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Golf GTI / R / R32 | 196 | 0.02% | |
Impreza WRX / STi | 133 | 0.01% | |
Mazdaspeed 3 | 92 | 0.01% | |
Veloster Turbo | 20 | 0.00% | |
Focus ST | 149 | 0.01% | |
Other Hot Hatch | 230 | 0.02% | |
Elantra GT | 1000001 | 99.92% | |
Total: | 1000821 votes |
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veedubfreak posted:Heh, I run 195/60/15 with steels during the winter on the TDI and I just put my 235/35/19s back on Monday. How tiny do the brakes look with the 19's? If a 15" wheel clears them, they must be pretty tiny in those 19's. This brings up one of my biggest automotive pet peeves, large wheels with itty bitty brakes. The reason for massive wheels should be to allow for massive brakes. Although it's usually guys going with aftermarket wheels that are the real culprits, the oems tend to at least upsize the brakes on their performance models. Case in point: a lovely riced del sol
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# ? Apr 24, 2015 18:52 |
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Bajaha posted:How tiny do the brakes look with the 19's? If a 15" wheel clears them, they must be pretty tiny in those 19's. It's a symptom of people "knowing" that sporty cars have big wheels, but not really understanding why that happened in the first place.
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# ? Apr 24, 2015 19:14 |
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The Golf R420 has supposedly been green lit for production. So if it comes to the US(rumored it will if it goes to production) we'll get to see what the market is for a $50k Golf. It would have to be really special for me to spend that much. For me personally, $40k or so is the most I could probably stomach without jumping up to something else.
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# ? Apr 25, 2015 04:33 |
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fknlo posted:The Golf R420 has supposedly been green lit for production. Heh. Agree though, I'd be hard pressed to pony up that much when there are established marquees at that price point.
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# ? Apr 25, 2015 04:43 |
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Bovril Delight posted:Heh. http://www.carscoops.com/2015/04/vw-executive-confirms-production-golf.html I love this idea like I love the Hellcats. If it comes to the USA I'd be seriously looking at it as long as there wasn't some sort of fatal flaw. I love my R, what wouldn't there to love about a super R?
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# ? Apr 25, 2015 05:19 |
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I need to get rich and Audi needs to bring the RS3 Sportback here around the same time that happens. I need 5 cylinders and an AWD system that can do 100% rear bias. I neeeed it.
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# ? Apr 25, 2015 16:02 |
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8ender posted:I need to get rich and Audi needs to bring the RS3 Sportback here around the same time that happens. I need 5 cylinders and an AWD system that can do 100% rear bias. I neeeed it. I made this post in the new car thread, but I don't understand why the RS420 doesn't use the 5 cylinder. It's already going to cannibalize sales of the RS3 provided they bring both of them here, just give it a slightly detuned version. They're both going to cost more than I'd be willing to spend on them, so it doesn't matter for me, it just doesn't seem to make that much sense. If VW sells 500 of the RS420 a year I'll be shocked.
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# ? Apr 25, 2015 16:07 |
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fknlo posted:I made this post in the new car thread, but I don't understand why the RS420 doesn't use the 5 cylinder. It's already going to cannibalize sales of the RS3 provided they bring both of them here, just give it a slightly detuned version. They're both going to cost more than I'd be willing to spend on them, so it doesn't matter for me, it just doesn't seem to make that much sense. If VW sells 500 of the RS420 a year I'll be shocked. It's weird too because I read an interview with some Audi engineers where they said that while they could get more power out of the 2.0L the powerband was peaky and laggy and that adding the extra cylinder with a slight displacement bump made the car a lot more fun to drive. Apparently VW did not get this memo.
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# ? Apr 25, 2015 16:30 |
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8ender posted:It's weird too because I read an interview with some Audi engineers where they said that while they could get more power out of the 2.0L the powerband was peaky and laggy and that adding the extra cylinder with a slight displacement bump made the car a lot more fun to drive. Apparently VW did not get this memo. More like they just don't care - that car is all about the numbers anyway
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# ? Apr 25, 2015 22:34 |
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I was blind to this in the first place but removing the clutch springs on my FOsT took ten seconds and made driving so much better.
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# ? Apr 27, 2015 02:23 |
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Eelface posted:I was blind to this in the first place but removing the clutch springs on my FOsT took ten seconds and made driving so much better. Ok, little confused here. Are you guys saying this took out play in the clutch pedal? My 13 FoST has never had a bit of play in the pedal. 1/8 off the floor and it's slipping, 1/16 from rest and it's slipping. I'd love a little play in it.
