Golf R Observations and Questions

[jlgumby]

The RB26DETT in the GTR (R32-R34) is a beast of an engine, even stock, but as you say, the unmodified Skyline is just a myth these days. A mate of mine's gone down the larger turbos/3.0 block/forged internals path with his R32; there's tons of lag down low to the point where an R would be all over it off-boost or off the line if the GTR wasn't being launched hard, but once this thing comes on strong you feel like you're being pushed into next week. Proper supercars would struggle to stay with it in a straight line.

Ahh... I knew you R guys are a smart bunch. I have a 33 with tiny mods and it lays down 296 at the wheels. It's violent. But then I know a guy who can hit 100 in his Golf R in the low 4's, so not that far off possibly.

I keep reading this thread and almost regret cancelling my order after waiting for 10 long months for it to arrive.... almost.

[Candyman]

shhhhhhhh... you will give WJ ideas on a new pointless thread..

Has he ordered one yet, an 86 I mean.

Can I also say, the stock air filter is a shocker

[Ryan_R]

Good gains with a VWR or other brand replacement one?

[SilvrFoxX]

Ahh... I knew you R guys are a smart bunch.

I keep reading this thread and almost regret cancelling my order after waiting for 10 long months for it to arrive.... almost.

1. We are
2. You should , they get better with age.. just like me

[SilvrFoxX]

Has he ordered one yet, an 86 I mean.

Can I also say, the stock air filter is a shocker

1. i don't care.. I really mean I don't care...
2. Elaborate please

[Candyman]

Good gains with a VWR or other brand replacement one?

"Other" and yes

[Ryan_R]

No brand name or links to share?

[Candyman]

No brand name or links to share?

Prototype, so no.

Somewhat similar to a BMC drop in

Still on the hunt for a replacement engine cover mount - the spigot (used up the two I had). Stupid stupid idea VW

[Candyman]

1. We are
2. You should , they get better with age.. just like me

You are still a young un, well, compared to some of us

Agree that the R gets better with age. Would be such a disappointment having to pass up on a car you actually wanted

Ah well, compromises, huh

[SilvrFoxX]

Lack of patience.. Good things come to those that wait.. ( or pay more )

[Candyman]

6.6 l/100 km on a 7 hour trip today

Measured the old fashioned way

Liberal use of boost. Mix of 110, 80 and town driving.

[SilvrFoxX]

Impressive..

[brimway]

Have to be happy with that, almost diesel economy!

[SilvrFoxX]

Well it sounds like a diesel at idle.. does that count..?

[Ryan_R]

I was on the freeway and managed to get my average consumption up to 9.1l/100kph in Friday arvo peak. New record