I’ve just had a look. See image below. Still very early days but those are the ave consumption since refuel figures from the car. Not sure what that short one is on the right as that’s only 1 mile, odd! But the rest are my full tank returns and the bar to the right of the short one is so far after map. Maybe remind me in a few weeks and I’ll post more data but for now looks on track to be about the same. Unless I modify my driving and take the fun out I’m happy with those numbers and about a tank a week. I had diesel for 20 years and now time to have some fun 😁


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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Kpow99 on 20 March 2021, 23:16

Quote from: Guzzle on 20 March 2021, 23:09

Quote from: Kpow99 on 20 March 2021, 22:56

Quote from: Guzzle on 20 March 2021, 22:42

Insurance shouldn't be a major issue as long as you are upfront about it with your insurance company. It's only really if you try to hide it from them that you could invalidate your policy.

Personally I wouldn't do it to my car while it's still under warranty, and it would put me off buying used if the car had been mapped previously.

Some companies won’t touch it but as you see from my quote I’m very surprised and very happy.

I figured I have a year of warranty left and a year until next service. I can get map taken off and put back on by Revo dealer, they say it’s not a problem. They specialise in Audi/VW/Bentley so I have every confidence. If I was worried I couldn’t afford an issue if not covered by warranty then I wouldn’t do it. I also don’t intend to sell for a long time yet, ad as Exonian says, not physical sign that it’s done and if de-tune if an issue. That engine was built for that power and it’s been tuned right back for emissions and to be lower than the R flagship, it’s a capable unit.

Ah yes, you did say about your insurance company not accepting it. I was thinking more from a perspective of shopping around at renewal time.

I don't recall exactly where I read it, but I do seem to recall that remaps do leave a mark on the ecu for newer cars that can still raise a flag with the dealer, even after the map has been removed.

I thought that about the mark being left and the service manager and tech did say, come back before any warranty work and we will take off and put back after at no cost and they can hide it. Now I don’t know for sure and can only take word for it, when I went they had a GT continental, RS3 and RS4 in the workshop, I have to have some trust they know what they are doing and they have been in business for a long time, not just a pop up. But as I said, personally warranty not an issue for me and having read all trouble getting sunroof work done on this forum seems VW will hold out on anything anyway lol

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Yusee on 20 March 2021, 23:20

Interesting posts, thanks Kpow99 and Exonian.

I don’t think any of the issues would put me off- and can’t say I haven’t thought about doing it- once the car is out of warranty.

Not sure I feel the need for more power- but i would like more at the top. Not sure it would do that?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Kpow99 on 20 March 2021, 23:30

Quote from: Yusee on 20 March 2021, 23:20

Interesting posts, thanks Kpow99 and Exonian.

I don’t think any of the issues would put me off- and can’t say I haven’t thought about doing it- once the car is out of warranty.

Not sure I feel the need for more power- but i would like more at the top. Not sure it would do that?

Welcome. Exonian has far more experience than I. This is first time doing and so far in two days of driving I’m enjoying the extra oomphf. Already used it to get out the way of something in accelerating past and found the power boost helpful. But just normal driving I’m getting to speed limit quicker but without it feeling like a G force face puller if you know what I mean lol I’ve come away from lights modestly without any fuss and looked behind to see cars way back as I hit the speed limit but I haven’t felt that “wooooo” feeling if going for a foot flat start. Those are even more spectacular lol.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: DCmk3 on 21 March 2021, 08:31

Quote from: Guzzle on 20 March 2021, 23:09

Quote from: Kpow99 on 20 March 2021, 22:56

Quote from: Guzzle on 20 March 2021, 22:42

Insurance shouldn't be a major issue as long as you are upfront about it with your insurance company. It's only really if you try to hide it from them that you could invalidate your policy.

Personally I wouldn't do it to my car while it's still under warranty, and it would put me off buying used if the car had been mapped previously.

Some companies won’t touch it but as you see from my quote I’m very surprised and very happy.

I figured I have a year of warranty left and a year until next service. I can get map taken off and put back on by Revo dealer, they say it’s not a problem. They specialise in Audi/VW/Bentley so I have every confidence. If I was worried I couldn’t afford an issue if not covered by warranty then I wouldn’t do it. I also don’t intend to sell for a long time yet, ad as Exonian says, not physical sign that it’s done and if de-tune if an issue. That engine was built for that power and it’s been tuned right back for emissions and to be lower than the R flagship, it’s a capable unit.

Ah yes, you did say about your insurance company not accepting it. I was thinking more from a perspective of shopping around at renewal time.

I don't recall exactly where I read it, but I do seem to recall that remaps do leave a mark on the ecu for newer cars that can still raise a flag with the dealer, even after the map has been removed.

There are flash counters on the ecu which will show how many times files have been written to the ecu. There are ways to bypass/reset the counter with the correct tools however.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: DCmk3 on 21 March 2021, 08:36

Quote from: Yusee on 20 March 2021, 23:20

Interesting posts, thanks Kpow99 and Exonian.

I don’t think any of the issues would put me off- and can’t say I haven’t thought about doing it- once the car is out of warranty.

Not sure I feel the need for more power- but i would like more at the top. Not sure it would do that?

A retune is definitely worth it once out of warranty to liven the car up. The factory is20 isn't bad at all and some more power through the entire range wakes it up a fair bit.

You won't find a tuner just adding power up top, it's not necessary to leave the linear powerband low down and only bring in power later on with such a small turbo. You won't hurt anything with a simple stage 1 tune on the car.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 21 March 2021, 08:38

Quote from: RichardP on 20 March 2021, 05:52

That sounds perfect!Unicorn are only 40 mins from me and I was thinking king about them good that you have confirmed.Are they good to deal with?Do they customise the map to your requirements?Any downside you have found?

No downsides at all and its just as economical too. Stage 1 in any car is a no-brainer in my opinion.

For stage 1 Unicorn recommend you upgrade the air filter and turbo inlet pipe. I would also recommend changing to RS3 coils and RS7 spark plugs too.

Just seen the debate about insurance and with everything declared; brakes, spoiler, remap etc it came in at £290 - that's the cheapest I've paid for any car insurance let alone on something modified.

As for warranty, they will still do the work. I had to get a key fob replaced and also get the bushes replaced  which they still did knowing the car had been remapped. It just voids the engine and transmission part of the warranty.

As for resale value, I've always remapped my cars and never had a problem selling them. I suppose if a car enthusiast is buying your car the chances are they'd remap it themselves and if it's already done then they'd be saving a hefty lump of cash.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: DCmk3 on 21 March 2021, 08:54

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 21 March 2021, 08:38

Quote from: RichardP on 20 March 2021, 05:52

That sounds perfect!Unicorn are only 40 mins from me and I was thinking king about them good that you have confirmed.Are they good to deal with?Do they customise the map to your requirements?Any downside you have found?

No downsides at and its just as economical too. Stage 1 in any car is a no-brainer in my opinion.

For stage 1 Unicorn recommend you upgrade the air filter and turbo inlet pipe. I would also recommend changing to RS3 coils and RS7 spark plugs too.

The turbo inlet elbow itself is worth upgrading as the factory fitted elbow is extremely restrictive.
See below factory inlet elbow compared to the VWR inlet elbow
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The RS3 coils are not necessary to be honest, you can make stage 3 levels of power on factory coilpacks. I am still running the factory mk7 gti coils at 400hp.
What is worth doing is NGK Racing-8 spark plugs - I can't recall the exact code for them however.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Yusee on 21 March 2021, 10:08

Quote from: DCmk3 on 21 March 2021, 08:36

Quote from: Yusee on 20 March 2021, 23:20

Interesting posts, thanks Kpow99 and Exonian.

I don’t think any of the issues would put me off- and can’t say I haven’t thought about doing it- once the car is out of warranty.

Not sure I feel the need for more power- but i would like more at the top. Not sure it would do that?

A retune is definitely worth it once out of warranty to liven the car up. The factory is20 isn't bad at all and some more power through the entire range wakes it up a fair bit.

You won't find a tuner just adding power up top, it's not necessary to leave the linear powerband low down and only bring in power later on with such a small turbo. You won't hurt anything with a simple stage 1 tune on the car.

Yes, fair enough. I guess I’m really just considering whether a tune would make the car more satisfying to rev out on the odd occasion I get to do so, rather than because I feel the need for more power. From what I can see on the revo graphs, peak power is higher* than the stock.

Insurance is not really an issue- other than less choice, so can’t use the usual price comparison sites.

I’ll have to remember this part of the thread when my warranty runs out in December. It’s definitely food for thought.

(* I mean at higher revs)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 21 March 2021, 11:40

Quote from: Yusee on 20 March 2021, 23:20

Not sure I feel the need for more power- but i would like more at the top. Not sure it would do that?

Lots of good info coming in from all angles here.
Start a fresh thread on the subject when you’re thinking about doing the deed and you’ll find there are plenty of people willing to help get you rolling down the slippery slope!  :grin:

The GTI turbo doesn’t flow like the R turbo at higher revs (although the latter can be retrofitted  :whistle: ) but is quicker spooling lower down and will make the car feel much more lively when mapped. Where the standard GTI power delivery is very linear as previously posted the remapped car has much more of a swell to the delivery and will hold power a bit longer than the standard car, and at much higher peak figures, but the turbo still has a rev ceiling thats lower than an R’s. It’s a ‘more everywhere’ approach.
A remapped R has a bit more of a gradual build but is more revvy if that makes sense?

As a comparison, imagine dropping the 405 16v engine into your Pug, Thats what a remapped R drives like where a remapped Golf GTI would be more akin to blueprinting your 8v 1.9 block, with a flowed head and slightly edgier cam.

With these modern turbo engines a good mapper can tailor a delivery pretty much how you prefer it but the turbo will limit how soon it boosts and how many revs it can hold before the boost tails off.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: DCmk3 on 21 March 2021, 11:49

Quote from: Yusee on 21 March 2021, 10:08

Quote from: DCmk3 on 21 March 2021, 08:36

Quote from: Yusee on 20 March 2021, 23:20

Interesting posts, thanks Kpow99 and Exonian.

I don’t think any of the issues would put me off- and can’t say I haven’t thought about doing it- once the car is out of warranty.

Not sure I feel the need for more power- but i would like more at the top. Not sure it would do that?

A retune is definitely worth it once out of warranty to liven the car up. The factory is20 isn't bad at all and some more power through the entire range wakes it up a fair bit.

You won't find a tuner just adding power up top, it's not necessary to leave the linear powerband low down and only bring in power later on with such a small turbo. You won't hurt anything with a simple stage 1 tune on the car.

Yes, fair enough. I guess I’m really just considering whether a tune would make the car more satisfying to rev out on the odd occasion I get to do so, rather than because I feel the need for more power. From what I can see on the revo graphs, peak power is higher than the stock.

Insurance is not really an issue- other than less choice, so can’t use the usual price comparison sites.

I’ll have to remember this part of the thread when my warranty runs out in December. It’s definitely food for thought.

I would say go for a remap, it will feel like stock when you're cruising and have that extra bit of power when you feel like giving it a bit. And of course it is a nice increase in power for overtaking when the time comes.  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Yusee on 21 March 2021, 12:33

Quote from: Exonian on 21 March 2021, 11:40

Quote from: Yusee on 20 March 2021, 23:20

Not sure I feel the need for more power- but i would like more at the top. Not sure it would do that?

rolling down the slippery slope!  :grin:

Ha, it certainly feels like a slippery slope- it's not something I need- but I think it's something I now want!
Thanks for the explanation. It's a good flexible engine for everyday use, but perhaps a remap would make it a bit more exciting for those golden moments when the road opens up.

@Kpow99, why did you go for Revo?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Kpow99 on 21 March 2021, 14:31

Quote from: Yusee on 21 March 2021, 12:33

Quote from: Exonian on 21 March 2021, 11:40

Quote from: Yusee on 20 March 2021, 23:20

Not sure I feel the need for more power- but i would like more at the top. Not sure it would do that?

rolling down the slippery slope!  :grin:

Ha, it certainly feels like a slippery slope- it's not something I need- but I think it's something I now want!
Thanks for the explanation. It's a good flexible engine for everyday use, but perhaps a remap would make it a bit more exciting for those golden moments when the road opens up.

@Kpow99, why did you go for Revo?

I didn’t need but wanted. Just taken life by the balls a little and thought it’s something always wanted to dabble with but never had the car to do it until now lol

Well I first went for Celtic Tuning E-motion box as I could change myself when I wanted but when I got the box it kept coming up with an error and CT said they need to send an engineer out, then I thought I have service coming soon so I’ll wait and just refund.  I looked around again and Revo popped up. They have been in the business for 20 years and do mainly VAG and had seen they had worked on a TCR race car and thought well they have some history.

I then looked for local dealer and one near Gatwick that have been in business for a good few years, had a look at website and they mainly do VAG Bentley. Had a chat with them and felt very comfortable despite they hadn’t seen a TCR but he said hundreds of R’s. Their current project car is a grey Arteon which they are doing black trim etc like TCR. They haven’t mapped yet as Revo haven’t cracked the ECU yet but going for styling and other mods at the moment. https://www.tcgarage.com/showcase/28/

We had a good chat and even though much more expensive I felt happy enough to pay for a good job. Which they did very well and had a good chat for the hour I was there.

You get what you pay for and I feel I got that, a very professional install and support going forward. All maps back to stock and back to stage 1 are free of charge. If I use v-power I can turn up the dial on the SPS, also position 1 is anti-theft. If I go away and leave the car I can turn on and it will kill the revs and can’t be driven at all.

Hope that answers your questions  :grin:



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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Yusee on 21 March 2021, 14:49

Thanks. Keep us updated on how you find it

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: baka on 21 March 2021, 15:49

If you're looking for a map that will play down the is20's 'everything in the middle, parties over by 5k' tendencies, give the APR low torque map a look.

It doesn't have the monstrous lower mid range torque of a full fat map. I'd say it's closer to the stock map but faster everywhere. Whereas full maps capitalize on the turbos ability to make mid range power.

http://www.goapr.co.uk/products/ecu_upgrade_20tsi_gen3_mqb.html (http://www.goapr.co.uk/products/ecu_upgrade_20tsi_gen3_mqb.html)

If you play around with the power/torque plots on the graph you can see the difference in delivery.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 21 March 2021, 17:43

Quote from: Yusee on 21 March 2021, 14:49

Thanks. Keep us updated on how you find it

Please - interested 👍

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Yusee on 22 March 2021, 09:00

After the weekend discussion about tuning, I did the usual commute to work and didn't use more than half throttle and around 3.5k revs on single carriage A roads! It was still a great commute. 2 effortless overtaking manoeuvres, 37mpg.
Had a great drive in the pug on Saturday on some tight B roads. What a gearbox! What throttle response! What steering! What a car!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 22 March 2021, 11:10

Quote from: Yusee on 22 March 2021, 09:00

Had a great drive in the pug on Saturday on some tight B roads. What a gearbox! What throttle response! What steering! What a car!

That’s thirty odd years of progress for you!  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Yusee on 22 March 2021, 11:31

Quote from: Exonian on 22 March 2021, 11:10

Quote from: Yusee on 22 March 2021, 09:00

Had a great drive in the pug on Saturday on some tight B roads. What a gearbox! What throttle response! What steering! What a car!

That’s thirty odd years of progress for you!  :whistle:

It does make you think sometimes- how Peugeot nailed it all those years ago!
On that particular road, i'd take the Pug over anything!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rajb on 24 March 2021, 22:22

So it has been quite sometime since I actually did anything to the GTI as I have been modding my 3er again lol.

But I have wanted to do the harmonic damper for a while and saw the thread for sale the other day and it came with the aero under trays (hadn't really heard about them before lol).

So this evening I finally got them all fitted up after purchasing them yesterday from imteyaz.

First time I've also properly looked at the full Akra too being under there lol.

Anyway, the aero trays consisted of the front exhaust tunnel, rear exhaust tunnel, rear axle cover and the suspension guards:

Front exhaust tunnel:
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/y15/Raj328/001(10).HEIC?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds) (https://app.photobucket.com/u/Raj328/a/35c19e5a-0a91-41ca-9c9d-e4d61f59eb6b/p/6fe09362-ee34-4981-b3f6-4a8c0feac1ab)

Rear exhaust tunnel:
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/y15/Raj328/001(9).HEIC?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds) (https://app.photobucket.com/u/Raj328/a/35c19e5a-0a91-41ca-9c9d-e4d61f59eb6b/p/6a638edb-eb15-4556-a1f3-c3aee9eb410a)

Suspension guard:
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/y15/Raj328/001(7).HEIC?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds) (https://app.photobucket.com/u/Raj328/a/35c19e5a-0a91-41ca-9c9d-e4d61f59eb6b/p/b36154e6-3f54-4835-a2b1-a4ed5d55692c)

All of them:
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/y15/Raj328/001(6).HEIC?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds) (https://app.photobucket.com/u/Raj328/a/35c19e5a-0a91-41ca-9c9d-e4d61f59eb6b/p/838050cc-22e4-47b0-bda6-f7b331472b66)

And a little sneaky harmonic damper in place too:
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/y15/Raj328/001(8).HEIC?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds) (https://app.photobucket.com/u/Raj328/a/35c19e5a-0a91-41ca-9c9d-e4d61f59eb6b/p/d1ac03cb-31c6-480f-b223-09fa9d9be8f2)

I'm genuinely really interested to see the difference in road noise, stability and possibly mpg (not that I ever really worry about it  :evil:).

Next up is the lower dogbone mount.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Kpow99 on 25 March 2021, 16:05

Quote from: Kpow99 on 21 March 2021, 14:31

Quote from: Yusee on 21 March 2021, 12:33

Quote from: Exonian on 21 March 2021, 11:40

Quote from: Yusee on 20 March 2021, 23:20

Not sure I feel the need for more power- but i would like more at the top. Not sure it would do that?

rolling down the slippery slope!  :grin:

Ha, it certainly feels like a slippery slope- it's not something I need- but I think it's something I now want!
Thanks for the explanation. It's a good flexible engine for everyday use, but perhaps a remap would make it a bit more exciting for those golden moments when the road opens up.

@Kpow99, why did you go for Revo?

I didn’t need but wanted. Just taken life by the balls a little and thought it’s something always wanted to dabble with but never had the car to do it until now lol

Well I first went for Celtic Tuning E-motion box as I could change myself when I wanted but when I got the box it kept coming up with an error and CT said they need to send an engineer out, then I thought I have service coming soon so I’ll wait and just refund.  I looked around again and Revo popped up. They have been in the business for 20 years and do mainly VAG and had seen they had worked on a TCR race car and thought well they have some history.

I then looked for local dealer and one near Gatwick that have been in business for a good few years, had a look at website and they mainly do VAG Bentley. Had a chat with them and felt very comfortable despite they hadn’t seen a TCR but he said hundreds of R’s. Their current project car is a grey Arteon which they are doing black trim etc like TCR. They haven’t mapped yet as Revo haven’t cracked the ECU yet but going for styling and other mods at the moment. https://www.tcgarage.com/showcase/28/

We had a good chat and even though much more expensive I felt happy enough to pay for a good job. Which they did very well and had a good chat for the hour I was there.

You get what you pay for and I feel I got that, a very professional install and support going forward. All maps back to stock and back to stage 1 are free of charge. If I use v-power I can turn up the dial on the SPS, also position 1 is anti-theft. If I go away and leave the car I can turn on and it will kill the revs and can’t be driven at all.

Hope that answers your questions  :grin:



(https://i.postimg.cc/3wD6pNYM/CE336-E06-2612-4-B8-E-95-B1-E5-C0611-FD21-B.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Revo map update.  So it’s been raining here and roads wet. In eco mode no worries pulling away and making progress at a good rate. So. Pulling away in sport with foot down...traction control light flashing until I lifted off at 60  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Kpow99 on 28 March 2021, 16:30

Gave it a good vac out…bough a new Dyson V11 Oversize and works a treat, I said to the wife she can use it sometimes for doing the house…🤕🤕🙈🤣

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Pixwix on 28 March 2021, 18:30

Had a good run out to charge the battery ..oh and to pick my son up from university... obviously I’m  not doing much motorway mileage at the moment and I was shocked to find rules had changed. Apparently on a 4 lane motorway you can use the 3rd lane as your own personal lane when there is no traffic in the 2nd lane, who knew? Not me :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: zainahmed48 on 28 March 2021, 21:45

Simple change but added a gloss/satin black badgeskin for the front emblem. Will most likely divide people but I’m going for a more aggressive look and I think it works! Will be adding a splitter and dechroming the grille.

(https://i.postimg.cc/BQqsFY8t/E9-D6-D515-D204-462-B-9-B01-167-D3-FD0-C3-F6.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/QVnRGqJr)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 28 March 2021, 22:08

(https://i.ibb.co/Bf2wPVd/PXL-20210328-162809263-2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/yNFVRnG)

Cleaned all 3. 🪣

Used the 2bm on the wife's then ONR on mine. The Grom was only dusty from storage so a quick spray of ONR onto a microfiber did the job.

The Corsa (workhorse) in the background gets cleaned when it rains or when the car wash is on offer at £1.50 🙃

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 28 March 2021, 23:10

Love the Mini!  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 28 March 2021, 23:39

Quote from: Exonian on 28 March 2021, 23:10

Love the Mini!  :cool:

It's not bad at all tbf. Not as comfortable as the Golf but it's good fun for what it is. The steering and clutch are heavy and the throttle response is much better than the Golf. I'd have one.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: kmpowell on 29 March 2021, 11:47

Waved it off this morning, with its new owner driving it back from Surrey up to its new home in Northern Ireland.

A truly remarkable 'all-rounder', that over 21500 miles did everything I threw at it, without grumble. It's not often I'm sad to see a car go, but I am feeling slightly nostalgic with this one...

(https://i.postimg.cc/yYb6PWZX/IMG-1192.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/2VnfjkTV)

A quick thanks to everybody on the forum who has helped and given me advice/help on my journey.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Yusee on 29 March 2021, 13:19

Quote from: kmpowell on 29 March 2021, 11:47

Waved it off this morning, with its new owner driving it back from Surrey up to its new home in Northern Ireland.

A truly remarkable 'all-rounder', that over 21500 miles did everything I threw at it, without grumble. It's not often I'm sad to see a car go, but I am feeling slightly nostalgic with this one...

(https://i.postimg.cc/yYb6PWZX/IMG-1192.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/2VnfjkTV)

A quick thanks to everybody on the forum who has helped and given me advice/help on my journey.  :smiley:

And thanks to you for all your helpful contributions.
I hope the next car is as good as this one.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: My other womans a vw. on 29 March 2021, 18:49

zainahmed48,
Car looks great-can you put some more photos on when you de chrome your grill,as this is something I’m interested in.
 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 29 March 2021, 19:09

Off this week so decided to finally ceramic coating the car, following it's Xpel+ application. Hopefully there's a bit of sun tomorrow to get some nice photos before I get some Michelin PS4S' put on.

(https://i.postimg.cc/50trJq6q/IMG-5340.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/2qPGFWdV)

(https://i.postimg.cc/WzFfFNmd/IMG-5342.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/SY4GHpv4)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 29 March 2021, 19:14

Looks perfect that willni. Nice driveway too!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: TippEx on 29 March 2021, 19:42

Well I spend yesterday repairing a little mishap on one of my wheels.  £70 a pop for a replacement BBS CH-R wheel protector but I'm quite impressed with how it deflected the damage from the rim, most damage is behind the protector and not visible...

(https://i.ibb.co/jwKzNpz/IMG-5216.jpg) (https://ibb.co/VCyx1Kx)
(https://i.ibb.co/jRH25vm/IMG-5217.jpg) (https://ibb.co/bJ7Z3gT)
(https://i.ibb.co/8DDJ6Xc/IMG-5218.jpg) (https://ibb.co/MDDbM96)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 29 March 2021, 19:44

Quote from: TippEx on 29 March 2021, 19:42

Well I spend yesterday repairing a little mishap on one of my wheels.  £70 a pop for a replacement BBS CH-R wheel protector but I'm quite impressed with how it deflected the damage from the rim, most damage is behind the protector and not visible...

I begrudged paying for a new rim protector but they really do work well, whilst looking good.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 29 March 2021, 19:54

Fitted some VW badged alloy valve dust caps - subtle litre change. Smeared a bit of copaslip on the threads so the won’t corrode to the valves.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: TippEx on 29 March 2021, 20:04

Quote from: willni on 29 March 2021, 19:44

Quote from: TippEx on 29 March 2021, 19:42

Well I spend yesterday repairing a little mishap on one of my wheels.  £70 a pop for a replacement BBS CH-R wheel protector but I'm quite impressed with how it deflected the damage from the rim, most damage is behind the protector and not visible...

I begrudged paying for a new rim protector but they really do work well, whilst looking good.

Much preferable to a refurb and losing the laser etching, that's for sure.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 29 March 2021, 20:57

Quote from: TippEx on 29 March 2021, 20:04

Much preferable to a refurb and losing the laser etching, that's for sure.

Can't ever get the laser etching redone correctly, everywhere always makes a mess of it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Toeman on 29 March 2021, 21:06

Your car looks well will in Northern Ireland a few of thes nice golfs. Floating about now we shud get a bit of a run some d’ay 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Kpow99 on 29 March 2021, 23:21

Quote from: Toeman on 29 March 2021, 21:06

Your car looks well will in Northern Ireland a few of thes nice golfs. Floating about now we shud get a bit of a run some d’ay

I’ll be there in August in Down 😁

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: coolhandluke123 on 30 March 2021, 15:03

Quote from: Yusee on 29 March 2021, 13:19

Quote from: kmpowell on 29 March 2021, 11:47

Waved it off this morning, with its new owner driving it back from Surrey up to its new home in Northern Ireland.

A truly remarkable 'all-rounder', that over 21500 miles did everything I threw at it, without grumble. It's not often I'm sad to see a car go, but I am feeling slightly nostalgic with this one...

(https://i.postimg.cc/yYb6PWZX/IMG-1192.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/2VnfjkTV)

A quick thanks to everybody on the forum who has helped and given me advice/help on my journey.  :smiley:

And thanks to you for all your helpful contributions.
I hope the next car is as good as this one.

Well the car is now safely back in N. IRELAND and it was a pleasure to finally get to meet it's owner after nearly 6 months of correspondence etc
A nice guy and easy to do business with.
Must give a special mention to Toeman an other N Ireland member as it was him that originally let me know about it.
Should I ever decide to sell it I will let you guys know and you can repatriate it back to the mainland.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Guzzle on 30 March 2021, 15:26

Welcome coolhandkuke.

You've got yourself a stunning example there. A credit to its former owner.👍

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 30 March 2021, 16:37

Welcome coolhandluke and congrats on what seems to be a lovely specced and well loved GTI.
And farewell KMP. Or at least until you see the light again  :grin:

That pic did make me smile, I didn’t realise how cosmopolitan and European Surrey was until I saw that everyone drives on the right there!  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Paul70 on 30 March 2021, 20:39

Saving unsprung weight.

Racingline brakes fitted to the Clubsport. The weight of the OEM calipers surprised me, they are around twice the weight.

(https://i.postimg.cc/zXT3kk9Z/B78-AE94-E-4-D01-43-E3-8533-5-CD9807007-A2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/4mNJfpfB)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Kpow99 on 30 March 2021, 22:54

Quote from: Exonian on 30 March 2021, 16:37

Welcome coolhandluke and congrats on what seems to be a lovely specced and well loved GTI.
And farewell KMP. Or at least until you see the light again  :grin:

That pic did make me smile, I didn’t realise how cosmopolitan and European Surrey was until I saw that everyone drives on the right there!  :laugh:

Well we are quite sophisticated and cosmopolitan as you rightly say 😁

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rajb on 31 March 2021, 14:14

Quote from: Paul70 on 30 March 2021, 20:39

Saving unsprung weight.

Racingline brakes fitted to the Clubsport. The weight of the OEM calipers surprised me, they are around twice the weight.

(https://i.postimg.cc/zXT3kk9Z/B78-AE94-E-4-D01-43-E3-8533-5-CD9807007-A2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/4mNJfpfB)

Liking those. Nice upgrade.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: zainahmed48 on 31 March 2021, 18:29

Gave it the full works :wink: :grin:

(https://i.postimg.cc/bNs3NP1Y/308-E11-D8-C8-B8-4-A02-BC1-D-8-AF089-C40-A9-A.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/JGCbP9TS)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: zainahmed48 on 31 March 2021, 18:30

Quote from: Paul70 on 30 March 2021, 20:39

Saving unsprung weight.

Racingline brakes fitted to the Clubsport. The weight of the OEM calipers surprised me, they are around twice the weight.

(https://i.postimg.cc/zXT3kk9Z/B78-AE94-E-4-D01-43-E3-8533-5-CD9807007-A2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/4mNJfpfB)

These look like a great upgrade - I like them  :smug:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Lordie on 01 April 2021, 16:43

Oooo, we need a review!. How much are the RacingLines VS standard ones? How much of an improvement are they?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Kpow99 on 03 April 2021, 18:27

Took the plunge and did clay work for first time, really easy and bodywork feels so much better.

Think next will do a full polish but not brave enough for machine yet lol


(https://i.postimg.cc/NM27FnkK/B874-DA09-20-D1-42-C5-B70-A-B77-AE2-E47-C14.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Vr1bHDTw)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 03 April 2021, 18:51

Quote from: Kpow99 on 03 April 2021, 18:27

Took the plunge and did clay work for first time, really easy and bodywork feels so much better.

Think next will do a full polish but not brave enough for machine yet lol


(https://i.postimg.cc/NM27FnkK/B874-DA09-20-D1-42-C5-B70-A-B77-AE2-E47-C14.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Vr1bHDTw)

Looks great I would love a pure grey TCR.

If you've got a Dual Action polisher have no fear, there's little risk with them.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Kpow99 on 03 April 2021, 19:31

Quote from: willni on 03 April 2021, 18:51

Quote from: Kpow99 on 03 April 2021, 18:27

Took the plunge and did clay work for first time, really easy and bodywork feels so much better.

Think next will do a full polish but not brave enough for machine yet lol


Looks great I would love a pure grey TCR.

If you've got a Dual Action polisher have no fear, there's little risk with them.  :smiley:

Thanks, it is a lovely car and even a neighbour with a new M4 came by and said so as I was working and a bit surprised at the 365 🤣

I’ll give the hand polish a go first and then try next stage. My wife Keeps seeing packages arrive and it’s “what now for the car?!” Lol can’t wait to see her face next week when the new auto hose arrives with all the other car detailing things lol

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: r600_clubsport on 09 April 2021, 21:23

(https://i.ibb.co/txKpHzM/167992513-483262833028427-3634682246812713602-n.jpg)

put back on the BBS's

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: My other womans a vw. on 09 April 2021, 22:28

That’s a very nice looking motor,is it lowered?
If so,what have you done?-springs,shocks etc.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: r600_clubsport on 10 April 2021, 13:19

Quote from: My other womans a vw. on 09 April 2021, 22:28

That’s a very nice looking motor,is it lowered?
If so,what have you done?-springs,shocks etc.

thank you for the comments. It's sitting on KW V3 Coilovers and with some rear 10mm H&R spacers. I'll be honest, i don't know the actual height measurement as i left that to the garage that installed it to sort out the stance. I am yet to have a measure up

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: My other womans a vw. on 10 April 2021, 13:42

Thought it looked low-I think it looks great,has it made a big difference to the ride-comfort wise?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: r600_clubsport on 10 April 2021, 13:46

Quote from: My other womans a vw. on 10 April 2021, 13:42

Thought it looked low-I think it looks great,has it made a big difference to the ride-comfort wise?

much improved, mine is DCC also but has the delete kit on. I am putting on few other little mounts/polybush stuff soon then gonna have it set up even more see if can improve. but at the moment, it's great

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Kpow99 on 11 April 2021, 19:26

Spent 2 1/2 hours on car this afternoon. Snow foam wash, rinse and dry. De-tar, clay bar. Then snow foam wash, rinse and dry again followed by polish and ceramic spray. Quite proud of the result.

Even more pleased with the result after we had sudden hail stones, snow then rain 30 mins ago! Looked outside at my car and it’s nine dry and spotless, wife car different story! I have to say I’m quite impressed with the Autoglym products and especially the ceramic spray! It looks like I have had a massive umbrella over my car and dried off as soon as it stopped getting wet!

One major, MAJOR FLAW!! Wife said “Oh thanks! Look at the state of my car! When are you going to do it like yours?!” 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

(https://i.postimg.cc/c4sdhjpg/0-E92-BD24-E847-4-FE8-9-AB4-5-F533631-C302.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/V5VyL7Lm)

(https://i.postimg.cc/3JnYc1hL/A9-F63837-9876-42-C3-8-A58-F394-ED8-D499-B.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/3d4sygdp)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 11 April 2021, 19:47

Quote from: Kpow99 on 11 April 2021, 19:26

Spent 2 1/2 hours on car this afternoon. Snow foam wash, rinse and dry. De-tar, clay bar. Then snow foam wash, rinse and dry again followed by polish and ceramic spray. Quite proud of the result.

Even more pleased with the result after we had sudden hail stones, snow then rain 30 mins ago! Looked outside at my car and it’s nine dry and spotless, wife car different story! I have to say I’m quite impressed with the Autoglym products and especially the ceramic spray! It looks like I have had a massive umbrella over my car and dried off as soon as it stopped getting wet!

One major, MAJOR FLAW!! Wife said “Oh thanks! Look at the state of my car! When are you going to do it like yours?!” 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

if you're good you might get a bit of apple crumble as a reward for cleaning her car  :wink: Should try a bit of Polish Angel Rapidwaxx next time you're in the market for a new quick detailer, you won't regret it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Kpow99 on 11 April 2021, 20:32

Quote from: willni on 11 April 2021, 19:47

Quote from: Kpow99 on 11 April 2021, 19:26

Spent 2 1/2 hours on car this afternoon. Snow foam wash, rinse and dry. De-tar, clay bar. Then snow foam wash, rinse and dry again followed by polish and ceramic spray. Quite proud of the result.

Even more pleased with the result after we had sudden hail stones, snow then rain 30 mins ago! Looked outside at my car and it’s nine dry and spotless, wife car different story! I have to say I’m quite impressed with the Autoglym products and especially the ceramic spray! It looks like I have had a massive umbrella over my car and dried off as soon as it stopped getting wet!

One major, MAJOR FLAW!! Wife said “Oh thanks! Look at the state of my car! When are you going to do it like yours?!” 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

if you're good you might get a bit of apple crumble as a reward for cleaning her car  :wink: Should try a bit of Polish Angel Rapidwaxx next time you're in the market for a new quick detailer, you won't regret it.

Funny that, she was going to make one but I couldn’t be arsed to wait so went out and got apple pie instead 🤣

Ok I’ll give it a look. Thanks

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MrJollygood on 11 April 2021, 21:10

Quote from: TippEx on 29 March 2021, 19:42

Well I spend yesterday repairing a little mishap on one of my wheels.  £70 a pop for a replacement BBS CH-R wheel protector but I'm quite impressed with how it deflected the damage from the rim, most damage is behind the protector and not visible...

(https://i.ibb.co/jwKzNpz/IMG-5216.jpg) (https://ibb.co/VCyx1Kx)
(https://i.ibb.co/jRH25vm/IMG-5217.jpg) (https://ibb.co/bJ7Z3gT)
(https://i.ibb.co/8DDJ6Xc/IMG-5218.jpg) (https://ibb.co/MDDbM96)

Hi- what colour CH-R's are these? Are they the satin titanium?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 12 April 2021, 10:00

Quote from: MrJollygood on 11 April 2021, 21:10

Hi- what colour CH-R's are these? Are they the satin titanium?

Those are Hyper silver, just with a bit of dirt on them. Always look good.

Satin Titanium is a light satin grey.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: TippEx on 12 April 2021, 20:32

Yep, dirty silver with some genuine red BBS centre caps.  I had seen anthracite ones on a limestone grey car and they really don't contrast enough with the colour.  Also, personal opinion with black wheels is that they look okay close up, but not so good from afar as you can't see the detail.

A friend has opened up a valet business close to me, really need to take advantage and get it cleaned up now that the weather is getting better!

Just realised that I'm posting on the what have you done to your car today thread without having done anything...  This one is from the weekend, but I managed to score a set of genuine VW roofbars on eBay for less than half the price of a new set.

(https://i.ibb.co/gTNFgVV/IMG-5301.jpg) (https://ibb.co/pzcrXyy)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rwleigh on 15 April 2021, 15:23

Been giving the summer wheels a good clean ready for swapping over from the winters...  :smiley:

So much easier to clean them properly off the car!

(https://i.postimg.cc/MH5DmPJK/brescia.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 18 April 2021, 09:51

Not too much happening with mine, just a wash and a coat of maintenance spray to act as a sacrificial layer for the ceramic coating.

Then I'm getting booked in to get the back three windows tinted to 90%, hopefully get my BBS sold and then flip a coin between Brescias and Pretorias to replace the Santiagos.

(https://i.postimg.cc/mZNHP2Sp/IMG-5513.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Th1wSxFn)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 18 April 2021, 09:52

Quote from: willni on 18 April 2021, 09:51

Not too much happening with mine, just a wash and a coat of maintenance spray to act as a sacrificial layer for the ceramic coating.

Then I'm getting booked in to get the back three windows tinted to 90%, hopefully get my BBS sold and then flip a coin between Brescias and Pretorias or maybe get some CH-R's to replace the Santiagos.

(https://i.postimg.cc/mZNHP2Sp/IMG-5513.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Th1wSxFn)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 18 April 2021, 10:27

Quote from: willni on 18 April 2021, 09:51

Not too much happening with mine, just a wash and a coat of maintenance spray to act as a sacrificial layer for the ceramic coating.

Then I'm getting booked in to get the back three windows tinted to 90%, hopefully get my BBS sold and then flip a coin between Brescias and Pretorias to replace the Santiagos.

Looking good @willni :cool:.

Given the choice between Brescias and Pretorias, it’d have to be Pretorias as I dislike anything that’s diamond cut (poor durability and almost inevitable they’ll succumb to white worm, easily damaged by tyre fitters, more expensive to refurbish than a painted / powder coated alloy).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 18 April 2021, 11:11

Quote from: SRGTD on 18 April 2021, 10:27

Looking good @willni :cool:.

Given the choice between Brescias and Pretorias, it’d have to be Pretorias as I dislike anything that’s diamond cut (poor durability and almost inevitable they’ll succumb to white worm, easily damaged by tyre fitters, more expensive to refurbish than a painted / powder coated alloy).

Thanks SRGTD, I think I followed your Polo build on Polos-UK some years ago btw.  :grin:

I'd be very much of the same opinion regarding diamond cut. I usually run winter wheels so the Brescias would only be on when there's no salt on the roads, as well as I think the Brescias just look very GTI.

The main factor that puts me off the Pretorias is that there's so many people that run them, understandably so they are a fantastic looking wheel, but a little bit of deviation is nice. If 19 inch winter tyres were a lot cheaper it would be an easy choice of getting both  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dfm on 18 April 2021, 11:22

Gave mine its first wash since I got it in Feb. Used the supermarket jet wash only after reading some horror stories about products used by the hand car was places e.g. brick acid for cleaning wheels.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 18 April 2021, 12:25

Quote from: willni on 18 April 2021, 11:11

Quote from: SRGTD on 18 April 2021, 10:27

Looking good @willni :cool:.

Given the choice between Brescias and Pretorias, it’d have to be Pretorias as I dislike anything that’s diamond cut (poor durability and almost inevitable they’ll succumb to white worm, easily damaged by tyre fitters, more expensive to refurbish than a painted / powder coated alloy).

Thanks SRGTD, I think I followed your Polo build on Polos-UK some years ago btw.  :grin:

I'd be very much of the same opinion regarding diamond cut. I usually run winter wheels so the Brescias would only be on when there's no salt on the roads, as well as I think the Brescias just look very GTI.

The main factor that puts me off the Pretorias is that there's so many people that run them, understandably so they are a fantastic looking wheel, but a little bit of deviation is nice. If 19 inch winter tyres were a lot cheaper it would be an easy choice of getting both  :grin:

I am a regular contributor on uk-polos.net forum but I didn’t have a build thread; my car modifications are limited to changing my wheels :grin:. I can remember your Flash Red 6R Polo and really liked the BBS alloys you had on that car.

Yes, Pretorias and Pretoria reps are very popular and a nice looking wheel. The OEM Prets do seem to be susceptible to pothole (and similar) damage though, and if that happens, they’re expensive to replace! If you’re running winter wheels, then that does lessen the risk of white worm (or at least delays it’s onset), which would make a set of Brescias a more viable option :smiley:.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 18 April 2021, 12:50

Quote from: SRGTD on 18 April 2021, 12:25

I am a regular contributor on uk-polos.net forum but I didn’t have a build thread; my car modifications are limited to changing my wheels :grin:. I can remember your Flash Red 6R Polo and really liked the BBS alloys you had on that car.

Yes, Pretorias and Pretoria reps are very popular and a nice looking wheel. The OEM Prets do seem to be susceptible to pothole (and similar) damage though, and if that happens, they’re expensive to replace! If you’re running winter wheels, then that does lessen the risk of white worm (or at least delays it’s onset), which would make a set of Brescias a more viable option :smiley:.

Definitely seems like a reoccuring theme, red Polo and BBS, now onto a red Golf with BBS sitting in the shed for it :grin:.

Sod's law if I get the Pretorias they'll only be curbed!  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 18 April 2021, 14:19

Quote from: willni on 18 April 2021, 09:52

Not too much happening with mine, just a wash and a coat of maintenance spray to act as a sacrificial layer for the ceramic coating.

Then I'm getting booked in to get the back three windows tinted to 90%, hopefully get my BBS sold and then flip a coin between Brescias and Pretorias or maybe get some CH-R's to replace the Santiagos.

Looking great :smiley: As an alternative, how about Reifnitz? A good looking wheel, a little unusual and not diamond cut. Should look great with TR.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 18 April 2021, 22:00

Quote from: Watts on 18 April 2021, 14:19

Quote from: willni on 18 April 2021, 09:52

Not too much happening with mine, just a wash and a coat of maintenance spray to act as a sacrificial layer for the ceramic coating.

Then I'm getting booked in to get the back three windows tinted to 90%, hopefully get my BBS sold and then flip a coin between Brescias and Pretorias or maybe get some CH-R's to replace the Santiagos.

Looking great :smiley: As an alternative, how about Reifnitz? A good looking wheel, a little unusual and not diamond cut. Should look great with TR.

if you can find some. Reps you can but genuine ones, no chance.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 19 April 2021, 08:07

Quote from: Watts on 18 April 2021, 14:19

Looking great :smiley: As an alternative, how about Reifnitz? A good looking wheel, a little unusual and not diamond cut. Should look great with TR.

Quote from: mcmaddy on 18 April 2021, 22:00

if you can find some. Reps you can but genuine ones, no chance.

I thought about the Reifnitz but decided against them as it could become a replica TCR, especially since I really wanted a TCR but my budget didn't stretch that far. If I had a Pure Grey TCR I'd definitely go a Satin Bronze in them though.  :smiley:

I'll most likely go with the Brescias so I can reuse my Michelin PS4S's, as well as it will help break up the Black and Red theme on the car.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: oryx3dr on 20 April 2021, 10:45

Upgraded my screen to the 8" glass screen from the new 7.5s. Looks much better and also an absolute bargain for £80 (although £147 for the trim surround is a joke).

(https://i.postimg.cc/MZQZcfH1/image0.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/pyPM4TDd)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 20 April 2021, 11:48

Quote from: oryx3dr on 20 April 2021, 10:45

Upgraded my screen to the 8" glass screen from the new 7.5s. Looks much better and also an absolute bargain for £80 (although £147 for the trim surround is a joke).

(https://i.postimg.cc/MZQZcfH1/image0.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/pyPM4TDd)

isn't the trim supposed to match the the climate trim and the cover below??

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 20 April 2021, 22:57

Quote from: oryx3dr on 20 April 2021, 10:45

Upgraded my screen to the 8" glass screen from the new 7.5s. Looks much better and also an absolute bargain for £80 (although £147 for the trim surround is a joke).

(https://i.postimg.cc/MZQZcfH1/image0.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/pyPM4TDd)

I can't see anything other than an upsidedown volume button 😵‍💫

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 20 April 2021, 23:22

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 20 April 2021, 22:57

I can't see anything other than an upsidedown volume button 😵‍💫

I’m glad it’s not just me then :grin:. The volume knob in my car is always the correct way up - volume can only be adjusted by the driver using the steering wheel volume buttons. :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: oryx3dr on 21 April 2021, 10:28

Quote from: mcmaddy on 20 April 2021, 11:48

isn't the trim supposed to match the the climate trim and the cover below??

I Will eventually switch them all out but will have to stay like that for a while

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Norwich7point5 on 21 April 2021, 12:59

Quote from: SRGTD on 20 April 2021, 23:22

Quote from: Ryan90GTI on 20 April 2021, 22:57

I can't see anything other than an upsidedown volume button 😵‍💫

I’m glad it’s not just me then :grin:. The volume knob in my car is always the correct way up - volume can only be adjusted by the driver using the steering wheel volume buttons. :smiley:

Exactly the same here. The missus reckons I have severe issues... :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Paul70 on 21 April 2021, 14:22

Quote from: oryx3dr on 21 April 2021, 10:28

Quote from: mcmaddy on 20 April 2021, 11:48

isn't the trim supposed to match the the climate trim and the cover below??

I Will eventually switch them all out but will have to stay like that for a while

Great upgrade, I did the same mod last year.

The colour of the trim section you have bought is from a lower model Golf 7.5, so I would not recommend changing all trim parts to match the colour of the new trim section. I would recommend you change to the Gloss Black trim the GTI had in MK7.5 guise. Perhaps you can take that part back to VW and explain.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 21 April 2021, 15:24

Checked my spark plugs, trying to determine the source of the "hopping" issue I have had a thread going on about.

How do they look? https://photos.app.goo.gl/iUb5Qk37xLms4PyWA (https://photos.app.goo.gl/iUb5Qk37xLms4PyWA)

I've been swapping coils etc to try and locate the cause, but typically, every time I am trying to test, it doesn't happen!

The other day, the car juddered a LOT and I had to pull over, EPC light was on and the car was in limp mode. OBDEleven diagnosed it as a misfire on cylinder 1. Later, I tried it out again, and saw multiple (>10) misfires on Cyl 1, a few (<5) on 2 and 4, and none on 3. I swapped 1 and 3, but I haven't had any drives where it's generated an appreciable number on any coil in particular. Maybe 2 in 10 miles.

Are a few misfires ok? Or should I be working harder to track the problem? I'm just going to be waiting for it to start happening again which, now the weather is warmer, doesn't seem to be as often  :huh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Lordie on 21 April 2021, 17:24

I can't believe how many people are freaked out by the volume dial not being perfectly upright :grin: Some people have some serious OCD on here

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 21 April 2021, 17:29

Quote from: Lordie on 21 April 2021, 17:24

I can't believe how many people are freaked out by the volume dial not being perfectly upright :grin: Some people have some serious OCD on here

Im just pleased to learn im not the only one who has to have the volume knob pointing upright.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 21 April 2021, 21:48

I've got the volume button blanked off to match the opposite side

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: oryx3dr on 22 April 2021, 11:22

Quote from: mcmaddy on 20 April 2021, 11:48

The colour of the trim section you have bought is from a lower model Golf 7.5, so I would not recommend changing all trim parts to match the colour of the new trim section. I would recommend you change to the Gloss Black trim the GTI had in MK7.5 guise. Perhaps you can take that part back to VW and explain.

Well I did ask them for gloss black but sadly they said they no longer offer it in gloss black? I might eventually try to find someone breaking one near me and go for all the gloss black pieces

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jen_mk7.5_GTI on 22 April 2021, 11:51

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VOLKSWAGEN-GOLF-GTI-Mk7-5G-Carbon-Black-Interior-Trim-Kit-5G2819743D-/264558437966

Quote from: oryx3dr on 22 April 2021, 11:22

Quote from: mcmaddy on 20 April 2021, 11:48

The colour of the trim section you have bought is from a lower model Golf 7.5, so I would not recommend changing all trim parts to match the colour of the new trim section. I would recommend you change to the Gloss Black trim the GTI had in MK7.5 guise. Perhaps you can take that part back to VW and explain.

Well I did ask them for gloss black but sadly they said they no longer offer it in gloss black? I might eventually try to find someone breaking one near me and go for all the gloss black pieces

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 22 April 2021, 12:47

Quote from: oryx3dr on 20 April 2021, 10:45

Upgraded my screen to the 8" glass screen from the new 7.5s. Looks much better and also an absolute bargain for £80 (although £147 for the trim surround is a joke).

(https://i.postimg.cc/MZQZcfH1/image0.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/pyPM4TDd)

Have a word with Alex at VW Retrofit in Redditch, he does a lot of upgrades for people to Pro-nav's so should have a spare mib2.5 surround laying about.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 26 April 2021, 17:38

Just taken my TCR over it's first 10,000 miles. A great car with a few foibles plus the annoying DSG but all in all, I'm very pleased with it and looking forward to crossing the 20k threshold  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Lordie on 26 April 2021, 18:25

Quote from: willni on 22 April 2021, 12:47

Have a word with Alex at VW Retrofit in Redditch, he does a lot of upgrades for people to Pro-nav's so should have a spare mib2.5 surround laying about.

Omg someone that does VW key cutting & coding. They seem so few and far between by me. VW dealership quote is around £250 and I've only found 1 other place close that do them for £190.
Shame he's not closer to me  :sad:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 26 April 2021, 19:13

Quote from: Lordie on 26 April 2021, 18:25

Quote from: willni on 22 April 2021, 12:47

Have a word with Alex at VW Retrofit in Redditch, he does a lot of upgrades for people to Pro-nav's so should have a spare mib2.5 surround laying about.

Omg someone that does VW key cutting & coding. They seem so few and far between by me. VW dealership quote is around £250 and I've only found 1 other place close that do them for £190.
Shame he's not closer to me  :sad:

£250 isn't the worst, a friend got quoted £300 for his astra key after they bent the key!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Lordie on 26 April 2021, 19:35

Quote from: willni on 26 April 2021, 19:13

£250 isn't the worst, a friend got quoted £300 for his astra key after they bent the key!

Yeah I've heard of quotes in the £300-£400 region too. Gone are the days when you could pick up a spare key for less than £100

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: TippEx on 27 April 2021, 21:31

A friend of mine has started his own valet business...  Decided to let him loose on my golf today...

(https://i.ibb.co/TrsBJ8V/IMG-5341.jpg) (https://ibb.co/hCSRrWP)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Lordie on 28 April 2021, 16:55

Noticed some white marks on my seats the other week like mould. Weird as I've never seen it appear in the car like that before. So bought some of this to try. Seems to have worked but takes a hell of a lot of elbow grease to so all the seats and upholstery. Spray on and agitate with a slightly wet sponge or cloth.  Has a decent smell to it also. Not sure if a little soap and water would've done the same job though.
Can you notice a difference?



(https://i.postimg.cc/MHhcd5gL/1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/64f5QrWV)
Before:
(https://i.postimg.cc/XNhyjNXg/2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/9zdf1hd4)
After:
(https://i.postimg.cc/Hsy8VGy1/3.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/BXJnVVpm)
Before:
(https://i.postimg.cc/cL7KBQhD/4.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/K1zvZ3dL)
After:
(https://i.postimg.cc/6px2ZHr2/5.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/6yzpJf1t)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 28 April 2021, 17:29

Quote from: Lordie on 28 April 2021, 16:55

Noticed some white marks on my seats the other week like mould. Weird as I've never seen it appear in the car like that before. So bought some of this to try. Seems to have worked but takes a hell of a lot of elbow grease to so all the seats and upholstery. Spray on and agitate with a slightly wet sponge or cloth.  Has a decent smell to it also. Not sure if a little soap and water would've done the same job though.
Can you notice a difference?

Check the car for the usual areas of water ingress, and turn air recirc on when you leave the car for the night, you don't want mould spores in the car.  :smiley:

If the dirt marks come back when dry, you just need to repeat but also need to take a spray bottle of just water and spray the entire seat panel eg entire armrest, entire seat base evenly so it dries evenly so you get no marks.

You can get a white drill brush for the job to make it easier in the future they're fairly cheap ( https://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/light-duty-upholstery-carpet-drill-brush )   

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Lordie on 29 April 2021, 18:41

I know behind the speakers is apparently one place, do you know the others?. Oh I like that air recirculation tip, certainly didn't think of that one!. Will give it a try as I only really drive it on the weekends so should be good. THIS (https://i.postimg.cc/FNs0MXTK/IMG-3810.jpg) is what appeared. Never seen it before and seemingly appeared overnight a couple of months back. I scrubbed it off and it hasn't come back since

Haven't noticed any spots come back yet so I think I certainly put my back into it haha. Arm was aching after!. Wish I would've used a spray bottle, would've made it a lot easier

Thanks

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 29 April 2021, 19:09

Quote from: Lordie on 29 April 2021, 18:41

I know behind the speakers is apparently one place, do you know the others?. Oh I like that air recirculation tip, certainly didn't think of that one!. Will give it a try as I only really drive it on the weekends so should be good. THIS (https://i.postimg.cc/FNs0MXTK/IMG-3810.jpg) is what appeared. Never seen it before and seemingly appeared overnight a couple of months back. I scrubbed it off and it hasn't come back since

Haven't noticed any spots come back yet so I think I certainly put my back into it haha. Arm was aching after!. Wish I would've used a spray bottle, would've made it a lot easier

Thanks

Under the mats in the fronts seats or front and rear if you have a 5 door, you'll see the door latch has a rusty brown residue on it as well as the carpet being wet.

In the spare wheel well, this comes from the badge drain line more common on pre-facelift models as they revised the boot drain design.

And always change the cabin filter, especially if you or your kids have hay-fever then turn on aircare while you drive about really makes a difference  :smiley:

To me that doesn't look like mould, looks more like chalk did you set something in the seat? Car mould is green with a white edge.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Lordie on 29 April 2021, 19:21

Thanks I'll have a check soon. It's not too bad but I think a bit is getting in somewhere. I do get ice on the inside of the windscreen in the winter, it also steams up often

Might just change the cabin filter for piece of mind as I've had the car a year and not sure when/if it's been changed

I know right, it's so weird. It was on the front passenger seat and on the back seats (I never have anyone or anything on the back seats). If you search 'White mould car seats' on Google it looks similar. It's never come back and I've never had it in any of my other cars

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 30 April 2021, 07:40

Is it not water drops from opening the doors that then drips onto the seats?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 30 April 2021, 08:48

Quote from: mcmaddy on 30 April 2021, 07:40

Is it not water drops from opening the doors that then drips onto the seats?

The link that @Lordie posted in reply #11296 of this thread to the picture below looks like the inboard side of the rear nearside seat, so that area of the seat shouldn’t get wet from water droplets when opening the doors.

(https://i.postimg.cc/rF3d43X6/IMG-3810.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ZCPKtf5j)

@Lordie; if you don’t carry rear seat passengers or any loads on the back seat, have you checked your headlining for water staining above the rear seat that had these white marks on? I’m wondering if the rubber gasket between the roof panel and aerial might have failed, allowing water in, saturating the roof lining and then dripping onto (and soaking) the rear seat backrest, although if it happened only once that’s probably not the cause.

With the staining on the front centre armrest; is it possible that a front seat passenger or driver could’ve had something damp on their sleeve that transferred to the armrest?

Condensation on the inside of the windscreen during the colder months may be a consequence of when the ambient air temperature drops below the dew point, causing moisture to form. However, if you’re getting ice on the inside of the screen and the car regularly steams up inside, ignoring the staining on the seats, these signs might be an indication of a separate water ingress problem. Check all the usual potential sources of water ingress and telltale signs;

• blocked pollen filter
• if you have a sunroof, blocked sunroof drain pipes
• failed door speaker seals
• failed or damaged rubber door and tailgate seals
• failed or damaged roof aerial gasket
• broken paintwork between tailgate hinges and hinge mounting points onto the bodywork
• failed seals between rear light clusters and bodywork
• perished grommet on the tailgate hatch handle drain tube (allowing water to drain into the tailgate cavity, which then empties into the boot)
• water in the spare wheel well
• damp carpets
• leaving wet or damp clothing in the car

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 01 May 2021, 11:16

Ah didn't see that picture for some reason. 👍

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MKgti on 01 May 2021, 13:08

@Lordie
Have you had any bodywork, spraying done on the car?
I ask because a friend of mine had her Tiguan repaired after some vandals scratched her car.
The rear bumper had been removed to respray.
About month after having it back mold appeared all over back seats and moisture was clearly in the car as inside the windscreen kept fogging up, she never had it before the work was done.
She had all aircon and heater matrix checked for leaks.
Eventually bodyshop took it back to investigate and found a grommet missing from when they took rear bumper off.
They fixed it and had it professionally valeted for her.
Top marks to bodyshop admitted fault, apologised and sorted.
She's had no problems since.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 03 May 2021, 21:29

Sold my BBS CI-R's from by old GTD, and accidentally slipped and ordered 3G0-601-025BH-2ZT to replace them :whistle:  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: DCmk3 on 03 May 2021, 21:51

Got my hands on a set of Philips Diamond Vision (5000k) bulbs for the corner lights, safe to say they're more white than the xenons..
The previous Philips WhiteVision (3700k) bulbs were far more yellow

(https://i.ibb.co/tpz3j7r/20210502-191456.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/Ks99M7D/20210502-210456.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Lordie on 04 May 2021, 15:48

Quote from: SRGTD on 30 April 2021, 08:48

@Lordie; if you don’t carry rear seat passengers or any loads on the back seat, have you checked your headlining for water staining above the rear seat that had these white marks on? I’m wondering if the rubber gasket between the roof panel and aerial might have failed, allowing water in, saturating the roof lining and then dripping onto (and soaking) the rear seat backrest, although if it happened only once that’s probably not the cause.

With the staining on the front centre armrest; is it possible that a front seat passenger or driver could’ve had something damp on their sleeve that transferred to the armrest?

Condensation on the inside of the windscreen during the colder months may be a consequence of when the ambient air temperature drops below the dew point, causing moisture to form. However, if you’re getting ice on the inside of the screen and the car regularly steams up inside, ignoring the staining on the seats, these signs might be an indication of a separate water ingress problem. Check all the usual potential sources of water ingress and telltale signs;

• blocked pollen filter
• if you have a sunroof, blocked sunroof drain pipes
• failed door speaker seals
• failed or damaged rubber door and tailgate seals
• failed or damaged roof aerial gasket
• broken paintwork between tailgate hinges and hinge mounting points onto the bodywork
• failed seals between rear light clusters and bodywork
• perished grommet on the tailgate hatch handle drain tube (allowing water to drain into the tailgate cavity, which then empties into the boot)
• water in the spare wheel well
• damp carpets
• leaving wet or damp clothing in the car

Ignore the marks on the arm rest, they're just general marks that have built up over time. But the rest of the white marks were very strange and small patches appeared throughout the car dotted around on every seat seemingly overnight.

One thing you have to bare in mind is that a tree fell onto the roof of my car which could be part of the cause. Although the very thin layer of ice on the inside of the windscreen sometimes was happening before that happened anyway. And I haven't noticed anything worse than before it happened

I've also always had an issue where if I drive the car with the heaters on, park up, then come back an hour later and start the engine the windscreen goes from clear to rapidly misting up in 10 seconds. So I have to very quickly hit the Max fan button before the whole windscreen mists up and I can't see where I'm driving. Once I hit Max it clears in a few seconds. I assume that may be down to some air filter inside the car?

Thank you very much for the list!. I haven't noticed a single thing obvious so once we get some good rain I'll go out and check though everything you listed  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 04 May 2021, 17:44

Lordie - you do run the car with the aircon on all the time?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Lordie on 04 May 2021, 19:11

Quote from: Watts on 04 May 2021, 17:44

Lordie - you do run the car with the aircon on all the time?

During the colder months I left the heater On set between 18-20 degrees. But no, I don't leave air con on.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 04 May 2021, 20:02

Quote from: Lordie on 04 May 2021, 19:11

Quote from: Watts on 04 May 2021, 17:44

Lordie - you do run the car with the aircon on all the time?

During the colder months I left the heater On set between 18-20 degrees. But no, I don't leave air con on.

You need the aircon on all the time as it is a dehumidifier and that's why your screen steams up.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Lordie on 04 May 2021, 20:18

It steams up rapidly when the heaters are first turned on like there's moisture in the system or something. So that's why I wondered if it's worth changing the filter. Regardless of if the air con is on or not, surely it shouldn't rapidly steam up in 10 seconds when you start driving?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 04 May 2021, 20:35

There will be damp air, the aircon prevents that if you have it on all the time.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 04 May 2021, 21:08

Watts is right in what he says, the other consideration is the humidity sensor is working correctly when the a/c is switched on.

If your's is broken or not fitted? then this can result in constant misting of windows with too much moisture in the car as the a/c does not come on, or not for enough time?

Humidity sensor is in the mirror housing, you can see a few air vents around there.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 04 May 2021, 21:12

My daughters Polo BlueGT used to steam up the windscreen when first turned on, turns out the air con evaporator behind the dashboard was leaking.

Since replacing that its never suffered misting up again.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 04 May 2021, 22:12

Quote from: madstaff on 04 May 2021, 21:12

My daughters Polo BlueGT used to steam up the windscreen when first turned on, turns out the air con evaporator behind the dashboard was leaking.

Since replacing that its never suffered misting up again.

What do you and her think of the BlueGT? I was very tempted by one before I got the GTD, but never went for a test drive.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 04 May 2021, 22:24

I like it, 150bhp go kart, very taut ride and handles well with the XDS diff too.

Its got that drop 2 cylinder tech and tbh you can't tell when its engaging/disengaging between 2 and 4 cylinders.

I'm sure she likes it too after progressing  from a 1.2 3 cylinder Polo, but typical 22 year old - more bothered if her phone connects to the head unit, LOL.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 06 May 2021, 11:59

Today I did something terrible to my TCR, something unforgiveable and demeaning to it's status as a performance car. I filled it with three 6'×5'6" broken down fence panels and took it to the tip.... :whistle:

But in fairness, that's why I own a Golf :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gulfstream11 on 06 May 2021, 12:13

Quote from: Watts on 06 May 2021, 11:59

Today I did something terrible to my TCR, something unforgiveable and demeaning to it's status as a performance car. I filled it with three 6'×5'6" broken down fence panels and took it to the tip.... :whistle:

But in fairness, that's why I own a Golf :smiley:

They were probably the cleanest broken fencing ever shipped to the tip.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 06 May 2021, 12:23

Quote from: Gulfstream11 on 06 May 2021, 12:13

Quote from: Watts on 06 May 2021, 11:59

Today I did something terrible to my TCR, something unforgiveable and demeaning to it's status as a performance car. I filled it with three 6'×5'6" broken down fence panels and took it to the tip.... :whistle:

But in fairness, that's why I own a Golf :smiley:

They were probably the cleanest broken fencing ever shipped to the tip.

They were quite tidy actually and broken down into evenly sized pieces :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 06 May 2021, 13:45

Quote from: Watts on 06 May 2021, 11:59

Today I did something terrible to my TCR, something unforgiveable and demeaning to it's status as a performance car. I filled it with three 6'×5'6" broken down fence panels and took it to the tip.... :whistle:

But in fairness, that's why I own a Golf :smiley:

I try and time at least one tip visit during the year so it coincides with the day my car is being serviced. It’s surprising how much rubbish can be fitted into a garage courtesy car :grin:.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 06 May 2021, 14:02

Quote from: SRGTD on 06 May 2021, 13:45

I try and time at least one tip visit during the year so it coincides with the day my car is being serviced. It’s surprising how much rubbish can be fitted into a garage courtesy car :grin:.

Now that is a good idea :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ccsgti on 06 May 2021, 14:16

My OEM service kit comprising of oil, plugs, air, oil & pollen filter - even new sump plug came today. Now just got to wait for decent weather to fit it!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 10 May 2021, 14:16

My Pretorias arrived from Volkswagen today, along with 3 out of 4 clubsport centre caps (there was a back order) it'll be here in a few days  :smiley:


(https://i.postimg.cc/2SxSpSdg/DC99-E9-E1-63-A8-402-D-B2-DC-E32-C24-AD0-F83.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/fVJNmZrv)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dobb3r on 10 May 2021, 16:38

I like those centre caps, think they would look good on my satin black Reifnitz.

Quote from: willni on 10 May 2021, 14:16

My Pretorias arrived from Volkswagen today, along with 3 out of 4 clubsport centre caps (there was a back order) it'll be here in a few days  :smiley:


(https://i.postimg.cc/2SxSpSdg/DC99-E9-E1-63-A8-402-D-B2-DC-E32-C24-AD0-F83.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/fVJNmZrv)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 10 May 2021, 17:06

Quote from: dobb3r on 10 May 2021, 16:38

I like those centre caps, think they would look good on my satin black Reifnitz.

Quote from: willni on 10 May 2021, 14:16

My Pretorias arrived from Volkswagen today, along with 3 out of 4 clubsport centre caps (there was a back order) it'll be here in a few days  :smiley:


(https://i.postimg.cc/2SxSpSdg/DC99-E9-E1-63-A8-402-D-B2-DC-E32-C24-AD0-F83.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/fVJNmZrv)

They're the Clubsport ones (Part No. 5G0-601-171-BLYC), I got them thrown in with my alloys which made the price a lot nicer. Seeing how centre caps are always not a nice price.

In other news I got my Pretorias put on and really like them  :smiley:
(https://i.postimg.cc/RVKvymyT/IMG-5649.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/xcjrNw0k)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: joe6 on 10 May 2021, 20:17

They look really great with the red body colour.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 11 May 2021, 14:48

Quote from: joe6 on 10 May 2021, 20:17

They look really great with the red body colour.

Thanks, I'm going with a dark theme again with this car but trying to not make it exactly the same as my old GTD, which is a lot harder than it seems :grin: :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 11 May 2021, 17:52

Cleaned and treated the door seals to some Krytox, hopefully it'll help with some b-pillar area rattles. A quick test drive afterwards was positive but I'll give it a week or so to be sure. The sunroof could do with some tlc too.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 11 May 2021, 17:56

Quote from: Watts on 11 May 2021, 17:52

Cleaned and treated the door seals to some Krytox, hopefully it'll help with some b-pillar area rattles. A quick test drive afterwards was positive but I'll give it a week or so to be sure. The sunroof could do with some tlc too.

I hear removing the resonator is good for drowning out rattles  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 11 May 2021, 18:22

Quote from: willni on 11 May 2021, 17:56

Quote from: Watts on 11 May 2021, 17:52

Cleaned and treated the door seals to some Krytox, hopefully it'll help with some b-pillar area rattles. A quick test drive afterwards was positive but I'll give it a week or so to be sure. The sunroof could do with some tlc too.

I hear removing the resonator is good for drowning out rattles  :wink:

Sunroof and windows open works a treat too! Not so good on wet days mind....

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Norwich7point5 on 11 May 2021, 21:23

Oil change! It was a bit of a faff using the extractor but changing the filter was just SO simple; such a great design :cool:

(https://i.imgur.com/kGFfyvs.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Norwich7point5 on 11 May 2021, 21:25

Those wheels look fantastic. Love the red trim to the centre caps; I'm very tempted myself...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Norwich7point5 on 11 May 2021, 21:27

Quote from: Watts on 11 May 2021, 17:52

Cleaned and treated the door seals to some Krytox, hopefully it'll help with some b-pillar area rattles. A quick test drive afterwards was positive but I'll give it a week or so to be sure. The sunroof could do with some tlc too.

Watts; is the Krytox something you've bought recently? I did look online a couple of weeks ago for some but it was eye wateringly expensive!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 12 May 2021, 06:40

Quote from: Norwich7point5 on 11 May 2021, 21:27

Quote from: Watts on 11 May 2021, 17:52

Cleaned and treated the door seals to some Krytox, hopefully it'll help with some b-pillar area rattles. A quick test drive afterwards was positive but I'll give it a week or so to be sure. The sunroof could do with some tlc too.

Watts; is the Krytox something you've bought recently? I did look online a couple of weeks ago for some but it was eye wateringly expensive!

No, I've had it a long time but it wasn't cheap even then. It's supplied by car manufacturers other than VW and can also be bought from the original manufacturer but with a different name. I can't remember what that was though but if it comes to me I'll post it. It was discussed on here a few years ago.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 12 May 2021, 06:57

Dupont GPL 105 - Krytox - this seller has plenty of choice and you don't need much, it goes a very long way - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Krytox-GPL-105-High-Performance-PFPE-Oil-Automotive-Anti-Squeak-Rattle/294165257819?hash=item447d9d9e5b:g:sdMAAOSwGwpglcy6&pageci=d2dec942-423d-4394-a158-c503de8006bd&redirect=mobile

Here's a useful thread - http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=277264.msg2533960#msg2533960

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: RM on 12 May 2021, 07:53

Thanks for the eBay link, Watts. What size is typically needed to do all doors on a 5-door?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 12 May 2021, 08:33

In the post I linked above it was said that 30ml should do for 3 uses. Not sure what that equates to in grammes as in the ebay ad. Perhaps 10g would do? The bottle I have is tiny and has been used a few times but is still going. Not sure what quantity/weight it was, I'll have a look later.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 12 May 2021, 09:35

Sonax GummiPfleger is also very good

https://www.amazon.co.uk/SONAX-03401000-Rubber-Treatment/dp/B0012AW4RO/ref=asc_df_B0012AW4RO/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=310493449173&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16885197462884479867&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1007284&hvtargid=pla-591790856324&psc=1&th=1&psc=1

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: RM on 12 May 2021, 12:49

Quote from: Watts on 12 May 2021, 08:33

In the post I linked above it was said that 30ml should do for 3 uses. Not sure what that equates to in grammes as in the ebay ad. Perhaps 10g would do? The bottle I have is tiny and has been used a few times but is still going. Not sure what quantity/weight it was, I'll have a look later.

Thanks, I’ve taken a gamble on a 20g bottle in the hope it’ll cover two cars… time will tell.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 12 May 2021, 13:36

Quote from: RM on 12 May 2021, 12:49

Quote from: Watts on 12 May 2021, 08:33

In the post I linked above it was said that 30ml should do for 3 uses. Not sure what that equates to in grammes as in the ebay ad. Perhaps 10g would do? The bottle I have is tiny and has been used a few times but is still going. Not sure what quantity/weight it was, I'll have a look later.

Thanks, I’ve taken a gamble on a 20g bottle in the hope it’ll cover two cars… time will tell.

Mine is 10g. It's covered my current car (although sunroof yet to be done) and it did my previous car (3 door) and I lent it to someone to do their car too. There's a little left too say I'd say you should be fine!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 12 May 2021, 14:34

Took my first drive after replacing an ignition coil to resolve my "hopping" issue I posted about a few months back (doesn't time fly?)

OBDEleven helped to debug as a misfire, as did googling on a whim "mk7 gti drives like it has hiccups" :laugh: Turns out "hiccups" is a common term

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 14 May 2021, 09:51

Nothing too exciting my new mats arrived along with my last clubsport centre cap.

(https://i.postimg.cc/Gt2wSBSg/Screenshot-2021-05-14-at-09-45-31.png) (https://postimg.cc/KkdH1Ybt)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dobb3r on 14 May 2021, 11:10

Fitted some DSG paddles to replace the tiny oem ones, much better.


(https://i.postimg.cc/qRV6HKfR/20210510-190249.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/PLy5mP5s)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 14 May 2021, 11:17

Quote from: dobb3r on 14 May 2021, 11:10

Fitted some DSG paddles to replace the tiny oem ones, much better.


(https://i.postimg.cc/qRV6HKfR/20210510-190249.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/PLy5mP5s)

Look great mate! I prefer seeing them on your car than hiding in my drawer collecting dust!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: My other womans a vw. on 14 May 2021, 19:04

willni,i have the same mats in mine-well,sort of.
They look great,but are susceptible to heel imprints after very little use,making them look like you’ve had them for years.
So much so,I purchased some genuine rubber mats and swapped the drivers mat for the rubber one,as it was doing my head in,the rubber mat being more robust for daily driving.
Mats are often reinforced or double layered on the heel area-you see this on cheaper ones,you’d think for the price these gti mats are,vw could have done better.
Or it could just be my size 11 feet that’s the issue!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 14 May 2021, 20:33

Quote from: My other womans a vw. on 14 May 2021, 19:04

willni,i have the same mats in mine-well,sort of.
They look great,but are susceptible to heel imprints after very little use,making them look like you’ve had them for years.
So much so,I purchased some genuine rubber mats and swapped the drivers mat for the rubber one,as it was doing my head in,the rubber mat being more robust for daily driving.
Mats are often reinforced or double layered on the heel area-you see this on cheaper ones,you’d think for the price these gti mats are,vw could have done better.
Or it could just be my size 11 feet that’s the issue!

I'd second that. But not the bit about your feet..

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 14 May 2021, 21:51

Quote from: My other womans a vw. on 14 May 2021, 19:04

willni,i have the same mats in mine-well,sort of.
They look great,but are susceptible to heel imprints after very little use,making them look like you’ve had them for years.
So much so,I purchased some genuine rubber mats and swapped the drivers mat for the rubber one,as it was doing my head in,the rubber mat being more robust for daily driving.
Mats are often reinforced or double layered on the heel area-you see this on cheaper ones,you’d think for the price these gti mats are,vw could have done better.
Or it could just be my size 11 feet that’s the issue!

I'd be very similar size wise and my shoes whether trainers or dress can eat through them in under a month.
I'll probably only use the rear two mats seeing as my Weathertech mats contain dirt so well and are so easy cleaned as well as looking fairly inconspicuous for being aftermarket.

Maybe if the Queen asks for a lift she'll get the 'special mats', maybe...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Meister on 16 May 2021, 22:59

Hello, brand new to the community and hoping to share updates on my VW journeys. Have recently wrapped the roof on my pure white GTI 7.5 in gloss black (will post pictures soon!) and considering new alloys at the moment as have the (in my opinion) horrid 18'' parkers.

Looking to move back to 19'' wheels (had Santiagos on my Mk7 GTD) which are non diamond cut, and currently considering the BBS XR wheels. Has anyone got these or any other good  wheel suggestions? I don't want to spend silly amounts,  but want a classy looking alloy that is durable and silver/graphite.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 17 May 2021, 08:22

Quote from: Meister on 16 May 2021, 22:59

Hello, brand new to the community and hoping to share updates on my VW journeys. Have recently wrapped the roof on my pure white GTI 7.5 in gloss black (will post pictures soon!) and considering new alloys at the moment as have the (in my opinion) horrid 18'' parkers.

Looking to move back to 19'' wheels (had Santiagos on my Mk7 GTD) which are non diamond cut, and currently considering the BBS XR wheels. Has anyone got these or any other good  wheel suggestions? I don't want to spend silly amounts,  but want a classy looking alloy that is durable and silver/graphite.

Welcome, can't go wrong with a good set of BBS, I had BBS CI-R's on my old White Silver GTD and got many compliments about them or BBS SR are a cheaper lookalike to the CI-R's which many people go for across the groups.

(https://i.postimg.cc/28R2tdj9/IMG-3193.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/JtxNDkkj)


(https://i.postimg.cc/0jg4zbzy/Screenshot-2021-05-19-at-11-25-58.png) (https://postimg.cc/8JH43kd2)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: RM on 17 May 2021, 16:59

Quote from: Watts on 12 May 2021, 13:36

Quote from: RM on 12 May 2021, 12:49

Quote from: Watts on 12 May 2021, 08:33

In the post I linked above it was said that 30ml should do for 3 uses. Not sure what that equates to in grammes as in the ebay ad. Perhaps 10g would do? The bottle I have is tiny and has been used a few times but is still going. Not sure what quantity/weight it was, I'll have a look later.

Thanks, I’ve taken a gamble on a 20g bottle in the hope it’ll cover two cars… time will tell.

Mine is 10g. It's covered my current car (although sunroof yet to be done) and it did my previous car (3 door) and I lent it to someone to do their car too. There's a little left too say I'd say you should be fine!

You were, of course, spot on. I’ve just applied this somewhat more liberally than I needed to (we’ll call it a practice run) and I have exactly half a bottle left.

Time will tell if it has made a positive difference to creaks and rattles, but it feels like a good preventative thing to do regardless.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 17 May 2021, 17:53

Mine has made a big difference, well worth the time taken. The sunroof made a big difference too.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CookieMonsterGTi on 17 May 2021, 19:12

Quote from: willni on 17 May 2021, 08:22

Welcome, can't go wrong with a good set of BBS, I had BBS CI-R's on my old White Silver GTD and got many compliments about them or BBS SR are a cheaper lookalike to the CI-R's which many people go for across the groups.

(https://i.postimg.cc/28R2tdj9/IMG-3193.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/JtxNDkkj)

(https://i.postimg.cc/mkxN0R41/IMG-3194.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/sQchhkv3)

Those look fantastic!

What size did you get and did you need spacers?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Yusee on 17 May 2021, 22:15

Quote from: Watts on 17 May 2021, 17:53

Mine has made a big difference, well worth the time taken. The sunroof made a big difference too.

Thanks, Watts, for the useful and timely links posted above.

My GTI has just clocked 16k miles and , while I have been very pleased with quality, I have just started to notice a very slight intermittent rattle from the b pillars which disappears with the windows opened.

Just ordered 10ml of that magic oil. Will report back in a few days.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 18 May 2021, 11:10

Quote from: CookieMonsterGTi on 17 May 2021, 19:12

Those look fantastic!

What size did you get and did you need spacers?

Those were BBS CI-R 19inch Et45 8.5J width, tyres were Michelin PS4S 225/35R19. No spacers as with the lower ET it was like running 5-6mm spacers.

I actually just sold them with new Pirelli's to a friend, he has them on his Race Blue VRS estate and they look fantastic on it as well. I was going to refurb them Porsche Satin Platinum for my GTI but decided against it as I'd lose all the little BBS painted markings.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CookieMonsterGTi on 18 May 2021, 15:25

I was tempted to get a set of Prets or even Bola which Motech have been using but think these look perfect.

To be honest the car has hardly moved during lockdown so probably shouldn't even be thinking about getting a set but.... so tempting! :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 18 May 2021, 17:13

Quote from: CookieMonsterGTi on 18 May 2021, 15:25

I was tempted to get a set of Prets or even Bola which Motech have been using but think these look perfect.

To be honest the car has hardly moved during lockdown so probably shouldn't even be thinking about getting a set but.... so tempting! :)

Have a look on my post about the T-Roc Pretorias or on my build thread, they're vastly cheaper than the golf Pretorias and have a 6mm lower ET so looks like you have spacers, but they're only £300ish cheaper than the BBS CI-R's.

I changed car during lockdown and have barely covered over 1,000 miles my man maths was I don't need a diesel when I'm doing little miles, and that I'm really just killing a GTD's dpf so I should just get a GTI.  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Meister on 18 May 2021, 21:08

Quote from: CookieMonsterGTi on 17 May 2021, 19:12

Quote from: willni on 17 May 2021, 08:22

Welcome, can't go wrong with a good set of BBS, I had BBS CI-R's on my old White Silver GTD and got many compliments about them or BBS SR are a cheaper lookalike to the CI-R's which many people go for across the groups.

(https://i.postimg.cc/28R2tdj9/IMG-3193.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/JtxNDkkj)


(https://i.postimg.cc/mkxN0R41/IMG-3194.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/sQchhkv3)

Those look fantastic!

What size did you get and did you need spacers?

Wow those BBS alloys do look good! I am not usually a fan of black wheels (have considered them as have a black wrapped roof), but  these are probably the best I have seen

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Meister on 18 May 2021, 21:13

(https://i.postimg.cc/rmDt8cRj/BBS-XR.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

These are the wheels I am considering.... New from BBS, the BBS XR, which compared to other offerings from BBS appear a bargain as can be bought for just over £1000 for 19 inch wheels. They seem almost too good to be true.

https://www.rimstyle.com/alloywheels/wheel/bbs_xr_sigmg

Can't find a mk 7/7.5 wearing these, but I can imagine this style would look good!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 18 May 2021, 21:32

Quote from: Meister on 18 May 2021, 21:13

(https://i.postimg.cc/rmDt8cRj/BBS-XR.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

These are the wheels I am considering.... New from BBS, the BBS XR, which compared to other offerings from BBS appear a bargain as can be bought for just over £1000 for 19 inch wheels. They seem almost too good to be true.

https://www.rimstyle.com/alloywheels/wheel/bbs_xr_sigmg

Can't find a mk 7/7.5 wearing these, but I can imagine this style would look good!

They look good. I’m a big fan of BBS alloys.

The BBS website has a configurator so you can get an idea of what a certain design of BBS alloys look like on a specific car. Here’s a screenshot from the configurator of a white mk7.5 GTI with 19” silver BBS XR alloys;

(https://i.postimg.cc/76nqwKJv/3-E09-A274-28-BC-4-D6-F-A184-B29-D17-E79-FE0.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Link to configurator;
https://konfigurator.bbs.com/article/rims/car_selection/rim_selection_3D/resetFilter/true/PKWIDCode/P00042930098163

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 19 May 2021, 11:23

Here you go XR 18in ET44. (Credit Microemetics on Reddit https://www.reddit.com/user/Microemetics/ )

Pity we didn't get more German/American Colour options for the UK cars, from memory Germany got 40 colours just for the R alone... 

(https://i.postimg.cc/65JcRkYT/Screenshot-2021-05-19-at-11-20-54.png) (https://postimg.cc/Hjzb1hGC)

Also fixed my image so we don't all have to break our necks anymore, and added a few more of when I test fitted them on my GTI to see if I wanted to keep them.

(https://i.postimg.cc/0jg4zbzy/Screenshot-2021-05-19-at-11-25-58.png) (https://postimg.cc/8JH43kd2)


(https://i.postimg.cc/0jc7L411/Screenshot-2021-05-19-at-11-28-13.png) (https://postimg.cc/fSS3dBb8)

(https://i.postimg.cc/fy20H0Yw/Screenshot-2021-05-19-at-11-28-27.png) (https://postimg.cc/V0t6vv7T)

(https://i.postimg.cc/bY3bY4WK/Screenshot-2021-05-19-at-11-28-35.png) (https://postimg.cc/t7n72vX5)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 19 May 2021, 12:08

Quote from: willni on 19 May 2021, 11:23

Here you go XR 18in ET44. (Credit Microemetics on Reddit https://www.reddit.com/user/Microemetics/ )

Pity we didn't get more German/American Colour options for the UK cars, from memory Germany got 40 colours just for the R alone... 

(https://i.postimg.cc/65JcRkYT/Screenshot-2021-05-19-at-11-20-54.png) (https://postimg.cc/Hjzb1hGC)

Those Spectrum colours are mega expensive though (IMHO); it cost around $2,500 for a Spectrum colour when they were introduced a couple of years ago :shocked:. I personally wouldn’t pay that for a paint colour, so of which might have limited appeal when the time comes to sell the car. 

https://www.cookvw.com/2019-golf-r-spektrum-program

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: davo245 on 19 May 2021, 12:19

Quote from: willni on 17 May 2021, 08:22

Quote from: Meister on 16 May 2021, 22:59

Hello, brand new to the community and hoping to share updates on my VW journeys. Have recently wrapped the roof on my pure white GTI 7.5 in gloss black (will post pictures soon!) and considering new alloys at the moment as have the (in my opinion) horrid 18'' parkers.

Looking to move back to 19'' wheels (had Santiagos on my Mk7 GTD) which are non diamond cut, and currently considering the BBS XR wheels. Has anyone got these or any other good  wheel suggestions? I don't want to spend silly amounts,  but want a classy looking alloy that is durable and silver/graphite.

Welcome, can't go wrong with a good set of BBS, I had BBS CI-R's on my old White Silver GTD and got many compliments about them or BBS SR are a cheaper lookalike to the CI-R's which many people go for across the groups.

(https://i.postimg.cc/28R2tdj9/IMG-3193.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/JtxNDkkj)


(https://i.postimg.cc/0jg4zbzy/Screenshot-2021-05-19-at-11-25-58.png) (https://postimg.cc/8JH43kd2)

Great choice wheels really look great!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 19 May 2021, 12:21

Quote from: SRGTD on 19 May 2021, 12:08

Quote from: willni on 19 May 2021, 11:23

Here you go XR 18in ET44. (Credit Microemetics on Reddit https://www.reddit.com/user/Microemetics/ )

Pity we didn't get more German/American Colour options for the UK cars, from memory Germany got 40 colours just for the R alone... 

(https://i.postimg.cc/65JcRkYT/Screenshot-2021-05-19-at-11-20-54.png) (https://postimg.cc/Hjzb1hGC)

Those Spectrum colours are mega expensive though (IMHO); it cost around $2,500 for a Spectrum colour when they were introduced a couple of years ago :shocked:. I personally wouldn’t pay that for a paint colour, so of which might have limited appeal when the time comes to sell the car. 

https://www.cookvw.com/2019-golf-r-spektrum-program

Did they not have a run out toward the end of the mk7.5 where the prices were reduced to around €600-€1,200 colour dependant?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Meister on 19 May 2021, 17:49

Quote from: SRGTD on 19 May 2021, 12:08

Quote from: willni on 19 May 2021, 11:23

Here you go XR 18in ET44. (Credit Microemetics on Reddit https://www.reddit.com/user/Microemetics/ )

Pity we didn't get more German/American Colour options for the UK cars, from memory Germany got 40 colours just for the R alone... 

(https://i.postimg.cc/65JcRkYT/Screenshot-2021-05-19-at-11-20-54.png) (https://postimg.cc/Hjzb1hGC)

Those Spectrum colours are mega expensive though (IMHO); it cost around $2,500 for a Spectrum colour when they were introduced a couple of years ago :shocked:. I personally wouldn’t pay that for a paint colour, so of which might have limited appeal when the time comes to sell the car. 

https://www.cookvw.com/2019-golf-r-spektrum-program

Quote from: willni on 19 May 2021, 11:23

Here you go XR 18in ET44. (Credit Microemetics on Reddit https://www.reddit.com/user/Microemetics/ )

Pity we didn't get more German/American Colour options for the UK cars, from memory Germany got 40 colours just for the R alone... 

(https://i.postimg.cc/65JcRkYT/Screenshot-2021-05-19-at-11-20-54.png) (https://postimg.cc/Hjzb1hGC)

Also fixed my image so we don't all have to break our necks anymore, and added a few more of when I test fitted them on my GTI to see if I wanted to keep them.

(https://i.postimg.cc/0jg4zbzy/Screenshot-2021-05-19-at-11-25-58.png) (https://postimg.cc/8JH43kd2)


(https://i.postimg.cc/0jc7L411/Screenshot-2021-05-19-at-11-28-13.png) (https://postimg.cc/fSS3dBb8)

(https://i.postimg.cc/fy20H0Yw/Screenshot-2021-05-19-at-11-28-27.png) (https://postimg.cc/V0t6vv7T)

(https://i.postimg.cc/bY3bY4WK/Screenshot-2021-05-19-at-11-28-35.png) (https://postimg.cc/t7n72vX5)

Yeah they do look a nice style and certainly suit the bodystyle. I would definitely go for the 19 inch and probably in silver (personal preference). Shame there isn't a wider range of colours though as graphite would look great in my opinion.

I do LOVE your wheels though! They really suit the car.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 19 May 2021, 19:37

Looking at aftermarket wheels is making regret getting Pretorias now... You can't go wrong with any of the current BBS range for the Mk7 at the minute in my opinion. That being said the Vossen HF-2's look fantastic on the mk8 and I think they'd suit the mk7.5 really well as well, but they're too expensive for my liking.

(https://i.postimg.cc/yxgMhvWs/Screenshot-2021-05-19-at-19-36-00.png) (https://postimages.org/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 19 May 2021, 20:17

Quote from: willni on 19 May 2021, 19:37

Looking at aftermarket wheels is making regret getting Pretorias now... You can't go wrong with any of the current BBS range for the Mk7 at the minute in my opinion. That being said the Vossen HF-2's look fantastic on the mk8 and I think they'd suit the mk7.5 really well as well, but they're too expensive for my liking.

(https://i.postimg.cc/yxgMhvWs/Screenshot-2021-05-19-at-19-36-00.png) (https://postimages.org/)

Andrew Chapple (Volkswizard) had 19” Vosssn HF-2’s in gunmetal fitted to his Reflex Silver mk8 Golf GTI Clubsport to replace the standard 18” Richmond alloys.

The general feeling of contributors on the mk8 forum board that commented on them was that they weren’t that keen on them. But hey, we’re all different and we don’t all like the same things. I think they’re an improvement on the standard OEM 18” diamond cut Richmond’s, I really like the colour of the ones that Volkswizard had fitted to his car, but I think the design is a bit too fussy and not the easiest to clean.

Link to Volkswizard’s YouTube video where he had the HF-2’s fitted;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khzOiSFjxXM

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 19 May 2021, 20:33

Those look a bit OTT to me... Or on volkswizard's car.

I'd pick something simpler, but clearly they don't make them not to sell them so some people like them!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 19 May 2021, 20:53

Quote from: SRGTD on 19 May 2021, 20:17

(https://i.postimg.cc/yxgMhvWs/Screenshot-2021-05-19-at-19-36-00.png) (https://postimages.org/)

Andrew Chapple (Volkswizard) had 19” Vosssn HF-2’s in gunmetal fitted to his Reflex Silver mk8 Golf GTI Clubsport to replace the standard 18” Richmond alloys.

The general feeling of contributors on the mk8 forum board that commented on them was that they weren’t that keen on them. But hey, we’re all different and we don’t all like the same things. I think they’re an improvement on the standard OEM 18” diamond cut Richmond’s, I really like the colour of the ones that Volkswizard had fitted to his car, but I think the design is a bit too fussy and not the easiest to clean.

Link to Volkswizard’s YouTube video where he had the HF-2’s fitted;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khzOiSFjxXM

That is Andrew's Clubsport I posted, I wouldn't be a fan of the Mk8 Clubsport as I think it's quite boring looking compared to the Mk8 standard GTI, so I think it takes the fairly unrestrained Vossen's to set the car off.

I'd like to I wouldn't want to be cleaning them, but honestly the Mk7 Santiagos were the worst wheel I've ever cleaned for intricate areas and my dad has BBS RS'!

Quote from: fredgroves on 19 May 2021, 20:33

Those look a bit OTT to me... Or on volkswizard's car.

I'd pick something simpler, but clearly they don't make them not to sell them so some people like them!

I'd agree with you if it weren't for the 19in Adelaide alloy option on the mk8, which to my eye are equal if not more OTT than the Vossen's, as long as no one has Miltons I'd be quite happy  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Splashalot on 20 May 2021, 03:19

Quote from: willni on 19 May 2021, 19:37

(https://i.postimg.cc/yxgMhvWs/Screenshot-2021-05-19-at-19-36-00.png) (https://postimages.org/)

 :shocked:   :sick:

I hope you don't take offence, but those wheels are beyond hideous. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 20 May 2021, 09:28

Quote from: Splashalot on 20 May 2021, 03:19

Quote from: willni on 19 May 2021, 19:37

(https://i.postimg.cc/yxgMhvWs/Screenshot-2021-05-19-at-19-36-00.png) (https://postimages.org/)

 :shocked:   :sick:

I hope you don't take offence, but those wheels are beyond hideous.

Lol why would I? Not my car or my wheels  :grin: I'm actually tempted to either refurb my Pretorias or buy another set of BBS CI-R... not fussed on the graphite colour.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 20 May 2021, 10:18

Quote from: willni on 19 May 2021, 20:53

I'd agree with you if it weren't for the 19in Adelaide alloy option on the mk8, which to my eye are equal if not more OTT than the Vossen's, as long as no one has Miltons I'd be quite happy  :whistle:

Yes, I don't have much love for the Adelaides I have on my Mk8. It was just the lesser of two evils when I bought the car.

Quite frankly, I didn't even want 19's!

I don't think they are quite as bad as those Vossens but its pretty close!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Guzzle on 20 May 2021, 10:53

No love here for those Vossens :sick:. I'd go as far as to say I prefer the Richmonds.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 20 May 2021, 11:37

Quote from: Guzzle on 20 May 2021, 10:53

No love here for those Vossens :sick:. I'd go as far as to say I prefer the Richmonds.

Now that is harsh, but at the same time more than fair! :)

At least with the Richmonds you sill have the potential and optimism of an improvement, rather than abject failure.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 20 May 2021, 11:55

For the mk8 Estoril's or BBS CI-R's (Again) would be my choices, the factory options were pretty poor in my opinion including the Ed45 alloys. But I'll just leave this here as a reminder that there are much much worse alloys out there than those discussed.

(https://i.postimg.cc/wBCVJcyY/Screenshot-2021-05-20-at-11-52-15.png) (https://postimg.cc/qtGyHKx1)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: jv on 20 May 2021, 13:16

Hey hey, that's too far, you can't knock Ronal Teddies  :tongue:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CookieMonsterGTi on 20 May 2021, 14:05

Quote from: Guzzle on 20 May 2021, 10:53

No love here for those Vossens :sick:. I'd go as far as to say I prefer the Richmonds.

Agreed.  They really don't suit the car at all imo, but each to their own.

Think the BBS ones above would have looked way better... like in this example https://carbuzz.com/news/vw-golf-gti-mk8-stands-out-with-new-body-kit (https://carbuzz.com/news/vw-golf-gti-mk8-stands-out-with-new-body-kit)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Guzzle on 20 May 2021, 14:42

Quote from: CookieMonsterGTi on 20 May 2021, 14:05

Quote from: Guzzle on 20 May 2021, 10:53

No love here for those Vossens :sick:. I'd go as far as to say I prefer the Richmonds.

Agreed.  They really don't suit the car at all imo, but each to their own.

Think the BBS ones above would have looked way better... like in this example https://carbuzz.com/news/vw-golf-gti-mk8-stands-out-with-new-body-kit (https://carbuzz.com/news/vw-golf-gti-mk8-stands-out-with-new-body-kit)

Yes, those or the XR's as posted here and a few pages back

https://m.rimstyle.com/alloywheels/wheel/bbs_xr_sigmg

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Guzzle on 20 May 2021, 14:43

Quote from: clubsport on 20 May 2021, 11:37

Quote from: Guzzle on 20 May 2021, 10:53

No love here for those Vossens :sick:. I'd go as far as to say I prefer the Richmonds.

Now that is harsh, but at the same time more than fair! :)

At least with the Richmonds you sill have the potential and optimism of an improvement, rather than abject failure.

You'd also have some a few quid still in your bank account to pay for something tasteful  :tongue:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 21 May 2021, 14:02

Manifold Cover arrived today, all of one minute to fit.  :sad:


(https://i.postimg.cc/Bbnv4rd5/IMG-5759.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/vgCyvN8D)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 21 May 2021, 20:08

Quote from: willni on 21 May 2021, 14:02

Manifold Cover arrived today, all of one minute to fit.  :sad:


(https://i.postimg.cc/Bbnv4rd5/IMG-5759.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/vgCyvN8D)

did you find the screw a bit of a bugger to get in all the way? Mine doesn't screw all the way in but cover is fully attached 👍

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 21 May 2021, 20:56

Quote from: mcmaddy on 21 May 2021, 20:08

did you find the screw a bit of a bugger to get in all the way? Mine doesn't screw all the way in but cover is fully attached 👍

I used a spanner to fit mine and it went in no problem, just had to really make sure it was going in straight. plastic nut head was not ideal.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: My other womans a vw. on 22 May 2021, 15:06

Just need the battery cover with the flap on it now willni.
Yours looks more ‘red’ than mine under the bonnet-mines almost pink!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Meister on 22 May 2021, 16:00

Given my car interior a major clean today! I am pretty bad keeping interiors clean and guilty of leaving mine to develop in its own unique way for months on end! You wouldn't have wanted to see it before-hand!  :whistle:

Also fitted some small decals onto the interior door pulls and to cover the passenger side sun-visor EU warning labels. I am not usually a fan of decals and the like, but these are really good quality and would recommend (nice smooth finish - pictures don't do them justice!). Have got exterior stripes to add down the bottom sections of the doors (clubsport style) too.


(https://i.postimg.cc/nLJCq1F9/DSC01105.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/9DLmhZqc)


(https://i.postimg.cc/1RjXvSRQ/DSC01111.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/mh7Tr0FX)


(https://i.postimg.cc/T39pqDpk/DSC01121.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/cvvxd67Y)



(https://i.postimg.cc/C1W1LCQK/DSC01123.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/cgBZF3Zq)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 24 May 2021, 06:16

Well the GTI celebrated it’s 3rd birthday recently, and as it hadn’t been cleaned since late March (shameful I know), decided to give her a full decontamination wash and polish with a couple of coats of C2V3 that I had in the garage

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51199380678_37ea147755_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2m1jd7J)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51199716593_400223d297_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2m1kVYn)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 24 May 2021, 08:56

Quote from: Sootchucker on 24 May 2021, 06:16

Well the GTI celebrated it’s 3rd birthday recently, and as it hadn’t been cleaned since late March (shameful I know), decided to give her a full decontamination wash and polish with a couple of coats of C2V3 that I had in the garage

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51199380678_37ea147755_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2m1jd7J)

Looks great!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: IamLee on 24 May 2021, 11:58

Hello.

I’ve just had a detachable tow bar fitted. Car already had the bumper cut out so no surgery required. It’s a really neat solution, no evidence of it’s existence when the hook is removed and it’s coded in so the the rear sensors etc know when the vehicle is towing.

I would post some pictures but it’s raining (again)...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 24 May 2021, 12:16

Watch out for ACC errors with a tow bar.... did your fitter recalibrate that?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: IamLee on 24 May 2021, 12:25

Yeah he mentioned that was part of the coding but haven’t tested it yet!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Norwich7point5 on 24 May 2021, 12:26

Quote from: fredgroves on 24 May 2021, 12:16

Watch out for ACC errors with a tow bar.... did your fitter recalibrate that?

That's interesting Fred. I had a Westfalia detachable fitted almost a month ago and I had an 'ACC Unavailable' fault flash up temporarily the other day whilst out driving. The error cleared itself but it's logged as a fault when I check using OBDEleven.

You reckon it needs re-calibrating?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: fredgroves on 24 May 2021, 12:30

As far as I am aware, Mk7's need an ACC adjustment for when you are fitting a tow bar.

My trusted towing outfit told me about that when I was chatting after buying my thule roofbox setup from them back in 2014.

I have no reason to doubt them.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Norwich7point5 on 24 May 2021, 12:45

That's interesting. I'll keep an eye on it and If I get another error I'll give them a call.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 24 May 2021, 16:39

Mine went in for it's second service today at 10800 miles. All okay, Pirelli tyres still got plenty of life (would like to change them but I'm too tight to bin them until they have dropped below 3mm) and are wearing very evenly. They didn't wash it as requested and also didn't try it on with the worn brakes con like some dealers!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ceefeesh on 24 May 2021, 17:05

Hi all

Interesting to me that Watts has 2nd service at circa 10k. My GTI is similar to Sootchucker's in model year, colour, engine and gearbox but its nowhere near as clean/shiny. The car has 10.7k and it has had the annual oil changes carried out each year, the last in December with only about 1500 miles since. The car turns 3 years at the end of June and nominally is due a major service. I have a major service still on my service plan which I bought in the black Friday sale in November last year. Should I have it serviced then or am I obliged to? Thought please.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 24 May 2021, 17:08

Quote from: Ceefeesh on 24 May 2021, 17:05

Hi all

Interesting to me that Watts has 2nd service at circa 10k. My GTI is similar to Sootchucker's in model year, colour, engine and gearbox but its nowhere near as clean/shiny. The car has 10.7k and it has had the annual oil changes carried out each year, the last in December with only about 1500 miles since. The car turns 3 years at the end of June and nominally is due a major service. I have a major service still on my service plan which I bought in the black Friday sale in November last year. Should I have it serviced then or am I obliged to? Thought please.

In your position, I would  be tempted have the car serviced before the 3 year warranty is up, just in case they find anything that can be fixed under warranty.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Dav3smith on 24 May 2021, 17:56

I agree it's an excellent idea to pop in for a service as near to the warranty expiration date, I had an issue that was covered under warranty and as it wasn't urgent or dangerous so I waited until as late as I could and took it in and VW carried out a through check and sent me a film of this they also found a broken water pump (common fault) and a couple of other issues all in all it was over 3 grands worth of stuff and they did it no problem at all. I don't know if they perform these checks for a service though but I was more than happy with how they treated me.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 24 May 2021, 18:47

The third year sevice is just an oil change, the major service is year four.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ceefeesh on 24 May 2021, 22:50

What are the two services sold in the service deal? I know one was an oil change which I have had and the other I thought was a major service. What is the difference between th oil change and the  (more) major service. Is there a difference between this service and the first major service referred to by Watts? What else is required?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 25 May 2021, 09:16

Quote from: Ceefeesh on 24 May 2021, 22:50

What are the two services sold in the service deal? I know one was an oil change which I have had and the other I thought was a major service. What is the difference between th oil change and the  (more) major service. Is there a difference between this service and the first major service referred to by Watts? What else is required?

Minor
"It includes: Oil & filter change. Replace pollen filter (where required). Vehicle inspection and report to include all lights, instruments, bodywork, glass, locks,battery, coolant levels, drive belts, braking system, steering, hoses, drive shafts and exhaust system. Full vehicle road test. Diagnostic check including report. Re-set service interval display."

Major
''It includes: Oil & filter change. Replace pollen filter. Replace air filter. Spark plugs (petrol engine) or fuel filter (diesel engine) if required. Remove wheels and check brakes. Check/adjust tension of all drive belts. Check gearbox oil level. Check final drive oil level. Vehicle inspection and report to include all lights, instruments, bodywork, glass, locks, battery, coolant levels, drive belts, braking system, steering, hoses, drive shafts, suspension and exhaust system. Full vehicle road test. Diagnostic check including report. Re-set service interval display. Volkswagen stamp in service book.''


So Spark plugs/fuel filter and a more comprehensive inspection is the difference.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ceefeesh on 25 May 2021, 10:24

That’s very helpful. Thank you. 👍

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 25 May 2021, 10:51

Quote from: Ceefeesh on 24 May 2021, 22:50

What are the two services sold in the service deal? I know one was an oil change which I have had and the other I thought was a major service. What is the difference between th oil change and the  (more) major service. Is there a difference between this service and the first major service referred to by Watts? What else is required?

If your car is coming up to three years old (I’ve assumed it is as you’ve said it’s a similar age to Sootchucker’s car) in addition to the minor service, the first brake fluid change is due. This isn’t included under the service plan, so the cost of the fluid change will be an additional charge.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: RM on 25 May 2021, 21:05

Today I’ve… agreed to sell it. All a bit sudden, but a little while ago I put my info into Motorway to see it’s likely value, just out of curiosity. The valuation was circa. £14.5k. I then got an email saying the valuation was £16,800, so I thought I’d complete the process, send pics, and actually speak to them. That led to it going up for sale with a reserved of £17,250. It sold for just over £17,700.

I’m now in contact with a dealer who’s buying it, and spending my time on Autotrader working out what’s next. Oh, and I asked DMS to remove the remap today… that was a shocker on the way home!

Funny how things work out sometimes.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 25 May 2021, 22:25

Quote from: RM on 25 May 2021, 21:05

Today I’ve… agreed to sell it. All a bit sudden, but a little while ago I put my info into Motorway to see it’s likely value, just out of curiosity. The valuation was circa. £14.5k. I then got an email saying the valuation was £16,800, so I thought I’d complete the process, send pics, and actually speak to them. That led to it going up for sale with a reserved of £17,250. It sold for just over £17,700.

I’m now in contact with a dealer who’s buying it, and spending my time on Autotrader working out what’s next. Oh, and I asked DMS to remove the remap today… that was a shocker on the way home!

Funny how things work out sometimes.

Lol the mk8 release has definitely benefitted you!  :laugh: Any plans on what you'll be moving onto?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: RM on 26 May 2021, 17:29

Quote from: willni on 25 May 2021, 22:25

Quote from: RM on 25 May 2021, 21:05

Today I’ve… agreed to sell it. All a bit sudden, but a little while ago I put my info into Motorway to see it’s likely value, just out of curiosity. The valuation was circa. £14.5k. I then got an email saying the valuation was £16,800, so I thought I’d complete the process, send pics, and actually speak to them. That led to it going up for sale with a reserved of £17,250. It sold for just over £17,700.

I’m now in contact with a dealer who’s buying it, and spending my time on Autotrader working out what’s next. Oh, and I asked DMS to remove the remap today… that was a shocker on the way home!

Funny how things work out sometimes.

Lol the mk8 release has definitely benefitted you!  :laugh: Any plans on what you'll be moving onto?

Well, yes... a BMW 540i (G30) currently tops the list. Quite a change, I know.

I came to the GTi from a F10 5-series after changing jobs and my commute going from 80-miles a day and on-site parking, to 25-miles a day and parking in a public carpark which I really didn't want to navigate in a big car.

Fast forward to now and I'm mostly working from home and won't be back in the office full time for the foreseeable, added to the fact people seem desperate to pay me loads of money for the GTi, and it gives me all the excuses I need to change. I also fancy a big engine and more than 4-cylinders before things like that become extinct.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 26 May 2021, 22:36

Quote from: RM on 26 May 2021, 17:29

Well, yes... a BMW 540i (G30) currently tops the list. Quite a change, I know.

I came to the GTi from a F10 5-series after changing jobs and my commute going from 80-miles a day and on-site parking, to 25-miles a day and parking in a public carpark which I really didn't want to navigate in a big car.

Fast forward to now and I'm mostly working from home and won't be back in the office full time for the foreseeable, added to the fact people seem desperate to pay me loads of money for the GTi, and it gives me all the excuses I need to change. I also fancy a big engine and more than 4-cylinders before things like that become extinct.

Lovely can't fault the new generation of BMW's probably the best brand at the minute, despite their fasciation for big grills on the m3/4's. A family member recently got a G20 Touring (30d 6cly) and it's probably the only car I'd consider trading up for.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: davo245 on 27 May 2021, 13:41

Quote from: RM on 25 May 2021, 21:05

Today I’ve… agreed to sell it. All a bit sudden, but a little while ago I put my info into Motorway to see it’s likely value, just out of curiosity. The valuation was circa. £14.5k. I then got an email saying the valuation was £16,800, so I thought I’d complete the process, send pics, and actually speak to them. That led to it going up for sale with a reserved of £17,250. It sold for just over £17,700.

I’m now in contact with a dealer who’s buying it, and spending my time on Autotrader working out what’s next. Oh, and I asked DMS to remove the remap today… that was a shocker on the way home!

Funny how things work out sometimes.

What age spec and mileage is it? Would you reccomend selling that way then I have thought about giving it a try but don't know anyone else who has used motorway.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 27 May 2021, 15:22

Decided today to keep it and have cancelled the Tiguan I had on order (so angy with VW right now, but that's another story).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: RM on 27 May 2021, 20:17

Quote from: davo245 on 27 May 2021, 13:41

Quote from: RM on 25 May 2021, 21:05

Today I’ve… agreed to sell it. All a bit sudden, but a little while ago I put my info into Motorway to see it’s likely value, just out of curiosity. The valuation was circa. £14.5k. I then got an email saying the valuation was £16,800, so I thought I’d complete the process, send pics, and actually speak to them. That led to it going up for sale with a reserved of £17,250. It sold for just over £17,700.

I’m now in contact with a dealer who’s buying it, and spending my time on Autotrader working out what’s next. Oh, and I asked DMS to remove the remap today… that was a shocker on the way home!

Funny how things work out sometimes.

What age spec and mileage is it? Would you reccomend selling that way then I have thought about giving it a try but don't know anyone else who has used motorway.

Standard non-PP GTi, DSG, 5-door, MK7.5, 17’ plate. Boggo standard, 49k miles.

So far Motorway themselves have been superb. The process is easy, their comms is good, they’ve followed up since I agreed a deal to make sure everything was OK and the buyer had been in touch.

At the moment I’m in the hands of the buyer. They’ve contacted me for info (service history, photo of the V5C, bank details, etc) and I’m now just waiting for a collection date from the third party they use.
This is the bit that’s likely to vary each time; Motorway are on the sideline at the moment and I imagine some buyers are better to deal with than others.

From what I’ve experienced so far I’d definitely recommended it. The process and service has been great and the price was higher than I expected… I just hope the buyers collection service hurry up now!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Norwich7point5 on 28 May 2021, 11:30

I christened my new towbar & dedicated wiring kit!
That's my son in the picture; just getting ready for a ride around the Chiltern Hills.

(https://i.imgur.com/Si1Yl7p.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: coolhandluke123 on 28 May 2021, 14:21

Quote from: Norwich7point5 on 28 May 2021, 11:30

I christened my new towbar & dedicated wiring kit!
That's my son in the picture; just getting ready for a ride around the Chiltern Hills.

(https://i.imgur.com/Si1Yl7p.jpg)

Is it a removable one and approx cost? Was the ACC reset or is that not required with a dedicated set up? Also what make of rack is that?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Norwich7point5 on 28 May 2021, 15:15

I went for a Westfalia detachable. I had one on my mk4 and they're really good. I also went for a dedicated 7 pin electric kit. The price was £654 but that included coding the ECU. They have to run a loom up the passenger side and connect in behind the glovebox, so there's a bit of work involved.
I'm not so sure about the ACC...I occasionally get an 'ACC unavailable' error flash up when the towbar isn't connected so they might be linked. FredGroves on here mentioned that it needs re-calibrating after a towbar fit but I think it's a dealer only job (read expensive).

The bike rack is a Thule 3 bike rack. Again; brilliant piece of kit. Keep your eye out as Halfords sometimes have decent discounts on them.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: coolhandluke123 on 28 May 2021, 16:24

Thanks for the info, much appreciated.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: RM on 28 May 2021, 17:41

Today I waved it goodbye  :cry:

It's already up for sale on the buying dealers website for £19,500, with a picture of it still on my front driveway! They're not hanging about that's for sure!

So, ladies and gentlemen, it has been a pleasure, I wish you and your GTi's well. And with that, I'm out...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Meister on 29 May 2021, 19:15

Washed and polished ready for the arrival of new wheels  :smiley: :smiley:


(https://i.postimg.cc/9FRRpg1F/edited.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: nunchuck on 29 May 2021, 21:30

Quote from: willni on 14 May 2021, 09:51

Nothing too exciting my new mats arrived along with my last clubsport centre cap.

(https://i.postimg.cc/Gt2wSBSg/Screenshot-2021-05-14-at-09-45-31.png) (https://postimg.cc/KkdH1Ybt)

Hi sorry to bother you but where did you buy mats please.  They look great

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Toeman on 29 May 2021, 21:46

You can order them from. Your vw dealer

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 29 May 2021, 22:53

Quote from: RM on 28 May 2021, 17:41

Today I waved it goodbye  :cry:

It's already up for sale on the buying dealers website for £19,500, with a picture of it still on my front driveway! They're not hanging about that's for sure!

So, ladies and gentlemen, it has been a pleasure, I wish you and your GTi's well. And with that, I'm out...

Enjoy your new BMW!
See you next time the urge to get a GTI/R hits you  :laugh: :afro:

Quote from: Meister on 29 May 2021, 19:15

Washed and polished ready for the arrival of new wheels  :smiley: :smiley:

More palm tree and less car in the shot next time please!  :laugh:

Only joking! Can’t beat a white mk7(.5) GTI for looks :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: nunchuck on 30 May 2021, 05:52

Quote from: Toeman on 29 May 2021, 21:46

You can order them from. Your vw dealer

Did try mine in Wrexham. But they don’t do the gti version

What dealer did you buy from please.  Will try them and pay postage

Regards

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: nunchuck on 30 May 2021, 05:57

Quote from: Toeman on 29 May 2021, 21:46

You can order them from. Your vw dealer

Thanks. Tried my local dealer but they said they don’t have the red gti

What dealer did you buy from please. Will pay them the postage

Thanks very much

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 30 May 2021, 09:42

Quote from: nunchuck on 30 May 2021, 05:57

Thanks. Tried my local dealer but they said they don’t have the red gti

What dealer did you buy from please. Will pay them the postage

Thanks very much

No where actually does the GTI version the ETKA system doesn't specify it for some reason. Quote Part Number 5G2-863-011-B-OQV to your local dealer or I used Barnetts of St Andrews for mine (Contact ross.forgan@barnetts.co.uk, he's on the forum now as well.)

They'll arrive rolled up but if you just leave them on a flat service for 30 mins with a couple of books on them they'll staighten out no problem.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Meister on 30 May 2021, 10:48

Quote from: Exonian on 29 May 2021, 22:53

Quote from: RM on 28 May 2021, 17:41

Today I waved it goodbye  :cry:

It's already up for sale on the buying dealers website for £19,500, with a picture of it still on my front driveway! They're not hanging about that's for sure!

So, ladies and gentlemen, it has been a pleasure, I wish you and your GTi's well. And with that, I'm out...

Enjoy your new BMW!
See you next time the urge to get a GTI/R hits you  :laugh: :afro:

Quote from: Meister on 29 May 2021, 19:15

Washed and polished ready for the arrival of new wheels  :smiley: :smiley:

More palm tree and less car in the shot next time please!  :laugh:

Only joking! Can’t beat a white mk7(.5) GTI for looks :cool:

Hahaha stay posted for more increasingly arty shots of exotic plants with white GTI making guest appearances...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: huddo on 30 May 2021, 10:51

Quote from: willni on 30 May 2021, 09:42

Quote from: nunchuck on 30 May 2021, 05:57

Thanks. Tried my local dealer but they said they don’t have the red gti

What dealer did you buy from please. Will pay them the postage

Thanks very much

No where actually does the GTI version the ETKA system doesn't specify it for some reason. Quote Part Number 5G2-863-011-B-OQV to your local dealer or I used Barnetts of St Andrews for mine (Contact ross.forgan@barnetts.co.uk, he's on the forum now as well.)

They'll arrive rolled up but if you just leave them on a flat service for 30 mins with a couple of books on them they'll staighten out no problem.

How much were they please and thank you

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: nunchuck on 30 May 2021, 13:26

thank.  will try local dealer.

if no luck will give that guy a email. and pay postage

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 30 May 2021, 14:09

Quote from: huddo on 30 May 2021, 10:51

Quote from: willni on 30 May 2021, 09:42

Quote from: nunchuck on 30 May 2021, 05:57

Thanks. Tried my local dealer but they said they don’t have the red gti

What dealer did you buy from please. Will pay them the postage

Thanks very much

No where actually does the GTI version the ETKA system doesn't specify it for some reason. Quote Part Number 5G2-863-011-B-OQV to your local dealer or I used Barnetts of St Andrews for mine (Contact ross.forgan@barnetts.co.uk, he's on the forum now as well.)

They'll arrive rolled up but if you just leave them on a flat service for 30 mins with a couple of books on them they'll staighten out no problem.

How much were they please and thank you

Depends on what your local dealer gives you discount wise. No discount they are around £142 from memory.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: nunchuck on 30 May 2021, 14:25

ok thanks  even at £140  will still buy them

regards

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Toeman on 30 May 2021, 15:26

As will ni says no discount 140 sheets

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 01 June 2021, 11:46

Gave the car a much overdue engine bay detail

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51215155347_32493f4c8c_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2m2H4nM)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51216072033_17c8a0c24e_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2m2MKSH)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51215147132_ce6a27aaf3_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2m2H1W9)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Norwich7point5 on 01 June 2021, 16:16

That's gleaming! It puts mine to shame :shocked:

Sootchucker; where did you get that battery cover from please? Looks much neater than that tatty fabric thing.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 01 June 2021, 22:00

Quote from: Norwich7point5 on 01 June 2021, 16:16

That's gleaming! It puts mine to shame :o

Sootchucker; where did you get that battery cover from please? Looks much neater than that tatty fabric thing.

AliExpress

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Rob_benton on 01 June 2021, 22:23

Quote from: Sootchucker on 01 June 2021, 22:00

Quote from: Norwich7point5 on 01 June 2021, 16:16

That's gleaming! It puts mine to shame :o

Sootchucker; where did you get that battery cover from please? Looks much neater than that tatty fabric thing.

AliExpress

Do you have the link please as the last time I looked, there was different sizes. Thanks

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: nunchuck on 01 June 2021, 23:27

Quote from: Norwich7point5 on 01 June 2021, 16:16

That's gleaming! It puts mine to shame :shocked:

Sootchucker; where did you get that battery cover from please? Looks much neater than that tatty fabric thing.

looks great , what cleaning products did you use
thanks

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: davo245 on 02 June 2021, 13:47

Quote from: RM on 27 May 2021, 20:17

Quote from: davo245 on 27 May 2021, 13:41

Quote from: RM on 25 May 2021, 21:05

Today I’ve… agreed to sell it. All a bit sudden, but a little while ago I put my info into Motorway to see it’s likely value, just out of curiosity. The valuation was circa. £14.5k. I then got an email saying the valuation was £16,800, so I thought I’d complete the process, send pics, and actually speak to them. That led to it going up for sale with a reserved of £17,250. It sold for just over £17,700.

I’m now in contact with a dealer who’s buying it, and spending my time on Autotrader working out what’s next. Oh, and I asked DMS to remove the remap today… that was a shocker on the way home!

Funny how things work out sometimes.

