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Title: My new GTD arrives (pre collection images)
Post by: Norbreck21a on September 04, 2013, 04:10:19 pm
I promised a while ago that I would post some images up when my new GTD arrived. Well it arrived this morning and I just popped up to the dealer to look at it. Not collecting for about a week (due to work commitments), but thought it rude not to post some photos, although most still have the transport sheets in place.

(note I posted this over on another forum (cough), so those of you that have viewed that thread - apologies for the duplication  :grin:)

And I've got Bridgestone's not Dunlop's  :smiley:

Totally in love with it and can't wait (sorry went a bit mad with the photos so apologies).............

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Title: Re: My new GTD arrives (pre collection images)
Post by: ConeKiller on September 04, 2013, 04:14:17 pm
Really nice that! Bet you are itching to collect it!

What are the electrics going in to the spare wheel for?
Title: Re: My new GTD arrives (pre collection images)
Post by: sub39h on September 04, 2013, 04:16:52 pm
Quote from: ConeKiller on September 04, 2013, 04:14:17 pm
Really nice that! Bet you are itching to collect it!

What are the electrics going in to the spare wheel for?

was wondering exactly the same thing...
Title: Re: My new GTD arrives (pre collection images)
Post by: Tortaruga on September 04, 2013, 04:18:53 pm
x2.

Something to do with the Dynaudio? :confused:
Title: Re: My new GTD arrives (pre collection images)
Post by: Scottymon on September 04, 2013, 04:33:16 pm
Sweet ride :party:

Surely any Audio connection would have gone underneath the sparewheel...  intrigued.
Title: Re: My new GTD arrives (pre collection images)
Post by: mortygttdi on September 04, 2013, 04:37:03 pm
 :happy2: that looks special does that Andrew bet you can't wait

Looks like some sort of bass speaker like the Audis Bose system?? You can just make out the DynAudio on the wheel cover
Title: Re: My new GTD arrives (pre collection images)
Post by: Norbreck21a on September 04, 2013, 05:11:44 pm
thanks guys, yep it's the sub-woofer mounted in the spare wheel, with a juicy 400w amp under the passenger seat, part of the specced Dynaudio package.

the sub sits on top of the spare wheel and uses it as a resonance chamber, so is screwed down from above by the big plastic nut. Obviously if you get a flat and need to remove the space saver spare, then the sub needs to be removed and the yellow connector is a quick release connector, for quick removal of the sub.
Title: Re: My new GTD arrives (pre collection images)
Post by: garrardrj on September 04, 2013, 05:38:05 pm
Why No Leather Seats ? I have never liked full leather either  :smiley:
Title: Re: My new GTD arrives (pre collection images)
Post by: rdfcpete on September 04, 2013, 06:32:46 pm
Looks good from here even though I'd have gone for the Grey personally  :happy2:
Interior is MEGA clean  :laugh:

Are they VW's updated Charlaston design or replacement?
Title: Re: My new GTD arrives (pre collection images)
Post by: Kregiel on September 04, 2013, 06:56:50 pm
lovely car! never ever leather for me! cold in winter and hot in summer!

Paul
Title: Re: My new GTD arrives (pre collection images)
Post by: doylebros on September 04, 2013, 07:56:36 pm
Very nice vehicle indeed - this is worth a read.


http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/volkswagen/golf/65835/volkswagen-golf-gti-vs-gtd-video-review
Title: Re: My new GTD arrives (pre collection images)
Post by: scopes on September 04, 2013, 08:29:45 pm
 :congrats: :congrats: :congrats:

Looks klass mate, I'm sure you cant wait...

not much left to get fitted, you must have went crazy with the options list  :notworthy:

Title: Re: My new GTD arrives (pre collection images)
Post by: DRM92 on September 04, 2013, 09:11:21 pm
Looks so nice and clean - Love the interior, improved from the mk6 imo
Title: Re: My new GTD arrives (pre collection images)
Post by: Norbreck21a on September 04, 2013, 10:24:57 pm
Cheers guys. As to options, I added a few but the GTI / GTD is very well equipped as standard (as it should be for the price).

