RDH's R32

[RDH]

Ron Hodgsons. overpriced cars since time began. Nice car though, hope you didn't pay over the odds for it because the price of some of their cars is totally laughable.

I don't see what relevance the prices of his stock list have to do with my car?

I've been looking for a long time, and this was more than realistically priced.

 

[RDH]

Picked the car up on Thursday, and all I can say is wow. What an incredible machine. No proper pictures yet, I can't stop driving the thing. Gave it a quick polish yesterday before I went out.

phone 155 by Arctic_182, on Flickr

 

[Matthew]

Offset on the wheels looks spot on IMO, if they are reps...

 

[RDH]

Offset on the wheels looks spot on IMO, if they are reps...

I'm certain they are reps but like you say, the offset on them is perfect. 98% of people won't even tell the difference, and you can pick a proper set up for around 3/400 so it is no big deal really!

 

[Matthew]

The Monza reps mine came with were Et40 so they stuck out too much.

 

[Djw Dave]

That looks epic. Enjoy.

 

[Ash.]

Really wish I had got a r32 now and not the 200. Can't wait to see this in the flesh mate.

 

[Tunst]

Love these.. If I wasnt trying to save for a house deposit id have one!

 

[Richyy182]

I love this car

 

[RDH]

Cheers lads! I really am blown away by it!

 

[.GAZ.]

I miss mine. :-(

 

[Slammed172]

Perfect, minus silver detailing, silver mirrors (S series ONLY), wind deflectors and tints.

 

[.GAZ.]

Couldn't own a black one!! Loved the DBP.

 

[jesus]

Never seen that front valance before.

I miss my R32 like mad.

I miss mine. :-(

Couldn't own a black one!! Loved the DBP.

Yes we get the idea.

I quite like that extra bit on the bumper, does look very OEM as you say.

Nice car mate.

 

[Stefan.]

^LOL

 

[.GAZ.]

Jesus, bite my banger!

 

[Djw Dave]

IIRC Gaz had one and hated it.

 

[RDH]

IIRC Gaz had one and hated it.

Not suprised, it was positively pauper spec

 

[D3N]

I love the noise these make ! would look mint on some bbs wheels

 

[RDH]

Got a few crap pictures on the way home, stupid busy with work at the minute so not had chance to even clean it properly never mind take some decent photos. Managed to give it a quick jet wash and wipe down as it was disgustingly dirty. Still puts a massive grin on my face every time I drive it. The engine is an absolute stunner!

R32 003 by Arctic_182, on Flickr

R32 002 by Arctic_182, on Flickr

R32 004 by Arctic_182, on Flickr

R32 005 by Arctic_182, on Flickr

R32 006 by Arctic_182, on Flickr

R32 007 by Arctic_182, on Flickr

R32 008 by Arctic_182, on Flickr

Quick crappy video with the camera. I really want some mental non-res exhaust, but I think I'd ruin the car with it. Such a civilised cruiser when you want it to be, and can shout with the best of them when you are in the mood!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/76993110@N04/8631381529/

 

[Tunst]

cant decide if I like the front bumper or not..

 

[RDH]

It has grown on me alot! Somebody down the road from me has a black R32 aswell, and imo mine looks better from the front. Still not sold on the silver bits but it isn't a priority at the minute I'm too busy.

 

[Lal B3N]

If you want a catback exhaust that sounds epic, my boss will have one for sale any time this next 2 week.

Sounds fantastic.

Pm me for more details if you like.

 

[Tunst]

If you want a catback exhaust that sounds epic, my boss will have one for sale any time this next 2 week.

Sounds fantastic.

Pm me for more details if you like.

Whats it like now it has a centre box? I still stand by it was way to loud before hand and unusable on a long journey lol

 

[Lal B3N]

Whats it like now it has a centre box? I still stand by it was way to loud before hand and unusable on a long journey lol

Much much quieter lol. Sounds fantastic when on full throttle and pretty much silent when driving sensibly. Even cruising along at 3 figures its very quiet.

