New GTI

[lancslad1985]

So what colour is everyone getting? I've seen lots of red and black ones but yet to see a Blue Silk or Silver GTI

[Steigerz]

So what colour is everyone getting? I've seen lots of red and black ones but yet to see a Blue Silk or Silver GTI

White of course

Got a call this morning that my car is delayed at port.

My Spec:
4 Door DSG
White
Vision and lights package
Park Package
Luxury Package
Comfort Package
R package

This is the R package on the new 6C



As far as I know this is only done in Germany, Spain and South Africa.

Waiting for VW South Africa to give me clarity on what the R package includes. Will keep you guys updated.

[skipster]

I can't see the Blue Silk being too popular a choice for the GTI. It seems to suit the GT, but unless I see one in the metal to make a better judgement. It would not be at the top of my colour choice.

[Nobziller]

I did order mine in blue silk but cancelled after waiting so long

[Dink]

I should be picking mine up on Tuesday.

[Shark00n]

When did you order Dink? Mine's soming up close to tuesday to. I ordered Feb 26th

BTW, anyone noticed that ABT already has stuff for the new GTI?
Some wheels, carpets, rear spoiler and engine remap chip.
This last one promises 230HP and 360nm! And the dyno runs look lovely - http://www.abt-configurator.com/docserv ... A_HS_E.pdf

What's your opinion on chip-tuning? I never tried it but I think ABT is a pretty experienced shop.

Check it here - http://www.abt-configurator.com/en/VW/P ... 4/18TSI192

[Dink]

I ordered mine on the 28th of Jan.

Tbh even one of the other salesman in the dealer thought I'd done well to get it this soon.

[daveb73]

Evo didn't half rip it to bits, iirc only the interior got pass marks. Strange really as everyone else had a positive review on it.

Ford have always made great handling fast hot-hatches, quality wise though they don't come close to VW. I'd argue the Polo GTI is for a different customer than the Fiesta ST. Sure, if you want a small, fast hatch that corners like a race car then the ST is a top choice, but if you're after a classy, well built, refined and practical fast hatch you can't go too far wrong with a Polo, plus they seem a lot less common and a bit more exclusive

[servicepoint]

Anyone thought of winter tyres for their Gti?
Really rate them and not only does it keep your summer alloys good you get the benefit of not having to replace the summer tyres so often. Think I be purchasing a set of tyres/wheels for the wifes Gti in the next couple of months.

Anyone already with a GTi know the required size (should be in the handbook).

[boj27]

I really wish they'd put in LED taillights, it's the only thing missing maybe the Pro nav system and the dynaudio option too

[daydotz]

I really wish they'd put in LED taillights, it's the only thing missing maybe the Pro nav system and the dynaudio option too

& keyless entry I'd buy one [emoji1]


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[boj27]

But then where would be the money on the GTD/GTI/R range! the profits would go down! Probably either going to be rear lights added in the future like a mid term facelift without releasing a new model entirely. I don't see the nav pro, keyless and dynaudio ever making the cut though! Haha

[Shark00n]

I think the tail lights are already LED. They just don't look like it.


Does anyone know if there's a way to permanently disable the Start&Stop system?
I was loking at the prices of batteries compatible with the system and nearly had a heart attack. 300€ when regular car batteries are around 70€.
Any fuel you save goes out the window.

[JohnPolo]

I think the tail lights are already LED. They just don't look like it.


Does anyone know if there's a way to permanently disable the Start&Stop system?
I was loking at the prices of batteries compatible with the system and nearly had a heart attack. 300€ when regular car batteries are around 70€.
Any fuel you save goes out the window.

While the number plate light is LED unfortunately the tail lights aren't. Got a friend to press the brake pedal and the reaction time of the lights didn't suggest LED.
Full LED's at the front apart from the indicator light, standard bulb. Why do they do that , seems crazy. I won't dump the car just for that but it's a shame.

Start stop can be deactivated via the button on the dash , other than that for something more permanent I'm sure someone will have the answer.

[Dink]

It does seem a bit backwards the the headlights are LED but the rears are filament lamps.

it would only take a couple of hours to knock up the rears