I found the GTi a bit more fun to drive than my wife's Audi S3 with MAG ride, specifically in the turns under w.o.t.. IMO it's just my opinion versus everyone else's but i found the GTi's approx. 500 lb. lighter curb weight difference so much more rewarding in the turns than having the haldex AWD drivetrain and that IS38 acceleration. She has a CTS 3.5"dp with a high flow cat (stock tune) vs. my catless 3" Circuit Werks TBE that tapers to a 2.25" axle-back with stock tune.
No doubt her car is quicker in the straights, however, my GTi feels quicker in the turns versus her car. To also clarify my opinions versus her car is that she runs firehawks indy 500s versus and my car runs dws06. IMO her indy 500s should provide more grip (when warm) versus the DWS06 tires. Then again, it's only my opinion versus other people's experiences and thoughts.
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