Mk7 Golf GTI Discussion Thread

**lambertia** · 12-09-2014, 09:55 PM

Originally Posted by turtle

Do anyone have any recommendations for seat covers to suit the GTI, in particular throw over ones?
Need to fit something during the week while driving the car to and from work

I saw some tweety birds in kmart...

**sergioscirocco** · 12-09-2014, 10:24 PM

Sounds good with the apr carbon fiber filter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhWakRP695w

**gwk** · 20-09-2014, 07:44 PM

Originally Posted by wasabiz

I'm afraid I can't give you that right now. I will though post my 1/4 mile time next week.

Any update on this? I'm keen to see time slips.

**wasabiz** · 20-09-2014, 08:07 PM

Originally Posted by gwk

Any update on this? I'm keen to see time slips.

When my brother drove it, he got 13.4, when I did it, I got high 13s into 14s (yes I suck at launching) I'll try again on a less packed day maybe after I get the intake installed.

**hayzie** · 01-10-2014, 12:51 PM

Thought I would just share my excitement with you guys. Finally picked up my pure white GTI yesterday. Was real surprised with the delivery. Only took 2 weeks to come in. From reading the threads on here I thought it would come in a couple of months. But anyways real happy and absolutely love the drive (especially at night

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**wasabiz** · 01-10-2014, 04:38 PM

Originally Posted by hayzie

Thought I would just share my excitement with you guys. Finally picked up my pure white GTI yesterday. Was real surprised with the delivery. Only took 2 weeks to come in. From reading the threads on here I thought it would come in a couple of months. But anyways real happy and absolutely love the drive (especially at night

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I'm glad you're loving the car hayzie, did you get the Xenons with it as well?

**hayzie** · 01-10-2014, 10:17 PM

Originally Posted by wasabiz

I'm glad you're loving the car hayzie, did you get the Xenons with it as well?

Unfortunately I didn't end up getting the xenons. I opted for the black Motorsport wheels to create that white on black look. The dealer exchanged these free of charge which leaves me questioning if I came out second best with that deal. It would have been nice to get the xenons but tried to keep the price down as low as possible. Although in saying that I find myself wanting to buy plates now (at least euro as I am not a fan of the stock QLD ones) and am looking for a good quality paint protection. I started worrying about not getting any protection through the dealer as a bird left a very small present while at the beach today. Damn.

**ZMan** · 02-10-2014, 11:48 AM

I just did a 300km+ journey down south with the family and I have to say the GTI performed very well. It was surprisingly compliant over country roads and very easy to drive for long distances. A minor complaint would be the road noise from the tires on some rougher bitumen but nothing that would drive me nuts.

The boot swallowed a suitcase, supplies and a golf bag easily.

The power was great for pulling into fast flowing traffic (and fun). We also got great fuel economy 6-7l/100km.

Love this little car.

**ACID** · 15-10-2014, 06:52 PM

Just returned home from 5 nights up north, unlocked my GTI PP this morning and turned the key to sweet sound of nothing... Called roadside assist, battery checked out fine but the young fella couldn't figure out how to release the gear lever and ended up removing the little yellow tab underneath the gear lever boot. Radio worked, headlights worked along with a few other little things.

Anyway, finally got it on the back of the truck and off it's gone to VW for inspection. Not happy as the car is only 4 months old with 5000 odd km's.. Has anyone else heard of this? I tried starting it with my spare key but nothing happened either.