A Bunch Of Merged "My New Car / Order" Threads

[windmagnet]

Bluetooth will be my next expense anyway. I'm not paying almost $2500 fitted for the Premium system because it doesn't support the iPhone. The dealer said the Skoda 729 A part was listed in their system but they couldn't access it so it's not available to order. I've found the part available from Poland for about $500 - but I'm not hot about ordering something that I'm less than 100% sure will work. Fiscon is the other option, but even that is a Europe/US order. An absolutely pain there is no local solution that integrates with the RNS 510 and an iPhone

Murph, I am in the same boat and it is pretty hard to find info on the options via Google. There are a few VW specific threads around here and also on UK forums. Sounded like Fiscon was slightly better than the Skoda alternative. Don't know who fits these and i am not game to try to do it myself and ruin the very exy satnav. Also interested in retrofitting the camera if it is not stupidly expensive.

I will talk more with my dealer when I pick up my car and post again if I get any more info. Let us know what you find out.

[MurphyTheElf]

You should have let me know, Murph, I would gladly have take the GTI for a spin for you!

Hmmm - I'm of the opinion that said offer is akin to asking to take my wife for a "spin" when I'm busy. Duly noted, and politely declined.

Murph, I am in the same boat and it is pretty hard to find info on the options via Google. There are a few VW specific threads around here and also on UK forums. Sounded like Fiscon was slightly better than the Skoda alternative. Don't know who fits these and i am not game to try to do it myself and ruin the very exy satnav. Also interested in retrofitting the camera if it is not stupidly expensive.

I will talk more with my dealer when I pick up my car and post again if I get any more info. Let us know what you find out.

My dealer service centre offered to fit whatever 3rd party unit I decided to buy. They tried to order the Skoda unit for me, but the code is barred in their system. I'm very happy with the installation offer and will probably take it up when I decide which unit to buy.

[MurphyTheElf]

Because Xenon's are "high intensity" projector-style lights, having dirt and grime on the heatlight cover can defract light and cause oncoming drivers to be startled. A decent enough size piece of dirt can even cause a 'blind spot' in your own forward vision. This is why all cars fitted with Xenons must have headlight washers.

In that case, I'd probably not bother. Sounds a bit fiddly to fit after delivery....

[Hail]

My time in heaven will begin around 3pm today, going to pick up the red beast.

Pics to follow.

[migolf]

i took delivery of my gti on friday. The dealer said it was not a problem taking it the day before launch, even though it was the only one the dealership had with 18" detroits. Even though he made me wait for 20 minutes after i arrived (wrapping up a new sale), he showered us with the full treatment: Wine, flowers, ipod adapter for mdi thrown in, red carpet, and the fancy unveiling. I had a small audience when i drove her off the floor, even though it was early friday afternoon. I've only done about 150km so far, but i've barely had the (dynaudio) stereo on just so i can listen to the exhaust note. Creamworthy. Road trip this weekend!





ain't she pretty?

Murph.....

very pretty

[Lima]

I'm excited for the people getting Mk6 GTIs. I wanna buy one too, haha.

[windmagnet]

My dealer service centre offered to fit whatever 3rd party unit I decided to buy. They tried to order the Skoda unit for me, but the code is barred in their system. I'm very happy with the installation offer and will probably take it up when I decide which unit to buy.

Hi Murph,

My delivery date (today) has slipped. Not happy.

My searches suggest Fiscon Pro kit is the way to go if you have RNS510. Check out the website for details:

http://fiscon-mobile.com/products/rns_510.php?brand=vw

Could be pretty costly fiited in Oz. Did you find any more details about options?

[MurphyTheElf]

Hi Murph,

My delivery date (today) has slipped. Not happy.

My searches suggest Fiscon Pro kit is the way to go if you have RNS510. Check out the website for details:

http://fiscon-mobile.com/products/rns_510.php?brand=vw

Could be pretty costly fiited in Oz. Did you find any more details about options?

Oh man that sucks. Did they give you a reason? When did you order it?

Cheers for the link - all the info I know is from this thread:

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newf...ad.php?t=31461

I'm not rushing out right away because I have a Blueant, which actually fits quite snugly into the storage box that contains the 12V socket for recharging. It's still a low-rent solution, but at least I can take calls legally. I might even bide my time to see if anything else pops up.

[Hail]

Been absolutely loving my car, I've done 350kms since Friday afternoon...Park Assist was a great party trick over the weekend

Pics will follow! Can't believe I didnt jump on the GTI bus earlier!!!

[MurphyTheElf]

Been absolutely loving my car, I've done 350kms since Friday afternoon...Park Assist was a great party trick over the weekend

Pics will follow! Can't believe I didnt jump on the GTI bus earlier!!!

Awesome.... I saw your post last week and was wondering how you were getting along.

Park assist is amazing, but don't start off too close to the parked cars - my rims almost took a beating on the curb before I intervened.