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The official I have ordered/received my new MKVI thread
Well I finally picked up my GTI on Thursday. It looked so beautiful in the showroom with it's red bow on it. It was a shame it was pouring rain outside so as soon as they took it out of the show room it got filthy.
So far I've done 300 kms and have loved every minute of it. I haven't really taken it over 4000 rpm yet but have just been trying to keep the loads varied and not baby it too much. Can't wait till it hits 1500 kms so I can see what it can really do!
Thanks for that. Shame because I don't really want them on the whole time but if that's the way it is, then that's the way it is.
Picked my GTI up on Saturday. Dealer asked whether I wanted DRLs on or not as they can be turned off but it is a complicated process. I said leave them for the moment and she advised anytime if I want them off to get in come in and they would do it. So they can be turned off. I have no problem with them on, but I am at day 3 only.
Mark 7.5 2018 White Golf R with Driver Assist & Dynaudio packages.
Polo 77TSI White Comfortline DSG - partner drives
We are a VW family
For those with cars on the Asian Dynasty, it has left Fremantle this arvo bound for Melb due here 31st May. The dealer has advised they only need the car for about 3 days, but customs can take up to 3 weeks to release....lets hope they do it quicker. Anybody have any first hand experience with customs in Melb?
Hey, got a call from the dealer today and my GTI will be ready this Friday at 3pm....nearly wet myself with excitement The car only arrived in the country on Mon 31/5 and dealer will receive it tomorrow (9/6) and I'll get it on 11/6. Less than 2 weeks from arrival to delivery! Happy days.
Someone else had a car on the Asian Dynasty in SA and was told late June delivery - hopefully you'll be getting it about 2 weeks earlier!
Hey, got a call from the dealer today and my GTI will be ready this Friday at 3pm....nearly wet myself with excitement The car only arrived in the country on Mon 31/5 and dealer will receive it tomorrow (9/6) and I'll get it on 11/6. Less than 2 weeks from arrival to delivery! Happy days.
Someone else had a car on the Asian Dynasty in SA and was told late June delivery - hopefully you'll be getting it about 2 weeks earlier!
My 118TSI was on the Asian Dynasty and was dropped off at Port Kembla on 2nd June. Dealer quoted me a delivery date of 20 June some time back. Maybe I will get it earlier, but I guess there are lots of variables that determine how long everything takes.
After 7 months and 1 week of waiting, I picked up my GTI on Monday!
The weather's not been exactly conducive to photos, but I managed to snap a few yesterday.
(The front shots show my Lakin numberplate bracket. I'm thinking of having this changed to a smaller bracket that does away with the stock plastic adapter.)
In hindsight I probably should have optioned ACC, as the ride is firm even on the 17s, and if I upgrade to a set of 18s at some stage it might get that little bit too bumpy over rough roads for my liking. In every other respect it's fantastic - I don't even mind the Denvers.
The Dynaudio upgrade was well worth the money in my opinion - I'd not previously heard it in a GTI, and the improvement in the mids and highs over a stock setup is significant. It's not particularly strong or detailed in the lower mid and bass frequencies - if your musical diet consists solely of R&B you may want to consider a sub - but I suspect it'll open up once run in. As it is, I'm more than satisfied.
I'm absolutely loving the car - it is without a doubt the most fun and engaging car I've owned, and the best liveable performance car I've ever driven.
(The front shots show my Lakin numberplate bracket. I'm thinking of having this changed to a smaller bracket that does away with the stock plastic adapter.)
That front VW plate holder sucks arse. I've been thinking about doing the small Lakin plate holder directly on the front bumper too (when I get my blue R anyway). Here is a very useful post from GTICam which shows how to remove the default plate holder and how to cover and plug the holes that it removes. The little plastic caps which hold the plate holder can be put straight back into the bumper to cover the holes. I figure that some touch up paint applied to the plugs will make them look like additional parking sensors and/or make them hard to see anyway.
In hindsight I probably should have optioned ACC, as the ride is firm even on the 17s, and if I upgrade to a set of 18s at some stage it might get that little bit too bumpy over rough roads for my liking. In every other respect it's fantastic - I don't even mind the Denvers.
No, the ACC is still a good idea. If not for the ability to 'firm up the ride', but for the ability to 'soften up the ride'!! You'll especially appreciate the ability to use the comfort setting if you do decide to go for the 18's.
Btw, if you like the look of the Detroits with their black detailing, you can simply take your Denvers to any competend body shop and get them to paint the interior and "spoke sides" black. The Detroits actually have a machined face in addition to the black painted interior and spoke sides, but the difference betwen that and the silver painted face of the Denvers is pretty minimal. Other forum members have managed to have this done (as well as "gutter rash" repaired at the same time) on their Denvers for as low as $600. Since the Denvers and Detroits are also the same width and offset, to most untrained eyes, people will assume you have the Detroits
That front VW plate holder sucks arse. I've been thinking about doing the small Lakin plate holder directly on the front bumper too (when I get my blue R anyway).
Agreed 100%. Philip from Lakin has suggested to me another custom bracket to replace the adapter, that fits into the holes in the bumper and is otherwise the same height as my slimline plates, but just a little wider. I'm very tempted to go this route because I don't like the idea of drilling additional holes in my bumper. But we'll see - I'm told another member of these forums is planning the above and is having a bracket made up now, so hopefully he/she will post photos when they fit it and we can all have a gawk.
Under normal circumstances I'd just get the full-sized Euro plates, but I like my current number (had it since my first car in '97), and the SA government shouldn't be encouraged to charge $150 p/a for euro plates.
No, the ACC is still a good idea. If not for the ability to 'firm up the ride', but for the ability to 'soften up the ride'!!
Very true. I'll deal fine without it, but for anyone ordering their GTI or R who enjoys a less jiggly ride day to day, the $1500 ACC is an absolute no-brainer. Tick that option people!
Btw, if you like the look of the Detroits with their black detailing, you can simply take your Denvers to any competent body shop and get them to paint the interior and "spoke sides" black.
I've seen the photos on this forum, and that's not a bad idea at all. One of many options... I'm also contemplating a set of Omanyts (18" R32), because I do like the OEM look, but I'll take my time deciding. No rush - this car is awesome right now.
Hey, got a call from the dealer today and my GTI will be ready this Friday at 3pm....nearly wet myself with excitement The car only arrived in the country on Mon 31/5 and dealer will receive it tomorrow (9/6) and I'll get it on 11/6. Less than 2 weeks from arrival to delivery! Happy days.
Someone else had a car on the Asian Dynasty in SA and was told late June delivery - hopefully you'll be getting it about 2 weeks earlier!
I think my car was on the same boat, dealer told me it arrived in melb on 31/5. I asked him yesterday when I can take delivery but he still won't give me a firm date and just says around the middle of the month! What dealer did you get yours from? Mine is Berwick VW.
due here 31st May. The dealer has advised they only need the car for about 3 days, but customs can take up to 3 weeks to release....lets hope they do it quicker. Anybody have any first hand experience with customs in Melb?
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