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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: The Doc on 29 December 2006, 11:11
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Just read my latest Autocar and found this... :wink:
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Good work Doc. Seems the suspension is still a point of debate as the article does not seem to detail if the 15mm lowered is in relation to a standard Golf or the normal GTi, which in turn is already 15mm lower.
If it's the latter, i.e. the same suspension as the GTi, the article is a bit muddled!
I certainly heard no mention of further lowered suspension when i was sussing out the ED30 with VW, but it seems even now the spec is still not 100% known.
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In the latest Golf brochure the heights of the GTi and the Edition 30 are listed as the same 1469mm.
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not the best review then, i see that the bloke mentions the new megane had a LSD to help put the power down. Didnt ford do that with the focus RS, which was described by clarkson as undriveable as it was too twitchy.
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It depends on the diff!
The one in my Mini GP is sweet :wink:
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true, maybe VW should of put one in the Edition 30 then? :undecided:
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probably better off just spending 2k more and getting the R32. or save 2k and just get the normal GTI which is good enough really.
thats the problem with VW, theyre trying to fill too many gaps in their golf range, same with the GT.
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Agreed :wink:
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First drives from Carmagazine:-
So itÂ’s even better to drive than before?
Yes, it is. There are no changes to the suspension - although the GTiÂ’s chassis wasnÂ’t exactly in need of a makeover - but the engineÂ’s extra sparkle really adds some urgency to the driving experience. Our one complaint of the regular GTi is that itÂ’s sometimes too good for its own good and therefore lacks a bit of drama. But the 30 goes some way to answering that criticism.
ItÂ’s not just a subjective feeling of extra performance, either: as youÂ’d expect, the 30 is faster against the clock, knocking almost half a second off the sprint to 62mph (now 6.8sec down from 7.2sec) and taking the top speed past the 150mph mark for the first time. Which makes it blow-for-blow as swift as the newer Focus ST, if even more expensive.
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The only problem with going up against a focus ST is how Meany of them are knocking on 300 bhp by now? Ford owners love to modify there cars. Morego recorded a time of 6.42 to 60 on cold damp road in VW golf plus mag. Awsome's car did it in 6.45. With either conversion it will cost you less and you will end up with a better car. The ED30 is a wasted opportunity
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The one in my Mini GP is sweet :wink:
Saw a Mini GP at LHR on Monday, terminal 3.....
awesome awesome looking car...
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The only problem with going up against a focus ST is how Meany of them are knocking on 300 bhp by now? Ford owners love to modify there cars. Morego recorded a time of 6.42 to 60 on cold damp road in VW golf plus mag. Awsome's car did it in 6.45. With either conversion it will cost you less and you will end up with a better car. The ED30 is a wasted opportunity
you are comparing the standard edition 30 to a modified car, what about a modified edition 30?. the car is fitted with the kkk k04 variant turbo, as in the new s3. this is roumoured to be chipable to just over 300bhp. so add a £500 remap to the edition 30 and now compare them
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300bhp through the front wheels?? Possibly just a tad tooooo much??
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Not if they torque limit it in the lower gears the same way as the Focus ST. Would really add some straight line oooomph to worry more expensive metal.
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The one in my Mini GP is sweet :wink:
Saw a Mini GP at LHR on Monday, terminal 3.....
awesome awesome looking car...
Thanks - I've added carbon fibre door mirrors, boot lid handle, oh yes and one xenon headlamp - don't ask!
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so you weren't to keen on the red mirrors then doc?
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hmm mixed feelings really - if the carbon fibre ones were not available I'd have kept the red ones - I would not have chenged 'em for black of blue etc
I just love C/F!
Here is a pic of the rear handle - before and after
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more door mirror ones...
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Hi Doc
I like the mini - looks good with carbon fibre bits n bobs.
I was thinking about getting a cooper s but the missus put the kibosh on it :cry:
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It's great as a second car - I've only done 667 miles in mine - more to follow once the weather picks up!
You / your missus has chosen wisley :wink:
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the only criticism i had of the mini gp aesthetically was the mirrors so it looks much better, goes well with the dark wheels :afro:
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Doc , you want to keep an eye out, there seems to be some bald headed bloke sneaking around your cars taking pictures :)
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the only criticism i had of the mini gp aesthetically was the mirrors so it looks much better, goes well with the dark wheels :afro:
Agree!
Doc - is the quality of the carbon mirrors good- ie good fit?
I'm thinking of a getting some to set off the black wheels of my Golf when it arrives.
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the only criticism i had of the mini gp aesthetically was the mirrors so it looks much better, goes well with the dark wheels :afro:
I'm thinking of a getting some to set off the black wheels of my Golf when it arrives.
have you ordered a GTI 30 with black wheels?
that would look good with the carbon mirrors :cool:
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have you ordered a GTI 30 with black wheels?
that would look good with the carbon mirrors :cool:
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Thats the idea - that with carbon rear valance and lip spoiler - something akin to what in my mind a proper limited ed. should have looked like!
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that would look bob on :cool:
when is yours due for delivery?
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Doc , you want to keep an eye out, there seems to be some bald headed bloke sneaking around your cars taking pictures :)
lol its a -1 full head scalping - thats a number 1 followed by a philishave!
This is a small pic of myself -> :grin:
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"Doc - is the quality of the carbon mirrors good- ie good fit?"
Perfect mate :wink:
They are JCW originals!
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I'm intrigued - please explain the one xenon?!! :grin: