New golf r test drives

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Re: New golf r test drives

Post by RIV » Sat Apr 05, 2014 5:04 pm

Silas wrote:
Yep!! Remap and exhaust would do the trick I reckon


Trouble is then you need brakes and suspension etc etc.
I don't think you would have to do the suspension TBH,I think that is the biggest improvement over the old car, brakes I can't comment on as I haven't had the experience of living with the car day today,after all it is a 2 litre and that's what it feels like,guess I just like a car with a decent lump under bonnet, just my view and quite clearly not the same as others :beerchug:

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Re: New golf r test drives

Post by Nickyboy » Sat Apr 05, 2014 5:09 pm

Silas wrote:
Silas wrote:
Yep!! Remap and exhaust would do the trick I reckon


Trouble is then you need brakes and suspension etc etc.
I don't think you would have to do the suspension TBH,I think that is the biggest improvement over the old car, brakes I can't comment on as I haven't had the experience of living with the car day today,after all it is a 2 litre and that's what it feels like,guess I just like a car with a decent lump under bonnet, just my view and quite clearly not the same as others :beerchug:
I also prefer a decent lump under the bonnet but needs must for me really. I'm happy with it for now . . . .

Still drawn to the C63 though. It's a big itch that won't go away. I'm also drawn to Graeme's RS 4 at Bath Audi. Must stop changing cars!
2014: 8V S3, Scirocco (mistake)
2013: B8 RS 5, 3.0T S5 coupe, B8 S5 cab - temp, B8 S4 avant
2011: 2.0T FL Octavia VRS
2010: 1.8T Octavia VRS

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Re: New golf r test drives

Post by joinery80 » Sat Apr 05, 2014 5:14 pm

Same here can't stick with one car for long
I HAVE BEEN SPOILED BY GTR PERFORMANCE WISE
I am gonna get new m5 just waiting for prices to drop a few more K
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Re: New golf r test drives

Post by RIV » Sat Apr 05, 2014 5:52 pm

Still drawn to the C63 though. It's a big itch that won't go away. I'm also drawn to Graeme's RS 4 at Bath Audi. Must stop changing cars!
Apparently There's some amazing offers on them at the moment too,I suppose Audi have Changed the brakes on Graham's old car?? Go on you know you want too :FIREdevil:

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Re: New golf r test drives

Post by Nickyboy » Sat Apr 05, 2014 6:55 pm

Well the blocking point is her indoors. She hates when I change cars and I've had 6 in a one year period so you can imagine the stress.

I'm currently softening her up.

Want to buy a bigger house as well.
2014: 8V S3, Scirocco (mistake)
2013: B8 RS 5, 3.0T S5 coupe, B8 S5 cab - temp, B8 S4 avant
2011: 2.0T FL Octavia VRS
2010: 1.8T Octavia VRS

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Re: New golf r test drives

Post by Nickyboy » Sat Apr 05, 2014 7:02 pm

I am also nervous about the C63 due to resale being difficult due to there being so many. Plus RWD. Want an RS 4 but I've had so many B8s.

Sensible thing to do is wait until B9 or next RS 3.
2014: 8V S3, Scirocco (mistake)
2013: B8 RS 5, 3.0T S5 coupe, B8 S5 cab - temp, B8 S4 avant
2011: 2.0T FL Octavia VRS
2010: 1.8T Octavia VRS

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Re: New golf r test drives

Post by Ian_C » Sat Apr 05, 2014 7:07 pm

Sensible thing to do is run the perfectly decent S3 Sportback S tronic you've already got for three years you wally!! :biggrin3:
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Re: New golf r test drives

Post by RIV » Sat Apr 05, 2014 7:17 pm

Sensible thing to do is run the perfectly decent S3 Sportback S tronic you've already got for three years you wally!!
Ha ha!! But he's addicted :bigblink:

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Re: New golf r test drives

Post by Ian_C » Sat Apr 05, 2014 7:27 pm

Silas wrote:
Sensible thing to do is run the perfectly decent S3 Sportback S tronic you've already got for three years you wally!!
Ha ha!! But he's addicted :bigblink:
I think the addiction is called Koulakisitis.....
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Re: New golf r test drives

Post by Nickyboy » Sat Apr 05, 2014 7:34 pm

Ian_C wrote:Sensible thing to do is run the perfectly decent S3 Sportback S tronic you've already got for three years you wally!! :biggrin3:
Or run a Skoda Fabia diesel but where's the fun in that.

You're absolutely right though.
2014: 8V S3, Scirocco (mistake)
2013: B8 RS 5, 3.0T S5 coupe, B8 S5 cab - temp, B8 S4 avant
2011: 2.0T FL Octavia VRS
2010: 1.8T Octavia VRS

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Re: New golf r test drives

Post by Nickyboy » Sat Apr 05, 2014 7:36 pm

Ian_C wrote:
Silas wrote:
Sensible thing to do is run the perfectly decent S3 Sportback S tronic you've already got for three years you wally!!
Ha ha!! But he's addicted :bigblink:
I think the addiction is called Koulakisitis.....
I'll have a Freelander in no time!
2014: 8V S3, Scirocco (mistake)
2013: B8 RS 5, 3.0T S5 coupe, B8 S5 cab - temp, B8 S4 avant
2011: 2.0T FL Octavia VRS
2010: 1.8T Octavia VRS

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Re: New golf r test drives

Post by RIV » Sat Apr 05, 2014 7:37 pm

I think the addiction is called Koulakisitis.....
God that's nasty!! No known cure apparently

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Re: New golf r test drives

Post by joinery80 » Sat Apr 05, 2014 7:53 pm

I am on my third already this year :biggrin3:
My missus can't be doing with the insurance hassle but I am sure she luvs all the nice motors

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Re: New golf r test drives

Post by joinery80 » Sat Apr 05, 2014 7:57 pm

C63 great car but loses too much money for me

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Re: New golf r test drives

Post by RIV » Sat Apr 05, 2014 8:11 pm

C63 nice but a little boring looking
B7 with MRC stage 2 tune is a better car all day long

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