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Title: My 2016 GTI
Post by: _baz on 12 June 2016, 19:13
Hi,

New here but thought I would get a Members ride thread up to share my experiences with my MK7.

Its Carbon Steel Grey (ordered Pure White but had a change of heart just before the build week was confirmed and switched to Grey)
5 Door
DSG
Non-PP
being a 2016 model it came with the MIB2, Winter pack, Xenons etc etc.. so the only option box I ticked was the App Connect so I can listen to Spotify and use my iPhone easily from the HU.

Picked it up fresh from the Dealer in January:

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/01/11/6318415e878020ab9223b2522b41eb6a.jpg)

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/01/11/8d6a93dbcfcf0ff8866411341c27db0f.jpg)

Since then Ive just been keeping it clean (which is a task in itself)

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160123/3470467d92029aa2cd162c98c2c3c70b.jpg)

Quick interior shot from the queue to Ultimate Dubs

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160321/951e93ddf588cca9392f4ffd016beb12.jpg)

Switched up the GTI badges with some skins from Badgeskins

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160308/b43e9c059b3bfbaae449d2699cfa2790.jpg)

Then I added some rear mudflaps ( I know, its a marmite thing but I wanted to try and keep the hatch cleaner for longer)
Also test fitted the 20mm H&R spacers which will be going on once I lower the car. I also have a set of 10mm for the front.

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160321/953704dfff02f2f5afc389c2f22f00f1.jpg)

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160323/6351c7afb1b4b0b4f5eaa44f864476e9.jpg)

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160323/5105582e4191ebf084d97a0ff6107546.jpg)

Eventually I want to remove the front plate and have a the front end smooth US style but for now I got some (most probably rather illegal) Tinted plates for shows

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160608/b6ec9ee49bd7b50b63b4fb786720ab5f.jpg)

Also, Last week I couldn't wait any longer and bit the bullet and ordered VWR Springs from Awesome:

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160608/7ba98ce391460a3d13547af760c961e4.jpg)

Springs are due to be fitted by GRM in Northampton next month and I can't wait to be rid of that wheel gap !

Next on the list will be wheels. I have a set of 19" HRE's from my A4 sat in the shed that I need to sell and then I'll be on the look out for something OEM and 19"

Thanks for reading


Title: Re: My 2016 GTI
Post by: _baz on 13 June 2016, 21:26

Few of my previous projects :


Bora TDI :-

(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6208/6112615491_585dc82e06_b.jpg)

MK4 Estate:-

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8333/8087762697_ca0076e134_b.jpg)

B7 Avant :-

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/491/19261674230_6b18e02c7f_b.jpg)
Title: Re: My 2016 GTI
Post by: _baz on 19 July 2016, 20:59
VWR Springs and spacers fitted last week :

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8868/28364668136_1d034db265_b.jpg)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8824/28319056471_bfdd8a3365_b.jpg)
Title: Re: My 2016 GTI
Post by: chadders on 04 August 2016, 21:48
Looks lovely, absolutely love that colour!
Title: Re: My 2016 GTI
Post by: Oli_F on 05 September 2016, 21:57
Looks amazing, my Carbon GTD arrives next week. Where did you get the R springs from, i need a set of them!
Title: Re: My 2016 GTI
Post by: _baz on 21 October 2016, 19:08
Looks amazing, my Carbon GTD arrives next week. Where did you get the R springs from, i need a set of them!

Hope you are enjoying your GTD !

My VWR springs came from Awesome GTI via their eBay store ( a few quid cheaper)
Title: Re: My 2016 GTI
Post by: juggler on 23 January 2017, 16:34
Hi. Nice car.

You having any issues with Spotify and App connect?
Title: Re: My 2016 GTI
Post by: Hagreed on 06 November 2017, 17:58
mate, you've got a piece of pearl. But I'm bit confused about the color. Is it black or black rubin?
Title: Re: My 2016 GTI
Post by: SRGTD on 06 November 2017, 19:00
mate, you've got a piece of pearl. But I'm bit confused about the color. Is it black or black rubin?

If it’s the same car as the one at the beginning of this tread it’s Carbon Grey. The car is in the shade in the most recent pictures (from July this year) which make it look darker than it really is.