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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: VWKev on 16 July 2009, 22:46

Title: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: VWKev on 16 July 2009, 22:46
Might be a worthwhile idea having this thread up, so that when everyone gets their cars or for the people that have their cars already they have a place to keep all of their mods and add-on idea's for the MK6 that they may be buying.

I'll start off with these little babies, a nice quiet classy touch.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-MK5-6-SKODA-GTI-R32-RLine-GT-VRS-ST-ST-SEAT-INSERTS_W0QQitemZ290331754785QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item43991f0121&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C72%3A1683%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: FroGTI on 17 July 2009, 08:59
Lol, I have just bought a pair of these off German eBay. TBH, I was pretty skeptical about the quality before I ordered, but I thought they would make a nice change from the usual kickplates on the door sills and I could always bin them seeing as how cheap they are. They arrived the other day and... wow, they are really good quality. Thick brushed aluminium and they actually look OEM (which is a must for me). The only slight problem is that there is no adhesive tape supplied, so I will probably have to use SuperGlue, or else the tape will be invisible through the lettering. Still worthwhile, though, IMO :)
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: R32UK on 17 July 2009, 09:32
They were made by a user on the mk5 forum...  :grin:

Became so popular that he started to produce and sell them online :wink:


p.s. little bit of blu tac did the job for me
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: FroGTI on 17 July 2009, 09:41
They were made by a user on the mk5 forum...  :grin:

Became so popular that he started to produce and sell them online :wink:


p.s. little bit of blu tac did the job for me

BluTac sounds good, thanks :) Just wondering: do they scratch your hands while you pump the lever (I'm talking about raising the driver's seat here, in case you missed the start of the conversation! ;))
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: R32UK on 17 July 2009, 09:53
They were made by a user on the mk5 forum...  :grin:

Became so popular that he started to produce and sell them online :wink:


p.s. little bit of blu tac did the job for me

BluTac sounds good, thanks :) Just wondering: do they scratch your hands while you pump the lever (I'm talking about raising the driver's seat here, in case you missed the start of the conversation! ;))

not as far as im aware, must check to see if they are still even there :huh:. Do add a nice subtle touch as you open the front doors though :smiley:

I know a few others used red sticky tape so the sections between the lettering were then red in true gti fashion :wink:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: FroGTI on 17 July 2009, 12:06
I know a few others used red sticky tape so the sections between the lettering were then red in true gti fashion :wink:

Oh wow, and I thought I was nerdy :) Thanks for the tip!
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: VWKev on 17 July 2009, 13:49
What else are you guys planning to add ?

Mats for me for sure, and my maybes are door sills and foot rest.
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: FroGTI on 17 July 2009, 17:13
What else are you guys planning to add ?

Mats for me for sure, and my maybes are door sills and foot rest.

I like very subtle - almost invisible - mods. I would most love to find a bright white/xenon-look replacement for the weird H15 DRL bulb at the front, as the stock bulbs are really yellow. I will probably also get an OEM bootliner and maybe some luxury mats if I can find some nice ones, but that's about it, unless I go for a remap later on.
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: gossa on 17 July 2009, 17:24
What else are you guys planning to add ?

Mats for me for sure, and my maybes are door sills and foot rest.

I like very subtle - almost invisible - mods. I would most love to find a bright white/xenon-look replacement for the weird H15 DRL bulb at the front, as the stock bulbs are really yellow. I will probably also get an OEM bootliner and maybe some luxury mats if I can find some nice ones, but that's about it, unless I go for a remap later on.

You can turn the DRL's off but once they are off they cannot be activated again (according to a loval tuner with VAG.COM). Replace the sidelight bulbs with Philips Blue Vision and drive around with those on instead. i think it will be a long time before an aftermarket H15 comes out. Also fit Bluevision for headlamps and fogs, nice look.  As for the remap.........
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: gizzywizzy on 17 July 2009, 18:01
Yeah I ordered some of those seat inserts from rich351golf on e-bay.  I've seen a post on mark5 forum where someone used red insulating tape under the letters to make them red and double sided tape.

There's a pic of them and they look stunning.
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: FroGTI on 17 July 2009, 18:19
Hmm, must try and dig out that pic...
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: gossa on 17 July 2009, 18:26
just search 'seat inserts' and you'll see the pics with red.  just ordered some!
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: keelaw on 17 July 2009, 20:21
will this invalidate my warranty?   :smug:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: VWKev on 31 July 2009, 21:26
anyone got anything planned yet ?

I see the GTI badges are getting popular, I've ordered mine tonight.

Just need to find some nice bespoke gti mats, preferably with red stitching.
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: gc76 on 01 August 2009, 22:20
Do I need to tell my insurance company??
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: Jkctr on 01 August 2009, 22:28
Matts? Thats not a mod  :laugh:

Remaps, exhausts, wheels etc are mods  :cool:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: VWKev on 02 August 2009, 01:56
Great place for GTI mats here. Nice Red rim round the mats too.

http://www.justmatz.co.uk
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: VWKev on 02 August 2009, 02:16
http://www.autostyle.co.uk

These guys seem to be good and claim to be one of the best.

10% discount too for being a forum member.
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: gc76 on 02 August 2009, 08:45
Matts? Thats not a mod  :laugh:

Remaps, exhausts, wheels etc are mods  :cool:

I should have put a smiley face at the end to show it was a bit of humor  :smiley:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: VWKev on 23 September 2009, 16:10
Anyone got anything else planned for their cars ?
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: jdjd on 23 September 2009, 16:13
Anyone got anything else planned for their cars ?

Ive sprayed my sideskirts white. Had a dirty plastic color down the sides. same as that round the exhaust. Perhaps the tools at VW added it with the mudguards i didn't want. However looks the sh!t now. Will post photo's up soon
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: VWKev on 23 September 2009, 16:26
Anyone got anything else planned for their cars ?

Ive sprayed my sideskirts white. Had a dirty plastic color down the sides. same as that round the exhaust. Perhaps the tools at VW added it with the mudguards i didn't want. However looks the sh!t now. Will post photo's up soon

Cool, please do.

Someone posted a great set of mats on another thread but I cant find them for the life of me, think it was ones with red stitching round the edges.
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: GrantUK on 23 September 2009, 18:01
Anyone got anything else planned for their cars ?

Only 1 thing on the cards - a Milltek catback, which hopefully should be arriving next Friday!

Quote from: jdjd
Ive sprayed my sideskirts white. Had a dirty plastic color down the sides. same as that round the exhaust. Perhaps the tools at VW added it with the mudguards i didn't want. However looks the sh!t now. Will post photo's up soon

Looking forward to the pics mate
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: FroGTI on 23 September 2009, 18:56
However looks sh!t now.

I would be interested to see your pix. Did you colour-code the rear diffuser as well?
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: howlingmoon on 28 September 2009, 22:56
Hi, just managed to get these pics tonight with the red rimmed mats I got with my GTI...

(http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae63/karakaeda/DSC02803.jpg)

(http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae63/karakaeda/DSC02808.jpg)
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: VWKev on 28 September 2009, 23:47
Hi, just managed to get these pics tonight with the red rimmed mats I got with my GTI...

(http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae63/karakaeda/DSC02803.jpg)

(http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae63/karakaeda/DSC02808.jpg)

Are they available to buy ?
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: keelaw on 28 September 2009, 23:53

hmm - not sure... the mats look very light, almost grey, vs the rest of the trim.  perhaps the flash too bright?

Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: FroGTI on 29 September 2009, 07:20
Are they available to buy ?

Yes, they are available as an accessory. Not to my personal taste, however, a little OTT, IMHO (no offence) :smiley:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: gossa on 29 September 2009, 12:44
Those mats looks LHD specific though?
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: p3asa on 29 September 2009, 12:50
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(http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae63/karakaeda/DSC02803.jpg)

Are they available to buy ?

According to the car specs they should still come as standard!!
http://cdn.volkswagen.co.uk/assets/common/pdf/pricelists/golf-gti-vi-pricelist.pdf (http://cdn.volkswagen.co.uk/assets/common/pdf/pricelists/golf-gti-vi-pricelist.pdf)
Chin them and see what they say.
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: howlingmoon on 29 September 2009, 18:16

hmm - not sure... the mats look very light, almost grey, vs the rest of the trim.  perhaps the flash too bright?



Yeah, the flash was a little too bright... but its not that light grey in reality. Looks fine naturally and I like the GTI logo in red. It blends with the plastic bits which is grey as well. And yes you can order them from your stealers.

And yes its for LHD configuration since I am in the Netherlands...

HM

Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: VWKev on 29 September 2009, 23:35
Ok, its not a mod, but I like these...

http://www.justmatz.co.uk/proddetail.php?prod=GTIKeyring

http://www.justmatz.co.uk/proddetail.php?prod=BlueWhiteVWKeyring
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: golfgti5 on 30 September 2009, 10:51
Has someone orderd this part number allready; 5K0 945 094 R  ???

(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/ronzuid/1-2.jpg)

(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/ronzuid/3-2.jpg)

(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/ronzuid/2-3.jpg)
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: GrantUK on 30 September 2009, 11:06
Has someone orderd this part number allready; 5K0 945 094 R  ???

(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/ronzuid/1-2.jpg)


Want.
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: FroGTI on 30 September 2009, 11:11
Has someone orderd this part number allready; 5K0 945 094 R  ???


Sh!t, you found the part number!! :smiley: Going to dealer straight after lunch to find out cost & order :drool: :drool:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: golfgti5 on 30 September 2009, 11:53
I heard that they are not Plug & Play, you need some kind of a adapter (don't now how you call that in Englisch) to connect...........i cannot confirm that.
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: mac7 on 30 September 2009, 12:51
The computer might show blown bulbs if the current drawn by the LED's is less. I'm sure VAG-COM can address that.

That's if they become available for RHD cars, of course. Otherwise you'll be swapping the fog and reverse lamps over.
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: FroGTI on 30 September 2009, 12:52
I heard that they are not Plug & Play, you need some kind of a adapter (don't now how you call that in Englisch) to connect...........i cannot confirm that.

OK, thanks for the warning. I'm going to my dealer in a few minutes to see about the price, but knowing them, they won't be able to confirm whether or not you need an adapter (I enjoy showing them that I know more about the lates VW accessories than they do, though, lol :smiley:)
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: VWKev on 30 September 2009, 12:57
These have to be an added extra at cost when they appear on the configurator etc, if VW charge for a flat tyre indicator now, then they are gonna charge for these.
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: FroGTI on 30 September 2009, 13:55
Just back from the dealer and - surprise, surprise - they don't have the reference number on their database yet :sad: The standard lights are about £200 for all four parts, but he couldn't tell me how much the LEDs would be (I would guess about £250-270). He said that VAG COM could probably sort out any OBC glitches associated with the LEDs.

Disappointed :cry:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: golfgti5 on 30 September 2009, 14:03
I read om motortalk.de that the connection will not fit, that's why we need an adapter........
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: FroGTI on 30 September 2009, 14:05
You're probably right, my dealer doesn't really seem to be up to speed on brand new stuff like this :sad:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: mac7 on 30 September 2009, 14:47
The thread on motortalk.de does suggest a wiring loom adapter will be needed... it also suggests that the LED's will be standard fit on GTI/GTD from build week 45 onwards - in Germany anyway.
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: gossa on 30 September 2009, 14:51
They are sweet but is there anything really wrong with the standard ones? I'm all for mods but this ones seems of little return for the cost?
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: rjwojcik on 30 September 2009, 14:56
The thread on motortalk.de does suggest a wiring loom adapter will be needed... it also suggests that the LED's will be standard fit on GTI/GTD from build week 45 onwards - in Germany anyway.

