MK5 Golf GTI
General => Random Chat => Topic started by: Hurdy on April 03, 2011, 06:17:12 pm
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Is this it?
http://lostinasupermarket.com/2011/03/gti35-35th-anniversary-vw-golf-gti/
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Those wheels look like they should be hanging on a christmas tree :signLOL:
And only in grey??
U.S ad though so may be different spec in U.K/Europe??
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Is this it?
http://lostinasupermarket.com/2011/03/gti35-35th-anniversary-vw-golf-gti/
I ruddy hope not... :sick:
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A tuning companies version of what they think the ED35 should be, so not a real car yet :happy2:
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not keen on that
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If I was saving my money for the Ed35, I'd be disappointed.
Let's hope as steveP says, it's not the real deal, and not a carbon copy of the mk6, except power output and go faster sticker on the boot.
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I agree^^^
I still have my fingers crossed that it may yet get the 2.5 litre 5pot. :party:
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I agree^^^
I still have my fingers crossed that it may yet get the 2.5 litre 5pot. :party:
I cant see it myself, unless they position it above the Golf R in terms of model designation and of course, price.
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I agree^^^
I still have my fingers crossed that it may yet get the 2.5 litre 5pot. :party:
I cant see it myself, unless they position it above the Golf R in terms of model designation and of course, price.
I know, I know, but I can still hope :laugh:
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The R models have always held the GTI back ever since the mk3 VR6 so you can dream but thats all it will be.
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Do you think they will release a Edition 35 or wait another 5 years for the Edition 40?? :evilgrin:
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The latter. 35 is a nothing anniversary.
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I agree^^^
I still have my fingers crossed that it may yet get the 2.5 litre 5pot. :party:
DDDDDrreeeeeeeeeeEEEEaaaaming DREAM DREAM DREAaaam DDDDDREEEEEEaaaaaaming!!
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It's just tuner's (bad) interpretation of what they think a Ed35 could be.
From what I know the coming ED35 will have:
- EA113 with K04
- ~ 240 HP
- 345 x 30 S3 brake
- ''35'' logo on the door
- seats with honeycomb pattern
- will be presented in may/june 2011
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- EA113 with K04
- ~ 240 HP
How's that any different to the ED30?
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The latter. 35 is a nothing anniversary.
when does that stop a massive corporation making a quick buck? haha!
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Personally, I hope they do release one. They can make it 240PS, then give the R 300 to space it from the new car. Then I'll buy the R!
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i think the R needs 300 tbh as i would have considered one but was very close to going 135i with DCT its cheaper! until i realised i couldnt really afford either! :laugh:
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i think the R needs 300 tbh as i would have considered one but was very close to going 135i with DCT its cheaper! until i realised i couldnt really afford either! :laugh:
:jumpmove: :wink:
Like you say Nick, the .:R should have been 300 at a minimum. Only problem with that is what engine do you use? The current one with a map tweak, or the 2.5 5 pot and jeopardise the RS3 and steal it's thunder.. :confused:
It would of been mint if the R did have the 5 pot engine (even detuned a little) and it would leave a nice space for the ED35 to slot in. As it stands, if VW just lob the KO4 engine in there, it's just going to be a Rocco R with different body panels and knowing VW, will probably cost close to 30k :surprised:
Wouldn't suprise me if it didn't happen tbh. Or if it does, I feel a fettled GTI lump to be used with around 220-230bhp.. :sad1:
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Personally, I hope they do release one. They can make it 240PS, then give the R 300 to space it from the new car. Then I'll buy the R!
They will release the ED35 without any doubt. :wink:
And the R will stay at 270 HP. The difference between R32 and ED30 was just 20 HP.
2.5 TFSI 5-pot in a Golf VI is dreaming only.
- EA113 with K04
- ~ 240 HP
How's that any different to the ED30?
10 HP and Euro 5. That's all. Same engine as Cupra.
Maybe slightly different SW.
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Personally, I hope they do release one. They can make it 240PS, then give the R 300 to space it from the new car. Then I'll buy the R!
They will release the ED35 without any doubt. :wink:
And the R will stay at 270 HP. The difference between R32 and ED30 was just 20 HP.
2.5 TFSI 5-pot in a Golf VI is dreaming only.
- EA113 with K04
- ~ 240 HP
How's that any different to the ED30?
10 HP and Euro 5. That's all. Same engine as Cupra.
Maybe slightly different SW.
And Haldex :innocent:
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?????
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They will release the ED35 without any doubt. :wink:
And where are you getting this surefire info from?
Any new anniversary model (not necessarily gonna be called Edition 35, is it?) wouldn't be out until around the end of the year anyway, so everyone has quite a few months to wait and find out.
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?????
Difference between the ED30 and the R 20bhp and haldex, so same between R and ED35 according to your info 20bhp plus haldex. Or as someone else mentioned a Rocco R with different body panels
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Rick, of course, the R32 had Haldex. But I did't meant that the only
difference between R32 and ED30 was 20 HP. There were many.
Simon, I said that it will be released in May/June.
I don't want to tell here where I know from, please understand.
Just proove me in a few weeks and you will know I'm right.
I didn't say that the car will be named ''ED35'' or ''Edition 35'',
we will see.
But an indicator is it will have a sticker on it's side.
I'm not the one telling lies in forums just to appear important.
Why should I tell such things and a few weeks later everybody
know I've told bullsh*t?
:wink:
ps:
a GTI will never have 4-motion (the only GTI with 4wd was
the Golf II GTI G60 which came with syncro as an option,
all others came with front wheel drive only)
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Rick, of course, the R32 had Haldex. But I did't meant that the only
difference between R32 and ED30 was 20 HP. There were many.
Thats what the little innocent face was for Bruce :innocent: I was just putting in a cheeky word :drinking:
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:drinking:
I think we just wanted to say that VW will not see any reason to push the R to 300 bhp.
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Interesting stuff then Bruce.
250ps...ish!
That sounds like a E888 engine with a different turbo and cams. Just like the GTI to ED30 difference. :jumping:
Hope it isn't just a cynical ECU upgrade with a few extra's thrown in :scared:
Not a bad second option if it turns out that way :happy2:
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No EA888 and so not just an ECU Upgrade.
VW have ready-to-build-in EA113 with K04.
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So is it gonna be a 2.0TSI with K04 or the golf R engine which is basically an ed30 engine and therefore :stupid:
I know the TSi paired with the K04 is good for low 12 sec 1/4miles which is win in my book :jumping:
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I wonder if they will give it the 7 speed DSG that is in the RS3?
That would certainly give the modders loads of headroom to play with without any danger of clutch slip. :jumping: :driver:
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So is it gonna be a 2.0TSI with K04 or the golf R engine which is basically an ed30 engine and therefore :stupid:
EA113 = 2.0 TFSI (ok, VW does name ist TSI cos they only have TSI now).
I wonder if they will give it the 7 speed DSG that is in the RS3?
Why should VW?
Even the Golf R has only 6-speed DSG. Development on transmission parts is
very expensive.
The ED35 is just a variant of the DSG and they will sell only a few compared
to all the TDI and 80 HPs. They will not spent much money on development.
The ED35 will come with 6-speed manual and optional with 6-speed DSG.
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So is it gonna be a 2.0TSI with K04 or the golf R engine which is basically an ed30 engine and therefore :stupid:
EA113 = 2.0 TFSI (ok, VW does name ist TSI cos they only have TSI now).
Yes i know that, which is why i said the 2.0TSI or the Golf R/ed30/s3/cupra engine (2.0tfsi). The EA888 is a tsi engine and the yanks have been putting the k04 on them with very good results.
Which is why i asked which one there putting in the Ed35 as the EA888 with a ko4 is quicker and therefore better :evilgrin:
Also if they put the 2.0tfsi engine in, there is no piont in the ed35 at all.
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I'm looking forward to seeing what they come up with this time around.
All this engine nomenclature, can someone clarify? Is it basically the original K04 T-FSI unit, so any modding past stage 2 is going to need a fuel pump like the Cupra/ED30/S3?? Rather than the new Scirocco unit with a K04 instead of the IHI?
Whoever asked, there will be a 35th anniversary model, they've had them all the way back to the 5th anniversary MKI Campaign. I had a MKII Campaign in Helious blue. Not sure there was a 15th anniversary? But there was deffo the 20th, 25th and 30th....
Also, don't forget the Germans got the GTI in 76, we had to wait till 77, which is why our anniversary cars arrive a little later. Likewise the USA missed a few and our 25th was their 20th.
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I wonder if they will give it the 7 speed DSG that is in the RS3?
Why should VW?
Even the Golf R has only 6-speed DSG. Development on transmission parts is
very expensive.
The ED35 is just a variant of the DSG and they will sell only a few compared
to all the TDI and 80 HPs. They will not spent much money on development.
The ED35 will come with 6-speed manual and optional with 6-speed DSG.
