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New R32 vs. A3 S-line
Yeah, thinking back on childhood memories, I don't think I ever
pretended to drive an automatic. Left foot was always involved and I
pretty much always picked manual in video games back then. I also
spent a few minutes in a Prelude years back with that stuff, and I
didn't like it at all. I'm sure things have gotten better since then
(was at least 6+ years ago), but I still like the clutch. Except in
major traffic.
On 2/27/07, Jan Folkson <jfolkson@optonline.net> wrote:
> I could've gotten it on my new GTI, but I really enjoy driving a clutch....
>
>
> - Jan Folkson http://www.janfolkson.com
> NYC
>
> '86 16V
> '07 GTI 4-Door 2.0t (stealth)
> '07 Passat Wagon 2.0t
>
> "Gravity, it's not just a good idea...it's the law!"
>
>
> > Why would anybody want a conventional manual as opposed to the DSG?
> > It'll shift automatically if you want to ignore it, shift manually if you want
> > to do that and although the twin clutches are wet and hydraulically actuated,
> > other than that it doesn't have the power losses of a traditional automatic
> > since it has no torque converter nor the typical planetary gear set with their
> > associated bands or clutches.
> > It shifts gears in 8ms vs. the 500ms that a typical human can manage.
> > What's wrong with that?
> > Dan
> >
> > From: "Adam Carroll" <vr612valve@yahoo.com>
> > To: <Scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
> > Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 11:33 AM
> > Subject: Re: New R32 vs. A3 S-line
> >
> >
> >> The Audi is nearly a half a second faster than the R32, so they say, and it
> >> is a mere grand more expensive (based) so these guys say. There is also rumor
> >> that the DSG is the only available transmission for the R32. WEAK! No manual
> >> in a $33k Golf?!?!?!? Even though the MkV (2.0T) is the best GTI since the
> >> MkII, (Automobile Mag: Car of the Year) they had better release the manual to
> >> make the volks happy. Here are some stats:
> >>
> >> -Audi-
> >>
> >> The highly acclaimed 2006 Audi A3 line-up will receive a formidable
> >> addition in mid-November: the A3 3.2 quattro? S-line. Audi's premium compact
> >> will now have even more sporting pretensions with a high-power V6 engine,
> >> quattro all-wheel drive, and aggressive exterior styling. The 2006 A3 3.2
> >> quattro S-line will be available at a base price of $33,980 ($44,990 in
> >> Canada). A destination charge of $720 is not included in the base price.
> >>
> >>
> >> The heart of the new A3 3.2 quattro S-line is the narrow-angle 3.2L V6
> >> engine producing 250 hp at 6300 rpm and 236 ft.-lbs. of torque from 2800-3200
> >> rpm. A 6-speed Direct-Shift Gearbox transmission is standard, as is Audi's
> >> legendary quattro all-wheel drive. This drivetrain propels the A3 3.2 quattro
> >> S-line from 0-60 mph in 5.9 seconds, and through the quarter-mile in 14.4
> >> seconds.
> >>
> >> -VW R-
> >>
> >>
> >> Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced the return of its
> >> motorsports-inspired R32 at the Chicago Auto Show. First introduced in 2004
> >> to an enthusiastic reception, the R32 delivers the ultimate in Volkswagen
> >> sports performance with dynamic handling and refined road manners.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> The R32's power comes from a 3.2 L naturally aspirated 15-degree narrow
> >> angle V6 engine. With 250 horsepower and 236 ft. lbs. of torque, the R32 is
> >> all muscle. The standard 4MOTION all-wheel-drive system transfers at least 75
> >> percent of available torque to the rear wheels. Volkswagen's acclaimed DSG(r)
> >> transmission allows for seamless gear changes and accelerates from 0-60 in
> >> approximately 6.4 seconds.
> >>
> >> The quote about the 75% of the torque to the rear wheels is not accurate
> >> at all...
> >>
> >> Nate Mellom <doubt@inwave.com> wrote:
> >> It was unveiled in the US for the first time at the Chicago Auto Show.
> >> Of course, I was a week off, and missed it.
> >> But it was there.
> >>
> >>
> >> Chris Bennett wrote:
> >>> http://www.5000r32.com/?ic_id=promo_5000r32
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> How did the faithful miss this? Or did we? Was I sleeping?
> >>>
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> >> Nate Mellom <doubt@inwave.com> wrote: It was unveiled in the US for the
> >> first time at the Chicago Auto Show.
> >> Of course, I was a week off, and missed it.
> >> But it was there.
> >>
> >>
> >> Chris Bennett wrote:
> >>> http://www.5000r32.com/?ic_id=promo_5000r32
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> How did the faithful miss this? Or did we? Was I sleeping?
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Mike
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'05 Indigo Blue GTI 1.8T: Bib
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