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23rd Oct 11 at 10:54

quote:
Originally posted by Robin

quote:
Originally posted by 3CorsaMeal
tbh, 95% of people on the internet just repeat the sentences they want to hear.

Thats why so many products are highly rated now, who is going to pay £500 for coilovers, fit them, and they say they aren't very good.

Mine were a grand and they're crap.

Mine were £2700 and I think they are lacking in areas

Ben G

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23rd Oct 11 at 11:02

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Originally posted by Colin
What about a Golf MK4 R32???

didn't realise they were within my budget

they are fantastic cars. just done a quote on a random blue 52 plate one on ebay and it's came out as 1057 insurance which isn't bad.

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23rd Oct 11 at 11:02

my take on haldex (driven an R32 Golf)

Understeers like a pig in the dry when pushing on

a bit twitchy in snow (low profile summer tyres) when floored - sends a bit of power to the rear.

You hear a lot of folk bemoaning haldex on track cars. Understeer!

HALDEX seems to work the opposite way of Nissan's ATTESA. i.e 100% FWD till slip detected, then allowing upto 60/40 or 70/30 F/R or something.

Nissans system is 100% RWD till slip is detected (ON STRAIGHTS) then transfers upto 50/50 F/R

Having 4 driven wheels with power available is always going to be better if the front are just spinning! but having suitable tyres for the condition is always going to help FWD/RWD/4WD

PS - Haldex is not 4WD, its AWD isnt it? or is it the other way around

[Edited on 23-10-2011 by AK]

Ben G

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23rd Oct 11 at 11:14

hmmm as much as i love r32's, the fuel consumption seems worse than my focus was.

Daniel_Corsa

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23rd Oct 11 at 11:20

Change the Haldex ECU!

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Ben G

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23rd Oct 11 at 11:26

i bet after all this i'll end up with a clio 182 or something

not to say they are bad cars as i really like them but would prefer something a bit more grown up.

Colin

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23rd Oct 11 at 11:32

http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/3350548.htm

Ben G

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23rd Oct 11 at 11:34

wtf

thats one for chloe16v

Colin

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23rd Oct 11 at 11:44

Its a bit of a dog isnt it mate

adiohead

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23rd Oct 11 at 11:50

quote:
Originally posted by AK
Having 4 driven wheels with power available is always going to be better if the front are just spinning! but having suitable tyres for the condition is always going to help FWD/RWD/4WD

PS - Haldex is not 4WD, its AWD isnt it? or is it the other way around

Exactly!

Ps. Awd

big eck

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23rd Oct 11 at 12:34

quote:
Originally posted by Ben G
hmmm as much as i love r32's, the fuel consumption seems worse than my focus was.

It won't be buddy. I was worried when I bought the golf that the fuel consumption would be bad but was pleasently surprised it was better than my last 2 cars lol.

On a long run you can see 35+mpg easily and when caining it drops to the low 20's which is still bloody good for a 3.2V6.

SetH

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23rd Oct 11 at 14:19

you need weight over the rear axle.

x 2 HEFFERS in the boot imho.

stuartmitchell

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25th Oct 11 at 11:35

I think we need a bit of perspective here.

I dont think people buy the TT for all out performance, amazing handling or to take it on a track etc. If you want that theres plenty other cars you can get now for the same money, elise, s2k etc etc

I bought mine as it was a good all rounder. Quick, looked good, not bad on isurance, lots of toys, comfortable etc etc. i didnt even know what Haldex was till about a year ago

(had mine for 3 years)

I also didnt buy it thinking about driving in snow (although that was a Brucey Bonus when it did come)

The main problem with the TT is that there too much weight is over the front wheels and they put the engine so far forward it understeers horribly when damp.

If I really cared though I'd get the haldex controlled to send 70% of the power to the rear but alas. I dont.

stuartmitchell

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25th Oct 11 at 11:38

quote:
Originally posted by CorsaDave
I love it when someone shows their arse early then spends the rest of the thread desperately sticking to their point of view despite piles of evidence otherwise.

A 4wd TT will be far far better than a Puma in the snow if they are both on summer tyres. I live on a fairly steep side street and the only cars that can get up it in the snow (out of the people who live on it) are my S3 and a Hilux belonging to a lad that lives across. My Connect couldn't even get off the side of the road, I had to reverse it down to the bottom, likewise with my girlfriends sister's Corsa D. She got part way up and parked then couldn't get it out or reverse out so I pulled it out with the S3.

Back on-topic however I'd say best bet if you can is to test drive a few and have a read up on the specific forums, you'll get much more insight into potential problems and strengths/weaknesses of each model than you will listening to morons on here with an axe to grind. Top and bottom of it is though if you get a TT you'll have a well built, reliable good looking car with adequate performance that will still get you around if we have snow again this winter. In my opinion.

Well said mate. I dragged my mates transit out in mine in reverse

Corsa_Sport21

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25th Oct 11 at 12:31

Buy an MR2 imo. Just a 2.0 GT non turbo, UK car for cheaper insurance.

scoob

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25th Oct 11 at 13:21

ffs got me looking these are cheap now!!!!! i may have to chop the cdti in for one i miss the sound of a petrol turbo!!!!

Ben G

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25th Oct 11 at 13:21

see that one advertised, looks stunning on ch's and lowered.

scoob

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25th Oct 11 at 13:27

under 6k to bargin

Ben G

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25th Oct 11 at 13:27

hairdressers car according to the internet, even know my hairdresser drives a classic alfa and a gtv.

scoob

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25th Oct 11 at 13:31

id drive that wouldnt give a fuck what the internet thought.

mwg

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25th Oct 11 at 13:33

Looks nice but I bet it's totally impractical on a day to day basis due to how low it is.

Ben G

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25th Oct 11 at 13:36

raise it? will still look good.

Corsa_Sport21

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25th Oct 11 at 13:40

You should consider an MR2.

Its quite practical if you don't have kids. Or a dog.

Ben G

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25th Oct 11 at 13:40

not keen on mr2's tbh.

Corsa_Sport21

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25th Oct 11 at 13:44

Can you please explain in detail why not??

I always had you down as an MR2 type of guy.

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