GTI Edition 40 / Clubsport Thread

[Vagabond]

Wow... the rubys are really growing on me. I can't wait!

[MkVIGTI]

It does have the keyless entry & start as all Golf GTI/R have it now AFAIK

[Bassik]

More pics from Facebook.

Is that the 6.5 screen or the 8" discovery pro, also keen to see door trims pics as well.


Hmm think it's the 6.5

[MIRSAD]

It does have the keyless entry & start as all Golf GTI/R have it now AFAIK

Thanks
That is new for me (my mk7 GTI performance doesn't come with it - probably because it is early - MY 14 model)

And yes it is listed under Features and Spec. in official VW Brochure - just picture used in that Brochure doesn't show that feature.

[Ralfi]

Thanks
That is new for me (my mk7 GTI performance doesn't come with it - probably because it is early - MY 14 model)

And yes it is listed under Features and Spec. in official VW Brochure - just picture used in that Brochure doesn't show that feature.

You're gonna love Keyless. My bro just got a new, top of the line Kia Sportage & I compared its keyless system to ours the other day - he has to press the button on the door handle to lock/unlock. The VW way of just swiping the notch to lock & placing hand on the inside of the handle to unlock is much more intuitive & slick.

[Bassik]

I really wanna check these out before mine arrives... any idea where they are free to view, test drive?

[MIRSAD]

You're gonna love Keyless. My bro just got a new, top of the line Kia Sportage & I compared its keyless system to ours the other day - he has to press the button on the door handle to lock/unlock. The VW way of just swiping the notch to lock & placing hand on the inside of the handle to unlock is much more intuitive & slick.

Yes it is convenient (keyless was on Clio RS that I was leasing last year on my holiday) but there is more and more reports warning about criminals using keyless point of entry
Vulnerability In Car Keyless Entry Systems Allows Anyone To Open And Steal Your Vehicle

[Brian]

Yes it is convenient (keyless was on Clio RS that I was leasing last year on my holiday) but there is more and more reports warning about criminals using keyless point of entry
Vulnerability In Car Keyless Entry Systems Allows Anyone To Open And Steal Your Vehicle

Thanks MIRSAD, an interesting read. My current RS Megane keyless system (proximity entry, exit, hatch and start) is very intelligent, with door entry only available when at the side of the car, the boot entry when at the rear only, start when in the car only and nothing when in front of the car, except locking of course. The key-card never has to leave your pocket and no additional button pushing is required. However, if you wish to deadlock the car (and power windows, boot etc) then a button is provided on the key-card to disable all proximity functions. I use this in public car parks, street parking etc.
I'll be very interested to see the functionality of the system on the GTI 40, which BTW is available to be picked up on Thursday at high noon! Will have lots of pics and info for posting come Thursday night and Friday re everybody's questions. Getting VERY excited now.

EDIT: The proximity system also works on the fuel filler cap!

[xssiiv]

That is great news, very keen to see loads of pics and your initial thoughts, congrats!

[MIRSAD]

Thanks MIRSAD, an interesting read. My current RS Megane keyless system (proximity entry, exit, hatch and start) is very intelligent, with door entry only available when at the side of the car, the boot entry when at the rear only, start when in the car only and nothing when in front of the car, except locking of course. The key-card never has to leave your pocket and no additional button pushing is required. However, if you wish to deadlock the car (and power windows, boot etc) then a button is provided on the key-card to disable all proximity functions. I use this in public car parks, street parking etc.
I'll be very interested to see the functionality of the system on the GTI 40, which BTW is available to be picked up on Thursday at high noon! Will have lots of pics and info for posting come Thursday night and Friday re everybody's questions. Getting VERY excited now.

EDIT: The proximity system also works on the fuel filler cap!

This is more more comprehensive read and more disturbing:

https://www.wired.com/2016/03/study-...ignition-hack/
... And first car in that ADAC video is Renault - unfortunately
Data are coming from German ADAC (which I really respect- was member for 6 years)