Jack_is_Back Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 [ QUOTE ] 15. And last, but not least, ability to turn on front fogs only. [/ QUOTE ] Hang around McDonald's much?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petsy Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 ok, what am I missing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMC950 Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 Hahah! Seriously, I find that sometimes in fog, the main lights, even on dip, reflect back against the fog, whereas the fog lights themselves don't. It's not a chavvy requirement, I ordered the 17's by way of proof that I am not that way inclined! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_d Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 [ QUOTE ] and a rear wiper that knows when I want it to work, rather than being a largely random event [/ QUOTE ] They are rather random at times I don't have the auto-fold mirrors, but sometimes when I park on a narrow street I like to fold them in...however, they only move by about an inch on my car, so hardly worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack_is_Back Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 [ QUOTE ] It's not a chavvy requirement, I ordered the 17's by way of proof that I am not that way inclined! [/ QUOTE ] Oi! I've only got two so far: 1. The quality and fit of interior plastics should be better. 2. The traction control is a bit keen. This is the first FWD car I've owned with TC, I prefer to be in control with the right foot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted August 3, 2006 Report Share Posted August 3, 2006 [ QUOTE ] They're random, fold out when they feel like it. (or they did in the winter) feckin annoying!!! [/ QUOTE ] ....I had that problem and had it fixed under warranty. New motor was fitted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted August 3, 2006 Report Share Posted August 3, 2006 I was lucky enough to spend much of yesterday in an Audi S4 (V8 + quattro )....When I got back into my GTI for the 2hr journey home, I particularly noticed all the groans and squeaks....Until I started to drive a bit harder when all such things disappeared from my mind. Btw, the ride in my GTI on rough roads is far superior to the S4 which is incredibly uncomfortable and harsh on rougher surfaces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spot Posted August 3, 2006 Report Share Posted August 3, 2006 Aren't all cars quieter from the passenger seat? ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oli Posted August 3, 2006 Report Share Posted August 3, 2006 For me it is two things; Better brakes, I find the GTI's brakes very 'wooden' at times, especially compared to the MKIV R32 I had! and more power, but Ive done that myself, and what a difference that has made - If you haven't driven a re-mapped GTI, try it - what an experience, this is the sort of power that this car was made for.....except in the rain!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbaron Posted August 3, 2006 Report Share Posted August 3, 2006 1. Def. needs better brakes - the current ones are far too soft and lack feel. 2. Better interior trim fit and quality (less rattles and squeaks please!). 3. A digital speedo. Had one on the RX8, and it was much easier and quicker to check your speed than an analogue dial - just a quick glance down and you knew your exact speed. Useful for keeping your licence clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oli Posted August 3, 2006 Report Share Posted August 3, 2006 [ QUOTE ] 3. A digital speedo. Had one on the RX8, and it was much easier and quicker to check your speed than an analogue dial - just a quick glance down and you knew your exact speed. Useful for keeping your licence clean. [/ QUOTE ] Oooo no thanks - all a bit 1980's for me, and near on impossible to read in the sunlight!! Still personal preference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac_Terrorist Posted August 3, 2006 Report Share Posted August 3, 2006 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] 3. A digital speedo. Had one on the RX8, and it was much easier and quicker to check your speed than an analogue dial - just a quick glance down and you knew your exact speed. Useful for keeping your licence clean. [/ QUOTE ] Oooo no thanks - all a bit 1980's for me, and near on impossible to read in the sunlight!! Still personal preference [/ QUOTE ] Had a digital speedo on a hire car I had for 4 months (Renault). Really disliked it and just seemed to remove any character from the car - only my opinion of course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted August 3, 2006 Report Share Posted August 3, 2006 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] 3. A digital speedo. Had one on the RX8, and it was much easier and quicker to check your speed than an analogue dial - just a quick glance down and you knew your exact speed. Useful for keeping your licence clean. [/ QUOTE ] Oooo no thanks - all a bit 1980's for me, and near on impossible to read in the sunlight!! Still personal preference [/ QUOTE ] ....Good point about the sunlight. By having a Road Angel I get both digital display of speed and the analogue speedo. I couldn't read the RA due to sunlight the other day and so drove on the shaded speedo until I could. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oli Posted August 3, 2006 Report Share Posted August 3, 2006 Oh and I like the way we have two 'RED's' now!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fresco1 Posted August 3, 2006 Report Share Posted August 3, 2006 (a) Device fitted as standard to turn all roads into sweeping B roads covered with fresh asphalt ..... hmmmm (b) Related device to remove all traffic from said roads © Slightly wider rear wheel arches (just a personal thing) (d) Let Audi build the interior next time (e) Quattro (by Audi .. !) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ysabelle Posted August 3, 2006 Report Share Posted August 3, 2006 1. A remote opening boot as standard and not a button which simply unlocks it???? wtf is the point of that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nbetts Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 1. LSD 2. Proper at least 4-pot caliper brakes 3. Bluetooth telephone and iPOD connectivity as standard 4. Keyless go 5. Upgrade the pesky silly little bugs that you get with the electical system (rear wiper) etc etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted August 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Had a digital speedo on a hire car I had for 4 months (Renault). Really disliked it and just seemed to remove any character from the car - only my opinion of course [/ QUOTE ] You can get the MPH to display in the climate control sure its been posted how a few times. OT and i was not going to go OT on my own thread lol but i know what you meen, i was talking to a friend of a friend last night about his ur-quattro (im thinking of buying one of his ) he speced his from new without the digital dash. The reason he said too nightrider for him and MG/Austin had cars with it as did Vauxhall. I still find it funny things the motoring press in the 50,60,70 all complained about with cars are coming back, starter buttons, wipers on the wrong side, dials in the centre of the dash, real bad blind spots etc etc. Anyway back on topic keep the complaints coming guys we all seem to be on the same page more or less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamD Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 [ QUOTE ] You can get the MPH to display in the climate control sure its been posted how a few times. [/ QUOTE ] Is that true of a joke? Any links - I can't find anything by searching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted August 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 Heres one post i just found with a quick search. Originally posted by MikeMod on the '70mph BONG thread' so i take no responsability if it works or not. [ QUOTE ] With ignition on. Press the ECON button and the Button that deflects air up (top right of the four) together. Turn the left temperature dial until "19" appears in the left hand LCD. Turn the fan speed control to change the small number in the left hand LCD to a 1. So the left hand display now shows 19'. The right hand LCD now shows the speed in MPH. There was a post somewhere which gave what all the other numbers read but it was mostly temperatures from different parts of the car. [/ QUOTE ] I know the mk4 had all sorts of wonderful things you could get the climate control to show so not suprised the mk5 has some too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamD Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 blimey, learn something new everyday. so how do you reset it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted August 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 No idea never done it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamD Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 Not sure I am brave enough to try it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted August 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 I think the thread he talks about with all the info on maybe on the http://www.uk-mkivs.net/forums/ site. I have a feeling i read it over there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petsy Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 this is the thread you're looking for, http://www.uk-mkivs.net/forums/2/55054/ShowThread.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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