What have you done to your MK 7 today ?

[p3asa]

Thanks Joe.
Yeah I was contemplating just putting the broken one on mine but that part is where tiny stones gather when you pull the mat back so I can imagine all the dirt going up the gap.
It will be interesting to see what the seller says, if he does respond.

[Booth11]

Collected the rent a caR Estate on Friday, so thats all the variants covered for the time being

Some initial thoughts, it does drive slightly differently and maybe not quite as sharp own turn in but still spirited

I think the exhaust sounds better for some reason especially the blips

Cadiz wheels are growing on me

Carnet is great but wish apple would allow Tom Tom, that said Apple maps is rather good

Soundaktor has three settings to choose from

The estate bumper has some subtle styling differences in terms of defectors and diffuser, also there is no gloss black bit around high level break light on the hatch

The sensors have a new range sweep which is useful given the mk7 turning circle

Already taken a sofa to the tip

Some neat touches in the rear in terms of ease of putting seats down and storage

It is non DCC and the stock dampers are fine

I was harsh on these and eat my words, whether I think its worth £34K is another thing

Good to hear your thoughts on the R Estate.  Quite a few that have had the hatch too, say the exhaust sound is better on the estate.  The ability to turn the Soundaktor down is a god send, and agree, CarPlay (App-connect) is great.

Glad you are liking it.  Now, when is your next motor coming onto the driveway?

[Booth11]

Remlapeel - which bulb did you use in the boot light? Can you post up a link please!

I could be wrong but if you've changed the footwell light I think the old light unit is a straight replacement for the boot.

No it's different fitting and size to the footwell light Stevie.  The footwell light fits the glovebox non led but not the boot.

[p3asa]

I could be wrong but if you've changed the footwell light I think the old light unit is a straight replacement for the boot.

No it's different fitting and size to the footwell light Stevie.  The footwell light fits the glovebox non led but not the boot.

Ah right. I knew it was one of them 

[remlapeel]

New DSG paddle extensions. Great feel to them.

[wigit]

Interesting initial impressions Mr W.
Keep the observations coming!

Having taken it for a spirited spin last night what I did like is the rear is more frisky due to the rear over hang, similar to the Jetta back in the day so its actually fun

Good to hear your thoughts on the R Estate.  Quite a few that have had the hatch too, say the exhaust sound is better on the estate.  The ability to turn the Soundaktor down is a god send, and agree, CarPlay (App-connect) is great.

Glad you are liking it.  Now, when is your next motor coming onto the driveway?

The rasp is great, M2 is due beginning of November, my R is tucked away for a few weeks then get it ready to find a new home.

The Estate is popping its Ikea cherry this evening

[wigit]

In its natural habitat

[lemski]

Thats a nice looking estate

[Exonian]

In its natural habitat

Good to see it's earning its keep.

Any plans to enhance it in any way bearing in mind it's a Rental?

[Booth11]

In its natural habitat

Congrats on the latest addition to your R family.  Looks great, and see you've put it straight to work.