Or with throttle control, like it or not high powered fwd cars need to be driven differently, you can't just bury the pedal and expect it to always grip.
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Or with throttle control, like it or not high powered fwd cars need to be driven differently, you can't just bury the pedal and expect it to always grip.
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Absolutely. I just meant with fancy suspension setups you can bury the throttle and not get wheel hop.
After some reading apparently it's also due to the engine torquing and shifting weight distribution under heavy acceleration, and better engine mounts can help with it. Hmm.
It probably seems louder in the Leon because a) there is more power going to the wheels and b) I'm sure VW Golfs have better insulation from the road, making it seems quieter, and c) I'm guessing the GTI's arn't R35 tyres on 19" rims, which no doubt makes it even louder
You'll also get it worse in different road conditions.
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My Golf GT made quite a bang when I floored the engine off the line in wet conditions. It was basically the ABS/traction control trying to stop the wheel slip.
I experience similar banging (though not as loud) with the Leon.
So... To draw a line under this.
Gone......
And after a very long day, 707 miles and 4 coffees and a 'bacon' sandwich...
I am now the owner of this.
Evo 9 FQ360. 27k. Fastest colour, apparently...
Oh, and it's running Bridgestone RE050s which funnily enough, grip like **** in the rain... Odd that. Anyways.
Sorry to have dared to rock the boat. But I honestly think 280bhp is useless in a FWD car on 35 profile tyres. Anyways, I'm happy with my Evo. You'll be happy that I'm not on here whinging about the Leon. The dealer was happy with the deal. My bank was happy because they got some lending business from me.
The only person who was not happy, was the Seat finance call centre operator who was miffed when I told him I hated the Leon......
Gone......
And after a very long day, 707 miles and 4 coffees and a 'bacon' sandwich...
I am now the owner of this.
Evo 9 FQ360. 27k. Fastest colour, apparently...
Oh, and it's running Bridgestone RE050s which funnily enough, grip like **** in the rain... Odd that. Anyways. Sorry to have dared to rock the boat. But I honestly think 280bhp is useless in a FWD car on 35 profile tyres. Anyways, I'm happy with my Evo. You'll be happy that I'm not on here whinging about the Leon. The dealer was happy with the deal. My bank was happy because they got some lending business from me.
The only person who was not happy, was the Seat finance call centre operator who was miffed when I told him I hated the Leon......
So... To draw a line under this.
Gone......
And after a very long day, 707 miles and 4 coffees and a 'bacon' sandwich...
I am now the owner of this.
Evo 9 FQ360. 27k. Fastest colour, apparently...
Sorry to have dared to rock the boat. But I honestly think 280bhp is useless in a FWD car on 35 profile tyres. Anyways, I'm happy with my Evo. You'll be happy that I'm not on here whinging about the Leon. The dealer was happy with the deal. My bank was happy because they got some lending business from me.
The only person who was not happy, was the Seat finance call centre operator who was miffed when I told him I hated the Leon......
well - hope it's everything you want in a car; happy new year!
I have some sympathy with RabRS for rocking the boat.
Do I think my 1.8TSI FR is a very competent, capable car? YES!
Do I love my 1.8TSI FR? No.
Make no mistake, the 1.8TSI is a far better car than what I used to have, but I just can't manage the same emotional connection that I had with my previous straight-six elderly Beemer (warts and all).
Glad you got it sorted mate.So... To draw a line under this.
Gone......
And after a very long day, 707 miles and 4 coffees and a 'bacon' sandwich...
I am now the owner of this.
Evo 9 FQ360. 27k. Fastest colour, apparently...
Sorry to have dared to rock the boat. But I honestly think 280bhp is useless in a FWD car on 35 profile tyres. Anyways, I'm happy with my Evo. You'll be happy that I'm not on here whinging about the Leon. The dealer was happy with the deal. My bank was happy because they got some lending business from me.
The only person who was not happy, was the Seat finance call centre operator who was miffed when I told him I hated the Leon......
HNY
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axle tramp...those were the days, Cat.
crap ventilation, crap suspension and handling, rubbish tyres and in-car entertainment.
and crap wipers, safety systems.
Manual windows.
No ABS or traction control.
Drum brakes.
exhausts that barely lasted 12 months.
basically - almost everything was worse.
all in all - things are MUCH better now.
Fuel prices in pence per gallon beer pence per pint, £300 to insure a V8 , coffee was black or white and cost pennies for a cup, carburettors, Cibie Oscars , Janspeed, oh how I remember those days.....
Depends if the person who bought it reads this forum......
no idea thought it got chopped in ?
Given that the second you drive a new car off the forecourt it is worth two thirds of the price you shelled out I would imagine it hurt. A lot. Also dealers never absorb any of the pain so no matter how attractive they made the sums look I can't see changing from a brand new 280 to an evo would be financially sane.
Sorry for the OP's predicament but it does drive home the concept of buyers needing to be sure of their decision before parting with 25k of their hard earned.
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indeed
the cupra is worth about 17k -18k if your lucky , one of the reason`s when i would never buy a brand new car ever again
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