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Title: Candy white GTI from Switzerland
Post by: feivel on 08 May 2010, 11:30
Hi everyone

I'm Phil from Switzerland. Picked up my GTI a week ago and still no pictures. Why? Because we have the worst May since ever, only 7 minutes (!) of sun so far. Today it looks better and I may be able to get some nice pics.

My GTI has 4 doors and a manual transmission. I also went for these options:

Technology package (contains RNS 510, media-in and bluetooth)
Design package (contains 18" & leather)
Comfort package (contains parking sensors, hill holder and some nets in the boot)
power folding mirrors
Sunroof
Cruise control

Xenons, multifunction steering wheel and privacy glass is standard on Swiss GTIs.

When I picked up the GTI last Saturday there was a second GTI ready to pick up. It was united grey and I noticed some LEDs in the front grill. I asked the dealer what that is and he answered: It will be an unmarked police car! Ok then, local police has the same car as me  :shocked:

I plan a road trip to some nice places in the alps like I did in 2008 with a Mk5 GTI. The pic below was taken on the famous Stelvio pass.
(http://lh5.ggpht.com/_fvT7RjJG7Mo/SM0gjGWHy1I/AAAAAAAAAhk/r2czFHzavlo/s720/IMG_6144-25.jpg)

Try to take some pics of the new GTI today.
Title: Re: Candy white GTI from Switzerland
Post by: feivel on 08 May 2010, 15:32
ok here are some pics:
(http://lh4.ggpht.com/_fvT7RjJG7Mo/S-V0KkQYI8I/AAAAAAAABKA/rrARCC_UNgc/s720/P1000217.jpg)
(http://lh5.ggpht.com/_fvT7RjJG7Mo/S-V0csf558I/AAAAAAAABKE/dABNX8f3HiE/s720/P1000219.JPG)
(http://lh5.ggpht.com/_fvT7RjJG7Mo/S-V0gJijWcI/AAAAAAAABKM/2vBJcmo9Po8/s720/P1000221.jpg)
Title: Re: Candy white GTI from Switzerland
Post by: am1w on 08 May 2010, 15:34
Beautiful car and fully loaded!
Are you sure you are in perfect Switzerland! More like a UK mess!

PS: Do you have ACC?
Title: Re: Candy white GTI from Switzerland
Post by: Jimble on 08 May 2010, 15:36
Sweet ride! enjoy :cool:
Title: Re: Candy white GTI from Switzerland
Post by: am1w on 08 May 2010, 15:38
Car will blend perfectly against a snowy backdrop. :smiley:
Title: Re: Candy white GTI from Switzerland
Post by: feivel on 08 May 2010, 16:33

PS: Do you have ACC?

No I don't have ACC (which is called DCC in Switzerland). The only thing I miss is a better soundsystem. Maybe I should have taken Dynaudio  :undecided:
Title: Re: Candy white GTI from Switzerland
Post by: am1w on 08 May 2010, 16:46
I don't have: (1) Sunroof, (2) Bi-Xenons, (3) Dynaudio, (4) Leather, (5) Hill Hold, (6) RNS510 + Bluetooth. Bi-Xenons and Dynaudio would have been nice.

The rest you can see from my signatrure.

Soon be getting: (1) RNS 510 + Bluetooth, (2) Rear LEDs.

Later on: (1) Re-map with Superchips Bluefin.

It's turning into a labour of love!

Title: Re: Candy white GTI from Switzerland
Post by: feivel on 08 May 2010, 17:07
I guess that Bluefin stuff is chiptuning? Forget that in Switzerland. Increasing the HP of your car -> prison.
Title: Re: Candy white GTI from Switzerland
Post by: ajmoir36 on 08 May 2010, 17:09
I guess that Bluefin stuff is chiptuning? Forget that in Switzerland. Increasing the HP of your car -> prison.

Nice car, seems a bit harsh to send you to prison just for remapping your car.  I dread to think what happens if you were to say, steal one (electric chair?)  :evil:
Title: Re: Candy white GTI from Switzerland
Post by: feivel on 08 May 2010, 17:14
Don't worry, you won't go to prison if you remap your car. But the procedure to get all the paperwork done is ridiculously expensive, so you better buy a more powerful car in the first place.
Title: Re: Candy white GTI from Switzerland
Post by: am1w on 08 May 2010, 17:55
Don't worry, you won't go to prison if you remap your car. But the procedure to get all the paperwork done is ridiculously expensive, so you better buy a more powerful car in the first place.

When I called my Insurance Co Zurich about a quote for a re-map, they would not insure me and also want to charge me £40 more per year for rear LEDs! They are still pretty cheap though!
But got some excellent quotes from Admiral and Elephant through comparethemarket.com.
However, the re-map would cause major problems with VW warranty and servicing if they had any inkling that this had taken place.
So I am being 'jailed' from a re-map!
Title: Re: Candy white GTI from Switzerland
Post by: Snoopy on 08 May 2010, 18:11
When I called my Insurance Co Zurich about a quote for a re-map, they would not insure me and also want to charge me £40 more per year for rear LEDs! They are still pretty cheap though!
But got some excellent quotes from Admiral and Elephant through comparethemarket.com.
However, the re-map would cause major problems with VW warranty and servicing if they had any inkling that this had taken place.
So I am being 'jailed' from a re-map!
Just wait till june and then fit the rear LED lights  :wink: That way they will be a standard fit on the GTI not a mod :evil:
Title: Re: Candy white GTI from Switzerland
Post by: ErikGTI on 08 May 2010, 20:22
Don't worry, you won't go to prison if you remap your car. But the procedure to get all the paperwork done is ridiculously expensive, so you better buy a more powerful car in the first place.

