Vw R32
09-12-2007, 06:15 PM
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09-12-2007, 07:27 PM
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M8 of mine has one its chipped roling roaded at 280 bhp and its great 
Comfy, and more than fast enough
LOL at the people saying there heavy on the juice
Compared to a cossie there cheap to run
Comfy, and more than fast enough
LOL at the people saying there heavy on the juice
Compared to a cossie there cheap to run
09-12-2007, 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by C4llyT
Over 30 brake from a chip lol 
exhaust suspension filter etc etc
And as standard his is a mk 5 so power was from the factory 246.6bhp
His is 279.1bhp..
What more can i say
09-12-2007, 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by littlebrownbike
250PS from a 3.2 is respectable though, only BMW have beated in by a few PS. It may weigh 1600KG but the 4x4 helps it get off the line much quicker than its rivals and then it gets to a corner and its under-steer central
09-12-2007, 10:29 PM
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Originally Posted by littlebrownbike
I take it you've never drove one?
I know Top Gear lap times aren't the be all and end all but its a good indication of a cars peformance.
Volkswagen Golf R32
1.30.4
BMW M3
1.31.8
BMW 130
1.31.9
Ford Focus RS
1.32.2
I know Top Gear lap times aren't the be all and end all but its a good indication of a cars peformance.
Volkswagen Golf R32
1.30.4
BMW M3
1.31.8
BMW 130
1.31.9
Ford Focus RS
1.32.2
Cant coment on the other cars
10-12-2007, 08:16 AM
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Too many posts.. I need a life!!
I work on them at my dealership and I have to say I am never impressed, however I think there is a reason. You get all the hype of the R32 and expect a LOT from it and it just doesn't deliver, it is a fast car but you expect a REALLY fast car, the same engine in the new Passat always gives me a smile and I think it's just that you don't expect the pace from it. It's all about perceptions
Older Mk4 R32 feels more raw and is a bit more fun IMHO.
However my choice would be a Mk5 GTi Edition 30, they have the S3 motor in them detuned(not a tuned GTi motor) and with a simple chip are up at 300bhp area. So much fun to drive!!!
Other than pulling away and if you can't control your right foot, the Mk5 chassis handles the turbo engine very well, and once rolling there is no need for the heavy 4wd as the R32 drives largely in FWD anyway. The Gti, even in standard form, is a better drive IMHO 
more chuckable and rewarding.
All of our techs share my opinion also, however the R32 sounds glorious!!!
Older Mk4 R32 feels more raw and is a bit more fun IMHO.
However my choice would be a Mk5 GTi Edition 30, they have the S3 motor in them detuned(not a tuned GTi motor) and with a simple chip are up at 300bhp area. So much fun to drive!!!
Other than pulling away and if you can't control your right foot, the Mk5 chassis handles the turbo engine very well, and once rolling there is no need for the heavy 4wd as the R32 drives largely in FWD anyway. The Gti, even in standard form, is a better drive IMHO
more chuckable and rewarding. All of our techs share my opinion also, however the R32 sounds glorious!!!
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