Mk7 Golf GTI Discussion Thread

[Dutch77]

That someone was none other than Ulrich Hackenberg, head of dev.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com/forums/f197/faster-golf-gti-works-85256.html

As was pointed out though, this might just be a nominal figure that can comfortably be exceeded.. or another weak link that could break, time will tell.

Agree that PP isn't about the minor boost in power, I'm guessing anyone who cares enough to fork out for PP is a prime candidate for a tune regardless.

[Golf7]

The wheel in the normal Mk.7s is bigger, but ergonomically is perfect, couldn't fault it.

[Ryan_R]

One thing I'm concerned about with the e-diff is that someone from VW said it could only handle 184 KW, that's a bit of a concern for anyone thinking of tuning it.

I guess we will have to wait and see what the tuners do overseas, and here if we do end up getting it

VW also said the DQ200 could only handle 250nm of torque - didn't stop the tuners saying ~320nm would be fine (Stage 1). Who knows who was right with that one.

[Cookie28]

VW also said the DQ200 could only handle 250nm of torque - didn't stop the tuners saying ~320nm would be fine (Stage 1). Who knows who was right with that one.

That is very true, guess we will have to wait and see

[Golf7]

VW also said the DQ200 could only handle 250nm of torque - didn't stop the tuners saying ~320nm would be fine (Stage 1). Who knows who was right with that one.

It will be here, don't worry... The question is WHEN? We NEED the REAL GTI!!!

[Cookie28]

I'm wondering what colours they're going to be bringing in. I hope that it's not the same as the UK spec cars because they're colour range is extremely boring and missing one of the most popular mark 6 colours (CSG).

Current UK colours (GTI only) are: Tornado Red, Black (non-metallic), Pure White, Night Blue, Tungsten Silver, Limestone Grey, Deep Black (Pearl-effect), Reflex Silver and Oryx White.

I'm hoping that we can get Carbon Steel Grey from the mark 6 (still available in Germany) because it is such a sexy colour and Tungsten Silver and Limestone Grey are more just like different shades of silver.

Anyone else have any opinions about this?

[Jimi]

CSG is available in the UK according to the UK forums where people have said they've ordered it, it just didn't make it into the brochure for some reason. We should get it

[Cookie28]

Australian VW Golf GTI Specification Speculation

Sure hope so

[Arnold]

The US spec Golf GTI will have a normal handbrake (cheaper?)

Where do our VW Jettas come from?

"Country of origin

MEXICO"

How much you think they pay a Mexican to assemble a car compared to someone in Germany.....

I don't know, however production at VW's Puebla, Mexico plant was interrupted recently after they ran out of tacos.

[Dutch77]

I'm wondering what colours they're going to be bringing in. I hope that it's not the same as the UK spec cars because they're colour range is extremely boring and missing one of the most popular mark 6 colours (CSG).. ..Anyone else have any opinions about this?

I'd expect the color choice to be the same in mk7, although would be nice if they brought out one of the blues - the Polo GTIs look good in this. I assume it's the equivalent of 'night blue metallic'.. although there are at least four more variations of blue in peal effect as well.

[Golf7]

I'd expect the color choice to be the same in mk7, although would be nice if they brought out one of the blues - the Polo GTIs look good in this. I assume it's the equivalent of 'night blue metallic'.. although there are at least four more variations of blue in peal effect as well.

I'll enquire about the colours, I'll see what they tell me... I'll keep you guys updated.

[team_v]

I'd expect the color choice to be the same in mk7, although would be nice if they brought out one of the blues - the Polo GTIs look good in this. I assume it's the equivalent of 'night blue metallic'.. although there are at least four more variations of blue in peal effect as well.

I believe they will do the same as the Mk 6 colour scheme to be honest.
When i picked up my car the dealer said it was the first blue one they had ordered in 2 years.

Turns out most people want 50 shades of grey/black/white for their cars.

[Dutch77]

I'll enquire about the colours, I'll see what they tell me... I'll keep you guys updated.

Would be good - if you are able to actually provide any feedback at all, then I'm pretty sure a (slightly) expanded color range would be a positive. I realise adding more colors makes ordering/stock control more difficult, but surely at least a blue is do-able.

They can skip the 'minzgrun' green and 'ginstergelb' yellow though.

[Dutch77]

I believe they will do the same as the Mk 6 colour scheme to be honest.
When i picked up my car the dealer said it was the first blue one they had ordered in 2 years.

Turns out most people want 50 shades of grey/black/white for their cars.

I've heard this too.. quite odd, although maybe it speaks about VW buyers.

And especially odd as I think your Tiguan looks awesome in that blue.

[Cookie28]

I'd quite like the blue that was on the Geneva car or the dark blue just to be a bit different haha

Example of the blue