Discussion
va1o said:
I had that argument with myself when replacing my much loved Mk5 GTI with a Mk6 TDI. On running costs the advantage of something new is they are more or less fixed (particularly if it's a lease/ PCP), wheras with something older they can be completely unexpected and difficult to budget for.
I know this 
My man maths persuaded me to get the M135i on that basis. Its £285 a month, on a 6+23 profile, so waaaaay cheaper than a Mk7 Golf Gti on PCP id wager. However, its considerably more per mile to run than my R32 was, & i spent a fortune maintaining that thing, then gave it away for peanuts!!
M135i: http://www.pistonheads.com/members/showcar.asp?car...
R32: http://www.pistonheads.com/members/showcar.asp?car...
Year 1 - a better update
Well, having had a little wobble recently, I decided to celebrate my first anniversary with the R32 in more appropriate style... by booking it in for a supercharger conversion!
I'm going for an RUF conversion, fitted by TRD of Stroud. I'm restraining myself to a Stage 1 (c.350bhp) package, plus adding a Milltek resonated cat-back, uprated brake pads and Bilstein B14 height-adjustable coilovers.
It's a bit of a boyhood dream to own something like what I've now got planned, while in family-man circumstances. I had a very highly-tuned Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo about 10 years ago, so I know what it's like to go down the tuner route.
I'm probably quite different from most potentialy FI R32 owners now though, in that I barely drive my stock car at full potential - let alone what any stage of supercharged tune will give me. For 50% of its journeys, my wife will be driving the R32 around town! For much of the rest, it will be with our 2 kids in the back. I won't ever go anywhere near the car's top speed - and I'm sure you all think I'm mad!
What I do find appealing, however, is easy performance, the "experience" and the chance to make a great car to my spec. You just can't do that when you buy an off-the-shelf car. We all live a short time on this Earth; life can be tough and is full of responsibilities - so why the hell not have whining V6 in my life while I can?
I looked long and hard at various other options. In short, this will cost me a little bit less overall than a new Mk7 GTI or used Mk6 R and a good amount less than a privately-funded Mk7 R. I concluded finally that anything like - or less than - a company car Mk7 GTD would make my life just that bit less pleasurable.
It's booked-in for the second week of April.
Well, having had a little wobble recently, I decided to celebrate my first anniversary with the R32 in more appropriate style... by booking it in for a supercharger conversion!
I'm going for an RUF conversion, fitted by TRD of Stroud. I'm restraining myself to a Stage 1 (c.350bhp) package, plus adding a Milltek resonated cat-back, uprated brake pads and Bilstein B14 height-adjustable coilovers.
It's a bit of a boyhood dream to own something like what I've now got planned, while in family-man circumstances. I had a very highly-tuned Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo about 10 years ago, so I know what it's like to go down the tuner route.
I'm probably quite different from most potentialy FI R32 owners now though, in that I barely drive my stock car at full potential - let alone what any stage of supercharged tune will give me. For 50% of its journeys, my wife will be driving the R32 around town! For much of the rest, it will be with our 2 kids in the back. I won't ever go anywhere near the car's top speed - and I'm sure you all think I'm mad!
What I do find appealing, however, is easy performance, the "experience" and the chance to make a great car to my spec. You just can't do that when you buy an off-the-shelf car. We all live a short time on this Earth; life can be tough and is full of responsibilities - so why the hell not have whining V6 in my life while I can?
I looked long and hard at various other options. In short, this will cost me a little bit less overall than a new Mk7 GTI or used Mk6 R and a good amount less than a privately-funded Mk7 R. I concluded finally that anything like - or less than - a company car Mk7 GTD would make my life just that bit less pleasurable.
It's booked-in for the second week of April.
Pixelpeep7r In October 2014 said:
Turbo conversion? 
Basil Hume also in October 2014 said:
0-100 in c.15 secs will do me for a while...
Basil Hume now said:
booking it in for a supercharger conversion!
There you have it. The PH definition of 'that'll be enough power for me for a while' 4 months.
Dave^ said:
Out of interest, have you had any insurance quotes yet? If so, what was the increase like?
The first quote I've had is about double what I've been paying for the R32 until now. I paid £256 this January (11 years NCB) and my very first quote from Adrian Flux is just over £500. Bear in mind that I was paying >£500 on my old 197, A3 2.0T quattro and S3. The R32 was inexplicably cheaper, so I'm happy with this.
It's a time-consuming business to get quotes when compared to a standard car - and I am hopeful that I should be able to get the cost down a little.
irfan1712 said:
Cracking news mate!
RUF charger sounds fantastic. do you mind sharing what the cost conversion of this is? can PM me if you wish.
It'll be a little monster when its finished!
Check out the 2nd post on page 3 ,I know it's an old thread but gives an ideaRUF charger sounds fantastic. do you mind sharing what the cost conversion of this is? can PM me if you wish.
It'll be a little monster when its finished!
http://www.r32oc.com/topic/47213-storm-supercharge...st60
I came across this googling supercharges for our cars after watching that velociraptor on top gear ,what a noise ,
Edited by eskidavies on Monday 2nd March 20:21
Benjy911 said:
Supercharger conversion sounds very exciting!
I think I saw you today on the M4, gave a little toot as I went past but I don't think you heard, it was looking very clean in the sunshine
Yes - I saw you! I didn't hear the toot, but I may have had the tunes up a bit!I think I saw you today on the M4, gave a little toot as I went past but I don't think you heard, it was looking very clean in the sunshine
Very nice-looking S3. I used to have a red Sportback.
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