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Offline Hurdy

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Re: VW Driver - Special R Edition
« Reply #30 on: December 19, 2012, 12:20:20 am »

I need an R in my life. (not just to store at AKS before any one says it  :grin:)

Tiptronic S3 for me.

Noooooo!

Nice car, but I'd take an R over one any day. :smiley:
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Re: VW Driver - Special R Edition
« Reply #31 on: December 19, 2012, 12:23:16 am »

Wish I went PSS10 over KwV3 even if only for the easier adjustability

If you'd have listened to me when I had the Ed30 you'd have already got them. The KW's are okay, but not in the same league as a mono tube designed suspension system. :smiley:
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Re: VW Driver - Special R Edition
« Reply #32 on: December 19, 2012, 12:25:18 am »

I splashed out on the V3s very early on. Rushed into it I think.

Did you have bilsteins on at that snowy elsecar meet 4/5 years ago?

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Re: VW Driver - Special R Edition
« Reply #33 on: December 19, 2012, 12:31:41 am »
Thought you'd already tried them John having Not being sure on APRs choice of coilover

No, but I remember someone telling me they weren't exactly comfortable. For me the Bilsteins are perfect and perfectly adjustable too :wink:

Iirc the bilsteins have quite soft springs, good for everyday comfort, but might bottom up on hard track use. The AST's are a more track orientated option.

I'm trying to decide between AST's and bilsteins myself. Comfort  vs ultimate handling. I think the bilsteins will be more than adequate for my usage and provide a big step up handling wise at the same time. Don't really do that much track work.

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Re: VW Driver - Special R Edition
« Reply #34 on: December 19, 2012, 12:37:31 am »

I splashed out on the V3s very early on. Rushed into it I think.

Did you have bilsteins on at that snowy elsecar meet 4/5 years ago?

No, I  had Eibachs. Not bad but didn't last.
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Re: VW Driver - Special R Edition
« Reply #35 on: December 19, 2012, 12:39:21 am »
I got sent some v-box data on the APR golf R the other day. Quicker than a lambo LP640 100-200  :scared:

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Re: VW Driver - Special R Edition
« Reply #36 on: December 19, 2012, 12:40:38 am »
Thought you'd already tried them John having Not being sure on APRs choice of coilover

No, but I remember someone telling me they weren't exactly comfortable. For me the Bilsteins are perfect and perfectly adjustable too :wink:

Iirc the bilsteins have quite soft springs, good for everyday comfort, but might bottom up on hard track use. The AST's are a more track orientated option.

I'm trying to decide between AST's and bilsteins myself. Comfort  vs ultimate handling. I think the bilsteins will be more than adequate for my usage and provide a big step up handling wise at the same time. Don't really do that much track work.

I think you'll be pleasantly surprised how good the Bilsteins were on track. They were fooking awesome on the Nurburgring and at Spa. :happy2:
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Re: VW Driver - Special R Edition
« Reply #37 on: December 19, 2012, 12:42:28 am »
I got sent some v-box data on the APR golf R the other day. Quicker than a lambo LP640 100-200  :scared:

62-124mph!  What time?

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Re: VW Driver - Special R Edition
« Reply #38 on: December 19, 2012, 08:30:17 am »
I got sent some v-box data on the APR golf R the other day. Quicker than a lambo LP640 100-200  :scared:

62-124mph!  What time?


I think his latest 100-200 is 8.1

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Re: VW Driver - Special R Edition
« Reply #39 on: December 19, 2012, 08:35:34 am »
It was in the 7's, two man up I think

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Re: VW Driver - Special R Edition
« Reply #40 on: December 19, 2012, 11:44:52 am »
Re: suspension, you don't want stiff springs unless you're running slicks - some compliance is a good thing, particularly at places like Cadwell/Oulton/Spa/Ring.

AST kit is mega, as is Bilstein. I'd also have a good look at Nitron's custom work. If you're serious about having a kit made up specific to your car and needs by an industry expert, I know a guy.

Oh, and feck me that's quick. I'm looking forward to the R-off at Inters.
« Last Edit: December 19, 2012, 11:47:22 am by tony_danza »
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Re: VW Driver - Special R Edition
« Reply #41 on: December 19, 2012, 10:25:55 pm »
AST's FTW but im biased obviously with them being on mine. :evilgrin:












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Re: VW Driver - Special R Edition
« Reply #42 on: December 20, 2012, 12:37:23 pm »
 :drool: :drool:



Which set are they.  Remote resovoirs as well  :drool:  I bet they were cheap  :grin:

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Re: VW Driver - Special R Edition
« Reply #43 on: December 20, 2012, 12:57:11 pm »
They are the full race 3 way setup ast's. Got them for a good cash price from a good mate!  :wink:

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Re: VW Driver - Special R Edition
« Reply #44 on: December 20, 2012, 07:18:15 pm »
They are the full race 3 way setup ast's. Got them for a good cash price from a good mate!  :wink:

Have you tried these on the road Shaun?
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