« previous next »
Pages: 1 [2] 3 4 ... 7

Author Topic: Does the MK4 Golf GTi 1.8T have a quick clear windscreen  (Read 12825 times)

Offline Ivor Mk4 Turbo

  • Forum addict
  • *
  • Posts: 4,576
  • 2014 PP GTi Manual
Re: Does the MK4 Golf GTi 1.8T have a quick clear windscreen
« Reply #10 on: 20 December 2008, 22:49 »
Quote from: Steve_PD on 20 December 2008, 22:35
Quote from: Evil 8 Ball on 20 December 2008, 22:26
Yeah heated. Ah, shame. :sad:

One of the things I'm looking for on my next car. Fed up of mine misting up all the time.



IIRC its only fords and volvos with heated windscreens.
If you got air conditioning it takes the moisture out the air which in turn dis mists the windows

Yes, they do demist quicker with a/c, but a heated front screen would definitely win, LOL.  Just remember how quick your rear screen is ready compared to the (a/c'd) front!  :D
Logged
Current Car:- 2014 GTI PP manual, white.

Make way for..... 'The Silver Bullet'! 227 bhp, KO3-S'd AGU, R-TECH Spec 2 map 8), Forge 007P, Blueflame Turbo-back, Eibach -30mm's, YellowStuff front/RedStuff rear pads, Goodridge braided lines, TT Short-shifter, R32 Dogbone, TT W/B bushes, Forge TIP, G60 fly/VR6 clutch, 5.5 ltr washer bottle,

Car now for sale >>> http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=140614.0

Offline Ivor Mk4 Turbo

  • Forum addict
  • *
  • Posts: 4,576
  • 2014 PP GTi Manual
Re: Does the MK4 Golf GTi 1.8T have a quick clear windscreen
« Reply #11 on: 20 December 2008, 22:51 »
The a/c air is always colder than the 'normal' air on any temperature.  As I said before, the a/c demists quick, but it doesn't melt ice quickly!
Logged
Current Car:- 2014 GTI PP manual, white.

Make way for..... 'The Silver Bullet'! 227 bhp, KO3-S'd AGU, R-TECH Spec 2 map 8), Forge 007P, Blueflame Turbo-back, Eibach -30mm's, YellowStuff front/RedStuff rear pads, Goodridge braided lines, TT Short-shifter, R32 Dogbone, TT W/B bushes, Forge TIP, G60 fly/VR6 clutch, 5.5 ltr washer bottle,

Car now for sale >>> http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=140614.0

Offline bobbarley

  • Serious forum addict
  • *
  • Posts: 7,620
  • I'm kind of a big deal...
Re: Does the MK4 Golf GTi 1.8T have a quick clear windscreen
« Reply #12 on: 20 December 2008, 22:52 »
I need to get my AC sorted.
Logged

Offline richw911

  • 10k hero
  • *
  • Posts: 18,673
  • The Linkmeister and an OEM Freak.
Re: Does the MK4 Golf GTi 1.8T have a quick clear windscreen
« Reply #13 on: 20 December 2008, 22:53 »
Get a mk4 1.8T or TDI 130/150 and a remap - You will love it  :evil:
Logged

MKIV Mod Squad™ a part of the headlight police.

Offline richw911

  • 10k hero
  • *
  • Posts: 18,673
  • The Linkmeister and an OEM Freak.
Re: Does the MK4 Golf GTi 1.8T have a quick clear windscreen
« Reply #14 on: 20 December 2008, 22:57 »
Logged

MKIV Mod Squad™ a part of the headlight police.

Offline bobbarley

  • Serious forum addict
  • *
  • Posts: 7,620
  • I'm kind of a big deal...
Re: Does the MK4 Golf GTi 1.8T have a quick clear windscreen
« Reply #15 on: 20 December 2008, 23:00 »
Hmm, £40 from Halfords, but no guarantee.  Or £86.25 (not to be exact or anything! :P) from Awesome, with a free check up to ensure it will successfully work.

I guess the garage option would win, the free check up beforehand and all that.
Logged

Blazing Storm

  • Guest
Re: Does the MK4 Golf GTi 1.8T have a quick clear windscreen
« Reply #16 on: 20 December 2008, 23:04 »
Not bothered about ice - some warm water will do the job there. Sounds like A/C is all I need then.

Thanks for all the input guys, very much appreciated. :smiley:

Rich, I would only go for a MK4 with a 1.8T engine. I'm not interested in the diesel engines as they cost about £200 more for me to insure and cost more to buy. I'm more of a petrol head anyway.

If I do buy one first on my list of some decent suspension and then a remap.
Logged

Offline Rhyso

  • Global Moderator
  • Sir Postalot
  • *****
  • Posts: 26,729
Re: Does the MK4 Golf GTi 1.8T have a quick clear windscreen
« Reply #17 on: 20 December 2008, 23:06 »
don't forget that A/C DOES NOT WORK if the outside temperature is under 5 degrees  :nerd:
Logged

Blazing Storm

  • Guest
Re: Does the MK4 Golf GTi 1.8T have a quick clear windscreen
« Reply #18 on: 20 December 2008, 23:08 »
So my 6:20 am drives to the gym when it's -2 outside mean I can't de-mist the windows? :cry:
Logged

Offline Steve_PD

  • Serious forum addict
  • *
  • Posts: 7,151
  • Cruising around in a Land Cruiser
Re: Does the MK4 Golf GTi 1.8T have a quick clear windscreen
« Reply #19 on: 20 December 2008, 23:08 »
Quote from: Evil 8 Ball on 20 December 2008, 23:04
Not bothered about ice - some warm water will do the job there. Sounds like A/C is all I need then.

Thanks for all the input guys, very much appreciated. :smiley:

Rich, I would only go for a MK4 with a 1.8T engine. I'm not interested in the diesel engines as they cost about £200 more for me to insure and cost more to buy. I'm more of a petrol head anyway.

If I do buy one first on my list of some decent suspension and then a remap.

Dont forget brakes, as I've found out standard ones are sh!t on a remapped golf
Logged
I often wonder why people never expect sarcastic comments from me - they're the only reason I speak...
Pages: 1 [2] 3 4 ... 7
« previous next »