After 7 months and 1 week of waiting, I picked up my GTI on Monday!
The weather's not been exactly conducive to photos, but I managed to snap a few yesterday.
(The front shots show my
Lakin numberplate bracket. I'm thinking of having this changed to a smaller bracket that does away with the stock plastic adapter.)
In hindsight I probably should have optioned ACC, as the ride is firm even on the 17s, and if I upgrade to a set of 18s at some stage it might get that little bit too bumpy over rough roads for my liking. In every other respect it's
fantastic - I don't even mind the Denvers.
The Dynaudio upgrade was well worth the money in my opinion - I'd not previously heard it in a GTI, and the improvement in the mids and highs over a stock setup is
significant. It's not particularly strong or detailed in the lower mid and bass frequencies - if your musical diet consists solely of R&B you may want to consider a sub - but I suspect it'll open up once run in. As it is, I'm more than satisfied.
I'm absolutely loving the car - it is without a doubt the most fun and engaging car I've owned, and the best liveable performance car I've ever driven.
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