Blue_Hen_TDI
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Washed, clayed, and waxed the "new" 2015 for the first time. The "old" 2016 was jealous and sulking. She's getting a big turbo soon though, so that will make her happy.
Any tips/advice on how to do this? I had my windows tinted this weekend and they were not able to tint this area as well.Vinyl wrapped the little mirror windows since they can't be tinted easily.
20170505_133106 by Alex, on Flickr
20170505_133120 by Alex, on Flickr
I ordered a 1x5' roll of matte black vinyl on Amazon. I grabbed a sheet of printer paper and scissors cutting it to shape it until it was exactly the size of that window. I then transferred that to the vinyl and did one side which turned out great so I mirror it onto another piece and did the other side. You'll need a squeegee or trim tool to get it laid flat near the edges and you may also need a razor to trim off and excess if the vinyl shifted when you put it on.Any tips/advice on how to do this? I had my windows tinted this weekend and they were not able to tint this area as well.
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Thanks. I'll try this out. +1 on the useless windowI ordered a 1x5' roll of matte black vinyl on Amazon. I grabbed a sheet of printer paper and scissors cutting it to shape it until it was exactly the size of that window. I then transferred that to the vinyl and did one side which turned out great so I mirror it onto another piece and did the other side. You'll need a squeegee or trim tool to get it laid flat near the edges and you may also need a razor to trim off and excess if the vinyl shifted when you put it on.
Took about 15 minutes in the driveway. I could have removed the pillar trims for the tinter, but figured this was less work with a similar outcome. I quite like the matte black panels compared to useless windows
I used the 10 amp slot here with an add-a-circuit:In a similar theme, if anyone figures out how to access a keyed power source for a dash cam, please share. I want my set up in this car to be abit cleaner rather than use up a power socket.
There has been plenty of discussion about inconsistent AC systems over at vwvortex. If you have a VCDS you can check to see if you have "Hot Country" enabled. It seems like there are some cars sold that had it enabled and others that didnt. Reading through the thread below, people have reported getting cold air much faster after making the VCDS tweak.
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?7974521-2015-GTI-VCDS-AC-quot-Hot-Country-quot
Instructions from the link above:
1) Open VCDS
2) Go To Select Modules
3) Under the "Installed Modules" window - select number 08 - Auto HVAC
4) After the control loads - select Coding - 07
5) Click the button for "Long Coding Helper"
6) Press Tab or arrow down key until you see "Byte 12" selected
7)Under the drop-down for "Bit 4-7" select "10 Temperature Adjustment: Cold (Hot Countires)"
8) In the top-left corner of the window - select the "Exit" menu item
9) Press the "Do It" button to save the new setting
10) If all goes well - you should see a popup "Coding Accepted"
I haven't done this myself or checked what my setting is since I am happy with how my AC performs. Might check just to see what my settings are just for kicks.
I did this on both of mine as well. It seemed to make a difference in the GSW for sure. Car sat outside during work yesterday during a high of 90F. It was tolerable inside within a mile of driving on Max A/C. I do use a windshield visor and have the sunscreens on the rear, rear quarter, and rear side windows.I changed my AC to Hot country. Much improved performance, especially with my non-tinted, black interior, GSW
A VCDS (and possibly OBDeleven) tweak. There is normal and hot country. Nobody is sure what it does, but it may cool the car faster.OK, I have to ask, what is Hot country?
As in, "you live in a "hot country"", I'm assuming...so the A/C goes "to eleven" (™Spinal Tap).OK, I have to ask, what is Hot country?
I need to do this. Do you have a link to share? Love the factory look!Didn't do this today, but I really like this product. Double Apex Garage door opener. The blank button above the two garage door buttons is also a real button, so it could be used for something else if someone wanted.
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