Riz Posted September 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 (edited) The noise is what I miss, but it's not quick enough for me, even in Stage 4 guise. Lighter car and less power is what's doing it for me now, until I take it up to over 300bhp/tonne Yeah performance is like a drug, we always want more and more...... its pretty expensive to get the .:R32 tuned...... HGP is the way to go though..... HGP495 kit, Porsche Stage 5 ECS brake kit, uprated sports clutch, taller 5th and 6th gears, KW3 suspension, sports exhausts, carbon/leather bucket seats, carbon fibre body....mmmmmmm...... Riz Edited September 18, 2009 by Riz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 Had all of that apart from the turbo upgrade and carbon fibre bits on mine. You need less weight, not more:p The one thing I would do differently on the R32 is not fit the ECS Stage 5 kit again - I run Wilwood calipers and disks on the GTI and they weigh about as much as a Mars bar - unbelievable difference in weight and responsiveness, even compared to the relatively light stock calipers and disks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted September 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 Had all of that apart from the turbo upgrade and carbon fibre bits on mine. You need less weight, not more:pThe one thing I would do differently on the R32 is not fit the ECS Stage 5 kit again - I run Wilwood calipers and disks on the GTI and they weigh about as much as a Mars bar - unbelievable difference in weight and responsiveness, even compared to the relatively light stock calipers and disks. Your right about weight.... modern cars seem to be getting heavy and most around around the 1500kgs mark. You need a car to be less than 1200-1300kgs like the Porsche GT3`s Even the new /R Golf isnt that light compared to the old one...... Riz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 Needs to be under a tonne, mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted September 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 Needs to be under a tonne, mate I remember my Mini.... now that was super-light..... :DRiz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuprabob Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 You can`t beat the rear-end of the original...... Riz As nice as your rear is Riz, I think the rear of the MK5 is nicer but then, like you, I'm biased. Let's just enoy the V6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted September 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 Yup your right.... they are both .:R32`s which sound good, go well, and handle ok too.... both are unique in their own rights. The MK5 is a far more comfortable and composed car for daily use and the odd blast down A roads...... the MK4 is raw..... Whatever you do, don't get rid of yours....... Riz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuprabob Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 I agree the MKIV is a bit special and will go down in history as classic+++ MKV was more for the masses and the new R is even more so. I normally get fed up with cars after 1 year but I've had my R32 for 40mths and still love it and it's a great daily driver. i just love the relaxed V6 coupled with the DSG. It's just sublime. Great mile muncher. I don't seem me changing anytime soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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