Actually the 7spd DSG in a Golf is entirely plausible. The new 7spd version is more compact and lighter, dry clutch and 7 ratios contribute to emissions/fuel economy which is top of everyone's list at the moment. Even the Polo comes with 7spd DSG now, so clearly packaging isn't an issue. And as the RS3 has a 7spd DSG 'box, strength is not an issue either.
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I wonder if they will give it the 7 speed DSG that is in the RS3?
Actually the 7spd DSG in a Golf is entirely plausible. The new 7spd version is more compact and lighter, dry clutch and 7 ratios contribute to emissions/fuel economy which is top of everyone's list at the moment. Even the Polo comes with 7spd DSG now, so clearly packaging isn't an issue. And as the RS3 has a 7spd DSG 'box, strength is not an issue either.
The 7 speed dry clutch DSG cant handle much torque and wouldnt be usable in any 2.0TFSI configuration. Audi have had a longitudinal 7 speed wet clutch DSG for awhile now and have clearly got a transverse version ready for the RS3 then that will be an interesting box to filter down to VW in the MK7.
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Why should VW take the cost and put the expensive 7-speed DSG into
a Golf ED35 when they have this engine together with the 6-speed DSG
in Cupra, Cupra R, Scirocco R, Golf R, S3 and TT-S?
Maybe VW think of putting the 7-speed into a completely new Golf VII,
but not in an not so important ED35, that will be built some thousands
only. That wouldn't make any sense.
Adapting gearboxes is very costly. That's why there were no changes
from the Mk.V to the Mk.VI .
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My guess would be Audi will release the 7 speed transverse in the new A3 next year if they intend to couple it with the 2.0 turbo engines, and we will then see it filter into the MK7 at somepoint the year after that. Of course if its something they specifically developed for the RS3 then you could see it stay in the RS family TT and 3 for the full production before moving into the A3 later on in the model run.
Thats assuming of course that they dont use greater torque through the dry clutch 7 speed DSG which can only be used with 1.8TFSI in the A3 currently, or only use 1.8 in the MK7 GTI to keep higher displacement 2.0TFSI for the hot model since they seem to have a policy of less displacement with the hotter cars.
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I had a chat with my local VAG dealer today .
He confirmed something is going to be available with a 235 bhp engine but said the system shows a car but no info other than 235bhp , He will keep me posted as things develop
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So still considerably less than any of the competition. Some special edition that will be.
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So still considerably less than any of the competition. Some special edition that will be.
Indeed, but it's not all about bhp........ :popcornsoda:
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Agreed, but as we all know the Golf can handle so much more power. It's just irksome that the power outputs of the GTI and R are effectively controlled by higher-end Audis.
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VW have never tried to make the GTI the fastest or best handling.
The GTI reputation has always been built on it being the best all rounder - at a price!
Besides, the VW engines are notorious for actually producing higher BHP than claimed when owners put them on the rollers, unlike certain other brands.
Last time I was at a rolling road day most cars were putting out below the factory claimed figures (diverse bunch of cars too) and yet when a couple of standard Leon Cupras (same engine as the ED35) were strapped down they were knocking out well above standard figures.
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from what I have seen on the likes of top gear etc... the VW golf alsways seems to come out on top... :happy2:
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the VW golf alsways seems to come out on top... :happy2:
Are you sure? I thought that at the last hot hatch shoot out, it was the Astra VXR or something? The GTI was just too underpowered comparatively.
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the VW golf alsways seems to come out on top... :happy2:
Are you sure? I thought that at the last hot hatch shoot out, it was the Astra VXR or something? The GTI was just too underpowered comparatively.
Your right, the gti wasn't the fastest (I think the vxr and type r were faster) but they said that overall the gti was by far the best. If I remember correctly jezza described it as a sensation!
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235bhp.............235BHP.................235BHP!! :sad1:
That means it will be an uprated version of the 2.0 TSi engine in the MKVI GTI. :fighting:
My money would go elsewhere if that was the case. :innocent:
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If I remember correctly jezza described it as a sensation!
I think this was in reference to the MKV. With the MKVI you'd have expected them to move the game on a bit imo.
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235bhp.............235BHP.................235BHP!! :sad1:
That means it will be an uprated version of the 2.0 TSi engine in the MKVI GTI. :fighting:
not really...could be a mega de-tuned 2.5 5 pot :wink:
oh imagine if they did that! I'd have to get one of those if it happend! :grin:
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235bhp.............235BHP.................235BHP!! :sad1:
That means it will be an uprated version of the 2.0 TSi engine in the MKVI GTI. :fighting:
not really...could be a mega de-tuned 2.5 5 pot :wink:
oh imagine if they did that! I'd have to get one of those if it happend! :grin:
Ha, if only :evilgrin:
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due to be released next month then?
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and the Polo R in 2012 Q1!! :surprised:
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due to be released next month then?
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and the Polo R in 2012 Q1!! :surprised:
We was speculating of a Polo R in the WRC polo thread, looks like there could well be one
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Exciting times, and if its correct then the lupo is making a return which is good news as i cant stand those fox's :sick:
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Might be chatting with Mr Bank manager if it looks special! :evilgrin:
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Coming up very soon are the Worthersee show (where VW always unveil something special, even if it's just a show car) and the Barcelona motorshow next week.
Fingers crossed we hear something soon!
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It should be listed on the ETKA parts system update if its due out soon. As they update it with new models before they come out. :wink:
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Picked up from Golfgti forum today........
Well its hardly ground breaking is it?
235ps and some tarty bits
Half leather is an option, and Xenons are standard, at least in German spec.
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Finally, some genuine photos of the ED35.
http://www.auto-news.de/auto/news/anzeige_VW-Golf-GTI-Edition-35-Leistungsspritze-zum-Geburtstag_id_29780
As predicted by a few of us, it's to be properly unveiled at Worthersee (bloody wish I was going now!!) and no doubt VW UK will drag along behind sometime.
Discuss!
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235 ps it says oh well it could have been sooooooooooo much better
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312mm brakes... they dont learn do they! :confused:
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Love the babelfish translation :signLOL:
"The exterior gulf of the GTI edition 35 exhibits particularly for the special model created details. Thus the bumpers in the new Design light up, also in the interior to modifications were made. The signature „35 “appear not only on the fender, but also on the entrance borders, the head restraints and the seat central course. The Tüpfelchen on the i is a special key supporter. Also under the hood some does: The achievement is increased by standard 210 HP to 235 horse power."
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I Like it and want one :drool:
Just know that VW will ask silly money for it :mad:
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Visually lame, and those wheels are nowhere near special enough.
Nice colour though.
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A bit of a let down that :surprised:, its not bad but hardly ground breaking
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Probably get an R for the same money they'll want for that!!
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30, 425 euro 3,150 euro more than the current model
be interested to hear what turbo its got, but agree with mat 235ps is pitiful, quite like the wheels though
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So the Ed35 won't be a range topper then?
They've had to handicap it to sit below the golf R?
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I like it :congrats:
What do you guys want? I don't want it to be bling like the st, vxr or anything like that. It's understated, classy. As for the engine, no comment. :signLOL:
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30, 425 euro 3,150 euro more than the current model
be interested to hear what turbo its got, but agree with mat 235ps is pitiful, quite like the wheels though
They look good darker in a 19" like on the concept X scirocco
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Gets the R rear lights again, too.
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It's okay, but really a repeat of the 30, hardly adventurous. The question is how did they acheive 235hp. K04 ?
It would be good if they did a little more like uprated brakes and suspension over stock GTI
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What a let down :sad1:
Roll on Edition 40 :laugh:
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Dosn't do anything for me, the wheels look familiar too:
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Reckon it is quite smart, but where the hell is it worth the predicted money?
I know buying new GTi's is hardly the most cost effective motoring solution but I ordered my Ed30 new in Jan 2007, with Xenons and a Sunroof and that was I recall 23,300 ish in total.
Nowadays the easier and more cost effective to build Mk6 GTi (so VW tell us), is being punted out in it's 35th birthday suit and it's well up towards £30K. Not sure it's special enough to be honest, of course accepting it has to be pitched under the R.
Hope it's KO4, but really not sure it is...
Maybe they took sales off the R32 with the Ed30, and didn't want so much cross over with Ed35/R.
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Roll on Edition 40 :laugh:
Which will have a massive 240bhp :grin:
It appears common with a lot of car makers at the moment that they just don't know how to do special editions anymore.
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There is a very small space to squeeze in between the regular GTI and the R, let alone fitting in the right place in the whole VAG family.
