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Offline monkeyhanger

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Re: 31 Weeks lead time for an R
« Reply #40 on: 13 November 2014, 16:55 »
Exonian: I asked Andrew at DTUK whether only a new loom was needed to make a GTD box suitable for an R (and then a reprogram) and the answer was no, there's a hardware difference, not sure whether that is the case with a GTI box (which may even be fine with the same loom).
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Re: 31 Weeks lead time for an R
« Reply #41 on: 14 November 2014, 14:26 »
Exonian: I asked Andrew at DTUK whether only a new loom was needed to make a GTD box suitable for an R (and then a reprogram) and the answer was no, there's a hardware difference, not sure whether that is the case with a GTI box (which may even be fine with the same loom).
Ahh, I assumed the basic box was the same but the electronics would need a re-flash and obviously the loom would have to be changed.
Shame.
A 360 bhp R would be an interesting proposition on nice shiny Bridgestones!!!  :laugh:
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Re: 31 Weeks lead time for an R
« Reply #42 on: 14 November 2014, 22:39 »
360 bhp on 19s shod in bridgestones are ok, 360bhp on light weight 18s on Michelin Super Sports is awesome

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Re: 31 Weeks lead time for an R
« Reply #43 on: 15 November 2014, 09:43 »
With a 31 week lead time wouldn't people prefer to wait for the R420?

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Re: 31 Weeks lead time for an R
« Reply #44 on: 15 November 2014, 18:30 »
The first 7R I ordered (which I subsequently cancelled) arrived at the Dealer exactly 16 weeks from the date I placed my order.
My second one will also take 16 weeks.
So why it takes 31 weeks is beyond me.
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Re: 31 Weeks lead time for an R
« Reply #45 on: 15 November 2014, 18:38 »
Depends if you're getting one through fleet sales or retail.
My GTI dragged on for six months when others who went through brokers had theirs much sooner.
Bugger that, never again, unless it's something really special and bespoke (which will be never for me as I'm a pauper!)
I'll go back to buying 'pre-loved/abused' in future.
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Re: 31 Weeks lead time for an R
« Reply #46 on: 15 November 2014, 18:46 »
With a 31 week lead time wouldn't people prefer to wait for the R420?

No, but I'm sure some are already having a rethink  :wink:

As has been said by some in the R400 thread, the R420 should be a very focussed performance model, distinctly elevated from the other hot hatch golfs with unique styling but pared down in other respects to reflect that.  I know there will be some changes pre-production but as it stands, I think it's identity is a little confused.

My needs are for a daily family driver that has the balance across performance, styling and practicality and the R delivers that.  I  don't need or want 420bhp which will never see the light of day on UK roads.
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Re: 31 Weeks lead time for an R
« Reply #47 on: 15 November 2014, 18:52 »
The Golf R420 is an incongruous product. A Mad Max semi-premium VW shopping trolley for a ridiculous price.
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Re: 31 Weeks lead time for an R
« Reply #48 on: 15 November 2014, 18:54 »
I'll quote that one back to you when you've got a 5 door one on order next year!
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Re: 31 Weeks lead time for an R
« Reply #49 on: 15 November 2014, 19:13 »
I'll quote that one back to you when you've got a 5 door one on order next year!
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The Golf R420 is an incongruous product. A Mad Max semi-premium VW shopping trolley for a ridiculous price.

Perhaps I should have this as my signature on the 7R forum! Just imagine the twisted panties. They are a bit NOCD. Or to put it kindly, very new money and not old established money.
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