The Official Golf Mk VI Picture Thread

[WEDEL.1]

Post yours, a friends or from the net. Please keep the chatter to a minumum and keep the pics coming.

Let the SHOW begin;

http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/7665/golf61280001yd1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/7756/golf61280002tl6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/9105/22664eh7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Lima]

Click on the images to load larger versions.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/02/VWGolfVI04s-1.jpg (http://www.ausmotive.com/images/VW-GolfVI-04.jpg)

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/02/VWGolfVI03s-1.jpg (http://www.ausmotive.com/images/VW-GolfVI-03.jpg)

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/09/VWMkVIGTI01s-1.jpg (http://www.ausmotive.com/images/VW-MkVI-GTI-01.jpg)

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/09/VWMkVIGTI04s-1.jpg (http://www.ausmotive.com/images/VW-MkVI-GTI-04.jpg)

More available at AUSmotive, of course.

[SmutsGTI]

It pays to walk the dog at 10pm, look what i found in the back of a factory unit. They look ok in the flesh it looks bigger than a MKV in the flesh, very nice interior!. Sorry quality is crap and the security guard was not a fan of photo taking!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/27827497@N08/sets/72157605675104642/

Smuts

[Lima]

Nice spotting. :bluesbro:

[WEDEL.1]

http://img159.imageshack.us/img159/5498/golf6white001pg8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img159.imageshack.us/img159/6123/golf61280003aad0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[WEDEL.1]

It pays to walk the dog at 10pm, look what i found in the back of a factory unit. They look ok in the flesh it looks bigger than a MKV in the flesh, very nice interior!. Sorry quality is crap and the security guard was not a fan of photo taking!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/27827497@N08/sets/72157605675104642/

Smuts

It always pays to take a camera when you're out. Great find.

Maris

[Treza360]

Stolen from the latest edition of Sniff Petrol... j:

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/02/spadvwgolfvi-1.jpg

[Driven Threads]

http://www.motoring-news.co.uk/images/vw-golf-mk6-1.jpg

http://www.channel4.com/4car/media/V/volkswagen/golf/mk6-leaked/03-large/vw-golf-mk6-fp-2.jpg

http://www.motorpix.com/2008/Paris_Automobile_Show/4.jpg

[Driven Threads]

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/02/newgolfgti4-1.jpg

http://www.autoincar.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/2009-volkswagen-golf-mark-6-photo-2.jpg

http://www.autozine.org/Car_Photo/Volks_Wagen/Golf_Mk6_2.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/02/golf_back_337944d-1.jpg

[Driven Threads]

http://www.autounleashed.com/images/volkswagen_golf_vi_new.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/02/002-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/02/vwgolf-1.jpg

http://www.zcars.com.au/images/volkswagen-golf-gti-mkvi22.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/02/2009vwgolfvibyhr-1.jpg

[Driven Threads]

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/02/2009_volkswagen_golf_new_diesel-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/02/VWGolfVI10-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/02/golf3_981329c-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/02/vw_golf_gti_in3_09-1.jpg

[Driven Threads]

http://media.canada.com/267c54bd-63f5-4113-9b72-08e5f2aaa7c2/golfpost.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/02/2010volkswagengolf_jf_0162714-1.jpg

http://www.dailyhybrid.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/vw-golf-mk6-bluemotion-rear.jpg

http://uk-mkivs.net/store/Blogs/uk-mkivs_news/title-volkswagen-Golf-mk6-bluemotion.jpg

http://www.whatcar.com/Car/Volkswagen/Golf/1812771149290.jpg

http://cache.jalopnik.com/assets/images/jalopnik/2008/09/2009_VW_Golf_VI_PM.jpg

http://zoosviat.com/vwtopnews/wp-content/gallery/vw-golf-mkvi-20-tdi/car_photo_281919_25.jpg

[vel0001]

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/02/volkswagengolfgtivirender01-1.jpg

[vel0001]

http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/5488/golfvi3as.jpg

[faisan]

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/02/volkswagengolfgtivirender01-1.jpg

I really like this one. Its basically a Tiguan nose on a Golf body. Nice :)

[Driven Threads]

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/02/vwgolfmk61-1.jpg

http://static.blogo.it/autoblog/volkwagen-golf-6-gti-concept-parigi-2008/VolkswagenGolf6GTI_Paris2008_02.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/02/car_photo_274647_25-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/02/59209788_297b99fa77-1.jpg

http://www.roadandtrack.com/assets/image/2008/W42/101720081348022775.jpg

[Driven Threads]

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/02/2009_volkswagen_golf_new-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/02/2009volkswagengolf049-1.jpg

http://www.nancarrow-webdesk.com/warehouse/storage2/2008-w45/img.408041_t.jpg

[vel0001]

http://images.paultan.org/images2/leaked-mk6-vw-golf-1.jpg

[Driven Threads]

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/02/gti6-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/02/2851677478_ac5c4fbef3jpgv0-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/02/2845602608_457557e099jpgv0-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/02/a0001681_48c6a8f6d2a55-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/02/vwgolfgtif01097480x277-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/02/mk6_3-1.jpg

[GTom]

No Pics, but spoke to the dealer today and said they should be selling them by the end of this month or early next month. The launch is apparently this weekend.

[Driven Threads]

I actually don't mind the look of this. (See http://www.channel4.com/4car/gl/gallery/gallery/26280/20)

http://www.channel4.com/4car/media/features/2008/future-car-drawings-4/03-large/volkswagen-golf-cabrio-10.jpg

http://www.cubiccapacity.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/41_09golfvw.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/02/2009vwgolfgti2-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/02/Photo0198-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/02/2009volkswagengolf027-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/02/2009volkswagengolf028-1.jpg

[Lima]

Nice to see the Wolfsburg build origin (as indicated by the W in the serial number/last 7 characters of VIN). :bluesbro:

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/02/479856961_vorcfL-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/02/479858263_Fwhi4L-1.jpg

[Lima]

I've just posted a massive image gallery on AUSmotive. Some of the images are already in this thread, but plenty are not. Click on the image below for more...

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/02/VWGolfVI34s-1.jpg (http://www.ausmotive.com/2009/02/25/2009-volkswagen-golf-image-gallery.html)

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/02/VWGolfVI09s-1.jpg

[pinzvidz]

Ah, I see Patricks handles VW transportation, same company that transports Toyota's as well (I work in a Toyota dealership, I keep trying to convince our DP to get a VW franchise) :).

[Lima]

Not a picture as such, but worthwhile all the same:

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/02/GolfVIenginesFeb09-1.jpg

[Driven Threads]

This looks so much better than the standard mk 6 IMO. Just gives it more stance and shape.
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/03/VolkswagenGolfMk6Accessories002-1.jpg

What were they thinking. :brutal:
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/

Nice Wheels
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/03/VW_Gold_GTI_MK6_by_ilPoli-1.jpg

GTI Cabrio...:biggrin: A bit chunky though.
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/03/VW_Golf_GTI_Cabrio_01-1.jpg

[Lima]

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/03/VWMk6GolfGTI08s-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/03/VWMk6GolfGTI09s-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/03/VWMk6GolfGTI11s-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/03/VWMk6GolfGTI12s-1.jpg

Lots more HERE (http://www.ausmotive.com/2009/03/24/2009-mk6-golf-gti-image-gallery.html).

[jayjay]

have people started throwing aftermarket/audi etc wheels on these yet? i haven't found anything on vortex of people modding their mk6 yet. :(

[Lima]

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/04/DRGolfVIGTI-1.jpg

Drivers Republic drives the new GTI. (http://magazines.drivers-republic.com/driversrepublic/sixappeal046/)

[Driven Threads]

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/04/DRGolfVIGTI-1.jpg

Drivers Republic drives the new GTI. (http://magazines.drivers-republic.com/driversrepublic/sixappeal046/)

Top find. :bowdown: a real meaty article.

