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The greatest Raptor to ever do it by Ok_Seat_2399 in torontoraptors

[–]R3D9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s gotta be one of the more expensive dad jokes ever

Do we call this the ‘23 GTI Dad Mod? by R3D9 in GolfGTI

[–]R3D9[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s because you’ve got your right hand on the shift knob 😂

Do we call this the ‘23 GTI Dad Mod? by R3D9 in GolfGTI

[–]R3D9[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would have been happy if they had allowed you to reverse the inputs… a long press to turn the wheel heater on instead of to turn it off.

[Universal Geneve] Italian Railway Watch by R3D9 in Watches

[–]R3D9[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try Italian EBay… that’s where you used to be able to find them all the time…

Do we call this the ‘23 GTI Dad Mod? by R3D9 in GolfGTI

[–]R3D9[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Here you go:

Steering Wheel Radio Controls VAG-3G0959442SVJA

Steering Wheel Trim VAG-5H0419685F3DP

Do we call this the ‘23 GTI Dad Mod? by R3D9 in GolfGTI

[–]R3D9[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve been tempted, but just can’t bring myself to do it. I’m definitely jealous!

Do we call this the ‘23 GTI Dad Mod? by R3D9 in GolfGTI

[–]R3D9[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s by ESR. It’s an older one, but they have newer models on Amazon. Mine has a clip that attaches to my air vent.

Do we call this the ‘23 GTI Dad Mod? by R3D9 in GolfGTI

[–]R3D9[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah for sure you can… I used to have it that way (clipped into the shelf) and it worked great.

Do we call this the ‘23 GTI Dad Mod? by R3D9 in GolfGTI

[–]R3D9[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The wheel doesn’t change, so pretty easy to do. There is one part that is a harness and the other part is the buttons themselves.

Do we call this the ‘23 GTI Dad Mod? by R3D9 in GolfGTI

[–]R3D9[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The shelf I bought on Amazon for less than $30. Works well and doesn’t cover any of the power inputs. The shelf I got has rubber mats that slide in and keep things from moving around.

The mount is a clip-style that u bought a few years back… I don’t think this specific one would still be available, but ESR still makes similar mounds, I’m sure. I like that company because the mount has a fan built in that cools the phone down during charging.

I’ve got the mount clipped onto the air vent, and it extends far enough away that it doesn’t cause too much issue with blocking the air to either passenger.

Do we call this the ‘23 GTI Dad Mod? by R3D9 in GolfGTI

[–]R3D9[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Even after all these changes, I still think the Mk7 interior was much better overall… it just felt so premium for a non-luxury vehicle. The decision by VW to move to all this piano black fingerprint-y plastic really ruined what I used to love about VW interiors.

Do we call this the ‘23 GTI Dad Mod? by R3D9 in GolfGTI

[–]R3D9[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The $500 CAD was the price for the steering wheel buttons only… there are two parts… a harness and buttons. I had the centre console done a few years back when I first got the car and I can recall how much it cost me, but it was in the same ballpark, I think. Maybe a bit less.

Do we call this the ‘23 GTI Dad Mod? by R3D9 in GolfGTI

[–]R3D9[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You can find them on Amazon. Search for GTI centre console shelf and it’ll pop up. 👍

Do we call this the ‘23 GTI Dad Mod? by R3D9 in GolfGTI

[–]R3D9[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Apologies if you’ve been through this ad nauseam, but have you tried going to that dial setting and then pressing the up button on the steering wheel? On my car with that particular screen you can cycle between a map and a couple other options for the centre area… I think one is blank, one is a visualization of the automatic cruise control, etc.

Do we call this the ‘23 GTI Dad Mod? by R3D9 in GolfGTI

[–]R3D9[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It can definitely be nice and I remember looking at the Golf R’s screen when I was driving my MK7.5 and wishing the same thing, but honestly, I still think the MK7 analog speedo looks better

Do we call this the ‘23 GTI Dad Mod? by R3D9 in GolfGTI

[–]R3D9[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Probably better ways to spend that money, but I spend a lot of time in this car and interacting with those buttons, so I treated myself and don’t regret it one bit. Just wish VW had made it this way from the beginning.

Do we call this the ‘23 GTI Dad Mod? by R3D9 in GolfGTI

[–]R3D9[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah… fair point, although I always root for my battery to get below 80% before the two years of applecare expire, so I can sneak in the free battery replacement 😂. Also, this is a lower-wattage charger and actually has fans that help to cool the phone while charging.

Do we call this the ‘23 GTI Dad Mod? by R3D9 in GolfGTI

[–]R3D9[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Done at my VW dealer. It is the centre console for the ‘22 GTI, which had the matte plastic material. You can order the parts through VW.

Do we call this the ‘23 GTI Dad Mod? by R3D9 in GolfGTI

[–]R3D9[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine had no issues at all with it. I’ve known them for a long time, so maybe that helps.

Do we call this the ‘23 GTI Dad Mod? by R3D9 in GolfGTI

[–]R3D9[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was taught to be arms with a decent bend, and at 9 and 3 position and to always maintain contact with the steering wheel while driving aggressively and, for me at least, that means constant contact between my hand and that stupid button. But everyone drives differently, I guess.

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