Ooooooo, mines week 48, here's hoping  :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: simonpolly on 30 September 2009, 15:07
Are there any pictures or videos of the mk6 with the LEDs on anywhere ?
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: VWKev on 30 September 2009, 15:08
They are sweet but is there anything really wrong with the standard ones? I'm all for mods but this ones seems of little return for the cost?

Nothing at all wrong with the standard ones. But for the price, which is little over the cost of a flat tyre indicator, I know which one Id rather have.
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: VWKev on 30 September 2009, 15:10
Are there any pictures or videos of the mk6 with the LEDs on anywhere ?

Only ones I've seen off the top of my head are the GTI Worthersee and the R.
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: golfgti5 on 30 September 2009, 15:11
Are there any pictures or videos of the mk6 with the LEDs on anywhere ?


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3D2vVvHv18 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3D2vVvHv18)
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: golfgti5 on 30 September 2009, 15:13
After visiting IAA Frankfurt it seems that there are 2 different LED taillights.

On the R20 they were much darker, more black.............maybe that's why you have an "K" or an "R" at the end of the part number..........
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: simonpolly on 30 September 2009, 15:17
can you but them now ?
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: VWKev on 30 September 2009, 15:21
can you but them now ?

Dont think we can in the UK yet.
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: VWKev on 30 September 2009, 15:26
Are there any pictures or videos of the mk6 with the LEDs on anywhere ?


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3D2vVvHv18 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3D2vVvHv18)

closer shots here...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoaDBL0ImP4&NR=1
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: golfgti5 on 30 September 2009, 15:28
Maybe you understand German, they say it comes from week 45;

http://www.golf-6.com/golf-vi/673-golf-gti-mit-led-frankfurt-iia-09-a.html (http://www.golf-6.com/golf-vi/673-golf-gti-mit-led-frankfurt-iia-09-a.html)
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: VWKev on 30 September 2009, 15:30
When I get my car, am I able to go back to the garage when they are available and get them fitted ? If so, how much would that cost ?
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: golfgti5 on 30 September 2009, 15:31
When I get my car, am I able to go back to the garage when they are available and get them fitted ? If so, how much would that cost ?

German forums say 300 to 350 euro.............
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: VWKev on 30 September 2009, 15:32
When I get my car, am I able to go back to the garage when they are available and get them fitted ? If so, how much would that cost ?

German forums say 300 to 350 euro.............

Is that parts and labour ?
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: FroGTI on 30 September 2009, 15:33
After visiting IAA Frankfurt it seems that there are 2 different LED taillights.

On the R20 they were much darker, more black.............maybe that's why you have an "K" or an "R" at the end of the part number..........

Curiouser and curiouser... Must get to the bottom of this. €300-350 fitted seems about right to me. They look sweeeet :drool:

(http://www.uniboard.ch/attachments/00000006436/VW%20Golf%20VI%20GTI%20Street%20Concept%20Car%202009%20white%2005.bmp)
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: VWKev on 30 September 2009, 15:36
After visiting IAA Frankfurt it seems that there are 2 different LED taillights.

On the R20 they were much darker, more black.............maybe that's why you have an "K" or an "R" at the end of the part number..........

Curiouser and curiouser... Must get to the bottom of this. €300-350 fitted seems about right to me.

Will get them myself then. If its anymore than £300 I wont bother.
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: FroGTI on 30 September 2009, 15:39
Don't forget you'll need 'RHD lights' in the UK, otherwise the fog light will be on the wrong side.
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: matchboy on 30 September 2009, 15:47
does anyone else not think this is all a bit of a con?  having only picked my car up earlier this month its now clear that from build week 45 they will have different (and better) lights at the back - surely the dealer should have told me this when i ordered/should be retrofitting these for free for me when they're available?
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: VWKev on 30 September 2009, 15:48
does anyone else not think this is all a bit of a con?  having only picked my car up earlier this month its now clear that from build week 45 they will have different (and better) lights at the back - surely the dealer should have told me this when i ordered/should be retrofitting these for free for me when they're available?

Course it is mate, but we cant do diddly squat about it.
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: matchboy on 30 September 2009, 15:53
i don't know whether cause its hot in my office, but i'm f7cking outraged at this.  i don't give a toss about keyless entry and ignition (i prefer having a key) but those lights are a marked improvement on the only 5 month old mk6 gti lights.  how can they justify changing them so quickly?  why not do it from the start?  i feel conned and f7cking livid.  do we know when these are available to get fitted as i'm gonna try and get my dealer to do it for free.  i didn't pay 27k for it to be out of date after less than a month!!   :angry:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: VWKev on 30 September 2009, 16:02
i don't know whether cause its hot in my office, but i'm f7cking outraged at this.  i don't give a toss about keyless entry and ignition (i prefer having a key) but those lights are a marked improvement on the only 5 month old mk6 gti lights.  how can they justify changing them so quickly?  why not do it from the start?  i feel conned and f7cking livid.  do we know when these are available to get fitted as i'm gonna try and get my dealer to do it for free.  i didn't pay 27k for it to be out of date after less than a month!!   :angry:

I know how you feel, I aint even got mine yet and its out of date  :grin:

Give your dealer a ring and go nuts at him, they may give you a discount ? Or Phone VW customer care and see what they say. Then let us know what they say.
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: matchboy on 30 September 2009, 16:07

I know how you feel, I aint even got mine yet and its out of date  :grin:

Give your dealer a ring and go nuts at him, they may give you a discount ? Or Phone VW customer care and see what they say. Then let us know what they say.

 :grin: its outrageous!

do you know what i'm gonna do that.  i want a discount at the bare minimum.  then the missus can buy me them as a christmas present  :cool:

do you have the number for VW customer care?
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: simonpolly on 30 September 2009, 16:19
 :laugh: tell them i want some too :grin:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: matchboy on 30 September 2009, 16:25
:laugh: tell them i want some too :grin:

i will!  i'll be asking them how they plan to provide aftercare to their existing mk 6 GTI owners that have been mugged off after only 5 months!!  i demand a recall from VW!! :angry:  :laugh:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: simonpolly on 30 September 2009, 16:28
Me too :grin: and i want some gti mats :grin:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: VWKev on 30 September 2009, 16:30

I know how you feel, I aint even got mine yet and its out of date  :grin:

Give your dealer a ring and go nuts at him, they may give you a discount ? Or Phone VW customer care and see what they say. Then let us know what they say.

 :grin: its outrageous!

do you know what i'm gonna do that.  i want a discount at the bare minimum.  then the missus can buy me them as a christmas present  :cool:

do you have the number for VW customer care?

VW Customer Care
0800 0833 914

Tell us what they say mate.
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: VWKev on 30 September 2009, 16:31
:laugh: tell them i want some too :grin:

i will!  i'll be asking them how they plan to provide aftercare to their existing mk 6 GTI owners that have been mugged off after only 5 months!!  i demand a recall from VW!! :angry:  :laugh:

A recall  :laugh:  That's brilliant.
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: exsigs on 30 September 2009, 16:37
On the phone to customer care now, will keep you posted......
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: matchboy on 30 September 2009, 16:39
On the phone to customer care now, will keep you posted......

sweet, cause i can't call them till later - let us know..!
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: VWKev on 30 September 2009, 16:54
Come on dude give us info, I'm refreshing my ass off here  :grin:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: mac7 on 30 September 2009, 16:55
On the phone to customer care now, will keep you posted......

They'll probably tell you the specifications are 'subject to change' - like in the brochures. Anyway, these LED's might not even become available to RHD markets. The Mk5 LED's never did - people who did retro-fit them had to take them apart and rebuild themselves.
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: matchboy on 30 September 2009, 16:56
Come on dude give us info, I'm refreshing my ass off here  :grin:

not just me then!!  :grin:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: exsigs on 30 September 2009, 17:30
Ok, just off the phone to VW customer care. The woman there had no idea (litterally as she asked me whether my Golf GTI was petrol or diesel !!), so she spoke to her colleague and they were unaware of any changes. They checked their updates from VW and theres nothing on any paperwork to suggest that the UK market is getting these lights, or keyless ignition.

Considering how daft the woman came across, I called my local stealer (Breeze VW Bournemouth) to see what they know, and they were unaware of any changes either.

They did comment that build week 45 is around the same time that the Golf R goes into production so there could be some confusion. They also commented that the cost of the R would be circa £25k before extras ....which makes me ask why I brought the GTI !!

Hope this helps,

Regards
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: matchboy on 30 September 2009, 19:05
Ok, just off the phone to VW customer care. The woman there had no idea (litterally as she asked me whether my Golf GTI was petrol or diesel !!), so she spoke to her colleague and they were unaware of any changes. They checked their updates from VW and theres nothing on any paperwork to suggest that the UK market is getting these lights, or keyless ignition.
Considering how daft the woman came across, I called my local stealer (Breeze VW Bournemouth) to see what they know, and they were unaware of any changes either.
They did comment that build week 45 is around the same time that the Golf R goes into production so there could be some confusion. They also commented that the cost of the R would be circa £25k before extras ....which makes me ask why I brought the GTI !!
Hope this helps,
Regards


thanks for the update dude. i feel a bit better now as i was well hacked off with that light situ.  sounds like a right moron on the phone though lol.  as for the golf r being 25k, that is balls, its gonna be 28k min imo - your dealer is talking sh1te  :laugh:

cheers for the info!
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: VWKev on 30 September 2009, 19:38
Ta for the info.  :smiley:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: gossa on 30 September 2009, 23:08
Calm down ladies.  Of course there is always something better 'just around the corner' and there will always be people that 'just bought before the new one' but that's life otherwise nothing would progress.....

I personally like my lights, not that fussed about them to be honest.....
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: Hairy Porter on 01 October 2009, 00:00
25K for the R?
Put my name down.
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: Snoopy on 01 October 2009, 20:17
You won't get anywere with VW customer service complaining about the LED lights its normal for VW to change spec every 6 months or so, they did just that with the mk5 GTI, removed things added new etc, etc. They may even just say to you its a change to co-inside with the price rise.
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: VWKev on 01 October 2009, 20:27
If they come out for RHD then I'll defo be getting the LED upgrade.
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: Chris-White on 01 October 2009, 22:58
(http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c124/StePolo/mrk6GTI.jpg)

win.
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: VWKev on 01 October 2009, 23:44
(http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c124/StePolo/mrk6GTI.jpg)

win.

Dont like the alloys and it doesnt have xenons. Not a win for me.
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: FroGTI on 02 October 2009, 06:42
Why is the owner using his GTI to carry 300kg of cement around?
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: matchboy on 02 October 2009, 09:03
i'm all for bigger alloys but as frog said it looks like the klumps are sitting in the car.  the wheels don't fit properly in the arches.  plus agree with kev - no xenons = not right.
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: FroGTI on 02 October 2009, 12:08
i'm all for bigger alloys but as frog said it looks like the klumps are sitting in the car.  the wheels don't fit properly in the arches.  plus agree with kev - no xenons = not right.