When I called my Insurance Co Zurich about a quote for a re-map, they would not insure me and also want to charge me £40 more per year for rear LEDs! They are still pretty cheap though!
But got some excellent quotes from Admiral and Elephant through comparethemarket.com.
However, the re-map would cause major problems with VW warranty and servicing if they had any inkling that this had taken place.
So I am being 'jailed' from a re-map!

Same over here in the Netherlands...if you want it official with all the normal benefits and conditions it is gonna cost you 3035 Euro's.!!!!! (a 4 year lease ride) l

.....if it wasn't for the dispute and the happy ending I would never have gotten it myself..... :shocked:..

....but on the other hand now that I know the effect...Sweet ol Jes&s this is something else...a Ferrari within reach.... :cool:  :evil: :shocked:
Title: Re: Candy white GTI from Switzerland
Post by: am1w on 08 May 2010, 20:39
Erik: Stop it! I am soo jealous and now I hate you.
This is driving me quite insane. I want the re-map so badly.
Mind over matter at the present. :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Candy white GTI from Switzerland
Post by: Spooner on 09 May 2010, 13:39
Lovely car Phil, and welcome to the forums.  I drove my mk4 GTI down to Avoriaz in the Alps last year, amazing driving roads... and the scenery - Stunning.
Title: Re: Candy white GTI from Switzerland
Post by: feivel on 28 May 2010, 06:27
Received a gift from my dealer yesterday. I think it looks quite nice  :smiley:

(http://lh3.ggpht.com/_fvT7RjJG7Mo/S_9TeGPPQhI/AAAAAAAABLE/cz0h7QTeuZY/s640/IMG_0148.JPG)

(http://lh3.ggpht.com/_fvT7RjJG7Mo/S_9TiJy3_oI/AAAAAAAABLI/cxgRUe6epTQ/s640/IMG_0149.JPG)

(http://lh6.ggpht.com/_fvT7RjJG7Mo/S_9TnoVoZsI/AAAAAAAABLM/CJWYh9fH3ek/s640/IMG_0151.JPG)
Title: Re: Candy white GTI from Switzerland
Post by: gizzywizzy on 28 May 2010, 10:55
Received a gift from my dealer yesterday. I think it looks quite nice  :smiley:

(http://lh3.ggpht.com/_fvT7RjJG7Mo/S_9TeGPPQhI/AAAAAAAABLE/cz0h7QTeuZY/s640/IMG_0148.JPG)

(http://lh3.ggpht.com/_fvT7RjJG7Mo/S_9TiJy3_oI/AAAAAAAABLI/cxgRUe6epTQ/s640/IMG_0149.JPG)

(http://lh6.ggpht.com/_fvT7RjJG7Mo/S_9TnoVoZsI/AAAAAAAABLM/CJWYh9fH3ek/s640/IMG_0151.JPG)



Bet Kev would like one of those to put his new ipad in :wink: :smiley:

Gizzy
Title: Re: Candy white GTI from Switzerland
Post by: Steve30 on 28 May 2010, 11:01
No, he needs it for his lubricant use's loads of it :grin:
Title: Re: Candy white GTI from Switzerland
Post by: Egbutt Wash on 28 May 2010, 11:56
Why is it Candy White?
The only white candy I can think of is Flumps.
Title: Re: Candy white GTI from Switzerland
Post by: gizzywizzy on 28 May 2010, 14:16
No, he needs it for his lubricant use's loads of it :grin:

Brilliant :grin:

Gizzy
Title: Re: Candy white GTI from Switzerland
Post by: R32UK on 28 May 2010, 19:21
Why is it Candy White?
The only white candy I can think of is Flumps.

candy sticks??? :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Candy white GTI from Switzerland
Post by: am1w on 28 May 2010, 20:53
No, he needs it for his lubricant use's loads of it :grin:

 :laugh:
I wish i knew which one?
Title: Re: Candy white GTI from Switzerland
Post by: Steve30 on 28 May 2010, 21:12
No, he needs it for his lubricant use's loads of it :grin:

 :laugh:
I wish i knew which one?

Ask Kev , he told me its petrolem jelly  :grin:

he should be along soon , where is he?? :laugh:
Title: Re: Candy white GTI from Switzerland
Post by: am1w on 28 May 2010, 21:24
No, he needs it for his lubricant use's loads of it :grin:
:laugh:
I wish i knew which one?
Ask Kev , he told me its petrolem jelly  :grin:
he should be along soon , where is he?? :laugh:

Buying the Fcukass RS chav carriage to help with the cottaging! :laugh:
Title: Re: Candy white GTI from Switzerland
Post by: Steve30 on 28 May 2010, 21:27
Oh yea he's getting the green chav chariot , off topic thread , he don't come in any more just lately :grin:
Title: Re: Candy white GTI from Switzerland
Post by: am1w on 28 May 2010, 21:58
Oh yea he's getting the green chav chariot , off topic thread , he don't come in any more just lately :grin:

Really? :sad: