The Mega Mk7 Golf GTI/GTD/R thread

wetoutside19

wetoutside19 wrote: »

I think I remember you saying your daily drive is an old car(as in greater than 10yrs old)

If so garages are not recommended for your type as domestic garages are too small to allow air circulate, so you parking your car each evening when wet or even damp is not good over a prolonged period of time. An alternative is to ventilate your garage (heaters / dehumidifier) but doubt it would be worth it in your case as running costs high.

I’ve seen this advice before being directed towards those who have older cars and hold onto them for long periods of time, for those holding onto a newish car for a few years it’s not really a worry.

I’ve never heard this and I wouldn’t be in agreement. A vehicle kept inside will always be better than one out in the elements. Can’t wait to be parking inside every evening to be honest not just for the fact it’s better for the car but also not getting in and out of the car in the rain etc.

Garage will be the max permitted by planning too, I’d plan to be able to keep 3 cars in it along with storage space.

Muppet Man

Lance Tall Beagle wrote: »

....Garage will be the max permitted by planning too, I’d plan to be able to keep 3 cars in it along with storage space.

Just curious - what is the max size they will allow... I guess its different by area?

theintern

TitianGerm wrote: »

I have the bench out since last Saturday and it's fully dried now but badly stained so I need to clean it.

How much did the mechanic charge you? I might send it to mine once I know the water is coming from the vent.

I think they charged me about 2 hours labour.

JoeA3

Muppet Man wrote: »

Just curious - what is the max size they will allow... I guess its different by area?

I think it's 60 sq/m typically, but yeah it probably varies from one planning authority to another. 30-40 sq/m is more typical for a domestic house... 60 is absolutely massive and you'd want some serious justification for it.

The planners generally very much dislike a "I'll build it as big as I can get away with" attitude and quite rightly so imo. They put a big emphasis these days on enforcing new builds to be "sympathetic" to their surroundings. Again location dependant, but McMansion applicants need not bother applying. If you do, expect outright refusal at worst, or "redesign it please" at best.

wetoutside19

JoeA3 wrote: »

I think it's 60 sq/m typically, but yeah it probably varies from one planning authority to another. 30-40 sq/m is more typical for a domestic house... 60 is absolutely massive and you'd want some serious justification for it.

The planners generally very much dislike a "I'll build it as big as I can get away with" attitude and quite rightly so imo. They put a big emphasis these days on enforcing new builds to be "sympathetic" to their surroundings. Again location dependant, but McMansion applicants need not bother applying. If you do, expect outright refusal at worst, or "redesign it please" at best.

That is definitely the case in my area and Im rural too.

Although it is Nox who we are talking about so its generally a case of taking what he posts and divide by 3 to get the truth so it would get you back to a 60 sq/m garage.

Muppet Man

Muppet Man wrote: »

Just curious - what is the max size they will allow... I guess its different by area?

It's 60 sq/m according to my architect. I wanted at least 80 sq/m and ideally bigger but he said I wont get planning. I'm still debating not putting in planning for it with the house and just building what I want again once the house is built and signed off.

JoeA3 wrote: »

I think it's 60 sq/m typically, but yeah it probably varies from one planning authority to another. 30-40 sq/m is more typical for a domestic house... 60 is absolutely massive and you'd want some serious justification for it.

My architect has designed a few houses for friends of mine and he puts in a 60 sq/m garage as his standard no one had it questioned during planning. Personally I don't consider 60 sq/m massive by any means.

JoeA3 wrote: »

The planners generally very much dislike a "I'll build it as big as I can get away with" attitude and quite rightly so imo. They put a big emphasis these days on enforcing new builds to be "sympathetic" to their surroundings. Again location dependant, but McMansion applicants need not bother applying. If you do, expect outright refusal at worst, or "redesign it please" at best.

I detest the term McMansion personally, it's really a begrudgery term when used by most imo (not saying you are using it in that way). I'm about to put in a planning application for the house at just over 3000 sq/ft (280 sq/m) which many would consider big my very experience architect has not highlighted any concerns in relation to size.

