Standard Golf GTI Vs R32

[matthewsimone]

sorry ub7rm the truth hurts ey mate   but yeah i agree that with attention the 1.8turbo gti wasnt a bad car with a remap etc, still a general let down for vw the mk4 as a whole that is  

[matthewsimone]

never mind bhp r32uk stick them both on the track lol need i say anymore and the FQ400 does 0-60 in 3.2 secs and tops out at 175 mph no 32 is getting near that FQ 400 on topgear power lap time 1min 24 seconds, dont seem to remember the prototype 600bhp W12 doing to well on there either 

[R32UK]

never mind bhp r32uk stick them both on the track lol need i say anymore and the FQ400 does 0-60 in 3.2 secs and tops out at 175 mph no 32 is getting near that FQ 400 on topgear power lap time 1min 24 seconds, dont seem to remember the prototype 600bhp W12 doing to well on there either 

Think you might want to speak to someone on R32oc... his pushes out a whopping 650bhp. From what I gather he has made many so called big bhp evos look rather a little silly on many an occasion. There is a hugh difference between 400bhp evo and a 650bhp golf. Not sure you get a FQ400 for £10k though

[Jkctr]

yes jules a turbo r32 would annilate a modded ed30 but would cost the earth and just wouldnt be worth doing especially when someone comes along in a 10k standard evo8 and anillates your turbo32 lol so just not worth modding the 32 it should be quicker from standard imo its the top model costs alot more has a engine 60% bigger cc and is barely quicker than the ed30 = joke and anyone who thinks any mk4 will be a future classic is crazy i want what your taking lol R32 or not all mk4s are awful cars, its a insult to even mention it in same sentence as the mk1 or mk5   peace lol

Your posts are so off the mark its hilarious. You clearly have no idea of the capabilities of a turbo'd R32 (or any idea of what you are talking about). Being haldex will mean it will actually be a fair bit quicker once rolling than an evo and i doubt there would be any difference in the two from standing. You are aware the FQ400 was £47000 new dont you. You could buy and turbo a brand new R32 and still have a lot of cash left!

Oh and im not the biggest fan of the mk4 but to say the mk4 R32 wont be a classic is moronic.

Give a little thought before you post

W12 golf was....oh i cant even be bothered  

[Jkctr]

A rough idea of a 450BHP MK5 R32

Power at Flywheel (BHP) :    450
Weight without Driver (KG) :    1500
Power to Weight Ratio (BHP Per Ton) :    304.82
0 - 60 (Secs) :    3.54
0 - 100 (Secs) :    8.60
60 - 100 (Secs) :    5.06
Quarter Mile (Secs) :    12.09
Terminal Speed (MPH) :    118.54
Drag Strip Quarter Mile (Secs) :    11.69
Drag Strip Terminal Speed (MPH) :    122.55

[matthewsimone]

dont worry mate i do give thought before i post  i wasnt on about a FQ400 being 10k obviously they fetch alot more than 320/360 etc, and regardless of what you say no 32 is nailing a FQ400 and also bear in mind the FQ400 is running standard from build, if only it were the same case for a 600bhp 32 ey 32 needs heavy modding as performane figures are poor from standard for the engine size and power to weight ratio etc it should have been packing alot more punch from standard 

[matthewsimone]

mk4 r32 wont be a classic because the problem with them is the mk4 bit lol the value is really dropping out of them now need i say anymore 

[R32UK]

mk4 r32 wont be a classic because the problem with them is the mk4 bit lol the value is really dropping out of them now need i say anymore 

I actually think they have retained value quite well. Still seem to fetch around the 10k mark very easily, and for what its worth I think both the MKIV and MKV R32 will hold their values quite well... being the last to hold the 3.2 V6, likely to always be a classic esp with the way the government is killing off big engined cars.

Performance wise the 32 isnt as quick as anything out there but its no slouch either. In std for its still the quickest golf out there (in any conditions may I add).

How I see it the R gives you something that the Evo's n Scoobies dont, and thats hassel free motoring...almost GT esq. I drove mine for 25k and it didnt need a single thing doing to it (except tyres).

The interior is more than a notch up from the fore mentioned, and it rides alot better too. Doesnt sound like a motor bike, and make people think... "oooh there goes a c0ck".

[matthewsimone]

yes would definately have to agree with you on that lot r32uk preety much any golf is hastle free fun motoring wheter its gti ed30 R32 etc and yes deffo comes without the cocko-meter lol they need to release a mk6 R32 that blows the doors off the past 32s available, give that lump some scary serious grunt (300 plus bhp)

[R32UK]

yes would definately have to agree with you on that lot r32uk preety much any golf is hastle free fun motoring wheter its gti ed30 R32 etc and yes deffo comes without the cocko-meter lol they need to release a mk6 R32 that blows the doors off the past 32s available, give that lump some scary serious grunt (300 plus bhp)

Well yeah thats the problem... the 3.2 will be retired after the MKV

So unfortunately there will be no big bhp NA golf any more, which is a shame really as it does everything a hatch does but with a little bit of fun thrown in for good measure. Never claimed to be the quickest hot hatch but would give most a good run for their money on any given day. I for one will be sad to see it go, and the only manufacturer offering anything similar is BMW...  :smiley