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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: College on 17 January 2021, 08:28
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Hi all, I joined a while ago as planning to get myself a golf GTi performance and wanted to check out bits and bobs on here with everyone’s huge knowledge on all things GTi. Eventually I’ve managed to get hold of one in the spec I wanted. It’s a 69 plate in grey, Brescia alloys and dsg. It’s arriving Friday afternoon and I cannot wait to take delivery of it. Other than the stunning looks of the golf I have been impressed by the nice attitude of all the users on here & anticipate me checking once it’s arrived for things everyone else knows and I can’t figure out lol. Ordered my number plate surrounds, mug, key ring & gti.co.uk stickers some time ago (safely kept in shed) which will now come out.
Needless to say that as a 44 year old man I feel like I’m 20 again. Stay safe all, keep up the great work on here 👍🏼
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Nice!
Welcome aboard. Ask away with the questions, we do like to chat.
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And if you want to chuck some pictures up, we won't mind :whistle:
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Sounds great, congratulations! If you fancy a few cheap cosmetic mods, changing the front footwell lights to red adds a nice touch (matches them to the red door and sill lights) and an Audi 12v socket plug for about a fiver is very worthwhile. Also the footrest can be easily changed for one that matches the pedals.
Only 5 more sleeps until you get your new toy :smiley:
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How to post a photo would be a good 1st question.... Only got one until it arrives though.
Is the standard footrest plastic as opposed to metal?
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To post photos you need to use a hosting site like photobucket. Postimg.org is popular being free, set up an account, upload you pictures and copy and paste the hot,ink for forums code into your post. Sounds a bit of a faff but it's not, dead easy.
The standard footrest is plastic, the replacements are capped in metal of some sort in the same style as the pedals.
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(https://i.postimg.cc/mrh6DSy4/63741-B66-D819-46-AE-AD24-4-DC3-C2-D35-AC0.png) (https://postimg.cc/gwFKt87t)
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Hopefully that has worked????
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Hopefully that has worked????
It certainly has and your car looks great!
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That’s a very nice looking car. Indium and Isaac do look similar, depending on lighting.
It’s a brilliant car- enjoy it!
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Do love the Isaac blue too, but one I was looking at had the “art velour” interior, which I personally didn’t like as much as the standard.
Going from a Vaux Astra 2011 2.0 SRI 160 (diesel), so is a very different car, Friday 3pm I’ll be keenly looking out the window waiting for the transporter.... :smiley:
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Beautiful looking machine (but I’m biased as it’s pretty much what I have :grin:).
You’ll love everything about it I’m sure.
Enjoy New Car Day!
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Lovely car. Hope they gave you a good deal on that. He’s been sitting on that since August.
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Got almost a grand off & wangled free delivery. Looking online I think I’ve got a fair deal as it’s only got 6k miles on it & was recently serviced by VW too.
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Just been looking at the site and found a thread about service plans, checked through VW and it says a service plan is in place 👍🏼. Will now contact my local dealer to see how I get it transferred before it arrives. If this comes off I’ll be well pleased 😀
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Lovely specimen, enjoy !
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Just been looking at the site and found a thread about service plans, checked through VW and it says a service plan is in place 👍🏼. Will now contact my local dealer to see how I get it transferred before it arrives. If this comes off I’ll be well pleased 😀
Its attached to the vehicle, not the owner I believe...
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Got almost a grand off & wangled free delivery. Looking online I think I’ve got a fair deal as it’s only got 6k miles on it & was recently serviced by VW too.
Nice one. I phoned him early December and he wasn't prepared to budge an inch on it so id say you’d done well. Obviously those Xmas bills are starting to drop through his door now. :smug:
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I was pleased with myself for getting a deal, a couple I’ve seen wouldn’t move on price at all.
Yes re: Service plan, hoping for a good result there, I’ve emailed my local dealer to enquire about transferring the service plan, just not sure if putting my private plate on would affect anything?
Thanks to you all for the comments, I do appreciate it 👍🏼
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It's tied to the vin not the Reg.
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Thanks Fred, that’s great news 👍🏼
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Enjoy your new car when it arrives College. Mine is a 69 plate in Isaac. They are fantastic cars (as we know). Only thing is we can't really drive them at the moment! :sad:
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Nice! I understand the excitement levels when I picked mine up. I couldn't sleep for days in the run up to collection day!!
Here's mine; it's very similar!
(https://i.imgur.com/2LLir7O.jpg)
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The Brescias look great, can you use any alloy cleaner on them? I understand they’re diamond cut? Does this limit what I can use on them? Excuse my ignorance if any of this is wrong 😑
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I'd never use any type of wheel cleaner on them; it's too harsh.
I took all the wheels off mine and washed and polished them and put several coats of Poorboys wax on them. I just wash them with the same water I wash the car with now.
They come up great every time.
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Yes Brescia's are diamond cut. I never use anything more than car shampoo and warm water on mine, and I ensure I rinse them thoroughly with clean water.
