Race with Ed35 - guess who won?

[carl1]

Really does make me laugh when people talk about turbo lag on the ed35, anyone would think its like a 80's turbo car 

[kane1210]

02 s3 engine is not the same as far as I know

ah ok my bad 

[Edi35]

Really does make me laugh when people talk about turbo lag on the ed35, anyone would think its like a 80's turbo car 

As I have said before I love the character of this engine with the slight lag you get a big whoosh of torque and an even bigger smile 

[Edi35]

02 s3 engine is not the same as far as I know

Yup 1.8T with 225ps

[PenguinGTI]

Really does make me laugh when people talk about turbo lag on the ed35, anyone would think its like a 80's turbo car 

True, the Edition 35 is not the worst car in terms of lag. But there is a difference.

To put it in perspective, I thought the standard GTI was great in terms of turbo lag until I bought my recent MINI Works. Compared to the GTI the MINI drives like an NA because the power is instant. Only after getting used to the MINI did I jump back in the GTI and notice a bit of lag, and yet if you'd asked me "does the GTI have turbo lag" before, I'd have said no.

To really notice the lag, you'd have to drive a car without it beforehand and then you'll be able to notice it. But I agree, the Edition 35 is not exactly a Focus RS.

[carl1]

Really does make me laugh when people talk about turbo lag on the ed35, anyone would think its like a 80's turbo car 

True, the Edition 35 is not the worst car in terms of lag. But there is a difference.

To put it in perspective, I thought the standard GTI was great in terms of turbo lag until I bought my recent MINI Works. Compared to the GTI the MINI drives like an NA because the power is instant. Only after getting used to the MINI did I jump back in the GTI and notice a bit of lag, and yet if you'd asked me "does the GTI have turbo lag" before, I'd have said no.

To really notice the lag, you'd have to drive a car without it beforehand and then you'll be able to notice it. But I agree, the Edition 35 is not exactly a Focus RS.

Yes i know what your saying i know its not a turbo but ive drove a gti straight after driving a R32, i never tried it but it wouldn't surprise me if you could pull off in 3rd in a R32 and it would give smooth power with no engine labour 

[Anthony]

At the end of the day that woman who drives a transit van round the nurburgring (top gear!) would smoke you all round there no matter what you had  
A lot is down to the driver and who has got the talent to keep the motor what ever it is going through the corners simples  

[JC]

well if thats all you need to do is get to your turn off before the other car 

then I am VERY sorry to say to you all 

but my diesel vectra is quicker than

1, all mk6 gtis

2, all mk6 gtds

3 all edition 35s

hope that helps, 

  have a nice day now 

[Snoopy]

Really does make me laugh when people talk about turbo lag on the ed35, anyone would think its like a 80's turbo car 

True, the Edition 35 is not the worst car in terms of lag. But there is a difference.

To put it in perspective, I thought the standard GTI was great in terms of turbo lag until I bought my recent MINI Works. Compared to the GTI the MINI drives like an NA because the power is instant. Only after getting used to the MINI did I jump back in the GTI and notice a bit of lag, and yet if you'd asked me "does the GTI have turbo lag" before, I'd have said no.

To really notice the lag, you'd have to drive a car without it beforehand and then you'll be able to notice it. But I agree, the Edition 35 is not exactly a Focus RS.

Exactly other companies can make turbo cars without much lag issues but vw don't seem to be able to there solution is to fit a supercharger as well which is just laffable.

[carl1]

Does no one test drive their cars, all some people seem to do on here is moan.