The Off-Topic Chat Thread

[DAS_STIG]

sure VW can make a golf RS... but who is going to pay upwards of 45-50k for a golf?

 

[grambles423]

sure VW can make a golf RS... but who is going to pay upwards of 45-50k for a golf?

Only really really dedicated enthusiasts.

 

[DAS_STIG]

Only really really dedicated enthusiasts.

and only a handful of those will have enough funds for it.

 

[TDR-380]

Only really really dedicated enthusiasts.

I hear that - the Golf R is the upper limit to what I'm willing to pay.

 

[grambles423]

Its always a great IDEA.....but when put into practice and slap a little reality in there...there's much better money that could be spent.

However, 2.5T + Stage 3 on a Golf R platform would not only be NUTS, but would require some serious stability mods.

 

[DAS_STIG]

Its always a great IDEA.....but when put into practice and slap a little reality in there...there's much better money that could be spent.

However, 2.5T + Stage 3 on a Golf R platform would not only be NUTS, but would require some serious stability mods.

if you want that on a golf R platform, just get the TT-RS. it is basically the same platform with all those extra stability mods already thrown in. plus better weight distribution with the use of aluminum.

 

[grambles423]

if you want that on a golf R platform, just get the TT-RS. it is basically the same platform with all those extra stability mods already thrown in. plus better weight distribution with the use of aluminum.

Exactly. There are much better components that make it up. Plus, I like the look of it better

 

[DAS_STIG]

grambles random question: you ever look into building a locost (lotus 7)?

 

[grambles423]

grambles random question: you ever look into building a locost (lotus 7)?

Not really. Sounds enticing though....

 

[DAS_STIG]

indeed... been thinking about it as a winter project... all summer lol.

 

[grambles423]

indeed... been thinking about it as a winter project... all summer lol.

Hahah nice. How much do those things run?

 

[DAS_STIG]

whatever you want it to run. it's a build yourself, but you'll need a RWD donor. figure $1000 for a wrecked donor car, $500 for a decent welder... i think another $1000 for metal other bits and pieces. probably $2500 is my guesstimate for a decent build.

 

[grambles423]

whatever you want it to run. it's a build yourself, but you'll need a RWD donor. figure $1000 for a wrecked donor car, $500 for a decent welder... i think another $1000 for metal other bits and pieces. probably $2500 is my guesstimate for a decent build.

I took a look into it, its looks like a fun build!

 

[GTI2007]

if you want that on a golf R platform, just get the TT-RS. it is basically the same platform with all those extra stability mods already thrown in. plus better weight distribution with the use of aluminum.

Too bad that Audi wants 10k more for it then

 

[DAS_STIG]

Too bad that Audi wants 10k more for it then

and you think swapping a 2.5T drivetrain into the Golf R is cheap? not to talk about converting half the car to aluminum components... or upgrading all the suspension bits...