MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: golfather on March 18, 2010, 09:59:31 pm
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Any owners who've gone from a MK5 R32 to an Edition 30?
Currently got an R, and love the grip and noise.
But can't help noticing the mad 1/4 mile times the Ed 30 folk are getting !
Suppose in the wet its gonna be tricky putting the power down, but all other times I suppse the Ed 30 would be much more fun.
Any experiences and comparisons between the two anyone?
Or is it a case of the grass isn't as green as it looks....
Cheers
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Any owners who've gone from a MK5 R32 to an Edition 30?
Currently got an R, and love the grip and noise.
But can't help noticing the mad 1/4 mile times the Ed 30 folk are getting !
Suppose in the wet its gonna be tricky putting the power down, but all other times I suppse the Ed 30 would be much more fun.
Any experiences and comparisons between the two anyone?
Or is it a case of the grass is greener etc...
What do you want the ED30 do, just run 1/4 miles times..... :laugh: The fuel in that case will be the same as the R. :happy2:
Both are very nice cars, it all depends what you want them to do. The R has a great sound track plus the Haldex so safe in the knowledge of grip. Although they do love the gogo juice. :happy2:
The ED30 is quick off the mark, very tuneable and in the right colours a looker too :love:. It's also a great motorway cruiser too, I can get 34 plus on a run in mine.
Both cars in my opion are nice to own....the choice though is yours, go and find an ED30 and test drive it be it manual or DSG. :smiley:
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I had a deposit on a R32, drove Ed30 and bought, soo much better imo, and I test drove both in Feb in snow !
Even now I see r32 and have a thing for them, but wouldn't dream of swapping... :happy2:
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I was in a similar mind...test drove both and bought edition 30. The R32 was manual though, and my edition 30 is DSG. It was really the mileage i do and the fuel consumption of the R32 that pushed me towards the edition 30....I do see R32's and get a little excited though :ashamed:
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When I was looking I wanted the best of both worlds - cheaper tax and running costs then the R32, but something a little quicker then the standard GTI.
Personally, I think the ED30 is the best of the bunch.
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i sold my mk4 r32 for the ed30 and was going to buy a blue mk5 r32 with every option even the bucket seats but after looking at a white ed30 and seeing what it could be for not much £££ it won :smiley:
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i sold my mk4 r32 for the ed30 and was going to buy a blue mk5 r32 with every option even the bucket seats but after looking at a white ed30 and seeing what it could be for not much £££ it won :smiley:
LOL, I could have written that word for word! (Except my Mk 5 R32 would have been black due the Mk 4 being blue and wanted something different).
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If you want something that ticks everything out the box and will leave it that way then the R32 is a great choice; grip, noise, power, comfort and the weight makes it very stable and safe as you well know. Ive had ago in an ED30 recently and wasnt keen as i didnt like the interior, lack of grip, lack of low power and the noise was a bit boring for me after the R32. I was hoping to love it and was looking to get one on finance with views of modding but now it felt like a step down after the 32 (im sure ill get slated for that) Others will be the exact opposite (as above)
Its down to personal choice, you may be better off with the standard MK5 GTI over the Ed30 as some prefer it; faster spooling turbo, cheaper to buy etc
Get which suits you and what you use it for, all three are superb cars, im still watching mk5 R's on the net as i miss mine so much i cant explain :sad1:
Good luck with it mate, its a choice you cant lose on!
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Thanks for the replies everyone !
I think I'll stick with the .:R... May not be as quick as the Ed, but does everything so well and looks better inside and out :happy2:
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I found the inside of my .:R quite boring compared with the ED? :stupid:
Although I do love the white dials in the .:R and would have a set in the ED given half the chance! :happy2:
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Thanks for the replies everyone !
I think I'll stick with the .:R... May not be as quick as the Ed, but does everything so well and looks better inside and out :happy2:
Nice one mate :happy2:
I know how you feel and im looking at getting another one in the next few months as i miss it so much, nothing i have tested over the last few months can touch it for an all round package......oh and the noise :evilgrin:
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I found the inside of my .:R quite boring compared with the ED? ...
TBH mate, the inside of ANY mk5 looks a bit iffy esp when compared to the old MK4. I had the old .:R and the interior was far more robust and better built with more attention to detail than the MK5 .:R.
No .:R sills, no .:R dials, no alu trim, no illuminated vents, no chunky steering, and no exclusive seats!! They really cut costs on the new .:R !
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I found the inside of my .:R quite boring compared with the ED? :stupid:
Although I do love the white dials in the .:R and would have a set in the ED given half the chance! :happy2:
Ah that's because you only had the cheapo cloth version.... :P and no toys.... :stupid:
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I found the inside of my .:R quite boring compared with the ED? ...
TBH mate, the inside of ANY mk5 looks a bit iffy esp when compared to the old MK4. I had the old .:R and the interior was far more robust and better built with more attention to detail than the MK5 .:R.
No .:R sills, no .:R dials, no alu trim, no illuminated vents, no chunky steering, and no exclusive seats!! They really cut costs on the new .:R !
