Anyone compared the R32 with the STi
15 May 2004, 12:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Melina
They are just basically two very different cars!
Facetious answer - Friday night, therefore had a few beers.....
15 May 2004, 12:50 AM
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Anyway - I loved the sound of the R32. I don't know if the DSG system had anything to do with it. It was like a humming that kept changing base whenever I changed the gears. Having said that, the R32 lacked the pushing back in the seat feel of the STi and I did not think it stuck to the corners in the same way.
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Originally Posted by Melina
Anyway - I loved the sound of the R32. I don't know if the DSG system had anything to do with it. It was like a humming that kept changing base whenever I changed the gears. Having said that, the R32 lacked the pushing back in the seat feel of the STi and I did not think it stuck to the corners in the same way.
I found it firm and stable on cornering, less body roll than the Scoob but cornering speeds were lower. Yet still very comfortable on the Sh1te roads around our way
Yes agree lacked grunt in comparision to my STi but apparently soon cured with a MilTek exhaust and remap IIRC IMHO
I did consider it but the wife said no, as only 2 door
Overhaul a very nice car
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15 May 2004, 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Melina
I just have. I just wondered what anyone else thought.
They are just basically two very different cars!
They are just basically two very different cars!
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15 May 2004, 05:43 PM
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TBH - i wouldnt compare the R32 vs Sti as the sti is a league above
the R32 is wrx & focus rs territory
I looked at the R32 before i got my focus & having been a sucker for the Ford stable i plucked for the RS (6 months later it was traded in for the sti)
My 2ps
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sti-04!!
the R32 is wrx & focus rs territory
I looked at the R32 before i got my focus & having been a sucker for the Ford stable i plucked for the RS (6 months later it was traded in for the sti)
My 2ps
:flamesuit at the ready:
sti-04!!
15 May 2004, 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by sti-04!!
TBH - i wouldnt compare the R32 vs Sti as the sti is a league above
the R32 is wrx & focus rs territory
I looked at the R32 before i got my focus & having been a sucker for the Ford stable i plucked for the RS (6 months later it was traded in for the sti)
My 2ps
:flamesuit at the ready:
sti-04!!
the R32 is wrx & focus rs territory
I looked at the R32 before i got my focus & having been a sucker for the Ford stable i plucked for the RS (6 months later it was traded in for the sti)
My 2ps
:flamesuit at the ready:
sti-04!!
Johnny
15 May 2004, 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by chrisp
the sad thing is
MY04 STI - PWR is 178bhp/ton
Golf R32 - PWR is 161bhp/ton
So closer than you think, both 1470kgs
MY04 STI - PWR is 178bhp/ton
Golf R32 - PWR is 161bhp/ton
So closer than you think, both 1470kgs
as for mines being 265ps its not anymore
going to get it RR'd next week then its time for more tweeking johnny - i did mean the uk spec wrx i know that it wouldnt have a chance with the jap one
sti-04!!
15 May 2004, 06:06 PM
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oh so if i decided to trade my MY98 wrx (276 bhp) in for a bugeye/newage sti would it feel alot slower than mine? always fancied the bugeye
15 May 2004, 09:40 PM
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Originally Posted by chrisp
the sad thing is
MY04 STI - PWR is 178bhp/ton
Golf R32 - PWR is 161bhp/ton
So closer than you think, both 1470kgs
MY04 STI - PWR is 178bhp/ton
Golf R32 - PWR is 161bhp/ton
So closer than you think, both 1470kgs
Steve
Ps I bet an R32 holds it's value better than an STi. I'd still hve an STi though
15 May 2004, 11:07 PM
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To answer the thread question, I can give you a performance insight, based on my experience with a Golf R32 on the road.
I had a couple of bad starts at the lights, but as soon as the turbo got spinning, the R32 was spanked. Nuff said really.
Me in a 99, decat, Tek 2 so an STi should be quicker or thereabouts.
I had a couple of bad starts at the lights, but as soon as the turbo got spinning, the R32 was spanked. Nuff said really.
Me in a 99, decat, Tek 2 so an STi should be quicker or thereabouts.
16 May 2004, 12:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Melina
I don't know if the DSG system had anything to do with it. It was like a humming that kept changing base whenever I changed the gears.
PS. Melina - sorry about yesterday's flippancy...
16 May 2004, 08:47 AM
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I had an R32 for a bout six weeks or so. I was a confirmed Golf fan for about 20 years, but the poor quality made me change. The R32 went back for a full refund because of paint problems. So I bought an STi. The Golf is a nice motor and it doesnt have DSG, only the TT with the 3.2 has the DSG so far any way. The R32 has a six speed box.
R32 very well equipped as standard, but the STi is in another league, particularly with PPP on. The golf doesnt give the feeling of having the power they say it does, 242. With the standard exhaust on there is a terrible droning around 3000 rpm, (motorway speed) which is very wearing.
Stick with the Subarus guys, better reliability and better Dealers, VW are very poor.
R32 very well equipped as standard, but the STi is in another league, particularly with PPP on. The golf doesnt give the feeling of having the power they say it does, 242. With the standard exhaust on there is a terrible droning around 3000 rpm, (motorway speed) which is very wearing.
Stick with the Subarus guys, better reliability and better Dealers, VW are very poor.
16 May 2004, 09:30 AM
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I'm sure Dave T-S will contribute at some time, but as many of you know, Dave has had quite a few Scoobs and now owns a lightly modified R32 (Miltek exhaust and chip I think - last time I saw him, it was pushing about 270 bhp). It sounded great with the Miltek fitted - almost rally car-ish.
They are different beasts, but I would be honest and say it is the only Golf I would consider owning. Shame to hear about the quality issues though.
Chris
They are different beasts, but I would be honest and say it is the only Golf I would consider owning. Shame to hear about the quality issues though.
Chris
16 May 2004, 11:58 AM
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Nice article comparing the R32, STi and Evo...
http://www.vwvortex.com/artman/publi...icle_330.shtml
http://www.vwvortex.com/artman/publi...icle_330.shtml
16 May 2004, 09:19 PM
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True, the DSG is starting to appear on a number of VAG products. But not on the UK market R32. Interesting to hear from Melina about the European market option however.
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