... and I've just realised those are Bentley Continental wheels (or imitation, which would be even worse). Sad :rolleyes:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: matchboy on 02 October 2009, 13:23
i'm all for bigger alloys but as frog said it looks like the klumps are sitting in the car.  the wheels don't fit properly in the arches.  plus agree with kev - no xenons = not right.

... and I've just realised those are Bentley Continental wheels (or imitation, which would be even worse). Sad :rolleyes:

agreed!  bentley = chav (rich one's though, but still!)  :laugh:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: mac7 on 02 October 2009, 13:57
mmmm, big wheels  :drool:. Loading the car up with 300kg of cement only lowers the back - tried that   :laugh:

Another mod I have discovered whilst browsing a German forum is to replace your tailgate gas dampers with ones from a Skoda:

Gasdruckdämpfer p/n: 6YO 827 550 C

They are identical in shape/size/fittings to the Golf but have a slightly higher preload and will push the tailgate open when you pop it with the remote. Handy if you're at Tescos, parked far away from the door (thanks to the mums/kids/differently-abled), your hands are full of shopping and it's pouring with rain.
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: Chris-White on 02 October 2009, 14:08
bloody hell, 9 pages of discussion on some rear lights, then someone posts a pic of an actual modded mk6 and it gets called slated.

thought this was a mod thread, not a what little OEM part can i replace on my golf with another OEM part thread  :grin:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: VWKev on 02 October 2009, 14:36
bloody hell, 9 pages of discussion on some rear lights, then someone posts a pic of an actual modded mk6 and it gets called slated.

thought this was a mod thread, not a what little OEM part can i replace on my golf with another OEM part thread  :grin:

Did the very first post not give you a little hint... "mods and add-on idea's"
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: percymon on 02 October 2009, 15:25
perhaps it should read 'tasteful' mods and add-ons  :smug:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: FroGTI on 02 October 2009, 16:21
perhaps it should read 'tasteful' mods and add-ons  :smug:

Yes, or 'non-PhotoShopped' mods (see door mirrors).
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: mac7 on 02 October 2009, 16:47
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y47/mac7/e774bdaf_800_330.jpg)

just in case it hadn't been confirmed - from the vw.de Konfigurator - LED's are now standard
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: FroGTI on 02 October 2009, 16:53
How to annoy us all just before the weekend :grin:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: VWKev on 02 October 2009, 17:03
If mine got built this week, do I have a chance of the LED's being on mine ?
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: mac7 on 02 October 2009, 17:09
If mine got built this week, do I have a chance of the LED's being on mine ?

All indications are that this mod is from build week 45, i.e. Nov 2nd. And I haven't been able to confirm it is the same for RHD cars - I had a conversation with Hella in Germany and they are getting back to me next week.
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: FroGTI on 02 October 2009, 17:12
If mine got built this week, do I have a chance of the LED's being on mine ?

Doubt it, take a close look at the small print at the bottom of the volkswagen.de configurator:

"UK customers: we pretend to like you, but the reality is that we have never completely forgiven you for the thrashing you gave us in 1944. We continue to sell you our cars, but only insofar as we make money out of you. However, there is no way we are going to make a special RHD version of these LED rear lights for you, so get lost"
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: R32UK on 02 October 2009, 18:38
^^^  :grin: :grin: :grin:


Nail. Head.
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: VWKev on 02 October 2009, 18:48
 :grin:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: howlingmoon on 02 October 2009, 19:11
mmmm, big wheels  :drool:. Loading the car up with 300kg of cement only lowers the back - tried that   :laugh:

Another mod I have discovered whilst browsing a German forum is to replace your tailgate gas dampers with ones from a Skoda:

Gasdruckdämpfer p/n: 6YO 827 550 C

They are identical in shape/size/fittings to the Golf but have a slightly higher preload and will push the tailgate open when you pop it with the remote. Handy if you're at Tescos, parked far away from the door (thanks to the mums/kids/differently-abled), your hands are full of shopping and it's pouring with rain.

Good idea until your tailgate hits the lighting of your garage or other obstacles since it opens up higher than the roof of the car...
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: Fred_du_94 on 02 October 2009, 19:21
 FroGTI-> :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:


Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: Snoopy on 02 October 2009, 22:44
Just read a reply on another forum that says UK dealers have a bulletin to say there is some minor changes from build week 46.
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: VWKev on 02 October 2009, 22:47
Just read a reply on another forum that says UK dealers have a bulletin to say there is some minor changes from build week 46.

Would lights be classed as a minor change ? I'm not so sure. Ok its no Engine change or Brakes, but its still a fairly important part of the car to change, is it not ?
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: Snoopy on 02 October 2009, 23:03
Quote
" have seem a bulletin this week about build week 46 cars onwards will have "Cherry Red Taillights", however there is no picture so what that means I don't know!!
There are a couple of other changes as well, very little though tbh"
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: Aur on 02 October 2009, 23:08
mmmm, big wheels  :drool:. Loading the car up with 300kg of cement only lowers the back - tried that   :laugh:

Another mod I have discovered whilst browsing a German forum is to replace your tailgate gas dampers with ones from a Skoda:

Gasdruckdämpfer p/n: 6YO 827 550 C

They are identical in shape/size/fittings to the Golf but have a slightly higher preload and will push the tailgate open when you pop it with the remote. Handy if you're at Tescos, parked far away from the door (thanks to the mums/kids/differently-abled), your hands are full of shopping and it's pouring with rain.

Good idea until your tailgate hits the lighting of your garage or other obstacles since it opens up higher than the roof of the car...
And here was me thinking they all did it as standard.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9w9NSZypLc
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: p3asa on 02 October 2009, 23:10

And here was me thinking they all did it as standard.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9w9NSZypL



The URL contained a malformed video ID.
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: Aur on 03 October 2009, 00:00

And here was me thinking they all did it as standard.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9w9NSZypL



The URL contained a malformed video ID.
Thanks. Fixed now.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9w9NSZypLc
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: VWKev on 03 October 2009, 01:24

And here was me thinking they all did it as standard.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9w9NSZypL



The URL contained a malformed video ID.
Thanks. Fixed now.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9w9NSZypLc

 :shocked: Thats so damn sexy, I want that  :grin:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: keelaw on 03 October 2009, 01:35

used to have that on my old saloon car.

prob not safe to be standard on a golf hatchback.
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: VWKev on 03 October 2009, 01:38

used to have that on my old saloon car.

prob not safe to be standard on a golf hatchback.


Care to explain why ?
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: keelaw on 03 October 2009, 03:22

Good idea until your tailgate hits the lighting of your garage or other obstacles since it opens up higher than the roof of the car...
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: FroGTI on 03 October 2009, 07:17

Good idea until your tailgate hits the lighting of your garage or other obstacles since it opens up higher than the roof of the car...

Agreed. It looks cool, but only because nobody has it. I also have had this feature on a couple of saloon cars I've owned and, apart from 'showing off' and/or admiring it a couple of times, I never actually used it for real. They say it's for when you have your arms full of shopping, but how often does that happen and anyway your keys are invariably in your pocket, meaning you have to put the shopping down in the first place to get them out and press the button.

A tempting, but ultimately rather pointless mod, IMHO :smiley:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: keelaw on 03 October 2009, 11:17

it can be useful when you're in an airport car park, forgotten where you put your car and you want it to "put its hand up"!! :laugh:


but seriously the currrent boot release is even more pointless.  you have to lift the handle anyway to open the boot and that act unlocks it at the same time.  hence i use the standard boot release even less!


Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: Snoopy on 03 October 2009, 11:20
Just read the VW UK dealer bulletin for week 46 build weeks onwards.
LED lights are NOT listed.
What is listed that may interest you guys are.
1)cherry red rear lights for S,SE,GT
2)Needle design on the speedometer has aditional black lines round the outside of the needle this will be slowly intorduced from week 45.
3) RNS510 to include integrated voice control.
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: mac7 on 03 October 2009, 12:00
Just read the VW UK dealer bulletin for week 46 build weeks onwards.
LED lights are NOT listed.

"UK customers: we pretend to like you, but the reality is that we have never completely forgiven you for the thrashing you gave us in 1944. We continue to sell you our cars, but only insofar as we make money out of you. However, there is no way we are going to make a special RHD version of these LED rear lights for you, so get lost"

 :cry: but at least it'll be a proper 'I bought LHD LED taillights and modified them for RHD' mod.
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: VWKev on 03 October 2009, 14:08
I'm just not getting it sorry, whats the diff between a lhd light and a rhd light ?
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: Snoopy on 03 October 2009, 14:16
The fog light is on the other side.
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: VWKev on 03 October 2009, 14:27
The fog light is on the other side.

Ah ok, ta.
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: BA Baracus on 03 October 2009, 14:50
Just read the VW UK dealer bulletin for week 46 build weeks onwards.
LED lights are NOT listed.
What is listed that may interest you guys are.
1)cherry red rear lights for S,SE,GT
2)Needle design on the speedometer has aditional black lines round the outside of the needle this will be slowly intorduced from week 45.
3) RNS510 to include integrated voice control.

Cherry red rear lights has always been standard for GT model, mentioned in brochure and been on cars since first introduced.  They do look good.
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: njc850 on 05 October 2009, 10:09
Hi all
Sorry to go back over all ground, but is the boot mod easy?
IE the skoda parts, stick em on, and hey presto? Is the "sticking on" bit easy?
I rather fancy it, I trust myself to not open it where there is a low roof

All help much appreciated
Cheers
PS any idea how much they cost?
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: mac7 on 05 October 2009, 14:13
I lifted the part number from this thread on motor-talk.de.

http://www.motor-talk.de/forum/heckklappe-automatisch-oeffnen-mit-fernbedienung-es-geht-doch-t2406190.html?page=15 (http://www.motor-talk.de/forum/heckklappe-automatisch-oeffnen-mit-fernbedienung-es-geht-doch-t2406190.html?page=15)

He suggests that the skoda dampers are a direct fit. However, since I last looked there has been a lot more conversation on the subject. A bit further on in the thread, there is some uncertainty whether the p/n given has enough force to open the hatch under all temperature conditions... there is also some unanswered concern regarding the long-term effect of the additional force on the latch mechanism.

There is an alternative mod which I've seen done on the Mk5 with a couple of springs and some shrink-wrap. Can't recall where I saw it though - might have been vwvortex.com
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: njc850 on 05 October 2009, 21:03
Dammit, nowt's ever simple is it, 36 pages of discussion about it all in German!
I did a degree in it 12 years ago, and still can't work out whether its an easy job or not, or whether it'd work, or just break the boot!
When I press the boot opening key fob switch, it still seems to me that you have to manually click the boot open with the VW badge, so with that in mind I don't get how any springs could open it, but that said, am no modding genius.
I'll just stick to research for now, until someone of authority can help me, no rush, only had it a week!
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: golfgti5 on 09 October 2009, 18:04
Has someone orderd this part number allready; 5K0 945 094 R  ???

