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What hot hatch do you own? This poll is closed. |
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| Golf GTI / R / R32 |
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196 | 0.02% |
| Impreza WRX / STi |
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133 | 0.01% |
| Mazdaspeed 3 |
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92 | 0.01% |
| Veloster Turbo |
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20 | 0.00% |
| Focus ST |
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149 | 0.01% |
| Other Hot Hatch |
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230 | 0.02% |
| Elantra GT |
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1000001 | 99.92% |
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Stock brake fluid is rarely the worry, the pad compound is, especially in a car that uses them to torque vector
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Dec 11, 2017 03:10
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fknlo posted:I'm going to run my fronts up front for two seasons, replace them, and put the new ones on the back. Mine are in roughly the same condition as yours after one season. This is the right reasoning, I think. Burn through the fronts then get two fresh tires and bring the rears up front. I'm biased because I'm probably going to get rid of the thing this summer, so I'll be left with two good condition winter tires that will probably have gently caress all resale value on their own, in a size that I'm unlikely to use on anything else. Better to be safe than pinch pennies though. We're just seeing weather worth swapping tires over in MN and the backup at any decent tire shop shows it. Lines were out the door at the Costco tire center; forget making an appointment unless you're thinking January. BlackMK4 posted:Depends on what you'd rather have, understeer or oversteer. Old tires on one end is night and day versus tires of the same age on both sides, to me, at least. As much as I like to hoon around, I'm already occasionally surprised at the amount of oversteer in some cases. Probably smarter to keep the surprises to a minimum, especially when the weather actually gets bad.
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Dec 11, 2017 03:26
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Larrymer posted:Check out the track day and racing thread in AI. https://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3490129 But really what you want to do is look up your local NASA or SCCA region and see when they host events. Tons of other companies rent out tracks as well (Porsche and BMW clubs for example) and you can sign on with one of their events. You'll need a Snell rated helmet (SA2015), and it's usually suggested to replace your brake pads with track pads (check focus RS forums for recs, or grab some hawks or carbotechs) and get brake fluid (Motul RBF600, etc) in there that won't boil as easy. That's really all you should do for your first day, and make sure you get an instructor and listen. Be humble and soak up as much as you can. Thanks! It's somewhere to start!
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Dec 11, 2017 09:50
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powderific posted:I'd always heard to put the best tires up front and would personally just rotate them. But I have zero empirical data to back this up. I too would do this. I'd rather be able to brake and grip better in snow/ice (assuming it's a FWD car. E-yep, FIST). SerCypher posted:Thanks! It's somewhere to start! NP. Have fun!
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Dec 11, 2017 15:59
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If you're burning through the fronts that fast I'd rotate them mid season and try to even out wear between front/rear and then replace them all at once.
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Dec 11, 2017 16:56
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Yeah, except it's widely recommended to put newer tires on the back by almost everyone. Way less likely to get unexpected oversteer.
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Dec 11, 2017 18:23
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I might give the mid-season rotation a try. I usually rotate every time I switch summer/winter, putting the less worn tires on the front and by the end of the season they're the more worn tires.
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Dec 11, 2017 18:24
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fknlo posted:Yeah, except it's widely recommended to put newer tires on the back by almost everyone. Way less likely to get unexpected oversteer. Looks like my zero data hearsay was wrong. I think I'd still personally rotate more often and try to replace em all at once.
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Dec 11, 2017 19:29
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I just rotate midseason and try to keep 'em all even- I've noticed minimal differences with a gauge between front and rear when the summer/winter set gets swapped or taken off for winter/summer. If one front/rear pair is bad enough that I'm worried about it I'll just replace the whole set anyways. I only have like a 10-15 minute daily commute though so I might have less wear in general than most people.
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Dec 11, 2017 19:36
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Do the recaros take up more rear leg room than stock seats on a Fi/FoST? I found a newer blacked out FiST I think I’m falling in love with , but from the photos it looks like the rear legroom is a problem.
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Dec 11, 2017 22:18
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In the FiST at least I'm pretty sure there's less rear legroom. I've carted around average sized adults in the back seat on trips less than 2 hrs, but if you're gonna be filling the thing to capacity always maybe reconsider. For me it's more of an occasional thing and I don't really care if my passengers are comfortable.