What age spec and mileage is it? Would you reccomend selling that way then I have thought about giving it a try but don't know anyone else who has used motorway.

Standard non-PP GTi, DSG, 5-door, MK7.5, 17’ plate. Boggo standard, 49k miles.

So far Motorway themselves have been superb. The process is easy, their comms is good, they’ve followed up since I agreed a deal to make sure everything was OK and the buyer had been in touch.

At the moment I’m in the hands of the buyer. They’ve contacted me for info (service history, photo of the V5C, bank details, etc) and I’m now just waiting for a collection date from the third party they use.
This is the bit that’s likely to vary each time; Motorway are on the sideline at the moment and I imagine some buyers are better to deal with than others.

From what I’ve experienced so far I’d definitely recommended it. The process and service has been great and the price was higher than I expected… I just hope the buyers collection service hurry up now!

Thanks sounds decent may give them a go when I sell mine  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 02 June 2021, 14:47

Quote from: Rob_benton on 01 June 2021, 22:23

Quote from: Sootchucker on 01 June 2021, 22:00

Quote from: Norwich7point5 on 01 June 2021, 16:16

That's gleaming! It puts mine to shame :o

Sootchucker; where did you get that battery cover from please? Looks much neater than that tatty fabric thing.

AliExpress

Do you have the link please as the last time I looked, there was different sizes. Thanks

It was from a seller on Aliexpress called Autogo store, and was listed as "Engine Protective Cover Battery Dustproof Waterproof Protective Cover for Skoda Kodiaq Octavia 5E (A7) for VW Tiguan L 16-18"

Unfortunately when I went back into my account, this seller doesn't seem to sell them anymore - sorry

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 02 June 2021, 14:52

Quote from: nunchuck on 01 June 2021, 23:27

Quote from: Norwich7point5 on 01 June 2021, 16:16

That's gleaming! It puts mine to shame :o

Sootchucker; where did you get that battery cover from please? Looks much neater than that tatty fabric thing.

looks great , what cleaning products did you use
thanks

Nothing special really. Used my Meguiars APC (diluted 2:1) in a spray bottle and an assortment of detailing brushes of different sizes,  working into all the little nooks and crannies. Then used a hose pipe with a very small and fine stream to target a wash down afterwards (avoiding any major electrical items). Dried off with a number of pre-used microfibre towels. All plastics then dressed with Aerospace 101 protectant, and some of the shiny metal pipes cleaned with a metal polish and buffed up.

To be honest, it wasn't filthy to begin with (as I do try and keep on top of it), but was more dusty than anything.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ceefeesh on 02 June 2021, 16:05

Booked my car in to have the fuel flap sorted out before the expiry of my original warranty and have the car checked for any potential problems. Connected to We Connect Go for the first time in ages and it updated the control modules. It showed two potential faults, one for ABS and the other for Engine Management but there are no warning lights on the dash. The inspection next week will tell. I spoke to the service dept who tell me I have no software updates due.The app also kindly told me I have driven efficiently 96%, 96% gentle driving style, 89% brake and  91% acceleration, amongst other analytics. I am not sure if that’s a compliment or criticism! 😂 I also received an email from VW offering me savings to buy an extended warranty which the service manger says he will discuss with me when I take the car in. 🤔

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 06 June 2021, 14:44

Resprayed my hubs as at the weekend I thought I'd paint two gloss black to see how they blended into the car, then hated them pretty much straight away. So found a spare few hours and jacked it up and stripped all four of them back to bare metal and then gave them 3 coats of graphene primer then 3 coats of Hammerite smooth silver paint.

Excuse the dirty alloys.

(https://i.postimg.cc/RVyGv54N/IMG-0018.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/cr7fczKS)

(https://i.postimg.cc/5yG59LcZ/IMG-0019.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/N262pyj4)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: nunchuck on 06 June 2021, 16:13

very nice looks top job   did you spray primer/paint or brush ?

thanks

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 06 June 2021, 18:36

Cracking job willni, I need to sort out my rear hubs too. I hope I get them even half as good as yours but I'm rather impatient and a bit slapdash at the best of times..... :embarrassed:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 06 June 2021, 19:33

Gave it a quick ONR wipe down. Looks much better for it

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 06 June 2021, 19:50

Quote from: nunchuck on 06 June 2021, 16:13

very nice looks top job   did you spray primer/paint or brush ?

thanks

I sprayed all the coats, I previously brushed mine and once the dirt got in the lines it annoyed me. Just taped up the caliper, disc face and mounting surface.

Quote from: Watts on 06 June 2021, 18:36

Cracking job willni, I need to sort out my rear hubs too. I hope I get them even half as good as yours but I'm rather impatient and a bit slapdash at the best of times..... :embarrassed:

We can all get like that, definitely worth waiting until you are feeling more patient  :grin: the graphene primer dries extremely fast I'd say maybe in 5-6 minutes between coats, then the hammerite dried fairly quickly as well 10-15 mins between coats.

I used these brass brushes (https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B008PQB3QG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) on the ryobi drill (the ultimate machine of the dyi'er  :wink:) and it made light work of it, used a fully charged battery per side of the car.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: zainahmed48 on 07 June 2021, 00:25

Fitted a rieger rear diffuser :grin:

(https://i.postimg.cc/jS4sgF9F/914-B66-A3-0-C2-C-4-E16-9-BF0-FB9396-D513-D4.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/dhDPD4J2)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 07 June 2021, 15:33

That looks superb

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 08 June 2021, 08:42

Quote from: zainahmed48 on 07 June 2021, 00:25

Fitted a rieger rear diffuser :grin:

(https://i.postimg.cc/jS4sgF9F/914-B66-A3-0-C2-C-4-E16-9-BF0-FB9396-D513-D4.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/dhDPD4J2)

Looks fantastic especially against the grey.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: zainahmed48 on 10 June 2021, 03:37

Quote from: sjw on 07 June 2021, 15:33

That looks superb

Quote from: willni on 08 June 2021, 08:42

Quote from: zainahmed48 on 07 June 2021, 00:25

Fitted a rieger rear diffuser :grin:

(https://i.postimg.cc/jS4sgF9F/914-B66-A3-0-C2-C-4-E16-9-BF0-FB9396-D513-D4.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/dhDPD4J2)

Looks fantastic especially against the grey.

Appreciate it guys! :grin: more to come :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 10 June 2021, 07:43

Quote from: zainahmed48 on 10 June 2021, 03:37

Appreciate it guys! :grin: more to come :wink:

Let me know if you take anymore photos, I'm tempted to buy the plain grey one and get it painted textured again to match the plastics.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: DCmk3 on 10 June 2021, 08:43

(https://i.ibb.co/Xk023JD/20210606-075619.jpg)

Took it out for an early morning burn around the country roads  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 10 June 2021, 10:19

Quote from: DCmk3 on 10 June 2021, 08:43

(https://i.ibb.co/Xk023JD/20210606-075619.jpg)

Took it out for an early morning burn around the country roads  :whistle:

Your plate's fallen off matey

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: DCmk3 on 10 June 2021, 15:18

Quote from: sjw on 10 June 2021, 10:19

Your plate's fallen off matey

Don't you just hate it when that happens  :rolleyes:
Just for the pics of course.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CS#303 on 10 June 2021, 16:15

Gave it a vacuum clean. My special sheet of stainless steel is keeping the heel area from wearing pretty well  :wink:

(https://i.postimg.cc/W4WnpZZN/IMG-1019-2.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/HLszCzVv/IMG-1018-2.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 10 June 2021, 23:03

Nothing exciting just a wash and a coat of sealant, the light had gone by the time I go round to getting a proper photo, not a bad thing though as it takes 24 hours for the gloss to full come through the sealant.

(https://i.postimg.cc/hGdMD12g/IMG-0043.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/R3vwGKrb)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 11 June 2021, 07:00

Looks great, I love TR :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 13 June 2021, 10:38

Did a very big exciting mod today  :wink:, took out my rubber Weathertech mats for my carpet TCR mats, using an old rear GTD mat as a heel protector


(https://i.postimg.cc/j5jFH2z5/IMG-0058.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/yJwjBVp4)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: zainahmed48 on 14 June 2021, 03:38

Quote from: willni on 10 June 2021, 07:43

Quote from: zainahmed48 on 10 June 2021, 03:37

Appreciate it guys! :grin: more to come :wink:

Let me know if you take anymore photos, I'm tempted to buy the plain grey one and get it painted textured again to match the plastics.

Here’s a handful I took in the last few days! Pictures really don’t do it justice though

(https://i.postimg.cc/LX9JWX2J/4-DB7-AFB4-8-BE3-47-E9-9-D0-C-F03-E6-CA0-C0-C4.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/xkZjJ9kQ)

(https://i.postimg.cc/vB04wsZ3/C11675-D0-DD9-E-4243-BC94-4820676858-AB.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/tZVqF8Px)

(https://i.postimg.cc/3wH4g1qC/E1-D2-FDAA-82-FE-4567-8401-5-FE6708-A25-CC.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/RWXZm74N)

(https://i.postimg.cc/d0m7ndPM/E3-FBFFC3-6-DAB-4-AFB-AA65-429195-D49761.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/gwjk2x24)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Lordie on 14 June 2021, 20:52

Can't park on those squiggly lines in the 3rd picture. Police have been notified  :whistle: Joke

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ceefeesh on 16 June 2021, 16:14

Today I extended the warranty cover on my car for one year  from the end of the month. Currently 11,100 miles and turns 3 at the end of June. Recently I was contacted re VW All-In, which was for two years and provides a warranty, break down cover and MoTs. That’s not what I wanted and when I asked about only a warranty the dealer didn’t engage. Today I received an email from VW and I chose it with £100 excess for coverage for all included components, £267 for the year. I am okay with that for peace of mind  and hope I don’t need it. I intend to change my car before this time next year.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 16 June 2021, 19:10

Yesterday afternoon I picked up my Clubsport, had a quick mess around with it last night trying to get my head round all the controls and head unit.

Today, as I asked them not to valet it, I've spent most of the day cleaning the already clean interior.

Really pleased with it so far, everything's as it should be, not uncovered any nasty surprises.

When importing music to Jukebox it reports 12gb hdd available??  Thought they had 64gg hdd??

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 16 June 2021, 19:42

Quote from: madstaff on 16 June 2021, 19:10

Yesterday afternoon I picked up my Clubsport, had a quick mess around with it last night trying to get my head round all the controls and head unit.

Today, as I asked them not to valet it, I've spent most of the day cleaning the already clean interior.

Really pleased with it so far, everything's as it should be, not uncovered any nasty surprises.

When importing music to Jukebox it reports 12gb hdd available??  Thought they had 64gg hdd??

Would you consider getting the front end wrapped in PPF if there's very few stone chips?

Can't comment on the Jukebox I just run spotify as it's handier.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 17 June 2021, 16:34

Wash day today, first since January :embarrassed:

(https://i.postimg.cc/3wkXqPch/20210617-162509.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Z9hvBDms)

(https://i.postimg.cc/mrKYW8vH/20210617-162353.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/wtcyhcTq)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 17 June 2021, 16:47

Looking fantastic!
It's come up really well, I assume you had a serious wax or ceramic coat treatment to protect it since January?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 17 June 2021, 16:52

Quote from: clubsport on 17 June 2021, 16:47

Looking fantastic!
It's come up really well, I assume you had a serious wax or ceramic coat treatment to protect it since January?

No....

Last wash before the January one was in September when it was waxed.....

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 17 June 2021, 17:38

Wow!... that's a decent wax you use in that case!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mistac on 17 June 2021, 18:45

Sold it. Just my personal and family circumstances. Been a pleasure being part of this forum though. Stay safe and happy motoring

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 17 June 2021, 19:29

Quote from: mistac on 17 June 2021, 18:45

Sold it. Just my personal and family circumstances. Been a pleasure being part of this forum though. Stay safe and happy motoring

That's a shame, no need to be a stranger though, I'm sure you still have plenty of experience that will be of interest to others :smiley:. All the best!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 17 June 2021, 19:33

Quote from: clubsport on 17 June 2021, 17:38

Wow!... that's a decent wax you use in that case!

Thanks for the comments :smiley: The wax is FinishKare 1000P and does have a good life. I doubled up with a top layer of their Pink paste wax too. I like it, gives good results and it's a decent price. Although it might be that with the amount of muck that's been on the car continuously it's had very little exposure for it to degrade :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mistac on 17 June 2021, 21:58

Quote from: Watts on 17 June 2021, 19:29

Quote from: mistac on 17 June 2021, 18:45

Sold it. Just my personal and family circumstances. Been a pleasure being part of this forum though. Stay safe and happy motoring

That's a shame, no need to be a stranger though, I'm sure you still have plenty of experience that will be of interest to others :smiley:. All the best!

What’s. Thanks, always found you very helpful. I’m staying within the VW group, getting a Skoda Karoq (With virtual cockpit of course 😀) so the good and bad it’s fairly similar I guess

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 19 June 2021, 12:15

Fired the car up for sale today after a house and if it sells it sells, not fussed if it doesn't. Spec Below:

2 Services with a VW Service Plan remaining, 20 months Volkswagen Warranty, 6,560 miles. Front end (Bumper, Bonnet,Wings) Gloss Black B Pillars and boot lip wrapped in PPF 3 months ago along with a 5 year ceramic coat. Rear of the Roof wrapped black, mirror caps painted gloss black (originals in red wrapped as well).

2019 GTI PP, 3 Door, DSG, Tornado Red, serviced at 2k and 4k, Climate Windscreen, Panoramic Roof, Vienna Leather, Dynaudio, Pro Navigation with gesture control, 19" Santiagos, TCR mats, Boot liner. Michelin Pilot Sport 4S's at 7mm.

Can be sold with Genuine T-Roc Pretorias or a private reg of 'WIB 210' for extra.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 19 June 2021, 12:35

Willni, I've always admired your car a really really nice example. Stunning.

Shame your selling. GLWS.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 19 June 2021, 12:44

Quote from: madstaff on 19 June 2021, 12:35

Willni, I've always admired your car a really really nice example. Stunning.

Shame your selling. GLWS.

Thanks I must admit if it sells I'd be sad to see it go, it was going to be a forever car (hence all the wrap) along with my Ed30, but with the way prices are at the minute it'd be silly not to. Plus it will leave room for a TCR in 3 years :evil:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 19 June 2021, 19:05

Technically yesterday. Taken it on holiday. A couple of days in Norfolk at my Mum's then on Monday up to Stockton to see my sister and BiL. The weather was filthy on the drive up yesterday undoing much of the previous day's washing efforts.

(https://i.postimg.cc/Qtf5w2zq/20210619-185956.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/KkgRgHxK)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Meister on 19 June 2021, 19:18

Quote from: willni on 19 June 2021, 12:15

Fired the car up for sale today after a house and if it sells it sells, not fussed if it doesn't. Spec Below:

2 Services with a VW Service Plan remaining, 20 months Volkswagen Warranty, 6,560 miles. Front end (Bumper, Bonnet,Wings) Gloss Black B Pillars and boot lip wrapped in PPF 3 months ago along with a 5 year ceramic coat. Rear of the Roof wrapped black, mirror caps painted gloss black (originals in red wrapped as well).

2019 GTI PP, 3 Door, DSG, Tornado Red, serviced at 2k and 4k, Climate Windscreen, Panoramic Roof, Vienna Leather, Dynaudio, Pro Navigation with gesture control, 19" Santiagos, TCR mats, Boot liner. Michelin Pilot Sport 4S's at 7mm.

Can be sold with Genuine T-Roc Pretorias or a private reg of 'WIB 210' for extra.

Great spec! I would be very interested... Can't find a way to private message on here, but would love to chat about the car :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 20 June 2021, 11:12

Quote from: Meister on 19 June 2021, 19:18

Quote from: willni on 19 June 2021, 12:15

Fired the car up for sale today after a house and if it sells it sells, not fussed if it doesn't. Spec Below:

2 Services with a VW Service Plan remaining, 20 months Volkswagen Warranty, 6,560 miles. Front end (Bumper, Bonnet,Wings) Gloss Black B Pillars and boot lip wrapped in PPF 3 months ago along with a 5 year ceramic coat. Rear of the Roof wrapped black, mirror caps painted gloss black (originals in red wrapped as well).

2019 GTI PP, 3 Door, DSG, Tornado Red, serviced at 2k and 4k, Climate Windscreen, Panoramic Roof, Vienna Leather, Dynaudio, Pro Navigation with gesture control, 19" Santiagos, TCR mats, Boot liner. Michelin Pilot Sport 4S's at 7mm.

Can be sold with Genuine T-Roc Pretorias or a private reg of 'WIB 210' for extra.

Great spec! I would be very interested... Can't find a way to private message on here, but would love to chat about the car :)

If you have instagram I can give you my email or number through there  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 20 June 2021, 16:55

Nothing too exciting just a wash after some fishing. Funny that the camera can't actually capture the actual shine of it, it looks dull!  :grin:


(https://i.postimg.cc/x1zXQ2xn/IMG-0108-2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ZWJbP1zM)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: baka on 23 June 2021, 16:38

Finally got around to putting some cable ties on the bonnet release junction box, so that's one less thing to go wrong.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 23 June 2021, 17:50

Added the rear wishbone aerodynamic covers from the MK8. These are supposed to prevent stone damage to the rear wishbones but mainly aid the aerodynamics and air flow over the rear suspension resulting in a slightly quieter rear end and allegedly slight better fuel consumption. Not sure if they will actually do anything but I’ll let you know. All the parts and fixings only cost £25 anyway. Excuse the dirty undercarriage.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51266386888_6d33b14928_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2m7eCJd)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51267238745_d22b51ac59_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2m7iZXp)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51267238785_17b23fcf19_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2m7iZY6)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51267238885_6c3a6dd029_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2m7iZZP)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 23 June 2021, 18:25

Quote from: baka on 23 June 2021, 16:38

Finally got around to putting some cable ties on the bonnet release junction box, so that's one less thing to go wrong.

One of the first things I did to my Clubsport when I got it last week.

Along with vacuuming, cleaning and treating all the interior.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Al1040 on 23 June 2021, 20:19

I have a set in the garage that have just arrived, hope to get around to fitting soon.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: chas.s on 24 June 2021, 13:00

Washed the car then used the wax that Watts recommended a few days ago (FinishKare 1000P).
First time used, very impressed. Interesting to see how it lasts.
 
(https://i.postimg.cc/VkYpNxvM/IMG-2027.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/w7G0fbhT)

(https://i.postimg.cc/KYWHJ4Nr/IMG-2028.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/yJFjN12k)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: davo245 on 24 June 2021, 13:59

Quote from: Sootchucker on 23 June 2021, 17:50

Added the rear wishbone aerodynamic covers from the MK8. These are supposed to prevent stone damage to the rear wishbones but mainly aid the aerodynamics and air flow over the rear suspension resulting in a slightly quieter rear end and allegedly slight better fuel consumption. Not sure if they will actually do anything but I’ll let you know. All the parts and fixings only cost £25 anyway. Excuse the dirty undercarriage.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51266386888_6d33b14928_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2m7eCJd)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51267238745_d22b51ac59_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2m7iZXp)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51267238785_17b23fcf19_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2m7iZY6)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51267238885_6c3a6dd029_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2m7iZZP)

Looks decent does that! Easy to fit ir need modding to suit?
Do you have a link to parts required?

Do they make any difference or have you not noticed as yet?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 24 June 2021, 16:04

Quote from: davo245 on 24 June 2021, 13:59

Looks decent does that! Easy to fit ir need modding to suit?
Do you have a link to parts required?

Do they make any difference or have you not noticed as yet?

Have a read here - https://www.golfmk7.com/forums/index.php?threads/how-to-retro-fit-the-mk8-rear-suspension-aero-covers-or-stone-guards-to-a-mk7-golf.375175/

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: baka on 24 June 2021, 16:53

Quote from: madstaff on 23 June 2021, 18:25

Quote from: baka on 23 June 2021, 16:38

Finally got around to putting some cable ties on the bonnet release junction box, so that's one less thing to go wrong.

One of the first things I did to my Clubsport when I got it last week.

Along with vacuuming, cleaning and treating all the interior.

Very sensible, I had visions of it breaking just as I went to fix it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 24 June 2021, 19:41

Quote from: chas.s on 24 June 2021, 13:00

Washed the car then used the wax that Watts recommended a few days ago (FinishKare 1000P).
First time used, very impressed. Interesting to see how it lasts.
 
(https://i.postimg.cc/VkYpNxvM/IMG-2027.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/w7G0fbhT)

(https://i.postimg.cc/KYWHJ4Nr/IMG-2028.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/yJFjN12k)

Glad you like it and your car looks great :smiley:

Driven back home after a nice few days away. 260 miles today and 44mpg! Was forced to do quite a few long sections at 60mph which helped if a little frustrating.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Meister on 24 June 2021, 22:34

Quote from: willni on 20 June 2021, 11:12

Quote from: Meister on 19 June 2021, 19:18

Quote from: willni on 19 June 2021, 12:15

Fired the car up for sale today after a house and if it sells it sells, not fussed if it doesn't. Spec Below:

2 Services with a VW Service Plan remaining, 20 months Volkswagen Warranty, 6,560 miles. Front end (Bumper, Bonnet,Wings) Gloss Black B Pillars and boot lip wrapped in PPF 3 months ago along with a 5 year ceramic coat. Rear of the Roof wrapped black, mirror caps painted gloss black (originals in red wrapped as well).

2019 GTI PP, 3 Door, DSG, Tornado Red, serviced at 2k and 4k, Climate Windscreen, Panoramic Roof, Vienna Leather, Dynaudio, Pro Navigation with gesture control, 19" Santiagos, TCR mats, Boot liner. Michelin Pilot Sport 4S's at 7mm.

Can be sold with Genuine T-Roc Pretorias or a private reg of 'WIB 210' for extra.

Great spec! I would be very interested... Can't find a way to private message on here, but would love to chat about the car :)

If you have instagram I can give you my email or number through there  :smiley:

Hi, yes my instagram is Rob_Collins_Art

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Splashalot on 25 June 2021, 06:35

Quote from: baka on 23 June 2021, 16:38

Finally got around to putting some cable ties on the bonnet release junction box, so that's one less thing to go wrong.

Don't suppose you could post a photo?  I'm having trouble getting my head around this - what goes where, so to speak.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 25 June 2021, 07:39

There’s a picture at the beginning of this thread over on vwroc.com forum;

https://www.vwroc.com/forums/topic/28638-bonnet-catch-broken/?tab=comments#comment-441179

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 25 June 2021, 08:28

Quote from: SRGTD on 25 June 2021, 07:39

There’s a picture at the beginning of this thread over on vwroc.com forum;

https://www.vwroc.com/forums/topic/28638-bonnet-catch-broken/?tab=comments#comment-441179

Not read all that, buts its a good idea to lubricate the bonnet catch mechanism too.

A stiff hard to pull bonnet catch is asking for trouble from the already fragile plastic cable junction box.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Splashalot on 25 June 2021, 10:48

Quote from: SRGTD on 25 June 2021, 07:39

There’s a picture at the beginning of this thread over on vwroc.com forum;

https://www.vwroc.com/forums/topic/28638-bonnet-catch-broken/?tab=comments#comment-441179

Thanks!

Tomorrow's project.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 25 June 2021, 11:27

I'm in a 21 plate MK7.5 e-Golf courtesy car today (I guess there's no MK8 e-Golf?).

Never an issue on the old GTD or R I had, but on this thing, the doors close with a very un-VW-like "Clang". Anyone got that with their 7.5? I'm presuming it's missing some kind of film or sound deadening  on the doors or the door seals are doing a poor job of giving you that air cushion that makes the doors close with a "whump".

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Rudedog on 25 June 2021, 12:05

Mine still makes a 'Golf' noise but NO where near what I was used to from my previous Mk5.

The whole car is built 'lighter' so not really a surprise, a bit disconcerting when I washed it for the first time and the wings reflexed with only light pressure!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: baka on 25 June 2021, 16:03

Quote from: Splashalot on 25 June 2021, 06:35

Don't suppose you could post a photo?  I'm having trouble getting my head around this - what goes where, so to speak.

It looks just like that picture in the VWROC thread.  :grin:

It can take some persuasion to get the zip ties behind it, and it won't sit flat on it's mounts once you've done it, other than that it's straight forward.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Rudedog on 26 June 2021, 12:27

Thought about doing this today, mine looks slightly different but that might just be the colours... what is the basic idea behind the zip ties?

Is it to attach the junction box to the car or to make sure the plastic box doesn't pop open when the wire is pulled?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 26 June 2021, 12:41

Quote from: Rudedog on 26 June 2021, 12:27

Thought about doing this today, mine looks slightly different but that might just be the colours... what is the basic idea behind the zip ties?

Is it to attach the junction box to the car or to make sure the plastic box doesn't pop open when the wire is pulled?

I think its to stop the cable popping out when the plastic housing breaks and opens up releasing the cable.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Carbon VW on 26 June 2021, 13:38

(https://i.postimg.cc/yx9VfNtq/2-CDC514-F-5-DCB-491-B-A4-B2-D979-FFAB9-B6-D.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/3085N339)

(https://i.postimg.cc/WpJbp939/3095-B4-CD-2-DB1-4-C6-B-8263-C0752-FA17-D5-D.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/F1NQDV0c)

(https://i.postimg.cc/6Q5p9t2R/3-B706-A37-B1-BF-45-C1-86-FD-2-B700-D413-D34.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/0zFsngC2)
Got it ready for a GTi show that’s on tomorrow. Not bad IMO for an almost 8 year old car. Had to replace the engine coolant temp sensor last week. All good now.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 26 June 2021, 13:57

Looks very nice,  carbon grey is a lovely colour when polished up like that.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 26 June 2021, 14:04

Quote from: Carbon VW on 26 June 2021, 13:38

Got it ready for a GTi show that’s on tomorrow. Not bad IMO for an almost 8 year old car. Had to replace the engine coolant temp sensor last week. All good now.

@Carbon VW; Looks great :cool:. Carbon grey with anthracite VW Rotary alloy wheels is a great combination, not that I’m biased (my mk6 GTD was Carbon Grey with anthracite Rotary alloys) :smiley:.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Carbon VW on 26 June 2021, 18:24

Quote from: SRGTD on 26 June 2021, 14:04

Quote from: Carbon VW on 26 June 2021, 13:38

Got it ready for a GTi show that’s on tomorrow. Not bad IMO for an almost 8 year old car. Had to replace the engine coolant temp sensor last week. All good now.

@Carbon VW; Looks great :cool:. Carbon grey with anthracite VW Rotary alloy wheels is a great combination, not that I’m biased (my mk6 GTD was Carbon Grey with anthracite Rotary alloys) :smiley:.

Appreciation from a forum member like you is high praise indeed  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 26 June 2021, 19:25

Quote from: Carbon VW on 26 June 2021, 18:24

Quote from: SRGTD on 26 June 2021, 14:04

Quote from: Carbon VW on 26 June 2021, 13:38

Got it ready for a GTi show that’s on tomorrow. Not bad IMO for an almost 8 year old car. Had to replace the engine coolant temp sensor last week. All good now.

@Carbon VW; Looks great :cool:. Carbon grey with anthracite VW Rotary alloy wheels is a great combination, not that I’m biased (my mk6 GTD was Carbon Grey with anthracite Rotary alloys) :smiley:.

Appreciation from a forum member like you is high praise indeed  :laugh:

Thanks! :smiley:. Wish I still had my Rotary alloys - they’re my favourites of any wheels I’ve had on my VW’s. Unfortunately they’re the wrong bolt pattern for my Polo GTI+ :angry:.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 26 June 2021, 20:07

Quote from: SRGTD on 26 June 2021, 19:25

Quote from: Carbon VW on 26 June 2021, 18:24

Quote from: SRGTD on 26 June 2021, 14:04

Quote from: Carbon VW on 26 June 2021, 13:38

Got it ready for a GTi show that’s on tomorrow. Not bad IMO for an almost 8 year old car. Had to replace the engine coolant temp sensor last week. All good now.

@Carbon VW; Looks great :cool:. Carbon grey with anthracite VW Rotary alloy wheels is a great combination, not that I’m biased (my mk6 GTD was Carbon Grey with anthracite Rotary alloys) :smiley:.

Appreciation from a forum member like you is high praise indeed  :laugh:

Thanks! :smiley:. Wish I still had my Rotary alloys - they’re my favourites of any wheels I’ve had on my VW’s. Unfortunately they’re the wrong bolt pattern for my Polo GTI+ :angry:.

Not try and source a set of the mk4 R32 Aristos? Should be same bolt battern but not sure on the rest of the specs since time has moved on.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 26 June 2021, 20:46

Quote from: willni on 26 June 2021, 20:07

Quote from: SRGTD on 26 June 2021, 19:25

Quote from: Carbon VW on 26 June 2021, 18:24

Quote from: SRGTD on 26 June 2021, 14:04

Quote from: Carbon VW on 26 June 2021, 13:38

Got it ready for a GTi show that’s on tomorrow. Not bad IMO for an almost 8 year old car. Had to replace the engine coolant temp sensor last week. All good now.

@Carbon VW; Looks great :cool:. Carbon grey with anthracite VW Rotary alloy wheels is a great combination, not that I’m biased (my mk6 GTD was Carbon Grey with anthracite Rotary alloys) :smiley:.

Appreciation from a forum member like you is high praise indeed  :laugh:

Thanks! :smiley:. Wish I still had my Rotary alloys - they’re my favourites of any wheels I’ve had on my VW’s. Unfortunately they’re the wrong bolt pattern for my Polo GTI+ :angry:.

Not try and source a set of the mk4 R32 Aristos? Should be same bolt battern but not sure on the rest of the specs since time has moved on.

The R32 Aristos are 7.5J x 18” ET38 with 15 spokes and yes, they have the same 5x100 bolt pattern as the Polo. I don’t really like alloys with more that 12 spokes, otherwise I think they look a bit too ‘busy’ and the more spokes, the more of a chore they can be to clean.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 27 June 2021, 07:24

Quote from: SRGTD on 26 June 2021, 20:46

Quote from: willni on 26 June 2021, 20:07

Quote from: SRGTD on 26 June 2021, 19:25

Quote from: Carbon VW on 26 June 2021, 18:24

Quote from: SRGTD on 26 June 2021, 14:04

Quote from: Carbon VW on 26 June 2021, 13:38

Got it ready for a GTi show that’s on tomorrow. Not bad IMO for an almost 8 year old car. Had to replace the engine coolant temp sensor last week. All good now.

@Carbon VW; Looks great :cool:. Carbon grey with anthracite VW Rotary alloy wheels is a great combination, not that I’m biased (my mk6 GTD was Carbon Grey with anthracite Rotary alloys) :smiley:.

Appreciation from a forum member like you is high praise indeed  :laugh:

Thanks! :smiley:. Wish I still had my Rotary alloys - they’re my favourites of any wheels I’ve had on my VW’s. Unfortunately they’re the wrong bolt pattern for my Polo GTI+ :angry:.

Not try and source a set of the mk4 R32 Aristos? Should be same bolt battern but not sure on the rest of the specs since time has moved on.

The R32 Aristos are 7.5J x 18” ET38 with 15 spokes and yes, they have the same 5x100 bolt pattern as the Polo. I don’t really like alloys with more that 12 spokes, otherwise I think they look a bit too ‘busy’ and the more spokes, the more of a chore they can be to clean.

Fair enough, suppose they won't look the same without the vr6 soundtrack  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 27 June 2021, 16:49

When I did the new rear wishbone Deflectors from the MK8 Golf last week I noticed that end ends of the adaptive dampers control valves were looking a little crusty (a quite common problem), so today I wire brushed and sanded them, then gave the ends a coat of hammorite smooth gloss black ( just to keep it at bay a little longer).

Would have been rude not to give the underside and arches a good clean too. Also touched up stone chips on the rear wishbones that were just starting to rust.Here are the painted valve ends. Not overly pretty but should at least make them last a little longer.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51274172351_5ae86967f4_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2m7Vx5k)

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 27 June 2021, 16:58

A very tidy job there! Especially the wheelarch liners. What did you use to clean them?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 27 June 2021, 18:52

Changed the Pollen Filter for a MANN Interior Filter FP 26 009 – FreciousPlus, cabin smells a little fresher which is nice, mainly changed to help with the flowers that like to bully me in summer :wink:

Also went round with Koch Chemie Motorplast and coated the window rubbers and external plastics, leaves them a nice fresher black. Not sure if it will run down the paintwork from the windows seals, but not sure what else I could put on them. It's very good for rubber mats if anyone is after something.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 27 June 2021, 19:22

Quote from: Watts on 27 June 2021, 16:58

A very tidy job there! Especially the wheelarch liners. What did you use to clean them?

Thanks. Just Surfex HD 1:2 in a foaming bottle liberally sprayed on, worked in with a brush then power washed off. Dead simple really.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 27 June 2021, 20:27

Quote from: Sootchucker on 27 June 2021, 19:22

Quote from: Watts on 27 June 2021, 16:58

A very tidy job there! Especially the wheelarch liners. What did you use to clean them?

Thanks. Just Surfex HD 1:2 in a foaming bottle liberally sprayed on, worked in with a brush then power washed off. Dead simple really.

Thanks :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: baka on 28 June 2021, 17:21

Got some new insurance quotes:

Standard £290
Remapped £360
Remapped + OEM upgraded Alloys £310

Add mods, save money, lol.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 28 June 2021, 17:48

Quote from: baka on 28 June 2021, 17:21

Got some new insurance quotes:

Standard £290
Remapped £360
Remapped + OEM upgraded Alloys £310

Add mods, save money, lol.

That’s just bizarre - assuming all the quotes were from the same insurance company, I wonder what the logic is for Remap + OEM upgrade alloys being £50 cheaper than Remap only?

So if fitting upgraded OEM alloys reduces the premium by £50, if you just go for the upgraded alloys on a standard car without the remap, I wonder if that would reduce the standard premium to £240?  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: baka on 28 June 2021, 18:25

Quote from: SRGTD on 28 June 2021, 17:48

That’s just bizarre - assuming all the quotes were from the same insurance company, I wonder what the logic is for Remap + OEM upgrade alloys being £50 cheaper than Remap only?

So if fitting upgraded OEM alloys reduces the premium by £50, if you just go for the upgraded alloys on a standard car without the remap, I wonder if that would reduce the standard premium to £240?  :grin:

Just ran it through Go Compare again with just the alloys........ £258!

So, er, money saving tip, add wheels.  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 29 June 2021, 22:05

Got a run out this evening to finally through it into the corners, very surprised at how competent it is on rough rounds and round corners.


(https://i.postimg.cc/G2b5CtzX/IMG-0162-2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/mc6w3bv9)

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ceefeesh on 29 June 2021, 22:52

Spelga or the Deer's meadow?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 29 June 2021, 22:59

Quote from: Ceefeesh on 29 June 2021, 22:52

Spelga or the Deer's meadow?

Spelga. Out to Kilkeel and back  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Toeman on 30 June 2021, 07:04

Lovely motor and views have you had any interest in her selling it

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 30 June 2021, 08:48

Nice view, sceneries not bad either.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 30 June 2021, 09:34

Quote from: Toeman on 30 June 2021, 07:04

Lovely motor and views have you had any interest in her selling it

I've put it up twice and taken it down twice, I've had a few enquiries one person wanted it for 6 months while waiting on their car to be built! (Must've been a Bentley to make a golf look cheap!)

To be fair I have it up at a price I feel is high but in reality it's fair for the PPF film, 2 services included and 18 months warranty. But I can't bring myself to sell it, because it's a stupidly good car for everyday  :smiley:

Also it's been 6 months since the last oil change, so I'll need to book that soon.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Toeman on 30 June 2021, 19:37

Just hold onto it will. Absolute minter you have  shud meet up with you some day 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 30 June 2021, 20:14

Quote from: Toeman on 30 June 2021, 19:37

Just hold onto it will. Absolute minter you have  shud meet up with you some day

I'm thinking I will be, having spoken to someone in VAG group the climate dials on newer golfs definitely isn't for me or many people apparently, and I'd only end up putting the money into a trying to get a mk1 or mk2 golf by mistake.

But we should hopefully have some sort of GTI-NI meet soon enough, if you're for going to Eurotreffen I'm tempted to go.

Also for anyone that wants it below makes a nice computer wallpaper  :smiley:


(https://i.postimg.cc/fW36Vxzd/IMG-0159.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/PNj6cv8f)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Meister on 02 July 2021, 17:52

I fitted my new BBS XR 19'' alloys last week, replacing the standard 18'' parkers.

I tend to overthink everything visual about my cars, and was unsure at first, but I really do think these wheels are handsome and actually look like they are made for the mk7.5. The car drives far more smoothly on the larger rims too, which was unexpected!


(https://i.postimg.cc/cCZt0TQL/DSC02895.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/NjVy5Q1V/DSC02898.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/hPY40pfQ/Edited.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 04 July 2021, 13:44

Managed to find some of the old leaded fuel, definitely feels faster plus I can hear colours now!  :wink:

Considering putting a set of Eibach Pro springs on it (standard shocks) and a set of 5mm spacers on the rear, but I'm not sure if I could keep the mudflaps if I do. (Yes mudflaps it's a Northern Irish thing get used to it  :tongue:)

(https://i.postimg.cc/vZCDhkCs/IMG-0209.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/9DtWF8W8)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: My other womans a vw. on 04 July 2021, 15:13

Nowt wrong with mudflaps,I actually think the GTI looks better with them fitted.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SionOnTheCob on 04 July 2021, 15:49

Made her dirty  :laugh:

Took her to the beach. Kids decided it was better full of sand  :cry:

Still undecided on whether to change alloys or not....

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 04 July 2021, 17:49

Quote from: SionOnTheCob on 04 July 2021, 15:49

Still undecided on whether to change alloys or not....

Personally I think they look good, must be easy to clean, better ride than 19s and cheaper tyres :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SionOnTheCob on 04 July 2021, 19:10

True. Definitely looking into eibach lowering springs, spacers and splitter. Probably split over 3 paydays!  :laugh: :laugh:

Quote from: Watts on 04 July 2021, 17:49

Quote from: SionOnTheCob on 04 July 2021, 15:49

Still undecided on whether to change alloys or not....

Personally I think they look good, must be easy to clean, better ride than 19s and cheaper tyres :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 08 July 2021, 14:14

Replaced that stupid VW badge drain hose in the tailgate. £12 for 6 inches of rubber tube that you have to cut down to fit...until the next time!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jamie75 on 08 July 2021, 19:07

Full polish and ceramic coating done this week

(https://i.postimg.cc/wT0Xz50H/B307384-C-75-DF-49-D2-82-D3-4-D27-AFFFF412.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 08 July 2021, 19:23

Quote from: Jamie75 on 08 July 2021, 19:07

Full polish and ceramic coating done this week

(https://i.postimg.cc/wT0Xz50H/B307384-C-75-DF-49-D2-82-D3-4-D27-AFFFF412.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Looks great, especially with the proper amount of doors  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 08 July 2021, 23:14

Nothing myself, but got my Clubsport back after 2 weeks at VW having the clutch and flywheel replaced, after them submitting a potential warranty claim, which was subsequently refused, then ordering parts, blah, blah, blah.

Would have done it myself but the clutch slipped on the way home from collecting it so they have replaced it at no cost to me fortunately, £900 odd in parts and 9½ hours labour!!

Just glad to get my car back after "owning" it for 3 weeks, but being at VW for 2 weeks of those.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 09 July 2021, 06:15

9.5 hours to change a clutch and flywheel??

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 09 July 2021, 07:55

Quote from: Watts on 09 July 2021, 06:15

9.5 hours to change a clutch and flywheel??

They said about 7½ hours to change to the clutch and flywheel and a further 2 hours for an alignment check.

Apparently an alignment check is necessary as they have to loosen the subframe bolts to lower the subframe to get the box out, so they need to make sure the alignment is OK .

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jamie75 on 09 July 2021, 19:14

Quote from: willni on 08 July 2021, 19:23

Quote from: Jamie75 on 08 July 2021, 19:07

Full polish and ceramic coating done this week

(https://i.postimg.cc/wT0Xz50H/B307384-C-75-DF-49-D2-82-D3-4-D27-AFFFF412.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Looks great, especially with the proper amount of doors  :wink:

Thankyou.Well happy with the outcome of the detailing.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Rudedog on 09 July 2021, 21:29

Gave the car a quick wash (well that was yesterday evening after work) then went to Goodwood FoS today.

Very reduced event and no VW stand (although there rarely is), few cars on the electric 'into the future' stand for all makes.

Nice drive and makes a change to drive on smooth roads in W.Sussex.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SionOnTheCob on 10 July 2021, 08:21

Love this colour!

Quote from: Jamie75 on 08 July 2021, 19:07

Full polish and ceramic coating done this week

(https://i.postimg.cc/wT0Xz50H/B307384-C-75-DF-49-D2-82-D3-4-D27-AFFFF412.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 11 July 2021, 17:50

Given my Clubsport its first wash since I got it 3 weeks ago, granted VW had it for 2 weeks, so finally got round to giving my new snow-foam lance a try, followed by a good wash, and a wipe over with some Sonax BSD.

(https://i.postimg.cc/Y9mW0rbT/20210711-163924.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Really pleased with newly acquired Clubsport, as you really get to see its condition after a good wash and happy to report I've not unearthed any horrors.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Paul70 on 11 July 2021, 18:51

Car looks excellent Madstaff!

On a more general note, the ED40 and TCR look very different cars (to me at least) with just a few differences when I compare yours to the TCR above.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 11 July 2021, 19:34

Quote from: madstaff on 11 July 2021, 17:50

Given my Clubsport its first wash since I got it 3 weeks ago, granted VW had it for 2 weeks, so finally got round to giving my new snow-foam lance a try, followed by a good wash, and a wipe over with some Sonax BSD.

(https://i.postimg.cc/Y9mW0rbT/20210711-163924.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Really pleased with newly acquired Clubsport, as you really get to see its condition after a good wash and happy to report I've not unearthed any horrors.

The only horror I see is that I'm not driving it!  :drool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 11 July 2021, 20:13

Quote from: madstaff on 11 July 2021, 17:50

Really pleased with newly acquired Clubsport, as you really get to see its condition after a good wash and happy to report I've not unearthed any horrors.

Looks fantastic!

Quote from: Paul70 on 11 July 2021, 18:51

Car looks excellent Madstaff!

On a more general note, the ED40 and TCR look very different cars (to me at least) with just a few differences when I compare yours to the TCR above.

They are very different for two versions of the same car. I like them both for different reasons, the CS40 is more subtle yet has the look of intent with the big rear spoiler and I love the front bumper. The TCR though has a beefier more rugged look. Both great in their own way and I'd be happy with either.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 12 July 2021, 12:59

Quote from: Meister on 02 July 2021, 17:52

I fitted my new BBS XR 19'' alloys last week, replacing the standard 18'' parkers.

I tend to overthink everything visual about my cars, and was unsure at first, but I really do think these wheels are handsome and actually look like they are made for the mk7.5. The car drives far more smoothly on the larger rims too, which was unexpected!


(https://i.postimg.cc/cCZt0TQL/DSC02895.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/NjVy5Q1V/DSC02898.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/hPY40pfQ/Edited.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/gJ21Qb7z/edited.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

These look fab.
They work so well on the car visually, just like the GTI itself, a classic remastered.
Easy to clean too unlike BBS of yore!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 12 July 2021, 21:12

Quote from: Exonian on 12 July 2021, 12:59

Quote from: Meister on 02 July 2021, 17:52

I fitted my new BBS XR 19'' alloys last week, replacing the standard 18'' parkers.

I tend to overthink everything visual about my cars, and was unsure at first, but I really do think these wheels are handsome and actually look like they are made for the mk7.5. The car drives far more smoothly on the larger rims too, which was unexpected!


(https://i.postimg.cc/cCZt0TQL/DSC02895.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/NjVy5Q1V/DSC02898.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/hPY40pfQ/Edited.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/gJ21Qb7z/edited.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

These look fab.
They work so well on the car visually, just like the GTI itself, a classic remastered.
Easy to clean too unlike BBS of yore!

Would VW centre caps fit?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 12 July 2021, 22:53

Took my TCR for its first service and got the sat nav updated to try and fix the random poi issue I've had since day 1. Instead of the entire screen being filed by every poi possible this morning it decided to not show any at all 😄

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 13 July 2021, 08:30

Quote from: mcmaddy on 12 July 2021, 22:53

Took my TCR for its first service and got the sat nav updated to try and fix the random poi issue I've had since day 1. Instead of the entire screen being filed by every poi possible this morning it decided to not show any at all 😄

Mine never shows any.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 13 July 2021, 14:40

Quote from: Watts on 13 July 2021, 08:30

Quote from: mcmaddy on 12 July 2021, 22:53

Took my TCR for its first service and got the sat nav updated to try and fix the random poi issue I've had since day 1. Instead of the entire screen being filed by every poi possible this morning it decided to not show any at all 😄

Mine never shows any.

have you got the box ticked to show any Watts?

(https://i.postimg.cc/43RcJTv8/IMG-20210712-WA0001.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/k2wGczp8)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 13 July 2021, 15:44

I've not seen that menu, when I have tried to add things it has wanted me to go though a set up wizard which isn't convenient when driving! Still not got my nav updated yet as my sd card reader I ordered has gone missing in the post.... :angry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 13 July 2021, 16:00

Quote from: Watts on 13 July 2021, 15:44

I've not seen that menu, when I have tried to add things it has wanted me to go though a set up wizard which isn't convenient when driving! Still not got my nav updated yet as my sd card reader I ordered has gone missing in the post.... :angry:

would have been quicker and cheaper to just send me your card 👍

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Meister on 13 July 2021, 17:48

Quote from: Exonian on 12 July 2021, 12:59

Quote from: Meister on 02 July 2021, 17:52

I fitted my new BBS XR 19'' alloys last week, replacing the standard 18'' parkers.

I tend to overthink everything visual about my cars, and was unsure at first, but I really do think these wheels are handsome and actually look like they are made for the mk7.5. The car drives far more smoothly on the larger rims too, which was unexpected!


(https://i.postimg.cc/cCZt0TQL/DSC02895.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/NjVy5Q1V/DSC02898.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/hPY40pfQ/Edited.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/gJ21Qb7z/edited.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

These look fab.
They work so well on the car visually, just like the GTI itself, a classic remastered.
Easy to clean too unlike BBS of yore!

Many thanks! I really do love the wheels. They have beefed up the whole stance of the car and have really grown on me. Not yet cleaned them but I do anticipate they should be pretty easy to clean.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 13 July 2021, 17:51

Polished the rear lamps, as one had a couple of light scratches on the lens.
Bit of a polish with Menzerna 203 on a sponge pad, then a coating of Collinite 845, come up a treat.


(https://i.postimg.cc/0Q8rpv9W/20210713-130950.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 13 July 2021, 18:26

Quote from: Adam T7 on 12 July 2021, 21:12

Would VW centre caps fit?

From a personal point of view, BBS are the one brand that have even more heritage than the GTI itself and the two have been synonymous historically, so the BBS caps should stay.
I’ve never had a set of (aftermarket) BBS that took VW caps.

Quote from: Meister on 13 July 2021, 17:48

(https://i.postimg.cc/NjVy5Q1V/DSC02898.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)


Many thanks! I really do love the wheels. They have beefed up the whole stance of the car and have really grown on me. Not yet cleaned them but I do anticipate they should be pretty easy to clean.

Have you thought about wheel bolt covers?
SEAT ones should fit even though it’s too tight for VW ones.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ceefeesh on 13 July 2021, 19:05

For the first time in two and a half years I used my voice control to change the radio station. Pressed the button, says me to it, ‘Change station’. It says, ‘What DAB station do you want?’ I told it ‘Greatest Hits Radio’.  It says ‘Greatest Hits’. Voila, it was done. Amazing!  :grin:
Normally when I try to use it to ring someone, it goes wrong and it’s easier to use the favourite numbers screen. Luddite I am not.  I must see what else it can do! Volkswizard and your Mk 8 screen tips - hah! Maybe we need a thread on Voice Activation? 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 13 July 2021, 20:18

Quote from: Exonian on 13 July 2021, 18:26

Quote from: Adam T7 on 12 July 2021, 21:12

Would VW centre caps fit?

From a personal point of view, BBS are the one brand that have even more heritage than the GTI itself and the two have been synonymous historically, so the BBS caps should stay.
I’ve never had a set of (aftermarket) BBS that took VW caps.

Quote from: Meister on 13 July 2021, 17:48

(https://i.postimg.cc/NjVy5Q1V/DSC02898.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)


Many thanks! I really do love the wheels. They have beefed up the whole stance of the car and have really grown on me. Not yet cleaned them but I do anticipate they should be pretty easy to clean.

Have you thought about wheel bolt covers?
SEAT ones should fit even though it’s too tight for VW ones.

Not usually a fan of aftermarket gear, but those wheels do look nice.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: coolhandluke123 on 13 July 2021, 22:16

 Just discovered there's a cost involved in getting voice activation activated lol
Crazy they just don't include it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ceefeesh on 13 July 2021, 22:30

You have to pay for activation. From memory I think it was about £250 - £300. I was fortunate that someone else paid for it as a present. The only thing I have used it for previously was calling phone numbers which isn’t that successful and I know there are several other ways to do that. I think it covers most functions of the infotainment system. TBH if I had to do it again I’m not sure I would. The idea was more appealing than it is useful in practice, hence the limited use I have made of it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: coolhandluke123 on 13 July 2021, 22:45

Thanks for the info.
I think that's one option I'll give a miss at that price.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 14 July 2021, 07:02

It's included as standard with Nav Pro but an option on Discover Nav. It's not worth paying VW for but plenty of guys can activate it at a fraction of the price. Argument would be it's pretty crap anyway so why bother 👍

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 14 July 2021, 10:12

Not the same system but I had it on a car previous to the Golf - novelty soon wore off, hence no tick on the option sheet this time around.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 14 July 2021, 11:37

I have voice activation in my car, tried using it once didn't work. I have an iphone so using "Hey Siri" is much easier and very accurate, even when the phone is in the door pocket. From memory the voice control button uses Siri or the android version when connected via carplay  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 14 July 2021, 16:04

Quote from: willni on 14 July 2021, 11:37

I have voice activation in my car, tried using it once didn't work. I have an iphone so using "Hey Siri" is much easier and very accurate, even when the phone is in the door pocket. From memory the voice control button uses Siri or the android version when connected via carplay  :wink:

When you come up with voice activation worse than Siri, you know you've gone wrong.

Seriously though, car makers should just give up, and let the companies that actually do that stuff lead, like Polestar and Google (or Apple Carplay/ Android Auto, which VW are obviously already doing)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 14 July 2021, 17:12

Quote from: sjw on 14 July 2021, 16:04

When you come up with voice activation worse than Siri, you know you've gone wrong.

Seriously though, car makers should just give up, and let the companies that actually do that stuff lead, like Polestar and Google (or Apple Carplay/ Android Auto, which VW are obviously already doing)

Can we also leave the car building to car manufactures? Looking at Tesla and their mess of cars...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 16 July 2021, 19:58

Removed the mudflaps from the car, realised how poorly the previous owner fitted them... once I've the car washed to remove the dirt outline I'll put up a picture.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Carbon VW on 16 July 2021, 22:17

Quote from: willni on 16 July 2021, 19:58

Removed the mudflaps from the car, realised how poorly the previous owner fitted them... once I've the car washed to remove the dirt outline I'll put up a picture.

Make sure you burn them in the bonfires you have at this time of year  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ceefeesh on 17 July 2021, 00:38

Just 360 days to wait. 😂

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 17 July 2021, 10:27

Haha just 6 days too late. But at least they're off and gives a nicer cleaner look.

But got a quick wash in before the sun came up today and gave it a coat of Koch Chemie FSE with limescale remover to help look after the ceramic coat.

Edit my front wings were already ppf'd under the mudflaps, I only need to sort out the rears  :smiley:

(https://i.postimg.cc/4x5mG2xw/IMG-0310-2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/xXX0yRHb)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 17 July 2021, 10:51

^^^ Looking fantastic!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 19 July 2021, 18:51

Nothing in actual fact, but received this big fluid syringe today ready for servicing the VAQ diff on my Clubsport.

(https://i.postimg.cc/5tLNk1cQ/20210719-113408.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 19 July 2021, 19:35

Quote from: madstaff on 19 July 2021, 18:51

Nothing in actual fact, but received this big fluid syringe today ready for servicing the VAQ diff on my Clubsport.

(https://i.postimg.cc/5tLNk1cQ/20210719-113408.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/N0wrRW0Z/methode-sundaytimes-prod-web-bin-ea0a02dc-7456-11e7-b8e2-c49520e20944.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: joe6 on 20 July 2021, 09:40

  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 20 July 2021, 13:38

 :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 21 July 2021, 13:40

Took it for its annual paint check  :grin:
(https://i.postimg.cc/nVNcQ815/20210721-132227.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/QVkrRywk)

(https://i.postimg.cc/y637KQzT/20210721-132203.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/nMxyY1rs)

(https://i.postimg.cc/rphqV7mf/20210721-132315.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/2qBsTcnW)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 21 July 2021, 14:27

Passed with flying colours? :grin: Looking great!

Mine not so good, apart from the lack of washing, when I went out today some of our feathered friends had been using it for target practise...

Then while out I kerbed the f/n/s wheel really badly :angry:. About a 6" long scuff. The only good thing to come out of that was that is the only wheel that was already kerbed. It really needs refurbing now though, bugger :sad:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 21 July 2021, 15:04

Quote from: Watts on 21 July 2021, 14:27

Passed with flying colours? :grin: Looking great!

Mine not so good, apart from the lack of washing, when I went out today some of our feathered friends had been using it for target practise...

Then while out I kerbed the f/n/s wheel really badly :angry:. About a 6" long scuff. The only good thing to come out of that was that is the only wheel that was already kerbed. It really needs refurbing now though, bugger :sad:

Oh that's not good. Many a day my neighbours must look and think what the hell is he doing as I leave pieces of kitchen roll and then pour warm water over them to shift the bird turds.
On another note I'm still debating on a gloss black roof for mine. I spent far too much time talking to my detailer this morning  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 21 July 2021, 16:25

Quote from: mcmaddy on 21 July 2021, 13:40

(https://i.postimg.cc/y637KQzT/20210721-132203.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/nMxyY1rs)

Wow, you really get a sense of how big the rear diffuser is from that picture!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: chas.s on 21 July 2021, 16:34

Quote from: mcmaddy on 21 July 2021, 13:40

Tool it for its annual paint check  :grin:
(https://i.postimg.cc/nVNcQ815/20210721-132227.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/QVkrRywk)

(https://i.postimg.cc/y637KQzT/20210721-132203.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/nMxyY1rs)

(https://i.postimg.cc/rphqV7mf/20210721-132315.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/2qBsTcnW)

Hi mcmaddy,
I presume it’s at the main dealers? Also what do they check for & is it required as part of the warranty?

Thanks, never heard of that before.
Cheers, Chas.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 21 July 2021, 18:19

Quote from: chas.s on 21 July 2021, 16:34

Quote from: mcmaddy on 21 July 2021, 13:40

Tool it for its annual paint check  :grin:
(https://i.postimg.cc/nVNcQ815/20210721-132227.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/QVkrRywk)

(https://i.postimg.cc/y637KQzT/20210721-132203.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/nMxyY1rs)

(https://i.postimg.cc/rphqV7mf/20210721-132315.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/2qBsTcnW)

Hi mcmaddy,
I presume it’s at the main dealers? Also what do they check for & is it required as part of the warranty?

Thanks, never heard of that before.
Cheers, Chas.

Hi Chas no it's nothing wrong with the actual paint it's my paint protection check that my detailer applies. I get a free maintenance was and check to make sure the ceramic coatings are still working.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: chas.s on 21 July 2021, 18:22

Quote from: mcmaddy on 21 July 2021, 18:19

Quote from: chas.s on 21 July 2021, 16:34

Quote from: mcmaddy on 21 July 2021, 13:40

Tool it for its annual paint check  :grin:
(https://i.postimg.cc/nVNcQ815/20210721-132227.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/QVkrRywk)

(https://i.postimg.cc/y637KQzT/20210721-132203.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/nMxyY1rs)

(https://i.postimg.cc/rphqV7mf/20210721-
132315.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/2qBsTcnW)

Thanks, I thought I was missing out on something😳
Your’s is looking very fine indeed!

Hi mcmaddy,
I presume it’s at the main dealers? Also what do they check for & is it required as part of the warranty?

Thanks, never heard of that before.
Cheers, Chas.

Hi Chas no it's nothing wrong with the actual paint it's my paint protection check that my detailer applies. I get a free maintenance was and check to make sure the ceramic coatings are still working.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 21 July 2021, 19:35

Quote from: mcmaddy on 21 July 2021, 15:04

Oh that's not good. Many a day my neighbours must look and think what the hell is he doing as I leave pieces of kitchen roll and then pour warm water over them to shift the bird turds.
On another note I'm still debating on a gloss black roof for mine. I spent far too much time talking to my detailer this morning  :grin:

Get it wrapped! If your detailer does wrapping even better as they can remove the ceramic off the roof, I wouldn't hesitate wrapping the roof black on the mk7.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CS#303 on 22 July 2021, 12:53

This:-

(https://i.postimg.cc/C1KFNkHC/IMG-1237-2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/gwfFcw7r)

(https://i.postimg.cc/4NcXBJt0/IMG-1238-2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/D82Vz3xQ)

Small and bit silly, but I like them!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 22 July 2021, 20:25

Officially cancelled the Tiguan I had on order as after 30 weeks on order there is still no confirmed build date. Got my deposit refunded in full, and earlier this afternoon paid the balloon off on the GTI so it’s staying  ;D  The whole ordeal has been nothing short of shocking and if I didn’t buy the GTI, I would almost certainly not buy another car from those jokers and would have moved brands.

Thought with only 18k miles on it, heavily optioned, and only 11.5k to own it outright (and touch wood - it’s perfect and everything works as it should), that it was better the devil you know. So looks like I’ll be hanging round here for sometime yet.

So it’s mine…all mine

(https://live.staticflickr.com/981/40101319240_5619fa878f_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/246BK6S)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 22 July 2021, 21:20

Just going on that image I'd say that was an excellent decision! :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 22 July 2021, 21:45

Quote from: Sootchucker on 22 July 2021, 20:25

Officially cancelled the Tiguan I had on order as after 30 weeks on order there is still no confirmed build date. Got my deposit refunded in full, and earlier this afternoon paid the balloon off on the GTI so it’s staying  ;D  The whole ordeal has been nothing short of shocking and if I didn’t buy the GTI, I would almost certainly not buy another car from those jokers and would have moved brands.

Thought with only 18k miles on it, heavily optioned, and only 11.5k to own it outright (and touch wood - it’s perfect and everything works as it should), that it was better the devil you know. So looks like I’ll be hanging round here for sometime yet.

So it’s mine…all mine

(https://live.staticflickr.com/981/40101319240_5619fa878f_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/246BK6S)

I think the majority of manufacturers are in the same boat unfortunately Andrew. You've kept the better car though 😉👌

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CookieMonsterGTi on 23 July 2021, 12:09

I think that is both a wise move and a bargain.

*Also I would expect you could probably make a nice profit should you change your mind in next few months as used car prices are going up weekly and wouldn't expect that to change this year.

My TCR via WBAC is nearing what I paid for it a couple of years ago!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 23 July 2021, 12:27

Quote from: Sootchucker on 22 July 2021, 20:25

Officially cancelled the Tiguan I had on order as after 30 weeks on order there is still no confirmed build date. Got my deposit refunded in full, and earlier this afternoon paid the balloon off on the GTI so it’s staying  ;D  The whole ordeal has been nothing short of shocking and if I didn’t buy the GTI, I would almost certainly not buy another car from those jokers and would have moved brands.

Thought with only 18k miles on it, heavily optioned, and only 11.5k to own it outright (and touch wood - it’s perfect and everything works as it should), that it was better the devil you know. So looks like I’ll be hanging round here for sometime yet.

So it’s mine…all mine

IMO you’ve made the right decision to keep your immaculate, low mileage very well spec’d GTI.

Enjoy it now that it’s 100% yours :smiley:.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SionOnTheCob on 24 July 2021, 18:16

Bought some diffuser fins but having second thoughts......they're gloss and I'm not convinced it'll go with the valance trim....... perhaps a new valance is the way to go?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 24 July 2021, 19:22

Quote from: SionOnTheCob on 24 July 2021, 18:16

Bought some diffuser fins but having second thoughts......they're gloss and I'm not convinced it'll go with the valance trim....... perhaps a new valance is the way to go?

Quote from: zainahmed48 on 14 June 2021, 03:38

Here’s a handful I took in the last few days! Pictures really don’t do it justice though

(https://i.postimg.cc/LX9JWX2J/4-DB7-AFB4-8-BE3-47-E9-9-D0-C-F03-E6-CA0-C0-C4.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/xkZjJ9kQ)

(https://i.postimg.cc/vB04wsZ3/C11675-D0-DD9-E-4243-BC94-4820676858-AB.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/tZVqF8Px)

(https://i.postimg.cc/3wH4g1qC/E1-D2-FDAA-82-FE-4567-8401-5-FE6708-A25-CC.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/RWXZm74N)

(https://i.postimg.cc/d0m7ndPM/E3-FBFFC3-6-DAB-4-AFB-AA65-429195-D49761.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/gwjk2x24)

Have a look at the Rieger Rear Diffuser (Photo credit to Zain Ahmed) IMO the it's perfect in between for standard GTI and the more extreme TCR, they do gloss black or plain black if you go plain black you need to paint it. I had a previous front Rieger splitter painted low texture black and it matched the original plastics perfectly.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: karlos on 24 July 2021, 20:29

Just returned from my longest trip in my GTI, a week up in Scotland and well over a thousand miles covered. Car didn't miss a beat, and the ACC combined with comfort mode made the long motorway legs a breeze. It also returned just shy of 43 mpg at a constant 75 mph which is remarkable.

Then on the twisty roads up near the lochs I had a lot of fun with everything in sport mode. Such a joy to drive.

It just proves to me that the GTI is the perfect combination of performance, comfort and economy. Doing that journey in other performance cars I've driven in the past would have left me sore, deaf and skint.

Only downside is that the front of the car is now caked in dead bugs.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 24 July 2021, 21:47

Quote from: karlos on 24 July 2021, 20:29

Just returned from my longest trip in my GTI, a week up in Scotland and well over a thousand miles covered. Car didn't miss a beat, and the ACC combined with comfort mode made the long motorway legs a breeze. It also returned just shy of 43 mpg at a constant 75 mph which is remarkable.

Then on the twisty roads up near the lochs I had a lot of fun with everything in sport mode. Such a joy to drive.

It just proves to me that the GTI is the perfect combination of performance, comfort and economy. Doing that journey in other performance cars I've driven in the past would have left me sore, deaf and skint.

Only downside is that the front of the car is now caked in dead bugs.

And that's why we buy these cars, the Swiss Army knives of motoring :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SionOnTheCob on 25 July 2021, 08:29

Quote from: willni on 24 July 2021, 19:22

Quote from: SionOnTheCob on 24 July 2021, 18:16

Bought some diffuser fins but having second thoughts......they're gloss and I'm not convinced it'll go with the valance trim....... perhaps a new valance is the way to go?

Quote from: zainahmed48 on 14 June 2021, 03:38

Here’s a handful I took in the last few days! Pictures really don’t do it justice though

(https://i.postimg.cc/LX9JWX2J/4-DB7-AFB4-8-BE3-47-E9-9-D0-C-F03-E6-CA0-C0-C4.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/xkZjJ9kQ)

(https://i.postimg.cc/vB04wsZ3/C11675-D0-DD9-E-4243-BC94-4820676858-AB.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/tZVqF8Px)

(https://i.postimg.cc/3wH4g1qC/E1-D2-FDAA-82-FE-4567-8401-5-FE6708-A25-CC.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/RWXZm74N)

(https://i.postimg.cc/d0m7ndPM/E3-FBFFC3-6-DAB-4-AFB-AA65-429195-D49761.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/gwjk2x24)

Have a look at the Rieger Rear Diffuser (Photo credit to Zain Ahmed) IMO the it's perfect in between for standard GTI and the more extreme TCR, they do gloss black or plain black if you go plain black you need to paint it. I had a previous front Rieger splitter painted low texture black and it matched the original plastics perfectly.

Oooooo lovely!! I'll definitely take a look, thanks!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SionOnTheCob on 25 July 2021, 08:37

Some small details added while the coffee was brewing this morning :drool:

(https://i.postimg.cc/85Xztj0y/PXL-20210725-072925817.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/tZPbgCyP)

(https://i.postimg.cc/QdSCH4qG/PXL-20210725-072939057-2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/v4gbKvj3)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 25 July 2021, 15:29

Went to polish the rear bumper where I removed the mudflaps, realised the paint is damaged because of them so I'll need to get the rear bumper blown in at some point, which will be when stone chip damage takes it.

So just gave the car a good clean inside and out and put a bit more Detail Spray on it as it really helps keep the ceramic clean and polished the exhaust tips.

Also discovered a dent in my drivers door, clearly from someone in another car. I think it's too shallow to fix so I'll just have to live with it.

(https://i.postimg.cc/JnMtRcMd/IMG-0343.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Y4Dt3F41)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 26 July 2021, 11:02

I'm not normally a fan of red cars, but that is honestly stunning.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 26 July 2021, 12:51

Quote from: sjw on 26 July 2021, 11:02

I'm not normally a fan of red cars, but that is honestly stunning.

I regret the red sometimes I think I should've waited for an indium grey or gone white silver again, but it's not a luxury you can afford when buying used and want high spec.

Just prefer a metallic colour really.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 26 July 2021, 15:46

Quote from: willni on 25 July 2021, 15:29

Went to polish the rear bumper where I removed the mudflaps, realised the paint is damaged because of them so I'll need to get the rear bumper blown in at some point, which will be when stone chip damage takes it.

So just gave the car a good clean inside and out and put a bit more Detail Spray on it as it really helps keep the ceramic clean and polished the exhaust tips.

Also discovered a dent in my drivers door, clearly from someone in another car. I think it's too shallow to fix so I'll just have to live with it.

(https://i.postimg.cc/JnMtRcMd/IMG-0343.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Y4Dt3F41)

I’d get the dent done by one of the paintless dent removal guys, wont cost much and it would annoy me no end - especially on a stunning car like yours

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: joe6 on 26 July 2021, 17:53

Spent the weekend dealing with stone chips on the rear suspension arms followed by waxoil on the arms before fitting the aerofoil trims on the 7.5 gti. Hopefully no more chips or rust that are a pain to sort on the mk6 now it is 11 years old. Cleaned and painted the wheel hubs while wheels were off. Anyone fitted any underbody trays to a 7.5 gti?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 26 July 2021, 19:43

You mean these to the rear wishbones…if so yes.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51274900349_30816f0f5c_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2m7Zgu2)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: joe6 on 27 July 2021, 07:31

Quote from: Sootchucker on 26 July 2021, 19:43

You mean these to the rear wishbones…if so yes.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51274900349_30816f0f5c_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2m7Zgu2)

Thanks for the reply sootchucker- just fitted those. Interested in the underbody panels in front of the rear suspension that you have also fitted in your picture. Do you have part numbers for those please?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SionOnTheCob on 28 July 2021, 16:26

Splitter and 35mm spacers arrived just as the rain started  :rolleyes:
(https://i.postimg.cc/k4THPLVM/PXL-20210728-151019374.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/KkgfnqrC)

(https://i.postimg.cc/q7Lb2Wxc/PXL-20210728-151045724.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/f3VfN2Fk)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Tornado8 on 28 July 2021, 21:32

Replaced vwr springs with vogtland. A big improvement on handling i.e turn in, progressive and not as crashy
over bumps. Overall excellent.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: jaceyboy on 29 July 2021, 09:36

Fitted these the other day, bargain at £15 from Ali Express :laugh:

(https://i.postimg.cc/D033kWQj/ezgif-com-gif-maker.gif) (https://postimg.cc/N9DzRjzm)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 30 July 2021, 14:45

Quote from: joe6 on 27 July 2021, 07:31

Quote from: Sootchucker on 26 July 2021, 19:43

You mean these to the rear wishbones…if so yes.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51274900349_30816f0f5c_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2m7Zgu2)

Thanks for the reply sootchucker- just fitted those. Interested in the underbody panels in front of the rear suspension that you have also fitted in your picture. Do you have part numbers for those please?

There are two pieces in that photo. The one that covers the exhaust as it approaches the rear suspension, and a forward one that cover the front part of the exhaust near down pipe at the front. Some better views of them over on my build thread at Detailing world - https://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=405408&page=13 (https://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=405408&page=13)

This is what was required:


Qty      Part Number   Description
                       
1          5Q0 825 229C Forward exhaust area cover
                       
4          N 038 549 4    Expansion Rivet
                       
1          5Q0 825 206K Rear Exhuast cover
                       
2          N903 350 05   Clamping Washer
                       
1          N909 591 01   Speed Nut
                       
2          N909 747 01   Oval Head sheet metal screw

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: VWTrevor on 30 July 2021, 17:54

Quote from: SionOnTheCob on 25 July 2021, 08:37

Some small details added while the coffee was brewing this morning :drool:

(https://i.postimg.cc/85Xztj0y/PXL-20210725-072925817.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/tZPbgCyP)

(https://i.postimg.cc/QdSCH4qG/PXL-20210725-072939057-2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/v4gbKvj3)

Where was the GTI wheel badge from?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: joe6 on 30 July 2021, 18:01

Quote from: Sootchucker on 30 July 2021, 14:45

Quote from: joe6 on 27 July 2021, 07:31

Quote from: Sootchucker on 26 July 2021, 19:43

You mean these to the rear wishbones…if so yes.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51274900349_30816f0f5c_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2m7Zgu2)

Thanks for the reply sootchucker- just fitted those. Interested in the underbody panels in front of the rear suspension that you have also fitted in your picture. Do you have part numbers for those please?

There are two pieces in that photo. The one that covers the exhaust as it approaches the rear suspension, and a forward one that cover the front part of the exhaust near down pipe at the front. Some better views of them over on my build thread at Detailing world - https://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=405408&page=13 (https://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=405408&page=13)

This is what was required:


Qty      Part Number   Description
                       
1          5Q0 825 229C Forward exhaust area cover
                       
4          N 038 549 4    Expansion Rivet
                       
1          5Q0 825 206K Rear Exhuast cover
                       
2          N903 350 05   Clamping Washer
                       
1          N909 591 01   Speed Nut
                       
2          N909 747 01   Oval Head sheet metal screw

Thanks Sootchucker. Really helpful. Notice you had the full front exhaust cover. Does that cover the front cat or is yours on the downpipe?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: My other womans a vw. on 30 July 2021, 19:07

Have a look at ‘golfdaves’ how to guides for all the info you’ll need regarding the undertrays.
He lists all the part numbers and explains in great detail how to fit them.
It’s a brilliant easy to follow guide.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: joe6 on 31 July 2021, 06:53

Quote from: My other womans a vw. on 30 July 2021, 19:07

Have a look at ‘golfdaves’ how to guides for all the info you’ll need regarding the undertrays.
He lists all the part numbers and explains in great detail how to fit them.
It’s a brilliant easy to follow guide.

Thanks for the heads up. Had just spotted the thread while searching for part numbers!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SionOnTheCob on 31 July 2021, 14:22

Quote from: VWTrevor on 30 July 2021, 17:54

Quote from: SionOnTheCob on 25 July 2021, 08:37

Some small details added while the coffee was brewing this morning :drool:

(https://i.postimg.cc/85Xztj0y/PXL-20210725-072925817.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/tZPbgCyP)

(https://i.postimg.cc/QdSCH4qG/PXL-20210725-072939057-2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/v4gbKvj3)

Where was the GTI wheel badge from?

From Etsy - https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/896202960/gloss-red-steering-wheel-decorative?ref=shop_home_active_1&frs=1

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 31 July 2021, 14:53

Quote from: VWTrevor on 30 July 2021, 17:54

Where was the GTI wheel badge from?

EZMods also sell them, plus lots of other similar items;

https://www.ezmods.co/product-page/ezm-mini-gti-steering-wheel-overlays-for-vw-golf-mk7-mk7-5-gti

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: VWTrevor on 01 August 2021, 13:33

Quote from: SionOnTheCob on 31 July 2021, 14:22

Quote from: VWTrevor on 30 July 2021, 17:54

Quote from: SionOnTheCob on 25 July 2021, 08:37

Some small details added while the coffee was brewing this morning :drool:

(https://i.postimg.cc/85Xztj0y/PXL-20210725-072925817.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/tZPbgCyP)

(https://i.postimg.cc/QdSCH4qG/PXL-20210725-072939057-2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/v4gbKvj3)

Where was the GTI wheel badge from?

From Etsy - https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/896202960/gloss-red-steering-wheel-decorative?ref=shop_home_active_1&frs=1

Cheers

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SionOnTheCob on 01 August 2021, 19:30

Managed to put the splitter on over the weekend. I got sent the wrong bolts for the spacers! So, those will have to wait.  Got some side skirts and a RIEGER rear diffuser on the way too!
(https://i.postimg.cc/c4sMJGxN/IMG-20210729-WA0004.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/RqDnP8JP)

(https://i.postimg.cc/qvqs8c6b/IMG-20210729-WA0006.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/mPx14HwC)

(https://i.postimg.cc/KYYH3gmx/PXL-20210728-151019374.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/5XZ3ZyHR)

(https://i.postimg.cc/jdgNdW3z/PXL-20210728-151045724.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/MvBX9GST)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jason b on 03 August 2021, 17:24

After not using my early mk7 for a month thought best to clean it and make it look like it hadn't been in a seaside car park for weeks and voila !
(https://i.postimg.cc/6qFjgy9h/golf-gti-2021.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/8fBmrkfF)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 03 August 2021, 17:59

nice colour

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jason b on 03 August 2021, 18:09

It is ,i bought reserved it with out seeing it and was a darker than i thought ,All depends on the light
(https://i.postimg.cc/jj6tQnHP/golf-gti.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/WD4Bs3f1)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 11 August 2021, 22:58

Bought a bottle of genuine VW Haldex Diff Oil ready to service the diff and clean the pump filter in my Clubsport.

Managed to grab a bottle off Ebay for 20 quid, I'm in the trade and TPS wanted £39 +vat.

Anybody done this as I'm reading conflicting guides which some say you have to perform a pump relearn after changing the oil and cleaning the pump filter??

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Rob_benton on 12 August 2021, 09:12

Quote from: madstaff on 11 August 2021, 22:58

Bought a bottle of genuine VW Haldex Diff Oil ready to service the diff and clean the pump filter in my Clubsport.

Managed to grab a bottle off Ebay for 20 quid, I'm in the trade and TPS wanted £39 +vat.

Anybody done this as I'm reading conflicting guides which some say you have to perform a pump relearn after changing the oil and cleaning the pump filter??

I’d be interested to see what the filter is like some say the diff doesn’t have a filter or not required cleaning unless the diff is used a lot.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 12 August 2021, 09:58

The pump has a small gauze filter on the end which people say to clean whilst doing a fluid change.

(https://i.postimg.cc/BZY8nMBD/images.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)


Cant fathom if a pump relearn is strictly necessary though which is why im holding off doing mine yet as no VCDS.  :cry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Rudedog on 12 August 2021, 14:51

The way I understood it was that it works in the same way as half a FWD Haldex system, this means when (?if) the diff fluid is changed then you should do it in the same way as a Haldex fluid change and renew the filter as it usually comes in the change kit.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 12 August 2021, 14:59

Booked the car in for some window tinting and I'm very tempted to book a photoshoot for it as well, after having one the other night for another car.

Teasers below not Golf related though.

(https://i.postimg.cc/TYjdSbqW/5b3ebcff-37e8-451a-96e3-01fa0027dfec.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/D8Z348N2)

(https://i.postimg.cc/fRBwWhPz/IMG-0454.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/rDR6g7c3)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 12 August 2021, 16:24

Nice! A *proper* M3 (?)  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 12 August 2021, 17:24

Quote from: madstaff on 12 August 2021, 09:58

The pump has a small gauze filter on the end which people say to clean whilst doing a fluid change.

(https://i.postimg.cc/BZY8nMBD/images.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)


Cant fathom if a pump relearn is strictly necessary though which is why im holding off doing mine yet as no VCDS.  :cry:

Madstaff, this may be helpful?

These chaps are OBDeleven agents and only use it to check the fluid temp before draining, i am not aware of the need to recallibrate?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YW6b5myTgvI&list=LL&index=101

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 12 August 2021, 17:58

Quote from: Exonian on 12 August 2021, 16:24

Nice! A *proper* M3 (?)  :cool:

It is indeed (credit to https://reinisbphotography.blogspot.com/ for taking them.)


(https://i.postimg.cc/SRy63xSh/83bf96b4-c642-440b-97c4-42a66256c467-2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/zbcHR5Ht)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 12 August 2021, 18:06

Nice E30, it has the appearance of a Sport Evo, is it a real one?

(as in a modified/upgraded E30 M3)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 12 August 2021, 18:37

Quote from: clubsport on 12 August 2021, 17:24

Madstaff, this may be helpful?

These chaps are OBDeleven agents and only use it to check the fluid temp before draining, i am not aware of the need to recallibrate?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YW6b5myTgvI&list=LL&index=101

Thanks, seen that.

According to these guys,
https://www.haldexrepairs.co.uk/guide-to-front-e-diff-lock-lsd-on-golf-gti-autobahn-seat-leon-skoda-octavia/
a pump relearn needs to be carried out??

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 12 August 2021, 19:06

Quote from: madstaff on 12 August 2021, 18:37

Quote from: clubsport on 12 August 2021, 17:24

Madstaff, this may be helpful?

These chaps are OBDeleven agents and only use it to check the fluid temp before draining, i am not aware of the need to recallibrate?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YW6b5myTgvI&list=LL&index=101

I you don't have access to VagCom, you have no option but to drain, blow out & refill the diff without removing the pump, for now?

When I had the diff serviced on my previous GTi PP, I know the VW main dealer, only drained and refilled.

Thanks, seen that.

According to these guys,
https://www.haldexrepairs.co.uk/guide-to-front-e-diff-lock-lsd-on-golf-gti-autobahn-seat-leon-skoda-octavia/
a pump relearn needs to be carried out??

Edit to add, looking on OBD eleven under lock elctronics, there appears to be an adaptation for resetting diff and pump motor. I haven;t tried this however to see if it is succesful.

DAP responds to the pump removal and guaze ckeaning at 19 minutes into this video;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDg548RReYw

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 12 August 2021, 19:59

Quote from: clubsport on 12 August 2021, 18:06

Nice E30, it has the appearance of a Sport Evo, is it a real one?

(as in a modified/upgraded E30 M3)

It is a real one, my father has owned it since the 90's (2nd owner). The LHD is a fun experience to say the least

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 12 August 2021, 21:28

Nice, I have driven a few of these. the 2.5L makes a difference... I have Lhd Pork, so actually enjoy it as an "event" or "weekend" car.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 13 August 2021, 13:51

Quote from: clubsport on 12 August 2021, 21:28

Nice, I have driven a few of these. the 2.5L makes a difference... I have Lhd Pork, so actually enjoy it as an "event" or "weekend" car.

Nice note out of it for a 4 cylinder as well, but then again there's a carbon plenum on it as well.

What generation of sausage do you have? The LHD definitely helps keep the 'event' of the car, makes you realise how close to the hedges you are as well.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 13 August 2021, 16:29

Quote from: willni on 13 August 2021, 13:51

Quote from: clubsport on 12 August 2021, 21:28

Nice, I have driven a few of these. the 2.5L makes a difference... I have Lhd Pork, so actually enjoy it as an "event" or "weekend" car.

Nice note out of it for a 4 cylinder as well, but then again there's a carbon plenum on it as well.

What generation of sausage do you have? The LHD definitely helps keep the 'event' of the car, makes you realise how close to the hedges you are as well.

It's a 1995, as it's fairly narrow bodied, I tend to drive to the nearside kerb and that keeps the car well inside the line marking the middle of the road, (if that makes sense).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 13 August 2021, 18:52

Quote from: clubsport on 13 August 2021, 16:29

Quote from: willni on 13 August 2021, 13:51

Quote from: clubsport on 12 August 2021, 21:28

Nice, I have driven a few of these. the 2.5L makes a difference... I have Lhd Pork, so actually enjoy it as an "event" or "weekend" car.

Nice note out of it for a 4 cylinder as well, but then again there's a carbon plenum on it as well.

What generation of sausage do you have? The LHD definitely helps keep the 'event' of the car, makes you realise how close to the hedges you are as well.

It's a 1995, as it's fairly narrow bodied, I tend to drive to the nearside kerb and that keeps the car well inside the line marking the middle of the road, (if that makes sense).

My actual car was used for this, feel free to have a virtual drive! :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRdxNIof26E&list=LL&index=54&t=249s

Ah i love the 993 it has such great body lines it's really set off by the factory dished alloys. I actually did a bit of leather restoration and detailing on one not long ago (can't remember the paint colour name it was the blue silver) with blue interior, truly a timeless design inside and out.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: DCmk3 on 15 August 2021, 13:21

Took the dirty car out for a scenic cruise

(https://i.ibb.co/rFq28X5/20210815-123732-01.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Eccie on 18 August 2021, 11:19

So yesterday I swapped the wife’s Mercedes for a Mk7.5 Golf, the lad has passed his driving test at last! 12 months delay due to lockdown.

We needed something with a smaller engine to get him insured on, so It’s only a GT 1.5 TSi, however its nicely loaded with kit. It’s an Estate, with Pano roof, dynaudio, factory fitted swing tow bar (very cool), Discovery nav Pro 9.2, climate windscreen, reverse camera, upgraded 18” alloys, LED headlights with dynamic curve, lane assist, high beam assist and the winter pack.

It’s a very nice vehicle, just without the poke of our GTI. With the tow bar we are going to carry our bikes on the back rather than the roof, so that should be very easy and handy. The estate will be a very useful load carrier with the lad starting University this year.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 18 August 2021, 13:08

Lucky lad!

When I passed my test I was allowed to drive my Dad's MK3 Cortina 2.0 GXL :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 18 August 2021, 14:01

The 1.5 TSI is a perky little engine too. Just what a young lad needs, along with Dynaudio!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Eccie on 18 August 2021, 16:51

Quote from: Watts on 18 August 2021, 13:08

Lucky lad!

When I passed my test I was allowed to drive my Dad's MK3 Cortina 2.0 GXL :laugh:

I know I started driving my Dad's vauxhall viva when I passed at 17 :undecided:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 18 August 2021, 17:32

Quote from: Eccie on 18 August 2021, 16:51

Quote from: Watts on 18 August 2021, 13:08

Lucky lad!

When I passed my test I was allowed to drive my Dad's MK3 Cortina 2.0 GXL :laugh:

I know I started driving my Dad's vauxhall viva when I passed at 17 :undecided:

You’re both very lucky. I didn’t have the luxury of driving my parents car; I had to buy my own - a 7 year old Mini and British Leyland build quality wasn’t great to put it mildly, so the bodywork on a 7 year old Mini was tinged with brown (a.k.a. rust) in quite a few places :sad:.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 18 August 2021, 17:36

Yeah, my parents wouldn’t let me near their car either so I had to buy my own.
And boy did they moan when I rocked up in a 7 year old Scirocco GTI  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: watchdog on 18 August 2021, 19:02

Long time ago since passing my test at 18 but next day after passing... borrowed an ex GPO Morris Van in original dark green livery.  O-60 in just over 3
minutes.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Rudedog on 18 August 2021, 20:53

Plus very lucky to get a test, BiL needs his for work and has had it cancelled last minute three times!

Gutted that he's having to turn down work.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: joe6 on 18 August 2021, 21:13

Quote from: Exonian on 18 August 2021, 17:36

Yeah, my parents wouldn’t let me near their car either so I had to buy my own.
And boy did they moan when I rocked up in a 7 year old Scirocco GTI  :grin:

I had the same problem but a bit older than you! Got a beat up Morris minor 3 door but still managed to get a speedo 80mph out of it --------------  but took a while. First 'proper' car was a sunbeam rapier mk3a with twin carbs and overdrive in third and top - so 6 speed box and front discs. Not bad for 1967.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mustard on 20 August 2021, 16:10

Quote from: SRGTD on 18 August 2021, 17:32

Quote from: Eccie on 18 August 2021, 16:51

Quote from: Watts on 18 August 2021, 13:08

Lucky lad!

When I passed my test I was allowed to drive my Dad's MK3 Cortina 2.0 GXL :laugh:

I know I started driving my Dad's vauxhall viva when I passed at 17 :undecided:

You’re both very lucky. I didn’t have the luxury of driving my parents car; I had to buy my own - a 7 year old Mini and British Leyland build quality wasn’t great to put it mildly, so the bodywork on a 7 year old Mini was tinged with brown (a.k.a. rust) in quite a few places :sad:.

Amazing how far things have come, I had the same as my first car, a 1963 Mini , but sold my last GTI at 6.5 years old and also have a 13 year old Touran, both are a world away from the state of the Mini.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: VWTrevor on 20 August 2021, 18:42

Yesterday I had a res delete and i’m already regretting it. It sounds cheap in my opinion, even though it’s the VAGSport pipe. I’m more than likely going to get it reversed next week.

Anyone had a similar experience/opinion?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: zainahmed48 on 20 August 2021, 21:56

Dechromed the lower part of my grill (and caused an ACC issue because now it says front assist not available - any ideas?)

(https://i.postimg.cc/K8WTvGtw/4908997-D-46-F5-4041-93-A9-8828-DDDF97-F0.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/bZQrmjC9)

Also added a forge turbo blanket which was a pain to fit

(https://i.postimg.cc/ZnjBk4Tf/3-A1-F1-C30-E53-F-4-FCF-9-DF1-2-B1-FEE3-E60-AE.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/RJ6VKrJf)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 21 August 2021, 16:58

How did you ‘de-chrome’ the VW badge that is the sensor?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Paul70 on 21 August 2021, 17:50

Battery failed just after filling up. Changed it over an EFB one at the local Halfords, it was the only one in stock.

Is there any need to code the battery when replacing EFB with an EFB (same spec)? Starts and runs fine after a few warning lights which cleared after driving.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: zainahmed48 on 21 August 2021, 18:48

Quote from: Adam T7 on 21 August 2021, 16:58

How did you ‘de-chrome’ the VW badge that is the sensor?

www.badgeskins.com

I got a vinyl skin for the badge so it doesn’t mess with the radar sensor (I guarantee that cos mine has worked fine for like a year)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Carbon VW on 21 August 2021, 19:22

Quote from: Paul70 on 21 August 2021, 17:50

Battery failed just after filling up. Changed it over an EFB one at the local Halfords, it was the only one in stock.

Is there any need to code the battery when replacing EFB with an EFB (same spec)? Starts and runs fine after a few warning lights which cleared after driving.

Yes it will need to be coded as the battery monitor won’t know that’s it’s a new battery and will shorten the life of the new battery. It’s not the end of the world if you don’t but it just won’t be charged optimally

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Al1040 on 22 August 2021, 09:57

@  zainahmed48

Sound like it will need to be 're-aligned'.
I had the same issue after mine had been in for a condenser replacement (AC was toast - Stone Chip!)
So I took it back and that was their response for what its worth, I think they messed it up when taking the bumper off / forgot to plug something back in :sad:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Paul70 on 22 August 2021, 10:28

Quote from: Carbon VW on 21 August 2021, 19:22

Quote from: Paul70 on 21 August 2021, 17:50

Battery failed just after filling up. Changed it over an EFB one at the local Halfords, it was the only one in stock.

Is there any need to code the battery when replacing EFB with an EFB (same spec)? Starts and runs fine after a few warning lights which cleared after driving.

Yes it will need to be coded as the battery monitor won’t know that’s it’s a new battery and will shorten the life of the new battery. It’s not the end of the world if you don’t but it just won’t be charged optimally

Thanks Carbon VW

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 22 August 2021, 11:39

Spilt coke all over the centre console yesterday so was cleaning that up, while I was at it gave the leather a deep clean to stop it getting shiny.

(https://i.postimg.cc/htL34cCh/A974-ED8-F-C4-B1-47-E2-AEDD-81-D95-BE7841-A.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/G4pjqwn1)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 22 August 2021, 13:47

LOL, nothing yet as ive been cleaning the Mrs new purchase, Audi A1 Black Edition.


(https://i.postimg.cc/Df4fzfzL/20210822-131636.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: coolhandluke123 on 22 August 2021, 17:01

Quote from: willni on 22 August 2021, 11:39

Spilt coke all over the centre console yesterday so was cleaning that up, while I was at it gave the leather a deep clean to stop it getting shiny.

(https://i.postimg.cc/htL34cCh/A974-ED8-F-C4-B1-47-E2-AEDD-81-D95-BE7841-A.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/G4pjqwn1)

Can I ask what you used to clean your leather?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 22 August 2021, 17:26

Quote from: coolhandluke123 on 22 August 2021, 17:01

Quote from: willni on 22 August 2021, 11:39

Spilt coke all over the centre console yesterday so was cleaning that up, while I was at it gave the leather a deep clean to stop it getting shiny.

(https://i.postimg.cc/htL34cCh/A974-ED8-F-C4-B1-47-E2-AEDD-81-D95-BE7841-A.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/G4pjqwn1)

Can I ask what you used to clean your leather?

I used two products today, both brands are very good in imo equal to each other. I don't use anything after cleaning to 'protect' the leather, sealants/protectors attract overtime making the leather dirtier and add to the shine.

ColourLock Strong Leather Cleaner on the seats https://www.colourlock.com/all-diy-products/cleaners-degreasers/strong-leather-cleaner-200-ml.html

On the steering wheel I used Furniture Clinic Ultra Clean https://www.furnitureclinic.co.uk/leather-ultra-clean?gclid=CjwKCAjw64eJBhAGEiwABr9o2GmeuN2NWvYVIoaMICgChhFez4pEmy9MJt_wnYpPO3fgJ2C9NOmn9BoCQWgQAvD_BwE

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 22 August 2021, 17:28

Quote from: madstaff on 22 August 2021, 13:47

LOL, nothing yet as ive been cleaning the Mrs new purchase, Audi A1 Black Edition.


(https://i.postimg.cc/Df4fzfzL/20210822-131636.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Looks great! You'll be earning your apple crumble soon enough when you're asked to wax it  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 22 August 2021, 17:56

Quote from: willni on 22 August 2021, 17:28

Looks great! You'll be earning your apple crumble soon enough when you're asked to wax it  :wink:

Thanks, Gave it a quick once over with Sonax BSD after i dried it off.  :wink:

Arrow Grey, it looks grey in some lights, pale blue in others.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: zainahmed48 on 22 August 2021, 23:44

Maxton Design front splitter :grin:

(https://i.postimg.cc/90gn9GwH/8-C1-B542-D-B82-B-4593-A951-23-B7-ED095-ECA.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/q6nwV6G1)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: coolhandluke123 on 23 August 2021, 09:29

Quote from: coolhandluke123 on 22 August 2021, 17:01

Quote from: willni on 22 August 2021, 11:39

Spilt coke all over the centre console yesterday so was cleaning that up, while I was at it gave the leather a deep clean to stop it getting shiny.

(https://i.postimg.cc/htL34cCh/A974-ED8-F-C4-B1-47-E2-AEDD-81-D95-BE7841-A.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/G4pjqwn1)

Can I ask what you used to clean your leather?

I notice your getting some indentations on the drivers seat, same is happening to mine after only 2 years.
My passenger seat isn't although its doesn't get the same amount of use.
I'm guessing VW would just consider it as fair wear and tear?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 23 August 2021, 10:29

Quote from: coolhandluke123 on 23 August 2021, 09:29

Quote from: coolhandluke123 on 22 August 2021, 17:01

Quote from: willni on 22 August 2021, 11:39

Spilt coke all over the centre console yesterday so was cleaning that up, while I was at it gave the leather a deep clean to stop it getting shiny.

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Can I ask what you used to clean your leather?

I notice your getting some indentations on the drivers seat, same is happening to mine after only 2 years.
My passenger seat isn't although its doesn't get the same amount of use.
I'm guessing VW would just consider it as fair wear and tear?

Both my previous GTD and the current GTI had leather. It's not indentations it's just the leather covers are loose from poor foam base/poor cover fit to be honest.

The GTI (a year newer) actually has it worse than my old GTD (Which my brother has) it's just luck of the draw on how well it fits.

I have seen people get the foam replaced if the bolster has worn prematurely but that's about it. Personally I think it would be a bit of a reach to go after it on warranty on my car. If you think it's bad on your car then go for it, worst thing to happen is to be told no!

But I've seen new AMG's with the same amount of play as mine in the leather covers so I'm not worried.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 23 August 2021, 10:34

Quote from: coolhandluke123 on 23 August 2021, 09:29

Quote from: coolhandluke123 on 22 August 2021, 17:01

Quote from: willni on 22 August 2021, 11:39

Spilt coke all over the centre console yesterday so was cleaning that up, while I was at it gave the leather a deep clean to stop it getting shiny.

Can I ask what you used to clean your leather?

I notice your getting some indentations on the drivers seat, same is happening to mine after only 2 years.
My passenger seat isn't although its doesn't get the same amount of use.
I'm guessing VW would just consider it as fair wear and tear?

It’s normal with leather which, being a natural material, will develop ‘pressure dents’ over time when subjected to the weight of someone sitting on it if the leather cover has a degree of slack in it. VW wouldn’t consider there’s anything wrong with it. If you look at pictures of used Golfs with leather seats of a similar age, you’ll find most - if not all - will have similar indentations.

I’ve read that heat can be used to remove these dents; I don’t know if I’d attempt it though and I dare say it’s not a permanent fix, and the the indentations will reappear in a relatively short period of time, once a seat’s subjected to a person’s weight again.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 23 August 2021, 14:48

This morning I changed the diff fluid, replacing fill and drain plugs. Straightforward, if a little time consuming on axle stands.

I did it myself as I wanted to see the state of the fluid to guage the condition of the diff. The fluid was mid brown, rather than really dark, in  compareison to the golden hue of the new haldex fluid, so all good!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 23 August 2021, 16:42

Gave my wheels a thorough wash but the fronts are pretty badly covered with brake dust and I've run out of IronX. So a quick order in for a selection of wheel cleaning goodies - iron fallout remover, tar and glue and a clay bar. Also a bottle of Gtechniq C5 to seal them of which I have only heard good things.

Next I popped in to book a wheel refurb for the front nearside which I've kerb a few times now. Plus there was evidence of a previous smart repair. £70 +vat seemed reasonable.

Hopefully tomorrow, weather and energy levels permitting (night shifts tend to wear me out for a few days), the rest of the car will get a good clean too. The bodywork really needs some tar spots sorting, my clay mitt running over and a good wax.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SionOnTheCob on 23 August 2021, 17:55

Ejecto seato cuz!   :evil:  :laugh:


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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 23 August 2021, 18:49

Quote from: clubsport on 23 August 2021, 14:48

This morning I changed the diff fluid, replacing fill and drain plugs. Straightforward, if a little time consuming on axle stands.

I did it myself as I wanted to see the state of the fluid to guage the condition of the diff. The fluid was mid brown, rather than really dark, in  compareison to the golden hue of the new haldex fluid, so all good!

I presume were talking the VAQ diff fluid.

Did you drop the pump out and clean the gauze filter, was it made up with crap??

Did you do the pump adaptation after refilling??

I can't seem to find out for definite if the adaptation is really needed after doing a diff service.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 23 August 2021, 19:41

Quote from: madstaff on 23 August 2021, 18:49

Quote from: clubsport on 23 August 2021, 14:48

This morning I changed the diff fluid, replacing fill and drain plugs. Straightforward, if a little time consuming on axle stands.

I did it myself as I wanted to see the state of the fluid to guage the condition of the diff. The fluid was mid brown, rather than really dark, in  compareison to the golden hue of the new haldex fluid, so all good!

I presume were talking the VAQ diff fluid.

Did you drop the pump out and clean the gauze filter, was it made up with crap??

Did you do the pump adaptation after refilling??

I can't seem to find out for definite if the adaptation is really needed after doing a diff service.

I researched replacing the fluid in some detail, it seems you can potentially cause issues removing the pump and filter?

My car has only done 10k miles. so this would be it's first diff fluid service.
I used the OBDeleven for live data on the diff for temperature and it also shows; "Haldex clutch status! & "degree of blockage".

As the temperature. status & degree of blockage (0%) were all great with 0 minutes of overtemperature recorded, I decided to drain and consider the status of the fluid coming out.
As I mentioned the fluid looked clear only a slightly darker colour than the new Febi Bilstein fluid that replaced it.

On that basis to avoid any complication, I did not remove the pump, just  blew it out with compressed air and replaced the fluid, which is exactly what the VW main dealer did on the diff service on my previous GTi PP.

Now if the old fluid had looked like a diesel oil, I had considered this may well be down to wear on the diff plates, I would have looked into removing the pump and inspecting the filter.

As all of my readings and fluid looked fine, I had no need to recallibrate anything. I ran the car up the road to see the diff temperature increase and watched the live data as I went through a few turns, all good.

I would consider the mileage on your own car, how often the diff fluid has been replaced and what it looks llike when it comes out?
This is why I wanted to do this change myself as I wouldn't get the information I learned about the car from a secondhand source.

Good luck!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 23 August 2021, 20:22

Not read anything myself regarding damaging the pump??

Think when I get round to doing mine, I'm gonna remove the pump and clean off the gauze filter.

Just need to get VCDS first.......

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 23 August 2021, 20:34

That probably makes sense with your car, isn't the mileage >50k?
How many times has the fluid been changed?
Please let us know of your findings when you get the pump off, so we know what to expect down the line!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 23 August 2021, 20:58

I don't know if it's been changed before, as all you seem to get nowadays due to GPDR is a print out from VW listing service events/repair events/warranty events, no actual details of what's been carried out.

When I do it if I remember I'll take some photo's.

Clubsport, how much oil do you think you used seeing as you didn't remove the pump??

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: B2sbailey on 23 August 2021, 22:08

Replaced the seal round the rear door speakers as they're leaking water. Pretty easy to do and hopefully it's now sealed and no more leaks.
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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: r600_clubsport on 25 August 2021, 21:16

So won a powerflex dog bone mount & Turbo Technics intake hose in a competition. Sent into local Indepedent dealer to have parts fitted and at the same time had them do a DSG, Front Diff Haldex, Aircon & Minor Service, R600 Intake with coolant re-route hose. I fitted myself the ECS Tuning Battery/ECU/Fuse covers couple of weeks before, think it looks pretty tidy. 

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Lordie on 26 August 2021, 15:55

Quote from: r600_clubsport on 25 August 2021, 21:16

R600 Intake

Can I ask your thoughts on the R600 intake?. I've turned down the soundactor with my OBD11 and was considering getting an R600 intake and turning it down further or off altogether. Also going to unclip the sound-proofing material on the inside of the bonnet. Actually quite disappointed by how un-sporty the MK7 GTi sounds but I'm not the type of person to get a louder exhaust and just want more natural engine sound inside the cabin

When I posted on here about it no one really had anything nice to say about the R600. Most just seemed to say it was a waste of money to have on a stock car and get a CSS backbox or nothing

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Eccie on 27 August 2021, 18:47

Quote from: Eccie on 18 August 2021, 11:19

So yesterday I swapped the wife’s Mercedes for a Mk7.5 Golf, the lad has passed his driving test at last! 12 months delay due to lockdown.

We needed something with a smaller engine to get him insured on, so It’s only a GT 1.5 TSi, however its nicely loaded with kit. It’s an Estate, with Pano roof, dynaudio, factory fitted swing tow bar (very cool), Discovery nav Pro 9.2, climate windscreen, reverse camera, upgraded 18” alloys, LED headlights with dynamic curve, lane assist, high beam assist and the winter pack.

It’s a very nice vehicle, just without the poke of our GTI. With the tow bar we are going to carry our bikes on the back rather than the roof, so that should be very easy and handy. The estate will be a very useful load carrier with the lad starting University this year.

Bike rack came yesterday, fitted today and out for a ride


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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: DCmk3 on 27 August 2021, 19:12

Quote from: Lordie on 26 August 2021, 15:55

Quote from: r600_clubsport on 25 August 2021, 21:16

R600 Intake

Can I ask your thoughts on the R600 intake?. I've turned down the soundactor with my OBD11 and was considering getting an R600 intake and turning it down further or off altogether. Also going to unclip the sound-proofing material on the inside of the bonnet. Actually quite disappointed by how un-sporty the MK7 GTi sounds but I'm not the type of person to get a louder exhaust and just want more natural engine sound inside the cabin

When I posted on here about it no one really had anything nice to say about the R600. Most just seemed to say it was a waste of money to have on a stock car and get a CSS backbox or nothing

Had experience with the R600 intake, it's really not worth the fuss or money. You won't notice any additional sound from the induction and it's a hefty chunk of change for no reason.

The stock airbox works just fine, I have personally made 400hp on the stock intake setup with only an intake elbow between the turbo and pipe running to the filterbox.

If you are wanting some intake noises from a Mk7, the best route would be everyones most hated method, a cone filter on a pipe open in the bay.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: r600_clubsport on 27 August 2021, 20:22

Quote from: Lordie on 26 August 2021, 15:55

Quote from: r600_clubsport on 25 August 2021, 21:16

R600 Intake

Can I ask your thoughts on the R600 intake?. I've turned down the soundactor with my OBD11 and was considering getting an R600 intake and turning it down further or off altogether. Also going to unclip the sound-proofing material on the inside of the bonnet. Actually quite disappointed by how un-sporty the MK7 GTi sounds but I'm not the type of person to get a louder exhaust and just want more natural engine sound inside the cabin

When I posted on here about it no one really had anything nice to say about the R600. Most just seemed to say it was a waste of money to have on a stock car and get a CSS backbox or nothing

not really much noise, i didn't want the whole WOOOOOSH thing, had the cone filter style on my previous car. Can sound good don't get me wrong, but just not for me anymore. This to most prob be waste of £££ but i always fancied it, and plan to go stage 1 so thought it may help. Looks nice in the engine bay tho lol and R600 match's the number plate lol

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 30 August 2021, 08:43

Not today last week, but got my alignment finally sorted as the steering wheel pointing to the left was really annoying.

Whilst I was in they were fitting a Remus system to a Mk8 Clubsport which has fully sold me on the mk8's looks apart from the interior.

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Meister on 30 August 2021, 11:17

Quote from: zainahmed48 on 20 August 2021, 21:56

Dechromed the lower part of my grill (and caused an ACC issue because now it says front assist not available - any ideas?)

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Also added a forge turbo blanket which was a pain to fit

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Why on earth would you de-chrome it!? Spoils the look and 'flow' of the chrome inside the headlights across the front. Each to their own! :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: My other womans a vw. on 30 August 2021, 13:26

I tried to de chrome my grill as I do not like chrome trim at all,I bought some black decals,but they got wet and wouldn’t adhere proper,so I had to bin them.
It would’ve interrupted the flow of the chrome into the headlights,but I could’ve lived with that.
The grill and headlights are the only exterior chrome left on the car,I have blacked everything else-front,rear emblems,grill badge and the wing badges.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SionOnTheCob on 30 August 2021, 17:35

Had a day out with the kids, I couldn't resist taking a few pics  :grin:


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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 31 August 2021, 16:32

Today was wash day. And a bit. So after washing was a de-tar and iron fallout stage followed by another wash and a going over with my clay mitt. Two coats of different waxes and a sealent on all glass and plastics. The wheels were washed a few days ago so didn't get much attention but they will get a good decontamination soon followed by a couple of coats of Gtechniq C5. At some point the glass will get polished too.

Not great light today to show off the Oryx pearlescence.

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 31 August 2021, 19:04

Quote from: Watts on 31 August 2021, 16:32

Today was wash day. And a bit. So after washing was a de-tar and iron fallout stage followed by another wash and a going over with my clay mitt. Two coats of different waxes and a sealent on all glass and plastics. The wheels were washed a few days ago so didn't get much attention but they will get a good decontamination soon followed by a couple of coats of Gtechniq C5. At some point the glass will get polished too.

Not great light today to show off the Oryx pearlescence.

Good effort @Watts. Washed my car last week and the first time I took it out after washing it rained :angry:. So it’s just as dirty again now as it was before I washed it!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 31 August 2021, 19:18

Quote from: SRGTD on 31 August 2021, 19:04

Good effort @Watts. Washed my car last week and the first time I took it out after washing it rained :angry:. So it’s just as dirty again now as it was before I washed it!

Cheers SR. Typical weather! There were a few spots of rain this morning but it held off in the end. My main problem now is the tree in my garden has got just big enough now to drop cr@p all down one side of the car :angry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: zainahmed48 on 07 September 2021, 02:06

Quote from: Meister on 30 August 2021, 11:17

Why on earth would you de-chrome it!? Spoils the look and 'flow' of the chrome inside the headlights across the front. Each to their own! :)

Personally I love how it turned out, makes it look so much more aggressive! If I didn’t have a blacked badge then I definitely would’ve left it chrome but I think coupled with the badge and the splitter it works extremely well. Never really been a fan of chrome

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Quote from: My other womans a vw. on 30 August 2021, 13:26

I tried to de chrome my grill as I do not like chrome trim at all,I bought some black decals,but they got wet and wouldn’t adhere proper,so I had to bin them.
It would’ve interrupted the flow of the chrome into the headlights,but I could’ve lived with that.
The grill and headlights are the only exterior chrome left on the car,I have blacked everything else-front,rear emblems,grill badge and the wing badges.

I tried the same thing and failed. Found it much easier to just remove it, mask it up using tape, paper, and a Stanley knife around the edges and then paint gloss black

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: zainahmed48 on 07 September 2021, 02:12

I fitted door welcome/exit lights on the front doors (SO long winded) and footwell lights that are in the front and rear. I’ve got 30 colour instrument colours coded in so it’s nice to match the footwells to the colours shown on the MIB and the digital dash.

Driving at night is amazing now :grin:

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 08 September 2021, 15:01

A quick dash there (yesterday) and back today to see my mum in Norfolk, a 290 mile round trip. I was intending to stay longer but my back had different ideas. What with the warm weather and steady traffic, 45 mpg there and amazingly 47.5 back today! It briefly hit 48 but local traffic killed off a bit. I thought it could do it but to see it on a 290PS car, amazing! Although I'd have happily traded a few mpg for fewer ditherers and tractors....

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 08 September 2021, 16:22

Quote from: Watts on 08 September 2021, 15:01

A quick dash there (yesterday) and back today to see my mum in Norfolk, a 290 mile round trip. I was intending to stay longer but my back had different ideas. What with the warm weather and steady traffic, 45 mpg there and amazingly 47.5 back today! It briefly hit 48 but local traffic killed off a bit. I thought it could do it but to see it on a 290PS car, amazing! Although I'd have happily traded a few mpg for fewer ditherers and tractors....

That's absolutely insane. I've never seen more than 41 out of my Mk7.5 PP

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: baka on 08 September 2021, 16:25

Wow, 47.5 is crazy good.

I did my first long trip to see a friend in Birmingham the other week and got 40. Which was great considering I wasn't hanging around and got stuck in a lot of roadworks.

My previous A4 wouldn't have managed 30.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 08 September 2021, 17:27

I think it was just all the heavens aligning for the economy gods. Also, I filled up at the weekend with Esso 99 when I would normally use Tesco Momentum. I wonder if that made a difference? According to the Esso website it contains no ethanol despite the E5 label.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 08 September 2021, 22:13

I can't confirm this but I think a great Spotify playlist tends to add 3 mpg.

That's seriously good going I saw 46 before in the gti but that was ACC at 40-55 mph for 50 miles.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Rudedog on 08 September 2021, 22:34

I'm on holiday up in the Highlands (for the first time) and am getting 47 mpg along the wonderful A roads, makes such a difference to crappy roads at home.

This is the reason I got a GTi  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 09 September 2021, 08:22

Whereabouts are you travelling Rudedog? A trip around the highlands is on my to do list but I've heard it can get really busy which spoils it a bit.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Rudedog on 09 September 2021, 10:04

I'm staying near Fort William next to the Commando memorial, quite a lot of camper vans but yesterday I did a good run almost to Avimore and only really had cars behind me on the way back.
Only thing are the big HGVs used for timber and fishes, they hack along at the limit around the roads, only had to pull over once to let him shoot past!
Most of the roads I've been on are nice and smooth, almost as good as French ones.

SUL (BP) is the same price here as down at home in Kent.

Shame we seem to just missed the good weather from last week.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Rudedog on 12 September 2021, 10:51

Just as an update.... got home last night after doing the return journey, so from Fort William to my home in Kent I did 555 miles at 52.3 mpg, I brimmed the tank at the start and topped up with 30 litres at half way, in the end when I stopped on my drive I still had half a tank left which I'm really pleased with.

Must say the LED lights made driving at night on the motorway a lot less tiring.

One question... I had the 'take a break' warning ticked in the car menu which I thought would warn me after two hours of driving but I didn't notice anything, has anybody experienced this? When I used to use my old Tom Tom a little clock would flash on the screen.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 12 September 2021, 11:56

Quote from: Rudedog on 12 September 2021, 10:51

Just as an update.... got home last night after doing the return journey, so from Fort William to my home in Kent I did 555 miles at 52.3 mpg, I brimmed the tank at the start and topped up with 30 litres at half way, in the end when I stopped on my drive I still had half a tank left which I'm really pleased with.

Very impressive economy. I managed 51 in my PP and thought it would do better.

Quote from: Rudedog on 12 September 2021, 10:51

One question... I had the 'take a break' warning ticked in the car menu which I thought would warn me after two hours of driving but I didn't notice anything, has anybody experienced this?

Perhaps you had nodded off! :laugh:

I've never had this come up on my 7.5.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 12 September 2021, 11:57

Quote from: Rudedog on 12 September 2021, 10:51

Just as an update.... got home last night after doing the return journey, so from Fort William to my home in Kent I did 555 miles at 52.3 mpg, I brimmed the tank at the start and topped up with 30 litres at half way, in the end when I stopped on my drive I still had half a tank left which I'm really pleased with.

Must say the LED lights made driving at night on the motorway a lot less tiring.

One question... I had the 'take a break' warning ticked in the car menu which I thought would warn me after two hours of driving but I didn't notice anything, has anybody experienced this? When I used to use my old Tom Tom a little clock would flash on the screen.

The driver alert / ‘take a break’ warning monitors driver behaviour rather than the length of time the car’s been driven, although there is likely to be a correlation between changes in driver behaviour that are an indication of tiredness and longer journeys. This is the explanation from VW’s website;

https://www.volkswagen.co.uk/en/technology/car-safety/driver-alert-system.html

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 17 September 2021, 10:55

Service at local VW garage, for the GTi's 4th oil change after 2600 miles since the last one & 10,880 miles from new! Seems a bit of a waste? :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 17 September 2021, 11:20

Quote from: clubsport on 17 September 2021, 10:55

Service at local VW garage, for the GTi's 4th oil change after 2600 miles since the last one & 10,880 miles from new! Seems a bit of a waste? :)

With your very low mileage, I’m making the assumption (apologies if my assumption’s incorrect) that you’re probably driving mainly short journeys that don’t give the engine oil an opportunity to get up to optimum operating temperature. If so, then I’d say changing the oil is definitely not a waste. With short journeys on a cold engine, there may be condensation in the oil that’s not ‘burnt off’ as it would be in a ‘hot’ engine, so the oil quality may deteriorate more in a low mileage, short journey car than it would in a car travelling longer journeys and a higher annual mileage.

There may also be other serviceable items that deteriorate with age, irrespective of a car’s mileage, so getting the car checked over once a year is worthwhile IMO :smiley:.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 17 September 2021, 11:27

Quote from: clubsport on 17 September 2021, 10:55

Service at local VW garage, for the GTi's 4th oil change after 2600 miles since the last one & 10,880 miles from new! Seems a bit of a waste? :)

My OH's 18 year old Lupo still gets an annual service. Between the last two it covered about 250 miles :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Agreeable Slick on 17 September 2021, 11:32

Finally got tyres fitted to the new alloys, will be giving them a final coat of Q2 rim.

Also it's wash day today so will get to see how well my coating of Soft 99 has been holding up.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 17 September 2021, 11:47

Quote from: clubsport on 17 September 2021, 10:55

Service at local VW garage, for the GTi's 4th oil change after 2600 miles since the last one & 10,880 miles from new! Seems a bit of a waste? :)

A mate said to me the other day that he doesn't understand people that have nice cars and don't drive them. It's like having a fit wife and not sh*gging her. All you're doing is keeping her tight for the next bloke.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 17 September 2021, 12:11

Quote from: dubber36 on 17 September 2021, 11:47

Quote from: clubsport on 17 September 2021, 10:55

Service at local VW garage, for the GTi's 4th oil change after 2600 miles since the last one & 10,880 miles from new! Seems a bit of a waste? :)

A mate said to me the other day that he doesn't understand people that have nice cars and don't drive them. It's like having a fit wife and not sh*gging her. All you're doing is keeping her tight for the next bloke.

:grin: I like the analogy!

I don’t use my car on very short journeys (under 3 miles or thereabouts) these days on the basis it’s better for me to walk and kinder for the environment. It doesn’t stop me using my car though, and I anticipate my very low mileage of circa 4.4K miles during the last 12 months - primarily due to lockdowns - will increase to near double that figure during the next 12 months.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 17 September 2021, 12:28

We all have different uses for our cars, I look after the Golf almost fanatically, running weekly Obd scans, checking fluids & tyre pressures. It mostly gets used on a monthly 60 mile round trip to visit family when I need to carry something that wont fit in sportscars.
When the sun is out I run around in a Morgan and old Pork when i need a bit of speed & noise, the Golf doesn't get used for short runs if I can possibly avoid it.
It's easy enough to understand why people don't drive "nice" cars all the time, you can only drive one car for a given journey, hence selling on an Elise (4th car) as I was just taking it out for the sake of it.

I cycled 2.5 x the mileage I covered in the Golf over the last year and like many of us, tend to have more things delivered to the house now than I ever did.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: davo245 on 17 September 2021, 12:39

Quote from: zainahmed48 on 07 September 2021, 02:12

I fitted door welcome/exit lights on the front doors (SO long winded) and footwell lights that are in the front and rear. I’ve got 30 colour instrument colours coded in so it’s nice to match the footwells to the colours shown on the MIB and the digital dash.

Driving at night is amazing now :grin:

(https://i.postimg.cc/VsqVJYSp/368-CA89-B-3-CE8-4-A9-F-A154-B1-B5-B66-F5-E9-E.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/LhsT7F33)

(https://i.postimg.cc/mknzLxGw/45-CFAF31-E445-4-CF3-90-AC-ABBAD4-B2-A9-AF.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/q68Mw5qh)

(https://i.postimg.cc/W3XqyFWx/F95894-CE-C6-DC-46-C1-93-DD-7501-B158-C283.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/qh67hRdG)

Looks great did you use OBD eleven to code the colours?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: oryx3dr on 17 September 2021, 19:06

Tried to fit some new headlight bulbs and failed so have her a late evening bath instead
(https://i.postimg.cc/SKf4Thwd/1-B617-F76-D935-41-BC-B10-D-18928-F53-B324.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/PLJ0JBfv)

(https://i.postimg.cc/L8f2PfDr/4083-A096-457-C-40-D7-88-FF-4209-E0284-B7-B.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/dhqbPhzB)

(https://i.postimg.cc/VN81W6H5/88-A29472-722-D-4-AE5-B710-E90379-A7-B88-B.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/cvXVssWN)

(https://i.postimg.cc/YqTtj866/C077-EF3-D-5894-4-DB1-A0-DD-4939-BB6-F75-A1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/2VdsKQXy)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: My other womans a vw. on 18 September 2021, 11:40

Used the anti dazzle full beam feature for the 1st time last night.
Whilst being very sceptical and wary of its performance/safe use when I bought the car,I found on the whole it worked well,with just the odd occasion when it didn’t flick back to full beam.
Passed quite a few cars and wagons going over Blubberhouses and not one flashed me,so it obviously works.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 18 September 2021, 13:18

I was having a conversation with a mate last night who has just sold his 320d Estate for £3k more than he paid for it earlier this year so I put my GTI in WBAC just for an idea - MY2019 bought new in December 2018 for just under £30k - valued at £26k - that’s about 12% depreciation over nearly 3 years - second hand car market has gone mad, clearly due to a shortage of new.
It will never get sold, love it too much.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Yusee on 18 September 2021, 17:51

Enjoying mine more the longer i own it.
Fantastic car.
Can’t understand why anybody would sell just because the market is strong.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Rudedog on 18 September 2021, 21:34

Have to agree...

Hopefully I'll be driving mine until they stop selling petrol  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 18 September 2021, 22:39

Quote from: dubber36 on 17 September 2021, 11:47

A mate said to me the other day that he doesn't understand people that have nice cars and don't drive them. It's like having a fit wife and not sh*gging her. All you're doing is keeping her tight for the next bloke.

Was he concerned that your poor Okie only ever reaches operating temperature when it goes for MOT or has he got designs on your missus?  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 18 September 2021, 22:41

Quote from: oryx3dr on 17 September 2021, 19:06

Tried to fit some new headlight bulbs and failed so have her a late evening bath instead

(https://i.postimg.cc/L8f2PfDr/4083-A096-457-C-40-D7-88-FF-4209-E0284-B7-B.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/dhqbPhzB)

The Oryx looks great in that light.
Those Reifnitz sit well in the arches too

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: oryx3dr on 18 September 2021, 22:57

Quote from: Exonian on 18 September 2021, 22:41

Quote from: oryx3dr on 17 September 2021, 19:06

Tried to fit some new headlight bulbs and failed so have her a late evening bath instead

(https://i.postimg.cc/L8f2PfDr/4083-A096-457-C-40-D7-88-FF-4209-E0284-B7-B.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/dhqbPhzB)

The Oryx looks great in that light.
Those Reifnitz sit well in the arches too

It truly is a lovely colour, my favourite for sure!

Yeah sometimes I wonder if they're just a tad too far out though? Maybe just a few mm

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 18 September 2021, 23:03

Quote from: oryx3dr on 18 September 2021, 22:57

Yeah sometimes I wonder if they're just a tad too far out though? Maybe just a few mm

Are you running spacers?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: oryx3dr on 18 September 2021, 23:05

Quote from: Exonian on 18 September 2021, 23:03

Quote from: oryx3dr on 18 September 2021, 22:57

Yeah sometimes I wonder if they're just a tad too far out though? Maybe just a few mm

Are you running spacers?

Yeah 12mm front 15mm rear I believe

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 18 September 2021, 23:11

Those are ideal specs for 7.5J wheels but maybe a tad much for 8” depending on offset.

On an 8” wide wheel personally I’d want around ET35 to 38 rear and ET42 ish front

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: oryx3dr on 18 September 2021, 23:17

Quote from: Exonian on 18 September 2021, 23:11

Those are ideal specs for 7.5J wheels but maybe a tad much for 8” depending on offset.

On an 8” wide wheel personally I’d want around ET35 to 38 rear and ET42 ish front

They're just a tiny bit too proud for my liking but, they'll have to do for now not sure I want to invest in another side of wheels or spacers just yet

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 18 September 2021, 23:43

Yeah, they look fine as they are, so long as they don’t catch then all is good

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 19 September 2021, 10:55

I have to agree with oryx3dr, for me personally,  I think they do sit a bit too proud.

Could you not get the spacers machined down in thickness by a local engineering firm??

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: oryx3dr on 19 September 2021, 11:00

Quote from: madstaff on 19 September 2021, 10:55

I have to agree with oryx3dr, for me personally,  I think they do sit a bit too proud.

Could you not get the spacers machined down in thickness by a local engineering firm??

Potentially, but then for what it would cost to just buy a new set and sell the old ones? Might not be worth the effort

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 19 September 2021, 13:06

Quote from: oryx3dr on 19 September 2021, 11:00

Quote from: madstaff on 19 September 2021, 10:55

I have to agree with oryx3dr, for me personally,  I think they do sit a bit too proud.

Could you not get the spacers machined down in thickness by a local engineering firm??

Potentially, but then for what it would cost to just buy a new set and sell the old ones? Might not be worth the effort

You could just use take the spacers off, with winter approaching I definitely would regardless to save a lot of dirt flying up the car.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 19 September 2021, 13:12

After 3 weeks I cracked and had to give the car a wash, it's definitely a lot easier doing it weekly. Also been getting better at using my iphone for pictures!

(https://i.postimg.cc/XJVBQ3sS/IMG-0642.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/CZQKKyym)

I also fitted another stainless steel footrest to the car & put my rubber mats back in as we move back into the wetter months. (Snowfoam on the mats before anyone comments)

(https://i.postimg.cc/0QWGSbPH/IMG-0643.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/9R9q5X4G)

Have the car booking in this week for a bit of work but I'll update when it's done.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 19 September 2021, 21:52

It’s photos like yours Will that make one wonder - what the bloody hell were VW thinking when they designed the mk8??!!!

The 7.5 GTI has got to be the best looking Golf since the mk1. I used to love walking around the corner of my road and seeing my TCR sat there like that.  :cool:
Ok, maybe third best after the mk1 Campaign and mk2 G60 on BBS splitties but that’s it. It’s right up there.

Nice Photo of a lovely looking car Will

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: oryx3dr on 19 September 2021, 22:11

Quote from: willni on 19 September 2021, 13:12

After 3 weeks I cracked and had to give the car a wash, it's definitely a lot easier doing it weekly. Also been getting better at using my iphone for pictures!

(https://i.postimg.cc/XJVBQ3sS/IMG-0642.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/CZQKKyym)

I also fitted another stainless steel footrest to the car & put my rubber mats back in as we move back into the wetter months. (Snowfoam on the mats before anyone comments)

(https://i.postimg.cc/0QWGSbPH/IMG-0643.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/9R9q5X4G)

Have the car booking in this week for a bit of work but I'll update when it's done.

Looks mega! Do you edit out the number plate on your phone too? If so how? Been wondering myself

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 20 September 2021, 08:46

Quote from: Exonian on 19 September 2021, 21:52

It’s photos like yours Will that make one wonder - what the bloody hell were VW thinking when they designed the mk8??!!!

The 7.5 GTI has got to be the best looking Golf since the mk1. I used to love walking around the corner of my road and seeing my TCR sat there like that.  :cool:
Ok, maybe third best after the mk1 Campaign and mk2 G60 on BBS splitties but that’s it. It’s right up there.

Nice Photo of a lovely looking car Will

The TCR is definitely one of the best looking Golf's especially in the lighter colours. I would very much of the same opinion regarding the Mk1's and Mk2's, I'm not certain on what I consider better looking the G60 or the Rallye with the flared arches. But I also still think the mk5 Edition 30 pips the 7.5 but I'm biased.

Quote from: oryx3dr on 19 September 2021, 22:11

Looks mega! Do you edit out the number plate on your phone too? If so how? Been wondering myself

I do, so you go:

Photo > Edit > then hit the ... for more options > Markup > Hit the colour chooser > then select the pipette in the top left > colour match it to the number plate > then draw over your number plate text. 

I'm sure there's a better way but removing the number plate and cropping is all I need, I let my polisher sort gloss  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: oryx3dr on 20 September 2021, 09:43

Quote from: willni on 20 September 2021, 08:46

I do, so you go:

Photo > Edit > then hit the ... for more options > Markup > Hit the colour chooser > then select the pipette in the top left > colour match it to the number plate > then draw over your number plate text. 

I'm sure there's a better way but removing the number plate and cropping is all I need, I let my polisher sort gloss  :wink:

Very helpful, wish I'd known about this sooner! Thank you :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: o`Neil on 20 September 2021, 20:13

Quote from: willni on 19 September 2021, 13:12

I also fitted another stainless steel footrest to the car & put my rubber mats back in as we move back into the wetter months.

Willni, where did you get those WeatherTech mats from please?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 20 September 2021, 21:28

Quote from: o`Neil on 20 September 2021, 20:13

Quote from: willni on 19 September 2021, 13:12

I also fitted another stainless steel footrest to the car & put my rubber mats back in as we move back into the wetter months.

Willni, where did you get those WeatherTech mats from please?

https://www.weathertecheurope.com/uk/volkswagen/2014/golf/floorliner-digitalfit/transmission/automatic/

They came from Italy via the WeatherTech Website, I'd suggest emailing them for a a price on just the front two, as mine were £120 ish 3-4 years ago for just the front.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: o`Neil on 20 September 2021, 21:48

Quote from: willni on 20 September 2021, 21:28

Quote from: o`Neil on 20 September 2021, 20:13

Quote from: willni on 19 September 2021, 13:12

I also fitted another stainless steel footrest to the car & put my rubber mats back in as we move back into the wetter months.

Willni, where did you get those WeatherTech mats from please?

https://www.weathertecheurope.com/uk/volkswagen/2014/golf/floorliner-digitalfit/transmission/automatic/

They came from Italy via the WeatherTech Website, I'd suggest emailing them for a a price on just the front two, as mine were £120 ish 3-4 years ago for just the front.

Thanks, showing as over £200 which is a bit steep for a couple of rubber mats  :huh:

I will do as you suggest and email them as I only want the fronts  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: zainahmed48 on 21 September 2021, 01:17

Quote from: willni on 19 September 2021, 13:12

After 3 weeks I cracked and had to give the car a wash, it's definitely a lot easier doing it weekly. Also been getting better at using my iphone for pictures!

(https://i.postimg.cc/XJVBQ3sS/IMG-0642.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/CZQKKyym)

My jaw dropped in awe. Beautiful.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: zainahmed48 on 21 September 2021, 01:19

Quote from: davo245 on 17 September 2021, 12:39

Quote from: zainahmed48 on 07 September 2021, 02:12

I fitted door welcome/exit lights on the front doors (SO long winded) and footwell lights that are in the front and rear. I’ve got 30 colour instrument colours coded in so it’s nice to match the footwells to the colours shown on the MIB and the digital dash.

Driving at night is amazing now :grin:

(https://i.postimg.cc/VsqVJYSp/368-CA89-B-3-CE8-4-A9-F-A154-B1-B5-B66-F5-E9-E.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/LhsT7F33)

(https://i.postimg.cc/mknzLxGw/45-CFAF31-E445-4-CF3-90-AC-ABBAD4-B2-A9-AF.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/q68Mw5qh)

(https://i.postimg.cc/W3XqyFWx/F95894-CE-C6-DC-46-C1-93-DD-7501-B158-C283.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/qh67hRdG)

Looks great did you use OBD eleven to code the colours?

Thanks! Yes I used OBD11 to change colours but only for the actual MIB/active info display. The footwell lights are controlled via an app on my phone/remote control

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Agreeable Slick on 21 September 2021, 16:26

Quote from: o`Neil on 20 September 2021, 21:48

I will do as you suggest and email them as I only want the fronts  :smiley:

Can you post back here as I'd be interested in fronts for mine.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ceefeesh on 22 September 2021, 09:32

I thought the Weathertech mats were smart too so I emailed Weathertech European Sales Dept. Here’s the body of the reply dated 21/9/21.

Please find a quote below for the front pair below with the part number for rhd:

‘446541 - $109.95 USD

Shipping - $70.27 USD

Liners ship from U.S. & you'll be responsible for duties & taxes upon delivery.

Order for fronts only would be manually entered & payment would have to be by credit card.’

🤨 This might help folk make their mind up.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: o`Neil on 22 September 2021, 19:30

Thanks Ceefeesh, shipping seems a bit steep and then there`s a good chance of having to pay duties too.

Maybe someone could set up a group buy  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 22 September 2021, 20:45

Here's an alternative by Novline at an a lot friendlier price point, may not look spectacular but no mat does and they serve a purpose!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/363173441833?hash=item548ed2f129:g:3DQAAOSw0Z1fqb8a

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: o`Neil on 23 September 2021, 04:45

Quote from: willni on 22 September 2021, 20:45

Here's an alternative by Novline at an a lot friendlier price point, may not look spectacular but no mat does and they serve a purpose!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/363173441833?hash=item548ed2f129:g:3DQAAOSw0Z1fqb8a

I`ve bought those in the past, just the fronts and they were about £26ish. They fit reasonably well but you get what you pay for I guess as the quality isn`t that good, they were thin and plasticy.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 23 September 2021, 17:56

I had the front 4 windows tinted today, the small triangles behind the wing mirrors and the 2 doors. Just to lessen the divide between the front and 90% rears.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Eccie on 24 September 2021, 15:28

Quote from: willni on 23 September 2021, 17:56

I had the front 4 windows tinted today, the small triangles behind the wing mirrors and the 2 doors. Just to lessen the divide between the front and 90% rears.

Is that legal? Always thought the front door windows had to be clear like the windscreen!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 24 September 2021, 15:36

Quote from: Eccie on 24 September 2021, 15:28

Quote from: willni on 23 September 2021, 17:56

I had the front 4 windows tinted today, the small triangles behind the wing mirrors and the 2 doors. Just to lessen the divide between the front and 90% rears.

Is that legal? Always thought the front door windows had to be clear like the windscreen!

It's not, but sure we're all a little illegal.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 24 September 2021, 17:37

Quote from: willni on 24 September 2021, 15:36

Quote from: Eccie on 24 September 2021, 15:28

Quote from: willni on 23 September 2021, 17:56

I had the front 4 windows tinted today, the small triangles behind the wing mirrors and the 2 doors. Just to lessen the divide between the front and 90% rears.

Is that legal? Always thought the front door windows had to be clear like the windscreen!

It's not, but sure we're all a little illegal.

Have you told your insurance company?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 24 September 2021, 19:09

Quote from: Adam T7 on 24 September 2021, 17:37

Quote from: willni on 24 September 2021, 15:36

Quote from: Eccie on 24 September 2021, 15:28

Quote from: willni on 23 September 2021, 17:56

I had the front 4 windows tinted today, the small triangles behind the wing mirrors and the 2 doors. Just to lessen the divide between the front and 90% rears.

Is that legal? Always thought the front door windows had to be clear like the windscreen!

It's not, but sure we're all a little illegal.

Have you told your insurance company?

Yes.

I also sold my 19 Santiago Alloys today so now I'm on the search for a set of 18's for winter use, ideally a set of Belvederes or Rotary's, but cheapest will be the case most likely.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 24 September 2021, 19:33

Quote from: willni on 24 September 2021, 19:09

Quote from: Adam T7 on 24 September 2021, 17:37

Quote from: willni on 24 September 2021, 15:36

Quote from: Eccie on 24 September 2021, 15:28

Quote from: willni on 23 September 2021, 17:56

I had the front 4 windows tinted today, the small triangles behind the wing mirrors and the 2 doors. Just to lessen the divide between the front and 90% rears.

Is that legal? Always thought the front door windows had to be clear like the windscreen!

It's not, but sure we're all a little illegal.

Have you told your insurance company?

Yes.

In the UK, I don’t think it’s illegal to tint the front side windows in a car; the % of tint determines whether or not it’s illegal.

I think that the side windows forward of the B pillars need to let through 70% of VLT (visible light transmission), so getting a 30% tint applied would be OK. Any darker, if you’re stopped by the police you may be asked to remove the tint film from the windows there and then if in their view they consider it to be too dark to be safe under certain conditions - e.g. reducing a person’s visibility when driving after dark. I think you would probably also get a fixed penalty notice, which could mean points on licence and / or a fine.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 24 September 2021, 20:17

Quote from: SRGTD on 24 September 2021, 19:33

Quote from: willni on 24 September 2021, 19:09

Quote from: Adam T7 on 24 September 2021, 17:37

Quote from: willni on 24 September 2021, 15:36

Quote from: Eccie on 24 September 2021, 15:28

Quote from: willni on 23 September 2021, 17:56

I had the front 4 windows tinted today, the small triangles behind the wing mirrors and the 2 doors. Just to lessen the divide between the front and 90% rears.

Is that legal? Always thought the front door windows had to be clear like the windscreen!

It's not, but sure we're all a little illegal.

Have you told your insurance company?

Yes.

In the UK, I don’t think it’s illegal to tint the front side windows in a car; the % of tint determines whether or not it’s illegal.

I think that the side windows forward of the B pillars need to let through 70% of VLT (visible light transmission), so getting a 30% tint applied would be OK. Any darker, if you’re stopped by the police you may be asked to remove the tint film from the windows there and then if in their view they consider it to be too dark to be safe under certain conditions - e.g. reducing a person’s visibility when driving after dark. I think you would probably also get a fixed penalty notice, which could mean points on licence and / or a fine.

The majority of cars are at the limit from the factory from my understanding, so I know what I'm getting myself in for, but it's a very light tint and you'd be very hard pressed to tell it was tinted, even with an untinted golf beside it.

This is cowboy country SRGTD, they've had to pick their battles over here. The majority of the country uses illegal number plates.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: davo245 on 28 September 2021, 14:19

Quote from: zainahmed48 on 21 September 2021, 01:19

Quote from: davo245 on 17 September 2021, 12:39

Quote from: zainahmed48 on 07 September 2021, 02:12

I fitted door welcome/exit lights on the front doors (SO long winded) and footwell lights that are in the front and rear. I’ve got 30 colour instrument colours coded in so it’s nice to match the footwells to the colours shown on the MIB and the digital dash.

Driving at night is amazing now :grin:

(https://i.postimg.cc/VsqVJYSp/368-CA89-B-3-CE8-4-A9-F-A154-B1-B5-B66-F5-E9-E.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/LhsT7F33)

(https://i.postimg.cc/mknzLxGw/45-CFAF31-E445-4-CF3-90-AC-ABBAD4-B2-A9-AF.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/q68Mw5qh)

(https://i.postimg.cc/W3XqyFWx/F95894-CE-C6-DC-46-C1-93-DD-7501-B158-C283.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/qh67hRdG)

Looks great did you use OBD eleven to code the colours?

Thanks! Yes I used OBD11 to change colours but only for the actual MIB/active info display. The footwell lights are controlled via an app on my phone/remote control

Thanks

So do you get the light strip in the doors to be available in different colours with the obd eleven or is that just the same red?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 28 September 2021, 17:21

That just stays red, by design, unfortunately

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 04 October 2021, 14:34

Got my car booked in to have the under bonnet sound insulation replaced and to investigate coolant loss.

The tech I spoke to thought the insulation shrinks due to dealers jet washing under the bonnet, the insulation dries from the heat of the engine causing the shrinkage. No idea if he's right or not but seems plausible. He was also the one who suggested getting the engine checked for coolant loss when he saw the bottle of G12 in my hand. Although I've had a couple of issues with them generally they have been very helpful.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 04 October 2021, 16:37

A good opportunity to replace the under bonnet insulation.
As an observation my under bonnet insulation is perfect, stored in a spare bedroom, the CS-S comes without this insulation, so I thought I would enjoy a little more engine noise in my CS.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 04 October 2021, 16:58

Mine seems to have shrunk a bit too and come away at the lowest point near the washer jets, i bought some lengths of 3m velcro and threaded it through the bonnet strengthening web, folded it over the sound deadening pad and secured it that way.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Yusee on 04 October 2021, 18:30

Quote from: Watts on 04 October 2021, 14:34

Got my car booked in to have the under bonnet sound insulation replaced and to investigate coolant loss.

The tech I spoke to thought the insulation shrinks due to dealers jet washing under the bonnet, the insulation dries from the heat of the engine causing the shrinkage. No idea if he's right or not but seems plausible. He was also the one who suggested getting the engine checked for coolant loss when he saw the bottle of G12 in my hand. Although I've had a couple of issues with them generally they have been very helpful.

How much coolant have you lost? Was it a one off, or have you had to top up more than once?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 04 October 2021, 18:40

Tbh, I'm not sure how much has been lost as I haven't noted at any point as to where the level was, but it was higher as now bang on minimum. I'll top it up in the morning and it'll be in the workshop on Friday to be checked.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 04 October 2021, 19:29

Quote from: Watts on 04 October 2021, 18:40

Tbh, I'm not sure how much has been lost as I haven't noted at any point as to where the level was, but it was higher as now bang on minimum. I'll top it up in the morning and it'll be in the workshop on Friday to be checked.

I don’t think I’d top it up if your car’s going into the workshop on Friday, unless it drops to below minimum the minimum mark. If it’s at the minimum level, the workshop can see for themselves that it’s dropped below the ‘normal’ level. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 04 October 2021, 20:04

Quote from: Watts on 04 October 2021, 14:34

Got my car booked in to have the under bonnet sound insulation replaced and to investigate coolant loss.

The tech I spoke to thought the insulation shrinks due to dealers jet washing under the bonnet, the insulation dries from the heat of the engine causing the shrinkage. No idea if he's right or not but seems plausible. He was also the one who suggested getting the engine checked for coolant loss when he saw the bottle of G12 in my hand. Although I've had a couple of issues with them generally they have been very helpful.

The comment on the insulation sounds a bit dodgy, mine has never been power washed under the bonnet and it’s shrunk

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Yusee on 04 October 2021, 20:05

Please us know the outcome, Watts. My guess is airlock.
The impression I get from reading about this online is that the thermostat housing leak issue is much less common with late 7.5s.
I also wonder whether many have been changed needlessly??

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 04 October 2021, 20:19

Quote from: SRGTD on 04 October 2021, 19:29

Quote from: Watts on 04 October 2021, 18:40

Tbh, I'm not sure how much has been lost as I haven't noted at any point as to where the level was, but it was higher as now bang on minimum. I'll top it up in the morning and it'll be in the workshop on Friday to be checked.

I don’t think I’d top it up if your car’s going into the workshop on Friday, unless it drops to below minimum the minimum mark. If it’s at the minimum level, the workshop can see for themselves that it’s dropped below the ‘normal’ level.

They've already seen the level so they know it has dropped. They will check for evidence of leaks.

Quote from: Adam T7 on 04 October 2021, 20:04

The comment on the insulation sounds a bit dodgy, mine has never been power washed under the bonnet and it’s shrunk

I think he was being genuine but it was nothing more than a guess. Thing is they are not all shrinking so that would suggest some external influence but who knows. If mine shrinks again then I'll definitely know it's not from washing.

Quote from: Yusee on 04 October 2021, 20:05

Please us know the outcome, Watts. My guess is airlock.

Will do. That's what I think too but since they offered to check it out I'd have been daft not to let them.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: o`Neil on 04 October 2021, 21:28

Quote from: Watts on 04 October 2021, 14:34

The tech I spoke to thought the insulation shrinks due to dealers jet washing under the bonnet, the insulation dries from the heat of the engine causing the shrinkage. No idea if he's right or not but seems plausible.

More dealer BS. Imagine, these numpties actually work on your cars.

Mine has never been washed and is now held in place with a couple of cable ties.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 04 October 2021, 22:25

Quote from: o`Neil on 04 October 2021, 21:28

Quote from: Watts on 04 October 2021, 14:34

The tech I spoke to thought the insulation shrinks due to dealers jet washing under the bonnet, the insulation dries from the heat of the engine causing the shrinkage. No idea if he's right or not but seems plausible.

More dealer BS. Imagine, these numpties actually work on your cars.

Mine has never been washed and is now held in place with a couple of cable ties.

Agree - dealer BS.

There are mk7 owners on other forums who have never let the dealer wash their cars - not even as part of PDI when the car was new. Their under bonnet insulation has also suffered from shrinkage.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: davo245 on 05 October 2021, 14:47

My underbonnet isolation has also come away as described took it to dealer who used same pressure washer excuse told them it has never been done they changed it as a good will under warranty.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 05 October 2021, 20:01

Today I caused my car to have a breakdown and need to be recovered. Yes, that's right, I caused it. I feel like such a doughnut although the words I used to describe myself at the time were a wee bit stronger and not repeatable here.

So, what did I do?

Or in this case, didn't do.

I topped up my coolant and forgot to replace the cap :rolleyes:

So, once topped up I popped out for some petrol and struck it lucky on the first attempt at the local Tesco. Only a 1.5 mile round trip so not enough to cause a problem. Then after lunch, the OH wanted to go shopping, so we got 3 miles down the road when I noticed steam coming from under the bonnet. I pulled over straight away and switched off, I knew what the problem was going to be. Coolant all over the place. Couldn't find the cap anywhere so I ordered another whilst we awaited the arrival of the RAC - 3.5 hours. Luckily my OH was very understanding and didn't get angry or upset. Got towed home on a bar so I was steering which was odd but I did manage 50.1 mpg, given the engine wasn't running I expected better!

So my own stupidity and perhaps a sign that the old gray matter is becoming unreliable?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 05 October 2021, 20:34

Quote from: Watts on 05 October 2021, 20:01

Today I caused my car to have a breakdown and need to be recovered. Yes, that's right, I caused it. I feel like such a doughnut although the words I used to describe myself at the time were a wee bit stronger and not repeatable here.

So, what did I do?

Or in this case, didn't do.

I topped up my coolant and forgot to replace the cap :rolleyes:

So, once topped up I popped out for some petrol and struck it lucky on the first attempt at the local Tesco. Only a 1.5 mile round trip so not enough to cause a problem. Then after lunch, the OH wanted to go shopping, so we got 3 miles down the road when I noticed steam coming from under the bonnet. I pulled over straight away and switched off, I knew what the problem was going to be. Coolant all over the place. Couldn't find the cap anywhere so I ordered another whilst we awaited the arrival of the RAC - 3.5 hours. Luckily my OH was very understanding and didn't get angry or upset. Got towed home on a bar so I was steering which was odd but I did manage 50.1 mpg, given the engine wasn't running I expected better!

So my own stupidity and perhaps a sign that the old gray matter is becoming unreliable?

At least you found the source of your coolant leak, the lid was off  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 05 October 2021, 21:57

Quote from: Watts on 05 October 2021, 20:01

Today I caused my car to have a breakdown and need to be recovered. Yes, that's right, I caused it. I feel like such a doughnut although the words I used to describe myself at the time were a wee bit stronger and not repeatable here.

So, what did I do?

Or in this case, didn't do.

I topped up my coolant and forgot to replace the cap :rolleyes:


So, once topped up I popped out for some petrol and struck it lucky on the first attempt at the local Tesco. Only a 1.5 mile round trip so not enough to cause a problem. Then after lunch, the OH wanted to go shopping, so we got 3 miles down the road when I noticed steam coming from under the bonnet. I pulled over straight away and switched off, I knew what the problem was going to be. Coolant all over the place. Couldn't find the cap anywhere so I ordered another whilst we awaited the arrival of the RAC - 3.5 hours. Luckily my OH was very understanding and didn't get angry or upset. Got towed home on a bar so I was steering which was odd but I did manage 50.1 mpg, given the engine wasn't running I expected better!

So my own stupidity and perhaps a sign that the old gray matter is becoming unreliable?

Did a similar thing on a Nova when I was a kid about 36 years ago, except it was the oil filler cap. The smoke and smell was exceptional😂. I found the cap back at the garage I’d used to put oil in.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Splashalot on 06 October 2021, 05:29

Ouch!  :shocked:

Did the engine actually overheat, or was the steam just from coolant spilling out onto the hot engine?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 06 October 2021, 08:44

Quote from: Splashalot on 06 October 2021, 05:29

Ouch!  :shocked:

Did the engine actually overheat, or was the steam just from coolant spilling out onto the hot engine?

Fortunately not, just the coolant spilling. I didn't get a low coolant warning either, or at least not until I started it to move the car behind the towing vehicle.

I topped up the coolant last night which was about 0.5L so I think most of what was lost was that in the coolant tank. My replacement cap is now in stock so once I have that I'll get it running and try and remove any trapped air. Should all be okay.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: o`Neil on 06 October 2021, 11:20

Quote from: Watts on 06 October 2021, 08:44

My replacement cap is now in stock so once I have that I'll get it running and try and remove any trapped air. Should all be okay.

Just stuff a bit of ol` rag in the top, it`ll be fine  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 06 October 2021, 13:13

Thought the cooling system has to be pressurised to keep the coolant from boiling at the high temperatures (which is why you never take a cap off a hot engine), so surely a rag would just be blown out ?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 06 October 2021, 19:50

On the the Isle of Skye at Portree and went out today to go out to be met 15 yards down the road to rear left pressure warning. Stopped at the nearest garage to find a massive screw straight through the tyre. Luckily it was right in the middle and repairable so that was ok. Checked and double checked that they could repair without damaging the rim and pleasantly surprised that they have. The young lad who removed the wheel was extremely careful and very precise removing and refitting. Well impressed 👍

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 06 October 2021, 20:21

Quote from: mcmaddy on 06 October 2021, 19:50

On the the Isle of Skye at Portree and went out today to go out to be met 15 yards down the road to rear left pressure warning. Stopped at the nearest garage to find a massive screw straight through the tyre. Luckily it was right in the middle and repairable so that was ok. Checked and double checked that they could repair without damaging the rim and pleasantly surprised that they have. The young lad who removed the wheel was extremely careful and very precise removing and refitting. Well impressed 👍

Great and proper service! Are you there on holiday?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 06 October 2021, 22:41

Yes up here on holiday.  Couldn't come last year for obvious reasons and already booked for next year  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 08 October 2021, 17:59

Had mine at the dealers today, under bonnet insulation replaced, the new one apart from fitting properly, just looks so much nicer, clean and black rather than grey. They had a clean up after my coolant went everywhere and checked for leaks, all good. Coolant level has also settled now since I topped it back off. So all good and it's great to be out driving again :smiley:

I did a WBAC just for fun and assuming they paid out the offer price, I'm up a fiver on what I paid for the car 20 months and 13.5k miles ago! I know it means nothing in reality but it's nice to think you've had all that depreciation free motoring!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 08 October 2021, 18:45

Quote from: Watts on 08 October 2021, 17:59

Had mine at the dealers today, under bonnet insulation replaced, the new one apart from fitting properly, just looks so much nicer, clean and black rather than grey. They had a clean up after my coolant went everywhere and checked for leaks, all good. Coolant level has also settled now since I topped it back off. So all good and it's great to be out driving again :smiley:

I did a WBAC just for fun and assuming they paid out the offer price, I'm up a fiver on what I paid for the car 20 months and 13.5k miles ago! I know it means nothing in reality but it's nice to think you've had all that depreciation free motoring!

I'm in a similar boat I'm 4k/5k miles in since I got mine, and up £3k for a years worth of driving, would be more but small modifications and ppf fairly reduced it... Luckily there's nothing as good as a mk7 golf worth changing to at the minute apart from my neighbours TCR with factory Akrapovic exhaust  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: joe6 on 08 October 2021, 19:44

Took advantage of the weather and fitted underbody panels - larger engine skidtray, short exhaust panel, larger exhaust panel on the nearside, rear axle cover, rear suspension stone guard/aerofoil cover. Supposed to improve mpg so will see over the next couple of months and not much more than a couple of tanks of fuel. Certainly provides lots of underbody protection from muck etc even if it does not improve economy.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 08 October 2021, 20:02

Quote from: willni on 08 October 2021, 18:45

I'm in a similar boat I'm 4k/5k miles in since I got mine, and up £3k for a years worth of driving, would be more but small modifications and ppf fairly reduced it... Luckily there's nothing as good as a mk7 golf worth changing to at the minute apart from my neighbours TCR with factory Akrapovic exhaust  :whistle:

You've done really well then! :laugh: I've not heard the akra exhaust, any good? I'm pretty pleased with the standard one, has a good tone without being too loud, perfect for me.

Quote from: joe6 on 08 October 2021, 19:44

Took advantage of the weather and fitted underbody panels - larger engine skidtray, short exhaust panel, larger exhaust panel on the nearside, rear axle cover, rear suspension stone guard/aerofoil cover. Supposed to improve mpg so will see over the next couple of months and not much more than a couple of tanks of fuel. Certainly provides lots of underbody protection from muck etc even if it does not improve economy.

Please report back your findings, if you don't mind :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Yusee on 08 October 2021, 20:14

Quote from: willni on 08 October 2021, 18:45

there's nothing as good as a mk7 golf

There really isn’t. Coming up to 3 years ownership I was thinking just that.

@Watts, good to hear you’re back on the road and no leak. Mine goes for service in the next month, if my coolant level drops again I’ll get them to take a look

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 08 October 2021, 20:30

Quote from: Watts on 08 October 2021, 20:02

Quote from: willni on 08 October 2021, 18:45

I'm in a similar boat I'm 4k/5k miles in since I got mine, and up £3k for a years worth of driving, would be more but small modifications and ppf fairly reduced it... Luckily there's nothing as good as a mk7 golf worth changing to at the minute apart from my neighbours TCR with factory Akrapovic exhaust  :whistle:

You've done really well then! :laugh: I've not heard the akra exhaust, any good? I'm pretty pleased with the standard one, has a good tone without being too loud, perfect for me.

I would have done really well, plenty more mods to do and 100k more miles to go!  :grin:

Standard TCR (chrome tips) is slightly louder than a more GTI so I've been told, and the Akrapovic is just a £3k titanium backbox delete, so little louder again & bit more aggressive but not yobbish.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Yusee on 09 October 2021, 12:12

Quote from: Watts on 08 October 2021, 17:59

I did a WBAC just for fun and assuming they paid out the offer price, I'm up a fiver on what I paid for the car 20 months and 13.5k miles ago! I know it means nothing in reality but it's nice to think you've had all that depreciation free motoring!

Just checked mine- bought for £28k, now wbac offering £24k after 3 years and 18k miles.
Meanwhile the 205 bought for £8k, now worth around £12k after 2 years and 5k miles.
So that’s no depreciation in 3 years motoring. Different reasons, of course.

My dad bought a lancia beta coupe in the 70s when inflation was rampant. I remember that car very well.
He tells me he sold it after 3 years for as much as he paid for it brand new.

I don’t expect buyers are getting much- if any- discount on new cars so the idea of “ cashing in” makes no sense at all.

Out of interest, anyone know the discount you can get on a new Golf GTI?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 09 October 2021, 12:29

Quote from: Yusee on 09 October 2021, 12:12

I don’t expect buyers are getting much- if any- discount on new cars so the idea of “ cashing in” makes no sense at all.

I think you’re only likely to get a decent discount if buying through a broker such as Drive the Deal,  but if you do that you’ll be in for a long, long wait. For anyone lucky enough to find a new in-stock unregistered car at a dealers that matches their colour / spec requirements, I agree that they’ll be unlikely to get much if any discount:- if anything, with the current market conditions, the dealer might be looking for more than list price!

Agree that cashing in makes little sense, unless you have another car to make use of while while you’re waiting patiently for that factory order to be built. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 09 October 2021, 12:44

When I was at the dealers yesterday they wanted £52k for a demo car that was £42k list.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Yusee on 09 October 2021, 12:46

I found this interesting..

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZlBNS4OmaI

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 09 October 2021, 18:38

Quote from: Yusee on 09 October 2021, 12:46

I found this interesting..

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZlBNS4OmaI

Me too, thanks!

Today there was witchcraft in my car. My OH had her Spotify on her mobile playing via bluetooth on the car's system! We've never done that before! Sound quality was a bit sh!te though. Also, when she connected it up via the USB, the volume control wouldn't go up, only down :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 09 October 2021, 19:44

Quote from: Watts on 09 October 2021, 18:38

Today there was witchcraft in my car. My OH had her Spotify on her mobile playing via bluetooth on the car's system! We've never done that before! Sound quality was a bit sh!te though. Also, when she connected it up via the USB, the volume control wouldn't go up, only down :rolleyes:

Strange Volkswagen actually recommend you use bluetooth instead of the USB for the best sound quality, maybe the issue was Abba wasn't playing?  :grin:

Also if you go into Settings > Playback > Equalizer > Small Speakers on Spotify it really improves the sound on everything a phone plays music on, I do it with the Dynaudio on mine and it's a night and day difference.


In other news with mine, I kerbed an alloy today so naturally the car is now a Class C/N write off. So currently trying to decide between satin black or Blue chrome for a full set refurb, as I was never fussed on the original matte graphite colour.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: joe6 on 09 October 2021, 20:20

Quote from: Yusee on 09 October 2021, 12:46

I found this interesting..

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZlBNS4OmaI

That is interesting and gives food for a few thoughts. Suggests that the secondhand prices of nearly new cars are not really a bubble but may be here for the foreseeable future and the stupid prices of the 3000mile mk8 r for example are not so autragageous after all if supply is 'rationed.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 09 October 2021, 22:06

Quote from: willni on 09 October 2021, 19:44

Strange Volkswagen actually recommend you use bluetooth instead of the USB for the best sound quality, maybe the issue was Abba wasn't playing?  :grin:

Also if you go into Settings > Playback > Equalizer > Small Speakers on Spotify it really improves the sound on everything a phone plays music on, I do it with the Dynaudio on mine and it's a night and day difference.


In other news with mine, I kerbed an alloy today so naturally the car is now a Class C/N write off. So currently trying to decide between satin black or Blue chrome for a full set refurb, as I was never fussed on the original matte graphite colour.

It wasn't Abba admittedly, perhaps that was the problem? It was the Best of Blondie and tbh, I'd enjoy that on anything and it was much better than the radio :laugh:

Satin black, will look great with TR.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 09 October 2021, 22:33

Quote from: joe6 on 08 October 2021, 19:44

Took advantage of the weather and fitted underbody panels - larger engine skidtray, short exhaust panel, larger exhaust panel on the nearside, rear axle cover, rear suspension stone guard/aerofoil cover. Supposed to improve mpg so will see over the next couple of months and not much more than a couple of tanks of fuel. Certainly provides lots of underbody protection from muck etc even if it does not improve economy.

I’ve got all those on my GTI (installed them all last year). Don’t know weather those have made a difference or it’s coincidence, but on my way home from work on Friday evening (approx 15 miles motorway and a roads), the motorway was pretty congested to I was only travelling at around 60-65mph, and when I arrived home on the drive way, was amazed to see the mpg return of 53.6 mpg - the best I’ve ever had (no doubt aided by the slower traffic and the unusually mild weather), but for a 230ps GTI that’s incredible (and I know that my fuel computer is approx 0.7-1 mpg optimistic - that’s all).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 10 October 2021, 06:35

Quote from: Sootchucker on 09 October 2021, 22:33

Quote from: joe6 on 08 October 2021, 19:44

Took advantage of the weather and fitted underbody panels - larger engine skidtray, short exhaust panel, larger exhaust panel on the nearside, rear axle cover, rear suspension stone guard/aerofoil cover. Supposed to improve mpg so will see over the next couple of months and not much more than a couple of tanks of fuel. Certainly provides lots of underbody protection from muck etc even if it does not improve economy.

I’ve got all those on my GTI (installed them all last year). Don’t know weather those have made a difference or it’s coincidence, but on my way home from work on Friday evening (approx 15 miles motorway and a roads), the motorway was pretty congested to I was only travelling at around 60-65mph, and when I arrived home on the drive way, was amazed to see the mpg return of 53.6 mpg - the best I’ve ever had (no doubt aided by the slower traffic and the unusually mild weather), but for a 230ps GTI that’s incredible (and I know that my fuel computer is approx 0.7-1 mpg optimistic - that’s all).

Do the panels cause any MOT hassle? - my mate got an advisory on his TT due to a panel obstructing inspection access - he never fitted it and has never removed it so probably just the inspector being jobsworth - I ask because thinking of something similar myself

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 10 October 2021, 10:03

Quote from: Sootchucker on 09 October 2021, 22:33

Do the panels cause any MOT hassle? - my mate got an advisory on his TT due to a panel obstructing inspection access - he never fitted it and has never removed it so probably just the inspector being jobsworth - I ask because thinking of something similar myself

Not really being a jobsworth,  just covering his arse as he can't test what he can't see (due to all the underbody covers).

Could be hiding allsorts of things, unlikely on a 3 year old Golf but not impossible.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 10 October 2021, 16:04

Nothing too interesting today,

180 mile odd round trip down to Dublin and had plenty of nice company in the form of a 60's Corvette Stingray, R34 GTR and a few others.

Also ordered the Rieger Rear Diffuser for it in Satin black which I'll be getting painted textured black again to match the rest of the plastics.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: joe6 on 10 October 2021, 20:27

Quote from: Sootchucker on 09 October 2021, 22:33

Quote from: joe6 on 08 October 2021, 19:44

Took advantage of the weather and fitted underbody panels - larger engine skidtray, short exhaust panel, larger exhaust panel on the nearside, rear axle cover, rear suspension stone guard/aerofoil cover. Supposed to improve mpg so will see over the next couple of months and not much more than a couple of tanks of fuel. Certainly provides lots of underbody protection from muck etc even if it does not improve economy.

I’ve got all those on my GTI (installed them all last year). Don’t know weather those have made a difference or it’s coincidence, but on my way home from work on Friday evening (approx 15 miles motorway and a roads), the motorway was pretty congested to I was only travelling at around 60-65mph, and when I arrived home on the drive way, was amazed to see the mpg return of 53.6 mpg - the best I’ve ever had (no doubt aided by the slower traffic and the unusually mild weather), but for a 230ps GTI that’s incredible (and I know that my fuel computer is approx 0.7-1 mpg optimistic - that’s all).

Wow, never got better than low 40s so far. Got a long run to Cornwall soon so see how that goes. Managed 38mpg in my mk6 on that trip in the past.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 10 October 2021, 20:41

Any mpg figure that started in the mid 30s would be a bonus in my Clubsport.  :smiley:

Currently averaging about 30.  :sad:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 10 October 2021, 21:00

Quote from: madstaff on 10 October 2021, 20:41

Any mpg figure that started in the mid 30s would be a bonus in my Clubsport.  :smiley:

Currently averaging about 30.  :sad:

You know you don't have to change at 5k rpm all the time  :wink:

How's the coking on the exhaust tips lately? Does it go from clean to black near instantly after a wash? Can help let you know of a faulty o2 sensor, resulting in a higher fuel consumption.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 10 October 2021, 21:07

Bit of black on the exhaust tips, but to be fair my morning commute to work is 50% standstill/slow moving traffic.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 11 October 2021, 15:54

Quote from: madstaff on 10 October 2021, 10:03

Quote from: Sootchucker on 09 October 2021, 22:33

Do the panels cause any MOT hassle? - my mate got an advisory on his TT due to a panel obstructing inspection access - he never fitted it and has never removed it so probably just the inspector being jobsworth - I ask because thinking of something similar myself

Not really being a jobsworth,  just covering his arse as he can't test what he can't see (due to all the underbody covers).

Could be hiding allsorts of things, unlikely on a 3 year old Golf but not impossible.

That was 3 MOT’s ago, never mentioned since, panel still there and the same MOT testing station - so who knows?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 11 October 2021, 16:08

Thing is, one MOT tester might advise on underbody panels, another may not.

Ultimately, the tester who advises "Under-trays fitted preventing thorough inspection of some underside components" is covering his back incase something becomes evident in the future (formerly hidden beneath the panels).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 11 October 2021, 17:03

Quote from: Adam T7 on 10 October 2021, 06:35

Do the panels cause any MOT hassle? - my mate got an advisory on his TT due to a panel obstructing inspection access - he never fitted it and has never removed it so probably just the inspector being jobsworth - I ask because thinking of something similar myself

Ony had one MOT since fitting them, but it passed with flying colours and the tester never even mentioned them.

Also, got this yesterday (yes, I know a GTI and Eco Mode, but there was no point in ragging it as the roads were once again really busy):

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51577167771_78e83c441b_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mzGt4i)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: joe6 on 11 October 2021, 17:46

Quote from: Sootchucker on 11 October 2021, 17:03

Quote from: Adam T7 on 10 October 2021, 06:35

Do the panels cause any MOT hassle? - my mate got an advisory on his TT due to a panel obstructing inspection access - he never fitted it and has never removed it so probably just the inspector being jobsworth - I ask because thinking of something similar myself

Ony had one MOT since fitting them, but it passed with flying colours and the tester never even mentioned them.

Also, got this yesterday (yes, I know a GTI and Eco Mode, but there was no point in ragging it as the roads were once again really busy):

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51577167771_78e83c441b_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mzGt4i)

Any comments about the long engine undertray when getting the car serviced?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 17 October 2021, 22:17

None whatsoever.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 17 October 2021, 22:23

Still can’t get over how economical a GTI can be when driven sensibly. This weekend we went to London for family reasons and came back today. As a lot of you will know there are currently long sections of the M6 and M1 under average speed camera control due to roadworks etc. so a lot of the time the car was sitting on adaptive cruise at either 50 or 60mph, (which obviously helped the economy a lot) but for the rest of the time was set to a speed limited 73 mph max, and got this for the journey today, and below that since refilling the tank. I don’t recall my GTD’s being massively more economical ?

Over 560 miles to a tank in a GTI ?

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51599369537_4bbf1bfccc_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mBEfSn)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51600410668_2966357cb8_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mBKAmU)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Guzzle on 17 October 2021, 22:48

Quote from: Sootchucker on 17 October 2021, 22:23

Still can’t get over how economical a GTI can be when driven sensibly. This weekend we went to London for family reasons and came back today. As a lot of you will know there are currently long sections of the M6 and M1 under average speed camera control due to roadworks etc. so a lot of the time the car was sitting on adaptive cruise at either 50 or 60mph, (which obviously helped the economy a lot) but for the rest of the time was set to a speed limited 73 mph max, and got this for the journey today, and below that since refilling the tank. I don’t recall my GTD’s being massively more economical ?

Over 560 miles to a tank in a GTI ?

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51599369537_4bbf1bfccc_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mBEfSn)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51600410668_2966357cb8_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mBKAmU)

I think the most I've ever had out of my GTD is about 62mpg, but it was dreadfully dull :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 18 October 2021, 09:07

Quote from: Guzzle on 17 October 2021, 22:48

Quote from: Sootchucker on 17 October 2021, 22:23

Still can’t get over how economical a GTI can be when driven sensibly. This weekend we went to London for family reasons and came back today. As a lot of you will know there are currently long sections of the M6 and M1 under average speed camera control due to roadworks etc. so a lot of the time the car was sitting on adaptive cruise at either 50 or 60mph, (which obviously helped the economy a lot) but for the rest of the time was set to a speed limited 73 mph max, and got this for the journey today, and below that since refilling the tank. I don’t recall my GTD’s being massively more economical ?

Over 560 miles to a tank in a GTI ?

I think the most I've ever had out of my GTD is about 62mpg, but it was dreadfully dull :laugh:

Cracking effort there Sootchucker!

Guzzle, 100% right, economy runs are boring but when they are enforced it's great to see what they can do! Was very pleased with my 48mpg in the summer. I have a family visit coming up in November oop north which is a 250 odd mile trip each way but the temperature will be against me then, I'll be pleased with a low 40s result.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: brian1983 on 18 October 2021, 19:51

Fitted gloss black mirror caps and new vw alloy wheel centres with the red circle at the weekend. I think they are nice on a white GTI. I’ve also fitted carbon fibre mud flaps from AP design, well front ones at least, the rear ones are proving to be a bit tricky. Got the mirror and centres from Kunzmann.de, I would recommend them based on this.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 22 October 2021, 10:49

Yesterday in fact. I dropped mine off for the third attempt to have one wheel refubished. The first time they tried the wheel was over glossy and there were shadows behind each spoke where the rim indent hadn't been sprayed. Took it back and showed them, re-booked it in to get it sorted. Second attempt, better finish but still the shadows behind the spokes. Took it back again to be told 'I can't get the spray gun in there'. FFS. So why they didn't mention that when I first booked it in let alone the second time....

So this time they are sending the wheel off to be powder coated. I just hope it's spot on this time as it's a pita I could well do without. :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: joe6 on 22 October 2021, 14:19

Those mileages of shootchucker put mine to shame.  :sad: but with a headwind and still 4mpg better than my mk6 on the same run.
(https://i.postimg.cc/5y8qwSsT/20211022-095054.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/kRXbCK3v)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CarbonGTD on 24 October 2021, 10:03

Unlocked my car using my telephone. 

Always thought that was completely pointless to be honest, but since seeing on here a number of cases of key fob battery dying unexpectedly on key-less cars, thought it sounded like a good back-up.

Bit of a faff to set up (had to re-instal the app after being verified) but now seems to work a treat.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ceefeesh on 24 October 2021, 17:46

Fitted a new front seat attachment. My new passenger, Bob. So far so good. I’ll need to get him a seat belt.

(https://i.postimg.cc/qM2xbCnM/DA9-F9-A9-E-0-FDE-4-CCD-84-E1-181948-EEFD69.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/w7TN3M0S)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 24 October 2021, 18:14

Quote from: Ceefeesh on 24 October 2021, 17:46

Fitted a new front seat attachment. My new passenger, Bob. So far so good. I’ll need to get him a seat belt.

(https://i.postimg.cc/qM2xbCnM/DA9-F9-A9-E-0-FDE-4-CCD-84-E1-181948-EEFD69.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/w7TN3M0S)

I love Bob!! When we had our dog, we had a harness for him specifically for use in the car (lots of padding where it went around his chest) which hooked up with the seatbelt.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ceefeesh on 24 October 2021, 19:33

I have a custom made rear seat cover I’ll use for him the odd time he’s out but I will get a harness for use with the seat belt. Precious cargo!  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 24 October 2021, 20:07

Quote from: Ceefeesh on 24 October 2021, 17:46

Fitted a new front seat attachment. My new passenger, Bob. So far so good. I’ll need to get him a seat belt.

(https://i.postimg.cc/qM2xbCnM/DA9-F9-A9-E-0-FDE-4-CCD-84-E1-181948-EEFD69.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/w7TN3M0S)

Haha brilliant, as with all labradors mayhem pending  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Al1040 on 25 October 2021, 10:32

Had a really good day!! Not repeated since I might add

(https://i.ibb.co/jMZ0B9Y/20200827-130542-1.jpg) (https://ibb.co/tsPjkw6)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Yusee on 25 October 2021, 10:38

Quote from: Al1040 on 25 October 2021, 10:32

Had a really good day!! Not repeated since I might add

(https://i.ibb.co/jMZ0B9Y/20200827-130542-1.jpg) (https://ibb.co/tsPjkw6)

That’s actually a very bad day. It is remarkable though.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 25 October 2021, 14:23

Cleaned, polished and sealed the Brescia's ahead of the winter.
Not that the car will go near a road if there is a hint of salt! :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 25 October 2021, 18:09

Nothing to mine as it's still away having an alloy sorted. So we have been out and about in the Lupo. Normally I don't like being a passenger but actually it's been quite nice for a change, partly as my OH has become a bit more aggressive in her driving style (relatively speaking, it's hard to be aggressive in an 18 year old small under powered car :laugh:) but the Lupo is actually quite comfy, roomy enough (ignoring the lack of boot space) and is nippy enough in traffic. And for such an old car, it drives really well, you'd never guess it was it's age.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 25 October 2021, 20:48

Quote from: Watts on 25 October 2021, 18:09

Nothing to mine as it's still away having an alloy sorted. So we have been out and about in the Lupo. Normally I don't like being a passenger but actually it's been quite nice for a change, partly as my OH has become a bit more aggressive in her driving style (relatively speaking, it's hard to be aggressive in an 18 year old small under powered car :laugh:) but the Lupo is actually quite comfy, roomy enough (ignoring the lack of boot space) and is nippy enough in traffic. And for such an old car, it drives really well, you'd never guess it was it's age.

I hope you start driving it for a few days to experience the shock of lack of breaks to strong brakes  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 25 October 2021, 21:02

Quote from: willni on 25 October 2021, 20:48

Quote from: Watts on 25 October 2021, 18:09

Nothing to mine as it's still away having an alloy sorted. So we have been out and about in the Lupo. Normally I don't like being a passenger but actually it's been quite nice for a change, partly as my OH has become a bit more aggressive in her driving style (relatively speaking, it's hard to be aggressive in an 18 year old small under powered car :laugh:) but the Lupo is actually quite comfy, roomy enough (ignoring the lack of boot space) and is nippy enough in traffic. And for such an old car, it drives really well, you'd never guess it was it's age.

I hope you start driving it for a few days to experience the shock of lack of breaks to strong brakes  :grin:

I know all about that already having driven it plenty of times over the years (we've had it from new) plus the lack of acceleration, changing gear every 5 seconds (it's geared for town driving, you can get it in fifth at not much over 30) and being bullied by other drivers constantly.  :rolleyes: :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 26 October 2021, 13:00

Picked my car up from having a wheel powder coated. Still not perfect but I really can't be bothered going back again. 99% of people wouldn't notice anyway.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 26 October 2021, 21:02

Is the new finish slightly less matt than the original Watts?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 26 October 2021, 21:09

They've got the finish pretty good, as good as my eyes can see any way. I'm just a bit fed up with the cocking about for what should've been a fairly easy job. There are a few areas that are a bit rough in the groove behind the spokes still but as I said, most people would never notice. I've got too much going on at home to be bothered with any more buggering about.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 27 October 2021, 05:40

I certainly understand where you’re coming from Watts. Life’s too short despite it being an annoyance.
It’s probably not noticeable from a few feet away I’d hazard a guess, and for most of the next six months it’ll be covered in road filth and salt.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 27 October 2021, 10:23

Quote from: Watts on 26 October 2021, 21:09

They've got the finish pretty good, as good as my eyes can see any way. I'm just a bit fed up with the cocking about for what should've been a fairly easy job. There are a few areas that are a bit rough in the groove behind the spokes still but as I said, most people would never notice. I've got too much going on at home to be bothered with any more buggering about.

Got to pick and choose your battles, the next stage is either buy a new alloy for a perfect match or just refurb all 4 at this point. Who refurbed them anyway? I know Lepsons get a good reputation over there.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 27 October 2021, 11:24

They sent it off for powder coating, no idea where. The other 3 wheels are in great condition, when I get a chance I'll give them all a deep clean and I have some Gtechniq C5 to seal them. They will only get touched again if they get scuffed. It's only a wheel.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Philip on 27 October 2021, 13:31

Finally swapped the P-Zero's for Pilot Sport 4S.  Really should not have waited more than two years to do so but with the very limited mileage done over the last 18 months it's always seemed like a bit of an extravagance.  Through the use of some top quality man math's I persuaded myself that under normal circumstances I'd be changing them about now anyway... (P-Zero's had done 13k and still had 4.5mm front and 5.5mm rear).

What a revelation in terms of ride and handling.  I didn't think the P-Zero's were that bad, just very prone to tramping and spinning up on damp roads, but the difference feels even greater than when I went from S001's to MP4's on the previous GTI.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 27 October 2021, 15:15

Quote from: Philip on 27 October 2021, 13:31

Finally swapped the P-Zero's for Pilot Sport 4S.  Really should not have waited more than two years to do so but with the very limited mileage done over the last 18 months it's always seemed like a bit of an extravagance.  Through the use of some top quality man math's I persuaded myself that under normal circumstances I'd be changing them about now anyway... (P-Zero's had done 13k and still had 4.5mm front and 5.5mm rear).

What a revelation in terms of ride and handling.  I didn't think the P-Zero's were that bad, just very prone to tramping and spinning up on damp roads, but the difference feels even greater than when I went from S001's to MP4's on the previous GTI.

Something I mean to do too but my man maths isn't quite good enough to overcome my usual reluctance to open my wallet! I think these P-zeros are better than those that were on my MK7PP but like you, I find they spin far too easily with even the lightest of wet weather. And the ride is a little hard. I have almost 16k miles on them but they do seem more hard wearing than the last set that was worn out at 20k.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Rudedog on 27 October 2021, 22:45

Got my car back after a day and a half at the dealers while they looked at the issues I raised under warranty.

Noisy front suspension that seemed to be worse at low speed and turning right.

Looks like they followed the TPI that's out for this and dropped both front control arms and lubricated all bushes and then refitted with all new bolts torqued to spec, straight away the car seemed better so fingers crossed it's sorted.

Next, creaks coming from piano black plastic around the AID, I've been told they dismantled the dash trim then refitted and adjusted, again going along the bumpy roads on the way home it seems to have made a difference.

Unfortunately we don't have an answer for the ticking/fan type noise behind the dash when the car has been standing in the sun or has been running for over an hour, their explanation is that it could be the car doing a regen or trying to complete a regen that hadn't finished.

Plus got a chance to drive my first Mk8 Golf as the courtesy car, base manual model so nothing fancy.

Have to say that overall I was happy with how it turned out but I couldn't wait to get back into my car!

One downside was that they forgot and washed my car, I'd only just cleaned it before I took it in and now it's covered in bloody water spots!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 27 October 2021, 22:50

Quote from: Rudedog on 27 October 2021, 22:45

One downside was that they forgot and washed my car, I'd only just cleaned it before I took it in and now it's covered in bloody water spots!

You need one of these  :wink:

(https://i.postimg.cc/rpdPX4Pw/Screenshot-2021-10-27-at-22-49-30.png) (https://postimg.cc/XZb89rWR)

https://www.mycarcleaning.co.uk/products/carbon-collective-do-not-wash-pvc-hook-black?currency=GBP&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=Google%20Shopping&gclid=Cj0KCQjw8eOLBhC1ARIsAOzx5cFsorz1O96ord9PQa-vUZgjnX06xmttIfNpgI6bIolq584KPWg10ccaAojREALw_wcB

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 30 October 2021, 16:12

Nothing for my Mk7, but look what I've got for my tea, VW curry bratwurst and VW ketchup :laugh:

(https://i.postimg.cc/8cZrPdYy/20211030-161042.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/CnfKc8SD)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: nunchuck on 30 October 2021, 17:00

Wow look good , where did you buy them please

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Guzzle on 30 October 2021, 18:25

Quote from: Watts on 30 October 2021, 16:12

Nothing for my Mk7, but look what I've got for my tea, VW curry bratwurst and VW ketchup :laugh:

(https://i.postimg.cc/8cZrPdYy/20211030-161042.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/CnfKc8SD)

Shortage of chips there? :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 30 October 2021, 19:18

Quote from: Watts on 30 October 2021, 16:12

Nothing for my Mk7, but look what I've got for my tea, VW curry bratwurst and VW ketchup :laugh:

(https://i.postimg.cc/8cZrPdYy/20211030-161042.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/CnfKc8SD)

Snap! I treated myself last year. They were good, but quite expensive if I remember correctly.


(https://i.postimg.cc/9M5WGyT7/5-CCF7-B9-D-0299-4-C0-D-A244-EE37-D4373-D69.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/gwsFpXgz)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: joe6 on 30 October 2021, 21:58

Can't beat a good roadside schnellimbiss  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 31 October 2021, 07:00

Plenty of chips and beer. Got them on line from "sausage man".

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ceefeesh on 31 October 2021, 17:31

I normally wouldn’t post about washing my car but for nearly the last year I have had no driveway to wash my car properly as I have been renting, waiting for a house to be built. Today I spent a few hours with Bilt Hamber Auto Foam, followed by Meguiar’s Ultimate Wash and Wax then Stjarnagloss Bublor. Looks respectable. Tomorrow tyre black and Autosol for the exhaust tips. Autoglym Ultra HD to follow. I know I might be considered a bit sad but I am content for now. Simple pleasures.  I might even get around to fitting the CM Wheels Reifnitz 18s and Cross Climate + I have had sitting for the last 18 months. Tried to fit them the other day to discover my low profile Wolf Black trolley jack has stopped working. Problems, problems. 🤔


(https://i.postimg.cc/SsFxRpgD/DC823-CE5-9-A33-4605-9-A9-A-8-EB1970-B75-DF.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/B8p07R9K)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 31 October 2021, 20:08

Looks the business 👍

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 01 November 2021, 11:23

Loads today, worn out now..............

Changed the clock to an hour back as it didnt want to seem to do it automatically.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: LSBristol on 03 November 2021, 08:40

 :whistle:


(https://i.postimg.cc/j2NKpDsh/20211103-083820.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/sGVtSDGB)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Norwich7point5 on 03 November 2021, 10:00

Quote from: LSBristol on 03 November 2021, 08:40

:whistle:


(https://i.postimg.cc/j2NKpDsh/20211103-083820.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/sGVtSDGB)

Oh my.....!
Is that a TCR muffler?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: LSBristol on 03 November 2021, 10:08

It is indeed. My job means I can't have anything remotely silly so I'm hoping this will just give it a slightly louder but completely OEM seeming exhaust note while still being usable for long trips on the motorway etc.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 03 November 2021, 11:50

Quote from: LSBristol on 03 November 2021, 10:08

It is indeed. My job means I can't have anything remotely silly so I'm hoping this will just give it a slightly louder but completely OEM seeming exhaust note while still being usable for long trips on the motorway etc.

Let us know how it sounds  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Norwich7point5 on 03 November 2021, 12:53

Brilliant. Please keep us updated with the fitment & end results :cool:
I'm seriously interested in this upgrade myself.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 03 November 2021, 21:42

Purchased a set of Belvedere alloys for my winter set up, used for 6k miles and even got a set of Clubsport centre caps with them  :smiley:

Hopefully get the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance +'s onto them next week at some point.

(https://i.postimg.cc/L4J7SDPJ/IMG-0938.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/9zj1tGJ2)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 04 November 2021, 19:04

Quote from: Norwich7point5 on 03 November 2021, 12:53

Brilliant. Please keep us updated with the fitment & end results :cool:
I'm seriously interested in this upgrade myself.

Came across this video of a GTI to TCR exhaust on the 7.5, needless to say I think I might end up going this route next year.

https://youtu.be/3XYOMeK80lI?t=543

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 05 November 2021, 06:11

Quote from: Ceefeesh on 31 October 2021, 17:31

I normally wouldn’t post about washing my car but for nearly the last year I have had no driveway to wash my car properly as I have been renting, waiting for a house to be built. Today I spent a few hours with Bilt Hamber Auto Foam, followed by Meguiar’s Ultimate Wash and Wax then Stjarnagloss Bublor.

The car looks super shiny Ceefeesh  :cool:
Did I read that right, you used a double helping of shampoo? Is there a reason for that?
It certainly seems to have had a good result.

Now get those Reifnitz bolted on!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ceefeesh on 05 November 2021, 09:47

The car hadn’t been thoroughly washed for nearly a year so I thought it needed ‘decontaminated’ Meguiar’s usually gives a good lustre that lasts for quite a while. I washed the car with Meguiar’s then started again with the Stjarnagloss Bublor because it does leave it very shiny.
I need to get the Reifnitz on soon and when I do I’ll post pics. Their colour is given as full gunmetal and I’m unsure if they match or clash with the Indium.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: LSBristol on 05 November 2021, 10:45

Quote from: willni on 04 November 2021, 19:04

Quote from: Norwich7point5 on 03 November 2021, 12:53

Brilliant. Please keep us updated with the fitment & end results :cool:
I'm seriously interested in this upgrade myself.

Came across this video of a GTI to TCR exhaust on the 7.5, needless to say I think I might end up going this route next year.

https://youtu.be/3XYOMeK80lI?t=543

Hopefully getting fitted tomorrow so will let you all know my thoughts afterwards.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JMS on 05 November 2021, 14:56

Not quite today, but last week I fitted clubsport S bushes to the rear of my front wishbones, and fitted a whiteline 22mm RARB (stiffest setting).

The car lurches much less in the corners now, and I can feel much more through the steering wheel.

DCC in comfort (wife mode :grin:) is still very compliant so I don’t think she’ll notice :cool:)

Mind you - she never noticed when the stage 1 map went on either!

I thought I would end up changing loads of bushes (ie gearbox mount) as they must be getting tired at 65k miles. But the wishbone bushes seem to have really sorted it. - just need my PS4S’s to arrive at Costco now.

Car is a loaded manual carbon grey 2014 PP : Previous enhancements: e-diff set to maximum traction/soundaktor off/stage 1 superchips map/034 dogbone mount/powdercoated Austin’s/half tinted rear lights.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 05 November 2021, 15:28

Quote from: JMS on 05 November 2021, 14:56

Not quite today, but last week I fitted clubsport S bushes to the rear of my front wishbones, and fitted a whiteline 22mm RARB (stiffest setting).

The car lurches much less in the corners now, and I can feel much more through the steering wheel.

Where did you get the Clubsport S bushes from, genuine ones fromTPS??
Do you mind me asking how much they were??

See you around Derby!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 05 November 2021, 17:00

Quote from: willni on 03 November 2021, 21:42

Purchased a set of Belvedere alloys for my winter set up, used for 6k miles and even got a set of Clubsport centre caps with them  :smiley:

Hopefully get the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance +'s onto them next week at some point.

(https://i.postimg.cc/L4J7SDPJ/IMG-0938.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/9zj1tGJ2)

those centre caps pictured are the ones that come on the Belvederes.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JMS on 05 November 2021, 18:52

Quote from: madstaff on 05 November 2021, 15:28

Quote from: JMS on 05 November 2021, 14:56

Not quite today, but last week I fitted clubsport S bushes to the rear of my front wishbones, and fitted a whiteline 22mm RARB (stiffest setting).

The car lurches much less in the corners now, and I can feel much more through the steering wheel.

Where did you get the Clubsport S bushes from, genuine ones fromTPS??
Do you mind me asking how much they were??

See you around Derby!!

£22 each (after VAT) from VW parts desk. (Burton is my closest). - they had to get one from Germany
Part no: 81A 407 183.

I don’t have a press to fit them myself so paid sunset.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MadCommuter on 06 November 2021, 19:56

Salting started this weekend so I’ve popped on the CM 18” Pretoria’s with a set of Michelin Cross Climate 2’s.

Coming from 19” Santiago’s, I’m keen to see if I can notice any difference.


(https://i.postimg.cc/QMctgS5G/9450-F8-D4-D93-A-4104-856-B-AB1-FB9320-ABD.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Jy4MMNPP)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: LSBristol on 06 November 2021, 20:44

Quote from: MadCommuter on 06 November 2021, 19:56

Salting started this weekend so I’ve popped on the CM 18” Pretoria’s with a set of Michelin Cross Climate 2’s.

Coming from 19” Santiago’s, I’m keen to see if I can notice any difference.


(https://i.postimg.cc/QMctgS5G/9450-F8-D4-D93-A-4104-856-B-AB1-FB9320-ABD.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Jy4MMNPP)

They really suit the car. Are they the hyper silver ones? They look a lot better than I expected 18 inch prets to look. I currently have the parkers on my 7.5 and am considering CM wheels prets in 18 or 19 as a replacement.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MadCommuter on 06 November 2021, 23:27

They’re the Gunmetal grey versions.  They may be catching quite a lot of light as I have them a decent seal and coating before installing.

CM seem to do quite a few slightly differing spec Pretoria’s.  These are 18x8 with the correct centre bore size for the golf - 57.1 and importantly with an ET45 offset so they’re 1.2cm less inset than the 19 x 7.5 ET51 Santiago’s.

The CM’s are not perfect, there are a few minor blemishes and I’m not sure the coating is that thick but for £120 a corner I thought it was worth a shot.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 07 November 2021, 16:50

Two things today, filled up with Momentum 99. 153.9p a litre?? :shocked: I've paid more but only ever at motorway services...

Getting to grips finally with the rattle from my os B pillar. It's been getting worse recently and is becoming rather annoying. So (carefully) whilst driving I had a poke and found that by prodding the rear door trim right in the corner adjacent to the pillar stopped it. So now to figure out if something can be adjusted to fix it. If anyone else has had this issue and solved it I'd be very grateful to hear :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 07 November 2021, 18:35

Quote from: Watts on 07 November 2021, 16:50

Two things today, filled up with Momentum 99. 153.9p a litre?? :shocked: I've paid more but only ever at motorway services...

Getting to grips finally with the rattle from my os B pillar. It's been getting worse recently and is becoming rather annoying. So (carefully) whilst driving I had a poke and found that by prodding the rear door trim right in the corner adjacent to the pillar stopped it. So now to figure out if something can be adjusted to fix it. If anyone else has had this issue and solved it I'd be very grateful to hear :smiley:

It's a 19 plate let VW sort it for you next oil change  :smiley:

I also filled with but with BP Ultimate at £1.509 a litre, currently 7,500 BPme points so halfway to a free tank of fuel

One free tank = 14,000 points.

1 Litre of Ultimate = 2 points, or 1 Litre of Normal fuel = 1 point

7,000 litres of Ultimate divided by my average fill up of around 35 litres = 200 tanks of fuel for one free tank of fuel or £10,563 at todays price... Last time I worked it out in my GTD it was only 52 tanks for a free tank  :cry:

A 7.5 GTE sounds a lot more appealing now lol

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 07 November 2021, 18:55

Quote from: willni on 07 November 2021, 18:35

A 7.5 GTE sounds a lot more appealing now lol

Never!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 07 November 2021, 19:14

Quote from: Watts on 07 November 2021, 18:55

Quote from: willni on 07 November 2021, 18:35

A 7.5 GTE sounds a lot more appealing now lol

Never!!

Lol only joking, I'd sooner consider a flexi fuel system to E85...but we don't love the environment that much to have 104 ron

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 08 November 2021, 13:22

Just tried to book in to get under bonnet deadening inspected and replaced under warranty to be told I need to leave the car for a full day. What an absolute joke VW service/warranty have become. It's literally a 2 minute job to inspect at which point they can do all the necessary paperwork for warranty. What a waste of time for everyone.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: davo245 on 08 November 2021, 14:23

Quote from: Rudedog on 27 October 2021, 22:45

Got my car back after a day and a half at the dealers while they looked at the issues I raised under warranty.

Noisy front suspension that seemed to be worse at low speed and turning right.

Looks like they followed the TPI that's out for this and dropped both front control arms and lubricated all bushes and then refitted with all new bolts torqued to spec, straight away the car seemed better so fingers crossed it's sorted.

Next, creaks coming from piano black plastic around the AID, I've been told they dismantled the dash trim then refitted and adjusted, again going along the bumpy roads on the way home it seems to have made a difference.

Unfortunately we don't have an answer for the ticking/fan type noise behind the dash when the car has been standing in the sun or has been running for over an hour, their explanation is that it could be the car doing a regen or trying to complete a regen that hadn't finished.

Plus got a chance to drive my first Mk8 Golf as the courtesy car, base manual model so nothing fancy.

Have to say that overall I was happy with how it turned out but I couldn't wait to get back into my car!

One downside was that they forgot and washed my car, I'd only just cleaned it before I took it in and now it's covered in bloody water spots!

Had same on mine they did the same removed and greased bushes lasts for a while then comes back took it back and they fitted new arms new ones are a different part number that sorts the issue 😉

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 08 November 2021, 15:21

Quote from: mcmaddy on 08 November 2021, 13:22

Just tried to book in to get under bonnet deadening inspected and replaced under warranty to be told I need to leave the car for a full day. What an absolute joke VW service/warranty have become. It's literally a 2 minute job to inspect at which point they can do all the necessary paperwork for warranty. What a waste of time for everyone.

That is poor, my dealer was fine, I just turned up, they had a quick look and ordered the part. Worth doing as the new one looks much better.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: My other womans a vw. on 08 November 2021, 19:20

Is the replacement sound deadening a different design/size?
If not,surely the shrinkage problem will happen again over time.
Would like to know as mine really bugs me when I open the bonnet.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 08 November 2021, 20:15

Quote from: My other womans a vw. on 08 November 2021, 19:20

Is the replacement sound deadening a different design/size?
If not,surely the shrinkage problem will happen again over time.
Would like to know as mine really bugs me when I open the bonnet.

Probably not.
Probably.
Mine did but it's much better now, better too that VW paid for it and if it shrinks again, hey-ho.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jason b on 09 November 2021, 12:43

Dropped the responsible adults Polo GTI in for its second service and thieve lent me a 1,5 mk 8 Golf which is nice of them , its a hard thing feel any warmth to tbh its ok though i suppose

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 09 November 2021, 15:17

Got angry with it, as now on top of the service being due now and the MOT due at the end of next month, I now have at least one tyre that needs replacing and a cracked windscreen.

I keep telling myself these things will be relevant to any car, but it's raw at the moment.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: baka on 09 November 2021, 18:21

Quote from: sjw on 09 November 2021, 15:17

Got angry with it, as now on top of the service being due now and the MOT due at the end of next month, I now have at least one tyre that needs replacing and a cracked windscreen.

I keep telling myself these things will be relevant to any car, but it's raw at the moment.

It does always seem to come all at once, when you least need it, but it's definitely not just a Golf thing!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 09 November 2021, 20:27

Quote from: baka on 09 November 2021, 18:21

Quote from: sjw on 09 November 2021, 15:17

Got angry with it, as now on top of the service being due now and the MOT due at the end of next month, I now have at least one tyre that needs replacing and a cracked windscreen.

I keep telling myself these things will be relevant to any car, but it's raw at the moment.

It does always seem to come all at once, when you least need it, but it's definitely not just a Golf thing!

Totally agree, our Honda Accord had a clutch pack last week and now is getting a driveshaft. It happens!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JMS on 09 November 2021, 20:37

Today I picked up some newly refurbed Audi s-line 17’s, with brand new (old stock) Michelin Alpin winter tyres for £150 the lot.

They just clear the brakes by a few mm, look crap lost in the arches, but will give me more traction as temps drop.

I’m even contemplating getting spacers for them.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: DCmk3 on 09 November 2021, 21:26

A little upgrade arrived  :whistle:

(https://i.ibb.co/rm9tGcw/20211109-161732.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 10 November 2021, 13:02

These arrived today, just need to put on the winter goodyears. :smiley: Seems a shame to use them for winter given they're in mint condition.

(https://i.postimg.cc/XNy1GRzZ/IMG-1005.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/F1NVwBmm)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 10 November 2021, 13:32

Got my "spare" 19" Brescia alloy repaired by Prestige Wheels in Manchester. The wheel was replaced with a new one when the car was only a month old due to me badly kerbing it whilst trying to avoid a foreign truck driver on my side of the round coming round a bend.

I'd forgotten I still had the old alloy until tidying the garage recently, and decided to take a chance with Prestige as their prices was half of what I was quoted by Lepson's (including the delivery both ways). Got the wheel back and I have to say, I'm mightily impressed. I'm very hard to please, and I've given it a good going over, and to be honest, when placed next to one of my other wheels, I can't tell the difference. The finish looks factory. Would highly recommend them. I'll post a photo up at the weekend once I've given it a clean and a coating of Getechniq C5

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: joe6 on 10 November 2021, 14:43

I used prestige in Northamton about 6 years ago for the mk6 Monza Shadows and was very pleased.  Still have the car and wheel has no noticeably wear and still as good as the others.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 10 November 2021, 17:39

Quote from: willni on 10 November 2021, 13:02

These arrived today, just need to put on the winter goodyears. :smiley: Seems a shame to use them for winter given they're in mint condition.

(https://i.postimg.cc/XNy1GRzZ/IMG-1005.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/F1NVwBmm)

give them a good coating of ceramic wheel protector and they'll be fine. My winter set are Belvederes with Cross Climates on 👍

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: LSBristol on 12 November 2021, 07:57

Taxed it and had it serviced and MOTd. Failed initially on the headlight washers as it was out of washer fluid... You'd think they'd just top that up rather than bother failing it.

Also nearly rolled into the car behind on the way home as the dealer turned off auto hold. Completely my fault but it becomes second nature to trust it after a while.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: joe6 on 12 November 2021, 09:20

Quote from: mcmaddy on 10 November 2021, 17:39

Quote from: willni on 10 November 2021, 13:02

These arrived today, just need to put on the winter goodyears. :smiley: Seems a shame to use them for winter given they're in mint condition.

(https://i.postimg.cc/XNy1GRzZ/IMG-1005.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/F1NVwBmm)

give them a good coating of ceramic wheel protector and they'll be fine. My winter set are Belvederes with Cross Climates on 👍

Need to get the balance weights painted as well😉

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 12 November 2021, 12:29

Quote from: joe6 on 12 November 2021, 09:20

Quote from: mcmaddy on 10 November 2021, 17:39

Quote from: willni on 10 November 2021, 13:02

These arrived today, just need to put on the winter goodyears. :smiley: Seems a shame to use them for winter given they're in mint condition.

(https://i.postimg.cc/XNy1GRzZ/IMG-1005.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/F1NVwBmm)

give them a good coating of ceramic wheel protector and they'll be fine. My winter set are Belvederes with Cross Climates on 👍

Need to get the balance weights painted as well😉

just buy black ones or go to Costco, they usually have them 👍

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 12 November 2021, 18:14

Got the Goodyears whacked on them today, and they put black weights on  :smiley: Just washed and decontaminated them ready for ceramic coating tomorrow.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: P6GTD on 12 November 2021, 19:38

Fitted my old pedal box (used only previous manual Mk7) for the first time since buying the car new in 2019.

Suddenly, leaving the car in D and just pressing the pedal makes sense. I didn’t think the combo of 245 and DSG would need a pedal box but I was wrong.

However, using the fairly high setting I had on the 230 manual makes the new car a bit aggressive for “ normal” use so it’s Ben tamed down a bit to amber minus by trial and error.

Car feels a bit fresher to drive, so does the driver 😏

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 12 November 2021, 21:21

All ceramic coated with C5 Wheel Armour, just need to clean the rubber when they're on the car to bring them back to super black, super easy on my poka wheel stand.

(https://i.postimg.cc/mk525MbL/IMG-1012.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/64CX782g)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: jv on 12 November 2021, 22:14

Wow, that's wheel cleaning commitment  :nerd: :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: LSBristol on 13 November 2021, 10:52

TCR backbox fitted!

(https://i.postimg.cc/N0qhCJ3f/20211113-093814.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/qNLZzLB9)

There are quite a few posts about this upgrade (I know as I read them all) but thought worth adding my thoughts, so here's my 1 hour in review.

Managed to source the part from a UK parts supplier LLL parts for about £400 delivered and arrived in under 2 weeks. The part number is 5G6253609ED although the part shipped to me had the Seat Cupra equivalent stamped in the metal, with the VW part number on a sticker. Theyre identical though.

As I've got a 2017, the exhaust bore is 2.5 inches behind the backbox which matches the TCR and so it was a direct fit using an OEM exhaust sleeve (part 1K0253141AA). Took all of 10 minutes for the exhaust place to fit.

Now the important bit - sound. Note that my 2017 is non performance and without a particulate filter. I've not had a cold start yet, but immediately from getting in when it was fitted and giving it a few blips you can tell its more free flowing as there is a small but noticeable overrun when letting off whereas the stock exhaust immediately dies down when you lift off. It has a deeper and more meaningful tone than the standard box, however completely OEM sounding and as many have said, it's just like the gti should have sounded from factory.

There are no real changes to the characteristics in terms of pops and bangs or burbles but there is definitely more character, and its less hoover-like.

Under normal driving, you wouldn't know it was there, which is exactly what I wanted. With windows up, the extra noise is comparable to the soundaktor in sport in terms of volume and also in that its only there when you put your foot down. Zero drone at motorway speeds.

The main thing I've noticed is that with the windows cracked you can now properly hear the exhaust. Before I found that the extra wind noise from opening the windows pretty much drowned out the stock exhaust.

I'm very happy with it and for me it's worth it for the current noise gain, however many have said that over time as its run in and the carbon builds up it gets slightly louder and deeper, which I am not against.

I saw a comment in another TCR backbox thread that said this is not a revolution, but an evolution compared to the original, and so far I completely agree. I also love the fact that the backbox and clamp are both brand new OEM parts, and I imagine only the most switched on VW staff would even notice its not standard.

Overall, for anybody who doesn't want their car to look or sound "modified" but wants to improve the exhaust noise, I can't recommend this enough.


(https://i.postimg.cc/Xvks4Qz8/20211113-093808-2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/d7D29mvk)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 13 November 2021, 12:17

In to VW Northallerton this morning to get my shrunk under bonnet carpet thing replaced under warranty. 80 mile round trip for me but a good run out for the car and I must say this dealer puts my local Pulman dealership to shame. Excellent service.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: P6GTD on 13 November 2021, 17:38

Good to see dealer honouring warranty on this. I have had mine replaced twice. No quibble.
My next move is to get rear camera retro fitted.
Decision taken as this car is my first keeper, all things considered (refer to the Mk8 forum re prices, lead times, etc).
I can see me still running this car in 3 yrs time. A first for me!!!!
I said to my long suffering wife “ why do I look after cars so well only to pass the benefit to the next owner”.
Penny has dropped, I think. 😏

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 13 November 2021, 18:16

Quote from: mcmaddy on 13 November 2021, 12:17

In to VW Northallerton this morning to get my shrunk under bonnet carpet thing replaced under warranty. 80 mile round trip for me but a good run out for the car and I must say this dealer puts my local Pulman dealership to shame. Excellent service.

Good stuff, looks much better when replaced. Not sure I'll bother when I'm footing the bill though!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 13 November 2021, 19:21

Quote from: P6GTD on 13 November 2021, 17:38

Good to see dealer honouring warranty on this. I have had mine replaced twice. No quibble.
My next move is to get rear camera retro fitted.
Decision taken as this car is my first keeper, all things considered (refer to the Mk8 forum re prices, lead times, etc).
I can see me still running this car in 3 yrs time. A first for me!!!!
I said to my long suffering wife “ why do I look after cars so well only to pass the benefit to the next owner”.
Penny has dropped, I think. 😏

Rear Camera is very easily fitted, I did it on my last car.

Or even worse you sell your car and then see someone driving it locally and it's no where near how you kept it, which is so far all my cars I sold privately.  :cry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 13 November 2021, 20:37

Quote from: LSBristol on 13 November 2021, 10:52

TCR backbox fitted!

(https://i.postimg.cc/N0qhCJ3f/20211113-093814.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/qNLZzLB9)

There are quite a few posts about this upgrade (I know as I read them all) but thought worth adding my thoughts, so here's my 1 hour in review.

Managed to source the part from a UK parts supplier LLL parts for about £400 delivered and arrived in under 2 weeks. The part number is 5G6253609ED although the part shipped to me had the Seat Cupra equivalent stamped in the metal, with the VW part number on a sticker. Theyre identical though.

As I've got a 2017, the exhaust bore is 2.5 inches behind the backbox which matches the TCR and so it was a direct fit using an OEM exhaust sleeve (part 1K0253141AA). Took all of 10 minutes for the exhaust place to fit.

Now the important bit - sound. Note that my 2017 is non performance and without a particulate filter. I've not had a cold start yet, but immediately from getting in when it was fitted and giving it a few blips you can tell its more free flowing as there is a small but noticeable overrun when letting off whereas the stock exhaust immediately dies down when you lift off. It has a deeper and more meaningful tone than the standard box, however completely OEM sounding and as many have said, it's just like the gti should have sounded from factory.

There are no real changes to the characteristics in terms of pops and bangs or burbles but there is definitely more character, and its less hoover-like.

Under normal driving, you wouldn't know it was there, which is exactly what I wanted. With windows up, the extra noise is comparable to the soundaktor in sport in terms of volume and also in that its only there when you put your foot down. Zero drone at motorway speeds.

The main thing I've noticed is that with the windows cracked you can now properly hear the exhaust. Before I found that the extra wind noise from opening the windows pretty much drowned out the stock exhaust.

I'm very happy with it and for me it's worth it for the current noise gain, however many have said that over time as its run in and the carbon builds up it gets slightly louder and deeper, which I am not against.

I saw a comment in another TCR backbox thread that said this is not a revolution, but an evolution compared to the original, and so far I completely agree. I also love the fact that the backbox and clamp are both brand new OEM parts, and I imagine only the most switched on VW staff would even notice its not standard.

Overall, for anybody who doesn't want their car to look or sound "modified" but wants to improve the exhaust noise, I can't recommend this enough.


(https://i.postimg.cc/Xvks4Qz8/20211113-093808-2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/d7D29mvk)

I was hoping you'd put me off this idea, but you're only encouraging me. Although I've a GPF so not real noise gains to be had, might as well just turn my soundaktor back on.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: LSBristol on 13 November 2021, 20:46

I think there are plenty of examples online of people with later GPF cars who are also very pleased with the upgrade!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 14 November 2021, 07:34

Most excellent little review there LSBristol :afro:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 14 November 2021, 11:04

Quote from: Watts on 13 November 2021, 18:16

Quote from: mcmaddy on 13 November 2021, 12:17

In to VW Northallerton this morning to get my shrunk under bonnet carpet thing replaced under warranty. 80 mile round trip for me but a good run out for the car and I must say this dealer puts my local Pulman dealership to shame. Excellent service.

Good stuff, looks much better when replaced. Not sure I'll bother when I'm footing the bill though!

yeah if it happens in warranty it'll be replaced but if it shrinks again maybe some velcro might work. VW must have reduced the quality of these between 7 and 7.5 as the near four year old one on my previous GTi PP stayed in perfect condition without shrinking.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 14 November 2021, 12:05

Been a busy weekend in the parish, decided I hated the silver disc hubs and stripped them right back and painted them satin black, then I fitted the Belvedere winter alloys. Then I gave it a good clean as it's due it's service this week as it's about to hit 6k miles since the last one.

The Belvederes have made me want to refurb my Pretorias into either Satin or Gloss Black or else Blue Chrome, and they are also nearing requiring two new Michelin PS4S'.

(https://i.postimg.cc/kGRzgVyn/IMG-1034.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/LgRNy877)

(https://i.postimg.cc/4dYspx10/IMG-1033.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/YGB5HkZN)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 14 November 2021, 17:07

Looks fantastic, perfect combo of doors/colour and presentation :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 14 November 2021, 21:21

Best wheel for a Mk7/7.5 by far 👍👍

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 15 November 2021, 11:17

Well yesterday really, gave the car it's first wash in over a month, and a bit of a light machine polish and a couple of coats of C2V3.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51680453972_cf7953e20d_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mJPQrS)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: davo245 on 15 November 2021, 14:45

Quote from: P6GTD on 12 November 2021, 19:38

Fitted my old pedal box (used only previous manual Mk7) for the first time since buying the car new in 2019.

Suddenly, leaving the car in D and just pressing the pedal makes sense. I didn’t think the combo of 245 and DSG would need a pedal box but I was wrong.

However, using the fairly high setting I had on the 230 manual makes the new car a bit aggressive for “ normal” use so it’s Ben tamed down a bit to amber minus by trial and error.

Car feels a bit fresher to drive, so does the driver 😏

Do you still notice the difference between the driving modes as much?
Does the DSG want to keep constantly keep kicking down with throttle inputs speeded up?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 19 November 2021, 15:27

Gave my Clubsport a wash and a quick coat of Carpro Reload i found in stock that i bought back in 2015!!




(https://i.postimg.cc/VNvxkxhV/Untitled.png) (https://postimages.org/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jason b on 19 November 2021, 16:06

Very nice both of the above  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MKgti on 19 November 2021, 16:58

(https://i.postimg.cc/t7QPZ8pt/20211119-165330.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/64cTFj7y)
Polishing tail pipes.

I hate when I see another GTi and the pipes are black!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MKgti on 19 November 2021, 16:59

Quote from: madstaff on 19 November 2021, 15:27

Gave my Clubsport a wash and a quick coat of Carpro Reload i found in stock that i bought back in 2015!!

That's a beautiful colour




(https://i.postimg.cc/VNvxkxhV/Untitled.png) (https://postimages.org/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 19 November 2021, 17:06

Quote from: MKgti on 19 November 2021, 16:59

That's a beautiful colour

Urano Grey was the only "free" Clubsport colour IIRC and not a particularly popular choice.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jason b on 19 November 2021, 18:18

Quote from: MKgti on 19 November 2021, 16:58

(https://i.postimg.cc/t7QPZ8pt/20211119-165330.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/64cTFj7y)
Polishing tail pipes.

I hate when I see another GTi and the pipes are black!

A good indicator as to if the cars been looked after perhaps

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: joe6 on 19 November 2021, 19:57

The other things I look for is dirt in the door seals and the state of the engine compartment.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: DCmk3 on 19 November 2021, 20:13

Quote from: Jason b on 19 November 2021, 18:18

Quote from: MKgti on 19 November 2021, 16:58

(https://i.postimg.cc/t7QPZ8pt/20211119-165330.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/64cTFj7y)
Polishing tail pipes.

I hate when I see another GTi and the pipes are black!

A good indicator as to if the cars been looked after perhaps

Not really, a tuned car with no catalytic converter will also blacken the tips really quickly..

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: P6GTD on 20 November 2021, 16:16

Quote from: davo245 on 15 November 2021, 14:45

Quote from: P6GTD on 12 November 2021, 19:38

Fitted my old pedal box (used only previous manual Mk7) for the first time since buying the car new in 2019.

Suddenly, leaving the car in D and just pressing the pedal makes sense. I didn’t think the combo of 245 and DSG would need a pedal box but I was wrong.

However, using the fairly high setting I had on the 230 manual makes the new car a bit aggressive for “ normal” use so it’s Ben tamed down a bit to amber minus by trial and error.

Car feels a bit fresher to drive, so does the driver 😏

Do you still notice the difference between the driving modes as much?
Does the DSG want to keep constantly keep kicking down with throttle inputs speeded up?

I feel the PB just sharpens response enough to match what you would expect rather than the dead response to moderate pressure. It will kick down one or two gears more quickly in D but changes back up just as quickly. I feel in S it probably hangs on to the lower gear for longer. To be honest there have been hours and hours of stuff written on the forum re pedal boxes and I don’t really want to add to chain! But I’m enjoying it as much as I remember from  the days when the same box was on my manual car. Albeit this one is a bit fiercer.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 21 November 2021, 18:00

Topped up the ceramic coating with Gyeon CanCoat, unfortunately it was out of date and had a slight reaction, but it's only to do me until Easter so I can properly remove the old ceramic and lay down some Gyeon Syncro.

I regret not getting a metallic white silver or Oryx white gti, but then I look at the red like this and don't regret it  :grin:

(https://i.postimg.cc/xCsNYJXt/IMG-1083.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/mzHgyrNH)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 21 November 2021, 18:09

Looks great as ever willni. I don't regret getting Oryx but I do prefer TR!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 21 November 2021, 22:33

There’s no getting away from how good red looks when it’s at its best  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dfm on 22 November 2021, 09:28

Just watched mine being driven away for its service and MOT. Fingers crossed it all goes ok.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Carbon VW on 25 November 2021, 12:34

Fitted new Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5’s all round. Love the feel of new boots all round .

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 25 November 2021, 14:57

Mine got a new windscreen. It's finally clean!  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: davo245 on 29 November 2021, 14:28

Quote from: willni on 21 November 2021, 18:00

Topped up the ceramic coating with Gyeon CanCoat, unfortunately it was out of date and had a slight reaction, but it's only to do me until Easter so I can properly remove the old ceramic and lay down some Gyeon Syncro.

I regret not getting a metallic white silver or Oryx white gti, but then I look at the red like this and don't regret it  :grin:

(https://i.postimg.cc/xCsNYJXt/IMG-1083.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/mzHgyrNH)

Stunning! love Red best GTI colour 😎👍

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: zainahmed48 on 30 November 2021, 19:39

- Changed the oil (easiest oil change ever)
- fitted spacers front and rear (15mm front, 20mm rear - stock suspension)
- fitted new plates. Front plate looks so much better without the surround.

Car is sitting as it should’ve left from factory now IMHO with the spacers. Not the best picture cos it was dark when i took it but gives an idea!

(https://i.postimg.cc/5ytQ4tv8/B2576454-4-A93-4152-932-A-DFA8-D0-E71500.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/7GpZXwKL)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: coolhandluke123 on 30 November 2021, 20:26

Quote from: zainahmed48 on 30 November 2021, 19:39

- Changed the oil (easiest oil change ever)
- fitted spacers front and rear (15mm front, 20mm rear - stock suspension)
- fitted new plates. Front plate looks so much better without the surround.

Car is sitting as it should’ve left from factory now IMHO with the spacers. Not the best picture cos it was dark when i took it but gives an idea!

(https://i.postimg.cc/5ytQ4tv8/B2576454-4-A93-4152-932-A-DFA8-D0-E71500.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/7GpZXwKL)

Drain plug or suction method?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: joe6 on 30 November 2021, 21:24

Just about to do my oil change. Not looking forward to it - removing the full skid engine cover is a pain.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: coolhandluke123 on 30 November 2021, 21:38

With the oil filter being top mounted an oil suction pump would seem to be the way to go.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: joe6 on 01 December 2021, 09:45

Quote from: coolhandluke123 on 30 November 2021, 21:38

With the oil filter being top mounted an oil suction pump would seem to be the way to go.

Not sure that removes all the crudd from the sump though.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: zainahmed48 on 01 December 2021, 12:22

Quote from: coolhandluke123 on 30 November 2021, 20:26

Drain plug or suction method?

Drain plug - kept it simple. Filled with just under 5.7L of castrol edge

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KieranMc on 01 December 2021, 13:44

Ordered some VBT front discs from Awesome GTI on Black Friday which have just turned up, 312mm as non performance. Any ideas where I can order oem pads?

Not even my car, it’s my other half’s and she not fussed but coming in lot cheaper than oem discs and pads, not seeing any point upgrading the pads either as only road use!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 01 December 2021, 14:18

Quote from: KieranMc on 01 December 2021, 13:44

Ordered some VBT front discs from Awesome GTI on Black Friday which have just turned up, 312mm as non performance. Any ideas where I can order oem pads?

Not even my car, it’s my other half’s and she not fussed but coming in lot cheaper than oem discs and pads, not seeing any point upgrading the pads either as only road use!

If you can try your local TPS or try your local dealer they might actually help you out, failing that ebay?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 01 December 2021, 14:23

Just collected the car from it's service, oil and oil filter changed & brake fluid changed.

VAQ Diff oil due in January, they said to me about it so no issues getting my dealer to change it, I know others say their dealers aren't aware of it needing done.

While it was in I got the sunroof lubed and greased and a new passenger side skirt put on as the old one was slightly marked.

As always very pleased with my local dealer Agnews - Boucher Road.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KieranMc on 01 December 2021, 17:07

Quote from: willni on 01 December 2021, 14:18

Quote from: KieranMc on 01 December 2021, 13:44

Ordered some VBT front discs from Awesome GTI on Black Friday which have just turned up, 312mm as non performance. Any ideas where I can order oem pads?

Not even my car, it’s my other half’s and she not fussed but coming in lot cheaper than oem discs and pads, not seeing any point upgrading the pads either as only road use!

If you can try your local TPS or try your local dealer they might actually help you out, failing that ebay?

A handful of my local dealers are all Arnold Clark and I won’t give them the price of a wiper blade so usually travel from West coast through to dealer in Edinburgh for servicing, suppose could ask them if they would post or TPS as suggested.

Cheers

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 01 December 2021, 21:11

Quote from: KieranMc on 01 December 2021, 17:07

Quote from: willni on 01 December 2021, 14:18

Quote from: KieranMc on 01 December 2021, 13:44

Ordered some VBT front discs from Awesome GTI on Black Friday which have just turned up, 312mm as non performance. Any ideas where I can order oem pads?

Not even my car, it’s my other half’s and she not fussed but coming in lot cheaper than oem discs and pads, not seeing any point upgrading the pads either as only road use!

If you can try your local TPS or try your local dealer they might actually help you out, failing that ebay?

A handful of my local dealers are all Arnold Clark and I won’t give them the price of a wiper blade so usually travel from West coast through to dealer in Edinburgh for servicing, suppose could ask them if they would post or TPS as suggested.

Cheers

I got a set of alloys from Barnetts of St Andrews, Ross Forgan (parts manager) is on the forum here periodically as well so I'd give them a shout.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: joe6 on 02 December 2021, 08:33

I use vwmotorparts.com a vw dealership in Lancaster for genuine service parts. Had good service from them. Cheaper for me than driving 30 miles to my nearest vw dealership for parts. Also found LLparts good for genuine parts but have to wait a while for delivery.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: davo245 on 03 December 2021, 12:02

Quote from: zainahmed48 on 30 November 2021, 19:39

- Changed the oil (easiest oil change ever)
- fitted spacers front and rear (15mm front, 20mm rear - stock suspension)
- fitted new plates. Front plate looks so much better without the surround.

Car is sitting as it should’ve left from factory now IMHO with the spacers. Not the best picture cos it was dark when i took it but gives an idea!

(https://i.postimg.cc/5ytQ4tv8/B2576454-4-A93-4152-932-A-DFA8-D0-E71500.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/7GpZXwKL)

Looks good that ! any more daylight pics and pics of plate without surround?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: zainahmed48 on 03 December 2021, 19:01

Quote from: davo245 on 03 December 2021, 12:02

Looks good that ! any more daylight pics and pics of plate without surround?

Thanks mate! Haven’t had a chance to take many cos work and uni gets in the way haha but here’s one I took on the day 👍🏽 Got a day off tomorrow so gonna try clean her up a bit - can take some more pics/closer of the plate without surround if you’d like?

Definitely recommend getting rid of the surround and taping the front plate, much better than having the plate screwed in IMHO

(https://i.postimg.cc/qvwpJ63g/A2781626-B5-A3-4-DFB-B085-9-EF34-EFF533-D.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/NKK3bMbw)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 05 December 2021, 09:19

Gave the car a wash after sitting for a week, nice tall and round (Slightly frozen) beading from the topped up Gyeon CanCoat.

(https://i.postimg.cc/NMNpbhcm/IMG-1167.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/cgnR4b6L)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 05 December 2021, 13:35

Quote from: willni on 05 December 2021, 09:19

Gave the car a wash after sitting for a week, nice tall and round (Slightly frozen) beading from the topped up Gyeon CanCoat.

(https://i.postimg.cc/NMNpbhcm/IMG-1167.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/cgnR4b6L)

Lovely Will, cant beat a bit of beading.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: LSBristol on 05 December 2021, 19:27

Quote from: zainahmed48 on 03 December 2021, 19:01

Quote from: davo245 on 03 December 2021, 12:02

Looks good that ! any more daylight pics and pics of plate without surround?

Thanks mate! Haven’t had a chance to take many cos work and uni gets in the way haha but here’s one I took on the day 👍🏽 Got a day off tomorrow so gonna try clean her up a bit - can take some more pics/closer of the plate without surround if you’d like?

Definitely recommend getting rid of the surround and taping the front plate, much better than having the plate screwed in IMHO

(https://i.postimg.cc/qvwpJ63g/A2781626-B5-A3-4-DFB-B085-9-EF34-EFF533-D.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/NKK3bMbw)

Looks good. Tempted to do that to my front plate. Splitter looks good too with the blacked out badge.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: LSBristol on 05 December 2021, 19:28

Also gave mine a wash today. Bl**dy freezing.


(https://i.postimg.cc/LsVz50Mg/20211205-151543.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Lqnq0D5m)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Yusee on 08 December 2021, 22:13

Got the first MOT done today. Passed with no advisories.

It was actually booked in for MOT when I had the service done 2 weeks ago. They sent me the usual video. Suggested I replace 2 tyres which apparently had cuts in them. Couldn’t see the cuts myself but I could see the big yellow circles they had drawn on my perfectly good tyres.

I told them to remove the yellow circles and not bother with the MOT. Saved myself £250.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dfm on 09 December 2021, 11:04

I'm convinced the driver from VW ran over a massive nail when he took mine for an MOT. I declined their recommendation to replace the tyre.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 09 December 2021, 13:17

A quick wash and then straight through for a clear Mot pass. 1900 miles covered in the last year!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 09 December 2021, 15:36

Mine passed like a breeze on Monday, also had 3 year services, DSG fluid and filter and Haldex oil change and filter clean, 3 years old, just under 13k and loving it👍

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ceefeesh on 09 December 2021, 18:10

Renewed my insurance today with a different company to get a better price.  About the same cost as last year but discovered in the quote process that a PP is less to insure than my car, a non PP. The agent could offer no explanation and had no clue about the differences in performance/features/spec. He just said that was what the system quoted for each of the cars. Maybe it’s the better brakes!   Has anyone else had this experience? Quite surprised by this and forgot to ask their response to potentially changing the wheels to non OEM even though they will be the same size. I suspect there may be a cost. :shocked:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 09 December 2021, 18:29

Quote from: Ceefeesh on 09 December 2021, 18:10

Renewed my insurance today with a different company to get a better price.  About the same cost as last year but discovered in the quote process that a PP is less to insure than my car, a non PP. The agent could offer no explanation and had no clue about the differences in performance/features/spec. He just said that was what the system quoted for each of the cars. Maybe it’s the better brakes!   Has anyone else had this experience? Quite surprised by this and forgot to ask their response to potentially changing the wheels to non OEM even though they will be the same size. I suspect there may be a cost. :shocked:

It could be that your insurers claims history for the non PP version of the GTI is worse than it is for the PP and they’re reflecting this in their premiums.

Each insurer will have their own approach to replacement alloys. One insurer I used in the past even charged for changing the factory alloys to another set of OEM VW alloys of the same size / spec as the originals. The annual charge was only about £15, but nevertheless it was still a charge. Some insurers are fine with aftermarket alloys and will accept without charging an additional premium whereas others might make a small charge.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: zainahmed48 on 09 December 2021, 19:49

Quote from: LSBristol on 05 December 2021, 19:27

Looks good. Tempted to do that to my front plate. Splitter looks good too with the blacked out badge.

Thank you mate appreciate it :cool: side skirts to come soon!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Rudedog on 09 December 2021, 21:53

Does the non-PP have front and rear parking sensors? That's a question asked on my renewal so could be the reason, also maybe the camera.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 09 December 2021, 22:10

Quote from: Rudedog on 09 December 2021, 21:53

Does the non-PP have front and rear parking sensors? That's a question asked on my renewal so could be the reason, also maybe the camera.

It had front and rear parking sensors - according to the Feb 2019 price list and spec brochure.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 09 December 2021, 22:12

Yes, spec wise a PP and a non PP MK7.5 have identical specs apart from the items that the performance pack brings (I.e. LSD, bigger brakes, 7 speed DSG gearbox and of course the small power hike)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: baka on 10 December 2021, 01:01

Quote from: SRGTD on 09 December 2021, 18:29

Quote from: Ceefeesh on 09 December 2021, 18:10

Renewed my insurance today with a different company to get a better price.  About the same cost as last year but discovered in the quote process that a PP is less to insure than my car, a non PP. The agent could offer no explanation and had no clue about the differences in performance/features/spec. He just said that was what the system quoted for each of the cars. Maybe it’s the better brakes!   Has anyone else had this experience? Quite surprised by this and forgot to ask their response to potentially changing the wheels to non OEM even though they will be the same size. I suspect there may be a cost. :shocked:

It could be that your insurers claims history for the non PP version of the GTI is worse than it is for the PP and they’re reflecting this in their premiums.

Each insurer will have their own approach to replacement alloys. One insurer I used in the past even charged for changing the factory alloys to another set of OEM VW alloys of the same size / spec as the originals. The annual charge was only about £15, but nevertheless it was still a charge. Some insurers are fine with aftermarket alloys and will accept without charging an additional premium whereas others might make a small charge.

My insurer gave me £30 back when I told then I had fitted different OEM wheels. They work in mysterious ways.

Perhaps something to do with the originals being diamond cut and a replacement potentially not being so? Not that they asked about it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 11 December 2021, 17:27

Placed an order with Royal steering wheels to reupholster my wheel, hopefully get it before Christmas  :smiley:

Also turned the Soundaktor back on in the car through VCDs, closest I'll get to performance in winter  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 11 December 2021, 18:35

Quote from: willni on 11 December 2021, 17:27

Placed an order with Royal steering wheels to reupholster my wheel, hopefully get it before Christmas  :smiley:

Lovely, opting for some alcantara??

I updated my maps today, what a faff.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 11 December 2021, 20:16

Quote from: madstaff on 11 December 2021, 18:35

Quote from: willni on 11 December 2021, 17:27

Placed an order with Royal steering wheels to reupholster my wheel, hopefully get it before Christmas  :smiley:

Lovely, opting for some alcantara??

I updated my maps today, what a faff.

Just the same again as my GTD but with red stitching or TCR style without the 12 o'clock stripe. With there being no alcantara in the car it doesn't fit my oem upgrades.

Slightly thicker, Perforated leather on sides, Smooth top/bottom, Red stitching

(https://i.postimg.cc/Gt1Rzz7T/IMG-4142.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/S2VHxLpm)


(https://i.postimg.cc/x897cZp5/IMG-4275-3.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/VrH4hK80)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ceefeesh on 12 December 2021, 16:10

I was in touch with Royal Steering wheels a while ago and seem to remember there were different routes to having the work done. I also looked at a a guy called Arek in Ballymena  who was recommended to me to do a similar wheel. Are Royal going to send you a wheel supplied by them or did you take your wheel off and post it? Was it straightforward  to remove? How long will the replacement process take? Please post when you have received your wheel. I am interested in their service.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 12 December 2021, 18:42

Those Royal steering wheels look amazing. They’re the icing on the cake for a 7 or 7.5 (Clubsport and TCR notwithstanding) interior.  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 12 December 2021, 18:44

Quote from: Ceefeesh on 12 December 2021, 16:10

I was in touch with Royal Steering wheels a while ago and seem to remember there were different routes to having the work done. I also looked at a a guy called Arek in Ballymena  who was recommended to me to do a similar wheel. Are Royal going to send you a wheel supplied by them or did you take your wheel off and post it? Was it straightforward  to remove? How long will the replacement process take? Please post when you have received your wheel. I am interested in their service.

I’ve used Arek before and also seen what he’s done before. Poor quality alcantara was used on the steering wheel but his work is pretty flawless, A friend used him to redo his bmw seats front and rear £400 and he told him spare no expense just do it 100%. The result…it was like factory fresh, so yeah Arek does great work just look at the materials first.

Yes I opted for the exchange service, £100 security deposit + the price of the retrim and £13 postage. Removing the steering wheel is 30 mins - 1 hour for the battery to discharge, and 5-10 mins removing the steering wheels and refitting. I’m happy to help you with this  :smiley:

Royal steering wheels are quite busy at the minute so i’m 2-3 weeks out, and I’ll update you when I get it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Yusee on 12 December 2021, 19:44

Changed the throttle response from “ standard “ to “ responsive “ using obd11 today.

It does make a noticeable difference, I prefer the new setting.

Still a lag if you dump the throttle, so you still have to be  progressive.

Above 3k revs it’s great

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ceefeesh on 12 December 2021, 22:10

Quote from: willni on 12 December 2021, 18:44

Yes I opted for the exchange service, £100 security deposit + the price of the retrim and £13 postage. Removing the steering wheel is 30 mins - 1 hour for the battery to discharge, and 5-10 mins removing the steering wheels and refitting. I’m happy to help you with this  :smiley:

Royal steering wheels are quite busy at the minute so i’m 2-3 weeks out, and I’ll update you when I get it.

Thanks Will. I might take you up on that in the New Year. Royal quoted me a 7-10 day turn around last year. I bought picks and things to do it but chickened out. Let me know your opinion on the wheel and their service when you get it. I am still keen to have a similar finish you’ve chosen for your wheel. BTW Arek said he could turn it round in two days.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 13 December 2021, 11:00

Quote from: Yusee on 12 December 2021, 19:44

Changed the throttle response from “ standard “ to “ responsive “ using obd11 today.

It does make a noticeable difference, I prefer the new setting.

Still a lag if you dump the throttle, so you still have to be  progressive.

Above 3k revs it’s great

Is this the same setting that some people claim reduces wheel hop? That always seemed nonsense to me.

I'd be interested in doing this if it actually makes a difference (to throttle response)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Yusee on 13 December 2021, 13:08

Quote from: sjw on 13 December 2021, 11:00

Quote from: Yusee on 12 December 2021, 19:44

Changed the throttle response from “ standard “ to “ responsive “ using obd11 today.

It does make a noticeable difference, I prefer the new setting.

Still a lag if you dump the throttle, so you still have to be  progressive.

Above 3k revs it’s great

Is this the same setting that some people claim reduces wheel hop? That always seemed nonsense to me.

I'd be interested in doing this if it actually makes a difference (to throttle response)

It does make a difference- though it’s a subtle one.

I hadn’t read anything about reducing wheel hop

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: zainahmed48 on 13 December 2021, 23:59

Quote from: willni on 11 December 2021, 20:16

Just the same again as my GTD but with red stitching or TCR style without the 12 o'clock stripe. With there being no alcantara in the car it doesn't fit my oem upgrades.

Slightly thicker, Perforated leather on sides, Smooth top/bottom, Red stitching

(https://i.postimg.cc/Gt1Rzz7T/IMG-4142.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/S2VHxLpm)


(https://i.postimg.cc/x897cZp5/IMG-4275-3.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/VrH4hK80)

I had the same idea as you - although i just fitted a steering wheel wrap/cover

(https://i.postimg.cc/tR6fS9VP/0812-C3-B2-1-B52-483-A-BE9-D-3-C88-FE33-D8-D7.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/3WKnW51J)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: DCmk3 on 14 December 2021, 11:48

Quote from: sjw on 13 December 2021, 11:00

Quote from: Yusee on 12 December 2021, 19:44

Changed the throttle response from “ standard “ to “ responsive “ using obd11 today.

It does make a noticeable difference, I prefer the new setting.

Still a lag if you dump the throttle, so you still have to be  progressive.

Above 3k revs it’s great

Is this the same setting that some people claim reduces wheel hop? That always seemed nonsense to me.

I'd be interested in doing this if it actually makes a difference (to throttle response)

A larger turbo helps wheelhop  :whistle: is38 powerband doesn't hit the tyres as hard as is20 with it's immediate low down torque.
Spins the wheels, but not wheel hopping like the is20

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 15 December 2021, 20:38

Quote from: zainahmed48 on 13 December 2021, 23:59

I had the same idea as you - although i just fitted a steering wheel wrap/cover

(https://i.postimg.cc/tR6fS9VP/0812-C3-B2-1-B52-483-A-BE9-D-3-C88-FE33-D8-D7.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/3WKnW51J)

The wrap/cover is very tempting but I don't have the skills or patience for it.

@Ceefeesh I also got a quote from Interieur Customizing Gross (German company) a while ago because I thought they were the ultimate in OEM+ but at €340 + postage for a steering wheel refurb I decided I was too sane to go for it.


(https://i.postimg.cc/cHpWqHd6/IMG-1237.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/gXHQ8GXP)

(https://i.postimg.cc/85JGnWQq/IMG-1238.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Fd4wYYKZ)

(https://i.postimg.cc/K8xZvRBM/IMG-1239.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/1f7xvRWm)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 16 December 2021, 09:06

Been on holiday this week in Yorkshire, plenty of fresh air and beer! A few good runs out too.

(https://i.postimg.cc/cJMJxB7t/20211216-090334.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/R3hmGfDv)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: P6GTD on 16 December 2021, 09:41

Nice…….and very strategic parking!
I see what you did there……nearly as bad as me. 😂

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 16 December 2021, 09:59

Quote from: P6GTD on 16 December 2021, 09:41

Nice…….and very strategic parking!
I see what you did there……nearly as bad as me. 😂

Can't be too careful!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 16 December 2021, 11:16

Quote from: P6GTD on 16 December 2021, 09:41

Nice…….and very strategic parking!

That was my first thought. Looks like the best - and safest space in the car park and the one I would have chosen too :smiley:.

@Watts - you can’t beat a bit of fresh air and a few good beers!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jason b on 16 December 2021, 11:25

7 Th Birthday for the Golf and MOT, straight pass no advisories

36 k miles, VW stamps in the book

Thats alright .Nothing special in the world of Golfs but i like it

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: P6GTD on 16 December 2021, 15:52

That’s great Jason.
You have a well specced car too. If I had realised I would be keeping my car much longer than I ever planned I would have specced up quite a bit.
I always remember the advice “ once you have bought something you forget how much it cost but you live with the decisions you made”
For a start I think I would have specced Arts Velour.
But as a former PM was fond of saying “we are where we are” and it’s still a great car. A keeper I think.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 16 December 2021, 16:16

Quote from: SRGTD on 16 December 2021, 11:16

Quote from: P6GTD on 16 December 2021, 09:41

Nice…….and very strategic parking!

That was my first thought. Looks like the best - and safest space in the car park and the one I would have chosen too :smiley:.

@Watts - you can’t beat a bit of fresh air and a few good beers!

I would have parked in exactly the same spot.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jason b on 16 December 2021, 16:24

Quote from: P6GTD on 16 December 2021, 15:52

That’s great Jason.
You have a well specced car too. If I had realised I would be keeping my car much longer than I ever planned I would have specced up quite a bit.
I always remember the advice “ once you have bought something you forget how much it cost but you live with the decisions you made”
For a start I think I would have specced Arts Velour.
But as a former PM was fond of saying “we are where we are” and it’s still a great car. A keeper I think.

 Thanks very much , That's very true and very apt .im keeping mine also I'm content with it and that is  is a good place to be

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 16 December 2021, 17:20

Quote from: P6GTD on 16 December 2021, 15:52

That’s great Jason.
You have a well specced car too. If I had realised I would be keeping my car much longer than I ever planned I would have specced up quite a bit.
I always remember the advice “ once you have bought something you forget how much it cost but you live with the decisions you made”
For a start I think I would have specced Arts Velour.
But as a former PM was fond of saying “we are where we are” and it’s still a great car. A keeper I think.

Don't worry P6, you can always upgrade!

(https://i.postimg.cc/FzWprF28/IMG-1228.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/QK71SDNJ)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 16 December 2021, 18:18

Quote from: SRGTD on 16 December 2021, 11:16

Quote from: P6GTD on 16 December 2021, 09:41

Nice…….and very strategic parking!

That was my first thought. Looks like the best - and safest space in the car park and the one I would have chosen too :smiley:.

@Watts - you can’t beat a bit of fresh air and a few good beers!

That's right SR, and I made the most of it too! And the fresh air...

Quote from: Adam T7 on 16 December 2021, 16:16

I would have parked in exactly the same spot.

There was one other really good spot in a corner where due to the angles of the kerbs, you got about an extra half of a space and no passing traffic. But being able to keep an eye on it from our B&B room was great!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Yusee on 16 December 2021, 20:32

Quote from: Watts on 16 December 2021, 18:18

Quote from: SRGTD on 16 December 2021, 11:16

Quote from: P6GTD on 16 December 2021, 09:41

Nice…….and very strategic parking!

That was my first thought. Looks like the best - and safest space in the car park and the one I would have chosen too :smiley:.

@Watts - you can’t beat a bit of fresh air and a few good beers!

That's right SR, and I made the most of it too! And the fresh air...

Quote from: Adam T7 on 16 December 2021, 16:16

I would have parked in exactly the same spot.

There was one other really good spot in a corner where due to the angles of the kerbs, you got about an extra half of a space and no passing traffic. But being able to keep an eye on it from our B&B room was great!

Risk of being backed into there- which you’d have been able to watch from your room window 😂.

I’d always go end space tight to the white line.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 16 December 2021, 22:26

Quote from: Yusee on 16 December 2021, 20:32

Risk of being backed into there- which you’d have been able to watch from your room window 😂.

I’d always go end space tight to the white line.

That was my second favourite space behind the corner one!

On a different note, 43ish mpg so far and at low ambient temperatures was pretty good but it has been steady driving. About 530 miles so far on this trip, London-Blackpool-Yorkshire-Norfolk, back to London on Saturday. Great driving, comfortable, fast and economical. The drive over the moors from Haworth to Hebden Bridge on the A6033 was stunning. The A1 and A17 today less so...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: davo245 on 17 December 2021, 12:21

Quote from: Watts on 16 December 2021, 18:18

Quote from: SRGTD on 16 December 2021, 11:16

Quote from: P6GTD on 16 December 2021, 09:41

Nice…….and very strategic parking!

That was my first thought. Looks like the best - and safest space in the car park and the one I would have chosen too :smiley:.

@Watts - you can’t beat a bit of fresh air and a few good beers!

That's right SR, and I made the most of it too! And the fresh air...

Quote from: Adam T7 on 16 December 2021, 16:16

I would have parked in exactly the same spot.

There was one other really good spot in a corner where due to the angles of the kerbs, you got about an extra half of a space and no passing traffic. But being able to keep an eye on it from our B&B room was great!

Should of came with these eats from the factory!!  :smiley:How many pennies do they cost?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CS#303 on 17 December 2021, 12:53

I LOVE these seats, where did you get them and how much?  :laugh:

Quote from: willni on 16 December 2021, 17:20

Quote from: P6GTD on 16 December 2021, 15:52

That’s great Jason.
You have a well specced car too. If I had realised I would be keeping my car much longer than I ever planned I would have specced up quite a bit.
I always remember the advice “ once you have bought something you forget how much it cost but you live with the decisions you made”
For a start I think I would have specced Arts Velour.
But as a former PM was fond of saying “we are where we are” and it’s still a great car. A keeper I think.

Don't worry P6, you can always upgrade!

(https://i.postimg.cc/FzWprF28/IMG-1228.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/QK71SDNJ)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 17 December 2021, 15:33

Quote from: CS#303 on 17 December 2021, 12:53

I LOVE these seats, where did you get them and how much?  :laugh:

Quote from: willni on 16 December 2021, 17:20

Quote from: P6GTD on 16 December 2021, 15:52

That’s great Jason.
You have a well specced car too. If I had realised I would be keeping my car much longer than I ever planned I would have specced up quite a bit.
I always remember the advice “ once you have bought something you forget how much it cost but you live with the decisions you made”
For a start I think I would have specced Arts Velour.
But as a former PM was fond of saying “we are where we are” and it’s still a great car. A keeper I think.

Don't worry P6, you can always upgrade!

(https://i.postimg.cc/FzWprF28/IMG-1228.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/QK71SDNJ)

Not me unfortunately a guy I came across on Instagram in New Zealand doing mk7 gti and R36 builds. They’re just the standard mk5/mk6/mk7 wingbacks then custom upholstered to art velour style, which I think is quite possibly the nicest style. I also came across mk7.5 perforated leather ones as well which looked fantastic.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rwleigh on 20 December 2021, 15:17

Fifth service done by the supplying dealer and fifth VW stamp in the service book...  :cool:

(https://i.postimg.cc/1zSzwQBF/dealer-service.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 20 December 2021, 19:27

Quote from: rwleigh on 20 December 2021, 15:17

Fifth service done by the supplying dealer and fifth VW stamp in the service book...  :cool:

(https://i.postimg.cc/1zSzwQBF/dealer-service.jpg)

I've said it before and I'll say it again, a white Edition 40 is the nicest of all the mk7/7.5's

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rwleigh on 20 December 2021, 23:55

Quote from: willni on 20 December 2021, 19:27

I've said it before and I'll say it again, a white Edition 40 is the nicest of all the mk7/7.5's

Can't argue with that... :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 21 December 2021, 11:48

Service and MOT done today. Went to an indie for the first time. The price they had quoted me on the phone was much cheaper than the main dealer, so I was pleased with that. Dropped the car off and they phoned me about an hour later saying that the car was also due brake fluid and spark plugs, which I hadn't been expecting. I told them fine, go ahead and do it, but I'm now wishing I hadn't... £100 for the spark plugs! I have the tools to do it and they're about 40 quid online. Hey ho, one of those things. £369 in all for minor service, brake fluid change, spark plugs and MOT. Does that sound about right to people here?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 21 December 2021, 11:59

Quote from: sjw on 21 December 2021, 11:48

Service and MOT done today. Went to an indie for the first time. The price they had quoted me on the phone was much cheaper than the main dealer, so I was pleased with that. Dropped the car off and they phoned me about an hour later saying that the car was also due brake fluid and spark plugs, which I hadn't been expecting. I told them fine, go ahead and do it, but I'm now wishing I hadn't... £100 for the spark plugs! I have the tools to do it and they're about 40 quid online. Hey ho, one of those things. £369 in all for minor service, brake fluid change, spark plugs and MOT. Does that sound about right to people here?

