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Picked up the car yesterday. Then took it from Melbourne to Geelong and had the new RS4 19" rims and Michelin PS2's by the guys at Bob Jane in Moorabool Street put on. Highly recommend these guys. 'Wil' was sensational in sourcing rims and tyres and couldn't have been more helpful. Then drove around to AM Glass Tinting and had 35% front and 15% rear put on. Set it off brilliantly.
I actually haven't even had enough time yet to admire it and have a good look but gathering from the looks l was getting on the way home last night it is certainly catching peoples eye.
With only a couple of hundred kays on the clock yet l can't say l have truelly tested this thing out but from the limited driving all l can say is this thing is awesome. My previous drive was a Liberty GT Spec B Turbo with 6 speed manual and whilst l loved that car (Except for harsh ride) the R36 is by a far a better car in every aspect.
For starters the seats in this car are brilliant. The amount of shifting and lumbar support adjustments are just amazing and they make you feel like you don't want to get out of the car.
The DSG gearbox from initial use (This was the thing l was most unsure about as l have always driven manuals) is great. I had been concerned from reading some threads that it has a mind of its own but from initial use l am always finding it is thinking the same as me when l want to change up or down. Will obviously get a better idea though after some real driving down the coast today and tomorrow.
One good suprise l had was that the car had the new 2009 upgraded stereo. I didn't go sat nav as l couldn't justify the price for the limited use l would need it for and also with the "Google Maps" that l down loaded the other day thanks to 3Putt l am glad now l haven't also. Don't get me wrong if it was standard l would be loving it but with tight budget just couldn't really afford it. However the new upgraded standard unit is great. This guys at Camberwell VW hadn't seen one until my car had arrived and after going over it they said it was a much better system. It comes standard with Ipod input and also has an SD card input slot. I think you get get up to 4GB cards so atleast l will be able to put some music on that although with the Ipod input probably won't need.
Anyway l am going to drive now. Will be going down to Apollo Bay via Forrest which is my favourite road and will probably head back to Lorne and home inland to Deans Marsh which is another great drive. Absolutely pouring rain at present so will see how good these Michelin PS2's are!!! Hopefully tomorrow the rain will have stopped and l will post some pic's.
Will keep you posted of my thoughts as l have more time in the car.
I actually haven't even had enough time yet to admire it and have a good look but gathering from the looks l was getting on the way home last night it is certainly catching peoples eye.
With only a couple of hundred kays on the clock yet l can't say l have truelly tested this thing out but from the limited driving all l can say is this thing is awesome. My previous drive was a Liberty GT Spec B Turbo with 6 speed manual and whilst l loved that car (Except for harsh ride) the R36 is by a far a better car in every aspect.
For starters the seats in this car are brilliant. The amount of shifting and lumbar support adjustments are just amazing and they make you feel like you don't want to get out of the car.
The DSG gearbox from initial use (This was the thing l was most unsure about as l have always driven manuals) is great. I had been concerned from reading some threads that it has a mind of its own but from initial use l am always finding it is thinking the same as me when l want to change up or down. Will obviously get a better idea though after some real driving down the coast today and tomorrow.
One good suprise l had was that the car had the new 2009 upgraded stereo. I didn't go sat nav as l couldn't justify the price for the limited use l would need it for and also with the "Google Maps" that l down loaded the other day thanks to 3Putt l am glad now l haven't also. Don't get me wrong if it was standard l would be loving it but with tight budget just couldn't really afford it. However the new upgraded standard unit is great. This guys at Camberwell VW hadn't seen one until my car had arrived and after going over it they said it was a much better system. It comes standard with Ipod input and also has an SD card input slot. I think you get get up to 4GB cards so atleast l will be able to put some music on that although with the Ipod input probably won't need.
Anyway l am going to drive now. Will be going down to Apollo Bay via Forrest which is my favourite road and will probably head back to Lorne and home inland to Deans Marsh which is another great drive. Absolutely pouring rain at present so will see how good these Michelin PS2's are!!! Hopefully tomorrow the rain will have stopped and l will post some pic's.
Will keep you posted of my thoughts as l have more time in the car.
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