The Mega Mk7 Golf GTI/GTD/R thread

hooch-85

Ionised wrote: »

If anyone is looking for a Cupra in July my 172 dsg with acc will be traded then. Currently has 23k on it so probably 27 by then.

Sounds like a nice car , what are you replacing it with?

Ionised

hooch-85 wrote:

Sounds like a nice car , what are you replacing it with?

Mini Cooper SE. Decided to go full electric as an experiment

Skippy along

New boots delivered Goodyear F1 18s for 368 euro Nothing feels better than driving with new rubber

Skippy along

I got one set not three... ... Bloody phone sorry

dar83

Just thought you really really like rubber...

I never understood why people don't go back and delete the extra posts when this happens? If it ever happened me I just delete them.

Skippy along

Lance Tall Beagle wrote: »

I never understood why people don't go back and delete the extra posts when this happens? If it ever happened me I just delete them.

I'm a long time poster on boards and it's not often I'd make a mistake like that so sorry if i took up your time.. Tried to delete the posts but wasn't able so if you could possibly spare some of your time in showing me how to delete them I'll happily do it just for you.

hooch-85

Skippy along wrote: »

New boots delivered Goodyear F1 18s for 368 euro Nothing feels better than driving with new rubber

Ordered a pair myself of Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 this morning, not so cheap for the 19's. Still €133 each delivered is not too bad.

Skippy along

hooch-85 wrote: »

Ordered a pair myself of Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 this morning, not so cheap for the 19's. Still €133 each delivered is not too bad.

Got mine from oponeo.ie came from Belgium took 4 days with dpd
https://www.oponeo.ie/tyre-models/goodyear-eagle-f1-asymmetric-5?gclid=CjwKCAiA1L_xBRA2EiwAgcLKA_Ag5Lu0pGrU66N5UhvP1ECwQGjjge0vBpGAYSmrZkQzUZnxZaEbcBoCzNQQAvD_BwE

un5byh7sqpd2x0

Skippy along wrote: »

I'm a long time poster on boards and it's not often I'd make a mistake like that so sorry if i took up your time.. Tried to delete the posts but wasn't able so if you could possibly spare some of your time in showing me how to delete them I'll happily do it just for you.

Edit -> Delete -> Delete Message -> Delete this Message

hooch-85

Skippy along wrote: »

Got mine from oponeo.ie came from Belgium took 4 days with dpd
https://www.oponeo.ie/tyre-models/goodyear-eagle-f1-asymmetric-5?gclid=CjwKCAiA1L_xBRA2EiwAgcLKA_Ag5Lu0pGrU66N5UhvP1ECwQGjjge0vBpGAYSmrZkQzUZnxZaEbcBoCzNQQAvD_BwE

You should have tried tyreleader.ie. Cheaper again, especially seen as you bought 3 sets:D

Skippy along

hooch-85 wrote: »

You should have tried tyreleader.ie. Cheaper again, especially seen as you bought 3 sets:D

Ha Ha!!!!! Deserved that one

what the hell!

Ok apologies for the stupid question but if you do buy your tyres online, will a garage put them on for you no hassle if you rock up to the door with them in the boot?

hooch-85

what the hell! wrote: »

Ok apologies for the stupid question but if you do buy your tyres online, will a garage put them on for you no hassle if you rock up to the door with them in the boot?

Certain places will, but be prepared to pay €10-15 a corner to have them fitted. and some will ask you to dispose of your old ones yourself.

ShadowHearth

Appearantly, new Seat Leon will be revealed today. There are already some leaked pictures and I already prefer it over mk8 golf.
I wonder if they will reveal Leon Cupra, thought rumors are it's going to be 245hp hybrid now.

Rattlehead_ie

hooch-85 wrote: »

Ordered a pair myself of Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 this morning, not so cheap for the 19's. Still €133 each delivered is not too bad.

Have them on my Focus ST. 19" and by far the better tyre over the Michelin PS4/s

DaveyDave

A lot of the places I called in West Dublin were asking €25 per tyre. See how it compares to their prices if they can get the tyre.

Most places I called it ended up being cheaper to buy from them, go figure. There wasn't much variation in prices either. Discount Tyre in Blanch were €5/tyre cheaper than others but I went simply for their good reputation.

Also ask if anyone has any cashback offers, I got €20 back from Michelin for buying from an authorised retailer. Would have got more if they were 18/19" and even more if it was all 4. Not sure if that would apply if you bought online.

un5byh7sqpd2x0

ShadowHearth wrote: »

Appearantly, new Seat Leon will be revealed today. There are already some leaked pictures and I already prefer it over mk8 golf.
I wonder if they will reveal Leon Cupra, thought rumors are it's going to be 245hp hybrid now.

https://forums.seatcupra.net/index.php?threads/2020-seat-leon-leaked-before-tomorrows-unveiling.458654/

Unveiling at 7pm apparently.

