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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: roar on 06 April 2004, 23:22

Title: How do Mk2 golf compare against jap cars?
Post by: roar on 06 April 2004, 23:22

I have always been a big fan of golfs, especialy Mk2's. Before i change from a mk1 to mk2 golf, I would like to know, can they cut it against the likes of early/mid 90's civics? the si and vtec versions?

gti 8v and 16v   vs civics?(spotier models)

Title: Re:How do Mk2 golf compare against jap cars?
Post by: Blue MK2 on 06 April 2004, 23:26

gotta admit CRX Vtech's are fast. will piss on my 8v, duno about the 16v mk2???

by the end of the race the CRX would fall to bits because of rust :D

Title: Re:How do Mk2 golf compare against jap cars?
Post by: Blue MK2 on 06 April 2004, 23:27

by the way, welcome to the forum

Title: Re:How do Mk2 golf compare against jap cars?
Post by: Fielder5757 on 06 April 2004, 23:42

i had a Vtec CRX untill last month when it died of Rust, Fast as You know what off shuvvel but handled like poo :(

Title: Re:How do Mk2 golf compare against jap cars?
Post by: turbo on 06 April 2004, 23:44

jap cars are expencive to run parts, insurance. etc.....
i admit some are nice......some just dont last long on wet roads........on saying that mr2's dont seem to rust!
ive also seem some old hondas with little no no rust on them..........

i soppose its down to how well they were made.......
rust protection may have been sprayed on thicker on some cars.........

Title: Re:How do Mk2 golf compare against jap cars?
Post by: roar on 06 April 2004, 23:47

performance wise does anybody think gtis can match up to civics?

Title: Re:How do Mk2 golf compare against jap cars?
Post by: Fielder5757 on 07 April 2004, 00:50

im a regular on CustomCivics.co.uk

It depends which one  you go for, With a 16V GTI MKs V a 95 UK spec LSI Vtec Single cam the 16V will kick ass over all, The civic has the advantage of Vtec but its top speed holds it back.

Everyone knows german cars are faster than Japanese cars ;) however i do plan a Honda B18D twin cam Vtec swap into a Mk2 golf so watch this space  ;)

Title: Re:How do Mk2 golf compare against jap cars?
Post by: trustno1 on 07 April 2004, 07:54

mmmmmn wouldnt really know but if yr talking about Type-R models, then its bye bye GTi they wouldnt stand a chance! unless u get the daddys out.....R32, VR6  :D

Title: Re:How do Mk2 golf compare against jap cars?
Post by: Blue MK2 on 07 April 2004, 12:16

my mates CRX 1.6i non vtech was very fast but he could never turn corners at my speeds.

The VTech is bloddy fast. Fielder.....Top speed holds it back? My mate did more than 130mph with two people in the back (very squashed :( )

Title: Re:How do Mk2 golf compare against jap cars?
Post by: Jon16 on 07 April 2004, 17:17

I used to have a mk2 CRX 16v (non vtech) and the secret is the weight of them (or lack of it). They have similar power (albeit at higher revs) to a golf 16v but are a full 200kg lighter! It was quite a flying machine and handled well too, but the steering was very uncommunicative and yes parts are hard to get and expensive. In old age I'd take the golf every time - far far less of a liability.  

Title: Re:How do Mk2 golf compare against jap cars?
Post by: roar on 07 April 2004, 18:02

thanks for the replys so far. So can golfs take corners beter?

Title: Re:How do Mk2 golf compare against jap cars?
Post by: tinman on 08 April 2004, 10:29

Quote from: roar on 07 April 2004, 18:02

thanks for the replys so far. So can golfs take corners beter?

a 16v with decent tyres is sweet. it'll hang on and on and on and then crunch.