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Old 20th July 2008, 22:01   #16 (permalink)
Stephen B
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Originally Posted by jamesaberdeen73 View Post
I had a 2.2 diesel before the type-r too. The type-r felt really slow during my initial test drive and I actually asked the salesman if ther was something wrong with it. Really miss the low down torque of the diesel.

I seem to remember overtaking more or less where and when i wanted in the diesel but in the type-r it takes so much planning and gear shifting I sometimes cant be bothered
I have the option to drive a 130 TDi or the CTR, if I want to go out on a sporty drive there is no hesitation in getting in the type R, and not just because of the handling [Bora is lowered on Eibachs & 17" rubber now and handles very well for a nose heavy oil burner].

Turbodiesel power is great fun, but ultimately short lived, and not really a challenge. Additionally the FN2 throttle response is infinately better.

But I may change my mind when I get it remapped in next few months
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