http://www.autocar.co.uk/news_article.asp?na_id=222927
Thought this might be of interest to enthusiasts
immense. i wondered becuase bitsamissing have done it with their evo. tbh not many people are going to buy it because if its still front wheel drive itll be impossible to put all the power down.
Im pretty fanatical about Golfs but the GTI being front wheel drive makes this all a bit pointless.
TBH I wouldve been more impressed by a VW produced twin turbo Mk5 R32 as it has four wheel drive, and is already an "R". EIPs twin turbo kit for the Mk4 R32 had the engine running anything from 450-600bhp depending on the specific configuration.
but again who would buy it? you would be writing Ã,£30k straight off as you wouldnt be able to sell it when your sick to death being scared.
Quote from: redbut again who would buy it? you would be writing Ã,£30k straight off as you wouldnt be able to sell it when your sick to death being scared.
Exactly.... but there sure are some nutters out there.
i would if i had disposable income.
then again i wouldnt need cars because i would have a 150 ft sun seeker yacht.
Quote from: redi would if i had disposable income.
Really? Isnt this more for showing off/posing if your into a certain social group? After all cars designed to have 400 (or what ever) bhp to begin with would probably perform better plus be more enjoyable to drive, not to mention more reliable.
If you had a healthy disposable income to get a new sporty motor every year or two (ie change it frequently), lets say around Ã,£50k, would you rather;
a) Buy something like a Golf Mk5 R32 (Ã,£25k) and another Ã,£20k installing an EIP turbo kit to give it 4-500bhp.
or
b) Buy something like an Audi RS4, Lotus Exige, 2nd hand 911, etc.
People like sporty hatches, but cars like the R-GTI and R32 turbo are pretty much aimed at specific group.
tbh i would buy the rs4. you want comfort for that money as well wouldnt you.
for 50 grand you wouldnt buy a poxy saloon car - youd buy a Noble if you had any sense at all.
I recently had a drive in the old one (M12) and it beats the hell out of anything I have ever driven - makes my uncles 355 feel as vague as a passat
but you want comfort for Ã,£50k as well as speed, so the rs4 is a compromise
Quote from: redbut you want comfort for Ã,£50k as well as speed, so the rs4 is a compromise
you been in one? they arent a compromise. They are mental!
i dont want a heart attack when i do go fast thanks.
Quote from: redbut you want comfort for Ã,£50k as well as speed, so the rs4 is a compromise
The Noble is comfortable - the A4 has typical too-hard audi seats
those two cars featured there are only project cars by 2 tuning companies, the R GTI being made by APR.
The new Golf GTI 30th edition will be 230ps which is hardly too much for front wheel drive.