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Title: 2010 golf typr r and scirocco
Post by: loki86 on 01 May 2009, 05:00

dont know if its been posted yet...if it has cool if not here ya go

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/high_performance/vw_audi_performance/scoop_2010_volkswagen_golf_r_series_turbo_coming_to_america_car_news

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/high_performance/not_sold_in_the_u_s/2009_volkswagen_scirocco_mini_test_road_test

Title: Re: 2010 golf typr r and scirocco
Post by: barry-gti on 01 May 2009, 09:37

old....

Title: Re: 2010 golf typr r and scirocco
Post by: LazyLunatic on 01 May 2009, 10:59

i heard the R20 is a load of bullsh!t.

Title: Re: 2010 golf typr r and scirocco
Post by: barry-gti on 01 May 2009, 11:46

Yeah i read that in PVW. they said VW told them

Title: Re: 2010 golf typr r and scirocco
Post by: Komenda on 01 May 2009, 11:50

If it is then VW are going to miss a trick in the hot hatch market, people seem to like their extreme hatches at the moment. Whilst VAG engines are very tuneable the others are making them quick out of the box with a cheaper initial outlay for the car.

I understand they want the GTI to be more of an all rounder but they definately need a more hardcore alternative so I'm sure they have something up their sleeve considering the black hole size parts bin they have access to. Also a few mules have been doing the rounds so I expect something to pop up soon.

Title: Re: 2010 golf typr r and scirocco
Post by: Horney on 01 May 2009, 11:57

I'm 99% sure the R20 will be built but it's a shame it's such a dull looking car to start with. Initially I liked the MKVI but the more I see on the roads the more mundane they look. The DRL's being so far inboard and not LED aslo look gash. Hopefully the R20 will look the business but I'm not confident.

I'm hoping to borrow a MKVI GTi sometime soon for a review for TorqueVW.com which should be fun!

nick

Title: Re: 2010 golf typr r and scirocco
Post by: Komenda on 01 May 2009, 12:09

Quote from: Horney on 01 May 2009, 11:57

I'm hoping to borrow a MKVI GTi sometime soon for a review for TorqueVW.com which should be fun!

nick

Be good to read that mate, make sure you switch all the gizmos off and give it a spirited thrashing. One thing that wasn't made very widely known about the mk5 was the savage lift off oversteer. Curious to see if they have altered the rear geometry.

Title: Re: 2010 golf typr r and scirocco
Post by: VeeDubGTI16v on 01 May 2009, 12:10

bastard!

swap the engine with your raddos 16v, they will never know  :laugh:

Title: Re: 2010 golf typr r and scirocco
Post by: Horney on 01 May 2009, 12:13

Well I've emailed VW Uk and I'm waiting to hear back..

Nick

Title: Re: 2010 golf typr r and scirocco
Post by: Komenda on 01 May 2009, 12:16

Quote from: Horney on 01 May 2009, 12:13

Well I've emailed VW Uk and I'm waiting to hear back..

Nick

Are you registered with their media dept? worth doing as you get nice goodies every now and then along with gettting cars off them.

Title: Re: 2010 golf typr r and scirocco
Post by: Horney on 01 May 2009, 12:22

No but I shall get on the case!

nick

Title: Re: 2010 golf typr r and scirocco
Post by: Komenda on 01 May 2009, 12:23

Might as well mate. You have published work so I can't see any reason why they wouldn't add you. Certainly ease the process of getting a press car.

Title: Re: 2010 golf typr r and scirocco
Post by: Horney on 01 May 2009, 12:26

Humm tried doing it online and they need a press card number. Best get myself a press card then!

nick