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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: danmusic24 on 28 February 2013, 23:43

Title: mk4 gti 150bhp whatever!
Post by: danmusic24 on 28 February 2013, 23:43
what is it with the mk4 gti 150bhp when my p reg 16v eats them for a laugh?
was thinking about buying one but after driving one what a pile of heavy crap?
Title: Re: mk4 gti 150bhp whatever!
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 28 February 2013, 23:45
Weight is obviously the issue here,  same power trying to shift more mass equates to a slower car... until remapped.
Title: Re: mk4 gti 150bhp whatever!
Post by: danmusic24 on 01 March 2013, 00:18
the old mk3 has got something about it!
cant believe how 2 bob the mk4 feels,really thought it was a nice motor till i took one for spin.
rant over...
Title: Re: mk4 gti 150bhp whatever!
Post by: whileoceanasleeps on 01 March 2013, 16:33
mk3 all the way!
Title: Re: mk4 gti 150bhp whatever!
Post by: Foreveryoungaus16v on 01 March 2013, 16:44
MK4 just looks ugly.  Mk5 GTi is awesome :smiley:
Title: Re: mk4 gti 150bhp whatever!
Post by: Gavv8 on 02 March 2013, 00:19
mk3 all the way!
Been saying this for years...all i hear is mk2..blah blah blah.... :grin:
Title: Re: mk4 gti 150bhp whatever!
Post by: dom on 02 March 2013, 13:49
The 1.8T is pretty poor in standard form, but chuck £300 at it and you'll have a 200bhp/240lbft car which will destroy your 16v :wink:
Title: Re: mk4 gti 150bhp whatever!
Post by: whileoceanasleeps on 02 March 2013, 13:52
The 1.8T is pretty poor in standard form, but chuck £300 at it and you'll have a 200bhp/240lbft car which will destroy your 16v :wink:

it's like every new standard engine should be in a previous golf.. 1.8T in a mk3, ABF in a mk2 and a KR in a mk1 lol
Title: Re: mk4 gti 150bhp whatever!
Post by: whileoceanasleeps on 02 March 2013, 13:54
mk3 all the way!
Been saying this for years...all i hear is mk2..blah blah blah.... :grin:

I absolutely love the look of mk2s and I bet the handling is so much better but you can't beat a mk3 for price and the interior is better
Title: Re: mk4 gti 150bhp whatever!
Post by: Bellend on 02 March 2013, 16:06
The 1.8T is pretty poor in standard form, but chuck £300 at it and you'll have a 200bhp/240lbft car which will destroy your 16v :wink:

it's like every new standard engine should be in a previous golf.. 1.8T in a mk3, ABF in a mk2 and a KR in a mk1 lol

Just progress on engines. ABF and 1.8T suited to all Golfs really. I want a PD130 in an older dub as a daily. Thinking a MK1.... :/

TBF I need my MK3 back or to go bother the MK4 section more since that's all I drive these days. :grin:
Title: Re: mk4 gti 150bhp whatever!
Post by: danmusic24 on 02 March 2013, 16:21
The 1.8T is pretty poor in standard form, but chuck £300 at it and you'll have a 200bhp/240lbft car which will destroy your 16v :wink:
off the mark yes and round the streets,but bet my old beast would keep up on motorway :smiley:
Title: Re: mk4 gti 150bhp whatever!
Post by: Bellend on 02 March 2013, 16:27
The 1.8T is pretty poor in standard form, but chuck £300 at it and you'll have a 200bhp/240lbft car which will destroy your 16v :wink:
off the mark yes and round the streets,but bet my old beast would keep up on motorway :smiley:

I'd say quite the opposite bud.

Reckon a 16v would be a decent match for a 1.8T round the backroads and bends, pure NA power. Motorway the 1.8T on boost, bye bye 16v.

Infact the 1.9 PD130 Passat auto would have a 16v on the motorway. :)
Title: Re: mk4 gti 150bhp whatever!
Post by: VW BUSH on 02 March 2013, 17:05
Few years back I used to work late shift and had few early morning races with a good friends Mk4 turbo, I could do him most times over the 7 miles up to the dual carriageway where boost and a long straight run always put him in front.

Title: Re: mk4 gti 150bhp whatever!
Post by: dom on 02 March 2013, 19:18
The 1.8T is pretty poor in standard form, but chuck £300 at it and you'll have a 200bhp/240lbft car which will destroy your 16v :wink:
off the mark yes and round the streets,but bet my old beast would keep up on motorway :smiley:

Honestly mate, you'd have no chance in a mk3 on the motorway. I went up against a mate's abf'd mk2 on a private airstrip and it was close until about 120 when I pulled away. Your mk3 is a bit more lardy than the mk2 was as well.
Title: Re: mk4 gti 150bhp whatever!
Post by: Gash on 02 March 2013, 21:16
240bhp 1.8t in a (originally) abf mk3 .... wins all :D
Title: Re: mk4 gti 150bhp whatever!
Post by: whileoceanasleeps on 02 March 2013, 21:33
240bhp 1.8t in a (originally) abf mk3 .... wins all :D

