Gday fellow dubbers

[t802254]

Hi all,

So I am formally new to the forum but admit to being a long time "lurker". Actually "stalker" would be more accurate for a couple of threads, namely how to get compatible bluetooth in my GTI without offering my firstborn for a basic kit (there's apparently a new one coming with all the bells!), LED tail lights thread, and getting an OEM Satnav into my car.

My sweet ride is black 2010 Golf GTI with leather & sunroof that I've had since new. The only time I have let it out of my possession was for a weekend swap with a Porsche 911 Turbo (very trusting friend) - sorry guys but it was a German marque so I hope you'll forgive me. But to be frank I was happy to get my GTI back - better day driver, not worrying about speed bumps/driveways etc. and the 911 was just brutal (but fun) in manual mode. In short, I love my little GTI and have something fairly special to compare it with.

So I thought it was finally time I said hi and introduced myself. I don't know how much I'll be able to contribute given the frankly intimidating knowledge some of our fellow members here seem to have about all things VW, but will add my 2 cents if I think I can help & stay out of the way if I can't.

See you out on the black top in QLD
(most probably the sublimely windy Mt Glorious - Wivenhoe - Sommerset run).

PS - special thanks ENERG1 for the awesome buy on the new replacement alloy ...

[team_v]

Hi all,

So I am formally new to the forum but admit to being a long time "lurker". Actually "stalker" would be more accurate for a couple of threads, namely how to get compatible bluetooth in my GTI without offering my firstborn for a basic kit (there's apparently a new one coming with all the bells!), LED tail lights thread, and getting an OEM Satnav into my car.

My sweet ride is black 2010 Golf GTI with leather & sunroof that I've had since new. The only time I have let it out of my possession was for a weekend swap with a Porsche 911 Turbo (very trusting friend) - sorry guys but it was a German marque so I hope you'll forgive me. But to be frank I was happy to get my GTI back - better day driver, not worrying about speed bumps/driveways etc. and the 911 was just brutal (but fun) in manual mode. In short, I love my little GTI and have something fairly special to compare it with.

So I thought it was finally time I said hi and introduced myself. I don't know how much I'll be able to contribute given the frankly intimidating knowledge some of our fellow members here seem to have about all things VW, but will add my 2 cents if I think I can help & stay out of the way if I can't.

See you out on the black top in QLD
(most probably the sublimely windy Mt Glorious - Wivenhoe - Sommerset run).

PS - special thanks ENERG1 for the awesome buy on the new replacement alloy ...

Welcome mate.
Hope we can get your bluetooth solution worked out (i think fiscon or parrot make a bluetooth that is compatible.

Also hope we can get you to some of our SE-QLD events so we can see the GTI in person.

[t802254]

Thanks for the warm welcome team_v.

I'll certainly try to get out to an event or two - I don't need much of an excuse to get out for a drive.

BTW, love the look of your Tig. Looking at getting one for the mis with our first bub around the corner but may go 2nd hand 2-3 years old to keep the payments manageable. I heard the little devils, I mean darlings, can be expensive to maintain as well ...

[team_v]

Thanks for the warm welcome team_v.

I'll certainly try to get out to an event or two - I don't need much of an excuse to get out for a drive.

BTW, love the look of your Tig. Looking at getting one for the mis with our first bub around the corner but may go 2nd hand 2-3 years old to keep the payments manageable. I heard the little devils, I mean darlings, can be expensive to maintain as well ...

Haven't had any issues with mine, fitted everything i needed into it including a dishwasher, an over and all the stuff to renovate the place we are working on now.

Cost for general servicing is $270.

Keep an eye on the mk6/car audio section and see if you can find anything for the bluetooth option.

[DonJuan]

Welcome to the forum, or should I say welcome to posting not lurking??? Lol.
Hope you find what you need, it's also a great place to find contacts for different things to do with vw's.
Look forward to catching up!