The Mega Mk7 Golf GTI/GTD/R thread

stamjoe · 10-03-2020 07:28PM

ShadowHearth wrote: »

I would not put this as Just Limerick problem, it's a bigger Irish city problem.

Since I moved here, scummers got inside my car twice. No break in signs, so I am 99% sure both times I forgot to lock it, so It's on me and me being and idiot. First time it was Alfa GT and they made the **** out of dash, while pulling out head unit. Destroyed wiring and all. Second time they got in to my baby Cupra, but there was nothing to take and head units useless for them and even bigger pain in a hole to take out, so it was just few cloths pulled out of glove box and left on the seat and that's it.
After second time I forced myself to double check if I locked car and two years my car wasn't touched. ( Touch wood ).

Limerick is not rougher or worse then any other big city in Ireland. Scummers everywhere. What I do find it funny, that I work in cork and know a good few people who always say how rough Limerick is, usually with stories like: " my friend went to Limerick for night out and got **** kicked out of him for no reason, it's very rough!". So I live here for 5 years now, go out regularly etc. No one offered to kick my face in yet. And in general, people are really damn nice. Ofc there are scummers here and there, but as I said, they are everywhere.

I don’t think it’s to do with a large amount of knackers, more just it’s a day and night crime syndicate involved here and the guards take a few hours to respond.

I’ve heard a few explanations in the past around it, makes sense when you hear about internal Garda corruption here. I hate limerick bashing, I think you’re fine on a night out but have a flashy car and money I genuinely feel very uneasy, let’s not forget the multiple ransom kidnappings on Dolores McNamaras son ha..

TitianGerm · 10-03-2020 07:54PM

Guys this is probably a good place to ask but I have a leak in my MK7 Golf. The car was parked up for the last two weeks and when I went to clean it out the other day the boot was full of water.

I've removed all the boot carpets and the back seat base (was soaked underneath) and can see water coming in under the boot side wall trim from the little storage area behind the rear light on the driver side. (Pic 1)

I'm trying to remove the boot latch trim (Pic 2) so I can peel back the trim further to see where the water is coming from. Unfortunately I can't seem to get it to come off. Does anyone have a clue how to get this off?

https://photos.app.goo.gl/irWAdg14Nup6dHMHA

drunkmonkey · 10-03-2020 08:36PM

Isn't there a vent in the boot on the right hand side, did you check there.

Toyotafanboi · 10-03-2020 08:40PM

To take off that trim you've to remove the outer rubber seal around the edge, then take off the two side trims (the plastic bits that the parcel shelf hinges on) then the trim should just pull up and off with a bit of force.

Body vents behind the rear bumper are a popular cause of this is the rear footwells are dry. If the rear footwells are wet, I'd be thinking the rear door speakers, they are popular too. Or it could be some combination of the two, they're both popular issues.

TitianGerm · 10-03-2020 08:40PM

drunkmonkey wrote: »

Isn't there a vent in the boot on the right hand side, did you check there.

It's behind the carpet isn't it? That's why I'm trying to remove the boot trim so I can access the vent.

TitianGerm · 10-03-2020 08:48PM

Toyotafanboi wrote: »

To take off that trim you've to remove the outer rubber seal around the edge, then take off the two side trims (the plastic bits that the parcel shelf hinges on) then the trim should just pull up and off with a bit of force.

Body vents behind the rear bumper are a popular cause of this is the rear footwells are dry. If the rear footwells are wet, I'd be thinking the rear door speakers, they are popular too. Or it could be some combination of the two, they're both popular issues.

Ok thanks for that. I'll have a look again tomorrow evening when it's bright.

The rear footwells are dry but the rubber seal is starting to show a bit of water on them. I'm going to pull the door cards off on the weekend and see if the speaker seal is leaking. I'll try sort that at the same time if it is.

Changed the drain hose on the VW latch last week because the grommet had broken off.

I'm thinking it has to be the rear vent because I can see the water seeping out under the carpet where it hits metal in picture 1.

patsfan1286 · 10-03-2020 08:56PM

Wow, the last few pages of this thread are depressing. Just bought a 201 R-Line, which looks sporty enough. Also looking to buy a house. I guess I'll need to take that into consideration. Shame that you just can't have nice things that you've worked hard for.

Toyotafanboi · 10-03-2020 09:15PM

Congrats on the new car! Post a few pics. Have a 192 R-Line and very pleased with it.

wetoutside19 · 11-03-2020 08:07AM

Lance Tall Beagle wrote: »

That’s the beauty of a garage too (when I’ve it built).

I think I remember you saying your daily drive is an old car(as in greater than 10yrs old)

If so garages are not recommended for your type as domestic garages are too small to allow air circulate, so you parking your car each evening when wet or even damp is not good over a prolonged period of time. An alternative is to ventilate your garage (heaters / dehumidifier) but doubt it would be worth it in your case as running costs high.

I’ve seen this advice before being directed towards those who have older cars and hold onto them for long periods of time, for those holding onto a newish car for a few years it’s not really a worry.

