GTI EDITION 50’s AT UK PORT

[MrEdition50]

Hey, just wanted to create a new post so we can keep track of everyone that’s gotten the exciting call or email that their car has arrived at the port in the uk, and if possible what spec was chosen, as we know there is some parts issues black warmenau’s titanium exhaust and the rear spoiler apparently, thanks and make sure to post pics when you get it! 

[Pooksta_5]

🙋🏼‍♂️arrived at UK port 2 days ago. Tornado red, red QT, Area view, HK, AV steering wheel 👌

[MrEdition50]

Lovely! Do you know what number it is? Or has the dealer not received the plaque? They should’ve gotten it beforehand

[Pooksta_5]

They haven’t said yet, but I’ll ask

[Garwen]

Dark more green
Performance pack with queenstown red glaze wheels
Area view
Alcantara steering wheel got a spare leather one ready to fit also
Sun blinds  bought already
Rubber mats bought already
Boot mat with flap bought already
Wind deflectors bought already might not fit them
Mud flaps bought already. Might not fit them also
New paddles for the steering wheel already fitted to the leather steering wheel 
Don’t like the stumpy ones
New tyres ready to swap out the semi slicks got  pilot sport  4s will depend on the maintenance plan they offer
 Dealer knows nothing about the plaque  but let’s hope he’s lying as it does look great 

[Paul70]

Dark more green
Performance pack with queenstown red glaze wheels
Area view
Alcantara steering wheel got a spare leather one ready to fit also
Sun blinds  bought already
Rubber mats bought already
Boot mat with flap bought already
Wind deflectors bought already might not fit them
Mud flaps bought already. Might not fit them also
New paddles for the steering wheel already fitted to the leather steering wheel 
Don’t like the stumpy ones
New tyres ready to swap out the semi slicks got  pilot sport  4s will depend on the maintenance plan they offer
 Dealer knows nothing about the plaque  but let’s hope he’s lying as it does look great

That’s a very detailed plan Garwen! What’s the status of your car, as it was one of the very first ones to arrive in the UK?

Regarding your tyres, I would happily buy them if we can agree a price, but perhaps look at the following video - I trust the reviewer and he states the Potenza Race is not a bad option as a permanent road tyre (In the Summer), as it’s wet performance is far better than other semi-slick style tyres. The PS4 design is well over 10 years old now and there are far better tyre options.

https://youtu.be/VC30gZ1faU4

[Garwen]

Last email from dealer at 5:10pm today was the car will be with them at the 24 of this month 
 I do realise there are better tyres available out there but they are the wife’s choice she’s the petrol head lol  but am hoping we get offered the maintenance plus offer for £17 a month and will receive free tyres amongst other bits  now another question is does the R go in part ex or keep it 2023  black  8000 miles  and is like brand new

[Donster]

Dark more green
Performance pack with queenstown red glaze wheels
Area view
Alcantara steering wheel got a spare leather one ready to fit also
Sun blinds  bought already
Rubber mats bought already
Boot mat with flap bought already
Wind deflectors bought already might not fit them
Mud flaps bought already. Might not fit them also
New paddles for the steering wheel already fitted to the leather steering wheel 


If you don't mind me asking what rubber mats did you source, I was hoping the honey comb type GTI rubber mats would be available but can't seem do find them for the 8.5. Flaps I was thinking Oem as I think they'd definitely be required.

Thanks

Don’t like the stumpy ones
New tyres ready to swap out the semi slicks got  pilot sport  4s will depend on the maintenance plan they offer
 Dealer knows nothing about the plaque  but let’s hope he’s lying as it does look great

[Garwen]

I got the oem ones as yes  there Defenetly required with this wet weather
 I’m sure there will be after market ones that will come out