Comfortwise, again, the R32 has a harsher ride than the GTI - this may be fine for rock steady handling down an autobahn at V-max with a heavy cross wind - but in real case scenario "everyday" motoring, the GTI has again been described as the better set-up.
Sorry I disagree with that, the R32 might push on more in corners,
That is exactly my point. Too much understeer, compared to the GTI. And because it isn't a "real" 4wd, you cant rely on the back end digging in under hard acceleration, in order to reduce the understeer. On a Torsen quattro,
if they understeer, then give it more gas, the rears bite harder, taking some of the weight off the front end, and allowing better steering control.
but IMO you adapt to it's characteristics ,
Oh, agreed!
as for the ride, I think it's extra weight actually irons out rut's and bump's better than the GTi,
Hmmm, I can sort of see where you are going with this, but unfortunately, more weight ultimately means more effort (stronger springs and/or dampers) to maintain the same level of handling control. Otherwise, F1 cars would be 10-tonne monsters!
and it doesn't c*ck a rear wheel when you turn in hard,
It is actually set up like that, to prevent the Haldex from cooking itself.
In fact the quicker you go in the R32, the better things get.
I dont doubt you there!
