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Tfsi_Mike:

Not sure if this is in the right section? :signIWS:

Before the Cupra I've only had tuned 1600 16v's n/a cars. Big difference to the Cupra.
Dont think I've ever really had the chance to push the car and find out what it can do. (bar staight line autobahn driving :P)

At 23 Im hardly the most experienced driver with 3.5years on the road. Just after some chat on peoples driving styles. Any comments welcome (aggresive track driving, town/urban, stamping on the pedal or progressive etc etc etc)

Blake-R:
Hey Mike
i would also like to know peoples different driving styles. i have recently put a deposit down on a lovely 57 plate Gti and this will be my first time owning a turbo based car. I will be replacing my cherished Civic Type R final edition ep3 (be sad to see her go) with the golf and it's going to be very strange having the power so low down compared to the 8000rpm readline in the civic.

Where would be the best place to change gear when you aren't hanging around.

Ooops hi by the way i'm Blake, look forward to joining in here.

Tfsi_Mike:

Welcome blake!  Thanks for reinforcing my question  :happy2:

stealthwolf:
Changing gear - I think it was around 6000rpm on ed30s and slightly less on stock gtis.

Driving my ED30 is dependant on three things: mood, situation and road traffic conditions.

Clear roads and in a hurry: pedal to the mettle
Clear roads and no rush: Relaxed. Can get 30+mpg urban
Busy roads and in a hurry: Will accelerate and shift a bit quicker where I'm able (legally).
Busy roads and no rush: Again relaxed. Just end up wasting fuel.

For sure I generally drive the car harder compared to my previous fiesta. But I do sometimes just chill. The car responds well to both, but there are times where it's begging you to redline it!

snapey:
Below 3k rpm most of the time, don't feel I need to get it spinning with the amount of torque on offer low down with the k03, able to make quick progress where ever it's needed without driving like my hairs on fire.

Not sure how it differed with the k04's but I'd expect there's still a colosal amount of torque down low. Only ever feel the need to get it spinning when it's a lovely b-road or some numpty in a 1.nothing corsa feels brave  :signLOL:

I'm sure everyones driving style is different but I'm only 20 and never feel the need to prove anything to show what my limits are.

Luke

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