Comments on: Wimmer RS 386bhp Mk6 Golf GTI – how much is too much? http://paultan.org/2009/12/08/wimmer-rs-386bhp-mk6-golf-gti-how-much-is-too-much/ Paul Tan on the Automotive Industry Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:59:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: wob http://paultan.org/2009/12/08/wimmer-rs-386bhp-mk6-golf-gti-how-much-is-too-much/#comment-281478 wob Fri, 11 Dec 2009 08:46:23 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=18517#comment-281478 Funny how most people instantly react with "so much hp in a fwd car definitely huge torque steer, cannot handle corners bla bla bla......". I wonder if they've ever driven a Golf GTI with that much power... Its all about setup and power delivery. I sometimes drive a 400hp+ Golf in KL roads and highways and never had any problems going slow or FAST. "Karl said, December 9, 2009 @ 9:04 am Without Brembo or Porsche brake this tuned GTI will be the owner’s killing machine. For us, Golf TSI at around RM140K will be enough. Paul, is it possible for vw Malaysia? Tax-wise cheaper for smaller motor; lower price than 2.0GTI. I guess many will opt for 1.4TSI if priced around Civic 2.0-Accord/Camry 2.0 region. Unless VWM itself not interested to sell more VWs." Who is "US"? Speak for yourself dude LOL... Yes, its good to have the TSIs. But bring in the monsters too!! Mk6 GOLF R!!... POWWWERRRRRR..... Funny how most people instantly react with "so much hp in a fwd car definitely huge torque steer, cannot handle corners bla bla bla……". I wonder if they've ever driven a Golf GTI with that much power… Its all about setup and power delivery. I sometimes drive a 400hp+ Golf in KL roads and highways and never had any problems going slow or FAST.

"Karl said,

December 9, 2009 @ 9:04 am

Without Brembo or Porsche brake this tuned GTI will be the owner’s killing machine. For us, Golf TSI at around RM140K will be enough. Paul, is it possible for vw Malaysia? Tax-wise cheaper for smaller motor; lower price than 2.0GTI. I guess many will opt for 1.4TSI if priced around Civic 2.0-Accord/Camry 2.0 region. Unless VWM itself not interested to sell more VWs."

Who is "US"? Speak for yourself dude LOL… Yes, its good to have the TSIs. But bring in the monsters too!! Mk6 GOLF R!!… POWWWERRRRRR…..

]]> By: chew ban http://paultan.org/2009/12/08/wimmer-rs-386bhp-mk6-golf-gti-how-much-is-too-much/#comment-281225 chew ban Thu, 10 Dec 2009 11:34:22 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=18517#comment-281225 xavier lert said, December 9, 2009 @ 12:07 pm Kampung Boy said, December 9, 2009 @ 9:27 am 455Nm of torque! Must have special skill to drive this machine… Just wondering what is the 0-100kph… and wondering how fast this machine can bring me from JB to Segamat? (Current record: 1h45min) ———————————————— ??? so slow?….ive done KL (sg besi) to Skudai in 2hrs …….wit P2 Myvi…… ---------------------------- you would go to heaven even faster bro, please drive responsibly xavier lert said,

December 9, 2009 @ 12:07 pm

Kampung Boy said,

December 9, 2009 @ 9:27 am

455Nm of torque!

Must have special skill to drive this machine…

Just wondering what is the 0-100kph…

and wondering how fast this machine can bring me from JB to Segamat?

(Current record: 1h45min)

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??? so slow?….ive done KL (sg besi) to Skudai in 2hrs …….wit P2 Myvi……

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you would go to heaven even faster bro, please drive responsibly

]]> By: maa http://paultan.org/2009/12/08/wimmer-rs-386bhp-mk6-golf-gti-how-much-is-too-much/#comment-281177 maa Thu, 10 Dec 2009 03:21:47 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=18517#comment-281177 what a dream car for performance!! what a dream car for performance!!

