Rich76 Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 Hello. First post here but I've been checking in for a while. Nice to discover such a friendly forum! Anyway, I pick up my MKV R in a few days and I have a few basic questions that I was hoping some of you would be happy to answer (apologies if the topics have been raised and dealt with elsewhere): The car I've bought is an ex VW press car (seen actual press shots of my car online) with approx 3000 miles on the clock. I've watched Rs with similar (nov 05) registrations thrashed to hell on shows like Top Gear and Fifth Gear (I think that's the title of the latter - I watched a YouTube clip) and I was hoping that I hadn't made a mistake by doing so. Bit too late now, and I'm sure it will be fine, but I'm so far from being an expert... am I worrying over nothing? Anyone know where I can get hold of a set of MK V chrome mirror caps in the UK, as seen as an option here: http://www.vwfeatures.com/gti.html Like many people, I prefer the GTI wheels to the R32's. A dumb schoolboy question I'm sure, but will the 18" Monzas be OK with the R32 discs and calipers? Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billy2shots Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 Hi and welcome to TSN. I cant help with most of your questions (other clever members will be along shortly) but with regards to has your car been thrashed. Ask yourself if you were given a car to drive as you so wished, how would you drive it? Dont worry because cars these day are built to last, and you still have a long warranty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac_Terrorist Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 Welcome to TSN buddy I personally think it would be quite difficult for anyone to harm that strong 3.2 v6 motor. I don't know for sure but I would imagine that a 'press car' would have been carefully selected and maintained as it would be very much exposed to critical eyes. I know motor show cars are very carefully selected usually from early in production. You may be able to tell of hard use by tyre wear but this would obviously be by no means conclusive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich76 Posted July 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 Thanks, guys, I appreciate the feedback. TT, that's a good way of looking at it - hadn't thought of it like that. The 1.6 MKV I'm trading in has been nothing but trouble, electronically (weird ECU death at approx 5000 miles and reoccurring airbag fault warning light ever since; windows with a life of their own) so I'm just hoping I had the proverbial Friday night car and the glitches aren't endemic to the V range... I'm sure they ain't. Anyone know anything about those chrome caps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich76 Posted July 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 Goes without saying that I can't wait to drive the thing away from the dealer!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich76 Posted August 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2006 It's mine! Drives like a dream. Got a friend in the States to order the chrome mirror caps and then send them on, although I now think it might look a bit lame with them on (was going for the budget RS4 look I guess ). Already had two chav challenges. Just let them rev and spin off. Whatever. Race yourself, you muppets... Sorry, pointless thread really. Posting away, all by myself... Just sharing my joy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billy2shots Posted August 3, 2006 Report Share Posted August 3, 2006 Pleased for you Rich. Enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGK512 Posted August 3, 2006 Report Share Posted August 3, 2006 You wait till you get those bling ear rings on ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac_Terrorist Posted August 3, 2006 Report Share Posted August 3, 2006 Pleased you like your new car...enjoy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac_Terrorist Posted August 3, 2006 Report Share Posted August 3, 2006 I wonder if your car made it into any motoring mags? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich76 Posted August 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2006 [ QUOTE ] You wait till you get those bling ear rings on ! [/ QUOTE ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich76 Posted August 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2006 [ QUOTE ] I wonder if your car made it into any motoring mags? [/ QUOTE ] Dunno, dunno. As mentioned, I did see it online, accompanying a review. On a different note, I'm finding that Blue is a tricky colour to keep clean! Time to delve into the Cleaning forum methinks... Thanks again guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich76 Posted August 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2006 Pair of Pat Butchers now attached (see attachment); ordered from VW DriverGear in the States. Thought it was a bit naff at first but now I've warmed to it - goes well with the coachwork, without being too bling, methinks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich76 Posted August 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2006 And another pic, attached. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKLooney Posted August 18, 2006 Report Share Posted August 18, 2006 [ QUOTE ] goes well with the coachwork, without being too bling, methinks... [/ QUOTE ] Goes well with the coachwork , depends on how you define 'too bling' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxyboy Posted August 18, 2006 Report Share Posted August 18, 2006 [ QUOTE ] And another pic, attached. [/ QUOTE ] any chance of some more pics.......? from different angles.......... seen them on ebay and wondered what they would look like... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich76 Posted August 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2006 I'll take a few more over the weekend, for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oli Posted August 18, 2006 Report Share Posted August 18, 2006 I like that look for the R32 Probably wrong for a GTI, but as the R32 is covered in chrome, it suits. Good move Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGK512 Posted August 18, 2006 Report Share Posted August 18, 2006 It far too shiny .... get drivin' it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac_Terrorist Posted August 18, 2006 Report Share Posted August 18, 2006 I really like them, they look superb! - tasteful IMO By the way Rich76 - did you find out any more history on your ex press car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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