(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/ronzuid/1-2.jpg)

(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/ronzuid/3-2.jpg)

(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/ronzuid/2-3.jpg)

Germany after marked price;


Quote
Motor-talk.de
GTI/GTD

5K0 945 093 R (Links Innen) 136,85€

5K0 945 094 R (Rechts Innen) 136,85€

5K0 945 095 K (Links Außen) 142,80€

5K0 945 096 K (Rechts Außen) 142,80€


Golf R/R-Line

5K0 945 093 P (Links Innen) 136,85€

5K0 945 094 P (Rechts Innen) 136,85€

5K0 945 095 L (Links Außen) 142,80€

5K0 945 096 L (Rechts Außen) 142,80€
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: VWKev on 18 October 2009, 00:37
Guys, I'm looking for a smart set of door sills. Don't want anything chavvy, boy racer or flash. Just something smart. Can anyone point me in the right direction ?
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: gossa on 18 October 2009, 11:28
Guys, I'm looking for a smart set of door sills. Don't want anything chavvy, boy racer or flash. Just something smart. Can anyone point me in the right direction ?

I've been looking for a while, there doesn't really seem to be anything nice out there but let us know if you see anything.  Weird that VW aren't making some as i had some sweet ones in the Scirocco.
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: Exonian on 18 October 2009, 11:52
Mk5 ones will probably fit. The Golf R will have them and VW will probably do a set in their R line range of accessories. Every time I check on the VW website it says 'new accessories brochure coming soon' so hopefully the delay means more mk6 stuff being added.
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: Snoopy on 18 October 2009, 12:20
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b361/flogitg/AudioNetPhoto/088.jpg)

(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b361/flogitg/AudioNetPhoto/050.jpg)

(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b361/flogitg/AudioNetPhoto/shadowblue9705484593.jpg)


Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: keelaw on 18 October 2009, 16:44

hmm.. doesn't quite look right.  the sills aren't deep enough to carry the look off. 

Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: FroGTI on 18 October 2009, 17:50

hmm.. doesn't quite look right.  the sills aren't deep enough to carry the look off. 



Agreed, and they're also in a place where you would rarely scuff anyway. I prefer the ones that go on the plastic trim on the top, though given that part is probably only a few quid to replace, protecting it with expensive brushed aluminium plates seems a bit like overkill.
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: keelaw on 18 October 2009, 18:53

not to mention that the plastic bit is rough and not flat so you couldn't put a kick plate on it anyway... unless you wrap a bit of foil over it!  :laugh:

tbh the plastic bit does seem to get dirty quite easily, though nothing a wipe with a wet cloth won't sort.

Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: FroGTI on 18 October 2009, 19:01
Germany after marked price;

Golf R/R-Line

5K0 945 093 P (Links Innen) 136,85€

5K0 945 094 P (Rechts Innen) 136,85€

5K0 945 095 L (Links Außen) 142,80€

5K0 945 096 L (Rechts Außen) 142,80€

Thanks for the part numbers... but £500 a set?! I'm not sure if that's correct actually; when I enquired at my dealer, the stock non-LED light clusters were half that price  :huh:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: FroGTI on 18 October 2009, 19:03

not to mention that the plastic bit is rough and not flat so you couldn't put a kick plate on it anyway...

You would think so, but somebody posted pix of stick-on plates for the plastic covers a few days ago, and I thought they looked ok (but, as I said, pointlessly expensive, given the cost of the part they are supposed to protect).
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: p3asa on 19 October 2009, 22:25
Not sure if this has been mentioned but are these of any interest?
http://www.lockwoodinternational.co.uk/golf-mk6-2009-on-c660.html (http://www.lockwoodinternational.co.uk/golf-mk6-2009-on-c660.html)


(http://www.lockwoodinternational.co.uk/images/k42x_golf_mk5_4dr_gti.jpg)
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: keelaw on 19 October 2009, 22:39

Yeah googling around I saw these.  Not keen on the font they use for the "GTI". 

Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: VWKev on 19 October 2009, 22:50
Not sure if this has been mentioned but are these of any interest?
http://www.lockwoodinternational.co.uk/golf-mk6-2009-on-c660.html (http://www.lockwoodinternational.co.uk/golf-mk6-2009-on-c660.html)


(http://www.lockwoodinternational.co.uk/images/k42x_golf_mk5_4dr_gti.jpg)

I think they are the mk5 GTI ones. I hope the mk6 GTI are different. I personally wouldnt want any of that boy racer style sh!t on my sills.
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: p3asa on 19 October 2009, 22:57
Most sills would be the same apart from the writing obviously. What do you think would look smart?
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: keelaw on 19 October 2009, 23:23
just found this on the new golf r - still not really a fan since i tend to step onto the plastic bit so this would be for show only.


(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2538/4026961575_1e2e302ee0.jpg)
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: VWKev on 19 October 2009, 23:38
Most sills would be the same apart from the writing obviously. What do you think would look smart?

What Keelaw just posted, thats a smart-ish set of sills. Not the best design though.
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: FamilyDub on 20 October 2009, 13:52
I think they are the mk5 GTI ones.

Looks closer to a MKIV font. Either way it's the wrong font for a MKV or VI.  :nerd:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: percymon on 20 October 2009, 14:27
All depends what you want

If you want some style then the R ones have it, but they offer little in the way of paintwork protection
If you want protection on the cheap then Lockwood at under £30 a set are a bargain, and you have options for plain, single line or line with font.

With a 7year old and a dog clambering in i want some protection, maybe i'll just fit the lockwood rears and use paint protection film for the front sills ?
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: VWKev on 20 October 2009, 15:16
All depends what you want

If you want some style then the R ones have it, but they offer little in the way of paintwork protection
If you want protection on the cheap then Lockwood at under £30 a set are a bargain, and you have options for plain, single line or line with font.

With a 7year old and a dog clambering in i want some protection, maybe i'll just fit the lockwood rears and use paint protection film for the front sills ?

Ahh, didnt realise they will do them as a plain set. Think I will go for them.
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: Saint Steve on 20 October 2009, 18:11
Not sure if this has been mentioned but are these of any interest?
http://www.lockwoodinternational.co.uk/golf-mk6-2009-on-c660.html (http://www.lockwoodinternational.co.uk/golf-mk6-2009-on-c660.html)


(http://www.lockwoodinternational.co.uk/images/k42x_golf_mk5_4dr_gti.jpg)

I think they are the mk5 GTI ones. I hope the mk6 GTI are different. I personally wouldnt want any of that boy racer style sh!t on my sills.

Hope that wasnt aimed at the mk5 boys,You might just upset a few peeps with that comment, and no those aernt mk5 ones either :lipsrsealed:

Mk5.5 ones here

http://www.lockwoodinternational.co.uk/golf-mk6-4-door-sill-protectors-part-no-k81-more-details-i3393.html
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: VWKev on 20 October 2009, 18:33
Not sure if this has been mentioned but are these of any interest?
http://www.lockwoodinternational.co.uk/golf-mk6-2009-on-c660.html (http://www.lockwoodinternational.co.uk/golf-mk6-2009-on-c660.html)


(http://www.lockwoodinternational.co.uk/images/k42x_golf_mk5_4dr_gti.jpg)

I think they are the mk5 GTI ones. I hope the mk6 GTI are different. I personally wouldnt want any of that boy racer style sh!t on my sills.

Hope that wasnt aimed at the mk5 boys,You might just upset a few peeps with that comment, and no those aernt mk5 ones either :lipsrsealed:

Mk5.5 ones here

http://www.lockwoodinternational.co.uk/golf-mk6-4-door-sill-protectors-part-no-k81-more-details-i3393.html

They are not the mk5 ones ? Which ones are these then ? http://www.lockwoodinternational.co.uk/golf-mk5-gti-2-door-sill-protectors-part-no-k116x-more-details-i1930.html

Me upset a few peeps ? Couldnt give a rats arse even if i do. Suck it up, if not then do one.
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: matchboy on 20 October 2009, 18:55
Not sure if this has been mentioned but are these of any interest?
http://www.lockwoodinternational.co.uk/golf-mk6-2009-on-c660.html (http://www.lockwoodinternational.co.uk/golf-mk6-2009-on-c660.html)


(http://www.lockwoodinternational.co.uk/images/k42x_golf_mk5_4dr_gti.jpg)

I think they are the mk5 GTI ones. I hope the mk6 GTI are different. I personally wouldnt want any of that boy racer style sh!t on my sills.

no they are off some sh1t car like a peugeot "GTi" - don't get anything like that, the GTI has to be capitals!!
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: VWKev on 20 October 2009, 18:56
Not sure if this has been mentioned but are these of any interest?
http://www.lockwoodinternational.co.uk/golf-mk6-2009-on-c660.html (http://www.lockwoodinternational.co.uk/golf-mk6-2009-on-c660.html)


(http://www.lockwoodinternational.co.uk/images/k42x_golf_mk5_4dr_gti.jpg)

I think they are the mk5 GTI ones. I hope the mk6 GTI are different. I personally wouldnt want any of that boy racer style sh!t on my sills.

no they are off some sh1t car like a peugeot "GTi" - don't get anything like that, the GTI has to be capitals!!

Probably right dude, but they got em listed in the mk5 gti section. Looky here.. http://www.lockwoodinternational.co.uk/golf-mk5-gti-4-door-sill-protectors-part-no-k42x-more-details-i2290.html
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: matchboy on 20 October 2009, 19:01
i'm sure i had these sills on my mk 5 - my memory is so bad lol - but they were all capitals (proper ones).  they probably fit a mk 5 but i wouldn't have them as its not in capitals.  only the best for our mk 6's!!
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: Rolfe on 20 October 2009, 20:21
It was GTi on the Golf back in the day too, wasn't it?

Don't know when people started making the i a capital.

Rolfe.
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: simonpolly on 20 October 2009, 20:27
(http://i578.photobucket.com/albums/ss227/simonpolly/front-1.jpg)GTI
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: Snoopy on 20 October 2009, 20:34
It may have been GTi on pugs but on the proper VW Golf GTI's the badge was always GTI

(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b361/flogitg/GTIbadge.jpg)
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: Rolfe on 20 October 2009, 20:36
OK, I stand corrected, but I read it somewhere, it wasn't the Peugeot I was thinking about particularly.

Rolfe.
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: Snoopy on 20 October 2009, 20:45
I came across a bit abrupt in my typing style there i did not meen to be sorry  :sad: . I was just thinking it may have been Peugeot that had it in small iirc.
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: Rolfe on 20 October 2009, 21:00
Oh, it did - I kept the badge when I sent it for scrappage so I know.  But I read the lower-case i in a general discussion somewhere.

Rolfe.
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: Saint Steve on 20 October 2009, 22:14
Me upset a few peeps ? Couldnt give a rats arse even if i do. Suck it up, if not then do one.

You not doing yourself any favours, especially as people try and help on here.

Now where's Julie........

 :evil:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: VWKev on 20 October 2009, 23:02
Me upset a few peeps ? Couldnt give a rats arse even if i do. Suck it up, if not then do one.

You not doing yourself any favours, especially as people try and help on here.

Now where's Julie........

 :evil:

Hold on a min, you say I hope I'm not directing comments to the mk5 boys as that may upset them, then you post a link for mk5.5 sills ? Then in here you reply to it by saying I'm not doing myself any favours ? You sir are either f**kin retarded or a windup merchant. I'd go for a bit of both actually.

I help out anyone that needs it, thats my nature. If they dont help me then thats their choice. What I would appreciate is if you could either post something worthwhile to this thread without making yourself look f**kin stupid or run along back to the wannabe mk6 section.
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: Saint Steve on 21 October 2009, 16:01
Me upset a few peeps ? Couldnt give a rats arse even if i do. Suck it up, if not then do one.

You not doing yourself any favours, especially as people try and help on here.