I already can't understand why anyone would purchase an R over a basic specced or second hand facelift S3
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I already can't understand why anyone would purchase an R over a basic specced or second hand facelift S3
You would if you had driven them both :smiley:
An S3 feels numb compared to the R - IMHO of course :happy2:
I know what you mean about the pricing between them, which is madness. The Black Edition S3 is a comparative bargain against a similar specced Golf R. :confused:
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I can't understand some of the shock horror replies on here in that it isn't a fire breathing monster. It's just a special GTI not and Uber Golf to be put in above the R. Many of you can't know your VW Golf history very well if you expected it to be wild and lairy. Even the ED30 only becomes massively quicker than a normal mk5 GTI once it has had software alterations. As a standard car it is quicker but not massively so, hence the 312mm brakes.
Just like the mk6 GTI took it's styling from the W12 special from 2008(ish) this one takes it's styling from another Worthersee special from 2009, particularly in that colour and the style of wheel isn't a million miles off that model too.
Guesses on pricing? I reckon a gnat's pube away from the cost of a Scirocco R. :smiley:
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Limited to how many this time out?? :signLOL:
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Limited to how many this time out?? :signLOL:
1500, all be it there will be 800 will be numbered 1500 ;)
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A few links to details:
http://blog.caranddriver.com/vw-releases-edition-35-gti-you-cant-have-one/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+caranddriver%2Fblog+%28Car+and+Driver+Blog%29
Car and driver :-
Volkswagen will celebrate the 35th anniversary of its sporty Golf with the Edition 35 GTI. The exterior of the special-edition GTI gets new wheels, smoked head- and taillights with LED running lights on the former, glossy black plastic trim on the grille and side mirrors, tinted glass, and discreet “35” badges on the front fenders and door sills. The interior of the Edition 35 receives “35” notation on the seats, which are upholstered in a unique honeycomb pattern similar to the mesh in the grille, and a fun, golf ball-style pocked shift knob. More intriguing, however, is the power bump the Edition 35 gets for its already potent 2.0-liter turbo four, which nets an extra 25 hp. VW isn’t mentioning any suspension or brake upgrades, but the standard GTI is hardly a dog when it comes to turning or stopping.
Now for the bad news: the Edition 35 GTI won’t be coming here. VW will release the Edition 35 only in Europe, where buyers can begin placing their orders on May 12th. Pricing for the 35 rings in at 30,425 Euro—$43,398 at current exchange rates. That might seem steep, but keep in mind that, in Germany, the base GTI starts at $38,905. VW will show the Edition 35 and release more details at June’s Worthersee GTI Meet in Austria.
http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle.aspx?AR=256916
What do you think? Half leather like the Edition 30 good move. :happy2:
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Autocar:-
Volkswagen is celebrating 35 years of the Golf GTI with this special edition version of its iconic hot hatch.
Like the commemorative VW Golf GTI Edition 30 five years before it, the VW Golf GTI Edition 35 gets more power than the standard car it’s based on, plus distinct styling touches and an extra special interior. It will be revealed at VW Group’s tuning festival at Worthersee, Austria in early June.
The GTI 35 produces 25bhp more than the standard GTI hatch, taking power from its turbocharged four-cylinder 2.0-litre engine to 232bhp. That’s still some way short of the 266bhp produced by the Golf R, however.
There is no word on performance upgrades, but expect an improvement on the standard GTI’s 0-62mph time of 6.9sec.
The biggest visual difference for the GTI Edition 35 is a revised front bumper to give the car a wider, lower, more purposeful stance. Other tweaks include a new alloy wheel design, plus red painted brake calipers and 35 badges on the door sills.
Inside, the GTI Edition 35 gets part-leather bucket seats complete with 35 badging and the GTI’s golf ball gearstick, a feature of recent special edition GTIs that pay homage to the original.
VW hasn’t mentioned any details of any suspension or other mechanical upgrades, except for the boost in power. But the Edition 30 did receive lower suspension, so it is likely the Edition 35 will receive similar tweaks.
VW UK has confirmed it will be taking the car. It is likely to be offered in both three- and five-door guises and with manual and DSG transmission options.
It will cost 30,425 euro (£26,627) in Germany, a 3150 euro (£2755) over a standard three-door GTI manual. A similar hike in the UK would price it at £27,815. UK deliveries will be towards the end of 2011.
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Proper English translation this time:
http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle.aspx?AR=256916
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Did the Edition 30 really get lower suspension?
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Your next car Tagnut? :party:
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Meh. I'll pass.
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Has it same turbo as a gti? If so what's the point? Just to get nasty seats
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I adore the 35 badge on the front arch, that's worth the xtra £2500 :signLOL:
I like the mk6. Nothing wrong with the looks, but it's too much money for a soon to be out of date MK.
What's different about the front bumper apart from it's black splitter? Vw dam copycats :signLOL:
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Look closely and I'd swear it has a start button instead of a keyhole at the side of the steering wheel.
Does the MKVI GTI have the start button? I can't remember - I must be getting old! :ashamed:
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I like the interior and 35 details but apart from that I don't like it alot. The mk6 GTI don't seem to have as much presance as the MK5, plus them wheels don't really suit a special edition and just look like they could go on any golf.. if I had to go for the mk6 it would be an R
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Your next car Tagnut? :party:
Still love my Edition 30 John. :happy2:
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Look closely and I'd swear it has a start button instead of a keyhole at the side of the steering wheel.
Does the MKVI GTI have the start button? I can't remember - I must be getting old! :ashamed:
It's got Kessy, optional keyless entry and start system, but been available in the UK yet.
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what a let down. 235HP is woefully underpowered for a 1450kg+ hot hatch. the bog std cupra has more power and better brakes, surely they could have at least matched that.
At this rate in 5 years time when all the hot hatches are all punching above 300hp as the norm, VW will release the 240Hp Ed40 :chicken: :chicken:
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Look closely and I'd swear it has a start button instead of a keyhole at the side of the steering wheel.
Does the MKVI GTI have the start button? I can't remember - I must be getting old! :ashamed:
It's got Kessy, optional keyless entry and start system, but been available in the UK yet.
Hmm, wonder if I could spec my a Golf R with this :smiley:
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VW do annoy me sometimes! Whats their reluctance to make something really good, a proper 'hot hatch' instead of making something middle of the road.
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They need to give the R 300PS so that this one can be properly distanced from the GTI and have around 250PS.
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They need to give the R 300PS so that this one can be properly distanced from the GTI and have around 250PS.
So effectively giving the Golf R a 2.5 engine :jumpmove: :jumping:
but they won't till the mkVII :sad1:
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we all know, large capacity petrol cars are gonna be priced off the road..With the soaring cost of petrol.
Anything with a 2.5 litre petrol will put the average motorist off buying it.
it's already started with Ed30's being hard to shift. So anything larger, if the price keeps rising as its projected, you'll have to pay someone to take it off your hands.
The future will be on smaller CC engines, that can produce high power.
in other words, zero chance of a 2.5 in a Golf. sale numbers on RS3's will be an indicator.
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Think there's 500 RS3s coming to the Uk and ALL are sold already!!
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I can bet, half of those will be sold on again after 1 year though Lee..
half may be bought by Audi ethusiasts, and others by Reps using their Car allowance from Work :signLOL:
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we all know, large capacity petrol cars are gonna be priced off the road..With the soaring cost of petrol.
Anything with a 2.5 litre petrol will put the average motorist off buying it.
it's already started with Ed30's being hard to shift. So anything larger, if the price keeps rising as its projected, you'll have to pay someone to take it off your hands.
The future will be on smaller CC engines, that can produce high power.
in other words, zero chance of a 2.5 in a Golf. sale numbers on RS3's will be an indicator.
Petrol is currently reducing in price. Supermarkets are starting it off the price war.
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/top-stories/2011/05/10/morrisons-and-asda-spark-fuel-price-war-115875-23119585/ (http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/top-stories/2011/05/10/morrisons-and-asda-spark-fuel-price-war-115875-23119585/)
But enjoyment is where it is at for me. I don't smoke, drink too much, Mortgage is tiny, no other vices - so my car is enjoyment for me.
The 2.5T engine is just as frugal, or even slightly better than my Roc R, current average is at 26mpg over the last 1500 miles. My Ed struggled to see 30 MPG.
2.5T is a revelation, bucket loads of torque, frugal, but by F*** it goes!
I like motoring, and I am happy to spend what is needed to get that enjoyment. what price enjoyment? Can't take it with you.............
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is there a car in the vw range that has the 2.5t engine yet?
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Word has it none will ever get one, it's owned by quattro GmbH rather than VAG as a group - so I think they'll just use it for their RS cars. Weird set up, I know.
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I'm interested to see if this is the newer engine EA888 engine or a de-tuned old style R engine
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http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/top-stories/2011/05/10/morrisons-and-asda-spark-fuel-price-war-115875-23119585/ (http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/top-stories/2011/05/10/morrisons-and-asda-spark-fuel-price-war-115875-23119585/)
Good News :smiley:, hope it levels off and isnt a blip. :happy2:
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You can get a 2.5 Golf, just not over here or with a turbo!
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Hi Guys
I've just seen this hit the TopGear website:
http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/golf-gti-edition-35-announced-2011-05-10
I'm a bit disappointed with the standard power output, I was expecting more like 240bhp at least. However I would be more interested with finer details of what is under the bonnet...
I think we're all hoping this will be what the Mk5 Ed30 was to the regular Golf GTI i.e. only 30bhp more in standard tune but one of the first interations of possibly one of THE MOST tunable engines available; the 2.0TFSI (CDL).
Look forward to seeing an ETKA parts list :)
Pat
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There's a couple of threads in the random section about this :happy2:
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Isn't it 6 months early? Nowt on the VW press site so probably just rumours
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I just hope its not ANOTHER EA113 2.0TFSI which will max the stock turbo out at 365bhp when taken to stage 2+
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE be the new EA888 version of the old mk5 Ed30 - would love to see what that (currently theoretical) engine would do when taken to the max!
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Think its supposed to come out in June the a months or so later in the UK. I see Volkswagen are bringing back the Montreal 2 Alloys!! :happy2: Or should that be montreal 3's now? lol
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Its just a Mk6 GTI with half a Revo remap !!!
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in which case its not as good as the Ed30 was over the GTI - in mk5 form.
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Hurry, buy a golf r second hand, then put the 2.5tfsi engine in it, I'm sure Steve jr would be well up for that :driver: :signLOL:
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its been done already :rolleye: well in an audi sportback near me :rolleye:
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If I hadn't of just bought a 330d I may have been interested in this .... if it is going to have the Edition 30/K04 lump under the bonnet - still, too late anyway :sad: Not that there is anything wrong with the 330d at 6 to 60 .... :evilgrin:
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Word has it none will ever get one, it's owned by quattro GmbH rather than VAG as a group - so I think they'll just use it for their RS cars. Weird set up, I know.
The work was sub-contracted out to Quattro as they operate like an external business. This doesnt mean Audi have exclusive claim to the engine. The development was 'paid for' by the VW group. As has been pointed out, it's based on the 2.5 block from the states, which comes in a... Golf. I've heard from friends on the inside that it's a case of never say never. MkVII R is possibility.
As for Ed35 - no suprises really. Just a 'special-ish' GTI, just like the Ed30. If you want show with your go, buy an R.
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I saw some pics of the Edition 35 today.........
Oh dear! VW just don't get it do they.
The GTI Mk6 has been called the Mk5.5 by so many people and this Edition 35 is just an Edition 30.5. Power up to 235 bhp and the rest is a bit of trim. So very disappointing. Horrible wheels too.
On the other hand I'm not filled with lust and sadness about not being able to get one.
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Is it me or does a 35th anniversary celebratory edition sound a little odd? 25 yrs... 30 yrs all landmark years for lots of things, surely 40 yrs would be the next logical one...?
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Is it me or does a 35th anniversary celebratory edition sound a little odd? 25 yrs... 30 yrs all landmark years for lots of things, surely 40 yrs would be the next logical one...?
Its called marketing. Its sells cars. And it works. Ask Porsche...
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Every 6 months for porsche :signLOL:
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Is it me or does a 35th anniversary celebratory edition sound a little odd? 25 yrs... 30 yrs all landmark years for lots of things, surely 40 yrs would be the next logical one...?
Agreed. In fact, I think I may have stated the same sentiment in this or another similar thread!
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Is it me or does a 35th anniversary celebratory edition sound a little odd? 25 yrs... 30 yrs all landmark years for lots of things, surely 40 yrs would be the next logical one...?
Its called marketing. Its sells cars. And it works. Ask Porsche...
Agreed. Being an ex-ad man myself I can appreciate the drive to squeeze out as many special/limited editions as possible. But surely at some point would there not be a danger of diluting the GTI Anniversary edition brand? I don't know if they exist as I'm a relative VW newcomer, but, if VW started producing anniversary editions from say the 5th yr onwards instead of from the 25th... would we really be that bothered by them now? Can it affect the cache of our cars in the future?
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if VW started producing anniversary editions from say the 5th yr onwards instead of from the 25th... would we really be that bothered by them now? Can it affect the cache of our cars in the future?
The 20th was the first Anniversary edition, though maybe VW would like to forget that model as it was a mk3 Golf! It was actually quite a nice car spec wise unlike the standard mk3 GTI. And it offered no power advantages over the standard GTI.
We didn't get many other special editions in the UK but in mainland Europe there have been plenty of special edition GTIs over the years, especially with the mk2 Golf and it doesn't seem to have diluted the cache of the GTI brand at all considering the Golf GTI has been going for nearly 35 years - how many other 70s and 80s hot hatch icons still have a direct ancestor today? Give VW the chance to get the thing into production before you judge it, just think of it as a run out model for the mk6.
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Interesting info there Andy, never knew there was a 20th anniversary edition.
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I think every ten years is enough for an anniversary edition - it maintains the uniqueness of it.
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Interesting info there Andy, never knew there was a 20th anniversary edition.
QD/stokeballoon had one as a runabout last year.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg138.imageshack.us%2Fimg138%2F1985%2Fanniversary8qe.jpg&hash=087d18c2b5ef9b897382eb4cbc7615421eb81f86)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg5.imageshack.us%2Fimg5%2F3057%2Fgtitdiviolinevol4yi.jpg&hash=72bc31439adcc612c75397636e9479dc48434243)
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Those seats are horrendous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :signLOL:
You can see where the new alloys are derived from though
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I 2nd that about the seats..
I think every ten years is enough for an anniversary edition - it maintains the uniqueness of it.
I agree on that except I would include 5, 25 and 75
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I've got pants that look like those seats :signLOL:
and I'm not joking... :scared:
I agree, they should be spaced out in traditional time frames
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S'all bollix anyway, we didn't get the GTI in right hand drive until 1979, so this is the Edition 32!
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Ha ha can't argue with that Si!!! :signLOL:
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I've spent all day at the NLC (national learning centre) today doing some training and have had a chat about this car and the equipment it holds, im not a lover of the MK6 golf at all so it doesn't do much for me but I must admit it's the best looking MK6 I've seen for a while
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Isn't it 6 months early? Nowt on the VW press site so probably just rumours
I just copied this from the VW press site - its defo official now
To celebrate the 35th anniversary of the original hot hatch, Volkswagen has announced the first details of the latest special edition Golf GTI model – the Golf GTI Edition 35. With an increase in power of 25 PS over the ‘standard’ car, the Edition 35 develops 235 PS and is the most powerful production Golf GTI to date.
Since the debut of the first Golf GTI in 1976, the iconic model has enjoyed an uninterrupted history of success which now spans 35 years. During this time, the GTI has become a car with cult appeal as well as an independent brand and milestone GTI anniversaries have been celebrated with exclusive special models, and Volkswagen continues this tradition with the Edition 35.
In addition to the increase in power, the Edition 35 combines classic GTI design elements with features specially created for this latest anniversary model.
A revised front bumper is joined by lightweight 18-inch alloy wheels while, in the cabin, the golf ball gearknob makes a return. To mark out this special edition further, the ‘35’ signature appears on the front wings, sill plates, head restraints and on the centre panel of the seats.
This latest anniversary model will make its world debut at the legendary GTI event at Wörthersee in Austria at the beginning of June.
The Golf GTI Edition 35 will open for order in the UK later this year. Prices and full UK specification will be announced in due course.
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PDF brochure ... in German :laugh:
http://api.viglink.com/api/click?format=go&key=76076de5e37ef7ee6e4eeb51c46d3eb9&loc=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.golfgtiforum.co.uk%2Findex.php%3Ftopic%3D188548.110&v=1&libid=1305218226825&out=http%3A%2F%2Fdl.dropbox.com%2Fu%2F3775593%2FGolf%2520GTI%2FGolf%2520GTI%2520Edition%252035.pdf&ref=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.golfgtiforum.co.uk%2Findex.php%3Ftopic%3D188548.100&title=Edition%2035%3F&txt=http%3A%2F%2Fdl.dropbox.com%2Fu%2F3775593%2FGolf%2520GTI%2FGolf%2520GTI%2520Edition%252035.pdf
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Those optional wheels are tragic :sick:
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Every 6 months weeks for porsche :signLOL:
:happy2:
The new C4 GTS looks lovely though. My second most perfect Porsche after a Turbo S. Followed a Boxster Spyder tonight as well, very nice in the flesh.
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Same milk bottle tops to stop you as the Ed30 then? Question is, does it have a KO4? :wink:
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Same milk bottle tops to stop you as the Ed30 then? Question is, does it have a KO4? :wink:
I've got a mate whos attempting to dig out an engine spec for me... I'm very keen to know. I think we could be looking at the first 'tuned' EA888 as it could well be part of the development process for the next gen. Golf. We'll have to wait and see.
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As I told you a few weeks ago the ED35 has the EA113 with the K04.
:drinking:
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As I told you a few weeks ago the ED35 has the EA113 with the K04.
:drinking:
So the same engine as the golf R then and basically the same as the Ed30 but chain driven. Whats the point in that :stupid:
I thought at least the ea888 tsi enigine with a k04 as standard. Alot of the yanks have been bolting K04's to the 210ps tsi engine with awesome results i.e high 11sec, low 12sec quarter mile times :surprised:
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As I told you a few weeks ago the ED35 has the EA113 with the K04.
:drinking:
And how do u know this??
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As I told you a few weeks ago the ED35 has the EA113 with the K04.
:drinking:
And how do u know this??
Doubt it would be an EA888 Lee... the S3/Ed30/TT-whatever blocks are all EA113 because that's had the engineering done for the higher power/torque ratings already and they're sold in such few numbers that they don't affect the fleet CO2 tremendously so there's no need for the EA888 unit in these "halo" cars. Up-engineering the EA888 would cost euros which wouldn't be worth it.
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Neo
It's a power hike from 210ps to 235ps.
There is so much headroom in the EA888 that I very much doubt VW would resort to fitting the "old" engine.
Simple 2min remap of raising prolly 0.2 bar of boost would achieve that extra 25ps.
But what do I know eh! we need to see the engine bay!
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Neo
It's a power hike from 210ps to 235ps.
There is so much headroom in the EA888 that I very much doubt VW would resort to fitting the "old" engine.
Simple 2min remap of raising prolly 0.2 bar of boost would achieve that extra 25ps.
But what do I know eh! we need to see the engine bay!
/me shrugs> the car industry works the way the car industry works. The hike from the Mk5 GTI to the Ed30 was around 30ps which is also easily accomplished by a remap alone but the uprated engine was put in.
I'll bet given the numbers that to avoid having to validate yet another powerplant it's probably an EA113 unit for the reasons described above... but you're right, proof is seeing the engine bay. Otherwise it's all just armchair speculation :smiley:
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It does sound like it will be a Mk6 version of the Ed30 and will share the same engine.. It's not the end of the world though I suppose. After all, a 360bhp Mk6 wouldn't be a bad motor.. :wink: Question is will it have the same size cooler etc as the Ed30, as we can see the brakes haven't been touched from the standard Mk6 (same as the Ed30 over the standard Mk5 GTI)..
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the headroom on the old EA113 with K03 is a lot LESS than the EA888 with IHI K03 in my opinion. Just being in Wigit's car in S1 and S2 spec is enough..and seeing its current dyno numbers its almost like the RB26DETT by Nissan - over engineered by some margin! :grin:
There is also no HPFP issue like the EA113 had. :wink:
But it's still all speculation till we see some engine bay shots. Wonder why they didn't release any details of engine spec tho or engine pics.
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So the same engine as the golf R then and basically the same as the Ed30 but chain driven.
There is no chain driven EA113. It's still belt driven.
And how do u know this??
Think it doesn't make any difference how I know it.
Believe me I have no reason to tell stories. Everbody will know the facts in a few days.
So why should I be an idiot and tell crap?
Doubt it would be an EA888 Lee... the S3/Ed30/TT-whatever blocks are all EA113 because that's
had the engineering done for the higher power/torque ratings already and they're sold in such
few numbers that they don't affect the fleet CO2 tremendously so there's no need for the EA888
unit in these "halo" cars. Up-engineering the EA888 would cost euros which wouldn't be worth it.
:happy2:
It's a power hike from 210ps to 235ps.
There is so much headroom in the EA888 that I very much doubt VW would resort to fitting the "old" engine.
Simple 2min remap of raising prolly 0.2 bar of boost would achieve that extra 25ps.
But what do I know eh! we need to see the engine bay!
You really think VW would do a simple remap?
They never did it this way.
the headroom on the old EA113 with K03 is a lot LESS than the EA888 with IHI K03 in my opinion.
Sorry, that's absolutely wrong. :wink:
VW knows it better than you.
But it's still all speculation till we see some engine bay shots. Wonder why they didn't release any details of engine spec tho or engine pics.
There is no speculation no more. EA113 + K04. That's it.
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In that case, VW have gone backwards.
ED30 weighed 1406kg for a 5dr DSG and the ED35 weighs 1431kg for a 5dr DSG.
Looks like middle age spread is becoming an issue again :signLOL:
Mind you it is still lighter than a Golf R at 1571kg for a 5dr DSG :surprised:
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Wow, you're beginning to sound like our old mate TT who used to post on here.
I bow to your superior knowledge in that case! :notworthy:
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A bit harsh chungster. TT was never a foe.
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A bit harsh chungster. TT was never a foe.
Yeah sorry stealth was trying to think of a word but dunno y that one popped in my head!
My English (and knowledge ) ain't that great . Shall amend! :happy2:
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I can see where you are coming from though.
Will definitely be worth seeing the engine and tuning potential of the car, even if it does't look all that.
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In that case, VW have gone backwards.
ED30 weighed 1406kg for a 5dr DSG and the ED35 weighs 1431kg for a 5dr DSG.
Looks like middle age spread is becoming an issue again :signLOL:
Mind you it is still lighter than a Golf R at 1571kg for a 5dr DSG :surprised:
Don't compare 'paper weights'. :wink:
The truth is all Mk.VI weight slightly less than their Mk.V predesessors.
Hey, and I don't know any 5dr DSG with only 1406 kg. My 3dr manual is about that.
Remember all these include driver and fuel.
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Wow, you're beginning to sound like our old mate TT who used to post on here.
I bow to your superior knowledge in that case! :notworthy:
+1
can you imagine a post off between the bruce and TT. it'd be biblical :grin:
@ the bruce where is all this info coming from? other forums, dealers, bob @ the pub?
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In that case, VW have gone backwards.
ED30 weighed 1406kg for a 5dr DSG and the ED35 weighs 1431kg for a 5dr DSG.
Looks like middle age spread is becoming an issue again :signLOL:
Mind you it is still lighter than a Golf R at 1571kg for a 5dr DSG :surprised:
Don't compare 'paper weights'. :wink:
The truth is all Mk.VI weight slightly less than their Mk.V predesessors.
Hey, and I don't know any 5dr DSG with only 1406 kg. My 3dr manual is about that.
Remember all these include driver and fuel.
I'm taking the weights directly from VW PDF technical files and all say the weights "conform" to directive 80/1268/EEC.
Am I missing something in translation? :confused:
I did think that the Golf R was lighter than the Sportback S3 though :grin:
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Janner, I was in that business for 10 years and I know some people at VW.
But all I said is no secret but common knowledge in the best informed German GTI forum.
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If it helps, my 3dr ED30 has been weighed properly on corner scales and was 1356kgs without me in it and a 1/4 tank of motion lotion..
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I had 1407 kg including me (90 kg) and 3/4 tank. Standard GTI of course. :wink:
But there won't be any huge difference between BWA and BYD.
The slightly heavier weight of the ED30 (and ED35) comes from the
better equipment from factory. A similar equipped AXX/BWA will have
the same weight.
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Like the red on the seat belt edge :happy2:
PDF brochure ... in German :laugh:
http://api.viglink.com/api/click?format=go&key=76076de5e37ef7ee6e4eeb51c46d3eb9&loc=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.golfgtiforum.co.uk%2Findex.php%3Ftopic%3D188548.110&v=1&libid=1305218226825&out=http%3A%2F%2Fdl.dropbox.com%2Fu%2F3775593%2FGolf%2520GTI%2FGolf%2520GTI%2520Edition%252035.pdf&ref=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.golfgtiforum.co.uk%2Findex.php%3Ftopic%3D188548.100&title=Edition%2035%3F&txt=http%3A%2F%2Fdl.dropbox.com%2Fu%2F3775593%2FGolf%2520GTI%2FGolf%2520GTI%2520Edition%252035.pdf
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182... i agree, i like that touch too!
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not sure about those optional 19's tho :surprised:
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Sold! I am having one of those :jumpmove:
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So it's basically, an newer Ed30...
haldex and the Ed30, is the Golf R. best performance combo.
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It's like history repeating itself, same thing happens with each 'anni' imo...
MK4... Initially received a lukewarm reception due to it 'only being a GTi with a bodykit and fancy rims blah blah blah'... then everyone realises it has a ko3s, the added extras are a bargain and all of a sudden the 'scene' can't get enough...
MK5... Again the same lukewarm reception and a huge number of forum banter about it being a letdown, 'just a GTi with a bodykit and some boring grey BBS rims, 230Bhp is a joke in the current hot hatch market blah blah blah'... then everyone wakes up to the fact it has a Ko4 and the extra kit is actually a bargain and all of a sudden its the darling of the scene again and hugely popular...
