SC03OTT
ClioSport Club Member
Golf GTI
I really hope so. I’ll be doing some internet trawling to find out, for sure.
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The VW Audi Skoda Seat Thread
- Thread starter RSRowe
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I really hope so. I’ll be doing some internet trawling to find out, for sure.
Matt Cup
ClioSport Club Member
Leon Cupra
Gotta be something in vcds so the paupers can make theirs look like a gti?
ChrisR
ClioSport Club Member
It’s the wife’s so don’t drive it often, but it drives well tbh.
I had a Golf R before the RS and unsurprisingly the T-Roc is very similar, arguably feels like it rides/handles nicer for some reason.
Had that 4 years now and similar to the RS not sure what we’d swap it for that doesn’t cost a million pounds.
davo172
ClioSport Club Member
TCR'd 172
Matt Cup
ClioSport Club Member
Leon Cupra
Couldn’t that affect the radar gubbins behind it?
SC03OTT
ClioSport Club Member
Golf GTI
Another thing I’d be coding out if I could. I’ve found coding to keep the last lane assist setting. Off.
Starlet_gt
ClioSport Club Member
VW T5.1
No. You can get similar covers for the 7.5gti that don't affect the radar
charltjr
ClioSport Club Member
The guy from VW who developed it and a few reviews said the same thing, They built on what they learned from the Golf and managed to make the T-Roc R better.
I still think there’s just something inherently “right” about the Mk7 Golf though, they really hit the sweet spot.
ChrisR
ClioSport Club Member
Vaguely remember reading something about that as well in a review somewhere.
The Golf I had was a good car, did everything you wanted, but had no character and was very sterile/clinical.
Which was one of the reasons of moving to the RS3, similar car but had a bit more to it.
charltjr
ClioSport Club Member
The only flaw I could find with my R was that the engine lacked character. It’s brilliantly effective, but a bit one dimensional.
Definitely see an RS3 or a TTRS in my future. I love a five pot engine from my Volvo days.
davo172
ClioSport Club Member
TCR'd 172
Not on an 8.5 the radar sensor is no longer in badge moved it back down to grill like the mk7s
davo172
ClioSport Club Member
TCR'd 172
Yes I found the T roc R nice tbh very Impressed I have had mk6 gti 7.5 gti performance and now have a mk8 gti must say for me other than the lack of buttons the mk8 is a much better all round car imo.
SC03OTT
ClioSport Club Member
Golf GTI
Well, my time with the vRS is coming to an end. And I'm genuinely sad about it. Loved every minute with this car. Has done everything required of it. Family hauler, IKEA trip runner, B road blaster. Smart looking but understated. 68,500 fault free miles, the most I have ever driven any car.
A final wash before some snaps for Autotrader.
A final wash before some snaps for Autotrader.
Poopensharten
ClioSport Club Member
Golf R
I’m definitely going to try and get one as well. Even the early TTRS (which you can get a manual) are starting to look like a good buy!
Any tips on not having this stolen? Already has a ghost immobiliser and the keyless has been coded out, which I hope will be enough?
Front black badge has already been changed for a proper silver one, waiting on the rear badges to arrive.
Other than the slight worry of having the car stolen, really liking it so far. Drives like a normal A3 99% of the time, and has the sound and power to give you a bit of fun. Not much character compared to the Clio, but I must admit having heated seats and carplay back is a real upgrade over the Clio.
Front black badge has already been changed for a proper silver one, waiting on the rear badges to arrive.
Other than the slight worry of having the car stolen, really liking it so far. Drives like a normal A3 99% of the time, and has the sound and power to give you a bit of fun. Not much character compared to the Clio, but I must admit having heated seats and carplay back is a real upgrade over the Clio.
