Mk4 Golf R32- opinions?

Hi all,

I'm considering a Mk4 Golf R32 and wondered if anyone has any experience of this model. From some web research it would appear that 2 areas of concern are-

1. Chassis rigidity- this is an issue with the Mk4, however I'm interested to know whether this is easily remedied with upper/lower strut braces.

2. Flat spots- I'm assuming a remap sorts this.

Anyone know of any other issues, pointers please?

Many thanks,
Meenrod

Nice engine, shame about the rest of the car.

Go on...

The mk5 R32 is fat and ugly, and although a bit wobbly the mk4 is the mutts nuts! I hope they make a mk6!!

hi i have a mk4 r32 the flat spot that you tak of is only on someofthe mk4's i rang vw gave them the reg no and they told me mine did'nt need it but the upgrade is a 6463 http://www.r32oc.com/tutorials-guides/624-r32-mk4-buyers-guide.html all the info you need is here

Join Tyresmoke brilliant forum for this kinda car, all the info you'll ever need.

T

Nice one - thanks for the tips.

With the Mk6 just around the corner probably not the best time to be shelling out a laod of cash for one though, they hold their value quite well and you may loose money.

I did when i bought my Mk4 at the wrong time, just before the mk5, lost 3.5k in a year! boo.

R32?  Great car!  Buy one!

Consider the V6 4motion as an alternative as it's almost (but not quite) the same car, after a re-map it'll perform somewhere near an R32 and it doesn't have all the body kit so you won't be worried about parking it up and it going missing.

The Haldex re-map is highly recommended.

Haldex remap? The haldex unti has an ECU- I thought it was mechanical?

Meenrod said

Haldex remap? The haldex unti has an ECU- I thought it was mechanical?

Nope, it's computer controled.  As standard on the V6 4motion and the Audi TT 225 they only send at most something like 15% of the power to the rear wheels (so to make the cars understeer which is apparently "safe"), after a re-map they'll send 50% (or whatever you've set) of the power to the rear in the event the front looses traction.

Have a look at;

http://www.r32oc.com/performance-technical/1337-whats-haldex-controller.html

My mate did one on a Mk4 V6 4motion and it transformed the cars handling.  Very worthwhile modification.

Well there you go- I had no idea. I just sold my 225 TT as well  :roll:

So Haldex remap, upper/lower strut braces/ remap (possibly) and replacement of 'boomy' standard exhaust… that should keep my wallet light for a while! Anything else?

Considering the current market, go for a MK5. You can get one for sub 14k now. Great price considering age, spec and original price.

Not so great for current owners who bought from new.

My boss had a MK4 R32 and i must admit it was fantastic to drive, sticks to the road so well and it was quick. Lovely motor.

Please don't hit me, but has an Alfa 147 GTA not crossed your mind?

I believe there was some crazy 3rd party tuning firm that used to sell a 370bhp conversion for them.

Steve_Matthews said

Please don't hit me, but has an Alfa 147 GTA not crossed your mind?

I believe there was some crazy 3rd party tuning firm that used to sell a 370bhp conversion for them.

can i make the usual bull poo comments yet. or should i keep them to myself. :dontknow:

novocaine said

Steve_Matthews said

Please don't hit me, but has an Alfa 147 GTA not crossed your mind?

I believe there was some crazy 3rd party tuning firm that used to sell a 370bhp conversion for them.

can i make the usual bull poo comments yet. or should i keep them to myself. :dontknow:

You could ask for an internet link, for more info

ok paul am i on the outside looking in or something. :dontknow:

novocaine said

ok paul am i on the outside looking in or something. :dontknow:

I can see through you. See your true colors. Cause inside you?re ugly, ugly like meeee  :boohoo:

 :mrgreen:

36thCrazyFist said

novocaine said

ok paul am i on the outside looking in or something. :dontknow:

I can see through you. See your true colors. Cause inside you?re ugly, ugly like meeee  :boohoo:

 :mrgreen:

Me and Mrs Lawsy had that song as our first dance at the wedding!!!

Steve_Matthews said

Please don't hit me, but has an Alfa 147 GTA not crossed your mind?

I believe there was some crazy 3rd party tuning firm that used to sell a 370bhp conversion for them.

No violence required- I've owned a few Alfas and my daily driver is an Alfa (see sig) and I've had and sold a 147 GTA- looking for something more substantial- great drive but a bit tinny. Anyway you're not a true petrolhead until you've had an Alfa! (Can't wait to see the stir that comment causes…)

I don't like the Mk5, so it has to be a Mk4 R32.