I'm not really into detailing so you'll probably get better advice elsewhere about cleaning, but one thing you really don't want to do with diamond cut wheels is damage them. If any moisture gets under the lacquer you'll eventually end up with a marbling effect known as white worm.
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Yes I’ve seen on here the dreaded “white worm” mentioned, I’m sure a harsh alloy cleaner would eventually creep under the lacquer, so will just use normal car wash on them thanks.
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@College; if clean your wheels every couple of weeks or more frequently and they’re ‘wearing’ some decent protection (e.g. a couple of coats of wax or sealant with good durability, a specific ceramic wheel sealant) you shouldn’t ever need to use a dedicated wheel cleaner. If using wax or sealant, then I’d recommend reapplying it every 3 - 6 months, or sooner if it no longer provides adequate protection.
If you do use a wheel cleaner, ensure it’s ph neutral and never ever use an acid based cleaner or anything harsh on diamond cut alloys as it can quickly degrade the lacquer coating on the wheels, and the polished metal surface will quite soon become dull and gradually take on an appearance similar to white worm corrosion. Be aware that the majority of the many hand car wash places use strong / harsh cleaning products to remove dirt quickly - time is money to them, so strong cleaning products = more cars cleaned = more ££££’s. Therefore, avoid the hand wash places if you value the appearance of your wheels......and your car’s paintwork.
Also, I’d recommend inspecting your wheels thoroughly for damage the sooner of fortnightly or each time you clean it. if there’s and stone chip damage to the lacquered surface, then repair the damage with a clear lacquer paint pen a.s.a.p to stop water ingress under the lacquer in the area of the stone chip.
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College - congrats on your new purchase. How does used car buying work at the mo? I'm assuming you couldn't have a test drive? Were you able to view it?
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Mines virtually identical to yours with the exception of Parker vs. Brescia wheels - same Diamond Cut finish though.
As above comment, mine are only washed with a snow foam, shampoo and a sponge. I have used Dragons Breath (the smell is out of this world) - ph neutral wheel cleaner but don’t bother anymore as I wash them pretty regularly.
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Literally took a gamble as I found it on eBay, then visited dealers website & emailed my offer to them. Replied to say most he could take off was £490, & I’d have to pay £300 delivery, so really only £190 reduction in price. Eventually got it down by £890 & free delivery. Seen a few around & been in normal golfs, but not driven one, always wanted one so this forum has really whetted my appetite from looking at peoples posts and pics. Not many cars in this price bracket look anywhere near as nice (IMO). Driven DSG on a track day a couple of years ago in an R8, GTR & Lamborghini, but they’re a little out of my budget :grin:
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Regarding washing I do use snow foam and never use car washes as like doing it myself, love the sound of “Dragons Breath”, won’t be using the purple rain I’ve got left on the golf alloys...
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Best thing to do is clean the wheels thoroughly off the car and then apply a good quality coating. Makes washing them really easy and brake dust doesn't stick either.
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Best thing to do is clean the wheels thoroughly off the car and then apply a good quality coating. Makes washing them really easy and brake dust doesn't stick either.
Now that is spot on. I’ve been using ArmorAll wheel shield for a few years. Makes cleaning them next time an absolute breeze!
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My god, it arrived today, it’s even better in the flesh than it looked in the sales pics/video. I’ve changed the glovebox bulb to an LED one and swapped to my private plates already!!! Next step is giving it a full once over from top to bottom over the weekend. Sat in it to get familiar with the gadgets & got out with a lovely warm bottom 😊. Once I’d worked out how the keyless locking worked I was ok (was pressing line bit on door handle to lock when having hand on sensor inside too!). Sure I’ll be back here when I hit a snag, thanks for everyone’s input & stay safe.
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Brilliant, congratulations :smiley:
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Glad you are pleased. The two mk7's I've had have been the best cars I've ever had.
I'm just a normal guy mind you, never had anything more expensive, but for the people's car it's cracking.
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I’m 44 (born in 76 like the gti), it’s the 1st car I’ve spent over £12k on & it’s looking like a fine investment 😀
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Over the years I’ve had cars that have cost considerably more than a GTI from BMW, Mercedes and Land Rover and every time I drive, clean or do anything on my GTI I think why did I not do this years ago? The build quality is superb, performance is spot on and it looks the dogs, 2 years of ownership and zero regrets.
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Over the years I’ve had cars that have cost considerably more than a GTI from BMW, Mercedes and Land Rover and every time I drive, clean or do anything on my GTI I think why did I not do this years ago? The build quality is superb, performance is spot on and it looks the dogs, 2 years of ownership and zero regrets.
I've had almost exactly these thoughts after 2 years ownership. No less refined and comfortable than my 6 cylinder E46 BMW 330ci sport, really not far behind on quality- but the golf is far more fun to drive and own.
I don't dislike my work, by any means- but the drive to work in the morning is still a highlight of my day.
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These are the sorts of things I like to hear, I’ve just been outside polishing the tail pipes as they looked a bit tarnished. Tar spot remover, fine grade sandpaper & metal polish & they look amazing.