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Offline mkviken

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Re: The R has arrived!
« Reply #30 on: 12 May 2012, 10:09 »
but remember it's a lot heavier and 4 wheel drive reduce WHP so probably not much in it in the dry.obviously in the wet 4wd will be a massive advantage.
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Offline JonnyG

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Re: The R has arrived!
« Reply #31 on: 12 May 2012, 10:42 »
Congrats on your purchase ... best colour too ! :grin: :wink:

I'm sure you'll love it ... had mine two years and still can't wait to jump in and drive it ... whatever the weather !

Look forward to the pics with BBS ... I reckon they will look great.
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Offline Ess_Three

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Re: The R has arrived!
« Reply #32 on: 12 May 2012, 10:43 »
Quote from: sundaydriver on 12 May 2012, 07:49

I can't really tell you if its quicker than the GTI as i havn't put my foot down in it yet but what i can tell you is that i absolutely love it! :smiley:

...and that's all that really matters!
Lovely car  :grin: Enjoy it.

(I think it will look awesome on the BBS...I'm not so keen on the standard R wheels)
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Offline Jimble

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Re: The R has arrived!
« Reply #33 on: 12 May 2012, 12:32 »
Quote from: PenguinGTI on 12 May 2012, 02:52
Quote from: Jimble on 11 May 2012, 21:47
So whats your initial thoughts compared to the GTI? I test drove a used one recently and was left wanting tbh, it was definately quicker but not as much as i'd like! I'm hoping you'll say i'm talkin rubbish and the used one was knackered!  :laugh:

Let's not start this up again. Or, at least if we do let's start a new thread so the guy can enjoy his R.   :rolleyes::laugh:



Agreed, although hos opinion will be more valid than most as he's actually made the switch.

Enjoy, thats the combo i'd go for except with more doors. :lipsrsealed:
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Offline carl1

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Re: The R has arrived!
« Reply #34 on: 12 May 2012, 13:12 »
That's got to be the worst golf I've ever seen.  :smiley:  I'm a bit jealous  :cool:
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Offline Buck

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Re: The R has arrived!
« Reply #35 on: 12 May 2012, 14:27 »
Beautiful Car and excellent choice of colour SD - I can see the grin on your face from here  :cool:

The sun is shining here today so lets see some snaps - especially with the BBS' on - I think they will look cool on it (and different as the few R's that I have seen are sporting the stock alloys)
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Offline Neil gti

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Re: The R has arrived!
« Reply #36 on: 12 May 2012, 16:37 »
Well done pal great looking motor, I keep thinking about a change to the R, I need to test drive one as I couldn't live with the mk5 R32 over the gti, it just felt too heavy and not as nimble as the gti,
I hope the now lighter engine in the R over the 3.2 lump has made a difference  :sad: :smiley:
Keep us posted on your thoughts on this ?
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Offline Philip James

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Re: The R has arrived!
« Reply #37 on: 12 May 2012, 17:04 »
Can I have first dibs when you sell it?  :wink:

I want an R but would have to win the facking lottery.

What a stunning car you've bought!!!!!!! :drool: :drool: Health to enjoy.
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Offline Vman

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Re: The R has arrived!
« Reply #38 on: 12 May 2012, 17:59 »
Welcome to the R club :wink:. Very good choice on the colour. The biggest thing you will notice is the traction in the wet, it really is impresive, but be warned the 4 wheel drive system can catch you out as it shifts power to rear, I am only speaking from experience. Enjoy it, but I tell you now these R's drink fuel like you would not believe :sad:
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Offline Steve30

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Re: The R has arrived!
« Reply #39 on: 12 May 2012, 18:41 »
Quote from: Vman on 12 May 2012, 17:59
Welcome to the R club :wink:. Very good choice on the colour. The biggest thing you will notice is the traction in the wet, it really is impresive, but be warned the 4 wheel drive system can catch you out as it shifts power to rear, I am only speaking from experience. Enjoy it, but I tell you now these R's drink fuel like you would not believe :sad:

That because of the K04 Turbo ? :undecided:
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