Hmm...I like the inside of both the ED30 and the MK5 R, i think they gave it a bit more thought than the mk 4, but I know what you mean about the exclusive bits on the R. Although I don't miss those R sills, I had to have one of mine replaced as the nugget of a mechanic dropped a screwdriver on it and dented it....6 replacements later... :sad1:
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I found the inside of my .:R quite boring compared with the ED? :stupid:
Although I do love the white dials in the .:R and would have a set in the ED given half the chance! :happy2:
Ah that's because you only had the cheapo cloth version.... :P and no toys.... :stupid:
I had ALL the toys thank you and preferred the cloth anyway! :P :booty:
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I found the inside of my .:R quite boring compared with the ED? :stupid:
Although I do love the white dials in the .:R and would have a set in the ED given half the chance! :happy2:
Ah that's because you only had the cheapo cloth version.... :P and no toys.... :stupid:
I had ALL the toys thank you and preferred the cloth anyway! :P :booty:
Woooo get you..... :notworthy:
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Why is it I keep looking at R32's and the JBS Stage 2 Supercharger conversion :laugh:
Up to 500bhp :drool:
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I found the inside of my .:R quite boring compared with the ED? :stupid:
Although I do love the white dials in the .:R and would have a set in the ED given half the chance! :happy2:
Ah that's because you only had the cheapo cloth version.... :P and no toys.... :stupid:
I had ALL the man toys thank you and preferred touching cloth anyway! :P :booty:
Wrong forum Nath, just wrong..................
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I found the inside of my .:R quite boring compared with the ED? :stupid:
Although I do love the white dials in the .:R and would have a set in the ED given half the chance! :happy2:
Ah that's because you only had the cheapo cloth version.... :P and no toys.... :stupid:
I had ALL the man toys thank you and preferred touching cloth anyway! :P :booty:
Wrong forum Nath, just wrong..................
Don't knock it Uncle! :laugh:
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Why is it I keep looking at R32's and the JBS Stage 2 Supercharger conversion :laugh:
Up to 500bhp :drool:
How much is that now mate? Going to get another R32 when i have enough in a few months with the view to keep it and 'upgrade it'.
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MK5 GTi or ED30 for me all the way...both have vastly more tunable engines that won't cost you the earth to get some major gains...
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MK5 GTi or ED30 for me all the way...both have vastly more tunable engines that won't cost you the earth to get some major gains...
Good job they make all three options then, would be boring if you could only buy one :happy2:
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MK5 GTi or ED30 for me all the way...both have vastly more tunable engines that won't cost you the earth to get some major gains...
Haldex. I wouldn't leave home without it :wink:
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I know I will probably get shot down for this, but have you considered an S3, they offer the best of both worlds! You can pick them up for reasonable money now too :happy2: :wink:
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I know I will probably get shot down for this, but have you considered an S3, they offer the best of both worlds! You can pick them up for reasonable money now too :happy2: :wink:
Don't listen to him.. He's just our local 4 ring trator... :fighting:
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I know I will probably get shot down for this, but have you considered an S3, they offer the best of both worlds! You can pick them up for reasonable money now too :happy2: :wink:
Don't listen to him.. He's just our local 4 ring trator... :fighting:
...with a hairdryer in the boot!
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I know I will probably get shot down for this, but have you considered an S3, they offer the best of both worlds! You can pick them up for reasonable money now too :happy2: :wink:
Don't listen to him.. He's just our local 4 ring trator... :fighting:
he's not on his own :laugh:
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I know I will probably get shot down for this, but have you considered an S3, they offer the best of both worlds! You can pick them up for reasonable money now too :happy2: :wink:
Don't listen to him.. He's just our local 4 ring trator... :fighting:
he's not on his own :laugh:
Your hair isn't long enough for a hair dryer. :chicken:
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But Gaz you wrote yours off so need haldex to keep you driving straight :P
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Back in an .:R...
And loving every minute of it !
Sorry guys but the tartan clad 4 pot, just doesn't cut it .... :happy2:
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i have to say, i keep looking at r32s! even though i know i would not keep it long, i think that in a world of 4 pot hot hatches its a diff option, for road use (bar the mpg and tax) they seem great.
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I love the R32 and it is a real pity that economics and CO2 emissions have killed it off. Weight is the killer and that is what I feel lets it down. The sound and grip is great and I still have the odd yearning to get one. The Edition 30 though is simply a better all rounder and a stock one with just a diff would be hard to beat :wink: :innocent:
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I had the MK3 VR6 but not had an R. The VR6 was a lovely car to drive, a bit front heavy but I expected it to be anyway. I had bad dreams for months after regretting selling it to get a Celica VVTi :stupid: Ah well ye live and learn.
Im enjoying every trip out in the ED30 now though, what a car :laugh: :drinking:
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Love the looks of the R32,...then again...I love the looks of the ed30....which is better....
Cue Harry Hill....FIGHT!!!
It sounds mad when I say this but for me, the thought of paying the government £435 ? for road tax is obscene...I know that means that these twats win cos they dont want us to drive such lovely cars.... but for me its the deal breaker...I would just go ed30 and ramp her up a few notches.
