Hi and welcome!hum, strange I didn't experience ACC as such. Is it perhaps with high speed of in sports mode ? (same experience there :sad:)
I can comment on ACC: what is does (on top of the suspension setting change) is it's reducing the power assist steering therefore giving noticeable, much stiffer feeling. I personally like it very much.
Now, that's strange! No you can feel it stright away. Maybe try some other GTI or any Scirocco as it has that as standard (at least in UK)...Hi and welcome!hum, strange I didn't experience ACC as such. Is it perhaps with high speed of in sports mode ? (same experience there :sad:)
I can comment on ACC: what is does (on top of the suspension setting change) is it's reducing the power assist steering therefore giving noticeable, much stiffer feeling. I personally like it very much.
except 18" (not comfortable due to bad roads/tarmac in my neighborhood)
car looks sh1t with 17" alloys, and the ride is not that hard honestly!
Dynaudio.
To be honost I really expected more. Used to Logic& in the Bimmer, the Dynaudio system really misses sheer power. Is there consensus on this ?
which setting did you have it on? cause there are 3 settings and i can assure you the highest one will blow your head off. better than a bmw standard system by a mile, not better than a bose, bang & oluf etc
Rear head rests
Want i don't like about the Gti are the big rear head rests. Did any try to mount the lower head rest which comes with non GTi's ?
the big head rests look cool dude - if you want little ones buy a sh1ttier version of a golf!
Trims/steering wheel etc.
Don't shoot :wink: but the red stitching and parts and black trims everywhere are not our taste. In fact I have chosen for the R-Line trims (silver alloy) and R-Line steering wheel. Also the car gets R-Line door sill trims and a GTD grille. Yet I need some good pictures of the R-Line parts. Does anybody have a link to them ?
buy a different car lol - is there actually anything you do like about the GTI?!?!
Hello and welcome.
I personally love my GTI, the Dynaudio is very good and 300 watts is plenty for me, the rear head rests are not too big, 18" Monza's are superb and I don't have any issues with using them on all types of road surface, the red stitching and other interior trim is something I really like. Basically I bought the car because I think it looks fantastic all round and the drive is superb.
You seem to have so many misgivings about trim and various aspects of the GTI perhaps you should consider buying something else.
Why dont you get another BM? I mean rear wheel drive or the R, me I would go for the R . I think your focussing on the 18's to much? There is really nothing in it between 17's or 18's , but then you also say your going to map it anyway?? :undecided:
Just to put my two pence worth in and probably upset a few people.
So here goes .....
The BMW I Series IMO is a horrid car. I had one on loan for 3 weeks and I felt claustophobic in it and eventually hated everything about it. It is pig ugly and looks like a deformed lizard.
Moving on ... Get yourself a Golf R, if this floats your boat, and if you wish it to go faster re-map it. Or save some mony and get a GTi and then re-map it. Or, you could buy a lightly used example of either one of these and save some money.
There is no doubt you should get ACC. You cannot judge it on a brand new car until the car's suspension settles-in at around 2000 miles. It is a must with the GTi and the R. Go for 18" wheels as their ride comfort is excellent even on our UK potholed roads.
The other option that is worth having are the Bi-Xenons. They are excellent value for money. I made a big mistake not ordering them from the factory.
The RCD 310/510 sound better than the RNS510 with the RCD310 having the best sound. No doubt. However, it does not rate highly on the beauty stakes. Regarding Dynaudio, I have heard many systems with this and it is a waste of money. Most unimpressive. You will still need to get a sub-woofer with it. So, stick with the standard speakers as they sound faster and attach a sub-woofer. That's what I am goig to do this Friday.
Colour wise: I like Shadow Blue as it is a truly classy colour. Red and White are great with my definite preference (at last!) for Red. A Red GTi looks the business but on a Golf R it seems decidedly uncool IMO. White, though very nice, has become too popular and requires untold amount of cleaning. Lastly, for me all Gre(a)ys are boring
Seatwise: leather (or part-leather as it is) in a Golf GTi does not float my boat either and the inside looks very ordinary with it. The quality of the leather is also pretty poor. The Jacara cloth is superb and very comfortable to sit on. Much better than leather. Also, the seat warmers work much, much more quickly with the cloth upholstry.
Tyres: no experience with these. However, I dislike my Bridgestones as they are very noisy. Michelins or Continentals are the ones to go for from what I have read and head.
In 2102, I will probably buy the new Mercedes A Class but not before comparing it with the 2012 model GTi. The equivalent BMW will probably still look pig ugly.
Enjoy whichever choice you make. :smiley:
The RCD 310/510 sound better than the RNS510 with the RCD310 having the best sound. No doubt. However, it does not rate highly on the beauty stakes.
Darling Amanda,
You've got eveything except the colour! :evil: :laugh:
A near perfect car and better than mine!
Asker :kiss:
Soundsystem: The RCD 310/510 sound better than the RNS510 with the RCD310 having the best sound.
Soundsystem: The RCD 310/510 sound better than the RNS510 with the RCD310 having the best sound.
Sorry, I know this off topic but I've been wanting to ask for some time........
I've noticed at various times people saying that the RCD310 and 510 sound quality is better than the RNS510 with the RCD310 being the best. I can understand it perhaps for the RCD310 as it is very different to the RCD/RNS510; but I would have thought that the RCD510 and RNS510 shared the same components as far as audio is concerned as they are obviously made by the same manufacturer. I also wouldn't expect VW to install systems which cost more but have inferior sound quality to the standard fitment RCD310. Why would these units have differing sound qualities?
Maybe one of you experts out there can explain please?
I replaced my RCD510 + dynaudio with the RNS510 + dynaudio and to my ears there is no difference, they sound exactly the same and for my tastes that is good enough.
BTW I have nearly all the options....so feel free to ask..... :smug:
groetjes
Erik
After a second testdrive in the R, I ordered a 5D with DSG in Deep Black. really a pity that Carbon Steel Grey is not possible :sad:
Full option except 19", Top Sport Seats and electric seats. Delivery jan. 2011
I thought he would after seeing the thread on the R forum.