JoeA3

You're nothing if not consistent Nox, my good god lol. 3000 sq foot, 80 sq/m garages.... JP McManus must live next door!

hooch-85

JoeA3 wrote: »

You're nothing if not consistent Nox, my good god lol. 3000 sq foot, 80 sq/m garages.... JP McManus must live next door!

I don't know what he is posting in this thread for, sure Golf's are only for peasants like me and you Joe:P

wetoutside19

JoeA3 wrote: »

You're nothing if not consistent Nox, my good god lol. 3000 sq foot, 80 sq/m garages.... JP McManus must live next door!

you need to, take this

Lance Tall Beagle wrote: »

I'm about to put in a planning application for the house at just over 3000 sq/ft (280 sq/m) which many would consider big my very experience architect has not highlighted any concerns in relation to size.

Apply this

wetoutside19 wrote: »

Although it is Nox who we are talking about so its generally a case of taking what he posts and divide by 3 to get the truth so it would get you back to a 60 sq/m garage.

= Nox is building a 1000 sq/ft house

drunkmonkey

What's the max height you can go, would like to be able to fit in a boat sometime, need to build one in the next few months.

hooch-85

hooch-85 wrote: »

I don't know what he is posting in this thread for, sure Golf's are only for peasants like me and you Joe:P

Well I have a Gti, and an R is very likely to be my next car this was just a slight aside about garages really for housing the cars.

camanstar

Re changing out Vents, think the mechanic did them for €50 or something like that. He was sick of seeing my Car by that stage....

un5byh7sqpd2x0

Here are the requirements regarding sheds, and planning exemptions:

1. No structure you build should be constructed or placed forward of the front wall of the house.
2. Any structure(s) built within the curtilage (land surrounding, such as garden or driveway) of a house must not exceed 25 square metres in area. This means 25 square metres is the maximum area allowed, either in a single building or collectively (such as a shed and a garage).
3. The structure must not reduce the amount of private, open space reserved exclusively for the use of the occupants of the house to the rear or to the side of the house to less than 25 square metres. This means that at least 25 square metres of outside/garden space must remain after construction.
4. The external finishes of any new structure (shed, garage, storage) and its roof covering must conform to those of the house.
5. The height of the structure must not exceed 3 metres, or 4 metres if it has a tiled/slated pitched roof.
6. The structure must not be used for human habitation or keeping livestock/animals.

drunkmonkey

That's if you don't want to go for planning permission, that's a big garden shed not a proper car garage.

2manytonys

Hey there TitianGerm.
In relation to the water in the spare wheel well, judging from what you've said and the picture you posted of the inside of the wheel arch I'm fairly sure the leak is coming from the vent behind the bumper.
I had the same issue 2 weeks ago on my 2014 gti with the water coming in from the left hand air vent. The rubber seal around the vent goes hard and the vent becomes ever so slightly lose which allows water to pool up behind it on the inside, this then spills over into the spare wheel well. It is a know issue with the mk7 golfs.
The bad news is that the rear bumper needs to be removed to replace them but the good news is that it isn't actually as bad as it first seems although it is a bit daunting if you've never removed it before.
Four torx screws behind each rear wheel and approx torx 6 screws underneath the bumper hold it to the frame.Remove all of these including the plastic clips which are part of the screws on the underneath, get yourself a good set of hard plastic trim tools and carefully and slowly separate the bumper from the wing panel on each side working towards the middle from each side and then you can wiggle the bumper off.
There are a couple helpful videos on youtube showing how to do - goggle mk7 towbar install, sorry I'm unable to post links or photos of my bumper removed as I'm a newbie.
The new vents cost me approx 28 euro from Frank Keane VW and I would strongly advise replacing both of them while your at it.
Also make sure they have in stock before you begin!
Once the bumper is removed the vents simply pop out and new ones pop in, just be careful not to dent or bend the metal panel around where the vent sits into when removing it as if its not straight when fitting in new ones it can interfere with a proper seal being made. Once the new vents are in check they are tight fit and you are not able to wiggle them at all this ensures you will have a good seal.
Then reattach the bumper in the reverse way you took it off by working from the center out to each rear wing gently pushing it into its plastic clips and then refitting the screws and you're good to go.
Finally in relation to the drain straw behind the boot handle perishing and giving issues (another known problem with mk7 golfs) , my one also needed to be replaced as the rubber grommet had perished and the end of the straw had slipped inside the tail gate causing water to drain inside the tail gate rather then outside it ,but this was a separate issue not the main cause of the water in the wheel well but I also replaced for good measure ( replacement part approx only 7 euro and process involves removing trim from inside of tail gate which again is not as hard as it sounds and more videos on youtube showing how its done)
Anyways thought I'd share my experience with the annoying "water in spare wheel well issue "and hope some of it might help!