I added the following:

DSG Gearbox
Park Assist (was such a cheap option why not)
Discover Navigation Pro
Winter pack
High beam assist
Adaptive chassis control
Dynaudio sound pack
Reversing camera
Keyless entry with Start / Stop button

Standard features (over and above those you expect) are

Xenon headlights with static cornering function
Dual Zone climate control
18" Negaro Alloys
Radar guided cruise control with speed limiter and front emergency collision avoidance.
Parking sensors front and rear
Colour DIS display
Multifunction steering wheel
Adjustable height boot floor
Driver profile selection
Ambient lighting including the doors and handles.
Electrically folding wing mirrors with puddle lights.
Full Bluetooth connection
LED front fog lights
Title: Re: My new GTD arrives (pre collection images)
Post by: rich83 on September 04, 2013, 11:50:06 pm
Looks nice. Not sure i could live with those wheels tho, they would be fu**** in no time.

What does TrA90% mean?

Sub in the sparewheel..... what the hell are they doing !!! whatever will they think of next!  :signLOL:
Title: Re: My new GTD arrives (pre collection images)
Post by: Russ_leeds on September 05, 2013, 12:34:22 am
Looks really really well mate  :happy2:
Title: Re: My new GTD arrives (pre collection images)
Post by: Norbreck21a on September 05, 2013, 08:00:02 am
Quote from: richwig83 on September 04, 2013, 11:50:06 pm
Looks nice. Not sure i could live with those wheels tho, they would be fu**** in no time.

What does TrA90% mean?


I'll guess I'm going to have to be very careful with the wheels.

TRA90% means "transport mode", battery 90% charged. Transport mode, disables nearly all non essential electrical systems, (infotainment, climate, some exterior lights, rear camera, bluetooth etc) as well as limits the engine speed (presumably to avoid the guys at the docks taking the cars for a "spin" ?)
Title: Re: My new GTD arrives (pre collection images)
Post by: Biano44 on September 06, 2013, 06:51:59 pm
That looks awesome........!
Title: Re: My new GTD arrives (pre collection images)
Post by: jbc on September 06, 2013, 07:37:03 pm
Quote from: Norbreck21a on September 04, 2013, 05:11:44 pm
thanks guys, yep it's the sub-woofer mounted in the spare wheel, with a juicy 400w amp under the passenger seat, part of the specced Dynaudio package.

the sub sits on top of the spare wheel and uses it as a resonance chamber, so is screwed down from above by the big plastic nut. Obviously if you get a flat and need to remove the space saver spare, then the sub needs to be removed and the yellow connector is a quick release connector, for quick removal of the sub.

These Germans are far too clever - using the spare wheel well as a resonance chamber with the wheel still in it!!

Love the car, exactly the spec and colour I'd go for if i could justify the cost of swapping from my mk6 gtd.
Title: Re: My new GTD arrives (pre collection images)
Post by: Hurdy on September 06, 2013, 07:44:12 pm
Very sweet new motor there :happy2:

Let us all know how she feels once you get a chance to drive her properly.
Title: Re: Re: My new GTD arrives (pre collection images)
Post by: torque777 on September 06, 2013, 08:19:50 pm
Love these ...take it ..it brakes a wheel in corner to aid handling ...ment to be really well composed car

sent using my own fingers
Title: Re: Re: My new GTD arrives (pre collection images)
Post by: Scottymon on September 06, 2013, 08:35:27 pm
Quote from: torque777 on September 06, 2013, 08:19:50 pm
Love these ...take it ..it brakes a wheel in corner to aid handling ...ment to be really well composed car

sent using my own fingers

Is that just like ESP or an advanced system like the Electric SLS?
Title: Re: Re: My new GTD arrives (pre collection images)
Post by: torque777 on September 06, 2013, 09:28:43 pm
It's some sort of advanced chassis control I think

sent using my own fingers
Title: Re: My new GTD arrives (pre collection images)
Post by: ARV_90 on September 06, 2013, 11:52:44 pm
Very nice... Lucky boy  :smiley: