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Re: GT, GTI, ED30, R32 - Why?
« Reply #120 on: March 26, 2012, 04:28:31 pm »
Don't think so. Maybe the magazine did.  :confused:
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Re: GT, GTI, ED30, R32 - Why?
« Reply #121 on: March 26, 2012, 05:09:02 pm »
ED30 time was 1.32.6
R32 time was 1.30.4

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so yes... the ed30 on boost in the dry will probably be 'marginally quicker'.... but its not all down to speed and the difference between them in eveyday drivng will most likely come down to driver skill. The R32 is more enjoyable to drive in my book due to low down torque and the noise.
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Re: GT, GTI, ED30, R32 - Why?
« Reply #122 on: March 26, 2012, 06:09:28 pm »
Times from various tracks are in my post above.
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Re: GT, GTI, ED30, R32 - Why?
« Reply #123 on: March 26, 2012, 06:31:42 pm »
Quote from: simonp on March 26, 2012, 06:09:28 pm
Times from various tracks are in my post above.

ahh yes I missed that  :grin:
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Re: GT, GTI, ED30, R32 - Why?
« Reply #124 on: March 26, 2012, 06:51:57 pm »
Quote from: simonp on March 26, 2012, 06:09:28 pm
Times from various tracks are in my post above.

Identical 0-100 times hey, any other sources?
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Re: GT, GTI, ED30, R32 - Why?
« Reply #125 on: March 26, 2012, 06:58:18 pm »

Still looks like a Passat!

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Re: GT, GTI, ED30, R32 - Why?
« Reply #126 on: March 26, 2012, 07:07:29 pm »
Quote from: Mk5 GTian on March 26, 2012, 06:58:18 pm

Still looks like a Passat!



the R32?
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Re: GT, GTI, ED30, R32 - Why?
« Reply #127 on: March 26, 2012, 07:15:36 pm »
Quote from: Mk5 GTian on March 26, 2012, 06:58:18 pm

Still looks like a Passat!



A heavy barge you mean?

I think the 5 R32 drivers I encountered have all been pants drivers then  :happy2:
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Re: GT, GTI, ED30, R32 - Why?
« Reply #128 on: March 26, 2012, 07:32:19 pm »
can't believe this is still going on, does it matter which is faster? hardly anything in it anyway. the r32 is  better at wafting about, the gti is more fun, depends what you want, i personally prefer the 32, doesn't make it better.
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Re: GT, GTI, ED30, R32 - Why?
« Reply #129 on: March 26, 2012, 07:49:25 pm »
Quote from: R0B on March 26, 2012, 07:07:29 pm
Quote from: Mk5 GTian on March 26, 2012, 06:58:18 pm

Still looks like a Passat!



the R32?
Yep, we were talking about this at the Coombe Lodge meet yesterday, as one approaches in the opposite direction, it could be a Passat, Eos or a Jetta! It's only when it's really close you realise it's an R32!
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Re: GT, GTI, ED30, R32 - Why?
« Reply #130 on: March 26, 2012, 09:40:48 pm »
Quote from: jhtrophy on March 26, 2012, 07:32:19 pm
can't believe this is still going on, does it matter which is faster? hardly anything in it anyway. the r32 is  better at wafting about, the gti is more fun, depends what you want, i personally prefer the 32, doesn't make it better.

Calm down, it's all good forum chat and banter. We're not trying to establish which is best, that's impossible as they are equally great cars. People are just coming up with pros and cons for each which I believe was the point in the thread to help the OP choose as he liked both.

As for lap times I can't see anywhere where the ED30 was taken round the top gear tear track.
The standard GTi has a time of 1:33.7

The MKIV is showing a time of 1:33.3 which seems a lot compared to the MKV
Even stranger the Leon cupra has a time of 1:33.5 and is slightly more powerful than the ED30
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Re: GT, GTI, ED30, R32 - Why?
« Reply #131 on: March 26, 2012, 10:06:04 pm »
Ive taken the decision to help end this, and here it is

Im a diesel fan (couldnt live with 30mpg lol)

there is a car dealer in Tavy and they have an R32 and 2x GTIs tomorrow im off work so will don my best clothes and go and test drive BOTH and will tell you all what i think :signLOL: as i dont really want either i feel my opinion will put an end to this :star:  (and we all know the 1.9 TDI is the best mk5 ever built  :booty:)
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Re: GT, GTI, ED30, R32 - Why?
« Reply #132 on: March 26, 2012, 11:24:22 pm »
Quote from: Mk5 GTian on March 26, 2012, 07:49:25 pm
Quote from: R0B on March 26, 2012, 07:07:29 pm
Quote from: Mk5 GTian on March 26, 2012, 06:58:18 pm

Still looks like a Passat!



the R32?
Yep, we were talking about this at the Coombe Lodge meet yesterday, as one approaches in the opposite direction, it could be a Passat, Eos or a Jetta! It's only when it's really close you realise it's an R32!

close your eyes and you will know its an R32  :P

as for the GTI.... could be a kid with marbels in his tin pencil case  :pomppomp:

As said though... there is so little in it! you either prefer one or the other.  :happy2:
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Re: GT, GTI, ED30, R32 - Why?
« Reply #133 on: March 27, 2012, 06:05:24 am »
Quote from: R32UK on March 26, 2012, 11:24:22 pm
Quote from: Mk5 GTian on March 26, 2012, 07:49:25 pm
Quote from: R0B on March 26, 2012, 07:07:29 pm
Quote from: Mk5 GTian on March 26, 2012, 06:58:18 pm

Still looks like a Passat!



the R32?
Yep, we were talking about this at the Coombe Lodge meet yesterday, as one approaches in the opposite direction, it could be a Passat, Eos or a Jetta! It's only when it's really close you realise it's an R32!

close your eyes and you will know its an R32  :P

as for the GTI.... could be a kid with marbels in his tin pencil case  :pomppomp:

As said though... there is so little in it! you either prefer one or the other.  :happy2:
Or keep your eyes open and see the look of dissapointment on the face of the R32 driver as he realises his 3.2 V6 is no quicker than a 2 litre GTi!  :wink:
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Re: GT, GTI, ED30, R32 - Why?
« Reply #134 on: March 27, 2012, 07:50:10 am »
Quote from: Mk5 GTian on March 27, 2012, 06:05:24 am

Or keep your eyes open and see the look of dissapointment on the face of the R32 driver as he realises his 3.2 V6 is no quicker than a 2 litre GTi!  :wink:

If your point is that the ed30 is quicker than a R32 then you may need to find some  facts to back that up. Here are mine (in addition to the fact that I have owned both)

http://www.fastestlaps.com/comparisons/vw_golf_mk_v_r32-vs-vw_golf_mk_v_gti_edition_30.html

The poor simple GTi has NO chance against the R32  :party:
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