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Offline am1w

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Pictures of my car Wolfgang!
« on: 09 April 2010, 18:47 »
Sorry it took such a long time!





My Ray of Sunshine!


My Ray of Sunshine!


« Last Edit: 11 May 2010, 20:08 by am1w »
RED TORNADO 7R, 5 DR, DSG, DCC, DNS, DYNAUDIO, KI, WP, HBA, LN, SP

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Re: Pictures of my car at last!
« Reply #1 on: 09 April 2010, 19:16 »
Lovely car mate.  :smiley:


GTI mk6, 3dr Manual (Yes Manual! If I wanted a Taxi I'd hail one, not spend £1500 on one), Candy White, Full Leather, Xenons, ACC, 18", RCD510 + Dynaudio, DAB Radio, Winter Pack, Luxury Pack, Fiscon Bluetooth Plus, Golf R LED's.

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Re: Pictures of my car at last!
« Reply #2 on: 09 April 2010, 19:26 »
Get in, its a looker ! :wink:
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Offline Captain Sensible

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Re: Pictures of my car at last!
« Reply #3 on: 09 April 2010, 20:08 »
Sorry it took such a long time!





I will take a few more soon!





am1w,
Very nice in red which set of the brake callipers perfectly. Oh to have a wee drive.
Do you have the suspension up-grade ? I don't so I am wondering how the ride is with normal suspension.
My daughter said to the wife today at the dealers , how am I supposed to sit in the back ? No she does not eat a lot of burgers.
Wife said don't you worry Kara you can sit in the front with daddy. Is this my wife's plan so I don't drive fast
On Order Golf GTI 5 Door Manual - Pearl Black - 18' Vision Alloys - Goodyear F1 Asymmetric Tyers - Sunroof - Xenon Lights - Touch Screen Cd Player With Dyneaudio amp and speakers - Folding Wing Mirrors - Dealer Fit - Steel VW kick plates - Front And Rear Mud Flaps - Sill boot protector - Boot liner - 3 year Service Plan - Carpet Matts With GTI Logo And Red Pipping.

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Re: Pictures of my car at last!
« Reply #4 on: 09 April 2010, 20:13 »
All this time and just two pics??!!   :wink:

Congratulations am1w.. nice colour :smiley:

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Re: Pictures of my car at last!
« Reply #5 on: 09 April 2010, 20:17 »
Nice car mate, Red is best  :laugh:
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Re: Pictures of my car at last!
« Reply #6 on: 09 April 2010, 20:44 »
Red is good, looks nice, can't wait.
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Re: Pictures of my car at last!
« Reply #7 on: 09 April 2010, 20:44 »
Thanks all. Kind of you. Love the car. :smiley:

As you know, I buggered up the offside front wing by dropping my briefcase + food shopping as I was in a tearing hurry to get out of the wind and rain. There were 4 depressions and one nice dent. Been fixed but I can still see a bit of waviness in bright sunlight in 3 places. But one really has to look very, very carefully which I am doing all the time!
It was fixed on a grey day. Trust my luck!
He is coming back to improve on it on Monday. My stupid fault. Pretty annoyed with myself still! :angry:
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Re: Pictures of my car at last!
« Reply #8 on: 09 April 2010, 21:08 »
Hi Captain.

To answer your question.

I have ACC and I like it very much.

I must admit I like the better ride in the 'comfort' setting over the 'normal' setting. However, the steering response is a bit too slow in the 'comfort' setting which I certainly don't like. The car rides more like a limo in the 'comfort' setting which I do like very much. Some may say the car has a tendency to float (just like a limo!).

The 'normal' setting is supposed to be the best compromise, with good steering response and a good ride. It is quite clever. However, I use the 'comfort' setting for driving in London as it really smoothes out the bumps quite effectively.

My last car was a Honda Type R GT which was a living hell on our bad roads. Exciting but very tiring. Better engine, steering and gearbox than the Golf, but too raw overall.

The 'sport' setting really makes the car come alive, the ride getting a bit more frantic but not uncomfortable. However, the steering is a bit too heavy for my liking and is a pain especially when parking.

What I would like is the 'comfort' setting with the steering of the 'normal' mode!
Or,
The ability to have greater possibilities of mixing and matching!

So that is my take on this!


PS: Lock the two women at home sometimes and go for a drive on our own! :laugh:
« Last Edit: 09 April 2010, 21:17 by am1w »
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Re: Pictures of my car at last!
« Reply #9 on: 09 April 2010, 21:13 »
So glad I got white!! hahaha :grin: Very nice motor, but you know whats next , white 20 bhp quicker :laugh: I hope you have some fantastic driving experances on those twisty bits??? Enjoy Steve30

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