Golf R - Trip To North Wales Inc The EVO Triangle
Discussion
MDUBZ said:
I was in the camp that thought the Golf R was a bit of a dull drive; I've been in North Wales this week, on damp twisty roads it really comes into it's own. I wish i'd done it sooner. 
Some odd 50/national speed limit usage around here though.
It was great. So confidence inspiring and stable up there. It then took my mate and I back to Sussex in comfort whilst getting 35 mpg. Some odd 50/national speed limit usage around here though.
Edited by Ollie C on Saturday 22 October 13:44
Ag51bye said:
Times have changed now, ordered mine last week and its here already, had choice of 3 in stock as well.
Did the triangle in my m3 last year, certainly will return with the golf.
I'd be interested to hear your thoughts on the comparison. I felt I was probably quicker acrosss the ground in the R than I would've been in my previous C4S. I guess that's progress for you! Did the triangle in my m3 last year, certainly will return with the golf.
samj2014 said:
Great photos, lovely car. I lived in North Wales for 6 years until quite recently and never did the evo triangle, though I probably drive on a few bits of it. Those photos are really making me miss the place and regret not driving the full thing!
Thanks! It's stunning up there. :-) Ag51bye said:
Ollie C said:
I'd be interested to hear your thoughts on the comparison. I felt I was probably quicker acrosss the ground in the R than I would've been in my previous C4S. I guess that's progress for you!
Very early days for me and the R, but already i would say you can cover ground far more quickly in the golf.With that being said the m3 (e46) felt far more nimble.... Until i snapped the engine mount from hitting one of the cattle grids at speed.
Trophy Husband said:
Did you go into The Groes? My local. I'm assuming that you knew it was the hostelry EVO used, hence the visit? Was there a few times to enjoy the exotics in the car park all those years ago. I agree about random speed limits. Very frustrating.
Yes, we stayed there. Know the evo history behind it too. Was good to see the pages of my favourite mag come to life! duudiz said:
Car looks great in silver and the triangle looks fantastic. I am going to make a trip over in my EVO, will likely leave early in the morning for a fresh Autumn blast.
Sounds like a good plan to me mate! You'll enjoy it. If you're going, make sure you include the roads around Snowdonia. They're equally as epic. jbaddeley said:
Had some fantastic runs over the triangle in my R. This was 3,days after pick up just as it was coming light. The car is brilliant on those roads. Just soaks up the bumps and grips.
I'm now trying to drive this as quick. More challenging and not quite as swift on these roads yett but great fun all the same.
Both look great! I like the R in white. 
I'm now trying to drive this as quick. More challenging and not quite as swift on these roads yett but great fun all the same.
Gary C said:
Ollie C said:
Gary C said:
Evo triangle, my arse !
Was driiving those roads in the 80's, what a blast they are.
Bet you can't blast it like you could then.
I'm not so sure. I was there mid afternoon on Wednesday and I saw one other car during my "laps". Was driiving those roads in the 80's, what a blast they are.
Bet you can't blast it like you could then.
Miss living in Shrewsbury with Wales as my test track.
Mind you, did the back roads from Shrewsbury to Bala two weeks ago
, first time in about 25 years.Fun !
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