Is an R a upgrade to the GTi ?

[Ess_Three]

At the end of the day, in a pure drag race both cars put simiar to the wheels, because of the R's higher losses.
The R pulled away off the line...which it would do out of every tight corner on a normal road under most conditions.
The bottom line is, the R is quicker...maybe not by as much as peope think...but it's quicker.

More fun? That's debatable.
But in the hands of most competent drivers, the R will be quicker, more often.

[topher]

that video is a good comparison of dsg vs manual.. that was proven with the mk5 already
lets see a GTI do this though http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3bDkTmVwXs

[carl1]

I would wipe the floor in a drag race with me in a manual R in against a 200 ps dsg mk5 (as that is 200 ps in the video R v GTI) and id put my house on it.

[jdjd]

I would wipe the floor in a drag race with me in a manual R in against a 200 ps dsg mk5 (as that is 200 ps in the video R v GTI) and id put my house on it.

An absolute clown driving, prolly left the aircon running to add to those fabulous changes!

[R32UK]

I would wipe the floor in a drag race with me in a manual R in against a 200 ps dsg mk5 (as that is 200 ps in the video R v GTI) and id put my house on it.

I would wipe the floor in a drag race with a std gti in my slippers! they need to be mapped 

[ScottA]

Ah, I see...that's hard man, you mind me asking why your unable to take yours out yourself?

Just tell me to mind my own bees if not

A small issue of an overtaken unmarked Police car, two lying Police officers, a grumpy Procurator Fiscal and a crusty of hag of a Sherrif having a bad day.
The result being the 'privilege' of 12 months on foot patrol, the 'opportunity' to re-sit my driving test and the pleasant feeling of having my bank account emptied to the tune of £950.
First offense too...otherwise completely clean licence.
Arse. 

Ouch. I got averaged at 100.31mph in December 2010, was given 6 points and £200 fine.