Clubsport order thread

[SRGTD]

My procrastination has meant I've missed out on the Harman Kardon option, but as my paperwork says estimated delivery is begining of March 2023, who knows if the HK option will appear again and I can add it before my spec gets locked in.  Plus there is always the potential retrofit avenue or different aftermarket audio upgrades options. 

Congrats mate. Great choice and great spec. I ordered around 3 weeks ago now and been told the same date. Coming from my last two cars that had B&O sound systems I was a little worried moving to the GTI with a standard sound system that I would miss it. (My MK8 standard GTI was already built so had not choice in spec). However, I have to say the standard system for me is decent. Of course it’s not as good but put it this way, I haven’t put it on my clubsport I have ordered.

I had the Dynaudio upgraded sound system in my mk6 Golf. It was OK but I was a little disappointed and underwhelmed by it; maybe my expectations were too high. In my current and previous cars (both VW’s) I’ve just stuck with the standard system. IMHO, with other noise sources you get in a car - engine, tyre / road, wind and passengers - unless you’re buying a luxury limo with very good sound insulation and acoustics, a car’s interior isn’t the best environment for listening to music, so the standard system does just fine for me. If I want a better quality music listening experience, I’ll wait until I’m at home.

Congratulations guys; hopefully the wait won’t seem too bad. I try and adopt the approach of once ordered, forget about it until nearer the expected delivery date. With my current car, I didn’t really think it until it had been built and it was well on the way to the UK and the dealer. 

[Redspear]

Hi all, been lurking for a while….I ordered my clubsport back in October ‘21 and was given an estimated delivery date of end June ‘22. I know that’s probably optimistic but I cant get any sort of guess from the dealer as to when it will actually arrive. Does anyone have any thoughts on when I might expect it…?

FWIW the only options on it are Winter Pack and 19” alloys, so hopefully fewer chips to put it! Knowing whether its ‘22 or ‘23 would be helpful. I almost bailed on the car but decided to stick with it, let’s hope that’s a good decision!

[Bluto]

@Boothy1979, cheers! Well I'll update this thread on any (useful) news I get from my dealer.  They said they'd contact me in about two months' time with an update on my order.  Though I'm sure the update will be, "...we have no update!".    Appreciate your thoughts on the standard speaker system, that gives reassurance the standard VW speaker package these days is not horrendous.

@SRGTD what VW headunit did you have driving your Dynaudio in your Mk6?  Mine had the RNS510 installed and I was actually impressed with the sound from the RNS510/Dynaudio combo.  First time I've not tinkered and upgraded car speakers in my car history. I've since updated my headunit in my Mk6 to a Pioneer headunit (wanted wireless Apple CarPlay) and have to say that sounds good via the Dynaudio, well to my ears anyway. 

I'd heard mixed things about the Harman Kardon speakers in general.  Some BMW owners I know had said the latest HK iterations in the BMW range weren't anything to write home about.  Others have said they're top banana.  Who knows, guess it's down to your own ears.

I'll probably adopt the "wait until it arrives" before deciding if the standard speakers will remain or will get upgraded.  Though any upgrade will involve some "fit my car" custom fit stuff.  My days of taking car dashboards and door cards to bits for audio purposes are pretty much over; a younger person's game. Plus modern trim removal appears to be less forgiving these days. So much so that I'm not looking forward to reinstalling my hardwired Blackvue front & rear dashcams from the Mk6 to Mk8.  Guess I've got some time to research my cable routing options though. 

@Redspear, you may be suprised and have a summer treat.  Though I think its best to do as SRGTD suggests and forget about it until nearer the delivery date. That way expectations are less likely to become irritations when dates come and go.

[RoryB]

Ordered in June 21, was given B/W 26 back in February, that was remove a couple of weeks later, got an update yesterday, scheduled B/W 17, dealer told me that is it locked in, not sure if I should get my hopes up.
Moonstone, DCC, Pan Roof, Reverse Cam and Adelaides

[SRGTD]

@SRGTD what VW headunit did you have driving your Dynaudio in your Mk6?  Mine had the RNS510 installed and I was actually impressed with the sound from the RNS510/Dynaudio combo.  First time I've not tinkered and upgraded car speakers in my car history. I've since updated my headunit in my Mk6 to a Pioneer headunit (wanted wireless Apple CarPlay) and have to say that sounds good via the Dynaudio, well to my ears anyway. 

I'd heard mixed things about the Harman Kardon speakers in general.  Some BMW owners I know had said the latest HK iterations in the BMW range weren't anything to write home about.  Others have said they're top banana.  Who knows, guess it's down to your own ears.

I had the RCD510 head unit in my mk6 GTD (it had the 6CD auto changer, but no sat nav). Whatever type of music I listened to, I never seemed to be able to find the optimum settings for bass, mid and treble. The Dynaudio branded tweeter grilles looked nice though .

I find the standard system in my Polo GTI+ good for DAB radio stations, which is what I mainly listen to these days.

[WelshGolf]

Well after sitting at week 24 for a while I’m now back to week 35. 💀

[Kenis]

My latest update is unconfirmed build week has now moved from week 24 to 32 (both 2022 at least - orig order Apr 2021).

But given I spec'd so many things not sure if will every be able to be built.

Keeping with it on basis that by the time it comes if nothing else I'll be able to sell for same or more than price I ordered at, although did read an autos newsletter talking about how used car prices (in the US) have just started to fall and predicted to have peaked. Lucky in that can keep other car going.

For reference the Honda E we bought in November has been great and definitely first choice in our garage....but assuming it wont be when the clubsport eventually arrives, and boot is so small would be impractical as main family transport

[RoryB]

Ordered in June 21, was given B/W 26 back in February, that was remove a couple of weeks later, got an update yesterday, scheduled B/W 17, dealer told me that is it locked in, not sure if I should get my hopes up.
Moonstone, DCC, Pan Roof, Reverse Cam and Adelaides

Looks like week 17 is actually happening... Word today from the dealer, still scheduled for week 17, which is next week..... We will see

[WelshGolf]

Week 42 now 

With that and the extra road tax I now have to pay, do I just give up and buy an up Gti 

[mynameiskris]

Ordered in June 21, was given B/W 26 back in February, that was remove a couple of weeks later, got an update yesterday, scheduled B/W 17, dealer told me that is it locked in, not sure if I should get my hopes up.
Moonstone, DCC, Pan Roof, Reverse Cam and Adelaides

Looks like week 17 is actually happening... Word today from the dealer, still scheduled for week 17, which is next week..... We will see

Have heard anything else yet? I ordered mine in June last year too and was told I was locked in on BW 17 a couple of weeks ago but haven't heard anything more since.