went from mk2 16v to mk3 16v really disappointed with performance

[Diluxe]

Hi All,

I've put the mk2 in the garage till i've got time & money to finish of its its abf conversion & bought 73K mile 16v. I'm really dispointed with the performance of the car, it doesnt have that urgency of acceleration that my old KR had, and feels no where near as quick, I dare not attempt a race from the lights against the fiesta ST/MG ZR incase i get my arse handed to me. I had a little race with a 1.8t MK4 which i thought where slower than mk3 16v and got beat good and proper.

Are mk3 just a lazy cruiser and am i expecting to much from it, when comparing it too a mk2?

[dubsport]

short answer ..... yes 

[VW_08]

Has it had any mods? once you have a decent exhaust and filter that should losen things up.

[mark3valver]

you must have bought a 1 lady owner never been driven properly because my mates have had ST fiesta's, 1.8T MK4 and none of them were quicker than my valver...

they arn't as good as a mk2 though - weight issues......

[Diluxe]

i did buy a lady owner car  , i've been thrashing it all the time, been through 100 quid worth of bp super unleaded petrol, the acceleration is just smooth, but not rapid, what do you guys suggest to extract more power out of it, i know on the mk2 you could take it to stealth & they would have a play with the WUR & timing , can you do any of ths on the mk3?

[kells]

i have said it before and ill say it again, non of the mk 3's are amazingly fast, especially with the 8 / 16 v versions,  i was very disapointed in my mates valver also as i expected a huge difference from my 8v and their wasnt one... best bet is to go down the 20vt route unless its just used as a daily..

as you say, a hell of a lot of cars will leave you at the lights

[mark3valver]

i have said it before and ill say it again, non of the mk 3's are amazingly fast, especially with the 8 / 16 v versions,  i was very disapointed in my mates valver also as i expected a huge difference from my 8v and their wasnt one... best bet is to go down the 20vt route unless its just used as a daily..

as you say, a hell of a lot of cars will leave you at the lights

how much do you estimate it to cost for a 1.8T transplant into a mk3 - assuming he doesn't know how to do it himself and has to pay a company etc??

[Mikester]

3-4 grand.

[kells]

i have said it before and ill say it again, non of the mk 3's are amazingly fast, especially with the 8 / 16 v versions,  i was very disapointed in my mates valver also as i expected a huge difference from my 8v and their wasnt one... best bet is to go down the 20vt route unless its just used as a daily..

as you say, a hell of a lot of cars will leave you at the lights

how much do you estimate it to cost for a 1.8T transplant into a mk3 - assuming he doesn't know how to do it himself and has to pay a company etc??

depends how much u love the mk 3, i prefere it to the mk 2 for looks hence why ill be doing it to mine, myself

as for a 16v been faster than a 1.8t mk 4 or 150 hp st.....aint gonna happen unless against someone who cant drive too good, not been arsey, just saying as it is...mk 3 8 or 16 v really are not that fast, but they are great cars  

[mark3valver]

saying it how you think it is.... my mates mk4 1.8t wasn't quicker than my car regardless of who was driving what (was insured both ways) but then the 1.8T has the most bland power delivery I have driven. Even in a 210 S3 it feels dull -

he sold his 1.8T for a 150 diesel MK4 and it felt more exciting, genuinely had a kick to it....

How much do you reckon it'll cost sticking one in yourself then? maybe a £1000 on engine and upgrades etc?