What Accessories are you buying for your MK6 Golf?

[Cookie28]

Yeah I guess I could've worded it a but better but the way my dad dries almost looks uncomfortable because he's so close haha

[anglo_dude]

Your steering wheel ain't meant to be aimed at your face

Ahhh, so that's where I've been going wrong all these years

[Corey_R]

Yep!

Btw... everyone who is NOT driving at 9+3 (i.e. most Australians who have been taught 10+2) are also doing it wrong. Even the owners manual says that you should drive at 9+3 to avoid injury during airbag deployment. If your hands are at 9+3, the airbag will push your arms outwards. If they're at 10+2, or worse, then your arms may be pushed towards your head and/or body.

So there you go. Set your steering wheel up and drive like a race car driver. The owners manual says so

[Banzai]

On the racetrack I also sit one or two notches closer to the wheel than I do on the road. For a car with heavy steering it certainly improves available leverage from the arms and shoulders. Also, by sitting a bit forward you have a slightly better view of the nose of the car for judging apexes and hazards.

I know very few track drivers who cross their arms. Most, like me have been trained to feed the wheel. The exceptions are open wheeler drivers with F1 style steering wheels that can only be gripped one way, need constant access to gear paddles and don't have a rim for feeding.

Fortunately my daily driver and regular street car has no airbags and I'm not in favour of steering wheel airbags. I have crashed an airbag-equipped car on the track and the only injuries were friction burns on my arms from the airbag pushing on my sleeves. My head went nowhere near the airbag. The price of new airbags pushed the cost of repairs over the threshold of economically viable so the car became an insurance write-off.

[SMOK3Y]

you should sit so where your wrist is at top of steeing wheel with hand hanging over (in distance not drive like it lol) you should also have it so your leg is bent when clutch is fully depressed in manual and also same for brake bent when pushed in as far as will go.

[Hhawker]

Just wondering whether anyone has picked up a Rear Scuff Plate for the Golf yet? Was recently looking at some Scuff Plates for my GTI and stumbled across the option for the boot.
Any feedback from those who have looked at/fitted one of these would be much appreciated.

[SChan]

you should sit so where your wrist is at top of steeing wheel with hand hanging over (in distance not drive like it lol) you should also have it so your leg is bent when clutch is fully depressed in manual and also same for brake bent when pushed in as far as will go.

Spot on SMOk3Y.

[Corey_R]

lol... it amazes me when people can't read

[Firstgolfr]

Hi all. The mods I'm planning are stage II flash and exhaust and keyless entry keyless go. I've found an aftermarket supplier for the latter and am now looking for feedback as to any potential problems I may face AND a reputable installer in Brisbane. All ideas and advice appreciated. Here's the link Advanced Keys - AK-103B Smart Key with Push Start System

[Stonemage]

The first accessory... where to start?

So I just got my new 2011 Golf TDI last week, and my next step is planning my accessories that I want to try and fit.

I am definitely going to be getting the RNS-510 down the track, most likely fit the RVC as well, and even the OPS if I feel a bit sadistic one weekend... but what I really am wondering about are all of those little things; chrome exhaust tips, door-sill protectors, rubber boot mat (!), etc.

What are some of the basic, simple little things others have gotten for their new Golf that they would like to share? And where's the best place to get 'em, too!

[ope126]

Hey mate, welcome to the site.

Here is a link to get you started...http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/foru...olf-50481.html

Hope this is a step in the right direction!

Great choice of ride too!!!

[Stonemage]

Thanks ope126!

I did take a browse of that thread... wowzer! 80++ pages is an awful lot to go through. It certainly is a good place to start

[walbjj]

In hong kong ATM. Just bought an Osir cf lip and mirror covers. Half the price in oz.

[Corey_R]

Thanks ope126!

I did take a browse of that thread... wowzer! 80++ pages is an awful lot to go through. It certainly is a good place to start

You can use the "Search Thread" to find specific topics that you're interested in....

[Frankenstrat]

So I just got my new 2011 Golf TDI last week, and my next step is planning my accessories that I want to try and fit.

Hey Stonemage, my wife and were in St Kilda two weeks ago, it's a very vibrant area! I spotted an Amaryllis Red 103TDI parked close to the St Kilda Bowling Club, definitely my new favourite colour for the Golf.