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US Golf R Review (Motor Trend)

Gunkata

Gunkata

Drag Race Newbie
hmmm...



they need to do track laps.
 
corrado917

corrado917

Go Kart Champion
spessx said:
I'm guessing the difference is that the GTI had a DSG and summer performance tires.

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And some other facts such as weight.
 
Pryme

Pryme

Ready to race!
I thought the GTi was 0-60 in 6.5 and the R was 5.5, and how does the GTi have better braakes
 
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ToddMcF2002

Passed Driver's Ed
DSG really skews things. The GTI is a nice performer and deserves praise even if it is FWD. I'll still take my 6spd over a DSG any day for driver engagement so it's not even an option for me. Same thing for AWD.
 
maxtdi

maxtdi

Go Kart Champion
Someone here will tell you that a GTI with a DSG will go 0-60 in 5.8 also...

its all about benchracing...
 
1badChalupa

1badChalupa

Passed Driver's Ed
Pryme said:
I thought the GTi was 0-60 in 6.5 and the R was 5.5, and how does the GTi have better braakes
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1 test doesn't prove the GTI has better brakes. It has smaller brake rotors and will almost certainly not disperse heat as well.
 
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schwabo

Ready to race!
The GTI is a great car ... if they gave us an option for AWD it would be the BEST car.

Both cars are solid performers.
 
Lodi

Lodi

Go Kart Champion
schwabo said:
The GTI is a great car ... if they gave us an option for AWD it would be the BEST car.

Both cars are solid performers.
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They DO give us an option for AWD...it's called the Golf R... .. .
 
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GTITX1

Ready to race!
ToddMcF2002 said:
DSG really skews things. The GTI is a nice performer and deserves praise even if it is FWD. I'll still take my 6spd over a DSG any day for driver engagement so it's not even an option for me. Same thing for AWD.
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Have you ever driven a DSG gti? I was a lifelong manual driver and automatic hater. Biggest problem I had with auto's was essentially getting bored and not paying attention to my driving. I drove the DSG and was sold. I have way more fun in the DSG. I drive it in manual mode 95% of the time, tons of driver engagement, plus I get to keep 2 hands on the wheel.
 
Gunkata

Gunkata

Drag Race Newbie
1badChalupa said:
1 test doesn't prove the GTI has better brakes. It has smaller brake rotors and will almost certainly not disperse heat as well.
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see below....

The Butcher said:
More weight (R) takes longer to stop.
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GTITX said:
Have you ever driven a DSG gti? I was a lifelong manual driver and automatic hater. Biggest problem I had with auto's was essentially getting bored and not paying attention to my driving. I drove the DSG and was sold. I have way more fun in the DSG. I drive it in manual mode 95% of the time, tons of driver engagement, plus I get to keep 2 hands on the wheel.
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I have (owned a DSG and paddle shift BMW), and I still agree with his assessment. Like anything, its a choice and has pros and cons, everyone's different. I have a great respect for DSG, but its not for me.
 
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