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I am back to VW 
- collected the Touareg last week. I am really impressed at how this vehicle goes for the baseline model.
A couple questions:
- Does the vehicle come with the breakdown triangle in the rear hatch trim as standard? Mine has an empty pocket.
- Recommendation for a tow bar installer in Sydney or Canberra. I am after a horizontal hitch for mounting a bicycle carrier. I reckon paying the extra for the VW harness and electrics is worth it for piece of mind. It does not have to be the VW bar though.
- Anyone comment on 17" versus 18" rims. I will be driving interstate and cross country on unsealed roads. The 18" provide incredible grip but I wonder if higher profile skinnier tyres may be better suited for my use. I do not tow. 17" wheel sets pop up all the time used and I'd be after two sets.
Already ordered:
- mudflaps front and rear
- stainless steel door sill inserts
Researching
- head unit replacement. The RCD550 has a woeful music (iPod/MP3) interface.
IMHO the RNS850 looks like an expensive way to add navigation with a slightly larger screen.
Feedback from anyone who has fitted a complete integrated OEM replacement (use of steering wheel buttons and full CAN BUS integration) like the Alpine INE-Z928Ei would be appreciated.
I am pretty disappointed with the factory ICE after a year with Mercedes COMAND. This is one area where VW need to catch up and hopefully leap frog the competition.
- Side steps: I want these primarily to stop the car getting doored in car parks. They would be handy for the times I ferry the parents though.
I am sending a query to these folks: www.winsomechina.com/product_1909.html
- collected the Touareg last week. I am really impressed at how this vehicle goes for the baseline model. A couple questions:
- Does the vehicle come with the breakdown triangle in the rear hatch trim as standard? Mine has an empty pocket.
- Recommendation for a tow bar installer in Sydney or Canberra. I am after a horizontal hitch for mounting a bicycle carrier. I reckon paying the extra for the VW harness and electrics is worth it for piece of mind. It does not have to be the VW bar though.
- Anyone comment on 17" versus 18" rims. I will be driving interstate and cross country on unsealed roads. The 18" provide incredible grip but I wonder if higher profile skinnier tyres may be better suited for my use. I do not tow. 17" wheel sets pop up all the time used and I'd be after two sets.
Already ordered:
- mudflaps front and rear
- stainless steel door sill inserts
Researching
- head unit replacement. The RCD550 has a woeful music (iPod/MP3) interface.
IMHO the RNS850 looks like an expensive way to add navigation with a slightly larger screen.
Feedback from anyone who has fitted a complete integrated OEM replacement (use of steering wheel buttons and full CAN BUS integration) like the Alpine INE-Z928Ei would be appreciated.
I am pretty disappointed with the factory ICE after a year with Mercedes COMAND. This is one area where VW need to catch up and hopefully leap frog the competition.
- Side steps: I want these primarily to stop the car getting doored in car parks. They would be handy for the times I ferry the parents though.
I am sending a query to these folks: www.winsomechina.com/product_1909.html
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