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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: CitizenKane on 22 January 2018, 14:25

Title: GTi Interior Questions
Post by: CitizenKane on 22 January 2018, 14:25
Hello,

Did the Mk4 GTi only ever come with walnut trim and tartan(ish) seats, or were there any other interior options? Did it ever come with leather seats for example? I know other Mk4's did but I'm wondering about the GTi specifically.

The reason I am asking is because I want to mix up my interior a bit as mine is a bit grotty and I've never been a big fan of the interior anyway, but I only want to use OEM parts. So I've sourced a 25th anniversary edition aluminium trim set, but I'm trying to figure out what other OEM parts would be available to complement it - was there ever a 5 speed gear knob with aluminium rather than walnut trim for example?

Also, did the GTi ever come with leather seats or if I want leather will I just need to source a set from a non-GTi car?

Many thanks  :smiley:




Title: Re: GTi Interior Questions
Post by: Mr_Orange on 22 January 2018, 22:43
Don't know about seats, other than leather was available and fitted to certain mk4s, like 4motion and R32.
I have aluminium 5 speed gear knob from same era polo gti, has gti engraved into :)  Fitted perfectly
Title: Re: GTi Interior Questions
Post by: Wazzzer on 22 January 2018, 23:15
The Bora sport gearknob is quite nice, not too OTT
Title: Re: GTi Interior Questions
Post by: CitizenKane on 23 January 2018, 15:40
The Bora sport gearknob is quite nice, not too OTT

Thanks mate, I actually had my eye on that exact one believe it or not. I think it'll go really well with the 25th anniversary trim.
Title: Re: GTi Interior Questions
Post by: CitizenKane on 23 January 2018, 15:42
Don't know about seats, other than leather was available and fitted to certain mk4s, like 4motion and R32.
I have aluminium 5 speed gear knob from same era polo gti, has gti engraved into :)  Fitted perfectly

I went into your build thread to try take a look at your Polo gear knob before realising you've been hit with photobucket, how annoying! Got any links?



Title: Re: GTi Interior Questions
Post by: barrym381 on 23 January 2018, 19:10
The leather was an optional extra I just sold a set of black recaro s too  :smiley: r32 s came with konig seats either half leather half cloth or full leather
Title: Re: GTi Interior Questions
Post by: CitizenKane on 23 January 2018, 20:39
The leather was an optional extra I just sold a set of black recaro s too  :smiley: r32 s came with konig seats either half leather half cloth or full leather

Interesting, thanks. By any chance do you know if the GTi leather seats were the same as the ones that were available on regular Golfs or were they any different?
Title: Re: GTi Interior Questions
Post by: barrym381 on 23 January 2018, 21:21
The leather was an optional extra I just sold a set of black recaro s too  :smiley: r32 s came with konig seats either half leather half cloth or full leather

Interesting, thanks. By any chance do you know if the GTi leather seats were the same as the ones that were available on regular Golfs or were they any different?
The recaro s they used in the gti and any other mk4 where an optional extra that could be added to any mk4 when ordering if u paid the money  :smiley:
Title: Re: GTi Interior Questions
Post by: Ajamesc on 27 January 2018, 09:49
The leather was an optional extra I just sold a set of black recaro s too  :smiley: r32 s came with konig seats either half leather half cloth or full leather

Interesting, thanks. By any chance do you know if the GTi leather seats were the same as the ones that were available on regular Golfs or were they any different?

There must be a few different types of leather my gt tdi 150 has black leather that says recaro on it and has 3 rear head rests. I’ve seen other leather interiors that don’t say recaro and only have 2 rear head rests
Title: Re: GTi Interior Questions
Post by: barrym381 on 27 January 2018, 19:27
The leather was an optional extra I just sold a set of black recaro s too  :smiley: r32 s came with konig seats either half leather half cloth or full leather

Interesting, thanks. By any chance do you know if the GTi leather seats were the same as the ones that were available on regular Golfs or were they any different?
Vw also  fitted standard leather for a while as the recaro s  where a crazy price
There must be a few different types of leather my gt tdi 150 has black leather that says recaro on it and has 3 rear head rests. I’ve seen other leather interiors that don’t say recaro and only have 2 rear head rests
Title: Re: GTi Interior Questions
Post by: CitizenKane on 01 February 2018, 16:34
Thanks all. I managed to source a full black leather Recaro interior, including door cards, etc. for a decent enough price and my plan is to fit it over the weekend. I'm excited about how it'll look when combined with the aluminium trim and Bora gear knob. Beyond that I plan to get a new steering wheel (R32 if I can find one) and maybe some R32 or TT pedal covers and a double din touchscreen head unit. Probably nothing ground breaking about that interior set-up, but if all that doesn't reinvigorate the old girl I don't know what will!