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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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BlackMK4 posted:FA5 is ugly and has major paint issues I had a 2008 in Fiji Blue. Got the extension on the warranty for the paint, but mine didn't start going to poo poo until that had expired.
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Apr 27, 2018 16:52
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I'm new to hatches and cars and we'll...driving. Also this thread is long. But is the '15 Mitsubishi Mirage I drive considered a hot hatch?
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Apr 27, 2018 19:50
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AndyElusive posted:But is the '15 Mitsubishi Mirage I drive considered a hot hatch?  It is a hatch, yes. However, it's very, very cold.
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Apr 27, 2018 20:06
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My hatred for it is pretty hot. Seething, in fact.
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Apr 27, 2018 20:08
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Midjack posted:Stick a K20A2 in it. http://www.4pistonracing.com/engine/longblocks?partsfor=7 Some good choices here.
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Apr 27, 2018 20:32
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PaintVagrant posted:Still havent washed the car after a few sessions at Mid Ohio a couple weekends ago You have balls leaving that dust there PaintVagrant posted:New pads, rotors and koni yellows w swift springs ayyyyy
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Apr 27, 2018 20:36
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BlackMK4 posted:You have balls leaving that dust there I waxed the poo poo out of it before the weekend, so hopefully a quick wash will take care of it this time...
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Apr 27, 2018 20:41
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I've learned that best practice is to take a dry microfiber cloth to it first, and pray during the wash. Brake dust is a bitch with these cars.
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Apr 27, 2018 21:12
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Larrymer posted:
I wasn't familiar with it and had to Google. Oh my god, 78hp. No. It is not a hot hatch.
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Apr 27, 2018 22:24
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drat. I be cold hatchin it.
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Apr 27, 2018 22:29
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A hatch is as hot as you drive it, in my opinion. Hot hatch is a state of mind 
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Apr 27, 2018 22:30
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PaintVagrant posted:A hatch is as hot as you drive it, in my opinion. Hot hatch is a state of mind You clearly haven’t driven a modern (or at least as modern as they get) Mirage. Most garbage low end stuff like the Fiat Punto is kinda rewarding to push even with no power and no grip. The Mirage isn’t though even with the manual transmission. Good warranty though.
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Apr 27, 2018 22:38
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Alignment shop was able to get me -2.5 degrees of camber up front using camber bolts. With only a day of settling the Konis+Swift’s feels REALLY good.
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Apr 27, 2018 22:47
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dissss posted:You clearly haven’t driven a modern (or at least as modern as they get) Mirage. Even the wife's versa note is fun to push, specifically because it feels so dicey. Hot hatchin is definitely a state of mind up to a certain point.
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Apr 28, 2018 08:11
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I learned manual on my grandpas ‘85 indian market Maruthi 800 hatch, a blazing 37HP from a Suzuki 3 cyl. In India, calling them “roads” would be a bit generous; we would essentially be rallying this poor car around the villages. It really is a state of mind. Since the Japan thread, I’ve been toying around with the idea of importing it back to America, it’s still sitting there in my grandpas garage. One day...
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Apr 28, 2018 13:34
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I just got grey wheels so the brake dust doesn't really show up as much gently caress cleaning the drat wheels every week
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Apr 28, 2018 21:39
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Monkey Fracas posted:I just got grey wheels so the brake dust doesn't really show up as much I get lots of compliments on my "matte black" wheels on my RS. They're not matte
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Apr 28, 2018 21:41
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If anyone remembers, ages ago I was looking to buy some new wheels. I ended up deciding to get some Rays Volk Racing TE37 Sagas. Well, after 4 months they finally arrived from Japan!        Here are the details for those that are interested:
I'm really happy with how they turned out. I was concerned that the bronze might be too gold and blingy, but in my opinion it's just the right amount of understated 'warm' to work perfectly with the Tornado Red paint. I would have liked to have gotten a concaved wheel, but the design means it wasn't possible without them sticking out too far.
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Apr 29, 2018 10:37
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That looks freaking fantastic. Amazing what a difference that makes compared to the stock GTI options.
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Apr 29, 2018 10:56
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dissss posted:That looks freaking fantastic. Amazing what a difference that makes compared to the stock GTI options. Thanks man  I actually like the stock "Austin" wheels quite a bit (otherwise known as "Milton Keynes" here in Australia). But they're heavy, which is the main problem, and everyone has them which makes the car look a little cookie-cutter.
