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| Golf GTI / R / R32 |
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196 | 0.02% |
| Impreza WRX / STi |
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133 | 0.01% |
| Mazdaspeed 3 |
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92 | 0.01% |
| Veloster Turbo |
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20 | 0.00% |
| Focus ST |
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149 | 0.01% |
| Other Hot Hatch |
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230 | 0.02% |
| Elantra GT |
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1000001 | 99.92% |
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Sometimes you just don't want to row the boat.
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Sep 13, 2017 21:01
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Sep 13, 2017 21:03
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BlackMK4 posted:I'll never understand the complaints people have with manuals and commuting, especially in a car with a stock clutch. I think it depends on where people live. I live near Cleveland so even rush hour isn't all that bad, but if I lived near LA it'd be an entirely different equation. It's not hard with a stock clutch, but it does get annoying after a while. A few weeks ago when returning from the eclipse I got off the highway and drove farm roads for about 100 miles of Illinois because after two hours of stop and go I was just done with it. I think the GTI would have been a lot higher on my list if I experienced extended stop and go traffic more often solely because it's the only FWD automatic I've ever not hated. wolrah fucked around with this message at 21:16 on Sep 13, 2017 |
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Sep 13, 2017 21:14
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I'm bedding my hawk DTC-60 front pads today on the street. I wouldn't recommend them for street use but jesus gently caress do they bite!
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Sep 13, 2017 23:01
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It's actually less about the manual and more about the seats and the stiffness of the suspension. The RS does have a pretty heavy clutch though.
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Sep 13, 2017 23:16
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PaintVagrant posted:I'm bedding my hawk DTC-60 front pads today on the street. I wouldn't recommend them for street use but jesus gently caress do they bite! Haha, I'm running them in the front of my S2000 now (HP+ in the rear), and ran them on my 330. Bedding them at night is fun. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OysFVms1KD0 They sound like a dumptruck when cold. Don't let your wheels get wet with that dust on them, it's very difficult to get off after. KillHour posted:It's actually less about the manual and more about the seats and the stiffness of the suspension. The RS does have a pretty heavy clutch though. BlackMK4 fucked around with this message at 23:27 on Sep 13, 2017 |
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Sep 13, 2017 23:24
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I commute in Houston rush hour with a 6-speed and it's not THAT bad. Anyway, I think the deals to be found on '17 GTI's are a lot better than the '16's. Why do you mention '16 models, are you looking at CPO or gently used models? I'm pretty sure the '17 has better new purchase pricing.
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Sep 13, 2017 23:24
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BlackMK4 posted:Haha, I'm running them in the front of my S2000 now (HP+ in the rear), and ran them on my 330. Bedding them at night is fun. How do you like them? There isn't a very deep amount of brake Information out there for tracking the fiesta, so I took a gamble on these.
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Sep 13, 2017 23:27
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I love them, and they are dirt cheap if you shop around. I get somewhere between 5 and 8 days out of a front set, depending on the track.
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Sep 13, 2017 23:34
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BlackMK4 posted:I love them, and they are dirt cheap if you shop around. I get somewhere between 5 and 8 days out of a front set, depending on the track. Good to hear. I got mine for around $140 for the front set. Fiesta rotors are pretty small though.
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Sep 14, 2017 00:00
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Here's a random question for you nerds. I removed the rear apron on my bug, and I want to use those removable clips so that I can take it on and off easily. What the hell would I be searching for as a term? n/m. I think I found what I'm looking for.
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Sep 14, 2017 03:39
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veedubfreak posted:Here's a random question for you nerds. I removed the rear apron on my bug, and I want to use those removable clips so that I can take it on and off easily. What the hell would I be searching for as a term? Bumper Quick Release. Or DORIFTU BANDZ
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Sep 14, 2017 03:44
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If you want a FiST better buy one now, because we aren't getting them anymore.
