FN2 Type R ride comfort
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I've had my Type R for nearly four months now, and I'm seriously considering moving it on already, purely because of the ride. It is truly atrocious - it just never seems to settle down. Even on a motorway drive I'm getting sick of constantly getting jiggled around all over the place. I'm almost embarrassed to take passengers any more as every single person has commented on how rotten it is.
Question is, can you live with it, and if so, how long? I'm honestly not sure if I can.
Question is, can you live with it, and if so, how long? I'm honestly not sure if I can.
the gearing / vtec thing annoyed me too on motorway trips with passengers. engine always seemed either gutless or loud.
Also, 80mph at 4000rpm ?! - no wonder you don't get any better than 25mpg from them.
What size wheels do you have? apparently the rage alloys were the worst for ride (but the nicest to look at.)
Also, 80mph at 4000rpm ?! - no wonder you don't get any better than 25mpg from them.
What size wheels do you have? apparently the rage alloys were the worst for ride (but the nicest to look at.)
Sell up. Get a Mk7 Golf GTD.
10bhp short of the type R with a shed load more torque and treble the fuel economy.
they map to 230bhp too.
That is of course if you want a dull daily driver. The type R is more of an occasion car, and when you're in the mood they're great.
I sold my type-r when i had to commute to east london each day - Got fed up with it hunting out all the roads imperfections.
10bhp short of the type R with a shed load more torque and treble the fuel economy.
they map to 230bhp too.
That is of course if you want a dull daily driver. The type R is more of an occasion car, and when you're in the mood they're great.
I sold my type-r when i had to commute to east london each day - Got fed up with it hunting out all the roads imperfections.
Ive lived with my EP3 bouncing around our shocking roads since 2007! A nice comfy wafter it isn't but that's not why i bought it!
If you want comfort you probably wont get it from a hot hatch, if it is comfy it isn't a hot hatch
but there are compromises out there as others have said a Golf/Leon/Focus etc would probably be better for ride quality, just don't have massive wheels/no sidewalls.
If you want comfort you probably wont get it from a hot hatch, if it is comfy it isn't a hot hatch
but there are compromises out there as others have said a Golf/Leon/Focus etc would probably be better for ride quality, just don't have massive wheels/no sidewalls.A set of Eibach 25mm springs is meant to improve the ride no end. Get a FRSU while you're there and it will transform the car. I'll admit it is the only car I have owned where the ride is noticeably bad to passengers in standard form.
However I think it more than makes up for it in other areas. Don't downgrade to an Ep3, I had 2 before my Fn2 and contrary to popular belief the FN2 is better in pretty much every area. Noise, handling, performance, looks, interior....all wins for the newer car IMO.
However I think it more than makes up for it in other areas. Don't downgrade to an Ep3, I had 2 before my Fn2 and contrary to popular belief the FN2 is better in pretty much every area. Noise, handling, performance, looks, interior....all wins for the newer car IMO.
Pixelpeep7r said:
Sell up. Get a Mk7 Golf GTD.
10bhp short of the type R with a shed load more torque and treble the fuel economy.
they map to 230bhp too.
That is of course if you want a dull daily driver. The type R is more of an occasion car, and when you're in the mood they're great.
I sold my type-r when i had to commute to east london each day - Got fed up with it hunting out all the roads imperfections.
After the glorious Type R engine, I could scarcely think of anything worse than a diesel Golf.10bhp short of the type R with a shed load more torque and treble the fuel economy.
they map to 230bhp too.
That is of course if you want a dull daily driver. The type R is more of an occasion car, and when you're in the mood they're great.
I sold my type-r when i had to commute to east london each day - Got fed up with it hunting out all the roads imperfections.
Agreed. The engine and drivetrain are superb, it's just a shame the rest of the car seems to be a bit rubbish.
I'm a bit disappointed - I've wanted one of these for years now, and unfortunately I'm really not bowled over. Tempted to sell up, get a nice Clio Trophy and pocket the change
I'm a bit disappointed - I've wanted one of these for years now, and unfortunately I'm really not bowled over. Tempted to sell up, get a nice Clio Trophy and pocket the change
RacingBlue said:
Agreed. The engine and drivetrain are superb, it's just a shame the rest of the car seems to be a bit rubbish.
I'm a bit disappointed - I've wanted one of these for years now, and unfortunately I'm really not bowled over. Tempted to sell up, get a nice Clio Trophy and pocket the change
I often the read that the ride on these is superb when in attack mode. Of course, that's down to those Sachs dampers, and if you buy a Trophy you should probably budget for a rebuild or you won't get the benefit from them, as they'll be a big soggy and worn now. However, the excellent damping of the Trophy when "on it" may not apply when just doing normal driving within the speed limit, and RS Clios aren't exactly renowned for comfort, so do your reading before purchasing.I'm a bit disappointed - I've wanted one of these for years now, and unfortunately I'm really not bowled over. Tempted to sell up, get a nice Clio Trophy and pocket the change
After 8 months with my FN2 I was fed up with ride quality so much I've put it up for sale. That is saying much because apart from the suspension I really loved the car otherwise.
Then after some thought process and experiments I've put on a set of lightweight 17" wheels with 225/45 Eagle F1s specifically in 91V flavour (opposed to 94Y where higher load rating means stiffer side walls). New wheels with tyres fitted came in at 17.8 kg each vs original ones at 21.8 kg. Reduced unsprung weight and higher tyre profile transformed the car and ride quality does not annoy me any more. Grip and traction actually improved, partly because it's new tyres against 4 or 5 year old ones and partly because with less unsprung mass dampers are a bit more effective at keeping wheels in contact with the road. I'd definitely recommend trying this combination to anyone who's unhappy with FN2 ride.
Then after some thought process and experiments I've put on a set of lightweight 17" wheels with 225/45 Eagle F1s specifically in 91V flavour (opposed to 94Y where higher load rating means stiffer side walls). New wheels with tyres fitted came in at 17.8 kg each vs original ones at 21.8 kg. Reduced unsprung weight and higher tyre profile transformed the car and ride quality does not annoy me any more. Grip and traction actually improved, partly because it's new tyres against 4 or 5 year old ones and partly because with less unsprung mass dampers are a bit more effective at keeping wheels in contact with the road. I'd definitely recommend trying this combination to anyone who's unhappy with FN2 ride.
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