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just had a Jetta VR6 trying to race me. What a joke.

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Old 01-28-2002, 07:07 PM
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Default just had a Jetta VR6 trying to race me. What a joke.

The guy wouldn't give up, everytime I put a '100' carlengths on him, he would try again and fly by at ridiculous speeds (I was holding back at 80mph in a 55 when he flew by). Next light I just rocketed off to see him disappear in my rearview mirror, but a minute later he came flying by again at stupid speeds. Why are they even trying????
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Default That's funny, I get VWs circle me all the time, giving me a thumbs up!

I've always had complimentary interactions with VDubs. I guess the S4 is like the Big cousin of all VWs =)
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I guess it depends on who is driving, he almost lost it in one turn, that's when I decided to stop.
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it's the hondas that look at me funny
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Default you won't be rocketing if one of them has a supercharger or worse, a turbo

As I have both, I can tell you that even though the S4 is "faster" in stop light grand prix matches, it is more fun to drive the VR6. It's light and nimble compared to the pig the S4 is. It's just too bad that the VW is FWD.
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Default Do you have any more impressions of you Tip chip and X-chip?

Have you driven it at high speeds (over 110mph) to see if there is any gear hunting?
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Default Raced one with downpipes, chip and catback, was even, no pulling on him or losing grnd to 120.

He was cool too.
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No, a joke would be: A jetta VR6 rides into a bar on a donkey...
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I didn't notice any gear hunting yet, but I have not driven it over 100mph yet.
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Default The VR6 is more fun than the S4? I have had 2 VR6 GTIs and they are

fun to mod and flog, but nowhere near as much fun as the S4. Maybe thats because they are nowhere near the car the S is. Now the Dahlbach GTI would be another story But I bet it is still a rattle trap like all Vdubs become after 30K or so.


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