VW Minor Service is £184, Brake Fluid change is £39, Spark plugs £40 + 5 mins of time? We don't have the same MOT over here as you do in England but ours is £30ish.

Which Indie did you use?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 21 December 2021, 12:17

I took it to Quattro-Tech in St Ives, Cambs, who by all accounts are a big saving over the main dealer. I will have to check what work has been done, as I thought it seemed like a lot as well. The price for the minor service that the receptionist gave me over the phone was about 145, and the MOT was 45, so I was expecting about 190. With the extra stuff on top, I would've thought it was probably going to be 250-260, but maybe it was a major service it needed. I must confess to not being sure, so when I dropped it off the guy said they would find out from the service book and age of the vehicle.

Previously I have had it serviced at the dealer because I had a service plan. The car started dinging at me for this service earlier than expected, so I had had a thought that the service interval hadn't been set properly. Maybe something else was buggered as well.

I will get back to you with the more info when I find out

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 21 December 2021, 13:32

So sure enough it's had a major service and there was no record of it having anything done last year, so thanks, VW, nice work. Pretty sure it should have been a major one done last year but VW have totally ballsed it up. I had a feeling that something was up when the car said the service was due after 10 months an ~6000 miles.

I don't know what spark plugs they've fitted - I told them I thought it was expected and he said he'd done them basically at cost (!!) as to him they cost 92.50. He said they are the genuine parts which have the warranty as well. At that price I'll be praying they go wrong to get my money's worth!!

So it was indeed cheaper than the dealer, who would have been around 400 for the service and the MOT. I'll definitely be doing my spark plugs myself next time though. Part of the reason I gave them the ok was so I had a full record for if I change the car next year, but VW unbeknownst to me had ended that in 2019 when they didn't mark the service!

When I pick the car up I can see the exact work done

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 21 December 2021, 15:39

So all in all, major service and MOT done, spark plugs changed, brake fluid etc. I told the guy on the phone that I thought it was a lot of money when he explained everything. When I turned up to pay, he took away the charge for the brake fluid change, which was kind. MOT has raised advisories as the brakes all round. Guess that's what I'm saving up for next year!

Have a good Christmas all!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: oryx3dr on 21 December 2021, 17:44

Eventually got the brake fluid changed today. Also went for another tyre rotation for the next few months, probably the last rotation before another set of boots needed.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 21 December 2021, 17:52

Quote from: sjw on 21 December 2021, 15:39

So all in all, major service and MOT done, spark plugs changed, brake fluid etc. I told the guy on the phone that I thought it was a lot of money when he explained everything. When I turned up to pay, he took away the charge for the brake fluid change, which was kind. MOT has raised advisories as the brakes all round. Guess that's what I'm saving up for next year!

Have a good Christmas all!

Well at least you know it was cheaper than VW and they didn't take the arm out of you. That being said £92 for spark plugs!?  :sick: Maybe he changed the ignition coils  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 21 December 2021, 19:34

Lol yeah maybe they did! I don't know but I won't be making that mistake again  :laugh: at least they updated the service book properly! Now I'm researching brake discs and pads!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: baka on 21 December 2021, 19:56

Platinum plugs are about 18 quid a pop, but hey they last 40k.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 22 December 2021, 12:13

This arrived today from Royal Steering Wheels, slightly thicker, perforated sides, smooth top and bottom and red stitch. I'll get it whacked on later.


(https://i.postimg.cc/T3mmq7fw/IMG-1298.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/DSv87cWk)

(https://i.postimg.cc/jdDyCq1y/IMG-1299.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/gnPxTpm0)

(https://i.postimg.cc/R0779PD8/IMG-1300.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/qt7hxG0X)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 22 December 2021, 13:36

Ohh.....me likey  ;D

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ceefeesh on 22 December 2021, 13:58

Looks really well. High quality materials apparent. It reminds me of the wheel (other than the colour of the stitching) in my wife's old TT. I'm sorry but I feel I may have to copy you in the New Year. If I may message you then to seek assistance with the wheel removal. Thanks. Looks great!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 22 December 2021, 14:29

Quote from: Ceefeesh on 22 December 2021, 13:58

Looks really well. High quality materials apparent. It reminds me of the wheel (other than the colour of the stitching) in my wife's old TT. I'm sorry but I feel I may have to copy you in the New Year. If I may message you then to seek assistance with the wheel removal. Thanks. Looks great!

And it's now fitted, after only one small mistake of pins falling out of the downshift paddle, but they're back in and working. No problem Ceefeesh happy to help!

Little before and after for everyone

(https://i.postimg.cc/bvf133cm/IMG-1302.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Hr3JL0LM)

(https://i.postimg.cc/mDzRkNhG/IMG-1310.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Ppj0FDm6)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 22 December 2021, 14:47

Looks really nice Will.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: VW_Golf_nut on 22 December 2021, 21:39

Quote from: willni on 22 December 2021, 12:13

This arrived today from Royal Steering Wheels, slightly thicker, perforated sides, smooth top and bottom and red stitch. I'll get it whacked on later.


(https://i.postimg.cc/T3mmq7fw/IMG-1298.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/DSv87cWk)

(https://i.postimg.cc/jdDyCq1y/IMG-1299.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/gnPxTpm0)

(https://i.postimg.cc/R0779PD8/IMG-1300.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/qt7hxG0X)

Is it easy to remove a steering wheel? And easy to get back on? I'm considering getting my Edition 45 wheel retrimmed in Alcantara like my Edition 40 was and would like to know how easy it is. I'm the sort that needs to make sure it goes back on as per factory, torque of bolts etc.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 23 December 2021, 08:04

Quote from: VW_Golf_nut on 22 December 2021, 21:39

Is it easy to remove a steering wheel? And easy to get back on? I'm considering getting my Edition 45 wheel retrimmed in Alcantara like my Edition 40 was and would like to know how easy it is. I'm the sort that needs to make sure it goes back on as per factory, torque of bolts etc.

Very easy, the mk7 actually only takes long because I had to remove the silver gti trim and put it on the new wheel. Just make sure you have a spline kit and a short flat screwdriver set and you’ll be fine.

Depending on where you’re from Royal Steering Wheels will swap it over for you if you’re not confident in doing it yourself.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 23 December 2021, 08:48

Do they do a service where they can send you a newly trimmed wheel and you send them your old one back (to save being without the car for a while) ?

Also, I assume it's a battery disconnect job to remove the steering wheel airbag - if so, any issues afterwards getting rid of any check light errors etc ?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 23 December 2021, 10:54

Quote from: Sootchucker on 23 December 2021, 08:48

Do they do a service where they can send you a newly trimmed wheel and you send them your old one back (to save being without the car for a while) ?

Also, I assume it's a battery disconnect job to remove the steering wheel airbag - if so, any issues afterwards getting rid of any check light errors etc ?

They do it’s an exchange service I’ve started using it, it’s £100 deposit until you return your old steering wheel.

Yes, disconnect the postivie terminal wait 30mins to 1 hour, I had no issues even the clock reset itself  :smiley:  but it’s worth having an obd or something just incase

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 27 December 2021, 12:09

Broke the polisher out, just need to give it a final wipe down before applying Gyeon Syncro.

(https://i.postimg.cc/SNzDCngb/IMG-1359.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/TpfVX38t)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: oryx3dr on 27 December 2021, 18:23

Quote from: willni on 27 December 2021, 12:09

Broke the polisher out, just need to give it a final wipe down before applying Gyeon Syncro.

(https://i.postimg.cc/SNzDCngb/IMG-1359.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/TpfVX38t)

Looks mega! Syncro is great, I'm about 30 months in and it's still going really well.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 27 December 2021, 18:34

Quote from: oryx3dr on 27 December 2021, 18:23

Looks mega! Syncro is great, I'm about 30 months in and it's still going really well.

Glad to hear it's lasted you even longer than the quoted durability, any special maintenance or just using Wetcoat & Cure?

I've always discounted the Gyeon coatings for some reason despite me loving all their products including cancoat, but always went for the likes of Gtechniq or other competition.

Just finished the 3 layers of Mohs now and the slickness is incredible, can't wait to lay down Skin!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: oryx3dr on 27 December 2021, 18:38

Quote from: willni on 27 December 2021, 18:34

Quote from: oryx3dr on 27 December 2021, 18:23

Looks mega! Syncro is great, I'm about 30 months in and it's still going really well.

Glad to hear it's lasted you even longer than the quoted durability, any special maintenance or just using Wetcoat & Cure?

I've always discounted the Gyeon coatings for some reason despite me loving all their products including cancoat, but always went for the likes of Gtechniq or other competition.

Just finished the 3 layers of Mohs now and the slickness is incredible, can't wait to lay down Skin!

Honestly very little, I tend to just top it off with their QD but ideally I should be using cure (I was at the very start but I've since ran out). Debating taking it to my detailer and getting him to put an actual topper on it.

Look forward to seeing some more pictures of the finished product!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 27 December 2021, 19:39

Quote from: oryx3dr on 27 December 2021, 18:38

Quote from: willni on 27 December 2021, 18:34

Quote from: oryx3dr on 27 December 2021, 18:23

Looks mega! Syncro is great, I'm about 30 months in and it's still going really well.

Glad to hear it's lasted you even longer than the quoted durability, any special maintenance or just using Wetcoat & Cure?

I've always discounted the Gyeon coatings for some reason despite me loving all their products including cancoat, but always went for the likes of Gtechniq or other competition.

Just finished the 3 layers of Mohs now and the slickness is incredible, can't wait to lay down Skin!

Honestly very little, I tend to just top it off with their QD but ideally I should be using cure (I was at the very start but I've since ran out). Debating taking it to my detailer and getting him to put an actual topper on it.

Look forward to seeing some more pictures of the finished product!

I've a few clients that I've put CanCoat on their cars as a preparation prior to a full coating and they've all said they got well over a year out of it which is a 6 month coating. It's probably one of my favourite coatings for hydrophobicity.

I'm already at about the limit of my phones camera, so we'll see how it goes!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: oryx3dr on 27 December 2021, 20:18

Quote from: willni on 27 December 2021, 19:39

Quote from: oryx3dr on 27 December 2021, 18:38

Quote from: willni on 27 December 2021, 18:34

Quote from: oryx3dr on 27 December 2021, 18:23

Looks mega! Syncro is great, I'm about 30 months in and it's still going really well.

Glad to hear it's lasted you even longer than the quoted durability, any special maintenance or just using Wetcoat & Cure?

I've always discounted the Gyeon coatings for some reason despite me loving all their products including cancoat, but always went for the likes of Gtechniq or other competition.

Just finished the 3 layers of Mohs now and the slickness is incredible, can't wait to lay down Skin!

Honestly very little, I tend to just top it off with their QD but ideally I should be using cure (I was at the very start but I've since ran out). Debating taking it to my detailer and getting him to put an actual topper on it.

Look forward to seeing some more pictures of the finished product!

I've a few clients that I've put CanCoat on their cars as a preparation prior to a full coating and they've all said they got well over a year out of it which is a 6 month coating. It's probably one of my favourite coatings for hydrophobicity.

I'm already at about the limit of my phones camera, so we'll see how it goes!

Yeahh I had CanCoat on my previous Polo Blue GT and that lasted a good 18 months, I would imagine it lasted longer but I traded it in for the Golf. Also Rim is another one of my favourites, I've got an anti mist coating for my windscreen as well which I've not had chance to use yet.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 27 December 2021, 21:09

Quote from: willni on 27 December 2021, 19:39

I've a few clients that I've put CanCoat on their cars as a preparation prior to a full coating and they've all said they got well over a year out of it which is a 6 month coating. It's probably one of my favourite coatings for hydrophobicity.

I'm already at about the limit of my phones camera, so we'll see how it goes!

Hi Will, when you say "clients" does that mean your a detailer??

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 28 December 2021, 08:05

Quote from: madstaff on 27 December 2021, 21:09

Quote from: willni on 27 December 2021, 19:39

I've a few clients that I've put CanCoat on their cars as a preparation prior to a full coating and they've all said they got well over a year out of it which is a 6 month coating. It's probably one of my favourite coatings for hydrophobicity.

I'm already at about the limit of my phones camera, so we'll see how it goes!

Hi Will, when you say "clients" does that mean your a detailer??

I am, never meant to be. One of those things that started out as a way to make a bit of extra money at school, now it's many hours of work hahah.

Quote from: oryx3dr on 27 December 2021, 20:18

Yeahh I had CanCoat on my previous Polo Blue GT and that lasted a good 18 months, I would imagine it lasted longer but I traded it in for the Golf. Also Rim is another one of my favourites, I've got an anti mist coating for my windscreen as well which I've not had chance to use yet.

I always fancied a polo BlueGT but never made the move because I wanted something a bit bigger, they're a great looking car.



Also finally got Skin on.

(https://i.postimg.cc/G2tqpj2v/IMG-1383.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/sQFp6752)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 28 December 2021, 10:45

Quote from: willni on 28 December 2021, 08:05

Quote from: madstaff on 27 December 2021, 21:09

Quote from: willni on 27 December 2021, 19:39

I've a few clients that I've put CanCoat on their cars as a preparation prior to a full coating and they've all said they got well over a year out of it which is a 6 month coating. It's probably one of my favourite coatings for hydrophobicity.

I'm already at about the limit of my phones camera, so we'll see how it goes!

Hi Will, when you say "clients" does that mean your a detailer??

I am, never meant to be. One of those things that started out as a way to make a bit of extra money at school, now it's many hours of work hahah.

Ahh, useful to know.  :wink:

Tell us, how on earth do you clean the insides of the small triangular front windows??

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 28 December 2021, 10:57

Quote from: madstaff on 28 December 2021, 10:45

Quote from: willni on 28 December 2021, 08:05

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I've a few clients that I've put CanCoat on their cars as a preparation prior to a full coating and they've all said they got well over a year out of it which is a 6 month coating. It's probably one of my favourite coatings for hydrophobicity.

I'm already at about the limit of my phones camera, so we'll see how it goes!

Hi Will, when you say "clients" does that mean your a detailer??

I am, never meant to be. One of those things that started out as a way to make a bit of extra money at school, now it's many hours of work hahah.

Ahh, useful to know.  :wink:

Tell us, how on earth do you clean the insides of the small triangular front windows??

Spray glass cleaner (I still use Autoglym Fast Glass) onto a cloth, wrap it around two fingers and give it a wipe, then follow up with a optical glass cloth ( https://paragonmicrofibre.com/shop/microfibre-cloths/optical-quality-glass-cloths-300-gsm/ ) push the entire cloth into the opening to dry and fill it as best you can and then move it NSWE, generally leaves a flawless result.

I use the same cloth and glass cleaner method on my gloss black plastics and radio, after blowing away any debris that was sitting on them with air, but a very light dusting also words before it, no scratches yet.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 28 December 2021, 11:28

Quote from: willni on 28 December 2021, 10:57

Spray glass cleaner (I still use Autoglym Fast Glass) onto a cloth, wrap it around two fingers and give it a wipe, then follow up with a optical glass cloth ( https://paragonmicrofibre.com/shop/microfibre-cloths/optical-quality-glass-cloths-300-gsm/ ) push the entire cloth into the opening to dry and fill it as best you can and then move it NSWE, generally leaves a flawless result.

I use the same cloth and glass cleaner method on my gloss black plastics and radio, after blowing away any debris that was sitting on them with air, but a very light dusting also words before it, no scratches yet.  :smiley:

I use 3M glass cleaner https://www.3m.co.uk/3M/en_GB/p/d/v000143957/ and waffle weave glass cloths https://aquila369.com/collections/microfibre-towels-and-cloths/products/microfibre-waffle-weave-mesh-texture-car-detailing-aquila369-pro-400-x-400 so i'll give it a go with those, thanks.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 28 December 2021, 12:09

Quote from: madstaff on 28 December 2021, 11:28

Quote from: willni on 28 December 2021, 10:57

Spray glass cleaner (I still use Autoglym Fast Glass) onto a cloth, wrap it around two fingers and give it a wipe, then follow up with a optical glass cloth ( https://paragonmicrofibre.com/shop/microfibre-cloths/optical-quality-glass-cloths-300-gsm/ ) push the entire cloth into the opening to dry and fill it as best you can and then move it NSWE, generally leaves a flawless result.

I use the same cloth and glass cleaner method on my gloss black plastics and radio, after blowing away any debris that was sitting on them with air, but a very light dusting also words before it, no scratches yet.  :smiley:

I use 3M glass cleaner https://www.3m.co.uk/3M/en_GB/p/d/v000143957/ and waffle weave glass cloths https://aquila369.com/collections/microfibre-towels-and-cloths/products/microfibre-waffle-weave-mesh-texture-car-detailing-aquila369-pro-400-x-400 so i'll give it a go with those, thanks.  :smiley:

You'll be fine then, waffle is to be used dry for finishing to remove the streaks.

Also that's the car dry but as it's 12, the sun is very high so no nice photos, until later so just a teaser for now.

(https://i.postimg.cc/j5rkfpFH/IMG-1400.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/1gJHhjPX)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dfm on 28 December 2021, 18:53

I went for a blast into Shropshire. Car continues to put a smile on my face - did everything today from driving up a very muddy/slippy  farmer's track to enabling some very fun overtakes.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 28 December 2021, 19:24

Your car looks great Willni, you have to love a Tornado 3 door with a black roof! :)

Interesting that you don't have the front camera as fitted to UK spec cars, I understand this was an option on Irish market cars, do you see many cars locally who have the option?
Adaptive cruise is useful and the brake assist helps keep the insurance down, I understand.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: oryx3dr on 28 December 2021, 19:39

I believe the radar was behind the badge on the 7.5 cars wasn't it?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 28 December 2021, 19:40

Quote from: clubsport on 28 December 2021, 19:24

Your car looks great Willni, you have to love a Tornado 3 door with a black roof! :)

Interesting that you don't have the front camera as fitted to UK spec cars, I understand this was an option on Irish market cars, do you see many cars locally who have the option?
Adaptive cruise is useful and the brake assist helps keep the insurance down, I understand.

Is it the radar sensor you’re referring to? If so, it’s behind the VW badge in the upper grille on UK spec mk7.5 Golfs.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 28 December 2021, 19:40

Quote from: oryx3dr on 28 December 2021, 19:39

I believe the radar was behind the badge on the 7.5 cars wasn't it?

Yes, you are right.....still not sure it was standard equipment for Irish markets?... Quite a few cars I have seen on the secondhand market don't seem to have it?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ceefeesh on 29 December 2021, 10:37

I have owned a Mk6 golf, no radar. A Mk7 which had a square radar sensor under the bumper in the lower grill which when it activated the first time, scared the life out of me. I have a Mk 7.5 GTI which has the radar behind the VW badge on the front. I live in Northern Ireland and believe willni does too. As we are part of the UK, to my knowledge, our cars are UK spec. I think that cars in Eire/Ireland (the Republic of Ireland) have a different spec. There are plenty of members on this forum who will be able to comment on the spec of cars in the Republic. This is meant as helpful information not political comment. Any offence that might be caused is unintentional.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 29 December 2021, 12:57

Quote from: Ceefeesh on 29 December 2021, 10:37

I have owned a Mk6 golf, no radar. A Mk7 which had a square radar sensor under the bumper in the lower grill which when it activated the first time, scared the  life out of me. I have a Mk 7.5 GTI which has the radar behind the VW badge on the front. I live in Northern Ireland and believe willni does too. As we are part of the UK to my knowledge our cars are UK spec. I think that cars in Eire/Ireland (the Republic of Ireland) have a different spec. There are plenty of members on this forum who will be able to comment on the spec of cars in the Republic. This is meant as helpful information not political comment. Any offence that might be caused is unintentional.

The many names of Ireland gave me a good laugh  :grin:

Ireland did have lower spec cars from memory in the early mk7's where Ireland had to spec xenons and the radar themselves. However the standard Irish mk7.5 are the same as UK spec iirc.

See attached Irish Brochure:

https://www.volkswagen.ie/idhub/content/dam/onehub_pkw/importers/ie/models/product-guides/2020/2020-v2/Golf%20GTI_191217.pdf

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Carbon VW on 29 December 2021, 19:32

Correct. I had to spec xenons on my Mk7 for almost €2k and the 18” wheels (standard were painted 17’s). We, however had the option of alcantara inserts in the seats on the early Mk7’s which the UK didn’t.(?) I’m from Cork btw

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 30 December 2021, 12:44

Decided to refurb the summer alloys.

Just trying to decide on an alloy refurb colour for the Pretorias now as I never particularly gelled with the factory Matte Grey.

Currently between a darker & brighter version of the factory blue chrome or gloss black.

Greyer version of these recently done BBS in dark chrome:
(https://i.postimg.cc/wjHQ1XW1/IMG-1421.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/SJTM5Mb4)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 02 January 2022, 17:42

Had 2 new Pirelli P7’s fitted after 20,500 on the old ones. Still had 3mm but starting to crack so thought it was about time they were replaced.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 05 January 2022, 13:51

VAQ Diff serviced

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: oryx3dr on 06 January 2022, 09:05

Not from today but gave the car a new year detail!

(https://i.postimg.cc/ZqhbZ7Y2/4-F19-B87-A-691-A-49-D2-8570-301-BA8434480.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/K1JSD5MD)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: joe6 on 07 January 2022, 08:46

Looking good.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Rudedog on 07 January 2022, 14:56

Had to replace my key fob battery this morning which is almost exactly a year to the day from the last time.

I set off for work ok but when I went to lock-up in the carpark I got absolutely nothing from the fob.... very fortunately I had a couple of new batteries stashed in the glovebox.... I then did my finger in trying to take the cover off.

Annoyingly it just confirmed that my car doesn't display any low battery warning anywhere.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SionOnTheCob on 09 January 2022, 21:01

Black emblems and some number plate clips 😊👍🏻


(https://i.postimg.cc/NGHvfM5y/IMG-20220108-130653-042.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/c60bFd7Z)

(https://i.postimg.cc/J4CVyLkp/PXL-20220109-150143000.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/NLDPVZbX)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 11 January 2022, 10:41

My RGM sill protectors arrived today, still trying to decide whether to colour match them or not.

(https://i.postimg.cc/xCc7dZDJ/IMG-1495.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/62xzjYQt)


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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 11 January 2022, 12:43

Nothing to mine, but pulled the silica bag in the expansion tank out of a Golf R for the lad who works next door to me.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: LSBristol on 11 January 2022, 15:19

Quote from: madstaff on 11 January 2022, 12:43

Nothing to mine, but pulled the silica bag in the expansion tank out of a Golf R for the lad who works next door to me.  :smiley:

Is this actually something that needs doing? Or is it a case of a small number of failures on forums making it seem scarier than it is?

Am I right in saying the downside of removing is you then have to replace the coolant every so often whereas with the bag it supposedly doesn't need changing?

Is there a risk of splitting it when removing it and causing the issue yourself or is it quite straightforward?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 11 January 2022, 16:31

Quote from: LSBristol on 11 January 2022, 15:19

Quote from: madstaff on 11 January 2022, 12:43

Nothing to mine, but pulled the silica bag in the expansion tank out of a Golf R for the lad who works next door to me.  :smiley:

Is this actually something that needs doing? Or is it a case of a small number of failures on forums making it seem scarier than it is?

Am I right in saying the downside of removing is you then have to replace the coolant every so often whereas with the bag it supposedly doesn't need changing?

Is there a risk of splitting it when removing it and causing the issue yourself or is it quite straightforward?

There have been some cases of the bag splitting, probably not a massive percentage, but if if does split all the little silica beads potentially block the heater matrix up.
If that happens, to sort it out is a bit of a job, far easier IMO to remove the silica bag and every couple of years perhaps empty the expansion tank of coolant and add fresh to give it a boost.
Quite easy to pull the bag out, but I would advise to clamp off the pipe on the bottom of the tank just in case the bag splits whilst your trying to remove it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: jaceyboy on 12 January 2022, 11:19

Cleaned the wheels and protected them....


(https://i.postimg.cc/vZkL6G8K/20220112-104712971-i-OS.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 12 January 2022, 14:38

Quote from: SionOnTheCob on 09 January 2022, 21:01

(https://i.postimg.cc/J4CVyLkp/PXL-20220109-150143000.jpg)

Does anyone know if there will be an appreciable power loss by mounting the plate here?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: DCmk3 on 12 January 2022, 15:20

Quote from: sjw on 12 January 2022, 14:38

Quote from: SionOnTheCob on 09 January 2022, 21:01

Does anyone know if there will be an appreciable power loss by mounting the plate here?

It will definitely affect the intercoolers efficiency being that it is already mounted behind the aircon condenser, now restricting even more flow to both the intercooler and radiator by effectively blocking off 30-40%+- of the flow it usually sees.

I have never understood the idea of blocking the radiator by moving a plate over the grills and away from the bumper where it doesn't cause any sort of restriction to airflow.. I assume some like to be "different".

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 12 January 2022, 17:05

I must admit I do think it looks pretty cool (would look better with a shorter plate) but I don't personally think it's worth it, limiting a performance car with something as minor as a number plate.

I assume the "clips" mentioned in the relevant post allow for the plate to be easily removed for photos. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 12 January 2022, 18:01

Quote from: sjw on 12 January 2022, 17:05

I must admit I do think it looks pretty cool (would look better with a shorter plate) but I don't personally think it's worth it, limiting a performance car with something as minor as a number plate.

I assume the "clips" mentioned in the relevant post allow for the plate to be easily removed for photos.

A number plate positioned to the side isn’t really my cup of tea - unless it’s an Alfa Romeo - but it’s good we don’t all like the same things.

If I did relocate the number plate, my car OCD wouldn’t let me leave the original number plate fixing holes in the bumper exposed - I’d have to get the holes filled and the bumper repainted. I really like the wheels though in the first picture that @SionOnTheCob posted.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 15 January 2022, 17:14

After 2 weeks of sitting caked in dirt broke out the wash mitt, no fun driving either as the roads are that greasy at the minute it's an accident waiting to happen.

(https://i.postimg.cc/rsD2LW5m/IMG-1551-3.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/p5M6fmGb)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 15 January 2022, 20:26

Quote from: willni on 15 January 2022, 17:14

After 2 weeks of sitting caked in dirt broke out the wash mitt, no fun driving either as the roads are that greasy at the minute it's an accident waiting to happen.

Looks fantastic! Two weeks though between washing is nothing, mine was last cleaned in August :embarrassed: I wanted to do it on my last day off but I was put off when I went out to find the door handles were frozen! It's got to be done soon though, the rear plate is getting a bit difficult to read....

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: LSBristol on 15 January 2022, 21:31

Quote from: Watts on 15 January 2022, 20:26

Quote from: willni on 15 January 2022, 17:14

After 2 weeks of sitting caked in dirt broke out the wash mitt, no fun driving either as the roads are that greasy at the minute it's an accident waiting to happen.

Looks fantastic! Two weeks though between washing is nothing, mine was last cleaned in August :embarrassed: I wanted to do it on my last day off but I was put off when I went out to find the door handles were frozen! It's got to be done soon though, the rear plate is getting a bit difficult to read....

I know the feeling...

The TR looks incredible clean though. Belvederes suit it so well.

(https://i.postimg.cc/pd0dsD5x/20220102-115357-2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/zLg5BHkP)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 15 January 2022, 21:44

If it helps my car was like yours LSBristol after two weeks, paved roads are less fun  :wink:

Thanks, I definitely need spacers for them but since no more mudflaps I don't want to throw more dirt up the side with them.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: o`Neil on 16 January 2022, 08:11

Quote from: willni on 15 January 2022, 17:14

no fun driving either as the roads are that greasy at the minute it's an accident waiting to happen.

That`s the best time to have some proper fun  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 16 January 2022, 18:11

Went for a blast after the rain cleared the roads, even with the winter tyres the car drives fantastic on the belvederes.


(https://i.postimg.cc/Jhhn1rZy/IMG-1569.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/3kP71HL7)

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Yusee on 16 January 2022, 19:02

@willni, very nice looking car. Are those belvederes 18s?

I tend to give my cars very frequent blasts with the pressure hose during the winter months- sometimes just a 10 minute blast on coming home from work.
Can’t stand the salt on the cars.
Managed to give both GTIs a proper wash this week.
Now I won’t want to drive them.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 16 January 2022, 20:04

Quote from: Yusee on 16 January 2022, 19:02

@willni, very nice looking car. Are those belvederes 18s?

I tend to give my cars very frequent blasts with the pressure hose during the winter months- sometimes just a 10 minute blast on coming home from work.
Can’t stand the salt on the cars.
Managed to give both GTIs a proper wash this week.
Now I won’t want to drive them.

Yes they're 18's the belvedere's do strangely look bigger than 18in.

I know of one other person that does that, there's no downside to it other than water spotting, but you can always sort that with a DI vessel if you were very fussy.

They get dirty even when they sit still, might as well enjoy them when they're clean!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Yusee on 16 January 2022, 21:13

Quote from: willni on 16 January 2022, 20:04

Quote from: Yusee on 16 January 2022, 19:02

@willni, very nice looking car. Are those belvederes 18s?

I tend to give my cars very frequent blasts with the pressure hose during the winter months- sometimes just a 10 minute blast on coming home from work.
Can’t stand the salt on the cars.
Managed to give both GTIs a proper wash this week.
Now I won’t want to drive them.

Yes they're 18's the belvedere's do strangely look bigger than 18in.

I know of one other person that does that, there's no downside to it other than water spotting, but you can always sort that with a DI vessel if you were very fussy.

They get dirty even when they sit still, might as well enjoy them when they're clean!

The car sits perfectly on those 18s, not sure if it’s the style of wheel, or because it’s 3dr, or perhaps the way you’ve taken the pic!

My golf is standard, there’s only two things I may consider doing at some point- first, a stage 1- which I almost certainly will do at some point ( but don’t particularly feel the need for now- not getting the open roads often enough to consider it worthwhile!). Second, possibly a lighter set of alloys- though I quite like a standard looking car.

Belvederes would be top of my list if I was to change.

The regular jet wash is more about preservation than aesthetics- I pretty much accept that the car will rarely looks its best in the worst winter weather.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 16 January 2022, 22:08

Quote from: Yusee on 16 January 2022, 21:13

The car sits perfectly on those 18s, not sure if it’s the style of wheel, or because it’s 3dr, or perhaps the way you’ve taken the pic!

My golf is standard, there’s only two things I may consider doing at some point- first, a stage 1- which I almost certainly will do at some point ( but don’t particularly feel the need for now- not getting the open roads often enough to consider it worthwhile!). Second, possibly a lighter set of alloys- though I quite like a standard looking car.

Belvederes would be top of my list if I was to change.

The regular jet wash is more about preservation than aesthetics- I pretty much accept that the car will rarely looks its best in the worst winter weather.

The car is actually sitting on a downward slope so would look like it's sitting higher and the other side lower. I do think it's the alloy shape with the diamond cut, they could very easily become my summer alloys.

I personally see the GTI as a more handling focused car versus the R and as a result I don't see the need to remap it, but I would happily make a few more choice handling mods to accompany the Belvederes.

Speaking of preservation you've reminded me that I want to get the car up on a ramp and go round it with XCP Rust Block & find a solution to regularly apply Bilt Hamber Atom Mac underneath, as the rear wishbones are quite bad on mine the mk5 in comparison is as new but it's had many coats of ACF-50.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Paul70 on 17 January 2022, 06:08

Quote from: Yusee on 16 January 2022, 21:13

The car sits perfectly on those 18s, not sure if it’s the style of wheel, or because it’s 3dr, or perhaps the way you’ve taken the pic!

I completely agree with you Yusee, the Belvederes compliment the 3 door MK7 GTI, far more (imo) than the 5 door. They are a fab wheel and as Will said they improve the handling, especially with the correct tyres.

Picture of mine - not the best pic in the world but shows the profile well.

(https://i.postimg.cc/HW50DSzw/49-E5-BD9-F-E905-4-EFC-B98-B-E38-F7-C65260-F.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/14mVDrLX)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Yusee on 17 January 2022, 07:40

Quote from: Paul70 on 17 January 2022, 06:08

Quote from: Yusee on 16 January 2022, 21:13

The car sits perfectly on those 18s, not sure if it’s the style of wheel, or because it’s 3dr, or perhaps the way you’ve taken the pic!

I completely agree with you Yusee, the Belvederes compliment the 3 door MK7 GTI, far more (imo) than the 5 door. They are a fab wheel and as Will said they improve the handling, especially with the correct tyres.

Picture of mine - not the best pic in the world but shows the profile well.

(https://i.postimg.cc/HW50DSzw/49-E5-BD9-F-E905-4-EFC-B98-B-E38-F7-C65260-F.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/14mVDrLX)

Yes, again looks very nice on 18s.
Is there a marked improvement in handling?
I realise this is a reduction in unsprung weight but- assuming a total weight saving of around 16kg on the parkers- that doesn’t seem a lot.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 17 January 2022, 07:40

Decided to give the undercarriage a full clean up and details. Not too bad for a nearly 4 year old car ?

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51825230569_fe67ab465a_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mXBRu6)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51824690407_14dfbf8c9b_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mXz5UX)

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(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51826415335_82a9a464cd_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mXHVF6)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 17 January 2022, 07:59

@Paul70 have you decided to keep your CS40 now and part with your CS45??

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 17 January 2022, 08:45

Quote from: Yusee on 17 January 2022, 07:40

Quote from: Paul70 on 17 January 2022, 06:08

Quote from: Yusee on 16 January 2022, 21:13

The car sits perfectly on those 18s, not sure if it’s the style of wheel, or because it’s 3dr, or perhaps the way you’ve taken the pic!

I completely agree with you Yusee, the Belvederes compliment the 3 door MK7 GTI, far more (imo) than the 5 door. They are a fab wheel and as Will said they improve the handling, especially with the correct tyres.

Picture of mine - not the best pic in the world but shows the profile well.

(https://i.postimg.cc/HW50DSzw/49-E5-BD9-F-E905-4-EFC-B98-B-E38-F7-C65260-F.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/14mVDrLX)

Yes, again looks very nice on 18s.
Is there a marked improvement in handling?
I realise this is a reduction in unsprung weight but- assuming a total weight saving of around 16kg on the parkers- that doesn’t seem a lot.

in this context 16kg is massive.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Yusee on 17 January 2022, 08:51

Quote from: mcmaddy on 17 January 2022, 08:45

Quote from: Yusee on 17 January 2022, 07:40

Quote from: Paul70 on 17 January 2022, 06:08

Quote from: Yusee on 16 January 2022, 21:13

The car sits perfectly on those 18s, not sure if it’s the style of wheel, or because it’s 3dr, or perhaps the way you’ve taken the pic!

I completely agree with you Yusee, the Belvederes compliment the 3 door MK7 GTI, far more (imo) than the 5 door. They are a fab wheel and as Will said they improve the handling, especially with the correct tyres.

Picture of mine - not the best pic in the world but shows the profile well.

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Yes, again looks very nice on 18s.
Is there a marked improvement in handling?
I realise this is a reduction in unsprung weight but- assuming a total weight saving of around 16kg on the parkers- that doesn’t seem a lot.

in this context 16kg is massive.

Though I’ve read about it, I suppose I’ve not really appreciated the importance of unsprung weight.
It’ll cost me a lot of money to find out. Damn.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 17 January 2022, 11:57

Quote from: Yusee on 17 January 2022, 07:40

Quote from: Paul70 on 17 January 2022, 06:08

Quote from: Yusee on 16 January 2022, 21:13

The car sits perfectly on those 18s, not sure if it’s the style of wheel, or because it’s 3dr, or perhaps the way you’ve taken the pic!

I completely agree with you Yusee, the Belvederes compliment the 3 door MK7 GTI, far more (imo) than the 5 door. They are a fab wheel and as Will said they improve the handling, especially with the correct tyres.

Picture of mine - not the best pic in the world but shows the profile well.

(https://i.postimg.cc/HW50DSzw/49-E5-BD9-F-E905-4-EFC-B98-B-E38-F7-C65260-F.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/14mVDrLX)

Yes, again looks very nice on 18s.
Is there a marked improvement in handling?
I realise this is a reduction in unsprung weight but- assuming a total weight saving of around 16kg on the parkers- that doesn’t seem a lot.

Although it's easy to stay 4kg per alloy 16kg overall, there's an unsprung mass factor, in ideal conditions this can be as high as 6.5 times, conservatively I go with the common theme of 4 times. So 16kg x 4 = 64kg but that's all above my head.

I definitely notice it drives nicer and feels sharper in the corners versus my 12kg T-Roc Prets, but again I'm not person to ask as I would really need Michelin PS4's or Goodyear Asy F1's on to make a fair comparison.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Paul70 on 17 January 2022, 12:00

Quote from: madstaff on 17 January 2022, 07:59

@Paul70 have you decided to keep your CS40 now and part with your CS45??

Hi madstaff, yes it might seem a little crazy but I sold the CS45 just over a week ago. Each to their own but absolutely no regrets. I would recommend anyone to have a thorough test drive of the MK8 before deciding to change their MK7.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 17 January 2022, 12:13

Quote from: Sootchucker on 17 January 2022, 07:40

Decided to give the undercarriage a full clean up and details. Not too bad for a nearly 4 year old car ?

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Looks fantastic mate!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Yusee on 17 January 2022, 15:44

On the issue of lighter wheels, anyone noticed any worsening in ride quality with lighter wheels?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 17 January 2022, 17:25

Quote from: Yusee on 17 January 2022, 15:44

On the issue of lighter wheels, anyone noticed any worsening in ride quality with lighter wheels?

Can't say I noticed a difference between them and my old Sevilla's for ride quality, your choice in tyre would make the biggest difference, I've always found Bridgestones uncomfortable but Goodyear, Michelin and Pirelli all drive nicely.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Paul70 on 17 January 2022, 19:15

Quote from: Yusee on 17 January 2022, 15:44

On the issue of lighter wheels, anyone noticed any worsening in ride quality with lighter wheels?

Thought it would improve ride quality as there is less work for the suspension to do due to reduced un-sprung weight??

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Yusee on 17 January 2022, 19:57

Quote from: Paul70 on 17 January 2022, 19:15

Quote from: Yusee on 17 January 2022, 15:44

On the issue of lighter wheels, anyone noticed any worsening in ride quality with lighter wheels?

Thought it would improve ride quality as there is less work for the suspension to do due to reduced un-sprung weight??

You are probably right. I read this on a very quick search ( Wikipedia!) but the consensus seems to be that ride quality improves for the reason you say

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: oryx3dr on 22 January 2022, 13:07

Had to do the dreaded mirror glass replacement today. Shall we take bets on how long before the other side goes?

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: My other womans a vw. on 23 January 2022, 08:06

oryx3dr,what has happened to your mirror glass?
Is this another potential issue i’ll have to keep an eye on??

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 23 January 2022, 08:31

Quote from: My other womans a vw. on 23 January 2022, 08:06

oryx3dr,what has happened to your mirror glass?
Is this another potential issue i’ll have to keep an eye on??

I believe this issue has been discussed on several VW Golf forums over the years.

The adhesive backing on the door mirror glass can fail over time, resulting in the glass becoming detached from the backing plate in the mirror housing. If you’re unlucky and don’t spot it, the mirror can fall out of the housing and hit the side of the car when you’re driving. Seems that it’s more likely to happen if owners leave the mirror adjustment control permanently in the ‘heating’ position, as the heating effect appears to either weaken or dry out the adhesive backing over time.

Something to keep an eye on; if the mirror glass feels loose when washing the car or if the image in the mirror vibrates slightly while driving, it maybe a sign the adhesive backing is about to fail.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: My other womans a vw. on 23 January 2022, 13:42

Thanks for that info,never used the heated wing mirrors so far,but will bear it in mind.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Rudedog on 23 January 2022, 15:49

And remember unlike previous Golf's the heating carries on for as long as you have the switch is selected, before there was a built in timer that turned down the heat (mirrors, rear window and seats) after about ten minutes (you then just turned them off and back on to restart).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 23 January 2022, 16:18

Quote from: Rudedog on 23 January 2022, 15:49

And remember unlike previous Golf's the heating carries on for as long as you have the switch is selected, before there was a built in timer that turned down the heat (mirrors, rear window and seats) after about ten minutes (you then just turned them off and back on to restart).

IMHO VW’s heated door mirror controls are a rather poor design. The system on the mk3 Vauxhall Astra I owned back in the early 1990’s was better, and that was over 30 years ago. In that car, the mirror heating switch was separate from the mirror adjustment control, and it had and illuminated warning light when the heating function was switched on. From memory, it also had a built in timer that switched off the heating function after around 10 minutes, although you could manually switch it off before the auto-timer did.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Rob_benton on 23 January 2022, 20:49

It’s worth getting a tool behind your mirror glass and gently pulling around the edges . As the adhesive gives way over time, it seems to come unstuck in sections if that makes sense. Until the last section fails and the glass falls.
I’ve done both my mirrors this way.

I sold a gtd at work a couple of weeks ago. An hour before the customer arrives, my valeter said he thought the glass moved as he was drying it.
I gently pulled and the mirror glass fell off. I stuck it back on in time. Better than having to buy a new £60 Vw glass a week down the line when it would have smashed on the road  ! 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jason b on 31 January 2022, 17:58

A trip to the tip



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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ceefeesh on 31 January 2022, 18:42

Duh! 🤭 Sorry mixed up the thread.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 03 February 2022, 16:45

Finally got round to ordering VCDS, great service from Marshalls Industrial.
I can finally get round to replacing my VAQ diff oil now, once ive managed to source a laptop.

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And managed to bag a bit of underbonnet bling off Ebay for the bargain price of £21 posted, and its like brand new.

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 03 February 2022, 23:14

Just drove it for fun for a bit and then looked at it for a bit.
Great car

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Yusee on 04 February 2022, 06:34

Quote from: Adam T7 on 03 February 2022, 23:14

Just drove it for fun for a bit and then looked at it for a bit.
Great car

😂 the “ looked at it for a bit “ is a very important part of the ownership experience.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dfm on 04 February 2022, 11:43

Received a quote two repair two small parking scratches. Total is £300. Might just get the worst one done for 155. Car is 7 years old in June though..

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 04 February 2022, 11:53

Quote from: dfm on 04 February 2022, 11:43

Received a quote two repair two small parking scratches. Total is £300. Might just get the worst one done for 155. Car is 7 years old in June though..

Not my money but I'd get both done or not bother at all. I did a similar thing with a previous car and the one I didn't get repaired always bugged me.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 04 February 2022, 12:06

Reminds me that I need to get some touch up paint or a smart repair quote after I scraped the MIL's car the other week  :embarrassed:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dfm on 04 February 2022, 13:55

I'll upload some photos when at my computer but I was surprised at the cost. Not so much the cost of the repairing the worst one (back bumper) but that the second more minor one was almost the same again. We all have to make a living I guess.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 04 February 2022, 15:02

So despite there being no stock of Brescias in the VW UK network, I was able to source a genuine brand new set with new tyres from my local volkswagen at a great price :grin:

(The mark on the edge of the rim is just tyre lube)

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dfm on 04 February 2022, 19:25

Damage that I need to get repaired.


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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 04 February 2022, 19:38

Quote from: dfm on 04 February 2022, 19:25

Damage that I need to get repaired.


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First scratch looks like it would buff out, if taken to a detailer, second are those deep scratches? looks a bit like paint transfer the way the photo is taken.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dfm on 04 February 2022, 20:14

the black scratch is finger nail deep and definitely needs sorting as it doesn't look great. £300 for both isn't the end of the world I suppose.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 04 February 2022, 20:24

If the £300 includes blending I’d say that’s a reasonable price, but I’d be expecting 100% perfection, see a lot of high priced jobs that I’d personally reject now.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 04 February 2022, 20:26

Quote from: dfm on 04 February 2022, 20:14

the black scratch is finger nail deep and definitely needs sorting as it doesn't look great. £300 for both isn't the end of the world I suppose.

Do it, you'll be much happier and the cost will quickly be forgotten.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: oryx3dr on 05 February 2022, 09:01

Quote from: willni on 04 February 2022, 15:02

So despite there being no stock of Brescias in the VW UK network, I was able to source a genuine brand new set with new tyres from my local volkswagen at a great price :grin:

(The mark on the edge of the rim is just tyre lube)

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How much were you able to snag them for?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 05 February 2022, 09:25

Quote from: oryx3dr on 05 February 2022, 09:01

Quote from: willni on 04 February 2022, 15:02

So despite there being no stock of Brescias in the VW UK network, I was able to source a genuine brand new set with new tyres from my local volkswagen at a great price :grin:

(The mark on the edge of the rim is just tyre lube)

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How much were you able to snag them for?

A deal I was very happy with  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sean G on 05 February 2022, 09:43

Which dealer did you get the Brescias from
Was it Philips

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: oryx3dr on 05 February 2022, 10:09

Quote from: willni on 05 February 2022, 09:25

Quote from: oryx3dr on 05 February 2022, 09:01

Quote from: willni on 04 February 2022, 15:02

So despite there being no stock of Brescias in the VW UK network, I was able to source a genuine brand new set with new tyres from my local volkswagen at a great price :grin:

(The mark on the edge of the rim is just tyre lube)

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How much were you able to snag them for?

4 for the price of 2 and free tyres  :wink:

Wow that’s insane! Did they have other options?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 05 February 2022, 10:12

Quote from: oryx3dr on 05 February 2022, 10:09

Quote from: willni on 05 February 2022, 09:25

Quote from: oryx3dr on 05 February 2022, 09:01

Quote from: willni on 04 February 2022, 15:02

So despite there being no stock of Brescias in the VW UK network, I was able to source a genuine brand new set with new tyres from my local volkswagen at a great price :grin:

(The mark on the edge of the rim is just tyre lube)

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How much were you able to snag them for?

4 for the price of 2 and free tyres  :wink:

Wow that’s insane! Did they have other options?

Wow, they were a bargain!!

Did you have photos of the salesperson in a compromising position or something?? :grin: :grin: :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 05 February 2022, 10:15

Quote from: Sean G on 05 February 2022, 09:43

Which dealer did you get the Brescias from
Was it Philips

Yeah it was Philips in Lisburn, always pleasant to deal with.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 05 February 2022, 10:17

Quote from: madstaff on 05 February 2022, 10:12

Quote from: oryx3dr on 05 February 2022, 10:09

Quote from: willni on 05 February 2022, 09:25

Quote from: oryx3dr on 05 February 2022, 09:01

Quote from: willni on 04 February 2022, 15:02

So despite there being no stock of Brescias in the VW UK network, I was able to source a genuine brand new set with new tyres from my local volkswagen at a great price :grin:

(The mark on the edge of the rim is just tyre lube)

(https://i.postimg.cc/kX0snzk9/IMG-1916.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/7fN09sHQ)


(https://i.postimg.cc/ZRz0nFJW/IMG-1915.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/XZxnD5GW)

How much were you able to snag them for?

4 for the price of 2 and free tyres  :wink:

Wow that’s insane! Did they have other options?

Wow, they were a bargain!!

Did you have photos of the salesperson in a compromising position or something?? :grin: :grin: :grin:

No, no haha it was a previous Volkswagen offer two years ago or so, and they said they’d honour the price still so everyone was happy. TPS quoted £923 for the alloy alone so it was definitely much easier to stomach.Especially when i was watching used sets on ebay at the same price I paid.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sean G on 05 February 2022, 10:42

Quote from: willni on 05 February 2022, 10:15

Quote from: Sean G on 05 February 2022, 09:43

Which dealer did you get the Brescias from
Was it Philips

Yeah it was Philips in Lisburn, always pleasant to deal with.

Yes they are great to deal with I’ve bought all my Golfs from them
Currently have My wife’s MK7.5 Performance pack and my Clubsport S and have a MK8 Edition 45 and a GTD on order
Tbh I wouldn’t even try anywhere else as they are always 100% to work with

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: oryx3dr on 05 February 2022, 11:26

Fitted the Forge inlet hose last night. Was a bit of a squeeze to get it in there but definitely can feel an improvement in throttle response and turbo noise.

The breather was a bit of a nightmare to get on as it’s just slightly stretched but check this morning and it seems fairly secure after a quick road test last night.

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 05 February 2022, 11:51

Quote from: Sean G on 05 February 2022, 10:42

Quote from: willni on 05 February 2022, 10:15

Quote from: Sean G on 05 February 2022, 09:43

Which dealer did you get the Brescias from
Was it Philips

Yeah it was Philips in Lisburn, always pleasant to deal with.

Yes they are great to deal with I’ve bought all my Golfs from them
Currently have My wife’s MK7.5 Performance pack and my Clubsport S and have a MK8 Edition 45 and a GTD on order
Tbh I wouldn’t even try anywhere else as they are always 100% to work with

Ohhh I know your Clubsport S then, I remember it sitting in the showroom for a few weeks before you collected it and making me very jealous :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 05 February 2022, 11:52

Quote from: oryx3dr on 05 February 2022, 10:09

Quote from: willni on 05 February 2022, 09:25

Quote from: oryx3dr on 05 February 2022, 09:01

Quote from: willni on 04 February 2022, 15:02

So despite there being no stock of Brescias in the VW UK network, I was able to source a genuine brand new set with new tyres from my local volkswagen at a great price :grin:

(The mark on the edge of the rim is just tyre lube)

How much were you able to snag them for?

4 for the price of 2 and free tyres  :wink:

Wow that’s insane! Did they have other options?

A few different alloys not sure what they were though as they were all packaged up.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sean G on 05 February 2022, 12:49

Ohhh I know your Clubsport S then, I remember it sitting in the showroom for a few weeks before you collected it and making me very jealous :grin:
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Was the only one they got think there were 3 that came into NI when new
I’ve had it just over 5 years now been tempted to change it a few times but just can’t part with it when it comes to it
It’s never had a thing go wrong with it it’s been properly cared for even been over serviced but that’s what has stood by it
By any chance did I see your car in with Complete Car Care in Lisburn

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 05 February 2022, 13:19

Quote from: Sean G on 05 February 2022, 12:49

Ohhh I know your Clubsport S then, I remember it sitting in the showroom for a few weeks before you collected it and making me very jealous :grin:

Was the only one they got think there were 3 that came into NI when new
I’ve had it just over 5 years now been tempted to change it a few times but just can’t part with it when it comes to it
It’s never had a thing go wrong with it it’s been properly cared for even been over serviced but that’s what has stood by it
By any chance did I see your car in with Complete Car Care in Lisburn
[/quote]

They're a fantastic car, especially with prices the way they are now and the reviews it would make it harder to part with.

Yes you would have Darren did the PPF for me when I got mine, I've seen yours there a few times as well. Even with the calibre of cars they look after yours still stands out from them.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sean G on 05 February 2022, 13:45

They're a fantastic car, especially with prices the way they are now and the reviews it would make it harder to part with.

Yes you would have Darren did the PPF for me when I got mine, I've seen yours there a few times as well. Even with the calibre of cars they look after yours still stands out from them.
[/quote]

I’m in with them once and a week but 4 times a year they basically carry out a full detail and top up the ceramic coating and wash and reapply the ACF 50
I remember looking around your car and commenting just how nice it was
They definitely have some nice cars in there to work on and Darren just got a MK8 R

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 05 February 2022, 16:57

Small update - The alloys are now ceramic coated in Gtechniq C5 and I put my red centre caps on.

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: silver38 on 05 February 2022, 22:55

Do you know if they have any more in stock?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 06 February 2022, 11:21

Quote from: silver38 on 05 February 2022, 22:55

Do you know if they have any more in stock?

Not sure, you'd need to phone and ask.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 11 February 2022, 19:15

Put on 12 & 15mm spacers to the belvedere alloys and re-fitted mudflaps again, due to the added sling the spacers will cause.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: oryx3dr on 11 February 2022, 20:46

Quote from: willni on 11 February 2022, 19:15

Put on 12 & 15mm spacers to the belvedere alloys and re-fitted mudflaps again, due to the added sling the spacers will cause.

Pics?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 11 February 2022, 21:13

Got the sunroof open today for the first time this year during a 35 mile round trip to the shops that only really needed to be 3 miles...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 11 February 2022, 21:32

Just the one when I was deciding if i liked the spacers or not.

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Quote from: Watts on 11 February 2022, 21:13

Got the sunroof open today for the first time this year during a 35 mile round trip to the shops that only really needed to be 3 miles...

3 degree weather, heater on max but sunroof open  :wink: sounds like how I used to drive the old work transit, heating was a yes or no answer so it was window down weather in the heart of winter  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: oryx3dr on 11 February 2022, 22:35

Just need some springs now  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 12 February 2022, 09:32

Needs a wash but it's to rain for the next week so it can wait. 12&15mm spacers


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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 12 February 2022, 11:17

That looks so much better Will, shows the Belvederes off properly instead of hiding them away under the arches.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Paul70 on 12 February 2022, 17:54

Purchased some things for my CS


 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 12 February 2022, 18:05

Quote from: Exonian on 12 February 2022, 11:17

That looks so much better Will, shows the Belvederes off properly instead of hiding them away under the arches.

Definitely looks a lot better, I think they compliment the TR paint well maybe it's just a diamond cut and gloss black thing.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 12 February 2022, 22:45

Red with black is always a winner, add in a few shiny highlights and it’s unbeatable.  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 13 February 2022, 09:04

Quote from: Paul70 on 12 February 2022, 17:54

Purchased some OEM+ mods for my Clubsport,  which I’d put back to standard apart from CSS LCA bushes

(https://i.postimg.cc/wxRmvBvm/C45-CBD54-1-B10-453-D-B709-03-A82876-BAFD.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/rzcmZM5V)

How's the car drive on the CSS LCA bushes?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 13 February 2022, 09:54

Are those CSS hubs too Paul??

Bit more negative camber engineered in.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Paul70 on 13 February 2022, 10:09

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Paul70 on 13 February 2022, 10:13

G.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 13 February 2022, 10:22

Didn't realize the rear lower arms were different too?? In what way, solid bushes??

Is the CSS anti roll bar thicker again than the CS anti roll bar??

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Paul70 on 13 February 2022, 10:32

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 13 February 2022, 11:55

I understood the CSS front arb is the same as CS, where as the CSS rear arb is 21.7 x 3.6 vs 21.7 x 3.0 on the CS & regular GTi.
The CSS rear arb is also used on some Passat & Tiguan, I am led to believe?

Paul70 have you driven a CSS?, it feels sharper than a CS, but I am not sure how much of that is down to the Cup2 tyres. I am not questioning the CSS suspnsion set up, it's just that I have never driven both on the same tyres as a comparison.

Are you running DCC with 19"s on your CS?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Paul70 on 13 February 2022, 12:27

Quote from: clubsport on 13 February 2022, 11:55

I understood the CSS front arb is the same as CS, where as the CSS rear arb is 21.7 x 3.6 vs 21.7 x 3.0 on the CS & regular GTi.
The CSS rear arb is also used on some Passat & Tiguan, I am led to believe?

Paul70 have you driven a CSS?, it feels sharper than a CS, but I am not sure how much of that is down to the Cup2 tyres. I am not questioning the CSS suspnsion set up, it's just that I have never driven both on the same tyres as a comparison.

Are you running DCC with 19"s on your CS?

I had CUP2s on my CS for a while and they do sharpen things up but happy with PS4S tyres at the moment. Running 18s and non DCC. Let’s see if the mods make a difference. Perhaps I would get more benefit upgrading the suspension, what do you think?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 13 February 2022, 12:37

Honestly, it depends how you use the car....PS4 S have a relatively softer side wall than a Cup2, and with Standard suspension on 18"'s, the car should be fairly compliant on the road.....if you are not going to track it, it sounds ideal?

As and when the shocks need replacing, it may make sense to upgrade? On a non GTi I have heard good things about Koni special active shocks on standard springs, which are compliant at lower speeds and harden up with load.....it's all subjective.

My own CS is 3 door, manual, buckets, Dcc & 19"s, I am happy enough with the suspension option of the Dcc, I will upgrade the tyres as the next step as and when they are needed.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 14 February 2022, 15:28

With a little bit of advise, thanks Willni, i decided to give my CS Alcantara steering wheel a bit of a clean over the weekend, it wasn't really dirty but i thought it needed a freshen up.
Been putting it off as i didnt want to make a mess of the Alcantara in case things went wrong, but i grabbed some Autobrite Alcantara cleaner and various brushes and set to work, brushed up the nap this morning and it feels all lovely and soft again.  :smiley:

(https://i.postimg.cc/fLm0Vy72/wheel.png) (https://postimages.org/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 14 February 2022, 15:42

Looks fantastic! Might be a mod I do to mine in the future

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 14 February 2022, 15:49

I hate shiny steering wheels - use Glyptone Leather cleaner on mine to keep it matt, works a treat.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 14 February 2022, 18:38

Quote from: madstaff on 14 February 2022, 15:28

With a little bit of advise, thanks Willni, i decided to give my CS Alcantara steering wheel a bit of a clean over the weekend, it wasn't really dirty but i thought it needed a freshen up.
Been putting it off as i didnt want to make a mess of the Alcantara in case things went wrong, but i grabbed some Autobrite Alcantara cleaner and various brushes and set to work, brushed up the nap this morning and it feels all lovely and soft again.  :smiley:

Looks great, just need a set of driving gloves to keep it perfect  :wink:

(https://i.postimg.cc/LXHxyVms/young-professional-driver-in-car-with-hands-on-steering-wheel.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Paul70 on 14 February 2022, 23:14

Quote from: madstaff on 14 February 2022, 15:28

With a little bit of advise, thanks Willni, i decided to give my CS Alcantara steering wheel a bit of a clean over the weekend, it wasn't really dirty but i thought it needed a freshen up.
Been putting it off as i didnt want to make a mess of the Alcantara in case things went wrong, but i grabbed some Autobrite Alcantara cleaner and various brushes and set to work, brushed up the nap this morning and it feels all lovely and soft again.  :smiley:

(https://i.postimg.cc/fLm0Vy72/wheel.png) (https://postimages.org/)

Looks great madstaff, what brushes did you use?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 15 February 2022, 09:00

Used a soft babys toothbrush and a soft longer bristled brush to agitate the cleaner, then a Swissvax brush once dry to bring up the nap.


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(https://i.postimg.cc/5t0Cm9xx/leather-brush.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clarky92 on 15 February 2022, 10:15

Sold it

I barely drive these days with working from home permanently and we use my partners car for the weekends.

GTI would be 3 years old next month, out of warranty, big service and mot due which is roughly £420. Used car values have ticked up again following the peak September last year and I sold it for 2k less than what I paid 3 years ago.

Sad to see it go, but 8k positive equity in the car and at £390 a month in payments its an expensive thing to stare at out of the window.   

Will definitely be back in a GTI at some point in the future though  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: chopper216 on 15 February 2022, 22:19

Drained half a tank of petrol !

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rwleigh on 16 February 2022, 11:58

Quote from: chopper216 on 15 February 2022, 22:19

Drained half a tank of petrol !

Via generous application of your right foot I hope...  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jason b on 16 February 2022, 17:10

Straight through its Mot plus a VW service a clean bill of health that's positive for a 2014 car

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ashtons99 on 17 February 2022, 20:36

Well not exactly today but earlier this week ………..got it out of the garage and took it up the road for the first time since ceramic coating it last October 👍. Safely tucked away again now
(https://i.postimg.cc/J0zgWBtp/8-D81-FE2-E-BD57-45-AF-ABB6-AD62-D4-F39-CAF.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/xJBgv8vm)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Yusee on 17 February 2022, 21:13

Quote from: Ashtons99 on 17 February 2022, 20:36

Well not exactly today but earlier this week ………..got it out of the garage and took it up the road for the first time since ceramic coating it last October 👍. Safely tucked away again now
(https://i.postimg.cc/J0zgWBtp/8-D81-FE2-E-BD57-45-AF-ABB6-AD62-D4-F39-CAF.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/xJBgv8vm)

That’s interesting. A 3 door TCR garage queen.
What’s the reason to keep it?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 17 February 2022, 21:38

Quote from: Ashtons99 on 17 February 2022, 20:36

Well not exactly today but earlier this week ………..got it out of the garage and took it up the road for the first time since ceramic coating it last October 👍. Safely tucked away again now
(https://i.postimg.cc/J0zgWBtp/8-D81-FE2-E-BD57-45-AF-ABB6-AD62-D4-F39-CAF.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/xJBgv8vm)

The right colour with the right amount of doors in arguably the best guise of the mk7, with the age of EV's looming I'd be keeping in nice in a garage as well.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ashtons99 on 17 February 2022, 21:44

Quote from: Yusee on 17 February 2022, 21:13

Quote from: Ashtons99 on 17 February 2022, 20:36

Well not exactly today but earlier this week ………..got it out of the garage and took it up the road for the first time since ceramic coating it last October 👍. Safely tucked away again now
(https://i.postimg.cc/J0zgWBtp/8-D81-FE2-E-BD57-45-AF-ABB6-AD62-D4-F39-CAF.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/xJBgv8vm)

That’s interesting. A 3 door TCR garage queen.
What’s the reason to keep it?

Not sure what you mean. If you mean why aren’t I doing 500miles a week it’s because I don’t have to. I enjoy owning just as much as driving

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Yusee on 17 February 2022, 22:05

I’m interested, I’m not being critical.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ashtons99 on 18 February 2022, 00:01

Quote from: Yusee on 17 February 2022, 22:05

I’m interested, I’m not being critical.

I’m on car about number 140 since I started driving quite a lot of years ago so I’ve done plenty of driving .I now  find I get as much pleasure just owning the car and faffing with it as I do driving now. I don’t mind a spin out in it but I get an equal amount if enjoyment in the detailing of it and keeping it nice. I’ve got a few cars and bikes but do very few miles in/on any of them. My enthusiasm for rattling around the countryside isn’t what it used to be but I do enjoy the ownership of a nice vehicle.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: DCmk3 on 18 February 2022, 06:32

Took the GTI and a friends Clubsport out for a mountain run

(https://i.ibb.co/KNYhWkY/IMG-20220123-WA0048-01.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Yusee on 18 February 2022, 07:06

Quote from: Ashtons99 on 18 February 2022, 00:01

Quote from: Yusee on 17 February 2022, 22:05

I’m interested, I’m not being critical.

I’m on car about number 140 since I started driving quite a lot of years ago so I’ve done plenty of driving .I now  find I get as much pleasure just owning the car and faffing with it as I do driving now. I don’t mind a spin out in it but I get an equal amount if enjoyment in the detailing of it and keeping it nice. I’ve got a few cars and bikes but do very few miles in/on any of them. My enthusiasm for rattling around the countryside isn’t what it used to be but I do enjoy the ownership of a nice vehicle.

There are many ways to enjoy car ownership.
I thought you may be keeping it pristine with a specific purpose in mind, given that it’s an unusual example of one the best hatchbacks ever made, imho.
I occasionally see very low mileage classics advertised in auctions, I suspect yours will become a coveted car in years to come.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Carbon VW on 18 February 2022, 12:03

Quote from: Ashtons99 on 17 February 2022, 20:36

Well not exactly today but earlier this week ………..got it out of the garage and took it up the road for the first time since ceramic coating it last October 👍. Safely tucked away again now
(https://i.postimg.cc/J0zgWBtp/8-D81-FE2-E-BD57-45-AF-ABB6-AD62-D4-F39-CAF.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/xJBgv8vm)

Sorry but what a waste of such a beautiful car. I hate garage queens  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 18 February 2022, 13:25

Never a waste keeping something nice! No point driving something nice in winter when there's reduced grip and it looks a shadow of itself after 5 mins of grime and dirt. Keep it for summer and enjoy it when it's dry and you can actually use the power!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Carbon VW on 18 February 2022, 14:08

Quote from: willni on 18 February 2022, 13:25

Never a waste keeping something nice! No point driving something nice in winter when there's reduced grip and it looks a shadow of itself after 5 mins of grime and dirt. Keep it for summer and enjoy it when it's dry and you can actually use the power!

I disagree entirely but each to their own. Cars are made to be driven. It’s a gti not a Lamborghini ! I keep my cars immaculate but they are made to be driven.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 18 February 2022, 14:26

My Mk2 GTI only comes out when the stars are perfectly aligned in the summer. Many people say it's pointless having a car and not using it. However, if you forget that it's a car and think of it as a nice object to own, does it matter?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 18 February 2022, 14:42

I'd love to be in the position to have a garage queen as an option! Mine is still bogging, managed to give it 10 minutes at a jet wash a few weeks ago which removed a few layers of grime, hopefully the weather, work and my energy levels will all align soon for a decent wash.

Quote from: Ashtons99 on 17 February 2022, 20:36

Well not exactly today but earlier this week ………..got it out of the garage and took it up the road for the first time since ceramic coating it last October 👍. Safely tucked away again now
(https://i.postimg.cc/J0zgWBtp/8-D81-FE2-E-BD57-45-AF-ABB6-AD62-D4-F39-CAF.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/xJBgv8vm)

That does look great :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 18 February 2022, 16:57

Quote from: Carbon VW on 18 February 2022, 14:08

I disagree entirely but each to their own. Cars are made to be driven. It’s a gti not a Lamborghini ! I keep my cars immaculate but they are made to be driven.

I agree that cars are made to be driven so that’s what I do with mine - when I need to use it I do, come rain or shine :smiley:. Like yours, it’s well cared for and looks virtually as good as it did the day I took delivery of it.

In some ways, a garage queen would be nice but I have neither the spare funds nor the space for one.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 18 February 2022, 18:32

Quote from: Carbon VW on 18 February 2022, 14:08

Quote from: willni on 18 February 2022, 13:25

Never a waste keeping something nice! No point driving something nice in winter when there's reduced grip and it looks a shadow of itself after 5 mins of grime and dirt. Keep it for summer and enjoy it when it's dry and you can actually use the power!

I disagree entirely but each to their own. Cars are made to be driven. It’s a gti not a Lamborghini ! I keep my cars immaculate but they are made to be driven.

In Ashton's post he said he was driving it and I advocate the same, but what's the point in winter? It's just numbing A-B driving, poor condition roads, covered in salt and muck.

There's a difference between keeping something nice and not using it at all.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: oryx3dr on 18 February 2022, 21:34

Quote from: Carbon VW on 18 February 2022, 12:03

Quote from: Ashtons99 on 17 February 2022, 20:36

Well not exactly today but earlier this week ………..got it out of the garage and took it up the road for the first time since ceramic coating it last October 👍. Safely tucked away again now
(https://i.postimg.cc/J0zgWBtp/8-D81-FE2-E-BD57-45-AF-ABB6-AD62-D4-F39-CAF.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/xJBgv8vm)

Sorry but what a waste of such a beautiful car. I hate garage queens  :whistle:

His car, his rules.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 18 February 2022, 22:13

Quote from: DCmk3 on 18 February 2022, 06:32

Took the GTI and a friends Clubsport out for a mountain run

(https://i.ibb.co/KNYhWkY/IMG-20220123-WA0048-01.jpg)

That's a great photo, awesome shine on your GTI too!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTIreland on 19 February 2022, 15:12

Quote from: DCmk3 on 18 February 2022, 06:32

Took the GTI and a friends Clubsport out for a mountain run

(https://i.ibb.co/KNYhWkY/IMG-20220123-WA0048-01.jpg)

Tenerife?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snoopy on 20 February 2022, 08:23

Quote from: Ashtons99 on 18 February 2022, 00:01

I’m on car about number 140 since I started driving quite a lot of years ago so I’ve done plenty of driving .I now  find I get as much pleasure just owning the car and faffing with it as I do driving now. I don’t mind a spin out in it but I get an equal amount if enjoyment in the detailing of it and keeping it nice. I’ve got a few cars and bikes but do very few miles in/on any of them. My enthusiasm for rattling around the countryside isn’t what it used to be but I do enjoy the ownership of a nice vehicle.

I'm the same. Maybe its an age thing, my views on this have changed completely over the years.
5 cars and I don't do much mileage. Now I'm working from home I do even less.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: DCmk3 on 21 February 2022, 21:56

Quote from: willni on 18 February 2022, 22:13

Quote from: DCmk3 on 18 February 2022, 06:32

Took the GTI and a friends Clubsport out for a mountain run

(https://i.ibb.co/KNYhWkY/IMG-20220123-WA0048-01.jpg)

That's a great photo, awesome shine on your GTI too!

Thanks, definitely some good scenic areas for car shots around   :cool:

Quote from: GTIreland on 19 February 2022, 15:12

Quote from: DCmk3 on 18 February 2022, 06:32

Took the GTI and a friends Clubsport out for a mountain run

(https://i.ibb.co/KNYhWkY/IMG-20220123-WA0048-01.jpg)

Tenerife?

Actually Champans Peak, Hout Bay in Cape Town  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Datboireal on 22 February 2022, 17:44

Got the Racechip XLR pedal box in the post today.
Only had a quick blast locally but what a difference it makes! I've already had my GTD remapped but this gets rid of the dead travel in the pedal and it feels like a whole new beast now!
20 minute install and so worth it! Wish i listen to the forum members who recommended it earlier  :laugh:

(https://i.postimg.cc/kgVXHCD9/20220222-141436.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/CRggZWj6)

(https://i.postimg.cc/Y04sHdF4/20220222-145101.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Pvj4bz2h)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 26 February 2022, 14:14

No spectacular changes just put on the 12 & 15mm spacers from Watfields Ltd (PCD Parts) which were very good quality aluminium with a slight touch of grease for future removal.

Also to the great disgust to many of the English members here, I've put the mudflaps back on the car.

(https://i.postimg.cc/kXj64yBW/IMG-2143.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ykZYpchN)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: My other womans a vw. on 26 February 2022, 20:22

I actually think mudflaps improve the look of the GTI,but I know i’ll be in a minority with that opinion.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: r600_clubsport on 27 February 2022, 16:58

Over last few weeks, I've had seatbelts changed to black/red edging, gloss black seatbelt harness trim (not sure correct name) fitted, MOT, Brake Fluid Change/Upgrade to Racingline Braided lines/Fluid, Scorpion Non Resonated Catback system fitted & switched back from standard wheels to the BBS's

(https://i.ibb.co/GcwTGcQ/273553727-677813923573316-8320763737021331852-n.jpg) (https://ibb.co/vZ5YfZ4)
(https://i.ibb.co/4JwTd4b/274728063-689149215773120-6698151928967978826-n.jpg) (https://ibb.co/BwHZNTh)
(https://i.ibb.co/NYLzq4R/274718523-689151235772918-2781581883630024375-n.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/XZ06M72/274713872-4385067331593321-8936421347766419524-n.jpg) (https://ibb.co/bgwYDsW)
(https://i.ibb.co/Phcc1sx/274863391-4385067328259988-2261729357209245685-n.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/sgCF2M1/DSC00878.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/LPb4zYk/DSC00876.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 27 February 2022, 17:39

Quote from: r600_clubsport on 27 February 2022, 16:58

Over last few weeks, I've had seatbelts changed to black/red edging, gloss black seatbelt harness trim (not sure correct name) fitted, MOT, Brake Fluid Change/Upgrade to Racingline Braided lines/Fluid, Scorpion Non Resonated Catback system fitted & switched back from standard wheels to the BBS's

(https://i.ibb.co/GcwTGcQ/273553727-677813923573316-8320763737021331852-n.jpg) (https://ibb.co/vZ5YfZ4)
(https://i.ibb.co/4JwTd4b/274728063-689149215773120-6698151928967978826-n.jpg) (https://ibb.co/BwHZNTh)
(https://i.ibb.co/NYLzq4R/274718523-689151235772918-2781581883630024375-n.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/XZ06M72/274713872-4385067331593321-8936421347766419524-n.jpg) (https://ibb.co/bgwYDsW)
(https://i.ibb.co/Phcc1sx/274863391-4385067328259988-2261729357209245685-n.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/sgCF2M1/DSC00878.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/LPb4zYk/DSC00876.jpg)

Congratulations you've made the perfect mk7 Clubsport, looks superb.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 27 February 2022, 19:35

Lovely looking wheels Lewman. 👍

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rwleigh on 27 February 2022, 20:02

Quote from: r600_clubsport on 27 February 2022, 16:58

(https://i.ibb.co/GcwTGcQ/273553727-677813923573316-8320763737021331852-n.jpg) (https://ibb.co/vZ5YfZ4)

I'm liking the look of those, mine didn't come with them standard as I don't have the bucket seats.

How much to get them retro fitted Lew if you don't mind me asking?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 27 February 2022, 21:16

I meant to ask Lew did you get custom seat belts from a company or did you get the TCR seat belts?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 28 February 2022, 11:22

Quote from: r600_clubsport on 27 February 2022, 16:58

Over last few weeks, I've had seatbelts changed to black/red edging, gloss black seatbelt harness trim (not sure correct name) fitted, MOT, Brake Fluid Change/Upgrade to Racingline Braided lines/Fluid, Scorpion Non Resonated Catback system fitted & switched back from standard wheels to the BBS's

(https://i.ibb.co/sgCF2M1/DSC00878.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/LPb4zYk/DSC00876.jpg)

Looks effing superb my man

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: r600_clubsport on 28 February 2022, 19:29

Quote from: willni on 27 February 2022, 17:39

Congratulations you've made the perfect mk7 Clubsport, looks superb.

thank you

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: r600_clubsport on 28 February 2022, 19:30

Quote from: madstaff on 27 February 2022, 19:35

Lovely looking wheels Lewman. 👍

cheers, they do get alot of attention

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: r600_clubsport on 28 February 2022, 19:31

Quote from: sjw on 28 February 2022, 11:22

Quote from: r600_clubsport on 27 February 2022, 16:58

Over last few weeks, I've had seatbelts changed to black/red edging, gloss black seatbelt harness trim (not sure correct name) fitted, MOT, Brake Fluid Change/Upgrade to Racingline Braided lines/Fluid, Scorpion Non Resonated Catback system fitted & switched back from standard wheels to the BBS's

(https://i.ibb.co/sgCF2M1/DSC00878.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/LPb4zYk/DSC00876.jpg)

Looks effing superb my man

thank you

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: r600_clubsport on 28 February 2022, 19:33

in ref to the seatbelts, i managed to pick them up brand new from VW parts supplier direct - they were down as actual one's for Edition 40, but tbh i think they are all the same. they did cost me fair bit at the time - few 100 but that was during lockdown & i'd had a few beers when i came across them so....yeah bought them lol

to have them done was few 100 also, but obv where i went i had the gloss black trims done at same time. plenty of seatbelt firms out there tho, which can do them cheaper if take mechanism's out and send to them

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: oryx3dr on 28 February 2022, 19:54

MOT and 034 Dogbone insert fitted today, got through with only a tyre advisory! Initial impressions of the insert are, it's great! Noticable but not uncomfortable despite what some people have said, although it is just the lower so that could be why.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: oryx3dr on 28 February 2022, 19:55

Quote from: r600_clubsport on 27 February 2022, 16:58

Over last few weeks, I've had seatbelts changed to black/red edging, gloss black seatbelt harness trim (not sure correct name) fitted, MOT, Brake Fluid Change/Upgrade to Racingline Braided lines/Fluid, Scorpion Non Resonated Catback system fitted & switched back from standard wheels to the BBS's

(https://i.ibb.co/GcwTGcQ/273553727-677813923573316-8320763737021331852-n.jpg) (https://ibb.co/vZ5YfZ4)
(https://i.ibb.co/4JwTd4b/274728063-689149215773120-6698151928967978826-n.jpg) (https://ibb.co/BwHZNTh)
(https://i.ibb.co/NYLzq4R/274718523-689151235772918-2781581883630024375-n.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/XZ06M72/274713872-4385067331593321-8936421347766419524-n.jpg) (https://ibb.co/bgwYDsW)
(https://i.ibb.co/Phcc1sx/274863391-4385067328259988-2261729357209245685-n.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/sgCF2M1/DSC00878.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/LPb4zYk/DSC00876.jpg)

Undoubtedly the best BBS choice. Looks great!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ceefeesh on 02 March 2022, 19:01

(https://i.postimg.cc/HL5FKStj/5-F26-B447-E698-4-AD1-ADF9-E6-AD9-A76-EE96.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Mc6sfmN8)

Following the lead of willni I received my newly re-trimmed wheel from Royal Steering Wheels today. With his help I plan to swap the trim/switches and fit it tomorrow. Hopefully I will post again when done.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rowlers on 02 March 2022, 20:21

Fitted a DTUK Pedalbox. Fitted and only a very quick test up the street. Can feel the difference but not blown away like I was expecting... Will know better after the run to work in the morning...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rowlers on 03 March 2022, 06:55

Quote from: rowlers on 02 March 2022, 20:21

Fitted a DTUK Pedalbox. Fitted and only a very quick test up the street. Can feel the difference but not blown away like I was expecting... Will know better after the run to work in the morning...

Much better in sport+, in fact maybe too responsive! Impressed with the difference!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Paul70 on 03 March 2022, 18:18

It can be fine tuned Lee, you can adjust sport+ to increase/decrease sensitivity.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rowlers on 03 March 2022, 20:44

Quote from: Paul70 on 03 March 2022, 18:18

It can be fine tuned Lee, you can adjust sport+ to increase/decrease sensitivity.

Yeah, dropped it a couple of notches for the drive home from work, better. I can see why people rave about them. Makes the car much more lively...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: davo245 on 07 March 2022, 10:05

Quote from: rowlers on 03 March 2022, 20:44

Quote from: Paul70 on 03 March 2022, 18:18

It can be fine tuned Lee, you can adjust sport+ to increase/decrease sensitivity.

Yeah, dropped it a couple of notches for the drive home from work, better. I can see why people rave about them. Makes the car much more lively...

Is car dsg? If so do you not find it always wanting to kick down gears?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rowlers on 07 March 2022, 11:03

Quote from: davo245 on 07 March 2022, 10:05

Quote from: rowlers on 03 March 2022, 20:44

Quote from: Paul70 on 03 March 2022, 18:18

It can be fine tuned Lee, you can adjust sport+ to increase/decrease sensitivity.

Yeah, dropped it a couple of notches for the drive home from work, better. I can see why people rave about them. Makes the car much more lively...

Is car dsg? If so do you not find it always wanting to kick down gears?

No its a manual. My last car, (Passat) was a DSG, but wanted the manual in the GTI.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 245PS on 11 March 2022, 08:41

Quote from: r600_clubsport on 27 February 2022, 16:58

Over last few weeks, I've had seatbelts changed to black/red edging, gloss black seatbelt harness trim (not sure correct name) fitted, MOT, Brake Fluid Change/Upgrade to Racingline Braided lines/Fluid, Scorpion Non Resonated Catback system fitted & switched back from standard wheels to the BBS's

Wow yeah that's an awesome looking Clubsport, really well done. What is the spec on the wheels/tyres please? Spacers? Also, have you uploaded a video of the exhaust on youtube yet? Could you?? Pretty please, cherries and everything

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 11 March 2022, 12:16

Quote from: 245PS on 11 March 2022, 08:41

Quote from: r600_clubsport on 27 February 2022, 16:58

Over last few weeks, I've had seatbelts changed to black/red edging, gloss black seatbelt harness trim (not sure correct name) fitted, MOT, Brake Fluid Change/Upgrade to Racingline Braided lines/Fluid, Scorpion Non Resonated Catback system fitted & switched back from standard wheels to the BBS's

Wow yeah that's an awesome looking Clubsport, really well done. What is the spec on the wheels/tyres please? Spacers? Also, have you uploaded a video of the exhaust on youtube yet? Could you?? Pretty please, cherries and everything

BBS CI-R are 8J - 8.5J ET 45, I'd assume they're the 8.5J which I had with no spacers just lowered.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: joe6 on 11 March 2022, 17:31

Planned to put some wax on the car. Ended up taking wax off the carpet in the house the my OH managed to spill from a candle 🙄

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Agreeable Slick on 14 March 2022, 09:27

Quote from: r600_clubsport on 28 February 2022, 19:33

(https://i.ibb.co/sgCF2M1/DSC00878.jpg)

Saw this at Ultimate at the weekend. Looked clean.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 15 March 2022, 15:47

Finally found my tyre depth gauge and was pleasantly surprised to find out my Michelin PS4S's are actually 6.5mm and 5mm depths not 5mm and 3mm as I previously guessed.

Along with the brighter evenings and increasing temps I swapped them over onto the Brescias ready to move over to summer tyres soon, and put new (with label) Dunlop Sportmaxx RT2's on the Pretorias ready for sale.

(https://i.postimg.cc/vm6rCvMZ/IMG-2262.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/8FNf6Mj2)

(https://i.postimg.cc/FFPYgL5W/IMG-2258.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/BtKZJtvH)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MKgti on 15 March 2022, 16:57

(https://i.postimg.cc/BvY8JDcx/20220315-161120.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/JyX7qsFn)


(https://i.postimg.cc/9MDD0MJs/20220315-161134.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/YGwrypcx)

(https://i.postimg.cc/tT8YxjcJ/20220315-161151.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/tZtXKLpG)

(https://i.postimg.cc/VvM59hyR/20220315-161307.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/D4v2nBwJ)

Had first go at machine polishing with a DA. Spent ages watching YouTube and reading detailing  threads in forums.
I did rush it to be honest but I haven't got loads of time.
Washed it yesterday afternoon then decontaminated it this morning then clayed. Two stage polish then topped with dodo orange crush which I had for ages.
Quite pleased with results considering time frame. Especially pleased with how the Gloss back B pillars came up. Really been annoying me how scratched up they look,  but now almost scratch free.
Ignore the wheels, got my Brescia's with new Michelin ps4s ready to fit on Thursday!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 15 March 2022, 17:16

Quote from: MKgti on 15 March 2022, 16:57

Had first go at machine polishing with a DA. Spent ages watching YouTube and reading detailing  threads in forums.
I did rush it to be honest but I haven't got loads of time.
Washed it yesterday afternoon then decontaminated it this morning then clayed. Two stage polish then topped with dodo orange crush which I had for ages.
Quite pleased with results considering time frame. Especially pleased with how the Gloss back B pillars came up. Really been annoying me how scratched up they look,  but now almost scratch free.
Ignore the wheels, got my Brescia's with new Michelin ps4s ready to fit on Thursday!

Looks good. You’ll have to let me in on your secret to speedy DA polishing; it usually takes me a couple of days when I do my car, and then a few more days to recover from the aches and pains of all that polishing! :grin:

I personally prefer the grey Pretoria’s to Brescias, so I won’t ignore them :smiley:. IMHO they work really well with Tornado Red.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 16 March 2022, 14:03

Spring has sprung and summer has arrived, introducing the new summer look. Pretorias sold within an hour of me listing them on Facebook marketplace as well so I'll be able to get half a tank of fuel at the current prices.

(https://i.postimg.cc/hvCjQBKt/IMG-2271.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/YLWkTT45)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 16 March 2022, 15:16

Quote from: willni on 16 March 2022, 14:03

Spring has sprung and summer has arrived, introducing the new summer look. Pretorias sold within an hour of me listing them on Facebook marketplace as well so I'll be able to get half a tank of fuel at the current prices.

(https://i.postimg.cc/hvCjQBKt/IMG-2271.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/YLWkTT45)

How much do OEM alloys typically sell for, if you don't mind me asking? Thinking of possibly switching my Brescias in the future after a refurb.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 16 March 2022, 16:35

Quote from: sjw on 16 March 2022, 15:16

Quote from: willni on 16 March 2022, 14:03

Spring has sprung and summer has arrived, introducing the new summer look. Pretorias sold within an hour of me listing them on Facebook marketplace as well so I'll be able to get half a tank of fuel at the current prices.

(https://i.postimg.cc/hvCjQBKt/IMG-2271.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/YLWkTT45)

How much do OEM alloys typically sell for, if you don't mind me asking? Thinking of possibly switching my Brescias in the future after a refurb.

Depends on the alloys, Belvederes are the highest priced, then brescia, then Pretorias then sevilla, then santiagos then the rest of the 18's.

At the minute alloys can go from £800 - £2,000 depending on tyres and condition.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 16 March 2022, 16:59

Quote from: willni on 16 March 2022, 14:03

Spring has sprung and summer has arrived, introducing the new summer look. Pretorias sold within an hour of me listing them on Facebook marketplace as well so I'll be able to get half a tank of fuel at the current prices.

(https://i.postimg.cc/hvCjQBKt/IMG-2271.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/YLWkTT45)

That looks fantastic! I rather miss having TR. Mine is currently going orange as Saharan sand is falling on it in the rain :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 16 March 2022, 19:42

Quote from: Watts on 16 March 2022, 16:59

That looks fantastic! I rather miss having TR. Mine is currently going orange as Saharan sand is falling on it in the rain :rolleyes:

It's mk5 Fahrenheit Orange  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 16 March 2022, 21:55

Quote from: willni on 16 March 2022, 19:42

Quote from: Watts on 16 March 2022, 16:59

That looks fantastic! I rather miss having TR. Mine is currently going orange as Saharan sand is falling on it in the rain :rolleyes:

It's mk5 Fahrenheit Orange  :wink:

It is! Luckily some slightly cleaner rain has washed most of it off. Hopefully, if all the stars align, it might get a wash tomorrow. If so it'll be the first since August :embarrassed:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MKgti on 17 March 2022, 17:03

(https://i.postimg.cc/Px0fjdZd/20220317-164939.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/62LxVJYP)

(https://i.postimg.cc/NMKGSKKN/20220317-164950.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/N9wwrf7T)
Put Brescia's back on with new Michelin Pilot 4s.
Also new clubsport centre caps :smiley:
(Yes I know pic shows wheel  cap not quite central)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 17 March 2022, 17:10

Washed it, at last!

(https://i.postimg.cc/vTCtrCxQ/20220317-153708.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/tnt6ySzf)

(https://i.postimg.cc/MHnYjzTP/20220317-153726.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/9wj965yZ)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 17 March 2022, 20:29

Quote from: Watts on 17 March 2022, 17:10

Washed it, at last!

(https://i.postimg.cc/vTCtrCxQ/20220317-153708.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/tnt6ySzf)

(https://i.postimg.cc/MHnYjzTP/20220317-153726.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/9wj965yZ)

Finally a different combo from tornado red and brescias!  :wink: Looks great buddy

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 17 March 2022, 20:59

Good work Watts! A long time coming but great results. That’s not library pictures and fake news by any chance is it?  :laugh:

MK, a good combo with the Brescias and Michelins  :cool:

Will, your car looks immaculate as always!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 17 March 2022, 22:10

Quote from: Watts on 17 March 2022, 17:10

Washed it, at last!

Good effort @Watts. According to the local press, the hand wash / scratch ‘n swirl car wash places were doing a roaring trade today; people queuing up to have the Sahara sand removed from their cars.

Not the car for me today, but cleaning the house windows after last night’s dirty rain; not quite as satisfying as cleaning the car IMHO :sad:.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 17 March 2022, 22:30

Funnily enough I was typing in the same about the house windows in my last post but deleted it, anyways, same. I washed my downstairs windows for the first time in months today. Couldn’t be arsed to do upstairs as well, opaque glass is better than net curtains…

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 17 March 2022, 22:44

Cheers Willni, Exonian and SR :smiley: Such a relief, I really must try to keep on top of it.

Monday it goes in for it's third service, an MoT, brake fluid and diff oil change. Can't believe I've had it for over two years now, time sure flies! As much as I'd prefer a manual, having that engine is worth having to put up with a DSG. Definitely a worthwhile upgrade over my old PP.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ceefeesh on 18 March 2022, 13:56

Finally fitted my new wheel with perforated leather from Royal Steering Wheels. Delays due to a wheel without DSG paddles being sent. After some instruction from willni it took me about an hour to fit. Keyless makes things a bit more awkward. I am pleased with the subtle mod. The wheel has a slightly thicker circumference and feels good to the touch. The standard of Royal’s work is excellent.

(https://i.postimg.cc/1tZgWd7h/71-CE2-C77-AC02-43-AB-AFEE-98-EB00560980.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/DWBy0xKB) 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 18 March 2022, 17:23

Quote from: Ceefeesh on 18 March 2022, 13:56

Finally fitted my new wheel with perforated leather from Royal Steering Wheels. Delays due to a wheel without DSG paddles being sent. After some instruction from willni it took me about an hour to fit. Keyless makes things a bit more awkward. I am pleased with the subtle mod. It’s slightly thicker in circumference but feels very nice in the hand. The standard of Royal’s work is excellent.

Looks great Ceefeesh!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 18 March 2022, 17:30

Found that someone has scraped along my bumper, taking the paint off along the top edge. About a 9 inch scrape. Nice one!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 18 March 2022, 19:36

Reckon a smart repair would sort it sjw? Gutting when stuff like that happens.


Ceefeesh, the steering wheel looks superb.
I always thought the ‘wheel was a bit too thin on the mk7’s so that’s another plus point of the Royal item

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ceefeesh on 18 March 2022, 20:20

Thanks Exonian. My CM Reifnitz never made it onto the car. I sold them and I believe they’re now on a Transporter. Still, I have a harmonic damper to fit and no doubt I’ll find something else needs done.  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 18 March 2022, 20:53

There’s always something needs doing!

Shame about the Reifnitz but onwards and upwards.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTIreland on 20 March 2022, 04:01

Quote from: GrahamFR on 01 November 2014, 07:59

Quote from: GrahamFR on 28 October 2014, 07:31

Ok so last night i finally fixed a rattle in my passenger door in an unusual way. The rattle was coming from the shiny black fascia area around the handle, the bit that lights up basically. I noticed that if I pushed against it or the plastic panel it sat in then the rattle stopped.

I had tried fixing it in my usual manner of banging against it with my fist, but strangely this was only making it worse... So I had a brilliant idea. If I put something to the left of my glovebox area, you know the bit that you can pop where you'd expect to find the fuse box, then it would push against the door panel when it was closed and should in theory stop the rattle. Well a quick trip to halfrauds and a couple of adhesive door protectors later and low and behold it works perfectly. However they are ridiculously unsightly and do not blend in as they are clear and look stupid when I open the door, so I did a quick search and decided these would be perfect for the job: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fisual-Adhesive-Isolation-Pads-/150615853668?

Just fyi in case anyone has a rattle in their doors that they cant seem to get rid of, check the above and see if it stops. (may have to learn over while driving, so suggest a rather open road :smiley: )

(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af109/GrahamFR/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20141101_074351_zpsdykxigk7.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/GrahamFR/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20141101_074351_zpsdykxigk7.jpg.html)

Picture to go with my ramblings, no more rattle on both side :smiley:

Such a shame this post is buried in a long thread as it could make a lot of people happy, I know it had that effect on me!

After proving the concept in the front door jamb (went for 2 of 'em) I went mad had dotted these all over the place from the parcel shelf to rear door jamb.

Rattles over rough tarmac or vibrations from turning up my Dynaudio sound system are a thing of the past.

Cannot thank you enough :kiss:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Al1040 on 20 March 2022, 09:53

Great find...
Which pads did you go for?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: joe6 on 20 March 2022, 16:41

Also interested in this.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 21 March 2022, 10:39

Just serviced a friends 2016 Golf R rear haldex/pump.

This is what it looked like after only 24975 miles. :sad:

(https://i.postimg.cc/0yw4ZVzd/20220321-090146.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/Vkn7X5hK/20220321-090200.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

After i had cleaned the pump. Loads better. :smiley:

(https://i.postimg.cc/rFvnd5fd/20220321-091553.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 21 March 2022, 15:12

Yesterday, clock went over 20k miles.

Today, it went in for it's third service, brake fluid change, diff oil change and an MoT. All good. They also looked at my rattly rear door cards and have ordered a full set of clips for them. Hopefully that'll make the interior a bit quieter.

I'll get it booked in again soon for a sunroof service and get the aircon checked.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 21 March 2022, 15:19

Quote from: Exonian on 18 March 2022, 19:36

Reckon a smart repair would sort it sjw? Gutting when stuff like that happens.


Ceefeesh, the steering wheel looks superb.
I always thought the ‘wheel was a bit too thin on the mk7’s so that’s another plus point of the Royal item

Maybe, I have no idea. I have another scrape of similar sort on the front of the car, which was my own doing - whoopsie! Wheels need a refurb as well. Such a pain!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTIreland on 21 March 2022, 16:45

Quote from: Al1040 on 20 March 2022, 09:53

Great find...
Which pads did you go for?

Here you go https://www.av.com/Accessories/Fisual-Round-Adhesive-Isolation-Pads-Pack-of-8/4FY4

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Al1040 on 21 March 2022, 17:01

Thanks

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 21 March 2022, 18:17

Quote from: madstaff on 21 March 2022, 10:39

Just serviced a friends 2016 Golf R rear haldex/pump.

This is what it looked like after only 24975 miles. :sad:

(https://i.postimg.cc/0yw4ZVzd/20220321-090146.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/Vkn7X5hK/20220321-090200.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

After i had cleaned the pump. Loads better. :smiley:

(https://i.postimg.cc/rFvnd5fd/20220321-091553.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

I had mine done at 3 years / 13k for that very reason.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Rudedog on 22 March 2022, 21:25

Have to say when I heard about this as a possible cause of front rattles I just bought some automotive foam/felt tape and applied it to the touch points on the back of the panel, seems to have worked and I have nothing showing on the outside of the panel.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 23 March 2022, 17:32

Finally got round to changing my VAQ diff oil this morning as i was unsure if it got done before i took ownership.  :huh:

After buying VCDS, and sourcing a laptop along with the necessary oil i cracked on.

The oil looked quite clean compared to the R i did the other day, and when i pulled the pump out there was nothing evident on the screen filter or in the aperture where the pump fits.  :smiley:

It was either done at 30k/3years or the VAQ front diff doesnt work as hard as the R rear diff and runs cleaner.

That clean i didnt even take a pic!! Anyway ive enough oil leftover to do it again next year to bring it back in line with the recommended every 3 years interval.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Yusee on 23 March 2022, 20:57

@madstaff, that’s interesting, thanks for posting- particularly as it vindicates my decision to defer my vaq service to next year- as mine has only 22k on the clock

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 25 March 2022, 17:18

Had mine back at the dealer today to replace all the rear door card clips to hopefully reduce rattling. So far, seems good but it'll take a few drives over different surfaces (and with the sunroof closed, it was lovely out today) to be sure.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: joe6 on 25 March 2022, 17:48

Quote from: Yusee on 23 March 2022, 20:57

@madstaff, that’s interesting, thanks for posting- particularly as it vindicates my decision to defer my vaq service to next year- as mine has only 22k on the clock

Will that affect the warranty? I have an extended warranty and only 11k mileage at present.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: P_D15LEY on 26 March 2022, 17:12

I had my car remapped today , very happy with the results , next thing to look at is a new clutch . Any recommendations for a upgraded clutch .

(https://i.postimg.cc/Gp7pcPD7/PXL-20220326-170110288.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/v1nyhV3f)

(https://i.postimg.cc/JhnpDmyr/PXL-20220326-141008613-3.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/RWk7ykQy)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 26 March 2022, 17:18

Quote from: P_D15LEY on 26 March 2022, 17:12

I had my car remapped today , very happy with the results , next thing to look at is a new clutch . What make of clutch are people using ?
(https://i.postimg.cc/jjd503Dn/PXL-20220326-141008613-2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/FY8m0Zgh)

(https://i.postimg.cc/Gp7pcPD7/PXL-20220326-170110288.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/v1nyhV3f)

260bhp standard is quite good going considering it's advertised 245bhp, happens a lot with BMW's didn't expect the same from VW

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: P_D15LEY on 26 March 2022, 17:39

My previous car,an  Audi A3 was had 10 bhp more than standard . I think all VAG car have more bhp than the manufacturer’s claimed bhp

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 26 March 2022, 18:33

Remember all dynos will read differently. More important is the relative increase

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: P_D15LEY on 26 March 2022, 19:24

Yeah , fair point. All I can say is the car pulled so much better in 3rd 4th & 5th. The road back from the garage  is the perfect place for trying out the acceleration from the new remap .

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 03 April 2022, 12:15

Not been at much as I've been busy writing a paper, selling, inspecting & ceramic coating cars and everything in between but finally broke after not washing the car for 4 weeks, and gave it a maintenance wash also took out my rubber weathertechs and put in the TCR/clubsport red edged mats because we're into the good weather again.


(https://i.postimg.cc/h4pS7Qb9/IMG-2537.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Dm4V9ZNZ)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Yusee on 03 April 2022, 12:46

Quote from: joe6 on 25 March 2022, 17:48

Quote from: Yusee on 23 March 2022, 20:57

@madstaff, that’s interesting, thanks for posting- particularly as it vindicates my decision to defer my vaq service to next year- as mine has only 22k on the clock

Will that affect the warranty? I have an extended warranty and only 11k mileage at present.

Sorry for late response , just seen this.

It’s not part of the official service schedule so can’t see how it would affect the warranty

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 03 April 2022, 17:44

Quote from: willni on 03 April 2022, 12:15

Not been at much as I've been busy writing a paper, selling, inspecting & ceramic coating cars and everything in between but finally broke after not washing the car for 4 weeks, and gave it a maintenance wash also took out my rubber weathertechs and put in the TCR/clubsport red edged mats because we're into the good weather again.


(https://i.postimg.cc/h4pS7Qb9/IMG-2537.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Dm4V9ZNZ)

Looking great as usual! Is that your house? That looks great too!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 03 April 2022, 20:32

Car, house and daffs all looking superb!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 03 April 2022, 22:06

Just to confirm not my house, not my daffodils, it is my mk7 though  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 04 April 2022, 15:00

Quote from: willni on 03 April 2022, 22:06

Just to confirm not my house, not my daffodils, it is my mk7 though  :grin:

Shame, I had my bags packed and ready to visit!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: P_D15LEY on 04 April 2022, 17:40

Not the best photo , but today I got my roof and mirrors wrapped . Pretty happy with the outcome
(https://i.postimg.cc/3RZW7CM4/PXL-20220404-162937121-2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/PpPdQD5T)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Rudedog on 04 April 2022, 21:13

Got it looking half decent on Saturday.... today at work the gardener (??is that a thing) decided it was time to strim all of the grass verges and plaster my rear with grass clippings  :angry:, hope it hasn't damaged the paint!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 245PS on 05 April 2022, 10:02

Quote from: P_D15LEY on 04 April 2022, 17:40

Not the best photo , but today I got my roof and mirrors wrapped . Pretty happy with the outcome
(https://i.postimg.cc/3RZW7CM4/PXL-20220404-162937121-2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/PpPdQD5T)

Looks really great, though it looks like they accidentally left a magic tree hanging on your rear view mirror...  :grin:

My newly acquired CS40 has a black roof, but I noticed the other day it seems to have reacted badly to a cleaning product or something, it has spray marks all over it that don't polish out. I may have to wrap it!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 10 April 2022, 17:06

Opened the car fine and started but then a message pinged up that the key was not detected. Given the pita last time the fob battery expired I swapped the battery there and then to save any hassle when out and about. Luckily, thanks to the good advice on here, I had a spare in the car ready to go.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: zainahmed48 on 17 April 2022, 20:53

Hope everyone had a good Easter!

Spent my day cleaning and then polishing, glad we had good weather all day!

(https://i.postimg.cc/1XSC9Wtr/79113-CD4-A372-4-C04-A81-F-21-B84-F216299.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/r0hCjN5D)

Side note: I localised an annoying rattle to the plastic trim underneath the passenger seat. Anyone got any ideas on how to fix it?


(https://i.postimg.cc/25B2npLx/88-E26089-9-D83-401-C-9-FAE-C350-D7-C17-A17.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/SXk6pvrX)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 20 April 2022, 16:23

Had a puncture repaired in the front n/s tyre. The pressure warning tripped over the weekend and that tyre was 4psi down on the others. All sorted though and the car is nearly ready for putting on a few hundred miles next week on a four day break in Cornwall :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: zainahmed48 on 22 April 2022, 13:05

Quote from: damianmkv on 21 April 2022, 07:49

Investigated a second refurb on one of my alloys on the GTi due to milking over the winter. It was done before when I caught a kerb but the specialist looked at it yesterday and said he couldn’t do it as too much had been taken off previously.

Also keep looking at a Superchips remap… the car is out of warranty now and given lead times for a mk8 CS, I’m thinking about a little more power for the next 12-18 months.

That sucks. I was thinking of getting mine refurbed in a two tone powder coat to sort of replicate the diamond cut look, still on the fence as to how it might look though.

Custom map will always be better than generic superchips map

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 22 April 2022, 14:56

Quote from: zainahmed48 on 22 April 2022, 13:05

That sucks. I was thinking of getting mine refurbed in a two tone powder coat to sort of replicate the diamond cut look, still on the fence as to how it might look though.

They can look very good if done well. Forum member @GolfTi had the diamond cut Austin’s on their mk7 GTI refurbished in a two tone powder coat finish a couple of years ago. It’s not cheap to get them done though as it’s a time consuming process to mask up the wheels which requires precision to get it right, and time costs money.

Link to discussion thread below that includes pictures of @GolfTi’s wheels. Apart from the absence of circular diamond cutting grooves on the face of the wheels, I think you’d be hard pressed to know they weren’t diamond cut.

https://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=286595.0

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 22 April 2022, 15:51

Prepared the GTI for its second MOT tomorrow. Whilst it should obviously pass, the time of year always makes me nervous.  ;D

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 23 April 2022, 12:07

Passed its 2nd MOT with flying colours - they actually said it’s one of the cleanest 4 year old GTI’s they have ever seen  :D

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 24 April 2022, 16:59

Gave the leather a clean today as the gearknob was getting shiny and so were the seats so back to factory they go:

(https://i.postimg.cc/pLsj6VW5/IMG-2828-2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/pmny9HnP)

Also hit a pheasant whilst going to get a vegetable for dinner, broken honeycomb and lower grill so I think it's time to price up a full set of trims to gloss black them. (Yes, I did have to show mercy to the pheasant)

(https://i.postimg.cc/2yxyLT3L/IMG-2835.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/sGvstYY3)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: joe6 on 24 April 2022, 17:42

Vegetables and  meat for dinner then :laugh: How the rich live!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 24 April 2022, 19:16

Does it still mean I'm part of the gentry if i'm pulling abs plastic out of it and not buck shot?  :embarrassed:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 24 April 2022, 21:11

Relocated my car 250 or so miles west to Cornwall.

(https://i.postimg.cc/g060J6ys/20220424-182736.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/SXk41RvY)

(https://i.postimg.cc/P57xTMDN/20220424-182753.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/CRjY4kmV)

Not sure yet if I want to go here:

(https://i.postimg.cc/4d6NvkSh/20220424-182709.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/473gZMZJ)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: joe6 on 25 April 2022, 09:40

Need to take care it might be contagious  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 25 April 2022, 10:05

Watts, I was passing back through that way just a couple evenings ago. I’d been a little further west.
(https://i.postimg.cc/c1K8wjZF/494-EFCE2-84-DB-4286-BA5-E-65-B28-F8-AD9-A0.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/LhpXMxJP)

(https://i.postimg.cc/x1QJr1mZ/928-CFE06-0839-42-F2-A4-E6-5849-A49-FBC78.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/pp0XzxqQ)

(https://i.postimg.cc/2SLvYK9q/97-D52322-8-CA8-40-B5-9-E1-E-C88-AC7295052.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/sMy19wry)

(https://i.postimg.cc/pXCxTW74/F91-D0801-8881-4-CD7-945-B-76-C0-A39-D43-D0.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/qzNWDTpx)

Sootchucker, no surprises there with the techie’s analysis of your car!


Will, when you say you went to get “a vegetable” was it a very big vegetable or were you one carrot short? I mean the latter wouldn’t surprise me as I know how anal you detailer are  :laugh:

I hope the honeycomb isn’t too expensive.

Altogether now: https://youtu.be/vTXdtUjbW80

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 25 April 2022, 10:40

I love it down there, Exonian. We've stayed in Sennen a couple of times, beautiful part of the world. We've stayed where we are this time as we are visiting places in this part, Bodmin Jail today and Padstow, Lanhydrock tomorrow and around Fowey on Wednesday.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 25 April 2022, 13:21

Sennen used to be quite literally home from home for me a few years ago.

Have a smashing time Watts, the forecast looks good too  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rowlers on 25 April 2022, 14:38

(https://i.postimg.cc/J7cYvrDd/IMG-20220425-142225.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/c6Cc8NcQ)

(https://i.postimg.cc/VLfZcxXs/IMG-20220425-143228.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/9zkYdNxs)

(https://i.postimg.cc/Xq82CL60/IMG-20220425-143418.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/1V8cxpzW)

Can't believe how good they look...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 245PS on 26 April 2022, 06:28

Quote from: willni on 24 April 2022, 19:16

Does it still mean I'm part of the gentry if i'm pulling abs plastic out of it and not buck shot?  :embarrassed:

This any good? Just seen this morning and remembered your recent post.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/275286050890?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=RotHWarWSG2&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=mErYvhsZQYq&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 26 April 2022, 10:58

Quote from: 245PS on 26 April 2022, 06:28

Quote from: willni on 24 April 2022, 19:16

Does it still mean I'm part of the gentry if i'm pulling abs plastic out of it and not buck shot?  :embarrassed:

This any good? Just seen this morning and remembered your recent post.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/275286050890?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=RotHWarWSG2&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=mErYvhsZQYq&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

I think Wills is a 7.5 so has the radar in the VW badge so no big cut out in the lower grille.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 245PS on 26 April 2022, 12:35

Quote from: madstaff on 26 April 2022, 10:58

Quote from: 245PS on 26 April 2022, 06:28

Quote from: willni on 24 April 2022, 19:16

Does it still mean I'm part of the gentry if i'm pulling abs plastic out of it and not buck shot?  :embarrassed:

This any good? Just seen this morning and remembered your recent post.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/275286050890?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=RotHWarWSG2&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=mErYvhsZQYq&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

I think Wills is a 7.5 so has the radar in the VW badge so no big cut out in the lower grille.

Oh, I thought the hole was for wildlife....

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ceefeesh on 27 April 2022, 17:25

(https://i.postimg.cc/yx0S2fs8/94-CFEBF0-69-DD-41-C8-A4-C2-338-F88-B4-FBFC.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/9wFM7YD6)

Added a dog guard to the versatile GTI for occasional use. They really do most things well. Sorry to those who responded to my wanted add for the Travel All. I didn’t see the replies until after I bought mine. 🤦‍♂️

I now need to fit a Trav All bumper protector. It looks fairly discrete. Any alternative suggestions for a protector?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JMS on 27 April 2022, 21:13

My boot liner has a flap that comes down to cover the bumper when the dog gets in/out.

I also put a dog bed in the back with another flap.

This is the bed I have
https://www.petsathome.com/shop/en/pets/3-peaks-cross-fell-bolstered-dog-mat-grey

TravAll guard is great: got one off FB for £50, no rattles at all.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 28 April 2022, 10:50

Quote from: 245PS on 26 April 2022, 06:28

Quote from: willni on 24 April 2022, 19:16

Does it still mean I'm part of the gentry if i'm pulling abs plastic out of it and not buck shot?  :embarrassed:

This any good? Just seen this morning and remembered your recent post.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/275286050890?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=RotHWarWSG2&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=mErYvhsZQYq&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Thanks 245 I got the part number for it ( 5G0853677AF ) , just need to ring my local VW trying to decide whether if I can be bothered removing the grill myself or not, as the lower section is a bit of a pig to unclip.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ceefeesh on 28 April 2022, 14:28

Prices for this part seem to range from £70 up. Here’s the cheapest I could find.
https://picclick.co.uk/VW-GOLF-MK7-Front-Bumper-Center-Lower-GTI-124570645151.html

Amazon have a non OEM £80.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 28 April 2022, 14:35

A lot of the time I've noticed parts direct from VW are cheaper than ebay, always better building a relationship with your local dealership then giving the business to someone in a different country  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: LSBristol on 29 April 2022, 14:03

Wanted some 19s as not a huge fan of the original 18s, and they're starting to get whiteworm ingress on the edge of the blades.

Diamond cut means brescia and Santiago weren't an option. Looked at Prets but they are so expensive and I'd be worried about their reputation for softness.

Ended up going with some Bola B16 19x8.5 ET45 with Goodyear Eagle Asy5 235/35

Theyre a similar wheel style to the Prets but much cheaper! Also looking forward to seeing how the tyres impact the handling coming from the Bridgestones on the stock wheels.

Will put proper pics up tomorrow once they're on!

(https://i.postimg.cc/KjDB5f86/20220429-132137.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/vxD4YW9h)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 29 April 2022, 14:20

It’s a yes from me LSB  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 29 April 2022, 17:29

Quote from: Exonian on 29 April 2022, 14:20

It’s a yes from me LSB  :cool:

And me too. Look forward to seeing a picture or two of them on the car.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Markee on 29 April 2022, 20:39

Quote from: Watts on 24 April 2022, 21:11

Relocated my car 250 or so miles west to Cornwall.

(https://i.postimg.cc/g060J6ys/20220424-182736.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/SXk41RvY)

(https://i.postimg.cc/P57xTMDN/20220424-182753.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/CRjY4kmV)

Jamaica Inn and a TCR, a great combo shot, as a Cornishman and fellow TCR owner i might be a little bit biased  :grin:
I was down in Cornwall in March visiting the folks (halfway between Truro & St.Austell) and i'm heading back down there in June. Normally i avoid Cornwall like the plague in the summer but i'm farm sitting for a few days so needs must!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Aparat on 30 April 2022, 12:51

I decided I'm keeping GTI for at least extra 2 years so went big with servicing.

The car is 3year old and at 35k miles.
- Major service with spark plugs pollen
- DSG service even tho it's not needed until 80K  :evil:
- Aircon service
- Brake fluid
- Front differential oil
- MOT
- All in plan eligibility check 
Plus some warranty issues until the warranty is in place until Sunday
- Door cards insulated and under bonnet heat shield changed no questions asked.
The car is in excellent condition according to the dealer and feels so much smoother after all this :)
Happy to be in GTI for longer   :evil: I don't know how was I even contemplating downgrading and after being in Polo 1.0 for 4 days  I know its not going to happen  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: joe6 on 30 April 2022, 13:16

Mine also coming up for 3 years and 11500 miles. Minor service, brake fluid change next week plus underbonnet insulation warranty check as shrunk again! MOT at end of June. Loving the car and using as 'Sunday Best' at present. Cetainly won't be changing for a few years yet. Mk6 Gti still the everyday runaround and continues to be a fun drive but with a few rattles started with the roads in the state they are. Might be a problem to find them though. :sad:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: LSBristol on 30 April 2022, 15:10

New wheel day.


(https://i.postimg.cc/yYDy63hh/20220429-132307.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/9rj7JMnz)

Bola B16 8.5jx19 et45 in Crystal silver. (The fitment is absolutely great. My only slight niggle is the fronts are maybe 1 or 2 mm further out than I'd choose, but it's a very fine margin.

I took the opportunity while the wheels were off to give the arches and brake callipers a scrub, and also to hammerite the very rusty hubs as the thinner spoked wheels would show them off horrendously.


(https://i.postimg.cc/5t4H0Zdc/20220430-114751.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/fVPWqqR5)

Incidentally does anybody have any tips for getting the car up on axle stands at the front? I could find anywhere suitable to put the jack that left room to slot the axle stand in once it was up. Or do I need the audi jacking points to do it safely? Ended up doing the fronts one wheel at a time on the jack in the boot.

(https://i.postimg.cc/D0X0HhsG/20220430-121749.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/30330Ptr)

And the final product!

(https://i.postimg.cc/fRj5ttyV/20220430-143357.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/nXrqNLvx)

(https://i.postimg.cc/MHQmWXgK/20220430-141219.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/hQKds4SH)

(https://i.postimg.cc/KYpPBn28/20220430-123321.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/LqfgMg5c)

I'm absolutely in love with them, they make the car look so much better than the stock wheels. This was mainly an aesthetic upgrade for me, and honestly I was slightly terrified I was going to ruin the ride with the 19s and wider tyres. I did go for goodyear eagle F1 asy5 though as they seem to be well rated and I hoped the upgrade from the Bridgestone would offset the loss in comfort from the wheel size increase.

The conclusion: My lord. It's a completely different car. It feels no less comfortable than on the 18s, the tyre noise is noticeably quieter than the Bridgestones (something that disappointed me about the car when I bought it) but most of all, the handling is out of this world. It feels like I've fitted a differential not new wheels. Before the car always felt hesitant in the corners, almost like it was going to roll over, and I've always thought that even my OH's 2007 fiesta felt more sure of itsself. With the new wheels and tyres it feels like it's on rails. I can feel the outside front tyre driving me through the corner and it's much flatter, whereas before it felt like the tyres were hanging on for dear life.

Plans now are to fit mud flaps which are currently in the post (the wider wheels means they poke out slightly around the side skirts and want some protection from mud and gravel being flung all up the side of the car) and also I'm very tempted by some eibach pro lowering springs, as the 19s lift the ride height slightly compared to the 18s.

I never really believed all the hype about tyres, and was honestly expecting to feel no difference, and regret spending the extra. I could not stop smiling on the first drive, it now looks and drives like a proper GTI. I can't put it all down to the tyres of course, with so many variables having changed such as wheel diameter, wheel width, tyre profile, wheel weight, age of tyres etc, but whatever it is, I bl**dy love it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 30 April 2022, 16:25

Looks great LSBristol.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 30 April 2022, 16:28

Quote from: LSBristol on 30 April 2022, 15:10

The conclusion: My lord. It's a completely different car. It feels no less comfortable than on the 18s, the tyre noise is noticeably quieter than the Bridgestones (something that disappointed me about the car when I bought it) but most of all, the handling is out of this world. It feels like I've fitted a differential not new wheels. Before the car always felt hesitant in the corners, almost like it was going to roll over, and I've always thought that even my OH's 2007 fiesta felt more sure of itsself. With the new wheels and tyres it feels like it's on rails. I can feel the outside front tyre driving me through the corner and it's much flatter, whereas before it felt like the tyres were hanging on for dear life.

I never really believed all the hype about tyres, and was honestly expecting to feel no difference, and regret spending the extra. I could not stop smiling on the first drive, it now looks and drives like a proper GTI. I can't put it all down to the tyres of course, with so many variables having changed such as wheel diameter, wheel width, tyre profile, wheel weight, age of tyres etc, but whatever it is, I bl**dy love it.

Thanks for the tyre review, I shall consider those along with the Michelins when the time comes.

The wheels look much better btw, cracking job :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 30 April 2022, 16:45

Quote from: Markee on 29 April 2022, 20:39

Jamaica Inn and a TCR, a great combo shot, as a Cornishman and fellow TCR owner i might be a little bit biased  :grin:
I was down in Cornwall in March visiting the folks (halfway between Truro & St.Austell) and i'm heading back down there in June. Normally i avoid Cornwall like the plague in the summer but i'm farm sitting for a few days so needs must!

 :laugh:

We had a great time in Cornwall! Had a bit of bother getting super unleaded though, drove nearly half an hour to get some Momentum 99 only to find the garage shut :angry: Had to put some Esso 97 in at £1.82 a litre!

Car was absolutely spot on, love joining the big A roads where there was the shortest of slip roads so you have to do a near standing start, cars were kindly pulling into the fast lane but after giving it a good poke on the loud pedal, they never even caught me. My new childish game!

Great drive home on Thursday then yesterday down to see friends in Weymouth, back this morning when we stopped off at Brooklands Museum in Weybridge for Italian Car day. Great to see all the really fancy metal (and carbon fibre) out but, perhaps it's my age but Ferraris and Lamborghinis (at least the modern ones) just don't do it for me like they used to. Some of the older ones were rather special, one of the best today and possibly the rarest was an Iso Grifo, a beast from the 60s, special to me as I had a Corgi model as a nipper.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 30 April 2022, 17:05

@LSBristol; I think the new wheels really suit the mk7.5 GTI and IMHO they have an OEM look about them. I think they’re much nicer than the Parkers they replace and the added bonus is they’re not diamond cut, so no issues with white worm corrosion.

Any increase in ride height as a result of moving from 18’s and 225/40 R18’s to 19’s and 235/35 R19’s will be small - just under 5mm. It might appear more than that initially as the suspension will have extended while you had the car jacked up as it wasn’t supporting the weight of the car. It should settle back to normal, so worth waiting before considering whether or not to get lowering springs.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: LSBristol on 30 April 2022, 18:14

Quote from: SRGTD on 30 April 2022, 17:05

@LSBristol; I think the new wheels really suit the mk7.5 GTI and IMHO they have an OEM look about them. I think they’re much nicer than the Parkers they replace and the added bonus is they’re not diamond cut, so no issues with white worm corrosion.

Any increase in ride height as a result of moving from 18’s and 225/40 R18’s to 19’s and 235/35 R19’s will be small - just under 5mm. It might appear more than that initially as the suspension will have extended while you had the car jacked up as it wasn’t supporting the weight of the car. It should settle back to normal, so worth waiting before considering whether or not to get lowering springs.

OEM+ is what I'm going for which is why I chose the Bolas similar to the prets so glad you think so!