]]> By: fuyiopo http://paultan.org/2009/12/08/wimmer-rs-386bhp-mk6-golf-gti-how-much-is-too-much/#comment-281117 fuyiopo Wed, 09 Dec 2009 21:54:09 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=18517#comment-281117 386 BHP engine in an front wheel drive car is absurb, you'll spend more time controlling the steering than enjoying the ride and the power. 386 BHP engine in an front wheel drive car is absurb, you'll spend more time controlling the steering than enjoying the ride and the power.

]]> By: fuyiopo http://paultan.org/2009/12/08/wimmer-rs-386bhp-mk6-golf-gti-how-much-is-too-much/#comment-281116 fuyiopo Wed, 09 Dec 2009 21:52:53 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=18517#comment-281116 386 BHP engine in a front wheel drive car is absurb, you'll spend more time to control the steering than enjoying the ride. 386 BHP engine in a front wheel drive car is absurb, you'll spend more time to control the steering than enjoying the ride.

]]> By: Golfshop http://paultan.org/2009/12/08/wimmer-rs-386bhp-mk6-golf-gti-how-much-is-too-much/#comment-281096 Golfshop Wed, 09 Dec 2009 20:46:49 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=18517#comment-281096 I think this series will be the new generation car which high and top class can buy it and have a high luxury. I think this series will be the new generation car which high and top class can buy it and have a high luxury.

]]> By: armandd http://paultan.org/2009/12/08/wimmer-rs-386bhp-mk6-golf-gti-how-much-is-too-much/#comment-281078 armandd Wed, 09 Dec 2009 19:59:19 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=18517#comment-281078 KCivic said, December 9, 2009 @ 7:14 pm Guys, just checking what is required if i wished to tune my 2.0 engine to produce more horses say to 200 horses, what do i need to do and will this damage the engine? Also guys, I had a bad experience on Monday evening when driving home and due to heavy rain and not able to see clearly even though wiper blades going at high speed, I avoided a car when I was going around 30km/hr I accidentally went over a slanting curb not those square ones (if you know what I mean) on the road about 3 inches high, worried sick if it damaged any of the front Macpherson strut suspension system? Any opinions or advice to share? i like to drrive fast and rev the car when conditions allow but not really into beefing up the engine and modifying and replacing parts on the car. I drive a 6 month old Civic. thanks a lot. ______________________________________________________________________ Kcivic, go to a tyre shop and do an alignment check. If the alignment is ok then you need not to worry. If not ok then correct it and drive the car for about a week. Then check the alignment again. If ok this time that means there's nothing u should be worried about. But if the 2nd alignment check shows the alignment is not correct then you may have problems with your front suspension. Hope this helps. KCivic said,

December 9, 2009 @ 7:14 pm

Guys, just checking what is required if i wished to tune my 2.0 engine to produce more horses say to 200 horses, what do i need to do and will this damage the engine? Also guys, I had a bad experience on Monday evening when driving home and due to heavy rain and not able to see clearly even though wiper blades going at high speed, I avoided a car when I was going around 30km/hr I accidentally went over a slanting curb not those square ones (if you know what I mean) on the road about 3 inches high, worried sick if it damaged any of the front Macpherson strut suspension system? Any opinions or advice to share? i like to drrive fast and rev the car when conditions allow but not really into beefing up the engine and modifying and replacing parts on the car. I drive a 6 month old Civic. thanks a lot.

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Kcivic, go to a tyre shop and do an alignment check. If the alignment is ok then you need not to worry. If not ok then correct it and drive the car for about a week. Then check the alignment again. If ok this time that means there's nothing u should be worried about. But if the 2nd alignment check shows the alignment is not correct then you may have problems with your front suspension. Hope this helps.

