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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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I saw a Fit EV the other day, didn't even know that was a thing.
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Mar 10, 2019 22:44
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Is there any recommended reading for beginner tuning? I’m getting on to the end of my warranty and figured it might be fun to toss in a Stage 1 tune on the GTI. I think that’s a thing.
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Mar 10, 2019 22:50
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Goapr.com
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Mar 10, 2019 23:27
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Previa_fun posted:I think my wife's averaging around 38mpg in hers. I haven't looked at it lately. Not terrible but it's nowhere near the mileage more serious hybrids can get. I want a ‘fun’ car now that I don’t need a functional car anymore. My daydream is of course to restore an old Porsche in my garage. Probably never going to happen though. My Fit gets around 42 mpg on the highway though so maybe not such a hot trade after all!!! I guess I should stick with my plan to put in new shocks/struts and lowering springs.
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Mar 10, 2019 23:57
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SeaGoatSupreme posted:The only reason I settled on a fiesta instead of a focus was the side skirts making the ride height look lower than it really is, the wife didn't like the idea of such a low car since once every five years ive got to drive her through 6" of snow to get to work.
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Mar 11, 2019 00:19
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Just got my Sachs 4 puck clutch installed and some BFI motor/tranny mounts. Now, it's time for a protune!
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Mar 11, 2019 00:48
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Goin full race car there :salute:
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Mar 11, 2019 00:51
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pr0craztinazn posted:US Fiestas have knee airbags on the driver's side. If yours doesn't, I'd be concerned. Well how about that. It's not on any of the documentation I have, and the stamp in the plastic saying it isn't in the same place. Instead of being printed almost on the door, it's on the very far back edge under the wheel. Had to climb in upside down to find it.
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Mar 11, 2019 04:32
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So pretty! 
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Mar 12, 2019 01:32
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Have you driven a unsprung puck clutch before? 
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Mar 12, 2019 01:37
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BlackMK4 posted:Have you driven a unsprung puck clutch before? You know, my installer asked me the same exact question last night when he was done and I was prepared for the absolute worst including it acting like an on/off and needing 5000lbs of clutch pedal pressure. But it was pretty comfortable, it was only maybe 20% stiffer and the engagement was pretty smooth. It definitely has a different engagement point that I'll have to get used to, but have absolutely no regrets. Even my installer was really surprised at how smooth it was.
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Mar 12, 2019 02:11
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BlackMK4 posted:Have you driven a unsprung puck clutch before? I learned my lesson (the hard way ) with a 6 puck sprung and a lightweight flywheel.
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Mar 12, 2019 02:13
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I'm just 100mi into a BFI stage 4 (6 puck sprung) clutch and lightweight flywheel and i don't seem to mind it. The engagement is strong and heavier but I do like how immediate it feels. It also has a pretty low engagement point which I also like. To each their own I guess but I know my wife is going to hate it. Eh ready for the hybrid turbo now though. p.s. There is clutch chatter but not what I expected from some of the reviews I read. I could see how it might not be enjoyed by everyone.
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Mar 12, 2019 22:20
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mrtrunks84 posted:I'm just 100mi into a BFI stage 4 (6 puck sprung) clutch and lightweight flywheel and i don't seem to mind it. The engagement is strong and heavier but I do like how immediate it feels. It also has a pretty low engagement point which I also like. To each their own I guess but I know my wife is going to hate it. Eh ready for the hybrid turbo now though. The chatter was so loud on decels on my DSM it sounded like the transmission was going to grenade. Engagement was on/off, but that might be more harsh on an AWD car too? It was an aluminum flywheel that was like 8-11lbs too, so it was a bad combination of parts. Glad yours is working for you.
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Mar 13, 2019 18:56
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This should help
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Mar 14, 2019 04:08
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I've got something like that coming from jamal soon too. Mmmmm.
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Mar 14, 2019 04:13
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BlackMK4 posted:I've got something like that coming from jamal soon too. Mmmmm. 
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Mar 14, 2019 04:44
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So I might be heading back to New England (NH/VT’ish) and I’m considering dropping the FIST to something that will fit the area. Before I get a 5.0 F150 (wife doesn’t think a Mustang GT is reasonable) what can y’all tell me about the WRX? I know we’re skipping out of hatch territory but I still want some heat in my daily. Edit: I know i could put snows on the Fiesta but I want to go faster so, yeah.
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Mar 14, 2019 08:22
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Golf R over WRX if all you’re looking for is AWD.
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Mar 14, 2019 20:03
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Quite A Tool posted:So I might be heading back to New England (NH/VT’ish) and I’m considering dropping the FIST to something that will fit the area. Before I get a 5.0 F150 (wife doesn’t think a Mustang GT is reasonable) what can y’all tell me about the WRX? I know we’re skipping out of hatch territory but I still want some heat in my daily. Get the F150. States have stopped fixing pot holes.