 

[Ade T]

Nice mate! I quite like the front bumper

 

[Matthew]

Apart from the wing mirrors and the tits, it looks ace!

 

[jesus]

I don't like the front bumper any more. Everything else though...

 

[RDH]

It has somehow ended up on VW R32 owners on Facebook.

untitled by Arctic_182, on Flickr

 

[.GAZ.]

Far too much chrome/silver.

Its very well spec'd!

You on R32OC?

 

[RDH]

I am but the forum annoys me on my phone so I don't use it too often.

The silver bits will be going black when i have time to get things done.

 

[chris_p]

Still enjoying this? Even I'm casually looking at these now lol.

 

[RDH]

Love it mate, like seriously love it. Done almost 700 miles im 3 weeks, and I haven't even been using it for work yet.

Does everything you could ever ask for, still suprises me how easy it will pull into double figures.

Private plate has gone, but I've got my eye on 'V666 RDH' when I get back from Amsterdam at the weekend. Getting machine polished in two weeks time aswell. Then it is onto the wheels...

 

[Rubicon_]

This thread doesn't help me either, already finding myself searching!

I just can't decide if the low mpg would make it worth it. How you finding the fuel so far? Is it "fun" enough that you don't care, thats what i need lol.

 

[RDH]

I knew before I bought it what I was in for fuel wise.

For day to day use I never go near a Motorway or anything resembling an A road, so it is all town driving, allbeit traffic free. Normal driving with the odd blip here and there and I get around 22mpg. If I'm extra carefull I can see 25mpg. When hooning I'm happy if I see 13/14mpg.

Done a couple of decent motorway trips, 40 or so miles each way. Cruise set at 70 it will do 30mpg all day long. On one stint I set it at 60 and it indicated 35mpg.

Those are all trip indicated, cba to work it out myself.

If you are worried about fuel I would stay away from one, but if it isn't too much of a concern then I can hand on heart say that 20mpg is worth it for the noise alone!

 

[Alan]

Simply awesome mate, perfect spec too!

 

[chris_p]

Love it mate, like seriously love it. Done almost 700 miles im 3 weeks, and I haven't even been using it for work yet.

Does everything you could ever ask for, still suprises me how easy it will pull into double figures.

Private plate has gone, but I've got my eye on 'V666 RDH' when I get back from Amsterdam at the weekend. Getting machine polished in two weeks time aswell. Then it is onto the wheels...

My only real concern is will it be fun enough, another contender is a 335 but I fear the same thing!
Test drives in order I think.

Have fun in the Dam, I was there last weekend. Flying klm? My flight was overbooked on the way home (wtf) so I got separated from my mates & left for 8 hours until the next flight, not a happy Chris!

 

[Rubicon_]

I knew before I bought it what I was in for fuel wise.

For day to day use I never go near a Motorway or anything resembling an A road, so it is all town driving, allbeit traffic free. Normal driving with the odd blip here and there and I get around 22mpg. If I'm extra carefull I can see 25mpg. When hooning I'm happy if I see 13/14mpg.

Done a couple of decent motorway trips, 40 or so miles each way. Cruise set at 70 it will do 30mpg all day long. On one stint I set it at 60 and it indicated 35mpg.

Those are all trip indicated, cba to work it out myself.

If you are worried about fuel I would stay away from one, but if it isn't too much of a concern then I can hand on heart say that 20mpg is worth it for the noise alone!

Brilliant, thanks mate!

 

[Gally]

Lovely stuff mate, looking forward to seeing it after a few tricks mods, colour coding etc!

Come winter you can laugh at the 335 drivers.

 

[marshall878]

Why oh why do i live so far from work....couldnt stomach the mpg i dont think

So much want.

Old guy at the gym has a mint blue one on BBS rims with every option. I'll have to keep an ear out for when he thinks about selling...and worry about the fuel later