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The Mega Mk7 Golf GTI/GTD/R thread

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    #8402
    vintagevrs
    Registered Users Posts: 3,381 ✭✭✭vintagevrs


    What's the issue? Grinding brakes before they are warmed up? What brakes are they?


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    #8403
    drunkmonkey
    Registered Users Posts: 28,145 ✭✭✭✭drunkmonkey


    vintagevrs wrote: »
    What's the issue? Grinding brakes before they are warmed up? What brakes are they?

    GTI 7.5, it's normal I'm told. It sounds bad though not what I like to hear when I jump into the car. Only takes a few hours to happen.


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    #8404
    eljono
    Registered Users Posts: 1,767 ✭✭✭eljono


    Hit a pothole about an hour ago in the GTi which caused a pinhole puncture front left. The nuts on the wheel must have been tightened with an airgun, because they are welded in and not moving under human force. Tried also with a telescopic wheelbrace, no joy, not budging.

    Currently waiting for a tyre centre van to call out with their airgun. Very frustrating. The tyres are pretty new too, I'm hoping they can patch it up, but as it's on the sidewalk, may not be repairable.

    Has anyone had any luck claiming back from a county council after damage caused by a pothole?


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    #8405
    easyvision
    Registered Users Posts: 231 ✭✭easyvision


    I need a battery replacement for key, assuming any VW service I could drop in tomorrow for one?


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    #8406
    SaintsYB
    Registered Users Posts: 385 ✭✭SaintsYB


    easyvision wrote: »
    I need a battery replacement for key, assuming any VW service I could drop in tomorrow for one?

    How much does VW charge for that? You can get a battery for car key in any number of places.


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    #8407
    easyvision
    Registered Users Posts: 231 ✭✭easyvision


    SaintsYB wrote: »
    How much does VW charge for that? You can get a battery for car key in any number of places.

    Dont know, I dont even know how to put it in, I just want it done for me


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    #8408
    L-M
    Registered Users Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    easyvision wrote: »
    Dont know, I dont even know how to put it in, I just want it done for me

    If you YouTube how to open the key it’s a very simple process. Usually a CR2025


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    #8409
    L-M
    Registered Users Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    tossy wrote: »
    Yeah closer to 400

    Nearly up on the old Bora then!


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    #8410
    easyvision
    Registered Users Posts: 231 ✭✭easyvision


    L-M wrote: »
    If you YouTube how to open the key it’s a very simple process. Usually a CR2025

    Just did that there, yep Ill do that, easier and cheaper! cheers


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    #8411
    L-M
    Registered Users Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    easyvision wrote: »
    Just did that there, yep Ill do that, easier and cheaper! cheers

    Just get a decent battery.


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    #8412
    ILikeBoats
    Registered Users Posts: 2,471 ✭✭✭ILikeBoats


    Do the brake lights go on when the ACC slows the car?


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    #8413
    tossy
    Registered Users Posts: 9,590 ✭✭✭tossy


    ILikeBoats wrote: »
    Do the brake lights go on when the ACC slows the car?

    Only if it has to slow it drastically


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    #8414
    Toyotafanboi
    Registered Users Posts: 12,917 ✭✭✭✭Toyotafanboi


    It's very easy to DIY. No tools required but a flathead screw driver would make it easier. Just flip the key blade out, stick the flat head in where the blade came out from and twist it and the battery cover pops off.

    A lot of dealers dont even charge for the batteries as it seems to be an annoyance for owners but the price of the VW part number comes in around €4. It's a Panasonic battery.

    If you aren't getting it from dealer, do get a good brand battery. The rubbish ones you get in pound shops and stuff barely last any time at all in them.


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    #8415
    hooch-85
    Registered Users Posts: 1,886 ✭✭✭hooch-85


    Got 541km from first tank so around 32mpg. Not bad at all all things considered .There was plenty of heavy foot stuff for the second half a tank


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    #8416
    DaveyDave
    Registered Users Posts: 6,229 ✭✭✭DaveyDave


    hooch-85 wrote: »
    Got 541km from first tank so around 32mpg. Not bad at all all things considered .There was plenty of heavy foot stuff for the second half a tank

    Do you think that will improve in the next month or so as the new car excitement wears off? Doesn't sound too bad.


