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Offline Bill_the_Bear

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Re: Performance Pack or Not? Have you?
« Reply #180 on: 01 May 2013, 11:04 »
Quote from: monkeyhanger on 01 May 2013, 08:15
If the screen is available without the phone option in other markets then the argument about signal losses with the new screen fitted would appear to be nuts.

That was kind of my point, though I guess my sarcasm didn't come across well!  As they are not changing anything but the windscreen the IR deal and the phone signal deal are irrelevant because there are 5 or something other windows there for the sun to heat the car and the phone to send its signal.

Which is why I think is an option so they can maximise profit from an item that won't bring sales on its own so is not value for them to include as standard.
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Re: Performance Pack or Not? Have you?
« Reply #181 on: 01 May 2013, 11:34 »
Quote from: monkeyhanger on 01 May 2013, 08:15
If the screen is available without the phone option in other markets then the argument about signal losses with the new screen fitted would appear to be nuts.

Looking at the German GTD brochure, you can't have it if you remove climate control and you can only have it if:

1. You have the "Light and Sight" package (leaving/coming home, dimming rear view mirror and rain sensor).
2. You have either the "Composition Media" radio or one of the navigation systems - "Discover Media" or "Discover Pro".
3. You have either of the telephone options - "Comfort" (EUR 370) or "Premium" (EUR 465).
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Re: Performance Pack or Not? Have you?
« Reply #182 on: 01 May 2013, 11:54 »
They are making that way to complicated, I'm telling you.  What is wrong with these people?  Its only a heated windscreen, hardly the most complicated or cutting edge of technology!
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Re: Performance Pack or Not? Have you?
« Reply #183 on: 01 May 2013, 19:08 »
VW do come up with some crazy "links" on options sometimes :rolleyes:

With the Mk 6 Golf R you could only get the darkened headlight surrounds with the optional 19" Alloy wheel option.  :whistle:   :undecided:
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Re: Performance Pack or Not? Have you?
« Reply #184 on: 01 May 2013, 19:45 »
Yep, it's crazy, and it is what it is unfortunately.  It's an option, so we either go for it, or not!  I want it for those cold winter days when I know I'll regret not having it,
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Re: Performance Pack or Not? Have you?
« Reply #185 on: 12 May 2013, 20:18 »
I just laid in the bath and read the latest edition of VW Driver magazine and Neil Birkitt wasn't of the opinion that you need the PP on a road car (well not a standard non re-mapped one anyway). His words are those that I would take a lot of notice of.
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Re: Performance Pack or Not? Have you?
« Reply #186 on: 12 May 2013, 20:25 »
Quote from: Exonian on 12 May 2013, 20:18
I just laid in the bath and read the latest edition of VW Driver magazine and Neil Birkitt wasn't of the opinion that you need the PP on a road car (well not a standard non re-mapped one anyway). His words are those that I would take a lot of notice of.

Common sense has been saying that all along, but I was tempted like a magpie to a shiny object anyway...

Interestingly the PP might be a bad thing for remaps because the LSD limits what power you can have.  On the other hand without the LSD its debatable what use extra power is I guess.

EDIT: I wonder how many people will realise this... if you pick one up second hand in a few years and look to take more than 260PS from it then you might be in for a surprise if the diff goes bang.  I'm assuming that is what they mean by it can handle up to 260PS.  I wonder how much buffer there is in that number?
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Re: Performance Pack or Not? Have you?
« Reply #187 on: 12 May 2013, 20:26 »
Quote from: Exonian on 12 May 2013, 20:18
I just laid in the bath and read the latest edition of VW Driver magazine and Neil Birkitt wasn't of the opinion that you need the PP on a road car (well not a standard non re-mapped one anyway). His words are those that I would take a lot of notice of.

There's no doubt that with the option of a PP being available, it entices you to add it because you will always think that the car is not quite at peak performance without it. It's all psychological in my opinion and im first to admit that i've fallen fot it. It was the first option I picked above all others
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Re: Performance Pack or Not? Have you?
« Reply #188 on: 12 May 2013, 20:30 »
Quote from: Bill_the_Bear on 12 May 2013, 20:25
Quote from: Exonian on 12 May 2013, 20:18
I just laid in the bath and read the latest edition of VW Driver magazine and Neil Birkitt wasn't of the opinion that you need the PP on a road car (well not a standard non re-mapped one anyway). His words are those that I would take a lot of notice of.

Common sense has been saying that all along, but I was tempted like a magpie to a shiny object anyway...

Interestingly the PP might be a bad thing for remaps because the LSD limits what power you can have.  On the other hand without the LSD its debatable what use extra power is I guess.

That's the nail on the head right there, the LSD will allow a much higher % of the power to be used, whether it's the standard or remapped. Not just through the corners either. The slingshot effect out of the corners looks so much fun with the PP.
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Re: Performance Pack or Not? Have you?
« Reply #189 on: 13 May 2013, 03:42 »
Quote from: Exonian on 12 May 2013, 20:18
I just laid in the bath and read the latest edition of VW Driver magazine and Neil Birkitt wasn't of the opinion that you need the PP on a road car (well not a standard non re-mapped one anyway). His words are those that I would take a lot of notice of.

First Chris Harris said it and now Neil Birkitt. Makes you wonder...
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