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Title: Just nailed an R32
Post by: keyser on 14 February 2009, 15:25
Driving back  from a mates house today and noticed a silver R32 in my rear view mirror approaching very quickly.  We were on a single lane of traffic with a small stretch of dual carriageway a few miles ahead.  Took my time to make sure it wasn't the plod as they are known to drive R32s were I'm from. Young guy with what looked liked his girlfriend with him.

Approaching the carriageway with no traffic in front of me, he was right up my a**e and obviously wanting to pass.  I stayed in the inside lane and he took the outside. No contest!  I couldn't believe how much quicker I was.  Back into a single lane of traffic and another dual carriageway about 2 miles further on. Same thing again.  He tried to overtake on the outside lane, but was left behind.

I love my GTI!  I was always unsure how I would fair against one but am chuffed to bits.  I still think the R32 is a fantastic car with probably one of the best noises I have ever heard.  I suppose I have got used to the power but I didn't realise how quick this car is.
Title: Re: Just nailed an R32
Post by: bacillus on 14 February 2009, 15:28
Is yours a standard or ed30 gti?
Title: Re: Just nailed an R32
Post by: keyser on 14 February 2009, 15:29
Is yours a standard or ed30 gti?

Standard with remap
Title: Re: Just nailed an R32
Post by: bacillus on 14 February 2009, 15:30
ps maybe you should amend your post to say you never went faster than the speed limit for that bit of road.   :wink:
Title: Re: Just nailed an R32
Post by: keyser on 14 February 2009, 15:40
ps maybe you should amend your post to say you never went faster than the speed limit for that bit of road.   :wink:

Sorry mate, got a bit excited there.  Forgot to mention, we started at 40 and finished at 59. 
Title: Re: Just nailed an R32
Post by: SilverChariot on 14 February 2009, 16:50
It was me in the silver R32... didn't realise we were racing? I was just tootling along... :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Just nailed an R32
Post by: RedRobin on 14 February 2009, 16:55
It was me in the silver R32... didn't realise we were racing? I was just tootling along... :rolleyes:

....Exactly! I was about to post that the R32 driver probably had more sense than to start a willie-waving contest.
Title: Re: Just nailed an R32
Post by: keyser on 14 February 2009, 17:05
It was me in the silver R32... didn't realise we were racing? I was just tootling along... :rolleyes:

....Exactly! I was about to post that the R32 driver probably had more sense than to start a willie-waving contest.

A willie-waving contest?  I'm sure you've never had a heavy right foot  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Just nailed an R32
Post by: illyun on 14 February 2009, 17:08
Well... its pretty obvious when an R32s going for it - the sound is unmistakeable....  However, he probably wasn't going for it if you left him behind that fast.  I reckon upto 80/90mph an R32 would be slower - but only just - than a remapped GTI, but not much difference at top end.  As for a remapped Ed30, well thats another matter altogether  :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil:
Title: Re: Just nailed an R32
Post by: RedRobin on 14 February 2009, 17:24
It was me in the silver R32... didn't realise we were racing? I was just tootling along... :rolleyes:

....Exactly! I was about to post that the R32 driver probably had more sense than to start a willie-waving contest.

A willie-waving contest?  I'm sure you've never had a heavy right foot  :rolleyes:

....Accelerate hard? - Yes, of course.

Title: Re: Just nailed an R32
Post by: keyser on 14 February 2009, 17:27
Well... its pretty obvious when an R32s going for it - the sound is unmistakeable....  However, he probably wasn't going for it if you left him behind that fast.  I reckon upto 80/90mph an R32 would be slower - but only just - than a remapped GTI, but not much difference at top end.  As for a remapped Ed30, well thats another matter altogether  :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil:

I wouldn't know about 80/90 mph so I'll take your word for it  :wink:  I pretty sure he was going for it though as that glorious engine was very vocal!  I'm not saying I left him sitting still, just that I comfortably edged ahead.
Title: Re: Just nailed an R32
Post by: keyser on 14 February 2009, 17:54
It was me in the silver R32... didn't realise we were racing? I was just tootling along... :rolleyes:

....Exactly! I was about to post that the R32 driver probably had more sense than to start a willie-waving contest.

A willie-waving contest?  I'm sure you've never had a heavy right foot  :rolleyes:

....Accelerate hard? - Yes, of course.



 :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Just nailed an R32
Post by: WhiteGTI on 14 February 2009, 19:22
Won't be long before this topic disappears........!
Title: Re: Just nailed an R32
Post by: Rhyso on 14 February 2009, 19:29
Won't be long before this topic disappears........!

yawn
Title: Re: Just nailed an R32
Post by: Komenda on 14 February 2009, 19:44
Won't be long before this topic disappears........!

Along with you hopefully.

If you don't like it here then do one, all I see is flame bait from you.
Title: Re: Just nailed an R32
Post by: WhiteGTI on 14 February 2009, 19:50
Slightly harsh considering I've been absolutely harmless, helpful to others whenever I can and thanked those whenever they have helped me for probably 630 of my 635 posts...

There are plenty on here that are worse than me!

(I am not suggesting that it is a post contest, that was merely an example)
Title: Re: Just nailed an R32
Post by: Komenda on 14 February 2009, 19:51

Not really the pointless comments and digs are what keep me out of this section,  perfect example being your response.
Title: Re: Just nailed an R32
Post by: bacillus on 14 February 2009, 19:52
Come on lads, time for a group hug...   :smiley:
Title: Re: Just nailed an R32
Post by: JC on 14 February 2009, 20:53
Won't be long before this topic disappears........!
#

like the forum if some of your recent posts are to be believed  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Just nailed an R32
Post by: Saint Steve on 14 February 2009, 21:04
^^^ :rolleyes:

Nice to see familiar names waid in as usual :embarassed:
Title: Re: Just nailed an R32
Post by: Saint Steve on 14 February 2009, 21:11
It was me in the silver R32... didn't realise we were racing? I was just tootling along... :rolleyes:

....Exactly! I was about to post that the R32 driver probably had more sense than to start a willie-waving contest.
Proberly not the best place to advertise the fact you were racing against an R32. Already one  guy is about to loose his licence for the very same thing.

Think twice before Posting peeps.If that doesnt get you, then the hawks in this place will  :laugh: :wink:
Title: Re: Just nailed an R32
Post by: WhiteGTI on 14 February 2009, 21:14
Won't be long before this topic disappears........!
#

like the forum if some of your recent posts are to be believed  :rolleyes:

Well, I honestly hope not! Some things aside, this forum is still a great resource for Golf owners!
Title: Re: Just nailed an R32
Post by: JC on 14 February 2009, 21:23
^^^ :rolleyes:

Nice to see familiar names waid in as usual :embarassed:


nice to see you too Phil  :kiss:

oh and i beat an Egg today - but i got a small willy  :laugh:
Title: Re: Just nailed an R32
Post by: Saint Steve on 14 February 2009, 21:31
Hi chuff  :wink:, its nice being a back bencher again :smiley:

Any freebie's from the AA yet chuff??
Title: Re: Just nailed an R32
Post by: RedRobin on 14 February 2009, 21:32
^^^ :rolleyes:

Nice to see familiar names waid in as usual :embarassed:


nice to see you too Phil  :kiss:

oh and i beat an Egg today - but i got a small willy  :laugh:

(http://eurekavideo.co.uk/images/films/large/wicked-willie-comes-again.jpg)

http://www.rudeside.co.uk/cat-wicked-willie.cfm

:evil:
Title: Re: Just nailed an R32
Post by: JC on 14 February 2009, 21:33
yes mate, got another brush pack, and a pen1s enlarger so i been looking at Mk5 diesel autos to replace the corsa  :grin: :laugh:
Title: Re: Just nailed an R32
Post by: Saint Steve on 14 February 2009, 21:38
yes mate, got another brush pack, and a pen1s enlarger so i been looking at Mk5 diesel autos to replace the corsa  :grin: :laugh:
good lad  :wink:
Title: Re: Just nailed an R32
Post by: RedRobin on 14 February 2009, 21:40
....

I hope this will be a lesson to all you youngsters that this is what happens when you nail an AA van.
Title: Re: Just nailed an R32
Post by: JC on 14 February 2009, 21:43
 .

...

 :laugh:
Title: Re: Just nailed an R32
Post by: bobbarley on 14 February 2009, 21:48
(http://www.best4leather.co.uk/cache/hansson-handbag-2696-5003161-0.jpg)

 :drool:
Title: Re: Just nailed an R32
Post by: Saint Steve on 14 February 2009, 21:50
(http://www.best4leather.co.uk/cache/hansson-handbag-2696-5003161-0.jpg)

 :drool:
Lost something Bob??  :evil:
Title: Re: Just nailed an R32
Post by: bobbarley on 14 February 2009, 21:51
Nope   :kiss:
Title: Re: Just nailed an R32
Post by: Rhyso on 14 February 2009, 21:53
(http://www.best4leather.co.uk/cache/hansson-handbag-2696-5003161-0.jpg)

 :drool:
Lost something Bob??  :evil:

i think he found your handbag
Title: Re: Just nailed an R32
Post by: bobbarley on 14 February 2009, 21:53
I took a wrong turn and ended up in the mk5 section  :smiley:
Title: Re: Just nailed an R32
Post by: RedRobin on 14 February 2009, 21:59
....

I hope this will be a lesson to all you youngsters that this is what happens when you nail an AA van.

....Sorry, I meant to say "when you nail an AA van driver" :evil:
Title: Re: Just nailed an R32
Post by: Saint Steve on 14 February 2009, 21:59
(http://www.best4leather.co.uk/cache/hansson-handbag-2696-5003161-0.jpg)

 :drool:
Lost something Bob??  :evil:

i think he found your handbag
:laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: Just nailed an R32
Post by: RedRobin on 14 February 2009, 22:00
I took a wrong turn and ended up in the mk5 section  :smiley:

....OMG!! Is that where we are!? :shocked: How on earth did I get here?
Title: Re: Just nailed an R32
Post by: Saint Steve on 14 February 2009, 22:03
I took a wrong turn and ended up in the mk5 section  :smiley:

....OMG!! Is that where we are!? :shocked: How on earth did I get here?
scary isnt it, could be worse, could be as bad as trying to fight your way out of that handbag thats been posted!
Title: Re: Just nailed an R32
Post by: RedRobin on 14 February 2009, 22:05
(http://www.best4leather.co.uk/cache/hansson-handbag-2696-5003161-0.jpg)


^^^^ That's not a proper handbag!

These are proper handbags! : -

(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b308/RedRobin_05/VWhandbags.jpg)
Title: Re: Just nailed an R32
Post by: JC on 14 February 2009, 22:12
but why have you got 4 robin  :undecided:
Title: Re: Just nailed an R32
Post by: RedRobin on 14 February 2009, 22:22
but why have you got 4 robin  :undecided:

....To suit my different moods of course. And those are just Saturday handbags.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXit0FTxa1U