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how's the trunk space? what kind of bike rack are you planning to install?
congrats now get a roof rack
Its pretty decient, with the seats folded down its actually quite large. I haven't decided on what type of roof rack to put on, its to low for a hitch [it would grind on my driveway], roof racks are pricy, about $650. I'm thinking of a saris[sp?] but i havent checked them to much. But I am defenetly going to get one.
Welcome.
I just drove a GTI last week. VWOA sent two GTIs and a new R32 along with two GLIs to an R32 track event at Streets of Willow.
If I didn't already have an R32 I would love a GTI. The 2.0t pulls like a V6. Turbo lag is not there. It is a very solid car and with the revamped electrical system that VW has switched to, it should be bulletproof for years to come. Very nice car, especially with those wheels. Congratulations.
If I didn't already have an R32 I would love a GTI. The 2.0t pulls like a V6. Turbo lag is not there. It is a very solid car and with the revamped electrical system that VW has switched to, it should be bulletproof for years to come. Very nice car, especially with those wheels. Congratulations.
I love my dad's new GTI. Soooo easy to pitch sideways, and really quick for its size and price.
The auto's cool. There's drive, sport, tiptronic, and paddle-shift mode.
The paddles are junk on the street because your hands often need to rotate too far for 90 degree turns to be able to use them, but sport mode is freaking awesome for an auto. It matches revs on downshifts and actually shifts when it should. I've heard the paddles are good on a track where there aren't so many sharp corners.
The only weird thing about the auto is that occasionally on ours, it will suddenly cut out, like it's in neutral. Usually it's from low revs to high revs at low speeds.
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The auto's cool. There's drive, sport, tiptronic, and paddle-shift mode.
The paddles are junk on the street because your hands often need to rotate too far for 90 degree turns to be able to use them, but sport mode is freaking awesome for an auto. It matches revs on downshifts and actually shifts when it should. I've heard the paddles are good on a track where there aren't so many sharp corners.
The only weird thing about the auto is that occasionally on ours, it will suddenly cut out, like it's in neutral. Usually it's from low revs to high revs at low speeds.
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I actually drove the GTI on a track with very tight corners and it was a little ridiculous trying to keep track of the paddles. Sport mode was incredible. It let you rev to redline and blipped the throttle perfectly on downshifts.
The funny thing about the engine is that it actually has more power than advertised. People have seen almost 200 wheel horsepower from the stock engine on the dyno. It pulled almost as hard as my 247 hp VR6.
The funny thing about the engine is that it actually has more power than advertised. People have seen almost 200 wheel horsepower from the stock engine on the dyno. It pulled almost as hard as my 247 hp VR6.
Congratulations. My next car will either be a Subaru or a VW. Enjoy it. Got any plans other than a bike rack? Engine mods?
the DSG isn't an automatic! and it indeed kicks ass. i had quite a bit of fun in the GTI i test drove this past winter, and DSG is slick.
Really? Wow. VW usually likes to go off straight up crank hp to make their penises look bigger (ie, my VR puts out 225hp...at the crank
). Good to know. How's the acceleration? I know they weigh a whole lot, but I've heard they drive very nicely. I'm debating about getting rid of my MkIII and going FI in a 16v MkII...mmmm...MkII.
acceleration is great! Especialy if you Have the DSG trany, then you can put it in "Launch mode". It's already been up to 120mph, it would have gone farther too.Really? Wow. VW usually likes to go off straight up crank hp to make their penises look bigger (ie, my VR puts out 225hp...at the crank
I'm debating about getting rid of my MkIII and going FI in a 16v MkII...mmmm...MkII.
oh... yakama roofrack... i have 1... i like it... and it's no where near 650.
nice car... it'd kick my mazda 3's ass
nice car... it'd kick my mazda 3's ass
They dont make one for the GTI
Sweet ride!
If you haven't already, see their promo DVD. Hilarious!
Nice. How much truck room is there? Could you get a bike in there (with the wheels off) with the back seats up?
Do you keep gallon jugs of 100 octane for it in your apartment?
Takes 91, and its a house.
yeah, with both the wheels off. It would be tight though. Its got 60/40 split seats though.
Then it's not a cool enough VW for these forums man.Takes 91, and its a house.
Your car has 100% more cool factor than mine . . . but mine can haul three bikes and three people - all inside the car while still getting ~27 mpg on the highway - plus mine was inexpensive compared to that one . . .
. . . I'd trade yours for my new Element in half a heartbeat if you ever get tired of it . . . nice car!
. . . I'd trade yours for my new Element in half a heartbeat if you ever get tired of it . . . nice car!
What's "launch mode"?
BTW have you seen how when you break the tires loose the little sliding car light flashes on on the dash? So cool.
i wish my car had a 20:1 or whatever compression ratio...I'm with Rob.
Sorry.
Launch mode is when you take ESP off, put in in sport mode, put your left foot on the brake, and your right on the gas. Rev it up to 3200RPM, let go of the brake, and Hold On!
That little light is so fun to get to turn on! haha.
I wish my car launched by holding the brake and letting go of the gas.
Fixed, I can be a dumba$$ at times.
I VW/Audi product with a power window problem?!?! I'm not buying it...
Dont worry, planning on getting the euro model springs, lowers it by about 1.5 inches. Nice and low......
That's all?
Coils, bitch! Still a MkV though...nothing will keep it from looking like an overweight Civic.
MkIV Golf on Saturday. 1.8t. I'm a bad man. First things its getting when it gets here from Veghass? Forge DV and a GIAC-X chip...
