Hey guys... I'm in the process of upgrading from a Stage 2 Mk6 GTI DSG into either a 7.5 GTI or 7.5 Golf R DSG. Seeing those 11 second Golf R 1/4 mile times is very appealing to me. But, of course, we don't always drive in a straight line. I like the fact that my current GTI feels relatively light. I believe a Golf R will be about 200 lbs heavier. My main gripe about my GTI is that, being an Mk6, I don't have a LSD. So on the 2-4 days/year that I'm on the track, it's not the best. I spin the inside front tires on the street all the time as well. I believe either 7.5 GTI or Golf R has LSDs. Maybe if the on track driving is more enjoyable with an LSD GTI or Golf R, I would do it more often.
My thoughts on the 7.5 GTI is that I would essentially get something very similar to what I have now (up until I modify it) but with an LSD, the Dynamic Chassis Control, great LED dual screens. My worry is that, what am I missing by not going with a Golf R aside from the 0 to 60 and 1/4 mile times? I will likely only mod this to a Stage 1+. With the GTI being lighter and more nimble, I am thinking that it would be faster than the Golf R on the track since acceleration from a standstill is not part of the equation. And possibly more fun in the street since I'm not doing 0 to 60 acceleration all the time.
My thoughts on the Golf R is that the additional 200 lbs may be very noticeable and I may have too much traction which will prevent me from hooning it/squeeling tires, etc. What's great is that this will be a better car for me during the new england winters. But admittedly, I didn't have much trouble with the GTI either. I will also likely only mod this to a Stage 1+. I am thinking that this car would be slower and less tossable on the track such that it would not be as much fun as the GTI on the track or on the street unless I'm doing 0 to 60.
Can anyone share their thoughts? And thanks in advance!
My thoughts on the 7.5 GTI is that I would essentially get something very similar to what I have now (up until I modify it) but with an LSD, the Dynamic Chassis Control, great LED dual screens. My worry is that, what am I missing by not going with a Golf R aside from the 0 to 60 and 1/4 mile times? I will likely only mod this to a Stage 1+. With the GTI being lighter and more nimble, I am thinking that it would be faster than the Golf R on the track since acceleration from a standstill is not part of the equation. And possibly more fun in the street since I'm not doing 0 to 60 acceleration all the time.
My thoughts on the Golf R is that the additional 200 lbs may be very noticeable and I may have too much traction which will prevent me from hooning it/squeeling tires, etc. What's great is that this will be a better car for me during the new england winters. But admittedly, I didn't have much trouble with the GTI either. I will also likely only mod this to a Stage 1+. I am thinking that this car would be slower and less tossable on the track such that it would not be as much fun as the GTI on the track or on the street unless I'm doing 0 to 60.
Can anyone share their thoughts? And thanks in advance!