Now where's Julie........

 :evil:

Hold on a min, you say I hope I'm not directing comments to the mk5 boys as that may upset them, then you post a link for mk5.5 sills ? Then in here you reply to it by saying I'm not doing myself any favours ? You sir are either f**kin retarded or a windup merchant. I'd go for a bit of both actually.

I help out anyone that needs it, thats my nature. If they dont help me then thats their choice. What I would appreciate is if you could either post something worthwhile to this thread without making yourself look f**kin stupid or run along back to the wannabe mk6 section.

Lol, i was selected as a Mk5 Moderator with Hurdy sunshine before you were even born here. So You can cut the crap with the attitude.
You seem to be the centre of all aggression on the mk6 site....hmmm i wonder why :lipsrsealed:
Sorry if it offended calling your car a mk5.5.
If it makes you feel better then a mk6 i should of refered it too.

Yes a wind up merchant i maybe, as its also called " a Sense of humour", which is obviously something you lack in abundance.

Wannabee mk6 section!!! , now what would i want with a slower and Less sort after car??. :nerd:

and you wounder why you get single'd out for half wit replys like yours.


Sorry Mr frog for intruding and to all Mk6 enthusiasts i appoligise

as you were
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: VWKev on 21 October 2009, 16:18
Me upset a few peeps ? Couldnt give a rats arse even if i do. Suck it up, if not then do one.

You not doing yourself any favours, especially as people try and help on here.

Now where's Julie........

 :evil:

Hold on a min, you say I hope I'm not directing comments to the mk5 boys as that may upset them, then you post a link for mk5.5 sills ? Then in here you reply to it by saying I'm not doing myself any favours ? You sir are either f**kin retarded or a windup merchant. I'd go for a bit of both actually.

I help out anyone that needs it, thats my nature. If they dont help me then thats their choice. What I would appreciate is if you could either post something worthwhile to this thread without making yourself look f**kin stupid or run along back to the wannabe mk6 section.

Lol, i was selected as a Mk5 Moderator with Hurdy sunshine before you were even born here. So You can cut the crap with the attitude.
You seem to be the centre of all aggression on the mk6 site....hmmm i wonder why :lipsrsealed:
Sorry if it offended calling your car a mk5.5.
If it makes you feel better then a mk6 i should of refered it too.

Yes a wind up merchant i maybe, as its also called " a Sense of humour", which is obviously something you lack in abundance.

Wannabee mk6 section!!! , now what would i want with a slower and Less sort after car??. :nerd:

and you wounder why you get single'd out for half wit replys like yours.


Sorry Mr frog for intruding and to all Mk6 enthusiasts i appoligise

as you were


I'm the center of aggression ? If thats true it because I have to put up with bawbags like yourself. Don't be sorry for intruding, just dont come f**kin back.
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: Gazdebaz on 21 October 2009, 16:21
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3515/4031584893_ca929a0a2d.jpg)
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: Saint Steve on 21 October 2009, 16:24
^^^  see i'd second that, but using Foul and abusive language never goes down very well, and wont do him any favours on here.

Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: VWKev on 21 October 2009, 16:32
^^^  see i'd second that, but using Foul and abusive language never goes down very well, and wont do him any favours on here.



Thats whats wrong with half of the people that don't have a mk6. Most come on to bait, leave little comments and basically troll the section. The people that know who will react are worse. Then when someone does react to the sh!t thats posted, its the person that reacts thats in the wrong ? You're living on another planet if you think thats the case.
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: simonpolly on 21 October 2009, 16:33
(http://i578.photobucket.com/albums/ss227/simonpolly/this-is-what-it-looks-like-funny-ra.jpg)
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: Saint Steve on 21 October 2009, 16:42
^^^^^ :laugh:

Quality Simon :smiley:


and no i dont troll, ive owned 3 mk5 GTi's and have a genuine interest on whats happening in the new mk6 on this forum.

Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: simonpolly on 21 October 2009, 16:47
You can see from the pictures of your car that you have a geniune interest in all things Vw,nice car must take alot of work to keep it looking that good.The wheels that you had sprayed will the paint chip on them ?
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: VWKev on 21 October 2009, 16:59
^^^^^ :laugh:

Quality Simon :smiley:


and no i dont troll, ive owned 3 mk5 GTi's and have a genuine interest on whats happening in the new mk6 on this forum.



You dont troll ? Why would you leave the mk5.5 comment then ? Let me guess, you'll come out with the bull excuse that it was a bit of fun and I'm taking it too seriously ?
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: Saint Steve on 21 October 2009, 17:01
cheers Simon, They were origonally Black huff's and not Monza II's,so are naturally Matt Black from Vw. Part of the Aniversary GTi offering from Germany rather then the Pescara choice in the uk.

So chipping issue shouldnt reveal nothing except more black  :smiley:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: Saint Steve on 21 October 2009, 17:03

You dont troll ? Why would you leave the mk5.5 comment then ?


It was ment as a tongue and cheek comment. Its no disrespect to the mk6 fella. just as it comically known around here :smiley:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: VWKev on 21 October 2009, 17:06

You dont troll ? Why would you leave the mk5.5 comment then ?


It was ment as a tongue and cheek comment. Its no disrespect to the mk6 fella. just as it comically known around here :smiley:

Don't worry I hear that excuse a lot. So what were the 'I hope that was not a dig at the mk5 owners' attitude comment then ? That tounge and cheek too ?
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: Saint Steve on 21 October 2009, 17:10
i read your post very quick and just read crap and mk5 in the same sentance, so i guess i just over reacted to tell you the truth, so my appoliges for that, now before i upset the mk6 moderator, best get back onto topic heading :embarassed:.

Cheers :smiley:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: nuketronic on 21 October 2009, 17:15
rabbit-fights.. sexy.

anyone noticed these yet?
discrete.. but should work...

(http://www.volkswagen-zubehoer.de/shop/images/product_images/popup_images/5K4071303.jpg) (http://www.volkswagen-zubehoer.de/shop/images/product_images/popup_images/1K9071303.jpg) (http://www.volkswagen-zubehoer.de/shop/images/product_images/popup_images/5K4071310.jpg) (http://www.volkswagen-zubehoer.de/shop/images/product_images/popup_images/5K4071310A.jpg) (http://www.volkswagen-zubehoer.de/shop/images/product_images/popup_images/5M0071310.jpg)

http://www.volkswagen-zubehoer.de/shop/index.php?cat=c69_Sport-Design-Dekor.html
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: rjwojcik on 21 October 2009, 17:41
Brown leather  :sick:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: percymon on 21 October 2009, 18:39
Just to clarify the mkvi units shown currently on the lockwood site are a first stab, they have taken numerous measurements from a mkvi car now and their revised stepped sill covers will be available at month end. Vw have lots of options but their equivalent is about four times the price of lockwood.
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: matchboy on 21 October 2009, 18:47
Part of the Aniversary GTi

that's GTI, not GTi

 :nerd:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: VWKev on 21 October 2009, 19:59
Jees, look at the price of some of them sills.  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: tac1 on 03 November 2009, 11:23
Anyone in the Leeds area? Free protectors available.
Lockwood plea as of of 10.00hrs today

we are desperately trying to find someone in the Leeds area to come and trial fit them on, we are just about ready apart from the final fit. There is a free set of sills for whoever can fill this need. If you have any contacts in Leeds with a Mk 6 Golf please get them to call us on 0113 2440070 to arrange a time.
Many thanks
Clive

Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: R32UK on 03 November 2009, 12:13
Anyone in the Leeds area? Free protectors available.
Lockwood plea as of of 10.00hrs today

we are desperately trying to find someone in the Leeds area to come and trial fit them on, we are just about ready apart from the final fit. There is a free set of sills for whoever can fill this need. If you have any contacts in Leeds with a Mk 6 Golf please get them to call us on 0113 2440070 to arrange a time.
Many thanks
Clive



Hello Clive,

where are you based and what kind of sill covers are these? thx
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: JellyCat on 03 November 2009, 14:00
I called VW customer care line 2 weeks back, plus the local deal tried to find out. Looks like there's no plans for LED lights as standard in the UK on GTI's at this time. They don;t have the specs for the 2010 yet (I was keen about that as my build week is 3!

Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: percymon on 03 November 2009, 15:58
Anyone in the Leeds area? Free protectors available.
Lockwood plea as of of 10.00hrs today

we are desperately trying to find someone in the Leeds area to come and trial fit them on, we are just about ready apart from the final fit. There is a free set of sills for whoever can fill this need. If you have any contacts in Leeds with a Mk 6 Golf please get them to call us on 0113 2440070 to arrange a time.
Many thanks
Clive



Hello Clive,

where are you based and what kind of sill covers are these? thx

Its a plea from Lockwwod international for a car to verify correct fit of their aftermarket sill covers - anyone willing to turn up in their car and allow final measurements gets a set foitted for free - expected to be around £30 a set BTW
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: keelaw on 04 November 2009, 13:20


surprised there hasn't been a plug as yet for mats from this forum!

http://www.golfgti.co.uk/parts.asp (http://www.golfgti.co.uk/parts.asp)


I was looking around for tax disc holders and the above came up top of the google list.  Some "GTI" ones on ebay look ok, but i might go for a black pistonheads one.

Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: JellyCat on 04 November 2009, 23:03
A nice pair of neteen-shot M261 2.75" rocket pods on the wing mirrors (in place of the folding ones under the lux pack) for getting rid of them fat middle aged middle lane hoggers.  :evil:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: VWKev on 09 January 2010, 03:47
Found these sills, bit blingy for me tho and only for 5 dr.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VW-Golf-MK6-GTI-Chrome-Door-Sill-Scuff-Plate-4-Door-New_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem3a56243c75QQitemZ250553318517QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

anyone found anything for 3dr and a bit toned down, still dont know if VW do their own yet.
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: mk2craig on 20 January 2010, 00:07
bloody hell, 9 pages of discussion on some rear lights, then someone posts a pic of an actual modded mk6 and it gets called slated.

thought this was a mod thread, not a what little OEM part can i replace on my golf with another OEM part thread  :grin:

not to mention the fact that everyone missed every subtle mod done to the car, and the fact that the wheels dont fit in the arches properly because its a PHOTOSHOP.
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: p3asa on 17 April 2010, 16:55
A couple of mods I've come across

(http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad28/p3asa1/2010-04-09182529.jpg)


Wooden flooring

(http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/7425/img1360k.jpg)

(http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/1261/img1359lf.jpg)

Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: Snoopy on 17 April 2010, 17:01
^  :grin:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: ErikGTI on 17 April 2010, 19:12
FANTASTIC  HUMOR...although the wooden floor is dreadful...
I myself have a sort of rubber VW monster mat in the back of the MK V and that fits now exactly in the MK VI very glad since I use the car a lot for transporting stuff (as a hobby)...saves the carpet (in case you ever want to see it again) and it looks good... :cool:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: p3asa on 02 May 2010, 22:33
(http://www.rdx-racedesign.de/online-shop/images/product_images/popup_images/810_0.jpg)
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: GolfTi on 02 May 2010, 22:35
(http://www.rdx-racedesign.de/online-shop/images/product_images/popup_images/810_0.jpg)
How much??
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: p3asa on 02 May 2010, 22:40
http://www.rdx-racedesign.de/online-shop/index.php?cat=c123_Golf-6.html

49Euros
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: GolfTi on 02 May 2010, 22:41
A couple of mods I've come across

(http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad28/p3asa1/2010-04-09182529.jpg)


Wooden flooring

(http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/7425/img1360k.jpg)

(http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/1261/img1359lf.jpg)


I would love some of these switch transfers. Anyone know how to?
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: p3asa on 02 May 2010, 23:23
Yeah you can buy them online.


Edit: Here you go http://www.aestheticreations.net/ (http://www.aestheticreations.net/) apparently you can get them off ebay.com as well
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: VWKev on 03 May 2010, 01:08
http://www.rdx-racedesign.de/online-shop/index.php?cat=c123_Golf-6.html

49Euros

What are the alloys on that car, they look superb.
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: FroGTI on 03 May 2010, 16:47
Christ, that parquet flooring is absolutely ghastly. WTF was the owner thinking? :sick:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: gizzywizzy on 03 May 2010, 16:54
Frog

Where've your pics gone from your sig? you up to somat secretive?

Gizzy
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: FroGTI on 03 May 2010, 17:16
Frog

Where've your pics gone from your sig? you up to somat secretive?

Gizzy

Nah, I forgot to renew my .com domain, so it'll be down for a couple of weeks while I try to rectify things.
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: ErikGTI on 03 May 2010, 17:27
Yeah you can buy them online.


Edit: Here you go http://www.aestheticreations.net/ (http://www.aestheticreations.net/) apparently you can get them off ebay.com as well

Did you buy them..if so do they match the original button text colour...it said SILVER...I think grey is the original colour...
I am very tempting since stupid VW gave me 4 out of 5 blind buttons...and I ordered ALL the options so what does it take to get those 4 buttons "alive"... :sad:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: p3asa on 03 May 2010, 22:45
No I never ordered them, just stole it from another site.
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: am1w on 03 May 2010, 22:48
No I never ordered them, just stole it from another site.

p3asa: nice to have you around at night! :smiley:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: PenguinGTI on 03 May 2010, 23:03
I had been looking at those button stickers. I really fancied having a button that fired bananas but it would be disappointing that it didn't actually work. also £7 quid seemed a bit steep for them.
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: am1w on 03 May 2010, 23:06
I had been looking at those button stickers. I really fancied having a button that fired bananas but it would be disappointing that it didn't actually work. also £7 quid seemed a bit steep for them.

And I would want it to peel it too! :grin:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: PenguinGTI on 04 May 2010, 23:04
Might it be an idea if there are some of us wanting the stickers to share it?
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: Jimble on 04 May 2010, 23:43
Might it be an idea if there are some of us wanting the stickers to share it?
Only problem wiyh that is that i'll bet you want the "EJECT" one too!!! :grin:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: ErikGTI on 05 May 2010, 11:58
+1  :grin:

And the "Missiles" and the "Launch" and the "Sonar".... :cool:

Hell maybe I order them...but I am still not sure that they match perfect....otherwise it will look (more) ghastly...

BTW does anybody have a link to contact the guy....no harm in asking... :evil:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: PenguinGTI on 05 May 2010, 14:53
Na tbh the only ones I really want from the pics I saw are the bananas and perhaps the mushroom one (from good old Mario Kart).
+1  :grin:

And the "Missiles" and the "Launch" and the "Sonar".... :cool:

Hell maybe I order them...but I am still not sure that they match perfect....otherwise it will look (more) ghastly...

BTW does anybody have a link to contact the guy....no harm in asking... :evil:

see if you order them Erik give us a wee shout and I might take some of the ones you dont use off you for some of the price. If that sounds good to you.
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: ErikGTI on 06 May 2010, 19:07
No problem.

Tell you what,..... if you get me in touch with this guy or you can somehow confirm they are spot on the same as the VW "ESP" sign already on,  I will order and sent you the other ones you need for free. :wink:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: am1w on 06 May 2010, 19:10
No problem.
Tell you what,..... if you get me in touch with this guy or you can somehow confirm they are spot on the same as the VW "ESP" sign already on,  I will order and sent you the other ones you need for free. :wink:

Erik you do love your stickers! :wink:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: ErikGTI on 06 May 2010, 19:16
...actually not at all but it beats blind buttons .. :sick:

.I hate them so much thatin the past  I even ordered the spec underneath it.. :smiley:..that is why I am pissed off that despite ordering EVERYTING out of the brochure I still end up with blind buttons.... :shocked:


So now I it is time to take control....if they make me more mad...... I wil build the f*cking missiles myself....so the buttons will even work.. :evil:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: am1w on 06 May 2010, 19:21
You are quite capable of building ICBMs. Of this I am sure.
Is your car a 3 door or a grown-up 5 door?
What bits 'n pieces have you stuffed into Sharky apart from the sensors?
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: ErikGTI on 07 May 2010, 08:40
It is a 5-door... :wink:

Believe me the extra-list is long....the dealer could not find an other extra for compensation and stated you already have everything so we had to invent a remap...(IT WAS MEANT TO BE  :cool: :cool: :cool:....the rest is history.).. :evil:

However i have got only 1 text on the 5 buttons...ESP....
Hell I even had my tire tension on the 2nd button...in the MK V..I honestly do not know where that went...I even searched the glove compartment....

Who has all the 5 buttons with text...?????

Executive plus package (RNS510), light and vision package, winter package, Park Distance, Rain sensors, Camera, Mirror lights and folding, VW carkit, Mediabox, leather, seats heating, chair drawers, dark windows, DSG, 18 inch Detroit alloys.......that is what comes to mind right now.....NO XENON (too late)
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: am1w on 07 May 2010, 10:28
I have ESP, ACC and P buttons, that's 3. :smiley:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: ErikGTI on 07 May 2010, 12:11
I have ESP, ACC and P buttons, that's 3. :smiley:

ahhh...adaptive control...I get it....or rather I did not get that.. :smiley:

What is "P"... :huh:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: am1w on 07 May 2010, 12:36
I have ESP, ACC and P buttons, that's 3. :smiley:
ahhh...adaptive control...I get it....or rather I did not get that.. :smiley:
What is "P"... :huh:

P = PARKING :smiley:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: ErikGTI on 07 May 2010, 13:06
ahhh you mean "Park assist"? ...so I do not have everything  :smiley:

3 out of 5 explained...was complaining but all my own fault... :wink:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: ErikGTI on 08 May 2010, 15:11
Okay a few simple but better looking and practical mods.... :cool:

First off all:.... the crappy cupholders in the back...I closed the lid...drilled 2 holes and placed a BBB bike-bottle holder and bought a "Camel-bak" 500 ml bottle (meaning a very simple one hand operation during your steering).. :evil:
My wife and I are heavy drinkers...wine at night but loads of water during the day (we run a lot so thirsty athletes  :grin:)...

BEFORE:
(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx129/ErikvanVoorst/BadBottle.jpg?t=1273327763)

AFTER:
(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx129/ErikvanVoorst/GoodBottle.jpg?t=1273327835)
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: ErikGTI on 08 May 2010, 15:14
Next that compulsary wretched lifehammer (until it saves your life ofcourse  :smiley:)

BEFORE:

(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx129/ErikvanVoorst/Badhammer.jpg?t=1273327957)


AFTER:

(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx129/ErikvanVoorst/GoodHammer.jpg?t=1273328014)
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: ErikGTI on 08 May 2010, 15:18
And the horrible tray for your specs....unless you use this tray for beverages ...

BEFORE:

(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx129/ErikvanVoorst/tray.jpg?t=1273328122)

AFTER:

(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx129/ErikvanVoorst/Glasses.jpg?t=1273328193)

(The flash gives it a kind of yellowish background but is is 1 cm thick brown natural cork with Halford's neoprene mat on top :wink:)
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: Hartside on 08 May 2010, 15:24
Quote
compulsary wretched lifehammer

Is that compulsory only in The Netherlands or is it other countries as well. I've never seen one in the German hire cars I get.
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: am1w on 08 May 2010, 15:26
The specs holder is somewhere else, near the overhead reading light and microphone housing. The area where your specs are is for reasonable sized bottles where the bottle opener divides the space.
Fiddle away: I love it too! :wink:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: am1w on 08 May 2010, 15:28
Quote
compulsary wretched lifehammer
Is that compulsory only in The Netherlands or is it other countries as well. I've never seen one in the German hire cars I get.

I tought it was a shaver especially in grey! No really!
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: Jimble on 08 May 2010, 15:35
Apart from the lifehammer, i don't really see the point of what you've done, just put your shades where they are supposed to go in the overhead storage box and put your drink in the cupholder where you've put your shades, or am i missing something??? :huh:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: ErikGTI on 08 May 2010, 15:37
I know the lifehammer is since 1 january 2010 compulsary in the Netherlands...it has to be placed within reach (that makes somehow sense :laugh:) and it is used to hammer the window down or cut your safetybelt...it is obvious it can safe your life so I keep them (others take the risk to get a ticket...or worse)...but it HAS to look good...

In the most beautiful Bentley-car show rooms you see this ghastly orange or yellow glowing plastic thing mounted...one for you and one for your passenger...

The spec holder above your head I really do not like... :wink:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: am1w on 08 May 2010, 15:42
The spec holder above your head I really do not like... :wink:

I think that you are a typically huge Dutch man with an extra large head and your specs don't fit where they should even in a German car! :grin:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: ErikGTI on 08 May 2010, 15:43
Apart from the lifehammer, i don't really see the point of what you've done, just put your shades where they are supposed to go in the overhead storage box and put your drink in the cupholder where you've put your shades, or am i missing something??? :huh:

There is no point .......I just solved a few minor irritations for myself  I had for 4 years in the MK V that is all....and just for a couple of euro's.... :wink:

Maybe we pick up a trick or two from this thread...that's all..
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: am1w on 08 May 2010, 15:48
And why not.
Cheap and cheerful ... and practical for your purposes. :smiley:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: golfgti5 on 08 May 2010, 15:52
Next that compulsary wretched lifehammer (until it saves your life ofcourse  :smiley:)

BEFORE:

(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx129/ErikvanVoorst/Badhammer.jpg?t=1273327957)


AFTER:

(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx129/ErikvanVoorst/GoodHammer.jpg?t=1273328014)

Erik,

howe do you get that grey colour on them????
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: ErikGTI on 08 May 2010, 15:53
Bought today a Pierre Cardin but with drivers glasses of Serengetti in it..... :cool:



(http://www.otticanet.com/img/imgocchiali/110/img_mod_P_C__6725_S.jpg)

Can collect it after a week or so...better vision....cause my eyesite is getting a bit worse
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: am1w on 08 May 2010, 16:04
Jimble: Are you going to LED and re-map your grey steed?
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: ErikGTI on 08 May 2010, 16:48


Erik,

howe do you get that grey colour on them????
[/quote]


Nope...this is the most simplest mod...you buy a luxury sofgrip lifehammer for 5 euro more then the orange one....also approved by the "Deutsche Verkehrswacht"
and "European Safety Approvals" and Veilig Verkeer" and "GS".......you can even click it in the same holder......o and at Halfords  :wink:


Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: Jimble on 08 May 2010, 17:01
Apart from the lifehammer, i don't really see the point of what you've done, just put your shades where they are supposed to go in the overhead storage box and put your drink in the cupholder where you've put your shades, or am i missing something??? :huh:

There is no point .......I just solved a few minor irritations for myself  I had for 4 years in the MK V that is all....and just for a couple of euro's.... :wink:

Maybe we pick up a trick or two from this thread...that's all..
Oki doke, perhaps put some of that carbon fibre stuff thats under your seat inserts between the cork and none slip stuff to cover the brown colour?
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: Jimble on 08 May 2010, 17:03
Jimble: Are you going to LED and re-map your grey steed?

