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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: theBatch on 06 January 2007, 16:33
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Had a phone call from the dealer i have order mine with that two edition 30 turned up today. Both are demo cars, one heading to Heritage Bristol and one staying with Weston. Apparently they cant sell them for 3 months.
Check it out. Both had dsg!!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v258/thebatch/IMG_0147.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v258/thebatch/IMG_0150.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v258/thebatch/IMG_0141.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v258/thebatch/IMG_0139.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v258/thebatch/IMG_0136.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v258/thebatch/IMG_0154.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v258/thebatch/IMG_0158.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v258/thebatch/IMG_0157.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v258/thebatch/IMG_0155.jpg)
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looking very good.... well spotted mate. nice pics :wink: durys out on those bbs wheels though, not as appealing as silver monza II's imo
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Cheers for the pics - at last, some real photos, nothing postage stamp size! Both cars looking very nice :shocked:
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Were did you say they were ?
those seat would look pretty nice in my mk1
an im sure i could find a buyer for the rest :evil:
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agreed with the wheels but the rest looks top dollar! although i wouldnt have ordered a 5 door.
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I thought the GTI came with all aluminium pedals, yet the silver GTI has the black rubber accelerator pedal ? :undecided:
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Oh dear yes I see that too, is it not just a cover?
I think the lighter cars will carry the ED30 makeover the better and best of the bunch being 3 doot white.
Dave
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Wow looks better than a though especialy the rear. Agree on the wheels though but at least is stands out as different.
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the suspension seems high, have they got the transport chocks in still?
i want 3 door pics :angry:
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Wow looks better than a though especialy the rear. Agree on the wheels though but at least is stands out as different.
yeah, white or that steel gray. think thats a lush colour!
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Oh YES!
Red stitching everywhere! :cool:
Outside looks / bodykit :tongue:
Wheels are OK :wink:
Golf Ball Gear Knob :tongue:
Colour coded bits :wink:
Oh no...
That fabric on the seats - Any seat for that matter ain't for me - never been a fan of tartan seats :sick:
That's no cover on the gas pedal - that IS the gas pedal! :sick:
It had better have the chocks in coz that front end is WAY to high! :sick:
(I think you will find the red thing hanging down from the rear view mirror is the warning for the chocks BTW)
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Hmmm, not sure. Not sold on the red stitching on the interior. Those alloys smack of aftermarket and lose some of the 'class' of the 18" Monzas IMHO. Also, I have the DSG GTi and my accelerator is black rubber. ;)
I would be happy with the extra 30bhp, tho - the rest you can keep. :)
P~
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the suspension seems high, have they got the transport chocks in still?
yeah they have still got the suspension blocks in. They had only rolled out the transporter that day.
i want 3 door pics :angry:
What do you think the red one is?
The wheels will look much better with the centre caps on (these were in a bag in the boot along with accelerator pedal, mats, and other bits) and when the suspension drops!
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all that panic for nothing then! i love em!
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I'm sure its very nice, very quick, very comfy, very safe. very quiet, very red, very expensive, very rare, very etc etc.
I still prefer the Mk2 though !! :wink:
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Excellent pictures Turbobatch. The reflex silver looks so good, especially from behind.
I think that the flash has highlighted the red stitching even more in the pic. Unless you are thinking it makes it look like the wheel of a 1986 MG Metro...................Nooooooooo!
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i personally think that interior is superb, love everything about it, especially the seats :cool:
prefer the silver one, white would look great i think.
As for the wheels, not convinced. I like them as these are a wheel that I want to get on my (imagionary) mark 4 when i get one. But they just arent nice enough for a limited edition GTI
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Agreed.
The wheels look very ordinary indeed, not a patch on the Monzas.
I'm with Phantom - yes to the 30bhp, but I'd pass on everything else.
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Unless you are thinking it makes it look like the wheel of a 1986 MG Metro...................Nooooooooo!
I KNEW it was familiar!!!
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Agreed.
The wheels look very ordinary indeed, not a patch on the Monzas.
Roll on the black one's!
Have to say that i seriously hope the blocks are in as it looks like a 4x4 at that height! :sick:
Still sure that the lower section of the valance needs to be black like the R32.
Still happy with the 3 door - 5 door looks well ordinary!
Good potential!
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I have the DSG GTi and my accelerator is black rubber. ;)
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Tis a bit naughty - they were metal in both my R32's - I'm sure I've seen non-racing metal DSG gas pedals - I'll look - In the mean time...
(http://img95.imageshack.us/img95/5887/dsc03446ey5.jpg)
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i can safely say , i have a 05 gti with dsg and mine are both metal, no rubber in site!
