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Title: My July order arrived at the weekend
Post by: countrytrucker on 07 January 2010, 09:58

My GTD arrived at the weekend and here is a picture of her. The quality isn't great because took it on my iPhone and the delay was because of the obvious crappy weather.

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Title: Re: My July order arrived at the weekend
Post by: Rhyso on 07 January 2010, 10:01
OMG!!  :shocked: :shocked:

 :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:
Title: Re: My July order arrived at the weekend
Post by: countrytrucker on 07 January 2010, 10:01
Not bad for a diesel!
Title: Re: My July order arrived at the weekend
Post by: FamilyDub on 07 January 2010, 10:15

Yummy - nice contrast on the wheels!   :drool:

Come to think of it, that's the first white GTD i've seen.
Title: Re: My July order arrived at the weekend
Post by: Fanters on 07 January 2010, 10:21
Nice ! Alloys are much nicer than the ones VW have on offer for the GTD. :smug:
Title: Re: My July order arrived at the weekend
Post by: Horney on 07 January 2010, 10:22
Ooof that looks nicer than the white GTIs!!!

They real LM's?

Nick
Title: Re: My July order arrived at the weekend
Post by: need4speed on 07 January 2010, 10:25
That looks beautiful! The alloys are much better than the standard VW wheels.
I just got my new GTi yesterday, black and am already having second thoughts about whether i should have went for white. Health to enjoy.
 :smiley:
Title: Re: My July order arrived at the weekend
Post by: countrytrucker on 07 January 2010, 10:27
Thanks guys!

The gunmetal in the wheels matches the grey on the bymper and mirror surrounds which looks great.

Sadly they are just LM copies. At £570 for the 4, they are cheaper than 1 genuine rim! The only downside is that LMs look smaller than they are. They are 8.5 x 19s.

I might tint the front windows a bit and that is her finished.

I got the dealer to fit the springs before I collected it at the weekend.

This weather is killing me though!
Title: Re: My July order arrived at the weekend
Post by: countrytrucker on 07 January 2010, 10:28
That looks beautiful! The alloys are much better than the standard VW wheels.
I just got my new GTi yesterday, black and am already having second thoughts about whether i should have went for white. Health to enjoy.
 :smiley:

Thanks. I am sure the black is fun to keep clean in this weather!
Title: Re: My July order arrived at the weekend
Post by: FamilyDub on 07 January 2010, 10:29
Ooof that looks nicer than the white GTIs!!!

...was thinking the same
Title: Re: My July order arrived at the weekend
Post by: countrytrucker on 07 January 2010, 10:34
Ooof that looks nicer than the white GTIs!!!

...was thinking the same

I am glad you guys said that and not me, prepare to get abuse from the GTI drivers! (I do agree with you though).
Title: Re: My July order arrived at the weekend
Post by: p3asa on 07 January 2010, 10:36
Lovely Jubley  :laugh:
How much did the springs lower the car by? Any pics with it side on?

Title: Re: My July order arrived at the weekend
Post by: countrytrucker on 07 January 2010, 10:40
Lovely Jubley  :laugh:
How much did the springs lower the car by? Any pics with it side on?



They were supposed to lower the front by 25mm and the rear by 20mm but it looks like it has dropped around 35mm at the front and 30mm at the rear.

I don't have any other pics yet but I was going to give it a proper clean at the weekend and get decent photos taken. I will try to get a side on view taken later today on the phone though.
Title: Re: My July order arrived at the weekend
Post by: countrytrucker on 07 January 2010, 10:45

I was going to say how impressed I am with the car too. It is all the little things that make this car so bloody brilliant.

My mate got an Edition M3 and we were looking at the cars last night. I think the Golf got more attention!

I had an X5 with a rear view camera that was exposed and only stayed clean on dry days. VW have hidden the camera in the golf and it is always perfect. It is little things like this that make the difference.

The way the adaptive xenons work is great. I thought both lamps turn at the same time but they don't. They both work independently of each other and this is class for country roads.

The touch screen head unit and the way the iPod works is the best ever. I can search by artist and jump to any name I want instead of having to scroll through every artist. Although this is small, it makes such a massive difference. I get to listen to ZZ Top in seconds!

I have been lucky enough to own some nice cars in my time but this could be the nicest...
Title: Re: My July order arrived at the weekend
Post by: FamilyDub on 07 January 2010, 11:20
I have been lucky enough to own some nice cars in my time but this could be the nicest...

...Well, let's be honest,  the soundtrack could be better, but that's it by the sounds of it!  :laugh:


My mate got an Edition M3

Off topic, but.......  :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:
Title: Re: My July order arrived at the weekend
Post by: Neil gti on 07 January 2010, 11:34
Car looks great,
No critisizing from a gti owner here looks the dogs danglies   :wink::drool:
Title: Re: My July order arrived at the weekend
Post by: gizzywizzy on 07 January 2010, 11:34
I have been lucky enough to own some nice cars in my time but this could be the nicest...

...Well, let's be honest,  the soundtrack could be better, but that's it by the sounds of it!  :laugh:  Did you opt for dynaudio? it makes any soundtrack seem great to me.  Nice car by the Way tho i'm not sure about the wheels, sorry.


My mate got an Edition M3

Off topic, but.......  :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:
Title: Re: My July order arrived at the weekend
Post by: countrytrucker on 07 January 2010, 12:12
Car looks great,
No critisizing from a gti owner here looks the dogs danglies   :wink::drool:

Thanks! Is your GTI standard height? I considered red but I have never had a white golf and thought I would take the plunge.
Title: Re: My July order arrived at the weekend
Post by: countrytrucker on 07 January 2010, 12:13
I have been lucky enough to own some nice cars in my time but this could be the nicest...

...Well, let's be honest,  the soundtrack could be better, but that's it by the sounds of it!  :laugh:  Did you opt for dynaudio? it makes any soundtrack seem great to me.  Nice car by the Way tho i'm not sure about the wheels, sorry.


My mate got an Edition M3

Off topic, but.......  :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:

Yeah, I went for Dynaudio and it is top notch. Well worth the money! The note off the diesel actually sounds quite good. OK, it isn't a petrol but the sound of the diesel engine is nothing like the MK4 I owned.

Not everyone will like the wheels but I am happy so I guess that is what matters.

As for the M3, it is absolutely awesome!
Title: Re: My July order arrived at the weekend
Post by: need4speed on 07 January 2010, 13:15
My black GTi is deadly to keep clean in this weather and if it persists it wont be washed for another week  :cry:
Title: Re: My July order arrived at the weekend
Post by: AlanD on 07 January 2010, 14:01
LMs are the way forawrd ;)

That loooks the total sex ! I love it ! Congrats matey ;) :cool:
Title: Re: My July order arrived at the weekend
Post by: Neil gti on 07 January 2010, 14:37
Car looks great,
No critisizing from a gti owner here looks the dogs danglies   :wink::drool:

Thanks! Is your GTI standard height? I considered red but I have never had a white golf and thought I would take the plunge.

Yes standard height on 19s,
quite happy as it is and the look as there are 100s of speed bumps around here and not worth dropping, or i would have to plan my routes  :grin: :grin:

I considered white but went back to Red  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: My July order arrived at the weekend
Post by: Shady Pioneer on 07 January 2010, 15:01
That is feckin' sex on legs! :afro:
Title: Re: My July order arrived at the weekend
Post by: Wayne on 07 January 2010, 15:07
Looks stunning.  :cool:
Title: Re: My July order arrived at the weekend
Post by: AlanD on 07 January 2010, 16:02
That is feckin' sex on legs! :afro:

Sex on wheels maybe lol ? ? :D
Title: Re: My July order arrived at the weekend
Post by: Shady Pioneer on 07 January 2010, 16:43
That is feckin' sex on legs! :afro:

Sex on wheels maybe lol ? ? :D

If you wanna be an absolute picky b@stard then yeah lol!
Title: Re: My July order arrived at the weekend
Post by: countrytrucker on 07 January 2010, 17:29

Thanks again for all the comments. I will get good pics up at the weekend when I get it properly cleaned and maybe when some of this snow and ice clears!
Title: Re: My July order arrived at the weekend
Post by: FamilyDub on 07 January 2010, 17:29

Looking forward to seeing those pics!
Title: Re: My July order arrived at the weekend
Post by: daviescotland on 07 January 2010, 17:57
Very nice car, looking forward to seeing more pictures  :smiley:
Title: Re: My July order arrived at the weekend
Post by: mac7 on 07 January 2010, 21:17
Superb :cool: Sits well on the Eibach springs too. The best looking Mk6 I've seen.
Title: Re: My July order arrived at the weekend
Post by: GolfTi on 07 January 2010, 22:03
Your car is gorgeous.
Title: Re: My July order arrived at the weekend
Post by: countrytrucker on 12 January 2010, 17:08
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Title: Re: My July order arrived at the weekend
Post by: Shady Pioneer on 12 January 2010, 17:09
That is just gorgeous! Keep it clean!  :laugh:
Title: Re: My July order arrived at the weekend
Post by: countrytrucker on 12 January 2010, 17:11
That is just gorgeous! Keep it clean!  :laugh:

I'm doing my best but it isn't easy!

Sorry about the poor pics again. I don't have my good camera so these were only on the iPhone.

The lack on sunlight didn't help either!
Title: Re: My July order arrived at the weekend
Post by: Shady Pioneer on 12 January 2010, 17:12
Too be honest, sunlight may have made the pictures blinding, but that still looks amazing in the dull weather. :afro:
Title: Re: My July order arrived at the weekend
Post by: countrytrucker on 12 January 2010, 17:18
Eibach pros or sportlines ? There's a bit too much daylight under the arches of my mk6...

I believe they are sportlines. I was told they would lower the car 25mm at the front and 20mm at the rear. I think it could have been dropped around 35mm at the front and 30mm at the rear
Title: Re: My July order arrived at the weekend
Post by: countrytrucker on 12 January 2010, 17:20
Too be honest, sunlight may have made the pictures blinding, but that still looks amazing in the dull weather. :afro:

I will get good pictures when I get the camera back and when the sun returns.
Title: Re: My July order arrived at the weekend
Post by: R32UK on 12 January 2010, 17:21
Very nice!! not usually a fan of LM's but they go well.... dare I say the rear looks better than the GTI :lipsrsealed: :cool: :cool:
Title: Re: My July order arrived at the weekend
Post by: countrytrucker on 12 January 2010, 17:25
Very nice!! not usually a fan of LM's but they go well.... dare I say the rear looks better than the GTI :lipsrsealed: :cool: :cool:

I have had many BBS wheels in the past and the LMs were the last on the 'to do' list. (OK, they are copies but it's the thought that counts).

I like the way the GTD simply has a GTD badge on the back, no GOLF badge in sight!
Title: Re: My July order arrived at the weekend
Post by: bobbarley on 12 January 2010, 17:25
Great looking car  :smiley:
Title: Re: My July order arrived at the weekend
Post by: JJH on 12 January 2010, 17:53
Seeing pics like these makes me wanna call someone and say really bloody loudly 'where's my phucking car?' :laugh:

Title: Re: My July order arrived at the weekend
Post by: p3asa on 12 January 2010, 22:14
Your car just gets better the more I see it ;)
Did you tint your rear reflectors?
Title: Re: My July order arrived at the weekend
Post by: keelaw on 12 January 2010, 23:51

Sorry to be the killjoy but IMO I'm not that keen on the wheels as they look too aftermarket for my tastes.  Not really a fan of black wheels anyway, so clearly these aren't aimed at me.

On the plus side, the silver grill works well against candy white and great job cleaning it! 


Title: Re: My July order arrived at the weekend
Post by: countrytrucker on 13 January 2010, 13:47
Your car just gets better the more I see it ;)
Did you tint your rear reflectors?

Thanks. No tints on the reflectors though!
Title: Re: My July order arrived at the weekend
Post by: countrytrucker on 13 January 2010, 13:48

Sorry to be the killjoy but IMO I'm not that keen on the wheels as they look too aftermarket for my tastes.  Not really a fan of black wheels anyway, so clearly these aren't aimed at me.

On the plus side, the silver grill works well against candy white and great job cleaning it! 




That is fair enough. I think BBS wheels look great on any German car. They do look a lot lighter in real life. They are gunmetal centres which match the gunmetal in the lower front bumper and mirror surrounds.
Title: Re: My July order arrived at the weekend
Post by: FamilyDub on 13 January 2010, 14:12
Sorry to be the killjoy but IMO I'm not that keen on the wheels as they look too aftermarket for my tastes.

Each to their own, of course. I think the contrast is excellent, especially on white cars.

I think BBS wheels look great on any German car. They do look a lot lighter in real life. They are gunmetal centres which match the gunmetal in the lower front bumper and mirror surrounds.

Whisper it, but I think it might be the nicest MKVI I've seen yet... shame it runs on taxi juice... Kidding!!!! [Flame suit, on!! :evil:]
Title: Re: My July order arrived at the weekend
Post by: AlanD on 13 January 2010, 14:20
Whisper it, but I think it might be the nicest MKVI I've seen yet... shame it runs on taxi juice... Kidding!!!! [Flame suit, on!! :evil:]

I am of the same opinion, not many modded MK6s out there but them wheels set it apart. Again shame its runs on the devils juice tho ;) :D :D
Title: Re: My July order arrived at the weekend
Post by: bobbarley on 13 January 2010, 14:21
Whisper it, but I think it might be the nicest MKVI I've seen yet... shame it runs on taxi juice... Kidding!!!! [Flame suit, on!! :evil:]

I am of the same opinion, not many modded MK6s out there but them wheels set it apart. Again shame its runs on the devils juice tho ;) :D :D

Imagine if it looked like that, but had a 3.2 v6 underneath!  :evil:
Title: Re: My July order arrived at the weekend
Post by: countrytrucker on 14 January 2010, 17:08

I'm quite happy with the diesel engine!
Title: Re: My July order arrived at the weekend
Post by: michaelmurray on 15 January 2010, 22:32
that is one stunning car...

Did you by any chance own an Anni at some point? Recognise the reg.

Title: Re: My July order arrived at the weekend
Post by: countrytrucker on 21 January 2010, 12:26
that is one stunning car...

Did you by any chance own an Anni at some point? Recognise the reg.



Would it be a red MK4 anniversary you mean in the Carrick area?