Questions/checks when collecting your GTI/D....

[valvebounce]

Engine braking forces the piston rings against the bores.

When the throttle is open the combustion gases push against the inside diameter of the piston ring, forcing it to expand radially onto the liner bore. On the overrun (engine braking) when the fuel is cut there is no combustion so the radial load is much lower, there is only the static ring tension plus the gas load due to pumping.

[Trialsash]

Is there a bottle opener in the mk7 then?? I don't seem to have one, photo somebody please :-) thanks

[valvebounce]

No, sadly not. The list was copied from the mk5/6 forum. The bottle opener was a lovely touch, as was the exclusive owners manual folder with gti badge and red stripe. VW are much more focused on profit now. Shame.

[marnie]

Does anyone know if it's possible to feel for any transport blocks by squeezing the shock absorber gaiters with the car on the ground please?

[TheCarMadDad]

I'm also interested in this marnie. Seen a lot on here about the pucks but how can you check if they've been left in? Is it just a case of looking under the arches?

[monkeyhanger]

You'll have to jack up the front wheels 1 at a time so that the wheel is hanging low on the suspension and there's a decent gap between the wheel top and the wheel arch. Then feel around the rubber gaiters of the shock. The bump stops are conical and don't move from the top of the suspension mount, the pucks (if there are any) are cylindrical (around an inch thick) and can slide up and down the suspension strut.

[GerryD]

Sorry to drag this thread up again, but as I am sure there are going to be people picking up new cars in the next week I didn't want to start a new one.
I am picking mine up on Wednesday, and just wanted to clarify what cables to expect with the Nav Pro?
I have read about getting two, a lightning one and a USB. Is this right?
The car is also keyless, do you get the GTD key fobs, or anything similar?

Are there any other little touches or things that are not in the brochures?

Thanks in advance.

[Jimble]

You don't get any cables with the pro nav, it has a usb socket in the cubby so you can connect any devices with their own cables.


Although i did get two mdi cables with mine but nowhere to stick em??

[KyleB]

The car is also keyless, do you get the GTD key fobs, or anything similar?

You should still get the fobs even with keyless. This is one of the most missed things by dealers I think.

Although i did get two mdi cables with mine but nowhere to stick em??

Stick em on eBay! 

[GerryD]

Thanks for the replies.
Never knew about the cables.
Got my music SD card sorted, and it plays in An Rns510, so hopefully no problems in the new car.
Will check the keys also..

Anything else?