[Driven Threads]

Red for the working week. White for Saturday. Black for Sunday.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CPcuGDdAYRM/SdMYgBL7yTI/AAAAAAAAAqc/FOwQZSoTXkA/s1600-h/volkswagen-golf-gti-mkvi_49.gif

[Driven Threads]

Red for the working week. White for Saturday. Black for Sunday.


http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CPcuGDdAYRM/SdMYgBL7yTI/AAAAAAAAAqc/FOwQZSoTXkA/s1600-h/volkswagen-golf-gti-mkvi_49.gif

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/06/volkswagengolfgtimkvi_49gif-1.jpg

[philthy]

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/06/Golfen047-2.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/06/Golfen054-2.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/06/jees066-2.jpg


borrowed from:

http://www.golfmk6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1854

[dubbed]

Hooley dooley that looks hottttt!!!

[mtj007]

Dad's new Comfortline TDI DSG

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/06/web-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/06/web4-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/06/web5-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/06/web6-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/06/web3-1.jpg

So nice to drive, makes my car feel cheap and unrefined in comparison :frown: Photos don't do it justice, the back end especially looks better in real life.

[team_v]

Some rice:
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/07/vwgolfvigtimrcar1-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/07/vwgolfvigtimrcar8-1.jpg


And some nice:
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/07/CWGolfVITuning1-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/07/CWGolfVITuning5-1.jpg

http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2009/07/rdx-racedesign-styles-up-vw-golf-vi.html

[leasaunce]

Here are several photos I took today :rolleyes:

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/08/3829667150_2c82831a0f-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/08/3829548700_34e33d654c-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/08/3829776078_a4f025c11e-2.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/08/3829738442_6a27386035-2.jpg

http://www.flickr.com/photos/leonsidik/

[dubbed]

Beaut car and nice photos mate.

[Golf Houso]

Some rice:

And some nice:

http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2009/07/rdx-racedesign-styles-up-vw-golf-vi.html

When will these tuning firms realise that all you need to make a golf look good is the right set of wheels and a drop...

[madglf3]

I love the look of the MkVI, here's one I like the colour of too from the Dave Mack cruise, it's perfect for a little photoshopping of nice wheels.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/08/mk6side-1.jpg

[Cam]

Dad's new Comfortline TDI DSG

So nice to drive, makes my car feel cheap and unrefined in comparison :frown: Photos don't do it justice, the back end especially looks better in real life.

I haven't driven one yet but I'd have to agree that the back end does look much better in person than it does in photos. I saw one the other day and it looks very nice.

The only thing is, do the door handles look as big and chunky in person as they do in photos?

[coastie]

I love the look of the MkVI, here's one I like the colour of too from the Dave Mack cruise, it's perfect for a little photoshopping of nice wheels.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/08/mk6side-1.jpg

I quite like the wheels on my car, pain to clean and keep clean. I never really thought about the door handles until the comment earlier, they don't seem that bulky in real but I see the point in the photos.

[mtj007]

The only thing is, do the door handles look as big and chunky in person as they do in photos?

Nah you really don't notice them IRL - they feel much nicer in hand too. I think they're the same as the Passat's handles.

[madglf3]

I quite like the wheels on my car, pain to clean and keep clean. I never really thought about the door handles until the comment earlier, they don't seem that bulky in real but I see the point in the photos.

Hey mate,

sorry if my post made it seem like I think the wheels are ugly-not the case, I just wanted to see what some photoshop people could come up with after comments about the MkVI only needing some aftermarket wheels. Your's is the first VI I've seen while stationary and I really like it. I think the handles look chunky in that shot because of the shadows cast by the handles.

I know what you mean about the wheels being a pain to clean-my car get huge amounts of brake dust less than a week after I clean it.

[coastie]

No offence taken at all it's a nice shot.

The rear door doesn't have a big carpark dint in it from some pricks door opening into it like it does now. I never thought I would be so precious about a car.

Cheers

[Cam]

I never thought I would be so precious about a car.


Don't worry mate, I'm the same and I think most of the users on here would be too. Ever since I've had mine I've been increasingly protective of it hehe
:cool:

I constantly worry about my car when its in carparks. I try and park furthest away on a nice safe end spot but sometimes even then you get tards park next to you. A guy yesterday was putting his kid in the car next to me, he nearly scratched my door with the button on his jeans. It was just luck that I had come back to the car in time.

It really ****s me when people don't care about other peoples property.

[Cam]

Nah you really don't notice them IRL - they feel much nicer in hand too. I think they're the same as the Passat's handles.

Cool, thanks.
Photos can be quite deceiving sometimes.
:)

[Cam]

I went and had a squiz at the MK6 today (I couldn't help myself)
:rolleyes:

Its very nice, interior looks great definitely looks more luxurious than the MKV Comfortline/Pacific. The front is what surprised me the most its gorgeous! Much much nicer in person than photos. Looks mean but its still got that refined look about it. From the back its got a wider stance on the road than the MKV, and the bumper is nicer than the plain black with the MKV.

The handles are a bit deceiving, they look chunkier on different colours. The black/white they look fine but they stick out more on the blue/grey.

I'll stob yabbering and show you some pics. I tried to get some side by side shots to show the difference between MKV/6.
:tonguepoke:

Excuse the finger.
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/09/IMG_0230-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/09/IMG_0231-1.jpg

The front looks really nice.
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/09/IMG_0232-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/09/IMG_0233-2.jpg

And you cant really see it in this photo very well but there was an RS4 (I think...) on the corner. It was awesome!

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/09/IMG_0234-2.jpg

[bdl]

some pics I took on a recent trip to Scotland :)

http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss281/bdl_pics/P1020632.jpg
http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss281/bdl_pics/P1020633.jpg
http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss281/bdl_pics/P1020743.jpg


bdl

[Lima]

http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=99827

:banana:

[Mr Messy]

I saw one myself last night!
Apologies for phone pic quality:

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/09/6gti-2.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/09/6gti2-2.jpg

[team_v]

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/09/2010volkswagengolfr20_100228588_l-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/09/2010volkswagengolfr20_100228590_l-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/09/2010volkswagengolfr20_100228584_l-1.jpg

[Satanstoenail]

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/10/vwvgti61-2.jpg

Found this on another forum tonight. I wasn't to sure about the MkVI, but I'm officially swayed.

[Yevvy]

it looks angry! what a beast

[philthy]

From the wheels liftout, Golf 1 & 6 GTI.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/10/golf1and61-1.jpg

[cme2c]

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/10/vwvgti61-2.jpg

Found this on another forum tonight. I wasn't to sure about the MkVI, but I'm officially swayed.

Is it real or Photoshopped? looks a bit odd where the VW badge should be. Still, looks fantastic.

[team_v]

Is it real or Photoshopped? looks a bit odd where the VW badge should be. Still, looks fantastic.

Photoshopped

[Yevvy]

Is it real or Photoshopped? looks a bit odd where the VW badge should be. Still, looks fantastic.

look at the front wheel and you'll see. but still looks mad!!!

[pixl]

I was very fortunate to see few of these babies today -- Backgrounds have been blurred as a precaution, I don't want to get anyone in trouble.

http://bobcatsanimation.com/images/mk7-gti01.jpg

http://bobcatsanimation.com/images/mk7-gti02.jpg

http://bobcatsanimation.com/images/mk7-gti03.jpg

http://bobcatsanimation.com/images/mk7-gti04.jpg

[Lima]

From the wheels liftout, Golf 1 & 6 GTI.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/10/golf1and61-1.jpg

Want it in 2000px width? (http://www.ausmotive.com/2009/03/24/2009-mk6-golf-gti-image-gallery.html)

[leasaunce]

I saw one myself last night!
Apologies for phone pic quality:

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/09/6gti-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/09/6gti2-1.jpg

thats the same car they tested on CARADVICE :banana: check out the #plate :D
http://www.caradvice.com.au/46112/volkswagen-golf-gti-review/

[Yevvy]

thats the same car they tested on CARADVICE :banana: check out the #plate :D
http://www.caradvice.com.au/46112/volkswagen-golf-gti-review/

nice spotting. i remember seeing lime green f6 (plates wha-152 as i remember), that they tested in wheels and tga, in three different places :confused:

[dave_r]

Where are all the photos? Looking for pics of 3dr GTI's in Candy White, Red or the Grey.

Not convinced on the 18" detroits or sticking with 17's and doing aftermarket wheels. So hopefully people have some photos of both as well :)

My local dealers only have a black 5dr :(

[SilvrFoxX]

Where are all the photos? Looking for pics of 3dr GTI's in Candy White, Red or the Grey.

Not convinced on the 18" detroits or sticking with 17's and doing aftermarket wheels. So hopefully people have some photos of both as well :)

My local dealers only have a black 5dr :(

Agree, would like to see more piccies of the Grey.. havn't made my mind up yet which colour does the styling justice yet

[Corey_R]

You guys just need to look around the forums more:
Two days in a Golf GTI (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=37425) has Swallowtail's photos of a grey GTI.
Four days in heaven (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=36905) has MurphyTheElf's Candy White 5 door with 18" detroits. Page 4 (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=36905&page=4) has Hail's Red 3 Door with 18" Detroits.

There are others around, but I'm not going to do all your research for you :)

[Lima]

Where are all the photos? Looking for pics of 3dr GTI's in Candy White, Red or the Grey.

http://www.ausmotive.com/2008/09/26/2009-mkvi-golf-gti-image-gallery.html

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/11/VWMkVIGTI05s-1.jpg

[Glennb]

Looked through the thread but didn't see any pics of the GTI with the 18"x8" Vision rims option (which i like the look of).
Anyone got a link for me?

[Corey_R]

Looked through the thread but didn't see any pics of the GTI with the 18"x8" Vision rims option (which i like the look of).
Anyone got a link for me?

Dealer accessory wheels are pretty rare. Unless someone has bought one and had these wheels fitted and uploaded photos themselves, I dont think you'll find any pictures.

There is this link (http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=75361) of a Red MKV GTI with them though.

[team_v]

New caratere bodykit inspired by the scirocco (iroc) concept

http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2009/11/caractere-vw-iroc-concept-inspired.html

http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/2785/caracterevwgolfvi5.jpg

[dave_r]

You guys just need to look around the forums more
Yes we should! Thanks


http://www.ausmotive.com/2008/09/26/2009-mkvi-golf-gti-image-gallery.html
Nice


New caratere bodykit inspired by the scirocco (iroc) concept
Love the wheels!

[Glennb]

Dealer accessory wheels are pretty rare. Unless someone has bought one and had these wheels fitted and uploaded photos themselves, I dont think you'll find any pictures.

There is this link (http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=75361) of a Red MKV GTI with them though.

Thanks mate, but they are not quite the same.
The Vision ones i'm talking about are in the download brochure for the GTI
http://www.volkswagen.com.au/etc/medialib/vwcms/virtualmaster/en_au/new_cars/golf/pricing___specifications.Par.0023.File.pdf/77804_golf_gti_brochure.pdf

Any reason for people not ordering the dealer accessory rims, or is just because they are expensive compared to after market stuff?

[Corey_R]

Aaah... they've done the 'Shadow treatement' like they have done with the Denver to Detroit upgrade. So they are the same, just one has black paint on them ;)

People don't typically order dealer accessory rims because they are expensive. They can typically cost ~$3800, compared with the 'factory upgrade' from the 17 to 18" which only costs $1200.
For ~$3800 you can get practically any great quality 3rd party wheel you'd want. If you don't mind going for replicas then you could get 2 or 3 sets for that price! hehe

[team_v]

http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/804/wimmerrsvolkswagengolfg.jpg


Wimmer's take on the new VW Golf GTI is almost all about performance and very little about appearance. The stock GTI rolls out of the factory with 210 horsepower and 280Nm (207 lb-ft) of torque, but after Wimmer RS gets its hands on the 2.0-liter turbo unit, those numbers are increased to a hefty 386 hp and 455 Nm (332 lb-ft) allowing the hot hatch to achieve a top speed of 267 km/h or 166mph.

This extra power comes thanks to an optimized turbo, the use of a sports CAT, a modified intake system and fuel pump as well as a reprogrammed ECU just to mention a few of the upgrades.

Wimmer RS also installs a sports clutch and a height-adjustable HR sports coilover suspension system while the package can be completed with a choice of 18-, 19- or 20-inch alloy wheels wrapped in high-performance tires.


More pictures here:
http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2009/12/wimmer-rs-tuned-vw-golf-gti-packs-386.html

[nicandlance]

I can't decide now.... candy white or black :frown:

[Corey_R]

Too many white cars on the roads imo :)

[Frankenstrat]

I can't decide now.... candy white or black :frown:
Having seen quite a few MkVIs recently, it has to be red. I was overtaken by a white MkVI GTI on the freeway last night (well, it was mostly white but with a lot of reddish mud splashed around the back end) and it passed me in a most sedate manner. Had it been a red GTI it would have wooshed by as all red cars must. :)

[dave_r]

Too many white cars on the roads imo :)

You could say that about blue R32's but what can you do when its just an awesome colour!

[Corey_R]

Yeah - but I mean white cars in general. Go into a supermarket carpark and sometimes you'll see 50% of the cars are white and silver, and then the other 50% are made up of every other possibe colour. Although the blue is the majority of the R32 sales, that blue (and other manufacturers similar blues) is a small percentage compared to 'white'.

[nicandlance]

I just thought white was a good girls colour. Sick of silver and grey, and there are heaps of black cars on the road right now....
Already got a red car... don't particularly like the VI red.....
Black has attitude though - it's a toss up.
Wish VW had better colours. (It's a girl thing!):P

[Corey_R]

Wish VW had better colours. (It's a girl thing!):P
hehe... actually in this case I really don't think it is a 'girl thing'. I really wish they had more colours too, and I'm 100% man ;)

[Stelex]

Here is my new best friend, G6 118 TSI DSG

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stelex/4140279410/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stelex/4140279020/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stelex/4140278686/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stelex/4140277978/

[Corey_R]

It looks great man! Except for that dash cover! Ugly! Plus, since car dashes aren't crappy vinyl anymore, they're not needed to protect the dash from fade or cracking etc.

[Cam]

Nice MKVI!
I like the dash mat, I know a lot of people think they're ugly but it does protect the dash if you have to park out in the sun all day long. Mine isn't garaged and at work it sits out in a paddock practically. Combination of dash mat + windscreen shield protects the car nicely.

In saying that though I probably wouldn't have it on if I had better parking accessible.
:cool:

[Corey_R]

windscreen shield protects the car nicely.
I figure this is more than enough, so no need for dash matt :)

[nicandlance]

I'd like to see a pic showing a whole row of the new tsi.... every colour, front and back. Still can't decide between black or white! Groooowllll!

[Cam]

Black looks good but its high maintenance i.e stone chips/swirl marks etc show up a lot more.

I've got a thing for white personally. Although they both look great!

