southpawboston
Drag Racing Champion
- Location
- Somerville, MA
I don't believe the Alltrack has paddle shifters, could be wqrong
All MK7 Golfs with either auto or DSG have paddle shifters.
I don't believe the Alltrack has paddle shifters, could be wqrong
I have an Alltrack and my wife has a GTI, both DSG. Her car is bone stock, mine has a JB4 on 91, plus GTI/R suspension, and 14lb wheels.
I'm gonna go against the grain here: The JB4 Alltrack is NOWHERE NEAR our GTI, even if the GTI is loaded up with passengers to get closer in weight. I worked with George on a map 6. Maybe it's a fuel limitation, I don't know. The JB4 doesn't do anything below 3k and you mostly drive around below this level. I just don't feel the low end snap of the GTI, or even the change in velocity on the freeway. The GTI is just a much more fun car to fling around, even after all my work. I do love my Alltrack, but I would love it more if the wife didn't buy herself a GTI that I constantly compare to.
I have considering going to a flash to get early spool, but I will probably just jump to an IS20 and not mess around. I will probably do a tune then, because I can't pass smog with a bunch of wires hi-jacking the sensors, and I'm not sure the 1.8 will run properly with an IS20 unless you lower the early boost.
Aside from power I do love everything else about the car. It is an ideal size for me, kinda rare, kinda weird; unlimited potential.
Finally made up my mind and decided to go with the IS20. My Alltrack has 41k miles and will slip now if accelerating on the highway in sixth gear from less than 60mph. I ordered a Southbend Stage 3 daily.
Bought a new IS20 for 600, used APR downpipe for 525 and a new IE intercooler for 900. I’ll have it all installed in a month or so, the big thing left is the ride quality. I am on stock suspension except 034 swaybar. I really do NOT want to lower, I live in Maine and the ride height is great compared to my JSW TDI. I would welcome suggestions that do NOT include spacers.....why oh why doesn’t a manufacturer make a coilover setup with a 1.5” lift??
Finally made up my mind and decided to go with the IS20. My Alltrack has 41k miles and will slip now if accelerating on the highway in sixth gear from less than 60mph. I ordered a Southbend Stage 3 daily.
Bought a new IS20 for 600, used APR downpipe for 525 and a new IE intercooler for 900. I’ll have it all installed in a month or so, the big thing left is the ride quality. I am on stock suspension except 034 swaybar. I really do NOT want to lower, I live in Maine and the ride height is great compared to my JSW TDI. I would welcome suggestions that do NOT include spacers.....why oh why doesn’t a manufacturer make a coilover setup with a 1.5” lift??
I noticed much better stability with 034 bar, rear of car feels more planted. Putting the RSB on will really magnify your tire shortcomings. The suspension now feels like it works much better, once I put my Firestone Firehawk on with the light Motegi wheel it made on ramps etc much more fun. The car previously rolled so much that you had to brace yourself against the door!
I just put my studded Hakkepellita 9 snows on this morning so the cornering hi jinks are over till spring. Supposed to be 19’ on Monday morning, 6-9” of snow up North of me tonight.......winter is here, snow tires till end of March usually.
I tried one out on the but it couldn't get it secured. Does the alltrack seltbelt lock at the buckle when yanked tight like on the GTI?I just installed a CG Lock.(
I have an Alltrack... and 14lb wheels.
I tried one out on the but it couldn't get it secured. Does the alltrack seltbelt lock at the buckle when yanked tight like on the GTI?
Very nicely done, that's RPF1 territory
The utility of an Outback, the power of a WRX with just a flash. Available manual transmission. The automatic is exceptional also.Having gone thru this winter with my Alltrack I’m loving it all the more. Running studded Hakkepellita tires on the factory 17” wheels. Car pulls through the gears like a freight train, super in snow up to 6-8” deep. I am seriously considering the MSS spring kit in conjunction with my BES spacers. I really do NOT want to lose ride height!
After reading this thread the ALLTRACK may be a consideration.
Sure sounds interesting and having AWD is a big plus here in the frozen north.