]]> By: paparazi http://paultan.org/2009/12/08/wimmer-rs-386bhp-mk6-golf-gti-how-much-is-too-much/#comment-281068 paparazi Wed, 09 Dec 2009 19:44:42 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=18517#comment-281068 could only perform in NS highway. in town... very hard la could only perform in NS highway. in town… very hard la

]]> By: initial R http://paultan.org/2009/12/08/wimmer-rs-386bhp-mk6-golf-gti-how-much-is-too-much/#comment-281066 initial R Wed, 09 Dec 2009 19:41:55 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=18517#comment-281066 KCivic said, December 9, 2009 @ 7:14 pm ----------------------------------------- Hi KCivic..... For your windscreen, u can used rainX as a screen shield so on heavy rain u no need to used high-speed wiper just used normal speed please clean your windscreen first before u apply RainX. Just minor replacing part (like Sparkplug wire, use twin head sparkplug), port & polish also a bit engine tune (fuel & air) can make your engine produce a bit more power (that just a basic).... i like NA tune more than Turbo.... But difference people have difference taste... :) KCivic said,

December 9, 2009 @ 7:14 pm

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Hi KCivic….. For your windscreen, u can used rainX as a screen shield so on heavy rain u no need to used high-speed wiper just used normal speed please clean your windscreen first before u apply RainX. Just minor replacing part (like Sparkplug wire, use twin head sparkplug), port & polish also a bit engine tune (fuel & air) can make your engine produce a bit more power (that just a basic)…. i like NA tune more than Turbo…. But difference people have difference taste… :)

]]> By: KCivic http://paultan.org/2009/12/08/wimmer-rs-386bhp-mk6-golf-gti-how-much-is-too-much/#comment-281050 KCivic Wed, 09 Dec 2009 19:14:13 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=18517#comment-281050 Guys, just checking what is required if i wished to tune my 2.0 engine to produce more horses say to 200 horses, what do i need to do and will this damage the engine? Also guys, I had a bad experience on Monday evening when driving home and due to heavy rain and not able to see clearly even though wiper blades going at high speed, I avoided a car when I was going around 30km/hr I accidentally went over a slanting curb not those square ones (if you know what I mean) on the road about 3 inches high, worried sick if it damaged any of the front Macpherson strut suspension system? Any opinions or advice to share? i like to drrive fast and rev the car when conditions allow but not really into beefing up the engine and modifying and replacing parts on the car. I drive a 6 month old Civic. thanks a lot. Guys, just checking what is required if i wished to tune my 2.0 engine to produce more horses say to 200 horses, what do i need to do and will this damage the engine? Also guys, I had a bad experience on Monday evening when driving home and due to heavy rain and not able to see clearly even though wiper blades going at high speed, I avoided a car when I was going around 30km/hr I accidentally went over a slanting curb not those square ones (if you know what I mean) on the road about 3 inches high, worried sick if it damaged any of the front Macpherson strut suspension system? Any opinions or advice to share? i like to drrive fast and rev the car when conditions allow but not really into beefing up the engine and modifying and replacing parts on the car. I drive a 6 month old Civic. thanks a lot.

]]> By: sukahati http://paultan.org/2009/12/08/wimmer-rs-386bhp-mk6-golf-gti-how-much-is-too-much/#comment-281029 sukahati Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:58:43 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=18517#comment-281029 does this car equip with a certificate that shows this car is damn fast? does this car equip with a certificate that shows this car is damn fast?

]]> By: barca http://paultan.org/2009/12/08/wimmer-rs-386bhp-mk6-golf-gti-how-much-is-too-much/#comment-281011 barca Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:12:26 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=18517#comment-281011 tu diaaa.....banyak gile power. well, as spidey would say it "with great power comes great responsiblities" tu diaaa…..banyak gile power. well, as spidey would say it "with great power comes great responsiblities"

]]> By: matador http://paultan.org/2009/12/08/wimmer-rs-386bhp-mk6-golf-gti-how-much-is-too-much/#comment-281010 matador Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:07:31 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=18517#comment-281010 heh my mini clock 2 hours from k.l to sg besi tol last monday.. haha top speed = 25km/h.. traffic like hell la.. hahahah heh my mini clock 2 hours from k.l to sg besi tol last monday..

