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TMP · 02-17-2011, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by 335diesel

DSG or manual?

TBH the manual box in my mk4 R32 wasn't the best but it wasn't notchy. The looks of the mk5 R32 put me off - that chrome grille was wrong. However I was very tempted when they flogged off the last lot super cheaply.

Tell us about the noise your R32 made? that plus a cheap deal could take me away from my perfect Gti

But then back to earth with a bump, don't thy do about 20mpg if you are luckily?

creepy coupe · 02-17-2011, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by 335diesel

DSG or manual?

TBH the manual box in my mk4 R32 wasn't the best but it wasn't notchy. The looks of the mk5 R32 put me off - that chrome grille was wrong. However I was very tempted when they flogged off the last lot super cheaply.

Manual

Em135eye · 02-17-2011, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by TMP

Tell us about the noise your R32 made? that plus a cheap deal could take me away from my perfect Gti

But then back to earth with a bump, don't thy do about 20mpg if you are luckily?

Here you go...

RagingKileak · 02-17-2011, 11:32 AM

I can say this about the R32.... its much heavier and nigh on untuneable compared to the GTI. Fuel costs are far worse too and for what? A tiny bit more grip? Don't forget its still basically fwd, with the rear wheels taking about 20% of those 250 modest ponies.

An Edition 30 with a map will smash and R32 like I would Natalie Portman before she got pregnant.

Matt

RagingKileak · 02-17-2011, 11:37 AM

PS the MK6 is basically identical chassis wise, but looks shit imho. The engine is equipped with the stronger engine (like an ED30 but mapped lower) meaning it is tuneable.

My MK5 ED30 now has R32 brakes (like Scooba's S3 ones) which were 350 quid fitted.

Matt

Em135eye · 02-17-2011, 11:41 AM

Matt - fair enough but it's Haldex AWD so up to 50/50 front/rear drive. They grip like sh1t to a blanket especially in the wet.

Yes the performance isn't much more but 300bhp is easyish with a Milltek and minor remap and most are 260bhp stock,

TMP · 02-17-2011, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 335diesel

Here you go...

Feck me, what a chav video

That one tearing off into the dark night sounded good tho'

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Originally Posted by RagingKileak

I can say this about the R32.... its much heavier and nigh on untuneable compared to the GTI. Fuel costs are far worse too and for what? A tiny bit more grip? Don't forget its still basically fwd, with the rear wheels taking about 20% of those 250 modest ponies.

An Edition 30 with a map will smash and R32 like I would Natalie Portman before she got pregnant.

Matt

yeah, didnt realise the Ed30 was the S3 engine.

Bet Natilie is glad she got preggers then

RagingKileak · 02-17-2011, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by TMP

Feck me, what a chav video

That one tearing off into the dark night sounded good tho'

yeah, didnt realise the Ed30 was the S3 engine.

Bet Natilie is glad she got preggers then

She won't be once she sees ma babies wee face in a week or two

Matt

m1bjr · 02-18-2011, 04:56 AM

I traded my R26 in Liquid yellow for the 335i.

I do miss the simplicity and ability of it.
Took it to the Ring and to Spa - it was superb.

wrighty · 02-18-2011, 02:04 PM

I have a liquid yellow R26 lux for sale

Dannyrado · 02-19-2011, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by 335diesel

Matt - fair enough but it's Haldex AWD so up to 50/50 front/rear drive. They grip like sh1t to a blanket especially in the wet.

Yes the performance isn't much more but 300bhp is easyish with a Milltek and minor remap and most are 260bhp stock,

Not true mate, they are front wheel drive until the fronts let go, then more power goes to the rear. I put a performance haldex on mine which makes them 50-50 all the time, and it was a lot better. Otherwise they understeer like sh-t for a few secs, then the rear comes in and they understeer even more!!

Agree'd about the miltek, and map, but other than that not tunable at all.

NickP · 02-19-2011, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by wrighty

I have a liquid yellow R26 lux for sale

Didn't you only buy this a week ago?

E90jonno · 02-19-2011, 04:08 AM

NOT a civic typeR sloooooooooooowwwwwwwwww

Em135eye · 02-19-2011, 11:48 AM

It

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Originally Posted by Dannyrado

Not true mate, they are front wheel drive until the fronts let go, then more power goes to the rear. I put a performance haldex on mine which makes them 50-50 all the time, and it was a lot better. Otherwise they understeer like sh-t for a few secs, then the rear comes in and they understeer even more!!

Agree'd about the miltek, and map, but other than that not tunable at all.

Ermm - I said UP TO 50/50 only when needed. I didn't deny they can be up to 100% fwd. As for understeer - yes there was a bit but a gti has more.

willhollin · 02-19-2011, 01:20 PM

Golf GTi looks a good bet.

130i would be my choice though.

dxb335d · 02-19-2011, 02:08 PM

I do love the golf! But alot of chav's do own then!! See one and usually it's being driven like a tosser by a tosser!

kdiz · 02-19-2011, 03:50 PM

I don't like the newer GTIs not because of the car itself but wow are they are common. Might just be my area but they are absolutly everywhere. I hear that R26 is amazing but I don't know anything about it other than it's 'ring time.

