rather than take this thread astray, I've started posting some thoughts here in thread below silver
New Merc A Class takes the fight to VW Golf
Once had a Red mk6 GTI + DSG + leather + sunroof + mdi + towbar
now have a gorgeous Red Merc A250 AMG Sport
Thought journos would have compared the BMW 125i sedan -v- Golf GTI. Here's the BMW - v- Merc comparison on drive.com.au:
Drive - BMW 125i v Mercedes-Benz A250 Sport
Cheers.
WJ
Road & Track:
First Drive: 2015 Volkswagen GTI - At the Wheel of the New Mk7 GTI - Road & Track
Car & Driver:
2015 Volkswagen GTI - First Drive Review - Page 2
Autocar.co.uk: Golf GTI -v- Focus ST
Golf 7 GTI smacks the Ford Focus ST real hard ... that's the GTI in Power-Pack + DCC form ... kills Focus for steering feel & steering directness, composure, ride, handling and power/acceleration on par with the Focus ST. You can read it on iPad Zinio Magazines.
Cheers.
WJ
USA Golf R:
Golf R Review (AWD Performance Pt.1) - Everyday Driver - YouTube
More FWD than AWD.
Cheers.
WJ
The EA888 in the MK7 Golf GTI receives an entirely new engine head with exhaust port cooling and stronger conrods to cope with the 350Nm. Haldex LSD on PP Golf GTI gives it some more purpose according to 'The Correspodent':
The Correspondent s.2, n.2 - VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GTI Mk7 - YouTube
Here's one in Flemish for the Dutchspeaking ... if not, subtitles are included:
Volkswagen Golf VII GTI roadtest (English Subs) - YouTube
Cheers.
WJ
Finally this thread can be put to rest. We can now all be at peace with one another.
Ray finally pulled the pin and traded his R32 in for a Golf R 5dr DSG almost fully optioned demo.
WJ
Being in the Sutherland Shire ... ^ ... you could be most convenient to deal with. Early days ... But Haldex Controller, set of H&R adjustable sway bars and possibly even a tune could be in order. Ray says that his Golf R as noticeable lag low down, is more quiet to drive and rides more comfortably than the previous R32. No DCC on Ray's R, but he has the fancy black 19" wheels that may be an issue with rubbing ... H&R sway bars may help this if it's a problem, in addition to dialing out some of the factory understeer so prevalent with the stock Golf R chassis.
WJ
Lol Ray was never the issue with this thread it will be sorted once you finally put your readies on the R and stop with self convincing monologue about the GTI
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