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Re: New GTI Owner
Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2011 7:37 pm
by NeilMcConville
Oh i thought you where changing to whole wheel :L I want a new steering wheel :/
Re: New GTI Owner
Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2011 8:15 pm
by POLOGTI2011
tt509 wrote:POLOGTI2011 wrote:How do you get the auto locking feature to work dude?!
did mine with vag com mate
How do you do this? Need a computer or something lol?
Re: New GTI Owner
Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2011 8:21 pm
by SteveP
You need a computer and a special cable, have a look at the Ross Tech website.
Otherwise depending on where you are I am sure other members with the cable will be happy to help for beer tokens

Re: New GTI Owner
Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2011 8:32 pm
by POLOGTI2011
SteveP wrote:You need a computer and a special cable, have a look at the Ross Tech website.
Otherwise depending on where you are I am sure other members with the cable will be happy to help for beer tokens

Aghh I see would VW do it? Anyone in the east of England with this stuff haha?
Re: New GTI Owner
Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2011 9:44 pm
by SteveP
Well I am in Northamptonshire so probably not much help.
Re: New GTI Owner
Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2011 11:07 pm
by Hurdy
SteveP wrote:Hurdy wrote:Welcome Steve - what a great surprise

Thanks John, when does yours land?
About 6 weeks time. It's just gone into the Container ship black hole.

Re: New GTI Owner
Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2011 3:04 pm
by POLOGTI2011
SteveP wrote:Well I am in Northamptonshire so probably not much help.
Would VW do it?
Re: New GTI Owner
Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2011 3:20 pm
by SteveP
Some will and some won't TBH, and most will charge.
Re: New GTI Owner
Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2011 5:54 pm
by big_amir
SteveP wrote:NeilMcConville wrote:What you gonna do with your old steering wheel?
I am only changing the buttons, for wheels that already have the paddles you only need to swap these bits over plus a small control module in the base of the wheel.
Hi Steve, What part numbers do you need for the multifunction buttons?
Re: New GTI Owner
Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2011 7:47 pm
by SteveP
big_amir wrote:SteveP wrote:NeilMcConville wrote:What you gonna do with your old steering wheel?
I am only changing the buttons, for wheels that already have the paddles you only need to swap these bits over plus a small control module in the base of the wheel.
Hi Steve, What part numbers do you need for the multifunction buttons?
I will confirm once mine arrive later this week and have fitted them

Re: New GTI Owner
Posted: Sun Oct 23, 2011 9:15 pm
by SteveP
Been a busy few weeks at home but finally got chance to get some upgrades on the new GTI.
First up was a trip to Revo HQ in Daventry for a stage 1 remap, this has been on a few weeks and I have been massively impressed with the performance increase and the drivability of the file. Combined with some new NGK BKR7EIX plugs to help prevent misfires.
Next up was a prototype/development ITG filter that was installed on Friday
Has made a noticeable difference and a surprising amount of induction noise for a closed filter
Then off to KPM for a brew and some H&R Springs, went for the version with the extra drop (better pics to follow)
More parts are also on the way to sharpen up the handling some more

Re: New GTI Owner
Posted: Sun Oct 23, 2011 9:23 pm
by vRSy
Its like deja vu seeing this thread steve
I do hate you GTI boys, your interior is so much nicer than my Fabia
Re: New GTI Owner
Posted: Sun Oct 23, 2011 9:24 pm
by jonnymoore
are they the H&R 35/55mm lowering springs?
Re: New GTI Owner
Posted: Sun Oct 23, 2011 9:27 pm
by SteveP
jonnymoore wrote:are they the H&R 35/55mm lowering springs?
Yep they sure are.
Re: New GTI Owner
Posted: Sun Oct 23, 2011 9:30 pm
by jonnymoore
thought so, cars looking really good

i have a set sitting in my boot, but mines not a gti, but i hope they lower mine as much as yours.