The Mega Mk7 Golf GTI/GTD/R thread

bazz26 · 19-09-2017 05:40PM

I know it's not the same but just for a little comparision around tyres - I got 2 x Goodyear Eagle F1 AS3 RFT in 255/40/R19 for the front of my 5 Series for €404 delivered online a few weeks ago. €35 to be fitted/balanced and old tyres disposed of locally. I paid €450 for 2 x 275/35/R19 RFT on the rears back in February when sterling was stronger against the Euro. I remember paying €150 a corner for 235/40/R18 PS3 on my old CC, VW tend to fit tyres that are a bit non too common size wise which makes them that bit more expensive.

If I was doing high mileage I'd probably be broke at this stage.

Nonoperational · 19-09-2017 10:13PM

Threw a set of Pirelli P-Zero Nero GT on the GTD recently. €120 each fitted. Not bad so far. Probably a notch away from top class but though the price was good.

Neilw · 19-09-2017 11:15PM

OSI wrote: »

PS4 S is really designed for a car you're going to be tracking semi-regularly, they're the last stop before the Cup Sport.

I wouldn't have thought that, they are the replacement for the super sports so maybe you're right.
Regardless they will be going on my car when the time comes.

kooga · 20-09-2017 10:18AM

Nonoperational wrote: »

Threw a set of Pirelli P-Zero Nero GT on the GTD recently. €120 each fitted. Not bad so far. Probably a notch away from top class but though the price was good.

same here put two on my mark v GTI 225/40/18 €125 a corner in Cork

Muppet Man · 20-09-2017 10:23AM

There is Pirelli P-Zero's on my Golf R from when I bought it and they are still in good shape after more than a year (about 26k km's).

JoeA3 · 20-09-2017 10:37AM

Muppet Man wrote: »

There is Pirelli P-Zero's on my Golf R from when I bought it and they are still in good shape after more than a year (about 26k km's).

I’ve similar mileage on the original Continental Conti Sport 5’s. The rears have plenty left but the fronts are close to the markers.

kodirl · 20-09-2017 11:42AM

I had 4 Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Tyres fitted while up North recently. Pretty good value I thought, couple of hundred less then getting them fitted and balanced down South. The tyres make a major difference in drive-ability compared to the bridgestones.

everlast75 · 20-09-2017 04:15PM

Cheers folks.
I forgot I pestered ye with this question last year.
At that time, some suggested the F1 Asy 3 and a local up in Drogheda had them for €170 fitted per tyre.
I rang them today and they are €115 per tyre! Sounds like a good result!?!?

bazz26 · 20-09-2017 05:07PM

The rim protector on the AS 3 is a bit thinner than the AS 2 also so your more exposed to kerbing.

st332 · 20-09-2017 05:13PM

Picked my new GTI up yesterday afternoon and did some detailing on it, until the light faded. Still need to do wheels and glass.
Going to take it for its first "proper" spin this evening.

First thoughts: It sounds fantastic.

Hebegeebee · 20-09-2017 05:52PM

Any pictures?

st332 · 20-09-2017 07:53PM

https://i.imgur.com/O5NGEgd.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/nvkznHx.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/xGbGYrI.jpg

Two from the showroom and one after a spin this evening - not great pics I'm afraid!
It really changes quite noticeably from blue to grey in different light.

JoeA3 · 20-09-2017 07:59PM

Very nice ðŸ‘

JoeA3 · 20-09-2017 08:01PM

It’s Isaac blue or dark Iron blue (it’s called one thing here and the other in the UK).

It’s very like the old graphite blue alright.

st332 · 20-09-2017 08:04PM

What Joe said! It's called Dark Iron Blue, except for in the UK where it's called Isaac Blue.

st332 · 20-09-2017 08:05PM

OSI wrote: »

Oooohhhhh.... What colour is that? Looks very much like the Graphite Blue my Mk5 was in, which I thought was a truly beautiful colour. Really suits the shape of the newer car I have to say. I really like what they've done with the front valance as well. Adds an extra muscle to the car. Well wear

I had never heard the expression "well wear" till yesterday - I had to ask what it meant. Too used to driving bangers I guess!

