GNBRETT
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Can't wait to see the result.
Can't wait to see the result.
Just curious, could you swap into a gti or base Golf since you're moving over almost everything or are the differences with the R too big to make it work.
So from the video I took it that the rs3 has a stronger haldex And dif than the r. Is this correct ? The video was saying that it's a direct swap onto our cradle. This is very interesting to me......
That’s what I took from it as well. So if they Haldex shits the bed, look for an RS3 unit. Got it.So from the video I took it that the rs3 has a stronger haldex And dif than the r. Is this correct ? The video was saying that it's a direct swap onto our cradle. This is very interesting to me......
Other than what they are doing to the golf R you would need to mod the trunk floor on a FWD golf to fit the AWD subframe, the wagons all have room for AWD I think.Can't wait to see the result.
Just curious, could you swap into a gti or base Golf since you're moving over almost everything or are the differences with the R too big to make it work.
If I remember correctly it may not be a direct swap. Although I can't remember where I read that. I'm sure this series will show this if that's true.That’s what I took from it as well. So if they Haldex shits the bed, look for an RS3 unit. Got it.
I would expect there to be different maps for how much interaction there is considering the power differences.If I remember correctly it may not be a direct swap. Although I can't remember where I read that. I'm sure this series will show this if that's true.
Funny thing is I went to a few shops before I decided on Innovative Motorsports and ALL of them except Innovative told me to sell the R and buy an RS3. I originally didnt want to do that and was just gonna build the R motor. Innovative was great I must admit. He was willing to do whatever I wanted and wasnt hating on the R lol. Personally I dont care for the RS3. I think it looks like an A3. Its boring to me. I LOVE the MK7. IDN why I just love the VW thing. I think once u own one its like being in a Cult lol and cant get out lol.Can't wait to see the result.
Just curious, could you swap into a gti or base Golf since you're moving over almost everything or are the differences with the R too big to make it work.
It's different but I would be more impressed if they got that same kind of horsepower from the original engine and not a swap.
Yes, I'm fully aware of the power capability for both platforms and what it takes to get it there. This isn't my first rodeo. You can get the R and GTI over 650 whp; built block with a big enough turbo and supporting mods will do it for you.Well, the Golf R when fully built is around 650 whp for most. Im sure a few have made a little more but ur at the ceiling there and running it on the edge.
The RS3 platform can make 1300 whp and be turned down to 800 and live forever. Trust me bro if the R had the ability I wouldnt be wasting my money swapping it cause its really expensive! Just two different animals!