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Damn - seems I have been rubbered! :D
Wonder if they were an optional extra that some dealers put on as a matter of course?
P~
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the alloy accelerator pedal was in the boot along with mats, center caps, etc
dont panic dear......
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What i can't work out is if a car has blocks in it for transportation is this not likely to cause more damge than one that doesn't? Can anyone shed some light that would dispute simple physics?
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The blocks are there to raise the suspension to help the car get on and off transpoters / trains / boats etc en route!
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The blocks are there to raise the suspension to help the car get on and off transpoters / trains / boats etc en route!
No doubt at a great rate by these docker dudes!
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Found some more pics of a silver one in Germany - looks like they didn't have to wait too long - nice!
http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/1thb-b-jpg.html
http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/1thb-8-jpg.html
http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/1thb-7-jpg.html
http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/1thb-6-jpg.html
http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/1thb-4-jpg.html
http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/1thb-3-jpg.html
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Well searched that man!
They are big in a big way! still too many doors though :wink:
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not if your a family man ollibe!!
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3 door looks but 5 door works!
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My observations from those pics are that wheels look too small for the car! Also what's happened to the leather bolster parts on the seat? It looks to be sagging already.
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seen some editions today in manchester, they look ace, evrything looks miles better in the flesh and the interior looks well trick when you see the whole thing :wink:
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/al-bmx/P1010110.jpg?t=1168613961)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/al-bmx/P1010109.jpg?t=1168614105)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/al-bmx/P1010113.jpg?t=1168614520)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/al-bmx/P1010112.jpg?t=1168614433)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/al-bmx/P1010114.jpg?t=1168614594)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/al-bmx/P1010102.jpg?t=1168614819)
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Those wheels really are horrible, they look like some cheap knock offs and not factory spec for a limted edition. Give me Monza's any day of the week.
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Those wheels really are horrible, they look like some cheap knock offs and not factory spec for a limted edition. Give me Monza's any day of the week.
I actually don't think those wheels look to bad on a black car - they would have been my choice if i opted for black - but i didn't! :grin:
Whehey though - finally some decent picks of a 3 door - looks nice - but.......... (there always is!)
It still looks as if it is sitting too high - even higher than a normal GTI perhaps??
This will be common with the normal GTI but i think i will have to loose that middle rear head restraint - who glued that on??
Nice leather door cards but some one forgot that red stitching is the order of the day.
Picky stuff i know but i'm still darn looking forward to it - its a bloody good looking car! (but not in red with 5 doors :wink: - who bought that one?)
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PS - Who's the bird behind the Red car :laugh: - did you drag the misses along BMX?
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yeh thats mrs bmx :grin:
the last few days i have been like a bear with a sore head, thought i had made a blunder buying the edition 30, i am well happy now :wink:
ps ride height is the same as the gti, i did the finger test :shocked:
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yeh thats mrs bmx :grin:
the last few days i have been like a bear with a sore head, thought i had made a blunder buying the edition 30, i am well happy now :wink:
So long as Mrs BMX is happy and doesn't have a sore head is what counts more like - It is with mine! :grin:
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Hmm, maybe the black 3-door with pescaras doesn't look so bad after all.. but those pescaras still are no way near as classy as Monza IIs.... and this is meant to be a special edition :undecided:
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someone agrees with me! :grin:
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that black one does look good :cool:
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Very nice BMX and the cars not bad as well! opps better be careful with what I say as we live in the same region! :rolleyes:
The pictures are great. Nice to see one in showroom condition. The black car looks very well indead. The interior looks better than I thought it would.
Now to the wheels...........They look good but, I think they would have looked better in a lighter silver.
The Monza IIs are the most perfect wheel for the GTi and VW got it spot on with those. So its very hard to improve on them. If they had done an all steel grey Monza wheel for the Edition 30 everyone would would say that there was not different enough . Also everybody has got used to seeing the GTI on Monzas for the last few years.
They don't get it right all the time. Look at the 25th Anni excellent wheels, not too hot on the body mods. ( ready for the flaming :evil:)
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see one in the flesh :grin:
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Nice pics there BMX. My dealer also has a demo in the showroom. I was hoping to avoid going in the showroom to have a look, so that the first ed 30 i'd lay my eyes on would be my own car - just to add to the surprise/excitement - but i can't resist (its your fault bmx! :wink:) - will have to have a look tomorrow! :grin: Can't really go by these pics - have to see one in the flesh, although the cars look pretty awesome (esp the black one!)