Noted re ride height - cheers.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 30 April 2022, 22:34

Good work LSB, not a bad effort at all when all you used was the basic jack. The rusty hubs are an eyesore so it was good sense to paint them when they’ll be both more visible and highlighted by the light coloured wheels.

The Bolas are a good choice, nice and OEM looking plus light.

As SR says, the suspension will quickly settle back to a lower position.


I used to be a tyre sceptic too, definitely a case of the proof is in the pudding! I think years ago there wasn’t a massive gulf between top brand tyres but in recent years there are a few truly standout tyres.

Do the OEM nut covers fit in the Bola bolt holes ok?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: LSBristol on 01 May 2022, 22:49

Quote from: Exonian on 30 April 2022, 22:34

Do the OEM nut covers fit in the Bola bolt holes ok?

Unfortunately not! I've got exposed nuts, which in my experience is never good. Looking at some generic 17mm nut covers at the moment, although I don't hate them without as they're a similar colour to the wheels.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 245PS on 02 May 2022, 08:56

Awesome wheels! Congrats.

I fitted my BMC carbon fibre induction kit yesterday. Not as easy as I had hoped, but nothing a couple of extra drill holes didn’t sort. Not had a chance to drive the car yet but will go out today for sure.






(https://i.postimg.cc/9QbqcCvt/4-B7-D62-D7-57-C8-4-B1-A-BD32-5-ECA330499-FF.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/mPcrwfZt)

(https://i.postimg.cc/25XbBTj1/DA4436-A9-5356-49-D3-A178-9-E6983694041.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/VSnLxqCw)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: LSBristol on 02 May 2022, 10:08

Good bank holiday weekend activity. Looks great, bet it'll sound good too.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rwleigh on 02 May 2022, 12:14

Checked my battery, not doing bad for nearly five and a half years old.

(https://i.postimg.cc/QVG09L08/battery-05-22.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: joe6 on 03 May 2022, 17:21

Quote from: Yusee on 03 April 2022, 12:46

Quote from: joe6 on 25 March 2022, 17:48

Quote from: Yusee on 23 March 2022, 20:57

@madstaff, that’s interesting, thanks for posting- particularly as it vindicates my decision to defer my vaq service to next year- as mine has only 22k on the clock

Will that affect the warranty? I have an extended warranty and only 11k mileage at present.

Sorry for late response , just seen this.

It’s not part of the official service schedule so can’t see how it would affect the warranty

An update on this. Had my third service completed today at a dealership and was reminded that the VAQ differential service was due at three years and every three thereafter. They admitted that they had only realised in the last year that it was required. Either the dealer sees a new income stream or they have caught up with VW bulletins. Not sure which?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: LSBristol on 03 May 2022, 22:50

Just one more wheel pic…
(https://i.postimg.cc/pVq1978j/89-AEE041-02-F5-474-D-BE45-1-DA80-BF27501.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/5jQmTss9)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 04 May 2022, 09:23

Quote from: madstaff on 26 April 2022, 10:58

Quote from: 245PS on 26 April 2022, 06:28

Quote from: willni on 24 April 2022, 19:16

Does it still mean I'm part of the gentry if i'm pulling abs plastic out of it and not buck shot?  :embarrassed:

This any good? Just seen this morning and remembered your recent post.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/275286050890?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=RotHWarWSG2&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=mErYvhsZQYq&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

I think Wills is a 7.5 so has the radar in the VW badge so no big cut out in the lower grille.

Small update, ordered the grill direct from Volkswagen £52.67 so a good 41% off the £88.50 ebay price. :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Markee on 07 May 2022, 20:59

Treated the girl to some new shoes today. The health check at VW earlier in the week picked up that the fronts were down to 4.6mm, with the rears on 7mm. I was hoping it would be the other way around as one of the rears is a Bridgestone (the other 3 were Goodyear's) and the road noise from it was ridiculous! So i bit the bullet and replaced all 4 tyres. Coming from a Tiguan where one tyre was £200+ i was chuffed that PS4's were £104.99 a tyre. I only drove a short distance back home but the difference in the ride was noticeable straight, and road noise has gone  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 245PS on 09 May 2022, 09:53

Quote from: 245PS on 02 May 2022, 08:56

Awesome wheels! Congrats.

I fitted my BMC carbon fibre induction kit yesterday. Not as easy as I had hoped, but nothing a couple of extra drill holes didn’t sort. Not had a chance to drive the car yet but will go out today for sure.






(https://i.postimg.cc/9QbqcCvt/4-B7-D62-D7-57-C8-4-B1-A-BD32-5-ECA330499-FF.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/mPcrwfZt)

(https://i.postimg.cc/25XbBTj1/DA4436-A9-5356-49-D3-A178-9-E6983694041.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/VSnLxqCw)

Just a quick update on this...

I wasn't really sure what to expect, I've done moded a car in such a way for many years. I'm pleased to say there is no massive increase in induction noise (happy wife happy life), except at low speed you can really hear the air rushing in which is nice. As speed increases any noise would be drowned out, not sure what it sounds like outside the car?? But what I love is the waste gate/dump valve sound that you can now hear!! Wasn't expecting that, that's for sure.

I'm still so blown away by this cars performance. I'd even go as far to say it's up there with my RS3. If I didn't know better I'd say it must have been remapped, but assuming it hasn't as it wasn't picked up by VW in my "All-in" health check.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 09 May 2022, 10:41

Quote from: 245PS on 09 May 2022, 09:53

Just a quick update on this...

I wasn't really sure what to expect, I've done moded a car in such a way for many years. I'm pleased to say there is no massive increase in induction noise (happy wife happy life), except at low speed you can really hear the air rushing in which is nice. As speed increases any noise would be drowned out, not sure what it sounds like outside the car?? But what I love is the waste gate/dump valve sound that you can now hear!! Wasn't expecting that, that's for sure.

I'm still so blown away by this cars performance. I'd even go as far to say it's up there with my RS3. If I didn't know better I'd say it must have been remapped, but assuming it hasn't as it wasn't picked up by VW in my "All-in" health check.

Have you swapped the turbo elbow? I put a Racingline one on my PP along with their intake pipe (standard filter and box) which made a small but noticeable and worthwhile improvement. Looked smart too.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 09 May 2022, 10:45

Quote from: 245PS on 09 May 2022, 09:53

Quote from: 245PS on 02 May 2022, 08:56

I fitted my BMC carbon fibre induction kit yesterday. Not as easy as I had hoped, but nothing a couple of extra drill holes didn’t sort. Not had a chance to drive the car yet but will go out today for sure.

Just a quick update on this...

I wasn't really sure what to expect, I've done moded a car in such a way for many years. I'm pleased to say there is no massive increase in induction noise (happy wife happy life), except at low speed you can really hear the air rushing in which is nice. As speed increases any noise would be drowned out, not sure what it sounds like outside the car?? But what I love is the waste gate/dump valve sound that you can now hear!! Wasn't expecting that, that's for sure.

I'm still so blown away by this cars performance. I'd even go as far to say it's up there with my RS3. If I didn't know better I'd say it must have been remapped, but assuming it hasn't as it wasn't picked up by VW in my "All-in" health check.

@245PS; did you have your ‘All-in’ eligibility check carried out before or after fitting your induction kit? The reason I ask is that the ‘All-in’ warranty excludes vehicles that have been modified in any way from the manufacturer’s original specification - exclusion 6 on the sixth page (VW helpfully didn’t number the pages! :grin:) of the warranty small print - see screen shot below. I’m assuming the eligibility check was carried out before you fitted it, as it’s quite a visible modification and would’ve been seen by the tech carrying out the eligibility check as soon as they lifted the bonnet.

Link to All-In T&C’s at the link below;

https://customer.vwfs.co.uk/content/dam/bluelabel/valid/www-vwfs-co-uk/documents/VW_Warranty%E2%80%93Terms_and_Conditions.pdf

(https://i.postimg.cc/LXbBVCsN/2921-E517-3-E41-49-BE-8-EE2-76-D980-E85114.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
(https://i.postimg.cc/8zp4Nrxd/65-C57-F3-F-28-C7-4-D48-B721-1-F83-C2302-EB8.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/tYcWz7q7)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: 245PS on 09 May 2022, 11:08

Quote from: Watts on 09 May 2022, 10:41

Have you swapped the turbo elbow? I put a Racingline one on my PP along with their intake pipe (standard filter and box) which made a small but noticeable and worthwhile improvement. Looked smart too.

Nope, that didn't come with the kit so haven't changed that. By the sounds of it though, sounds like I might be putting the old one back on! I fitted it after my all-in check, and whilst I assumed any airbox related issues would not be covered, I didn't expect it to exclude the entire vehicle!! That's annoying.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: joe6 on 09 May 2022, 13:55

Not investigated all in as have a current service contract. That exclusion would.d mean I am not eligible as have fitted rear axle stone protectors and axle cover even though these are a vw option in some countries. Wonder how many owners would fall foul of that clause in the event of a claim because of vw accessories/parts added after vehicle purchase?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 09 May 2022, 14:37

Quote from: joe6 on 09 May 2022, 13:55

Not investigated all in as have a current service contract. That exclusion would.d mean I am not eligible as have fitted rear axle stone protectors and axle cover even though these are a vw option in some countries. Wonder how many owners would fall foul of that clause in the event of a claim because of vw accessories/parts added after vehicle purchase?

I dare say there are lots of owners who wouldn’t bother reading the small print in the All-In product documentation, so they may have unknowingly invalidated their All-In warranty without realising it.

I wonder how that ‘modifications’ exclusion would be viewed in a court of law if it was the subject of a legal challenge? It seems grossly unfair if, say an infotainment unit fails and VW rejects a warranty claim for repair or replacement of the unit because an owner may have made a cosmetic modification to their car - e.g. if they fitted a larger tailgate spoiler. It’s inconceivable that fitting an alternative tailgate spoiler could’ve been the cause of an infotainment unit failure, but the modifications exclusion as it’s worded would mean VW could reject the warranty claim. Similarly, if a dealer fits VW approved accessories to a customer’s car - strictly speaking, the original manufacturer’s specification of that car has been modified - does that mean that VW could successfully deny an All-In warranty claim on that vehicle? Also, what about owners who’ve fitted dash cams to their cars; fitting a dash cam is a modification that changes the original manufacturer’s specification for that car, so does that invalidate the warranty?

No doubt VW’s legal team would have reviewed and signed off the All-In product wording as being legally sound and fair before the All-In product was launched :whistle:.

If there’s anyone on this forum from a legal background, it would be useful to have their views on the ‘reasonableness’ of that modifications exclusion in the examples above.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 09 May 2022, 14:57

Folk wouldnt be very happy if (for example) their engine blew up and VW rejected a warranty claim because they had fit rear wishbone stone guards!!

How on earth has fitting stone guards somehow had an effect on the engine??

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 09 May 2022, 15:39

I don't think it's enforceable, denying a warranty claim because of an unrelated part. Pretty sure the onus would be on the manufacturer to prove your modification caused the failure

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Yusee on 09 May 2022, 22:12

The warranty terms aren’t saying they won’t cover any car that’s been modified.

It’s saying it won’t cover if the failure is caused by/ arises from or is connection with the modification.

Seems reasonable to me.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 09 May 2022, 23:21

Quote from: Yusee on 09 May 2022, 22:12

The warranty terms aren’t saying they won’t cover any car that’s been modified.

It’s saying it won’t cover if the failure is caused by/ arises from or is connection with the modification.

Seems reasonable to me.

It would make more sense if that is the case. However, is that really what it’s saying? The wording of the exclusion is;

This cover does not cover any injury, failure, loss or damage caused by arising from or in connection with Vehicles modified in any way from the original manufacturer's specification.

I interpret that as meaning if a vehicle has been modified, then any failure, loss or damage to that modified vehicle wouldn’t be covered, irrespective of whether or not it was caused by a modification. If the exclusion is intended to just exclude failure / loss / damage arising in connection with a modification, wouldn’t it be worded along the lines of the following?;

This cover does not cover any injury, failure, loss or damage caused by arising from or in connection with Vehicles modified in any way from the original manufacturer's specification where the failure, loss or damage is a consequence of the modification(s).

This is just my opinion though :smiley:. I do agree with @sjw on the point they make regarding enforceability.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Yusee on 09 May 2022, 23:48

I think if the customer had opportunity to draw up the contract it probably should be worded as you suggest, but in my view it’s fairly clear that the modification has to have caused the problem for the cover to be invalid.

And yes, it would be unreasonable and unenforceable otherwise.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 10 May 2022, 08:04

Porsche dealers say that non NO marked tyres will invalidate their warranty. They won't give an inch.

I don't understand it. It's the dealer that makes the claim from the manufacturer. Telling tales about modifications is turning work away.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 10 May 2022, 08:40

If a car has passed the "all in"  pre inspection test, then I think they would struggle to turn down a claim?
I fitted a Yuasa AGM battery as the original Sebang item fitted was not up to the job, this was not questioned when my car passed the inspection.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 10 May 2022, 10:10

Quote from: clubsport on 10 May 2022, 08:40

If a car has passed the "all in"  pre inspection test, then I think they would struggle to turn down a claim?
I fitted a Yuasa AGM battery as the original Sebang item fitted was not up to the job, this was not questioned when my car passed the inspection.

My alloys - although not OEM - are the same spec as the VW OEM alloys for my car; same width, diameter, offset, centre bore size and even use the OEM radius seat bolts (most aftermarket alloys use bolts with a tapered seat). The All In exclusion refers to modifications from the original manufacturer’s specification but my alloys are as per the manufacturer’s spec.

I’ll be testing this out when my factory warranty runs out to see if my car passes the eligibility check - assuming VW are still offering the All In product in September next year.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: joe6 on 10 May 2022, 10:40

I will be testing it as well come next May when my warranty and service plan run out if still available.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Aparat on 10 May 2022, 12:20

Quote from: SRGTD on 10 May 2022, 10:10

Quote from: clubsport on 10 May 2022, 08:40

If a car has passed the "all in"  pre inspection test, then I think they would struggle to turn down a claim?
I fitted a Yuasa AGM battery as the original Sebang item fitted was not up to the job, this was not questioned when my car passed the inspection.

My alloys - although not OEM -
I’ll be testing this out when my factory warranty runs out to see if my car passes the eligibility check - assuming VW are still offering the All In product in September next year.

Your car will pass the check 100%.

My car is on Borbets and passed the first time just a week ago, and I cant really see VW rejecting the engine claim because you fitted new wheels but that's just me, and my dealer always do whatever I asked them for just to get more money from VW it seems  :laugh: regarding warranty issues and concerns.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: golfdave on 10 May 2022, 21:25

Warranty claims...thats a nice topic!!

Dealers might baulk at first & you might get the run around between the dealer & the UK importer....

However, its down to "causation"...they have to prove that when you fitted your aftermarket part it caused their factory part to fail. The infotainment systems cannot fail just because you fitted an aftermarket spoiler or alloys. Aftermarket speakers could cause the infotainment systems to fail, & OEM bearings might fail due to aftermarket alloys..


There is the "problem" of retro-fitting OEM parts built for the car, but not fitted to UK cars. In a legal sense, if its fitted as per their workbooks, & the parts are designed for the car, they have no leg to stand on. There is no difference between fitting an OEM skid tray to a UK or a German spec'd car. They are out of the same factory, & the engine design, cooling etc takes everything & all combinations into account.. So long as the PR codes are followed..ie if part "A" is fitted then its wise to also fit the other parts for the PR code...but thats down to fitting it to factory spec/car design spec...

A Judge would chuck out a case where they totally ignore "causation"...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: joe6 on 12 May 2022, 13:19

Warranty claim - just had the underbonnet insulation replaced yet again! Need to find a way to reduce the shrinkage if possible. Extra fixing points mght work? Suggestions much appreciated.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: LSBristol on 14 May 2022, 13:32

Mud flaps fitted to help with the slightly wider wheels and lower offset.


(https://i.postimg.cc/cHZ5wtDZ/20220513-132349.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/HJZ2CnDP)


And VW 65mm stickers to replace the Bola ones on the centre caps.


(https://i.postimg.cc/mkkjyY7x/20220514-132903.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ctqfs8DT)

(https://i.postimg.cc/rFWnn9vc/20220514-133143.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/D8vPm1vY)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Finglonga on 14 May 2022, 20:05

Did this .......  :grin:

(https://i.imgur.com/ywTiu8V.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 14 May 2022, 21:19

Wow! Congrats!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 14 May 2022, 21:26

Happy 100k Finglonga !!
Good going.  :smiley:


LSB, I’m not a mudflap lover but they actually look ok with the wide wheels balancing the aesthetics.  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: jaceyboy on 16 May 2022, 17:00

BMS Tips fitted today

(https://i.postimg.cc/J046rvYf/Inked20220517-112125333-i-OS-LI.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/62gLzjXc)

(https://i.postimg.cc/HLCs6TTB/Inked20220516-111818487-i-OS-LI.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/XrQbJSGC)

(https://i.postimg.cc/KvkGF1z0/Inked20220516-111824731-i-OS-LI.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/2VYR78nW)

(https://i.postimg.cc/zvMqKrdw/Inked20220516-111833986-i-OS-LI.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/q6sfH9Hg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 16 May 2022, 17:45

Quote from: jaceyboy on 16 May 2022, 17:00

BMS Tips fitted today

You found some then! Imported or in the UK?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rowlers on 16 May 2022, 18:54

Quote from: jaceyboy on 16 May 2022, 17:00

BMS Tips fitted today
(https://i.postimg.cc/HLCs6TTB/Inked20220516-111818487-i-OS-LI.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/XrQbJSGC)

(https://i.postimg.cc/KvkGF1z0/Inked20220516-111824731-i-OS-LI.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/2VYR78nW)

(https://i.postimg.cc/zvMqKrdw/Inked20220516-111833986-i-OS-LI.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/q6sfH9Hg)

They look superb. Pricey though...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: jaceyboy on 16 May 2022, 18:55

Quote from: Watts on 16 May 2022, 17:45

Quote from: jaceyboy on 16 May 2022, 17:00

BMS Tips fitted today

You found some then! Imported or in the UK?

No, someone selling them on eBay but had them listed to fit BMW (which they fit GTi too)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Agreeable Slick on 17 May 2022, 10:08

Quote from: Finglonga on 14 May 2022, 20:05

Did this .......  :grin:

(https://i.imgur.com/ywTiu8V.jpg)

Nice, currently on 107k myself.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: My other womans a vw. on 17 May 2022, 19:26

Really wanted those BMS tips in black.
There is a guy on YouTube ‘Last Humans Garage’,who had a Mk 7.5 GTI.
He bought a set and they wouldn’t fit because of the slightly wider diameter tailpipes on the 7.5.
His solution was to grind off the chrome tips.
I really wanted to buy a pair,but there was no way I was doing that.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: jaceyboy on 18 May 2022, 08:25

Quote from: rowlers on 16 May 2022, 18:54

Quote from: jaceyboy on 16 May 2022, 17:00

BMS Tips fitted today
(https://i.postimg.cc/HLCs6TTB/Inked20220516-111818487-i-OS-LI.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/XrQbJSGC)

(https://i.postimg.cc/KvkGF1z0/Inked20220516-111824731-i-OS-LI.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/2VYR78nW)

(https://i.postimg.cc/zvMqKrdw/Inked20220516-111833986-i-OS-LI.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/q6sfH9Hg)

They look superb. Pricey though...

They are, cost £165!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Finglonga on 18 May 2022, 08:54

Took it in for DGG oil change and Haldex diff oil change and the water pump is leaking again so that will be done Friday so 100,00k miles and a hefty bill.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 18 May 2022, 15:36

Carried out an oil and inspection service today as the lights been on for a week.  :smiley:

Had all the wheels off to do a brake fluid change and cleaned all the brake calipers whilst i was at it.  :smiley:

I even managed to update the online digital service record too.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 18 May 2022, 15:54

Quote from: madstaff on 18 May 2022, 15:36

Carried out an oil and inspection service today as the lights been on for a week.  :smiley:

Had all the wheels off to do a brake fluid change and cleaned all the brake calipers whilst i was at it.  :smiley:

I even managed to update the online digital service record too.

A week? That's rookie numbers

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rowlers on 19 May 2022, 12:08

Wing mirror and rear light tints:


(https://i.postimg.cc/W1J1R9P4/Collage-2022-05-19-12-05-45.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/4YsgVQyC)

(https://i.postimg.cc/FK5shj9V/Collage-2022-05-19-12-06-44.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/XrL08BBr)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Agreeable Slick on 19 May 2022, 16:17

Are the light tints done with film? Pro job or DIY? I've been thinking of them for a while and think it looks really tidy on yours.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: chopper216 on 19 May 2022, 20:07

Changed the air and pollen filter, ordered new oil and filter too. Also drained half a tank of fuel in an early morning blast down the coast in sports mode.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rowlers on 20 May 2022, 10:43

Quote from: Agreeable Slick on 19 May 2022, 16:17

Are the light tints done with film? Pro job or DIY? I've been thinking of them for a while and think it looks really tidy on yours.

https://www.ezmods.co/

DIY wet applied film, was sceptical but they fit great and I'm happy with the look..

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Meister on 21 May 2022, 17:18

Finally, long overdue wash. Need to polish and blitz exhausts, but run out of energy today!

(https://i.postimg.cc/Y9GXw6CV/DSC05201new.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ygKhmS9X)


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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 21 May 2022, 17:43

Quote from: Meister on 21 May 2022, 17:18

Finally, long overdue wash. Need to polish and blitz exhausts, but run out of energy today!

Looking great :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Rudedog on 21 May 2022, 22:55

Just got back from a weeks holiday in Wales - Kent to Castlemartin in Pembrokeshire.

50.4 mpg out, 51.3 mpg on the way back... nice loads of quite roads and switchbacks to give it some stick while there.

Now covered in grime from sitting and watching the crashing waves.. just one day to get it sorted before back to work on Monday  :sad:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: joe6 on 22 May 2022, 08:32

Quote from: Rudedog on 21 May 2022, 22:55

Just got back from a weeks holiday in Wales - Kent to Castlemartin in Pembrokeshire.

50.4 mpg out, 51.3 mpg on the way back... nice loads of quite roads and switchbacks to give it some stick while there.

Now covered in grime from sitting and watching the crashing waves.. just one day to get it sorted before back to work on Monday  :sad:

Don't know how you get this mpg. Never get better than about 42 even when driving like Miss Daisy! Wales is a nice holiday location. Used to spend a lot of time there in unusual spots in forests on rallies.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 22 May 2022, 09:09

Love those BBS wheels Meister  :cool: almost as much as your cordylines.

How on Earth do you get 50+ mpg out of a GTI, Rudedog? That takes some doing! :afro:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 22 May 2022, 09:59

Quote from: Exonian on 22 May 2022, 09:09

Love those BBS wheels Meister  :cool: almost as much as your cordylines.

How on Earth do you get 50+ mpg out of a GTI, Rudedog? That takes some doing! :afro:

Love the alloys too :cool:, but then I’m a sucker for a nice set of alloys - provided they’re not diamond cut :whistle:.

Car looks great @Meister. I need to give mine ‘the works’ this week, weather permitting.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 23 May 2022, 10:26

Quote from: Meister on 21 May 2022, 17:18

Finally, long overdue wash. Need to polish and blitz exhausts, but run out of energy today!

Looks great
 
Grab a set of £9 polishing cones off ebay for the drill and a bit of autosol, makes light work of it.

(Also a bit of scrunched up tin foil will remove the worst of it  :wink:)
 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Happy on 24 May 2022, 16:03

Clay bar, super resin polish then extra gloss protection. Glass polish too. All Autoglym products. Happy.  :smiley:
(https://i.postimg.cc/x8vG65Mt/20220524-132039.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/9wfqMGx7)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 24 May 2022, 16:05

I do like an Atlantic blue GTI  :D

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Finglonga on 25 May 2022, 08:25

Bet's it covered in Sahara Dust now if anything like mine, why do dark colours get dirty so fast. :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: zainahmed48 on 30 May 2022, 23:25

Stage 1 Remap. Wishing I had got it done sooner!

Made 322bhp and 502nm  :grin:

Pic taken today too after spending all of yesterday cleaning it  :smug:

(https://i.postimg.cc/yxKnRJSy/1-CDEB190-8-C37-4-B98-A1-DD-9-D6-B3-F16-B354.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/TLkrM30K)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: chopper216 on 31 May 2022, 02:53

Fitted RTS performance dimpled and grooved discs with EBC yellow stuff pads plus oil and filter change.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: davo245 on 31 May 2022, 14:45

Quote from: zainahmed48 on 30 May 2022, 23:25

Stage 1 Remap. Wishing I had got it done sooner!

Made 322bhp and 502nm  :grin:

Pic taken today too after spending all of yesterday cleaning it  :smug:

(https://i.postimg.cc/yxKnRJSy/1-CDEB190-8-C37-4-B98-A1-DD-9-D6-B3-F16-B354.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/TLkrM30K)

Nice work sir who did the map and review required?😉

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: jaceyboy on 31 May 2022, 15:25

Quote from: zainahmed48 on 30 May 2022, 23:25

Stage 1 Remap. Wishing I had got it done sooner!

Made 322bhp and 502nm  :grin:

Pic taken today too after spending all of yesterday cleaning it  :smug:

(https://i.postimg.cc/yxKnRJSy/1-CDEB190-8-C37-4-B98-A1-DD-9-D6-B3-F16-B354.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/TLkrM30K)

Who mapped it?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: zainahmed48 on 31 May 2022, 21:49

Quote from: jaceyboy on 31 May 2022, 15:25

Who mapped it?

Quote from: davo245 on 31 May 2022, 14:45

Nice work sir who did the map and review required?😉

Cheers lads. Was done by West Yorkshire Tuning in Bradford, the map is excellent with no errors. Have done about 100 miles since the map (pretty much addicted to driving it even more than I was)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Datboireal on 31 May 2022, 21:52

Had my Nogaro wheels refurbished and powder coated gloss black. Definitely the finishing touch to my Carbon Grey/Black colour scheme I was going for.

 
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(https://i.postimg.cc/wB6FCvXj/20220528-133817.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/G45kYbgW)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 04 June 2022, 23:01

Not mine but was polishing and ceramic coating a GTD this weekend, bought from Marshalls VW in England less than 9 months ago nearly every panel had been resprayed apart from the front wings unbeknownst to them.

Be careful out there folks, paint gauges are cheap.


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(https://i.postimg.cc/pXWzX2H3/E69180-C0-BB58-40-F8-AE76-0-D7-AEB841-AA6.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/pySpsMyB)

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 05 June 2022, 08:55

Fab finish there Will  :cool: good work and an excellent word to the wise that’s worth people bearing in mind.

 

The wheels look really good Datboireal, what size spacers are you running?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Toeman on 05 June 2022, 09:42

Great finish will where do you work out from in ni

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 05 June 2022, 10:31

Quote from: Toeman on 05 June 2022, 09:42

Great finish will where do you work out from in ni

Just in Lisburn, I only do it every now and then now just because I enjoy it  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: chopper216 on 05 June 2022, 15:58

Full interior clean, even got the detailing brushes out, was shocked what came out of the leather seats and the carpet.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rowlers on 06 June 2022, 14:41

The full works today, nearly 5 hours. Full wash and decon, clay, machine polish and then wax. Interior cleaned.
(https://i.postimg.cc/65BvWW74/IMG-20220606-142958.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/z3PBp1Fq)

(https://i.postimg.cc/8kRvgJCV/IMG-20220606-143009.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/w3BMhBJW)

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(https://i.postimg.cc/PJj88h2c/IMG-20220606-143045.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/VrKNxyyB)


And my cheeky TCR spolier arrived:


(https://i.postimg.cc/pXknyw8G/IMG-20220606-135659.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/7fGLWQK0)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 06 June 2022, 16:03

Quote from: rowlers on 06 June 2022, 14:41

The full works today, nearly 5 hours. Full wash and decon, clay, machine polish and then wax. Interior cleaned.

@rowlers; looks good :cool:. It’s difficult to photograph the gloss and reflections on a white car, but you’ve managed it pretty well.

You’ll have to let me in on your secret to getting the full works done in 5 hours :smiley:. It takes me around three hours just to wash and dry my car, and when I’ve given it the full works including decontamination and machine polishing and waxing I can spend up 15 hours, spread over three days. :shocked: Maybe my ageing body and bad back doesn’t help things…………

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rowlers on 06 June 2022, 16:32

Haha, yeah white never seems to gleam as much as other colours, but I can tell the difference. The paintwork was pretty clean anyway, I guess it's been well looked after in its previous life, so the machine polish was really quick with AG SR, nothing more aggressive needed.

It needed a couple more passes on some bird sh|t stains on the bonnet, but they came out easily enough.

It really didn't need a lot of work, the clay bar prob took the longest, at maybe an hour or so.

Got the DTUK box to fit tomorrow.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rowlers on 07 June 2022, 10:21

DTUK fitted, massive difference! Easy enough too. We'll see how it goes...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 07 June 2022, 13:48

Had a look underneath to see if i could determine where a creaking noise is coming from, nothing evident, may be the usual culprits - the wishbone bushes.

Been contemplating giving the engine bay a clean so this morning i set too and cracked on, probably wont start in the morning cause of all the damp now  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

(https://i.postimg.cc/fbvDd3z6/20220607-130651.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 08 June 2022, 09:01

Now posted in correct thread!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: oryx3dr on 08 June 2022, 09:23

Quote from: clubsport on 08 June 2022, 09:01

Just to add perspective, with the stiffer springs fitted to mk7 CS & 7.5 TCR, DCC works well with 19" wheels on a Golf!

I think this may be meant for @Willni's post?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 08 June 2022, 09:39

Quote from: oryx3dr on 08 June 2022, 09:23

Quote from: clubsport on 08 June 2022, 09:01

Just to add perspective, with the stiffer springs fitted to mk7 CS & 7.5 TCR, DCC works well with 19" wheels on a Golf!

I think this may be meant for @Willni's post?

Yes !:)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: symonh2000 on 11 June 2022, 10:33

Today I installed my dashcam.

It was an absolute doddle routing the wire so that it cannot be seen. I went up along the edge of the roof lining, down the inside of the A pillar by pulling it away from the door seal, it then went though near the footwell light, under the foam there and then back under the edge of the centre console.

20 min job.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ianr8 on 13 June 2022, 18:38

Fitted Rocket wires puddle lights this afternoon. Excellent instructions from them and a doddle to fit. Photos are one with flash and one without.

Approx 15 mins each side. You have to remove the door panel but only have to disconnect one connector. You can just let the door card hang (empty the door pockets first).

Very pleased with the result.


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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 17 June 2022, 19:25

Relocated the car from west London to Dorset, not far from Swanage. Very nice where we are, now off to discover the delights of the local pubs :smiley:

The view from our door...

(https://i.postimg.cc/xjBGq7Sw/20220617-192239.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/bdHSBmrg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: davo245 on 18 June 2022, 09:08

Quote from: madstaff on 07 June 2022, 13:48

Had a look underneath to see if i could determine where a creaking noise is coming from, nothing evident, may be the usual culprits - the wishbone bushes.

Been contemplating giving the engine bay a clean so this morning i set too and cracked on, probably wont start in the morning cause of all the damp now  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

(https://i.postimg.cc/fbvDd3z6/20220607-130651.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Probably will be wishbone bushes there is a new modified part number for the arms had mine changed under warranty.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 18 June 2022, 09:49

Quote from: davo245 on 18 June 2022, 09:08

Probably will be wishbone bushes there is a new modified part number for the arms had mine changed under warranty.

Yes, I think it is those bushes but reluctant to let VW sort it out, so may buy the bushes and fit them myself.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 19 June 2022, 16:16

Had a nice 90 mile run in the GTI this morning back from the North Coast averaged 42mpg and sat mostly 65-75, reminded me how well rounded the GTI.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: jaceyboy on 20 June 2022, 10:47

Quote from: Watts on 17 June 2022, 19:25

Relocated the car from west London to Dorset, not far from Swanage. Very nice where we are, now off to discover the delights of the local pubs :smiley:

The view from our door...

(https://i.postimg.cc/xjBGq7Sw/20220617-192239.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/bdHSBmrg)

Welcome to Dorset :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 20 June 2022, 10:57

Quote from: jaceyboy on 20 June 2022, 10:47

Welcome to Dorset :wink:

:smiley:

Went to the Tank Museum yesterday, paying for it today with a visit to Monkey World!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: joe6 on 20 June 2022, 18:20

Tank museum is a good visit. Did you notice any difference  between the museum and monkey world? :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 20 June 2022, 18:36

Quote from: Watts on 20 June 2022, 10:57

Went to the Tank Museum yesterday, paying for it today with a visit to Monkey World!

That’s no way to describe the forum!!  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 20 June 2022, 21:14

Quote from: joe6 on 20 June 2022, 18:20

Tank museum is a good visit. Did you notice any difference  between the museum and monkey world? :smiley:

Tank Museum was great, a few years ago I got to drive a Chieftan tank which was amazing so good to see a few of them. Monkey World was pretty good but I think they train the buggers to hide so you have to keep coming back....

Quote from: Exonian on 20 June 2022, 18:36

Quote from: Watts on 20 June 2022, 10:57

Went to the Tank Museum yesterday, paying for it today with a visit to Monkey World!

That’s no way to describe the forum!!  :whistle:

Well, there was slightly less poo flinging at Monkey World....

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 21 June 2022, 08:49

Quote from: Watts on 20 June 2022, 21:14

Well, there was slightly less poo flinging at Monkey World....

Keeps the gardens nice and green though :wink:

And Today I ordered a Remus GPF-back exhaust for my GTI  :nerd:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: davo245 on 23 June 2022, 19:54

Quote from: Agreeable Slick on 17 May 2022, 10:08

Quote from: Finglonga on 14 May 2022, 20:05

Did this .......  :grin:

(https://i.imgur.com/ywTiu8V.jpg)

Nice, currently on 107k myself.

 Nice 👍
What issues have had how old is car?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JMS on 23 June 2022, 22:30

I sold my GTi (not today - a couple of weeks ago)

I do miss the practicality of a hatchback.

Love the engine note of its replacement though - no soundaktor required at all.

4.7 V8 in an old Fiat.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 24 June 2022, 05:41

Quote from: JMS on 23 June 2022, 22:30

4.7 V8 in an old Fiat.

Tell us more?
Euromillions win?  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JMS on 24 June 2022, 15:39

Quote from: Exonian on 24 June 2022, 05:41

Quote from: JMS on 23 June 2022, 22:30

4.7 V8 in an old Fiat.

Tell us more?
Euromillions win?  :laugh:

No lottery win unfortunately. I bought a PP after selling my 911 & winter runabout (due to working from home and the crazy COVID price rises), decided that the PP was a bit of a one trick pony with the bonkers engine so have gone back to naturally aspirated with a Maserati Granturismo. The sound is glorious! (and there is proper space in the back for my growing kids of 12 & 14).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 24 June 2022, 15:44

Awesome car JMS, something with a bit of soul.  :cool:
Any photos of it?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JMS on 24 June 2022, 16:04

It’s my first non-German car so I’m a little nervous. What it may (potentially) lack in reliability it makes up for with theatre! (So far so good though)
(https://i.postimg.cc/KYKq3Fvy/18-B8062-A-E2-CB-4-D70-BC08-36-B99-D1-EB8-BF.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/kVmFL0bj)


(https://i.postimg.cc/hPkbZxKN/13-AB3156-D598-4-F41-9-CDF-3-A265270-C4-FF.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/1fKqf8nK)


(https://i.postimg.cc/KcnMcVbp/52351-D83-5-A7-F-4622-9-D01-3-DD3-A7676-E1-D.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Agreeable Slick on 24 June 2022, 19:17

Quote from: davo245 on 23 June 2022, 19:54

Quote from: Agreeable Slick on 17 May 2022, 10:08

Quote from: Finglonga on 14 May 2022, 20:05

Did this .......  :grin:

(https://i.imgur.com/ywTiu8V.jpg)

Nice, currently on 107k myself.

 Nice 👍
What issues have had how old is car?

2014. Waterpump and that's it.

Needs suspension bushes doing next as they are starting to creak a little.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 24 June 2022, 20:58

Quote from: JMS on 24 June 2022, 16:04

It’s my first non-German car so I’m a little nervous. What it may (potentially) lack in reliability it makes up for with theatre! (So far so good though)
(https://i.postimg.cc/KYKq3Fvy/18-B8062-A-E2-CB-4-D70-BC08-36-B99-D1-EB8-BF.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/kVmFL0bj)


(https://i.postimg.cc/hPkbZxKN/13-AB3156-D598-4-F41-9-CDF-3-A265270-C4-FF.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/1fKqf8nK)


(https://i.postimg.cc/KcnMcVbp/52351-D83-5-A7-F-4622-9-D01-3-DD3-A7676-E1-D.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Beautiful. Absolutely lovely.
The previous two aren’t bad either!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 06 July 2022, 14:10

Today I had a harmonic damper fitted by a local garage to the rear subframe (see golfdave's how to guides) thanks to @Ceefeesh who sold me his unused part. I was sceptical about it's ability to quieten the car but actually, it does seem eerily quiet inside now and I'm pretty sure I'm not imagining it. Less rumble coming from the back. I'll see what my OH thinks next time we go out but so far I'm impressed.

Next I fitted an inlet manifold cover, this time thanks to @wantmygti. Tidies the engine bay up a treat!

(https://i.postimg.cc/xjbY9Lpt/20220706-130558.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/NLYZ42cH)

Finished the morning off by utilising the GTI's practical side - a visit to Homebase to collect 10 bags of slate chippings....

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 07 July 2022, 12:14

Today has been the day of glass. Front and rear screens washed, decontaminated and clayed (with a mitt). Then a polish with CarPro CeriGlass and sealed with two applications of Gtechniq C2v3 (wiper arms too). Side glass cleaned with Valet Pro. Activities finished off with a new pair of Bosch wiper blades.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: joe6 on 07 July 2022, 20:59

Booked first MOT for end of next week. Just coming up to 12k miles. Will give the car a clean and do a check before then.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 08 July 2022, 13:27

This arrived today: Remus centre resonator delete with sport back box with titanium and carbon fibre tips.

(https://i.postimg.cc/pdmRrbQB/IMG-3830.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/rd2vZHPd)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ceefeesh on 09 July 2022, 13:04

Looks high quality. The tips look great and will match your car. You will need to figure out how to add audio before and after for us to appreciate the difference.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 10 July 2022, 10:57

Didn't have time for a before and the after is quick subtle on video but it's sporty but smart still, with zero drone. But other than the remus exhaust Audi S3 jack point kit fitted, did underneath the rear suspension with Dynax and gave it a quick clean (pictures to come).


(https://i.postimg.cc/3NfR12Y2/IMG-3929.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/xNHnTJkd)

(https://i.postimg.cc/zGsy4wWj/IMG-3946.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/RWTCHHg6)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ceefeesh on 10 July 2022, 12:35

How does it sound?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 10 July 2022, 19:11

How it should've sounded from factory in my opinion, no drone but can actually hear it from the inside now. Or as Sean Connery would say Shhhporty, but not yobbish by any means. If I fancy it louder I can do a back box delete but I'm pleased with it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Toeman on 10 July 2022, 20:01

Would love to hear it some day will ni  if we could arrange  some time.  I’m not too far away I think from yourself

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Markee on 11 July 2022, 12:59

Not so much the car but it did take me there and ultimately will be for the car but on Saturday i was at UK Detailing Academy in Cirencester on a one day course. Not the best weather for cleaning cars with the heat but we managed (thankfully it wasn't mine) but a great course run with plenty of banter. I did the course to make sure what i was already doing was correct, pick up a few pointers as well but the main thing was to have a go at machine polishing before being cut loose on my own car  :grin:

Another bonus was i set a new mpg record for me on the way there, 40.6 (previous was 38.7), not knowing the A & B roads helped massively as i didn't achieve the same on the return journey lol.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 11 July 2022, 13:51

Quote from: Toeman on 10 July 2022, 20:01

Would love to hear it some day will ni  if we could arrange  some time.  I’m not too far away I think from yourself

Yes no problem mate, I'm Lisburn so pretty central for most places  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 12 July 2022, 10:14

Had the air con regassed yesterday. £124, new gas  :sad:  Just missed the cutoff for the old gas in terms of car build date, I gather. Late 2017.

Last week I noticed that "LO" didn't feel much different to 21 deg C. Then performance fell off a cliff, so on the hottest day of the year so far I only had hot air blowing at me, be it from the vents or the windows. Only have a 5 minute commute but I stepped out of the car sweating!

Money well spent, all things considered. You don't realise how much you need it until it's gone!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Toeman on 12 July 2022, 18:57

Quote from: willni on 11 July 2022, 13:51

Quote from: Toeman on 10 July 2022, 20:01

Would love to hear it some day will ni  if we could arrange  some time.  I’m not too far away I think from yourself

Yes no problem mate, I'm Lisburn so pretty central for most places  :smiley:

cheers will. Give you a shout after the annual July holidays

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Finglonga on 12 July 2022, 23:57

Quote from: davo245 on 23 June 2022, 19:54

Quote from: Agreeable Slick on 17 May 2022, 10:08

Quote from: Finglonga on 14 May 2022, 20:05

Did this .......  :grin:

(https://i.imgur.com/ywTiu8V.jpg)

Nice, currently on 107k myself.

 Nice 👍
What issues have had how old is car?

Mine is also 2014, Rear dampers at around 70k Waterpump/Thermostat housing at 40k and 100000k and DSG gearbox at 60k.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 14 July 2022, 18:46

Quote from: Watts on 07 July 2022, 12:14

Today has been the day of glass. Front and rear screens washed, decontaminated and clayed (with a mitt). Then a polish with CarPro CeriGlass and sealed with two applications of Gtechniq C2v3 (wiper arms too). Side glass cleaned with Valet Pro. Activities finished off with a new pair of Bosch wiper blades.

That’s a lot of work for a bit of glass!

Quote from: willni on 10 July 2022, 10:57

Didn't have time for a before and the after is quick subtle on video but it's sporty but smart still, with zero drone. But other than the remus exhaust Audi S3 jack point kit fitted, did underneath the rear suspension with Dynax and gave it a quick clean (pictures to come).


(https://i.postimg.cc/3NfR12Y2/IMG-3929.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/xNHnTJkd)

(https://i.postimg.cc/zGsy4wWj/IMG-3946.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/RWTCHHg6)

The pipes look great.
The whole car looks great.  :cool:

Quote from: sjw on 12 July 2022, 10:14

Had the air con regassed yesterday. £124, new gas  :sad:  Just missed the cutoff for the old gas in terms of car build date, I gather. Late 2017.

Last week I noticed that "LO" didn't feel much different to 21 deg C. Then performance fell off a cliff, so on the hottest day of the year so far I only had hot air blowing at me, be it from the vents or the windows. Only have a 5 minute commute but I stepped out of the car sweating!

Money well spent, all things considered. You don't realise how much you need it until it's gone!

£89 at ATS using a groupon voucher via the Monkeyhanger school of economics approach.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 15 July 2022, 10:38

Paid it off! It's all mine now!

Toyed with the idea of changing, and may still do, but ultimately nothing is taking my fancy at the moment enough to get into another finance deal.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 15 July 2022, 11:30

Quote from: sjw on 15 July 2022, 10:38

Paid it off! It's all mine now!

Toyed with the idea of changing, and may still do, but ultimately nothing is taking my fancy at the moment enough to get into another finance deal.

Congratulations!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 15 July 2022, 11:59

Quote from: Watts on 15 July 2022, 11:30

Quote from: sjw on 15 July 2022, 10:38

Paid it off! It's all mine now!

Toyed with the idea of changing, and may still do, but ultimately nothing is taking my fancy at the moment enough to get into another finance deal.

Congratulations!

Thanks! Now I'm torn about something else - if I'm going to keep it longer term, there are some mods I would like to do, but any modifications will lower resale, so if I don't keep it long enough, then I will end up effectively paying for the mods twice over (or more)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 15 July 2022, 14:16

Quote from: sjw on 15 July 2022, 11:59

Quote from: Watts on 15 July 2022, 11:30

Quote from: sjw on 15 July 2022, 10:38

Paid it off! It's all mine now!

Toyed with the idea of changing, and may still do, but ultimately nothing is taking my fancy at the moment enough to get into another finance deal.

Congratulations!

Thanks! Now I'm torn about something else - if I'm going to keep it longer term, there are some mods I would like to do, but any modifications will lower resale, so if I don't keep it long enough, then I will end up effectively paying for the mods twice over (or more)

Life's too short. If you really want to and can afford to, just do it. Most mods are reversible. What have you got in mind?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 15 July 2022, 15:46

Lowering on Eibach Pro kit springs
Spacers or maybe new wheels
Front splitter, rear diffuser, spoiler extension, side skirts
Rear sway bar

All the above are reversible

Currently have a JB4. Stage 1 tune is something I'm maybe thinking about, although I'm not sure if it's worth the outlay over the JB4 (never driven a Stage 1 car). I have to say I haven't been blown away with the JB4, I think the majority of the performance increase is at the top end which is hard to reach on the road. Maybe a Stg 1 tune is different?

I'd like to improve the sound as well. If I were to, then I might instead skip Stage 1 and add a downpipe, going to stage 2 with a TCU tune on top.

Obviously, I think the tune is the sticking point. It's reversible, but I would feel a bit guilty selling a car that's had a harder life than standard. Warranty is already gone though.

The idea is to basically reignite my passion for the car as the more I drive it, the more I just feel like I'm driving a Golf vs some of the other more aggressive cars I looked at changing to. Unfortunately, the two areas that were tempting me towards something like an M2C the most were engine note and drivetrain, which no amount of modding would change!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 15 July 2022, 15:48

Quote from: willni on 10 July 2022, 10:57

(https://i.postimg.cc/3NfR12Y2/IMG-3929.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/xNHnTJkd)

Those look sensational, pretty much exactly what I want. Shame anything Remus is a pretty penny.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 15 July 2022, 15:55

Quote from: sjw on 15 July 2022, 11:59

Quote from: Watts on 15 July 2022, 11:30

Quote from: sjw on 15 July 2022, 10:38

Paid it off! It's all mine now!

Toyed with the idea of changing, and may still do, but ultimately nothing is taking my fancy at the moment enough to get into another finance deal.

Congratulations!

Thanks! Now I'm torn about something else - if I'm going to keep it longer term, there are some mods I would like to do, but any modifications will lower resale, so if I don't keep it long enough, then I will end up effectively paying for the mods twice over (or more)

Do the mods, paying to play is more fun!

Quote from: sjw on 15 July 2022, 15:48

Those look sensational, pretty much exactly what I want. Shame anything Remus is a pretty penny.

It actually was the same price as the Milltek offering, and would've been much cheaper if I chose normal tips  :wink: It's my first Remus usually I got BCS Powervalve but they didn't have any for the gpf gti.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 15 July 2022, 16:01

Quote from: willni on 15 July 2022, 15:55

Quote from: sjw on 15 July 2022, 11:59

Quote from: Watts on 15 July 2022, 11:30

Quote from: sjw on 15 July 2022, 10:38

Paid it off! It's all mine now!

Toyed with the idea of changing, and may still do, but ultimately nothing is taking my fancy at the moment enough to get into another finance deal.

Congratulations!

Thanks! Now I'm torn about something else - if I'm going to keep it longer term, there are some mods I would like to do, but any modifications will lower resale, so if I don't keep it long enough, then I will end up effectively paying for the mods twice over (or more)

Do the mods, paying to play is more fun!

Quote from: sjw on 15 July 2022, 15:48

Those look sensational, pretty much exactly what I want. Shame anything Remus is a pretty penny.

It actually was the same price as the Milltek offering, and would've been much cheaper if I chose normal tips  :wink: It's my first Remus usually I got BCS Powervalve but they didn't have any for the gpf gti.

You're a bad influence, I can tell, so I'm going to take anything you say with a pinch of salt

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 15 July 2022, 18:23

Quote from: sjw on 15 July 2022, 15:46

Lowering on Eibach Pro kit springs
Spacers or maybe new wheels
Front splitter, rear diffuser, spoiler extension, side skirts
Rear sway bar

All the above are reversible

Currently have a JB4. Stage 1 tune is something I'm maybe thinking about, although I'm not sure if it's worth the outlay over the JB4 (never driven a Stage 1 car). I have to say I haven't been blown away with the JB4, I think the majority of the performance increase is at the top end which is hard to reach on the road. Maybe a Stg 1 tune is different?

I'd like to improve the sound as well. If I were to, then I might instead skip Stage 1 and add a downpipe, going to stage 2 with a TCU tune on top.

Obviously, I think the tune is the sticking point. It's reversible, but I would feel a bit guilty selling a car that's had a harder life than standard. Warranty is already gone though.

The idea is to basically reignite my passion for the car as the more I drive it, the more I just feel like I'm driving a Golf vs some of the other more aggressive cars I looked at changing to. Unfortunately, the two areas that were tempting me towards something like an M2C the most were engine note and drivetrain, which no amount of modding would change!!

I would suggest that a standard car driven unsympathetically on a daily basis with proper servicing skimped on would be a far worse bet than a cherised car albeit modified.

I agree with your reasoning, after the honeymoon period you need to spice things up now and then!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 15 July 2022, 19:33

Sort of ties in with the discussion, recently went to view an Audi A3 Quattro on 120-130k miles, serviced how I would service cars every 6k miles.

You would have thought it was on 30k miles, it was buttery smooth and solid as a tank with no rattles. With an honest owner that pointed out all the bad bits, no reason to haggle apart from it being due a major service in the next month.

This was all preceded by a mk6 golf gtd on 50k miles that was a rusty lemon, dodgy engine and 50 shades of one colour and a shifty owner.

Moral is people will assess a car on its own merit not the modifications...and Watts likes it spicy, but that's none of our business  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 15 July 2022, 21:21

Quote from: willni on 15 July 2022, 19:33

and Watts likes it spicy, but that's none of our business  :whistle:

Don't we all? :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 16 July 2022, 18:51

Ordered Osram black edition Dynamic indicators (no cheap chinese sh$t here) and a set of underseat drawers for mine probably not going to be used for much else other than sunglasses, microfibres and kinder hippos

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 16 July 2022, 19:03

Quote from: willni on 16 July 2022, 18:51

Ordered Osram black edition Dynamic indicators (no cheap chinese sh$t here) and a set of underseat drawers for mine probably not going to be used for much else other than sunglasses, microfibres and kinder hippos

I might order the Osram lights too. Great deal on Amazon at £75!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 16 July 2022, 19:16

Update on the rear subframe harmonic damper that I had fitted around 10 days ago.

Today my OH and I had a day out in the South Downs, about an hour's drive each way. Part of the drive is on the Surrey stretch of the M25 which is concrete and very noisy. Not so much any more! Normally it is so noisy it makes talking between us a little difficult as the road roar and thumps from the expansion joints is overwhelming. With the damper fitted though it's like being in a different car. The noise is still there but so subdued that we can talk normally and don't have to have the radio on so loud. The only disadvantage is that we can talk to each other.....

Whilst I can't guarantee what others might find but for me, it's made such a big difference, far more than I expected, really pleased with it :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 16 July 2022, 19:44

Quote from: Watts on 16 July 2022, 19:16

Update on the rear subframe harmonic damper that I had fitted around 10 days ago.

The noise is still there but so subdued that we can talk normally and don't have to have the radio on so loud. The only disadvantage is that we can talk to each other.....

Whilst I can't guarantee what others might find but for me, it's made such a big difference, far more than I expected, really pleased with it :smiley:

Happy days you can't argue with that, for such a cheap mod!

Quote from: Watts on 16 July 2022, 19:03

I might order the Osram lights too. Great deal on Amazon at £75!

Unfortunately I pulled the price at £80 for the set but I had been watching them for 16 months in my basket as I didn't want to pay the full £140 again like my GTD, but at least it's only a fiver!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: golfdave on 16 July 2022, 22:08

Quote from: Watts on 16 July 2022, 19:16

Update on the rear subframe harmonic damper that I had fitted around 10 days ago.

Today my OH and I had a day out in the South Downs, about an hour's drive each way. Part of the drive is on the Surrey stretch of the M25 which is concrete and very noisy. Not so much any more! Normally it is so noisy it makes talking between us a little difficult as the road roar and thumps from the expansion joints is overwhelming. With the damper fitted though it's like being in a different car. The noise is still there but so subdued that we can talk normally and don't have to have the radio on so loud. The only disadvantage is that we can talk to each other.....

Whilst I can't guarantee what others might find but for me, it's made such a big difference, far more than I expected, really pleased with it :smiley:

I'm glad you found the mod to reduce the amount/volume of the noise from the rear of the car....!!.. :cool:

I'm sorry that you now have to talk to your OH!!... Unfortunately I don't offer refunds for that!!...& a solution that I might offer could get me into trouble!!!. :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 16 July 2022, 22:47

Quote from: golfdave on 16 July 2022, 22:08

I'm glad you found the mod to reduce the amount/volume of the noise from the rear of the car....!!.. :cool:

I'm sorry that you now have to talk to your OH!!... Unfortunately I don't offer refunds for that!!...& a solution that I might offer could get me into trouble!!!. :grin:

Cheers golfdave!

Fortunately she finds the crap on her phone far more interesting than me so it's not much of an issue :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Rudedog on 16 July 2022, 23:38

Would this help reduce the noise coming from my empty boot and large space by the space wheel? I've always thought this must be a resonating space which amplifies any road noise.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 17 July 2022, 07:44

Quote from: Rudedog on 16 July 2022, 23:38

Would this help reduce the noise coming from my empty boot and large space by the space wheel? I've always thought this must be a resonating space which amplifies any road noise.

Put a NVH mat down under your boot floor eg https://www.deadening.co.uk/products/dodo-sound-stopper-pro-v2

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: golfdave on 17 July 2022, 08:27

Quote from: Rudedog on 16 July 2022, 23:38

Would this help reduce the noise coming from my empty boot and large space by the space wheel? I've always thought this must be a resonating space which amplifies any road noise.

There are several causes of noise from the rear of the car (besides passengers... :whistle:..)

Noise vibrating in the rear subframe & transmitted into the bodywork from the suspension = harmonic damper
https://www.golfmk7.com/forums/index.php?threads/how-to-retro-fit-the-rear-subframe-harmonic-damper-from-the-audi-a3-saloon-2013.369369/

Wind turbulence noise from the lower arms = MK8 Golf lower rear arm aero covers
https://www.golfmk7.com/forums/index.php?threads/how-to-retro-fit-the-mk8-rear-suspension-aero-covers-or-stone-guards-to-a-mk7-golf.375175/

Wind turbulence noise from the void around the exhaust/rear subframe & behind the fuel tank = MK5/6 or MK8 short axle cover.
https://www.golfmk7.com/forums/index.php?threads/how-to-retro-fit-skid-trays-aerodynamic-under-trays-stone-guards-to-a-mk7-golf.320687/#post-6659749

Wind noise from the rear passenger side exhaust void = rear exhaust tunnel cover
https://www.golfmk7.com/forums/index.php?threads/how-to-retro-fit-skid-trays-aerodynamic-under-trays-stone-guards-to-a-mk7-golf.320687/#post-6659748

Then there is the noise from the bodywork vibrating..& that really requires fitting  bitumen self adhesive pads to the middle 1/2 of each section of bodywork to damper out the vibrations, much like a drummer places their hand on the drum skin to deaden the sound...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 17 July 2022, 16:39

My Osram dynamic indicators arrived today, so fitted them while waiting for the sun to go down so I can wash the car. I also hit 28k miles on my mk5 and fitted a new battery to it.


(https://i.postimg.cc/HLpmd2Vt/IMG-4030.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/TKHFcnjy)

(https://i.postimg.cc/JhPLnkXC/IMG-4031.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/rd0bZzgf)

(https://i.postimg.cc/hPkPWTLC/IMG-4034.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/MvY81crR)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 17 July 2022, 17:48

It's a subtle difference, pleased though? I haven't ordered mine yet, I'm thinking is it worth changing when I'm never going to see them?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 17 July 2022, 17:59

Quote from: Watts on 17 July 2022, 17:48

It's a subtle difference, pleased though? I haven't ordered mine yet, I'm thinking is it worth changing when I'm never going to see them?

Very pleased, it's massive difference in the evenings but it was more the tint I was after. You'd see them when you unlock the car with the key.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 17 July 2022, 20:32

Quote from: willni on 17 July 2022, 17:59

Quote from: Watts on 17 July 2022, 17:48

It's a subtle difference, pleased though? I haven't ordered mine yet, I'm thinking is it worth changing when I'm never going to see them?

Very pleased, it's massive difference in the evenings but it was more the tint I was after. You'd see them when you unlock the car with the key.

Good point, thanks. I'll authorise my executive shopping assistant to proceed with the purchase :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 18 July 2022, 09:59

£80 is extortionate. I paid about £40 for mine from AliExpress, and they look the exact same. (I'd wager they are the same and one is rebranded, but that's me being cynical)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 18 July 2022, 12:23

Quote from: sjw on 18 July 2022, 09:59

£80 is extortionate. I paid about £40 for mine from AliExpress, and they look the exact same. (I'd wager they are the same and one is rebranded, but that's me being cynical)

The AliExpress ones have a texture to them so look like the plastic on the sideskirts, the Osram are smooth like the OEM with a tinted and a normal version being offered. Volkswagen had also offered the Osram ones briefly as an OEM accessory from memory. As well as the Osrams are much brighter than both the originals and the chinese copies.

Not everyone will appreciate the subtle differences but I'd rather have a product from a well-known company who's business is producing lighting products as well as being able to provide ECE approval with a 5 year warranty.

Same principle as the golf really why pay more for a golf when a cupra is the same car for less?  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: bogwoppit on 18 July 2022, 13:26

This thread is expensive, it just caused me to order my first mod, some Osram dynamic indicators   :grin:
Was going to keep this car completely standard  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 18 July 2022, 14:36

Both washed and sitting pretty.

(https://i.postimg.cc/kgYHxZnf/IMG-4067.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/zyWpNxHg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rowlers on 18 July 2022, 14:58

Fitted intake pipe and turbo elbow. Got them cheap off a mate, so nothing really lost if they find add anything!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 18 July 2022, 15:08

Quote from: willni on 18 July 2022, 12:23

Quote from: sjw on 18 July 2022, 09:59

£80 is extortionate. I paid about £40 for mine from AliExpress, and they look the exact same. (I'd wager they are the same and one is rebranded, but that's me being cynical)

The AliExpress ones have a texture to them so look like the plastic on the sideskirts, the Osram are smooth like the OEM with a tinted and a normal version being offered. Volkswagen had also offered the Osram ones briefly as an OEM accessory from memory. As well as the Osrams are much brighter than both the originals and the chinese copies.

Not everyone will appreciate the subtle differences but I'd rather have a product from a well-known company who's business is producing lighting products as well as being able to provide ECE approval with a 5 year warranty.

Same principle as the golf really why pay more for a golf when a cupra is the same car for less?  :wink:

I guess I would have to see them in person. I would never have described mine as "textured", but I can kind of see what you mean. They are tinted and much brighter than the standard ones though.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 18 July 2022, 15:35

Quote from: rowlers on 18 July 2022, 14:58

Fitted intake pipe and turbo elbow. Got them cheap off a mate, so nothing really lost if they find add anything!

Any particular brand? I fitted Racingline ones to my PP and they made a difference albeit a subtle one.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rowlers on 18 July 2022, 16:58

From Creation Motorsport I believe.. also chucked an itm panel filter in, removed the snow guard  and opened up the front of the  air intake.

Deffo sounds a little throatier, and I think it picks up a little quicker too...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 21 July 2022, 10:13

These arrived over the past week, one from Germany one from Scotland and of course the German got here quicker. All the fixings are inside the drawers.

(https://i.postimg.cc/NMBnddBy/IMG-4089.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Mc3tTbcx)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 21 July 2022, 13:33

Can they just fit straight under the existing seats? That's cool

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 21 July 2022, 14:41

Quote from: sjw on 21 July 2022, 13:33

Can they just fit straight under the existing seats? That's cool

Yep, it's only the electric seats that the drivers one can't. 10 minutes job from what I've read but Sootchucker would be the best to say how long it takes as I've been reading his guide for it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: watchdog on 21 July 2022, 17:42

Quote from: willni on 21 July 2022, 14:41

Quote from: sjw on 21 July 2022, 13:33

Can they just fit straight under the existing seats? That's cool

Yep, it's only the electric seats that the drivers one can't. 10 minutes job from what I've read but Sootchucker would be the best to say how long it takes as I've been reading his guide for it.

Brilliant additions these. Only small but great at storing bits and pieces. Wouldn't like to do without them.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 21 July 2022, 19:33

They should prove to be useful, my glovebox is usually stuff with wet wipes, microfibres, a do not clean sign, my dashcam magic pro box and 3 pairs of sunglasses in addition to the golf manual so most of these will go into the drawers.

That's them fitted anyway, really tidy it up but also shows I missed a bit cleaning the leather :whistle: Took the time to hoover under the seats while I was at it.

(https://i.postimg.cc/rpdQZbL8/IMG-4097.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/GBCFHX2N)

(https://i.postimg.cc/T1vm9NTH/IMG-4098.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/62zy602d)

(https://i.postimg.cc/wBPb6zky/IMG-4093.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/FfyxZ28N)


(https://i.postimg.cc/pVQkSz3n/IMG-4094.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Z0RrBBbT)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 22 July 2022, 06:32

Nice one. Even though they aren’t that big, I hated the big gaping hole at the front of the seats, so this was the first “mod” I did to the GTI when it arrived back in May 2018.


(https://live.staticflickr.com/831/41191273014_15228dc772_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/25KW3oj)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Imteyaz on 22 July 2022, 16:07

Quote from: willni on 21 July 2022, 10:13

These arrived over the past week, one from Germany one from Scotland and of course the German got here quicker. All the fixings are inside the drawers.

(https://i.postimg.cc/NMBnddBy/IMG-4089.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Mc3tTbcx)

Do you have a link to where you purchased these from?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 22 July 2022, 16:50

Quote from: Imteyaz on 22 July 2022, 16:07

Do you have a link to where you purchased these from?

One was a private seller, the other was from VFO-Parts on German ebay https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/vfoparts

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 23 July 2022, 19:01

My new swoopy lights arrived today, cracking service from Amazon. I'm not as efficient as Mr willni so it might be a while before they get fitted! The quality looks great, even my OH was impressed but then I'm still not always sure when she's being Ms Sarky...

(https://i.postimg.cc/Z52hTBx8/20220723-184342.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/FYy6pKqz)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Imteyaz on 25 July 2022, 13:57

Quote from: willni on 22 July 2022, 16:50

Quote from: Imteyaz on 22 July 2022, 16:07

Do you have a link to where you purchased these from?

One was a private seller, the other was from VFO-Parts on German ebay https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/vfoparts

Many thanks.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 25 July 2022, 18:12

Fitted my swoopy lights today. Once one was fitted I put the hazards on to compare new and old and was surprised just how poor the originals were. Barely visible in daylight, the new ones are bright without being excessively so. And they are swoopy. I like that. Easy to fit too. I'd definitely recommend them.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 25 July 2022, 19:48

Quote from: Watts on 25 July 2022, 18:12

Fitted my swoopy lights today. Once one was fitted I put the hazards on to compare new and old and was surprised just how poor the originals were. Barely visible in daylight, the new ones are bright without being excessively so. And they are swoopy. I like that. Easy to fit too. I'd definitely recommend them.

Would you say they swoop you off your feet?  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 25 July 2022, 20:47

Quote from: willni on 25 July 2022, 19:48

Quote from: Watts on 25 July 2022, 18:12

Fitted my swoopy lights today. Once one was fitted I put the hazards on to compare new and old and was surprised just how poor the originals were. Barely visible in daylight, the new ones are bright without being excessively so. And they are swoopy. I like that. Easy to fit too. I'd definitely recommend them.

Would you say they swoop you off your feet?  :wink:

 :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Meister on 26 July 2022, 15:05

Just washed car before it goes into dealer tomorrow (never like it to go in dirty in case they wash it!). Found what appears to be a major oil leak under the engine.... so fingers crossed it is nothing major    :huh:


(https://i.postimg.cc/1typXsG3/MAIN-MAIN-MAIN-1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/5HkHkcKh)



(https://i.postimg.cc/28LBzVsx/MAIN-MAIN-MAIN-2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Xp3vL77Z)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: jaceyboy on 26 July 2022, 19:03

Also I valeted the misses 7 today....


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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB73 on 27 July 2022, 15:31

I decided to fit some TCR side skirts and also fitted some sill protector vinyl


(https://i.postimg.cc/XYrMqBDV/1-EECB8-C4-9435-4136-BA14-91688-C0-C68-B3.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/d3nMk2Y0/344-CC983-55-A9-40-DB-9-C41-1-DF7-A80-E1513.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

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Cheers Jason

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: zainahmed48 on 27 July 2022, 18:42

Got a clubsport backbox fitted to my 7.5. The exhaust shop had to do some modifications to the piping in order to make it fit but I definitely recommend it! I have a resonator delete on mine too. (Engine was warm and at normal operating temp in the vid.

https://streamable.com/8kxx53

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 28 July 2022, 09:44

Sounds good, that. Nice one

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: bogwoppit on 28 July 2022, 13:14

Quote from: zainahmed48 on 27 July 2022, 18:42

Got a clubsport backbox fitted to my 7.5. The exhaust shop had to do some modifications to the piping in order to make it fit but I definitely recommend it! I have a resonator delete on mine too. (Engine was warm and at normal operating temp in the vid.

https://streamable.com/8kxx53

That does sound good

Daft question no doubt, but how come your car revs so high unloaded? I'm sure mine has a soft limiter at 3k ish rpm.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 28 July 2022, 16:02

Car got hit on the way to work this morning  >:( >:(

Basically two lanes approaching a set of lights. The Right hand lane is a dedicated right hand turn only, the left lane for straight through. Followed an 07 plate Toyota Yaris towards the lights which were on green at the time. The Yaris moved into the right lane to turn right and I carried on in the left hand lane. I'd almost overtaken them when they decided they were in the wrong lane and pulled the car over to my lane without looking, where the car still was, and bang, they hit my rear offside.

Furious at the time as it was such a dick move, but when the driver got out, it was a little old lady, visibly shocked and upset, and apologising saying it was all her fault, she was running late and wasn't paying enough attention. TBH my anger completely dissipated when i saw her. I asked if she was OK and not injured (which nether of us were as it was pretty low speed - 20mph ish), and I actually ended up feeling sorry for her.

Luckily (if you can call it lucky), she just scraped my nearside rear wheel (making a bit of a mess of the previously mint diamond cut finish) and scraping the paint off the rear edge of the bumper. thankfully she missed the metal bodywork so the rear arch etc has escaped untouched. That's 2 accidents now exactly 5 years apart where I've been the innocent party. Bet my insurance goes up (even though it's a protected NCB), and wasn't my fault, as the insurers will use any excuse to put your premiums up. 

Well my mint GTI s current not mint anymore (at least not at the moment). I know it's not the end of the world and it could have been much worse, and I guess the damage is pretty minimal to be honest and at least the car is still driveable.

 You can still still the blue paint from the Yaris on the images below

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52247486049_37224f18fc_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2nAW2jZ)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52247486069_a1247d1f47_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2nAW2kk)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 28 July 2022, 16:16

You must be annoyed that's happened, but as you say, if it had damaged the rear quarter then you would of been really annoyed.

It'll be back to its best in no time.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: TwoSheds on 28 July 2022, 16:33

Clearly she was upset from what you said and didn’t need some hothead going off after the event that might have happened with some other drivers.

Its inconvenient sorting it out & as you say insurance will get their £££ in the end despite no fault & protected NCB

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 28 July 2022, 18:07

Sorry to hear that Sootchucker. Doesn't sound like it'll be a difficult insurance claim though and once sorted it'll soon be forgotten :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: zainahmed48 on 28 July 2022, 23:59

Quote from: sjw on 28 July 2022, 09:44

Sounds good, that. Nice one

Quote from: bogwoppit on 28 July 2022, 13:14

That does sound good

Daft question no doubt, but how come your car revs so high unloaded? I'm sure mine has a soft limiter at 3k ish rpm.

Cheers lads!

and @bogwoppit my car is stage 1 and I have had the soft limiter mapped out

When I was stock I had the soft limiter too but if I turned my traction off it would rev past it so perhaps try that

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: zainahmed48 on 29 July 2022, 00:01

Quote from: Sootchucker on 28 July 2022, 16:02

Car got hit on the way to work this morning  >:( >:(

Basically two lanes approaching a set of lights. The Right hand lane is a dedicated right hand turn only, the left lane for straight through. Followed an 07 plate Toyota Yaris towards the lights which were on green at the time. The Yaris moved into the right lane to turn right and I carried on in the left hand lane. I'd almost overtaken them when they decided they were in the wrong lane and pulled the car over to my lane without looking, where the car still was, and bang, they hit my rear offside.

Furious at the time as it was such a dick move, but when the driver got out, it was a little old lady, visibly shocked and upset, and apologising saying it was all her fault, she was running late and wasn't paying enough attention. TBH my anger completely dissipated when i saw her. I asked if she was OK and not injured (which nether of us were as it was pretty low speed - 20mph ish), and I actually ended up feeling sorry for her.

Luckily (if you can call it lucky), she just scraped my nearside rear wheel (making a bit of a mess of the previously mint diamond cut finish) and scraping the paint off the rear edge of the bumper. thankfully she missed the metal bodywork so the rear arch etc has escaped untouched. That's 2 accidents now exactly 5 years apart where I've been the innocent party. Bet my insurance goes up (even though it's a protected NCB), and wasn't my fault, as the insurers will use any excuse to put your premiums up. 

Well my mint GTI s current not mint anymore (at least not at the moment). I know it's not the end of the world and it could have been much worse, and I guess the damage is pretty minimal to be honest and at least the car is still driveable.

 You can still still the blue paint from the Yaris on the images below

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52247486049_37224f18fc_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2nAW2jZ)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52247486069_a1247d1f47_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2nAW2kk)

Sorry to hear that Sootchucker, I'm glad it was minor and you're okay which is the main thing. Thankfully it is not too bad (although still not good!).

I'm sure your GTI will be mint again soon enough !

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: marley on 04 August 2022, 15:31

Well "I" didnt do it myself!

Today though, a drive up to Birmingham, came home with a hi line reverse camera fitted, also I now have a "boot pop up lid"! fitted too.

Nice day for a drive, not much traffic too, bonus!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Paul70 on 04 August 2022, 16:55

Quote from: marley on 04 August 2022, 15:31

Well "I" didnt do it myself!

Today though, a drive up to Birmingham, came home with a hi line reverse camera fitted, also I now have a "boot pop up lid"! fitted too.

Nice day for a drive, not much traffic too, bonus!

I am interested in getting one of these fitted, can I ask who fitted it and the approximate cost?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: marley on 04 August 2022, 20:42

Quote from: Paul70 on 04 August 2022, 16:55

Quote from: marley on 04 August 2022, 15:31

Well "I" didnt do it myself!

Today though, a drive up to Birmingham, came home with a hi line reverse camera fitted, also I now have a "boot pop up lid"! fitted too.

Nice day for a drive, not much traffic too, bonus!

I am interested in getting one of these fitted, can I ask who fitted it and the approximate cost?

It was done by V.W. Retrofit U.k  They are in Redditch in Birmingham.

They have a website (also one on facebook, with lots of pics of work theyve done...My car is on there! White G.T.I. showing the boot lid opening!).

On their website, it shows their prices (fitting is included in the price)  The boot  was £89  the hi line camera was £450...  Not particularly cheap of course...But I wanted them both done!

It was done in just over an hour too!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Guzzle on 04 August 2022, 21:52

Quote from: marley on 04 August 2022, 20:42

Quote from: Paul70 on 04 August 2022, 16:55

Quote from: marley on 04 August 2022, 15:31

Well "I" didnt do it myself!

Today though, a drive up to Birmingham, came home with a hi line reverse camera fitted, also I now have a "boot pop up lid"! fitted too.

Nice day for a drive, not much traffic too, bonus!

I am interested in getting one of these fitted, can I ask who fitted it and the approximate cost?

It was done by V.W. Retrofit U.k  They are in Redditch in Birmingham.

They have a website (also one on facebook, with lots of pics of work theyve done...My car is on there! White G.T.I. showing the boot lid opening!).

On their website, it shows their prices (fitting is included in the price)  The boot  was £89  the hi line camera was £450...  Not particularly cheap of course...But I wanted them both done!

It was done in just over an hour too!

On the Mk8 the reversing camera is £315 from the factory, so £450 for a retrofit doesn't seem too mad to me. Especially since you're getting the hi-line version. If you're happy that they did a good job then it's money well spent 👍

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Paul70 on 04 August 2022, 21:52

Thanks Marley, appreciate the quick feedback.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Paul70 on 04 August 2022, 21:54

What other options are there? Are there two types of reversing camera?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 04 August 2022, 22:19

Quote from: Paul70 on 04 August 2022, 21:54

What other options are there? Are there two types of reversing camera?

https://forum.obdeleven.com/thread/8705/rear-view-camera

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Paul70 on 04 August 2022, 22:48

Quote from: madstaff on 04 August 2022, 22:19

Quote from: Paul70 on 04 August 2022, 21:54

What other options are there? Are there two types of reversing camera?

https://forum.obdeleven.com/thread/8705/rear-view-camera

Thanks Madstaff, great information.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: davo245 on 05 August 2022, 07:53

Quote from: damianmkv on 05 August 2022, 06:48

Sold the GTi and replaced it with an 8 Clubsport

Nice detailed comparison review reqd! :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: davo245 on 05 August 2022, 07:54

Quote from: Meister on 26 July 2022, 15:05

Just washed car before it goes into dealer tomorrow (never like it to go in dirty in case they wash it!). Found what appears to be a major oil leak under the engine.... so fingers crossed it is nothing major    :huh:


(https://i.postimg.cc/1typXsG3/MAIN-MAIN-MAIN-1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/5HkHkcKh)



(https://i.postimg.cc/28LBzVsx/MAIN-MAIN-MAIN-2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Xp3vL77Z)

What was the oil leak issue? All sorted?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Meister on 05 August 2022, 10:07

Quote from: davo245 on 05 August 2022, 07:54

Quote from: Meister on 26 July 2022, 15:05

Just washed car before it goes into dealer tomorrow (never like it to go in dirty in case they wash it!). Found what appears to be a major oil leak under the engine.... so fingers crossed it is nothing major    :huh:


(https://i.postimg.cc/1typXsG3/MAIN-MAIN-MAIN-1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/5HkHkcKh)

(https://i.postimg.cc/28LBzVsx/MAIN-MAIN-MAIN-2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Xp3vL77Z)

What was the oil leak issue? All sorted?

I have literally just got my car back after three days in the dealership... They removed the gearbox and it turned out to be quite a major job to replace the rear main crank seal. Apparently this is relatively common on Mk7/7.5s.

Thankfully my VW all-in warranty covered this fully, as would have been over a £2000 bill! Cannot recommend the all-in warranty enough!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Paul70 on 05 August 2022, 10:52

Quote from: Meister on 05 August 2022, 10:07

Quote from: davo245 on 05 August 2022, 07:54

Quote from: Meister on 26 July 2022, 15:05

Just washed car before it goes into dealer tomorrow (never like it to go in dirty in case they wash it!). Found what appears to be a major oil leak under the engine.... so fingers crossed it is nothing major    :huh:


(https://i.postimg.cc/1typXsG3/MAIN-MAIN-MAIN-1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/5HkHkcKh)

(https://i.postimg.cc/28LBzVsx/MAIN-MAIN-MAIN-2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Xp3vL77Z)

What was the oil leak issue? All sorted?

I have literally just got my car back after three days in the dealership... They removed the gearbox and it turned out to be quite a major job to replace the rear main crank seal. Apparently this is relatively common on Mk7/7.5s.

Thankfully my VW all-in warranty covered this fully, as would have been over a £2000 bill! Cannot recommend the all-in warranty enough!

Great that it was covered by the warranty. I would be interested to understand how the dealer calculated that cost. I would check your engine oil level too as they did not replace mine and it was just above minimum. Did they give you any route cause feedback? Mine was due to a blocked breather pipe.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 05 August 2022, 11:04

Quote from: Paul70 on 05 August 2022, 10:52

Great that it was covered by the warranty. I would be interested to understand how the dealer calculated that cost. I would check your engine oil level too as they did not replace mine and it was just above minimum. Did they give you any route cause feedback? Mine was due to a blocked breather pipe.

Just to give you a rough idea on time involved, when the dealer replaced my clutch they said the repair time for a clutch replacement was about 9 hours labour, as it included a 4 wheel alignment due the subframe being removed.

Once you've got the gearbox out and flyweel off, replacing the rear main seal is not a big job.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Paul70 on 05 August 2022, 12:05

 Completed a main service on mine with spark plug change and all filters. Now the car is approaching 6 years old and is a keeper, I’ve decided to service it myself. Quite enjoy doing it and saves money. I’ll keep all on the VW parts receipts for reference.

I was a little nervous about removing the coil packs but read it’s best to remove when the engine is hot and they came out no problem. Just wanted to pass that on in case people were put off doing this at home.

Spark plugs at 42K looked as good as new.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 05 August 2022, 12:14

I too like the idea of servicing the car myself, I have two services to go on the "all in one" package before I do it myself, it should have 15k miles and had 8 VW services carried out by then.

Paul70, if your next step is a stage 1 remap, what about the clutch on your car, will you see how it goes or fit an upgraded clutch assembly yourself beforehand?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Paul70 on 05 August 2022, 14:40

Quote from: clubsport on 05 August 2022, 12:14

I too like the idea of servicing the car myself, I have two services to go on the "all in one" package before I do it myself, it should have 15k miles and had 8 VW services carried out by then.

Paul70, if your next step is a stage 1 remap, what about the clutch on your car, will you see how it goes or fit an upgraded clutch assembly yourself beforehand?

I will get the clutch upgraded first but don’t know which clutch to go for. Apparently the Sachs is quite heavy so I am tempted by RTS but I’ve heard some bad press about those so still thinking about it. Would appreciate any feedback from other forum members on their experience.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 05 August 2022, 14:50

It makes sense to do the clutch first. The internet can scare monger, but I have heard a few tales of upgraded clutches having a detrimental effect on crank float?... Hard to judge as we have to assume a remapped car will be driven harder than a standard car and is it only stage 2 and above cars with 400+bhp which are affected?
I understand revo stage 1 is fairly kind to the clutch compared to other more aggresive maps?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Kpow99 on 05 August 2022, 15:09

Quote from: clubsport on 05 August 2022, 14:50

It makes sense to do the clutch first. The internet can scare monger, but I have heard a few tales of upgraded clutches having a detrimental effect on crank float?... Hard to judge as we have to assume a remapped car will be driven harder than a standard car and is it only stage 2 and above cars with 400+bhp which are affected?
I understand revo stage 1 is fairly kind to the clutch compared to other more aggresive maps?

Revo is kind, I have stage 1 and very happy and the DSG gearbox is perfect, not so good if you have a manual though!

https://www.onlyrevo.com/product-details/software/volkswagen/golf-vii/389/stage-1

and gearbox map

https://www.onlyrevo.com/product-details/software/volkswagen/golf-vii/389/dq381-tcu-software

That will be next for me.  Is sport manual mode when you kickdown you do get an almighty thump as you take off, a lot of fun but does make me wonder sometimes lol

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: chopper216 on 05 August 2022, 16:23

Quote from: Kpow99 on 05 August 2022, 15:09

Quote from: clubsport on 05 August 2022, 14:50

It makes sense to do the clutch first. The internet can scare monger, but I have heard a few tales of upgraded clutches having a detrimental effect on crank float?... Hard to judge as we have to assume a remapped car will be driven harder than a standard car and is it only stage 2 and above cars with 400+bhp which are affected?
I understand revo stage 1 is fairly kind to the clutch compared to other more aggresive maps?

Revo is kind, I have stage 1 and very happy and the DSG gearbox is perfect, not so good if you have a manual though!


https://www.onlyrevo.com/product-details/software/volkswagen/golf-vii/389/stage-1

and gearbox map

https://www.onlyrevo.com/product-details/software/volkswagen/golf-vii/389/dq381-tcu-software

That will be next for me.  Is sport manual mode when you kickdown you do get an almighty thump as you take off, a lot of fun but does make me wonder sometimes lol

I also have the Revo map, more than happy with it so far, chose it as I’d read it was a less aggressive tune compared to say APR. Look out for the Revo sales that pop up, usually around October, I’m considering the DSG tune next to get rid of the automatic kick down. There’s so many different opinions on maps that it can melt the head deciding.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Kpow99 on 06 August 2022, 21:41

This week be having paint correction… thanks to VW dealer I bought from giving a bucket and sponge to anyone, wheel refurb and ceramic coating applied 😁

This is paint now…

(https://i.postimg.cc/25bX8cC4/46-B46582-7-BA8-40-CB-BA33-BC6-FCBBD776-E.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/942BLBRM)

I will follow up Thursday night if all goes to plan.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Markee on 06 August 2022, 21:47

Quote from: Kpow99 on 06 August 2022, 21:41

This week be having paint correction… thanks to VW dealer I bought from giving a bucket and sponge to anyone, wheel refurb and ceramic coating applied 😁

This is paint now…

(https://i.postimg.cc/25bX8cC4/46-B46582-7-BA8-40-CB-BA33-BC6-FCBBD776-E.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/942BLBRM)

I will follow up Thursday night if all goes to plan.

Gotta love a dealership 'valet', hopefully they're footing the bill for it?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 07 August 2022, 12:10

After 1,600 miles I finally got round to expelling the dirt from mine, luckily the inside on needed the pro-nav wiped down and the rubber mats shook out  :smiley:

(https://i.postimg.cc/tgCHdxRW/IMG-4363.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/tsffp7x4)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 07 August 2022, 12:38

Looks great as ever!

We've a young sparrow that frequents our front garden and he really doesn't like his own reflection in my rear n/s window. He sits on the rubber seal staring at himself then flies up and down the glass furiously pecking at his reflection. Been doing it most days now for a couple of weeks. Whilst it is great fun to watch, the downside is the amount of small bird calling cards on my door....

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 08 August 2022, 11:19

Quote from: Watts on 07 August 2022, 12:38

Looks great as ever!

We've a young sparrow that frequents our front garden and he really doesn't like his own reflection in my rear n/s window. He sits on the rubber seal staring at himself then flies up and down the glass furiously pecking at his reflection. Been doing it most days now for a couple of weeks. Whilst it is great fun to watch, the downside is the amount of small bird calling cards on my door....

I have a similar sparrow problem, less so now. I used to park backwards in against a hedge when I worked in an office - the back of my Discovery 4 (with a very large and very dark tinted hatch glass) was covered in bird crap.
Washed and waxed mine over the weekend and it fairly gleams now.
(https://i.postimg.cc/5tfBTbn2/E01-B097-E-7-EBF-43-B7-96-FA-ECA84-FD41-CED.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/RWbJnrkk)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 08 August 2022, 11:47

If you wear a tweed jacket maybe someone from a shooting club will help you out with the sparrow problems  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 08 August 2022, 17:06

Quote from: willni on 08 August 2022, 11:47

If you wear a tweed jacket maybe someone from a shooting club will help you out with the sparrow problems  :wink:

I’m actually in a shooting club (no tweed jacket though), but shooting sparrows is a bit mean (and potentially illegal unless you have a valid reason)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: coolhandluke123 on 08 August 2022, 20:24

Unbolted the front seats and moved them out off the way so as to give the carpets a proper vacuum especially around the seat rails.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 08 August 2022, 20:49

How many coins did you find?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: coolhandluke123 on 08 August 2022, 21:05

Quote from: Exonian on 08 August 2022, 20:49

How many coins did you find?

None lol I'm to tight to let any get away.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Kpow99 on 09 August 2022, 13:45

Perfect colour scheme for back of the car 😁 TCR black, GTI red can’t wait 😊


(https://i.postimg.cc/C51c82Q4/87607523-1-A5-E-4-BC2-AA21-5-EFDCFB7-DFC2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/sQkPdTyB)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 09 August 2022, 18:07

Quote from: Kpow99 on 09 August 2022, 13:45

Perfect colour scheme for back of the car 😁 TCR black, GTI red can’t wait 😊


(https://i.postimg.cc/C51c82Q4/87607523-1-A5-E-4-BC2-AA21-5-EFDCFB7-DFC2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/sQkPdTyB)

The revo badges look exceptional!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Finglonga on 09 August 2022, 18:20

Had the wheels refurbished at last, went for dark grey as there are too many Black wheels about.

(https://i.imgur.com/6QmR2E5.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Kpow99 on 09 August 2022, 23:33

Quote from: willni on 09 August 2022, 18:07

Quote from: Kpow99 on 09 August 2022, 13:45

Perfect colour scheme for back of the car 😁 TCR black, GTI red can’t wait 😊


(https://i.postimg.cc/C51c82Q4/87607523-1-A5-E-4-BC2-AA21-5-EFDCFB7-DFC2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/sQkPdTyB)

The revo badges look exceptional!

Quality, better than just decals. Once it’s had its paint correction polish tomorrow and ceramic coating Thursday I can’t wait to see on the boot.

The side blades look just like GTI badges, not sure about changing those yet.


(https://i.postimg.cc/s2gx7Y4c/7-EB12-FC1-FC2-C-4-B36-BBA6-5-B4078-B9-D84-C.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ceefeesh on 10 August 2022, 01:11

 I knew I would get to use this somewhere! Jonny Smith of the Late Brake Show was the first person I heard refer to the wing badges as a ‘flitzer’. I checked. He’s right. I only learned that recently.

Quite an interesting (old) review. Flitzer at 9:17.  :nerd:

https://www.reddit.com/r/GolfGTI/comments/ik78fj/jonny_smith_driving_the_mk8_gti/

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 10 August 2022, 09:40

Quote from: Kpow99 on 09 August 2022, 23:33

Quality, better than just decals. Once it’s had its paint correction polish tomorrow and ceramic coating Thursday I can’t wait to see on the boot.

The side blades look just like GTI badges, not sure about changing those yet.


(https://i.postimg.cc/s2gx7Y4c/7-EB12-FC1-FC2-C-4-B36-BBA6-5-B4078-B9-D84-C.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

You might want to get the badges put on before the ceramic coating, it can affect the bond between the vhb tape and the paint.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Kpow99 on 10 August 2022, 20:23

Quote from: willni on 10 August 2022, 09:40

Quote from: Kpow99 on 09 August 2022, 23:33

Quality, better than just decals. Once it’s had its paint correction polish tomorrow and ceramic coating Thursday I can’t wait to see on the boot.

The side blades look just like GTI badges, not sure about changing those yet.


(https://i.postimg.cc/s2gx7Y4c/7-EB12-FC1-FC2-C-4-B36-BBA6-5-B4078-B9-D84-C.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

You might want to get the badges put on before the ceramic coating, it can affect the bond between the vhb tape and the paint.  :smiley:

Thanks. That’s what my guy is doing 😉

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Kpow99 on 11 August 2022, 16:33

It’s back! Was a hard job as some deep marks and said paint is really soft on this car, like a Jag he did earlier in the year but it’s so much better than before!

My main concern is my wife needs to use it tomorrow as clutch gone in her car and just had wheels refurbed to take out the gouges she’s out in before so I’m a little scared 😩

(https://i.postimg.cc/nLTDTNLP/16-BE6-B1-D-3-A4-C-478-D-96-BC-9-D025-DCD09-A8.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/t1ZJ4SW3)

(https://i.postimg.cc/2j10b7cD/3-AAEF26-B-6-FC4-4085-84-E2-9-F0-DDD5-D683-F.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ThXVBgv7)

(https://i.postimg.cc/PJvvXxQg/A44-E5-F9-E-35-A7-415-C-8-C20-101-AE9-C0-EF52.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/CnYxJwt7)

(https://i.postimg.cc/ZRRyQjBK/AFB3-AF6-D-2-E0-F-4098-9-F56-2-DD1047-E4-C02.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Y459G6zJ)

(https://i.postimg.cc/cH4QS0jW/B5-A0-C707-1-F77-48-DB-BD9-F-6895-E46695-E7.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/KKwK7Sxp)

(https://i.postimg.cc/sfbwpGqZ/EFD6-BB8-C-ACB3-4753-BD36-F43941110-B3-D.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/xqyvQ800)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 11 August 2022, 21:06

Looks great!

On a different note, what's it like with the stage 1?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Kpow99 on 11 August 2022, 21:54

Quote from: Watts on 11 August 2022, 21:06

Looks great!

On a different note, what's it like with the stage 1?

Well I’ve had it for about 18 months now and no issues and on the TCR….very very hot hatch! Pulls like a beast, even up steep hills just goes like it’s not there.

Well worth the upgrade and was just fine on insurance too.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Markee on 11 August 2022, 22:59

Well what seemed like the longest week and a half i finally got my TCR back. After fighting a losing battle with stone chips she went in for a full front end respray and PPF. Money well spent? Time will tell i guess lol.
(https://i.postimg.cc/7hMhTn21/20220811-222014.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/y3xsM9nW)
(https://i.postimg.cc/QCrVtyHx/20220811-222047.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Q90jYSQR)
(https://i.postimg.cc/dQ8LXwx7/20220811-222114.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/9zQmw5VV)

You know sometimes when you see something you can't unsee it? I had that but the bodyshop sorted it for a freebie for me. I won't say what it is as hopefully a picture speaks a thousand words  :grin:
Before
(https://i.postimg.cc/j2p9T7XG/20220517-161859.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/YLx8fjT3)
After
(https://i.postimg.cc/wvN79pxG/20220811-221936.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/HcpptFyw) 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 12 August 2022, 06:39

That would have driven me nuts😂

Car looks mint👍

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 12 August 2022, 09:11

Quote from: Kpow99 on 11 August 2022, 21:54

Well I’ve had it for about 18 months now and no issues and on the TCR….very very hot hatch! Pulls like a beast, even up steep hills just goes like it’s not there.

Well worth the upgrade and was just fine on insurance too.

Have you had the TCU remapped too?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 12 August 2022, 10:09

Quote from: Markee on 11 August 2022, 22:59

Well what seemed like the longest week and a half i finally got my TCR back. After fighting a losing battle with stone chips she went in for a full front end respray and PPF. Money well spent? Time will tell i guess lol.

Welcome to the PPF club, You'll feel silly for a month or two but 6 months+ on you'll think it's the best thing ever  :grin: Looks fantastic

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Kpow99 on 12 August 2022, 17:13

Quote from: Watts on 12 August 2022, 09:11

Quote from: Kpow99 on 11 August 2022, 21:54

Well I’ve had it for about 18 months now and no issues and on the TCR….very very hot hatch! Pulls like a beast, even up steep hills just goes like it’s not there.

Well worth the upgrade and was just fine on insurance too.

Have you had the TCU remapped too?

No. But I want to k ow more about what it will do for me before I go get that done. Ideally someone here that has but not sure how many people have had a stage 1 on a TCR.

DSG is obvious an amazing shifter and I’ve lived quite happily with stage 1 for all this time. I do wonder sometimes when in sport and shifter in M and cursing in 3 the kick down you get when you flatten it feels like someone has hit you up the rear! If the box map makes that quicker and smoother then I’ll probably go for it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Markee on 13 August 2022, 14:23

Quote from: willni on 12 August 2022, 10:09

Quote from: Markee on 11 August 2022, 22:59

Well what seemed like the longest week and a half i finally got my TCR back. After fighting a losing battle with stone chips she went in for a full front end respray and PPF. Money well spent? Time will tell i guess lol.

Welcome to the PPF club, You'll feel silly for a month or two but 6 months+ on you'll think it's the best thing ever  :grin: Looks fantastic

I'm well chuffed with it. Because having never had it before i had nothing to compare it so didn't know fully what it would look like, so i was a bit surprised that i could see parts of it on some edges (you can't see it anywhere else), for the money i paid i was expecting to see nothing lol. After chatting with the guys who installed it and them explaining how difficult it is with the tolerances etc you can understand why, they even did the headlights, which i wasn't expecting. Overall i am impressed with it and it's worth the outlay.


The mid-life crisis is continuing and in all my nearly 50 years i've just bought my first ever private plate, i didn't want to do it against me as my name is a bit boring and a little bit wanky so i went for the TCR lol. As it was too hot today to do anything (that's the excuse i'm using for not cutting the hedge!) i fitted said plates. My OCD knows that the rear plate is ever so slightly lower on the left compared to the right but i'll blame VW Marshall as i used the same holes they did when they put on their branded plate! I have the 'I' on my GTI badges sorted so i can live with a number plate that's slightly on the piss lol.
Big shout out to jv for sending me a plate surround, looks great on the TCR.
(https://i.postimg.cc/Hsgs7SSh/20220813-134821.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Wt5PB7cG)
(https://i.postimg.cc/MKmZ0yNK/20220813-134845.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/4mnTshXr)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Kz3vtCSd/20220813-134915.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/G8rCC7pQ)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Kpow99 on 13 August 2022, 16:08

Quote from: Markee on 13 August 2022, 14:23

Quote from: willni on 12 August 2022, 10:09

Quote from: Markee on 11 August 2022, 22:59

Well what seemed like the longest week and a half i finally got my TCR back. After fighting a losing battle with stone chips she went in for a full front end respray and PPF. Money well spent? Time will tell i guess lol.

Welcome to the PPF club, You'll feel silly for a month or two but 6 months+ on you'll think it's the best thing ever  :grin: Looks fantastic

I'm well chuffed with it. Because having never had it before i had nothing to compare it so didn't know fully what it would look like, so i was a bit surprised that i could see parts of it on some edges (you can't see it anywhere else), for the money i paid i was expecting to see nothing lol. After chatting with the guys who installed it and them explaining how difficult it is with the tolerances etc you can understand why, they even did the headlights, which i wasn't expecting. Overall i am impressed with it and it's worth the outlay.


The mid-life crisis is continuing and in all my nearly 50 years i've just bought my first ever private plate, i didn't want to do it against me as my name is a bit boring and a little bit wanky so i went for the TCR lol. As it was too hot today to do anything (that's the excuse i'm using for not cutting the hedge!) i fitted said plates. My OCD knows that the rear plate is ever so slightly lower on the left compared to the right but i'll blame VW Marshall as i used the same holes they did when they put on their branded plate! I have the 'I' on my GTI badges sorted so i can live with a number plate that's slightly on the piss lol.
Big shout out to jv for sending me a plate surround, looks great on the TCR.
(https://i.postimg.cc/Hsgs7SSh/20220813-134821.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Wt5PB7cG)
(https://i.postimg.cc/MKmZ0yNK/20220813-134845.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/4mnTshXr)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Kz3vtCSd/20220813-134915.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/G8rCC7pQ)

Me too…

(https://i.postimg.cc/wM6MvFB6/7-DA08999-937-A-45-A7-BD22-959-AEB0-C1733.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/PpRTVWZc)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 13 August 2022, 19:34

If you're using the number plate screws you should use the foam pad found on audis and other vw's (audi a1, a3, tiguan etc) to stop abrasion of the paintwork behind the numberplate.

I use foam tape to affix my numberplates which also stops it, if I have time I'll show you the damage it can cause.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Markee on 13 August 2022, 21:16

Quote from: willni on 13 August 2022, 19:34

If you're using the number plate screws you should use the foam pad found on audis and other vw's (audi a1, a3, tiguan etc) to stop abrasion of the paintwork behind the numberplate.

I use foam tape to affix my numberplates which also stops it, if I have time I'll show you the damage it can cause.

It's funny you should mention that, when i ordered the plates i ordered the fixing kit as well as it included the foam sticky pads as well. I didn't think about the abrasion side of it, it was more as a double way of securing the surround and plates  :grin: 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 14 August 2022, 08:09

Quote from: Markee on 13 August 2022, 21:16

Quote from: willni on 13 August 2022, 19:34

If you're using the number plate screws you should use the foam pad found on audis and other vw's (audi a1, a3, tiguan etc) to stop abrasion of the paintwork behind the numberplate.

I use foam tape to affix my numberplates which also stops it, if I have time I'll show you the damage it can cause.

It's funny you should mention that, when i ordered the plates i ordered the fixing kit as well as it included the foam sticky pads as well. I didn't think about the abrasion side of it, it was more as a double way of securing the surround and plates  :grin:

See below the abrasion line from unbacked numberplates, it's very common and £2 sticky pads do prevent it  :smiley: also the rest of the image because gloss (just corrected paint and wax nothing else).

(https://i.postimg.cc/yxsb6LLx/IMG-4444.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/YGD3bzKB)

(https://i.postimg.cc/Nj5P09k6/IMG-4448.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/TKvc7PS1)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 15 August 2022, 11:03

On my Mk2, I used some rubber tap washers to space the rear number plate off the tailgate. I did this so that it left a slight gap and any dust could be hosed out from behind the number plate, rather than getting trapped and turning into grinding paste.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: andy28 on 20 August 2022, 20:17

I’m pleased to say I’m back in a MK7!

I had a Clubsport #301 and loved contributing to this forum but after a couple of attempted thefts I traded it in for a Touareg 2.5 years ago. I have missed it ever since (the car and the forum  :smiley:) and rather than let the bad guys win I have bought another Clubsport.

This time it’s a 3 door manual in grey and she’s a beauty. 2 previous owners and only 17,000 miles.

I have become quite attached to the tank so we’re keeping that as the family car.

I’m glad to see a lot of familiar names, this is such a great forum!


(https://i.postimg.cc/Kz3B7FMs/BF3-D3-C60-2-A41-406-C-B057-BC5-B5954-E195.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/LYRJRcvz)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: jv on 20 August 2022, 20:34

 Excellent news, welcome back!  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 20 August 2022, 21:51

^^+1. Nice looking house too! CS looks great, hope you really enjoy it, brilliant cars!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: andy28 on 20 August 2022, 22:17

Thanks both, it’s good to be back!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 21 August 2022, 13:59

Welcome back  :smiley:
Pretty much all bases covered there, a big solid family bus and a lithe hatch for fun.
We’ll done for sticking two fingers up to those bipedal turds who get their kicks from stealing things.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: P_D15LEY on 23 August 2022, 14:42

I've just put the original springs back on the car , I found the eibach pro springs and 19in wheels , didn't make for a comfortable ride .

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 23 August 2022, 14:55

Quote from: P_D15LEY on 23 August 2022, 14:42

I've just put the original springs back on the car , I found the eibach pro springs and 19in wheels , didn't make for a comfortable ride .

You passed me on the Exeter bypass yesterday. I was the one in the Clubsport with lowered suspension courtesy of a tonne of my son’s junk in the back.

Previous experience over many years has led me to accept that UK roads and lowering springs aren’t a great combo unless you spend four figure sums on top end matched spring and damper kits that don’t have firm springs. Or if you take out a mortgage for a set of Öhlins. But the latter are far too nice to fit to a car, much better on motorbikes where you can actually admire the engineering.

Mk7’s sit reasonably low anyway. Just chuck a few bags of cement and ballast in the boot, works for me!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: P_D15LEY on 23 August 2022, 15:03

You passed me on the Exeter bypass yesterday. I was the one in the Clubsport with lowered suspension courtesy of a tonne of my son’s junk in the back,


That wasn't me that was my sister taking it to get the springs done..

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 23 August 2022, 16:14

Ahh, I didn’t actually see who was driving, I saw the wheels and then the plate and then whooooosh, it was gone!  :laugh:
The traffic was far too heavy for any of that in reality.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: o`Neil on 24 August 2022, 10:19

Quote from: P_D15LEY on 23 August 2022, 15:03

That wasn't me that was my sister taking it to get the springs done..

I think I know your sister  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: andy28 on 24 August 2022, 10:37

Thanks Exonian, much appreciated! I've enjoyed reading about your new Clubsport too

Quote from: Exonian on 21 August 2022, 13:59

Welcome back  :smiley:
Pretty much all bases covered there, a big solid family bus and a lithe hatch for fun.
We’ll done for sticking two fingers up to those bipedal turds who get their kicks from stealing things.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Markee on 24 August 2022, 22:16

Finally joined the 'swoopy' club to match the rears, i had to wait a few days due to this (thanks Amazon!)
(https://i.postimg.cc/52CckCCT/20220821-122701.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/fVDgVk5f)

You don't realise how poor the standard one's are until the new ones are fitted. (can just make out the orange at each end!)
(https://i.postimg.cc/X7X6dh7V/20220821-112846-0.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/vcRKd0Vj)
New ones fitted.
(https://i.postimg.cc/rFbXJJK5/20220824-183724.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/tYhMRFdg)

Shout out to everyone that recommended the Osram ones  :wink:

Also changed the cabin filter which was pretty manky and upside down, good job they don't have directional arrows printed on them  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Paul70 on 27 August 2022, 12:53

Rotated my wheels when the car was up on axle stands. PS4S tyres are holding out really well and very little difference in the wear between front and rear. Followed the advice from a previous post, switching the backs to different sides when transferring to the front and transferring the fronts to the back on the same side.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rowlers on 27 August 2022, 22:36

Had App-Connect activated

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: P_D15LEY on 28 August 2022, 08:46

Quote from: o`Neil on 24 August 2022, 10:19

Quote from: P_D15LEY on 23 August 2022, 15:03

That wasn't me that was my sister taking it to get the springs done..

I think I know your sister  :wink:

I’m sorry

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: o`Neil on 28 August 2022, 17:07

Quote from: P_D15LEY on 28 August 2022, 08:46

Quote from: o`Neil on 24 August 2022, 10:19

Quote from: P_D15LEY on 23 August 2022, 15:03

That wasn't me that was my sister taking it to get the springs done..

I think I know your sister  :wink:

 

I’m sorry

 :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 09 September 2022, 17:08

Took mine in for a second go to repair a puncture but the tyre has had it. So, even with 4mm left on the fronts and 6mm on the rears (great wear over 25k miles), I put my big boy pants on, took a very deep breath and ordered 4 Goodyear Asymmetric 6. I really wanted PS4S as they were great on a previous car but given this unplanned expense, the Goodyears being very well rated and £70 cheaper, I thought I'd give them a spin.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: andy28 on 10 September 2022, 12:53

Cheers Watts, I think I’m going to need some soon so I’ll take a look at the Goodyears - did they replace the Potenzas as the stock tyres when the TCR came out?

Edit - sorry I thought you were replacing like for like but I’ve read it properly now… I’d still be keen to hear how you get on with them though

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: andy28 on 10 September 2022, 12:59

I saw this on Instagram and thought it was a nice touch so I got one for mine from eBay. It doesn’t make it a CSS and we have the ongoing debate on how many Clubsport Edition 40s came to the UK (much lower number than 1,000) but I like it.

Excuse the dust  :embarrassed:

(https://i.postimg.cc/Gtfst7Sj/569249-C3-F8-B0-4-A79-8-B24-4360293-DFA6-B.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/8fhCnHGF)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Paul70 on 10 September 2022, 13:03

Quote from: andy28 on 10 September 2022, 12:59

I saw this on Instagram and thought it was a nice touch so I got one for mine from eBay. It doesn’t make it a CSS and we have the ongoing debate on how many Clubsport Edition 40s came to the UK (much lower number than 1,000) but I like it.

Excuse the dust  :embarrassed:

(https://i.postimg.cc/Gtfst7Sj/569249-C3-F8-B0-4-A79-8-B24-4360293-DFA6-B.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/8fhCnHGF)

That looks great! Agree the 1000 looks good. Can you send the link please?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 10 September 2022, 13:08

The numbered plaque looks good, I thought there was some confusion on the number of UK ED 40 cars actually sold. Is it definitively 1000 UK cars?

I reall there being over 2K Ed30 sold when we were told the target number was likely to be 1500?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: TurboTrev on 10 September 2022, 13:53

Quote from: clubsport on 10 September 2022, 13:08

The numbered plaque looks good, I thought there was some confusion on the number of UK ED 40 cars actually sold. Is it definitively 1000 UK cars?

I reall there being over 2K Ed30 sold when we were told the target number was likely to be 1500?

Back in July 2017, jjgreenwood, forum member and sales manager at Inchape, contacted VWUK and they confirmed 570 were imported.  4th post down on this link: https://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=280173.150

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: andy28 on 10 September 2022, 17:16

Here’s the link, it was £9 including postage

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/174948260697?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=CCYhYe55Ri2&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=A6d1HibXRWi&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Not sure if he will do /570 but you could ask  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 10 September 2022, 17:44

Quote from: TurboTrev on 10 September 2022, 13:53

Quote from: clubsport on 10 September 2022, 13:08

The numbered plaque looks good, I thought there was some confusion on the number of UK ED 40 cars actually sold. Is it definitively 1000 UK cars?

I reall there being over 2K Ed30 sold when we were told the target number was likely to be 1500?

Back in July 2017, jjgreenwood, forum member and sales manager at Inchape, contacted VWUK and they confirmed 570 were imported.  4th post down on this link: https://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=280173.150

Thanks for the clarification. When you break that down into 3/5 door and manual/Dsg configurations, they are quite a rare car? :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 11 September 2022, 18:52

Quote from: andy28 on 10 September 2022, 12:53

Cheers Watts, I think I’m going to need some soon so I’ll take a look at the Goodyears - did they replace the Potenzas as the stock tyres when the TCR came out?

Edit - sorry I thought you were replacing like for like but I’ve read it properly now… I’d still be keen to hear how you get on with them though

Will do, they should be getting fitted tomorrow morning then I head off to visit family in Norfolk for a couple of days so should get an idea of motorway, A and B road behaviours.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 12 September 2022, 10:26

I've changed my mind on tyres and have ordered PS4S instead. Got a great deal on Blackcircles and I really wanted those for the superb grip, comfort and the sidewall protection which can save the odd alloy graze.... They'll be fitted on Thursday.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: andy28 on 12 September 2022, 12:59

Quote from: Watts on 12 September 2022, 10:26

I've changed my mind on tyres and have ordered PS4S instead. Got a great deal on Blackcircles and I really wanted those for the superb grip, comfort and the sidewall protection which can save the odd alloy graze.... They'll be fitted on Thursday.

Can't go wrong with PS4S!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: andy28 on 12 September 2022, 13:05

I ordered a D-Dock this morning (essentially a tailormade phone dock for the compartment in front of the gear stick) after an email update overnight to say the right hand drive versions were back in stock. I think it will be a while before it arrives from the US but I'll update when it's fitted.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rowlers on 12 September 2022, 16:49

Quote from: andy28 on 12 September 2022, 13:05

I ordered a D-Dock this morning (essentially a tailormade phone dock for the compartment in front of the gear stick) after an email update overnight to say the right hand drive versions were back in stock. I think it will be a while before it arrives from the US but I'll update when it's fitted.

Love that, but the price is very off putting.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 12 September 2022, 16:55

Quote from: andy28 on 12 September 2022, 12:59

Quote from: Watts on 12 September 2022, 10:26

I've changed my mind on tyres and have ordered PS4S instead. Got a great deal on Blackcircles and I really wanted those for the superb grip, comfort and the sidewall protection which can save the odd alloy graze.... They'll be fitted on Thursday.

Can't go wrong with PS4S!

Exactly what I thought!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: andy28 on 12 September 2022, 17:38

Quote from: rowlers on 12 September 2022, 16:49

Quote from: andy28 on 12 September 2022, 13:05

I ordered a D-Dock this morning (essentially a tailormade phone dock for the compartment in front of the gear stick) after an email update overnight to say the right hand drive versions were back in stock. I think it will be a while before it arrives from the US but I'll update when it's fitted.

Love that, but the price is very off putting.

Yeah they're not cheap are they (plus it was another $25 for postage and I suspect I'll get hit for duty too). I have read very good things though so I really hope it's worth it!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 13 September 2022, 08:40

Just looked at the D Dock fitting video - once fitted, how do you manage changing the fitting assuming you get a different sized phone?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: andy28 on 13 September 2022, 09:03

Quote from: Adam T7 on 13 September 2022, 08:40

Just looked at the D Dock fitting video - once fitted, how do you manage changing the fitting assuming you get a different sized phone?

I thought the same Adam T7 as I like to change my phone pretty regularly. From what I have read, a lot of people aren't using the fixing tape (or are using velcro as an alternative) so that it's easier to take out and change the width if needed. I thought I would start off without anything and see if it stays put when taking the phone in and out.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 13 September 2022, 09:09

Yeah, that looks ridiculously expensive for something that looks like its been 3D printed at home. I have a 3D printer and I reckon knocking something like that up wasn't that hard! Not for, what, 90 quid after shipping? Christ

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: andy28 on 13 September 2022, 09:16

Quote from: sjw on 13 September 2022, 09:09

Yeah, that looks ridiculously expensive for something that looks like its been 3D printed at home. I have a 3D printer and I reckon knocking something like that up wasn't that hard! Not for, what, 90 quid after shipping? Christ

I don’t have a 3d printer or even know where to start but if it would nice to have an option in the UK. Unfortunately it was even dearer than that with the poor GBP/USD rate at the minute  :embarrassed:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 13 September 2022, 10:28

Maybe I'll give it a go at some point. It is something I actually considered back when I first got my car 4 years ago, and it would be nice. It's the only thing I really use that cubby for, and I'd plug my phone in a lot more if I didn't have to faff with the cable. An advanced version that also allowed proper, full speed charging would be nice as well.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rowlers on 13 September 2022, 13:00

For interest, I found this:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2752368

I'm getting it printed locally for £20. I'll report back as to how it fits...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 13 September 2022, 15:05

Or just spec your car with the genuine wireless charging option....  :whistle: :whistle:


(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52355316495_1b957fb7d2_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2nLsFyB)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 13 September 2022, 15:09

And how does that help with Android Auto?  :whistle: :whistle: :whistle: :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 13 September 2022, 16:43

Could get a wireless carplay dongle for it

Retrofit for the wireless charger https://www.vw-retrofit.co.uk/product/golf-mk7-wireless-charger/

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 13 September 2022, 17:16

Cheaper to buy the D-Dock...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 13 September 2022, 22:32

Quote from: sjw on 13 September 2022, 17:16

Cheaper to buy the D-Dock...

At £90 odd for the D-dock and add on postage and import duties, wouldn't be far from the genuine item which doesn't look horrendous...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 14 September 2022, 10:18

Quote from: willni on 13 September 2022, 22:32

Quote from: sjw on 13 September 2022, 17:16

Cheaper to buy the D-Dock...

At £90 odd for the D-dock and add on postage and import duties, wouldn't be far from the genuine item which doesn't look horrendous...

I'd love to know where £86 + VAT (no import duty, it's under £135) plus minimal shipping is "not far" from £150 for the genuine item plus a wireless AA adapter.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 14 September 2022, 11:24

Anyway, pricing disagreements aside, maybe the best way to go about this is a wireless charger from Amazon and a wireless carplay dongle. I quite like the cupholder cover as a place to put my phone, and I've often wondered about experimenting with getting a charging coil on the underside of that (also being able to be slid away). I think that would be pretty slick.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 15 September 2022, 13:21

Had 4 new PS4S fitted today. They'll be getting a good run up north on Saturday when we go on holiday to Yorkshire.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 15 September 2022, 15:42

Quote from: sjw on 14 September 2022, 11:24

Anyway, pricing disagreements aside, maybe the best way to go about this is a wireless charger from Amazon and a wireless carplay dongle. I quite like the cupholder cover as a place to put my phone, and I've often wondered about experimenting with getting a charging coil on the underside of that (also being able to be slid away). I think that would be pretty slick.

I just plug my phone into the USB port in the dash cubby and then choose if I want CarPlay or not?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: symonh2000 on 18 September 2022, 19:29

I checked my tyre pressures today, and found this bulge in the tyre.

it has been an expensive month as the insurance also had to be renewed.

I know that the wheels are dirty but I lost enthusiasm for doing it after this.


(https://i.postimg.cc/L4gCKh44/IMG-20220918-142812.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/7bDMSHTj)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 18 September 2022, 21:58

Quote from: symonh2000 on 18 September 2022, 19:29

I checked my tyre pressures today, and found this bulge in the tyre.

it has been an expensive month as the insurance also had to be renewed.

I know how you feel. I just renewed my insurance and replaced all four tyres. Really looking forward to my CC bill...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: symonh2000 on 18 September 2022, 22:34

I had to buy my daughter some computer stuff for Uni as well, so my credit card is certainly going to have grey hairs this month.

At least it was only two tyres not 4 needed.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: andy28 on 19 September 2022, 17:35

I fitted my d-dock and I’m really happy with it. I agree that it’s expensive and not for everyone but it will make using CarPlay easier for me. Wireless CarPlay would definitely be more convenient (we have it in another car and my phone doesn’t come out of my pocket as the battery drain doesn’t seem as bad as thought) but the reviews on the dongles were mixed.

I haven’t used the fixing tape but the dock does move when I take the phone out (if I don’t use my other hand to hold the dock in place). Danny (the guy who makes them) says that you can still take the dock out once it’s stuck in but it will take some wiggling. I’m going to see if the width and height are all good for a week or so and maybe try some velcro first.


(https://i.postimg.cc/MThtLp3X/626-F2718-BBBE-4-E98-9391-E4301-DB56-F6-F.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ZBxrB4Sh)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rowlers on 20 September 2022, 13:04

Took a little bit of fiddling, but it's working really well now:
£22 for the print, a little of my time and £6 for a 90degree usb cable.

(https://i.postimg.cc/Px3PL94S/IMG-20220920-130152.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/CB8FXv98)

(https://i.postimg.cc/rmFDwMSd/IMG-20220920-130201.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/xkhfsrpY)

(https://i.postimg.cc/bvPG4Qr9/IMG-20220920-130207.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/yDfYZ3FD)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: andy28 on 20 September 2022, 13:18

Nice, a much more affordable option! Glad it’s worked out rowlers

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 28 September 2022, 15:17

Finally changed over to the private plate I bought back in Feb/Mar. I went for a pressed aluminium short plate for the euro look. Now I just need to figure out how to fill in the giant holes that the old mount left. Has anyone done similar and had good results? I don't really want to go for a plug type thing, I'd rather do it properly with touch-up paint and some sort of filler.

(https://thumbsnap.com/i/zxRntxny.jpg)

Minus the holes, looks much better IMHO

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 01 October 2022, 13:11

After ignoring the paintwork for 3 weeks and the inside for 2 months I finally got round to tidying it up, mostly because I had to remove my exhaust tips to get new ones under warranty (aftermarket).

(https://i.postimg.cc/xTgjtfSQ/IMG-4964.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/dLkK0K1N)

(https://i.postimg.cc/1RCYH2YT/IMG-4966.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/s1Wcf6z9)

(https://i.postimg.cc/xjcBW9HY/IMG-4971.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/23NHWR2X)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 01 October 2022, 13:58

Quote from: willni on 01 October 2022, 13:11

After ignoring the paintwork for 3 weeks and the inside for 2 months I finally got round to tidying it up, mostly because I had to remove my exhaust tips to get new ones under warranty (aftermarket).

I was hoping to see some ‘before’ pictures :smiley:; I don’t think I’ve ever seen your car looking anything other than incredibly clean inside and out.

Dirty car pictures next time please! :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ceefeesh on 01 October 2022, 17:58

I like the centre caps.  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 01 October 2022, 19:54

Quote from: SRGTD on 01 October 2022, 13:58

Quote from: willni on 01 October 2022, 13:11

After ignoring the paintwork for 3 weeks and the inside for 2 months I finally got round to tidying it up, mostly because I had to remove my exhaust tips to get new ones under warranty (aftermarket).

I was hoping to see some ‘before’ pictures :smiley:; I don’t think I’ve ever seen your car looking anything other than incredibly clean inside and out.

Dirty car pictures next time please! :grin:

Well if it helps I hadn't washed it for 4 weeks and a family walked past it and said "look how clean that golf is", while I was sitting it with the sunroof open... Missing the good weather already  :cry:

It's actually got a few light swirls at the minute which are taking all my patience to not repolish and receramic coat it  :shocked: but can wait for another year...or so I say  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 01 October 2022, 21:47

Quote from: willni on 01 October 2022, 19:54

Quote from: SRGTD on 01 October 2022, 13:58

Quote from: willni on 01 October 2022, 13:11

After ignoring the paintwork for 3 weeks and the inside for 2 months I finally got round to tidying it up, mostly because I had to remove my exhaust tips to get new ones under warranty (aftermarket).

I was hoping to see some ‘before’ pictures :smiley:; I don’t think I’ve ever seen your car looking anything other than incredibly clean inside and out.

Dirty car pictures next time please! :grin:

Well if it helps I hadn't washed it for 4 weeks and a family walked past it and said "look how clean that golf is", while I was sitting it with the sunroof open... Missing the good weather already  :cry:

It's actually got a few light swirls at the minute which are taking all my patience to not repolish and receramic coat it  :shocked: but can wait for another year...or so I say  :whistle:

It’s funny how one person’s clean is another person’s dirty :grin:.

My car also has some light swirling but being white, I’m probably the only person who notifies the swirls. I was toying with getting my DA out a few weeks ago and giving mine a polish but it’ll have to wait until the springtime now.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rowlers on 02 October 2022, 18:40

Quote from: SRGTD on 01 October 2022, 21:47

My car also has some light swirling but being white, I’m probably the only person who notifies the swirls. I was toying with getting my DA out a few weeks ago and giving mine a polish but it’ll have to wait until the springtime now.

