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Offline mkviken

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Re: GTI Performance or Cupra
« Reply #60 on: 30 April 2019, 08:35 »
Yeah I’d heard that before actually.
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Re: GTI Performance or Cupra
« Reply #61 on: 30 April 2019, 16:40 »
Lovely Cupra Ken  :smiley:
How does it feel to drive compared to the CSS?
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Re: GTI Performance or Cupra
« Reply #62 on: 30 April 2019, 19:06 »
Quote from: Exonian on 30 April 2019, 16:40
Lovely Cupra Ken  :smiley:
How does it feel to drive compared to the CSS?
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Nowhere near to be honest. I’d say it’s 7/10th’s performance wise of the clubsport S

I know the CSS is basically a bitsa from the VAG parts bin but whatever they did it is something special

You can tell they are related and share the same platform but even though they both have DCC the clubsport version is in another league.

Steering is more direct on the cupra compared to the GTI but again the CSS is another level again

The throttle response is better in the cupra than a GTI but again the CSS is unhinged compared to the lesser models


Thing is with the cupra though it’s got back seats and I can get the kids in!
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Re: GTI Performance or Cupra
« Reply #63 on: 30 April 2019, 20:01 »
The DCC suspension is exactly the same across the golf and Leon range so it must be the setup of the suspension that's different.
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Re: GTI Performance or Cupra
« Reply #64 on: 30 April 2019, 20:52 »
Part numbers are different in the clubsport S.

Whatever they have done to the internals of the software is noticeably better

The Leon with DCC rides better then the 7.5 GTI with normal
Dampers anyway


I just fitted Racingline springs today and the ride is really good with them too
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Re: GTI Performance or Cupra
« Reply #65 on: 30 April 2019, 20:57 »
Looking good Ken. Two GTIs and a Seat   :cool:
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Re: GTI Performance or Cupra
« Reply #66 on: 30 April 2019, 21:07 »
Nearly As many cars as you!
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Re: GTI Performance or Cupra
« Reply #67 on: 30 April 2019, 21:54 »
Lovely car!
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Re: GTI Performance or Cupra
« Reply #68 on: 30 April 2019, 22:25 »
Quote from: mkviken on 30 April 2019, 21:07
Nearly As many cars as you!
Too many mate. logistical nightmare.
Glad to see you still have the CSS. :cool:
I've owned a few Cupras over the years and have always owned a SEAT since 97.
Ive found SEAT to be more sporty than there equivalents VW nice to see you agree.
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Re: GTI Performance or Cupra
« Reply #69 on: 01 May 2019, 06:56 »
Quote from: mkviken on 28 April 2019, 21:45
I just got a cupra 290 for my daily and it’s mint. Had to travel to get he car but was worth it as it’s super low miles and was immaculate condition

Surprising how different it feels to a GTI. The wife’s GTI 7.5 is a better every day car and a nicer place to be but the cupra is definitely more fun

So far I’ve fitted the audi jack pads, golf GTE undertrays, black seat badges, VAGSport resonator delete, golf mist washer jets, Racingline panel fileter and turbo elbow, clutch delay valve delete and got the OEM side skirts painted and ready to fit. Also have Racingline springs ready to go on.

The cars been polished and sealed and wheels sealed etc and underneath cleaned etc.

I’m going to fit clubsport S discs and pads and maybe look at a Rieger splitter and diffuser cos the front and back are missing something. I’ll also fit PS4 tyres when they’re due thought the OEM continentals are a damn sight better than the Pirelli’s in the wife’s GTI






















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How difficult is it to fit the Golf washer jets mate?
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