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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% |
| Total: | 1000821 votes | ||
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It's so you can be the boss and tell that computer "I want all the power, and right loving now!"
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Dec 5, 2018 16:30
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My sister's 05 Beetle had one so maybe it's just a VW thing.
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Dec 5, 2018 16:54
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Are there any significant changes between Golf R 2015-2017's? I found a great deal on a 2016, it may be missing adaptive cruise control and the navigation packages, but I don't know if those are worth it...
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Dec 5, 2018 20:32
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I think carplay and android auto were 16+ only on the GTI, assume the same on the R.
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Dec 5, 2018 21:10
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Nuts and Gum posted:Are there any significant changes between Golf R 2015-2017's? I found a great deal on a 2016, it may be missing adaptive cruise control and the navigation packages, but I don't know if those are worth it... When did the digital dash get added?
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Dec 5, 2018 21:43
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Residency Evil posted:When did the digital dash get added? It definitely doesn't have that. What do people think of it? I've read it's a little less functional than the audi version, like you can't swap where the map is or something.
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Dec 5, 2018 22:04
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TrueChaos posted:My stick shift 2018 GTI seems to have a kick down switch. Never seen that on a stick shift before, does it actually do anything? That's part of the cruise control. If you have it set in speed limiter mode, you can override it with that.
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Dec 5, 2018 22:24
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KillHour posted:Find the capped off lead and wire a bunch of lights into it so they turn on when you floor it. the greatest advice ever given in the automotive field
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Dec 6, 2018 03:20
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BlackTie posted:That's part of the cruise control. If you have it set in speed limiter mode, you can override it with that. I don't have the driver assist package so I just have regular cruise. Weird that I'd get that one... Must be something like the supplier didn't have any of the non kick down pedal assemblies and supplied these ones for the price of the other one rather than face penalties for late deliveries. MarsellusWallace posted:the greatest advice ever given in the automotive field
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Dec 6, 2018 04:39
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Anybody know where to get ahold of a set of the new mk7 GTI Osram LEDs? I can tell they're available but on some sort of limited basis.
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Dec 6, 2018 04:46
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They replaced the driver side door panel on my GTI yesterday under warranty to get the LEDs lit again. No longer an annoyance after about 6 weeks since I noticed it. But then I got home and my garage door opener gearbox broke and had to be replaced. Always something... WescottF1 fucked around with this message at 23:08 on Dec 8, 2018 |
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Dec 8, 2018 23:03
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Nuts and Gum posted:It definitely doesn't have that. What do people think of it? I've read it's a little less functional than the audi version, like you can't swap where the map is or something. I think it's cool and good, but on the other hand I wouldn't be sad if I didn't have it either. I don't know if mine does the map, or if it can do the VW map but not a CarPlay map. I'll check next time I drive it.
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Dec 9, 2018 03:36
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^^ carplay/android auto is a loving gamechanger if you have to deal with nav or have a big library of music. The unlimited money - pure stupidity idea for the kickdown switch would have to be wiring it to a crazy rear end stereo setup in the hatch, with a head unit that can only play the initial d soundtrack and seizure inducing underglow. Ended up driving in below freezing temps for a few hours on the stock fiesta st summer tires, the potenza re050a's. Taking it at a slow normal speed was fine, the grip wasn't all there but I never activated abs or stability control. It instilled a lot of confidence to know that as long as the roads are clear, they'll be fine enough to go point a - point b until I break down and get another set of rims to put winters on.
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Dec 9, 2018 15:56
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PT6A posted:I think it's cool and good, but on the other hand I wouldn't be sad if I didn't have it either. I don't know if mine does the map, or if it can do the VW map but not a CarPlay map. I'll check next time I drive it. Cool! It sounds like something VW/Audi would do, artificially gimp the semi cheaper car, but maybe it doesn't really matter. SeaGoatSupreme posted:^^ carplay/android auto is a loving gamechanger if you have to deal with nav or have a big library of music. I had a Hyundai rental the past few days and I was really impressed. It was my first time getting to use CarPlay, and it only worked when the phone was physically plugged in!! Is that normal? If so that's horseshit.
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Dec 10, 2018 00:28
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The programs in carplay/auto run on your phone, hence the need to plug them in
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Dec 10, 2018 00:32
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So does Spotify but it works with the magic of Bluetooth! I guess it makes sense, maps would probably drain the battery, but it was an infuriating surprise when I had just gotten into the rental with my luggage/cables in the back only to find this awesome futuristic tech doesn't' work wirelessly.
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Dec 10, 2018 00:44
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Nuts and Gum posted:So does Spotify but it works with the magic of Bluetooth! I guess it makes sense, maps would probably drain the battery, but it was an infuriating surprise when I had just gotten into the rental with my luggage/cables in the back only to find this awesome futuristic tech doesn't' work wirelessly. Well, you can still listen to music through Bluetooth, it just doesn't allow for the full CarPlay interface to be there (including things like Siri being activated by a steering wheel button). I tried getting CarPlay maps on the primary gauge display and I couldn't get it to work, and the built-in VW nav system just goes in the centre of the display with no option to relocate it. Frankly, I'm not fussed about it.
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Dec 10, 2018 01:20
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Nuts and Gum posted:I had a Hyundai rental the past few days and I was really impressed. It was my first time getting to use CarPlay, and it only worked when the phone was physically plugged in!! Is that normal? If so that's horseshit. BMW does wireless Carplay and some aftermarket headunits for old cars do too but yeah most implementations so far require you to plug in. Wireless Carplay wouldn't make much sense unless you had a wireless charging pad in the car too (I'm used to plugging in my 7 Plus even before Carplay because battery life is poo poo even just streaming music let alone daring to use nav)
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Dec 10, 2018 01:36
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Civic has a charging mat option
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Dec 10, 2018 01:52
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Nuts and Gum posted:So does Spotify but it works with the magic of Bluetooth! I guess it makes sense, maps would probably drain the battery, but it was an infuriating surprise when I had just gotten into the rental with my luggage/cables in the back only to find this awesome futuristic tech doesn't' work wirelessly. Bluetooth simply does not have the bandwidth for this. Both vendors have wireless solutions that have been demoed but production implementations are rare because it requires the car have more hardware and adds more points of failure in the wireless setup and negotiation process. Also as noted, unless the car has built in wireless charging there's not really much of a good reason for wireless AA/CP because 95% of the point is to replace the car's inevitably poo poo nav with your own and using nav is one of the most power hungry things the average person does with their phone.
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Dec 10, 2018 16:29
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I think there's something in there about trying to reduce the amount of time people spend on the phone in their car while on the road. If it's tethered to the dash with a USB, and tucked away like this: Then people wouldn't be on their phone, especially if you can stomach the awful AA or CP text to speech.
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Dec 10, 2018 17:27
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I don't suppose you have the .fbx files or whatever for that?
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Dec 10, 2018 21:53
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Sure, it's on thingverse. They make a bunch of other ones for specific phones and cables you can find. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2992968
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Dec 10, 2018 22:18
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I just plug my phone in and throw it in the center console, its great. I use hands-free controls (siri/google assistant)... I don't want to touch or look at a phone at all when I drive.
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Dec 11, 2018 02:01
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Voltage posted:Civic Si warranty work update: they found nothing wrong with the low boost, but I mentioned my shifter was clicky and it turns out the entire shift assembly was broken so they are replacing that all now. I'm just going to bring it to a tuner with a dyno or something and see what the actual deal is - possibly bad gas? Any other news since then? Still haven't pulled the trigger on mine, not for another few weeks anyway.
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Dec 11, 2018 02:53
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Pine Cone Jones posted:Any other news since then? Still haven't pulled the trigger on mine, not for another few weeks anyway. Let me know how it turns out. I'm kinda considering picking up an Aegean Blue sedan with no options, I've heard you can get them for $22.5k OTD, but I am not real sure how that holds up for the 2019s.