MK6... Same is happening all over again... my 2p worth... Give it a year and people will be trading in their grandparents for one... :wink:
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Theres also reference to the ED35 on ETKA, can somebody with an updated version have a look at the turbo?
PS Beddie good post....
If anybody is still thinking their Eddys and Pirelli's are worth 15k+ I suggest you sell them quick before the stark unforgiving brutality of the motor trade rises up and smites thee.....
Mk5 prices will tumble just like Mk4 ones did
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It's like history repeating itself, same thing happens with each 'anni' imo...
MK4... Initially received a lukewarm reception due to it 'only being a GTi with a bodykit and fancy rims blah blah blah'... then everyone realises it has a ko3s, the added extras are a bargain and all of a sudden the 'scene' can't get enough...
MK5... Again the same lukewarm reception and a huge number of forum banter about it being a letdown, 'just a GTi with a bodykit and some boring grey BBS rims, 230Bhp is a joke in the current hot hatch market blah blah blah'... then everyone wakes up to the fact it has a Ko4 and the extra kit is actually a bargain and all of a sudden its the darling of the scene again and hugely popular...
MK6... Same is happening all over again... my 2p worth... Give it a year and people will be trading in their grandparents for one... :wink:
Well said :congrats:
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It's like history repeating itself, same thing happens with each 'anni' imo...
MK4... Initially received a lukewarm reception due to it 'only being a GTi with a bodykit and fancy rims blah blah blah'... then everyone realises it has a ko3s, the added extras are a bargain and all of a sudden the 'scene' can't get enough...
MK5... Again the same lukewarm reception and a huge number of forum banter about it being a letdown, 'just a GTi with a bodykit and some boring grey BBS rims, 230Bhp is a joke in the current hot hatch market blah blah blah'... then everyone wakes up to the fact it has a Ko4 and the extra kit is actually a bargain and all of a sudden its the darling of the scene again and hugely popular...
MK6... Same is happening all over again... my 2p worth... Give it a year and people will be trading in their grandparents for one... :wink:
:happy2: :congrats: :happy2:
Theres also reference to the ED35 on ETKA, can somebody with an updated version have a look at the turbo?
What else than an K04 do you expect on a EA113 with 235 HP?
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PN for the turbo.. 06F 145 702 C
K04
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So basically a 2WD R then - mechanics wise, give or take a few bits of course.
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I predict a hell of a lot more car for the extra dough..
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I predict a hell of a lot more car for the extra dough..
Like what?
I'm thinking
Kessy
K04'd EA113
18" stock wheels
Part leather
Xenons as standard.......maybe!
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Hell of a lot more car than the normal GTI everyone's whinging on it's "the same as but £x,xxx more expensive".
I reckon, as has happened in the last 2 incarnations, the sum of the extra kit alone will be more than the above premium and then you're getting a K04 lump on top.
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Picture of the optional DSG stick shows the magnetic suspension button, could that be standard kit like it is on a rocco GT that would warrant an fairly solid increase in price.
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https://volkswagen.de/content/medialib/vwd4/de/dialog/pdf/golf_gti/golf_gti_editiontup0511/_jcr_content/renditions/rendition.file/tup_golf_gti_edition_35_kw19_in.pdf
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Having done a quick check of the specs from various brochures; the GTI EA888 engine produces around 170 g/km of CO2. So you'd expect a lightly tuned EA888 to produce slightly more than that but much less than the R.
Not so.
The ED35 is just under 190 g/km which is almost identical to its very close family relative: The Leon Cupra and Cupra R both put out 190 g/km. And we all know the Leon Cupra has the EA113 K04 unit. :smiley:
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https://volkswagen.de/content/medialib/vwd4/de/dialog/pdf/golf_gti/golf_gti_editiontup0511/_jcr_content/renditions/rendition.file/tup_golf_gti_edition_35_kw19_in.pdf
not a lot of options there...... for those of us that dont speak or read german whats the rough translation? :rolleye:
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https://volkswagen.de/content/medialib/vwd4/de/dialog/pdf/golf_gti/golf_gti_editiontup0511/_jcr_content/renditions/rendition.file/tup_golf_gti_edition_35_kw19_in.pdf
not a lot of options there...... for those of us that dont speak or read german whats the rough translation? :rolleye:
I think it roughly translates into 'buy me and remap me to 300bhp' :laugh:
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not a lot of options there...... for those of us that dont speak or read german whats the rough translation? :rolleye:
Guess these options are just the things differing to standard Golfs.
Rough translation:
Microfiber hex interior: + 900,-- €
19" wheels: + 600,-- €
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not a lot of options there...... for those of us that dont speak or read german whats the rough translation? :rolleye:
Guess these options are just the things differing to standard Golfs.
Rough translation:
Microfiber hex interior: + 900,-- €
19" wheels: + 600,-- €
So thats an alcantara seat option and a leather seat option and 19" wheels.
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The latest Leon has a alcantara option now too, red/black or white/black - looks nice.
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Picture of the optional DSG stick shows the magnetic suspension button, could that be standard kit like it is on a rocco GT that would warrant an fairly solid increase in price.
Optional extra on the German site for Adaptive chassis control at 965 euros.
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add 2200,-- € for the new KW DCC coilover coming next month !! :happy2:
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not a lot of options there...... for those of us that dont speak or read german whats the rough translation? :rolleye:
I think it roughly translates into 'buy me and remap me to 300bhp' :laugh:
.... :signLOL: Excellent! It would be rude to say no.
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Looks like xenons are standard in Germany as there's no option on the konfigurator.
off topic: I looked at the standard GTI on there as well and you can order one in about 30 different colours! There are 3 or 4 different greens.
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I think the UK literature also shows xenons as being standard fair on the ED35, with front and rear LED's.
So Bruce KW are making a set of coilovers specifically for DCC? thats interesting.
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Yes,
18", Xenon and LED are standard. So the K04 engine is about 1000,- € in Germany.
:happy2:
KW will release a completely new coilover which incorporates electronically adjustable
and adaptive dampers that can be switched by a touch on the DCC button. Works with
factory fitted DCC only.
So unfortunately it's > 3000,-- €. :jumping: ( 900,-- € DCC + 2200,-- € KW )
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Yes,
18", Xenon and LED are standard. So the K04 engine is about 1000,- € in Germany.
:happy2:
KW will release a completely new coilover which incorporates electronically adjustable
and adaptive dampers that can be switched by a touch on the DCC button. Works with
factory fitted DCC only.
So unfortunately it's > 3000,-- €. :jumping: ( 900,-- € DCC + 2200,-- € KW )
Probably better not to spec DCC and go for Ohlins instead, decent ride quality, excellent build and actually save money!
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If I went with the ED35 it would wear the Bilstein B16 PSS10's again. I loved them on the ED30. :love:
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Went To Wolsey VW today...Salesman stated they would get a demo ed35 in late summer and then orders can be made for deliveries of them around spring/summer 2012....He stated that the Turbo on the ED35 will be the same as the R. He called it a Supercharger !
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Wow that salesman knows his product.
Or did he mean a 'super' charger, but omitted the "turb-word"...
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No, super charger refers to the price vw expects you to pay for it... :laugh:
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Had an email from the PR agent who's distributing info on the ED35 for VW, the site is now registered to receive copies of the official updates, photo's and videos.
They also confirmed it's official debut will be in Wörthersee.
As soon as I received anything I will get it posted up :happy2:
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Nice one, Steve!
Does that mean that they'll inform you of official news on other Volkswagen cars too?
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Yes.
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Good stuff boss man :jumping:
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is the uk literature available to scan on as a pdf? (sorry if been mentioned have not looked through all pages)
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Might be of some interest :happy2:
Cal
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Almost makes me want to buy one :innocent:
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Matching lipstick and toe polish 0ooOOOF! I never really like new models unless they are exotic or i have seen them on the road for a while, but that looks tasty to me. :pomppomp:
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those alloys look much better then I thought :ashamed:
does the rather sweaty sheila come as standard too? :drool:
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Nice to see a GTI in an interesting colour. Like that.
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Lol reminds me of the cake scene in Matrix Reloaded.
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Never mind the false panting... wheres the nurburgring video? :chicken:
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i like that video! still not 100% on the car though just seems a bit half arsed :chicken:
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i like that video! still not 100% on the car though just seems a bit half arsed :chicken:
Yeah i reckon a used R will be better bet
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another good news:
the Edition35 comes with factory fitted S3 alloy arms and hubs !!
:happy2:
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Its so good it makes her cry...love it :grin:
Does look good though!
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Reckon that lass in the video should have driven the DSG, as she's enjoying yanking that gearknob about a bit too much methinks.
Think she'd def pass the audition for the remake of the old Robert Palmer video though.
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Really like the video. Love the goosebumps at the end with the shape of the honeycomb. Very good marketing yet again by VW.
