R32 Vs Is350
08-11-08, 10:57 PM
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oh common so you're saying a 700 hp r32 is even realistic for a non sponsored car? so how much hp do you have in your r32 and how much did you pay to get you there? I remember in the other thread with you that you were saying how your hpa r32 can blow away evos and so I edumacated myself a little bit on how much these r32 turbo kits cost and found that the cost for something like 450hp was like 20 thousand dollars.. lol whatever 
why spend so much only to have a even MORE unreliable lemon lol
why spend so much only to have a even MORE unreliable lemon lolVW Golf R32 EIP Tuning Stage 4 R32 Turbo AWD Dyno 754 BHP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSW-x326sV4
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08-11-08, 11:30 PM
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all im trying to say is thats it possible to get that much power out of these cars. like i said b4 stock for stock the r32 is slower. if u have the money then just get a ferrari or something. i dont mean any disrespect to anyone!!! so plz dont try to make me look dumb on here. im not a competative guy or try to b. i keep it cool with ppl i have a passion for my vws and my lexus, im not a pro tuner or work for any car mag. this is my personal opinion thats all.
08-11-08, 11:59 PM
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pssh just buy a FOX 5.0 mustang for 3k and drop in 5k into the motor or even a new crate motor for 5k and you can blow away alot of stuff... course in a straight line only 
BUT STILL, 5.0 = best bang for the buck 
BUT STILL, 5.0 = best bang for the buck
08-12-08, 09:12 AM
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i have a hard time believing the IS350 is faster than the R32, the R32 is equip with a DSG tranny, with the launch control use on a 1/4 mile, (thats what this topic is all about.) the DSG shift so quick, our tranny (atleast my 250 tranny) is no where close to the response time on the DSG
afterall, lexus is a luxury brand, the car is heavy....
afterall, lexus is a luxury brand, the car is heavy....
08-12-08, 09:18 AM
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The VW is also heavy. I had an 08 R32 for about 4,000 miles, and my brother has an 08 IS350. I've driven both pretty extensively, and the IS350 is definitely faster. The R32 is definitely a fun little car though, DSG is okay, a bit clunky starting off. R32 is heavy with the AWD, but that helps its surefooted handling.
The R32 is a bit more engaging to drive than the IS350. IS350 has softer steering, etc. I love the steering wheels that VW puts in the GTI and R32. Big, chunky, flat bottomed. Exhaust note on the R32 was nice as well. Too bad the R32 sucked down gas like non other, nearly 90% highway driving an I netted about 21/22 mpg.
VW R32, 0-60 is 6.5 seconds according to VW, 3,547 pounds, 250 HP, 236 lb-ft of torque.
IS350, 0-60 is 5.3 seconds according to Lexus, 3,527 pounds, 306 HP, 277 lb-ft of torque.
The R32 is a bit more engaging to drive than the IS350. IS350 has softer steering, etc. I love the steering wheels that VW puts in the GTI and R32. Big, chunky, flat bottomed. Exhaust note on the R32 was nice as well. Too bad the R32 sucked down gas like non other, nearly 90% highway driving an I netted about 21/22 mpg.
VW R32, 0-60 is 6.5 seconds according to VW, 3,547 pounds, 250 HP, 236 lb-ft of torque.
IS350, 0-60 is 5.3 seconds according to Lexus, 3,527 pounds, 306 HP, 277 lb-ft of torque.
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08-12-08, 09:51 AM
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i have a hard time believing the IS350 is faster than the R32, the R32 is equip with a DSG tranny, with the launch control use on a 1/4 mile, (thats what this topic is all about.) the DSG shift so quick, our tranny (atleast my 250 tranny) is no where close to the response time on the DSG
afterall, lexus is a luxury brand, the car is heavy....
afterall, lexus is a luxury brand, the car is heavy....
08-12-08, 01:15 PM
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well, VW always underrate their horsepower rating. people dyno the 2.0T at around 180 to 190, on a stock 200hp rate car, same goes to the 1.8T, actually most european car underrate their power.
and Car & driver publish the TT3.2 @ 5.1sec, which is pretty much the same car.
and Car & driver publish the TT3.2 @ 5.1sec, which is pretty much the same car.
I have a hard time believing you have a hard time believing the 350 is faster than the R32 lol. What's so hard to believe? The R32 is smaller and lighter, just not enough to make up for the power difference. 50 HP and 40 lb of torque is quite a difference, and 1.2 sec difference in 0-60 times is an *** whooping, the numbers Lexus puts out are conservative too, I remember someone one here quoting sub 5 sec 0-60 times.
08-12-08, 06:17 PM
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all im trying to say is thats it possible to get that much power out of these cars. like i said b4 stock for stock the r32 is slower. if u have the money then just get a ferrari or something. i dont mean any disrespect to anyone!!! so plz dont try to make me look dumb on here. im not a competative guy or try to b. i keep it cool with ppl i have a passion for my vws and my lexus, im not a pro tuner or work for any car mag. this is my personal opinion thats all.
and op, what year R32?
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