MIne has light swirling too, but you really need to look closely to see them. I did go over it with my DA a few months back but only used AG SRP, so its effect was minimal. It can wait until spring and ill go over it again with Megs Ultimate.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 02 October 2022, 19:12

Fairly sure mine will have swirls but it's so long since it's been washed I can't tell....

Should've had a pre-winter thorough clean and wax last week but time got away from me and nothing done at all. Getting to the point where I may have to consider getting a pro in.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 03 October 2022, 09:35

Drove from Sunderland to Loch Lomond on Saturday and then Loch Lomond to Portree on Skye yesterday. 41mpg from a TCR with a fair few spirited over takings 👍

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: symonh2000 on 08 October 2022, 12:51

I have just removed this blighter from the expansion tank.

It was in really good condition to be fair, but if it isn't there it cannot cause any problems...

(https://i.postimg.cc/nLGBNKQ0/DSC04547.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 08 October 2022, 15:15

Took my cherished plate off the GTI……….

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 08 October 2022, 15:26

Quote from: Sootchucker on 08 October 2022, 15:15

Took my cherished plate off the GTI……….

Are you moving your car on then?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 08 October 2022, 16:58

Quote from: Sootchucker on 08 October 2022, 15:15

Took my cherished plate off the GTI……….

I swapped tanks on mine so I didn’t have to drag it out, cost me about £20

EDIT - Doh - quoted wrong post - clearly meant the post with the silica bag.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: symonh2000 on 08 October 2022, 17:49

Quote from: Adam T7 on 08 October 2022, 16:58

Quote from: Sootchucker on 08 October 2022, 15:15

Took my cherished plate off the GTI……….

I swapped tanks on mine so I didn’t have to drag it out, cost me about £20

EDIT - Doh - quoted wrong post - clearly meant the post with the silica bag.

I thought about doing that but it is an easy job to remove it. I got a finger in there to move it within reach and then grabbed it with a pair of my fishing forceps.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 08 October 2022, 17:54

I was just worried in case I ripped it when I pulled it out, clearly yours was ok👍

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: symonh2000 on 08 October 2022, 18:28

I was a bit worried, but you can clamp the bottom hose or drain and remove the tank to remove it then put it back on again.

Either way you can save the money by not buying a new tank. :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB73 on 08 October 2022, 18:36

Quote from: symonh2000 on 08 October 2022, 12:51

I have just removed this blighter from the expansion tank.

It was in really good condition to be fair, but if it isn't there it cannot cause any problems...

(https://i.postimg.cc/nLGBNKQ0/DSC04547.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Probably a stupid question but what are the benefits for removing this? I’m new to vw ownership so thought I’d ask

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: symonh2000 on 08 October 2022, 18:53

Occasionally they can split, and the contents then finds it's way into the heater matrix. That causes it to block and it is a big job (dashboard out) to fix it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 08 October 2022, 20:02

Quote from: JB73 on 08 October 2022, 18:36

Probably a stupid question but what are the benefits for removing this? I’m new to vw ownership so thought I’d ask

https://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=288480.0

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB73 on 08 October 2022, 20:43

Thanks, I’ll have a read through that

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Yusee on 08 October 2022, 22:11

Mk7 Gti features in an autocar piece this week, in an article about “ cars I should’ve bought “.

The writer ran a basic spec 3 door manual gti as a long termer for the magazine, and regrets not having bought it.

I washed mine today, and threw on a coat of turtle wax ceramic spray. My enthusiasm for this car hasn’t reduced in nearly 4 years ownership.
Everyone should own a golf.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 09 October 2022, 10:49

Quote from: Watts on 08 October 2022, 15:26

Quote from: Sootchucker on 08 October 2022, 15:15

Took my cherished plate off the GTI……….

Are you moving your car on then?

Yes, sadly after 4 1/2 years with the brilliant GTI and 9 years in 3 different MK7’s my time in a Golf will be coming to an end soon (around Dec time ish).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 09 October 2022, 11:11

Quote from: Sootchucker on 09 October 2022, 10:49

Yes, sadly after 4 1/2 years with the brilliant GTI and 9 years in 3 different MK7’s my time in a Golf will be coming to an end soon (around Dec time ish).

Lovely example your car, hopefully someone into Golf's will buy it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 09 October 2022, 12:04

Quote from: Sootchucker on 09 October 2022, 10:49

Quote from: Watts on 08 October 2022, 15:26

Quote from: Sootchucker on 08 October 2022, 15:15

Took my cherished plate off the GTI……….

Are you moving your car on then?

Yes, sadly after 4 1/2 years with the brilliant GTI and 9 years in 3 different MK7’s my time in a Golf will be coming to an end soon (around Dec time ish).

What will you be replacing it with?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 09 October 2022, 16:46

Decent wash today, power washed, Autoglym Polar Blast snow foam, power wash off, wash with Meguiars Ultimate Wash and Wax, power wash off and then a wax with Autoglym Rapid Ceramic Spray. Now a cold Stella or two.


(https://i.postimg.cc/D0xtWMJW/907-B0-D86-FF70-4-B19-B9-D3-A4-AF0-EB780-C4.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/fS0Hp5vZ)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Rudedog on 09 October 2022, 18:11

Sounds great.... where I am we still have the prospect of a hosepipe ban right into 2023  :angry:

Not quite the same just with a couple of buckets.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 09 October 2022, 18:22

One of the benefits of living in the North West - lots of water, and it’s not hard - fewer water spots😄

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 09 October 2022, 22:22

Quote from: SRGTD on 09 October 2022, 12:04

Quote from: Sootchucker on 09 October 2022, 10:49

Quote from: Watts on 08 October 2022, 15:26

Quote from: Sootchucker on 08 October 2022, 15:15

Took my cherished plate off the GTI……….

Are you moving your car on then?

Yes, sadly after 4 1/2 years with the brilliant GTI and 9 years in 3 different MK7’s my time in a Golf will be coming to an end soon (around Dec time ish).

What will you be replacing it with?

Well to be honest I’ve looked at loads of motors, Audi, BMW, Kia, Hyundai, Toyota etc. I know it won’t be everyone’s cup of tea but as I’ll be 60 in a few months and the joints have started creaking, I’ve been wanting something taller, so an SUV - yes I know..I know

Anyway, after looking at  nearly 10 different brands, I settled back into what I know, so it had to be a Tiguan. TBH I’d been considering one for a few years now. Wanting a last bash in an ICE car before we are all forced to drive milk floats, so it’s a 2.0l petrol R-Line 4 motion in Nightshade blue metallic, but as is the case with all my cards, it’s optioned to the hilt  ;D ;D

Supposedly it was meant to be built last week (not heard if it was or not), but dealer is expecting it sometime in November / very early December. Love the MK7 but just fancied a change after nearly 10 years in them and the MK8 I’m afraid still isn’t doing it for me. I’ll still be around as the Tiggy and the Golf share a lot in common, and of course I’ll post some images when it’s here.

Should hopefully look something like this if it ever turns up

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51016241312_36fd9516d6_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kJ8zas)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 09 October 2022, 22:39

That looks great Sootchucker! Good to hear that you will continue to contribute :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 10 October 2022, 07:46

My BIL has one, great car.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 10 October 2022, 08:22

TBH, it's the most unsure I've ever been about swapping cars. As much as I've been in MK7 Golf for nearly 10 years (and a Golf full stop since 2007), it's still a brilliant car, and the pessimist part of me keeps saying, what if the Tiguan isn't as good as the GTI, what if it isn't as reliable, what if it arrives damaged or scratched and I've sold the GTI in the meantime........I know, I'm seriously overthinking this.

I just hope the Tiguan ends up being everything I expect of it.  ;D ;D

Forgot to say, nearer the time, I'll have some bits off the GTI for sale, i.e. Front lower engine cover, pair of underseat drawers & the rear suspension wishbone aerodynamic covers / protectors.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 10 October 2022, 08:34

My BIL was desperate to get a GTI but my sister talked him out of it😳
A tree then fell on his Qashqui which made him look for something similar so he bought a Tiguan.
He has had absolutely no issues with it apart from kerbing his n/s alloy on the kerb outside my house day after picking it up☹️

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 10 October 2022, 08:44

ouch !!! I've gone with the area view cameras on the Tiguan for that very reason - so I can see the kerbs when parking !

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 10 October 2022, 10:34

Quote from: Watts on 09 October 2022, 22:39

That looks great Sootchucker! Good to hear that you will continue to contribute :smiley:

Agree - it looks really nice :cool:. I love the colour.

I think VW did a much better job with the front end styling of the current Tiguan than they did with the mk8 Golf. The Tiguan is a very good looking car but IMHO the mk8 Golf is just plain butt ugly even though both cars share the same / similar styling cues (apologies to mk8 owners - it’s just my opinion and we don’t all like the same things :whistle:).

Look forward to seeing pictures when you’ve taken delivery.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 10 October 2022, 10:49

The only thing that pi55ed me off a little bit with the Tiguan (and the reason why I very nearly discounted it), was that on the pre-facelift models (so 2020 and earlier), the run out R-Lines came with Pano Sunroof, Area view cameras, powered tailgate etc all as standard, whereas on the current facelift model they are all back on the options list.

If it hadn't of been for the crazy discount offered last year by Drive the deal and the VW finance contribution (amounting to nearly £8500 off the list price), I probably wouldn't' have gone for it. As the discount was so hefty (although not that you could get that today), I went a bit mad with the options. So, when the car arrives it (should) have:

Pano Roof, Keyless with Powered Tailgate, Area View Cameras, Heads Up display, Adaptive chassis Control, IQ Lights front and rear (so fully adaptive like the GTI), Wireless Charging, Harmon Karden HI-Fi, Heated Windscreen, Discover Nav Pro, spare wheel with variable boot floor (yes this is an option as well), Winter pack with heated rear seats and electronic tyre pressure monitoring.

I was like you over the MK8, never hated it par-se but it never set my world alight like the MK7 (and especially the MK7.5) did. Although I do have to say, one of my neighbours recently sold his Range Rover and now has a brand new MK8 Golf R in Lapis, with the 19" Estoril alloys and a raft of options including Leather, Pano Roof, Heads up etc. and it does look absolutely gorgeous. Trouble is he said it listed at over £50k and he still paid £48k for it - for a Golf !!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 10 October 2022, 10:58

Did your neighbour's MK8 also come with the multitude of software faults that VW now include for free?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 10 October 2022, 16:41

Quote from: Sootchucker on 10 October 2022, 08:22

Forgot to say, nearer the time, I'll have some bits off the GTI for sale, i.e. Front lower engine cover, pair of underseat drawers & the rear suspension wishbone aerodynamic covers / protectors.

May be interested in the engine cover and wishbone aero depending on price.  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 11 October 2022, 12:39

Quote from: Sootchucker on 09 October 2022, 22:22

Anyway, after looking at  nearly 10 different brands, I settled back into what I know, so it had to be a Tiguan. TBH I’d been considering one for a few years now. Wanting a last bash in an ICE car before we are all forced to drive milk floats, so it’s a 2.0l petrol R-Line 4 motion in Nightshade blue metallic, but as is the case with all my cards, it’s optioned to the hilt  ;D ;D

I like a Tig. We had a Mk1 R-Line Edition and replaced it last year with a TDI 200 Elegance in Kings Red. It was a car from stock so got a really good deal before prices went silly. Luckily the only options were the paint and tow bar, which just snuck it under the list price of £40k bar.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 12 October 2022, 14:34

Got a new OEM heated windscreen put in by Autoglass. Got hit by a stone/rock if you're wondering.

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Paul70 on 12 October 2022, 17:31

Quote from: willni on 12 October 2022, 14:34

Got a new OEM heated windscreen put in by Autoglass. Got hit by a stone/rock if you're wondering.

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Hi Will, what was the lead time please, as I need to get mine replaced in the next few weeks?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 12 October 2022, 17:34

Quote from: Paul70 on 12 October 2022, 17:31

Hi Will, what was the lead time please, as I need to get mine replaced in the next few weeks?

I think it was 2 weeks, strangely I was also the 2nd mk7 heated windscreen that the fitter had done in the same day who said it's a very rare option.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Paul70 on 12 October 2022, 18:30

Quote from: willni on 12 October 2022, 17:34

Quote from: Paul70 on 12 October 2022, 17:31

Hi Will, what was the lead time please, as I need to get mine replaced in the next few weeks?

I think it was 2 weeks, strangely I was also the 2nd mk7 heated windscreen that the fitter had done in the same day who said it's a very rare option.

Thank you for the quick feedback Will

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB73 on 15 October 2022, 20:28

Decided to assign a new numberplate, so fitted them today.


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Cheers Jason

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 19 October 2022, 15:40

Gave it a good wash today, first since March... Two snow foams, a thorough wash and dry and some tar removal. It really needs another go with some iron fallout remover but that'll have to wait for the Spring. Two coats of wax should keep it protected over Winter.

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 19 October 2022, 16:20

Quote from: Watts on 19 October 2022, 15:40

Gave it a good wash today, first since March... Two snow foams, a thorough wash and dry and some tar removal. It really needs another go with some iron fallout remover but that'll have to wait for the Spring. Two coats of wax should keep it protected over Winter.

Good effort @Watts. There’s something quite satisfying about cleaning a dirty car and seeing looking nice and clean again, especially if it’s been some time since it was last cleaned :cool:.

I gave mine a quick waxing a couple of months ago and the paintwork felt a little rough at the time, so it really does need decontaminating. Like you, I’ll probably be leaving it now until the springtime.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dfm on 19 October 2022, 17:18

Fancy doing mine @Watts?  :grin:

I think Chris Harris has just picked up Mk 7/7.5 according to his instagram.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 19 October 2022, 18:01

Quote from: dfm on 19 October 2022, 17:18

Fancy doing mine @Watts?  :grin:

Not sure you'd want my slap dash approach to cleaning let loose on your pride and joy! :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 19 October 2022, 18:08

Quote from: SRGTD on 19 October 2022, 16:20

Good effort @Watts. There’s something quite satisfying about cleaning a dirty car and seeing looking nice and clean again, especially if it’s been some time since it was last cleaned :cool:.

I gave mine a quick waxing a couple of months ago and the paintwork felt a little rough at the time, so it really does need decontaminating. Like you, I’ll probably be leaving it now until the springtime.

True, although the retard of a resident Robin in our front garden had already left one of his calling cards on the passenger mirror while I was still out there cleaning the cheeky so and so...

I might do a wee bit more while the weather is still holding out, most of the iron fallout is on the rear hatch so that won't take long. The biggest job is the wheels which really need to come off. They have never had a proper clean and show it. :embarrassed:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 19 October 2022, 19:55

Good work Watts, it’ll be be a novelty to be able to see out of the back window now!
(Mine hasn’t been cleaned since the hosepipe ban in August so I can relate to the opaque rear screen thing)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gulfstream11 on 20 October 2022, 11:35

Quote from: Exonian on 19 October 2022, 19:55

Good work Watts, it’ll be be a novelty to be able to see out of the back window now!
(Mine hasn’t been cleaned since the hosepipe ban in August so I can relate to the opaque rear screen thing)

Is that a thing.? I never use the rear wiper, just leave it until next wash. Reckoned it was just me been daft.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 20 October 2022, 11:46

Yep, likewise, never use the rear wiper and never have. An even mess on the back screen is better than a messy mess all over the back of the car  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 20 October 2022, 12:05

I don't use mine either. Although the whole car gets rarely washed, I do try and keep the interior and glass clean. That way once I'm in it I can kid myself that I have a clean car!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: symonh2000 on 20 October 2022, 14:17

I use the rear wiper all the time, the shape of hatchbacks tends to mean that dirt is attracted to the back quite quickly.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: LSBristol on 20 October 2022, 18:34

Today I had an argument with VWFS as I've just booked my car in for it's second service of my ownership only to be told the service plan had run out.

Turns out they had on their system a service claim 3 weeks after I bought the car - obviously it came having just been serviced by the dealer so no idea how that's happened. Rang the dealer who confirmed they had no service event on their system for that date. Luckily VWFS have said they will remove that service and reinstate the plan.

Did feel slightly guilty ringing up as I only took the PCP for the services and cancelled it within the 14 days so calling up outraged about not getting my free service felt a bit cheeky!

Also got quoted £124 for a new glovebox lid. Ouch. Think I can live with the scratches for now.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Yusee on 20 October 2022, 21:37

Today it rained heavily in the Midlands. I had to use my rear wiper to be able to see when I reversed.

Surprised to hear that @Watts and @Exonian don’t use theirs. How do you see out the back when it rains- use the force?😂

November is annual car service month. The pug needs an oil change- that’ll cost me £20 and the golf will be booked in for it’s 4th year service- the second of 2 services on my service plan- for which I paid £400 2 years ago.

Anyone know if I can buy another service plan once this is done, and at what cost?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 20 October 2022, 22:22

Quote from: Yusee on 20 October 2022, 21:37

Today it rained heavily in the Midlands. I had to use my rear wiper to be able to see when I reversed.

Surprised to hear that @Watts and @Exonian don’t use theirs. How do you see out the back when it rains- use the force?😂

November is annual car service month. The pug needs an oil change- that’ll cost me £20 and the golf will be booked in for it’s 4th year service- the second of 2 services on my service plan- for which I paid £400 2 years ago.

Anyone know if I can buy another service plan once this is done, and at what cost?

It rained heavily in Norfolk today too (we do need it though), and my rear wiper got plenty of use. I’m not worried if there’s a bit of dirt that runs down the tailgate onto the bumper ledge after I’ve used the rear wiper; it’ll wash off next time I clean the car 🙂.

As for service plans; looks like you can buy another (2 services), and for cars over 1 year old that’ve had their first service the cost is £20.69 x 24 monthly payments or a single payment of £496.45. Alternatively, there’s VW’s All In product that gives you 2 services, 2 years warranty, 2 years roadside assistance and 2 MOT’s for £29.99 x 24 monthly payments; total £719.76.

Link to details on VW’s website;

https://www.volkswagen.co.uk/en/owners-and-drivers/servicing/service-plans/buy-a-service-plan.html?gclsrc=aw.ds&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI2rm-h9zv-gIVGr53Ch3XrQ15EAAYAyAAEgLsfvD_BwE

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 20 October 2022, 22:51

I rarely find the need to use the rear wiper. It was heaving down here too today, could still see fine out the back. On reversing on to the drive, the rear camera and mirrors sorted that. I reckon I've used the rear wiper not much more than a couple of times over the years, not due to beligerence, I just didn't need it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 20 October 2022, 22:58

Quote from: Yusee on 20 October 2022, 21:37

Surprised to hear that @Watts and @Exonian don’t use theirs. How do you see out the back when it rains- use the force?😂

Side mirrors.
I’m used to manoeuvring vans and trucks into tight spaces so am quite adept at using the door mirrors.

Then there’s the parking sensors.

Easy peasy  :smiley:

Quote from: SRGTD on 20 October 2022, 22:22

my rear wiper got plenty of use. I’m not worried if there’s a bit of dirt that runs down the tailgate onto the bumper ledge after I’ve used the rear wiper; it’ll wash off next time I clean the car 🙂.

Ewwwww, no no no no no no noooo!
That’s just plain wrong  :grin:

Dirt has to be evenly spread and left undisturbed just like freshly laid snow.
Anything else messes with my car OCD and I develop a nervous twitch

https://gfycat.com/specificdopeyacornwoodpecker

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Yusee on 20 October 2022, 23:27

@SRGTD thanks for the info & link- much appreciated- I may well just buy another 2 services

I had intended to revert to a good independent at this stage, but I’ve found a half decent main dealer- and I don’t think the well regarded local vw independent is actually any cheaper.

As for rear wiper use, in all honesty I don’t think i use mine very often- just a quick flick when visibility really is bad.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 20 October 2022, 23:41

I will confess to using mine on motorway journeys in bad weather.
The rear wiper that is.

I got one of my Golfs back from a service many moons ago and they must’ve set the rear wiper to come on when reverse was selected.
Squaaaaawk!
Aaaaaaaarrrrgh!
I still have nightmares even now.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Rudedog on 21 October 2022, 14:57

My SP ends in November so I'll see if they have another Black Friday deal which is how I bought my current one.... if not then I'll go for the £20.69 one (I still have an my extended warranty plus I've only recently renewed my Roadside Assist for two years).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 21 October 2022, 15:54

Quote from: Exonian on 20 October 2022, 22:58

Dirt has to be evenly spread and left undisturbed just like freshly laid snow.
Anything else messes with my car OCD and I develop a nervous twitch

I'm with you on this one. It makes me go cold when I see dirty cars with finger prints on the tailgate. There are handles on the inside of the tailgate for a good reason.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: symonh2000 on 22 October 2022, 12:29

I have just done an interim oil change on my car.

I was a bit dubious about the plastic sump plug but it all seemed to go ok. I did fit a new one, but the old one still looked perfectly good.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: joe6 on 22 October 2022, 17:05

Quote from: symonh2000 on 22 October 2022, 12:29

I have just done an interim oil change on my car.

I was a bit dubious about the plastic sump plug but it all seemed to go ok. I did fit a new one, but the old one still looked perfectly good.

About to do the same on mine. Shocked at the price of 509 spec oil. Oil and filter are over £80 even with a good discount.  Still makes vw fixed price servicing look a bit less expensive. Usually use the plastic sump plug again.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Riv151288 on 22 October 2022, 22:07

Gave my mk7 a good well deserved clean ready for the winter months, few hours spent on the car today but im sure it wont stay clean for long
 
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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: symonh2000 on 23 October 2022, 10:32

Quote from: joe6 on 22 October 2022, 17:05

Quote from: symonh2000 on 22 October 2022, 12:29

I have just done an interim oil change on my car.

I was a bit dubious about the plastic sump plug but it all seemed to go ok. I did fit a new one, but the old one still looked perfectly good.

About to do the same on mine. Shocked at the price of 509 spec oil. Oil and filter are over £80 even with a good discount.  Still makes vw fixed price servicing look a bit less expensive. Usually use the plastic sump plug again.

Fortunately mine only needs the 504 spec stuff. I think I paid about £35 all in for 6 litres of Fuchs, and £11 for a genuine filter.

I did find this if this is any good for you in the future?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/144698741029?hash=item21b0b79125:g:gNgAAOSwLGtjDhpT&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAsDLjSmotFxSwWqa3JoUPIVN2pBsokU6a2HCTtCP6VGtZpcf1bBeNCsvEPRO%2Fe88%2F%2FQ2AaE%2BaEMKxSw1Ap5tt%2B3bPxBa9rWdTusAdswJ6B1ws8djhstCyuNMKYnHuIf8k1oUSwxSOYeSts%2ByWdb9lQyHvFWu5zZMkOZRHB7AwRAu0BBMrgyslgeXEozOkdvq7gKQ3BzuAj5JYyX7d%2BabDlsgKb68KwRlJbuklniR0uwUZ%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR-DyjcOAYQ

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 29 October 2022, 15:18

Finally got round to changing the Time settings with VCDS to (hopefully) change the time tomorrow automatically.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: symonh2000 on 29 October 2022, 15:21

Today I disconnected my soundaktor.

Even in eco setting it was there in the background.

One thing that it has revealed is that the EA888 isn't a bad sounding engine for a 4 banger. It is just a bit quiet.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 29 October 2022, 15:26

Just watched an old Top Gear on Dave, Clarkson driving the GTI PP MK7, unsurprisingly, he loved it - ISTR he used to have one.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: joe6 on 29 October 2022, 17:29

Quote from: symonh2000 on 29 October 2022, 15:21

Today I disconnected my soundaktor.

Even in eco setting it was there in the background.

One thing that it has revealed is that the EA888 isn't a bad sounding engine for a 4 banger. It is just a bit quiet.

Set my soundaktor to 0% using vcds but still seem to have some sound - unless it is the genuine engine sound?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 30 October 2022, 11:04

After 4 weeks I finally cracked and gave the car a quick once over, really need to coat the front ppl with ceramic coat but don't have the time, the rest of the ceramic coat is on coming a year and it's working flawlessly.

Mostly only washed it to apply a rain-x type coating (Anglewax H2Go) to the windscreen, and change out the carpet mats to rubber.

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 30 October 2022, 11:17

Stunner

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 30 October 2022, 18:41

Quote from: Adam T7 on 30 October 2022, 11:17

Stunner

Thanks!  :smiley:

Update 50 miles later in the rain and it's dirty again :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 31 October 2022, 10:08

Quote from: Adam T7 on 29 October 2022, 15:26

Just watched an old Top Gear on Dave, Clarkson driving the GTI PP MK7, unsurprisingly, he loved it - ISTR he used to have one.

He did indeed have one.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: LSBristol on 31 October 2022, 11:38

Quote from: sjw on 31 October 2022, 10:08

Quote from: Adam T7 on 29 October 2022, 15:26

Just watched an old Top Gear on Dave, Clarkson driving the GTI PP MK7, unsurprisingly, he loved it - ISTR he used to have one.

He did indeed have one.

He did a road test in it on the grand tour against James May's i3. S1E13.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: symonh2000 on 31 October 2022, 12:20

I seem to remember a test against a BMW M135i

The BMW got slated because he almost crashed it. But it was his fault for going too fast in the wet.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 31 October 2022, 15:03

Quote from: symonh2000 on 31 October 2022, 12:20

I seem to remember a test against a BMW M135i

The BMW got slated because he almost crashed it. But it was his fault for going too fast in the wet.

Yep, that was the one.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: symonh2000 on 31 October 2022, 19:13

I fancy an M140i next.

I would probably not consider a M135i. I had a late 335i with the same engine and although it sounded good it didn't impress me that much.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 03 November 2022, 11:28

Invested in a pair of genuine VW front rubber mats. Rarely ever have anyone in the back so didn't bother with those. Only around £55 delivered which seemed reasonable.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 03 November 2022, 11:48

Quote from: Watts on 03 November 2022, 11:28

Invested in a pair of genuine VW front rubber mats. Rarely ever have anyone in the back so didn't bother with those. Only around £55 delivered which seemed reasonable.

I keep my VW front rubber mats in the car all year round as I don’t find the durability of VW’s carpet mats to be very good. I also rarely carry back seat passengers, so didn’t bother with rubber mats in the rear.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 03 November 2022, 13:15

Quality rubber floor mats are the way to go.
However on a 3 door which rarely carries a rear passenger, I have unused matching rubber mats in the rear, as the mismatch would drive me nuts! :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 03 November 2022, 13:50

Quote from: SRGTD on 03 November 2022, 11:48

I keep my VW front rubber mats in the car all year round as I don’t find the durability of VW’s carpet mats to be very good.

This was my worry particularly as the TCR/CS mats don't seem to be available anymore. Having said that, they cleaned up fine and were looking good when I put them away.

Quote from: clubsport on 03 November 2022, 13:15

However on a 3 door which rarely carries a rear passenger, I have unused matching rubber mats in the rear, as the mismatch would drive me nuts! :)

I struggled with that too! But I'll soon forget....

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 03 November 2022, 13:58

I saw a set of unused red trimmed CS/TCR carpet mats appear to sell for £200 recently!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: andy28 on 03 November 2022, 18:41

Quote from: clubsport on 03 November 2022, 13:58

I saw a set of unused red trimmed CS/TCR carpet mats appear to sell for £200 recently!

I saw that too, a lot of people were laughing at the cheekiness of the seller but I bet they sold!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: andy28 on 03 November 2022, 18:43

Quote from: Watts on 03 November 2022, 11:28

Invested in a pair of genuine VW front rubber mats. Rarely ever have anyone in the back so didn't bother with those. Only around £55 delivered which seemed reasonable.

Hi Watts, please could you send me a link or did you get them from your dealer at that price? Thanks, Andy

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 03 November 2022, 19:10

Quote from: andy28 on 03 November 2022, 18:41

Quote from: clubsport on 03 November 2022, 13:58

I saw a set of unused red trimmed CS/TCR carpet mats appear to sell for £200 recently!

I saw that too, a lot of people were laughing at the cheekiness of the seller but I bet they sold!

Set here for sale £220!!!! https://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=289127.0

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 03 November 2022, 19:28

Quote from: andy28 on 03 November 2022, 18:43

Hi Watts, please could you send me a link or did you get them from your dealer at that price? Thanks, Andy

Here you go - https://www.vwmotorparts.com/golf-20132017-c-695_698_807/genuine-vw-golf-mk7-rubber-mats-front-set-p-50.html

 :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: andy28 on 03 November 2022, 19:47

Quote from: Watts on 03 November 2022, 19:28

Quote from: andy28 on 03 November 2022, 18:43

Hi Watts, please could you send me a link or did you get them from your dealer at that price? Thanks, Andy

Here you go - https://www.vwmotorparts.com/golf-20132017-c-695_698_807/genuine-vw-golf-mk7-rubber-mats-front-set-p-50.html

 :smiley:

That’s great, thank you

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: LSBristol on 03 November 2022, 20:16

Quote from: madstaff on 03 November 2022, 19:10

Quote from: andy28 on 03 November 2022, 18:41

Quote from: clubsport on 03 November 2022, 13:58

I saw a set of unused red trimmed CS/TCR carpet mats appear to sell for £200 recently!

I saw that too, a lot of people were laughing at the cheekiness of the seller but I bet they sold!

Set here for sale £220!!!! https://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=289127.0

Beat me to it, was about to cross post this too  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: LSBristol on 07 November 2022, 13:35

After an extensive discussion on what on earth happens to "sport" drive mode when you get in the car, I've installed (plugged in?) a pedalbox so I no longer have to worry about it.

Initial impressions are great, much prefer the feel of the accelerator with it turned on, however given the recent weather haven't had a chance to try it out properly. Will give more thoughts when it's dried up a bit so... May 2023?

Picture of a filthy gti instead

(https://i.postimg.cc/htJmNY5G/20221107-130237-2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Hrgjy6HG)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 07 November 2022, 15:18

LSBristol > approach SEAT dealer > ask for 20 nut caps > hand over small amount of cash > fit caps > live happily ever after

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Post by: Exonian on 07 November 2022, 15:19

Oh, and a removal tool for about £3

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 07 November 2022, 15:23

Quote from: LSBristol on 07 November 2022, 13:35

After an extensive discussion on what on earth happens to "sport" drive mode when you get in the car, I've installed (plugged in?) a pedalbox so I no longer have to worry about it.

Initial impressions are great, much prefer the feel of the accelerator with it turned on, however given the recent weather haven't had a chance to try it out properly. Will give more thoughts when it's dried up a bit so... May 2023?

Mine is permanently on. Your foot soon adapts so that you don't pull away too fast all the time!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: LSBristol on 07 November 2022, 17:12

Quote from: Exonian on 07 November 2022, 15:18

LSBristol > approach SEAT dealer > ask for 20 nut caps > hand over small amount of cash > fit caps > live happily ever after

Very interested in this! Are they smaller? Reason the VW ones aren't on are because they wouldn't fit in the Bola nut holes!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 07 November 2022, 17:50

Yes, they’re my go to thing when I have wheels that the VW bolt covers won’t fit into.

As an example:


(https://i.postimg.cc/7YKRvtDC/D758-B15-E-63-AE-4-C53-9581-CCB3-A9-E7097-D.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: LSBristol on 07 November 2022, 18:15

Quote from: Exonian on 07 November 2022, 17:50

Yes, they’re my go to thing when I have wheels that the VW bolt covers won’t fit into.

Great tip. I'll get on that.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Yusee on 09 November 2022, 21:54

4th year ( Major) service done today on my service plan. Got the VAQ diff serviced too.
Car has 25k on the clock.
Spark plugs and air filter done too.
I find the shopdap.com website a great reference for working out what should be done when..

https://www.shopdap.com/blog/post/service-schedule-for-mk7-5-gti-2018-2019.html

Pretty sure I’ll buy the all in warranty/ service plan- looks very good value at £700 for 2 years and car is coming that age when a big bill may be around the corner. Still feels solid though.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: jaceyboy on 12 November 2022, 14:09

New rear spoiler

(https://i.postimg.cc/CxK7RMdY/20221111-155515971-i-OS.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/RNjK8Bcb)

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Post by: sjw on 14 November 2022, 10:34

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Post by: Watts on 22 November 2022, 16:28

Booked mine in to get the windscreen changed due to a stone off the back of a cement lorry :cry: I'm hoping when they actually see it they'll agree that it can be repaired as I don't think it's that bad.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 22 November 2022, 17:03

Quote from: Watts on 22 November 2022, 16:28

Booked mine in to get the windscreen changed due to a stone off the back of a cement lorry :cry: I'm hoping when they actually see it they'll agree that it can be repaired as I don't think it's that bad.

I had loads of repairs to windscreens when I had my Discoveries, it was like a stone magnet. I think if the chip is less than a 5p piece in size and 10cm from an edge, it’s repairable? - been a while so measurements could be wrong - good luck anyway👍

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Post by: sjw on 22 November 2022, 18:05

Quote from: Watts on 22 November 2022, 16:28

Booked mine in to get the windscreen changed due to a stone off the back of a cement lorry :cry: I'm hoping when they actually see it they'll agree that it can be repaired as I don't think it's that bad.

Through insurance, I assume?

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Post by: Watts on 22 November 2022, 18:50

Quote from: Adam T7 on 22 November 2022, 17:03

I had loads of repairs to windscreens when I had my Discoveries, it was like a stone magnet. I think if the chip is less than a 5p piece in size and 10cm from an edge, it’s repairable? - been a while so measurements could be wrong - good luck anyway👍

It's just on the black spotted section adjacent to the cameras. Their reasoning was that there are three other chips on the screen but they are really small, pinhead sized.

Quote from: sjw on 22 November 2022, 18:05

Through insurance, I assume?

Thankfully yes. Autoglass are doing it including ADAS recalibration and luckily their centre is only 5 minutes drive away.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 23 November 2022, 13:06

Ordered 4 new 225/35R19 Michelin Pilot Sport 4S' for the Brescias getting fitted on the 2nd.

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Post by: Yusee on 23 November 2022, 15:11

Quote from: willni on 23 November 2022, 13:06

Ordered 4 new 225/35R19 Michelin Pilot Sport 4S' for the Brescias getting fitted on the 2nd.

I’ve just had PS5s fitted ( fronts) on standard 18” wheels.

I wanted the PS4Ss, but didn’t think the extra cost would be worth it. 50% more expensive!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 23 November 2022, 16:04

Quote from: Yusee on 23 November 2022, 15:11

Quote from: willni on 23 November 2022, 13:06

Ordered 4 new 225/35R19 Michelin Pilot Sport 4S' for the Brescias getting fitted on the 2nd.

I’ve just had PS5s fitted ( fronts) on standard 18” wheels.

I wanted the PS4Ss, but didn’t think the extra cost would be worth it. 50% more expensive!

The PS5s aren't available in 19s otherwise I'd have gone for them, but I liked my last set of PS4S' so just happy to go with them again, comfortable, lots of grip in the dry and most importantly hold Gyeon tyre shine really well  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Rudedog on 23 November 2022, 18:54

I'm on the verge of needing new 18" tyres on the front, will go for PS5s to replace my PS4s.

The tyre reviews say the new PS5s are now the equivalent of the older PS4S's.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Yusee on 24 November 2022, 07:33

4Ss v 5s review-

https://m.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=457&v=GFv1hcj165I&feature=emb_logo

Worth a watch if you haven’t already seen

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Post by: willni on 24 November 2022, 08:57

I should also say I got 30k miles out of my last set of PS4S' and am only on 3. something mm thread on them, so they're good for a bit longer if you want to go sub 3mm but I'm not one those people.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 24 November 2022, 09:02

For many of us earlier mk7 GTi owners having confronted our nemesis in the form of Bridgestone tyres.

It seems the new Bridgestone potenza sport have conquered in the recent Evo & Autoexpress tyre tests.....one to watch?

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Post by: willni on 27 November 2022, 19:44

Just detailed the inside, relocated my dash cam as the windscreen fitter didn't leave it in my preferred location & detailed the engine bay.

(https://i.postimg.cc/50fwLmKW/IMG-5619.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/jWkwryrM)

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Post by: madstaff on 27 November 2022, 20:10

What product do use on the plastics Will??

Looks a nice sheen without being too shiny.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 27 November 2022, 21:59

Quote from: madstaff on 27 November 2022, 20:10

What product do use on the plastics Will??

Looks a nice sheen without being too shiny.

Koch Chemie Motorplast, it's actually more matte in person just photographed weird. I use it on interior mats, wheel arches, side skirts etc.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ceefeesh on 27 November 2022, 22:32

Do I see a Skoda funnel cap? 🤦‍♂️

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 27 November 2022, 22:47

Quote from: clubsport on 24 November 2022, 09:02

For many of us earlier mk7 GTi owners having confronted our nemesis in the form of Bridgestone tyres.

It seems the new Bridgestone potenza sport have conquered in the recent Evo & Autoexpress tyre tests.....one to watch?

I’d imagine it will be at least 2030 before anyone’s factory fit Bridgestones actually wear down as far as the markers! Do those hideous things ever wear out?

(Mine are sat in the garage with the chalk still on the tread)



@ Will, your clean engine bay has a naturalness to it. I like that. It looks factory fresh rather than ‘in your face’ cleaned which to my eyes is perfect.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: zainahmed48 on 30 November 2022, 20:37

Fitted Motec Ultralights!

(https://i.postimg.cc/WbcWFPYX/C3275726-DFF5-4-F5-B-895-B-FEF91-A859540.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/6TzLgFXv)

These are my favourite wheels so I’m so glad I managed to find a set (at price I couldn’t miss out on)!

19” on 235/35/r19
8.5J ET45
5x114.3 (running with 67.1-57.1 spigot rings and PCD variation/wobble bolts)

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Post by: Watts on 30 November 2022, 20:40

They look great! As does your car :smiley:

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Post by: zainahmed48 on 30 November 2022, 21:50

Quote from: Watts on 30 November 2022, 20:40

They look great! As does your car :smiley:

Thank you Watts! Much appreciated

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Post by: Exonian on 30 November 2022, 22:50

That Motec wheel and EBC(?) brake combo looks  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: zainahmed48 on 01 December 2022, 00:04

Quote from: Exonian on 30 November 2022, 22:50

That Motec wheel and EBC(?) brake combo looks  :cool:

Thanks bud. You’re correct it is the EBC Apollo 4 330mm brake kit

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Post by: sjw on 01 December 2022, 09:58

Quote from: zainahmed48 on 30 November 2022, 20:37

Fitted Motec Ultralights!

(https://i.postimg.cc/WbcWFPYX/C3275726-DFF5-4-F5-B-895-B-FEF91-A859540.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/6TzLgFXv)

These are my favourite wheels so I’m so glad I managed to find a set (at price I couldn’t miss out on)!

19” on 235/35/r19
8.5J ET45
5x114.3 (running with 67.1-57.1 spigot rings and PCD variation/wobble bolts)

That looks mega!  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dfm on 01 December 2022, 10:26

Dropped mine at VW for it's MOT and major service. Thanks to a post on here the price is reasonable. The dealer has also reduced the MOT to £40 which was a nice surprise.

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Post by: sjw on 01 December 2022, 11:56

I spent yesterday trying to install my lowering springs... didn't go well. Passenger side, could drop the brake assembly enough to get the strut out. Don't suppose anyone here has done this and can shed any light?

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Post by: madstaff on 01 December 2022, 12:50

Quote from: sjw on 01 December 2022, 11:56

I spent yesterday trying to install my lowering springs... didn't go well. Passenger side, could drop the brake assembly enough to get the strut out. Don't suppose anyone here has done this and can shed any light?

Yes, they are a bit of a pain.
You could undo the 3 balljoint bolts and see if that gets you a bit more clearance..
Or, the 4x2 method.....
https://youtu.be/DWv0UEOIaXY

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Post by: jaceyboy on 04 December 2022, 14:34

Fitted 20mm spacers on the rear :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 04 December 2022, 16:47

Fitted Eibach Pro Kit springs and 15/20mm spacers to the front/rear


(https://i.postimg.cc/FKVz03ps/20221204-163857-COLLAGE.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/4KnXgKjr)

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Post by: LSBristol on 04 December 2022, 22:32

Quote from: sjw on 04 December 2022, 16:47

Fitted Eibach Pro Kit springs and 15/20mm spacers to the front/rear

Looks great - let's see some full car shots!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 05 December 2022, 12:31

Had a new Pilkington windscreen fitted by Auto Windscreens. The original got hit by a stone that came off a concrete mixer lorry that I had the misfortune of being stuck behind a couple of weeks ago. It looks like they have done a good job, recalibrated the adas too.

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Post by: jaceyboy on 05 December 2022, 14:43

Quote from: sjw on 04 December 2022, 16:47

Fitted Eibach Pro Kit springs and 15/20mm spacers to the front/rear


(https://i.postimg.cc/FKVz03ps/20221204-163857-COLLAGE.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/4KnXgKjr)

Makes you realise how bad it looks standard :smug:

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Post by: sjw on 05 December 2022, 15:09

Quote from: jaceyboy on 05 December 2022, 14:43

Quote from: sjw on 04 December 2022, 16:47

Fitted Eibach Pro Kit springs and 15/20mm spacers to the front/rear


(https://i.postimg.cc/FKVz03ps/20221204-163857-COLLAGE.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/4KnXgKjr)

Makes you realise how bad it looks standard :smug:

Just need to get used to the firmer ride now. It's made more of a difference than I was expecting. Sport mode on the DCC is bumpy as hell now  :laugh: Although I typically just use my individual mode, which has the dampers set in comfort.

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Post by: willni on 05 December 2022, 22:19

Quote from: Watts on 05 December 2022, 12:31

Had a new Pilkington windscreen fitted by Auto Windscreens. The original got hit by a stone that came off a concrete mixer lorry that I had the misfortune of being stuck behind a couple of weeks ago. It looks like they have done a good job, recalibrated the adas too.

Just for future reference you can request OEM glass from windscreen fitters, it just takes a little longer for the insurance company to authorise it.

Quote from: sjw on 04 December 2022, 16:47

Fitted Eibach Pro Kit springs and 15/20mm spacers to the front/rear
(https://i.postimg.cc/FKVz03ps/20221204-163857-COLLAGE.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/4KnXgKjr)

Looks great SJW!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 05 December 2022, 23:15

Quote from: willni on 05 December 2022, 22:19

Quote from: Watts on 05 December 2022, 12:31

Had a new Pilkington windscreen fitted by Auto Windscreens. The original got hit by a stone that came off a concrete mixer lorry that I had the misfortune of being stuck behind a couple of weeks ago. It looks like they have done a good job, recalibrated the adas too.

Just for future reference you can request OEM glass from windscreen fitters, it just takes a little longer for the insurance company to authorise it.

I think some insurance companies apply a higher glass excess for OEM glass because it costs them more. So if OEM glass is important to a car owner, depending on their insurance company’s approach to OEM v’s non-OEM, they could end up paying a higher excess.

I seem to remember OEM v’s non-OEM being discussed before. I may be wrong but I seem to remember the majority of car glass - OEM and non-OEM - is made by either Pilkington or Saint Gobain to the same spec in the same factories. If so, then non-OEM should be as good as OEM. Having said that, I’ve also read of some owners experiencing issues with screen mounted sensors after having a non-OEM screen installed.

Would I be happy with a non-OEM screen? Provided the functionality of any screen mounted sensors worked as they should, I’d have no issues at all with a non-VW branded screen.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 06 December 2022, 15:07

Quote from: SRGTD on 05 December 2022, 23:15

Quote from: willni on 05 December 2022, 22:19

Quote from: Watts on 05 December 2022, 12:31

Had a new Pilkington windscreen fitted by Auto Windscreens. The original got hit by a stone that came off a concrete mixer lorry that I had the misfortune of being stuck behind a couple of weeks ago. It looks like they have done a good job, recalibrated the adas too.

Just for future reference you can request OEM glass from windscreen fitters, it just takes a little longer for the insurance company to authorise it.

I think some insurance companies apply a higher glass excess for OEM glass because it costs them more. So if OEM glass is important to a car owner, depending on their insurance company’s approach to OEM v’s non-OEM, they could end up paying a higher excess.

I seem to remember OEM v’s non-OEM being discussed before. I may be wrong but I seem to remember the majority of car glass - OEM and non-OEM - is made by either Pilkington or Saint Gobain to the same spec in the same factories. If so, then non-OEM should be as good as OEM. Having said that, I’ve also read of some owners experiencing issues with screen mounted sensors after having a non-OEM screen installed.

Would I be happy with a non-OEM screen? Provided the functionality of any screen mounted sensors worked as they should, I’d have no issues at all with a non-VW branded screen.

There's an argument there for OEM vs aftermarket parts in general. I like OEM glass as there can often be differences in tint colours, I viewed a mk5 GTI before and it had green glass all round apart from a rear side window which was bright blue.

Also my windscreen excess remained £75 for both OEM and aftermarket glass options.

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Post by: mcmaddy on 06 December 2022, 20:12

The only difference in glass is one has a VW logo and the other doesn't. They are all made by either Pilkington or Saint Gobain.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 08 December 2022, 12:03

Swapped my Brescias for my Belvederes last night, new tyres to go on Brescias in a few weeks (delays) so at least they'll be ready for slightly after spring.

Clay barred, decontaminated and coated the Belvederes and calipers in Gyeon Rim, kept the 12/15mm spacers on as well, and washed the visible suspension components and reapplied Built Hammer Dynax.

(https://i.postimg.cc/nc21GHYb/IMG-5706.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/hfJxSR5p)

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Post by: AHAgolf on 08 December 2022, 16:32

Changed the bulbs in the cornering lights. It’s always bothered me that the cornering lights are much more yellow than the headlights as they are standard H7 bulbs. I found some 5500K xenon gas halogen H7’s on Amazon and they are almost an exact match colour wise to the headlights. Much better!

First pic is with cornering lights on, second is off. It was dark but my phone has an infuriatingly good night mode!

(https://i.postimg.cc/qM8PTJkH/3-BE97-B66-FC5-A-412-E-8-EE2-3-BB7-E432-F7-EA.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/c18qF72H/4-B9-CCCE4-7-FAB-4491-8445-DB4-EAE9126-E5.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/Wbgv1mwK/DA768-D3-D-EC80-479-D-989-A-D671-CF0-B6-E34.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

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Post by: Gulfstream11 on 09 December 2022, 09:17

Quote from: AHAgolf on 08 December 2022, 16:32

Changed the bulbs in the cornering lights. It’s always bothered me that the cornering lights are much more yellow than the headlights as they are standard H7 bulbs. I found some 5500K xenon gas halogen H7’s on Amazon and they are almost an exact match colour wise to the headlights. Much better!

First pic is with cornering lights on, second is off. It was dark but my phone has an infuriatingly good night mode!

(https://i.postimg.cc/qM8PTJkH/3-BE97-B66-FC5-A-412-E-8-EE2-3-BB7-E432-F7-EA.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/c18qF72H/4-B9-CCCE4-7-FAB-4491-8445-DB4-EAE9126-E5.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/Wbgv1mwK/DA768-D3-D-EC80-479-D-989-A-D671-CF0-B6-E34.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

The yellow glare when cornering niggled too so I OBD'd the foglight to come on as well.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dubber36 on 10 December 2022, 09:32

Quote from: mcmaddy on 06 December 2022, 20:12

The only difference in glass is one has a VW logo and the other doesn't. They are all made by either Pilkington or Saint Gobain.

Well, the non-OEM heated screen in my Caravelle takes longer to de-ice that the original one, plus it leaves a couple of un-thawed strips that I have to wait until they have completely gone before setting off as the cold airflow just refreezes them. So I'd say there was a quality difference too.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Eccie on 10 December 2022, 10:06

Quote from: willni on 08 December 2022, 12:03

Swapped my Brescias for my Belvederes last night, new tyres to go on Brescias in a few weeks (delays) so at least they'll be ready for slightly after spring.

Clay barred, decontaminated and coated the Belvederes and calipers in Gyeon Rim, kept the 12/15mm spacers on as well, and washed the visible suspension components and reapplied Built Hammer Dynax.

(https://i.postimg.cc/nc21GHYb/IMG-5706.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/hfJxSR5p)

Those wheels are to good to use for winter

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 10 December 2022, 12:43

Quote from: Eccie on 10 December 2022, 10:06

Those wheels are to good to use for winter

Light and thin just what winter calls for!

I also got 4 PS4S' put on today, so I'll give them a clean and ceramic coat them in a few weeks.

(https://i.postimg.cc/pXXNN2qC/IMG-5725.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Bty7HGWP)


(https://i.postimg.cc/FzCTXQHC/IMG-5726.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/JHJNjvJj)


(https://i.postimg.cc/MTBpGZqf/IMG-5732.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/dkqYHY7J)

(https://i.postimg.cc/rsqQpmxf/IMG-5735.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/njwvRndm)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mustard on 11 December 2022, 18:53

Fitted my winter wheels and tyres, just in time for the snow

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 12 December 2022, 15:55

Nearly slid it straight into a neighbour's iron fence as I pulled out of the driveway and went straight on at the very first right hander  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 14 December 2022, 19:41

Quote from: LSBristol on 04 December 2022, 22:32

Quote from: sjw on 04 December 2022, 16:47

Fitted Eibach Pro Kit springs and 15/20mm spacers to the front/rear

Looks great - let's see some full car shots!

Coming up for two weeks on, it's settling nicely. Perfect height for these in my opinion. A couple of times I've walked back to the car and the stance has really caught my eye without deliberately looking for it.
(https://i.postimg.cc/15LncMHG/IMG20221214192705.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/jL4SRHB2)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 14 December 2022, 20:43

Quote from: sjw on 14 December 2022, 19:41

Coming up for two weeks on, it's settling nicely. Perfect height for these in my opinion. A couple of times I've walked back to the car and the stance has really caught my eye without deliberately looking for it.
(https://i.postimg.cc/15LncMHG/IMG20221214192705.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/jL4SRHB2)

A set of gloss black mirror cars to set off the white and you're done!  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 15 December 2022, 10:05

Quote from: willni on 14 December 2022, 20:43

Quote from: sjw on 14 December 2022, 19:41

Coming up for two weeks on, it's settling nicely. Perfect height for these in my opinion. A couple of times I've walked back to the car and the stance has really caught my eye without deliberately looking for it.
(https://i.postimg.cc/15LncMHG/IMG20221214192705.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/jL4SRHB2)

A set of gloss black mirror cars to set off the white and you're done!  :wink:

I've been eyeing some of those up! So if there are any generous forum posters, with xmas coming up...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: AHAgolf on 16 December 2022, 12:48

Quote from: Gulfstream11 on 09 December 2022, 09:17

Quote from: AHAgolf on 08 December 2022, 16:32

Changed the bulbs in the cornering lights. It’s always bothered me that the cornering lights are much more yellow than the headlights as they are standard H7 bulbs. I found some 5500K xenon gas halogen H7’s on Amazon and they are almost an exact match colour wise to the headlights. Much better!

First pic is with cornering lights on, second is off. It was dark but my phone has an infuriatingly good night mode!

(https://i.postimg.cc/qM8PTJkH/3-BE97-B66-FC5-A-412-E-8-EE2-3-BB7-E432-F7-EA.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

The yellow glare when cornering niggled too so I OBD'd the foglight to come on as well.

That’s a great idea. I still haven’t got around to buying an OBD scanner/reader to do my rear brakes. What one would you recommend ?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Finglonga on 16 December 2022, 16:26

I used OBDEleven to code the fogs to come on with the cornering lights, there is no App for it so you have to code it like you would with VCDS. I do not have Carista and not sure if that can code them the same.

I also used Canbus friendly slim fit H7 LED's for the cornering lights about 8 years ago ad still going strong.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 21 December 2022, 15:47

Discovered a suspected water pump leak  :sad:

Coolant light came on yesterday. Level is very low. Suspect looking deposits on driveway. Not good.

Car is luckily booked in for a service tomorrow at my local indie, so they're going to take a look. I was going to get Revo work done (Stage one and DSG map) but looks like that will now have to wait :sad: They won't be able to get it booked in until Jan.

What sort of cost am I looking at for a potential fix, and what is it that I'll need doing?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: karlos on 21 December 2022, 18:31

Quote from: sjw on 21 December 2022, 15:47

Discovered a suspected water pump leak  :sad:

Coolant light came on yesterday. Level is very low. Suspect looking deposits on driveway. Not good.

Car is luckily booked in for a service tomorrow at my local indie, so they're going to take a look. I was going to get Revo work done (Stage one and DSG map) but looks like that will now have to wait :sad: They won't be able to get it booked in until Jan.

What sort of cost am I looking at for a potential fix, and what is it that I'll need doing?

not experienced it myself but I heard around £750 is a reasonable cost, and if you get an indie to source and fit the pump make sure it's the latest revision as they've redesigned it several times over the years.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 21 December 2022, 19:00

Gave it a quick once over as the car was caked, also I introduce my method of cleaning the rubber mats. There is also a game of spot the dog in the photo  :smiley:

The chrome is peeling off my rear Gti badge so I'm tempted to swap it out for one with either a black/red or black/silver emblem, don't feel it's worth arguing over with VW.


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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 21 December 2022, 20:06

Quote from: sjw on 21 December 2022, 15:47

Discovered a suspected water pump leak  :sad:

Coolant light came on yesterday. Level is very low. Suspect looking deposits on driveway. Not good.

My coolant came on the other day, I topped it up but haven't had a chance to check the level since but no warnings so far. I'm hoping it's just the system bleeding itself after it lost a lot of coolant last year after I drove off without the cap on.....

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 21 December 2022, 23:07

Quote from: karlos on 21 December 2022, 18:31

Quote from: sjw on 21 December 2022, 15:47

Discovered a suspected water pump leak  :sad:

Coolant light came on yesterday. Level is very low. Suspect looking deposits on driveway. Not good.

Car is luckily booked in for a service tomorrow at my local indie, so they're going to take a look. I was going to get Revo work done (Stage one and DSG map) but looks like that will now have to wait :sad: They won't be able to get it booked in until Jan.

What sort of cost am I looking at for a potential fix, and what is it that I'll need doing?

not experienced it myself but I heard around £750 is a reasonable cost, and if you get an indie to source and fit the pump make sure it's the latest revision as they've redesigned it several times over the years.

Oh perfect, just what I was going to pay for the Revo work!  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 21 December 2022, 23:07

Quote from: Watts on 21 December 2022, 20:06

Quote from: sjw on 21 December 2022, 15:47

Discovered a suspected water pump leak  :sad:

Coolant light came on yesterday. Level is very low. Suspect looking deposits on driveway. Not good.

My coolant came on the other day, I topped it up but haven't had a chance to check the level since but no warnings so far. I'm hoping it's just the system bleeding itself after it lost a lot of coolant last year after I drove off without the cap on.....

Lol! Thanks for the laugh on this day of bad news

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 22 December 2022, 16:04

Good news and bad news.

Bad news is that they did indeed find a leak. Good news is that they said it is tiny, as if it's only just started, so just keep an eye on the coolant level, some water in the car etc, and plan for it to be done in the near future.

MOT revealed rear pads and discs need dong. Suspected so, but the fronts not being called out was a surprise.

Revo stage 1 and TCU tune being done now as I wait  :evil:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 22 December 2022, 16:35

Surely it would have made more sense to attend to the, albeit small, water leak first??

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 22 December 2022, 16:57

It's not going to get worse because of the tune, their words not mine. I did ask that question. They can't get it done this side of Xmas anyway. I already had a JB4 box before this

TCU tune is not being done right now as a code came up as they put the file on (a Revo code, not from the car). Revo are going to take a look at it and determine if they're happy to let the indie go ahead

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 22 December 2022, 19:33

Just from the 10/15 minute drive back from the garage, all I can say is wow! Revo stage 1 is much much better than the JB4. Wish I'd gone for a proper map a few years back

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Rudedog on 23 December 2022, 15:21

I've had to endure almost a week of mine going through an active regen  :sad:

MPG figures fell of a cliff... my usual commute is a respectable 38 mpg for an urban 12 mile trip.... last week it it just got to 21 on most days.... two trips to pick up relatives down the M20 and I struggled to hit 32 mpg at around 65 mph plus I used half a tank of fuel per trip! (usually 49 to 51 mpg).

Only caught it once with the fans sounding like a jet engine but the ride was so jerky off throttle, like it was surging forward in traffic.

Up side exhaust note was very fruity.

Today and fingers crossed I think it's gone back to normal... trip into work and I was back to getting 39 mpg.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: EB2019 on 24 December 2022, 15:14

Early Christmas present to myself

New belvederes and CS D&P

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 24 December 2022, 16:47

Quote from: EB2019 on 24 December 2022, 15:14

Early Christmas present to myself

New belvederes and CS D&P

(https://i.postimg.cc/kGMKWgBp/bel.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Lovely.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: EB2019 on 25 December 2022, 14:33

Thanks, not cheap but the only option I wanted.  Didn't want it too look aftermarket

 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: symonh2000 on 25 December 2022, 14:49

They look great. Just one question though, where did you get the mud flaps from? I could do with some on mine.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: EB2019 on 25 December 2022, 15:10

Quote from: symonh2000 on 25 December 2022, 14:49

They look great. Just one question though, where did you get the mud flaps from? I could do with some on mine.

VW, I think they were £70

Only purchased the front due to FWD and living in rural area. (the GTi mud guards are GTi specific)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Finglonga on 25 December 2022, 17:55

Quote from: madstaff on 22 December 2022, 16:35

Surely it would have made more sense to attend to the, albeit small, water leak first??

Mine second replacement pump was leaking for 2 years as it was so small I only had to top up every few months. Just a matter of keeping an eye on it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: symonh2000 on 25 December 2022, 19:15

Quote from: EB2019 on 25 December 2022, 15:10

Quote from: symonh2000 on 25 December 2022, 14:49

They look great. Just one question though, where did you get the mud flaps from? I could do with some on mine.

VW, I think they were £70

Only purchased the front due to FWD and living in rural area. (the GTi mud guards are GTi specific)

Thanks for that, I live out in a fairly rural area too and would like to stop the side of the car and ends of the sills from getting sandblasted.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: EB2019 on 27 December 2022, 15:20

Drove to in-laws and fitted a washer pump on the drive to their mk3 Focus while they were away visiting other relatives (dodged a bullet)  :whistle:.  The ford pump got broken during the cold spell/ not enough screen wash etc.


And realised I need to wash my car!  :grin:


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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 27 December 2022, 15:49

Me too, drove up to the outlaws near Otley yesterday, and now my car is covered in grime off the M1.

Managed to eek out 37.5mpg too...........

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: EB2019 on 28 December 2022, 11:26

37mpg not bad after some motorway work.

I was up past Fakenham which is a 3 hour round trip for me.  Car doesn't look it be its taken on a modern matt wrap look.

I must give it a clean as its been a month now.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: EB2019 on 28 December 2022, 21:06

It's very quiet on the mk7 forum isn't it?

someone must have bought the cars after ppl switched to the mk8

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: symonh2000 on 28 December 2022, 22:05

It might be that the weather is putting people off from doing things to them as well.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 28 December 2022, 22:27

Quote from: symonh2000 on 28 December 2022, 22:05

It might be that the weather is putting people off from doing things to them as well.

Or they are intelligently just quietly keeping hold of them.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 28 December 2022, 22:34

Doh! That was meant to reply to EB2019’s post.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: EB2019 on 29 December 2022, 08:27

 :grin: I wonder how many had buyers remorse?  I think that would be a good topic for a forum, Buyers remorse for car mods or car purchase, I wonder how honest people would be.

Strangely the golfmk7.com forum seems alive and kicking, but lots of random stuff too

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 29 December 2022, 09:12

Possibly the time of year too is why it's a big quiet.

Normally a bit busier than this.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: P6GTD on 29 December 2022, 12:43

Or they are intelligently just quietly keeping hold of them.
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I think lots are doing just that. And looking at the used market for good 7 and 7.5 GTIs as opposed to GTDs and Rs tends to confirm. I’m pretty sure that in “times past” lots of GTI owners would have moved to “the latest version” by now, myself included.

Reasons why not are many, varied and complex, like the world we now live in.

Buyer’s remorse for me is limited to the fact I would have ticked several more options if I had thought I would keep the car as long as I intend to.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: P6GTD on 29 December 2022, 13:08

As usual I have gone off the topic. I will get back on track.
So, I’ve just fitted to new PS5s on the front to replace the PS4s. Then just booked “big” Jan service after which will buy an VW “All In” package as I plan to keep the car at least two more years.
I’ve added/changed around a dozen wee bits and pieces since new but run out of things I want to do.
Now I just try to keep it clean and shiny. It’s still a head turner and conversation starter, even with people who are not into their cars.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 29 December 2022, 14:02

Mine has been telling me it needs an oil service in a few hundred miles, I get it serviced annually so I don't think they have set the service reminder properly. Having said that, I thought I'd better check how many miles I've done and it's over 9k miles since the last service in March! No idea how I managed that.... So I'll need to get it booked in for it's big 4 year service soon.

As for the slow footfall on the forum, it always slows at this time of year but since there seems to be fewer regular posters, bound to be quiet.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: EB2019 on 29 December 2022, 19:13

Quote from: P6GTD on 29 December 2022, 12:43

Or they are intelligently just quietly keeping hold of them.

I’m pretty sure that in “times past” lots of GTI owners would have moved to “the latest version” by now, myself included.

[/quote]

I had a mk7 GTIPP back in 2014 for a couple of years, and after a few cars in between I would've had a mk8 but didn't want a DSG or the buttons, or software etc. So opted for the 7.5GTIP manual. (I think the 7.5 is better than the M2 it replaced)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: andy28 on 30 December 2022, 12:06

I had the helix amp/subwoofer installed before Christmas. I had dynaudio on my first clubsport and have missed it (mainly the bass to be honest) so went for this from VW Retrofit near Birmingham.

First impressions are very good, it takes all the lows to the sub so lets the factory speakers do what they can. The bass is solid, I’ve even turned it down one on the head unit.

VW Retrofit were excellent, it was a bit of a drive for me but gave me a good amount of time listening to music!

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rowlers on 30 December 2022, 14:00

MOTd, advisories on pretty much all tyres. Other than that were good for another 12mth.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Yusee on 31 December 2022, 11:46

Mine has been parked up in the garage all clean and shiny for the last week after I washed it and put it away last Friday.

I think that’s the longest I haven’t driven it- except when away on holiday.

One of the nice things about owning more than one vehicle, is that each one has a purpose, and you can rotate usage.

So I’ve been using the 205, the motorbike and the family bus, and just enjoying the look of the golf for the last week.

Next week back to work and school, and the golf comes out of hibernation.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 01 January 2023, 09:31

Quote from: Yusee on 31 December 2022, 11:46

Mine has been parked up in the garage all clean and shiny for the last week after I washed it and put it away last Friday.

I think that’s the longest I haven’t driven it- except when away on holiday.

One of the nice things about owning more than one vehicle, is that each one has a purpose, and you can rotate usage.

So I’ve been using the 205, the motorbike and the family bus, and just enjoying the look of the golf for the last week.

Next week back to work and school, and the golf comes out of hibernation.

With the exception of driving the family bus, I'm sure it's a nice jump back into the golf after the 205 & motorbike to make you appreciate the now common luxuries a modern car has.

I like to pop an air freshener in the car if I know I'm leaving it in the garage for a few days, adds to the fresh factor  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Yusee on 01 January 2023, 10:49

Quote from: willni on 01 January 2023, 09:31

Quote from: Yusee on 31 December 2022, 11:46

Mine has been parked up in the garage all clean and shiny for the last week after I washed it and put it away last Friday.

I think that’s the longest I haven’t driven it- except when away on holiday.

One of the nice things about owning more than one vehicle, is that each one has a purpose, and you can rotate usage.

So I’ve been using the 205, the motorbike and the family bus, and just enjoying the look of the golf for the last week.

Next week back to work and school, and the golf comes out of hibernation.

With the exception of driving the family bus, I'm sure it's a nice jump back into the golf after the 205 & motorbike to make you appreciate the now common luxuries a modern car has.

I like to pop an air freshener in the car if I know I'm leaving it in the garage for a few days, adds to the fresh factor  :grin:

Oh, I’m very much looking forward to driving the golf again- so much to appreciate and enjoy in that car.
There are some roads- or sections of roads- that I prefer to drive in the golf than either the 205 or the bike.
It may not have a charismatic engine but the chassis and the accuracy of the steering make it a joy to drive on the faster twisty A roads.
And i can listen to absolute 80s on the way to work!
Last few years I’ve enjoyed a horses for courses approach to motoring.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: jaceyboy on 01 January 2023, 14:03

Changed the diverter valve, seems to be better with boost

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 03 January 2023, 15:29

I ordered the TCR Rear Spoiler today for my car and I can confirm the mk8 golf Rubber mats fit perfectly into the mk7, and look much nicer than the mk7 triangle mats, they are not for my car however.

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 03 January 2023, 16:15

I like the idea of rubber mats and will probably get some, but I hate that "GOLF" script.  :sick:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 03 January 2023, 18:08

Quote from: sjw on 03 January 2023, 16:15

I like the idea of rubber mats and will probably get some, but I hate that "GOLF" script.  :sick:

I didn't like it that much either, but it's probably one of those things you notice it for the first week then forget about. Although it is the perfect shade for a white silver car

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 03 January 2023, 18:19

Always amuses me that a Golf badge doesn’t appear on a GTI.
Also interesting that the mats from a MK8 are a perfect fit for a MK7? Another indication that under the skin and without the suspect software and infotainment interface they are not hugely different?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 03 January 2023, 19:20

Quote from: Adam T7 on 03 January 2023, 18:19

Always amuses me that a Golf badge doesn’t appear on a GTI.
Also interesting that the mats from a MK8 are a perfect fit for a MK7? Another indication that under the skin and without the suspect software and infotainment interface they are not hugely different?

The Polo badge doesn’t appear on the Polo GTI / GTI+ either, so VW probably did this to help create a separate ‘GTI’ identity and sub-brand.

On the mk8 GTI, there is one Golf ‘badge’ (not really a badge per se, as it’s the word ‘Golf’ impressed into a plastic trim piece). It’s on the panel in front of the wireless charging pad and phone cover in the front section of the centre console.

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB73 on 03 January 2023, 19:40

I took the plunge and ordered the Mountune stage 1 remap which is supposed to be kind to the clutch on manual cars

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 04 January 2023, 18:00

Quote from: JB73 on 03 January 2023, 19:40

I took the plunge and ordered the Mountune stage 1 remap which is supposed to be kind to the clutch on manual cars

Interested to hear how you get on with it.

Any reason you chose Mountune over Revo, Abt, Racingline etc..?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 06 January 2023, 17:42

Gave my Clubsport a much needed wash as I hadn't washed it since just before Xmas, normally wash it every Friday!!

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 09 January 2023, 17:42

Fitted my TCR Spoiler

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 10 January 2023, 10:04

That looks pretty damn good. I've been thinking of doing similar - wrapping the roof and the spoiler, and adding a small extension. I had been wondering - when you look at the existing spoiler, there is an obvious part to wrap, i.e. the inner part. I was wondering how wide the spoiler lips looked, and if they were noticeably wider than that inner part. Do you see what I mean? Would you be able to post a photo more from above?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 10 January 2023, 10:39

Quote from: sjw on 10 January 2023, 10:04

That looks pretty damn good. I've been thinking of doing similar - wrapping the roof and the spoiler, and adding a small extension. I had been wondering - when you look at the existing spoiler, there is an obvious part to wrap, i.e. the inner part. I was wondering how wide the spoiler lips looked, and if they were noticeably wider than that inner part. Do you see what I mean? Would you be able to post a photo more from above?

Hopefully the below photos answer your questions. The wrap has been taken to the natural wrapping point on the lip i.e the inner, which left around an inch of a red lip which looked nice. The TCR spoiler completely hides the red paint and is now all gloss black.

I'll get a better photo for you later on.

(https://i.postimg.cc/FRcbB4Jk/IMG-5252.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/dksThg6J)

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 10 January 2023, 10:45

Looks superb, very neat

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 10 January 2023, 11:04

Quote from: willni on 10 January 2023, 10:39

Quote from: sjw on 10 January 2023, 10:04

That looks pretty damn good. I've been thinking of doing similar - wrapping the roof and the spoiler, and adding a small extension. I had been wondering - when you look at the existing spoiler, there is an obvious part to wrap, i.e. the inner part. I was wondering how wide the spoiler lips looked, and if they were noticeably wider than that inner part. Do you see what I mean? Would you be able to post a photo more from above?

Hopefully the below photos answer your questions. The wrap has been taken to the natural wrapping point on the lip i.e the inner, which left around an inch of a red lip which looked nice. The TCR spoiler completely hides the red paint and is now all gloss black.

I'll get a better photo for you later on.

(https://i.postimg.cc/FRcbB4Jk/IMG-5252.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/dksThg6J)

(https://i.postimg.cc/kXDGJyff/IMG-6056.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/RN54GwrH)

It looks pretty close to what I'm hoping for, but another picture would be great. I'm in no rush though so don't put yourself out.

You pictures of your car always leave me so jealous  :angry: I really need to get mine cleaned, wheels sorted, then choose a spoiler extension front lip... etc. So much to do! Then I remember I have to think about replacing the water pump before anything else  :sad:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 10 January 2023, 13:31

Quote from: sjw on 10 January 2023, 11:04

It looks pretty close to what I'm hoping for, but another picture would be great. I'm in no rush though so don't put yourself out.

You pictures of your car always leave me so jealous  :angry: I really need to get mine cleaned, wheels sorted, then choose a spoiler extension front lip... etc. So much to do! Then I remember I have to think about replacing the water pump before anything else  :sad:

There you go hopefully that's what you were after. I haven't washed mine in about 3-4 weeks now, needs done  :whistle:, if it helps it took me over a year to actually to buy the spoiler after I decided I wanted it  :grin:

(https://i.postimg.cc/HsLxybXN/IMG-6061.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/pygRNh0Q)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 10 January 2023, 13:39

Spot on, it's not obviously off at all. Nice one, thanks!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 10 January 2023, 22:26

Car has to go in tomorrow for rear brake pads so she had a late night bath to make sure they don't wash it.


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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB73 on 13 January 2023, 19:30

Finally got around to fitting my Mountune stage one map, the car now feels so alive

Think I may now treat it to the mountune intake too

Cheers Jason

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 14 January 2023, 13:27

Fitted black mirror caps

(https://i.postimg.cc/BnTNKskq/IMG20230114121134.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/G4pk00bN)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 14 January 2023, 13:49

Quote from: sjw on 14 January 2023, 13:27

Fitted black mirror caps

They look good :cool:. Funny how trends change over the years - I can remember when the use of black mirror caps were restricted to lower trim level models by some car manufacturers. They look good on the GTI though.

Will you be getting the mounting holes from the original number plate holder on the front bumper filled and painted? With my car OCD, if it was my car they’d be giving me sleepless nights! :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 14 January 2023, 14:25

Quote from: SRGTD on 14 January 2023, 13:49

Quote from: sjw on 14 January 2023, 13:27

Fitted black mirror caps

They look good :cool:. Funny how trends change over the years - I can remember when the use of black mirror caps were restricted to lower trim level models by some car manufacturers. They look good on the GTI though.

Will you be getting the mounting holes from the original number plate holder on the front bumper filled and painted? With my car OCD, if it was my car they’d be giving me sleepless nights! :grin:

I'd planned to get them done and will do something about them eventually, but it's one of those things that you forget about. Very annoying though, couldn't believe the size of them when I removed the holder. And 6? Talk about overkill!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 16 January 2023, 13:35

New rear brake discs arrived today

(https://i.imgur.com/qpIOZyK.png)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: o`Neil on 16 January 2023, 18:28

Quote from: sjw on 16 January 2023, 13:35

New rear brake discs arrived today

VBT, just what I`ve been looking at, although I want fronts too.

What pads are you going for?

I`m torn, too many pad choices.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 16 January 2023, 18:34

Quote from: o`Neil on 16 January 2023, 18:28

Quote from: sjw on 16 January 2023, 13:35

New rear brake discs arrived today

VBT, just what I`ve been looking at, although I want fronts too.

What pads are you going for?

I`m torn, too many pad choices.

I have an order in for racing line pads, but they are on backorder everywhere. Thinking of going for EBC Redstuff instead. The rears are on sale at Demon Tweeks for 22% off, bringing them under 50 quid.

I will need fronts soon as well I should imagine, but my rears are in desparate need. I will go for the same VBT discs on the front once I need them

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 16 January 2023, 18:41

Quote from: o`Neil on 16 January 2023, 18:28

Quote from: sjw on 16 January 2023, 13:35

New rear brake discs arrived today

VBT, just what I`ve been looking at, although I want fronts too.

What pads are you going for?

I`m torn, too many pad choices.

By the way, these are the "black". At least, that's what I ordered. They look pretty silver to me

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 16 January 2023, 18:48

Quote from: sjw on 16 January 2023, 13:35

New rear brake discs arrived today

(https://i.imgur.com/qpIOZyK.png)

Be interesting to know the weight difference between them and the factory rear discs.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 16 January 2023, 19:37

Quote from: willni on 16 January 2023, 18:48

Quote from: sjw on 16 January 2023, 13:35

New rear brake discs arrived today

(https://i.imgur.com/qpIOZyK.png)

Be interesting to know the weight difference between them and the factory rear discs.

If I remember, I'll compare them when I do the swap

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Rudedog on 17 January 2023, 09:10

I'm guessing that the black refers to the painted hubs?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 17 January 2023, 09:49

Quote from: Rudedog on 17 January 2023, 09:10

I'm guessing that the black refers to the painted hubs?

Have a look yourself - https://progressiveparts.com/product/vbt-rear-310x22-brake-discs-pair-vag-fitment-golf-mk5-6-7-8-5440744126

I'm not sure. Not that I am particularly fussed - what I have received is good enough for me

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 17 January 2023, 12:36

Today I reinsured my GTi...... 

I mention this, as despite another clean licence and no claim year, the renewal has increased by 30% from a leading insurer, this is still half the price of many other quotes.

I assume car parts prices have gone up over the last few years, increasing premiums across the board.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 17 January 2023, 12:59

Quote from: clubsport on 17 January 2023, 12:36

Today I reinsured my GTi...... 

I mention this, as despite another clean licence and no claim year, the renewal has increased by 30% from a leading insurer, this is still half the price of many other quotes.

I assume car parts prices have gone up over the last few years, increasing premiums across the board.

The days of cheap insurance appear to be drawing to a close, I used to swap insurers on all my cars every year via the usual comparison sites to take advantage of the low Y1 rates to attract new customers. Since the legislation that insurers have to offer the same deal to existing customers as well as new came into effect, guess what’s happened - prices rise.

I was actually told by an insurer that they couldn’t offer me a policy for the forthcoming year on my house last year.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 17 January 2023, 13:18

Quote from: Adam T7 on 17 January 2023, 12:59

Quote from: clubsport on 17 January 2023, 12:36

Today I reinsured my GTi...... 

I mention this, as despite another clean licence and no claim year, the renewal has increased by 30% from a leading insurer, this is still half the price of many other quotes.

I assume car parts prices have gone up over the last few years, increasing premiums across the board.

The days of cheap insurance appear to be drawing to a close, I used to swap insurers on all my cars every year via the usual comparison sites to take advantage of the low Y1 rates to attract new customers. Since the legislation that insurers have to offer the same deal to existing customers as well as new came into effect, guess what’s happened - prices rise.

I was actually told by an insurer that they couldn’t offer me a policy for the forthcoming year on my house last year.

No surprise really that insurance premiums have increased. As much as many of us see insurance companies as the bad guys, in the current climate they will also be seeing their costs increasing like many other business sectors;

• inflation will be impacting parts, paint and labour costs to repair damaged cars
• I dare say injury claims also will be costing more year on year, especially those high cost injury claims which can be very expensive to settle

Also, as you’ve said, equalising new and existing customer prices will mean that the cheaper insurance for new customers will have pretty much disappeared now :sad:.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 17 January 2023, 14:10

Quote from: sjw on 17 January 2023, 09:49

Quote from: Rudedog on 17 January 2023, 09:10

I'm guessing that the black refers to the painted hubs?

Have a look yourself - https://progressiveparts.com/product/vbt-rear-310x22-brake-discs-pair-vag-fitment-golf-mk5-6-7-8-5440744126

I'm not sure. Not that I am particularly fussed - what I have received is good enough for me

Response from the seller:

" I can confirm this is the black option. It seems manufacturers are stopping/ no longer coating the face of the disc where the brake pads contact, as this wears off within a couple of uses anyway.

The Black option refers to the center hub and outer edges typically, as these sections are left visible once the black coating of the brake disc face wears through. Once they are used, and your brakes have been applied, the face of the disc will take the usual exposed metal finish."

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: EB2019 on 22 January 2023, 15:15

Decided to vax the mats and boot floor... thing.

Then treated with Gtechnic smart fabric.

Will vax the seats once the warmer weather comes, but leave the Smart fabric for the mats only as without kids or pets I think we can avoid spilling onto the seats (famous last words)

The previous owner service the car as per spec but probably weren't into cleaning it, so after wheels and calipers sealed then car detox wash, fallout remover, tar remover, clay, DA polish and wax, Sonax hybrid seal the mat trim.

Always nice to start ownership with a clean car.

But I fear its a slippery slope.


(https://i.postimg.cc/DZ4fJvrR/PXL-20230122-144710866.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/TLGvBXHc)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 25 January 2023, 12:24

Took it in for it's big service today. I must say that the Lookers garage I use is pretty efficient and gives friendly professional service. Anyway, all done while I waited and it does feel perkier now.

I will speak to them about the all in plan soon now that my service plan is finished. The only work likely to be needed to qualify will be an aircon service. Will probably get the sunroof serviced too.

One thing I noted whilst there was the general lack of cars both inside and out on the forecourt. The other was that nearly half of the cars on the forecourt weren't VWs.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 25 January 2023, 16:26

Quote from: Watts on 25 January 2023, 12:24

Took it in for it's big service today. I must say that the Lookers garage I use is pretty efficient and gives friendly professional service. Anyway, all done while I waited and it does feel perkier now.

I will speak to them about the all in plan soon now that my service plan is finished. The only work likely to be needed to qualify will be an aircon service. Will probably get the sunroof serviced too.

One thing I noted whilst there was the general lack of cars both inside and out on the forecourt. The other was that nearly half of the cars on the forecourt weren't VWs.

Dealers are buying good cars from auctions now to put on the forecourt and they are also selling older VW cars now. It used to be at four years they wouldn't even entertain a car sitting on the forecourt.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: breezasib on 27 January 2023, 15:09

For those cold mornings... OBD11 tweak to enable locking with the key when the engine is running.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rowlers on 27 January 2023, 15:28

Ordered a dogbone insert. Just need the courage to fit it now - it'll be done on axle stands on the drive!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: breezasib on 28 January 2023, 19:00

Ordered one of these:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003021631337.html?spm=a2g0o.order_detail.order_detail_item.2.5be6f19ccox7cj
Remembers the last state of the auto start/stop button rather than always defaulting to on.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 28 January 2023, 19:14

Ordered a set of NCZ Works paddle shifters - https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/821010191/vw-mk7-75-illuminated-extended-steering?transaction_id=3407914547&campaign_label=epp_buyer_order_confirmation_treatment&utm_source=transactional&utm_campaign=epp_buyer_order_confirmation_treatment_010170_1077655941566_0_0&utm_medium=email&utm_content=&email_sent=1674770236&euid=Nbe1_LWvbWbL1UI0PIgoy_Z1ms_6&eaid=37075133744&x_eaid=8ea0c53b1f

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: o`Neil on 28 January 2023, 20:39

Quote from: willni on 28 January 2023, 19:14

Ordered a set of NCZ Works paddle shifters - https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/821010191/vw-mk7-75-illuminated-extended-steering?transaction_id=3407914547&campaign_label=epp_buyer_order_confirmation_treatment&utm_source=transactional&utm_campaign=epp_buyer_order_confirmation_treatment_010170_1077655941566_0_0&utm_medium=email&utm_content=&email_sent=1674770236&euid=Nbe1_LWvbWbL1UI0PIgoy_Z1ms_6&eaid=37075133744&x_eaid=8ea0c53b1f

I have these, they make all the difference  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 28 January 2023, 21:22

Quote from: o`Neil on 28 January 2023, 20:39

Quote from: willni on 28 January 2023, 19:14

Ordered a set of NCZ Works paddle shifters - https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/821010191/vw-mk7-75-illuminated-extended-steering?transaction_id=3407914547&campaign_label=epp_buyer_order_confirmation_treatment&utm_source=transactional&utm_campaign=epp_buyer_order_confirmation_treatment_010170_1077655941566_0_0&utm_medium=email&utm_content=&email_sent=1674770236&euid=Nbe1_LWvbWbL1UI0PIgoy_Z1ms_6&eaid=37075133744&x_eaid=8ea0c53b1f

I have these, they make all the difference  :cool:

Ah great, at least they're good then. I was sort of questioning if I was sane buying them.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: symonh2000 on 28 January 2023, 22:29

What have I done to my Mk7 today? I have replaced it.

There is a BMW M140i on it's way to me. The Golf will be staying in the family, my wife is going to take over ownership of it.

So a win win situation. :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: P6GTD on 29 January 2023, 12:02

Paddles?
I bought my silver alloy Racingline set on offer and fitted them to my new car on the way home from the showroom.
Never regretted having them, look great, used at some point in every drive whether town or country.
They might have cost the factory ??£25?? to fit as standard on a far from cheap car but that’s the way with manufacturers.
It’s a Poundland attitude to a Marks and Spencer brand.
PS….I know the DSG comes with “vestigial” paddles but a performance model deserves something better.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 29 January 2023, 22:19

WOW those paddles are expensive. And you still have to do assembly yourself eg glue?

Edit: Rather than sound aggressive, maybe I should clarify what I meant... Do these offer anything more than other options? I feel like there must be something I am missing

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 29 January 2023, 22:21

Quote from: sjw on 29 January 2023, 22:19

WOW those paddles are expensive. And you still have to do assembly yourself eg glue?

These ones are pre-assembled, the ones you assemble yourself are circa £37.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 29 January 2023, 22:25

Did a rain dance today, bit pointless really for my 77 round trip commute but sure, still yet to actually ceramic coat the front end of my car as I can't find the time lately so it'll most likely end up getting done during springs tidy up.

(https://i.postimg.cc/j2Pz2Xg1/IMG-6239.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/bSYGFQj0)

(https://i.postimg.cc/j24LBkkR/IMG-6253.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/H8jYy3gN)

(https://i.postimg.cc/mgXFbJZD/IMG-6270.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/xXmd5szD)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: P6GTD on 29 January 2023, 23:09

Quote from: sjw on 29 January 2023, 22:19

WOW those paddles are expensive. And you still have to do assembly yourself eg glue?

Edit: Rather than sound aggressive, maybe I should clarify what I meant... Do these offer anything more than other options? I feel like there must be something I am missing

Why do some people pay £50 for a wristwitch while others pay £150?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: P6GTD on 29 January 2023, 23:09

Wristwitch…

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: P6GTD on 29 January 2023, 23:10

Damn…..watch!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 30 January 2023, 06:19

Just imagine the quality of paddle you could get for Rolex wristwitch money P6!

I had set of S2T’s which I fitted to my TCR but alas I never got on with the DCC suspension on that car so t’was a brief affair. A shame really as in all other respects it was the perfect car.
Those paddles were of very high quality though.

For some reason I’ve never been able to make the best of DSG, you mention using the paddles on every journey but I never really think about using them and the TCU is a slow witted thing at times. I should make more of an effort to learn how to get the best from DSG. I tend to let it do its thing and just sit back and endure the ride.
I like the idea of BEV’s, no gearbox, just lots of instant torque. However I don’t like the price of BEV’s.



@Will, I never tire of looking at pics of your GTI. It sits perfectly and it goes to show that you don’t absolutely need 19’s for aesthetics.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 30 January 2023, 08:39

I also had a set of S2T paddles and wasn't enamoured with them mostly because mine had manufacturing defects which made them wobble...as well as the colour wasn't a perfect match with the gti chrome steering wheel trim. These NCZ Works are very OEM+ and don't look out of place in my opinion

I also haven't been able to properly utilise the DSG box, out of laziness more than anything. I did last week and it was great and realised the OEM paddles don't lend themselves actually being used well, hence the purchase.

@Exonian thank you, I think the 3 doors can get away with a lot more in terms of design choices than the 5 doors, where the 5 doors do need the 19s for a bit of flare. Either way we'll be counting down the days until my next set of alloys I'm sure :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 30 January 2023, 09:35

I fitted these paddles that I bought from China:

(https://i.postimg.cc/nzKvcQ1c/20200507-120614.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/N9MydFVW)

I can't remember exactly how much they cost but they were very cheap, £10 or £15 delivered. They are really well finished, match the metal work on the steering wheel perfectly, feel great to touch and fit exactly like the oem ones. A bargain and they look pretty good too! Mind you, I very rarely use them although I did find out recently if you put the 'box in S before going into manual, it does seem to sharpen up the gear changes.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 30 January 2023, 10:41

Quote from: Watts on 30 January 2023, 09:35

I fitted these paddles that I bought from China:

(https://i.postimg.cc/nzKvcQ1c/20200507-120614.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/N9MydFVW)

I can't remember exactly how much they cost but they were very cheap, £10 or £15 delivered. They are really well finished, match the metal work on the steering wheel perfectly, feel great to touch and fit exactly like the oem ones. A bargain and they look pretty good too! Mind you, I very rarely use them although I did find out recently if you put the 'box in S before going into manual, it does seem to sharpen up the gear changes.

They're the ones I have too (except mine are black). They're a full replacement for the existing paddle, not stuck on. Can't see how £140 would buy you anything more tbqh

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 30 January 2023, 10:42

Quote from: P6GTD on 29 January 2023, 23:09

Quote from: sjw on 29 January 2023, 22:19

WOW those paddles are expensive. And you still have to do assembly yourself eg glue?

Edit: Rather than sound aggressive, maybe I should clarify what I meant... Do these offer anything more than other options? I feel like there must be something I am missing

Why do some people pay £50 for a wristwitch while others pay £150?

Engineering, design, heritage, perceived status...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: LSBristol on 30 January 2023, 17:26

Washed and waxed. That'll probably last a good few hours before it's filthy again!

Looking at getting some new locking wheelnuts as the ones supplied by wheelbase alloys 1. Have started to rust and 2. Don't fit conventional wheelnut covers. (maybe some causation there)


(https://i.postimg.cc/3rt0rpDZ/20230130-163023.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/3WDxnk1y)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: P6GTD on 30 January 2023, 17:37

My paddles are things of exquisite beauty and bring me much pride and joy.
My watch cost £30 10 years ago but I do understand why others would spend more on a much nicer watch, presumably for the same reasons as I feel about my paddles!

Turning to use, I flick down gears when washing off speed in the same way as on a manual I might have changed down as well as braking. Old school but involving. Oh, just to explain that I passed my test in 1968 when disc brakes were a rarity and you had to use your gears to slow the bloody things down.

Anyway, I also flick down a gear if going into a roundabout without stopping as I know the car will hold my preferred gear through and out the other side, no matter what throttle opening, unlike the DSG Drive mode which can’t make up its mind whether it’s Arthur or Martha as they used to say.

But most of all I 100% of the time use it when overtaking to give amazing passing power. I also like the fact I can flick up and down the box without my wife, as nervous passenger, noticing. If the overtaking slot doesn’t look safe, just flick up again, then down when ready. Changes are astonishingly fast as we all know.

In summary, I couldn’t really warm to DSG (my first auto) until I learned to use the paddles and also sometimes to lock it in manual when for example going up a long motorway incline when dropping it manually from 7 to 6 cuts out the “drone” and makes the car feel much happier at a steady uphill 70.

Sooooo, my point is (I think) that in 4 years of ownership, if I use the paddles on average 5 times a day, the use/cost analysis makes me feel good!

Howzat?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 30 January 2023, 18:39

Quote from: P6GTD on 30 January 2023, 17:37

Turning to use, I flick down gears when washing off speed in the same way as on a manual I might have changed down as well as braking. Old school but involving. Oh, just to explain that I passed my test in 1968 when disc brakes were a rarity and you had to use your gears to slow the bloody things down.

Funny you mention that, in manual I do that as well. But I remember watching a might car mods video where Moog said something along the lines of 'you can engine brake, but brake pads are cheaper to replace than a clutch'.

Not that either are overly harsh anyway unless you're letting it engine brake at 6k rpm through the gears regularly, but food for thought none the less.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 30 January 2023, 18:43

Quote from: LSBristol on 30 January 2023, 17:26

Washed and waxed. That'll probably last a good few hours before it's filthy again!

Looking at getting some new locking wheelnuts as the ones supplied by wheelbase alloys 1. Have started to rust and 2. Don't fit conventional wheelnut covers. (maybe some causation there)


(https://i.postimg.cc/3rt0rpDZ/20230130-163023.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/3WDxnk1y)

Looks great! I have the same issue with my bolts not fitting covers, but they're black so it's a middle ground compromise.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 30 January 2023, 18:51

Quote from: P6GTD on 30 January 2023, 17:37

My paddles are things of exquisite beauty and bring me much pride and joy.
My watch cost £30 10 years ago but I do understand why others would spend more on a much nicer watch, presumably for the same reasons as I feel about my paddles!

Turning to use, I flick down gears when washing off speed in the same way as on a manual I might have changed down as well as braking. Old school but involving. Oh, just to explain that I passed my test in 1968 when disc brakes were a rarity and you had to use your gears to slow the bloody things down.

Anyway, I also flick down a gear if going into a roundabout without stopping as I know the car will hold my preferred gear through and out the other side, no matter what throttle opening, unlike the DSG Drive mode which can’t make up its mind whether it’s Arthur or Martha as they used to say.

But most of all I 100% of the time use it when overtaking to give amazing passing power. I also like the fact I can flick up and down the box without my wife, as nervous passenger, noticing. If the overtaking slot doesn’t look safe, just flick up again, then down when ready. Changes are astonishingly fast as we all know.

In summary, I couldn’t really warm to DSG (my first auto) until I learned to use the paddles and also sometimes to lock it in manual when for example going up a long motorway incline when dropping it manually from 7 to 6 cuts out the “drone” and makes the car feel much happier at a steady uphill 70.

Sooooo, my point is (I think) that in 4 years of ownership, if I use the paddles on average 5 times a day, the use/cost analysis makes me feel good!

Howzat?

I also use the paddles regularly in my Polo GTI+.

I started using them very soon after getting the car. It was the roundabout scenario that prompted me to use them initially as I disliked the way the DSG changed up gears while going round the roundabout rather than holding my preferred gear. I use them at some point on pretty much every journey now.

I’ve still got the OEM paddle shifters because I like the illuminated + and - symbols on the paddles. I’ve never experienced any other type of paddle shifters as this is my first DSG.

My first car was an original Mini back in 1977 with drum brakes all round, so I know where you’re coming from regarding using the gears to help slow the car down :smiley:.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 30 January 2023, 19:28

I now have a New Year’s resolution:
Use the paddles.

It’ll distract me from that godawful bonging anyway.


I always used the gears to assist deceleration in my manuals too. Not from high engine speeds, just sequentially coming down the gears whilst off the throttle at low RPM’s.
The main benefit of this was reducing brake dust as cleaning wheels is a horrid job!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: P6GTD on 30 January 2023, 19:35

I realise this is going off the post topic so will make this my last response on DSG.

I actually started a topic about 3 years ago on the debate of engine braking (“over run”) versus braking and got different points of view including the danger of placing too much strain on the DSG transmission.

I drive briskly but not harshly and treat the car like a baby. I feel I can achieve a balance between mechanical sympathy and using what a GTI offers.

So I use the car’s capabilities carefully but to the full when appropriate.

I get the impression from OPs that I am typical of GTI owners, certainly on this forum, who tend to look after their cars significantly better than the Average Joe.

Anyway, I will desist and return this brilliant thread rightfully to the topic “What Have You Done To Your Mk7 Today”

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Yusee on 30 January 2023, 21:10

@P6GTD, it’s as interesting to hear how people drive their mk7s as it is to hear what they do to them.

I’m with you on the mechanical sympathy thing.

God only knows what people get out of launching their vehicles.

Today, I drove to work and back in my mk7.5 and attempted perfectly rev matched downshifts with a blip of the throttle. Very satisfying.

I don’t think the manual box on these cars gets enough praise. The gear shift is sweet.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 31 January 2023, 07:21

Quote from: Yusee on 30 January 2023, 21:10

@P6GTD, it’s as interesting to hear how people drive their mk7s as it is to hear what they do to them.

I’m with you on the mechanical sympathy thing.

God only knows what people get out of launching their vehicles.

Today, I drove to work and back in my mk7.5 and attempted perfectly rev matched downshifts with a blip of the throttle. Very satisfying.

I don’t think the manual box on these cars gets enough praise. The gear shift is sweet.

I'm also mechanically sympathetic so it was worse when someone tried to tell me when the coolant hits 90 the engine is warm and you can go full throttle....

I've only drove a prefacelift gti in the manual and it was a great experience, I'd happily take either box at this point.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 31 January 2023, 11:14

The above is the reason I have oil temp permanently on display in the infotainment centre.
Not that I thrash it as soon as the oil nudges 90 degrees but it’s nice to know the engine is at its operating temperature.
Reason coolant hits 90 so fast is the jacket on the exhaust manifold.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: breezasib on 01 February 2023, 14:00

Put back in the under-seat draws that came out of my old lease 2016 GTI MK7. The screws and speed nuts had gone a bit rusty so had to order a new set.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: joe6 on 01 February 2023, 20:39

Replaced the plastic top on spare my key fob with a gti chrome top. Not sure if both should have had the chrome top from new?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 01 February 2023, 20:52

All five of the ones I had were fitted with chrome trims on both keys.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Vw80 on 01 February 2023, 21:21

Orders a pair of rear brake disc shield ‘splash panel’ after one decided to come off on route to work. An kinda jammed between calliper an inner of rim 😩. Haven had chance to wash wheel to see if much scoring😭

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: joe6 on 01 February 2023, 22:07

Quote from: joe6 on 01 February 2023, 20:39

Replaced the plastic top on spare my key fob with a gti chrome top. Not sure if both should have had the chrome top from new?

Wonder if that means one is lost or 'floating' about somewhere? Bit worrying although had the car over 2 years and no incidents.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 01 February 2023, 22:20

Quote from: joe6 on 01 February 2023, 22:07

Quote from: joe6 on 01 February 2023, 20:39

Replaced the plastic top on spare my key fob with a gti chrome top. Not sure if both should have had the chrome top from new?

Wonder if that means one is lost or 'floating' about somewhere? Bit worrying although had the car over 2 years and no incidents.

They are dealer fitted to the keys although supplied with the car in a plastic bag when new.
Mislaid by supplying dealer is my bet.
Do you have the key identification tag with the car?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 01 February 2023, 22:25

Quote from: Vw80 on 01 February 2023, 21:21

Orders a pair of rear brake disc shield ‘splash panel’ after one decided to come off on route to work. An kinda jammed between calliper an inner of rim 😩. Haven had chance to wash wheel to see if much scoring😭

Eeek, I can imagine what a horrible noise that must’ve made!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: joe6 on 02 February 2023, 13:07

Quote from: Exonian on 01 February 2023, 22:20

Quote from: joe6 on 01 February 2023, 22:07

Quote from: joe6 on 01 February 2023, 20:39

Replaced the plastic top on spare my key fob with a gti chrome top. Not sure if both should have had the chrome top from new?

Wonder if that means one is lost or 'floating' about somewhere? Bit worrying although had the car over 2 years and no incidents.

They are dealer fitted to the keys although supplied with the car in a plastic bag when new.
Mislaid by supplying dealer is my bet.
Do you have the key identification tag with the car?

Bought used and no tag from the dealer. Original dealer problem possibly as pre-reg car?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 02 February 2023, 14:58

Quote from: joe6 on 01 February 2023, 22:07

Quote from: joe6 on 01 February 2023, 20:39

Replaced the plastic top on spare my key fob with a gti chrome top. Not sure if both should have had the chrome top from new?

Wonder if that means one is lost or 'floating' about somewhere? Bit worrying although had the car over 2 years and no incidents.

I think your safe from someone carrying around a random car key trying to unlock every 2013-2020 GTI they walk past on the odd chance they get a packet of half eaten sweets  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 02 February 2023, 17:29

Today I had the sunroof open for the first time this year! 11C, seemed rude not to.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 02 February 2023, 18:36

Quote from: Watts on 02 February 2023, 17:29

Today I had the sunroof open for the first time this year! 11C, seemed rude not to.

Fully open or just the tilt?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 02 February 2023, 19:00

Quote from: willni on 02 February 2023, 18:36

Quote from: Watts on 02 February 2023, 17:29

Today I had the sunroof open for the first time this year! 11C, seemed rude not to.

Fully open or just the tilt?

Fully, never just do tilt, it's either open or closed!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 02 February 2023, 19:30

Quote from: Watts on 02 February 2023, 19:00

Quote from: willni on 02 February 2023, 18:36

Quote from: Watts on 02 February 2023, 17:29

Today I had the sunroof open for the first time this year! 11C, seemed rude not to.

Fully open or just the tilt?

Fully, never just do tilt, it's either open or closed!

I'm the opposite tilt all year round rear snow or hail, rarely fully, mostly because a bird got my back seats before...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 02 February 2023, 19:32

Quote from: willni on 02 February 2023, 19:30

I'm the opposite tilt all year round rear snow or hail, rarely fully, mostly because a bird got my back seats before...

That is my fear but so far so good...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 02 February 2023, 20:37

Quote from: Watts on 02 February 2023, 17:29

Today I had the sunroof open for the first time this year! 11C, seemed rude not to.

I'll have the sunroof open all the time! Something lovely about a motorway drive on a winter night, heated seat on, sunroof open, music low. AC off, obviously

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: joe6 on 03 February 2023, 10:11

Quote from: willni on 02 February 2023, 14:58

Quote from: joe6 on 01 February 2023, 22:07

Quote from: joe6 on 01 February 2023, 20:39

Replaced the plastic top on spare my key fob with a gti chrome top. Not sure if both should have had the chrome top from new?

Wonder if that means one is lost or 'floating' about somewhere? Bit worrying although had the car over 2 years and no incidents.

I think your safe from someone carrying around a random car key trying to unlock every 2013-2020 GTI they walk past on the odd chance they get a packet of half eaten sweets  :grin:

Welcome to the Jakemans that my OH keeps leaving in the car!  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 03 February 2023, 19:04

Quote from: joe6 on 03 February 2023, 10:11

Quote from: willni on 02 February 2023, 14:58

Quote from: joe6 on 01 February 2023, 22:07

Quote from: joe6 on 01 February 2023, 20:39

Replaced the plastic top on spare my key fob with a gti chrome top. Not sure if both should have had the chrome top from new?

Wonder if that means one is lost or 'floating' about somewhere? Bit worrying although had the car over 2 years and no incidents.

I think your safe from someone carrying around a random car key trying to unlock every 2013-2020 GTI they walk past on the odd chance they get a packet of half eaten sweets  :grin:

Welcome to the Jakemans that my OH keeps leaving in the car!  :laugh:

If it helps my friend was working in an accountants and the car park was usually full and they had to leave their cars parked on the road, as the scum bags went past once every few months and keyed all the cars...his mk7 Gti was hit twice and his astra once...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 04 February 2023, 19:58

Took it to over 30k miles today. Although I still don't always get on with the dsg and I do have the 'third year itch', this really is an extremely competent car with a great engine. Plenty of go, decent comfort (excepting the monumental crash if you hit a bump/pothole) and all the practicalities of any Golf. I think regularly of replacing it due to the aforementioned itch yet there really is little out there that would be worth replacing it for. It was a difficult decision for me getting this given how happy I was with my MK7PP but it worked out well!

Now all I have to do is find some time to wash it...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 04 February 2023, 20:18

Quote from: Watts on 04 February 2023, 19:58

Took it to over 30k miles today. Although I still don't always get on with the dsg and I do have the 'third year itch', this really is an extremely competent car with a great engine. Plenty of go, decent comfort (excepting the monumental crash if you hit a bump/pothole) and all the practicalities of any Golf. I think regularly of replacing it due to the aforementioned itch yet there really is little out there that would be worth replacing it for. It was a difficult decision for me getting this given how happy I was with my MK7PP but it worked out well!

Now all I have to do is find some time to wash it...

Take the Refinitz off and put on a set of 18" Belvederes, I'm loving the 18" lifestyle currently so much I'd considering just keeping them on all year round.

I have washed mine and a few other cars today but I wouldn't bully you with those photos :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 04 February 2023, 21:17

Quote from: willni on 04 February 2023, 20:18

Take the Refinitz off and put on a set of 18" Belvederes, I'm loving the 18" lifestyle currently so much I'd considering just keeping them on all year round.

I have washed mine and a few other cars today but I wouldn't bully you with those photos :wink:

Good advice but having just bought a full set of PS4S, I'm going to stick! That and I like the Reifnitz.

I appreciate your consideration of my feelings! :grin: Mines going to need digging out prior to a wash....

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 05 February 2023, 15:41

Finally a reasonable weather day today so have it a decent clean and wax. Sadly after over 4 years of parking incredibly carefully I noticed a tiny scrape on the near side front alloy with a tiny bit of white worm. Right on the edge of the rim so sanded it back and put a couple of coats of lacquer on it, looks ok but guess I’m just delaying the inevitable☹️

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 05 February 2023, 16:14

Quote from: Adam T7 on 05 February 2023, 15:41

Finally a reasonable weather day today so have it a decent clean and wax. Sadly after over 4 years of parking incredibly carefully I noticed a tiny scrape on the near side front alloy with a tiny bit of white worm. Right on the edge of the rim so sanded it back and put a couple of coats of lacquer on it, looks ok but guess I’m just delaying the inevitable☹️

At 4 years and that's your first bit of white worm, I'd chalk that down as a win mate!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 05 February 2023, 16:16

I won't show the exterior clean of mine out of respect to @Watts but I gave the saggy leather & interior of mine a clean today, as the smudge-ridden radio was doing my head in.

(https://i.postimg.cc/BbrmJyMQ/IMG-6364.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/MfY7D9Ch)

(https://i.postimg.cc/yY3G2hv8/IMG-6365.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Vd14CCxx)
 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 05 February 2023, 16:41

Quote from: willni on 05 February 2023, 16:14

Quote from: Adam T7 on 05 February 2023, 15:41

Finally a reasonable weather day today so have it a decent clean and wax. Sadly after over 4 years of parking incredibly carefully I noticed a tiny scrape on the near side front alloy with a tiny bit of white worm. Right on the edge of the rim so sanded it back and put a couple of coats of lacquer on it, looks ok but guess I’m just delaying the inevitable☹️

At 4 years and that's your first bit of white worm, I'd chalk that down as a win mate!

Suppose so, still a bit disappointing though. Will get it skimmed if it gets worse.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 05 February 2023, 16:53

Quote from: willni on 05 February 2023, 16:16

I won't show the exterior clean of mine out of respect to @Watts but I gave the saggy leather & interior of mine a clean today, as the smudge-ridden radio was doing my head in.

I saw you other post which whilst your car looks fantastic, also left me hanging my head in shame. Your leather looks pretty good so far.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 05 February 2023, 17:14

Quote from: Watts on 05 February 2023, 16:53

Quote from: willni on 05 February 2023, 16:16

I won't show the exterior clean of mine out of respect to @Watts but I gave the saggy leather & interior of mine a clean today, as the smudge-ridden radio was doing my head in.

I saw you other post which whilst your car looks fantastic, also left me hanging my head in shame. Your leather looks pretty good so far.

Mine's doing a 77 mile round trip commute at the minute as we're doing upgrades to a reservoir so it's easier to stay on top of it. It's just the standard seat bases are away, considering getting them filled rather than getting new bases as it's only about £120 but not sure if that will invite other issues.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: breezasib on 09 February 2023, 13:42

Quote from: breezasib on 28 January 2023, 19:00

Ordered one of these:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003021631337.html?spm=a2g0o.order_detail.order_detail_item.2.5be6f19ccox7cj
Remembers the last state of the auto start/stop button rather than always defaulting to on.

This arrived yesterday. Fitting took 10mins and works exactly as described. £6 well spent.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: joe6 on 10 February 2023, 17:52

Just had to sort my headlamp washer that had stuck shut. Was washing the inside of the front bumper! Credit card levered it out at no cost. Makes a change. :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Rich62 on 13 February 2023, 11:12

Finally got round to taking some pics of the car after a wash inside and out. Also fitted some new mountune paddles, I quite like them.

(https://i.postimg.cc/3Rm13zdR/Front.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/Cx2skw85/back.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/xdbyPBGR/Paddles.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 13 February 2023, 11:17

Quote from: Rich62 on 13 February 2023, 11:12

Finally got round to taking some pics of the car after a wash inside and out. Also fitted some new mountune paddles, I quite like them.

(https://i.postimg.cc/3Rm13zdR/Front.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/Cx2skw85/back.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/xdbyPBGR/Paddles.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Looks great Rich! I always liked the blue in them, a very understated colour then pops massively in the sun!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Rich62 on 13 February 2023, 13:06

Certainly does... when the sun comes out! I've always liked the way the blue's contrast the red details on cars.
Just checked out your build willni.... wow, very nice! I shall be taking some notes and spending far too much money on non essential items now, Thanks!!  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snoopy on 13 February 2023, 14:43

Oh that's lovely  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: o`Neil on 13 February 2023, 18:01

Love the colour Rich62  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 14 February 2023, 17:59

My NCZ Works Paddles arrived today:

(https://i.postimg.cc/KYjpdvMh/IMG-6557.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/67shZKcM)


(https://i.postimg.cc/rz6LpR54/IMG-6563.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/GTjf7273)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: o`Neil on 14 February 2023, 18:43

Just perfect willni  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: davo245 on 15 February 2023, 07:07

Quote from: Rich62 on 13 February 2023, 11:12

Finally got round to taking some pics of the car after a wash inside and out. Also fitted some new mountune paddles, I quite like them.

(https://i.postimg.cc/3Rm13zdR/Front.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/Cx2skw85/back.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/xdbyPBGR/Paddles.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Looks stunning that! Best wheels you can have on a gti too the Brescia's imo!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: MonWoofer on 15 February 2023, 08:09

Contemplate changing it for a TCR instead ;D

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Rich62 on 15 February 2023, 09:53

Quote from: willni on 14 February 2023, 17:59

My NCZ Works Paddles arrived today:

(https://i.postimg.cc/KYjpdvMh/IMG-6557.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/67shZKcM)


(https://i.postimg.cc/rz6LpR54/IMG-6563.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/GTjf7273)

Those paddles look great and that's mildly frustrating! In all my searching I didn't find these, they look decent quality with an oem look.

How do they feel? Did you buy from etsy for around £60?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 15 February 2023, 10:26

Quote from: Rich62 on 15 February 2023, 09:53

Those paddles look great and that's mildly frustrating! In all my searching I didn't find these, they look decent quality with an oem look.

How do they feel? Did you buy from etsy for around £60?

if it helps this is my 4th or 5th trying of finding the right paddles, feel OEM was using them last night and they're great the right mix between OEM and aftermarket, little wobble but you expect that really with all aftermarket ones due to leverage.

I bought the ones at £150, the ones at £40 are a build it yourself kit and I'm too much of a perfectionist to be happy if I made them myself.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: jaceyboy on 15 February 2023, 18:37

Where did you get these from please and how do they illuminate?

Quote from: willni on 14 February 2023, 17:59

My NCZ Works Paddles arrived today:

(https://i.postimg.cc/KYjpdvMh/IMG-6557.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/67shZKcM)


(https://i.postimg.cc/rz6LpR54/IMG-6563.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/GTjf7273)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: o`Neil on 15 February 2023, 19:01

Quote from: jaceyboy on 15 February 2023, 18:37

Where did you get these from please and how do they illuminate?

They illuminate just as the original paddles did.
The seller is NCZ Works, available on ebay or etsy I believe.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: o`Neil on 15 February 2023, 19:04

Quote from: willni on 15 February 2023, 10:26

little wobble but you expect that really with all aftermarket ones due to leverage.

I stuck a very small piece of insulation tape around the holes before I put the pin through to fit them.

No wobble on mine whatsoever.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 15 February 2023, 19:54

Quote from: o`Neil on 15 February 2023, 19:04

Quote from: willni on 15 February 2023, 10:26

little wobble but you expect that really with all aftermarket ones due to leverage.

I stuck a very small piece of insulation tape around the holes before I put the pin through to fit them.

No wobble on mine whatsoever.

Might give that a go at the weekend, it surprisingly isn't bothering me a whole lot though.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 16 February 2023, 10:14

Quote from: o`Neil on 15 February 2023, 19:01

Quote from: jaceyboy on 15 February 2023, 18:37

Where did you get these from please and how do they illuminate?

They illuminate just as the original paddles did.
The seller is NCZ Works, available on ebay or etsy I believe.

I was going to ask the same question re. illumination... I never noticed the original ones lighting up!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 16 February 2023, 12:33

Me neither but I’ll check after dark😄

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: P6GTD on 16 February 2023, 12:46

I wondered how they light up as well. From memory there is no electrical connection to the paddles.
Are the signs luminous?!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: breezasib on 16 February 2023, 15:26

The light comes from where the paddles attach and is reflected up through the paddle. There are no lights in the paddle itself.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 16 February 2023, 15:35

It's a sort of fibre optic from memory, plastically just plastic that reflects the light up. Here's a daytime photo to show how they blend in with the other black plastics.

(https://i.postimg.cc/9QGktDLt/IMG-6676.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/hXtMKtWf)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ProtoCulture on 17 February 2023, 21:26

Love those paddles, I very nearly ordered a set myself, but went for the usual metal ones in the end, might be tempted again one day, they look ace.

I replaced the two front tyres, pothole killed one last weekend. Went with the AS6 in the end.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: breezasib on 18 February 2023, 11:56

Saved a few quid. Just finished the DIY version.
Used Hycote plastic primer, matte black paint and super glue.

(https://i.postimg.cc/d3tFDqVB/IMG-0673.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/MM4NFJRM)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 18 February 2023, 19:23

Quote from: breezasib on 18 February 2023, 11:56

Saved a few quid. Just finished the DIY version.
Used Hycote plastic primer, matte black paint and super glue.

(https://i.postimg.cc/d3tFDqVB/IMG-0673.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/MM4NFJRM)

Look great! Wouldn't even notice a difference between yours and the pre-made ones. Been using them a lot more over the past couple of days and they're great, really helps make the dsg feel more alive.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: P6GTD on 18 February 2023, 20:49

In my view, the paddles are there on any performance car, whether GTI, Aston Martin, BMW or Porsche for a a good reason.
Unfortunately and mystifyingly ignored by maybe the majority of owners. Laziness vs ignorance.
I love my paddles.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 19 February 2023, 17:51

A wash, tar and iron removal, topped up the glass sealant and testing an external rubber coating for the wind rubbers.

(https://i.postimg.cc/26DF7CZX/IMG-6718.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/d75yqPn8)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Rudedog on 19 February 2023, 21:01

Can I ask how you got on with your windscreen protection?

I applied Galco Ultra about two months ago and as soon as I had to wipe the screen before setting off on the motorway realised it was the worst thing I had ever done..... followed the instructions to the letter and they looked crystal clear but as soon as it got salty spray on it and I had to use the wipers I had horrendous ghosting, almost made it undriveable with headlights from oncoming cars..

I've now spent the time trying to remove it with all types of compounds/clay bars to get back to plain glass.

Totally get it on the side/rear windows and mirrors but I think I stick with standard on the front.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB73 on 19 February 2023, 21:06

I had four new PS 4 fitted and one refurbished alloy fitted, feels so much nicer that the Riken someone had put on

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 19 February 2023, 21:18

Quote from: Rudedog on 19 February 2023, 21:01

Can I ask how you got on with your windscreen protection?

I applied Galco Ultra about two months ago and as soon as I had to wipe the screen before setting off on the motorway realised it was the worst thing I had ever done..... followed the instructions to the letter and they looked crystal clear but as soon as it got salty spray on it and I had to use the wipers I had horrendous ghosting, almost made it undriveable with headlights from oncoming cars..

I've now spent the time trying to remove it with all types of compounds/clay bars to get back to plain glass.

Totally get it on the side/rear windows and mirrors but I think I stick with standard on the front.

I put G-techniq C2v3 on all my glass and I'd recommend it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Rudedog on 19 February 2023, 22:11

Thanks I'll check that out.

My issues have been with these glass products is that they look fine until you go to use the wipers in a horrible dank UK winter when it's just above zero and all I see is a white-out from ghosting each time the blade sweeps over.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 19 February 2023, 22:46

I try a lot of brands to see which offers the best performance at the quickest application, my favourite one is actually discontinued (Autobrite Ghost Rider) well, I think they just superseded it and I haven't tried the new one (Autobrite Repel).

Currently using Angelwax H2GO, works great too with no ghosting. Glass is entirely depending on the cloths you use, I buff off with a microfibre then follow it up 30 mins later with an optical (glasses) cloth with glass cleaner.

They both offer no wiper judder with OEM blades across car brands by the way, just apply the coating to the rubber blades too.

To fully remove a coating from glass you need glass polish or a machine polisher, so either a very aggressive compound or high and passes, if you choose application via hand prepare for a workout...

But to actually answer your question, Soft 99 are crap products and always ghost due to their chemical make-up.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Rudedog on 20 February 2023, 09:49

Nice take on the Soft99 products as they are current all over YT as being the bees knees!

It was my first try with a dedicated glass sealant, all of the positive reviews of the Glaco stuff made me swerve at the last minute as I about to buy the AngleWax product.... wish I did now  :cry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 20 February 2023, 11:16

Quote from: Rudedog on 20 February 2023, 09:49

Nice take on the Soft99 products as they are current all over YT as being the bees knees!

It was my first try with a dedicated glass sealant, all of the positive reviews of the Glaco stuff made me swerve at the last minute as I about to buy the AngleWax product.... wish I did now  :cry:

If you want great products that are consistent and will make people's jaws drop, Gyeon & Polish Angel (expensive from a commercial view).

I love Polish Angel Cosmic Spritz & Rapidwaxx (very similar to High Gloss but much cheaper), I used Cosmic Spritz as a sacrificial coat on a freshly ceramic coated C63s (Silver) prior to it going in for a service before and the comment I received from the client from MB was "Who detailed that we've never seen a silver car gloss like that", and wanted my number for detailing work.

I had a similar comment from Volkswagen with my old white silver GTD as they never saw it before either.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Sootchucker on 21 February 2023, 16:02

As I miss this forum and haven't posted for a while (as I went to dark side that was a VW Tiguan), thought I'd post this here (if it's still allowed ?)

Spent most of the weekend detailing the Tiggy as it was dry and relatively mild. Decided to do a quick photoshoot afterwards  :)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52702658729_5a48a4b323_h.jpg) (http://'https://flic.kr/p/2oi9UiP')

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 21 February 2023, 17:08

She’s a beaut Sootchucker and your photography is spot on, you could teach many a dealer a thing or three about preparation and presentation  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Yusee on 21 February 2023, 18:39

@Sootchucker, that’s a great colour.
Don’t like SUVs but that’s a very nice looking car

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dfm on 23 February 2023, 17:19

Replaced my knackered front tyres which came with the car for some Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6s. Tyre fitter informed me that Falkens which were taken off were not far off budget tyres so I am hoping I see a difference. Expensive day :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 27 February 2023, 17:59

Major Service today, service number 5 at 21.7k miles.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: P6GTD on 27 February 2023, 19:38

Over the years I have looked at one or two GTIs sitting on crap tyres down to the limit.
I conclude that in most cases these are lease cars or some sort or “company cars”.
Wouldn’t touch any of them with a barge pole.
I think that tyres are the most eloquent indicator of how much care the former owner/driver had taken care of the car. That matters with a GTI!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: coolhandluke123 on 28 February 2023, 09:09

Quote from: willni on 27 February 2023, 17:59

Major Service today, service number 5 at 21.7k miles.

Agnews I take it?
Did they change the plugs with it being a major but with it on a low mileage?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 28 February 2023, 10:01

Quote from: coolhandluke123 on 28 February 2023, 09:09

Quote from: willni on 27 February 2023, 17:59

Major Service today, service number 5 at 21.7k miles.

Agnews I take it?
Did they change the plugs with it being a major but with it on a low mileage?

Yep Agnews, they did the plugs, air and cabin filter. The video they sent was showing a good bit of surface rust underneath on the suspension, was always the case because it lived by the sea previously, so I’ll need to get it on a ramp and sort it out.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: LSBristol on 04 March 2023, 12:32

Finally a wash. Bets on how long it will last before its plastered again?  :cry:


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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 04 March 2023, 12:35

Totally agree, never skimp on tyres, decent matching tyres are a great barometer of how a car is cared for.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 04 March 2023, 18:13

Considered chopping the GTi in after driving a new GR86 on my local roads all afternoon,,, the practicality of the Golf may prevail! :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 04 March 2023, 18:17

Quote from: clubsport on 04 March 2023, 18:13

Considered chopping the GTi in after driving a new GR86 on my local roads all afternoon,,, the practicality of the Golf may prevail! :)

If you do there'll be a queue for your GTI :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 04 March 2023, 18:24

Quote from: Watts on 04 March 2023, 18:17

Quote from: clubsport on 04 March 2023, 18:13

Considered chopping the GTi in after driving a new GR86 on my local roads all afternoon,,, the practicality of the Golf may prevail! :)

If you do there'll be a queue for your GTI :laugh:

Ha, ha.... Don't worry Watts, I'll keep it nice for you until you are ready! :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 04 March 2023, 18:26

Quote from: Watts on 04 March 2023, 18:17

Quote from: clubsport on 04 March 2023, 18:13

Considered chopping the GTi in after driving a new GR86 on my local roads all afternoon,,, the practicality of the Golf may prevail! :)

If you do there'll be a queue for your GTI :laugh:

I'm prepared to offer bad money for it  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 04 March 2023, 18:43

Quote from: clubsport on 04 March 2023, 18:24

Quote from: Watts on 04 March 2023, 18:17

Quote from: clubsport on 04 March 2023, 18:13

Considered chopping the GTi in after driving a new GR86 on my local roads all afternoon,,, the practicality of the Golf may prevail! :)

If you do there'll be a queue for your GTI :laugh:

Ha, ha.... Don't worry Watts, I'll keep it nice for you until you are ready! :)

TR, 3 door, Recaros, manual, not sure there's much appeal...

Keep away folks, nothing to see here :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 04 March 2023, 19:13

Quote from: Watts on 04 March 2023, 18:43

Quote from: clubsport on 04 March 2023, 18:24

Quote from: Watts on 04 March 2023, 18:17

Quote from: clubsport on 04 March 2023, 18:13

Considered chopping the GTi in after driving a new GR86 on my local roads all afternoon,,, the practicality of the Golf may prevail! :)

If you do there'll be a queue for your GTI :laugh:

Ha, ha.... Don't worry Watts, I'll keep it nice for you until you are ready! :)

TR, 3 door, Recaros, manual, not sure there's much appeal...

Keep away folks, nothing to see here :whistle:

Very good! :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: EB2019 on 05 March 2023, 06:57

Quote from: clubsport on 04 March 2023, 18:13

Considered chopping the GTi in after driving a new GR86 on my local roads all afternoon,,, the practicality of the Golf may prevail! :)

How did you find the GR86?  Apart from the fake sound I bet it was nice to drive a bespoke chassis? I have had 2 Gt86's and it was the thing that struck me the most, compared to a performance car converted from a normal car (thinking BMW for example to M cars).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 05 March 2023, 07:50

Finally got the time / weather for a decent clean. Power washed, Autoglym Polar Blast foam, power wash again, wash with Meguiars Ultimate Wash and Wax, final power wash and then a coat of Autoglym Ceramic spray wax.
Not as good as some of the superb detailing on here but it works for me.
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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 05 March 2023, 07:58

Quote from: Adam T7 on 05 March 2023, 07:50

Finally got the time / weather for a decent clean. Power washed, Autoglym Polar Blast foam, power wash again, wash with Meguiars Ultimate Wash and Wax, final power wash and then a coat of Autoglym Ceramic spray wax.
Not as good as some of the superb detailing on here but it works for me.

I'd be very happy if mine was half as clean as yours! I'm off work for a week and hoping to get a chance to give the car a good once over but what with the OH locking me in the bathroom to redecorate and the crappy weather forecast plus friends visiting for a few days, I think it's going to remain mucky.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 05 March 2023, 08:26

I know the feeling, I get annoyed when it’s covered in crud😄

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 05 March 2023, 09:38

Quote from: EB2019 on 05 March 2023, 06:57

Quote from: clubsport on 04 March 2023, 18:13

Considered chopping the GTi in after driving a new GR86 on my local roads all afternoon,,, the practicality of the Golf may prevail! :)

How did you find the GR86?  Apart from the fake sound I bet it was nice to drive a bespoke chassis? I have had 2 Gt86's and it was the thing that struck me the most, compared to a performance car converted from a normal car (thinking BMW for example to M cars).

A fantastic handling car, I was cautious of the hype, but it appears justified. It was driven with all assist systems switched, which even though it is being run in with <100 miles on the clock, it does make a difference. Steering and suspension is on a level with previous Lotus I have owned. The engine particularly the torque was a step on from the GT86, the gearchange is sublime, brakes may lack a little initial bite, maybe that wil improve with a few miles?
The engine sound was nothing special, piped in or not, but I am not one for pops 'n bangs etc...more interested in the drive.
I was considering buying another Lotus next (which I don't need), I would seriously look at the GR when you take account of  the build quality and 10 year warranty if you service with Toyota.
Toyota are on a roll, the 86 is not as acomplished overall as the GR Yaris, but offers more interaction at lower speeds, the 86 issue for me is the lack of a practical hatchback. A rwd 240 bhp GR Yaris with the hatchback would be ideal.
Hence the GTi staying on as the "sensisble" car in the fleet!
If you previously owned a GT86, you need to try one, it may prove to be quite an expensive test drive!? :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 05 March 2023, 10:58

The fact you can test drive a GR86 means I’ll assume you can still order one?
In various road tests I’d seen I was left under the impression they’d sold out almost instantly.
Toyota as far as ICE car enthusiasts are concerned certainly have been on a roll recently, hopefully that won’t change with the new boss taking up position.
At around the £30k mark which we’ll have to call relatively very affordable by modern car pricing, we’ve had the GR Yaris and GR86 launched in the last few years which Toyota should be commended for.
It was good to read your unbiased review clubsport.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 05 March 2023, 11:14

Thanks Exonian, the car I drove was new, collected yesterday by an old friend. I am in a fortunate position where friends & family seek approval or not on new cars, they have purchased. :) To be fair, I have mentioned it is the most interesting new car to me of recent years!
He placed the order last April online where apparently the 400 UK car allocation sold out in 40 minutes?
At present you cannot place an order for the car. However, he was told by Toyota, there will be 2 further allocations of 400 cars in total coming to the UK.
I understand they will come up online to order at some point, you would need to get the heads up from a Toyota dealer when that may be?
Delivery mileage cars are selling for £36-37k depending on spec & colour with main dealers asking £40k (cheeky?).
That premium may well disapperar as more cars are delivered.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 05 March 2023, 11:27

Asking your approval *after* taking delivery could be a risky thing - you might just wrinkle your nose and give it that look of distaste! 😁

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 05 March 2023, 11:30

Quote from: Exonian on 05 March 2023, 11:27

Asking your approval *after* taking delivery could be a risky thing - you might just wrinkle your nose and give it that look of distaste! 😁

It has been known to happen! :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 05 March 2023, 11:39

Quote from: clubsport on 05 March 2023, 11:30

It has been known to happen! :)

Oh dear   :grin:  :grin:

Thankfully not in the GR’s case!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 06 March 2023, 12:24

Got two Belvedere alloys replaced under warranty. Corrosion and bubbling paint right next to the valve.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Rudedog on 09 March 2023, 16:45

Had my year four service carried out yesterday at my dealers.

Slight panic with the turn of weather but managed to get there otherwise it would have been over a month’s delay to rebook.

I have a service plan so everything was covered bar the MoT which they only seem to have charged my £39 for plus at my last visit just over a month ago they said I had only 20% of the front pads left so I had them replaced at the same time, total of £424.

My year four service was a mayor service and also included change of plugs, air filter and cabin filter – all recorded in the very comprehensive service breakdown I got.

My dealer tends not to print anything out so all of the ‘paper’ work was sent to me including my updated service record which does show that I had the VAQ serviced last year which I’m pleased about.

I was about to change all four tyres but the inspection report says I still have 4mm on each front tyre and 5mm on the rear (all the same age PS4’s) so I might leave it a tad longer.

Noted that my rear pads are 50% worn.

The only amber was to do with the battery in my key fob which they wanted £6.50 to change, obviously I politely said ‘no’ as I had batteries at home.

Al-in-all very easy day plus I had a T-Roc as a loan car… way too high up for me.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: watchdog on 09 March 2023, 17:58

Rear brake pads replaced today at
my local indy (VW Specialist)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 12 March 2023, 14:18

Gave it a wash and a clean outside as a spilt capri-sun was annoying me, also hosed off underneath and spray Bilt Hamber Atom-mac @ 5% round the suspension to neutralise some of the road salt.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: greencode on 13 March 2023, 10:24

Finally got around to replacing the seal on the rear speakers which was causing water build up on the sills. This is how badly the seal was on both speakers

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Finglonga on 15 March 2023, 16:44

Fitted some Auto Clover Wind deflectors to stop getting wet every time I use the wipers or go around a corner with the windows open with water beaded on the roof.

They stick on, so no wind noise like from the ones that go into the groove and they do not touch the mirrors when folded.

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Lordie on 15 March 2023, 17:37

Quote from: greencode on 13 March 2023, 10:24

Finally got around to replacing the seal on the rear speakers which was causing water build up on the sills. This is how badly the seal was on both speakers

*PIC*

I seem to get a tiny bit of white mould on the rear seats and condensation on the inside of the windscreen (nightmare when it freezes, might eventually get a car that doesn't get ice on the inside!). I assume the speaker surround is the most common/first place to check as I've heard it mentioned quite a few times with leaks

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 15 March 2023, 18:08

Quote from: Lordie on 15 March 2023, 17:37

Quote from: greencode on 13 March 2023, 10:24

Finally got around to replacing the seal on the rear speakers which was causing water build up on the sills. This is how badly the seal was on both speakers

*PIC*

I seem to get a tiny bit of white mould on the rear seats and condensation on the inside of the windscreen (nightmare when it freezes, might eventually get a car that doesn't get ice on the inside!). I assume the speaker surround is the most common/first place to check as I've heard it mentioned quite a few times with leaks

Does a leaking rear speaker seal wet the carpets?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Carbon VW on 15 March 2023, 19:20

Quote from: Adam T7 on 15 March 2023, 18:08

Quote from: Lordie on 15 March 2023, 17:37

Quote from: greencode on 13 March 2023, 10:24

Finally got around to replacing the seal on the rear speakers which was causing water build up on the sills. This is how badly the seal was on both speakers

*PIC*

I seem to get a tiny bit of white mould on the rear seats and condensation on the inside of the windscreen (nightmare when it freezes, might eventually get a car that doesn't get ice on the inside!). I assume the speaker surround is the most common/first place to check as I've heard it mentioned quite a few times with leaks

Does a leaking rear speaker seal wet the carpets?

It sure does, especially after heavy rain and if the seal has been perished for a while

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 15 March 2023, 20:06

Cheers, touching every piece of timber in sight as I write this, but my rear is dry🤞🤞🤞🤞

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTIPPKEV on 16 March 2023, 21:38

Took out the Volkswagen All In 2 Year Service plan for 29.99 a month.

Seems like a good deal to me 👍👍👍

Car is not long out of warranty and has 6300 miles on it.

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 16 March 2023, 22:09

A three and a half year old car with under 7000 miles on it?!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 16 March 2023, 22:46

Mine’s 51 months old with just under 20k and I thought that was low😂

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTIPPKEV on 17 March 2023, 09:33

Quote from: sjw on 16 March 2023, 22:09

A three and a half year old car with under 7000 miles on it?!

Yeah something to do with a virus that was kicking about and something called lockdown and working from home 😊😊😊

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 17 March 2023, 09:39

Previous to my GTI, I was doing more miles in a year than I have done to date in my GTI.
Change of job role and the benefits of home working👍

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 17 March 2023, 10:29

Quote from: GTIPPKEV on 17 March 2023, 09:33

Quote from: sjw on 16 March 2023, 22:09

A three and a half year old car with under 7000 miles on it?!

Yeah something to do with a virus that was kicking about and something called lockdown and working from home 😊😊😊

Plus, more people are environmentally aware these days.

I don’t use my car on short trips (e.g. round trip of 6-7 miles or so) unless I have anything bulky or heavy I need to transport or collect; I’ll walk which is better for me and for the environment :smiley:.

Over the last 4-5 years my annual mileage has pretty much halved.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: joe6 on 17 March 2023, 12:23

Quote from: Adam T7 on 16 March 2023, 22:46

Mine’s 51 months old with just under 20k and I thought that was low😂

Mines on 58 months and 16.5k. The other GTI is the daily - 13 years old at the end of the month and 95k. MOT time!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 17 March 2023, 14:14

Mine's 4 years old on 22k, and the mk5 is 16 years old on 27k miles.

Otherwise today, I washed mine as I was up early forgetting it was a bank holiday, and gave it a spray coat of wax on top of the ceramic, followed by painting the wheel arch bolts as the road salt had either stripped them to bare metal or rusted them.

R32 in the background for some ceramic coating following a front end respray.

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 18 March 2023, 19:06

Screwed up my rear caliper

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rowlers on 23 March 2023, 16:48

Fitted my wheel spacers:
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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: jc_tattooer_ on 23 March 2023, 17:44

My paddle extensions from the doc arrived today, so have just put them on, defo a much more natural position for me now…. One more heavy traffic commute tomorrow, then Saturday is much more free flowing, should get a chance to use them as intended


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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: The_Doc on 23 March 2023, 19:18

Looking great, takes me back.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 23 March 2023, 20:19

Bought another set of alloys...just need to decide on what tyres to put on them now

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 23 March 2023, 20:58

Quote from: willni on 23 March 2023, 20:19

Bought another set of alloys...just need to decent on what tyres to put on them now

Ohhhh, more new wheels!
What have you gone for this time Will?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 23 March 2023, 22:04

Quote from: Exonian on 23 March 2023, 20:58

Quote from: willni on 23 March 2023, 20:19

Bought another set of alloys...just need to decent on what tyres to put on them now

Ohhhh, more new wheels!
What have you gone for this time Will?

Another set of BBS CI-R but will refurb them to Porsche EP8, luckily the belvederes should cover all the costs for refurb & tyres but not the rim protectors at £69 a pop or £99 if you want black...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 23 March 2023, 23:36

Nice choice, that’ll look  :cool: :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 24 March 2023, 12:32

Update to the BBS CI-R's ordered a set of 235/35R19 Pilot Sport 5's, new centre caps, valves and dust caps for the refurb.

They come with new Kumho Escta's in 225/35R19 but they have no rim protection so better off with new tyres, and I'll sell them on to pay further for the refurb process.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 25 March 2023, 05:31

235 section a much better choice for 8J wheels than 225’s and pretty essential if they’re 8.5J.
Good choice with the PS5’s, I did wonder if you’d plump for those. I’ll be interested to see what you make of them.
The wheels (and tyres) sound like a nice little project, they’ll look minty fresh when you’ve got them done with all those new accessories. Your car is definitely one of my very favourite mk7(.5)’s I’ve seen so that’ll continue with the new wheels. It’s the sort of thing I’d have tried to achieve myself once upon a time but I’ve gotten so old and boring!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 26 March 2023, 09:24

Been out and had a look to see if the clock had advanced for BST after I changed the coding with VCDS months ago.

It had.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 26 March 2023, 14:54

Quote from: madstaff on 26 March 2023, 09:24

Been out and had a look to see if the clock had advanced for BST after I changed the coding with VCDS months ago.

It had.  :smiley:

That's a good job I usually forget and then think I'm either too early or running very late for work!

Today I fitted the BBS to try and decide on the colour I want to go with them, ended up thinking these tyres are awful are kill it all. But I think I'll go Satin Black again without the stainless steel protector, still tempted to go a shade of grey though.

Also washed my Belvedere's and put them up for sale.


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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 27 March 2023, 15:09

Hold fire on the tyre purchase before watching this Will!
https://youtu.be/gtWbjC4CQzE

The wheels look fab, you could always get the rim protectors done in the same red as the rest of the car… 😁

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 27 March 2023, 15:59

I saw the S5 was released there the other week but so far in 20s no 19s so will be a while. But I’m also going to use the alloys in winter so PS5’s make more sense than the PSS5’ due to tyre composition in cold weather.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: jc_tattooer_ on 27 March 2023, 16:57

Back to the dealer today with the GTi, after spending some time on it on last two Sunday’s, wasn’t happy with the standard for the paint done by them on the bonnet and wings, which they had supposedly painted. But without flatting out the chips. More a touch up and buff job. Donnie it’s going into the Bodyshop for whole bonnet and wing to be finished properly. At their cost. Result.  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 27 March 2023, 17:19

Quote from: willni on 27 March 2023, 15:59

I saw the S5 was released there the other week but so far in 20s no 19s so will be a while. But I’m also going to use the alloys in winter so PS5’s make more sense than the PSS5’ due to tyre composition in cold weather.

Ordering some tomorrow to replace the noisy Bridgestone Potenza / Turanza I currently have. Beginning to get cracking on the sidewalls🙄

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 27 March 2023, 18:26

Quote from: Adam T7 on 27 March 2023, 17:19

Quote from: willni on 27 March 2023, 15:59

I saw the S5 was released there the other week but so far in 20s no 19s so will be a while. But I’m also going to use the alloys in winter so PS5’s make more sense than the PSS5’ due to tyre composition in cold weather.

Ordering some tomorrow to replace the noisy Bridgestone Potenza / Turanza I currently have. Beginning to get cracking on the sidewalls🙄

PS5 or the PSS5's? You'll notice a good difference, I put the 19 Brescias with PS4S' back on at the weekend and there's less road noise than my 18in goodyears, just have to get used to the 19in ride again.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 27 March 2023, 18:57

PSS5’s in 18”.
Road noise from the current Bridgestones isn’t great and they are beginning to castellate which makes the noise worse. That with the beginning of sidewall cracks means time to change👍

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 27 March 2023, 19:44

Quote from: Exonian on 27 March 2023, 15:09

Hold fire on the tyre purchase before watching this Will!
https://youtu.be/gtWbjC4CQzE

The wheels look fab, you could always get the rim protectors done in the same red as the rest of the car… 😁

OE equipment only at the minute and by the sounds of it maybe not even be on general sale. Michelin appear to be replacing the PS4S with something new.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 27 March 2023, 19:55

https://www.michelin.co.uk/auto/tyres/michelin-pilot-sport-s-5#sizes

(https://i.postimg.cc/qv0crmsS/Screenshot-2023-03-27-at-19-54-41.png) (https://postimg.cc/F7WkgVnV)

Quote from: jc_tattooer_ on 27 March 2023, 16:57

Back to the dealer today with the GTi, after spending some time on it on last two Sunday’s, wasn’t happy with the standard for the paint done by them on the bonnet and wings, which they had supposedly painted. But without flatting out the chips. More a touch up and buff job. Donnie it’s going into the Bodyshop for whole bonnet and wing to be finished properly. At their cost. Result.  :cool:

Also that's a great result JC, wonder if they'll buff the entire car for the trouble.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 30 March 2023, 15:20

Yesterday I paid off the balance on my service plan and it seems I've saved £80 by paying early. Not sure why but I'm not arguing. Handy too as today I signed up for the All in One deal and they have changed the booking I had for my forthcoming MoT test to being covered by the new plan. So I've saved £135 which is 4.5 monthly payments of the new plan, great!

Also tried the soundaktor in Sport, not as bad as I thought but it'll go back on Eco next drive.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 30 March 2023, 18:45

4 Michelin PS5’s fitted yesterday, drop in noise remarkable with no castellation noises. Also Michelin are offering a retrospective cash back if I show my receipt, sorted on the web last night and £50 on its way. I guess lack of new car stock means everyone is trying to shift what they have.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: jc_tattooer_ on 31 March 2023, 13:08

Quote from: willni on 27 March 2023, 19:55

https://www.michelin.co.uk/auto/tyres/michelin-pilot-sport-s-5#sizes

(https://i.postimg.cc/qv0crmsS/Screenshot-2023-03-27-at-19-54-41.png) (https://postimg.cc/F7WkgVnV)

Quote from: jc_tattooer_ on 27 March 2023, 16:57

Back to the dealer today with the GTi, after spending some time on it on last two Sunday’s, wasn’t happy with the standard for the paint done by them on the bonnet and wings, which they had supposedly painted. But without flatting out the chips. More a touch up and buff job. Donnie it’s going into the Bodyshop for whole bonnet and wing to be finished properly. At their cost. Result.  :cool:

Also that's a great result JC, wonder if they'll buff the entire car for the trouble.

You’d like to think so, but to be fair I’d sooner do it myself…. But great news they’re gonna do it properly this time, however means I’m gonna be in a boring courtesy car for a week or two….

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 31 March 2023, 14:04

Quote from: jc_tattooer_ on 31 March 2023, 13:08

Quote from: willni on 27 March 2023, 19:55

Quote from: jc_tattooer_ on 27 March 2023, 16:57

Back to the dealer today with the GTi, after spending some time on it on last two Sunday’s, wasn’t happy with the standard for the paint done by them on the bonnet and wings, which they had supposedly painted. But without flatting out the chips. More a touch up and buff job. Donnie it’s going into the Bodyshop for whole bonnet and wing to be finished properly. At their cost. Result.  :cool:

Also that's a great result JC, wonder if they'll buff the entire car for the trouble.

You’d like to think so, but to be fair I’d sooner do it myself…. But great news they’re gonna do it properly this time, however means I’m gonna be in a boring courtesy car for a week or two….

Would be a great time to consider paint protection film to protect from stone chips, but it's not a nice thing to pay for after buying a car.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 01 April 2023, 16:57

2 and a bit hours wash and waxed. New PS5 tyres are such a massive difference over the previous Potenza / Turanza.
(https://i.postimg.cc/Jzmkkwcs/IMG-2413.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/CzP13Q20)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: davo245 on 03 April 2023, 09:57

Quote from: Adam T7 on 01 April 2023, 16:57

2 and a bit hours wash and waxed. New PS5 tyres are such a massive difference over the previous Potenza / Turanza.
(https://i.postimg.cc/Jzmkkwcs/IMG-2413.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/CzP13Q20)

Amazing the difference a set of michelins make to a GTi really how they should be!!👍

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 03 April 2023, 10:20

Quote from: Adam T7 on 01 April 2023, 16:57

2 and a bit hours wash and waxed. New PS5 tyres are such a massive difference over the previous Potenza / Turanza.

Looks good :cool:. You must be a fast worker! :grin: It took me 3 hours just to wash my car yesterday and that’s the norm for me :smiley:.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 03 April 2023, 10:40

Quote from: SRGTD on 03 April 2023, 10:20

Quote from: Adam T7 on 01 April 2023, 16:57

2 and a bit hours wash and waxed. New PS5 tyres are such a massive difference over the previous Potenza / Turanza.

Looks good :cool:. You must be a fast worker! :grin: It took me 3 hours just to wash my car yesterday and that’s the norm for me :smiley:.

Cheers - I’ve honed my time down over the years to stop the missus moaning at me. Power wash, foam, Power wash, wash the wheels, shampoo the car, power wash, dry, wax👍

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: LSBristol on 03 April 2023, 18:53

Tyre rotation, about 1 year /5000 mi into the Goodyear Asy5.
(https://i.postimg.cc/dtrvf0Vz/20230403-174119.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ppWghR8Z)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 03 April 2023, 19:53

https://dvlaauction.co.uk/auction/B254/CSS2A

Good numberplate for one of the CSS owners here

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 03 April 2023, 19:55

Quote from: LSBristol on 03 April 2023, 18:53

Tyre rotation, about 1 year /5000 mi into the Goodyear Asy5.
(https://i.postimg.cc/dtrvf0Vz/20230403-174119.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ppWghR8Z)

Can I be a bit cheeky and ask if you can post a couple of pictures with the wheels on the car? Thinking of alternatives to the stock Parker’s on mine👍

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: LSBristol on 03 April 2023, 20:25

Quote

Can I be a bit cheeky and ask if you can post a couple of pictures with the wheels on the car? Thinking of alternatives to the stock Parker’s on mine👍

(https://i.postimg.cc/4yWZgXdp/Smart-Select-20230403-202324-Photos.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/XBBtKS9v)

(https://i.postimg.cc/90Q51sp0/Smart-Select-20230403-202220-Photos.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/62gmpjFx)

They are the same that Mat Armstrong put on his golf R build but his were in a dark grey colour.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 03 April 2023, 20:27

Appreciated - they look perfect👍

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: jc_tattooer_ on 03 April 2023, 20:28

Quote from: willni on 31 March 2023, 14:04

Quote from: jc_tattooer_ on 31 March 2023, 13:08

Quote from: willni on 27 March 2023, 19:55

Quote from: jc_tattooer_ on 27 March 2023, 16:57

Back to the dealer today with the GTi, after spending some time on it on last two Sunday’s, wasn’t happy with the standard for the paint done by them on the bonnet and wings, which they had supposedly painted. But without flatting out the chips. More a touch up and buff job. Donnie it’s going into the Bodyshop for whole bonnet and wing to be finished properly. At their cost. Result.  :cool:

I’d love too, but, buying the two motors we have the other week has proper cleaned me out for time being…. Also I have no idea who does it locally, let alone anyone who does it well….
Also that's a great result JC, wonder if they'll buff the entire car for the trouble.

You’d like to think so, but to be fair I’d sooner do it myself…. But great news they’re gonna do it properly this time, however means I’m gonna be in a boring courtesy car for a week or two….

Would be a great time to consider paint protection film to protect from stone chips, but it's not a nice thing to pay for after buying a car.

I’d love to but after just buying two motors has proper cleaned me out a bit, so as much as I want to do that, I’ll not be able to immediately

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 04 April 2023, 14:47

Been enjoying the sunshine with the sunroof open, even if it was only to go get bread  :smiley:

(https://i.postimg.cc/tRLPws4p/IMG-7294.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/NLk5rfXz)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 04 April 2023, 15:19

Quote from: willni on 04 April 2023, 14:47

Been enjoying the sunshine with the sunroof open, even if it was only to go get bread :smiley:

Same here, had the roof open a few times recently. Just got back from Homebase collecting a new washing line, roof open!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 04 April 2023, 15:57

No sunroof on mine but still nice driving around in a clean car sparkling in the sun☀️

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CookieMonsterGTi on 04 April 2023, 21:36

Not strictly today but got car back from the detailers a couple of days back. Now coated with Gtechniq Crystal Serum Ultra.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 05 April 2023, 12:49

Picked these up today from refurb: OB5 Porsche Satin Platinum Silver with a new set of Pilot Sport 5's


(https://i.postimg.cc/L6RxKdwh/06-AF4-B94-3-BC8-44-AC-8-FF3-35-ED8-FF864-C9.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/3WSXmqKH)

(https://i.postimg.cc/L8kR4M67/IMG-7308.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/FYKwG8Sg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/MpJq8GxV/IMG-7309.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/fJC6cDVR)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 05 April 2023, 13:36

Quote from: willni on 05 April 2023, 12:49

Picked these up today from refurb: OB5 Porsche Satin Platinum Silver with a new set of Pilot Sport 5's


(https://i.postimg.cc/L6RxKdwh/06-AF4-B94-3-BC8-44-AC-8-FF3-35-ED8-FF864-C9.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/3WSXmqKH)

(https://i.postimg.cc/L8kR4M67/IMG-7308.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/FYKwG8Sg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/MpJq8GxV/IMG-7309.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/fJC6cDVR)

Much much better than black. I would've gone slightly brighter if it were me, but it's not, so I ain't. Or something like that. Look good and will look brilliant when mounted?

I think I remember from your earlier posts that these are for winter? In which case darker is probably wise.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 05 April 2023, 14:02

Quote from: sjw on 05 April 2023, 13:36

Quote from: willni on 05 April 2023, 12:49

Picked these up today from refurb: OB5 Porsche Satin Platinum Silver with a new set of Pilot Sport 5's

Much much better than black. I would've gone slightly brighter if it were me, but it's not, so I ain't. Or something like that. Look good and will look brilliant when mounted?

I think I remember from your earlier posts that these are for winter? In which case darker is probably wise.

The OB5 colour is a colour variation from BBS so I just went with that rather than custom should I sell them on given my track record with alloys at this point (set number 6 or 8 on this gti). I thought they'd be brighter myself, like a darker hyper silver but was pleasantly surprised and I think the darker is probably better for my car style.

Winter / All year, just to try and take the harsh weather off the Brescias, hence the PS5's as they're a bit of a Swiss army knife tyre and as I don't horse the car on in the winter they seemed like the rational choice.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 06 April 2023, 11:59

Drove it to work for the first time in 2.5 weeks as I've finally got the brakes fixed. Managed to fix my rear caliper, had to get right down to fixing the caliper placing individual ball bearings and springs back in. Caliper was back on the car on Tuesday night, brakes bled last night, today all sorted.

Now have to return the replacement caliper that I bought off ebay because it just doesn't work. Having seen the inside of one, I can't work out how it's broken, but it certainly seems to be. Will be nice to have fixed the problem for £8.50 rather than £75!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: davo245 on 06 April 2023, 12:34

Quote from: willni on 04 April 2023, 14:47

Been enjoying the sunshine with the sunroof open, even if it was only to go get bread  :smiley:

(https://i.postimg.cc/tRLPws4p/IMG-7294.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/NLk5rfXz)

That looks soooooo good! Just perfect :cool:👍

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: LSBristol on 06 April 2023, 22:20

Quote from: sjw on 06 April 2023, 11:59

Drove it to work for the first time in 2.5 weeks as I've finally got the brakes fixed. Managed to fix my rear caliper, had to get right down to fixing the caliper placing individual ball bearings and springs back in. Caliper was back on the car on Tuesday night, brakes bled last night, today all sorted.

Now have to return the replacement caliper that I bought off ebay because it just doesn't work. Having seen the inside of one, I can't work out how it's broken, but it certainly seems to be. Will be nice to have fixed the problem for £8.50 rather than £75!

Nice satisfying bit of DIY, specially when it saves money!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: LSBristol on 06 April 2023, 22:29

The GTI has been joined by some friends.

Anybody know the collective noun for VWs...?
(think I have an addiction)

(https://i.postimg.cc/vm8B3wPj/20230406-184657.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/hXwct6Rb)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 07 April 2023, 13:33

Changed the wheels...again

(https://i.postimg.cc/52zDmL1X/IMG-7346.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Wd29NDdV)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 07 April 2023, 15:07

Quote from: willni on 07 April 2023, 13:33

Changed the wheels...again

They look really good! The colour of the wheels works so well with Tornado Red paintwork, and they have a real OEM+ look about them (IMHO, much nicer than any OEM diamond cut alloys with questionable durability). I think they even look better than Pretoria’s.

If it was my car, they’d be staying on permanently :smiley:.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 07 April 2023, 20:28

Quote from: SRGTD on 07 April 2023, 15:07

Quote from: willni on 07 April 2023, 13:33

Changed the wheels...again

They look really good! The colour of the wheels works so well with Tornado Red paintwork, and they have a real OEM+ look about them (IMHO, much nicer than any OEM diamond cut alloys with questionable durability). I think they even look better than Pretoria’s.

If it was my car, they’d be staying on permanently :smiley:.

Have to agree I was dubious of the colour at the start but I've noticed its got a slight bronze highlight in sunlight and look a deep chrome grey in the evening, whilst being satin actually makes the paintwork pop a bit more. Just need to stomach the cost of more spacers and hub extenders to get them to sit perfectly.

Definitely better than Pretorias I'd say on par with Brescias but much nicer to not worry about the diamond cut.

Definitely very tempting to run year round, the PS5's are superb compared to the 4S so much more comfortable, can't wait until they're broken in to fully try them out, always with the 235 makes it look a little lower by filling the arches.

(https://i.postimg.cc/J4YqXZmX/IMG-7364.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/TpmgMyK2)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 07 April 2023, 22:17

Nice collection LSBristol  :cool:


Will, the BBS colour looks spot on.
Assuming the wheels are 8J, what offset are they? From the photos they don’t look like they need spacers

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 07 April 2023, 22:23

Quote from: Exonian on 07 April 2023, 22:17

Nice collection LSBristol  :cool:


Will, the BBS colour looks spot on.
Assuming the wheels are 8J, what offset are they? From the photos they don’t look like they need spacers

8.5J at ET44 so 6mm out from standard alloys. I want to take them out by 3mm at the front to total 9mm & 5mm at the back to total 11mm, which is 1mm shorter than the spacers I run with the Brescias.

These would be shims hence the need for a hub spigot extender to make them hub centric.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 07 April 2023, 22:36

Assuming the Brescias are 7.5J ET49 then the BBS will sit around 18mm further out than the Brescias minus spacers. Clearance on the front arch will be tight.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 07 April 2023, 22:51

Quote from: Exonian on 07 April 2023, 22:36

Assuming the Brescias are 7.5J ET49 then the BBS will sit around 18mm further out than the Brescias minus spacers. Clearance on the front arch will be tight.

Ah yes, you're correct at the 18mm, forgot to check on WillTheyFit. Might just do the rear then, after a bit more research.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snoopy on 08 April 2023, 17:20

Quote from: LSBristol on 06 April 2023, 22:29

The GTI has been joined by some friends.
Anybody know the collective noun for VWs...?
(think I have an addiction)

Addiction I thought was the noun  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: davo245 on 08 April 2023, 18:54

Quote from: willni on 07 April 2023, 13:33

Changed the wheels...again

(https://i.postimg.cc/52zDmL1X/IMG-7346.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Wd29NDdV)

Nice wheels but still looks way better on the Bescias imo  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 08 April 2023, 22:47

More street cred with the bbs though  :grin:

Not my car but it is a mk7.5, been polishing it up for a friend who recently bought. Also removed the interior and wet vacced it to remove smoke smells. The paint was pretty much grey before hand and you can see the paint condition before in the 2nd photo.

(https://i.postimg.cc/Kc5mqQq6/IMG-7389.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/BtXWt5Gp)

(https://i.postimg.cc/CMJVH5dY/IMG-7370.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/MXc4zWyr)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ceefeesh on 08 April 2023, 23:15

I like your wheels and that’s some difference to that black GTI, it must have added to the value.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 09 April 2023, 09:07

It was just a paint enhancement (has silicon, fillers and sealant to mask scratches), not a correction (pure polish, no silicon or fillers) like yours Ceefeesh. So the scratches are still mostly there it really needs a 2 stage correction but the money was better spent on other bits first in my opinion hence going for an enhancement but still very much looks the part.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 09 April 2023, 09:32

Spied this for sale in Germany and ngl I'd be tempted.

https://www.autoscout24.com/offers/volkswagen-golf-gti-golf-vii-gti-2-0tsi-dsg-gti-top-paket-leder-ahk-gasoline-green-2504d1ec-1ee2-4443-9c6f-ed25dcf9d5d8?sort=standard&desc=0&lastSeenGuidPresent=false&cldtidx=1&position=1&search_id=15zcrcp9dyf&source_otp=t40&source=listpage_search-results&order_bucket=3

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 11 April 2023, 13:04

Mine went in for it's second MoT test this morning, all fine.

Shocked at just how few cars they had in the showroom. But they did have two MK8 Rs, a 22 and 72 plate plus a 73 plate Clubsport. Still not a fan of the front ends of the MK8s but these didn't look too bad. The 72 plate R looked well specced with Akra, sunroof, 19s and in black. Dread to think how much they want for it...

Noticed something very strange on my car yesterday. It's very dirty but on the front ns wing at the rear of the wheel arch were two clean perfect circles, one inside the other. Not done by hand as absolutely perfect, almost as if something had been attached. Still, will soon be covered up with more muck...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rowlers on 11 April 2023, 17:06

Used it to collect a new Dishwasher. Not sure if that counts! :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Rudedog on 15 April 2023, 21:29

Swapped out my wiper blades today.

Maybe went against the trend and changed to a set of front and rear Valeo Silencio blades, I've had these before on my previous Golf so I know they are good.

In case anyone wants the codes.

Rear = VR260
Front = VF388

All made in France.

Also put some anti-rattle tape on the rear seat catches as has been discussed in the other chat.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 15 April 2023, 21:38

Why Valeo dare I ask?

I’m interested because like most people I replace the juddery OEM blades with Bosch Aero.
The upside of the Bosch being they glide quietly across the screen but seem susceptible to picking up bits of muck and smearing them slightly rather than digging in and scraping them off the screen. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 15 April 2023, 22:41

Quote from: Exonian on 15 April 2023, 21:38

Why Valeo dare I ask?

I’m interested because like most people I replace the juddery OEM blades with Bosch Aero.
The upside of the Bosch being they glide quietly across the screen but seem susceptible to picking up bits of muck and smearing them slightly rather than digging in and scraping them off the screen.

I'm with Rudedog on this one as well, I fitted Bosch Aero on mine and regretted it. As you described the Bosch dig in and get on with the job so this is awful for coated windscreens, hence I get wiper judder with Bosch but not with oem or Valeo.

Must change them, but I hate paying for wipers strangely.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Rudedog on 16 April 2023, 20:50

As mentioned by Willini the Bosch ones always seemed to catch small bits under the blade which then streaked across the screen, the Valeo ones are very light and made in slightly different way which when I had them on my TDi seems to work better.

They are more expensive though.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 17 April 2023, 10:33

Quote from: Rudedog on 16 April 2023, 20:50

As mentioned by Willini the Bosch ones always seemed to catch small bits under the blade which then streaked across the screen, the Valeo ones are very light and made in slightly different way which when I had them on my TDi seems to work better.

They are more expensive though.

Might have to try them then. When I replaced mine with Bosch wipers I was all excited to have a nice clear windscreen, and within a few months it was awful again.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Rudedog on 22 April 2023, 22:56

As others on here I've bought a set of the genuine VW mats with the red piping from Deutsche Parts, perfect to replace my rubber mats now I hope the weather might be changing.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 23 April 2023, 17:48

(https://i.postimg.cc/x8cSXgL4/IMG-7455.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/BP9zyTYT)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 23 April 2023, 18:01

Lovely Will, got any more side on shots to see the wheels in all their glory??

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 23 April 2023, 19:18

Quote from: madstaff on 23 April 2023, 18:01

Lovely Will, got any more side on shots to see the wheels in all their glory??

Your wish is my command, it's actually a very good colour for hiding dirt.

(https://i.postimg.cc/jjK8Mbsr/IMG-7464.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Js6chSDT)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 23 April 2023, 19:47

Really really nice. Looks great. :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 23 April 2023, 20:27

Quote from: madstaff on 23 April 2023, 19:47

Really really nice. Looks great. :smiley:

Thank you, unfortunately kerbed one alloy about 2 weeks (if even) after the refurb, first time in 4 years! But it is what it is, definitely a big change from the 18in belvederes but the pilot sport 5's drive great with amazing grip, even saw 43mpg on the work commute.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Vw80 on 23 April 2023, 21:19

Ps5 driving nicer than Ps4s?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 23 April 2023, 21:54

Quote from: Vw80 on 23 April 2023, 21:19

Ps5 driving nicer than Ps4s?

Can't fairly comment, Pilot Sport 5's 235/35R19 on a 8.5J wide rim, Pilot Sport 4S's 225/35R19 on Brescias a 7.5J rim. Personally I found the 4S more comfortable with better grip, but I do acknowledge that its not a fair comparison.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: symonh2000 on 24 April 2023, 07:31

Not a direct comparison either, but my current BMW M140i came with PS-4.

I found them pretty dire in the cold and damp. I have since fitted Goodyear Assymetric 6 which are a revelation in comparison. Much better grip, less noise and more comfort.

It is also worth noting that on most reviews the Goodyear scores better than the PS-5 and they are cheaper.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Vw80 on 24 April 2023, 11:33

Goodyear as6 at €152 each PS4’s at 191€ and Ps5 at 180€. Currently on As5 but near wore .

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 24 April 2023, 12:33

My Pilot Sport 5’s were £600 fitted and the Pilot Sport 4S’s were £643 fitted

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 24 April 2023, 12:39

Did you get your Michelin cash back? - I got £50 on mine.
(https://i.postimg.cc/pdCRRVn9/IMG-2495.png) (https://postimg.cc/QBFRq3ms)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 27 April 2023, 11:25

When you buy tyres on online from the likes of Blackcircles the price includes the £100 cash back.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 27 April 2023, 11:48

In that case I’ve bagged a bargain, I paid £547 fitted, less the £50 nets out at £497.00.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Rudedog on 27 April 2023, 15:13

I see the price of PS5s have started to creep-up on BC - for the 18" they now seem to be close to £140 when they started off around £131 a few months ago.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTIreland on 02 May 2023, 11:32

Quote

Definitely very tempting to run year round, the PS5's are superb compared to the 4S so much more comfortable, can't wait until they're broken in to fully try them out, always with the 235 makes it look a little lower by filling the arches.

Quote

Can't fairly comment, Pilot Sport 5's 235/35R19 on a 8.5J wide rim, Pilot Sport 4S's 225/35R19 on Brescias a 7.5J rim. Personally I found the 4S more comfortable with better grip, but I do acknowledge that its not a fair comparison.

So confused, which one is it then?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 02 May 2023, 18:45

Quote from: GTIreland on 02 May 2023, 11:32

Quote

Definitely very tempting to run year round, the PS5's are superb compared to the 4S so much more comfortable, can't wait until they're broken in to fully try them out, always with the 235 makes it look a little lower by filling the arches.

Quote

Can't fairly comment, Pilot Sport 5's 235/35R19 on a 8.5J wide rim, Pilot Sport 4S's 225/35R19 on Brescias a 7.5J rim. Personally I found the 4S more comfortable with better grip, but I do acknowledge that its not a fair comparison.

So confused, which one is it then?

Different temperatures, different alloys, different roads, different air pressures. Comfort is subjective, I personally prefer the 4S less bounce on rough roads and the PS5 for motorways.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dfm on 02 May 2023, 22:58

Today I've been researching why car has stopped maintaining oil temperature 😭. The joy of running an out of warranty car. Could be time to purchase a obd reader.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTIreland on 03 May 2023, 21:13

Quote from: willni on 02 May 2023, 18:45

Quote from: GTIreland on 02 May 2023, 11:32

Quote

Definitely very tempting to run year round, the PS5's are superb compared to the 4S so much more comfortable, can't wait until they're broken in to fully try them out, always with the 235 makes it look a little lower by filling the arches.

Quote

Can't fairly comment, Pilot Sport 5's 235/35R19 on a 8.5J wide rim, Pilot Sport 4S's 225/35R19 on Brescias a 7.5J rim. Personally I found the 4S more comfortable with better grip, but I do acknowledge that its not a fair comparison.

So confused, which one is it then?

Different temperatures, different alloys, different roads, different air pressures. Comfort is subjective, I personally prefer the 4S less bounce on rough roads and the PS5 for motorways.

Thanks!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Vw80 on 03 May 2023, 21:49

Oponeo has anyone bought tyres online from these? last sets bought off eiretyres but not competitive this time.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 04 May 2023, 09:54

Quote from: Vw80 on 03 May 2023, 21:49

Oponeo has anyone bought tyres online from these? last sets bought off eiretyres but not competitive this time.

Yep I have, it’s a Polish company so shipping usually takes 1-2 weeks but good dates on the tyres usually.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CarbonGTD on 04 May 2023, 10:37

I will need to swap out the current PS4S's on the front of mine (Brescias on Mk 7.5 GTI PP) in a month or so - they have been (unsurprisingly) very impressive indeed, and I was planning to simply get another pair - however, has anyone here had any experience of the new Continental SportContact 7 yet (or too soon)?  Sounds like they are getting rave reviews?  Should I consider instead of PS4S?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 04 May 2023, 14:24

Quote from: CarbonGTD on 04 May 2023, 10:37

I will need to swap out the current PS4S's on the front of mine (Brescias on Mk 7.5 GTI PP) in a month or so - they have been (unsurprisingly) very impressive indeed, and I was planning to simply get another pair - however, has anyone here had any experience of the new Continental SportContact 7 yet (or too soon)?  Sounds like they are getting rave reviews?  Should I consider instead of PS4S?

if you go on tyrereviews website you can search for them by size and then you can see all the tests that they've won from different organisations. I'm tempted to go for them in 18" for my TCR.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 04 May 2023, 17:42

Quote from: CarbonGTD on 04 May 2023, 10:37

I will need to swap out the current PS4S's on the front of mine (Brescias on Mk 7.5 GTI PP) in a month or so - they have been (unsurprisingly) very impressive indeed, and I was planning to simply get another pair - however, has anyone here had any experience of the new Continental SportContact 7 yet (or too soon)?  Sounds like they are getting rave reviews?  Should I consider instead of PS4S?

Should bare in mind the P5S is currently replacing the P4S and should be made available soon. So although the SC7 get compared to the PS4S they’re different generations. Just something to bare in mind if you can hold off for a while.

That being said I didn’t particularly like the side wall design on the continentals, which is why i went michelin again.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 04 May 2023, 18:05

Quote from: willni on 04 May 2023, 17:42

That being said I didn’t particularly like the side wall design on the continentals, which is why i went michelin again.

Side wall was a big sell for me as the Michelins offer a good deal of rim protection. On both my GTIs I have only kerbed wheels with Pirellis which had a poor side wall in that regard.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Paul70 on 10 May 2023, 09:06

CarPlay enabled by VW Retrofit in Redditch. Great price compared to a main dealer and no issue with USB compatibility. Alex was super efficient.

4 wheel alignment done by Matt at Spires in Warwick. Very nice and knowledgeable guy. Changes to the front and rear toe and rear camber have made a big difference. If your suspension is in good working order, I recommend a 4 wheel alignment prior to splashing cash on upgraded parts.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Carbon VW on 10 May 2023, 12:14

Quote from: Vw80 on 03 May 2023, 21:49

Oponeo has anyone bought tyres online from these? last sets bought off eiretyres but not competitive this time.

Ive been using using Oponeo 5+ years. Never had any issues with delivery or the like and manufacture dates are very good on the tyres. Im in Ireland in the EU so I cant comment on delivery times and/or customs charges you may face if in the UK.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rowlers on 10 May 2023, 15:59

Changed the drain pipe on the tailgate.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Vw80 on 10 May 2023, 21:34

Ive been using using Oponeo 5+ years. Never had any issues with delivery or the like and manufacture dates are very good on the tyres. Im in Ireland in the EU so I cant comment on delivery times and/or customs charges you may face if in the UK.

Good to hear I’m Irish based too where decent tyres are a rob. PS4’s are €189 -€199 there at min so may bite the bullet 🙈

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Finglonga on 11 May 2023, 14:32

Had a Boing and rear spring broke on me so replaced both back ones today in between the showers. Excuse the Father in laws Bowls :grin:

(https://i.imgur.com/POWR43Q.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/JmdWsp6.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ceefeesh on 11 May 2023, 14:54

You’re a closet bowler! Tell the truth. 😂

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 11 May 2023, 15:05

Quote from: Finglonga on 11 May 2023, 14:32

Had a Boing and rear spring broke on me so replaced both back ones today in between the showers. Excuse the Father in laws Bowls :grin:

I'm just glad that last word wasn't a typo!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gulfstream11 on 11 May 2023, 15:13

Quote from: rowlers on 10 May 2023, 15:59

Changed the drain pipe on the tailgate.

Noticed a lot of damp where the spare fits. Googled it and come up with boot badge drain pipe damaged. Went to look at mine and there is an empty hole. No grommit, nothing.

So I need to do this. Is there a part number you can give me and maybe any tips on doing the job right.

Cheers

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Finglonga on 11 May 2023, 15:46

Quote from: Ceefeesh on 11 May 2023, 14:54

You’re a closet bowler! Tell the truth. 😂

Jeebus no, I am not at that point in life where I have given up. :grin: :grin:

Quote from: Gulfstream11 on 11 May 2023, 15:13

Quote from: rowlers on 10 May 2023, 15:59

Changed the drain pipe on the tailgate.

Noticed a lot of damp where the spare fits. Googled it and come up with boot badge drain pipe damaged. Went to look at mine and there is an empty hole. No grommit, nothing.

So I need to do this. Is there a part number you can give me and maybe any tips on doing the job right.

Cheers

The OEM one is rubbish, I upgraded mine years ago and been perfect since.  https://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=277074.30

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gulfstream11 on 11 May 2023, 16:00

Quote from: Finglonga on 11 May 2023, 15:46

Quote from: Ceefeesh on 11 May 2023, 14:54

You’re a closet bowler! Tell the truth. 😂

Jeebus no, I am not at that point in life where I have given up. :grin: :grin:

Quote from: Gulfstream11 on 11 May 2023, 15:13

Quote from: rowlers on 10 May 2023, 15:59

Changed the drain pipe on the tailgate.

Noticed a lot of damp where the spare fits. Googled it and come up with boot badge drain pipe damaged. Went to look at mine and there is an empty hole. No grommit, nothing.

So I need to do this. Is there a part number you can give me and maybe any tips on doing the job right.

Cheers

The OEM one is rubbish, I upgraded mine years ago and been perfect since.  https://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=277074.30

Cheers. Will head to the internet.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 11 May 2023, 19:35

Got and installed AAWireless, works really well, would recommend

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rowlers on 11 May 2023, 21:46

Quote from: Gulfstream11 on 11 May 2023, 16:00

Quote from: Finglonga on 11 May 2023, 15:46

Quote from: Ceefeesh on 11 May 2023, 14:54

You’re a closet bowler! Tell the truth. 😂

Jeebus no, I am not at that point in life where I have given up. :grin: :grin:

Quote from: Gulfstream11 on 11 May 2023, 15:13

Quote from: rowlers on 10 May 2023, 15:59

Changed the drain pipe on the tailgate.

Noticed a lot of damp where the spare fits. Googled it and come up with boot badge drain pipe damaged. Went to look at mine and there is an empty hole. No grommit, nothing.

So I need to do this. Is there a part number you can give me and maybe any tips on doing the job right.

Cheers

The OEM one is rubbish, I upgraded mine years ago and been perfect since.  https://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=277074.30

Cheers. Will head to the internet.

Yeah the OEM one is kinda plasticy, with a rubber grommet on the end. The new one I got was all silicone/rubber.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 12 May 2023, 17:42

Quote from: rowlers on 11 May 2023, 21:46

Quote from: Gulfstream11 on 11 May 2023, 16:00

Quote from: Finglonga on 11 May 2023, 15:46

Quote from: Ceefeesh on 11 May 2023, 14:54

You’re a closet bowler! Tell the truth. 😂

Jeebus no, I am not at that point in life where I have given up. :grin: :grin:

Quote from: Gulfstream11 on 11 May 2023, 15:13

Quote from: rowlers on 10 May 2023, 15:59

Changed the drain pipe on the tailgate.

Noticed a lot of damp where the spare fits. Googled it and come up with boot badge drain pipe damaged. Went to look at mine and there is an empty hole. No grommit, nothing.

So I need to do this. Is there a part number you can give me and maybe any tips on doing the job right.

Cheers

The OEM one is rubbish, I upgraded mine years ago and been perfect since.  https://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=277074.30

Cheers. Will head to the internet.

Yeah the OEM one is kinda plasticy, with a rubber grommet on the end. The new one I got was all silicone/rubber.

Thought I'd have a look at mine, seemed to be OK so I thought I'd make sure it was clear by shoving some speaker wire up it..................then the grommet on the end crumbled and fell off!!

New one ordered.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rowlers on 12 May 2023, 20:57

 :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 13 May 2023, 15:39

After 3 weeks and 1,000+ miles, I finally caved and washed the car as I've been too busy ceramic coating other cars to see to my own. The interior can wait for another while...


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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 15 May 2023, 11:23

Replaced my perished tailgate badge drain tube, the tailgate trims are a bit of a bugger to get off as you think your gonna break something.

Anyway, all done, straightforward enough.

Drain Tube part number - 510 827 861A

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rowlers on 15 May 2023, 17:35

Had new tyres fitted.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 15 May 2023, 17:57

Quote from: madstaff on 15 May 2023, 11:23

Replaced my perished tailgate badge drain tube, the tailgate trims are a bit of a bugger to get off as you think your gonna break something.

Anyway, all done, straightforward enough.

Drain Tube part number - 510 827 861A

After reading this I cleaned the drain out and squirted a bit of Liquid Moly Gummi Pfledge up the pipe, tested and water runs freely out, thanks for the post - love this site👍

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 15 May 2023, 20:00

Fixed the rear seal on my sunroof, the weather stripping came off in the middle so pushed it back in. May need to revisit it with a bit of glue but will see how it holds up.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: EB2019 on 15 May 2023, 21:53

Nothing much to report after 6 months and 2nd mk7, washed after weeks of neglect and went for a mtb ride
(https://i.postimg.cc/jd7DPyr0/EXgti.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Of all the parts on the car I don't mind, the upsweep red in the headlights was a design too far, but works better on red and white imo. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gulfstream11 on 16 May 2023, 08:16

Quote from: madstaff on 15 May 2023, 11:23

Replaced my perished tailgate badge drain tube, the tailgate trims are a bit of a bugger to get off as you think your gonna break something.

Anyway, all done, straightforward enough.

Drain Tube part number - 510 827 861A

Ordered mine, should be here soon. If you were to do this again is there a part of the process you may do differently.? There are 2 bottom panels, left and right. Would you pull these first?
Cheers.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 16 May 2023, 09:48

Quote from: Gulfstream11 on 16 May 2023, 08:16

Quote from: madstaff on 15 May 2023, 11:23

Replaced my perished tailgate badge drain tube, the tailgate trims are a bit of a bugger to get off as you think your gonna break something.

Anyway, all done, straightforward enough.

Drain Tube part number - 510 827 861A

Ordered mine, should be here soon. If you were to do this again is there a part of the process you may do differently.? There are 2 bottom panels, left and right. Would you pull these first?
Cheers.

Checked mine the other day as the one on my MK7 had failed in less time than I've had my 7.5 but it's all good. Feels more robust too, perhaps the part has been improved?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 16 May 2023, 16:00

Quote from: Gulfstream11 on 16 May 2023, 08:16

]
Ordered mine, should be here soon. If you were to do this again is there a part of the process you may do differently.? There are 2 bottom panels, left and right. Would you pull these first?
Cheers.

Pull off the trim along the top of the rear window first, then pull the 2 sides off starting from the top edge, then the main panel.

They need a good firm pull, the main panel you can remove the rear light access panels and help support the clips in there whilst your pulling.

10 clips on the main panel -

(https://i.postimg.cc/cJ5458cV/20230515-100552-2.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: bogwoppit on 16 May 2023, 17:01

Quote from: EB2019 on 15 May 2023, 21:53

Nothing much to report after 6 months and 2nd mk7, washed after weeks of neglect and went for a mtb ride
(https://i.postimg.cc/jd7DPyr0/EXgti.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Of all the parts on the car I don't mind, the upsweep red in the headlights was a design too far, but works better on red and white imo.

Indium grey with the Belvedere wheels looks amazing  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: EB2019 on 16 May 2023, 19:04

Thanks mate   :wink:

I think its the best combo (for met grey), but will be rolling out my old wheels for winter use and pot hole duty this year. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Gulfstream11 on 17 May 2023, 07:59

Quote from: madstaff on 16 May 2023, 16:00

Quote from: Gulfstream11 on 16 May 2023, 08:16

]
Ordered mine, should be here soon. If you were to do this again is there a part of the process you may do differently.? There are 2 bottom panels, left and right. Would you pull these first?
Cheers.

Pull off the trim along the top of the rear window first, then pull the 2 sides off starting from the top edge, then the main panel.

They need a good firm pull, the main panel you can remove the rear light access panels and help support the clips in there whilst your pulling.

10 clips on the main panel -

(https://i.postimg.cc/cJ5458cV/20230515-100552-2.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Thanks. Thats a great help.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 22 May 2023, 14:45

Had a hunter 4 wheel alignment today:

(https://i.postimg.cc/YCPkkzVj/IMG-7733.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/rD57NxqL)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: EB2019 on 23 May 2023, 09:55

Nice tidy alignment, feel any better or just peace of mind that its right?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Paul70 on 23 May 2023, 10:33

Did you notice any difference Will? Did you decide the Toe specifications or did they advise? I am amazed at how wide the factory specifications are!

I had my car set up a few weeks ago and I am running 0.1 degree of Toe at the front and 0.12 at the rear, which was his recommended baseline set up. Rear camber is virtually identical to yours at 1.55.

I am curious on the how the dynamics would change if the front and rear Toe was reduced, so hence the above question.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 23 May 2023, 11:37

It drives a good bit better to be fair, feels a little more comfortable/better in the corners, not that I’m taking them at any great speed but it is noticeable.

Not sure what’s happening on the front of my sheet assuming one of the fronts didn’t fully update for the reading, but it was adjusted with a bit more camber in mind for handling so it’s a bit out of factory spec but I like it.

It was more an alignment to fix the steering wheel pointing a bit to the right and i had hit a few bad potholes so was a health check as well.I had a plastic grinding noise going over a few hills recently wanted to check it out but nothing underneath scraped and tyres aren’t touching the arches so not sure what it is, must check the suspension to see if it’s misting a little.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 23 May 2023, 15:32

How much does an alignment cost, if you don't mind me asking?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ProtoCulture on 23 May 2023, 20:44

On the subject of alignment, has anyone had a full Geometry done to their GTI? If so was it worth it?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: joe6 on 23 May 2023, 20:47

Quote from: sjw on 23 May 2023, 15:32

How much does an alignment cost, if you don't mind me asking?

About £100.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 23 May 2023, 21:01

Quote from: sjw on 23 May 2023, 15:32

How much does an alignment cost, if you don't mind me asking?

It still hurts...

It was £90, I had one done 2-3 years ago and it was £45, and before that £30 going back 5 years all hunter.

Although still not as bad as £25 and three attempts and it was still wrong non-hunter.

Quote from: joe6 on 23 May 2023, 20:47

Quote from: sjw on 23 May 2023, 15:32

How much does an alignment cost, if you don't mind me asking?

About £100.

That actually makes me feel a lot better, thanks Joe.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rowlers on 24 May 2023, 15:41

Eibach springs fitted, couldn't have done it in my own, massive thanks to my pal Matt for the help.

Also fitted Powerflex Dogbone insert, FML it doesn't half vibrate at idle...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 24 May 2023, 23:04

Fitted the Racingline R600 intake with cotton filter and turbo inlet elbow, little disappointed from the quality of the R600 to be honest, sounds good though.


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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Rudedog on 25 May 2023, 13:57

Can I ask what the cost/code number is for the plastic shield sitting in front of the engine cover?

I know it's not standard but that bit my engine is forever getting bits of crap stuck in it.

Does it just bolt straight on or are there other fixings needed?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 25 May 2023, 14:15

Quote from: Rudedog on 25 May 2023, 13:57

Can I ask what the cost/code number is for the plastic shield sitting in front of the engine cover?

I know it's not standard but that bit my engine is forever getting bits of crap stuck in it.

Does it just bolt straight on or are there other fixings needed?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/203546592168?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D249159%26meid%3D17e9112083c24f4b9acb7095d5572fd9%26pid%3D101195%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D203100161876%26itm%3D203546592168%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D0%26pg%3D2047675%26algv%3DSimplAMLv11WebTrimmedV3MskuWithLambda85KnnRecallV1V4V6ItemNrtInQueryAndCassiniVisualRankerAndBertRecall%26brand%3DVolkswagen&_trksid=p2047675.c101195.m1851&amdata=cksum%3A20354659216817e9112083c24f4b9acb7095d5572fd9%7Cenc%3AAQAIAAABUA2rugFlOq3qu1cLac%252F%252Fk6Vp0Oa0HaJIqoXKeIiOR%252BTUgsSvHaeyPxKYu6UqHqq7GaGyKVqHQnjeiiXcQpMGw2t3aB%252BssGfjtIWOBj8wExc7oYYP7xGMyQCrHDyDaSaWjB1CueI3A94n0yxXX5dx5gCBJ65Pvh2H42uDW4vd%252Fj3Qf9hmo1pFykjSyp%252F%252BMBLGN33%252BOqj1aShKyMoFDtvLC8LRkmJVcHpmNe5%252F7sn6fae%252BaNx1CoQZ9FXc7%252FF1KbxLnqqW7lfcmmiMwyFPeXIPtiftVJwt2iWQrNNgwwVRecc587MwIm5m2rEDtCiWIHS8G3LP28%252FLUhaA%252FCSIiDuDpoKHUM3yofI5sOqcckUV3lqXEQSngOU1mLhM%252BwD%252BOOLEgt6jOLd%252FSGomNVdgnwZWZkr1sumRHvnwIq7GmPRIyppjBVh%252FFJVM6wEkZeq0GtI3sg%253D%253D%7Campid%3APL_CLK%7Cclp%3A2047675&epid=1180210816

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 25 May 2023, 15:04

I got mine from Progressive Parts, took about two minutes to fit - had to screw a ball headed mount into an existing hole in the manifold and then it just slid in and clipped on - assume same as above.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 25 May 2023, 15:40

I ordered mine from Coverdale Car Parts https://www.coverdalecarparts.co.uk/product-page/manifold-cover-kit-ea888 as it was the cheapest and free postage.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rowlers on 25 May 2023, 18:32

Today I snapped the bonnet cable, which can only be described as an absolute f***ing ball ache...
Booked in at the dealers under warranty, but not until 30June, so I'll have a go myself in the mean time...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Paul70 on 25 May 2023, 18:52

Quote from: rowlers on 25 May 2023, 18:32

Today I snapped the bonnet cable, which can only be described as an absolute f***ing ball ache...
Booked in at the dealers under warranty, but not until 30June, so I'll have a go myself in the mean time...

This happened to me when the car was around 2 years old. I had a JB4 tuning box on at the time so had to do it myself. I found a YT video on how to do it and it was not that bad. Access by taking the drivers side wheel arch liner off. Good luck!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 25 May 2023, 19:05

Quote from: Paul70 on 25 May 2023, 18:52

Quote from: rowlers on 25 May 2023, 18:32

Today I snapped the bonnet cable, which can only be described as an absolute f***ing ball ache...
Booked in at the dealers under warranty, but not until 30June, so I'll have a go myself in the mean time...

This happened to me when the car was around 2 years old. I had a JB4 tuning box on at the time so had to do it myself. I found a YT video on how to do it and it was not that bad. Access by taking the drivers side wheel arch liner off. Good luck!

Is this where the cable junction box breaks, hence the cable tie mod before this happens??

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rowlers on 25 May 2023, 19:06

Yeah, I've got a DTUK box on as well, can't see the box affecting the bonnet cable though! Fingers crossed anyway.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rowlers on 25 May 2023, 19:08

Quote from: madstaff on 25 May 2023, 19:05

Quote from: Paul70 on 25 May 2023, 18:52

Quote from: rowlers on 25 May 2023, 18:32

Today I snapped the bonnet cable, which can only be described as an absolute f***ing ball ache...
Booked in at the dealers under warranty, but not until 30June, so I'll have a go myself in the mean time...

This happened to me when the car was around 2 years old. I had a JB4 tuning box on at the time so had to do it myself. I found a YT video on how to do it and it was not that bad. Access by taking the drivers side wheel arch liner off. Good luck!

Is this where the cable junction box breaks, hence the cable tie mod before this happens??

I suspect so. I was only discussing it with mate yesterday, that I should cable tie it, but forgot and now today....

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Paul70 on 25 May 2023, 19:24

Quote from: rowlers on 25 May 2023, 19:06

Yeah, I've got a DTUK box on as well, can't see the box affecting the bonnet cable though! Fingers crossed anyway.

 :smiley:No, not at all, but my car was still under manufacturer’s warranty so I wasn’t going to let the dealer open the bonnet and find it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rowlers on 02 June 2023, 13:23

Replaced the bonnet cable. Seriously folks, don't go wrecking your front grill to gain access or fishing thru the wheel arch. Get some air wedges and a thin 10mm spanner and you can easily unbolt the latch without damage. Then replace the cable with the correct RHD drive one and not the stupid LHD that I was originally supplied with.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Finglonga on 03 June 2023, 10:33

New Sump Gasket as it was dripping one drop of oil on the drive every week or so and when I took the under tray off noticed coolant leaking from the radiator as well so now radiator has been replaced.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ES98 on 03 June 2023, 15:46

I fitted the MST intake hose and turbo elbow this morning. Cant feel any difference when having a quick drive afterwards, but supposedly will make a difference when I decide to get the car mapped. Easy to install, only took about 20 mins and fit perfect. Next job is to give the engine bay a clean.

(https://i.postimg.cc/WbxsVDMR/20230603-104217.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Mv0CbpPt)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: P6GTD on 05 June 2023, 12:14

Got a 4 wheel alignment done for first time since new and found back wheels significantly “out”, fronts a wee bit off and steering wheel offset from straight ahead. All now corrected to factory standard.

I’m putting this down to the state of our roads after 4 yrs/32,000 miles as the wheels have never suffered any impacts.

I used to get this check on all my previous GTIs every 2 yrs but became complacent with the current car.
Cost me £60 so money well spent I think.

The car feels better…….or is it my imagination??
Whatever, it’s good to know it’s back to factory fresh in this respect at least. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: P6GTD on 05 June 2023, 13:11

Just to give more detail, the rears were out beyond factory tolerance both on camber and toe. Likewise one of the fronts. Interesting it was the rears as I would have thought fronts were more susceptible to forces and impacts.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 05 June 2023, 13:13

I ought to get mine checked, similar age and mileage and have crashed over dozens of pot holes.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 05 June 2023, 13:57

Quote from: Watts on 05 June 2023, 13:13

I ought to get mine checked, similar age and mileage and have crashed over dozens of pot holes.

Likewise - plus I've lowered mine

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rowlers on 05 June 2023, 20:49

Mine is getting done next week after letting the springs settle. Out of interest how do they adjust all the different "alignments"?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 05 June 2023, 22:45

They’re all saved on a master database to show what the values should be, and then they adjust accordingly to match the factory tolerances.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 06 June 2023, 10:18

Quote from: rowlers on 05 June 2023, 20:49

Mine is getting done next week after letting the springs settle. Out of interest how do they adjust all the different "alignments"?

If you mean adjusting the different angles on a MK 7/7.5 the front toe is detemined by the steering arm length and adjusting the total length by turning the track rod end either in or out. (Unscrew anticlockwise = Longer = toe in)

Castor and camber is not really adjustable but camber can be tweaked slightly so its similar both sides by moving the front subframe relative to its mountings.

The rear however is fully adjustable for toe and camber using eccentric bolts and mountings in the suspension components.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rowlers on 06 June 2023, 19:33

Thanks, that's what I was interested in!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rwleigh on 11 June 2023, 20:44

Reached 36000 miles this evening...  :smiley:

(https://i.postimg.cc/d1vCNLrN/36k.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 11 June 2023, 21:44

Quote from: rwleigh on 11 June 2023, 20:44

Reached 36000 miles this evening...  :smiley:

(https://i.postimg.cc/d1vCNLrN/36k.jpg)

I know I'm in the minority when I say this but the normal dials and needles look far better than the digital dash.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 11 June 2023, 22:17

Do the analogue dials swoosh around on start up?
I’m the polar opposite, love the digital dials.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rwleigh on 11 June 2023, 23:51

Quote from: willni on 11 June 2023, 21:44

I know I'm in the minority when I say this but the normal dials and needles look far better than the digital dash.

I agree, i know it's an upgrade i could do but i won't be bothering...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 12 June 2023, 10:57

Quote from: willni on 11 June 2023, 21:44

Quote from: rwleigh on 11 June 2023, 20:44

Reached 36000 miles this evening...  :smiley:

(https://i.postimg.cc/d1vCNLrN/36k.jpg)

I know I'm in the minority when I say this but the normal dials and needles look far better than the digital dash.

I'd quite like a digital screen with a physical needle on it. As for the existing options, I like the dials here but I think that screen in the middle just looks pony

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 12 June 2023, 11:20

Reminds me of the 2nd car I owned back in 1983 - Mk3 Cortina.
(https://i.postimg.cc/cJHcvZ5T/IMG-2633.png) (https://postimg.cc/v4JnjRy6)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snoopy on 12 June 2023, 11:34

Quote from: rwleigh on 11 June 2023, 23:51

Quote from: willni on 11 June 2023, 21:44

I know I'm in the minority when I say this but the normal dials and needles look far better than the digital dash.

I agree, i know it's an upgrade i could do but i won't be bothering...

I agree too.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 12 June 2023, 12:05

Quote from: Snoopy on 12 June 2023, 11:34

Quote from: rwleigh on 11 June 2023, 23:51

Quote from: willni on 11 June 2023, 21:44

I know I'm in the minority when I say this but the normal dials and needles look far better than the digital dash.

I agree, i know it's an upgrade i could do but i won't be bothering...

I agree too.

Me too.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: P6GTD on 12 June 2023, 13:45

I prefer the virtual dash other than in one important respect…..

My wife finds it v easy to read the dials from the passenger seat and gives me a running commentary on my speed.

This does not contribute positively to our otherwise happy marriage.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 12 June 2023, 14:08

Quote from: P6GTD on 12 June 2023, 13:45

I prefer the virtual dash other than in one important respect…..

My wife finds it v easy to read the dials from the passenger seat and gives me a running commentary on my speed.

This does not contribute positively to our otherwise happy marriage.

So my marriage is not unique in that respect then🙄

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTIreland on 15 June 2023, 16:18

Quote from: Adam T7 on 11 June 2023, 22:17

Do the analogue dials swoosh around on start up?
I’m the polar opposite, love the digital dials.

Aye

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 15 June 2023, 16:21

👍 A useless, but great feature.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: lessers on 18 June 2023, 12:11

Quote from: Adam T7 on 12 June 2023, 11:20

Reminds me of the 2nd car I owned back in 1983 - Mk3 Cortina.
(https://i.postimg.cc/cJHcvZ5T/IMG-2633.png) (https://postimg.cc/v4JnjRy6)

Reminds me of a vauxhall viva lol, steering wheel was all over the place trying to drive straight...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ceefeesh on 18 June 2023, 15:14

I remember my brother's dog ate the interior of his Vauxhall Firenza (a long time ago) and it had the same wheel !

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: lessers on 19 June 2023, 12:32

Had one of those too, firenza rust bucket, very tempremental too....didnt have it long though, went to a mark 1 golf gti after that

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: karlos on 20 June 2023, 15:08

Took mine into the dealers. 5F infotainment unit in the glovebox needs replacing and I've also got the dreaded leaking rear door speakers. £3200 of work, thankfully all covered under the All-In warranty.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTIreland on 21 June 2023, 02:18

Quote from: karlos on 20 June 2023, 15:08

Took mine into the dealers. 5F infotainment unit in the glovebox needs replacing and I've also got the dreaded leaking rear door speakers. £3200 of work, thankfully all covered under the All-In warranty.

How did the 5F break?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: karlos on 21 June 2023, 10:40

Quote from: GTIreland on 21 June 2023, 02:18

How did the 5F break?

It went completely dead. £2,683 alone just to have it replaced. If I wasn't in warranty there's no way I'd be paying that, I'd try and find a second hand unit and have someone code it for me.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: DCmk3 on 21 June 2023, 14:55

Hit 193000km / 119k miles while on a coastal road stretching legs

(https://i.ibb.co/dLbB0M3/20230618-135911.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 02 July 2023, 13:33

Whacked the BBS back on and after 4 weeks I gave it a wash, still haven't tackled the interior  :embarrassed:

(https://i.postimg.cc/ncyksJBH/IMG-8124.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/mtSMqKmq)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rwleigh on 02 July 2023, 15:50

Fitted a new AGM battery from HALFORDS:

(https://cdn.media.halfords.com/i/washford/548638?w=1110&h=832.5&qlt=default&fmt=auto)

Coded it with OBD11:

(https://i.postimg.cc/xTQ6gVx6/OBD11.png)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ES98 on 05 July 2023, 11:58

Swapped the austin wheels for bola fle 18x8 et42 with ebay vw centre caps

Fill the arches much better but think the rear could do with 5mm spacers.

(https://i.postimg.cc/FsF6Ssdq/Point-Blur-Jul052023-093402.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/7bcX84NM)

(https://i.postimg.cc/VNXgT30n/Point-Blur-Jul262022-213820.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/0627KXfy)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 05 July 2023, 12:12

Quote from: ES98 on 05 July 2023, 11:58

Swapped the austin wheels for bola fle 18x8 et42 with ebay vw centre caps

Fill the arches much better but think the rear could do with 5mm spacers.

(https://i.postimg.cc/FsF6Ssdq/Point-Blur-Jul052023-093402.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/7bcX84NM)

(https://i.postimg.cc/VNXgT30n/Point-Blur-Jul262022-213820.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/0627KXfy)

Needs some Eibach Pro kit springs IMO ;)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 05 July 2023, 13:28

Quote from: ES98 on 05 July 2023, 11:58

Swapped the austin wheels for bola fle 18x8 et42 with ebay vw centre caps

Fill the arches much better but think the rear could do with 5mm spacers.

I really like Bola FLE’s, especially in the colour that yours are.

Looks as if your Austin’s had been refurbished at some point; I’d hazard a guess it was to get rid of white worm corrosion.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 05 July 2023, 15:49

Quote from: ES98 on 05 July 2023, 11:58

Swapped the austin wheels for bola fle 18x8 et42 with ebay vw centre caps

Fill the arches much better but think the rear could do with 5mm spacers.

(https://i.postimg.cc/FsF6Ssdq/Point-Blur-Jul052023-093402.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/7bcX84NM)

What specs are the alloys? There's a few fitment guru's lurking on here that could help you out.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ES98 on 05 July 2023, 15:55

Quote from: sjw on 05 July 2023, 12:12

Needs some Eibach Pro kit springs IMO ;)

Next job on the list, either springs and shocks or coilovers, not sure which yet.

Quote from: SRGTD on 05 July 2023, 13:28

I really like Bola FLE’s, especially in the colour that yours are.

Looks as if your Austin’s had been refurbished at some point; I’d hazard a guess it was to get rid of white worm corrosion.

Thanks, was torn between silver or gunmetal but think I made the right decision.
I had the Austins refurbed by the dealer when I purchased the car because they were badly kerbed but surprisingly not much white worm.

Quote from: willni on 05 July 2023, 15:49

What specs are the alloys? There's a few fitment guru's lurking on here that could help you out.

The wheels are 18" x 8j et42. I was looking at flush spacer kits for stock wheels, and the rear spacer is 20mm. So on mine it looks like a 5mm spacer would give a similar fitment?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Ceefeesh on 05 July 2023, 16:15

I have a set of Borbet 18 x 8, ET 42 winter wheels for my Mk 8. I don’t think the front need any spacers. I don’t have them on at the minute but have looked at photos with them fitted. I don’t think the wheels look any different from the 7 to the 8. I agree with you that the rear might benefit from very minimal spacers, 5mm is probably enough.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 05 July 2023, 18:01

5mm rear spacers would be about right.

Having owned examples of both with aftermarket wheels added, I’m convinced the mk7 has a marginally fatter bum than a mk8 as the rear wheel arches are slightly less commodious on a mk8. All to do with aero I suppose.

The so called “flush” spacer kits for the OEM 7.5J wheels are 15 and 20mm but personally I used 12 and 17mm which I thought sat a bit more neatly. Depends on the look you want really.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 05 July 2023, 19:45

I agree about 5mm would be right for the rear, 8mm for a very flush fitment.

Important to bear in mind with the front is you will be flicking up more stones directly at the arches, so should consider some sort of mudflap to protect the paint from inevitable rust.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Vw80 on 06 July 2023, 22:12

Quote from: willni on 05 July 2023, 19:45

I agree about 5mm would be right for the rear, 8mm for a very flush fitment.

Important to bear in mind with the front is you will be flicking up more stones directly at the arches, so should consider some sort of mudflap to protect the paint from inevitable rust.

Does vw mudflap offer adequate protection as I have some chips an after fitting new As6 so will prob flick more up?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 07 July 2023, 12:54

Quote from: Vw80 on 06 July 2023, 22:12

Quote from: willni on 05 July 2023, 19:45

I agree about 5mm would be right for the rear, 8mm for a very flush fitment.

Important to bear in mind with the front is you will be flicking up more stones directly at the arches, so should consider some sort of mudflap to protect the paint from inevitable rust.

Does vw mudflap offer adequate protection as I have some chips an after fitting new As6 so will prob flick more up?

They offer a lot of protection, I've no issue with my wheel specs.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 16 July 2023, 19:43

Lots of swearing and puffing and panting but got my VBT slotted discs and EBC Redstuff pads fitted this afternoon


(https://i.postimg.cc/KztrXMhz/IMG20230716184013.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/LY6ZLhXK)

Also noticed that my front tyres need replacing - both down to the wear markers and the left inner edge down to the cords!  :shocked:

So new PS4S tyres going on on Tuesday morning (probably moving the rears to the front, and new ones on the back), then I'd like to get an alignment done, as I've never had one since lowering the car roughly 6 months ago, which probably explains the wear on the inner edge.

Does anyone know a Hunter wheel alignment place near/in Cambridge? Thanks.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 16 July 2023, 22:08

Quote from: sjw on 16 July 2023, 19:43

Lots of swearing and puffing and panting but got my VBT slotted discs and EBC Redstuff pads fitted this afternoon

Also noticed that my front tyres need replacing - both down to the wear markers and the left inner edge down to the cords!  :shocked:

So new PS4S tyres going on on Tuesday morning (probably moving the rears to the front, and new ones on the back), then I'd like to get an alignment done, as I've never had one since lowering the car roughly 6 months ago, which probably explains the wear on the inner edge.

Does anyone know a Hunter wheel alignment place near/in Cambridge? Thanks.

Input your postcode in the website at the link below and it should give details of Hunter alignment centres near to you.

https://alignmycar.co.uk/

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 16 July 2023, 22:35

Cheers. Tried that earlier but it wasn't working.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: joe6 on 17 July 2023, 08:38

On the align my tyres map there are 3 near Cambridge at Linton, Saffron Waldon and Royston.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rowlers on 17 July 2023, 15:32

Quote from: SRGTD on 16 July 2023, 22:08

Does anyone know a Hunter wheel alignment place near/in Cambridge? Thanks.

Does it need to be Hunter? Just curious as to why Hunter?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 17 July 2023, 18:31

Quote from: rowlers on 17 July 2023, 15:32

Quote from: SRGTD on 16 July 2023, 22:08

Does anyone know a Hunter wheel alignment place near/in Cambridge? Thanks.

Does it need to be Hunter? Just curious as to why Hunter?

Just because I've heard good things about them so assumed them to be the gold standard. Am I incorrect?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 17 July 2023, 18:46

Quote from: sjw on 17 July 2023, 18:31

Quote from: rowlers on 17 July 2023, 15:32

Quote from: SRGTD on 16 July 2023, 22:08

Does anyone know a Hunter wheel alignment place near/in Cambridge? Thanks.

Does it need to be Hunter? Just curious as to why Hunter?

Just because I've heard good things about them so assumed them to be the gold standard. Am I incorrect?

Hunter is the de facto system for full sized 4WD cars so must be good as correct alignment in one of those is critical to more than just tyre wear and handling, can damage diffs and transfer boxes.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Paul70 on 17 July 2023, 20:03

Hunter supports individual wheel alignment which is important and many systems just support a total value for both front or rear wheels and whilst the total Toe value for both back wheels for example can be within specification, the Toe value by individual wheel can be way off affecting handling.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 18 July 2023, 08:28

Was yesterday but took my TCR in for its 3rd service, half price mot, free brake fluid change and front diff oil change. Currently waiting for a call back from the service manager to explain why they have disconnected my dashcam!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 18 July 2023, 08:30

Quote from: mcmaddy on 18 July 2023, 08:28

Was yesterday but took my TCR in for its 3rd service, half price mot, free brake fluid change and front diff oil change. Currently waiting for a call back from the service manager to explain why they have disconnected my dashcam!

VW dealers? Mine was always unplugged when I got the car back as well. Probably so you don't have video evidence of them ragging it round the local estate.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 18 July 2023, 08:49

Quote from: sjw on 18 July 2023, 08:30

Quote from: mcmaddy on 18 July 2023, 08:28

Was yesterday but took my TCR in for its 3rd service, half price mot, free brake fluid change and front diff oil change. Currently waiting for a call back from the service manager to explain why they have disconnected my dashcam!

VW dealers? Mine was always unplugged when I got the car back as well. Probably so you don't have video evidence of them ragging it round the local estate.

The politically correct reason for them unplugging a dash cam is that there’s probably something in Data Protection Legislation (or similar legislation) that gives them the right to unplug it to ‘protect the privacy of their employees’.

The real reason is more likely as - you’ve said - to ensure there’s no video evidence of the workshop techs ragging a customer’s car, or abusing it in some other way.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 18 July 2023, 10:37

We Connect (when it’s working) shows last journey data.
If you have a tracker fitted, that should do the same in more detail.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 18 July 2023, 13:43

Quote from: Adam T7 on 18 July 2023, 10:37

We Connect (when it’s working) shows last journey data.
If you have a tracker fitted, that should do the same in more detail.

I've been trying for three days to log into We Connect and it just keeps saying we've lived you out for security reasons, please login again. Just continually loops round like that.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 18 July 2023, 13:44

Quote from: sjw on 18 July 2023, 08:30

Quote from: mcmaddy on 18 July 2023, 08:28

Was yesterday but took my TCR in for its 3rd service, half price mot, free brake fluid change and front diff oil change. Currently waiting for a call back from the service manager to explain why they have disconnected my dashcam!

VW dealers? Mine was always unplugged when I got the car back as well. Probably so you don't have video evidence of them ragging it round the local estate.

first time this dealer has done it. Will be the last time though.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 18 July 2023, 13:46

Quote from: SRGTD on 18 July 2023, 08:49

Quote from: sjw on 18 July 2023, 08:30

Quote from: mcmaddy on 18 July 2023, 08:28

Was yesterday but took my TCR in for its 3rd service, half price mot, free brake fluid change and front diff oil change. Currently waiting for a call back from the service manager to explain why they have disconnected my dashcam!

VW dealers? Mine was always unplugged when I got the car back as well. Probably so you don't have video evidence of them ragging it round the local estate.

The politically correct reason for them unplugging a dash cam is that there’s probably something in Data Protection Legislation (or similar legislation) that gives them the right to unplug it to ‘protect the privacy of their employees’.

The real reason is more likely as - you’ve said - to ensure there’s no video evidence of the workshop techs ragging a customer’s car, or abusing it in some other way.

yeah I agree. Still no phone call from them either.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Rudedog on 18 July 2023, 14:47

We Connect was looping this morning but I've just tried it on the app and it now seems to connect ok.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 18 July 2023, 14:58

Quote from: Rudedog on 18 July 2023, 14:47

We Connect was looping this morning but I've just tried it on the app and it now seems to connect ok.

it's now back working. Both my guide and inform and security run out in 4 days. Not really sure if it's worth paying 55 quid to renew the security one although I do like the fact I can check if it's locked. Without the guide and inform package does it mean I won't be able to see live traffic when I connect my phone?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Rudedog on 18 July 2023, 15:11

Wouldn't be so bad if it was for three years like when new... but £55 + the other one for just a year is a bit rich... can't see it costing them that much to run.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 18 July 2023, 16:15

Quote from: mcmaddy on 18 July 2023, 13:43

Quote from: Adam T7 on 18 July 2023, 10:37

We Connect (when it’s working) shows last journey data.
If you have a tracker fitted, that should do the same in more detail.

I've been trying for three days to log into We Connect and it just keeps saying we've lived you out for security reasons, please login again. Just continually loops round like that.

In fairness, it can be a bit crap.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rowlers on 18 July 2023, 16:33

Quote from: sjw on 17 July 2023, 18:31

Quote from: rowlers on 17 July 2023, 15:32

Quote from: SRGTD on 16 July 2023, 22:08

Does anyone know a Hunter wheel alignment place near/in Cambridge? Thanks.

Does it need to be Hunter? Just curious as to why Hunter?

Just because I've heard good things about them so assumed them to be the gold standard. Am I incorrect?

Quote from: Paul70 on 17 July 2023, 20:03

Hunter supports individual wheel alignment which is important and many systems just support a total value for both front or rear wheels and whilst the total Toe value for both back wheels for example can be within specification, the Toe value by individual wheel can be way off affecting handling.

Quote from: Adam T7 on 17 July 2023, 18:46

Quote from: sjw on 17 July 2023, 18:31

Quote from: rowlers on 17 July 2023, 15:32

Quote from: SRGTD on 16 July 2023, 22:08

Does anyone know a Hunter wheel alignment place near/in Cambridge? Thanks.

Does it need to be Hunter? Just curious as to why Hunter?

Just because I've heard good things about them so assumed them to be the gold standard. Am I incorrect?

Hunter is the de facto system for full sized 4WD cars so must be good as correct alignment in one of those is critical to more than just tyre wear and handling, can damage diffs and transfer boxes.

Thanks for the info, I incorrectly assumed they would all be similar!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 18 July 2023, 18:48

Replaced my petrol cap surround as after 2 years and numerous products from APC to a bit of light acid, I admitted defeat to the dirt that was imbedded into the surround. I believe it was just dried petrol though.

(https://i.postimg.cc/1tkYymkW/71139156599-222-B886-F-2068-4-C08-AC62-ACB58-E810046.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/cgccmS4Y)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rowlers on 20 July 2023, 10:16

Just having wheel alignment done, apparently they can't do the back as it will then need the radar done. Doesn't sound right that does it!?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 20 July 2023, 10:22

Quote from: rowlers on 20 July 2023, 10:16

Just having wheel alignment done, apparently they can't do the back as it will then need the radar done. Doesn't sound right that does it!?

usually only needs doing if major changes are made to alignment. Sounds like they don't have a clue.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rowlers on 20 July 2023, 10:26

Quote from: mcmaddy on 20 July 2023, 10:22

Quote from: rowlers on 20 July 2023, 10:16

Just having wheel alignment done, apparently they can't do the back as it will then need the radar done. Doesn't sound right that does it!?

usually only needs doing if major changes are made to alignment. Sounds like they don't have a clue.

It's been lowered. But they phoned the local VW dealer who confirmed that it should not be done! Mind blown.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 20 July 2023, 10:45

Quote from: rowlers on 20 July 2023, 10:26

Quote from: mcmaddy on 20 July 2023, 10:22

Quote from: rowlers on 20 July 2023, 10:16

Just having wheel alignment done, apparently they can't do the back as it will then need the radar done. Doesn't sound right that does it!?

usually only needs doing if major changes are made to alignment. Sounds like they don't have a clue.

It's been lowered. But they phoned the local VW dealer who confirmed that it should not be done! Mind blown.

Hold up, need more info on this as I need to get an alignment done... are you telling me that I can't now, without getting the radar done? How do I go about getting that done?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rowlers on 20 July 2023, 10:51

Quote from: sjw on 20 July 2023, 10:45

Quote from: rowlers on 20 July 2023, 10:26

Quote from: mcmaddy on 20 July 2023, 10:22

Quote from: rowlers on 20 July 2023, 10:16

Just having wheel alignment done, apparently they can't do the back as it will then need the radar done. Doesn't sound right that does it!?

usually only needs doing if major changes are made to alignment. Sounds like they don't have a clue.

It's been lowered. But they phoned the local VW dealer who confirmed that it should not be done! Mind blown.

Hold up, need more info on this as I need to get an alignment done... are you telling me that I can't now, without getting the radar done? How do I go about getting that done?

I'm calling b0llocks. But as it turns out, all my bolts on the rear are seized so I can get it done anyway! New arms needed on the back now. Fekkin cars!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 21 July 2023, 15:51

Swapped the coil packs of cylinders 3 & 4 to try and diagnose a misfiring problem, which has crippled my mpg...makes me feel like I'm driving an R32 again.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTIreland on 21 July 2023, 18:47

Quote from: willni on 18 July 2023, 18:48

Replaced my petrol cap surround as after 2 years and numerous products from APC to a bit of light acid, I admitted defeat to the dirt that was imbedded into the surround. I believe it was just dried petrol though.

(https://i.postimg.cc/1tkYymkW/71139156599-222-B886-F-2068-4-C08-AC62-ACB58-E810046.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/cgccmS4Y)

How difficult was it?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 21 July 2023, 20:31

Quote from: GTIreland on 21 July 2023, 18:47

Quote from: willni on 18 July 2023, 18:48

Replaced my petrol cap surround as after 2 years and numerous products from APC to a bit of light acid, I admitted defeat to the dirt that was imbedded into the surround. I believe it was just dried petrol though.

(https://i.postimg.cc/1tkYymkW/71139156599-222-B886-F-2068-4-C08-AC62-ACB58-E810046.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/cgccmS4Y)

How difficult was it?

Took all of 2 minutes

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: P6GTD on 22 July 2023, 13:19

Oooh, I’m tempted by that new surround willni…. Where from and how much please?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 22 July 2023, 14:30

Quote from: P6GTD on 22 July 2023, 13:19

Oooh, I’m tempted by that new surround willni…. Where from and how much please?

Deutscheparts on Ebay for £44

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/172168650456

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: P6GTD on 22 July 2023, 17:05

Ta!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 22 July 2023, 20:16

Finally got two of my all season tyres refitted onto the replaced Belvederes. Checked them when I was putting them away and I've got 70g of weight on inside and 10g on the outside. Was thinking of asking them to rotate the wheel to reduce the amount of weight!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 24 July 2023, 17:40

Put a new coil pack on cylinder 4 as it was misfiring reducing mpg, cylinder 3 has a very slight misfire but not frequent enough to warrant a new coil pack will replace all 4 next time it gets spark plugs as parts department told me the mqb coil packs don't like being removed.

Also fitted the squeezy PCV breather hose to the turbo elbow, to avoid having to ever deal with that connection ever again...

(https://i.postimg.cc/Ssng5NhL/IMG-8259.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/62NV4KTT)

(https://i.postimg.cc/d3tVvX59/Screenshot-2023-07-24-at-17-38-17.png) (https://postimages.org/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 24 July 2023, 18:30

Those coil packs can be a right pain to remove.

VW say to remove whilst the engine is warm and to apply silicone grease to the rubber boot to aid refitting.

Some stretch like you think somethings gonna let go, then twang, it comes off.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 24 July 2023, 20:41

Quote from: madstaff on 24 July 2023, 18:30

Those coil packs can be a right pain to remove.

VW say to remove whilst the engine is warm and to apply silicone grease to the rubber boot to aid refitting.

Some stretch like you think somethings gonna let go, then twang, it comes off.

I used the VW coil pack tool and it was very easy, get the plug off the coil pack was the more annoying bit.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Budwab on 24 July 2023, 22:01

Willni

What's the part number for the PCW breather pipe please?
Also, where did you get it from?

Many thanks

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 24 July 2023, 22:08

Quote from: Budwab on 24 July 2023, 22:01

Willni

What's the part number for the PCW breather pipe please?
Also, where did you get it from?

Many thanks

Got it off eBay - part number 06K103213J would definitely be cheaper from VW but eh.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 25 July 2023, 09:48

What is the benefit or advantage of this breather pipe over the standard fitment?
Thanks!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 25 July 2023, 10:28

Quote from: clubsport on 25 July 2023, 09:48

What is the benefit or advantage of this breather pipe over the standard fitment?
Thanks!

It’s the pipe with the squeeze connection to the turbo elbow, no other difference. Just did it for handiness.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 25 July 2023, 17:15

Quote from: willni on 24 July 2023, 20:41

I used the VW coil pack tool and it was very easy, get the plug off the coil pack was the more annoying bit.

Where did you get the tool from, anywhere in particular??

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 26 July 2023, 11:09

Quote from: madstaff on 25 July 2023, 17:15

Quote from: willni on 24 July 2023, 20:41

I used the VW coil pack tool and it was very easy, get the plug off the coil pack was the more annoying bit.

Where did you get the tool from, anywhere in particular??

Just off Amazon, for hopefully all the use it will get no point buying a good tool. Always buy cheap tools then if you use it enough to break it look at better quality ones, no point having a snap-on philips screwdriver if you only use torx.

ZKTOOL Ignition Coil Puller Tool, OEM T10530, Ignition Coil Removal Tool, Compatible with Audi A3 2013> Golf Seat Leon Octavia Porsche Macan EA888 EA211 Engine https://amzn.eu/d/30tps4M

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 26 July 2023, 13:53

Quote from: willni on 26 July 2023, 11:09

Quote from: madstaff on 25 July 2023, 17:15

Quote from: willni on 24 July 2023, 20:41

I used the VW coil pack tool and it was very easy, get the plug off the coil pack was the more annoying bit.

Where did you get the tool from, anywhere in particular??

Just off Amazon, for hopefully all the use it will get no point buying a good tool. Always buy cheap tools then if you use it enough to break it look at better quality ones, no point having a snap-on philips screwdriver if you only use torx.

ZKTOOL Ignition Coil Puller Tool, OEM T10530, Ignition Coil Removal Tool, Compatible with Audi A3 2013> Golf Seat Leon Octavia Porsche Macan EA888 EA211 Engine https://amzn.eu/d/30tps4M

Thanks, the genuine T10530 tool is about £250, so looking at alternatives.

They all look the same on ebay and Amazon, just wouldnt mind investing a bit more in a decent one.

Bought some hose clamp pliers when i swapped an engine in a A1 TFSi recently and they were absolute garbage, they were fit for nothing after i'd finished, and not through misuse either.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: mcmaddy on 26 July 2023, 17:36

Four new Asymmetric 6s fitted at Costco. Initial impressions on the drive home are they appear to be much quieter than the Bridgestones 👍

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 26 July 2023, 20:08

Quote from: madstaff on 26 July 2023, 13:53

Quote from: willni on 26 July 2023, 11:09

Quote from: madstaff on 25 July 2023, 17:15

Quote from: willni on 24 July 2023, 20:41

I used the VW coil pack tool and it was very easy, get the plug off the coil pack was the more annoying bit.

Where did you get the tool from, anywhere in particular??

Just off Amazon, for hopefully all the use it will get no point buying a good tool. Always buy cheap tools then if you use it enough to break it look at better quality ones, no point having a snap-on philips screwdriver if you only use torx.

ZKTOOL Ignition Coil Puller Tool, OEM T10530, Ignition Coil Removal Tool, Compatible with Audi A3 2013> Golf Seat Leon Octavia Porsche Macan EA888 EA211 Engine https://amzn.eu/d/30tps4M

Thanks, the genuine T10530 tool is about £250, so looking at alternatives.

They all look the same on ebay and Amazon, just wouldnt mind investing a bit more in a decent one.

Bought some hose clamp pliers when i swapped an engine in a A1 TFSi recently and they were absolute garbage, they were fit for nothing after i'd finished, and not through misuse either.

I've been there myself, can't remember what it was mind but I remember throwing it straight in the bin.

There's not a lot of options for the ignition puller, it's not very high tech though so wouldn't worry about a cheap one. I'd offer to lend you mine but I'd say postage both ways would be 2/3's the cost of it.

Recently got a new toolbox so I'm trying to be wise and not immediately go fill it with new tools  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 26 July 2023, 23:08

Quote from: willni on 26 July 2023, 20:08

Recently got a new toolbox so I'm trying to be wise and not immediately go fill it with new tools  :laugh:

Yeh right, buying tools is an addiction don't you know??  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KieranMc on 28 July 2023, 19:22

Major service today at Ecotune clean bill of health (as expected), got a few bits to do I knew about already in prep for sale! Got rear discs and pads that are about needing done so will do so just making mind up what to get!

Need a new driver side windscreen washer jet and the fixings for back box heat shield if anyone can provide me with a link or point in right direction for the parts would be appreciated!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 28 July 2023, 22:12

Quote from: KieranMc on 28 July 2023, 19:22

Major service today at Ecotune clean bill of health (as expected), got a few bits to do I knew about already in prep for sale! Got rear discs and pads that are about needing done so will do so just making mind up what to get!

Need a new driver side windscreen washer jet and the fixings for back box heat shield if anyone can provide me with a link or point in right direction for the parts would be appreciated!

If you're selling it soon, I'd not worry about getting too in-depth in brake discs new owner won't pay you anymore for it!

For heat shield fixings you mean these wee bad boys? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/151220590066

And for an update for everyone regarding my coil pack replacement, my mpg went from 28mpg to 43mpg.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: KieranMc on 29 July 2023, 19:42

Yip, that’s the ones there cheers!

Any idea on windscreen washer jet?

Do you think should leave rear discs as is or put decent pagid or the likes on?

The (CM) prets are coming off and will be for sale separately with standard wheels going back on, bumper needs a paint due to paint peeling off in one section…VW not interested then will give a good detail and advertise!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gixerste on 01 August 2023, 19:53

Fitted a Maxton V2 rear spoiler, just a bit bigger than a TCR spoiler but about £200 cheaper  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rowlers on 03 August 2023, 18:47

Sealed my rear door speakers.
What the seals looked like:
(https://i.postimg.cc/jSmyFXBg/PXL-20230803-120833892.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/xXGkkKfM)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 03 August 2023, 20:54

Quote from: rowlers on 03 August 2023, 18:47

Sealed my rear door speakers.
What the seals looked like:
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Did you replace the rivets with rivet nuts? Future proof the task

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rowlers on 03 August 2023, 21:20

No, just re-riveted it, easily drilled out again if needed.The crappy seals have lasted 6 years, so it should last as long as I have the car.

Its like having my Mk2 again - there is always something that needs doing...  :grin: :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dfm on 19 August 2023, 10:40

Just ordered a pattern part new mirror cap for mine after someone pinched it.

Any tips for covering the exposure back before it arrives? Initial plan is a sandwich bag or similar over the whole mirror with some tape to secure it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Finglonga on 19 August 2023, 13:38

Quote from: dfm on 19 August 2023, 10:40

Just ordered a pattern part new mirror cap for mine after someone pinched it.

Any tips for covering the exposure back before it arrives? Initial plan is a sandwich bag or similar over the whole mirror with some tape to secure it.

Gaffa Tape, I used it on my cars before and as long as it isn't on for weeks it shouldn't leave a residue.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: dfm on 19 August 2023, 14:18

I was going for a sandwich bag and clear sailing tape for the fix before noticing the mirror cover in the gutter down the road. Someone must have passed to closely and knocked it off.

I'm relieved as that is better than my poor old golf being targeted for parts.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ProtoCulture on 19 August 2023, 21:39

R600, plus intake pipe and turbo elbow and a Clubsport S backbox. Sounds great now, a bit more noise but nothing asbo yet if you put your foot down it comes alive.

(https://i.imgur.com/zeuG2BJ.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/j7WWxVN.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 20 August 2023, 14:32

Got sick of looking at a dirty car and interior

(https://i.postimg.cc/PqvVdKc9/IMG-8506.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/v1Mtz7Gt)

(https://i.postimg.cc/d1MH3rc1/IMG-8513.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/gwDqBwJF)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 20 August 2023, 17:09

Quote from: willni on 20 August 2023, 14:32

Got sick of looking at a dirty car and interior

(https://i.postimg.cc/PqvVdKc9/IMG-8506.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/v1Mtz7Gt)

(https://i.postimg.cc/d1MH3rc1/IMG-8513.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/gwDqBwJF)

Garage looks a bit scruffy😂

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 20 August 2023, 19:31

Quote from: Adam T7 on 20 August 2023, 17:09

Quote from: willni on 20 August 2023, 14:32

Got sick of looking at a dirty car and interior

Garage looks a bit scruffy😂

Still a work in progress! Just one more kidney should finish it  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 20 August 2023, 20:15

Quote from: willni on 20 August 2023, 19:31

Quote from: Adam T7 on 20 August 2023, 17:09

Quote from: willni on 20 August 2023, 14:32

Got sick of looking at a dirty car and interior

Garage looks a bit scruffy😂

Still a work in progress! Just one more kidney should finish it  :grin:

I jest, it’s immaculate👍

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Finglonga on 22 August 2023, 15:30

Trying these ....... Just waiting for it to go dark now.

(https://i.imgur.com/yFD0lOh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/FZRRda6.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/1kqbNh7.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Finglonga on 23 August 2023, 23:36

Well Lights are Perfect, the beam with the LED is the same as xenons but much brighter and whiter. Road signs reflect back much better as do the road markings. Drove for a few hours last night and not a single person flashed at me proving the beam pattern is spot on! Main beam throw is about the same but brighter so I am very impressed with the upgrade

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 24 August 2023, 07:09

Where they a plug and play fit?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Finglonga on 24 August 2023, 09:35

Yep, just like swapping the Xenon with a new one. Did try putting the lights on before putting it all back together to make sure there were no errors as I never (trust claims of makers) and all was good.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 24 August 2023, 11:01

👍

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 24 August 2023, 12:19

@Finglonga did you change out the main beam bulbs as well or just the dipped?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Finglonga on 24 August 2023, 12:28

It is a Bi Xenon setup, dipped and main are the same bulb. Main beam is just a flap inside the headlight unit that flips up and down like a camera shutter.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 24 August 2023, 15:05

Quote from: Finglonga on 24 August 2023, 12:28

It is a Bi Xenon setup, dipped and main are the same bulb. Main beam is just a flap inside the headlight unit that flips up and down like a camera shutter.

To my knowledge the inner light (closer to the grill) also adds to the full beam, so if you wanted to increase full beam power you'd need to change it. Fairly easy to confirm if I'm wrong, just turn the full beam on and get out and check if the inner lights up  :smiley: Maybe put some sunglasses on before checking

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Finglonga on 24 August 2023, 16:35

Nope it is just a marker LED on the MK7.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 27 August 2023, 16:24

Ceramic coating hit 20 months old so gave it a bit of limescale / waterspot remover.

(https://i.postimg.cc/mgJR231w/IMG-8568.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/fVc189Kt)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Snoopy on 27 August 2023, 16:28

^  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 27 August 2023, 16:29

Quote from: Snoopy on 27 August 2023, 16:28

^  :cool:

That is such a cool garage.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 27 August 2023, 16:33

Quote from: Adam T7 on 27 August 2023, 16:29

Quote from: Snoopy on 27 August 2023, 16:28

^  :cool:

That is such a cool garage.

Finally got the overhead cabinets put up yesterday you'll be glad to hear, just need to pick a few photos to get printed to finish it  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 27 August 2023, 16:46

Quote from: willni on 27 August 2023, 16:33

Quote from: Adam T7 on 27 August 2023, 16:29

Quote from: Snoopy on 27 August 2023, 16:28

^  :cool:

That is such a cool garage.

Finally got the overhead cabinets put up yesterday you'll be glad to hear, just need to pick a few photos to get printed to finish it  :smiley:

No Pirelli Calendar?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 27 August 2023, 16:55

Quote from: Adam T7 on 27 August 2023, 16:46

Quote from: willni on 27 August 2023, 16:33

Quote from: Adam T7 on 27 August 2023, 16:29

Quote from: Snoopy on 27 August 2023, 16:28

^  :cool:

That is such a cool garage.

Finally got the overhead cabinets put up yesterday you'll be glad to hear, just need to pick a few photos to get printed to finish it  :smiley:

No Pirelli Calendar?

Depends how tasteful, I shall not sully it with smut!  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: davo245 on 31 August 2023, 11:15

Quote from: willni on 27 August 2023, 16:24

Ceramic coating hit 20 months old so gave it a bit of limescale / waterspot remover.

(https://i.postimg.cc/mgJR231w/IMG-8568.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/fVc189Kt)

Dream garage that car looks stunning proper GTI colour  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 31 August 2023, 22:40

Quote from: davo245 on 31 August 2023, 11:15

Dream garage that car looks stunning proper GTI colour  :cool:

Proper GTI colour, proper GTI number of doors, proper classic GTI wheel brand…
 :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Rudedog on 01 September 2023, 07:51

Over the last three months I've had a really annoying creak coming from both of the seatbelt fobs... go over a bump or just the regular movement of the seats up and down.

Remembered I had a small amount of Krytox left so I dripped a few drops around the red release button on both sides - amazingly the noise went straight away - I've never had such a good result on the first attempt.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 01 September 2023, 09:45

Quote from: Rudedog on 01 September 2023, 07:51

Over the last three months I've had a really annoying creek coming from both of the seatbelt fobs... go over a bump or just the regular movement of the seats up and down.

Remembered I had a small amount of Krytox left so I dripped a few drops around the red release button on both sides - amazingly the noise went straight away - I've never had such a good result on the first attempt.

Fixing a creak is always a very satisfactory moment.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Yusee on 06 September 2023, 22:46

@willni, if my garage looked like that I’d be sleeping in there.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JB73 on 08 September 2023, 19:53

Thought I’d fit some club sport wheel centre caps with the red rings on them


(https://i.postimg.cc/P56xZHbM/IMG-7149.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 10 September 2023, 09:08

Quote from: Yusee on 06 September 2023, 22:46

@willni, if my garage looked like that I’d be sleeping in there.

Essentially I am the amount of hours I'm working in it  :whistle:

Quote from: JB73 on 08 September 2023, 19:53

Thought I’d fit some club sport wheel centre caps with the red rings on them


(https://i.postimg.cc/P56xZHbM/IMG-7149.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Look great JB they look best with a white car imo.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rowlers on 10 September 2023, 17:14

Dyno'd the GTI. Turbo inlet elbow and pipe, Pikey R600. DTUK Tuning box.
It made 282bhp. Chuffed with that. I like the way it drives so I might not even bother with a remap now..

I'm waiting for the graph print as the printer was goosed...

Still need an exhaust, as it was the quietest car there!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 10 September 2023, 17:49

Quote from: rowlers on 10 September 2023, 17:14

Dyno'd the GTI. Turbo inlet elbow and pipe, Pikey R600. DTUK Tuning box.
It made 282bhp. Chuffed with that. I like the way it drives so I might not even bother with a remap now..

I'm waiting for the graph print as the printer was goosed...

Still need an exhaust, as it was the quietest car there!

I've always said 280-290bhp is the perfect amount for a mk7! I take it, that it's a lot more responsive lower down with the is20?

If you're looking at exhausts make sure you get one that retains a backbox section otherwise it'll sound tinny and drone.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rowlers on 10 September 2023, 19:36

Yeah it just goes as soon as you poke it, no waiting for the power to come in. It still returns ~41 mpg for me as well. Its the best car I've owned, absolutely love it...

Was thinking about an anti drone res delete and some nicer, larger tips.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 11 September 2023, 19:10

Had my TCR out for a run up to see family in Norfolk. Nice steady run, comfortable and almost 47mpg over 140 miles! Back home Thursday then a 250 run up to Teesside for a few days, then across to West Yorkshire for a few more days and finally to Backpool. Probably a good 1000 miles to cover. Such a great car for all occasions!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 11 September 2023, 19:15

Quote from: Watts on 11 September 2023, 19:10

Had my TCR out for a run up to see family in Norfolk. Nice steady run, comfortable and almost 47mpg over 140 miles! Back home Thursday then a 250 run up to Teesside for a few days, then across to West Yorkshire for a few more days and finally to Backpool. Probably a good 1000 miles to cover. Such a great car for all occasions!

MPG on a GTI is always a pleasant surprise. My new Grandson lives down in Yeovil, round trip down from home near Manchester Airport with missus (can’t boot it) always returns high 40’s.
As you state, great car for all occasions👍

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: jh_97 on 11 September 2023, 22:26

Quote from: JB73 on 08 September 2023, 19:53

Thought I’d fit some club sport wheel centre caps with the red rings on them


(https://i.postimg.cc/P56xZHbM/IMG-7149.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Looks great, really suits the car! Can you share where you got these from and for how much? I'm keen to get some for my white 7.5 PP with graphite wheels, but can't find a set for less than £75... but maybe that's just what it costs...  :shocked: Seen you can get decals from BadgeSkins etc, but would rather get the caps tbh

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Finglonga on 12 September 2023, 16:56

Quote from: rowlers on 10 September 2023, 17:14

Dyno'd the GTI. Turbo inlet elbow and pipe, Pikey R600. DTUK Tuning box.
It made 282bhp. Chuffed with that. I like the way it drives so I might not even bother with a remap now..

I'm waiting for the graph print as the printer was goosed...

Still need an exhaust, as it was the quietest car there!

Impressive, I have a DTUK box for a GTI in my garage of the old mans old Mk7 he gave me to use but I got a tune instead. Looking at that I could have saved money by putting it on. Not sure how it would cope with the Cobra Sports Sports Cat and 3inch no res system though.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rowlers on 13 September 2023, 21:40

Quote from: willni on 10 September 2023, 17:49

Quote from: rowlers on 10 September 2023, 17:14

Dyno'd the GTI. Turbo inlet elbow and pipe, Pikey R600. DTUK Tuning box.
It made 282bhp. Chuffed with that. I like the way it drives so I might not even bother with a remap now..

I'm waiting for the graph print as the printer was goosed...

Still need an exhaust, as it was the quietest car there!

I've always said 280-290bhp is the perfect amount for a mk7! I take it, that it's a lot more responsive lower down with the is20?

If you're looking at exhausts make sure you get one that retains a backbox section otherwise it'll sound tinny and drone.  :smiley:

Just got the plot.

Ignore the blue line

(https://i.postimg.cc/wx1kCkxZ/Screenshot-2023-09-13-21-33-47.png) (https://postimg.cc/8sVWWM6m)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Hertsman on 20 September 2023, 14:10

Have added TCR lip spoiler to the Golf R

It’s an Ali Express one sourced via eBay but having driven TCR for three years I cannot tell difference, has a lovely gloss finish that matches cars black gloss trim and fits perfectly into the natural curve of cars spoiler

(https://i.postimg.cc/0QMRgtTh/IMG-0470.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/DJTYLcyc)

(https://i.postimg.cc/dtmMKZfQ/IMG-0469.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/9rMgd0Vs)

(https://i.postimg.cc/TY8Gx6Y0/IMG-0467.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/4n1jvjcH)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rowlers on 20 September 2023, 21:18

Quote from: Hertsman on 20 September 2023, 14:10

Have added TCR lip spoiler to the Golf R

It’s an Ali Express one sourced via eBay but having driven TCR for three years I cannot tell difference, has a lovely gloss finish that matches cars black gloss trim and fits perfectly into the natural curve of cars spoiler

(https://i.postimg.cc/0QMRgtTh/IMG-0470.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/DJTYLcyc)

(https://i.postimg.cc/dtmMKZfQ/IMG-0469.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/9rMgd0Vs)

(https://i.postimg.cc/TY8Gx6Y0/IMG-0467.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/4n1jvjcH)

Yeah I have one too. It fits great nad looks great. If you look in certain light, you can see the moulding marks, but its not an issue for the cost...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 20 September 2023, 21:41

Sworn at the stupidity of the sat nav. It's been an absolute pita the last couple of days taking us on ridiculous routes in particular today when it directed us along a single track lane then wanted us to drive through a farm ffs.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ProtoCulture on 20 September 2023, 22:29

Quote from: Hertsman on 20 September 2023, 14:10

Have added TCR lip spoiler to the Golf R

It’s an Ali Express one sourced via eBay but having driven TCR for three years I cannot tell difference, has a lovely gloss finish that matches cars black gloss trim and fits perfectly into the natural curve of cars spoiler

(https://i.postimg.cc/0QMRgtTh/IMG-0470.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/DJTYLcyc)

(https://i.postimg.cc/dtmMKZfQ/IMG-0469.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/9rMgd0Vs)

(https://i.postimg.cc/TY8Gx6Y0/IMG-0467.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/4n1jvjcH)

Ohhh that looks great, I bought a Maxton Designs one but sent it back as it just didn't sit properly when I offered it up and just felt a bit OTT.  Could you link to the listing please? Thanks.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Hertsman on 21 September 2023, 15:14

Quote from: ProtoCulture on 20 September 2023, 22:29

Quote from: Hertsman on 20 September 2023, 14:10

Have added TCR lip spoiler to the Golf R

It’s an Ali Express one sourced via eBay but having driven TCR for three years I cannot tell difference, has a lovely gloss finish that matches cars black gloss trim and fits perfectly into the natural curve of cars spoiler

(https://i.postimg.cc/0QMRgtTh/IMG-0470.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/DJTYLcyc)

(https://i.postimg.cc/dtmMKZfQ/IMG-0469.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/9rMgd0Vs)

(https://i.postimg.cc/TY8Gx6Y0/IMG-0467.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/4n1jvjcH)

Ohhh that looks great, I bought a Maxton Designs one but sent it back as it just didn't sit properly when I offered it up and just felt a bit OTT.  Could you link to the listing please? Thanks.

Have a Maxton on my 128Ti which is the same as Maxton for the M135i and its the perfect complement as accentuates the rear spoiler angles of the 128Ti really well.

Also had Maxton on my MK 6 GTI and though that Maxton sat well on that also, but never considered Maxton for the MK 7, wanted something much more subtle and VW already had the answer in my previous TCR

However the OEM spoiler is in the £260 range, but having seen the Ali Express ones in person, I really could not tell the difference and was going to get one from Ali Express, but found a previous R owner on E Bay selling his for small money and so took a punt and its perfect as you can see.

This thread on VWROC point to an Ali Express one that someone has bought so hope this helps.

https://www.vwroc.com/forums/topic/41533-tcr-style-roof-spoiler/ (https://www.vwroc.com/forums/topic/41533-tcr-style-roof-spoiler/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Jace on 21 September 2023, 17:00

In that VWROC post the black R estate with Performance Pack lip is mine.

For the money you cant go wrong with them, & for me because the R estate in performance pack spec didn't include a rear lip spoiler like the hatches did/do its even better.

I'm actually thinking of changing it to a TCR shape one which has a little more kick to it over the PP, but still retains a nice subtle stealth look.


Just to say, be aware that the hatch top on the 3/5 door GTi/TCR/R/GTD/R-Line is actually deeper & has a different curve to the standard Golf & estates, so be aware when buying to choose the correct version for your car.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Rudedog on 22 September 2023, 14:14

While on the phone to my local VW parts department about a set of front rubber mats for my son's 2016 Polo (guess what VW have already stopped making them - on a seven year old car!) I took the opportunity to ask whether 18" Prets were still available via the accessory catalogue - well it seems they are and more to the fact the set below I 'think' are a new addition - I'm sure they didn't do them in matte dark graphite before - I think they are new because the centre badge is of the new VW design.

On back order but seems they can still be ordered.

One thing in the blurb is that they are made of a 'Premium mix of aluminium, magnesium and silicon' which sounds interesting.

https://www.volkswagenpartsuk.co.uk/parts/18-pretoria-alloy-wheel-matt-dark-graphite/

Very very tempted.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: bogwoppit on 22 September 2023, 14:27

VW had these on offer a few years ago, £1360 including tyres:

(https://i.postimg.cc/dQXYJmrn/Pretoria-upgrade.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/8sh3Hvyr)

We've got a set on our Golf. They aren't as dark as that image above though


(https://i.postimg.cc/jSfNMXQ1/20210723-165045.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Yvph9QPN)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Rudedog on 22 September 2023, 15:39

Good to know about the colour as I thought they could be an alternative to the gloss black - which seem to still be available but are £300 more.

The parts guy seem to think they still came with tyres although that's not mentioned anywhere in the accessory catalogue.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 22 September 2023, 17:29

Quote from: Rudedog on 22 September 2023, 15:39

Good to know about the colour as I thought they could be an alternative to the gloss black - which seem to still be available but are £300 more.

The parts guy seem to think they still came with tyres although that's not mentioned anywhere in the accessory catalogue.

Likewise I thought they only came in silver or gloss black.

If they came with tyres that's a pretty good deal imo, circa £440 for a set of continentals on them.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 22 September 2023, 18:17

Shame they don’t come with the option of a slightly more aggressive offset.
The grey ones look cool  :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 22 September 2023, 18:35

I like them, though I think the Silver would look better on my Indium Grey vs. the Grey ones?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: bogwoppit on 22 September 2023, 22:53

Quote from: Adam T7 on 22 September 2023, 18:35

I like them, though I think the Silver would look better on my Indium Grey vs. the Grey ones?

As an indium grey owner, I agree with you 100%.  Silver ones at the time were like rocking horse poo.

If I ever get them re-painted, they will be silver.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Marticroft on 23 September 2023, 18:12

Installed STX Coilovers on my Mk7.5 Gti  :cool:

(https://i.postimg.cc/yd0QDgT4/IMG-7239.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Q9xkPMP0)
 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: greencode on 24 September 2023, 17:03

Swapped the silver mirror caps to gloss black on my R

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SPIKE_CS on 01 October 2023, 10:32

Retro fitted the underseat storage drawers. Such a nice addition and very handy!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SPIKE_CS on 01 October 2023, 10:33

Quote from: Marticroft on 23 September 2023, 18:12

Installed STX Coilovers on my Mk7.5 Gti  :cool:

(https://i.postimg.cc/yd0QDgT4/IMG-7239.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Q9xkPMP0)

Looks great.....the stance is perfect looking.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: greencode on 01 October 2023, 11:23

Quote from: SPIKE_CS on 01 October 2023, 10:32

Retro fitted the underseat storage drawers. Such a nice addition and very handy!

Really funny, I’ve got those on mine and always forget they’re there. And the little cubby under the headlight switch  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 04 October 2023, 14:56

Lifted the car from getting the rear quarter resprayed due to rust setting in and the sill. Blended into the door and bumper. Just going to leave it for a week and then polish and re-ceramic coat the car.

(https://i.postimg.cc/DZz3vq44/IMG-8838.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/8Fx0wfHT)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 04 October 2023, 15:05

Out of interest, where was the rust?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 04 October 2023, 16:54

Quote from: Adam T7 on 04 October 2023, 15:05

Out of interest, where was the rust?

Just above the side skirt, wouldn't be massively concerned previous owner of mine clipped it and had a cheap repair done. I've been meaning to respray it since I bought it.

Although I was applying rust remover to my old gtd at the weekend, which everyone should keep an eye out for, which isn't massively far from where I had mine repaired.


(https://i.postimg.cc/Bbtfbsx2/IMG-8816.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/kRrpY0Y5)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 04 October 2023, 17:14

Wise words, I check my sills regularly. Discovery’s that I used to have had full plastic sill covers (aka mud collectors and rot starters).

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 04 October 2023, 18:08

Seems to be everything catches the dirt now to rust them, at least we don't have the same sponges as the mk5's did...well we do but they put them in plastic bags.

