if you’re not a gti enthusiast you don’t really buy a TCR. I think that most would want the exhaust as that’s the market it’s aimed at. A little like bucket seats on the CS. It’s an enthusiasts car with the enthusiasts knowledge that comes with it. Anyway, with or without it it’s a brilliant car and you’ll all love it. I wouldn’t have the exhaust as an option but as standard? Hmmmm. Depends on the price increase! Anyway, enjoy your cars, things always get upgraded. You can’t wait forever!😀
Have always wanted a GTI but it’s always lost out in a last two head to head so definitely in the enthusiast bracket and on selecting the TCR there was understanding that the exhaust was stainless and tuned for the TCR (that was in the promotional literature) so with that and all the other lifts the TCR package became compelling
My thoughts at time was the Akrapovich would be a cost option in line with pricing seen for the R and given the standard set up was compelling enough then it was not an option that was seen as needed and more so at that price
As it was it was never an option when I pressed the order button
Have followed the Akrapovich journey on VWROC from those who stumped up the pounds and have good awareness and appreciation of its abilities and if does come as a standard fitting will be absolutely made up but still think the TCR original specification is compelling and not having the Akrapovich does not detract from the TCR at all much like the standard R are not seen as anything less for not selecting the performance pack
So do not think anyone is not seeing what Akrapovich adds and appreciates its more balancing it against how good the TCR is, as is and by not having there is no real detraction and especially to those who casually look on and only see car has different tips.
If this is true then it’s likely mine will have the Akrapovich and will be very happy at that but did want to be honest that it’s just feeling of a nice bonus
Be interesting to see what else changes as doubt it’s just one thing, maybe throw in the upgraded stereo that be nice or the electric controlled seats or the land assist +
Nice quick video of Akrapovich on a clubsport
https://youtu.be/r5TF7CCm3iUIt seems the GTI Akrapovich is different from the R and come with carbon look covers? Which really like
https://youtu.be/fWegI2OszzA
