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Old 03-30-2019, 09:37 AM   #776
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I'm holding out hope Guess we'll see next year?
It is pretty much confirmed. Two versions, 228-268 hp range. I believe the latter is IS38 based. They are keeping EA888 gen 3 with minor tweaks for MK8. Manual and 7 DSG. We should see official photos and specs soon enough. GTI performance spec or whatever you want to call it is the one with 268 hp. Same engine as the Arteon. Can anyone confirm that this EA888 in the Arteon has the IS38 ?
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Old 03-30-2019, 12:11 PM   #777
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If DSG I'd go for the S3.
The Golf R has way better seats, interior space, cargo space, and interior quality than the S3. Its also $10k less.

If you want a "better Golf 4" that would be an Audi TTS. Less weight, super nice interior, great seats, weighs less, has front camber adjustment and wider wheels/tires too.
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Old 03-30-2019, 04:42 PM   #778
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The Golf R has way better seats, interior space, cargo space, and interior quality than the S3. Its also $10k less.

If you want a "better Golf 4" that would be an Audi TTS. Less weight, super nice interior, great seats, weighs less, has front camber adjustment and wider wheels/tires too.
biggest difference to me was the suspension. the s3 magnetic shocks just ride like garbage, even on comfort. i prefer the s3 styling, but everything else is better on the golf r.
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Old 03-30-2019, 05:07 PM   #779
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The Golf R has way better seats, interior space, cargo space, and interior quality than the S3. Its also $10k less.

If you want a "better Golf 4" that would be an Audi TTS. Less weight, super nice interior, great seats, weighs less, has front camber adjustment and wider wheels/tires too.
I don't care about cargo space or price difference, but hummmm.. I thought the S3's interior was about as nice as my Golf-R's when my buddy let me drive his.. was the top trim one, Prestige I think it was called.

But I would not purposefully buy another AT car for me, so I'll be driving my Golf-R for a while.. My next car will be the next gen STI.
Will probably get a Forester between now and my next STI for my wife and I to share when we go to these rough-ish areas for lunch and dinner.
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Old 03-30-2019, 05:22 PM   #780
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For $57k I'd just go with the RS3. Seats engine everything an upgrade.
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Old 03-30-2019, 06:01 PM   #781
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Any reason you’re moving on? I’m thinking an MK8 R is my future when they drop. Curious what your thoughts are on the MK7 R.
LOVED the car, Never drove it. I got all the 3D scans and data points i needed off the car. Now its time to sell.
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Old 03-30-2019, 06:01 PM   #782
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Old 03-31-2019, 08:58 AM   #783
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LOVED the car, Never drove it. I got all the 3D scans and data points i needed off the car. Now its time to sell.

Sweet, can’t wait for the overpriced garbage short-shifter for my R.
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Old 03-31-2019, 09:10 AM   #784
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Will probably get a Forester between now and my next STI for my wife and I to share when we go to these rough-ish areas for lunch and dinner.
biker bars?
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Old 03-31-2019, 12:55 PM   #785
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Trade maybe? 50% serious
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Old 03-31-2019, 01:21 PM   #786
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Sweet, can't wait for the overpriced garbage short-shifter for my R.
I loved the Kartboy short shifter on my STI. Maybe the best or 2nd best short shifter I've ever installed.
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Old 03-31-2019, 10:02 PM   #787
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I loved the Kartboy short shifter on my STI. Maybe the best or 2nd best short shifter I've ever installed.

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Old 03-31-2019, 10:27 PM   #788
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Yeah, that and inner city. Some areas are pretty rough..
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Old 03-31-2019, 10:35 PM   #789
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For $57k I’d just go with the RS3. Seats engine everything an upgrade.
The problem with most audis is that the ones with few options are next to impossible to find. Dealers always order them loaded up so that $57k car ends up being $65k.
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I'll say that it kind of concerns me that an aftermarket supplier buys a car, 3D scans their car, then just sells it. On the flip side, the number of APR engineers and owners who drive MQB chassis cars gives me more confidence that they're testing, use, and stand behind their own products. Sure, there's lots of complaints out there, but there's always issues and people vocalize complaints way more than compliments.

When I've bought aftermarket parts from aftermarket manufacturers who aren't enthusiasts of the cars that they sell parts for, **** doesn't work well. Parts don't line up be cause they only tested one car instead of seeing what tolerances exist. They also don't have the car to keep making tweaks as they receive feedback. They're just not engaged. They're there for the profit and that's about it.

I'll stick to manufacturers who are more committed to the chassis...
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Old 04-01-2019, 11:47 AM   #793
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Old 04-02-2019, 01:59 PM   #794
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I'll say that it kind of concerns me that an aftermarket supplier buys a car, 3D scans their car, then just sells it. On the flip side, the number of APR engineers and owners who drive MQB chassis cars gives me more confidence that they're testing, use, and stand behind their own products. Sure, there's lots of complaints out there, but there's always issues and people vocalize complaints way more than compliments.

When I've bought aftermarket parts from aftermarket manufacturers who aren't enthusiasts of the cars that they sell parts for, **** doesn't work well. Parts don't line up be cause they only tested one car instead of seeing what tolerances exist. They also don't have the car to keep making tweaks as they receive feedback. They're just not engaged. They're there for the profit and that's about it.

I'll stick to manufacturers who are more committed to the chassis...
Eh. I have enough customers and friends to send out samples. It's usually what ive done for the past 20 years in business. I dont borrow customers cars like a lot of shops do for first article prototypes. I bought the car outright, had it for about a year and now ive gotten what i needed out of it. I've had a ton of people come by and check it out. My gut says it should be sold within the next week or two. With the money back, some new machinery will fill that spot for new products..
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any plans on dsg paddles?
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Eh. I have enough customers and friends to send out samples. It's usually what ive done for the past 20 years in business. I dont borrow customers cars like a lot of shops do for first article prototypes. I bought the car outright, had it for about a year and now ive gotten what i needed out of it. I've had a ton of people come by and check it out. My gut says it should be sold within the next week or two. With the money back, some new machinery will fill that spot for new products..
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And that's fine. That's a business choice. I am personally just more likely to spend money on a company that is more dedicated to the platform... I would hope to see more than just a half a year of R&D on aftermarket parts. Then again, the only part I see so far is endlinks, so probably not a lot more R&D necessary there... But if you get further into engine mounts, short shifters, etc. I'd expect to see some more miles put on a prototype car. I don't like being the guinea pig when I'm spending money...
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finally got some good use out of the hatch. first time i hauled something in it that wouldnt fit in my old wrx.

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