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Offline Kus

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Mk4 handles like a boat
« on: 24 November 2011, 10:08 »
Just wanted to put I out there that in the twisteys these things are awful I owned a 306 gti before this and that was amazing in all ways I'd even go as far to say that I think the 306 would beat a r32 In the corners. Anyway rant over the best thing about the golf though is the looks and build quality that's about it though
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Offline richw911

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Re: Mk4 handles like a boat
« Reply #1 on: 24 November 2011, 10:09 »
 :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:

Ive never heard that before  :shocked:
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Re: Mk4 handles like a boat
« Reply #2 on: 24 November 2011, 10:12 »
Quote from: Kus on 24 November 2011, 10:08
Just wanted to put I out there that in the twisteys these things are awful I owned a 306 gti before this and that was amazing in all ways I'd even go as far to say that I think the 306 would beat a r32 In the corners. Anyway rant over the best thing about the golf though is the looks and build quality that's about it though

Bring it on....bring it on  :grin: :smiley:
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Re: Mk4 handles like a boat
« Reply #3 on: 24 November 2011, 10:16 »
Quote from: Kus on 24 November 2011, 10:08
Just wanted to put I out there that in the twisteys these things are awful I owned a 306 gti before this and that was amazing in all ways I'd even go as far to say that I think the 306 would beat a r32 In the corners. Anyway rant over the best thing about the golf though is the looks and build quality that's about it though

mine handles like a go kart  :cool:

i doubt a 306 would beat an r32 on corners a 306 would beat u owning a 2slow  :laugh: :laugh:
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Re: Mk4 handles like a boat
« Reply #4 on: 24 November 2011, 10:20 »
Quote from: daz veedub on 24 November 2011, 10:16
Quote from: Kus on 24 November 2011, 10:08
Just wanted to put I out there that in the twisteys these things are awful I owned a 306 gti before this and that was amazing in all ways I'd even go as far to say that I think the 306 would beat a r32 In the corners. Anyway rant over the best thing about the golf though is the looks and build quality that's about it though

mine handles like a go kart  :cool:

i doubt a 306 would beat an r32 on corners a 306 would beat u owning a 2slow  :laugh: :laugh:

Indeed 1.8T has better brakes and suspension as standard over a 2.0 8v  :smiley:
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Re: Mk4 handles like a boat
« Reply #5 on: 24 November 2011, 10:20 »
with a bit of work and "money" spent the golf could be a brilliant handling car. in my opinion the problem with the golf is vw tryed too hard to make it a "gentlemans" (poofs) GTI.  the weight in the interior itself is just enormous and destroys the gti worthyness.. then it`s the suspension... it was made too woman like.. all soft and cuddly... get some stiff shock absorbers, ditch them silly jelly bushes and put some muscley ARB`s on...
 i have taken out most of the interior of my golf and can honestly say each component of interior has a silly weight for what it does, the front seats themselfs are incredibly overengineered.
fact is, it`s a well built car for comfort more than anything, most the french cars i have had have been tinny little boxes made of nothing and thats the difference.. if you want more from you golf, turn it into nothing... :smiley:
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Re: Mk4 handles like a boat
« Reply #6 on: 24 November 2011, 11:01 »
You want to drive my vectra.....  :lipsrsealed: :grin: :grin: :grin:
« Last Edit: 24 November 2011, 11:17 by Steve_PD »
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Re: Mk4 handles like a boat
« Reply #7 on: 24 November 2011, 11:22 »
Quote from: Chuff on 24 November 2011, 11:01
You want to drive my vectra.....  :lipsrsealed: :grin: :grin: :grin:

 :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:

MPG though innit  :wink:
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Offline daz veedub

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Re: Mk4 handles like a boat
« Reply #8 on: 24 November 2011, 12:04 »
my wifes focus is dreadful cornering its actually scary, but she wont let me lower it  :grin:
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Offline Kus

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Re: Mk4 handles like a boat
« Reply #9 on: 24 November 2011, 12:22 »
Trust me the gti6 is a beast in the corners! Don't get wrong I love the golf really want to get a gt tdi 130 though the 2slow is so slow obviosily and drinks petrol
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