I have the slowest GTi
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i've had an indicated 140mph from mine - 1 passenger and totally standard car, but also likely total bobbins.
I've always assumed because the speedo's is driven off the gearbox the speeds are "manafactured" speeds rather than a measurement of your road speeds - and just like the VW gearbox totally unreliable...
However since i've had my new gearbox my top speed is around 125mph - i'm sure the two are unconnected
I've always assumed because the speedo's is driven off the gearbox the speeds are "manafactured" speeds rather than a measurement of your road speeds - and just like the VW gearbox totally unreliable...
However since i've had my new gearbox my top speed is around 125mph - i'm sure the two are unconnected
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The one and only time I have (or will) try for topend I had a indicated 140 out of mine on a long slightly downhill stretch, the revs were just under 6900 and it was a cold morning. I know from comparing GPS at slower speeds my speedo is about 2-3mph out I recon at that speed probaly about 6-10mph which takes it very close to the book top speed which I thought was 127mph.
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The speedo is always going to be out, even going from a set of new tyres to worn tyres would knock it out, checked the manual the book top speed for the GTI is 127mph.
It was never really designed for topend, its geared in 5th for just under 21mph at 1000revs, so if you could get it on the limiter at 7k you would be looking at a tad over 140mph however I don't think its possible unless you have a 7 or 8 mile long road going downhill with the wind behind you.
It was never really designed for topend, its geared in 5th for just under 21mph at 1000revs, so if you could get it on the limiter at 7k you would be looking at a tad over 140mph however I don't think its possible unless you have a 7 or 8 mile long road going downhill with the wind behind you.
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I had it upto 130 on a straight road over probably 10 miles. Obviously it won't be 130 because the speedo is off but... who knows.Dangerous Dave wrote:The speedo is always going to be out, even going from a set of new tyres to worn tyres would knock it out, checked the manual the book top speed for the GTI is 127mph.
It was never really designed for topend, its geared in 5th for just under 21mph at 1000revs, so if you could get it on the limiter at 7k you would be looking at a tad over 140mph however I don't think its possible unless you have a 7 or 8 mile long road going downhill with the wind behind you.
I'm not sure they suit you though would theyandrea wrote:I think i need to grow some balls!!
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Just wait for the temp to be sitting where it should do, find a nice empty carriageway and go for it
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Agreed. Besides, you don't need to flying at 120mph down B-roads to enjoy the drive, 50mph is more than enough on most of the country roads in Shropshire to put a grin on your chin!polopowah wrote:too rightmysteryboy wrote:thats one way of getting yourself killed
my mum hit a deer at night at 35mph
nearly killed her......... and the car was a write off
i hate people speeding on small roads....keep it to the big roads where u get caught, nuff said
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Its all about being smooth with the throttle/brake and steering inputs, and reading the road ahead as far and as best as you can. By all means take the racing line through your corners, or cut through S-bends, but only if you can see that the road ahead is clear and there are no hidden obstructions (I've been reading Steve Sutcliffe's Carcraft driving masterclass in Autocar, see)