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Click or tap --> MY13 CW Golf R | Manual | ACC (deleted) | 19" Black Talladegas (sold) | Satnav-Dynaudio
APR Stage 2+ w/RFD | Autotech HPFP | IE CAI + BSH Heat Shield | NPC Clutch + SMF | HPX 3" TBE | CTS FMIC | VWR Short Shifter | Comp Haldex | Uprated Engine Mounts | MCA Red Suspension | HP Superpro LCA/ALK/Ball Joints | Superpro Rear Bushes | AP Racing BBK | P3 Gauge | 16% tint
Track wheels: 18x8 ET45 Enkei Racing PF01 | Tyres: 245/40R18 Yokohama Advan A050 Soft | Street: 245/35R19 Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S -
I thought it was the other way around, wanted an R, got a 118.Originally posted by Machine View PostComment
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I had the element of surprise thoughOriginally posted by Mountainman View Post
I think I started the whole "_R" username thing here which was just the initial of my surname, and has been a username I've used for years on other websites. That said there's nothing untrue about your statementOriginally posted by team_v View Post
(although I'd prefer the Mk7 R which will have better fuel consumption and should be better all-round if going by the new Audi S3)
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I mentioned a while back, followed an MR from the lights one morning on the way to work. He took off, belched copious amounts of black smoke but failed to shake me (I wasn't really trying I have to say - the R had plenty left). Once we hit the speed limit I backed off but he didn't slow.
I thought they were quicker than that. Maybe the copious amount of black smoke was saying more than just a foot flat to the floor ....8VSS2L/16 E9E9 XG MP SPP1 4ZD 6XK CSC5P with an extra free 10kWComment
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Who knows if the driver had his or her foot flat to the floor...Originally posted by Candyman View PostClick or tap --> MY13 CW Golf R | Manual | ACC (deleted) | 19" Black Talladegas (sold) | Satnav-Dynaudio
APR Stage 2+ w/RFD | Autotech HPFP | IE CAI + BSH Heat Shield | NPC Clutch + SMF | HPX 3" TBE | CTS FMIC | VWR Short Shifter | Comp Haldex | Uprated Engine Mounts | MCA Red Suspension | HP Superpro LCA/ALK/Ball Joints | Superpro Rear Bushes | AP Racing BBK | P3 Gauge | 16% tint
Track wheels: 18x8 ET45 Enkei Racing PF01 | Tyres: 245/40R18 Yokohama Advan A050 Soft | Street: 245/35R19 Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SComment
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I was basing that on the noise it was making and the clouds of smoke.Originally posted by Machine View Post8VSS2L/16 E9E9 XG MP SPP1 4ZD 6XK CSC5P with an extra free 10kWComment
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That can be deceiving. If you weren't really trying, maybe he wasn't either. My car is plenty noisy without being at full throttle and my diesel blows soot without putting the right foot right down. Maybe it was a dieselution...Originally posted by Candyman View PostClick or tap --> MY13 CW Golf R | Manual | ACC (deleted) | 19" Black Talladegas (sold) | Satnav-Dynaudio
APR Stage 2+ w/RFD | Autotech HPFP | IE CAI + BSH Heat Shield | NPC Clutch + SMF | HPX 3" TBE | CTS FMIC | VWR Short Shifter | Comp Haldex | Uprated Engine Mounts | MCA Red Suspension | HP Superpro LCA/ALK/Ball Joints | Superpro Rear Bushes | AP Racing BBK | P3 Gauge | 16% tint
Track wheels: 18x8 ET45 Enkei Racing PF01 | Tyres: 245/40R18 Yokohama Advan A050 Soft | Street: 245/35R19 Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SComment
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MR EVO Diesel - that would be something different.8VSS2L/16 E9E9 XG MP SPP1 4ZD 6XK CSC5P with an extra free 10kWComment
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I had a rolling run with a current shape STI Impreza hatch a few weeks ago - well we had several rolling runs actually
Pleased to say that the Golf R was able to beat it each time - although not by much. The Golf pulled away very slowly from it. It was stock as far as i could tell, although they have 225kw and 400 odd nm from the factory with their tuned up 2.5L turbo engine and do 0-100kph in under 5 seconds.
Good fun.Comment
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^ Lucas, have you got your car under 5 sec? You have a P3 gauge, no?Click or tap --> MY13 CW Golf R | Manual | ACC (deleted) | 19" Black Talladegas (sold) | Satnav-Dynaudio
APR Stage 2+ w/RFD | Autotech HPFP | IE CAI + BSH Heat Shield | NPC Clutch + SMF | HPX 3" TBE | CTS FMIC | VWR Short Shifter | Comp Haldex | Uprated Engine Mounts | MCA Red Suspension | HP Superpro LCA/ALK/Ball Joints | Superpro Rear Bushes | AP Racing BBK | P3 Gauge | 16% tint
Track wheels: 18x8 ET45 Enkei Racing PF01 | Tyres: 245/40R18 Yokohama Advan A050 Soft | Street: 245/35R19 Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SComment
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I wouldn't try with an STI on my car. I can understand why you could match him though Lucas with your modification stage.Originally posted by Lucas_R View PostI had a rolling run with a current shape STI Impreza hatch a few weeks ago - well we had several rolling runs actually
Pleased to say that the Golf R was able to beat it each time - although not by much. The Golf pulled away very slowly from it. It was stock as far as i could tell, although they have 225kw and 400 odd nm from the factory with their tuned up 2.5L turbo engine and do 0-100kph in under 5 seconds.
Good fun.
The STI was the only other car we considered when looking at the R but it just wasnt as nice a place to be for the amount of time I spend in the car every day given the car had to be a daily driver.8VSS2L/16 E9E9 XG MP SPP1 4ZD 6XK CSC5P with an extra free 10kWComment
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We also looked at the STI, Evo 10 and XR5 as alternatives.
STI and Evo look ok from the outside, but the interior was so cheap and nasty. Our Nissan S15 that we were getting rid of was a nicer place to be.
Surprisingly i didnt mind the XR5, but couldnt bring myself to buy a Ford with a Volvo engine. They are good value though.Comment
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I havent tested the 0-100kph since about mid way through last year (car had stage 1 tune at that time) and i got 5.6 seconds. I could have probably done a little better, but i was recording with my right hand, and shifting and steering with my left.....
The car is definetly faster now, so id like to hope could knock a few tenths off that time now.
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It had to be AWD for us so there were only really two options (S3 seemed a bit pointless really). That will all change next time though with more AWD options on offer (the Merc in particular).Originally posted by Lucas_R View Post8VSS2L/16 E9E9 XG MP SPP1 4ZD 6XK CSC5P with an extra free 10kWComment
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Understandable - a day with an S3 is what convinced me to get the R actually. I couldnt afford nor justify the cost for a new S3 anyway - so had to scrap that idea.
I dont mind the look of this new Merc AMG hatchback - but it would have to be a manual for me still.Comment
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