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Title: Golf GTD Pre-collection images (Pic heavy)
Post by: Sootchucker on 04 September 2013, 14:10
Just popped up to the dealer to look at my new GTD. Not collecting for about a week, but thought it rude not to post some photos, although most still have the transport sheets in place. As it's not actually a collection, I can't really put it into the new arrivals thread.

And I've got Bridgestone's not Dunlop's  :smiley:

Totally in love with it and can't wait (sorry went a bit mad with the photos so apologies).............

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Title: Re: Golf GTD Pre-collection images (Pic heavy)
Post by: mjh_056 on 04 September 2013, 14:15
Thats my car surely, looks exactly like it so surely some mix up  :wink:

Makes my wait no easier by seeing these but still makes me very happy with what chose also  :smiley:

PS: Pictures look great obviously but does look even better in flesh so glad it wowed you as that is what it is all about, particularly after the wait - Anyone doubting the white should seriously not it is a great colour for the GTI and GTD.
Title: Re: Golf GTD Pre-collection images (Pic heavy)
Post by: JellyB on 04 September 2013, 14:17
Awesome :D

Bet the week wont go quick enough now.
Title: Re: Golf GTD Pre-collection images (Pic heavy)
Post by: theflash on 04 September 2013, 14:23
Just popped up to the dealer to look at my new GTD. Not collecting for about a week, but thought it rude not to post some photos, although most still have the transport sheets in place. As it's not actually a collection, I can't really put it into the new arrivals thread.

And I've got Bridgestone's not Dunlop's  :smiley:

Totally in love with it and can't wait (sorry went a bit mad with the photos so apologies).............



Looks the mutts nuts mate  :wink:
Title: Re: Golf GTD Pre-collection images (Pic heavy)
Post by: CraigW on 04 September 2013, 14:29
Very nice!! :smiley:
Title: Re: Golf GTD Pre-collection images (Pic heavy)
Post by: ChrisJL on 04 September 2013, 14:38
Could've squeezed a couple of more photo's on  :grin: Just kidding  :smiley:

Car looks fantastic bet you're well chuffed!

Also thanks for the photo's. Looking at pictures of stunning peoples cars helps keep the excitement while I wait on mine  :smiley:
Title: Re: Golf GTD Pre-collection images (Pic heavy)
Post by: sam67GTD on 04 September 2013, 14:43
Looks fantastic, I'm waiting on the 3 door version, hopefully being built by a German as I type!
Title: Re: Golf GTD Pre-collection images (Pic heavy)
Post by: wigit on 04 September 2013, 14:45
looks great, i'm sure you'll love it and the rocco will be forgotten in the blink of an eye
Title: Re: Golf GTD Pre-collection images (Pic heavy)
Post by: Sootchucker on 04 September 2013, 15:48
Thanks guys. Yes, it will be a long week that for sure, good job I'm mad busy at work  :grin:

Wigit, the Scirocco will always hold a place in my heart. It's been brilliantly reliable, and whilst it doesn't have the electronic tech of the MQB platform, even 5 years after launch, I think it still looks a fresh as a daisy, and much better than many coupé clones that have arrived since.
Title: Re: Golf GTD Pre-collection images (Pic heavy)
Post by: mjh_056 on 04 September 2013, 15:57
Thanks guys. Yes, it will be a long week that for sure, good job I'm mad busy at work  :grin:

Wigit, the Scirocco will always hold a place in my heart. It's been brilliantly reliable, and whilst it doesn't have the electronic tech of the MQB platform, even 5 years after launch, I think it still looks a fresh as a daisy, and much better than many coupé clones that have arrived since.

The Scirroco is still a great looking car where as my 3 year old A3 looks pretty dated now I feel.

One of things least mentioned in excited category is 5 Doors, really cannot describe how happy they are going to make me feel with all the daily hassle they will remove and without the lines being comprimised as a result.
Title: Re: Golf GTD Pre-collection images (Pic heavy)
Post by: Gung-Ho on 04 September 2013, 17:06
Looking the BIZ! :cool: I really like the look of those Alloys.... Should turn a few heads!!
Title: Re: Golf GTD Pre-collection images (Pic heavy)
Post by: Hawaii-Five-O on 04 September 2013, 17:32
One problem mate, you took a photo of the audio unit and the volume control wasn't in the 12 o'clock position. Tut-tut  :wink:

Only kidding... looks feckin' ace!

So very close now you can almost smell the diesel.
Title: Re: Golf GTD Pre-collection images (Pic heavy)
Post by: Aidey on 04 September 2013, 17:43
Really smart mate, lovely colour, bias of course :evil:
Title: Re: Golf GTD Pre-collection images (Pic heavy)
Post by: Poached on 04 September 2013, 18:04
Looks like the Accelerator pedal is no longer floor mounted?

I don't like the pedal setup in the MK5/6 because the Accelerator pedal is shallower than the brake pedal.
Title: Re: Golf GTD Pre-collection images (Pic heavy)
Post by: CraigW on 04 September 2013, 18:11
Looks like the Accelerator pedal is no longer floor mounted?

I don't like the pedal setup in the MK5/6 because the Accelerator pedal is shallower than the brake pedal.

That's correct. Not floor mounted
Title: Re: Golf GTD Pre-collection images (Pic heavy)
Post by: CraigW on 04 September 2013, 18:12
Looks like the Accelerator pedal is no longer floor mounted?

I don't like the pedal setup in the MK5/6 because the Accelerator pedal is shallower than the brake pedal.

That's correct. Not floor mounted
Title: Re: Golf GTD Pre-collection images (Pic heavy)
Post by: monkeyhanger on 04 September 2013, 18:14
Looks like the Accelerator pedal is no longer floor mounted?

I don't like the pedal setup in the MK5/6 because the Accelerator pedal is shallower than the brake pedal.

I'm used to the floor mounted accelerator pedal, but when I was out on my extended test drive in the GTD demo, the accelerator pedal travel felt natural. When I got back into my Scirocco, for the journey home, the floor mounted accelerator felt ridiculously stiff (until the next journey), much like trying to press the brake pedal down on a car where the servo assistance has failed.
Title: Re: Golf GTD Pre-collection images (Pic heavy)
Post by: dippy_x on 04 September 2013, 18:18
Norbreck - awesome stuff!  Did you check for the fabled reverse camera yet?
I'm so jealous!  Roll on the next 4 months...  :sad:
Title: Re: Golf GTD Pre-collection images (Pic heavy)
Post by: Poached on 04 September 2013, 18:20
Looks like the Accelerator pedal is no longer floor mounted?

I don't like the pedal setup in the MK5/6 because the Accelerator pedal is shallower than the brake pedal.

I'm used to the floor mounted accelerator pedal, but when I was out on my extended test drive in the GTD demo, the accelerator pedal travel felt natural. When I got back into my Scirocco, for the journey home, the floor mounted accelerator felt ridiculously stiff (until the next journey), much like trying to press the brake pedal down on a car where the servo assistance has failed.

My previous cars have had pedals at equal height with respect to each other. It doesn't feel as natural for foot movement with the floor mounted variety.

I'm glad they have changed it.
Title: Re: Golf GTD Pre-collection images (Pic heavy)
Post by: Sootchucker on 04 September 2013, 18:28
Norbreck - awesome stuff!  Did you check for the fabled reverse camera yet?
I'm so jealous!  Roll on the next 4 months...  :sad:

Yes dippy, rear view camera is all there, but I couldn't activate it as the car was still in transport mode, but I could see it under the badge.

Also picked up from the parts department the OEM chrome / black sill trims, rubber mats for winter and rubber load liner for the boot.
Title: Re: Golf GTD Pre-collection images (Pic heavy)
Post by: AlanH on 04 September 2013, 18:31
Very, very nice. When did you order?
Title: Re: Golf GTD Pre-collection images (Pic heavy)
Post by: Sootchucker on 04 September 2013, 19:18
Early April
Title: Re: Golf GTD Pre-collection images (Pic heavy)
Post by: KyleB on 04 September 2013, 19:56
Looks amazing! I don't know if I could walk away from the dealership knowing it was in the yard mind...
Title: Re: Golf GTD Pre-collection images (Pic heavy)
Post by: mk7gti on 04 September 2013, 20:04
Wow that cars clean for just coming off the boat :smiley: Looks the nuts...
Title: Re: Golf GTD Pre-collection images (Pic heavy)
Post by: The Doc on 04 September 2013, 20:14
Very nice - good job ;-)
Title: Re: Golf GTD Pre-collection images (Pic heavy)
Post by: Ricepop on 04 September 2013, 20:16
You have park assist, I will be interested to find out how easy it is to use.
Title: Re: Golf GTD Pre-collection images (Pic heavy)
Post by: Sootchucker on 04 September 2013, 20:30
Me too ! It was such a cheap option (and I'm crap at parking) I thought why not ?
Title: Re: Golf GTD Pre-collection images (Pic heavy)
Post by: Ricepop on 04 September 2013, 20:33
Me too ! It was such a cheap option (and I'm crap at parking) I thought why not ?
That's exactly what I thought, will definitely be having some 'now watch this' adventures with it.
Title: Re: Golf GTD Pre-collection images (Pic heavy)
Post by: Sootchucker on 07 September 2013, 18:01
 As my new GTD has now been PDI'd I thought i would pop back along to give it a good check over. I really wanted to see if the rear view camera was actually there, which is was  :smiley: :smiley:

