Just picked the car up (2006 GTI) after full service. Needed new rear brake calipers so had the fronts refurbished at the same time. Original red coloured calipers behind silver 18 inch Monzas, IMO, look really well. New DV as well. Wow, what a transformation - the quickness is back!
Also had 4 x Continental sport contact 6s fitted. Was on Conti sport contact 5s before. Lots of threads on here about tyres. I know the choice of tyres is down to personal taste, and budgetary constraints, but I have always highly rated Contis on the GTI. Good wet and dry grip. My one issue was they wear quickly and can therefore be expensive. The 6s are supposed to have addressed that, we shall see. I do think, however, they offer more grip than the 5s, although in fairness that may be comparing new tyres with worn! Still got to drive with some enthusiasm this afternoon, just to try them (and the DV). Highly rewarding.
