RE: Golf GTI Clubsport S sold out!
Discussion
daveco said:
200kg weight saving?! 
That is a USP right there, no wonder they all sold so quickly.
this is a holy grail car for VW fans and is dynamically brilliant That is a USP right there, no wonder they all sold so quickly.
vw didn't make it easy to buy them either, not advertised on their site, no configuration etc
most will have gone to fans imo
Tuvra said:
nickfrog said:
I am pretty sure we'll see a few on track days so it doesn't matter how many have been bought by "speculators", it's a free market economy ! The two are not even incompatible!
It does matter when people use their "contacts" to get them over genuine enthusiasts who may not have the same contacts 
xjay1337 said:
I really wanted one. I would have chopped in my Rocco for this.
Didn't even think about it unfortunately. Live and learn. May get a used one, but I reckon residuals will be strong.
Genuine question - would a dealer take your Scirocco?Didn't even think about it unfortunately. Live and learn. May get a used one, but I reckon residuals will be strong.
It's lovely, but from a resale point of view surely it's getting on for unsaleable at decent money given the extent and newness of the mods?
I get the appeal of this over a Golf R for track work, since there is a useful weight saving and more hardcore suspension set up.
But if you want to track, why not just get a Leon Cupra Sub 8 for less money, which probably makes a better track car even if it laps the ring 5 seconds slower.
But if you want to track, why not just get a Leon Cupra Sub 8 for less money, which probably makes a better track car even if it laps the ring 5 seconds slower.
JackReacher said:
I get the appeal of this over a Golf R for track work, since there is a useful weight saving and more hardcore suspension set up.
But if you want to track, why not just get a Leon Cupra Sub 8 for less money, which probably makes a better track car even if it laps the ring 5 seconds slower.
There won't be many of them on track, and the owners who will track it also know the cars going to hold its value very wellBut if you want to track, why not just get a Leon Cupra Sub 8 for less money, which probably makes a better track car even if it laps the ring 5 seconds slower.
daveco said:
200kg weight saving?!
That is a USP right there, no wonder they all sold so quickly.
I remember EVO magazine getting into a palaver over the 330ci clubsport because they misread the promotional material as a 200kg weight reduction over the standard model, when in fact it was a pointless 20kg
That is a USP right there, no wonder they all sold so quickly.
I remember EVO magazine getting into a palaver over the 330ci clubsport because they misread the promotional material as a 200kg weight reduction over the standard model, when in fact it was a pointless 20kg
This has the back seats missing I believe, that would be a reasonable saving all on its own.
iphonedyou said:
Genuine question - would a dealer take your Scirocco?
It's lovely, but from a resale point of view surely it's getting on for unsaleable at decent money given the extent and newness of the mods?
I'd strip it to standard, sell it privately and sell the mods.It's lovely, but from a resale point of view surely it's getting on for unsaleable at decent money given the extent and newness of the mods?
Only a true nut would take my car as it is. With 170k on it as well
Gibbonyc said:
I am lucky enough to have a Clubsport S on the way and I can chime in my opinion on this thread. I’ve been running a manual Golf R for the last 14 months. It rides well on its passive dampers, a good ride/handling balance. has a very slick gearbox (contrary to others) and as fast practicle everyday transport, it’s great. But after a while it’s a bit boring. The reduced sound deadening, proper seats, gaping hole in the back where the seats should be and the pop-bangs should add some much needed theatre to every drive. Combine that with the suspension changes, and 200kg weight saving and I can’t wait. Track day to Spa to be booked.
Have you specced AC? I wondered what the weight penalty was. Much like the Clio 172 Cup I think I would have to go the whole way and leave it off the list, would seem a shame to add weight when the main USP is the lack of weight.FN2TypeR said:
daveco said:
200kg weight saving?!
That is a USP right there, no wonder they all sold so quickly.
I remember EVO magazine getting into a palaver over the 330ci clubsport because they misread the promotional material as a 200kg weight reduction over the standard model, when in fact it was a pointless 20kg
That is a USP right there, no wonder they all sold so quickly.
I remember EVO magazine getting into a palaver over the 330ci clubsport because they misread the promotional material as a 200kg weight reduction over the standard model, when in fact it was a pointless 20kg
This has the back seats missing I believe, that would be a reasonable saving all on its own.
daveco said:
FN2TypeR said:
daveco said:
200kg weight saving?!
That is a USP right there, no wonder they all sold so quickly.
I remember EVO magazine getting into a palaver over the 330ci clubsport because they misread the promotional material as a 200kg weight reduction over the standard model, when in fact it was a pointless 20kg
That is a USP right there, no wonder they all sold so quickly.
I remember EVO magazine getting into a palaver over the 330ci clubsport because they misread the promotional material as a 200kg weight reduction over the standard model, when in fact it was a pointless 20kg
This has the back seats missing I believe, that would be a reasonable saving all on its own.
was at Evos mistake regarding the 330iFN2TypeR said:
daveco said:
FN2TypeR said:
daveco said:
200kg weight saving?!
That is a USP right there, no wonder they all sold so quickly.
I remember EVO magazine getting into a palaver over the 330ci clubsport because they misread the promotional material as a 200kg weight reduction over the standard model, when in fact it was a pointless 20kg
That is a USP right there, no wonder they all sold so quickly.
I remember EVO magazine getting into a palaver over the 330ci clubsport because they misread the promotional material as a 200kg weight reduction over the standard model, when in fact it was a pointless 20kg
This has the back seats missing I believe, that would be a reasonable saving all on its own.
was at Evos mistake regarding the 330i
daveco said:
FN2TypeR said:
daveco said:
200kg weight saving?!
That is a USP right there, no wonder they all sold so quickly.
I remember EVO magazine getting into a palaver over the 330ci clubsport because they misread the promotional material as a 200kg weight reduction over the standard model, when in fact it was a pointless 20kg
That is a USP right there, no wonder they all sold so quickly.
I remember EVO magazine getting into a palaver over the 330ci clubsport because they misread the promotional material as a 200kg weight reduction over the standard model, when in fact it was a pointless 20kg
This has the back seats missing I believe, that would be a reasonable saving all on its own.
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/volkswagen/golf/95342...
simundo777 said:
The 200kg weight saving is being taken out of context.
The Clubsport S is NOT 200kg lighter than the GTI its based on. The guy was referring to the weight saving over his Golf R.
Lack of Haldex will be 75kg of that.The Clubsport S is NOT 200kg lighter than the GTI its based on. The guy was referring to the weight saving over his Golf R.
Rear seats on their own weigh about...40kg, the Recaro buckets are about 10kg lighter than OEM seats (in the Mk5 at least) each.
Lighter wheels can easily save 3 or 4 KG per corner and lighter discs save 1kg per corner as well.
Still a fair weight saving but you could save more by using plastic front wings but after this it gets very expensive very quickly (carbon body panels, lightweight materials, titanium exhaust etc)
ty speaker under the bonnet like the R ?nickfrog said:
Tuvra said:
nickfrog said:
I am pretty sure we'll see a few on track days so it doesn't matter how many have been bought by "speculators", it's a free market economy ! The two are not even incompatible!
It does matter when people use their "contacts" to get them over genuine enthusiasts who may not have the same contacts I am talking about people/dealers getting their names down on the waiting list (through lots of wink, wink, nudge, nudge), taking delivery and then selling them as "delivery mileage" cars, these are no better than ticket touts.
I am 99% sure these will never depreciate, I think it will replicate the Focus RS500.
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