Found some more pics of a candy white one with black monzas; finally figured out how to post pics on the thread :nerd:
(http://www.golf5gti.com/userpix/524_Front_1.jpg)
(http://www.golf5gti.com/userpix/524_FrontSeite_1.jpg)
(http://www.golf5gti.com/userpix/524_HintenSeite_1.jpg)
(http://www.golf5gti.com/userpix/524_Seite_1.jpg)
(http://www.golf5gti.com/userpix/524_Hinten_1.jpg)
(http://www.golf5gti.com/userpix/524_Innen_1.jpg)
(http://www.golf5gti.com/userpix/524_Innen2_1.jpg)
(http://www.golf5gti.com/userpix/524_Felge_1.jpg)
Again, i think i'd have to see the car for real, especially with black alloys.
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Quick lowering job (I'm sure they must have the shipping spacers in, or the suspension has yet to settle) and a subtle darkened rear diffuser
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y223/phope1/524_HintenSeite_1.jpg)
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gonna get some decals made for the front and rear valances in black satin vinyl, there is an edge to go to on the rear and it looks so much better (as in your pic above) would anyone else be interested? bulk buy would get the price down im guessing
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/al-bmx/chop30.jpg?t=1168675706)
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correct me if im wrong but i recon the white one would look class with the middle of the bonnet black, perhaps the roof as well? Im not normally a fan of that kinda look but recon it would suit it (after its sittin lower!)
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I'm glad we opted for black in the end also, looks nice and should look even better with xennons.
Wheel thing is a mystery to me as everyone says BBS CH's are the choice to go for wheels other than monza's so why do they get slated now?????
My only crit is that they really should have been 19's, with more options ticked as standard.
Oh well still looking forward to getting ours.
Good choice BMX on the mrs front too. :cool:
Dave
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gonna get some decals made for the front and rear valances in black satin vinyl, there is an edge to go to on the rear and it looks so much better (as in your pic above) would anyone else be interested? bulk buy would get the price down im guessing
I'd be interested :)
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correct me if im wrong but i recon the white one would look class with the middle of the bonnet black, perhaps the roof as well? Im not normally a fan of that kinda look but recon it would suit it (after its sittin lower!)
Like this?
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y223/phope1/gti5qf.jpg)
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Nice photos and great thread guys :smiley:
Snoopy.
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OK Guys - seen the Black ED30 in Gilbert Lawton today (Cheshire).
In Black it looks great (even the wheels do it for me).
I have had the current MK5 GTI nearly two years and am not disappointed with the way the new one looks.
Now then, I am nontechnical but I had the bonnet up and wow - all sorts of new big pipes at the front of the engine leading to what I think is the new Turbo (looks like it came off a Euro Fighter :grin: :grin:) - looks impressive.
Couldn't start the engine (not allowed indoors but I can hear the growl already).
Two disappointments (very minor) - Red edged Mats are absolutely Naff :sick:
And those penny pinching VW Folks have taken away the Aluminum Astray cover and replaced with black plastic (why do they do this stuff) :sick: :sick:.
Anyone know if you can get the Aluminum cover elsewhere - it really sets the the center consol/arm rest thingy off ????
Otherwise - looks the business. I have full leather currently and the new seats look great.
Wish Jan and Feb would end quicker :smiley:
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Replied myself - Sorted
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MK5-VW-Golf-Brushed-Aluminium-Ashtray-Lid-GTI-TDI_W0QQitemZ180072586000QQihZ008QQcategoryZ9889QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem?hash=item180072586000 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MK5-VW-Golf-Brushed-Aluminium-Ashtray-Lid-GTI-TDI_W0QQitemZ180072586000QQihZ008QQcategoryZ9889QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem?hash=item180072586000)
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Has anyone fitted the Ali Ashtray Cover - is it easy (would need to be for me) :grin:
Also - these are the Mats to get for the ED30
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MK5-VW-Golf-Brushed-Aluminium-Ashtray-Lid-GTI-TDI_W0QQitemZ180072586000QQihZ008QQcategoryZ9889QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item180072586000 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MK5-VW-Golf-Brushed-Aluminium-Ashtray-Lid-GTI-TDI_W0QQitemZ180072586000QQihZ008QQcategoryZ9889QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item180072586000)
Bit pricey but would do the business (I can fit these :laugh: Just !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :grin:
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Wrong Link - this is it
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Genuine-VW-Carpet-Mat-Set-Golf-MK5-GTI-MKV-car-mats_W0QQitemZ180066576262QQihZ008QQcategoryZ9889QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem?hash=item180066576262 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Genuine-VW-Carpet-Mat-Set-Golf-MK5-GTI-MKV-car-mats_W0QQitemZ180066576262QQihZ008QQcategoryZ9889QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem?hash=item180066576262)
To excited :laugh:
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Does anyone know how to swap over the ashtray lid?