Palmnuts · 02-19-2011, 04:14 PM

All this talk of Golfs

...Yeah, they very good and nicely made but as a drivers car the R26 Megane is much much better. It's easily the best driving FWD car I've experienced as the suspension and diff work exceptionally well to drag it through bends.

One of my mates has one in liquid yellow and it was very impressive round the ring last year...not the most tuneable car but the handling more than makes up for it. I think his very nice example has been put up for sale today at a price well below your budget!

RagingKileak · 02-19-2011, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Palmnuts

All this talk of Golfs

...Yeah, they very good and nicely made but as a drivers car the R26 Megane is much much better. It's easily the best driving FWD car I've experienced as the suspension and diff work exceptionally well to drag it through bends.

One of my mates has one in liquid yellow and it was very impressive round the ring last year...not the most tuneable car but the handling more than makes up for it. I think his very nice example has been put up for sale today at a price well below your budget!

I agree as stock cars, but with the diff my Golf is much better. I've owned both and a nicely modded focus ST and Golf is a hands down winner.

Matt

marlie · 02-19-2011, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by RagingKileak

I agree as stock cars, but with the diff my Golf is much better. I've owned both and a nicely modded focus ST and Golf is a hands down winner.

Matt

Matt how much was your diff for your car?

Palmnuts · 02-19-2011, 05:35 PM

Your golf isn't £13k Matt....for that budget or less, the R26 is the better car. Now stop arguing with me

willhollin · 02-19-2011, 05:38 PM

The Megane looks cheap inside and out.

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RagingKileak Brigadier General 191 Rep 4,655 Posts Drives: M3 CS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Yorkshire iTrader: (2)	I can say this about the R32.... its much heavier and nigh on untuneable compared to the GTI. Fuel costs are far worse too and for what? A tiny bit more grip? Don't forget its still basically fwd, with the rear wheels taking about 20% of those 250 modest ponies. An Edition 30 with a map will smash and R32 like I would Natalie Portman before she got pregnant. Matt
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RagingKileak Brigadier General 191 Rep 4,655 Posts Drives: M3 CS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Yorkshire iTrader: (2)	PS the MK6 is basically identical chassis wise, but looks shit imho. The engine is equipped with the stronger engine (like an ED30 but mapped lower) meaning it is tuneable. My MK5 ED30 now has R32 brakes (like Scooba's S3 ones) which were 350 quid fitted. Matt
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Em135eye Banned 175 Rep 4,302 Posts Drives: M135i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South West iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW M135i 5 door [0.00]	Matt - fair enough but it's Haldex AWD so up to 50/50 front/rear drive. They grip like sh1t to a blanket especially in the wet. Yes the performance isn't much more but 300bhp is easyish with a Milltek and minor remap and most are 260bhp stock,
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m1bjr LSD - No, you're not seeing things 72 Rep 3,302 Posts Drives: Baby F36 Gran Coupe Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Plymouth UK iTrader: (4)	I traded my R26 in Liquid yellow for the 335i. I do miss the simplicity and ability of it. Took it to the Ring and to Spa - it was superb. __________________
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wrighty First Lieutenant 50 Rep 395 Posts Drives: BMW 1M Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Blackpool iTrader: (0)	R26 I have a liquid yellow R26 lux for sale
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E90jonno STANCE YOUR RIDE! 31 Rep 422 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Bournemouth iTrader: (0)	NOT a civic typeR sloooooooooooowwwwwwwwww
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willhollin Major General 268 Rep 9,915 Posts Drives: VW T5 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Worcestershire iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 BMW E92 330d SE [10.00] 2010 Transporter T5 ... [0.00]	Golf GTi looks a good bet. 130i would be my choice though. __________________
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kdiz First Lieutenant 6 Rep 363 Posts Drives: BMW 335i SE Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Slough, London UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 Suzuki GSXR-600 [0.00] 2006 335i SE [0.00]	I don't like the newer GTIs not because of the car itself but wow are they are common. Might just be my area but they are absolutly everywhere. I hear that R26 is amazing but I don't know anything about it other than it's 'ring time.
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Palmnuts Lieutenant Colonel 170 Rep 1,957 Posts Drives: Huracan Evo & M8 GC Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Leicestershire, UK iTrader: (0)	All this talk of Golfs ...Yeah, they very good and nicely made but as a drivers car the R26 Megane is much much better. It's easily the best driving FWD car I've experienced as the suspension and diff work exceptionally well to drag it through bends. One of my mates has one in liquid yellow and it was very impressive round the ring last year...not the most tuneable car but the handling more than makes up for it. I think his very nice example has been put up for sale today at a price well below your budget!
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Palmnuts Lieutenant Colonel 170 Rep 1,957 Posts Drives: Huracan Evo & M8 GC Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Leicestershire, UK iTrader: (0)	Your golf isn't £13k Matt....for that budget or less, the R26 is the better car. Now stop arguing with me
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willhollin Major General 268 Rep 9,915 Posts Drives: VW T5 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Worcestershire iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 BMW E92 330d SE [10.00] 2010 Transporter T5 ... [0.00]	The Megane looks cheap inside and out. __________________
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