What's you plans for the GTI/GTD when it arrives

[Sootchucker]

I know there's a lot of depressing talk on here, to do with delivery times, failed promises etc (and I'm as guilty as anyone), but in an attempt to lighten the mood, when the car does eventually arrive, what are your plans for it (if any), apart for driving it ?

Mine so far as below:

Full detail, finishing off with Werkstat Prime, Actrlic Trigger and Glos.

Aerospace fabric protector on all the interior cloth surfaces (seats mats etc)

Update my Discover Nav Pro with my personal POI's (speed cams etc) - already prepared ready to go

Update the Gracenote database.

Look into fitting door open lights in place of the door reflectors at the bottom edge, like I've done to my current scirocco (need to see if the door modules support the coding of these).

Sort out the coming home lights to stay on properly rather than having to flash the main beam stalk.

Rubber mats to go over the cloth ones for winter and wet weather.

LED footwell and boot light bulbs (already have)

I'm sure there will be more when the car arrives, but that's it for now. You have any plans ?

[Jimble]

First things first, it will get a full detail followed swiftly by a new set of these:
http://www.golfgti.bigcartel.com/product/golfgti-co-uk-logo-stickers. 

Might fit a new rabbit logo next to the GTI badge like i've got on my 6?


Doesn't it already have have LED footwell lights? Not sure about the boot though??

[CraigW]

Ill be getting myself one of these for starters

http://www.taxdischolder.net/volkswagen/91-vw-gti-richbrook-tax-disc-holder.html

[Jimble]

Ill be getting myself one of these for starters

http://www.taxdischolder.net/volkswagen/91-vw-gti-richbrook-tax-disc-holder.html

At least get the right font!


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-Richbrook-Tax-Disc-Holder-Volkswagen-GTI-Logo-/271159553918?pt=UK_Car_Interior_Accessories&hash=item3f225e6f7e


 

[mjh_056]

Music is ready, already! sitting on an SD Card in draw with all tags and covers set (will update at time but be minimal as hate new music for most part and generally live in past!) + Have all the UK DAB Logo just in case they have to be added manually to favourite stations as do listen to radio maybe 70% of time when driving so nice to have them looking right also.

Clean Wax and Protect (Rarely clean so this really helps when do go do a quick wash)
Change Tax Disc Holder
Not sure how change them coming home lights but if something can do self will likely follow suit on that one.
Aside from that drive and enjoy

[CraigW]

Ill be getting myself one of these for starters

http://www.taxdischolder.net/volkswagen/91-vw-gti-richbrook-tax-disc-holder.html

At least get the right font!


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-Richbrook-Tax-Disc-Holder-Volkswagen-GTI-Logo-/271159553918?pt=UK_Car_Interior_Accessories&hash=item3f225e6f7e


 

  yes that's the one

[jrc193]

Hi Norbreck21a  I'm a newbie and have not owned a GTI for several years. I am interested in your intentions re detailing and interior protection. As I have no experience if these products I wonder if you can point me in the right direction for reasonably priced detailing and suppliers of the interior fabric protection  products you mention. I live in the East Midlands .On order GTI DSG,carbon grey, PP, ACC ,Park assist. with little prospect of seeing it this side of November judging by the general pessimism of other forum members!

[Sootchucker]

jrc193: Not sure if it's allowed to get websites out on here (if not, mods please remove).

Basically most of my detailing stuff tends to come from one of two places.

Clean Your Car - http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/ or

The Polished Bliss - http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/

Between the pair of them, they pretty much cover 99% of your detailed and cleaning needs. Be aware though, once you start purchasing products it's a slippery slope, and you find yourself "needing" more and more 

Mines a White GTD on order (like my Rocco), so waxes are less useful for these white colours (and can indeed turn the white a bit yellowish over time), so a sealant is preferred hence why I use the Werkstat set of products, fantastically easy to use and apply.

However on Carbon Grey, I would probably recommend a good polish followed by your choice of LSP (Last surface product). The polish corrects the paintwork (gets rid of scratches and swirls), and the Wax adds gloss and protection from the elements. I've used Autofinesse Tripple on my wife's Flash Red Polo with superb results, and that's an all in one product, so might be a good idea to start there ?

As for the fabric protection, well there's a number of products on the market, but I've always had good results from Aerospace 303 Fabric Protector (not available unfortunately from either of the above)

[Jimble]

Hi Norbreck21a  I'm a newbie and have not owned a GTI for several years. I am interested in your intentions re detailing and interior protection. As I have no experience if these products I wonder if you can point me in the right direction for reasonably priced detailing and suppliers of the interior fabric protection  products you mention. I live in the East Midlands .On order GTI DSG,carbon grey, PP, ACC ,Park assist. with little prospect of seeing it this side of November judging by the general pessimism of other forum members!

Plenty of info in here mate:
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?board=56.0

[Sootchucker]

Oh yes, and I forgot. I'll also be checking the dates of the Nav Map data (as typically these are not always the latest version when shipped), and as our Golf's come with 3 years free Map updates, I'll be making sure mine is as up to date as possible.