Golf GTI: the good, the bad, the weird...and appreciation thread

[Brendan_A]

I've read the thread and the manual - it says that there is an option to turn the dipping on/off in the convenience menu. I haven't tried adjusting the left mirror while in reverse - can give that a go later on.

The Golf 118TSI doesn't have the left hand mirror dipping function. The manual is for all models of Golf.

[hooba]

The Golf 118TSI doesn't have the left hand mirror dipping function. The manual is for all models of Golf.

Again, you need to have "Park Assist" for the dipping function.

[Brendan_A]

Again, you need to have "Park Assist" for the dipping function.

I know that. It sounds like Ryan thinks it comes standard on a Golf.

[Ryan_R]

I did (since it wouldn't appear to have any dependencies). Thanks for the clarification. I might ask the dealer if they can enable the feature without P/A).

[Maverick]

I did (since it wouldn't appear to have any dependencies). Thanks for the clarification. I might ask the dealer if they can enable the feature without P/A).

I can give you the answer now if you like and save you the effort

[Ryan_R]

I can guess the answer and save us both the effort

[bjays76gti]

If you get rear reverse camera, the mirror dip feature is available in the MFD, if you run a normal car, i.e with no reverse camera you get two settings, one lets you adjust mirrors simultaneously, the other independant, It also mentions this in the owners manual, there is no VCDS setting to let you have mirror dip without the camera... apparently

[Ryan_R]

I'm thinking of getting the official badge camera added (purchased via eBay, installed via dealer or volkspower) - so hopefully that can be enabled

I'll let you get back to the GTI topic

[Maverick]

If you get rear reverse camera, the mirror dip feature is available in the MFD, if you run a normal car, i.e with no reverse camera you get two settings, one lets you adjust mirrors simultaneously, the other independant, It also mentions this in the owners manual, there is no VCDS setting to let you have mirror dip without the camera... apparently

It has nothing to do with the reverse camera but everything to do with the type of door controller fitted.

[AdamD]

If you get rear reverse camera, the mirror dip feature is available in the MFD, if you run a normal car, i.e with no reverse camera you get two settings, one lets you adjust mirrors simultaneously, the other independant, It also mentions this in the owners manual, there is no VCDS setting to let you have mirror dip without the camera... apparently

As per Maverick's comment; I have the RVC and no option for auto-dipping.

So I do the dipping myself instead. It ain't hard, and it may save my rims.

[Skitz]

The Good

• The DSG (now that its fixed)...beautiful rev matching down shifts.
• Sports mode on mountain roads.
• Auto dimming rear vision mirror.
• Engine and exhaust sounds....brilliant.

The Bad

• Glasses compartment refuses close sometimes.
• Very very weak reversing light.
• No illumination around key hole.
• No xenons as standard....lame.
• Fuel filler cap holder is awful.

The Weird

• Guys in civics and lancers seem to have an obsession on trying to race...

[hooba]

[*]No illumination around key hole.

Ahh yes, this is something that I noticed on the first night drive. I don't know how many $ VW saved by omitting this, however it seems to be at odds (i.e. cheap) with what is a very classy interior.

[dave_r]

• Very very weak reversing light.
• Fuel filler cap holder is awful.
• Guys in civics and lancers seem to have an obsession on trying to race...

I always found the same with reversing in the oldies Mk5 Golf. Only 1 side has the reverse lights, never noticed on a Mk6

Again, on the same car, fuel filler cap is annoying. No where to put it (Mk5 at least) so with the little cord they put it on, its dangling against the paint work. If that is the same on the Mk6, I'll be detaching it and sitting it on the bowser while filling. Even my utter rubbish ****box fraud falcon had a semi working holder for the cap!

And there is alwys someone who'll try to line you up. I couldn't get 3mins from home without some knuckledragger in an SS etc try and give me a run in the XR6T. Hoping that isn't the case with the R because I don't need much encouragement.

[Corey_R]

You two should look at the manual in relation to the fuel cap... VW have already thought of it, and it has worked well for me for a few years now (on both my Golf and Polo). I know it works for others too from arguments had in other threads on this topic

[dave_r]

You two should look at the manual in relation to the fuel cap... VW have already thought of it, and it has worked well for me for a few years now (on both my Golf and Polo). I know it works for others too from arguments had in other threads on this topic

LOL I don't own one yet so I'll pass the buck and say mum didn't read the manual to HER car But nothing obvious has stood out when I've borrowed the car?