[sillygogo]

Stelex: Nice photos, the background looks like Forest Lake...if so , I have a simular car with a simular photo in the same spot! :banana:

[Silver dub]

I think it's about time we started seeing some nice modified mk6's so here goes

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/12/4207652723_47fa782c6e_o-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/12/4208423856_d0a844e9cd_o-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/12/4208425030_791b737344_o-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/12/4208426836_df19665ed0_o-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/12/4207663755_2e58ccfdf4_o-1.jpg

[Goldy]

What are the wheels on the red 6 in the show room and then the Black 6 photoshopped pic if anyone knows? they look tough! 18 or 19"?

how about these, what are they?

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/01/img_9405-1.jpg

[Corey_R]

The wheels on the green MKV GTI above were the standard 18" option wheels for the MKV. I believe they called them 'Karthoum'. Not many people got them because they look pretty generic and they also required the fitting of ugly plastic 'wing extensions' in Australia to comply with regulations about wheel extrusion.

As for the Red MK6 GTI in the showroom, I believe that they're the BBS CH wheels (http://www.amgaustralia.com/wheels/BBS.aspx) (or a copy)

[elisiX]

The wheels on the lowered red GTI are the VMR 710 I was talking about the other day Corey. :)

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/12/4208423856_d0a844e9cd_o-1.jpg

[MaccaTSI]

I love the V710s, they look awesome. They're the wheels I'd love to get.

Good pic on a Mk6 GTI here:

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/01/VMR_Wheels_VW_GTI_Red_V710_19_HyperSilve-1.jpg

[elisiX]

Yup I am keen as for something like the 710's unless I can get the BBS CH/CH-R at a good price.

[dave_r]

Good pic on a Mk6 GTI here:

That thing looks awesome! How much are those wheels?

[elisiX]

See the wheels thread below (which wheels for my GTI) ... i've got all the info in there.

[Lima]

Some pics from the GTI Driving Academy that might be of some use...

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/01/763714363_AfQ5jL-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/01/763715622_HnZpdL-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/01/763715210_abBUfL-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/01/763715978_zq2NNL-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/01/763716677_fC9suL-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/01/763717467_fSZLbL-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/01/763717005_rHHhSL-1.jpg

[wilsona]

Looks like one side of the car has black motorsport wheels and the other a more grey colour (perhaps anthracite), does anyone know if this is the case?

[Corey_R]

Yeah - that's exactly the case. The point of the car is to show all the accessories available (or as many as can be fitted to the one car).

[D.I.Y.Golf2]

Love the GTi Front End. Still deciding if i like the rear.

[russ83]

My Golf 118tsi has landed! I'm stoked! Such good cars! :banana:

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/02/insidedealership31-2.jpg

[nicandlance]

That looks really cool...........
It's worth the wait isn't it?!

[G-rig]

Some pics from the GTI Driving Academy that might be of some use...

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/01/763715622_HnZpdL-1.jpg


Those VW wheels don't look bad at all, wasn't sure before from only seeing a pic of the wheels themselves. Look a bit like the Integra Type R Enkei's..

Gun metal>Black ftw!

[Corey_R]

Those VW wheels don't look bad at all, wasn't sure before from only seeing a pic of the wheels themselves. Look a bit like the Integra Type R Enkei's..

And you'd be far better off buying the Enkei version from the USA cause locally those VW accessory wheels are NOT cheap! :D

[tbone malone]

Here is my fresh GTI. some original pics....


http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/02/4340621190_a3cd73def7_o-1.jpg


http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/02/4340621240_3c33c847d3_o-1.jpg

[AdamD]

Here is my fresh GTI. some original pics...

Great shots Tbone! Car looks fantastic. :thumbsup:

[tbone malone]

Great shots Tbone! Car looks fantastic. :thumbsup:

Cheers Adam. Wanted to get some good photos while the car was still new. Tints and rims to come once the account balance recovers :-D
Looking forward to seeing some good mods once more Mk6 GTI's hit the road...!

[elisiX]

Lovely pictures mate. You will need to come out on a few cruises with us all when our car's finally arrive and grab a few group shots. :)

[iBoost]

Great pics tbone! Thanks for showing us your new ride.

What sort of wheels are you planning on fitting?

[tbone malone]

Still undecided with rims... must be 18's though! Leaning toward a gunmetal shade at the moment... Those VW Motorsports above are nice but $$$$$ !!!

[elisiX]

Check out some of the info i've put together in another thread on the VMR710 wheel. :)

[tbone malone]

Thanks for the tip elisiX, will do. I'm still trying to figure out my budget for rims as there is so many options at so many price points... especially if ordering from overseas is a possibility.

[Mk6 GTI]

Here is my fresh GTI. some original pics....


http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/02/4340621190_a3cd73def7_o-1.jpg


http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/02/4340621240_3c33c847d3_o-1.jpg

Very nice.. congrats mate!

Its really dissappointing that VW didnt bother designing new rims. But it looks really good in these pics!

Enjoy!!

[Frankenstrat]

Its really dissappointing that VW didnt bother designing new rims. But it looks really good in these pics!
I'm really in two minds over the GTI's rims. I tend to agree that they don't look particularly spectacular. But on the other hand they instantly identify the car as a GTI.

And that second shot is really impressive, T-Bone, the cloud hiding the sun gives a dramatic quality to the picture.

[Mk6 GTI]

I'm really in two minds over the GTI's rims. I tend to agree that they don't look particularly spectacular. But on the other hand they instantly identify the car as a GTI.

And that second shot is really impressive, T-Bone, the cloud hiding the sun gives a dramatic quality to the picture.


I guess the thing for me was that i didnt want aftermarket wheels. And i really like the 18" detroits. But those 17" denvers are really dated :|

[Baxter]

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/12/4208426836_df19665ed0_o-1.jpg
That GTI is exactly how I want my new R to look - sensational!

Can anyone tell me what those wheels are, size and likely offset?

Do you think the car is just lowered, or has coilovers?

Bloody hot!

[MurphyTheElf]

Hard to tell what the specs are considering the car has been photoshopped.

[Baxter]

Hard to tell what the specs are considering the car has been photoshopped.

Yeah i thought that was the case.

Looks way to extreme for daily driving.

But aside from the extreme drop, it looks magic with those wheels. :)

[Rocket36]

They look like VMR V710s to me. 19 inch.

[AdamD]

That GTI is exactly how I want my new R to look - sensational!

My personal opinion - I think that drop (as it appears) looks ridiculous.

Those rims in 18", with a sensible drop (15mm maybe?) - now that would look sensational.

[dopey]

Spent about 4 hours cleaning it inside out today, back to looking new now. Thought I'd take some pics.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/02/P1010469-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/02/P1010473-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/02/P1010475-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/02/P1010480-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/02/P1010482-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/02/P1010484-1.jpg

[phaeton]

Golf Wagon 103TDI @ Dutton Volkswagen Murray Bridge
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/02/4374504161_a2d5ab4d93_b-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/02/4375254948_8103007796_b-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/02/4374505351_5aa1fe75a7_b-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/02/4375256352_b5414d3d6f_b-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/02/4375256994_6ba68ecba5_b-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/02/4374507487_c409f3a907_b-1.jpg
more photos (http://www.flickr.com/photos/44445554@N06/sets/72157623477495804/)

[Escell]

Few recent pics of my spanking new GTI Mk6:

Got quite wet taking them and the car was filthy after this drive, but worth it in the end.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/02/4393774189_30c8728ce0_o-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/02/4393774123_a67c310cc7_o-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/02/4393774019_12906ae08a_o-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/02/4394540674_e1c10ca551_o-1.jpg

[elisiX]

Awesome!

Can I get pic2 in 2560x1600 resolution :)

[Escell]

That's the biggest size Flikr lets me upload. If you want I can email a full size version to you (8mb) :)

[Mk6 GTI]

really is a great colour! Looks like you had some fun on that drive! :)

[Mk6 GTI]

Golf Wagon 103TDI @ Dutton Volkswagen Murray Bridge
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/02/4374504161_a2d5ab4d93_b-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/02/4375254948_8103007796_b-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/02/4374505351_5aa1fe75a7_b-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/02/4375256352_b5414d3d6f_b-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/02/4375256994_6ba68ecba5_b-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/02/4374507487_c409f3a907_b-1.jpg
more photos (http://www.flickr.com/photos/44445554@N06/sets/72157623477495804/)


I just noticed the door handles are off the Mk 5 :| They really could have tried a little more with this..

[ricksterrr]

Fantastic pics, Escell!

What sort of photography gear did you use to capture those beauties?

[Escell]

Thanks guys, took them partly because I found it hard to find wallpaper with the mk6 gti in carbon steel! One of the previous photos in this thread has been up on my desktop for a while now. Now I have my car, I'll be taking quite a few.

I used a Canon 400d and my legs as a tripod. Fast shutter speed, high iso/exposure and a lowish aperture if you're into this kind of thing.
Will post a few more if I get any other good ones!

[Mk6 GTI]

Thanks guys, took them partly because I found it hard to find wallpaper with the mk6 gti in carbon steel! One of the previous photos in this thread has been up on my desktop for a while now. Now I have my car, I'll be taking quite a few.

I used a Canon 400d and my legs as a tripod. Fast shutter speed, high iso/exposure and a lowish aperture if you're into this kind of thing.
Will post a few more if I get any other good ones!

I definitely am! I have a Canon 500D with a 2.8 apperture lens..

ill be doing the same with my Carbon Steel GTI! :)

[Hoversloth]

Thanks guys, took them partly because I found it hard to find wallpaper with the mk6 gti in carbon steel! One of the previous photos in this thread has been up on my desktop for a while now. Now I have my car, I'll be taking quite a few.

I used a Canon 400d and my legs as a tripod. Fast shutter speed, high iso/exposure and a lowish aperture if you're into this kind of thing.
Will post a few more if I get any other good ones!

Thanks Escell, awesome pics! I've got to take my DSLR out to take some snaps soon, I'm just waiting for my tinting to be done this weekend and will hopefully have some decent shots to post!

Nice looking car you have, Carbon Steel is great :biggrin:

[nicandlance]

My personal opinion - I think that drop (as it appears) looks ridiculous.

Those rims in 18", with a sensible drop (15mm maybe?) - now that would look sensational.

Watch out for speed humps!!! Yowsa!

[Stoney!]

Hey all,

Dunno why it's taken me so long but here's my Dub.... She's a stockie (just how I like it) but I still think it's a hottie.

http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/8524/13640197874621977529716.jpg

http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/8774/13640197874616977529716.jpg

http://img651.imageshack.us/img651/1787/24060313483954644536579.jpg

Haven't got many photo's yet unfortunately, the last one is of my TSi Manual (foreground) and my mates TDi DSG when we went for a drive one day. Both same spec bar engine and gearbox and mine has leather Trim.

Mine showing battle scars in the form of a smashed lower front grille and bent number plate after I came off very lucky with a Kangaroo.

Stoney!

[nicandlance]

Very nice!!! Like the sunroof on your mate's car.. I had one in my beetle and loved it!

[Stoney!]

There's one on mine to :P But yeah I love it and will never forefit it on any new car purchase from now on.

I got quite a bit in it. Leather, RNS510, Premium bluetooth, sports pack, RVC (another thing I will always have now), sunroof and wishing I had got adaptive chassis control and dynaudio now... will get it on the new jetta when it comes out.

I just dunno how I will cope without a 1.4 TSI if they don't bring it out in the new jetta, what an engine!

Stoney!

[Hoversloth]

Hey Guys,

Some quick photos I took today! Got 1500Km's on the clock now, I've run the engine in just in time for a trip up the north coast for Easter!

The photos aren't very scenic (or much thought put in to them). Hopefully I will find a decent place to take some photo's when I head away for holidays over Easter.

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_XrUtQ84i-Pg/S68jCH_iTvI/AAAAAAAAAGc/Pr_hS1wpKxM/s800/DSC00003.jpg

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_XrUtQ84i-Pg/S68jCo8_EmI/AAAAAAAAAFg/zf2jiXIdGMw/s800/DSC00007.jpg

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_XrUtQ84i-Pg/S68jCztjDFI/AAAAAAAAAFk/7pwlXRFyfBM/s800/DSC00008.jpg

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_XrUtQ84i-Pg/S68jDu03njI/AAAAAAAAAFo/ohLV_k5yaZw/s800/DSC00012.jpg

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_XrUtQ84i-Pg/S68jD1YAblI/AAAAAAAAAFs/Kqw_Dyl_61I/s800/DSC00015.jpg

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_XrUtQ84i-Pg/S68jnQ-7_cI/AAAAAAAAAF4/HoIdgfjNB-8/s800/DSC00016.jpg

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_XrUtQ84i-Pg/S68jn63hAYI/AAAAAAAAAF8/gGUFUeWktsI/s800/DSC00018.jpg

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_XrUtQ84i-Pg/S68joaTN6II/AAAAAAAAAGA/Dv4wwQOyLgk/s800/DSC00020.jpg

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_XrUtQ84i-Pg/S68jo2rUohI/AAAAAAAAAGE/wxUzhbNfCRc/s800/DSC00021.jpg

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_XrUtQ84i-Pg/S68jpD8AQoI/AAAAAAAAAGI/Ut_idrtxWow/s800/DSC00027.jpg

[nicandlance]

VERY nice!

[Corey_R]

They are great Hoversloth. You just need to do something about them wheels and that ugly front number plate holder!

Can you please answer one question though. Is the manual gearshifter illuminated in red? Or is it just red paint/plastic?

[Hoversloth]

They are great Hoversloth. You just need to do something about them wheels and that ugly front number plate holder!

Can you please answer one question though. Is the manual gearshifter illuminated in red? Or is it just red paint/plastic?

Well hopefully once i've saved a bit more I'll look at putting some 18's or 19's on it, however the 17's actually don't look too bad up close. From a distance they look a bit small though. The number plate holder doesn't really bother me too much yet, I actually thought it was standard part of kit.

The manual gear shifter itself does not light up but where the two front reading lights are (and where the alarm sensors / sunglasses holder is) there is a red light that points down to the shifter. I only first saw this when I was in a street with no street lghts so it's noticable but not distracting. It gives a warm red glow to the shifter!

[Corey_R]

Yeah - the std 17's are just looking a bit dated due to how cool the optional 18's look with their black painted 'interiors'. The front numberplate holder is part of the std kit, but since it only fits a single number plate correctly, most people end up with a situation like you have, where the number plate only covers a small portion of the holder and the fixing holes etc are still exposed.

Thanks for answering the question about the manual gear shifter, another person on this forum had asked the question. Those red lights were also in the MKV. They light up the interior just enough at night that you can see where everything is in the interior without having to turn on one of the proper lights.

Cheers :)

[flappa]

Mate you should have bought a black one. that Carbon Steel is rubbish :P

[hcvo1]

Mate you should have bought a black one. that Carbon Steel is rubbish :P

Agreed, my Black one is on order! :)

[MIRSAD]

Mate you should have bought a black one. that Carbon Steel is rubbish :P

I am also with You flappa

[DracZ]

Mmmmm shiny :clap:

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/

[emuexport]

Beautiful!

