theshadow Posted March 16, 2007 Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 ^^^ooo, not to mention you'll be the first person I know of to take a modded .:R to the 'ring! lucky lucky! can't wait for the review and pics to pour in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrakeSnake Posted March 16, 2007 Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 Been watching Ring videos, and it seems even more awesome than I had imagined.. Check this 993 Ruf Porsche going through the motions... I'll have full pics and details on my adventure with the .:R in a couple of months. I really can't wait.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted March 16, 2007 Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 I'll report back on how RS32 is getting on with learning to drive his R32 after the weekend... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBuer Posted March 16, 2007 Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 What a great post!! As said previously, I can fully support what's been mentioned here. The ARB's really did a lot to change the way this car felt in my opinion. Out of interest, what setting did you go for? I've got the most aggressive at the rear and least aggressive at the front (I think) and the handling is sublime! Things that I've noticed is just how composed the car is at higher speeds. It just feels perfectly "hunkered" down and very very solid indeed!! I did consider upgrading my suspension before going for the ARB's and I'm so glad I decided against the suspension! The ARB's are perfect for fast road use You can cruise along without getting crashed about or grounding out (that comes with suspension mods) but at the same time, the handling is absolutely awesome!! Regarding the Milltek, I can't actually remember what the standard car sounds or feels like as my exhaust was put on at 500 miles. However I absolutely LOVE it and couldn't be without it now!! Did you go for a remap also? This really does make a difference yet again! When you mention about willing the car down the road in "great wooshes of thrust", this is amplified again with the remap. My car now just pulls like a steam train and there really is no let off. At 3 figure speeds, she keeps on pulling!! I've not had the Haldex upgrade but it is something I'll consider after my cams are installed Cheers and enjoy that car!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrakeSnake Posted March 16, 2007 Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 any news on the cams yet Chris? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted March 16, 2007 Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 Absolutely brilliant write-up, ' shadow' Really nice use of language - A good read. The trouble is that I would now almost want one. I say "almost" only because I'm so happy with my GTI and it simply wouldn't make sense to swop. Sounds great for cars in Dubai . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBuer Posted March 16, 2007 Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 [ QUOTE ] any news on the cams yet Chris? [/ QUOTE ] I emailed Ed today and am waiting to hear back. I'm up at APS on April 14th for my 10k service, so I'll get some further information then Hopefully not too much longer now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vagabond Posted March 16, 2007 Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Absolutely brilliant write-up, ' shadow' Really nice use of language - A good read. The trouble is that I would now almost want one. I say "almost" only because I'm so happy with my GTI and it simply wouldn't make sense to swop. Sounds great for cars in Dubai . [/ QUOTE ] C'mon RR. You know you want the V6 beast. Don't kid yourself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted March 16, 2007 Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 ....Don't you fecking start! I succeeded in getting the R32 worm out of my brain a year ago! If anyone offers me a drive in a modded Mk5 .:R with DSG, I'll be telling them to eff-off and leave me alone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vagabond Posted March 16, 2007 Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 Looks like the worm turned up in your monza's though I'll give you a go in my car if/when we meet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theshadow Posted March 17, 2007 Report Share Posted March 17, 2007 I totally agree with ChrisBuer's take on the suspension mods - going for the ARBS alone has given a pronounced improvement to the car's handling in every way without the drawbacks and relatively high expense of coilg for a full coilover setup. It's as if the improvemet is there when you want it but the near perfectly judged OEM damping remains intact, making the car as liveable day to day as it ever was. I went for soft in front/hard rear just like most other ppl here and don't see any need to fiddle with it - having too much fun now! Thanks for the kind words on the review all, I just love this little blue car even more with these simple little mods and felt like adding some more weight to rs32's observations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGK512 Posted March 17, 2007 Report Share Posted March 17, 2007 So what were the 'stage' times like ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrakeSnake Posted March 17, 2007 Report Share Posted March 17, 2007 It's an incredibly addictive little beast, and as all the posts on this forum go to prove, many of us see it with affection, freedom, awe and an addiction that is the true spirit of car ownership and driving... you're not alone mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theshadow Posted March 18, 2007 Report Share Posted March 18, 2007 Don't time stages on the 'private track' but, using the modded Clio as a benchmark, I can say that the R32 with ARBs, Haldex, Milltek and a filter on street tires was quicker than the stock R was when I ran it with just semislicks against the same Clio. Stock R on street tires was only able to keep an even pace with the modded Clio - it's his home track! With the mods, am now able to let him go and reel him in at will Will know for sure how much faster the car is when I get ot to the next AutoX event in April. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGK512 Posted March 18, 2007 Report Share Posted March 18, 2007 Glad youre enjoying it .... I actually meat your AutoX times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrakeSnake Posted March 19, 2007 Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 See, it was all worth it shadow! Glad you felt the big improvement. Can't wait to next take mine on the track... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rs32 Posted March 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 the reason I started this thread and the "ESP Off" one was to try and encourage R32 driving debate. I'd like to add a bit more having driven 1500+ miles this weekend in some of the most treacherous and tough conditions that you're likely to throw at this car. Picture the scene - drive to the Scottish Highlands where you find 0-10 degrees celcius, heavy rain, snow, sleet, hail, 40+ mph winds with freak and sudden weather changes and ESP OFF. 600 miles of the stuff. Now you're talking. This car is incredibly well suited to hard, fast stretches of undulating and twisty empty road, and makes 20 miles seem like 3. Make no mistake, the car has taken a real pounding but came through it all with flying colours. Absolutely loved every single second of the experience. Now I really know what the car is capable of I have a lot more respect for it, and the other plus point is that the engine has taken another step forward in terms of performance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrakeSnake Posted March 19, 2007 Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 All sounds good Rich... You really went out of your way to find that pint of milk tho.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vagabond Posted March 20, 2007 Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 Sounds good Rich. Just like my typical days drive up here on the storm lashed west coast. The R simply shrugs it off Next month i've got a wedding to go to up in Orkney, i catch the ferry on the north coast at scrabster. It will really give me a chance to stretch the R's legs, i can't wait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrakeSnake Posted March 20, 2007 Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 why are we up at this time of the morning (with a glass of whiskey) talking about our cars... gotta wonder... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TP27 Posted March 20, 2007 Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Make no mistake, the car has taken a real pounding but came through it all with flying colours. Absolutely loved every single second of the experience. Now I really know what the car is capable of I have a lot more respect for it, and the other plus point is that the engine has taken another step forward in terms of performance. [/ QUOTE ] Shame it was at the end of the day that you warned me the ESP was off - I was trying to keep up in sections too !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted March 20, 2007 Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 After the weekend, I've concluded the main performance difference between a Legacy Spec B and a standard MkV R32 is the nut behind the wheel. I've also concluded that I really like the R32! I've been completely ambivalent toward it previously - wasn't on my "I want" list at all. But now I've seen two of them in action (and I mean action) for several hundred miles I'm well impressed. Sound glorious (especially rs32's), go like stink, and grip like you wouldn't believe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossG Posted March 20, 2007 Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 I want one back What an awesome weekend - and some awesome driving from everyone. Meets in Scotland - I don't think there's anywhere better for them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TP27 Posted March 20, 2007 Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 [ QUOTE ] I want one back What an awesome weekend - and some awesome driving from everyone. Meets in Scotland - I don't think there's anywhere better for them [/ QUOTE ] I have to again admit that I'm completely taken by the R32 and I agree Garcon, Rs32's Milltek's sound the dogs !! Having said that, the Polo GTi held it's own very very well IMHO !! On the charge of being a nut behind the wheel - "guilty ma 'Lord" !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted March 20, 2007 Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 Hope none of us saying "guilty ma Lord" for real any time soon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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