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Offline Yusee

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Re: Brescia or Parker
« Reply #20 on: 05 January 2020, 20:20 »
Well here’s an excuse to post some pics of my isaac blue with parkers..





I was all set to get Indium before seeing an Isaac car at the local dealer. I have no regrets- it’s an interesting colour, looks classy and changes with the light.

As for wheels, it all depends on how subtle you like your hot hatch. I like mine to look not too unlike a normal golf ( and that’s how it’s used, mainly)
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Re: Brescia or Parker
« Reply #21 on: 05 January 2020, 20:51 »
Fantastic photos guys, thanks for sharing. Yup - Isaac Blue is my favourite now! I love the Brescia's but probably will be going for standard Parkers now that I have seen them.

One other question please, do the 18" come with the Bridgestones (I know not too well liked I believe), and 19"'s with Pirellis?

Cheers
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Re: Brescia or Parker
« Reply #22 on: 05 January 2020, 20:57 »
This pic shows the colour better..




My 18s came with bridgestones. Drive like an arse now and again and you can look forward to fitting PS4s.
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Re: Brescia or Parker
« Reply #23 on: 05 January 2020, 23:14 »
Completely gone off Atlantic Blue and onto Indium and now Issac is growing on me!  :grin:

I was the same as you and went Isaac Blue with Brescias in the end. Have a look at Kmpowells photos as they do justice to the colour. http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=284513.10
It doesn’t always photograph well and can look a little flat in dull light, but it’s a really nice blue/grey shade that can look stunning. I like Indium Grey too, it’s a good problem to have. You can’t go wrong with the wheels, both styles are really good.
All the best.

Thanks Andy, yes - getting quite excited now at the prospect of a new car in just under 11 years, I keep them a while! Those photos are amazing!
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Re: Brescia or Parker
« Reply #24 on: 05 January 2020, 23:20 »
This pic shows the colour better..




My 18s came with bridgestones. Drive like an arse now and again and you can look forward to fitting PS4s.

Cheers Yusee!
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Re: Brescia or Parker
« Reply #25 on: 05 January 2020, 23:39 »
It’s actually quite hard to pick a favourite colour for a mk7(.5) GTI as there are so many to like.
Isaac a great choice, a very practical colour for hiding light grime and won’t highlight swirls. Perfect for a daily driver.

Indium a lovely classy colour.

Tungsten is stunning with the red accents in good light conditions and always a fave of mine.

Red, white and black all classic GTI colours.


It’s easy enough to sell the Bridgestones and replace them with 18” Michelin Pilot Sports if you find you hate them. Lots of people detest the BS tyres but I found them perfectly ok but very noisy. They last ages too.
But selling them and buying PS4’s or whatever would only cost a net few hundred quid.

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Re: Brescia or Parker
« Reply #26 on: 05 January 2020, 23:52 »
Much as I love black, white and red, I’d suggest steering clear of any solid colour - the paint scratches just by looking at it. White hides it better, but seems to chip fairly easily. Stick to a hardier, more forgiving metallic.
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Re: Brescia or Parker
« Reply #27 on: 06 January 2020, 09:48 »

Is no one a fan of the white silver then?? I really like the colour and it hides dirt really well.... except for on the rear bumpers integrated dirt collection shelf!! :laugh:
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Re: Brescia or Parker
« Reply #28 on: 06 January 2020, 10:26 »

Is no one a fan of the white silver then?? I really like the colour and it hides dirt really well.... except for on the rear bumpers integrated dirt collection shelf!! :laugh:

I think it was only available in late 2018/early 2019 then discontinued. It was a bit marmite for me as it could look like it was a bit dirty looking in a certain light.
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Re: Brescia or Parker
« Reply #29 on: 06 January 2020, 10:33 »

Is no one a fan of the white silver then?? I really like the colour and it hides dirt really well.... except for on the rear bumpers integrated dirt collection shelf!! :laugh:

I think it was only available in late 2018/early 2019 then discontinued. It was a bit marmite for me as it could look like it was a bit dirty looking in a certain light.

Ahh.... limited edition then!! :laugh:

I admit that for most of the time, especially in our dull English weather it looks light grey all the time but I'm really happy with it! Although it does appear to be a popular colour choice for T-rocs and bog standard golfs nowadays!
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