Mickiemcfist · 11-03-2020 10:03AM

patsfan1286 wrote: »

Wow, the last few pages of this thread are depressing. Just bought a 201 R-Line, which looks sporty enough. Also looking to buy a house. I guess I'll need to take that into consideration. Shame that you just can't have nice things that you've worked hard for.

The guys who are robbing R's & GTI's know what they're looking for, I wouldn't be worried unless it's high powered...and unless you live somewhere it's common.

drunkmonkey · 11-03-2020 10:18AM

I thought the consensus was R lines should be banned. Hopefully the new one looks nothing like an R line.

theintern · 11-03-2020 11:41AM

TitianGerm wrote: »

Ok thanks for that. I'll have a look again tomorrow evening when it's bright.

The rear footwells are dry but the rubber seal is starting to show a bit of water on them. I'm going to pull the door cards off on the weekend and see if the speaker seal is leaking. I'll try sort that at the same time if it is.

Changed the drain hose on the VW latch last week because the grommet had broken off.

I'm thinking it has to be the rear vent because I can see the water seeping out under the carpet where it hits metal in picture 1.

I had that issue with my 132 TDI. Like you, I thought it was the drain hose that comes down from the badge to the sill of the boot but I replaced that and it continued. It ended up being the rear vents as mentioned, and it was an easy enough fix for a mechanic to do, but they have to take the bumper off I believe.

Also make sure the rear bench gets dried out. The water sloshes up to there from the wheel well and the foam under the seat soaks up water and holds it. I brought mine inside (it's simple to remove) and sat it near a radiator for a few days to dry it out.

A good troubleshooting tool was taking the carpet out and using chalk to mark out sections, where the chalk gets washed away is what side the water is coming in from.

JoeA3 · 11-03-2020 12:28PM

drunkmonkey wrote: »

I thought the consensus was R lines should be banned. Hopefully the new one looks nothing like an R line.

unfortunately, it will.

un5byh7sqpd2x0 · 11-03-2020 12:32PM

On a similar vein as the past few pages... Anyone able to recommend a tracker? Self install if possible

drunkmonkey · 11-03-2020 12:35PM

Frederick Yellow Headhunter wrote: »

On a similar vein as the past few pages... Anyone able to recommend a tracker? Self install if possible

Didn't someone say you can track it through the vw net thing in the car. Checked mine and I can see it.

Muppet Man · 11-03-2020 12:40PM

Frederick Yellow Headhunter wrote: »

On a similar vein as the past few pages... Anyone able to recommend a tracker? Self install if possible

I use Meta Trak. http://metatrak.ie/

I think its about 300 to install (had to be done by them - they will call to your house) and 70 euro a year. Its fantastic peace of mind to be honest. It can be installed and reinstalled in a new car if you change. Meta Trak app available on iOS and Android. You can catch "other drivers" who borrow your car going really quick.

camanstar · 11-03-2020 12:41PM

Have 2 Golfs 141 and 151 Both had water in the boot, its sloshed through under the back seats and soaked everywhere. After changing the tube with the grommet and rear light seals and no difference, I finally found the vents in the bumper were loose. The seals perish over time and the vents move freely allowing water to get in. Both cars had the same issue. You can reach up under the rear bumper and check them. if they move, that is your problem. Its a push out the old ones and push back in new ones solution. I got my mechanic to do it as its easier to do when the car is on a lift. However you might be able to do it by getting under it yourself. I think the Vents were about €40 each as far as I can remember.

un5byh7sqpd2x0 · 11-03-2020 12:41PM

drunkmonkey wrote: »

Didn't someone say you can track it through the vw net thing in the car. Checked mine and I can see it.

I don't believe Cupras have such a thing unfortunately, could be wrong of course...

TitianGerm · 11-03-2020 12:47PM

theintern wrote: »

I had that issue with my 132 TDI. Like you, I thought it was the drain hose that comes down from the badge to the sill of the boot but I replaced that and it continued. It ended up being the rear vents as mentioned, and it was an easy enough fix for a mechanic to do, but they have to take the bumper off I believe.

Also make sure the rear bench gets dried out. The water sloshes up to there from the wheel well and the foam under the seat soaks up water and holds it. I brought mine inside (it's simple to remove) and sat it near a radiator for a few days to dry it out.

A good troubleshooting tool was taking the carpet out and using chalk to mark out sections, where the chalk gets washed away is what side the water is coming in from.

I have the bench out since last Saturday and it's fully dried now but badly stained so I need to clean it.

How much did the mechanic charge you? I might send it to mine once I know the water is coming from the vent.

11-03-2020 12:58PM

wetoutside19 wrote: »

I think I remember you saying your daily drive is an old car(as in greater than 10yrs old)

If so garages are not recommended for your type as domestic garages are too small to allow air circulate, so you parking your car each evening when wet or even damp is not good over a prolonged period of time. An alternative is to ventilate your garage (heaters / dehumidifier) but doubt it would be worth it in your case as running costs high.

I’ve seen this advice before being directed towards those who have older cars and hold onto them for long periods of time, for those holding onto a newish car for a few years it’s not really a worry.

