What vehicle will be a worthy replacement for your sedan when it is time?
#3241
Registered Member
That's good to know! Also, I can see why a G sedan driver would move on to a Golf R as well. Nice to see that you have one, too!
#3242
Golf R FYI:
The AWD (Haldex) oil should be replaced every 20,000 miles and the filter replaced every 40,000 miles.
Nice DIY: https://www.vwvortex.com/threads/mk7...e-diy.8908177/
The AWD (Haldex) oil should be replaced every 20,000 miles and the filter replaced every 40,000 miles.
Nice DIY: https://www.vwvortex.com/threads/mk7...e-diy.8908177/
#3243
Registered Member
Golf R FYI:
The AWD (Haldex) oil should be replaced every 20,000 miles and the filter replaced every 40,000 miles.
Nice DIY: https://www.vwvortex.com/threads/mk7...e-diy.8908177/
The AWD (Haldex) oil should be replaced every 20,000 miles and the filter replaced every 40,000 miles.
Nice DIY: https://www.vwvortex.com/threads/mk7...e-diy.8908177/
I’m hoping mine will be as trouble free-ish as the G37 was, but I think that’s asking a lot from a German vehicle.
So far, the only thing I can see driving me crazy over time will be this clutch. I’ve done the little mods to improve the feel, but I think I’ll be getting the Sachs SRE clutch next year.
#3244
It's not just the release, how is she going to open/close the passenger side door from the rear seat? IDK, maybe if the inside handle is far enough back she could manipulate it while the seat is slid forward, at least to open it, but what is she going to grab to close it with
#3245
By today's standards, the G37 isn't very complex. Port fuel injection, variable cam timing, even the VVEL system is quite basic using electric motors, rockers and shafts.
The Golf R is much more complicated. It ha a dual fuel system (direct AND port injection), turbocharged, 3 drive chains (cams, oil pump & balance shafts)
The water pump is located at the back of the engine and is driven by a belt, that is driven from the balance shaft, that is driven via chain from the crankshaft.
If anyone wants more technical details, here is a great document by VW: https://www.carworklog.com/stuff/SSP...eration%29.pdf
Last edited by SonicVQ; 11-26-2020 at 05:36 PM.
#3246
Registered Member
Might be picking up a 2018 Ford Escape Titanium in August. My mom has one as a lease that's going back, but the buyout is ~$7000 less than market price for it so even though it's not something super interesting, it might make some sense.
#3247
Registered Member
Originally Posted by SonicVQ
I think you might be right about that...
By today's standards, the G37 isn't very complex. Port fuel injection, variable cam timing, even the VVEL system is quite basic using electric motors, rockers and shafts.
The Golf R is much more complicated. It ha a dual fuel system (direct AND port injection), turbocharged, 3 drive chains (cams, oil pump & balance shafts)
The water pump is located at the back of the engine and is driven by a belt, that is driven from the balance shaft, that is driven via chain from the crankshaft.
If anyone wants more technical details, here is a great document by VW: https://www.carworklog.com/stuff/SSP...eration%29.pdf
By today's standards, the G37 isn't very complex. Port fuel injection, variable cam timing, even the VVEL system is quite basic using electric motors, rockers and shafts.
The Golf R is much more complicated. It ha a dual fuel system (direct AND port injection), turbocharged, 3 drive chains (cams, oil pump & balance shafts)
The water pump is located at the back of the engine and is driven by a belt, that is driven from the balance shaft, that is driven via chain from the crankshaft.
If anyone wants more technical details, here is a great document by VW: https://www.carworklog.com/stuff/SSP...eration%29.pdf
#3251
Registered Member
#3252
I am really staring to get interested in the Mazda 3 AWD Turbo with 310 (87 octane) / 320 (93 octane) foot-lbs torque in a 3400 lb car.
Car and Driver just tested it: 0-60 in 5.6 and 1/4 mile in 14.1 @ 99 MPH:
https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews...y-the-numbers/
All for about $35,000!
The only downside (for now) is there is no manual transmission
Car and Driver just tested it: 0-60 in 5.6 and 1/4 mile in 14.1 @ 99 MPH:
https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews...y-the-numbers/
All for about $35,000!
The only downside (for now) is there is no manual transmission
Last edited by SonicVQ; 12-02-2020 at 07:59 AM.
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#3253
I am really staring to get interested in the Mazda 3 AWD Turbo with 310 (87 octane) / 320 (93 octane) foot-lbs torque in a 3400 lb car.
Car and Driver just tested it: 0-60 in 5.6 and 1/4 mile in 14.1 @ 99 MPH:
https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews...y-the-numbers/
All for about $35,000!
The only downside (for now) is there is no automatic transmission
Car and Driver just tested it: 0-60 in 5.6 and 1/4 mile in 14.1 @ 99 MPH:
https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews...y-the-numbers/
All for about $35,000!
The only downside (for now) is there is no automatic transmission
That E36 w/ the V8 sounds like fun.
#3254
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I am really staring to get interested in the Mazda 3 AWD Turbo with 310 (87 octane) / 320 (93 octane) foot-lbs torque in a 3400 lb car.
Car and Driver just tested it: 0-60 in 5.6 and 1/4 mile in 14.1 @ 99 MPH:
https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews...y-the-numbers/
All for about $35,000!
The only downside (for now) is there is no automatic transmission
Car and Driver just tested it: 0-60 in 5.6 and 1/4 mile in 14.1 @ 99 MPH:
https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews...y-the-numbers/
All for about $35,000!
The only downside (for now) is there is no automatic transmission
$919 for forged wheels--EACH. Who charges by the wheel