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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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Do the 6th gear test at 35mph and see if it slips
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Feb 8, 2019 06:20
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90k is early but not too unreasonable for a clutch depending on the type of driving you do
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Feb 8, 2019 15:08
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Especially with 50k of unknown driving habits by the PO before purchase. Most people have no concept of the most basic rev matching on downshifts, not slipping from 3K+ to get started, etc.
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Feb 8, 2019 16:15
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Is this like 3rd gear up to 35 and then pop it into 6th? I’ve heard of trying to start moving in 3rd gear as another way to test, though I hate intentionally stalling.
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Feb 8, 2019 18:56
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yes, put it in 6th at like 35mph and add a bunch of throttle to see if the clutch slips or if the car just bogs
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Feb 8, 2019 19:04
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Unless you have a small, high-boost engine. Maybe don't do that then.
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Feb 8, 2019 19:10
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low speed pre ignition is just a myth perpetuated by car companies to keep boost low to sell more highly tuned halo cars why do diesels work if lspi is bad huh answer that smart guy
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Feb 9, 2019 01:11
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Feb 9, 2019 01:14
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Did the 6th gear at 35. Instantly pulled the rpms down from 3k to 1.5k, so clutch is looking less likely. The usual time I get it is after going into 5th gear and if I’m accelerating harder from 45 to 55, around 2.5k to 3k rpm it’ll suddenly do the jump without a noticeable change in acceleration/speed until I let off the gas. Doesn’t do it every time though.
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Feb 9, 2019 15:01
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Test drove a 2019 GTI SE today. Is it just my imagination, or does the Golf R come with a better interior? Gotta say, after driving the R, the GTI just kind of felt meh.
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Feb 9, 2019 23:42
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I really need to learn stick so I can more to an R once this is paid off.
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Feb 10, 2019 00:45
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Warbird posted:I really need to learn stick so I can more to an R once this is paid off. Just do what I did and buy the car. Trust me, you will learn quick when you realize you gave away the keys to your only other way home.
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Feb 10, 2019 00:51
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I could likely manage it. The DSG lets you get the basic idea if you want to, but damned if I’ve ever worked out the science of downshifting.
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Feb 10, 2019 01:05
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Trial by (clutch) fire is the best possible way to learn quickly. It doesn't even have to be your only car, just take an uber to go actually pick up the car you just bought. You'll learn well enough to get around by the time you make it back to your driveway. Just remember to disengage the parking brake or things will be exponentially more difficult than they should be until you figure it out.
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Feb 10, 2019 01:05
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SeaGoatSupreme posted:Just remember to disengage the parking brake or things will be exponentially more difficult than they should be until you figure it out. ...and smell bad too.
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Feb 10, 2019 01:51
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When I was learning to drive stick, I had the opposite problem: I was afraid to let the clutch slip enough, so I stalled and and rough shifts a whole bunch. Don't sweat it, you're not going to destroy your clutch by learning to drive stick on your own car. You're going to frustrate the hell out of yourself for the first few days, and then you'll be fine, and the majority of clutch damage will come from being lazy or careless once you feel completely confident driving stick on a regular basis.
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Feb 10, 2019 04:05
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I learned by buying a manual transmission for my first car. Only took a single solo drive to learn to check for the ebrake. The rear wheels never smelled the same again 
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Feb 10, 2019 05:48
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If you end up modifying that R, that clutch is going to transition from a 2-3 time job over its life, to an every couple year wear item anyway. Don't worry about it, and learn/enjoy your car. Anyone that gives you guff can suck a fart out of your rear end, it's your car.
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Feb 10, 2019 05:57
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Residency Evil posted:Test drove a 2019 GTI SE today. Is it just my imagination, or does the Golf R come with a better interior? SE has leather interior, so it should be about the same.
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Feb 10, 2019 06:01
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BraveUlysses posted:SE has leather interior, so it should be about the same. You can get the SE with plaid now, leather is an addl $700
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Feb 10, 2019 15:15
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Side note: the cornflower blue on the GTI rabbit edition looks rad, shame you can’t get it on other trims
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Feb 10, 2019 15:20
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i do love the color
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Feb 10, 2019 15:26
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big crush on Chad OMG posted:Side note: the cornflower blue on the GTI rabbit edition looks rad, shame you can’t get it on other trims That's actually Swedish racing green. Silly germans
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Feb 10, 2019 17:33
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BraveUlysses posted:SE has leather interior, so it should be about the same. Yeah, this was the leather one. For whatever reason I felt the interior quality was better in the Golf R I drove a few weeks ago, but it could have just been the German adhesives getting to my brain.
