[zulu]

Well I finally got my hand controls installed in my car and was able to drive it for the first time. The owner of the place that was installing the controls was drooling over the GTI with a bunch of questions about how it drove, HP, Torque, etc. I told him what I could then offered him a ride since I had no idea how it drove myself. I pulled out of the parking lot and eased into the throttle since I only have 700 miles so far. My passenger and myself I think were impressed what the little I-4 2.0t can do.

I'm happy with the car and how it drives. It was what I expected and then some. Damn the DSG is quick on the shift!

Below are some pictures of the controls since you probably have no idea what they look like. Most controls that are installed are a left hand control. Instead I had a right hand control installed. It a made by a company called Menox out of Finland. The parts alone run $1000 plus install which was $600. They are pretty easy to get used to. (Not as easy as using your feet though!) Push the control forward to brake and pull it back to go!

The bar that you can see is directly connected to the brake. The gas is connected via a cable that pulls the peddle towards the floor. A little ******* engineering was involved in getting the cable figured out.
The handle has a servo switch that will hold the brake for you at the stoplight so it frees up my right hand to grab a drink, change the radio, etc.

I'm outta here and going for a drive >

 

[10bv01]

thats really awesome, you're right, ive never seen anything like this before. have fun with it!

 

[GTI2007]

Looks great. Have fun with it.

 

[mog3618]

Well I finally got my hand controls installed in my car and was able to drive it for the first time. The owner of the place that was installing the controls was drooling over the GTI with a bunch of questions about how it drove, HP, Torque, etc. I told him what I could then offered him a ride since I had no idea how it drove. I pulled out of the parking lot and eased into the throttle since I only have 700 miles so far. My passenger and myself I think were impressed what the little I-4 2.0t can do.

I'm happy with the car and how it drives. It was what I expected and then some. Damn the DSG is quick on the shift!

Below are some pictures of the controls since you probably have no idea what they look like. Most controls that are installed are a left hand control. Instead I had a right hand control installed. It a company called Menox out of Finland. The parts alone run $1000 plus install which was $600. They are pretty easy to get used to and use. (Not as easy as your feet though!) Push the control forward and you get brake pull it back and you go!

The bar that you can see is directly connected to the brake. The gas is connected via a cable that pulls the peddle towards the floor. A little ******* engineering was involved in getting the cable figured out.
The handle has a servo switch that will hold the brake for you at the stoplight so it frees up my right hand to grab a drink, change the radio, etc.

I'm outta here and going for a drive >

Hey there, get out there and enjoy your fast... Just make sure you drive it how its meant to be driven in order to keep your fast happy.. ;D

 

[dean]

That's the most insane mod i've ever seen. You've got yourself an I-4 jet now.

 

[Thalo]

You're already a "Hero member" and you haven't even driven your GTI before today. Must have been a long hard wait.

Is that the Euro-style headlight switch I see there?

 

[zulu]

Is that the Euro-style headlight switch I see there?

I was wondering if anybody was going to catch that. Yes it is. Good eye my friend.

 

[GTI2007]

Great mod.

 

[mog3618]

Is that the Euro-style headlight switch I see there?

Great eye..

Great addition to any North American Fast.. I have been looking around for one but it seems to be impossibel to find.. I gotta take advantage of the rear fogs, I believe if we got them then we should use them.. ;D

 

[zulu]

I purchased my Euro Switch here - http://dynamicmotorworks.chainreact...id/36?osCsid=18650b2755e9416195f52c6bbd2ae875

It shipped same day and I had it in two days! Not bad for $65 out the door.

As for the rear fogs - do we have those bulbs installed? I guess I'll have to go look in the garage and see if they turn on. I want to say there is something you would have to change in the programing though because they are disabled from the factory. Not sure though. Has anyone gotten these to work??? If so what did you do?

 

[mog3618]

I purchased my Euro Switch here - http://dynamicmotorworks.chainreact...id/36?osCsid=18650b2755e9416195f52c6bbd2ae875

It shipped same day and I had it in two days! Not bad for $65 out the door.

As for the rear fogs - do we have those bulbs installed? I guess I'll have to go look in the garage and see if they turn on. I want to say there is something you would have to change in the programing though because they are disabled from the factory. Not sure though. Has anyone gotten these to work??? If so what did you do?

Thanks for the link.. I asked the dealer about the rear fog lights and the looked at me as if I was speaking another language.

I have to say I am a bit hesitant in ordering the euro light switch but I am going to keep looking for how to get the lights to work.

 

[GranTurismoInjection]

Is it easy to use the hand controls and shift back and forth, or do you just drive in automatic most of the time?

And if you don't mind my asking, why do you need the hand controls?

 

[DrJones]

And if you don't mind my asking, why do you need the hand controls?

Because he's too lazy to use his feet.

The answer to that question should be pretty obvious.

 

[zulu]

Is it easy to use the hand controls and shift back and forth, or do you just drive in automatic most of the time?

And if you don't mind my asking, why do you need the hand controls?

Only thing that is tough to do is upshift with the paddle shifter. (Since my right hand is on the "gas") But the car does that for me and won't let me red line it.

I need the hand controls because I'm stuck in this thing...

 

[dean]

Any mods planned for that, zulu? Maybe lower it and get some dope rims?

 

[DrJones]

Any mods planned for that, zulu? Maybe lower it and get some dope rims?

I was thinking some ground effects and undercarriage neons.

 

[LuciferRex]

Any mods planned for that, zulu? Maybe lower it and get some dope rims?

Hydraulics and navigation

 

[dean]

Air-cooled, that's gotta be a bitch.

 

[zulu]

Very Low Emissions, Turns on less than a dime, frame is titanium, already upgraded the rims from 36 spoke to 12 spoke....much lighter.

Dyno Results

HP - 2 Arms
Torque - So much you can flip over.

Entire frame breaks down in less than one minute and loaded into car.

What can I say I can't live without it!

 

[GTI MKV]

that is pretty cool with the hand controls. sorry about yer handicap but it seems like yer making the best out of it. . plus who ever said you needed 2 legs to be able to go fast right??? 8)