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Dec 11, 2017 22:26
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So after having my hot hatch dreams dashed by Hurricane Harvey, we've had an unexpected windfall and a GTI is now on the front burner, hopefully in the next two weeks. I'm undecided between going used vs. new, although it looks like I might be able to get a 2017 at a decent price. Otherwise I'm looking at lower mileage 2015s or so. Any advice other than "go for a test drive?"
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Dec 12, 2017 00:01
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fknlo posted:Yeah, except it's widely recommended to put newer tires on the back by almost everyone. Way less likely to get unexpected oversteer. Eh, I'm generally not cornering the car hard enough to lose the rear end or applying inputs as an on/off switch to gently caress up the weight transfer. Braking is more important to me when the weather gets lovely personally, so I'll stick with that. Mine are brand new all around either way so 
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Dec 12, 2017 01:42
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a mysterious cloak posted:So after having my hot hatch dreams dashed by Hurricane Harvey, we've had an unexpected windfall and a GTI is now on the front burner, hopefully in the next two weeks. Personally, I would just go on the 2017 if you can find a good deal. When you go for a test drive, make sure that sucker is in "sports" mode!
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Dec 12, 2017 01:46
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a mysterious cloak posted:So after having my hot hatch dreams dashed by Hurricane Harvey, we've had an unexpected windfall and a GTI is now on the front burner, hopefully in the next two weeks. almost none of the 2015's will have the performance package, if that matters to you. 17 sport will have it, along with no lovely sunroof.
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Dec 12, 2017 02:13
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BraveUlysses posted:almost none of the 2015's will have the performance package, if that matters to you. 17 sport will have it, along with no lovely sunroof. This. Though if you're looking for one with a performance pack, the best way to tell visually that I've found is seeing "GTI" on the front calipers. I went with a '17 Sport because they're pretty cheap for what you get (used was about the same price  ) and it was the best trim for what I wanted. Cloth seats, no sunroof, the performance package, and a decent infotainment. The 16's are the first year to get Android Auto too, if that matters to you.
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Dec 12, 2017 02:28
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Agreeing; you'll want the front diff, it makes a big difference.
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Dec 12, 2017 05:18
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Larrymer posted:This. Though if you're looking for one with a performance pack, the best way to tell visually that I've found is seeing "GTI" on the front calipers. I went with a '17 Sport because they're pretty cheap for what you get (used was about the same price another way to tell if it has PP is if the GTI logo will be red on front grill or rear hatch if it's silver it doesnt have it
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Dec 12, 2017 05:30
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A private party 2015 can probably be found in the low-mid teens, I sold my 2016 for 19.5k and I know others have gone below that.
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Dec 12, 2017 07:06
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So they have officially declared my car totaled I was doing the Ford 5yr/0 interest financing and as such still owe some on it. If my quote comes back less than the price I owe (which I don’t anticipate, as I paid over when I could) am I just hosed? Being without a car and a new extra bill on a top of that (for a wreck I didn’t cause) is not what I need. Finally getting a rental car tomorrow, so I’m excited to see what kind of piece of poo poo Aveo or Sonic they put me in
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Dec 12, 2017 19:24
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yes you will have to pay off any difference between the owed amount and what they pay you for the car at least with 0% interest you probably were making large payments to cut down the owed amount pretty fast
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Dec 12, 2017 19:29
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Check to see if you have gap insurance. Your case is exactly what it's for.
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Dec 12, 2017 19:46
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Also, it’s important to remember that the insurance amount is potentially negotiable. Don’t cash the check, or sign anything if it’s less than the amount you owe on your car.
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Dec 12, 2017 19:47
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I’ve been reading up on it and as far as I see no comparable cars of similar year and mileage have sold locally (within 50 miles). This would mean they have to wider scope that gives me more leverage . I’ve put together some sold and for sale ads of ones that are comparable so at least I have an idea of a price range.
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Dec 12, 2017 21:39
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Larrymer posted:(used was about the same price This is exactly what I'm encountering right now. The Sports are so cheap at the moment that the used sellers are just being idiots about pricing their cars. Yeah sure dude, I'm totally going to pay 4k less than retail for your car with 23,000 miles. Sounds good. I think I'm just gonna get a new Sport next week, I have a quote for $23.7k (w/o TTL).
