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Is a chiped VW Golf GTI faster than a chiped A4 ? If yes why?

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Old 09-11-2004, 09:19 PM
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Is a chiped VW Golf GTI faster than a chiped A4 ? If yes why?
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It has 180 as opposed to 170 Stock!
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But its not the same engine, 1.8T?
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Its not that different! Wait it is!
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Both sticks, the gti will be way faster. Lighter, more power, less DTL b/c of fwd vs quattro
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The weight is only 100lbs - Its Fwd vs Quattro thats the BIGGI!
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~2900lbs to ~3300lbs is a bit more than a 100lb difference.
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so you need a fwd A4 then ;o)
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plus about 300 lbs off.
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GTI will win.


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