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is she smuggling a peanut at 1:33? try to work it out. :driver:
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Looks better in the vid then the press pics and them wheels are growing on me, but I still can't decide whether I like the MK6 or not
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My work colleague just mistook it for a Fiat Punto. Perhaps that says it all!
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Red looks good at 1.26 in this vid :happy2:
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Red looks good at 1.26 in this vid :happy2:
&feature=youtu.be
:love: Certainly does! :happy2:
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Stupid stupid max power wheels... what are they doing! :stupid:
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Like Steve said, the wheels don't look as bad as I first thought. Would like to see them in a darker colour..
Pics robbed from another forum..
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Confirmation of KO4..
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What cooler is it wearing, do we know?
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At a complete stab in the dark, probably the same on thats in the ed30.
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At a complete stab in the dark, probably the same on thats in the ed30.
lol :grin:
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Well the brakes haven't been upgraded, so I would assume the FMIC won't either. Just wondered whether VW may of chucked the S3 cooler on this time.. :sad1:
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Well the brakes haven't been upgraded, so I would assume the FMIC won't either. Just wondered whether VW may of chucked the S3 cooler on this time.. :sad1:
Even the S3 cooler now comes with plastic end caps, rather than alloy welded ones :sad1:
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Get the app for your iPhone now too
http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/gti-edition-35/id439286294?mt=8
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What cooler is it wearing, do we know?
Firespark metallic red.
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What cooler is it wearing, do we know?
Firespark metallic red.
Think he meant intercooler, not colour. Damn nice colour though.
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DOH :rolleye: Sorry long day me :stupid:
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About time they did a decent Red! :pomppomp:
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Same FMIC as GTI Mk.VI and R.
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Wouldn't mind seeing a full shot with the option wheels. The standard ones still aren't doing it for me.
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Are the 35 wheels on the white car more smoked than the red car?
Or is it just my dodgy eyesight?
Like the new red paint, but really liking the white version.
Not keen on the 'option wheel' looks like that Red/Black RS3 wheel but worse IMO.
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Yes, they're smoked.
That's why I posted three pics. Three factory options.
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They look like Monty II's as fitted to the mk4 GTI!
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I'm liking the White one! I would like to see those 'option' wheels all one colour as well , if they were all silver/black/anthracite/whatever I think they would look better.
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They look like Monty II's as fitted to the mk4 GTI!
Yes, we still have a Mk.IV with Montral II and we love them !!
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^ I can't tell from looking at this pic but are the non-black parts of that wheel diamond-cut clear lacquer? If so.... :stupid: :fighting:
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Look like it to me by the photo. I shook my head when i noticed.
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Er, why?
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Er, why?
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,726.0.html
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Er, why?
I'd imagine its because VW (any many other manufacturers) have yet to produce a wheel with a diamond cut and lacquered finish that doesnt corrode...
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Ah right, so is that even true of the Monza Shadows on the MK6? Are they ploughing on defiantly producing a wheel that corrodes after time?
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Still no reason to dislike the wheel!
With the right care and maintenance there is no reason why the finish cannot last as long as many others.......
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Ah right, so is that even true of the Monza Shadows on the MK6? Are they ploughing on defiantly producing a wheel that corrodes after time?
Yes, I know quite a few that have had them replaced under warrenty. Infact i was offered some last week that were for sale that were 4 brand new replacments that had been replacments for some corroded ones that were only 18 months old.
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Still no reason to dislike the wheel!
With the right care and maintenance there is no reason why the finish cannot last as long as many others.......
Had my Monza IIs for 4 years without any problems (I bought the car new in 2005 and sold it in 2009).
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Ah right, so is that even true of the Monza Shadows on the MK6? Are they ploughing on defiantly producing a wheel that corrodes after time?
Unfortunately i think that in time it's inevitable that the Monza shadows will corrode, As Greeners has said with the right care it can be delayed but as soon as the lacquer is compromised any polished finish will start to go :sad1:
Best bet is to avoid any harsh wheel cleaning compounds and touch up any stone chips to the lacquer and avoiding salty winter roads will help enormously too!
VW doesnt have a great recent history tbh, MK3 Anni and MK4 Anni wheels both corroded with VW eventually admitting defeat with the MK4 and making the warranty replacements painted finish, MK5 Monza 2s (including the ones on my new at the time GTi) are notoriously prone too and the MK6 version will eventually succumb imo..
My OEM BBS spilts on my A3 had a diamond cut lip and they were replaced under warranty for the new ones to do the same! I'm super careful with my car cleaning regime but cant stop the tiny chips to the lacquer that all year round use brings etc
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You would think with paint technology nowadays they could come up with a close match to polished. My works had a silver anodised painted lip which was pretty close to polished but with a bit more of a mirror finish. Lasted perfectly well. Surely they could come up with something close.
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I'm happy to take the risk as IMO there is no better finish and look to any OEM wheel!
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Liking it in white quite a lot especially with the option (black inner) wheel. Not sure if I prefer this or the R though...
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Anyone know the colour code for the firespark metallic red?
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Anyone know the colour code for the firespark metallic red?
Had a good look, cannot find it anywhere, think it is still under wraps for the time being.
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VW used Firespark when they launched the Scirocco but I don't think it became a colour option in the UK.
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Seen it today in the flesh .... Nice colour .. But... Nah I'll stick with what I've got :booty:
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Some components of firespark were produced in Japan and this factory
was affected by the earth quake. So they cancelled this colour.
I'd go for carbon steel grey or for the classic GTI colours red, white, black.
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Seen it today in the flesh .... Nice colour .. But... Nah I'll stick with what I've got :booty:
Totally agree... in fact i almost walked straight past it. :confused:
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Great shot as usual, Rich - Shows off that glorious metallic red colour. Such a shame it's cancelled.
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theyre not doing it in that colour?!
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theyre not doing it in that colour?!
....Apparently not :sad1: :
Some components of firespark were produced in Japan and this factory
was affected by the earth quake. So they cancelled this colour.
Absolutely crazy isn't it.
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gutted!!
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Saw this yesterday aswell before visiting the milltek stand , paint is a lovelly colour, cars interior is terrible IMO, looks cheap, and nothing to make it more desirable over the stock mk6.
On the handling course it looks very purposeful with it's new designed Angel eye drl's.
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whats different about the DRLs to the rest of the GTI/R variants?
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its got those lights Steve p had on his
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They looked a slightly different design. Chungster pointed it out yesterday when the car was being photo'd for the press.
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hmm... i thought they looked the same, but i havent seen an ed35 in the flesh :(
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Might of been the bulbs output, but they looked like there's more of a hook design to the drl layout.
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theyre not doing it in that colour?!
According to the press release I saw they never where due to, same as with the Golf R, some of the press shots showed it in that colour but never released it.
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thats a shame, its a gorgeous colour!
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They used that metallic red only on the press Scirocco's too. Don't VW realise that such a colour can increase sales? :stupid:
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Wasn't there Saturday!!!! :fighting:
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Any more info known yet on expected list price and when orders can be taken?
I've also heard that xenons might be standard? Any more info on that or is it just pure speculation?
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I think I may have taken a load of pictures of this and not even realised it was the ED35.
Not a good sign IMHO.
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I've also heard that xenons might be standard? Any more info on that or is it just pure speculation?
....I'm afraid that no-one ever knows these things until public release. Companies like VW and Apple etc keep everything a secret until they launch. Our guesses might turn out to be right but it is all speculation.
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The German configurator shows xenons as standard, but might change for the UK. Anyone know if they were standard on German Ed30s?
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I think I may have taken a load of pictures of this and not even realised it was the ED35.
Not a good sign IMHO.
....If the Mk6 was widely known as the Mk5.5, then what is the Ed35? - Ed30.5?
I think that us enthusiasts have far greater expectations of anything with a GTI badge than VW do - They seem to view it as just an extra options version. I actually think that the GTI Excessive is more worthy of the title:
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I think that us enthusiasts have far greater expectations of anything with a GTI badge than VW do - They seem to view it as just an extra options version.
I completely agree, it's very disappointing.
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I think that us enthusiasts have far greater expectations of anything with a GTI badge than VW do - They seem to view it as just an extra options version.
I completely agree, it's very disappointing.
Ive seen it in the flesh, and i still wouldnt say no :confused:
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I think that us enthusiasts have far greater expectations of anything with a GTI badge than VW do - They seem to view it as just an extra options version.
I completely agree, it's very disappointing.
Ive seen it in the flesh, and i still wouldnt say no :confused:
I don't doubt it is a nice car, but is it really special enough to be a "Special Edition"? Performance-wise it doesn't look so, and the visual extras are barely recognisable to most.
I guess the concept of the Special Edition car has been diluted over the years, and I'm rather skeptical that they do an Edition x car every 5 years.
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I don't doubt it is a nice car, but is it really special enough to be a "Special Edition"? Performance-wise it doesn't look so, and the visual extras are barely recognisable to most.