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Mar 14, 2019 23:39
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I have an FA WRX and while it's a fantastic daily, I kind of wish I had gotten something a bit more fun. It's great for what it is, but I got bored of it within 3 months in stock form. There's a reason why every Subrau is modded, they're kind of garbage from the factory. Get a Type R or Focus RS instead, IMO - that is unless you're willing to deal with preventative mods for a DI motor and at the very least get a pro-tune.
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Mar 14, 2019 23:42
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Elephanthead posted:Get the F150. States have stopped fixing pot holes. Can confirm, DC beltway pothole ate my passenger front tire today; I just put the summer wheels back on three days ago.
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Mar 15, 2019 00:13
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dk2m posted:I have an FA WRX and while it's a fantastic daily, I kind of wish I had gotten something a bit more fun. It's great for what it is, but I got bored of it within 3 months in stock form. There's a reason why every Subrau is modded, they're kind of garbage from the factory. RS will break your spine on NE potholes.
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Mar 15, 2019 00:26
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Elephanthead posted:Get the F150. States have stopped fixing pot holes. Pro-tip: your can put tires with additional sidewall on most cars, even performance variants, and have a far lower chance of wheel/suspension damage from potholes. You'll have a bit worse steering response, but still way better than any pickup or SUV. Yes, pickups usually have simpler suspension with more travel, but they're also carrying way more weight around all the time, so the suspension is taking a bigger hit with each bump.
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Mar 15, 2019 00:30
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For f150 money you could buy a car that isn't a piece of poo poo and put not poo poo tires on it
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Mar 15, 2019 00:34
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Honestly if I was buying a F150 I’d consider one of the EcoBoost models over the 5.0, unless you are going to supercharge it. I have a 2017 Focus RS and my dad just got a 2017 F150 FX4 with the 2.7 EcoBoost and it’s quicker than it has any right to be. There are guys running the 2.7 with bolt ons and e30 tunes that are putting down crazy power, like 380 hp and 450 lb/ft of torque. The 2018 and on have the option of the new 10 speed auto which can also be tuned. It’s basically a modern Lightning.
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Mar 15, 2019 02:03
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Counterpoint: SVT Raptor 
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Mar 15, 2019 04:27
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Any of you all mess with spray on hybrid ceramic wax? I grabbed a bottle and I'm thinking about doing the whole clay bar thing and using this afterward this weekend. I've read that it's a good idea to remove existing wax first, so I guess I'll need to go do that as well.
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Mar 15, 2019 18:49
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More 2018 Golf R's are starting to hit the used lots, is there any real reason to consider them over the 2017's outside of the fancy dash and facelift? The price difference is obviously not small.
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Mar 20, 2019 16:00
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Get the 3.5 F150. They are pretty quick and respond well to tuning. Then get a fun car. At least, that's the route I went after driving hot hatches for years.
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Mar 20, 2019 17:41
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joe944 posted:Get the 3.5 F150. They are pretty quick and respond well to tuning. Then get a fun car. I have a fun car. I don't need or want a massive loving truck. I want another hot hatch daily, preferably with AWD for going into the mountains in the winter. An F150 is not that.
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Mar 20, 2019 17:44
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joe944 posted:Get the 3.5 F150. They are pretty quick and respond well to tuning. Then get a fun car. Strangest suggestion in the hot hatch thread I've seen. 
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Mar 20, 2019 18:01
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Suburban Dad posted:Strangest suggestion in the hot hatch thread I've seen. They look pretty hot to me?  
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Mar 20, 2019 18:43
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I like how American trucks look like the average American. Fat.
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Mar 20, 2019 18:44
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The 2.7 ranger has some pep and is altogether too smooth for what it is. I'd heartily recommend one, having researched for thirty seconds and given one the beans during a test drive. It's also not too terribly big, I could easily whip it into a spot coming directly from my fiesta.
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Mar 20, 2019 18:47
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Suburban Dad posted:Strangest suggestion in the hot hatch thread I've seen. I was always anti-truck too. After getting one myself, though, I can appreciate the appeal. That was targeted at Quite a Tool, by the way, who had already mentioned looking at F150's.
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Mar 20, 2019 18:57
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joe944 posted:I was always anti-truck too. After getting one myself, though, I can appreciate the appeal. Ah ok, didn't see that. I had a silverado and now have a GTI.
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Mar 20, 2019 19:13
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Bank posted:They look pretty hot to me? The terrible car stuff thread is that-a-way
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Mar 21, 2019 01:08
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fknlo posted:I have a fun car. I don't need or want a massive loving truck. I want another hot hatch daily, preferably with AWD for going into the mountains in the winter. An F150 is not that. The Golf R will do this for you and you won't regret it. I still love mine to an unseemly degree.
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Mar 21, 2019 05:22
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If you want AWD in your hot hatch, your options are pretty much Focus RS, Golf R and WRX/STI.
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