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Title: Accessories for new GTI owner
Post by: ajmoir36 on 30 October 2017, 21:20
So my sister has just bought a used Red Mk7 GTi which she collects on Saturday. Its an upgrade from a 10yr old mk5 170 GT. What are the nice little things you can buy that make it that little bit special? E.g key rings?
Title: Re: Accessories for new GTI owner
Post by: Exonian on 31 October 2017, 06:06
A colleague of mine bought me one of these https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/2017-Volkswagen-Keyring-Golf-GTI-GTD-R-R32-Mk1-MK2-Mk3-Mk4-Mk5-Mk6-MK7-Key-Chain/362094666997?hash=item544e8624f5

I’m pretty fond of it  :smiley: and would be quite handy for a sister to hook her keys out of her handbag easily.
Not that I carry a dainty handbag.
And if I did it would be our little secret...  :whistle:

Title: Re: Accessories for new GTI owner
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 31 October 2017, 07:39
GTI Cap, Polo Shirt and Jacket? She can look like Joey from Friends with the Porsche....  :grin:
Title: Re: Accessories for new GTI owner
Post by: ajmoir36 on 31 October 2017, 12:24
A colleague of mine bought me one of these https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/2017-Volkswagen-Keyring-Golf-GTI-GTD-R-R32-Mk1-MK2-Mk3-Mk4-Mk5-Mk6-MK7-Key-Chain/362094666997?hash=item544e8624f5

I’m pretty fond of it  :smiley: and would be quite handy for a sister to hook her keys out of her handbag easily.
Not that I carry a dainty handbag.
And if I did it would be our little secret...  :whistle:



I just picked up one of those they looked nice. Shame they don't make an R version for me.

GTI Cap, Polo Shirt and Jacket? She can look like Joey from Friends with the Porsche....  :grin:

I don't think she's into that.

Any other suggestions? I believe it will come with Mats was thinking a boot liner but her mk5 has one and I am sure it will fit with a bit of Stanley knife help.
Title: Re: Accessories for new GTI owner
Post by: JB GTI on 31 October 2017, 12:35
Red LEDs for the footwells. The link for the part numbers is in the Mk7 maintenance section.
Title: Re: Accessories for new GTI owner
Post by: Watts on 31 October 2017, 13:30
Replacement foot rest so it matches the pedals, much better. And the Audi 12v plug, small change but worthwhile :smiley:
Title: Re: Accessories for new GTI owner
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 31 October 2017, 13:35
Pedal box.
Title: Re: Accessories for new GTI owner
Post by: kalimon on 31 October 2017, 13:38
+1 for the pedal box.
VW also do a GTI sports bag in the red check upholstery colours. Not for me but each to their own.
Title: Re: Accessories for new GTI owner
Post by: fredgroves on 31 October 2017, 15:13
Stage 3 tune?  :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil:
Title: Re: Accessories for new GTI owner
Post by: ajmoir36 on 31 October 2017, 16:52
you know what...I don't have any of these things for my R. :grin:

I have thought about the foot rest myself for the DSG left leg pedal, never mind her, I just don't seem to get around to buying one bit like the paddle extensions, I refuse to pay large amounts of money for them and the stick on ones just look naff.

Got any links to the foot rest, good quality cheap?
Title: Re: Accessories for new GTI owner
Post by: ajmoir36 on 31 October 2017, 16:53
Red LEDs for the footwells. The link for the part numbers is in the Mk7 maintenance section.

Now this is a good idea. I have limestone grey so I think that any other colour might be a bit odd.
Title: Re: Accessories for new GTI owner
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 31 October 2017, 17:17
Stage 3 tune?  :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil:

  :laugh:
Title: Re: Accessories for new GTI owner
Post by: ajmoir36 on 31 October 2017, 19:28
Do GTI keys normally come with the GTI end caps on them?
Title: Re: Accessories for new GTI owner
Post by: fredgroves on 31 October 2017, 19:31
Yes
Title: Re: Accessories for new GTI owner
Post by: ajmoir36 on 31 October 2017, 19:34
Thanks
Title: Re: Accessories for new GTI owner
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 31 October 2017, 20:12

GTI Cap, Polo Shirt and Jacket? She can look like Joey from Friends with the Porsche....  :grin:

I don't think she's into that.

