2012 changes ............. BW22 model year 2012 MY12

[MEZZA22]

Regarding the ESP issue,I think its each to their own,if you look at cars like the Megane 250 or Clio Cup,not what you would consider
in any way dangerous,but they are more shall we say "throttle adjustable" with their ESP systems switched off,than a GTi or Scirroco,which is probably why VW have responded.For those not into this kind of thing,you can continue to leave your ESP buttons
switched on,however with previous cars of mine,including a couple of Pumas,Focus ST170, and one of the last 205 GTi 1.9's,the opportunity to just get the back end to step out slightly before catching it with a bit of opposite lock on my favourite open 2nd/3rd gear corners with a polished surface by braking into the bend (especially with low surface temperatures)is not possible with the Golf as the ESP just cuts in and brakes individual wheels,even with it switched off,and thus spoiling the fun !!

[Snoopy]

Your brave with a 205 1.9 The 1.4 XS/XT was fine doing that but the 1.9 was so stiff it just snapped and tried to kill you.

[Saint Steve]

Correct, and knock 10k off the asking price while your doing more cost savings vw

Thats never going to happen when you can pay 15K for a fiesta. If you want cheap buy Korean.

I have already 

[ajmoir36]

I personally wouldn't turn it off, I think it saved me and my GTD the other day.  I came over a hill to find in the two wheel tracks (where the wheels run) two dead badgers all nicely plump and ready to cause chaos, to front bumper suspension, e.t.c.  Managed to swerve so that one of them passed underneath.  This was all at 70 on a dual carriageway in the dark.  Fortunatly no one around i.e. could swerve to use the outer lane and no loss of control.  The GTD actually felt well planted at that point.  I have to say the heart was pounding. Thanks ESP.

[evo1986]

Golf GTI ordering restriction: 19-inch Glendale alloys
23 May 11
0682-11
   
Optional 19-inch Glendale alloys cannot be ordered in conjuction with a sunroof on Golf GTI because of a weight restriction on the model's front axle.
 
The brochure and price list will be updated at the next reprint. Volkswagen.co.uk will be updated by the end of May.

[am1w]

Golf GTI ordering restriction: 19-inch Glendale alloys
23 May 11
0682-11
Optional 19-inch Glendale alloys cannot be ordered in conjuction with a sunroof on Golf GTI because of a weight restriction on the model's front axle.
The brochure and price list will be updated at the next reprint. Volkswagen.co.uk will be updated by the end of May.

How quaint! Knew the sunroof was a heavy useless fcuker. 

[Jimmymature]

Golf GTI ordering restriction: 19-inch Glendale alloys
23 May 11
0682-11
   
Optional 19-inch Glendale alloys cannot be ordered in conjuction with a sunroof on Golf GTI because of a weight restriction on the model's front axle.
 
The brochure and price list will be updated at the next reprint. Volkswagen.co.uk will be updated by the end of May.

Does that mean that anyone with a sun roof who has fitted aftermarket 19" wheels is playing with fire?



Jim

[am1w]

Does that mean that anyone with a sun roof who has fitted aftermarket 19" wheels is playing with fire?
Jim

Jim, start a new thread about this. It will go down a treat. 

[Exonian]

There will also be a warning sticker on the dash if you spec Glendales: Don't give lifts to fat birds.......

[Snoopy]

Golf GTI ordering restriction: 19-inch Glendale alloys
23 May 11
0682-11
Optional 19-inch Glendale alloys cannot be ordered in conjuction with a sunroof on Golf GTI because of a weight restriction on the model's front axle.
The brochure and price list will be updated at the next reprint. Volkswagen.co.uk will be updated by the end of May.

How quaint! Knew the sunroof was a heavy useless fcuker. 

Not as much as your wheels