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# ? Apr 27, 2015 06:19 |
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Poisonlizard posted:Ok, little confused here. Are you guys saying this took out play in the clutch pedal? My 13 FoST has never had a bit of play in the pedal. 1/8 off the floor and it's slipping, 1/16 from rest and it's slipping. I'd love a little play in it. Like most manual transmissions cars, the FoST and FiST have clutch pedal helper/return springs. They push the clutch pedal upwards to meet the driver's foot, and depending on how strong they are, they can make the clutch feel heavier, or make it feel numb. Removing the spring means the pedal is only being pushed back to the driver with the clutch's spring, not the helper, which means the clutch pedal will only travel upwards to the point that the clutch is engaged, possibly leaving some "slop" or wiggle room at the top of travel.
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# ? Apr 27, 2015 12:36 |
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Bajaha posted:How tiny do the brakes look with the 19's? If a 15" wheel clears them, they must be pretty tiny in those 19's. The car came with 17"s. GTIs look awesome with 18" and the particular wheel I bought only came in 19 and 20, so ya. Speaking of wheels, I neeeeeeeeeed these. http://www.carscoops.com/2014/03/new-audi-tt-coupe-mans-up-with-414hp.html
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# ? Apr 27, 2015 14:44 |
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Sigma X posted:Like most manual transmissions cars, the FoST and FiST have clutch pedal helper/return springs. They push the clutch pedal upwards to meet the driver's foot, and depending on how strong they are, they can make the clutch feel heavier, or make it feel numb. Removing the spring means the pedal is only being pushed back to the driver with the clutch's spring, not the helper, which means the clutch pedal will only travel upwards to the point that the clutch is engaged, possibly leaving some "slop" or wiggle room at the top of travel. Makes sense, just couldn't get it into my head last night. Might have to try it.
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# ? Apr 28, 2015 01:20 |
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fknlo posted:The Golf R420 has supposedly been green lit for production. I would have a hard time buying a current Golf R since $40k on a tarted up Golf is a lot never mind $50k. I am also a snobby european who bought a MK6 GTI in the US since it has the Euro spec interior unlike the new MK7 that are made in Mexico with the typical USDM plastic interior of doom. Probably going to buy my current one out at the end of the lease and then watch everything go wrong in typical end of warranty fashion. Sigma X posted:Like most manual transmissions cars, the FoST and FiST have clutch pedal helper/return springs. They push the clutch pedal upwards to meet the driver's foot, and depending on how strong they are, they can make the clutch feel heavier, or make it feel numb. Removing the spring means the pedal is only being pushed back to the driver with the clutch's spring, not the helper, which means the clutch pedal will only travel upwards to the point that the clutch is engaged, possibly leaving some "slop" or wiggle room at the top of travel. They don't have a hydraulic clutch? I am so used to one by now that going back to an unassisted one would feel weird for a little bit. Are the USDM FiST and FoST close to the EU versions? BigPaddy fucked around with this message at 13:39 on Apr 28, 2015 |
# ? Apr 28, 2015 13:37 |
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BigPaddy posted:...They don't have a hydraulic clutch? I am so used to one by now that going back to an unassisted one would feel weird for a little bit. Are the USDM FiST and FoST close to the EU versions?
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# ? Apr 28, 2015 13:55 |
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I picked up a 2013 Focus ST so I joined the club!
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# ? Apr 28, 2015 17:19 |
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Ace944 posted:I picked up a 2013 Focus ST so I joined the club! White is the best, kind of want to trade my silver for a white with a sunroof.
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# ? Apr 28, 2015 18:05 |
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White is the correct colour. Welcome.
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# ? Apr 29, 2015 02:42 |
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BigPaddy posted:I would have a hard time buying a current Golf R since $40k on a tarted up Golf is a lot never mind $50k. I am also a snobby european who bought a MK6 GTI in the US since it has the Euro spec interior unlike the new MK7 that are made in Mexico with the typical USDM plastic interior of doom. Probably going to buy my current one out at the end of the lease and then watch everything go wrong in typical end of warranty fashion. This is where you are mistaken. The 15 and 16 R are made exclusively in Germany. The MK7 is also considerably lighter and stiffer than the mk6. A fully spec'd out GTI is already 32-34k if you get the power pack, sunroof, dsg and autobahn.
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# ? Apr 29, 2015 22:17 |
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Bad news. Australian pricing for the Audi RS3 has been released and it looks like it won't be possible to get one with a comparable specification to the Mercedes A45 I'll be replacing with it for less than $105000, or about $25000 more than the A45. The RS3 is not $25000 more car. Audi Australia have completely missed the mark. Volkswagen Australia don't have any plans to bring the Golf R400 to Australia but I'm sure it will get here eventually. Fortunately the place where I have a deposit for the RS3 is also a Volkswagen dealer, so I can just change the paperwork. I think this is just a convoluted way of keeping the A45. Sigh. Finch! fucked around with this message at 09:42 on May 2, 2015 |
# ? May 2, 2015 09:38 |
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Sigma X posted:Like most manual transmissions cars, the FoST and FiST have clutch pedal helper/return springs. They push the clutch pedal upwards to meet the driver's foot, and depending on how strong they are, they can make the clutch feel heavier, or make it feel numb. Removing the spring means the pedal is only being pushed back to the driver with the clutch's spring, not the helper, which means the clutch pedal will only travel upwards to the point that the clutch is engaged, possibly leaving some "slop" or wiggle room at the top of travel.