Also do all GTis have the red LED down lighting by the rear view mirror?
Cheers.
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gonna get some decals made for the front and rear valances in black satin vinyl, there is an edge to go to on the rear and it looks so much better (as in your pic above) would anyone else be interested? bulk buy would get the price down im guessing
Count me in - i've been planning this all along - the rear end so much needs finishing!
Great to see a light colour 3 door with black wheels! :tongue:
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gonna get some decals made for the front and rear valances in black satin vinyl, there is an edge to go to on the rear and it looks so much better (as in your pic above) would anyone else be interested? bulk buy would get the price down im guessing
Count me in - i've been planning this all along - the rear end so much needs finishing!
Great to see a light colour 3 door with black wheels! :tongue:
ok cool i will keep you guys informed
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regarding the alloy ashtray lid, the ebay shop mentioned in this weeks posting about the DSG badges had them...
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Car-Styling-by-power-66
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Anyone for the black Monza IIs?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Golf-5-GTI-Felgen-Detroit-GTI-30-schwarz-Matt_W0QQitemZ190071976198QQihZ009QQcategoryZ9888QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
and a Edition 30 badge?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-EDITION-30-red-Badge-Golf-Variant-4Motion-NEW_W0QQitemZ290069966265QQihZ019QQcategoryZ9889QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
At this rate, you could make your own before someone actually gets their Edition30 on the road!
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gonna get some decals made for the front and rear valances in black satin vinyl, there is an edge to go to on the rear and it looks so much better (as in your pic above) would anyone else be interested? bulk buy would get the price down im guessing
Count me in - i've been planning this all along - the rear end so much needs finishing!
Yeah i could be interested in this too maybe. Its not gonna cost that much and should be easy to remove if it doesnt look right
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Has anyone fitted the Ali Ashtray Cover - is it easy (would need to be for me) :grin:
Also - these are the Mats to get for the ED30
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MK5-VW-Golf-Brushed-Aluminium-Ashtray-Lid-GTI-TDI_W0QQitemZ180072586000QQihZ008QQcategoryZ9889QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item180072586000
Bit pricey but would do the business (I can fit these laugh Just !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
yes i bought a brushed aluminium lid off ebay & its relativley simple to fit :
1. first remove gearknob gator & lift up out of harms way.
2. remove 2 torx screws either side of ashtray.
3. lift out & remove power connections to cigarette lighter, 'esp' & tyre pressure 'set' buttons, on the rear underside of the lid there are two plastic tabs , gentley prise off, then unhook upwards.
4. refit new lid , front edge first (there are 2 lips) then clip into position the rear two tabs.
5. screw down and reclip gearknob gaitor.
i agree looks so much better than the standard black one.
hope this helps.
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Havn't the black monza's got a silver lip on the real ones?
They just look like painted normal ones, which is bad :sick:
Dave
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Havn't the black monza's got a silver lip on the real ones?
They just look like painted normal ones, which is bad :sick:
Dave
Yes Dave, I think you're right as I noticed that too! :shocked:
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Thanks Mk5dubber - great - will give it a go when it arrives.
Thanks again.
Hector
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Just seen a red Edition 30 drive through the village. It was in T Red and it looked very well indeed. Very good infact. ]
So I called the nearest stealer to see if they have a demo car. They have "but the the brand manager in his wisdom has taken it home for the weekend." said the salesman :drool:
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I saw the demo model at my local dealers today and i have to say, look completely different when seen in flesh. This car was a red 3dr. The tweeks to the outside look very subtle when compared to the normal gti, it doesn't seem ott, but still looks better and more aggressive than the normal gti imo (which i thought wasn't possible!). Oppostie the ed 30, there was a normal gti in red also, and when comparing the front end, it seemed that something (if anything) was lacking in the normal gti, which is made up for by the ed 30, although the normal gti still did look mean - again differences are very subtle, but the tweeks are spot on, not too ott. However, i still feel the wheels don't do the car justice. Even if they kept the silver monzas on, the car would look spot on - there is no character in the pescara alloys as there is in the 18" monzas. And the interior - again, changes are subtle but it felt much more different to the normal gti, in a good way. Red stitching isn't as prominent as in the first photos in this thread, and doesn't at all look ott. Tartan cloth with leather looks the biz!
One other thing - i don't know if i'm wrong, but the rear brakes (at least) looked bigger than the ones on the normal gti - maybe it was my mind playing tricks on me, because of the realisation of what i've signed for and the increased excitement and impatience for that one of a kind thursday in March - 46 days (which is tooo long!) to go and counting :drool:
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Any more pictures yet.
Cheers