Nero Mk 2 8 Posted January 30, 2017 Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 After a break of more years than I can remember. I took the plunge and bought an r32. Driving it home all I could think was. Hmmmmm I've missed this shit. !!!! VR6 Supercharged and Daverse 2 Link to post Share on other sites
RBPE 198 Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 No excuse! You leave the family expect the worst! Welcome back any way, although I still think the mk5's are dog ugly! Awesome ecu's though! VR6Pete 1 Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 Welcome back to the fold @Nero Mk 2 Cant beat that 6 cylinder sound ! Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 How do you find the 24v R32 compared to your old 12 asides from no doubt being a much smoother ride! Link to post Share on other sites
Nero Mk 2 8 Posted January 31, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 (edited) Well, as you know I had several vr6's in my previous tenure. The list is as follows. My original mystic blue. (Ended up Tony's drag whore) Then the Mk3 cabrio The black 5 door Then my grey one Then the Mk2 Then the grey one back. Its fair to say I've been around a few different versions. This is the first dsg box I've had. At the moment I'm still learning and have not clocked 100 miles yet. I'm still finding my ideal stop start points in heavy traffic, working out the weight shift on cornering and the 4wd system. It is smooth and the power feels more linear and lazy as compared to the pre pubescent urgency of the 12 valve. The sound isn't the same either. It's more grown ups and quieter. However, I like that because I'm now 10 years older also. So far so good. After I clock a few more miles I'll have more to say. Edited January 31, 2017 by Nero Mk 2 RBPE 1 Link to post Share on other sites
RBPE 198 Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 12 hours ago, Nero Mk 2 said: pre pubescent urgency of the 12 valve Lol. Link to post Share on other sites
Nero Mk 2 8 Posted February 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 Well that's the first weeks drive. First impressions are all good. I'm going the have new tyres fitted next week, although they look like they have enough tread the sidewalks look a touch perished and I'd rather not take the risk. One of my rear Callipers has lost some of its paint so all 4 will be off for a powder coat and a rebuild. Drive wise. It's like a go cart. It's really quite quick and smooth. I can feel a slight knock up the front end. Feels like a bush up front So will have to have a look into it. One peeve point is. When it's cold outside the exhaust steams up the back window !!! VR6Pete 1 Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 Glad you are enjoying it There is no doubt that it will drive really well. what is the tax like on the newer models? Link to post Share on other sites
Nero Mk 2 8 Posted February 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 High bracket mate. £515 a year VR6Pete 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Nero Mk 2 8 Posted February 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2017 Well 4 new tyres at the cost of £507. Immediately feels more planted. The tyres that were on were different on each corner, worn at different rates and one looked quite perished. I'm not sure if there is a difference or if it is perceived but I feel more confident in it. VR6Pete 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Nero Mk 2 8 Posted February 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2017 200 miles today and the car had a good leg stretch. There was a slight drone before tyres were changed which is gone. Car pulled well in all gears and I tried out the gas guzzling S mode on the auto box. Noticed a slight squeak on one of the brakes so will have a look and a copper slip up come next weekend. VR6Pete 1 Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted February 5, 2017 Report Share Posted February 5, 2017 Smiles per gallon Link to post Share on other sites
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The Monk 50 Posted April 11, 2017 Report Share Posted April 11, 2017 (edited) I didn't realise you'd gone through quite a few more VR6s Chris. Very jealous of the R32 matey. Oh yeah, "holy thread revival batman!". Edited April 11, 2017 by The Monk Link to post Share on other sites
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