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[golfvr6]

You can't compare an 8v to 16v, 16v is streets ahead  

[Zoid]

I've raced a Mk2 16v off the lights (many years ago) in my old Mk1 8v, ok I know it's not the best of comparisons but, I held the 16v all the way to 60mph, it was only when the 16v got into 3rd that it started pulling away from me. I guess that's where the longer gears and all the extra higher revving power really make a difference.
Although I wish we could just settle this once and for all, can't we all just agree that both the Mk2 8v and 16v are great cars?

[Slim Shady]

they are both good in their own ways.

You have to enjoy thrashing the nuts off a valve to get it to perform - which I like  . Only pain is when someone buzzes you and you have to drop down two gears.

Not everyones cup of tea.

Whilst some drivers like pootling along in their 8valve and just dropping one cog to get some action.

HOrses and courses
Swings and Roundabouts

Valve is the faster car - and hence the BETTER car.


FIN

[golfvr6]

I'll go along with that  

[AdamB]

I've always prefered a car with more torque, but you have to ask yourself why do people often go for the 16v conversions on the 8v, but I have never heard of someone dropping an 8v into a 16v car.......

[golfvr6]

Thats right, who would want an 8v anyway?  

[AdamB]

'6- I give you a bit of credit and you slap me in the face!!! or is it still jealousy  I'm not going to play with you any more  
I'm going to play with my 8v instead, it's politer!!

[Slim Shady]

even the 8v with the hairdryer - I mean G-Lader is pants (in vanilla)


16v ltd  = oh yes, bring it on (pop - whoops!)


20v T = more tea vicar

[Blue MK2]

Yeh 8v's are slow like mine but what ever suits you i guess?
16v are more complex are they?

My mate in his XR2i got pissed on by a girl in her fiesta 1.25 16v with 4 fat people in. NOW THAS PISS TAKING!

[AdamB]

whats he doing trying to impress a fat girl who drives a fiesta??