I have to get myself an eddie one of these days soon.
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I had both the Ed (stage1) and the .:R for a while and I always took the keys for the .:R !
Found the .:R to be more refined, with instant throttle response and no turbo lag, so great for setting off at lights and roundabouts.
Plus with the 4wd, you can just press the go pedal and not worry about dreaded wheelspin.
A far better drive with a far better spec from standard.
Handling wise the Ed feels slightly lighter but theres not much in it.
Brakes wise the .:R wins hands down. The Ed's brakes were a joke.
And the noise... well there was no competition with the noisy rattly diesel-esque 2.0T versus the silky smooth V6 wail !
All in all the Ed is a great car, and far better than a normal GTI. But still no match for the.:R32 :happy2:
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Clarkson loves it!
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/driving/jeremy_clarkson/greatest_hits/article3250783.ece
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I had both the Ed (stage1) and the .:R for a while and I always took the keys for the .:R !
Found the .:R to be more refined, with instant throttle response and no turbo lag, so great for setting off at lights and roundabouts.
Plus with the 4wd, you can just press the go pedal and not worry about dreaded wheelspin.
A far better drive with a far better spec from standard.
Handling wise the Ed feels slightly lighter but theres not much in it.
Brakes wise the .:R wins hands down. The Ed's brakes were a joke.
And the noise... well there was no competition with the noisy rattly diesel-esque 2.0T versus the silky smooth V6 wail !
All in all the Ed is a great car, and far better than a normal GTI. But still no match for the.:R32 :happy2:
I also love the noise of the R32, awesome sound indeed :party:
What about the Ed30 being far quicker ? :happy2: :evilgrin: K04 Power !!! :evilgrin:
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The Edition 30 certainly gave you the feeling of going quicker with the shove in the back, especially after the remap.
But on the open road, there was hardly anything in it which surprised a lot of people :grin:
Trust me, a well driven R32 is no slouch :wink:
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The Edition 30 certainly gave you the feeling of going quicker with the shove in the back, especially after the remap.
But on the open road, there was hardly anything in it which surprised a lot of people :grin:
Trust me, a well driven R32 is no slouch :wink:
I assume you mean standard vs standard?
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Remapped Ed vs standard R
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Remapped Ed vs standard R
Sorry but that maybe 0 to 60 ft launch being in favour of the R, but a Remap'd Eddy will blitz past.
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the r32 performace is a tad poor in my opinion...coming from vxrs even the baby corsa was a match for the 32...agree they sound mint and have the recaro option , but to slow for me.. :driver:
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Remapped Ed vs standard R
Sorry but that maybe 0 to 60 ft launch being in favour of the R, but a Remap'd Eddy will blitz past.
x2. No comparison regards straight line performance..
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Remapped Ed vs standard R
Hmmm not sure I agree with that either. That was the main complaint for me with the .:R as the mid range urgency was pedestrian compared to the Eddy and I had the privilage of being able to jump from one into the other.
So that being the case blasting cross country is where you find the mid range far more usefull.
Yes the grip on take off was nothing short of phenomenal but overtaking at motorway speeds was tediuos at best. Apart from the noise that is! :evilgrin: :evilgrin:
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Remapped Ed vs standard R
Hmmm not sure I agree with that either. That was the main complaint for me with the .:R as the mid range urgency was pedestrian compared to the Eddy and I had the privilage of being able to jump from one into the other.
So that being the case blasting cross country is where you find the mid range far more usefull.
Yes the grip on take off was nothing short of phenomenal but overtaking at motorway speeds was tediuos at best. Apart from the noise that is! :evilgrin: :evilgrin:
And you were handed undeniable proof on the strip. :laugh:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ftomashandmilly%2FDaft_stuff%2Frockyhorrorkissavatar.gif&hash=0b9714851f132bfc19d0545f3bac41d5906f63ad)
Awaits the photoshop styleee pics and vids. :P
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Remapped Ed vs standard R
seriously even when my vRS was stage 1 i could keep up with a R32, when it was stage 2 it was without doubt faster. so a remapped ed30 is a no contest
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Remapped Ed vs standard R
Hmmm not sure I agree with that either. That was the main complaint for me with the .:R as the mid range urgency was pedestrian compared to the Eddy and I had the privilage of being able to jump from one into the other.
So that being the case blasting cross country is where you find the mid range far more usefull.
Yes the grip on take off was nothing short of phenomenal but overtaking at motorway speeds was tediuos at best. Apart from the noise that is! :evilgrin: :evilgrin:
And you were handed undeniable proof on the strip. :laugh:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ftomashandmilly%2FDaft_stuff%2Frockyhorrorkissavatar.gif&hash=0b9714851f132bfc19d0545f3bac41d5906f63ad)
Awaits the photoshop styleee pics and vids. :P
Photoshop my :booty:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi283.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fkk284%2FGreenouse%2FInters%252009%2Fth_P6280029.jpg&hash=142f419c54fa75c5e8b7b94fa8c112cb8e4c9c93) (http://s283.photobucket.com/albums/kk284/Greenouse/Inters%2009/?action=view¤t=P6280029.flv)
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