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Offline pitch3110

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Got one........
« on: 16 February 2009, 21:11 »
After several weeks of hunting finally picked up the wifes new car.

'07 Ed30, 3dr manual in steel grey.

bits include.......
priveee glass
Centre armrest
ipod prep in the above
& xenons

have since found & not sure if extras............
tyre monitor thingy
folding mirrors
puddle lights

Other than 2 stone chips on the bonnet, its like new.
The wheels are un-marked & the spare has never been out. Boot looks like it has had nothing put in it.
Wifey is over the moon with it & after 70 odd miles this afternoon getting it home, I can now see what all the fuss is about.....its an awesome little car which we will enjoy having in the garage for many years to come, that I am sure.

Some guidance on the ipod useage would be appreciated (yes I know i should RTFI).

Is there any other bits or gadgets I should look out for which I may be missing/not found yet?

Weather permitting major detail next weekend wheels off, clay everthing & the full Megs G220 workout on the paintwork.

In the coming weeks, I am hoping to add cruise, p/sensors (lov or hate em...I like em) phone prep & poss h/line and mfsw.
Alot to add, but finding the right spec has been very hard......at the right dosh of course.

ta (from a very happy chap & his missus)

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Re: Got one........
« Reply #1 on: 16 February 2009, 21:24 »
well done mate :afro: sure youll enjoy it to and get some pics up :grin: :wink:
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Re: Got one........
« Reply #2 on: 16 February 2009, 21:26 »
congratulations  :cool:, i absolutely love mine  :smiley:
but be warned i still can`t get my missus out of the driving seat of ours and i`ve had it since xmas. she loves it more than me lol


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Re: Got one........
« Reply #3 on: 16 February 2009, 21:57 »
After several weeks of hunting finally picked up the wifes new car.

Is there any other bits or gadgets I should look out for which I may be missing/not found yet?

Make sure you have the double ended bottle opener which sits in the centre cupholder - these often go walkies.

Make sure you pump up the tyres to the correct pressure, then set the TPMS - and then don't press that button again.

Also make sure your pram wheel (space-saver spare  :tongue:) in the boot is pumped upto at least 61psi.  They go flat, and the stealers never check them.

Finally, double check on what servicing regime you are on.  If you are on LongLife, then change it to T&D.

In the coming weeks, I am hoping to add cruise, p/sensors (lov or hate em...I like em) phone prep & poss h/line and mfsw.

Cruise is good, parking sensors are good.  I don't know if the OEM phone prep is any good - a parrot would probably be better.

Highline comp would be a real barsteward - basically a new dash panel insert, then a trip to the stealer on the back of a flatbed to get the new cluster recoded for the immobiliser.

MFSW are nice, but their functions are quite limited.  If you dont have the factory phone prep, then the MFSW is a very expensive option for its limited functions.



Instead, save your money - forget the highline and MFSW, invest in VAG-COM, and also get the WALK and Whiteline adjustable ARBs.  :drool:
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Offline wellzee

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Re: Got one........
« Reply #4 on: 16 February 2009, 22:24 »

Is there any other bits or gadgets I should look out for which I may be missing/not found yet?


Here is a very good list of all the little tricks your new GTi can perform. Be warned, it'll have you playing for days  :evil:

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=85971.0


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Re: Got one........
« Reply #5 on: 16 February 2009, 22:38 »
Good choice, and the best colour too!#



I have just changed the brakes over the weekend, went for a full S3 set up, front and rear.  The std set up never inspired me.

Have fun, and get cruise fitted.

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Re: Got one........
« Reply #6 on: 17 February 2009, 01:39 »
Anyone know how much cruise is retro-fitted?


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Re: Got one........
« Reply #7 on: 17 February 2009, 07:27 »
The Dealer will do it for around £150.

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Re: Got one........
« Reply #8 on: 17 February 2009, 11:03 »
After several weeks of hunting finally picked up the wifes new car.

'07 Ed30, 3dr manual in steel grey.

bits include.......
priveee glass
Centre armrest
ipod prep in the above
& xenons

have since found & not sure if extras............
tyre monitor thingy
folding mirrors
puddle lights

Other than 2 stone chips on the bonnet, its like new.
The wheels are un-marked & the spare has never been out. Boot looks like it has had nothing put in it.
Wifey is over the moon with it & after 70 odd miles this afternoon getting it home, I can now see what all the fuss is about.....its an awesome little car which we will enjoy having in the garage for many years to come, that I am sure.

Some guidance on the ipod useage would be appreciated (yes I know i should RTFI).

Is there any other bits or gadgets I should look out for which I may be missing/not found yet?

Weather permitting major detail next weekend wheels off, clay everthing & the full Megs G220 workout on the paintwork.

In the coming weeks, I am hoping to add cruise, p/sensors (lov or hate em...I like em) phone prep & poss h/line and mfsw.
Alot to add, but finding the right spec has been very hard......at the right dosh of course.

ta (from a very happy chap & his missus)

Nice choice mate and hope you enjoy (even if it is the wife's run around LOL).
Puddle lights and folding mirrors are both options, tyre pressure monitor is standard by the way..

Candy White Ed30 3dr DSG, Nav, Bi-Xenons, Armrest, MFSW...

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Re: Got one........
« Reply #9 on: 17 February 2009, 20:47 »
Congrats  :smiley: Hope you enjoy it  :cool:
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