Any other suggestions? I believe it will come with Mats was thinking a boot liner but her mk5 has one and I am sure it will fit with a bit of Stanley knife help.

These were joke suggestions obviously!

I have one of these which looks cool and is probably the only 'GTI' accessory I'd ever get.

(https://s26.postimg.org/ovvgxwhl5/IMG_8495.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/thrl69345/)


Title: Re: Accessories for new GTI owner
Post by: ajmoir36 on 31 October 2017, 21:01
That is nice where did you get it?
Title: Re: Accessories for new GTI owner
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 31 October 2017, 21:10
That is nice where did you get it?

Genuine accessory but couldn't find one via VW

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-Volkswagen-GTI-keyring-with-Clark-fabric-Keyfob-Golf-MK7-VW/132327522076?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D48930%26meid%3D0d4e817fc65647cd909357ef5bd51fcb%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D142256422918&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851
Title: Re: Accessories for new GTI owner
Post by: ajmoir36 on 31 October 2017, 21:13
Thanks
Title: Re: Accessories for new GTI owner
Post by: JB GTI on 31 October 2017, 22:48
I have one these I can use again soon !
They are made of rubber and decent quality

(https://s26.postimg.org/tcbko3j89/518_B70_B4-915_B-487_A-9_A83-66349343248_A.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/tp2yua1hx/)
Title: Re: Accessories for new GTI owner
Post by: Booth11 on 31 October 2017, 23:15
I’ve got some silicone key covers which are great and made the key nicer to handle.  Come in various colours and stay put, don’t roll.  Not GTI logo’d but very GTI looking with stripe and honeycomb design.  Maybe a red one for your sis.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FIT-FOR-VW-GOLF-7-MK7-SKODA-OCTAVIA-SILICONE-KEY-REMOTE-HOLDER-COVER-CASE-FOB-/281557339476?var=&hash=item418e200d54:m:mmj6sWULYV1tRCy8gZ7Gxxw

(https://s1.postimg.org/195gtwb53j/940124_EA-8413-462_C-9_D04-18485173_DE3_E.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/2mrzxxm74b/)

(https://s1.postimg.org/6z3kjmrvlb/CD926_F24-6_FB7-4138-_B5_BD-_C697_F41172_DE.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/2qod9t1msr/)

(https://s1.postimg.org/28ybl80gxr/D5_F9_CB2_C-6_FC2-4_B6_D-8348-5_B5278575875.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/5w3v8qw9ff/)

Title: Re: Accessories for new GTI owner
Post by: Gnasher on 01 November 2017, 11:36
I’ve got some silicone key covers which are great and made the key nicer to handle.  Come in various colours and stay put, don’t roll.  Not GTI logo’d but very GTI looking with stripe and honeycomb design.  Maybe a red one for your sis.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FIT-FOR-VW-GOLF-7-MK7-SKODA-OCTAVIA-SILICONE-KEY-REMOTE-HOLDER-COVER-CASE-FOB-/281557339476?var=&hash=item418e200d54:m:mmj6sWULYV1tRCy8gZ7Gxxw

(https://s1.postimg.org/195gtwb53j/940124_EA-8413-462_C-9_D04-18485173_DE3_E.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/2mrzxxm74b/)

(https://s1.postimg.org/6z3kjmrvlb/CD926_F24-6_FB7-4138-_B5_BD-_C697_F41172_DE.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/2qod9t1msr/)

(https://s1.postimg.org/28ybl80gxr/D5_F9_CB2_C-6_FC2-4_B6_D-8348-5_B5278575875.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/5w3v8qw9ff/)

Had one of these myself and it worked well. It might be worth looking for the one that is actually designed for the GTI key as it's slightly bigger than the standard one with the extra 'GTI' logo'd bit.