Is that the United Grey? Can't wait to get my TSI!

[nicandlance]

Neither can I!!!!

[DracZ]

Beautiful!

Is that the United Grey? Can't wait to get my TSI!

Black pearl actually! amazing how its come up :banana:

Wish it came like that from the dealer tho, had to get a professional detail to get rid of all the swirls / scratches :mad:

[amoon0]

The first time i looked at these i thought you'd put some weird bonnet to roof attachment...

Shiny...

[Corey_R]

Black pearl actually! amazing how its come up :banana:

Wish it came like that from the dealer tho, had to get a professional detail to get rid of all the swirls / scratches :mad:

Now I hope that the next drive you do is to get the car wrapped in 3M Paint Protection Film, cause otherwise the car ain't going to stay like that for long! lol

[DracZ]

Now I hope that the next drive you do is to get the car wrapped in 3M Paint Protection Film, cause otherwise the car ain't going to stay like that for long! lol

3M Paint Protection requires stripping the car down to the clearcoat prior to application, the car has had a layer of nanokote sealant + wax applied to it, which helps achieve the current look and depth of gloss. So I'm not really in any rush to remove either :biggrin:

[Corey_R]

yeah fair enough... hope you don't get any stonechips to spoil that look :)

[hcvo1]

yeah fair enough... hope you don't get any stonechips to spoil that look :)

Now you have me worried about my GTI, should have gone for silver or white?

[Corey_R]

Pfft! Don't be ridiculous! Silver and white are for boring peoples (sorry, no offense to the boring people ;)). Plus, white and silver show stone chips better, get a stone chip on a black car, and you've got dark metal below it anyway!

But yeah - I can understand DracZ not wanting to put paint protection film on that surface, because obviously the clear coat has been buffed down to a mirror, sealed, and waxed. It looks awesome, but in my experience from friends, it's not possible to maintain that for anything other than a show car. It's just that in every day motoring, especially if you drive on highways and in the country, you are GOING to get stone chips and scratches.

For regular people who are happy with the 'factory paint finish', get paint protection film applied asap after delivery, and when you come to sell the car in 7 years, the paint will be as good as new!

[nicandlance]

Excuse my ignorance, but when you get the film applied, do they have to strip the clear coat back, or can (and do), they just apply the film over the showroom finish?
I am considering doing it....
perhaps just to the bonnet (front area). Just depends on price. After all the hail damage, we are out of pocket having to replace our other car which was written off also.

[DracZ]

Excuse my ignorance, but when you get the film applied, do they have to strip the clear coat back, or can (and do), they just apply the film over the showroom finish?
I am considering doing it....
perhaps just to the bonnet (front area). Just depends on price. After all the hail damage, we are out of pocket having to replace our other car which was written off also.

The clear coat is on top of the actual paint, but most detailers will polish the clearcoat to rid it of any imperfections, allowing the depth of paint to shine through etc. Wax further deepens that shine and also adds a further layer of protection to your clearcoat.

In the process of applying the invisible shield however, all wax and paint sealants will have to removed in order for it to properly adhere to the surface. So in effect it goes right on top of the clear coat and nothing more.

IMHO I would still go for a proper detail sans any application of product on top of the clear coat, that way you will still rid yourself of the numerous scratches / swirls that the dealer has lovingly added to your car in their "pre-delivery" detail.

I talked to James from 'Invisible Car Bras' here in Melbourne about a quote for my 118TSI earlier, be happy to forward you the prices via email etc. Just let me know.

[nicandlance]

That would be great! I'll send you my contact details.

[Corey_R]

IMHO I would still go for a proper detail sans any application of product on top of the clear coat, that way you will still rid yourself of the numerous scratches / swirls that the dealer has lovingly added to your car in their "pre-delivery" detail.

I talked to James from 'Invisible Car Bras' here in Melbourne about a quote for my 118TSI earlier, be happy to forward you the prices via email etc. Just let me know.

Yes, this is great advice. To go one step further, since the car has to be 100% perfect before you go sticking film on top of it, I would arrange that the detailer comes to the workshop of the 'Invisisble Car Bras' person on the morning of the installation of the paint protection film.

As part of the process of the PPF being installed, it's the owners responsibility to ensure the car is clean/cleaned on arrival, so getting a car detailer to do it is perfect.

[DracZ]

That would be great! I'll send you my contact details.

Sent the quote over, thanks.

[STV4SYT]

OK, Back to the Pics....

Finally managed to get a clean car, and some nice scenery and have the camera in the car, only took 2000km and i managed to get a couple of shots earlier up outside Kinglake...

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/04/IMG_2140-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/04/IMG_2136-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/04/IMG_2130-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/04/IMG_2127-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/04/IMG_2128-1.jpg

[iBoost]

The car looks great Steve! Makes me want mine even more. Mine will be identical minus the sunroof. Hurry up Tombarra!

[hcvo1]

Sweet looking car, although mine will be in black!

[iVW]

Hi everybody! I just took a few photos of my new 118 TSI Wagon.

Has about 900km on the clock now and has been driving great, loving the VW transition. She's a little beauty!

Had to give up 'Penelo the Peugeot', a 206, to get her, and will take some time in giving her a name, but i feel a great relationship building :)

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/04/IMG_3952-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/04/IMG_3953-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/04/IMG_3954-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/04/IMG_3956-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/04/IMG_3957-1.jpg

I don't think i've seen anyone else on here with a wagon yet so i hope i can give anyone looking at one some information on it if they want! :)

[Orient Express]

This past weekend we took a drive to Monterey and Pebble Beach Ca. Here are some quick iPhone shots of our Mk6 GTI

http://www.gjlenterprise.com/gtimonterey1.jpg

http://www.gjlenterprise.com/gtimonterey2.jpg

http://www.gjlenterprise.com/gtimonterey3.jpg

http://www.gjlenterprise.com/gtimonterey4.jpg

[V6Passat]

ahhhh...dont know if you have noticed...the steering wheel is on the wrong side!!

Ps Nice wheels and car, always loved red cars.

[Orient Express]

ahhhh...dont know if you have noticed...the steering wheel is on the wrong side!!

Yes, that's because it is a northern hemisphere car. Our toilets flush backwards too!

[V6Passat]

Yes, that's because it is a northern hemisphere car. Our toilets flush backwards too!

LOL...you just reminded me about an episode of the Simpsons.....

[Tux]

Hi everybody! I just took a few photos of my new 118 TSI Wagon.

I don't think i've seen anyone else on here with a wagon yet so i hope i can give anyone looking at one some information on it if they want! :)


Nice pix mate. Not my cup of tea but a great looking car none the less...

Mick

[Stump]

Hey guys,

Here's my baby. :P I'm as new to the VW family as well....my very first of their breed.
1300k's in, two and a bit weeks as an owner.....happy as Larry. :cool:

Spent most of yesterday going over it with a fine tooth comb, or a fine micro-fibre cloth might be more accurate.
Wanted her looking it's best for some pics. :)

It's weird...seeing these pics, more so than in person, I realise how much it needs a tint.....:1orglaugh: That'll happen in the next few weeks...

Also, I've been visualising how much to drop the height....Please excuse my very lame attempt at photo-chop/shop....:(
At a guess, I think this would equate to approx 40-50mm....?? Maybe too much for my local roads, but at least with coilovers I have the option to raise it. ;)
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/04/2010gti003avi-1.jpg
As it now sits, stock.
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/04/2010gti003vi-1.jpg

And just a couple more.....
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/04/2010gti005vi-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/04/2010gti007vi-1.jpg

[nicandlance]

VERY nice.......