dastardly00

Frederick Yellow Headhunter wrote: »

On a similar vein as the past few pages... Anyone able to recommend a tracker? Self install if possible

I use Trackimo - https://trackimo.com/

It wasn't a self-install though. I got an auto electrical specialist to install it.

TitianGerm

2manytonys wrote: »

Hey there TitianGerm.
In relation to the water in the spare wheel well, judging from what you've said and the picture you posted of the inside of the wheel arch I'm fairly sure the leak is coming from the vent behind the bumper.
I had the same issue 2 weeks ago on my 2014 gti with the water coming in from the left hand air vent. The rubber seal around the vent goes hard and the vent becomes ever so slightly lose which allows water to pool up behind it on the inside, this then spills over into the spare wheel well. It is a know issue with the mk7 golfs.
The bad news is that the rear bumper needs to be removed to replace them but the good news is that it isn't actually as bad as it first seems although it is a bit daunting if you've never removed it before.
Four torx screws behind each rear wheel and approx torx 6 screws underneath the bumper hold it to the frame.Remove all of these including the plastic clips which are part of the screws on the underneath, get yourself a good set of hard plastic trim tools and carefully and slowly separate the bumper from the wing panel on each side working towards the middle from each side and then you can wiggle the bumper off.
There are a couple helpful videos on youtube showing how to do - goggle mk7 towbar install, sorry I'm unable to post links or photos of my bumper removed as I'm a newbie.
The new vents cost me approx 28 euro from Frank Keane VW and I would strongly advise replacing both of them while your at it.
Also make sure they have in stock before you begin!
Once the bumper is removed the vents simply pop out and new ones pop in, just be careful not to dent or bend the metal panel around where the vent sits into when removing it as if its not straight when fitting in new ones it can interfere with a proper seal being made. Once the new vents are in check they are tight fit and you are not able to wiggle them at all this ensures you will have a good seal.
Then reattach the bumper in the reverse way you took it off by working from the center out to each rear wing gently pushing it into its plastic clips and then refitting the screws and you're good to go.
Finally in relation to the drain straw behind the boot handle perishing and giving issues (another known problem with mk7 golfs) , my one also needed to be replaced as the rubber grommet had perished and the end of the straw had slipped inside the tail gate causing water to drain inside the tail gate rather then outside it ,but this was a separate issue not the main cause of the water in the wheel well but I also replaced for good measure ( replacement part approx only 7 euro and process involves removing trim from inside of tail gate which again is not as hard as it sounds and more videos on youtube showing how its done)
Anyways thought I'd share my experience with the annoying "water in spare wheel well issue "and hope some of it might help!

Thanks for that. I've replaced the drain pipe behind the VW handle already so all good on that side.

Will take your advice and change both vent covers at the same time when the bumper is off. Hopefully I can confirm the water is coming in there on Saturday and can order the replacements then.

John_Rambo

drunkmonkey wrote: »

That's if you don't want to go for planning permission, that's a big garden shed not a proper car garage.

I have to say, I'd never begrudge a nice big stable for the cars done properly!

Problem is, they're always modelled on the house beside it for humans!! Awful A framed dolls houses, tiled roof, pebble dash etc... This lack of creativity from the architects and more so the home owner probably has the restrictions in place.

I've been in one nice on in Nox's neck of the woods, half underground, polished cement floors (for the Makita or Snap-on drawer organiser to smoothly glide over), dome roof lights, rubber walls etc... it's stunning, but you wouldn't know it's there. OK, it doesn't conform to the keeping up with the Jone's garage carry on. Much more subtle and grown up.

L-M

Frederick Yellow Headhunter wrote: »

I don't believe Cupras have such a thing unfortunately, could be wrong of course...