Might go for the LED's but deffo not going for a map, the car is plenty fast enough for me!
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: ErikGTI on 08 May 2010, 20:14
Apart from the lifehammer, i don't really see the point of what you've done, just put your shades where they are supposed to go in the overhead storage box and put your drink in the cupholder where you've put your shades, or am i missing something??? :huh:

There is no point .......I just solved a few minor irritations for myself  I had for 4 years in the MK V that is all....and just for a couple of euro's.... :wink:

Maybe we pick up a trick or two from this thread...that's all..
Oki doke, perhaps put some of that carbon fibre stuff thats under your seat inserts between the cork and none slip stuff to cover the brown colour?

Great idea.!!!!..I am gonna give it a try and will post it....thanks.... :cool:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: am1w on 08 May 2010, 20:17
Erik: How much extra did your rear LED lights cost you, if you don't mind me asking?
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: golfgti5 on 08 May 2010, 20:24
Erik: How much extra did your rear LED lights cost you, if you don't mind me asking?

Mine, the dark R-type, cost 510 euro including adapters
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: golfgti5 on 08 May 2010, 20:28
Mine Mods are just simple ones;

Dark R LED's.
Reverse camera in badge
LED interieur lights under dashboad and seats from Passat CC

Things to do: carwrapping the roof glossy black
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: ErikGTI on 08 May 2010, 20:32
I think I paid also such an amount for extra GTI rear leds..but at least I had a choice.....as apposed to other GTI owners who had to spend the double amount now since their car was too early delivered for a led spec...  :sad:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: am1w on 08 May 2010, 20:32
Erik: How much extra did your rear LED lights cost you, if you don't mind me asking?
Mine, the dark R-type, cost 510 euro including adapters

Thank you.
Just wanted to know VW prices
Got mine slightly cheaper through the forum group buy.
I have already purchased mine and hope to have them installed in a couple of weeks.
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: am1w on 08 May 2010, 20:33
I think I paid also such an amount for extra GTI rear leds..but at least I had a choice.....as apposed to other GTI owners who had to spend the double amount now since their car was too early delivered for a led spec...  :sad:

Ta also Erik!
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: Jimble on 08 May 2010, 20:40
Erik: How much extra did your rear LED lights cost you, if you don't mind me asking?
Mine, the dark R-type, cost 510 euro including adapters

Thank you.
Just wanted to know VW prices
Got mine slightly cheaper through the forum group buy.
I have already purchased mine and hope to have them installed in a couple of weeks.

Just been on the post office website and 510euro is £453 today so thats not bad really for the forum buy, Good on ya stevep! :cool:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: am1w on 08 May 2010, 20:44
Just been on the post office website and 510euro is £453 today so thats not bad really for the forum buy, Good on ya stevep! :cool:

So are you going to indulge yourself J? :wink:
I knew you were watching. :grin:
Hence my previous question to our Dutch friends! :evil: :laugh:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: Jimble on 08 May 2010, 20:46
Very very very very very tempting i must say! :tongue:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: Jimble on 08 May 2010, 20:51
I had a look at my rear lights yesterday and there is a small gap under the outer lights! so not really an issue with the LED's as i first thought, i can see this car costing me an arm and a leg! I wish i'd gone for DSG as i could do without 1 leg! :grin:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: am1w on 08 May 2010, 20:53
Very very very very very tempting i must say! :tongue:

Go for it! Best bit of man jewellery you can buy for yourself!
SteveP has also bought himself a spare set! :wink:
Looked at the LEDs on a black R and my standard lights today. I felt cheap as an unknown passerby commented over positively on the R's lights! :angry:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: am1w on 08 May 2010, 20:57
I had a look at my rear lights yesterday and there is a small gap under the outer lights! so not really an issue with the LED's as i first thought, i can see this car costing me an arm and a leg! I wish i'd gone for DSG as i could do without 1 leg! :grin:

lol! :laugh:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: am1w on 08 May 2010, 21:00
Things to do: carwrapping the roof glossy black

Tell me more about this.
I think it will look totally fabulous on lighter coloured cars, but especially white and red.
Most interested to do mine too.
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: golfgti5 on 08 May 2010, 21:35
Sorry guys,

i saw someone with GTi door sills (alu??) on his Golf VI GTi.....but cannot find them anymore, can someone upload some picture's for me??

i haven't seen them original for the Golf VI GTi, maybe they are from a GTi V modifyed for a GTi VI???

Hope someone can help me and have a part number for me, i really liked it
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: Snoopy on 08 May 2010, 21:38
Sill trims
door sill trims

You meen like these or different?

(http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx265/blaarp1/acc8.jpg)

Or like the mk5 has standard

(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b361/flogitg/AudioNetPhoto/MK6%20Golf/DSCF2108.jpg)

(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b361/flogitg/AudioNetPhoto/MK6%20Golf/DSCF2110.jpg)


Or R and Rline

(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b361/flogitg/AudioNetPhoto/050.jpg)

(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b361/flogitg/AudioNetPhoto/088.jpg)

or later mk5 GTIs

(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b361/flogitg/AudioNetPhoto/shadowblue9705484593.jpg)

Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: golfgti5 on 08 May 2010, 21:42
I think they look like the GTi V model.....
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: sundaydriver on 13 May 2010, 20:17
Not keen on the standard GTI gear knob so bought this one and fitted it today.

Genuine part also.

(http://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu237/k33ste/gtigolf.jpg)
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: R32UK on 14 May 2010, 08:31
^^^ Have to admit I dont like the new one either! that looks like a great mod :smiley:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: Snoopy on 14 May 2010, 10:44
I like the edition 30 one better.
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: FroGTI on 14 May 2010, 10:55
SteveP has also bought himself a spare set! :wink:

A spare set of rear lights? In case of...? :grin:

I must admit they are gorgeous, though. Expensive, but I don't regret it. :cool:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: Exonian on 14 May 2010, 17:00
Not keen on the standard GTI gear knob so bought this one and fitted it today.

Genuine part also.

(http://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu237/k33ste/gtigolf.jpg)

I bought one of these too, but I haven't fitted it. The stitching is red on the GTI and black on the golf ball knob's gaitor. I looked at swapping the gaitors over but the GTI one didn't look like it would fit neatly round the skinny collar of the golf ball knob.  :cry:

So if anyone wants to make me an offer....... :grin:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: ErikGTI on 14 May 2010, 20:10
You can order the EDITION 30 clutch...You will end up with "Golfball"  clutch and red stitches... :wink:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: Exonian on 14 May 2010, 20:24
You can order the EDITION 30 clutch...You will end up with "Golfball"  clutch and red stitches... :wink:

The Edition 30 ''gearknob'' costs about £200+ from UK dealers Erik  :shocked: Rare second hand now, so they still fetch over £100 when they do crop up for sale.
The golfball knob we've just mentioned costs just over £100 from a dealer (and much much less from me!)
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: ErikGTI on 14 May 2010, 20:26
....you are a GTI addict or not.... :laugh:

A friend of mine ordered it and I must say it does look nice...his car is "personalized" as he calls it.... :cool:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: sundaydriver on 14 May 2010, 20:31
You can order the EDITION 30 clutch...You will end up with "Golfball"  clutch and red stitches... :wink:

The Edition 30 ''gearknob'' costs about £200+ from UK dealers Erik  :shocked: Rare second hand now, so they still fetch over £100 when they do crop up for sale.
The golfball knob we've just mentioned costs just over £100 from a dealer (and much much less from me!)

And much less from Awesome GTI where i bought mine from.


http://www.awesome-gti.co.uk/product.php?xProd=14277&xSec=1&jssCart=ba3f16a0bb5a099bfa9833fc5279ad3e (http://www.awesome-gti.co.uk/product.php?xProd=14277&xSec=1&jssCart=ba3f16a0bb5a099bfa9833fc5279ad3e)
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: Exonian on 14 May 2010, 20:39
Mine was cheaper than that!   :cool:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: sundaydriver on 14 May 2010, 20:43
Mine was cheaper than that!   :cool:

Seen it cheaper on ebay but would rather pay the extra few quid to a reputable company than a dodgy seller on ebay.
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: Snoopy on 14 May 2010, 20:44
There was someone bought a load of old stock from the USA of this gearknob on one of the forums but im not sure who it was.
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: Exonian on 14 May 2010, 20:44
Me too! Got mine from another forum member, there was a company in the US selling them off for around twenty dollars!!
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: am1w on 14 May 2010, 21:06
And these buggers sell it for $199.99! :sick:

http://www.parts4euro.com/DCShop/index.php?cPath=1_462_463&osCsid=f31f337c433c55b6be9bfaa12cf84ad6

Overpriced just like their screwed down footrest! :evil:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: Snoopy on 14 May 2010, 22:08
The edition 30 one looks like its ment to be there imo

(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b361/flogitg/AudioNetPhoto/MK6%20Golf/4393619578_9dccf36290_b.jpg)

Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: am1w on 14 May 2010, 22:19
The edition 30 one looks like its ment to be there imo
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b361/flogitg/AudioNetPhoto/MK6%20Golf/4393619578_9dccf36290_b.jpg)

And it costs $359.99 from:
http://www.parts4euro.com/DCShop/index.php?cPath=1_462_463&osCsid=f31f337c433c55b6be9bfaa12cf84ad6
 :sick:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: Neil gti on 14 May 2010, 23:15
anybody seen these  :undecided:

http://www.caractere.com/
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: p3asa on 14 May 2010, 23:28
anybody seen these  :undecided:

http://www.caractere.com/

Think they are trying to make the front look like a MkV

(http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad28/p3asa1/caracterefrontandback.jpg)
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: Neil gti on 14 May 2010, 23:39
looks quite muscular from the front but don't know if i like it  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: p3asa on 14 May 2010, 23:43
I quite like it. In the right colour I think it would work.
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: Neil gti on 14 May 2010, 23:49
I quite like it. In the right colour I think it would work.

The right colour would work ! Yes Red me thinks it will look quite nice, but not as good as the standard front end  :smug:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: am1w on 15 May 2010, 00:16
Not keen on the standard GTI gear knob so bought this one and fitted it today.
Genuine part also.
(http://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu237/k33ste/gtigolf.jpg)

Sorry, but I think you have an ugly knob IMO. :grin:
But at least you got a good deal. :smiley:
The Edition 30 one is perfectly beautiful and that's the one I will go for if I can find one at a reasonable price.
The hunt is on!
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: Exonian on 15 May 2010, 05:34
anybody seen these  :undecided:

http://www.caractere.com/

Think they are trying to make the front look like a MkV

(http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad28/p3asa1/caracterefrontandback.jpg)

It's based on the Iroc (http://www.rsportscars.com/foto/07/iroc06_01.jpg)
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: sundaydriver on 15 May 2010, 08:08
Not keen on the standard GTI gear knob so bought this one and fitted it today.
Genuine part also.
(http://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu237/k33ste/gtigolf.jpg)

Sorry, but I think you have an ugly knob IMO. :grin:
But at least you got a good deal. :smiley:
The Edition 30 one is perfectly beautiful and that's the one I will go for if I can find one at a reasonable price.
The hunt is on!

