[jb4335msport]

At the drag strip the other week - went up against one.

Assume it was stock because it wasn't close - note REVO /APR claim 3.9sec 0-100 from simple stage 1 tune.

EA888 gen 3 - the new n54 of today? not bad from a 2.0t!

I test drove one after and it is a nice car in terms of grip and power delivery. The artificial engine sound is not to my liking though.

#nohatchforme

Anyone else had any runs against these hot hatches?

[waterbottle1]

came across a new golf R at the lights , for shits and giggles we went for the green.
he jump 1 car as soon as we left the line. but wen i was in high 2nd gear it was my game. also an A5 coupe went for it, he was gone after 2nd gear also
lol

n54 not bad

[Flex68]

Ahhhhhh haven't had the chance to smoke anyone yet but I love hearing these stories as I was a ex audi man thinking they were the shit ..... But they were exactly that .... Fkn shit cars that kept breaking

[kookie]

Tuned Golf R mk7 Stage 2 revo do about 214 kwatw from the recent dyno day in Melbourne.

Quick off the mark, but 3rd gear its all us.

[jb4335msport]

Interesting - so the 3.9 sec stage 1 claim is a porky pie!?

I must say when I test drove the stock car, the launch control system, dsg and revy 2.0t was a potent combo!

[7smurfs]

They are bloody fast off the line due the awd system however after that it flatlines a bit.

Can take one down at 2nd-3rd with good shifts on MT

[Coupes33]

I have seen the APR Golf R's at Willowbank pulling 10.9s @ 127mph. Videos are on their website.

[fo55il]

They are pretty dope but lose puff quick.

[BEE35i]

Very quick off the mark!

Even my tuned Scirocco DSG kept up with and pulled on a 300kw 335i.

But yes top end BMW has the advantage

[MJ80.]

From those who have raced one does the dsg pump the steptronic or is it not too bad ? Obviously we will have longer legs but i would think the dsg would close the gap ? jb4 n54 have it over a tuned golf r ?

[jb4335msport]

The dsg is the faster gearbox, no surprises there.

I have alpina step- in manual the shifts feel more 'positive' in my car though (eg. throws you back more, whereas the dsg feels fast and seamless). The gap isn't as much as you would think. The AWD launch makes more of a difference, especially using LC!

Speaking about launches, despite everything I've read about 2nd gear launches, my times haves been better using 1st gear launches (by 0.25 sec, to 0-100!). The good thing about 2nd gear launches is the consistency.

If only we had 335xis here.

I have only driven a stock golf 7r so can't comment on how fast the tuned one is.

[Socket]

whats a golf?

[DR-JEKL]

I like the look of the new golf's, but yeah a hatch is a bit 'girly' and you're right they don't sound brilliant..

[MJ80.]

Yep agreed, i know they are quick but i could never own one, i wouldn't get around the "little toy girl car hatch half a car" thing. I love the look of the Sirocco, but could never own one coming from an e92 With 2 extra cyls and an extra turbo.

[BEE35i]

Originally Posted by MJ80.

Yep agreed, i know they are quick but i could never own one, i wouldn't get around the "little toy girl car hatch half a car" thing. I love the look of the Sirocco, but could never own one coming from an e92 With 2 extra cyls and an extra turbo.

You say that now, but after owning both I can tell you the rocco is 100 times more fun to drive. The BMW definitely has a lot more road presence especially when you have a straight pipe exhaust, but the rocco definitely holds its own and gets lots of comments too.

I would rather a rocco through the twisties any day, it's like a little go kart!

[DR-JEKL]

Originally Posted by BEE35i

You say that now, but after owning both I can tell you the rocco is 100 times more fun to drive. The BMW definitely has a lot more road presence especially when you have a straight pipe exhaust, but the rocco definitely holds its own and gets lots of comments too.

I would rather a rocco through the twisties any day, it's like a little go kart!

I love the look of the scirocco, especially with the optional race seats

TBH I dont think the 335i is all that great steering response in oem guise at least, my previous car a lexus IS300 with coilovers sways etc was much more responsive and a sweeter handling car.

[DR-JEKL]

Would anyone here be 'man' enough to own one of these things?

http://www.carsales.com.au/reviews/2...05?csn_tn=true

[JJH]

Originally Posted by DR-JEKL

TBH I dont think the 335i is all that great steering response in oem guise at least, my previous car a lexus IS300 with coilovers sways etc was much more responsive and a sweeter handling car.

But how does the 335i shape up AFTER it gets coilovers, sways etc. as well??

Originally Posted by DR-JEKL

Would anyone here be 'man' enough to own one of these things?

http://www.carsales.com.au/reviews/2...05?csn_tn=true

Someone upgrading from a Suzuki Cappuccino would be right at home in one of those

[MJ80.]

Originally Posted by BEE35i

You say that now, but after owning both I can tell you the rocco is 100 times more fun to drive. The BMW definitely has a lot more road presence especially when you have a straight pipe exhaust, but the rocco definitely holds its own and gets lots of comments too.

I would rather a rocco through the twisties any day, it's like a little go kart!

Im sure it is great fun, like i said i love the look of them and i know the engine is also an epic one to tune. However i could still never go from a E92 to a little toy hatch back FWD or even the Golf R AWD, i respect the performance and the price point of both, but to me they are still little toy cars, even if they would dust up a 335 on the track. I just couldn't own one, wouldn't ever be satisfied with it and the hatchback-that-no-one-really-takes-seriously, thing would always be in the back of my mind, regardless of how quick you can make them.

[Socket]

Originally Posted by DR-JEKL

Would anyone here be 'man' enough to own one of these things?

http://www.carsales.com.au/reviews/2...05?csn_tn=true

have you been drinking Dr J ???

[DR-JEKL]

Originally Posted by JJH_335

But how does the 335i shape up AFTER it gets coilovers, sways etc. as well??

That's what I'm keen to find out when I get the $ and time to install all my sussy bits...

[DR-JEKL]

Originally Posted by Socket

have you been drinking Dr J ???

Haha, yeh it's certainly not for me I think it looks hideous!!!