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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: FroGTI on 31 July 2009, 11:32

Title: Finally here - predelivery pix incl. Interlagos wheel swap
Post by: FroGTI on 31 July 2009, 11:32

Car wasn't due for another couple of weeks, but I got a call this morning to tell me it had just arrived :) I whizzed straight down to the dealer and caught them swapping over the standard 17" wheels for the set of 18" Interlagos I had left with them a couple of weeks back.

I didn't get much chance to tweak the car. It was on jacks, so I didn't even dare sit inside, but all the bits & pieces seem to be in the right place. Now I just have to wait until next Thursday for actual delivery :(

(http://www.golfgti6.com/predel1.jpg)

(http://www.golfgti6.com/predel2.jpg)

(http://www.golfgti6.com/predel3.jpg)

Title: Re: Finally here - predelivery pix incl. Interlagos wheel swap
Post by: gc76 on 31 July 2009, 12:05

A lot better than the 17's but I will have to see some more pics to decide whether I like them over the 18's

Title: Re: Finally here - predelivery pix incl. Interlagos wheel swap
Post by: FroGTI on 31 July 2009, 12:41

Yeah, sorry for the crappy quality of the photos, but the car was in the gloomy workshop being prepared. Plus, I didn't want to look a total nerd and start taking dozens of close-ups in front of the mechanics. I'll post some better ones once I get the car home next week.

Title: Re: Finally here - predelivery pix incl. Interlagos wheel swap
Post by: p3asa on 31 July 2009, 13:08

Nice. I like the colour, what is it?
Steven.

Title: Re: Finally here - predelivery pix incl. Interlagos wheel swap
Post by: GolfTi on 31 July 2009, 13:22

Nice.

Must be torture having to wait...

Title: Re: Finally here - predelivery pix incl. Interlagos wheel swap
Post by: jv on 31 July 2009, 14:38

New wheels suit it well :afro:

Title: Re: Finally here - predelivery pix incl. Interlagos wheel swap
Post by: FroGTI on 31 July 2009, 14:50

Thanks for your comments. The colour is Carbon Grey.

Title: Re: Finally here - predelivery pix incl. Interlagos wheel swap
Post by: simonpolly on 31 July 2009, 15:31

When you pick it up check under the front wheel arches there is a round plastic inspection cover for the fog lights on both sides,one of mine was missing the dealer just gave me a new one, we checked the cars in the showroom with front fog lights and all of them had at least one cover missing.Not a major problem but with all this rain in a few months could cause electrical problems if the water gets into the electrics.worth checking :wink:

Title: Re: Finally here - predelivery pix incl. Interlagos wheel swap
Post by: FroGTI on 31 July 2009, 15:40

Thanks for the tip! I will check & let you know if the continental GTIs have the same build issues :)

Title: Re: Finally here - predelivery pix incl. Interlagos wheel swap
Post by: R32UK on 31 July 2009, 17:27

Nice colour!! thats very similar to the one that convinced me to get a GTI :grin:

Wasnt keen on the wheels on the rocco... but i think the golf definately puls it off :grin:

Title: Re: Finally here - predelivery pix incl. Interlagos wheel swap
Post by: keelaw on 31 July 2009, 19:00

Did you see if the car was on dunlops?

Title: Re: Finally here - predelivery pix incl. Interlagos wheel swap
Post by: FroGTI on 31 July 2009, 19:45

Quote from: keelaw on 31 July 2009, 19:00

Did you see if the car was on dunlops?

No, they're Pirellis :)

Title: Re: Finally here - predelivery pix incl. Interlagos wheel swap
Post by: keelaw on 31 July 2009, 20:44

looks awesome - colour is great and i love the rear shot.

looking fwd to more pics of the wheels before i decide if better than the monza IIs :)