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DSC_0932 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9691996759/) by Sootchucker (http://www.flickr.com/people/58190042@N03/), on Flickr

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Apologies to all those that couldn't order it due to VW's ineptitude.
Title: Re: Golf GTD Pre-collection images (Pic heavy)
Post by: AaronMc on 07 September 2013, 18:11
Bet you cant wait mate! I have been PDI'ing these at work for the last few weeks, had 2 GTi's and 1 GTD in so far. Very nice cars!

MK6 still has the edge on it for me at the moment though..
Title: Re: Golf GTD Pre-collection images (Pic heavy)
Post by: Jimble on 07 September 2013, 18:11
Just been looking at your earlier pictures and i notice that the factory have stuck a piece of clear protective plastic where the ignition would be, even VW don't trust their dealers!! :-X :D


And who's the purdy lady on the right in one of them? :drool:
Title: Re: Golf GTD Pre-collection images (Pic heavy)
Post by: Sootchucker on 07 September 2013, 18:15
Just been looking at your earlier pictures and i notice that the factory have stuck a piece of clear protective plastic where the ignition would be, even VW don't trust their dealers!! :-X :D


And who's the purdy lady on the right in one of them? :drool:

Trust you  :laugh: :laugh:

That's Emma, one of the back room staff at the dealership.
Title: Re: Golf GTD Pre-collection images (Pic heavy)
Post by: monkeyhanger on 07 September 2013, 18:46
As my new GTD has now been PDI'd I thought i would pop back along to give it a good check over. I really wanted to see if the rear view camera was actually there, which is was  :smiley: :smiley:

(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3670/9691996759_edddf9cf7b_o.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9691996759/)
DSC_0932 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9691996759/) by Sootchucker (http://www.flickr.com/people/58190042@N03/), on Flickr

(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2894/9691996925_b87489d544_o.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9691996925/)
DSC_0933 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9691996925/) by Sootchucker (http://www.flickr.com/people/58190042@N03/), on Flickr

Apologies to all those that couldn't order it due to VW's ineptitude.

So it's PDI'd and you still didn't pick it up? That is the car equivalent of self flagilation

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kd71Ik_3a0c&feature=player_detailpage (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kd71Ik_3a0c&feature=player_detailpage)
Title: Re: Golf GTD Pre-collection images (Pic heavy)
Post by: Jimble on 07 September 2013, 19:41
Just been looking at your earlier pictures and i notice that the factory have stuck a piece of clear protective plastic where the ignition would be, even VW don't trust their dealers!! :-X :D


And who's the purdy lady on the right in one of them? :drool:

Trust you  :D :D

That's Emma, one of the back room staff at the dealership.


Hmm, back room you say??  :smug:
Title: Re: Golf GTD Pre-collection images (Pic heavy)
Post by: Buck on 07 September 2013, 22:54
Looks very nice.

It does suit white to show off the details  :cool:
Title: Re: Golf GTD Pre-collection images (Pic heavy)
Post by: Sootchucker on 10 September 2013, 12:48
YES.....

true to their word, dealer just called to say DVLA had acknowledged request to transfer my private reg from my current Scirocco onto the new Golf, and gave the dealer the green light. So collection is definitely this Saturday - the days can't go fast enough  :grin:

Considering the car only arrived in the UK last Tuesday afternoon, and the V55 was acknowledged on Friday last week which is when they were the allowed to apply for the V5 and plate transfer, so that's just 2 working days. Kudos to DVLA.
Title: Re: Golf GTD Pre-collection images (Pic heavy)
Post by: monkeyhanger on 10 September 2013, 13:16
Just be careful when you are after your remaining tax cashed in on your p/x. My dad is still waiting on his from July, and my sister from May. DVLA claim they sent it but will send another cheque. My sister has supposedly had 3 cheques sent but none of them have reached her! I’m due £83 back off mine. Either DVLA are slow in returning your cash to you or RM employees are intercepting the cheques.

Picking mine up 4pm today - confirmed (although I had to ring salesman at 12:20 to find this out)!
Title: Re: Golf GTD Pre-collection images (Pic heavy)
Post by: Sootchucker on 10 September 2013, 13:21
Got that covered MH - dealer is buying it off me cash.