Advertisement
Please note that it is not permitted to have referral links posted in your signature. Keep these links contained in the appropriate forum. Thank you.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2055940817/signature-rules
Help Keep Boards Alive. Support us by going ad free today. See here: https://subscriptions.boards.ie/.
If we do not hit our goal we will be forced to close the site.

Current status: https://keepboardsalive.com/

Annual subs are best for most impact. If you are still undecided on going Ad Free - you can also donate using the Paypal Donate option. All contribution helps. Thank you.
https://www.boards.ie/group/1878-subscribers-forum

Private Group for paid up members of Boards.ie. Join the club.

The Mega Mk7 Golf GTI/GTD/R thread

1276277279281282318

Comments

  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,599 ✭✭✭tossy


    dar83 wrote: »
    Racingline now fellas. No more VW even in the name. :P

    It will always bw VW .:R to me, i've a lovely VWR fleece i bought years ago that i now refuse to wear as i drive an R, i don't want to be one of those lads with the Subaru jackets :D

    hooch-85 wrote: »
    Dalton's supplied and fitted my VWR springs. Very efficient service and a quick turn around.

    Everytime i'm there they try sell me stuff to make me go faster or stop quicker :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,904 ✭✭✭hooch-85


    tossy wrote: »
    It will always bw VW .:R to me, i've a lovely VWR fleece i bought years ago that i now refuse to wear as i drive an R, i don't want to be one of those lads with the Subaru jackets :D




    Everytime i'm there they try sell me stuff to make me go faster or stop quicker :D

    You're not big enough to be one of them lads:D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,599 ✭✭✭tossy


    hooch-85 wrote: »
    You're not big enough to be one of them lads:D

    Thats the nicest thing you've ever said to me :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,327 ✭✭✭deceit


    tossy wrote: »
    Daltons sell both Revo and VWR.
    I didn't get mine from here (they didn't have it in stock before I left Ireland) but have had other work done by them and couldn't recommend them enough. I drive from Dublin to see them when getting work done rather than deal with anyone in Dublin.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,728 ✭✭✭George Dalton


    hooch-85 wrote: »
    If it were me, i'd get the stage 1 tune as it is, it makes a massive difference to them. Enjoy that and if you feel the need for more go stage 2.


    I couldn't agree more with this. The Stage 1 tune is where you get the biggest bang for your buck. That's what I would do first off and then start adding hardware if you want.


  • Advertisement
  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,009 ✭✭✭noelf


    Euro ncap test of the mark 8 Golf the marks are better than the mark 7 but !!

    https://youtu.be/Oz6H5xyjn4Q


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 344 ✭✭SaintsYB


    They've given it a 5 star rating yet the rear doors open on a side impact, am I missing something there?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,316 ✭✭✭✭drunkmonkey


    It's probably better than turning into a chicken nugget in a tesla as you can't open the door.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,904 ✭✭✭hooch-85




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,914 ✭✭✭kooga


    hooch-85 wrote: »

    Well he says the car has 0 owners ! Which is hard to understand given that’s it’s a Uk import and has been nct


  • Advertisement
  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,904 ✭✭✭hooch-85


    I get that it's a one owner UK car. It's immaculate


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,446 ✭✭✭Wailin


    Would you prefer the manual over the dsg hooch?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,904 ✭✭✭hooch-85


    I think so. I'll have to like it now as I've a deal done:D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 1,555 ✭✭✭Reckless Abandonment


    hooch-85 wrote: »
    I think so. I'll have to like it now as I've a deal done:D

    Enjoy. She looks super.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,655 ✭✭✭CIP4


    hooch-85 wrote: »
    I think so. I'll have to like it now as I've a deal done:D

    Looks very clean. Are they taking the GTD as a trade in ?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,443 ✭✭✭Killinator


    hooch-85 wrote: »
    I think so. I'll have to like it now as I've a deal done:D

    Welcome to club R :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,904 ✭✭✭hooch-85


    CIP4 wrote: »
    Looks very clean. Are they taking the GTD as a trade in ?

    Yes. Getting a decent deal from what I reckon.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,404 ✭✭✭vintagevrs


    Nice one, congratulations. Class colour and spec. I'd love to try a manual one, I reckon I'd prefer it over the dsg. Enjoy!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,904 ✭✭✭hooch-85


    vintagevrs wrote: »
    Nice one, congratulations. Class colour and spec. I'd love to try a manual one, I reckon I'd prefer it over the dsg. Enjoy!


    Thanks. The GTD was a great car but I never really loved it you know. I did 37k in nearly 18 months in the GTD. The fuel difference will be manageable. And at the rate the diesels are depreciating i shouldn't lose much on the R at all over 2-3 years. That's the logic I'm going off anyway


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,327 ✭✭✭deceit


    hooch-85 wrote: »
    I think so. I'll have to like it now as I've a deal done:D
    You should look into a short shift kit, it makes the manual a much more enjoyable drive.


  • Advertisement
  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,725 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    hooch-85 wrote: »
    Yes. Getting a decent deal from what I reckon.

    Congrats hooch, well wear with it. Be sure to post a few photos here when you get a chance.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,446 ✭✭✭Wailin


    hooch-85 wrote: »
    I think so. I'll have to like it now as I've a deal done:D

    Nice one hooch. Love the alloys and colour, lovely looking R. Best of luck with it.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,599 ✭✭✭tossy


    Well wear Hooch, you finally scratched that itch :D:cool:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,911 ✭✭✭✭ShadowHearth


    Gratz man, enjoy it.
    That fella who owns the garage is Lithuanian and he brings some rare tasty cars. He has AMG Merc, BMW 135M , 440i etc. I haven't heard any bad things said about him.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,904 ✭✭✭hooch-85


    Gratz man, enjoy it.
    That fella who owns the garage is Lithuanian and he brings some rare tasty cars. He has AMG Merc, BMW 135M , 440i etc. I haven't heard any bad things said about him.

    Yeah he seems like a decent fella. Getting a good warranty and a fair price on the trade in. After trying to deal with a few main dealers in the last while, it was refreshing to get a fair offer. To be honest my GTD is spotless and has a nice few extra's and he saw the value in that, i'm actually losing a bit of spec (heated seats and windscreen, reverse camera) but it'll be worth it.

    The first second gear pull out of a wet roundabout sealed it for me, it just grips and goes!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,316 ✭✭✭✭drunkmonkey


    Sweet car, well wear.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 2,983 ✭✭✭ILikeBoats


    Good stuff hooch. Looks class

    Similar to you, I'm getting rid of the ST diesel, picking up a GTI PP tomorrow! Very excited


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,852 ✭✭✭un5byh7sqpd2x0


    And I've just bought a Leon Cupra 290. Tis the season!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,904 ✭✭✭hooch-85


    And I've just bought a Leon Cupra 290. Tis the season!

    Hardly the one in Barry's in Limerick?


  • Advertisement
  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,852 ✭✭✭un5byh7sqpd2x0


    hooch-85 wrote: »
    Hardly the one in Barry's in Limerick?

    Yes indeed


This discussion has been closed.
Advertisement