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Sep 15, 2017 21:02
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BlackMK4 posted:Haha, I'm running them in the front of my S2000 now (HP+ in the rear), and ran them on my 330. Bedding them at night is fun. I should set up some cameras next time I need to bed in brakes on my
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Sep 15, 2017 21:46
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Can anyone speak on the merits of a MK7 GTI stage 1 flash? Looks like a lot of power on a simple flash but I'm worried about the ride qualities since I'll be commuting (granted, my commute is a pretty fun mountain road situation) but the beginning and end of the commute is more like flat straightland so I'm worried it will be too rough. I've also read that you should get the DSG or it can be rough on the clutch? Taima fucked around with this message at 04:39 on Sep 16, 2017 |
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Sep 16, 2017 04:35
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Taima posted:Can anyone speak on the merits of a MK7 GTI stage 1 flash? Looks like a lot of power on a simple flash but I'm worried about the ride qualities since I'll be commuting (granted, my commute is a pretty fun mountain road situation) but the beginning and end of the commute is more like flat straightland so I'm worried it will be too rough. The MK7 has a lovely clutch in the manual. So ya, if you plan to tune, either plan to also tune the trans or plan on a new clutch by 20k.
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Sep 16, 2017 05:07
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On the Mk5 the APR tune was literally invisible unless you were hammering on it. It had no impact whatsoever on drivability, NVH, etc. As far as I'm aware the Mk7 still uses basically the same drivetrain so I can't imagine it's any worse. The rear motor mount/trans mount on the other hand, that made reverse feel like a paint shaker.
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Sep 16, 2017 05:52
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Lame. American car buys suck.
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Sep 16, 2017 06:01
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I'm not sure how I feel about the new Fiesta ST - the three cylinder sounds cool and all but the exterior restyle hasn't done it any favours The new interior looks a lot nicer though e. I know the ST isn't actually available yet but you can see where things are going from the ST-Line dissss fucked around with this message at 06:54 on Sep 16, 2017 |
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Sep 16, 2017 06:51
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I think a Fiesta ST is becoming more and more likely to be the next car. The overall cost of ownership for a performance model can't be beat and I love what it brings to the table. Honestly the only thing I don't like is the lack of auto down on all the windows.
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Sep 16, 2017 07:10
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Rhyno posted:I think a Fiesta ST is becoming more and more likely to be the next car. The overall cost of ownership for a performance model can't be beat and I love what it brings to the table. Honestly the only thing I don't like is the lack of auto down on all the windows. FiSTs are a hoot to drive, basically a go-kart for the street.
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Sep 16, 2017 13:15
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Taima posted:Can anyone speak on the merits of a MK7 GTI stage 1 flash? Looks like a lot of power on a simple flash but I'm worried about the ride qualities since I'll be commuting (granted, my commute is a pretty fun mountain road situation) but the beginning and end of the commute is more like flat straightland so I'm worried it will be too rough. If you're just doing a flash, all it does is tweak the internals with magic to output more torque and Hp. Your ride quality will be unaffected unless you start doing engine mounts, which isn't necessary until yours wear out. Then just replace with oem because the aftermarket stage 1 mounts are awful for several thousand miles. Basically, no one is ever sad they did a stage 1 gti tune.
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Sep 16, 2017 14:05
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Youll have low end torque earlier so should help daily driving too
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Sep 16, 2017 16:50
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Man, that blue Focus RS paint is fuckin dreamy in person.
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Sep 16, 2017 18:53
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Rhyno posted:Man, that blue Focus RS paint is fuckin dreamy in person. Yeah it's gorgeous. On a sunny day especially.
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Sep 16, 2017 19:17
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PaintVagrant posted:Yeah it's gorgeous. On a sunny day especially. If the FiST came in that color I'd probably already own one. Edit: So I'm probably jumping the gun since I haven't sold the MS6 yet but this one righter here checks all the boxes. https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/709615646/overview/ Rhyno fucked around with this message at 20:24 on Sep 16, 2017 |
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Sep 16, 2017 19:20
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PabloBOOM posted:If you're just doing a flash, all it does is tweak the internals with magic to output more torque and Hp. Your ride quality will be unaffected unless you start doing engine mounts, which isn't necessary until yours wear out. Then just replace with oem because the aftermarket stage 1 mounts are awful for several thousand miles. Basically, no one is ever sad they did a stage 1 gti tune. Thank you for everyone who responded, you're awesome. And to your point Pablo, I guess I'm just trying to figure out why you can get more horses than a stock Golf R and a big torque increase, for seemingly no downside as long as you get the DSG? Like, why doesn't VW tune their cars that way if you can drop so much more power through a simple flash? The whole thing is bewildering to me.