haha top speed = 25km/h.. traffic like hell la..

hahahah

]]> By: TURBOfans http://paultan.org/2009/12/08/wimmer-rs-386bhp-mk6-golf-gti-how-much-is-too-much/#comment-281005 TURBOfans Wed, 09 Dec 2009 16:41:29 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=18517#comment-281005 I tune my 308 turbo up to 250HP TOO!! I tune my 308 turbo up to 250HP TOO!!

]]> By: amirad http://paultan.org/2009/12/08/wimmer-rs-386bhp-mk6-golf-gti-how-much-is-too-much/#comment-281004 amirad Wed, 09 Dec 2009 16:40:43 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=18517#comment-281004 I thought the tag line for the new golf GTi is 'when you want to modify nothing'. Well, this is something. I thought the tag line for the new golf GTi is 'when you want to modify nothing'. Well, this is something.

]]> By: initial R http://paultan.org/2009/12/08/wimmer-rs-386bhp-mk6-golf-gti-how-much-is-too-much/#comment-280989 initial R Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:50:38 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=18517#comment-280989 Normaly i do KL-Tuas just 2hour with one stop at machap... ok what.. Normaly i do KL-Tuas just 2hour with one stop at machap… ok what..

]]> By: Kampung Boy http://paultan.org/2009/12/08/wimmer-rs-386bhp-mk6-golf-gti-how-much-is-too-much/#comment-280962 Kampung Boy Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:24:48 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=18517#comment-280962 man... well said... I think I mentioned JB - Segamat, not JB - KL. Skudai - Yong Peng maybe not a problem but Yong Peng - Segamat is another story. With bumping road & holes here and there + lori balak kepala kasut... how fast do you think you can do? Maybe you not familiar with that road. anyway, I just wondering how fast I can reach segamat from jb with this good handling 400bhp golf... man… well said…

I think I mentioned JB – Segamat, not JB – KL.

Skudai – Yong Peng maybe not a problem but Yong Peng – Segamat is another story. With bumping road & holes here and there + lori balak kepala kasut… how fast do you think you can do? Maybe you not familiar with that road.

anyway, I just wondering how fast I can reach segamat from jb with this good handling 400bhp golf…

]]> By: xavier lert http://paultan.org/2009/12/08/wimmer-rs-386bhp-mk6-golf-gti-how-much-is-too-much/#comment-280925 xavier lert Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:07:41 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=18517#comment-280925 Kampung Boy said, December 9, 2009 @ 9:27 am 455Nm of torque! Must have special skill to drive this machine… Just wondering what is the 0-100kph… and wondering how fast this machine can bring me from JB to Segamat? (Current record: 1h45min) ------------------------------------------------ ??? so slow?....ive done KL (sg besi) to Skudai in 2hrs .......wit P2 Myvi...... Kampung Boy said,

December 9, 2009 @ 9:27 am

455Nm of torque!

Must have special skill to drive this machine…

Just wondering what is the 0-100kph…

and wondering how fast this machine can bring me from JB to Segamat?

(Current record: 1h45min)

————————————————

??? so slow?….ive done KL (sg besi) to Skudai in 2hrs …….wit P2 Myvi……

]]> By: Kim http://paultan.org/2009/12/08/wimmer-rs-386bhp-mk6-golf-gti-how-much-is-too-much/#comment-280900 Kim Wed, 09 Dec 2009 10:37:17 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=18517#comment-280900 JB to Segamat? People are doing KL to JB for under 2.5 hours now... (plus 'special greeting card' from speed-trap) JB to Segamat? People are doing KL to JB for under 2.5 hours now… (plus 'special greeting card' from speed-trap)

]]> By: R3 http://paultan.org/2009/12/08/wimmer-rs-386bhp-mk6-golf-gti-how-much-is-too-much/#comment-280892 R3 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 10:03:24 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=18517#comment-280892 R3 already tuned the campro... R3 already tuned the campro…

]]> By: Kampung Boy http://paultan.org/2009/12/08/wimmer-rs-386bhp-mk6-golf-gti-how-much-is-too-much/#comment-280886 Kampung Boy Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:27:11 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=18517#comment-280886 455Nm of torque! Must have special skill to drive this machine... Just wondering what is the 0-100kph... and wondering how fast this machine can bring me from JB to Segamat? (Current record: 1h45min) 455Nm of torque!

Must have special skill to drive this machine…

Just wondering what is the 0-100kph…

and wondering how fast this machine can bring me from JB to Segamat?

(Current record: 1h45min)

]]> By: firdausasri http://paultan.org/2009/12/08/wimmer-rs-386bhp-mk6-golf-gti-how-much-is-too-much/#comment-280885 firdausasri Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:24:47 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=18517#comment-280885 4G63T, Although I haven't driven 400+ horses FWD, I do have some fair share driving drugged up turbo cars be it fwd or drift prepped machine. And I beg to differ about souped up fwd turbo are only going to be great on straightline, I've a mate in Brazil driving VW Polo GTI's at least 300hp on wheels still kicking Boxters and WRXes ass for breakfast in Interlagos and some other tracks there, go figure :) 4G63T,

Although I haven't driven 400+ horses FWD, I do have some fair share driving drugged up turbo cars be it fwd or drift prepped machine. And I beg to differ about souped up fwd turbo are only going to be great on straightline, I've a mate in Brazil driving VW Polo GTI's at least 300hp on wheels still kicking Boxters and WRXes ass for breakfast in Interlagos and some other tracks there, go figure :)

]]> By: Karl http://paultan.org/2009/12/08/wimmer-rs-386bhp-mk6-golf-gti-how-much-is-too-much/#comment-280884 Karl Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:21:29 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=18517#comment-280884 The tuned maybe best for desert test or special RWD Gol GTR. R stands for RWD format. The tuned maybe best for desert test or special RWD Gol GTR. R stands for RWD format.

]]> By: 4G63tDSM http://paultan.org/2009/12/08/wimmer-rs-386bhp-mk6-golf-gti-how-much-is-too-much/#comment-280883 4G63tDSM Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:11:46 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=18517#comment-280883 firdausasri said, December 9, 2009 @ 8:37 am If you managed to get a copy of Evo UK magazine couple weeks back, they did feature 414bhp Golf GTI. With all the huha about FWD can’t tame excessive horsepower, that car is drivable on the street as well as on the track! --- People define "drivable" differently. Have you driven a 400+ hp FWD car.....? its tough as it is, throw in some rain, a few corners...I would like to see how drivable it is. :p I wonder how bad the turbo lag is now....... I'm sure its "drivable" going down the track in a straight ahead fashion... FWIW, 400hp/400ft lbs is enough to make a RWD/AWD car scary in the worst of weather. firdausasri said,

December 9, 2009 @ 8:37 am

If you managed to get a copy of Evo UK magazine couple weeks back, they did feature 414bhp Golf GTI. With all the huha about FWD can’t tame excessive horsepower, that car is drivable on the street as well as on the track!

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People define "drivable" differently.

Have you driven a 400+ hp FWD car…..? its tough as it is, throw in some rain, a few corners…I would like to see how drivable it is. :p I wonder how bad the turbo lag is now…….

I'm sure its "drivable" going down the track in a straight ahead fashion…

FWIW, 400hp/400ft lbs is enough to make a RWD/AWD car scary in the worst of weather.

