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I normally work the pedal progressivly up to 4k then slam the pedal down to open up the powerband.
On corners i try to keep the powerband open so i can pull out of the corner with some pace.
No ben, has been dented on the silver rim, need to get it sorted asap! Cant believe it happened, well gutted about the rim.
ill put my phase2 rim on the till i get it fixed.
My mate had the racing puma.
I raced him many many times. In a straight line my 16v was slightly faster, however on corners it did handle very well. But he would never get away from me.
Cheers for your comments lads, just be aware you lot, check your tyres regulary.
It was only last week i was gonna remove my spare for weight, lucky i didnt!
Check out the steel spare:o it looks bizzare!
http://members.lycos.co.uk/aaronchap/steelwheel.jpg
Looks nice mate, welcome to the world of the 16v. Enjoy the power kick at 4000rpm:)
Ill let Ben H tell you what to look out for, hes more thorough than me..lol
Had a scary moment last night, driving to Brighton in a bit of a rush, i was cornering a left hand bend hard at around 75/80mph, had to run wide as there was an obstruction in the road, hit a large cats eye and tyre blew and lost control..:o....................fighting to regain control and not...
bollox. I have video evidence of my car pushing a 106GTI (chipped,zorst,filter) down the dual carrageway up to 130mph. I was closing fast expecially after 70mph. People at RR have seen this vid.
106gti has as far as i know same engine in VTS.
Interesting topic.
When i got first got my car (i was young 19) and didnt know much about engines at all. Some lad who owned a VW16vGti said if i drill some holes in the airbox it sounds wicked....................so i did:o Perfectly round holes only underneath and facing the front if the car...
Up to 80/90 the VTS is a contender for the 172/willy/16v.
After that it loses momentum, and the larger engines should pull infront.
I have raced a modded 106Gti (chipped) and 0-60 he was slightly ahead, after 80mph i was pushing him down the dual carrageway.......all recorded on video.