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    #8417
    hooch-85
    Registered Users Posts: 1,886 ✭✭✭hooch-85


    DaveyDave wrote: »
    Do you think that will improve in the next month or so as the new car excitement wears off? Doesn't sound too bad.

    I think so. It will do into the 40s on a run in eco mode. I'm expecting around mid 30s average. I'll be happy out with that. I'll adjust my driving style in this. Its not really a car for hammering up and down the motorway. Plus i want to keep my lisence and the way these things gather momentum is frightening


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    #8418
    George Dalton
    Registered Users Posts: 5,728 ✭✭✭George Dalton


    hooch-85 wrote: »
    Got 541km from first tank so around 32mpg. Not bad at all all things considered .There was plenty of heavy foot stuff for the second half a tank


    I'd say the manual gearbox is helping the economy. I have never managed to get 500km from a full tank in our R. 450-470 seems to be the norm.


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    #8419
    hooch-85
    Registered Users Posts: 1,886 ✭✭✭hooch-85


    George Dalton wrote: »
    I'd say the manual gearbox is helping the economy. I have never managed to get 500km from a full tank in our R. 450-470 seems to be the norm.

    Seems to be the general consensus that the DSG's are thirstier alright. They are that bit quicker too so i guess it's the price you pay. Loving the manual to drive though.


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    #8420
    asteroids over berlin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,115 ✭✭✭asteroids over berlin


    hooch-85 wrote: »
    Seems to be the general consensus that the DSG's are thirstier alright. They are that bit quicker too so i guess it's the price you pay. Loving the manual to drive though.

    Are


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    #8421
    tossy
    Registered Users Posts: 9,590 ✭✭✭tossy


    George Dalton wrote: »
    I'd say the manual gearbox is helping the economy. I have never managed to get 500km from a full tank in our R. 450-470 seems to be the norm.

    About 270 in old money is my average also.


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    #8422
    asteroids over berlin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,115 ✭✭✭asteroids over berlin


    are vw service plans included as standard, we were quoted €15 per month on top. Is this normal?


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    #8423
    SaintsYB
    Registered Users Posts: 385 ✭✭SaintsYB


    Is the DSG 7.5 R better than the manual? I presume the extra gear must help somewhat.


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    #8424
    tossy
    Registered Users Posts: 9,590 ✭✭✭tossy


    Christmas bath

    wash1.jpg


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    #8425
    hooch-85
    Registered Users Posts: 1,886 ✭✭✭hooch-85


    Nice, will be giving mine a good scrub tomorrow. The mrs bought me a lot from reflect for my birthday a few weeks back, I think she might have guessed what was coming��


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    #8426
    tossy
    Registered Users Posts: 9,590 ✭✭✭tossy


    hooch-85 wrote: »
    Nice, will be giving mine a good scrub tomorrow. The mrs bought me a lot from reflect for my birthday a few weeks back, I think she might have guessed what was coming��

    Let me know what the stuff is like, i need new snow foam, shampoo and tyre dressing, although the G techniq tyre dressing i'm just finishing is the best i've used for longevity.


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    #8427
    hooch-85
    Registered Users Posts: 1,886 ✭✭✭hooch-85


    Will do. I don't have a lance for snow foam, i must look into one for the new year.


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    #8428
    tossy
    Registered Users Posts: 9,590 ✭✭✭tossy


    hooch-85 wrote: »
    Will do. I don't have a lance for snow foam, i must look into one for the new year.

    I made a DIY snow foam cannon out of a garden pump sprayer after watching a DIY video on youtube. works a treat as i never let the car get that dirty.


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    #8429
    Wailin
    Registered Users Posts: 4,416 ✭✭✭Wailin


    Lads what do you find best for washing, lambs wool wash mitts?


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    #8430
    hooch-85
    Registered Users Posts: 1,886 ✭✭✭hooch-85


    I have the bottle that came with the karcher that you attach to the hose but it's ****e.


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    #8431
    hooch-85
    Registered Users Posts: 1,886 ✭✭✭hooch-85


    Wailin wrote: »
    Lads what do you find best for washing, lambs wool wash mitts?

    Yeah I have a meguiares one, prob not the finest quality but it's pretty good I find.


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