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Thread: How much power could a GTI handle before it becomes a handful?

  1. 22-10-2010, 10:23 AM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by Corey_R View Post
    One BILLION kilowatts!
    Remember, you also need One BILLION torques with that
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  2. 22-10-2010, 11:10 AM #12
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    throw in an LSD and it gets even better.

    read last month's motor magazine to really understand how good Guy's APR GTI is.

    If you are tossing up (off?) between two cars, why not get an insurance quote between the two - the modded GTI's insurance might help you make a decision
    2007 Audi RS4 with: APR ECU Upgrade; JHM Quick Shifter; Milltek Catback and Downpipes; KW V3 Coilovers; Argon Creative Carbon Fibre Splitters
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  3. 22-10-2010, 11:46 AM #13
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    Quote Originally Posted by whichonetoget View Post
    Being FWD and all....
    285 - 315kw's is a nice level chassis set-up makes it all usable without a problem.

    Can't wait to take ours out against a new Focus RS (actually I want to drive a Focus RS myself)
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    Quote Originally Posted by Guy_H View Post
    chassis set-up makes it all usable without a problem.
    Was gonna say, people always look at power figures but at the end of it all, if the chassis isn't upgraded inline with the power side of things, it is always going to be a dog.

    Unforunately a lot of people neglect to spend appropriate amounts on the handling/braking and just chase power figures.
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  5. 22-10-2010, 06:04 PM #15
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    Quote Originally Posted by dave- View Post
    Was gonna say, people always look at power figures but at the end of it all, if the chassis isn't upgraded inline with the power side of things, it is always going to be a dog.

    Unforunately a lot of people neglect to spend appropriate amounts on the handling/braking and just chase power figures.
    I think this applies to people who spend all their time on dynos collecting those papers lol
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  6. 22-10-2010, 06:36 PM #16
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    Quote Originally Posted by Corey_R View Post
    One BILLION kilowatts!
    actually, it's one gillion dillion

    Quote Originally Posted by Pepe View Post
    Remember, you also need One BILLION torques with that
    damn straight. horsepower sells cars, torque wins races.....
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  7. 22-10-2010, 07:51 PM #17
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    Quote Originally Posted by Guy_H View Post
    285 - 315kw's is a nice level chassis set-up makes it all usable without a problem.

    Can't wait to take ours out against a new Focus RS (actually I want to drive a Focus RS myself)
    We had TWO at Wakefield today......
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  8. 22-10-2010, 08:08 PM #18
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    Quote Originally Posted by Guy_H View Post
    Can't wait to take ours out against a new Focus RS (actually I want to drive a Focus RS myself)
    I saw a bright green RS at Coorparoo today when I picked my car up from Mike. Kinda wished it was going the same direction so I could test out my new bits...
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  9. 25-10-2010, 08:08 AM #19
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    Quote Originally Posted by MACCAA View Post
    We had TWO at Wakefield today......
    now tell me they were running around in 1:08:00 & I will be impressed!
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