Who owns a Golf GTD / GTI / R?

Andybtsn · 31 May 2021 at 09:39

Guys, I disconnected the battery, disconnected drivers airbag, plugged back in, battery back on and the drivers airbag error is shown even after driving for a while. Do I need a dealer to reset something?

MrRockliffe · 31 May 2021 at 09:44

Andybtsn said:
Guys, I disconnected the battery, disconnected drivers airbag, plugged back in, battery back on and the drivers airbag error is shown even after driving for a while. Do I need a dealer to reset something?

Until I read the rest of your post, I was going to suggest driving it for a few mins

Did turning the ignition off after driving and then back on do anything?

Andybtsn · 31 May 2021 at 10:34

MrRockliffe said:
Until I read the rest of your post, I was going to suggest driving it for a few mins

Did turning the ignition off after driving and then back on do anything?

Unfortunately not. Reading online seems a common issue unfortunately, might need to find someone with obd reader or something to clear it

MrRockliffe · 31 May 2021 at 10:57

Andybtsn said:
Unfortunately not. Reading online seems a common issue unfortunately, might need to find someone with obd reader or something to clear it

If you need a USB one I can send you one in the post - I’ll check the model number for you and we can see if it’ll work

Andybtsn · 31 May 2021 at 11:43

MrRockliffe said:
If you need a USB one I can send you one in the post - I’ll check the model number for you and we can see if it’ll work

Brill. I haven’t looked into it tbh, is it just software on a laptop? I used a phone app on my old bmw with a Bluetooth adapter and it worked great. Thanks mate

MrRockliffe · 31 May 2021 at 12:17

Andybtsn said:
Brill. I haven’t looked into it tbh, is it just software on a laptop? I used a phone app on my old bmw with a Bluetooth adapter and it worked great. Thanks mate

I haven’t used it on a VW, but on my Ford there’s some software for a windows laptop

Looks like on VWs there’s an app for Android:

https://obdeleven.com/en/

Hence the USB one wouldn’t be compatible

V_R · 8 Jun 2021 at 10:18

Any Mk7.5 owners here? What is the sound system like? Is there not a Dynaudio, or equivalent for the 7.5? I know the used market is strong at the moment but the prices of Mk7's is going mad. Might as well look at a 7.5.

If I'm looking at 7's PP and Dynaudio are my two must haves really.

MrRockliffe · 8 Jun 2021 at 11:01

V_R said:
Any Mk7.5 owners here? What is the sound system like? Is there not a Dynaudio, or equivalent for the 7.5? I know the used market is strong at the moment but the prices of Mk7's is going mad. Might as well look at a 7.5.

If I'm looking at 7's PP and Dynaudio are my two must haves really.

Yes, there’s a Dynaudio option for the 7.5, but it’s quite rare and demands a premium from my research.

I suspect due to the high number of leases that were taken out with base level equipment

layte · 8 Jun 2021 at 11:10

V_R said:
Any Mk7.5 owners here? What is the sound system like? Is there not a Dynaudio, or equivalent for the 7.5? I know the used market is strong at the moment but the prices of Mk7's is going mad. Might as well look at a 7.5.

If I'm looking at 7's PP and Dynaudio are my two must haves really.

I had Dynaudio in my 7.5 R, along with all the other options missing from lease specials.

V_R · 8 Jun 2021 at 12:59

MrRockliffe said:
Yes, there’s a Dynaudio option for the 7.5, but it’s quite rare and demands a premium from my research.

Well it is an option extra, but yeah shame its not more popular!

I think I've found one or two 7.5's with it...

mjt · 8 Jun 2021 at 14:05

Standard audio setup in my Mk7 Golf was rather underwhelming.

V_R · 8 Jun 2021 at 14:43

Yeah and that's why I'm only after cars with Dynaudio. Just a shame it limits the options so much.

Gilbert89 · 8 Jun 2021 at 21:20

I find the audio in my Golf rather poor which I did expect in comparison with my previous car which had specced Bang & Olufsen audio but I did not expect a MK6 Polo to have considerably better audio.

Suppose newer tech vs the ancient Golf (In some areas) despite it being MK7.5

dessimpson · 10 Jun 2021 at 17:45

I find the standard audio in my 7.5 ok.

Insomniak · 12 Jun 2021 at 12:23

I had a 7.5 GTD with Dynaudio and it was excellent. I now have the Mk8 GTD with Harmon Kardon and the sound quality is fantastic. It's a must have option in my opinion.

mjt · 12 Jun 2021 at 15:25

Insomniak said:
I had a 7.5 GTD with Dynaudio and it was excellent. I now have the Mk8 GTD with Harmon Kardon and the sound quality is fantastic. It's a must have option in my opinion.

How are you getting on with the lack of buttons?

arcanoth · 14 Jun 2021 at 17:11

Yeah I'm curious to know how the lack of buttons works out in real life - I feel like it's a deal breaker for me.

shiver · 14 Jun 2021 at 18:26

Seems to be the biggest negative that most reviewers have remarked on for sure.

nemtizz · 14 Jun 2021 at 21:29

Took this to R-Tech recently (Stage 1) and they've completely transformed the car. Pre-cat delete and Revo intake the only perfomance mods so far. Back for all the torque soon. :cool:

savagesam117 · 14 Jun 2021 at 22:17

I've got a 3 door 16v GTi.

I've got all the best factory features; Rev counter, MPG readout, temperature gauge, electric windows, sunroof, rear disc brakes.

Oh, it also is half built, did I mention that?