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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: mk7gti on 28 March 2016, 17:58

Title: Am I missing a cover?
Post by: mk7gti on 28 March 2016, 17:58
Hi Guys

I was just working in my boot and I think my GTI is missing a plastic cover from the seat hinge, picture below. I seem to remember this from my 2013 GTI.

Can anyone confirm so I can ask the dealer to order me the part.

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/23724295/Golf%20Forum/MK7%20Golf%20GTI/Hinge.jpg)
Title: Re: Am I missing a cover?
Post by: kalimon on 28 March 2016, 18:25
Mine's not got one either so that must be how they come :smiley:
Title: Re: Am I missing a cover?
Post by: mk7gti on 28 March 2016, 18:28
It's all about the cost savings :smiley:
Title: Re: Am I missing a cover?
Post by: Finglonga on 28 March 2016, 18:30
The boot floor covers it so there is no need for a extra plastic cover anyway.
Title: Re: Am I missing a cover?
Post by: p3asa on 31 March 2016, 14:59
My GTD (2 years in June) has one.

I'll check the Mrs car when she gets home.
Title: Re: Am I missing a cover?
Post by: dave7268 on 31 March 2016, 17:30
Hi Guys

I was just working in my boot and I think my GTI is missing a plastic cover from the seat hinge, picture below. I seem to remember this from my 2013 GTI.

Can anyone confirm so I can ask the dealer to order me the part.

Mine has one ('14 GTI)

(http://i1258.photobucket.com/albums/ii527/Oldman7268/20160331_171453.jpg)[/URL]
Title: Re: Am I missing a cover?
Post by: mk7gti on 31 March 2016, 21:22
That looks so much better, i've been fleeced with the new one :smiley:. I guess it could be weight saving!

I'm picking up a new GTI front badge front my dealers tomorrow as my 'I' fell off. I will ask if the cover should be included.
Title: Re: Am I missing a cover?
Post by: p3asa on 31 March 2016, 22:01
Our GTI doesn't have a cover either. I know its covered by the boot floor but its horrible looking.
Let us know the price if you ask while in at the parts department.
Title: Re: Am I missing a cover?
Post by: kalimon on 31 March 2016, 22:13
I'll not be buying one that's for sure :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Am I missing a cover?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 01 April 2016, 08:00
If the only time you'll see it is when/if you need to use the spare wheel then why bother?
Title: Re: Am I missing a cover?
Post by: kevinm on 01 April 2016, 09:49
My GTI, built December 2013, has the cover.
Title: Re: Am I missing a cover?
Post by: mk7gti on 01 April 2016, 10:43
I had a look at the technical diagrams with the parts department today. There was a cover mentioned but im 50/50 if its the correct cover shown in the above picture. It cost me £3 so I decided to take a punt...
Title: Re: Am I missing a cover?
Post by: p3asa on 01 April 2016, 11:50
According to EKTA its 5G0886197B
Title: Re: Am I missing a cover?
Post by: Sootchucker on 01 April 2016, 20:21
Think I'll b removing mine from my current GTD in case the new one doesn't have it (just in case)  :grin:
Title: Re: Am I missing a cover?
Post by: Talk-torque on 01 April 2016, 21:41
Collecting my new GTi tomorrow, so cleared all my bits from the GTD today. While removing items from the boot, this little cover fell off, so I have it saved, in case my new car doesn't have one. It was actually quite hard to persuade it to fall off, as it's difficult to see how it's attached. If it helps anyone, you have to force the 2 sides apart to release barbs inside the cover.  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Am I missing a cover?
Post by: Mk7-GTD on 02 April 2016, 08:25
It was actually quite hard to persuade it to fall off

 :grin:  There goes my morning tea.
Title: Re: Am I missing a cover?
Post by: Talk-torque on 02 April 2016, 22:37
It was actually quite hard to persuade it to fall off

 :grin:  There goes my morning tea.

Sorry! Anyway it is now properly installed in it's new GTi home. My first mod!
Title: Re: Am I missing a cover?
Post by: mk7gti on 09 April 2016, 11:51
Much better:

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/23724295/Golf%20Forum/MK7%20Golf%20GTI/Hinge%204.jpg)

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/23724295/Golf%20Forum/MK7%20Golf%20GTI/Hinge%203.jpg)

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/23724295/Golf%20Forum/MK7%20Golf%20GTI/Hinge.jpg)

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/23724295/Golf%20Forum/MK7%20Golf%20GTI/Hinge%202.jpg)
Title: Re: Am I missing a cover?
Post by: kalimon on 09 April 2016, 12:53
Hmm.... not sure it was worth going out of your way for that!
Title: Re: Am I missing a cover?
Post by: mk7gti on 09 April 2016, 12:58
It depends how ocd you are :smiley:
Title: Re: Am I missing a cover?
Post by: Sootchucker on 04 May 2016, 07:38
Bit of a thread revival but I viewed the new GTD at the dealership yesterday (in preparation for the wife's Blue GT Polo arriving any day now, and found another small area where VW have cheapened out.

That being the area on the forward inside edge of the front door (near the rear view mirror), where on the new car there are two ugly bolts showing but on my current GTD, they are covered by a black trim piece. Must have saved VW all of a euro each ! They much have changed the door as well as the current GTD has two small holes where the trim piece fits in to, but on the newer car, the holes are no longer there. Wonder where else VW have removed pieces from to save money ?

New car

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Current Car

[url=https://flic.kr/p/FU9X41](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7105/26188117834_20543a854a_b.jpg)[/url (https://flic.kr/p/GQMwze)
Title: Re: Am I missing a cover?
Post by: silver38 on 04 May 2016, 09:08
Enjoy your new GTD. As you ordered the sport & sound pack did you notice if the front callipers have the GTD logo?
Title: Re: Am I missing a cover?
Post by: Sootchucker on 04 May 2016, 11:28
No they don't mate (never expected them to). They are exactly the same calipers as the standard non S&S Pack GTD (like my current car), but painted red at the factory.

The name plate "GTI" that's on the PP models, use a slightly larger caliper with a modified design to take the two pins that the cover plate (with the GTI lettering) uses to attach to the caliper as well as larger diameter discs.

Sorry :-)
Title: Re: Am I missing a cover?
Post by: silver38 on 04 May 2016, 14:40
Thanks for the information.

The current price list says.

Sport and Sound pack Exhaust sound actuator for selected driver profile. Comfort sound –
Normal and Eco mode, ‘Deep Sporty sound’ – Sport mode.
Includes ‘Red’ brake callipers with 'GTD' logo.
 
When I seen this I checked with the dealers parts dept. for the part number - there wasn't one.
Title: Re: Am I missing a cover?
Post by: p3asa on 04 May 2016, 14:47
Is that a recent brochure as that description was on an old one from 2013!

Have a look at this post http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=260090.msg2389060#msg2389060
Evo1986 is a dealer on the forum and he posted a recent VW bulletin on this very subject.
Title: Re: Am I missing a cover?
Post by: silver38 on 04 May 2016, 16:12
Checked the VW site today before I made the post.
EFFECTIVE FROM 5.4.2016 and as you say also in previous price lists.