The Mega MK7 & MK8 Golf GTI/GTD/R thread - Part II

Wailin · 30-11-2020 01:42PM

It's 100% a tci surely? It has the correct seats, gear lever, steering wheel etc. Who'd actually go the the trouble of retrofitting all those?

SaintsYB · 30-11-2020 01:47PM

That's a bit odd alright but it's definitely a TCR. It has all the TCR gubbins (diffuser, wheels, seats, steering wheel, etc). You might as well have bought a TCR in the first place if you retrofitted those.

JoeA3 · 30-11-2020 01:57PM

It’s a TCR alright but the mis-placed badging would have me checking for signs of accident damage.

theintern · 30-11-2020 02:33PM

JoeA3 wrote: »

It’s a TCR alright but the mis-placed badging would have me checking for signs of accident damage.

That's how I would read it. Keep an eye out for any damage and get a report to make sure it's not got any CAT ratings.

I've seen a pic online (this thread maybe?) of a GTD with the GTD badge on the wrong side on the boot.

JoeA3 · 30-11-2020 03:05PM

You could delete the large chequered decals higher up on the doors but not the "TCR" badging. There's probably an innocent explanation for it, but one to check over if you were looking all the same.

I don't think the black paintwork does the car any favours anyway.

Quazzie · 30-11-2020 03:42PM

Is it possible that the TCR sticker didn't come out of the factory on the car, and it was part of the PDI that somebody done wrong?

drunkmonkey · 30-11-2020 03:56PM

JoeA3 wrote: »

I don't think the black paintwork does the car any favours anyway.

Was there 2 blacks, a standard and pearl effect? Hard to tell from the photos.

I really like the mk7 in black...my old mk4 had a metallic black and looked very well polished up..

JoeA3 · 30-11-2020 05:14PM

drunkmonkey wrote: »

Was there 2 blacks, a standard and pearl effect? Hard to tell from the photos.

I really like the mk7 in black...my old mk4 had a metallic black and looked very well polished up..

No, just one black. They used to do a flat (non metallic) black but not since the MK4 days.

eljono · 01-12-2020 11:33AM

Morning all, trying to source a set of these rubber mats for my GTI. Can only find LHD sets online though. Would anyone have a recommendation of where to possibly source RHD versions?

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Hebegeebee · 01-12-2020 11:34AM

eljono wrote: »

Morning all, trying to source a set of these rubber mats for my GTI. Can only find LHD sets online though. Would anyone have a recommendation of where to possibly source RHD versions?

They don't make a RHD version as far as I can find.

Roger Mellie Man on the Telly · 01-12-2020 11:41PM

if you turn them upside down they'll fit

Comhrá · 02-12-2020 12:22AM

eljono wrote: »

Morning all, trying to source a set of these rubber mats for my GTI. Can only find LHD sets online though. Would anyone have a recommendation of where to possibly source RHD versions?

I saw these on Amazon.co.uk Not sure they're the same shape as the ones you have illustrated but they may be of interest.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/WFLOV-Floor-Right-Drive-Volkswagen/dp/B08H1R1MD7/ref=sr_1_19?dchild=1&keywords=golf+gti+rubber+mats&qid=1606864609&quartzVehicle=121-1628&replacementKeywords=gti+rubber+mats&sr=8-19

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bazz26 · 02-12-2020 12:42AM

Those to me look like something that a young lad would buy for his 1.4 Golf. The red border makes them look cheap and tacky imo.

Comhrá · 02-12-2020 08:21AM

Sorry Bazz26, but my post was directed to eljono. No need for the cynical comment.

eljono · 02-12-2020 08:44AM

Thanks for the help Comhra. They're not a million miles away from the OEM ones I'm after. They also have a colouraay option which doesn't have the red border around the edges which is again closer to the ones I'm after. Might purchase and see how they fit. Thanks again.

hooch-85 · 02-12-2020 10:10AM

eljono wrote: »

Thanks for the help Comhra. They're not a million miles away from the OEM ones I'm after. They also have a colouraay option which doesn't have the red border around the edges which is again closer to the ones I'm after. Might purchase and see how they fit. Thanks again.

