So, is your car fast?
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I never used to regard my car as really that quick, but when I thought about in terms of "how often did I used to get overtaken in it?" I think it must have been much quicker than I thought.
Curiously I've been driving quite a few rentals of late somehow the performance of the old VR6 often seems to creep into those cars. So it seems more like a case of the driver rather than the machinery.
Curiously I've been driving quite a few rentals of late somehow the performance of the old VR6 often seems to creep into those cars. So it seems more like a case of the driver rather than the machinery.
Alex said:
Which do you prefer between the STI and Evo?
Evo by miles. And not just because it hasn't blown up! Handling is two leagues above the STI, far better suspension control yet no worse a ride and the interior is a better place to be. Steering wheel is also directly connected to the front wheels without being rerouted via the Moon. Looks better too, though still like an angry Volvo.mzaalam said:
Yes. 0-60 in about 6.5 but its aroun the bends and the 3.2 v6 that gives it the umph when needed. Also dsg is amazing- seen the same car in manuals but generally people can't change gears as fast in a manual so their overall speed suffers...
If this an R32 then it really isn't fast. It's potent but they really aren't fast cars, even in it's price bracket. Great car to own overall though. I took the manual over the DSG because it detached me from the car too much, plus it only makes a real difference as far as speed goes on straights but you're only going to really change a couple of times even going from a 30 to NSL so it really didn't matter to me.To me a car feels fast if it's noticeable faster than the previous car I've been tootling around in.
For example my first R5 turbo felt fast, my first Escort RS Turbo felt fast, my first Sierra Cosworth felt fast but, since the E39 M5 I havent driven anything which felt massively noticeably faster.
For example my first R5 turbo felt fast, my first Escort RS Turbo felt fast, my first Sierra Cosworth felt fast but, since the E39 M5 I havent driven anything which felt massively noticeably faster.
Daily car 1300kg 337-bhp and 472lbft makes a quick daily drive with the tourqe overtaking in real world speeds in pretty acceptable had many plays with much more exotic stuff can always be sure to supprise someone .
track hack 1080kg with driver 302bhp and 433lbft fully gaged seam welded and coiloves makes good fun on road but dont tend to use it daily .
track hack 1080kg with driver 302bhp and 433lbft fully gaged seam welded and coiloves makes good fun on road but dont tend to use it daily .
My Sapph Cosworth feels quite quick by todays standards @ 349BHP but my old Grale Evo2 @ 282BHP felt quicker from what I remember but for me what I would call a 'Fast Car' is something along the lines of a Porsche 996 GT2, was a passenger in one of these a few years ago along some A and B roads here in S. Wales which had been breathed on a fair bit and wearing some massive carbon ceramic brakes to stop it, fastest thing on 4 wheels I have ever experienced and also stopped like nothing else.
That to me is a 'Fast Car' Just wish I could afford one...
That to me is a 'Fast Car' Just wish I could afford one...
Edited by Fury RS on Sunday 7th October 17:12
Ved said:
If this an R32 then it really isn't fast. It's potent but they really aren't fast cars, even in it's price bracket. Great car to own overall though. I took the manual over the DSG because it detached me from the car too much, plus it only makes a real difference as far as speed goes on straights but you're only going to really change a couple of times even going from a 30 to NSL so it really didn't matter to me.
Hey. Yeah it's the Audi version of the r32. And yeah on an absolute scale it's not fast but I thought the whole point of the question was our relative perspectives. And tbh compared to most cars on the road on an average day it's fast. Also with the practical aspects of it being a hatch it means you use it a lot more than much faster less practical cars. And with awd it is much safer to take around A and B roads at speed than something that requires a lot more driving skill and is better for rural wintery conditions (wife wanted a 4x4 for snow/work).
I hear you about the dsg but wanted the option of auto for commute and safety reasons and I quite like the paddle shifts - I have beaten a scooby wrx from the lights but he may not have been trying too hard
The only evil thing about it is the lamoid mpg- I get an average of 23. Got my eye on a 330d touring in about a year-18 months time..
mzaalam said:
Hey. Yeah it's the Audi version of the r32. And yeah on an absolute scale it's not fast but I thought the whole point of the question was our relative perspectives. And tbh compared to most cars on the road on an average day it's fast.
Also with the practical aspects of it being a hatch it means you use it a lot more than much faster less practical cars. And with awd it is much safer to take around A and B roads at speed than something that requires a lot more driving skill and is better for rural wintery conditions (wife wanted a 4x4 for snow/work).
I hear you about the dsg but wanted the option of auto for commute and safety reasons and I quite like the paddle shifts - I have beaten a scooby wrx from the lights but he may not have been trying too hard
The only evil thing about it is the lamoid mpg- I get an average of 23. Got my eye on a 330d touring in about a year-18 months time..
Best not tell you I've averaged 29mpg over the last 25k then I'm also looking at a 330D so hands off :PAlso with the practical aspects of it being a hatch it means you use it a lot more than much faster less practical cars. And with awd it is much safer to take around A and B roads at speed than something that requires a lot more driving skill and is better for rural wintery conditions (wife wanted a 4x4 for snow/work).
I hear you about the dsg but wanted the option of auto for commute and safety reasons and I quite like the paddle shifts - I have beaten a scooby wrx from the lights but he may not have been trying too hard
The only evil thing about it is the lamoid mpg- I get an average of 23. Got my eye on a 330d touring in about a year-18 months time..
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