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MK7 Confessions
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Acadia18
Autocross Champion
- Location
- The Greater Boston Metropolitan Area
- Car(s)
- 2019 Golf R
Current confession: I'm not sure the hybrid turbo life is for me, and am considering a 2020 GLI Autobahn.
The car with this much power is an absolute blast to drive. When you do those 60 - 130 pulls, it's incredible, no doubt about that. Knowing you have the power to go "Peace tf out, yo!" to just about anybody on the highway is a good feeling to have.
But combine the fact that 1) I hardly ever use that power (which I've admitted before, that this turbo is a complete waste on me), and 2) I don't think I want to be constantly worrying about something. When you go down this path, you to accept that things will pop up. Started down it, fueling issues popped up. Sorted that out. Just going down an onramp the other day, EPC and limp mode for overboost pop up. Aight, fine. Knowing that these things happen is something I though I was ok with, but actually going through it now, I'm not sure I am.
I'm a sucker for features and technology (as well as somewhat reasonable power). I had thought about an S3, but getting one that would check the boxes I want, would be $40k - $45k. Which is more than I really feel like spending on a car. A 2020 GLI Autobahn is a nice compromise around the $30k mark. Toss a JB4 on there to avoid flashing the car, and I think that'd be fine. People always say "Yeah, you're fine until you want more!", except I've done down that path. I started with a JB4 on my GTI, it lasted a month before I flashed it. And now I know where that path leads...
Hell though. For all I know, I could go test drive one and go "This is boring as shit to drive." and realize I appreciate my car more than I thought lol.
The car with this much power is an absolute blast to drive. When you do those 60 - 130 pulls, it's incredible, no doubt about that. Knowing you have the power to go "Peace tf out, yo!" to just about anybody on the highway is a good feeling to have.
But combine the fact that 1) I hardly ever use that power (which I've admitted before, that this turbo is a complete waste on me), and 2) I don't think I want to be constantly worrying about something. When you go down this path, you to accept that things will pop up. Started down it, fueling issues popped up. Sorted that out. Just going down an onramp the other day, EPC and limp mode for overboost pop up. Aight, fine. Knowing that these things happen is something I though I was ok with, but actually going through it now, I'm not sure I am.
I'm a sucker for features and technology (as well as somewhat reasonable power). I had thought about an S3, but getting one that would check the boxes I want, would be $40k - $45k. Which is more than I really feel like spending on a car. A 2020 GLI Autobahn is a nice compromise around the $30k mark. Toss a JB4 on there to avoid flashing the car, and I think that'd be fine. People always say "Yeah, you're fine until you want more!", except I've done down that path. I started with a JB4 on my GTI, it lasted a month before I flashed it. And now I know where that path leads...
Hell though. For all I know, I could go test drive one and go "This is boring as shit to drive." and realize I appreciate my car more than I thought lol.
JC_451
Autocross Champion
- Location
- NJ, one of the nice parts.
- Car(s)
- 2017 GTI Sport
Gonna Riceburner it after all that?
mrmatto
Autocross Champion
- Location
- Jacksonville, FL
- Car(s)
- 2024 GTI DSG
Hey, I always say: "You never know how far is far enough until you go too far."
Acadia18
Autocross Champion
- Location
- The Greater Boston Metropolitan Area
- Car(s)
- 2019 Golf R
Lotta factors at play. But the thought is in my head.
I'd be sad to lose my clout though
Acadia18
Autocross Champion
- Location
- The Greater Boston Metropolitan Area
- Car(s)
- 2019 Golf R
And that's just it. Like, don't get me wrong. The power is amazing. But my car hardly ever sees above 85 - 90mph, where this thing really starts to shine. I have a buddy who lives his life with the motto "A hundred a day keeps the doctor away". And he means it. It'd be a perfect setup for him. Me, not so much.
JC_451
Autocross Champion
- Location
- NJ, one of the nice parts.
- Car(s)
- 2017 GTI Sport
You still got to the summit through your own effort tho. Can't take that away from you no matter what happens.Lotta factors at play. But the thought is in my head.
I'd be sad to lose my clout though
In a FWD car, I think 300hp is about perfect. Do stage 1, IC to keep it consistent. Good tires, RSB and you've got a fantastic car that will demolish every on ramp and back road you can throw at it.
We've all been down the path where go a bridge too far modding, so I get it, but my opinion is get an R and DSG if your going to play with hybrid turbos. I think it's just wasted on a GTI on the street, because to use that power, you're risking jail. At least with an R you can launch the car up to reasonably speeds and back off to get your thrills. 60 - 130 will get you 12 months suspended license. Ask me how I know.
We've all been down the path where go a bridge too far modding, so I get it, but my opinion is get an R and DSG if your going to play with hybrid turbos. I think it's just wasted on a GTI on the street, because to use that power, you're risking jail. At least with an R you can launch the car up to reasonably speeds and back off to get your thrills. 60 - 130 will get you 12 months suspended license. Ask me how I know.
Acadia18
Autocross Champion
- Location
- The Greater Boston Metropolitan Area
- Car(s)
- 2019 Golf R
My wife and I originally planned for two kids. Got married, and that was always how it was going to be. Thought that's what I wanted.
Had one, and said "Nope, I am 100% good with one. Will never want a second."
I thought I knew what I wanted until it was there. Same thing. I thought I'd be ok knowing these little things can pop up at any time with something so heavily modified. It's just something you accept when doing it. But now living it, I don't know if I am...
kyLman
Go Kart Champion
- Location
- Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Car(s)
- 2015 Golf
I used to say that when I rode crotch rockets daily. I'm enjoying caged life now though.
I loved crotch rockets until I passed a dude slowing with his right turn signal on. Psych, he meant left.
I still have screws and plates in my leg and a nasty scar.
That's when I got into cars.
TMI dude.
kyLman
Go Kart Champion
- Location
- Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Car(s)
- 2015 Golf
Yikes, glad it all worked out though. When I was younger, it was alot easier to stare death in the face everyday and narrowly miss it. Now, I piss myself everytime. I'll get a track dedicated bike in a year or two - luckily we have two nice tracks within 1-2 hours close to me: Grattan Raceway and GingerMan.
TMI dude.
He belongs in this thread.
https://www.golfmk7.com/forums/inde...they-are-pooping.388617/page-122#post-7754636