Mk7 Golf GTI Discussion Thread

[VW Convert]

For those who are not aware, RHD/LHD is not an issue for a car assembly line.

Some years ago I took a tour of the Mercedes factory in Stuttgart and witnessed on one assembly line a procession of cars, RHD sedan followed by LHD wagon followed by LHD sedan followed by RHD wagon and so on. Cars are built with a bill of materials, each component or assembly being delivered to the appropriate section of the assembly line just in time.

My 06 Jetta was built in Mexico, assembly and finish was second to none. Human input into car assembly is of such a limited nature due to technology, organisation and logistics that the days of assembly line workers having a negative impact on car quality are pretty well gone. And for those who believe that German assembled vehicles and or components are superior because the German assembly lines are manned by Teutonic types, rest assured, most factory jobs in Germany are carried out by people of Eastern European origin, believe me, I've been to scores of major automotive component factories in Germany and seen it.

Cheers

George

[Golf7]

For those who are not aware, RHD/LHD is not an issue for a car assembly line.

This couldn't be further from the truth... Yes the cars do eventually roll down the same production line but special tooling and manufacturing processes need to be set up and developed specifically for the RHD models. I could elaborate much further...

[Paul_R]

If the GTI PP doesn't come it might be because it is too close to the price of the R.
For the record I will be buying a 5 door manual R (again). I'm happy with an electric handbrake too.

If I was going to winge about anything up front it would be to have 18" rims as standard (or no cost option) on the R. 19's are too big if you are needing 35 section tyres to make them fit.

[alebonau]

This couldn't be further from the truth... Yes the cars do eventually roll down the same production line but special tooling and manufacturing processes need to be set up and developed specifically for the RHD models. I could elaborate much further...

not really. I've worked for a car maker in australia making both LHD and RHD on the same production line and it is literally no bigee at all. I saw this from conception to pre build to actual manufacture. literally you can build rhd and lhd on the same line you can even build different models in the family on the same line. as long as they share the same platform and build that in the production processes. easy peasy been going on for decades. multi market is the go for car makers. you cant restrict your self to just one market anymore.

[WhiteJames]

^ Where's the other half of that forum review re: Golf GTI -v- Merc A250 AMG Sport with the driving impressions?
Here's a bit more on the MK7 Golf GTI ... looks like the PP Golf GTI will come a bit later to AUS:

First drive: VW Golf GTI review | carsguide.com.au

Carguide.com.au should have the second part of this review re: PP Golf GTI in the near future.

Cheers.
WJ

[sheckster]

I thought it was just me but review here says the same thing: The steering wheel is huge on the mk7 gti. I like the mk6 gti/r steering wheel 'coz the diameter is smallish.

Volkswagen Golf GTI 2013: First Drive – Car Reviews, News & Advice - carsales.com.au

[Dutch77]

Can't say I'd really noticed the wheel.. I guess it looks bigger in the pics, suppose would need to judge in reality.

Seems like multiple sources are now suggesting PP will follow down the track, we can cancel the petition lol.

[Ryan_R]

I'm optimistic about it, since my GTI wheel blocks the view of the top of the speedo and MFD when adjusted for best driving position, meaning I can't see what gear I'm in when using paddles or see my analog speed beyond 70kph

[Hillbilly]

I'm optimistic about it, since my GTI wheel blocks the view of the top of the speedo and MFD when adjusted for best driving position, meaning I can't see what gear I'm in when using paddles or see my analog speed beyond 70kph

Move your seat height slightly then which may allow you to alter wheel to allow you to see the necessary instumentnts

[Ryan_R]

Have tried all that, if I change the seat height I just end up wanting to change the wheel height again, plus advanced driver training recommend a lower seat position.