You can buy genuine rubber mats from VW, I'd look into that first, these copies don't fit that great at times.

bazz26 · 02-12-2020 11:05AM

Comhra wrote: »

Sorry Bazz26, but my post was directed to eljono. No need for the cynical comment.

It wasn't a cynical comment, it was just my opinion of the mats. It shouldn't be taken as a personal attack or insult.

ILikeBoats · 05-12-2020 10:52AM

I think the new VRS is very nice looking. They still come with the ugly wheels but I think they've made them a little less ugly.
Looks like it would suffer with the same infotainment system issues as the GTI (turning of ESC, lane assist)
Not a fan of the exhaust surrounds either
I like how the VRS logo is just red now
Overall though, much improved visually on previous model

Dave PP · 05-12-2020 10:58AM

I like it too. Good value at @ 42k

carsfan2 · 05-12-2020 03:00PM

Dave PP wrote: »

I like it too. Good value at @ 42k

Have Irish prices been confirmed?
Undercutting the golf a good bit if that’s the case.
Edit just played on the configurator. Looks nice enough.

05-12-2020 05:03PM

42k very decent price.... Of the last versions I thought there was little difference in quality in a vrs & golf gti after a few days in both.

CIP4 · 05-12-2020 05:42PM

Dave PP wrote: »

I like it too. Good value at @ 42k

Augeo wrote: »

42k very decent price.... Of the last versions I thought there was little difference in quality in a vrs & golf gti after a few days in both.

Its showing on the Skoda Ireland pricelist as €44,775 245bhp DSG 2.0TSI.

carsfan2 · 05-12-2020 06:11PM

CIP4 wrote: »

Its showing on the Skoda Ireland pricelist as €44,775 245bhp DSG 2.0TSI.

The cheaper price is for the diesel vrs.

JoeA3 · 05-12-2020 06:14PM

CIP4 wrote: »

Its showing on the Skoda Ireland pricelist as €44,775 245bhp DSG 2.0TSI.

So about 3.5k cheaper than a GTI then. Not enough of a gap imo unless you really want the skoda’s fabled huge boot.

DaveyDave · 05-12-2020 07:00PM

What's the spec like I wonder? Wouldn't surprise me if there was a few boxes to tick to narrow the gap even more and make them like for like.

JoeA3 · 05-12-2020 07:05PM

DaveyDave wrote: »

What's the spec like I wonder? Wouldn't surprise me if there was a few boxes to tick to narrow the gap even more and make them like for like.

Yeah they’re generally not as well spec’d and often stuck with previous generation tech (e.g. the Octavia still had a manual handbrake until the last facelift afaik).

CIP4 · 05-12-2020 07:10PM

DaveyDave wrote: »

What's the spec like I wonder? Wouldn't surprise me if there was a few boxes to tick to narrow the gap even more and make them like for like.

It has tinted windows as standard doesn’t have ACC €508 option or you can get it part of a pack. I personally hate ACC but if it was something you wanted it’s not huge money to spec. I think it’s a good looking car price probably is a little close to a GTI but if you want a bigger car with more space then the Octavia would be a good choice.

L-M · 05-12-2020 08:02PM

ACC is literally the greatest invention since the sliced pan.

CIP4 · 05-12-2020 08:56PM

L-M wrote: »

ACC is literally the greatest invention since the sliced pan.

Yes I had it on my GTI and never liked it would prefer normal cruise control any day.

Neilw · 05-12-2020 10:16PM

CIP4 wrote: »

Yes I had it on my GTI and never liked it would prefer normal cruise control any day.

Why?

ACC is brilliant on an automatic, best modern feature I’ve had on a car.

The Mega MK7 & MK8 Golf GTI/GTD/R thread - Part II

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