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jamie16v

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1.8t vs r32 handling
« on: 14 October 2011, 16:48 »
how does the r32 handle in comparison to the 1.8t? just wondering as the R is not constant 4wd but utilises sliglhtly different suspension setup.
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Offline tech1889

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Re: 1.8t vs r32 handling
« Reply #1 on: 14 October 2011, 18:13 »
my mates R32 handles really well and its unmodified yet my old golf handled like a boat lol
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jamie16v

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Re: 1.8t vs r32 handling
« Reply #2 on: 14 October 2011, 18:16 »
thats a start..lol interesting. :smiley:
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Offline bricey

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Re: 1.8t vs r32 handling
« Reply #3 on: 14 October 2011, 18:29 »
they have slightly stiffer springs and sit lower,the set up is only different due to the rear axels
the struts are at an angle
however identicle to the 4mo :smiley:
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jamie16v

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Re: 1.8t vs r32 handling
« Reply #4 on: 14 October 2011, 19:21 »
yea, they have different hubs, wishbones and rear axle i know.. im just thinking of fitting it.. would need a new boot floor to fit it if its going to be a big improvement.. not thinking of using the 4wd though.
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Offline AlanD

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Re: 1.8t vs r32 handling
« Reply #5 on: 14 October 2011, 19:23 »
A MK4 GTI as standard is pretty poor in the handling division. Cant really comment on the R32 as not driven one.
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jamie16v

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Re: 1.8t vs r32 handling
« Reply #6 on: 14 October 2011, 19:27 »
thats it though, my mk4 suspension isnt standard at all really.. not the greatest coilies but got new oem+ bushes + rear arb
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jamie16v

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Re: 1.8t vs r32 handling
« Reply #7 on: 14 October 2011, 19:33 »
just decided, for all the work and cost, its not really worth it.
that was short winded..  :grin:
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Offline Dave_IOW

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Re: 1.8t vs r32 handling
« Reply #8 on: 14 October 2011, 20:46 »
Quote from: jamie16v on 14 October 2011, 19:33
just decided, for all the work and cost, its not really worth it.
that was short winded..  :grin:

:rolleyes:   :grin:    :laugh: 
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Offline Wayne

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Re: 1.8t vs r32 handling
« Reply #9 on: 14 October 2011, 21:39 »
Mk4's are not that bad handling wise, good quality lowering kit and uprated arb's all help.
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