NightSpirit Posted March 15, 2009 Posted March 15, 2009 Few more pics of the R...still loving this car. Through the twisties it's very good. A few mods are already on the cards too Took today in the glorious sunshine. Shows off the indigo blue paintwork well Quote
Idrees Posted March 15, 2009 Posted March 15, 2009 Very nice I have a soft spot for them especially after test driving one! Quote
starletno1fan Posted March 16, 2009 Posted March 16, 2009 Gorgeous car matey, especially the sound when them cylinders get pumping. I see you wrote 'daily driver', is she thirsty? being a 3.2 v6 Quote
Guest Enzo Posted March 16, 2009 Posted March 16, 2009 yea they are very nice, i friend of mine has the newer shape one with dsg. luvly sounding motors ! Quote
Rickstar Posted March 16, 2009 Posted March 16, 2009 nice ride! seen same blue colour today, 3 door version. They sound lovely! Quote
tucka Posted March 16, 2009 Posted March 16, 2009 looks lovley, what kind of spec are these? dont know to much about the german motors Quote
NightSpirit Posted March 16, 2009 Author Posted March 16, 2009 We bought it as a replacement for the Glanza, I get about 360 miles on 50 quid of super. The mpg gauge is wildly optimistic most of the time quoting me 35 mpg on the motorway.Spec wise...3.2ltr, close V6 N/A238hp, 237 lb/ft1400+kg (lardy bastard)0-60 6.5sec153~ mph4WD with torque split6 speed manual box335 mm vented discs front with 2 pot calipers,275?mm vented discs rear with 1 potsstandard trim includes rain sensitive wipers, auto dim rear view etc.Mine has the full leather heated konig seats and factory auto sunroof.With ESP, ABS, TC etc any numpty can drive one far too quickly round corners...the ESP has already saved me a few times It's one of those cars (for me anyway) where you think..'why on earth haven't I owned one of these before now?' Quote
Guest Enzo Posted March 16, 2009 Posted March 16, 2009 yea im getting that type of feeling every time i jump into a modern up to date car alot now. alternating between an e36 m3 and a brand spanking freelander this week for work duties, bad juju Quote
NightSpirit Posted March 16, 2009 Author Posted March 16, 2009 E36 M3 or 46?I wouldn't have an E36 if you gave me one for free....shite overrated cars.On a side note, I'm taking the R over to the Ring in May! hurrah! Quote
Pierros Posted March 16, 2009 Posted March 16, 2009 Not a fun of Golfs but Displacement+4wd = Win . Quote
NightSpirit Posted March 16, 2009 Author Posted March 16, 2009 Now if it was a track weapon...fully stripped and blown....mmmmmmmmmm.Stop it Mark, BAD BAD THOUGHTS.Cashern is a fucked up film! Quote
Galliano Posted March 16, 2009 Posted March 16, 2009 Mmmmm, i like it, strangely, ive been liking the dub scene lately too Although the R32 looks a bunch better standard methinks Quote
NightSpirit Posted March 16, 2009 Author Posted March 16, 2009 Stock bodywork I agree, but it needs a nice set of Compomotive MO's in Anthracite.. the stock OZ rims are a pain in the arse to clean Quote
NightSpirit Posted March 31, 2009 Author Posted March 31, 2009 Ok so the mods have begun You'll be pleased to know I've kept it JDM with a Simoto Racing filter...It sounds immense on full chat, howling like a banshee. Quote
Guest Enzo Posted March 31, 2009 Posted March 31, 2009 yum! that must sound sooo nice,is that as far as your gona go,i take it the track star is getting shunned for this now?could you ever sell it? Quote
NightSpirit Posted March 31, 2009 Author Posted March 31, 2009 Evenin Enzo mate...The plan is to 'enhance' it for road/track. Filter, Milltek non-res exhaust, remap (should get it to around 265 at a push), 6 pot calipers front, uprated discs, lines etc. 18" Compomotive MO's in Anthracite. Nice to haves would be coilovers if the stock ones blow. That'd do it, subtle track weapon I think I just like to modify/tune...if whatever it is responds to tuning (hence not touching the Jag). If the EP was here, I'd finish it off and use it but having the Golf has made me think about just how much I'd use the trackstar...track days are few and far between at the moment.Could I ever sell it? I have been thinking about it...I've put a lot into that car and enjoyed it so far and if I stripped it or sold it, I'd get a few quid no doubt but it'd be such a shame to let it go. I haven't missed it though Mark Quote
Guest Enzo Posted March 31, 2009 Posted March 31, 2009 no please you really cant strip or sell it, that would be sacralige,, all that hardwork gone and another project would be raped if you did, atleast get a rear anti roll bar and anti lift kit on it and take it out for another blast!? Quote
NightSpirit Posted March 31, 2009 Author Posted March 31, 2009 The EP needs fueling, parts totalling over £800 with the little one and a Jag that needs £900 of suspension work, it's not likely to be finished any time soon. And if I'm honest, letting someone else who doesn't have the same perfectionist approach to tuning work on the car was a mistake...I'm not happy with the finish and it's spoiled the whole project to an extent.Ah well, if I do strip it, I'll offer it on here first. Quote
Guest Enzo Posted March 31, 2009 Posted March 31, 2009 if you can afford it lock it up into storage until things are better to finnish it off?if you are intent on selling it could you pm me a price? Quote
tucka Posted April 1, 2009 Posted April 1, 2009 good spec on them 32s! makes me wanna go dub ...damn the temptations.... Quote
NightSpirit Posted April 1, 2009 Author Posted April 1, 2009 The EP is kind of in storage at the moment with TGT...I'll get round to doing things at the end of the month I think? It doesn't help that the Golf is such a competent weapon out of the box, that's why I don't miss the EP. Quote
NightSpirit Posted April 5, 2009 Author Posted April 5, 2009 Little video added to show the Simota CIA doing its thing...listen to that v6 soundtrack Quote
NightSpirit Posted September 6, 2009 Author Posted September 6, 2009 Not the greatest video..or the best lap but hey it sounds nice Quote
starletno1fan Posted September 9, 2009 Posted September 9, 2009 they sound gorgeous with the mil-tek exhaust, how the v6 should sound!! Quote
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