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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: Phantom on 06 January 2007, 20:14

Title: Sharing pictures, too!
Post by: Phantom on 06 January 2007, 20:14
Suppose I should share! :D Pictures taken today about one hour after I picked it up.

First impressions are that this is an excellent car. A fantastic car in fact! I thought it would not be as 'special' after the RX-8, but it's such a different kind of car, it's special in it's own right. I real 'smile-maker'.

The DSG is turning me into a lazy driver already :) The kick in sport mode is excellent. A good sign of things to come. :D

P~

(http://www.6point4.com/store/200701/gtiFront.jpg)

(http://www.6point4.com/store/200701/gtiFrontQuarter.jpg)

(http://www.6point4.com/store/200701/gtiRearQuarter.jpg)

(http://www.6point4.com/store/200701/gtiSide.jpg)

(http://www.6point4.com/store/200701/gtiInterior.jpg)
Title: Re: Sharing pictures, too!
Post by: golfpro on 06 January 2007, 20:28
lovely! good choice!
Title: Re: Sharing pictures, too!
Post by: Phantom on 06 January 2007, 20:50
Thank you! Just been out for another drive and it's a lot faster than I first thought. Handling is fantastic as well. Really feels dialled in to the road.

I like the black. I know they are a pain to keep clean, but I think that looks so mean on the grey alloys... ;)

P~
Title: Re: Sharing pictures, too!
Post by: Vagabond on 06 January 2007, 21:17
Looking good  :cool: mind and take care of that new paintwork, i bought my gti and R32 second hand and found lots of swirling on the paint (black will mark easily) Apparently there is a correct method of washing etc. I'm having mine proffessionally detailed to remove the swirls (light scratches) Black looks awesome and i heard it was the fastest colour  :laugh:
Title: Re: Sharing pictures, too!
Post by: Shrodinger's Cat on 06 January 2007, 22:04
Looks really cool mate, but I hear that RED is the fastest colour  :grin:

Vagabond, where you getting your car professionally cleaned?
Title: Re: Sharing pictures, too!
Post by: Vagabond on 06 January 2007, 22:21
Quote from: Shrodinger's Cat on 06 January 2007, 22:04
Looks really cool mate, but I hear that RED is the fastest colour  :grin:

Vagabond, where you getting your car professionally cleaned?

ha ha.  aye, red is pretty quick (when clean).  I'm getting mine done by a guy in dundee who was recommended. My paint has lots of fine scratches, very noticeable under sunlight or streetlighting. The guy says a typical detail will take about 8 hours, depending on damage. The end result is seemingly amazing.....at a cost of £200 ish. I'll post the pics when he's finished.  :drool:
Title: Re: Sharing pictures, too!
Post by: phope on 06 January 2007, 22:24
http://www.jac-in-a-box.com/ (http://www.jac-in-a-box.com/) comes highly recommended on the TT forum.... I'm thinking of getting mine done by him just after I pick it up

By the sound of it, it could well be the same guy you are using, Vagabond
Title: Re: Sharing pictures, too!
Post by: Vagabond on 06 January 2007, 22:34
Quote from: phope on 06 January 2007, 22:24
http://www.jac-in-a-box.com/ comes highly recommended on the TT forum.... I'm thinking of getting mine done by him just after I pick it up

Wise move mate, he also does a winter prep and gives you sound advice on how to wash your car 'properly' and keep it looking at it's best. I love to do all the waxing and stuff and i think i do a good job but these guys are pro's. I think it's worth the money. Your paint will be so clean it will look 'wet' There's a lot more to just washing & waxing your car, apparently   :nerd:
Title: Re: Sharing pictures, too!
Post by: Shrodinger's Cat on 06 January 2007, 22:42
Had a look on that jac in a box site.  The finish on the black golf gti 25th anni ed in the gallery is immense.
Title: Re: Sharing pictures, too!
Post by: Phil mcavity on 06 January 2007, 22:43
no way . laser blue is the quickest one!! hense they stopped making it when the r32 in deep blue was born!. Phantom has yours got the paddles on the wheel aswell?? cant see them from the pictures. Hope you enjoy the motor, ive had mine now nearly 4 months and i still drive with a smile on my face! :wink:
Title: Re: Sharing pictures, too!
Post by: Vagabond on 06 January 2007, 22:58
Quote from: Phil mcavity on 06 January 2007, 22:43
no way . laser blue is the quickest one!! hense they stopped making it when the r32 in deep blue was born!. Phantom has yours got the paddles on the wheel aswell?? cant see them from the pictures. Hope you enjoy the motor, ive had mine now nearly 4 months and i still drive with a smile on my face! :wink:

We will have to get together for a drag race  to see who's quickest.....Doh! i forgot, i've got the R32  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Sharing pictures, too!
Post by: Phantom on 07 January 2007, 11:06
Yes, mine has the paddles.

The missus loves it. Wants one of her own. More money!
Title: Re: Sharing pictures, too!
Post by: Phil mcavity on 07 January 2007, 18:14
yes vagabond, ill be behind you by about 0.3 secs upto 60 if yours is manual or if you to make me feel even more  :sick: with a dsg, then it wont be worth a go, ill just sit and listen to yours go!!!!  :wink:
Title: Re: Sharing pictures, too!
Post by: Phantom on 08 January 2007, 13:53
I seem to be struggling to get a comfy seating position. :(

My back just does not seem 'right'. I also noticed that the lumbar wheel seems to make barely any difference to the seat, even after spinning it for 700 turns until lock.

I need to sit and have a bloody good fiddle with all the knobs to get things sorted.

P~
Title: Re: Sharing pictures, too!
Post by: Shrodinger's Cat on 08 January 2007, 14:08
Have you tried moving the seat up/down using the handle at the side?
 
Also, have you tried moving the electric lumbar support in/out/up down the seat using the circle with the four indentations?

Finally, maybe try moving the steering wheel to get a more comfy driving position  :huh:
Title: Re: Sharing pictures, too!
Post by: Phantom on 09 January 2007, 11:50
Electric seats?? You kids and your toys....