scotw Posted December 19, 2005 Report Share Posted December 19, 2005 Article on Germancarfans about the new ABT with 270bhp, yikes! I'm not sure about the look, but it won't be slow. I do wonder what 270 through FWD must be like to drive, not for the wet I'd guess..... Linky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petsy Posted December 19, 2005 Report Share Posted December 19, 2005 not my cup of tea ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mainy Posted December 19, 2005 Report Share Posted December 19, 2005 I like it a lot especially the wheels White like red is making a comeback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB6Vantage Posted December 19, 2005 Report Share Posted December 19, 2005 No no no no, white is not making a comeback. It is a dreadful colour IMO, but I admit the GTi looks good in it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted December 19, 2005 Report Share Posted December 19, 2005 [ QUOTE ] I do wonder what 270 through FWD must be like to drive, not for the wet I'd guess..... [/ QUOTE ] ....I've driven West Tuning's 270 bhp GTI in the wet (he boasted!) and also, very briefly, Jay's. Much smoooother than you might imagine but the real power comes in slightly later. It's a real pedal test of how sensitive your feet are!! Not for the feint hearted. Jay would be able to tell you more. Good find, Scott - that Abt front spoiler looks the dog's in white. I'm off to read all about it now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted December 19, 2005 Report Share Posted December 19, 2005 I agree with you, Mainy - those wheels look pretty cool. easy to keep clean as well. I don't like the Abt side skirts but that's not a problem. Pity the linky doesn't give some more info about the tuning and performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted December 20, 2005 Report Share Posted December 20, 2005 Some info on those wheels: web page My daughter just asked me: "Daddy, why do those wheels have such big holes in them?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chav Posted December 20, 2005 Report Share Posted December 20, 2005 [ QUOTE ] No no no no, white is not making a comeback. It is a dreadful colour IMO, but I admit the GTi looks good in it [/ QUOTE ] I agree entirely... apart from the bit where you say the GTI looks good in white! Sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrzed Posted December 20, 2005 Report Share Posted December 20, 2005 Very nice wheels. Went straight onto my must have list. Then I checked the price and they went straight onto my wish list. 80,000 yen each, which I think is about 400 quid EACH! Wheels only Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB6Vantage Posted December 20, 2005 Report Share Posted December 20, 2005 [ QUOTE ] I agree entirely... apart from the bit where you say the GTI looks good in white! [/ QUOTE ] ok ok, what about "a white GTi is the only white car I would dare to buy"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mainy Posted December 20, 2005 Report Share Posted December 20, 2005 O/T I know but I also think that the TT looks stunning in white Apart from that leave white for the Transits and Astravans of theis world Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliJay Posted December 20, 2005 Report Share Posted December 20, 2005 [ QUOTE ] Good find, Scott - that Abt front spoiler looks the dog's in white. I'm off to read all about it now [/ QUOTE ] It certainly looks good, but speed humps & kerbs might be a bit of a problem though. To say nothing of some pavement crossing where there's a big camber change - remember the recent Top Gear when JC & RH managed to blocked the exit of a Paris car park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted December 20, 2005 Report Share Posted December 20, 2005 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Good find, Scott - that Abt front spoiler looks the dog's in white. I'm off to read all about it now [/ QUOTE ] It certainly looks good, but speed humps & kerbs might be a bit of a problem though. To say nothing of some pavement crossing where there's a big camber change - remember the recent Top Gear when JC & RH managed to blocked the exit of a Paris car park. [/ QUOTE ] ....Ah, Captain Sensible, I presume . You are probably right, though AwesomeGTI's Abt-fronted GTI, I'm told, doesn't have such a clearance problem - On the other hand I'm sure they would like to sell me one! From what I have read, this full-on white Abt GTI has been lowered 40mm and Awesome's car (and mine soon to be) are lowered 15mm. What's an inch between friends? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neimad Posted December 20, 2005 Report Share Posted December 20, 2005 [ QUOTE ] It certainly looks good, but speed humps & kerbs might be a bit of a problem though. To say nothing of some pavement crossing where there's a big camber change - remember the recent Top Gear when JC & RH managed to blocked the exit of a Paris car park. [/ QUOTE ] I have experienced this very recently, albeit not on a Golf. A friend of mine finally got round to getting the body kit that he'd been lusting after for the last few months, but coupled to the ~40mm drop that he'd had done a while back it made for some tense moments going over speed bumps. His car isn't even that low (I mean it's lower than I'd have it, but that's just me), but there are some speed bumps he would never be able to go near, which in this day and age is a serious pain in the backside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliJay Posted December 20, 2005 Report Share Posted December 20, 2005 [ QUOTE ] [....Ah, Captain Sensible, I presume . You are probably right, though AwesomeGTI's Abt-fronted GTI, I'm told, doesn't have such a clearance problem - On the other hand I'm sure they would like to sell me one! From what I have read, this full-on white Abt GTI has been lowered 40mm and Awesome's car (and mine soon to be) are lowered 15mm. What's an inch between friends? [/ QUOTE ] Sorry Red I didn't mean to be a party pooper & spoil your burgeoning love affair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted December 20, 2005 Report Share Posted December 20, 2005 No problem....I'm only window shopping! Clearance considerations is why I like the Votex front lip but no-one knows how to get one in the UK. [pics in "Front Lip" thread] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason_s Posted December 20, 2005 Report Share Posted December 20, 2005 yeah as robin said 270 bhp is scary !! pulling away from the lights takes alot of control with the right foot. even in 2nd and 3rd gear you'll get wheelspin even if slightly damp out. torque steer is present too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soundwave Posted December 20, 2005 Report Share Posted December 20, 2005 Those wheels look absolutely awesome IMO. The best i've seen in a long time.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted December 20, 2005 Report Share Posted December 20, 2005 IMO too! The Mk5 GTI Monza wheels both look good and are very practical (easy to clean) and so it's difficult for anyone to justify changing them other than needing/wanting 19s. The BBS CH is a very classic design which looks good on the GTI but these Abt rims look stunning and will certainly scoop the air. They doubtless would greatly improve the look of the Mk5 R32, which has famously horrid looking wheels in more than just my opinion. The new RS4 wheel is also pretty hot looking (I can post a pic if anyone wants). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted December 24, 2005 Report Share Posted December 24, 2005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted December 24, 2005 Report Share Posted December 24, 2005 I'm confused why this GT40 pic is in this thread....?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonl Posted December 24, 2005 Report Share Posted December 24, 2005 me too, thought i was missing the point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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