Been a while since I posted something useful.......

[rocknob]

As per www.autoblog.com the Sport and Sound package is 18 inch Nogaro alloys, 225/40 tyres, Driver Profile Selection, red calipers and exhaust soundactor. They have also removed the rear silencer.

Found this video on youtube that compares the Sport and Sound pack normal and sport modes http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6bl-oRfY8w

Autoblog article
http://www.autoblog.com/2013/08/21/2015-volkswagen-gtd-first-drive-review/

[neilgcal]

Inflationary price increase plus week 45 and 50 product changes02 October 2013
One per cent rise for all models and some options from 4 November
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From Monday 4 November 2013, all models and some options increase in price by one per cent

Golf Hatch (week 45)


All trims

Luggage compartment – conversion of handle to handle recess with variable luggage compartment floor
Label in tank cap changes from white to yellow background in all diesel models
Change to optional folding door mirror – this can now be operated with the remote (currently only works when the ignition is on)
Media-in with iPod adapter cables – introduction of ‘Lightning Adaptor’ for iPhone 5 alongside regular iPod connection, as standard
GTD – introduction of optional Sport and Sound pack – £255 including VAT. This sound generator enhances the aural sensation for the driver (and passengers). In ‘Sport’ mode (using the Driver Profile Selector) there is an additional acoustic emphasis to the sound of the engine inside the car, with no additional noise externally

So at the moment on e GTD there is audible engine noise in the car so from BW 45 it will be an option at cost? The sound pack in Europe was also on the exhaust and audible externally too so looks just the same as now but more expensive??

[Climb_Ne]

So effectively my car (based on list price) will be 1% more expensive than when I ordered it for equivalent spec.

[mcmaddy]

price will be on what day you ordered unless you decide to change your options which triggers a new order number.

[Climb_Ne]

Yeah I know the price is fixed in the price rise but if I want the sound actuator I will effectively be paying 1% more because of the sport and sound pack. Hopefully it will include some extras like the calipers.

[Skinnee D]

Maybe while they're at it VW will also come clean that they do not actually supply 235 tyres for Mk7's, contrary to their current literature...
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Evidently not for owners of Santiago wheels who should still be entitled to 235 tyres according to VW...  None of the demos I looked at had them.

[chazzypuk]

Looks like they have made a change to the headlight system too. It now says this:

Including static cornering function, automatic range adjustment, dynamic curve lighting,
headlight washers, low washer fluid warning light and LED daytime running lights.
Double ‘U-shaped’ LED daytime running lights on R models

I guess this means we now finally get the adaptive lighting (Swivels rounds corners). I noticed the European cars already came with this before. Saw a thread on this ages ago on this forum.

[physio]

Looks like they have made a change to the headlight system too. It now says this:

Including static cornering function, automatic range adjustment, dynamic curve lighting,
headlight washers, low washer fluid warning light and LED daytime running lights.
Double ‘U-shaped’ LED daytime running lights on R models

I guess this means we now finally get the adaptive lighting (Swivels rounds corners). I noticed the European cars already came with this before. Saw a thread on this ages ago on this forum.

dynamic cornering lighting is already standard , my car was build week 37 and it has it as standard , you have to go into the  menu to activate it

[chazzypuk]

Looks like they have made a change to the headlight system too. It now says this:

Including static cornering function, automatic range adjustment, dynamic curve lighting,
headlight washers, low washer fluid warning light and LED daytime running lights.
Double ‘U-shaped’ LED daytime running lights on R models

I guess this means we now finally get the adaptive lighting (Swivels rounds corners). I noticed the European cars already came with this before. Saw a thread on this ages ago on this forum.

dynamic cornering lighting is already standard , my car was build week 37 and it has it as standard , you have to go into the  menu to activate it

O right. I thought I read somewhere that it didn't have it. That's a plus t..hen! It was a new addition to the brochure so thought it was a new feature. I know the headlight systems for the European cars are different though....

[Hawaii-Five-O]

I guess this means we now finally get the adaptive lighting (Swivels rounds corners). I noticed the European cars already came with this before. Saw a thread on this ages ago on this forum.

Yup, as Physio. My car was BW40 and the xenon's have this function