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Dec 11, 2018 02:58
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Must have been bad gas, I burned down the tank and filled up at costco and after 50 miles or so I had full boost again. Shifter was also completely replaced and feels better than new. Still love the car. I want to start modding it so badly but i need to wait until the warranty is up...
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Dec 11, 2018 05:26
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Just a quick follow up, it was the drat water pump on my '16 GTI but they didn't even refer to the extended warranty, simply said it was under the powertrain warranty. The extended I got is from VW and I got the Platinum, with even the lowest bronze tier covering the water pump explicitly, but if you have a pre-2018 GTI and you think it's out of the standard warranty after 36K like I did, you may be surprised.
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Dec 17, 2018 17:04
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yeah that sounds right 36mo/36k miles bumper to bumper 60m/60k mi powertrain 12 years rust
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Dec 17, 2018 18:09
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welp the fiesta is making the stupid click click click when you start it up.. did they update the blend door actuator part yet or can i just assume im going to have to replace em periodically?
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Dec 17, 2018 22:03
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The one I got was almost twice as thick as the original so I assume they changed something. But I just did it and then sold the car so I have no idea long term.
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Dec 18, 2018 00:25
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anyone else get a FoST recall notice? parts aren't in yet of course
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Dec 18, 2018 19:09
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Got mine about a week ago but I'm not taking it in until Cobb releases the ap3 update. I dont want my accessport or tune messed up from it.
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Dec 18, 2018 19:14
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BraveUlysses posted:yeah that sounds right Oh, good to hear it! They mentioned the suction pump recall for the GTIs but they failed to mention (and it wouldn't have mattered with my timeline from appointment to dropping the car off) but just in case anyone else has a harried, busy service writer: for the suction pump recall you have to be below 1/4 tank of gas or they won't start it. Edit: also the water pump is now like a $1600 job so I'd have for sure DIYed it if it wasn't covered. The 5th gen Prelude is like half that cost and it's driven by the timing belt! Edit 2: Christmas week is the worst time to need to go back to the dealership but it is throwing P2006 and then P2015, luckily at least it runs and those are intake-related, I figure if they were serious it would let me know. Oddhair fucked around with this message at 16:45 on Dec 20, 2018 |
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Dec 18, 2018 21:20
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KYOON GRIFFEY JR posted:anyone else get a FoST recall notice? parts aren't in yet of course I did. Sucks.
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Dec 20, 2018 02:36
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Voltage posted:Must have been bad gas, I burned down the tank and filled up at costco and after 50 miles or so I had full boost again. Shifter was also completely replaced and feels better than new. Still love the car. I want to start modding it so badly but i need to wait until the warranty is up... With my jeep hopefully selling in the next two weeks, I'll be starting the process of getting an SI, though gotta somehow figure out how to get a blue one in New England. They seem to be hard to come by anywhere though.
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Jan 8, 2019 22:51
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I'm looking at this: https://www.deltoyota.com/used/Volkswagen/2018-Volkswagen-Golf+R-thorndale-pa-ff40f5710a0e0a6b6190c45d1c6bb259.htm What would a good deal on this be?
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Jan 10, 2019 01:54
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Residency Evil posted:I'm looking at this: That price honestly doesn't look horrible from what I've seen. I'm shopping Mk7 R's as well and have seen several low mileage 2016/17's with similar mileage listed for that much or higher.
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Jan 10, 2019 03:31
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First time I've ever seen a dealer specify the minimum FICO score you need to get the advertised price/rate.
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Jan 10, 2019 15:01
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Residency Evil posted:I'm looking at this: As a Mk7 GTI owner, I definitely know the differences, but for mid-30s I would find it hard to choose a Golf R over a Focus RS. I know the RS has had issues with the head gasket(?) recall or whatever, and its definitely more boy-racer, but that's where I'd put my 35 grand.
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Jan 10, 2019 15:34
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