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Sep 16, 2017 20:27
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Market segmentation, emissions, warranty.
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Sep 16, 2017 20:40
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I've had my FiST for about a year and I have the itch to do some upgrades. I'm trying to decide between exhaust or an Accessport.
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Sep 16, 2017 20:50
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IOwnCalculus posted:Market segmentation, emissions, warranty. These. The stock ea888 motor is a spectacular beast that can be tuned to all sorts of purposes. They artificially segment their cars' performance to fit where they want in the market. All it needs is a change in programming to pep the engine up. But then they'd hurt the R sales (which is already hard to justify in some cases since a stock gti is still most of the same good fun.) It sounds a bit  but it is what it is. There was even a 400hp ea888 they sadly axed before officially offering it in a car.The only real downside is the price it costs (though well worth the money) and the potential for drivetrain warranty woes, when that applies.
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Sep 16, 2017 20:59
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Korbin posted:I've had my FiST for about a year and I have the itch to do some upgrades. I'm trying to decide between exhaust or an Accessport. Accessport, without a doubt Dr.Caligari fucked around with this message at 21:02 on Sep 16, 2017 |
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Sep 16, 2017 21:00
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IOwnCalculus posted:Market segmentation, emissions, warranty. PabloBOOM posted:These. The stock ea888 motor is a spectacular beast that can be tuned to all sorts of purposes. They artificially segment their cars' performance to fit where they want in the market. All it needs is a change in programming to pep the engine up. But then they'd hurt the R sales (which is already hard to justify in some cases since a stock gti is still most of the same good fun.) It sounds a bit I've been reading that the flash doesn't actually void the warranty in most cases, is that not true? And even if you did void the warranty, couldn't you just flash it back to stock before taking it in?
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Sep 16, 2017 21:37
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Read up on your vehicle warranty and tunes. Short answer: you can't void a warranty like that. the dealer can decline service if they believe your aftermarket part is responsible for the issue. Also the ÉCU stores data, including how many time it's been flashed, that makes it fairly easy to detect.
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Sep 16, 2017 21:41
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My point on the warranty is that when building the car and calculating the warranty costs, they make some determination on how likely various parts are to fail at a given power level. If they increase horsepower, they might need to upgrade other parts downstream to survive under the worst possible case over the life of the warranty.
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Sep 16, 2017 22:34
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IOwnCalculus posted:I should set up some cameras next time I need to bed in brakes on my It'd end up looking like an Iraq war snuff film with our landscape around here 
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Sep 16, 2017 22:35
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Korbin posted:I've had my FiST for about a year and I have the itch to do some upgrades. I'm trying to decide between exhaust or an Accessport. Rhyno: In the Mid-Atlantic area, no option FiSTs are maybe $1000 more expensive than the car you linked before taxes and tags if you're willing to bargain. If you qualify for 0% financing, payments would be pretty cheap. pr0craztinazn fucked around with this message at 22:54 on Sep 16, 2017 |
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Sep 16, 2017 22:48
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Taima posted:Thank you for everyone who responded, you're awesome. Look at how bad Porsche neuters non-911s
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Sep 16, 2017 22:53
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Korbin posted:I've had my FiST for about a year and I have the itch to do some upgrades. I'm trying to decide between exhaust or an Accessport. accessport first, exhaust second. unless you don't like another 35HP to the wheels.
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Sep 16, 2017 23:04
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thetechnoloser posted:accessport first, exhaust second. unless you don't like another 35HP to the wheels. 35 to the wheels with just the tune? Even if I only have access to 91?
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Sep 16, 2017 23:06
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Taima posted:Thank you for everyone who responded, you're awesome. This is only true if you compare a tuned gti to a stock R. The R has a different head and bigger turbo. Stage 1 is close to 400 hp on the R  Speaking of dumb amounts of horsepower. Anyone happen to use those drive safe programs through their insurance? I just installed mine today for State Farm. Get 5% off just for signing up, but they claim I can get discounted up to 50%. I assume thats for cars that never get driven. It's just a little gps device that talks to my phone via blutooth vs the OBDII devices other companies use. Wish they had told me about this poo poo last year when I quit my job. I've barely put 1500 miles on my car in a year. veedubfreak fucked around with this message at 23:36 on Sep 16, 2017 |
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Sep 16, 2017 23:31
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