Tarmac's Golf R Build, Pics & Vid

[team_v]

i was the same speed as that V8 ute but couldnt get past him. Not quite understanding the tame and agile comments? The car weighs 1500kg and for a street car thats pretty good. It feels great, sure i could take the interior out but whats the point for 1 day here and there. The best thing i will do in the future apart from the above is weight on the wheels and brake upgrade. Just the brake upgrade alone sheds a fair bit of unsprung weight.

The GTI's (Golf and Polo) apparently feel quicker due to their FWD nature and lighter weight making them more "chuckable".
The AWD and heavier weight makes the R feel more tame even though you are going harder since you are more in control.

Light weight wheels does make a difference but it's only 12kg or so all up.
Every bit helps though

[AdamD]

Light weight wheels does make a difference but it's only 12kg or so all up.

Everyone's got a different formula for sprung vs unsprung weight, but even the conservatives reckon a kilo shed from unsprung weight is worth 4 sprung.

[Tarmac]

Agreed. Light weight wheels and brakes. Especially brakes as the OEM ones are SOOO heavy. Wil make a difference in performance.