Edition30 to Mk6

[R32UK]

Its a common myth that the ED30 is faster than a R32... a remapped one, yes. Std no.

[Jkctr]

Its a common myth that the ED30 is faster than a R32... a remapped one, yes. Std no.

Why would VW make another golf quicker than their flagship after all.

[Saint Steve]

Its a common myth that the ED30 is faster than a R32... a remapped one, yes. Std no.

Why would VW make another golf quicker than their flagship after all.

They did 

[gossa]

I would have thought an ED30 and an R32 would be level pegging considering weight/power differences.

I drove both a couple of years ago, loved the way the R32 held the road and cool engine note, amazing car.

[Jkctr]

Its a common myth that the ED30 is faster than a R32... a remapped one, yes. Std no.

Why would VW make another golf quicker than their flagship after all.

They did 

They haven't? Even modded vs modded an R32 would win - 500+bhp turbo vs 300bhp remap

ED30 is slower, will be close in a straight but be left behind on the twisty bits. GTI is slower noticeably.

MK6 GTI is slower than the upcoming Golf R (the new flagship)

[R32UK]

I would have thought an ED30 and an R32 would be level pegging considering weight/power differences.

I drove both a couple of years ago, loved the way the R32 held the road and cool engine note, amazing car.

IIRC the ED30 was a full 3secs slower than the R32 around the TG track... thats a HUGE difference for a car thats supposed to be quicker. In std form the ed30 will only keep up with the R in the dry and on a straight.

[Saint Steve]

Yes im not talking Track times, and nor to Vw quote there standin start runs either in track times.

No disbuting the wheel wheel drive round a track benefit, but if i was following from 40mph and nailed the throttle, it would be see you later R32 

[HA54SYM`]

Well going against the grain here, we have an Edition 30 and are swaping it for a mk6 GTi.

Had a mk6 GTI for the day, and yes its not as quick as the Edition 30, but not by much and in the real world its fine.

Big thing for me, (well the wife), is it is much nicer inside, and much quieter than the Edition 30, which on long motorways runs can be a pain, which we do often.

But TBH I agree about the hassle, and am wondering if we will get one in March as quoted.

Just working on getting mk5 track car put together at the moment to replace my ageing Tomcat, as I really would keep the Edition 30 and track it, but I'm not allowed  :embarassed:

I say if you can afford it go for it. We only plan to keep the mk6 for a couple of years anyway, and would be tempted by an R then.

Dave

[Steve30]

which dealer are you going to?  i tried the one in morden and another in surrey, but they gave me rubbish deals.  wandsworth?

i'm in raynes park.  happy to let you have a further nosy around my car if you like.

Yes Battersea ,wandsworth over the years i have had 3 mk5's gti's from that dealership they have been good to me in terms of support and getting a good deals from them!! But you have to push them hard, which is what I enjoy (banter) still not sure but I have ordered one paid the deposit on Mk6 in silver not to much spec though, can be a waist of money getting loads of options. Although stiil thinking what have I done OMG?? Steve30 

[R32UK]

Yes im not talking Track times, and nor to Vw quote there standin start runs either in track times.

No disbuting the wheel wheel drive round a track benefit, but if i was following from 40mph and nailed the throttle, it would be see you later R32 

Specific scenarios dont really equate to faster. A small power track like the TG track is, is probably the best comparison to everyday driving. Both cars have their advantages.. i just find that the R32 can do everything the ED30 can do and more...