For you local MkIV R32 fans... H/S on MkV R32? Comments much appreciated... *yes the Yaris is borin

DiscerningIndividual · 09-25-2007, 12:28 PM

sanch0 · 09-25-2007, 12:51 PM

suspension is pretty damn good in stock form. i suspect the improvements in the MkV chassis help that somewhat. don't pay over MSRP.

and this is on-topic

DiscerningIndividual · 09-26-2007, 05:59 AM

sanch0 · 09-26-2007, 08:59 AM

"not much better" is too vague. better in what way?

the biggest differences between them are the vr6 and awd. don't need/want either of those and a GTI will suit you just fine. need 4 doors? go with a GTI. better mpg? GTI. "status"? R32.

i can keep up with MkIV R32s on the track in my stock GTI. at VIR, i was starting to catch a MkV R32 but then the bastard pitted

DiscerningIndividual · 09-26-2007, 11:01 AM

you were hanging with?

sanch0 · 09-26-2007, 01:14 PM

at least the ones i've run with (an admittedly small number).

i run track pads in the front and R-comps but stock everything else.

i've run up against all sorts of MkIV R32s from bone stock to my bro's turbo setup. sure, in a straight line i don't stand a chance but put a couple turns in there and it's a whole 'nother game. and even straight-line speed isn't that bad...so long as my corner exit-speed is higher

09-25-2007, 12:51 PM	#2
sanch0 AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 6,539	if you need/want an automatic, hit. power is good, but could have used a boost; plenty for street. suspension is pretty damn good in stock form. i suspect the improvements in the MkV chassis help that somewhat. don't pay over MSRP. and this is on-topic __________________ -- this should be a pic of me exiting Oak Tree at 45mph...

09-26-2007, 05:59 AM	#3
DiscerningIndividual Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 4,816	Hrmm.. I heard its not much better than a GTI+chip+coilovers. That true? __________________ VVV SIG VVV

09-26-2007, 08:59 AM	#4
sanch0 AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 6,539	you probably heard that from GTI owners wishing they had an R32 ;) "not much better" is too vague. better in what way? the biggest differences between them are the vr6 and awd. don't need/want either of those and a GTI will suit you just fine. need 4 doors? go with a GTI. better mpg? GTI. "status"? R32. i can keep up with MkIV R32s on the track in my stock GTI. at VIR, i was starting to catch a MkV R32 but then the bastard pitted __________________ -- this should be a pic of me exiting Oak Tree at 45mph...

09-26-2007, 11:01 AM	#5
DiscerningIndividual Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 4,816	And what've you done to your GTI? Also, what was the typical setup (stock/extras) of the MkIV GTIs you were hanging with? __________________ VVV SIG VVV

09-26-2007, 01:14 PM	#6
sanch0 AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 6,539	my GTI is stock == no mods. MkIV GTIs i blow out of the water just on power/chassis alone at least the ones i've run with (an admittedly small number). i run track pads in the front and R-comps but stock everything else. i've run up against all sorts of MkIV R32s from bone stock to my bro's turbo setup. sure, in a straight line i don't stand a chance but put a couple turns in there and it's a whole 'nother game. and even straight-line speed isn't that bad...so long as my corner exit-speed is higher __________________ -- this should be a pic of me exiting Oak Tree at 45mph...

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