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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: jamie16v on 14 October 2011, 16:48

Title: 1.8t vs r32 handling
Post by: jamie16v on 14 October 2011, 16:48

how does the r32 handle in comparison to the 1.8t? just wondering as the R is not constant 4wd but utilises sliglhtly different suspension setup.

Title: Re: 1.8t vs r32 handling
Post by: tech1889 on 14 October 2011, 18:13

my mates R32 handles really well and its unmodified yet my old golf handled like a boat lol

Title: Re: 1.8t vs r32 handling
Post by: jamie16v on 14 October 2011, 18:16

thats a start..lol interesting. :smiley:

Title: Re: 1.8t vs r32 handling
Post by: bricey on 14 October 2011, 18:29

they have slightly stiffer springs and sit lower,the set up is only different due to the rear axels
the struts are at an angle
however identicle to the 4mo :smiley:

Title: Re: 1.8t vs r32 handling
Post by: jamie16v on 14 October 2011, 19:21

yea, they have different hubs, wishbones and rear axle i know.. im just thinking of fitting it.. would need a new boot floor to fit it if its going to be a big improvement.. not thinking of using the 4wd though.

Title: Re: 1.8t vs r32 handling
Post by: AlanD on 14 October 2011, 19:23

A MK4 GTI as standard is pretty poor in the handling division. Cant really comment on the R32 as not driven one.

Title: Re: 1.8t vs r32 handling
Post by: jamie16v on 14 October 2011, 19:27

thats it though, my mk4 suspension isnt standard at all really.. not the greatest coilies but got new oem+ bushes + rear arb

Title: Re: 1.8t vs r32 handling
Post by: jamie16v on 14 October 2011, 19:33

just decided, for all the work and cost, its not really worth it.
that was short winded..  :grin:

Title: Re: 1.8t vs r32 handling
Post by: Dave_IOW on 14 October 2011, 20:46

Quote from: jamie16v on 14 October 2011, 19:33

just decided, for all the work and cost, its not really worth it.
that was short winded..  :grin:

:rolleyes:   :grin:    :laugh: 

Title: Re: 1.8t vs r32 handling
Post by: Wayne on 14 October 2011, 21:39

Mk4's are not that bad handling wise, good quality lowering kit and uprated arb's all help.