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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: 5hy5ter on 29 November 2005, 11:35
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:smiley: Hi all, just introducing myself. Have been a member of "Tyresmoke" ( hope it's not a dirty word :tongue: ) for a while and wanted to look at the Mk5 scene from a different angle.
I have owned my Mk5 GTi DSG for almost 4 months now and I must say, I am very, very pleased. I’ve now covered over 4k miles and the car just seems to get better and better. I plumbed for Tornado Red with 18†Monza’s, Sunroof and the M.F.Steering Wheel inc paddles. I didn’t consider the Zenons worth the extra cash or the Leather.
I have owned a few GTi’s over the years, from Mk1, Mk2 ( Not a Mk3 :laugh: ) and an R32.
The “R†was a bit thirsty to say the least :rolleyes: and I defected to a Mk5 GT TDi. :huh:
Anyway, back in the GTi fold now and loving every minute. :grin: :grin:
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Hi m8, I have a very similar car to yourself but with 17" wheels.
All the best with it
R
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Thanks for the reply rega3. .... 1 out of 50 eh?
Not a very sociable bunch on here are you? :rolleyes:
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hi , shy hows it going, i think it must be slow in here today normally a deluge of welcomes to all new commers , er try reposting in the newbies forum, its for newbies to the site not to golfs, so no insult intended ...oh btw welcome! :smiley:
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I think the Mk5 section is one of the quieter areas of the forum!! :wink:
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hello 5hy5ter
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hello 5hy5ter
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Thanks for the reply rega3. .... 1 out of 50 eh?
Not a very sociable bunch on here are you? :rolleyes:
Hi 5hy5ter
It occurred to me that perhaps the reason things are a wee bit quiet on this section is that possibly MkV GTI owners are too busy driving around with silly grins on their faces to spend time online...........:cool:
Whatever the reason, as a relatively new memeber myself I'd like to say welome, I hope your car's living up to expectations.:smiley:
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Hi 5hy5ter,
Can you share you experience of the differences between mk5 gti and the mk4 r32 ? is it more sporty on your new gti in terms of the handling? and better performance on the twisty road than r32 ?
thanks!~ as i am also new in this column
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Thanks for the replies all.
Ali... Yeah.. Deffo the silly Grins M8... Its a quality drive.
Hi Blue610.
The main reason for the change from the R32 was the fuel economy :shocked: I was experiencing 18 - 19 mpg on a regular basis. Not the kind of car you can drive steady. :grin: As for the handling, I found the "R" to be rather front end heavy, which is no surprise with that big V6 lump up front. Understeer was a problem when really pushing hard. MAin problem was I came from a Scooby, so chuckability was nowhere near as good.
Love the GTi, especially the DSG Gearbox. Fantastic bit of kit. Some have likened it to a playstation game, but thats unfair, it is so much more than that. Very sofisticated and in IMO 4 gearbox's in One. D mode for your normal in town driving. D mode with Manual / paddle change. S Mode for manic auto gear changes at near to 7200 rpm :shocked:.. S Mode with paddle shift. Manual / sequential change on the lever ( up and down the box like a touring car ) It's FAB :grin:
Cheers all.... Nice to see I wasn't left on my own.  :smiley:
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hi 5hy5ster
thanks for your past experience, do you think the performance of gti on the twisty road is much better than r32? is it becasue the weight of gti is a lot lighter?
do u think gti is better with 17" wheel than 18"?
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hi 5hy5ster
thanks for your past experience, do you think the performance of gti on the twisty road is much better than r32? is it becasue the weight of gti is a lot lighter?
do u think gti is better with 17" wheel than 18"?