I've seen them online but not bought any yet.
Title: Re: Accessories for new GTI owner
Post by: Guzzle on 01 November 2017, 12:02
Not sure why anyone would need one of these, must be for the GTI obsessed owner that has everything else;

https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Brand-New-Genuine-Volkswagen-GTI-Rubber-Duck-Novelty-Bath-Toy/262571389287?epid=1068702024&hash=item3d22797167%3Ag%3Aet4AAOSwHoFXvCRa&_trkparms=pageci%253A7a24a4bd-befb-11e7-999f-74dbd18046ca%257Cparentrq%253A776f2bc915f0a991f0c82f12fffacb51%257Ciid%253A1
Title: Re: Accessories for new GTI owner
Post by: ajmoir36 on 01 November 2017, 17:03
Thanks for the ideas, I think I have two keyrings on order, some new Bosch wiper blades, a Tornado Red touch up stick. Not sure about the rubber sleeves as she has key less and it probably not see the light of day in the bottom of a hand bag, then again nor the key chains. :laugh:

Not sure why anyone would need one of these, must be for the GTI obsessed owner that has everything else;

https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Brand-New-Genuine-Volkswagen-GTI-Rubber-Duck-Novelty-Bath-Toy/262571389287?epid=1068702024&hash=item3d22797167%3Ag%3Aet4AAOSwHoFXvCRa&_trkparms=pageci%253A7a24a4bd-befb-11e7-999f-74dbd18046ca%257Cparentrq%253A776f2bc915f0a991f0c82f12fffacb51%257Ciid%253A1

That is hilarious although (Christmas joke idea though).
Title: Re: Accessories for new GTI owner
Post by: Pretzel on 02 November 2017, 17:19
And the Audi 12v plug, small change but worthwhile :smiley:

Could you elaborate on this?
Title: Re: Accessories for new GTI owner
Post by: Watts on 02 November 2017, 17:26
And the Audi 12v plug, small change but worthwhile :smiley:

Could you elaborate on this?

It's the plug filling what would've been the cigarette lighter socket - the standard VW one is just a sorry looking bit of black plastic whereas the Audi one is a bit more blingy. I'd post a picture but I can't at the moment :rolleyes: It's about £5. It won't change your life but it does look so much better and is a nice addition to the Golf's cabin :smiley:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-AUDI-12V-Volt-socket-cigarette-lighter-dummy-cover-/231711706593

Don't pay their price though....
Title: Re: Accessories for new GTI owner
Post by: Booth11 on 02 November 2017, 21:23
Like so:

Aluminium finish Audi 12V Power Source Dummy Cover - part no. 4H0 919 311.  £5.34 inc VAT from TPS (Trade Part Specialists).  Order via phone or calling into local store.

(https://s1.postimg.org/4ec6s7wz5r/88_D113_EB-901_F-4_E74-_B1_DB-0_E94_D47190_D3.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/69orku9erf/)

(https://s1.postimg.org/3499lwga5b/89_CD9_B98-_FB72-45_C4-8554-_BEFB0315_E2_E3.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/4ec6s7y9gb/)

(https://s1.postimg.org/11tgxuhhe7/ABB100_F4-3_B5_F-4_BB8-8_FBC-_C9_E4_A70_D7_E7_F.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/4w28gszfbf/)

Title: Re: Accessories for new GTI owner
Post by: kalimon on 02 November 2017, 21:48
Free from an Audi showroom :laugh:
Title: Re: Accessories for new GTI owner
Post by: Pretzel on 02 November 2017, 22:35
Free from an Audi showroom :laugh:

 :evil:
Title: Re: Accessories for new GTI owner
Post by: Pretzel on 02 November 2017, 22:37
And the Audi 12v plug, small change but worthwhile :smiley:

Could you elaborate on this?