[phaeton]

Cool pictures :D

Keep them coming ;)

(Love the wagon iVW)

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/04/4084672775_87f306b1d2_b-1.jpg

[AdamD]

Hey guys,
Here's my baby.
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/04/2010gti005vi-1.jpg

Time to lose those plates, mate. That's no MY02 Rex - you've upgraded! ;)

[AdamD]

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/04/4084672775_87f306b1d2_b-1.jpg

I've driven that GTI! (And the CC behind it too, I believe!)

Ah, fond fond memories. ;)

[Stump]

Time to lose those plates, mate. That's no MY02 Rex - you've upgraded! ;)
:slap: :lmfao:Thanks Adam. I'd wondered if someone would pick up on that......:wink: :jumpy:
Yeah, been checking the plate site for better options....they have a couple available which suit it better.
Just need to get around to it before they get snapped up...:sad:

[X-Rated]

Anyone got pics of a Golf Wagon with the Sport Pack?

I'm pleasantly surprised that the Golf wagon doesn't look as bad as I had imagined it would. It is now a possibility to replace my Mk V TDI Sportline. Still haven't seen one with a Sport Pack, and the pics in the brochure on the VWA website aren't a great help....

A

[STV4SYT]

I saw one yesterday with the optional wheel's. Looked not too bad IMO. No pics though.

[Jabba]

Had mine for 3 weeks now and still working my way through the gadget manual !

Wasn't sure about the 18's when I ordered them, but happy I did - I think they complement the black paint really well.

http://j.imagehost.org/view/0337/GTI_FRONT

Still haven't seen that many others on the road yet, but looks like that is going to change in the next couple of months!

Cheers,
Jabba

[kennyc]

Looks good Jabba!

[Corey_R]

That looks great man! Also good to see another 3 door owner :)

[JohnA]

Jabba, looks very nice.
like you i wasn't sure about the 18's either till i saw them on the car. I think it finishes it off nicely

[Christopher]

Looks awesome Jabba. I too will be black with 18's.. Seeing how yours comes up, can't wait until I get mine..

[phaeton]

I've driven that GTI! (And the CC behind it too, I believe!)

Ah, fond fond memories. ;)

Cool got some of the Grey 3dr to.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/04/4498953199_f393631a63_b-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/04/4498953725_c5079c0bf6_b-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/04/4499589952_e0ea2f23b7_b-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/04/4498954235_6a8f6b5d04_b-1.jpg


Anyone got pics of a Golf Wagon with the Sport Pack?

I'm pleasantly surprised that the Golf wagon doesn't look as bad as I had imagined it would. It is now a possibility to replace my Mk V TDI Sportline. Still haven't seen one with a Sport Pack, and the pics in the brochure on the VWA website aren't a great help....

A

Ask & you shall receive ;)

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/04/4498956993_248501b812_b-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/04/4498956469_3d396e3152_b-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/04/4499593818_1fedbfa3d7_b-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/04/4499593128_f6641b8043_b-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/04/4499587128_07d4153c92_b-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/04/4498952721_1cf00527e4_b-1.jpg

[phaeton]

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/04/4499590658_d154a3e06f_b-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/04/4498955973_80baecb19d_b-1.jpg

[trueman]

Too many white cars on the roads imo :)

Oh ok who cares :mad:

[hcvo1]

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/04/4499590658_d154a3e06f_b-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/04/4498955973_80baecb19d_b-1.jpg

Is that a silver GTI behind the wagon? :D

[Mk6 GTI]

Is that a silver GTI behind the wagon? :D

Haha sure is..

Cant miss those fog lights :)

[hcvo1]

Haha sure is..

Cant miss those fog lights :)

and the distinctive red lines across the grill :D

[Mk6 GTI]

and the distinctive red lines across the grill :D

haha there is that aswell yes lol

[hcvo1]

haha there is that aswell yes lol

instantly recognisable... that's why I love them!

[Doug VeeDub]

My 5 door with 18" Detroits in need of a wash. Next to my Datsun 1600 club race car. Amazing how you think the Golf is a small car until you see it next to a "family car" from 1969! The Datto has been lowered obviously but it looks a foot shorter that the Golf!


http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x222/1600turbo/IMG_1039.jpg
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x222/1600turbo/IMG_1036.jpg

[hooba]

Steve McQueen approves of the Datto:cool46:.

[trueman]

I loved those bright orange 1600s......

[kennyc]

Man i saw a white GTI today on my way to work, god it looks good!!

[Mk6 GTI]

Man i saw a white GTI today on my way to work, god it looks good!!

haha yeah they look great!

[kennyc]

haha yeah they look great!

I have yet to see a Carbon steel on the road, only seen em at the dealer.

[Mk6 GTI]

I have yet to see a Carbon steel on the road, only seen em at the dealer.

yeah same.. yet the dealer keeps telling me how popular the colour is??

hehe no complaints though :P

[nicandlance]

Isn't this meant to be a picture thread? :-0
We need more pics! (Don't look at me, I haven't got mine yet!) A call tomorrow hopefully!?

[iBoost]

I've only seen one white GTI on the road and a red one, both with the 18s. They look even better in person than they do in photos I reckon.

[kennyc]

I've only seen one white GTI on the road and a red one, both with the 18s. They look even better in person than they do in photos I reckon.

Yeah the one i saw had the 18s, make me not want the 17s that i have ordered.
I think i will order the 18s in a few months after i put some more money together.

[Mk6 GTI]

I drove past my dealer tonight and thought I'd have a look out the back hoping lights would be on so I could maybe get a glimpse of my car. The lights where on and I took a look in. There were like 4 carbon steel gtis all with 18s. I saw one that had the xenons which I think could be mine.. They look fantastic!

[STV4SYT]

Where at? i do a fair few km's every day in mine.

[Orient Express]

I know that it is fall down under, but spring is definitely in the air here in California.

http://www.gjlenterprise.com/gtifrontdusk.jpg

http://www.gjlenterprise.com/gtirreardusk.jpg

[kennyc]

I know that it is fall down under, but spring is definitely in the air here in California.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/04/gtifrontdusk-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/04/gtirreardusk-1.jpg

There not the same 17s that we get down here are they?
Our 17s look similer to the Detroit's?

[Orient Express]

The US gets the same 17" Detroits that you do. These 17s are from an S3.

[hooba]

^^ Nice wheels.

[themainman]

All,

Just wanted to post a few photos of the new ride. I'm beyond impressed..




http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/04/4540479968_190144a724-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/04/4540479986_a6f142f265-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/04/4540479940_383ae335dd-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/04/4539846321_0ace92f710-1.jpg

[triode12]

Congralutations.

Where was that taken in Sydney?

[MurphyTheElf]

Very very pretty - but somebody stole two of your doors. :P

[iBoost]

Looks great man! What are you most impressed with so far?

[team_v]

Congralutations.

Where was that taken in Sydney?

Looks like Canberra to me.

[themainman]

Looks great man! What are you most impressed with so far?

Well, I took a risk on the DSG... and it's probably the best feature! The performance just blows my previous ride away, which was an APR Stage 1 A3 Audi 1.8T.

[Kwoka]

Loving the candy white! Can't wait to get mine. Also where'd you take the picture? The place looks nice.

Edit: Oops just read someone already asked the question.

[hooba]

Lake Burley Griffin in Canberra, that's the High Court and the National Library in the background. Nice pics, great looking car.

[Zaul]

My old home town never looked so good! Great pics.

[elisiX]

Cool got some of the Grey 3dr to.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/04/4498953199_f393631a63_b-1.jpg


Well that's one way to get rid of the big ugly plate holder...

But it leaves gaping holes in your bumper!