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Dec 12, 2017 22:50
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Call around a little bit, I think you can save yourself a grand or two.
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Dec 12, 2017 23:01
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Imo that's a pretty good price and I couldn't get remotely close to that in the Seattle area
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Dec 12, 2017 23:18
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Taima posted:This is exactly what I'm encountering right now. The Sports are so cheap at the moment that the used sellers are just being idiots about pricing their cars. Yeah sure dude, I'm totally going to pay 4k less than retail for your car with 23,000 miles. Sounds good. What area are you in? If you are anywhere near Virginia I would highly recommend trying to buy it from one of the dealerships in the northern VA area.
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Dec 13, 2017 00:14
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Wonderllama posted:Also, it’s important to remember that the insurance amount is potentially negotiable. Don’t cash the check, or sign anything if it’s less than the amount you owe on your car. This is not necessarily very good advice. Don't sign anything until you're comfortable with it. Hell if you like you can p.m. me. Your loan is absolutely irrelevant to the insurance company, though.
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Dec 13, 2017 01:26
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Nooo i edited the wrong post. I was saying i haggled a 2017 sport DSG for $22,950. I hope thats kind of near-best case because it took some doing. Taima fucked around with this message at 02:34 on Dec 13, 2017 |
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Dec 13, 2017 02:24
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Oh, poo poo, didn't realize it was a DSG. Nice.
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Dec 13, 2017 02:30
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Dr.Caligari posted:Do the recaros take up more rear leg room than stock seats on a Fi/FoST? I found a newer blacked out FiST I think I’m falling in love with , but from the photos it looks like the rear legroom is a problem. The recaros bulge out above where the passengers knees would be, they are very strange but as far as leg room goes, they are pretty much the same. The bulge does encroach on the passenger area above where the legs would be and it's not that comfortable.
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Dec 13, 2017 02:58
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Thanks for the GTI buying advice guys - did a quick search on autotrader and only found 1 Sport, and I think it was a couple of hundred miles away. I'll keep my eyes peeled, but I'd be good with the basic S trim. I'm basically an old fart getting a "dad car" for commuting and drives around the city with the wife and kid. And maybe autocross for funsies.
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Dec 13, 2017 06:18
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Just got home from buying my 2017 GTI Sport DSG. $22,950 on the CA coast (not including TTL). Done and done. Good god that was stressful.
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Dec 13, 2017 07:12
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GutBomb posted:The recaros bulge out above where the passengers knees would be, they are very strange but as far as leg room goes, they are pretty much the same. The bulge does encroach on the passenger area above where the legs would be and it's not that comfortable. The seats are just bulky in general. The FoST full leather Recaros have a decently designed cutout for knees but if you compare legroom with the standard seats to the Recaros there is a big difference.
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Dec 13, 2017 08:48
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a mysterious cloak posted:Thanks for the GTI buying advice guys - did a quick search on autotrader and only found 1 Sport, and I think it was a couple of hundred miles away. I'll keep my eyes peeled, but I'd be good with the basic S trim. I'm basically an old fart getting a "dad car" for commuting and drives around the city with the wife and kid. If you're going to autocross it you definitely do want the LSD
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Dec 13, 2017 08:59
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BraveUlysses posted:another way to tell if it has PP is if the GTI logo will be red on front grill or rear hatch Some people re-badge their non PP cars with red logo, so not 100%. I would check for the ventilated brakes on the PP cars vs. non ventilated. Those could be changed too but less likely than logos I guess?
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Dec 13, 2017 12:49
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Taima posted:Just got home from buying my 2017 GTI Sport DSG. $22,950 on the CA coast (not including TTL). Done and done. Good god that was stressful. Seems like a pretty good price, nice work. What color did you go with?
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Dec 13, 2017 15:53
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I'm thinking about getting new wheels for my Golf GTI, and I kind of want to go in an weird direction: some OZ Racing Anniversary 45s! I know this will be a really polarizing choice, but I'm not completely insane to think they look kind of sweet, right? They have a retro-cool factor, I like the pedigree (even if it is mostly just marketing), and they're certainly unique. I also definitely think they're 'ugly', but in an interesting way that grows on you and makes you do a double-take. Here are some mock-ups:      Please tell me I haven't completely lost my mind! 
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Dec 13, 2017 15:58
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I'm partial to the white sans center caps option.
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