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Offline FamilyDub

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Spotted: Golf R, black 3-dr, V20 ***, Glasgow Fort
« on: 08 September 2010, 22:27 »
I FINALLY spotted a Golf R outside a showroom tonight... Was at Glasgow Fort. :cool:

I always thought it was subtle in the press bumpf, but it's even more so in the metal. Looked well.
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Re: Spotted: Golf R, black 3-dr, V20 ***, Glasgow Fort
« Reply #1 on: 08 September 2010, 23:14 »
I saw a Golf R in Strathaven the other night. Was following me up the road. I thought it was an Audi until it turned in and I caught the Talladega's and the rear LED's.

Have to say for that reason I'm not too sure about the R's design... looks too much like an Audi wannabe IMO.  :huh:

Although before you all take aim at me I do like the R as a car... just not a fan of the styling.

(Or the price/ value for money)
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Re: Spotted: Golf R, black 3-dr, V20 ***, Glasgow Fort
« Reply #2 on: 09 September 2010, 14:31 »
Quote from: PenguinGTI on 08 September 2010, 23:14
Have to say for that reason I'm not too sure about the R's design... looks too much like an Audi wannabe IMO.  :huh:

It's probably the DRLs which make it look Audi-esque. Other than that, I think the design is very VW-esque. :) I'm offended you think it looks like an Audi, because I hate Audis. Especially the RS3. :laugh:
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Re: Spotted: Golf R, black 3-dr, V20 ***, Glasgow Fort
« Reply #3 on: 09 September 2010, 16:46 »
I saw one yesterday in Brixton rising Blue it looked the boll**ks, there was bloke driving it who must have been about 60yrs old he did give way to me though with a flash , think he new he new he couldnt compete with GTD  :grin:
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Re: Spotted: Golf R, black 3-dr, V20 ***, Glasgow Fort
« Reply #4 on: 09 September 2010, 18:11 »
Quote from: FamilyDub on 08 September 2010, 22:27
I FINALLY spotted a Golf R outside a showroom tonight... Was at Glasgow Fort. :cool:

I always thought it was subtle in the press bumpf, but it's even more so in the metal. Looked well.

There's a white more door version in the west end/woodlands area almost every day. Nice.
« Last Edit: 10 September 2010, 11:13 by daviescotland »
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Re: Spotted: Golf R, black 3-dr, V20 ***, Glasgow Fort
« Reply #5 on: 09 September 2010, 18:41 »
Quote from: SilverChariot on 09 September 2010, 14:31
Quote from: PenguinGTI on 08 September 2010, 23:14
Have to say for that reason I'm not too sure about the R's design... looks too much like an Audi wannabe IMO.  :huh:

It's probably the DRLs which make it look Audi-esque. Other than that, I think the design is very VW-esque. :) I'm offended you think it looks like an Audi, because I hate Audis. Especially the RS3. :laugh:

I have to admit I think DRL's (LEDS versions) look poop on all cars, they are too bright, on mostly on during the day. They are also spreading them out to far so they are dots rather than a stripe, which would look better.
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Re: Spotted: Golf R, black 3-dr, V20 ***, Glasgow Fort
« Reply #6 on: 09 September 2010, 19:57 »





I just think all these cars have too similar styling when it comes to the body styling. I like the Golf R... I just wish it was more VW than Audi  :smiley: styling.
« Last Edit: 09 September 2010, 20:06 by PenguinGTI »
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Re: Spotted: Golf R, black 3-dr, V20 ***, Glasgow Fort
« Reply #7 on: 09 September 2010, 21:21 »
To be honest penguin, that big front air scoop/air dam on the bumper started on the MK4 R32, so to me it's a continuation of that style. So perhaps Audi copied that from VW.

I like it!
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Re: Spotted: Golf R, black 3-dr, V20 ***, Glasgow Fort
« Reply #8 on: 09 September 2010, 23:32 »
Hey Danno,

I do agree that the IV R32 seems to have started the styling. The V R32 is also styled as such. So I can see your point that it is essentially a VW design and therefore VW is entitled to use it on the VI R.

But...

(I know ultimately they are all VAG cars but) what we have is an Audi TT, a VW Golf and a VW Scirocco all with the same front bumper patterns.

I like the GTI styling because it seems to be unique to the GTI. I would love the R styling more if it was only unique to the Golf R.

Secondly, and perhaps I haven't mentioned this, is my annoyance with LED running lights "Audi" style.

The general impression I get from the Golf R when I see one is that it really wanted to be an Audi... but didn't quite make it.
« Last Edit: 09 September 2010, 23:33 by PenguinGTI »
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Re: Spotted: Golf R, black 3-dr, V20 ***, Glasgow Fort
« Reply #9 on: 10 September 2010, 08:28 »
Penguin, not everything has to be so black and white!  :wink:

I get your point about similarities on those cars. It's a trend thing at the mo with designers, sharp aggressive lines, strong angles and large air intakes. Remember back in the 90's a lot of cars were round and organic in design? Much like the current clothing fashion were looking back to the eighties, with the strong, almost boxy lines. Clearly it has a modem interpretation now though..anyway enough talking b@ll@cks  :grin:

Re the LEDs: that's coming at us all like a train I'm afraid. EU legislation etc. Everyone's going to have them, especially as they are cheap, bright and last longer than standard bulbs.

I have to say though, I feel somewhat self conscious when I'm driving round. I sometimes think people look at me like I've put my foggies on to look cool, or worse that I've been to Halfords and put them on myself like a boy racer!!!!
« Last Edit: 10 September 2010, 08:38 by The Danno »
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