Picking up my GTi this Saturday!!

[smartypants]

I've used the same local garage in Bracknell, Berkshire for 8-9 years, always the cheapest around for me - where you based?

[Golf R]

Philips x-treme power H7 bulbs work well.  A cheap and easy mod that brings good results.

[AlanD]

He said he wants to do it after the warranty, so no worries there!

I am tempted with a remap, but to be honest I have no problems with the car in its standard guise

If you was to spend a day with your car remapped your opinion would change I guarantee.

Moding is a slippery slope. I was just going to have a remap, but have since changed LOTS of things lol

[hib747]

Alan's right! I only wanted to change my rear lights and have the satnav unit fitted. I hit that slope at a million mph!!!! once you start you won't stop!!!!

[AlanD]

Alan's right! I only wanted to change my rear lights and have the satnav unit fitted. I hit that slope at a million mph!!!! once you start you won't stop!!!!

Amen brother

[Davstylee]

I've used the same local garage in Bracknell, Berkshire for 8-9 years, always the cheapest around for me - where you based?

Ah im in Kent in a place called Belvedere (about 15 mins from Bluewater)

I have this pretty decent tyre place called Dartford Tyres. My step dads company uses them on their company cars, and my uncle who is a mechanic knows them and uses them alot too.

Ive been on www.camskill.co.uk and they seam to have a good selections at good prices. Anyone know what tyre size you need for the oridinal 17's that come with the MK5?

[reidtastic]

Not joking here mate The goodyear eagle F1s are pretty much the best tyre money can buy. Ive had them on every car The are awesome. They have won loads of awards and EVO magazine voted them tyre of the year a couple of years ago.

Go to black circles im sure the last time i looked they were only £75 for the size you are looking for.

Enjoy your new car. I pick mine up 1 week today

[Davstylee]

Not joking here mate The goodyear eagle F1s are pretty much the best tyre money can buy. Ive had them on every car The are awesome. They have won loads of awards and EVO magazine voted them tyre of the year a couple of years ago.

Go to black circles im sure the last time i looked they were only £75 for the size you are looking for.

Enjoy your new car. I pick mine up 1 week today

Yeah i think i will be gettting a set of them when the bridgestones that are fitted need changing. What ones would you sugest, the GSD3, the Asymmetric or the Asymmetric XL?

Im guessing the tyre size i would need is 225/45/R17? (The car has the standard 17's that come with the GTI)

Good luck with the purchase, I pick mine up tomorrow, cant wait.

[Steve30]

I would go for Michlin's PS2's , just done the GY asy not bad tyre but dont last?? I do think the GY's are overrated myself!! Hope you enjoy your GTI fantastic motor (Steve Edition30)

[smartypants]

He said he wants to do it after the warranty, so no worries there!

I am tempted with a remap, but to be honest I have no problems with the car in its standard guise

If you was to spend a day with your car remapped your opinion would change I guarantee.

Moding is a slippery slope. I was just going to have a remap, but have since changed LOTS of things lol

Yeah, its probably the reason I wont do it... who know's where it will end!?