Maisbitt - I had often wondered this. I also have Bridgestones on my Golf. After 10k miles, mine are only down to 6-7mm, so some way to go before changing them...
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Maisbitt - I had often wondered this. I also have Bridgestones on my Golf. After 10k miles, mine are only down to 6-7mm, so some way to go before changing them...
It seems the EU emissions and CO2 targets aren't doing us any favors. My last experience of TDI Golfs was the old 130 and 150 PD engines, bar a short stint in a 2008 MK5 GT 140 Golf which I did find depressingly boring. The wifes 150 GT MK7 is no doubt smooth and refined compared to those old MK4s, but lacks the grunt. If it was a privately owned car I'd get it remapped.
Skymaster: The CR TDIs do lack the sense of urgency that the PD units had. They're every bit as fast, but due to their smoother and more linear power delivery, they don't feel as quick. Tried a tuning box and my GTD became a deathtrap. The Bridgestones seem to be on the edge of usability for the standard power output. put your foot down in 3rd at 65mph with the box on and the traction control would be fighting the urge to do a James Dean.
Wow, sounds interesting. Nothing a set of Michelin super sports or PS3s wouldn't sort out ;-)Quote:
Originally Posted by maisbitt
The car was transformed for 4th/5th/6th gear acceleration, but due to lack of grip in 1st/2nd/3rd, I couldn't do much with the extra output until I was at 70mph, which gave me around 10mph to play with before you're in the territory of potentially catching the bobbies attention. The GTD is screaming out for a decent set of shoes. How much extra would it have cost VW to fit some good tyres like PS3s? I'd have happily paid an extra £100, but paying out £300 for a tuning box and then another £480 on tyres to be able to use it wasn't for me.Quote:
Originally Posted by skymaster