It's the plug filling what would've been the cigarette lighter socket - the standard VW one is just a sorry looking bit of black plastic whereas the Audi one is a bit more blingy. I'd post a picture but I can't at the moment :rolleyes: It's about £5. It won't change your life but it does look so much better and is a nice addition to the Golf's cabin :smiley:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-AUDI-12V-Volt-socket-cigarette-lighter-dummy-cover-/231711706593

Don't pay their price though....

Thanks Watts and Booth11 for the explanation.
Title: Re: Accessories for new GTI owner
Post by: ajmoir36 on 03 November 2017, 19:32
Looks good that might have to pick up a couple aswell.
Title: Re: Accessories for new GTI owner
Post by: Finglonga on 03 November 2017, 20:55
Need to dry my screen off as there is coffee all over it when I saw that Plaid keyring was selling for £25  :shocked:

Still looking for a silicone fob cover that fits the larger GTI fob and they do them but rare as Hens teeth.

(http://fsimg.vwmaniacs.com/fs2cabinet/gd1/gd14080/gd14080-m-04-dl.jpg)

Then went looking for GTI things....wish I hadn't now.

(https://i.pinimg.com/736x/7a/d2/b6/7ad2b6647cabf9f16f8eb38461b84c11--boxers-i-want.jpg)

(https://i.pinimg.com/236x/1f/47/87/1f4787f0cbefc2213d40bc1e55faf1ad--vw-r-plaid.jpg)
Title: Re: Accessories for new GTI owner
Post by: ajmoir36 on 03 November 2017, 22:45
Haha classic slippers and boxers.
Title: Re: Accessories for new GTI owner
Post by: Papa John on 03 November 2017, 23:04
Oh man, slipper wantage!  :smiley:

This did get bought. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0093L89K0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Not arrived yet but will update as and when I get around to fitting it.

Cheers, Papa John.
Title: Re: Accessories for new GTI owner
Post by: Pretzel on 04 November 2017, 18:22
Oh man, slipper wantage!  :smiley:

This did get bought. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0093L89K0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Not arrived yet but will update as and when I get around to fitting it.

Cheers, Papa John.

Are the Polo and Golf foot-rests the same?
Title: Re: Accessories for new GTI owner
Post by: Papa John on 04 November 2017, 19:43
Oh man, slipper wantage!  :smiley:

This did get bought. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0093L89K0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Not arrived yet but will update as and when I get around to fitting it.

Cheers, Papa John.

Are the Polo and Golf foot-rests the same?

Is that a trick question?  :laugh:

This is the correct one (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-GOLF-MK7-GTI-FOOTREST-R32-TURBO-EXCLUSIVE-WITH-OEM-BLACK-RUBBER-BACKING/151921423015?hash=item235f38f2a7:g:kvYAAOSwUdlWdX0R).  :cool:

Title: Re: Accessories for new GTI owner
Post by: ajmoir36 on 04 November 2017, 21:59
My sister picked up her used GTI today she is very happy, likes her key rings and touch up too.
Title: Re: Accessories for new GTI owner
Post by: Pretzel on 04 November 2017, 22:05
Oh man, slipper wantage!  :smiley:

This did get bought. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0093L89K0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Not arrived yet but will update as and when I get around to fitting it.

Cheers, Papa John.

Are the Polo and Golf foot-rests the same?