I'd like to do that eventually to my abf
Title: Re: mk4 gti 150bhp whatever!
Post by: Gavv8 on 02 March 2013, 22:01
mk3 all the way!
Been saying this for years...all i hear is mk2..blah blah blah.... :grin:

I absolutely love the look of mk2s and I bet the handling is so much better but you can't beat a mk3 for price and the interior is better
I had a go in a mk2 16v at christmas and i liked it a lot, felt sharper on turn in than a mk3 and suprisingly quick away from the lights.
Title: Re: mk4 gti 150bhp whatever!
Post by: JC on 02 March 2013, 22:03
mk3 all the way!
Been saying this for years...all i hear is mk2..blah blah blah.... :grin:

I absolutely love the look of mk2s and I bet the handling is so much better but you can't beat a mk3 for price and the interior is better
I had a go in a mk2 16v at christmas and i liked it a lot, felt sharper on turn in than a mk3 and suprisingly quick away from the lights.

 :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked:

has your account been hacked gav   :whistle:

 :tongue:
Title: Re: mk4 gti 150bhp whatever!
Post by: danmusic24 on 02 March 2013, 22:20
The 1.8T is pretty poor in standard form, but chuck £300 at it and you'll have a 200bhp/240lbft car which will destroy your 16v :wink:
off the mark yes and round the streets,but bet my old beast would keep up on motorway :smiley:
not having it! my 16v on motorway hits 120 peace of piss then pulls to 150 easy

Honestly mate, you'd have no chance in a mk3 on the motorway. I went up against a mate's abf'd mk2 on a private airstrip and it was close until about 120 when I pulled away. Your mk3 is a bit more lardy than the mk2 was as well.
Title: Re: mk4 gti 150bhp whatever!
Post by: Gavv8 on 02 March 2013, 22:25
mk3 all the way!
Been saying this for years...all i hear is mk2..blah blah blah.... :grin:

I absolutely love the look of mk2s and I bet the handling is so much better but you can't beat a mk3 for price and the interior is better
I had a go in a mk2 16v at christmas and i liked it a lot, felt sharper on turn in than a mk3 and suprisingly quick away from the lights.

 :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked:

has your account been hacked gav   :whistle:

 :tongue:
And next year i'm going to say something nice about mk4's........
















Or maybe not.. :wink:
Title: Re: mk4 gti 150bhp whatever!
Post by: Foreveryoungaus16v on 02 March 2013, 23:42
mk3 all the way!
Been saying this for years...all i hear is mk2..blah blah blah.... :grin:

I absolutely love the look of mk2s and I bet the handling is so much better but you can't beat a mk3 for price and the interior is better
I had a go in a mk2 16v at christmas and i liked it a lot, felt sharper on turn in than a mk3 and suprisingly quick away from the lights.
Thats because it is lighter
Title: Re: mk4 gti 150bhp whatever!
Post by: F17BAD on 03 March 2013, 01:11
240bhp 1.8t in a (originally) abf mk3 .... wins all :D

try near 400 bhp in a mk3 ....   :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil:
Title: Re: mk4 gti 150bhp whatever!
Post by: whileoceanasleeps on 03 March 2013, 01:31
240bhp 1.8t in a (originally) abf mk3 .... wins all :D

try near 400 bhp in a mk3 ....   :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil:

mate your mk3 is awesome, so much power in such an oem looking stealthy car. it's f-ing amazing I want it
Title: Re: mk4 gti 150bhp whatever!
Post by: dom on 03 March 2013, 19:54
The 1.8T is pretty poor in standard form, but chuck £300 at it and you'll have a 200bhp/240lbft car which will destroy your 16v :wink:
off the mark yes and round the streets,but bet my old beast would keep up on motorway :smiley:
not having it! my 16v on motorway hits 120 peace of piss then pulls to 150 easy

Honestly mate, you'd have no chance in a mk3 on the motorway. I went up against a mate's abf'd mk2 on a private airstrip and it was close until about 120 when I pulled away. Your mk3 is a bit more lardy than the mk2 was as well.

I doubt it.
Title: Re: mk4 gti 150bhp whatever!
Post by: danmusic24 on 03 March 2013, 20:06
Point taken...
Title: Re: mk4 gti 150bhp whatever!
Post by: Ninja on 05 March 2013, 22:01
240bhp 1.8t in a (originally) abf mk3 .... wins all :D

try near 400 bhp in a mk3 ....   :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil:

mate your mk3 is awesome, so much power in such an oem looking stealthy car. it's f-ing amazing I want it


I've got first refusal.  :grin: don't you forget that Kells!
Title: Re: mk4 gti 150bhp whatever!
Post by: F17BAD on 06 March 2013, 11:43
Thanks ;-)

The car is almost like a part of me.. Be like loosing a limb selling it  :evil:

More modifications coming soon ;-)