lol if a tyre r couldnt leep up with u then must of not been trying
The EP3 model (2002-2006) very rarely make 197bhp as standard - some as low as 160bhp, the 2007 onwards are usually bang on (I've had both the old & the new
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The lack of torque will mean they will struggle to keep up with a torquey TDI which has roughly the same power
especially if your already moving
You have to be a VERY good driver to get the most of a type-r, if you change gear to early you will miss the power band