Is that a trick question?  :laugh:

This is the correct one (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-GOLF-MK7-GTI-FOOTREST-R32-TURBO-EXCLUSIVE-WITH-OEM-BLACK-RUBBER-BACKING/151921423015?hash=item235f38f2a7:g:kvYAAOSwUdlWdX0R).  :cool:

No trick intended, just expanding my knowledge base :smiley:
Title: Re: Accessories for new GTI owner
Post by: P6GTD on 05 November 2017, 10:17
Hello Booth 11, I enjoy your many posts....always worth reading.
Would you mind telling me which TPS depot supplied your Audi 12v plug cover? And will they post out?
Thanks v much.
PS : I have just ordered the footrest featured on this topic.....does anyone know how easy it is to fit?
Title: Re: Accessories for new GTI owner
Post by: vidman2 on 05 November 2017, 10:46
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=276795.0
Title: Re: Accessories for new GTI owner
Post by: P6GTD on 07 November 2017, 14:02
Thanks vidman2.
My new alloy footrest cover from Creations Motorsport has a self adhesive pad and simply sticks on to the outward facing surface of the rest so I reckon that will be a 1 minute job.
Looks a v nice bit of kit too.
As original equipment that would cost VW about 5 quid to source and fit.........on a £28,000 list price car!
Title: Re: Accessories for new GTI owner
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 07 November 2017, 14:40
This is pretty much same as a genuine footrest and fixes on in place of original plastic one rather than sticking on.

http://www.superskoda.com/Volkswagen/Golf-VII/VW-Golf-VII-MK7-GTi-designed-footrest-for-RHD-cars-MANUAL-TRANSMISSION
Title: Re: Accessories for new GTI owner
Post by: Booth11 on 07 November 2017, 14:40
Hello Booth 11, I enjoy your many posts....always worth reading.
Would you mind telling me which TPS depot supplied your Audi 12v plug cover? And will they post out?
Thanks v much.
PS : I have just ordered the footrest featured on this topic.....does anyone know how easy it is to fit?

Haha, only just seen this!  Obviously you are sorted now.

Thanks for your kind words. :smiley:

Just seen your post about the footrest. I had one of these in my previous GTI and though it has sticky pads, I strongly advise you to utilise the fitting screw or use a self tapping screw to secure as the sticky pads alone do not hold it for long in my experience.  I’ve got to say the aliexpress footrest as linked to in the fitting thread, though not gti logo’d, is superior to the stick on one in this thread.  Being a replacement footrest to the plastic oem one, it fits perfect and is so comfortable underfoot.  On aliexpress with a 14% discount on 11th coming up for anyone interested.

https://m.aliexpress.com/s/item/32218031571.html?trace=wwwdetail2mobilesitedetail&productId=32218031571&productSubject=2014-RHD-VW-Golf-7-MK7-Seat-mk3-footrest-pedals-Car-pedal-Cover&trace=msiteDetail2pcDetail
Title: Re: Accessories for new GTI owner
Post by: maxie on 08 November 2017, 15:53
hi all, does anyone know if vw  do red centre caps for the wheels?
Title: Re: Accessories for new GTI owner
Post by: GTD1414 on 08 November 2017, 16:28
hi all, does anyone know if vw  do red centre caps for the wheels?

You can get OEM VW ones with the red edge like the ones found on the Clubsport 18" Belvedere wheels.
Title: Re: Accessories for new GTI owner
Post by: Watts on 08 November 2017, 16:37
hi all, does anyone know if vw  do red centre caps for the wheels?

You can get OEM VW ones with the red edge like the ones found on the Clubsport 18" Belvedere wheels.

Here: https://www.kunzmann.de/shop/en/wheels-wheel-hub-cap-chrome-red-vw-golf-7-genuine-volkswagen.htm
Title: Re: Accessories for new GTI owner
Post by: maxie on 08 November 2017, 16:58
hi all, does anyone know if vw  do red centre caps for the wheels?

You can get OEM VW ones with the red edge like the ones found on the Clubsport 18" Belvedere wheels.

Here: https://www.kunzmann.de/shop/en/wheels-wheel-hub-cap-chrome-red-vw-golf-7-genuine-volkswagen.htm

thats great thanks :)  i think they'll look bettter with red..

(http://i63.tinypic.com/250418k.jpg)