8v vs 16v

[velly_16v_cab]

And how much does a cambelt change cost on an 8 compared to a 16v

i am a contractor, money isnt an issue

[velly_16v_cab]

thats why your 8v is so slow if your starting in 3rd


sorry guys, i am a 16v man through and through...trust me, you wont win this one

[Brisben]

Can your 16v start off in 3rd ?

And how much does a cambelt change cost on an 8 compared to a 16v

[Golf Houso]

all down to the weight thing as standard.


still, both are better than an 8v lol

Can your 16v start off in 3rd ?

[velly_16v_cab]

all down to the weight thing as standard.


still, both are better than an 8v lol

[Mrk_Mickey]

Especially with good twisties. I'd imagine the 16v is more agile... ?

[velly_16v_cab]

a 16v will give a VR a good run for its money. mid range on the VR is very stronge but a point to point run would be fun!!!

[Golf Houso]

Not by much... or at least this guys wasnt.

I don't imagine it would have been, and thats why its its treated in almost as the same way as the VR6 in a three i.e. respected with a considerable following... Its still no 1.8T mind you.

[MattyT]

Not by much... or at least this guys wasnt.

[Golf Houso]

*calls out to Runamuk* OI!

Somehow I don't think he'll hear me from NSW...

Geez someone's gonna hang me for this... they're slower than the VR's... end of story

[Mrk_Mickey]

*calls out to Runamuk* OI!

Somehow I don't think he'll hear me from NSW...

[MattyT]

You'd have to ask runamuk

[Mrk_Mickey]

How do they compare to that of an average VR?

[MattyT]

Met a dude with a mk3 16v on our last perth cruise, lordy does that thing fly! Loves to rev too.

[Preen59]

^yeah sounds like a plan.

Maybe we could get a model specific info sheet sticky thread for each of the models of VW catagorised. ie. engine and trim specifications, special models, etc

Just kicked it off. More to be added as we go.

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