I guess the concept of the Special Edition car has been diluted over the years, and I'm rather skeptical that they do an Edition x car every 5 years.
....Exactly, and that's the point: It simply ain't special enough. That new BMW 1M(?) which TopGear featured on Sunday is a true special edition and so is the Audi RS3.
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Agreed. I'd be in favour of one such model each *10* years, not 5...
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I don't doubt it is a nice car, but is it really special enough to be a "Special Edition"? Performance-wise it doesn't look so, and the visual extras are barely recognisable to most.
I guess the concept of the Special Edition car has been diluted over the years, and I'm rather skeptical that they do an Edition x car every 5 years.
....Exactly, and that's the point: It simply ain't special enough. That new BMW 1M(?) which TopGear featured on Sunday is a true special edition and so is the Audi RS3.
Why is the Sedate looking RS3 special? I can see the argument for the 1M, by virtue of the numbers manufactured, paint available, and interior. Not sure about the RS3 though. Badly disguised Halfords run out model IMO, however - cracking engine!
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Why is the Sedate looking RS3 special? I can see the argument for the 1M, by virtue of the numbers manufactured, paint available, and interior. Not sure about the RS3 though. Badly disguised Halfords run out model IMO, however - cracking engine!
....The RS3 is also only being produced in limited numbers AFAIK. It may look a bit sedate but not compared with the S3 when both are not aftermarket modified. Agreed not so specially different as the BMW is but I think the S3>RS3 differences are more pronounced than the Mk6>Ed35. That RS 5-pot engine is certainly a serious differentiator and winner :notworthy:
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I'm liking that GTI Excessive version!!!! :drool:
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I liked what I saw of the ED35, it's understated and smart. I'd happily be given one.
Every single time ... "it's not special enough" "it's not fast enough" "why isn't it 6 wheel drive with guns on the roof"...
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....If the Mk6 was widely known as the Mk5.5, then what is the Ed35? - Ed30.5?
I think that us enthusiasts have far greater expectations of anything with a GTI badge than VW do - They seem to view it as just an extra options version. I actually think that the GTI Excessive is more worthy of the title:
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I disagree but i see Golf GTIs different they never were the boy racer skirted winged hot hatches like the 'exclussive' posted. That was never what the golf GTI was about. Neither were the golf GTI special editions. They were never much different to the normal cars in the past 28 years. VW left that in history to the Ford escort RS/XR/GTI/ST/Cosworths, MGrover turbos, the Astra GTE/GSI/VXRs, Peugeot GTIs, Renaults GT/RSsport and such like. VW comercials use to play on it too. If the 'enthusiasts' expect more , then sorry they don't know the brand very well. Plus the GTI name/brand has been held back since 1993 by its adopted favourate child brother the R brand. Then a few years later to some extent by its 'sporty brand' cousin Cupra & older brother Audi.
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I liked what I saw of the ED35, it's understated and smart. I'd happily be given one.
Every single time ... "it's not special enough" "it's not fast enough" "why isn't it 6 wheel drive with guns on the roof"...
.... :signLOL: Now there's an idea for some mods - Carl would be the man to advise, also cmdrfire.
Yep, most folks fall into two distinct categories: Those who like understated stealth and those who like in yer face 'look at me' on the stage under the spotlight. No prizes for guessing which I am :grin:
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I liked what I saw of the ED35, it's understated and smart. I'd happily be given one.
Every single time ... "it's not special enough" "it's not fast enough" "why isn't it 6 wheel drive with guns on the roof"...
.... :signLOL: Now there's an idea for some mods - Carl would be the man to advise, also cmdrfire.
Yep, most folks fall into two distinct categories: Those who like understated stealth and those who like in yer face 'look at me' on the stage under the spotlight. No prizes for guessing which I am :grin:
Nope, you've lost me Robin :evilgrin:
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I disagree but i see Golf GTIs different they never were the boy racer skirted winged hot hatches like the 'exclussive' posted. That was never what the golf GTI was about. Neither were the golf GTI special editions. They were never much different to the normal cars in the past 28 years. VW left that in history to the Ford escort RS/XR/GTI/ST/Cosworths, MGrover turbos, the Astra GTE/GSI/VXRs, Peugeot GTIs, Renaults GT/RSsport and such like. VW comercials use to play on it too. If the 'enthusiasts' expect more , then sorry they don't know the brand very well. Plus the GTI name/brand has been held back since 1993 by its adopted favourate child brother the R brand. The a few years later to some extent by its 'sporty brand' cousin Cupra.
....Very true. But you're sounding like a man of my age and tastes and desires change. Why stay stuck with how the brand used to be? :happy2:
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Maybe a special R maybe special in the future but a special GTI will always be restrained because of the history and its now place in the brand.
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That's OK if your audience stays the same - but it doesn't. The proof is, whether we know much about the heritage of the brand or not, that we are all enthusiasts and we're not excited by it, and we're their target audience.
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That's OK if your audience stays the same - but it doesn't. The proof is, whether we know much about the heritage of the brand or not, that we are all enthusiasts and we're not excited by it, and we're their target audience.
Don't think you are tbh. Enthusiasts on forums only count for a fraction of a percent, in all likelihood; heritage owners are more likely to have an impact on VW Classic than we are on VW.
The Ed35 is for people who want something a bit better or a bit more likely to hold its value.
Remember the GTI is a niche model of the Golf (A5 platform really, but you get my meaning). The Ed35 is a niche model of a niche model. Bottom line it's more or less worthless to the company except as a PR exercise and to generate goodwill (amongst non-forumites :P).
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Yes, but as a 'halo' PR model they are worth a lot to the sales of the 'ordinary' Golfs. But I take your point about us enthusiasts being a relative minority - It explains why not all other GTI drivers wave back! Current GTI's are a smart car for wifey to have and also retired couples whose children have grown up. The Mk4 GTI was huge among female professionals - Women in suits in black GTI's (and probably black underwear too). By far the worst performing GTI though.
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Yes, but as a 'halo' PR model they are worth a lot to the sales of the 'ordinary' Golfs. But I take your point about us enthusiasts being a relative minority - It explains why not all other GTI drivers wave back! Current GTI's are a smart car for wifey to have and also retired couples whose children have grown up. The Mk4 GTI was huge among female professionals - Women in suits in black GTI's (and probably black underwear too). By far the worst performing GTI though.
Tell me about it! Saw two stunning hot chicks in a black mk5 GTI near Camberley the other day.
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I think VW do concentrate quite a bit on their enthusiast followers actually.
They are very aware that there has been a strong following of their products since the aircooled days, they are very aware that there is a massive worldwide GTI scene following and that many owners have been there since the mk1 days.
VW bring out specials every year to display at Worthersee, and many of these models are testing the water as to how the enthusiasts take to styling etc.
VW are very aware that they have a lot of dedicated repeat buyers that not only bolster up the new car market but because of the cars' popularity it holds up the value of used cars and keeps the VW brands a cut above the other mainstream small car producers.
As quick examples, we had the W12 GTI which was technically a mk5 but had the styling features of the mk6 to prepare people for the looks of the current VW noses. Then there was the Worthersee GTI in 2009, forerunner of the ED35, colour and all. Similar seats, same darkened lights, the black optional 19s on the 35 etc etc.
So as Snoopy says, VW won't dilute their GTI brand. It took years to build into it's iconic status and has always been the best allrounder hot hatch.
To answer the hi-tech demands of the well heeled play station generation they have the R brand. Carte blanche there to try out wilder things than the GTI stands for but still very recognisable as an understated and discreet VW Golf.
So they're doing something right.
The ED35 may be a bit underwhelming, but at the end of the day it isn't a particularly important anniversary, it is just a convenient run out model to bolster sales until the mk7 arrives in a couple of years.
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These now come up as an option on the configurator for the standard GTI.
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Id definitely be checking that box. They're stunning.
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I like those wheels too......
Similar to the RS3 wheels, but they have more of a "blade" edge to the end of the wheel spoke
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Ok, maybe not that similar :stupid:
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Sorry ... they don't do anything for me ...
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Sorry ... they don't do anything for me ...
Nor me , they look like they are made by Ripspeeed @ halfords! Maybe they are better in the metal.
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They are awful looking wheels.
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They are awful looking wheels.
.........same here bit like them horrors fitted on that french Citroen ds3 racing :sick:
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I like those wheels too......
Similar to the RS3 wheels, but they have more of a "blade" edge to the end of the wheel spoke
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Ok, maybe not that similar :stupid:
They look better in the flesh.
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Would look awesome on a Black car! :notworthy:
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Also agree, bad choice in wheels! too much going on!!
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I don't really like them. Would order the 18". :wink:
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Can anybody photoshop the Ed35 with a nice set of Monza Shadows? I get the feeling they would look lush against that paint colour.
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Very positive review of the Edition 35 in this months Evo. They rate it as the best GTI yet, giving it 4.5 stars.