[Corey_R]

But the holes are plugged with the two black plastic caps which cover the screws on the original ugly holder. I think that picture looks HEAPS better than if the holder were there!

[elisiX]

Ah I didnt notice the plugs. I thought they were just holes.

I agree - with plugs its worthwhile.

Now where would you source these plugs that fit?

[AdamD]

But the holes are plugged with the two black plastic caps which cover the screws on the original ugly holder. I think that picture looks HEAPS better than if the holder were there!

Trouble is, it looks like they've drilled holes into the bumper to mount the plate using the plate's top mounting holes. As a result, the plate appears tilted upwards at an odd angle.

I've bought (and received) a plate from Lakin plates that's designed to fit over the front bracket and cover the stock plate holes... now I'm wondering if it wouldn't have been better to get a custom bracket made up to mount directly to the bumper instead. Oh well, I could always do that... I'll see how the car looks when the bracket I've purchased is mounted, when the car arrives in a few weeks.

Edit: I wonder if the bumper's holes (that mount the stock bracket) are in the same position as the plate holes on the stock bracket? I doubt it, but hey, if I'm lucky, my Lakin bracket might fit to the bumper directly as-is. Anyone who has removed their stock bracket care to comment?

[AdamD]

Now where would you source these plugs that fit?

As per what Corey said:


...two black plastic caps which cover the screws on the original ugly holder...

So my guess is they come free with the car. ;)

[elisiX]

I think your guess would be wrong.

The dealers have made it clear to me whenever i've asked that the plate holder will not be removed.

Now the client of this dealership might have got someone more accommodating who has taken off the plate holder and sourced the black hole caps.

But I doubt this will be a common occurrence or offered to customers.

[Corey_R]

I can confirm that the 'black plugs' are the plugs from the original ugly plate holder. You won't need to source these from anywhere as they come with the car.
There is another member that has alread performed this modification and confirmed this. (I've just done my 2nd 14 hour day at work in a row, so I can't be bothered trying to find it now, so just take my word!)

As for the plate not sitting correctly and tilting upwards at an odd angle, that can be resolved by placing a rubber washer behind the plate (or plate cover) so that it sits flat on the car.

[elisiX]

Great. So I should have no reservations with ordering black euro plates because I can simply take them off, remove the plate holder and use the plugs (with some washers) to fit my slim line black euro front plate. Corey for attention to detail and knowledge is bloody nuts brother. Keep it up.

:D

[noowve]

Seems like this thread is more talk then pictures.. please only input text if there are pictures..

[themainman]

A few more...

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/04/4552678717_32ca65b166-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/04/4552678071_18b7870490-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/04/4553316268_5163a60e54-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/04/4552677905_b6cedbef78-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/04/4553316104_6bfd07c24f-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/04/4552677797_7c64f302ab-1.jpg

[Brendan_A]

Very nice mate! My Bro has one coming the same as your GTI.

[galtaforce]

I finally got a chance to take a couple of quick snaps. Not portrait quality but they'll do for now.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/04/4553688226_af001563ba_o-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/04/4553050475_9c8c8316cf_o-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/04/4553690046_aaa870f5f6_o-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/04/4553690714_513ef8e3d5_o-1.jpg

[gv-dub]

Great pics. I have ordered a white GTI and at times wondered if I've made the right choice, but when you see photo's like this....:-)

[hooba]

http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kr16nlwaOF1qze7vpo1_500.jpg

[paulcito]

Here's mine - more to follow
http://users.tpg.com.au/sekpaul/IMG_8984x.jpg

[paulcito]

Try again ...
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/04/IMG_8489x-1.jpg

[Corey_R]

You need to get those rims painted paulcito :)

[elisiX]

I see you have also modded your plate paulcito.

Did the dealer do this for you? If so, which dealer?

EDIT -- actually I cant even see the holes?!

[paulcito]

I see you have also modded your plate paulcito.

Did the dealer do this for you? If so, which dealer?

EDIT -- actually I cant even see the holes?!

Hi
It was Barlowworld Mascot
(Unfortunately) there are holes for the screws.

Rgds

[elisiX]

Read back a few pages. You can fit rubber plugs.

It seems they are the ones off the plate they removed.

Might be something you can get from Clark rubber etc.

ps. I cant see the holes in that picture? (also - you can fix your slanted plate by using washers to flatten it against the bumper)

[Corey_R]

That's a good point. I can't see the holes in that picture either. Did you photoshop out the holes?

[elisiX]

So I am not nuts.

The plot thickens.. :D

[paulcito]

Yes - photoshoped.

The 2 holes that come with the plate do not align with the 2 holes on the GTI's bumper (the plate's holes are narrower)
The dealer had to drill 2 new holes on the plate and fitted rubber plugs.
However there was nothing they could do to the 2 original (plate) holes.
Will post a photo later

Rgds

[elisiX]

I'm sure we could find something from Bunnings/Clark rubber etc.

[Christopher]

Some quick iPhone pictures... I'll upload so better shots using an actual camera soon...

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/05/IMG_0080-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/05/IMG_0078-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/05/IMG_0076-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/05/IMG_0077-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/05/IMG_0081-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/05/IMG_0083-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/05/IMG_0082-1.jpg

[kennyc]

Wow, black does look good with the 18's.
Ill put some up on Sunday, have to freekn clean it again. God i hate the wind and winter!!

[hcvo1]

I can see you in one of the photos :P

[Christopher]

Mmmm, nice and shiney!! hahaha..

[kennyc]

Guys here are some quick shots of my car:

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/05/side-2.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/05/IMG_1037-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/05/IMG_1024-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/05/front-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/05/IMG_1022-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/05/back-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/05/IMG_1028-1.jpg

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[hcvo1]

Nice Kenny, Nice... can't wait till mine gets here... ETA end June/Early July...

[BBP]

Why are there two versions of the RCD510? The buttons are different on this car to what's in most/photos in the VW brochure ....

[hcvo1]

Why are there two versions of the RCD510? The buttons are different on this car to what's in most/photos in the VW brochure ....

Is it because it is the RNS510 not the RCD510. The RNS510 has 4 buttons on each side while the RCD has 3 on each

[kennyc]

Why are there two versions of the RCD510? The buttons are different on this car to what's in most/photos in the VW brochure ....

I have the RCD 510 (no sat nav), the RNS 510 has sat nav

[nicandlance]

VERY nice Kennyc, I like it a lot!

[AdamD]

Why are there two versions of the RCD510? The buttons are different on this car to what's in most/photos in the VW brochure ....

There are actually three versions as described in the manual for the RCD 510.

These new buttons (as on kennyc's car) are the new version C, without dedicated buttons for features that generally don't work in Australia (eg TP), and with separate buttons for AM and FM. I expect that all new RCD 510s delivered to au should be of this type.


Is it because it is the RNS510 not the RCD510. The RNS510 has 4 buttons on each side while the RCD has 3 on each

I believe BBP is (correctly) referring to variations in the specific button labels/actions, rather than the number of buttons. ;)

[kennyc]

Thanks hcvo1 and Nic.
I too like it a lot!

Fantastic car!!

[BBP]

Is it because it is the RNS510 not the RCD510. The RNS510 has 4 buttons on each side while the RCD has 3 on each

?????????????

Kenny's is not the RNS510.

[BBP]

There are actually three versions as described in the manual for the RCD 510.

These new buttons (as on kennyc's car) are the new version C, without dedicated buttons for features that generally don't work in Australia (eg TP), and with separate buttons for AM and FM. I expect that all new RCD 510s delivered to au should be of this type.



I believe BBP is (correctly) referring to variations in the specific button labels/actions, rather than the number of buttons. ;)


That makes sense. Thanks.