]]> By: Karl http://paultan.org/2009/12/08/wimmer-rs-386bhp-mk6-golf-gti-how-much-is-too-much/#comment-280880 Karl Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:04:27 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=18517#comment-280880 Without Brembo or Porsche brake this tuned GTI will be the owner's killing machine. For us, Golf TSI at around RM140K will be enough. Paul, is it possible for vw Malaysia? Tax-wise cheaper for smaller motor; lower price than 2.0GTI. I guess many will opt for 1.4TSI if priced around Civic 2.0-Accord/Camry 2.0 region. Unless VWM itself not interested to sell more VWs. Without Brembo or Porsche brake this tuned GTI will be the owner's killing machine. For us, Golf TSI at around RM140K will be enough. Paul, is it possible for vw Malaysia? Tax-wise cheaper for smaller motor; lower price than 2.0GTI. I guess many will opt for 1.4TSI if priced around Civic 2.0-Accord/Camry 2.0 region. Unless VWM itself not interested to sell more VWs.

]]> By: firdausasri http://paultan.org/2009/12/08/wimmer-rs-386bhp-mk6-golf-gti-how-much-is-too-much/#comment-280878 firdausasri Wed, 09 Dec 2009 08:37:38 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=18517#comment-280878 If you managed to get a copy of Evo UK magazine couple weeks back, they did feature 414bhp Golf GTI. With all the huha about FWD can't tame excessive horsepower, that car is drivable on the street as well as on the track! Oh yes, this is little brother 220hp on wheels <a href="http://www.evolve-technik.com.au/pdf/Motor" rel="nofollow">http://www.evolve-technik.com.au/pdf/Motor</a> Magazine Evolve VW Polo GTI Review.pdf If you managed to get a copy of Evo UK magazine couple weeks back, they did feature 414bhp Golf GTI. With all the huha about FWD can't tame excessive horsepower, that car is drivable on the street as well as on the track!

Oh yes, this is little brother 220hp on wheels
http://www.evolve-technik.com.au/pdf/Motor Magazine Evolve VW Polo GTI Review.pdf

]]> By: JasJos http://paultan.org/2009/12/08/wimmer-rs-386bhp-mk6-golf-gti-how-much-is-too-much/#comment-280870 JasJos Wed, 09 Dec 2009 07:18:35 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=18517#comment-280870 jolly_idiot said, December 9, 2009 @ 12:41 am Why nobody tweak our Campro and make it almost double HP & Tork? At least a 220hp is sweet. ___________________________________________________________________________ Cause probably it will cost too much to make sure it's reliable. Probably have to rebuild the whole thing from scratch. jolly_idiot said,

December 9, 2009 @ 12:41 am

Why nobody tweak our Campro and make it almost double HP & Tork? At least a 220hp is sweet.

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Cause probably it will cost too much to make sure it's reliable. Probably have to rebuild the whole thing from scratch.

]]> By: jolly_idiot http://paultan.org/2009/12/08/wimmer-rs-386bhp-mk6-golf-gti-how-much-is-too-much/#comment-280837 jolly_idiot Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:41:56 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=18517#comment-280837 Why nobody tweak our Campro and make it almost double HP & Tork? At least a 220hp is sweet. Why nobody tweak our Campro and make it almost double HP & Tork? At least a 220hp is sweet.

]]> By: BeemerFreak http://paultan.org/2009/12/08/wimmer-rs-386bhp-mk6-golf-gti-how-much-is-too-much/#comment-280833 BeemerFreak Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:26:42 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=18517#comment-280833 Hmm for us in Malaysia, we really need the scirocco and golf 1.4tsi not teh golf above. BTW where are the 1.4tsi? Hmm for us in Malaysia, we really need the scirocco and golf 1.4tsi not teh golf above. BTW where are the 1.4tsi?

]]> By: bpkid http://paultan.org/2009/12/08/wimmer-rs-386bhp-mk6-golf-gti-how-much-is-too-much/#comment-280830 bpkid Tue, 08 Dec 2009 23:59:01 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=18517#comment-280830 crazy germans XD crazy germans XD

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