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Title: Golf GTI PP ordered... with a twist!
Post by: Yarrac on 04 October 2014, 21:25
Hi All  :smiley:

After much deliberation and many test drives of various makes and models of cars I placed an order last week for a new GTI PP. Thanks to being a lurker on these forums I've got loads of useful tips so thought I would  join in with the conversation.

I went a bit crazy on the options! Have gone for:

Tungsten Silver
Discover Pro
DCC
Reversing Camera
Dynaudio
Keyless
Santiago’s
Lane Assist
Park Assist
Winter Pack

Delivery for end of the year.

But here’s the twist: I work for the Fire Service. This is going to be a car I use for work to respond to operational incidents, therefore it will be fitted with blue lights and siren. Should be lots of fun driving fats with that PP fitted!!  :evil:




Title: Re: Golf GTI PP ordered... with a twist!
Post by: Exonian on 05 October 2014, 03:16
Awesome! You get to legally make the most of the car!
Welcome aboard, you'll love the car and its abilities and there's always the option of making it extra 'rapid' response!
Title: Re: Golf GTI PP ordered... with a twist!
Post by: peterdoherty on 05 October 2014, 14:31
I think theres someone else on here who is also in the emergency services with it kitted out with blue lights etc...
Title: Re: Golf GTI PP ordered... with a twist!
Post by: legg360 on 05 October 2014, 14:47
I love driving with blue lights but if my own car was fitted with them I think I'd be getting in trouble... Be so hard not to use them to get past rush hour traffic on the way home
Title: Re: Golf GTI PP ordered... with a twist!
Post by: AndyG on 05 October 2014, 20:18
It would be great to give them a quick flash when you see people on their phones whilst driving.
Title: Re: Golf GTI PP ordered... with a twist!
Post by: caprigreen on 05 October 2014, 22:54
Hi All  :smiley:

After much deliberation and many test drives of various makes and models of cars I placed an order last week for a new GTI PP. Thanks to being a lurker on these forums I've got loads of useful tips so thought I would  join in with the conversation.

I went a bit crazy on the options! Have gone for:

Tungsten Silver
Discover Pro
DCC
Reversing Camera
Dynaudio
Keyless
Santiago’s
Lane Assist
Park Assist
Winter Pack

Delivery for end of the year.

But here’s the twist: I work for the Fire Service. This is going to be a car I use for work to respond to operational incidents, therefore it will be fitted with blue lights and siren. Should be lots of fun driving fats with that PP fitted!!  :evil:

I take it your a flexi duty officer,  like me  :smiley:
Title: Re: Golf GTI PP ordered... with a twist!
Post by: mcmaddy on 06 October 2014, 07:38
Surely the boot is too small for any equipment needs? They all use estate and 4x4's up here.
Title: Re: Golf GTI PP ordered... with a twist!
Post by: caprigreen on 06 October 2014, 09:48
Surely the boot is too small for any equipment needs? They all use estate and 4x4's up here.

with the cut backs you only need a hard hat pair of wellies and a bucket  :smiley:
Title: Re: Golf GTI PP ordered... with a twist!
Post by: Yarrac on 06 October 2014, 14:29
I love driving with blue lights but if my own car was fitted with them I think I'd be getting in trouble... Be so hard not to use them to get past rush hour traffic on the way home

It would be great to give them a quick flash when you see people on their phones whilst driving.

trust me I've been tempted in the past, but 'its more then me jobs worth'. Get caught doing that and its P45 time!
Title: Re: Golf GTI PP ordered... with a twist!
Post by: Yarrac on 06 October 2014, 14:30

I take it your a flexi duty officer,  like me  :smiley:

Yep, in LFB. You?
Title: Re: Golf GTI PP ordered... with a twist!
Post by: Yarrac on 06 October 2014, 14:31
Surely the boot is too small for any equipment needs? They all use estate and 4x4's up here.

As an officer I only need to take my firegear and a few other bits. The guys on the trucks have all the proper kit. I have a 1 series BMW coupé presently and the boot is big enough (just).
Title: Re: Golf GTI PP ordered... with a twist!
Post by: caprigreen on 06 October 2014, 20:25

I take it your a flexi duty officer,  like me  :smiley:

Yep, in LFB. You?

GM flexi in Cornwall
Title: Re: Golf GTI PP ordered... with a twist!
Post by: Yarrac on 27 October 2014, 18:07

I take it your a flexi duty officer,  like me  :smiley:

Yep, in LFB. You?

GM flexi in Cornwall

Will yours also be used for response?