98 Z28 vs VW R32
12-09-2006, 02:56 PM
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98 Z28 vs VW R32 Coming home from work last night I saw a VW with a body kit. When I got around the other cars and behind him I saw the R32 badges and dual exhaust. We were in a semi-residential area and around the corners he was getting on a gas a bit so I was hoping I could get next to him when we turned onto the highway.
We turned onto the highway (2 lanes in each direction). I went around a couple slow pokes and he followed so I figured maybe he's game. The light ahead turned red and I anchored my brakes so I could catch it with him (he was in the lane next to me and a few lengths back). I didn't hear him revving when we were sitting at the light and I knew I wouldn't have much traction so I figured I'd just roll into it (I have pretty weak tires) if he hit it. It turned green and he pulled ahead to my front fender so I laid into it. I spun badly through 1st (at least I think so, my clutch is weak so it might have been slipping) then grabbed 2nd, spinning most of the way through it, pulling ahead near the top of the gear then hit 3rd and let the LS1's legs take over and put a few lengths on him, letting off around 90.
He didn't get up next to me again and turned off. I wanted to ask him if it was stock but oh well.
I know they aren't super fast and I would have taken him much worse with traction, but it was still fun since there aren't hardly any fast cars around (rare I even find another 98+ Camaro) so I'll take what I can get. Now if I can only find that EVO that's around when I'm in the car and not my truck...
I'm a basically stock M6, mods in sig.
We turned onto the highway (2 lanes in each direction). I went around a couple slow pokes and he followed so I figured maybe he's game. The light ahead turned red and I anchored my brakes so I could catch it with him (he was in the lane next to me and a few lengths back). I didn't hear him revving when we were sitting at the light and I knew I wouldn't have much traction so I figured I'd just roll into it (I have pretty weak tires) if he hit it. It turned green and he pulled ahead to my front fender so I laid into it. I spun badly through 1st (at least I think so, my clutch is weak so it might have been slipping) then grabbed 2nd, spinning most of the way through it, pulling ahead near the top of the gear then hit 3rd and let the LS1's legs take over and put a few lengths on him, letting off around 90.
He didn't get up next to me again and turned off. I wanted to ask him if it was stock but oh well.
I know they aren't super fast and I would have taken him much worse with traction, but it was still fun since there aren't hardly any fast cars around (rare I even find another 98+ Camaro) so I'll take what I can get. Now if I can only find that EVO that's around when I'm in the car and not my truck...
I'm a basically stock M6, mods in sig.
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12-09-2006, 05:25 PM
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i love those R32's. I once heard one with full exhaust and the thing sounded insane. Good kill.....but most people like to racae when the light turns green. Its alot safer than hot rodding through other cars going through the intersection.
12-09-2006, 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Hawk108
most people like to racae when the light turns green. Its alot safer than hot rodding through other cars going through the intersection.
good kill. theres a guy in my area that has one with full exhaust. i would love to run into him
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12-10-2006, 12:57 AM
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Originally Posted by RelentleZ
lol i think he meant when the light turned green but, i could be wrong.
good kill. theres a guy in my area that has one with full exhaust. i would love to run into him .
good kill. theres a guy in my area that has one with full exhaust. i would love to run into him
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12-10-2006, 01:12 AM
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My good friend has an R32 & hands down, it's the best handling car I've ever driven, even better than the Porshe Cayman S IMO
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12-10-2006, 01:53 AM
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Hi guys!
Do you know the R32 from HGP? In singleturbocondition he makes 450 HP and run 0-60 in 3.8 sec/0-125 in 14 sec. Topspeed with the short gears is 178 mph and with the long gears 193 mph. Next time startet the biturboversion with 530 HP,so watch out for the HGP-Button
From VW next time startet the new R36 with 280 HP stock
Do you know the R32 from HGP? In singleturbocondition he makes 450 HP and run 0-60 in 3.8 sec/0-125 in 14 sec. Topspeed with the short gears is 178 mph and with the long gears 193 mph. Next time startet the biturboversion with 530 HP,so watch out for the HGP-Button
From VW next time startet the new R36 with 280 HP stock
12-10-2006, 03:30 AM
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Very nice too!
But my opinion for myself is its just a VW Golf.
It is a very good car but i love my f-body because for my it is a real dreamcar for a low price
But my opinion for myself is its just a VW Golf.
It is a very good car but i love my f-body because for my it is a real dreamcar for a low price
12-10-2006, 03:47 AM
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Originally Posted by 98 Formula
Very nice too!
But my opinion for myself is its just a VW Golf.
It is a very good car but i love my f-body because for my it is a real dreamcar for a low price
But my opinion for myself is its just a VW Golf.
It is a very good car but i love my f-body because for my it is a real dreamcar for a low price
12-10-2006, 12:36 PM
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Yea i would love to have one of those cars to throw a couple mods on but personally......i dotn think its much of a sleeper unless its kicin out like 600 hp cuz it deff doesnt look or sound like a SLOW car.
12-10-2006, 01:48 PM
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They are cool looking and handle great but unless I was filthy rich and could have a ton of cars I can think of better ways to spend $32K than a superfly golf
Those 500+ hp models would leave many unsuspecting Z06 owners with jaws hanging open.
Those 500+ hp models would leave many unsuspecting Z06 owners with jaws hanging open.
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good kill. theres a nice black R32 or golf around my area all de-badged with a body kit and a big *** intercooler hanging down in front but i havnt ran into it on the street yet, its always parked where the owner works... golfs are ffwd, and the R32's are awd right? i might have to poke my head under it some time to figure out what model it is
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Originally Posted by z_speedfreak
good kill. theres a nice black R32 or golf around my area all de-badged with a body kit and a big *** intercooler hanging down in front but i havnt ran into it on the street yet, its always parked where the owner works... golfs are ffwd, and the R32's are awd right? i might have to poke my head under it some time to figure out what model it is
12-11-2006, 01:04 AM
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I believe only 500 R32's were made here in the U.S.....& yes they are all wheel drive & have a clean interior with $1000 each Ricaro seats.......I want 1 as my daily driver