That's part of my big maintenance pull out the arches and dynax inside them.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mikeyd1 on 04 October 2023, 20:47

Quote from: willni on 04 October 2023, 18:08

Seems to be everything catches the dirt now to rust them, at least we don't have the same sponges as the mk5's did...well we do but they put them in plastic bags.

That's part of my big maintenance pull out the arches and dynax inside them.

That's what I've got to do at some point . A bit of a job as got to remove wheels ,take off arch guards ,clean then a couple of coats of dynax uc or  s50 then leave to to dry the reaches everything but if you going to do it you should do it right

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Rudedog on 04 October 2023, 21:01

Bloody hell guys and I think I'm doing well by giving my car a detail every couple of weeks and all of the servicing done on time!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: joe6 on 05 October 2023, 10:46

My mk6 is 13 years old and only just checked under the wheel arch guards because of worry about the noise reduction sponge on the rear of the front wing. No rust  :smiley: but treated anyway.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Hertsman on 05 October 2023, 12:29

Quote from: SPIKE_CS on 01 October 2023, 10:32

Retro fitted the underseat storage drawers. Such a nice addition and very handy!

How easy is it to source parts and fit? much of the MK 7.5 was improvement, this was a demerit on removing drawer, would be nice to correct,

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 05 October 2023, 19:12

Quote from: Hertsman on 05 October 2023, 12:29

Quote from: SPIKE_CS on 01 October 2023, 10:32

Retro fitted the underseat storage drawers. Such a nice addition and very handy!

How easy is it to source parts and fit? much of the MK 7.5 was improvement, this was a demerit on removing drawer, would be nice to correct,

It's definitely getting harder, the parts were discontinued at vw I believe. I got mine from German eBay.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 05 October 2023, 19:25

Started into the overhaul tonight, wire brushed the rust on the subframes back to bare metal and coated them in anti-corrosion, once it dries I'll paint them black.

Also stripped my wheel hubs and in the same process.

Removed a bit of overspray on the door and wing, and have ordered Paint, PPF and wheel ceramic coats.

(https://i.postimg.cc/mgnmYfML/IMG-8854.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/hX98nYp6)

(https://i.postimg.cc/pXXC3XJV/IMG-8855.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/yWt0ZKG2)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: silver38 on 05 October 2023, 20:23

Quote from: willni on 05 October 2023, 19:25

Started into the overhaul tonight, wire brushed the rust on the subframes back to bare metal and coated them in anti-corrosion, once it dries I'll paint them black.

Also stripped my wheel hubs and in the same process.

Removed a bit of overspray on the door and wing, and have ordered Paint, PPF and wheel ceramic coats.

(https://i.postimg.cc/mgnmYfML/IMG-8854.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/hX98nYp6)

(https://i.postimg.cc/pXXC3XJV/IMG-8855.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/yWt0ZKG2)

willni,
Is that a standard lift your using?

Thanks

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 05 October 2023, 21:32

Quote from: silver38 on 05 October 2023, 20:23

willni,
Is that a standard lift your using?

Thanks

Yep, twinbush in ground with extenders.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 07 October 2023, 15:48

Refitted my R600 intake, but left off the turbo inlet this time, but added the coolant hose re-route hose and air filter overlock.

Also enquired about Revo Stage 1, but I'm still not sure as I haven't remapped before, also whether the TCU needs mapped as well?

(https://i.postimg.cc/L8qFWg6c/IMG-8863.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/hXqYzjms)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Rudedog on 07 October 2023, 22:47

Sorry guys can someone please point me in the right direction of the small rear tailgate lip spoiler that I'm sure has been mentioned on here before.

Was it a DiY stick-on?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 07 October 2023, 23:45

Quote from: Rudedog on 07 October 2023, 22:47

Sorry guys can someone please point me in the right direction of the small rear tailgate lip spoiler that I'm sure has been mentioned on here before.

Was it a DiY stick-on?

There you go, yes it's fixed with 3m tape. I personally didn't like the aliexpress one and bought a genuine one.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003199232724.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.1.14061E931E93jX&algo_pvid=10f27742-ca84-4e04-be89-0546b732bd0e&algo_exp_id=10f27742-ca84-4e04-be89-0546b732bd0e-0&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21GBP%2194.36%2170.77%21%21%21111.62%21%21%4021038edc16967186719561739eb1f0%2112000024626696803%21sea%21UK%21173188130%21&curPageLogUid=KzJoarFKaAKt

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Rudedog on 08 October 2023, 01:28

Cheers - gulp.... now found the vw part number and looked up the price... £260 from Spain or £295 from Germany both would incur taxes to the UK I guess?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: P6GTD on 08 October 2023, 07:52

Can you not order it from your U.K. dealer? I did and it arrived within 3 days to pick up.

Mind you that was in 2021. I seem to recall it was around £260.

It does give a lovely little kick- up to the profile.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 08 October 2023, 09:17

Quote from: Rudedog on 08 October 2023, 01:28

Cheers - gulp.... now found the vw part number and looked up the price... £260 from Spain or £295 from Germany both would incur taxes to the UK I guess?

Sorry I should have said why I didn't like it! I looks identical but I didn't like the quality of the paint, it's single-stage paint so it scratches far easier, it's more textured as they use rapid hardener to dry the paint & there's some defects in the paint.

Majority of people won't have an issue with this, but I'm fussy.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Rudedog on 08 October 2023, 09:33

Yeah sorry it was late and was just checking eBay and online... if I go for it then I'd go to my local dealers.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 09 October 2023, 12:33

Quote from: willni on 07 October 2023, 15:48

Refitted my R600 intake, but left off the turbo inlet this time, but added the coolant hose re-route hose and air filter overlock.

Also enquired about Revo Stage 1, but I'm still not sure as I haven't remapped before, also whether the TCU needs mapped as well?

(https://i.postimg.cc/L8qFWg6c/IMG-8863.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/hXqYzjms)

I have Revo stage 1 and it's really really good. Would the TCU tune show a benefit? Probably, and I might get it done, but it's not necessary. It's probably something you want to go with Stage 2 and up.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: P6GTD on 09 October 2023, 20:02

For those Mk8 owners who say they don’t care what their dreadful replacement engine covers look like…… just appreciate how nice that Mk7 looks under the bonnet.

Personally, I clean under the bonnet every time I wash the car. It’s part of the pride of owning a GTI in my view.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 09 October 2023, 20:18

Looks clean enough to eat off.

I keep mine clean (just the covers and exposed parts), nothing like Willni’s though.

I did buy the front manifold cover as not supplied with the MK7.5 as I understand?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 09 October 2023, 21:54

Quote from: P6GTD on 09 October 2023, 20:02

For those Mk8 owners who say they don’t care what their dreadful replacement engine covers look like…… just appreciate how nice that Mk7 looks under the bonnet.

Personally, I clean under the bonnet every time I wash the car. It’s part of the pride of owning a GTI in my view.

Agree.

Cleaning under the bonnet is part of my car washing regime too, as is cleaning those other ‘not seen’ (or not readily seen) parts, such as the wheel barrels and reverse side of wheel spokes, brake calipers, wheel arch liners, bottoms of sills below the black sill extension strip, the fuel filler cap compartment behind the filler flap, around the door openings and hatch opening, chrome exhaust tips and inside the ends of the exhaust pipes.

It takes me nearly as long to clean those parts as it does to clean the rest of the car! :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 09 October 2023, 22:07

Quote from: SRGTD on 09 October 2023, 21:54

Quote from: P6GTD on 09 October 2023, 20:02

For those Mk8 owners who say they don’t care what their dreadful replacement engine covers look like…… just appreciate how nice that Mk7 looks under the bonnet.

Personally, I clean under the bonnet every time I wash the car. It’s part of the pride of owning a GTI in my view.

Agree.

Cleaning under the bonnet is part of my car washing regime too, as is cleaning those other ‘not seen’ (or not readily seen) parts, such as the wheel barrels and reverse side of wheel spokes, brake calipers, wheel arch liners, bottoms of sills below the black sill extension strip, the fuel filler cap compartment behind the filler flap, around the door openings and hatch opening, chrome exhaust tips and inside the ends of the exhaust pipes.

It takes me nearly as long to clean those parts as it does to clean the rest of the car! :grin:

It makes a massive difference IMO

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Rudedog on 10 October 2023, 20:27

Yeap and it's also the work that gets the neighbours shaking their heads and asking why you are still outside after three hours - makes me wonder how they get their Audi's and BMW's so clean when I know they don't get their hands wet  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 10 October 2023, 20:42

Quote from: Rudedog on 10 October 2023, 20:27

Yeap and it's also the work that gets the neighbours shaking their heads and asking why you are still outside after three hours - makes me wonder how they get their Audi's and BMW's so clean when I know they don't get their hands wet  :laugh:

Back in the mid 90’s I worked with a guy who had his Jag XJ valeted every week. It was always immaculate but must have cost him a fortune.

I enjoy cleaning my car, I’ve always found it therapeutic and who gives a stuff what neighbours think?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: joe6 on 10 October 2023, 21:21

My neighbours think I am ill if they do not see me out once a week cleaning the car. Wheels and hidden bits take as long as the rest of the car.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 10 October 2023, 21:24

Quote from: Rudedog on 10 October 2023, 20:27

Yeap and it's also the work that gets the neighbours shaking their heads and asking why you are still outside after three hours - makes me wonder how they get their Audi's and BMW's so clean when I know they don't get their hands wet  :laugh:

Their Audi’s and BMW’s might look clean but;

• if they entrust their car cleaning to the hand wash places, the paintwork won’t be in a good state
• if they’re paying a good detailer to do the car cleaning duties, they’ll be paying handsomely for the privilege

My neighbours are used to my 3hrs (or longer) car washing / cleaning regime, so they don’t react or comment these days.

It makes me cringe when I see the guy who lives opposite me washing his 23 plate BMW using a 1/2 bucket of water, a tiny, grubby sponge and an old wash leather. Takes him around 45 minutes from start to finish.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 10 October 2023, 22:09

I don't even want to think how long it will take my next wash & hoover...or the impending full detail

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 15 October 2023, 17:40

In between watching the rugby I've been sorting the paintwork on the golf, after it's respray plenty of sanding marks removed and a little overspray which ended up on the ppf and glass as well.

Another stage of polishing to bring back the gloss then I'll ceramic coat it all again.

Does anyone know if you can remove the rear VW emblem (chrome section)? Getting a little bit too OCD but I want it sitting 100%.

(https://i.postimg.cc/nh84YBvG/IMG-8885.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/3dB03yfk)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 15 October 2023, 20:12

Quote from: willni on 15 October 2023, 17:40

In between watching the rugby I've been sorting the paintwork on the golf, as it's respray plenty of sanding marks removed and a little overspray which ended up on the ppf and glass as well.

Another stage of polishing to bring back the gloss then I'll ceramic coat it all again.

Does anyone know if you can remove the rear VW emblem (chrome section)? Getting a little bit too OCD but I want it sitting 100%.

(https://i.postimg.cc/nh84YBvG/IMG-8885.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/3dB03yfk)

I’ve used fishing line on other cars to remove badges.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Rudedog on 15 October 2023, 21:05

I think the VW badge is part of the flap, I only say that because you can buy the complete flap in black when some de-chrome it rather than use a cut-out vinyl wrap.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 15 October 2023, 22:13

Quote from: Rudedog on 15 October 2023, 21:05

I think the VW badge is part of the flap, I only say that because you can buy the complete flap in black when some de-chrome it rather than use a cut-out vinyl wrap.

I'll need to look into this a bit more, just looking to get the gloss black inserts fully corrected and it's very tedious by hand.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 16 October 2023, 09:21

Quote from: Adam T7 on 15 October 2023, 20:12

Quote from: willni on 15 October 2023, 17:40

In between watching the rugby I've been sorting the paintwork on the golf, as it's respray plenty of sanding marks removed and a little overspray which ended up on the ppf and glass as well.

Another stage of polishing to bring back the gloss then I'll ceramic coat it all again.

Does anyone know if you can remove the rear VW emblem (chrome section)? Getting a little bit too OCD but I want it sitting 100%.

(https://i.postimg.cc/nh84YBvG/IMG-8885.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/3dB03yfk)

I’ve used fishing line on other cars to remove badges.

Sorry, totally misread the post and assumed it was the GTI badging you wanted to remove🙄

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 16 October 2023, 09:36

Quote from: willni on 15 October 2023, 17:40

In between watching the rugby I've been sorting the paintwork on the golf, after it's respray plenty of sanding marks removed and a little overspray which ended up on the ppf and glass as well.

Another stage of polishing to bring back the gloss then I'll ceramic coat it all again.

Does anyone know if you can remove the rear VW emblem (chrome section)? Getting a little bit too OCD but I want it sitting 100%.

(https://i.postimg.cc/nh84YBvG/IMG-8885.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/3dB03yfk)

You can remove the chrome. There is a tiny notch out of it at the bottom, I used a small screwdriver. You might want something less scratchy.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: LSBristol on 16 October 2023, 10:13

Day ruiner at the weekend. Got by a multistorey trying to get round a corner with a range rover coming the other way.

(https://i.postimg.cc/tgk9K9TD/20231015-154027.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/CZZyDTbf)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 16 October 2023, 11:55

Quote from: LSBristol on 16 October 2023, 10:13

Day ruiner at the weekend. Got by a multistorey trying to get round a corner with a range rover coming the other way.

(https://i.postimg.cc/tgk9K9TD/20231015-154027.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/CZZyDTbf)

☹️ A totally crap feeling

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 16 October 2023, 14:49

Ouch!

Not too bad damage though, a bit of touch up paint or a smart repair and bicycle puncture repair glue to tidy up the tyre should hopefully be enough.

Still gutting though, I know the feeling well

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: LSBristol on 16 October 2023, 15:58

Quote from: Exonian on 16 October 2023, 14:49

Ouch!

Not too bad damage though, a bit of touch up paint or a smart repair and bicycle puncture repair glue to tidy up the tyre should hopefully be enough.

Still gutting though, I know the feeling well

I know it couldn't really be more minor, specially given the size of the kerb I think it was a lucky escape. Good idea re bicycle repair glue for the tyre.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 21 October 2023, 10:47

Finished polishing my car late last night ended up going for a 2-stage correction, wiped down with alcohol and will ceramic coat it later on (Yes it will take on even more gloss)

(https://i.postimg.cc/Wb2D66D5/IMG-8925.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/rzPFq4N4)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Paul70 on 21 October 2023, 14:39

Fitted an R600 intake, drove for 100 miles, then refitted the standard airbox. It’s now listed for sale in that section of the forum.

Not a fan of the increased induction noise - my excuse is aged related  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 21 October 2023, 17:50

Quote from: Paul70 on 21 October 2023, 14:39

Fitted an R600 intake, drove for 100 miles, then refitted the standard airbox. It’s now listed for sale in that section of the forum.

Not a fan of the increased induction noise - my excuse is aged related  :laugh:

Did you do the turbo elbow? and what filter did you go for?

I've got a very slight increase induction noise where it's nice, no turbo elbow and cotton filter with the foam oversock.

Hated it with the turbo elbow.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Paul70 on 21 October 2023, 20:36

Quote from: willni on 21 October 2023, 17:50

Quote from: Paul70 on 21 October 2023, 14:39

Fitted an R600 intake, drove for 100 miles, then refitted the standard airbox. It’s now listed for sale in that section of the forum.

Not a fan of the increased induction noise - my excuse is aged related  :laugh:

Did you do the turbo elbow? and what filter did you go for?

I've got a very slight increase induction noise where it's nice, no turbo elbow and cotton filter with the foam oversock.

Hated it with the turbo elbow.

I have a one piece Revo pipe and inlet fitting that attaches directly to the turbo, which is staying on. Which turbo elbow did you go for Will? I bought a Racingline one years ago but never got on with it!

I went for the cotton filter.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 21 October 2023, 21:31

Quote from: Paul70 on 21 October 2023, 20:36

Quote from: willni on 21 October 2023, 17:50

Quote from: Paul70 on 21 October 2023, 14:39

Fitted an R600 intake, drove for 100 miles, then refitted the standard airbox. It’s now listed for sale in that section of the forum.

Not a fan of the increased induction noise - my excuse is aged related  :laugh:

Did you do the turbo elbow? and what filter did you go for?

I've got a very slight increase induction noise where it's nice, no turbo elbow and cotton filter with the foam oversock.

Hated it with the turbo elbow.

I have a one piece Revo pipe and inlet fitting that attaches directly to the turbo, which is staying on. Which turbo elbow did you go for Will? I bought a Racingline one years ago but never got on with it!

I went for the cotton filter.

I went for the Racingline turbo elbow and removed it as I hated the blow off valve noise, with just the intake you get a slightly louder induction which is nice without being too much.

I'd imagine you're in the same boat of both items is too much, oem intake is perfectly able for more power with the turbo elbow upgraded. Companies would try and make you think the oem intake is woeful but they don't really need changed.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 22 October 2023, 11:37

Sun's too high to get a decent photo, but the car is finished and put the mudflaps back on.

(https://i.postimg.cc/MTSDzcGv/IMG-8941.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/jWMNXSPb)


(https://i.postimg.cc/50pp2xT1/IMG-8946.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/R66wPzvb)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Toeman on 22 October 2023, 12:25

Always looks well will wish I had your time lol

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 22 October 2023, 12:53

Quote from: Toeman on 22 October 2023, 12:25

Always looks well will wish I had your time lol

I wish I had time in general, don't think I've sat down until 11 all week  :wink:

(https://i.postimg.cc/mkNkcfnS/IMG-8954.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/SYRk55kX)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 22 October 2023, 12:55

11:00 am?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 22 October 2023, 13:05

Quote from: Adam T7 on 22 October 2023, 12:55

11:00 am?

Unfortunately PM

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 22 October 2023, 13:08

Quote from: willni on 22 October 2023, 13:05

Quote from: Adam T7 on 22 October 2023, 12:55

11:00 am?

Unfortunately PM

Well, it’s sunny here today in Manchester, so I’m off outside to give mine a going over, won’t be as detailed as yours though.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Rb73 on 23 October 2023, 08:04

looks really good - wish i could make a grey one stay that clean

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gixerste on 29 October 2023, 18:10

Download the updated  maps off the VW website and installed them onto my car  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Yusee on 09 November 2023, 19:50

Clocked 30k miles as I drove home a short while ago.

Engine nicely loosened up now, next 30k should be fun

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: LSBristol on 09 November 2023, 19:51

Taken for major service and MOT under the all-in plan.

Glad I opted out of the courtesy wash - think I walked past the "detailing department" on the way out...


(https://i.postimg.cc/vT5bBn4G/20231109-075936.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/wRxS475r)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 09 November 2023, 20:00

Quote from: LSBristol on 09 November 2023, 19:51

Taken for major service and MOT under the all-in plan.

Glad I opted out of the courtesy wash - think I walked past the "detailing department" on the way out...


(https://i.postimg.cc/vT5bBn4G/20231109-075936.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/wRxS475r)

Looks ok to me, it’s the two bucket method😄

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: LSBristol on 09 November 2023, 22:39

Quote from: Adam T7 on 09 November 2023, 20:00

Looks ok to me, it’s the two bucket method😄

 :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 10 November 2023, 10:12

Not to get too nerdy, but there's no science behind the two bucket method to prove benefit to it and that single bucket is just as good.

Main things to keep paint is a good pre-wash and a grit guard for the bucket. Also that a chenille wash mitt is the best type of mitt from testing.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 10 November 2023, 10:43

Quote from: willni on 10 November 2023, 10:12

Not to get too nerdy, but there's no science behind the two bucket method to prove benefit to it and that single bucket is just as good.

Main things to keep paint is a good pre-wash and a grit guard for the bucket. Also that a chenille wash mitt is the best type of mitt from testing.

Irony is a wonderful thing…….

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Al1040 on 10 November 2023, 15:49

Preparing for MoT and service on Monday (all under All-in plan)
New front tyres GY Vector 4 Season Gen3 and discs and pads all round c. 62k miles

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mike J on 11 November 2023, 18:30

Today I discovered why my spare wheel was swimming in 30mm of water!


And why my windows mist up whenever the sun shines.

History; I have had this car from new, paid cash almost £30ks worth, added tons of extras including leather seats, +£400 on detailing, it has been the second love of my life.
Always serviced by VW and never a single problem...........until now!

Online search indicated rear light seals or air vents (?) hidden under the wheel arches (er why ?)
Now I am a qualified mechanical engineer so I set to work removing interior trims, plug in connectors, etc.
Result; a 25mm pool of water sloshing around in a cavity between the outside and inside corner panels, directly below one of these air vents.

Wait it gets worse much worse, because VW were aware these vents leaked water. YES VW KNEW THESE VENTS LEAKED WATER - FACT!
How do I know? Because an attempt had been made to seal the floor panel below the vents....with wax! YES Liquid wax had been poured into the cavity in an attempt to seal it.
Worse - there is nowhere for this water to drain but into the area under the hatch floor, soaking into anything it contacts.

Top - a piece of the wax I melted and smeared to prove to myself exactly what it was.
Below- the cavity drained of water.
Please note;
a) the partial layer of wax in the bottom, a piece was broken away and was floating on the water before I drained it.
b) bottom right, the muck line cause when water drains from a hole in the cavity out onto the hatch floor.
c) the grey air vents (4) simple paper thin flaps that allow water into the car. The black moulded frame is so poorly made it rattles!


(https://i.postimg.cc/N0p2nQ0X/03-BD11-F8-E0-CF-4-E2-D-BED7-08892515507-D.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/t1ngZQWR)

(https://i.postimg.cc/nV5BZVGY/45634778-3-EE3-4-D36-B4-BA-5-B41-F3-BEF2-A5.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/WtGhwvKh)

If anyone can explain why I should not permanently seal these vents would they please reply.

Thank you all.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 11 November 2023, 20:42

Quote from: Mike J on 11 November 2023, 18:30

If anyone can explain why I should not permanently seal these vents would they please reply.

Thank you all.

They are air equalisation or pressure release vents. There’s been a few instances reported on various forums of these failing and allowing water ingress if the vent assembly no longer makes a watertight seal with the aperture in the lower quarter body panel that it’s fitted in.

When you close a door or the tailgate, the vents enable air in the cabin and / or boot space to be expelled to the outside through the vent flaps, so the doors / tailgate can be closed without having to use unnecessary force. If you completely sealed up the vents, air in the cabin wouldn’t be able to escape and I dare say it might become quite difficult to close the doors / tailgate without having to slam them fairly hard, and possibly take a number of attempts before they’ll shut.

The usual fix if they fail is to replace the vent assembly or apply some sort of flexible waterproof sealer to the edge where the vent assembly makes contact with the bodywork. For a VW dealership to attempt to repair with wax is a total bodge job and completely unacceptable IMHO  :shocked:  :angry:.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mike J on 11 November 2023, 23:07

Many thanks for your reply.

From what you say Mk7 owners are safe to assume that these vents are an essential component in the Golf design and as such all Golf models should be fitted with something similar.
If that is correct perhaps then all Golf owners should consider those vents on their vehicles a potential or present water ingress problem?
Windows misting inside or droplets on inside glass if left in full sun anyone??

The wax between the panels could only have been inserted with VWs full knowledge and agreement. An action, that can only have been designed to delay water ingress between the welded seams of the steel body panels. This is a subject I will follow up directly with VW HQ.
My dealership I have lost faith in.
VW as a brand is on a cliff edge as far as I am concerned,

Thank you once again.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: EB2019 on 12 November 2023, 05:38

Quote from: Mike J on 11 November 2023, 23:07

From what you say Mk7 owners are safe to assume that these vents are an essential component in the Golf design and as such all Golf models should be fitted with something similar.
If that is correct perhaps then all Golf owners should consider those vents on their vehicles a potential or present water ingress problem?

VW as a brand is on a cliff edge as far as I am concerned

These vents are on all cars behind the bumpers, its a very common way to expel air in the said situations. Google 'A class water in boot', or 'Ford Focus water in boot'.  You will see many owners having issues and solving them by either buying new vents with a new seal as they aren't often available separately or tiger seal-ing them into position.  Most common reason is the foam seal on the edge of the vent either deteriorates over time, or a VW worker 5 years ago on a production line creased the seal a small amount when fitting. Otherwise they would all likely fail at the same time in millions of Golfs, Fords, Vauxhalls, Mercs, BMW etc, which they haven't, at least in the case of the VW and Golf model.

The other potential reason could be a small but significant crash that results in the repair panel and vent not fitting perfectly, possibly due to an aftermarket panel, but you have had your car from new so I assume that's unlikely.

Either way if this repair was carried out by a main dealer at your request then that is a reason for concern, but I wouldn't be too worried about VW as a brand, everyone is cutting corners these days, just look at the Mk8 threads!  I can't think of a car I have own in the last 10 years that hasn't had cost cutting issues, actually I think Toyota seem pretty good but most of the German brands are average at best.

hope you get it sorted with VW. :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 12 November 2023, 06:16

Quote from: EB2019 on 12 November 2023, 05:38

Quote from: Mike J on 11 November 2023, 23:07

From what you say Mk7 owners are safe to assume that these vents are an essential component in the Golf design and as such all Golf models should be fitted with something similar.
If that is correct perhaps then all Golf owners should consider those vents on their vehicles a potential or present water ingress problem?

VW as a brand is on a cliff edge as far as I am concerned

These vents are on all cars behind the bumpers, its a very common way to expel air in the said situations. Google 'A class water in boot', or 'Ford Focus water in boot'.  You will see many owners having issues and solving them by either buying new vents with a new seal as they aren't often available separately or tiger seal-ing them into position.  Most common reason is the foam seal on the edge of the vent either deteriorates over time, or a VW worker 5 years ago on a production line creased the seal a small amount when fitting. Otherwise they would all likely fail at the same time in millions of Golfs, Fords, Vauxhalls, Mercs, BMW etc, which they haven't, at least in the case of the VW and Golf model.

The other potential reason could be a small but significant crash that results in the repair panel and vent not fitting perfectly, possibly due to an aftermarket panel, but you have had your car from new so I assume that's unlikely.

Either way if this repair was carried out by a main dealer at your request then that is a reason for concern, but I wouldn't be too worried about VW as a brand, everyone is cutting corners these days, just look at the Mk8 threads!  I can't think of a car I have own in the last 10 years that hasn't had cost cutting issues, actually I think Toyota seem pretty good but most of the German brands are average at best.

hope you get it sorted with VW. :wink:

@EB2019 - agree regarding cost cutting over the years by the majority of car manufacturer, and yes, those vents are widely used throughout the motor manufacturing industry.

@Mike J; check out the YouTube video at the link below of a young guy who had the same water ingress problem with his mk7 Golf as you, and how he went about re-sealing the vents. Whether the vents are re-sealed or replaced, it’s a bumper-off job. His issue was bad enough for significant mould growth on the rear seat and mushrooms growing in the spare wheel well of his car! :shocked: The video also covers other potential water ingress sources at the rear of the mk7 Golf.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R22acNVuCm4

Also check out my post (reply #16 on page 2) in the discussion thread at the link below, which lists other potential water ingress sources that I’ve read of on other mk7 / mk7.5 Golf forums over the years;

https://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=286818.msg2638980#msg2638980

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: golfdave on 12 November 2023, 21:37

Quote from: Mike J on 11 November 2023, 18:30

Today I discovered why my spare wheel was swimming in 30mm of water!


If anyone can explain why I should not permanently seal these vents would they please reply.

Thank you all.

As others have said its the rear vents...

However VW made newer versions with a rubber seal, instead of a foam seal (which degrades with age & lets water in)....You could buy the newer revised vents & it is possible to install from the inside without having to remove the outer bumper skin....

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Al1040 on 13 November 2023, 16:39

Full Service today and MoT.
Pass with advisory for drivers side upper drop link bush having slight play (£208 for VW to replace!)

Also had the slight occassional hissing from the aircon through the vents which they said was low coolant, so Aircon service was also done, ouch (£138) We shall see if that fixes it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Rudedog on 18 November 2023, 23:48

Well I've finally gone and done it.

After recommendations on here, this morning I went to my dealers and ordered the rear TCR lip spoiler - £367 with a 5-6 day delivery from VW Germany.

At the same time I bit the bullet and ordered a wheel set of the 18" Pretoria's in matte dark graphite (5G00731282ZT) which come with tyres (not sure what type yet) - the accessory catalogue it seems was old even though they are shown for both Mk 7 and 8 so the price was more than shown - now £477 each - these are on back order from VW Germany so I've been told delivery could be several months.

Paid for the lot using their Bumper offer which means I can pay the total in instalments at 0%.

I thought if I don't do it now I'm never going to do it - my MK alloys are still ok (only one small knick).

When they do come I'll protect them with some Gtechniq C5.

Might needs some tips on placement/fixing of the spoiler as this is the first time I've done anything like this.

Parts department were really helpful although I got the feeling they don't get many customers coming in asking for the sort of items I did.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gfmr89 on 19 November 2023, 10:38

I ordered a set of 18” Prets from my VW dealer (I’ve been meaning to post a photo of them on the car) and was told they were on back order and could take a while to arrive. They arrived in about 4-5 weeks I think.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 19 November 2023, 10:51

Fitting the spoiler is very easy, polish the area first and wipe it down with alcohol wipe (like what you'll use for prior to the Gtech C5), then use masking tape to line it all up.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 19 November 2023, 15:21

I was driving up the coast on Monday for work, with there being a storm the waves were crashing over the top of the car.

So I finally decided to get the salt off the car and sprayed Bilt Hamber Atom-mac underneath the car to hopefully eat any remaining salt from underneath.


(https://i.postimg.cc/Bt9R3wH1/IMG-0195-2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/m1jmNjdb)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: jharar on 19 November 2023, 20:33

Decided to give her proper wash, First wash since I bought her.
Weather been typical, as it was bit sunny today so gave her proper wash..


(https://i.postimg.cc/YSbfS3Ch/IMG-3209.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/kVRt1W8m)

(https://i.postimg.cc/XJqKBCrx/IMG-3210.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/2bpLP3FB)

(https://i.postimg.cc/qvcxP0fc/IMG-3211.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/756zzFZb)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 19 November 2023, 22:12

Blimey, have you got enough wheelie bins? 😁

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Agreeable Slick on 20 November 2023, 09:26

Sold it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 20 November 2023, 09:29

Quote from: Exonian on 19 November 2023, 22:12

Blimey, have you got enough wheelie bins? 😁

 :grin: I also have three; recycling, general rubbish and garden waste.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 20 November 2023, 10:19

Quote from: Agreeable Slick on 20 November 2023, 09:26

Sold it.

Have you decided on a suitable hearse to replace it?

Quote from: SRGTD on 20 November 2023, 09:29

 :grin: I also have three; recycling, general rubbish and garden waste.

How the other ‘arf live eh?! 😁

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 20 November 2023, 11:10

Quote from: Exonian on 20 November 2023, 10:19

Quote from: SRGTD on 20 November 2023, 09:29

:grin: I also have three; recycling, general rubbish and garden waste.

How the other ‘arf live eh?! 😁

Indeed. I’ll be filling the garden waste bin today - it was a toss up between cleaning the car or leaf clearing in the garden, and the garden won. Car cleaning tomorrow :smiley:.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Agreeable Slick on 20 November 2023, 11:39

Quote from: Exonian on 20 November 2023, 10:19

Quote from: Agreeable Slick on 20 November 2023, 09:26

Sold it.

Have you decided on a suitable hearse to replace it?

Not yet. Lacking in anything out there which gives me a tingle at the moment.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 20 November 2023, 12:38

I’ve got 5😂
Green for food & garden waste, brown for glass and cans, blue for cardboard / paper and 2 black bins for all the other crap.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 20 November 2023, 17:47

Quote from: Agreeable Slick on 20 November 2023, 11:39

Not yet. Lacking in anything out there which gives me a tingle at the moment.

That’s why we end up back in Golfs. The Goldilocks effect.

Quote from: Adam T7 on 20 November 2023, 12:38

I’ve got 5😂
Green for food & garden waste, brown for glass and cans, blue for cardboard / paper and 2 black bins for all the other crap.

Show off 😁

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 20 November 2023, 20:24

Quote from: Exonian on 20 November 2023, 17:47

Quote from: Agreeable Slick on 20 November 2023, 11:39

Not yet. Lacking in anything out there which gives me a tingle at the moment.

That’s why we end up back in Golfs. The Goldilocks effect.

Quote from: Adam T7 on 20 November 2023, 12:38

I’ve got 5😂
Green for food & garden waste, brown for glass and cans, blue for cardboard / paper and 2 black bins for all the other crap.

Show off 😁

Or just an over zealous council.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 20 November 2023, 20:58

Quote from: Adam T7 on 20 November 2023, 20:24

Or just an over zealous council.

To be commended!

One wheelie bin here in Peasantsville, plus a garden waste bin paid for separately, then two plastic boxes for other recyclables which deposit rainwater down ones leg when carrying them out!  :rolleyes: :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gfmr89 on 21 November 2023, 14:51

Not done today but a few weeks ago as I mentioned earlier - a set of 18" Pretoria wheels on my GTI. I'm very pleased with them and they're a great improvement over the stock 18" wheels.

(https://i.postimg.cc/9F3YmL0c/IMG-0467.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/CdNqJHb2)

I also have an Oettinger spoiler and TCR rear silencer awaiting fitment. I'll update when those are done  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mike J on 21 November 2023, 17:25

Quote from: golfdave on 12 November 2023, 21:37

Quote from: Mike J on 11 November 2023, 18:30

Today I discovered why my spare wheel was swimming in 30mm of water!


If anyone can explain why I should not permanently seal these vents would they please reply.

Thank you all.

As others have said its the rear vents...

However VW made newer versions with a rubber seal, instead of a foam seal (which degrades with age & lets water in)....You could buy the newer revised vents & it is possible to install from the inside without having to remove the outer bumper skin....

Discovered vent frames were fitted with rubber seals but they were worse than useless. So loose when I rattled them the noise could be heard on the other side of the road!
Solution;
Each flap removed, cleaned and replaced.
Sealed off two of the vents (see pic) using butyl and plastic cut from lids food container. Vent frame refitted using butyl seal.
Result; zero water ingress and NO noticeable effect with door or hatch closing.

Degraded seal on both Rear light clusters.
Solution;
Removed, replaced with butyl seal and refitted.
Result; zero water ingress over two heavy downpours.

Observations;
a) Each of the vents have a square area of apx 15" This despite there not being sufficient air space between the trim or the rear light access that would allow such a passage of air, even allowing for air pressure caused by door or hatch shutting.
b) Grommet below near side vents had been inserted upside down. Clearly an exterior a rectification.
c) Both vent pockets had been sealed with hot wax. Wax splatters on interior of all vent flaps. All wax was removed and the whole interior cavity was sprayed with liberal coats of silicone.
d) Vent flaps were not worn at all and did not require replacing (VW said they would) Saved £70+.

It is my opinion that the rear vents could be safely closed off completely.

My 5th VW and it will certainly be my last. Will go Japanese next.


(https://i.postimg.cc/hPS2000B/E61-F9048-F39-E-4-B4-B-A987-DBDF5-E1-AC5-BA.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/0rBGkD3W)

TIP; do not be afraid of removing the bumper or the interior trim, just work slowly and ensure you know where all the metal clips are located. An old blanket protects the bumper when removed, an extra pair of hands helps to support the bumper while you removed the other end. Using grease or silicone on each clip eases reassembly immensely.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: jharar on 21 November 2023, 23:00

As mentioned by SRGTD
Recycling, Garden Waste & General Waste, My next door neighbour got 2 of each.. :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 22 November 2023, 17:48

Up on axle stands, cleaned underneath and applied Tetraseal rustproof spray to suspension and underside.... I've had more fun! :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Yusee on 22 November 2023, 19:51

Pleased to have got the 5th year ( minor) service done today, and the 3rd MOT.

I never enjoy service day- you just never know what nonsense they’ll come back with.

This year I was quoted for tyres- which don’t need doing, for a “ slightly frayed seatbelt”- which I asked them to show me and which they agreed was trivial- and for rear pads and discs- though the technician said the discs were fine.

I was told that they “ recommend” discs are done with pads, even if the discs are ok.

Honestly, I don’t know how this industry gets away with it.

Anyway, pleased it’s out the way for another year, I’ll get the rear pads done (they do need doing) at a local independent- quoted £216 for brembos.

The car is still a joy to drive and own.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 22 November 2023, 20:29

Same for me next month🤞🤞

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Yusee on 22 November 2023, 21:15

Still enjoying the car, Adam?

Mine is ageing well. Bit of white worm on 2 alloys, a couple of superficial scratches but otherwise mint.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 23 November 2023, 02:59

Quote from: Yusee on 22 November 2023, 21:15

Still enjoying the car, Adam?

Mine is ageing well. Bit of white worm on 2 alloys, a couple of superficial scratches but otherwise mint.

Same as yourself, couple of small stone chips and a nasty wheel scuff a couple of months ago that I got re-cut and lacquered, apart from that, immaculate. I’ve only done 23k and have zero intention of changing, love the car.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 23 November 2023, 11:31

@Adam T7 @Yusee I was looking into Nasiol Temporoad to coat diamond cut alloys over the winter period, it might interest you both, as it lays down a thick ppf like barrier to protect from stone chips, might help protect from whiteworm until we're out of the salt season.

https://www.nasiol.com/temporoad-temporary-liquid-film/

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Yusee on 23 November 2023, 13:15

Thanks for the suggestion willni.

I’d read about white worm on the forum but hadn’t really appreciated how it can spread to disfigure the alloy.
Never kerbed them so I can only assume from stone chips.

I’ll look at repair at some point- to get the car into showroom condition- bit it doesn’t bother me too much at the minute

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: joe6 on 23 November 2023, 16:20

Looks interesting Will. Not got any chips etc on my wheels so might look further and at£20 reasonable if it works.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: jharar on 24 November 2023, 22:10

Quote from: gfmr89 on 21 November 2023, 14:51

Not done today but a few weeks ago as I mentioned earlier - a set of 18" Pretoria wheels on my GTI. I'm very pleased with them and they're a great improvement over the stock 18" wheels.

(https://i.postimg.cc/9F3YmL0c/IMG-0467.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/CdNqJHb2)

I also have an Oettinger spoiler and TCR rear silencer awaiting fitment. I'll update when those are done  :smiley:

I thought Original Pretoria wheels only came in 19's.
Never knew VW did 18's as well.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Mike J on 24 November 2023, 23:34

Flat battery when I tried to start the car after sorting those stupid vents. The battery has been slowly going down for some time so a replacement was on the cards.
Mine is a stop start so the battery works out and nearly double than the basic model, a cool £174 Varta 70aph followed by 1/2 hr to fit it myself and it was off the have the codes reset. But not the £89 and 1/2hr quoted by VW dealers but 10mins and a 20 note to a friend in the trade followed by a 120mile test run.

Re the vents, if you have a Golf or any of its derivatives you have a problem waiting to be sorted, don't think you will escape it because you wont, none of you will. As for the rust caused by the inescapable ingress of water into the seams,  checkout the video online of a Mk7 stripped down to its bare shell, the rot is clear and obvious.
I suppose its what we should expect for a car made in latin America.

Another problem noted during the strip down of the rear bumper, the offside corner was 3/4" lower than the other. Quick check revealed the shocker had a small leak. So a pair of Bilstein B4s and springs on order.

Mine from new in Oct 2016 37k miles.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 25 November 2023, 06:13

Quote from: Mike J on 24 November 2023, 23:34

Flat battery when I tried to start the car after sorting those stupid vents. The battery has been slowly going down for some time so a replacement was on the cards.
Mine is a stop start so the battery works out and nearly double than the basic model, a cool £174 Varta 70aph followed by 1/2 hr to fit it myself and it was off the have the codes reset. But not the £89 and 1/2hr quoted by VW dealers but 10mins and a 20 note to a friend in the trade followed by a 120mile test run.

Re the vents, if you have a Golf or any of its derivatives you have a problem waiting to be sorted, don't think you will escape it because you wont, none of you will. As for the rust caused by the inescapable ingress of water into the seams,  checkout the video online of a Mk7 stripped down to its bare shell, the rot is clear and obvious.
I suppose its what we should expect for a car made in latin America.

Another problem noted during the strip down of the rear bumper, the offside corner was 3/4" lower than the other. Quick check revealed the shocker had a small leak. So a pair of Bilstein B4s and springs on order.

Mine from new in Oct 2016 37k miles.

Mine was manufactured in Wolfsburg, along with virtually all of the UK GTI’s.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 25 November 2023, 09:06

Quote from: Adam T7 on 25 November 2023, 06:13

Quote from: Mike J on 24 November 2023, 23:34

Flat battery when I tried to start the car after sorting those stupid vents. The battery has been slowly going down for some time so a replacement was on the cards.
Mine is a stop start so the battery works out and nearly double than the basic model, a cool £174 Varta 70aph followed by 1/2 hr to fit it myself and it was off the have the codes reset. But not the £89 and 1/2hr quoted by VW dealers but 10mins and a 20 note to a friend in the trade followed by a 120mile test run.

Re the vents, if you have a Golf or any of its derivatives you have a problem waiting to be sorted, don't think you will escape it because you wont, none of you will. As for the rust caused by the inescapable ingress of water into the seams,  checkout the video online of a Mk7 stripped down to its bare shell, the rot is clear and obvious.
I suppose its what we should expect for a car made in latin America.

Another problem noted during the strip down of the rear bumper, the offside corner was 3/4" lower than the other. Quick check revealed the shocker had a small leak. So a pair of Bilstein B4s and springs on order.

Mine from new in Oct 2016 37k miles.

Mine was manufactured in Wolfsburg, along with virtually all of the UK GTI’s.

Yes, both performance and non-performance versions of the Golf for the UK market are built VW’s Wolfsburg plant in Germany and have been for many years.

@Mike J; From what I’ve read on the Golfmk7.com forum over the years (predominantly North American members on that forum), the ownership experience in terms of build quality and reliability of mk7 / mk7.5 Golfs built at VW’s Latin America plant in Pueblo, Mexico is pretty much the same as that of owners of German built mk7 / mk7.5 Golfs.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Eccie on 25 November 2023, 11:45

Winter wheels and winter mats installed this morning as the temps are plummeting
(https://i.postimg.cc/SNSWShp0/IMG-5967.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/fkP3C1L5)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 25 November 2023, 12:33

Quote from: Mike J on 24 November 2023, 23:34

Flat battery when I tried to start the car after sorting those stupid vents. The battery has been slowly going down for some time so a replacement was on the cards.
Mine is a stop start so the battery works out and nearly double than the basic model, a cool £174 Varta 70aph followed by 1/2 hr to fit it myself and it was off the have the codes reset. But not the £89 and 1/2hr quoted by VW dealers but 10mins and a 20 note to a friend in the trade followed by a 120mile test run.

Another problem noted during the strip down of the rear bumper, the offside corner was 3/4" lower than the other. Quick check revealed the shocker had a small leak. So a pair of Bilstein B4s and springs on order.

Mine from new in Oct 2016 37k miles.

A leaking damper will not affect ride height, that is determined by the spring.

Did you code the new battery in??

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Yusee on 12 December 2023, 18:58

Rear pads done today at a reputable local independent.

Should be good for another 30k miles

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ProtoCulture on 14 December 2023, 20:19

Did a few things recently...

Revo ECU ad TCU Tune, Eibach springs, VBT discs and Racingline pads. Spacers are coming too.

The tune is great, really brings the car alive.

It was badly in need of new discs all round and the front pads were nearly done, so went with a VBT hooked discs and Racingline pads combo from Awesome GTI that I had my eye on and was reduced by £110 in the Black Friday sales, and figured I might as well get it lowered at the same time so also picked up an Eibach Pro spring kit. :D

In the new year it'll have an oil change along with diff and gearbox fluid changes and braided lines and new brake fluid. Then I'll be done for a while. Depending on how it handles I might do the anti roll bars in the summer.

Pictures:

(https://i.imgur.com/FPBsKkQ.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/uPo0elB.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/WpLpGkP.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: EB2019 on 15 December 2023, 19:47

Great upgrades PC.

Always like a bit of J hook on discs, And although I don't have red its the best colour imo.  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rowlers on 19 December 2023, 13:05

Today it was MOT'd. Good for another year...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 19 December 2023, 15:27

‘Tis a good feeling.
My son’s Aygo passed today, no advisories and it’s not exactly the best looked after car on the planet

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 21 December 2023, 14:05

Another main dealer service and clean Mot pass for mine, I have clearly ramped up the mileage between Mot's since lockdown, a whole 1600 miles this year! :)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Carbon VW on 21 December 2023, 22:48

 
(https://i.postimg.cc/Nfz23yBs/IMG-0498.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/gn30R2xQ)

(https://i.postimg.cc/RZJJ4MZc/IMG-0499.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/MnxpYJRT)
Gave her a full winter detail and a new set of Pilot sports on my winter wheels. Excuse the rusty discs  :whistle: !  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: symonh2000 on 22 December 2023, 12:40

I took ours for it's MOT today which it passed no problem, although the tester said that whilst the front pads had plenty of material left the sensor wire may wear through pretty soon.

A job for the Xmas holiday, weather permitting.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Norwich7point5 on 22 December 2023, 14:28

Just had this nasty pointy sharp thing removed from my rear nearside. Swapped out the flat for the spare, took it around to our local formula 1, and after some chin scratching they reckoned it was possible to repair with a plug (it was quite close to the shoulder).
30 minutes and £23 pounds later it was all fixed. Great service, top value and quick work :smiley:
(https://i.postimg.cc/vTqmwCc5/temp-Image-QKDeru.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/RJtmcs10)

Happy Christmas y'all!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 22 December 2023, 15:12

Quote from: Carbon VW on 21 December 2023, 22:48

Gave her a full winter detail and a new set of Pilot sports on my winter wheels. Excuse the rusty discs  :whistle: !  :smiley:

Looks good :cool:. Carbon Grey with VW Rotary alloys is a great combination (my mk6 GTD was that combination of paint colour and alloys - kept my Rotary’s on all year round).

IMHO VW Rotary or VW Motorsport alloys were some of the nicest 18” wheels (both from the VW accessories range) that VW sold for the Golf.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Carbon VW on 22 December 2023, 22:34

Quote from: SRGTD on 22 December 2023, 15:12

Quote from: Carbon VW on 21 December 2023, 22:48

Gave her a full winter detail and a new set of Pilot sports on my winter wheels. Excuse the rusty discs  :whistle: !  :smiley:

Looks good :cool:. Carbon Grey with VW Rotary alloys is a great combination (my mk6 GTD was that combination of paint colour and alloys - kept my Rotary’s on all year round).

IMHO VW Rotary or VW Motorsport alloys were some of the nicest 18” wheels (both from the VW accessories range) that VW sold for the Golf.

A man of fine taste

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Carbon VW on 22 December 2023, 22:36

Quote from: Norwich7point5 on 22 December 2023, 14:28

Just had this nasty pointy sharp thing removed from my rear nearside. Swapped out the flat for the spare, took it around to our local formula 1, and after some chin scratching they reckoned it was possible to repair with a plug (it was quite close to the shoulder).
30 minutes and £23 pounds later it was all fixed. Great service, top value and quick work :smiley:
(https://i.postimg.cc/vTqmwCc5/temp-Image-QKDeru.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/RJtmcs10)

Happy Christmas y'all!

£23 for a routine plug…??  Am I the only one highly confused. I’d repair that myself at the side of the road

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Norwich7point5 on 23 December 2023, 01:28

Tyre removed from the wheel and the plug pulled from the inside.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Tractor Dave on 23 December 2023, 08:59

Quote from: Norwich7point5 on 23 December 2023, 01:28

Tyre removed from the wheel and the plug pulled from the inside.

that's the correct and safe way to repair.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: P6GTD on 23 December 2023, 09:37

Fitted TCR wheel centre caps.
A very subtle change and probably one only I will notice but damn, they do look good with the darkish red rings giving a nod to the red callipers.
I know it’s sad but I am running out of “little things” to do to this lovely car.
The most expensive thing I’ve done (during Covid) was fit the oem TCR lip spoiler. It’s been on for 3 years and my wife hasn’t noticed yet  :wink:
I think the spoiler gives a lovely subtle lift to the profile, again without being too obvious.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 23 December 2023, 10:06

TCR caps look great, I'm a little off them myself but that's more because red on red with mine.

If you want another subtle mod you should try the NCZworks paddle shifters. (below) They make cheaper ones you build yourself for 1/3 of the price but they've closed the shop for the holidays and I can't find the link.

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/821010191/vw-mk7-75-illuminated-extended-steering?show_sold_out_detail=1&ref=nla_listing_details

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 23 December 2023, 10:51

Quote from: Norwich7point5 on 23 December 2023, 01:28

Tyre removed from the wheel and the plug pulled from the inside.

Lost count number of times I’ve taken tyres to local independent to do exactly that with never an issue. Once they had to get get the plug vulcanised as it was very close to the edge, did 40k on it before the tyre wore out.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: P6GTD on 23 December 2023, 11:43

Hi Willni.

Before I had even taken delivery of the car I had gone “mad” and bought myself the beautiful Racing Line paddles.

Ridiculous price but at that time the lower cost replicas were not yet on the market….or I failed to find them.
Paddles are just part of my driving habits unless in town traffic so if I divide the number of times I’ve used these things vs the original cost, its a consolation!!

Other wee touches added over the years have been : oem front engine cover,  Audi chrome 12v plug, alloy GTI footrest, permanent disabling of S/S gizmo, red trimmed Mk8 carpets, unplugged the soundaktor thingy, and…. used a Pedalbox for 3 years but now find the car more pleasant to drive without it and use paddles and S instead.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 27 December 2023, 11:25

Fitted a new coil pack to cylinder 3 and new wiper blades.

Edit 01/01/24 - Only realised that they've updated the coil pack part number for the GTI's to RS3 coil packs now, if you're also nerdy enough to care.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gfmr89 on 27 December 2023, 22:41

The car now has the paint matched Oettinger rear roof spoiler fitted which I think adds a great touch to the car's looks.

Also fitted to the car is the TCR back box which as others have said is a nice evolution over the standard back box.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 06 January 2024, 17:58

Ticked over the 30k mark so I braved the 3 degree weather to clean it. Mulling over a colour change of the alloys as I hate the matte finish (I wanted satin...), so open to suggestions thinking a dark silver or light gold as a wild card.

(https://i.postimg.cc/pTd8RTL8/IMG-9823.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/rdvz9qWF)

(https://i.postimg.cc/XNmF6nSG/IMG-9827.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Jt3tbVhM)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 06 January 2024, 18:23

I need to talk to you about wheels in the not to distant future…..😄

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 06 January 2024, 18:56

More than happy to, I'm always open to buying and selling  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: coolhandluke123 on 06 January 2024, 21:16

Quote from: willni on 06 January 2024, 17:58

Ticked over the 30k





 mark so I braved the 3 degree weather to clean it. Mulling over a colour change of the alloys as I hate the matte finish (I wanted satin...), so open to suggestions thinking a
dark silver or light gold as a wild card.

(https://i.postimg.cc/pTd8RTL8/IMG-9823.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/rdvz9qWF)

(https://i.postimg.cc/XNmF6nSG/IMG-9827.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Jt3tbVhM)

Any idea how to get rid of those "dimples"that develop in the leather seats?
It takes the look of them.
I'm approaching 40K in mine.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 06 January 2024, 21:33

I do, so as we all know the mk7 leather came from factory saggy. So I'm planning on waiting to the 35k-40k mile mark then I'll take the seats and get them 're-stuffed', i.e take the seat base cover off, add some foam on top of the existing base to bring them back to being fully tight.

I've had this done in the past and it was £150 for the two front seats, additionally it'll add some more comfort to the front seats.

I'll also do the outer side bolsters at the same time.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: coolhandluke123 on 06 January 2024, 21:41

Were you able to get this done locally?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: coolhandluke123 on 06 January 2024, 21:42

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: coolhandluke123 on 06 January 2024, 21:46

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Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 06 January 2024, 21:58

Oh I forgot you're also NI, yes beside Autoskins near Drumbo outside Lisburn

Edit - PM'd you his details

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Rudedog on 06 January 2024, 22:16

Went and picked my wheels and spoiler up today after their trip from DE.

Dealer did contact me about two weeks ago to say the alloy plus tyre package was no longer being offered which only came to light after they placed the order - no big loss and the total cost was adjusted.

Now to coat them and fit some rubber.

(https://i.postimg.cc/mZ32CF3V/temp-Image-WFSbvq.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Cd1gV5Qf)

(https://i.postimg.cc/jdsqXdZT/temp-Imageq-BYO0-I.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/0rBq5vTX)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: coolhandluke123 on 06 January 2024, 22:19

Quote from: willni on 06 January 2024, 21:58

Oh I forgot you're also NI, yes beside




Autoskins near Drumbo outside Lisburn

Edit - PM'd you his details

Many thanks  👍

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 06 January 2024, 22:26

Quote from: Rudedog on 06 January 2024, 22:16

Went and picked my wheels and spoiler up today after their trip from DE.

Dealer did contact me about two weeks ago to say the alloy plus tyre package was no longer being offered which only came to light after they placed the order - no big loss and the total cost was adjusted.

Now to coat them and fit some rubber.

(https://i.postimg.cc/mZ32CF3V/temp-Image-WFSbvq.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Cd1gV5Qf)

Look great, picking your own tyres is more beneficial when you're fussy with tyres! Hopefully the adjustment was significant!
(https://i.postimg.cc/jdsqXdZT/temp-Imageq-BYO0-I.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/0rBq5vTX)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: symonh2000 on 09 January 2024, 08:30

I have been busy putting the car back together after the slave cylinder failed. Just a few more bits to put in such as the intake pipework and gear linkage.

Snow and night time stopped play unfortunately.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: oryx3dr on 10 January 2024, 11:05

I've just added a £20 eBay bargain spoiler, I'm genuinely impressed at the fitment! I can't speak to the quality of it versus some of the other big name but I could have 10+ of these before I've bought one TCR spoiler!  :grin:

(https://i.postimg.cc/8Cs5hbnF/IMG-1917.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/HJDdmbmH)

(https://i.postimg.cc/fWYbjy5v/IMG-1918.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/qgM0pkPt)

(https://i.postimg.cc/SNDkDM9c/IMG-1921.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/hfzkGhpG)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 10 January 2024, 12:20

Quote from: oryx3dr on 10 January 2024, 11:05

I've just added a £20 eBay bargain spoiler, I'm genuinely impressed at the fitment! I can't speak to the quality of it versus some of the other big name but I could have 10+ of these before I've bought one TCR spoiler!  :grin:

(https://i.postimg.cc/8Cs5hbnF/IMG-1917.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/HJDdmbmH)

(https://i.postimg.cc/fWYbjy5v/IMG-1918.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/qgM0pkPt)

(https://i.postimg.cc/SNDkDM9c/IMG-1921.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/hfzkGhpG)

Link please, that looks ace

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: oryx3dr on 10 January 2024, 13:02

Here you go, honestly I can't believe how good it is for £20 - certainly better than £130 for a Maxton I'd say

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/384783950108

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 10 January 2024, 14:03

Quote from: oryx3dr on 10 January 2024, 13:02

Here you go, honestly I can't believe how good it is for £20 - certainly better than £130 for a Maxton I'd say

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/384783950108

You are euautopartsltd and I claim my £5!

In all seriousness, thanks. Might grab one

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: oryx3dr on 10 January 2024, 20:42

Quote from: sjw on 10 January 2024, 14:03

Quote from: oryx3dr on 10 January 2024, 13:02

Here you go, honestly I can't believe how good it is for £20 - certainly better than £130 for a Maxton I'd say

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/384783950108

You are euautopartsltd and I claim my £5!

In all seriousness, thanks. Might grab one

Not a problem, I'd definitely recommend it. I've been out for a drive and it's still there so that's really all that matters I guess. Delivery was good as well, 2 days from order to door can't complain.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gixerste on 10 January 2024, 22:30

Quote from: oryx3dr on 10 January 2024, 13:02

Here you go, honestly I can't believe how good it is for £20 - certainly better than £130 for a Maxton I'd say

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/384783950108

It certainly looks good, especially for the price,  but I like the look and fit of my Maxton one better. And
I know I paid £100 more for it : :whistle:.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 12 January 2024, 17:21

Gave my car its Friday wash as normal then finally got round to ordering and fitting the Isofix blanks for the rear seat.

None fitted as standard on mine, either for weight saving  :wink:, or more likely cost cutting to save a couple of £.

(https://i.postimg.cc/RZVJHhNS/20240112-151032.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 12 January 2024, 18:06

@Madstaff the isofix caps are something that's so silly but really helps tidy up the seats

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 12 January 2024, 18:17

Quote from: willni on 12 January 2024, 18:06

@Madstaff the isofix caps are something that's so silly but really helps tidy up the seats

Agreed, looks alot better now.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Rudedog on 12 January 2024, 21:30

Maybe a dealer PDI thing as I had them from when I bought it.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: EB2019 on 14 January 2024, 18:57

Took the bikes and the car for a spin.

Winter wheels present.

(https://i.postimg.cc/QdLYvKd1/IMG-3349.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/QHbqTt5d)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 14 January 2024, 19:24

Quote from: EB2019 on 14 January 2024, 18:57

Took the bikes and the car for a spin.

Winter wheels present.

Looks great on the miltons, I've warmed to them a lot recently. How are you finding the PS5's? Mine are a little slippy starting off.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: EB2019 on 14 January 2024, 19:52

The PS5's seem pretty hard in this cold weather, and a bit merh tbh.

Not sure they really excel at anything, they are ok I guess, and perhaps I have been spoilt a little, and expecting too much. Can't wait to get my Belvedere's back on and researching what to put on them :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Rudedog on 14 January 2024, 20:34

Yep have to agree that in the recent cold snap my PS5's have seemed very hard and a bit slippy leaving from junctions - I guess to be expected from a summer tyre, they do seem to handle well in the wet though.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 14 January 2024, 21:15

Definitely perform better than the potenzas most of us started with anyway. I'm going to try the continentals next time round, hopefully a while off yet though.

I definitely regret selling my belvederes, 19s in winter is not fun. I was searching for another set or a set of revos, both seem to be like hens teeth now.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: EB2019 on 14 January 2024, 21:34

I think you are right Rudedog.

@Willni, def get another set of the Belvederes, forged light wheel, what are they 7kilos or something? 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 15 January 2024, 14:47

Something silly like 7kg, all I remember is even with a tyre on them you could hold it with one hand fully outright. Was so much easier putting them on.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 15 January 2024, 14:51

Unfortunately there seem to be quite a few of us looking for a clean set of Belevedere 18's, they seem really hard to cpme by?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 15 January 2024, 16:20

Quote from: clubsport on 15 January 2024, 14:51

Unfortunately there seem to be quite a few of us looking for a clean set of Belevedere 18's, they seem really hard to cpme by?

When I sold mine I made £300 on them without tyres, because everyone wanted the Reifnitz. If you can get a set below £900 now, you're doing well.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: LSBristol on 19 January 2024, 14:23

Found out I clearly don't have a high enough concentration of washer fluid as my headlight washers had extended this morning presumably due to frozen washer fluid expanding in the pipes!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 19 January 2024, 14:27

Quote from: LSBristol on 19 January 2024, 14:23

Found out I clearly don't have a high enough concentration of washer fluid as my headlight washers had extended this morning presumably due to frozen washer fluid expanding in the pipes!

At least that gave it somewhere to go, I guess! Better than bursting out of pipes

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: LSBristol on 19 January 2024, 14:30

Quote from: sjw on 19 January 2024, 14:27

Quote from: LSBristol on 19 January 2024, 14:23

Found out I clearly don't have a high enough concentration of washer fluid as my headlight washers had extended this morning presumably due to frozen washer fluid expanding in the pipes!

At least that gave it somewhere to go, I guess! Better than bursting out of pipes

I did look nervously under the car as I filled it up in case something had split...!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 19 January 2024, 18:26

Mine went in for a minor service yesterday with brake fluid changed. Car getting close to five years old and 40k miles. I think I'll treat it to a sunroof service soon and a four wheel alignment. More worringly in the same period, it has had two services more than washes...

Anyway, while waiting at the dealership I had a good look around all the showroom cars, the fullest it has been for a very long time. Most models there including the electric ones. Not even heard of an ID7 before. The one takeaway from my browse was just how boring and cheap looking all the interiors were. Some cars you could see the long bolts for the seat adjusters! The only two that stood out from the mediocrity (and still not great) were the GTI CS and a new R. The seats in the CS were quite smart, a variety of colours and materials that really lifted the interior. According to the information with the car, it was vienna leather. Looked and felt more man made to me. My old Audi (2003 A4) had proper leather, looked, felt and smelt like it, not like these, cheap and nasty. So I think the TCR will be around a bit longer. Must get it washed though...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: SRGTD on 19 January 2024, 18:38

Quote from: Watts on 19 January 2024, 18:26

Mine went in for a minor service yesterday with brake fluid changed. Car getting close to five years old and 40k miles. I think I'll treat it to a sunroof service soon and a four wheel alignment. More worringly in the same period, it has had two services more than washes...

Anyway, while waiting at the dealership I had a good look around all the showroom cars, the fullest it has been for a very long time. Most models there including the electric ones. Not even heard of an ID7 before. The one takeaway from my browse was just how boring and cheap looking all the interiors were. Some cars you could see the long bolts for the seat adjusters! The only two that stood out from the mediocrity (and still not great) were the GTI CS and a new R. The seats in the CS were quite smart, a variety of colours and materials that really lifted the interior. According to the information with the car, it was vienna leather. Looked and felt more man made to me. My old Audi (2003 A4) had proper leather, looked, felt and smelt like it, not like these, cheap and nasty. So I think the TCR will be around a bit longer. Must get it washed though...

You didn’t fancy letting the dealer do their free scratch n swirl treatment on your car then :whistle: :grin:.

I’m with you on the latest VW’s - very few have any appeal to me. If I was considering changing my car (I’m not) then I think I’d be looking at non-VW’s. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 19 January 2024, 18:46

Quote from: SRGTD on 19 January 2024, 18:38

You didn’t fancy letting the dealer do their free scratch n swirl treatment on your car then :whistle: :grin:.

I’m with you on the latest VW’s - very few have any appeal to me. If I was considering changing my car (I’m not) then I think I’d be looking at non-VW’s.

I did reject their offer for a wash! I also pointed out that given how dirty my car was, it'd be easy to spot and damage they might inflict as it would leave a clean patch....

Not sure my pocket has another newish car in it any more, they are just too expensive. Thinking about retirement this year too so I will need to cut back a bit.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 19 January 2024, 21:03

Out of interest Watts, did the dealer mention in the service report how much meat was left on your brakes?
Be careful getting wheel alignment on the TCR to ensure the workshop has the correct geometry settings for the car as they run negative camber.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 19 January 2024, 21:20

Quote from: Exonian on 19 January 2024, 21:03

Out of interest Watts, did the dealer mention in the service report how much meat was left on your brakes?
Be careful getting wheel alignment on the TCR to ensure the workshop has the correct geometry settings for the car as they run negative camber.

Good tip, thanks for that. Brakes weren't mentioned, only tyres which I should apparently consider replacing. With 4.5mm left...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: EB2019 on 20 January 2024, 06:37

Quote from: Exonian on 19 January 2024, 21:03

Be careful getting wheel alignment on the TCR to ensure the workshop has the correct geometry settings for the car as they run negative camber.

Is it only the TCR that can be set up with negative camber?  Do you know what might be different in the front to allow for this compared to the GTi PP 2019?  I know the CS has the different hubs but didn't know the TCR ran a different setting.  Will be looking to get an alignment possibly this year when i switch back to summer wheels/tyres.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: jh_97 on 20 January 2024, 19:19

Fitted the rear lower wishbone covers from the Mk8 as per golfdave's post on the Mk7 Forum. Will be interesting to see what effect they have

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 20 January 2024, 22:11

Quote from: Watts on 19 January 2024, 21:20

Good tip, thanks for that. Brakes weren't mentioned, only tyres which I should apparently consider replacing. With 4.5mm left...

You can’t beat a bit of upselling where they only have a customers best interests at heart!  :rolleyes: :grin:

Quote from: EB2019 on 20 January 2024, 06:37

Is it only the TCR that can be set up with negative camber?  Do you know what might be different in the front to allow for this compared to the GTi PP 2019?  I know the CS has the different hubs but didn't know the TCR ran a different setting.  Will be looking to get an alignment possibly this year when i switch back to summer wheels/tyres.

 

Only the TCR’s fitted with the optional upgrade packs which featured 19” wheels, DCC, lowered springs and speed delimiter had the negative camber. The latter didn’t really feature in the press blurb but that’s not exactly unusual as the guys with media degrees seem to have no idea what the guys with engineering degrees are talking about so just pick random things off the spec sheet to put in the press releases.  :rolleyes:
The fact that the option pack cars had negative camber was thus reported elsewhere, possibly at model launches where they have actual engineers at hand not just media f**kwits, but exactly what they fitted differently to these cars compared to non option pack cars and other GTI’s I don’t know I’m afraid.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Paul70 on 20 January 2024, 22:29

Quote from: EB2019 on 20 January 2024, 06:37

Quote from: Exonian on 19 January 2024, 21:03

Be careful getting wheel alignment on the TCR to ensure the workshop has the correct geometry settings for the car as they run negative camber.

Is it only the TCR that can be set up with negative camber?  Do you know what might be different in the front to allow for this compared to the GTi PP 2019?  I know the CS has the different hubs but didn't know the TCR ran a different setting.  Will be looking to get an alignment possibly this year when i switch back to summer wheels/tyres.

No Mk7 or 7.5 supports camber adjustment. The TCR (and ED40) have the same geometry set up as the PP GTI but actual camber is quite different depending on the car and subframe position etc. The Clubsport S (CSS) also has fixed camber, albeit the camber is around 1 degree higher due to specific wheel bearing hubs.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: joe6 on 20 January 2024, 22:32

Quote from: jh_97 on 20 January 2024, 19:19

Fitted the rear lower wishbone covers from the Mk8 as per golfdave's post on the Mk7 Forum. Will be interesting to see what effect they have

Only difference I noted after a year was wishbones are chip free.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: EB2019 on 21 January 2024, 12:36

Quote from: Paul70 on 20 January 2024, 22:29

Quote from: EB2019 on 20 January 2024, 06:37

Quote from: Exonian on 19 January 2024, 21:03

Be careful getting wheel alignment on the TCR to ensure the workshop has the correct geometry settings for the car as they run negative camber.

Is it only the TCR that can be set up with negative camber?  Do you know what might be different in the front to allow for this compared to the GTi PP 2019?  I know the CS has the different hubs but didn't know the TCR ran a different setting.  Will be looking to get an alignment possibly this year when i switch back to summer wheels/tyres.

No Mk7 or 7.5 supports camber adjustment. The TCR (and ED40) have the same geometry set up as the PP GTI but actual camber is quite different depending on the car and subframe position etc. The Clubsport S (CSS) also has fixed camber, albeit the camber is around 1 degree higher due to specific wheel bearing hubs.

Thanks for clarifying, that's what I thought, but was hoping...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CS#303 on 22 January 2024, 09:08

Late Xmas pressie for my CS  :grin:

(https://i.ibb.co/SK6TCzH/IMG-4988.jpg) (https://ibb.co/SK6TCzH)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: EB2019 on 22 January 2024, 19:42

They are nice discs, shame to cover them up behind wheels :grin:

Did you get the VW  matching pads ? Or other?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CS#303 on 23 January 2024, 09:14

I didn't get any pads yet.
I've just put on EBC Yellow Stuff on the rear, they seem to have good grip and I was drawn to the low dust, to help keep my wheels nice so may look at those for the front.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: EB2019 on 23 January 2024, 20:22

Yellow pads seem to have mixed reviews some love them and keep on fitting when they need replacing, others hate them. Never tried them myself, but they wouldn't be around if EBC didn't sell loads so they seem very popular. The VW Clubsport S pads are Ferodo (probably DS2500 for VW) which I find pretty good for premium spirited road pads.  Quiet, stop from cold and can take a hot summer and fast 'road' driving. If you do trackdays I really like Carbotech XP8 but another jump in price again, and they certainly are dusty and noisy (like a freight train slowing down), but they would keep going long after my tyres and I were done lol.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: EB2019 on 23 January 2024, 20:27

BTW

Do you have a car in your living room, or carpet in your garden? :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: CS#303 on 24 January 2024, 03:42

Thanks for the thoughts on the pads EB2019.
I don't do track days and generally drive pretty gently, so am not looking for a big increase in stopping power, but am keen on quiet and low dust to keep the wheels nice.
So we'll see how the Yelllow stuff works out.

I fitted an EBC Ultimax pad and disk kit to the front of my wife's 2016 Scirocco GTS and they seem to work pretty well and were decent quality at a good price.

I know the Clubsport S disks are an upgrade but mostly cosmetic for me as I just love em!  :grin:

Oh and a mix of carpet and artificial grass in the garage.  :laugh:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: cspeed59 on 25 January 2024, 13:36

Fitted new number plates, double sided tape so no ugly screws showing. New plates look so much better and cost very little and easy to fit. :cool:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 28 January 2024, 15:53

Went to the VSCC driving tests day at Brooklands. Seeing 1920s and 30s cars being driven hard is great. As it was such a lovely day, had the sunroof open on the way home, first use this year. I don't have enough hair to feel the wind through it but it was nice to feel some fresh air for a change!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Paul70 on 29 January 2024, 21:05

Changed the thermostat housing and water pump. Quite a job, but new parts fitted, coolant bled and first drive done and coolant level stable.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Paul70 on 29 January 2024, 21:11

Removed the wheel arch liners and gave the surrounding areas a good clean. No sign of corrosion- I was a little concerned after watching Volkswizard’s recent post

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sal1m on 30 January 2024, 23:07

Rear wiper reinstall and rear spoiler removed
(https://i.postimg.cc/fRLmzPy8/IMG-0790.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: oryx3dr on 01 February 2024, 14:52

Lowering springs installed today. I'd kept some spacers from my previous Golf and fully intended on fitting them today when I got the car home, got the spacers out of the shed but for some reason it seems I've got rid of the bolts!  :undecided:

What size do people recommend for good fitment with Brescia's?

(https://i.postimg.cc/90qWzR1v/IMG-2047.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/K3xXHY6N)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 01 February 2024, 15:13

I run 8mm and 12mm but why not just buy the bolts? instead of buying a full new set of spacers and bolts?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 01 February 2024, 15:29

Quote from: oryx3dr on 01 February 2024, 14:52

Lowering springs installed today. I'd kept some spacers from my previous Golf and fully intended on fitting them today when I got the car home, got the spacers out of the shed but for some reason it seems I've got rid of the bolts!  :undecided:

What size do people recommend for good fitment with Brescia's?

(https://i.postimg.cc/90qWzR1v/IMG-2047.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/K3xXHY6N)

I've got 15mm on the front and 20mm on the back and it looks pretty spot on, but I get a tiny bit of rubbing on the front if I go down a dip too quickly. Haven't yet taken the screw out of the liner to see if that makes a difference.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: oryx3dr on 01 February 2024, 16:07

Quote from: willni on 01 February 2024, 15:13

I run 8mm and 12mm but why not just buy the bolts? instead of buying a full new set of spacers and bolts?

Yeah that's the plan just wondering what people run on the front. I need to double check but I'm fairly certain I've got 15mm ones currently so might go for a 10/12 up front maybe.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 01 February 2024, 17:15

Got mine booked in for a thorough clean inside and out with a local detailer. For various reasons washing it myself is just never going to happen. If that goes well I may see about a paint correction at some point but I will need to get a regular slot for a maintenance clean.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: oryx3dr on 01 February 2024, 20:03

Spacers ordered for the front and bolts for the back. 40mm is the correct length for 15mm spacers?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rowlers on 01 February 2024, 22:34

Booked in for the waterpump/thermostat at my local dealer. All covered under the all in service plan. Lets hope they know what they are doing!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: EB2019 on 05 February 2024, 18:09

Picked up the VW Clubsport S slightly thicker Anti roll bar for the rear. Will fit at some point when I fancy climbing underneath, I know it will be a subtle change, 15-20% approx, but might just add a little to the turn in.

 
(https://i.postimg.cc/HkJfG4pv/PXL-20240204-160533464.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/cvSDw3tf)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rowlers on 05 February 2024, 20:06

Quote from: EB2019 on 05 February 2024, 18:09

Picked up the VW Clubsport S slightly thicker Anti roll bar for the rear. Will fit at some point when I fancy climbing underneath, I know it will be a subtle change, 15-20% approx, but might just add a little to the turn in.

 
(https://i.postimg.cc/HkJfG4pv/PXL-20240204-160533464.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/cvSDw3tf)

Also have one of these in my Garage ready to go on. Changing the bushes on the rear arms while I'm there.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: P6GTD on 05 February 2024, 20:19

Hello rowlers, that’s an interesting post because today my car was in for service and the dreaded “leak” was identified. The dealer is asking for a refundable “investigation fee” of £100 and they seem to be suggesting that my All In Warranty will not pay the cost of replacement.

A quick call out to any other members who have tried to claim for replacement of the water pump/thermostat item and have All In Warranty….did your dealer allow a claim?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rowlers on 06 February 2024, 09:09

Quote from: P6GTD on 05 February 2024, 20:19

Hello rowlers, that’s an interesting post because today my car was in for service and the dreaded “leak” was identified. The dealer is asking for a refundable “investigation fee” of £100 and they seem to be suggesting that my All In Warranty will not pay the cost of replacement.

A quick call out to any other members who have tried to claim for replacement of the water pump/thermostat item and have All In Warranty….did your dealer allow a claim?

I was worried, as the last oil service was done by me. But, zero issues. Booked in for investigation, no fees mentioned or charged. I've just dropped it off this morning for the thermostat to be replaced. All covered, no issues.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: P6GTD on 06 February 2024, 09:23

Thanks. I’m back this morning to pick car up and have “the conversation”!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: EB2019 on 06 February 2024, 09:25

Quote from: rowlers on 05 February 2024, 20:06

Quote from: EB2019 on 05 February 2024, 18:09

Picked up the VW Clubsport S slightly thicker Anti roll bar for the rear. Will fit at some point when I fancy climbing underneath, I know it will be a subtle change, 15-20% approx, but might just add a little to the turn in.

 
(https://i.postimg.cc/HkJfG4pv/PXL-20240204-160533464.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/cvSDw3tf)

Also have one of these in my Garage ready to go on. Changing the bushes on the rear arms while I'm there.

did it on my old mk7, its was worth it, but a bit of a faff

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: oryx3dr on 11 February 2024, 08:16

Just set up my All In plan this morning, sadly not on offer and seems to have gone up to £37.50 but I still think it’s a worthwhile cost.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rwleigh on 12 February 2024, 19:48

Had new discs and pads fitted at the front this morning...  :smiley:
(https://i.postimg.cc/6QZWTMGg/front-discs.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: coolhandluke123 on 13 February 2024, 07:16

Quote from: rwleigh on 12 February 2024, 19:48

Had new discs and pads fitted at the front this morning...  :smiley:
(https://i.postimg.cc/6QZWTMGg/front-discs.jpg)

What ones did you go for?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rwleigh on 13 February 2024, 09:05

Quote from: coolhandluke123 on 13 February 2024, 07:16

What ones did you go for?

Pagid discs and pads, had the rears done end of last year and had no issues with them so went with the same at the front.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 13 February 2024, 11:37

Quote from: EB2019 on 06 February 2024, 09:25

Quote from: rowlers on 05 February 2024, 20:06

Quote from: EB2019 on 05 February 2024, 18:09

Picked up the VW Clubsport S slightly thicker Anti roll bar for the rear. Will fit at some point when I fancy climbing underneath, I know it will be a subtle change, 15-20% approx, but might just add a little to the turn in.

 
(https://i.postimg.cc/HkJfG4pv/PXL-20240204-160533464.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/cvSDw3tf)

Also have one of these in my Garage ready to go on. Changing the bushes on the rear arms while I'm there.

did it on my old mk7, its was worth it, but a bit of a faff

Been looking at this with a view to getting one, but it appears my CS40 with DCC should already have the thicker (5Q0511305BA) anti-roll bar fitted as standard.

Which is nice.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: clubsport on 13 February 2024, 20:47

Have you had the digital caliper out to conform the measurement yet madstaff?

It would be interesting to know.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 13 February 2024, 21:54

Quote from: clubsport on 13 February 2024, 20:47

Have you had the digital caliper out to conform the measurement yet madstaff?

It would be interesting to know.

The external diameter of GTI PP/CS/CSS are all, I think, 21.7mm, they're hollow bars and the difference is the wall thickness 3.0mm or 3.6mm.

5Q0511305AQ    Anti-roll bar    18,5X2,5    PR-0BC,0BM
5Q0511305AR    Anti-roll bar    19,6X2,6    PR-0BD,0BN
5Q0511305AS    Anti-roll bar    20,7X2,8    PR-0BE
5Q0511305AT    Anti-roll bar    21,7X3,0    PR-0BF
5Q0511305BA    Anti-roll bar    21,7X3,6    PR-0BG
5Q0511305BK    Anti-roll bar    19,6X2,6    PR-0BT

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: JackB96 on 15 February 2024, 09:07

Racing line coil packs, in red for an extra +5bhp :grin:
Did a ‘recharge’ on the K&N panel filter, had done around 35k since it was new, and surprising how much crud came out of it.

Also, more recently, stripped the back of the car and boot out, to seal up the rear pressure vents as they were letting water in. Wheel well had about 2 inches of water, and under the back seats had also collected around an inch… I did wonder why the car started smelling a bit foisty.

All in all, everything fixed up. Carpets taken in, cleaned and dried as were the rear bench seats. She’s sitting on 92k and is feeling better for a bit of TLC :kiss:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: EB2019 on 15 February 2024, 15:11

Quote from: madstaff on 13 February 2024, 21:54

Quote from: clubsport on 13 February 2024, 20:47

Have you had the digital caliper out to conform the measurement yet madstaff?

It would be interesting to know.

The external diameter of GTI PP/CS/CSS are all, I think, 21.7mm, they're hollow bars and the difference is the wall thickness 3.0mm or 3.6mm.

I think thats correct, the clubsport bar isn't CS or CSS specific either as it fits other VAG cars, even fitted to Audi Q3's! 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: oryx3dr on 16 February 2024, 14:18

11/16mm spacers fitted today. Mildly concerned that the fronts are going to rub with the 235s fitted but we’ll see what happens. Might have to do the arch screw mod if it runs.
(https://i.postimg.cc/Y9WHRpgt/IMG-2115.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/S2k3NbDP)

(https://i.postimg.cc/yxhzqvv5/IMG-2118.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/8fCYMB8B)

(https://i.postimg.cc/66CKGpt0/IMG-2119.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/CdMX3YZB)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 17 February 2024, 20:02

Hosed the dirt off (a weeks worth)


(https://i.postimg.cc/7PB5DYQV/IMG-0120.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/PNwXQhHp)

(https://i.postimg.cc/J4vtDY8H/IMG-0128.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Whmsxnhs)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 17 February 2024, 20:36

Looks fantastic!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 18 February 2024, 07:37

Looks as great as usual, my job for the afternoon😀

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 18 February 2024, 09:00

The interior was the main driving force for me, there was more mud inside than outside  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 18 February 2024, 09:13

Quote from: willni on 18 February 2024, 09:00

The interior was the main driving force for me, there was more mud inside than outside  :whistle:

You'd likely pass out if you saw mine. :laugh: I've got it booked in for a good spruce up inside and out in a couple of weeks. Looking forward to seeing what colour my car actually is again.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 18 February 2024, 16:53

A pleasant two hours this afternoon.

(https://i.postimg.cc/vTYjyQvK/IMG-3091.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/7GRXMrd1)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 18 February 2024, 19:07

Looks great Adam! Hard to beat Indium Grey!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: oryx3dr on 18 February 2024, 19:08

What else are Sundays for?


(https://i.postimg.cc/SshfLgKd/DSF7038.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/7CKzwM0J)

(https://i.postimg.cc/FzPb4mVC/DSF7050.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/fS9ScGFY)

(https://i.postimg.cc/90XPKzZq/DSF7063.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/sQ8ZZjnV)

(https://i.postimg.cc/MZtmRbJ0/DSF7092.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/V5rtPt65)

(https://i.postimg.cc/c4HMcgdp/DSF7153.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/NL3Hs09D)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 18 February 2024, 19:12

Quote from: willni on 18 February 2024, 19:07

Looks great Adam! Hard to beat Indium Grey!

Cheers, picture makes me realise the path needs re-pointing though☹️

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: sjw on 19 February 2024, 14:21

Quote from: oryx3dr on 18 February 2024, 19:08

What else are Sundays for?


(https://i.postimg.cc/SshfLgKd/DSF7038.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/7CKzwM0J)

(https://i.postimg.cc/FzPb4mVC/DSF7050.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/fS9ScGFY)

(https://i.postimg.cc/90XPKzZq/DSF7063.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/sQ8ZZjnV)

(https://i.postimg.cc/MZtmRbJ0/DSF7092.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/V5rtPt65)

(https://i.postimg.cc/c4HMcgdp/DSF7153.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/NL3Hs09D)

Oh, to have Brescias that aren't completely ravaged by white worm to the point that the outer layer is chipping off

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: oryx3dr on 19 February 2024, 15:13

Quote from: sjw on 19 February 2024, 14:21

Oh, to have Brescias that aren't completely ravaged by white worm to the point that the outer layer is chipping off

I've got some Gyeon Rim I'm going to apply to the faces when the weather warms up a bit  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: oryx3dr on 19 February 2024, 15:38

Just spoke to my local VW Parts Dept for a price on the TCR Backbox and diffusor, honestly can't believe how much more expensive the TCR backbox is over my previous CSS blackbox.

£716 was the best price they could offer for the backbox, I paid about £500 - £600 for the CSS which included fitting!

Diffusor came in at £170 + £12ea for the corner bits. Just incase that's useful information for anyone looking at picking those bits up.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 19 February 2024, 19:05

Quote from: oryx3dr on 19 February 2024, 15:38

Just spoke to my local VW Parts Dept for a price on the TCR Backbox and diffusor, honestly can't believe how much more expensive the TCR backbox is over my previous CSS blackbox.

£716 was the best price they could offer for the backbox, I paid about £500 - £600 for the CSS which included fitting!

Diffusor came in at £170 + £12ea for the corner bits. Just incase that's useful information for anyone looking at picking those bits up.

At that price I'd go aftermarket and get a GPF-back system!

Quote from: oryx3dr on 19 February 2024, 15:13

I've got some Gyeon Rim I'm going to apply to the faces when the weather warms up a bit  :grin:

If you decide to take the wheels off, lay it on thick and level it off in the barrel of the wheels and don't buff it off. Leaves a longer lasting thicker coating. On the face and between the spokes always buff it off.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: oryx3dr on 19 February 2024, 19:11

Quote from: willni on 19 February 2024, 19:05

Quote from: oryx3dr on 19 February 2024, 15:38

Just spoke to my local VW Parts Dept for a price on the TCR Backbox and diffusor, honestly can't believe how much more expensive the TCR backbox is over my previous CSS blackbox.

£716 was the best price they could offer for the backbox, I paid about £500 - £600 for the CSS which included fitting!

Diffusor came in at £170 + £12ea for the corner bits. Just incase that's useful information for anyone looking at picking those bits up.

At that price I'd go aftermarket and get a GPF-back system!

Quote from: oryx3dr on 19 February 2024, 15:13

I've got some Gyeon Rim I'm going to apply to the faces when the weather warms up a bit  :grin:

If you decide to take the wheels off, lay it on thick and level it off in the barrel of the wheels and don't buff it off. Leaves a longer lasting thicker coating. On the face and between the spokes always buff it off.

Yeah I want to do something as more noise is needed but I can't justify paying that much! I've been down the loud exhaust route before and its fun for a day but annoying to live with, I just want a bit more tone than anything else. And ideally a subtle bit of overrun on down changes etc.

Good shout on the wheels as well, I will keep that in mind!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rowlers on 22 February 2024, 16:53

Put my ITG air filter and silicone intake hose back on. Undecided whether to put the tuning box back on, or leave it off until I buy the Mountune Smartflash...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ES98 on 23 February 2024, 21:45

I had my GTI mapped today by r-tech

.Panel filter with snow guard removed
.Bigger turbo elbow and inlet pipe
.R-tech Ecu and dsg map

Impressed with the numbers on paper, but more impressed with how quick it feels on the road. Can get a bit lively in the wet but the traction mapping and boost by gear help.
(https://i.postimg.cc/PrV5TwR8/20240223-172024.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/3dpTZd7K)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rowlers on 25 February 2024, 12:42

Attempted to change the lens on the headlight. For anyone else attempting it, simply don't bother. Impossible to get the lens off without destroying the back.. the grey adhesive stuff is nothing like the sticky black stuff you see in the videos and heating it has zero impact... New headlight time FFS 😤

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 25 February 2024, 15:33

Another week, another wash to get the mud out of the arches.

(https://i.postimg.cc/dQBRnCPd/IMG-0183.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Hjr7kVLs)

(https://i.postimg.cc/bwGQzFGH/IMG-0184.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/18QgBBrf)

(https://i.postimg.cc/qv92gXyf/IMG-0192.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/sM4MNWTK)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GTIreland on 26 February 2024, 18:02

Quote from: willni on 25 February 2024, 15:33

Another week, another wash to get the mud out of the arches.

(https://i.postimg.cc/dQBRnCPd/IMG-0183.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Hjr7kVLs)

(https://i.postimg.cc/bwGQzFGH/IMG-0184.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/18QgBBrf)

(https://i.postimg.cc/qv92gXyf/IMG-0192.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/sM4MNWTK)

Which mud guards are those?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 26 February 2024, 18:24

Volkwagen

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 26 February 2024, 18:29

Still got your T-Roc Prets Will amongst your collection of alloys??

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 26 February 2024, 19:02

Quote from: madstaff on 26 February 2024, 18:29

Still got your T-Roc Prets Will amongst your collection of alloys??

I don't actually sold them to a guy in the South who then sold them on again fairly quickly as he bought an Evo.

Just the BBS CI-R's and Brescia's currently, or sorry let me rephrase that I've the set of Brescias and my free set of BBS CI-R's with £300 in the pocket. Some people invest in stocks and shares, I invest in wheels  :grin:

I do want another set of Belvederes or else some MB Designs.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 27 February 2024, 17:08

Took mine to a detailer today to get a thorough wash. No polish, just clean, fallout and claying. First time the car has been clean since October 2022... A few stonechips need sorting which I'll do when it gets a bit warmer but the main issue is that the fallout on the wheel barrels is seemingly immoveable. My own fault, life has just got in the way of car washing, I may see about getting all four stripped and powdercoated at some point. Still, it looks so much better so happy for now.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 27 February 2024, 19:38

Looks lovely in the photos there Watts!  :laugh: :whistle:

I can imagine how much pleasure you’re now getting from looking at the freshly cleaned car.
The wheel finish on the Reifnitz does make brake dust and fallout hard to remove, when I had my TCR I was debating whether to get the wheels coated then lacquered just to make them easier to maintain.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 27 February 2024, 19:47

Quote from: Exonian on 27 February 2024, 19:38

Looks lovely in the photos there Watts!  :laugh: :whistle:

I can imagine how much pleasure you’re now getting from looking at the freshly cleaned car.
The wheel finish on the Reifnitz does make brake dust and fallout hard to remove, when I had my TCR I was debating whether to get the wheels coated then lacquered just to make them easier to maintain.

I didn't want to embarrass myself after seeing willni's pictures!

They apparently cleaned them three times before giving up, can't say I blame them.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 27 February 2024, 20:48

You can only do so much before calling it a day, especially when the brake dust sits on the alloy for long periods letting it ingrain. The finish doesn't lend itself to it either as if they attempted to use acid on them you'd probably have white alloys by the end of it!

But it's fixable and relatively cheap to do so, so I wouldn't worry about it!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 27 February 2024, 20:53

Quote from: willni on 27 February 2024, 20:48

You can only do so much before calling it a day, especially when the brake dust sits on the alloy for long periods letting it ingrain. The finish doesn't lend itself to it either as if they attempted to use acid on them you'd probably have white alloys by the end of it!

But it's fixable and relatively cheap to do so, so I wouldn't worry about it!

They did say they didn't want to use anything too strong for exactly that reason. Is there a remedy other than a refurb?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 27 February 2024, 21:02

Depends what they tried on them? I've had good results with Bilt Hamber Korrosol on very heavy baked on brake dust on an Evo before, took about 4-5 applications. Can't remember if I did use a bit of wheel acid on them in the end though, don't believe so though.

Alternatively, you could use wire wool. Obviously it will scratch the finish to an extent, but can be an improvement over the brake dust look.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 27 February 2024, 22:23

Quote from: willni on 27 February 2024, 21:02

Depends what they tried on them? I've had good results with Bilt Hamber Korrosol on very heavy baked on brake dust on an Evo before, took about 4-5 applications. Can't remember if I did use a bit of wheel acid on them in the end though, don't believe so though.

Alternatively, you could use wire wool. Obviously it will scratch the finish to an extent, but can be an improvement over the brake dust look.

Thanks :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rowlers on 28 February 2024, 14:08

Full clean in and out. OMG, so so much tar... got 90% off but needs a real deep decontamination, once the weather picks up a little.

(Also attempted to fit my Res delete, but unfortunately my jack doesn't go high enough to make the job doable. Ar$e...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gixerste on 02 March 2024, 13:40

Fitted new NGK plugs from Awesome GTi and a set of VAG Sport Red High-Discharge Performance Ignition Coils  :smiley: 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: jh_97 on 03 March 2024, 16:54

4x new tyres fitted (Goodyear Asymmetric 3s) and swapped tobyhe TCR centre caps  :smiley:

(https://i.postimg.cc/QML4t12H/PXL-20240303-153105220.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/RWRQp6VB)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gixerste on 03 March 2024, 18:54

(https://i.postimg.cc/C5Vpmc53/20240303-163711.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/PpK7qzmy)

Fitted my refurbished steering wheel, 2mm thicker, nappa leather top and bottom with perforated leather on the sides  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 03 March 2024, 19:00

Quote from: gixerste on 03 March 2024, 18:54

(https://i.postimg.cc/C5Vpmc53/20240303-163711.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/PpK7qzmy)

Fitted my refurbished steering wheel, 2mm thicker, nappa leather top and bottom with perforated leather on the sides  :smiley:

I've the same spec steering wheel, it's funny how much nicer it feels with the extra 2mm! Who'd you get to do it, looks like they made a great job of it!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: jh_97 on 03 March 2024, 19:02

Quote from: gixerste on 03 March 2024, 18:54

(https://i.postimg.cc/C5Vpmc53/20240303-163711.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/PpK7qzmy)

Fitted my refurbished steering wheel, 2mm thicker, nappa leather top and bottom with perforated leather on the sides  :smiley:

That looks really good, matches the seats perfectly too! Do you mind me asking where you got it done and how much it was?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gixerste on 03 March 2024, 19:27

Quote from: jh_97 on 03 March 2024, 19:02

Quote from: gixerste on 03 March 2024, 18:54

(https://i.postimg.cc/C5Vpmc53/20240303-163711.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/PpK7qzmy)

Fitted my refurbished steering wheel, 2mm thicker, nappa leather top and bottom with perforated leather on the sides  :smiley:

That looks really good, matches the seats perfectly too! Do you mind me asking where you got it done and how much it was?

Hi Royal Steering Wheels did the work, mine cost me £175 plus postage, but the price varies depending on what spec you want  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gixerste on 03 March 2024, 19:32

Quote from: willni on 03 March 2024, 19:00

Quote from: gixerste on 03 March 2024, 18:54

(https://i.postimg.cc/C5Vpmc53/20240303-163711.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/PpK7qzmy)

Fitted my refurbished steering wheel, 2mm thicker, nappa leather top and bottom with perforated leather on the sides  :smiley:

I've the same spec steering wheel, it's funny how much nicer it feels with the extra 2mm! Who'd you get to do it, looks like they made a great job of it!

100% agree, that's how VW should have made them to start with. Royal Steering Wheels did the work and I'm really happy with it  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: matthewh on 04 March 2024, 21:54

Decided to remove the Clubsport S from it's spot in the garage and tidy up a few bits bothering me, underside completely revamped, I'm sure you all know how suspension parts look after 8 years so all has been rubbed down and painted, inner guards & bumpers removed for a deep clean. Last but certainly not least I fitted a Scorpion cat back system with the ascari  tips, if your wondering why the exhaust change?  :laugh: well, after only 10k miles the css exhaust tips have some cracks in the chrome which just isn't great to look at, now it won't take anymore hurt as it's stored away for whenever I want to return to stock.  :smiley:

Anyhow, here's some pics.....

(https://i.postimg.cc/zB506TqW/DSC3311-1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/WDWGJFFb)

(https://i.postimg.cc/L58v6RY8/DSC3331-1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/LYGjNc3c)

(https://i.postimg.cc/dtXnvbqJ/DSC3320.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/bsx19FD5)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gixerste on 05 March 2024, 06:21

Quote from: matthewh on 04 March 2024, 21:54

Decided to remove the Clubsport S from it's spot in the garage and tidy up a few bits bothering me, underside completely revamped, I'm sure you all know how suspension parts look after 8 years so all has been rubbed down and painted, inner guards & bumpers removed for a deep clean. Last but certainly not least I fitted a Scorpion cat back system with the ascari  tips, if your wondering why the exhaust change?  :laugh: well, after only 10k miles the css exhaust tips have some cracks in the chrome which just isn't great to look at, now it won't take anymore hurt as it's stored away for whenever I want to return to stock.  :smiley:

Anyhow, here's some pics.....

(https://i.postimg.cc/zB506TqW/DSC3311-1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/WDWGJFFb)

Very nice love those ascari  tips, is it resonated or none resonated also how much do you notice it under normal driving on motorways/A roads ?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: matthewh on 05 March 2024, 09:12

Quote from: gixerste on 05 March 2024, 06:21

Very nice love those ascari  tips, is it resonated or none resonated also how much do you notice it under normal driving on motorways/A roads ?

Went with resonated, just wanted something similar sounding to the original and can always remove the resonator in the future, going by memory and idle as the car hasn't been driven since last summer I'd say it sounds very similar, wouldn't really describe it as louder but maybe a bit more bark, OEM had a bit of a softer tone imo, hasn't been near a motorway yet but I'll report back when it does.

(https://i.postimg.cc/7YKF045C/IMG-0303.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/56FKWZq1)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: P6GTD on 05 March 2024, 11:29

Going back to that Royal steering wheel….I am hooked!
Car is exactly 5yrs old and I have decided to hang on to it rather than changing.
This gives me some loose change for goodies!
I would do the postal exchange option and use a local indie garage to do the work.
How easy is the drop and how long should it take to carry out? Is there anything I can say to reassure a “nervous” mechanic?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: P6GTD on 05 March 2024, 11:33

For drop see swop!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: matthewh on 05 March 2024, 12:21

Quote from: P6GTD on 05 March 2024, 11:29

Going back to that Royal steering wheel….I am hooked!
Car is exactly 5yrs old and I have decided to hang on to it rather than changing.
This gives me some loose change for goodies!
I would do the postal exchange option and use a local indie garage to do the work.
How easy is the drop and how long should it take to carry out? Is there anything I can say to reassure a “nervous” mechanic?

I can see why, it is a beauty of a wheel tbf, shouldn't be too difficult to swap them over, plenty of tutorials on youtube just don't forget to disconnect the battery  :grin:

Here's a good one for reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRrvxZMhDZQ

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 05 March 2024, 13:27

Removing the steering wheel is easy 5/10 mins to remove, removing the trim from the steering wheel is the harder bit think it took my 30 mins last time I did it.

Personally if I were to do it again I'd just send my wheel and do without a car, the other wheel I got didn't align with the centring marker so it sits skew and a wheel alignment hasn't fixed it...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: P6GTD on 05 March 2024, 15:52

That bit about the replacement wheel not aligning is a bit alarming!
Has anyone else had this problem??

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: P6GTD on 05 March 2024, 16:14

Will all Mk7 GTI wheels not be made to the same spec?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 05 March 2024, 17:40

They're all the same spec and all fit, but when they fit the wheel and factory they mark the steering wheel alignment with a pin mark on the column and wheel. It says more about my last wheel alignment more than anything.

But it's completely avoidable by just sending it and getting your own wheel done, just something to consider.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gixerste on 05 March 2024, 17:41

I would do the postal exchange option and use a local indie garage to do the work.
How easy is the drop and how long should it take to carry out? Is there anything I can say to reassure a “nervous” mechanic?
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It took me about 35-40 min, but allow yourself about an hour. I watched a few videos on You tube, some of which showed you what not top do !! lol. Get yourself some plastic trim removal tools, take your time and it's not too bad to do. One thing I did do, that wasn't on any of the videos was to spray a small amount of silicone spray on the fixing lugs of the plastic silver surround before I started prizing it off.   I've just seen the reply about the marks to line the wheel up.
The line, to line the steering wheel up on the steering wheel coulomb, was identical on my old wheel and the one I had refurbished.
This is the wheel I had refurbished, if you look at the hole at the top at the 12 o'clock position you can see a line that is put on during manufacturer , this is what you line up with the line on your steering coulomb to get your wheel in the right position   :smiley:
(https://i.postimg.cc/gJD9F5rC/Steering-wheel.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/HcVvb6wz)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: gixerste on 05 March 2024, 18:24

Quote from: matthewh on 05 March 2024, 09:12

Would love to have a garage with a car lift like that in it  :smiley:

(https://i.postimg.cc/7YKF045C/IMG-0303.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/56FKWZq1)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Carbon VW on 05 March 2024, 18:45

(https://i.postimg.cc/sgvktKKD/IMG-1153.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/w1Y4NXSS)
Cracked front spring in a nasty pothole this morning on commute to work. There was some bang. On closer inspection, both front shocks are slightly misting so will get both front shocks, springs and top mounts done. Will just stay with VW parts I think. How much roughly we thinking for this job parts only ? Can do job myself.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 05 March 2024, 19:18

Quote from: Carbon VW on 05 March 2024, 18:45

Cracked front spring in a nasty pothole this morning on commute to work. There was some bang. On closer inspection, both front shocks are slightly misting so will get both front shocks, springs and top mounts done. Will just stay with VW parts I think. How much roughly we thinking for this job parts only ? Can do job myself.

My guess is that's about £600 in parts
£300 × 2 dampers
£200 × 2 springs
£100 x 2 top mounts + bearings.

Soon mounts up.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Carbon VW on 05 March 2024, 19:37

Quote from: madstaff on 05 March 2024, 19:18

Quote from: Carbon VW on 05 March 2024, 18:45

Cracked front spring in a nasty pothole this morning on commute to work. There was some bang. On closer inspection, both front shocks are slightly misting so will get both front shocks, springs and top mounts done. Will just stay with VW parts I think. How much roughly we thinking for this job parts only ? Can do job myself.

My guess is that's about £600 in parts
£300 × 2 dampers
£200 × 2 springs
£100 x 2 top mounts + bearings.

Soon mounts up.

Wow so that’s going to be close to €1000 here in Ireland with our inflated prices. Thanks for that. I assume bearings come as part of the top mounts ?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 05 March 2024, 19:40

@Carbon VW why not go for the Bilstein OEMs? B6's? I believe, should be a like for like part. 

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: madstaff on 05 March 2024, 19:42

Nope, afraid not.

Bearings and top mounts are separate items.

BTW, those prices are my best guesses, so i could be well out.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 05 March 2024, 19:53

Bilstein B4 Front Shocks £59.00 x 2 = £118
Bilstein Front Springs £38.74 x 2 = £77.48
Bilstein Top Mounts w/ bearings x £30.18 = £60.36
Total £255.84 roughly 300 euro.

Like for like equivalents so no should have no hassle from insurance, and the prices are from autodoc so could probably get them better at local motor factors.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ProtoCulture on 05 March 2024, 21:03

RE Royal Steering Wheels. I had mine done with them last year, and I love it, I visited and they swapped while I waited. 100% would do again.

(https://i.imgur.com/qoUYk4g.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ProtoCulture on 05 March 2024, 21:46

I had my car polished and a fresh ceramic applied last week by a local detailer. He's done an amazing job, the pictures don't really do it justice.  :cool:

(https://i.imgur.com/S4r4556l.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/5t5e7iCl.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/eoePge7l.jpeg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: matthewh on 06 March 2024, 09:14

Quote from: gixerste on 05 March 2024, 18:24

Would love to have a garage with a car lift like that in it  :smiley:

Lift was a recent purchase, one of them things where I put it off for a long time cause I kept thinking I wouldn't use it much however It's so handy makes everything so much easier, between cleaning, maintenance and the fitting of the new exhaust It's been used non stop! and when I don't need it I can just wheel it into the corner out of the way.  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: matthewh on 06 March 2024, 09:18

Quote from: ProtoCulture on 05 March 2024, 21:46

I had my car polished and a fresh ceramic applied last week by a local detailer. He's done an amazing job, the pictures don't really do it justice.  :cool:

Car looks fab! Love the steering wheel too  :smiley:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Carbon VW on 06 March 2024, 09:55

Quote from: willni on 05 March 2024, 19:53

Bilstein B4 Front Shocks £59.00 x 2 = £118
Bilstein Front Springs £38.74 x 2 = £77.48
Bilstein Top Mounts w/ bearings x £30.18 = £60.36
Total £255.84 roughly 300 euro.

Like for like equivalents so no should have no hassle from insurance, and the prices are from autodoc so could probably get them better at local motor factors.

Thanks for that

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Al1040 on 06 March 2024, 11:30

Quote from: matthewh on 06 March 2024, 09:14

Quote from: gixerste on 05 March 2024, 18:24

Would love to have a garage with a car lift like that in it  :smiley:

Lift was a recent purchase, one of them things where I put it off for a long time cause I kept thinking I wouldn't use it much however It's so handy makes everything so much easier, between cleaning, maintenance and the fitting of the new exhaust It's been used non stop! and when I don't need it I can just wheel it into the corner out of the way.  :smiley:

They look great, where did you get them from?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rowlers on 06 March 2024, 12:52

Fitted my new headlight and "looked" at fitting my res delete, but thought the better of it. The bolts looked to corroded to be fecking about on my back... Will take it to a garage I think.

Yeah I know I'm a big baby!  :grin: :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: matthewh on 06 March 2024, 14:50

Quote from: Al1040 on 06 March 2024, 11:30

Quote from: matthewh on 06 March 2024, 09:14

Quote from: gixerste on 05 March 2024, 18:24

Would love to have a garage with a car lift like that in it  :smiley:

Lift was a recent purchase, one of them things where I put it off for a long time cause I kept thinking I wouldn't use it much however It's so handy makes everything so much easier, between cleaning, maintenance and the fitting of the new exhaust It's been used non stop! and when I don't need it I can just wheel it into the corner out of the way.  :smiley:

They look great, where did you get them from?

It's a Twin Busch TW S3-10 E (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDrmLX6fSRc&t=279s), got it from Down Garage Equipment but I'm in NI, I'd assume there's mainland suppliers too.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: matthewh on 06 March 2024, 15:17

Quote from: rowlers on 06 March 2024, 12:52

Fitted my new headlight and "looked" at fitting my res delete, but thought the better of it. The bolts looked to corroded to be fecking about on my back... Will take it to a garage I think.

Yeah I know I'm a big baby!  :grin: :grin:

Haha know the feeling, had my fair share of trying to work with axle stands, it's a bit "cosy" for sure :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Rudedog on 06 March 2024, 22:17

Car had it's year five service + brake fluid change + MoT - service done as part of my service plan.

I extended the warranty on my car when I bought it to five years so it's about to run out at the end of the month - seems if I want to take out the all-in plan then I've got to first see if VWFS will let me pay off my current SP that ends in November as I can't have two running at the same time - has anyone done this? is it easy?

While the car was in, and conscious that I'm at the end of the warranty I asked if they could look at the slow loss of coolant - I've already had the thermostat replaced when the car was about 1 1/2 years old but I noticed that if I topped the coolant up to max it would very slowly drop to about 6-7mm below the max over about three months.  They did a pressure test but said all was ok and that there was no obvious leak and I should just monitor it - good news I hope, maybe it finds it's own level? Does the coolant always stick rigidly to the wherever you fill it to?

One thing I'm not feeling good about is that they charged me for the coolant diagnosis - does that sound right if still under warranty?  Before I've taken my car in when it had a creak coming from the front suspension and they looked at it and applied the 'magic' grease but didn't charge - why is it not the same?

One surprise was that I drove my very first EV as that's what they gave me as a courtesy car - a bloody big ID5!  way too big and definitely not my cup of tea, totally soulless.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Finglonga on 07 March 2024, 00:10

Not today but a few months ago I fitted some LED D3S headlight bulbs and running them to see what they are like. They make a Huge difference, much brighter and light up the road much better than the xenon ones did. The cutoff is exactly the same as the OEM ones with no light bleed. Bit of a bugger to fit as the headlight unit needs to come off to change the headlight bulb but only about half an hour each side once you know what you are doing.

(https://i.postimg.cc/Ghs6TtBH/led.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/PPTSBtQj)

(https://i.postimg.cc/RZ5y7mfG/led1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/KRf0bd0g)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: P6GTD on 07 March 2024, 08:01

Hi Rudedog.
The answer to the “investigation charge” nonsense seems in my experience to be as follows:
Investigation and no subsequent action = charge
Investigation and some action taken with an outcome = no charge
I suspect it’s how the time is processed internally and whether the dealer can re-charge to VW as a job or not.
Has never felt fair to me but on the other hand the dealers probably get a lot of uninformed owners who grumble about imaginary faults which don’t exist.
I’ve no idea how other dealer makes approach this as I have run Golfs for 12 years.
PS : I’ve just had the dreaded coolant leak diagnosed and as a result the car will get a new thermostat and water pump next week fully paid by my All In plan. Cost will be £925 …..phew!
My £100 investigation charge was waived as a result despite incurring a chunk of initial workshop time to diagnose.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rowlers on 07 March 2024, 10:36

Test fitted some exhaust tips. Managed to track down a company that supplies slide on tips, that will fit over the standard GTI tips, so you don't have to cut them off.
4'' on the left, 3.5'' on the right. The 3.5'' is a neater fitting, grub screw as opposed to bolt/clamp, but the 4'' fills the gap bigger! They also do a stainless one too, instead of the carbon.

Once I've confirmed they fit OK, they may start to sell/advertise.

(https://i.postimg.cc/Bv04KwNH/PXL-20240307-101550870.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/4YBDCPDx)

(https://i.postimg.cc/bwbqdj0q/PXL-20240307-101555539.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/cvsp525z)

(https://i.postimg.cc/85YYh7D9/PXL-20240307-102347567-2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/cgQTW4vB)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: matthewh on 07 March 2024, 11:30

Quote from: rowlers on 07 March 2024, 10:36

Test fitted some exhaust tips. Managed to track down a company that supplies slide on tips, that will fit over the standard GTI tips, so you don't have to cut them off.
4'' on the left, 3.5'' on the right. The 3.5'' is a neater fitting, grub screw as opposed to bolt/clamp, but the 4'' fills the gap bigger! They also do a stainless one too, instead of the carbon.

Once I've confirmed they fit OK, they may start to sell/advertise.

They look great! Personally prefer the 4".

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rowlers on 07 March 2024, 11:36

Quote from: matthewh on 07 March 2024, 11:30

Quote from: rowlers on 07 March 2024, 10:36

Test fitted some exhaust tips. Managed to track down a company that supplies slide on tips, that will fit over the standard GTI tips, so you don't have to cut them off.
4'' on the left, 3.5'' on the right. The 3.5'' is a neater fitting, grub screw as opposed to bolt/clamp, but the 4'' fills the gap bigger! They also do a stainless one too, instead of the carbon.

Once I've confirmed they fit OK, they may start to sell/advertise.

They look great! Personally prefer the 4".

Yeah going for the 4''

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 07 March 2024, 11:56

The 3inch one probably has a better personality  :cry:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rowlers on 07 March 2024, 19:12

Quote from: willni on 07 March 2024, 11:56

The 3inch one probably has a better personality  :cry:

:grin: :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 07 March 2024, 19:44

Quote from: Rudedog on 06 March 2024, 22:17

I extended the warranty on my car when I bought it to five years so it's about to run out at the end of the month - seems if I want to take out the all-in plan then I've got to first see if VWFS will let me pay off my current SP that ends in November as I can't have two running at the same time - has anyone done this? is it easy?

I cancelled a service plan to get the all in one and VWFS couldn't have been more helpful. Dead essy.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: GKR47 on 08 March 2024, 04:17

Quote from: Rudedog on 06 March 2024, 22:17

Car had it's year five service + brake fluid change + MoT - service done as part of my service plan.

I extended the warranty on my car when I bought it to five years so it's about to run out at the end of the month - seems if I want to take out the all-in plan then I've got to first see if VWFS will let me pay off my current SP that ends in November as I can't have two running at the same time - has anyone done this? is it easy?

While the car was in, and conscious that I'm at the end of the warranty I asked if they could look at the slow loss of coolant - I've already had the thermostat replaced when the car was about 1 1/2 years old but I noticed that if I topped the coolant up to max it would very slowly drop to about 6-7mm below the max over about three months.  They did a pressure test but said all was ok and that there was no obvious leak and I should just monitor it - good news I hope, maybe it finds it's own level? Does the coolant always stick rigidly to the wherever you fill it to?

One thing I'm not feeling good about is that they charged me for the coolant diagnosis - does that sound right if still under warranty?  Before I've taken my car in when it had a creak coming from the front suspension and they looked at it and applied the 'magic' grease but didn't charge - why is it not the same?

One surprise was that I drove my very first EV as that's what they gave me as a courtesy car - a bloody big ID5!  way too big and definitely not my cup of tea, totally soulless.

I had a similar problem with a slight coolant leak and after the second investigation it was found that there was an hairline crack in the coolant bottle. The problem seems to be resolved now.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 09 March 2024, 10:23

At this stage you should fear me, as I am a master of the rain dance...

(https://i.postimg.cc/zGMdjmrT/IMG-0269.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/5XBq4Rjt)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 09 March 2024, 11:02

Going to pee it down in sunny Manchester tomorrow so mine shall remain unwashed.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 09 March 2024, 11:26

Mine will be back to square one by 1, but it had been targeted by birds so it was a necessary evil.

Not much point washing lately, other than to keep the salt off.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: ProtoCulture on 11 March 2024, 23:00

Stunning @willni.  :cool:

Today for me:

(https://i.ibb.co/HrRwR6V/PXL-20240311-121531996.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rowlers on 13 March 2024, 13:13

Fitted my Res Delete, well I didn't my good buddy did!
It sounds fab!
Yeah there is a little drone at ~70mph, but I'll just turn the music up. Sounds what the GTI should have sounded like from factory...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rowlers on 14 March 2024, 16:10

Flashed a Stage 1 Unicorn low torque map. Seems perkier, but will no more on the drive to work..

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: symonh2000 on 16 March 2024, 22:14

i replaced the front discs and pads, and carried out an oil and filter change.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: EB2019 on 17 March 2024, 07:56

Summers going on today

(https://i.postimg.cc/W1pdxdjQ/PXL-20240316-111044251.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/kBZMbX2c)


Rim protection of the GY is huge compared to the Michelin PS5. Won't stop a 1.4 tonne car against a curb but it may be important to some. But it gives the tyre a chunkier look like GY5 I had compared to the vertical side wall of the PS5.

(https://i.postimg.cc/fyZdLBnb/PXL-20240316-112744371.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/R6shp10r)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 17 March 2024, 10:32

Quote from: EB2019 on 17 March 2024, 07:56

Summers going on today

Rim protection of the GY is huge compared to the Michelin PS5. Won't stop a 1.4 tonne car against a curb but it may be important to some. But it gives the tyre a chunkier look like GY5 I had compared to the vertical side wall of the PS5.

Been driving on my old GY5's on 18s since Friday and they drive lovely, does a lot of slipping but it's very comfortable being on 18s again vs the Michelin PS5 on 19s.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: EB2019 on 17 March 2024, 17:57

Yeah 19's look better for sure, but I think the 19's would grate for ride quality.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: symonh2000 on 17 March 2024, 21:21

Ours is on 19" and the ride is excellent. That's with the passive setup.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 18 March 2024, 19:47

Fighting rust and removing the front arch foam blocks on mine, then measured the tyre depths 3.7mm on the front and 4.3 on the rears... 10k miles on the ps5's I expected better from them back PS4S', Conti 7's or Goodyears next.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Finglonga on 23 March 2024, 19:45

New 4.5inch tailpipes. Perfect fit.

(https://i.imgur.com/sUIu1kw.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/q4aeIod.jpg)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rowlers on 24 March 2024, 14:19

Quote from: Finglonga on 23 March 2024, 19:45

New 4.5inch tailpipes. Perfect fit.

(https://i.imgur.com/sUIu1kw.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/q4aeIod.jpg)

Very nice. Are they slip on? Mine should be here in a couple of days...

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Finglonga on 24 March 2024, 19:41

They slip on to the Cobra Sport Exhaust, not the OEM it has a 2.5inch inlet on the tailpipes.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: rowlers on 26 March 2024, 15:45

Exhaust tips fitted.
(https://i.postimg.cc/BQK8Xrrc/PXL-20240326-135348665-3.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/jLRq1FdL)

(https://i.postimg.cc/L47Y49b8/PXL-20240326-140012094-2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/s1YDwrzk)

I need to shift my back box a little as it's not fully centred following the res delete fitting.
I'm also going to spin the bolt around so that it is up top out of sight.
Tips are excellent quality and fit really nicely. Pleased with them

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: P6GTD on 05 April 2024, 18:32

Today I had my new Royal steering wheel fitted.

A thing of great beauty. If you had ever told me I would be doing this one day I wouldn’t have believed you.

Can’t change the car now!!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: willni on 06 April 2024, 08:30

Quote from: P6GTD on 05 April 2024, 18:32

Today I had my new Royal steering wheel fitted.

A thing of great beauty. If you had ever told me I would be doing this one day I wouldn’t have believed you.

Can’t change the car now!!!

It's such a small thing but really improves the interior and definitely more comfortable with the thicker wheel!

Wee bit of Koch Chemie Pol Star or Greenstar when it's getting quite dirty keeps it like new  :wink:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: P6GTD on 06 April 2024, 10:46

Thanks for the cleaning tip. Will keep a note.

When idly looking in a Mk8 at dealers I noticed it has a nice wheel. I think that’s what tipped me over!

As has been commented before it’s a shame VW didn’t do same for the 7/7.5.

Of course the argument has been put on this forum that if VW included all the nice wee touches worthy of such an expensive hatchback it would price itself out of the market.

If that’s the case, how does it now work for the Mk8 wheel??

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: P6GTD on 06 April 2024, 10:48

PS ….. the car definitely feels faster with the new wheel ….. or is it my enthusiasm????? :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: oryx3dr on 06 April 2024, 20:46

Picked up my new TCR back box this afternoon from a fellow forum member, car is due its service so going to kill two birds with one stone and get it fitted at the same time next week 👌🏻

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Al1040 on 07 April 2024, 11:45

Quote from: P6GTD on 06 April 2024, 10:48

PS ….. the car definitely feels faster with the new wheel ….. or is it my enthusiasm????? :whistle:

You really need to show us some pics of your performance enhancer!!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: P6GTD on 07 April 2024, 17:19

In view of events in Westminster that might be unwise of me!

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 07 April 2024, 18:07

Quote from: P6GTD on 07 April 2024, 17:19

In view of events in Westminster that might be unwise of me!

 :grin: :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Al1040 on 07 April 2024, 18:13

 :evil: :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: oryx3dr on 09 April 2024, 18:46

TCR back box fitted today, definitely not as loud as I was hoping for but hoping with the centre res deleted too it'll sound a lot better

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Exonian on 09 April 2024, 18:55

At least the deer will hear you coming once that’s all done Oryx!  :whistle:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: oryx3dr on 09 April 2024, 19:04

Quote from: Exonian on 09 April 2024, 18:55

At least the deer will hear you coming once that’s all done Oryx!  :whistle:

That's how I'm selling it to my partner as well  :grin:

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Toeman on 11 April 2024, 18:22

Got the Brescia tidied up on the car was fed up looking at the dreaded white worm  got the diamond cut finish removed and the faces powder coated keeping the rest  similar to Orem look
(https://i.postimg.cc/TwGqfTJP/1-A432-F9-F-0-BF4-4-A1-C-B8-A6-D3213-F042-D05.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/CZPf4Tty)

(https://i.postimg.cc/QNJYByFP/414584-B4-6-CDE-4-EAE-A25-D-6-C6-E875-B7063.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/DmmPH5dd)

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 11 April 2024, 19:09

They look superb - where did you get them done?

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Toeman on 11 April 2024, 19:23

A place called autoworx in lurgan   He’s flat out at the minute he was saying

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Adam T7 on 12 April 2024, 05:36

Pity he’s not more local to Manchester, though could be useful when visiting the in-laws😄

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 12 April 2024, 19:54

Mine passed it's MoT today and had an aircon service. They also checked the sunroof drains which were fine. Will get the krytox out soon and lubricate the seals.

Title: Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
Post by: Watts on 14 April 2024, 17:11

Today I've been trying to sort out a few stonechips that had started going rusty on the bonnet. Unfortunately Halfords don't do Oryx white so will have to order some. In the meantime, I've treated the rust and once dried coated in vaseline as a temporary measure to keep the weather off.