SimonK24's VW Golf MkV R32 DSG

[SimonK24]

It's been a while since I have posted anything on here, mainly due to me selling my fabia to a friend last December, and me picking up my next choice of car! Also work commitments have kept me rather busy, and I'm not getting to do as many trackdays as I'd like - however I should rectify that rather soon!

 

A bit of a difference from the fabia, but I have always loved the mkV R32 and this one came up locally in the spec that I wanted (Shadow Blue + DSG + leather), and for a great price. Mechanically it has FSH, however when I bought it, it needed a bit of tlc, and I'm gradually getting it to how I want it.

 

I specifically wanted a DSG mated to the 3.2 V6 motor, as I find it suits the power delivery best of all. It's a complete change from the driving experience of the fabia, initially it felt much slower, however it is so smooth that you don't notice the speed you are piling on. Also the 4-Motion traction is addictive - especially in the wet, it just grips and goes with no fuss. What really gets me though is the character this car has, the sound is just epic, and one of the main reasons I just had to own a hatchback with a large motor in it. They are a thing of the past, in this modern turbo world of economy and emissions :(

 

The car was completely standard until this last week when I purchased a set of Speedline Turini's from Wardy off this site. At 4kg a wheel lighter each than the standard ones, the car feels much more sprightly - even if it is still a lard-arse! 

 

So this is how it is looking at present! Personally I'm thinking of a set of H&R springs to settle it 25mm would give the perfect ride height, but that is on the to-do list!

 

 

 

 

[VRS Mike]

Nice, I'm thinking about getting an R32 next

[BossFox]

Nice.

I've been thinking about a set of those rims for my blue Yeti.

I think you've just convinced me.

[samuir1974]

Nice car and lovely colour!

I have also been looking at some H&R springs recently. I think my rear springs on the R36 are in the way out...

[James I]

Very tidy!  I think the VR is a great sounding engine and I have also heard that when fitted with only CATs and a straight through pipe the exhaust sound is only 90 odd Db

[SNH]

Tidy, I quite fancy an r32 after owning a vr6. The sound is so addictive.

Maybe when/if the tfsi lump let's go in my vrs one may find it's way in there instead

Edited 11 June, 2014 by SNH

[mikey vrs]

I really like the R32 only thing that puts me off is the £470 tax. 

[Ally_bassman]

Lovely motor.

These things sound epic!

[Gareth_1.8T]

Looks lovely Simon

 

Turini's are the perfect wheel for the Mk5. I'm biased as I have them on my GTI.

 

H&Rs will make a subtle difference, but I would consider whether you'd eventually jump to coilovers anyway, so could be better going with them from the start.

 

I've got H&Rs on my MK5 GTI and they are very good. Saying that, after nearly three years, I've just bought some coilovers.

 

Would deffo recommend a Miltek Non-Res on there - unleash the noise!!!

[Eddie-NL]

Nice, always loved the R32

 

the last of the V6 golfs

[SimonK24]

I really like the R32 only thing that puts me off is the £470 tax. 

 

That's the reason I bought a 55 plate car, and the tax is £280 for the year 06' onwards is the higher bracket.

[SimonK24]

Looks lovely Simon

 

Turini's are the perfect wheel for the Mk5. I'm biased as I have them on my GTI.

 

H&Rs will make a subtle difference, but I would consider whether you'd eventually jump to coilovers anyway, so could be better going with them from the start.

 

I've got H&Rs on my MK5 GTI and they are very good. Saying that, after nearly three years, I've just bought some coilovers.

 

Would deffo recommend a Miltek Non-Res on there - unleash the noise!!!

 

Cheers Gareth! The Weitec's are still going strong on the fabia by the way! 

 

I went to coilovers with the fabia as it was still ridiculously high even with Eibach springs on, but the golf is a better ride height to start with anyway, so I feel the H&R's would give the perfect height I'm after!

Only thing I'm a little weary of is the tyres are giving a little rubbing in hard cornering on the rear end already, so I don't want to lower it and have issues. Are your Turini's a 42 offset as well? They stick out a little further than I was hoping! Or could be the Michelin's which have a huge rim protector on them whereas the Pirelli's on the front wheels don't. 

 

Do you mind PM'ing me with a pic of your car on the H&R's?

[grr666]

 

Looks lovely Simon

 

Turini's are the perfect wheel for the Mk5. I'm biased as I have them on my GTI.

 

H&Rs will make a subtle difference, but I would consider whether you'd eventually jump to coilovers anyway, so could be better going with them from the start.

 

I've got H&Rs on my MK5 GTI and they are very good. Saying that, after nearly three years, I've just bought some coilovers.

 

Would deffo recommend a Miltek Non-Res on there - unleash the noise!!!

Lovely motor Simon, only saw it briefly at Maccy Ds carpark LOL but very nice indeed. 

 

Blimey! There's a voice from the past!! How are you Gareth? 

[Gareth_1.8T]

Simon - you have pm.

Yes, ET42 on mine too - probably wouldn't want to go too low as there would be some rubbing. Make look into some adjustable top mounts to add a touch of camber.

Howdy Garry, hope all is good? It's been a while. You still running the S3?

Cheers

Gareth