I’ve never heard this and I wouldn’t be in agreement. A vehicle kept inside will always be better than one out in the elements. Can’t wait to be parking inside every evening to be honest not just for the fact it’s better for the car but also not getting in and out of the car in the rain etc.

Garage will be the max permitted by planning too, I’d plan to be able to keep 3 cars in it along with storage space.

Muppet Man · 11-03-2020 01:25PM

Lance Tall Beagle wrote: »

....Garage will be the max permitted by planning too, I’d plan to be able to keep 3 cars in it along with storage space.

Just curious - what is the max size they will allow... I guess its different by area?

theintern · 11-03-2020 01:45PM

TitianGerm wrote: »

I have the bench out since last Saturday and it's fully dried now but badly stained so I need to clean it.

How much did the mechanic charge you? I might send it to mine once I know the water is coming from the vent.

I think they charged me about 2 hours labour.

JoeA3 · 11-03-2020 02:15PM

Muppet Man wrote: »

Just curious - what is the max size they will allow... I guess its different by area?

I think it's 60 sq/m typically, but yeah it probably varies from one planning authority to another. 30-40 sq/m is more typical for a domestic house... 60 is absolutely massive and you'd want some serious justification for it.

The planners generally very much dislike a "I'll build it as big as I can get away with" attitude and quite rightly so imo. They put a big emphasis these days on enforcing new builds to be "sympathetic" to their surroundings. Again location dependant, but McMansion applicants need not bother applying. If you do, expect outright refusal at worst, or "redesign it please" at best.

wetoutside19 · 11-03-2020 02:33PM

JoeA3 wrote: »

I think it's 60 sq/m typically, but yeah it probably varies from one planning authority to another. 30-40 sq/m is more typical for a domestic house... 60 is absolutely massive and you'd want some serious justification for it.

The planners generally very much dislike a "I'll build it as big as I can get away with" attitude and quite rightly so imo. They put a big emphasis these days on enforcing new builds to be "sympathetic" to their surroundings. Again location dependant, but McMansion applicants need not bother applying. If you do, expect outright refusal at worst, or "redesign it please" at best.

That is definitely the case in my area and Im rural too.

Although it is Nox who we are talking about so its generally a case of taking what he posts and divide by 3 to get the truth so it would get you back to a 60 sq/m garage.

11-03-2020 03:39PM

Muppet Man wrote: »

Just curious - what is the max size they will allow... I guess its different by area?

It's 60 sq/m according to my architect. I wanted at least 80 sq/m and ideally bigger but he said I wont get planning. I'm still debating not putting in planning for it with the house and just building what I want again once the house is built and signed off.

JoeA3 wrote: »

I think it's 60 sq/m typically, but yeah it probably varies from one planning authority to another. 30-40 sq/m is more typical for a domestic house... 60 is absolutely massive and you'd want some serious justification for it.

My architect has designed a few houses for friends of mine and he puts in a 60 sq/m garage as his standard no one had it questioned during planning. Personally I don't consider 60 sq/m massive by any means.

JoeA3 wrote: »

The planners generally very much dislike a "I'll build it as big as I can get away with" attitude and quite rightly so imo. They put a big emphasis these days on enforcing new builds to be "sympathetic" to their surroundings. Again location dependant, but McMansion applicants need not bother applying. If you do, expect outright refusal at worst, or "redesign it please" at best.

I detest the term McMansion personally, it's really a begrudgery term when used by most imo (not saying you are using it in that way). I'm about to put in a planning application for the house at just over 3000 sq/ft (280 sq/m) which many would consider big my very experience architect has not highlighted any concerns in relation to size.

JoeA3 · 11-03-2020 04:08PM

You're nothing if not consistent Nox, my good god lol. 3000 sq foot, 80 sq/m garages.... JP McManus must live next door!

hooch-85 · 11-03-2020 04:11PM

JoeA3 wrote: »

You're nothing if not consistent Nox, my good god lol. 3000 sq foot, 80 sq/m garages.... JP McManus must live next door!

I don't know what he is posting in this thread for, sure Golf's are only for peasants like me and you Joe:P

wetoutside19 · 11-03-2020 04:14PM

JoeA3 wrote: »

You're nothing if not consistent Nox, my good god lol. 3000 sq foot, 80 sq/m garages.... JP McManus must live next door!

you need to, take this

Lance Tall Beagle wrote: »

I'm about to put in a planning application for the house at just over 3000 sq/ft (280 sq/m) which many would consider big my very experience architect has not highlighted any concerns in relation to size.

Apply this

wetoutside19 wrote: »

Although it is Nox who we are talking about so its generally a case of taking what he posts and divide by 3 to get the truth so it would get you back to a 60 sq/m garage.

= Nox is building a 1000 sq/ft house

drunkmonkey · 11-03-2020 04:21PM

What's the max height you can go, would like to be able to fit in a boat sometime, need to build one in the next few months.

11-03-2020 04:45PM

hooch-85 wrote: »

I don't know what he is posting in this thread for, sure Golf's are only for peasants like me and you Joe:P

Well I have a Gti, and an R is very likely to be my next car this was just a slight aside about garages really for housing the cars.

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