Golf GTI?

[mky]

This happened today. I pulled next to VW GTI at a signal and we were both making left. I was to the right of him. I knew instinctively what he would do so when signal turned green we both lunged forward. I was in sports mode on my 5.0 and I was surprised that Genny shook sideways 2 times trying to balance? IMO, the traction control kicked in but man was it aggressive. I lost the lead to him and he took left at the next signal, the road was not straight, it was winding but still I hoped my 420 hp would smoke the 210 or so hp of the GTI but I was kind of wrong. It lasted for about 300 meters. I am by no means driver with race skills but if we both go in a straight line, I am pretty sure Genny will smoke the GTI but the jerking movement of Genny took me by surprise. Is this to be expected? I did not know that GTI is that fast

 

[forzza1]

This happened today. I pulled next to VW GTI at a signal and we were both making left. I was to the right of him. I knew instinctively what he would do so when signal turned green we both lunged forward. I was in sports mode on my 5.0 and I was surprised that Genny shook sideways 2 times trying to balance? IMO, the traction control kicked in but man was it aggressive. I lost the lead to him and he took left at the next signal, the road was not straight, it was winding but still I hoped my 420 hp would smoke the 210 or so hp of the GTI but I was kind of wrong. It lasted for about 300 meters. I am by no means driver with race skills but if we both go in a straight line, I am pretty sure Genny will smoke the GTI but the jerking movement of Genny took me by surprise. Is this to be expected? I did not know that GTI is that fast

During a street race everything is possible. This does not mean your Genny is slower than a GTI. Simply impossible.

 

[RickA1]

I owned a GTI. They are VERY easy to mod/tune, and you can get 300 HP and above very cheaply and safely. With their weight, they can easily beat V8s.

 

[RickA1]

This one is a bit over the top with a bigger turbo (Maybe better internals...) making 458 HP and 396 lbs/ft torque.

quarter mile at 11.8@114.25.... not bad for a 2 liters 4 banger.....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6H1R-aeRfkg

 

[jimb100]

This happened today. I pulled next to VW GTI at a signal and we were both making left. I was to the right of him. I knew instinctively what he would do so when signal turned green we both lunged forward. I was in sports mode on my 5.0 and I was surprised that Genny shook sideways 2 times trying to balance? IMO, the traction control kicked in but man was it aggressive. I lost the lead to him and he took left at the next signal, the road was not straight, it was winding but still I hoped my 420 hp would smoke the 210 or so hp of the GTI but I was kind of wrong. It lasted for about 300 meters. I am by no means driver with race skills but if we both go in a straight line, I am pretty sure Genny will smoke the GTI but the jerking movement of Genny took me by surprise. Is this to be expected? I did not know that GTI is that fast

The Genesis isn't a street racer unless its just a stoplight to stoplight drag race. As you noted, the stability management system and the transmission control software both work against you in a real road race.

They can be over come so that you can use all 420 HP but it takes a deft touch more than a lead foot. The car is designed to be a luxury car whereas the GTI was designed to be a nimble streeter that allows the driver more freedom to use all the car's capabilities.

 

[ksoze]

I guess I will get slammed, but I have lost my infatuation with racing cars on public streets. It's bad enough today with texting van moms and pokeman engaged drivers swerving across lanes, but avoiding testosterone-fueled, amateur Mario Andretti's makes it worse. It's also meaningless, as stated above given the conditions and car specifics.

I get more pleasure these days letting a boy racer pull away from me in a smoke cloud and not racing him as he gets off thinking he just whipped a V8 Hyundai, but never really sure.

 

[XPO439]

Hm...beaten by a Golf...should've disabled the nannies before playing

No one knows what's under the hood of our cars, unless they're familiar with the 3.8 or 5.0 badge. I usually go undetected...however, until with the recent exhaust upgrade...this car is a friggin rocket if you know how to launch/drive it.

 

[chris41]

I owned a Chrysler 300 AWD Hemi and I had similar issues. Thankfully, the traction control saved my butt. Usually occurred going around a slow poke Camry or Corolla. The car was a total blast to drive with amazing torque, but not so much to be dangerous.

I would imagine your Genesis is very similar....fun but not dangerously fun.

And I also hate the wanna be race car drivers. I can drive fast too but I usually just pass on the left and stay otherwise out of the left lane. Not zig zagging all over several lanes.

 

[ksoze]

...should've disabled the nannies before playing

That may be ill-advised for 98% of Hyundai drivers with a two ton vehicle with 420 HP.

 

[Sal Collaziano]

1. As mentioned, the GTI can easily be modded into a legitimately fast car.

2. As also mentioned - the road is a F'ing hazard whether you're racing or driving nowadays. Everybody is looking down at their phone instead of ahead at the road. I used to drive to relax. Now I need a drink to calm down after a drive.

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[XPO439]

That may be ill-advised for 98% of Hyundai drivers with a two ton vehicle with 420 HP.

That message is for the other 2% that knows what they're doing

Don't feel like poking holes in your statement so I'll leave it at that