 VW Golf GTi, What do you know? |
 Jul 20, 2005 - 2:12 PM
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I was out test driving cars again the other day and I ran into a 1.8 turbo Gti. I like this car a lot. Very simple but nice styling. And it was pretty fast too. Come with 180hp. I figure 300hp wouldn't be to hard to get. I was just wondering what people have heard about this car. And does anyone know if the 2.8vr6 is a better option? I'm liking the lightweight 1.8 turbo. Just curious.
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Jul 21, 2005 - 4:58 AM
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QUOTE(97sccelica @ Jul 20, 2005 - 8:50 PM) i know the stock turbo is pretty damn small. [right][snapback]314841[/snapback][/right] They said the small turbo is for quick spoolling, which would work fine I think. I'm more interested in an all over fast car, not a drag car. I'm just hoping they come out with an AWD turbo soon. If not, I'll just half to get the R32. QUOTE(Kwanza26 @ Jul 20, 2005 - 9:10 PM) 1.8L Turbo 20V... that alone strikes the "cool" factor with me. Let me also say... the engine is almost the same thing as they use in the older Audi TT... I like them... [right][snapback]314847[/snapback][/right] It seems to me that with a 20v head, you could have some real tunability there. I'm not sure how tunable they are, but that's the biggest factor in buying one for me. I'm taking batman's advice and I'm going to read as much as I can about them. I like them a lot for the fact that they're so simple looking, and kind of boxy. But the interiors on those things are just beautiful. Thanks for all the advice guys, keep it coming if you have more. -------------------- Live Free, Be Happy
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Jul 21, 2005 - 10:58 AM
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QUOTE(Bigmeanbulldog55 @ Jul 21, 2005 - 9:58 AM) It seems to me that with a 20v head, you could have some real tunability there. I'm not sure how tunable they are, but that's the biggest factor in buying one for me. I'm taking batman's advice and I'm going to read as much as I can about them. I like them a lot for the fact that they're so simple looking, and kind of boxy. But the interiors on those things are just beautiful. Thanks for all the advice guys, keep it coming if you have more. [right][snapback]314982[/snapback][/right] Engines all work on the same principle... so all engines are "tuneable"... one not more so than the other. It's all about how much $$ you have to build them. 20V head = LOTS of intake valve surface = VERY efficient power under boost... -------------------- "It's ok to be naked girl... I'm an artist!"
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Bigmeanbulldog55 VW Golf GTi Jul 20, 2005 - 2:12 PM
lagos from what i hear the build quality on the vw sucks... Jul 20, 2005 - 2:15 PM Consynx the turbos are turned down to sell the v6 models.
... Jul 20, 2005 - 2:19 PM Kadett Golf 4 model had a 1.8 115 bhp engine. New Golf 5 ... Jul 20, 2005 - 2:26 PM boosted_K2 my friend has a GTi 1.8t Rabbit aniversary edition... Jul 20, 2005 - 5:47 PM Rjb23 I like the interior and the looks and all but the ... Jul 20, 2005 - 6:26 PM 97sccelica i know the stock turbo is pretty damn small. Jul 20, 2005 - 7:50 PM Kwanza26 1.8L Turbo 20V... that alone strikes the "coo... Jul 20, 2005 - 8:10 PM Batman722 the 1.8T vs. the VR6 debate has gone on for quite ... Jul 20, 2005 - 8:20 PM Sev408 QUOTE(Kadett @ Jul 20, 2005 - 2:26 PM)My bad ... Jul 20, 2005 - 9:19 PM Kadett QUOTE(Sev408 @ Jul 21, 2005 - 3:19 AM)QUOTE(K... Jul 21, 2005 - 11:13 AM 97sccelica i know its small for quick spooling, imo it sucks ... Jul 21, 2005 - 11:13 AM
Mr_E QUOTE(97sccelica @ Jul 21, 2005 - 11:13 AM)
a... Jul 26, 2005 - 1:28 PM DamDirtyApes VW isnt really a great choice. It may look like a... Jul 21, 2005 - 12:06 PM boosted_K2 hmm im not sure about all the reliability stuff...... Jul 23, 2005 - 10:57 AM Sev408 eh, still not a fan of VW/Audi.
ever notice VW li... Jul 26, 2005 - 3:45 AM Consynx is the engine bay of the VW 1.8 as crowded as the ... Jul 26, 2005 - 7:51 AM |
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