Mk7 Golf GTI Discussion Thread

[AdamD]

That is, if the VW cable actually works as they say...

I believe you'll find it won't work without an MDI. Which you should be able to retrofit by purchasing from carsystems.pl, I think. Check out this thread:

Mk7 iPod Compatibility (MDI, Bluetooth etc)

[Ralfi]

I believe you'll find it won't work without an MDI. Which you should be able to retrofit by purchasing from carsystems.pl, I think. Check out this thread:

Mk7 iPod Compatibility (MDI, Bluetooth etc)

There are heaps of cables on that page. Which one are we talkin about? USB-MDI & then an MDI-Lightning?

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Just found out the only way to view your "total" Odometer reading (besides turning off the ignition) is to turn Cruise Control off. But of a quirk with the MK7 I guess.

[Takaosan]

Hi all, I am looking to purchase a Mk7 Golf GTI/ GTI PP on VW Choice in the next month or so. With the DAP 2, what would you say is a good target to aim for in terms of DA pricing? I personally have no idea how much room there is to move in the $45k special price online. Can anyone share their opinions/experiences?

[AdamD]

There are heaps of cables on that page. Which one are we talkin about? USB-MDI & then an MDI-Lightning?

It's not just a cable you need, it's a whole MDI:

MEDIA - IN MDI - Golf 7 5Q - iPhone 5 5S / iPod - 5N0035554G

[Ralfi]

It's not just a cable you need, it's a whole MDI:

MEDIA - IN MDI - Golf 7 5Q - iPhone 5 5S / iPod - 5N0035554G

Thanks, Adam.

I'm cautious when it comes to these things - Umm'd & ahhh'd for a while before I bought an XCARLINK unit for the Polo which added Bluetooth/IPod connectivity + AUX. All of which create distortion of the audio....

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BTW, am I the only one who loves the halogen light design? I reckon Aussies lucked out with how the indicator sits within the cluster - on overseas models, they have the outer edge of the headlight in orange for the indicator, but ours has it in the center in the same colour as the rest of the headlight. Looks very space-age imo.

[Dutch77]

BTW, am I the only one who loves the halogen light design? I reckon Aussies lucked out with how the indicator sits within the cluster - on overseas models, they have the outer edge of the headlight in orange for the indicator, but ours has it in the center in the same colour as the rest of the headlight. Looks very space-age imo.

No, I also much prefer the halogen cluster design especially minus the red line. I think you'll find the orange indicator lens is a by-product of USA design rules although a number of the guys are tinting it out.

Having said that, I no longer hate the red line like I did 12 months ago. I merely dislike it.

And when Jimi and Brendan read this, yes I know you love the red line and think it looks incomplete without yada yada, I accept its a conversation that will never end until we all get a proper headlight cluster a la S3 LED.

[Ralfi]

No, I also much prefer the halogen cluster design especially minus the red line. I think you'll find the orange indicator lens is a by-product of USA design rules although a number of the guys are tinting it out.

Having said that, I no longer hate the red line like I did 12 months ago. I merely dislike it.

And when Jimi and Brendan read this, yes I know you love the red line and think it looks incomplete without yada yada, I accept its a conversation that will never end until we all get a proper headlight cluster a la S3 LED.

Right on!

I've actually turned against the red line through the headlights, after seeing old Commodores lately, with the red line which goes across the whole front (& rear in some models) bumper. Too similar to a 90's car design

The discrete/shorter red line on the GTI's growing on me & the initial disappointment of not having Bi-Xenons available for the GTI helped with my negotiations

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Brake Energy Recuperation System < Technical glossary

^One of many interesting technologies in this stunner of a car.

[tigger73]

No, I also much prefer the halogen cluster design especially minus the red line. I think you'll find the orange indicator lens is a by-product of USA design rules although a number of the guys are tinting it out.

Having said that, I no longer hate the red line like I did 12 months ago. I merely dislike it.

And when Jimi and Brendan read this, yes I know you love the red line and think it looks incomplete without yada yada, I accept its a conversation that will never end until we all get a proper headlight cluster a la S3 LED.

I think the conversation will only finish with the release of Mk8

[Matt P]

Too similar to a 90's car design

But the 90s was AWESOME! So much so i just bought a '91 GTI :p

[Ralfi]

But the 90s was AWESOME! So much so i just bought a '91 GTI :p

Hehe. Just playin.

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How well is the suspension on this thing - approaching the first speed bump, I was expecting a jolt up my spine, but things went smoothly, & that was in Sport mode. I've rotated through the driving modes & I'm sure the others are even smoother over bumps.

One thing which irks me though is that when driving with both rear windows down, you get this low frequency-esque pounding sound from the air which travels along side the car & past the open windows. It's hard to explain the sound, but it's like a "whoa whoa whoa"....