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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: indigti3 on 13 October 2009, 23:15

Title: I really don't get it.
Post by: indigti3 on 13 October 2009, 23:15
On the forums here, ppl are raving about how slow the mk3 8v gti is.  Talking from personal experience, I am having a ball with my car, it's brilliant!

I was thinking on the way back from the supermarket, nothing modern ( i am talking avis rentals here as I rent quite a lot ) is as much fun as my mk3.

Is it really worth changing to a ABF is the question.

cheers indi.
Title: Re: I really don't get it.
Post by: Mikester on 13 October 2009, 23:26
The way i see it (and i own a mk3 8v)

The 8v is a great town car, and you can have some traffic light fun, and its not slow, but its not fast. But it is a GTI.

Im upgrading my 8v to a VR6 with the sight to supercharge it, almost trippling my bhp.

Im not in search of big bhp because the 8v isnt enough for what i use the car for, but more for the fact i can, and it looks and sounds awesome.

People that hate the 8v mk3, tend to have something slower and non gti :P

Mine hasnt broken down and needed help threads every 2 days, unlike a lot of other cars on the forum :P

Worth upgrading to an ABF? Not really.

If the car is worth upgrading, you might as well do a VR, as you need to change all bits to fit a 16v or a VR6.

But again from experience, upgrading a mk3 engine is NOT easy, and i havnt even took the 8v out yet. lol
Title: Re: I really don't get it.
Post by: Deano2711 on 13 October 2009, 23:26
Could not agree more mate.  I have a 1997 8v GTi and it's the most fun I have had in ages. I certainly wouldn't have a 16v because of the insurance difference involved for the power gain. I would however love to get my ass in a VR6!!!!  Personally I would just continue to enjoy the 8 valver.     Cheers      Deano
Title: Re: I really don't get it.
Post by: MrBounce on 13 October 2009, 23:31
Most people who know about cars wouldn't necessarily buy an 8v for it's speed and power, more for it's cruising ability and reliability. Mine had no major faults in 4 years and was good fun, and quick-ish although not rapid  :cool:
Title: Re: I really don't get it.
Post by: indigti3 on 13 October 2009, 23:35
thats awesome guys, something to think about before I close my eyes tonight.  peace y'all!
Title: Re: I really don't get it.
Post by: Wayne on 13 October 2009, 23:37
If your going to change the engine as Mike said go for the VR6.
Title: Re: I really don't get it.
Post by: VR6-Joe on 13 October 2009, 23:38
I drive a 1.6 every day and although people think the Mk3 is slow and a bit of a boat,  I have a lot of fun with my car!

It's like a go-kart round roundabouts and corners, and can keep up with quite a few cars until it hits 100 then things slowly start going downhill lol

The only thing I dislike about the 1.6 is that it might aswell just be a diesel cus it runs out of puff at about 6000rpm

The VR on the other hand... well... I wouldn't have it any other way :drool:
Title: Re: I really don't get it.
Post by: indigti3 on 13 October 2009, 23:57
You know what, I want to test drive a VR and a ABF.  I'll be at the next local meet, hopefully one of you guys would be kind enough to take me for a spin.   :grin:
Title: Re: I really don't get it.
Post by: Wayne on 14 October 2009, 08:04
Quote from: indigti3 on 13 October 2009, 23:57
You know what, I want to test drive a VR and a ABF.  I'll be at the next local meet, hopefully one of you guys would be kind enough to take me for a spin.   :grin:

Not wanting this to turn into another 16V or VR6 which is better thread but forget power and start thinking of torque, ABF has a tiny bit more than the 8v yet VR6 has shed loads more torque plus the noise.
Title: Re: I really don't get it.
Post by: Len on 14 October 2009, 09:20
comes down to horses for courses!

If young and insurance is an issue then its an 8v
If you want performance with some fuel economy then its a 16v
If all out power is your bag then go for a VR6

But buy the right car!
Title: Re: I really don't get it.
Post by: gtigolfthree on 14 October 2009, 09:34
As above you can think of the 16v as a tuned version of the 8v more power and torque but you have to rev it to get it so less "driveable" in town etc the vr6 is a bigger more powerfull engine with a thirst to match something you have to consider with the price of fuel these days.
Title: Re: I really don't get it.
Post by: AlanD on 14 October 2009, 10:05
8v V 16v ! :shocked:

I thought we was past this guys :D
Title: Re: I really don't get it.
Post by: Wayne on 14 October 2009, 10:08
Quote from: AlanD on 14 October 2009, 10:05
8v V 16v ! :shocked:

I thought we was past this guys :D

I wish.  :smiley:
Title: Re: I really don't get it.
Post by: gtigolfthree on 14 October 2009, 10:23
Quote from: AlanD on 14 October 2009, 10:05
8v V 16v ! :shocked:

I thought we was past this guys :D
Quote from: Wayne on 14 October 2009, 10:08
Quote from: AlanD on 14 October 2009, 10:05
8v V 16v ! :shocked:

I thought we was past this guys :D

I wish.  :smiley:

Are you trying to say this has been covered before?  :laugh:
Title: Re: I really don't get it.
Post by: Mikester on 14 October 2009, 10:45
WIN!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v231/dubster82/Cvr6r.jpg)
Title: Re: I really don't get it.
Post by: AlanD on 14 October 2009, 10:46
I think you should put a 1.8T in there. 200bhp + and reasonable MPG.

/RUNS AWAY !!!!!
Title: Re: I really don't get it.
Post by: sharki786 on 15 October 2009, 17:45
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKccqdAv9gw&feature=PlayList&p=899F20C3F7FAC061&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=1 AAAAAAAAAAAAH that v6 sound il be back just got to clean up  :evil: