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Offline Exonian

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Re: Clubsport order thread
« Reply #500 on: 23 August 2022, 11:41 »
That looks stunning in the sunlight WelshGolf, hopefully worth the looooong wait.


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Re: Clubsport order thread
« Reply #501 on: 23 August 2022, 14:20 »
That looks stunning in the sunlight WelshGolf, hopefully worth the looooong wait.




Thank you, really happy with the spec. I think the grey/black/red combo really suits the car. I just ignore the “did they forgot to paint your car after the primer” comments from people  :laugh:
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Re: Clubsport order thread
« Reply #502 on: 23 August 2022, 14:58 »
It would definitely have been the colour combo I’d have chosen if I’d ordered new.  :cool:


Top tip for those of you wanting to hear more exhaust noise in your cars, fold the back seats down, it’s surprising how much difference that makes especially on warm up cycle
‘23 8R, ‘20 8CS, ‘19 135iX, ‘19 TCR, ‘17 Ed40, ‘17 GTD, ‘15 7R, ‘13 GTI PP, ‘11 GTI, ‘09 GTI, ‘98 Ibiza Cupra, ‘05 GTI, ‘06 Polo GTI, ‘04 GT TDI, ‘05 Fabia vRS, ‘02 GTI T, ‘03 Ibiza TDI 130, ‘01 Leon 180, ‘89 mk2 16v, ‘99 Ibiza TDI, ‘96 VR6, ‘98 Ibiza TDI, ‘92 VR6, ‘88 mk2 8v, ‘92 Polo G40, ‘91 mk2 8v, ‘89 mk2 8v, 205 GTI 1.9, ‘83 mk1 GTI, ‘80 Scirocco GTI, plus some others I’ve forgotten 

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Re: Clubsport order thread
« Reply #503 on: 23 August 2022, 19:50 »
How did it go on collection day mate ? Hope all went smoothly



Well didn’t quite get it last week, they found a split pipe on PDI so had to wait until today. Here it is  :cool:

Gutted I didn't spec those wheels

Same, I like the my Adelaide, but these are better!!
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Offline WelshGolf

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Re: Clubsport order thread
« Reply #504 on: 24 August 2022, 09:18 »
How did it go on collection day mate ? Hope all went smoothly



Well didn’t quite get it last week, they found a split pipe on PDI so had to wait until today. Here it is  :cool:

Gutted I didn't spec those wheels

Same, I like the my Adelaide, but these are better!!

I originally went for diamond cut versions as these weren't even available as an option when I ordered! had to amend the order to add them on. Don't think i've seen another clubsport with the black versions on yet?
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Re: Clubsport order thread
« Reply #505 on: 24 August 2022, 09:36 »
I'd have chosen these over Adelaides for sure!

Back at the start it was all there was to choose from  :cry: :cry: :cry:
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Re: Clubsport order thread
« Reply #506 on: 24 August 2022, 13:37 »
It’s funny how VW have diversified the alloy range now. The Estorils badged as R wheels have been available on GTI models for a while and the Adelaides can be specced on an R. I dread to think how the lack of exclusivity is viewed by the R faithful. 
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Re: Clubsport order thread
« Reply #507 on: 24 August 2022, 15:44 »
Oh with opens arms I bet!
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Re: Clubsport order thread
« Reply #508 on: 24 August 2022, 18:50 »
@WelshGolf, congrats on the collection.  The car looks really good, definitely worth the wait!! I'm sure you're going to enjoy it.  :cool:

The black Estoril wheels look great too, think your Clubsport is the first I've seen with them fitted.  I know alloy wheel designs and colours are a personal thing.  If we all liked the same thing then life would indeed be dull, but seeing them on your car has confirmed I made the right decision spec'ing them on my order.  Personally I didn't want the daily paranoia of living with diamond cut wheels again.

@Exonian, "... I dread to think how the lack of exclusivity is viewed by the R faithful.".  :grin: No doubt there will be a few grumbles from some R purists that claim their GTI cousins have diluted R exclusivity.  :whistle:

I personally was wondering if the little 'R' logo on the wheels is just a stuck-on badge that can be removed if required?
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Re: Clubsport order thread
« Reply #509 on: 24 August 2022, 22:34 »
You can always use tippex on it or just wait until your significant other helpfully removes it on a curb  :whistle:
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