SamD Posted September 15, 2005 Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 After a very long 18 weeks, I finally picked up my Candy White GTI today, and I am in love Good things <ul type="square">[*]The colour! It looks even better than I ever imagined. The 18's look HUGE as they are such a contrast in colour to the body work [*]The acceleration is even better than I remember [*]The brakes are brutal, just a little tap scrubs off any amount of speed [*]The exhaust noise is better than I remember [*]The ease with which the car changes direction at any speed is massively impressive. [*]Parking sensors are great [*]I got my bottle opener, oil (and case) without any arguments, it was all just there as it should be. Not So Good Things <ul type="square">[*]The clutch seems very light, I am sure I will get used to this, but it has not made for the smoothest driving so far. [*]On first listen the audio is not great as is widely known [*]There is an intermittent rattle from behind the dash (in the middle) [*]I have no idea how the automatic lights work, they seem to be on all of the time so far (but then it has been a dull day so perhaps it is correct?) [*]Trying to stay under 4.5K revs is HARD [*]Only managed 24mpg on the drive back from the stealers (30 miles) [*]I wont get to drive her again until Saturday as I am doing an 18 mile charity walk tomorrow night Mods (already) <ul type="square">[*]Removed the nasty dealer logo from the rear window and appended my own Evo one. [*]Removed the nasty dealer tax disc holder and added my own Richbrook one All in all I am very pleased so far, and all the signs are that I will be happy long term if it continues in the current vain. Pictures can be found <a href="../gallery/album147" target="_blank">here</a> with any luck the lovely GalleryStig will change the album name for me Pictures are not great as it has been a dull day and white tends to reflect the weather on film. Hopefully there will be a nice bright day soon and I can get some nicer pics. p.s any idea when you try and post the work s t i c k e r with no spaces it gets converted so something very different?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allgolfdup Posted September 15, 2005 Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 awesome...good to hear that you love it as much as we all do!... If the clutch seems snappy,this might be because the gti clutch is based on a racing style one, so it snaps into gear fro the quickest manual cahnges! And as for ethe rattle behind the dash..i can only guess that it comes from the middle area..well there is a little speaker there, and it could be the plastic wire housing smacking against the plastic surround!...Anyway, enough balbbing! I hope u enjoy her for ages to come..i know you will!Happy GTI'ing!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted September 15, 2005 Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 Hi Sam....Great to relive one's enthusiasm through yours! Looking at your pics I am of the firm opinion that you would want to think very hard before coding any of the black parts - I can now see that they do much to make the white bodywork look so chic. In fact I would go as far as saying that the black valances look the very best of all on Candy White GTIs. Be cautious of the automatic lights....Could communicate the wrong message to another road user: Krrraaashhh!!...."But you flashed me to signal I could come out!!" - Hey, I've at last found something I don't like about the GTI!! Enjoy! Big Time!! [Gee, yet another satisfied Mk5 GTI owner!] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamD Posted September 15, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 Agreed re the light problem, i suspect I will just keep them on manual. Also agree re: the black parts, I think they have to stay that way. Thinking of the twin pipe milltek non-res catback next Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted September 15, 2005 Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 [ QUOTE ] Thinking of the twin pipe milltek non-res catback next [/ QUOTE ] ....Re keeping the black valances all around: Only possible at present if you get the Milltek single pair of jet pipes and not the quads like mine because the quads need a special rear valance (Abt) that has to be painted. Black painted rear would look truly horrible because it couldn't match the 'black' grained plastic standard sides etc. I assume you meant twin jets and not quads. Am about to test and report 'drone' on Non-res tomorrow all being well. Non-res Catback is NOT loud or antisocial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamD Posted September 15, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 Just that's the ticket, the twin jets are what I want Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aswall Posted September 15, 2005 Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 Very nice Sam, glad your wait is finally over Enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted September 15, 2005 Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 "I am in love " and "she is beautiful" - I hope your gf/wife/partner understands how you feel! She'll receive more love from you if she does understand and allow you your feelings. Sorry, I digress into what may be personal. Enjoy! Safe Journeys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamD Posted September 15, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 My wife is used to it, I have been car obsessed for a long time. She seems to deal with it/laugh it off pretty well. I am pretty lucky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted September 15, 2005 Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 Good for her! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanH Posted September 15, 2005 Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 Don't think - just do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamD Posted September 15, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 he he, that is normally my attitude, and in a couple of days when the memory of spending 22K has subsided, I am sure I will just do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipper1 Posted September 15, 2005 Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 First off - sorry to cross post but I reckon not many of you read the Aussie regional forum I'm on and I seem to spend more time here so I wanted to share my excitement! I've been waiting to add my name to this thread for months....I finally took delivery Wednesday! Initial impressions- better than I remember from the test drive (taken some time after I'd actually ordered of course!). Pick up is terrific, obviously haven't explored the limits of the handling but ride quality is beautiful. Launch control is definitely enabled - but not tried yet (gunna put a coupla hundred kays on first!!!) Sound quality is acceptable to good, I have satnav so perhaps some of the issues others have mentioned are solved by this option. I haven't even begun to test cruise control or any of the various other toys and I learn something new about DSG every time I go for a drive. Disapointments are few! I think the plastic used on the seatbelt buckles feels cheap, (and the noise it makes when hit with the metal bit sounds cheap!). One of my remote door openers had a small gouge out of it, I pointed this out to the dealer and his response was "wait until it's been in your pocket a while, it will be more battered than that!" I didn't call him on it because after such a long wait I really didn't want to spoil my day, but I think for a 50K car things should be perfect. I have noticed I have one open and one closed duct next to the foglights and am curious as to whether the dealer has just left a transit cover in place - the holes in the mesh are there but there is a plastic plate behind which looks like it is held on by a self tapper! I'll let you know the outcome. first mod will be APR chip after a suitable running in period! all in all I reckon it's a solid 9/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzGTI Posted September 16, 2005 Report Share Posted September 16, 2005 Shipper, Great to see there's another GTI in OZ. Not too many around yet. I've only seen four others in Melbourne so far, one other red, a silver, black and a white. The ducts - the left is open and leads somewhere into the engine bay while the right is closed - with something that looks like a self tapper. I presume its the reverse in left hand drive cars. I think we can safely say that they have put both our cars together in the same way. The DSG will intrigue for a while - I reckon I've only recently got to fully understand it after about 8 weeks of driving. Up to date the hardest part is know what gear your in without looking at the dash. It's a combination of the DSG not being gated and the different sound of the car. Took the car down the Great Ocean Road a fortnight ago - really appreciated being out of the city - ride/handling/comfort all realy good. I'm coming up to 4,000 k so its is beginning to free up - it seems a little more responsive and the sound seenms to be a little edgier also. I'm sure you'll enjoy it. Apart from the DSG and satnav (which I don't have) what other options are you running? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzGTI Posted September 16, 2005 Report Share Posted September 16, 2005 Sam, 18 weeks is a long time but worth the wait. I had a rattle in the top middle dash for the first day. It very shortly disappeared and hasn't returned in the equivilent of 2,500 miles over the past 14 weeks. I hope it turns out the same for you. Fuel consumption only now seems to be improving on my car. Initial consuption running around 13.5l per 100km but now edging down to 10.2l per 100km. I don't think I'm driving it any differently but with the cost of fuel at least its going the right way. Enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteHArtMart Posted September 16, 2005 Report Share Posted September 16, 2005 Congratulations Sam - looks fantastic! Enjoy her as I'm sure you will and thinkg of some of us unfortunate bas*ards that will have to wait til the festive season to share your pleasure!! Oh and those 18s look fantastic on a white car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calmac Posted September 16, 2005 Report Share Posted September 16, 2005 Looks fantastic Sam, i hope you enjoy it as much as i am. I must say you are younger than i thought looking at your pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamD Posted September 16, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2005 He he That is my darling daughter already wanting to drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted September 16, 2005 Report Share Posted September 16, 2005 [ QUOTE ] Up to date the hardest part is know what gear your in without looking at the dash. It's a combination of the DSG not being gated and the different sound of the car. [/ QUOTE ] ....That's exactly why I have fitted Milltek exhausts - As a driving aid. But, of course, also to enjoy the sound. There are other Milltek/exhaust threads in this forum if you are interested. Apologies if we have chatted to each other already in a Milltek subject thread - I don't keep track too well. Cheers OzGTI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken1 Posted September 16, 2005 Report Share Posted September 16, 2005 I never got any oil , where should it be ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamD Posted September 16, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2005 It was in the little pocket in the boot (opposite the strap where there first aid kit/warning triangle is supposed to be - although not in the UK as that in not standard kit here) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken1 Posted September 16, 2005 Report Share Posted September 16, 2005 None there in mine , I am in Ireland so maybe its not included . I did get the bottl eopener though! Is it engine oil ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanH Posted September 16, 2005 Report Share Posted September 16, 2005 It's engine top-up oil. It seems to be the luck of the draw as to whether or not the dealer presents you with a free bottle. I had to pay for mine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted September 16, 2005 Report Share Posted September 16, 2005 Sorry to boast but I got two! Must be my enthusiasm...."Quick! Give him some oil! Get rid of him!"...."Phew! That was close. That RedRobin nearly sold me a GTI and I'm a VW salesman!!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamD Posted September 16, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2005 With regards to the bottle opener, I wonder who though of it? Seems like a strange thing to include in a car if you ask me. Still, I have mine and I am very happy with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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