ShadowHearth

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/2020-seat-leon-launches-major-tech-gains-and-hybrid-power

I personally think it looks great, specially estate. Like interior too. Interesting to see Cupra version now.

Edit: So new Cupra will be available as Hybrid or proper full petrol. Me likey!

Andrew76

ShadowHearth wrote: »

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/2020-seat-leon-launches-major-tech-gains-and-hybrid-power

I personally think it looks great, specially estate. Like interior too. Interesting to see Cupra version now.

Edit: So new Cupra will be available as Hybrid or proper full petrol. Me likey!

Not a fan of the exhaust shape or that little door thing above the front wheel arch - maybe that’s just on the hybrid version though? Apart from that it looks good. Hopefully the Cupra is a bit more aggressive looking.

what the hell!

Yeah I think I like it! Very like the Focus and I’m not sure if I like that new font which they’re rolling out across the Seat range. Looking forward to seeing the Cupra too before I make a decision!

DaveyDave

what the hell! wrote: »

Yeah I think I like it! Very like the Focus and I’m not sure if I like that new font which they’re rolling out across the Seat range. Looking forward to seeing the Cupra too before I make a decision!

Agreed, very Focus in the shape. Not a fan, but the estate looks a bit better.

Prefer the current model. Even after watching videos of the new Golf I'm not a huge fan. Don't like the screen sticking out of the dash. Takes away from the clean lines.

Those pictures have a spoiler and that front bumper is fairly aggressive, I'd say that's the FR model? So likely Cupra will be similar but with vents below the fog lights? Then again, the current FR looks well with the 18" wheels, a nice set of wheels would improve the look.

ShadowHearth

Fake exhaust does look really meh. Hopefully new Cupra won't have that kind of stuff.
All around it's a beautiful car. I love it. Ofc this being Ireland, we will be waiting for 2021 for it.
With new model so close, I hope current model Cupra second hand market will take a bit a hit in price.

hooch-85

hooch-85 wrote: »

Good price on this Cupra, they seem to depreciate a lot heavier than their VW or Audi stablemates

https://www.carsireland.ie/detail.php?ad_id=2465990&r=s.php%3Fm%5B%5D%3D78%26o%5B%5D%3D673%26f%3D1%26nn%3D12%26yn%3D2014%26g%3D0

Casati wrote: »

I think it’s expensive - with discounts available two years ago that could have been bought for less than 35k. The price jumped a lot last year with changes to the VRT really hurting this model.

Nice car all the same but not worth 30k

A 192 demo here asking €36k ......
https://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/seat/leon/fpa/201907190239909
"2019 (192) SEAT Leon
**DEMO SALE**CUPRA 290 5DR 2.0TSI DSG **2.9% PCP AVAILABLE ON THIS CAR** TINY MILEAGE**MASSIVE SPEC**"

what the hell!

Augeo wrote: »

A 192 demo here asking €36k ......
https://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/seat/leon/fpa/201907190239909
"2019 (192) SEAT Leon
**DEMO SALE**CUPRA 290 5DR 2.0TSI DSG **2.9% PCP AVAILABLE ON THIS CAR** TINY MILEAGE**MASSIVE SPEC**"

The 2.9% on those really makes a difference. You'd be better off ordering a new one which has 0%. A new one was coming in cheaper for me. I was getting a good deal though from my dealer where I got my FR. Did anyone see a release date for the new Leon here? Did I see May mentioned somewhere?

what the hell!

what the hell! wrote: »

The 2.9% on those really makes a difference. You'd be better off ordering a new one which has 0%. A new one was coming in cheaper for me. I was getting a good deal though from my dealer where I got my FR. Did anyone see a release date for the new Leon here? Did I see May mentioned somewhere?

Yeah, it'd be about €2k in interest.

The 192 for €36k makes the 191 for €30k look a tad expensive IMO.

un5byh7sqpd2x0

what the hell! wrote: »

The 2.9% on those really makes a difference. You'd be better off ordering a new one which has 0%. A new one was coming in cheaper for me. I was getting a good deal though from my dealer where I got my FR. Did anyone see a release date for the new Leon here? Did I see May mentioned somewhere?

Would you get a new one? There is a 6 month factory delay, i.e. new cars delivered now were ordered last July or so. Also with the new Mk4 they will stop making the Mk3.

what the hell!

Frederick Yellow Headhunter wrote: »

Would you get a new one? There is a 6 month factory delay, i.e. new cars delivered now were ordered last July or so. Also with the new Mk4 they will stop making the Mk3.

I don't think that delay is there anymore but I could be wrong? They were saying 12 weeks to me.

theintern

Good news for anyone looking to get diamond cut alloy repair done in the west. Frank Byrnes in Oranmore have gotten in a diamond cut alloy machine. They're generally speaking a very good shop, with high quality work.

https://www.facebook.com/frankbyrnesautobodyrepairs/videos/224271218596378/

everlast75

This appears to be a decent R32 here for sale



https://www.deerparkmotorsmm.com/car-details/2484924/

dastardly00

theintern wrote: »

Good news for anyone looking to get diamond cut alloy repair done in the west. Frank Byrnes in Oranmore have gotten in a diamond cut alloy machine. They're generally speaking a very good shop, with high quality work.

https://www.facebook.com/frankbyrnesautobodyrepairs/videos/224271218596378/

That's great news for me as I live in Galway. Both of my front 19" Brescias have a couple of scuffs on them that I want to get repaired.

Toyotafanboi

everlast75 wrote: »

This appears to be a decent R32 here for sale



https://www.deerparkmotorsmm.com/car-details/2484924/

Did Deane Motors not have that up for €10k last week?

Toyotafanboi

Toyotafanboi wrote: »

Did Deane Motors not have that up for €10k last week?

Definitely the same car, can't remember the asking though.

James Bond Junior

theintern wrote: »

Good news for anyone looking to get diamond cut alloy repair done in the west. Frank Byrnes in Oranmore have gotten in a diamond cut alloy machine. They're generally speaking a very good shop, with high quality work.

https://www.facebook.com/frankbyrnesautobodyrepairs/videos/224271218596378/

I don't know if you have ever met Frank personally but he is a perfectionist to a fault. A good lad too.

JoeA3

Yeah, Frank is a gent and runs a very good operation there. I've had the misfortune to need his services a couple of times and the service and work done has always been top class.

Handy that there's finally someone local (and reputable) that can do diamond cut repairs. Sending wheels off to the other side of the country is a PITA.

Tiger72

Guys whats the Nox value on a 17 reg Golf R Mk 7.5 310PS ? From what i see its 14 and the cost is €70.00 if importing

S.G.M.

Great thread folks very helpful.
I'm on the lookout for a petrol car that is 2015 or younger and was thinking the VW Golf, Seat Leon, Ford Focus or Skoda Octavia. Like the sport models of cars so find some of the suggestions in this thread good although a few quite pricey.

Killinator

everlast75 wrote: »

This appears to be a decent R32 here for sale



https://www.deerparkmotorsmm.com/car-details/2484924/

Makes me miss my one but it's not worth 13k. Even with wingbacks.

Sorry, it might be WORTH 13k but it's not gonna get it. The tax is just too inhibitive.

hooch-85

https://twitter.com/GardaTraffic/status/1223612736946556928

This GTD driver will be getting a holiday from driving.

Casati

hooch-85 wrote: »

https://twitter.com/GardaTraffic/status/1223612736946556928

This GTD driver will be getting a holiday from driving.

Good job he wasn’t driving an R!

hooch-85

They wouldn't have caught him if he was.

JoeA3

GTD for sale. One careful owner.

theintern

JoeA3 wrote: »

GTD for sale. One careful owner.

"Nevr raced r rallied"

bazz26

hooch-85 wrote: »

They wouldn't have caught him if he was.

Cannot outrun a radio and road block though.

hooch-85

bazz26 wrote: »

Cannot outrun a radio and road block though.

Very true, it was more of a tongue in cheek comment. No way would I advocate trying to out run the law.

bazz26

I gotcha hooch. An R definitely would outrun most of stuff they have doing speed checks that would be chasing them alright.

theintern

Especially since the guards crashed their silver R..

drunkmonkey

bazz26 wrote: »

Cannot outrun a radio and road block though.

You need to brush up on your GTA skills..

CharlieCroker

theintern wrote: »

Especially since the guards crashed their silver R..

That's back on the road. So are the 2 Focus ST

bazz26

bazz26 wrote: »

Cannot outrun a radio and road block though.

Was on the M18 recently lateish at night and was just being cautious myself luckily as I passed an on ramp I could see dim lights sitting there and know straight away that it would be a speed check. One car shot past me followed by another soon after, a little break and another really tearing it - this was the squad car (no lights or sirens). They caught up to a pulled the second slower car, so the faster car got away with it, poxed with luck!