Muppetboy Posted July 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 Was it the GTV? Not sure... have you got photos of what the GTV looks like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 I think DHA means the GTA: Stunning alloys and ride hieght Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 .... That Alfa GTwhatever is stunning. Fifth Gear did a totally cr@p 'review' of the latest GTI tonight - Didn't really give much info at all except to say they thought it was very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHA Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 I think DHA means the GTA: Stunning alloys and ride hieght Yeah I meant A not V. It looks lovely, I will take mine in red. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppetboy Posted July 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 It wasn't the GTA I don't think, deffo didn't have those alloys... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 I think the inside headlight is for the indicator and DRLs looking at that picture ?What do you think?......... or is it a triangle shape as a led under the Xenon The DRLs are in the same place as they are on the standard Mk6 GTI. The xenons are the dual type, so they just move when you put them on main beam. They've probably moved the indicators to the centre spots because the xenons are too bright - check any of the B8 A4 range to see what they've done with the front indicators when they auto dim the DRLs to see what I mean. So it'll be the same as the Mk4 R32 - xenons on the outside and nice yellow spots/DRLs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 I think DHA means the GTA: Stunning alloys and ride hieght Photochop? Agree re the wheels and ride height, but you can pretty much guarantee that it won't come to market looking like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalex Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 (edited) That's what I mean Xenons are only in the main headlight units - DRLs are just like your bog standard 1.4 Is it definitely the case that the DRLs within the Xenons are identical to the standard headlight DRLs? When looking at the VW configurator on their website, the DRL units on the Xenons look to be a different design and size. Unless these pics are simply misleading from this angle. Edited July 9, 2009 by Metalex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 The inner light units are different, because they house the indicators, but they're not LED - they're plain old halogen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carnell Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 The inner light units are different, because they house the indicators, but they're not LED - they're plain old halogen Looks like that has answered that question then, inner light is Drl and indicator, this forum is such a wealth of knowledge, Got a call today to say that my car is on the ship so should be here in a couple of weeks, i am away for most of August so picking it up 1st Sept on a 59 plate Tornado Red, 3Door, DSG, 18"Monza 2s, Cloth seats, Xenons, Sunroof, Bluetooth, Rev Camera,Cruise, Lux/Conv Packs, RDS 510 Touch screen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 Nice choice carnell - and one of the two colours that look great for the Mk6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac_Terrorist Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 Do DRL's remain on if headlights are switched on then? I would have thought that the DRL's would automatically swirch off What is the benefit in them remaining on then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHA Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 Do DRL's remain on if headlights are switched on then? I would have thought that the DRL's would automatically swirch offWhat is the benefit in them remaining on then? I thought EC regs meant the had to go off when the headlights are on? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac_Terrorist Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 I'm probably wrong. I assumed from the comments that the DRL's would have yellowish halogen bulbs that this would detract from the white xenon lamps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalex Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 I thought EC regs meant the had to go off when the headlights are on? :confused: Well they don't on my S3, they just dim a little when my Xenons switch on, if I remember correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 I thought EC regs meant the had to go off when the headlights are on? :confused: ....That's correct according to the documentation I have with my Hella LED DRLs - IIRC it's an EC Rule #24. I've read a huge amount of reports and various international proposals on the subject and it seems that, not surprisingly, the UK is particularly reticent in adopting the rules. The rules vary slightly within Europe anyway! Until the rules are absolutely set, it seems that various car manufacturers are managing to get their own versions passed. Strictly speaking the Audi ones should automatically switch off when any other lights are switched on (like mine) but this isn't the case on some Audi's I've seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHA Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 Thanks for that clarification RR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 .... On the subject of the Mk6 DRLs, I had one follow me for a few miles up the A34 today and particularly studied their effect. It was a bright sunny day and although they didn't dazzle (a good thing) they were rather weak at any distance beyond just a few car lengths. For being seen (without being dazzled) when fast road driving, I'm afraid that I think my Hella LED DRLs are far more effective, as are the Audi LEDs. The Mk6 DRLs just looked like very dim dipped headlights. When driving fast on dual carriageways I do find that a lot of cars spot my approach and will move over in good time - As indeed I do when I see the LEDs of an Audi fast approaching myself - I'm sorry for always banging on about LED DRLs but it's relevant in what we are currently discussing about the Mk6 and I do strongly believe in their safety benefits. Perhaps VW will include 'proper' LED DRLs in the Mk7, by which time more defined legislation should be in place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted July 11, 2009 Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac_Terrorist Posted July 11, 2009 Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 You gonna buy one then Snoopy? You know you want to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted July 11, 2009 Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 You gonna buy one then Snoopy? You know you want to ....Wasn't it you, Snoopy, who advised against buying a new car until it was at least a year into its cycle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac_Terrorist Posted July 11, 2009 Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 As the MKVI is based broadly on the MKV I don't think there will be too many issues. VW have corrected many of the MKV issues like the steering rack, DV's, rear LED brake light moisture and rear wiper motor. The things on the MKVI which could potentially give trouble are the rear view camera (A manually operated hatch handle get's stuck open on some models without sticking a motor and a camera behind it!). Adaptive suspension maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted July 12, 2009 Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 .... Good points, Phil - I was forgetting it's mostly a Mk5.5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted July 12, 2009 Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 It was me who said that but the thought of 3% price rise ~october, then at least an extra 2.5% VAT on top is making me consider otherwise lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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