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steeve wrote: Fri Mar 22, 2019 12:27 pm Would have liked sat nav too, but we can use car play for that I suppose.

Martin-GTi wrote: Fri Mar 22, 2019 9:49 pm I took delivery of my new 2019 GTI+ at 5:00pm today. That was after a few hours of paperwork, trade-in finalisation, other paperwork, etc. I declined their ‘invitation’ to have a series of photos taken for their Facebook account and website, and felt the grand ‘uncovering’ was pointless. After almost a year of waiting, I just wanted the keys and to be able to drive it.

I’ve only done 15 miles so far, but love it! I have the Brescia wheels (which look amazing) and was worried it’d be too firm, but the suspension is compliant and comfortable. It’s sporty and firm, but not harsh. Tyre noise isn’t great, but I’ll change the tyres at some point.

As it’s new, I’m driving in ‘D’ mode and taking it easy. It changes gear earlier than I’d expect, but I’m not pushing the throttle too hard (yet) & am new to DSG, so early gear changes might be ‘user error’.

I’ll clock-up some miles tomorrow.......

Martin-GTi wrote: Fri Mar 22, 2019 9:49 pm I took delivery of my new 2019 GTI+ at 5:00pm today. That was after a few hours of paperwork, trade-in finalisation, other paperwork, etc. I declined their ‘invitation’ to have a series of photos taken for their Facebook account and website, and felt the grand ‘uncovering’ was pointless. After almost a year of waiting, I just wanted the keys and to be able to drive it.

I’ve only done 15 miles so far, but love it! I have the Brescia wheels (which look amazing) and was worried it’d be too firm, but the suspension is compliant and comfortable. It’s sporty and firm, but not harsh. Tyre noise isn’t great, but I’ll change the tyres at some point.

As it’s new, I’m driving in ‘D’ mode and taking it easy. It changes gear earlier than I’d expect, but I’m not pushing the throttle too hard (yet) & am new to DSG, so early gear changes might be ‘user error’.

I’ll clock-up some miles tomorrow.......

S_94 wrote: Sat Mar 23, 2019 11:23 am Thinking of ordering the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tyres today. I don't think the car will be here for another 4-6 weeks but there's a good discount on https://www.blackcircles.com.

Is this the right spec for the GTI+ 215/45 R17 Y (91)?

monkeyhanger wrote: Sat Mar 23, 2019 10:08 am

Martin-GTi wrote: Fri Mar 22, 2019 9:49 pm I took delivery of my new 2019 GTI+ at 5:00pm today. That was after a few hours of paperwork, trade-in finalisation, other paperwork, etc. I declined their ‘invitation’ to have a series of photos taken for their Facebook account and website, and felt the grand ‘uncovering’ was pointless. After almost a year of waiting, I just wanted the keys and to be able to drive it.

I’ve only done 15 miles so far, but love it! I have the Brescia wheels (which look amazing) and was worried it’d be too firm, but the suspension is compliant and comfortable. It’s sporty and firm, but not harsh. Tyre noise isn’t great, but I’ll change the tyres at some point.

As it’s new, I’m driving in ‘D’ mode and taking it easy. It changes gear earlier than I’d expect, but I’m not pushing the throttle too hard (yet) & am new to DSG, so early gear changes might be ‘user error’.

I’ll clock-up some miles tomorrow.......

Just don't wait too long to change the tyres, they really spoil the car. VW should hang their heads in shame for putting such unsuitable rubber on a hot hatch. Bridgestone should be done for false advertising to be masquerading as a premium tyre manufacturer.

I've got 8 Bridgestone tyres at home taking up room (4 each off my Golf R and Polo). I'd like to take them to the Wolfsburg HQ, pile them up in view of the main entrance and set light to them. Maybe VW would take the hint not to choose them in future - had them on 3 Golf's and my Polo.

Anyway...enjoy the car, then feel like you got a new car again when you change the tyres - less tramping, less noise, more traction, more grip, softer and more compliant ride.