The official I have ordered/received my new MKVI thread

[weewilly]

Mate can you please post some pics of your sound system setup? In particular your amp/sub setup. I'm planning on putting a whole new setup in mine, thinking a couple of sets of boston's with a 12" JL in the boot running off a couple of the Alpine PDX amps.

How does it sound in the hatch? Did you dynamat the car? Any rattles?

Sorry for all the questions but you are the first person I have come across who has put an aftermaket sound system in the R and I'm really interested to see how it is...

I'd be interested to hear what these guys have to say... Corey-R whats say to a dedicated thread?

[SilvrFoxX]

Yeah - ACC is cool...
But we're not all old people who think that the Golf with low profiles is a harsh ride

I would say that if you are getting the ACC because of the fact it has a "comfort" and "sports" button, then you're missing the point

I think Corey you are creating the point, it is a suspension mod which if you have a choice about is a great upgrade..

[R_BEAST]

Yes I'm using the factory headunit. No it doesn't have the correct outputs, you need to attach some kind of extra bit that allows for these connections (I didn't do the install obviously). Apparently the odd shaped oval tweeters with Focal are a problem fitting into the standard tweeter bays in the golfs..,, you might be able to make them fit, but I didn't go down that path,, No engine noise,, for those in Melbourne take it to No Limit Electronics in South Melbourne,, they do an amazing job, don't let JBhifi butcher your car like I used to!,, And for those wondering, the R's fit 6.5" splits as standard in the front and rear, not 3 ways... Also,, I was considering an aftermarket headunit, but DON'T do it,, when you get your car you'll realise everything ties in to the stock headunit, you don't want to get rid of it.

[Lazarus7]

Hmmm I was hoping to put one of these in: Alpine Electronics of Australia

I did have a chat with one of the guys at my local shop and they reckon whilst it is time consuming they can hook it up so I won't lose any functionality...including still being able to use the steering wheel controls.

[R_BEAST]

Ah, well if you want to go down that path and they can guarantee all functionality, go for it! I was only concerned with sound from the headunit, not navigation + extras... I have the rear view camera too, could they tie that in?? Either way, one of the main reasons I use my gps is to tell me when I'm speeding.. 60km in a 50 zone, or 110 on a 100 road for example,, my tomtom does this perfectly,, and the $3k satnav option DOESN'T, I'm told,, does the Alpine? Either way this was another reason in me not replacing the stock headunit because I had no need for using navigation within it..

[Xciteu]

Yes I'm using the factory headunit. No it doesn't have the correct outputs, you need to attach some kind of extra bit that allows for these connections (I didn't do the install obviously). Apparently the odd shaped oval tweeters with Focal are a problem fitting into the standard tweeter bays in the golfs..,, you might be able to make them fit, but I didn't go down that path,, No engine noise,, for those in Melbourne take it to No Limit Electronics in South Melbourne,, they do an amazing job, don't let JBhifi butcher your car like I used to!,, And for those wondering, the R's fit 6.5" splits as standard in the front and rear, not 3 ways... Also,, I was considering an aftermarket headunit, but DON'T do it,, when you get your car you'll realise everything ties in to the stock headunit, you don't want to get rid of it.

Thanks for that! Guess I will find out how difficult it is to mount those tweeters later rather than sooner! Nice pic by the way. I've ordered the united grey,was the black originally. Any plans for it yet? You're lucky living in Melbourne, so much easier to source or fit aftermarket stuff!

[s4n9]

went to pick up my gti today! best drive home ever!

[Brian916]

Thought it may be time for an update.

Three weeks in to ownership and 1200km on the clock. Engine still feels like it's tight but is spinning a little easier - probably more me getting used to the throttle and the car, so putting the boot in more. Still very happy with the car with only a couple of niggles.

First one is the cover over the power socket in the front. Was open in the car when I picked it up, and it will not close. Push it down and it springs back up again. Spoke to the dealer who advised they've had a few recently that have done that - new piece on order.

Second was a left rear tyre deflating. Not a problem with the car at all, just all the stupid road work and building going on around Canberra - picked up a screw, nearly 6" long in the middle of the tyre. Screw is probably from formwork used near the bridges being built. Tyre off, inspection, plug as it was a clean entry, and back on the car.

Still not sure about the ride. Would not call it harsh, but it is 'jiggly' on bumps. Might have to look at a 5 - 10% reduction in damping to make up for the 40 series tyres on the Adidas edition. Standard GTi rides a little better than mine. May not do anything as I'm gettind used to the way it drives. Makes the Discovery feel like a barge - it's not, actually drives really well for a 2.5ton vehicle. I also miss the height when driving the Gti, funny how easy it is to get used to the extra visibilty. And it DOES go off road - that's what it was bought for!

[GTi Crow]

Yeah - ACC is cool...
But we're not all old people who think that the Golf with low profiles is a harsh ride

I would say that if you are getting the ACC because of the fact it has a "comfort" and "sports" button, then you're missing the point

I agree, but my partner does not. It is only one of the salient points. The sports settings is not just the firm ride, it makes cornering amazing and turns into such a pleasure to drive through windy roads.

[QIK-R]

So excited, waiting for my contract on my R to hit my email. I'm like a kid in a candy store!