Polo GTi... Limp wristed image

[DeanB]

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And from all of this I can tell you obscure published test figures mean s**t .... in the real world, under real conditions, with Australian specification cars, with real drivers totally different results are to be had.

But you're forgetting that no matter what a Ford will always be faster ....

[Pumpe-Düse]

why not the 197, you've put that up on the world's tallest pedestal??

Money. I don't think its worth what they ask for it over the Clio 172/182.

I mean, its $36,990 + on-roads (41k d/a) with slightly more power (145kW over 131 in 182), lots more weight (1240 vs 1090), an extra gear and alot less interior features (no leather, no stacker, no auto lights, wipers etc etc, no xenons etc). 182 was $32990 + on-roads, most people were getting them for 33ish drive away.

For 197 money I'd rather get a second hand R32. Best sounding car short of a Ferrari IMO.

[VW GTI]

Also, have you EVER driven on a track? - yes
What car - Polo GTI

Were you that Silver Polo at Warwick that I kept thinking was the pace car?

[Sharkie]

Were you that Silver Polo at Warwick that I kept thinking was the pace car?

LOL

Yep .... 1 of 2 possible reasons .....

1. I was trying to be the pace car ..... (Not)

and

2. With stock tyres and suspension it sucks around a track ...... (True)

[Pumpe-Düse]

Mmmm ... let me see how I do at this ......

Golf GTI - yes
Modified Golf GTI (150-300kw atw) - yes 180kw atw manual
Polo GTI - yes
Modified Polo GTI (120-150kw atw) - yes
Focus XR5 - yes
Fiesta XR4 - yes

AND I make a point of driving pretty much every decent car out there ... its a hobby of mine ....

so for a few Mazda 3 MPS, Audi A3 Qtr, S3, 135i, M3, VE SS, HSV R8 etc etc etc.....

Also, have you EVER driven on a track? - yes
What car - Formula Ford, BMW M3, BMW 330i, BMW Z3M, B5 Audi A4 Quattro, Mk4 Golf GTI, MK1 modified Golf, Polo GTI

Drag strip? - yes
What car - BMW E36 M3 (13.1s), Opel Corsa Turbo (14.3s), MK1 Golf Turbo (12.3s), Nissan Ute with 4AGZE turbo (10.7s) and most of these repeatedly ......

And from all of this I can tell you obscure published test figures mean s**t .... in the real world, under real conditions, with Australian specification cars, with real drivers totally different results are to be had.

That's a nice list. 13.1 from an E36 M3? 3.2? If standard, 'tis a very very good time.

How did you find the Mazda 3 MPS vs Focus XR5 (I took them out on the same day). Have you driven a Megane 225?

[Spec83]

We found out on the Mt Nebo / Glorious cruise weekend past that there isn't too much difference between a chipped and non-chipped Polo in the twisties..

You only really notice it when pulling dead-straight up hill but the advantage of not carrying as much speed into a corner is that you can brake later

[Sharkie]

M3 was not stock. It was chipped with a nice exhaust.

MPS is far better than a XR5, pity about the limited boost in 1st and 2nd, which means a chipped Polo is quicker until mid 3rd gear ....

Drove a R26 at Gary Crick (They do Renault and VW on the Sunshine Coast) back to back with a Golf GTI. Its great, handles good and goes much quicker.

BUT it is a Renault .... and a GTI is much easier to live with on a daily basis. And much easier and cheaper to mod.

[Kai]

Golf GTI - yes
Modified Golf GTI (150-300kw atw) - no
Polo GTI - yes
Modified Polo GTI (120-150kw atw) - yes
Focus XR5 - yes
Fiesta XR4 - yes

Also, have you EVER driven on a track? - yes

What car - Formula Ford, My Mazda, V8 supercar, 10 second swift, 800hp Silvia.

Drag strip? - yes
What car - Polo 13.9 @ 104mph / Mazda 808 (old setup) 8.8 @ 162mph / Nissan Silvia 12.2 @ 145mph ......

Maybe some people should realize all cars feel different. And alot of people say my mazda feels slow. Till the car your beating runs 9's.

[Pumpe-Düse]

M3 was not stock. It was chipped with a nice exhaust.

MPS is far better than a XR5, pity about the limited boost in 1st and 2nd, which means a chipped Polo is quicker until mid 3rd gear ....

Drove a R26 at Gary Crick (They do Renault and VW on the Sunshine Coast) back to back with a Golf GTI. Its great, handles good and goes much quicker.

BUT it is a Renault .... and a GTI is much easier to live with on a daily basis. And much easier and cheaper to mod.

Agree about the XR5. And about the 1st and 2nd gear.

Oh an R26, nice! I've only taken the 225 and 225 Cup out and they were awesome, love to try the R26 (more power, LSD etc).

[Kai]

We found out on the Mt Nebo / Glorious cruise weekend past that there isn't too much difference between a chipped and non-chipped Polo in the twisties..

You only really notice it when pulling dead-straight up hill but the advantage of not carrying as much speed into a corner is that you can brake later

Not wanting to start anything. But did yous change drivers at all?

I for one recon jason would be quite considerably faster even if he was given a stock polo. Just comes down to driver.

[jasn78]

Not wanting to start anything. But did yous change drivers at all?

I for one recon jason would be quite considerably faster even if he was given a stock polo. Just comes down to driver.

lmao

thanks mate but shane is the one who i would want testing them

[RhysQ]

Not wanting to start anything. But did yous change drivers at all?

I for one recon jason would be quite considerably faster even if he was given a stock polo. Just comes down to driver.

jason was in front of me leading the cruise, spec 83 was behind me, blitzen was behind him and then shaneth was at the back.

we were all giving it a good go and jason couldn't get away from me. the only time i pulled away from spec83 (non chipped) was on the straights where my chip worked its magic. the only person falling away was shane and that was because he had the new clutch in and was taking it relatively easy.

[jasn78]

the only person falling away was shane and that was because he had the new clutch in and was taking it relatively easy.

polo trust me i wasnt going flat chat mate

if u ever want a spin let me know

[Kai]

polo trust me i wasnt going flat chat mate

if u ever want a spin let me know

I will attend this.

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