Reply With QuoteI find it hard to believe that a mile up would drop over 2 secs 0-100. He drove the filmed 0-100 off the line like my granny drives...
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Golf R ManTrans -v- Mini Cooper S high altitude test:
VW Golf R vs MINI Cooper S Coupe 0-60 MPH mile high Mashup Review - YouTube
Cheers.
WJ
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I find it hard to believe that a mile up would drop over 2 secs 0-100. He drove the filmed 0-100 off the line like my granny drives...
New Dubber
Hi - have many members here made this switch?
I've always salivated over the 8P S3 sportsback, partly because it seems like a reasonable change from the MK5 GTI but they rarely come up on carsales within Melbourne and I've since given up - the R is now looking more appealing seeming they can be found with lower KMs and $10k cheaper.
I'm well versed in the differences between the two, but still fear that despite these differences it will still subconsciously 'feel' like my MK5 GTI.
Keen to hear some experiences from those who made this transition.
Thanks
Edit - forgot to mention my GTI also has a stage 1 GIAC tune.
Last edited by xristo; 23-09-2012 at 06:08 PM. Reason: Missed detail
Volkswagen Fanatic
I made exactly that switch
The R is a far better car in every way
Ignoring the extra power and torque it sounds better, handles better, has better tech (I'm a tech head) and looks better
The one area the GTI is ahead is it felt a little more nimble.
I liked my GTI but love my R. Feels much more planted and has made my daily commute a lot more fun
8VSS2L/16 E9E9 XG MP SPP1 4ZD 6XK CSC5P with an extra free 10kW
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As long as you don't get white
Current Ride: MY 16 Daytona Pearl Grey Audi S3- Performance Pack 1, Sunroof and Driver assist
Dubber
I've made the switch- well almost! LoL! Just waiting for delivery next week on a slightly used one. I dismissed getting an R as it though it'd be too similar to MkV. After driving one extensively, they're very different cars. The extra tech as Candyman mentioned is really something- I had an MY08 GTI with the larger MFD and MP3 RCD radio and I thought that was high-tech! lol My GTI was GIAC'd and it felt more nimble off the line but I think the new-gen 4 Motion really is something else (on my test-drive @ least!).
I love the S3s too but they're still a bit too much coin for their age and newer, more modern Rs can be had for less money.
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Ahem ... and they frighten the bejeezuz out of v8s
Current Ride: MY 16 Daytona Pearl Grey Audi S3- Performance Pack 1, Sunroof and Driver assist
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Last edited by SilvrFoxX; 28-09-2012 at 07:45 AM.
Current Ride: MY 16 Daytona Pearl Grey Audi S3- Performance Pack 1, Sunroof and Driver assist
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Oh dear indeed.
They have taken the edge off the it.
Volkswagen Enthusiast
I see Volkswagen has followed the RenaultSport way and offered two variants of the Golf GTI ... Cup and Non-Cup version. The improvements in weight loss, larger brakes & electro-mechanical LSD makes for a compelling case to upgrade from the MK6 to MK7. Looks like the Power-Pack may necessitate larger 18" wheels to house the larger brake discs. Pedestrian safety re: highline bonnet is doing most contemporary no favours ... better to have a low bonnet-line and charges to lift the bonnet once pedestrian crash sensors are activated imo. Rear of the MK7 look great. It should ride, handle better with greater driver engagement ... although not as comfie or raw as the twins. Imo the Audi A3 appears to be the better looker. Here's a video of the MK7 on the turn-style:
2013 VW Golf GTi - evo at the Paris motor show - YouTube
Kudos to JJ-R32 for doing such a sterling job in Paris. Well done.
BTW: I think Ray is going buy the RenaultSport Megane RS265 high-spec model. Can't wait that long for the MK7 Golf.
Cheers.
WJ
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