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Feb 10, 2019 18:23
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big crush on Chad OMG posted:Side note: the cornflower blue on the GTI rabbit edition looks rad, shame you can’t get it on other trims That's an awesome color!
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Feb 11, 2019 05:59
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Is DCC really worth the extra cost? I've been driving my friend's Golf SE (non GTI), and it's already got a really nice ride as is.
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Feb 11, 2019 06:44
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I've pretty much always left my GTI in one setting and never changed it. Also another thing to consider if you are ever going to modify your suspension setup. I can't remember how the options were packaged when I got the car a couple years ago, and don't know how it's packaged now, but if I could have gotten the performance pack without it I probably would have.
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Feb 11, 2019 06:49
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  Other driver slammed on their brakes on a snowy freeway and pushed me into a concrete median wall. Looks like two new fenders, entire front bumper assembly, and a new fog light, if they don't find more to replace.
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Feb 11, 2019 16:26
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New headlamp as well. Your hood is also damaged.
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Feb 11, 2019 16:32
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xsf421 posted:
Woof. At least you're safe. Keep us updated on how long the car is out of commission. I'm always worried about replacement parts for this thing
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Feb 11, 2019 16:57
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xsf421 posted:
drat man. Metro Detroit roads were apparently not great this morning. I took the day off, but I heard from a few people the commute to work was sketchy.
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Feb 11, 2019 17:19
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Oh god now I’m just over here hugging my FoRS and rocking back and forth. My biggest worry is that another driver is going to take me out, I already had a near miss earlier this winter that was only avoided by the fact that I knew the idiot was going to plow into my rear end, but I had enough room to quickly pull into the adjacent turn lane and sure enough he plowed into the person in front of me before I ninja lane hopped. gently caress other drivers that don’t respect the weather.
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Feb 11, 2019 17:51
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PaintVagrant posted:drat man. Metro Detroit roads were apparently not great this morning. I took the day off, but I heard from a few people the commute to work was sketchy. Went in a little late today ~9:30 and it was fine. RIP that RS though.
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Feb 11, 2019 18:10
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Huge_Midget posted:Oh god now I’m just over here hugging my FoRS and rocking back and forth. My biggest worry is that another driver is going to take me out, I already had a near miss earlier this winter that was only avoided by the fact that I knew the idiot was going to plow into my rear end, but I had enough room to quickly pull into the adjacent turn lane and sure enough he plowed into the person in front of me before I ninja lane hopped. gently caress other drivers that don’t respect the weather. I've come to terms with the fact that my RS isn't going to be a pristine collector's car. It's gonna be battle-scarred and I feel like it's the kind of car that welcomes that.
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Feb 11, 2019 18:18
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PaintVagrant posted:drat man. Metro Detroit roads were apparently not great this morning. I took the day off, but I heard from a few people the commute to work was sketchy. This was like 6:30pm last night (I-96 westbound near southfield freeway), the dude must have had completely bald tires. He stood on his brakes, fishtailed to 90* and ran straight into me, pushing me into the concrete barrier. Insurance says it's a $1400 repair, which is definitely wrong, trying to find a shop for it now.
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Feb 11, 2019 18:41
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xsf421 posted:This was like 6:30pm last night (I-96 westbound near southfield freeway), the dude must have had completely bald tires. He stood on his brakes, fishtailed to 90* and ran straight into me, pushing me into the concrete barrier. Insurance says it's a $1400 repair, which is definitely wrong, trying to find a shop for it now. Yeah that seems low for a hood/fender/bumper cover/headlight. You guys are making me glad I parked my FiST for the winter months and got a beater beige 98 avalon with 220,000 miles on it.
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Feb 11, 2019 18:46
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Yeeaaah in no universe will that only be 1400. It was 3k for just replaced fender, headlight, fog lamp on my old GTI.
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Feb 11, 2019 19:03
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Everything is repairable except the for the fog assembly and the headlamp if it’s scratched like it looks
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Feb 11, 2019 19:05
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Labor to fix those parts > OEM replacement part cost, therefore they will be replaced. Body shops pretty much only repair removable panels when you can't get replacements or it is a customer pay job where the customer requests repair versus replacement.
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Feb 11, 2019 19:09
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PabloBOOM posted:Yeeaaah in no universe will that only be 1400. It was 3k for just replaced fender, headlight, fog lamp on my old GTI.  That was $17k. He's not gonna be anywhere near that, but $1400 is laughable.
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