19" wheels with pan sunroof ?

[blueheaduk]

I had a similar message from my dealer today syaing we can't get both the 19s and the roof... Really disappointing. Thheres a picture of the GTI with both in one of the conventions:
http://www.whatcar.com/Car/Volkswagen/Golf/27912129127.jpg

But maybe thats Europe only or was the concept car or something?

Really hope this isn't the case...

Greg

[gizzywizzy]

it wasnt a spec you could chose on the mk6

something to do with max kerb weight or something

I may have to lose the roof then and spec something else,i quite fancy the button for starting the engine but after seeing the video of the toerags stealing the BMW 's  i'm not sure.

Hi Simon
I have the start button on my Evoque as long as the key is somewhere in the car it will start no problem.  If you can't have the roof you want I would go with the button.
Gizzy

Hi stranger,i was more worried about someone stealing it without the key, BMW had a big problem recently  with car thieves they had a peice of equipment that enabled them to steal brand new BMW'S without the key  in a matter of seconds.

Hi again
Hadn't heard that about BMW cars tbh, sounds like the new GTI will be a cracking car.  Wish you good luck with it.

[Mr GTD]

I'm sure Lee will be along in the near future to clarify the 19's & Pan roof combo....

[blueheaduk]

I'm sure Lee will be along in the near future to clarify the 19's & Pan roof combo....

Hope so! Had my heart set on that spec.

[Jimble]

I'm sure Lee will be along in the near future to clarify the 19's & Pan roof combo....

Hope so! Had my heart set on that spec.

I wouldn't hold your breath mate, you couldn't have it on the 6 and it does say in the 7 price list that you can't spec both together.

[simonpolly]

it wasnt a spec you could chose on the mk6

something to do with max kerb weight or something

I may have to lose the roof then and spec something else,i quite fancy the button for starting the engine but after seeing the video of the toerags stealing the BMW 's  i'm not sure.

Hi Simon
I have the start button on my Evoque as long as the key is somewhere in the car it will start no problem.  If you can't have the roof you want I would go with the button.
Gizzy

Hi stranger,i was more worried about someone stealing it without the key, BMW had a big problem recently  with car thieves they had a peice of equipment that enabled them to steal brand new BMW'S without the key  in a matter of seconds.

Hi again
Hadn't heard that about BMW cars tbh, sounds like the new GTI will be a cracking car.  Wish you good luck with it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pZkcdmghhE&feature=youtube_gdata_player

[mkviken]

Doesn't the new Gti have an aluminium roof to lower mass and improve handling?

Why spoil a feature that actually makes the car better to drive by fitting a heavy sunroof?

I wouldn't bother with a sun roof on a 'sporty' car.

The pan roof on my dads crv is great and something well worth speccing but its a difderent type if car.

[Mr GTD]

Well I just shot off to my nearest dealer as I know a couple of them personally hoping to get to the bottom of this issue, the dealers themselves are a bit baffled by it and my main dealer is hoping to hear back from VW by Friday as they too also have customers wanting to order this combo...

[carl1]

Makes me laugh those claims of 100kg lighter, i can't remember what the mk6 gti weighs but i remember my big fat MK5 R32 weighed 1521kg making the mk7 gti only 170kg lighter than that.

[evo1986]

I'm sure Lee will be along in the near future to clarify the 19's & Pan roof combo....

I remember posting it way back when the 19 inch Glendale wheels became an option on the mk6. All to do with weight...... I would give up if it says in the price list you cant have it then you wont be able to convince then to re engineer the car.

Maybe retro fit the sunroof or wheels..........wheels might be easier to do though ; )