Do you have a Emergency phone button over head near the sunglasses holder?

un5byh7sqpd2x0

L-M wrote: »

Do you have a Emergency phone button over head near the sunglasses holder?

I’ve neither a sunglasses holder nor an emergency phone button.

L-M

Frederick Yellow Headhunter wrote: »

I’ve neither a sunglasses holder nor an emergency phone button.

Ah. The sunglasses holder doubles up as a tracker. (Joking)

You more than likely don’t have a built in tracker so.

TitianGerm

TitianGerm wrote: »

Ok thanks for that. I'll have a look again tomorrow evening when it's bright.

The rear footwells are dry but the rubber seal is starting to show a bit of water on them. I'm going to pull the door cards off on the weekend and see if the speaker seal is leaking. I'll try sort that at the same time if it is.

Changed the drain hose on the VW latch last week because the grommet had broken off.

I'm thinking it has to be the rear vent because I can see the water seeping out under the carpet where it hits metal in picture 1.

Took the bumper off today and both rear vents had water behind them. Switched one for the replacements I got but stood on the second one like a fool so need to get a third :pac: Hopefully that will stop the water now!!

There was a lot of white stuff in the arch around the bung. Anyone know what that could be?

https://photos.app.goo.gl/irWAdg14Nup6dHMHA

2manytonys

TitianGerm wrote: »

Took the bumper off today and both rear vents had water behind them. Switched one for the replacements I got but stood on the second one like a fool so need to get a third :pac: Hopefully that will stop the water now!!

There was a lot of white stuff in the arch around the bung. Anyone know what that could be?

Interesting I had the exact same stuff in the same spots.
It seemed to have the same consistency as wax, my best guess was it was residue wax left over every time from washing the car that leaked in through the faulty seal and was left after the water evaporated away.
I left it and didn't try scrape it away as I figured it actually probably protected the metal underneath from rusting from the leaked in water.

2manytonys

Glad to hear you're getting to the bottom of it though!

TitianGerm

2manytonys wrote: »

Glad to hear you're getting to the bottom of it though!

Got it back together this evening. Just need to test it now tomorrow to make sure no more leak.

2manytonys

Nice one happy days , let me know how it goes

hooch-85

I had the wet rear footwell on mine which turned out to be the leaky speaker. It took a while to get the carpet fully dry after fixing the leak, there's some sort of underlay which holds the water in. Mine went from being slightly damp to having a full on puddle there when we had the really bad rain a few weeks ago.
Got it fixed under warranty so didn't end up costing me anything in the end, it was a relatively easy fix.

what the hell!

Any news on production lines or delivery of new cars being delayed at the moment or is everything running along as always.

bazz26

It was allover the news yesterday:

https://www.irishtimes.com/business/transport-and-tourism/volkswagen-group-to-suspend-production-at-factories-across-europe-1.4205123

what the hell!

bazz26 wrote: »

It was allover the news yesterday:

https://www.irishtimes.com/business/transport-and-tourism/volkswagen-group-to-suspend-production-at-factories-across-europe-1.4205123

How did I miss that?!

what the hell!

what the hell! wrote: »

Any news on production lines or delivery of new cars being delayed at the moment or is everything running along as always.

Jaguar said a couple of weeks ago they would have to likely halt production lines due to parts bit coming from China. That was before the current situation of likely reduced demand.

hooch-85

Nice looking Cupra ST

https://www.carsireland.ie/detail.php?ad_id=2514236&r=s.php%3Fm%5B%5D%3D78%26o%5B%5D%3D2131%26g%3D0

ILikeBoats

I've got a squeeky driver's door and it's doing my head in.
I've put a lot of white lithium grease on it, the sound will go for a day and just come back. Any advice?

GustavoFring

Is it the door seals? Or something in the door trim?

If it's the seals, gummy pfledge can work well.

ILikeBoats

GustavoFring wrote: »

Is it the door seals? Or something in the door trim?

If it's the seals, gummy pfledge can work well.

It's this hinge(?) in the centre. Spray on some lithium grease, noise goes away for a day then comes back

ShadowHearth

hooch-85 wrote: »

Nice looking Cupra ST

https://www.carsireland.ie/detail.php?ad_id=2514236&r=s.php%3Fm%5B%5D%3D78%26o%5B%5D%3D2131%26g%3D0

I sow it and it's a nice speced Cupra. Estate too. It's funny how well Cupras hold price for first 2-3 years and then drop like a brick.
In my opinion, the only reason it did not sold yet, is because of whole virus.

