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The VW Audi Skoda Seat Thread



ChrisR

ClioSport Club Member
How do you get on with the T ROC R?

Had one for a few days a while back was pretty impressed tbh went well I liked it wy more than I thought I would.
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.
 

charltjr

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.

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
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.
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
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.

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
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.


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.

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Poopensharten

ClioSport Club Member
  Golf R
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.

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!
 

hopgop1

ClioSport Club Member
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?
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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
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?

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.
 
  Clio 3 1.2 Extreme
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?

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
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?
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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.


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.
 

hopgop1

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.
Always had to be the saloon for me, rear looks so much better.

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.
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
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.

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And sold. Deposit taken yesterday.
 

davo172

ClioSport Club Member
  TCR'd 172
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.


If you see one you will wonder why they cost 500 quid to supply and fit!
 

Matt Cup

ClioSport Club Member
  Leon Cupra
Well today I learned that Cupra briefly did a 5 pot Formentor.

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SC03OTT

ClioSport Club Member
  Golf GTI
Top choice mate! Std to get under the tax band?

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.
 

Matt Cup

ClioSport Club Member
  Leon Cupra
Genuinely love the Superb, just a great all rounder, and with RE putting their magic over it I bet it’s a riot. Kinda wished I’d have got one of them over the Cupra.
 

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.

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Starlet_gt

ClioSport Club Member
  VW T5.1
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.

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Looks awesome.

I saw a white mk8 clubsport earlier in the week. The mk8 has really grown on me.
 

Poopensharten

ClioSport Club Member
  Golf R
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.

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Get a set of these on that! VAG wheels these days are horrendous!

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Matt Cup

ClioSport Club Member
  Leon Cupra
PS4S fitted.
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I fancy some spacers. Any recommendations on sizes? Do I need longer bolts too depending on size? Never ventured into the world of spaces so have no idea 🤷🏻‍♂️
 

davo172

ClioSport Club Member
  TCR'd 172
PS4S fitted.
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I fancy some spacers. Any recommendations on sizes? Do I need longer bolts too depending on size? Never ventured into the world of spaces so have no idea 🤷🏻‍♂️


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
Will transform the car epic tyres would leave the spacers off or illustration go small look a bit Bradford imo if too much.

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.
 


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