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Apr 29, 2018 11:13
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PaintVagrant posted:I miss my Fa5. If it wasn’t so brutally difficult to work on... it’s basically the perfect daily driver. That being said I’m a total Ford guy now. I love my FiST and daydream of an s550 track car. I have a gray FG2 and I kind of hate it, especially for a daily driver. Mostly because of the gearing and the poor gas mileage I get with it. I don't even drive the thing like I'd like to. I sure do miss having a hatch 
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Apr 30, 2018 20:05
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GTI goons, recommend me a windshield sun shade thingy. The VW made one seems to fit extremely well, but is a pain to roll up. Anyone have a folding version that fits very well?
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Apr 30, 2018 20:19
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PaintVagrant posted:Don’t be too envious, I ran 2 sessions and scratched the other 8 because of the rain. It is an awesome track though, real racecar poo poo. Why would you do this? Just go slower and learn car control. Is the track a death trap with no run off?
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Apr 30, 2018 20:21
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Goons, why shouldn't I buy a Focus RS? I currently drive a BRZ, and while wonderful to drive, I can't get the goofy grin out of my mind that I got following one around and hearing it burble and pop. They look like a lot of fun. I sat in one and it's a bit more comfortable for me at 6'4"... Am I doomed?
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May 1, 2018 03:49
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Speaking as someone who owns a Focus RS, you should totally buy a Focus RS.
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May 1, 2018 11:27
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My only reason for not looking at them is the roads here are way too flat and straight, and that money would buy a lot of Corvette or CTS V.
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May 1, 2018 11:43
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Also a Focus RS owner. Never not buy a Focus RS if you get the chance. I’ve never had so much fun in my life in a car before. Pretty much a poo poo eating grin every time I drive it. Also the pops and burbles.
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May 1, 2018 17:12
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buy the gently caress out of that RS.
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May 1, 2018 17:34
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Buy the rs. Don't bother mulling it over, just do it. You'll have a lot of fun, and you can call it your practical car.
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May 1, 2018 19:13
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Now that Ford is cutting it's lineup to just the mustang plus SUV/CUVs, the RS will be a future classic. Buy the RS.
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May 1, 2018 19:32
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Focus ST goons, is there a way to have sport mode enabled by default? Will I have to spend every day wondering why my car is driving funny for the first 10 minutes until I remember again?
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May 1, 2018 19:40
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A GTI R passed me by during my commute home today. What's protocol exactly? Fight him? Wave? Kiss?
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May 2, 2018 04:00
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Warbird posted:A GTI R passed me by during my commute home today. What's protocol exactly? Fight him? Wave? Kiss? Jump out of your car and smoosh your balls on his windshield.
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May 2, 2018 11:31
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Blue Footed Booby posted:Jump out of your car and smoosh your balls on his windshield. Like in The Counselor?
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May 2, 2018 12:14
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Just starting to shop Focus ST’s, nobody in my area has more than the base configuration. For the ‘18’s, is there anything I’m missing out on instead of getting the 2 or 3 level that’s worth anything? I’m assuming the head unit can be replaced pretty easy?
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May 2, 2018 14:56
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savesthedayrocks posted:Just starting to shop Focus ST’s, nobody in my area has more than the base configuration. For the ‘18’s, is there anything I’m missing out on instead of getting the 2 or 3 level that’s worth anything? I’m assuming the head unit can be replaced pretty easy? You'd miss out on the recaros, and heated seats/mirrors/steering wheel if those are important. I'm not positive the head unit is easy to change, it's fairly integrated with the whole sync system. It should run android auto/carplay though, which is pretty good.
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May 2, 2018 15:14
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Perfect, thanks. Car play is literally all I need. I’ve thought about the recaro’s and heated stuff. I guess they would be nice, but hoping that sitting in one will help me decide.
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May 2, 2018 17:08
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You don’t get CarPlay or android auto on the base focus trim.
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May 2, 2018 17:20
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xsf421 posted:You'd miss out on the recaros, and heated seats/mirrors/steering wheel if those are important. I'm not positive the head unit is easy to change, it's fairly integrated with the whole sync system. It should run android auto/carplay though, which is pretty good. You also don't get the HIDs or cornering lights on the base trim, or the sunroof. I ended up with a base trim because I like the cloth seats a lot better (they're still recaros) than the leather, and didn't want the other tech. The head unit is probably not replaceable, it's totally different to the ST2/ST3 head unit.
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May 2, 2018 22:13
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Thanks everyone. Sounds like I need at least a ST2 since I can’t go back to halogens or not having CarPlay.
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