I've been wanting to see a race like this for a while. And now I finally got the chance.
So I just passed my break in point on the new STI. So my roommate and I ran my Stage 2 GTI against the STI. We did 5-6 runs but only 2 turned out flawlessly due to the others missing gears on both our ends(fucking rookies, right?).
First run was from a stop to 100mph. Yes we know, the STI is superior with the AWD. But this car is stock and doesn't have launch control. So I did a 4k launch, and so did the GTI(well 3k-4k range) the STI jumps ahead by half a car in 1st. By the end of 2nd I was a full car ahead. Tapped 100 and probably 2-2.5 cars ahead.
Second good run was 20-100mph. Both cars got going really equal. 2nd hits and the GTI gets a little wheel spin. Mid 3rd in the STI and I'm only a car length ahead. I hit 4th and started to creep but maybe only 1-1.5 cars ahead of the GTI by 100mph. I was still pulling.
I was really impressed with the GTI. Although I love my STI, the GTI does feel faster. I'm sure a S2+ GTI vs stock STI would be neck and neck at a roll. It was fun because about half way through 3rd it's a really good race. People are always saying how this would turn out. Well here are some first hand experiences. Enjoy
So I just passed my break in point on the new STI. So my roommate and I ran my Stage 2 GTI against the STI. We did 5-6 runs but only 2 turned out flawlessly due to the others missing gears on both our ends(fucking rookies, right?).
First run was from a stop to 100mph. Yes we know, the STI is superior with the AWD. But this car is stock and doesn't have launch control. So I did a 4k launch, and so did the GTI(well 3k-4k range) the STI jumps ahead by half a car in 1st. By the end of 2nd I was a full car ahead. Tapped 100 and probably 2-2.5 cars ahead.
Second good run was 20-100mph. Both cars got going really equal. 2nd hits and the GTI gets a little wheel spin. Mid 3rd in the STI and I'm only a car length ahead. I hit 4th and started to creep but maybe only 1-1.5 cars ahead of the GTI by 100mph. I was still pulling.
I was really impressed with the GTI. Although I love my STI, the GTI does feel faster. I'm sure a S2+ GTI vs stock STI would be neck and neck at a roll. It was fun because about half way through 3rd it's a really good race. People are always saying how this would turn out. Well here are some first hand experiences. Enjoy