Matt Cup
ClioSport Club Member
Leon Cupra
Park it down the road, so they can try to relay thief it outside someone else’s house 🤡
Jokes aside, nice buy. The 5pot in these sounds immense. Get a visual deterrent like a disk lock.
charltjr
ClioSport Club Member
Always loved these, with the added bonus of classic saloon car profile. I second the use of a visual deterrent eg Disklok.
davo172
ClioSport Club Member
TCR'd 172
Obd port lock and disklok, keys both sets in faraday pouch.
If some back street place has fitted the ghost get something different or get it refitted once found really easy to start the car and some s**t fitters just put them by obd port so easy to find and bypass.
Always had to be the saloon for me, rear looks so much better.
Unfortunately no paperwork for the ghost, so no idea of the quality of the install. I have noticed a mark on a bit of interior trim in an odd spot, so I suspect I know where it is. Will have a look around the OBD, check it's not painfully obvious though.
SC03OTT
ClioSport Club Member
Golf GTI
And sold. Deposit taken yesterday.
davo172
ClioSport Club Member
TCR'd 172
Matt Cup
ClioSport Club Member
Leon Cupra
Didn’t take long at all to sell 👍 What’s next?
davo172
ClioSport Club Member
TCR'd 172
SC03OTT
ClioSport Club Member
Golf GTI
Mk8.5 GTI.
That’s being delivered Thursday. vRS is also being collected Thursday. Worked out nicely.
davo172
ClioSport Club Member
TCR'd 172
Sir_Dave
ClioSport Trader
Matt Cup
ClioSport Club Member
Leon Cupra
Well today I learned that Cupra briefly did a 5 pot Formentor.
www.cupraofficial.com
The CUPRA Formentor VZ5 Limited | CUPRA
Discover the exclusive CUPRA Formentor VZ5 Limited. With a powerful 5-cylinder engine, this dynamic crossover SUV redefines exclusivity. Only 222 units of each special edition exist, celebrating CUPRA’s legacy.
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SC03OTT
ClioSport Club Member
Golf GTI
Standard, but due to it being a lease. Saw a relatively good - by today's standards - deal so jumped.
It's then VW's problem in 2 years, a pure ICE car. I don't have to be lumped with it.
charltjr
ClioSport Club Member
Love a sleeper.
What’s even better is RE Performance have just said they are going to build some more. Won’t be cheap though.
What’s even better is RE Performance have just said they are going to build some more. Won’t be cheap though.
SC03OTT
ClioSport Club Member
Golf GTI
Quick snap from yesterday. Initial impressions:
+ feels sharper, tighter and more nimble than the vRS. Clinical, but I like that;
+ was worried the 18”s would look small. They somehow look bigger than the 18”s on the vRS. Most likely due to the body shape around them;
- the amount of auto-enabled assist items. Can be turned off but default to on;
- that badge. Jesus H Christ.
Will do a thread later in the week as I’m off. And I’ll probably be craving more need by then.
+ feels sharper, tighter and more nimble than the vRS. Clinical, but I like that;
+ was worried the 18”s would look small. They somehow look bigger than the 18”s on the vRS. Most likely due to the body shape around them;
- the amount of auto-enabled assist items. Can be turned off but default to on;
- that badge. Jesus H Christ.
Will do a thread later in the week as I’m off. And I’ll probably be craving more need by then.
Starlet_gt
ClioSport Club Member
VW T5.1
Looks awesome.
I saw a white mk8 clubsport earlier in the week. The mk8 has really grown on me.
CrippsCorner
ClioSport Club Member
Astra VXR
Looks great that. Does it need some spacers? To be honest most cars do.
Philip.
ClioSport Club Member
VRS 245
15mm all around and that’s it sorted imo.
Poopensharten
ClioSport Club Member
Golf R
davo172
ClioSport Club Member
TCR'd 172
Will transform the car epic tyres would leave the spacers off or illustration go small look a bit Bradford imo if too much.
Matt Cup
ClioSport Club Member
Leon Cupra
Tyres will be a massive upgrade over the previous 4 year old Conti 5’s that are beginning to crack and have been quite frankly s**t.
Sorry I’m not understanding what you are saying about spacers though.
