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Offline Tailpipe

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Is United Grey the same as Steel Grey?
« on: 17 October 2009, 16:37 »
It seems that United Grey and Steel Grey are the same colour. Is this correct?

Trying to decide choice of colour. Shadow Blue is too conservative. Rising blue is too Ford ASBO. Have narrowed options down to: Black, Steel grey and Carbon grey. Would be grateful for any United / Steel grey GTI Mk VI pictures.

Also, does anyone know if you can get electric seat adjustment if you specify leather?
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Offline Snoopy

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Re: Is United Grey the same as Steel Grey?
« Reply #1 on: 17 October 2009, 16:57 »
Yes its the same colour.



Rising blue is the same metallic blue available on the scirocco, so its easy to get a look at this colour in real life which is the best way imo to pick any colour as they all look different to photos. Its also used in this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWvL7wGuff0  Its nothing like the colour shown on volkswagen.de just incase thats were you ruled it out from.
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Re: Is United Grey the same as Steel Grey?
« Reply #2 on: 17 October 2009, 18:49 »
Quote from: Tailpipe on 17 October 2009, 16:37
It seems that United Grey and Steel Grey are the same colour. Is this correct?

Trying to decide choice of colour. Shadow Blue is too conservative. Rising blue is too Ford ASBO. Have narrowed options down to: Black, Steel grey and Carbon grey. Would be grateful for any United / Steel grey GTI Mk VI pictures.

Also, does anyone know if you can get electric seat adjustment if you specify leather?

Hi Tailpipe,

This is my car.. .and its United Grey... Here's the link:

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=124903.0
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Offline Tailpipe

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Re: Is United Grey the same as Steel Grey?
« Reply #3 on: 19 October 2009, 19:14 »
Thank you very much for this. The grey is an excellent colour.  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Offline James Gould

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Re: Is United Grey the same as Steel Grey?
« Reply #4 on: 26 February 2010, 15:31 »
just seen this 'old' pic, Snoopy  -  I'm so pleased I stuck with my 3 door carbon grey choice  -  thanks.
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Re: Is United Grey the same as Steel Grey?
« Reply #5 on: 26 February 2010, 18:14 »
They are all grey, YAWN! :rolleyes:
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Re: Is United Grey the same as Steel Grey?
« Reply #6 on: 26 February 2010, 18:30 »
"More peas dear."
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Re: Is United Grey the same as Steel Grey?
« Reply #7 on: 26 February 2010, 19:24 »
Snoopy:
Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant!!! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Oh what a grey day! :grin:
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Offline Nutkins

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Re: Is United Grey the same as Steel Grey?
« Reply #8 on: 26 February 2010, 20:25 »
Grey is just the best colour on all cars! IMO :smiley:
Ferrari's, Aston's, M3's etc. All look best in grey. It's the perfect balance of stealth bomber and still bringing out the highlights in design. 
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Re: Is United Grey the same as Steel Grey?
« Reply #9 on: 26 February 2010, 20:26 »
Quote from: Tailpipe on 17 October 2009, 16:37
It seems that United Grey and Steel Grey are the same colour. Is this correct?

Trying to decide choice of colour. Shadow Blue is too conservative. Rising blue is too Ford ASBO. Have narrowed options down to: Black, Steel grey and Carbon grey. Would be grateful for any United / Steel grey GTI Mk VI pictures.

Also, does anyone know if you can get electric seat adjustment if you specify leather?

Hi Tailpipe,

I can't see that Carbon Grey is an option on the R....

I specced Steel Grey as the best compromise - Black is way too much work to keep clean. Got a Black Gti at the mo :laugh:
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