Well it matches your ugly, overkill footrest you bought from gulf doesn't it IMO! :grin:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: sundaydriver on 15 May 2010, 08:24

It looks better than the standard GTI knob but that edition 30 knob looks good (pricey but good!)
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: am1w on 15 May 2010, 09:23
Sunday: I love you! :kiss:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: am1w on 15 May 2010, 19:24
Evening Sunday!
Did you have any problems with Byte 18 when your LEDs were coded and fitted?
Snoops has raised this issue on the LED thread.
BTW: What was your BW, please?

PS: Like your knob, but it is not for me as I had a full metal ball with my type R and I continuouly had strange feelings in my palm (!) when changing gear. Besides, it was bloody cold in winter.
I really don't want to be reminded of that bone-shaker. :sick:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: Snoopy on 15 May 2010, 19:32
No one yet is reporting problems except a couple of early 09 cars who have had to use a different code from what i have read, but when ross-tech put a question mark about byte 18 on there info thread until they find out more, with mine im not going to touch anything to do with that byte. Others may take the risk and preach its fine but until ross-tech come back with info from questions they have asked VW i myself will be taking no risk. Funny as it was me who kept showed the german threads on what to change in the first place and i have come full circle  :undecided:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: am1w on 15 May 2010, 19:36
Thanks Snoops. I'll start celebrating with a glass of fine red! :smiley:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: sundaydriver on 15 May 2010, 20:14
Evening Sunday!
Did you have any problems with Byte 18 when your LEDs were coded and fitted?
Snoops has raised this issue on the LED thread.
BTW: What was your BW, please?

PS: Like your knob, but it is not for me as I had a full metal ball with my type R and I continuouly had strange feelings in my palm (!) when changing gear. Besides, it was bloody cold in winter.
I really don't want to be reminded of that bone-shaker. :sick:


Mine's a late 09 and i've had no problems at all with byte 18, SteveP knows his stuff and dont think he would be doing all these group buy's if people were going to have problems.

Must admit the Edition 30 gear knob is a lot lot better than the golf ball one ive just bought and will end up buying one but will have a look around first as £190 is quite a lot for a gear knob.Especially as ive just paid £70 for the GTI mats from the dealers (dont tell the MK4 squad as they will start another thread about £70 mats! )        :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: am1w on 15 May 2010, 20:23
Mine's a late 09 and i've had no problems at all with byte 18, SteveP knows his stuff and dont think he would be doing all these group buy's if people were going to have problems.
Must admit the Edition 30 gear knob is a lot lot better than the golf ball one ive just bought and will end up buying one but will have a look around first as £190 is quite a lot for a gear knob.Especially as ive just paid £70 for the GTI mats from the dealers (dont tell the MK4 squad as they will start another thread about £70 mats! )        :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

I have 100% confidence in Steve so I have no worries at all.
I love the Ed 30 gear knob very much. It is a work of art.
I wonder if someone can start a group buy?
Maybe I should go to my dealer and try and prise a sustantial discount on a buy of a dozen and post the result on the forum? What do you think?
Hmm .....
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: sundaydriver on 15 May 2010, 20:27

When i spoke to my dealer about the edition 30 gear knob and almost fainted with the price he reckons the gear knob costs them £150+vat and he only makes £10 on it so no discount is available.

Smells like BullSh1t to me!
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: am1w on 15 May 2010, 20:31
When i spoke to my dealer about the edition 30 gear knob and almost fainted with the price he reckons the gear knob costs them £150+vat and he only makes £10 on it so no discount is available.
Smells like BS to me!

+1
They probably buy it for at least 33.3% below list. They make huge profits on accessories.
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: ErikGTI on 16 May 2010, 08:42
I remember my BMW 316 8 years ago, I bought the manual M-shift (with a very small light in it, illuminating the switch pattern  :evil:) because I did not like the standard shift  :sick:....I think that will set me back a good 700 euro at least nowadays... :lipsrsealed:

I leased it for 4 years and had 4 years all the fun..in other words I will do that again... :cool:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: PenguinGTI on 18 May 2010, 18:23

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-AUDI-Wolfsburg-Number-Plate-Surrounds-Golf-GTI-R32-/160435997167?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item255abb09ef#ht_1730wt_1165

just ordered these...  :smiley:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: p3asa on 25 May 2010, 23:24
Front Valance painted?!

(http://i772.photobucket.com/albums/yy3/bubuskey/IMG_3801.jpg)

(http://i772.photobucket.com/albums/yy3/bubuskey/IMG_3799.jpg)

(http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad28/p3asa1/Immag147.jpg)
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: am1w on 26 May 2010, 00:18
What a 'mare.
Tastefully tasteless. :sick:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: PenguinGTI on 27 May 2010, 18:13
It's funny I bet if the car came like that we'd all be changing it to black (or the colour it is just now)
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: R32UK on 27 May 2010, 18:21
I spent ages looking at that picture totally unable to tell what the mod was  :laugh:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: p3asa on 30 May 2010, 22:59
Lit buttons??


(http://www.carstyle4you.com/images/info/vorschau_dunkel_golf5.jpg)
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: Snoopy on 30 May 2010, 23:02
^ now that i like  :smiley:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: p3asa on 30 May 2010, 23:14
Not cheap though 29.95 Euros (http://carstyle4you.com/index.php?cPath=16_22_33_47)
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: gizzywizzy on 31 May 2010, 10:38
Lit buttons??


(http://www.carstyle4you.com/images/info/vorschau_dunkel_golf5.jpg)

Oh wow I like that.  Is that 29 euros for each button?  Looks a bit fiddly to fit tho.
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: am1w on 31 May 2010, 12:29
Trying my first Crackberry post. Love the GTi button. Are these buttons lit? Will buy this one at least.
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: ErikGTI on 31 May 2010, 17:01
are they easy to install I mean is it a matter of taking the old ones out and pushing the new ones in...or do you have to install wires...I am quite curiuos and interested...
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: Saint Steve on 01 June 2010, 12:28
Missiles Button looks tempting :laugh:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: mac7 on 01 June 2010, 17:15
are they easy to install I mean is it a matter of taking the old ones out and pushing the new ones in...or do you have to install wires...I am quite curiuos and interested...

There's an instruction sheet on the website - looks like they supply you with a simple adapter plug to take power from the ESP switch.

Instructions (http://www.carstyle4you.com/pdf/Montageanleitung_VW.pdf)
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: ErikGTI on 01 June 2010, 19:32
...I am balancing on the wire at the moment ....looks cheap on the one side and looks cool on the other...the instruction is crystal clear...thanks
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: am1w on 01 June 2010, 19:40
...I am balancing on the wire at the moment ....looks cheap on the one side and looks cool on the other...the instruction is crystal clear...thanks

Which ones are you getting?
I think I will go for the GTi one and stick it between the ACC and Parking Buttons.
On the other hand, I'd like to move the Parking Button all the way to the right, and fill the 2 empty spots with the VW and GTi buttons. Full house then! :wink:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: gizzywizzy on 01 June 2010, 21:46
...I am balancing on the wire at the moment ....looks cheap on the one side and looks cool on the other...the instruction is crystal clear...thanks

Which ones are you getting?
I think I will go for the GTi one and stick it between the ACC and Parking Buttons.
On the other hand, I'd like to move the Parking Button all the way to the right, and fill the 2 empty spots with the VW and GTi buttons. Full house then! :wink:



How come you have a parking button when your car is a manual
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: Neil gti on 01 June 2010, 21:49
...I am balancing on the wire at the moment ....looks cheap on the one side and looks cool on the other...the instruction is crystal clear...thanks

Which ones are you getting?
I think I will go for the GTi one and stick it between the ACC and Parking Buttons.
On the other hand, I'd like to move the Parking Button all the way to the right, and fill the 2 empty spots with the VW and GTi buttons. Full house then! :wink:



How come you have a parking button when your car is a manual

To turn the parking sensors off methinks  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: am1w on 01 June 2010, 21:53
How come you have a parking button when your car is a manual

Front and rear sensors.
When I engage reverse, the radio volume turns down to zero, and I hear different beep tones from the front and rear. Also, shows on the radio screen though I never look at this. So easy to park the car.

PS: Oh yes, as Neil said earlier, to turn them on and off. Damn I lost the thread of the thread of the question! Sorry Gizzy!
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: gizzywizzy on 04 June 2010, 16:47
How come you have a parking button when your car is a manual

Front and rear sensors.
When I engage reverse, the radio volume turns down to zero, and I hear different beep tones from the front and rear. Also, shows on the radio screen though I never look at this. So easy to park the car.

PS: Oh yes, as Neil said earlier, to turn them on and off. Damn I lost the thread of the thread of the question! Sorry Gizzy!

Apologies I really must keep up, didn't realise you had parking sensors!! :laugh:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: p3asa on 16 June 2010, 20:17
You too can have your own "R"   :laugh:  Taken from another site.

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4030/4703214427_fafaff4c36_b.jpg)
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: sundaydriver on 16 June 2010, 20:40
You too can have your own "R"   :laugh:  Taken from another site.

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4030/4703214427_fafaff4c36_b.jpg)

Have you got a link to that site?
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: p3asa on 17 June 2010, 11:03
Yeah here its here  (http://golfmk6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6960)
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: p3asa on 25 June 2010, 20:32
Again, stolen from elsewhere!!

(http://rivot.info/hosted/gti/VWbadge2-640.jpg)
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: p3asa on 28 June 2010, 22:46
 :sick: :sick: :sick:


(http://fancytuning.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/weitec-volkswagen-golf-6-gti.jpg)
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: VWKev on 28 June 2010, 23:45
I like those Alloys, anyone know what they are ?
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: p3asa on 07 July 2010, 23:08
What a waste!!


(http://wormhole.pictures.fi/kuvat/Exhibitions/Radalle.com%2022.5-10/img_8981.jpg/_small.jpg)
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: ErikGTI on 08 July 2010, 07:36
 :sick:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: am1w on 08 July 2010, 10:30
What a waste!!
(http://wormhole.pictures.fi/kuvat/Exhibitions/Radalle.com%2022.5-10/img_8981.jpg/_small.jpg)

Looks like a mini Maybach. :sick:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: AlanD on 08 July 2010, 10:58
lol yeah it does :D

Them DRLs are laughable, I really do wonder what goes through the mind of some people.
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: VWKev on 08 July 2010, 11:00
I dont understand some people, you buy a classy car, thats not exactly cheap, then set out to completely ruin it.  :grin:
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: AlanD on 08 July 2010, 11:11
Chavs with too much I think Kev.
Title: Re: MK6 GTI - Mods Thread
Post by: ErikGTI on 08 July 2010, 12:01
I dont understand some people, you buy a classy car, thats not exactly cheap, then set out to completely ruin it.  :grin:

I think you probably have to approach this differently....

Something like... you buy a standard cheap (1/2 - 2/3 "our" GTI/R price) new or second hand Golf as a youngster with a particular ..uhhh..lets say different taste...and they want their car to look like this "flagship"....ahum...a few leds and a bit of paint :tongue:

Golf tries to cover the broadest audience in car history...you might be amazed....anyway the Golf manages to be always in the news be it with good or bad designs.....as long as you are talked about...you advertise.... :wink:.