MidMan25 · 20-09-2017 08:08PM

How did you find Frank Keane to deal with? Did they do anything for you in terms of price/free extras etc?

JoeA3 · 20-09-2017 08:10PM

st332 wrote: »

I had never heard the expression "well wear" till yesterday - I had to ask what it meant. Too used to driving bangers I guess!

Jaysus I thought that was as common an expression as how’s the craic

It’s a wonder Keane’s didn’t plaster the car with their gaudy advertising or did you warn them not to?!

hooch-85 · 20-09-2017 08:21PM

That's gorgeous. Best of luck with it, is it the PP version yeah?

MidMan25 · 20-09-2017 08:23PM

hooch-85 wrote: »

That's gorgeous. Best of luck with it, is it the PP version yeah?

It is, PP cars have red GTI logos.

JoeA3 · 20-09-2017 08:24PM

MidMan25 wrote: »

It is, PP cars have red GTI logos.

And the bigger front brake callipers with "GTI" logo on them.

st332 · 20-09-2017 08:28PM

MidMan25 wrote: »

How did you find Frank Keane to deal with? Did they do anything for you in terms of price/free extras etc?

Found them good to deal with, though Frank is an acquaintance which probably helped.
Got over 6% off list.
Didn't try and hit them up for umbrellas and cuddly toys on the day as I just wanted to get the keys - rookie mistake.

st332 · 20-09-2017 08:29PM

JoeA3 wrote: »

Jaysus I thought that was as common an expression as how’s the craic

It’s a wonder Keane’s didn’t plaster the car with their gaudy advertising or did you warn them not to?!

I told them not to touch the paint, I didn't specifically ask them not to put the dealer stickers on, but I guess they thought the better of it.

JoeA3 · 20-09-2017 08:34PM

st332 wrote: »

I told them not to touch the paint

Probably a good idea. I was in touch with a guy last year who was getting legal advice over the state they left his new car in (he had to get it pro detailed and chase them for the costs).

kodirl · 20-09-2017 08:42PM

st332 wrote: »

What Joe said! It's called Dark Iron Blue, except for in the UK where it's called Isaac Blue.

Sweet GTI, I hope you have many happy miles in her!

Hebegeebee · 20-09-2017 08:56PM

Looking very good st332, well wear!

Toyotafanboi · 20-09-2017 09:02PM

JoeA3 wrote: »

Probably a good idea. I was in touch with a guy last year who was getting legal advice over the state they left his new car in (he had to get it pro detailed and chase them for the costs).

I'd be curious to know how something like that would play out.

MidMan25 · 20-09-2017 09:10PM

st332 wrote: »

Found them good to deal with, though Frank is an acquaintance which probably helped.
Got over 6% off list.
Didn't try and hit them up for umbrellas and cuddly toys on the day as I just wanted to get the keys - rookie mistake.

Good to know thanks!

JoeA3 · 20-09-2017 09:11PM

Toyotafanboi wrote: »

I'd be curious to know how something like that would play out.

They paid up. Eventually. They tried arguing that the swirly mess they left his car in was “normal” and “they’re all like that”.

Toyotafanboi · 20-09-2017 09:24PM

JoeA3 wrote: »

They paid up. Eventually. They tried arguing that the swirly mess they left his car in was “normal” and “they’re all like that”.

In fairness, it is, to 99% of customers whatever minor swirling is viable on a new car is the least of their concerns. I'm surprised they won that though it was probably easier to pay a couple of hundred than take whatever bad publicity would come their way.

It's an interesting scenario however. The swirls could well have been inflicted by the dealer but do they really fall under the remit of things the dealer should be held accountable for? I'm not sure and by the customer accepting delivery of the car are they not foregoing the right to complain about delivery issues of the car.

I'm not saying who's right or wrong but it's an interesting one.

The Mega Mk7 Golf GTI/GTD/R thread

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