looking at a G3

SpydiR · 12-07-2002, 06:28 AM

I'm looking at getting a G3 pretty soon here. Just curious what you can do performance-wise to a golf, what kind of numbers are we talking? Keep in mind that I'm 18, and while I do have a job, I'm still poor lol. I've seen what kind of exterior and interior customization you can do, and I'm pretty impressed. Just curious if I can get a little 'go' to back the 'show' :]. Any input is greatly appreciated

Thanks in advance,
-SpydiR

Deakins · 12-07-2002, 05:39 PM

Are you looking at a VR6 or 2.0?

SpydiR · 12-07-2002, 06:11 PM

I don't know. I've looked at both, and heard some mixed feelings. basically, I want whichever I can do the most to for the least amount of money [read: I'm cheap]. lol which is better in your opinion?why?

Deakins · 12-07-2002, 07:38 PM

The VR6 is a greater engine, but everything about it is expencive, gas, insurance, maintnace, modifying.
If money matters, get a 2.0. They are cheaper, and it handles better.
The VR6 wil preform better straight ahead, but it is also very front heavy, giving it understeer isues.

SpydiR · 12-07-2002, 10:58 PM

cool, the 2.0 sounds like the way to go. now that I know what I'm looking at, I can do a little more in-depth research. what kind of numbers can you pull out of a 2.0? 0-60, quarter mile, whatever. oh, and about how much cash would it take to get a stock G3 there?

Deakins · 12-08-2002, 06:27 AM

If I was modding a 2.0, my first step would be a suspension upgrade. Then a TT exhaust, and eventually a chip/cam combo, either TT/TT or GIAC/TT.

This will probably give you a high 15 second 1/4 mile run. (I don't really care about dragracing.)

And the price, $1400 + $car.

SpydiR · 12-08-2002, 07:08 AM

I can do that. I've seen a few turbo and supercharger kits floating around the net. basically I'm looking for a car I can keep around a while and sink some money into. not necessarily wanting to go the Honda/Mitsubishi route, the Golf's styling caught my eye. just as long as I can give my civic and mustang friends something to raise an eyebrow at, I'll be happy

. only problem now is finding a 95 3 door around the Houston area. oh, and paying my parents off for the POS grand am I'm driving now

D[X]P · 01-31-2003, 08:16 PM

whats the difference from a golf and that gti or watever u mentioned before?

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO GET YOUR CAR LOWERED?

Deakins · 02-01-2003, 06:04 AM

The GTi is nothing more then a trim level for the Golf.
As for lowering, everything from $0 - $1500.

D[X]P · 02-01-2003, 11:07 AM

1.5 k to get your car lowered??

i tought it was more like .5 k...

if u were to bust a gti,how much would u lover it?

Deakins · 02-01-2003, 11:29 AM

~$1500 for a set of nice coilovers.
You can springs and shocks for ~$500.

D[X]P · 02-01-2003, 11:48 AM

wait,so what happens when someone ''lowers'' your car?
dont they just make the sprims more loose? or the put some shocks in? wat happens?

Deakins · 02-01-2003, 12:26 PM

No, they replace the stock springs and shocks with new ones.

Genesis2 · 02-01-2003, 12:31 PM

I don't think it would look cool to lower a golf

D[X]P · 02-01-2003, 01:33 PM

i think it looks cool,but not lowered to the ground,only a few inches

id like a gti black color black interior black rims and tinted windows

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