What Accessories are you buying for your MK6 Golf?

[fergus]

Heh, yeah, it is up there in price. Also, no mention (or at least I didn't come across it) of RHD compatability. But it does intergrate nice. But I'm not sure whether it'd get that instead of a dial based gauge.

I have researched it and it's definitely available for Right Hand drive. When you go into the online ordering, you can choose RHD.

[Big_Dave]

I have researched it and it's definitely available for Right Hand drive. When you go into the online ordering, you can choose RHD.

I Like It!
also the 0-100 clock looks great.

[DAL344]

Haha awesome 16.19 USD = 15.8384 AUD cheaper than what ppl in the US pay! Got one on order thanks for this ;p

After fitting mine today I found that it will sit under the frame of the screen surround ... Not necessary to trim if your able to 'gently' push the film under the 'rim' ... I had already trimmed mine but I found it was not sticking on a copuple of edges as it was overlapping & not 'touching' the screen.. I just used my finger-nail & ran it round the edges.
I'll buy another one & fit it properly this time ... That is align it covering the screen & or the frame & jiberlate it with my finger nail!!

[fergus]

I Like It!
also the 0-100 clock looks great.

I like that feature too but on the website, they state that the measured time is 0-60 mph ( which is slightly less than 0-100 kmh ). Even though you can set the unit to read metric for boost, they don't specifically say if the 0-60 can be auto converted to 0-100.

I have sent them an email asking but have not received an answer yet. (0-60 is a bit useless for us here in oz)

[Big_Dave]

Yeah, but it takes its info from the MFD i assume, which converts to klm/h.
???
I mean its digital info , not analogue.
Anyone know?

[Corey_R]

After fitting mine today I found that it will sit under the frame of the screen surround ... Not necessary to trim if your able to 'gently' push the film under the 'rim' ... I had already trimmed mine but I found it was not sticking on a copuple of edges as it was overlapping & not 'touching' the screen.. I just used my finger-nail & ran it round the edges.
I'll buy another one & fit it properly this time ... That is align it covering the screen & or the frame & jiberlate it with my finger nail!!

Hey DAL. I gave the advice to trim the cover after already knowing that the film can be pushed under the rim. In fact, as I play guitar I have a few long nails, and I used my nails to guide it around. BUT, it doesn't go under nicely everywhere. You eventually get to a corner and it just wont cooperate. As I had installed mine the night before getting my car windows tinted, I even had Rob Silva use his tools to attempt to get it flat all the way around, and he wasn't able to (checkout the "best window tint" thread if you don't know how mad his skills are by name).

Unless you're lucky and it cooperates with you, I feel the only way to get it 100% perfect without trimming, would be to take the gloss rim off the RNS510 before attempting to place the film down.

[davka]

Just lashed out and purchased direct from VMR the V701 in 19" x 8.5 Gunmetal finish.

Ex USA direct from VMR (Velocity Motoring)

My BBS CH rep's are now for sale

Hi Fab,

What size tyres did you have in mind? I was considering the VMR V713's and this is the reply from the agent...

"For a Golf, you'll need a 225/35/19 tire with a 8.5 +45 offset wheel. Anything wider will cause rubbing issues.

Shipping to Australia is generally around $350-400 for wheels only.


Best regards,

charles.tran
[SALES]
VELOCITY MOTORING LLC.
4035 E. Leaverton Ct.
Anaheim, CA. 92807
t: 714.442.7916 x107
c: 714.200.9032
www.vmrwheels.com
www.flickr.com/photos/vmrwheels"

[Fab_R]

Hi Fab,

What size tyres did you have in mind? I was considering the VMR V713's and this is the reply from the agent...

"For a Golf, you'll need a 225/35/19 tire with a 8.5 +45 offset wheel. Anything wider will cause rubbing issues.

Shipping to Australia is generally around $350-400 for wheels only.


Best regards,

charles.tran
[SALES]
VELOCITY MOTORING LLC.
4035 E. Leaverton Ct.
Anaheim, CA. 92807
t: 714.442.7916 x107
c: 714.200.9032
www.vmrwheels.com
www.flickr.com/photos/vmrwheels"

Hey davka...

I was going to use the standard 19" i have but realized that i wont be able to hence going to 225/35.

I will see when they arrive - also bank on freight being in the mid 500's.
If they can do it for that, lock them in for sure.

Cheers.
Fab

[fergus]

Yeah, but it takes its info from the MFD i assume, which converts to klm/h.
???
I mean its digital info , not analogue.
Anyone know?

Dave
It could be either way. I have had an email back - it is independently configurable for imperial or metric which implies that the feed is from the ECU at a stage where the conversion is in the device - in other words, the MFD has it's own settings and so does the boost display.
The company has told me that in metric mode it does true 0-100. The down side though is it seems that once you set metric, you also get boost in "Bar". if you want boost in psi then you need to set imperial mode, which then means acceleration is 0-60 mph.

I think I will splurge out and buy one - I think it looks far more integrated than any gauge style. Ideally I would prefer a gauge but everything I have seen looks "tacked on" - even the "in vent" ones.

[v0a]

is it also changeable from Fahrenheit to Celsius?

[118 Tsi]

Hello, Carbon Mirrors

Hello everyone, im new around here, just purchased my first golf, a MK6 118 Tsi

I was looking at the Golf R and decided i really liked the way the mirrors were black, i have ordered my car in white and im a big fan of the contrast (hence i am having a 19" set of rs6 wheels painted matte black)

I came acrross these on ebay

Carbon Fiber Mirror Covers For VW Golf6 Golf 6 MK6 - eBay (item 220715703943 end time Feb-24-11 19:21:55 PST)

Im a massive fan of the look of the carbon, similar effect. Just very sceptical on ordering them through this seller.

Does anyone know of an Australian source for these parts? Thankyou so much

Stefan

[Corey_R]

Hi 118 Tsi, welcome to the forums. I've merged your thread with this one. If people have already answered your question, then it'll be in here. If not, then this is the place for it anyway.

Looking at that eBay item, they cover the existing mirror covers - so I would wonder how well they'd actually fit, and also whether they're real carbon fibre or just look alike. As they aren't a genuine replacement cover, and particularly if they aren't real carbon fibre, maybe a solution might just be to use something like the 3M Carbon Fibre "wrap" product? It's just like book contact, except for your car.

[118 Tsi]

Thankyou for moving me Corey.

Yes i have seen versions which replace the original mirror covers, i would ultimatley want that style but i am strugling to find a set for the Mk6 that look trust worthy. Anybodies advice or information would be greatley appreciated.

Thankyou, Stef

[cktsi]

Just bought myself an RNS 510, can't wait for it to arrive..

+ 1 for after market MDF3.com OEM RNS 510. Just installed it yesterday & working well.

[Prodigy]

+ 1 for after market MDF3.com OEM RNS 510. Just installed it yesterday & working well.

Yep, also received & installed mine:

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/f78/just-purchased-rns510-after-market-excited-but-apprehensive-54770-3.html#post621760