DaveyDave

The 3 year old ST I looked at was 27k, so 22k seems a bit better for one just over 3 years. Mileage might be considered a bit high for a long term keeper.

Interesting to see it also has the upgraded bucket seats, haven't seen them before.

SaintsYB

Bit of a random question but are dealer servicing departments going to be open in the near future?

ofcork

Apparently so seen as a necessary service.

Logan Roy

Got a call from Noel Deasy in Cork a while ago cancelling the work I had scheduled for tomorrow. So it appear some are still closing.

kooga

i dropped my car into blackwater motors this morning - only the service desk open - sales was empty.

theintern

Apparently Western Motors are closing completely after today. Strange, given that car repair is explicitly called out as an essential service. Surprised they're not keeping the service centres open.

7. Retailers involved in the repair of motor vehicles, motorcycles and bicycle repair and related facilities (eg. tyre sales and repairs);

Slippin Jimmy

theintern wrote: »

Apparently Western Motors are closing completely after today. Strange, given that car repair is explicitly called out as an essential service. Surprised they're not keeping the service centres open.

7. Retailers involved in the repair of motor vehicles, motorcycles and bicycle repair and related facilities (eg. tyre sales and repairs);

I wonder is it mandatory or if it is a requirement. My car is due a service with the main dealer in June/July. If things haven't improved I will be postponing it.

Toyotafanboi

They are probably closing because it isn't feasible to run even a limited crew of staff and open the business when demand dropped back to virtually nil overnight.

Parts supply for VAG group is difficult now too. Dealers were advised to put a big order in last week to tide them over. As of yesterday I believe there is no regular supply. They will look at delivering individual components from UK distribution case by case and only with a good reason.

I suppose car repair is only an essential service to a select few when most of us are supposed to be isolating as much as possible. Some dealers are offering appointment only work for people who need their car and are stuck.

dastardly00

theintern wrote: »

Apparently Western Motors are closing completely after today. Strange, given that car repair is explicitly called out as an essential service. Surprised they're not keeping the service centres open.

Not true.

Western Motors Galway have made some changes, but they haven't completely closed. Their service department is still open, and their sales team are working remotely.

https://www.westernmotors.ie/galway-statement

JoeA3

Yep, the service desk is open (with expected restrictions) and if you're one of the few out there who wants to splurge on a new car, the sales guys will take your call... Its a tough time to be in car sales, I can only imagine.

dastardly00

JoeA3 wrote: »

Yep, the service desk is open (with expected restrictions) and if you're one of the few out there who wants to splurge on a new car, the sales guys will take your call... Its a tough time to be in car sales, I can only imagine.

My partner is awaiting delivery of a new e-Golf at the moment so they'll be getting some revenue soon :pac:

It's at the port in the Netherlands waiting to ship.

dar83

JoeA3 wrote: »

Yep, the service desk is open (with expected restrictions) and if you're one of the few out there who wants to splurge on a new car, the sales guys will take your call... Its a tough time to be in car sales, I can only imagine.

just like a lot of industries, this experience will help push the next wave of customer interaction, remove the need for many salesmen in showrooms and move things mostly online, with a portion of the (in future smaller) premises being made as a mini showroom/store similar to Tesla experience.

theintern

dastardly00 wrote: »

Not true.

Western Motors Galway have made some changes, but they haven't completely closed. Their service department is still open, and their sales team are working remotely.

https://www.westernmotors.ie/galway-statement

I assumed that must be the case, I had some second hand info that they were closing, so a friend had to rush his car into them to get it sorted, the lad on the phone must have had the wrong end of the stick so.

DaveyDave

dastardly00 wrote: »

My partner is awaiting delivery of a new e-Golf at the moment so they'll be getting some revenue soon :pac:

It's at the port in the Netherlands waiting to ship.

Hopefully it's not delayed too long. eGolf is a lovely drive.

Jealous of preheating. Hate getting into a freezing car at 6am or 1am going to/from work.