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# ? May 2, 2015 10:18 |
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Removed the sound symposer from my FiST today, it's so much quieter in the cabin now. I can hear the turbo much more clearly, it sounds so much better without it.
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# ? May 7, 2015 03:36 |
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NOT A FOST/FIST/VELOSTER POST AMA about paddles in a hot hatch Iconic Racism fucked around with this message at 06:13 on May 7, 2015 |
# ? May 7, 2015 05:14 |
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Sir Winston Beehill posted:NOT A FOST/FIST/VELOSTER POST Holy poo poo dude, timg that crap.
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# ? May 7, 2015 06:02 |
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Sorry I'm phone posting so didn't see any issues, hope it's fine now
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# ? May 7, 2015 06:14 |
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Nope, still broken as gently caress. Timg the pics
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# ? May 7, 2015 09:05 |
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Finch! posted:Bad news. Australian pricing for the Audi RS3 has been released and it looks like it won't be possible to get one with a comparable specification to the Mercedes A45 I'll be replacing with it for less than $105000, or about $25000 more than the A45. The RS3 is not $25000 more car. Audi Australia have completely missed the mark. Are you kidding? That's outrageous pricing. And the reviews of the RS3 haven't been totally gushing either. Why the hell would you buy one over an A45...
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# ? May 7, 2015 09:32 |
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I've got an appointment to go in and order a Fiesta ST (because apparently black-on-black with Recaros is a combo nobody wanted) - aside from the Recaro package, are there any other must-have options? I didn't see any on the online configurator, but...
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# ? May 7, 2015 18:13 |
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Sigma X posted:I've got an appointment to go in and order a Fiesta ST (because apparently black-on-black with Recaros is a combo nobody wanted) - aside from the Recaro package, are there any other must-have options? I didn't see any on the online configurator, but... With black on black you should request an upgraded A/C package and a lifetime pass at the local carwash.
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# ? May 7, 2015 18:17 |
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Sigma X posted:I've got an appointment to go in and order a Fiesta ST (because apparently black-on-black with Recaros is a combo nobody wanted) - aside from the Recaro package, are there any other must-have options? I didn't see any on the online configurator, but... Illuminated Fiesta logo door-sill plate. And molten orange with matching interior because that's proper hot hatch color.
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# ? May 7, 2015 18:43 |
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The Locator posted:With black on black you should request an upgraded A/C package and a lifetime pass at the local carwash. SFH1989 posted:Illuminated Fiesta logo door-sill plate. I currently own a bright yellow Porsche. I don't need : Anything that calls attention to me; anything designed to call attention to the model trim.
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# ? May 7, 2015 19:46 |
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As someone who owns a black fiesta, it shows every single speck of dirt. Scratches also stand out quite vibrantly. I don't think I've managed to get the thing truly clean since I bought it.
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# ? May 7, 2015 21:09 |
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xsf421 posted:As someone who owns a black fiesta, it shows every single speck of dirt. Scratches also stand out quite vibrantly. I don't think I've managed to get the thing truly clean since I bought it. Even if I get my orange one clean the wheels are filthy after 10 minutes of driving. So much brake dust. I'm at 4000 miles now, does it ever calm down with the brake dust?
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# ? May 7, 2015 21:21 |
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xsf421 posted:As someone who owns a black fiesta, it shows every single speck of dirt. Scratches also stand out quite vibrantly. I don't think I've managed to get the thing truly clean since I bought it. Take it to a detailer, or wash it, claybar it, and then keep it waxed.
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# ? May 7, 2015 21:28 |
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GutBomb posted:I'm at 4000 miles now, does it ever calm down with the brake dust? 13500 miles in, no it doesn't
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# ? May 7, 2015 21:30 |
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mad.radhu posted:13500 miles in, no it doesn't Maybe I should just get some black wheels and be done with it.
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# ? May 7, 2015 21:31 |
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GutBomb posted:Maybe I should just get some black wheels and be done with it. Buy aftermarket ceramic pads to replace the stockers, enjoy reduced brake dust?
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# ? May 7, 2015 21:37 |
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GutBomb posted:Maybe I should just get some black wheels and be done with it. Why don't wheels come in brake dust color? WHY!?
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# ? May 7, 2015 21:40 |
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Sigma X posted:Buy aftermarket ceramic pads to replace the stockers, enjoy reduced brake dust? My 2004.5 GLI had obscene amounts of brake dust too. It finally stopped when I had the brake pads replaced around 50k due to one pad delaminating and halfway exiting the car. Luckily I noticed it before it dislodged itself and damaged anything. The brake pads on the new Golf don't seem to have much dust at all and stop just as well as the GLI did..
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# ? May 7, 2015 21:55 |